A/N: Ok, well I hope all of you read the note in the last chapter, after the last A/N. Anywayz, I dedicate this chapter to Chichirui and the one and only FireLord, CrimsonFire…

Disclaimer: Thieving is not the way to go. I mean, when the catch you with the deed to Escaflowne in your hands, and you're sort of surrounded by police men, thieving is shown to be a mistake. But since certain thieves are still allowed certain computers, certain author thieves may still post. (If you still haven't figured out who the thief, you are a disappointment to the name of reviewer.)

Chapter Fifteen: Lord Marlon

BlackMage strode through the towns, one hand held low, in a chair seat position. It was just low enough for Marlon not to puke every time he looked down. BlackMage smiled with in his unit. This was so easy, he thought.

"Where are we going?" Marlon asked.

"We are going to my castle, in Trimu. There you will get the treatment you always should have had, the treatment of a prince." BlackMage replied. "You do know you're a prince of Fanelia, don't you, Lord Marlon?"

"Yes, mom told me."

They passed out of the borders of Zail, and continued on. Marlon looked, trying to make sure he could remember the geography they had gone through.

"There it is." BlackMage used his other hand to point off into the distance. A black structure, that seemed to destroy the light of the sun that came to it, was seen glowing with what seemed an evil radiance, but Marlon could only see a castle, with large rooms, and servants to do his every whim. BlackMage saw the evil radiance, but he mainly saw his throne room, the seat of his power. "I think you will enjoy it there, Lord Marlon, but I must warn you not to show your wings in any other presence, except my own, and then only when I tell you."

"Why?"

"Here, those with wings almost caused the destruction of Gaea. They were the Draconians. Evil is the thought that would come to the minds of many if they saw them. Fanelians would not mind them so much, but even then, they can not be trusted. It is safest just to keep them hidden. Come, look kingly. The people are watching our arrival."

BlackMage and Marlon came to the castle gates. "You may not pass, not without a pass." The gateman said.

"I am ruler of this land!! I need no pass!"

"You may not pass, not without…" The gateman started.

BlackMage pushed the button. The ground rumbled slightly, and the gateman vanished. "Any other objections?" he asked.

They let them through. BlackMage exited the guymelef unit. "Welcome to the Guymelef Hanger of my castle, Lord Marlon. From here, we will go to the throne room, and consult my steward, the one who runs my lands when I am away. I would like to know why I need a pass to enter my own castle." Marlon followed BlackMage.

"My Lord, BlackMage, I am glad you have returned." A man, wearing a gray cloak, and mostly bald, said.

"Steward, you are dismissed, pending the reinstating of a new steward, who will obey orders given only to me. You there! Put the Steward on the list of Executions this week. And you, bring in Chiruichi, she is to be my new steward!" BlackMage paused. "And finally, all must also bow to the prince, Marlon. Should any disregard his royalty, they will find themselves joining the list of Executions with the previous Steward. That is all."

Marlon smiled as he saw the people bow to him, as he was shown to his room.

A/N: That was a nice chapter wasn't it? That's right folks! Chichirui is to become a character!!! Chiruichi!! K, well, thanks for reading. JA!