Fantasy The War (Players Needed)

[sprouhtt]

Silently Faolin smiled. He looked at her and stated, "In my Kingdom everything is mettle work. Large elaborate works of metal with swirls and curls galore. Mettle flowers and arches like yours with intricate words carved into the mettle. Yes let's go to the next room Thalia." He looked at her and whispered, "I am blushing because I was thinking that every room would be magnificent if you were in it." He paused then stated, "Sorry I had to tell you about that one for some reason. Let's move on."
@sprouhtt

"That is very sweet to say Duke Faolin," She told him as she blushed a bit at the compliment he gave her. Thalia showed him to a couple of more rooms and then she let him choose where they would go next as to looking around the castle.

 

[KhalZhavvorsa]

Bellatrix had been pacing to and fro in Aermik's room, she'd told the guard to tell the man who wanted an audience with her to wait for tomorrow when she as more..well rested. Then she felt it. An aura she once knew very, very well. "That..can't be.." She looked to Aermik tears very evident in her eyes. "E-Excuse me." She said and she fled from his room, running as fast as her legs could carry her. The sounds of pounding feet could be heard as she neared the familiar aura, her long purple hair flowing out behind her. As soon as she reached the balcony to the royal hall, she threw herself over it and landed on her feet. The minute she looked up she saw Him. Uhtred. Without anymore hesitation she ran to him, tears rolling down her face and onto the floor. She cared not that she was very indecent right now, only dressed in a short black silk nightgown. All that mattered was him. He was home. After so long..he was home.


In a matter of seconds, Bellatrix's body collided with Uhtred's. Her arms wrapped around his abdomen tightly and she cried even harder as her face pressed into him. She breathed in his ever familiar scent, taking it all in and not letting him go. Unable to say a single word right now as she was not only in shock..but she was thankful. Her Champion had returned.


@Airagog @Skull Knight

 

[Lighthouse8477]

"That is very sweet to say Duke Faolin," She told him as she blushed a bit at the compliment he gave her. Thalia showed him to a couple of more rooms and then she let him choose where they would go next as to looking around the castle.

Silently Faolin smiled at Thalia. She had taken that surprisingly well. She had actually told him that was sweet. He had thought he was in a dream for a second. Silently he walked around with him. Then she asked where he wanted to see. Thinking for a second Faolin smiled as he stated, "I'd like to see the throne room and then the gardens this place has I imagine their marvelous completely stunning." Like you he added in his mind blushed then made sure it didn't show. Silently he heated up his body then cooled it down as he stated, "Sorry I am adjusting to the best temperature for this setting I don't wish to wilt my rose yet it is a flower that grows in heat." He smiled then looked at her and smiled.
@sprouhtt

 

[Skull Knight]

The man would wait for a moment, his eyes flickered about in disdain, where was the damned purple haired queen? He expected anger... He would be angry if he had been in her position. Regardless, the faint sounds of movement touched his ears, suddenly a shadowed figure would hit the ground only a few meters from him, there was a blur of purple and black, far too quick for him to process before suddenly he would feel a tight hug spread around his body. A warm feeling spread about his limbs and chest. He would awkwardly stand there for a few seconds as she hugged against him, no reaction simply staring down. Only would he realize the purple haired person was somebody he knew well. For a second he thought of how to react. Perhaps, he could spare a second. Unknown to her buried face, a small grin would change his lips. Slowly the limber arms would wrap around her in a comfortable hug. Surprise would break through Uhtred's mind as he felt the small shivers of crying? What was this? Bella crying, that couldn't be good at all. The Champion would pause for a second, deciding his hug would become just a tad more tight, in a comforting way. "Hello, Bellatrix."


@xEmoBunnehx

 

[Airagog]

Bellatrix stood from the bed as she'd heard from a shadow that Tina left. Worry consumed her as she bit her lip. "Aermik..she left.. was it because of me? Did I do something wrong?!" She asked him, each question one after another as she paced his room, not worried about the guy who'd come to see her. "Was I a bad mother?!" She nearly shouted as tears threatened to fall from her eyes. Bellatrix was truly worried about the child. She loved the girl very much, and felt absolutely terrible for all the neglect of her today.
@Airagog

Bellatrix had been pacing to and fro in Aermik's room, she'd told the guard to tell the man who wanted an audience with her to wait for tomorrow when she as more..well rested. Then she felt it. An aura she once knew very, very well. "That..can't be.." She looked to Aermik tears very evident in her eyes. "E-Excuse me." She said and she fled from his room, running as fast as her legs could carry her. The sounds of pounding feet could be heard as she neared the familiar aura, her long purple hair flowing out behind her. As soon as she reached the balcony to the royal hall, she threw herself over it and landed on her feet. The minute she looked up she saw Him. Uhtred. Without anymore hesitation she ran to him, tears rolling down her face and onto the floor. She cared not that she was very indecent right now, only dressed in a short black silk nightgown. All that mattered was him. He was home. After so long..he was home.
In a matter of seconds, Bellatrix's body collided with Uhtred's. Her arms wrapped around his abdomen tightly and she cried even harder as her face pressed into him. She breathed in his ever familiar scent, taking it all in and not letting him go. Unable to say a single word right now as she was not only in shock..but she was thankful. Her Champion had returned.


@Airagog @Skull Knight

Aermik sat up, then lay back down as news came of Tina's departure. "She'll return, or I'll go out to find her." He sighed as he thought to himself. He knew she honestly had the right idea. Leaving this all behind, he likely would join her. The queen was absent minded, she constantly changed interests and it was beginning to wear on him. He sighed sitting up. "I'm scared for you whenever I decide to retire." he spoke as she ran out of the room, obviously distracted. He shrugged, things hadn't turned out the way he wanted. But that was fine. He began gathering up his things and put his sword into a briefcase while grabbing all of the coin and wealth he had saved up over the years. Maybe it was for the best, who knows? He sighed heavily. He felt underappreciated, that was the entire truth. Over the course of a few days, the kingdom had fallen into great turmoil on numerous occasions, yet he felt unrewarded. As though he was but a tool. He looked up at the ceiling, climbing back into bed. He'd give it a day, he supposed. It had been several years he was under her service, another day wouldn't kill him. He closed his eyes and took in a deep breath. Yeah, the queen was more than out of it. He couldn't waste time chasing a dream any longer.

 

[KhalZhavvorsa]

Bellatrix felt his arm loosely hug her, but it seemed the more she cried the tighter his arm got. It was comforting. Slowly she raised her head to look at him, the same angular and handsome face she knew was right before her once again. This brought a small smile to her tear streaked face. Then he'd said hello. His voice hadn't changed a single bit, it was still the same deep gruff voice she knew all too well. "H-Hello Uhtred." Her voice was weak and frail, almost like she couldn't believe he was there before her. The two embracing one another after so long. She didn't really want to let go, but she had to. This was improper. Not that she completely cared but still. As she pulled back, a thought hit her. Why? This though sent a bit of rage through her and she gave him a hard look as she wiped away her tears.


"YOU LEAVE MY SIDE WITHOUT A SINGLE WORD, WITHOUT A GOODBYE AND HELLO IS ALL I GET?! DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA HOW LONG I SPENT LOOKING FOR YOU?!" She shouted at him, impossibly angry at him for leaving her.


@Skull Knight

 

[Skull Knight]

He relaxed when she had calmed, her tears having stopped, at least for awhile. A small glance of concern would slip past his eyes, having taken a notice to her frail voice. His eyes did notice she was terribly improperly dressed for this occasion, a soft frown tugged his lips, but they evened to a normal look as he took in her features, the purple hair always perplexed him, it was inhuman.. Did she dye it? Or was it due to intense magic it had adopted such a rare color. He would then befit himself with a soft smile, only to have it blown away by a sudden loud tone, and angry queen. Initially his eyes narrowed defensively, his instinctual great rage growing beneath, but it took only a flash of a second for it to fade, guilt rubbing into his face. The man would be speechless, his eyes still brave to meet hers, but the shame was obvious, he wasn't proud of leaving. For the first time in centuries, she would hear something against his very nature. The large man paused before in a low whisper. "I... Needed, time." He paused for a second. "I'm... Sorry." The first apology he had given in centuries, even if he had upset her slightly in the past, he had never apologized for his actions, such was his mentality. She should take care to not waste the apology, as she would not hear it again unless he did something as rude. In truth, Bellatrix had instilled guilt within him.

 

[KhalZhavvorsa]

Bellatrix watched as several emotions crossed his face. Back in the day, she'd of found joy in watching this; right now.. all she cared about was that he was alive and okay. She was going to yell at him a bit more, but this he said something that in the two centuries she'd spent with him she'd never heard a day in her life. 'I'm sorry.' The words hit her like she'd been struck through the heart. He was never this emotional and never this way. What had changed about him? Why did he need time? Was he still the Uhtred she knew? She did not know. His sudden apology shocked her and raised a hand, lightly cupping his face. "It's quite alright Uhtred. You deserved time away. You severed me for many long years. And though you leaving hurt me very deeply..I can understand the need to break away." The words hurt her to say, but in a sense she did understand why he'd want to leave. She worked him hard for many years. Same as she did Aermik. Aermik. His name sent a wave of pain through her, this reflected in her eyes. He'd severed her too. Not as long as Uhtred did..but still..he deserved a reward. No. He deserved so much more. All of her 'family' did. But how would she make them happy again? How could she keep them happy? Bellatrix did not know and that hurt her worse. She had been horrible to her family and now she was paying the price. First Zelarous, then Tina. Would Aermik leave too? The shear thought of that made tears roll down her cheeks. She was truly horrible. Everyone she'd ever loved..she drove from her side..


@Skull Knight

 

[Skull Knight]

Uhtred regained himself, quickly, he could see the apology struck home, as he expected it to. The Champion of course would pause for a moment. His eyes flickered onto her with a blank face, he didn't move back from her hand, so that was somewhat good. "It's no matter." He scoffed, at himself. "I've brought information from my journey's, but perhaps it's better to, relax before I tell you." The swordsman stopped, as she looked pained, although he said nothing he could only assume something had happened, she seem far more...Affectionate since their last meeting, before she had been a cold cruel queen, and to be completely honest he enjoyed seeing her own disdain and hate, but he could see none of it now, had she truly changed thus much? Worry would pause his mind, had his years of thought and finally acceptance of return be to a different person? He frowned almost angrily. His hand slowly outstretched, a small flick against her forehead. "Cheer up, everything can be changed and repaired." He paused. "Tears aren't fit for my Queen's facade." Although he said this a bit aggressively, perhaps she'd understand the nature of his words.


@xEmoBunnehx

 

[KhalZhavvorsa]

Bellatrix puled her hand back and once more wiped away her own tears. The woman hadn't cried in nearly thirty five years. Would of been longer had Uhtred not of left. When he'd flicked her forehead she got the smallest it of a smile as his infamous words repeated themselves after so long. "I think it tis I who need another change and to be repaired. Not only physically but in many other ways." She said, the smile not lasting any longer before it turned into a frown. "However..can this information not wait? It hath been a very long day, and though I am eternally happy at your return..I do not need a repeat of a few hours ago." She said with a small yawn. "But come. I have someone you need to met and get you a place to stay, Champion." She said and nodded her head in the direction of the stairs. "Much has happened since your leaving ya know." She sighed and started toward the stairs.


@Skull Knight

 

[Skull Knight]

"Wait... In what other ways?" Uhtred was easily confused by her words, he honestly wasn't that deep of a thinker, as in he hit things with a sword and hoped they died, no science to it. "I can tell you tomorrow morning, hell in a week, it doesn't really matter the time we take." He paused, watching her smile, before talking, frowning, yawning, and leading him towards the stairs. He followed of course. "Let's hope you didn't make too much haste in replacing me." He would let out a small raspy chuckle, teasing her. Of course he paused. "I've already got a place, I'll just retire in your bed, tonight." He answered simply, as if that was something to be taken lightly, as of current he didn't realize what he was saying and in what context she would most likely take it. "Who is this person, then?"


@xEmoBunnehx

 

[KhalZhavvorsa]

Bellatrix looked back at him briefly. "If it's so important, why can it wait?" She asked him, this time it being her turn to be confused as she faced forward once more and waited up the stairs. Honestly it was a miracle she was even moving at this point. She was tired, and a plethora of other things. So much had happened but before she could even get into that thought, he'd mentioned sleeping with her. This making her stop in her tracks a blush lightly. "I..uh..that won't be necessary. Thank you." She said, trying her best to regain composure. He'd only just gotten back and that was the first thing on his mind? Really?! Esh.. She began to walk once more. "This person is my general. Figured you aught to meet him. Hell I'd introduce you to the family. If..they all didn't hate me.." She mumbled the last part. It truly did hurt her to the core to believe that she was losing her family all because of her ignorance and neglect. Would she eventually be isolated? The thought scared her. Soon though, the pair reached Aermik's room and she knocked gently, unsure if he would be asleep or not. If he was, she'd certainly not wish to wake him.


@Skull Knight @Airagog

 

[Airagog]

@xEmoBunnehx[/URL]

Bellatrix looked back at him briefly. "If it's so important, why can it wait?" She asked him, this time it being her turn to be confused as she faced forward once more and waited up the stairs. Honestly it was a miracle she was even moving at this point. She was tired, and a plethora of other things. So much had happened but before she could even get into that thought, he'd mentioned sleeping with her. This making her stop in her tracks a blush lightly. "I..uh..that won't be necessary. Thank you." She said, trying her best to regain composure. He'd only just gotten back and that was the first thing on his mind? Really?! Esh.. She began to walk once more. "This person is my general. Figured you aught to meet him. Hell I'd introduce you to the family. If..they all didn't hate me.." She mumbled the last part. It truly did hurt her to the core to believe that she was losing her family all because of her ignorance and neglect. Would she eventually be isolated? The thought scared her. Soon though, the pair reached Aermik's room and she knocked gently, unsure if he would be asleep or not. If he was, she'd certainly not wish to wake him.
@Skull Knight @Airagog

Aermik looked from his suitcase and put it back under the bed, walking to the door and opening it wide, hands clasped in front of him, held down below his waist. "Good evening mistress. I was wondering when you would return. And who might this be?" Aermik asked looking at Uhtred. "Another suitor perhaps? If so I will take some solace in knowing I was correct." He said opening the door and walking back inside of his room, "Come in, both of you. No reason for you two to stand." He said as he offered them both a chair. His room was modest. It had a few book cases, a rug, a large bed that had an oak frame. A few letters sat on a desk beside the bookcase and there were two windows of medium size that showed the outside. He sat down on his bed, hands on his knees. "Teasing aside, how may I help you? I warn you that I would like to make any business mistress Bellatrix has with you very brief, she seems to be quite tired and I am in charge of her health."

 

[Skull Knight]

"Because I'd rather make up for the lost time then worry about something else." He shrugged, it was true, he regretted shrugging as the weapon shifted uncomfortably, a pain growing in his neck. He would nearly bump into her as she stopped, grunting and pausing a second beforehand. "Last I recalled all the rooms here were storage." The swordsman would shift his eyes to narrow on her, his hand would reach out to pat her back softly. It was perhaps the most awkward thing he could do, but he had heard the mumble, but made no comment, as he wasn't really, the best with words. His eyes rested on this door, before suddenly he was greeted by Aermik. The swordsman, not wanting to be rude would allow himself to be ushered in word and such to a chair, he would stand though. "I'll stand, chairs don't agree with the weight of my weapon." His head would nod to the massive slab of steel on his back." The swordsman would pause with a soft grin. "I'm sure the undead need, rest, like the normal living." He released a soft chuckle, he was in a pleasant mood tonight. "I'm Uhtred, I'm slightly disappointed that Bella didn't tell all her subjects about my fame." The swordsman scowled, but it was obvious he was poking fun.


@Airgog


@xEmoBunnehx

 

[KhalZhavvorsa]

Bellatrix perked up slightly when Aermik opened the door. Contrary to her fear, he was still here. Thankfully and somehow. When the word Suitor came up, her blush deepened. "Yes yes. My famed Champion of Darkness. Two centuries running." She teased, but her eyes never left Aermik. "Also. You say caretaker of my heath, but if you retire then I fear I may decay faster." She poked at him, though inwardly she wanted him to never leave. Truth be told for the longest Bellatrix could remember, she had abandonment issues. All her loved ones had left her. It all started with her parents, then moved on from there. If anymore left..she might not be able to take such pain. Living forever had its perks. It also had it's disadvantages. Bellatrix shook herself from these thoughts, not allowing them to surface now. "Anyways darling, I wanted you to meet him. Aermik this, as he said, is Uhtred. He was my Champion for two centuries. Uhtred. This is Aermik. He is a loyal pet and very ruthless general. I hope the two of you can become acquainted while I make plans for the Heros over the Traitor of Quaani." She said, giving Aermik a hopeful look. "After all. If I had not of had you all..Zelarous would still be out there and I might not be as well off as I am." She said before looking over at Uhtred. "You've missed a lot in the past thirty five years." She teased him before looking back at Aermik.


@Airagog @Skull Knight


((And with that. I bid you both a goodnight~))

 

[The Fluffiest Floof]

Tina shook her head. She had looked there quite a bit, unsure if she would do it. But she would. Hell she would. She wouldn't bear it anymore. She would run and probably get catched by bandits again. But this time, she had a gun. She was skilled. She would fend them off. Maybe even kill. It didn't matter to her anymore. She felt lost. She felt like the old Tina, the little girl, had no space here anymore. She would become something new to live on. A monster. Someone who uses her true potential. Tina would let herself become a killermachine.


While she thought that, Tina walked. She walked and walked and walked. Her feet began to hurt but she walked on. She wouldnt rest, wouldnt sleep. She would go on. She was not sure where she was walking, but she wanted to avoid fire and plant kingdom.


Walking further, somewhen, Tina exhaustedly reached a castle. It was light and nice, unknown to her. It was the light kingdoms castle. Tiredly, she knocked on the door and then the little girl collapsed front to it, loosing conciousness.


@Rayischo

 

[The Fluffiest Floof]

Chris was walking the castles paths in her armor. She was not Christina, the girl that snuck in. She was Chris, the first royal guard. Chris saw a bird, a nice blue one, fly and float through the palace. She quickly catched it, gently holding it. She brought it into her room and let it loose, taking her helmet of to reveal the beautiful female below. "Hush, small friend. If the king hears you, he might roast you. Do you bring message or do you want to leave? in case you bring, sit down on the bed. I case you leave, sit front to the window. I will open it and let you out..."





@Neuton

 

[Sigfried]

Shin stretched and made his way to his room to finally get a bit sleep, as suddenly one of his servants knocked on the door. "What?" "Lord, someone collapsed in front of the castle. Should we bring the person-" "What ate you asking, maroon! Make a room ready... I'll take care of the person..." Shin said and stood up and take on a white robe. "Yes, my Lord..." His servant said and left the room. Shinja left the room too and left his castle to see the collapsed person.


@Ami the breadling

 

[The Fluffiest Floof]

Shin stretched and made his way to his room to finally get a bit sleep, as suddenly one of his servants knocked on the door. "What?" "Lord, someone collapsed in front of the castle. Should we bring the person-" "What ate you asking, maroon! Make a room ready... I'll take care of the person..." Shin said and stood up and take on a white robe. "Yes, my Lord..." His servant said and left the room. Shinja left the room too and left his castle to see the collapsed person.
@Ami the breadling

The small, eleven year old Tina laid there, having a gun on her back and a bag laying next to her.

 

[sprouhtt]

Silently Faolin smiled at Thalia. She had taken that surprisingly well. She had actually told him that was sweet. He had thought he was in a dream for a second. Silently he walked around with him. Then she asked where he wanted to see. Thinking for a second Faolin smiled as he stated, "I'd like to see the throne room and then the gardens this place has I imagine their marvelous completely stunning." Like you he added in his mind blushed then made sure it didn't show. Silently he heated up his body then cooled it down as he stated, "Sorry I am adjusting to the best temperature for this setting I don't wish to wilt my rose yet it is a flower that grows in heat." He smiled then looked at her and smiled.
@sprouhtt

Thalia smiled,"He likes me, I wonder what he means by that?" She thought as she walked with Faolin down the hallway. Thalia was a bit surprised but not at all since a lot of noble men who are looking for someone to spend their lives with have come to Thalia to confess their love and ask for her hand in marriage but she was just not ready yet. Thalia was manly focused on her kingdom and the previous battles that she would have, so boys weren't always on her mind as far as she knows. Thalia may have the beauty that was gifted to her but she was very oblivious if someone liked her or said that they did because she always thought that they like her as a queen or just as a friend, her mind never drifted towards a more serious term then 'liking.' Thalia showed Faolin the throne room to him,"This is the throne room." She said as she opened her arms up a bit and then brought it back down.

Spoiler

(act like the table and chairs aren't even there lol. Just the room and the throne lol)

 

[Lighthouse8477]

@sprouhtt


Silently Faolin watched Thalia. He was judging what was going on in her mind. She was thinking about what he meant by liking. Normally he would have clarified. However one look into his eyes for a couple seconds would reveal everything. He could never hide anything. He hated that he couldn't his face and eyes were always like an open book his mother had once said however people have to take the time to study it. He hoped Thalia didn't study it or she would see the love he had for her and the love was more then just a friend love. He almost sighed out loud but kept it back. Silently he looked around the throne room and stated, "Wow this is a large throne room." He looked at the thrones. Normally people thought as the throne room being he center of the castle. So far in two Kingdoms his own and this one that was an incorrect assumption. Here it was the Soul room in his Kingdome it was the forges and the Volcano. Silently he looked around the room again. His eyes landed on Thalia every few seconds. They lingered on her. Faolin had to force himself to snap his vison quickly somewhere else. He was a gentlemen and didn't want to force anything on her especially since she must get confessions of love every day. However he didn't love her because of her beauty but of her character. Her sweet character he had seen in the dark Kingdom. Her wisdom. He had seen it in her and that was what had him caught not her beauty. She could be plain and he would still have loved her and called her beautiful. He smiled at the thought not blushing but happy as he turned to Thalia he stated, "Well now for the gardens."

 

[Moolock]

Em sighed in frustration and slammed her book shut as hard as she could with the small feline paw. As if sensing her emotions, the light beside her wavered nervously before disappearing. Murc, who'd been enjoying the luxury of the comfortable bed, jerked awake and glared at her through the canopy puffing steam. In one smooth motion, Em leaped from the shelf, tossed the book onto the bed beside him, and erased the glamour, landing on her own two human feet. She considered grabbing her cloak from its hook but resigned if she were to meet the queen in her wanderings, she could at least appear with a revealed face. Taking those moments of getting ready instead to pin up her hair in a messy but deliberate braid and smooth out her dress, Em took a few hurried steps toward the window before swinging herself over the balcony to climb down to the gardens below. Everything seemed smaller, however the last time she'd been there, she was a cat nary two feet in height at most. Breathing in the smells of earth and flowers, Em jumped to feel the familiar weight land on her shoulder. With a smile she looked to Murc who was still settling himself before continuing to wander the grounds.

 

[Skull Knight]

"Two titles contradicting one another." The champion would frown for a second. "I wouldn't expect an ambitious man, such as a general to serve as a pet to anyone." He paused and gave a grin to Aermik. "Of course, perhaps there's a good story behind your servitude." The bearded man would stoop to an advance, taking a few steps forward to offer a hand. Perhaps Bella would be surprised to see him in such a... Friendly manner, normally Uhtred treated those who weren't her like trash. Then again he could be faking it, but Uhtred was never one to lie or fake. In truth the Champion was still as hateful as ever, but he would respect those His queen held dear, in fact he could admire they knew their place was beneath one so strong. For a second, Uhtred frowned for a second. His mind had frayed to thoughts of fighting the woman, reclaim the dignity he had lost at her hand, but regardless he shook them and offered a small word. "I hope we can enjoy destroying the kingdom's enemy's together." Once the handshake was either accepted or ignored, the massive man would shift back to his original standing position. "Have you started another war in thirty five years? Or has my absence made you a peace lover?" There was a disdain for those who sought peace on a constant basis, Uhtred hated the righteous.


@xEmoBunnehx @Airagog

 

[Pandorian]

Galandor placed a gentle hand at her shoulder, as he gave a fatherly smile. "They asked this themselves. They miss you so much, see, they begged me to arrange this meeting as soon as possible, preferably as soon as you set foot in Orbis." He patted it as they arrived in the antechamber. Some lesser nobles and soldiers strolled and patrolled around, all bowing to their emperor. He nodded back, as they approached the obsidian doors of the throne room. He stopped before opening, though, and stared at Elsbeth. "Are you ready?" Without waiting for an answer, his soldiers opened the doors. The Magma Throne was empty, but right beside it, were familiar figures. Too familiar for Elsbeth. An announcer boomed through the pillars of the hall. "Announcing King Galandor Thurian Maxwell and Elsbeth Naman'ic!"

"W-wait...!", she uttered, panicking a little in her stance as the doors were opened in spite of her protest. Upon hearing the announcer, she began to concede to her current fate. Walking into the throne room with her previous sluggishness in her step, Elsbeth confronted her parents - for the first time in over five years. Keeping her feelings of regret behind her, she finally decided on a small phrase which, at the time, seemed fitting; "...W-well, I'm home. Father. Mother.".


Elsbeth could easily see the tears of her parents from there. She approached them, noticing the darkness that lay underneath their eyes. Had they been sleeping right recently? Surely they hadn't been losing sleep because of her... though, it didn't seem that far-fetched, considering they had been the ones to set up this meeting so suddenly. Unprompted, her mother spoke up, her voice in a noticeable tremble; "...E... Elsbeth...". Notably cut off by her husband, he then continued in her stead. "Look here, Elsbeth... we're really...", he stated, Elsbeth expecting to hear his disappointment, but received a more confusing continuation instead. "...we're really glad, Elsbeth. Glad you came back. Your mother was worried sick... y-you know? You were labelled as a traitor... a bandit... but we knew you had your reasons... we never lost hope. And now that you're here, it seems all the more unreal. T...Thank you to the forge's flames, Emperor Galandor. For all of this.". Almost by reflex as her parents began to succumb to their tears, Elsbeth embraced the two in a home-felt hug, comforting them. A passing thought - she had certainly grown since their last meeting. At least, enough that she now seemed to surpass her mother in height. Her father was another story. But for this single moment, it was just her, and her family.


@Raizel


(Actually mulling over how I should approach this was hard than I thought. Not even sure if I did it right. O.o )

 

[sprouhtt]

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Silently Faolin watched Thalia. He was judging what was going on in her mind. She was thinking about what he meant by liking. Normally he would have clarified. However one look into his eyes for a couple seconds would reveal everything. He could never hide anything. He hated that he couldn't his face and eyes were always like an open book his mother had once said however people have to take the time to study it. He hoped Thalia didn't study it or she would see the love he had for her and the love was more then just a friend love. He almost sighed out loud but kept it back. Silently he looked around the throne room and stated, "Wow this is a large throne room." He looked at the thrones. Normally people thought as the throne room being he center of the castle. So far in two Kingdoms his own and this one that was an incorrect assumption. Here it was the Soul room in his Kingdome it was the forges and the Volcano. Silently he looked around the room again. His eyes landed on Thalia every few seconds. They lingered on her. Faolin had to force himself to snap his vison quickly somewhere else. He was a gentlemen and didn't want to force anything on her especially since she must get confessions of love every day. However he didn't love her because of her beauty but of her character. Her sweet character he had seen in the dark Kingdom. Her wisdom. He had seen it in her and that was what had him caught not her beauty. She could be plain and he would still have loved her and called her beautiful. He smiled at the thought not blushing but happy as he turned to Thalia he stated, "Well now for the gardens."

Thalia looked to him and nodded as they walked out of the throne room and towards the garden which was on the other part of the castle, there were two gardens one inside while the other one was in the courtyard of the castle. Thalia smiled as she walked down the hallway, today seemed like a good day. She could already smell the food being prepared and she was getting hungrier by the minuet but she could wait for a couple of more hours until it was done. "I will take you to the garden that was have inside the building, but from your bedroom you will see it since it overlooks the courtyard." Thalia said to him.