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Chapter 19 - Chapter Nineteen: Martell Hunting Wine Party/Martell Hunt Day Two

Location: Martell Estate Small Ballroom January 19, 1907

Lyanna Asher: So you're talk went well with your father?

William Vanderbilt: Yes it did. Let's just say I learned a little more about my father tonight.

Lyanna Asher: I'm sure. Let's just say I felt the same way when you're father and I talked.

William Vanderbilt: I believe it my love.

Lyanna Asher: Do you think we should tell you're sisters the truth?

William Vanderbilt: Yes I do. But lets wait a little bit before we tell them. If that's okay with you of course.

Lyanna Asher: I am totally fine with that. I hope your dad tells Edith that he knows about travelers.

William Vanderbilt: I hope so too my love. I hope so too.

Lyanna Asher: You excited about the second day of hunting tommorow?

William Vanderbilt: Of course I am my love. I'm also excited about us being together tomorrow.

Lyanna Asher: I agree. I'm looking forward to that as well.

William Vanderbilt: Well I am very happy to hear that.

Robb Stark: I still can't believe that your courting this beautiful woman William.

William Vanderbilt: Well I've been lucky enough to fall in love with her.

Robb Stark: I'm sure.

William Vanderbilt: So what's been going on with you my friend. Has anything special happened in your life.

Robb Stark: Not to much. Why do you ask?

William Vanderbilt: I'm just wondering if theirs anyone special in your life.

Robb Stark: Actually it hasn't been officially been announced. But.

William Vanderbilt: But what Robb?

Robb Stark: I'm currently engaged to the Lady Erena Glover.

William Vanderbilt: Wait did you just say that your engaged to Lady Erena Glover?

Robb Stark: Yes I did.

William Vanderbilt: When did this happen Robb?

Robb Stark: About three weeks ago now.

William Vanderbilt: Congradulations my friend. I'm so happy for you.

Robb Stark: Thank you William. That means a lot coming from you.

William Vanderbilt: Of course.

Lyanna Asher: Congradulations Robb. I'm so happy for you.

Robb Stark: Thank you Lyanna. That means a lot coming from you.

Lyanna Asher: Of course.

Robb Stark: Thank you Lyanna. I really appreciate it.

Lyanna Asher: You're welcome.

William Vanderbilt: I'm sure you're parents are thrilled that you're finally getting married. Especially with you being the eldest in the family.

Robb Stark: Believe me when I say this. They are very happy about this. Especially my mother because she has been pushing me into marriage for many years.

William Vanderbilt: I'm not surprise. Especially when it comes to Lady Stark.

Robb Stark: Agree.

Sansa Stark: Did my brother tell you his good news?

William Vanderbilt: Yes he did. We just finished congratulating him.

Sansa Stark: Well that's good because I don't know if I could keep this secret for much longer.

Lyanna Asher: I can understand that. I probably wouldn't be able to keep that kind of secret myself. That's for sure.

William Vanderbilt: So when's the wedding my friend?

Robb Stark: We were thinking March 22nd of this year.

William Vanderbilt: Wow that's soon my friend.

Robb Stark: That is true. But we don't want to wait to be husband and wife.

William Vanderbilt: I can totally understand that.

Lyanna Asher: Same here.

William Vanderbilt: So are we going to be meeting this young lady anytime soon?

Lyanna Asher: I agree with William. When are we going to be meeting this young lady.

Robb Stark: You guys will be meeting her tommorow.

William Vanderbilt: Excellant.

Lyanna Asher: I agree.

Robb Stark: Well I am very excited for you guys to meet her.

Sansa Stark: Trust me. You guys are going to love her.

William Vanderbilt: I have no doubt.

Lyanna Asher: Agree.

Robb Stark: Are we going to be hearing any wedding bells for you two anytime soon?

William Vanderbilt: Not for a while yet.

Lyanna Asher: I agree with William. We still want to get to know each other first. Before we take the next step to marriage.

Robb Stark: That makes sense.

Sansa Stark: Agree. You two should take your time and get to know each other first.

William Vanderbilt: Thank you. We greatly appreciate it.

Lyanna Asher: Agree.

Location: The sounds of music starting signaling that dancing has started

William Vanderbilt: May I have this dance my love?

Lyanna Asher: We shall.

William Vanderbilt: If you'll excuse us.

Robb Stark: Of course.

Sansa Stark: Of course.

William Vanderbilt: Shall we my love?

Lyanna Asher: We shall.

Location: The sounds of both William and Lyanna walking onto the dance floor

Sansa Stark: They are such a beautiful couple. Don't you agree big brother.

Robb Stark: I agree with you sister. They are definitely perfect for each other.

Sansa Stark: Big brother.

Robb Stark: Yes sister.

Sansa Stark: May I have this dance?

Robb Stark: It would be my honor sister.

Location: The sounds of both Robb and Sansa walking onto the dance floor

Location: The other side of the ballroom where Lord Stark, Lady Stark, George and Edith are located at

Eddard Stark: Well I have some big news for you George.

George Vanderbilt: An what's that Eddard?

Eddard Stark: My eldest son Robb is finally getting married.

George Vanderbilt: Wait did you just say that Robb is getting married? Did I hear that right?

Eddard Stark: You heard correctly my friend. Robb is getting married.

George Vanderbilt: Who's he getting married to?

Eddard Stark: He's getting married to Lady Erena Glover.

George Vanderbilt: That's fantastic. Congradulations my friend. I am so happy for you and your family.

Eddard Stark: Thank you my friend. That means a lot coming from you.

George Vanderbilt: Of course.

Edith Vanderbilt: Congradulations Catelyn. I am so happy for you and your husband.

Catelyn Stark: Thank you Edith. I am so happy for him. Considering how long we've waited for him to finally get married.

Edith Vanderbilt: I'm sure. So when is he getting married?

Catelyn Stark: He's getting married to her on March 22nd of this year.

Edith Vanderbilt: Wow that's very soon.

Catelyn Stark: To be honest with you Edith. I'm actually really happy that he's getting married on March 22nd.

Edith Vanderbilt: You are. Why's that?

Catelyn Stark: To be honest I've waited so long for him to finally settle down and get married. I don't think I would have the patience for it to happen months from now. Does that make any sense.

Edith Vanderbilt: It makes total sense Catelyn and I have no right to judge.

Catelyn Stark: Thank you Edith. I really appreciate.

Edith Vanderbilt: You're welcome.

George Vanderbilt: So when are we going to meet this beautiful young lady?

Eddard Stark: You'll be meeting her tommorow. She's coming for the second day of the hunt.

George Vanderbilt: That's wonderful. Well I can't wait to meet her.

Edith Vanderbilt: I agree.

Eddard Stark: Well we can't wait for you to meet her too.

Catelyn Stark: Agree.

Location: The sounds of music beginning to play again

George Vanderbilt: May I have this dance my love.

Edith Vanderbilt: Always my love. Always.

George Vanderbilt: Eddard. Catelyn.

Eddard Stark: George.

Catelyn Stark: George.

Location: The sounds of both George and Edith heading towards the dance floor

Eddard Stark: May I have this dance my love.

Catelyn Stark: I would be honored.

Location: The sounds of both Eddard and Catelyn heading onto the dance floor

Location: The other side of the ballroom ten minutes later

William Vanderbilt: Lyanna.

Lyanna Asher: Yes my love.

William Vanderbilt: Can I ask a favor from you.

Lyanna Asher: Of course you can William. What is it?

William Vanderbilt: By any chance can you try and locate my mothers birth family back in your time.

Lyanna Asher: Why do you want me to do that. If you don't mind me asking.

William Vanderbilt: Of course its fine for you to ask me that. Well ever since my father told me the truth about mom being a traveler.

Lyanna Asher: You began to think about how her birth family has no idea that she passed away.

William Vanderbilt: That's right and I think they deserve to know what happened to their daughter.

Lyanna Asher: I agree. I'll begin my search for them as soon as I get back to the present.

William Vanderbilt: Thank you Lyanna. I really appreciate it.

Lyanna Asher: You're welcome.

George Vanderbilt: What are the two of you talking about over here.

William Vanderbilt: Hey dad can I ask you something.

George Vanderbilt: Of course you can son. You can ask me anything.

William Vanderbilt: Will it be alright with you if Lyanna tries to find mom's birth family. Back in her time.

George Vanderbilt: Why do you want her to do that?

William Vanderbilt: I think they deserve to know what happened to their daughter and to finally have some closure. Because who knows what they are thinking right now. They might think that mom just ran off and never came back.

George Vanderbilt: You're right son. They have a right to know what happened to their daughter. So thank you Lyanna for being willing to do this I really appreciate it.

Lyanna Asher: You're welcome. It's no trouble at all. I'll start the search as soon as I get back to the present.

George Vanderbilt: Thank you. Shall we join the rest of the party?

Lyanna Asher: Agree.

William Vanderbilt: Agree.

George Vanderbilt: Alright lets go.

Location: The sounds of the three of them joining the rest of the party

Location: Thirty minutes later

Lord Martell: Attention everyone. Attention. There are a few things I would like to tell you about tomorrows activities. First we will have a bird shooting on the north side of the property at ten in the morning. Follow by a lovely lunch put together by my gorgeous wife.

Nilif Martell: Thank you my love.

Lord Martell: Of course. Then follow by the annual archery competition. Follow by that we will have the shooting target competition. Follow by that we will have a lovely dinner and bon fire after that to finish off the day. So everyone should be at the main courtyard no later than eight thirty. So please enjoy the rest of the evening and be prepare for a world of fun tommorow.

Location: The sounds of clapping from the audience

Lyanna Asher: Wow it sounds like we are going to have a full day tommorow.

William Vanderbilt: Agree my love. Agree.

Lyanna Asher: Well I think I'm ready to turn in for the evening.

William Vanderbilt: I agree. Shall we my love.

Lyanna Asher: We shall.

Location: The sounds of the both of them leaving the room and heading towards their bed chambers for the evening

Location: Martell Estate Courtyard on January 20, 1907 at eight thirty in the morning

William Vanderbilt: Good morning my love. How did you sleep last night?

Lyanna Asher: I slept very well. How did you sleep last night?

William Vanderbilt: I slept good. Ready to enjoy this beautiful day and being with the one that I love so much.

Lyanna Asher: I feel the same way my love. I feel the same way.

George Vanderbilt: Good morning Lyanna.

Lyanna Asher: Good morning George. How are you doing this morning?

George Vanderbilt: I'm doing very well this morning. How are you doing?

Lyanna Asher: I'm doing really good. Thank you for asking.

George Vanderbilt: Of course.

Lyanna Asher: Good morning Edith. How are you doing this morning?

Edith Vanderbilt: I'm doing very well. Thank you for asking. Did you sleep well last night?

Lyanna Asher: I slept very well. Thank you for asking.

Edith Vanderbilt: Of course.

George Vanderbilt: Well shall we join everyone else?

Edith Vanderbilt: We shall.

Lyanna Asher: Agree.

William Vanderbilt: Agree.

Location: The sounds of everyone walking over to where everyone else is located at

Alice Vanderbilt: Good morning Lyanna.

Lyanna Asher: Good morning Alice. How are you doing this morning?

Alice Vanderbilt: I'm doing good. How are you doing this morning?

Lyanna Asher: I'm doing good. Good morning Lila. How are you doing this morning?

Lila Vanderbilt: I am doing good. Thank you for asking.

Lyanna Asher: Of course.

Lord Martell: Alright its time to head towards the northern side of the property. For the bird shooting competition.

George Vanderbilt: Well you heard him. Let's go.

Everyone Present: Agree.

Location: The sounds of everyone starting to walk towards the northern side of the fields

Location: Martell Estate Northern Fields at ten in the morning

Location: The sounds of the dogs barking at the tall grass to get the birds into the air

Lord Martell: Alright first group take your positions. An we will begin the bird shooting.

Location: The sounds of the first group men step up for the first round of shooters

Location: The sounds of the birds taking the air

Lord Martell: Aim. Fire.

Location: The sounds of the men shooting off their riffles aimed at the flying birds

Robb Stark: Got one. On the first shot.

William Vanderbilt: Nice shot Robb.

Robb Stark: Thanks Will.

William Vanderbilt: You're welcome. Here comes the next set of birds.

Location: The sounds of everyone shooting at the birds again

William Vanderbilt: Yes got two of them.

Robb Stark: Nice one Will.

William Vanderbilt: Thanks.

Lyanna Asher: Nice one Will.

William Vanderbilt: Thank you my love.

Location: Twenty minutes later

Robb Stark: Nice work Will. You managed to get ten birds.

William Vanderbilt: Hey you got eight. That's a new record. Even for you.

Robb Stark: Thank you. That means a lot coming from you.

William Vanderbilt: Of course.

Lord Martell: Alright next group up and take your positions.

Location: The sounds of everyone switching groups for the next round of shooting

Location: The sounds of more birds taking the air and the sounds of the next rounds of shots being made

Lord Martell: Nice work George. You managed to kill three birds on your first round of shots.

George Vanderbilt: I just got lucky. That's all.

Lord Martell: I would say so.

Location: The sounds of more birds taking the air and the next rounds of firing happening

Edith Vanderbilt: Well done my love. That was two that time.

George Vanderbilt: Thank you my love. That means a lot coming from you.

Edith Vanderbilt: Of course.

Location: One hour later

Lord Martell: Alright everyone its time to eat. The food is all set up at the tent. Please enjoy.

Location: The sounds of everyone making their way towards the tent to eat

Lyanna Asher: Wow that was a lot of fun to watch.

William Vanderbilt: Well I am very glad that your enjoying yourself Lyanna.

Lyanna Asher: Thank you Will.

William Vanderbilt: You're welcome. Shall we go eat?

Lyanna Asher: We shall.

Location: The sounds of the two of them walking into the tent to eat

Location: One hour later

Lord Martell: Alright everyone. Finish eating and we'll head towards the southern fields for the archery competition.

Lyanna Asher: Wow that was some good food.

William Vanderbilt: I agree. Their chef outdid himself this time.

George Vanderbilt: Agree. He definitely knows how to cook a good meal.

Edith Vanderbilt: Agree.

Alice Vanderbilt: Agree.

Lila Vanderbilt: I agree.

George Vanderbilt: Well shall we head towards the archery competition?

Everyone Present: Agree.

Location: The sounds of everyone making their way towards the southern fields where the archery competition is located at

Location: The southern fields where the archery competition is located at one hour later

Robb Stark: Will. Lyanna. Hold on a sec. Theirs someone that I want to introduce to you.

William Vanderbilt: Of course.

Robb Stark: William. Lyanna. May I introduce to you to my fiance Lady Erena Glover. Erena may I introduce to you to my best friend Lord William Vanderbilt and Lady Lyanna Asher.

William Vanderbilt: It's an honor to meet you Lady Erena.

Erena Glover: Please the honor is all mine Lord Vanderbilt.

William Vanderbilt: Please call me William.

Erena Glover: Okay William. Please call me Erena.

William Vanderbilt: Okay Erena.

Lyanna Asher: It's an honor to meet you Lady Erena.

Erena Glover: Please the honor is all mine Lady Lyanna. Please call me Erena.

Lyanna Asher: Okay Erena. Then please call me Lyanna.

Erena Glover: Of course Lyanna.

Lord Martell: The archery competition will begin in five minutes.

William Vanderbilt: Shall we go and find a spot?

Lyanna Asher: We shall.

William Vanderbilt: Robb. Erena. Would you like to join us.

Robb Stark: We would be honored.

Erena Glover: Agree.

Location: The sounds of the four of them making their way towards the spot where all of the targets are located at

Location: Thirty minutes later the sounds of arrows hitting targets

Robb Stark: Man he really made it challenging this year.

William Vanderbilt: I agree. Guess he had to make it more challenging this year.

Robb Stark: Well considering that a lot of people were winning constantly last year. Can't exactly blame him for making it more tougher this year.

William Vanderbilt: Agree.

Lyanna Asher: Can I give it a try?

William Vanderbilt: You want to try and shoot an arrow my love?

Lyanna Asher: Yes I do.

William Vanderbilt: Okay. I'll show you how to do it.

Lyanna Asher: Really.

William Vanderbilt: Really.

Robb Stark: Wait your going to show her how to shoot an arrow?

William Vanderbilt: Yes I am.

Location: The sounds of both William and Lyanna walking over to the targets and the sounds of William grabbing both a bow and arrow for Lyanna

William Vanderbilt: Here let me help you.

Lyanna Asher: Okay.

William Vanderbilt: Alright hold the bow very tightly and string the bow like this.

Lyanna Asher: Okay like this.

William Vanderbilt: Exactly like that. Now just focus on the target that you want to aim at.

Lyanna Asher: Like this.

William Vanderbilt: Exactly like that. Now take aim and release the arrow.

Lyanna Asher: Okay.

Location: The sounds of Lyanna releasing the arrow into the air and the sounds of the arrow traveling and hitting the bullseye on the target

Lyanna Asher: Wait. Did I just do that?

William Vanderbilt: Yes you did my love. You hit the bullseye on the target on your first try.

Lyanna Asher: Wow.

William Vanderbilt: Wows right my love. I'm so proud of you.

Lyanna Asher: Thank you. That means a lot coming from you.

William Vanderbilt: Of course.

Lord Martell: We have a winner. Congradulations Lady Lyanna. You've won the arrow shooting competition.

Location: The sounds of everyone clapping and cheering for Lyanna winning the arrow shooting competition

Robb Stark: Congradulations Lyanna.

Lyanna Asher: Thank you Robb.

Erena Glover: Congradulations Lyanna.

Lyanna Asher: Thank you Erena.

George Vanderbilt: Congradulations Lyanna.

Lyanna Asher: Thannk you George.

Edith Vanderbilt: Great job Lyanna.

Lyanna Asher: Thank you Edith.

Alice Vanderbilt: Good job Lyanna.

Lyanna Asher: Thank you Alice.

Lila Vanderbilt: Congradulations Lyanna.

Lyanna Asher: Thank you Lila.

Lord Martell: An here is your prize Lyanna. A bottle of French wine.

Lyanna Asher: Thank you Lord Martell. I really appreciate it.

Lord Martell: You're welcome. Attention everyone its time to head over to the shooting competition.

Robb Stark: George. Edith. Alice. Lila. Theirs someone I want to introduce to you to.

George Vanderbilt: Of course Robb.

Robb Stark: Lord Vanderbilt. May I introduce to you to my fiance. This is Lady Erena Glover. Erena this is Lord George Vanderbilt.

George Vanderbilt: It's an honor to meet you Lady Erena.

Erena Glover: Please the honor is all mine Lord Vanderbilt.

George Vanderbilt: Please call me George.

Erena Glover: Okay George. Please call me Erena.

George Vanderbilt: Of course Erena.

Robb Stark: Lady Vanderbilt. May I introduce to you to my fiance. This is Lady Erena Glover. Erena this is Lady Edith Vanderbilt.

Erena Glover: It's an honor to finally meet you Lady Vanderbilt.

Edith Vanderbilt: Please the honor is all mine Lady Erena. Please call me Edith.

Erena Glover: Okay Edith. Then please call me Erena.

Edith Vanderbilt: Of course Erena.

Robb Stark: Alice Vanderbilt. May I introduce to you to my fiance. This is Lady Erena Glover. Erena this is Lady Alice Vanderbilt.

Alice Vanderbilt: It's an honor to finally meet you Lady Erena. Robb has told us a lot about you.

Erena Glover: Please the honor is all mine Lady Alice and Robb has spoken of you quite often as well.

Alice Vanderbilt: I'm not surprised and please call me Alice.

Erena Glover: Okay Alice. Then please just call me Erena.

Alice Vanderbilt: Of course Erena.

Robb Stark: Lila Vanderbilt. May I introduce to you to my fiance. This is Lady Erena Glover. Erena this is Lady Lila Vanderbilt.

Erena Glover: It's an honor to finally meet you Lady Lila. Robb has told me a lot about you.

Lila Vanderbilt: Please the honor is all mine Lady Erena and Robb has told us a lot about you as well.

Erena Glover: Please. Just call me Erena.

Lila Vanderbilt: Okay Erena. Then please just call me Lila.

Erena Glover: Of course Lila.

William Vanderbilt: Shall we head over there my love?

Lyanna Asher: We shall.

George Vanderbilt: Well lets go.

Everyone Present: Agree.

Location: The sounds of everyone walking over to where the shooting competition is located at

Location: One hour later

Location: The sounds of people shooting at wooden targets

Robb Stark: Wow you've gotten really good at this Will.

William Vanderbilt: Thank you Robb. That means a lot coming from you.

Robb Stark: Of course.

Lyanna Asher: So how did you and Robb meet?

Erena Glover: We met in Cairo.

Lyanna Asher: Wait the two of you met in Cairo?

Erena Glover: That is correct. We met in Cairo. He was doing some business for hid father and I happened to be there at the same time as him. One of my friends introduce me to him. After that the rest was history for us.

Lyanna Asher: Wow that's incredible Erena.

Erena Glover: Thank you Lyanna. So how did you and Will meet?

Lyanna Asher: He and I met at the Winter solstice ball. That his parents held back on the estate and the rest was history for the two of us.

Erena Glover: Wow that's incredible.

Lyanna Asher: I agree with you on that one.

Lord Martell: If everyone would like to make their way to the main house to get changed. We will all eat and then head to the bon fire in the courtyard at eight thirty sharp.

William Vanderbilt: So what were you the two of you talking about?

Lyanna Asher: Nothing special. Me and Erena we are having some nice girl talk. Just us girls.

William Vanderbilt: I see and I'm guessing were not allowed to ask about it.

Erena Glover: That is correct. Like she said before. It was a conversation between us girls.

William Vanderbilt: Fair enough.

Robb Stark: I agree.

William Vanderbilt: Shall we head back to the house and get ready for tonight's bon fire?

Lyanna Asher: Sounds like a good plan to me.

Robb Stark: Agree.

Erena Glover: I agree.

William Vanderbilt: Well lets go.

Everyone Present: Agree.

Location: The sounds of everyone making their way towards the main house to prepare for the bon fire

George Vanderbilt: Shall we go as well?

Edith Vanderbilt: We shall.

Alice Vanderbilt: Agree.

Lila Vanderbilt: Alright then. Let's go.

Everyone Present: Agree.

Location: The sounds of the four of them making their way towards the main house to prepare for the bon fire

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