Under The Light Of The Moon
Dancing in the moonlight
Margaret
Your Father and Mother where most upset with you running off with Thane. You had better behave yourself at this ball tonight. Otherwise you will cause more suspicion and gossip.
Verity
Really Margaret it's my sister you should be worried about. After all I am not the one who is pregnant by my sisters fiancée.
Margaret
Yes I know, I am glad that you are finally seeing them for what they are.
Verity
How did you not say something before.
Margaret
It is not my place. I did however drop some hints. You where to blinded by your love for him and your sister that you just did not see it. I am not sure what has changed but I will support you mistress.
Verity
Thankyou Margaret, with out your testimonial later on I won't be able to cancel the engagement. Hopefully tonight will start the ball rolling.
Margaret
Your Father was actually smiling when he saw you run off, but don't let him know I saw him.
Verity
That makes me feel a little relieved. Pass me my shawl, it's time for the play to begin.
Verity and Lucille are seated in the carriage travelling towards the ball held at the palace. It is for the Birthday of the Empress.
Lucille
Aren't you excited Verity, you get to enter on Gwains arm. Every one will look at you and be jealous of you.
Verity
It's not that exciting. All those eyes watching you and people whispering behind your back. Get on my nerves. Have you heard the lasted rumour dear sister?
Lucille
Oh my gosh no I haven't.
Verity
Well it involves you so prehaps I shouldn't tell you.
Lucille
I want to know is it about who I will marry, or about my new dress.
Verity
Okay I will tell you listen closely dear sister.
Lucille is excited and practically squirming to hear the gossip about her self. Verity smiles
Verity
Your pregnant and the Father is Gwain. I mean how silly, you wouldn't do somthing so stupid would you?
Lucille turns white, as if she is about to throw up.
Verity
Oh look at that we have arrived. Are you ready Lucille.
The carriage door is opened and a hand is offered to Verity and it is Gwain looking every little bit the perfect prince.
Verity
My Gwain, you do look handsome tonight. Looks like you made a special effort just for me. I can't wait to ruin that look later on.
Gwain smiles politely, and looks behind Verity to see a very angry looking Lillian.
Verity
*GIGGLES* Oh Lillian you look cold, and a little sick have my shawl it will keep you a little warmer dear.
Verity removes her shawl reveling a beautiful gown, that looks sexy, it is form fitting and low cut, a very daring style. in a blue colour that matches Gwains outfit.
Verity
Thanks for the dress Gwain It's beautiful. You really didn't have too.
Gwain
My pleasure only the best for my fiancée.
This was said through gritted teeth. and Lillian is now seething with jealousy.
Gwain
Lillian, Thane will escort you tonight.
Verity leans in to Gwain and kisses him on the cheek
Verity
Shall we make an entrance then darling.
Thane clenched his fist. having to remember that it is an act.
Lucille
Thankyou Sir Thane.
Lucille
*under her breath* That was my dress. He ordered it for me. How dare she.
Thane
Pardon did you say somthing my lady?
Lucille
*shakes her head* no just talking to myself. Lets enter.
The Couples have entered the Ball room. Festivies are now in full swing. Verity has managed to monopolise Gwain for most of the evening. He is getting frustrated.
Gwain
Prehaps I should take a break. Excuse me Verity, I am going to retire to the side room for a while. Why don't you keep dancing.
Verity
Of course your highness.
Thane
Very good acting. Very believable.
Verity
Don't get jealous. It's nearly time. I take it your date disappeared as well.
Thane
yes about 5 minutes ago.
Verity
You made a note of destination I assume.
Verity
For God's sake could they be anymore audacious?
Thane
Well aren't we about to be even worse.
Verity
Hopefully... Here goes nothing.
Verity leans back on her shoe heel which had been previously weakened till it snaped. She throws herself down on the floor sobbing loudly.
Thane
Lady Verity are you hurt?
Verity
*SOBS* Yes I am it's my ankle, my shoe broke. *sobs* Where is Gwain, I want Gwain *sobbing more*
Thane
I saw him go to the pink room shall I take you?
Verity
*sobbing* yes please.
everyone is gathering around Verity and Thane, straining there necks to get a better look at the scene.
Verity
*sobbing* I don't think I can.
Thane looks up and sees a member of his gaurd
Thane
Harry give me a hand to help Miss Verity up will you?
The two men lift Verity to her feet.
Thane
Thankyou Harry would you be kind enough to help me escort the lady to the pink room so she can see his highness.
Harry
The pink room, that's the
Verity digs her nails in to Harry's shoulder
Harry
Yes sir of course it wouls be my pleasure.
The two men escort Verity supporting her between them to the pink room. Thane opens the door. The scence that greets them is a partially disrobed crown prince with Lucille straddling him.
Verity
*screaming* What the hell is this oh my god The moon is Sad.
Thane makes a sheild over Verity's eyes. As the rest of the nobels hurry over to see what is happening.
Thane
Harry dispell the crowd and call the gaurds on duty. I think the party is over for tonight.
The Empress aproaches to see what the commotion is.
Empress
What on earth is Happen...... Oh dear Lord. EVERY ONE LEAVE NOW. NO ONE SPEAKS IF THIS, DO YOU UNDERSTAND.
The people nod and begin to leave. Verity is crying even louder,
Verity
How could they, How could they?
Thane
Verity I am so sorry.
Gwain
It's not what it looks like.
Gwain pushes Lucille of him, and moves toward Verity
Verity
You have shamed me in public and with my own sister. I mean I was willing to over look the afair but this is the last straw I am not marrying you after this. I suppose he is the father of your child, or do you have more men. You have disgraced our house sister.
Verity
your majesty they have been together for months.
Empress
Is this true Gwain?
Verity
Now you are calling me a liar!
Gwain
Not as if you are faithful. you've been running off with Thane. on the day you where supposed to choose your wedding dress. so why can't I find comfort else where.
Thane
She caught you two, in the parlour that day, and couldn't face either you.
Both Gwain and Lucille where blushing red.
Empress
I see that this is somthing that needs to be discussed with the Emporer. We will reassess the situation in the morning.
The empress turns to Lucille
Empress
Is it true you are with child
Lucille
I cannot deny or confirm at the moment your majesty.
Empress
I will have the doctor examine you tomorrow morning. you will all stay here in the palace tonight.
The Empress turns and leaves
Thane
Harry please escort Lucille Van De Burgh to a guest room.
Lucille
Why should I have a guest room shouldn't I have the crown princess room I am carrying the future heir after all.
Gwain
You know very well that is Veritys room
Lucille
are you abandoning me in favour of her. she flirts with you a bit and you go wagging your tail at her.
Verity
let her have it.
I don't want to be anywhere near you at the moment. The pair of you are vile.
Lucille
Sister I didn't mean it, you can't help who you love.
Verity
No you can't but you don't have to drop your knickers for sweet nothings.
Gwain
That's vulgar verity
Thane
Harry take Lucille to the crown princess room, you highness go to your own rooms.
Harry
Yes sir, once I have done that may I leave my wife is waiting for me.
Harry points to a plain looking woman who has been cautiously hanging around the group.
Thane
Of course, take tomorrow off and enjoy some time with your wife.
Verity
I'll take a guest room then.
Thane
Yes Miss Verity I shall escort you now.
The pair leave and head to the guest wing.
Verity
yes I suppose it is.
Thane
there is somthing I regret about tonight?
Verity
oh what might that be?
Thane
I didn't get to dance with you.
Verity opens the door to the guest room and holds her hand out to thane.
Thane
We don't have any music.
Verity
No we don't but we have the moonlight.
the door closes behind them.
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