Disclaimer – I do not own Legacy of Kain. Eidos interactive owns Legacy of Kain and Soul Reaver. The only characters I own are Qaphsiel and Elrelith. Don't sue me because I'm broke so you won't get any money.

Authors Note – Sorry I haven't updated in a while. I've had tests to study for and I have midterms and I'm taking the SAT on Saturday so I haven't had much time. It really sucks being a junior. I won't have my next major tests or SAT's until May or June so I'll have time to update more often. Thanks to all reviewers and future reviewers. Please review. I also haven't mapped out the territories of the lieutenants yet so bear with me. There might be an error so please don't flame me about it. Viva la fic.

Bonding with Qaphsiel

Raziel knew that he was being impolite and that he couldn't make Qaphsiel leave by ignoring her. He knew he should do something since she was supposed to be his bride. This wasn't the way he had pictured getting a bride though, he though he might actually get to choose her. Instead he had just gotten stuck with her as a present from Kain.

He walked down the hall and out onto the wall of the castle. He looked down at his territory. He had a vast forest and numerous lakes and streams. Gazing on their peaceful beauty didn't seem to help him today though. Usually he could find answers if he looked out long enough. He sighed, how am I going to deal with her he thought.

He walked onto the stone wall that surrounded the keep. Maybe flying would help, although he doubted that it would. He pushed off the ledge and gracefully rose into the air with a powerful thrust of his wings. He spiraled upwards and turned to look at the castle. It was a glorious place to rule from and had no weaknesses. The foundation wasn't made of wood; it was made of stone, unlike the foolish mortal castles. It was a magnificent piece of work and would last for centuries more.

He thought back to Qaphsiel, what should he do about her. He flew down and then hovered by the top of the western spire. He looked westward and saw the faint silhouette of the pillars of Nosgoth. He flew up into the sky again and hovered before entering a downward spiral. Unbeknownst to him Qaphsiel had gone out onto the castle wall and had been watching him. He had spiraled until there was barely any room before he hit the ground, then he turned upwards and spiraled out and floated on his back. He had a lot of free time to fly since he hadn't been summoned to the citadel. He enjoyed it fully even though Qaphsiel was a pressing matter.

He almost fell when he heard a cry from the castle wall. Surprise was written on his face when he hovered and turned. "Very well done my lord. You are as adept as the falcons are in the sky." yelled Qaphsiel. Of course he thought, he had left her alone for a week, she would have figured out ways to amuse herself. Apparently watching others was one of them . "Why were you watching? I thought you liked to stay indoors." He said, his face stern. "My lord after a week indoors I would like some fresh air.". "Very well, how long have you been watching?" he asked.

"I've been watching since you started. I was looking out on the lakes and I saw you fly so I came to watch." she replied. She looked truthful Raziel thought, although she made a comical sight looking so curious and excited. Perhaps it was time to show her what flight was like. She did look interested and it could lead to a relationship; or at least him not feeling so awkward around her.

He hovered for a few more seconds and dove to her and grabbed her waist. She looked surprised and then relaxed, while Raziel flew higher and showed her the highlights of his territory.