* NEW* Open casting call / PC reality

[Funloving62]

OOC:

OK all, this is an idea I had, let me explain and see if it fly's? If your intrusted PM me and lets take it from there. The idea is to have a women at the PC played by me of course, so ingrossed that it pulls her in literally. She is taken to the worlds of her dreams. But is it a dream or is it reality? Also she will have to know the extras out world hold and what theirs does not.

For the Cast we will need at least three others, or maybe more. I'm open to others joining in the more the merrier.

Maddie/Deanna { me}
Drake: Deanna's Love interst{poohlive}
Arielle : Deanna's Sister {pneema}
Eric: Arielle husband {Open}


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Maddie Sinclair was 29 divorced and alone at the moment. Well, all except her friends that she called them on the computer. She would talk to people out of the country, surf the net look up information. However, her most favorite thing to do was Role play. It took her to places, times , realm that's she would have no way of getting to other then the PC . There were midevil times, ya know the prince and the fair maiden and all that gobbly gook. She had an on going story line going with a group of people over the past three years.

Well one night after she had sat on line most of the day, and now into the night , she was so wound up in her Role play that she couldn't sleep. So she sat there typing away living in her own fantasy word online. A large clap of what she belived to be thunder sounded in the distance telling her it was time to go. or risk frying her PC. Loudly she cursed and grumbled and said Her good byes ,deciding she would try and get some rest after all . Just as she was about to go off line a huge spark came from her PC ... she didn't know what happen or how it happened but she was off her chair and knocked out.


The sounds of the birds chirping the light crisp winds blew the hair around her face as she finally woke up. Sitting up she looked around , she was alone but where was she? Not in her den at her PC, but she seemed to be in the forest.. but how could this be ... She looked up as he saw a castle in the distance and two of her role play friend coming towards her. Eric and Arielle.

Eric played her sisters mate, and Arielle of course was her sister, she knew them both right away from their disruption, and she knew them right off. <That will be added in later too our choice> Tthey came to her and looked rather strangely to her as she laid there then Eric offered her a hand helping her up . Arielle started to speak to you suddenly

"Deanna ,what happen to you and what is this strange manor of dress that you are wearing sister?"

You looked to her then down at yourself. you where dressed in the same way you where behind the screen . Old faded blue jeans , a tee shirt and sneakers. Tthey both where dress in medieval renaissance clothes, her in a full length gown all trimmed in gold and silvered thread and Eric in a simple tunic and brown leathers. You look around and it dawns on you your not home at all your behind the PC screen now , your inside your own story line ... and now have to explain yourself and understand what happen?

 

[Funloving62]

Deanna

OOC ) Still looking for cast members pm me im here:: winks:: or some say other wise but i am lol take care

****************************************************She looked around trying to find out what was going on. This was the strangest thing she had ever happen she knew this place yet it was only in her mind not a real land Wow what a shock she had she thought. Then she heard her start to ask questions again. She blinked then looked to them both. as she looked to their faces. Just like she pictured them to be. It was amazing she looked around. They had to think she was mad but she was looking for Drake of course oh sweet kings she was looking for her love in her story line.

"Drake... Where is Drake? Arielle where is he. I need him I'm frighten."

They both looked at her like she had lost her mind, the cloths alone did that then her voice not at all English accent they where use to. Sort of foreign even she didn't sound the same in words. They again questioned her on her manor of dress. as she looked down how could she explain all this, then it came to her when all else fails, tell the truth or at, least what you want known of it.

"I... I... Don't know what happen, or why the dress is so different. something happen I'm not sure. I think I was hurt or something happened to me. Where is Drake Please send for Drake? I need him."

 

[pneema]

Arielle looked up at Eric, her eyes softening at her sister's obvious distress. This was not like her sister, normallly so confident. She touched Eric's arm lightly, her voice low, but loud enough to reach her sister.

"Eric, can you go ahead and fetch Drake from the Keep? I will gather her and we will start back momentarily. She watched as Eric acknowledged her with a breif nod, his eyes leaving Deanna breifly to meet with hers as he turned and made his way back to the Keep for Drake.

As he left, Arielle turned to her sister and knelt beside her.

Drake is at the Keep, lovely. Eric has gone to fetch him. He'd had some business to take care of and was going to meet us out here. He'd promised he'd only be but a moment's time. Come now, perhaps the bump ye've had to your head has caused you to forget the stroll through the Hedge Maze we had planned. She kept her voice quite, the natural lilt making it almost making it a song. She did not know what had happened to her sister, but figured that a bump to the head might explain her sister's confusion, though not the odd manner of dress nor speaking, but enough of that later. For now, she needed to get her sister to the Keep where she could rest in comfort.

She had arranged herself to help Deanna up, which she did, taking most of Deanna's weight. With her arm around her sister, she slowly guided them back towards the Keep, keeping up a quiet, calming chatter.

 

[Funloving62]

Deanna

She knew she had to try and live out her part but it was easier on the other side of that screen then in here. Windale Kingdom was a far off Fantasy land she made up in her head. She had the story line going and it took off well. many knew her and the part she played. Deanna and Arielle Locklee was from a very upstanding family in the kingdom, Matter of fact her uncle was the king of Windale himself her mothers brother. her royal title was the Countess Deanna Locklee, but nobly called her that she was lady Deanna in formal court and just plane Dee to most others. At least she used her own hair color in her explanation to her profile in on the PC. Long dark raven black hair dark brown eyes and a voluptuous figure. well part of her own features not voluptuous but not bad. her and her sister where always close even she was the one that matched her and Eric up two years past, and Arielle even had a hand in getting Dee to take notice of a certain Captain of the royal Guards Lord Drake Veramonte. he came from money and power but has a hungry for battel and power, So he was appointed Captain of her uncles own private forces, a very prestigious position. Drake and Dee had been courting a little over three months now and had grown very close. people where starting to ask about wedding bells but Drake had not yet popped the question but dare another to come to call on her. They would face his wrath.

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Arielle had Dee to the front of the gate to the keep when Eric cam out to Aid her telling them Drake was called away and was expected back at any moment but he left word for him to come at once.

" I am indeed sorry to be such a bother to you two really I am. I just wish to get into my own gowns and lye down a bit if you will. But I do wish to see Drake. Please send him in right away when he returns sister."

Nolan her own person guard helped take her inside the walls and they all walked to her chambers Nolan helped to a large lounge and hurried to get her something cool to drink while the others still stared to the strange dress. Back then no one heard of Jean s and they would have no idea who Black Sabbath would be but that's what tee shirt she had on. Oh Boy how would she explain this. but she knew she had to change before drake got here these jeans where way to tight and the shirt was form fitting he would have a royal fit seeing her like this more then anything he would no like the idea others could see more of her then was proper her form that is.

 

[poohlive]

Drake couldn't help but have a little sigh escape him. The troubles with a journey wasn't the end, or the beginning, but the middle. Miles and miles of middle in which he rode his horse, a stubborn old mare who would just as soon throw him as go where he ordered.
He though to sell the beast in the Keep, but decided against it. He had been with the old girl for a long time, and they did have a history. She was calm and gentle, in her own way. At least she didn't bite him anymore, that was something good.
He rode now, on worn paths and deep wagon ruts through forests and surrounding meadows, each of them a trailway of possibilities, heading him ever closer back to home, and his lovely beloved.
It was there, in the middle of an earthen trail that Eric rode up to him, thundering to him on his black steed. His old mare jumped up, threatening to buck him off and run away, but he held fast to the reins.
"Eric? What brings you here?"
"It is Deanna. She had a nasty bump on her head, and seems a bit confused. She's calling for you, come, quick."
Drake would have thought him to be joking, perhaps a bit of fun on his return home, but the serious look in his eyes told him different. Drake kicked the mare in her sides, hearing a grunt of disagreement, but the acceleration of speed nontheless.
"Let us hurry then."
They were off.

 

[Funloving62]

Deanna

Her head did hurt as she changed into her Light blue gown the lacing of the corset that Arielle helped her with about killed her but it did excentuated her figure quite a bit she had a waist and boy what cleavage, you could lose something down there she thought looking down not believing this was her body then smoothed the gown over her. She placed the clothes in a small box on a shelf hidden from others as she walked out and sat down on the large poster bed. The chamber maid came in to brush out her hair. She closed her eyes and rubbed her fore head.

"Anybody got any aspirin or Tylenol I got a killer head ach?"

The girl about screamed hearing her talking about such unknown oddities as Tylenol and aspirin and a Killer headache.

"You meet a killer Milady he made your headach you say? shant I call a physician for you Milady, the hour still stands early I am sure he would make haste to be at your bed side?"


"No ... No not at all its a figuar of speach just some cami meal tea would help sooth me. All I need is Drake truely, Where is he? He is always here when I need him, where is he? Patricia send for him see if he is here yet?"

The girl ran off at her word to do her bidding and she shouted after her to tell her sister to return back with her. She knew the look in Arielle's eyes seeing her down in such a state. Deanna was the oldest the most settled of the two. The family was rather upset when Arielle was wed first and not Dee. But De was picky her family was from the old school wanting to set up an arranged married for their eldest daughter but she would not hear of it and until Drake came along she would have been what they call a spinster, and old maid, if that was possible to be called such at Nineteen. but in these times most where married by the time they reached Sixteen Arielle was Sixteen, when she wed Eric. she looked to the window of the keep looking for any sighs of her beloved.

 

[pneema]

Arielle

Arielle spent a few moments trying to calm the poor girl who came running to fetch her. Her brow furrowed as she listened to what the girl said her sister had said, and then another few minutes reassuring the poor girl that there was no killer loose.

She sends the girl home to calm down. The last thing they need to deal with now is hysterics.

She heads up to her sister's room, where she knocks on the door.

"Sister? Are you well? Eric has gone to fetch Drake. He will be back before long. Would you like me to stay with you until they return?"

She guided her sister to the bed where she sat behind her, combing her hair and braiding it, she's quiet for a bit, trying to think of some nonsensical chatter to try and keep her sister mind occupied , knowing questions will not help at the moment.

"You do look lovely, Sister Dear. This gown suits you well."

She hoped Eric and Drake would not be too long. She could not stand to see her sister like this.

 

[Funloving62]

Deanna

At the mer mention of Drakes name she bolted around to look at her sister. she wanted to knew she didn't remember writing or reading anything about Drake being any where.Last thing she remembered with drake was, them steeling away a private moment between the arbor for a few kisses and sweet words spoken after the party the king had for his daughter the princess Stephanie . He was so sweet he spoke of their future of the dreams they both wished to share, even of the possibility of him speaking to her father the Duke of Rydel for her hand. Could that be where he went or was it business for the king that took him away on, she had no idea?

"Arielle! Tell me of Drake, how is he where did he go? How did Eric know where to find him, Do you know? Tell me please. "

Deanna looked back to her sister with this lost look in her eyes, she didn't like being left out of the loop. Behind the PC they sometimes planed story lines so all would know what direction things would go in. But not now this was not a story line , she was actually living this. Or was she still dreaming or in shock from the storm? . No matter what she wanted to see Drake, they where lovers or close to it in her storyline never having made love together yet . She played a virgin but that would be a hard act to follow now if he wanted to fool around . She was divorced so she had lost her virginity years ago.

Any way she was getting to far ahead of her self again. She looked at Arielle waiting to hear something , either Drake or where he was from her sister . Arielle always seemed to knew everything at least her mun did behind the PC, what about this Arielle in front of her?

 

[pneema]

Arielle

Arielle smiled softly, her sister was so much in love. It was so good to see. The smile faded slightly. It was good to see her sister in love, but this ... whatever ... that had happened this afternoon bothered her. Deanna had always been so in control of herself and everything. This Deanna was fightened, uncertain. It was disturbing.

Arielle took a breath and smiled calmly up at her sister.

"Drake was needed elsewhere for a time. We were on our way to surprise him. We had left the Keep before him, to reach the spot we had chosen before he would. You ran ahead of us. Eric and I slowed our pace to allow you a few moments unchaperoned. It had been arranged last night."

Arielle reached out for her sister.

"Come, Sister. Let us sit and wait. Our lords will be back before we know it and you would not like to have him see you looking like you have been crying."

 

[poohlive]

When the reached the estate, Drake didn't bother to take his horse to the stable. Instead, he just let the reins go and rushed into the house as fast as he could.
The coming maids told him she was upstairs. He busted through the door, breathing heavilly as he did so.
"My love," he hugged her, holding her as tight to him as possible, never wanting to let go, "I feared the worst when I heard what happened. What is wrong, my love? Did someone do something?"
His hurt eyes looked to her.

 

[Funloving62]

Deanna/Maddie

The door burst open banging against the wall as he rushed through it, she didn't need to be told who it was, as soon as he came though it she knew it could only be one man it was Drake. Although she did jump a mile as did Arielle from the suddenness of his entrance, but that was Drake. he was a man that knew what he wanted and went after it not holes bared.

"My Love"

His strong arms enveloped her immediately locking her in the safety of his embrace, Maddies eyes widen three times its size seeing this hot young stud take to her like he feared he would never see her again. Such devotion such love, she could feel it and it truely amazed her. Then his words they flowed like silk from his mouth, she hung on every word.

"I feared the worst when I heard what happened. What is wrong, my love? Did someone do something?"

She stared at him her arms grabbing his as she just stared blankly back at him taking in all of him . Those incredible sexy eyes , his form, he was just that unbelievable. she grinned thinking, man whenhe dreamed him up she dreamed him up hot and he was and now he was here with her or with Deanna, but she was Deanna.

His eyes held a sort of hurt loving look to them as even Arielle looked to her strangely. mentioning that Deanna looked to him like he had never seen him before. well really this was the first time but wow what a first time. she blinked then smiled back to him

"Your gorgeous, my God your hot. look at him Arielle"

it slipped out she couldn't have stopped it if she tried. she blinked knowing once she said it again Arielle would freak on her and now maybe Drake as well? She didn't know what to do , she blinked and felt dizzy she started to sway as she landed into Drake. At once she felt him take her in his arms and lift her to his chest holding her tightly shouting for a physician, carrying her to the bed she clung to him her arms wrapping around his neck as her vision cleared. She remembered what Deanna would so in a situation like this and spoke out.

My love ... I was only felt weak but a moment. I am well now you are with me. Do not leave I beg you. Drake I need you I know not what had befallen me. or what illness, it all was so sudden so shocking. Stay with me don't leave my side I beg it of thee.

I pushed my head into his chest feeling his hand caress my hair smoothing against the softness of it as he sat down on the bed with me still in his arms clinging to him trying to figure this all out. He to heard the strange words , saw the look on her face when she saw him. He wanted answers, he wanted to make sure she was well. Drake looked to Arielle like what happen...Why is she like this then eyes filled with concern looked back to his love in wonder.

 

[pneema]

Arielle

Arielle jumped half a second after Deanna did. The shock gave way to a flood a releif as Drake burst in and wrapped Deanna up in his arms.

She would be glad when the next day dawned. This day was ... odd ... confusing. Just as her sister had been.

Arielle straightened her skirt and then watched Deanna just stand there, drinking in Drake. She turned her attention to Drake's face, she could watch the concern growing in his eyes.

"Your gorgeous, my God your hot. look at him Arielle"

Arielle's jaw dropped in shock. Never had she heard anyone speak that way. Not even a tavern wench. But Deanne went to Drake and he wrapped his arms around her.

Arielle nodded slightly at Drake's questioning look over her sister's head.

"M'Lord, mayhap you can convince my sister to rest for a bit? She has been most anxious to see you since .. since this morn."

Arielle stood up, getting off the bed and moved towards the door. As she passed Drake, she reached up to touch his arm, looking up at him, promising that she would tell him what she knew later. She gave him a tremulous smile, hoping to give him confidence.

"I'll be right outside if you have need of me, M'Lord. Deanna, please rest, sister. But first I want to visit the kitchen to fetch you some tea."

She smiles to both and then ducks out, sighing wih releif as soon as she is out of earshot of her sister's room. Perhaps the cook will know of an herb or tinicture to settle her sister's mind.

 

[poohlive]

"I promise," He said, kneeling by her side, looking down at her pale face resting on the soft down. He wiped a few strands of her hair out of the way, so he could see her, look at her while they talked.
"I'll stay right here, by your side. I don't know what happened, but I'm here. I won't leave you, I can't leave you. I love you too much."
He kissed her cheek, letting his lips linger on her silken soft skin for just a tender moment.
"Are you comfortable, is there anything you need?"
He let one of his hands drop down to hers, letting the fingers intertwine between one another. Holding her close to him, never wanting to let go.

 

[boatwarrior]

I'll be Eric if its all right with everyone *

After taking Drake's horse to the stable, after his hasty release of her, Eric caught up with his lovely wife, in the main corridor.
"How's your sister feeling, my dear?"

"She's doing a litter better, now. Although she said something about a "killer headache".

"That is good news hearing she is better, but I sent Richard, (head servent), to fetch the physician from the village, and to tell the King, you know how he is, when it comes to your family."

* That and Eric wanted to see his sister-in-law do well. He knew how close Deanne and Arielle were, and did not want to have his wife go through the torment of worring about her sister's injuries and especially her lose, if there was a "killer headache" involved.

" Upon his return I will have Richard bring Dee some tea."

Eric turned toward a young chamber maid; "Inform us at once when the doctor arrives."

"Come Arielle, my dear, all we can do now is wait."

 

[Funloving62]

Deanna

She felt better in Drakes arms as they wrapped around her tightly then he wiped the hair from her eyes as she did offer a smile his way. the look of concern the caring way he had about him she could even feel it in his touch

"I'll stay right here, by your side. I don't know what happened, but I'm here. I won't leave you, I can't leave you. I love you too much."

His kiss even lightly to her cheek sent shivers up her spine as she smiled even more to him.

"Are you comfortable, is there anything you need?"

She smiled and nodded softly feeling his hands fit into hers holding securely she reached up to the back of her head where there was a rather large bump.

No, my love I am fine, just fine now that your here but my head does ACH some, I wish I had an aspirin to stop it its really killing me."

He looked to her strangely as she spoke then suddenly e jumped the sound of her cell phone was heard in the discarded jeans she was wearing, in the other room. He turned in a crouch ready to pouch she looked to him and tried not to snicker.

"Drake... Drake its OK love, its just my cell phone. I never thought it would reach out here?"

She lifted and moved to her chamber digging into her pocket she pulled out her Walkman and her cell phone setting them on the bed. The call was out of the area and not able to be read, but it still rang till she turned it off. He looked to the objects strangely then looked to her for answers but by that time both Arielle and Eric to where wondering at the strange noises as well.

 

[pneema]

Arielle

(OOC: gak! My apologies for not getting back sooner! - And welcome aboard, BoatWarrior! )

Arielle

Arielle gave a small sigh of releif when she saw Eric. In a movement as unconscience and natural as breathing, she slipped her hand into his and gave a gentle squeeze. She could be strong for her sister, but now, now she had her love to draw strength from.

They stayed in the corridor outside of Deanna's room, waitnig should Drake have need of them. Quietly they murmured to each other, trying to discern what could have happened. Neither could come up with an explanation that fit.

Then from inside her sister's room, a shrill ringing. Arielle pressed her ear to the door in the hope of making out some of what was going on. She could hear Deanna trying to aussage Drake - and then the wonder that something reached into her room.

Her brows furrowed as she was worried again, but uncertain of what to do.

"Something is in there, though if Drake needed help, surely he would call us, wouldn't he? I do not hear the sounds of a fight - just the two talking."

Arielle looked up at Eric, her concern for her sister and Drake, of whom she'd grown to love as a brother, clearly evident in her gray eyes. Her concern warred with the praticality of letting Deanna rest and her own helplessness to do anything of use other then to wait for her father and the physician.

 

[poohlive]

"Deanna," He held onto her shoulders. His warm hands comforting her, holding her close to him, as close as he always wanted to be.
"Come, to the bed," He set her down, looking att he strange tool in her hand. A handle, was the only true way he could describe it. A handle to a knife or a blade, but there was no blade. Just a handle.
It made noise, something a shrill bird might chirp when it wanted fed. He looked at it, and then back at her.
"Deanna, are you sure you are all right? What can I do for you?"
He didn't want to ask her about the thing, but his eyes, his tired worried eyes never drew too far from it, as if it might sprout legs and come after him.
He wasn't afraid of it, but afraid that it might hurt Deanna. She acted like she knew what it was though, which is why he didn't throw it right out the window.
"Deanna?"

 

[Funloving62]

Deanna

she set the phone on the dressing table but picked up the Walkman. And did lay down on the bed smiling up at him. Her eyes shined as she lifted up a warm smile to him. It was just like behind the PC, she felt fine with him safe and yes even in love. Was this at all possible?

"Deanna, are you sure you are all right? What can I do for you?"

She patted the bed next to her as she pushed a button on the walk man as smiled again as his eyes grew rather large. She realized she just as him to share her bed. Well, in their way it could be considered a scandal if anyone walked in and heard that , but to her it was just hold me make me feel better. So she knew she had to Clear up her words. She also saw the look of confusion marked in his eyes, as he looked to the phone again. Then called her name again.

"Deanna? "

I need you to hold me and let me rest in the safety of your arms my love, I seek nothing more. Maybe we can listen to some music it will help soothe me. Not thinking she pulled the headphones out of the plug and a rather loud tune blaster from the tiny Walkmen. Then she saw the reaction as she turned it down and fast forward it to a slower more softer type of song on the end of the tape.

It's all right Drake , I turned it down now will you hold me? That is what I need , you beside me.

Outside the physician walked up the path as he stopped seeing the lady Arielle and her husband he pressed a hand to Arielle seeing her distress.

"Milady I have been called for the by the king, he sent word i was in need here ? He was most alarmed nd distressed to hear of the situation at hand , and told me to extend his guards to help in any altercation if there would be any? . Now could you please lead me to the lady Deanna?"

 

[poohlive]

"Of course, of course, anything," He held her in his arms, close, tight. He pressed her to him, letting her relax in his grip.
"You can have anything you want my love." Those tools, those strange tools. This one looked like a discus one might have thrown long ago in the olympics. It made no sense to him whatsoever. Was she involved in magic, some sort of trickery?
He didn't want to believe it, but he could not just ignore the way these things made noises that no earthly thing should make.
What was she doing?
Yet, he held her. He held her, and wiped the hair from her face, and kissed her gently, and rocked back and forth just relax them both in this heightened state.
"I am here for you, my love," He whispered, kissing her forehead.

 

[Funloving62]

Deanna

She saw the way he looked at her like she had lost her mind he called it a discus. She smiled feeling his kiss hearing her tender words.

"Drake look its not a tool its called a Walkman. Look you put these things in your ears and you heard music from them or you can pull it out and hear it that way listen it's cool really.'

He looked at her the worry in his eyes evident now as he heard the music coming from the small round box. Then she heard the voices out side the door and drake took the strange box the sounds came from and hid then laying a finger to her lips as to tell her not to speak of then when the door opened and the physician walked in.

Physician> " Now what seems to be the trouble here Lady Deanna did you have a fall of some sort your sister seem most concerned and by the look of young Drake here so would he?"

The older man started to examine her finding the large bump on her head and elevated pulse rate he looked to them both telling them she has a nasty bump on her head and some rest would be good for her he gave drake something to give her for the head ach. She was very sleepy from the medication he administered and fell asleep. It was then taking them out side a moment to join Arielle and Eric.

P>She may not be herself for a few days, she has a very nasty lump at the back of her head and a concussion so don't press her. I wish her not to be left unattended but I can see the young captain here does not have plans of leaving her side. She will be fine. if things get worse just call for me. If she rests up she will be able to attend the kings ball tomorrow night if she feels up to it."

The old man smiled to Arielle then patted Drake on the back reassuring him his love would be all right.

"You need to marry her old man and then you would not have to leave her side even at night. "

His laughter could be heard echoing out the corridors of the keep as he left.

 

[poohlive]

"You see, you will be just fine," He said, tucking her into bed, and planting a sweet kiss on her forehead.
"You'll be right as rain. Such a pretty thing, I couldn't imagine life without you by my side."
He kneeled down beside the bed.
"What do you wish, my love? Food? Rest?"

 

[Funloving62]

Deanna

"If those are my choices. I would pick your love..."

She giggled as she looked to him her hand brushed though his hair as she looked into his eyes. The love echoed in her gaze as she stared to him.

"I missed you Drake where did you go?"

She linger her gaze to himsoflty, her hand lingering over his chest slowly just having to touch himin some way. her hand still caressing his chest while her other still running softly though his hair as she lifted up pressing her lips to his softly. Yet the full meaning of that kiss written in the unspoken kiss as she closed her eyes and pressed her lips to his.

 

[boatwarrior]

(OOC: Sorry everyone I just got back from a small vacation.)


Eric

Still holding his lovely wife's hand, Eric turns toward Deanna and Drake, "Well, It is good to see you home safe, dearest Deanna. If you need anything more, just let us know." Turning back to Arielle and the physician, "As for us I don't believe there is anything more for us to do this eve. Let's give them some privacy, shall we?"
Out in the hallway: "Come my dear, let's be off to bed now, there is nothing more to do, and I'll not have you wear yourself out, Deanna has what she needs for now, and now you must take care of yourself by getting a good nights rest. We will look in on your sister tomorrrow." Before heading to the West Wing, Eric called out, "Dotor, Won't you please stay the night. I have already taken the liberty to have a servant fix a room for you."
>P "That is very kind of you Eric, but I promise that I will but back first thing in the morning."
"I appreciate that Doctor, my concern though, is safety. In order to make sure no foul play is afoot, I have the guards search to lands from here to the river. Please stay as a precaution."
>P "Very well good Sir, then I shall."
That being said, Eric turned back to Arielle, lifted her off her feet into his arms. "Come dear, time to get some sleep." then he carried her off to their bed chamber.

 

[pneema]

Arielle

Arielle giggled quietly as Eric swept her up into his arms.

The healer had said her sister would be well. Drake would stay with her and keep her calm. Eric was right. There was nothing else for them to do but wait and rest. Tomorrow was going to be a very busy day.

Eric had no sooner closed the door to the chambers when she remembered that no one had told the King and Queen the healer had declared Deanna well.

"Oh, Eric, I must speak with my Father and Mother. I will be return shortly."

She lifted herself up onto her toes and quicky kissed his lips and then ran out of the room.

As she made her way through the silent halls to the Royal chambers, she knew it was unseemly for a princess to go faster then a walk, but she did not wish to keep Eric waiting too long. Besides , she'd been worried all day and it felt good to do _something_ with the energy that had built up. Just before she reached the Royal chambers, she slowed to a walk and smoothed her dress and hair.

The guards at the door let her through without a question, having heard that something had happened to Deanna earlier in the day. Though she knew the chambermaids would pass it along soon enough, she'd grown up with these men and knew each of them. So she whispered that Deanna was well as she slipped past them.

The King and Queen were just retiring to bed as the doors closed behind Arielle. She dropped into a deep curtsy and waited.

Queen: "You have news of Deanna?"

She heard the worry straining her Mother's voice and Arielle's heart contracted. She had worried all day and been with Deanna, how their mother and Father must have worried, not being able to see her.

"The healer says that she has a lump where she hit her head and while she may not be herself for a day or two, she is well. Captain Drake is with her now to make sure that she rests. M'Lord Eric has sent guards to search between here and the river to make sure there are none that would have caused the Princess harm."

She knew the King would know of Eric's actions, but wanted to offer her Mother what ease she could. She heard nothing for a moment, but the rustling of cloth, her Mother was moving.

Queen: "Thank you, Arielle. Thank you for letting us know. Now go see to young Lord of yours."

She stood, her head still bowed, though she snuck a peek at her Mother and Father. Her Mother's relief was evident. Her Father's arms were around her Mother, comforting her.

Outside of the Royal chambers, she sped her way back to the chambers she shared with Eric. She smiled to think of her Mother and Father, still in love after all these years. She hoped she and Eric would still look at each other when they were that age as they did now.

Back in her own bedchambers, she flew to Eric's arms and covered his face with kisses.

"Have I told you yet today that I love you, M'Lord?"

 

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Eric

A huge smile came to Eric when he saw that his wonderful wife had returned. When she came flying into his arms, he grabbed her and held her tightly.
" Yes M'lady, you did tell me, as you do every single day. For even when you don't say it with your lips, your eyes tell me." he said looking in to the eyes of the woman he held most dear. Then Eric pulled Arielle to him, as tight as he could, and press his lips to her. As he did, he slowly drew her tongue into his mouth, savouring the warmth of her breath, and the taste of her saliva.

The memories flooded back to Eric of the first kiss that he and Arielle had shared. It had been at a ball thrown in honor of Deanna's 18th birthday. The moment he spotted Arielle, Eric was drawn to her. The way her hair flowed, the way her gown caressed and held her body. At first he was a little intimidated by her beauty, but after some encouraging by a young Corporal in the guards, now Captain Drake, Eric finally went and asked the angel before him to dance. After a slow night of elegent courtship, it was time for the young couple to part. Eric looked into the eyes of the gorgeous princess, and before he knew it, their lips were together, locked in the own embrace. Their lips parted as he pulled her close. " Thank you for the perfect evening M'lady." Eric said as he bowed
" Arielle, please, and your are welcome good sir, I look forward to seeing you again." And with that their night ended.

As they lay in their bed, Eric slowly rubbed Arielle's shoulders, and back. He thought to himself, "I have more then any man deserves, and here in my arms is my most precious treasure. All of this because of Deanna, God I hope she IS alright, for Arielle's sake." He then moved his body close to Arielle's, held her tightly, and kissed the back of her neck. " I love you, my precious angel."