Different Worlds, Same Hearts
By: Trunks lil sis
Chapter three
This is an AU and has strong Slash themes, if this isn't your thing then get! Didn't you even read the summary? This Fic will contain adult content and language, though it hasn't hit it's rating yet don't worry it will.
Other then that, on with the fic!
"I mean no harm but my lord bid me to bring a message." The young boy had climbed down off his horse and was holding the reigns with a calm face as magic wielding druids surrounded him.
"We were told that if we went near the prince we would be killed so I'm telling you, if you come near us, we'll kill you." Heero stood his ground against the boy half his age and size, but he knew looks could be deceiving. He also knew from experience that the scouts and the messengers were trained along with the guards in the castle. For being a child the boy could have probably given him a good fight.
"And I tell you now that I cannot return to my prince without delivering a message to Trowa. My prince puts the message as the most important thing." Trowa who had just about enough of it stepped forward.
"I will receive the message, follow me." The young man had a delayed response as he contemplated leaving his horse. Seconds later he nodded and followed after Trowa, his horse left behind him.
Trowa closed the door and bid the messenger to speak. "My prince asks that you read this." He handed the parchment to the uni-banged boy. "And reply the answer to me." Trowa wordlessly accepted the paper and scanned it over.
He paused every few seconds to reread a sentence not believing it to be real. "This came strait from Quatre?" The messenger blinked at his prince's name being used so casual.
"Yes, the royal seal is upon it." Trowa's eyes registered the seal but then shifted back over to the words. "My prince wishes to know." Trowa sighed. And slowly nodded while asking himself mentally what the hell he thought he was doing.
"Upon the full moon." The messenger nodded.
"You will have the right of passage as long as you bear the parchment." The messenger bowed lightly to him before letting himself out and walking back over to his horse. He shook his head in disbelief as he climbed up onto his horse. "My sister is never going to believe this." He mumbled to himself before turning the horse and galloping away.
Trowa turned suddenly as the door opened and his sister rushed in while shutting the door behind her. "Cathy?" She tried desperately to fix her rumpled hair while catching her breath.
"I had to fight to get in here, the whole village is outside." She sighed and leaned again the door. "Just what happened and what did that messenger give you?" Trowa crossed his arms and considered whether he could tell his sister.
"I'm going to see Quatre, on the full moon in two days." Catharine's jaw dropped as she realized her brother's intentions.
"Trowa Barton, have you lost your mind? You can't go to the Terran kingdom, father will forbid it, Heero's father will forbid it! You could be banished from the village!" Trowa simply shook his head and turned away from her.
"Quatre loves me. Get it? He loves me, and he needs to know if I feel the same way." Trowa sighed and turned back to her. "And I do."
"Trowa!" Her voice rang through the room making Trowa flinch. "You'll be killed for courting Quatre, he's a prince and you're a druid. It's against the law."
"No!" Trowa slammed his hand down on a table. "I'll go as his friend. And Quatre said in his letter if it develops into something more there is a way around it. I can prove myself." Trowa turned back to her. "I'm in love with him Cathy, I've loved him from the moment I saw him and I won't let him slip away from me, even if it means losing my family and village."
Catherine placed a hand on her brother's shoulder and gave him a half smile. "I don't think it's right Trowa, and I won't say that it is, but I will support you and I will travel with you." She flashed him a full smile. "Cause there's no way you're going alone."
Quatre looked up at his father who sat upon the best horse in the land. "Take care Quatre, your sister will be here in a week." The king turned his attention to Duo who stood next to Quatre. "I'm also counting on you to keep him safe."
Duo held his chin high with respect and pride. "Your majesty has nothing to worry about, Prince Quatre will be well protected." The king seemed satisfied in his answer and looked to his son one final time before he and his group left. Fifty horses powered their way down a small hill and towards the North and, hopefully, a peace treaty.
As soon as his father was out of sight Quatre slumped forward and bit and tugged on his collar. His pure while party tunic with silver lining had been made a bit tight on purpose, causing the wearer to keep good posture. The sword that hung at his side had been purchased simply for the occasion of Quatre seeing his father out, which Quatre voiced as a very stupid thing.
"I want double guards posted at every entrance and every exit." Quatre ignored Duo's voice and began to walk back to his horse resting just over the ridge. And just as he predicted seconds later four guards were escorting him back.
The ride back was pure silence and Quatre was left with his own thoughts. He wondered deeply if his message had reached Trowa and what had been the boy's answer. If he had given an answer at all.
Upon arrival Quatre had hoped to go to the library and read a good book. His long time wish was to read every book in his father's library, a library that would soon be his. At the moment he had gotten through half of a quarter of the books, but every one pushed him a little closer to his wish.
Instead he was whisked away with his royal guards to a meeting room where a high council was already seated. Quatre took his own respectable seat as his personal guards sat down next to him.
"Prince Quatre," A council member addressed Quatre and stood. "I am Vilyne of the third. The council wishes to speak today about the threat of an attack while the king is away." Quatre nodded lightly. "I recognize Lavious of the first to speak." Quatre sighed but kept a strait face.
The court system of advisors was very complex if he remembered correctly. Five from the first, who controlled most of the decisions presented to the king. Eight seconds that held some power but concerned themselves with foreign affairs and ten-thirds who were in control of the king's property, land and the king's people.
And again if his memory served him correctly Lavious was a man that could carry on forever. Quatre supposed he got the trait from his wife who was the only female first.
Quatre looked over to Duo who was busy talking in hushed tones to another guard, a guard that had been around since Quatre's birth and was very well trusted, Symil was his name.
Quatre noticed that just behind the pair sat WuFei. Quatre stifled a laugh as he caught sight of WuFei grasping a woman's hand. WuFei had been courting Sally since he had made head of foreign peace and war, a division that dealt with foreign ambassadors. Normally WuFei would have left on the trip to the north but this treaty and peace alignment was so important the king had decided to go himself.
Sally was one of the very few female healers in the castle and by far the best. He knew that secretly WuFei took pride in the fact that he courted the strongest and most skilled healer in all the lands. Personally Quatre thought this job suited her because of her personality, not to be rude of course.
"We believe an attack to come from within." Quatre caught the last sentence from Lavious before the man bowed respectfully and sat down. This was Quatre's cue to respond. He prayed to the gods that the last sentence he had heard was enough to hold the discussion together.
"Respectful council members, we are coming into troubled times." Quatre's gaze shifted from male to female in attempts to not seem as if he was playing favorites. "With my father leaving for peace talks, it is indeed time for caution but not for me, I deem it necessary to protect my people." Men rose from their seats in outrage and women simply shook their heads at him.
"Eiseal of the seconds." The woman stood and bowed respectfully as those behind her had done. "Prince, you must understand that your protection is of the up most importance. If the people are killed, we will grieve, but if you are killed we all shall parish." When Quatre heard Duo and even WuFei side with the council, Quatre knew he had lost.
The king and even a prince or princess had the right to over turn any decision made by the council but Quatre knew the consequences could be fatal for him and those who disagreed with him. "I consent." The yells settled down as Quatre regained his posture. "I ask the council to sanction a new draft. If a war does come we will need to have a strong army."
"Qester of the first." Again the customary bow was performed. "We the council agree. There will be a proclamation put forth tomorrow. The first hundred men or women will have their families moved to the castle and begin training in a weeks time." Quatre nodded in agreement.
"I, Prince Quatre, take my leave now and wish the council to a peaceful future." Tipping his head forward, he was once again escorted out of the large room while in the back of him he could hear the people beginning to argue of the details.
"Duo," Quatre grabbed his friend on the arm and pulled him closer. "Has the messenger returned yet?" Duo looked upwards as if in thought before nodding.
"Yeah, Sally's little brother just got back just before we went into the council room. He was told to wait in the library. And," Duo added a bit eccentric, "you've got a whole three hours before dinner." Quatre's spirits lifted for a short while until turning back to Duo.
"How many guards?" Duo masked his answer with a cough as Quatre raised an eyebrow. "How many, Duo?"
"Uh, twenty?" Duo offered and Quatre sighed. "Quatre, it's for your own protection any one in the castle could hurt you, and I'm not taking any chances." Duo winced lightly and Quatre turned to look at him.
"It's going to be a blue moon in two days, isn't it?" The braided boy nodded.
"Solo and I will be leaving tomorrow." Duo eyes watered slightly as he led Quatre down the hallway to the library. "Please, Quatre I've never had to be away while your father is gone. My father is too sick at the moment to resume his position which means Fiyn will be left in charge and you know I don't trust him." Quatre gave him a worried look.
"I could always appoint a different person or ask WuFei, he has been trained the same way as you. Is your father going?" Duo shook his head, which was slightly tilted down ward so he was looking at his feet.
"He can't make the trip this year and he's going to die. I'm taking Solo but I think I'm coming back alone. Solo's seven years younger then me and he needs his mother, I've tried to make it easy for him, here but with our father sick, and my duties, I can't be there for him. I don't think he'll be coming back and I suppose that's a good thing." Quatre frowned at him.
"I'm worried about you Duo, you've been caught up with protecting me and raising Solo that you've ignored a lot of things. I know more then you think I do, and I mean it when I say I'm worried. Don't let your heart and soul leave you because of me." Duo cracked him a smile and rested his hands behind his head.
"Don't worry Quat, I've still got another year and you know this isn't about me, so stop turning it towards me." Quatre chuckled slightly as they approached the library. "I've got to go see about the full moon so I'll catch you later. Stay out of trouble, okay?" Duo watched the prince with hopeful eyes and was satisfied as Quatre nodded to him and entered the library accompanied by his guards.
Duo waited patiently until Quatre and his guards had disappeared and the doors had shut before slumping forward just a bit. "When are you going to stop lying, Duo?" Duo practically jumped out of his skin as Sally stifled a small laugh.
"Gods, Sally don't ever do that." Taking a few more seconds to calm down and slow his breathing he readjusted his sword. "What's the deal with following us and eavesdropping on private conversations?" Sally cracked him a smile.
"Duo, you know very well its time for your check up. There's a blue moon in two days, I've already checked Solo out of our records and it's your turn!" She happily grabbed his arm. "Don't be such a baby, it doesn't hurt." Duo shook his head as she continued to pull him down the hallway. "That much." Duo paled.
"Do you think it's right to do this?" The woman turned to her life partner and questioned him. He had been known to be a bit unconventional on certain issues.
"Yes, yes, you know very well that in order for this world to survive and us along with it they must be joined." The woman gave him a suspicious look.
"I know that didn't come from the council. Tell me the truth, do you actually think for our worlds future that they should be together or do you just think they'd make a cute couple?" The man chuckled nervously for a moment before straitening up.
"We can't fight alone. If we're going to win they have to join and an heir has to be produced. Our world will fall to darkness without the union." The woman nodded slowly.
"I know that as well but to force them all into a union? If we push too fast they'll end up killing each other." The man sighed and wrapped his arms around his life mate.
"If we don't push them we run the risk of the darkness claiming them first. They all play a large part in our future." He paused to linger in the moment of peace, peace that would not hold for long. "The darkness is trying to reach Prince Quatre's soul and Duo is very close to the darkness as well. He'll soon learn of many things and when he breaks, someone must be there to stop the darkness from claiming him. There comes a time when even gods cannot save their world and must rely on mortals."
The female pushed away from him with a laugh. "Enjoy the time we have left in peace, don't throw yourself into what will happen in the future. All we have to deal with now is seeing that Trowa makes it safely to the castle in two days time, and Duo is allowed to make it back to the lands with his brother." The male God nodded and brushed some of his platinum hair away from his face.
"My sister isn't going to make it easy on them, you know." The god sighed and looked back down on the mortals hurrying to live their lives. "She wants him, she could disrupt the future bonds that need to be." The woman nodded in agreement.
"Deny all you want, the truth is evident. She has turned to the darkness and the darkness will grant her the power to intervene with them. We have to do something." The God offered nothing to his mate's words, but turned to face her, his eyes burning.
"So the choice is set?" The God offered her a nod. "Are you sure? Once we take mortal form we will become mortal ourselves and death is a possibility."
The Goddess turned away and crossed the room to a fountain of water. Dropping to her knees she pulled up a sleeve on her pure white dress and dipped her hand into the cool water. The God watched silently as the water began to flash colors finally ending with the woman's appearance altering slightly so that she might blend with the mortals.
The man followed her example while keeping his eyes locked on hers the whole time. After he had been turned mortal he stood and grasped her hand. "I don't want her killed." The woman sighed and led him over to the doorway.
"You know we will do everything in our power to prevent death, anyone's death." She faltered a bit. "But neither I, nor the council, can guarantee that if she tries to kill any of them, that we won't be forced to step in." The man finally agreed as she pulled him out of the room and they slowly descended down to the mortal land.
"Do you think the council will help?" He asked her the one final time.
"They won't be happy about being forced into mortal form, but none of us have any choice now. The darkness is eating away at us, Prince Quatre knows something is wrong and for that, the darkness won't hesitate to try and take him out. But," She added with a smirk, "the darkness will be in for a surprise when they find out just what he really is."
This is an AU and has strong Slash themes, if this isn't your thing then get! Didn't you even read the summary? This Fic will contain adult content and language, though it hasn't hit it's rating yet don't worry it will.
Other then that, on with the fic!
"I mean no harm but my lord bid me to bring a message." The young boy had climbed down off his horse and was holding the reigns with a calm face as magic wielding druids surrounded him.
"We were told that if we went near the prince we would be killed so I'm telling you, if you come near us, we'll kill you." Heero stood his ground against the boy half his age and size, but he knew looks could be deceiving. He also knew from experience that the scouts and the messengers were trained along with the guards in the castle. For being a child the boy could have probably given him a good fight.
"And I tell you now that I cannot return to my prince without delivering a message to Trowa. My prince puts the message as the most important thing." Trowa who had just about enough of it stepped forward.
"I will receive the message, follow me." The young man had a delayed response as he contemplated leaving his horse. Seconds later he nodded and followed after Trowa, his horse left behind him.
Trowa closed the door and bid the messenger to speak. "My prince asks that you read this." He handed the parchment to the uni-banged boy. "And reply the answer to me." Trowa wordlessly accepted the paper and scanned it over.
He paused every few seconds to reread a sentence not believing it to be real. "This came strait from Quatre?" The messenger blinked at his prince's name being used so casual.
"Yes, the royal seal is upon it." Trowa's eyes registered the seal but then shifted back over to the words. "My prince wishes to know." Trowa sighed. And slowly nodded while asking himself mentally what the hell he thought he was doing.
"Upon the full moon." The messenger nodded.
"You will have the right of passage as long as you bear the parchment." The messenger bowed lightly to him before letting himself out and walking back over to his horse. He shook his head in disbelief as he climbed up onto his horse. "My sister is never going to believe this." He mumbled to himself before turning the horse and galloping away.
Trowa turned suddenly as the door opened and his sister rushed in while shutting the door behind her. "Cathy?" She tried desperately to fix her rumpled hair while catching her breath.
"I had to fight to get in here, the whole village is outside." She sighed and leaned again the door. "Just what happened and what did that messenger give you?" Trowa crossed his arms and considered whether he could tell his sister.
"I'm going to see Quatre, on the full moon in two days." Catharine's jaw dropped as she realized her brother's intentions.
"Trowa Barton, have you lost your mind? You can't go to the Terran kingdom, father will forbid it, Heero's father will forbid it! You could be banished from the village!" Trowa simply shook his head and turned away from her.
"Quatre loves me. Get it? He loves me, and he needs to know if I feel the same way." Trowa sighed and turned back to her. "And I do."
"Trowa!" Her voice rang through the room making Trowa flinch. "You'll be killed for courting Quatre, he's a prince and you're a druid. It's against the law."
"No!" Trowa slammed his hand down on a table. "I'll go as his friend. And Quatre said in his letter if it develops into something more there is a way around it. I can prove myself." Trowa turned back to her. "I'm in love with him Cathy, I've loved him from the moment I saw him and I won't let him slip away from me, even if it means losing my family and village."
Catherine placed a hand on her brother's shoulder and gave him a half smile. "I don't think it's right Trowa, and I won't say that it is, but I will support you and I will travel with you." She flashed him a full smile. "Cause there's no way you're going alone."
Quatre looked up at his father who sat upon the best horse in the land. "Take care Quatre, your sister will be here in a week." The king turned his attention to Duo who stood next to Quatre. "I'm also counting on you to keep him safe."
Duo held his chin high with respect and pride. "Your majesty has nothing to worry about, Prince Quatre will be well protected." The king seemed satisfied in his answer and looked to his son one final time before he and his group left. Fifty horses powered their way down a small hill and towards the North and, hopefully, a peace treaty.
As soon as his father was out of sight Quatre slumped forward and bit and tugged on his collar. His pure while party tunic with silver lining had been made a bit tight on purpose, causing the wearer to keep good posture. The sword that hung at his side had been purchased simply for the occasion of Quatre seeing his father out, which Quatre voiced as a very stupid thing.
"I want double guards posted at every entrance and every exit." Quatre ignored Duo's voice and began to walk back to his horse resting just over the ridge. And just as he predicted seconds later four guards were escorting him back.
The ride back was pure silence and Quatre was left with his own thoughts. He wondered deeply if his message had reached Trowa and what had been the boy's answer. If he had given an answer at all.
Upon arrival Quatre had hoped to go to the library and read a good book. His long time wish was to read every book in his father's library, a library that would soon be his. At the moment he had gotten through half of a quarter of the books, but every one pushed him a little closer to his wish.
Instead he was whisked away with his royal guards to a meeting room where a high council was already seated. Quatre took his own respectable seat as his personal guards sat down next to him.
"Prince Quatre," A council member addressed Quatre and stood. "I am Vilyne of the third. The council wishes to speak today about the threat of an attack while the king is away." Quatre nodded lightly. "I recognize Lavious of the first to speak." Quatre sighed but kept a strait face.
The court system of advisors was very complex if he remembered correctly. Five from the first, who controlled most of the decisions presented to the king. Eight seconds that held some power but concerned themselves with foreign affairs and ten-thirds who were in control of the king's property, land and the king's people.
And again if his memory served him correctly Lavious was a man that could carry on forever. Quatre supposed he got the trait from his wife who was the only female first.
Quatre looked over to Duo who was busy talking in hushed tones to another guard, a guard that had been around since Quatre's birth and was very well trusted, Symil was his name.
Quatre noticed that just behind the pair sat WuFei. Quatre stifled a laugh as he caught sight of WuFei grasping a woman's hand. WuFei had been courting Sally since he had made head of foreign peace and war, a division that dealt with foreign ambassadors. Normally WuFei would have left on the trip to the north but this treaty and peace alignment was so important the king had decided to go himself.
Sally was one of the very few female healers in the castle and by far the best. He knew that secretly WuFei took pride in the fact that he courted the strongest and most skilled healer in all the lands. Personally Quatre thought this job suited her because of her personality, not to be rude of course.
"We believe an attack to come from within." Quatre caught the last sentence from Lavious before the man bowed respectfully and sat down. This was Quatre's cue to respond. He prayed to the gods that the last sentence he had heard was enough to hold the discussion together.
"Respectful council members, we are coming into troubled times." Quatre's gaze shifted from male to female in attempts to not seem as if he was playing favorites. "With my father leaving for peace talks, it is indeed time for caution but not for me, I deem it necessary to protect my people." Men rose from their seats in outrage and women simply shook their heads at him.
"Eiseal of the seconds." The woman stood and bowed respectfully as those behind her had done. "Prince, you must understand that your protection is of the up most importance. If the people are killed, we will grieve, but if you are killed we all shall parish." When Quatre heard Duo and even WuFei side with the council, Quatre knew he had lost.
The king and even a prince or princess had the right to over turn any decision made by the council but Quatre knew the consequences could be fatal for him and those who disagreed with him. "I consent." The yells settled down as Quatre regained his posture. "I ask the council to sanction a new draft. If a war does come we will need to have a strong army."
"Qester of the first." Again the customary bow was performed. "We the council agree. There will be a proclamation put forth tomorrow. The first hundred men or women will have their families moved to the castle and begin training in a weeks time." Quatre nodded in agreement.
"I, Prince Quatre, take my leave now and wish the council to a peaceful future." Tipping his head forward, he was once again escorted out of the large room while in the back of him he could hear the people beginning to argue of the details.
"Duo," Quatre grabbed his friend on the arm and pulled him closer. "Has the messenger returned yet?" Duo looked upwards as if in thought before nodding.
"Yeah, Sally's little brother just got back just before we went into the council room. He was told to wait in the library. And," Duo added a bit eccentric, "you've got a whole three hours before dinner." Quatre's spirits lifted for a short while until turning back to Duo.
"How many guards?" Duo masked his answer with a cough as Quatre raised an eyebrow. "How many, Duo?"
"Uh, twenty?" Duo offered and Quatre sighed. "Quatre, it's for your own protection any one in the castle could hurt you, and I'm not taking any chances." Duo winced lightly and Quatre turned to look at him.
"It's going to be a blue moon in two days, isn't it?" The braided boy nodded.
"Solo and I will be leaving tomorrow." Duo eyes watered slightly as he led Quatre down the hallway to the library. "Please, Quatre I've never had to be away while your father is gone. My father is too sick at the moment to resume his position which means Fiyn will be left in charge and you know I don't trust him." Quatre gave him a worried look.
"I could always appoint a different person or ask WuFei, he has been trained the same way as you. Is your father going?" Duo shook his head, which was slightly tilted down ward so he was looking at his feet.
"He can't make the trip this year and he's going to die. I'm taking Solo but I think I'm coming back alone. Solo's seven years younger then me and he needs his mother, I've tried to make it easy for him, here but with our father sick, and my duties, I can't be there for him. I don't think he'll be coming back and I suppose that's a good thing." Quatre frowned at him.
"I'm worried about you Duo, you've been caught up with protecting me and raising Solo that you've ignored a lot of things. I know more then you think I do, and I mean it when I say I'm worried. Don't let your heart and soul leave you because of me." Duo cracked him a smile and rested his hands behind his head.
"Don't worry Quat, I've still got another year and you know this isn't about me, so stop turning it towards me." Quatre chuckled slightly as they approached the library. "I've got to go see about the full moon so I'll catch you later. Stay out of trouble, okay?" Duo watched the prince with hopeful eyes and was satisfied as Quatre nodded to him and entered the library accompanied by his guards.
Duo waited patiently until Quatre and his guards had disappeared and the doors had shut before slumping forward just a bit. "When are you going to stop lying, Duo?" Duo practically jumped out of his skin as Sally stifled a small laugh.
"Gods, Sally don't ever do that." Taking a few more seconds to calm down and slow his breathing he readjusted his sword. "What's the deal with following us and eavesdropping on private conversations?" Sally cracked him a smile.
"Duo, you know very well its time for your check up. There's a blue moon in two days, I've already checked Solo out of our records and it's your turn!" She happily grabbed his arm. "Don't be such a baby, it doesn't hurt." Duo shook his head as she continued to pull him down the hallway. "That much." Duo paled.
"Do you think it's right to do this?" The woman turned to her life partner and questioned him. He had been known to be a bit unconventional on certain issues.
"Yes, yes, you know very well that in order for this world to survive and us along with it they must be joined." The woman gave him a suspicious look.
"I know that didn't come from the council. Tell me the truth, do you actually think for our worlds future that they should be together or do you just think they'd make a cute couple?" The man chuckled nervously for a moment before straitening up.
"We can't fight alone. If we're going to win they have to join and an heir has to be produced. Our world will fall to darkness without the union." The woman nodded slowly.
"I know that as well but to force them all into a union? If we push too fast they'll end up killing each other." The man sighed and wrapped his arms around his life mate.
"If we don't push them we run the risk of the darkness claiming them first. They all play a large part in our future." He paused to linger in the moment of peace, peace that would not hold for long. "The darkness is trying to reach Prince Quatre's soul and Duo is very close to the darkness as well. He'll soon learn of many things and when he breaks, someone must be there to stop the darkness from claiming him. There comes a time when even gods cannot save their world and must rely on mortals."
The female pushed away from him with a laugh. "Enjoy the time we have left in peace, don't throw yourself into what will happen in the future. All we have to deal with now is seeing that Trowa makes it safely to the castle in two days time, and Duo is allowed to make it back to the lands with his brother." The male God nodded and brushed some of his platinum hair away from his face.
"My sister isn't going to make it easy on them, you know." The god sighed and looked back down on the mortals hurrying to live their lives. "She wants him, she could disrupt the future bonds that need to be." The woman nodded in agreement.
"Deny all you want, the truth is evident. She has turned to the darkness and the darkness will grant her the power to intervene with them. We have to do something." The God offered nothing to his mate's words, but turned to face her, his eyes burning.
"So the choice is set?" The God offered her a nod. "Are you sure? Once we take mortal form we will become mortal ourselves and death is a possibility."
The Goddess turned away and crossed the room to a fountain of water. Dropping to her knees she pulled up a sleeve on her pure white dress and dipped her hand into the cool water. The God watched silently as the water began to flash colors finally ending with the woman's appearance altering slightly so that she might blend with the mortals.
The man followed her example while keeping his eyes locked on hers the whole time. After he had been turned mortal he stood and grasped her hand. "I don't want her killed." The woman sighed and led him over to the doorway.
"You know we will do everything in our power to prevent death, anyone's death." She faltered a bit. "But neither I, nor the council, can guarantee that if she tries to kill any of them, that we won't be forced to step in." The man finally agreed as she pulled him out of the room and they slowly descended down to the mortal land.
"Do you think the council will help?" He asked her the one final time.
"They won't be happy about being forced into mortal form, but none of us have any choice now. The darkness is eating away at us, Prince Quatre knows something is wrong and for that, the darkness won't hesitate to try and take him out. But," She added with a smirk, "the darkness will be in for a surprise when they find out just what he really is."