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nickimlow wrote:I'd been hugged too many times in the past 24 hours.
LOL. It's been an emotional time for everyone.
*Max*
"Right," I answer Alexander, straightening up. I'm pleased that Sarah at last, seems to be a bit more collected. I hope it lasts, although I've thought we'd had this settled more than once since we'd gotten to this planet.
"Everyone looks great, so let's head on downstairs and see what's happening," I suggest. I reach out and take Liz by the elbow and lead the group out of the room and down the hall past Xadalyn's room towards the grand staircase.
OOC: Ouch. I hate it when I accidentally lose my posts!! I need to remember to copy them!! Or save them into a word documnet or something ... Oh fudge.
And is Anna really not playing Justin anymore?
Alexander
We followed Dad as he led the way. Our family did attend functions and dinners together occasionally, but this was something new to all of us- maybe less so for Dad, but still. It was probably strangest for Justin, who before that had known nothing of our origins.
As we approached the bottom of the stairs, I saw it. It wasn't that hard to miss. The entrance was grand, the huge doors engraved with the royal seal and adorned with lights and what seemed like gems- well, maybe they weren't gems. Plastic, perhaps. Why waste precious stones on doors? I grinned to myself. Why was I pondering that matter? Trivial, Xan. So trivial.
When we reached the entrance, I took my sister's hand and whispered into her ear, "This is just so weird, isn't it?"
It was crazy weird. And I still couldn't get over the fact that I was wearing that ridiculous costume . . .
Liz takes my elbow and I put one hand over hers as we walk through the doors to the great Hall. It feels both new and yet amazingly familiar, like so much of this world. The hall is decorated in blue and silver, looking a little like a Hanakah celebration except for the deep red accents peppered around the place.
A large number of people are already gathered, milling around and waiting for the banquet to start. Nobody's here to announce us, and I'm not really sure how we'd be introduced anyway. As we walk in, I scan the crowd, looking for familiar faces, but I can't remember any of these people. I'm sure at least half of them are people who would have been known to me as Xanakin, but my faulty memory isn't supplying the information I need.
Then I spot Larak and breath a sigh of relief. "This way," I suggest, leading my family in that direction.
My family and I walk down to the great Hall and we stop at the entrance. And I must say it looks so Amazing but weird at the same time. I never seen anything like this, But thank God they suggested a hearing Aid so I wont be bored out of my mind at this party. As I stood there, I felt someone grabbed my hand and held it. I look up and see my brother Xan. I smile at him and he lean in and whisper in my ear."This is just so weird, isn't it?" He tells me.
And I must say I do agree it is weird but it looks like going be fun. I held Xan's hand tightly as Dad drag us across the room to greet his friend that I never seen or heard about.
I pulled away from Xan and look at the stranger, but I do what I always do, I introude myself. "Hi I'm Sarah....." I smile, I'm not sure to shake his hand or whatever they do to greet themself.
I'm surprised as Sarah introduces herself before I can even say hello to Larak. She'd been so withdrawn since we got here, I hardly expected her to be the first to speak. It's nice to see that she really is making an effort her. Maybe she really has realized that she's not the only one whose world has been overturned.
"Yes," I smile at my friend. "Hello, Larak. You've already met my wife, Liz Evans," I say. It was before we were married when Larak abducted Brody to tell us about the grandarium crystals, but it was still Larak and still Liz. "And these are my other children. This is Alexander or Xan, and, as she already told you, Sarah. Children, this is Larak Tal`Lens, Ruler of the planet Taltos."
I smile at the young lady that comes to introduce herself to me. "Well its nice to meet you Sarah."
"Hello, Larak. You've already met my wife, Liz Evans, "And these are my other children. This is Alexander or Xan, and, as she already told you, Sarah. Children, this is Larak Tal`Lens, Ruler of the planet Taltos."" Max says and I glance at Liz. "Yes of course, Liz Parker Evans. I'm glad we finally have a chance to meet under none world ending circumstances.” I tell her and I add’ “Max you have a beautiful wife and daughter.” I say then I get a look at the young man standing next to Max and I believe my heart stops.
The boy has Max’s features but he certainly does not have Liz Parker’s eyes. I know those eyes, those eyes belong to Ava Tessana Arrios. I quickly recover before anyone notices. Time for questions will be later. “Its’s nice to meet you Alexander.” I manage to get out before the royal music starts to play and I know that’s my cue. “Excuse me.” I say leaving the family at head towards the bottom of the grand staircase.
Xada appears at the top of the staircase and everyone stops what they are doing to watch the young Queen ascend the stairs with perfect grace. She is the image of the perfect future Queen strong, willful, distant, and untouchable. I wonder once again exactly what hardships she went through as a young child that would make a young woman so remote, even to those closest to her. Why she always seemed to distance herself even from the ones that loved her. I glance over at Max and for a second our eyes lock and I wonder if he is thinking the same thing. Perhaps there is hope after all. With him here maybe he can make her feel safe, because I’m sure she never does.
As soon as she steps on the bottom step I offer her my hand and she takes it and I lead her to the dance floor. I can’t help but feel how this isn’t right, afterall I am only doing this because everyone thinks her father is dead, it’s the father that gives the first dance. We start dancing and more people join in, giving everyone the sign that the festivities have began.
“Are you trying to give your father a heart attack with your choice of attire?” I whisper into her ear as we dance. “She looks at me confused and I explain. “On Earth that dress would be considered a bit....well lets just say a father wouldn’t approve.”
She rolls her eyes at me. “Uncle Larek this is not Earth. And besides, I’m a grown woman, I’ll wear whatever I please.” She says and I just nod my head and smirk. “Okay then.” I say and I stop our dancing and take her hand leading her right towards Max.
“Wait…Larek…wait…people will talk.” She tells me somewhat panicky and I wonder if that’s what she’s really worried about or if she’s scared to open up to Max. “Let them talk.” I say stopping in front of Max I bow slightly before handing Xada’s hand over to him. And a few people look over curious. “She’s all yours smart mouth and all.”
Sarah's fingers tightened around mine as we followed Dad toward a friend of his.
A friend, from before.
My sister suprised all of us when she introduced herself, quite chirpily. I grinned to myself- she was back to her usual self, all right.
"This is Alexander or Xan, and, as she already told you, Sarah. Children, this is Larak Tal`Lens, Ruler of the planet Taltos."
"How do you do," I said awkwardly. I wasn't sure if my parents had ever mentioned his name before. Perhaps not.
“It’s nice to meet you Alexander,” the man replied quite naturally.
Before anything else could be said, music began to sound in the Hall. Larak excused himself and went to the staircase, where everyone's attention was directed. I turned to look as well, and saw my sister descending.
My jaw dropped. My twin was wearing an outfit that was by far more extravagant than Sarah's had been before the alterations; the two-piece thing looked like it was supposed to be someone's undergarments. Then again, I felt like I was in a bathrobe.
Was I experiencing a culture shock or what?
Larak led Xadalyn in a dance and soon after, more people were spilling onto the floor, moving to the music.
Blend in, Xan, I said to myself as I slowly edged away from my family. Blend in with the big crowd of dancing aliens.
Where, I wondered, was Kyria? Was she going to show? And if she did, was she going to avoid me? And heck, why was I thinking about her? It was almost as if I had a crush on her or something.
. . . shut up, you idiot. You met her yesterday, and the girl's your sister's bodyguard, for heaven's sake! Plus, she probably thinks you're a boring, nosy lunatic.
As Larak greets Alexander, he gets a strange look on his face. "And this is Justin Valenti, a family friend," I add, introducing our stowaway. Before Larak can respond, a familiar music suddenly fills the room and everyone's attention goes to the stair. Descending slowly, alone, is Xadalyn. I can't help but wonder why she has no escort and where Kyria is.
I also wonder what she's thinking to be wearing a dress like that! I can handle the bare midriff -- it reminds me of the clothing Liz used to wear all the time. But the top is so small -- like a bathing suit. But when she turns around to dance with Larak and I see how the back is barely holding onto her, I have to bite my lip.
She's older than Sarah. She's grown up with a different culture. Still, it seems a Queen should show a little more decorum...
As the others join in the dancing I look at my two girls. Liz and Sarah. As hard as it is to leave the children alone, I truly can't make any other choice. "Liz? Would you care to dance?"
She nods, smiling as we take to the floor. We stay near the children, so I can try to watch them, although I must admit most of the attention that I'm not giving to Liz is going towards Larak and Xadalyn. I feel like there's something significant there. Larak wasn't asked, he just went. Like it was something agreed upon. But why? I feel like I should know, but the memory stays stubbornly out of reach.
As the song ends, our feet still and I pull Liz close. Larak is walking in this direction, with Xadalyn. She seems to be disagreeing with something, but her face is pleasant and serene as the two of them arrive before Liz and me.
Larak bows to me and I freeze. I'm not here as a king. What will people think of him bowing to me? It wasn't too obvious, but someone may have noticed. Larak simply hands Xadalyn over, “She’s all yours smart mouth and all.”
"Happy Birthday, Xadalyn," I tell her, deciding to stick to safe conversation for the moment.
OOC: Okay guys, sorry once again for not having a post in awhile and once again Im so far behind with reading... work and some traveling are really kickin me in the ass, but I like this game so Im really trying guys! Im gona just jump in here.
Kyria
I stood in the background and hid in the shadows when first entering the party. At first I did not want to be noticed... it was easy to watch other that way. I watched all the guests, trying to get a feel for them. Trying to make sure each one was there for the right reasons. I watched as all the guest were taken by Xada's, their Queen's, beauty. I then caught eye of Maxwell as he introduced his children to Larek. Sarah looked goregous but her brother looked stunning. Since when did I have time to drool over the opposite sex? I thought to myself as I ventured out into the party to enjoy myself and let the rest of the staff worry.
I walked to get myself a glass of something to drink and said some hellos.
I take in the party as I usually do at these things…stay charming and see how many woman I can get before the end of the night. Xada comes in looking…so sexy it hurts, but I won’t let her ruin my night. She made it perfectly clear that she didn’t want me. Me. A man that seduce anybody and the one woman I want I know I can never really have…sure her body is one thing…buts its her heart I want the most, and I don’t think anybody could thaw through that ice.
I watch her though. A man can look right? And men always want what they can’t have too. She was dancing with my father. God, my father thinks her the perfect little angel. The daughter of his best friend can obviously do no wrong in his eyes. Oh if he only knew what his little angel could do in the bedroom. A wicked smile touches my lips at the thought.
Now she’s talking to another guy, right in front of me! She’s trying to make me jealous, well two can play at that game. I walk up to a cute, young little brunette. “Would you like to dance.” I ask with a sexy smile. She looks at me a little shocked at first but then nods. I take her hand in mine and lead her to the dance floor walking right past Xada and the man she’s talking too.
I gently brush my fingertips across her bare back as I pass, making sure the guy she was with saw me but the girl I was leading to the dance floor didn’t. I wanted him to know that Xada was mine, or going to be mine, either way. Xada locks eyes with me for a moment before simply turning and continue he conversation with the man as if nothing happened! I lead the girl to the dance floor and we start to sway to the music. “What your name love?” I whisper seductively close to her ear.
Oh fudge.
