|
Post by Leetah on Feb 27, 2008 7:30:35 GMT -5
*Leetah knocked on the door to Queen Tearbirds bedroom, then entered.*
"Forgive this intrusion, My Queen."
*She said smiling and knelt.*
"But I have so many things I need to share with you. Can I have a moment of your time?"
|
|
Queen Tearbird
- Ingenious Pilot -
Someone's been very naughty...
Posts: 182
|
Post by Queen Tearbird on Feb 27, 2008 7:34:26 GMT -5
*Queen Tearbird smiled slightly at Leetah's entrance. It was a bright spot in her dark day.*
"Of course. Please, join me."
*She gestured to a spot on the bed next to her.*
|
|
|
Post by Leetah on Feb 27, 2008 7:36:17 GMT -5
*Leetah smiled and sat down on the bed.*
"Thank you! It feels good to see you again, My Queen. My thoughts are with you in these times of darkness. I want you to know that I will always be by your side, as your friend."
|
|
Queen Tearbird
- Ingenious Pilot -
Someone's been very naughty...
Posts: 182
|
Post by Queen Tearbird on Feb 27, 2008 7:41:26 GMT -5
*Tearbird smiled sadly and touched Leetah's cheek.*
"Thank you. It is good to know that I am not alone."
*She forced herself to brighten.*
"But you came here to tell me something. What is it?"
|
|
|
Post by Leetah on Feb 27, 2008 7:46:02 GMT -5
*Leetah's compassion for the unhappy Queen flowed through her heart and she embraced Tearbird and hugged her warmly.*
"I am aware of the problems you have with His Majesty, a problem where I am on Your side. So I have a possible solution for you, if you want to accept..."
*She smiled, with a glimpse of humor in her beautiful green eyes.*
"Haldir will kill me if he finds out, but during Malefica's war, I fell in love with a human man, called Don Juan Demarco. And now I am expecting his child...."
|
|
Queen Tearbird
- Ingenious Pilot -
Someone's been very naughty...
Posts: 182
|
Post by Queen Tearbird on Feb 27, 2008 7:49:04 GMT -5
*Tearbird's jaw fell open and she blinked several times in disbelief.*
"Leetah! What would your brother say? How could you do such a thing?"
*She wasn't so much cross and completely surprised by the news.*
|
|
|
Post by Leetah on Feb 27, 2008 7:56:10 GMT -5
*Leetah laughed happily, and her beautiful green eyes were twinkling like stars.*
"Haldir will kill me when he finds out. And I did this because I have a plan. For you, and for the future of Lorien."
*She leaned closer to the Queen and whispered.*
"You know, this is a way to secure the throne without having to share bed with his Majesty. I found a copy of the Testament from his parents, where they gave the right to the throne to you. They found him useless as a king and proclaimed that you have the real power here. Without you, he is nothing. Which is why he holds on to you."
*She took out a piece of paper. It looked old.*
"And here, on the bottom line: The next successor to the throne will be a child of Queen Tearbird. If she doesn't have a child herself, the throne will go to a child she might choose to adopt."
|
|
Queen Tearbird
- Ingenious Pilot -
Someone's been very naughty...
Posts: 182
|
Post by Queen Tearbird on Feb 27, 2008 7:58:56 GMT -5
*Tearbird blinked again, taking the papaer from Leetah. She stared at it for a long moment.*
"Leetah..." *She whispered, shaking her head.*
"You didn't have to do this for me. It's too much."
|
|
|
Post by Leetah on Feb 27, 2008 8:03:14 GMT -5
*Leetah laughed and hugged Queen Tearbird.*
"Oh, you know me. I love to go through all the books and documents in the old library. I just can't stay away from books. This practically landed in my hands. And when I read it I HAD to show it to you. It is genuine too. Do you recognize the signature of His Majesty's parents, and the mark the old king always made next to his name?"
*She looked at the Queen, excited.*
"Can't you see? This is the solutions to all your problems! I am so happy for you!"
|
|
Queen Tearbird
- Ingenious Pilot -
Someone's been very naughty...
Posts: 182
|
Post by Queen Tearbird on Feb 27, 2008 8:07:06 GMT -5
*She was flustered by Leetah's excitement. It was a bit overwhelming. Tearbird took her hands gently.*
"You are too good to me, but this...Leetah, it's so much. And don't you see what danger you're putting yourself in? Your baby?"
|
|
|
Post by Leetah on Feb 27, 2008 8:11:31 GMT -5
*Leetah got serious and looked at Tearbird. In this moment she looked like her father, a man that had become legendary for his bravery before the trolls killed him.*
"I will do anything for you, My Queen. I love you. I have done all the magical rites that was necessary to secure the baby's magic skills. And I will do them again when I give birth. I am strong. I am willing to do this, if you will let me. And with you, the baby will have a great mother."
|
|
Queen Tearbird
- Ingenious Pilot -
Someone's been very naughty...
Posts: 182
|
Post by Queen Tearbird on Feb 27, 2008 8:14:32 GMT -5
*Tearbird's brow furrowed.*
"But don't you see? As soon as the papers are signed the King will know and try to kill it to secure the throne. He'll try to kill you."
|
|
|
Post by Leetah on Feb 27, 2008 8:17:40 GMT -5
*Leetah snorted and placed her hand on the hilt of her sword.*
"He can try!"
*She laughed.*
"Trust me, my Queen. I learned how to use this in the war. And if he ever tries to abuse anyone here again, he will feel the wrath of my sword! Besides, you know there are magic places where women can give birth in times of War. The baby will be safe."
|
|
Queen Tearbird
- Ingenious Pilot -
Someone's been very naughty...
Posts: 182
|
Post by Queen Tearbird on Feb 27, 2008 8:25:50 GMT -5
*Tearbird smiled cautiously, but she still had her doubts.*
"Of course. I just don't want to see anything bad happen to you."
*She appreciated the gesture, the thought and effort that Leetah had put into this, but...it threw into sharp relief that which she would never have. A child of her own.*
|
|
|
Post by Leetah on Feb 27, 2008 8:28:52 GMT -5
*Leetah smiled and looked at Tearbird.*
"I know you won't. And I don't want anything to happen to you either. That's why I'm doing all this."
*She smiled broadly, a twinkle in her eye.*
"Or.... now that we know that the king is useless.... Why don't you try to have a child of your own? With a man of your own wish?"
|
|