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Arcanum ~ Fabula Terrae Magicae ~ Fabula 0: Runaway
Topic Started: Jun 21 2013, 01:04 AM (5,101 Views)
Sonwe
"Joel Dunamis"
 
“Good morning, Sir Azle,” I greeted the boy as he came out from the cabin. “I apologize for not waking you up. You were sleeping so soundly, and I couldn’t bring myself to bother your slumber.”

I took a deep breath before looking at the view again. To tell the truth, this might be the first time my heart beat so fast over something trivial such as a sight of the port. Will I actually become wealthy at the end of this journey? What will happen to me from here on out? Will I be able to keep up with it? No, I shouldn’t think negatively right now. Let’s just focus on the most important matter right now. In an attempt to resolve myself, I clenched my fist.

…huh. We already arrived. Did I become too absorbed with my thought? Never mind that. We should get going now.

Zhou led us out of the ship, saying, "The hotel you are looking for. Once you exit this port, you'll be at Hickson Road. Just go to your left, following it. You'll make a turn at the Bay, going under the Harbour Bridge. Keep following the just some more and you'll see the hotel, The Reef. It's easy to spot... it's shaped... well... like a coral reef. It overlooks the Opera House. Impossible to miss. Now I must leave you. Best of luck to you two, Misters!"

“Thank you for your assistance, Sir Zhou,” I bid him a goodbye before turning to Azle, “Now that we’re here, what are we going to do next? While going immediately to the hotel might be the best option, it wouldn’t hurt to take a look around the town, would it?”

I glanced at the port. It was filled with hustle and bustle of various people. Slightly grinning, I straightened up my glasses, faced Azle once again, and said, “We’re bound to find something interesting if we do so, but I’ll let you decide for me.”

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"Bones_Yu-ri"
 
---A---

Well~ It seems that Liliana has drifted off for a moment of rest. Out of some bits of boredom, I looked around the usual room that... Liliana has always been restrained in to do some research work about her type of magic formation. The numerous parchments, the blueprints, the rough drawings and not to mention, all the numerous piles of scrap that pile close to an overloaded bin. Really, she should learn to manage a little of her her workspace. At the very least, she could just make this a better place to be rather than have all the dust gather up amongst all the untouched pieces of documents and blueprints...

A shake my head and float about, landing on the table to look over the unfinished drawing that she was working on.

It is a variant of what few spells that she knows.

Liliana... despite having the magic aptitude inside her, she spent most of her youth with fisticuffs and physical activity, quite an irony for a Vladescu that simply combusts when exposed to sunlight.

A sudden noise prompted me to look up, a sudden air of familiarity descended upon the entire room as my glass eyes fell upon a sudden new company. Donned in a long blue dress along with a fur coat, an unmistakable hair of pink and eyes of deep ocean blue. That girl is the one responsible for the air of sudden familiarity... the warmth... my insides are simply dancing with joy! W-wait... that is... that is... the first time I am meeting her... meeting her! Why is she here?!

My queen.

---C---

The brief moment of silence eased up my mood somehow, the quiet room with underground soundproofing suits to calm my usual hectic mood swings down. Really, being Vladescu and exposed to a different type of heat really takes a lot of energy and patience off me. The little shuffles as Gau passes along the air is not an issue, not enough to rouse any twitch in my muscle. Taking a deep breath, my mind slowly sank with ease... until a noise suddenly reverberated across the room. Opening my eyelids slightly, I quickly spotted a girl by the corner.

My brow curls a little, the door was not opened... right?

Who is she?

The first thought of identifying her as an intruder immediately surfaced, but looking over her features, she does not seem to have much power in store. She could not do anything in such a close range, I would just simply overpower her if need be. Some bits of extra company is nothing much, as long as they do not mess up some of the important work due for submission. I was about to close my eyes back again for a little nap... but the disturbance quickly came back to pester me.

"Liliana!"

I will just ignore that.... what do you actually want!?

"Li-LI-A-NA!"

Great, I guess that disturbance would definitely not end if I continue ignoring.

What is it, Gau? I asked without anything verbal released from my lips, conveying my conversation towards this noisy, floating doll telepathically. I expected a quick answer from Gau, but the girl approaches my desk. Out of sheer obligation as a host and owner of this room, I lifted up legs off the desk and sat up straight. My arms rests on the armrests of my chair while her head is tilted up towards... pink haired girl with obviously lavish wear. Partly opening my mouth and about to ask what she wants, the girl immediately asks for a permission to sit and literally did right after.

...What is this kind of gesture!? My brow twitches in annoyance towards the girl.

"Oy oy, Calm down now, Liliana."

Detecting my sense of annoyance and rising intention to drive this girl out in a snap, Gau spoke up.

Is there any reason I should stay calm?

"W-well! Just take a deep breath, stay calm, stay calm~"

How cryptic... What is Gau up to now? Leaning back against my chair, I did not think much about it after and simply let my gaze fall upon this intruder. My eyes are pinned upon her image as she places that... meaninglessly large book upon my desk and begins reading it slowly. Waiting for any sort of proper response from the girl while keeping my body ready in case of any sudden movements, I tap my feet a few times, trying to contain my patience and boredom as the girl continues to read at her own leisure. My eyes glance at Gau, whom has just landed on the desk as well, facing towards the girl and simply fidgeting about somewhat.

Seriously, what are you up to now?

Some moments pass, she really is taking her time to read...

Really leisurely... despite being an intruder into my room... in this coven...

Finally, she flips a page and realizes her current surroundings.

"Oh!? Where are my manners? I am Lizbeth. Lizbeth of Caliburn, Queen of the United Kingdom of Magician Britannia. It's a pleasure to meet you, Miss Liliana, Miss Gau. I have a request to make to you, my dear Arcanus, but first, I wanna ask a few questions to both of you. What is that you most desire? How far you would go for power? Are you content with your situation? How loyal you are to your coven? How loyal you are to your homeland? Would be willing to abandon your coven for your country? And finally, how loyal you are to me, your Queen?"

The girl finally spoke up again, quickly uttering my name as well as... Gau while she resumes for asking some... request and questions... wait what...? My mind is simply confused but I still manage to catch every single one of the questions clearly. My expression soon formed a confused one while I took a few seconds to register all the she just said without much pause. First things first...

Queen?

My eyes turn to Gau, whom is facing me as well, now two pair of eyes are pinned against me.

"That is true, Liliana."

"Don't ask me why, sh-she... is the real queen... yes, the one you heard in the news earlier."

"She really is! Stop giving me that look! Your manners! Your manners! Court martial! Respect!"

My mind went blank for a moment as my eyes returns back to the girl... the queen... Lizbeth herself according to Gau. Is this a new form of joke? There is a tone of truth and seriousness within Gau's words. There are only very few times that Gau would speak as such, those time are the truth. Those times also saved me from certain doom without failure. Now... there is no difference. A surge of urgency spread over my body as my face paled over a little. Meeting the queen... the queen that many of the Vladescu dislike is before me. This is like... meeting the highest ranked of her coven face to face, no, it is like... having lord Dracul before me!

My legs quickly charged with power as I rose from my seat and stepped towards her majesty's side. I quickly saluted in my coven's manner, with my hand across my chest but lowered my posture in a kneel. The most formal and knightly posture adopted and remained for the most formal of times. My head is bowed down a little in the sudden realization of her majesty's presence.

"Excuse me for my late introductions, Your majesty. My name is Liliana Amrasepher, my Arcanus companion is named Gau." Despite her majesty already named us earlier, it is only proper to give a introduction right from my own lips. Now, it is time to answer her questions that was placed before me earlier.

"If I would be most honest, your majesty. I do not have too much of desire to name at this current moment. My situation leaves me not much for independent desires or wishes. Even if I would wish that I could be free, the constant threat of the sun's radiance and my obligations to the coven leave me tied down as so."

"Being with my coven is simply a way for myself to survive with better conditions. It is also partly not out of my choosing due to my long history here, I have somehow ended up in this company. I can't say much about it, but I do detest this confinement at times. It keeps me well yet confines me in convenient whims. My homeland is nothing much of mention as well, we simply live by the coven rather than our lands. Being born here or elsewhere makes no difference to us. If I had to move with my coven, I have to."

"Therefore... there is no reason for me to abandon the coven for the sake of my homeland at all."

"As for power... I can not say, your majesty, forgive me. I work depending on the situation... But if possible, I will take it."

"Your majesty... my loyalty to you is... is..."


I quickly grew stuck at the last question. How would I say!? I can not just simply lie, but if I say I am not loyal, would that not b--

"Your majesty, that would be difficult to say. Pardon me for being blunt, but I do not have full loyalty as I... we have neither really experienced the grace of your majesty nor the grace of the Great Britannia Empire. In fact, we have reasons to dislike or take arm against many around us."

What are you saying, Gau!? You are speaking with too little restraint! Are you trying to really get me into trouble just like this!?

"If I may plead to you and ask, your majesty. Our loyalty is to be earned, that is how I and especially Liliana works. If there is something that is worth doing, we would do it."
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"grun1991"
 
It seems Kunagi is really looking forward to this isn't she? , she has been looking towards every detail inside the building. Well it is her first time. I took over the talking as i nodded to the guards and the stewards.
Finally we got inside the lift.

"This is a lift...? So large...", Kunagi seemed to be still in awe

"Of course. considering how long the descend and the amount of people that may leave and enter Lalduria. This kind of thing is normal~". I smiled a bit as soon i shifted my attention towards the bar at the center.

"Oh right~~ One ice dome please! of course without alcohol", I immediately headed towards the bar and stands in front of the bartender.


---Kunagi---


"Lym...? Ohh...", I noticed the bar and the ondine who welcomed us. Soon i followed lymselia and stand beside her.

"Miss Malany, is it?", I blushed slightly as I noticed Malany's beauty. Her slightly cheerful attitude complements it as well.

"This is my first time in Lalduria. well at least the first time I descended into the city. I lived on the surface of the city these past two years.", I nodded and proceed to look around. Only faint lit and darkness outside, i wonder how deep we are going into the sea.

"Shellfish", I looked at Hiouguu who is right beside me, seemingly looking at the menu. I looked at the menu and read the cocktails part of it. The description of the West Special suited what Hiouguu was saying.

"Hiouguu want this but the price..."

"Shellfish", as soon as Hiouguu said that, I felt a sudden craving for shellfish.

"...well... i guess it is okay.", I looked at Malany and proceed to order a drink.

"One West Special Cocktail please."

"Waa Cocktail... I do want to try it sometime but I am not yet 18 years old. At least Kunagi is 18."

"Hehe it is an acquired taste... I doubt you would like cocktails, Lym. Especially with the fact you like sweet things so much.", I grinned towards Lymselia ass she gave an annoyed expression to me.

"No I am not! Miss Malany.!one more drink, Lalduria's sweetness without alcohol!"

"Haha~.", I giggled. Lymselia is always this amusing at times. I guess this is part of the reason why I enjoyed to be by her side.
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--------------------------- Tenebrae & Lux -------------------------
The brother came to serve me instead of the girl. She comes right after. Lux and Tenebrae, twins, Aes Sídhes, a nice addition to my cause. He offers me cookies. Oh my! How I can I pass the offer of free cookies! Any offer of cookies. I must confess... if someone threatened to destroy the supplies and recipes of cookies in the world, I'd sell my Kingdom to stop it. No, I'm just jesting. As much as I love cookies, my Kingdom, my people are more important... but I would have to think a lot about it first.

"Oh most certainly. I love cookies. I shouldn't be eating those though. After all, I didn't want to waste money, but since you said they are free..."

I pick a cookie from the bowl, two, three... fine, four!... I also open my can of lemon soda. I want to dip the cookies in the soda now, but I shouldn't. That wouldn't be "majestic" of me. I instead eat them slowly, while drinking a zip of the soda to help them go down.

"Please, have a seat, both of you." I wait for them to do so then I continue. "Have you heard of the Queen's disappearance? I've never seem the French so happy! I laugh. "Well, jokes apart, the whole UK has been in uproar."

I eat some more of my cookies. Miss Calignis and Mister Lumen are tense, I can feel. They can feel who I am, but they can't quite put their finger into it because of the veil I put around myself. Soon enough, the masks will fall off, however not now... not yet. They are not ready yet.

"You two must be wondering why a thirteen years old girl desires to speak to you. I assure you it's not for a job request at this place, no matter how delightful it is. However, what I mean to ask may sound queer at first, even too intrusive for someone who you never met before ask. I want to know about your past. More precisely, about your childhood. I want to know about those memories you can't remember, Mister Lux, Miss Tenebrae."

I keep eating my cookies and drinking my soda as I patiently wait for their response, their reaction.

--------------------------- Liliana -------------------------
"I'm very sorry to hear you have no desires and wishes of your own. You are bound to your coven to survive, and not by true loyalty it seems. That's a sad way to live." I flip another page of the book. "And I see you do not hold me or my Kingdom dear either. I must confess, I'm deeply saddened that Croatia is the place it is now. I've seen the military outside. However, I have no power to change the situation, not yet.

Croatia has been in a state of martial law mostly for being a Vladescu predominant country in such close proximity to Romania, which makes it bound to have Vladescu rebellions against the Kingdom, which is sadly a real thing. These methods employed in Vladescu-dominant countries have been around even before my ascension to the Throne. I wish I could change that, but the Queen has little power over politics, being her job only to oversee Magic and Magic-related things. Someday, that'll change. I flip a page of the book.

"This book claims that Count Vlad has cast upon himself and his brethren the Curse as a mean to free them from the torments of Death, but he couldn't know that once the curse was passed on, immortality only last as long as decay didn't set in, as long as the Anima Arcana could be supplied with magic. The book is wrong on one thing though, Count Vlad did not create the Curse as a mean to escape Death solely. Sure it was a reason, but not the main one. The true reason lies with him in his eternal slumber, however. And I do not wish to wake him up to question him."

I stand up and walk around in the room a bit, examining it and the books and parchments above the table. She is certainly studying magic.

"Your life, albeit unimaginably long, is not eternal, Miss Liliana, as Count Vlad would wish to be. Eventually, no matter how much you feed, it'll not be enough to keep your Anima Arcana functional and you'll die. Everyone that is living is destined to die. Even me, even the Queen after me. That's why we must live our lives for us. You follow your coven, but not by your own choice, instead you do it for survival. Miss Gau, you said I must first win your loyalty. Then, I shall give one thing to your companion and offer another. To you, shall make a request and if you fulfill it, I shall know that I made the right choice coming here."

I walk back to the book. I carefully lay my hand upon it. I fix my eyes in the Vladescu and her Arcanus. She is a my subject no matter how loyal she is to me, and I think it's right for me to offer her this gift and so I shall do. The book begins to shine and suddenly catches fire, the flames embracing my hand. However, they only last a few seconds and once they disappear, my hand is unburnt. In the places were the book stood exists now ashes and among those ashes a crystal shining in many colors and a small round device the size of a shirt button.

"My gift to you is the gift of life, so you can live instead of just survive. This crystal is pure condensed magic that can feed you for a month, three "meals" a day. This is a sunblocking device of topmost quality. You'll never have to fear the harm of the Sun ever again. Now that you are no longer bound to the chains of necessity, you can make your decision regarding my offer with a clear head."

With that sun shielding device of topmost UK technology, Miss Liliana would be able to enjoy the warmth and light of the sun and all it's blessings without worrying about spontaneously catching fire. However, she would still be vulnerable to Day magic, something she should be well aware.

"Now, this is my offer to you. With the gift a gave you, you now have many paths to take. You could leave Erdut and start a new life in any ways you desire. You could remain in your coven, merely for convenience rather than necessity and survival. You could do whatever you want with your life. What I offer to you is another path to walk on. Join my cause, my mission, and together we can rebuild not just Croatia, but the whole Kingdom, the whole World. Join me and let's create a better future, for that will be the future you shall live in, even after generations and generations have come and gone, you shall remain. Join me, and let us build your future, where Vladescu and everyone else will be able to live in harmony, without the need of your race to hide in the night, to fear the sun, to go for covens as a mean of survival. Join me, Miss Liliana, and together we shall create a better world for everyone else. Join me and I promise you, you shall receive the power to change Croatia, to change the United Kingdom, to change the whole World... to change your own future. So, what's your choice?
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"Altivarde"
 
-Brae-
It makes me uneasy to have both Arcani tensed in anticipation of unveiling the girl's true identity. But both of them does not seem does not try to get ready to attack her. Is it merely a respect? Or she's too important to be attacked? I took a seat near her first, trying to break the ice after the joke. Lux does not feel too happy about that kind of joke... Probably because he know about how it felt, having your mother missing--- sure, the one missing isn't a mother, just a girl or something? Status is not important, what she is to the people is the important one. Bet she also have a lot of people that love her... Losing someone you love isn't fun at all. Although I agree, the French seem too happy about it for our liking.

"...Well, we aren't French. And I think it's just terrible for her to suddenly gone... I hope she's alright."

Lux finally took a seat beside me, near to the girl. But her next word hit both of us like a nuclear reactor goes on mayhem. I could see Lux's eyes widened in surprise and soon took a dreadful change... The eyes that generally cold felt... much more colder.

"I don't know who you are, but it's sort of private.... oh scratch that, I HIGHLY FELT like I know who you are, but I'll just keep silent. Two can play this game. Afterall, you're just an ordinary girl that come just to drink a cup of tea and a lime soda, right?"

...That sarcasm... Looks like he know that she's an important figure. I don't possibly know how come he still keep his tone level. If it's me, I probably fly in fit of rage... But then again, this person in front of us... could it be?

Lux
I could feel my rage slipping in my way of speech. Last thing I want is to have someone, whoever it is, that I don't care, prying on my past or my business. Brae seem want to speak, but I hold her. In this negotiation, let us play a game of ping pong.

"I usually would flash a grin and go back to my lovely kitchen if someone ask me that, but apparently you have something to offer, young miss? I wouldn't talk about any piece of that memory unless you speak of your deal to us. Afterall, in game of... ah... [Trade], you must give something equivalent of something you ask. But each person have different equivalent ratio. For opening... I'll leave your status aside, but I seriously question several thing. If your answer are satisfying, I'll tell you about the answer of your question."

I make myself comfortable by crossing my legs.

"One question from both party each trade, agree? So I'll ask one question... What's the merit for me and you from that question? Just curious wouldn't do. I'd call that a lame trade."
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"One question from both party each trade, agree? So I'll ask one question... What's the merit for me and you from that question? Just curious wouldn't do. I'd call that a lame trade."

"Oh, you are quite skilled at trades, I see. I know very well you already know who I am, Lux, however, you can't quite be sure about it, as if something around me prevented you from actually putting the finger in it, am I correct? What I offer you is the possibility of conclusion and answers. But let us not delay any longer."

With this, I stand up, step on the chair and jump upon the table, trying my best to keep balance. I put my hands around my mouth to amplify my voice and then yell to the restaurant's costumers in a voice that had a weird vibration to it:

"Listen up, everyone! I have to ask you all to leave the cafe right now. Leave the money for what you bought on the tables, stand up and leave. Also, remember to leave a generous tip to your delightful waitress. Thank you for cooperation."

And as I command, the people begin to stand up, leave money on the tables and walk out the door. After everyone has left, I wave my arm at the door that closes with a bang and locks itself. I come down from the table to the floor, spin around two times and as I turn, my body, clothes, hair and face begin to change back to their actual appearance, except for a giant bump that appears in my head that clears makes my tiara uneven in my head.

"I'm sorry I had to deceive you like that, but France and Britannia haven't been in good terms ever since the Hundred Years' War. Well, Queendom isn't simply jewel and sugars" I point to the bump on my head. "Getting showered with all that gold and jewels, one is bound to get a bump. Isn't that so, Mister Lux?

I giggle at that joke. I shouldn't do such things, but when you are bound to duty and courtesies 24/7, the little times of freedom must be enjoyed to the fullest. I move my hand over the bump that disappears as magically as it appeared.

"Forgive me, that was very rude of me. I am Lizbeth of Caliburn, the missing Queen, if it pleases you. Please to meet you, Mister Lumen, Miss Caliginis, Mister Lux, Miss Tenebrae. But very well, this is a game of Trade, and I offered you my true identity in exchange for the answer to my question. I don't play much games since I became Queen, but in the games of Trades and Politics, I know all the rules, my friends. Now, I believe it's your turn."
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"Altivarde"
 
-Lux-
All I think that the girl indeed the Queen start to make me calmer... before suddenly she climbed the table. Brae and her usual motherly instinct plead the girl to return back to her chair. I saw her magic make all people to seem obey. No wonder... she's a queen of Britannia afterall...

Too bad, my sister does not agree. Instead of collecting the money, she let it be and instead scold the Queen politely.

"Please, young miss! Do not do that again! You may---"

Brae's sentence cut short before the queen revealed herself... plus bump. My eyes widened in horror. Does this girl have a growing tumor or what? That's felt like something happened in a gag manga! But of all thing that she do, Brae bowed down, although stifling a laughter. ...I don't quite get the joke until she pointed out my joke just now.

A wry grin appeared on my face, congratulating myself for unaware that ever single joke also gonna be monitored. Brae on the other hand, laughing so hard, until Caliginis hit her on the head.

"Our deepest apologies, Your Excellency. It would appear clear that we're too lenient in teaching these children of proper etiquette. Please, we beg you, do not mind their barbaric behavior. It honors us that you would come to our humble abode. We beg pardon that we couldn't prepare to give you a proper welcoming."

Caliginis as usual, is a great, smooth talker about etiquette... Well that aside, I give the queen a small salute.

"...I don't know, but generally, too much of an etiquette sort of cramping me. Does it not to you?"

Caliginis shoot me a murdering glare. I don't care.

"But really, with just five of us here, we should not bother with any unnecessary etiquette. That's my sincere opinion, Milady. I'll bake several more cookies, as an apology of our insolence. Meanwhile, Brae will tell you everything you need to know."

-Brae-
I still don't know to laugh or to not. But if I laugh, Cali definitely going to choke my neck. That's unpleasant. Or maybe she'll rub soap on my tongue... brrr, the image...

"Ah pardon me for my rudeness, Your Majesty... Alright, where should I begin?"

...Then I told her about the fact we don't remember exactly where did we come from, but it's a definitely a rural area. I then told her about how our memories clash each other. We remember differently about our homeland. We live normally like Aes Sidhe children, but we don't remember the detail about the villager, our friends or anything. We slowly forgot about the face of our mother that we love. Nothing left, other than the lovely fragmented memories of a peaceful hometown we love.

"... And I think that's all... It's all that is important. Well, we sure want to remember, but as it is now, I don't think it's such an important thing to return there. Afterall, we still have our Mama, so I don't think she's too keen on the idea we separated so far from her."

Lux back with a huge plate of cookies and tea time set, including fruits and cakes.

"Well then, that explained, now please state your offer?" Lux quipped, clearly in no mood to beating around the bushes.
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"Bones_Yu-ri"
 
---C---

My head remains tilted downwards in the presence of her highness Lizbeth of Caliburn. With proper reverence and respect that she deserves of her position, I myself in comparison, is a mere Vladescu that is the most fortunate to be in her presence. However, that still does not really grant me any inner peace, she had no place here. Her majesty is quite frankly, in enemy territory that might be rejoicing at her current absence within the capital of Great Britannia. Still, my body remained motionless while her majesty continued speaking on, speaking of her current knowledge of Croatia and the Vladescu's current state of rising anarchism and rebellion.

Living in these conditions are not much a problem for me... honestly, since I am mostly cooped up or confined to do magic research. I did submit some satisfactory blueprints and research to my irksome superiors, but am barely scraping by.

Yes, I hate my coven more than my country, my people.

I do not even recognize my own country.

The Vladescu are simply another race in this vast world.

All I care about is... Myself.

Her majesty then continued on, speaking of the contents of the book, stating about the curse and origins of the Vladescu, namely Lord Dracul himself. In the end, according to the book, which I myself am not even sure of the authenticity of its contents, the curse of the Dracul does not provide the desired immortality of Lord Dracul's wishes. That could probably why he is in slumber at some place that I do not need to know. IN the end, everyone dies anyway, immortality is simply a dream, a wish. This extended lifespan of the Vladescu came with a curse, what kind of curse would befall upon one that wishes immortality then? How intriguing... My brow is raised a little upon that thought that is kept within myself, not daring to voice out anything unnecessary like Gau a few seconds before.


---A---

Realizing quickly about her majesty's presence, I landed on Liliana's work table and kneel before her majesty just like Liliana as such. With my head lowered, it is about time that her majesty addressed my words about earning loyalty.

Uh.

Maybe... Liliana is right...

I should not have went and easily said that...

"Y-Your majesty...?" I lifted up my head slightly as my name was mentioned, to address my words before, her majesty proposed with a gift to both Liliana and myself. Should Liliana or I... accept it, her majesty has a request that both of us has to fulfill. Something that is worth... for...


---C---

I lifted my head a little further to observe her majesty's movements, she placed her hand over the book and caused to burst into flames. As the fire subsides, with it spawns forth two particular items among the ashen remains. Those would most probably be the gifts that her majesty proposed. What they were are personally explained by her majesty.

The two lifelines of the Vladescu.

A crystal of pure condensed magic, providing the daily needs that I need.

A sunblocking device of top notch technology, allowing me to walk freely in the sun...

A very lucrative offer.

This is the path I can choose. If I would accept the gift, I have to take on a path that would bring me out of my coven, my security, my country and my people. I would be embarking on another path that her majesty is offering, her cause, her mission... something about rebuilding the kingdom and beyond for all future and shaping everything. Well, all the flowery bits and pieces where the Vladescu would be with everyone, so on, so on...

Those are definitely not important to me.

This means freedom, I can go all out in my research and dreams.

I can... finally have a chance...

It all rests on my decision.

"Well... your majesty, you make a very lucrative offer." My blood is being pumped faster as my heart rate increases, this is my chance! Finally! How can this be? Breaking away from the bonds and chains that this coven brought me down, all this necessity that is tying me down. I could not resist the rising grin on my lips and my Vladescu fangs are revealed behind my fleshy lips. This is... my time... my chance!

I slowly raised my head up, just stopping before meeting her majesty's gaze.

"If you may allow me to say this, though it may be outrageous."

"I do not care about this country, my race or my coven at all, they do not matter. I accept this gift, this chance you are giving to me, I shall follow you and see what it would bring to myself. Whatever happens to the Vladescu is merely a byproduct that I could not care less at this point in time. While I follow, I may have my own plans, but out of my first gratitude for this offer that I am accepting... your majesty."

"Lord Dracul had not found immortality so... How about me then? I seek to naturally break the curse of the Dracul, attain immortality, everything! I wish to be that of the fabled daywalkers, only then, I can prove my worth in my own way. This is my desire... all this... is..."

"Power."
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--- Alexei ---

I felt that power surging through this body once again - a cold gust blew itself over me. With a blink, everything was gone. The burden... the effort to keep this bundled within evaporated like water kissing the sun; Magic had returned to these fingertips. And Irene... she had seen everything. Damn it... just damn it all... ! Can't we even try to live in peace? Can't we just try to make a family devoid of this lunatic strength?! ... I would prefer if I had died there... at least I would be free of this damned chain! No... what am I talking about? My family... I... I have to... gargh!

As that girl approached me, I covered my head and answer her with silence, mute tears overflowing from my eyes.

--- Irene ---

The nostalgia dancing through my mind melted away as that wind blew past me. It carried sweet yet bitter feelings, taking my eyes back to witness both past carnage and miracles. I felt cold... yet warm. I understood what Alexei's been trying to protect us from... but I also felt how Sarah wanted to make this world a better place. In truth... magic is never good, yet it's also never evil. Did we really do out best by running away? No... we were weak and scared. Panicked by our sins, we couldn't accept ourselves. But... we too, were simply victims. Clouded by the promise of an utopia, both of us were tools, invincibly forced to kill or be killed. Yet we simply... abandoned everything...

Lizbeth... could you... be a signal of change?

I tried to help Alexei get up. He was grunting and brushing off something from his face... goodness was he... was he crying? I've never seen my husband cry... not even in our wedding. Slowly, my face redirects itself upon that girl and her exclamation. Her commentary made me blush... didn't Sarah used to say the same thing? Geez, they sure are look alike.

Slowly I let him go, as I move and bow towards her.

"It's a pleasure to have you, Queen Lizbeth. You've... certainly grown since the last time I saw you. Then again, when was that? 13 years ago... ? My, you were just a newborn... yet you already were such a beautiful baby... just like your mother."

Like a dagger cutting through, Alexei bolted towards me. "Irene! What are you doing?! She's-!"
With a single gaze, I subdue him. Whenever I looked at him like that, it meant that he shouldn't trifle in -in other words "shut up"- and he seemed to understand it... for now at least.

"I... I must thank you for freeing us of this burden. We made several mistakes in the past... and it seems we were simply running from the inevitable. But now, I feel we were forgiven. Mercy of the goddess herself. However, I bid there must be a reason you came here... you aren't simply visiting your mother's friends for tea and cookies, are you? Of course, we also have those two over here. My homemade cookies are the best in all of Ukraine."

I smile, trying to analyze my sentence and the use of polite words. It's been such a long time since I used proper and formal Glossolalia... Ahh, the memories of studying English with Sarah came back to me. For a second I wondered if speaking in English would be better... then again, maybe her visit is something everyone in this house should understand. Clearly and wholly.
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------------------------ Kunagi & Lymselia ------------------------
Malany giggled at the Lymselia's stubbornness as she prepared the drinks. Once she was done, she put the girls' Omniglass hand into the scanner to debit the value of their purchases while verifying Kunagi's age. She then handed the girls the three drinks.

"I presume you two are no going to Laduria to enroll for the Academy. It's not enrollment period yet and the Academy only takes Natura, and you are a Mythos, aren't you? Well, it's not for me to known or question the reasons for people to descend into the city. It's none of my business after all. Oh, and look at that, we are arriving."

The lift began to lose speed as it approached the city, and suddenly pulled slowly to the side. The tube in which the lift moved was slightly bent to one side, west to be more precise, as for the lift to descend into the West District instead of the Central District. In no time, the lift came to a stop.

"Thank you for using the West Lift and welcome to Laduria. Enjoy your stay.?"

And with that farewell from Malany, the doors of the lift opened. Beyond them was a room much like the one on the keep at surface, except with just two doors facing each other. The room had a few people who were waiting for the lift, most Natura, but two Aes Sídhe and a Golem could be seem chatting. The door across the room led outside to the streets of Laduria. The city was encircled by a huge ice Dome that wept but never melted away. It kept the city cold, but also worked as a insulator, so the city's heath was kept inside, preventing the city from getting to cold. The West District was always busy for that's where the Great Market was located along with the city's submarine Port. People would gather there to trade, buy foreign products or sell their own.

The buildings of the city were either made of ice or giant shells of many colors that were magically grown and shaped. Only a few buildings were made of different materials. The streets were paved with pebbles and seashell, giving it a colorful rainbow appearance. The lighting was made by conventional lamps poles which turned off during the day and Lucecite poles that were always on. There were also Lucecite crystals that floated above the streets. The whole city was also illuminated by a huge Lucecite in the Dome that changed its brightness to reflect the passing of hours. It also provided some of the warmth of the city, but never enough to make the Dome melt. The population in it was mostly Natura, specially Ondine, but there were some inhabitants and tourists of other races. The city had no roads connecting it to the rest of the world, so its streets lacked automobiles, except for a very few cars and car-submarine hybrids. The main mean of transportation was a amphibian creature with a body similar to a reptile called Giant Neodiadectes. It resembled a extinct prehistorical amphibian. but it's origin is believed to be a magical mutation rather than a descendant. These creatures were the size of rhinos and were used either as mounts or as traction for wagons. They had their tails removed to prevent accidents.

The Port which the girls should go to was not very far, just a few streets to the right. In front of the lift there was a taxi service for 15 UIC.


------------------------ Etienne ------------------------
There was a cartoon playing on the TV featuring a rabbit holding a carrot, a hunter with speech impediment and a black duck who pronounced the "s" spitting. The rabbit and the bunny were arguing on who the hunter shoot first and the rabbit was able to fool the duck into claiming it should be him, making the hunter shoot the duck, which made his beak spin and his face be covered in gunpowder. Strangely, after that, the screen filled with static and came back with the rabbit turning at the viewers. "We interrupt this cartoon for a urgent Royal Broadcast." He stepped out of the screen with the hunter and the duck and a girl walked in. Strangely, she was 3D and live-like while all the surrounding was a cartoon.

"Your companion is partially correct. Trinitas Day was just an invention by some vain Queen back in Medieval ages. It was her own birthday that she claimed to be a holiday. The first Avatar was not born in December 25th. Anyways... Hello from your Queen, Mr. Evariste." She waved at the Arcanus and then at the Acmonian. "Nice to meet you Mr. Etienne. As you may know, I am Lizbeth of Caliburn. Sorry for intruding in your television broadcasting like that. There are some matters I need to discuss with Evariste and I feel that you wouldn't receive me if I just rang the doorbell. Mind if I come in? Or rather... stop out of the TV?


------------------------ Lux & Tenebrae ------------------------
"But really, with just five of us here, we should not bother with any unnecessary etiquette. That's my sincere opinion, Milady. I'll bake several more cookies, as an apology of our insolence. Meanwhile, Brae will tell you everything you need to know." Lux says. I can see he is not found of being polite and respectful. What a shame.

"Courtesies are not something like a mask, to be wore or removed depending on situations, Mr Lux. Courtesies are more like a shield and a sword that one must always wield as to be prepared for any battle. Be respectful to those who stand above and gentle to those who stand bellow is something that one must be all the time. More then often you'll find that some battles are best won with words and politeness rather than steel and magic." I turn to Miss Tenebrae when she apologizes for her rudeness. "I am the one who should beg your pardon for acting like that a moment earlier. I could let anyone other than you two know who I was, so I had to come under another guise." I bow down and she begins to tell me about their past.

My intel was correct, the twins' past truly is clouded for both. Their memories are fragmented and some facts don't match between each other. I cannot say why it's like that, but I'm most certain that through the course of my quest, whatever reasons that made their memories so confused will be revealed and their past will be solved. There's something special about these twins, I know it, I can feel it. Lux come back with another plate of cookies, cake and tea. I realize I haven't touch my tea yet. If Arthur knew, he would be so angry. "How dare you let such fine tea cool like that, Lizbeth. Were are your manners? You are a Queen, remember?" he would say. Well, no matter. I zip at my soda can and eat another cookie as Lux ask what is my part of the bargain.

"My offers is not for you two per se. It's been long since the Queen held power over Men. Many wars and revolutions diminished greatly the Monarchy's authority over the people. However, I'm am bearer of the Crown of the Goddess, therefore, I hold dominion over the Arcani of the world. My true request is to Ms Calignis and Mr Lumen. I pat Lumen and run my fingers of Calignis body. "My dear Arcani, messengers of the Trinity Goddess and servants of Her children, I ask for your help. I am in a quest that is of utmost importance for the sake and stability of this Kingdom and perhaps the whole world, and I need you and your Companions to help me. I wish I could make myself more clear, but it's not the time yet. What I ask of you is that you join me in this endeavor. If you have any loyalty to me, I know you shall attend to my request. However, you are also bound to your Companion's will, so the choice is truly theirs... very well..."

"Mister Lux and Miss Tenebrae Aeternitas, I could command you to obey me, but those would be empty commands, for I hold no true authority over you. However, I may be able to make of this something of mutual benefit to both of us. Join me in my quest and you may be able to uncover the mysteries behind you past and your biological parents' death. It's not a certain thing, just a possibility. I cannot promise you anything. However, I can say this with certainty: If you join me, you'll travel to all corners of the world. You'll be given access to confidential information and befriend many influential people. This I can promise, that while you are serving the Crown and the Kingdom, I'll put my resources into helping you uncover your past. Do you or do you not wish to know what you have forgotten?

------------------------ Liliana ------------------------
"Power..." In the end... we all wish for power. Different kinds of Power, but Power nonetheless. "At last, we found what you truly want. If it's power that you desire, it's power that you shall have, that I can assure you. At first, it may not be as you expect, but power is power regardless of its form and means, isn't that so?

I study the Vladescu and her Arcanus carefully. A powerful yet fragile creature. A forsaken race of shadow creatures, they once were. Even though years of efforts managed to integrate this race into society, they are still seen with prejudice, scorned and hated. Maybe this was what drove Miss Liliana to become power hungry. Her own way to survive her despite her condition was detach herself from all emotional bonds and seek only power for herself. She will truly be valuable to my quest, but yet, she may be a double edge sword if I do not know how to handle her. I must thread carefully in this.

"However, power is something that must be acquired through efforts rather than given in a silver plate. One that receives power without earning it is bound to be corrupted, consumed and destroyed by it, for power is a treachery thing. But those who are worthy of power and obtain it through merit will know how to subdue it and use it properly as a tool, be it for good or evil. Even the Avatar of the Goddess is no different in this matter. Now, Miss Liliana, if you believe my words then I shall make my request to Miss Gau." I turn myself to the Arcanus. "I am on a mission and I need your help. I would like you and your Companion to join my cause. Go to the Polis of Berlin and search for the hotel Groß Bär in downtown. It's a very old hotel. When the owner, an old human, asks for your name, Miss Liliana, you must answer: 'I am but a souless immortal in a quest for the key to freedom, Power.' She shall instruct you what to do next. You must reach the Polis before Trinitas Eve, so you should depart as soon as possible. the main road is blocked, but I'm sure you'll find a mean to leave the city. I hear the side roads are still available, and I'm sure your coven must have some vehicle for transportation. Join me as servants of the Kingdom, both of you, and your wish for power will be fulfilled."

With that,I walk to the door and open it. I look back to Miss Liliana and Gau, and say: "Good bye, miladies. I'll be expecting you. Remember, your loyalty to me will be very important for my mission." I close the door behind me and leave. I hope I have won them for now... all I can do is hope.

------------------------ Ivan ------------------------
"No, Ms Irene, you were not forgiven, because there is nothing to forgive. You two did what you had to do to survive, as parents and as people." I smile to easy the tension of the whole situation. Ms Irene asks me the reason for my presence there and speaks of cookies. It seems that everyone knows that the Queen is fond of cookies. I wonder if I have some paparazzi in the kitchen's palace that's putting my eating habits on tabloids. "I do enjoy cookies very much. But... I believe I should tell you the reasons for my coming. It's for your son and his Arcanus. I'm on a quest, a very important one, which could defined the fate of the whole United Kingdom of Magician Britannia,if not the whole world. For this, I'm gathering individuals through the globe, people of who appear to be unimportant, but are a key to my success. I believe your son and his Arcanus are one of those people. The Royal Family has quite some enemies inside the government so I could not resort to it. But smallfolk across the world with the potential to grow powerful, those are the ones I need. Ivan can become a really powerful magician, I know it, I can feel it. Ms Irene, Mr Alexei, I shall not take your son with my against his will. I'm here simply to make a request to his Arcanus, Yagoda, and it's up to both of them to follow me or not. The choice is entirely theirs, I promise."

"Now. may I come in to meet your family and household? I would very much appreciate the best cookies of Ukraine."
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"QUIET, Evariste!" I slam my coffee mug on the table. What in the Hells is going on for him to let out such a shriek like that? I turn to face him.

There's... there's... the Queen! ... There's... he babbles. I glare at the television.

"What? There is the Queen on the télé?" I scoff. "She went missing, Evariste.The télé is just playing tricks on you again. Don't you remember when it changed the ending of that series you watched? Honestly, shrieking over a prank."

But-but it's the Queen! She wants to come inside the room!

I snort. "Oh, she wants to step out of the télé and into reality? Well, sure. She has my permission. Honestly, Evariste, stop listening to the télé when it talks on its own. I don't know why the spell didn't wear off like it should have, but you'll just have to learn to deal with it." I take a sip of coffee and pick up the paper again. What a ridiculous Arcanus.

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With the permission granted, I'm free to magically enter the house without having to break any anti-trespassing charms. Surely, as the Queen, I could break those charms with the blink of an eye, but what sort of example I'd transmit if I did so? I pass through the television's screen that became liquid-like as I move through it into the living room. I clean the magic residue of my clothes and look at the Arcanus.

"Is he always so bitter? He didn't even pay attention to what I said. At least you are a sweet Arcanus, Mr. Evariste..." I giggle. "... Which is very unusual considering your Companion's personality, but still understandable." I walk a few steps at the Acmonian, lower his newspaper and say. "Thank you for the invitation, Mr. Etienne. Your Queen is very pleased. Mind if I sit?" I smile as I wait for his reply.
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Coffee splurts out of my mouth. "What in God's name?!" I roar, glaring furiously at the insolent little girl who suddenly appeared before me.

It sounded more like a cry of confusion than a roar...

"Silence, Evariste!" I held up a hand. "Not another worð from you." I hastily wiped off the dribbling coffee from my mouth. "How dare you interrupt my breakfast table. You... You say you are the Queen? Ha!" I sneer. "What would the Queen want with me? You must be nothing but an impostor! Some type of thief!" I pick up my walking cane and bellow, "I have had enough of you children coming here and thinking you can take advantage of me! I've read those baralogies and learned to say that blasted word- that-"

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, Evariste whispered.

"... supercali-frogilistic-expia-dilo... cious! I said it! Now you children keep up your end of the bargain and cease tormenting me with your presence! Get out of my house!" I shake my cane with the wrath of a thousand djinn and thrust my finger towards the door.

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Her spat the coffer towards my face. Gladly, I was fast enough to will a magical shield with my mind that made the coffee evaporate. He is yelling at me, telling me to leave, calling me of a kid. He says of some strange word that I'm quite sure that it's from Mary Poppins. He truly is the bitter Acmonian they told me he would be. Oh well, I guess I'll have to put him on his place. I hoped it didn't come to this. I raise my hand and command:

"Stop this at once, Mister! Put down your cane. Do you take me for a unmannered child?" As he commanded me to leave his house by thrusting his finger towards the door, I make a slashing motion with my arm. "Be silent. You do not command the Queen. The Queen commands you, and I command you to turn in clockwise circles like a caterpillar!" By my voice's command, the Mr Etienne's pale, misty body become a cloud of blue smoke that twisted and shrunk to the point of becoming the size of a finger, as it took the shape of a caterpillar. He landed smoothly on the floor and began to walk clockwise in a circle. I snap my fingers and the caterpillar grew and return to the shape of the ghostly man he was.

"Was that proof enough for your, Mr Etienne? The Goddess gave you existence, and I, as her Avatar, reign upon your existence. Now, may we sit and discuss the matters of my presence?"
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The moment he finished his sentence, I look at the surrounding. Although the town doesn't look bad, I'm not that interested. But well, it's not bad to look around once in a while, I guess. I nodded to Mark, showing I agree with him. "Well, we shouldn't take too long, though, or we can just look around while we're going to the hotel," I continued, and start walking.

On the way, I see quite a lot of restaurants. Looks like the food is delicious... Now that I think again, I'm feeling hungry, I guess it's been hours since I left Singapore after all. I stop walking and look at Mark. "Er...do you want to look around or eat first? I'm...getting hungry, but it's up to you." While waiting for his response, I hold my stomach with one hand, hoping it wouldn't growl right here and right now.

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“Hmm, perhaps we should eat something first. We wouldn’t be to do anything if we’re hungry, would we?” I looked at Azle. He was holding his belly with one of his hands. My decision was a right one. “We’re in mutual agreement, I suppose,” I pointed at the aforementioned hand, slightly smiling.

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The Omniglass map pointed 3 restaurants near were they stood. One was in the way to the hotel called "The King Merman" that specialized on seafood, with prices going from average to high, depending on the course. To the south, about 6 blocks away, there was a fancy Italian restaurant, "Il Forno", but there prices were far from being accessible to the average man and their waiting hour was 1 and a half hours without reservations. Finally, a buffet restaurant called "The Cooking Fairy" that sold sorted types of food for a quite low price, was located going the opposite way of the hotel the duo should go to.
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“Based on the map, there are three restaurants around here,” I said, twiddling with the menu on my Omniglass. “Of those three, only one is located along the way to our destination. However, the price ranged from average to high.”

I sighed, realizing that I only had 1500 UIC now. An averagely-priced food didn’t sound too bad for me, but it would still reduce the amount of my money. Such is the life of a wanderer. “What is your opinion regarding this, Sir Azle? Which restaurants that you will choose? I’m…fine with anything that you decide upon.”

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"...Aren't that some interesting offer..."

The queen, certainly know what interests me most... Why me, and not Brae? It's etched on her face, the expression that reads "I'm unsure" all over. It's not the fight for monarchy, no. It's not the matter of life and death that she fears here. It's the fear that perhaps, it's something that should not be dug. Something that may not be revealed.

"...Well, am not forcing you, Sis. I'm going, no matter what happened, it's in best of my interest to join the knights if it's to undercover our past. We might be twins, but there're just time where you need to decide for yourself."

"...I'm not letting you go alone, you know..." she whispered, voice heavy with emotion I can't put finger on.

Brae hold my hand tightly, like she want to tell me something... It just missed it's mark completely. I'm no mindreader, so I can't put my finger on it...

"...We accept.... It's in best of my interest to make my parents proud. By becoming a great witch that be." she suddenly spoke.

Oi, oi, your sister still in Morgana Le Fay chuunibyou mode?

Even if she's in chuunibyou mode, that's one valid dream...

"...OK, so we accept."
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She dreams of being a great witch. That's good. If she dedicates herself to the cause fully, she may become one of the best witches of the world. I can make that possible, I am the Queen of Magic after all. And she will do great things, good things, I know.

"Very well. Miss Tenebrae, if your desire is the be a great magician you made the right choice. In your adventures from now on, Magic will become your greatest weapon, I can assure." I ponder a little. If she is an Aes Sídhe that dreams of becoming a powerful magician, she has to dream of Avalon too. "And I must tell you. I don't know if you are indeed interested on this, but our journey will definitely take you to the fabled island of Avalon someday."

"Merely saying you accept don't make it so. If you truly accept, you must go to the Polis of Lisbon before Trinitas Eve, so I suggest you take a plane flight, as they are not as expensive as Airships. However, you can choose to take the train, since it's still 2 days from Trinitas Eve, if you are in mood for the long ride. Once you reach Lisbon, search for a hotel called "Hotel D. Pedro IV". When the Aes Sídhe manager asks for your name, you must answer this, Mr Lux: "I am but the light that refuses to shine." As for you, Miss Tenebrae, you must answer: "I am but the darkness that brightens the world." The man will instruct you on what to do next. I assure you, the Kingdom will be most grateful for you aid. Now, you must forgive me for I have to depart. I still have many to visit and time is something I lack."

I smile at them as I finish my can of lemon soda. I eat one more cookie and say: "These cookies are really delicious, Mr Lux. Thank you for them." I stand up and realize I haven't touched my tea. If Arthur found out, he would be mad at me for letting the tea get cold. With a nod of good bye, I prepare myself to leave. ""Farewell. May the Trinity Goddess cast her Magic upon your journey." With that, I fade in sparkles of rainbow light. My job here in Paris is finished.
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