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Post by Prince Phobos on Nov 9, 2008 11:47:19 GMT -5
Vathek: "Not so fast! You know the punishment for entering the prince's throne room without being summoned." He grabs Will by the shoulder & turns her around. The two soldiers move to block the paths of the other servants. ___________ Phobos: "This ought to be fun to watch. Nothing better to brighten one's day than watching worthless servants being beaten to death." *takes a step forward* Wait! Did he say five servants? No... It can't be! *has the green liquid show him where the guardians are now* No, not now! Not today! If fighting starts, then the ball will be ruined! My plans...He rushes to the doors. __________ Vathek: "You're not getting off the hook that easily." *eyes begin to glow* "I'm gonna enjoy killing..."The soldiers draw their swords. Just then, inner throne doors slam open as Phobos charges through. Phobos: "Noooo!" *slows down to a fast-walk as he moves toward them* "I won't let you hurt them!"Everyone freezes. Vathek: "B-but... My prince...?"Phobos: "Don't you realize how precious they are?" *gently takes Will from Vathek* "We owe them for all their hard work. If not for them, tonights ball just wouldn't be possible."Vathek: "What of their punishment? The law says..."Phobos: "Today is a special day. A day of peace..." *slightly kneels & hugs Will* "All transgressions shall be forgiven."Vathek: "...!"(Obviously, the Dark Prince is furious with anger but he is an excellent actor & shows no sign of how he really feels or the lies he speaks.)
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Post by Will on Nov 9, 2008 12:13:57 GMT -5
*Will's eyes and mouth dropped open when Phobos hugged her*
What the-!?!? Has he been brainwashed? What the heck is going on here?!
"Oh um, right, then we'll just go then" Will said faintly
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Post by Prince Phobos on Nov 9, 2008 13:25:34 GMT -5
Phobos: "To the ball, I hope. You've already done so much. It's only fair that you get to share in the fun." If Elyon is able to hypnotize them as well as the rebels, then I can kill two birds with one stone. My victory shall be complete.
He releases her as he stands to look at the others.
Phobos: "You may all come." *looks over his shoulder* "You too, Vathek."
Vathek: "But my lord..." *quickly kneels & bows his head* "It would be an honor."
The dark prince glances back at Will with a smile & opens a telepathic connection with Will.
Phobos (telepathy): Fear not, Guardian of the Veil. You & your friends shall be glamoured so only myself & my sister shall know who you really are. No harm will come to you this day.
He waits for her telepathic or verbal response.
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Post by Will on Nov 9, 2008 14:02:44 GMT -5
*Will could barely hide her surprise as she took a sharp intake of air.*
Phobos is in my head! He found us out!
Although it shouldn't have surprised her. They never should have left the ballroom, but at least now they knew Phobos' plans, or at least Hay Lin did. Will glanced back at Phobos with determination
To Phobos: We don't fear you, and we're not here to fight either. We only came to make sure that you didn't do anything stupid to harm Elyon or the rebels. You can play you're nice and innocent game with everyone tonight, but we know better
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Post by Prince Phobos on Nov 9, 2008 15:48:55 GMT -5
Phobos (telepathy): How cruel... *forms a hurt expression on his face* I go against my better judgment & offer to let you & your friends partake in the festivities, yet you accuse me? Have I ever done anything to hurt you, my dear Will? No. I have never done anything against you or your friends. What my minions may have done in the past was either by the order of Lord Cedric or by their own free will. I had nothing to do with any of it. But does that matter to you? No. In your eyes, I am a cruel tyrant & always will be. Nothing I do or say can convince you otherwise. I can go on & on about how I asked Lord Cedric to bring my sister here so she could take her rightful place as queen of Metamoor, but what good would it do? *a tear falls down his cheek* Your mind is filled with hate & your heart is made of ice. I'd never willingly let any harm come to dear, sweet Elyon. She is my little sister & I love her with all my heart. *wipes away the tear* But believe what you will. Elyon brings joy & hope to the peasants of Meridian. I will not let you force her to return to Earth against her will! *turns to face Vathek & his soldiers & smiles* "Come. The party will start soon & it would be unfortunate if it were to start without the maid of honor. We must make sure the light of my life doesn't get lost on her way."
He walks toward the open door. Vathek & the two soldiers follow him.
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Post by airgirl on Nov 9, 2008 17:40:19 GMT -5
Cedric walked behind all of them a few seconds later, confusion etched on his face.
Why had Phobos been staring so long at one of the servants? It was as if he was concentrating on something....
Cedric walked by them as well and gasped as he saw the faces under the hoods as he followed his prince toward the door. The Guardians!
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Post by Will on Nov 9, 2008 17:55:51 GMT -5
*Will faced Phobos angrily. How could he even attempt to act so innocent?*
Phobos:Good, then we're on the same page, if that is what you are truly after. But don't even try to act as if we're the bad guys. I'm not going to forget you torturing me for the Heart of Kandrakar when I first came here anytime soon.
*Will stepped back with the other Guardians*
Do what you want, but if your plans ever change for the worst, realize that you won't win.
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Post by Hay Lin on Nov 9, 2008 18:20:06 GMT -5
Hay Lin hung back a little from the others when Phobos first approached them, doing her best to look away from the evil prince so her scowl would be less evident. Those liars! She'd heard them talking, she knew what they were planning for the rebels. Air was a tricky element, wasn't it? She smiled, then managed to compose herself and step up to join the rest of the group, looking calm. Phobos was a much better actor, but she wasn't hopeless. I'll explain as soon as we get back to the "party", Tara. They give me the creeps. Something about the way Phobos was staring at Will made her hesitate to detail the plan she'd overheard. Better to wait for the cover of the party.
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Post by Prince Phobos on Nov 10, 2008 1:42:57 GMT -5
Phobos stops at the door but doesn't turn around.
Phobos (to Will): It pains me deeply to learn that you are one to carry a grudge. I only intended to return the Heart of Kandrakar to it's true owners in Kandrakar. I didn't want to torture you, but you gave me no choice. You were being stubborn. I never wanted to harm you. In any case, I am mature enough to admit that what I did was wrong & should not have happened. I am sorry. As a friend of Elyon's, I thought you'd understand. But no...
He cuts the telepathic connection as he walks out the door. Vathek & the soldiers follow.
[Phobos, Vathek, & two soldiers: Exit to Halls]
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Post by Prince Phobos on Nov 10, 2008 14:25:25 GMT -5
[Enter from Halls]
Soldier A (to the guardians): "Come on, you. The prince's throne room is no place for servants while he is absent. Now back to your posts!"
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Post by Will on Nov 10, 2008 17:12:57 GMT -5
*Will gave the soldier an icy glare as the Guardians swept out of the room and into the hallway*
"It's a good thing that you guys didn't hear the crap that Phobos was just saying because otherwise they'd be nobody to hold me back from kicking him,"Will muttered through clenched teeth so that only her friends could hear.
"He's trying to twist everything I said, or thought, or whatever, and make himself look all nice and innocent" Will said as they turned the corner and looked back at the soldiers watching them. Pink sparks emanated from her fists as she walked.
Whoa, maybe I should calm down, Will thought.
"I just hate not knowing what they're up to."
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Post by Taranee on Nov 10, 2008 17:24:26 GMT -5
"I'm still not sure we can trust him... We'll just have to wait and see."
[exit: Guardians to ball room]
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Post by Prince Phobos on Nov 10, 2008 17:58:25 GMT -5
The soldier merely follows them out the room & into the hall.
Soldier A: Sheesh! Since when did the servants start getting whiny? If I wanted to, I could report them... *shrugs* But today is a day of peace.
[Exit to Castle Ballroom]
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Post by Will on Nov 10, 2008 18:55:31 GMT -5
OOC: Tara said that we're heading to the ballroom
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Post by Susan Vandom on Nov 19, 2008 19:45:17 GMT -5
Cedric wasn't quite sure what Phobos had in mind, hugging Will and acting all innocent. He could tell he was using telepathy with her from the changing expressions, but he couldn't get in on the telepathic coversation unless Phobos linked a mental chain to him. Nevertheless Cedric knew better. After acting for most of his life, he concealed any bit of surprise perfectly. He followed Phobos and the rest into the halls.
[Exit: Cedric to the Halls]
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