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Amara blacked out again as Haru held her, smirking. He ran his fingers down her leg, but noticed they didnt react the way her arms and upper body did. *Damn* he thought, knowing she might have lost feeling in her legs. He mentally cursed himself knowing that she might never be able to walk again, and assumed Kayleron might not allow her to wed anyone or become queen in her state. His plans were falling apart, and he was not happy about it one bit. Haru had ignored Damian, knowing that had he said anything, it would make Haru look bad as well, especially for allowing Damian into the kingdom so easily. ~~~~ Aro gave a glare to Sebastian about his comment. "She never told me about the kid for one. Second, I dont like kids. Never have. Only one I tolorated was Amara" he said before he saw where Sebastian was pointing to. He had Thunder land, the stallion growing antsy knowing that Amara was close. The stallion could smell his owner. He reared up as Aro dismounted but calmed down when Aro teathered him to a bush. Aro moved closer to the cabin, his eyes narrowed as he heard someone about to leave the front door. He backed up as he grew ready to just barge in and find Amara. *And, Lorelei* he thought with a sigh. He wasnt ready to face her after what happened, but he was still rather upset she wasnt upfront with him, especially after she got him out of his room for the first time in years. |
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Sebastian said nothing to his comment about not liking children. He might not like children, but he didn't have to make Lorelei feel like shit. When people, especially men, find out that a woman already have a kid, they barely ever glance in their direction nor do they accept it. They consider them a whore rather than actually hearing the story, if there really is one, before judging them and shutting them out. In this case, it wasn't Lorelei's fault she got pregnant. She even attempted to get rid of the child at one point, but decided against it as she knew she couldn't exactly end a baby's life, especially when it wasn't born yet. She knew it was going to be hard for people to accept her, and he supported her ever since to keep the baby and even beat up a few people for throwing inappropriate words at one point for her having a kid when not even married to someone let alone not being with someone in general. He let a sigh out as he slowly made his way to the cabin, wishing he had brought Atticus since it calmed him down during situations like these. He pressed his back against the side of the building before peeking around the corner. All he saw were a few horses and that was it. He slowly drew his sword, making sure it wouldn't make any noise as he did so. "Come on." He whispered to Aro as he rounded the corner. All he wanted was to make sure the girls were okay and hope that Azaria is okay. He quietly opened the door and glanced around. When he saw no one in the living room, he entered the house. He saw that the bedroom doors were open, seeing that guards were on the floor. Seems that someone got here before them. He went to the room that had the guards, seeing Haru there hugging Amara. He never liked the man and always gave a dark vibe off. "Check on Lorelei, Aro." He said, though he kept his sword out. That is when he saw Amara's state. "Amara!" He rushed to her, brushing past Haru and pulling her into his arms. He brushed her hair out of her face. He looked at Haru, not liking how he knew about this first. No one except for him, Aro, and Xander knew that the girls and the baby was missing. How did he know that they were here? Speaking of which, he needs to find Azaria or Lorelei is going to freak when she finds out that her child is no where to be found. "Take her to the horses, Haru. I have to see if Azaria is somewhere around the house." He hates the idea of handing Amara's care to him, but the baby is just as important. He picked up his sword and left the room. He saw the crib in the living room he didn't notice the first time around. He went quickly to it, but didn't find the baby girl there. Dread filled him that either the baby was taken or killed. He kicked the crib against the wall, hating how this is happening. His teeth were clenched together. "Where are you, Azaria?" |
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Haru heard someone walking in, assuming it was Damian again, but when he saw Sebastian, his eyes narrowed. *HOW?! There was no trace of this anywhere* he thought before he spoke. "She's weak. I dont know what they did to her" he lied as he watched the prince. When he said Amara's name, the princess stirred. "S-sebastian" was all she managed to say before Haru picked her up and carried her to the horses like Sebastian ordered. He had to make it seem like he was on their side, for now. Haru carefully placed Amara on one of the mounts and hopped up behind her, ready to take off back to the kingdom, but he had to wait a bit more until Damian was farther with the baby to make it seem like neither knew they were there. ~~~~ Aro felt something off and gave a sharp whistle, causing Thunder to undo his teather and run towards him. Aro hopped up on the stallion's back and began to chase down a figure he saw leaving. *This is for my sister* he thought as he had his eyes narrowed, his hand on the hilt of his sword, ready to attack. The least he could do is take the head of one to his father. He didnt know the condition of Amara or Lorelei, and was almost terrified they were too late. He couldnt handle losing one of them, so he figured it best if he chased down this one. |
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Instead of hearing Aro going into Lorelei's room like he told the man to, he took off. Perhaps he didn't want to even deal with what he could see if he were to come in. All he could think was that he was a bastard for not even at least checking on them. What is he supposed to say to the girls if they asked if he helped when he jut ended up leaving? He shook his head, taking in a sharp breath knowing very well he couldn't exactly do anything about it with him gone. He'll have to help the girls and deal with Haru in the process even though he really didn't want to. He went into Lorelei's room, but at the scene of her condition only caused his sword to clatter to the ground. He fell to his knees, hating seeing his sister in the same condition but even worse than before. He crawled up to her and lifted her face with his hands on his cheeks. "Lor?" He whispered, hoping she would respond. When she didn't, his heart dropped to his stomach, hoping he didn't just loose his sister. He could feel the tears building up in his eyes. He gently let her head go and grabbed her wrists. He checked for a pulse, feeling a weak and slow pulse that he is so very surprised that she is still even alive. He just hopes he is able to get her to a healer in time or he is going to be loosing someone dear to him once more. He cut her free and gently picked her up and headed towards Silro. He had the stallion bend down so it was easier for him to get on. He held Lorelei close to him as he took for the skies after telling Haru to get back. He knows Amara will survive but he is afraid that Lorelei won't. "Stay with me, Lor." ~~~~~~~~ Damian could hear the sounds of hooves coming after him. He let a growl leave his lips. It seems that Haru let his big mouth speak of what happened. He is definitely going to kill that man, even if he ends up going to prison. He will find a way to kill the man before he dies. This is exactly why he works alone as they usually just end up stabbing you in the back and turning you in for what you have done. That is why working alone never gets you caught and he easily gets the job that he needs done over and done with. Just as if things couldn't get worse, Azaria started to cry. He couldn't help but shake his head, knowing this was the worse possible team up he has ever done. At least it looks like he got the job done since it seemed the Lorelei won't be making it in time for a Healer to help push her away from the thin line between life and death. May as well just give up because he wasn't going to just drop the baby while riding away. He isn't that cruel enough to actually kill a baby much less his very own child. He pulled the stallion to a stop before slipping off his mount. He slapped his rear, watching as he ran off. "Watch where you are going so you aren't going to hurt baby!" |
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Haru watched as Sebastian took off with his sister, a smirk plastered on his face. He could tell Amara the prince didn't think she was important enough to try to save her as well. Maybe his plan wasn't falling apart after all. A chuckle escaped him as he made sure to wrap his arms around Amara, taking her back to the castle. It dawned on Haru then he could tell Kayleron that Sebastian abandoned Amara in the cabin, with no sign of going back. After all, the king would have no reason to believe the Inferno prince over a trusted guard. ~~~~~ Aro pulled back on the reins, causing Thunder to skid to a stop and rear, bellowing out before he slammed his hooves to the ground. "Give me the child" he said rather coldly. While he might not have liked kids, he wasn't about to see this baby get hurt. He slid off Thunder, his sword in hand as he held an angry fire in his eyes that usually even scared some of the guards that worked with him. Aro had pulled his belt off, ready to use to as cuffs if needed to take this man in and throw him in the dungeons. "You're lucky Haru was stupid enough to even let you in the kingdom. If he knew what you did tonight, he would behead you in a heartbeat" he said, making it known that Haru said nothing to Aro or Sebastian about being there, though Aro didn't even know Haru was there at all. |
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Sebastian knew that Haru would get Amara back to the castle just fine. He might not trust the man, but he couldn't exactly take both of the girls with him. If only Aro was here to help but he wasn't, which pissed him the fuck off. Had he let Haru take Lorelei and he took Amara, Lorelei wouldn't survive considering it takes longer to get to the castle from the ground than it does by the sky. He wouldn't be able to forgive himself he did that as he didn't need to lose another person he cared for in his life. He landed in the courtyard of the castle, seeing Xander there with a worried look on his face. Though, as soon as he saw Lorelei's condition, his face paled. He rushed towards them as Sebastian slid off his stallion. "Is she even alive?" He asked as he looked at the very lifeless and incredibly pale-skinned Lorelei. "Where is Azaria?" Sebastian growled, hating that he was able to find the baby. He will have to go back to find her and hope that she is alive let alone be able to find her. He doesn't blame Xander that they took the baby when he quickly went to the bathroom, but he is definitely going to be mad for a few days at his best friend. He wouldn't even blame him for something unless it was truly called for. "She's barely alive. I'm afraid she won't survive and I don't know what I would do if she passed." He said as he rushed down the hallways to the infirmary. "As for Aza, I don't know where she is. I didn't get the time to look more after I saw Lor's condition. I wasn't even able to see any trace of her beside a crib and that was it." He said as he rushed into the infirmary. He set Lor on one of the beds and got pushed out of the way and even out of the room. "No! You can't let me leave her side! She's my sister! I can't lose her!" ~~~~~~~~ Damian raised his brow at Aro. He didn't think that the Aro would come out and rescue the girls. In reality, he thought that Xander and Sebastian would be the ones coming since Aro hasn't come out of his room since he reveal that Azaria is Lorelei's child. He was so not amused with how Aro just seemed absolutely pissed off. He knows that Aro doesn't like children, so he is amused that he would want him to hand over the child instead of caring for it until they get back to the castle. He hummed as he looked at the sword as well as the belt that seemed like he was going to use as 'cuffs'. He snorted at that, wondering why he didn't come more prepared. He is surprised that he is even here with the condition that he left Lorelei. "Did you not see Lorelei before you came after me?" He taunted as he swayed, having the cries of the baby settle until they were nothing. "With the work that I have done, she won't make it back to the Healers in time before she passes to the next world." He grinned proudly that he finished his mission. "Makes sense since that was my mission the first time around. This time, I didn't make the same mistake as she won't be surviving. You better say your goodbyes to her before she departures from this world." Even if Haru didn't reveal him, he may as well reveal the whole thing so he isn't taken down just by himself. "Oh, you are mistaken, my prince. Haru was in on this plan. He helped orchestrate the kidnapping and made the room a mess to make it seem we had a struggle with them when we really didn't." He explained as he continued to sway to keep the baby calm. "He is back at the cabin, actually, pretending to have saved the girls. I wouldn't lie about something like that, considering I'm going to take him down with me if I am going down." He went up and gently set Azaria in Aro's arms. "Azaria is just fine. Not a single scratch on her. If anything, she is probably going to miss her mother, especially when she is gone." |
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Aro kept his eyes narrowed as he took the child, glaring at Damian. "Why should I believe you about Haru" he sneered. His voice was cold as he used his belt as cuff on the other male. He was careful to not drop the baby who was now in his arms. It wasnt hard to see that he wasnt sure how to deal with a child. He tied his belt to the saddle he had on Thunder before he tore his shirt to make a small sling to hold Azaria while he mounted and dismounted Thunder. While Aro didnt like Haru, he has been nothing but an annoying, loyal guard to the kingdom. This man, made it clear he only wanted to hurt Lorelei. Without saying anything he hopped on Thunder, keeping Azaria from sliding anywhere as he did so. He worried about his sister, and while he refused to currently admit it to himself, he worried for Lorelei as well. Aro yanked on the belt as he had Thunder move into a walk. While he wanted to get home quickly, getting Azaria out of the night that would only keep growing colder, he couldnt with the new "prisoner" he had. Once he got back to the castle, he planned to have a talk with Haru, if he was even there, and find Amara if Sebastian didnt. After what seemed like hours, the castle was finally in sight, and Aro had Thunder pick up the pace, pulling rather quickly. "Guards! Take this man to the dungeon, and dont let him out! He kidnapped both my sister and the Inferno princess, so be sure he's watched" he said as Thunder stopped with the guards running over. He hopped off the stallion and carried the baby into the castle, not seeing any sign of anyone. He went to the infermary and saw Sebastian, Xander and Lorelei. Without a word he walked up to Xander and punched him in the face. "How did you let a BABY get taken?!" He looked at Lorelei before he looked around. "Where is Amara?" ~~~~ Haru was sure to take a different route than what Damian had taken, knowing it risked them running into one another. He was growing annoyed that Amara wasnt waking up, and she was growing cold due to the wind in the mountains. *Oh well, if she dies I can still blame that Inferno fool" he thought as he finally spotted the castle. He was about ten minutes if not more behind Aro, and hopped off his horse. "Help! I need help! The princess" he called, seeing a few running over to help get her off the horse. "I found her, in the mountains. She had been kidnapped" he said, trying to make it seem like they galloped all the way there. Haru smirked as he saw King Kayleron make his way out, having heard about Lorelei. "Amara" the king cried out as he pushed the servants aside. "Sir, I fear the Inferno prince was behind this. He even took off with his sister, leaving Amara behind to die" he said, seeing Amara slowly starting to stir. The princess didnt wake up as Kayleron carried her to the infermery, not allowing servants to touch her until he placed her on the far end, away from Lorelei and the others. Aro ran over, still with the baby in his arms. "Amara" Aro said in almost a whisper. |
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Sebastian heard footsteps, seeing that Aro came out. He let out a breath of relief at seeing Aza. He rushed over to Aro and quickly took the baby from him, knowing very well he doesn't like children thanks to Lorelei telling him. He slowly bounced up and down with the baby as he looked over Aza for any injuries. When he didn't see any, he felt better about her being safe. As for the girls, he hopes they will be okay because he would only blame himself for this. His head whipped up when he heard Aro yelling at his best friend before punching him in the face. He watched as his friend put a hand to his face and glared at the prince, ready to punch him back. He doesn't need Xander thrown in the dungeon, so he needs to stop this. "That's enough out of the two of you!" He said, his voice rising as he stepped between the two of them. All the yelling from all three of them only caused the baby to start crying again. He started bouncing up and down again to calm the child before glaring at the two of them. "You, stop punching people even if they deserve it." He said to Aro before turning his gaze towards Xander. "You're my best friend and I love you and I understand you gotta go when you gotta go, but you should've had someone watching her when you were away." He said, watching as Xander's head fell, knowing very well he is in trouble. "As for Amara, Haru was at the cabin when I got inside. As much as I don't trust that man, I had him take her while I took Lorelei since she barely had a pulse. I'm surprised she is even still alive." He said, whispering the last part as his gaze flickered to where Lorelei lay in one of the beds with the Healers fussing over her and trying to help her. His head turned when he saw the king bring in Amara. His heart clenched at seeing the other woman he cares about in the state that she is in. He couldn't even be in there since no one would let him in. He kept rocking the baby in his arms when he heard the nurses talking. "She's crashing. I don't have a pulse!" His heart dropped to his stomach and he stopped rocking the baby. "Get the medication on the top shelf to revive her!" He watched in dread as the nurse ran to a cabinet to grab what the head nurse told her to grab. It felt like everything was in slow motion for him, causing him to almost drop Aza in the process. Xander noticed and quickly grabbed her from him before it could happen. Seb stood there helpless as they tried to bring Lorelei back. "No..." He whispered, his voice course as tears started to build up in his eyes. "This can't be." He struggled against the guards to get to her, to hold her hand, and to tell her that he is here for her no matter what and to come back to him and Aza. "No! That is my sister! Let me be there for her! Lorelei, please don't go! Don't leave me! Don't leave us!" ~~~~~~~~ All Lorelei could see was darkness around her. She tried to reach out, but she couldn't even see her own face. As if on cue, a sliver of bright light appeared down the way. She started to go towards it, wondering what it could be. Is it going to bring her back to Sebastian? To Azaria? To Aro? She had to try because if it was, she needed to get back to them before everything goes down to shit. Just as she is about to touch the bright light, she stopped when she heard a voice screaming. Her brows furrowed until she figured out who's voice it was. It was Sebastian telling her to come back. She looked back at the light, now knowing that this was the light that would cross her over the line to the afterlife. She couldn't do that, not just yet, as she has people who actually need her. "Not just yet death." |
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Aro placed his hand on Amara's cheek as she slowly started to stir. Her eyes opened as she saw Aro and her father. "W-where is Sebastian" she asked, her voice rather weak. She saw her father shake his head. "He wont be here much longer. I'm sending him back to Inferno, and the wedding will be off" he said. Amara's heart sank when she heard what her father said. "N-no. You can't send him back" she said as she looked over hearing Sebastian. Her vision was blurred as tears filled her eyes. Amara felt her father's eyes on her and she looked back up at him. "Haru told me he was behind all of this" he said rather coldly. "I wont risk losing you to him." Amara shook her head. "No. He didnt. He wouldnt" she said, though she started to feel unsure. She had spilled her feelings for him, and he hadnt said anything back, but that didnt mean he would to this, right? No, he wouldnt, she finally thought as she knew her father wouldnt listen to her. *If he doesnt want to listen, I have to find a way* she thought. Amara tried to sit up, but was far too weak to do so. Fear filled her eyes when she realized she couldnt feel her legs. "F-father, I cant feel my legs" she admitted to him, only making him grow angrier. The king stormed over to Sebastian. "Once she is stable" he pointed to Lorelei. "You need to leave" he said coldly. "She can stay until she's able to travel, but you are no longer welcome here." Before Sebastian could reply to him, Kayleron left to his office, sending a letter out to Seb's parents about the kidnapping, and how he "knew" Sebastian was the reason it happened. |
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As if things could get any worse, the King came over to Sebastian. He kept struggling against the guards to get to his sister, but he knew it was useless. He eventually gave up once the King came to him. He let out a scoff at his words, his head shaking. He couldn't even say anything before he stormed off. Yeah, like he could really plan this whole thing out. He was in his room the past two days doing paperwork and the first day he was also dealing with Lorelei's breakdown after Aro rejected her. He would never do such a thing and he knows that there would be no such thing as anyone believing him when he is in the Oceana Kingdom. He grew angry and couldn't help but let rage fill him. Seems like the war is back on. If that is what the King wants, that is exactly what he will give the King then. "We got a pulse!" He heard a nurse say, causing his head to snap towards Lorelei. At least she is back and isn't going to be going to the afterlife. He wanted to take her with him as he doesn't want to leave after everything that just happened and then the King blamed him for this, but he knew he couldn't move Lorelei as she isn't stable in the slightest. "We have to keep working on her or she will crash again." The head nurse said to the rest of them. He looked over at Aro and Amara. He moved towards them, having the guards move in the way. He gave them a murderous glare, causing them to coward away and let him through. He knelt down beside the bed, putting on a small smile. He was exhausted with everything, but he had to put on a smile to make it seem like everything. He grabbed Amara's hand as he looked at her. "I'm glad you're safe now." He said as he pressed a gentle kiss to the top of her hand. He glanced at Aro for a moment. "I promise I wasn't behind this, Amara. I wouldn't do such a thing to a woman that I fell in love with." He gave he one last smile before letting her hand go and standing up. "You better take care of them. Both of them." He looked over at Lorelei, anger and sadness crossing over his features. "Please take care of Lor, Aro. She needs someone since I won't be here." He let a sigh out before looking at Aro and Amara one last time. "I'll pack my things and leave." He said as he headed towards the exit of the room with Xander holding the baby following after him. "Take care, both of you." ~~~~~~~~ Lorelei let a scream rip from her lips as her eyes fluttered open. She felt the adrenaline pumping through her body, having her not notice the multiple cuts and stab wounds she has and the amount of blood she lost to where she almost died. She thrashed around, trying to get out of the Healer's grips. She started sobbing as she kept thrashing around. She didn't want anyone touching her after everything that just happened. "Let me go!" She sobbed, finally feeling the unbearable pain coursing through her body. She stopped struggling, having any movement hurt her like a burning fire. She flinched away from the Healer's touch, her teeth gritting as tears kept streaming down her cheeks. "Don't touch me!" She screamed, causing the nurses to flinch but continued with their work. They need to close the wounds before she bleeds to death, especially with her now moving somewhat not. "Where is Azaria?!" |
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