"It's sooo...boring here!" Skyler says as he flopped on the bed next to Isabel, she was tinkering with one of her new inventions, while Borgan was leaning on Migs drawing on a piece of paper, Jake was some where in the Valisian Palace doing something for Samira.
"Well Elena and Alexzander an the others all left to find Mylene, so they told us to stay put cause we're sort of grounded..." Isabel laughs nervously, remembering when they had gotten back that they were stuck doing Palace work as punishment.
"But do you think they need our help?" Luna says as she points a paw towards Isabel, "nah their using dragons to fly there cause they're a lot faster then you guys sorry Luna."
"So they say?, hey!, you want to go see if I can out fly a dragon!?" Skyler sits up in excitement, Luna stands up agreeing to what Skyler had in mind, "guys I don't think you want to start doing something that could cause problems!?," Migs says as he looks away for Borgan as he was watching the child draw.
"Come on Migs what harm could happen?, it's just for fun?" Luna smirks at her Jaquin friend, "Kitty's going to fly isa?" Borgan looks towards Isabel bright eyed.
"Hmm..., why don't we wait for Jake I definitely know he can get Peaches, an we can see if you can out fly her if you're up on waiting?" Isabel says as she walks over to Borgan, so she could carry him instead of leaning to one side while they walk there holding hands, "awesome it's been ages that I challenge someone!" Skyler jumps in excitement, "where's he at right now?"
"I think in the Kitchen?" Isabel told Skyler as she walked over towards her bedroom door, "we can wait for him there" Isabel smiles big and heads out the door, she walked walked through the halls with Borgan in her arm, Borgan was playing with her hair along the way while trying to pet Migs, the Jackquens were right behind them when making their way to the kitchen. Isabel opens the doors when looking inside Isabel smiled when seeing that her robot, was cleaning the dishes while Jake and Samira were making food. Samira walked over to Borgan who opened his mouth when Semira handed a piece of beet for him to eat, while chewing Isabel sat down in a chair to watch the two cook.
"Who are these for?" Isabel asked seeing that it was small bites sizes, "it's for King Howard he's getting a lot better for now, so we're making something light for him to eat," Semira says as she place egg yolk inside a pan, "why don't Borgan and you go see if he's up?, a maid will be there" Semira smiles at Isabel while tapping at her chin with a curled finger. Isabel said okay not really wanting to it's not like she didn't like the King, it's just that she didn't know how to react to him, Isabel then starts heading over towards King Howard's room, as she walked down the hallway she noticed that the maid wasn't there and she heard voices coming from the room. She stopped when getting closer to King Howard's room, in the room was Amir and King Howard both what looked like in Isabel eyes were fighting, Isabel quickly hid behind a pillar when seeing Amir heading towards the door.
"Isa?" Borgan asked when looked as Isabel when she hid behind the pillar, Isabel ask Borgan nicely to be quite as she wanted to hear the adults.
"Amir I will not allow my son to take the throne!, he's still young and he needs more time to figure things out!" King Howard yells at his royal Wizard, Amir's expression didn't move it stayed in a calming manner, "Howard...how long will you wait?, you have not taught you're son anything about how to take care of a kingdom for matter in fact a empire?, he's been reading books and old documents to figure that out, further more the gem is fixed you smashing it didn't work..." Amir looks towards the ground, in a disapproving manner as he could tell the king expression had changed.
"How!?, I used the Royal Sword to do so both items are so powerful that they can destroy each other," King Howard says as he was holding onto the bedside for support, "you can't stop the Divines will and Fates choice..., you're son will die...and there's nothing you can do about it...," Amir watch King Howard stand "I will not have my son die and I will not have him be with some random girl, yes I may have used him but it was the only to get her to hate him..."
"And it didn't work, Howard the two will come together but there will be sacrifices to make a better life, you may not like it that your only son will parish but your people will thrive?" Amir hold up a glowing orb, "they will make this world grand by the powers they both posses, like Queen Victo-"
"Don't..., what she had wasn't a gift from the Divines it was a curse, she may have told me what was in her dreams but I don't want to believe it is true, it was the main reason she killed herself because of those dreams, she kept telling me our son will die an she couldn't handle a life without knowing that Alexzander and me, would been long gone leaving her all alone in this world..., Amir please help me stop this from coming true!, let my son live!" King Howard had crawled towards Amir, as his feet wouldn't work anymore getting to the mortal wizard King Howard, grabbed Amir's robes in desperation "please Amir...it is the only thing I have left of her..., please..."
"Our only hope...is Elena..."
"What?... why her she just a random princess form another kingdom, what can she do..." King Howard let's go of Amir's robes, "everything if she can if not both will parish in this ordeal..."
"You can't make me just turn my head away from this!" King Howard slowly stands up, "I will make sure that everything will come out in peace, as that is my job an Howard believe me when I say, that nothing will come harm to you're son I will make sure of that, but he must die in a way..."
"Amir I trust you..., I always have but this time I'm not so sure...," King Howard had small tears form over the corners of his eyes, "he's my son, my child, my baby boy..., it's just so hard to not listen on the out come if I don't stop it..." King Howard then walks over towards a painting, placing a hand on it there in the painting was his wife holding Alexzander when he was a baby, "Howard...if you keep going against Fate it will come out more worse then it should..., if you excuse me...I have important things to do..."
"Amir.." "yes Howard?" "Tell me if my son will live please...
Amir nods before walking out the room towards his workshop not wanting to promise on that wish, Isabel emerged from where she came from to look and see if it was okay to move, Isabel then saw a maid down at the end of the hall where she originally came from, running up to tell the maid that she would have to tell the king instead of her, Isabel thanked the maid before running away. Isabel quickly ran back into her room along with Borgan who was confused on what is going on, Isabel placed Borgan on the bed as she was freaking out that knowing Alexzander is going to die, "what did Queen see...in her dreams?"
"Maybe Jake nose?" Borgan says as he plays with his hoofs, he leans back in the bed facing to look up at the head board above, "how would Jake know?" Isabel asked as she looks to Borgan, "Jake cleans the potty next to Grumpy King room..., he always says that King doesn't let Papa do much, and that Alexzander won't give his own papa a letter?" Borgan says as he rolls over and crawling towards the pillows. Isabel smiles towards Borgan when hearing that he calls Alexzander papa, it was something he said if he was in trouble to get away with something or that he really loves Alexzander when thinking about him. span class="Apple-converted-space" /spanWhen Elena heard Borgan say Papa at first she was confused, till Borgan reached towards Alexzander who gave him a kiss on the cheek, and told Elena that he could watch Borgan who was restless at that time. The scene melted both the two sisters when seeing what was going on, Alexzander had lean back when Borgan was trying to kiss him with a open mouth, that was full of spit and vegetables that the small Faun was eating at the time.
Isabel thinks for a bit when hearing what Borgan was saying, " if I do something for myself today?, you won't mind that would you?" Isabel asked cause if Elena or Alexzander wasn't here, he would stick to Jake and her but wanted to know what Queen Victoria saw, the only way she could do it would be in secret. Borgan agreed not really understanding what Isabel was doing, after getting herself together Isabel walked back to the kitchen an set Borgan with Samira, telling her that she wasn't feeling to good and she wanted to sleep. Samira was going to help with her so called 'sickness' Isabel telling Samira that it was fine, Isabel walked out the kitchen thinking for a bit of best idea that came to mind about the Queen, would been in Alexzander's room Isabel looked around just incase if anyone saw her, after awhile of not seeing anyone Isabel heads towards Alexzander's room.
Quickly opening the bedroom door Isabel looked around to see if she could find anything, thinking the desk was the best choice Isabel started to dig through his main desk drawer, after looking around to only see a filing drawer and a junk drawer, Isabel looks behind the desk to see drawings that her and the boys drew. Smiling to see that Alexzander was holding onto their artwork, as she rummage through the desk Isabel came across a crumpled picture it had a woman face ripped off, while a younger Alexzander was holding the woman close, "who's this person?" Isabel asked but shakes her head realizing that she was wasting time, putting the picture back Isabel head over to the bed to look under it. Seeing nothing Isabel then heads towards the bathroom when going inside, Isabel could see another door in the back of the bathroom, heading over Isabel opens it to see a large closet of clothes.
Isabel walked inside looking at all of the different kind of shapes of blue and silver, pulling back some of the clothes to see what kinds are there as the curious side was getting the best of her, she then stoped at one piece of clothing it was a uniform, it almost like her papi use to wear she then noticed a small tag, that hanged on the arm sleeve that was further into the closet side. Pulling the sleeve so she could look at it there were words of telling what it was used for, "Victory day?" Isabel then remembered that it was a festival that honors the ones, that worked with the Royal Knights young and old putting the uniform back, Isabel was starting to lose hope thinking again of any kind of secret spots, heading towards the shoe boxes Isabel looked into each one before coming across, one that was worn out and stained with old age quickly grabbing it from the back. Isabel opens the box lid an start rummaging through the box she came across a piece of paper and a key, seeing it was very important as it was crested with the Royal Valisian seal, as the letter being rapped around the the to Isabel pulls the letter out.
Isabel wanted to read the piece of paper that she found, it was stained with this crimson color that was ruff to the touch. She then knew what she was holding...it was Queen Victoria suicide note...
Isabel felt off when looking at it seeing that this was a personal thing, but Isabel noticed it wasn't as worn out as she thought, it showed that Alexzander never read the note it was though Isabel felt he couldn't do it to read his mother's last words, taking as much courage as she could Isabel read what was on the note.
"Alexzander my only loving son..., I know I begged you to stay but it wasn't the reason I done this, Alexzander...I dreamed of something terrible far beyond what I thought originally it was, you will become something that would be fear among those around you, and I will be the cause of it...the only way I could save you an your father was to take my own life..., I understand if you hate me on this part...but there's nothing I could do..., the dream kept showing me that you would kill everyone you love. Listen to me when I say I love you the days where I would, get upset it was only out of love or the time where your father wouldn't want you to learn things, it was because of what I said made him get scared as he was there when I had the original dream.
Alexzander...I will always love you each time when the sun rise or when the seasons change, it will be there for as long as you live and I hope that you will find someone, who would love those seasons like I have as they bring me happiness to know you see them to.
My time is short...if I don't do this then I have failed as a Queen, of not only protecting my family but also my people...
Goodbye Alexzander
Ты согреваешь мою душу..."
Isabel felt something wet running down her cheek whipping away the tears, she quickly puts everything back into the original spot, but not the key as she wanted to find the room where it belong to.
Walking out of Alexzander's room Isabel groggily tried to find the room for the key, after an hour or two Isabel lazily sticks the key in a random door, as she turned it she heard it click. Realizing that she found the room Isabel slowly walks back to look at the door closely, it was dark wood color with silver lining after seeing it was a average door, Isabel walks in to look at the room entirely. It was covered in all different kinds of crafts Isabel looked around, the room gave her a very weird feeling when she walked inside, Isabel noticed the room was very dusty as she walked around the room. She came across something that was laying on top of the desk, seeing that it was a photo album Isabel opened to see what was inside.
There were pictures of Alexzander and his mother along with his father, there was some that had Alexzander when he was Isabel age, an when he was a teen there were pictures of his friends as well. When getting at the end it rear "happy birthday Alexzander," Isabel sat in the chair when reading this she then noticed small things in the room. As in baby items...was Queen Victoria...Isabel sniffed trying to stop her tears, she could feel the love of Alexzander's mother it was like her own mami love, she quickly looked back when hearing the door opened, standing up quickly Isabel knew that she was now in trouble. She was readying herself to be yelled at till she noticed who it was...
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Mylene had been kicked out of two towns for the pass few hours, as she had forgotten about the curse that was placed on here in Canesse, tired and mentally worn out Mylene had walked for miles, she had stopped in a field of flowers before falling towards the ground. Sighing in relief Mylene closed her eyes as she listened to the light winds brushing pass her, she could hear the rustling of the trees nearby along with the moo's of nearby cows. But she could hearing a voice call out to her it was some how familiar in a way, confused Mylene stands up to see who was calling her, standing very far from her was a woman she was waving her hand towards Mylene.
"...MaM?"
Before disappearing when she blinked her eyes, Mylene jumps up from where she was laying she was breathing heavily, and having a cold sweat she looks around to see that it was now night time, irritated that she waisted time on sleeping, Mylene stands for her spot so she could see where she was at. Looking around she felt like she had been here before, walking down the hillside Mylene walked towards a dirt path, she was close to a lake side as she walked she came cross some abandoned houses. Curious to see what it was Mylene walks over to see what was there, walking into some homes Mylene saw different kinds of things, some that felt familiar while others she had no idea what it was, as she moved things around she heard something rustling behind her. Turning around to see what was there standing in the door way was a young man, his eyes were big with his mouth wide open he was holding a large bag in his hand, Mylene was going to say hello but quickly clamped her hands over her mouth. In fear of hurting any the young man who quickly points at his ears, then he did weird hand gestures towards Mylene before pointing at his ears, "oh my Divines your deaf!" Mylene yells pointing at the young boy, who nods hard then points at Mylene with a large smile as he played with his hair, Mylene understood what he was doing Hervianas main features were their red hair and green eyes.
Now full of joy Mylene runs up to the young boy grabbing him by the arms, wanting to ask him all her questions but he held up his hands to stop her, pointing towards a home on a hill not far where they were. Mylene nods understanding what the boy was implying, the two then headed out towards the home when finally getting up towards the door of the home, the boy knocked in excitement after a bit of rustling and a disappointing voice.
A woman opens the door she was large in size she was looking away, before turning to see who was at her door, her mouth hanged open shocked to see Mylene there.
"Sean boy...what how!?, how did you find a Herviana?!"
Mylene was about to say something before catching herself, she make a noise when doing so it caused the woman to hold her ears in pain. Worried that she may her gotten on the wrong foot Mylene tried to help, "oh dear your fine it's been awhile since I heard that noise, come in come in would you like a drink or something?, you must be hungry?" The mother says as she opens the door more for Mylene to enter, Sean walks in taking Mylene's hand with him dragging her along, not wanting to hurt anyone Mylene mouthed thank you. She then was placed at the table that had food all over it, she could see Colcannon, Galway Oysters, Cyprus, and many more other dishes, the mother walks over to a bowl and starts puts Coddle in the bowl.
"Here I heard you're people really like to eat this dish," the mother smile while handing over the bowl, Mylene nods with a smile before sitting down. So did the mother before she signed towards Sean telling him something with her hands, the boy runs out the door in excitement to do what ever he was told. The mother placed a hand on Mylene's "he's just so excited, to finally see a Herviana his grandfather told many stories about them, that and I think my father in law would love to see you."
The main door opened to reveal the two older men the mother was talking about, while Sean was pushing his dad along the way, "what had gotten into you boy?, it's just dinner did you're mom make our favor..." the father stopped when he saw Mylene.
"By the Divines is that a Herviana...I-I thought your kind was long extent how?, when?, honey?" The father leans to the side to look at his wife who smiled, "our son was the one that found her where's your father?"
"Dad!, come here quick!" The father leans out the door in excitement, "hold your horses you good for nothing...is that a Herviana!?, my word..." the grandfather says walking in to see Mylene more clearly; "yes she is one look at her hair and eyes..., can I?" The grandfather asked when reaching for Mylene's hair, Mylene nods seeing that the old man hadn't seen Hervianas in a long time.
"Just like my wife..." the grandfather says as he pats at Mylene's hair, "the curse only affected pure blooded Hervianas..., my wife had to run when the purge happened...," the grandfather sits down at the head of the table; "child where did you come from?, w-wait don't answer!, Sean tell me where you found her?"
Sean started to sign language towards his grandfather telling where he found her, "at the abandoned Herviana buildings?, child were you looking for something that was lost?, those buildings have been raided years ago?," Mylene looks around to find something to communicate not really knowing how to read, or the fact that she had to write she it out didn't know if she was saying things right. Thinking for a bit Mylene did gestures with her hand, then points towards a bookshelf before shaking her head, "so you can't read?, and I'm guessing writing isn't on the table then?" The father says, while Mylene points at him with a smile and shaking her head yes.
"Well we can always teach her how to sign like Sean?, it's not letters?, and I think it could help her to communicate after all, the sign language was invented here in Canesse?, you know because of the purge? In fear that there were still hidden Hervianas?" The father says as he nods towards his father, "well she can understand us that's a good thing, so you know child I don't want lacking when I teach you okay?"
Mylene gave noise of enjoyment hearing that she was going to learn a way of speaking, especially while she's here but slumped down when she realized that she had to learn something new again, everyone the room except for Sean held their ears in pain. After Mylene had made the noise of her excitement, "okay...it's been a long time I heard that but remember to not do that okay?" The grandfather says while Mylene nods as a sorry for doing it, "okay who's up for dinner" the father says while clapping his hands together. Raising her hand Mylene smiled big along with Sean, the two older men laugh when seeing this Mylene sat near the mother and Sean, while the father sat near his wife taking the other end of the table, it only left one open seat at the table.
Throughout out dinner Mylene learn little by little as well as getting to know a little more of the family and her people.