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McKensie and Lara III
Lydia looked up at the doctor and nodded "please...and I need this kept quiet, this is Royal business and that is it." She said trying to be regal like her mother she sighed deeply "also I am afraid and I need you to go slow and explain everything please..." She said leading him to her bedroom.Marc held her close "this is what I needed thank you Illi...this is a good mix of us both being cared for." He tucked her into his chest and kissed her hair and caressed her back and side "I love you...thank you for being such a good nurse...I think you would make a great one..."
Lacey gasped "you had Royal sex!" She hit his arm "naughty naughty! Ugh I can't even look at you right now." She laughed and hugged him "did you stay over? Does her mother know?" She whispered and giggled "this is so damdy!"
The doctor nodded, pulling out his tools. "Of course, I won't breathe a word." he smiled gently, helping her get set up on the bed. "I'll be gentle, dear, there's no need to fear anything, but I'd be more than happy to walk you through the process." He said. The Queen sat there with her as the doctor talked her through what he was doing.
Iliana smiled softly, glad that she had helped a bit. She curled up against his side and closed her eyes, allowing herself to just enjoy being tucked up against him, and in his arms. "Thank you, and you're welcome." She whispered, smiling. "I'm sure I'd do an alright job… but I couldn't deal with the stress." She said honestly.
James chuckled, pushing her away. "It's not like I haven't had sex before, Lacey. Just this time it's with someone I love." he ran a hand through his hair. "I snuck out of her place this morning. So I don't know if her mother figured it out or not."
Lydia winced but stayed calm through the process, she sat up when it was over "so...am I carrying the new heir to the throne?" She asked softly and covered herself with the sheet glancing at her mother.Marcoux shook his head "I know...I know, but I just know it's your calling and you are so good at it. Plus I know the doctor downtown and they need nurses, they need kind empathetic and persevering girls just like my girl..."
Lacey smiled and shook her head "what if you impregnated the future Queen of Britain?" She sighed "want me to go get breakfast for you? You were trying to eat the butter earlier...mother tried not to laugh."
The doctor smiled softly and nodded. "I'll be back in a couple months to check on your progress." he promised. "but it looks like you're both healthy." he smiled. "Congratulations. I'm sure the father will be happy."Iliana swallowed slowly. "I… I'll think about it." She promised, smiling a little then. "but I can't say I will or I won't." She added, raising an eyebrow. "I don't want to make any commitments yet. I don't know what the next days will look like, with being a lady of a manor." she said honestly. "But thank you for your faith in me."
James paled at that thought. What if he did!? Surely there were consequences for that! "I hadn't thought of that…" He admitted. Then he blushed. "I was wondering why it tasted so salty…." he joked, shaking his head. "Yeah. Food might be good." it was painful to not even be able to feed himself, but he just couldn't see.
Lydia paled and nodded "t-thank you..." She whispered dismissing him as she felt her heart pound in her chest "wait Doctor...have you ever cured a man of blindness...from mustard gas?" She whispered feeling like she was going to hyper ventilate. Marcoux nodded and kissed her neck softly "I love you...I'll support whatever you do, and I'll be your biggest fan even if you don't become a nurse..." He promised and ran his hand down her side "I just want you even a part happy the way you've made me Illuana."
Lacey helped him to the table and got his meal set up so he could feel for it and frowned hearing a call and going to answer it "James it's Lydia...she needs you to come to the palace."
The doctor turned then, a little surprised by her question. "I have tried a couple cases." He admitted. "Two of my most recent patients had their sight returned." he admitted, smiling a little. "Why do you ask?"The queen was holding her daughter gently through all this, not saying anything. She just wanted to be there for her.
Iliana closed her eyes when he kissed her neck. "I love you too." She whispered back, smiling. "You've always been my biggest fan, and I can't tell you how thankful I am." She admitted, relaxing as he ran his hand over her. "And trust me, I am already completely content to just be here in your arms."
James thanked his sister as she got him a meal. He had managed to start eating it, when Lacey told him about the call. He immediately stood, worried. "Is she alright? Is something wrong? Did she tell you what it was?" he asked, panicked.
Lydia started to smile just barely there was still fear in her eyes "my...the father is blind from that very thing, I can't imagine him not being able to see when we have this baby..." She took the phone "James honey you need to come here...I have the doctor that can do the surgery. Baby you need your eye sight back...because things are going to change for the better..."
The doctor smiled then, glad he could help in some way. "I'd be happy to try and cure him." he offered. "The surgery really doesn't take that long, and it's quite a simple procedure."James's hand tightened around the phone when he heard that. Was he afraid? Absolutely. Would he not get the surgery because of that fear? Absolutely not. "I'll be right over." He promised, swallowing. "See you in a few minutes, love." he smiled, so his voice would sound cheerful, and then hung up, immediately getting a carriage prepared and riding for the palace.
Lydia for dressed and ran out to meet him she hugged him tightly "the doctor is allowing me to be there the entire time..." She promised and kissed his neck "I have a really nice surprise for you when its done..." She helped him to the chair and caressed his cheek "squeeze my hand please...let me take that fear and pain Janes..."
James hugged her back, smiling so he wouldn't look as nervous as he felt inside. He wondered what his surprise would be, and tried to think of that and that alone as she lead him inside and helped him sit. He instinctively knew where he was sitting, and found himself growing more and more stressed. He knew he shouldn't be worried. This was to help him. But what if it didn't help at all? James bit down on his lip, fumbling for Lydia's hand and then gripping it as the doctor started explaining what he was going to do. James held still, completely tense as he felt the blindfold get removed, and then his eyelids were taped open and the doctor warned him that he was going to be starting. James's lips were pinched in a thin line and his hand was gripping Lydia's, but he managed a soft 'ok' before the doctor started working.
Lydia watched though it made her sick, she kissed his hand rubbing it against her soft face and sighed "you are so brave my handsome man...you are almost done..." She didn't know that but it comforted him "hey...remember that yummy dessert we made together...the strawberry sauce and the edible pearls...what did you call it again?"
James was crying from the pain. But he couldn't squint or wipe his eyes, so he had to just let the tears run down the side of his face. His smile was weak when she talked about the dessert. But he answered. "Beach Sunset, I believe." he whispered, gritting his teeth then. It felt as if the doctor was trying to pry his eyes out. And just when he was about to give up and say that his sight wasn't worth this, the doctor sat up and removed the tape, retying the blindfold around his eyes again. "You'll need about two days to heal, and then you can remove this again."James sighed in relief. "Will I be able to see?" he asked.
"You should. Call me if you can't" The doctor replied.
Lydia let out a son and hugged him tightly "you were so brave...you were so brave...baby are you ok? I'm sorry that you were in so much pain..." She kissed him deeply "so brave...baby, I had the doctor come here for me...I'm pregnant honey...we are going to have a baby!" She said tearfully and smiled "baby...I was so excited...we are going to get married..."
James wrapped his arms around her, happy that he had gone through with this, if only for her. He wanted to see her again. He wanted to be able to watch as they grew old together. "I'm alright." he promised. But he stilled at her news. Could it be true? "You're pregnant?" he repeated, wishing he could see her now. A slow smile spread his features and he kissed her deeply. "That's wonderful news!" He exclaimed, hugging her again. "We should plan the wedding! When shall it be? Oh my. I'm going to be a father!" he laughed.
Lydia kissed him just as deeply "my mother is here darling...can't make the queen blush..." She teased pecking his nose "has to be soon before I show...maybe instead of the ball it will be our wedding...we just have to change some things..." She kissed his blindfold carefully "the Royal title is given now...I hereby present the title of the Royal purple heart. Thank you for serving our country..."
James chuckled, pecking her forehead. "Sorry, princess. Wouldn't want that." He said, straightening again. He couldn't see the queen, but he hoped he had not offended her in anyway. He nodded at Lydia's suggestions, agreeing with everything she said. "I believe that would work." he simply replied. Then he stood still as she bestowed upon him a new title, and the, as best as he could without smiling, he made a fist over his chest and bowed deeply. "Thank you your highness." he said, smiling finally as he scooped her into his arms again. "For everything, love."
Lydia laughed and held to him smiling over at her mother "did I say that correctly mother? Is it official?" She asked helping him down from the surgical chair and linking his arm with hers. She couldn't stop smiling it was scary before but now with him it was wonderful "how do we announce a royal wedding?"
The queen nodded her approval. "That will do." She approved. "It seems official to me." She clasped her hands together and smiled. "To announce the wedding, you make a royal proclamation, and then send out invitations to those you wish to attend." She explained. "All the royals of the surrounding countries will be invited, of course, to help build our relationship with them." She said. "But beyond that, you can invite whomever you wish."
Lydia smiled at her Janes "how are you feeling about this future Dowager Prince..." She teased laying her head on his shoulder "we will be mighty busy the next couple of weeks..." She smiked seeing Emma peek around the corner "it's alright Emma dear come in. I trust you the most in this house I need to scratch the ball plans except the dress...I will wear it during the proclamation."
James chuckled. "Quite the weighty title." he admitted, shaking his head. "But it should be an adventure. Especially since you shall be queen!" He kissed her cheek as Emma came in, and smiled shyly. "Scratch the ball plans, miss?" She said, frowning. And proclamation? What proclamation? "A proclamation, miss?" She added, confused. She was smiling softly, hopeful as to what this might mean.
Lydia smiled and nodded "A proclamation of the Royal engagement of Pricess Lydia Amelia Mountbatter Windsor." She said fluidly as they took some practice to get every name in there "and Prince James" she smiled at him "I do not know your full name im afraid..." She said blushing slightly.
Emma's eyes widened and she beamed, clapping her hands together. "Oh that's wonderful!" She cried, and then, seeing the queen, quickly, straightened and quieted again, behaving once more. James smiled softly, shaking his head. "I've never formally introduced myself." He said, shrugging. "My full name is Jameson Henry Bartholomew Wendell."
Lydia flushed wanting to kiss him after he said his full name, it was so regal and handsome. She nuzzled him "Prince Jameson Henry Bartholomew Wendell." She reminded and smiled up at him "now I must take my Prince Jameson to bed...he has endured a painful surgery and should rest.." She insisted taking him upstairs and tucking him into the guest bedroom and carefully removing the blindfold as the doctor instructed while he was sleeping.
James smiled softly, nodding. Yes. That's right. He would be a prince soon. Well wasn't that exciting? His father would be proud. He chuckled softly, at the use of his full first name as she pulled him upstairs, and he followed along behind her, trusting her by now to lead him without running into anything. Once he was tucked into bed, and the blindfold was removed, in the dim light of the bedroom, James found that he could make out simple fuzzy shapes. It was incredibly painful to try and focus his eyes, so he immediately closed them, but he was overcome with joy, he wasn't completely blind! "I can see a little, Lydia. I can see." he breathed, a tear leaking from one eye.
Lydia smiled and kissed him gently and kissed away the tears "don't push yourself darling...you'll be in pain for the next two days but it'll get better...just rest, dream about sweet things...I'll check on you in the morning ok?" She caressed his cheek and smiled "my prince...charming, I used to hate fairy tales and now im living one."
James nodded, keeping his eyes closed. "I know. Thank you, Lydia. For being there with me." he said, squeezing her hand. "Why did you hate fairy tales?" he inquired, pulling her down to lie beside him, so he could wrap his arms around her. "I love fairy tales. They always end happy." he pointed out, kissing her cheek. "And this one has turned out pretty good…"
Lydia sighed "as a little girl I felt like it wasn't fair that some little girls got the nice families and nice lives...my daddy was killed when I was three and my mom left me...I hated fairy tales, I hated princesses and I hated looking at the castles and knowing my mom was in there..." She sighed "things are good now...but Im just scared things will change quickly...she won't want me anymore."
James frowned as he heard the sadness in her voice. He had not heard this part of her story before, and it worried him. "I'm sorry, Lydia. I had no idea you came from such a rough past." he said seriously. He wasn't sure what else to say. Her past had sucked, and that was just the fact of the matter. But he knew he could help make the present better. He hugged her against him, sighing softly. "I'm here now, Lydia, and I won't ever leave you alone. Once we are married, you will be queen and I will be prince, and no one can kick you out."
Lydia smiled and snuggled into his chest "we are going to be a gorgeous couple...little girls will want to be married just like we are and we will rule with a firm yet merciful hand." She kissed his eyelids "they are looking good I can see your color again...those beautiful green eyes I love it." She kissed his wrist "just rest...now..."
James smiled as he listened to her talk. All of that sounded like a wonderful dream, and he couldn't wait for it to be so. "I'm sure everything will be just as perfect as you say. What could go wrong?" he turned on his side and let out a slow huff, really not wanting to sleep. It was early, but his body was exhausted, so he nodded. "The colour might be back by tomorrow." he said. "Goodnight, Lydia." He sighed softly and smiled as he fell asleep.
Lydia woke up and was immediately in her wedding planning mood, she was exstatic as she went through invitation after invitation picking the right one for them. She smiled as James emerged "morning my prince...how are you feeling now?"Lacey was like a gossip grapevine she quickly went person to person "James is going to see and they are going to have a royal wedding!" She said to Maxwell excited "my brother is a Prince!"
James woke up after Lydia apparently, and he stretched, climbing out of bed. He was ecstatic to find that he could now make out blurry forms and shapes, but it was clearer than it had been the night before! James grinned, getting dressed easily and emerging from the room. "Morning, love. I'm feeling much better. I can see simple forms and shapes now!" He said honestly, thrilled. Maxwell caught her around the waist and kissed her deeply, happy for her sake, and happy that she was so happy. "That is wonderful news." he said seriously. "We'll get to dress up and go to the royal wedding. Eat fancy cakes and dance the night away…"
Lydia smiled exstatic and hugged him tightly kissing him gently "Im getting the invites made...they are simple doilies with gold lettering, do you like?" She realized that was a very dumb question to ask and bit her lip "does that sound nice?"Lacey laughed and hugged him "I'm helping Illiana with lady lessons today...do you have any suggestions or things Marcoux would enjoy her learning?"
James smiled softly, happy about her enthusiasm. He listened to her explain their invitations, and he knew deep down, even though he could not see the invitations, that he was super thankful to have her. "That sounds lovely." He promised, kissing her. "As long as you think they're nice looking, then I do too."Maxwell raised an eyebrow. "Lady lessons?" he inquired. Then he realized that the heirs and ladies of the manor all grew up learning about how to run a household, and live properly. He grew up mucking stalls. He knew nothing of running a household, just like Illiana. "Well. I enjoyed learning history. And the way ladies drink tea is just fascinating." He said honestly. "And horseback riding. That is an important skill." He added. "But other than that… I don't think I'm much help…"
Lydia smiled and kissed him back "I think they are simple yet elegant and that is what I want the theme of our wedding to be...nothing over the top just...simple." She smiled "I'm going to need help with licking the envelopes I know you can do that blind or not."Lacey nodded and smiled "thank you darling that does help actually...Marcoux has lessons for you as well, just a clear warning." She kissed his cheek running off to find Illiana.
James nodded, agreeing with her. He liked the simple but elegant theme. It sounded like it would work well for their wedding. He chuckled then. "Yeah. I can help licking envelopes." he promised, holding out a hand to take one. "How many of them are there?" He asked, wondering just how many people were invited. Maxwell blushed, nodding, glad that he had ended up helping at least a little bit. "Awesome." he said feeling proud that he could be of some help. Then his eyes widened. "Lessons? Me?" he asked, surprised. "But…" he shook his head. Why did he need them? He thought he was capable.
Iliana saw Lacey come up and she smiled, waving. "Hi! How is everything coming along?" She asked, walking over to her friend.
Lydia blew through her lips "all of parliament the surrounding countries royality...the Royal line...and oh yeah your family so about give or take...500." She sighed deeply "and that's the lowest I could get mother to budge on."Marcoux found him and smiled but chuckled as he saw his face of puzzlement "what is that face for Maxwell? I don't usually see it often except when you've been talking to Lady Lacey.
Lacey smiled "thought we could start on etiquette leasons this afternoon, the proper way to host a tea party."
James's still unseeing eyes widened. "Five Hundered!?" he said, staring for a moment, and then just shaking his head. "Wow… that isn't a small wedding by normal standards." he said, shrugging. "But I guess it is a small wedding by royal standards." He kissed her quickly. "Well. I'll get started." he said, picking up the first of the pile and licking it closed.Maxwell sighed, raking a hand through his hair, and shaking his head. "Oh I don't know. Maybe it has to do with the mention of lessons?" he shook his head. "Why do I need lessons? And what sort of lessons exactly?" he asked, confused.
Iliana smiled softly, trying to hide her nervousness. "Proper etiquette…" She repeated. "Well that does sound exciting." She admitted, not sure how well she would do on this, as she had never had these sorts of lessons. "Tea parties?"
Lydia smiled and took one licking it as well "I wish there could be an invention to avoid the awful taste." She paused finding a sponge and cutting it dabbing it in water and sealing the envelope "success I am a great inventer!"Marcoux shook his head "just lessons on running a manor Maxwell, do not worry they are no big deal you know most anyways but Master Wendell insists upon it."
Lacey nodded "oh yes it is the ladies of the house responsibility to host grand tea parties for guests and there is certain ways of managing it and how to drink the tea."
James had frowned in thought when she wondered aloud if you could avoid the awful taste. And when she found out using the sponge worked, he grinned, reaching out to squeeze her hand. "That's wonderful baby? You're so inventive." He praised, grabbing another sponge and sharing the water bucket with her as they worked.Maxwell relaxed a bit and nodded, deciding that lessons wouldn't be so bad then. He could survive this. He had to do it anyways, so might as well make it fun. "Alright. Let's get started. What's first?"
Iliana pressed her fingers to her temple, feeling rather overwhelmed. Grand tea parties? Which she had to manage? And certain ways to drink the tea?? "Oh..... Ok?" She said softly, wondering if she could ever learn all that.
Lydia grinned and they got the envelopes done pretty quickly with team work. She kissed him lightly "thank you my love...we have to make the proclamation tonight are you ready? Mum thinks it'll be better if you don't wear the blindfold, give the kingdom peace and ease into adoring you."Marcoux grabbed his check list "managing the household, so I'm sure you kniw about the servants and their roles but do you know how to make sure they accomplish their job in time for each event?"
Lacey took her hand away "breathe Illi, it isn't that bad I oronise...it's like learning to clean a room step by step right?"
James smiled, glad that they were able to get it done quickly. "Couldn't have done it without your invention." He said, kissing her back. Then he thought for a moment. Proclamation? Tonight? That was coming up soon! He nodded. "I won't wear it then." he promised, not wanting to scare anyone off. The burns weren't all that attractive though either. "I'm sure we'll do great."Maxwell sat in the library with him and listened. He did know about the jobs… but he had no idea how to over see them! "No… I don't really have any idea how to do that." he admitted.
Iliana nodded slowly, taking a couple deep breaths. "But what if I do it wrong? What if I mess everything up?" She sighed, thinking about it like cleaning a room did help a little. "Alright. What are the steps?"
Lydia smiled and squeezed his hand "I'll dab some makeup so they won't see them alright? But really they aren't that bad James...just how you see them...the wedding has to be soon just incase someone does the math of when the baby comes and finds out I had premarital sex..."Marcoux showed him the graph system for each job and how the military time clock worked "kitchen staff is always going so we can't manage them, trust me they get angry when you do...garden is first in the morning then the house cleaners and finally the ladies maids and footmen..."
Lacey explained each detail writing them down for her "it's that simple, and if you mess up realize its tea not a nuclear war bomb."
James nodded, glad she had some way of fixing this all and making him look a little less scary. "Thank you." He said, squeezing her hand. "The wedding can be in the next week or so, so that no one will question it, and then we're in the clear." he said, smiling softly. "we're getting married…" He breathed. Maxwell looked over the graph, his eyes wide in surprise at how detailed and well thought out it was. The whole house ran like clockwork! "This is so intricate… however am I supposed to remember it all?" He asked no one in particular. There was a lot more that went into running a house than he first thought. And here he was, as a footman, thinking that a heir's job was easy!
Iliana watched as she wrote down the instructions. She tried to commit each item to memory so she would know what to do when the time came. "Alright. That sounds a little better than I first thought." She said. But what about behaving like a lady? She knew nothing of grace or poise or proper speech. "I don't know if I'll be able to make up for the years spent working and not learning this stuff…"
Lydia nodded and kissed him on the lips and then on the burns carefully "I still think your the most handsome man I have ever seen..." She said honestly and kissed his neck "come on to the kitchen with me I need to make a sample of the cake I want. And you've always been my best taste tester.Marcoux chuckled lightly "no just keep the chart with you and a pocket watch and you'll be fine, you know how to care for the stallios so I don't need to teach you that...pay don't worry about it our banker does that for us..."
Lacey handed her an elegant littlr leather book "this was my life saver when I was a girl and im giving it to you, proper phrases and everything you need to know to be a proper lady. I mean if sassy crude Lydia can become a princess you certainly can become a lady."
James smiled softly then, more happy that she loved him still than he ever could have been. "That means a lot Lydia." he said honestly. He followed her to the kitchen then, grinning. "I'll taste test whatever you wish. If its good, I'll eat the whole thing." he teased, kissing her cheek. Maxwell nodded then, relaxing a bit. Well that should make it easier. He folded up the chart again and slid it into his coat pocket. He already owned a small pocket watch. That would come in handy now. "Thank you. For this chart. Is there anything else I need?" He asked.
Iliana clutched the leather book like it was a lifeline. "Thank you so much!" she said enthusiastically, flipping through a couple of the pages. "This will be my best friend in the next little while, most likely." she said, shaking her head. "Hopefully I can become even a fraction of the lady Lydia and you both are."
Lydia laughed shaking her head "no! I need it for the cooks as an example I won't have time to make a big enough cake for 500 people. So one bite that's it." She threw flour at him playfully and laughed.Marcoux shook his head "it won't be a large household so you'll be fine, plus no one is expecting things from you. You'lol be married and not needing to be a heir playboy be grateful for that!"
Lacey shook her head "you'll be fine Illiana, you already are well mannered and polite your speech is clear and not crude, I say you already are s lady."
James chuckled. "I can take one pretty big bite dear…" he warned. He gasped when she threw flour at him, and then grinned, wagging his finger at her. "How highly inappropriate for a princess." he said, dusting his hands at her, so she got covered too. He smirked. Maxwell nodded, leaning his forehead on his fingers. "thank you. For helping me with this." He said seriously. "I would be so lost otherwise." he admitted, looking up then. He had a small smile on his features. "We'll be masters, us both, Marc. Won't that be an adventure…"
Iliana hugged Lacey then, unspeakably grateful to have such a great friend. "I don't know what I would do without you Lacey." she said honestly. "thank you. For being my friend."
Lydia gasped and laughed shaking out her hair as she hand mixed the ingredients "be nice im carrying your child!" She teased and held up her finger for him to lick the batter.Marcoux chickled and nodded "except you'll have hundreds of kids running around and I'll have hundreds of dogs." He teased and shook his head "should Lavey get tested since you...the other night?"
Lacey smiled and hugged her "I need to talk to you...it's very personal and embarrassing..." She admitted her face already red "I don't know who else to talk about this..."
Iliana looked down, feeling badly for making things worse. She had just been trying to help. So she tried what he wanted, and she crawled into bed beside him, tucking her head against his chest. "Alright." She said, dropping her caregiving state, and letting the previous fear show through again. "I do need to be cared for too, Marc. I can't deny that what happened was scary. I just… I don't want you to suffer either." She said honestly.
James gasped and he grinned, shaking his head. "Well he finally asked!" He said, thrilled. "I couldn't be happier for you." he said honestly, kissing his sister's cheek. Then he chuckled. "How very perceptive of you. But that is none of your beeswax." he teased.