Fantasy Elemental Kingdom

[MelonBread]

Welcome to a peaceful kingdom filled with different kinds of people who have multiple powers to none.


Be a human or any magical creature you wish to be. Be half human and half something else or full. Live in the kingdom and work there, go on adventures as a traveler or both. Live there and get money by going on adventures with a group or by yourself. Possibilities are endless.


Pretty much be anything you want. I will not be the king and/or queen. If you want to be that then please message me before hand. If you want to or don't want to have a King/Queen beside you then tell me in the message. I will not have too much of a ruthless ruler(s). It's fine if it's only one of the rulers that's mean and the other is kind. That's fine. There also can be a prince/princess if wished for.. message me for that too.. I don't want everyone to be this though so chose wisely.


The rp will actually take place in coming into the main city, Leinor of the Elemental Kingdom, but after that is beyond my control.


Money System:


1 Silver = 10 Copper


1 Gold = 15 Silver = 150 Copper


Starting:


Money wise if anyone's not of royalty will start off with 600 copper, 60 silver or 4 gold. Or any combination you wish just do the correct math. Earn money from there on. If you steal... well make sure you're not caught. Others may feel/see you steal from them and will not end well.


Those of royalty that want to go on adventures and travel etc. will end up starting with the same amount as above. Stealing wouldn't be very wise either, but if of royalty(of this kingdom) and in the castle... then you pretty much are rich but can't leave the comfort of inside of the castle unless you take your own royal guard with you.


Make sure to put what weapons you have in your inventory and other items in your character profile (You can also be whatever age you want..)


Kingdom's History:


In the past before the Elemental Country/Kingdom was named such it was called The Country of Wars. It didn't have a specific name but it was called that for the longest time, because in the past this Country was ruled by one whom wanted to take all of the lands and bring upon world domination. It barely had won each war they had made and the people were forced to make many new and old weapons for the soldiers of this country. This King had died and a boy that did not take on his fathers ways tried his best to stop these wars and make his people free. When they had surrendered the last war the soldiers didn't take to kindly to their king. He did negotiate with the lands that they were to stay neutral and out of any affairs. The other kings didn't like this idea since they could just take his land but then asked instead of that those residing in other kingdoms may come and go from his Kingdom as they please re-naming it the Elemental Kingdom, for it takes in any species with different elemental powers or not even one ounce of magical power in their body.

In the middle of the Island there's is a castle is huge with different kinds of crystals around the kingdom that makes the kingdom work. Each one has a different kind of energy in it for the different kinds of power. For example for Fire it would be a red crystal and so on. They are built in with the kingdom to allow anyone to come inside of the kingdom.


To get off the middle part of the country and to the outer part of it you must take a ship or if your power can command you to go over there without a ship then go ahead.


The castle surrounds the whole main city of this country. Outside of the castle walls are forests, mountains, rivers, ponds, waterfalls, other villages and etc. It is a beautiful island and anyone can leave and go from the main city where the kingdom lies. There are animals and other monsters in this land like any other lands (<^< If you have an idea for such message me.)


1. No Godmodding so everyone has weaknesses and fears.


2. 3 sentence minimum and keep the sentences(Unless you can only respond with one or two sentences then that's fine but not all the time) in one post meaning no merging posts like a bajillion times for rp. It gets annoying... and sometimes hard to keep up with.


3. Use OC characters... well not actual characters from animes.. Make up the names, personality, background, what they like and dislike, and etc. yourself. Pictures of anime characters are fine.


4. Don't be rude OOC. In character is fine but not too much.


5. I will send you a message if your character is acceptable to rp. <^< Just making sure and such.


6. No guns unless you're from the future and can't get back there and brought some high tech weaponry like guns and such @.@ Then woah... but if so... then no going on killing spree.


7. 1-3 characters for each person. I don't care if there's two boys and one girl or two girls and one boy or hell.. even a cat or dog.. only 3 characters maximum.


8. Take it slowly so others can read and post in response. If someone takes too long to respond... don't assume anything. Don't rush into anything. I'd like if each character introduced themselves into the rp... and not to be left out.


9. Don't ignore other characters completely. If your character doesn't want to talk to them at least acknowledge them in your rp. Make sure it's easy to understand for others to read.


10. Romance is allowed between characters. I don't expect it to be a random romance as to why you picked this one person because it was easy. No I want the characters to actually talk and like each other after some time if you chose to do so in the rp... I want it to make sense in the rp. You may break up in the rp if dating someone in it but be careful.


11. If you read all the rules.. put "13 Jellybeans" in your character profile somewhere. xD

 

[MelonBread]

MelonBread updated Elemental Kingdom with a new update entry:


MelonBread is starting but...

I'm going to put up a starter but I don't want this to be waayyy too quick. I want everyone to take their time. I know some of you are excited... maybe it's just me x3 but i want this to be so everyone won't be confused when they come back to it. When I say everyone I mean me, the great and might MelonBread, because she doesn't have internet 24/7 She stays out in the cold night so she can rp with other. So, please take your time with this.. nice and slowly.. like MelonBread.. this will be... Also I had edited the Role Play Overview a bit <^<

Read the rest of this update entry... 
In the city of Leinor of the Elemental Kingdom, Liliana,a fourteen-year-old Princess, was seated near a window in the library of the castle, sitting straight up as one from royalty would. The library is arched in the middle of the city like a bridge. Anyone in this city and out of it could venture into the castles library, though filled with guards all around.


In her hands she had a brown leather covered book with many yellowed pages that looked as though it could barely fit the book, yet it did. There was no title on it, but it had interested her until she started to read it. From the beginning she had glanced out of the window she had seated herself next to then she would look back at the book forcing herself to read more out of it out of wonder if it just started slowly like this and became more interesting a few pages in. Well, she was right. It was more interesting, but it didn't completely catch her attention from the outside world like she had hoped, only reading about twenty pages into the thick book.


With a sigh she'd turn her attention back to the window after abruptly closing the book in her hands. The book did not leave her side though, she had placed it lying on her lap with her right hand over the leathery book and her left over her right. She was only looking out of the window for a second before turning her attention away from the market, nothing interesting yet to cross her vision, and back to the book that's on her lap.


Should I continue reading it or no? She pondered at the thought while looking towards the book still. She knew she wasn't reading any fiction book, which she adores, but one of this lands history. She's only at the part in which a young prince had taken the throne and surrendered from the other lands after his Fathers death. It was of no interest to her after reading the new King had surrendered, but she did wonder how this chapter ended. She did have a small feeling how it did end, but wanted to make sure she wasn't assuming.


Deciding in reading the rest of the chapter in this book of her lands history she cupped her left hand at the spine of the book as her right hand held onto the opening of the book. Turning her wrist to the left she'd then guide the book open with her right hand when her palm and the book was turned upwards. Her left hand on the spine would spread outwards so the book could lie in her hand while her right turned to the last page she had read and onto the next pages to come.


It only took her a few minutes to read the last five pages in the chapter. When she was done she had closed it with her left hand and placed the leather covered book back on her lap. Nodding a bit to herself with her eyes closed she'd say aloud, "Yes, I had thought that is how it would end." She had a look of disappointment spread across her face, but also one of relief. "Though, it's good to be a peaceful land, but it can be rather boring." She mumbled this last part while looking out the rather large and oval-shaped window.


She brought her left hand up brushing her wavy blonde hair out of her fair-skinned, clear face as she leaned more into the window, not touching it, looking out of it to see the contents of what lies outside. Her bright blue eyes scanning the area she could see from the window wondering where her personal guard could be at, wanting to go outside. As her eyes continued to scan the area, her eyes had widened and her left hand clasped to her pink lips ever so lightly at a sight of a man trying to harm a poor looking child. She didn't know what for, but assumed it was just for stealing. Stealing is a bad thing, but it's not good to harm a hungry and poor child for such a thing. This made her want to be in the market and around the city more with her own disguise and wanting to help that child, but she's not allowed to leave the castle knowing she is being protected by her trusted guard.


At that she stood up from the chair, she being only five-feet tall, she was sitting in walking away, in a quick motion, from the window placing the book back on the shelf she had taken it from. After she had placed the book back she looked down, her long blonde wavy hair moving to the sides of her face, some strands of hair tickling her cheeks. Her hair was not pinned up in anyway, but down, her hair being to the length of her waist. She saw her blue dress in her vision along with the black lace around the bottom of the first layer of the dress which is a dark blue fabric. Her last layer was a more baby blue fabric which was mostly the skirt of the dress. The top layer laid on the baby blue skirt of the dress halfway down it. The skirt actually being many layers but of the same soft fabric making it look more frilly and fit for a Princess.


Moments later she looked back up gathering the skirt of her dress in her hands and walked out of the library quickly. Her brown boots showing slightly under the dress she picked up. The guards that see her walking out of the library say, "Good day, Milady." one by one. She just nodded to each of them slowly as to not get a headache continuing to walking to the first floor of the castle in the back, where their large garden presides, this being off limits to visitors of the castle and guarded. She hopes her older and only brother would at least hear her talk about what she just saw while he worked in the garden as usual, if he was even there, but she's confident he is in the garden.


"Xan, are you here?" She yelled out in the garden as she carefully walked the path her brother had set for her to walk in.


Xander laid in a pond while treating one single plant checking it's leaves, buds, and the petals of the plants flowers checking to see if it is ill or not. He didn't see anything wrong with this plant though, but kept on checking it. His bare left hand gently brushed against the green leaves of the plant as his right hand carefully opened each petal not to hurt the plant, but to check it. He didn't see anything out of the ordinary other than the things that would only help it grow.


He was about to leap out of the pond and check the other plants away from this pond when he heard his sister calling him. He only let out a small sigh knowing he will have to tend to the others a bit later than he usually does. He loves his sister, he does, but sometimes she can take him away from such important business of taking care of his garden and growing it healthily. So far he has not killed a plant yet, but they had died naturally when he cannot stop it from happening as well as from seasons changing.


Walking in the pond carefully as to not disturb the fish that were in the pond itself. When reaching the cobblestone pathway he had placed there himself so he could walk around the garden without mistakenly stepping on one of his growing plants and herbs.He placed both his left and right hand on one of the large stones he pulled himself up from the pond and leaping onto his feet yelling back to his sister. "Liliana, I'm a bit busy.


Liliana twirled around her blonde hair whipping around as she did. She was smiling until she saw her brother soaking wet from the waist down. "You're just playing in the water, again." She huffed, crossing her arms at her chest.


"No, I'm tending to plants near the edge of the pond, Lilia." He swiped his hand in the air making small spheres of water, from his pants, move back into the pond where it belongs. "Alright, now I'm dry." he finally said looking at his sister his right moving up to his head as his fingers brushed through the side of his silvery and slightly wavy messy hair, letting out a small sigh. His fingers had captured some of his bangs on the right side of his face causing his roots to show slightly, they being the same color as his hair to show his hair color is natural.


Letting his hands drop from his head Xander stretched each of his arms and his back then sat down on the cobblestone pathway grabbing the boots just on the right of him, pushing his foot in each one. After he put his shoe back on he unrolled his black clothed pants from his shin to over his boots. Again, he stood up at six feet tall. "Lilia, what happened in your stories today?" He asked her loudly as he lazily walked on the path towards her. He had to turn left then straight again to the large tree she stood under.


"It's not about the books this time." She said while looking up at the large tree in the middle of the garden, looking away from Xander. Her blonde hair flowing lightly as the wind blew softly at them and the plants. "They are blooming beautifully as ever." She changed the subject from her book to the tree's blooming flowers.


"Obviously, I take care of every thing here, Lilia. Besides, it's spring." Xander just stared down at his little sister with his gold-colored eyes with a weary look even if though she can't see him, but she twirled back around looking at him with a stern look on across her face. He couldn't help but to let out a sigh before sitting on the stony pathway with his legs crossed. "Yes, you have my attention." He said as he waved his right hand in a clockwise -like motion before buttoning the cuffs of his white long-sleeved shirt. Today something was missing from his attire, the vest, he did not wear it.


"I found a book without a title and I thought it was rather in-"


"Yes, everyone knows that's the book of this lands history." Xander interrupted her. She glared at him for interrupting then swished his hand in the air motioning her to go on with what she was about to say.


"I didn't know and I read it. Only a bit of it. This book really has nothing to do with this conversation!" She yelled out and paused a bit before taking in a deep breath then letting it out slowly. "Anyways, I saw a boy in the market today."


Xander couldn't help but to smirk and shake his head, trying to hide his smirk with his right hand. "Your point. I'm busy."


She gave him another cold look before moving on to the point. "He looked very hungry and grabbed one small piece of food from a mans cart. The man just grabbed him and threw the boy around!" She finally said in one breath while throwing her hands up then they laid back over her chest, crossed.


"He was stealing then?" Xander removed his hand from his mouth just smiling.


"Well, yes, but he was just a little boy."


"Yes, I understand, it is a bit much for a boy. Did he harm him in any other way?"


"Well... umm... I don't... really know." Liliana looked down to the ground messing with her dress. "I left seeking you out since I don't know where Shikai's at."


"Shikai?" Xander straightened his back seeming interested.


"Yes, Shina, my personal guard. The one I trust the most to be around. I don't want just any random untrustworthy, slacker of a guard." Liliana let out a soft sigh, lightly placing her right over over her forehead and her left arm over her stomach.


He looked around his garden ignoring his sister then looked back at her with a confused look. "Huh? You lost her?"


"No, I don't keep tabs on every single thing she does. It's her private life, she can have that at least! Do you know where she's at?" Liliana had dropped her hands back to her sides with a small smile as if teasing her brother.


"Why, in the hell, would I know where your guard is at?" Xander replied sounding slightly annoyed. He uncrossed his legs and stood up slowly while dusting himself off with his hands then twirling around on the heel of his foot, looking around his garden as to distract himself with each plant in the garden, which he doesn't let anyone but him touch directly.


"Hmph, fine." She ran pass Xander then twirled back around smirking. "I'll tell her you said, hi."


"Wait, no, give her the herbs she requested from me." He brought out a a small bag with a string on it, which he had inside of his shirt and over his neck throwing it at Liliana.


She caught it barely then twirled back around running on the path then off it yelling out, "Alright, but I'm still telling her you said, hi!" Xander just shook his head tending back to his garden at last and in peace.


Liliana carried the bag her brother had told her to give to her personal guard, running in the hallways on the marbled floors in the castle. She will give it to her, if she could find her and if she's in this castle, looking from one room to the next.


(well dere you go.)

 

[EvilLaugh]

All was silent and still in the room where the oldest and youngest looking blacksmith in the city was sitting, quietly contemplating his next move. Surrounding him were racks and racks of weaponry, from daggers formed from the smallest ingots to the largest battleaxe a man could possibly heft on his shoulder safely. If one looked to the right of that, there was an even larger on to the far right of the candle lit room. Each weapon shined faintly from the light of the small tongue flame that lit the room, the edges of each masterpiece gleaming even more brilliantly in the firelight.


These were his works, the products of his work, his toil. These were crafted to perfection, possibly not even a single iota of metal wasted in the process and no inch, no centimeter, no part or form of the weapon held any flaw. They were as perfect as they could be as objects made from steel, molded and shaped perfectly to optimize the material for the purpose which that it was forged. To cut with one would be simple, as the edge was sharp and would keep it's form for years even if not treated properly and the balance of each arm made it so it took the least amount of effort to carry. It's durability was unquestionable as a product of metal, at it could match another sword blow for blow and come out untarnished.


Yet his thoughts were on his lap, on the single rapier that sat there in a shabby wooden sheath. He did not need to see the blade to know it was riddled with flaws, form mistakes in the actual forging process to the first time it was squeezed into the rough case made for it. Slightly tilted, it's blade was sharp, yet too thin to be present on the entirety of the blade, and only on the second half, the foible. It's forte was much too hard to keep a nice strong edge that could still cut a hair draped over it, unlike the others, more radiant than it's brother, that hung on the wall, sporting the full gleam of a razor sharp cutting edge. Its guard was a simple metal cup, unlike the winding wires that were still strong enough to hold off the bite of a longsword, while the handle itself was rough and straight, not tailor made for the hand of it's wielder.


Yet to him, to Xentarium Primithiel Empyria Manatuvia Nulemortus, or Johann as he was called, it was even more valuable than his entire portfolio of weaponry, of works for that matter, put together. It was his first child.


His own hands made that weapon with the knowledge he garnered from books and experience. His own hands, trembling and weak, fixed the metal and beat it into submission, a long and arduous process made even longer still in his frailty. His eyes peered behind the glow of the forge fire to see if the metal was shaped before awkward arms and hand used massive tongs to plunge it into a vat of water. The wood, the guard, the blade, the handle all made by his hands, and only by his hands.


He stood from the floor, willing the weapon to return to the vault of his mind, before snapping his fingers. The torches scattered around the room were crowned with flames, shedding light to the once dark room, revealing its true size for the blacksmith to see. Weapons, armor, shields, munitions, bows and crossbows reinforced by metal, every weapon imaginable hung somewhere o the racks and racks of weaponry arranged neatly in his basement, just below the forge itself. Each and every one of those creations, perfect yet none held him in awe as the meager rapier did. Why should they when they were made through magic?


That was how he created each of them, forming them with his magic, constructing them in his mind and pressing them into existence with his will. The process itself was simple, requiring nothing but power and concentration, things he had an overwhelming abundance of despite his array of every increasing seals suppressing much of his strength. They were each, by design, perfect, far superior to those created by mortal, mundane, means.


And that was why he left them in the basement, or sold them to those who foolishly sought after their quality, they were meaningless to him, created on a simple whim with no effort at all.


Leaving those thoughts alone, he assented, leaving the room in darkness as he made his way to the main floor of his home: the forge. He did not enter the forge proper through, instead choosing to leave the house altogether for the comfort and silence of the library, just a small distance away from his own home in the kingdom. He did have to cut through the market to make the trip quicker, a journey he took almost daily to read on his favorite topic. He did not expect to see a strange scene playing itself out as he closed in on the large structure.


"What's going on here?" He asked, fuming, crossing his arms in front of his white dress shirt clad chest while impatiently tapping his feet on the cobblestone, dusting his black slacks faintly with sand as well as silencing the entire area, the sound of leather and stone striking being an echo. He was known here, and they knew that in this rare occasion, one of the kindest citizens of the kingdom was angry. "Are you striking a child of all things?"


The guard froze. It was written all over his face, he knew he was outmatched. He knew, somewhere, that if he continued on his current path, he would not live to see another sunrise. The fear made him hysterical, yet subtly so, reducing him to a stuttering mess before the eyes of one much older than the stone on the grounds they walked on.


Johann sighed at his reaction, withdrawing his purse. "Here, use this to pay for what the lad stole." He tossed the silver coin at the guard, not even caring to see if it was received or not before turning to the boy. His voice immediately changed, and his expression softened. "And you, please stay out of trouble this time." He ruffled the boy's hair playfully, discreetly slipping him another silver before going back on his way.

 

[MoxieDov]

The gentle breeze of the wind caused fallen leaves to rustle as they collided with different surfaces. Some of the leaves were pushed against a humongous body, which was coiled around a healthy oak tree. The plant had probably been in that spot for hundreds of years, as the trunk was considerably large. Though, currently, the trunk of the said vegetation was completely covered by a scaly tail. The hunk of flesh swayed idly, the rest of it's giant body curling around the tree, where his owner was currently resting. His large wings were cupped around a certain spot of the tree, protecting a certain person from the wind. His serpent head was peaking up and over the trees, almost as if it was surveying the area.


Arms folded loosely over his chest, his head rested against the vertical surface behind his form. The rough texture of the bark his head was propped up against would eventually irritate the man, though for the time being, it was enough to provide a ideal place for Emil to nap. He wasn't cold at all, due to the body warmth of the creature that shielded him from the occasional harsh gusts of wind. His legs were stretched out on the branch he sat upon, and the male didn't need to worry about accidentally falling off the surface. He would simply fall for a couple of seconds, before landing on the softness that is the feathers of Thorn's wing. Emil's eyes were shut, his brow lacking the usual furrow it housed. The expression upon his face was serene, allowing the man to look younger than he actually was.


Lavender eyes glared at the giant snake from inside the small building, coming up with the conclusion that his brother must be in the tree that the creature guarded. He had been playing in his room with Teddy and some of his other dolls for the last two hours, awaiting the return of the dark haired man. Earlier on, Emil had been called out to take care of two victims, which meant he had left the cottage before Avis even woke up. The younger of the two stayed in his room while the other was gone, which meant he must have not heard the front door opening. The vivid haired man wondered why Emil didn't come up to look for him, though assumed that he was just tired and must have required a rest in one of his favourite spots.


With his arms hooked around Teddy, Avis sauntered out of the back door and towards Thorn. "Emil! Can you hear me? I want to ask you something!" The male called out, giving the huge body of scales, a death stare as he spoke. The other man gradually drifted back into reality as the sound of a familiar voice reached his ears. He was light sleeper, something he was trained to be while he had been a cadet. They were required to be able to wake up at the slightest sound, as it could have been an enemy or a threat. "Thorn..." A overly hoarse voice stated, in a softer tone than he would usually speak. Though, this didn't stop the creature from hearing his master's command and unravelling itself from the oak. A dozen seconds or so, and the winged serpent would be travelling back up to the clouds were it called it's home.


Letting out a yawn and parting his eyes, Emil spun himself around and began to descent down to the ground. Avis watched the other's every move, taking note of how sometimes, the older male's trousers would tighten due to the position he was in and that would further define his sculpted body. Before he could stop himself, Avis felt a dusting of red fall upon his cheeks. "...Oi, Avis. What did you want to talk to me about?" The mere sound of his voice was enough to snap the boy out of the trance-like state he had somehow entered. Before he parted his lips, Avis rushed towards the older man, unwrapping his left arm from the object he was holding. Both arms wrapped tightly around Emil's upper half, his right hand grasping onto the fabric that formed Teddy's back. "I missed you so much, Emil." The purple haired man stated, pressing his forehead against the other's firmly. A gentle huff of air emitted from the receiver of the hug's lips, arms slowly moving to hook around the other. "Is that all you wanted to tell me?" Emil responded, a somewhat amused expression upon his face which indicated he wasn't annoyed at the other for disturbing his sleep. "Nope! I also want to go out to the city with you today!" Avis continued, a grin pulling the edges of his lips up. "To do what?" He questioned, remembering that the two had visited the market two days ago for groceries. "Just walk around. I want to spend some time with you." Avis answered, his smile failing to falter as Emil furrowed his brows in thought. "Oh, please, darling! Pretty please?" The black haired male tensed at the nickname he was given, eyes attempting to avert themselves away from his brother's wide, pleading violet hues.


A couple moments of silence would past before Emil finally spoke up. "Fine." Was all he said before, his arms swiftly switched positions. One hooked around the back of Avis's knees and one pressed against his back. This was the only warning the elder gave before he swooped the younger into a bridal carry, effortlessly. Avis let out a pleased giggle, placing his free hand against the man's chest. The former captain allowed a smirk to make it's way onto his face, before strolling in the direction of the main city.


Half an hour of walking later, the two would find themselves in the market. Emil had put Avis back down onto his feet before they entered the area where more people would be at, despite the younger's protests and whines. He still curled a limb around the elder's right arm, so that there was virtually no distance in-between the two. As the two walked, they received a couple of glances from others, though they were quickly ceased as Emil shot a scowl in the direction of the onlookers. Out the corner of Avis's eye, he could see a young child being beat by someone who was obviously not their parent. His eyes widened a little at the sight, mind flashing back to what his own father had done on that day. His fingers gripped onto the fabric of Emil's jacket, tugging lightly at it. "What is it, Avis?" Was the immediate response, which was met with silence. The raven haired turned his head to glance at the boy who clung to his side, only to see that he was pointing in the direction of the kid. "Teddy doesn't like that man." Avis muttered, holding the said toy to his chest tightly. Emil watched the actions of the guard for a moment more, before directing himself towards him. "Don't worry. I'll take care of it." The elder muttered, bringing his hands up and cracking his knuckles for a brief moment.


Emil would soon stop in his walk to watch the one who made it to the guard before he did. After the situation was dealt with, Avis's smile returned to his features once more. "Emil? Is that a boy or girl?" He asked, referring to the one who had managed to get the man to stop.

 

[Shina Zeelia]

Shina, of course had kept an eye on Liliana at all times, but just this once she had stood outside the castle doors. She had wanted to make sure that it was safe enough before she had entered the castle. Nothing had seemed out of place, so Shina had walked into the castle, on her way to find Liliana. Shina had sighed, as she kept an eye out for Liliana. "Where could she.." Shina's voiced trailed off as her eyes were fixed onto one person, Liliana. "Please excuse my absence, Miss. I was checking the perimeter of the castle. I'm a quite sorry for any problem's it will not happen again." Shina had bowed, with her arm across her stomach. "I'm quite sure you have visited your brother. Probably in his garden. Oh! Does her have those herbs I've requested? If so, I'll have to go get them." She stood straight with her arms to her side as her head did not move an inch with movement.


(All I got. I'm really tired. So my replies may be short.)

 

[The Darkling]

The trees were swaying gently in another days soft wind. The gentle sound of small bells sounded by the forests lake, its waters crystalline clear and full of different types of fish. And near the lakes edge a woman lay in the sun, her long and flowing kimono taking in sun and making her radiate a small glow. Freyja opened her eyes as the bells reached her ears and a small smile came upon her face, again she closed her eyes enjoying their sound. The forest always made such pretty sounds, though she was the only one who could hear them at times. She wished to make music with it but was enjoying the sun before night fall. The sounds always changed at night but they were just as beautiful. She yawned and sat up untying her kimono and sitting in a simple white large sleeved gown. Her shoulders and collar were visible and her skin was pale and smooth. The sleeves themselves were translucent and fell all the way to her waist. She took this chance to slip into the lake and enjoy its cool touch. The water adding to the feeling of life that was the earth around her. Her long white silvery hair fanned out almost like a sheet of ice on the lake and the fish swam up to nibble on its ends. She laughed and the sound of it to most ears was that to which sounded like the very wind itself. She looked around her to see the animals doing their daily hunts and scavenges. She was going to need some food as well here soon but it could wait. Today was a day for relaxing.

 

[MelonBread]

Upon door after door inside the castle she had almost given up until she saw the entrance of the castle with two guards talking and slacking off as usual. Just wait until Shikai comes back. They wouldn't dare have such a long conversation between each other. Though, she was judging their laziness she thought it would be a great chance for her to leave the castle possibly without being noticed, if it was possible. Just as she was about to walk towards the entrance while lifting her blue dress with both hands, but completely stopped in her traps her brown boots showing ever so slightly under her lifted up dress.


A figure walked over to her and bowed gracefully with one hand across her stomach apologizing to none other than her. Liliana was grateful to finally find her personal guard, Shina Zeelia. Liliana dropped the gathered up fabric of her dress, it falling gracefully back to where it was at before she gathered it up in her hands to walk faster. It was an unsightly seen for a princess to be so unladylike, but she cared not for the way she acted unless it was around total strangers, wanting them to think of her as a more poised girl than what she really is. Those that had stayed at the castle and seen her know and are used to her habits.


Liliana smoothed out her dress with both of her dainty fair skinned hands then clasped her right hand over her left in front of her while standing up straight in front of Shina. "It's quite all right, Shikai." She reassured the female guard bowing to her. "Please, don't be so formal with me, I tell you once again. Besides, aren't we friends?" A smile curved at her soft pink lips at her showing her to loosen up a bit around her. She had stood there while smiling for a bit when she remembered she said something pertaining the herbs and her brother. Remembering her eyes widened slightly then reverted back to normal size. "Oh, right! He's busy with his garden as usual, but Shikai, Xander said hi and he wanted me to tell you he had prepared these for you putting his whole heart into making it perfect for you!" Liliana finally said as she took the bag with the string off from her neck, having placing it on her neck getting tired of running and carrying it around the place, holding it out to her, her smile getting slightly wider with a more mischievous flare to it than the sweet friendly smile she wore a few seconds ago.


"Exactly, who loves who with all of their heart?" The voice was of a males and was a familiar deep and silvery tongue. Looking behind her Liliana was met with the exact person she that was supposed to be attending his large garden, her brother. His hair had dark dirt stained to his hair. That wasn't the only spot he had dirt on himself. It looked like he had rolled into a pile of dirt seeing it caked onto his clothing and skin only small spots of his fair and clear skin showing.


She thought it weird when she saw her brother smirking widely when his gaze seemed to be focused on what's behind her, Shina. Ignoring this she decided to speak up loudly just in case her brother couldn't hear her in his daze. "Why aren't you attending to your precious garden, like usual?" It sounded a bit of a cold question but it was true. She thought he never left his garden, she even thinks he sleeps in the garden like a guard dog watching over it's precious things.


Xander stopped smirking and frowned as he usually does when he's annoyed. "I don't stay in that garden every single second of my life. I get out of this place from time to time." He said to her absolutely sounding annoyed.


"You leave the castle? I thought we had to be guarded." Liliana asked a bit confused as to why her brother leaves the castle without a trusted guard by his side.


"I'm not weak, like you." is all he said before moving to his left and walking pass Liliana but stopped at Shina. Liliana had a shocked look on her face then it disappeared with a huff, crossing her arms at her chest. She then slowly turned around to Shina and her brother, seeing the smirk that appeared on his lips once more. It was always strange how he had always done so when he's around her, but it was nice to see his reaction when she teased him about it.


Xander lifted up his right hand to Shina's face. His fingers gently brushing against her skin then his pointer finger laid just under her chin and his thumb lying gently on her chin. That was the only thing that was gently until he jerked her head to look straight at him as he looked down at her with a smirk. His white teeth showing. He knew he was rather dirty and he might get her dirty but he didn't care.


Glancing back to his sister, she having a confused face but then it changed to one of amusement. He knows she will tease him about this later about how he has feelings for her and such. He didn't really care since it was more of a feeling of loving to tease the girl. He lowered her head down to the others ear whispering gently into it. "I'm disappointed you didn't come to my garden to pick up the herbs the time you told me you would come by. That saddens me a bit, oh well, next time I won't be so lenient to you." He spoke so silently, but still had a sound of annoyance in his voice, that only the one he was whispering to could hear him his hot breath slightly brushing at her ear and neck slightly. When he was done talking to her he left go of her chin walking away from both of them.


The guards had tried to stop him, but with a single glance they went back looked down to the ground letting him out of the castle and into the open where the sun hit his dirty appearance not a single care of what others think what he looks like. He walked through the market listening to others around him but not paying any attention his main goal is to go to the forest in search of a few seeds he had found a few days ago, the last time he went out, hoping they were still there.


When he knew he was at least far away enough he slapped his forehead some of the dirt coming off of his forehead in a small dust flurry. Idiot, why the hell... would I even... He thought to himself slightly regretting but yet there was more pleasure in what he had said to her than regret. He did enjoy it but it wasn't something he really meant to say to her especially in that type of tone. It was bugged him so he decided to look around the market in wonder seeing that there are some onlookers staring at him but then stopped when he glanced over to them. It was the same for anyone who had spoken to him in his garden, which is why he doesn't allow random visitors in there. When he leaves he has a type of security plant that wouldn't allow such visitors.


He passed other's he has not seen before, due to not going out for a few days. He didn't say anything to them but did acknowledge them for a second before going on his business quickly walking out from the market and towards the guarded opened gate to the forest. The guards stopped him like the ones that tried to stop him in the castle. They didn't react as suddenly as the castle guards, but did in a moment after noticing exactly whom he is. It was strange to him how others reacted this way to him. He's not a bad person, just misunderstood and overly protective of his things. This made him possessive in others eyes not wanting t get in his way, because they don't know what he will conjure up. They knew he looked completely as human as possible, but there was the aura about him that made others think otherwise. Passing the guards, that let him pass, out of the city walls he wondered around the forest in search of the flowers which produced the seeds he needed for a new collection of his garden and also to study it to see what it does. If it's even useful or for decoration.


Liliana stayed silent watching her brother walk away, looking more dirtier in the sunlight than in the shade of the castle. When she looked over to Shina she had a confused and curious look. "What did he say to you, Shikai?" She leaned her body to the right just slightly along with her head as if this type of pose would get her to tell her what he said to her. "I hope he's not picking on you again..." She paused for a minute then spoke in a softer and quieter voice that's almost inaudible, puckering her pink lips slightly in thought. "... I thought he really liked you and he would tell you."

 

[The Darkling]

Freyja sank deeper in the water and glided over to the edge where the water met land. She rested her head on her arms outside of the lake and looked up at the sky. It was such a beautiful day, the gods and goddesses had really blessed them today. With a swipe of her hand a small wooden flute appeared in her hand. She closed her eyes and started playing a smooth light melody with a celtic undertone to it. The trees seemed to sway at its sound and small flower buds bloomed in front of her face. They werent native to this part of the land but they bloomed for her and only her when she played music, she counted it as one of her small gifts from the goddess for doing her job well. It's petals were smooth as silk and its petals reached up seeking the sun. Its edges were wavy and its colors were as vibrant as the sky above. The colors at the bottom usually a smooth caramel that transformed into a pinkish red. Each petal was about 5 inches long and its smell was a sweet as the nectar it produced. Someone she used to had loved them just as she did, but instead of watching and admiring its beauty, he tried to claim it as his own and turned it brown and rotted like everything else he tried to take for his own. Including her. These thoughts caused her to stop playing for a moment and look sadly at their petals. Seeing them like they had been years before all dead and withered.

 

[Shina Zeelia]

"Ah, sorry Lili. I'm just so used to it. Honestly, I do forget that I don't have to be formal around you. Any who! Thank you so much for the herbs!" Shina's head tilted to the right as a smile formed. She had placed the small bag of herbs into her pouch that had been wrapped around her waist. "Wait who loves who? Are you saying.. I'm sure he doesn't. Speaking of the devil." Shina sighed in annoyance as she repositioned herself. "I guess it was just bad luck.." Shina had thought as she sighed once more. Her eyes had widened when Xander had spoken of Liliana being weak. Her eyes had shut, along with her nose slightly twitching. It had seemed as she had became pissed off. She realized that Xander had stopped beside, allowing him to touch her as he did. She kept quiet as he had whispered to her, she had no reason to care for what he had to say. Her only priority was to keep Liliana safe, though she had fun being around the princess. As he had walked away, she had made a fist as if she wanted to rage. "Gah! I swear that boy pisses me o.." Her voice trailed off as she realized Liliana was still in front of her "I'm sorry about that, Lili." Shina slapped her forehead as she slouched over. "It wasn't anything important, let's just go out into the market. I'm sure you'd like to leave the castle for a bit. Go get changed." Shina stood up as she smiled at Liliana. She walked closer to her, leaning down as she wrapped her arm around Liliana's waist. "Better yet, let me give you a little ride to your room." She picked Liliana up, having her lay over her shoulder as her right arm laid over Liliana's back. "Off we go!" Shina began to walk down the hall of the castle, heading for the princess' room. It didn't take long to get to her room. Shina had opened the door, placing Liliana on the ground. "Shoo, off to get dressed. I'm sure you'd like to ride Music." A smile formed across her face as she walked out of Liliana's room, shutting the door behind her.

 

[MelonBread]

When Shina had picked up Liliana and put her over her shoulder. She squirmed a bit then giggled softly with a bright smile curved at her lips. She didn't like it that her brother and Shina didn't seem to get along very well, but at least it's not to the point of completely murdering each other, yet. She loved how strong her guard was that she carried her to her own room effortlessly. When she was placed back on her feet in her room she gave Shina a hug before she had left her to get dressed. "Thank you for not trying to hurt Xan. Oh, I would love to take a ride on Music!" She said excitedly.


When Shina walked out of Liliana's room, she began to grab up her dress taking it off with quick hands, relieved of getting out of the contraption. She grabbed a set of clothes hanging near her bed and put the thin fabric of the brown tank top shirt she had then pulled it over her head. Then she grabbed a red skirt that only went to mid-thigh. She stopped and looked in a mirror at the first part of her clothing then grabbed the brown leather corset with red strings on it. She never had trouble putting these on especially when she doesn't need it on tight at all. Once she tied the corset onto her as tight as she could. She moved around and did some stretched to see if the corset would slide off of her, gladly it didn't. She had been wearing the cloth loose brown boots all day under her dress, loving how they felt on her feet. Her feet never ached because of them.


She admired herself in the mirror a few times turning around in her clothing that made her feel free. She eyed the black scarf but decided to wait to put that on. First she wanted to put the bandages on both of her arms lightly, why, because just for the sake of having them on her. She liked them for the style. She used her right hand to wrap one bandage on one arm quickly, and the left hand to wrap it around her right, it cause her a bit of trouble but she did it. Afterwards she grabbed her scarf flinging it around her neck letting the extra pieces of the scarf hang behind her. Again, she looked in the mirror to admire herself. Now, there's only one more thing missing which was the red hair. She had to grab all of her blonde hair pin it up tightly so she could successfully place the red wig on. She had to pin her hair tightly to her head in order for this to work.


Now, she was done getting dressed. Liliana admired herself. She did look like a different person now. It's amazing what a wardrobe and hair change could do to a girl. After admiring her look in the mirror for a few more moments she'd run to her door grab the dagger that's in her sheath tying it to her leather corset. Opening the door she'd walk out slowly with a bright smile. "I'm free and you may now call me Azura!" She said happily twirling around on the ball of her left foot in her new attire.


She was about to head away from her room quickly when she stopped and thought about what she had said about her brother 'pissing her off.' She knew she didn't completely say it all but she can put the pieces together from the beginning of the letter she was going to end with. "Why don't you like Xan?" She asked with a tilt of her head and her brows furrowed to tell her that she will not let go of this topic until she was given a clear answer.


Xander was wandering through the forest when he heard a beautiful music. He followed it while looking to the ground. He wanted to know who or what was making the music he just heard. It had stopped when he got there but found a beautiful flowers as he never took his eyes away from the ground looking around for a certain type of flower. This wasn't the flower he was looking for, but it was new to him. He leaned down to one of the flowers, gently touching the petal of one of them. "Beautiful." He said before looking up with a small smile on his face. His face, hair, and clothing still caked with the dirt from his garden. He could see the woman in front of him that had a saddened look.


He continued to observe the ground in which the flowers laid at then went back to the plants themselves. He wasn't one for talking to others, but he did want to know as to why this woman has a sad look on her face. "What are they?" He decided to ask. He didn't know if she would answer or ignore him but it was worth a try. In worse case scenario he can just play it off as if he were talking to himself out loud, which happened more than once.

 

[The Darkling]

Freyja was lifting one of the flowers leaves when she felt another presence come into the forest, some of the animals wandered of while others simply stayed put. And like some of those she also stayed put when she saw a young man come into view, he was handsome and looked quite human but his presence wasnt not completely that of a human. He seemed to take interest in her flowers and grew defensive and was about to do something about it but noticed how much dirt was on him. A gardener perhaps? She looked him in the eyes, her red ones soaking up the bright blue of his own. Her gown shifted in the water causing ripples when she came out of the water some more her long hair sticking to her shoulder and arms. He did seem purely interested in the flowers she made bloom and it wasnt often other beings came this far into the forest unless they were native to it. She picked some dirt of his shoulder and examined it while she answered, "I'am not sure of that myself...for they only bloom when I ask them to" The dirt was good soil for plants, a very nice quality. She looked at the flower once more and stroked a petal. "They are a blessing to me..."

 

[MelonBread]

"Well, isn't that a shame." He said softly smiling at the flower. He shifted his head upwards to look up at her taking his eyes off the flower he was examining. "Such beauties as these would do well in my garden." He had stared into her reddened eyes with his golden ones(His sisters eyes are blue x3) his smile had grown into a smirk where he shown his white teeth just ever so slightly. This was the first he had seen this woman in the forest. Any other times he would ignore his surrounding other than the object he was looking at, usually.


He had felt her pick off a piece of dirt from his shoulder. He sighed softly then stood up, at six feet tall, patting his left arm softly, showing slight muscle from the sleeve being patted down. "Forgive me. I was tending to my private garden many minutes ago." After he had patted down his left arm he decided it was a loss cause for the rest of his clothing and that it was already stained. He began to wipe his face showing clear fair skin. Once he face was rid of as much dirt as possible he went to his hair revealing a silvery white color of hair. "We have the same colored hair." He said as he slowly revealed more of his silvery white hair patting the soul away from his hair.


It was really a shame to Xander that these flowers wouldn't grow when he wanted them to. "You have a very lovely talent. Being able to be blessed with the power to make these beautiful flowers bloom when you call them to." He paused for a minute while looking down at the flowers with a saddened look. "Lovely, but I'm only a lowly gardener at the castle." He said looking back up to the women regaining his posure once again. He smiled at the woman kindly. "Where are my manner?" He moved his left hand up to his mouth then let it drop back to his side, his smile still curved on his lips. "My name is Xander Faelan Raveer. You may call me Xander." He said not wanting her to call him by his full name like some people he knew around the castle would. "May I hear your name?" He asked the woman with a soft and kind tone that mixed in with his deep and silvery speech.

 

[EvilLaugh]

He heard the whisper, by all means he should not have, the air was too laced with movement all pointless to him, but those three words always attracted his attention. "boy or girl?" or with the first and the last word interchanged, it mattered not. He knew that whoever it was could only be referring to him. What caught his attention through, was the fact that is wasn't a human that was referring to him in such a manner, no the gleaming form of magic the surrounded him was enough of an indicator that it was at least a halfbreed that mistook him for a woman. It was also a child if he heard right, he never really heard wrong with his talents after all.


It was a feeling of warmth, of radiance, yet not of innocence. It was a fire born from the world yet tended to by something less, something human. It was weak, strong enough to kill but to him, to his fullest form everything was just weak, still it held will and resolve. It seemed to surround a child behind him and a human with him, he did not need to turn just yet as he could 'see' the magical aura surrounding them. Quite interesting to see the human was bonded to something, something faint with the same mixed signature in the sky like the silent sentinels of the night or the king of the day. It was interesting, very interesting indeed.


When he finally turned, he was met with the sight of a strangely angry boy and another young child, his brother most likely. Yet there was a limited amount of similarities between them, their faces being the only one he could name. the older one had brown hair and blue eyes while the younger had violet curtains that matched the windows. Their method of dress was also a large contrast, one preferring utilitarian coat and simple pants while the other wore clothes that looked to be fit for the prince. The fact that one was human and the other was not simply proved his theory.


He smiled in that direction, casting a little bit of magic that would at least let him be heard over the hustle and bustle of the town, even if only to the pair he locked eyes with. "Don't you two know it's bad manners to talk about a person behind his back?" He asked with a disarming smile as he walked away from the pair, fully prepared for anything that might happen. He did not want to deal with them at the moment, magical hybrids and bonded humans could be a bit... unstable at times.

 

[The Darkling]

(Oh my goodness forgive me I shall be more careful next time!)


Freyja smiled faintly and pulled herself from the lake, the water causing her gown to stick tightly to her body. Trying to be decent around others she grabs her kimono and slips it back on. "They are quite beautiful..and I have yet to name them but i'am sure I will think of something in time" With the wave of her hand she dried her hair and the celestial like qualities she harbored started to take effect again as her hair moved like it was underwater. She was filled with joy knowing this person cared or nature, she stood up to her full height and wiped dirt from him but when she did it it was much cleaner and made all the dirt dissipate. She watched as he cleared himself of dirt and a small smile grew on her face, "I do see that we do.." She was not used to people interaction so without thinking she just gently grabs a strand of hair and looks at it. But thinking better of the situation she moved her hand and looked up at him, "It was the gift bestowed upon me by the goddess, I protect these wood and the animals in it. I also bring upon the flowers in spring." She sat back in the grass and thought the idea of working for the king and queen would be interesting though she has never met them or their children. "You must do wonderful things then..to be able to grow flowers for the royals. Im sure your garden is beautiful" Her normal happiness finally came back with a full smile, "And its a pleasure to meet you Xander..My name is Freyja" She bowed her head slightly.

 

[MelonBread]

(Oh, don't worry about it. x3)


He would let out another small chuckle. "I'm sure you'll name them something worthy of their beauty." He said softly while looking down to his hands. They still had some dirt on him but he didn't mind it. He just didn't know whether it was proper to be this dirty in front of someone new to him. Shaking his head lightly as his silvery white and wavy hair swished lightly from side to side his bangs tickling his forehead.


Looking at the woman, feeling her touch his hair, he couldn't help but to smile wider at her. Seeing she moved her hand away he placed his right hand over his mouth just slightly while continuing to smile, stifling a small laugh. He listened to the woman tell him about her power and he became a bit more interested. "That's a lovely power. Nothing better than nature, I think so." He leaned into a nearby tree placing his hands into his pockets seeing this woman didn't know who he really was. It was a nice change from the scared glances of most of the guards around him especially when he's around his garden. He noticed her hair started to look as if they would float around her commenting on it. "Your hair seems, lovely, by the way."


He couldn't help but to let out a small laugh, but he cleared his throat as soon as possible thinking it might be rude and she might think he is laughing at her, though in a way he is. "Working for the royals can be troubling." He said with a wide grin. "Though, my garden is beautiful, I won't allow anyone but those of the royals and close to them in my garden. I've been called possessive over it." He sighed softly then looked away from the woman and back over his shoulder to the direction of the castle. "The guards don't do their jobs usually. Some times there will be trouble in the markets, the Princess always comes to me with her troubles when her personal guard is out." He shook his head, looking back to the woman. "It's not that fascinating." He said finally in a bit of a cold tone. "I'm guessing you've never seen the royals before, Freyja? Beautiful name, by the way." His tone changed back to the kind and soft tone as soon as he heard her name then asked her that question. He took his hands out from his pockets, changing the subject, his right arm draped around his midsection while with his left hand his fingers brush into his hair while he slouched a bit.

 

[The Darkling]

Freyja wanted to have a name for them now, but she knew naming such a beautiful thing would take time and consideration. She nodded at his words, "It is a nice power to have..but it can be a dangerous thing. I need to make sure everything lives a full life but then I have to take life when the time comes" She closed her eyes and hugged herself, it was the worst part of her gift. She watched him move to one of the trees and felt nice having someone to talk to..and to see another person in the flesh though she wasnt really human. her cheeks reddened at his compliment and she brought her fingertips to her skin, "Well thank you Xander.." She watched him while he spoke and wondered what he thought funny but his words hit home. "I to am possessive of my forest..I protect it with my life" She figured the royals must be kind people but she shook her head to his question, "No I have not..I hear they are kind people though. I have heard the prince and princess to be pretty people. Knowing the princess comes to you I must guess you mean something to her for her to want to come to you in the first place." She watched him closely, he was so relaxed and it made her feel comfortable.

 

[Shina Zeelia]

"It's not that I hate him, it's just that he's a bit annoying is all. Don't worry about it. I'll have to get over it sooner or later." Shina smiled down at Liliana as she grabbed ahold of her wrist, pulling her down the hall towards the stables. "I'm sure Music misses you. So, you better move your butt if you want to ride her." Shina winked at her as she let Liliana's hand go and took off in a jog "C'mon!" As she made it to the stables, Music's tack was already on her, minus all the fancy equipment. Music was 17 hands tall, of course it was expected from a stallion. "So, want me to get on first and pull you on in front of me, or you get on first? Your choice." Shina kneeled down to Liliana's level as she placed her hand upon her head with a smile. "Oh, through the town, or the woods? You know, more adventure means more fun." Shina let out a soft giggle as she stood up straight. "You have a few minutes to think about it, I'll just pack some food for later." Shina had walked away and towards the feed room where all the grain for the horses were. Moments later, she had walked out with a few medium bags full, along with some veggies for them to eat along the way.

 

[MelonBread]

"It's sad when a life of a plant is taken or any life in fact, especially if it was your own doing." He said the last part quietly and distastefully, remembering his only family, his grandfather. Shaking the image from his head he spoke calmly to the woman looking up to where she can see the leaves of the trees swaying from the wind. "Think of it this way, they die to later be reborn. To maybe become more beautiful than what they were lastly. Truly, living their lives happily and dying when nature calls for it, but they still live on." He loved the company of this woman, especially the nature talk, and he thought it was nice she didn't know he's the prince. When he looked back to Freyja, he saw her cheeks had reddened, smirking at her with a teasing look. "I only speak the truth. No need to thank me for that." It was truly amusing to him, but made sure to keep himself from teasing her.


He watched her every movement trying to keep a kind smile visibly curved at his mouth. "I would be possessive about a forest too. So many living things in this forest it would be a shame for it to be burned or torn down." He frowned thinking of it before changing the subject back to the royals. "The Princess is a pretty girl. She is kind and caring, but still childish in many of her own ways. She can also be a pain." He chuckled as he talked about his own sister, truthfully he did think this of her. "Though, childish, she does love and care for those in the land. She'd act rashly, so one has to stop her. The Queen is a kind woman as well." He thought about the time he had first met the Queen then came back to reality once again. "Sorry for asking this out of the blue, but could you leave this forest? Also, would you like to meet the royal family?" His smile had turned to one that is kind to one of amusement wondering what her reaction would be like.


"Are you sure, Shikai? I can get him to lay off." Liliana said in a worried tone then brightened up suddenly thinking of something else. "I just think he's shy!" She yelled out towards Shina seeing she was running, leaving her behind. Oh, Shikai. She thought as she began to run after her to the stables. Not being in great shape she began to huff loudly. When she stopped seeing Shina was already in the stables she bent down slightly placing her hands on her knees. "No... fair... Shi...kai.." She said letting out large puffs of air. She sucked in breaths finally calming down a bit more. "I'm out of shape, you know this." A small giggle escaping from her.


She looked over to Shina's beautiful horse and smile, brushing her hand lightly over the horse while thinking her options over. Hearing her come back she spoke out a bit excited. "I think you should get on first and help me up." She said blushing slightly embarrassed. "I think we should stay in town for now. I want to see how the people of this city are doing." She said with a saddened smile remembering the boy that was being beaten just for stealing a small bit of food.

 

[The Darkling]

Freyja took his words to heart and a single tear rolled down her cheek, "You are right about that..I can feel their souls depart this earth but sometimes I feel that I sense there souls return but somewhere else..maybe somewhere better" She looked at him her eyes filled with gratitude for this boy and she laughed lightly as the small sounds of the bells returned. The princess sounded like a unique person, she was sure that she would grow up to take care of their kingdom. But the prince could be the ruler as well but he had yet to speak of him. The thought of leaving the forest was slightly terrifying to her, she knew her ethereal presence died when she left the forest and she also had no control of her powers. But it might be good to leave even for a few moments though she wasnt sure exactly what might happen. "It sounds interesting but it is a place for royalty. I'am but a forest spirit whom doesnt even live in the village. I'm sure I wouldnt be welcomed there" She smoothed her hair back and placed her hand in the lake as one of the fish came up.

 

[Shina Zeelia]

"Alright, you got Ms. Hot Shot." Shina placed the food into the bags hanging behind the saddle. She walked over onto the left side of the horse, putting her left foot in the stirrup as she pulled herself up onto the saddle. She looked down at Liliana, putting her hand out as she grabbed ahold of her shirt, pulling her up onto the horse to sit in front of her. "So, through the town we should go." Shina hand ahold of the reins, making a soft kissing noise at the horse to make her walk on. As she did so, Music had took off into a trot. "Welp, seems like she missed having both of us on her. She's in the mood today. We'll let her energy out after we walk through the town." Shina had kept a grip on the reins as Music got a bit faster, but she had held Music back from fully running. As they got to the gate's of the castle, Shina had glared down at the guards who had the gate duty. After they had realized she wasn't playing around, they had opened the gate, allowing both females into town. "It's been about a week since we've last came out. Let's have some fun." She smiled down at Liliana as Music had slown down as they made it to the town. Shina looked around, making sure everything was in order. "Aye, keep an eye out with me." Shina's face slowly moved beside Liliana's making sure she knew it was an order, not a question even though she had a smile on her face. She kept Music at a medium pace, though she wanted to go full speed.

 

[MelonBread]

Xander moved away from the tree, slowly walking closer to Freyja as to not hurt the flowers around the area. He saw tears roll down her cheeks feeling awful for making her cry but it didn't seem to be of much harm her but he still wanted to apologize. "I'm sorry." his kind smile completely directed to her with his hand now being outstretched towards her.


"I've barely said anything about the Prince, if you come with me I'm sure he would love to meet someone whom lives in this forest that creates such beauty. I promise you will come back, besides you'll be able to see my garden." He smiled keeping his hand stretched out for her as if expecting her to really take it. He thought she wouldn't take his hand, but he's willing to try and show her. "Being royalty means nothing to the Prince. I'll let you on a secret, if you'd keep it." He had frowned at what she had said. To him it really didn't matter. Any one kind enough to care for nature will always grab his attention. He walked closer to her until he was right next to her, he'd lean down to her his hand still being held out.


Liliana let out a small squeal having to get used to her pulling her up by her shirt. It's a bit embarrassing to have to sit in front of her but it was nice to be on Music once again. She looked from side to side as the horse trots to the front to go into town. Without having Shina telling her to keep a lookout she was already looking from left to right watching each and every person as best as she can. It was a concerning deal that there would be trouble in the city.


Her hand would lay on the horses head lightly as she did look around seeing nothing out of the usual to her so far. She saw those she's seen through the window from the library and those she hadn't seen before and was new. "I wonder if Xan found what he needed." She thought out loud continuing to keep an eye out. "Do you think he did, Shikai?" She asked pretty loudly, wondering if Shina could even hear her.

 

[The Darkling]

Freyja shook her head and smiled, "They were not of sadness Xander...simply out of joy. This place is my home..and everything in it is my family. I love everything here and they return that love to me. I do not know any other person..I have not really experienced love towards other people like you have in your time im sure. I have lived generations and have only come close. But that failed me..but this place never will." She wiped at her eye once more and looked to his out stretched hand. She should go, she trusts this person even so shortly of knowing him. And she wishes to know human life as its evolved. "I would take much pleasure in seeing your garden if the prince is as you say..but its your kindness that is giving me this chance" She took his hand and gracefully stood up her hair showing its full length almost touching the forest floor. She touches the necklace of the goddess that sits on her neck and prays that all goes well on their journey. She looked at him with a serene look on her face, "And know you can trust me with anything you need say..the only things that will hear you other than me is the forest and air itself"

 

[MelonBread]

He took smiled, clasping his hand over her that laid gently on his. Quickly he pulled her to him whispering to her softly. "The Prince and Princess aren't of royal blood." He pressing his fingers to his lips. Turning his head he'd carefully stepped over some flowers, leading her away from this part of the forest. He hadn't smiled this much since he was living with his grandfather when he was a small boy.


He'd carefully and slowly led her through the forest, stopping in some cases to watch different plants of his interest and searching for some sort of seed so he could grow it in his garden. He had failed to find the seeds he had wanted to find, but this was far just as good he thought. Someone who shared his love for nature. "By the way when we get into the city don't be alarmed, alright?" He said beforehand while looking behind his right shoulder at her. He kept her hand gently in his large hand.


Finally after a few minutes of wandering on the border of the forest for more plan-life Xander pulled onto her closer to the front for her to see the front gates of the city he lives in. Guards were lazing around the front and talking as if no danger were to ever come of the city. "We need reliable guards." He whispered to himself knowing those that are good at sneaking into places will definitely have an easy time sneaking into this city. He looked over to her his smile disappeared from his face, but sat a solemn look. "Ready?"

 

[The Darkling]

freyja's eyes widened when he pulled her so close, how long had it been since she felt the warmth of another person? Or feel the beating of anothers heart? Her head was to height of his chest and her hair fanned around their bodies. She didnt have any more time to let her mind wander when she heard what he had to say. How could they not be of royal blood? She was alive at their arrival but had heard nothing of this. She simply looked curiously at him and followed in an almost float like minor. Not even her steps made a sound. Her hand was small in his and her skin much more pale but she felt safe and a lot more peaceful than she thought she would leaving her home. She nodded in reply to his statement about trying not to freak out. She wasnt sure what would happen once she left the forest and she was in a way..scared. Finally she could see the gates where to gaurds stood about, she thought she heard Xander say something about them but wasnt sure. But his face was serious when her eyes met his. She nodded, "If im not ready now, then I never will be"

 

[EvilLaugh]

He did not go very far when the sound of galloping hooves met his ears. That was somewhat strange, as very rarely do people actually ride into town on horseback, unless they came from somewhere quite a distance away, like another town in the kingdom or the castle itself. Its rider gave herself away, quickly stealing glances at everyone and everything around her, either searching for something or watching herself, almost afraid of something.


Again, it looked like the most interesting things and people here were always children, and he did absolutely adore children. First the halfbreed and now this one. He thought offhandedly. What's next, The keeper of the forest will enter the town on the arm of the young prince? He chuckled softly for a moment, lazily expanding his 'sight'... then he frowned. Indeed it seemed as if that second prediction was about to happen. the strange feel of the prince and the uniquely earthy presence of the keeper were far too distinct to ignore.


The normally passive blacksmith stopped for a moment, slightly pleased with the strange new developments happening around him. In this type of situation, there were just too many more interesting things to do other than read a book with information he most likely already knew. His last trips to the library to search for magic not even he knew of proved fruitless after all. There was just let too little humans knew of magic to truly be of use to him.


So he approached the rider of the black horse with a gentle smile, one born of the sincere want to help another. She was quite young, not even in her womanhood it seems, most likely that was how she got lost in the first place. He would fix that problem soon enough. "Good morrow to you two ladies, I see that you both seem to be putting your eyes through their paces. Are you two lost?" He asked respectfully, the sight of the imprint the dagger left on the younger girl's clothes and the sword on the hip of the elder one telling him they were not above having a scuffle.