BloodRose (Cecilia Rose and William Wolfheart Only)

[William Wolfheart]

Kaveria...my home was alive with activity for the Annual Dragon's Festival that was celebrated along with the Annual feast that was dedicated to the Goddess Salene who watched over our lands and people. She was with me as we walked the streets. "Tell me William...Any news from the Dragons? I have not been to see them yet and was wondering if you've heard from them." She said and I looked at her in her human form.
"no...and the Festival is just in a few days..I've sent message after message but I still have not heard anything from them. I do intend to send Kalin along with a few others to go and make sure they are alright. You're free to stay here....or go with them. I do not mind your company...it's been...."
"Lonely? I know the feeling William. It's Alright. Now come....we should make plans for the Feast." She said with a smile.
"very well...let us go and make preparations." I said and we turned and headed back to the palace.

Riorik had greeted us and I pet him as he licked my hand and I fed him as well while looking around at the servants and maids getting everything ready. Salene had gone off to find Elaina and help her prepare for tonight's feast. Riorik walked alongside me as I headed to my personal library to sit and read.

*****

Somewhere in the Dark Realm Lies a Castle full of rage and Darkness and hatred, Vorin was pacing around waiting for orders from His Lord who ultimately Commanded the Armies that Vorin Lead in battle. He was soon Summoned and the Great Black Doors opened.
"VORIN!!!!" The Lord Yelled Angrily.
"Yes my lord...forgive me for being late...I was um.."
"HOW DARE YOU DEFY MY ORDERS!!! You attacked the Dragonian homeland without Permission...now the Grand Council is on our heads...specially mine." HE said his mood changed.
"my lord..isn't it what you wanted? They stood no chance against our Demon Horde, Even now the Horde is marching and spreading out to surround Kaveria....I have ordered the Great forests not to be burned...No Innocent will be harmed my lord. The Great City is in our Grasp....let us take the chance and the Great City while their defenses are down. They hold a festival my lord." Vorin answered
"Yes...I know and I had been thinking of going and attending. I wished to honor the peace William brought to this world but now how can I go when that peace is gone Vorin... because you destroyed any hope of that...I have no choice but to banish you and place you in Exile....You are stripped of your rank and powers..from this day forth you are no longer part of us...take him away." The Lord ordered, "And recall the troops Immediately also send word to William that a Horde is marching for Kaveria and also tell him I wish to meet with him to make negotiations." The guards nodded taking Vorin away and went to work getting a message to me to warn me.

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All across the kingdoms the Horde marched restraining themselves of killing anyone as they marched through only leaving men and troops behind to keep order and control in the cities and villages. They surrounded Kaveria and it wasn't till a soldier seeing a demon and rushed drawing his sword and struck it down killing it. The Horde began to rampage and burn and kill and it was too late for people had fled to the City as their villages burned. Why they had marched I couldn't tell or know as I got a message of their arrival and more of their burning and killing innocents and villages, Odering a call to arms the Festival was canceled as men and Soldiers flocked to the Walls to Defend the City.

[Cecilia Rose Demonic Princess]

Cecilia Rose was walking through the woods avoiding all contact with people. She wore a black trench coat that zipped up to the tip of her neck, there was hood on it that covered her face making it where she couldn't be seen nor identified. She blended into the night. She could feel the pain of the innocent being killed but wasn't close enough to village to do anything about it, just yet. She began to speed up and was hoping to offer her services to her friend William. That is if he would take it. They hadn't seen each other in years and that didn't part on a good standing. If he didn't want her help she would just leave. She wouldn't force her help on anyone.

As she neared the village she could smell the scent of burning wood and the smell of death. She saw the village had been cleared out by the time she got there. She stayed hidden and watched to make sure things were clear. When she was sure they were or at least clear enough for her to pass, she headed towards the City for she feared trouble was around her friend.

As she neared the City a soldier yelled, "stop where you stand or we will shoot." Cecilia slowly took down her hood and said, "I am Cecilia Rose Demonic Princess, I have come here to offer my help, the people that did this isn't far behind me. I am friend of Williams. Will you accept my help?" She stood there waiting to see what was going to happen. Cecilia knew she could defend herself if anyone tried to attack her and the likely hood they would survive was slim to none. She could tell most of the soldiers were human.

[William Wolfheart]

The soldier looked at her and nodding, "Forgive me my lady...after William gave the orders...we are just shocked at what has been going on without him knowing. He is making plans for the defense of the City...as well as find out who to call on for Aid...Perhaps you will help us...I know William will need your help." He says starting to walk ordering the others so close the Gates and keep watch for any one who seeks refuge.

*****

I was making plans and sending messages and Riorik growled at my mention of the Horde, Kalin Erik and several others who were Captains and Generals were there as well and a young boy ran in, "My lord...a Lady arrived...Lady Cecilia Rose Demonic Princess, She came...hoping to help you."
"Cecilia....a long time since we have last been together." I said closing my eyes. "she is more then welcome to help us." I looked at him and he nodded and ran back out to see Cecilia and the Soldier that was escorting her to tell them.

I continued to make plans as I thought of what to say to Cecilia during our reunion.

[Cecilia Rose Demonic Princess]

Cecilia smiled as she walked through the gates to enter the city. She let the soldier lead her to Willing. She nodded her head hearing the news that she was allowed to help William. The last thing she could stand was innocent lives being put in danger. Cecilia looked to the soldier as they walked, "there is nothing to forgive, you were guarding your city."

As Cecilia arrived at where William was she watched the soldier bow to her and then leave. She bowed back. She walked inside slowly nervous about the reunion because how they left one another so long ago. She then goes, "Hello, William. Long time no see. I see someone sent people to attack your home. I am here to help, even though before the attack I was going to just pass on through. I figured before this you would want nothing to do with me. I am surprised you welcomed my help." Her face was cold and serious. Her long fiery red hair hung down around her face and the rest down her back. She then went quiet not saying another word. She just starred at him waiting for his respond. She seemed to show no emotion, making it hard for William to read her. She looked like she been traveling for months with no rest, but this was normal for her, since she never stayed in one spot for too long.

[William Wolfheart]

I looked up to see her and saw her face was serious along with her tone Riorik looked at her and followed at my side as I walked around and over to her, "you've been traveling so much....you are tired...but I know it's normal for you since we parted. Cecilia...I...Forgive me...it's difficult to for me since we are meeting again like this...I ask for your help. I know for certain The Dark Lord isn't behind the attacks....Someone else must have ordered the March. I want to find out who...the Dark Lord is on his way to make negotiations and bring peace...till then..we need to defend the city and those around Kaveria." I reached and took her hand and pulling her close I hugged her before letting go and stepping back. "sorry...I'm just glad to see you." I turned and walked back towards the table and maps that were sprawled across it and red marks were used to count the villages that had been attacked and I leaned on the table and closed my eyes thinking of what to do as my mind went blank after seeing Cecilia.

*****

The Dark Lord gathered his guards and mounting their Dark Dragons took off for Kaveria and He sent one guard to each village to check the damage done knowing he had seen Black smoke and heard the screams of innocent lives being killed along with the clashing of swords. HE growled angrily but knew it was a human soldier who drew first blood and that they were only doing their duty...He couldn't blame them. He closed his eyes and thought of a way to Negotiate the end of a full war before it started.

[Cecilia Rose Demonic Princess]

Cecilia hugged William back, she was glad to be able to hug her friend again. She then goes, "I forgive you. Never could stay angry at you for to long my friend. I hope you can forgive me for what I said. Yes I am tired. I don't sleep when I travel." She paused for a minute and goes, "he might not be involved but that doesn't mean one of his men didn't go against his orders to organize this. If you wish, I can go to the Dark Lord and see about negotiating for peace." Cecilia knew this area was dangerous for her. Since so many in that are wanted her dead, even the dark lord. But, for her friend and his people, she would take that chance.

She walked over to the table and looked at the map and goes, "The dark lords place is here" she said pointing about a mile from where the first village was attacked." She then put her hand on William shoulder and goes, "I know that area quiet well....I know you know the dangers I face by going there. But, I am one of the few people you know that I can survive that place, other then you. But, you are needed here, you are the voice of your people, let me be your voice in this matter." She said in a serious tone. She knew she was tried but also knew she wouldn't be able to rest till this matter was over. Cecilia had a good heart and very few knew it. Most seemed to think she was evil like her father. But, those who really knew her, knew differently.

[William Wolfheart]

I nodded, "Alright....You may end up meeting him halfway since he wished to come here for the Festival. his favorite resting place would be...here...or somewhere around here." I said pointing to a small mountain range on the map. "true flying is faster then walking but it tires his Dragons...so they always like to rest somewhere close to the Great City or far enough to be able to reach it without falling out of the sky from exhaustion. Take Riorik with you...and Kalin and a few others....they are heading that direction anyway as that is where they need to go in order to see about the Dragons Council...I will need their guidance for this as well." I said looking at her, "take my horse...he will walk and let you sleep if you doze off for a nap or two." I smiled. "He's fast when he needs to be...so chances are you will arrive before the Dark Lord."
"I will gladly go...I know you aren't much for Company my Lady...but I should come along so I can see my family again....I told them to flee to Dragonia if anything like this happened..I just hope they are safe." Kalin said walking up to us and I nodded and looked at Cecilia.

*****
Vorin was Furious and he fled to the Dark Mountains where he begun his plans to overthrow his Former Lord. He ordered for weapons and armor to be made and begun work on his plans to take Therra and Rule as the Grand King.

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The Dark lord thought about his past and about what He would do if the Negotiations went well. "celebrate...that is what I will do...I have not done that for a long time..not since..." He cringed just thinking about it. He and his Personal guards, the ones that stayed with him kept flying Hoping to reach the City before Blood is spilled on the fields around Kaveria.

[Cecilia Rose Demonic Princess]

Cecilia sighed she was use to traveling alone and knew how to hide when she needed to. But, she was hear to help and was going to do what she had to. She then goes, "that makes sense. Thank you William." She then turned to Kalin and goes, "I am sure they are, Kalin. But, fine just keep up with me okay." She said not happy about all this. Part of it was how tired she was and the other part was she wasn't use to being around a lot of people.

She then goes, "come Kalin, Come Riorik lets go, we got work to do." She said walking out of the room. She grabbed a couple of the guards as she went to the stables and got William's horse. The horse seemed happy to see her and it rubbed its head against hers and she smiled and goes, "William said I could ride you, we got a mission to do." She led the horse out of the stables and hoped on its back. She felt relieved to sit down and be near her animal friend. She knew she could trust this horse and goes, "your such a good boy." She kissed the head of the horse as the horse began to slowly walk with her.

Cecilia looked back to make sure Kalin and Riorik were with her. She saw the guards she selected behind her. She put her hood back up to hide what she looked like. She never traveled with her hood down, it was too dangerous for her that way. She began to head towards the small mountain range.

[William Wolfheart]

Kalin followed Cecilia and Riorik was reluctant but went anyway and ran ahead to scout ahead of the rest and Kalin got up beside Cecilia, "HE always does that....if something is in the way he will guide us around whatever is ahead. Sometimes better to live to fight another day then charge in and get outnumbered and tired out and get killed." He said as the Guards followed close behind them.
I watched them go and smiled at seeing Cecilia again and knowing she was safe after several years of being apart from her after our seperation. I could not but help understand her and still have feelings for her. I shook my head and gathering my armor and sword my generals followed as we went to make the plans we made come alive.

*****
The Dark Lord Marik and his men had flown before reaching the Mountain Range and flew down and landing they dismounted and let the Dragons lie down and fall asleep as they took the saddles off, They started a fire and sat and took turns sleeping and keeping watch.

[Cecilia Rose Demonic Princess]

Cecilia then goes, "don't surprise me. The creatures around William have always been free spirits. I respect them for that." Cecilia could sense they were getting close to the Mountain Range and goes, "we are getting close. I am not afraid to do and rather die fighting, then live most days. I wait for my death everyday. Nothing to live for anymore." She said making the horse go faster as the horse ran to where her Uncle was. Cecilia was dark and cold, in many ways. The world hasn't always been nice to her, it has turned her as many saw a cold heartless soul.

She then said in a mental thought and goes, "Uncle if you hear me, I am coming to talk about a solution for peace to end the attack on my friend William's Kingdom. I will be there in a few minutes." Just then she appeared slowing the horse down as she came near her Uncle. She stayed on the horse as she stared at her Uncle she kinda glared at him because there was bad blood between her and Uncle. But, she was there on a mission and she would accomplish that mission no matter what.