Outlawed 2

[GoldenStateOfMind]

Prince Stephan finally starting feeling the affect of the booze, and with a growing headache and tired eyes he retreated to his bed, where he passed out without even getting undressed.

[Mentally__Unstable]

She got up and got her cloak leaving her recipie book for the next cook and begins to leave. "It's better this way. He doesnt have anytime for me." She said, she had began to fall in love with the king as she tried to help him past the pain. "The hood is the only place left."

[GoldenStateOfMind]

(( Hello? Everybody? Time skip? ))

[~Thor's Gurl<3~]

(Works for me.)

[VanWen]

ooc:
Sorry guys. VERY busy weekend. TWO NEW FOALS born on my farm today and I have a youth camp here.

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Pippa opened her eyes and looked up at the ceiling she slid out of the bed and changed into a navy gown. It was small considering the normal fashion as it needed no hoop having no monumental poof at the bottom. She brushed he hair and walked outside towards the castle gardens.

Kyle was up first thing in the morning and met Rebecca up with Rebecca in the stables. He noticed that Ace, Arowin's horse wasn't in his stall. He tacked up his own horse to get ready for the morning hunt with Rebecca. He was a little annoyed that Arowin had left without him but she must have had something important to do.

Rebecca smiled at Kyle and looked up from grooming Lara her chestnut mare. "Ready?" she asked getting the tack for Lara.

Just before sunrise Arowin had saddled Ace up and filled two saddle bags with gold. She had ridden out towards the furthest town which would take two days to reach as it was on the far out reaches of the forest. She had to go and give them some gold. She hoped that Stephan would know, she wouldn't mind spending the time with him. Ace pranced but she kept him at a strict walk.

[GoldenStateOfMind]

(( Just wondering if you wanted Stephan to come along with Arowin; if not, I will edit ^^ ))

Prince Stephan woke and peered out the window, rubbing sleep from his eyes and trying to clear his dizzy mind. The morning was bright, but he was up early (( this was a few hours ago )), and he watched as Arowin tacked up Ace from his window. He waved to her as she rode off and quickly got dressed, wearing a simple, clean light green shirt, that like the typical fashion of the slightly wealthy, pooled out at the sleeves and waist. He pulled on tan riding pants and splashed cold water on his face from the wash room, feeling much better than he had last night. He gathered his things in his shoulder pouch and brought out some of his hidden stash of gold and other currency for the ride. He hurried outside, saddling up Sinner as fast as he could, and took off after Arowin. The cool wind that blew his black, now-short hair back felt good and awakened his senses. After about a half hour of hard riding, he caught up to his former leader and slowed Sinner into a trot. The black-and-white warhorse was not the least bit tired, pulling on his reins as if he wanted to go faster. "Good morning," Stephan said politely, taking a swig of water from his cantoon. A single droplet rolled down his chin, and he resisted the temptation to wipe it away. He still felt very young around the older Hood members; he was, after all, a good five years or so younger.

Christian woke with ferns draping around him, forming a blanket. He yawned and got to his feet, missing Arowin more than ever, longing for the old Hood life. But still, he valued his freedom, and stroked Panic's maw before riding her out to find some breakfast.

Sam was angry, because it was taking longer than he expected to reach his destination. He had paused for a rest in the branches of a sycamore tree when he heard voices. Not the Hood, that he was sure, and he was relieved. He would like to get revenge at them, but for now, he didn't want to be interrupted. He spread the branches apart to get a better look at the people below him. He had never seen them before, but listened in on their conversation. ((Adalia and Matthew))

[VanWen]

Arowin smiled when he caught up. "I'm glad you came Stephan. There is much to talk about." she said looking towards him with a smile. "I think the time has come to tell Kyle of his true history." she said after a while of silence. "It is soon time to start training him to become the true king." she said and reined in Ace do that she could face him.

[GoldenStateOfMind]

Stephan froze, and he was so stiff that when Sinner tried to keep going, the reins held him back firmly and he snorted with impatience. Stephan turned his large eyes on Arowin. "But he's so young!" he protested, knowing she was right with a sinking heart. Not only would it bring unnecessary pain and stress to Kyle, but Stephan was finding the peace in the Hood a welcome relief. He feared to face his uncle again anytime soon, for many reasons.

[VanWen]

"It will be easier for him to find out now than later." she said looking at him closely. "He must learn the ways of the court and sociaty and that is something none of the rest of us can teach him." she said spurring Ace on again. "ride back and go feach him, show him the different towns and the pain and then teach him." she said and then dissmounted. "Go now. I will wait here." she said.

[GoldenStateOfMind]

Stephan slumped in his saddle, turning Sinner around. He wanted to keep Kyle out of this but felt like Arowin still had power over him: he had to obey, even though in the royal court he would have the higher rank. He didn't really feel like a prince anymore. He leaned over Sinner's back and jarred him into a flat-out sprint.

He reached the old castle quickly afterwards, and called to the boy. "Kyle! Come, we're going for a ride!" His eyes searched the courtyard, his brow furrowed.