~ Balcony ~

[BaileysGold]

Lucian leaned out of his balcony, leaving the King himself with peace. He stared at the twinkling stars, which are as bright and apparent as they always were. When there was a constant change in this world, the stars are there, silent and sure, stagnant and unwavering. He had been always a fond of those sentinels. Curious of what kind of fate brought them into such vivid yet obscure expression, mysteriously bright. Filling the skies with a faint glow; thus, making it one of the most perfect scenery. It had been a habit for Lucian to sit in the balcony, and ponder. Ponder about things that he cannot truly take hold of; situations of macrocosm. He liked the cosmic manner of those celestial bodies that became his one true friend. Looking out after him through the night, perhaps it reminds him of all the security he should have felt of having a father and a mother to look after him. He sang a soft yet low tune, enough to bend your beliefs when you hear those. But unaware of the other melody that was playing near him; those two tunes seemed to be intertwined with each other. He held his security through his art; he held his stronghold through those celestial beings. Silent and sure, keeping watch in the night. His mind seemed to have forgotten the vague memories that appeared to be so apparent during the time of those circumstances, perhaps the celestial being that holds the key to destiny has something else in store. Lucian sighed in weariness of the happenings of this day, Aurora had been there; and he didn't felt too bothered over it. It finally was there, he was over with her. But Lucian finally concluded that it was for the betterment of everyone; for him, for her, for France and for Great Britain. A star cascades from where it was planted, thus giving hope to almost everyone but itself; there would always be a sacrificial lamb.

 

[Aurora La Mer]

The white, clear clouds of the night sky shifted swiftly across the moon, for a moment blocking the moonlight, overrunning the city with darkness that shaded every building and street in a matter of seconds......The scene of such a natural event reminded Aurora that her life has passed through darkness as well; disappearing from the light as her problems began to grow worse...but as of that moment, she still remains in the darkness, terrified at the thought of her life progressing through more years of her life, which can lead her to another unexpected fate she does not deserve.....After realizing her "loved ones" quickly departing from her presence; no longer able to embrace, nor kiss them softly and proclaim her love to them....her life has taken many wrong turns, leading to major consequences in which she was punished for....and this punishment reminds her that she can never receive that genuine love her parents, even her dear Lucian, has given her...

This anticipation of dismay ran through her mind vigorously, as her humming grew more passionate and stronger....but as she continued to hum peacefully, she pauses automatically, for she began to listen to another harmony that flowed with her song; another voice in the air that heard her tone.......Aurora looks around, spotting the shadowing figure of William she couldn't see clearly in the dark of the night.....She was startled, her eyes widened, for she was surprised to notice that another person was near her while she was beguiled by her dark thoughts.....Aurora stares at William, figuring out that she is not the only one who clears her mind with the night, for the night was "celestial"; where any mind-blowing frenzy can be given to the moon, and disappear as dawn rises....

Aurora was in a position of plain stillness, not knowing how to respond to William, for his voice was soothing and comforting.....But the oddest significance of his singing rang in her mind, for he reminded her of someone she knew; someone who's passion and clouded emotions, such as hers, flow with the sound of music....but she was clueless of this observation she came up with....Aurora quickly fixes her posture and her robe, giving a curious expression of fascination on her face....She moves closer to the edge of the balcony, leaning on it again, facing the city.....She twists her head to the side and says softly, noticing how William startled as she spoke....She smiles and says....

"Oh my Monsieur....I did not know the Prime Minister sings his thoughts in the dark of this marvelous night.......Forgive me for interrupting such a moment, but it seems I have been placed to be kept here in this room..not knowing that the great Prime lived next door...."

She laughed at the thought...seeing as William showed the smallest grin...Even though Aurora felt quite bothered by William's strategies and meetings, she never thought of him as a careless being, for she was still very inspired by his duties....but she was very curious to know what fills his intelligent mind; what mysteries he hides with his great power....

 

[BaileysGold]

Lucian was staring intently across the realm of the unknown, where these celestial beings are placed, he placed his profound gaze among them; completely oblivious to his surroundings. He was on the spontaneity of his tune until a familiar voice caught his attention, only capturing a few words from her. He looked at her in a dazed-like state; he was in a state of weariness. “-Magnificent night indeed.” He muttered breathlessly, adding a yawn before the sentence. He placed a little smirk to the Queen, the kind of smirk that Lucian would give Aurora, during the good olden days. His defense was decreasing each minute that stood by; this was caused by his weariness that was clearly evident with the hoarse voice that he spoke with. “Mademo-“he shook his head in a tiresome manner, “Your Majesty, what lures you to the night?” “Why do you watch them?” Said the Minister; with no guards up at all. This was a dangerous stance.

 

[Aurora La Mer]

Aurora continued to observe William, noticing that his balance was off, his posture was slanted, and his expression was quite dreaded, assuming that he was very weary and weak....but she could not blame him for feeling very exhausted, for his responsibilities of his tasks took the most out of him; proceeding on with his duties constantly, with no hesitation....Aurora began to understand the Prime's lifestyle even more; for a powerful "being" that is seated next to the King is also very human....he is not capable of holding his crucial position and actions all day.......He needed rest; a peaceful moment to keep to himself; a day without business, and responsibility.....

As Aurora heard the weak responses and questions of the Prime...her skin somewhat shivered, for she began to recall that familiar expression and tone of William's voice; but she was very unsure of herself; thinking about delirious thoughts in her occupied mind that were, surely, not to be true, nor real......And yet, her mind triggered when she continued to stare at William for quite some time...knowing whether or not she's seen him before, or has spoken to him; beginning to connect the dots; comparing him to someone she only thought about in her mind constantly......She slowly looks away from him, shaking her head in her mind, not knowing if her theories were real......She gazes at the white, flickering stars and responds softly....

"Ah....the splendid night....I see the night as my sanctuary; the only moment and setting of the day...where I may speak with my own thoughts, admire such a wondrous scenery of the black sky above, and spend my limited time in peace..........I get soaked into the moon, for "she" protects me, and helps me sort out my problems that trouble my mind.........I also cherish the night with a soft melody, a song, which gradually helps my concerns vanish away into the darkness......Music is my symbol of peace in this world Monsieur....it makes my soul...take flight.....and the night is my swift wings."

Aurora grins at the thought....she peeked at William, noticing he was quite drawn by her response.....She felt she has revealed so much of her "persona" to him...and yet...she did not feel bothered, nor regret such a personal proclamation, for she continued to figure out who William was..still keeping that obscure theory which continued to make her skin prickle....wondering if she has met him before....

 

[BaileysGold]

Lucian raised his right brow in extreme dizziness; he could not capture any of the astonishing words of grace from Aurora. And most likely, his defenses were betraying him. In an instance, he almost leaned too close to the edge of the balcony to the point that he almost fell. Everything his action betrays indicates that he was weary, inebriated or drugged. He looked helpless, and probably a shame to the sight of Aurora. Sleep was penetrating his every senses and he wanted nothing but to rest. But he needed to entertain his guest; he knew it in the back of his mind. He moved closer to the side of his balcony, only a few inches away from where Aurora is. “But the sky is dark and dismal. They do nothing but to bring in fear to people-“as he was about to continue, he stepped one foot backward; realizing the distance between them as he slipped on the cemented floor in awkwardness. He was indeed tired. “-Sorry about that, do not mind me.” He said, blushing at his own carelessness. But it did hurt, his rear was aching that he tried his very best not to seek aid while Aurora is in his presence, it will make him look vulnerable. He once did, and he isn’t going to yet again. His facially strained expression was far too evident for anyone not to notice his pain. He thought that he could mask it out, but he can’t.

 

[Aurora La Mer]

As Aurora was trying to apprehend William's tiresome words, she became startled as she observed William unexpected stumble, slipping and falling on the hard pavement of the balcony, thinking how lucky he was to have stumbled backwards, instead of forwards, where he could of slipped off the balcony as he drew closer to her.....Aurora rushed to the edge of the balcony, leaning towards William, extending her arm to him, even though she couldn't reach him....She breathes with hesitation and shouts out.....

"Monsieur William! Are you alright.......?! Dear God.....you gave me a fright......Thank heavens you landed backwards, or else your fate would of been such a horrid scene....! Your Grace....you do not look well...you look very tiresome My Lord.........Here, I shall call the guards down the hall..."

Aurora was about to leave her position from the edge of the balcony, until suddenly William grunted, proclaiming not to fetch the guards.....Aurora felt helpless....In a way, she felt that she needed to be on the other side and help him straighten his posture, or give him a glass of cold water....but she felt it would be quite off, due to her role, as to do such matters....but her persona was considerate and very use to be in the aid of others.......But at that moment, all she could do was stay as close to him as possible from the edge of the balcony and say softly....trying to comfort him with her words....

"My Lord.......Please, is there any way I may assist you....Due to your active, continuous tasks...it seems such pressure has worn you out to shreds....You must slumber peacefully Monsieur.....for your face is starting to become as pale as the moon...."

She slightly grinned, trying to bring a humorous thought in her responds.....She felt very bothered and worried by his physical actions that his body has failed to avoid.....She began to feel the smallest sympathy for him as well, for she wondered if he ever had a moment of rest while he was vowed to secure Great Britain......She knew he needed aiding and care....for was she the only one to notice such a tense event.......?

 

[BaileysGold]

“I think so, tell me about France.” Lucian said, trying to reclaim all of the slipping of his tongue, the fact that he literally slipped on the floor made him realize that he wasn’t at his best defenses. “I might go to France some other time, and then maybe we can sign the peace treaty in there. I will bring King George, of course.” He said, trying to stand from where he is and chuckle about his failure. “It’s been an eventful day; dusk is approaching. Must you return to your room?” He asked, with no actual thoughts that preceded his every sentence. How could he be so careless? He just had to wait till' it's day-break, tomorrow he is off his duties and a normal person.

 

[Aurora La Mer]

Puzzled as she was, witnessing William's odd behavior that switched dramatically after his stumble....observing him straighten his posture, and change the subject, as if nothing has happened.....Aurora pulls her arm in, placing her hands on the barrier, showing a confused look, cringing her forehead a little....As she noticed that William was waiting for a response to his mixed thoughts....Aurora decided to let go about the unexpected accident he had, for he looked to be his normal self, and respond to his curious, odd questions.....Aurora looks down for a moment, unsure if she should let go of that irregular moment...wanting to know if he injured himself in anyway, for how can she continue a conversation when someone is not feeling like himself......Noticing his small, odd chuckle, Aurora felt that William must of recovered quickly, quite strangely, but assumes to be in good condition....Aurora sighs softly, clearing her throat as she continues to say awkwardly; feeling how hard it was to ignore his odd accident.....

"Well Monsieur.....France...is my home...A country that was once fruitful, glorious, and peaceful....when the pasts Heirs had taken the throne....I grew up with warm springs, and shivering winters....being constantly fascinated by the beauty of the "wonder and awe" I was fortunate to experience daily.....The towns are very colorful; full of determined civilians who either are enthusiastic, or struggling in their daily lives, which incredibly, they make their way passed it....; but at the end of the day....their community, in my opinion, is quite powerful than my own throne.............I do not mean to sound greatly weak in front of a powerful individual, such as yourself......But I must confess.....I love my country dearly, and I have made my way here to perfect what needs to be perfected, offer peace to all who ask of it, and to create a new bond through our treaty...in which will make our unions more powerful and known.........So I am proud to hear such a possibility can be assured......"

Aurora grins and looks at her hands that began to chill like the wind....but the feeling of the night soothed her, emptying her critical thoughts with the dark sky; creating new theories in her mind which makes her believe that anything is possible........

 

[BaileysGold]

"That must be an astonishing experience, I'm looking forward on traveling there." He said with an inebriated tone. Similar to a drunken fool; he rubbed his eyes. "If you need anything, the door's open, call me." he said, now retreating back to his room and falling unconscious upon the crimson carpet, thus, producing a large soundly impact; but he was used to hard impacts, there were far more softer than what he has already been through. It was a rough day for Lucian, it had been once that he was like this. But that was back in France, where he did nothing but stupidity. Looking upon that distant moment seemed like looking back at a century, in which time took place and mended him to be a better person. A powerful, and virtuous being. An entity that is a product of his malicious past, which is yet to affect his future; in both positive and negative aspects. As for Lucian, he doesn't know what fate has in store for him; some actions might trigger the darker side of his entity. For the entirety of him being a good man is not authentic, there is a former shadow that is left and remains lugubrious as of the moment; ready to cascade whenever someone touches it.

 

[Aurora La Mer]

As Aurora sees William step into his room, she hears the strangest sound of a tumble as he walked in.....Aurora was startled and leaned against the barrier of the balcony more forwards, trying to get a glimpse of his room and catch what has happened to him......Worried and concerned, Aurora decides to run into his room, quietly passing by the hall and slipping into his room......She was shocked to see the Prime Minister, looking unconscious of the floor, his face flat on the ground....Pacing to him, she goes on her knees, turning William faced up and calls his name a couple times, shaking his body, trying to wake him up from his unconsciousness.......

Doing so for minutes past....she notices his breathing was normal, inhaling and exhaling as he slept soundly on the ground......Aurora looks deep into his sleep, cringing her face with great confusion and being troubled by what she is witnessing.....But her face began to relax the tension that was shown, for she observed him closely....admiring the slumber he was in, as if he was a small child resting from a long day, his body not handling such tasks he goes through everyday...Aurora understood well, but at the same it, she felt it was quite unhealthy for William to be in such a state, it would ruin him in the future if his role continues to be so cruel to him......Aurora felt his warm cheek; so warm, she felt his temperature has raised slightly due to his weary condition.....As much as Aurora wanted to wake him and assist him, she couldn't help but let him rest peacefully; make him not worry of another problem he must fix........

Feeling his cheek, she slowly caressed it....not knowing why she's attempting to do something quite strange....but her mind flashed as she examined his face more... seeing how it was quite familiar to her, for she remembers taking care of another person...the same being whom William has reminded her of.....Lucian......but yet again, she doubts herself of such a nonsense comparison and leaves it be.......Aurora decides to slowly take his arms and drag him to his large bed; taking small steps closer and, using all her might, she raises the man on the edge, then pushes him to the center of his bed....Her breathing began to sound heavy and she stretched out her arms, for she never attempted to carry a grown man onto his bed........As she place a blanket over him, she shortly sits beside him and tucks his hands in the blanket, fixing his pillow and positioning his head on the cushion........Aurora show a sweet smile and speaks softly....

"Good night Monsieur William......slumber well until the dawn of a new day approaches...."

As Aurora said this, she blows out the candles and stands by the door, taking one last glance of William, then departing to her room quietly....