Forgetful Swan

Birthday wish

It was early morning in Volterra, Italy. Freya was asleep on Marcus' bed. The King's thought it would be best for her to stay in his room so when she woke up, he could tell her everything she needed to know.

Today was special as it was her 6th birthday. Marcus had been planning a day of fun just for his little princess. He had the halls decorated with her favourite films, and the throne room had been made to look like her all-time favourite movie.

Aro and Sulpicia had been non-stop shopping for toys and sweets to spoil her rotten.

Caius and Athenodora had also been shopping, but they wanted to outdo Aro and Sulpicia. So a shop spree turned into a shop competition like everything they do that involves Freya.

The guards and staff in the castle thought it was funny at first until it started to get out of hand, and an entire wing of the castle was turned into Freya's own play area. No vampires that were not the most trusted of the King's and Queens were allowed in that part of castle. And large iron doors were put up to show that was Freya's side.

Right now, though, Marcus was waiting for Freya to wake up. He wouldn't admit it, but he, too, was excited for today.

When movement was heard, Marcus got up and walked to the bed like he always did to help her. When Freya's eyes opened, she looked around and then looked at Marcus with a far away look.

"Hey Freya, it's Daddy." As he said that, Freya launched herself at him as she always did.

"Hiya, Daddy. I wove you." She said, still having a bit of sleep in her voice.

Marcus smiled at his little girl. A little pain shoots through him as he thinks of Didyme not getting the chance to love a child like she had wanted from the start to when she passed. He wished she was here as she would make a great mother.

"I love you too, my little angel." He kissed the top of her head and set her on the floor. "I shall ask Jane to change you, but right now, there is a cupcake here with a candle for your birthday. Make a wish and blow it out."

Marcus had walked to get the cupcake and lit it and walked back. Freya's eyes lit up as she looked at the cake. Taking a deep breath, a painting catches her eye. Closing her eyes, she blew out the candle with one wish in mind.

"What did you wish for, little one?" Marcus asked in curiosity.

"I can't tell you that silly or it won't come true. But I hope it comes true soon." Freya said with her head held high and a smile on her lips as she glanced at the picture and then back to Marcus.

Marcus sniggered and picked her up again. "You are right, my little princess." Giving her a kiss on the head as he sat on the bed giving her the tray of food from the bedside table. "Eat up, we have a lot to do today."

"Otay, Daddy." Freya said as she started to eat her waffles and drink her apple juice.

~time skip~

Jane had gotten Freya cleaned and dressed in a beautiful red dress with black roses along the bottom.

"You ready, little princess." Jane asked with a smile.

"Yeah. Thank you, pwitty lady." Freya said, making Jane aww at the little girl.

Jane picked Freya up and left for the throne room. While on the way there, they had been told happy birthday and given small gifts, so by the time they reached the throne room, Freya's arms were full of gifts.

Jane knocked on the throne room doors and turned to little Freya.

"Shut your eyes, little one."

With a smile, Freya did as she was asked.

The doors opened, and Jane walked in with Freya still in her arms. Once Jane got to the centre, she placed Freya on the ground in front of Marcus, who knelt down.

"Open your eyes, my sweet girl." Marcus said softly.

Freya slowly opened her eyes and squealed at what she saw.

Marcus had gone out of his way to decorate the throne room in an under the water theme with dory and her friends.

The King's looks pleased that she loved it. They looked at little Freya while she ran around, looking at all the designs and bright colours with a large smile on her face and a twinkle in her eyes that could put the stars to shame.

"What do you think, my child?" Marcus asked a little nervous.

Freya ran to him and jumped into his arms.

"I wove it, Daddy. I wove you. I WOVE YOU ALL." Freya said with a large smile.

Everyone that was in the room awwed and looked like they were about to cry. The moment was interrupted when a knock sounded on the door. Confused, everyone looked to one another to see if anyone was expecting another guest. When no one made a move, the knock sounded again, and the guards moved to protect the king's and queen's and princess.

"Jane, be a dear and see who is interrupting." Aro ordered, and he and his wife moved closer to Freya sides as well as Caius and his wife.

When the door was opened, there stood...