Thread: Abducted.

Rivas... The name hung on her tongue like venom. It made her uncomfortable and she wanted desperately to look out the window and see the man again. But she knew she wouldn't. It had been funny listening to him ponder on how to make Rivas not have suspicion on the House of Valor. A thought occurred to her as she sat on the bed how he could get out of it if Riva came knocking on the door. Lithium shifted in the pants and shirt she had been given. Clearly the house of Valor did not let woman dress in dresses. But then again. She had remembered seeing Alica on the front lines and knew why she had only practical men clothing. It made Lithium feel comfortable, so she didn't mind it at all. A long dragged out sigh sunk from her lips as she pressed her back against the wall, she stared forward at Vincent's back. She watched him at his bookshelf and smiled softly. I have an idea...If Rivas' comes knocking you can just say that the House of Kalion and the House of Valor have decided to make a truce and have a marriage...me with someone else, to make it final. They'll never question a marriage. Lithium's eyes had dropped and her smile had faded. She didn't know why but his words had hurt her in a way. At first I meant you all harm for you took me, your man laid their hands on me and laughed at me, I understood none of you. Then you brought me here and ever since you have been showing me the sweetest kindness. I do not wish any of you harm. But I can not speak for my father's actions. He's very stubborn and if I return or do not return, he will still wedge war. I know this. Her face had turned completely white again. She didn't know why but she felt like getting up and wrapping her arms around Vincent. I'm sorry for causing so much trouble to you all. A soft line of tears rolled down her face. Forgive me. My name is Princess Lithium. But you may address me as Lith. She raised her head and smiled softly. Outside, Liox had drifted outside of the wall unnoticed. He had drifted into the darkness of the forest where no one could notice him. He was far enough away from the road and the House of Valor no one could hear him. He stared forward and there was a mountainous figure next to him shrouded in darkness. Liox spoke as he stared forward, like he was speaking to the wind. So, he's sent you to bring her home? Interesting. Liox mumbled. Yes. But you mention no one has laid a hand on her? Not even a scratch? The man's voice was a whisper but it rattled through the trees around them. Lucius thinks it wise to take care of the girl like she is our own. I pledded him to dispose of her. Ripe her to shreds, decapitate her and send her to the House of Kalion. But he refused. The man is too good for his knowing. I agree with you. But the 'extra ingredient' you gave me worked just well in his drink. Though that little pester of a princess used her powers to try and help him heal. I had to use the remainder of it to make his sickness increase. Do not use too much. They might be able to trace it. I'm not, I used small douses about a decade ago, then I slowly increased the amount over the years. Poor bastard thinks he's dying from some weird kind of disease that no one else has. The mountain roared a laugh, his bright white teeth glistened from the sun's rays. Soon he'll be out of our way- Then that pester of a princess has to go. I heard her last not screaming in pain. No doubt she transferred some of the disease to herself. But she healed herself, did she not? Indeed...But soon we will have both the houses under our wings. But Zimatheious, I must ask you my friend. Who told Rivas of the missing princess? Liox looked up at the mountain and placed a hand on his chin. Lord Snctus is close with Rivas. It was Rivas' human sister that the princess was conceived of. I see. Go now. We will talk later. I told Lucius I was to scout the House of Kalion and see what was going on there. He wants to be ready when they are going to strike. With that, Zimatheious was gone and Liox whipped quickly through the forest in the direction of the House of Kalion.