Madeleine Bernadotte
"It's just one party" Mira groans trying to pull me off the bed, yes I decided to nap. No it was not wise because I don't want to get up.
"It's not just one party, it's a test. Catherine doesn't want me to fail but considering they don't know about England and me so I have way too much pressure on me" I respond, clear English. I guess my nerves have calmed down but you can never be to careful, I only speak with such formality when I'm nervous or scared. Funny I know. But when you have five countries you have to communicate in a way they can all understand. Besides with so many nations it's easier to speak in a joint language they all share.
"For Francis, he said he'll notice your not there" she pointed out, dropping my legs back on to the bed.
"He'll be busy with Mary" I respond.
"Jealousy is ugly, as your best friend I order you to get up and let me get you ready" she commands as I laugh.
"I'm not jealous, seriously. I'm not jealous. I just don't want to go" I mumble, rising out of the bed and walking over to the small vanity, running a brush through my hair Mira sighs.
"Put this on and shut up, we leave in five minutes"
~after wedding party~
"Congratulations Elisabeth, I wish you the most happiness" I sincerely say, curtsying in front of the princess and her new husband.
"Thank you, we hope to get an invitation to yours soon?" She ponders in response.
"I need to find someone first, and if your brother goes to Mary I must find one elsewhere, maybe Russia. Their kings a fine young man, so I've heard" I state taking a sip of my wine.
"Trust me after what mother and I saw, Francis is smitten. All you" she responds as I choke on my drink slightly.
"I beg your pardon?" I say whilst coughing.
"We saw you in the field, talking. But I was truly amazed by how you did not look at him until he made you" her final comment before giving a nod and walking away.
"She's not wrong you know" another voice startles me, I turn around to see Sebastian and Mira with arms linked.
"You listen" I whisper harshly to Mira and she gives me a cocky grin.
"We did, and we saw you two together" she responds and I stare at her with wide eyes.
"And what were you doing at this time" I ask as she blushes, got her.
"Will you excuse us Sebastian, I believe our music is coming on" I say and move quickly with Mira across the floor to my other ladies who are taking their shoes off.
"Quickly now, or Henry will stop the music" I say and pull them on to the floor.
Friday night and the lights are low
Looking out for a place to go
Where they play the right music
Getting in the swing
You come to look for a king
Anybody could be that guy
Night is young and the music's high
With a bit of rock music
Everything is fine
You're in the mood for a dance
And when you get the chance
You are the dancing queen
Young and sweet
Only seventeen
Dancing queen
Feel the beat from the tambourine, oh yeah
You can dance
You can jive
Having the time of your life
Ooh, see that girl
Watch that scene
Dig in the dancing queen
{a/n cutaway; they do the dance from the second movie}, we spin around the floor. I catch Catherine's gaze as she smiles turning her direction to Francis who stands next to bash with a smile.
Bash whispers something to Francis, Mira points out. I look intently at the two and turn to Mira.
"Sebastian said "why don't you dance like that?" And Francis replied "shut up"" I tell her as she laughs.
I suddenly get an idea and run over to the pair, taking Francis' hands in mine and pulling him to the floor.
You're a teaser, you turn 'em on
Leave 'em burning and then you're gone
Looking out for another
Anyone will do
You're in the mood for a dance
And when you get the chance
You are the dancing queen
Young and sweet
Only seventeen
Dancing queen
Feel the beat from the tambourine, oh yeah
You can dance
You can jive
Having the time of your life
Ooh, see that girl
Watch that scene
Dig in the dancing queen
Dig in the dancing queen
We laugh as we spin around the floor, with Mary watching us intently and her lady, Kenna, i believe, watching with a scowl.
Henry says something to Catherine but I cannot decipher what he's saying, as the song ends Catherine claps her hands.
"I love this Swedish music, keep playing! Keep playing!" She commands.
Francis pulls me off to the side and smiles at me before grabbing a glass and filling it with wine then handing it to me with a smile.
"You did come" He comments still smiling.
"I couldn't let you down, my love".
