Fantasy The Underground

[Axeykins]

@Axel1313[/URL]

(Try to avoid one liners. Makes it more difficult to respond to. 0


"Don't worry. I'm not going to harm you. It was just a joke." He chuckled. "Blood helps keep my strength up but I don't need it all that often. I'm fine with regular food for the most part. Speaking of which, would you like to go get some with me? We could talk over a nice meal. Certainly better than an alleyway like that."


@Lady RP

 

[Black Forest MLady]

[Ok]


Alexis


She released a breath she didn't know she was holding and smiled,"Oh ok." She shouldered her guitar holder and satchel as Marius offered to have her come along with him,"Of course, I'd be glad to come along with you." she said, smiling; she chuckled as he pointed out as it wasn't fit talking in an alley way. "So how old are you, exactly?" she asked, curious of age. @Axel1313

 

[Axeykins]

"I'm not the best cook so I hope you don't mind a small pub? Nice and quiet and they make the best spaghetti, better than any human could ever make." His grin widened. "It's not polite to ask someone's age like that you know, but if you must ask. I'm 302, going to be 303 next year. Not the oldest vampire out there, but still pretty well known. Guess having a contract with a demon will do that for you."


@Lady RP

 

[Black Forest MLady]

Alexis


Alexis chided herself for being so rude and accepted his offer to the pub,"I wouldn't mind and I very much apologize." she said, beginning to walk out of the alley way. "So to which way we go?" she asked, reaching the entrance of the alley way and then asked,"Contract...with a demon?" she was puzzled on that part. @Axel1313

 

[Axeykins]

"Don't worry about it. I was only joking again. I really don't mind if people ask my age. Although pending who asks it will either be my actual age or age I died." He laughed, gesturing for her to follow him. "Mmhmm. That's how I became what I am now. Bit different from how vampires are normally said to be made but a vampire still none the less. But with a few perks at least. Sunlight won't kill me, hurts like Hell on my eyes but at least I won't become crispy bacon and don't really need to live off of blood too much. Also it pays great believe it or not."


@Lady RP

 

[Black Forest MLady]

Alexis smiled, she was already comfortable around him. "Ok, that's nice to know, but um maybe after we eat & drink, cab we go somewhere a little more private? I mean just to talk not whatever other women would do." She blushed, she felt like a fool in front gorgeous masculine species . @Axel1313

 

[Axeykins]

Austere growled viciously but chose to take it down a few notches and listen. For now. "Fine. I'll stay in my room for the time being if you're suddenly so worried about the state of the kingdom. Untie me and cross my heart I will not leave my room." The young prince waited patiently for the giant to put him down and take off the restraints so he could vent some anger. Thank the Gods his father had made sure to make his room fireproof and harder to break than the rest of the castle.
@Beowulf


Anton snatched up as many of the spare weapons laying around as he could carry and promptly followed Connor. They'd get to a safe point and call a company car for now. Call cleanup on their way back to base to take care of things. But not before picking up a certain freak they had tagged earlier. Their boss had gone back to her office after getting tired of waiting and as soon as they had info and she was ready they'd talk to her.


@Beowulf @rosamortelle

(Bumping up to the most recent page! @Beowulf @rosamortelle also gonna tag @Aridis and @Hoki too so yous don't get lost either!)


(For now, Imma set Gareth off planning at the moment and Buras shall be headed down the hall if one wishes to interact with them cause I am drawing a blank at the moment.....)


Austere sat fuming in his room. Drapery on his bed torn to shreds, feathers from pillows were scattered everywhere. The decadent wallpaper in ribbons in several spots where he had clawed at it.


The prince sat staring at his reflection in a now busted mirror, razor in hand. Black hair littered the floor around him. No more...he couldn't stand around cowering like a child anymore. Not when those bastards out there were still alive, threatening his beloved family. He took in a deep breath and slicked back his hair. Amber eyes lit up like a fire never seen before in the young man. The humans had pushed the boy too far and he finally snapped in the worst direction.

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[Axeykins]

His laughter rang out like silver bells in the streets. She was quite the card. "You are so funny and adorable. Oh of course, we can go to my boss's place once we're done eating. It's nice and private and quiet. It's above ground though so I hope you don't mind that." He smiled happily as he led the way to pub. "He's away too so shouldn't mind if I have a guest over for a bit."


@Lady RP

 

[Black Forest MLady]

Alexis


The young girl blushed at his comment,"T-thank you." She heard his laugh, it was the sound of silver bells on Christmas. She listened as he explained where they can go for some privacy and she went to say something, but he answered her next question so she nodded along with him. "Thanks, it's just I just want to show you something that maybe you can understand." She spoke, walking besides him and seeing the pub they were heading for. @Axel1313

 

[Aridis]

His usual goofy smile dominated his expression. The teen shook his head and stuffed his hands in the pockets of his jeans. "You can keep it. If we ever meet again, then I'll take it back. But, right now, it looks to be the only decent piece of clothing that you have on you right now." As he said these words, Atlas' gaze fell to the redhead's outfit. It was torn in several places and barely passed off as clothing. At least the Wraith's jacket offered some protection and made him look more presentable than your average homeless fae. His smile faded a bit into a more gentle and solemn one. Atlas reached forward and plucked something out of the pocket of his jacket. By some stroke of luck, he still had his notebook. "Besides, I kind of need to drop something off. So, hope you don't mind, but I'll be tagging along for a while longer."


At the sight of his trusted pad of paper, he mentally scolded himself. Although he had very few breaks over the last couple of hours, he did have chances to rest. And during those brief moments, he had neglected to write down his findings; namely his first encounter with the Order members. Atlas was lucky that everything had happened recently; and that the events were still fresh in his mind. Otherwise, for all he knew, he could've lost some extremely vital pieces of information.


Slipping the miniature spiral notebook into his back pocket, he motioned for Shion to follow. "Come on. You need to meet up with someone, right?"


@Hoki (Maybe @Axel1313 too?)

 

[Axeykins]

(@Aridis , who they going to see? Pending on who it is I can respond as well. c: )

 

[Aridis]

(@Aridis , who they going to see? Pending on who it is I can respond as well. c: )

(Shion is definitely looking for Buras. And maybe Atlas too, since he can get the notebook to someone important. Or, really anyone would do for Atlas. Maybe he could meet up with Una and complain about her fairies trying to kidnap Siceal :3)

 

[Axeykins]

(okie doke! I'll get to it after work. :3 )

 

[Axeykins]

"Alright. We'll see if three hundred years of life experience can help you out." He kindly opened he door to the pub for her and led the way to the table furthest in the back. Ordering for them both along the way to save some time. "Hope you don't mind just the spaghetti. Order whatever you like to drink though. I'll pay."


@Lady RP

 

[Hoki]

Atlas was... He was going to stick around? The Raijuu couldn't tell if that was lucky or not, but maybe it was-- Or maybe Atlas would see whatever chaos the castle was in now that the young prince was dead. There was no way everything could be normal after such an incident, right? Shion gave a small nod of thanks and understanding, pulling the jacket back around himself and shrinking into it as if he wanted to curl away from everything else.


Need to meet up with someone..?


It was something like that, really. Nodding again, the redhead took a breath and started towards the front of the castle. How would he be able to get inside? Or, a better question would be what is he to do to get any guards to believe that he was supposed to be there. As he walked Shion held a hand out before himself, looking down at the raw and ash-dressed palm. To his own surprise, trails of electricity sparked through the grooves of his hand and arched around his fingers, crackling like a small storm.


Something was different and he knew it... If he had to guess - solely by the ease with which the energy acted - something of a personal limit had been surpassed. Maybe it wasn't a good thing, but that was beside the point.


He came up to the front gates, cupping a hand around his mouth in hopes of reaching someone's ears; "Buras!" the demon called, "Austere!" The male even went so far as to call for the elder prince by name, in the event that it was he to hear him and not the guard.


//I can change it. Wasn't sure how else to go about it, really.


@Axel1313 @Aridis (@Beowulf because just in case)

 

[Axeykins]

The giant lumbered to the nearest window at the sound of his name. Upon seeing a familiar face he motioned for him to wait for a moment as he came to the gates.


"You are alive. Thank the Gods." Buras opened up the gate to allow entrance to the castle. He trusted him enough to not ask questions before letting him in to the palace. "Come in come in. I believe the youngest prince is doing better, but I am not sure. I have only just come back from locking the eldest in his room. I do not have much more to tell you at the moment, you shall have to see for yourself."


@Aridis @Hoki


Austere had heard his name shouted from the distance, but chose to stare out from his balcony window. He couldn't quite tell who it was through stained glass window. The colors and odd shape of the glass blurred any distinguishable details.

 

[Axeykins]

After cleaning up the mess in the kitchen and most of the mess in his house the old priest managed to get his shirt stripped off halfway before passing out face first onto his bed. Beaten, sore and exhausted. Most definitely going to have nightmares tonight but far too tired to care or move at all for that matter.


He was at the point of not even going to move if a bomb was set off right beside his head, poor thing. But at least he was finally safe once again.

 

[Hoki]

To his surprise, Buras managed to hear him. He wanted to cry at that point, as the guard came into view; it was an incredible relief to see him in one piece, it really was. The demon scurried forward once the doors were opened, quickly coming up to Buras. Whatever worry he had about his own, tattered appearances were completely lost, eyes growing indescribably wide as he stared. "The youngest..? Vytas is--" Shion quickly shut himself up, head hanging so that the soft red locks fell before his face. He wasn't about question the guard - especially not with Atlas there.


He didn't know why Austere had been locked up in his room, and Vytas was "doing better". There was no way for him to know what any of it meant. Taking a breath, he raised his head and forced himself to smile, pulling the jacket tighter around him. "But... You're okay too, right..?"


@Axel1313 @Aridis

 

[Aridis]

Vytas? He heard the name, and he immediately latched onto it. Atlas wasn't stupid. It was literally his job to pay attention to everything, and piece together bits of conversation in order to figure out what was going on. The Wraith actually knew the young Prince pretty well. Better than a complete stranger would, anyways. Seeing as though the boy was always escaping from the castle and running around the streets of the Underground, he had run into Vytas a few times. In fact, the raven was guilty of feeding his Overworld obsession by telling him stories about what was going on upstairs. Atlas never let him know about the happenings with the Order, but he did talk about brighter topics; like candy and things that humans had that fae didn't. So, that kind of allowed him a bit of worry.


Okay, a lot. He was mentally freaking out.


Not to mention he was still trying to get over the shock of Shion. He was expecting the kid to know one of the lower-ranked servants, not the eldest prince and Buras. He wanted to press the demon for answers but ended up keeping his mouth shut. Until he knew more and was allowed to request answers, he would continue to keep his mouth shut.


Quietly, the teen followed behind the duo; watching them carefully.


@Axel1313 @Hoki

 

[Black Forest MLady]

Alexis


She smiled, following Marius into the back where it was more dim-lite and private. Sitting and hearing him, she replied,"I'm down for spaghetti and a glass of water would be just fine." She set her things next her, leaning against her chair. "So do you like being what you are?" she asked, couldn't help, but look at his handsome face. @Axel1313

 

[Axeykins]

"I am just fine young one. There is no need to worry." the giant shut the gates firmly behind them. "Come with me. I will escort you inside and see if the king will allow you to visit them." he ushered him forward.


@Hoki , @Aridis @Beowulf

 

[Axeykins]

"Good good. Makes me feel better about ordering so hastily. I'll have some wine, the sweetest you have." Marius nodded to the waiter before turning back to Alexis.


"Most days. Some of the benefits are wonderful like never getting sick or always beautiful, but. It can get rather rough at times."


@Lady RP

 

[Soviet Panda]

It would take more then bullets to hurt Buras. He was a giant after all, and his thick skin had protected him from the worst of it. As it currently was, he wondered why he had offered to let them talk to the king Gareth himself. But then again, Shion had risked his life to protect the princes. It wasn't completely successful, but the dedication and ferocity he fought with was impressive. He might be a good candidate to be a Guard. Reaching the door to the King's quarters, he knocks quietly (for a giant) and says "Your Highness, you have guests who wish to see the Lrince Austere."


Gareth was inside, curled up on a massive pile of rugs, pillows, and many other things. This form took some of the fatigue away, but he still felt exhausted. "Send them in," he rumbled. "I want to see who wants to will visit my son."

 

[Hoki]

He understood that they'd need permission to see Austere - especially after what had just happened - but he didn't expect the king to want to see them. Visiting the king... That hadn't been on his agenda. Shion lowered his head slightly, looking down at his attire and current appearance; he was a total wreck. At that point, he would've preferred to be in the ancient form - at least it didn't look pitiful or shady. The demon swallowed the growing lump in his throat, fingers curling into a fist as he tried to steel himself.


It had seemed that, because no one wanted to kill him on sight, no one entirely knew that it was his fault for jeopardizing the safety of the princes; even drawing the curtains on one of their lives - even if they were somehow in the world of the living now.. He would tell the king himself, and would accept whatever punishment came his way. Even if it meant death.


'Wha...'


The calmness and sense of duty to accept punishment; the lack of fear for fessing up to his wrong doings; it was all new to him. It was then that a startling possibility presented itself to him, eyes widening slightly.. What if the usually dormant beast within him was now completely awake? Just sitting in his chest, curled around his heart and taking breaths for him?


The surge he felt as the doors would be opened to present the most intimidating man Shion would ever hope to see in his lifetime - even if he was in a weakened state - told him that he had hit the nail right on the head. Maybe he did pass a limit of his, and that limit had been the barrier so strongly sealed over his soul.. The beast was awake, but it wasn't fighting for control. Shion pursed his lips, thanked Buras with a quiet nod, and started forward.


It'd be reckless and just plain foolish for him to think he'd be able to face the great king without fear, so as he came closer his limbs began to tremble. King Gareth was...a man with a storm of presence at his disposal. Even if he was just resting upon rugs and cushions, the ancient beast felt like it was but a pup in comparison.


Once he was close enough yet still a good distance away to give the king his space, the Raijuu knelt on the ground and bowed his head. He wouldn't even dare to speak unless spoken to first.


@Beowulf @Aridis


//sorry if it sucks. I'm on the road and my phone is weird.

 

[Aridis]

And now they--or rather Shion-- had permission to see the King.


The mother friggin' King.


Who even was Shion and what made him important enough to be buddy-buddy with the Princes, and to receive permission to see the ruler of the Underground? Atlas had never gotten that chance himself. He had passed on information that might've ended up in the King's hands, but he had never met the guy personally. And, because of that, he was now feeling very self-conscious. He wasn't dressed properly for such a meeting; he was dirty and was stuck in his grimy t-shirt and jeans. Not that the Wraith owned a suit, but he was pretty sure that it was miles better than his own ruined attire.


Honestly? He didn't have many reasons to see the elder Prince. His whole purpose behind wanting to go inside of the castle was to drop off his notebook. And all that was why he continued to tag along behind Shion. However, he couldn't bring himself to mention that little fact. Not out of the blue. If he got permission to finally see Austere, then great. If not, then there was no loss. What he did want to do, however, was see Vytas if he could. From what he had picked up from the short conversations between the demon and Buras, the little guy had gotten hurt somehow. And he doubted that it was something as minor as a scraped knee. Something really bad must have happened to the kid, and Atlas wanted to know what.


The moment that he saw the King, he dropped into a kneeling position. He didn't dare try to lay his eyes on the man again. The Wraith wasn't... important enough to even think of doing so. He stayed quiet.


@Beowulf @Hoki @Axel1313


(Question. When should I wake up Vy?)