forum The Princess’s Scandal OxO (reboot)

Started August 29, 2022 by @FanfictionFanatic-The-Elder group

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Drake was a little surprised by Aliana agreeing with him but he smiled softly at the former princess and nodded gratefully.

“I'm guessing the Captain forgot to mention that Drake can't talk.” Marcus chuckled, noticing Aliana’s nerves.

Lori returned the gentle squeeze with a more confident one, running her thumb across her knuckles in assurance. Though she sighed at Marc’s comment. “I did forget. Sorry.” she admitted, blushing a little as she apologized to both of them. “I… We're all so used to that fact that it slipped my mind.”

"Oh! I understand now," Aliana commented a slight blush on her cheeks finally getting a grasp of the situation. She would have to learn Drake's way of communication so she could talk to him better. Aliana didn't want to make anyone feel like they had to do special things around her, so she would learn to adjust and adapt to their ways. She smiled over at Lori, "It is fine love. I know now and that is all that matters."

Drake chuckled and made a dismissive gesture, smiling warming.

“That's his way of saying not to worry about it.” Marcus translated. “He's used to it too.”

Lori smiled sweetly at Aliana and kissed her cheek. “Thank you, my dear.”

Aliana's blush grew a shade deeper at Lori's kiss and then Drake telling her not to worry about it. No, no she would worry about it and make it one of her missions to learn Drake's language. She let her head fall slightly so it rested on Lori, "Is there anyone else I have yet to meet?"

Lori smiled and wrapped her arms around Aliana. “I think the only one you haven't met yet is Skinner. And he's probably at the helm right now since everyone else is down here, except the twins and Jax.” she smirked at the crew.

“It's my fault, Captain. I've been keeping them here to help manage this feast.” Charlie explained, gesturing to all the food.

Lorelei nodded, accepting the response easily. She wasn't one to get mad at simple things like this. “Be sure to pick out a good bottle to go with dinner tonight. We're celebrating tonight.” she replied, smiling at her beloved Princess.

"Well, I will have to meet Skinner later," Aliana replied getting comfortable in Lorelei's hold. She also understood why a majority of the crew was present in this area as her father had prepared a lot of food for the occasion. She gave a soft smile up at Lori at the mention of a celebration that night, Aliana knew exactly why, "I think a celebration is most definitely in order."

Lori smiled back and softly pressed a soft kiss to her forehead. “Aye. Whenever you're ready. Though you may end up meeting him at dinner.” she informed.

“Don't worry, Captain. I believe I have a bottle that would be perfect for tonight.” Charlie smiled, standing up and going back to her station. “But Skinner will most certainly be here at dinner, if I have to drag him down by his ear.” she added causing a round of soft laughter from the crew.

Aliana snickered quietly with the rest of the crea at Charlie's final comment. She ended up staying close to Lorelei as she tried to figure out what to do next. Aliana wasn't comfortable yet with the crew, but she found it to be rude to leave so soon. She had a light smile on as she watched the crew before glancing at Lori, "I think I want to stay here for a moment."

Lorelei laughed with everyone and nodded at Ali’s request. “There's no hurry. We can stay.” she assured.

“Then can I ask something?” Marcus piped up, taking a seat across from the couple. “We all know our Captain’s version of the story and everything. But I think we also want to know what a Princess saw to fall in love with someone like our Lorelei back then?”

"Oh, that story?" Aliana replied as she hummed in thought. It had been so long, well really the first or second time, that anyone had asked her to tell the story of how she and her beloved met. She tapped her fingers against her leg as she recalled before deciding to tell her half of the story, "I suppose to put it simply, Lorelei was a thief who meant to steal my jewels, but stole my heart instead with her kindness and humor. It was not often I found someone, much less one who was inclined to dislike me due to my status, who was still so kind to me. And even after she attempted to rob me the first time I went to town, I kept going back to meet the girl who was so bold as to steal from the princess."

“I was not trying to steal your jewels! And I didn't know you were the Princess at the time.” Lori insisted as her crew laughed. “Some guard pushed me because he thought he saw me taking something and I ran into you as I tried to get away.” she explained. “I admit now that the guard saw right but I had no love or loyalty to the king so I openly taunted the guard and noticed the pretty girl I ran into trying not to laugh at what I was saying. So, I threw a wink her way just before I darted off to lose the guard. Imagine my surprise when I saw her again almost the next day.”

“We know your side of the story, Captain.” Jacob smiled. “We want to hear from miss Aliana.” he pointed out gently. “Please, continue.”

(I am back, kinda)

"You can say you were not trying to steal them all you want. We both know the truth," Aliana giggled in response to Lori's retort. She hummed a little as she thought back to those first meetings with Lorelei, "Anyways, I snuck out of the castle the next day to look for the thief that stole my heart. And I was lucky enough to run into her so soon after I made my daring escape. Lorelei looked as surprised as I did when that happened and she most definitely took the chance to woo the pretty girl from the castle. I believe that was also the day Lori stopped someone from robbing me. Am I mistaken love?"

(Yay!)

Lorelei rolled her eyes at the laugh but didn't argue further. Admittedly, she may have tried to grab a bracelet or ring when she bumped into Aliana at the time but… That didn't matter now. She smiled softly at the nostalgic memories her love was bringing up, even chuckling at the question. “I did. You walked with me, and neither of us realized where we ended up. Until a fellow street rat with tried to steal from you.” she remembered, her smile growing. “At least until I kicked his butt into the mud for trying.”

(I did say kinda lol)

"That you did," Aliana replied with a loving smile on her face. She had almost completely forgotten about the crew around them, so focused in on Lorelei and her reactions. Aliana hummed as she thought before giving another response, "I do not believe after that day any other of the 'street rats' attempted to steal from me. And I have only you to thank for that my love."

(lol fair. you did.)

Lori returned the smile and kissed Aliana’s forehead. “What can I say, I was always a fighter. And it's not every day that a girl like me makes a friend. I had to protect you.” she chuckled.

“That's so sweet.” Charlie sighed softly, reminding the Captain that they had an audience.

"And I will forever thank you for that," Aliana hummed at Lorelei's forehead kiss and she let her eyes close as she got lost in the memories. Though they quickly snapped open when she heard Charlie's sigh and the princess blushed. Aliana was ashamed- No, no she had no reason to be ashamed at what had just happened. She leaned against Lori with a lovesick smile on her face, "Is there anything important that I have forgotten love?"

Lori cleared her throat slightly, blushing a little as well at the reminder but it was more that she was embarrassed she forgot about them. Not about expressing her feelings with the woman she loved. “No. Not that I can think of.” she admitted. “At least, not in regards to our first meeting.”

“Still, it was sweeter hearing both sides of the story.” Marcus smirked teasingly, though his comment was sincere.

"I suppose it would be," Aliana sighed as she relaxed again Lori. It was nice to be able to relax and not be the princess she normally had to appear as. She didn't move as she glanced over at the rest of the crew, "Though I am sure you all know there is more to our story. I doubt Lorieli was able to not speak about me somewhat."

Marcus chuckled and shook his head. “Are you kidding? She hardly stops talking about you.”

“We know how you were separated and the importance of the name of the ship. As well as the shanty on the necklace she gave you.” Charlie nodded.

“But we don't have to talk about that right now.” Lori interrupted, holding Aliana close. “We're together now. And I won't be separated again without a fight.”