The harbor was dirty as ever, rats scamper around, the smell in the air awefully. All her senses tensed she moved through the streets and about the smell she regret nearly to have gone from the ship.
She pulled the hood deeper in her face as she arrived the market place with the loud crowd, marketeers and jugglers. A faint grin appears upon her full lips as she listen this cacophony of tones. And again her mind resting on a man, Dalan.
She missed him so terrible, never she had thought that she could feel this way after the breach with Edward. But now .. she was here.. and it seems a lot has changed..
Her gaze rest on the dozens of soldiers around, standing with grim faces and armed to the teeth. The normal people are involved in the hustle and bustle of this busy place... but .. one thing she missing ...
There was no laughter to hear, no child to seen ....
With wrinkled forhead she quickens her pace to pass the marketplace.
Few minutes later she stand before a house, a well known mansion and her smile returns as she knocked on *his* door ......
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With closed curtains, the candles on his desk were the only light in the small libary fo his mansion. Or more - what was remaining from his libary. The hall, once filled with several bookshelfs and with walls covered with portraits and paintings was now a more a ruin of that what it used to be, like the rest of his mansion. The paintings ripped, the bookshelfs and furniture broken - all done by the new authorities in town. Most of this men were trained and educated by himself, but even they feared the consequences of disobeying their new orders.
Years have passed since it all happened, but still, he haven't had the strength to rebuild the mansion. He became old, and maybe it was a last tribute to him that the soldiers of Laemaros have "failed" to find him.
So he sat on a wooden chair at his desk, reading foreign stories to distract himself from all the pain and horror that happened outside on the streets. From all this cruelty where he could do nothing against.
Aaron was a man in his 50's, with white-grey hair, growing over his ears and a mustache. His shoulders were broad and several scars over his face were the last memories of a great warrior. His eyes were amber-colored and showing experience.
Once he was the instructor of all fighters serving the house of Lamar. Even the high royalities of the house Lamar themselfs. But after the house of Lamar lost their throne and their dignity, he was nothing more than the leftover of a great warrior. He deticated his time to alcohol, to wash away his regret and his helpless and desperate feelings and tried to live in his own memories of the once proud and honorable country of Laemaros.
But this time, noises pulled him out of his dreamworld.
*Knock Knock*
Who could it be? Have they come to get him finally? He reached out for Broadsword laying on his table. If this would be his last battle, he'd take as many with him as he could. Slowly and carefully he left the libary into the small hall with the entrance stepped down the remainins of the stairs and approached the Mainportal. Hesitatingly his hand reached out for the latch....
With a creaky noise he opened it and holded the sword's tip in direction of
of whoever was standing there....
But when he saw her his thin lips just formed her name whispering it in shock... " Aleytys...!"
Years have passed since it all happened, but still, he haven't had the strength to rebuild the mansion. He became old, and maybe it was a last tribute to him that the soldiers of Laemaros have "failed" to find him.
So he sat on a wooden chair at his desk, reading foreign stories to distract himself from all the pain and horror that happened outside on the streets. From all this cruelty where he could do nothing against.
Aaron was a man in his 50's, with white-grey hair, growing over his ears and a mustache. His shoulders were broad and several scars over his face were the last memories of a great warrior. His eyes were amber-colored and showing experience.
Once he was the instructor of all fighters serving the house of Lamar. Even the high royalities of the house Lamar themselfs. But after the house of Lamar lost their throne and their dignity, he was nothing more than the leftover of a great warrior. He deticated his time to alcohol, to wash away his regret and his helpless and desperate feelings and tried to live in his own memories of the once proud and honorable country of Laemaros.
But this time, noises pulled him out of his dreamworld.
*Knock Knock*
Who could it be? Have they come to get him finally? He reached out for Broadsword laying on his table. If this would be his last battle, he'd take as many with him as he could. Slowly and carefully he left the libary into the small hall with the entrance stepped down the remainins of the stairs and approached the Mainportal. Hesitatingly his hand reached out for the latch....
With a creaky noise he opened it and holded the sword's tip in direction of
of whoever was standing there....
But when he saw her his thin lips just formed her name whispering it in shock... " Aleytys...!"
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Her fingertip pushing softly the tip from the sword downwards, her cold obsidian eyes, dark as midnight, suddenly filled with warmth and she whispers back :
Yes Aaron, this is me, Aleytys. Shut your mouth dear... you get a cold.
After this sentence she chuckles quiet, staring in his face, the face of a speechless man, a man she adored, a man who seems to be desperate and lost.
Can we go inside your House ? I mean I need rest and this soldiers I've seen let me not feeling welcome if they would know who I am. Many has changed here, far as I could see ...
Waiting for his answer and a move she try to catch his gaze...
Yes Aaron, this is me, Aleytys. Shut your mouth dear... you get a cold.
After this sentence she chuckles quiet, staring in his face, the face of a speechless man, a man she adored, a man who seems to be desperate and lost.
Can we go inside your House ? I mean I need rest and this soldiers I've seen let me not feeling welcome if they would know who I am. Many has changed here, far as I could see ...
Waiting for his answer and a move she try to catch his gaze...
Aaron needed quite a while for his respond. Trying to realize or making out if he was still dreaming or if it was reality he examined her. Ten years...
But, in the name of the 11, she was even more beautiful than, when she left, in the age of 19... In the end, he descided he give up the clynch between reality and dream, and just stepped aside to let her come in.
Please excuse the state of my house, but .. well you were gone for a long time. At least those bastards haven't burned my house like most houses related with your family. Come, and follow me.. Do you want something to drink? I have some ale left.
He led her up the stairs into the last room which was untouched by the new authorities-The Bedroom.
Like in every other room the curtains were closed, and Aaron lit some candles as they entered. From a wardrobe he took out two bottles of Ale, handing one of them to Aleytys.
But, in the name of the 11, she was even more beautiful than, when she left, in the age of 19... In the end, he descided he give up the clynch between reality and dream, and just stepped aside to let her come in.
Please excuse the state of my house, but .. well you were gone for a long time. At least those bastards haven't burned my house like most houses related with your family. Come, and follow me.. Do you want something to drink? I have some ale left.
He led her up the stairs into the last room which was untouched by the new authorities-The Bedroom.
Like in every other room the curtains were closed, and Aaron lit some candles as they entered. From a wardrobe he took out two bottles of Ale, handing one of them to Aleytys.
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With a serious face she took the ale from his hand, open the bottle and raises to tap on his lightly.
Cheers Aaron, one of the things you have learned me ... drink a lot and stand, be able to drink a man under the table.... It has worked fine Aaron.
After a large sip from the ale and a mocking grin, she place the bottle on the bedside table, removing her cape and loosen the belt. With a deep sigh she sit on the bed.
Well.. HE has hunting me Aaron, a long time, wherever I was going... but in the end I defeat him with help form others... HE is dead. I have a lot of adventures behind me and I'm more then thankful for your hard teaching my old friend, my master ....
Yes a lot has changed... and now tell me Aaron .. my parents ? The castle? And you... you seems not in a good condition, like your mansion..
Cheers Aaron, one of the things you have learned me ... drink a lot and stand, be able to drink a man under the table.... It has worked fine Aaron.
After a large sip from the ale and a mocking grin, she place the bottle on the bedside table, removing her cape and loosen the belt. With a deep sigh she sit on the bed.
Well.. HE has hunting me Aaron, a long time, wherever I was going... but in the end I defeat him with help form others... HE is dead. I have a lot of adventures behind me and I'm more then thankful for your hard teaching my old friend, my master ....
Yes a lot has changed... and now tell me Aaron .. my parents ? The castle? And you... you seems not in a good condition, like your mansion..
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Back on the island of Gobaith, the eyes of a man were quietly watching the few people that entered or left the town of Varshikar. The man was like a dull statue fixed against the bark of a tree that casted its shadows over the figure. To the most passers-by, especially those females, he had to pass some kind of remark, and all his words were far from complimenting. His voice was marked by a touch of coldness and confidence, and his face was characterized by unfriendliness.
"You know, that armor doesn’t suit you at all."
He stated to one elven lady, with a smirk appearing on his lips just after. However, all of that was nothing but a mask, a mask to hide his feelings. He was trying to communicate with people to avoid lonesome moments where he would be most vulnerable to thoughts and emotions. And yet, he couldn’t help being cold and ill-mannered. He was using communication to release his anger, or was it sadness?
A mixture rather. Aleytys had left the island without informing him beforehand, and he neither knew the location she went to nor the reasons. Thinking about that only gave rise to a kind of anger inside him, especially when he was asked about her, and even worse to be asked by that ‘old man’. He barely knew anything more than anyone else, but what could he do for now?
Eventually the skies darkened and the sun sank beneath the horizon. Silence reigned through the streets of Varshikar as most enjoyed a tranquil sleep inside the buildings. But that one man was still outside, awake. Now that no one was around, there was no point anymore to maintain his mask. In that solitude, his coat of deceit shattered, and the unfriendliness in his visage faded away. So rare to see the countenance of such a strong-willed and confident man to express sorrow and melancholy, but that was unavoidable now. The bitter consequences of love. And so, he hobbled away in the silence of the night, her name was the only hushed word that could be heard from him, though only audible to his own ears.
"Aleytys…"
"You know, that armor doesn’t suit you at all."
He stated to one elven lady, with a smirk appearing on his lips just after. However, all of that was nothing but a mask, a mask to hide his feelings. He was trying to communicate with people to avoid lonesome moments where he would be most vulnerable to thoughts and emotions. And yet, he couldn’t help being cold and ill-mannered. He was using communication to release his anger, or was it sadness?
A mixture rather. Aleytys had left the island without informing him beforehand, and he neither knew the location she went to nor the reasons. Thinking about that only gave rise to a kind of anger inside him, especially when he was asked about her, and even worse to be asked by that ‘old man’. He barely knew anything more than anyone else, but what could he do for now?
Eventually the skies darkened and the sun sank beneath the horizon. Silence reigned through the streets of Varshikar as most enjoyed a tranquil sleep inside the buildings. But that one man was still outside, awake. Now that no one was around, there was no point anymore to maintain his mask. In that solitude, his coat of deceit shattered, and the unfriendliness in his visage faded away. So rare to see the countenance of such a strong-willed and confident man to express sorrow and melancholy, but that was unavoidable now. The bitter consequences of love. And so, he hobbled away in the silence of the night, her name was the only hushed word that could be heard from him, though only audible to his own ears.
"Aleytys…"
The old warrior gave her a rather long sad look, and then turning to the wardrobe again. "I think we'd need something stronger for this..." his first reply was and a deep sigh was the next.
He reached into the wardrobe for to dusty glasses and a bottle with .. well, one couldn't actually say what kind of liquid realy was in that bottle, but one thing Aleytys could've been secure: One could drink it, it contained alcohol, and one could seriously drink your mind away with it.
He poured out the liqour in one of that glasses and handed it to her, before pouring out a glass for himself.
"All that years, since the day you left... when i saw all this happened and where not able to do anything about it.. and everytime i remembered about it.. i prayed for myself, not having to be the one to tell you.."
He chuckled slightly, though it was a rather sad, and ironic chuckle.
"But it appears, that gods dont accept the prayers of old drunkards like me, huh?"
He emtied his glass in one sip and placed it on the bedside table, just to pour himself another glass after taking a seat on his bed.
"Well.. where to start..?"
He reached into the wardrobe for to dusty glasses and a bottle with .. well, one couldn't actually say what kind of liquid realy was in that bottle, but one thing Aleytys could've been secure: One could drink it, it contained alcohol, and one could seriously drink your mind away with it.
He poured out the liqour in one of that glasses and handed it to her, before pouring out a glass for himself.
"All that years, since the day you left... when i saw all this happened and where not able to do anything about it.. and everytime i remembered about it.. i prayed for myself, not having to be the one to tell you.."
He chuckled slightly, though it was a rather sad, and ironic chuckle.
"But it appears, that gods dont accept the prayers of old drunkards like me, huh?"
He emtied his glass in one sip and placed it on the bedside table, just to pour himself another glass after taking a seat on his bed.
"Well.. where to start..?"
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Resting in the cabin from the ship she thought back what happened.
After Aaron telling her the details and the death from her parents she couldn't weep, she had known this deep in her heart anyway.
But what to do against a dictatorship like this at Laemaros ?
She couldn't sleep this night and the talk with Aaron did take a long time.
Both are drunk in the end.
A soft sad smile appears on her lips, her eyes still fixed on the ceiling.
Aaron died two days later, maybe he has given up, maybe he has done all, maybe he has seen no necessary to stay alive. He just died peacefully in his sleep.
At this moment she cried bitter tears, the first time since a long time.
The day before he has said to her she should go back, back to the man she loved, back to the desert and Varshikar, her new home. Laemaros was lost.
She provided for a well-arranged burial and paid everything. Then she packed her little things in the backpack and buying a cabin in a ship.
There was no regret or the feeling she need to stay, it was a easy step to leave Laemaros. She feels Gobaith and Varshikar was her new home, her heart, everything.
Suddenly she has been tear out from her daydreams.... Callings, a dull impact let the ship shudder like a old woman in a storm, she heard bloodcurdling screams....
Pirates.. Oh by all the gods .. Pirates .....
With her own swift, fluid movement she raise up, drawing her two sharp swords, running out to help the crew........
After Aaron telling her the details and the death from her parents she couldn't weep, she had known this deep in her heart anyway.
But what to do against a dictatorship like this at Laemaros ?
She couldn't sleep this night and the talk with Aaron did take a long time.
Both are drunk in the end.
A soft sad smile appears on her lips, her eyes still fixed on the ceiling.
Aaron died two days later, maybe he has given up, maybe he has done all, maybe he has seen no necessary to stay alive. He just died peacefully in his sleep.
At this moment she cried bitter tears, the first time since a long time.
The day before he has said to her she should go back, back to the man she loved, back to the desert and Varshikar, her new home. Laemaros was lost.
She provided for a well-arranged burial and paid everything. Then she packed her little things in the backpack and buying a cabin in a ship.
There was no regret or the feeling she need to stay, it was a easy step to leave Laemaros. She feels Gobaith and Varshikar was her new home, her heart, everything.
Suddenly she has been tear out from her daydreams.... Callings, a dull impact let the ship shudder like a old woman in a storm, she heard bloodcurdling screams....
Pirates.. Oh by all the gods .. Pirates .....
With her own swift, fluid movement she raise up, drawing her two sharp swords, running out to help the crew........
“An easy prey”, Antonius muttered as he was watching the ship which carried the flag of La on it’s mast top. He grinned winningly and his gilded incisor blinked.
Turning around to his crew he made a wide gesture towards the ship. “MEN! Ready your knifes. We shall slaughter this fat pig over there and have a feast.” Antonius liked the sound of the unsheathing metal and he nodded to his bunch of pirates. This shi p was a good sign. The last few weeks they hadn’t encountered anything worth or easy enough to board. His men used to grew too thoughtful once there was a period of no raiding. They came up with stupid ideas during these times. Just three days ago Antonius had to send a man over the plank, because he was speaking ill over his abilities as a captain.
The raiding of this freighter would keep his crew satisfied for the next few weeks. Sometimes he thought they were like spoiled brats. Although this wooden lady was their life, but it was definitely about time that they got onto some real women again. Some fleshy curves would make them think straight again.
20 minutes later Antonius jumped over the rail, screaming along with his men and sabres drawn and wielding. The sailors welcomed them with their few weapons they had and within seconds the battle arouse. Antonius sharp sabre slit a mans chest open...
Turning around to his crew he made a wide gesture towards the ship. “MEN! Ready your knifes. We shall slaughter this fat pig over there and have a feast.” Antonius liked the sound of the unsheathing metal and he nodded to his bunch of pirates. This shi p was a good sign. The last few weeks they hadn’t encountered anything worth or easy enough to board. His men used to grew too thoughtful once there was a period of no raiding. They came up with stupid ideas during these times. Just three days ago Antonius had to send a man over the plank, because he was speaking ill over his abilities as a captain.
The raiding of this freighter would keep his crew satisfied for the next few weeks. Sometimes he thought they were like spoiled brats. Although this wooden lady was their life, but it was definitely about time that they got onto some real women again. Some fleshy curves would make them think straight again.
20 minutes later Antonius jumped over the rail, screaming along with his men and sabres drawn and wielding. The sailors welcomed them with their few weapons they had and within seconds the battle arouse. Antonius sharp sabre slit a mans chest open...
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She fought like she was in a intoxication, pirat for pirat, bloody victims for her blades. Only too well she knew what would be happen to her if she survive this massacre, so she was prepared to die. No thought to stay alive was in her, never she would fall alive in the hands of this dirty bunch.
Suddenly she collide with her back into a man, she turns like a whirl around to look, friend or foe..... and then
...... the world stands still, like a frozen picture. The noises and screams from the battle are like a soft background from a feverish, bloody dream. She stared in his face, a shocked expression in her deep dark eyes. But her skilled movements let aim her blades against his neck before she gasps, nearly inaudible words coming over her lips....
You are dead, I've killed you...You betrayed me... and I killed you .....
Suddenly she collide with her back into a man, she turns like a whirl around to look, friend or foe..... and then
...... the world stands still, like a frozen picture. The noises and screams from the battle are like a soft background from a feverish, bloody dream. She stared in his face, a shocked expression in her deep dark eyes. But her skilled movements let aim her blades against his neck before she gasps, nearly inaudible words coming over her lips....
You are dead, I've killed you...You betrayed me... and I killed you .....
He fought like a madmen. One after the other. Those untrained sailors were easy enemies. But something was wrong. From the corner of his eyes he noticed that two of his men had fallen for the foe’s blades. Suddenly something bumped against his back. First stabbing the sailor infront of him, then turning around to see who ran into him, he froze. Just in the very same second that she had rose her blade to his throat, so did he. Antonius took a moment to realize, but there was no doubt. It was HER. Aleytys Lamar. After all these years he would still recognize her. Although something was wrong with her eyes, he thought. They weren’t as firey anymore as they used to be. They seemed so much colder, even darker. Time has left it’s traces on the princess face. His little princess.
Her words pulled him back out of the memories that had came up at her sight and although he was truly astonished, he grinned winningly.
“My dear Aleytys, I’ve survived more dreadful blows than yours. Yet your blade has carved a sign into my flesh that til today has not faded. I like to think that I survived this day because if you are honest with yourself: You never really wanted to take my life.”
The noises of the battle became quiet. Most of the sailors that offered the resistance were defeated, the others now surrendered. The ship was theirs. Some of his men stood around him and Aleytys now, who were still in the same position. Antonius sabre at her neck, Aleytys sword at his. That’s how it has always been with his Aleytys. She was a fighter. A feline predator circling around it’s prey. Deadly games. In all the time that this woman had stood at his side, he had never dared to think to be superior to her. Although maybe he was even a tad more vicious than she used to be. After all he had betrayed her. No matter what he had felt.
Rudsley cackled. “Look! The gods were merciful and made a woman get onto this ship. The one who slaughtered the most sailors can have her first!”
Her words pulled him back out of the memories that had came up at her sight and although he was truly astonished, he grinned winningly.
“My dear Aleytys, I’ve survived more dreadful blows than yours. Yet your blade has carved a sign into my flesh that til today has not faded. I like to think that I survived this day because if you are honest with yourself: You never really wanted to take my life.”
The noises of the battle became quiet. Most of the sailors that offered the resistance were defeated, the others now surrendered. The ship was theirs. Some of his men stood around him and Aleytys now, who were still in the same position. Antonius sabre at her neck, Aleytys sword at his. That’s how it has always been with his Aleytys. She was a fighter. A feline predator circling around it’s prey. Deadly games. In all the time that this woman had stood at his side, he had never dared to think to be superior to her. Although maybe he was even a tad more vicious than she used to be. After all he had betrayed her. No matter what he had felt.
Rudsley cackled. “Look! The gods were merciful and made a woman get onto this ship. The one who slaughtered the most sailors can have her first!”
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Her voice cuts clear and cold as ice through the upcoming quiet.
The first who dare to touch me will cause the Captain in trouble, or better... in his death... I hope you all have understand me
She pressed the sharp blade with a swift tiny move hard on Antonius neck, still holding eye contact to him. Her dark eyes seeming unemotional and icy like dark obsidians as a bit blood drop down on his white, but now dirty shirt.
And you my lovely dear.... should call your bloodhounds back .. NOW she hisses to Antonius then we can maybe talk a bit, oh, and I let you know.. my life is nothing for me.. so feel free to kill me if you can...
The first who dare to touch me will cause the Captain in trouble, or better... in his death... I hope you all have understand me
She pressed the sharp blade with a swift tiny move hard on Antonius neck, still holding eye contact to him. Her dark eyes seeming unemotional and icy like dark obsidians as a bit blood drop down on his white, but now dirty shirt.
And you my lovely dear.... should call your bloodhounds back .. NOW she hisses to Antonius then we can maybe talk a bit, oh, and I let you know.. my life is nothing for me.. so feel free to kill me if you can...
Antonius still smiled winningly, not minding the blade at his neck. He knew this woman. And he loved to observe her reactions. "Aleytys, you forgot that you are speaking to a bunch of pirates. The only loyality they know is the loyalty towards booze and gold." Some of his men smirked or grinned. Antonius lowered the blade from her neck. She would not kill him, even if she hated him. She maybe could take on one or two men, but killing him would only cause her immediate death.
With the back of his hand he moved the blade slightly away from his neck, knowing that she would give in. He turned to his crew. "Men. Most of you don´t know the lady anymore that is standing here next to me. Her name is Aleytys Lamar and she´s my guest for now on our ship. I don´t recommend anyone of you to touch her, because she will more quickly cut your hands than I will." He looked seriously at his pirates, one after the other. Then he raised his voice: " ´n now stop standing around and get the wares and treasures loaded on our ol´ lady!!"
The men spread and Antonius made a wide gesture towards the ship. "Welcome home, my little princess."
With the back of his hand he moved the blade slightly away from his neck, knowing that she would give in. He turned to his crew. "Men. Most of you don´t know the lady anymore that is standing here next to me. Her name is Aleytys Lamar and she´s my guest for now on our ship. I don´t recommend anyone of you to touch her, because she will more quickly cut your hands than I will." He looked seriously at his pirates, one after the other. Then he raised his voice: " ´n now stop standing around and get the wares and treasures loaded on our ol´ lady!!"
The men spread and Antonius made a wide gesture towards the ship. "Welcome home, my little princess."
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Oh she knew him only too well, this was exactly the reaction she had expected.
Both are too smart and both knew about the fact of the own death by another reaction. So was no choice... and she let him lowering her blade. Still watching his pirates from the corner of her eyes she was like a tensed feather, nevertheless she decided to follow him.
He was handsome as ever, older, 10 years older now and his violent life has marked his face, but the sparkle in his eyes she has well noticed.
In his cabin she chuckled coldly and very quiet before she take a seat.
So.. my dearest Pirat, how about a glass of wine for me ? I mean I stand still under shock. And I hate you .. or should I refresh your knowledge Antonius ? You broke my heart 10 years before ...
Both are too smart and both knew about the fact of the own death by another reaction. So was no choice... and she let him lowering her blade. Still watching his pirates from the corner of her eyes she was like a tensed feather, nevertheless she decided to follow him.
He was handsome as ever, older, 10 years older now and his violent life has marked his face, but the sparkle in his eyes she has well noticed.
In his cabin she chuckled coldly and very quiet before she take a seat.
So.. my dearest Pirat, how about a glass of wine for me ? I mean I stand still under shock. And I hate you .. or should I refresh your knowledge Antonius ? You broke my heart 10 years before ...
Antonius bowed a little in a joking manner. "Your wish is my order.", he said, turning around to find a nice bottle of wine while he listened to what she was saying. While not facing her, she couldn't see that he was grimacing slightly. He poured the wine into the goblets and thought well. Then turning back to her and offering her one of the goblets.
Antonius took a seat next to her.
"No, you don't need to refresh my knowledge, Aleytys. I remember well what happened.", he took a deep sip from the wine. Then he spoke again:
"I'm a foolish man Aleytys. There were so many goldcoins on your pretty head, I couldn't resist. But if you would have left your cabin only 10 minutes later than you did, you would have never took any notice of the deal that was going to happen... simply for the reason what I was going to send them away. I had made up my mind. But it was too late. Before I could calm you, you cuted me down, lady. And most of my men, mind you."
He drank from his goblet again, giving Aleytys time to contemplate and react.
Antonius took a seat next to her.
"No, you don't need to refresh my knowledge, Aleytys. I remember well what happened.", he took a deep sip from the wine. Then he spoke again:
"I'm a foolish man Aleytys. There were so many goldcoins on your pretty head, I couldn't resist. But if you would have left your cabin only 10 minutes later than you did, you would have never took any notice of the deal that was going to happen... simply for the reason what I was going to send them away. I had made up my mind. But it was too late. Before I could calm you, you cuted me down, lady. And most of my men, mind you."
He drank from his goblet again, giving Aleytys time to contemplate and react.
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She takes the goblet and a cold smirk cross her full lips. With care she placed after a first little sip the goblet in front of her at the table.
In her dark eyes gleeming a dangereous sparkle and after a few minutes of silence she answering without any visible emotion.
And you think I'm so foolish to believe such words .. mmh ? Antonius, Antonius ..tz tz tz.
But anyway .. the demon who has offered the gold for my head rot in deep darkness now, defeated from a little princess and her new and true friends.
Although stand the fact you betrayed my love, our love..
She shrugged her slender shoulders and continues, her voice seems like dark velvet embedded in ice
Before you tell me new lies.. let me please know what's in your mind and what you want to do with me. I'm pretty aware about my situation dearest pirat
In her dark eyes gleeming a dangereous sparkle and after a few minutes of silence she answering without any visible emotion.
And you think I'm so foolish to believe such words .. mmh ? Antonius, Antonius ..tz tz tz.
But anyway .. the demon who has offered the gold for my head rot in deep darkness now, defeated from a little princess and her new and true friends.
Although stand the fact you betrayed my love, our love..
She shrugged her slender shoulders and continues, her voice seems like dark velvet embedded in ice
Before you tell me new lies.. let me please know what's in your mind and what you want to do with me. I'm pretty aware about my situation dearest pirat
Antonius leaned against the table next to her where she was sitting and sipped from his wine. “New and true friends, Aleytys? That are strange words coming from you. You know very well that every friendship breaks as soon as it comes to money and personal gain,… and so does love. Anyway…”, he rested down the goblet on the table behind him and looked down to the woman he once betrayed. It was a strange sensation.
“…unless you really enjoy swimming, I guess you are welcome to join our daily business. I don’t assume you forgot what it is like to be a pirate. Did you miss it?”
His eyes sparkled mischievously as he was looking at her. On the sea together with Aleytys Lamar. Again. That was much better than any treasure the ship could have hold.
“…unless you really enjoy swimming, I guess you are welcome to join our daily business. I don’t assume you forgot what it is like to be a pirate. Did you miss it?”
His eyes sparkled mischievously as he was looking at her. On the sea together with Aleytys Lamar. Again. That was much better than any treasure the ship could have hold.
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Chapter IV
The way back home ?
She stood on the ship's rail and let the strong wind ruffle her hair wildly.
A small smile cross her lips and she closing her eyes, listen to the soft noises from the *old Lady*, creaking and pitching through the hard sea condition.
The last 3 weeks it was like she would be never missed 10 years, she found back to a life as a pirate without any hesitate, enjoying the danger, the free and the fights.Never she asked was it wrong or right .. she simple don't care about.
The pirates respect her, after a knife-duel with a sharp tongue roughneck. He had made a brickbat that she only being a whore for the captain. He regret it bitterly, she was too swift for him and her flawless victory seems to impress the whole crew. Antonius watches the fight with a smirk and a proud glint in his eyes.
Antonius .. mmmh... she smiles whimsically whilst her dark eyes travelling over the sea. He tried to seduce her, first gentle and with gifts, then with a hard and passionate kiss. But she couldn't return his feelings, not yet, or maybe not anymore. Love was one thing she don't care much for. The only man she desires and yearns for was Dalan and he was like a constantly shadow, maybe like a guardian shadow ? Antonius accept it.. atleast it seems so.
The loud yell from the man in the crow's nest let awake her form the daydreaming ....* LAND HOOOOO *
She pushing her body away from the rail, stroking with her hands over the black leather outfit, her eyes searching for Antonius.
The way back home ?
She stood on the ship's rail and let the strong wind ruffle her hair wildly.
A small smile cross her lips and she closing her eyes, listen to the soft noises from the *old Lady*, creaking and pitching through the hard sea condition.
The last 3 weeks it was like she would be never missed 10 years, she found back to a life as a pirate without any hesitate, enjoying the danger, the free and the fights.Never she asked was it wrong or right .. she simple don't care about.
The pirates respect her, after a knife-duel with a sharp tongue roughneck. He had made a brickbat that she only being a whore for the captain. He regret it bitterly, she was too swift for him and her flawless victory seems to impress the whole crew. Antonius watches the fight with a smirk and a proud glint in his eyes.
Antonius .. mmmh... she smiles whimsically whilst her dark eyes travelling over the sea. He tried to seduce her, first gentle and with gifts, then with a hard and passionate kiss. But she couldn't return his feelings, not yet, or maybe not anymore. Love was one thing she don't care much for. The only man she desires and yearns for was Dalan and he was like a constantly shadow, maybe like a guardian shadow ? Antonius accept it.. atleast it seems so.
The loud yell from the man in the crow's nest let awake her form the daydreaming ....* LAND HOOOOO *
She pushing her body away from the rail, stroking with her hands over the black leather outfit, her eyes searching for Antonius.
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Antonius had a grim look on his face as he came out of his cabin. “LAND HOOO!” – he heard one of his crew yelling. His face became a tad more grim as he saw Aleytys on the deck.
He had tried everything the past weeks. In a charming way. In a persistant way. In a demanding way. But she wouldn’t give in. One single kiss was everything he had been able to force on her. And although he wouldn’t admit it, but it hurt him. Yet Antonius also thought that it was what he deserved for betraying her.
It was obvious that Aleytys had enjoyed her time with the pirates. In Antonius opinion this was her origin. Yet he wouldn’t force her to stay.
“Gobaith.”, he said to Aleytys as he stood next to her. “You are aware Aleytys, if you leave this ship, there will be barely any possibility to come back here. We might see each other never again. Don’t you think that this old lady here is your home?”.
He had tried everything the past weeks. In a charming way. In a persistant way. In a demanding way. But she wouldn’t give in. One single kiss was everything he had been able to force on her. And although he wouldn’t admit it, but it hurt him. Yet Antonius also thought that it was what he deserved for betraying her.
It was obvious that Aleytys had enjoyed her time with the pirates. In Antonius opinion this was her origin. Yet he wouldn’t force her to stay.
“Gobaith.”, he said to Aleytys as he stood next to her. “You are aware Aleytys, if you leave this ship, there will be barely any possibility to come back here. We might see each other never again. Don’t you think that this old lady here is your home?”.
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Slowly she turns to Antonius, straight looking in his face.
I know this well Antonius and i have to say I enjoyed the stay on the * old lady *. You are a lucky bastard with this ship and crew and maybe .. maybe.. you are right that she could be my home too. But also you know I could never return your feelings and sooner or later would this cause to a problem. You never learned to accept a simple * NO * my friend.
Its time to go home and i have to make a excuse to a man what means a lot to me Antonius.
The palm of her hand rest on his cheek with a soft touch as she speak and her dark eyes locked in his.
Let me go dear .. you know I'm like a cat... I stroll around but always have to go back to my homepoint
I know this well Antonius and i have to say I enjoyed the stay on the * old lady *. You are a lucky bastard with this ship and crew and maybe .. maybe.. you are right that she could be my home too. But also you know I could never return your feelings and sooner or later would this cause to a problem. You never learned to accept a simple * NO * my friend.
Its time to go home and i have to make a excuse to a man what means a lot to me Antonius.
The palm of her hand rest on his cheek with a soft touch as she speak and her dark eyes locked in his.
Let me go dear .. you know I'm like a cat... I stroll around but always have to go back to my homepoint
Antonius looked in her eyes and took her chin into his hand. He gazed quietly at her. He would rather have the ship turn around and travel back into the wide oceans again with her at his side. But against her will,... no.
Her growled slightly and removed his hand from her chin and nodded just slightly. "Fine. I will let you go Aletytys, although I enjoyed our time together. It was nearly like back in the old days. I've made the biggest mistake in my life as I betrayed you. But a man has to life with the consequences of his decisions and I will not make you pay for what I have done. You are free to go."
He shouted over his shoulder: "Aim the harbour, Rudsley!"
Antonius turned back to the lady. "We will reach the harbour in a few minutes. Oh and Aleytys, you won't be able to deny me to visit you one day, keep that in mind. If we cross this island again some time, I will come and have a look how you are living and see if that bastard you love, actually deserves you."
Her growled slightly and removed his hand from her chin and nodded just slightly. "Fine. I will let you go Aletytys, although I enjoyed our time together. It was nearly like back in the old days. I've made the biggest mistake in my life as I betrayed you. But a man has to life with the consequences of his decisions and I will not make you pay for what I have done. You are free to go."
He shouted over his shoulder: "Aim the harbour, Rudsley!"
Antonius turned back to the lady. "We will reach the harbour in a few minutes. Oh and Aleytys, you won't be able to deny me to visit you one day, keep that in mind. If we cross this island again some time, I will come and have a look how you are living and see if that bastard you love, actually deserves you."
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I can barely wait to see you again.
She curls her lips in her usual mocking smile, before he could return anything she leans close to him and kiss softly his lips.
Thank you Antonius... With this words she leaves him quickly, grabbing her backpack and her dark sparkling eyes glancing over the coastal line from Gobaith.
A nearly audible whisper is to hear I'm back again ...
She curls her lips in her usual mocking smile, before he could return anything she leans close to him and kiss softly his lips.
Thank you Antonius... With this words she leaves him quickly, grabbing her backpack and her dark sparkling eyes glancing over the coastal line from Gobaith.
A nearly audible whisper is to hear I'm back again ...
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She missed him. Oh well, yes and damn..she missed him badly.
What she has expected ? That he wait for her, that he is still in Varshikar if she comes back? A lot changed in Varshikar actually and she still avoid to be too present on these days.
Staring with slightly narrowed eyes she sit near Siltaris grave under the palm tree.
Yes it was idiotic to think he is here. A man like him feels hurt if a woman leave without any further word.. But its me, I couldn't talk to anyone, not in this special moment as I feel betrayed. The wish to face my past was simple to strong and I was in need to do this alone. I can only hope to see you again and hope you understand me ....
A deep sigh is to hear, her small fingers touching the sand, but her dark eyes seeming far , far away from this place.
What she has expected ? That he wait for her, that he is still in Varshikar if she comes back? A lot changed in Varshikar actually and she still avoid to be too present on these days.
Staring with slightly narrowed eyes she sit near Siltaris grave under the palm tree.
Yes it was idiotic to think he is here. A man like him feels hurt if a woman leave without any further word.. But its me, I couldn't talk to anyone, not in this special moment as I feel betrayed. The wish to face my past was simple to strong and I was in need to do this alone. I can only hope to see you again and hope you understand me ....
A deep sigh is to hear, her small fingers touching the sand, but her dark eyes seeming far , far away from this place.
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Nestled in his arms and with closed eyes she feels warm and fuzzy, simple complete. A unusual sweet smile plays on her lips.
Yesterday she took Dalan out from the Jail in Trolls Bane , only for given her word to Taliss and Dantagon. She had to chuckle.. Dalan a criminal, what a picture. We will see what the Trial brings out.
That he had acted weird and strange was a bit her fault, too. She feels still somewhat of regret that her leave from Gobaith he let him be so disarranged. But he gave her the chance to explain.
A short thought cross through her mind to this other man from her past, the man who has give her a night angel blossom, the man she had thought he was dead. What a surprise to found him near the Nordmark, but this should be her secret.
Slowly she opened her eyes to look in Dalans sleeping face. The moon stood full over the Oasis and a magical silver light dances around both lovers. Her calm, usually cold, face shows deep love and trust and her whisper was only a motion from her lips
I love you ....
Yesterday she took Dalan out from the Jail in Trolls Bane , only for given her word to Taliss and Dantagon. She had to chuckle.. Dalan a criminal, what a picture. We will see what the Trial brings out.
That he had acted weird and strange was a bit her fault, too. She feels still somewhat of regret that her leave from Gobaith he let him be so disarranged. But he gave her the chance to explain.
A short thought cross through her mind to this other man from her past, the man who has give her a night angel blossom, the man she had thought he was dead. What a surprise to found him near the Nordmark, but this should be her secret.
Slowly she opened her eyes to look in Dalans sleeping face. The moon stood full over the Oasis and a magical silver light dances around both lovers. Her calm, usually cold, face shows deep love and trust and her whisper was only a motion from her lips
I love you ....
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Time to settle down, my dear
This was speaked in a slow and quiet manner from her, accompanied by a nod.
After Dalans trial and the judgment that he has only to payback a few of silvercoins, both had wonderful days with eachother.
In her mind was a special thing to surprise him, give him finally a reason to stay in Varshikar and the feeling he has a new home.
Still she feels guilty ... he had all lost, for her, he had acted strange, cause of her leaving, he need a new *homepoint*, definitely.
The rumor she heard about Edward let her amused smile. He seems to have married Ashayen. She could now think of him without feeling pain, or hate, she don't care much about.
Her thoughtful gaze rest at the flames from the campfire and she nods again.
Time to put things straight ...
This was speaked in a slow and quiet manner from her, accompanied by a nod.
After Dalans trial and the judgment that he has only to payback a few of silvercoins, both had wonderful days with eachother.
In her mind was a special thing to surprise him, give him finally a reason to stay in Varshikar and the feeling he has a new home.
Still she feels guilty ... he had all lost, for her, he had acted strange, cause of her leaving, he need a new *homepoint*, definitely.
The rumor she heard about Edward let her amused smile. He seems to have married Ashayen. She could now think of him without feeling pain, or hate, she don't care much about.
Her thoughtful gaze rest at the flames from the campfire and she nods again.
Time to put things straight ...
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Aleytys strolls, lost in thoughts, through her beloved Varshikar. Her final decision to settle down here finally, together with Dalan, opens again a new chapter in her life.
However, where - and before all things how pay a home ?
In addition, she was tiredly to do simply *Nothing*, but still she avoided to meet much people, though.
A light smile is playing on her lips as the castle appears before her. Why do not visit her old friend Djironnyma and ask him for an advice?
Resolutely she steers her steps there...
However, where - and before all things how pay a home ?
In addition, she was tiredly to do simply *Nothing*, but still she avoided to meet much people, though.
A light smile is playing on her lips as the castle appears before her. Why do not visit her old friend Djironnyma and ask him for an advice?
Resolutely she steers her steps there...
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More then a year later ......
She thought back..one year, more then a year.... whilst sitting in the dark of the Oasis and watching the stars.
Not easy to do so, cause her heart burns about the lost of Dalan. He was dead, at least a grave told this clear and unambiguous.
After the hastily departure from the Island, unexpected, but Dalan want her on his side, she was coming to the Mainland. At this time a friend of Dalans youth living there and had send a parchment for help.
Dalan with his principles of loyalty rushes to help his friend against a big lousy, foul bandit horde, all maraud Mercenaries and formerly Knights with excellent weapons and tactics.
Faster as expected they were involved in countless dirty fights-- day by day.. sleeping short and less, the smell of blood and hate around.
Dalans friend was trying to rescue his house and family, but the Bandits also had the goal to rid them off from landscape and keep the impressive Castle as a important hideout. She never had understood was the real reason was behind, though. Her presumption was another.. she would bet of it Dalan's friend had stolen some booty from the bandits.
But she was never a person who judged others.. and respected Dalans wish.
He had saved her life twice and this was a question of honor for her to help him now, to payback a bit from this debt.
The last day she still could not remember very well .. The battle was hard and grim, but nothing special, it was just a battle like the others the last few weeks ago. Dalan was out of view .. and would never return.
As she realized in the night he was missed she takes some proviant and a horse, riding to the battlegrounds to search for him, with Dalans friend on her side.
Both tried to find any sign, anything, searching desperate for information about his disappearance.
After some days of quiet... the bandits had stopped unexpectedly the attacks, a blood drenched shirt and also his armor was found near the house. A simple letter on the belongings, under his helmet, had been lying there, too.
* He is dead, his grave can be found under the big oak, northwest of this house *
Aleytys hits her fists with a piercing scream on a rock, not caring about her damaged hand, again and again. Then she ran to the oak ...
Slowly she returned with her thoughts back to Varshikar. A dark desperate heart was coming home, searching for a bit peace in her life. So painfully the lost of her love, of this man, *Dalan ....* she whispered, repeating several times his name, but no tears are left. She was hiding all emotions during the days, speaking and living in Varshikar like a empty puppet, simple try to live a *normal* life.
I'm cursed, not more and not less .. I'm bringing misfortune over all people i love... Her voice faded in the darkness and she falls in another restless sleep with nightmares.
She thought back..one year, more then a year.... whilst sitting in the dark of the Oasis and watching the stars.
Not easy to do so, cause her heart burns about the lost of Dalan. He was dead, at least a grave told this clear and unambiguous.
After the hastily departure from the Island, unexpected, but Dalan want her on his side, she was coming to the Mainland. At this time a friend of Dalans youth living there and had send a parchment for help.
Dalan with his principles of loyalty rushes to help his friend against a big lousy, foul bandit horde, all maraud Mercenaries and formerly Knights with excellent weapons and tactics.
Faster as expected they were involved in countless dirty fights-- day by day.. sleeping short and less, the smell of blood and hate around.
Dalans friend was trying to rescue his house and family, but the Bandits also had the goal to rid them off from landscape and keep the impressive Castle as a important hideout. She never had understood was the real reason was behind, though. Her presumption was another.. she would bet of it Dalan's friend had stolen some booty from the bandits.
But she was never a person who judged others.. and respected Dalans wish.
He had saved her life twice and this was a question of honor for her to help him now, to payback a bit from this debt.
The last day she still could not remember very well .. The battle was hard and grim, but nothing special, it was just a battle like the others the last few weeks ago. Dalan was out of view .. and would never return.
As she realized in the night he was missed she takes some proviant and a horse, riding to the battlegrounds to search for him, with Dalans friend on her side.
Both tried to find any sign, anything, searching desperate for information about his disappearance.
After some days of quiet... the bandits had stopped unexpectedly the attacks, a blood drenched shirt and also his armor was found near the house. A simple letter on the belongings, under his helmet, had been lying there, too.
* He is dead, his grave can be found under the big oak, northwest of this house *
Aleytys hits her fists with a piercing scream on a rock, not caring about her damaged hand, again and again. Then she ran to the oak ...
Slowly she returned with her thoughts back to Varshikar. A dark desperate heart was coming home, searching for a bit peace in her life. So painfully the lost of her love, of this man, *Dalan ....* she whispered, repeating several times his name, but no tears are left. She was hiding all emotions during the days, speaking and living in Varshikar like a empty puppet, simple try to live a *normal* life.
I'm cursed, not more and not less .. I'm bringing misfortune over all people i love... Her voice faded in the darkness and she falls in another restless sleep with nightmares.