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She Waited, and Talked

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Captain Of The Guard: Page 1

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Well I'm honestly unhappy with how this turned out considering the time I spent on it (like around 19 hours in total, mainly detailing the horses and riders). Anyway, hope you all enjoy anyway, I think I should get brownie points for trying :D

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Aurelia stands just inside her father's smithing shop, raising her heavy hammer over her shoulder, bringing it down hard on the blade she had been constructing. Satisfied with the shape, she douses it in water, wiping her brow.

"Now to sharpen it..." She murmurs, preparing to take it to the sharpening wheel when she notics two well dressed cavalry men riding down the street. Her eyes grow wider, taking on a happier gaze, darting to the kitchen, returning before they had passed with two mugs of tea. She runs outside with a bright smile as one of the men breaks off from their patrol, approaching her with a kind look.

"Aurelia! Always on time." The man chuckles as she holds out a glass for him.

"Good afternoon Captain Dames" Aurelia smiles happily "You know I never miss a chance to visit you!"

The man takes the drink with a pleased gaze, sipping slowly.

"How many times must I tell you? It's just Billy, a friend need not be so formal with me!" He gazes down into the cup "I swear you make the greatest drinks from the palace to the port Aurry!"

"Well next time you need a new suit of armor and a bit of hydration you know just where to stop!" She taps the sign above the door, clearly feeling quite pleased with his words. "And whose the man tagging along with you today Billy? Don't you normally patrol alone down this far in the outskirts of town?"

"Yeah, normally but I decided to change things up today. His name's Danny Warwick. He is my new student."

"Student? But I thought you never took on a personal student to train." Aurelia's heart beats faster, thinking to herself ~and would you perhaps consider taking on another?~

"I don't but his father is a good friend of mine" Billy's words snap her back into reality, as her short lived hops crash down again "I owe his father my life, he trained me to ride when I was only a boy. Now, in return, I am grooming his son as my personal right hand man."

"I see... well he looks like a fine young man. I'm sure he'll be a good choice." Aurelia breaks out a smile again.

"Oh and also, I have something for you" Billy leans down, handing her a sealed envelope with his family crest stamped on it in wax. Aurelia's heart begins to pick up rapid pace again, her mind spinning. ~ A confession?? A love letter...? Maybe...just maybe...~ She wonders to herself, glancing up at him.

"What is it Billy?"
"It's an invitation!" Billy finally breaks out in a glowing grin "To my wedding! Marshira said yes last night! After all these years...she agreed to marry me!" He searches her face for congratulatory joy in return to his words but finds none. "Is...everything ok Aurry?"

"Huh? Oh...OH! Yes! Yes everything is wonderful!" She feigns excitement for him, patting his leg "That is spectacular news! You're so lucky! And...she is too."

"I sure hope she feels that way" Billy nods, not catching the tearful glint in Aurelia's eyes. "I do hope you'll come. Danny! Come on over, we need to continue our patrol!"

Aurelia reaches out, stroking his mount's strong shoulder, fighting back grieving tears. She then steps back as both soldiers nod their goodbyes and turn, trotting off down the empty market row.

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Oh! I LOVE this stable idea! Such a wonderful idea for the new time period. Fabulous job bringing it to life! Beautiful artwork and a FANTASTIC story with tons of info and emotion! CANNOT WAIT FOR MORE!