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PB&J or Mac n' Cheese?

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[II Kode Red II]

Have you ever thought about what protects our hearts[♥]?
Just a cage of rib bones--and other various parts...
So it's fairly simple to cut right through the mess...
...And stop that muscle that makes us confess.

º Gwenivere snorted, ignoring his smile and refusing to let herself hug him tightly like she wanted so desperately to do. She had to be cold. Cold and detatched--he deserved no better. "And what made you think I needed rescuing, Sir? I'm fully capable of taking care of myself and my sisters" she said airily, getting up and moving away from him and back to Cavalier. "You do realize, of course, that all of this never would've happened if you wretched princes had stayed in your own kingdoms? If none of this marriage nonsense had ever been brought up?" she said bitterly, turning her back to him completely. She mustn't let him see her in a moment of weakness. She cleared her throat softly, trying to fight back the tears that threatened to course down her cheeks. After this ordeal was over--never again would she allow herself to cry. "It was very foolish of you to come all the way out here and get yourself wounded over someone who no longer trusts nor wants anything to do with you and your family" she whispered angrily, removing her cloak and laying it over the horse's saddle. Right before her rants could begin, she heard the door open once again. Looking eagerly towards the entrance, she saw her younger sister collapse on the ground. Gwen could feel her throat tighten up as her legs moved on their own; running to her fallen sister. "Kai!!!" she yelled, her voice catching. The princess dropped to her knees and gathered the younger girl's small frame to her own body, rocking side to side slightly. This couldn't be happening. Was she injured? Worridely, she checked her sister's body for any cuts or broken bones, finding none with relief. She picked up her sister and stood up with a little difficulty because of her attire. Slowly and carefully, she stumbled back towards Cavalier and Oliver, laying Kaiko down on a bed of moss. Gwen held her head, tears trickling freely down her rosied cheeks. 'Oh, Thena, what do I do? Where are you?' she thought miserably, stroking Kaiko's hair.

[[ OOC: Ugh, short crappy post. I won't be posting too much in the coming week or so. Final exams. ; ____ ; I'll try my best. ]]

We are so fragile...
And our cracking bones make noise--
& we are just breakable, breakable, breakable girls and boys...

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♤ LucienxxxSkylar CahnxxxLeandor♤

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Lucien felt his heart drop at her words. She had crossed her arms while he explained but as he went on. Her demeanor began to change. She stumbled forward before falling into his arms. He held her close as she spoke, not daring to interrupt. It was surprising that she was still willing to even come close to him, much less forgive him for past actions. He smiled a little at her comments. He supposed he would wouldn't he? That was fine. He would do anything to regain her trust. A relationship without trust would never last and he wanted theirs to last. So he would do whatever he could to prove to her that he would never even think about harming her again.

The youngest Leandor prince took her hand; the one pointed at his face, and kissed it. "It won't ever happen again." He would never let her get kidnapped again. Not for as long as he was still alive. He truly hoped he would be able to keep such a promise. "Let's... go back." He smiled at her. It was probably about time they left anyway. In the back of his mind, he thought about Demitri and the other princesses. Were they still in the base? He was sure that the Magnisius prince could handle himself but... he took his mind from that. The other princes would be looking. They would find it eventually. They would help if they could.

He turned his gaze to Alwin and Melody. They seemed to be making up just fine. That was always a good sign. "I think... we could all use a nice break." He sighed. It was time they headed back to the town. They could sleep at the Inn or they could camp out here until morning. But he really didn't want to. They were so close to the base and there was no telling what would happen if they stayed. What if more came and tried to finish the job? He wouldn't risk it. He refused to risk it.

It did not take long for them to reach town. Or at least it didn't seem like it took long. The trips back always seemed to take less time than the trip to. It was a strange thing really but nice when you wanted to get home as soon as possible. Of course, they weren't home. They were in a town close to it. That would have to do for the rest of the night.

[[CRAP POST TT^TT]]

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[harpooons]

σ ℓ ι ʋ є я. ӽ α η ɗ є я. ϻ α g η ι s ι u s.

{ ωє ηєєɗ t ι ϻ є ღ }

{ σηℓy t ι ϻ є ღ }

Gwen seemed offended, and Oliver sighed quietly. Yes, wretched princes indeed. Of course he had expected Gwen to be cold, but it wasn't his fault any of this happened. Not that he wouldn't put the blame on someone else entirely; Demitri was his brother and therefore Oliver had to be involved in the blame in one way or another. But that didn't mean he was actually part of it, and it was quite annoying.
"I see that you're fine, but I--" he was cut off, with Gwen's harsh whisper, and a look of... sadness? Hurt? Surprise? Fell onto his features. Her angrily whispered words were like a slap, and a hard one at that. He didn't know words had such power. But apparently, spoken by someone you were falling in love with, they did.

He didn't even try to protest, he couldn't find his voice to argue. He didn't notice the restraint and sorrow that was practically radiating off of his fiance.

But he was snapped out of his deep thought with Gwen's cry, and looked to see a collapsed Kaiko on the ground. Oliver tried to get up to help with her, offer any type of assistance or comfort, but as soon as he tried standing pain shot through him. He winced and he plopped back down, irritated and feeling defeated. Oliver could only watch as Gwen worriedly looked over her little sister, and he did so with a bit of a worried look of his own.

When Gwen laid her sister down on a softer place on the ground and sat there, crying quietly, Oliver couldn't just sit there and watch anymore. Even if he wanted to. He rose slowly and gingerly, and once he was sure he could stand he walked slowly over to where Gwen was. He sat beside her with a quiet sigh of relief, and didn't say anything for a moment.
"She'll be fine." he murmured, almost whispering, and then realized Gwen must be upset about her older sister as well. "So will Athena. All three of you will get back home unscathed, I promise." he vowed, even though he didn't know where Athena was or if she was okay. But it probably wasn't the best time to point that out to this terribly upset girl that was next to him.

He was quieted for another moment or two, then spoke up again. He felt now he should explain things. It might lighten the load a little for Gwen and probably make her trust him just a bit more. And it might be easier for her to have someone there who she still felt fine around.
"I'm sorry, Gwen," he began solemnly, then went on, "But I promise you I didn't have a hand in any way in kidnapping you, your sisters, or the Hemelia princesses. It was my elder brother and I know the Leandor princes had to do with it. But I swear, on my life, on my kingdom, hell, on the whole universe, that I did not have a hand in it. I would never do that to you." he whispered fiercely, stopping for a minute. "I see now that you were fine, and I never should have doubted, but I had to come nonetheless. Despite your strength, Gwen, you haven't had the training a prince has. Which is stupid. The kingdoms should train Princesses exactly for this reason, if not even better than the princes! But I'm rambling. I had to make sure you were alright, b--" he bit his tongue at the last part, deciding now was probably not the best time to tell her he loved her. So, done explaining, hoping he got the message through, that he did care about her, did worry about her, and that he would have never even considered kidnapping her.

Oliver gently wiped some of her flowing tears away, offering a small smile, and waited.

xxxxxxxxxɓut tєℓℓ ϻє ɗ α я ℓ ι η g, ɗσ yσu ωιsђ ωє'ɗ ғαℓℓ ιη ℓ σ ʋ є? ღ
the s e c o n d child of magnisius

((No worries.))

[Pevo]

_{ » Adrian Lo Magnisius - - - ||

{Requiem for the Lost Princess}

Watching her leave Adrian jumped back just in time to dodge the incoming attack of the brute. Unfortunately for Adrian it did not seem like these two were going to end their ruthless assaults. Sparks literally flew at the impact of the blade against the axe and knives. Thankfully Lance, rest his soul, had taught him how to defend himself better than actually attacking. So his defensive stance proved more valuable than anything at the moment. To survive, that is what he desired at the moment. And he would. While dodging this onslaught Adrian formed a plan. How could he make these brutes cease their relentless attacks? Or better how could he have them topple one another once again?

Cunningly Adrian blocked the axe, sliding the blade’s sharp side down and used blunt of the blade to hit the male in the groan. Taking a step back Adrian smirked.

”Did you really let a girl trick you? How pitiful. Such uselessness really. No wonder I’ve never heard of you in my kingdom’s men. You have to be the worse bumbling idiots I’ve laid eyes across. Kidnapping princesses just to have them escape on you all. Now you are getting whipped by a worthless prince? Sad really”

Adrian watched as his words bugged them extremely. This caused a couple of minor things to occur. First was that they were having a difficult time keeping their emotions together. With this particular one it led to sloppy fighting tactics. They were no longer trying to double team him but argue back and strike one at a time. ”Damn you little piece of royal trash. Shut the hell up. We DID succeed at stealing these useless whores and no damn punk playing hero is going to beat us” one of them called before making a slight error in his steps and ran right into Adrian’s trip.

”Such a shame really. I bet this will haunt you for a long time.” Adrian stated while jumping back to dodge a knife. ”Losing to princess Kaiko. Being outsmarted by a sweet girl like her? Honestly” Backing up against the wall Adrian felt the cold stone tablet. Faking a grin Adrian shook his head as the male with the axe charged. ”And now you are about to get knocked out by this little piece of royal trash” Adrian said before slipping out of the way and letting the wall and this man do the work for him. Adrian did however wince as the male slid to the flood no longer moving. Did he over do it?

”Reks, You damn b*****d”” the other male said before backing away. Backing away? Did he really fear Adrian? The young prince walked forward a bit just to see that it was in fact true. Perhaps this man was smarter than he thought. Adrian took this opportunity to make a dash for where Kaiko was. Little ways down he felt a sharp come across his face. Then another taking strains of his hair, and a few more hitting against the side of his arm and leg. What in the heck was going on? Holding the blade in front of him he noticed that behind him the male had returned with arrows. Adrian began to run fast though the injuries to his left leg prevented him from going full out.

Thankfully though Adrian escaped the barrage of arrows. Entering into a staircase he debated on what to do. It was then he noticed the blood on the ground. Whose was this? He hoped to god that it wasn’t Kaiko’s blood. A fear ran down his spine as he began to run again, determined to find his lost betrothed. Well…no longer were they engaged, not after what had occurred. At least she put faith in him for a second. It was then the voices came clear in the distance. At first a voice of a female, then that of Oliver….Oliver? Adrian paused for a moment. He was here, he made it. Adrian couldn’t help the sigh of relief that crept over him. Taking a step Adrian felt a final pain surge through his body. Falling to the ground on his knees Adrian reached back to feel an arrow lodged in his right shoulder. Pulling the arrow out Adrian gave a small ‘urgh’ before falling over.

Creeping up on him the scarred male laughed pulled Adrian up by his hair like previously. Adrian’s silver orbs fell upon Gwen. So much like Kaiko. Then upon his lost princess herself. Scarred, battered and bruised. How could he have let this happen? Adrian quietly drew the blade and struggled to hold it. ”Don’t even think about it damn brat” he roughly called, obviously not knowing that his brother and the princesses were there. Knocking it out of his hand it slide to the ground far away. Adrian felt his pulse faltering slightly. To come so far just to fail…that was his life..

Lance...I tried...I really did. I hope I showed I wasn't just so push over prince who had everything handed to him on a silver platter...and Kaiko...

Consciousness was slowly leaving him bit by bit. He struggled to keep himself wake but it wasn't helping when someone was holding him up by his brown locks.

[II Kode Red II]

Have you ever thought about what protects our hearts[♥]?
Just a cage of rib bones--and other various parts...
So it's fairly simple to cut right through the mess...
...And stop that muscle that makes us confess.

º The middle Gorngus princess paid Oliver no mind when he came and sat next to her. She felt absolutely no obligation to acknowledge his presence; she'd said all she had wanted to say. Her thoughts and attention was focused on her baby sister, who looked so fragile and worn on the ground beside her. She laid her cloak over Kaiko's small form, hoping that that small girl could find peace when she was asleep. Peace that they'd all been deprived of the last few days. Peace that might not truly return to the minds and hearts of any of the princesses even after this episode was over. She was almost eager to see how the culprits would be dealt with; what punishments would be dolled out to those responsible. Obviously, the marriages previously arranged between her sisters and the princes would be ended immediately. But what of Hemelia? Melody looked pretty happy with her little traitor earlier; like they'd just bumped into each other or something. It almost made Gwen sick. On the topic of traitors...

She glaced at the prince out of the corner of her eye when he began to explain himself, taking genuine interest. Nothing he said could make up for what happened; as far as she was concerned, all the princes were responsible. If not directly, those remaining should have at least tried to prevent this nightmare from happening in the first place. Why hadn't anyone spoken up? Had a little bell not gone off in anyone's head even suggesting that this sort of act was utterly immoral and unacceptable?! Bringing herself to listen to what Oliver was rambling about, she felt almost offended when he began to imply that princesses really aren't well-equiped in carrying out rescue missions. Luckily for him, he switched gears and temporarily appeased her fiery temper. Once he had finished, he smiled the most sad, pathetic little smile Gwen had ever witnessed. The smile that made her heart melt all over again.

She sighed, unable to stay mad at someone so sincere. "What's done is done" she said softly, gently removing a few strands of hair from Kaiko's face. "Now all that's left to do is pick up the pieces and move on" she said a bit more sure of herself, clearing her throat. She couldn't help but smile back at him, however. She began to slowly lean over, intent on giving him a quick kiss on the cheek to let him know that she did in fact trust him, when she heard a commotion coming from the secret staircase. She sat back up stiffly, and turned her head in the direction of the noise. Very clearly, she heard a man call out "Don't even think about it, damn brat!". Brat? Was it Athena? Or another princess? Her curiosity overcame her, and very quietly, she rose. She looked Oliver directly in the eyes sternly and motioned for him to wait with Kaiko. Took the bow from her back, grabbed an arrow, and made her way over to the stairs entrance. She looked back once more and again motioned for Oliver to stay put. She grabbed a hold of the chain and pulled slowly, thankful that the old timbers of the wooden door didn't creak as she did so.

Her eyes fell upon a boy and a man a little ways down the staircase. The boy was Adrian, and the man was gripping him tightly by the hair. By the looks of things, Adrian was tired and lacked the strength to fight back. Gwen crouched halfway behind the now propped up door, using it as a defensive shield in case she was discovered. She silently loaded the arrow and aimed. It was worlds different to aim at another human being instead of a hay-stuffed target-- if she'd taken too long to think about it, Gwen might not have been able to bring herself to harm another living creature. But since she didn't... the arrow flew true, whistling through the air before coming into contact with the shoulder of the man holding Adrian. A yell of pain rang through the still air, and as if it was a cue, Gwen threw thr door back all the way and practically lept down the stairs towards the prince, who was becoming less responsive by the second. The man who she'd shot had released the boy, and lost his footing on a stair, causing him to tumble backwards down the rest of them. She managed to manuver herself to where she could lay the fallen Adrian's arm over her shoulders and pull him up to a semi-standing position. With even greater difficulty than she'd had with Kaiko, she stubbornly dragged his half-limp body up the stairs at an aggonizing pace. "Almost there" she thought as she continued to labor under his weight, "Try to... stay with me, Adrian" she said breathily. After what seemed like hours, she gently lowered his body on the ground just outside of the entrance. She put her hands on her knees as she leaned forward slightly, trying to catch her breath. But they weren't out of the woods quite yet. She groaned as she heard someone discover the body at the bottom of the stairs and begin their own ascent. "Damnit" she growled, taking her bow and an arrow, aiming once more. She waited for a clear shot, heart racing as the footsteps got closer and closer. It all ended quickly: he appeared, she left go of the arrow, and he fell back down the stairs as quickly as he had run up. She shoved the door shut stomped on it in an attempt to lodge it into the dirt.

When it appeared as if no one else was coming, she grabbed the fallen prince by the shirt and dragged him over to where his brother and Kaiko were. Noticing immediately the trail of blood he was leaving behind him, Gwen groaned as she laid him by her sister and stumbled towards Cavalier and her medical kit once more.
She washed the wound, applied a salve, and bandaged it, making a note that it would need immediate medical attention when they returned--not so much for bleeding, but to prevent infection. "You Magnisiuses seem to have a knack for getting yourselves injured" she mused, collapsing next to Oliver. She placed the cantine next to Adrian in case he was still awake; or even when he woke up and got thirsty. Once she began to relax, Gwen realized how exhausted she was. It was also frustrating knowing that she couldn't fall asleep; no matter how badly she wanted too. Both of the princes were injured and Kaiko was unconcious. She was pretty much the only one fit to defend anyone at this point. She still had to find Athena, but she couldn't go alone. This was a bad situation all around.

We are so fragile...
And our cracking bones make noise--
& we are just breakable, breakable, breakable girls and boys...

[toniie maccaroniie-x]

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I never really ever know what to say
When all of my emotions get in the way
I'm just trying to get us on the same page.

☀Seiko A n g e l i c a Hemelia

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Seiko was angry. She was so mad with what Lucien had done, that another side of her had taken over. She didn't feel like being angry at this moment, her body was in so much agony she felt as though she was going to pass out. Closing her eyes, she nodded in agreement with Lucien. Getting out of here and at least finding a hotel was the greatest sounding thing ever at this point. Her dress was cut and half revealing her body. She needed clothes, and stuff to put on her cuts to heal them. As they all then headed out to the nearest city, the people that were on the streets stared in awe. "The princesses of Hemelia !" One male shouted as a finger shot to point at the females, along with the women of the village screaming as the handsome prince's came through with their horses.

Seiko forced her sleepy eyes open, and waved with a small smile. As the people of the village ran around frantically, they made their way to the local Inn. The young princess stumbled as she got off the horse, and winced in pain. Her legs were killing her and she just wanted to sit down. Grumbling to herself she walked into the in with Lucien behind her. Her legs carried her to the desk and the leaned against it, her dress pratically falling apart. The Inn-man gasped and looked away from the almost half naked princess. "A-ahh.. P-princess Seiko and Prince Lucien." he started, "O-one room coming right up.." He scrambled to get a key for a seperate key for both of them. "H-here you go.." Outstretching her painful arm, she grabbed one key.

"Thanks, but we only need one room.." She rolled her eyes in slight annoyance and turned towards the stairs. Making her way to the room he had given, she unlocked the door and walked in to instantly throw herself down on the bed and close her eyes. Wow, this felt nice, but a shower would feel so much nicer. A small smile formed on her face as she thought about her own bed, and her own warm house. It sounded so nice right about now.

[ Failed post. D: ]


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[Pevo]

_{ » Adrian Lo Magnisius - - - ||

{Requiem for the Lost Princess}

Adrian barely hung on as he witnessed Kaiko’s sister rescue him from the clutches of the scarred man. Not only did she save him from him but she gave him a clear beat down, knocking him down the stairs twice now. In a bit of pain, okay a bit was an understatement; in sever pain Adrian attempted to walk but felt the sharp stings go throughout his body. Closing his eyes he tried to rest momentarily. It wasn’t that the damage to his body was that deadly but that Adrian had not been use to this pain before. Wincing slightly as she applied a little medical care Adrian opened his eyes to gaze over at Kaiko.

His attention went to Gwen who appeared to be speaking about how the princes were injured. Multiple? The silver orbs hit his older brother who seemed injured as well. For a reason only known to himself Adrian emitted a very soft chuckle. Having enough strength to push himself up, after that very quick rest he tried to speak.

”It…is the least we can do for the ones we put in harms way…”

True, he screwed up. The rescue didn’t seem to be in the best light and the situation seemed to be getting grim as each passing second came and gone. Oliver seemed to be having difficultly as well. Adrian wasn’t sure of his injury but one thing was for certain. After everything that occurred he would not let himself fall over so easily. Sure he did need help which is why he appreciated the Gorgnus princess saving his life, but there was one thing he needed to do for sure. It was to get the two princesses out of here. Soon better than later. Shifting his eyes to the epee on the ground Adrian attempted to push himself up, struggling, aching in pain but wanting to get himself up. He desired to stand. Call it a burst of energy or the desire to prove he wasn't useless but he wanted to do this.

”I appreciate you saving my life” Adrian winced while staggering over to the blade and picking it up. Then when his goal was accomplished he made his way over to Kaiko. With a thud Adrian landed beside her, hopefully not awaking the girl. Setting the epee to his side Adrian placed a hand against her cheek momentarily. ”I…wish this did not happen…at first I was skeptical of the whole arranged marriage but…now I…was looking forward to it more talking to the unconscious princess than to Oliver and Gwen.

A soft sigh escaped his lips, slowly, extremely slowly his strength was returning little by little. Arrow wounds were not a major issue; it was just the initial shocks that caused him grief. Only thing that truly hurt was his shoulder. Thankfully, Gwen had given him something for the pain. Lowering his eyes he couldn’t hide the in coming tears that seemingly began to appear. Course the way he was facing the two could not see. Adrian lifted her up a bit so she was resting against him instead of on the ground.

”We need to get out of here…brother any suggestions?”

[ooc]Hooray for a semi terrible post[/ooc]

[harpooons]

σ ℓ ι ʋ є я. ӽ α η ɗ є я. ϻ α g η ι s ι u s.

{ ωє ηєєɗ t ι ϻ є ღ }

{ σηℓy t ι ϻ є ღ }

A relief like no other he'd ever experienced - a relief that perhaps even outranked the moment he'd found Gwen - flooded through Oliver. She forgave him and (seemingly) trusted him, and that was all he wanted. It was good to know that she didn't hate him, even though he would've taken it and understood if she did. Hell, if he'd been a princess, he'd be pretty damn angry about this, too. But like Gwen had said, what was done was done, and it was time to move on. Consequences and the like would be dealt with later. After they were all safe at home, preferably uninjured and not in any pain.

The princess began leaning over ever so slowly, to kiss him or something else Oliver didn't know, but she was startled by a yell. Oliver heard it too, and thought it was probably another pesky guards from earlier, and the realization hadn't hit the prince until that moment; he'd killed at least two people. And when he'd done it, he hadn't even noticed, or cared. It was quite the startling thought considering he didn't even like fighting, or war, which was all that stuff he was supposed to be amazing at. Yet, he'd murdered two people (he estimated) so easily. However, Oliver would think about that later. Right now, there was a guard that may or may not attack their little group, in which case Gwen would be the only one who could really put up a fight considering he had large surges of pain every time he tried to stand or move more then his hand or head, and Kaiko was out cold. But Gwen seemed to take care of things rather easily - Though Oliver had had his hand on his sword the entire time, ignoring the fact he'd be of absolutely no use what-so-ever.

His fiance didn't seem to be screaming or fighting (the latter seemed much more likely for someone like Gwen) so he wasn't that worried. Until, of course, she proceeded to drag his brother up the stairs. Oliver's reflex reaction was to jump up and see if he was okay, but of course, a sharp pricking sensation went through him.
"Ow." he mumbled after sitting back down, sighing with irritation. He wasn't used to uselessness. Gwen dragged him back to where he and Kaiko still were, and began cleaning his wounds, voicing the exact thought that had been going through the prince's head.
"Yes, it does seem that way, doesn't it?" He laughed, his eyes reflecting worry for his younger brother. It was a natural thing to be protective of younger siblings - Oliver was no exception.

After a moment, Adrian slowly drifted back to consciousness and it seemed like he'd heard the conversation previously, and Oliver only watched him as he spoke and move, so concerned for Kaiko. He obviously felt something for her, because he wouldn't be so forward with someone he didn't feel something for. Well, it was nice to know his brother didn't hate this arrangement.
"Huh? Oh. You're right. But I have absolutely no suggestions except for perhaps a ride to a nearby inn? The only one uninjured and completely fine here is Gwen, so it would be a slow journey." he said after being adressed, then realized the princess would probably take that wrong.
"Not that you're slow, Gwen, I just mean we are. Because we're uhm, injured." he said, smiling a little at the end. If you thought about it, or maybe it was just that he was a bit off from loss of blood, but the situation was rather amusing.

xxxxxxxxxɓut tєℓℓ ϻє ɗ α я ℓ ι η g, ɗσ yσu ωιsђ ωє'ɗ ғαℓℓ ιη ℓ σ ʋ є? ღ
the s e c o n d child of magnisius

[Innocence The Sin2]

ೄ Ƙąĭĸơ Ɲǡʀɥțȃ Ɠōŗƞǥǚşೄ

`~ Isn't there a Ϣhite Кnight upon a fiery steed?~`

`~Late at night I toss and turn and Ðʀɇдм of what I need.~`

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[Dream Sequence. Not really important, so don't expect too much. Hurr.]

Darkness. Vast open space. Nothing.

Kaiko was walking in that very same area. There was absolutely nothing in every direction. Nothing but a far off white spot. The identity of this white object was undetectable from the distance she was. She walked faster, curious about what lay ahead of her. The only sound was that of her mary-janes clicking against the nonvisable floor she moved along.

It seemed like forever that she walked. The white wasn't an object as it turned out. It was light. But, nearing this light she could see a figure standing. Kai paused in her tracks, her lips moving silently, mouthing the word 'Mother'. She made a dash towards the woman's figure, only to have it fade away into the simular form of her eldest sister. She tugged on her sister's hands, "Where's mother? Where's mother? Why'd she leave, Thena? Doesn't she love us?" Athena didn't say anything. She merely lent down, kissing young Kaiko's forehead. Athena then burst into a yellow light, seperating into many different specks. The lights began to all fly away as fireflies.

She watched the fireflies take off as the dark surroundings disappeared. She now stood in a vally of sorts. The area was green and lush, filled with grass and colorful flowers of all sorts. She smiled at the happy environment. She turned around, only to see a beautiful white horse grazing behind her. Not any white horse. Her Gabriel. "Gabriel! Oh, Gab!" She approached the horse happily, running her hand along his thick neck. Gabriel let her take his head between her hands, pushing his snout against her in a lovingly fashion. "Oh, Gab. I've missed you ever so much." Her moment of happiness had to end, just like all good things must. Gabriel began to count his front hoof against the ground in a warning. He let out a loud cry, shaking his head this way and that, knocking the small princess to the ground. "G-Gabriel? What's the matter?" He lifted his body onto his back legs, kicking his front hooves in the air only to come striking down against Kaiko. Her body burst through the green grass, knocking her back into the dark area of nothingness yet again.

Tears ran down her face. She sat up on the dark ground, wiping her eyes of her tears. Why did everything have to be so confusing? Wasn't Gabriel her best friend? Why had he done such a thing? Now, sitting on front of her, was an orange feline whom seemed as if he was waiting for her. "Thomas? What are you doing here?" She got up, moving towards Thomas, only to have him get on his four legs and move away from her. "Now, Mr.Contrary. Come'ere" Thomas let out a meow and then ran off ahead. She chased after the cat in the dark, seeing nothing but his orange fur against the black background. He led her up to two doors before he came to a stop. She huffed a bit, bending over to pick him up. "Thomas, just why did you have to be so difficult?" He meowed again, rubbing up against her chest as she held him. Her optics shifted towards the two doors he led her to. No longer where they in this black land. They were inside the Gorngus castle, facing two doors. One right beside the other, though leading to two very different rooms. "Home! Thomas, you've brought me home!" She reached her hand towards the door knob, opening it. On the other side of the door stood something she had not expected.

Adrian.

Kaiko shifted her curled hand to her face, shifting in her sleep against Adrian's form.

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They arrived at the town to have people pointing at them. Well, that was nice now wasn't it? But then again, they did stick out like sore thumbs. What were they suppose to do anyway? Sighing, he led them to the inn where the innkeeper recognized them as well. No doubt the man was shocked at how they appeared. Who wouldn't be? They were injured, covered in dirt and tired beyond belief. The man outstretched four keys so they could all have a room but Seiko seemed to refuse. Only one room? For whom he wondered. Was it for her and her sister then? He shrugged and grabbed a key before following her. Who actually knew what was going through the girl's head?

She unlocked her door and seemed to stumble through. Lucien was tempted to help her but he didn't. He followed her in silence and she collapsed on the bed. That actually worried him. Was she really that exhausted? Of course she is! You would be too if you had to go through the same thing! He scolded himself mentally before walking to the side of the bed to lift her up. "You should probably take a shower..." He said gently. He had this strange feeling that she was furious with him. But he batted it down. She was not really showing any real signs of it but... Bah! He would deal with it when it happened! There was no real point in doing anything now.

He sighed and sat on the bed. His thoughts completely left him; his attention of what was going on in the room did too. The night was long and he did not notice if Seiko said anything or did anything. It was just long. That was all he could comprehend. What would possibly be able to rid him of this overwhelming guilt? His dear princess had done nothing to retaliate. That was probably why he felt so bad. He would have been happier if she had slapped him and possibly run a sword through him. That would probably have made the guilt die knowing she had done something to try and get revenge. Wasn't that human nature? Of course it was.

But here she was defying that nature. It was shocking and tormenting. Unless she knew not doing anything would hurt even more...? Ugh! This was just not what he needed to think about! He snapped back to reality with the moon low in the sky. It would be morning soon. He turned to see that Seiko had already gone to sleep. He smiled at her sleeping form. Standing he made for the door. He doubted she would want to see his face the moment she woke up. "Goodnight Seiko..." He whispered softly before opening the door.

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{Requiem for the Lost Princess}

Adrian glanced down slightly after listening to Oliver and Gwen speak. Curiously he wondered what the young princess in his arms was dreaming about. Obviously she wasn’t dead because she moved against him, almost like she was snuggling closer to get warmth of some kind. Adrian knew they could no longer stay here. Despite their valiant efforts they needed help. But who was even remotely close enough to aid in their plight? No one came to mind as the prince ran a mental list through his mind. Finally it came to that he would have to leave and get assistance. Not without Kaiko though. Although he knew where she was currently, he had to be realistic. All four of them would not be able to get out together. Strength in numbers correct, however not when the numbers are injured, fatigued, and lacking in supplies.

Kissing the top of her forehead the prince sighed. Adrian forced himself to pick Kaiko up and walk over to his brother and Gwen. Leaning down he placed her into Oliver’s arms. Giving a nervous expression he before walking over to pick up the epee. ‘We can no longer stay here. I will be right back” Adrian whispered to his brother and Gwen before leaving through the passage. Down the stairs he went in hopes that he would not run into Sir Scarred Face. So far so good. Adrian continued down the hallway slowly than before. Cautious now, ready to get the heck out of this place and gather actual allies and storm back here. This would have been easier with Lance…

He would have known what to do…he was his shield, his best defense and his loyal friend…

Noting that Adrian had a thing for running into people the prince halted around the corner this time, hearing footsteps. Taking the epee in both hands he swing quickly to try and knock down the incoming figure however Adrian was knocked back down to the ground with great force. Two spears were placed in front of his face as he gazed at the steel. His expression was that of ‘I won’t die, I don’t fear death’ but it easily changed once he recognized those style of the weapons. Those were Magnisuis weapons…? And what knocked him over? Adrian peered upward to see a shocking figure. A Magnisuis soldier? Wait was this a fake? They had a helmet on so he couldn’t tell. There were two others surrounding him and they did not seem to strike.

“Just kill me. You already ruined everything for me. You stole someone I care for, and killed my best friend…” Adrian called angrily. The soldier laughed before responding. “Surely I did not teach you will.” Adrian blinked momentarily as he realized the voice. This wasn’t possible though. The knight lowered himself and pulled the helmet off, revealing it was indeed his supposed fallen friend. Adrian could not comprehend what was going on. Adrian tried to speak but could not. ‘Look its those intruders. Damn the real Magnisuis solders.’ One of the brutes said as they attempted to escape but was caught by the two spearmen. This wasn’t possible. Adrian saw Lance die. He was right there. “I saw you stop breathing…I saw it…you were bleeding. You can’t be alive. Did I pass out? This is a dream” Adrian rambled on and Lance simply hit the top of his head with his shield.

“Ah still confused as ever. Shut it I’ll explain on the way out. Lets go” Lance expressed taking him by the arm and pulling him to standing. Adrian stopped and pulled back. “Not without my brother and the Gorgnus princesses” Adrian clenched his fist before turning back. Lance placed a hand on his shoulder “Lead the way” Adrian shook his head and ran off towards the way he originally came from. Lance followed but made sure to keep a look out for the false soldiers. The two spearmen joined with the lead knight as they followed the prince.

Adrian, tired, made his way to the passage and pried it open. Breathing heavily Adrian fell to his knees. “..Oliver...you won’t believe this but I think we might be saved”

[ooc]Yes, I force my NPCs to live razz [/ooc]

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All was quiet for a little bit, all of them obviously deep in thought. How were they going to manage to get away? Oliver himself knew he'd probably pass out soon if they didn't get proper help, and then the only able body left would be Gwen. And Adrian, if he could stand it. Other than that, they were screwed. Oliver sighed, feeling a little hopeless, and then was startled when Adrian gave the princess to him. He looked down at her, peacefully asleep and unaware, and then back up at his younger brother.

He studied the prince's face, and only grew more and more confused.
"Um?" he said, watching his brother walk away. Okay, what the hell was going on? He looked to Gwen but she didn't seem to know anything, so he simply watched the place where his brother had disappeared. After about ten minutes or so, Oliver growing increasingly worried, Kaiko still completely oblivious in his arms, he saw Adrian come back. He sighed a breath of relief, then listened to what he had to say.

Saved? How? Oliver didn't understand, but he hoped nonetheless.
"Really? Wonderful. I'm getting more and more light-headed by the second." he said, blinking and then waiting for an explanation. Then he saw Lance come up, and he offered a smile.
"Oh, hello, Lance." he greeted simply, now understanding how they were saved, and didn't find anything wrong with the Knight's presence. Oliver hadn't known that he'd supposedly died - he was just happy that they would finally be getting back home.

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the s e c o n d child of magnisius

[II Kode Red II]

Have you ever thought about what protects our hearts[♥]?
Just a cage of rib bones--and other various parts...
So it's fairly simple to cut right through the mess...
...And stop that muscle that makes us confess.

º Running around shooting guards and protecting princes had really taken a toll of Gwen. She could feel her body begin to tire, almost as if her energy was being sucked out of her like a leech would. Fatigue set in faster than she'd expected, and immediately she regretted sitting down: now she wouldn't be able to force herself to stand back up. As such thought raced through her head, she threw an annoyed glance at her now ex-fiance. Why'd he have to go and get himself slashed open? And why'd his kid brother have to go and get kidnapped? All of this was their fault--not even theirs; rather, all of the princes. This whole mis-adventure settled it: men were idiots.

Gwen had begun to drift off into a much needed rest when male voices shook her from her pleasant napping. Pouting, she looked up to find a knight standing over them and Adrian going on about how they were saved. Well having a knight was fine and dandy, but in case they'd forgotten, Athena had yet to be rescued. Gwenivere decided it might be a good idea to say so.

Knees wobbling, struggling to stand and being forced to lean on Oliver's sword for support, after what seemed an eternity, the princess got up on her feet. Looking over all the men present, she cleared her throat and placed a hand stubbornly on her hip. "And what of my elder sister? We can't just leave her here! She's still down there somewhere in need of assistance. I refuse to go anywhere until she is safe" she said sternly. "And if no one will accompany me,", she continued,"I will rescue her myself. Goodness knows I've proven I'm more than capapble of doing so. So, what'll it be, gentlemen?"

We are so fragile...
And our cracking bones make noise--
& we are just breakable, breakable, breakable girls and boys...