Eadrik One Shots

The Beginning

Erik's P.O.V

I was terrified, yet happy to meet Princess Eadlyn. I was about to see her face to face. The only problem is... I'm not a suitor. I am just a simple translator, who got lucky to have such a great and amazing opportunity. The Princess was meeting the suitors and I could see that most of them are nervous. I looked over at Henri, when all of a sudden it was Henri's turn to meet the Princess. I stood up and walked with him. Then I realized that I should probably walk behind him.

As I walk a fair amount of distance behind Henri, I finally see her. Princess Eadlyn. She looked amazingly beautiful, the way she held herself, showing pride despite being so... girly. I look down, but I catch her eye and see confusion. She must not know that Henri needed a translator. "Hello, Highness," Greeted Henri with a thick and noticeable accent. "How are you?" Eadlyn smiled, but I can see that it was still full of confusion. "I'm well. It's been a long day. I'm sure it has been for you, too." I leaned forward and whispered to Henri, in Finnish. Henri started nodding. "Oh, yes, yes, but... eets nice to meeting you." He used his hands to try to get the words across to the Princess. Princess Eadlyn leaned forward as if somehow it would help clear his accent. "Excuse me?" Asked Princess Eadlyn. As I see her struggle with the accent, I quickly step in. "He says it's a pleasure to meet you." The Princess squinted, I was afraid she'd kick us out. "My name ees Henri." Henri bowed in greeting, feeling embarrassed for forgetting to do that first.

The Princess nodded her head in acknowledgment. "Hello, Henri." I see him light up when he heard his name coming out of her lips. I avoid eye contact and look at the floor. "I can't help but notice your accent. Where do you come from?" I see Henri comprehend the question, but was struggling to say the words. "Swend- ?" Henri struggled to tell her the answer and turned to me. "Sir Henri was born in Swendway, so he has a very strong Finnish accent." She just said, "Oh," She exchanged a look with me as if to say Really? "And does he speak much English?" I clear my throat to say something, but Henri quickly replied. "English, no, no."  He laughed without feeling ashamed at all. Princess Eadlyn look uneasy about this. "How are we supposed to get to know each other?" I turn to Henri. "Mitensaattuntemaantoisensa?" Henri quickly pointed at me, signaling that I was their bridge of communication. "Through me, it seems." I looked up to see her eyes and realized that she was utterly confused and worried. "Okay. Well. Umm." I was now even more terrified of her. 

What if she wants to send us home? I wouldn't be able to meet the Royal Family. I won't be able to eat in the Palace. I won't be able to sleep at least one day in the Palace. Then there is Princess Eadlyn. She made me feel uneasy, but in a good way. Yet I don't want to fell that unease. "Thank you. It's very nice to meet you, too, Henri." Henri smiled at her once again. "The Men's Parlor is over here."  Henri bowed graciously, while I bowed quickly mumbling the instructions to Henri. We walked together into the Men's Parlor. Henri walked away with a triumphant smile, while I kept thinking of Princess Eadlyn's eyes. She had marvelous eyes, that could light up the whole world. Her smile was beautiful too. "You sleep, if  you tired." Said Henri, interrupting my thoughts. I nod and walk away. Then I take a sudden stop. "Where am I going to sleep?" I spot a butler, quickly explaining my situation. "I believe the King said that your room will be located next to Sir Henri's room."

The butler walks me to my room and warned me. "You should be careful not to mess with the Princess. She is here to choose one of the suitors and you're not one of them. So stay clear of her path and don't get in the way of the Selection." I take a long deep breath as the butler walked away. What does he... I soon realized that he was right. I was thinking of the Princess and her beauty. I couldn't do that. She is soon to be married to one of the fellows in the Men's Parlor, while I'm here dreaming about her. The last thing I need to do was fall in love with her. I won't fall in love with you Eadlyn Schreave.