Kingdom Grounds

[Tifa Lockhart]

Slowly Lithren lifted her hands and slid back her hood revealing her delicate elven features of almost angelic beauty.
Her eyes were curious as she stared at her brother.
"I left... to find the one my father loathed so and my mother longed for." She took a ring off her long finger and offered it to him.
She was almost in tears other then the fact elves rarely cried.

[Cloud Strife]

Shikir was long past his initial shock. In fact, he was frozen. This...girl....was his sister? He stared at her for the longest time; utterly awestruck. "Y...you are...you are my sister?" He emit incredulously. Then, upon further inspection, he was pleasantly surprised to see the ring. "This ring..it...it belonged to mother.." Eyes softened considerably as he took the ring; holding it close to his chest and even kissing it once. "Dear mother...how I miss you..."

William, needless to say, felt REALLY awkward. And so, he decided to sneak away. Unfortunately for him, elves...were way too intuned to their surroundings.

"Just where do you think you're going, William?" Shikir's stern vocals sounded. "Eep..I uh..nowhere?" He spoke sheepishly. Apparently, Shikir wasn't very pleased. "Didn't I tell you not to allow any elves into the kingdom without my jurisdiction, first?!" William actually looked like a scolded child. "Yes sir. You did..but..I just assumed that since..well..she had that ring..and I know how you-" He was cut off by the rising of a hand; namely Shikir's. "That is enough."

"...I'll take whatever punishment you give me, Sir. I just wished for this lovely lady to find the one she was seeking.." He stood there, clearly a prideful man. "I never said I wanted to punish you, William. In fact, I am eternally greatful for what you did. Had I realized an elf was within the borders I would have probably turned her away..but now..." He trailed off to spare Lithren a glance. "What is your name, beloved sister?" The elf inquired softly while walking over to her.

[Tifa Lockhart]

Lithren had been about to defend the kind knight when her brother denied him punishment. She smiled softly and looked at the ground. When she was adressed she looked back up.
"Lithren sir. " She replied politly, her father had broken her into bridle almost harshly, he wasn't the same since Shikir left... according to her mother anyway. The relationship between her mother and father had been rocky at best... seems her father was angered because his wife had given birth to a girl when he wanted a son to replace the one that 'betrayed' him.
"Mother misses you to..." She added quietly, now she was feeling homesick, but she would fight that feeling, she was with her brother now... her father was long behind her... he frightend her something terrible.

[Cloud Strife]

William was extremely relieved with all that had happened here. And so, he would bow the 'gentlemanly' bow. "I should take my leave of you too, now. I need to take care of my horse..." And with that, the general trotted off with a small glance cast toward Lithren and Shikir.

Once William had left, Shikir turned back to Lithren. "Lithren, you say?" He inquired so as to make sure he was correct. "That is a beautiful name." A hand would extend to gently rub along her cheek. "You have no idea what it has been like to be away from Mother and Father for so long. It would almost be..." He trailed off for a moment before continuing. "...around 16, 17 years now. But alas, I cannot visit for fear of a confrontation with Father. I am a coward and yet...I do not care at the moment." A smile came across his face once more before finally deciding to embrace her in a hug. "Mm, please forgive me, sister. I could not help myself."

[Sparkles]

Tarsha kept walking and felt sparsly... empty... Stephan never acted like this. She definitely did not wish to know of the reason why unless it came from him or she was with him. She guessed she might just have to put it off.


Lyola gulped a little as she noticed some people off in the distance. There were two group of three, both of them currently losing one person each. She smiled, this seemed like a much more friendly place then Lartonia.
Lyola continued walking and her ears flicked back and forward with resently found nerves as she came closer to the castle and came upon a fence that surrounded the few pastures in front of it. [castle]

[Tifa Lockhart]

Lithren smiled as he hugged her.
"It is fine... you have no idea how long i have longed to meet you." SHe smiled brightly, you could tell she was only young.... and terribly naive for an elf.
"You wouldn't want to face father anyway...." SHe said in a disheartend tone.

[Cloud Strife]

Shikir leaned back, holding her at arm's length to get a better look at her face. "I wouldn't, would I? Yes...is he still the same stubborn, old fashioned fool?" He inquired with a small scowl. The elf had learned at an early age that his father was all for the traditional ways of the elves. Shikir hated that sort of thing...and had wished to meet the humans rather than hide from them.

Meanwhile, Kaabel had successfully made his way onto the kingdom grounds without much issue. In fact, he still trotted along with his beautaeous steed, Mercutio. And wouldn't you know it? There were elves awaiting him a couple hundred yards ahead. Greeaaaattt. After all, elves had the hearing of bats at times...so he needed to be quick! And so, he quickly nudged Mercutio to turn, hoping to avoid any contact with the elven race at the moment. Guh...elves didn't like humans much anyways...at least, that is what he thought..

[Sparkles]

Tarsha noticed Shirkir and another elf hugging and talking about stuff about 20 metres away. She didn't wish to seem rude or give Shikir the idea that something may be wrong so she decided to go over and... meh.
"Hello Shikir" Tarsha nodded to him and his elven friend, possibly Shikir had found that someone special? good, now he might get off her anfd Stephan's backs about doing everything and being back at precise times, yada, yada, yada.

[Cloud Strife]

Shikir froze, not sure how to react to Tarsha's abrupt appearence. So, instantly, the elf spun around and bowed politely to the princess. "Ah, Princess Tarsha. It is a pleasure to see you." He murmered before rising and standing to his full height. Then, turning to Lithren, he spoke once more. "How terribly rude of me. M'lady Tarsha, this...this is my dear sister, Lithren. Lithren, this is Princess Tarsha..."

[Tifa Lockhart]

Lithren gave a polite curtsey to the princess before a sound met her keen ears. She turned her head slightly to notice a young man on a horse appearing quite nervous and riding as if he didnt wish to be seen. She payed him little mind... not really knowing much about the happenings here... as she'd not been here long.
"Father is more then stubborn now brother.... he's.... you cant live with him anymore basically." She replied with a sigh.

[Sparkles]

Tarsha smiled politely and not visably cringed also; realising this was so obviously a private matter. She silently sighed and nodded to each before departing and heading in the direction of the castle. But making note to watch the horsman who also seemingly was headed the same way. Odd, no one but workers and royalty came to the castle. Then it hit her a bit... he must be signing up for citizenship... a few had been doing that lately. She had actually noticed him as Lithren had motioned a little toward his direction. She continued walking and soon made it to an open pasture; one of the first that not many came onto. And wierdly enough... this outsider was heading the same way ^^ Maybe if she helped him it'd take her mind off things, little did she know that in the long run he was what she was trying to take her mind off v.v, so she slowed a little so that soon they'd be at a distance that she could pretend just to notice him.
[These posts are now classified as castle when anyone gets into the pastures around which is realy only one of the few ways into the castle from this direction]

[Cloud Strife]

(So...Do I have to post in the castle? Oo; I'm confused. And...uh..could someone acknowledge Kilja? >.>; xD)

[Sparkles]

[ Castle and... Kilja will soon have a Ailea in da bar, no worries; right ahead of ya ]

[Cloud Strife]

Shikir emit a small sigh. "I see. That is...unfortunate." He murmered before realizing that Tarsha had left. Oh dear...Wait, what was that? Gaze turned to the retreating form of a stranger...and Tarsha was headed straight for him! Oh s**t! Instantly, Shikir turned to Lithren. "Please, dear sister, stay here for a moment. I shall be right back. I must fetch the Princess." And with that, he was running off after Tarsha at quite an impressive pace! He was tall, after all.

[Tifa Lockhart]

Lithren turned to watch her brother run off. She admired his speed and dedication to his princess. She looked around and noticed a young boy and a guard fighting so she simply watched them while she waited.