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Dinner was coming soon, and then came the change of dresses.  Tightening the corset, brushing out the hair again, braiding it up, and pinning it back into place and putting a few flowers in. There was also a dark blue dress to be worn, and it was rather plain.  The only thing that made it special was the thin gold-threaded edges.  Other than that, she looked like she was going to a funeral. "It's a very slimming color, miss…" A few other handmaids had come in to help with dressing since Katy had gone home.  They gave generic compliments, smiling and telling she was lucky to be marrying Gilbert Beilschmidt, king of one of the richest nations

Okay, so this'll get around soon…I really need to update my things, I've had literally no time with being sick and such…but this is really...yeah, I've got college coming around, and yeah, my grades aren't the best either.  For now, chapter two of the Sleeping Princess. ••• "Madeline…" The soft sound of a familiar voice made her frown and curl up farther into the blanket she was under.  At this, the voice sighed and pulled away the blanket, revealing the aged teenager underneath.  Seventeen years had turned the small babe into a fair skinned beauty with an affinity to books.  "Ma chére, you can't hide out here all day, you know." "I can tr

A/N:  Before I get too far with his, I'm just going to explain ages.   Francis is about twenty-thirty something, possibly younger or older.   Allistor is eternally nineteen. Katyushka is about eighteen/nineteen, and due to having this story set in older times, her having children at this age is okay.   That would make Ivan at least in his teens, and Natalia would be about ten.   Madeline will be the youngest in this story, for a while.   Thank you~ ••• The young king paced the palace hall, muttering under his breath.  There was a blue velvet bench outside, a red cloaked figure sat there with his hands folded in his lap. "What's taki