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

[wolfrunner]

Rena reached up to brush away the water collecting at her eyes with the back of her hands feeling silly as she did. She had no right to cry. It wasn’t as though this was a sad moment that required tears to flow, she wasn’t mourning anything or anyone. But then again these were not tears of sadness either which were falling and blurring her vision. “No please.”, Rena said as she headed approaching her quarters, “I do wish to go with you, truly I do. It’s just I suppose that I am still in surprise, I never thought-“ She shook her head not wanting to think on negative thoughts and especially now at a moment like this. There wasn’t a point to it.

[owl0430]

" Very well. I shall not question your decisions further then- 'less I'm given ample reason to." Orion kept a careful eye on their surroundings while they moved ever so swiftly down the halls.

"Adrian's castle is a beautiful place, secluded from the world. No harm shall find you there, and you shall have plenty of opportunities to shop the streets of Runemeth. With me by your side, even the heart of the city will not pose any threat. None dare challenge the authority of the first family. The castle itself, however, has beautiful marble flooring. The bases of columns are adorned in gold. Should there be no rooms of your liking, then we can have one renovated to suit your tastes."

[owl0430]

"Yes, a ball. I told you of it once I believe- and that the town I'd taken you to when I stole you briefly from your castle has its own celebration... But, let us say this; what if Valentine and his lover were to go in my stead? The king will know soon enough from Lucas that I am taking some time away from my duties. You and I could go enjoy the festivities there- I believe you'd liked it there the last time we visited."

[wolfrunner]

"As long as you do not endeavour to transform me into a lazy Lord whose only meaning is to dote on you then I Twould possibility say no. Though it will take some getting used to I think. Father and Mother were never withholding of their love but did demand that certain things be earned by oneself.”

Lucas laughed at such a thing happening, though he could see it in a manner of speaking. Still the thought of the blonde Human spoiling him was amusing.

"Hm yes. Bright vibrant hues of blue and purple every inch as far as everyone gathered could see, and there shall be quite the turn out. All of them shall come to see you and offer naught but words of compliments and congradulations, all calling you their queen. And you shall be the finest Lady of all those gathered. As for the venue we shall see though Vretellas would be a fine place to hold a wedding but there is the problem of getting everyone there. We will find a place I am certain however."

"But yes My Queen. Twill be naught but a day full of laughter and joy, no violence or hiding for everyone shall be having such a pleasant time they twill be far too busy for such things. Dancing. Everyone enjoying themselves all day and evening.  Enjoying food and drink as they please as long as they please."

[wolfrunner]

The girl's fingers twisted around with the strands of long thick, straw-like hair doing her best subconsciously not to pull out fistfuls of the beast of burden's mane and cause it annoyance. There was going to be a Ball and Al was going to be required to attend which he'd have to do without her. Aralynn knew that she couldn't attend, understood and accepted that she couldn't go, because it was far too risky with other attendees wanting to ask questions alone. Forget the fact that the King of Runemeth himself would be one of those very attendees present. If the pair of them wanted any sort of life together then they'd have to be more then cautious and Aralynn going to an event as this sounded like.....well it wasn't going to achieve what they desired. Even so the idea of being separated from Al, even with the majority of the household there with him, didn't sit well at all with her. In fact it slowly started to instill panic in the girl at the thought he'd be there without her by his side. As unlikely as it was if something happened-

Dogs barking and howling.

Al wrapped in chains and muzzled like some wild creature or a pet that wasn't behaving.

That....whatever someone could describe Cecil as having been.

Leaning to the side resting carefully against the dark haired male as they rode Aralynn let out a long breath trying to supress such thoughts she knew she'd never not remember for the rest of her eternity. From there she chose her words carefully before speaking again. "I remember that village, how could I forget about it? I was disappointed when we returned and I twas still dancing even around my rooms still in the spirit. Twas as though I was light as air. If tis possible for us to arrange a thing as that then I twould love it if we went there again together, twould make me feel better certainly. Besides I had been hoping that there'd be another chance to go and  visit but I never thought I'd get it." Yes. If they went to that village again it would be far more ideal in the girl's opinion then her having to stay home alone or with someone and wait for the return of her own love. It didn't matter who stayed home with her, she'd be lucky if pacing back and forth across the main hall or up and down the steps for hours was all she did in her impatience. But....could they really do that? Would a letter from the dark haired male vampire they'd met be enough to keep suspicion off as to why there were representatives instead of Al himself?

The newest member of their household cast a look over at Valentine riding close by.

[owl0430]

Valentine pondered Al's words for a few minutes prior to responding- at which time, he replied but with hesitance. " Technically speaking, the plan could work. If what was spoken back at the Renier estate last night was true, then the current kind 'tis not our true king. He simply bears the title and handles the responsibilities that come with it. Sir Lucas Renier is in fact the one who should be on the throne- the true king. He was the one who had usurped Adrian Voss."

"This means that, if Lucas we're to make such a statement, the king could not question it. He has no right, for at any moment if Lucas wished to reclaim the throne, I've every confidence that he could. The current king would not be nearly strong enough to stop him. That said, I'm not exactly fond of going to the ball as the representative of the household. It's full of pompous aristocrats- I've long since left dealing with those kinds of folks in my past."

"Which is respected, Valentine. I can always ask another of the manor to go instead." he smiled then, Resting his head atop Aralynn's.
"So? What do you say they my dear. Are you in?"

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Of course, Al was not aware that his plans would, in time, be for naught. For t'was not just he who could walk the realm of shadows. Adrian could too- and it was a funny thought for any of his thorns to have, if any of them were to believe they could get out of going to the ball. If the thorns were gathering anyways, he'd make sure all the living ones were there.

But just as Al was oblivious of this, so would the Renier estate be that one of their gardeners had been knocked unconscious and returned to their room- so who was it in the gardens in their stead? None other than Esmerelda, bearing that gardener's appearance. An elderly woman with sun spots from her days in the sun, grayed her wrapped in a tight bun with the occasional sport of frizz sticking out. She'd be casually trimming some hedges near where Rigel and Haruna, the human prince, had been spending most of their time out in the gardens.

" Now now young man, I wouldn't go doing that if I were you. It's such a nice evening- and you have master Rigel with you. Watching the sunset won't pose any threat I wouldn't think." spoke Esmerelda in the old woman's voice.

[Spiritstar3]

Isabella- f- (age)- Lady Renier- blue eyed blonde- golden light and dog shift (mix of her parents powers)- unknown sexuality- married- Lucas is her son, Rigel is adopted- Tags: Rigel and co/ 'gardener' (Esmeralda)

The blonde stared up into the sky, and thought. She thought back to when her sons were children, and they could be together like this. She and her husband would make time to enjoy time outside with them, or anywhere else for that matter. Feeling eyes on her, she looked to Rigel and Haruna, smiling then looking around.

She glanced to the old lady that was nearby. She was a smart vampire, with all the senses, so she stared at her a bit longer. She then sighed and shook her head a bit. She said "I don't think it's the sunset he's afraid of, if he's afraid at all."

(Hopefully that makes sense. A threat makes people afraid, right?)

Haruna- Haru- male- Embere Heir- homosexual; Rigel is crush- Ai and Nina- Demon (reverse Appaloosa (black with white spots) and Angel (red (blanket?) Appy)- kitten Dream (white with black forehead streak and tail)- manor- Tags: Rigel and girls, Isa

The dark haired boy smiled as he looked to Nina, again, a moment. He noticed she was stacking a pile of grass she'd ripped from the ground. He shook his head at this, then glanced to Ai. She seemed perfectly content where she was, upon his lap. He found his eyes wandering to Isabella. Despite Rigel being adopted, their blonde hair resembled each other greatly. He shook his head a bit, turning his attention away again. He focused on the girls again, then Rigel.

He felt his cheeks heat up and color as the other male spoke. He'd felt the brush of skin (hand) on skin (hand) just before that, as well. He shook his head at the blonde, saying "It's not...it's not a problem. Who says I mind?" he asked him. Close! It had been so close, yet slipped away. He let a sigh of...disappointment, irritation, both perhaps, escape him. He stroked the girl's hair a bit more, then looked up. "I think it's time to go in," he said, or almost time to anyway.

(For Rigel)

He nearly jumped as a voice spoke up, glancing over. He saw what appeared to be an old lady, working at the hedges. He noticed first the fact she had sun spots, then next the hair. It was done up in a bun, and was of course fraying. He started "Who..." then stopped himself. She seemed to be one of the gardeners, so he asked "Are you one of the gardeners?" He tilted his head a she looked at her. He didn't actually interact with them much, if at all, so he wouldn't recognize them. Not by name, anyway, but maybe voice or looks. He couldn't quite place this one, though. He looked over as Isabella spoke. "Um...yes, I'm not afraid, I know it's not a threat." He said this, then glanced to the girls again.

Aiya- Ai- f- 4 y- July 12- human- bi when old enough; no crush- sister Nina- Ebony pony (black with white socks and blaze)- wants a pet- Tags: Nina, Rigel and Haruna, Isa

The reddish brown haired little one smiled as she laid against him. She made a small sound that could be described as a hum, a humanoid purr, or perhaps both. She was perfectly content here. She wished she could stay like this forever. However, she knew that just wasn't possible. She opened her eyes to glance at her sister a moment, then Isabella. She then closed her eyes again, as Haruna let her head. She sighed when he said it was time to go in...

She then looked to the old lady that suddenly spoke up. None of them had really noticed that woman, most certainly she herself had not. She was pretty sure Nina hadn't either. They'd both been too busy with playing me resting, as well as food and talking.

[wolfrunner]

“If you really can send a representative to the Ball, if those letters will be heeded....”, Aralynn thought for a moment before going on, “...then yes. I am in.”

[owl0430]

"Well, I think we can both agree 'twill be an event that we look forward to. A goal to aim for, perhaps, should trying times find us. Although I am disappointed Rena is not likely to be in attendance when that time comes." spoked the female, closing her eyes as she tucked her face against his chest. Then she continued, muffled- " I swear Lucas that she despised me with every fiber of her being. We got into quite the argument earlier today."

[owl0430]

"Good, then it is settled. I shall have Marilla assist you in locating some proper attire for the festivities." he smiled as the farmlands began to lessen and a bit more of the city came into view. Another short while later, they were reaching a location that would seem familiar only to Valentine and Al at first- until the front of their home came into view.

"Well, my dear, welcome home. "