Twenty years into Morgan's reign
Desmond Castle has become a second home for our family. Our family likes to run a test on new arrivals, we tested Wilhelm and Arthur, they both passed.
Alexandra is slowly becoming a part of this family, and the final test is at Desmond Castle. This will decide everything.
I take off my crown and sit it on my desk. I put my grey hat over my brown hair. I put on my autumn jacket and slip on my black rain boots.
I grab my cane and walk down the hall. The rest of the family stand in their hunting gear. " Sorry for the hold up. Is this your first time hunting Alexandra?", I ask as we walk outside, the cold air blows.
" No, my father and I loved hunting", Alexandra says as I grab everyone a crossbow. " Let us go", I say as we walk into the hills.
We decided to hunt bucks, we want two, but sometimes you just get unlucky. I lick my thumb and point it in the wind, the wind comes from the north.
" Let us continue", I whisper as we all crouch down. " William, Andreas, Joann, Anna, you go left. Me and Alexandra will go right", I say. Everyone nods as we split up.
" So, how are you and William?", I whisper. " Good, he's so sweet", Alexandra says as we lie on our stomachs. " Look", Alexandra says pointing.
A beautiful stag eats grass. I ready my bow. " The wind is moving west now. Look at the clouds", Alexandra says. I line my shot, " Hopefully you're correct", I respond.
I fire the arrow, the stag falls to the ground. " Good job Alix", I say as we stand up. We walk over to the stag, a perfect neck shot.
" Beautiful work", Alexandra says as she helps me pick up the stag. " I see you got a stag", William says as he runs up to me. My back stings.
" Will, take it", I say as I hand William the stag. " Sorry my back hurts", I add. I feel myself aging, I'm already Forty-one. " A sick old man", William says after chuckling.
I laugh, " Respect your Father", I say with a smile. " Let us go back", Anna says as we all walk back towards the castle. " Alix did most of the work, thank her for dinner", I say smiling.
" You are a very humble man Morgan", Alexandra says as we walk into the cattle. " John, help William skin this beast", I say. " Yes sire", John says as William and him carry the stag into the kitchen.
I sit down in my chair and take a sip of tea. " So Alix, tell us about yourself", I say after taking off my boots. Alexandra, Andreas, Joann and Anna sit down.
" What do you want to know?", Alexandra asks. " Anything. How are you settling in?", I ask. " Well, you all have been so nice", Alexandra answers.
" Have you and William talked about having kids?", I ask. " Morgan, that's private", Anna says. " No it's fine. We've talked about it, I don't think I'm ready to be a mother yet", Alexander answers.
" I never thought I wanted kids, now I have a boy who's married, a girl who is about to be an adult and a little rowdy six year old", I say after taking a sip of tea.
" Don't rush it though, take your time to make decisions", I add. Alix nods. " Thank you for the advice sir", Alix says. " You've passed", I say with a smile.
" There was a test?", Alix asks. " Of course there was, don't worry. Passed with flying colours", I say after taking a drink of tea.
Alix laughs, " Good job. Shall we get ready for supper", Anna says. They get up and walk into the dining hall. I take a sip of tea, I'm proud of that girl.
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Sir John gives everyone their plates. " Thank you John. Sit down for dinner", I say as I pull out a chair. " Your welcome sire", John says, he sits down as everyone eats.
" Thank you for cutting up this meat you two", I say. " Father, I have a question", William says hesitatingly. " Yes Icarus", I say. " Me and Alexandra want to go on a royal tour of Kaiser Fritz's court at Aachen, could that be arranged?", William asks.
I grab a napkin and wipe my mouth. " Sure, consider it a honeymoon", I say with a smile. " Daddy, I was wondering when we get back to Wales, could we go to Grandmother's grave?", Joann asks.
My hand tenses up. " Um, sure Joann", I say as Anna holds my hand. I haven't thought about Mother in a while, but I've moved on. I'll always miss her, but moving on is important.
" I'm happy we can all be here. One loving family", I say after taking a sip of tea. Anna kisses my cheek. " To a better life", Alix says as she raises her glass. We all toast and drink our beverages.
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A Sacred House
Fiksi SejarahKing Rhodri IX of Wales has just died in the year 1449 after serving 37 years on the throne. Rhodri's son, Morgan, has to now steer his way diplomatically and militarily through the mess.
