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Post by PsychotikAngel on Sept 17, 2002 21:28:35 GMT -5
[glow=cyan,2,300]A young elven man about 19 years old walks over to the palace gate and knocks. He had long light blue hair, and it was silky. His eyes were blazing ice blue and he had tanned skin. His black cloak swayed behind him, the silver clasp at its neck was the only thing holding it to him. He wore a black silk shirt with long sleeves that were baggy. He looked around. "Where in blue blazes could they be?" he whispered to himself. He was calm, though his situation frantic. It was clear by what he wore he was of royalty of some kind. The amulet around his neck glowed slightly green. He stood there for a while, when a little boy in the same clothes, but different hair color, appeared beside him. He, too, was royalty. "Has he appeared yet? He does live here, right? Oh! Why isn't he answering!" said the boy. He looked up at his companion. "Calm down Tidus, he'll answer when he's ready. But as for you, why are you here? It's your fault a war has broken out against the Calvera kingdom. Why not leave me to seek help with cleaning it up? Mother is the one who sent me." he replied. The little boy, Tidus, sighed. "Just was bored. Nothing else to do when you're not allowed in the army barracks." he said, "I can still stay with you, right Azurik?" Azurik thought a while. " I suppose. Yes, you may stay. I might need a helping hand if we run into trouble." he said, and winked. Tidus grinned, Azurik smiled at him, knowing each other's grins so well. "Though we should have gone to Princess Eve, no? But I guess the Duke is even better." Tidus said. Azurik nodded. And so they waited patiently.[/glow]
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Post by Lunar on Sept 18, 2002 5:33:43 GMT -5
[glow=orange,2,300]
-a young boy, around 8 human years, finally approuches the gate...he doesn't open it however...he stares at the two, his own peasent clothes marking his position, for a minute before finally speaking..-
Both the duke and the duchess are away...The Springtime Ball is in full swing..Didn't you know?
-he asks acuseingly as if the older man should have known of this because he was royalty..-
The duke might not be back to soon...He has...personal matters to settle at the castle..
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Post by PsychotikAngel on Sept 18, 2002 15:22:12 GMT -5
Azurik looked at the young boy. He looked at his clothes and recognized him to be a peasant. He grinned, Tidus stepped away from Azurik. He knew that grin all too well. "Oh, really? I have been away for a long time, wars and such." he said, then flipped five gold coins from his leather pouch. "Here, take us to the ball young man. And there will be more." Tidus looked up at his brother. He was a year older than the peasant boy. "Azurik? Are you okay?" he asked. Azurik cuffed him on the ears. "Hush Tidus!" Azurik whispered, "Remember, I'm Prince of Arien. And you are Young Prince. So I will take charge of this." Azurik turned to the boy and smiled. Tidus nodded, "Well, if you want, you can also have some suitable clothes and shoes. I think you're about my size." he said to the boy. Azurik nodded. He was forming a plan for the boy already.
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Post by Lunar on Sept 18, 2002 18:09:34 GMT -5
[glow=orange,2,300]-he looks at them then back towards the house his eyes thoughtful...he sighs thinking of how much help the extra money would have been but then shakes his head..-
Master Tobias told us all to stay here...Just as the duchess did when she left..They are worried about something..and the mistress was inside casting spells...
-he voice stops abruptly as a woman, older in elven years, with graying hair approuches..she swats at the boy and he ducks behind her...-
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[glow=yellow,2,300]-she woman brushes her hands on her skirts, wiping off flower...her eyes a deep penetrating emerald color...she sighs wearily looking the two up and down...-
Princes eh? I ain't never seen you two around these parts..I reckon we haven't seen no princes around here since the King was married...And I think that my son will be of no use to you..He is just a peasent boy who had never left his masters lands..
-all the time her hands flutter around in certain movements..the message: "Go get my spellbook prepared" emerging from her hand movements as she stares straight at the men-
I would invite you in..But it ain't me house and I can't invite in any old stranger of the road now can I?
-the boy disappears behind from behind her sprinting towards the house...-
Is there anything else I can help you with sirs? Or can I return to my duties in the kitchen...[/glow]
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Post by PsychotikAngel on Sept 21, 2002 20:38:15 GMT -5
[glow=cyan,2,300]The color of Azurik's eyes suddenly turned into blazing black flames. He didn't approve of anyone trying to hit a young peasant or servant. Only if they deserved it. Not even his master or family. He strained his muscles to control his violent temoer. "Yes, well, I think he will be, witch." he murmured under his breath. Tidus caught the murderous tone in his brother's voice and decided that they would leave. "I do believe that is all then. Right Azurik? Yes, well, thanks anyways, though you were intruding on the boy and our conversation. Highly unexcusable, but you probably just didn't know or acted too quickly." he said and pulled Azurik away by his scabbard belt. "Azurik, I say, you are devilish!" he whispered. Azurik pulled away from him and they walked off to the horses that arrived. Azurik mounted a black one, Tidus mounted a white one. THey trotted off down the road. "We'll Tobias first, then tell him of the incompetence of that dreadful witch! I'll rip her heart out if I see her trying to swipe at that boy or any other child servant, and the child doesn't deserve it." Azurik said. [/glow]
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Post by pie on Sept 21, 2002 21:10:03 GMT -5
(wait, she hit the boy? I didn't know that oO)
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Post by Lunar on Sept 22, 2002 10:03:05 GMT -5
[glow=orange,2,300]-he runs back with a thick book and hands it to the cook..she smiles at him and takes it gingerly..-[/glow]
[glow=yellow,2,300]-she opens the book up carefully and flips through it before opening one palm..her hair flies around her as she recites a simple sentence..-
I call upon my Crescent..
-a small Crescent Moon appears in her palm and then floats above it..she speaks once again and a hawk appears, the Crescent disappears in a flash of light and she seems to whisper to the hawk as it flies off...circling around the two horses and their riders...-[/glow]
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Post by PsychotikAngel on Sept 22, 2002 12:55:27 GMT -5
[glow=cyan,2,300]Azurik suddenly stopped his horse. "Tidus, go on. I want you to go on to Tobias, tell him everything. I have a little business to take care of." he said and galloped off into the forest. He whistled sharply and a centaur walked out of the shrubs. "Watch our backs silently Baladoch. You can send your brother along too. Tronan will be able to assist us greatly. I do not trust the witch we just left." he said and galloped off. Baladoch nodded then followed. Tronan appeared and ran to catch up with Azurik. Baladoch looked at everything around Azurik and Tronan's path. He spotted the hawk and followed them, watching it, his arrows ready.[/glow]
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Post by Lunar on Sept 22, 2002 14:07:09 GMT -5
[glow=yellow,2,300]-her eyes glow and turn black as she takes the vision of the hawk...in less then a second she breaks the connection and whistles...a horse, a large nobleman's horse gallops up...she waves her hand impatiently and the tack appears...she pats its light fur and whispers in its ears then turns to the boy...lifting him and placing into the saddle all the while giving instructions..she finally hands him a small crescent..-
Gallop after the men..Tell them your mother sent you along to help...When you get to the castle go directly to the Mistress..Tell her everything...You have my blessing my darling..
-she makes a small sign and the crescent he holds glows white and then the gates open before him..he walks the horse through..-[/glow]
[glow=orange,2,300]-after leaving the gate he pushes the horse into a gallop leaving a trail of dust behind him...he catches up and the crescent glows once more the hawk disappears from view, behind them landing on the cooks shoulders...as he catches up and slows a notch, just behind the centaurs as more magic goes to work, the horse becomes disguised as an ugly throw-away paint pony with showing ribs...and short legs..he finally pulls up beside the princes and speaks..-
Sirs my mother sent me to assist you...I have a pass to get through the gates...
-he doesn't name who gave it to him, for fear something might happen..He wasn't afraid of magic, he had grown up around it, molding his own into the arts of ancient and elemental...With "the cooks" help and his Mistress' he had been able to train his magic to his command..And lying was a practised form amoung the establishment..He often left the land of his Master on errands for the many people..and he had been to the castle many times, though the guards always pretended otherwise...His identity was unknown to any and everyone around...Except his Master and Mistress...he slowed his "old" horse to a trot and fell behind the two keeping the horse at an easy jog and acting as if he was having a tough time, the horse too was used to his young riders lies and the cook had talked to it beforehand..working the magic into the crescent, preparing the horse...-[/glow]
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Post by PsychotikAngel on Oct 3, 2002 13:05:25 GMT -5
::Tronan looked at the boy and shook his head, then turned to Azurik:: "Your Highness?" he asked. Azurik turned, his eyes were blazing wildly red. "I told you already. No one follows behind. And do not think i cannot tell that is a good horse. A nobleman's horse. Nothing escapes my eyes." he said.
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Post by Tobias on Oct 3, 2002 20:32:41 GMT -5
[glow=silver,2,300]-he rides at a slow canter from the opposite direction, headed towards his house...when he sees Azurik yelling at the boy his gray eyes glow softly as he searches for something...he blinks quickly his eyes shifting to his house, where the cook and her hawk sit...he speeds up slightly, he slows a few paces from them to a walk and motions for the boy to follow suit...his eyes cloud as he turns to Azrik, their horses stop abruptly, sensing something in his presence...something important...his eyes glitter softly..-
My dear Prince...Do watch how you yell at a young duke and his beautiful mother...
-he gestures to the cook standing in the gate...her clothes seemed to glitter for a moment, the cooks clothing replaced by a gorgeous gown, only for a moment...-
If your eyes see everything surely they can see through simple disguises placed by Crescent magic...[/glow]
[glow=orange,2,300]-the boy bows his head respectively, his clothing at once replaced by real riding attire, as he had really been wearing...the colors of his horses fading into the brillant, rare palomino color that was his horses real color..-
I would stay to speak to you your highness...But mother has given me a message to give to the gatesmen and then to the Princesses..I'm sure tea will be prepared when you three arrive at the house...
-he turns to Azurik..-
I'd appreciate, if next time you visit, my mother is a witch...In some ways, but the women prefer to be called holders...You have much to learn Prince Azurik..Have a pleasent tea...
-he nods his head slightly and kicks his horse into a gallop placing ground between in a surprising amount of little to no time..-[/glow]
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Post by PsychotikAngel on Oct 11, 2002 20:02:02 GMT -5
[glow=cyan,2,300]Tidus signaled Tronan to leave and Baladoch to stand next to Azurik. He had seen a flicker of fire in his brother's eyes. And wanted Baladoch to restrain him if nescessary. Azurik turned upon Tobias. "I am sorry. Lately I have been....thinking of many things. And so my correct vision is clouded most of the time." Azurik hissed. Baladoch tapped Azurik's shoulder and shook his head. Azurik nodded and turned back to Tobias. "Once again I am sorry. As you must know, Queen Tiye is very ill. And war is being waged against us. She sent me to come and seek your aid. We may be superior in alchemy and magic, but numbers we do not have. We were weakened, somewhat, by the Hiran Rebellion." he said. Tidus was now shivering nervously. He still saw a bit of rosy color in his brother's eyes. ((Tobias, do take care not to speak to him harshly or what not. He has been filled with....war madness or BloodWrath. So he has been very eager for a battle and to get into the war grounds. He has already killed a captain of our troops for getting in the way of him killing a traitor, Hiranos.)) Tidus telepathied privatly to Tobia. Azurik glanced at his brother. "Tread lightly on thin ice..." he whispered so low that Tobias could not hear. Baladoch sighed.[/glow]
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Post by Lunar on Oct 15, 2002 13:08:49 GMT -5
[glow=silver,2,300]-he blinks slowly and looks towards the disappearing hawk, his gray eyes thoughtful...-
You seek our aid...
-his silver eyes glow for a moment...trying to recall something and he turns to Azurik...-
I'm very sorry...I don't recall who Queen Tiye...Ever sine my father was assinated my knowledge of Royal ongoings has been restricted...I was..hidden away so to speak...Now, if you really do need the aid of our armies..We shall have to meet with Queen Elita and my sisters..Eve and Kat..I cannot give the army without my queens consent...
-he sighs and runs a hand through his hair...his eyes dim once again as momentary flashes click like a slideshow through his head...-
May we move our...conversation to another, more enclosed area...the castle...or my villa...It is your choice..[/glow]
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Post by PsychotikAngel on Oct 18, 2002 20:27:33 GMT -5
Azurik nodded to Tobias, and smiled. "Shall we go to your villa?" he asked. Baladoch put a hand on Tidus' shoulder. "Look at his eyes your Majesty. They are green. Has he calmed a bit?" he asked. Tidus nodded. "It seems to be true. Perhaps...Well let us go. I do not like it out in the open here. There might be Calvern spies around." Tidus said. Azurik turned to his brother. "Hmm....good proposal." he said and turned back to Tobias. "We shall follow you." he said. Baladoch nodded slowly. "Shall I...ahem..accompany you, your Majesty?" he asked. Azurik gave a swift nod.
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Post by Lunar on Oct 18, 2002 20:35:47 GMT -5
[glow=silver,2,300]-he nods and continues on pushing his horse to a canter, in a hurry to get home..-
-As soon as they enter the yard he slips from the horse and hands the reins to a groom, two others seem to appear from no where...he waits long enough for them to hand their horses off and then leads them into the house, pulling off his gloves as he goes...he tosses them onto a table and calls out-
Anna! Tea Please!
-he leads them into his study and motions them to take a seat, two chairs pulling themselves closer to his desk..he sits down and after "the cook" brings their tea the doors shut...-
Now how can I help you two gentlemen?[/glow]
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