LONDON CALLING

Robert worked with the boys for quite awhile, and they improved dramatically not only with control but they were finally starting to get the results they wanted when they cast a spell. And in between, they were asking Robert about training and what that all entailed and what that would enable them to do. They were full of questions, and Robert wasn't going to overwhelm them with information. He promised he would tell them more as they continued their studies.

It was near eleven when Robert and the boys came back in. Sam went upstairs to shower, and Andrew helped Victor with a shower because it was an odd shower and they didn't have all the medical equipment that Angus and Victor needed here. Andrew was going to have to sort that tomorrow. Once Victor had showered and had headed to bed, Andrew was done for the day, and he headed to bed himself.

Ruby finished breakfast prep and watched as the boys went up to bed. She smiled at Kate " I'll head up myself" she said walking up to her and Angus's room she sighed missing their place and skylight. Pausing at Victor and Sam's room she looked in on them and smiled " sleep well boys" she said softly then moved to her own room. Opening it she expected to find Angus sleeping, she changed into her PJ's and slid into the bed Curling against him she smiled then kissed his cheek " sleep well honey." closing her eyes she drifted to sleep.

Simone got up extra early and made some huge batches of scones, as she'd said she would--chocolate chip scones and cinnamon pumpkin crunch. She delivered them to the kitchen on time as she said she would. She started the tea and coffee and put out the orange juice, milk, yogurt, jam, clotted cream, and butter. Then she set out the muesli and the fruit salad Jess had made, and she made a bowl of berries in case anyone wanted berries on their muesli. With that completed, she poured herself and Edward some coffee as Edward finally arrived.

"You sure you don't want me to come with you this morning?" Edward asked her, kissing her forehead.

"I'm positive," she said. "Besides, I might not be wearing a traditional wedding dress, but it still serves the purpose, so let's not invite bad luck by having you see it ahead of time. Ruby said she'll go along, as a good maid of honor should do, so we'll be fine. If we need an extra fighter along, I'm sure Kate will volunteer to come with, so stop worrying."

"I don't trust Gelding to not try to make any sort of strike to get back at Angus if he can manage it. Be very careful," he told her quietly.

"Of course," she said. "Can I get you some muesli?"

"I can manage. Tuck in to your own so you don't go off on an empty stomach," he smiled. They both helped themselves to the offerings on the sideboard and then sat down to eat.

Andrew got up early and he found Sam and Victor awake and dressed. He apparated Victor downstairs, and both boys headed straight for the sideboard for breakfast. While they did that, Andrew got some breakfast too, giving Angus and Ruby time to sleep in a little if they chose.

Ruby woke and stretched leaning over she kissed Angus " morning" she said smiling down at him " I'll send Andrew to help you shower and dress Simone and I are dress shopping today" she said slipping from the bed and dressing. Heading down she smiled at Simone " morning" she said taking some musili and fruit to eat. Rowan appeared and took some scones to eat.

"I could come with you if you want" he said "Im not doing much and my men can call me any time" he also added then smiled " and Im good at keeping a secret" he said with a chuckle looking at Edward. " don't worry I'll keep them safe, body guard duty was my business remeber."

"Good morning," he smiled. "Andrew helped me shower last night, so I just need to wash up a bit and dress and shave. Just be careful when you go out. Keep your eyes open. We don't know if Gelding will have any men staked out in either Hogsmeade or Diagon Alley. If you see anything that makes you suspicious, trust your gut. Drop whatever you're doing and come straight back--both of you. I realize her dress is important, but not that important. You can always come back, grab a guard, and go back if you have to."

He wasn't honestly frightened for her. He merely wanted her to not let her guard down. He got up and managed to walk the few steps to his dresser and get his own jeans and shirt today, but he had to sit quickly. He made it to sit on the foot of the bed, rather than falling on the floor.

"Thanks, Rowan," Edward said. "We just don't know whether Gelding will be posting men around hoping to take a potshot at anyone. I'm hoping Gelding hasn't gotten that smart, but I would feel better if they weren't going alone."

Andrew saw Ruby come down, and he poured coffee for Angus and went upstairs to help him dress.

"Ruby," Sam asked, "if you get near the stationery shop, would you mind picking up Vic and me each a sketchbook and a set of sketching pencils and an art eraser please?"

Rowan nodded to Edward " you don't know, to a bride the dress is everything" he chuckled, but they will be safe I promise" he said and watched as Ruby walked down to them she paused hearing Sam talk.

"of course" she said to Angus as she kissed him again then headed down to teh living room. She heard sam ask for stationary suplies and she nodded "Of course, you need school suplies." she said smiling as she ate her breakfast. Once down she waited for Simone and Rowan to finish. Rowan placed his dishes in teh washer and stood beside Ruby.

"Okay if your ready simone we shall go, soner we go sooner we get back nd your husband to be stops worrying." he said offering his arm to both ladies " okay off  Diagon Alley first." he said and looekd at Simone befoer porting them to the alley. " okay ladies where to first" he said but his eyes flicked around them watching every one closely as they moved.

"well we could get the stationary for Sam and victor while were here first that would give us time for the dresses." Ruby said looking to Simone " what do you think?" she asked

"He's not my husband yet," Simone laughed. "That is the whole point of this outing. Sketchpads and pencils and erasers first. That's fine. I'm ready whenever you are."

Andrew helped Angus freshen up and dress and then apparated him downstairs for breakfast. The boys seemed to be waiting on him.

"Angus," Sam said as Andrew pushed Angus to the table, "what are we doing this morning?"

"No clue," Angus said. "Did you have something in mind?"

"I wanna ride the hippogriff," Sam said.

"Me too!"

"Well, I don't know, Victor," Angus said. "Robert might have your head if you tried to ride a hippogriff with your leg in a cast. Have you ever ridden, either of you?"

"No, but how hard can it be?" Sam said.

"Well, maybe you could ride with me," Angus said, trying to figure how if he could manage to ride and take Sam with him.

"Have you lost your mind!" Andrew exploded. "What happens if you can't do it? You'll fall off and die!"

"Well, maybe not, Angus shrugged.

"You wont be able to rescue yourself or Sam. What happens if he slips? He'll fall off and die and you won't be able to do anything to help. You'll turn him into a banana or something stupid."

"How about nobody falls off and dies?" Edward said, trying not to laugh. "If Sam wants to go, I'll take him. And I won't fall off and die, and neither will Sam. Victor, you will just have to stay on the ground until you heal. That's just all there is to it. And Angus, you don't need to be trying to ride yet either."

"Thank you," Andrew said, shaking his head that Angus would honestly consider trying to ride a hippogriff in his shape. Edward laughed, knowing that Angus had very little fear of some things, and hippogriffs were certainly on that list.

"You two, go play chess or backgammon or something, would you, before Andrew has a stroke over your willingness to take risks," Edward told Angus and Victor.

Rowan looked sheepishly at Simone " oops, I ment future husband , my bad" he said and they walked down the alley to the stationary shop. Once inside Ruby went and picked out all they would need and then some. 

"you think this will be enough?" she asked placing two sketch books in her basket. Along with pencils, pens, maths sets and other assorted items. Rowan watched around them for any thing suspishious but saw nothing for the moment his senses on high alert as he watched peole come and go others just avoided coming in the shop for the time being. This he was glad of as it ment less people in the shop. " okay I think we have everything they need" she said and looekd to simone " unless you can think of anything?" it ws now she saw bags in the house colors " oh these I noticed their ones were looking rather worn." she took down two in both boys house colors and walked over to the counter to pay.

"I think you've done fine," Simone said. "Now, that's done. Let's get those dresses out of the way. I have a headpiece. It was handed down through the women in our family. My grandmother told me that the legend is that we're part veela somewhere back down the family tree, and that the wedding headpiece is mithril silver and was made by Veela crafters a very long time ago. I've never been able to confirm if we were ever veela or not, but if its that far back, I doubt I'm even one percent veela. It is quite a lovely piece, but I hesitate to wear it. It might be a little much. I should have showed it to you before we left the house. Still, if I wear green, I could choose later to either wear it or not."

Edward took Sam out to meet Swift, the hippogriff, and once they were suitably introduced, Edward too Sam up. Victor desperately wanted to go too, but he knew Edward was right. And Angus couldn't provide him with anything that exciting. Instead, he talked with Victor about the wedding cake for his wedding to Ruby and he and Victor worked on a sketch combining their ideas.

Ruby calmed down and smiled at Simone " I agree and the headpeice sounds beautiful " she picked up the bags and smiled as they moved back out into the ally with Rowan behind them " okay wheres this clothing shop?" she asked Simone looking up and down the Alley to determin witch direction they had to go. Rowan followed behid them watching people as they passed by them some with familiers he knew and others just looking like bad news. 

"this is getting busy we should find this dress shop quickly" he said his hands resting on both Simone and Rubys shoulders.