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*sob* I feel like crying now ;_;
With a sad heart I hv to say that this is the last chapter of my beloved Fearless x'D
But! I really work this one the best I can do! I hope it will entertain all of ya xD
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fyuuh.. *wiping sweats* those are the reviewers from chappie 1 until 21 xD thank you very much everyone, for giving me your thoughts, comments, compliments and suggestions xD and arigato for giving the title for this fic Haru-chan xD
yosh, I guess we shouldn't waste any moment, here you go, the last chapter of FL, hope you like itt~ xD
Chapter 21
"Let him be, Virgo. I'm sure he's tired." Lucy said to the maid spirit who was about to wake Natsu. The pink haired spirit raised a brow. "You sure, Princess?" the Princess smiled and nodded her head. "Very well, then. I'll go help Mrs. Spetto and the other maids for preparing breakfast." With that she walked out of the bedroom, leaving Lucy giggled at her expression.
The blonde turned to the bed to see her sleeping fiancé. He laid on his belly, half of his bangs covered his face. Lucy couldn't resist the urge to brush them away and showed his peaceful face to her. She smiled and rested her head back on the pillow beside him, who instinctively warped his left arm around her and murmured unknown things.
Seconds passed, he showed no sign to let her go just yet, and Lucy spent the time to examine his face.
The thing that surprised her the most was how his face looked exactly similar to his father now. Sure, he still had that cheeky, childish, breathtaking grin. His jaw was much more sculpted now, he got taller, his skin got a bit tanner, his hair got a bit redder and spikier, his eyes got more charming and serious. She admitted, he looked much more handsome and hotter.
And gosh, she's sure a lucky girl- I mean a lucky young women.
However, seeing him like this, sleeping peacefully, like a single move would stir him up, she just couldn't bring herself to wake this guy.
Lucy let a small laugh came out from her, and she shrugged his hands off to get up. She'd let him sleep just for another ten or fifteen minutes, she told herself. Then she'd wake him up. Natsu groaned silently, his hands searching for her, before she ran her fingers through his hair and kissed his forehead. The pink haired man escaped a sigh and kept his slumber.
Lucy stretched her hands over her head and walked to the window. The smell of flowers below her windows greeted her and she looked down to see the flower field glowed in morning light. What a nice view early in the morning, she thought.
A few minutes of staring at the flower field, she heard another grunts and stirs from Natsu and she turned to see him yawning and stretching.
"Lu*yawn*-cy?" she smiled and walked to him. "Morning. Did I wake you?" the man rubbed his eyes tiredly and shook his head. "No, what time is it?" Lucy shrugged, "I don't know, eight? Nine?" Natsu's eyes widened. "Holy crap!" Lucy laughed. "Don't worry. I talked to Aunty yesterday and she let us have the rest of the days off, until the wedding." Natsu looked at her doubtly. "Really? My mom said that?" the woman sweat dropped. "Don't talk like your mom is a demon, Natsu.."
"Sometimes she is." He replied bluntly and sat on the bed. Lucy smiled and took his hands in hers. Trailing the fingers with her own fingers while Natsu's eyes locked on her figure. She looked up and grinned at him, which Natsu grinned back. A heavy sigh leaved her mouth in a second.
"A week." She said, counting the days. The pink haired man nodded, "Seven days."
"168 hours." She challenged him. Natsu opened his mouth to reply with smaller measure, when his brain blanked. "Hey! You know I hate math, right?" Lucy laughed, and soon he joined her. "Hey," he called after some seconds, his hands now gripping her hands loosely, his thumbs rubbed her skin.
"Are you still worried?" she froze, eyes looking at him, before shaking her head and smiled. "No.. Not at all." The King-to-be grinned. "Great. Coz I won't take my words back." He said, recalling the night they talked. Lucy's lips curled into a soft smile, once again she nodded without any specific reason and rested her head on Natsu's shoulder. "Yeah, I know you won't."
The door swung opened but they paid no attention, and still lost in silence.
"You two know that it's time to wake up, right?" a familiar woman's sound spoke, made the couple jerked their head and stood up quickly.
"Yes Ma'am!"
Grandine raised a brow when Natsu made an 'I-told-you-so' gaze directed to Lucy as they got their clothes.
"What? What did I do?" the blue haired woman asked, dumbfounded.
Levy tackled the youngest Strauss to the floor as she entered the castle. "LISANNA! Where have you been? You missed a lot of things! And when I said 'A LOT', I mean a lot of 'THINGS'!" the bluenette explained, stressing the Things. Lisanna raised a brow and made an understand face. "KYAAA! Tell me tell me!" she screeched and shook Levy by her shoulders, making her eyes spinning.
"Okay okay! So, me and Lu-chan, and Erza, Juvia, Wendy and Grandine-san were-"
"Okay, that's enough, you don't need to tell her, Levy-chan." They turned to the blonde, standing behind them with arms on her hips. Lisanna pouted, "But Lucy~" she whined. Lucy giggled and walked to the white head, giving her best friend a hug.
"Sssh.. It's your fault you missed it. " Lisanna huffed and puffed her cheeks bigger. "Aw.. You're so mean to your best friend." The Princess smiled. "I'll tell you on the way, okay?" she grabbed Levy's and Lisanna's hand and dragged them out, but not before peeking her head to the dining room and called her fiancé.
"I'm coming!" Natsu shouted from the kitchen, sipped his drink quickly and joined them. "Okay! To Kadria Cathedral!" Levy stated loudly, pointing her finger at the directions and grabbed Lisanna's hand once again. The couple walked behind them.
On the way, Lisanna urged Lucy to tell her once again and she gave up. Natsu watched the girls chatted animatedly and chuckled at Lucy's blushing face when Levy blabbered the gossips, which if he wasn't mistaken, happened two or three weeks ago, up until now.
Lisanna squealed, Levy giggled, and Lucy protested, enough to make him laugh slightly. Once they arrived in the cathedral, the couple's eyes widened in shock. "Oh my.." Lucy whispered in awe. Natsu nodded in agreement.
Chandeliers, small white candles, red carpet, white silk chair cloth, brown wooden podium, and many other things surprised them and their breath hitched in their throat. Small pearls attached on every inch on the curtains, cloth, and Magnolia's flag adorned every angle. Small sparkling diamonds blinked in the sunshine. Wait-
"How much money you spent for this?!" they shouted in unison.
"Natsu? Lucy? What are you doing here?" they turned to Igneel and Wendy, holding the bouquet of flowers. "We.. they.. check.. us.. uh.." they stuttered.
"I don't know that they're allowed to see this.." the red head tilted his head sideways. "They're not." A firm sound spoke, Erza stepped with Juvia, holding the silk white tablecloths. Natsu and Lucy gulped. "Wait! Why does everything look so expensive here?" Lucy asked, hands stopping the group. They raised a brow and examined her as if she was crazy.
"Lucy, you are a Princess."
"I know."
"Who's gonna be a Queen."
"W-Well, yes."
"And Natsu's gonna be a King."
"Can we change the topic? I'm not in the mood.."
"Shut it Natsu! Ahem, anyway, so that means it's a Royal Wedding, right?" they bit their lips and nodded. "Exactly."
"But we don't think this kind of wedding is necessary!" Igneel sighed, massaging his temple and handed the bouquet to Wendy. "It's not our decision." Natsu opened his mouth to say something-
"And not your mom's idea too." he closed his mouth. "Or Judo's."
"Hey, I didn't say anything here, uncle.." Igneel smirked at Lucy and cleared his throat again. "The citizens asked this."
"WHAT?" Wendy stepped back in scare, "Uh, I better go now." With that, the shy teen ran to help Romeo.
"Well, like I said, they asked this. See? The citizens love their favorite couple." The said couple sweat dropped. "But-"
"No buts. You're not going to disappoint them, right? And plus, this is not all. We need to prepare the foods, the tables, the cakes, the music, many things to do, guys." They sighed and nodded, once again examining the place they're going to be wed six days from now.
"Oh, dad. Did you-"
Natsu looked up after feeling something dropped on his head.
"See? I know it'll fit!"
"Yeah! He has same head size like Judo-san!"
Lucy smiled a bit at Natsu's blushing face when he saw the crown on his head and reached for it when Jellal stopped him. "Hold still Natsu. We need to check it."
"W-Wait!" they fitted some other crown on his head, while Gray held his hands. "Romeo! Get the red one!"
"On it!"
"Wait! Romeo! Urgh! Stop!" he struggled irritably, face burning in embarrassment. He still didn't get use to the fact that he'd be a King. His struggles earned the attentions from the people that still working and they stared at them in amusement. "Wait guys! Gah! STOP IT!" they stopped, Jellal's hand dangling on his head, and he brought his hands down. Natsu sighed and put the crown down.
"Stop it guys, it's not funny. Or even interesting." He handed them the crown. Lucy frowned as he walked pass her, towards the rest room. Silence enveloped them as the future King walked away. Gajeel looked at the workers, sensing his stare, they got back to work as if nothing happened. Igneel looked at the boys and sighed. "Great."
"I got the red one!" Romeo yelled, feeling awkward as the silence rose up with his presence.
"Not now Romeo.." Lucy was about to run to the direction her fiancé went when Igneel stopped her. "Wait, Lucy. I know who he will listen to in a situation like this."
The faucet turned and fresh crystal water flowed out. Natsu washed his face off and sighed. The water on his face disappeared both from his body heat or dripped down his chin. The mirror in front of him formed a thin steam. The young man wiped the steam and stared at his reflection. Maybe he shouldn't yell at them, but still, he never liked wearing a crown, even if he's already becoming a King.
A crown means you're a people of the castle, a people with Royal blood, the Kingdom's ruler, someone whom the people would respect them, gave them the honor to do anything they pleased. But a Natsu Dragneel not that type kind of a guy. He's just a young man that wanted freedom, who used to do what he wanted without anyone stopped him, well, maybe his mom would stop him sometimes, but that was an exception. A guy who loved to hang out and talked with the citizens, considering them as friends, and helped them when they needed him and his family.
But, his inner mind sometimes said, wasn't that the thing a King should do?
He didn't know, he never thought about that before the King asked him to be the new King.
"Let me guess, now you're thinking about what it would be to be a King, and do you deserve the throne or not.." Natsu gasped and spun around to see the former-King-to-be stood behind him, before walked to the faucet beside him to wash his hand.
"Judo-san.. Stop walking without sounds!" the pinkette warned, arms crossing over his chest. After remembering what the King had said, Natsu looked down. "Uh, yes, I was thinking like that. How do you know?" Judo stared at him with a smartass expression and pointed to the throne on his head.
"Oh." Was all he could say. After that, the silence surrounded them once more, Natsu fell deep in his thought while Judo watched his gloomy expression from the mirror. He bowled his hand and let the water stuck between his fingers before splashed them to Natsu's face to wake him up.
The young man snapped out of his daze and looked at his soon-to-be-father-in-law. "What?" the blond haired man dragged him by his scarf. "Wait! King!" he struggled. "Stop calling me that. You're the King, Natsu." He froze, slowly he let Judo dragged him to Mavis-know-where.
They walked towards the back of the cathedral, where what was like a storey room was and Judo dumped him inside. Natsu landed with a Thud and Judo turned on the light. Once his eyes adjusted, Natsu looked around and gasped.
Despite the old, ugly door in the front, the room decorated with pale blue and white paint. The room, Natsu predicted, was as big as his and Lucy's bedroom in the castle. A couch on the right side, a white grand piano beside it. A coffee table on the left side and another one beside the door. But what caught his attention was a BIG picture on the wall, it was so big, and meet each angle of the wall fully.
The picture of Layla Heartfilia.
Now if he paid enough attention, on the wall above the couch, many pictured of the Queen stuck there. The picture of the Queen holding the smiling Lucy, hugging Judo, her sitting on the bench, holding a purple petunia, and the biggest one that side of the wall, her and Grandine smiled brightly at the camera.
He turned towards Judo, "I don't get it, why are you showing me this?" Judo chuckled and shook his head. "This is not what I was about to show you, stupid." He grabbed a remote and clicked the red button. Just then, three glass boxes popped out from the floor in the center of the room, gaining a new gasp leave Natsu's lips.
There, inside the first box, a red King crown placed. In the third box, a green King crown, and in the middle, the biggest one, a golden crown.
Unconsciously, Natsu walked towards the boxes and touched the glass, his fingers trailed on the dust on the material.
"Weird, huh? It's Layla's memorial room, but all of the crowns belonged to me." Judo said, chuckling to himself. Natsu stared at him still with curiosity in his eyes. The King looked away to the picture on the wall. "In the morning before the incident that took her life, she asked me who'll be the King in the future when we died." Natsu's eyes widened.
"What'd you expect? I don't know what to say to her. Then she made me promise one thing." He paused, looking at the crowns.
"She said, 'Promise me the one who'll be the next King is the man Lucy loves.'" He smiled at Natsu, while the future King was too stunned to say anything. "I guess I made a right decision, right?" he walked to the young man.
"I was like you when my father hired me, even worse. I can't sleep, can't stop thinking about the hiring day, Layla said I was like a monkey lost his banana. Can you imagine that? A monkey lost its banana!" Natsu laughed. "And Layla was afraid that I might abandon her and our child in the future, which I did." Natsu recalled the talked he had with Lucy days ago and couldn't help but feel nervous.
"Lucy is a very precious thing to me, because she is my and Layla's daughter, a copy image of her, someone who reminded me of my wife, and to the things I missed after she died. I won't give her over some unknown men. And I won't give this," he pointed to the crowns on the boxes and on his head. "-to random man that only think about rich." Natsu smiled and directed his eyes to the crowns.
"Yeah, I heard that kind of thing a lot."Judo smirked. "You know you'll be a great King right?"
"Of course."
"Wait! I mean-" Judo laughed at his burning face. Natsu sighed in defeat. It's no use, he knew it, he just knew.
Lucy rose up from her seat when the living room's door swung open and revealing her fiancé. "Natsu!" she stared at him for a while before circling her hands around his neck. Natsu raised a brow confusedly before returning the gesture.
"Where have you been?" she murmured to his neck. Natsu was about to respond when Judo put a hand on his daughter's shoulder. Lucy pulled away from Natsu and looked at her dad. Judo smirked at her.
"A man to man conversation." Lucy made an 'O' with her mouth and giggled, before frowning at the young man. "Don't do that ever again, okay? You make us worried. "Natsu grinned and gave her a thumb up and narrowed his eyes towards the guys behind her. They rubbed their heads nervously.
"Dinner's ready!" Mrs. Spetto sang happily as she and the other maids brought out various appetizer which made their tummy growled impatiently. "FOOD!" Natsu grinned brightly. The King sighed and turned towards the Dragneel's parents.
"Just let him free tonight." They smirked in unison as they saw Natsu dug in the food, making Lucy laugh with her friends.
"REVENGE!" he shouted, throwing a spicy meat loaf at Gray's opened mouth. The ice mage choked on the food and ran around the dining table, searching desperately for water.
"Not literally killing, he's just trying to choke you to death," Jellal commented, taking a sip of water, but the glass jerked up by something and the water soaked on his face. The blue haired man glared dangerously at Gray. "You.." he grabbed a handful pasta and threw it at him, which Gray dodged and it landed on Gajeel.
On Gajeel.
"You're asking for a free coffin." He grabbed a chair-wait, what?
"Wait! Not a cha-" Jellal ducked and the chair landed on the table, broke into pieces and the foot landed on the big cake in front of Erza and Levy.
"Ow! Gajeel!" the blunette screeched at him.
"It's not me!" he grunted, dodging the plate from Natsu, which bumped Mira's head, the demon takeover mage fainted with weird face on her face.
"Mira-nee!" Lisanna glared at the pinkette and threw her pizza at him, he dodged and it landed safe and soundly on Lucy's head.
"KYAAA! SOMETHING'S ON MY HEAD!" the Princess screamed, unaware of the weird stares from the others. "Lucy-nee! I'll help you!" Wendy took a gulpful of air into her lungs.
"Wait! Wendy!"
"…My cake.."
"My, it's so lively here, huh?"
"Mira-nee! You're..awake?"
"Nobody blames my daughter.."
"Ohoho! I love this food fight." Everyone stopped their screeched, shouts, blames, boxer hunting, and another activity to glare at the future King.
"Um.." he paused at the sound of clinking swords and gulped, sensing a dark aura from behind him.
"You…destroyed my cake.." the Titania whispered, laughing devilishly. "AHAHAHAHA! You're asking for it, Natsu.."
"RUN FOR YOUR LIFE!" everyone dodged the slashing swords from Erza, hiding in the corner, while the red head hunted for Natsu. Lucy pitied her fiancé in her heart. And Mrs. Spetto watched as the dining room was destroyed in split second, earning river flowed from her eyes.
"But it took so long to make the dinner!" she cried.
June 30
Few days from the food fight incidents, Natsu could be seen kneeling in front of the one and only Grandine Dragneel.
"No Natsu. I won't take my words back."
"Then please make this one an exception~"
"Mooom.." Natsu whined, pulling his mother's dress like a little kid. Grandine flashed him a glare, made the man released her dress. "Dad, help me.." he pleaded, made Igneel laughed nervously and looked away. Natsu muttered 'Traitor' to his direction. "Dad, what would you feel if I don't allow you to see Mom for a week?"
"Well, I'll be sad and frustrated, though." Natsu grinned. "See? Please, I just want to see Lucy.. It's been five days since I last saw her, thanks to someone.." he growled to his mom. His mom sighed weakly, "But it's a tradition that the Royal Couple should not see each other until their wedding."
"Who the hell created this tradition?" Natsu asked angrily. Five days without Lucy really freaked him out, it's hard to leave your fiancé to a hand like his mother's. She could be infected by her cruelness. He missed her too damn much, but the lady still held her words, along with the fathers. Judo agreed on this because he felt the same thing before he got married to Layla, so he decided to let Natsu feel the same suffering.
"You won't give up, right?"
"Ha! Never! So please?~" he closed an eye to her mom and clapped his hands together, his lips quivered upward slightly and his puppy eyes appeared. Grandine but her lip, looking away from his cuteness. But Natsu followed her eyes.
"Urgh, stop using your father's face to me!"
"Yeah Natsu, it's a limited edition."
"Don't make me call Wendy to help me." The blue haired woman gasped, looking at her husband for help. "Just let him, sweetheart. He misses her." She huffed and crossed her arms, looking at the closed door behind them.
"Lucy, we can hear you there, stop eavesdropping." A giggle was heard and Lucy opened her tutor's room, smiling at Natsu.
"Hey-" she gasped when the man wrapped his strong arms around her and snuggled to her neck, shivers ran up her spine. She smiled softly before wrapping her arms around his torso, burying her face on his neck. "I miss you," she whispered. Natsu nodded, even though he didn't say it she knew he missed her too.
"Okay okay. I can't control my squealing at your sweet gestures towards each other. Just two hours, okay?" Natsu pulled away from his fiancé and grinned at his mom. "Really?" she nodded, smiling softly at him.
"Yay! I love you Mom!" he cheered and kissed his mom's cheek. Lucy raised a brow. "What two hours?"
"You'll see." He grabbed her hand and dashed off to who-knows-where.
"Make sure you come back after sunset!" she heard Grandine shouted from the lady's room. Natsu waved and shouted 'Yes!' from the distance and gripped Lucy's hand tighter. "Wait! Where are we going? Natsu!" he stopped in sudden when they passed the corridor, made the woman behind him bumped to his back. "Ouch! Nat-" she gasped with wide eyes before they closed immediately at the warm pressure on her lips.
Without realizing, her hands made their way to his neck, while Natsu used his right hand to cup her cheek while the other one pulled her closer, deepening their kiss. Her soft lips moved slowly with his in rhythm, not caring where they were right now.
After some minutes, they pulled away and rested their foreheads against each other. She felt blush climbed up her cheek. "Natsu.. What was that for?" she asked curiously, seeing his lips curled into a smile. "I miss you, weirdo. So much." He answered, enveloping her with his warmth. She blushed harder and smiled, "I miss you too." she replied, rubbing their noses together.
"I know. Now let's go, we only have less than two hours. I'll show you something." She raised a thick brow. "Owkaay.. Where are we going?" she asked again, falling into steps beside him and hooked their hands, towards the balcony. "No time, come on! It'll take time to go there." He said in rush, grabbing her hand and stopped in front of the balcony. Lucy, sensing a bad plan formed in his idiotic and crazy brain, backed away.
"Err, NatSUUUUUUUU!" She screamed in shock, fear, worry, anxious, nervousness that mixed into a special salad made for her as Natsu pushed her off the balcony, made his own crazy action, and turned to his dragon form, catching the falling Princess.
She hugged his dragon neck tightly, warm thick breeze swept her face, unable to open her brown eyes. Natsu let a chuckle escaped his throat as he flew to the place he's been talking about. About twenty minutes after that, Natsu landed safely in the ground and turned to his human form, founding the blonde still clutching his scarf for her dear life.
"Luce.. We're here.." she made a surprise 'O' and opened her eyes, glaring daggers at Natsu. "How many times I told you not to do that?" he backed away in defense. "Hey, I am a dragon Luce, who suppose to catch his Princess whenever she needs him." Lucy snorted and spent some times to give him some of her spicy and 'boring-but-you-have-no-option-but-to-listen' speech. Natsu groaned, it'll take much times. So he stepped beside.
"Don't you know that I might get a heart-oh my God." Her SABBYHNOBTL speech ruined as she gasped at the portrait in front of her. A hill, that's what she guesses she was in now. A very high hill, as she could see the whole town and the outskirts from here. In the middle, about in the west, she could see their castle, and about few miles in front of it, her most favorite place, Echo Valley. Then, if they're not in the valley, where were they?
"Beautiful, huh?" Lucy snapped out of her thoughts as the rosette broke the silence. She nodded silently, "But where are we?" Natsu stared at her in a bit of disbeliefs. "You don't realize it?" a simple head shaking made Natsu sighed and pointed to the forest below the hill. Lucy pulled her head to see what he was pointing at and saw Dragneels Manor down there. A realization hit her.
"Dark Wood?" he nodded. "But this doesn't look like Dark Wood," she continued, seeing the other parts of the forest were dark, gloomy and scary. Natsu laughed a bit, "No silly, we're in the fifth layer of the wood." She tilted her head sideways before nodding in understatement. "But.." she paused, walking to the wood fence in the hill's edge. "Why are you showing me this place?"
Natsu stood beside her, hands rested on the fence. "Before I became your bodyguard, I used to come to this place and observed the city." He admitted, smiling at the memory. "I always see you when you're out to a meeting or an important event."
"Pssh.. You sounded like stalkers." She teased. The young Dragneel pouted at her. "I'm not! And wasn't! it's just..nice to see the town from here." Lucy followed his gaze to the view and put her hands on the wooden board. "Yeah, you're right." she closed her eyes, listening to the sounds of nature and enjoying the summer breeze on her tingled skin.
Beside her, Natsu peeked onto her face from the edge of his eyes, admiring her beautiful face that glowed with the light. His lips tugged upwards into a smile. When the woman beside him opened her eyes and looked at him, he looked away with a smile. Her brows rose up in confusion, "What?" he shook his head, "Nothing." He answered with slight smile, eyes locking to the view, made Lucy blush.
She opened her mouth, but closed it once more when she felt warmth on her hand and saw Natsu covered her hand with his. "It was the afternoon before Dragon's Night when I was ten and I found this place. That was the first time I had chance to see the beauty of Magnolia." He admitted, squeezing her hand a bit. "I never thought that the city I lived in for ten years was so beautiful and big, shining with the sunshine like golden carpet, since then I love this city so much." Lucy smiled, small trays of tears teased her eyes.
"You're gonna be a great King, Natsu." He looked at her smiling face that still admiring the view. "Your city will be so lucky." Natsu chuckled and wrapped an arm around her shoulder, pulling her small frame closer. "It's our city, Lucy." she nodded, leaning against his shoulder.
The wind blew a gentle breeze around them, some dragons could be seen flying up in the air, purring like angles.
"Oh, I almost forgot." Natsu said suddenly, went to the tree beside them and pulled a string. "What's wrong, Natsu?" he pulled, much to his fiancé's surprise, a white balloon with a silver bar on the string. "A balloon?"
"Not just an ordinary balloon. Dad said it'll make your wish comes true." He grinned with sparkling eyes. "Your dad?"
"Uh huh. But he's not the one who use it, our moms did." Lucy's eyes widened. "What did they wish for?" he stared at her for a while and grabbed her right hand, "This." He showed her the rings adorned her finger. She gasped and looked at him this stunned face. "You mean?"
"Well, that's what Dad said yesterday." He showed her his ear-to-ear-grin. "Come on, I'll show you." He took her hand and put it on the bar while he held the other side. "Put some magic in it and speak your wish."
"Speak..aloud?" he nodded silently with a smile. "For example, I wish, me and Lucy will be a great ruler for Magnolia." She giggled and closed her eyes like him. "I wish our love will remain the same."
"And nothing can break us apart." He completed, opening his eyes followed by her. "Ready?" she nodded and they released the bar, letting the balloon flew away from their hands, taking the bar with them. Just as it flew, the balloon changed color to yellow, once again taking Lucy to surprise.
"Why did it change to yellow?"
"Coz it received positive wished, if it's negative it'll turned to black, said old man." Natsu rubbed his chin, remembering what his father told him earlier. Lucy smiled, watching the balloon flew towards the city as the wind brought it away, away from them.
Her daydream stopped and turned to a shock gasp when another balloon flew, then another one, another one until thousands of balloons flew up to the sky from the city below them, following her and Natsu's balloon, all of them were yellow. "How did-" she turned to her fiancé and saw him grinning. Catching this as an answer, she smiled softly. Feeling his arms wrapped themselves around her waist and a warm cheek rubbed against hers. She felt all fluttery in her stomach, watching the yellow balloons shined with the sun that was ready to hide while the moon and the stars prepared their show time.
"How long did you prepare for this, Natsu?" she asked, gave his hands a small squeeze.
"I don't know what you're talking about." He answered with a clear hint of holding a chuckle by his busted surprise. "Sure." She said, giving his cheek a soft kiss.
July 1
At first Natsu thought, white, like a usual wedding, would decorate the cathedral but he guessed wrong. The walls were white as the background, while the outer painted with flame patterns, orange, yellow, and red. It was brilliant.
The chairs had small flame lines on them, the tablecloths and curtains were the same. A usual red carpet and wooden podium still the same. When he got out the grooms room to check the situation, all if the female guests blushed as he peeked his head from the upstairs. He, trying to be a nice friendly gentleman, grinned at them and went panicked when they fainted. "What? What did I do?"
"Well, I'd do the same if I were them, you look stunning, Natsu." He turned his head to Lisanna, crossing her arms over her chest, looking absolutely proud for her and Mira's hard work.
The future King wore a white with flame patterned strips shirt over his white tux with matching flame trims on the collar and the end of the sleeves and the end of the tux. A flame colored rose in his chest pocket while his scarf, to his protest, was on the demon takeover mage's hand. The white trousers and his black shoes were polished cleanly. A red bowtie hung neatly around his neck. The man snorted towards his childhood friends.
"Man and tuxedos don't match." He tugged on the collar, which his hands got a painful slap from the youngest Strauss. "Hang on, Lucy will be here soon." After hearing his bride's name, Natsu's face brightened up and cheered.
The guest seated themselves on the white chairs as the music played in the room. Their eyes glued to the handsome man on the podium, hands in his pocket while waiting for his bride.
When the door swung open from the other side of the room, they turned their heads to it and stood up from their seat, where they could see Asuka smiled at the guests brightly, holding a bucket of flowers with Wendy beside her, smiling at the little girl. Behind her was Romeo, grinning shyly at her then at the guest, holding the rings.
The next were the three bridesmaids, wearing an orange with yellow and red strips dress that reached their knees, smiling at each other and could be seen winking at the future King who pulled his neck upward to see the one he's been waiting for.
The last, holding his dad's hand, the magnificent Princess of Magnolia who'd take the throne as the Queen waltzed down the aisle. Wearing a strapless white dress with the same flame strips on her waist that reached half a meter on the floor. Her hair tied into a formal bun with a crystal hairpin and leaved curly bangs on each side of her face. Small amount of make ups added to her face while her hands holding a bouquet of flowers.
The silk ruffle dress hugged her curves perfectly, but not too revealing which disappointed some of the guys. Her lips curled into a shy smile seeing Natsu was too stunned to look away.
Igneel smiled at Natsu as he and Lucy reached him, and the red haired man gave her hand to Natsu. "You know what to do." He whispered but Natsu heard him clearly and grinned, brushing his thumb over her smooth bare hand.
Makarov cleared his throat and shooed the couple's track of thought. "Okay, we shall gather here to connect this lovely couple in the string of marriage." Was all Natsu and Lucy heard as their eyes still locked in each other's. Some other unknown statements was spoken but they heard the "Now repeat my words," part.
Natsu took the ring from Romeo and held it in front of Lucy's ring finger.
"I, Natsu Dragneel."
"I, Natsu Dragneel,"
"Take you, Lucky Lucy Heartfilia,"
"Take you, Lucky Lucy Heartfilia,"
"To be my lawfully wedded wife, my constant friend, and my love from this day forward."
"To be my lawfully wedded wife, my constant friend, and my love from this day forward."
"In the presence of God, our family and friends,"
"In the presence of God, our family and friends,"
"I offer you my solemn vow to be your faithful partner, in sickness and in health,"
"I offer you my solemn vow to be your faithful partner, in sickness and in health,"
"In good times and in bad, and in joy as well as in sorrow. I promise to love you unconditionally,"
"In good times and in bad, and in joy as well as in sorrow. I promise to love you unconditionally,"
"And to cherish you for as long as we both shall live."
"And to cherish you for as long as we both shall live." Natsu breathed, sliding the ring to Lucy's finger.
"Now Lucy, repeat my words." She nodded and smiled.
"I, Lucy Heartfilia."
"I, Lucy Heartfilia,"
"Take you, Natsu Dragneel,"
"Take you, Natsu Dragneel,"
"To be my lawfully wedded husband, my constant friend, and my love from this day forward."
"To be my lawfully wedded husband, my constant friend, and my love from this day forward."
"In the presence of God, our family and friends,"
"In the presence of God, our family and friends,"
"I offer you my solemn vow to be your faithful partner, in sickness and in health,"
"I offer you my solemn vow to be your faithful partner, in sickness and in health,"
"In good times and in bad, and in joy as well as in sorrow. I promise to love you unconditionally,"
"In good times and in bad, and in joy as well as in sorrow. I promise to love you unconditionally,"
"And to cherish you for as long as we both shall live."
"And to cherish you for as long as we both shall live."
She finished, sliding the rings to his finger. They breathed a sigh of relief, one finished, one to go. They held their breath as the trumpets honked painfully to their eardrum, sweat bullets formed on their pores. When Judo stepped out from the room upstairs, a red crown on his head while a maid held a matching smaller red crown.
"Now, for the next events, we will see the throne ceremony, in the name of Judo and Layla Heartfilia, that will hand the throne to our new rule, Natsu and Lucy Dragneel." Makarov spoke once more, each words drove the newlyweds insane.
"Natsu Dragneel, in the name of the previous King and Queen, your family, friends, the whole citizens of Magnolia and your love ones, will you take the responsibilities to rule the city, protect it with all you might, love each of the citizens with pure hearts, act fair and follow the rule, as the new King of Magnolia?"
Natsu inhaled. "I will."
"Lucy Dragneel, in the name of the previous King and Queen, your family, friends, the whole citizens of Magnolia and your love ones, will you take the responsibilities to rule the city, protect it with all you might, love each of the citizens with pure hearts, act fair and follow the rule, as the new Queen of Magnolia?"
"I will."
"Will you protect the city from shame, do your best for the city and take every risk wholeheartedly?"
"I will."
"I will."
"Okay, now I pronounce Mr. Dragneel as the new King of Magnolia, may we wish the best future for him and for us." Judo smiled at him once more, lifted the crown from his head, and put it on pinkette's head.
"And I pronounce our beloved Mrs. Dragneel as the new Queen of Magnolia, may we wish the best future for her and for us." The former King stared at her proudly and took the Queen's crown before putting it on her head. "You look a lot like your mother, Lucy." she smiled at him softly and he stepped back to the seats.
"Yosh, enough with the formalities, go kiss her, brats!" Natsu grinned, pulled the squeaking Queen to his arms, and kissed her softly, heart swelling with joy as she melted to the kiss. Moments after, they pulled away and grinned to each other, resting their forehead against one another.
The guests flooded them with big applauses, squeals, whistles, catcalls, and cheers. Natsu swung her around before giving her lips a brief peck. "You look beautiful, Queen D." she laughed at him and poked his cheek. "You look great too, your Majesty." He grinned and lifted her up bridal style before enjoying the party for the King and Queen of Magnolia with love showed clearly in their eyes.
Or much to say, their party.
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awwuuu.. I dont know what to say desuu.. so i decided to say thanks so gyabu much for reading! XD
once again thank you for your 223 reviews and appreciation! I never thought a single bit that I'll get more than 200! XD and see you in another story, later ;D
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On the way to Atlantic City Thanksgiving day, where we would spend our time at slot machines while others gathered with family and friends, we tried to find a restaurant that was open. I didn't realize that so many of them close – even McDonald's. In the City a lot of them are open becuase it's a good day to make money, but out of the metropolis, here on Highway 9, everyone was closed. Then we saw a sign for the Bayville Diner and, lo and behold, a few cars in the parking lot.
We went in and were waiting for menus when the woman who runs the place with her family came up and told us there was only one thing on the menu – turkey dinner – and it was free.
There was something remakably touching about that. A family-run diner that shut its cash register at 1:00 pm and served a Thanksgiving meal to anyone who wanted or needed it. I was reminded again of how kind and generous people can be, and from the looks of this small establishment on a highway, these were not people who could afford to be overly generous. Yet they were. So we ate our Thanksgiving turkey and on the way out left a $20 donation. It was an unexpected experience that made it a true Thanksgiving after all.


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Not many people truly understand the benefits of homeschooling. Often this is because most people do not know what is involved with homeschooling, nor do they know where to begin their search. Fortunately you have this article at hand to give you some advice and tips to get you on the right path. The beginning of any homeschooling journey should begin with expert advice.
When you have a variety of ages in your homeschool environment, you can use older students to teach the younger ones. This is especially true of reading, where those who read well can read to the younger kids, pointing out words they may not be able to read on their own yet.
Do not think textbooks are the only way to learn. Have your child read lots of different materials. The daily newspaper is full of current events that can provide for great lessons. This is an excellent way to get your child to develop analytical skills.
Make learning a part of everyday life. Children can learn from everything you do through out the day. Aid them with their grammar when they are speaking or reading. Cooking in another venue that can teach children important math skills such as measurements and temperatures. When they learn these skills, they will become a more functional person.
Treat homeschooling like a job. You're a teacher now, and that means you also have to seek out more education. Professional teachers take "PA" days to attend conferences and training, so you should, too! Find homeschooling events near you or even attend one as a vacation. You'll find they teach you not only specific topics you might not know a lot about, but also how to be a better teacher and how to plan out homeschooling lessons like a pro.
Give your kids housework or get other people to help. This will take off some of the pressure while homeschooling. Cleaning and cooking are two responsibilites that you can ask for help with. Be realistic about your own capabilities and find the help you need.
Before you start homeschooling, look into the laws in your state. Your state may require your children to take certain standardized tests. You may also have to register as a private school. Most states have a householders' association, which can be a valuable resource when researching the laws where you live.
Do thorough research on the type of curriculum that you are thinking of getting. The quality and approach can differ widely. The content should engage your child to keep his interest high. The curriculum must be well-laid out so that it is easy for you to use. A poorly designed curriculum will cause frustration for you as well as your child.
The goal of homeschooling is to instill knowledge in your child or teen, but it should also be viewed as something more. You have a rare opportunity to use learning as a means of bonding and interacting with each other in a way most parents never get. Highlight the student's accomplishments in your "�classroom' just as you would for those earned in a traditional learning environment.
When you are first beginning homeschooling it is a good idea to reach out to others who homeschool also. People who have been doing it for a while can give you valuable advice about things that worked and didn't work for them. Even if you have been homeschooling for a long time, it is always okay to seek advice from others.
As you can tell, there is a lot to know about homeschooling. You can also see that once you begin to educate yourself on this educational process, it is not about obstacles, it is about common sense. Use this advice and take the steps necessary to make your homeschooling experience the best it can be.


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We love our local restaurant community and have been keeping our fingers on the pulse for 70 years. One of our favorite past times is to read and collect the restaurant reviews found weekly inside The Post and Courier. Going back to the days of Peter Herman and Jane Kronsberg, we have hundreds of them that we love reading every so often and reliving some of our city's past as it relates to food.
Since we love reading them so much, we thought it would be fun to share with our customers and community friends. As part of our new website redesign, we are excited to have a special section dedicated to showcasing the old reviews alongside a "where are they now" report. We will select a new review every week and post it. We will also have a fun update on the restaurant, the chef or even the menu as it is today as part of the recap. It is part of our "Flashback Fridays" and we hope you will enjoy.
The Goodie House Review
January 22, 1998
Finding the Post and Courier restaurant review for the Goodie House unearthed memories of small cafes and shiny diners with round leather barstools, familiar faces, and other nostalgia from back when Charleston's culinary scene was more like a quiet front porch than a global performance stage.
The original Goodie House many will recall was in a humble cottage-like structure on Calhoun Street. Now a Starbucks, the building sees throngs of visitors and College of Charleston students every day. While the exterior of the building has remained the same, much around it has been built up, sighting the college's new multi-level science and arts buildings, and the recent tagging by artist Shepard Fairey of the dormitory across the street.
But before all of that, the Goodie House served comfort food to regulars, some of whom stopped in on a daily basis. Despite the modesty of the Goodie House, the chili, burgers, and especially the pies were "legendary," to quote Jane Kronsberg, who reviewed the reincarnation of the Goodie House in 1998 at its Ashley River Road location.
During her late dinner (they arrive 45 minutes prior to closing time), Kronsberg summoned the famous burger and the pie. The wait staff was forthcoming that the hamburger had been cooked earlier in the day and warmed up for the late night service. As one would imagine, it was not stellar. And the pie? It was nowhere to be found, as they do not make pies at the end of the day because they don't keep well overnight.
In today's world of critic reviews, 24-hour and instant social media postings, restaurants can easily be pressured into performing well beyond their means or original intentions to please a handful of occasional patrons. The performance by the Goodie House on the night of Kronsberg's review might seem by today's standards detrimental or even incendiary; however, might it simply be that the Goodie House wanted to be authentically portrayed—no matter who was sitting at the counter?
Near the end of the write up, Kronsberg noted, "All in all, things were just as I had expected." And isn't that the charm and draw of diners and neighborhood cafés? They remain the same, they stay true to their original recipes, no matter what chatter or changes are taking place around them.
We hope our readers will find a moment to enjoy a neighborhood café or old fashion diner for what it is and ask nothing more. Or better yet, become a regular somewhere and experience the joy of seeing familiar faces behind the counter each time you go.
Charleston is a burgeoning town with a food industry to match. The city experiences a steady inhale and exhale of residents and visitors alike pining to partake in this culinary metropolis and driving the need for diverse options to quell their hunger.
With this sentiment in mind, we searched through the old restaurant reviews from The Post and Courier. Among them we found the write up for Market East Bistro and were curious to uncover what types of establishments have occupied this location–14 North Market Street–over the years.
The review of Market East Bistro written by Jane Kronsberg ran on Thursday, February 13, 1997. This was Konsberg's second review of the bistro since its opening, and she wrote fondly of her experience once again. The lunch and dinner selections highlighted the many seafood options available at this accessible but refined bistro. As one patron was quoted in the review, the food and service were good and the prices "extremely reasonable."
After the closure of Market East Bistro, Vintage Restaurant and Wine Bar took over the spot. Owned by Kevin Kelley, who was also the wine director, the restaurant boasted hundreds of bottles to pair with Executive Chef Thomas Clayton's Provencal-style cuisine. Contrary to many establishments in the neighborhood, Vintage did not showcase typical Lowcountry dishes, rather offering diners a taste of France.
Cordavi then took up residence at 14 N. Market. Turning the dial to fine dining, Cordavi became known as one of Charleston's top restaurants in its opening year, earning Esquire magazine's nod for Top 20 New Restaurants in 2006. The establishment was written about as a leader in sophisticated haute cuisine with the potential to launch Charleston onto the culinary scene with longtime cosmopolitan players. Described as a maverick in the local dining scene, Cordavi showcased cutting edge culinary arts and was unapologetically "un-Southern," regularly calling international ingredients to the table. Perhaps with the same surprise invoked by its creative approach, Cordavi closed leaving many lamenting a too-short stay. Read more about Cordavi in the City Paper review by writer Jeff Allen.
Another 14 N. Market Street establishment was Gilligan's Seafood Restaurant. Gilligan's, a family-friendly casual spot, brought a fun and lively atmosphere to the historical market and served as great place for traveling groups to dine. The bar at Gilligan's stayed open well into the night, hosting late-night revelers in search of an affordable good time.
And finally, Burwell's Stone Fire Grill is the current resident of 14 N. Market Street. An expansive establishment, the owners exposed the hidden history of the space by removing drywall to reveal 1800s-era cypress walls, paying homage to Market Street's rich past. Bringing a modern twist to the traditional steakhouse, Burwell's uses a 1,400 degree wood-fire grill and is promising an experience divergent from the overly masculine characteristics common of steakhouses. Read more about Burwell's in this write up in the City Paper.
Looking back on the many restaurants that once called 14 N. Market Street home, we see a wide spectrum of culinary approaches. And with the diversity of palates in Charleston, coming from world travelers, vacationing families, long-time locals, and new residents, we are sure there is a place for just as many restaurant styles, themes, and cuisines and look forward to what the future might bring.
Atlanticville, located at 2063 Middle Street, was a Sullivan's Island institution for 22 years. Now only a memory, we wanted to revisit the reputation of the restaurant and explore its lasting impact on the Sullivan's Island culinary scene by digging up its review and reaching out to the new residents of 2063 Middle Street.
The Post and Courier's Food Critic Jane Kronsberg reviewed the restaurant on October 9, 1997. Highlighting the establishment's view and comfortable porch seating, Kronsberg noted the pleasantries of outdoor dining in Charleston during the fall. Atlanticville set itself apart from its island neighbors by steering away from the typical overly casual beach atmosphere and unsophisticated menu. Upon opening, the late Chef Phil Corr was at the helm. He took a risk gambling on the notion that beachgoers would find respite from sun and sand inside his relatively upscale accommodations and be drawn to his integration of locally sourced ingredients.
It was a wager that worked. A sister publication of USA Today, The 10Best wrote, "Exceptional cuisine is the hallmark of this relaxed Sullivan's Island restaurant, and awards rain constantly upon its chef and kitchen." General Manager Andrew Harris stepped in for the last part of Atlanticville's two-decade reign and continued to honor Corr's culinary passion.
In 2012 the restaurant closed for what was to be a period of renovation; however, it never reopened and shuttered for good later that summer. While Atlanticville may be closed for ever, it raised the bar on island cuisine, laying a foundation for further refinement of this culinary genre.
Not long after its closure, whispers of what would replace Atlanticville began to circulate within the industry, growing louder when the owner of Wild Olive Restaurant Group sought permitting for Sullivan's Island. Soon enough, it was announced that Chef Jacques Larson and the Wild Olive Restaurant Group would open a new venture at 2063 Middle Street.
On March 19, 2014, The Obstinate Daughter opened for business. According to the restaurant's website, the name comes from Revolutionary War history on Sullivan's Island. In 1776, defenders of Fort Sullivan saved the island from British capture during the Battle of Sullivan's Island. It was this act that "inspired a London political cartoon of the defiant defenders of Charleston: "Miss Carolina Sulivan, one of the obstinate daughters of America, 1776"."
Calling itself a "Food Fort," the restaurant boasts Southern cuisine with French, Italian, and Spanish influences. It is progressive in its offerings and business approach, seeking a Green Restaurant Certification. The Obstinate Daughter has decidedly upped the ante on island dining. And we're not the only ones who think so. Writer Robert Moss in a write up for the Charleston City Paper noted the establishment has "the right formula to round out a revitalized beach dining scene."
While Charleston and its surrounding islands are certainly in the midst of a culinary awakening, this current movement was surely sparked by the restaurants and chefs of yesteryear. One cannot deny that Atlanticville's gamble may have incited the desire for more urbane fare on this barrier island.
When asking Chef Larson about his influences for the new restaurant, we wondered if Atlanticville may have played a part.
Larson: Having moved to Charleston in 1996, I was quite familiar with Atlanticville restaurant and more specifically, Phil Corr. Phil was a "chef's chef." His hard work ethic and passion for food mixed with a great sense of humor made him a local favorite. He was also an early advocate of sourcing things locally. After the sad loss of Phil to lung cancer, Andrew Harris took the torch at Atlanticville, and I would most certainly say that he embodied the same drive for hospitality excellence that Phil strove to achieve.
These factors have had a direct influence on what we set out to accomplish on Sullivan's Island. Focusing on using local products, building genuine relationships with guests and delivering high quality food and service in a comfortable, yet polished setting. [This] is still the same goal at 2063 Middle St.
The Obstinate Daughter's Revolutionary War-inspired motif reflects its revolutionary ideologies about beach cuisine. We hope this "Food Fort" defends its stay on Sullivan's Island—much like its stubborn influencer, Miss Carolina Sulivan— for years to come, and that it continues to carry on so beautifully the hospitality and passion of the chefs and staff who came before.
FlashBack Fridays: Center Street and East Arctic Avenue, Folly Beach
It's the 4th of July, and in the Lowcountry, that means almost everyone is headed to the beach. In honor of the holiday, we sifted through our collection of reviews to find a beachside eatery that surely would have been abuzz with patrons celebrating America's independence.
Folly Beach, known as the Edge of America, has seen more than its fair share of restaurants and bars through the years. Like Folly's swirl of locals, day-trippers, and transient residents, restaurants here are eclectic and seem to ebb and flow with the tide. On one particular corner of the island's main district, the corner of Center Street and East Arctic, sat Café Suzanne.
Jane Kronsberg first reviewed Café Suzanne in 1994, and revisited for a second taste in 1997. She described the restaurant as having a good reputation and funky flare fit for Folly Beach. When looking into the restaurant's location, we dreamily wondered what may have come before Café Suzanne. We discovered a history of offbeat inhabitants reflective of the beach town's shifting shoreline and culture of frivolity.
In the 1920s, The Folly Pier and Pavilion occupied the spot where Center Street and East Arctic converge. This was back when Arctic Street looked akin to Coney Island, boasting its own Ferris wheel, among other amusements. The Pavilion was later transformed into the Dancing Bear, Folly Beach's own bowling alley, and later into a bar named Monk's Corner.
More recently, The Terrapin Café took up residency here. Writer Jeff Allen reviewed the spot 11 years after Kronsberg's visit to Café Suzanne. Allen was not keen on the cuisine, but acquiesced that the island's constant parade of motley beach-goers might find their place at the table here (or on its dark dance floor post sunset).
Perhaps caught in the outgoing tide of tourists, trekkers, and beach bums, The Terrapin Café eventually shuttered to make way for another hopeful restaurateur. Rita's Seaside Grille now sits proudly at the corner of Center and East Arctic, and, as the décor demands, is reminiscent of the days long before The Terrapin, Café Suzanne, and the Dancing Bear. Rita's invokes memories of the boardwalk carnival era when the Pavilion was the main attraction and everyone was dancing to the sounds of The Beach Boys. Allen also reviewed Rita's, and in his 2009 write-up suggested that the establishment might kindle a shift in food culture on the island. Five years have since passed, and while Folly Beach—true to its nature—has been slow to change, Rita's has kept a stronghold on this corner.
We are certain on this 4th of July that Folly Beach and its many restaurants will be brimming with the same eclectic patrons it has always welcomed, and we look forward to seeing what washes up next for this quaint and curious beach community.
Saracen Reviews: April 22, 1992; September 22, 1994; and November 12, 1998
Saracen was well known for its lush interior, described on several occasions as a "feast for the eyes." Located at 141 East Bay Street in Charleston, SC, the restaurant occupied the Farmer's and Exchange Bank building, a structure equally known for its appearance and brush with fate.
Before Owner and Chef Charlie Farrell opened Saracen in 1990, the building served as office space for Sen. Fritz Hollings and was nearly demolished to make way for parking. Saved in 1970, the building was restored and added to the list of National Historic Landmarks in 1973.
The building's architecture, Moorish and Spanish in style, is rare in the Holy City; this uniqueness nicely complemented the unexpected cuisine one would find inside.
Former Post and Courier restaurant critic Jane Kronsberg reviewed Saracen on three occasions, in 1992, '94, and '98, detailing a pleasant experience each time. The cuisine featured Mediterranean and Asian ingredients and was described as new American with Middle Eastern flavor. Like many restaurants of today, the menu at Saracen was small and changed regularly utilizing seasonal produce.
Highlights of the menu included dishes like "salmon three ways," chilled beet and grapefruit soup, Thai fish cakes, shrimp and pork egg rolls, apple and potato crusted trout cake, and coffee-rubbed quail. Saracen presented unique dishes including Cioppino, an Italian-American fish stew, and quenelles, creamed fish or meat combined with bread crumbs and light egg binding, a dish not often served in American establishments.
Chef Farrell also infused Moroccan, Vietnamese, and Caribbean spices into his dishes creating a menu of eclectic offerings over the years.
The establishment's second floor was home to Charlie's Little Bar (named for Farrell) and echoed the Moorish architecture, luxury, and comfort of the first-floor dining area. Kronsberg reported that the Little Bar attracted big crowds out for late weekend nights.
The décor at Saracen, Kronsberg noted, provided a romantic atmosphere reminiscent of the mystery and magic conjured by stories of Arabian Nights. She described the restaurant as luxurious, glamorous, and "one of the best-looking restaurants around." One last note, Kronsberg ranked Saracen's decibel level at "quiet," and in light of a recent Post and Courier report on restaurant noise, such a tranquil dining experience might be—like the Saracen—a thing of the past.
The building that housed Saracen for many years now stands vacant, hosting special events from time to time. We hope that a place this special and with so much history will once again come to life as some sort of amazing culinary gem for the city.


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05/19/2015 @ 08:00 - 05/21/2015 @ 17:001680€
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For its 9th edition of IAB Europe's major annual industry event, Interact, heads to Berlin, the capital of digital in 2015!
Interact will take place at the AXICA Congress Centre, next to the historic Brandenburg Gate, from May 19th to 21st!
Kicking off with an exclusive "fireside chat" with Sir Martin Sorrell, CEO of WPP, Interact is the essential meeting-place where leading European advertisers, agencies, technology platforms, media owners and analysts gather for digital insight, debate and inspiration.
Over three days, sessions will cover the latest business and technology developments in video, mobile, programmatic, content creation, brand safety, media fragmentation, and much more…
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I promised pictures of my first gunbunny and so I deliver. No real excuse as to why it isn't finished I just haven't been painting much last week.
Nothing crazy really…except for the fact that I got in my Ghordson Avalancher!!
Step 1: Pick the appropriate base for the Avalancher
Step 2: Drill holes into base and then bend the leg of the Avalancher so that when you glue the other leg on to the base it is 'flush' with the stone
Step 3: Assemble the rest of the model and realize you glued on the arm holding the shield is put on wrong, use a pair of pliers to rip off the glue that set way to fast so you can glue it on the proper way and have the shield not stick out way to far
Step 4: Assemble the gun arm (assemble means pins + glue = solid piece of pewter)
Step 5: Leave chest piece off so that you can paint it separately with a cool looking toothy-filled maw.
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Who knows if the Yankees will be able to clinch a playoff spot, but the excitement in New York has not been this high in a long time, and the main reason is the handful of prospects brought up after the trade deadline. Maybe more impressively, even with the call-ups, the Yankees have created one of the best farm systems in the game.
The point is, they should be able to continue to grow from within and/or utilize some prospects as trade assets to obtain major league players to fill needs this offseason.
This week we highlight the final regular season statistics for players listed as the Yankees' top prospects (and not on the major league club) by MLBPipeline.com, along with the final regular season records from each affiliate. If a club is in the playoffs, we'll provide the status of their series.
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Frequently Asked Questions
If you still need clarification or have an additional question, don't hesitate to contact us!
What is included in the Hall of Fame City Food Tour ticket?
Enough food to replace a meal, guided city tour, taxes, restaurant staff gratuity, and take-home bag.
What is included in the Canton Underworld Experience ticket?
A prohibition-themed cocktail (or non-alcoholic version), guided prohibition-themed walking tour, Escape Room experience, taxes, and gratuity for bartender.
What is not included in the ticket price?
If you would like a beverage other than stated beverage while at a restaurant, you may order and pay for it at the time of service. Tour guide gratuity is not included in the ticket price and is always appreciated.
What is your cancellation policy?
Tickets are non-refundable, but may be transferred to another date up to 48 hours before tour start time. Within 48 hours of tour start time tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable. For transfers outside that 48-hour window, contact Canton Food Tours.
What if there is inclement weather?
Tours are held rain, shine, or snow. Check the weather forecast and bring appropriate accessories or outerwear.
How should I dress, and what should I bring with me?
Wear comfortable clothing and footwear. Check the weather. Instead of a big bulky purse, condense cash and conveniences into a smaller "tour friendly" version.
I have food allergies or preferences. Can you accommodate me on the tour?
Gluten-free / Vegetarian / Food allergies etc. are accommodated if known in advance. Be sure to indicate specific dietary concerns when registering, or email email@example.com or 330-495-0929, as soon as you know you are coming on the tour or at the very latest, 24 hours before tour start time. Do not wait until a plate is put in front of you to voice preferences or allergies. On-the-spot accommodations cannot be made.
Is the Hall of Fame City Food Tour a "progressive meal"?
Not exactly. Since it's primarily a walking tour, the route dictates the order of restaurant stops.
How much walking is involved?
It is estimated that a little over a third of the tour consists of walking or standing.
Should I tip our Food Tour Guide?
If you are happy with your tour, tipping your guide is greatly appreciated. $5 – $10 per person is average or %15 of the ticket price.
How much food is served on the Hall of Fame City Food Tour?
The combined small plate entrees are intended to be enough to replace a meal, and satisfy most. Look at photos on this website to get an idea of quantity. We advise not to skip the previous meal (breakfast or lunch) before your tour.
Are tours wheelchair accessible?
We will be moving in and out of buildings, up and down stairs, and through historical corridors that are not suited for wheelchairs or those that have trouble walking.
What if I am late for the tour?
Tours start promptly at the scheduled time but are designed with the first couple stops close to the meeting point. Contact someone in your group or contact the tour guide to find the best location where you can meet up with the group.
Can I create my own tour for a group of friends, family or colleagues?
Yes. Private tours are popular and easy to put together. Please visit our "Create Your Own Tour" page or call 330-495-0929.
Do you have gift certificates?
Gift Certificates make great Birthday, Anniversary, Retirement, New Home, Date Night, or Client Appreciation gifts! Canton Food Tours events run all year long, with public tours season operating April through November. Click here to buy gift certificates.


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In memory of 1960s underground comix artists Skip Williamson and Jay Lynch, Michael Dooley explores some of their most distinctive work.
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Beyond the Graphic Novel: A Comically Surreal Comic Collage
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No doubt about it: Al Capp engaged in depraved behavior. Most disgraceful was his attempted rape of a number of women, from college co-eds to Grace Kelly. And, as the interview below suggests, there may be more. Capp also created Li'l Abner, once one of America's most acclaimed comic strips. It began in 1934,...
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a series of uncomprehensive travel guides
We have been home from our epic adventure for, what, three months now? And I gotta tell you, I am feeling those three months. Not that I don't love being at home, growing alien-big zuchinis, feeding my chickens and collecting their gifts, and baking every. single. thing. But I also like exploring.
And so to shamelessly relive my memories (before I can scrounge enough for a plane fare once more), in the form of doing something useful, I decided to create a series of travel guides. A series of travel guides for the person who doesn't like being told EXACTLY what's what. Who likes to be guided, but who likes an element of mystery.
Basically, I can't remember a lot of the technical details of what we did, where we went. I couldn't tell you what hotel is good, or what tour you should do. But I can tell you other things, things you perhaps weren't expecting to find out. Think of these guides as the opshop version of travel books: you may have to sift through a lot of things you really don't need but you will find some gems. You will definitely find some gems.
So. A series of uncomprehensive travel guides. Travel UN-guides, we can call them. I'm going in alphabetical order, and up first?
Let's go to India.
(p.s. I know uncomprehensive isn't a real word. Go with me.)


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Abstract of 1st year : Many of the antiarrhythmic drugs produce a rise in the ventricular defibrillation threshold (DFT). Although mexiletine has also been reported as the probable cause of a significant elevation of DFT,there has been no previous study ; therefore, the effect of mexiletine on DFT was investigated in the present study. The experiments were performed on ten mongrel dogs. Mexiletine 1,2,4,6, or 8 mg/kg was administered as the loading dose, followed by the same dose/kg per hour. In these five groups, fibrillation/defibrillation (F/D) trials were performed repeatedly every 10 minutes, until 60 minutes after starting the maintenance dose. F/D trials were also performed at 30,45, and 60 minutes after the completion of mexiletine infusion. Applying internal paddles to the heart, energies of 2,3,5,7,10,20, and 30 J maximum were used. The mexiletine concentration in each group changed from 0 to 6.11 mug/ml, DFE ranged from 2-10 J,and no statistical correlation was found between mexiletine concentration and DFT.We conclude that mexiletine does not induce an increase in DFT in dogs.Abstract of 2nd year : The effect of mexiletine on DFT during continuous administration of flecainide was investigated in the 2nd year. The animals were prepared as same as 1st year. Flecainide 2 mg/kg was administered as the loading dose, followed by the same dose/kg per hour. Then, mexiletine 1,2,3,4,5 mg/kg was consecutively administered until the failure of defibrillation. F/D trials were performed in each phase. The minimal energy shock that caused defibrillation (DFT) increased according the increment dose of mexiletine. In conclusion, in a patient administered flecainide, we must be careful for administration of mexiletine in treating ventricular fibrillation.
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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The Arkansas women's tennis team will have one player representing the program this week at the nationally renowned 2014 Riviera/ITA Women's All-American Championships held in Pacific Palisades, Calif. Sophomore Shannon Hudson was selected to compete in the singles qualifying draw and will begin play Sept. 30.
The tournament is already underway as the prequalifying draw concluded Sept. 28. The qualifying draw starts Sept. 30 and the main draw is set to begin Oct. 2.
Eight players from the qualifying bracket of 64 will move on to the main draw. Hudson will need three consecutive wins in order to advance. She faces Daneika Borthwick of Florida State in her opening match at 11:15 a.m. PDT on Tuesday.
"I'm proud to be representing the Hogs in the biggest tournament of the fall this week," Hudson said.
The tournament is annually the premiere event of the fall schedule across the country and attracts the nation's top players. In addition to four of the preseason top five singles players competing in the tournament, the Riviera/ITA singles field includes a total of seventeen returning ITA All-Americans.
"Being selected for the All-American Championship is a feather in Shannon's cap," head coach Michael Hegarty said. "It is the nation's best players and we're excited to compete with them."
The Virginia Beach, Va., native and fourth-generation Razorback will be the 21st player to compete in the tournament under 12th-year head coach Michael Hegarty. Sarah McLean competed last season for Arkansas in the singles prequalifying draw. Aurelija Miseviciute advanced to the quarterfinals in 2007, marking the deepest run a Razorback has made in the tournament.
Hudson is ranked No. 121 in singles by the ITA in their 2014 preseason poll after she posted an impressive freshman campaign. She tallied a 20-8 overall singles record, including 13-6 in dual play and 3-2 in SEC action. She was one of just five freshman in the conference to record 13 or more dual wins.
For results from each day's action, check ArkansasRazorbacks.com and follow @RazorbackWTEN on Twitter.
About the Riviera/ITA Women's All-American Championships
The ITA Women's All-American Championships were first inaugurated in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and have been hosted by the Riviera Tennis Club in Pacific Palisades, California since 1986. Now, thirty-one years since the inaugural tournament, the Riviera/ITA Women's All-American Championships continue to bring together the finest returning singles and doubles competitors from the previous season with the cream of the crop of the incoming freshman class for a fantastic week of tennis.


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If you need directions to the event, email Bill at firstname.lastname@example.com or call 1-800- 940 –PETS. You can even have a chance to get on the air and win a vacation for 2 when you show up and say Hi to Bill and Dr. Diane.
If you unfortunately can not show your support for these pets in person, then listen to the live broadcast at www.pethealthcafe.com or www.w4cy.com. You can even email email@example.com during the show with questions and comments or just chat with us in the Pet Health Café chat room.
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IIT Madras Recruitment 2016
Indian Institute of Technology Madras has successfully released a notification for the IIT Madras Recruitment 2016 which has been provided all the way via the means of the official website (check below). If the contenders have got an interest towards the Non Teaching Jobs, then they are suggested to get the IIT Madras Non Teaching Jobs Notification 2016 which contains the eligibility criteria for these posts. The notification can be downloaded by using the official links mentioned to the end of this page. The contenders need to have a look at the crucial information which has been given for the helping purpose of the attentive contenders. We know that job-seekers have been searching for the latest jobs in IIT Madras. That is why we advise them to go through the below-settled data.
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras is one of the top IITs in India. It has been giving the interested applicants with the cracking job opportunities of Teaching and Non-Teaching Jobs. This time, it has released a notification for IIT Madras Non Teaching Jobs so that the contenders who have been searching for the same. As per the latest news, we have come to know the notification was released in the month of January of this year. The candidates have to submit the applications to the officials as per the official requirements. The contenders have to be between the 27 years and 50 years. Those who are not aged between the age limit as mentioned above will not be allowed to take part in the examination. The attentive contenders in order to apply for this recruitment are looking for IIT Madras Application Form 2016 so that they can register them against the recruitment. IIT Madras has invited the contenders to apply for Registrar and Medical Officer Posts. There are total 70 vacancies which the supposed to be filled by the well-qualified contenders.
IIT Madras Recruitment 2016
|Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
|Total Posts:
|Last date:
|17th February 2016
|Age Limit:
|27and 50 years
|Official Website:
This is a great job opportunity for those who are seeking for latest Non-teaching jobs in here and there for a long time. There are various vacancies of these posts as mentioned to the below-settled table.
Vacancies Information:
|Post name
|Total Posts
|Superintending Engineer
|01 post
|Deputy Registrar
|02 posts
|Assistant Registrar
|02 posts
|Medical Officer
|03 posts
|Technical Officer
|02 posts
|Physical Education Officer
|01 post
|Junior Superintendent
|04 posts
|Junior Engineer
|01 post
|Junior Technical Superintendent
|09 posts
|Junior Technician
|17 posts
|Junior Assistant
|16 posts
|Security Guard
|12 posts
|Total Posts
Please consider checking the information from the below-settled data. This is all about the eligibility criteria for Non-teaching posts. You can check educational qualification, age limit and application form.
IIT Madras Eligibility Criteria 2016
The contenders who have completed their BE/ B.Tech/ ME/ M.Tech/ MBBS/ Degree in relevant trade with at-least 55% marks or its equivalent qualification from a recognised university or board. The contenders must be aged between 27 to 50 years as on the last date of application form. The age relaxation will be given to the reserved category contenders. The mode of applying for this recruitment is Online. The contenders can check the application form or the examination fee using the official website of the authority.
Important Dates:
Online Application Commencement From: 28th January 2016
Last date to Submit Online Application Form: 17th February 2016
Exam Date: Update Soon
The contenders can also check the below-settled steps for the better understanding of the downloading process.
How to apply for IIT Madras Non Teaching Vacancies 2016
- At first, visit the official website, which is www.iitm.ac.in.
- Then, find the recruitment tab and click on respective post link.
- After that, fill your valid details and upload documents, photos & signature to the official site when asked.
- Then, they have to verify and submit and details finally.
- After that, a system-generated application will appear on your screen.
- Finally, Download and save it for further reference.
The candidates who are looking for the updates regarding the IIT Madras Recruitment 2016 must check the links below and get the information.
IIT Madras Non Teaching Staff Recruitment Notification


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