October 1783
Fredrick sat in his favourite chair in the hall brooding, he was tired of the complaints he got about his daughter on a daily basis, especially from those who he brought in to tutor her, she was well versed with everything except well, everything a lady should know how to do, he had tried talking to her, shouting at her, threatening her, but nothing works, she was bad at dancing, sewing, home management, in fact everything that the ladies in the Society frowned about, she did it all, jumping on trees, riding without a saddle, her uncombed hair especially irked him! he was thinking on what to do with her, when he heard her scream...
"Papa..., Papa, then he stood up quickly, scared, then he saw her running to him, her eyes filled with terror, he made to go to her but she launched herself into his arms, knocking them down, to the chair he stood up from,
"Papa it's the dream again, she said panting, her eyes wild, just like her hair, he frowned, she didn't comb her hair again!, "this time it was so clear, the squire is bad, so don't listen to him, she said pleading, it's a trap...
"it's okay, I will do that, he said as he patted her back like a baby, he didn't understand anything she was saying, so he did the only thing he could do, her comforted her...
"And why didn't you comb your hair, Fredrick asked Mary, and she closed her eyes, she was right, her father was just too strict!
"papa, I was just telling you about something important, it's a life or death situation and you are worried about my hair? she asked looking incredulously at him
"Yes Mary, that's all I see, he answered her, and stared at her angrily till she gave a moan of frustration..
"Okay, fine, she said as she walked away back to her room..
"Papa promise you will take it serious? she asked him and left only when he nodded
Fredrick watched her leave and decided it was time, he was to keep her safe, because truly he heard that the barbarians were already coming and it's only a matter of months before they were going to be on their doorsteps, if they were lucky, and if the king intervened, then they might just succeed, he decided he just going to do just that!,
The only reason why he hadn't sent her there earlier was because, well the birthmark on her back was going to make her an object of vicious gossip, he saw the way his wife was gossiped in every ball they were mandated to attend, how she was scorned and shunned by the Society's women, so he wanted to avoid that pains for his daughter, but he doubted that was possible, she had to be her own person now, do her own thing....
Mary stormed to her bed chamber and shut the door, she fell on the bed and gave a frustrated groan, she was expected to live like a dove, a gentle one, always be a lady!, she remembered her governess and the only mother figure she had ever known and how she passed on a year before, and tears gushed out, she sobbed quietly, she was bursting with questions, so many of them, why did she have weird dreams, especially of a jade green eyes boy, she felt his sadness, all the time, and why she saw things before they happened, she saw her governess die in a trance, she was sewing that afternoon involuntarily and then she was just well not in the room but still in the room, she saw her governess retching, and holding her bossom, then she saw her say her last words and showed her some things her mother would want her to have before she died, and she screamed in agony as she was being buried, only when she felt the hands on her shoulders shaking her violently to snap out of it, did she really opened look above her and saw her governess worried face, she hugged her tight, forgetting to act like a lady, and ignored all the fuss she made, her eyes filled with tears, she didn't know what to make of it, but she knew without a doubt that she would die, all her visions came true, everyone of them, so she knew her papa would die, and it would be that green eyed monster who will killed him,
~ in the Edinburgh castle..
Philip and lady Anne was excited, they were going to see their son, over the years they went there every year, and they got to see their son, and stayed for a week with him, he was in the thornwyn castle, it belonged to lady Anne's family and she inherited it, she was happy he was staying where she grew up, and now, he was comfortable with it, always asking her when he will be allowed to return home, but he wasn't so sad anymore, he was a tall boy, and he was ever handsome, so now as they prepared to go, she was excited to see her son, and everyone was!
She took them to an exhibition, in an opera house, she loved one music in particular, and always complained it was never played again, it was a song she said was "Anne's song", she wasn't the Anne in the song, but she was drawn to the notes the melody, and she always hummed it around the house, to her children especially.., she was excited to go there again, she would be pleased to get them excited by telling them the history behind every note..., she ordered her servants on which clothes to pick as she sat down humming the song...
Naya was so excited, she gathered some dried rises and made some sweet smelling potion, she made the lavender, rosemary and nettle potions, and also a sweet smelling soap for her brother, she was excited to see him again..., and that red haired specimen, she shook with pleasure...
She was back to their last visit, while Francis was training with his father and uncle Andrew, and the ladies were inside seeing to dinner, and every other thing, Naya decided to survey the woods for herbs, that she could use, the smell of the earth was soothing to her, then she saw something she always wanted to have but it was scarce in the Edinburgh castle, a foxglove, she smiled happily, and went after it, but she had to cross a river, and her gown was so heavy she was sure that with the water current, if she was going to make it across she needed to take off her clothes, so she looked around and saw no one, she could imagine how her mother would scream at her and her governess would faint at the sight so she giggled and quickly took off the gown, it was tight, as the bodice was put in place firmly to give her a nice figure, she took it off finally, and was left with her undergarments, she dove into the water, and was swimming, the current was stronger than the thought so she swam harder already exhausted, when she was finally in the other side, she dragged her hand on the shore and pulled herself to the land panting, she lay on the floor and closed her eyes till the scent of the foxglove wafted to her nose, she stood up quickly, and ran to it when she inspected it further she saw it was really the rare ones, and jumped up for joy, shaking her waist and dancing happily, after taking as much as possible without hurting the flower, she decided it was time to go back she picked held it and wondered how she will cross with it then she smiled, she will have to swim holding in to it, she entered the water carefully this time, and started kicking her legs swimming, then she wondered why it was harder, she kicked her legs, but the current was becoming stronger and it was pushing her away and deeper into the river, she was now panicking, no one knew she was there, she would drown and die out her alone, but she fought harder, she kicked and kicked and kicked, waving her arms, help!..., she shouted, he... Lp, she said as the water covered her head, then she was sinking, and panicking didn't make it easier for her, she was going down, she tried and kept on fighting to stay above, then she saw the red haired boy, he took off his shirt and jumped in, he was a strong swimmer, and she almost weeped in relief, he came closer to her but the current was really strong and she went inside the water, almost losing consciousness when he came in dragged her hands, and pushed her up to the surface, she took a deep breath as she came up, and he carried her to the shore, she laid down on the wet floor panting hard, and looking flushed, she looked at her saviour, he was really handsome, why had she never seen this before, seen his really deep gray eyes as she stared at him, she smiled at him too, her dimples showing on her beautiful smile..
"What the hell were you thinking!, he thundered and she gasped in surprise, she thought he was in love with her and saved her to profess his love for her, so why was he screaming, she sat up quickly, and he looked away, her clothes really clung to her body, and at age nine, well she was starting to look less like a child, and everything was visible..
"Put on your clothes, and let's go back, she shouted at her, still backing her, and Naya's temper grew, she shook with anger, how dare he!,
"I was only trying to get this foxgloves, they are really rare back at home, she retorted
"At the expense of your life?, he asked furiously turning around and forgetting that they were not properly dressed..
"As you rightly said, my life!, she screamed back at him standing up,
"Yeah, but you called for help when you were drowning, why didn't you come out on your own, he said again, his wet flaminging hair shone with the sun, and she thought he was an angel, but she had to teach him how to talk to a lady.. and she was one..
"Then you should have left me there, and watched how I will come out of the situation, she said with a scoff
"Okay, sorry I helped, he said raising his hand in surrender, that did it for Naya, as he was picking up his shirt, she lunged for him,, he was looking in surprise, waiting to see what she wanted to do, she jumped on him, pushing him on the floor, but he held her to keep her from falling on the floor, and hurting her self...
They fell down Naya soaking wet and angry, and Theo laid down, trying to breathe properly, she was supposed to be a lady, wasn't she?, not one that throws men down, like an angry cat, he nearly laughed, he made a good choice, he thought, as she stared at him, her eyes a light green eyes made her eyes look like you are staring at a glass, she looked so beautiful, her creamy skin, and lush hair, he felt pure attraction to her, he was in love, he was deeply and crazily in love!, his breathing became uneven, he was trying hard to breathe, should he kiss her?, no he can't, then she did the unexpected, she put her lips to his, and closed her eyes, he froze, staring at her face, then he pushed her off him and she smiled, looking like a temptress, he jumped up awkwardly taking his shirt with him...
"Relax, it's just a kiss, she said as she put on her clothes, and he stared at her. not saying a word...
She asked for his help to button her clothes, and he did, helping her as she directed him on why to do, then she turned to him again, taking him by surprise, she drew closer to him, and he could see every feature if her perfect face,
"I am sorry if I made you feel uncomfortable, I thought you wanted it too, she said, and left him abruptly as she dragged him, and he stood still for a while, then ran after her and dragged her into his arms, hugging her, she wrapped her hands around him, her scent wafted to his nose, she smelled so good, after she got over her initial surprise, then they pulled apart, only for him to stare deeply into her eyes and peck her lips,
"When the time is right, we will get married, he said to her, and she smiled nodding,
"Then I have to reject every suitor, she said and laughed as she saw him red with anger,
"No one is allowed to be near you, he said strongly, and she nodded, they held hands walking back to the castle...
she thought about him everyday after that encounter, she even overhead him taking permission from her brother to marry her, her brother was quiet and she wanted to give him a knock on his head, she knew he told his father already, and she smiled at that...
Now she was packing her things, and it seems as if she was going to see her long lost lover!, maybe that was the case!, she giggled excitedly, she always gifted them some scented potions, for their chambers, and bath, she packed everything up, and continued her day dream!