Thread: A Girl Of Two Realms (Vergil1989 and NightRose)

Meanwhile, trapped between two armies.... Why did her day have to start out like this? She had lost her reason for being on Earth the moment Princess Rose decided she'd be better off on her home plane out of the friggin blue, and now she was probably trapped in the evil King Leon's dungeon, being made into his personal sex toy as well as a bargaining chip against the Queen of Celestial. As if her day couldn't get any worse, the bodyguard was stuck out in the middle of nowhere, with two opposing armies about to tear into each other. On the western side, was King Leon's troops, much better equipped and outnumbering the other side ten to one. The east had common villagers along with a few mercenary bands, rebels without a unifying cause besides their hatred for Leon's tyranny. They weren't really friends of the Queen of Celestial either, but they at least liked her enough to not fight against her powerful mages and legendary archers that were rumored to be able to shoot falcons out of the sky in the middle of a rainstorm. Whether or not that was actually true didn't matter since she had seen how deadly accurate the warriors were. The bodyguard kept to the shadows, hoping no one would notice that one of the shadows among the trees was moving rapidly ever westward, hoping to reach the castle belonging to the enemy before anything happened to Rose. Her steps were graceful and perfectly set down without disturbing a single branch along the way, her trail behind her visible only to the best of trackers. Even so, even a ranger of the forests slip up as a small group of deserters from Leon's army had decided to come around a boulder just as the warrior was coming around the other way, both parties having completely missed the other until they practically ran into each other. What in the....?! You! Stop, dark elf! The half Drowlight elf stopped, but only because she wasn't about to leave any witnesses as her twin scimitar blades appeared as if by magic in her dexterous hands. Sorry, but I don't have time to stay and chat. The group of five in their heavy armor and wielding even heavier looking weapons never had a chance as the agile warrior got in the middle of their group before they could properly orient themselves and they started to fall to her deadly blades which moved as if they had a mind of their own. One dipped down and cut across to the right, taking most of one man's left leg clean off while her other got around a spear point, cutting a deep gash across the man's right arm, right above his elbow before completing a full spin, her two blades tearing the life from two more as their throats were slit wide open. The last watched his companions fall and was struck down as well, Giselle Do'Urden feeling no mercy as she plunged her right hand blade deep into the man's chest after coming out of her spin, extending her arm fully as her sword tore through the armor like it had not even existed. I'm sorry, but too much is at stake for me to stop now. She whispered to the dying man's face as she pulled her sword free, sadly watching the man fall backward before continuing her run, but not before cleaning her blades on the grass at her feet. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Alessa nodded solemnly that indeed Rose was a princess. It warmed the elven woman's heart to know that Rose was safe, and she had no intention of sharing what she had learned about her guest to anyone, not even Jason although she knew he was trustworthy. Just, it would be too dangerous for him to know what she knew and still hope to lead a normal life here in the only home he knew. A little shocked that Rose wished her to be her private maid, Alessa felt tears of gratitude come to her eyes as she was at first speechless, and thus unable to answer her lady's questions or comments. I....would never have dreamed in my entire life that I'd....be asked such a thing...Princ...I mean Rose. I will do as you ask. I'd advise keeping your hair down and your dress pulled up on the back of your neck as much as possible. As for food, another maid will most likely be coming with a meal very soon. A knock on the door had Alessa going to it without hesitation and opened it, though not before wiping her eyes to hide her happiness. Another maid, this one human, though wearing a similar collar as Alessa brought a considerable sized tray full of fruits, vegetables, and meats as well as a couple glasses of water and wine, unsure of what Rose would have wished so the human woman had just grabbed a little bit of everything. For you, lady Rose. Departing as quickly as she came, and all without ever meeting Rose's eyes or her face for that matter, Alessa gently shut the door behind the servant and sighed in relief since it didn't seem she had heard or seen anything amiss. I'll be back soon, m'lady. What is it that you require? I might be able to get them for you while I'm gone, looking for the prince.