Hello everyone and welcome back to the Love Legacy!
So, it looks like there is a new unexpected wedding coming up! Ready to go back to Elf-land? :)
Gale: where is everyone?
Gwydion: I guess they wanted to leave us some privacy...
Gale: oh well, too bad for them, they won't hear the big news! I think I'll go upstairs and put Glyn to bed...
June: ... and you think that something good can come out of this....
Leo: of course! Love always win, Alice taught me that!
June: oh Leo, you've become a hopeless romantic just like your wife! Sweet...
Gwydion: hey guys...
Leo: hey you! So? How did it go? We're dying here to hear what happened!
Leo: what's that face? Did you meet little Glyn? What happened?
Gwydion: ...
Leo: man, are you alright? You look pale... oh no, don't tell me it went terribly wrong...
Gwydion: no actually, it didn't...
Leo: so?
Gwydion: actually, the news is.... we're getting married!
Leo: what!!!!!
Leo: woo hoo!!! Congratulations!!!! Well done mate!!!
Gwydion: thanks Leo!!
Leo: or better I should say... well done, future brother in law!
Gwydion: haha thanks...
Gwydion: I guess that you approve of this, then.. does it not bother you that I'm just... me?
Leo: of course not! I just want you and Gale and little Glyn to be happy... and I'm so happy for you guys! And if you really want to know what I think, I think you're going to be a far better king than anyone else, my sister included... and I think she needs you by her side, to become a better person, and a better Queen... and you know what? I know this has always frightened Gale, but I think our people are going to warm up to her... after all, it proves that she has a heart and after all, she's an ordinary elf like them!
Gwydion: thanks Leo... really...
Leo: hey Alice! Have you heard the news?
Alice: I have! Incredibly good news! Congratulations Gwydion!
Gwydion: thanks...
Aneira: so... it looks like cousin Glyn is going to have a family after all... I'm so pleased for him! And Gwydion is such a nice guy, he will make a wonderful father! I just wish my aunt was more like him...
June: so... I think congratulations are in order tonight! Many congratulations Gale and Gwydion, I'm glad you'll have a happy ending after all... I have to say I was not really hopeful, but I'm glad it all turned out for the best!
Gwydion: thank you... I still can't believe it...
Gale: *smiles*
Leo: are you sure you don't want to come to the wedding with us?
Arni: yes Leo, I'm sorry but I think we should stay here and look after all the animals and the garden...
June: yes, I'm sorry love, I know you wished for us to come as well but....
Alice: it's okay mum... I just thought it would be nice for you to see where Leo comes from but I understand you can't wait to have a moment alone without kids and grandchildren around...
June: no, that's not it at all!
Alice: *giggles*
Alice: I know mum, I was only teasing! *giggles*
June: well, you shouldn't tease an old woman like me!
Aneira: you're not old granny!
June: thanks, darling...
June: so, when are you all leaving?
Leo: in two days... it's Nick's birthday tomorrow and Aneira wishes to go to the party...
June: wow, Nick is a teen already... feels like yesterday that he was born on Snowflake Day!
Leo: indeed I remember that! It was my first Snowflake Day with you... and it was magical, wasn't it, Alice?
Alice: *smiles* it definitely was...
Gale: and the next Snowflake Day will be the first one for us, together as a family...
Gwydion: yes... I had not thought of that, I will finally have a decent Snowflake Day... wow...
Gwydion: not even in my happiest dreams I would have thought that one day I would have a family....or a family with you!
Gale: and me... although I am a bit worried about how this will be allowed to happen... what if the people---
Gwydion: the hell with the people! I don't care, I just want to be your loving husband and father of your children and be with you every single day of my life!
Gale: did he say... children?
Gale: but I'm glad Leo is coming too... people love him, I'm sure with his blessing it will be easier for them to accept us...
Gale: I'm so grateful to my brother and his family... maybe I should tell them one day... or maybe not, what is wrong with me, every time I come to this place I go all sentimental!
Aneira: wow... is this auntie Amy's new house?
Alice: looks like...
Aneira: it's big! And all modern... and with a big pool!
Alice: apparently as a wedding present to each other Amy and Mark decided to move to a nicer house... and here we are!
Amy: hello, my lovely ladies! How do you like our new house?
Alice: it's amazing Amy!
Aneira: do you have a pool now?
Amy: of course! And that's where the party is gonna be. Come on Annie, go in and join the others by the pool! And thank you very much for coming, both of you!
Amy: so? What do you think?
Alice: looks great! Big, spacious, lots of light, lots of green... modern taste is not really my taste, but looks good!
Amy: I'm glad you like it... we still need to finish decorating, but it's a lot better than the previous one... I feel a lot more relaxed here!
Alice: it looks like a very relaxing place! Besides, now that both you and Mark are famous in the music world, you deserve a house fit for a star! Two stars, actually....
Amy: aww thanks Alice... come, I'll give you a tour!
Nick: thanks for coming Elena! I hope you and your sister will enjoy... it's quite a sunny and hot day, for being the end of summer, but you never know, it might suddenly rain, so it's good you brought your umbrella?
Elena: *laughs* thanks for trying, but this is not for the rain, it's actually for the sun! I don't want to get sunburnt you know...
Nick: er... okay....
Elena: excited to grow up?
Nick: not sure... I think I'm a little nervous...
Elena: oh, don't worry, teen age is gonna be fun! Or that's what my sister says... she can't wait to get there herself!
Amy: hey Ella, you look a bit tense... everything alright?
Ella: uh... yeah sure... I... I'm very excited for Nick, I can't wait for my birthday!
Nick: mum, I think everyone's here...
Amy: that's lovely my darling, so we can start! Are you ready to blow your candles?
Nick: er... possibly....
Elena: .... I don't think he's very excited... actually, despite what my sister says, I am not looking forward to my birthday at all!
Tyler: nor am I! Hey Len...
Elena: hey Tyler... wait, what did you just call me?
Tyler: sorry... I tend to find people nicknames...
Elena: oh no, I really like it! It makes my name quite different than my sister's... I think I'll ask people to call me Len!
Ella: hey Annie, I was waiting to talk to you!
Aneira: hi Ella...
Ella: you know the big news?
Aneira: uh... not sure...
Ella: Harry is coming to the party! I can't wait to see him... I haven't seen him around in school, so I thought he might be ill or something...
Aneira: oh no that's not it at all!
Ella: what do you mean?
Aneira: he's not been around because he's grown up! He's moved to high school now...
Ella: what! Oh no... how come I didn't know?
Aneira: Nick told me... he's going to be in his class starting tomorrow, and he was happy he already knew someone...
Ella: that's such a bad timing... I can't believe my bad luck!
Nick: okay man, take a big breath... it won't be that bad... relax...
Crowd: *cheering* yaaaaay for Nick!
Crowd: happy birthday!!!
Crowd: woo hooooooo!
Amy: I can't believe my baby is turning into a young man!
Nick: not sure I want to turn into a young man.... being a child suits me... hey, on a second thought, can I un-blow my candles and stay a child for some more time?
Nick: oh no, too late! I'd better celebrate then...
Nick: happy birthday to me!!!
Nick: I feel the sparkles coming!
Nick: is that it? I still feel the same... just taller... I thought I would feel... different!
Nick: But I'm still me... all is well, people!
Mark: that's my boy! All grown up! Happy birthday, son!
Nick: thank you, thank you... now, on with the cake! Help yourself, folks!
Elena: wohooo it's cake time!!!
Ella: Annie! Have you spotted him yet?
Aneira: uh---
Ella: Harry! He's right behind you! And my dad has put a cake under his shoulder!
Aneira: uh---what?!
Ella: nevermind... anyway, the thing is, don't you think he looks gorgeous?
Aneira: mmm I don't know?
Ella: of course you don't, silly me, you haven't had a look at him yet! But tell me what you think okay?
Aneira: er... sure....
Ella: and let me tell you a secret... I've come up with a plan!
Aneira: a plan?
Ella: yes, as plan A crashed when he grew up, I have created plan B! Meaning that although he can't notice me now, I can still be close to him as a friend, and then tell him how much I like him on my birthday!
Aneira: well, sounds reasonable...
Tobias: hey Harry what's up?
Harry: just trying to find my way to the cake really...
Tobias: you've grown so much! It seems like yesterday that we found you on the doorstep as a tiny baby! And how's your dad doing these days? We should organise a big catch up all together at some point, to remember old times!
Harry: that sounds nice ...
Harry: sorry, were you in the cake queue before me?
Alice: oh, don't worry about that, just enjoy your cake! I'll wait for more...
Ella: hopefully there will be more! Annie, let's get in the queue, I don't want to be late and then it's gone!
Amy: come on people, speed up I'm hungry!
Random kid: oooh cake!
Ella: hey, there's a queue here! You shall not pass!! And who's this girl anyway? I don't think I've ever seen her before...
Alice: the kids are getting ravenous...
Amy: I know! I hope there's enough cake for everyone...
Amy: hey Harry! Glad to see you managed to get your slice of cake!
Harry: haha thanks... although I think people who're still queuing are not particularly liking me at the moment *laughs*
Amy: *laughs* anyway, I'm so glad you're here, and I'm so glad that Nick has a friend to go to school with! Growing up can be a tricky business, together with changing class and school friends... it's better to face it with a friend!
Harry: no worries, I'm glad he's in my class too! I'll look after him Mrs Love, no problem...
Amy: aww thanks Harry, you've such a good heart! And please, call me Amy...
Harry: er.. of course...
Ella: awww my Harry has such a good heart!
Nick: .....
Nick: sorry Harry, my mum gets worried for stupid things.... like me going to high school and stuff... but I don't need to be looked after, so don't worry about that...
Harry: it's okay mate, I can look after you no probs! *smiles*
Tyler: come on girls, get your slice before it's gone!
Elena: I thought it was my turn... but apparently auntie Alice is first... I really hope there will be some cake left for me!
Tyler: oh... I hope so too... but otherwise we can share mine!
Elena: aww thanks Tyler, but don't you worry, eat your cake before it gets cold!
Tyler: it's a cake... is it supposed to be eaten warm?
Alice: there you are girls, your turn now! Looks like there's still much left so you'll all have your share! Happy?
Ella: wooow... it looks so big...
Elena: who's going first?
Aneira: it's you and me now, cake... woooow it looks even bigger from here!
Ella: come on Annie, get your slice quick, we're starving here!
Ella: holy Plumbob, Annie! How big did you take your slice again?
Aneira: I told you, I just took a normal sized slice! I don't know where the rest of the cake is gone!
Random girl: there is... no more cake!
Elena: hey girl, don't cry... we'll ask auntie Amy if we can get something else, like ice cream...
Aneira: I'm sorry girls...
Ella: I can't believe I'm left without cake again!
Random girl: no more cake.. no more cake... the cake is gone!
Elena: yes it is, and it's annoying, but don't worry we won't starve, we'll get something else!
Amy: yes girls, don't worry, I'll get some ice cream for you girls, is that ok?
Elena: see? We get ice cream!
Scarlette: er... Amy... could I get some as well? Sorry... but I was kinda counting on some cake so....
Elena: see? All is well, don't panic! Anyway, I don't think I know you... what's your name?
Random girl: Adrienne... I just moved here....
Elena: that's why I had never seen you! But probably you'll come to school with us, right? I'm Elena and that's my sister Ella over there... and the girl who got the last slice of cake was our cousin Aneira...
Ella: why is she trying to make friends with that girl? She does not belong to the family, and for some reason I don't think I like her...
Elena: ... and when you start school you can come over to our place for homework if you want!
Adrienne: wow, thanks... that's kind of you....
Ella: no wait, she can't invite her home!
Elena: hey, I've got an idea: why don't we go for a swim while we wait for our ice cream to come?
Adrienne: cool! I like swimming...
Scarlette: actually, now that you make me think of it, I think I might join you girls, if you don't mind!
Adrienne: wow, this is so cool, and this pool is so big!
Elena: I'm glad you're enjoying!
Aneira: hey Ella... what's up?
Ella: umph I'm annoyed...
Aneira: what's wrong?
Ella: see that girl over there? My sister just decided she's going to be her best friend... that's crazy!
Aneira: I see... and you're feeling a bit left out....
Ella: I am not left out! And I bet Elena will realise how annoying that girl is soon and come back to her senses... I really can't understand how she can't see how that girl really is!
Aneira: actually I think she might be quite nice... but if she's stealing your sister from you I understand you may feel upset...
Ella: the little minx...
Elena: hey girls, what are you doing here on your own? Come and join us in the pool, it's fun!
Aneira: oh yes, that would be great! Let's go El---
Ella: no thank you very much, we're perfectly fine here. Now why don't you go off and play with your new friend, uh? We have important things to discuss here.
Elena: ... whatever....
Aneira: wow Ellie that was a bit harsh... your sister hasn't done anything wrong, really....
Ella: she decided to be best friends with that girl, that's what she's done wrong! She should have asked me first...
Aneira: mmm actually, I don't think she should have...
Ella: well, maybe not, but I would have warned her if she had talked to me! But no, there she goes, making friends and inviting her over to do our homework together... I live in that house as well you know, so I think I should have a say on who comes over, right?
Aneira: uh... okay... maybe? I can see that you're very upset...
Ella: yes I am... I had been looking forward to this party, to see Harry again, I was hopeful that he would notice me and I wanted to tell him everything about our trip to Isla Paradiso... I had heard Nick saying that he would be coming and I was over the moon! I had not seen him for a while and thought he had been ill or something - as I told you before. And now...
Aneira: I understand that, but if I may say something, I think you should not arrange your life around Harry! I mean, we're so young, you should be enjoying yourself, there will be enough time for boys when we grow up, don't you think?
Ella: you say that because you've never had a crush on someone! If you had, you would understand me now... but you'll have time to develop crushes, you're still young... when you'll be the age I am now you will understand...
Aneira: seriously? But you're only slightly older!
Ella: it still counts...
Ella: and anyway, as I've told you before, I'm resigned that I need to wait until my birthday... but I guess it's not too bad, at least we're friends, and he's always said I'm his little sister so... well at least I can be that! Still a privilege that others don't have right?
Aneira: right... that's the spirit! *chuckles*
Ella: what's so funny? I don't think there's anything funny in this situation! Besides---
Aneira: shh here he comes!
Ella: what?!
Ella: Harry...
Harry: hey girls!
Harry: I thought to come and say hi, Ella, as I feel like I haven't seen you for ages!
Ella: it has been ages... Did you know we have been to Isla Paradiso? It was amazing, and I thought "I can't wait to be back so I can tell Harry all about it"
Harry: oh yeah, Nick told me all about it!
Ella: oh... okay... anyway, I had not realised you had grown up in the meanwhile...
Harry: yeah, you were all away when it happened, saddest birthday ever...
Ella: oh no, I'm sorry...
Harry: doesn't matter, I'm glad I have a friend to go to school with now!
Ella: mmm what friend? You haven't got yourself a girlfriend while we were away, have you?
Aneira: hahaha Ellie relax, he was talking about Nick! Weren't you, Harry?
Harry: yes I was... jeez Ella what's got into you? You look scary!
Aneira: just ignore her, she's been a bit edgy lately...
Harry: anyway, I came here with a specific purpose Ella, as I have to tell you something...
Ella: wow, what's that serious face?
Harry: nothing it's just, I want to be the one to tell you first... after all, you've always been like a little sister to me...
Ella: oh yes! and you are... very special to me too...
Harry: aww thanks Ellie... I do think we share a special bond, and in a way we've grown up together...
Ella: exactly! And we'll be sharing that bond forever... and ever...
Harry: aww you're such a sweet little thing! Come, give your big brother a hug!
Harry: I love you little sister!
Ella: and I love you too....
Aneira: .....
Harry: and I hope you will love also what I'm about to tell you!
Ella: sure! What is it about?
Harry: something that happened only recently in our lives - my dad's and mine.... something wonderful!
Ella: which is?
Harry: Ella, I want you to meet someone!
Aneira: this doesn't sound good...
Harry: Ella, meet my little sister, Adrienne!
Ella: ... your what?
Aneira: oops ....
Harry: my little sister! Dad decided to adopt a child in need... and Adrienne arrived! Now I finally have a real little sister! Isn't it wonderful? Of course, I'm sure you two will be best friends and you'll take care of her! Adrienne, this is Ella, we grew up together and she was like a little sister to me when she was younger, she was special! As you are now...
Ella: ....
Ella: so basically, the good news was that you have replaced me...
Harry: what?
Ella: you came just to tell me... that I've been replaced! You've just told me that I've always been like a little sister to you... just to tell me a second after that now I am no more, because you have a real one!
Harry: Ellie, don't get upset, we'll always be friends! As we're not related anyway... I actually thought you would be happy for me and my dad, and Adrienne of course!
Ella: yes, yes, I'm very pleased for you, your dad, and Adrienne yes. I hope you'll have a happy life together!
Ella: Without me!
Aneira: Ella, wait!
Ella: just leave me alone!
Adrienne: I don't think she likes me...
Harry: oh, don't worry about her, she'll get over it... and who could not like you, you're just adorable!
Aneira: yeah... sorry about her, she's been... tense lately....
Aneira: I'm sure she has nothing agains you...
Adrienne: if you say so...
Aneira: I'm Aneira by the way, nice to meet you!
Adrienne: hi... Elena told me about you....
Aneira: did she? Cool!
Aneira: anyway, you can come and find us in school, we'll show you around!
Adrienne: thanks...
Aneira: and we're a bunch of nice people really, Ella is just having a moment, so just ignore her comments okay?
Harry: I'm not sure what I've done to her but she seemed so angry at me...
Aneira: well, you know what she's like... she'll get over it, don't worry....
Harry: I hope so... anyway, thanks for taking care of my little sister! I'm glad that you and Elena made her feel welcome!
Aneira: no problem at all!
Aneira: now I think we should get going, it looks like it's a full moon night... see you tomorrow at school!
Adrienne: yep, see you!
Alice: yay, we're home! I was getting worried with all those zombies lurking around...
Aneira: ..... mum, I was wondering---
June: Alice! You're back! Wait till you hear the news!!!
Alice: what news?
June: about Catherine! She and Jay had a baby boy named Jimmy!
Alice: awww sweet! Congratulations to them! We should go visit them soon... although this might need to wait as we're leaving for Elf land tomorrow....
June: yes yes I know, but myself and dad will go and meet our seventh grandchild!
Aneira: ....
Leo: Annie, are you okay?
Aneira: mmm yeah... but dad, I was thinking... there are some things I would like to discuss before going to bed... I would ask mum but she's busy discussing the new cousin so...
Leo: but of course!! Daddy will be happy to listen all his little princess have to say!
Aneira: great, thanks dad...
Leo: so, what is it you want to talk about?
Aneira: mmm not sure how to say that... it's a bit private... but if you swear you won't say anything to anyone I can tell you...
Leo: of course I won't! You know you can tell me anything Annie...
Aneira: okay, I want to talk about boys...
Leo: er... okay... in what respect?
Aneira: Ella seems to be talking about boys all the time! Her whole life seems to be arranged around boys... or better, one boy in particular...
Leo: *smiles* I can imagine...
Aneira: and I guess it's obvious even to you who I'm talking about...
Leo: my darling, we have all eyes to see... and we have all been there before you kids so...
Aneira: good. Well then, can you explain why is she doing this? I mean, Elena is not like this, and neither am I! But I was thinking...
Aneira: maybe there is something wrong with me? Maybe I should be interested in boys as Ella is?
Leo: what! How can you think that, Annie! Of course there is nothing wrong with you!
Leo: You're still too young to be thinking about this kind of things, and if I have to be honest, I'm quite happy with that!
Leo: I'm really not looking forward to the moment when you'll start noticing boys and you'll start bringing them home... or the moment when you will fall in love with someone and they will break your heart! Not that it always happens, but it might, you know, and I won't sit here watching it happen.. I will go find the culprit and punch him in the face!
Aneira: oh dad.....
Leo: so please, stay a child as long as you can!
Aneira: okay dad, I will, I promise! I'm not looking forward to growing up anyway, I quite like my life at the moment!
Leo: good... and don't let Ella's talks upset you... there is a time for everything and for everyone, and probably she's speeding up with her times, but I'm so glad you are not!
Aneira: okay... thanks dad....
Leo: you're a good girl Annie...
Aneira: but then, how will I know when the time to get interested in boys has come for me? Maybe as Ella said, I will feel like kissing one of them one day soon!
Leo: what!
Aneira: but then I wouldn't know how to do it... but I'm sure Ella will kiss a boy before I do, and she can tell me all about it!
Leo: what---wait a minute... when did we move to this subject? I thought we had agreed you were happy to enjoy your childhood!
Aneira: I am, I am dad... but I was just wondering when I would be feeling all these things... I was wondering how I will realise that time has come for me to grow up! And I thought, what if I don't realise it and somebody comes and wants a kiss? What if I don't know what to do?
Leo: woah, slow down kid! Rule number one: nobody kisses my daughter unless I approve! And rule number two---
Aneira: oh dad, you're so old fashioned! I'm sure Ella won't go to check with her dad if it's okay to kiss Harry... when the opportunity will come of course!
Leo: well maybe not, but I wish to know who you'll be going out with, well in advance! Not that I want you to go out with anyone, were it for me I would keep you as a loving child forever!
Aneira: *giggles* thanks dad, that's sweet! But of course I will grow up... one day... just not right now...
Leo: exactly, not right now... now, go to sleep, a big journey expects us tomorrow!
Aneira: are we there yet?
Gale: yess! Look! There is our castle!
Leo: I thought you were not that happy to come back...
Gale: well, you came back with me, which means that I won't have to face it all alone! Actually, I might not need to face it at all, I'll leave all the explanations to you, brother! Easy peasy!
Gwydion: .... you know it can't be like that, Gale... Leo and his family will go back after everything is settled down, and then it will be just us...
Gale: yes yes, but let's not worry about things to come... we'll cross that bridge when we come to it... in the meanwhile, all is well as Leo is here yippee!
Alice: .... I don't know why, but I don't like the sound of this...
Gale: come on, let's go!
Leo: I think we should use the rear entrance through the forest, so that we can walk directly in Grandpa Plant's rooms... he will tell us what to do!
Gale: here we are... look! The entrance!
Aneira: I feel nervous... it's so dark in here!
Leo: that's because it's early morning and the sun is just rising! But don't worry, with the sun this place will look magical!
Alice: I can't believe to be back here! So many things have happened since last time... I have so many memories tied to this place... the last one a heartbreaking one, but in the end it was compensated by an even more wonderful one! And now I'm back, with my family... with Leo!
Gale: yes yes, but now, enough cheesiness, let's just go and admire the castle at dawn!
Aneira: wow, look at that!
Aneira: it's so big, I can't even see the whole thing from here!
Aneira: how can you manage not to get lost, auntie Gale?
Gale: *laughs* I am used to it of course! I was born here... and I know this place like the palm of my hand, secret staircases and passages included!
Aneira: wow...
Gale: how did you think I managed to sneak out and meet Gwydion and eventually produce your cousin Glyn, uh?
Aneira: er... I'm not sure I'm supposed to know the details of this yet... dad said I'm too young for boys...
Gale: *laughs* well, when you'll be old enough, you can ask your auntie Gale all there is to know about.... boys... *winks*
Leo: .... I'm not sure that would be a good idea...
Alice: *giggles*
Leo: and I'm not sure of how I feel to be back here.... I have mixed feelings I think... I really hate this place, and I wish my sister could take her of herself...by herself. In particular by herself I would say. But I've also missed all this...
Alice: it's normal, Leo, this is your heritage! Of course it must be still in your heart, whatever the good or bad memories...
Leo: yes... probably... the thing is, I would like to be able to enjoy and relax in this place, and show you and the kids around, but instead, I find myself being very tense all the time, as if waiting for something bad to happen...
Alice: I understand... but nothing bad is going to happen this time! After all, we're here for a wedding!
Gwydion: yes... a wedding... my wedding... our wedding... I've always been positive about this, but yes, now that we're all here, I can't help feeling the same way Leo is feeling... I guess I'm just scared that for one reason or another it's not gonna happen...
Gale: I can't believe I am really getting married! I feel... so happy! Now that Leo is here, he'll get everything sorted out for me and I can relax and enjoy my upcoming wedding! I would have never thought this would ever happen! Let's go guys, let's go find Grandpa Plant!
Gale: here we are... and there he is, tending his garden as always...
Aneira: er... is that... an elf? He's green! And looks like a plant!
Aneira: oh well, they're full of different things in this world, maybe they also have green leafy men going around, why not! I just can't believe that this place is part of me... it feels so... alien!
Gale: hey Gramps! I'm back!
Grandpa Plant: .... for a moment I swore I heard Gale's voice... I must be going crazy... it's the age...
Gale: oh dear... you're not going crazy, I'm really here!
Gale: we are really here...
Grandpa Plant: holy plumbob! I was not dreaming! You're back!
Grandpa Plant: and you've brought your brother and his family with you! What a surprise! So that's where you had gone? To see your brother?
Grandpa Plant: You could have just said you needed some time to visit family! But disappearing like that... you got everyone worried to death!
Gale: mmm I'm not completely sure about that...
Grandpa Plant: meaning?
Gale: well, except from you and Gwydion, I don't think anyone cares about me really... people wanted Leo to be king, I bet they still hope that if I disappear he might come back!
Grandpa Plant: now, we've talked about this thousand times and that's completely nonsense!
Gale: seriously?
Grandpa Plant: okay, there might be some truth in there, but that's not the point! You've been Queen for a while now and I think people have learnt to appreciate you...
Gale: yeah well, whatever, that's not gonna last given the... latest developments...
Grandpa Plant: what latest developments? Honestly Gale, I've known you since you were a baby but you're really giving me a headache! Besides, why do I have a feeling that you're not telling me some important detail? ... as always?
Gale: maybe that's because I am not telling you an important detail?
Grandpa Plant: there you go. Explain yourself please, or should I ask Leo and his family to tell me? By the way, congratulations on your three kids! Wow!
Gale: see? That's exactly the point. Leo only has two kids....
Grandpa Plant: so, who's the third baby?
Gale: well.... you see....
Leo: Grandpa Plant, this is a very long story and we are all tired, maybe we should go somewhere we can all sit down... the small dining room maybe?
Grandpa Plant: so be it... to the dining room we go... and I have a feeling we're going to have a very long conversation...
Everyone: ....
Aneira&Alice: ......
Leo: ..... so......
Gwydion: ....
Gale: .... please say something....
Grandpa Plant: so .... you are telling me... that the baby is actually yours?
Gwydion: yes... ours *smiles*
Grandpa Plant: you woke up one day and decided to have a baby with your personal guard?!?!?!?!
Gale: of course not! We fell in love first!
Grandpa Plant: you fell in love with him? And then had a baby? And then ran away because you didn't know what to do?
Gwydion: oh, and there's more, we came back to get married!
Grandpa Plant: you came back to what?!?!?!
Gale: but we need your advice on this! I was so scared of how the people might react you know... please say something...
Grandpa Plant: .....
Grandpa Plant: *laughing out loud* ahahahahahahahaha this is the funniest thing you've ever told me!
Gale: you're laughing... seriously? I so didn't expect this from you, this is a serious business!
Grandpa Plant: *laughing* you ran away with your guard! And want to marry him! Holy plumbob this is hilarious! If somebody had told me this story I would have taken it for a funny joke!
Gale: mmm let's see... what's so funny about that?
Gale: nothing! There's absolutely nothing funny here! It's a serious business Grandpa Plant, it's about me, Gwydion and our baby! Who could be potentially the next King! How could you laugh about this? Just make your clever brain work and help us find a way to do this!
Grandpa Plant: sorry Gale, I didn't mean to laugh but.... think about yourself when you became Queen! Think back on what you thought of everyone else who was not you or was not part of the royal family.... and look at you now!
Gale: well, everyone can change their mind?
Grandpa Plant: oh yes, but I would have never thought you would be able to do that! I'm actually glad of this... and congratulations on your baby by the way!
Gale: thanks... but this doesn't solve our problem! How do we get married without the people hating us? And maybe without them starting a protest or revolution or whatever they might want to do? What would they think when they see one of them becoming King? Sorry Gwydion no offence but... don't you think some people, if not all people, might get upset?
Grandpa Plant: mmmm it's a possibility yes.... unless...
Gale: unless?
Grandpa Plant: well, you have brought your brother with you for a reason, haven't you? I'm sure that if Leo gives you two his blessing the people will be happy... they've always trusted your brother! And you know elves, we are romantic at heart... although most people were sad when Leo decided to go, they were secretly proud of his decision to follow his loved one! And you know, they might even be happy with your story! Stone hearted queen falls in love with guard, has a baby, runs away but finally returns and marries said guard. Who is one of the people by the way and not a royal, but has a big kind heart to compensate yours....
Gale: hey!
Grandpa Plant: you know what? I think all this business might result in people liking you even more... and if not you, they will certainly like Gwydion!
Gale: why, thank you very much...
Grandpa Plant: And the faith in the royal family will be restored! What do you think?
Alice: I think you might be right... there is nothing bad in celebrating love, and love always wins! It might win also your people's hearts, Gale... I think it will work!
Gale: if you say so... well at least now I feel reassured... I knew it was a good move to bring you here, brother!
Leo: why, thanks Gale, I do feel appreciated....
Gale: oh shut up...
Gwydion: okay guys, looks like this is sorted so we can concentrate on the next item in tonight's agenda...
Aneira: which is?
Gwydion: Glyn's birthday of course! I think that our baby is ready to become a toddler! Can we sort out a birthday cake, Grandpa Plant?
Grandpa Plant: but of course! And we'll use the formal dining room, for a real celebration!
Crowd: *cheering* yaaay for little Glyn!
Gwydion: happy birthday, son!
Gale: let's blow you candle little one!
Gale: are you ready to become a little man? I wonder who you will look like... mummy or daddy?
Gale: here come the sparkles!
Gale: ouch, this had better to be over soon, I need to eat something! I think I haven't eaten anything for a day or something... come on kid, grow up, I need some cake!
T-dah!Say hi to little Glyndwr, future king of the elves! Isn't he a cutie? He got mummy's hair and daddy's blue eyes!
Glyndwr: mmm what am I doing on the floor? I am a prince, can somebody pick me up?
And it looks like he also inherited some of mummy's traits....
Gale: awww our kid is beautiful!
Gwydion: I know my darling... we can be proud of him...
Gale: yes we can... but now, on with the cake! I'm starving...
Leo: why is it always the same thing with cakes? Just wait for your turn without fussing, people!
Glyndwr: ooh, that one looks like a nice relative... maybe she can fetch me some cake?
Trystan: hello cousin Glyn!!! I'm so happy you have grown up, now we can play together!
Glyndwr: uh? Oh, hello... you must be cousin.... cousin...
Trystan: Trystan!
Glyndwr: right, nice to meet you cousin Trystan. Now, enough small talk, let's talk business. How do you think we could reach that cake and get a slice?
Trystan: but we can't get the cake! We're too young! We must be at least as old as my sister Aneira to eat the cake!
Glyndwr: so says who? I says we get the cake and prove that it's not a bad thing for us at all...
Glyndwr: yess, let's get the cake while none's watching and eat a slice! Are you with me?
Trystan: you're funny cousin Glyn... of course we can't do that because we're too tiny to reach the table... and besides, it looks like something sneaky!
Glyndwr: and that's exactly the fun of it! Don't you think?
Leo: wow, our babies are bonding, Gale! I have no clue what they're saying, but they look so cute together! Don't you think, Gale?
Gale: oh yes... but if Glyn has taken from me, as I think he has, I think they might already be plotting something *smirks*
Leo: ..... plotting something? Not my Trystan for sure, he's such a good boy.... Trystan, are you and your cousin up to something?
Trystan: who, us? Of course not! How can you think that, we're two little angels! Are we not, Glyn?
Glyndwr: *grins*
Gale: mmm do you think I need some more make up? I look pale...
Alice: that's because you have a beautiful pale rose skin Gale!
Gale: mmm I still think I need more make up...
Alice: no you don't, you're just beautiful!
Gale: mmm you say so?
Alice: I know so! Stop looking at the colour of your face and just look at you, the whole thing! I think you look stunning!
Gale: yeah, maybe you're right, I'm done here, can't improve myself more, I've already reached perfection! *grins*
Alice: okay! From insecure to diva, you're back to your usual self, all is well in the world again!
Gale: yeah... I approve... I like myself...
Alice: as I said, you really look stunning Gale, that dress is perfect for you....
Gale: yes, I think you're right, I think I'm ready...
Alice: great! Let's go then...
Gale: Alice...
Alice: yes?
Gale: as always, I know we are not always the best of friends, but I really appreciate you being here...
Alice: I know...
Gale: do you?
Alice: yeah, I think I've known you for quite a while now to know what you're really thinking regardless what you show to the world...
Gale: it's not my fault, that's the way I am!
Alice: I know... just try not to hurt people to much, generally speaking, okay? You've got yourself a good and kind man, who loves you no matter what, and you have a wonderful little boy together... just relax and be happy okay? Enjoy your family and relax, you're going to be a wonderful wife and mother, okay?
Gale: okay.... I don't normally do this but....
Gale: thanks, Alice...
Alice: aww it's okay...
Alice: oh, and I forgot, try to be happy over here and try not to come and mess our lives too often okay?
Gale: *laughing* okay.. but I can promise I will try, not that I will succeed!
Alice: *sighs* it's something already....
Gale: *smiles* do you think we should go now?
Alice: I think we should... come on Gale, it's your moment! Here comes the bride!
Leo: excited, Gwydion?
Gwydion: how could I not be? I'm finally marrying the love of my life, and mother of my child!
Leo: and Queen of the elves... .
Gwydion: yes, that too...
Gwydion: and look at how many people have come!
Gwydion: Gale will be so pleased! She was so worried about how the people would react... and look at this room! Full of people ready to congratulate their Queen!!
Alice: come on Gale, I think it's time... shall we go?
Gale: I don't know...
Gale: I'm a bit nervous....
Alice: it's normal Gale, but you will be so happy and you will forget all about your being nervous when you walk down the stairs and see your husband to be waiting for you!
Gale: ... speaking of which... I don't think I can walk down these stairs, my legs are not responding anymore!
Alice: oh Gale, of course you can! Come on, you're the evil Queen of the Elves, you can't have cold feet in the happiest day of your life!
Gale: hey, I'm not evil! And I do not have cold feet at all... but how about you walk down the stairs first? You're my maid of honour after all, should you not lead the way?
Alice: fine! Whatever....
Gale: and since you're there, maybe you could give a peek into the room and tell me how many people are in there? I hear quite some buzzing of voices...
Alice: mmm quite a lot of people I think!
Gale: I thought so.... I so much regret having sent out all those invites....
Gale: but anyway, what can I do now....
Alice: yay, at last!
Gale: come on sister, let's get this party started!
Red haired elf kid: here they come!
Blue haired elf kid: wooooow she's beautiful!
Leo: there we go, it's your moment...
Gwydion: it is.. oh my goodness...
Gwydion: by the way, your wife is stunning Leo! Looks like a real Queen!
Leo: she is... she is indeed....
Leo: there, Gale comes next... good luck, man!
Gwydion: wow.... thank you...
Blue haired elf kid: woooow she's stunning!
Red haired elf kid: boo I liked the dress of King Leo's wife better... and she's the real Queen anyway!
Blue haired elf: shut up, right now! We're here to see the Queen's dress! And to congratulate her of course...
Blue haired elf kid: she is the most stunning lady I've ever seen!
Gale: *smiles*
Gwydion: wow....
Gwydion: Gale...
Gwydion: I don't have words... you're just....
Gwydion: wow!
Gale: *smiles* you too are just wow, Gwydion....
Gwydion: I can't believe I'm about to marry such a wonderful woman.... please tell me I'm not dreaming...
Gale: of course you aren't! What kind of question is that... I'm as real as you are! Now, what are we waiting for? Let's get under that arch and get this thing done!
Gwydion: *smiles* nervous?
Gale: why is everyone asking! I am so not nervous!
Gwydion: *chuckles* yeah yeah...
Glyndwr: hey cousin, have you checked what's on this table?
Trystan: uh?
Glyndwr: it's the biggest cake I've ever seen! So, how are we getting it down?
Trystan: but Glyn, that must be the wedding cake! We can't ruin your parents' wedding cake!
Glyndwr: naah, there'll be plenty of stuff to eat... I bet they won't notice it's missing...besides, we'll only taste it...
Trystan: oh no no no Glyn, you'll get us into trouble! Why can't you just enjoy your parents' wedding as everyone else?
Glyndwr: dunno... it's boring... sabotaging the cake is much more fun!
Gale: so that's it then... we are really standing under the arch!
Gwydion: so, Gale, are you ready to become my wife?
Gale: I am... I just wish all these people were not here...
Gale: .... they make me feel nervous...
Aneira: come on people, get yourself a viewing spot and let auntie Gale get married to uncle Gwydion!
Elf granny: come on, kid, move along and leave some space to an old lady...
Leo: excuse me?
Blond elf lady: oh my goodness, I don't think she knows who she's talking to!
Blondish elf man: she's got the point though, this room is too small, we can't see anything!
Gwydion: ready?
Gale: ready...
Gwydion: let me say something Gale... I just want you to know that not even in my happiest dreams I dared to hope that one day we would be standing under this wedding arch, together. I still find it hard to believe it's real! And I feel extremely honoured that it is.... and I just want you to know that I don't care that you're the Queen, and I don't care what people might think, today I'm marrying you, Gale, as the girl I fell in love with the first time I set my eyes on you, and the mother of my child.
Random green haired elf #1: awww that is so sweet!
Random green haired elf #2: Then our Queen cannot be so evil if she makes someone else feel that way about her...
Leo: awww I'm so glad this story had an happy ending after all!
Alice: I'm so happy for them!
Gwydion: ... so in short, I love you, Gale!
Gale: awww that was sweet... I love you too, Gwydion...
Gale: with this ring I thee wed, Gwydion...
Gwydion: wooow
Leo: awwww I'm so happy my sister has finally found happiness! And I'm happy Gwydion has got his wish granted!
Aneira: although I don't particularly like my aunt I do feel emotional... not as much as my mum though!
Gwydion: and with this ring I thee wed, Gale...
Gale: awww!
Gale: we're married!!
Gwydion: so it seems *smiles*
Gwydion: now, can I kiss my wife?
<3 <3<3
Crowd: *cheering*
Green haired elf #2: what is going on? Why are you all cheering or crying?
Blond elf: you would see if you just turned! How can you miss such a touching wedding?
Leo: I'm so happy! So so happy! Have I said too many times? Well, I am! And I'm sure Gwydion will make a wonderful husband to my sister!
Crowd: awwwww
Gwydion: hello, my beautiful wife
Gale: hello you *smiles*
Trystan: look, Glyn, your parents seem so happy! Are you happy we didn't sabotage the cake?
Glyndwr: yes....
Glyndwr: although a little taste would not have done anything bad!
Gwydion: shall we proceed and cut the cake?
Gale: yes we shall...
Gale: oh my goodness Gwydion I'm so happy! Sososo happy!
Gwydion: *smiles* I know...
Gwydion: we are a very happy husband and wife!
Gale: yes... and now we shall make our guests happy and cut the cake!
Green haired elf #1: this is all so sweet.... I feel so bad for having thought all those bad things about our Queen... she does seem to have a heart, after all...
Purple haired elf man: did anyone say cake?
Aneira: hey, why the sad face? It's cake time!
Elf kid: I don't know what this cake thing is... everyone seem so happy about it....
Aneira: what do you mean by "what this cake thing is"??? It's... cake! The very thing people look forward to at birthday parties...or weddings! Does it mean you've never had cake?
Blue elf kid: uh, no I don't think so...
Aneira: what! But how come! And how have you celebrated your birthdays without a cake? It's not a birthday without a cake! Don't you get one in this world?
Blue elf kid: ....
Purple haired elf kid: of course we do! Most of us do, anyway... don't mind him, princess, he and his brother are... well, their family is... different....
Aneira: oh, I'm sorry... I guess? So that's why you look so sad... er.... what's your name again?
Blue elf kid: it's none of your business, really.
Aneira: oh, okay sorry I just wanted to be friendly.... but hey, I think you should really try this cake, looks delicious! Maybe it will make you smile... it's a good day today, we're at a wedding! We should all be happy, don't you think?
Red elf kid: ....
Elf granny: rejoice my friends, the cake is finally here!!
Elf granny: woo hoo!
Purple haired elf: wow, this cake looks interesting... the flowers on top match my hair!
Gale: okay then, everyone, thanks for coming to our wedding and wishing us well... now it's time for cake!
Blue haired elf: let's get ready to fight for a slice!
Grandpa Plant: come on people, just form a nice line, it's not that difficult!
Aneira: come on, it's cake time! Let's get in the line otherwise we'll never get a slice!
Blue elf kid: I don't think the cake is for us...
Alice: come on Annie, get in the line or it will be too late to get a slice!
Aneira: see? Let's do how my mum suggests and get in the line for a slice!
Blue elf kid: that... was your mum?
Aneira: yeah?
Blue elf kid: do you mean... you're king Leo's daughter?
Aneira: again, yeah?
Blue elf kid: oh my goodness...
Aneira: what is wrong now....
Blue elf kid: nothing it's just... I was rude to you earlier...
Blue elf kid: will I end up in jail for the rest of my life?
Aneira: *giggles* of course not! Why would that be? Come on, if you don't want to get in the line I will!
Red elf kid: ....
Gale: woooow this cake is beautiful!
Grandpa Plant: I said, form one line, not one line each!
Green haired elf #1: hey, that guy over there jumped the queue! Somebody tell him off!
Random elves: cake, cake, cake!
Green haired elf kid: come on Berwyn, what are you doing stuck here, move along so we can get in the line!
Purple haired elf: yayyyyy the cake has been cut! I repeat, the cake has been cut!
Red&green elf: yayyyyy! I can't believe I'm about to have a slice of the royal cake! I'm a lucky elf!
Blue haired elf kid: Berwyn, move! I can't see anything from here!
Aneira: nothing is happening, really... nobody has taken the first slice yet...
Blue haired elf kid: but I want to see! I want to be in the first line!
Gwydion: there you go, dig in, people!
Gale: that is not a very king-like thing to say, Gwydion....
Gwydion: oh well, but that's the main idea of it, isn't it? And I guess people appreciate that I use their language...
Gale: Gwydion is such a clever man... he's going to be a better King than me.... nobody will like the Queen anymore! Not that they liked me much anyway....
Alice: Gale, get a grip on yourself... and perhaps trust your husband, I do feel he's going to have a very positive influence on you...
Gale: you are right Alice... so, as my husband said, dig in people!
Red elf: hey... I didn't know you had got a kid...
Blue elf: I haven't....
Red elf: so, who's the little man?
Blue elf: he's King Leo's son... do you know what it means?
Red elf: oh... our real heir...
Blue elf: are you thinking what I am thinking? We could scheme a big plan to restore the real heir on the throne, and if King Leo does not want to leave that mortal world of his, perhaps his son might...
Red elf: I see your point, however... may I suggest we leave it for the time being? And just enjoy the party?
Blue elf: but if we do, this little guy will go back to his world and will grow up there and would not want to come back and rule his homeland... while if we keep him here, maybe...
Red elf: believe me, it's better that we leave it for the time being... I know you're not a fan of the Queen, and you wish King Leo was in charge, but that's not how things are. And we have to accept it. Besides, I have a feeling that King Gwydion is going to be a good one, and perhaps will be able to keep the Queen in check... really, I think we should see how things go, before attempting anything crazy...
Blue haired elf: wait... have I just overheard those two guys over there plotting to kidnap prince Trystan? But more importantly, how come the cake is gone already!?! I've been waiting in line all this time....and now it's gone! It's so not fair!
Gale: do you think that people are enjoying themselves?
Gwydion: sure! They got free entertainment, they got to witness a royal wedding... and most importantly they got free cake!
Gale: yes, you're right... although I can't really understand this cake frenzy, but apparently it's a big thing... oh well... so long as they don't revolt against us, or me, all is well...
Green haired elf #2: so, what do you think of the royal couple?
Blue haired elf: they're sweet... I like the new King! And in particular the fact that he was born one of us... I think he will be a great king!
Red haired elf: well, I wouldn't be so sure of it.... I'm not sure I trust someone who was not born royal... I mean, what right does he have to be there, more than you or me? So we could all one day wake up and rule the country! I couldn't trust you or me to do it, and I do not trust him to do it!
Trystan: mummy I'm so happy you came to rescue me! Those two men were talking about things I did not understand...
Alice: .... Leo, some of the people here are creepy... like those two blue and red guys.... they scared Trystan!
Leo: oh, don't worry Alice, these people are all faithful to me, and by consequence my family... they would never do us any harm... on the other hand, Gale and Gwyidion should keep their eyes open, as they are among those who were not happy at all when Gale became Queen...
Alice: oh dear, this is horrible, I would never be able to live thinking that I need to keep my eyes open because somebody might be dangerous...
Leo: they're not dangerous, they just think they have the best interests of the kingdom at heart, and they want their King and Queen to be able to take care of those, for the kingdom's sake of course...
Gwydion: oh dear... so there really are people who are not happy with you being the Queen!
Gale: told ya... what did you expect? People are evil...
Gale: but don't worry, when they will get to know you they will learn to trust us as well... I don't think I'll ever be as much loved as Leo is, but I have great hope for you! And little Glyn of course!
Blondish elf: your royal highness(es) I was wondering if I might have a word...
Gale: uh... what about?
Blondish elf: first of all, I wanted to congratulate you for your wedding and the birth of your child...
Gale: thank you....er...
Blondish elf: oh yes I'm so sorry I haven't introduced myself! My name is Unwin, and these are my nephews Arwyn and Berwyn.
Gwydion: thank you Unwin, your well wishes are much appreciated...
Gale: yes, thank you...
Unwin: If I may, your highnesses, I also have brought you a gift... to you and the little prince...
Gale: a gift! For Glyn! Really! That is so kind of you... and what is it you have brought?
Unwin: my two nephews.
Berwyn: what?!
Gale: you've brought me... two kids? I'm not sure I understand...
Unwin: I think my two nephews could make excellent guards for the prince....
Gale: oh, I see... well I---
Berwyn: I can't believe it!
Berwyn: how dare you... how dare you do this without even telling us, never mind asking us! You evil, evil uncle! I knew you were scheming something, it was not a case that we just happened to pass by the royal wedding!
Unwin: of course, I apologise for my nephew's behaviour, I assure you he will be punished later for his lack of respect and gratitude. But I assure you that they are generally two well behaved kids who will make excellent guards and will protect the prince until they live...
Gale: I see... and I appreciate the thought.... but help me understand... it looks like these boys had absolutely no idea of what you had planned for them... am I correct?
Unwin: yes, your majesty.
Gale: and why is that, may I ask?
Unwin: I did not deem necessary to inform them as it would have led to useless protests. You see, they're just kids, my late sister's boys, they wouldn't understand that serving their country is the greatest gift they could ever have...
Gale: I see..... however....
Gale: .... how could you not tell them! It's their future after all, however much we may appreciate your "gift", they should be the ones to decide what they may want or not want to do!
Unwin: but your majesty, surely you see that as kids, they would just play in the woods all day long were the choice left to them! You can't expect them to understand---
Gale: yes yes, but do you have any idea what it means to be stuck in life and destiny that was chosen for you? Or maybe that you chose yourself in a moment of madness, but still....
Unwin: I don't think I understand---
Gale: yes you don't, but I do! And I would not want to impose to these boys a life and destiny that they have not agreed upon!
Berwyn: *smiles*
Gwydion: *smiles* little Glyn, I think your mother is going to become a very good Queen, don't you think so?
Unwin: but your majesty, I---
Berwyn: hahahahaha shame on you, evil uncle! You deserve this!
Berwyn: and actually the Queen is not as bad as I thought she would be... maybe this mad idea could turn out to be not as bas as I thought it would be...
Leo: excuse me, if I may, although I'm sure the Queen and King appreciate your offer, I do agree with my sister that we should ask the boys' opinion on this... surely you want to do what their mother wished best for them?
Alice: yes, as a mother, I would not want my kids to be forced into a future they have not chosen...
Unwin: if I may, my lady, you are not from these lands... over here things are done differently, in particular if you are a poor peasant like myself. My sister passed away soon after the boys were born.. and as their father had left long before then, I was the only family they had left. I promised my sister I would take care of them, but there was no way to know what she would have wanted me to do. Therefore, with my gift today I'm only being true to my word to my sister. I'm taking care of my nephews in the best way I can: offering them a better future than the one they could have with me...
Aneira: wait a second, did you just insult my mum for coming from a different country? That's...not nice! She belongs here as much as my dad belongs to our world, and as much as my brother and myself belong to both places!
Alice: calm down Aneira, it's okay...
Aneira: I just can't stand people judging other people from their place of birth! This is so...unfair! And honestly quite stupid...
Aneira: .... people should be valued for their character and good heart, and the contribution they give to the world! Judging people from which country they come from or I don't know, how they look and other rubbish ideas is so last century! And quite stupid really...
Arwyn: ....
Aneira: you're an evil evil man!
Unwin: and who is judging who now?
Grandpa Plant: indeed! How can he insult King Leo's family like that! And, treat his nephews that way! I'm sure his sister would not be proud of him at all! Although on one thing he's right: those poor boys will definitely have a better life as Glyn's guards than with such a horrible man!
Berwyn: actually, your highness, if we could be allowed to speak...
Gale: of course you can... er....
Berwyn: I'm Berwyn, and my twin brother is Arwyn. I think that, after all, our mischievous uncle was right in one thing. We will have a better future here, than the one we would have in his farm. So I think we can accept the offer.
Gale: that is very kind of you Berwyn. But I need to ask you, if you and your brother would be happy to be my son's guards forever. It is a big commitment you know!
Berwyn: if I can be honest, your majesty, I would not have envisaged this for my future, but one must be realistic and this is really the best option we have.
Gale: does this work for your brother as well?
Berwyn: yes, he's too shy to speak in public, so I can speak for him as well. We are inseparable. And I'm sure he agrees, isn't it so, Ar?
Arwyn: I....er....think so...
Gale: okay then, if you both agree, it's decided! We accept your kind offer to be prince Glyndwr's guards and protect him from harm so long as you shall in the position to do so. Welcome to the castle, Berwyn and Arwyn!
Arwyn: ....
Unwin: thank you for your kindness, your highness.... and again congratulations...
Gale: and now, if you don't mind, I think the dances can start!
Leo: will you dance with me, my wonderful wife?
Alice: *giggles* of course...
Leo: this reminds me of the first time we danced together... in this very room!
Alice: oh yes, I do remember... sweet memories...
Leo: I could dance with you all my life...
Alice: so could I...
Gwydion: so, how are you finding being my wife?
Gale: what kind of question is that! Of course I love it, it's like I'm in a dream and I don't want to wake up... I honestly didn't think this would be possible....
Gwydion: see? Together anything is possible...
Gale: yes... indeed...
Gale: I love you....
Gwydion: wow, that was a spontaneous revelation!
Gale: well, I too can show my true feelings once in a while, in particular to my husband, don't you think?
Gwydion: I think I'll totally enjoy the moment then!
Aneira: I'm happy it got all sorted out for auntie Gale and uncle Gwydion and little Glyn... and for those two elf boys as well, it must be horrible to have somebody deciding your future for you! But at least they were happy with it in the end... I hope they'll be happy here!
Arwyn: what the heck is wrong with you, brother? Why on earth did you go along with uncle Unwin's mad ideas? You know as well as I do that he didn't have our future at heart, he just saw it as a good opportunity to get rid of us!
Berwyn: I perfectly know that....
Arwyn: so why did you say we agreed? I certainly did not! Now you got us stuck in a babysitting job for the eternity!
Berwyn: well, you could have said something you know... why didn't you?
Arwyn: because I thought you had a plan, as you always do! But I didn't think it would involve getting us stuck here, babysitting a child! Like, seriously? Is this what you want for your future Ber?
Berwyn: well, it's always better than being stuck with uncle Unwin! Would you rather plough the land and grow potatoes for the rest of your life? Instead of uncle Unwin, and getting nothing out of it? You know how he's like, he would have got us to work as soon as possible and he would have kept all the money for himself! I think now that he got rid of us, he's going to sell the farm and start travelling the world as he's always wanted!
Arwyn: and what about us? We'll be babysitting the evil Queen's kid while he's travelling, good move Ber, you've actually done him a favour!
Berwyn: oh, she's not that evil, she did us a favour too! Or did you not pick the escape clause?
Arwyn: what escape clause? You know that when the Queen or King accepts you as a guard, their words are binding forever, you can't just wake up one morning and decide you don't want to be a guard anymore, we would end up in prison!
Berwyn: that's exactly it, the words are binding, so obviously you didn't listen carefully... and now I suggest you shut up brother...
Aneira: hi guys...
Trystan: Annie! You're back!
Aneira: ... yes, it's way past bed time little brother, and a long journey awaits tomorrow!
Arwyn: .... do you think she heard?
Berwyn: yeah!
Trystan: but I don't want to go, I want to stay here with cousin Glyn, and Berwyn and Arwyn, they're cool!
Aneira: no chance, mum sent me to fetch you, do you have any idea of what time it is?
Trystan: but I don't want to go!
Aneira: come on little one, say goodnight to your new friends and then we shall go!
Trystan: do you think we can invite them home once in a while? I'm going to miss cousin Glyn... and Berwyn and Arwyn seem so cool!
Aneira: it would be nice, wouldn't it? But I think auntie Gale needs them all here, to look after Glyn...
Aneira: although I assume they would be happy to take a holiday from their babysitting duties...
Arwyn: *blushing*
Arwyn: so... you're leaving tomorrow uh?
Aneira: yeah...
Arwyn: look, I'm sorry okay? I did not mean to be ungrateful but... all this stuff that happened tonight has completely changed our lives... would you not be shocked if you were in my position right now?
Aneira: yes I would be... I was just teasing you... Arwyn, is it? I understand how you might be feeling... but to be honest, I do think you got the best deal tonight... for sure you would not want to live with that uncle of yours?
Arwyn: no... but I would like to be free! Instead---
Aneira: auntie Gale can be mischievous, yes, but she's not exactly what she looks like... she does have a good heart deep down somewhere.. and she did stand up for you tonight...
Arwyn: yes but--
Aneira: what I mean is, you might not be happy to be on babysitting duties right now - although I do not think that will be the case - but you can have a happier life here, and you might end up enjoying it more than you may think now.
Aneira: And Glyn is a clever little thing, I'm sure you three will have fun together when he grows up and become best friends!
Arwyn: really? He's still the Queen's son....
Aneira: yes, but don't forget he's also the King's son, and the King used to be what you are now... now, I think we really need to go, don't we, Trystan? Good luck to you and your brother... maybe one day we'll meet again. Goodnight!
Aneira: come on Trystan, mummy will be worried!
Arwyn: ....
Berwyn: .....
Berwyn: *chuckles*
Arwyn: what?
Berwyn: oh brother, you've got it veeery bad!
Arwyn: what?
Berwyn: a crush on that girl of course!
Arwyn: I don't have absolutely anything!
Berwyn: good, because she's not for you Ar... she's a princess! And anyway she lives veery far away who knows where! You'd better resign yourself to your life as a babysitter *chuckles*
Arwyn: ... I don't even know her name...
Berwyn: her name is Aneira, I heard her mum call her so....
Arwyn: Aneira... it's a nice name....
To be continued....
I hope you enjoyed the chapter and the story!! More coming asap :)
It's a special day today and I finally managed to gift myself some relaxing writing time to finish this super long chapter! Happy birthday to me :D
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