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Now with everything done The hand maidens lead Rose through the halls of the palace. They did keep close by her, almost surrounding her like it was some kind of escort. It felt as if they were walking to the direct other side of the massive palace and that was almost right. They eventually arrived at a decorated door and the hand maiden pushed it open revealing a long path laid with a red carpet, an alter at the end and Sajuuk standing in the male variant of Cathayan royal robes with a celestial dragon embroidered on the back. He cracked a smile as he saw Rose enter the room, he had been waiting a little longer than expected but it was still nice and just hope she was clueless about what he had been planning until now.

Sajuuk took Rose's hand when she finally made it down the carpet to his side, now letting her into his mind after so long of keeping her out. "Sorry that I was keeping this all form you. I just wanted it to be special for you. You have spent much time wanting to be my wife and shortly you will be. My oath to you sworn in front of the Empress of Cathay and their high priest. I bind myself to you in ritual as we have done already in blood. I swear to love you for the rest of my immortal existence. To cherish every moment we sped together as if it were our last. I will always be here for you from now on. We are one, bound by love. I swear this to the celestial guardians, to the dragon in the north and the phoenix in the south. Accept this ring as a symbol of my oath and of my love for you." Said Sajuuk. The high priest handed him a special ring made from jade with little ruby's placed on the outside. Sajuuk placed it on the finger of Rose, figuring she would not resist. All that was left was for Rose to place the other ring on him and kiss him. She would not need to say a word. The Empress had even prepared a feast for them to celebrate this and another honorary gift.

Now that it was done Sajuuk wrapped his arm around Rose and kissed her deeply. He could now relax completely after having kept this a secret for so long. he knew it had been what she wanted, they could not be together due to the elders but out here in Cathay where the eyes of the elders cannot see he was free to do as he pleased and this was the first step in all of that. he would control himself for now as the Empress was still there. He broke the kiss, "I love you Rose and I hope you will not forget that." He said with a smile. The Empress now took a little time to speak. "You are now bound under Cathay law and since you are both regal born it seems only fitting that you be treated as such during your stay and any other visits. I grant you Rosaline Von Carstine title of Courtier. You will always be welcome within these halls. A place is reserved for you in my personal court if you ever decide to stay here. To you Sajuuk, I grant the title of Governor. A small estate awaits you not far from here. A village will be under your care while your lesser can watch it in your stead. My husband Chen Wen will give the official ceremony for such titles later. For now we can eat..." She paused and turned to walk away, "Or you two can run off to your room but do be careful. It can be awkward to run in those cloths." She said with a smile on her face.

"This means a lot of things Rose. I am just glad to be here with you. I do not much care for anything else. I have a home away from home now where the Elders cannot touch me." Said Sajuuk with a smile. He would have started to laugh a grand laugh but he kept himself calm and collected out of respect for the royal house hold. "Shall we go and mingle with our new nobility? I am sure we will make many friends very quickly given our status outside of this realm." Said Sajuuk. he knew there would be a great deal of politicking going on today but there would also be many genuine questions of interest about them. The number of allies gained here would be invaluable in the grand scheme of things. Sajuuk hugged Rose tight to him, "Let s celebrate this glorious day,,, and i bet you thought it would never happen." He said joking a little bit.

Sajuuk had to think on all of this. He had never looked at it the way Rose did. The rest of what she said was good but now he could actually return home, be welcomed home as his fathers son, be welcomed home as Von Carstine rather than the guardian. The only thing he would need to do is renounce any claim to the throne so that Marcus would not be under threat. "Home.... I can finally go home..." A single tear slipped out from Sajuuk at the thought. He would be able to return, no longer outcast. Even if he was still outcast he had a place here in Cathay. A small position of power but then something else did click into place. This realm, his village would be a great place to hide those at threat from anything. Skadi may even be safer here than within the manor grounds while she grounds but that would take her away form the family and he could not do that, even if she was to turn into a goddess, no child would go through what he did. Sajuuk then just had to laugh, "One for father....." he paused for breath "He would need it. If there is no proof then it did not happen. That is how he deals with most things unless he looks into your eyes and soul in the... creepy way of his." Sajuuk now had to wonder how Shadow would react to all of this. The tow never really spoke on such things, Shadow was always very secretive about Sajuuk and his existence, would any of that change now? These questions would be answered in time, just a little more time.

A great weight was lifted form Sajuuk at that very moment. he did not care much for anything else as long as he could return home to his ancestral lands. he did not need titles or power, just a home and now he could finally have it. He would be allowed his emotions, no need to be a weapon any more. "We did it, we finally did it. We have beaten the Elder council at their own game. There is no way around it for them. I will be free..." That concept of freedom, true freedom from the ever watchful eyes of the council was a very liberating concept. No need to follow their rules, their word would no longer be law to him, no longer would it govern his every action, his every thought. "To see their face when the seal is handed to them will be a great victory for me but also to father. You have no idea how much it has pained him for em to live out this existence. He may not show it but I know he loves all of his children greatly. I may be the very reason he does not show it any more. Our family can be whole once more. Whole like it has never been before. He always wanted to see me wed off to someone you know. His first son, it was important to him and they took that from him because he had one night of weakness with my mother." Said Sajuuk.

Tristan smirked when he got her to smile and it got bigger when she said her parents were coming over. As soon as she gave that smile he began to tug his shirt off. They haven't had the chance to get intimate since their son was attached to the hip to them.

Blade held his daughter then moved her so she was sitting on his shoulders. "So your pretty dress doesn't get dirty," he then walked out of the house waiting for Sara.

John looked at Zander and something snapped. He pinned Zander down in a quick motion and began to kiss his neck up toward his mouth. He felt a little light headed from moving to fast but he ignored it for now.

Le had her hands on her hips while standing in the middle of he room with only her birthday suit. She gave him a finger wave and ducked into the bathroom.


Chris looked out into the grass and thought for a moment. "We can run around, play tag?" He never really played before as well he was on the same boat as Adian.

Adrian gave a toothy grin at her comment and nodded his head. Opening the main door of the house for her he walked with her out and shut it behind him. "I hope you not on planning on coming back tonight." What he had in mind required sound proof walls his house was perfect since his bed was underground.

Alice slowly looked up at him when he said her name. "Why? Why did you have to leave me behind?" she said as tears ran down her cheeks. "I could have gone with you to help so you wouldn't have been so hurt and I so I wouldn't have had to worry about you so much!" she said as she closed her eyes, slowly unwrapping her arms from around him and started whipping the tears from her face.

Hitome just laid unconscious in Seth's arms for a few minutes until Kaine was mostly finished healing her. It was then that she slowly began to regain consciousness, slowly opening her eyes. ".....Kaine....Seth...." she whispered softly as she looked from both of them, still able to feel the pain from where the wounds were on her body.

Seth couldn't help but smile when he saw Hitome open her eyes, happy to see she was alright. "Don't ever do something so reckless again!" he demanded as tears came to his eyes, actually happy that she was alright.

Julia smiled as she reached a hand out for him, having missed him spending time alone with him. "I've missed you so much my prince!" she said softly in a seductive tone, watching him take off his shirt.

Diana giggled softly when her papa placed her on his shoulders. "Papa papa.....you mad...mama?" she asked softly, forgetting to put the words at in there. She then looked over at her mama to see that she was actually sad about something. "Mama....you right?" she asked softly, meaning to ask if she was alright.

Sara sighed again as she stepped out behind Blade, before turning to close and lock the door. It was then that she remembered she still needed to get something for her grandson since she hadn't seen him since he was born. "I'm alright sweetie. Why don't you to go ahead and I will catch up. I forgot to get something for Christopher." she said softly, forcing a slight smile. The truth was she was kind of hurt by the way Blade had been treating her and she needed some time to get her emotions under control.