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Felicity strolled out of her bedroom, think hardcover book in hand. She was glad to finally have a completely free day where she could do whatever she wanted without following any kind of schedule. Which meant she could make her way out to the garden to sit and read. The last year or so has been all events, royal trips and even the wedding between her mother the Queen of Bludhaven and the Archduke, Quentin Lance. She was so happy for her mother when she announced their engagement. Felicity hadn’t seen her this happy she was a little girl.
When Felicity came back from her travels, she decided to take on more duties. Seeing the orphan children one day while she was in the town. Right then and there, she wanted to make sure that the children were going to have the same chances as she did. Deciding to teach the children three times a week. Mostly computer coding and science. Learning those skills away at collage on the other side of the land, making sure the next generation knew that these things were achievable despite where they were living.
Rushing down the multiple sets of stairs, wearing a comfortable pair of skinny jeans, a thin violet sweater, and her panda flats. Quickly heading into the kitchen to grab a cup of tea before heading outside. Walking in, she saw Maria. The cook she’s had since she was kid. She was stirring something in a large pot on the stove.
“Whatever you are making Maria, smells delicious!” Felicity spoke as she came up beside her. Reaching over to check the kettle to see of it was still hot. Smiling as it was hot to the touch.
“I’m making your mother’s favourite, Goulash.”
“Oh yum,” Felicity went to grab a cup from the cupboard. Pouring hot water into the cup before grabbing a tea bag from one of the glass containers on the island. Dunking it in and leaving it to steep. She leaned over the pot and took a deep breath in. “Mom will be ecstatic.”
“Yes, she will Ms. Felicity!”
Giving Maria a smile before taking her cup and book to head outside. Making her way to her favourite bench by the rose garden. The sun was shining down on her. The sky had the fluffy clouds to make it a perfect summer day. Setting her cup on the stone bench as she settles against the arm of the bench. Opening her book up and bring her cup up to take a sip as she loses herself in the melodrama of a Shadow world.
Getting half through the thick paperback book when one of the castle servants came out to grab her for dinner. Glad that tonight was just the three of them, which meant that it would a casual dinner. No needing to change. Thanking the servant as he took her empty cup to the kitchen for her.
Taking a shortcut through the small office as she made her way to the small dining room just off the kitchen. Her stepfather already sitting by the table reading what looked like a letter.
“Good evening, Quentin.” Felicity smiled as she headed to her chair. “What are you reading?”
“Evening my dear. I’m reading a letter from my youngest. Sara…she’s finally heading back to her home after being on the battlefield after 5 years.”
“Oh, my step-sister from another mister that I haven’t met yet. That’s great she’s finally going home.”
“It’s wonderful, hopefully she would be able to come to Bludhaven. Finally get to meet your mom and yourself.”
“That would be wonderful. Even your other daughter could come. It would be a big old reunion.”
“I HAVE NEWS!” a blond streak rushes into the dining room. Coming over to kiss Felicity on the cheek then her husband before sitting down on the chair opposite of Felicity.
“What’s the news, mom?”
“We’ve been invited to Starling for a huge celebration for the end of the war. It’s going to be a week long. Oh my god, this is wonderful.” Queen Donna claps her hands together.
“Darlin, why are you so excited?”
“Felicity can finally find a good, strong man!”
“Oh god, mom. Seriously…” Felicity rolled her eyes as she looked over at Quentin.
“What? As much as I love you living here. Baby girl, you need to get a life. Everything you do for kingdom. It’s about time for you to find a husband. You are a catch!”
“Donna, sweetheart!” Quentin groaned.
“I know…I know. It’s just the thought of all those soldiers coming home. All those choices…” Waving her hand to fan herself.
Before Felicity could say anything else on the subject, the serving staff walked in with the salad course for dinner. The rest of dinner was quiet as Felicity processed the news that they were invited to another kingdom for a huge party for the end of the war.
After Peach pie and ice cream, Donna and Quentin retired to the sitting room as Felicity decided to take a walk in the garden. Going to another kingdom. Meeting all new people, meeting the returning soldiers. Guess it was time to read up on the kingdom of Starling and its royal family.
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A man sits back in the wooden chair, going over all the pictures and file folders in front of him. He picks up a picture of a perky blond coming out of the orphan school. Another one walking with another blond out of a town library. He has a great plan; he’s been planning this for a year. Gathering everything he needed to serve justice. To get his revenge on the bastard that killed his father.
Picking up the forest green envelope, he slit a runner’s throat yesterday to get this information. The final part to his plan as dropped into his lap. Where he’s going to execute his plan.
“It’s time to make him pay,” the man’s deep tone would send shivers down anyone’s spine. “By taking a part of his family!” Picking up a picture of the perky blond again. An eye for an eye!