Note: I tried to lay down but it made it harder to breath so here I am again at my computer a slave to the story because who doesn't love Cedfia!
Enjoy!
Making it down towards the dining hall he approaches the door hearing voices of Sofia and James from the other side of the door, opening he greets them both.
"Sofia, James."
Sofia flushed looking away from him as she remembered what had previously happened, James answered quickly.
"Sup Mr. C? Did you have a good day?"
Cedric walked over to the head of the table sitting down,
"My day was very enlightening. Now James, how much longer do you intend on staying in my castle?"
James chuckled,
"Always trying to kick me out and here I thought we had a connection now."
Rolling his eyes at the young man,
"As much as I enjoy your visits, it is very time consuming when you constantly bug me when I have work to get done. Sadly this kingdom doesn't run itself and I must attend to the pile of Marriage proposal's that are waiting back in my study. I don't see why all these annoying King's wish to marry their daughter off for a simple alliance."
The food had come and been served by the remaining few staff that had chosen to stay in the castle, what Sofia didn't know about the staff was there was a shade inside them keeping them in line. On the outside they look and acted completely normal. As Sofia and James started eating, Cedric looked over at Sofia with a hungry look in his eyes. James didn't notice, being too busy stuffing his face. Sofia on the other hand notices right away that his eyes were on her. Making the memory come back to her once again, Sofia made a noticeable shiver making Cedric stand up quietly moving swiftly over to where she was sitting next to her brother. He had taken off his rob and placed it over her shoulder leaning over to whisper into her ear.
"You seem cold, let me help warm you."
Before pulling away he nipped lightly at her ear before swiftly returning to his seat to focus on some paperwork and enjoy watching the two enjoy their meal. James did most of the talking while Sofia sat there in silence from the event that just took place. Cedric could tell that she wishes to remove his robe but she refrained from it, fear resonating from her. This made him enjoy it just that much more. Dinner ended and they all left to the sitting room for some after dinner tea before bed. James talked nonstop about past events between him and his sisters from when they were younger. Sofia and Cedric just listened enjoying his stories, Sofia spoke every once in a while to reply to him if a question was directed towards her. After a while Sofia started to drift off sitting in her chair, Cedric noticed how late it was getting.
"James even though your stories are thrilling, your sister is falling asleep on herself. I think it is time to call it a night and you can return to them in the morning."
James chuckled nodding,
"Sorry, guess I got carried away. It has been a nice day and was enjoying this."
He gestured at the group, Cedric nodded agreeing with him. The three of them got up leaving the room; Cedric placed a hand on James shoulder.
"Sofia be a dear and go on to bed without me, I wish to talk to James for a moment I won't be long."
Sofia was too tired to argue, she yawned and smiled towards James.
"Night brother, see you in the morning."
"Night Sof."
With that Sofia left leaving the two men alone as soon as Cedric felt that she was out of ear range he cleared his throat to get his attention.
"Come sit, I have a proposition for you."
They then both returned to their seats.
"What up? Not like you to be this formal with me?"
Cedric rolled his eyes,
"Well what I am about to discuss with you comes at a price, if you wish for me to continue I will but remember once I utter these words and you speck them to another I will have to take your life."
James was taken back by this; he said those words so calmly like he was discussing the next meal not taking his life.
"Okay, I promise not to say a word to anyone."
He knew he was gambling his life here but he had always been the most curious when it came to situations like this.
"I have noticed that you have taken a great liking to what I do, for example."
Cedric sprouted his wings in an excessive display to make sure he got the reaction from James he wished for and he did, James was once again awestricken by his display of power.
"Would you like to gain powers like I have?"
James looked at him very surprised.
"You mean I could learn how to do that as well?"
Cedric nodded,
"In due time you could do that and more, I have noticed your interest and have eyes watching everywhere. I know about your adventures into the forest to practice what magic and spells you know. You have gotten talented and have been able to grasps onto the way quickly. You don't have to answer now but if you do I can make sure it would be worth your wild and if not I guess you can be my next meal."
James looked at him funny for that last part and Cedric just chuckled waving him off,
"Now sleep on it and we will discuss this another time."
James nodded,
"Okay than, sleep well Cedric see you in the morning."
With that they left they both left the sitting room heading up the stairs to their respective rooms, the walk was silent as Cedric could tell that James was deep in thought about what they had discussed. Before James opened the door to his room Cedric spoke once more.
"If you do choose to take this path just know that you will be a welcomed knight in my court."
Cedric then continued to walk to him room hearing James's door open and then close. A sly smirk formed on his lips as he walked.
'Oh yes, you shall be a knight in my court. Willingly or not, a dark knight for my own personal use.'
Opening the door to his room he could see Sofia sleeping peacefully in his bed, flicking his wrist he changed into his sleep wear before crawling in next to her. Moving close to her before wrapping his arm around her to pull her body up next to his, kissing the top of her head he whispers into her ear.
"Sleep tight my Princess."
Note: Oh my pandas! Two chapters in one day! What has the world come too! I know what, it's cause laying down is evil and I can barely breath sitting up! In this chapter I also gave you a little insight on one of the many horrid ideas I have in store. Oh I wonder how many people will want to kill me once this story is fully complete xD