What was King Thomas doing on Schillingburg territory?” King Erich asked.
Greyson began to answer.
“Shhhh” King Erich said loudly.
“I am asking your King.” King Erich added.
King Erich got up and walked towards Thomas.
“Why were you here, I ask?” said King Erich.
David looked concerned.
“You have something that belongs to me.” Thomas mumbled.
King Erich laughed.
“Belongs to you?” King Erich asked.
“Yes” Thomas replied.
“I have nothing that is yours King Thomas!” King Erich answered.
“My liege, if I may interrupt,” Greyson interjected.
“You may, Sir Greyson, what can you add to this quip?” King Erich joked.
“Sir Charles informed us of Amelia’s death but we were also informed she lives and lives here in your castle. King Thomas came face to face with her, thus the confrontation with her guard.” Greyson said.
“I do not know what Sir Charles would have told you, he was not sent to Landford by me as for Amelia, she does live here.” King Erich replied.
“You are holding her hostage” Thomas yelled.
“Hostage? My dear King Thomas, I have no one captive here. Amelia is welcome to come and go as she pleases.” King Erich added.
“I want to hear that directly from her” Thomas requested.
King Erich nodded in response.
He then motioned to Sir Patrick to go for Amelia. King Erich knew this could go wrong but he trusted her.
Amelia entered through another door and came up by the throne.
King Erich bowed.
Then they all bowed.
“Amelia, my lady, King Thomas of Landford seems to think you are a prisoner here at Schillingburg. If you may can you clear things up for him?” King Erich asked.
Amelia looked at King Erich then down at us.
She smiled at him then smiled at us.
“My King, King Thomas I am here on my own accord. I have no wishes to return to Landford.” Amelia said softly.
“Those are not her words” Thomas stated.
“May I approach my Lady” David asked.
“Of course, David.” Amelia replied.
David approached and hugged her. “How are you, my beautiful sister?” David asked.
“I am well. How are Elizabeth and the baby?” Amelia asked.
“They are well also. Amelia, you and I have a different relationship. Tell me your truths and I will acknowledge them.” David replied.
Amelia reached over and touched his face.
“David, my love, my brother, I am well here. Landford is not my home anymore. Your King made that a reality when he in his own way banished me.” Amelia responded.
David did not know what to say.
“Who has fed you such lies, Amelia? I have never banished you!” Thomas said aloud.
Amelia looked over to Thomas, she had anger in her eyes.”King Erich has brainwashed you, he had instilled terror in you, in my name.” Thomas added.
“No your grace, you did that yourself and I cannot forgive you for hurting me in such a manner. Maybe someday in the future I can say different but for now my home is Schillingburg” Amelia said.
“I have never hurt you, Amelia!” Thomas shouted.
“You have hurt me, in here.” Amelia said as she touched her heart.
“Your words are not genuine, Amelia” Thomas said as he approached her.
She quickly moved towards King Erich and he stood up to protect her.
“Stop there, King Thomas” King Erich commanded.
“Or what? You are going to send another one of your worthless Knights at me, please.” Thomas stated.
“I do not need the aid of a Knight. I will be forced to stop you myself.” King Erich said as he reached towards his sword.
King Thomas walked right up to King Erich’s face.
“I would like you to try. I am prepared also, my King” I replied smugly.
Greyson quickly moved between them.
“This is not what we are here for, we are here for Amelia.” Greyson said.
“She will never love you like she loves me” Thomas whispered to him.
“Do not be so sure, as I see she has chosen me over you.” King Erich whispered back.
“MY KINGS! ENOUGH!” Charles yelled. Amelia became upset.
“If Amelia choses to stay here, we have to accept her decision” David said.
Amelia looked at David and blew him a kiss.
“I am hoping Schillingburg will accept Landford’s apology.” David ended.
“WHAT! What are you doing David?” Thomas said as they quickly escorted him from the room.
“Apology accepted.” King Erich replied with a smirk.
“Thank you so much your highness. We will be on our way.” David added.
They all bowed and exited the castle.
Outside the castle gates, they stopped to converse.
“We cannot leave Amelia here? He has obviously threatened her.” Thomas said angrily.
“Leave it be Thomas, we will talk at home.” David answered.
Inside the castle, King Erich and Amelia remained in the throne room.
“I apologize for all that my Lady” King Erich said.
Amelia smiled.
“It was eventually going to happen.” Amelia replied.
“As long as you are fine, all is well” King Erich added.
Amelia began to walk away.
“I will be visiting Sir Guillaume, if you need of me.” Amelia stated.
King Erich nodded.
“Charles, please remain?” King Erich asked.
“Yes, my liege” Charles replied.
Charles approached the King’s Throne.
“I do not trust King Thomas, I am positive he will return. He is a sore loser.” King Erich stated.
“Please make the guards aware of this, and let them know they have my permission to kill him, if he returns.” King Erich commanded.
“Yes, my liege.” Charles replied.
At the infirmary, Sir Guillaume was going through his daily physical therapy when Amelia arrived. She stood in the doorway and watched.
As Sir Guillaume stretched, he saw Amelia.
“My Lady Amelia, to what do I owe this pleasant surprise?” Sir Guillaume said.
Amelia smiled and entered shyly.
“Oh Sir Guillaume, first of all I must apologize for the other day.” Amelia murmured.
“The other day?” Sir Guillaume asked.
“Yes, the kiss.” Amelia whispered.
“Oh” Sir Guillaume replied.
He smiled bashfully and said “Not a worry, my lady.”
“I thank you with all my heart, if not for you I could have been harmed.” Amelia replied.
Sir Guillaume smiled and said “Come in My Lady, join me for a bit.”
Amelia smiled and entered the room.
She touched his cheek and asked “How are you coming along, dear sir?”
Sir Guillaume put his hand over hers then kissed it.
“I am doing as well as expected, my Lady. Soon I will be at full health and back to protect you.” Sir Guillaume replied.
“That is so exciting! I cannot wait to have you by my side once again.” Amelia said.
“It will be my pleasure to protect and serve, my Lady.” Sir Guillaume stated.