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Posted: Tue May 31, 2011 8:51 pm
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Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2011 2:59 pm
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Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2011 8:11 pm
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Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2011 9:32 pm
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Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2011 11:09 am
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Lucian inhaled deeply, feeling the carriage slowing as they approached the castle. There were men and women stepping from other carriages, some more grand than the one the Prince rode in. They walked up the great stone stairs into the castle that loomed over the town and all the surrounding villages at the top of the hill. Lucian just sighed at the massive building. "Home sweet home....I guess."
Lucian peaked out around the people and at the doorway to the great house stood four women, three with heads of flaming hair and one with soft brown curls. The tree women with read hair were dressed in gowns of vibrant color and extravagance. One female was actaully heavy with child, but the dress was designed around the swollen baby with a bodice of rippling material that framed the baby with soft yellow silk. Lucian smiled. "Rowan would be so happy to see his sisters. See the small one in the blue? That's Mira. Does she look like she could hurt a fly?" Mira, red hair down to her feet, stood in a power blue gown that clung close to her slight hips, but held her great bust up without making her seem like she was flaunting it. "The one with child is Cielie, and her Master was more that happy to give her up for he didn't want to tell his wife that the girl was with his child, but he couldn't stand the idea of accusing her of being with another man because it would kill her. Her story is the saddest for the two were in love. Hopefully the future will hold good things for them both." Cielie had short, straight hair that came down in a bob around her rounded face. "The one in the middle in the middle with the silver dress is Aria. Kyuki had to tailor the dress to add sleeves because there are some scars on her arms that would scare the rich folk here. Then she had to let out half the seams so that the dress would more hang on the woman than be worn by here. I had to fight to get Aria, her master was a pure sadist monster. I'm afraid of the scars that I hadn't yet seen on her body. Odd enough, she's the most open and talkative of the girls. I believe you two will get along just fine." Lucian smiled and gripped Leo's hand.
The carriage pulled up and stopped before the doorway. Trumpets sounded from the balcony above them. The driver lept down and opened the door. Lucian stepped out, the trumpets sounding wildly then Lucian helped Leo from the carriage. Mira, Celie and Aria all gave curtsies and smiled. "Welcome home Prince Lucian of the High Centura Isle Court." Kyuki smiled and curtsied as well. "Welcome Home my Prince." Lucian escorted Leo to the top of the stairs and smiled at him. "L-...Eva, this is my maid and most trusted servant, Kyuki. Kyuki is the most important woman in my life next to Mama Cleo. Kyuki, meet my bride, Eva." Kyuki bowed and offered out her hand. "It is a pleasure to finally meet the future Princess of the High Centura Court." Aria, bright red hair with wild curls, stepped forward and reached her hand out as well. "Pleasure to meet you, Princess. I'm Aria, one of the girl who will be following you around like a lost puppy until you get to marry the Prince and we can leave you in peace. I want to apologize in advance because it might get annoying or stressful, but I promise you my shoulder and companionship whenever you need it." Aria smiled, her smile wide and welcoming.
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Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2011 1:30 pm
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Aria smiled widely and chuckled. "And none of us are adopted females for the Prince. Once you walk through those doors, you become the Princess whether your ready for it or not." Celie tugged on one of Aria's curls. "Behave sister and let the poor girl be at rest. Her life already has enough turmoil without you adding to the nonsense." Aria made a face at her sibling. Mira, the small one who was actaully shorter than Leo one they were face to face, placed her gloved her on Leo's and smiled. "I...I made this for you...Mas-..Prince Lucian was talking about how much you loved the water...." Mira placed a necklace in Leo's hand. It was a simple silver chain that held a single ocean colored jewel on the end of it. "I hope it will keep you company....whenever you feel you need it..." Lucian looked at the necklace and smiled. He kissed Mira's forehead and smiled. "You are such a kind and gentle soul, Mira." Mira blushed and bowed before shyly hiding behind Kyuki's skirts again.
Lucian took Leo's hand and was about to take the male inside the castle when a shrill, disapproving voice caught them. "Prince Lucian of the High Centura Isle Court and his village bride have arrived. My, she is something isn't she? Tiny, figure less, abnormally large eyes, and she's clinging to your side. What a catch, I must say. Did you drag her straight from the ocean? " Lucian turned to see a woman clad in a deep purple gown that clung to her figure yet billowed around her body. Blond curls were piled high on her head and the finest layer of makeup was on her face while her lips were painted bright red. "Lady Consona of the Easter Highlands, what a great displeasure meeting you here. What made you slither from your crypt to this joyous gathering? Fresh blood waiting to be drunk from your cup or maybe the hearts of these youthful men that you wish to feast upon as they lust after your precious and well known of gifts." Consona, eyes narrowing onto the male as he smeared her name. "Being as I was to be your bride before you picked a peasant over my royal blood, I decided I would show to your little party." She stepped up the stairs, her impossibly tall heels clicking against the stones. "I also want you to know that I know you're up to something, Prince Lucian, and I will find out what it is before the night is over." She looked down at Leo and glowered. "And when I find out what exactly, I will reclaim my place as your bride and have that little creature exiled to the Eastern Isles."
As Consona was ascending the final steps, Aria stuck the tip of her slipper out. Consona's heels became caught on the slipper and she fell down a few of the steps. The woman rose in a huff and stormed back up the stairs. Aria chuckled once she'd gone. "I'll be your security, don't worry about Lady Hot Head."
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Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2011 3:38 pm
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Leo held the necklace in his hands, tears filling his eyes. "thank you, Mira." he whispered and slipped the chain around his neck. he gently patted the beautiful jewel and nodded, "i understand, but to you i wish to only be Eva, not a princess." he smiled at the girls and gently clutched Lucian's hand in his own when a cold voice send a chill down his spine. he instinctively dropped his eyes and simply waited while the woman had her tantrum, that was the only way he could really discribe it. he wished Lucian wouldn't egg her on like he did, but there was no helping it. his eyes widened when Aria tripped Consona and he just barely was able to keep his face smooth, all of his training going into keeping him from breaking out a tiny little smile. "thank you, Aria. come to me if you are hurt because of your aiding me and i will see to your wounds" he looked up into Lucian's face and smiled, "shall we go, my prince?"
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Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2011 7:49 pm
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Aria saluted Leo and smiled. "As you wish Lady Eva! Girls, salute our fine lady and her man!" Mira and Celie smiled then saluted to Leo and Lucian. Kyuki, bright with a smile and joy at having three "daughters" to care and watch over, even joined in on the little thing. Lucian clutched Leo's hand and lead the him inside.
The massive doors lead them down a massive hallway lined with expensive items made out of materials that would cost the average person all the money they'd ever made in their lives to just buy a small chunk off. The curtains were imported silks, the floor made with rare volcanic marbles, and the columns built from ancient ivory. The air even smelled rich and expensive. Lucian smiled down at Leo as he led him towards a side hall. "This is your home. I know it's huge and foreign, but I'll make it fit you just perfectly. This will all be yours soon enough." Lucian led Leo around some back halls, smiling to countless servants as they rushed about to sate the rich people's desires. Many complimented Lucian on his bride-to-be as they slid past. Lucian led Leo into a back passage way and up some winding stairs. At the top of the stairs, Lucian slid aside a statue and the curtain behind it then slipped the pair into the hall and then into room at the end of it. Once inside the room, Lucian slid the large locks in place and turned to Leo. "Take off your dress." Lucian smiled and went over to his balcony and threw open the doors. The gauzy drapes began to flutter in the breeze and the dying sunlight filled the room. Lucian began to take his own clothes off with a smile. "Its not that I want to ravage you, I just want to see you in the sunset again then we can bathe and get to the ball." Lucian tossed his shirt aside. "But if you wish to rustle my bedding up before we go, I'll be happy to oblige."
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