Seeing this Leon let go of the nappers as he rushed towards Adeline. The closer he got to Adeline the more pain he felt by the light. Calling out to her he reached a hand out as he called. Adeline lifted her head showing her brightly shining sapphire eyes with tears streaking down. She called out Leon's name and soon the white light retracted. She smiled a weak smile but fell unconscious.
Gathering her in his arms Leon looked at her with pains in his eyes. Glancing at the twins he shot a fireball in their direction but missed as the nappers were carried away in a strong whirlwind. Weak and bruised all over, Leon tried to rise but soon fell back. Immediately dark silhouettes figures encircled them, one who seemed to be their leader called out to Leon but he was unconscious.
Waking up weak and all sore, Adeline sat up as Christy propped up pillows for her. Eulia soon entered with a tray of a bowl of soup, setting it down she took to feeding the princess. Adeline inquired of Leon who was reported to be under treatment from the previous days attack. Startled Adeline rose up weakly rushing towards Leon's room with her handmaids after her. She passed the maids who stood outside her room awaiting her call without noticing any of them. Budging into Leon's room she stopped in her tracks looking at her knight bare chested with a physician attending to his wounds. Seeing the princess he quickly bowed and left the room. Closing the door behind the princess, the physician, Christy, Eulia and the other maids who were panting now stood outside catching their breaths.
CHAPTER 21: SPARKS
Following the incident with which the details weren't disclosed to any one except the royal family and Adeline's handmaids, Adeline was taken into the countryside to recuperate as diagnosed by the royal physician. Leon had cooked the excuse up with General Mathis in order to train Adeline fully with her affinities to avoid the incident with the nappers. Especially now when he had limited time to stay with her as her knight since other matters needed his attention now that his brothers had begun to fight for the throne.
Adeline's intensive training begun as soon as the y reached their destination with only Christy who also knew of the princess's magic. The training went in smoothly as Adeline grew stronger daily and slowly fell in love with the beauty of a man her knight was. Something seemed oddly familiar about him. Faerie, in her usual self loved to curl up in Leon's arms enjoying his gentle stokes with her constant reporting of some figures moving in the woods. In no time Adeline had fully matured into a strong woman as well as beauty. On many occasions Adeline found herself admiring and oogling at Leon whiles they trained.
On the eve of their departure to the capital, Adeline decided to take a swim in the nearby waterfalls. Rushing down the falls gathered in a gentle pool sparkling in daylight with gleams of the sun's light. Undressing herself Adeline stepped in as the water welcomed her soothingly. Leon had also gone for a dip and oblivious to them both they swam towards each other until they bumped into each other. Adeline squeaked, turning around to face Leon who in turn had turn to see who he bumped into. Adeline blushed severely holding her mouth. Both stammered out apologies to each other and soon found themselves laughing at their situation. Drawing closer till their bodies were touching each other both looked into each's eyes and soon was interlocked in a passionate kiss. After minutes of kissing each other Christy's sharp voice came out calling out Adeline. Leon quickly swam away into hiding before Christy got there.
After supper the three had fun discussions of themselves deep in to the night. Adeline was carried into her room drunken as a log as she sulked in Leon's arms. As Leon laid her down , she tugged onto his shirt dragging him closer until their lips were a breathe away. So close with sparks of feelings in ecstasy they kissed each other till Leon pulled away holding onto the last bar of self restraint he had left.
*END*... Just kidding..the second phase of this interesting story is about to begin where the real mystery lies and Adeline and Leon face new challenges. Will both be together? Imagine yourself being in Leon's position, where you have to suppress yourself just to keep a low profile with someone you love!...Well this story gets interesting as you read on..Take a minute to share your comments and let's get moving...