41 Chapter 9: Pendragon, Picking Flowers in the Snowy Mountains.

Faith took off in a horse and rode past the mountains. Sadly, Kai and Arthur chased after her in a frenzy, wondering where she was going.

As she was riding and having a blast she abruptly stope when something caught her eye. It was a person trying to climb the mountain peak. Faith jumped off her horse and casted a few spells, making it so that just the person was about to fall she caught her and brought her over to safety.

"Are you alright" Faith said to the young trembling women. Just as Arthur and Kai caught up.

"I…I'm fine" Faith looked at the young girl's hand that was gently holding onto a light blue flower. "You came to such a dangerous place to pick a flower."

"…." After a few moments the young girl started to cry.

"Here" Faith gave her a handkerchief.

"Thank, you" she said lightly

"Now wont you tell me your story" Faith said. Arthur and Kai where behind her listening intently

"My name is Maria. I am the second Daughter of Lord Sidney," she began to say "One day a Knight named Émilien Girault, was visiting and fell in love with my sister Justine. He's the most outstanding person I have ever met. My sister Justine she refused him, and then called out her knights to Fight him. But, each one lost to him. He was even prepared to become her prisoner. HE wanted to stay next to her by any means."

"I take it she wasn't moved to tears" Faith said.

"No, she wanted him to lose face, so, she would do all kinds of horrible things."

"Do you like him?" Kai suddenly asked

"We're Just friends," She said quickly "But he still believes she would love him someday."

"Someday, Huh?" Faith whispered,

"How about we help you?"

"You have a plan?" Arthur asked

"As a matter of fact, I do" Faith smiled at Arthur mischievously.

[Later]

"Hahaha, Welcome, to my Castle," Lord Sidney said "Your royal highness."

Both Faith and Kai are in the background non-stop giggling

"Allow me to introduce my eldest daughter, Justine."

"Good Evening, it's my pleasure to meet a beautiful Lady," Arthur said kissing her hand, he acted like a perfect gentleman. He was making Kai and Faith nearly break out in laughter.

Sometime later, after wiping her tears Faith sneaked away leaving Kai to be the only one laughing at Arthur.

"Maria" Faith sang as soon as she saw Maria

"Ah! Miss Faith, this is Sir, Émilien Girault."

"It is a pleasure to meet Lady Faith."

"Miss Faith is my Sister."

"She outside with Arthur" Faith put on a smug face and then clasped the girl's hands pulling her towards the flower garden. Soon enough the three of them were gazing at two seemingly starstruck people who were gently gazing at each other.

Faith almost broke out into a laugh.

"Who is that?" Émilien looked stunned and jealous

"Then…Do you think…I'm good enough for you" Justine said making Émilien rush out.

"Hey you over there! I, Émilien Girault challenge you to a duel for my lady!"

"Why is it you? Who allowed you into my castle?"

"Sister, didn't you say that you would meet him if he had this flower," Maria said in disbelief

"Did you really go? How Foolish! But it seems you really love me>."

"Yes, Lady Justine, I'm truly in love with you," Émilien said sincerely

"Then show me your love! As long as you cut your left arm, then I will believe your love for me is real."

"Ah!" Maria looked horrid at her sister.

Arthur was also about to step in with Kai but was stopped by Faith who told them to watch.

"All Right let me show you" Émilien said as he ready his sword.

"NO!"

Slash

"Maria?! Why did you stop me?"

"It is a relief that your arm is still intact"

"Maria, Why"

"You Know Sir, Émilien Girault, should the answer not be obvious"

"Huh?!"

"Just as how you are devoted to lady Justine, even willing to harm yourself in the name of love. Someone is also some who is willing to do the same for you, no"

"Someone willing to devote themselves to me?"

"In life it is very rare for someone to meet their fated person, but, often when someone does, they do not see it at first. Instead some follow another.

But you know Sir, Émilien , I think you already realized this but just couldn't put it together without help."

"Ah" Émilien looked back at the women in his arms and held her closer

"I see, Think I understand what you mean now." His stunned face become exceeding softly making Maria blush. "Lady Justine I give up, I won't bother you anymore."

"What are you doing, Émilien Girault? Didn't you say you only loved me"

"I'm leaving with her" Sir Émilien said softly as picked Mara up princess style making her blush even more.

"You Can't Go! Émilien Girault" Justine yelled "I honestly love you, Its because I'm int love with you that I treat you hare then any one else!"

Émilien frozen for a moment as he looked at Justine and then took a small glance at Faith.

"Émilien Girault" He looked down at the women in his arms whose trembling and smiled.

"Maria, let's go" He walked away carrying Maria in a loving embrace.

"You'll regret it! Émilien Girault"

"Lady Justine" Faith said drawing the irritated Women. "Do you know the meaning of the flower you had Sir, Émilien." Faih held the flower in her hand gently

"No" Justine said with irritated "I do not"

"But put it quite simple it means how could you despise my love for you"

Justine opened her eyes wide, her face was already pale, but it seems she couldn't stand anymore. Faith placed the small flower in front of her. As the women silently cried alone in the snow.

Not long after the three where on a carriage ride. Merlin looked like he was picking up children, well he technically was.

"Is that really the meaning of that flower." Kai asked

"Yes, it is. The meaning of a flower is created by the person. For Maria and Sir, Émilien it means longing, But for Lady Justine it meant rejection and despises"

Faith smiled "It's a shame the White Camelia is a beautiful flower and to be used in such a way. But I suppose having the future King of France owning me a favor will make do."

"Future King of France?" Arthur frowned

"Ah! That's right you probably didn't know but Sir, Émilien is the crown prince of France"

"What?!" Kai said surprised

"That makes Maria the future Queen." Faith laughed

"How did you know?" Arthur asked

"His name and grace, Émilien Girault is a name from France while his attire was made from cloth set for specific royalties in France. In other words, what he is wearing is only made for the French royal family and members of their royal family."

"But, how did you know he was the crown prince?"

"The symbol of his sword, or more specifically the sword itself, it is only given to the future King of France."

"You sure know a lot, for a useless girl" Arthur commented.

"Well, you sure don't know much for being a future King yourself?"