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Rosalie's features contorted in worry. "The Lord is himself, Tuomas. He wants his kingdom back and I don't blame him" She frowned, "But this is not the way to do it. He should know this.." She trailed off in thought.

Ilyia strained her thoughts for a long moment, unable to establish a telepathic link to Tuomas, given her unfamiliarity with the young man. She frowned, though at the notion that each of them were to withdraw, a simple solution struck her mind. The light of her blade faded as she sheathed it, eyes on the young man the entire time, hoping he would understand to some extent what she would have forming in her mind.
"If that is such the case, then I for one would rather retire for the night..."
With that, and another glance to Tuomas, she headed out through the entryway, taking long strides away from the throne room.

Zarya stood there for a moment longer, torn by the struggle within her. Finally, she forced her legs to move and she left, casting a glance behind her as she did.

Looking down at the bloodied floor, Ari considered the options available. She knew that leaving would be the wisest course, but where could they go? If Katsuto was able to control the castle even now, then there were little places left available. She turned to Ryn, wondering what he would do before looking at the others who were following Aoibheann and Tuomas' advice.

Spinning the blades in his hands, several times, Ryn made his way into the center of the room. Calmly, he breathed out as eyes returned to a silver color.

"I may have been one of Nyx's Bringer of Darkness, but I've broken from that. I may not have entirely exiled the powers of her Darkness, but I'm not going to just accept that as my fate. I suggest you run back to Nyx, Katsuto. I'm not about to let you kill Ari. This time, I'm going to keep the one I love away from your grasp." he said, adopting a defensive stance.

Without turning his head, keeping his eyes locked on Katsuto, he began to speak.

"Ari, I suggest getting everyone to Sanctuary. He can't do anything there, at all.."

With a heavy slam, the massive double doors to the throne room closed and locked to trap all still present within. A glare of indignant fury crossed the vampire's features as he scanned each face before pausing on Ryn.
"No, I do not believe anyone will be leaving at all..."
His face darkened with intense emotion as his gaze turned to Aoibheann and Ari.
"...not until my rightful title is restored to me."
In a swift motion, he vanished from the spot to reappear behind the queen. Gripping her arm tightly, he pulled her forward to hiss threateningly at her.
"With all due respect, 'Your Highness', I will not be going anywhere."
As his nails dug into the skin of her arm, a crimson hue traveled up to the faint markings upon her neck.
"Need I remind you who it was that gave you your powers? Who it was that brought you from a miserable mortal state into one of eternal youth and life?"
With his free hand, he grasped the base of her neck and brought his fangs close to the exposed flesh of her throat.
"Like it or not, my blood runs through your veins as does the blood of all the rulers before you. I created you, Ari, and I can destroy you just as easily."

Stepping forward, then vanishing into thin air, Ryn suddenly appeared behind Katsuto, the white blade glowing brightly as it slashed down swiftly towards the Vampire Lord's arm that was holding Ari's throat.