A long awaited happy marriage between Queen Rival and Gegory I. Gregory was more than hppy to ask Queen of her hand in marriage. Willingly, Queen accepted his offer, now to see the war between Lithuania and England, her country.

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Dear Grogory, My dearest love,

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These lands I am traveling are not in my favor, the rough lands and muddy holes the size of lakes are ever so bitter. These vikings, invading the free lands, stare at a woman as if they stare at a big piece of hearty lamb chop. It is this loneliness I feel without you, at this time I feel my knights cannot bring me any joy, no matter how much they may try to amuse me. Im not sure why I'm so down, my love, it may be from the pregnancy. My moods vary anymore, happy and thriving, then mad all at the same time. I will be glad when Im finally at our castle and settled in. I suspect the child baby will be in my arms by the time I reach England. Im not sure what Im to name it, I should leave that up to you. Prince Tristan, my oldest son, has fallen ill of a fever, I fear he may not survive. My knights constantly water him and give him bits of softened bread, for his throat is bothering him so. My knights hunted today, only bringing back a small rabbit, which I ate unwillingly, being a vegan, it was a terrible experience. Im afraid I may just have to take the sea route, and do as your advice said. I must go, my love, your forever in my mind

Queen Rival

Gregory was in a bad mood all day, moaning about everything and kicking objects around. The knights start to ask if he is not ill, or else why a joyful person, always smiling and ready for a joke will be like that?
Only Miles, his trusted man who bring news from his love away knows the reason, but his lips are sealed and not even the torture could make him speak that the king is worried like he never was before, now when he feel that finally found his twin soul, Lady Rival.
Is not that he worries about Lady Rival imprisonment, because he would go and liberate her, but he hear about the atrocities those barbarians Lithuanians are capable, like boiling and eat human flesh.
With this picture in his mind, Queen Rival ready to be boiled, crying and calling his name as the last hope he write the answer:

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Dearest Lody Rival, my sweetie

It's like I'm cursed, now that i finally can hold you in my arms, an entire world of cruelty and envy disunite us. I never was worried about the outcome of a battle, because I knew it from the start the result, I never was worried when dark clouds gather upon my beloved England, because I knew it I have the strength to prevail, no matter countless barbarian hordes gather at our doors with one thought in their minds, to plunder and destroy the civilization they could not share or understand.
But the thought you're defenseless in the claws of those savages and i cannot help make me almost a madman.

I will send Miles back with this letter, keep it near you and the children, he is my most devoted man and he will defend you with his life cost if necessary. His skills are priceless, gathering infos, sneaking behind the enemy lines, silently kill the guards in his way or master disguise.
He save my life in Scandinavia, when my army disband and half of the world was after me to catch and torture me, before putting me to death. We just walk away, passing the Norse camp like we was one of their own (well, it wasn't very hard, because I'm a viking in origins and a viking born and die a viking, no matter what), go north in the icy tundra where they didn't think we could survive and didn't search for us.

I hope you'll be here soon, save and safe, that i could tell these stories in person in front of a cozy fire.
I pray to that, my love!

Gregory

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Dear Love,




To hear your down only sickens me more. Your a strong king with strong ambitions, which can only win a war with. I have talked to the Lithuanian King, and he assures me I will have a safe passing through Lithuania, not getting imprisoned. Miles is such a wonderful gentleman, he helped with the kids all night, as if they are his own. It is undoubtful that he saved your life, I see what type of head knight he is.


I will keep this letter close to me, I'll keep it in my leather purse that hangs at my side, that way it will not get wet If I happen to venture through rivers and creeks. It so happens I know a few of these barbaric vikings, knowing them shall provide me little safety unfortunately on this journey, currently I am heading West, still in the free nation. I have to say though, Ive moved fomr one place to another for a while, and this journey has been the easiest yet. I pray everyday that my children and I make it safely to England .



Miles can hunt so much better then my knight. He found us a deer, and we still have left overs, which I will plan to use tonight. I will make sure he is safe, since he is your trusted one.


Love,
Queen Rival

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Dear Love,


I start writing my letter as soon as I read it yours, even I'm broke after 40 miles march with the army today. We are in a hurry to offer the allies our support.
Could not find a river or another water source, so we had to dismount and travel by foot. Even myself, as a king I had to do it and save the little water we have for the soldiers. I hope to find some water soon to not lose any of our superb battle horses, what would it be a knight without his horse?

I feel better now when the news you're safe and in Miles capable hands reach me. I would like to ask to keep my letters even closer than your purse, that's the first place those barbarian brigands will search and your true identity will be revealed.
I'm not worried about imprisonment, I'm worried about torture and other terrible things may happen to you. Imagine how I feel if you'll be boiled and eaten by those savages in the end..

Don't worry about Miles, he can take care of himself, take all the necessary precautions for your safety and the children.

With Love,
Gregory

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Dear Love,


This trip is taking longer than Id like, no matter horse or not. The route we take is not of my choice, but that of my knights. Im to think your very aggravated at this, but theres nothing I can do, for this I apologize. I realy want to be with you so much as of now, I never want to leave you ever. Id hope you feel the same.

In this letter im sending is one of my hipscarves that I use to belly dance in, it brings me good luck. Hearing your current condition, Im sending it to you to bring you luck. Hopefully you can get back on track and find suitable place to march through.

Please do not be mad about the longer trip, but it does take a while no matter whom looks at it, I know of no other way to travel quicker.

Through the next letters I will be sending gifts to you, some edible, others not, if they make it to you, that is.


Love,

Queen Rival

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Dear Love,


I cannot tell you how worried i am to know you so far way and in danger. I hurry my knights at their limits, but already start to moan. My secret agents report words like " this is insane", " why we should support this", "who is Queen Rival", the men are exhausted and I may fear about a possible revolt if i keep the actual rate.

There is nothing i can do to have you save and safe in my arms and that drives me crazy, i hope you'll understand.
Miles will give you the instructions about your route, i do not trust the knights in your suite. I have the feeling they delay on purpose, moving one day in a direction and the next day in another, almost opposite.

I am known not as a patient man, you can call it short tempered if you want, but i expect my orders to be carried out without delay and in a precise manner, otherwise the head of the knight who failed can meet his feet.

I must concentrate on the battle plans or it will be no kingdom for my queen and i can't until I don't know you're safe here. I hope the gift you send me will bring me luck, I need it badly.

With Love,

Gregory

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Dear Gregory,


I can understand your short tempered, it ges to me after some time, but it takes a while for me to get that way. Everyone it seems, my ex husband's agents always questioned me about who I was and where I came from. You can tell them Im but a country lady with no harm and no spying, yes Ive been accused of being a spy before. Your men must stay strong, but do not forget they are humans, as you and I, and they do need rest.


Do make sure your knights get a well amount of some food, for they need the strength. Tired and hungry knights will only lead to disaster. Im sending three of the six of my lords to you, and my best knight, Don Del Mar. Lord Don is a superb swordsman and is strong in horsemanship as well, he can unseat anyone in a joust, including me. He also brings with him his gift, gift of healing and knowledge of edible and useful plants that could bring energy to your dear knights.


Tell your knights this; that they are NOT to fall behind, they are lords, they are to live up to the titles for their king's wife. Tell them do not think about how much farther they must walk, just do it. Tell them not to think about food, as it will only make their stomach beg more.

And, this part is to your agents only, not to the knight; If they wish to know whom I am they can write me themselves. I am NOT any person of harm nor a terrorist planning to attack my own husband's army. They without concern can trust me to the most they will, whether they like me or not, they must deal with me, until I die.


Queen Rival

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Dear wife,

I'm not up for a confrontation between my queen and my knights, I don't want to be forced to choose one or another. They serve England well for a long time, while you're new and stranger to these lands. It needs time to build the trust, you need to be patient.

My granpa had 7 wives and decapitate all of them, we all hate him for that, I don't want to be like him.
The burden of the crown of England is not an easy one, first I'm married with England, first I'm a king and after that I'm a man.
I won't hesitate to remove any threat who put England in danger, betrayal, dissent, lack of interest or personal ambitions.

I know how to motivate my knights, I fought many times side by side with them, i don't need anybody to teach me how to do it!

As far as my knights concern, you're stranger and you should gain their trust before making demands.
I would like my queen to be loved by my knights, not force them.

Gregory I, King of England, Normandy, Artois, Flandern, Holland, Seville, Tunis etc, Head of Anglican Church

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Dear King,



I am not pleased with your attitude towards me, it is not well. Ive to tell you your to change it at once because Ive done no wrong. Advice never killed anyone, and it certainly wont kill you. This is a short message because I am angered by the wy you treat a lady, especially your wife!


Queen Rival

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Dear Queen

The royal position come with privileges, but also with responsibilities. As I told you, first I'm a king and after this I'm a man. Here in England we don't take such things in ease: the members of the royal house should be an example for the rest of the knights and the other subjects of the crown.

I see nothing wrong in attending to my responsibilities as king and certainly I don't feel I mistreated you, no more than my other subjects anyway. About advices, when I will need an advice from you, be assured i will ask for it.

If the responsibilities of England Queen position makes you unhappy, you are free to renounce to the engagement towards your actual husband and find your happiness elsewhere in the arms of other knight, maybe less illustrious, but who can offer you the affection you feel you're not receiving from myself.

Gregory I, King of England and so many places I wont mention it, Head of Anglican Church