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Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2013 8:17 am
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Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2013 8:40 am
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Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2013 10:08 am
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Ren nodded his head slowly, eying both girls. Each were rather beautiful, yet unique. Sereda came off as quieter and softer than Shayna, who seemed a bit more bright. He wondered how the Trystalian princess turned out, but he guessed he'd save her for last, and if she was as beautiful as these two girls, it would be like a little treat for him. He pocketed his hands now that he felt a little more comfortable, he began to speak again. "I'm glad that you've arrived safety here. The princess of Trystal had some trouble in her travels," he murmured. "Now, let us go to the castle now to complete your welcoming," he finished, turning slightly as he motioned for them to follow. He glanced back at the castle, spotting his brother spying them with his crimson eyes. It made him feel a little weird so he avoided eye contact and proceeded to get the girls to come.
Eureka looked back behind her, back to the light, a little concerned in going into a foreign country's underground alone with a foreign man. She doubted he'd do anything, but it was like being thrown into a familiar yet unknown world. She paused a little before going inside, close to him now as they went through the tunnels. Perhaps this was Unmei's way of trying to charm her. She wondered if the other princesses would have the same treatment. Eureka bit her lip, looking around. The tunnels here were so different than her own, so damask and dark compared to the lively underground she was used to. Precious gems would cast colors about the tunnel. In shallower tunnels, small holes from the surface would be made to give light, making the tunnels sparkle with color. As one went deeper, the iridescent glow of gems would illuminate one's path until one met with the bright city of the capital. The castle was immense, from the cave floor to the ceiling, it glowed like a firefly in the night. The castle itself was half underground and half above the surface, immense in structure. Eureka looked at Unmei, who mentioned his blindness. It did not change her opinion of him, since her own father was growing blind. She stopped being self conscious though. A small grunt from behind her startled her, but she soon realized that it was her guards, who had followed her down. They were her escorts and were there to protect her at any point. They were also to keep her company while she was being courted, for it was not proper to leave a princess of their country alone with a man. Eureka felt a little better with them there and looked to Unmei again, holding his arm tightly. "Did you make this yourself?" She asked quietly, though it came out louder because of the echo in the cave. She had heard that certain dragons dug tunnels and caves for themselves.
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Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2013 10:26 am
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Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2013 2:03 pm
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Marth walked around the town, heading towards the tailer's shop. He had been there enough times to know where it was, and which routes would be the fastest; however, the route he had chosen was a bad one, for he had seen his former boss. He stopped, watching the man before stepping backwards quietly. He quickly turned and went back to the main square and picking another route. He didn't want to risk a fight in the market place and delay his trip. His presence might be needed back at the castle any second, and he wanted to make sure he was there. After all, they did take him from the street and employed him as well as giving him a home, and he didn't want to disappoint.
He reached the tailer's shop and asked for some clothes. The tailor grabbed his measuring tape and measured Marth from head to toe, and around his waist. He told the servant boy that he would stitch up something special, but it would take a day for it to be finished. He told the man that he didn't need to do that and that he would take one of the clothes in store. The man, disappointed, went into the back and got some clothing and came back. Marth picked out the ones he liked and tried them on. He enjoyed the way they felt, and he purchased them. The tailor him farewell after being paid.
After leaving, Marth had a few coins left over and thought that he needed new shoes, something the tailor didn't have, but decided to make them himself since he used to be an apprentice to a cobbler.He just needed materials, tools and a work space.
The route he had taken was empty, and he thought it was due an approaching storm, when suddenly, someone grabbed him tightly on the shoulders. The person who grabbed him quickly turned around and hit him in the face, giving him a black eye. Marth fell over and hit the ground hard. Then he got kicked repeatedly. He heard the attacker tell him how useless he was and was surprised he was still alive.
Marth stood up and stood in a fighting stance, a bluff, never having fought before. He backed up slowly, feeling the breeze on his exposed face and arms. His blue clothes were covered in dirt, but he didn't care. He just needed to get away alive. The shoe maker ran towards Marth, who turned to run, hoping he'd out run the man. He didn't think running to the castle was a smart idea, fearing if he lead the attacker there, the attack would try to break into the castle, but then it hit him. The castle had guards, and the guards knew him, and allow him entry, but not the shoemaker. Then again, he would have brought danger to the castle.
Marth stood and faced the man, and made a fist. He held it out as soon as the man was close enough to be unable to stop. He ran into Marth's fist, though the two fell to the ground; unfortunately, the older male got up and pulled Marth from the ground and beat him before Marth could react. Marth's vision became black and his face becoming bloody and bruised. His legs were swept from under his feet and he fell, getting kicked once more, and his legs also getting kicked. The man took off, unaware he beat up a servant for a prince, but even if he did, he didn't care.
Marth stood up, his arms and legs sore. They were violently shaking, and Marth knew he had better learn to fight if he were to protect Ren. He fell down, disappointed in himself and became unconscious, laying on top of his new clothes.
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Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2013 3:46 pm
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Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2013 7:23 pm
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Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2013 8:23 pm
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Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2013 1:06 am
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Unmei probably wouldn't be able to notice the redness to her cheeks, her blush burning as she listened. She looked down, a little frazzled, for hearing such a confession was something she had never heard of before from any man. One of her guards choked and began coughing. Others gave a low chuckle, though they tried to hide it with a lot of grunts and breathing. This sort of reaction was due to two reasonings. The first was probably a sense of pride, as if a Trystalian princess could easily swoon a prince, especially from Draconem. The second was a bit more teasing, as if they had sort of felt sorry for Unmei. Of all princesses, it was Eureka, the most unconventional one. Eureka was embarrassed, but it wasn't because they were laughing at her. It was because they were there to hear it. It didn't bother her, since she was used to it.
Eureka cleared her throat, to quiet their loudness. She waited for them to finish before opening her mouth to speak, loosening her grip on Unmei's arm as she got closer to the staircase. She closed her eyes, giving a lofty breath.
"L...lord Unmei," she muttered, a little frazzled. "I surely thank you for saving me and your comment, and it isn't that I am insulting you nor your judgement, but you can't be so quick to make such a conjecture as you've just made. You haven't met the other candidates. Surely if it weren't me on that airship, you probably would've said the same about the other two." She watched him, eying his facial expressions as she spoke. It wasn't that she didn't like Unmei, because she did, and she most definitely had more likeliness to him because of his courage and kindness so far. But she just wasn't going to dismiss the other princes because Unmei got to her first. That wasn't really fair, in her eyes. She was the third child in her family, so she didn't really enjoy first come first served rules.
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Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2013 6:45 am
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When Shayna got down from the horse, the Divendale princess thought it only appropriate that she, too, would get down to continue their journey to the castle. Sereda was not someone who had many friends, or really understood how it was someone came to have friends. The princess had her siblings and cousins and that was enough for her. She followed the prince with Shayna, but had watched as she sent her horse home. Her caravan mingled with the town, getting the occasional comment on their wings. Sereda's wings were limp, hanging down her back in an attempt to not grab attention.
As it was, both Shayna and Sereda did gain attention as they walked. Two of the princesses were just strolling through town with their youngest prince, something they anticipated and were anxious for. The people kept their distance and Sereda kept her chin up just slightly, looking to everything in a manner than hid how curious she truly felt. After a little ways, Sereda turned her head to Shayna, "Do you think it is in their nature to stare?" After all, Ren had stared at them for a small time, judging them, she presumed. And the other, disinterested prince stared at them as well. And the townspeople, of course!
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Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2013 7:45 am
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Unmei sighed, "You're right If It had been one of the others I might have the same feelings for them. But at the same time I can safely say that I wouldn't have. Because I wouldn't have gone out to greet them in the first place. The only reason I was even there, Was because I have heard about your personality. If I hadn't, I never would have flown out to your airship. The soul reason I was out there, is you." And then Unmei sighed again. "Unlike others, I do not judge someones' worth by their appearance. I judge by their personality and actions. It was your personality that made me leave the castle to escort the airship in the first place. I do not dare assume that you would care for me without first meeting my brothers. But Know that If you were to care for me, I would happily be with you where ever you wanted to live, whether it be in Trystal or Draconem, or any other place you could name." Then the prince smiled as they reached the stairs. Her reaction had been exactly as he had expected, and thusly exactly why he liked her.
Unmei took a deep breathe and said, "I will be having tea shortly. You are welcome to join me, and should you take a fancy to one of my brothers then I would happily have you as a sister and friend instead of my bride. You are not a possession. You are a person." Then a few moments later he said, "We're almost there. These steps open into the courtyard."
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