It's me again with yet another chapter of "House of Pullip" for your enjoyment, happy reading :D
A brief review before reading this chapter: Understanding a few events in this chapter depends upon you knowing a bit of history behind a few of the characters, and while this is all covered in older stories of mine I can't guarantee that everyone has read them all so I'll give you the simplified version just in case. Madison and Sebastian are siblings, the prince and crown princess from an enchanted kingdom far away in which most everyone is an enchantress or sorcerer. Madison had her magical power stolen by a bad sorcerer named Damien and she fled, eventually winding up at my house. About a year later Sebastian found her and decided to stay here to be with her. Sabrina, their cousion, decided to stay as well and so did their friend Crispin.
If you want to know about these events in detail you can visit my
Pullip Web Page and read any or all of my old Pullip stories (just scroll down to where it says "Photo Stories".
On to the story...
Chapter 38:
*Rayna shows up*
Rayna: Oh good! I was afraid I wouldn’t get off work in time to make it, but I’m glad to see the party is still going on.
Paige: I’m glad you made it. Have a seat by us.
Rayna: Thanks.
Sebastian: Is you job going well, Rayna?
Rayna: *smiles* Oh yes, I love teaching sword technique. I think I have the best job in the world! Well, the best job for me anyway.
Sebastian: I would like to come by someday and see you working. Would that bother you?
Rayna: Of course not! Maybe I can arrange for you to be a guest teacher? *thinks*
*Before Sebastian can respond, a man appears*
Sebastian: *surprised* Ronan…is that you?
Ronan: Yes, sir. I found you, sir! I’m so pleased.
Sebastian: Yes…you found me. Is there something in particular you needed?
Ronan: No, sir. You left so suddenly and I was worried about who would take care of you if I didn’t accompany you.
Sebastian: *annoyed* Ronan, I am a grown man who is perfectly capable of taking care of myself.
Ronan: But, sir-
Sebastian: And please stop calling me “sir”, Ronan.
Ronan: Yes, s-I mean, if you wish. But what will you do without a valet?
Sebastian: As you can see I’m surviving just fine without one.
Ronan: *slightly hurt* I thought you appreciated my service in the past…
Sebastian: Ronan, I did not mean imply that I did not appreciate your service as my valet. Your work has always been excellent, you know that. However, I no longer have the title of “prince”, so it seemed unnecessary to continue to retain a valet.
Ronan: Then what will I do?
Sebastian: Do whatever you please; I release you from my service with gratitude.
*Sebastian walks off, ending the conversation, an awkward silence lingers*
Paige: Um…I’m going to go after Sebastian, excuse me.
Ronan: *idly* Of course, my lady.
Rayna: Bye, Paige.
*Paige leaves and Ronan sits*
Ronan: *depressed* …What will I do now?
Rayna: Uh, Ronan, right?
Ronan: Yes, ma’am. Are you friends with Sebastian?
Rayna: Yes, actually. Is there anything I can do for you?
Ronan: No, but thank you. I suppose I’ll go back home. But there’s nothing for me there now. Excuse me, but what is your name?
Rayna: I’m Rayna. Hey, why don’t you stay here? A lot of people came here from your kingdom to find a new life, why don’t you stay, too?
Ronan: Others? What others?
Rayna: Madison is here, as well as Sabrina and Crispin.
Ronan: The Crown Princess is here?!? Oh my…
Rayna: If you mean Madison, then yes.
Ronan: Maybe I will stay. Thank you for the invitation.
Annike: *sighs* Who are all these people around that I don’t know? *looks around and sees the new people*
Jonas: There are a lot of new people.
Annike: I wish the human lady would stop brining in so many people, it’s getting too crowded.
Jonas: Don’t you like meeting new people?
Annike: I do…but…this is my home. I don’t like my home getting cramped, don’t you agree?
Jonas: Well, actually I-
Voice from off screen: Nika? Is that you?
*Annike and Jonas turn toward the voice*
Annike: *aghast* Lucas? That can’t be you!
Lucas: Nika, it is me. Are you surprised to see me? I’m surprised to see you!
Annike: Surprised? That’s an understatement…
Lucas: Wow…you’ve changed so much. You’re all grown up!
Annike: *narrows her eyes at Lucas* And you haven’t changed one bit.
Lucas: Is that all you can say? Aren’t you glad to see an old friend?
Annike: You aren’t my friend!
*Annike storms off*
Lucas: Nika, come back!
Jonas: ???
Lucas: *checks Jonas out* Are you her boyfriend?
Jonas: What? Oh…uh…no, we’re just friends.
Lucas: Heh, whatever you say, man.
Jonas: Er…I’m going to find Annike...
To be continued...
In case you aren't sure...Valet="personal man-servant", not "someone who parks your car"...at least not in this particular story.
Sorry for the craptastic quality of the photos at the end of the story...how embarrassing! Oh well, I'll try better next time :P
If I have time tonight I will be taking some photos of Grace and Lucas so look out for those if you are interested. If I don't get them tonight, I'll take them tomorrow :D