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Ipo stared fearfully at the other, ears limp on the sides of his head. "I-I'm a hare." He said after being dropped in the flowers. Pick some? He looked around at the flowers before picking some simple daisies and some poppies. Ipo was a simple man. He stood up and quickly went to his prince, watching as Leo was hugged.

Elliot smiled, everyone was so happy, he still couldn't get over it. When those eyes landed on Elliot he stared back only for a moment before averting his eyes. Then the warmth enveloped him, love and peace and warmth, and it felt like he was in his mother's arms for a moment. But he could feel the strength, it almost seemed to vibrate in her very being. "You owe me nothing." He murmured with a small smile. That was two clans who claimed a debt, but there was none. Elliot was just reuniting a prince with his people. He would want the same done for his own country.

The warmth from the woman seemed to fill him, make him feel safe, and he suddenly craved to be in her arms once more. It was a terrible thought, she was not his mother. "Myself and Ipo are ready. Leo?" he asked, holding out his hand gently. "Are you ready?"

"I was wondering why it seemed to take forever to find Falia!" Ipo exclaimed. "I think I got lost like ten times over! If it wasn't for that short person I might still be long."

Elliot smiled. "That's wonderful magic." He wished the rest of the world was like Falia, he enjoyed it. He wouldn't mind coming once a year if they allowed it. "Perhaps one day you can travel the world once more. Until then, allow me to try to make it better." and kissed Leo's hand. Falia was too beautiful, Elliot was born to a very dirty world.

Silver eyes widened dramatically at the hidden herd, their beauty astounding, making the prince feel like such an ugly creature. However when Leo broke through to see they all turned and began to bow to him. Glancing at the Falian prince he gave the hand a gentle squeeze. Elliot had no words or thoughts to describe this, smiling and letting go of Leo's hand to bow back toward the tribe. He was honored.

The rest of the week had been the same, many new species had been discovered and rediscovered, eating in the company of others as a family was somewhat new, but Elliot and Ipo did their best to blend in. Everything was beautiful, everything seemed to be at peace, the outside world could wait because right now, this week, was a time of celebration, joy, and tears of happiness.

it did have it's bad moments, Elliot having gone to henry to get his clothes, and each time Leo had a new Falian outfit for him. By the third day he gave up, his suitcase having been thrown out the window the day before in Leo's, how should he put it? Educating experience, yes, to educate Elliot to be more thankful he threw his suitcase outside the window. Ipo was the casualty of that but they learned that the medicine was nearly nonexistent, instead entirely dependent on healing.

There were too many things for Elliot to describe, writing down everything he'd seen, experienced, conversed. He was never sure how to bring up the idea of Nalenyr establishing a truce with Falia, but yet so many different groups and species felt as though they owed him, or if he needed anything he need only speak. Too many things, at one point he ran out of paper.

But the last day was upon them, and wearing another fashion, this time white and silver as were his favorites. During the entire week he'd worn the rainbow, and even Ipo had been blessed with clothes yet never wore them. When asked Ipo only smiled and said they were gift for his brother. Elliot had also relaxed rather well in the country, more open in his affection toward Leo, though he still tried hard to hide it, yet it was hard when on more then one occassion children asked them to kiss. He'd never been so embarrassed.

"I wonder what the plans are for today." Elliot mused, looking out the window and people scurrying this way and that.

"I heard there would be a party!" Ipo exclaimed, still wearing his vest and rolled up pants, though cleaned.

"That sounds lovely." He said with a small smile, grabbing his glass and taking a sip from it. As for the gifts, if they were small and easy to carry he had no qualms about it. Elliot almost didn't want to go back to Nalenyr, but he missed his sisters dearly. "Oh, decorations." he saw people carrying armfuls of flowers, no doubt from the piece of land he had visited earlier in the week. He took another sip of the sweet drink before turning to Leo. "I, I really don't know how to express my gratitude and happiness that you are travelling back with us."

Ipo frowned up at him from his spot on the floor. "Don't remind him! You'll spoil a good day!" and sighed, grabbing another cookie and nibbling on it. "I wonder how much food will be there, or how many people."

"I wish Henry and the others would come for the party, but if they wish to stay outside I cannot force them. Perhaps we shall give them some of the presents as well. They all do have or had families, correct?" Henry was a widower after all.

"I'm sorry for bringing it up." Elliot murmured, finishing his drink and standing.

"You should be!" Ipo said hopping to his feet. "I am going to head down to help with the decorations." and walked out and down the stairs, humming some children tunes he'd learned.

"Well unless there was something they planned for me to wear I would like to wear this." he explained. "Unless you think I need to change."

"Thank you, Leo." Elliot had let 'Lily' slip once, never again. That had been more trouble even though it had been an accident. When Nix woke up he smiled. "Maybe I like being a blizzard." and then she went off, chuckling and nodding. "She's adorable. She has the same look you have when you wake up after a good sleep. Do you want me to refill your glass?" Elliot held up the glass, his own in the opposite hand. "Or should we wait? We'll be receiving drinks there as well." And took them to the sink, ready to rinse them out on Leo's suggestion.

The prince nodded, rinsing out the glasses. "You look exactly like that, it's really quite attractive on you though." It was best they drink more once down there, all this drinking could ruin their appetite, even if it was water. However ears flicked at the familiar sound of something sliding and he turned, moving quickly to try and catch him but Leo seemed to have caught himself. Elliot turned off the water, drying his hands as the graceful arms wrapped around his waist. "Then we will leave tomorrow afternoon." he murmured, kissing the other's head before turning in the grasp and holding him.

The vampires, he'd thought they'd been myth as well, but when they were there the prince felt like a domesticated house cat, more or less hiding behind the Falian. His fear of vampires stemmed from his father's crude Halloween joke. He'd turned as white as his hair. "We'll stay up as late as we need, or use Nix as an excuse to leave, all right?" he gave the Falian one last kiss on the head before turning to Nix and smiling. "Well we're going. C'mon, lead the way!"

Elliot allowed himself to be led outside by the girl. She was always so happy, yet he felt she'd experience a large culture shock when entering Nalenyr. That was still his only worry, that Nix would dislike the world outside the forest. However the child moved in front of them and the two princes were holding hands, something that had become extremely common. But the land was definitely a sight, blankets, music beind prepared, "This shall be quite the party." He said with a small grin as the people applauded and cheered, and there were still more arriving. Crowded and lively.

The hare peeked from behind the tree with a grin. "Tsume!" He sang, having not given up his attempt to befriend the wolf throughout the week. "Well don't you look dashing? You shouldn't be in the treeline, it's so boring, and you make it worse. People won't want to approach you." He said happily.

At the mention of dancing the man laughed. He felt the dances from Falia would be different from the ones he knew. "Then let us hope that I am a quick learner." And kissed Leo's hand with a smile. He was already in a good mood and the party hadn't even started.