The Engagement
#4 of The Princess and The Knight
Saline awoke in the arms of her new lover Bronn as the first glimpse of sunrise rose over her kingdom. She got out of bed completely naked for a morning stretch as her mate began to awake from his slumber with the sound of her voice welcoming him to the new day.
"Good morning."
"Indeed."
Saline crawled back into bed as she got on top of Bronn to resume last nights moment until a knock came to her door from one of her servants.
"Your majesty. breakfast is ready."
"Thank you that'll be all...*sigh* another time?"
"Maybe."
One quick peck on the lips was all she gave before both got out of bed to dress up and headed out of the castle for daily errands with the kingdom only this time Saline leaned against the arm of her bodyguard and in full view of the public, many of the peasants and local aristocrats stared at the two and as usual the higher class thought ill of this while the locals were glad to see the princess finally found love.
"Saline they're looking at us..."
"Mm let them look *snuggles against arm*"
"Well isn't that sweet."
"That voice!"
"My sweet baby sister is finally in love."
"ARBITUS!!!"
Arbitus was Salines older brother and the most powerful druid in all of gaia. He was originally first in line for the throne but he spent most of his time studying in the wild that he never had time to attend to his duties as future king leaving his sister look after things.
"What're you doing here?!?"
"Is it wrong for a big brother to see his baby sister? and who's this?"
"Bronn....my fiance."
A smirk of pride came onto Arbitu's face as he looked at the young tiger his sister was going to marry and was impressed. He seemed smart enough, strong and judging by the sword he wore on his belt he was able to protect his sister quite well and since he had some authority in Schrade he cleared his throat and made his way to the city square.
"PEOPLE OF SCHRADE!! today is a great day for all of us! for today my sister Princess Saline has finally found a man worthy of her hand in marriage!! *crowd cheers!!* May I present Sir Bronn of Schrade!! *cheering grows louder* The wedding will take place upon the start of spring and all of high or low class may join the blessed event!"
The crowd cheered at the announcement of the marriage and began to plan ahead while they headed back to the castel but as the day grew on Saline began to feel a little faint as she sat back in her thrown feeling light headed with Bronn looking a little worried.
"Saline? are you alright?"
"I....I think so..."
"Hmmm...stand back."
Being a master of natural magic Arbitus was able to cure any illness or wound that afflicted the body. He began to focus his magic creating a barrier that revealed Salines aura then after a few moments he opened his eyes with a bit of shock and joy as a smile came onto his face while he slowly began to laugh.
"Arbitus what is it?"
"Saline...you're pregnant!"
"What...."
"You're going to be a mother!"
"*Breathing heavily* MmmmmAAAAAHH!!!"
She leaped into Bronns arms as he twirled her around both laughing in excitement but the news of the unborn child had to remain a secret until the wedding the moment spring came to the kingdom the wedding was in full swing and the city was abuzz with excitement, the wedding took place in the city square for all to see as Saline stepped down the isle with Bronn dressed in the blacksmiths best armor as he looked upon his new bride.
"Wow..."
She had never looked so beautiful as she took that last step joining him at the altar where they said their vows and became husband and wife as the whole city cheered and music began to fill the air. A week after the wedding it was now safe for Saline to go into public showing her pregnant belly while still tending to her duties until one wolf bursted through the door with parts of his body blackened by smoke and his chest completely covered in burns.
"We found him just outside the gate your majesty he looked like he was running from something."
"What happened?"
The peasant looked at the queen with eyes filled to the brim with terror as his body trembled mentioning one word that most people in gaia feared.
"Dragons...."
The wolf then died on the spot as he drew his last breath, Bronn was there to hear the news and as he looked at Saline she nodded at him knowing full well what he was thinking as he called for some of the guards to join him at the armory.
The End.