☬-Thorn of The Rose-☬ 2x2 W/ Wolfrunner & Spiritstar3

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Adrian allowed Lucas to take the halfling's hand, and help him to hear the ocean through the shell. He took the liberty of once again cradling the boy like he'd been before- it was a way in which he didn't risk straining the boy's wings.

"It's beautiful. really, more than I-i could have guess...the books...they never said anything about ones in this color- and I can hear it.The ocean. It sounds like the waves are crashing against the shoreline...I wonder if on nice days, people go out and let the waves splash at their legs? I bet it'd be fun..."

his gaze shifted to the glass creature in his hand. " ..What's...that?"

" They said it was a dolphin. That they're fun-loving creatures that love to swim alongside and behind their ships. Their skin is usually a beautiful silver or grey, and they're majestic as they leap out of the water. The shopkeeper even said one tried to race his son's ship once."

"Really? "

"Really.

"I love them already..."

his voice was softer now than it was before, and his tears were still falling. For what seemed like an eternity, he had closed his eyes to listen to the ocean's sounds through the conch. When he opened his eyes again, his attention was on Adrian.

" Mr. Voss? "


"What is it, young Icarus?"

"That song you used to sing me....could you sing it for me now? The one about the king and the lionheart?"

"Of course, my boy...of course." He may not sing often, but he does sing on occasion...granted it was only ever for the boy. Early on, when he'd first been getting to know Icarus, the lad had asked him if he knew how to sing. Said his mother used to tell him stories through her songs. And since, he'd taken up the task.

And so, he began-

"Taking over this town, they should worry- but those problems aside, I think I've taught you well."

" That we won't we won't run, and we won't run, and we won't run. That we won't run, and we won't run, and we won't run."

"In the, winter night sky, ships are sailing- looking down on these bright blue city lights."

"And they won't wait, and they won't wait, and they won't wait- We're here to stay, We're here to stay, we're here to stay."

"Howling ghosts, they reappear- In mountains that are stacked with fear- but you're a king, and I'm a lionheart....a lionheart..."


and so he began his song.

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Monster? Why thank you for the compliment, but do you not have anything a bit more hurtful? I really would love to hear it- go on, I insist" he spread his arms out to the side, as if to show metaphorical vulnerability.

Once he felt he'd given her enough time to attempt anything, he stood and sauntered over to her, placing a hand under her chin. "You're not but a human hun. You haven't the faintest idea what all is in the works here, what all is at stake. You play chess while we play the longest game of checkers ever known. "

"If the Pyre should be my fate, however improbable, if it helps my king then it shall be worth it. He is the only one I would ever allow to take my life. "

With that said, he advanced, placing his hands on the wall on either side of Estella. "but I'll remind you I have no intentions of taking your life. And there'd be no point in turning you. No fun in doing that. All I want is a bit of your blood, k? I'm not even uses my powers on you to sway your emotions or anything- you should feel honored. "

[wolfrunner]

And so Lucas sat with the boy keeping his hand in his own while listening to Adrian sing. Something he had not heard before oddly.

At the same time Rigel showed up. But he was quickly shushed by a look from the elder Renier, before carefully walking over to join the trio. The blonde taking a place beside Lucas in silence.

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Estella just glared at Orion before stiffening up and closing her eyes.

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" His crown lit up the way as, we moved slowly- Past the wondering eyes of the ones who were left behind"

"Though far away, though far away, though far away- We're still the same, we're still the same, we're still the same." Adrian continued.

" Howling ghosts they reappear, in mountains that are stacked with fear- But you're a King and I'm a Lionheart"

" And in the sea that's painted black- Creatures lurk below the deck- But you're a King and I'm a Lionheart"

"Lucas?" Icarus had opened his eyes again, surprised to see Rigel there now as well. When had he come in?

"Rigel? You're here too... tell me... am I...redeemed?" he asked Lucas and Rigel, staring up at them.

[owl0430]

It took quite some time, but the male managed to catch a couple of small fish- hey, can't complain. He happened to have a craving for human-styled food, and quite frankly what else could they expect from him trying to catch the slippery little things by hand? It's harder than it looks!

Upon his arrival back to the cave, his matches had even finished drying out. "There we go- good as new. " he spoke, setting the fish down on the rock. "Now let's see... we'll need something for the fire...and something to cook the fish on....ah, young miss!" cheered Valentine upon noticing Aralynn had woken. "It's a lovely morning for a meal, yes? Is our sire awake yet?"

[Spiritstar3]

Haruna- 18- male- Embere Heir- homosexual; Rigel is crush- Ai and Nina- kitten Dream- manor- Tags: Akira, Ai and maybe Nina

The dark haired boy hummed and nodded to the heiress. The heir saw her looking at the girls, and tilted his head. He then said "I will answer them, when you're ready. I...heard the yelling, what's going on?" he asked. When she said they needed to hide, he looked worried. "We...let's go back to the girls room," he said. This intruder, or whoever, might know where he slept....They probably wouldn't know of the girls, though. He grabbed Dream, then stepped out and shut his door. He motioned to Akira, then began to lead the way back.

Ai- f- 4 y- July 12- human- bi when old enough; no crush- sister Nina- wants a pet- Tags: Nina, Akira, Haruna

The reddish brown haired little one looked back and forth between them. She wondered if they were siblings. They looked completely different...but still she wondered. She squeaked as he began to walk, and she trotted to keep up. There was some sort of danger? She didn't like that, and hoped Mr. Rigel and Icarus were okay.

[wolfrunner]

Little Nina moved closer to Ai tucking herself back behind Haruna at the arrival of another face. A new and unfamiliar face. A young women who the older boy seemed too know well. But the brunette couldn't help but wonder, if they knew each other, where the women had been.

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"I am here kid. Too late but I am here."

Rigel's voice was strained. Unlike the elder Renier whose voice was soft and gentle but collected, the youngest of the pair 's voice held auditable emotion in it. Though it was evident that the blonde pureblood was doing his best too keep such a fact hidden to the best of his ability. Unfortunately Rigel was the more emotionally free member of the two even when he tried not to be. He wanted to say more, too ask Icarus to forgive him for failing him as the estate and he was his duty in the abstance of the darker haired Renier. But the words would not come. For the first time since he could remember Rigel was actually at a loss of words and only kept silent watch after confirming his presence.

So it fell too the eldest to speak up for both of them instead.

"Redeemed? Redeemed for what reason? Icarus there is no reason why you should have too be redeemed for. Is that the reasoning behind the determination and effort you displayed? If it was then you should know you had nothing too fear."

[wolfrunner]

She was groggy when she first opened her eyes again too come face to face with not but a forest of long black hair. Well longer then she had first seen it when she and the owner of the head it rested on met anyway. Sand still resting in the very corners of her eyes left over from when sleep had come to her unwarrented while resting the night before. The girl closed her eyes letting out a long satisfied sigh blowing some of the dark strands in the way, only to open them again. Opening them again hearing Valentine speak and lifting her head just enough to be able to turn towards him as he stepped back inside the cave.

Not on his own either. For Valentine had with him a small catch of fish, one the right size for say their trio. So that meant that the red headed male must have left to go down to the water and spent some time there, which also in turn meant they'd been resting for a little time. Unable to completly hold back a yawn, Aralynn made it as ladylike as possible at the thought of how they'd slept.

"Someone has been busy meanwhile I've only just woken up so I'm afraid I'm not sure. Allthough-"

A quick glance down inspecting the still apparent sleeping form in her lap-

"-If he isn't then he is playing that he is. And either way I know how to get his attention so he can't at least act as he pleases anymore. This should get some sort of reaction from him."

And just like that Aralynn leaned back over just enough so her forehead touched his, before softly kissing Al good morning holding it there. Watching with eyes directed down at the male.

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"...It...it was. But- that's why they had locked me up, right? The second family...it was because Mother and father broke the rules...right? And then...because of that girl, right? The so-called fugitive...but they didn't know the full story...but I was still punished because of it..."

"I just...wanted...to prove I wasn't a traitor...and to make up for both my and my family's mistakes..." his gaze flickered between the two Reniers. "So please...I know- I know...what's gonna happen to me...and I'm scared- I'm really, really scared...but I beg of you..I at least want to know...that for once, I've done well."

[wolfrunner]

“If I Twas you I would still that tongue of mine, least Mother find out and we would not wish that would we? I do not believe she and Father made any mistakes, not with you, and to claim they did is a hefty insult. Just because you are the favourite does not mean you are immune to her wrath little Vulture. You should know better. As for the Primroses.....they were out of line even for their position with not contacting Father first. They got off far too well but you are the expert on Grandfather’s teaching and beliefs.”

“You did well and then some Baby Brother."

Rigel glanced over at Lucas but didn't say anything, just watched him. To most it may have seemed as though the eldest brother was going crazy to act and speak as he was towards the halfling. Yet the younger Renier understood perfectly. Lucas was far from crazy. In fact he was perfectly sane, clever and......more then either those.....kind. And the blonde happened to agree with him.

Lucas ignored the looks himself, instead keeping himself focused on Icarus.