Thread: Path to the Bloodied Crown (MasterOfWhispers and Frogger.)

Ali...I...I am afraid. Laidolyns dark green eyes rose to met hers, the fear within those depths obvious. Even tears were glistening around the corners...threatening to escape. I...I do not know what will happen to us I want Mother, and Father, alive and well I want them by our sides, even inside these cages I...I miss them A few crystalline tears escaped and fell down her cheeks in crystalline trails, leaving wet paths in their wake. I-I do not...I do not have a good feeling about that man...Bloodshed...Bloodshed will ever be in his future His lust for power has brought him here Her words fading away, the young girl sniffled and buried her face into her sisters chest, if only to disguise her sorrow from any wandering eyes. Shh Laido, it is going to be alright Alilthea said softly, arms offering solace in such desperate times. One delicate hand stroked down the river of raven-wing black, doing it over and over again to comfort the elven princess. I promise...I will not let anyone hurt you...This I swear, okay? I will not let anything happen And if anything does occur...we are in it together Understand? I-I do understand, sister mine Alilthea kept her gaze on the suspicious man, the brass eyes intent and slightly narrowed. Good...I am glad you do Her body immediately grew tense when a pair of guards opened the cage door, her arms tightening around the younger elf. Because...it appears as though we have been chosen...for something...for what, I am not sure...but we must be strong, alright? You must not let them see your fear Laidolyn raised her head and gave a mute nod, just before one guard yanked her up off the floor. Her knees almost gave out beneath her, yet he kept her standing, with a single hand holding onto the chains she had. Brown eyes narrow and devoid of any emotion, he began taking the elf elsewhere to where, neither she or the other girl knew. Alilthea was also jerked into an upright position. Knees weak, but able to support her weight, she let the man lead her down the hallway, since there was nothing she could do otherwise. However...it wasnt long before she was taken back by surprise. What is going on here? she thought, growing even more suspicious as a handful of women rushed forward...talking about drawing a bath, and finding an appropriate dress for her to wear. Why do I need a bath? And a dress, of all things? Isnt her clothes just fine? Of course, none of her opinions taken into consideration. Clean, freshly scrubbed, not to mention pressed into a beautiful green dress...she felt out of place...though that could be expected. After all...she never did much care for such formalities. What? Why? Alilthea murmured, checking herself out in a nearby mirror. It felt so strange, to be in such attire...especially since shes never had to do so before. There was no expectations of a maid, except to clean the house, cook the meals, and take care of all the details that had to be taken care of. That was relatively simple...for she knew exactly what to do...in any situation. However, being like this...she didnt know what to think. Her eyes glanced over at her younger sister, who was in a similar gown, though this one was a lovely shade of blue. Both elves exchanged wary, nervous glances, until a servant came in. Please follow me, he said with a bow, already turning around to go down the hallway. Laidolyn began walking forward, only for that same servant to make a stopping gesture. Only her, he told her, making an impatient gesture towards Alilthea. Alilthea took a deep, calming breath, taking the first step towards following him. Once he knocked on a door farther down the way, he went inside, obviously to announce her presence to whoever waited inside. Her fiery red hair cascading down to her shoulders in waves, she couldnt help but mess with it, wishing it was back in its braid.