Chapter up! Hope you like it as much as I do. PLEASE, PLEASE REVIEW!!!!!
-Falcon
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Malachi Zendas was completely and truly BORED. His mind was never occupied, he concerned himself with nothing, and there were no good training grounds to let off some pent-up steam. All the Princess of Xeralda ever talked about was proving themselves and what kind of leader they were and how powerful their element was. He had noticed that she paid special attention when speaking to his competitor, Diamond Soroden, of this matter. 'Of course, she must favor him, he being the strongest among us.' Malachi thought grimly, 'But she'll see soon enough the greatness of the Lord of the Northern Realms. I will show her.'
Malachi was obviously having difficulty imagining the point in all of Serenity's discussions. She noticed this, her small amount of mental abilities allowing her to feel his emotions and all that he emitted was exasperation and impatience. She knew that she would have to teach him a thing or two.
However, Malachi did not have to wait long for some excitement. Two months after he arrived at Solovine, he received news of uprisings from the bandits and criminals that sought refuge in the peaks of his mountains. Mal had long had to deal with their foolish attempts at harm to his lands. He supposed they had just been waiting for him to go away so that he could not over see his armies and direct them with the skill that had forced them away so many times before.
He wrote letters to his generals, telling them to hold firm and not panic, but things seemed to be going steadily downhill. He growled angrily as he read the most recent letter, saying that an entire village had been taken under the control of the barbarians. It also mentioned something about a mage that accompanied the rugged warriors, which worried him greatly. His people were not known for their amazing skill in the arts of magic. He had been lucky to be blessed with his amazing ability over fire, but faced with one of the tremendously powerful rogue magicians of Xeralda, he was not so sure.
He had no other choice. He would appeal to Princess Serenity. For all her useless babble, the girl was very wise in the ways of the elements. She would know what to do...
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Running... She was running... Running fast.
Her chest heaved, sweat pored down her face in rivulets, her hair was soaked, her muscles ached...
Why was she running? Was this some sort of premonition? What was she running from?
She looked back to see to hazy figures chasing her. She couldn't see their face, but a sudden wave of fear hit her and she ran faster. She heard pounding as their pace increased with her own.
A moment later, her dream shifted and she was standing still, trapped in by her pursuers on either side. She looked closely, trying to figure out their identities, her breathing still labored and shuddering. She gasped as she finally saw the man to her left clearly.
His white hair shimmered with sweat, but he stood tall, staring at her intensely with his pale blue eyes. She shivered as Diamond Soroden bowed mockingly to her, then taking another step forward. She swiveled to her other side for help.
Now she frowned as the other male Soroden caught her gaze. He stepped forward, his walk absent of hostility, yet still questionable in her eyes. She noticed that there wasn't any trace of exhaustion on his body, breathing even and skin placid. What did this all mean?
Suddenly, she found herself crushed between the two men, each of them wrapping their arms around her, pulling her with a ferocity that made her bones cry out in resistance. She looked at their faces and saw that their piercing stares were locked together, unwavering, unrelenting, as if they fought a battle all its own in their minds. She was getting squeezed more and more now, as if she was being torn apart....
Serenity woke with a startled cry. She immediately began to feel her body, rubbing away the memory of the indescribable pain she had experienced only moments before.
Endymion and Diamond....what secret lay there? There was obviously some sort of rivalry or competition of wills taking place between the two, but what was it that stood between them that was so immovable? She could not think of it now, she knew. Even though the encounter she had been with Endymion had been on her mind for the longest time, she knew that the possibility that he was trying to cheat his brother had to be examined.
Serenity lay back on her bed, her mind wandering, but her eyelids still drooping heavily. Deciding that she would contemplate it further in the morning, the princess allowed her eyes to close and let herself fall into a troubled sleep.
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Lita rose with a start as someone jabbed her in the side. Looking up groggily, she saw a very upset looking head maid standing over her. Fumbling for her robe, she pulled it on and stood.
"Madam, is something wrong?" she asked worriedly.
The robust woman shook her head and said gruffly, "Ms. Diacse, your immediate presence has been requested in the guest room which you have been serving in. Hurry and go, don't bother changing." Lita's heart was beating erratically. Sir Nathaniel would never send for her at this time unless it was of the utmost importance. Star had become something of a niece to her. If anything had happened, she didn't know what she would do.
She nodded sharply and, pulling her robe tightly around her frame, took off at a run toward the guest wing of the palace....
Her manners told her that she would have to knock, but Litara threw the door open wide and rushed in. The sight that met her eyes made her mind go numb. Sir Nathaniel, or Nath, as she was wont to call him in her imagination, was being held by his little girl as sobs rocked his figure. Lita realized then that it had been Star who called her, not her father.
She didn't know what to do. How could she intrude on such a fragile display? He was the mighty Lord of the forests, for the Gods' sake! Just as she was about to depart, though, Starlight caught sight of her and ran to her side in a heartbeat.
"Lita," she whispered quietly to her nanny, "Daddy is very upset about my mommy. I didn't know what to do, so I thought that since you are so smart, you would." Lita felt her chest begin to ache for this little child and, finally giving in, hoisted the girl into her arms and walked quietly to where Nathaniel sat upon the bed.
"Sir" she whispered shyly, "Would you like anything to help you back to sleep?"
His tear stained face snapped up to stare at her with awe. "What are you doing here?" he asked gruffly.
"Star called me." She said wearily, sitting on the bed beside him. She didn't know where she got the courage to do so, but when she felt the vulnerability he practically radiated, she reached up and ran a hand up and down his back, comforting him and lending him her strength. Nath looked at her strangely before abruptly taking his daughter from her and going to the other room to put her back to bed.
Lita waited patiently, listening to the soft whispers they exchanged. She didn't understand what was said, but the soft coos from Star and the raspy whispers from her father moved her. She heard a soft goodnight after some time and watched as he emerged and walked to the table of drinks in his room. He poured himself a small amount of some strong smelling alcohol before turning and realizing she was still there.
Walking to her, he looked steadily into her emerald eyes and said, "I am so sorry for the interruption of your night, Lita. You can have your duties off tomorrow. I'll have someone else watch her."
But Lita was quick to correct him, "Oh no, Sir! I love playing with your daughter. She is the highlight of my day, I assure you."
He nodded absently and wandered away, sipping at his drink. "Listen to me, Lita. I know how awkward it must have been for you to come here tonight and I thank you for doing so and snapping me to my---"
"I'm sorry for your loss." She cut him off, "I myself lost my parents when I was fourteen. I am well acquainted with the sting of death." He looked upon her with shock clearly written across his face. No maid had ever dared to try and support him in any of his endeavors. This woman went above and beyond what was expected of her when it came to him and his well being. He was overwhelmed with images of his dead wife and now stunned by her loyalty to him and her good heart.
He had never really forgotten about the way she appeared to him. He kept it locked away that he was so deeply attracted to his daughter's nanny that he could barely concentrate on anything else when she was about. Now, in nothing but a short night robe and a revealing nightgown, he could help himself no longer.
Pounding towards her sitting form in long, deliberate strides, Nathaniel grabbed the tall girl and pulled her flush against his form. His eyes were blazing as he glanced down her gown, arousal growing. Just as he was about to capture her utterly inviting lips, he heard a soft cry of, "Daddy" from the other room.
The haze that came with his brief loss of self-restraint melted away instantly as he dropped Lita to the bed once again and left to check on Star, praying that the girl would be gone by the time he got back.
And she was.
Lita leaned against the door, cheeks flushed in exuberance and eyes milling with turmoil. What was she to do!? Her employer had just tried to ravage her and she had been more than willing to just let it happen! Tomorrow was going to be complete hell.
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Jayden had been trying to avoid any sort of encounter with Lady Reilana all day. She had been practically stalking him! Yesterday, he had nearly succumbed to her 'innocent' ministrations as she had given him a neck massage, telling him that he was very tense because of all the discussions. He groaned just remembering it. She had moved her hands erotically, enticing him so much that he had been ready to burst with desire for the damn woman. There was only so much an honest man could take!
He turned the corner and....quickly ran into the very person who he had been trying to be rid of. Rei narrowed her violet eyes at his aghast look. She pouted to herself, saying that she really wasn't that bad and asking, 'Why does he hate me so?'
Jayden found his mind in overload as he took in the revealing white on red dress she wore. Swallowing deeply, he found a place on the wall to take interest in.
Rei took this opportunity to lay her hand on his thigh and said, "Oh, Lord Jayden! I am terribly sorry for my clumsiness! Are you alright?" he found himself holding his breath as he felt her hand. What did she want from him!
"I-I 'm fine, of c-cour-rse." He rattled out.
And then the young Lady did the one thing that was so unthinkable that Jayden was almost to stunned to react. Almost.
As she was getting up, she purposely gave the lightest brush to the apex of his thighs. Standing above him, Rei had no idea what his reaction would be. Hell, she was surprised that he had lasted this long under all the things she'd done.
Jay's eyes crossed as he felt her do it. Control absolutely gone, he jumped up and pulled her to him. He laid a red-hot kiss on her lips. His mouth was warm and hard on hers and Rei felt like she was melting in his embrace. She had been kissed before, but not like this.
The Baron felt her run her hands through his sandy locks and began to play with her own ebony waves. Gently tickling her top lip with his tongue, Jay begged for entrance, which she readily gave him. He delved into her mouth, savoring her taste.
Just as the war of tongues had begun, it ended as both of them heard footsteps coming toward them. Panicking, Jayden planted a firm kiss on her cheek and dashed off, running for all he was worth.
Endymion rounded the turn in the corridor to come upon his very flustered sister. Her hair was in disarray and her eyes were glazed over with what he curiously recognized as embarrassment. He waved her a quick hello before walking on, leaving a shocked Rei behind him.
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Me thinks it was one of the best I've ever written! I know that the Nath/Lita seen was a little corny, but it took me a long time so don't laugh to much. If you understand the Endy/Diamond dream, its okay. Something just happened between them, which I'll tell you about later on. Basically Jay is just gonna have a LOT of sexual frustration for a while. See ya next time!
-Falcon
-Falcon
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Malachi Zendas was completely and truly BORED. His mind was never occupied, he concerned himself with nothing, and there were no good training grounds to let off some pent-up steam. All the Princess of Xeralda ever talked about was proving themselves and what kind of leader they were and how powerful their element was. He had noticed that she paid special attention when speaking to his competitor, Diamond Soroden, of this matter. 'Of course, she must favor him, he being the strongest among us.' Malachi thought grimly, 'But she'll see soon enough the greatness of the Lord of the Northern Realms. I will show her.'
Malachi was obviously having difficulty imagining the point in all of Serenity's discussions. She noticed this, her small amount of mental abilities allowing her to feel his emotions and all that he emitted was exasperation and impatience. She knew that she would have to teach him a thing or two.
However, Malachi did not have to wait long for some excitement. Two months after he arrived at Solovine, he received news of uprisings from the bandits and criminals that sought refuge in the peaks of his mountains. Mal had long had to deal with their foolish attempts at harm to his lands. He supposed they had just been waiting for him to go away so that he could not over see his armies and direct them with the skill that had forced them away so many times before.
He wrote letters to his generals, telling them to hold firm and not panic, but things seemed to be going steadily downhill. He growled angrily as he read the most recent letter, saying that an entire village had been taken under the control of the barbarians. It also mentioned something about a mage that accompanied the rugged warriors, which worried him greatly. His people were not known for their amazing skill in the arts of magic. He had been lucky to be blessed with his amazing ability over fire, but faced with one of the tremendously powerful rogue magicians of Xeralda, he was not so sure.
He had no other choice. He would appeal to Princess Serenity. For all her useless babble, the girl was very wise in the ways of the elements. She would know what to do...
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Running... She was running... Running fast.
Her chest heaved, sweat pored down her face in rivulets, her hair was soaked, her muscles ached...
Why was she running? Was this some sort of premonition? What was she running from?
She looked back to see to hazy figures chasing her. She couldn't see their face, but a sudden wave of fear hit her and she ran faster. She heard pounding as their pace increased with her own.
A moment later, her dream shifted and she was standing still, trapped in by her pursuers on either side. She looked closely, trying to figure out their identities, her breathing still labored and shuddering. She gasped as she finally saw the man to her left clearly.
His white hair shimmered with sweat, but he stood tall, staring at her intensely with his pale blue eyes. She shivered as Diamond Soroden bowed mockingly to her, then taking another step forward. She swiveled to her other side for help.
Now she frowned as the other male Soroden caught her gaze. He stepped forward, his walk absent of hostility, yet still questionable in her eyes. She noticed that there wasn't any trace of exhaustion on his body, breathing even and skin placid. What did this all mean?
Suddenly, she found herself crushed between the two men, each of them wrapping their arms around her, pulling her with a ferocity that made her bones cry out in resistance. She looked at their faces and saw that their piercing stares were locked together, unwavering, unrelenting, as if they fought a battle all its own in their minds. She was getting squeezed more and more now, as if she was being torn apart....
Serenity woke with a startled cry. She immediately began to feel her body, rubbing away the memory of the indescribable pain she had experienced only moments before.
Endymion and Diamond....what secret lay there? There was obviously some sort of rivalry or competition of wills taking place between the two, but what was it that stood between them that was so immovable? She could not think of it now, she knew. Even though the encounter she had been with Endymion had been on her mind for the longest time, she knew that the possibility that he was trying to cheat his brother had to be examined.
Serenity lay back on her bed, her mind wandering, but her eyelids still drooping heavily. Deciding that she would contemplate it further in the morning, the princess allowed her eyes to close and let herself fall into a troubled sleep.
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Lita rose with a start as someone jabbed her in the side. Looking up groggily, she saw a very upset looking head maid standing over her. Fumbling for her robe, she pulled it on and stood.
"Madam, is something wrong?" she asked worriedly.
The robust woman shook her head and said gruffly, "Ms. Diacse, your immediate presence has been requested in the guest room which you have been serving in. Hurry and go, don't bother changing." Lita's heart was beating erratically. Sir Nathaniel would never send for her at this time unless it was of the utmost importance. Star had become something of a niece to her. If anything had happened, she didn't know what she would do.
She nodded sharply and, pulling her robe tightly around her frame, took off at a run toward the guest wing of the palace....
Her manners told her that she would have to knock, but Litara threw the door open wide and rushed in. The sight that met her eyes made her mind go numb. Sir Nathaniel, or Nath, as she was wont to call him in her imagination, was being held by his little girl as sobs rocked his figure. Lita realized then that it had been Star who called her, not her father.
She didn't know what to do. How could she intrude on such a fragile display? He was the mighty Lord of the forests, for the Gods' sake! Just as she was about to depart, though, Starlight caught sight of her and ran to her side in a heartbeat.
"Lita," she whispered quietly to her nanny, "Daddy is very upset about my mommy. I didn't know what to do, so I thought that since you are so smart, you would." Lita felt her chest begin to ache for this little child and, finally giving in, hoisted the girl into her arms and walked quietly to where Nathaniel sat upon the bed.
"Sir" she whispered shyly, "Would you like anything to help you back to sleep?"
His tear stained face snapped up to stare at her with awe. "What are you doing here?" he asked gruffly.
"Star called me." She said wearily, sitting on the bed beside him. She didn't know where she got the courage to do so, but when she felt the vulnerability he practically radiated, she reached up and ran a hand up and down his back, comforting him and lending him her strength. Nath looked at her strangely before abruptly taking his daughter from her and going to the other room to put her back to bed.
Lita waited patiently, listening to the soft whispers they exchanged. She didn't understand what was said, but the soft coos from Star and the raspy whispers from her father moved her. She heard a soft goodnight after some time and watched as he emerged and walked to the table of drinks in his room. He poured himself a small amount of some strong smelling alcohol before turning and realizing she was still there.
Walking to her, he looked steadily into her emerald eyes and said, "I am so sorry for the interruption of your night, Lita. You can have your duties off tomorrow. I'll have someone else watch her."
But Lita was quick to correct him, "Oh no, Sir! I love playing with your daughter. She is the highlight of my day, I assure you."
He nodded absently and wandered away, sipping at his drink. "Listen to me, Lita. I know how awkward it must have been for you to come here tonight and I thank you for doing so and snapping me to my---"
"I'm sorry for your loss." She cut him off, "I myself lost my parents when I was fourteen. I am well acquainted with the sting of death." He looked upon her with shock clearly written across his face. No maid had ever dared to try and support him in any of his endeavors. This woman went above and beyond what was expected of her when it came to him and his well being. He was overwhelmed with images of his dead wife and now stunned by her loyalty to him and her good heart.
He had never really forgotten about the way she appeared to him. He kept it locked away that he was so deeply attracted to his daughter's nanny that he could barely concentrate on anything else when she was about. Now, in nothing but a short night robe and a revealing nightgown, he could help himself no longer.
Pounding towards her sitting form in long, deliberate strides, Nathaniel grabbed the tall girl and pulled her flush against his form. His eyes were blazing as he glanced down her gown, arousal growing. Just as he was about to capture her utterly inviting lips, he heard a soft cry of, "Daddy" from the other room.
The haze that came with his brief loss of self-restraint melted away instantly as he dropped Lita to the bed once again and left to check on Star, praying that the girl would be gone by the time he got back.
And she was.
Lita leaned against the door, cheeks flushed in exuberance and eyes milling with turmoil. What was she to do!? Her employer had just tried to ravage her and she had been more than willing to just let it happen! Tomorrow was going to be complete hell.
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Jayden had been trying to avoid any sort of encounter with Lady Reilana all day. She had been practically stalking him! Yesterday, he had nearly succumbed to her 'innocent' ministrations as she had given him a neck massage, telling him that he was very tense because of all the discussions. He groaned just remembering it. She had moved her hands erotically, enticing him so much that he had been ready to burst with desire for the damn woman. There was only so much an honest man could take!
He turned the corner and....quickly ran into the very person who he had been trying to be rid of. Rei narrowed her violet eyes at his aghast look. She pouted to herself, saying that she really wasn't that bad and asking, 'Why does he hate me so?'
Jayden found his mind in overload as he took in the revealing white on red dress she wore. Swallowing deeply, he found a place on the wall to take interest in.
Rei took this opportunity to lay her hand on his thigh and said, "Oh, Lord Jayden! I am terribly sorry for my clumsiness! Are you alright?" he found himself holding his breath as he felt her hand. What did she want from him!
"I-I 'm fine, of c-cour-rse." He rattled out.
And then the young Lady did the one thing that was so unthinkable that Jayden was almost to stunned to react. Almost.
As she was getting up, she purposely gave the lightest brush to the apex of his thighs. Standing above him, Rei had no idea what his reaction would be. Hell, she was surprised that he had lasted this long under all the things she'd done.
Jay's eyes crossed as he felt her do it. Control absolutely gone, he jumped up and pulled her to him. He laid a red-hot kiss on her lips. His mouth was warm and hard on hers and Rei felt like she was melting in his embrace. She had been kissed before, but not like this.
The Baron felt her run her hands through his sandy locks and began to play with her own ebony waves. Gently tickling her top lip with his tongue, Jay begged for entrance, which she readily gave him. He delved into her mouth, savoring her taste.
Just as the war of tongues had begun, it ended as both of them heard footsteps coming toward them. Panicking, Jayden planted a firm kiss on her cheek and dashed off, running for all he was worth.
Endymion rounded the turn in the corridor to come upon his very flustered sister. Her hair was in disarray and her eyes were glazed over with what he curiously recognized as embarrassment. He waved her a quick hello before walking on, leaving a shocked Rei behind him.
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Me thinks it was one of the best I've ever written! I know that the Nath/Lita seen was a little corny, but it took me a long time so don't laugh to much. If you understand the Endy/Diamond dream, its okay. Something just happened between them, which I'll tell you about later on. Basically Jay is just gonna have a LOT of sexual frustration for a while. See ya next time!
-Falcon