War Can't Stop True Love When It's Meant To Be (Bmxbrat484 & Country Girl)

[Country Girl]

I sighed softly as I stood on the balcony of the castle, over looking the village and the front gate. I hadn’t seen him in months. I missed him. I hadn’t been able to write to him and only him, if I wrote to him, I had to write to the all the knights. I looked down, my hair falling into my face. The dining hall was still being filled, there was a feast for some reason and my parents refused to tell me why.

I needed to stop pacing. But I couldn’t, I paced every night, hoping me was okay, hoping he would be coming home soon. My parents didn’t know what it was really about, they only knew that was what I told them was true, and it was only slightly true. I told them nightmares were keeping me up at night, so I paced to tire myself out until I knew I could sleep, though the nightmares weren’t the only thing keeping me up.

I was worried about my boyfriend who had gone off to war. I bit my lip and sighed softly. I was sure sooner or later my father would send a servant to get me for dinner. But they hadn’t so far. And the sun was starting to get low in the sky. I looked up and sighed. I was beginning to wonder if I’d ever see my personal knight in shining armor again. I sighed softly and looked toward the gate as it opened.

I figured it was a knight coming home, than I figured that was what the huge dinner was for. I brushed my hair back as I watched closely to see who it was. Could it be him? I crossed my fingers. Even though it was still somewhat light out I saw a shooting star barely. “Oh please let it be him!” I whispered pleadingly to myself. If it was him, I had no clue what to do if it was. I would want to cry, but I couldn’t.

[Bmxbrat484]

I was finally on my way home. After months of war, all that I had seen, everything I had been through, I was finally coming home. I would finally be able to see my girlfriend, my love, my soulmate, and one day, my bride. Well, or so I hoped.

I could wait to see her sweet smile, hold her tight to my body, breathe in that sweet scent I missed so much. I was almost jumping with joy. I would be in all senses of the word, but all that would do is jar my left arm, which was currently in a sling. I couldn't wait to tell her about my time away. Not the fighting, of course, since those just weren't things my lady needed to hear. No, I would only tell her about my victory. How I had gone behind enemy lines to capture the general with a broken arm. How the thought of her beautiful face was the only thing that could take the pain away.

Finally. We came to a crest of the hill we had been climbing for about 30 minutes now, just as the sun began to set behind me. I reached a hand up to brush my long, shaggy, brown hair from my blue-green eyes. God, I needed a bath. I needed food. I needed water, clean clothes.. I needed her.

[Country Girl]

I sighed, my father starting to yell that the kingdoms hero, Myles was here. I about fainted. Myles? He was here? I had to hide my excitement from my parents. I ran to the door to my bedroom and calmed myself before opening it, the stepped out and walked down the hall to meet my mother and father in the main hall. I knew he was probably tired...But I hadn't seen him in months. And my parents didn't know about us. I just wanted to spend some time alone with him. I bit my lip and smiled at my parents. "He has a prize as well. But I want to tell him. And you have to promise me not to get mad at me, understand?" My father asked. I had no clue what he was talking about, so I nodded. I would completely agree as long as I saw Myles and knew he was okay. But my gut was saying he wasn't.

[Bmxbrat484]

I smile shyly as people lean out their windows to stare down at me as I enter the kingdom, some even whistling. I turn to my squad member and sigh. "Wow, what a welcome, eh? All this attention.. Heh, I don't know if I can take it." I raise my good arm to wave to the people, a few kids running out of their homes to follow me down the road.
"Hey, hey, you're the best knight out there, huh?" A small girl asks, running to keep up with my big strides. She couldn't have been but 4.
"Uhh, no, not really. I was just the luckiest." I smile widely, as a boy of about 10 comes up on my other side.
"My momma said that you saved us, is that true mister?"
I sigh in exasperation, running my hands through the dirt and grit caking my hair. "You think they would've allowed me to shower first, eh?" I mutter to my friend, who just nods beside me. I turn to the little girl, picking her up with my good arm and setting her on my hip as I walk. "I'll tell you what, how about I give you the whole story after I get some rest, hmm?" The little girl stares up at me in awe, nodding vigorously. "Good, now, get back to your parents, okay?" I set the girl down and she runs back off to where she came.
I nod to the guards that hold the doors for me, and enter the grand dining hall, bowing lowly to the King. "My highness, it is my honor to be here tonight."

[Country Girl]

No matter how much I wanted to cry and hug him. I couldn't. My parents couldn't know. Not now at least. I had to speak to him privately tonight anyway. I sighed softly. How could I not when I hadn't seen him in so long? "Well, why don't you go get cleaned up? I will explain something to you once you are back." My father said softly and looked at me, winking slightly. What was going on? I was so lost! My mother even seemed to know what was going on! I usually know things before she did! I sighed softly and bit my lip. You'll be able to spend time with him later tonight...after your parents are asleep or in their room or the study. I told myself and sighed again. I felt terrible. His arm was in a sling. My father still seemed happy though, what had happened? I was so lost with everything but the fact the Myles was home.

[Bmxbrat484]

I turn to the queen and bow, taking her hand and kissing it. "Thank you for the hospitality, your highness." I then turn to my beloved Morgan, trying to to smile.. Or cry, for that matter. "Princess, good evening." I take her hand in mine, kissing it lightly. "I pray that all is well." I turn back to the King. "And, where can I find a room to wash, your highness?" It was so hard.. An unbelievable task.. Not to scoop my princess into my arms and spin her around. I had never had to use self-restraint such as that in my life. Damn, this was hard. I couldn't wait until tonight. It was too far away. I had to feel her body against mine, her lips pressed so softly, so sweetly.. I shake my head lightly, trying to get my head out of the clouds. Plenty of time for daydreaming later and, hopefully, acting out on those fantasies.

[Country Girl]

I had to let a blush show, my parents couldn't know I was used to going farther than that. "Theres a room at the end of the hall you can use. I'll see to it that the stable hands care for your horse." My father said and smiled. I bit my lip slightly. I kept telling myself to wait until tonight, that I could wait. But what was this prize of his? "You can learn about your prize for helping us so greatly once you get cleaned up." My father added, dismissing him to go get cleaned up. I would admit, I did kind of want to follow him. I swallowed hard and looked down. My father led my mother and I toward the dining hall. As soon as we were inside, my father smiled. "He will be getting your hand in marriage." He said softly. I felt myself blush. Was he serious?! I could marry Myles?!

[Bmxbrat484]

I grin as Morgan blushes. It was just the cutest thing. I nod to the King, bowing and muttering my thanks as I make my way to the indicated room. I step in and sigh, my heart beating wildly in my chest. The thought about my reward was at the back of my mind, as I focused in on more important things. Like how the hell was I supposed to cuddle with my beloved when my arm was in such a shape? Oh well, that would come later. Right now I had to get the blood and muck out of my hair. I lean over the sink and turn it on, shoving my head under the faucet. A shower would be more difficult, with my arm the way it was, so I would have to settle with this.
I wash my hair and face as best as I could, frowning at the scruff that had grown over the time. I hardly looked presentable, but they could deal. I was, after all, a 'hero'. I sigh and smile at myself in the mirror, deciding myself clean enough, and I make my way back to where I had left the Royals.

[Country Girl]

I was still trying to grasp at what my father said. I could marry Myles, the man I truly loved. Which meant we no longer had to sneak around to see each other. My room was bigger than the one he would probably be staying in if this wasn't happening. But it was, so he would be able to stay in my room tonight. I felt myself blush. How was he going to react? I was hoping he wouldn't reveal the fact we've been hiding and sneaking around when he was here. But now...would he be sent off again since he'd be marrying me, and become a prince? I certainly hoped he wouldn't have to leave again. I couldn't take it if he was sent off again and then next time not returning.

[Bmxbrat484]

I smile as the king comes back into view, smiling at him warmly. "Sir, I don't mean to be a bother, but I am truly famished. Are we set to dine soon?" I lick my lips lightly, trying to ignore the insistent grumbling in my stomach. I glance at Morgan out of the corner of my eye, the corner of my mouth twitching upwards. I couldn't wait until tonight. Sleeping in an actual bed, away from the elements and the fear of ambush. Hopefully curled up with my girl in my arms. I turn my attention back to the King, snapping myself out of these daydreams.

(Sorry writers block =/)