The Sorcerer and the Queen

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Belgarath bowed and took the broken mirror from Sugarshe. After a few long seconds looking at it, Belgarath spoke.


"Hmm... It doesn't seem to be that complicated. If you give me some time, I'm sure I will have something set up by tomorrow."


With that, Belgarath turned, and walked back to his seat.


Meanwhile, James gave a small sigh of relief. Thankfully, his father had done nothing more than make a girl agree to allow him to court her. At least he hadn't done anything embarrassing like...


"Oh, and I am sorry to say this Princess, but I am afraid the guest quarters are currently being occupied by Belgarath and Belgarion. However, I am sure my son James would be perfectly willing to share his room with you for the night."


James cursed under his breath. Just when he'd thought his father might actually not hound Sugarshe about this. James's jaw stiffened as he walked to the doorway and held it open.


"Milady. If you would like a short tour of the castle..."


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Sugarshe nods as she turns walking out of the throne room and exhales deeply when they're out in the hallway. "You don't have to act formal around me nor do you have to force yourself to do anything....I was just trying to make a good impression also you can call me sugar for short if it helps."She tells James as she starts walking by James' side. She carefully slides her arms around one of his once more.


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James sighed, his posture relaxing the moment they were out of the throne room. He looked physically exhausted simply from having been in the throne room. The stumble from earlier was back, and it was worse than ever. At times, James had to lean against Sugarshe to avoid falling down. After walking down a few mostly empty hallways, James led Sugarshe to a small stone bench, which he sat in.


"It's not you... Um... Sugar. It's my father. I try so hard to impress him, to make him proud. But I just never feel good enough. I always feel like I'm failing, or in some way inadequate. I want to be a good king, like he is. But I just don't know how. And now that I'm a sorcerer, there's a whole heap of other expectations laid on me, along with the knowledge that I'll see everyone I know, probably even my own children, grow old and die, right in front of me."


Feeling a bit more steady, James got back to his feet and started leading Sugarshe through the hallways.


"Sugar, I like you so far. You seem like a nice girl. A lot nicer than the usual noblewomen I meet at least. I'll admit that so far the thought of marrying you sound pretty nice, especially with what you said about you also being immortal. But at the same time, I want to marry someone because I love them, not because my father tells me to. You know what I mean?"


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"Yes. I know. I think since we will be courting it'll give you time....If you end up falling for me you can just propose to me instead. If it doesn't work out. It doesn't work out. Sound fair?" She tells him as they walk. She sighs softly closing her eyes. "Honestly I don't mind the idea at all even if I don't fall for you.....I typically hate being alone and I know my place. It's my duty to my father...."She adds. She always did what her father had told her to. She stops at the room again looking at the door separating herself from James. "Hope you don't mind me snuggling..."She adds.


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James blushed a bit at the question, holding the door open for Sugarshe.


"Um... I mean, I guess not. My father all but instructed us to share a bed tonight, so I guess cuddling is kind of expected."


The tour of the castle took most of the day. By the time it was finished, the sun was beginning to set. Incidentally, the tour ended right outside James's room. He opened the door for her.


"And finally, this is where you'll be staying. It's... also my room. But you already know that so... Yeah."


Once Sugarshe had entered the room, James walked over to his bed and sat down on the edge. His bed was very large, probably big enough to fit 4 or 5 people. He sighed, and looked at Sugarshe, apprehension on his blushing face.


"Hey... have you eaten today?"


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"i haven't..." she murmured as she slid down her sleeves turning away from him as she removed her clothing except for her under garments and changed in a night gown she had somehow managed to manifest. she stretched after changing with her wings out stretching as well a little when she did at full length before folding gently on her backside. she turned facing him with her arms under her chest with a smirk coming over sitting by his side on the edge of the bed. she stared at him with her beautiful ruby colored eyes brushing her dark purple hair back a little for it to merely fall back over her shoulder brushing her pale cheeks when she tilted her head leaning over. she slid her hands on his shoulders and her arms around his neck as the demoness leaned in pursing her lips with a slightly amused look upon her face. "why do you ask,hm?" she murmured in response.


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As she changed, James also took the time to hang up his cloak and change into his nightwear. The main difference between Sugarshe's nightwear, and James's nightwear were that Sugarshe's nightwear was a complete outfit. For James, nightwear just mean shirtless. Underneath his shirt, James's chest and arms were almost nothing but lean muscle, from many a day trying to practice using the great-sword sitting in the corner of the room. James blushed as he looked at Sugarshe in her nightgown, feeling the sensation of her arms wrapping around his body.


"Um... well, I mean you must be hungry... And I wouldn't really be a very good host, or suitor, if I made you go hungry... So... I mean..."


James tilted his head, giving Sugarshe a good opening at his neck. She could feel him shaking in her arms, from a combination of anxiety and (James couldn't lie to himself) a bit of excitement. Something about the way she spoke, combined with how her arms wrapped around him, almost made him want her to drink his blood.


"If you want..."


James added quietly, just barely loud enough for her to hear.


"Please be gentle..."


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sugarshe moves in licking his neck,kissed it then gave a nip as she bit him sinking her fangs into the nape of his neck and shoulder. Red trickled down the the side a little as her lips pressed to his skin she swallowing James' blood.she tightened her arms around him sitting forward on his lap. after a few moments she withdrew her fangs licking the two punctures cleaning up the blood, she licked down the side where the blood had gotten down his shoulder. When she was done she found herself moved nose to nose red eyes half lidded as she pressed her lips to his. "Thanks..."


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James shivered as he felt Sugarshe's fangs sink into his neck, wincing at the initial bite, then relaxing as he felt the gentle pulling sensation of her drinking his blood. His vision blurred, and for a moment the whole world seemed to drop away, leaving just him and her. When she sat on his lap, James wrapped his arms around her, pulling her close and feeling the warmth of her body, her soft skin, the gentle swell of her chest against his own.


Then it was over, and when his vision cleared he was looking into her eyes as she kissed him, thanking him for his blood. James felt a strange feeling overcome him as he pulled her close, kissing her back with a sort of desperate, almost animalistic passion. Without even thinking about it, James started to fall backwards onto the bed, using his weight to pull her down on top of him.


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Sugarshe found herself give in to James with her one of her hands running through his hair as she met each of his kisses. Her lips parted from his to breath a little bit before she simply laid there with her arms around him. She gave a little sigh closing her eyes with her head snuggled up against him. She was comfortable with this and for some reason she felt safe and at ease. She enjoyed the mere warmth of their bodies together and the simple way how James' strong arms were around her hips. Sugarshe nuzzled the prince's neck a little bit kissing the bite with a soft purr.


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James held Sugarshe in his arms as she cuddled with him, relaxing as he felt her warm body against his own. He grabbed the covers of the bed and pulled them over them both. There, wrapped in Sugarshe's warm embrace and nestled in the cool comfort of white linens, James felt surprisingly at peace. Something occurred to him.


If this is what being married is like, I could get used to this.


With that thought in his mind James nuzzled against Sugarshe's cheek and drifted off to sleep, his chest slowly rising and falling with Sugarshe on top of him.


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Sugarshe's red eyes fluttered open in the morning to look half lidded at James with a small smile blushing. She leaned over giving a small peck on the cheek pushing a strand of hair from his face. James was quite cute when he was sleeping. She couldn't help but to admire his sleeping face. She heard a knock at the door then what looked like a maid entered gasped then bolted for it. Sugarshe became bright red and lightly tapped James. " good morning,James..." She says.


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James stirred in his sleep, his eyes slowly focusing on the woman laying next to him. He smiled slightly and began to rise from his bed, only to groan in pain when the sunlight shone in his eyes. He lowered himself back to bed and covered his face with the sheets.


"Uuuugh. Hangover..."


James decided to use the traditional Alorn hangover cure, reaching for the end table next to his bed. On it were a few gold coins, a small glass statue of a sparrow, and a half full bottle of wine that James wrapped his hand around. He lifted himself slightly off his bed, brought the bottle to his lips, and took a few swallows. After he'd drank about two glasses worth, he put the bottle back on the end table.


"Ugh. Better."


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She couldn't help but to giggle a little bit at James. "Need any help?" She asks with a teasing smirk. She watched James moving over laying down on her stomach with her large chest on her arms. She dose standing up and slides her arms down over his shoulders with a purr. "Now then what are the plans for today?" She asks softly in his ear.


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James smiled and turned his head, giving Sugarshe a few short, gentle kisses. Between kisses, he told her about what his plan for the day was.


"Well *kiss* most days I start by getting breakfast. *kiss* My father will likely be talking with Belgarath until lunch *kiss* so I planned to spend the morning with my father's Warder. *kiss* He's been teaching me to use a great sword. *kiss* After lunch *kiss* either Belgarath *kiss* or Belgarion *kiss* will teach me a bit about sorcery. *kiss* And then I've got the rest of my day to myself. *kiss* *kiss* *kiss* Or ourselves in this case."


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"Sword practice? That's intriguing because I myself use blades mostly a katanna..." She says softly with a giggle as she's given plenty of kisses by James and she returns them. she nuzzled his cheek affectionately. She smirks. "At this rate you're going to make it harder to go home..." She murmurs. She moved away and go ahead changing getting dressed. She stretches her arms and moved stepping torwards the door.


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James smiled back at her, getting out of bed and changing into his usual clothes. As he approached the door, he pulled on his grey cloak and strapped the large sword to his back. He held out his arm for Sugarshe.


"Well, my father asked me to court you. I might as well do my best. Oh, and if you want to join in the sword training, I'm sure Brand will allow it. He does say I need to get some real practice in."


As he talked, James led Sugarshe to the dining hall, where servants brought him breakfast and tried to offer food to Sugarshe.


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She moved her arms around his arm as they walked. Sugarshe followed him to the dining hall. "Practice. Hmm...I have to warn you I'm a pretty tough opponent." She says with a amused gaze. When the servants offered her food she shook her head lightly and gave a polite no thanks. She knew it may have appeared a little odd but she couldn't consume it anyways. She looks at James."Hmm...technically would you be my boyfriend or my fiancee?" She asked.


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James frowned slightly as he considered the question.


"Well, fiancé implies that you already plan to marry me. So I guess that makes me you boyfriend. I mean... unless you've already made a decision... Oh, and don't worry about whether not I can keep up with you. I've been losing to Brand for ages now, you'll probably beat me in an instant."


Then, it occurred to James that he'd forgotten to tell Sugarshe something very important.


"Oh, I just realized I never told you what exactly the Warder does. In addition to serving as captain of the guard, and my father's bodyguard, he's sort of the backup King. If the King has to leave for any reason, or dies without an heir, it is the Warder's duty to rule the land in his stead, until such time that a new King may be found."


They approached another large door, which James opened to reveal a large courtyard, where several soldier were practicing. They briefly glanced at the pair as they entered, then got back to practice.


In the center of the courtyard was a man about the King's age, with dark hair and a long scar running down his face. He nodded as they approached, a small smile touching the corners of his mouth.


"My Prince." He said. He turned his gaze to Sugarshe. "Milady."


"Sugar, this is Brand." James said, motioning to the Warder.


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"So kinda our gate Lords who also serve as a sort of council...." She says in response to his explanation as they walked. When they stopped she noticed the man that approached looking over his features taking note to remember his face like everyone else as James introduced him to her. She gives a little smile."hello. I'm princess Sugarshe, James was just telling me about you actually. It's pleasure to make your acquaintance..."She says softly and puts on her politeness as usual when greeting a new person.


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Brand nodded.


"Likewise Milady. Now... where is Thale? That boy was supposed to be here too."


James leaned over and whispered to Sugarshe.


"Thale is Brand's son. When Brand passes, Thale will inherit the name Brand and become the new Rivan Warder. Until then, his job is to be my bodyguard. Thale is also, kinda my best friend. Okay, my only friend."


A young man wearing a suit of half-plate armor came rushing into the courtyard. Though he was easily a full foot taller than James, his face looked about a full year younger.


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"Sorry I'm late! I slept in! Um... Sorry..."


James smirked as Thale's entrance.


"And... there he is."


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Sugarshe tilted her head listening to James. "That's father interesting, definitely something different from back home...." She says softly with a curious look on her face as James spoke. She brushed some her hair away from her eyes looking up as another had came rushing into the courtyard she moved her eyes to James then to thale. So this was the one James just spoke of. Not bad. Good thing he had at least one friend. If James was unsociable like her brother she'd be a little bit worried. It wasn't the best thing.


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Brand shook his head as his son ran into the courtyard.


"I hope you aren't that slow when you need to defend Prince James."


Thale gave a nervous chuckle a she walked over to the weapon racks and grabbed a longsword and a wooden shield.


"Sorry father. I'm here for the lesson though!"


Brand nodded.


"Very well. Thale, you and James will be sparring." Brand turned his attention to Sugarshe. "Young lady, you may wish to step out of the way. We wouldn't want one of these two chuckleheads to hit you by accident."


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Sugarshe gives a little nod before giving James a kiss on the cheek. "Good luck!" She says and walks away over to somewhere she could watch. For now she felt like watching. It was probably best if she watched taking note of James' fighting styles and how well he was in a fight. For now studying minor details would help in some cases. Sugarshe was quiet and became deep in thought. She then realized something. James was one of the types of magic born which meant not only if he was able to fight but he could use magical ability. There were says he could use that. You have to Simply find a way to balance out his Magical Power vs physical power and simply they will have to equal out each other. If he could simply do that then he would possibly be better at both fighting and Magic. his powers and skills on both sides would grow and continue to develop them at a more rather suitable pace with how much his powers seemed to grow currently. from what she could simply sense due to being at her father's blood she could tell the level and had a general idea of how strong James had the potential to get. No doubt james would be one of most powerful of his bloodline just as sugarshe was too her own.


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James waved as Sugarshe walked a short distance away to observe. Then he drew his great-sword, faced Thale, and prepared for battle.


The two boys circled each other for a few moments. Every so often James would take an experimental stab or swing with his sword, which Thale would block with his shield. Thale would then follow up with a stab of slash of his own, which James would either dodge or deflect with his sword. Every so often, Brand would shout some bit of critique to the boys.


"James! Relax your stance! Thale! Watch your footwork! GODDAMMIT JAMES, STOP USING YOUR SWORD TO BLOCK! THAT'S WHY YOU KEEP BLUNTING IT!!!"


To anyone who knew even a bit about sword combat it was obvious that while James had some skill his sword was far too heavy for him to properly use. Which is why after about 10 minutes of sparring, James overextended himself on a swing, and his weapon went flying out of his hands, burying itself in the sand several feet away. From there, Thale smacked James upside the head with his shield, and James toppled to the dirt like a drunken man.


"HALT!" Brand shouted, then switched to a more normal level of volume. "James. Why on earth do you insist on using that sword? We can all tell it's far to heavy for you. If you ever get into a real fight with it, you'll get your head caved in. If you don't snap your spine in half trying to swing the damn thing."


James frowned.


"It's the sword Father used before he became King. If he could use it, so can I."


Brand shook his head, then backhanded James across the face. James stood there holding his cheek with a look of anger and shame in his eyes as Brand lectured him.


"James. You are not your father. You will never be your father, and if you keep trying, you'll never reach the full potential that you are capable of. You have skill James. But you need to use a lighter sword, or you'll never be able to develop that skill."


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