Vayne: Sorry for being gone for so long people please don't hate me DX. Anyway, this is the Poll winner story for Elesis and Aisha. I'll be frank, that was surprising but I think i got a really good story planned for this one! Sit back, and enjoy. Yes, the ages are probably all wrong but it's for story purposes. Please just roll with it. I should also warn you that this story will have a fair bit of...erotic aspects in it XD but if your reading MY stories, you should be perfectly fine with that :P Either way, for a warning any sections of the story that contain sex will have two lines, not one.
Aisha: Void Princess (18)
Elesis: Burning Heart (19)
Elsword: Infinity Sword (25)
Ara: Yama Raja (24)
Raven: Veteran Commander (38)
Eve: Code: Nemesis (?)
Chung: Tactical Trooper (6 at start, 18 at end)
Rena: Night Watcher (?)
The Weeping Princess
Chapter One: Targets of Interest
Hamel was cooled in the warm summer sun. The palace was festive as it was the young prince's first birthday, and everyone was running and carrying decorations and preparing food. Said prince and his mother, Delilah, and older sister, Aisha sat together in the courtyard in the early morning. Aisha was running around the fountain Delilah was sitting on as she held Chung high in the air. Chung giggled and squealed as Aisha ran with him, and Aisha stopped once Delilah patted the spot next to her. Aisha sat down and handed Chung to Delilah.
"Aisha, how has your practice been?" Delilah asked.
"Pretty fun. I can make fireballs and stuff real easy now." Aisha said proudly. She had only started training in magic a year ago, but she was already so adept at the arts.
"That's good. You need to be able to learn to protect yourself starting at-"
"'A young age so your future can be secure.'" Aisha said, mimicking her mother's voice, "I know mom, you've been telling me this since I started training." Delilah sighed and looked at Chung as he began to pull on her hair, demanding her undivided attention.
"I suppose I should stop worrying for you. After all, you have great friends. Oh, speak of the devil." Aisha smiled as she turned to see Elesis, Elsword, Rena, Raven, and Eve walking up to them.
Elesis was Aisha's best friend. When Delilah and Aisha were in town a few years ago, Aisha saw Elesis passed out on the floor due to lack of food. Elesis was an orphan, and Aisha begged her mother to let her stay with them, when Delilah first refused Aisha threw a fit which led to their discovery of her magic when she formed a ball of fire in her hand that luckily went out the window and inflicted no harm. For everyone's safety, Elesis was allowed to stay and she then insisted to be trained to be a body guard for Aisha. Elesis was also fairly skilled in magical arts, and combined that with her swordsman ship for deadly effect.
Elsword was the royal guard for Delilah, and the only known warrior to master Conwell. He was an honorable fighter, but when the crown was threatened he does anything he has to do to protect them. Not many attempted to kill the queen as when your bodyguard can summon enough swords for an army from thin air you tend to be left alone. At the queen's request, Elsword and Elesis put on the act of being brother and sister to make life simpler. They didn't mind, in fact they quite enjoyed it. Elesis learned the hard way however that Elsword has a surprisingly short temper on important subjects despite his carefree attitude.
Rena was an Elven warrior who was a peace gift to the crown by the Elven royal family. She had always been cold and distant, but once Chung was born she changed her game. Chung was quite attached to Rena, who treated him like a son. She was a skilled archer, but versatile enough to effectively use the Elendril at the same time. She has magical traps in almost every inch of the castle that only react to invaders.
Raven was more of a friend of the crown than an actual guard. He was a mercenary who took dangerous jobs instrumental to keeping the kingdom safe. He had lost his arm many years ago in a tragic accident he refused to speak of, and was taken to the Altera Plains by Nasods who gave him his arm to control him and had intent to use him against the crown. However, they underestimated his resolve, and he broke free after the procedure was done. He worked on his arm with the help of master craftsmen, and his arm made of black iron was formidable indeed. He was allowed to stay in the castle upon saving Aisha's life when turning in a bounty. An assassin managed to disguise himself as a servant, and when he went to strike Raven shot a high powered, piercing shell at the assailant, hitting his head and killing him instantly.
Finally, Eve was a close friend of Delilah for a long time, and acted as the royal instructor. She had also schooled Delilah herself. When Aisha was born, she had schooled her in basic arithmetic, linguistics, and other subjects which also included history and science. She was proud of her work, and started teaching the prince as soon as he was able to hold something in his own hands. She had already taught him colors and numbers one through ten by holding cards depicting each respective item, and then saying the color or number she wanted him to choose.
Everyone was ready for the party, and the nobles from Velder and the local nobles would arrive soon. Everyone got up and headed inside. Aisha and Elesis chatted to each other, wondering what they would do once the adults began to party. Elsword was strangely quiet.
"Is something wrong Elsword?" Eve asked politely, indicating that if it was a sensitive matter he need not even respond.
"I'm getting one of those gut feelings again." Elsword said. Raven sighed.
"Well, now we have to be careful." Whenever Elsword had a gut feeling, something bad was coming. They all waited in the main hall where the party was to be held. Aisha and Elesis were told they had to stay until the party starts, and then they could leave as long as they took Chung with them.
"Wanna go to the field? I wanna practice a bit." Elesis said.
"Sorry, but I wanna just go to mom's room and relax." Aisha looked at Delilah, "Can I mom?"
"Of course, just don't break anything." The nobles arrived and Delilah told them all to relax and have fun. The party began, and Aisha took Chung and she and Elesis headed for the doors to the Royal Quarters. They put Chung in his room which was just through another door in Delilah's chamber. They stayed with him and Elesis sang for him until he was sound asleep holding a stuffed wolf toy. Aisha smiled as he sucked on the toy's long tail, just like he always does.
"He's so cute." Elesis said. Aisha gently rubbed Chung's cheek.
"I love him, my adorable brother." Aisha sighed, and they both left the room. They sat down on Delilah's bed and took out Delilah's make up. Elesis and Aisha didn't look it but they loved to pretty themselves up in private.
"Who should do who first?" Elesis asked.
"How about I do you?" Elesis's response was simply taking off her boots and laying back. As Aisha started to paint Elesis's toenails a faded shade of blue, they both talked about their days. They laughed and giggled as they spoke. Far below them the party was dying down, but the party was far from over. After all, the ballroom dance had yet to begin.
"Madame," Eve turned to see Raven, a hand extended towards her with his claw behind his back, "Might we start the dance off?" Eve ran a finger through her hair, moving several stray strands to the back before placing her hand on his.
"I believe it would be an admirable opportunity." They walked out to the center of the hall as everyone parted in confusion. Elsword gave the signal for the music to play. As the music played, a smooth combination of organ, piano and violin, Raven and Eve began to sway from side to side. Raven's claw was gently placed on her hip and hers on his shoulder. They began to dance more complex movements as the song grew more intense, but then all stopped as they heard a voice that pushed Eve, Rena, Raven, and Elsword to run to the Royal Quarters with weapons drawn.
"Aisha! No!" They heard Elesis scream before they shot off. They ran up the stairs and Elsword cursed as the door was locked. Raven, who was right behind him, hit the door with his claw, breaking it off the hinges. Chung could be heard in the other room, crying. Eve ran into his room to ensure his wellbeing as Elsword picked up Elesis and rushed her towards the infirmary. Raven and Rena examined the room; Aisha was nowhere to be seen. Rena suddenly cringed as she walked in front of the bed.
"What is it?" Raven said as Eve came in with Chung in her arms, cooing her and calming the distressed child. Rena turned to look at him, a look of sheer terror and sadness on her face.
"He came...Our worst fear has been realized." Delilah came into the room then, "Angkor has taken Aisha." Upon hearing this, Delilah fell to the floor, and began to weep. Angkor, a god of the Abyss, had stolen her only daughter. Angkor constantly kidnapped talented young mages, and they were never seen again. Raven went to the main hall and sent the nobles home as Eve and Rena instantly began to discuss possible ways to enter the Abyss. Rena ran to the stables and departed for her home city. She would tear every book in the Ancient Library from its shelf before she would rest.
"Let me go!" Aisha screamed as the strange creature flew with her through the strange black forest. She tried to move, but she couldn't. The trees shifted and bent, some trying to grasp Aisha with their limbs as they passed. Aisha was in tears. My brother...my mom...will I ever see them again? The next thing Aisha knew, she was thrown to the floor in a strange, dark castle. Purple flames provided some but little light. The strange bat like creature smiled.
"You're mine now my deary." Aisha scurried away only to be suddenly dragged back by an invisible force, "Ah ah ah! A wife mustn't run from her husband."
"I'm not your wife! Let me go home!" Aisha suddenly shrieked in agony as her chest felt like it was on fire.
"Come on dear, what do you say?"
"Let me go!" She wailed, and then shrieked even louder as the pain grew more intense. The pain stopped and a strange outfit was dropped on her.
"Come on, put it on." Aisha knew she would be set on fire once more if she refused, and with tear filled eyes she changed into the disgracefully revealing outfit, "Perfect, perfect! Come darling, you must get to bed now."
"Y-Yes...d-dear..." I'm trapped...I'll never get home...someone...help... Aisha was led by Angkor through the dark halls to a large room in a spire. She was left alone in a dark locked room on a surprisingly comfortable bed. She knew that this bed would be the only thing in this new world she would be comforted by. She was in the Abyss, sealed away by ancient magic and lost to the real world. She curled into a ball, and cried. She cried and cried until her sorrow forced her to sleep.
Five years later
The castle was rampart with activity. Rena and Eve had finally found a way to enter the Abyss, and had created a stone to open a portal. Everyone stood in the main hall, ready to open the portal. Raven was concerned, as was Elsword. Rena however insisted she go in.
"Rena, let me go with you." Elesis insisted, "It'll be too dangerous to go alone."
"She is right Rena. In case of a close quarters fight, Elesis will be a great asset." Eve seconded.
"Either way, you both have to be careful." Raven said.
"Fine, you can come Elesis." Rena said, and began to use the stone to open the portal. Chung came up and tugged on Elesis's shirt.
"Are you bringing sis home?" Elesis kneeled down with a smile.
"Yes we are. Don't worry Chung, we'll bring Aisha home." Delilah suddenly ran into the room.
"Chung!" She didn't want Chung in here right now as everyone was busy.
"Please majesty, Rena is focusing." Eve said. Delilah motioned Chung over and held his hand firmly. The space in front of the group tore and convulsed as a dark portal opened. Rena and Elesis got ready to enter. Then, the unexpected happened. Someone stepped out of the portal, or something. The human like being had pure white hair and several white tails swaying behind her. Everyone drew their weapons and Delilah pulled Chung back. The woman began to laugh.
"Daring to go into the Abyss? Oh, aren't you a jolly band of idiots! You wouldn't last the hour, just thought you should know that." As the woman began to enter the portal, Raven slammed his steel fist against the runic stone, breaking it and sealing the portal. The fox woman turned and jumped back just in time as Elsword attempted to hit her with the side of his sword, "Catch me if you can!" She pulled out a long spear and hurled it at the window, shattering it as she leapt after her weapon. Elsword quickly ran after her, using all his strength to propel himself over the castle wall and chase after the woman. Everyone was very uneasy now. They had another stone, but Elsword was the queen's guard and had just ran off. Raven watched as Elsword's horse ran in his direction at Elsword's summon. Even on horseback, Elsword was only able to keep pace with the woman who was far ahead of him. Raven turned to Rena.
"I will watch over Delilah and the prince. Bring Aisha home." Rena nodded, and reopened the portal. Elesis and Rena took one last look at their friends in case they never saw them again, and vanished from sight. Chung walked up to Raven.
"Will they be okay?" He asked innocently. Raven closed his eyes.
"I don't know. All we can do is pray for their safety." Chung smiled.
"I'll pray every day!" Raven couldn't help but smile at this, and patted his head.
"That a boy." Eve came up to them.
"Chung, it is time for your lessons. Come on, today you'll learn a little more about your heritage." Eve held Chung's hand and they walked out of the hall. Raven and Delilah looked at the spot Rena and Elesis once stood.
"If they don't return...I don't know what we'll do." Delilah said wearily.
"Then let's hope they return." Raven said reassuringly. Delilah sighed.
"Yes, come. We have a lot to do. After all, it's nearly Christmas, and I intend to celebrate either way. Chung needs it." Raven nodded, and they both left the hall.
Eve and Chung sat in Eve's room, Eve teaching Chung about his family tree and what was expected of him.
Raven and Delilah left for the town, Delilah intending to buy gifts for her son, and for her dear guardians.
Elsword rode as fast as he could after the fox tailed woman. They were well on their way towards Velder, which meant Elsword could beseech the guards for aid should he lose her in the city.
Rena and Elesis stood atop a cliff, the forest shrouded in shadow. There was a structure in the distance, and they set off in that direction. No matter what it takes, Elesis would bring Aisha home.
