Ascending Legends

[BookWyrm]

"I know, I know, I'm trying not to. Its easy when things are going good and Arryn hasn't had any nightmares. But something so simple as a drink of wine almost took her from me. Its times like that that really eat at me if I think about them."

 

[Dragongal]

Alistair slowly nodded. "Well, technically, even dead, she's never going to be taken from you. I'm pretty sure the restraints of the afterlife couldn't keep her from staying at your side. Look, Dayn, there's going to be risk any time you love something. Especially when it's a person. But the good times are always worth that risk. Yes, it's scary sometimes. You have no clue how often I was scared for Lenza and Arryn, that someone might find out about my lineage and try to do something drastic. But I promise you, every moment I spent with them was worth all of the fear. i only regret worrying as much as I had."

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn sighed quietly, realizing that Alistair was telling the truth. He couldn't live his life worrying that something would happen to Arryn. Of course previous events didn't make that realization any easier, but he knew he would have to try. "Thanks Da."

 

[Dragongal]

Alistair chuckled at Dayn calling him "Da". "You're welcome, lad. Anything else you wanted to talk about?"

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn shook his head slightly before standing back up. "Nothing other than your opinion on this.", he said as he pulled out his dress suit. "You think she'll like it?"

 

[Dragongal]

Alistair looked it over for a few moments before smiling. "I think she will."

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn smiled and laughed before laying the clothes out. "Did you ever happen to find what it was that those necromancers let out back in Ironcrest?"

 

[Dragongal]

Alistair shrugged. "Something very small, we're thinking a minor demon. Or, part of a larger demon's soul, but we're almost certain it was just a minor demon, no worries. They can't harm... anything, really. Only a matter of time before something or someone drags them back to Hel."

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn shrugged, though he was about as fluent in the afterlife as most people living the current life were. Maybe he was a little more fluent? After a few moments he looked up at the sky and nodded some. "I plan on coming by after the ceremony so you can see her in her dress."

 

[Dragongal]

Alistair smiled. "I greatly appreciate that. Normally I can check in on you both at times, but.. things are still hectic on our side, so they're keeping the barriers thick. But I would really like that...."

 

[BookWyrm]

"I understand. You've got your duty, I've got mine." Dayn packed his suit back into his bag before shouldering it again. "You do know that you are welcome to drop in any time right? I don't know if you could get into the Hunting Grounds or not, but if there is something you need you can get a hold of me."

 

[Dragongal]

Alistair nodded. "I'll find a way to contact you if I have to. Now, for the moment, I have to go yell at some new recruits. There's one in particular, I have to wonder how he survived as long as he did, honestly. But I'll be back to see Arryn after the ceremony. And, also, congratulations." Alistair walked behind the tree again and disappeared.

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn smiled as he watched Alistair leave. It was nice to know he had confidence in him to take care of Arryn. Sometimes that alone was enough to make him feel better about himself. Dayn slowly turned and walked off into the woods. He was heading towards the area where the ceremony would be, which incidentally was where he planned on spending his time before everyone else showed up.


After a long while of quiet contemplation and focus Dayn finally changed into his suit. It was getting near towards time for everyone else to show up anyway, so he figured he would look the part when the others started to arrive.

 

[Dragongal]

Matthias, and Theodas were escorting Lenza to the place for the ceremony, both dressed in their finery and armed according to the custom of the North, in which the best man/men would be armed to protect the couple from anybody who would try to interfere. Lenza was dressed in a pale blue dress, which actually... new. She smiled when she saw Dayn and gave him a hug. "You look very handsome, Dayn." Matthias smiled to Dayn, saying, "I hope you're not near as nervous as I was for my wedding." Theodas chuckled at Matthias's comment before looking to Dayn. "Kalie and Arryn will be here very shortly."

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn had smiled when he saw Matthias, Theodas, and Lenza walking into the area. He wrapped his arms around Lenza and gave her a good squeeze. "Thanks Mum." He laughed with Matthias and Theodas. "I don't look like I'm going to pass out do I?", he said as he cuffed them both on the shoulders. "I'm only anxious about waiting for my bride. I can't wait to see her."

 

[Dragongal]

"You look fine, Dayn." "Honestly, Arryn will be here soon, they weren't far behind us." In all honesty, Arryn wasn't even walking, she was speaking nervously to Kalie. "I don't even know why we're doing this, we're already married, though, okay, I know because he's noble he needs a confirmation on it, but still." "Didn't you want the ceremony?" "Yes! Yes, I did, but I mean, what if... what if he's just playing along for me?" Kalie rolled her eyes. "I highly doubt it. And even if he was, don't you think it would upset him if you did stay away? Now come on, you're wasting time!"

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn had been waiting patiently for a little while before he started bouncing around slightly. His nervous energy was getting to him now, and he wanted to keep his mind occupied while he waited for Arryn. He could help but smile despite it all though. Yes, he and Arryn were already married, but the ceremony was going to be special for both of them. Finally after a few moments Dayn laughed before running a hand through his hair. He was certain Matthias, Theodas, and Lenza would be laughing at him now. He didn't care.

 

[Dragongal]

A few moments later Kalie walked into view and took her place beside Matthias, and a few moments later Arryn came into view. She was blushing and had to grin when she saw Dayn. She'd seen him in formal wear once before, but this was far better, and she knew he'd gotten it specifically for today. For her. There was a moment where it reminded her that he was a noble, but then she remembered that now, so was she. She walked up to him and looked at him for a few moments before quietly saying, "You look very handsome, mo chroi." In honesty she had to fight the urge to wrap her arms around his neck and pull him into a kiss. She'd missed him for the short time that they were apart.

 

[BookWyrm]

When Dayn saw Kalie walk into view he stood up straight and attempted to look his best for Arryn. When he finally saw her come into view Dayn's mouth dropped open before he slowly smiled. Arryn was beautiful. When she stood in front of him and commented him Dayn had to hold back the desire to sweep her off her feet, for a little while longer. "You are stunningly gorgeous, my love."

 

[Dragongal]

Lenza smiled and walked over. "Let's begin the ceremony, yes? Dayn, in Northern culture, the questions are asked in each person's native tongue. I only know Northern and Common, though. The bride goes first." Lenza looked to Arryn. "An bhfuil tú grá dó ?" Arryn smiled widely and replied, "An- i bhfad." "An mbeidh tú ag fanacht ag a thaobh agus tacaíocht a thabhairt dó don chuid eile de do shaol?" "Agus níos faide." Lenza smiled and looked to Dayn. "Do you love Arryngale? Will you stay by her side for the rest of your life?"

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn could tell from the emphasis in Lenza's and Arryn's voices the point of the questions and the answers. He wasn't offended by the fact that no one present knew Southern besides himself. Maybe one day they would remedy that. When it came time for him to give his answer Dayn took a breath and smiled. Do you love Arryngale? "Always." Will you stay by her side for the rest of your life? "And into the next."

 

[Dragongal]

"You've already exchanged rings, so we can skip that part. Therefore, as a noble of Rorich, I pronounce you man and wife. Bealtaine na déithe beannaigh do chomhar ." Arryn smiled and laughed a bit, almost in relief, before wrapping her arms around Dayn's neck and quietly saying, "Bealtaine an aontas a bheith bheannaigh. Mol na déithe." before pulling him into a kiss.

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn felt like a weight had dropped from his shoulders before wrapping his arms around Arryn and falling into the kiss. When they pulled away Dayn swept Arryn off her feet before laughing and spinning her around. "Bydded ein blynyddoedd yn bendigedig yn y bywyd hwn a'r nesaf.", he said before kissing her again.

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn laughed as Dayn spun her around before kissing her again. The gathered laughed with the couple for a few moments before Lenza said, "Alright, you two, let's get back to my house and have at that dinner I prepared."

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn had been holding Arryn close against him as he gently swayed back and forth, his forehead pressed against her own for the few moments before Lenza announced that dinner was back at her home. Dayn slowly let Arryn stand on her feet again before he hugged her once more. "Food actually sounds like a good idea. I was scared my stomach would growl during the wedding."