Rei turned his glare to Theris.
"Well, given that I didn't even get a chance to look at it, there is no difference either way. As for reason and civility, both are highly...manmade standards." He shrugged. "Ara, some poetry does indeed show the soul...some poets, on the other hand, simply cannot write a meaningful piece to save their lives. But I am not here to be a poetry critic. I take my leave, then, for now."
He returned to the castle, assuming once again the form of the Werewolf Cobo Angel, just in time to see the Princess collapsing and guards rushing around her.
Ara, this would be the perfect time for me to steal the princess away to the little domain...
For now, he turned to Ga'Thar Shrike and Marzella, and immediately felt that Shrike was a vampire. However, given that Rei was much older, he felt himself safe and undetectable in his guise.
"What happened to the princess?" he asked. He flawlessly pretended to be genuinely concerned.

Isabella tried to push the guards away from her, "I..I'm fine. I dunno..am I supposed to keep track on things like that?" she asked, her face was paler than usual, her eyelids slightly purple and her lips were dry, she had obviously went as long as she could, something she was highly known for, nearly starving herself of the most basic vampiric need. Blood. She wasn't able to push the guards away, but she managed a kind smile, "I'm fine..really." Her black hair fell in her face as she let the guards take her to the infirmary. She crinkled her nose at the thought of feeding, but dying was the last thing her kingdom needed from her, her father had no other relatives who could take over the throne afterall.

Mars directed her guards carefully with a very commanding voice. “Men ensure the princess reaches the infirmary… she requires blood.” Marzela turned to look at “Cobo” she doesn’t like to drink blood… I know not why she is so stubborn…” she sniffed the air. “hmmm… what are you… the scent of a vampire… and the… feel of a…” she paused thinking. “werewolf… I think you’ve been around to many vampires lately…” she turned on a heel before moving to catch up with her men. “Princess… your far from fine… and yes your suppose to feed… on a regular basis… the longer you go without blood the weaker you get… until you die. Now you wouldn’t want your parents to be left all alone would you? Not to mention I’d have to fend off your mother’s mother… by myself…”

"Ow." Andre murmured as a long stream of blood spilled from his mouth. "Those bandits came out of now where!" One of idiotic knights that was guarding his screamed. Andre looked down at the knife that had pierced his stomach area. "Damn." He said in pain and spit out some of the blood. One of the knights that should have been guarding Andre groaned. "Oh quit complaining idiot, your only here because dad made you." He said while ripping out the knife and stumbling onto his feet.

Andrew made his way to the castle his father told him about. "So this is the place, it better be fun." He said while limping into the castle grounds.

"Well, Werewolves usually hang around Vampires these days, but the older ones tend to attack us still, every now and then, I guess life long rivalry is something thats hard to give up.." she said, forcing out the longest sentence she's made since falling somewhat ill, "I don't feed for the sake of the humans I will have to rule in the future, I want to set an example, that not all Vampire are monsters who give into their blood lust." she said with a reckless grin, "Alright alright, you don't have to get all technical on me, I'll feed more often, I remember what it's like fending my grandmother off on your own, I was wearing pink, frilly, knee length dressed for ten years, not to mention she put Jen in them also." Isabella said, coughing afterward, then shivering, "Oh...did I forget to mention...she's coming to the wedding, if I ever have one.. so be ready for my grandmother..suprise!"

Rei glanced sideways at Marzela. Hmm, she had nearly discerned his identity--at least, that he was not Cobo Angel. But given how powerfully the illusion was created, he was confident she would not be able to know for sure that he wasn't the Werewolf.
He turned his attention back to the princess, formulating a plan of action. Once they took her to the infirmary, in her weakened state, she would be easy prey. Any guards around her could be dispatched, or avoided easily enough. Once that was finished, he could just take her, and remove her to the Secret Domain. Simple, both in its planning and, Rei was sure, in its execution.
"Indeed princess," he said. "I don't want to annoy you, but I do know how bad blood deficiency can get..."
Rei was patient, but he wanted the princess to get to the infirmary quickly. Every second wasted was another second Cobo Angel might actually arrive, and then things would have to be a bit less...subtle, than he had planned.

Isabella finally pulled herself from the guards, something that wouldn't be thought possible in her state, seeing as she's probably almost went a month without feeding, maybe even longer. She began walking, her posture was proper, but it was obvious she was using all she had to walk, "I'd rather keep my dignity." she said in a sweet voice, "Plus..I know I'm heavy." she said with a laugh, still smiling. She began walking down the hall, turning left for the infirmary instead of the throne room, the guards quickly, and worriedly behind her, as if to catch her should she pass out midstep. Which, knowing Isabella, would be highly possible. Once inside, she dropped herself onto the bed, only one of her arms fell from the table in exhaustion, and she closed her purple eyelids, wondering if mars actually believed her fib about feeding more often, it was highly unlikely that she'd keep to that promise, she only fed frequently when Albakove was under attack, or planned to go to war, finding a suitor didn't sound dangerous enough in her book.

Rei nodded as she left.
"I'll give you some privacy, then."
He turned and looked out the window. The sun had already begun to set half-way over the horizon; night would be falling verysoon.
And that is when I will make my move, thought Rei, a blank grin spreading across the face of Cobo Angel. Ara, really, the poor girl should feed a little more often...she doesn't seem, even with my earlier, undisguised visit, to understand her peril.
Rei watched the number of guards and their equipment. Not that it really mattered; Rei knew very well he could easily dispatch the guards with a mere movement of his hand.
Of course, I will have to wait for all these other insects to leave...but I suppose that should be soon.

Mars stayed by the princess’ bed. “Now young lady you aren’t a monster for drinking blood… you in fact are just as civil as any human… they devour and kill to eat… we simple drain some blood and were both on our way elsewhere. Oh my night is coming… I should probably return to my tower… without the sun my strength will dwindle until am no stronger then a normal vampire… Well I must be going Princess Bella remember if I find out your not feeding regularly am telling grand ma!”

Soon, night had begun to fall. The sun had just barely set behind the horizon, and the sky was a dark blue. In Cobo Angel's room, Rei was boredly playing around with a few of Cobo Angel's things that had arrived ahead of the apparently delayed Werewolf. However, as the moon began to become visible Rei felt himself become empowered by its presence and the Sun's disappearance.
"Ara...now is the time..."
He stood up, and walked out of the room; as he did so, he dropped Cobo Angel's appearance and assumed his own, and allowed himself to blend with the shadows. He made his way to the infirmary, staying out of sight of the guards. Only one spotted him, and Rei simply caused him to fall asleep for a moment. When he awoke, he had no memory of Rei.
Soon, Rei had arrived in the infirmary. He watched the princess, lying apparently asleep, in her bed, alone, as the one named Marzella had left. This was it.
Rei stepped out of the shadows of the moonlit infirmary, and murmured, "Good evening, princess..."
He silenced her before she could scream, though because she was a vampire she could manage some noise.

By the time the moon had come into view Mars had already moved up the thousand or so steps to reach her room. Her body bare as a bodkin the moonlight dancing around her giving her a enchanting glow. Her long floor length black hair was draped over her like a cloak as she stared out of the large window that faced the east and another that faced the west. The room was filled with special mirrors that kept the sun’s light captured for an hour or two. This light had already faded so went back to her bed which was located in the middle of her room and laid down her eyes closing to meet the visions and dreams that came to her.

After the incedent Ga'thar went to his room seeing it was almost night,When he reached his room he heard a faint noise. Ga'Thar went to investigate, he came to the infirmy he stoped and went back he noticed the guards standing there. He knew they would not let him in he needed a esscuse, Ga'Thar unshealthed his blade im probobaly going to regret this... he cut a meduim sized cut into his arm. He walked towards the guards "I sliped and fell and cut my self" he showed the cut "May I come in" they allowed him in but took his blade from him. He entered the infirmy and looked around he looked into a room. He saw it Isabella and the vampire he saw before the princess looked shocked and not the good kind Ga'Thar took action not thinking but knowing something wasnt right he ran in th room an etempted to punch Rei in the head.

(OOC: Each little paragraph thingy is to each of your replies 1st is to Mars's 2nd to Rei's and 3rd to Ga'Thar's, you all don't have to write this much lol XD)

Isabella frowned a bit, feeling like Mars was giving her a motherly speech, but she just laughed, she liked Mars, she kept Isabella's feet on the ground, theres been so many incidents where Mars has saved her life, Isabella couldn't even begin repaying her friend, nor would she know where to start, "Alright, alright! No grandma..I'd hate for her to see me this way as it is.. I mean she's always worrying, plus I'm sure she'd make this much more physically painful by shaking me. Thanks for worrying Mars, I don't know what I'd do without you."

Isabella was a light sleeper to start with, and despite the trouble Vampires had sleeping at night, her insomnia did not add any aid to her quest for some restful sleep. She was dozing off, about five minutes after Mars left, much to her relief. She had an iv in her wrist, supplying blood to her system. She was still rather weak, this being her second iv bag, but her cheeks were slightly pink now, something that was a true improvement. She heard something. Did something fall? No. It was a voice, she heard words.. Isabella went to sit up, only to not make it all the way up. Her eyes widened slightly and she seemed to be debating on whether or not to struggle, something most victims wouldn't think twice about, she really was an odd girl, but anyone would be able to notice that. Her main reason for not attempting to scream, was so no one would get hurt because of her. She remembered Rei, and the only sound that emitted from her lips was a small chuckle and a compliment, "Smart."


She was about to give up, knowing the concequences of such actions, but she figured no one would die if no one had the chance to protect her, so her life compared to her friends, family, and countrys? It wasn't even negotiable. She twisted her head quickly though, not to scream, not to fight, but to look at the next sight before her. Ga'Thar? He's insane! She bit her bottom lip and shook her head at him, "D-don't!" she whispered harshly, "You don't know what you're getting yourself into fighting him, I'm NOT worth it." she said throwing her arms up in the air, "Sure, I've got a royal title, but I don't fit the bill... I hate drinking blood, to the point of almost dying, I am a klutz, how a vampire achieves that, is a mystery to me. Most importantly, I hate fighting.. I'm not cut out to rule a country, if it wouldn't destroy the country, it'd destroy me in the end anyway..Don't waste your life on me.."

Mars’ felt a pit forming in her stomach… something didn’t feel right. She was weakened severely by the lack of the sun…. physically she was an equal to an average vampire… but she still held ablities only elders were thought capable of receiving. She Blinked down the stairs after several more Blinks she was outside the infirmary her long floor length hair all that was keeping her modesty, two of her wicked blades held in each hand. She breathed heavily as she entered infirmary… she had just crossed half the castle in less then a minuet. “Princess… are you…” She dropped onto all fours growling at Rei. “What are you two men doing in here…” the blind seer pointed a blade towards both Ga’Thar and Rei. “answer quickly or I will cut you both down…” She looked at Rei seeming to question her statement now that she realized what he was.

Rei looked at both Marzella and Ga'thar, and blinked once, as if trying to figure them out. Then, suddenly flicking a wrist, a great wave of energy blasted them, with enough force to send them flying backwards.
"Ara, now..." he said with a cold smirk. "Do you mind? I would prefer taking the princess without having to destroy any of you...though that can be done with ease. Anyway, I'm here to take the princess, so if you don't mind, I'll be doing that and leaving."
He picked up the princess and then, with her in his arms, seemed to sink into the shadows. He would then reappear in the Secret Domain, and said, "I brought a guest."

Isabella instantly frowned once they were in the secret domain, rubbing her hand softly, but the hole in it instantly disappeared, "You ever heard of IV's Rei? They're this annoying thing humans came up with, that HURT when they're dug out." she stated rather firey, something she only seemed to be able to do towards him, maybe it was a vampire to vampire thing? She looked around, trying to give the place a chance, since she had no choice but to be there anyhow. She looked it over a second time and sighed, "Wouldn't it have been easier to kill me THERE?" she said in a apathetic tone, losing interest in the domain, life, and the fact she just got kidnapped. "Are you talking to the one that stole my diary?"

"Kill you? I wouldn't dream of it," Rei said as if the thought of killing Isabella terrified him. Of course, his voice remained as blank and empty as ever. "You have loyal friends, those Ga'thar and Marzella. I contemplated killing them, but I think once our goals are achieved I'll be able to have my fun with them."
He flashed a cold and sadistic smile, showing rows of sharp, flawless teeth.
"A pity that Cobo Angel won't be there. From what I felt while impersonating him, he was quite tough. He would have been most entertaining to break."

"I don't get it, I'm the one everyone should want dead..but you're talking about not killing me? You make no sense Rei.." she said shaking her head, but her eyes instantly flashed from kind and apathetic to cold and serious, "Touch mars, and you'll regret it." she threatened, "Ga'Thar can hold his own..but touch Mars...and..ugh.." her eyes flashed to the wall in anger. Who was she kidding anyway? She was sick of trying to be someone she was not. She was not dangerous, she was not vengeful, and she surely wasn't scaring him, but she felt her blood boil when he mentioned mars. She thought for a moment, her eyes focusing into blank, empty space "Leave The twins, Jen, Nick, and Mars alone, they have nothing to do with this, in return, I'll die an easy, nonmessy death when the time comes for whomever has to kill me, kills me. If you hurt them, I become the loud mouth who asks you why about every wonder in the world, 24/7, you know better than I do..we don't have to sleep." she said with a giggle, she tried to use acid in her tone, but it came out sounding like an angry child's threat. She wasn't sure if she had the authority to make negotiations, but if it saved her friends, she might as well try, "How long should I expect to live anyway?"

Mars fell to her knees as Rei took princess Bella… she had failed to defend her. Her vast curtain of silk hair covered her completely as she finished falling she was laying face first on the ground. “No… p…princess” tears came to her eyes. “why… these were suppose to be joyous times… not ones of darkness… princess… I am… sorry for not protecting you.”

Several guards entered at the sounds of her wailing they direct their spears and swords towards Ga’thar “Halt! What is going on here?”

"Ara, worry not, my dear princess," Rei said smiling as he glanced around, waiting for Alan or Bella. "To tell the truth, I've grown a bit since I enjoyed causing pain. I really don't care about it anymore." He spoke so only she could hear. Apparently Rei never had told this to anyone. "But people who know of me still expect me to glory in other people's suffering...it's an unfortunate reputation I accidentally built for myself back when I was an idiot, that I can't get rid of. As for the wonders of the world, I've seen quite a few, so I would be glad to tell you of them...and I do not know if you really will die, or if you will, when. I am only playing the part of the little minion in this act of the play..."

"You try not to worry in my situation, tell me how it goes for you." Isabella said in a mumble, "Well, I guess I get spared five minutes of torture until someone get's bored." she said rolling her eyes, kind of laughing at the thought, unable to keep her tone serious on that one. She raised an eyebrow and smirked a little, "I don't mind hearing confessions, but I'm not a preacher, I can't wipe away your sins. I've tried with others...muggers aren't nice after all..." she said in an embarrassed tone, then her face lowered into a frown, "Hey... don't belittle my 'oh-so-annoying' threat...do you know how long it took me to form that plan?" she said in more of a whine then anger, then she turned her head away abruptly, "Uhm..seeing as I don't know where I am, I doubt I could fight you, and I don't have a map to this place...could you let me go so I can at least sit?" her tone was embarrassed, but he had been holding her for quite some time now.

Rei thought for a moment, and then said, "Look at it this way. No one is dead yet. As for my sins, confessing about them won't get rid of them, as much as I would like it. Either way, whatever plans you have, my lady, are likely to go to waste," his voice had no sarcasm or feeling though he said 'my lady'. "I'm afraid those two kids seem to have this entire thing well-planned out...though as usual I will just operate on my own whims. Kidnapping you was not in their plans, as far as I know. If they want me to, then I'll just take you back to your castle."
He walked over to one of the chairs in his part of the domain, and allowed her to sit in it.

"You remind me of a robot, maybe even a puppet." she said, pulling her knees up to rest her chin on them, "I'm somewhat of a puppet myself, seeing as I do whats expected of me..but if they could talk, I'd imagine a puppet or robot with your tone, "What makes someone just not care about anything?" she asked in a curious tone. Her kind and worrying nature was setting back into place, seeing as the conversation of her friends had ended, "I'm not even certain if I like it there, I don't particularly like it, it's just my job to stay there, I'd be of no adequate use to anyone if I left." she said matter-of-factly, "I'd have no purpose after they take over my throne, so I wouldn't see a reason in keeping me alive. Yet, I still smile more than you, why is that?" Isabella's blue eyes scanned him, mostly for indications on their differences, but she giggled a bit, "How tall are you?"

"A puppet..." Rei seemed to contemplate those words. "Puppet...but that was why I was born." He gave this cryptic answer, and said no more of that matter.
"Not caring about anything is easy. When you are as I am, there is little to care about. And that little is either taken, or it fades away beyond where it can be cared of. As for smiling...eh, I do smile every now and then," he gave one of his empty smirks. "But smiles are just expressions."
In response to how tall he was, he thought for a moment, as if sizing himself up, and then said, "About 5'10, I'd say."

Isabella frowned, "That's not a good answer.." she said with a pout on her features, but sighed as he moved on to answer more of her questions, "Why not fight for what 'little there is to care about'?" she asked raising an eyebrow quizically, " There, you look a little more alive when your face moves." she said clapping, as if congradulating him for living. She blinked for a few moments, "But you don't look that tall." she said with a mutter, then a giggle she had been obviously holding back, "Maybe it's cause you look like a little boy." she said with a cheerful smile, then her thoughts ran to her parents, to mars. She hated worrying them, and she was sure they were already worried enough to last them for their whole lives. She pushed the thoughts away, trying her best not to kill her mood.