Hello everyone and welcome back to the Love Legacy!
Last time the prom turned out to be a great night for some, and created some drama for others....
.....but I'm feeling a bit dizzy now, too much spinning around... can we just dance quietly for a minute?
Trystan: sure... come here....
Trystan: better?
Matilda: yes....
Matilda: Trystan...
Trystan: shh.. don't say anything...
.....
Trystan: ......
Matilda: Trystan....
Trsytan: what----
Trystan: oh my goodness...
Trystan: holy plumbob... it was just a dream, right?... relax Trystan, it was just a dream... no big deal...
Trystan: but there's no way I can fall asleep again now...
Trystan: it's so early... watching TV is out of question then, or I'll wake everyone up...
Trystan: I'll just go back to my secret inventing room... it'll help clear my head...
Trystan: *tinkers* I can't believe it.. where did all that come from?
Trystan: I don't even like her!
Matilda: Trystan.....
Trystan: aaargh stop!! Go away!! Come on man, it was just a dream... focus!
Trystan: ouch!!!! I said FOCUS!
Trystan: .... it's still there.... why do I keep thinking about it, it was just a dream! A dream! Focus Trystan, focus...
Trystan: there you go, the perks of growing up... I can use something new!
Trystan: ta dah!! Done!! I've created a mechanic whale toy! In your face, Matilda, in your face! You thought my inventing hobby was rubbish and look what I've just done!
Trystan: that's so lame, she can't hear me anyway.... besides, it didn't make me feel better at all... has inventing lost its power on me? Rubbish....
Trystan: perhaps if I took up a new hobby to keep my brain busy and stop thinking of....certain things... yes, let's take inventing skills to a new level!
Trystan: Matilda...
Trystan: aaaaargh go awayyyyy!! Stop thinking about that stupid dream!!!! I won't think about it again... I won't think about it again..... aaargh!!!
Aneira: morning.... hey, has anyone seen Trystan?
Berwyn: mmm I don't remember seeing him this morning...
Arwyn: neither do I...
Leo: yes, I was just asking your mother....
Alice: Annie, is he alright?
Alice: I know he's grown up now, but I still worry about him more than I do about any of you...
James: did you hear that, Eric? Mummy is not worried about us!
James: we are so good that mummy doesn't think she needs to worry about us...
Glyn: and that's surely a good thing, isn't it?
James: naaah, I think we should do something about it.... right brother? *winks* Eric, are you listening?
Eric: .... Trystan wasn't in his bed this morning when we woke up... what if he's run away?
Berwyn: don't worry Eric, I'm sure he's around somewhere...
Aneira: well, I think I know where he might be...
Berwyn: yeah, he's probably mulling over last night's events...
Arwyn: shut up, Berwyn...
Alice: wait a minute, what do you mean by "mulling over last night's events"? What events?
Leo: I think I'd better go find him...
Arni: .... this doesn't bode well... poor Trystan
Lowri: yes yes whatever. Now, let's focus on the real important things. Why can grandma have a slice of cake for breakfast, when we're stuck with this omelette thingy?
Arni: because that omelette thingy was cooked with love by your grandma, and as there was not enough for everyone she decided to let you have it and she fixed herself some leftovers...
Lowri: I see... but since I love grandma, can I swap?
Arni: nope, birthday cake for breakfast is very bad for kids indeed! Besides, if I could I would have swapped myself...
June: who's talking about swapping breakfasts? That mushroom omelette is one of my best recipes!
Arwyn: don't worry, I'm sure Trystan is just fine... he might just need some time alone...
Leo: not from his father... my son is a grown up man now, well, kind of. It's time that we have a man to man conversation...
Leo: oh, they grow up so fast!
Eric: guys, get moving with your omelettes, I want to go out and play in the snow!
Trystan: there, Luna, here's a treat for you...
Trystan: yes I know you like it! Good girl!
Trystan: now, how about some brushing?
Trystan: there you go, good girl...
Leo: there you are, Trys!
Leo: I have to confess that when I didn't find you in your inventing room I feared the worst... but there you are!
Trystan: hi dad...
Leo: I didn't know you liked horses!
Trystan: well, they're nice... and Berwyn taught me how to take care of them... I was afraid at first, but they're such sweet animals... and I feel at peace when I look after them...
Leo: well, I'm glad you find the horses relaxing...
Leo: but tell me, Trys... is there anything in particular that makes you feel stressed at the moment?
Trystan: dad... really.... what have they told you?
Leo: nothing... but everyone was worried about you as you didn't show up for breakfast... and they mentioned that something had happened last night but didn't provide details...
Trystan: it's nothing dad, just forget it...
Leo: well, it's obviously more than nothing to make you skip breakfast... look, I'm here to listen, if you want...
Leo: is it about a girl?
Trystan: what? Oh dear... dad!
Leo: because I know how you feel! Or I can guess anyway... I've been there as well you know! So if you wanted to talk... we can have a man to man conversation...
Trystan: oh dad, please! I can't believe we're having this conversation... can you please forget about it? I'm fine... it's just...
Leo: it's just?
Trystan: there is this girl....
Leo: see? I knew it!
Trystan: it's no big deal! Actually, there's no deal at all. There is nothing at all. Really. Zero. Void!
Leo: I get it... but you would like if there was... something?
Trystan: what? No way, absolutely not!
Leo: are you sure?
Trystan: well... I think so... I don't even like her... but I can't stop thinking about her....
Leo: riiiight...
Trystan: not in a good way! In a bad, bad way, I wish that stupid dream would just get out of my head!
Leo: what stupid dream?
Trystan: nothing... it's nothing dad, it will pass...
Leo: look, why don't we go for a walk in the snow? Just the two of us. And we can take the horses and I can show you the place where I proposed to your mother!
Trystan: jeez dad, why would I want to see that place...
Leo: oh, it's just a nice and quiet spot where to have a good conversation... it's very peaceful... you'll see!
Aneira: so... what do you think? Will you be happy to share the bedroom with your big sister?
Lowri: mmm I don't know...
Lowri: to be honest I think I would have liked to have my own bedroom...
Aneira: well, at least you're honest...
Lowri: but I like the colours in this room. And I like that little artsy extension there. Do you think I could create my own paintings in there?
Aneira: of course! I'm not using it much these days, anyway... but it's good when you've got a friend sleeping over! Your cousin Ella used that sofa many times...
Lowri: mmm yes, I think that overall I like it.
Aneira: well, that's great!
Lowri: so long as you don't start sticking pictures of your boyfriend on the walls or something!
Aneira: what? Of course not! I'm not that kind of girl... besides, who said that I've got a boyfriend?
Lowri: oh come on sister, you can stop pretending, everybody knows that you've got a thing for blue hair and pointy ears! *grins*
Aneira: I... who said that? That's not true, I---
Lowri: fine, I'll go ask him then. Actually, I can even shout from here, I bet he can hear me. HEY ARW---
Aneira: shut up! He'll hear you!
Lowri: that was exactly the point.
Aneira: okay okay, you win. But he's not my boyfriend. He... I don't know exactly what we are to be honest...
Lowri: do you smooch him?
Aneira: what!! Lowri!!
Lowri: because if you do, I think he's your boyfriend.
Aneira: well... I guess... it's more complicated than that!
Lowri: it doesn't seem complicated to me... now, since we're sharing a room, tell me all about it.
Aneira: all about what?
Lowri: boys, of course! Not the soppy parts, please, the facts! I'm growing up and I'm interested to know what to expect.
Aneira: well... okay I guess. But first you need to survive the initiation ritual, for having moved in your big sister's bedroom.
Lowri: what ritual?
Aneira: this!
Lowri: ouch! That's not fair I was not prepared!
Aneira: prepare to fight, baby sis!
Lowri: be careful about what you wish for, big sis....
Lowri: there you go!
Aneira: ouch!
Lowri: I'm a little girl but it doesn't mean I cannot fight back!
Aneira: I give you that Lo, you're a strong opponent!
Eric: what is all this noise, coming from upstairs? You can even hear it over the noise of the broken dishwasher...
Alice: Bonehilda... are you okay? You don't need to take out any more stuff from the fridge... particularly frozen brains... you know, not a priority when you have a flooded kitchen, a broken dishwasher and a pile of dirty dishes....
Bonehilda: oh, really?
Alice: fine, I think you're a bit burnt out, you need some rest... go to sleep, Bonehilda, I'll take over here...
Bonehilda: umph, I was perfectly capable of doing everything myself!
Alice: I seriously doubt that...
Alice: don't worry kids, go out and play, I'll finish cleaning here...
And on a side note... Olive is pregnant! Bring on the kittens!!
James: so... shall we have a snowball fight?
Glyn: sounds cool!
James: Eric? Why so sad? I thought you wanted to come out and play?
Eric: yes I do! I was just thinking... perhaps we could move the snowball fight to the park.....
James: why the park?
Eric: Jenny said she was going to the Winter Festival with her sister today... I thought we might join them, that's all...
James: .... Glyn, are you thinking what I am thinking?
Glyn: uhm... I'm not sure...
James: *whispers* I think Eric is in love!
James: *giggles*
Eric: hey! I'm right here!
Eric: and I don't see what is wrong with this anyway. I like to spend time with Jenny, so what? She's a nice girl!
James: *laughing*
Lowri: what are you laughing about, guys? I thought you said you were going out for a snowball fight? I just won a pillow fight with Annie so I feel ready for snowballs!
Eric: actually, we just changed our minds... how about a trip to the Winter festival? The others said they would go, we can meet her there...
Lowri: what, "others"?
James: guess...
Lowri: oooh, Eric is having a date, isn't he? *giggles*
Eric: I'm not having a date!
Lowri: anyway, if we are going, I might as well ask Clara to join us, she always seems so lonely... I think she's a good friend of Zoe, but other than that...
Glyn: yeah, speaking of which, why don't we invite the rest of the gang as well? It could be fun...
James: ...
Eric: where is everyone?
Lowri: relax, brother, they're coming...
Clara: hey guys!
Lowri: yes! They're here, they're here!
James: now, who should be the one to relax?
Eric: probably me... okay Eric, you can do it...
Lowri: hey guys!
Eric: hi Jenny...
Alex: this winter festival looks cool! Have you ever been snowboarding, Luke?
Luke: no... but it would be fun to try!
Glyn: hey James... one thing...
James: what?
Glyn: how do I look?
James: excuse me?
Glyn: come on James, I don't have time for this... do I look alright?
James: I guess... why?
James: oh dear... please, not you too...
Glyn: well, I may as well tell you...
James: no way, I don't want to know! What is wrong with you guys! We're kids, we're supposed to be enjoying life and have fun! Besides, girls are so annoying! Why would you do that to yourself!
Glyn: *laughs* well, you'll get there too, at some point! Besides, I would advise you not to talk too loudly about this... you might be overheard.... now if you'll excuse me...
James: no I won't! I don't care about girls, I want to have fun! I swear I won't be interested in any girl until absolutely necessary!
Lowri: hey bro, who are you shouting at?
James: no one in particular...
Lowri: okay cool, now, we were talking about going ice skating!
James: sounds good to me...
Jenny: .... and then, the monster came out of the wardrobe and it was sooo scary!
Eric: it does sound scary... to be honest I don't like horror movies... why would you give yourself two hours of terror and a night of nightmares!
Jenny: I don't know... but sister wanted to watch it...and I like going to the movies...
Eric: you know what? Next time we can go to the movies together and we can watch something funny, how about that?
Jenny: cool!
Glyn: hey Zoe! Nice to see you again!
Zoe: hey Glyn... thanks for inviting me here...
Glyn: oh I didn't invite you... I mean, I'm glad you're here but it was James who organised it... I didn't know that you would be here at all....er....
Zoe: okay...
Glyn: but hey, nice day to spend outside in the snow! I so love the snow, don't you?
Zoe: it's nice yeah... Lowri said that we should go ice skating, but I've never done it before, I'm a bit nervous... besides, Chloe is not around, she said she was going shopping with Amelia... she's quite bossy but I feel a bit lost without her...
Glyn: don't worry Zoe, I can teach you how to ice skate no problem! You're gonna be totally fine!
Zoe: cool! Can you ice skate then?
Glyn: of course I can... er.... done it a million of times!
Zoe: wow!
Janet: ...so, what do you think?
James: I'm not sure... we shouldn't be interfering... it's not really our business, is it? I'd rather enjoy my day out than do any matchmaking activity for my brother... I don't think he needs any help anyway...
Janet: but of course he does, and so does my sister! I mean, can't you see them? It's obvious that they like each other but they're too shy to admit it! If we leave them alone they're going to grow old still being "friends". We need a bit of action here, and if they can't do it, we can help them!
James: if you say so...
Janet: I do say so! And I also say, let's team up and get them together! Easy!
James: uhm.... and what should we be doing exactly?
Janet: don't worry about that, I've got everything planned! You just follow me! *winks*
Glyn: soooooooo.... here's how you do it.... argh.... kind of....
Zoe: .... are you sure you can do this Glyn?
Glyn: of course! It's just that I'm not used to the kind of ice you have here... the one at home is ... well, it's different ....
Zoe: .... just don't get hurt...
Eric: ... come on people, move along!
Zoe: actually, it's not that hard...
Janet: it's cool! I love ice skating!
Zoe: woah....
Jenny: watch out Zoe... ice can be tricky...
Clara: how is it going Lowri?
Lowri: er... I think I can do it...
Clara: it's not difficult, just follow me! One foot ahead one foot back...
Lowri: right... I can do it...
Lowri: yeeeeee this is fun! Look guys, I can go fast now!
Clara: well done Lo, just make sure you don't lose the focus or you might--- ouch! See? Don't lose the balance!
Eric: speaking of which! Aaaaargh!!
James: brother, don't fall or I'll skate on you! I can't stop!
Janet: how is it going Glyn? Have you got used to our different ice yet? *giggles*
Glyn: oh, shut up...
Janet: because if you have, I think you could teach Zoe how to spin together.... hoping that my sister will get the hint and try it as well *grins*
Glyn: actually, that's a good idea...
Glyn: so.... are you ready?
Zoe: I'm not sure... I don't think I can do it Glyn, I can barely stand on my skates...
Glyn: oh don't worry about it, I'm a pro! Just follow me okay? Just hold my hands and it will be fine!
Zoe: oooh We're spinning! Amazing!
Glyn: see? It's not that hard! Just relax and don't worry about anything, I'll take care of-----
Zoe: aaargh!!!
Glyn: OUCH.... that hurt....
Zoe: you okay?
Glyn: yeah... you?
Zoe: okay... but I think I'm a bit tired now... and I'm freezing...
Glyn: in that case... come on, I'll get you a hot chocolate at the stall!
Jenny: come on Eric, let's try to spin!
Eric: I'm not sure... did you not see what just happened to Glyn and Zoe? It's not as easy as it seems...
Jenny: well, we won't know until we try!
Eric: that's right... and worst case scenario...
Jenny: ...we'll just end up bums on ice! Could be worse really...
Eric: I like that you're so positive about things, you always make me happy...
Jenny: aww thank you!
Glyn: so, what would you like Zoe? Hot chocolate?
Zoe: yes please...
Zoe: mmm this is good... tastes delicious...
Glyn: great! And it will warm you up as well...
Zoe: thanks, Glyn...
Glyn: any time! *smiles*
Zoe: I still doubt your ice skating skills though! How can ice be different where you're from? I mean, ice is always ice...
Glyn: er... well....
Glyn: okay okay, I give up! I had never skated before today... but I wanted to impress you!
Zoe: impress me? Why?
Glyn: well, because you're a nice girl and I wanted an excuse to spend some time with you! There, I said it.
Zoe: but why?
Glyn: why what?
Zoe: I mean, why did you not just say that?
Glyn: I don't know, I wanted to look cool I suppose...
Zoe: I already think you're cool, Glyn, you don't need to make up stories...
Glyn: really? Wow... thanks...
Jenny: ouch...
Eric: that's it, I'm done... way too hard...
Clara: it's not that hard guys, look at me! I can do pirouettes!
Clara: and skate backwards!
Lowri: I want to try too!
Janet: okay James, we're the only ones who haven't tried this...
James: and I'm totally okay with it!
Lowri: cool, I can do pirouettes too!
Jenny: be careful with the spinning sis, it's not as easy as it looks...
Lowri: Jen, come and do pirouettes with me!
Jenny: right... but I'll just try one... I'm bruised enough...
Jenny: oh cool, it's not that hard after all! Look what I can do, Jan!
Janet: what? Ouch!!
Lowri: oops...
Jenny: I told you it was hard!
Janet: fine....let's move to plan B.
James: which is?
Janet: enough exercise for today, let's go to the cinema!
Alex: guys, where are you? You don't know what you're missing... snowboarding is sooooo cool!!
Jenny: here we are... anyone knows what movies are on today?
Glyn: nope, but who cares, it's just nice to go to the cinema all together!
Lowri: I want to see a funny movie! Can we go see a funny movie?
Janet: I know what we can go watch! Follow me please!
Clara: guys, it's getting late, I think I should go, I don't want my parents to worry about me... but it was a fun afternoon, thank you!
Lowri: ..... that is not a funny movie.
Alex: it's a romantic movie.... ewwww!
Luke: jeez, it's disgusting! Who picked this rubbish?
James: .... romantic movie... seriously?
Janet: well, we are trying to get your brother and my sister together, I thought to get them in the mood...
James: fine, but why do we have to endure this rubbish as well?
Jenny: what do you think of the movie?
Eric: er.... it wouldn't have been my first pick... but it's.... er..... alright...I guess....
Lowri: this is rubbish! Where is my funny movie?
Glyn: I didn't pick this thing I swear...
Zoe: actually I quite like it... I like romance.... don't you?
Glyn: er.... sure why not...
James: I don't think it was a great choice...
Janet: who cares if nobody liked it, we want only two people to like it!
James: I don't think they liked it either....
Janet: you just wait and see...
Eric: but hey, I was thinking: since someone else picked this movie and it was quite rubbish, I don't think it counts towards the "I'll take you to the movies" promise I made you earlier.
Jenny: probably not...
Eric: so I suggest we could come back again another time, to see something nicer... what do you think?
Jenny: sounds good to me... *smiles*
Lowri: booo what a waste of money! Can we go see another one?
Tyler: right, so what are you planning to do now?
Trystan: I don't know... Jimmy?
Jimmy: I don't know man, I wasn't there, but I think you messed up big time....
Trystan: but I didn't do anything! As I explained earlier, I did nothing at all!
Jimmy: well, in this case nothing means everything...
Tyler: wow that's very wise...
Trystan: uh?
Jimmy: Trys, I'm not sure because I've been a teen for less than one day and I wasn't there but... it sounds like you should have taken some kind of.... position...
Tyler: yay for Jimmy, he's got a point!
Trystan: what kind of position? I don't think I have one!
Tyler: seriously dude, after all this time you should know if you like her or not...
Trystan: who? Adrienne?
Tyler: goodness me, what have you got in that head of yours?
Tyler: of course I'm not talking about Adrienne! I'm talking about that sidekick of yours, Matilda...
Trystan: she's not my sidekick...
Tyler: well, I was going to say girlfriend but I guessed you wouldn't have liked it...
Trystan: and she's most certainly not my girlfriend! She doesn't even like me, she's hated me from minute one! She's just been around to annoy me...
Jimmy: well, that's not what it seemed....
Trystan: but that's exactly what it was! She was just... sticking around... I don't think she had many friends anyway... besides, I didn't think anybody liked her, why do you seem to be on her side now?
Jimmy: well, the point is not whether we like her or not...
Tyler: the point is whether you like her or not....
Trystan: .....
Tyler: so?
Trystan: I... I'm not sure... I never thought about this before....
Tyler: like, seriously?
Tyler: I knew my Len was the one for me since I first met her at your cousin Nick's party!
Jimmy: wow that's a long time ago... I don't even remember if I was at that party... was I?
Trystan: well... good for you! It's not that easy for me... besides, that wouldn't have even crossed my mind when I was a child...
Tyler: right, but what about now? I mean, you two seemed to get along pretty well on the dance floor the other night...
Trystan: yeah I guess... it was fun, yes! And it was always better than spending time with Adrienne... regardless how the evening ended, whatever made her lock herself into the toilet for the whole time was a blessing!
Jimmy: *laughs* oh my goodness, why did I not grow up one day earlier! I would have paid to see that!
Tyler: exactly! Not the paying thing, the Matilda thing. You were happy it was Matilda you were dancing with, and you wouldn't have enjoyed so much if it had been Adrienne. Or someone else. Right?
Trystan: uhm... probably....
Tyler: well, that's a positive feeling, we're getting there! So?
Trystan: so what? Honestly, I don't know why you two have suddenly switched sides and want me to like Matilda...
Jimmy: we don't want you to do anything Trys, we're just trying to help you figure out what you want... right Tyler?
Tyler: exactly... and if you don't like her, that's fine, you've already messed up and broken her heart, she won't bother you again!
Trystan: I haven't broken her heart!
Tyler: er... sorry to contradict you there, but I was there too and saw it happening from an objective outsider's perspective. By not taking sides, you did indeed break her heart. If you thought that she was special, you should have said so. If you thought that she wasn't, you should have said so. But not saying anything at all....
Trystan: but I had been put in an awkward position! I hate when people do that, it's not my fault!
Tyler: yes, but sometimes you're still going to find yourself in such position, whether you want it or not. And you should try to get out of it the best way possible for all the involved.
Jimmy: even not choosing is a choice, Trystan... and it means that you have messed up big time, even if that's not what you had intended...
Tyler: exactly! Your wise cousin is right Trys. Whether you can accept it or not, you have messed up. Now, if you care for that girl even one tiny bit, you should make it up to her.
Trystan: but... she doesn't even like me!
Tyler: .... seriously Trystan?
Trystan: and I don't know what I feel! I had never thought of it before...
Tyler: well, think about it now! Say she walks over here and gives you a smooch, how would you feel about it?
Trystan: WHAT!!!
Jimmy: guys...
Tyler: Because if you think you would like it then it's quite obvious that---
Jimmy: guys! Shut up, here she comes...
Trystan: .... Matilda....
Trystan: .... er.... hi.....
Jimmy: *whispering* I think you were right, man...
Tyler: *whispering* told ya! He's the only one who hasn't realised it yet...
Trystan: hello!
Matilda: *sighs*
Trystan: wait... where are you going...
Trystan: wait... Matilda.... why are you ignoring me.... we need to talk....
Matilda: I don't think so...
Trystan: but....
Jimmy: he's got it real bad, hasn't he...
Tyler: oh yeah....
Trystan: I think she's mad at me again....
Jimmy: what are you waiting for, Trys... go talk to her!
Matilda: so... is this supposed to be the teen class? Seriously? Just this bunch of losers?
Matilda: oh, hello Adrienne, you're part of the losers too...
Adrienne: no need to insult me, Matilda... at least I'm trying to be civil and not insult you in public...
Matilda: oh really, so did you consider the prom as a private event then? Pathetic...
Red haired girl: hey, who's that?
Laura: oh dear, that's Matilda... I had not realised she had aged up as well...
Laura: we used to like the same boy and as much as I hate to admit it Liz, she won...
Liz: do you want me and Cynthia to give her a hard time?
Laura: naaah, I've heard rumors that said boy dumped her in front of everyone at the prom the other night... she got what she deserved... and got her heart broken as well...
Cynthia: well, then perhaps we could ask her to join us and we could all have fun giving a hard time to said boy!
Laura: mmm that could be an interesting development...
Trystan: Matilda, wait a minute please!
Matilda: *sighs*
Trystan: .... and stop pretending that you're not hearing me, or haven't seen me!
Ella: uh oh, Len, look, things are getting heated over there...
Matilda: *sighs* fine, Trystan, what do you want.
Trystan: I.... I don't know.... I just... I don't want you to be upset with me...
Matilda: seriously, Trystan? Is this the best you can do?
Trystan: well... you're not even looking at me... it's not easy to talk to someone who looks away!
Matilda: fine! Happy now? What do you want from me, Trystan?
Trystan: I... I wanted to make sure you were okay...
Matilda: oh, that is very... thoughtful. And what makes you think I am not?
Trystan: well... you look... different... like you're not yourself...
Trystan: listen, the other night... I didn't mean it, but I think I offended you in some way, and I---
Matilda: I don't want to talk about the other night, now or ever again. The other night was the most disappointing in my whole life, but I have moved on now. So if you don't mind---
Trystan: look, I know you think I disappointed you, but I only wanted to explain---
Matilda: as I just said, I have moved on. I'm no worry of yours anymore, Trystan. Now if you don't mind, I'll go find myself a seat.
Trystan: ....
Aneira: oh no.... poor Trys...
Laura: wow, well done there! I can see that we are now on the same side, Matilda...
Matilda: ... I don't know what you're talking about.
Cynthia: *laughs* cool girl! Come and sit with us!
Octavia: I sense a huge evil power raising... the power of disappointment and the pain of a broken heart... you'll just wait and see.... this is only the beginning *mwahahahaha*
Adrienne: .... you're terrifying sometimes, you know that?
Trystan: oh my goodness, have I just made a fool of myself in front of the whole class?
Jimmy: well, the teacher is not here yet so technically it could have been worse...
Trystan: oh dear...
Jimmy: Trys, forget about it, let's find some seats... as far away from those girls as possible so that we can talk....
Trystan: I don't think I want to talk about this anymore...
Aneira: poor little brother... he's having a very hard time...
Arwyn: I wish we could do something for him!
Aneira: I don't think there's anything anyone can do... he needs to figure out what he wants and he needs to do it on his own...
Aneira: and hopefully without other evil interferences!
Adrienne: hey, what have I got to do with it?
Trystan: I feel such an idiot!
Jimmy: poor Trys...
Berwyn: hey, chin up man, you've got nothing to be ashamed of!
Liz: oh, I think he does... I mean, that jumper? Seriously?
Laura: *giggles* SO outdated... I don't know how I could find him nice, as a child... what exactly did you find in him, Matilda?
Matilda: I... I don't know what you're talking about.
Cynthia: oh, you poor thing, you got your heart badly broken, haven't you?
Matilda: of course not. Besides, how can you know, you've known me for like five minutes!
Cynthia: but it's obvious you must have liked that Trystan very much... you probably still do...
Matilda: Trystan who? Oh, that Trystan... you're joking, right? I mean, have you seen him? How do you think I could have possibly even considered him?
Cynthia: that's the way to go girl.. denial is not the key, but you'll see, you'll be out of it before you even know it... I have been there myself, his name was Kaspar...
Matilda: right. I don't think I'm in the mood to listen to somebody else's love story though... sorry...
Cynthia: oh that's fine... it has a sad end you know, but it's a beautiful story. One day I'll tell you!
Matilda: great...
Elena: hey Octavia, did you have anything to do with all this mess?
Octavia: who, me? What do you think? *grins*
Elena: so what, did you set Adrienne up to this?
Octavia: Adrienne? She wasn't even there... or was she?
Elena: that's right she wasn't... but still... why hurt poor Trystan? He's your cousin! I thought you liked your family...
Octavia: I do indeed!
Octavia:.... but a calm sea never made a good sailor!
Adrienne: oh yes, I wish I was at the seaside right now...
Octavia: that is not what I was talking about....
Elena: and now she's talking in riddles... whatever, I give up...
Octavia: my evil deeds are so misunderstood sometimes... it's so painful... but you just wait and see! Just wait and see! And one day you'll understand... and you'll thank me... *mwaahahahaha*
Aneira: she's getting scarier by the day....
Ella: I think she's finally going nuts!
Trystan: I feel weird... I think I'm going to be sick...
Jimmy: naah, it's just that you think you made a fool of yourself in front of your friend...
Trystan: yeah, but why should I care? She doesn't seem to care at all... in fact, she's completely ignoring me...
Trystan: what's happening to me! I've never felt like this before!
Jimmy: again, I haven't been a teen for a very long time so I might be wrong... but I think the answer is a very simple one my friend...
Trystan: which is?
Jimmy: I think you care what Matilda thinks of you and you don't want to look stupid in front of her. I think you were so used to having her around, that even if you thought she was annoying, you actually miss her now that she ignores you.
Trystan: I don't know... I can't tell... maybe?
Jimmy: and, there's more!
Trystan: more!?
Jimmy: yes my friend, I dare think you might even have feelings for her which go beyond the friendship stage...
Trystan: do you mean to say.... no way, it can't be...
Jimmy: oh yes. My dear cousin and friend, I think you've got a crush on Matilda and you have never realised it...
Trystan: it can't be... I have never thought of her... well, that way...
Jimmy: are you really sure?
Trystan: well, yes... until recently I only thought---
Jimmy: yes, and the keywords are until recently!
Trystan: wow... but I didn't know...
Jimmy: I know you didn't... and the bad news is, as I said earlier, you messed up big time!
Trystan: oh dear... I think I really have!
Jimmy: great, you're seeing some sense now! Well, the good news is, you can always apologise and tell her how you feel...
Trystan: but what do you think I should do? She hates me now and completely ignores me. Besides, I don't even know exactly how or what I feel...
Jimmy: well, you could start by asking her to have a chat over a coffee... easy!
Trystan: like, ask her out... on a real date? I'm not sure I want to do that... it makes me feel nervous...
Jimmy: well, it doesn't need to be a big one, just a casual "hey, let's hang out together and see if we have something to talk about" type thing.
Trystan: right... okay... perhaps I could try that... but I'm not sure she would like to get a coffee... or listen to what I have to say anyway... and to be honest I'm not even sure of what I want to say...
Jimmy: well, you'll never know until try!
Ella: ... and I was so shocked! I mean, after all this time, I would have never expected a text from him you know!
Berwyn: ... so... are you going to accept the invite?
Ella: but of course I am! Harry is the love of my life, I would be a fool if I decided I was too proud to accept! Besides, he said he wants to talk to me about something, and who knows what that could be! He might have made up his mind and decided that we should go out together! But I don't dare to hope...
Berwyn: fine. What am I even doing here then.
Ella: what? Why are you upset now? You knew about Harry...
Berwyn: yes I did. So as I said, fine. Do as you please... not my business anyway.
Tyler: ....
Octavia: *smirks* .... and it's showtime!!
Cynthia: ...I can't believe anyone would do that to you! That guy is an a---
Liz: eww Cynth, no bad words...
Cynthia: well, you know what I mean...
Laura: well my dear, I'm glad you've turned the page... that Trystan was not worth your time... or mine!
Cynthia: speaking of which...
Laura: I can't believe he still has the courage to show his face here!
Cynthia: I'll use my death stare to make him understand that he's not wanted...
Cynthia: my death stare is obviously not working, is it?
Trystan: uh, what? I just want to speak to Matilda...
Liz: that is totally irrelevant. What matters is if she wants to speak with you, and guess what? I don't think she does. So take your pointy ears and ugly jumper outta here!
Trystan: but... why won't you even speak to me Matilda? What have I done?
Cynthia: wow, does he seriously not know? How thick can he be!
Matilda: told ya...
Matilda: right, sorry girls, I think I have to go...
Trystan: thank you....
Matilda: I didn't say I was going to speak to you, Trystan. Just leaving.
Trystan: but... wait! Where are you going now?
Matilda: somewhere where you cannot follow!
Trystan: she really doesn't want to talk to me Jimmy.... and now she's going to the restrooms!
Jimmy: sorry Trys, I thought she would at least listen...
Jimmy: perhaps I was wrong, perhaps she is mad beyond return... Trystan?
Trystan: I know you are in there! I'll shout through the door if necessary, but please listen to me for a minute!
Matilda: seriously Trystan... go away! Besides, it's not really appropriate to stand outside the girls' toilets shouting at the door!
Trystan: fine, then I'll just get in!
Matilda: what! You can't stay here, Trystan! It's the girls' toilets! You'll be in trouble if somebody sees you here!
Trystan: I don't care, if you won't talk to me when your new friends are around, perhaps you'll talk to me now... or at least listen to what I have to say...
Matilda: *sighs* fine, but be quick okay? I don't have the whole day....
Trystan: I just wanted to say... well, to be honest, I don't know exactly what I wanted to say...
Matilda: holy plumbob Trystan, will you ever make up your mind? Start taking some flipping decisions in your life!
Trystan: I know... I know I should...
Matilda: you do? Well you're making progress...
Trystan: I talked to Jimmy and he said... he's very wise you know, and he said....
Matilda: come on Trystan, as I said, I haven't got the whole day!
Trystan: well, it's not easy to talk to you, with this new look and attitude... if I didn't know you better I would not have even recognized you in this... outfit....
Matilda: oh really? And what is wrong with my outfit, if I might ask? Besides, obviously you don't know me at all! Why have you come here, Trystan? Did you want to insult me again, but this time you had the decency to do it in private, instead of in front of a staring crowd? Uh? Or did you not have the guts to do it in front of everyone anymore?
Trystan: what? Hey, calm down, I did not come here to insult you...
Matilda: so what do you want, Trystan? Say it and let's get it out and done with.
Trystan: I... I was wondering if you had any plans for this afternoon after school. Because if you don't, I thought we could go and have... a coffee or something... maybe...
Matilda: are you really asking me out, Trystan?
Trystan: er... no it's just... coffee...
Matilda: because if you are, you're doing it very badly.
Trystan: I don't know... I just thought it would be nice to have coffee together... and talk... like we used to... like... friends...
Matilda: we never had coffee before, Trystan. And we've never been friends anyway.
Trystan: well, whatever we were... I kind of.... miss it... there, I've said it.
Matilda: *smiles* it's too late, Trystan.
Trystan: I told you I'm sorry, I had not realised---
Matilda: it's too late. Now bugger off, I need to use the toilet, if you don't mind.
Trystan: right, sorry... I'll go then...
Trystan: ...but if you change your mind... I'll be waiting for you where we first met, in the playground behind the school...
Matilda: ... don't bother.
Trystan: I'll be there anyway!
Matilda: I'm not coming, Trystan! I won't be there!
Matilda: I won't be there...
Jimmy: so how did that go?
Trystan: she's really upset... but I still said that it would be nice to go out for coffee...
Jimmy: wow you asked her out! And what did she say?
Trystan: well, she said it's too late...
Jimmy: I'm sorry...
Trystan: but I told her that I'll be there anyway, whether she shows up or not!
Jimmy: wow.... and will you?
Trystan: of course! I'm sure she'll show up. I've known her for a long time Jimmy, she gets upset at stages, but then she always comes back...
Jimmy: well, if you're sure.... good luck Trys....
Trystan: as you said, what do I have to lose anyway...
Jimmy: well, however it goes, let me know okay? And if she doesn't show up we can go out and have a boys' night somewhere so you can forget her!
Trystan: I thought you were on her side...
Jimmy: I was, but I think I might have underestimated the extent of her anger... I thought that if you went to talk to her and told her how you felt she would have melted, but she didn't, so.... I might have been wrong... sorry....
Trystan: don't worry, she'll come!
Trystan: .... it's freezing cold...
Trystan: come on Matilda, where are you....
Clara: ... Trystan?
Clara: what are you doing here on your own? It's freezing!
Trystan: .... Clara.... I.... it is cold indeed.... what are you doing here?
Clara: oh, just having a walk, helps me clear my mind...
Trystan: same here... kind of... look, I was wondering... do you know if your sister had to stay longer in school today, for some reason?
Clara: Matilda? Oh no she came home ages ago...
Trystan: oh.... okay...
Clara: oh no! Were you waiting for her?
Trystan: I... doesn't matter, thanks for telling me, saved me some extra freezing time!
Trystan: I guess I'll go home then... thanks Clara...
Clara: Trystan, wait! Do you want me to pass her a message?
Trystan: no, no worries. Good night, Clara.
Clara: Wait! There is something else you probably should know... Trystan!
Aneira: they're so cute... I so love horses...
Arwyn: indeed.... listen, I was thinking...
Aneira: I've never learnt to ride properly, but I would love to...
Arwyn: exactly, so I was thinking...
Arwyn: what if I taught you?
Aneira: uh?
Aneira: Really!
Arwyn: yes! So that we could go on a ride together in the snow....
Aneira: oh, sounds very romantic *smiles*
Arwyn: yes, and I can take you to a special place!
Aneira: what special place?
Arwyn: Trystan told me your dad took him for a walk there on Sunday... he said it was a special place for your parents but I won't tell you why... but it's beautiful!
Arwyn: so, what do you say?
Aneira: well... a ride in the snow to a special beautiful place, sounds so perfect, how could I say no? Seems like the perfect date to me...
Arwyn: I was hoping you would say so...
Aneira: *giggles*
Arwyn: there are always so many people around, and so much stuff has been going on that I haven't been able to ask you to go out on a proper date... but I really wanted to....
Aneira: sounds perfect to me...
Arwyn: it's a date then!
Aneira: it is....
Eric: ewwwwww get a room, sister!
James: we should probably quickly retrace our steps back to the house... and go vomit!
Aneira: goodness me... Eric, James! What are you doing here, you gave me a heart attack!
James: you gave us one, sister! I mean, ewwww!
Aneira: oh shut up, you shouldn't have sneaked up on us like that!
Eric: and you didn't really pick a secluded spot, sister... anyway...
James: we're only here because mum sent us to find you. We've got guests.
Aneira: guests? Who---
Eric: you'll see.
Arwyn: you don't look happy....
James: we're not! And neither should you, I tell you....
Glyn: this is rubbish... I don't want to go!
Blodwen: why do you always have to be so difficult, brother! It is time for you to come back and resume your duties and training to be a king!
Lowri: this sounds so much like something your mother would say, Blodwen...
Blodwen: well, if mummy says it, it must be right, because mummy is the Queen!
Lowri: but you aren't, and you've got a brain, so why don't you voice your own thoughts, instead of someone else's?
Blodwen: but mummy's thoughts are always the right ones, so they should be mine as well!
Lowri: ....
Eric: we've brought Annie and Arwyn back...
James: yeah, found them in the horse paddock...smooching! Ewwww
Eric: shut up brother! I have a feeling this is best kept secret...
Eric: life is sad enough with them all leaving, we don't want to create them additional problems...
Aneira: Arwyn... does this mean...
Arwyn: oh dear...
Gale: there he is, the missing brother!
Gale: I can't believe what has been going on here! This was not what I had planned when I sent my dear boy over!
Blodwen: you should punish them, mummy, they disobeyed your orders!
Gale: you are right darling, I probably should... I am definitely most disappointed....
Lowri: I can't believe we are related.... evil snobby brat!
Enfys: mummy no upset, I no likes.... put me down I wants to play!
Gale: Leo and Alice, I'm very disappointed! I sent you my darling boy in the hope that you would teach him some life lessons that he was too stubborn to learn at home. I didn't send him here to have fun and make friends! And I definitely did not send his two guards here to do the same! I am most disappointed!
Alice: Gale, I'm not sure what you're talking about. I was under the impression that you wanted to get rid of your eldest as your nerves couldn't cope with your spoiled daughter when little Enfys arrived?
Leo: Alice...
Gale: excuse me? How dare you.... and where did you get this information from anyway? Uh? Apologise to me Alice, apologise to me right now!
Alice: to be honest, knowing you, that seemed like a very plausible explanation... after all, you had tried to get rid of Glyn once already...
Gale: enough!
Leo: Alice! What has got into you....
Alice: I'm sorry Leo, but certain things need to be said. Besides, I won't have your sister break our daughter's heart!
Gale: I see... so that's what this is all about, uh?
Gale: it is all about you two then.... Arwyn! You seemed to be the sensible one and I trusted you with my dear Glyn's life... what a disappointment! What have you got to say for yourself?
Arwyn: I---
Berwyn: Ar, don't worry, you didn't do anything wrong...
Gale: and you....how dare you distract one of my son's guards from his duties! I would have expected my brother's offspring to know better... you're a princess after all! And had your father not passed the crown on to me, you would be the first in line to be the new Queen!
Arwyn: oh dear, I had not thought of that...
Gale: it's a bit late for that, Arwyn!
Aneira: indeed. And if I remember the family history correctly, you were quite pleased with your unexpected luck, as you had always wanted to be Queen! And I would have never wanted to be like you. So it worked out very well for all the involved.
Gale: how dare you speak to me like that! I'm the Queen... and your auntie!
Aneira: and how dare you speak to me and Arwyn like that! We didn't do anything wrong, and if you had not noticed, your precious son obviously had a better time here than with his own family. And so did Arwyn and Berwyn. That itself says a lot!
Glyn: haha, about time somebody had the guts to stand up to her! You go Annie!
Eric: oh no, she's gonna get into trouble...
Gale: of course he had a better time! He didn't do or learn any of the things I sent him here for! Instead, you guys just let him have fun, and it looks like the invite was extended to his guards as well! Absolutely disgusting!
Aneira: and why would it not be? As my mum said to you earlier, we all know the true reasons why you sent Glyn over! He told us himself!
Alice: *smiles*
Leo: enough, Annie, I get that you're upset but you should show some respect for your auntie.
Blodwen: this is outrageous! Nobody speaks to my mum like that, she's the Queen of the Elves!
Lowri: here we go again... please tell me that I was adopted, I refuse to accept that I share any genes with this girl...
Gale: look kid, I don't care what you may think is right or wrong. I'm the Queen and I decide as I please. And whether you like it or not, Glyn and your friends here come home with us right now.
Aneira: that remains to be seen... I don't care that you're the Queen or dad's sister, I'll fight for the ones I love!
Arwyn: Annie....
Berwyn: wow... you're a lucky man, brother. I wish someone would stand up like that for me... I wish one specific person would do it... instead she's gone out with that Harry... I can't believe it....
Gale: that is very admirable kid, but unfortunately your feelings for this young elf clashes with my plans. And I don't like to have any interference. But out of the pure kindness of my heart I offer you a deal. We can delay our departure until tomorrow so you'll have time to say goodbye. Am I not a good Queen?
Aneira: like, seriously?
Leo: Gale, listen, how about we do it differently...
Gale: meaning?
Leo: I was thinking, Snowflake Day is coming up, why don't you stay here and spend it with us?
Alice: wait a minute...
Leo: you can send a message to Gwydion and tell him to join us... then you can go back after Snowflake Day, and in the meanwhile we can spend some good time together, and Blodwen can get to know her cousins better... what do you think? A good family Snowflake Day!
Arwyn: wow that would be awesome...
Gale: my dear brother, you seem to forget that I'm not just your sister anymore. Myself and my husband are supposed to be ruling our world, we can't just take a family holiday! Something that only you are in the position to do, since you tricked me into becoming the Queen...
Leo: oh please Gale, I didn't trick you, you were quite ecstatic at the time!
Gale: only because I had not realised what it implied!
Blodwen: why are all these relatives upsetting my mum... don't they realise she's the Queen? I hate it when people upset mummy! They're going to be punished... all of them!
Blodwen: ... starting from this one! BOOOOOOO!
Aneira: holy plumbob!
Arwyn: Aneira, you okay?
Aneira: oh my goodness that child just gave me a heart attack!
Blodwen: mwahahahahaha this is what you get for upsetting my mummy!
Aneira: so, this is the high maintenance little pest that you guys talked about...
Berwyn: shhhh don't shout, she might hear you!
Aneira: who are you scared of, Berwyn, the little brat or her mother?
Blodwen: how dare you talk to me like that!
Aneira: and how dare you come in here as if you owned the place, kid!
Blodwen: I am no kid. I am princess Blodwen, daughter of the King and Queen of the elves! I have pure royal blood in my veins, unlike you I dare say... I can't believe you're uncle Leo's daughter, you look so much like your human mother! There is no pure royal blood in you at all, I'm glad that you lot are living in his plumbob forsaken place... I wouldn't want to have people like you in my palace!
Aneira: wow, you really are your mother's daughter....besides... pure royal blood? *laughs* I suggest you read the family history more carefully....
Blodwen: what do you mean?
Arwyn: I guess she doesn't know...
Blodwen: know what?!
Aneira: doesn't matter, it's not up to me to say. But listen carefully to what I have to say...
Aneira: princess or not, you are a spoiled little girl, same as your mother! And that was not a compliment!
Blodwen: how dare you...
Aneira: I dare because this is my house, and if I could have it my way, you and your darling mother would be out of here before you know it! Poor Glyn, I now understand why he was so happy here!
Blodwen: *smirks* but as it stands, it's not up to you, is it? And guess what? My brother's "friends" as you call them, will be mine now...
Aneira: meaning?
Blodwen: oh, just that I've told mummy that I need some guards too, and I'm going to claim these two to myself... in particular the one with blue hair...
Aneira: what?
Blodwen: oh, just that I want him to be my special guard. It hurts, doesn't? *smirks* But don't worry, I'm sure he'll still love you, but once mine, I will prevent him from seeing you ever again! Mwahahahahaha
Aneira: you... evil, evil thing! Get out of my sight or....
Blodwen: or what? Uh? Whatever you do, I'll just call for mummy!
Berwyn: oh dear... Arwyn... it's gonna be fine, don't worry, we won't let that happen...
Leo: is she speaking the truth?
Gale: well, she always gets what she wants, she's my daughter! I don't see what is wrong with that...
Leo: well, you can't give away people as if they were toys...
Gale: they're not people, they're just... guards....
Alice: what!
Leo: you can't be serious, Gale... what would Gwydion say?
Gale: *whispering* shush brother, Blodwen doesn't know... I have high hopes for her to make a high match with some good prince...
Blodwen: yes mummy, and I won't disappoint you! I will find another royal who would make a perfect king, just in case Glyn decides to follow uncle Leo's footsteps....
Aneira: .... well, I pity whoever the man will be....
Glyn: that's enough, I can't believe my sister turned out so... twisted!
Glyn: sister, you and I need to have a conversation!
Blodwen: about what?
Glyn: I'm... concerned about your behaviour, you don't seem like my sister at all! You look so much like mum, but even worse if possible!
Blodwen: but of course I do, she's mummy, she's my role model! And she's the Queen, so she's even more perfect! And she's amazing that she does everything on her own, while dad is away.... dad is always away and leaves her all alone and she is sad!
Glyn: oh dear, you're just a little girl, Wen, and easily fooled....
Blodwen: excuse me?
Glyn: I'm just saying that it would be time that you started to use that twisted brain of yours to make up your own mind, and not just repeat what you hear mum say....
Blodwen: and if you listened to her more carefully you would realise that she's always right! But no, you just need to play to be different, just because you can, because you know you'll be king one day... and the funny thing is, you even despise your good luck! While there would be other people who would do anything to be in your position....
Glyn: such as you, for example?
Blodwen:... you're the same as dad, always having something more important to do than to listen to us and do what we want!
Glyn: I mean, do you hear yourself speaking? You're just repeating mum's words! Do you even know what they mean?
Aneira: ...... how can those two be brother and sister? They're so different....
Jimmy: jeez, that was a close one... we ran all the way here to avoid the zombies, and you've got one straight outside your door! So much for "let's go to my place, it's safe", Trys! *laughs*
Trystan: right...sorry... I told you I'm still a bit confused and my brain can't think properly...
Jimmy: I'm just joking Trys... but hey, probably I shouldn't have come, looks like you've got guests...
Trystan: uh?
Alice: there you are Trys, I was getting worried! Hi Jimmy, come and meet Leo's sister and her daughters...
Trystan: oh, great. As if this day hadn't been rubbish enough....
Jimmy: I guess that's Glyn's mother?
Trystan: yeah, and that's probably one of Glyn's sisters.... he doesn't look that pleased to see her, though...
Glyn: now, apologise to Aneira...
Blodwen: never! She should apologise to me!
Glyn: Blodwen!
Blodwen: okay, okay. Dear Aneira, I am deeply sorry if I have offended you...
Aneira: oh really?
Blodwen: ....but I don't regret a word of what I have said, because it was true!
Glyn: oh dear....
Blodwen: I am a real princess because I have pure royal blood and you have not. True! I will claim your dear friend and prevent him to see you again. Again, true! I will find a real prince one day and stick with royalty, while you will rot in this horrible place crying over your lost love... again, true! So, sorry if that upsets you, but you will have to accept that I simply speak the truth!
Glyn: she's hopeless....
Jimmy: wow, that's one spoiled little brat... relative of yours?
Glyn: *sighs* I wish she wasn't... unfortunately she's my sister...
Glyn: she's a bit spoiled.... and quite delusional.... like my mother...
Blodwen: enough, brother! If you must know I wish you weren't my brother either! I would make a far better ruler that you would....
Blodwen: and if you must know, the fact that you all are related to me puts me to shame... I'll be even forced to hide this from my future husband! And if he finds out, he might even reject me because of my family ties! You'll have my lack of happiness on your conscience... you lot of mere mortals are a shame to my family!
Blodwen: and particularly you. Associating with an elf of a lower status while technically you would -unfortunately- have a potential right to claim the Throne of the Elves... it's so disgusting!
Trystan: Glyn, does she not know...
Glyn: apparently not. Probably mum never told her. Another of her wicked plans I believe... I wonder if dad knows... poor dad....
Jimmy: holy plumbob Trystan, and we thought Matilda was mean!
Trystan: please, don't say that name....
Jimmy: sorry.... but that cousin of yours... wow I had never seen anything so.... so..... I can't even define her....
Blodwen: oh, finally an admirer! I don't think you're one of the cousins, right?
Glyn: Jimmy is Aneira's cousin...
Blodwen: so, you were saying?
Jimmy: I was saying what?
Blodwen: you were saying that you couldn't find the words to describe me! I can help you there. Perhaps you wanted to say beautiful? Regal? Breathtaking?
Jimmy: oh, no, another word had come to my mind, and it was none of those you mentioned...
Blodwen: uhm.... then perhaps it was smart? Clever? Brilliant?
Jimmy: mmm nah, not even close.... try harder....
Blodwen: mmm.... I don't know..... let me think....
Lowri: *laughs* obviously she's not smart enough to realise he's teasing her! You go, Jimmy!
Arwyn: Annie...
Aneira: mmh?
Arwyn: do not worry.... it's gonna be fine...
Aneira: honestly, I don't think so...
Arwyn: and don't worry about her, she's just spoiled but I'm sure her father the king will make her see reason... I'm gonna be fine... and I will come back for you, I promise...
Aneira: don't make promises that you are not sure you can keep, Arwyn...
Arwyn: I promise Annie, I'll come back for you... as soon as I can....
Aneira: I just wish there was a way for you to stay...
Arwyn: unfortunately our uncle bound us to the Queen... we cannot challenge her decisions...
James: this is so sad...
Berwyn: ....
Jimmy: it starts with D....
Blodwen: mmm let me think....
Glyn: *laughs*
Blodwen: dashing!
Jimmy: nope.
Blodwen: then what is it?
Jimmy: it kind of rhymes with dashing, but believe me, you don't want to know! And I'm too much of a gentleman to insult a little girl. But I hope someone else will make you see reason!
Trystan: it's not a good word.... he's teasing you....
Blodwen: you must be cousin Trystan... another member of the loser's clan...
Jimmy: hey kid, you'd better stop speaking to my cousins like that and learn your manners...
Blodwen: or else? Pity, I kind of liked you when I thought you were really an admirer. I even thought to take you home with me as an additional guard... what a disappointment. You're just a loser as everyone else. I'm glad I realised it before I made a horrible mistake!
Jimmy: wow, looks like I just missed the opportunity of a lifetime! Oh well, I think I'll survive! *laughs* Trys, I think I should go now... and I hope your guests will be going soon as well...
Blodwen: oh yes we are... first thing tomorrow morning. Can't wait! And I hope I'll never set my foot in this plumbob forsaken place ever again!
Jimmy: I have to agree on that one! I wish you safe travels and I second your wish of never coming back...
Blodwen: how rude... mark my words, everyone: you'll all pay for being mean to me! You just wait and see! If we were home, I would order you all sent to the dungeons!
Lowri: ... but since in this world we are -unfortunately- too civilised to send people to the dungeons, that is -unfortunately- not the way you shall pay here. But I tell you what... one day in our school and your attitude would be different!
Blodwen: Oh really... well I tell you what. I don't do schools, and I don't mingle with mortals! So fat chance there!
Lowri: indeed... however there is more. Since you're leaving tomorrow, you'll have to spend the night here... and it's full moon night tonight....
Blodwen: so what?
Lowri: well, it's the night when all the ghosts come out to play of course! I hope you're not afraid of ghosts, Blodwen? Because sometimes they like to take evil kids to the netherworld with them.... so you might end up in a worst place than a dungeon in the end... oh yes, if you thought you could get away with it, you were mighty wrong... *laughs*
Blodwen: .... g-ghosts? Of course I'm not scared.....Besides, I'm sure you're just saying it to scare me, cousin! All this rubbish about the netherworld...
Glyn: oh no, there are loads of ghosts that roam this house, I've seen them! And they're scaaary!
Blodwen: well then, if it's true, I'll need to sleep in your room, so you can tell the ghosts to get lost! I'll tell mummy that you've scared me and she will not be happy! Not that I believe a word of what you've said, anyway....
Blodwen: so, is this your room? What a horrible choice of decor....
Lowri: if you don't like it you can go somewhere else.... you said you didn't believe the ghost story anyway... and to be honest I wish you would just pick a different room....
Blodwen: why would I do that, when I can see your plan to scare me off backfire completely... your dad was very upset when my mum told him what you had done... so now you're stuck with me! *laughs*
Lowri: that is so not fair... I can't believe I was the one that got punished! I just wish we weren't such decent people and I would be coward enough to report everything you said.... and I wish I would be heartless enough to tell you a family secret that your scheming mother has seen fit for you to ignore...
Blodwen: what are you talking about? Don't talk about my mummy like that!
Lowri: well, but I guess it's going to be even worse when you'll eventually find out on your own, and that day, you won't be the one laughing!
Blodwen: I don't know what you're talking about and if it's another of your tricks to upset me I tell you, I'm not listening! Now, I think I'm going to choose this bed with the pink cover. The pattern on the other one looks absolutely disgusting.... I bet it's yours!
Lowri: ....
Alice: I'm worried, Leo. This is so not right. Your sister has gone too far this time. I always think she can't get worse, and she does! I mean, have you heard her daughter speak? She has created her mini-self! It's horrible! And I'm terrified for poor Arwyn...
Leo: Alice, calm down, he's gonna be fine, if that girl is really like her mother, she's just showing off...
Alice: and her mother allows her to do so, she encourages her to do so! She's horrible Leo, I'm sorry, but she is! And I hate to see Aneira cry! And why did she have to show up now? She sent her child here because she didn't want to have him around, we were all happy, and now that she doesn't need us to look after him anymore she expects everyone to go back with her because she has changed her mind!
Leo: I know, she's not the best but....
Alice: Leo, she's manipulative, she's manipulating you too! Have you forgotten that she tried to wreck our wedding?
Leo: well, it looks like she wasn't successful *winks*
Alice: yes but she tried! She hated me enough to try! But then she decided I was her best friend because she needed help with Gwydion... besides, all that rubbish about the "pure royal blood" that Blodwen is going about... why has she not told her the truth about her father? Like if it was something to be ashamed of! Are you ashamed to have married a mere mortal like me?
Leo: what? Of course not! Alice calm down, what has my sister got to do with us? Her choices are questionable but she might have her reasons...
Alice: yes, to turn that girl into a monster like herself! Leo, it's not okay if a little girl thinks her purpose in life is to please her mother and marry a royal prince or something... she should think of being a child and enjoying it... like her brother Glyn!
Leo: yes that shows quite poor mothering skills... perhaps I should tell her...
Alice: well, I don't think she would listen, but you're her brother, perhaps you could try.... I'm sure Gwydion doesn't know anything about this!
Leo: okay, I'll try to talk to her... now, come here and let's not think about my sister and her family crises anymore...
Alice: okay... but do you think you're okay? What was this thing about Gwydion travelling all the time?
Leo: I don't know sweetheart... but I'll try to find out. As you know, my sister acts on hidden motives that she doesn't easily share....
Alice: well, and when you are at it, can you also make sure that poor Arwyn will be allowed to visit once in a while... I think Aneira is quite taken with him, and I hate to see her heart broken... they remind me of us, you know... I wish they could have the same happy ending...
Leo: honestly Alice, I don't even want to think of one of my children having "our same happy ending" just yet... she's still a teen! And it makes me feel very old... but yes, I'll try my best... happy?
Alice: happy... although I'm not looking forward to the morning....
Arwyn: hey...
Aneira: hey... is it morning already?
Arwyn: yes...
Aneira: no! I want to stay here with you some more time.... I don't want to let you go....
Arwyn: I'll never be gone so long as you hold me in your heart, Aneira... and I'll hold you in mine, always.
Aneira: always!
Glyn: so that's it then... time to say goodbye....
Leo: is there any way you could change your mind, Gale? Not even in the light of what we talked about earlier?
Gale: no, Leo. My words are orders. I can't allow myself the indulgence of changing my mind, people would not respect me anymore...
Alice: with due respect, Gale, that is absolutely rubbish! As I mentioned a long time ago, they would only respect you more, if you showed some human feelings!
Gale: and with due respect, Alice, you have no idea what you're talking about, since you lead your easy life in this secluded place.
Blodwen: well said, mummy!
Gale: however, I do have feelings and I feel for you, Aneira. But you should have showed better judgement than falling for one of my guards. You surely had not expected your story to have a happy ending?
Aneira: yes, because there could be one, if it weren't for you!
Trystan: oh Annie... don't cry....
Alice: leave my daughter alone, Gale. And for once, you could indeed show those feelings you said you have and stop controlling people as if they were things!
Gale: I am sorry Alice, but when your daughter becomes involved with one of my people, it is a concern of mine. And it's only fair if I tell her that she can't have what she wants, now or ever, because what she wants belongs to me. To my daughter now, actually.
Blodwen: *laughs* vengeance is sweet! Say goodbye to your friend, cousin, because you'll never see him ever again!
Blodwen: And if he ever tries to escape, I'll have him locked up in the dungeons!
Leo: Gale, please, you're breaking two people's hearts here... I beg you to see reason.... please reconsider your decision...
Gale: uhm... okay I shall.
Alice: really?
Gale: sure! I have reconsidered... and I have still come to the same conclusion! Now, it's time for us to leave!
Berwyn: .....
Berwyn: your majesty, I have something to say, if I may.
Gale: well, I don't think your opinions matter at all, Berwyn...
Berwyn: but I shall speak anyway. Queen Gale, you don't need both me and my brother at your service. Only one of us would be enough, if the job is done properly.
Berwyn: please let my brother stay here. I promise I will dedicate my life to protect the prince and princesses and will never leave the castle. Ever. But let my brother stay here, please... his life in exchange for mine....
Gale: *sighs*
Aneira: Berwyn!
Trystan: oh my....
Blodwen: no way mummy! I said I want them both!
Gale: you heard the princess... and of course, you know that this is not possible!! It's not a matter of exchanging lives, as if I was condemning you to death. I need both of you, period.
Arwyn: brother...
Berwyn: but if---
Gale: I am not changing my mind for some teen age crush that your brother might have on my niece! I'm the Queen of the Elves and I have much more important business to see to, I've already wasted enough of my precious time because you two haven't done your job properly and looked after my son!
Berwyn: if I may---
Gale: you may not! You've said enough already. Now, I won't waste a minute longer. Say goodbye Glyn, we're going!
Glyn: goodbye guys... it was great fun while it lasted....
Eric: we're gonna miss you, Glyn!
Lowri: but I'm definitely not gonna miss your sister... she whined all night about the ghosts... wimp!
James: I hope we'll see you again one day...
Glyn: *whispers* don't worry guys, I'll find a way to sneak back over here... we all will *winks*
Trystan: sis, are you okay?
Aneira: no... for a moment I had hoped---- what a fool...
Alice: it's pointless, she's got a heart of stone....
Gale: it's getting darker, the clouds are gathering.... let's get moving before we get caught in the snowstorm!
Berwyn: do it brother, go say a proper goodbye to her...
Blodwen: are we moving or not?
Glyn: shut up, sister, you've done enough damage already....
Arwyn: .....
Berwyn: yay! You go, brother!
Gale: where are you going now! Come back here, right now! It's an order!
Aneira: Arwyn...
Arwyn: I couldn't go without a proper goodbye....
Arwyn: remember the promise I made you, Annie... I'll find a way to get back for you....and when I do, I'll take you out on a proper date as we discussed *winks*
Aneira: but what if you can't....
Arwyn: I will... trust me....
Aneira: I trust you... but I don't want you to get into trouble!
Arwyn: I won't... now come here...
Leo: hey! Get off my daughter!
Alice: shut up, Leo...
Aneira: .....
Gale: holy plumbob, what does he think he's doing!
Berwyn: *laughs* my shy brother is making a public statement!
Aneira: Arwyn!
Arwyn: I love you Annie... always have and always will. I'll be back, trust me!
Aneira: Arwyn... I love you too...
Arwyn: I was kind of hoping you'd say that! *smiles* See you soon, my love!
Aneira: goodbye....
Blodwen: that was outrageous! Totally disgusting! How dare he disobey mummy's orders! I'll make sure he gets punished once we get home!
Glyn: shut up once and for all sister... I just wish dad was here, things would be very different...
Blodwen: but he isn't, is he now? *smirks*
Arwyn: come on, let's go....
Berwyn: you're crying...
Arwyn: Let's just go!
Aneira: goodbye.....
To be continued....
I hope you enjoyed the chapter! Finally themed to the outside weather as I'm currently literally snowed in! Hence, more time to finish this chapter :)
Stay tuned for more! And as always, thanks for reading!
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