The Kingdom of Vanora

Avalon's Proposal

11 Zenith of the year 12981(215 Years since Korbin's Birth)

Avalon's Pov

Where in Kaladrielion is Arthur? Even better where is Colt? I could use their advice. Colt would be preferable but Arthur has a way with words.

"Avalon?"

Agh!

I whirl around. Standing right behind me are Carys, Elysia and Thean. The young lord has one of each of the twin's hands in his. It's cute.

"Spirits don't do that," I hiss at the culprits. I smile down at Thean. Who beams back at me. Oh. Was it his idea?

"Who are you looking for?"

"Arthur or your husband,"

"Why?"

"Why are you so nosy?"

"What are you hiding?" I can feel the blood rush to my ears and face.

Carys doesn't miss that. He smiles and comments. I roll my eyes and in-vision what I would do if Thean wasn't with him. A sigh rolls around my mind.

"Colt!" Elysia calls out to her husband.

I whirl around and standing at the end of the hall are Arthur and Colt. My body moves without another thought to Carys and his twin.

"Arthur, Colt. Can I talk to you both,"

The young lords nod. Arthur motions for us to find a more suitable place. Aside from the hallway, we're standing in. I take the lead and head for the court's drawing-room. I peek my head in and thank the spirits it's empty. I open the door the rest of the way and allow Colt and Arthur to go in.

Colt asks what I want to talk about as he situates himself on a couch. Arthur takes a seat across from the older lord. Both look at me intently. So impatient.

I ask if they want wine. They say yes. I hand them each a cup of wine and sit between them in a chair. I sip some wine. Aveyard says he doesn't need the liquid courage.

I might.

Once settled Colt says I look nervous. Do I? I wouldn't know. I can't see myself.

"Well, that's because I'm going to ask Lady Brielle to marry me,"

"Your what?" Arthur looks at me shocked.

"I'm—"

Arthur smiles. He leans back on the couch and sips his wine. "I'm pulling your leg, Avalon. Congratulations,"

I sink into my chair. Oh, thank the spirits. I manage a meek, thank you. I'm sure it sounded more like a whine. All well. "I need help with planning and how I'm going to ask and—"

"Say no more we'll help," Colt smiles and holds his cup high. "to new beginnings,"

"New beginnings."

Would they think it strange if I asked to practice? "Would you—"

"Help practice? Yes." Colt exclaims. Right he had to rack up the nerves to ask Elysia to marry him. Although she beat him to it. Only by a few seconds. He did give her a ring after. They love telling the story.
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"Prince Avalon,"

"Yes, Thean?" I glance over the top of my book at the young white-haired lord currently laying on the floor of the court's drawing-room.

His attendant watched him from her spot on the opposite couch from me. I remember outgrowing my attendant. A wonderful day. I explored the entire castle and upper town until it was time for dinner. Mother wasn't too pleased that I was late.