//------------------------------// // Falling Into Something // Story: Marie's Story // by Musical Note //------------------------------// Xavier and Marie were relieved to be home, but she still had questions that were unanswered. Marie had decided to wait until tomorrow to ask her questions, they've had enough for one day. They both went to their separate chambers, and went to sleep. The next morning, they met up for breakfast. The chef served a fruit bowl, pancakes with maple syrup and butter, along with some grape-juice. Marie took an apple from the fruit bowl, a pancake, and a glass of grape-juice. She ate all of her breakfast that time, since she had not had a decent meal for quite some time. All through-out breakfast, Marie and Xavier had different conversations on different topics. Later, the two decided to go out for a walk in the garden. "So...Xavier, I had something to ask you." Marie said. "Anything, what is it?" Xavier replied. Marie answered, "Well, ever since I met you, you've never told me what happened to your parents. Could you tell me the truth on what did happen?" Xavier sighed and responded, "A long time ago, when my parents were alive, they were always busy and never had time for me. I eventually just packed up and left the kingdom, and hid out in Equestria for a couple years. Once I was eleven, I returned to Meldania, and a war had broken out. Now, over the last year and couple months, it looks good as new. I'm actually not sure if they're still alive or dead. I took over responsibility to rule, as the heir. I assumed that they both died, as I didn't see them. Many ponies recognized me from the staff of the castle. David was running as a replacement king, and since they already knew I was next in line for the throne, I took that position. That's another reason why he hates me and envy's me. When he tried to take you away from me I just..." "What?" Marie questioned. "N-Nothing, let's just keep walking." Xavier blushed, and recovered from his stupid comment. They had a picnic for lunch, and then went back to the palace. "That was fun, thanks, Xavier." Marie smiled and kissed his cheek, then blushed and walked away to her room. Xavier blushed a lot, and then went to his room, "S-She kissed me...SHE KISSED ME!!!" He shouted. She went into her room, then blushed and gasped, "What did I just do? D-Did I really kiss him on the cheek?!" Marie was beginning to wonder if she'd actually fallen in love with Xavier. Marie sighed, "It can't be real, though...David was only after my necklace...a joke. How can I be so sure that Xavier isn't playing around?" She sat on her bed. Jill flew into her room and spoke, "Marie! Xavier isn't trying to play you! He actually cares for you!" Marie looked at her friend, "I can't understand you, Jill...my necklace is gone. X may have saved me, but my necklace on the other hoof wasn't so lucky." Jill sighed, and then flew off to hang around with Jimmy. Marie walked out onto her balcony and sighed again, "I-I can't really be in love with him, can I? Both stallion's I've known have tried to force me into loving them...I may as well just accept the fact I'm forever going to be alone." After admiring the view for a while, Marie went back inside and went to sleep. The next morning when she woke up, Xavier had brought breakfast to her. "Good morning!" He exclaimed. Marie replied wearily, "Good morning...uh, why exactly are you here?" Xavier answered, "Well, I made you breakfast. Plus, when you're done, I have a fun day planned!" "Don't I have to clean and then you watch over the castle?" Marie wondered. "Ah, everypony needs a break once in a while." Xavier responded. "I'll meet you out in the garden once you're done." He finished off as he walked away. On the tray, there was a muffin, orange juice, and a waffle shaped like a heart. Marie face-hoofed herself, "Tell me I'm still asleep." She ate it anyways, and then met Xavier out in the garden after brushing her mane. Xavier greeted her, "Ready to start the day?" He smiled. "Uh...I'm going to regret saying this, but yes." She replied. The two started off with a stroll and chat through the garden. He picked a rose and gave it to her. "Heh, thanks." Marie blushed. Then they both went for a swim in the lake. Marie splashed him playfully, and he shouted, "Hey! Two can play at that game!" Xavier laughed and splashed her back. It turned into a fun splash war. After they dried off, they went for another picnic. Xavier summoned a small box in the middle of their lunch. "Here." He smiled, levitating the box over to her. "What's this?" She asked. He used his magic to open it up before her. Marie gasped, "M-My necklace...b-but how? David still had it around his neck when he fell..." Xavier replied, "I had the jeweler in town create another necklace, then I found the spell in my library that enchanted it. Now, you can speak to your animals again." He smiled at her. Marie smiled back at him, and then gave him a hug. "Thank you, I love it!" She exclaimed. They both blushed, and then she released her grip. Xavier coughed on purpose for a moment, and then asked, "So, wanna head back?" "Sure, it is getting late." Marie responded. Once they both got back, they went straight to bed. Before Marie dozed off, she thought to herself, "Maybe I am in love with him..." She shut her eyes and went to sleep.