Second Chance, My Knight
The ones who beleive in me.
Scene: The royal courtyard — morning mist. She's just returned from her past life, and the knight arrives at her door, same as he always did in the past life... but this time, everything has changed. *This indicates actions * and 💭this indicates thoughts💭
Lady Seraphina Althea Everleigh
They say the gods only grant second chances to those who died with regrets.
If that's true... then I must have drowned in them.
Lady Seraphina Althea Everleigh
Last time, I died wearing a crown meant for another woman.
This time... I’ll crown myself queen of my own heart.
Footsteps outside her chamber
Sir Lancelot Barristan
Your Royal Highness, The Crown Prince requests your presence.
Door opens softly, While Lancelot stood by the door in her quarters
Sir Lancelot Barristan
I am so happy now that you are awake.
Lady Seraphina Althea Everleigh
💭He came... just like before. Always the first one to check on me. Even when I didn’t notice.💭
Lady Seraphina Althea Everleigh
Sir Lancelot, *She smiles at him while getting up from her lounge chair *
Sir Lancelot Barristan
*Worries* You do not have to go if you do not wish, After all You woke up not long ago after being Unconscious for three days.
Lady Seraphina Althea Everleigh
I see, I appreciate your worries Sir Lancelot, but I must go. “She stumble back on the chair”
Her Lady in waiting was approaching and she worried.
Amara Ashtorne
*Rushes over and help Seraphina to her bed * Your Royal Highness must rest!
Lady Seraphina Althea Everleigh
Oh Amara you worries too much *pats Amara on the shoulder*
Amara Ashtorne
Lancelot relays to the Crown prince That Her Royal Highness is still pale and hasn’t regain her strength she is in no shape for a stroll.
Sir Lancelot Barristan
Amara, I have a title.
Lady Seraphina Althea Everleigh
*smile at their banter*
Lady Seraphina Althea Everleigh
No need to relay that to him.
Amara Ashtorne
Are you sure? *worries*
Sir Lancelot Barristan
Yes, The Gentleman is right are you sure?
Sir Lancelot Barristan
Yes Sire?
Amara Ashtorne
*Turns to Seraphina with puppy dog eyes* Your Highness please let me strangle him.
Lady Seraphina Althea Everleigh
No, You can’t do that you’ll loose a friend *Smiles at Amara*.
Amara Ashtorne
I won’t miss him I promise!
Sir Lancelot Barristan
Your Highness you must protect me this man wants to strangle me *He says moving away from Amara and closer to Seraphina*
Seraphina cought them off guard
Lady Seraphina Althea Everleigh
*cough cough*
Amara Ashtorne
YOUR HIGHNESS!
Lady Seraphina Althea Everleigh
I am okay just a little sore throat
Sir Lancelot Barristan
You can’t go for a stroll it’s rather chilly outside.
Lady Isolde Lyra Barristan
Seraphina up you go we have to go shopping you promised!!!! When you are officially the crown princess in a few weeks you won’t have time for me! “Rushes to Seraphina and lays on her chess”.
Lady Seraphina Althea Everleigh
Oh how happy am I to see you “She says while patting Isolde’s hair”.
Amara Ashtorne
Get off her Royal highness you barbaric princess! *Pulls off Isolde off Seraphina* The lady is Sick.
Sir Lancelot Barristan
Sister, Why are you here? And address Her Royal highness by her tittle.
Lady Isolde Lyra Barristan
she lets me call her Seraphina since the beginning of time, right your Sera? *Looks back at Seraphina*
Lady Seraphina Althea Everleigh
Yes, Stop lecturing your sister.
Lady Isolde Lyra Barristan
Seeeee She loves me *Smirks at her brother and Amara*
Amara Ashtorne
She loves me too!
Lady Isolde Lyra Barristan
Yh Yh
These four have been arguing since the beginning of time. They have been friends as long they have remembered. Amara Ashthorne , She is the daughter of Count Dorian Ashthorne. Lady Isolde Lyra Barristan and her twin brother Sir Lancelot Barristan who looks nothing alike are the children of Commander Vardis Barristan. And Lady Seraphina the daughter of Duke Cassius Everleigh of Ravensworth. Those 4 have been inseparable since childhood being playmates. Their fathers attended the Royal academy together.
The Duke was in the Royal academy, He was in the school of Business and Leadership alongside the Count. They later met Commender Vardis, He was in the school of Magic and Swordsmanship. They met in their shared math class that was required for every first year student.They all became friends and so did their children.
Lady Seraphina Althea Everleigh
Thank you all of you for being by my side.
Amara Ashtorne
What are you planning?
Lady Seraphina Althea Everleigh
Thank you for watching over me and caring for me when I didn’t deserve it. *sits up and smile at them *
Sir Lancelot Barristan
Your Royal Highness..?
Lady Seraphina Althea Everleigh
💭You still kneel for me, Lancelot. But not for long 💭
Lady Seraphina Althea Everleigh
💭The crown I chased ruined me💭
Lady Seraphina Althea Everleigh
💭 Now, I want the man who would bleed for me to smile instead 💭
Lady Seraphina Althea Everleigh
Call for the High Priest. I wish to annul my engagement to the Prince.
Lady Isolde Lyra Barristan
You have jokes a lot of it!
Sir Lancelot Barristan
I am on it *about to leave*
Lady Isolde Lyra Barristan
*pull him back* She is joking.
Lady Seraphina Althea Everleigh
I am not.
Amara Ashtorne
You declared how much you loved him three days ago and passed out after beeing poisoned!
Sir Lancelot Barristan
💭 This is a dream come trueeee💭
Lady Isolde Lyra Barristan
Lancelot your smile is showing!
Sir Lancelot Barristan
I know not of what you speak of!
Lady Seraphina Althea Everleigh
Get the high priest.
Amara Ashtorne
Your Royal Highness!
Lady Seraphina Althea Everleigh
It’s now back to Lady.
Amara Ashtorne
Oh my God, I support you in everything that you do.
Lady Isolde Lyra Barristan
Me too.
Sir Lancelot Barristan
Me too. *humms out of the door*
Amara Ashtorne
The court will gossip!
Lady Isolde Lyra Barristan
The prince will rage.
Lady Seraphina Althea Everleigh
Let the Court Gossip. Let the prince rage. Let history rewrite itself. 💭 This time, I will not die loving a lie. I will live for the truth…and for the knight who never left.💭
Lady Isolde Lyra Barristan
I will slap the gossipers.
Amara Ashtorne
Barbaric Princess behavior.
Amara Ashtorne
But I agree.
Lady Seraphina Althea Everleigh
You ladies are too kind *Smiles*
Amara and Isolde head over by her side and they hug her
Amara Ashtorne
You don’t have to tell us everything.
Lady Isolde Lyra Barristan
We believe in you the most.
Lady Seraphina Althea Everleigh
Thank you.
The High Priest Visit.
Scene: Seraphina’s Private quarters- Pale sunlight filters through the sheer curtains, She’s lying in bed with wet towel on her forehead. Isolde and Amara sitting by her bedside worried.
Lady Seraphina Althea Everleigh
Come on ladies, smile don’t frown.
Amara Ashtorne
How can you say such a thing!
Lady Isolde Lyra Barristan
How can we smile when you lie here sick?
Lady Seraphina Althea Everleigh
I will be fine.
Lady Isolde Lyra Barristan
And to think they have not catch whoever poisoned you. I have to say I am disappointed in the Royal guards.
Lady Seraphina Althea Everleigh
It was an assassin.
Amara Ashtorne
How do you know?!
Lady Isolde Lyra Barristan
She is right. I am sure it was the Marquis’s niece after all the Crown prince rejected her before the engagement party.
Lady Seraphina Althea Everleigh
Say no such thing.
Lady Seraphina Althea Everleigh
💭Last time I awoke from that fever that the poisoned caused, I begged for that bastard of crown prince. But not this time. I want a pen and parchment. 💭
Amara Ashtorne
How can we be sure it wasn’t that wench.
Lady Isolde Lyra Barristan
Language, a lady mustn’t be so vulgar.
Amara Ashtorne
Says the barbaric princess.
Lady Seraphina Althea Everleigh
Cease this argument both of you.
Lady Isolde Lyra Barristan
Fine
There was a knock at the door
Sir Lancelot Barristan
Your Royal Highness, The high priest has arrived.
Amara went and open the door.
The high priest approach her, and look worried.
High Priest
Your Royal Highness, might I inquire as to your well-being? Do you find yourself in need of succor? I have earnestly endeavored to summon the powers of holly these past three days in a bid to alleviate the venom coursing through your veins. Is it true that your fever doth worsen?
Lady Seraphina Althea Everleigh
I find myself beset by a fever and a parched cough. Yet, I assure you, this is not the reason for my summons.
High Priest
Pray, could you enlighten me as to the true purpose of your presence?
Lady Seraphina Althea Everleigh
I beseech you, do take a seat.
Lady Seraphina Althea Everleigh
I find myself compelled to dissolve my engagement to the crown prince.
High Priest
Your malady is most grievous, as it surely must be the fever that speaks.
Lady Seraphina Althea Everleigh
Nay, I assure you, it is I who speaks, and not the fever.
High Priest
Are you certain it is not the poison that articulates?
Lady Isolde Lyra Barristan
💭Will he just take her word for God 💭
Lady Seraphina Althea Everleigh
Verily, it is I, I give you my word.
High Priest
The head of your household must petition His Majesty for an audience.
Lady Seraphina Althea Everleigh
Must there not be an alternative?
Amara Ashtorne
💭Killing him is an alternative 💭
High Priest
Alas, it is the law.
Lady Seraphina Althea Everleigh
Oh, that infuriating law stands in my path.
High Priest
A valid justification is requisite to annul the engagement. Your words carry weight, dear child. This alliance intertwines realms. You shatter more than a mere vow — you dissolve a treaty.
Lady Seraphina Althea Everleigh
Let it crack. Let it shatter. A realm founded upon disingenuous love is already in a state of decay. I would sooner endure the ire of sovereigns than don a ring that fails to fit my heart.
Lady Isolde Lyra Barristan
💭worddd sister 💭
Sir Lancelot Barristan
*smiles*
High Priest
What dost thou imply? "And should you refuse to wed Leoric, whom dost thou nominate?
High Priest
But heed this, my dear — the court possesses a keen sense for frailty. And secrets emanate more poignantly than the loudest of cries.
He exits and the door shuts behind him.
Seraphina collapsed on the bed.
Lady Isolde Lyra Barristan
My lady!
Lady Seraphina Althea Everleigh
I am alright just shocked.
Amara Ashtorne
You weren’t prepared you did well.
Sir Lancelot Barristan
….
Lady Isolde Lyra Barristan
Are you happy or sulking pick one *nudges her brother*.
Someone jumps in the room, from the window.
Lady Isolde Lyra Barristan
Lord.
Lady Seraphina Althea Everleigh
Evening
Sir Lancelot Barristan
I told you not to do that there is a door mother.
Dame Norwen Barristan
Worry not son, I am strong.
Dame Norwen Barristan
What is the meaning of this.
Lady Seraphina Althea Everleigh
Meaning of what?
Dame Norwen Barristan
Speaking of annulment of the engagement!
Lady Seraphina Althea Everleigh
Oh…You heard that?
Dame Norwen Barristan
I saw Lancelot exit the room, I wanted to come see you buy by the time he gets back the priest was here, I couldn’t risk jumping in.
Lady Seraphina Althea Everleigh
Oh..
Lady Seraphina Althea Everleigh
I will explain everything later, I need to rest.
Everyone exit letting her rest.
A Reunion
[Scene: Seraphina’s Chambers – Morning]
Two days after the priest's visit. Seraphina is sitting upright in bed, tray of breakfast on her lap, sunlight pouring through the windows.
Lady Seraphina Althea Everleigh
(Sips tea)
Finally... no fever. My body still aches, but it’s nothing compared to death.
[Suddenly, the chamber doors slam open!]
Duchess Callidora of Ravensworth
Seraphina Everleigh! My child!!
Duke Cassius of Ravensworth
*Barreling in behind his wife*
My daughter, you sureeee?!
Lady Seraphina Althea Everleigh
Mother? Father?! You’re back early...
Duchess Callidora of Ravensworth
Early?! We returned the moment we heard you were poisoned!
Who would DARE harm my baby?!
Duke Cassius of Ravensworth
We left for four days and come back to THIS madness?
And to make matters worse—we hear of your annulment from the palace guards?!
Lady Seraphina Althea Everleigh
I sent word through the High Priest. He should be in the capital by now...
Duchess Callidora of Ravensworth
*soft gasp*
So it's true... You're ending your engagement?
Lady Seraphina Althea Everleigh
Yes, Mother.
Duchess Callidora of Ravensworth
*finally exhales*
Thank the heavens you're finally over that strange boy.
Duke Cassius of Ravensworth
*Cassius gasps at her*
Honey! He is the Crown Prince.
Duchess Callidora of Ravensworth
Yes and strange! Always brooding. Never even wrote letters after the engagement. That boy was always... off.
Duke Cassius of Ravensworth
(Turning to Seraphina)
But daughter... why now?
Lady Seraphina Althea Everleigh
Because this time, I refuse to die for a love that never protected me.
FLASHBACK: HER PREVIOUS LIFE
[Scene: Same chambers, years ago—Seraphina recovering from another poisoning.]
Duchess Callidora of Ravensworth
Break off the engagement, Seraphina! The threats are coming because you’re to marry the Crown Prince.
Duke Cassius of Ravensworth
They won’t stop. We begged the royal guards, but even they are afraid.
Lady Seraphina Althea Everleigh
*Lying pale in bed, gripping her blanket*
No. I love him. I believe in him.
Duchess Callidora of Ravensworth
Even if it kills you?
Lady Seraphina Althea Everleigh
I won’t run from my destiny.
Lady Seraphina Althea Everleigh
💭Last time, I obeyed my heart... and I died for it.💭
Duchess Callidora of Ravensworth
*eyes filling*
Oh sweetheart...
Duke Cassius of Ravensworth
I should have protected you better... I should have dragged you out of the palace myself.
Lady Seraphina Althea Everleigh
You did everything you could.
But this time, I’ve taken control of my own fate.
Duchess Callidora of Ravensworth
*looks at Cassius*
She’s braver than both of us.
Duke Cassius of Ravensworth
*His voice softens*
You have your mother’s fire... and your father’s stubbornness.
The Crown has lost a gem.
Duchess Callidora of Ravensworth
And gained an idiot.
*They all laugh softly. The tension eases.*
Duke Cassius of Ravensworth
What will you do now?
Duchess Callidora of Ravensworth
You should take your place as the heir of Ravensworth.
Lady Seraphina Althea Everleigh
Wouldn’t Cousin Barrett have succeeded me?
Duke Cassius of Ravensworth
He would rather travel
Duchess Callidora of Ravensworth
Yes, You need take your father’s place so he and I can travel peacefully with no paperwork.
Lady Seraphina Althea Everleigh
I’ll wait. The news will reach the prince soon.
And when it does... the kingdom will have to choose:
A doomed alliance, or a daughter that dares to live.
Duke Cassius of Ravensworth
No one dares touch my child. They couldn’t protect you.
Duchess Callidora of Ravensworth
Indeed.
Duchess Callidora of Ravensworth
We shall stand with you.
Duke Cassius of Ravensworth
Always.
[Scene fades on the family, united once more—stronger, wiser, and ready for the storm to come.]
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