Thread: A Promise Fulfilled {Lady Nef x Shinyka}

When Death broke out into laughter once more, this time showcasing the dark and intimidating being he was, Elbereth trembled, Moranna seemed troubled, but Calanna still seemed to hold a quiet patience for his indulgence in humor. Moranna failed to see why he would laugh again, he all ready realized the extent of what Calanna was asking of him. Perhaps he was amused with the little princess's outburst? Or was it her own sister's attitude regarding him. If he wanted their apparent leader trembling in fear, the dark-haired woman could see why he would be amused. That was one of Calanna's trademarks- total calmness in the face of stressful situations. Moranna supposed it came with the ability for being able to see the future ever since she had been born. And her own life's experiences from the last couple of centuries. As blood pooled around the dark entity's feet from the tears he had shed, Elbereth looked extremely uncomfortable. Instincts cried for her to turn tail and go back to her innocent world where things were simple not like she could do that, dratted visions, but duty to her father and kingdom held her place. Here Calanna's calmness broke through a little bit as small look of irritation passed through her features upon seeing the size of the blood puddle. Wonderful. She would have to have someone clean that up after they were done. Couldn't have puddles of blood in her precious temple, now could she? He was now taking steps closer to them, where they really see the full majesty of Death himself. Elbereth was once more thinking she was out of her league her and really wanted to put some distance between him and her. Calanna didn't look too troubled, after all she knew he was powerful. Why should she be afraid of the inevitable? Eventually they would all die. That was just the facts. He deserved the greatest of respect, but refused to give him her fear. Although Calanna imagined poor Elbereth had to be terrified out of her wits upon the dark being coming closer to them, blood soaking through his black blindfold. Death's laughter stopped, as he seemed to ponder the royal oracle's request. It appeared he did not like the idea of losing so many potential charges all because of a mere mortal being, judging by the loud howl that suddenly rang throughout the room. Elbereth clutched herself, but she knew she had to stand strong. She refused to let that bloody civil war happen and would do anything. However Moranna was not amused as she pursed her lips. Wonderful sister, you just pissed off Death with your folly request, she scowled in sarcasm, Just wonderful. Calanna decided to stoop herself to the level of her twin and comment on that. What good would it possibly do to bicker like children? Although she really hadn't expected him to howl like that. How... unprofessional. Three pair of eyes watched the being create the village before their eyes... and it's down fall. Moranna did recognize the hourglass and looked just as fascinated with that as well as the list, but didn't comment on it. Upon seeing the village utterly destroyed, Elbereth softly gasped as she turned her gaze away from the gruesome sight. She didn't want to see that. Not at all. Then came Death's price for the extension of the king's life and Calanna sighed. Really, she wasn't expecting that. Moranna herself had no problem with that... destroying the lives of a few hundred normal humans to save the lives of thousands? No problem. But Calanna would not stoop down for murder. I'm afraid, that's not possible, replied the blonde oracle, I follow the ways of the light... to take the lives of innocent people goes against every principle I follow. If you asked my sister of that, she would gladly comply... but I'm afraid I couldn't let her do that. Is there anything else? That's when Elbereth thought of something. Her idea terrified her to death... but to take the lives of innocent people, she couldn't allow that either. And even though she was the youngest and would never inherit, she too was a princess. Thinking for the good of the kingdom was ingrained into her way of thinking. Technically this is a life for a life... disregarding the future. There will be more wars to come, maybe even greater than the one we're trying to avert... but one can never avoid death completely, she started softly, her gaze concentrating on the ground. Then she raised her gaze up, taking on a regal presence although she did meet Death's blindfold, If you must take Arel royal blood, would mine be sufficient? There will be grieving and sorrow if I were to pass on before my time... perhaps even anger if the truth were the let loose. Maybe it will snap my brothers back to their senses, could my life possibly be good enough to take the place of my father's? Calanna looked genuinely shocked at Elbereth's idea and she couldn't tell how this would go. Whether Death would laugh at her, or take her seriously... she wasn't sure which one she wanted. Moranna arched an eyebrow, shocked once again by the little princess. What a strange girl.