Into The Shadows:New Beginnings III

Losa · **Posted:** Thu May 14, 2009 2:52 pm

He moved about and had the list of things that Bryce told him. He started gathering things to prepare for the arriving family. He was not sure yet where to set the things up so he just gathered the items. He was making sure to have everything that he could get at that time then again he was the king so if a shop was getting ready to close they opened right back up for him even if he had insisted he could come back the next day. The shop keepers would insist it was no trouble and it was always a pleasure to serve him and his wife. He was looking at the list and he had to laugh a little because they sounded like what he knew of their father and aunt. He had a feeling as painful as this was going to be on Kiara it was also going to be good for her to be with her brother's family even if she had not known of them. That was one thing with his wife family came first and even more so after the things they went through. The way things were now only got that way by the way they worked together and got through things together. This was a good thing in a lot of ways but he also knew it was going to upset his wife. But he was sure in time it would help partly heal her he was no fool he knew that nothing would fully heal the loss she felt of her twin. But he knew something could be done to help it some. With a smile he moved about his business he had a carriage come from the hall to get the stuff. He had returned a bit later than he planned and he had the stuff brought to one of the empty rooms. He then went and checked on his son on guard duty.

Hello Lord Cole and Recruit Shadow I take all is well tonight?

He smiled at his son, when it was not on duty he was just plain Aidan but right now it was business not other wise. He was proud of the way his son was adjusting to the new role and rules.

Kayne · **Joined:** Sat Dec 06, 2003 3:13 am **Posts:** 164

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Cyranda · **Joined:** Tue Dec 16, 2003 8:06 pm **Posts:** 276

Course I know how beautiful I am to you how could I not? You tell me and show me every chance you get, I like it too yanno! Now stop being so silly Stryder I'm not as violent as Kiara Jade is yanno, I might want to punch you in the face sometimes but that is the one thing I'd never want damaged!

Silvery childlike laughter filled the room but was cut short by the gasp that slipped passed her lips. The baby kicked her but this kick was different than the others, this kick was followed by a slight twinge of pain and her stomach tightened hard like rock. Her lips pursed, her brows knit together and she was thinking with a look on her face that would have made anyone who saw her laugh. Wondering if she was in the beginning stages of labor or just dealing with false pains she decided not to send her dark night into full on hyper mode until she was really sure what was going on. It was funny because with her personality she should have been bouncing off the walls herself but she felt a great sense of calm about the whole thing. If she was starting so what? She was overdue by a few days anyway and it's not like she wasn't ready for what was going to happen when the time came.

So hey any idea how long you're going to think about it anyway? You think TJ and Tierney will do it? I bet if TJ doesnt she will anyway, I mean she was raised in an order right? I'm tellin' ya it'd be a sight to see that's for damn sure.

Kayne · **Joined:** Sat Dec 06, 2003 3:13 am **Posts:** 164

Could he see it when he looked at her? That look that she had never given to anyone before? It says lots of things but most of all it says I’m yours. He had been jealous once of another look she used to give to others, one he thought he would never see but that look it didn't matter now, the truth is there to see. I'm yours. Like a painter creating his masterpiece he would not be rushed, his hands, his mouth shaped and molded the apparent need, the burning want until he was given the results he had been working towards. Barely breathing, shaking, tears formed behind closed eyes. I want you. Though she never spoke them the words were there with each sound, each breath, in every move made. He moved to hold her caressing the soft skin of her back, his mouth claimed hers again and her body of it's own accord slid along his, it felt too good having all of his naked skin, all of him against her. Tearing away from his assault of kisses she breathed heavy into his ear, her hands exploring every part of him aware of how he was ready for her just as she was ready for him.
I love you. No more games Zhulin please, not tonight you've been gone too long. I need you.

Zhulin · **Joined:** Thu Aug 25, 2005 4:29 pm **Posts:** 225

I know I was gone too long love, I need you too.

With that said his mouth claimed hers and his body claimed hers. He knew she was his by the look she gave him and by her responses. He would not have to worry about anyone else because as for him there would be no one else he knew the same was true for her. He was trying not to push either of them too much at first but the explosion of them being together was powerful. He swore it was made even more powerful by the fact that they had been kept apart so long. He would not hurry it in fact he planned on enjoying every moment with her. He could not help but want all of her which he did have. He knew she wanted it and needed him just as much as he needed and wanted her. When they were done he pulled her up against him and kissed her again.

I love you my Kayne, my princess

Raynalia · **Posted:** Fri May 15, 2009 5:12 am

So it begins! Get up lazy asses! Now!
The elf made the announcement when she barreled into the quarters where recruits for the Elite were sleeping dreaming whatever dreams they were dreaming. The sun wasn't even up yet and that was alright with her, she was the kind who liked to move spontaneously without warning. Judging by the bellows from the young men she woke with her shouting they were definitely not expecting to be woken so early let alone woken by such a wisp of a woman. Smirking she leaned against the frame of the door her arms folded below her chest. A raised brow watched the room burst into action. Grown men scrambled like little children trying to obey their mother, some shot her curious looks of their own, some looked at her like she had returned from the grave sometime during the night. One thought to challenge her, something she found rather amusing.
Who the hell are you to come in here issuing orders?
It was obvious he had no idea who she was but another knew, his name was Fergus.
Shut up and do as she says Tevin.
The elf walked into the quarters paying no mind to all the eyes that were on her she patted Fergus on the cheek along her way to the one called Tevin.
No worries Fergus, oh yes I remember you boy, I can take care of this one myself.
In the blink of an eye the elf had Tevin down on the ground at her feet, well her foot anyway because while she was twisting one arm up in the air behind him she had one foot grinding into his back.
I'll only be tellin' ye this one time child so burn it in that little brain of yours and never let yourself forget it. You like every other behind these walls will know me as Lady Raynalia until I tell ye any different.
The whispers started just like she knew they would. She let the man up and addressed them all.
Ten minutes. Meet me beneath the tree in the yard.

Ten minutes later the elf was surrounded by the young men in training to join the Elite. She was pacing staring them all down taking their measure. When she stopped pacing her hands were on her hips.
First rule of the Order?
One spoke out.
Always be aware of your surroundings.
Her eyebrow quirked.
That may be our Queens basic principle, the first she teaches us all but the very first true rule of this Order is we are not hitmen. We are assassins. Therefore we are held to a higher standard than common killers. We do not take contracts on those who are unable to defend themselves and we always conduct ourselves with style and honor. If we were meant to behave as thugs we would not be here.
Then what of the Time of the Rose Lady Raynalia?
The elf was waiting for that question, she was surprised she was going to have to answer it sooner than she expected but she had her answer ready none the less.
There are certain circumstances when we may have to make a choice for the greater good. What could the greater good have been in that particular case? Our Queen made the choice to save and protect her great family much a like a mother would kill or be killed for her children. Had she not made that choice do you truly believe any one of us would be standing here today? Do you believe that Pallia would be what it is today? Would our Order be looked upon with the respect with which it is given today? No because none of this would exist. We would not exist. Now...
Stretching out the elf walked among them now pairing them off.
... enough talk this morning. I want you to show me what you know.
For the next two hours the elf watched taking mental notes on what she would need to work on with each one of them in the coming days. She hadn't noticed Valiant come into the yard while she moved among the men until she called an end to their lesson for the day. After excusing them all she saw him leaning against the tree and jogged over to him her blonde hair bouncing at the back of her head.
Mornin' Astald, sleep well? I didn't want to wake you so early thought I know you wouldn't have minded, how long were you standing there for?
The sound of children running into the yard made the elf turn around she let out a whistle that stopped them all where they stood.
That is not how you behave young ones, I suggest you make your proper lines while I finish speaking with Sir Valiant and when I am through I expect to see you in those lines.
Sure enough there was her daughter with the other children, the poor thing looked so out of place but there was no way that the elf was going to let her daughter train with full grown women just yet.
Stay right there Astald, I only have the young ones for an hour this morning.
Just like she had with the men she was working with earlier Rayne asked what the first rule of the Order was. She was pleased and proud when her daughter stepped forward looking so serious.
Our Mistress teaches us to always be aware of our surroundings, meaning always pay attention to whats going on around you, but the real rule is we aren't hoodlums, we need to behave a certain way everyday because we are Elite.
Rayne nodded approvingly at her daughter.
Well said Recruit Shadow. Now, because this is only your first day with me young ones, we are simply going to sit and talk. Talk of what you hope to learn from me and talk of what I expect from you. Sit young ones and when we are through you can go have your morning meals.
The hour passed quickly, quicker than the elf expected. She had enjoyed hearing the young ones speak of what they hoped to become within the Order, one had even gone so far as to lay claim to the position of second in command to Prince Aidan when his time came to become Master of the Order, Rayne saw this did not sit well with Cori but Cori conducted herself like she was expected and that made the elf even more proud. When they were through the elf dismissed the children but pulled Cori aside to tell her that she would be seeing her later in the day and that she wanted to talk to her about something important. Kissing the top of her daughters head she sent her on her way and was finally able to give Valiant her full attention. She leaned up giving him a kiss.
There, that's more of proper way to say good morning don't you think?

Valiant Panton · **Joined:** Wed Mar 31, 2004 11:04 pm **Posts:** 270

He had woken when she got up the way they slept how could he not but he had gone back to sleep he knew she had to resume her duties. When he did get up he went to get a few things done that needed it before hand. When he returned he finished watching her with the men and he stood against a tree watching. When she came running up he was not given much of a chance to answhere seeing she had to go he smiled.

Awhile and don't you know I would wake when you leave the way we sleep? But you are right I did not mind just got some sleep and got somethings done.

He watched her with the children and watched her watching her daughter. He had to smile he was glad she was able to get the time with her as well. He did not approach any of it when she finally did get to come back and she kissed him he kissed her back.

Yes that is a better way to say good morning. Now we will need to decide when it is you want to get married. I have everything we need and one of the clerics is ready anytime we are he has an open schedule it is amazing how a busy cleric becomes not so busy when he finds out what it is worth to him to not be busy, well i should say to his cause what it is worth.

With a smile he wrapped his arms around her and looked down and her his eyes meeting hers. He knew there was something more there with them but neither of them were going to admit it, but that was ok too. As he knew what was meant to be would always be. He never thought of the word love with anyone now he was wondering about it, but with all she had been through that is one thing she did not need to hear from him, he was sure of that. He kissed her again.

So how busy is your wedding day Rayne and what does Cori think of it?

The whole time he was watching to make sure her daughter had not come up on them too.

Stryder Joseph · **Joined:** Sun Aug 17, 2003 11:18 am **Posts:** 620

He laughed listening to her and kissed her.

I know my love. You know I think Ash should be here any day now. Think of how long ago I said it was so should be seeing our little Ash soon. Well I tell you and show you every chance I get because I do not want you to forget that. Especially when I see the look you get at times when someone is looking at me. I am your dark knight and I do not care how many women look at me I am yours and yours alone. Is there anything you need?

Since she had calmed down some the fighting was less and less. She could not calm down all the way otherwise it would not be her but she had some and he was thankful for that.

I am sure Tierney and TJ will talk about it when he gets back. If TJ decides not to do it, it might weigh on Tierney's decision depending on the why if he decides not to do it. I mean if it is for a reason that could take them from here, then it might influence her decision. I think she will because of being in an order before but then again after what she went through with said order. Guess we will have to wait and see. I am not sure love how long I will think on it. It is not something to be taken lightly.

He leaned and kissed her.

I will have my duties here if I do it there will be no up and running off whenever we want to. And you know I would not want you going places without me. Are you ok love is it time?

Raynalia · **Posted:** Mon May 18, 2009 7:47 am

Today'll be no busier than any other day Astald, which means it's going to be busy, but I think I can fit you in my schedule somewhere.
The elf was in good spirits, so far the morning had gone smoothly, aside from the first incident earlier nothing had happened and those under her "command" seemed willing and eager to learn. Over the next few weeks the elf was going to teach as well as observe and flush out any she thought would need to be reviewed by Kiara and Losa either for dismissal or promotion to the next level in training. That wasn't anything she needed to worry about just then however so she put it to the back of her mind. Today she had something more important that needed her attention.
I'll be meetin' with Cori later in the day to tell her, now wasn't the best time, I'm sure you can understand why. I do need you to do me one small favor if you could. Find Losa, he said he wanted to be there or some such thing when we do this and we do need a witness. Besides if for some reason that brother of his rears his ugly head and tries to start a ruckus Losa'll be the one to put him in his place. Might not know where my blood brother is hell he could be dead for all I know but Losa is as good as any blood brother if you ask me. The man could kill me in one breath but kill anyone for me in that same breath too. Got some free time now so might be best to go and get this done now. You go find that man and his wife and I'll go wash up and get ready.

Cyranda · **Joined:** Tue Dec 16, 2003 8:06 pm **Posts:** 276

Nah I don't think it's time yet darlin' don't start getting all worried, you'll be the first to know when it is. Now can you please tell me why I was able to survive in this world for as long as I did before you came into my life and now I'm not allowed to go anywhere without you? Honestly babe I know you worry and I know you're all protective but you do know you can't be around twenty four seven. Don't start brooding Stryder, all I am saying is there might be times where I might want to do something that you don't and I'm not going to expect you to do those things just because you don't want to let me or the baby out of your sight. Do you understand what I am trying to get at here? What I am saying is yes I know you will have your responsibilities to the Elite babe but if I want to go somewhere and you can't come with me is that so bad? If I wanted to visit my Aunt Katherine I wouldn't be able to unless you were with? Why? My Aunt would never let anything happen to me you should know that or what if I wanted to go to Aquamarine? Darius and Kevin would be there to fuss over Ash and me both. Or what if Payten asked me to go to Firyon with her and Aranor? Would you say I couldn't go because you wouldn't be right there?

Cyranda saw her husbands protectiveness as endearing and maddening all in one. There were always people in her life protecting her but at the same time they knew they had to let her spirit run free or else run the risk of breaking her, she hoped in time that Stryder would understand what everyone else seemed too. Right then she was perfectly alright with the way he was being, it was close to the time their baby would be born and any man would be protective, it's what was going to happen after the baby came that had her worried. She had settled down alot the further along she had gotten but her spirit still needed to run, she couldn't change everything about who she was. Stryder wasn't expecting her to change everything she knew that but what if she couldn't change enough for him? Fighting with him day in and day out had become exhaustive at one point she didn't want that to happen again.

Anyway, you are right about one thing. This whole Elite thing isn't anything to be taken lightly. Me personally I still say it would be good for you, and it would be good for Kiara and Losa too having people they can trust entirely around them. You know there are so few that Kiara can trust like she did Rone Brodrick and Alec that has to be hard.

Condrik Shadow · **Posted:** Mon May 18, 2009 10:16 am

I have mentioned it damn near every time and guess what still no reason given. Sorry but I do not see anything that would make keeping Cori a secret from me ok. I had the right to know about her before hand. You think about this too it was not even the real Rayne that told me about her. She had her time to do so but had made choices not to. I am not sure any excuses she could use for that would ever be good enough for me. I just can not see keeping a child from their parent. I did not even think about keeping Cori from Rayne once we knew she was alive, she would have been just as happy to go along her way and did not want Cori to know but that would not have been fair to Cori. I will not come between them but that does not mean I have to be buddy buddy with Rayne either. I learned I could not trust her and now I do not trust her or anything she really has to say. Who knows how long she would have kept Cori from me, if she had her way I may have never even known about her at all.

He looked at Ari and put his arms around her.

I do not want to talk to her alone Ari, and as I said I really do not have much to say to her. You do not know how much it hurt me to have something like that kept a secret from me. I just do not understand how anyone could be that cruel to keep someone from knowing about their child. Granted her and I had our issues but that does not make what she did right.

Valiant Panton · **Joined:** Wed Mar 31, 2004 11:04 pm **Posts:** 270

He grinned and kissed her.

Rayne I know what Con said but you might want to grab Cori to least let her know for you know how this place is. Word spreads like wildfire, isn't it better she hears it from you instead of from someone else that you are getting married? I mean no matter the reason behind you getting married I think the child might feel hurt if she heard it from someone else.
He smiled and swatted her ass playfully.

I will see you in a bit and I will get Losa and Kiara. I know we need witnesses and I figured that is who would be coming. No surprise there really.

He took off running to go get them and to finish getting ready. He found them and bowed respectfully.

Rayne asked me to come find you, we are going to get married and she would like the two of you there to be the witnesses. I know you may not fully agree with what we are doing but I am not going to let anything happen to her.

Ariela Shadow · **Joined:** Thu Feb 26, 2009 10:17 am **Posts:** 239

I'll just talk to her for you then because it's obvious the two of you can't even be in the same room together. Here's one more question for you though, if you don't trust her with anything how can you trust her with Cori? Don't stand there and tell me I don't know how much it hurt you because I was there through it all. When we didn't even know if you were going to live or die I was the one taking care of that little girl trying to give her a sense of normal. So yeah pal I do know how much you were hurting. We don't know why she kept Cori a secret but I'm going to find out because this thing you two have going on between you needs to be put to an end for Coris sake. Her mother and father can't be at each others throats all the time it's not good for her. If you never want to see the elf again then you better sit down and explain to your daughter why. That's all I'm saying pal, I'm going to wash my hands of this whole thing pretty soon because I've accepted that Rayne is a part of Coris life now and whatever happened in the past is just that past. We've had Cori for all these years now while her mother was being held like a damn slave and you want to hold a grudge over not knowing about her while the elf was pregnant by all means go right on ahead but I would think you have better things to waste your time on.

I swear sometimes being the one who actually stops and thinks can be so aggravating sometimes. Life really is too damn short for grudges and vendettas just wish other people would realize that too. I really didn't have too much else to say to him about it honestly, seemed nothing I said was right or was going to get through to him and when it's like that yeah it's better to just let it go yanno?

Stryder Joseph · **Joined:** Sun Aug 17, 2003 11:18 am **Posts:** 620

I do not like the idea of you and Ash being gone without me there for more than one reason. So yes I would have a problem with it. I would have a problem with you being gone from any amount of time without me. You know that and you know part of it is protectiveness and part of it is that neither of us does well without the other. I mean really think about what you are saying. It is not like I will not have time off to do things but I also would not be able to drop things at the whims you get about going here or there. You are married now you can not be going off acting like you were when you were single you know. I mean if the single life is what you want than you should never have married me knowing how I am and was. Or did you not learn from the time with the elves when you and Payten just had to take off? Or from the time when you decided to jump in and put our baby in jeopardy when we were trying to help Darius? You want to go trapsing all over the place like you did when you were single maybe you should not have married and I am not letting Ash get drug all over the place. You know they can come visit here too. I am not saying we will not visit people, I am just saying there is more than just you to consider in it, there is our child and me. Is it fair for you to take our child all over the place because people can not be bothered to come here? I mean really Pix you want to take off for weeks on end once Ash is born fine I will take care of our child myself but I am not letting Ash be dragged all over the place.

There it was starting all over again and he just sighed and got up and started to look out the window he was starting to think about things. She made him start to think.

Raynalia · **Posted:** Mon May 18, 2009 10:51 am

The elf sighed, she knew he was right, Cori should hear it from her and no other but how was she supposed to tell the girl without making it sound like she had gone off the deep end as Condrik had so lovingly pointed out before? Guess there really was no way around it, she would tell Cori and let the girl make up her own mind. Rayne went right into the Great Hall and searched for Cori, it wasn't that hard to spot her daughter, her hair alone made her stand out from all the others, it was so blonde it was almost white. She saw her daughter was just about through with her meal and motioned for her to come to her. Cori seeing her mother smiled and Rayne was still amazed at how much the girl looked like her, walked like her, moved like her even at times talked like her. Cori approached her and the elf put her arm around her slender shoulders.
Come with me little one, I think now is the time I have that talk with you.
She led Cori up to her old room and had her sit on the bed, the elf sat next to her and took her hand.
Alright kid, I'm not going to play games or talk to you like you're a child, I know your smarter than that and that you have an understanding beyond your years, can you deal with that?
Cori looked at her and nodded.
'Course I can, that's what I've been tryin' to get Da to understand Raynie, he sees me as this little girl but I don't think he gets it yet...
The elf almost smirked, Condrik didn't understand a great many things, but she wasn't going to tell Cori that.
I'm sure it's difficult for him Cor, you aren't an ordinary girl you know, and that's not a bad thing, just have some patience with him, cut him some slack when he gets a little too protective alright? He'll understand fully in time. Cori, I'll gladly talk you about anything you want anytime you want but not right now. Right now I need to talk to you about something that is going to be happening today in a little while..
Her daughter cut her off and the elf didn't know exactly how to deal with what her daughter told her.
I've been followin' you yanno. I know about this Valiant and you're going to be his wife, I know about that elf from Carelith. I know having me almost killed you and I know about Lyon Everwood and everything. I know what Da said too, been followin him too. Everyone wants to try and keep secrets from me because they think I shouldn't know but yanno what? I should have some say in my own life. It's shite Raynie, if Valiant is going to treat you good, hell I don't care how long ya knew the man, I just want someone to take care of you and yanno Da really should think before he opens his mouth. You need to think too Raynie, sorry that's just how I see it. I'm not talkin' about this whole married thing either, I think maybe you and Valiant will be good for each other, what I am talking about though is...
Cori sighed ran a hand through her hair and looked up at the elf so seriously there were barely any traces of a girl in her face, Rayne was looking into the face of a young woman.
I think it might be better if you two just don't talk at all. He's angry and so serious and you well truth is your wild and carefree from what I have seen. I know you can be serious when it's called for but you two just aren't good together on any level yanno know what I mean?
How funny that her daughter was talking to her like she was the child. Rayne was impressed but at the same time she knew Condrik would not be happy knowing his daughter was tromping through the shadows following all of them.
Cori, you know one of us are going to have to tell your Da about this, you shouldn't be using the shadows to listen in on people. I can see why you would but that doesn't make it right. As for everything else, I wish you didn't hear all that you did but now that you have there really isn't anything anyone can do about it. I just hope you can understand why I did some of the things that I did and why I am doing what I am doing today.
Cori shrugged and then hugged her.
I get it, I really do. Thank you for telling me yourself Raynie. I have to go back now, I'll see you later alright?
Cori kissed her cheek and was off like a shot. The elf wanted to talk more but Cori was in training and couldn't be shown any true special favors otherwise it would start a bruhaha that the elf really wasn't up to being a part of. When Cori was gone the elf washed and dressed in the new uniform of the Elite she found in one of the drawers. She braided her hair and set out for the clerics. There was no point in making a big fuss out of the day over something that most would see as insanity anyway, though the elf was excited she wasn't going to admit it to anyone. There was just something about Valiant Panton that made her actually start thinking about the future instead of just living moment to moment.

Condrik Shadow · **Posted:** Mon May 18, 2009 10:56 am

Rayne being held captive has nothing to do with why she kept Cori a secret. You know if she had not gone taking off like she had and been there when she had Cori maybe things would have been different. They may not have got their hands on her. But there was plenty of time before Cori was born she could have done something about it. Yes you were there and I know you were there love but there are somethings you can not feel the same. I only let Cori with Rayne because it is the right thing to do, unlike her I would never keep a child from their parent. Even when Rayne wanted us to keep a secret that she was alive I could not keep that from Cori as that would not be right. You can go ahead and talk to her as I said there is no reason I can see as being good enough to keep someones child from them. You can say the past is the past and maybe for you that is good enough because you are not the one she did things to. You are not the one she betrayed the trust of. Rayne and I would never have worked for many reasons but she had no right to keep my child a secret from me. It is that simple. If you want to pick a fight with me why not make it about something with us not about the fact that everytime I see Rayne I see a lying conniving wretch that I can not stand the sight of. I actually felt guilty for hating her when I thought she was dead but the more I thought about it the less guilty I felt. I did not ask her to leave she left on her own. She had no business being married to anyone and she does not know how to be a part of a whole. Maybe to you her keeping Cori a secret from me was no big deal but to me it was and is. How someone who claims to have loved me could keep such a thing. It is bull, and I did love her and now I can not stand her because of her actions. You really want me to tell Cori that I can not stand the sight of Rayne because of everything Rayne did, I am sure that will go over well. Maybe I should tell her she was off with her exhusband while still married to me before she made the decision to leave. You really think I am going to tell Cori all about the issues I do not see the point in it.

Kiara Jade · **Joined:** Thu Jun 26, 2003 2:06 pm **Posts:** 1022

So she's really going to do this and you're really supporting her?

Kiara asked the question after Valiant left, everything she was able to find out about the man told her that he was actually a good man, Oriana spoke for him too when Kiara summoned her in the pool wanting to know everything she knew, what the mage knew was actually pretty mind blowing and Kiara was impressed that Oriana knew things no one else did. She laughed when the mage gave her a look and asked her if she thought she would let just anyone be out on the battlefield with her beloved champion. She thought it was cute the way Oriana still referred to Kain as her beloved champion too. So when Valiant came to ask that they stand as witnesses what was she supposed to do? Pitch a fit? Bitch scream and yell? Losa was standing by Rayne offering whatever support he could, she was going to have to do the same despite her worries.

Well, I guess it's a good thing she has you in her corner so to speak, been hearing some talk about her and Con Angel, aside from that first day seems anytime the two of them are around each other theres a big blow out. Doesn't really sound right if you ask me though, I really thought he had gotten passed all of that but if he hasn't it might not be such a good idea for them to be around each other. We'll keep the elf reigned in our end when we can and Ari will just have to try and do the same with Con I guess or is this another one of those just let whatever happens happens kinda things?

Ariela Shadow · **Joined:** Thu Feb 26, 2009 10:17 am **Posts:** 239

Maybe I can looked beyond what happened then because if she didn't do what she did, I wouldn't have you or our family including Cori, so what you see as something so unforgivable, I chose to look at it as a blessing in disguise.

I said those words so quietly I don't even know if he heard me. All I do know is like I've said before something more than being angry with Rayne was going on with him there had to be because there had been a time when he had gotten passed what she did and now, now everything he said, the way he looked, hell the way he moved, it just wasn't the person I know. Here's the really bad part. I had to get away from him just then. So I did what I always do. Slapped on smile on my face, patted his cheek then gave him a kiss. I almost fell to my knees because when he kissed me back, even that felt foreign, and wrong but I couldn't let that show either. Gods how I wish my brother had been alive, I really needed him and for the first time in a long long time I felt alone, again I wasn't going to let him catch on to any of this it would probably only start another fight.

Alright pal, I'm going back to the Inn for the midday rush, Richards there all on his own and he really is going to need some help. I'll be home after it's settled down.

Another kiss and I hightailed it out of there.

Cyranda · **Joined:** Tue Dec 16, 2003 8:06 pm **Posts:** 276

No fair running away like that when you know I'm stuck here like a turtle on my back Stryder.

Pixie was teasing him from where she was laying in their bed, obviously she had struck a nerve in him saying she should be able to go visit family without him but she really wasn't trying to start a fight with him. She knew no matter where she wanted to go she could so long as she didn't try and leave him behind and he was right, if people wanted to see them bad enough they could come to them. Still she wanted to show Ash the world one day. He was so very right about one another thing too. She never did well without him. She would act out more, be unable to sleep and just pull some of the craziest stunts, when she thought about it she felt sorry for him because she acted more like a crazed teenager than a grown woman at times but it was in her nature to be fancy and free. That was never an easy thing to reign in and she knew she made him wild with worry at times because of it. She propped up on her elbows fully enjoying watching him. He had the broadest shoulders she had ever seen.

Don't you know I had to marry you Stryder Joseph Deamons, if I didn't my heart would have broken into so many pieces I would have just keeled over and died. I wouldn't be able to survive going anywhere for weeks on end without you. Some day when Ash is old enough then maybe we can go all the places I'd like our little bugger to see, I didn't mean I wanted to go running around the world as soon as Ash was born yanno. Now stop being so silly and get back in this here bed with me, until you decide what you're going to do you are my prisoner.

Losa · **Posted:** Mon May 18, 2009 2:26 pm

I had my doubts at first then I got to thinking about how they are together. You know I think there is more to it than either of them realize. Yes he is doing it to protect her but there is more there. You ever see the way he is with her its is like she mesmerizes him. He is not just after her for one thing, but he sees her as more. Actually it is funny to watch him because he is a thinker and likes to think on things as well. But I just do not think that either of them see what is in front of them. Or neither of them want to admit it. What started as one thing will be something more explosive in a good way. Want to make a bet on that one Spitfire?
He laughed and pulled her close to him and kissed her. Sure he was still having to count down the days weeks until he could give more to his wife but he would not change his son being born for anything. He had managed last night to keep his shirt on so he had yet to show her what was done, he had even managed to put the salve on himself. As always she touched his scar while they were laying there but since he was having to get up and check on things he used that as the reason of keeping the shirt on. He knew at some point she was going to get on his case again about what he had done but they did have a wedding to go to.

I will have to help keep both of them reigned in. Have you thought much on what I said about when Con's moods change so much. It is almost like he senses when someting big is coming, be it good or bad. So the question is does it have to do with Elarion or something else and how do we soothe what is going on with him so to speak? I do not want to bother Oriana with it, I know she loves him like her own brother but I have no idea what we can do to help him. Ari can not do it all alone she is strong but if something is really wrong with Con he needs help and not sure who can do that. He is also right about something he said when I was watching him, he needs answers that only Rayne can give but she never did give.

Kiara Jade · **Joined:** Thu Jun 26, 2003 2:06 pm **Posts:** 1022

You've been around Rayne more than I have since she's come home Angel, either that I've just been too busy trying not to get involved to notice but if you tell me there is more there then I'll take your word for it. I'm learning not to bet against you in matters like this well except for Pixie and SJ, I called that one right off.

She was already dressed, if she still knew Rayne and she was damn sure she did when the woman said she didn't want a big to do made that meant wear whatever you happen to find and don't get all gussied up. So Kiara wore her Elite attire and just braided her hair.

I know Ari won't be able to do it alone, which might be a good reason to see if we can get Oriana to come in for a little while maybe she can bring the boys, as of right now there isn't happening so theres no harm in asking her for a real visit is there? She'd be the one to be able to get through Con and see whats really going on with him. Unless he turns on her again and if that happens then we all better get in between them because Ori might just kill him where he stands. I am worried about him though, he's not right at all and I hate not knowing exactly what to do about it.You know how Rayne is Angel, unless she's asked something directly she doesn't think to give answers to questions. Not one of us actually went up to her and asked her a single true question. Did anyone ever ask her why she didn't tell us about Cori when she was pregnant or how she ended up with the Mustangs? Gotta be direct with that one otherwise you'll be running in circles trying to get answers from her you know that. I think today will be the day we find it all out seeing you're going to be with her, I'm going to be with her and sorry Angel but this time I'm just butting my nose in and I'll ask her any damn thing I please.

Condrik Shadow · **Posted:** Mon May 18, 2009 2:56 pm

Why do you not get what I am saying? And of course you would have had me and our family. He sighed after she kissed him he knew she had to get going to the Inn. And he went in and checked in on the boys. He had to do something Ari was his world and he thought she knew that. He did not know back then but now he was even more sure that she was the reason he could never have been happy with anyone else. He went and checked on the boys as Cori was already doing her training.

He smiled thinking about Cori and how amazing he thought she was. He did not like seeing her have to grow up so fast but he also knew that could not be helped. He sighed and kissed the heads of his sons. He talked to the nanny they had and he made a decision he was going to the inn. He did not have to make nice with Rayne but he sure as hell was going to have to make up with Ari.
He made sure he was going to get there a little before the emd of the rush and stood back quietly watching her.

Stryder Joseph · **Joined:** Sun Aug 17, 2003 11:18 am **Posts:** 620

He laughed slightly and went over and kissed her.

You do look kind of like a turtle stuck on their back. I know you had to marry me just like I had to marry you. We will show Ash the world together. Who knows where we may end up some day. Though I do think Kiara just wants a brute squad heck if she could get Bryce, Cole TJ and I together that would be enough to scare people.
He laughed and he laid down next to her.

I do not mind being your prisoner love, in fact that could be quite enjoyable depending on the punishment you choose for me

Kayne · **Joined:** Sat Dec 06, 2003 3:13 am **Posts:** 164

Kayne slept for the first time in nearly a year. She didn't wake once during the night, even in her sleep she knew he was there, the only time she did wake was when Zhulin reached for her again. Just as Kayne predicted Zuri slept through the night waking just as the sun was starting to rise. She was extra careful not to wake Zhulin when she left their bedand put on her usual nightclothes to tend to their daughter, she fed the baby in the rocking chair next to the cradle talking to her every morning like she always did telling her about what it was going to be like growing up a princess and how she hoped she would have more cousins soon. That morning was no different than any other morning, as soon as she was through feeding the baby there was a soft knock at the door, one she knew well and the only one she ever welcomed during her time of mourning. With Zuri cradled safe in her arms she went to the door opened it and motioned for her visitor to be quiet when he came inside. James tiptoed into the room wide eyed and beaming when he saw Zhulin sleeping in the bed. Kayne took the boys hand and led him to the bathing room, they were both acting like thieves in the night trying not to get caught stealing from someones barn. As soon as they were in the bathing room James started the bath and their morning really began. By the time they were finished giving Zuri her morning bath there was water everywhere, and laughter rang loud from the room. Kayne was laughing so hard she had tears running down her face and James was on the floor clutching his sides trying to catch his breath, Zuri amazingly enough was wide awake and making all sorts of sounds adding to the laughter. The bathing room door opened and Kayne turned around looking like a drowned rat, Zhulin was standing there thank the gods he had the sense to put something on and she was smiling at him.

I'm sorry darlin' we didn't mean to wake you, James came to give Zuri her bath and we got a little carried away.

Losa · **Posted:** Mon May 18, 2009 3:21 pm

What about if we can not get through to him or Ori can not? I mean do we just wait to see what is to come and then deal with it then? I am sorry but Con should not have had to ask her more directly than he did about why she kept Cori a secret from him. Think of this one too it was not even really her that told Con about Cori or brought Cori here. I am trying to see where he is coming from too, I mean it is not like Con did anything like I had. There was no reason to keep his child from him.

He looked at her and kissed her.

I will be right out then we can go to the wedding.
He took his clothes in with him and got changed he even shaved off what was there and came out.

Ok all ready to go now? We will have to help get to the bottom of everything if wee expect to have some normalcy. I mean after all seeing Ori always does Con some good.

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