[Rosekitten]

After they were clear of the room and Elvara finally stopped her bit of a speed walk she had going on he spoke. "you know.. I have to thank you for that.. like hell that speech works when I say it." He rather hated it she had to bail him out of that.. but he wasn't going to complain that she did so. "Though.. you can let go any time" He said with a slight laugh at the fact she still seemed to have his hand captive.. sure he could have pulled away but.. why bother? Though he needed to kick himself for saying he didn't mind knowing damn well that he wasn't letting anything happen between two royal families.. that was asking for a world of trouble.

"Well.. if you don't mind im going to go retreat to my room, or a room period and stay there in hopes that no one bothers to track my whereabouts.." He frowned a little knowing it was hardly a plan but it's the best he had at the moment. Running off would mean that they'd just send someone out to get him and drag him back so why bother going too far. "Also im sure you could use the rest" He shrugged a little, he didn't say his other thought that she was probably tired of his company by now, or he'd guess she'd be by now hell he'd be tired of his own company by now.

[Pinkie]

Elvara watched as he walked away a little sad that he did but she soon took step behind him and fallowed him "You know..." She began once she reached his side 'A place to hide or to stay...why dont we go see Vaden?" She asked slightly looking to him "I have no Idea where to even start looking for him in this...place" She said looking around her.

Before Zek could protest she lightly slapped his arm "Oh come on..." She said looking to him "I need your help to find him...plus he supposidly found the last relic that I need!" Elvara said almsot bouncing up and down "Please come and help me?" She asked with a little tilt of her head.

[Rosekitten]

He glared at her a little "are you kidding, we'd be there ten minutes tops and he'd be ready to try another one of his experiments... " he groaned a little before crossing his arms. "trust me that are hardly fun... " He seemed to cringe a little at a thought on a past experience before she seemed to go on speaking again.

There was the other fact that Vaden wasn't one to hide his location so that was hardly a help, though it might keep some of the less bold nobles at bay.. most of them seemed to not get along with Vaden, though Vaden had a way with words that probably confused most of them.

He watched her for a second about to say no before her last sentence, he sighed heavily. "Fiinne... " He looked at her as she seemed to smile at the fact he agreed to it. "though you do know I can't leave, that'd take some serious bribe to convince the Queen that you need my help." He knew damn well she didn't, he was nearly useless in a fight and he had his reasons for being so. Though probably only Vaden really knew them.

"Either way.. we have to go all the way back to the first town we met in." I can already tell you he's not here, he avoids these events when he has excuses to do so." He shrugged a little after that before going on again "so really you don't need my help finding him, heh"

[Pinkie]

Elvara smiled then that smile vanished to a sigh as she looked at him "Well then...if I have to convice the queen I will" She said before turning on her heel and walking the way she came. If she had to do it she would. Elvara had grown used to traveling with the male that she left behind her.

Walking into the mess hall she noticed that everyone was still within the room. Walking back over to her chair Elvara took her seat once more "Sorry for that" She said with a slight nod of her head. That is when she turned her gaze to the queen and spoke as formal as she could muster "My queen..." She said slightly "After these engagements I was woundering if I may hold an audience with you" She said.

Getting a curious look Elvara smiled to her "Its about the last relic" At that she got a smile and a nod as well as the queen saying she would send some one to get her later that evening. "Thank you kindly" Elvara said slightly before the servents entered the room setting the table with different kinds of food. Elvara smiled she was hungry.

[Rosekitten]

He blinked a few times watching her walk off, what in the world was she up to now? He shook his head a little before going about his own direction, he had something he wanted to do before any of the nobles managed to find him again. Mainly being going to the training yard to kill the slight frustration he had from all of this before he really snapped on someone.

He figured he had a few hours before the dinning was done with. So hopefully things would go well and he could have another few hours of peace to himself. Though he didn't have the grounds to himself as there were a few of the guards about.

"well well if it isn't the prince himself." One seemed to laugh and taunt at the same time. Zek frowned a little before grabbing a sword from the rack on the side wall and swinging it once. "Yeah yeah laugh all you want.." he sighed out. The guard shook his head a little "Not really laughing at you young lord, more of laughing at the fact they try to force you into a role your obviously not willing to serve in."

Zek cracked his neck to the side listening before shrugging slightly and holding a stance of sorts towards one of the targets. "I don't have a say in the matter... though it is good to hear someone knows what hell I'm going through." He said before striking at the target, forcing the blade to cut it all the way through. Though he seemed to look at the sword afterwards with a slight glare.

"I should do that before I get abducted again as well.." he spoke to himself before replacing the blade as he started to walk away from the grounds. The guards seemed a little confused with what just happened, though they weren't going to question him either.

He hadn't seen Elvara in a while now but he shrugged it off figuring she was resting or doing something else. He had managed to make it back to his room and then all the way to the forge area without being noticed. This alone was making his day. There was one other race that the drows of this area got along with the best, the dwarfs. It was common the two trades materials or knowledge on certain aspects.

There was a older looking dwarf in the forge that Zek greeted almost happily. "Aye, so they already have ye back here?" The dwarf seemed to laugh before going back to his business he was doing of forging whatever weapon or armor he was working on at one of the few forges in this area.

Zek sighed a little before holding a hand out towards the hearth as the flame seemed to follow his movement slightly. "If i could get away I would.. tsk. Hell I'd trade places with a damned commoner if it freed me of this damn curse" he hissed out before setting his weapon up so he could work on it a little.

The dwarf shrugged a little listening to him. "Ay.. one day laddy, you'll find your place in the world and stop fighting the very pull of the goddess' will." Zek frowned a little, he hated the fact that the best metal smith in the lands talked in such riddles. "And don't ye give me that face, you'll know when yer meant to know. Be satisfied till then, besides you even have a gift most couldn't dream of."

He nodded a little, he was probably right he had been about most things, just like the old man. "I guess.. I wouldn't call it a gift more of a curse.. heh" The dwarf sighed a little before turning to face Zek. "I'm not talking about yer blood boy, I mean your ability with the arts." Zek shrugged a little at the idea of it "i guess, if its so damn great why does our beloved Queen seem to keep me from this very area?"

[Pinkie]

Elvara after dinner went to her room and sat there on her bed. In her lap rested the stone book. Openeing it she looked and there was nothing within the book at all. It was a stone binding with no pages at all "Really is a book with no pages huh..." She said slightly to herself before a knock at the door was heard. Walking over she opened it and saw the gaurd from before standing there with a smile on his face "Good evening M'lady" He said smiling and she nodded 'I am here to take you to the queen" 'Oh really thank you!" Elvara said before fallowing behind him.

Soon she was led to a room with double wooden doors as tall as a giant. The guard gave a knock before a muffeled voice was heard from the other side. Soon he opened the door and bowed low "My queen" He said "Princess Elvara blane is waiting for you" He said slightly and the queen nodded "Well send her in" With that Elvara walked in and bowed low before the doors behind her closed.

Elvara soon left the double doors with a smile on her face. Within the room she talked to the queen telling her of everything that has taken place over the short time. Everything from the first deamon on the island to Zek being as helpfull as he was. Elvara then asked the queen for a favor "My queen, I would never ask such a thing unless I really needed it" She said in earnest and the queen smiled to her "All will work out better then you know" Was all she got before her dismissel.

Elvara was now walking down the paths around her not really heading in any direction. Though a distressed voice caught her attention and it sounded like Zekrak to her. Walking around a corner she stopped at the sight before her. There Zek was standing trying to get a female off of him. Though thats not what stopped her steps.

It was the fact that the female then proceeded to try then succeed in kissing the male. Elvara growled low in her throat her ears going back. Why did the image before her make her so angry. Then she realized that she was jealious. "Men are all the same" She said before turning and storming off to her room.

[Rosekitten]

He barely noticed Elvara till she spoke. He looked at her as she walked away, confused to all hell at what that was suppose to mean. Either way she seemed more then pissed for some unknown reason. The girl was still trying to kiss him when his ears went back and he forced her off holding both of her wrists. "look I've told you no more times then I care to count and damn it i'm fed up with it all!"

After he released her and she seemed to step back a little at the shock he had raised his voice to her, she almost seemed to be in tears. Though he hardly cared seeing as she was always a pest whenever she was near him, not once did he try to fight her off before normally he dealt with it.

By the time he had managed to catch up to Elvara she was already closed up in her room. "Whats wrong? You come out of no where and blurt out something fucking random as then and storm off? What the hell did I do now?" He never bothered to open the door he was pretty sure she could hear him through it, so why bother. Plus if she was in that foul of a mood she probably had it locked anyway.

He had no idea that she had gotten jealous the few times another female was hanging onto him, hell he wasn't encouraging it at all. Rather he'd love for it to stop.But he had never seen her just flip a switch so suddenly like that, not over nothing or what he thought was nothing.

[Pinkie]

Elvara opened the door and glared at the male before her "You just dont care do you" She said slightly in anger "All those fucking noble females rubbing and cressing you" She spat out "It makes me sick!" She said in angery. When Elvara heard Zek speak she growled low "Why do I care...why!" She said in a huff "Because Zek...over time I have grown to care for you!" She akk but screamed. Then her eyes widened and she shut the door behind her. What the hell was that!? She was confused what was she to do now?

[Rosekitten]

"what do you mean I don't care? Fuck i'd trade anything to get away from this damned life, like hell im enjoying this!" He snapped at her saying he didn't care, he wasn't getting shit out of it and like hell he was laying with any of them. Maybe he was too nice to them and let them get away with it for too long, but he wasn't trying to hurt any of them he had already done enough damage years ago to one female he didn't plan to do that again.

His ears dropped a little listening to her last sentence before she slammed the door behind her suddenly, shutting herself back into her room again. What the hell did she just say, that wasn't possible hell she just said that his actions pretty much made her sick, and the one night they were in the first tavern he remembered that glare she had given him after he had returned.He wasn't sure what he could even say to that, these were dangerous grounds to be on if she cared..

His mind went to a few thoughts on the matter, one he couldn't let it get any further, not with another royal. The odds of this turning out well were slim to none. It scared him a little in truth, he was use to females wanting him for the fact that they merely just wished to use him to gain power.. or the one night stands with commoners. It didn't matter he couldn't let it get that far with her, it wouldn't be approved of her kingdom anyway not with a half blood.

He was about to walk away but he couldn't bring himself to do so as he sighed a little his ears still down from earlier. "Look.. Elvara.. Im sorry.." he started off trying to think of anything to say that'd matter, though probably none of it mattered. 'how was i suppose to know..' he muttered half under his breath, he felt like he had really messed up this time around. Though he didn't even do anything on purpose.

[Pinkie]

Elvara stood on the other side of the door with her back pressed against it. She had a hand over her mouth and her eyes were wide. What the hell did she just say!? And why did she say it? Elvara didnt know and she was scared. That is when Zeks voice reached her through the door. Did he really just appoligise? That was not Zek...

Then Elvara's eyes widened...so did that mean that the male on the other side of the door cared for her as well? She didnt know what to do so the next moved were just on a whim. Turning Elvara opened the door to see Zek still standing there.

Elvara then took the few little steps it took to reach Zek. Lifting a dark warm hand she placed it on his cheek and silenced his protest with a kiss. Elvara didnt know what made her do this but either way she closed her eyes and stood on the balls of her feet kind of hoping the male returned her affection.

[Rosekitten]

Really he was expecting her to slap him or worse even, knowing all too well that she carried blades on her almost at all times. Though what she did do was hardly what he was predicting as he was preparing for whatever wraith she was about to unleash. He was a few seconds from asking her what she was doing with her hand before she moved and her lips connected with him.

His mind had too many thoughts at this moment to even make a decision on what he should start to do. The first thought was to pull away and retreat from this whole situation, but then at the same time why.. she had started this after all. That made it ok right, no he still had to stick to his rules that nobles and royals were off limits no matter what.

Though he couldn't just pull away either... His own thoughts betraying him as he stood there, before he knew it he had moved his arms to wrap around her and hold her there. He could already tell he was letting himself go too far with this, his lack of for the past week he had spent in her company was getting the better of him and he knew it.

He suddenly forced himself away from her before taking a step back, he regretted it really but it had to be done before he did get caught up in this. "I'm sorry... I... i can't do this." He seemed to be at a lost of words before he forced his next statement out to settle his mind more. "You and i both know half bloods are frowned upon, so it's better this way." he shrugged a little, though he doubted that she'd give up that easily.. he didn't really want her too but at the same time he did.

[Pinkie]

Elvara stood there and looked to him almost angry that he pulled away "Do...you really think I would care about suck a thing?" She asked him a little hurt "If I did then I would never have done that in the first place let alon go to the queen and convince her myself that I need you to come with me just so you could be away from the kingdom!" She said in a yell.

Elvara then growled low "Seeing you with that noble...then knowing what you have to do to keep energy" Elvara cringed bawling her fists in anger 'It pisses me off..." She said slightly with her head bowed before raising it and looking to him with a determind expression "I dont care about your race..." With that she leaned forward and kissed him again. She was determind to get what she wanted.

[Rosekitten]

His ears dropped a little listening to her, had she really talked Ryza into letting him go? She really didn't seem to care, was he just being selfish in telling her no. Damn it all he thought why was he cursed in life. Though he remained silent either way, he didn't have anything to really say for himself, he feared getting attached to anyone. He could say sorry again but what good would that do, hell he had said it too much already.

He looked away from her for a moment as she went on talking about everything that was on her mind. "I don't do it cause I want to... As I told you before we can't live how we'd like to." In truth if he waited long enough he could very well die from not doing it, as odd as that sounded that was the draw back to his powers.

He didn't get a chance to say anything else as she spoke out again and then moved forward kissing him a second time. To admit it to himself this female scared him a little, she was forward even if she didn't mean to be. Let alone she was outright saying that she wanted to be with him, that had never happened before.

If he pulled away again he had a feeling she'd be beyond pissed. Though he didn't want to.. he just needed to watch himself was all. That couldn't be too hard, he had managed before throughout this whole trip with her so it should be fine now. Finally settling on the idea a little he moved his arms back around her deepening the kiss a little, if this was what she wanted who was he to stop her.

[Pinkie]

Elvara was glad that the males arms wrapped around her. She then lifted her arms to place them up and around his neck. Elvara closed her eyes and kissed the male before her with passion. She didnt know why but she felt strongly for the male before her. After a little while Elvara then stepped back with her head bowed to the side her ears flat and her breathing heavy.

"Im sorry...I...I just needed to know something" With that she turned and walked into her room. Elvara was unsure if she should close the door behind her or leave it open for the male to fallow her. Walking into her room Elvara stood just on the inside of the door. She didnt move, she didnt talk she just stood there ridgid.

[Rosekitten]

What was it.. why was this one different? He never hesitated with any others yet he wasn't sure on any of his moves with her. Maybe because she was able to fight if it came to it. Or the fact she had pretty much demanded his respect during the trip they were on. Maybe all of the little events were finally settling in his head that his subconscious cared for her in some way before he had any thoughts on the matter.

Though he thought more on the matter at hand when she pulled away and spoke. Had he done something wrong, no that wasn't it. It was probably for the better she pulled away before he got to the point he couldn't. Though he noticed she just stood there, he was expecting her to shut the door or anything but she was just standing there.

Did she want him to follow her.. Probably not but he took a few steps towards her anyway. Standing behind her as he pulled her close again resting his head against hers lightly. He just needed a moment longer, whatever it was he didn't want to let go of her. Though he did force himself to release her after he had gotten his moment with no protests. "I'll.. leave you be now, before I do something I'll regret in the morning." He smiled weakly at her before taking a step back, she still seemed to be lost in her thoughts, in truth if he wasn't so use to running his mouth he'd be at a loss as well.

[Pinkie]

Elvara was greatfull that she felt warm arms come around her and she placed her hands ontop of his. She closed her eyes with a little smile on her face. But that smile soon left as he pulled back, her arms not willing to let his go just at the moment she felt the warmth slip away. Elvara gave a sigh before the male spoke then her mood almost changed drastically "Yeah..." She said sternly "Not for what you did but for who I am" With that she turned angerly and shoved him out the door.

"Why cant you just see past the fucking title and take charge of your own life for a god damn moment!?" She asked before she slammed the door in his face. After that Elvara turned her back and leaned on the door. Tears began to show in green eyes as she raised a hand to her mouth covering it. Slowly she sank down to rest on the floor with her knees bent to her chest and he head resting on them as she wheeped.

Elvara had found a person that was brash, rude, crude, vile...but also could be warm, kind and loving yet he wanted nothing to do with her simply because of her title and she knew that. So with that thought Elvara decided it was best for her to leave with out him. After awhile she heard the light footsteps of the male as he finaly took his leave after a long while.

Elvara sat there half dazed thinking about the events that took place that night. She then stood and packed her bag with everything that she needed. Taking a piece of parchment from the table as well as the quill and ink that sat there she wrote a letter...

'To whom it may concern,
Do to events that happened this night I have left in a rush. I take my leave with only that with which I came and I leave behind nothing. I am sorry for my improper leave but I must go. Matters need to be delt with and I have little to no time to spare. I thank you for your kindess and help. With great regrest I leave with out a good bye.
Yours truely Elvara princess of the Island"

With that she left. Silently she walked down the paths to the mouth of the cave. Elvara did not look back as she started walking away a silent tear rolling down a cheek. She had matters to attend to and she needed to speak with Vaden. Though the walk would be a long one...if she kept moving through the night she would be half way there by midday and that was her plan.