Under the Shadow of The Old Oak Tree (Rp)

Damien came to the edge of the tree again, and the same way he came down, he began his journey up, climbing vines, the side of the tree and more.


in a few minutes, he was at the edge of the castle, and found himself surrounded by guards


"thought you could just sneak in here from the outside, eh thief?"


Damien looked up


"a thief prince? now thats a tale!"


the guards jumped back, before going in to offer assistance which Damien refused


"W-We're sorry Prince Damien, we had no idea-"


"its fine men, its fine, happy to see no thieves or assassins would get up from the outside, keep up the good work"


behind the men was one of Damien's personal guards, holding his robes.


"thank you.." he said, taking them and putting them on


"say, wheres that teacher i'm engaged to?.."


"on the roof, sire"


"the roof?... ok then..."


he began making his way up, untill he heard a faint "help!"


"that was her!" went his guard, Damien's eyes narrowed "come on she might need out help!" they began sprinting towards the direction of the cry for help.
 
Michahael frowned slightly. She seemed to be upset about something but he didn't want to be rude and ask her what was wrong.


'I'm a little confused to be honest. Why exactly are constant supplies of royalty visiting my brother's workshop? First it was some guy claiming to be your older brother's servant or something, and then you're here, just casually chilling outside the smithey, and not to mention whoever else decides to turn up. We've never been so freaking popular.' He exclaimed, not even bothering to check himself when it came to manners. Why should he? he was in his own area. He didn't care who was around, he would be polite only when he had no other choice. He glanced at the girl, wondering what she would think if she knew what he had done only moments earlier. He was still slightly mortified by his own actions. 'And in answer to your question, the only person in reference to your brother that has been here was that servant.' He shrugged, leaning back against the edge of the seat, stretching and covering his eyes from the sun.


'This place is so boring.. I hate it here.'


~~


Jayson followed her gaze to Michahael, frowning slightly.


'That's my brother, Michahael. Why, has he done something?' He asked as he finished the gate and set it into the deep ice-filled basin to cool. 'As for your request, indeed we do. What kind of smithey would we be if we didn't?' He asked, moving to the cabinet again. Gently he set aside his father's sword, placing it in a long wooden case for protection. He would need it tomorrow, he thought with a slight sigh. So much to be done. He still hadto make Elle her shortsword. After casing the other weapons he walked back to Dani.


'What sort of sword were you looking for?'


([MENTION=646]Xx-Katherine-xX[/MENTION] [MENTION=3009]Lizzi tick[/MENTION])
 
Tamotsu walked a bit farther down the street before he turned to Cash, Koga and Raph. All three stopped and looked up at him, Koga asking, "Tamo?" Tamotsu had a face full of concern and stress, "You do understand who that was don't you? Shes the new wife of the Royal....we're all dead if they find out our Underlings did that to her." Cash visably sweated as he reacted a bit dramaticly, "You-you're kidding right?" Raph dropped his head as Koga snorted annoyed. Cash continued, "Damn Underlings, if they wanted to prove themselves they just did....USELESS!" Tamotsu kept his eyes down and spoke, "Either that or we get rid of them becofe its tracked back to us." The three snapped their heads up shocked by Tamotsus words, "You're not seirous, tell you're not seirous Tamo. Offing one of our own guys! We don't do that man! We're a family!" Tamotsu glared up at Cash, his anger just burning below the surface, "We told them to not go alone that one of us would be there to observe. They wanna run this then they're gonna have to prove they're better then me. Seeing they got handed by a girl I doubt we're going to get any use out of them anyways. Minus well stick them with the girls in the Gang and make them imforments! If we let them go they'll squeal so what choice else do we have?" Cash stepped back a bit shifted his glasses once he got his composer, "Now now, come on Tamo, you've got to have a better plan then that. Be rational." Tamotsu scuffed and turned his back ready to walk off, "Whatever, if you got any better ideas then lets hear 'em." None of them spoke and dipped their heads, they needed time to think.


Just then a woman lept from the trees and ducked down behind Tamotsu squealing, "Help!" Children came running up with boxes of make- up calling to her. Tamotsu was almost knocked back by the ackward interuption. The kids all had smiling faces until they looked up at the man she stood behind, backing away when they fully acknowlaged him. They didn't bother advancing, simply turned the other way and ran, few held one anothers hands, looking back to see if the scary looking man was coming for them. Tamotsu was simply dumb founded and only had a look of total confusion on his face, "What....the hell....just happened?"
 
Eliza shrugged and chuckled a bit "Well, I suppose it might be your...magnetism." Liza's eyes widened as she realized the words that had just come from her mouth "I mean...um...oh dear, I am awful." She sighed and rested her elbows on her knees, cin in her hands. "I'm hopeless. How will any man want me. I'm so awful with words and things like that just slip out of my mouth...What will I do when the day comes for me to be married." Her curls curtained her face and she brushed her bangs from her eyes as she stared down at the ground.
 
Elle smiled and said "Thankyou thankyou thankyou! i hate the stuff"she shuddered and studdied the men that had rescued her relizing they were the heads of the vang that attacked her "you guys run that gang tbat attacked me." she pondered turning then in but they had just saved her fron makeup. She hated how the stuff made girls look fake and caused pimples shewaz agains the stuff completly and if she wore if during a performance she would sweat it of and look well eww. It was bad enough she had to fight in heels and a dress but makeup was over the top. she loomed back up at them and said "I wont turn you in if you promise me two things 1) Never attack a lady honestly that is the lowest you can get and 2) Dont go near the kids sorry but they will kick your ass" she flashed them a smile
 
Cash and Koga didn't care for her tone and had unamsued looks on their faces. Raph had a even look, giving nothing away. Tamotsu took a step a bit too close, towering over her. He then spoke, "Those were our Underlings, we don't allowe them to go and attack women or children. They did this of their own accord." He then scuffed insulted, "And I don't hit women. Weak pathetic punks that think they can run this place do." Tamotsu turned his back and went to re-join his group before talking over his shoulder, "We'll take that offer of yours by the way girly." He then headed in the other direction, going back to his job that he hoped he still had.
 
Kristina smiled and walked out. She had a burning feeling the Mick was lying, but let it slide. "Once I get the key, I'll be able to question the prince." she smiled wickedly.


Loki waited and waited for the costumers to leave.
 
Elle agreed with him on the fact thg only weak people hit women and called back "Controll them, next time the pick on someone i WILL kick their ass, after all i teach all kinds of martial art" she smiled sweetly and innocently before turning around and walking towards the gate. she may as well go for a walk,keep away from the kids on the way she ran into some guards and what must hav been the prince "Elle? are you ok?" one cried and she nodded and said "what . . . are you talki-oh yeah im fine!" she exlaimed blushing slightly "then why did you yell help?" another disbeliving guard asked her with his eyebrows raised Elle giggled slightly and said "The kids were trying to mke me wear makeup" she shrugged and the group of guards started to laugh and she rolled her eyes "shut up!" she rolled her eyes "They managed to get me to wear dress." sh said and that shut them up, they were gaping istead and it was Ells turn to laugh
 
Michahael fixed her with a disbelieving glance. 'One, I have no 'magnetism' as you call it. I'm the opposite. i make people run away screaming. Two, you are not hopeless, i have never seen anyone deal with the people as well as you do. They respect you and look up to you. And what man wouldn't want you? unless of course they were gay or already in a relationship. you need to have a better self esteem Princess.' He flashed her a friendly smile, trying to cheer her up. he liked her, as a friend.. He wouldn't mind being able to hang out with her but she was a royal. It was different.


'You've had it rough since Damien was exiled, and then he came back and your world has been turned on its head again. You just get used to one routine and then another comes along, I get it I really do. If you ever need someone to talk to, I'm available, but I may not always be the nicest person for conversation.' He shrugged. The offer was there should she need it.
 
Tamotsu heard her call back and only chuckled a bit. For someone only a year older then him she sure didn't act like it. They weren't threats he was really conserned with, if they did attack another woman again he'd be more then willing to plop the ones responcable in her lap. The Underlings were always a hand full and if she was offering to help discipline them he'd take her up on it. Cash, Raph and Koga left his side moments before he retured to his job, sneaking in hoping his abcence wasn't noticed. Putting his vest back on he begain to remember why he was a bit realived to leave there the first time. It wasn't long before he started to over heat again and pant like a dehydrated dog. "Damn....", It was the only word he could must before snatching up his fan to fan himself again.
 
Isis sat in behind the counter at the seamstress' shop but grew bored easily. No one was coming in and the other assistant was in the shop, so she decided to ditch for a while. While the other girl was in the back of the store, she picked up her bag and crept away, running out onto the bough and smiling slightly. Home free at last, she thought with a smile. She wandered along the busy area, wondering what she could do to pass the time. That was when she spotted the strange fast food shop. The smells that came from the store weren't exactly pleasant but she always liked to try new places, so she entered the diner, her nose crinkling in disgust. She didn't belong here, but still, she wasn't going to just walk away. It would mean insult to her family name. Adjusting her outfit carefully she strode up to the counter where a tall redheaded man stood, fanning himself from the stifling heat. She frowned, couldn't they open a window or something? Sighing she studied their menu carefully.


'Umm.. hi..' She began, struggling to read the faded menu.
 
Tamotsu coudl barely think let alone here anything lower then the pounding in his head. His headache came back ten fold and he could hardly see straight. But when he glanced down he noticed he had a costumer and sat up, trying to look desent, "Welcome, how many I take your...order." His boss so kind enough to forgot to bring back fresh water, Tamotsu was dieing in that heat factory. He wanted to growl but he simply frowned instead, not having the energy to make any noise. She looked to be from a family of wealth like Cash. But unlike him she choose to wear the clothing to announce that. Tamotsu looked at her face and he could tell she couldn't read the menu. He spoke in between short breaths, "Here....tell me what you like....and I'll whip up what I can for you." His head tilted to the enterance of the counter so he could hear her better. His throbbing head wouldn't allowe her voice to reach him if he hadn't done so.
 
Damien looked at Elle as she talked to the guard


"heh, let me guess, a group of lads? well boys will be boys Miss Elle"


he looked her over, a slight smile came to his face


"Well... Its a pleasure to meet you Miss Elle"


Damien took her hand, bringing it up to as he bowed a bit and he kissed it, one of the guards cleared his throat


"-ahem- Elle, Prince Damien Terry..."


Damien towered over her, with his long black hair and focused, piercing wolf-like eyes but he tried to be as un-intimidating as he could
 
Noticing that this guy seemed quite dehydrated Isis pulled an unopened bottle of water out of her bag, handing it to him.


'Drink this. You'll be able to focus more clearly.' She said, smiling slightly. He was quite intimidating but she figured if he worked here then he couldn't be too bad. She honestly didn't know what to order. Glancing over at the menu again she sighed.


'Can I just get some fried rice or something? And maybe some honey chicken.' She asked, hoping he didn't look at her as if she were insane. She drummed her fingers against the counter, becoming instantly lost in thought. She studied the rundown restaurant and decided it could definately look better with a coat of paint. And less grease. And it would attract more customers if it had an air conditioner. She pulled out a pen and began writing down her ideas on a napkin for no apparent reason. She became slightly self conscious being in that place, noticing she was one of the only customers.
 
Elle laughed and shook her head 'No, no it was the girls." she grinned and bowed her head to her betrothed, reminding him with her eyes they need to act like they have met, and did this by choise. "Hello, again." she smiled and said "We need to talk, about the ceeremony tomorow." she lied and then said "Will you exuse us?" to the guards and they nodded, winking at her and she rolled her eyes. Elle had to admit she was a little intimidated by the prince, as she looked up at him with her amber eyes and long black hair.
 
Loki coughed. "Jayson, I need the biggest sword you have. The one you DON'T have on display," he whispered. "You know the one I mean, right?"


Kristina walked past the shop, going to the bakery.
 
Damien glanced at the guards, nodding his head, without a word they moved off, Damien gestured


"shall we?" he asked, offering to walk with her along the balcony walkway, overlooking the huge forest, down below they could see the town, the small controlled fires and all.


"I wont lie... i'm about as nervous about all this as you are... you look beautiful by the way" he said as they walked, he did like that dress on her, and the shoes...
 
Jayson raised an eyebrow at Loki. What was he talking about. How did he know who he was?


'I'm sorry sir, but I don't understand your request. Would you care to step into my office a moment so we can discuss this further?' He asked, excusing himself from Dani's presence. Who was this man and why was he here? He glanced back to where Michahael sat talking to the princess and a frown furrowed his brow. Everything was happening today it would seem. He ushered the man into the small office space, gesturing for him to sit in a chair as he closed the door.


'What is it I can do for you?' He asked.
 
The woman pulled out a water bottle speaking kindly to him offering it to him, "Drink this. You'll be able to focus more clearly." Tamotsu was slightly taken back by her, small, but kind gesture. He wasn't accustomed to taking hand outs though. He took it from her and bowed his head in thanks, "Arigatou..." He doubted she understand what he said but it didn't matter, his bow was greatful enough. Uncapping it he tilted his head back and downed the bottle of water, gasping harshly when he finished. Her voice came once more and it gathered his attention as she spoke, "Can I just get some fried rice or something? And maybe some honey chicken." Tamotsu grinned a bit and replied, "Might just be the smartest thing to order here. It'll be up in a minute." He turned around and went over to his preping station and started to cook her food, trying to keep the greace out. Seeing that she did help him out he'd do what he could to make the food at least desient. When he turned around she was writing on a peice of paper, completely lost in her own thought. Leaning over the counter he spoke, accidently startling her, "Whatcha writin'?"
 
Elle smiled and waved goodbye to the guars, she was always polite and she flushed a little at the comment, not many boys were interested in her that way, to many of the guards and some others she was liek a little sister, who could kick thier ass. She nodded and followed him, walking and looking at the veiw. "I was beyond nervous and surprised I mean why me?" she aksed and said "Don't get used to it, i don't wear this often."
 
"yes i'd imagine, i would never ask you go out of your way in such a way... Elle, in the.. well, barely a year since i came back, i know you are well loved, both in the palace and in the town, i think thats why you were chosen, a real link between the nobility in the palace and the people below... of course this got us both off guard, to be honest i always imagined i'd end up marrying the daughter of some minor noble, or i would marry one of the female warriors in the enclave down in the roots where i spent my exile, and well, after seeing you, I'm grateful"


he sighed looking in the distance, far off in the distance an american spy drone was flying, scanning the outside of the tree.


"I saw you training some young ones earlier on today, you're a strong woman, if we weren't betrothed, i would ask you to a one on one match"
 
Elle smiled, listening to him talk, and said "Well, I suppose, one of the nobles thinks it's because i will be able to 'handle' you. It's discusting, really what they say." she shook her head pushing ehr anger to the back of her mind. Elle had a relativly good state of mind, unless someone proved to her, after she'd met them that they couldn't be trusted, they were an equal to her, no matter their past. This had gotten her a lot of heartbreak but she still kept that state of mind. She laughed at his comment "I'm kind of glad too, I have to admit I would feel horrible if i was marring someone gentle as that's not my nature when i am angry . . . " she trailed of. Elle had a short fuse and when she was angry he was VERY angry. She smiled and said "Thankyou, it does wonders to keep me fit." she said smiling. "I also love it, he kids are so sweet, i have millions of drawings they have drawn."
 
Damien raised an eyebrow


"really now?... well, if its not imposing, I would like to see some of these drawings, if thats ok?"


he smiled a bit, putting his hands behind his back


"... and its true about these nobles saying things behind your back... one of the things i'm kind of grateful that i lost in my exile, its amazing, its actually illegal down there to talk about people negatively behind their back, if its negative, you have to say it to their face, if its possitive, then you can whisper all you please"


off the corner of his eye, and in the background noise he could hear 2 noblewomen talking


"is that the savage prince? with that dirty little fighting teacher?"


"i think it is... maybe they could crawl into a filthy little hole together"


"why? they wouldnt notice"


the 2 noblewomen started giggling, then stopped and scampered off when they say Damien looking right at them with an expression that said "i heard that"
 
Isis jumped as he returned, looking up from her scribbled notes and blushing lightly.


'Oh.. just a few thoughts, about how this place could get a ton more customers and such.' She said, shrugging and putting the lid back on the pen, beginning to slide the napkin into her bag. 'It's just what I do when i get bored. i'm a stickler for appearances I guess, even if it's just a storefront.' She shrugged, flashing him a smile. She then bit her lip, hoping he wouldn't judge her. She always tried so hard to be nice, to make sure they didn't think she was 'up herself' but she worried that she would. She brushed her hair out of her eyes, the dark brown mass still managing to be tameable in the stifling heat.


'I don't understand how you could possibly work in such conditions. It's absolutely awful in here.' She said, picking up another napkin to wipe away a bead of sweat that was forming on her brow.
 
Elle glared and the women and smiled at him "Of course you ca, shall we go?" she asked holing out her hand and she smiled "That is one law i wish we had here." she sighed and then grinned at his question. "When i am mad . . lets say I get very loud and . . . Not violent, never that just i am very harsh." she giggled, a little and said "it scares some people away . . " she smiled again and said "If you wish you can watch a class, or help me teach." she sugested he seemed interested.
 
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