(ON HOLD. Editing) Alliances and Destiny's

Chapter Six

I wake up the next morning to the sun shining through the window and the sound of Jonathan's heart beat under my ear. Lifting my head I look and see him looking down at me, a glowing smile and his arm behind his head.
"Good morning beautiful" he says, voice more think and husky.
"Good morning handsome, how long you been up?" I ask, turning onto my stomach holding myself up by my elbows. I remember were still naked and pull the sheet up covering my chest.
"Not long, I didn't want to wake you so I stayed like this and watched, you are so beautiful." He explains, and I didn't even sound creepy.
"Last night was the best night of my life." I say a few moments later.
"Last night was the best night of my life too. I love you" he says planting a light kiss on my lips.
"I love you" I whisper. We lay in silence for a while just admiring each other, he continued to trace my body with his hands, leaving a trail of goosebumps; I drew symbols I imagined on his bare, rock sold chest.
"You thing the servants have noticed by now that you haven't slept in your bed?" he asks.
"Let then gossip, it was worth it, I got to spend the night with you." I say kissing his cheek. He smiles and as he started to talk there's a knock on the door.
"One moment" Jonathon yells; we quickly pull the sheets over me, hiding.
"Come in" he yells, I hear the door open and two people walk in.
"Jonathon, we're looking for Sofia, when we went to her chambers she was gone and the servants said she hasn't called for them." Mary said, shit; I thought.
"Yeah, after everything last night she wanted to be alone, I think she went to think. Let some of her stress and power out. I'm sure she'll be back soon. Anything else" he finished, nice save.
"Ok, please let us know when she gets back" Mary says. I hear the door close and I remove the sheet over my head.
"Nice save. Did she believe it?" I ask, sitting up, the sheet over my chest.
"I don't think so, she always knows when either of us is lying and she had this smile that said I know your covering for her and she was looking around the room!!!" he said.
"Maybe I should go back to my room?" I said, sliding my legs over the edge of the bed, picking my dressing gown.
"Or we could do this a bit longer" he says deep-voice, kissing my neck, his hands sliding down my arms and waist; wrapping themselves around my waist. I let out a little moan and turn myself around to him, pushing him down on the bed, straddling him as we kiss.
"We can't be long" I say kissing down his neck and chest.
"Don't worry" is all he said. Once again we are in bliss. Half an hour later I finally went back to my room and called for the servants to help me bath, dress etc. and get ready for the day.
Once I was dressed etc. I walked through the gallery, saying good morning, got some breakfast and sat with Jonathon and Rebekah, I got a summons from Mary and Francis to come to their study. When I arrived I sat on the chair across from them by the drawing board.
"So, what's this about? Though I think I already know" I ask.
"What do you think this is about?" Mary asked.
"Rome" I answer looking them with a blank face.
They looked to each other for a moment then Francis nodded and said; "Yes, indeed it is."
"So, when am I leaving?"
"You and Jonathon will be travelling to Rome, Dalmatia in two weeks, the night before we are holding a Farwell ball for you both and after everything with The European government that are filling in for you are sorted, you and Jonathon will be made legitimate by the Vatican and wed. Of cause Royals, Kings and Queens will be attending around the globe. After the wedding Rebekah will be staying of cause, it's her home too." Mary paused. I signalled I understand and Francis continued;
"After the wedding you both will be crowned King and Queen and both hold the title of Queen & King of the Romans, Italy, Archduchess and Archduke of Austria, Queen & King of Spain, Lady and Lord of the Netherlands, Dutch and Duchess of Burgundy and ruler of both the Spanish Empire and the Holy Roman Empire. When you arrive with James – he's been given the title of the Scottish embercy and will represent Scotland alongside you both. Meeting you there will be Francis brother Hennery and sister Clord will meet you there for they are already living there and will show you around the Palace. They tell me your parents have hidden things for you when you become queen." He finishes.
I said nothing while I took in all they are saying. It's roughly two weeks boat trip and I don't do to good on boats.
"If both Jonathon and I are moving to Rome, why is it only me here and not him?" I ask confused.
"Jonathon was told earlier" Mary answered.
"What about Maximilian 1st?"
"He's being taken care of. Striped of his title and banished" Francis answered. That's good news.
"Ok, well is that all?"
"No; Where were you when I came looking for you this morning? Not in your chambers..." Mary asks.
Signing, remembering this morning I said;
"I went to a little cabin in the woods where I learn to control my power without anyone seeing or hearing. Clearing my head etc." they only nod and excuse me.
Walking out of the study I went to meet Jonathon and James to train, telling them all about the meeting with Emily and Francis.

TWO WEEKS LATER
Waking up this morning in the arms of my love, no one has yet to figure out what we do and were grateful. The sunshine through the window casted a golden glow on Jonathon, lying beside me I watched the sun rise on his face, beautiful.
"Are you watching me sleep" he asks grinning and opening one eye.
"Maybe, it's a beautiful view" I smile. Sitting up resting on his elbow he smiles down at me.
"It is a beautiful view" leaning down to me our lips meet in a soft kiss. We pull apart and I sign, knowing what the day will hold.
"Why the sign?" he asks. "You nerves about going to Rome?"
"A little, I haven't been there since I was a child, now the first time I get to go home it's for reason I never wanted to happen. I wanted to go home to my parents and a country that actually wants me there, but no, I'm going to a country I barely know full of people that want my title and crowns gone and be run by a government not a king or queen. I know a majority of my people are cachalot but those who converted when Maximillian was banished, those who followed his rule, hate me for getting rid of him. I just never thought I would be going home to this." I finish.
"I know it's not what you wanted but you'll have people there who will love you and look out for you. I'll be by you side the whole time. Look on the bright side, we're finally getting married." he smiles brightly.
"Yeah, your right, by the way, we technequally don't get to Rome for two weeks, we've got two weeks at sea together, not Mary or Francis bugging us, only James."
"Yep"
We lay in bed a bit longer until I have to go back to my room and get ready for the day.

Later the maids helped me into my light pink light flowy dress and helped with my hair. I spent most of the day helping Mary and Rebekah with last minute planning for the farewell ball/party tonight for Jonathon and me. there where currently 200 guests coming, five course meal and three of Scotland's finest wine. Later this evening if there's good weather I've arranged events/festivities out side such as fireworks.

As I was in the throne room helping Rosemary with the placing of decorations when Bash walked in with Mary and Francis beside him. I walked really fast - cause I couldn't run in heals - over to them and gave Bash a huge hug.

"I missed you" I said stepping back from the hug.
"I missed you too"
"So how is it being a sia?"
"Both good and bad, anyway, we can talk about that more on the boat. How do you feel about going back home? "
"Honesty I'm both scared and excited" I signed. Going home is going to be a challenge, emotionally, mentally and physically. Taking back control of my nations is going to be a challenge in a completely different form.
From what I've been told the last few days, my uncle made a lot of enemy's and the castle is currently under the control of the council who believe I am unfit to rule. But with the future king of Scotland by my side is going to help, once we arrive, within the first few weeks we will be married and side by side we will reign. An alliance between Romania and Scotland that will hold and once that's done we will work on regaining my control. Permently.
"Don't worry. You'll be fine. We'll all be here to help you. Ok" he assures me.
"Thank you Bash" I give him one last hug and go back to setting up the room, talking to the cook about the menu.

The sun is about to go down and I'm in my chambers getting dress/ready for the party.