237 Sumr Gas: Food And Fair Gas
Skye’s ire blazed as she trudged back to her husband. ‘How stupid can a person be?! I know that the mages maintain the arena, but the fair grounds are almost twice as big! And it’s muddy every year! Tis part of the fun! Oh! How that woman irritates ! ...That puddle hittin’ her was freakin’ hilarious! Serves her right!’
Tidas instantly knew his wife was now in a foul mood as she walked back over. He’d heard the entire conversation, courtesy of his Tank trait. Considering how Karena had been acting towards Skye lately, they’d had a relatively docile eting for once; minus the strategic puddle placent.
The rumors about Marco and Skye hadn’t dissipated at all.. In fact, they’d beco much more outrageous as ti went. According to one rumor, Skye was forced to marry Tidas because the king didn’t approve of Marco marrying a commoner. Another rumor said that Skye was pregnant with Marco’s child, and another said the all the brothers shared the willing princess.
Tidas was beyond sick of them, but he’d been happily surprised to hear his soldiers and servants talking about how “cute and in love the prince and princess are”.
They’d started comparing them to the crowned couple. Which made him smile even more when everyone had blatantly agreed that he and Skye were the better couple. It was a bit egotistical to be so happy about it, but Tidas was sick of everyone falling for their clearly fake personalities and relationship.
It was clear when they first married that Marco actually cared for her then. Karena was a shy and gentle person back then, albeit a bit spoiled. She’d bonded with Skye the few tis that she’d visited the palace, but it’d turned superficial the last couple tis before Tidas has supposedly died.
It was painfully obvious that Karena was jealous of Skye. The admiration she received was genuine and full of emotion. Everyone from nobles to commoners, at the least, admired her determination. Even her enemies had to admit she was a truly good person.
It infuriated Karena because she never Had to do anything to earn people’s love until Skye had showed up. She was so sure that the crass country bumpkin was going to fall in line, but she’d actually beco a rival to her! ‘Skye of all people! Even Marco is starting to take an interest! Were those rumors really true?! No. There’s no way; she’s a dirty commoner! He would never sink so low..’
Karena tried to reassure herself, but the rumors were only getting worse. ‘Is there any truth to them? Why would there be so many if there was Nothing to support them? No, no, no.. Marco knows better than to humiliate . My brother would retaliate on my behalf, and he’d never risk one of his precious alliances.. It Has to be that bitch!’
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Karena’s face twisted into a dark smile as her carriage driver turned about to take her back to the palace to change. ‘If all goes as planned, she won’t be a problem much longer...’
As Karena’s carriage rattled along, she imagined what Tidas’ response will be to the death of his wife. ‘I’ve always found him attractive.. Maybe I’ll make him a pet until Marco finds out. Then he can join his dead wife in the afterlife.’ Her dark grin widened at the prospect..
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Skye and Tidas walked around the fair grounds, sampling foods and playing the gas that were already present. All of the contests were started up in a few hours, so Tidas had to be back in two. It wasn’t much ti together, but it was still ti.
The first ga they did was a dart ga. You had to hit pouches of water with the darts. The more you popped, the better the prize. Skye won herself an overgrown teddy bear that she gave to a child that was practically drooling over it.
It was about twenty-eight inches in length, so carrying it around would’ve been a hassle anyway. Tidas had popped the sa amount as her, but had opted for a tiny stuffed black dragon instead of the oversized bear. When he handed it to his wife, Skye bead ear to ear as she kissed her husband’s cheek. He would definitely get his prize from her later...
The first foods that they tried were beef and pork sausages dipped in cornal batter, then deep fried. A special kind of beer mustard was paired with it, as well as deep fried potato wedges smothered in lted cheese. Tidas loved the ‘corn dog’, but Skye preferred the ‘cheese fries’.
They had also had so Colcannon, a few Lefse wrapped around so cream cheese and honey smoked ham, and a two chocolate, sweet cream, and fruit filled crepes each. They were both nearing their limits when Tidas spotted a special treat that always ran out early on the first day.
They managed to get a piece of Saskatoon Berry pie. The berries themselves were akin to blueberries, but had an almost almond undertone/aftertaste to them. Skye had never had it before, but vowed to figure out a way to get more. It was delicious with a small amount whipped sweet cream on top. She could only imagine how fantastic it would be with so ice cream..
Right as they finished their pie; Lawrence, Shasta, and the twins ca running up behind them. They jumped on their aunt and uncle, then imdiately began going off about the gas they’d played already. Skye squatted down to their level, but Tidas stayed standing next to his brother.
Victor puffed out his chest as he held up an intricately carved wooden sword, and spoke with pride; “I got this at the hoop ga! They weren’t even open yet, but the lady knew daddy and let us play! I also got Anna the tiara she’s wearing!”
Tidas started cracking up when Shasta reflexively bent her ears back when Victor ntioned the woman. Lawrence had also cleared his throat nervously, which made his brother laugh even more. Skye looked up at her husband in confusion, but lost the thought when Anna started talking about the duck ga they’d just gotten done with.
“I got this cute little doll at there, see?! Isn’t she pretty! She looks just like you Aunt Skye!” Anna thrust the tiny doll into the air to show everyone.
Skye smiled at the wee doll, but there really wasn’t too much of a likeness to it. It’s hair and eyes were the sa golden color as hers, but other than that.. It didn’t exactly have much shape to it. There was only a stitched smile, a white dress, and the hair and eye color to the tiny thing, but Skye still smiled brightly at the wee lass.
“Aye, she does!” Skye held out her little stuffed dragon; “Maybe yer princess can play with wee dragon?”
Victor scoffed; “Dragons and princesses can’t be friends! Dragons kidnap princesses! Then brave knights have to always save her..”
All the adults started laughing heartily as the twins shared confused expression with each other. After their laughter died down, Tidas looked to his older brother with surprise; “So you haven’t told them yet?!”
After Lawrence cleared his throat, he replied; “I was saving her as a surprise.. With everything going on, it slipped my mind.”
Simultaneously exhaling in exacerbation, the twins spoke together; “Surprise?! What Surprise?!”
Skye held her finger up to her lips as she leaned forward; “Shhh... If ye two can be patient, yer Da and Shasta can et tonight at Zazzy’s Place to find out. Shasta knows where ’tis.”
The twins turned their wee faces to their father with unnecessary puppy dog eyes. He looked to Shasta with a smirk, prompting his children to turn to her. She bead at them as she nodded, letting them know it was ok.
Skye stood up and grinned knowingly at Shasta. Seeing his wife’s look, Tidas offered to buy their “little family” a slice of pie while there was still so left. The children jumped up and down, splattering the n with mud as Lawrence smiled cockily at his little brother.
Skye frowned as droplets sprayed along the hem of her dress. It was then she realized that every person around them was muddy. The grounds were far wetter than the previous tis Skye had co to the gas. Not wanting to see others dealing with the ss, Skye made a quick decision.
“Shasta? Will you accompany to the announcent area? Ima gonna do sothin’ about all of this ss, but I’ll need everyone to remain still while I do it. We can catch up on the way while the n get the children so pie?”
Quickly agreeing, the two took off for the announcent area near the competition grounds. Skye had just been there the previous day, so she knew where it was. She’d gone through the entire layout with Tidas as he plotted out his security details.
Once clear of the n’s general earshot, Skye began to rapid-fire questions at Shasta about the previous night. She’d hesitated at first, but Skye’s enthusiasm was contagious. After very little prodding, Shasta practically exploded with her happiness. Giving Skye every detail she could think of.
By the ti they’d reached the announcent area, Shasta was nearly finished with her story. The equipnt was attached to the ergency network, so Skye had to disconnect a bunch of things to make the announcent. Once finished, she hopped in the microphone and tapped it a couple tis. She’d read about it in a bunch of books, and had always wanted to do it.
“Testing, testing.. Can you hear out there? Good! This is Princess Skye Moonstone, wife of Prince Tidas MacArthur... I don’t know about you folks, but I’m quite tired of the mud. If you can stand still for five minutes, I can have it all taken care of. If you move around, I’m not responsible for the ss. I request that anyone near the entrances to the fair grounds stop everyone else from entering, or at the least warn them.”
“I know you all still have work to do, but how much faster would your work go if you weren’t dealing with the mud? Five minutes! Give five minutes, and I’ll have this place nice and dry! Can ye help ?!”
Random voices erupted all over the fairgrounds as people both thanked her, and agreed to stay still. Using there Tank traits, Skye and Shasta listened for any refusals, but everyone stopped moving. As they stepped out of the tented area, Skye stated; “If you hear people moving, tell where, and I’ll stop.”
After nodding her head in the positive, Shasta felt goosebumps creeping up her back as Skye began to build her Earth and Water traits. The speed in which she could build her powers now was astonishing. Even amongst Fae, she didn’t know many faster than her.
Their training at Zazzy’s Place had been far more beneficial than how they were doing it in the arena. The ring was a very small space compared to half an acre. Skye was quite proficient using her Tank trait now, except for the stopping part. She still couldn’t sotis, which was hilarious to Shasta.
Skye could easily use two traits at once now as well. Using her Earth trait to maintain walls as they trained with her Tank one increased her abilities across the board. It put Shasta in awe every ti.. ‘Anyone within the capital that can sense magic can probably feel Skye’s power right now..’
With glowing eyes and a cocky grin on her lips, Skye called out; “Alright! Let’s get started!”
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