The elven kingdom was decked out in the most beautiful tapestries Evans could make. guests arrived and walked through the huge entrance to the ball room were the great ball was being held. The king of the elven realm along with his queen were dressed in their kingdoms colors, the beautiful green and gold. They looked magnificent with their great cloaks wrapped about them and their large crowns perched atop their heads. To the right of the king was Prince John the kings brother and just below him playing on the floor was a little elven prince of about 4. The Human king and queen were the last to be allowed into the castle. They were announced and heavy clapping came to their ears as the elven people showed their submission. As the king and queen made their way to the Elven king and queen their six knights followed them. The king and queen bowed their heads lightly at their hosts and the king said, “we are so grateful that you invited us to this ceremony, thank you.” the king nodded but said nothing and the human king and queen made their way to their own chairs on the other side of the room were the king and queen sat  and their six nights were scattered about them . Prince John nudged over to the king and whispered, “what mockery they make of this sacred day, look at how they scatter themselves about their king, like hounds.” the king chuckled and coughed to stop himself, then he rose and said, “ladies and gentlemen, Evans and Humans. we are gathered here today to announce that my eldest child Marion is now a woman and will now be courted for her hand.” the king looked more board than most servants, he slurred his words and hoped this would be over soon. “so i am pleased to announce our Princess Marion.” light cheers and clapping came from the guests as a young woman in blue walked down the long stair case and into the room. No one met her at the bottom of the stairs and she made her way to her seat. The human queen leaned over to her husband and said, “how rude not to meet their child at the bottom of the stairs.”

Marion was so happy she could barley stand it and as she sat down she noticed the human king and queen did in fact come. she was so gitty, she didn’t eat a bite of her food as it started to come plate by plate. the music started and suitors started to ask for her to dance with them. They talked to her about how lucky she was to be considered the princess and how her children with be children of the crown. she rolled her eyes at most of them but at some point she was handed off to another man. He bowed to her low and long and she curtsied. ” how wonderful to meet you princess.” he said to her and as she looked up she saw his eyes. green eyes that looked deep into your heart and asked you to run away with them. she could barley get out a hello. he took her hand gently and said “My name is Sir Richard and im King Williams knight.” she smiled, “you know its forbidden for you to dance with me…” “i think the king will make an acceptation tonight.” she smiled again. “how are you so beautiful?” he asked her. “no- im not as beautiful as you say, most men just like me because of my status.” “what status?” she laughed and tried to cover her mouth. “no- don’t do that…” he said your laugh is so lovely. “well sir Richard i would have thought you were falling in love with me!” she wispered. “and what if i told you i fell in love with you the moment you walked into the room.” a light tap came on her sholder and she turned to see Prince John standing behind them. ” humans are forbidden to dance with the princess!” he said pulling Marion away. Sir Richard dropped his hands and let her go but she could tell the fight wasnt over. knights never gave up easily she had read that in all the human history books.

the night went on and soon she went to the balcony outside. the rain was comming in again and she laughed….what beauty is hidden in the rain. she thought. “what beauty is hidden in the rain,” a voice said from behind her. she spun around and looked at who said that “you! how did you know-” she started to say. “well dont you think so?” she looked down at her feet and smiled Sir Richard lifted her chin gently and said “you princess are the most amazing creature ive ever seen and im in love with you….” he kissed her and she felt him on her…she felt the world melt away and they were the only two standing there. she pushed him off of her and touched her lips. she could taiste him…and she only wanted more. her heart was pounding and she couldnt take it. she looked back and into the great hall but everyone was dancing and drinking….no one would notice now. she took his hand and they went down the balcony stars to the garden. “were are you taking me?” shhhh she said…”just trust me.” they ran down the stairs like two little children running for freedom. through the large hedges and rose bushes to a large wooden door. “come ive got to show you.” she said. he followed her with those trusting eyes and she showed him to her room. they came in through the servants quarters, up the 3 flights of stairs and finally she opened the door. She pushed him in and locked the door beind her. she then ran to the other door and locked that door. he stood in her room and looked at it, how beatiful it was. she looked at him and saw him staring at everything….then she lit a candle and put it on the dresser. as she turned she saw him looking at her, “you are soo beautiful.” she held out her hand and he knelt down on one knee. “I ask you on this night that you will always be mine, forever!” “i do”, she said. he kissed her hand all the way up to her shoulder.  then kissed her sholder and her lips. so gently but with such force and passion. marion moaned as he grabbed her body forcfully but gently. He wanted her to feel every move he made and wanted her to give in to him and she did. they disrobed eachother and kissed every naked piece of flesh.  he grabbed her breasts and touched every part of her. he put himself inside of her and she screamed as she came again and again. wanting more of this moment. their breathing got harder and harder and they moved faster and faster making every second last an eternity in their minds and their hearts.