AN: Hey guys, I know it's been a really long time, but my life got so busy I might as well have been dead for all the free time I got.
Heartache
Alexandra woke with a start; a pair of hands was shaking her roughly.
"Wake up, your majesty!" It was Grundette,
Alex slowly opened her eyes groggily. It was still dark out. "What time is it?" she asked.
"4:30, your highness, get up please, we have work to do," the handmaiden requested.
Alex groaned and sat up. "4:30? Am? Why so early? Even my father doesn't get up until five," she mumbled.
Grundette sighed. "Please don't argue majesty. Please get up."
Alex rolled her feet onto the floor. "Do I even get breakfast first?" she asked Grundette as she was ushered into a pair of underbloomers.
"Your dinner and lunch will be before you know it, now give me your arm . . ." she said as she pulled a girdle around Alexandra's already skinny waist.
Grundette rummaged around in Alex's closet and pulled out as bright yellow dress and gold shoes. Once Alex was dressed, Grundette roughly brushed her hair and tied it up with a bow, then came the make-up. Grundette smashed powder onto her face and pulled lipstick across her mouth. Alex swore that Grundette had accidentally plucked out half her eyebrows. It was 5:15 am by the time they had finished. Grundette ushered the fully dressed Alexandra into the library were Pierre was waiting for her. The library reminded Alex of the book she had yet to decipher hidden upstairs in her room.
"Good morning, your highness," he said with a sigh.
Alex tried her hardest to be polite. "Good morning, Pierre. May I help you?"
Pierre sighed. "Well majesty, firstly I believe I owe you an apology," he said with a flinch. Tiydus had apparently done a job on Pierre's since of security, which made Alexandra smile.
"Secondly," he began, "we must pick out a dress for you at the ball tomorrow, seeing as how yesterday's attempts yielded nothing. In addition, Lord Tiydus has demanded that someone else accompany you to try on the wedding dress that has been made for you," he said.
Alexandra didn't have to think long. "Please inform Ms. Slambert I wish her to go with me," Alexandra replied.
Pierre snapped his fingers and Grundette pulled out a clipboard to write it down. Pierre pulled out a white napkin and held it out.
Alexandra groaned. "Soa save me," she mumbled.
After an hour and a half of dropping and picking up the same napkin numerous, uncountable times, they left to meet Tiydus is the conference room for the planning session. The usual chairs had been brought forth, and Alex took her seat. Tiydus wasn't long in joining them. However, he did look tired. His hair was disheveled, his eyes were downcast, and his whole body seemed to sag.
"You look cheery," Alex teased, and Tiydus managed a weak smile.
Pierre stepped forward with a clipboard. "Yes, yes. You're both here now. On today's agenda I was planning for the floral décor, and certain positions that need filling in the initial ceremony. Princess, you are retrieving your dress tomorrow and lord Tiydus, have you and your father managed to arrange your attire?"
Both nodded.
"Very good. Now I've arranged for priest Athirmil, and Minister Noish will help him with the ceremony . . . Lord Albert . . . Queen Emille . . . Madame Delori . . ." Alex listened to him rattle off names dismissively until he reached the end.
"And that leaves us short of a flower maiden, best man, and your escort, majesty Alexandra."
Alex looked up from where she had been twirling a strand of her sandy-blonde hair. "What? My father's not escorting me?" Alex asked suddenly.
"Have you not heard anything I just said, majesty?" Pierre asked in annoyance.
"No, I wasn't listening," Alex admitted truthfully; she had been thinking about other things.
Tiydus sighed. "Please pay attention Alex, this is important," he said, becoming frustrated himself.
The tone in his voice was somewhat hurtful to Alexandra whom had never heard it before, but she figured he was just cranky.
"I apologize," she said quietly.
Pierre nodded. "Now, your father, his majesty Albert, cannot escort you because he will be part of the blessing ceremony at the altar, you'll have to pick an escort," Pierre rephrased.
Alex was hurt and she was sure it showed on her face. Having your father accompany you to the altar was customary. If he was putting her through this, he should have at least walked with her, Alex nodded slowly and she felt the beginnings of tears.
"I understand, how about my grandfather, King Zion then?" she suggested. It had been a while since she had last seen the elderly king, and part of her wondered if making the long trip would put him under too much stress.
"We will most certainly ask," Pierre informed.
"I know Remus will definitely be my best man," Tiydus affirmed.
Pierre nodded. "Good, now all we require is a flower maiden."
Tiydus looked to Alexandra. "I don't know anyone who would be suitable," he admitted.
Alex grinned. "You know Pierre," she giggled.
Pierre's cheeks puffed out into an angry expression. Tiydus wasn't amused either.
"Alex, I think you should apologize to him!" Tiydus demanded.
Alex instantly stopped laughing when she heard Tiydus' demand. He looked annoyed. Alexandra didn't apologize. But fell silent.
"What's the matter with you?" she whispered.
"Try to be a little bit more responsible, please! You're acting like a three-year old," he reprimanded.
"Well now I feel like one," she said sulkily. Who was he to order her around? Tiydus' eyes didn't become any less harsh.
"Fine. Sorry," she hissed and Tiydus sighed.
The clock on the wall rang out for noon. Alex stood from her chair. "If you'll please excuse me, I've made a promise to meet a friend at this time. If we really need a flower maiden, there is a sweet little girl named Janette under Madame Delori, I'm sure she'd be delighted to help," Alex informed and left without another word. What had gotten into Tiydus?
Alex walked down into the castle courtyard, where she found two knights, each holding the hand of the bewildered girl. The small child seemed overwhelmed by the mere sight of the castle. The knights came to a halt and bowed. Maggie looked up and smiled.
"Princess Alexandra!" she said happily and hugged her.
The knights were about to remind the child to bow, but Alexandra waved her hands behind Maggie's back while hugging her with a smile. The knights shrugged and bowed again.
"Are you hungry?" Alex asked when the little girl let go; it was time for lunch. Maggie nodded and curtsied in her fancy pink Sunday dress.
"Okay, then we'll go to the dining room now," she said, and took Maggie's hand.
When they reached the dining room Alex and Maggie were greeted by many familiar faces that were taking their seats. Maggie saw Tiydus and Remus and waved.
"Hello Mr. Tiydus! Hello Mr. Remus!" she called. Both brothers looked over at the same time and waved back. Alex pulled out a big chair from the table and helped Maggie into it.
"Thank you," she replied to Alexandra as Alex took her own seat. King Albert entered the room not long after, talking and laughing with Emille.
The king held Emille's chair for her, then seated himself. King Albert took a look around himself.
"Good afternoon, everyone," he said in his usual warm tone. Catching sight of Maggie in her extra chair he added, "Oh, we have a guest. What's your name then?"
Maggie's eyes went wide again. "It's m. . .Maggie! Your k . . king Albert!" she said shyly.
He nodded. "I am. I gather that you're Alexandra's friend that's come to visit. Welcome to Indels Maggie, it's a pleasure to meet you," he greeted warmly.
"Have we met before? You look familiar," Emille asked kindly, shaking Maggie out of some sort of trance. Maggie had been staring at Queen Emille out of admiration or shock, Alexandra couldn't tell which.
She didn't speak, probably out of intimidation. The little girl shook her head.
"Mom, you might know her mother. Her name is Morgan Ross. She and Maggie do have a resemblance," Alex explained.
Emille thought for a moment. "Oh yes, I know Morgan! She was at her husband's knighting ceremony. Irwin Ross? She was so proud, I remember because she was the one who brought Maggie's father his ceremonial sword. A wonderful woman," Emille reminisced.
Maggie smiled. "Mom w . .would fall over if . . If she knew you said that, Queen Emilie . . "
The queen if Serdio giggled, making Maggie look confused. Alex giggled too.
"Did I do something wrong?" the little girl asked embarrassedly.
"My mom's name is pronounced Emille. E-Mill," Alexandra explained.
"E-mill-e," Maggie rephrased.
Albert smiled and shook his head gently. The poor girl looked so embarrassed.
"Oh, don't worry about it sweetie. You can call me Em, if you'd like," the queen offered kindly.
The young girl nodded gratefully. "Thank you, Queen Em."
Emille gave her usual radiant smile and nodded her beautiful head.
Once lunch was over, Alex took Maggie up to her tower; Maggie had wanted to see Alex's room. The two knights guarding Alexandra's bedroom nodded and bowed to them as they entered. The rich color of emerald green was abundant as usual, and Alex noticed that her bed had been made and her room had been tidied.
Maggie gawked at the rich colors and fancy models of furniture. "Wow, your room is huge, princess!" she remarked with awe.
Alex laughed. "Sometimes I think it is too big for me. You are welcome to take a look around. There's a wonderful view from the window. This is, after all, the highest tower in Indels," she encouraged.
"Okay!" Maggie squeaked in excitement and ran over to the window archway.
Alex tied back the curtains for Maggie and then sat down on her bed to watch her.
"Umm, Princess Alexandra there's something coming this way," Maggie said uncertainly. "It looks like a really big bird," the girl observed. It didn't take very long, Maggie stepped aside as Holly, Alex's messenger Roc, flew gracefully into the room and landed on the arched top of Alex's wardrobe. She had a letter in her beak.
"There you are, Holly. You've been gone for a long time," Alex remarked and held out her hand. Holly opened her mouth and let the letter fall into the princess' hands.
"Who's the letter from, princess?" Maggie asked curiously.
Alexandra sighed. It had been really bad timing for Maggie to see Holly. "It's from a friend a met a short while ago. Maggie, could you please not tell anyone about this?" she requested.
Maggie nodded. "I promise," she assured.
Alex nodded gratefully and opened the scroll.
Dear Alex,
I'm sorry to hear about what's happening to you. My advice is to lay low for a while and find a place to think about what you want. If you are miserable, then how can you be expected to help or govern anyone else? Especially when you haven't even rescued yourself first. I would also have recommended speaking with your father, but if I know you, you've probably already tried. I assume that your mother agrees with your father, so I think the only real option is to go to Tiydus and tell him how you really feel. If he is half the friend you say he is, he'll understand. On a brighter note, Martel has made something for you that she insists she wants to give you right away. She's made me promise not to give away the surprise, she's so proud of her gift and hopes you like it. I'm taking a little bit of a risk getting it to you, I'm going to send Kamuy. He doesn't know the way, so he will have to follow Holly to Bale. If at all possible, I ask you to meet him somewhere private where you won't be seen. I know that's easier said than done with you being a princess. If my geography is up-to-date, then there should be a forest behind Indels, bordering a river. I'll send him to the river at the very least, and if you can't meet him, then Holly will bring it the rest of the way. I would have given it to Holly, but Martel believes that you need a friend more than ever and neither of us can leave here. I didn't tell her what was going on, she just kind of guessed you were depressed, but didn't understand why. Anyway, if this plays out right, he should be there on the 31st, in the late afternoon. Best wishes,
000
Tohan, Martel, and Kamuy O
Alex refolded the letter and sighed. That right there was the problem, she didn't know how she felt.
Maggie suddenly gasped. "Princess Alexandra, your bird is hurt!" she exclaimed as she eyed Holly's wings.
Alex looked at Holly. On the tip of her roc's wing was a thin gash that stripped away several feathers. Small droplets of blood were leaking onto Alexandra's floor. Alex stopped to survey her for a second. She hadn't realized it when she had flown in, but Holly was displaying other signs of unease. Alex gently took her messenger down off her wardrobe in both hands and began to examine the bird more closely.
" This cut was made by an arrow, but, who would shoot you, Holly?" Alex said, shaking her head.
"Do you think she'll be okay?" Maggie asked.
Alex considered her for moment in concern. She nodded. "Oh, yes. She should be fine after I bandage her up," Alex assured. "Please hold her for me," Alex requested, putting the huge bird in the small girl's lap. Alex opened her door and asked one of her bodyguards to fetch some bandages. He gave her an odd look.
"Maggie fell a second ago and skinned her knee," Alex lied. The knight nodded and resurfaced a few minutes later. Alex took the bandages from him, then closed the door. Together, with Maggie's help, they managed to cover Holly's wound.
The bird gave an appreciative squawk when they had finished.
"Well I should think you ought to be grateful, with you giving us a hard time like this," Alex teased, referencing to Holly's refusal to hold still during the bandaging. Maggie giggled and after they were done, Alex sent her away through the window back to the falconry tower. She flew steadily, so Alex knew she would be alright. She just hoped the falconer thought it was one of the knights that had fixed her up.
"Alright, now, why don't we go take a walk through the gardens. I definitely want you to see them before you go home," Alex suggested. She definitely wanted Maggie to see the gardens, of all of Indels, she thought those were the most spectacular part. King Albert had always been partial to flowers as well as Queen Emille. So, naturally, when the two passions for green space were combined, the garden, with all its details had been the custom-made result.
The company of Alexandra, Maggie, and her knights reached the courtyard doors and Alexandra dismissed her guards, although with great difficulty. She hadn't wanted them to escort her anyway. In her opinion, things had gotten out of hand since the phoenix incident. But, she was still in Indels. What could possibly happen?
As Alex expected, Maggie had been absolutely amazed at the beauty around her. Alex smiled. Seeing a child-like happiness made her happy too. "Come with me, I'll give you a tour," Alexandra offered. The little girl nodded in excitement and took her hand. Everything went perfectly without mishap as Alex led her small friend through the winding passages, under trellises, and by pleasantly fragrant arrangements of multicolored flowers. In fact, Alexandra should have known things were a little too perfect.
As they rounded the corner. They heard shouting and the sounds of a struggle. Moments later, seven armed knights surfaced, which three shouting instructions such as 'hold him!' and 'don't let him escape!' to the other four, whom appeared to be detaining something with great difficulty.
A foot, in a tan-colored boot kicked out and became visible from the gap. Alexandra recognized the attire; the prisoner was a bandit.
"Princess, what's going on? Maggie asked, starting to become fearful.
Alex didn't want Maggie to be scared and decided it was time to leave. "I don't know. Come on, let's leave them alone," Alex said uneasily. Something didn't feel right.
As they turned to leave, Alex saw it in the corner of her eye, a brownish glint. The weapons of all their knights were made of iron . . . "WATCH OUT!" Alex screamed, but it was too late. She only had time to block Maggie's view before she witnessed one of Serdio's knights receive a blade in the back of the neck. Alex was horrified as blood spewed everywhere and the remaining six stunned knights were easily overtaken by one of the biggest men Alexandra had ever seen.
The man began running towards the courtyard wall, when the knights that could regain themselves cut him off. Like a caged animal, the bandit turned and started towards them.
"Run! We have to run!" Maggie squeaked in terror. She was obviously terrified and Alexandra knew she should have been too, but more and more she was finding that where other women would have fainted or fled, she remained. She remained with nothing but a powerful hatred for the scum that had just killed a knight of Serdio.
"PRINCESS ALEXANDRA!" the knights trailing the fugitive shouted in horror as the bandit locked eyes on her. Alex didn't move.
"Maggie, run and call the guard, he's not getting past me," she said with a powerful authority. Maggie didn't question her, she ran away quickly. Alex glared daggers at the escapee as he closed in, but didn't move.
"PRINCESS!" came the many screams as she and the bandit collided.
The bandit swung his bronze dagger at her and in a movement even she couldn't register, the serdian princess caught the blade between her hands. The bandit's eyes widened as Alexandra wasted no time in punching as hard as she could into the man's massive, muscular stomach. The huge bandit doubled over in pain. There was something unnatural, a powerful force, for a small princess behind her punch. Without hesitation, like a striking cobra, Alex threw an uppercut directly into the man's nose. A sickening crack was heard as the man's nose broke and arched grossly upward. The wind all around was beginning to pick up, as Alex continued to strike him with increasing speed. She wasn't sure what was going on or where she had learned to fight like this, but it seemed to be just pure instinct.
The bandit was being thrown around like a doll in a dog's mouth. She twisted around like a recoiling snake and with her speed she was like a whirlwind of appendages. With a final, furious spin, she twirled low to the ground, taking the bandit's legs out from under him. When she finally stopped moving her hair was standing on end, carried by the furious winds. Her eyes were glowing with fire and she seemed to be invigorated by the unnatural wind. She was mad.
As if the man's surprise and horror weren't enough to satisfy her, she started ruthlessly pounding on him again.
"COWARD! BANDIT FILTH! THAT KNIGHT WAS A GOOD MAN! HE HAD A FAMILY! I'LL NEVER FORGIVE YOU!" she shrieked.
"PRINCESS! STOP! YOU'LL KILL HIM! HE'S ALREADY BEATEN!" one of the nearby knights yelled in horror.
Alex didn't hear him. Then there came a voice as if it were out of pure silence. It was her father's.
"ALEXANDRA!" he shouted in shock and terror. There was a bright green flash from somewhere nearby as the wind faded and Alex calmed down. Seeing her father made her more self-conscious. She was suddenly aware of falling, then realized as she landed on her feet why so many people, including her father whom had just entered the gardens were staring at her. She had been levitating about a foot off the ground. That would explain why the trailing of her dress hadn't slowed her down.. It had been too far off the ground to drag.
Alex looked with disbelief at her father, and he at her. There was another flash of green light and Albert shielded his chest. When the brightness died, the Serdian King looked even more bewildered. It appeared to Alexandra, that her father was having trouble taking all of what had just happened in and it worried her. Her father had never been too shocked to lose his composure like this. He appeared at a loss for words. Looking around, no one seemed able to speak.
Alex was confused. Was she dreaming or had she really been levitating? "Dad, what's going on?" she asked slowly.
Alex heard a groan from behind her before she was roughly seized from behind. Something sharp was pressed against her throat. Alex cursed herself under her breath. While everyone had been too stunned to notice, the bandit had gotten up. King Albert's eyes widened to three times their normal size. Alex sighed, though she wasn't afraid.
"What are you, immortal?" she muttered and the bandit tightened his grip.
"I'll tell you. . .what will . . . go on," he gasped, trying to recover his strength. "I'll slit her pretty little throat . . .unless you let me go!" he threatened.
"I'll do anything, just don't hurt her!" Albert said quickly.
At that moment, many guards, Tiydus, Remus, and Maggie piled into the courtyard. Tiydus took a quick look around and it seemed to Alexandra that he had stopped breathing.
"ALEX! LET HER GO!" he screamed loudly after his silent pause.
The bandit laughed, then began violently coughing with his broken nose. "Ah, prince charming. Perfect. Rumor has it that you and gorgeous here are making the hitch. I'd sure hate for her to miss her big day. I, as you see, have a little bit of a dilemma," he threatened and pressed the knife even more tightly against Alex's neck.
Remus snarled and he and Tiydus drew swords. "Put her down or we'll be the last thing you see," he snarled.
"And I'll make it slow and painful," Tiydus added dangerously.
Alex watched as they began to approach. When her captor warned them and they didn't stop, Alex closed her eyes. There came a loud sound from behind her, this one sounded like impact. Seconds later she was released as the bandit began to lean forward. Tiydus rushed forward and grabbed her arm and pulled her aside as the bandit fell unconscious onto his face. Dart stood behind them with a scowl on his face, having apparently knocked the man out cold with the blunt of his sword.
"Are you hurt?" Tiydus asked with worry and she shook her head.
"Can't say the same for that guy," Remus said, gesturing to the fallen villain. "What happened to him? Somebody beat the tar out of him before we got here from the looks of it," he added.
Albert looked to his daughter in disbelief. "Alexandra, how on endiness did you . . . ?" he trailed off.
"I don't know," she admitted quietly.
Tiydus picked his head up instantly. "What? YOU did that, Alex?!?" he said in shock.
"I was so angry. He killed that knight right in front of my eyes," she hissed.
"That knight was your bodyguard?" Tiydus asked gravely.
Alex shook her head. "No. I dismissed my guard beforehand when Maggie and I came into the garden."
Tiydus looked like she just slapped him. "You . . .You dismissed your guard!?! And Maggie . . .Oh God! That means you deliberately stayed here?!? If you were with Maggie and Maggie went to find us, that means you were here! Alex!" she said in anger.
She looked him directly in his cerulean eyes. "It's true. I didn't want the murderer to escape, so I stayed. I didn't want anyone else to die."
"DIE? ALEX, YOU COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED! YOUR GUARD IS THERE FOR A REASON! YOU WOULDN'T HAVE BEEN IN THIS SITUATION IF YOU HAD KEPT THEM WITH YOU! AND YOU, YOU HAD THE CHOICE TO RUN, AND YOU CHOSE TO STAY AND POUT YOURSELF IN DANGER! ALEX, HOW COULD YOU!" he shouted angrily.
Alex backed away from him. "You of all people should understand me. Besides, you said it yourself. You said I was a good fighter. I stayed to save lives, Tiydus, she said, shakily.
His blue eyes were piercing into her. "TO TAKE LIVES YOU MEAN! YOU WOULD HAVE KILLED HIM ALEX! ALEX AS GOOD AS YOU ARE YOU SHOULD HAVE HAD THE COMMON SENSE TO BACK OFF WHEN OTHERS CAN HANDLE IT! BY TRYING TO TAKE CARE OF IT YOURSELF YOU JUST PUT YOURSELF IN DANGER NEEDLESSLY! THAT'S NOT BRAVERY ALEX, IT'S IRRESPONSIBILITY!" he thundered.
Alex didn't know whether she should be angry or upset. In all the years she'd known Tiydus, he'd never yelled at her before. "I serve my people before I serve myself. That means protecting them when they need it. You are going to have to come to terms with that," she said defiantly.
"WELL, DYING A NEEDLESS DEATH IS GOING TO HELP THEM ANY!" He shouted.
Alex was stunned by his fury. "Well, am I so special that ten people would have to die so that one person could live? That's not logical to me. I will help where I can. You always told me when we were little Tiydus to always take care of others when I can. That's what I just did," she reminded.
"AND I PROMISED TO TAKE CARE OF YOU! I COULD NEVER FORGIVE MYSELF IF SOMETHING HAPPENED TO YOU! AND THAT IS WHAT I'M GOING TO DO. TAKE CARE OF YOU! ALEX, WE AREN'T FIVE YEARS OLD ANYMORE! I'VE CHANGED AND SO HAVE YOU! IT'S TIME FOR YOU TO START ACTING A LITTLE LESS LIKE . . . LIKE—" he thundered.
"Me?" Alex whispered with tears. "THAT'S WHO I AM. SO YOU'RE ASKING ME TO ACT A LITTLE LESS LIKE MYSELF! OH GOD! AND I THOUGHT YOU SAID—I MAY NOT ALWAYS BE ABLE TO MAKE THINGS TURN OUT PEACHY LIKE I WANT THEM TO, BUT MY INTENTIONS ARE ALWAYS THE SAME! YOU'RE ACTING LIKE I WANT TO DIE! I DON'T WANT TO DIE, BUT I'M NOT AFRAID TO IF I'M PROTECTING SOMEONE! IF DEFENDING LIVES WITH WHAT I HAVE IS WRONG, AND THAT INCLUDES MY LIFE, THEN WHAT IS RIGHT? SENDING OTHERS TO FIGHT AND DIE FOR ME WHEN I'M EVERY BIT AS CAPABLE OF DEFENDING MYSELF AS THEY ARE? TALK ABOUT A WASTED DEATH! I WOULD RATHER DIE MYSELF THEN LIVE KNOWING THE FACT THAT SOMEONE ELSE GAVE THEIR LIFE FOR ME WHEN I COULD HAVE PROTECTED MYSELF! IT SHOULD BE THE OTHER WAY AROUND! I SHOULD BE PROTECTING THEM! AND WHO ARE YOU TO YELL AT ME?" she shouted back and without warning, she took off running.
"Alexandra!" Tiydus and Albert both yelled after her at the same time.
Tiydus growled in frustation.
Remus, whom had stood in silence, finally spoke. "Tiydus, as much as you care about her, I don't think that was quite the way to go about showing it."
Tiydus sighed. "And what are you suggesting I do then?"
"Be a man. Go apologize," Remus answered plainly.
"Apologize for what? What I said? I meant it!" he said stubbornly.
"No, for yelling at her. And while you're at it, you should probably tell her why you said what you said and explain to her that she is fine the way she is," Remus suggested.
"She's not fine, she's reckless!" Tiydus growled.
"She has conviction. She's exactly like you when you get to protecting someone. Put yourself in her place. Being who you are, would you have acted any differently? The only reason this is such a problem is that Alex is a princess. You need to let her know that the way she feels isn't wrong. I think that's what hurt her most," Remus admitted truthfully.
Tiydus closed his eyes and rubbed his forehead. He took a deep breath to calm down. "I just," he began reluctantly, "I just want her to be safe and I will do whatever it takes to protect her. But, you're right as usual Rem. I'll go talk to her," he said.
Tiydus turned to King Albert and Dart. "Dad, thanks for the help. I'm sorry it took so long for us to get here, Albert."
"Things turned out alright for the moment and that's what matters," Albert said gently. "Go on, go after her," he added.
Tiydus left in the direction that she had gone. Remus walked up behind him.
"And while you're at it, you should tell her that you love her. You still haven't told her yet," Remus said seriously.
"Maybe you should tell her for me, Rem. I don't know how to put it into words," Tiydus admitted.
"That's something that has to come from you, bro. No one else should tell her but you," Remus said truthfully.
"I don't know. I'll tell her when the time is right. I think she might not believe me after what just happened. I'll give her time to calm down some and then try to tell her later," Tiydus decided aloud.
"Don't wait too long, bro. If things keep heating up like this, it might be too late," Remus said sagely.
"Are you coming with me then, Remus?" Tiydus asked slightly cross.
"Don you want me to?" he asked sincerely.
"Might as well, you're already following me," Tiydus snorted.
"I'm trying to help you, that's all," Remus admitted.
"I know that. Thanks Rem. Let's go then," Tiydus assured and they left to find Alexandra.