KIENA FALTER
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Post by KIENA FALTER on Jan 21, 2011 14:55:55 GMT -6
Dont walk away, dont walk away,
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XAVIER CALIXTE
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KING OF ALTIN
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Post by XAVIER CALIXTE on Jan 21, 2011 15:38:57 GMT -6
Not a moment's peace. Not one.
Xavier's councilors plagued his every waking moment. They swarmed around him always, trying to make him listen to their varied plans for the war. But none were good enough. The plain facts were that Altin's army was smaller, weaker, less well trained, and without a capable leader. The Xaranthian army, on the other hand, was not only well trained and large, but was backed by the harsh, fearless legionaries of the Tainted Legion.
He was headed now to the courtyard, to practice with the blade-master for half an hour - he had demanded this practice ever day, in order to clear his mind and grant him some peace from thoughts of the war. He had just heard of the destruction of the village of Paldershire, and the ignoble retreat that his general had ordered, leaving the town unguarded. The Legion had sacked it, slaying all the inhabitants. My people. Slaughtered without mercy. And I am here, in no danger, while my people die. Damn it all!
His eyes glittered angrily, as he paused in his walk to the courtyard to turn and look out from a high window. He looked out over Altin, his country. Why was I born a prince? How could fate have been so cruel? All I want is a simple life.
The bitterness that Xavier felt was almost unbearable. It was so unfair, that he, a boy of nineteen, held authority over an entire country. He felt so young, so inexperienced, and, most of all, so alone.
His father had died only three months ago, and he still felt the loss deeply.
Hearing footsteps approaching, Xavier turned, to see Kiena approaching.
Perhaps... Perhaps I am not truly alone, after all. I have her.
He called out to her: "Dearest!"
Extending his arms out to embrace her, he almost wept. He was wrong: I am not alone.
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KIENA FALTER
ALTIN CITIZEN
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Post by KIENA FALTER on Jan 21, 2011 16:14:08 GMT -6
Dont walk away, dont walk away,
when the heart is yearning[/color] - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [/font] [/center] [/color] she said, the smile on her face perhaps the first genuine one she had given in days. "I didn’t realize you......" she paused, gathering her thoughts before she shook her head and started again. "I thought you had meetings all this morning," she finally finished, shuffling those last few steps into his arms. She relinquished her book as she did so. This had been the hardest part of being in the castle. When they had met, Xavier and she had spent so much time together. They'd talked, laughed and simply enjoyed one another. Now, their contact was so limited it was almost like they were sneaking around behind somebody's back. Essentially she supposed they were. The councilors who had kept them separated for so long. It wasn’t within their control, which she knew. And it wasn’t anybody's fault, though she would like to blame those councilors. Xavier's father had passed away, making him the King, and this war had started brewing at the same time. It was just that they were caught in a set of bad timed circumstances. It will be better when the war was over she always told herself. And it would. She had faith that Xavier would bring them through this. [/size][/ul] - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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XAVIER CALIXTE
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Post by XAVIER CALIXTE on Jan 26, 2011 11:56:53 GMT -6
"I thought you had meetings all this morning"
Xavier laughed, for the first time in years it felt. "I did, but I convinced my slave drivers -- my counselors, I mean, that I needed some sword practice to clear my head. But I'd far rather spend my time with you."
Sure, he'd be reprimanded sternly when his counselors found out how he had spent his time, but he didn't mind. Not if he could spend half an hour with Kiena. He kissed her, whispering: "Darling, I wish everything was different; that I had nothing that took me away from you."
Xavier knew that such thoughts were foolish, for nothing could change his situation. Still, he harbored thoughts and dreams and ridiculous what-ifs, as though he could flee Altin with Kiena, as he once dreamed of.
But Xavier's own personality and background were against him. For he was bound by oath and by duty to Altin, and could never leave it. He was the King, whether he believed in himself or not, and he could not change that. If he could alter the past, and plead with Fate to make him a simple peasant, he would. But those dreams were only that - dreams. Nothing more.
So he worked long hours, dedicating himself to his country, and sacrificing his personal desires for the good of his people. But it hurt, it hurt badly. Whenever he rode through Drummond on his way to inspect the army, or to any number of tasks, he saw young lovers walking together, and his heart burned within him. Only three months ago, he and Kiena had been inseparable. Now... Now, they hardly met, save for minutes here and there, hidden from the overbearing counselors.
So this moment was bliss. Xavier held Kiena to his chest, quietly, not speaking much. This was happiness, not often experienced.
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KIENA FALTER
ALTIN CITIZEN
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Post by KIENA FALTER on Jan 28, 2011 11:43:31 GMT -6
Dont walk away, dont walk away,
when the heart is yearning[/color] - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [/font] [/center] [/color] she said softly, not lifting her head from his chest. "Granted we didnt think it would be this soon, but we both knew you would have to become king one day. This war is unfortunate and the people of Altin need you to be strong. I need you to be strong..."Looking up into her beloveds face, she smiled. "I can't plan battles, or fight, but I can be here for you when you need me. I can be your moment of peace in a raging storm and when this is over, we're going to look back and laugh at your councillors while we say 'We survived you. We can survive anything'."She then let the silence linger between them, letting her words sink in. She would always be there for Xavier, no matter what, and she wanted to make sure he knew that. Even if they didnt see each other often. [/size][/ul] - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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