[Rosekitten]

His ears went back a little as he walked towards the cave. "... yeah i guess.." he said coldly he seemed to hesitate a little as he moved to follow her. He knew this place, but it looked different when you had to climb the full way here. This moment alone was going to make him regret this trip as he followed her inside of the cave.

Oddly as they walked it was silent, but the light from the torch allowed them both to easily see the markings on the walls and the fact that the further they went inside of the cave the rocks seemed to glow in certain spots. This confirmed what he had feared this whole trip to the north.

She was still walking when he stopped dead in his tracks. He never wanted to be here, he remembered being here once before as a very small child.. but to think he had been lead to coming back here sent a shiver up his spine. Elvara seemed to stop and look at him when she noticed he had stopped moving.

He noticed her looking at him as he frowned a little and started moving again. "let hurry up and get the fuck out of here.. " he growled out walking past her as she stood still from his sudden mood change. It was out of the blue but she's find out soon enough why it was.

[Pinkie]

Elvara stopped and looked to zek with his sudden out burst. What was that all about? She thought before fallowing him "Um....care to tell me why we are in such a rush?" She asked as she picked up her footing a little fallowing his foot setps as the male seemed to know where he was going.

"Zek...." Elvara said but the male didnt stop "Zek..." She said again and still got nothing. She then growled walked forward and grabbed him by the shoulder forcing him to stop before she walked out infront of him "What the hell is wrong!?" She asked him angeryly

[Rosekitten]

his ears went back as he looked at her, she had gotten his attention as she grabbed his shoulder though his eyes were a blood red. "You want to know.. thats why!" he growled before pointing towards the direction of another room. "your relic is in there by the way, and now I know why the name sounds damn familiar... " He pulled away from her before he took a few steps back. "the demonic gate from those years ago do you remember where it was sealed ? Did you read about where it was sealed or the method it was sealed with?"

She seemed to look at him confused for a moment sure she had read up on it but what did he know what was he so damn pissed about so suddenly. He seemed to shrugged a little closing his eyes for a moment. "in that room is a statue or what most would think is a statue, in fact it's a eternal binding.. there's no break for the spell that's the way it was designed. The man in the binding or that makes up the sculpture would be the current king of the moltensteel clan. You can figure things out past that."

He seemed to want to avoid the room ahead at all costs as he moved to lean against the cave wall avoiding looking at her. It was also a known fact that the same bound demon was the cause of the gate even being opened in the first place, Zek detested his father for tat very reason, that and giving him this curse he had to live with. At the least being a full blooded demon you fit in somewhere, half bloods were hardly welcome no matter the race n most areas, they were tolerated but that was about it.

[Pinkie]

Elvara stopped dead in her tracks. Was that really this cave? No...it couldnt be but the look Zek gave her as he leaned on the wall told her other wise. She gulped a little before she walked forward and left the torch behind. Entering the room she gasped a little at the statue that lay before her. It was not only that but a book made of stone with no pages sat before the statue.

Elvara walked over and was expecting the book to be heavy but indeed it was very light. Taking a step back she looked the statue over infront of her before shivering and leaving the cavern. Standing before zek she smiled as she held the book out "I got it" She said slightly.

[Rosekitten]

He stayed in his spot refusing to take another step further, the room would probably hurt like hell if he had tried to step foot in there anyway. But aside from that he didn't want to see the statue again, he had seen it once before and he didn't want to see the worthless excuse he had for a father figure.

Though a few mere moments later Elvara seemed to walk back out as she tried to lighten the mood and say she had the relic. "good means we can leave now." He said before moving and starting to walk out already without bothering to see if she was keeping up or not. Though he didn't seem to have a smart comment this time around as he walked. What could he say really, welcome to where the world nearly ended before?

Just about the time they would have been out of the cave he stopped again and laughed weakly. "well... that lasted longer then I thought... " He said more to himself then anything. Though he seemed to stop in his walk as a red dragon could be seen from the outside of the cave, though for the moment it was just hovering in the air. It seemed to be the one from before that Zek had the encounter with.

Though the good news was maybe they had a fucking way to get down that did not involve climbing.. at the same time that probably meant there was another drow female in the area and it was one he did not want to see .. jumping off the top of this mountain was a option.

[Pinkie]

Elvara stopped as Zek said his comment and turned to walk without a second thought. What was she to think of everything? She knew that the statue was the males father but she didnt know that Zekrak had pain run so deep...the thought kind of hurt Elvara before she ran to catch up to the male in question.

Reaching him she didnt say anything as they just walked out and away before seeing the dragon just outside the cave "What the hell is with all the dragons lately!" She said looking to Zek before looking outside "Wait isent that..." She said before she continued walking out. Stoping she gave a light smile "Well it is" She said "Hello Ruth" Elvara said with a smile.

[Rosekitten]

He frowned a little "and you just complained now your bloody saying hi to it? tsk women i swear..." he sighed a little. "i can guess why you are here...." Ruth snorted a little looked at the two. 'She's rather surprised to see you here boy.. let alone still traveling with a female' The dragon maintained it's hovering status as it beat its wings in a graceful manner.

Zek shrugged a little. "yeah whatever.. that confirms my thoughts on the matter... " he spoke before turning around suddenly as his weapon seemed to meet another. The sound of the two weapons slamming into one another cried out for a split second. Though Zek wasn't amused by this strike towards him as his ears were back and he seemed to voice a complain. "Haven't I had to put up with enough today? for fucks sake!"

There was a female standing there with fiery red hair that was braided as it laid down her back. She seemed to have a similar weapon to the one Zek always had with him, probably the cause of his favoring such a abnormal weapon so much really. The new woman seemed to grin a little keeping her weapon against his before speaking. "Vaden said you were out on a little quest.. though I hardly believed that it was with the princess of the isles clan." She seemed to laugh a little before taking a few steps and forcing him against a wall, not that he was really trying to fight back. "Though I think you've avoided your duties this year for long enough, I let it slide up until now."

Zek rolled his eyes a little listening. "yep figured that's the only reason you decided to personally show up, never do otherwise." He shrugged a little before speaking again. "Elvara meet the queen of the moltensteel clan, Ryza Kenarn" He said it so causally that you'd never have known he was speaking of a Queen, then again it was his mother.. he wasn't too fond of her in truth either. Though who could blame him when he spent most of his life running away from her to get out of court duties.

Ryza finally pulled her weapon back looking Elvara over before she bowed slightly towards the girl. "It's been a long time when we last had word from the isles.. Vaden has already filled me in on the minor details." She seemed to glare at Zek a little "though he say a certain someone ran off without a word as always" Zek shrugged "like you can't find me? pff" he hissed a few other comments out but they weren't in elven that was certain.

"Either way.. you both look tired, Ruth can help you get back down. Would hate to have to send word back to your father saying I allowed his only daughter to fall from a cliff." Ruth snorted again from no where. 'the boy should learn to fly!' he hissed out, Zek merely glared at him before flipping the dragon off. "lizards shouldn't speak either but we don't all get what we want now do we?" was his smart ass reply.

"Both of you shut up before I change my mind" Ryza spoke up before giving a sorry look towards Elvara. Ruth landed on what facing he could find to fit on though it was a little of a awkward position for the dragon to be in. It would only take a few moments to get down, though Ryza was going to take both of them to the castle. She started to walk and stopped again for a moment. "oh Vaden did say he found a little information on the final relic, though not enough to determine if it's existence is real or not."

(heh side story.. don't let me get too out there for you xD yell at me if i am)

[Pinkie]

Elvara watched everything that happened before her holding the book to her chest slightly as everything took place. Though when she caught glimpse of the female she all but gasped. Then Zek spoke and she growled a little "And again you state the obvious" She said with a smile before walking forward and bowing low to the female "I thank you for your kindness M'lady" She said softly before standing.

Then Elvara heard her speak and she smiled "I thank you for the trip down' She said slightly "And as for the relics...I have two of three already' She said hugging the book to her chest a little tighter "I have one left..." She said ignoring comments from Zek as she walked forward fallowing the queen to ruth.

[Rosekitten]

He shrugged a little at her comment of the obvious "I do what I can." sure one of his normal smart ass comments but it was worth it. He walked past the two and towards the dragon having a few more trade off of words with the beast. The dragon swearing that a fall from this height wouldn't hurt as much as he'd think and that even if it killed him he'd come back. This wasn't that much of a encouragement for the conversation.

"He said that you'd probably have two by the time I got here" She noticed the odd look the girl gave her as she smiled a little. "You don't really think that the master warlock of our kingdom would let the prince out of his sight that long did you?" It was a little bit of a question yet not, she was pointing out the fact that Vaden did kep at least his location noted, that was really half of the reason he even mentioned that he had not returned was because the two of them were here. Rather he guessed the princess was still traveling with him, it wouldn't be too hard to think that she had gotten fed up with his company.

Once Ryza got closer to the dragon she told Elvara that she was taking them back to the castle, for starters the girl looked like she could use gettin gout of the cold and they were done with the task they needed to fulfil here. Not only that but she said that way she could have a few days of proper rest before she went off in search for the final item, plus she reminded her Vaden did manage to dig up a possible location for the thrid relic.

Not that three peopel riding the dragon bothered him at all as he seemed to rest there for a moment making sure none of them were going to fall off. Though Ryza had put Zek in charge of that with Elrava, not that he was too thrilled about the idea of going home from the start of all of this. "just don't scream... " he said though it sounded more like a complaint then anything,

Ruth didn't give Elvara much time to answer Zek with whatever remark before he turned and took off to the air, though he flew a bit slower then normal knowing the one girl wasn't probably use to flying let alone dragon back. Ryza and Zek were having a bit of a fight woth words due to a conversation she had brought up saying that a few of the nobles from last year would be hapyp to know he was returning.. Though he quickly stated he wasn't entertaining the lot of snoody rich bitches if he had any say in it.

[Pinkie]

Elvara got on and sat there with a smile and to the voice of Zek she answered "Why in gods name would I scream?" She asked before the dragon took off with a powerfull flap of wings and she eeped a little. Though it was just from the shock of the sudden movement. Soon though she was smiling with her hands stuck out in the air and her hood soon fell down causing her hair to fly about her in white strands.

"This is fantastic!" Elvara said happily "Do you know how long it has been since I ridden something that flys?" She asked slightly "Not since I was told I couldnt ride the family griffen anymore" She said almost sadly though she smiled again as the wind began to change from cool to warm.

[Rosekitten]

It was a little odd to see her enjoying this. He had grown use to her yelling up until a few days ago when she was too busy freezing her ass off, and even then he managed to get her to swear up a storm at him. The conversation that Zek wanted no part of slowly did die between the Queen and her son, though that was to be expected seeing as he'd get to the point where he stopped replying to her or say the same phrase over and over.

Once he had the moment to even listen to what Elvara had to say he laughed slightly before speaking. "it's not fun when you have to do it everyday... let alone if you have to deal with this one" Ruth snorted a little glaring at the young male who he knew was speaking about him. "I'm stating facts you damned lizard don't give me that look! A greens far easier to control then you are.. tsk." He shrugged a little, though Ruth seemed to disagree saying that greens were hardly something to compare to himself.

The whole trip took a few mere hours before the dragon finally did touch down in front of a overly large cavern that seemed to lead into the mountain side. Ryza quickly jumped from the dragon before speaking telling Elvara welcome to her clans capital and all the other formal nine yards.

Ruth was still moving to lower himself further to the ground to allow Elvara a shorter distance to get down, though Zek had quickly followed Ryza in leaving the dragon, really he never bothered to stop walking as he seemed to leave Ryza behind as well. What point was there to hang around anyway, he already knew what words were going to be crossed and what he was going to be told to do, plus hanging around the queen meant it was easier for the damn noble females to track him down. He wanted a few more hours of freedom left before he had to deal with them.

[Pinkie]

Elvara smiled as she slid down the dragons back before walking to the front and smiling softly 'Thank you kindly for the nice ride" She said bowing a little before fallowing off after the queen and Zek. Slowly they walked in to the cavern. Elvara hardly paid any attention to what was around her she only heard the queens voice speaking to her aobut different things about the clan and where she could go.

"Thank you for your hospitality" Elvara said with a smile before she heard the queen speak once more. Though this time not to her but Zek saying that he had to show Elvara to the guest room and to be nice to the noble females that were probably about.

[Rosekitten]

Ryza finally did part ways saying she had duties to get back to, and that Zek could manage in showing her to her room. Once she was gone Zek sighed heavily. "so think you could con the old man into giving you one of those daggers he had?" He noticed the odd look she gave him for such a comment. "what i'd rather take my chance at death then have to deal with this another damn year." His ears went back a little thinking about it. "as soon as they know im here.. i won't have a damn moments peace." he hissed out.

After they walked a while he stopped as the cavern seemed to open into what looked like a entire flourishing city that was under the planets surface. He noticed Elvara seemed to stop and stare at this odd sight. "what?" He questioned her noticing her sudden halt in movement. "right.. you live on a island, keep forgetting that." he shrugged a little before speaking again. "you can explore later we're almost to where your staying anyway."

Walking a few of the paths he finally came to a set of doors and pushed them open waiting for her to catch up again. "its just down the hall, this is also where the Queen's quarters are and anyone else who has a name that's suppose to be important." He seemed to shrug off the fact he just insulted any nobles or royals that may be in the area. He started to walk again before stopping at one of the room and opening the door. "Welcome to your home away from home for the next few days, or till your tired of staying." he shrugged again.

Though he didn't seem to stay long as after she walked in sort of peeking at the room he started to walk off muttering a few things under his breath. Though a moment late he paused and spoke up again. "if you need something there's the guards that are around.. or my rooms down this hall and up the stairs.. somewhere. " he waved a hand lazily in the air in a sort of direction idea of it. "like i said there's guards about if you get lost."

[Pinkie]

Elvara sighed slightly as Zek walked away. She looked about the room and the items held within it. There was a four poster bed off to one side of the room. The other side had a fire place, dresser, and a door way. Walking over Elvara smiled as the door seemed to be a bath. Quickly she stripped everything off taking nothing but herself and her daggers with her as she went for a hot soak.

After awhile Elvara drained the tub and dried off with a smile humming to her self. It was nice to have a hot bath and not get interupted for once. Getting dressed in clothes from her pack she looked at the fur clothing and stuck her tongue out at it "Heavy piece's of shit....dont need you anymore!' She said happily before running over and all but jumping on the bed.

Elvara layed there for awhile before she heard a knock at the door. Sitting up she stood then headed over to the door. Opening it she saw a guard on the other side who had a smile "M'lady" He said with a bow. "I am here to take you to the mess hall for royal dinner" He said and she smiled. "Alright one moment" She said before disapearing within the room.

Elvara soon returned with her hair brushed and did, daggers attached to her leg, Axe at her hip and her swords on her back. She just didnt feel right with out them. "Okay...lead the way please" Elvara said and got a look from the guard. Before he said anything Elvara continued "Or would you wrather have the queens new guest lost?" She asked with a tilt of her head and the man stood straight. "This way M'lady" He said and turned. Elvara nodded and smiled fallowing until she entered large double doors.

Looking about she noticed a very long table in the middle of the room. The queen sat down at the head of the table with Zek to her right side and the chair to her left empty. Every chair down the table was filled with different men and women of different kinds chatting with each other. Alot of the women trying to get Zeks attention and she growled at that before the queens voice cut through her thoughts "Elvara dear...come have a seat" She said motioning to the free chair beside her.

As Elvara nodded and walked forward she couldnt help but hear the whispers in the room 'Who is she?' 'Why does she get to sit with the queen and prince?' 'Why is she so special?'. Elvara just listened silently not wanting to use her sword or daggers when supper has not even started.

[Rosekitten]

Zek hardly seemed amused by any of this. Really he seemed ready to bolt if the chance presented it's self. Though he did at least have the one thing to be thankful that it wasn't one of the damn noble females near him during this little event. Though he still wasn't thrilled no matter the company. Really considering the bland clothing he had been in all this time he seemed to finally fit the part of being prince being in the proper colors of this kingdom, let alone looking like he at least bothered to fix his hair, yet still not over dressed like some of the other nobles here.

After Elvara sat done he stared out with a rather blank expression before speaking to her. "don't say a word..." he nearly hissed it yet keeping it under his breath as he spoke. He could see some damn smart comment coming from her about any of this. Though it was very easy to see why Zek hated being here, the noble families pretty much had set any female daughters they had to try and get his attention at all costs.. that would in turn if they ever married upgrade the noble family into royalty. Though it was rather funny seeing as Zek had no intention of settling, not that they knew that.

After things were settled down a little Ryza went about her normal speech during these dinner events calling out the top more important houses that were present here, Elvara included. After that was all over with she dismissed everyone to go about enjoying the event. Zek was three seconds from bolting at that but Ryza grabbed his arm before he had time to think a second thought on it as she shot him a glare. "twenty minutes, then you can leave. He all but rolled his eyes at her before going back to trying to ignore all of the talking in the room.

"Elvara dear I hope theres something here you like, If I had known I would have prepared a little better." Ryza spoke softly to her, it was another tone altogether then when she spoke to Zek, then again to be fair Zek was a bit hardheaded and stubborn most of the time.

The twenty minutes crept past as slowly as they could, but right on the money once his time was up he stood and started to walk away. He wanted a retreat but that was not happening just yet as one of the other more powerful noble females seemed to nearly tackle him as she clung to him in a hug. "Were you going to leave without saying anything to me! Your such a bad boy you know that Zekky.. " she grinned evilly as she spoke, though Zek hardly seemed as pleased to see her as she was to him.

"Yes I was going to leave, now if you don't mind.." he half hissed his words to her, not that it deterred her any, she was damn lucky he wasn't allowed to do anything to harm any of the people here. He wanted nothing better then to put her in her place..

[Pinkie]

Elvara smiled to the queen "Oh my not at all!" She said slightly "Everything is wounderfull and I am greatful for your kindness" She said slightly with a little bow of her head. Elvara then sat there and talked to some different people before excusing her self and standing. That is when an annoying voice hit her ears causing them to drop a little.

Looking over Elvara saw a female nearly hanging off Zek and she growled to herself before she took the liberty of walking over to them "You know...if you are a noble then you should act as such" Elvara said looking to the female who pouted and stood "And who are you to say what I should act like?" The female said in anger and Elvara smiled.

"I am your superior" She said simply "Not only for the fact of maturity and no doubt age..." She began "But also for being the princess of the southern islands..." Elvara said with a smile as the female before her took a step back her eyes widening a little "So...before you think you either have the right to talk and use such a derogitory tone to your voice you should make sure you know who your talking to"

With that Elvara reached out took Zekraks hand within hers and left the courtroom leaving a stuned noble female behind her. One that was still scratching her head trying to think of something to say.