Septimus Heap: Castle Couples {Discontinued}

Chapter 22: Missing Milo

Chapter 22: Missing Milo

Beetle woke up with Jenna still nestled in his armpit. Her long dark straight hair was scattered around her head. A couple strands escaped the majority and tickled Beetle's face. Beetle smiled, his eyes moved from her hair to her face. A slight smile was visible through some hair that covered her face.

Beetle's eyes left her face and trailed down. The covers were thrown so they scarcely covered her body. Her nightgown had risen up during her tossing and turning. Beetle could see her calfs and about mid-thigh. The top of her dress was pressed tightly against her chest, emphasizing what Jenna was developing. Beetle shook his head, stop! This is weird, even weirder that she is in my bed.

The slight shaking woke up Jenna. Jenna began to toss and turn a bit more and her gown rose up. Jenna's eyes fluttered open and looked into Beetle's eyes. "Good morning" Beetle took his eyes off of her thighs and met her gaze, "Good morning."

Jenna got out of bed then realized how high her gown had risen, she gave Beetle a questionable look but Beetle was turned around gazing out his window. The view wasn't spectacular like Jenna's but it was still breathtaking. Beetle looked over the Port and felt as if something was missing. Jenna joined him by the window sill. "I feel as if something is missing from the Port Jen."

Jenna looked at the Port and its docks, something was missing. "I feel it too, lets go down to the Port and investigate" a smile spread across Jenna's face in anticipation. Beetle smiled sadly, "but you forget that I still have responsibilities to the Manuscriptorium. I wish I could, I hope you understand." Jenna nodded she did understand, it was a long shot anyways. "Ok, see you later!" Jenna quickly stood on her toes and pecked Beetle on the cheek, but as she turn around to leave Beetle grabbed her hand. Beetle placed a full and caring large kiss on Jenna's lips. Jenna wanted to keep him as long as she could.

Beetle felt a tongue brushing his teeth, he wasn't sure about it but he dared anyway. Access was granted, their deep kiss last for what seemed like hours but they broke apart desperate fro air. "Love you" Beetle whispered in Jenna's ear. "Love you too" and Jenna ran out of the guest bedroom and heading into her own.

Jenna got dressed in a long red dress with a fur lined cloak. Jenna found a comb on her desk and brushed her thick hair. Then she picked up her golden circlet and placed it on her head. Jenna checked herself in the mirror, I look decent enough, and she hurried on her way.

Marcia woke up with Marcellus laying beside her, he looked so calm and serene. I ought to do something with his hair though. Then she remembered that his hairdo was trending 500 years ago, when he was originally from. Her eyes watered and a tear fell from her left eye onto Marcellus' cheek. Marcellus wiped it away and sat up to see a teary eyed Marcia.

"What's wrong?" Marcia got out of bed her shimmering purple gown flowed around her like the ocean waves. "We can't continue this relationship." Marcellus frowned, "You are going to live agelessly forever and I will die before your eyes." Marcellus got out of bed and stood next to her, "I will find a solution but please don't turn me away." A second tear fell from Marcia's left eye, "Until you present me with a solution we are not in any sort of relationship." Marcellus had to think quick on his feet, "I could make another elixir to make you immortal and youthful."

Marcia turned away, "But I don't want to live forever! I will just see everyone I care about die!" Another idea came to Marcellus, "If I'm correct, there is an elixir to stop the immortal youth potion for continuing." Marcia was shocked, "You would give up your eternal youthful life for me?" "I would do anything for you Miss Marcia" Marcellus said with a bow. Marcia ran to him and give him a hug.

Knock knock. Marcia went wide eyed "In the closet hide!" Marcellus got shoved in her closet and was actually enjoying himself. He was next to Marcia's bras and underpants. He stealthily unhooked one of Marcia's bras off its hanger and cupped it in his hands, as if Marcia was in it. The bra was a laced purple bra that was a bit see through, gosh how I'd love to see Marcia in this.

Marcia straighten herself out and opened the door. Septimus stood looking at Marcia still in her pjs. Usually she is dressed and working by now. "I was told of Milo's court hearing and wanted to know some more." Marcia remembered her decision, it seemed like that was years ago.

"Oh, come in. Marcellus, Jenna, Beetle, and I came to the conclusion that Milo would get a court ruling. Even though he is going to get proven guilty he should be treated as a equal citizen of the Castle. Once he has been proven guilty he will be forbidden to ever return here."

Septimus looked shocked, well I went to go run some errands for you when I ran into Niko. Nicko said Snorri and him heard yelling from the Port and that Milo's boat was sailing away." Marcia started freaking out, using a variety of language that she told Sep never to use.

Knock knock. Marcia opened that door again, this time Jenna was there. "Hey Marcia, I was wondering if you knew anything about the missing ship at the Port. I was looking out a window when I felt that something was missing." Marcia got pale "Oh goodness gracious." Sep looked at Jen "Wait your bedroom window doesn't look over the Port" Jenna blushed.

Achoo! Jenna and Sep looked around, Marcia looked at the floor. "What was that?" asked Jenna. Sep was quiet, he was listening for a human heart beat. Sure enough he found the heart beat coming from the closet. "Marcia you know someone is in your closet right?" Marcia was quiet.

Jenna walked over to the closet and opened the door. Marcellus stood inside embarrassed. Marcia's bras and underwear around him. "Hi..." All eyes focused on Marcia. "Umm, hi Marcellus." In the air was the I will tell you later vibe so Jenna and Sep looked elsewhere.

Knock knock. Marcia opened the door a third time, Snorri was waiting. "Madam Overstrand, Nicko and I saw Milo's boat the Cerys, sail away last night at about 2 o'clock am." Marcia brought her hand to her head and combed through her hair. "Okay everybody, it's confirmed Milo escaped before his court trial the end. Saves us the trouble of gathering a jury."

Marcellus had discretely stepped out of Marcia's closet and pocketed the purple lace bra. Jenna looked furious, relieved, and disappointed all at the same time. Septimus pulled her into a supportive hug. Marcia saw Jenna and felt bad. "But good news is we now have more time to plan for Septimus' and Jenna's birthday!" Jenna looked up and smiled, Sep smiled too. "Now please could everyone now return to their duties and leave my apprentice and I alone. Sep held the door for Jenna, Snorri, and Marcellus who gave Marcia a parting look.

"Wow, it was like we had a party today." Marcia whimpered, Sep rushed to her side, "It's ok Milo is gone. He shouldn't have even been offered a court hearing anyway. It's better he left than you having to face him again, because you would have to witness the trial as the ExtraOrdinary Wizard." Marcia sniffled, "Yeah, I guess so."

A/N: Characters belong to Angie Sage as part of the Septimus Heap Series
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