Post #2451195 in Take Back the World, a roleplay on RPG

Karliah looked to Jewel, smiling. "I think you look lovely! It is perfect. Yes..I imagine that having so much to choose from when you are used to not having this much is daunting." she laughed, putting up the last of the package that she was holding. "I'm done here. All of your things are in the closet now so you have no excuses not to dress up while you are here." she said in a joking manner. "I suppose we can go ahead and head down to the dining hall. By the time we get there, everyone else should be as well." The female Dragon slowly led the way, walking through the hold. "Don't worry about the wrappings that your new clothes were in. After we eat, I'll have someone head up to clear it out. At least that'll be something that you needn't worry about."

As they entered into the dining hall, the places were already set but no one else was there. Karliah led the way to the side of the table that had three settings. "You can sit next to me again. Best to give mother and Rhitarion some room..just in case they start arguing. I'm hoping that won't happen but you never know." Karliah sat down at the middle placing and simply sat there, waiting for the others to join them. "Calenor seemed to be in a better mood earlier. Hopefully that means that Rhitarion is no longer angry with him. Of course..his attention has been shifted to mother. I'm hoping that she won't stay too terribly long.." The female Dragon suddenly fell silent as Calenor entered, alone. His eyes found Karliah's and then he looked to Jewel. "Don't worry, they're behind me. And before you ask, Karliah, they are getting along as well as can be expected." he said, taking the last seat that was near Karliah. The female smiled brightly. "Good. Hopefully it will stay that way."

A few seconds later Ekeli entered, then Rhitarion followed. They both took their seats, but neither said anything. Ekeli began speaking with Karliah as they waited for the cooks to bring out their food and drink. "My dear, why you insist upon helping those that are below you, I will never understand." she said, pausing for only a second. It was obvious that Karliah was not happy that the Queen's focus had been turned to her. "You and Rhitarion both need to start taking care of your titles." She then proceeded to continue speaking about the Prince as if he was not there, many times referencing the deceased king. She was comparing them and it was beginning to get to Rhitarion. At last, the cooks brought out food and served the Dragons and then poured their drinks. Just as everyone was getting ready to begin eating, Ekeli spoke again. "Rhitarion, I still do not understand why it is that you are taking so long in breaking the spell. We have been in the Lower Lands for two=thousand years. Your father would have already broken it.."

Suddenly, Rhitarion was no longer sitting but was behind the chair that he was just in. To Karliah and Calenor, it was very obvious that the Prince had finally reached his breaking point. Karliah could not blame him. She couldn't understand why their mother insisted on comparing him to their father. Ekeli merely narrowed her eyes at Rhitarion, seemingly not bothered by the fact that the other Dragon had moved so quickly. "I'M NOT HIM! I never was nor shall I ever be.." as he spoke, the flooring and everything else in the dining hall began shaking. Calenor and Karliah quickly moved from the table, as a precaution. "If you are so unhappy with what I have been doing, then perhaps I should simply allow Tithendir to take the throne. Obviously, I am not measuring up to your standards." The pain..the hurt..and the sadness that was on Rhitarion's face was quite blatant. Karliah felt terrible for her brother. Suddenly, he was gone, leaving them all.

The shaking immediately stopped when the male Dragon was out of the room. Ekeli didn't seem bothered at all by the Prince's outburst. She merely began eating, acting as if nothing had happened. Karliah and Calenor made their way back to the table. The began eating as well only this time no one spoke. Karliah had hoped that Rhitarion would return to eat, but he did not. By the time everyone had finished, his plate had grown cold. Ekeli left when she was finished, not speaking to anyone..and then Calenor, leaving Jewel and Karliah alone together. "We need to go and find him." she said, eyeing her friend. "It is rare that my brother gets so angry, though I can not blame him in this instance. Come, we'll check his room first."

Karliah led the way out of the dining hall and up to Rhitarion's room. She entered without knocking and looked around. "He's not here..and his sword and traveling clothes are gone." she said, looking to Jewel. "Hopefully he's not gotten too far. We should still be able to catch up to him. Hurry!" Karliah was out of the room and heading down to the main floor, hoping that Jewel was keeping up. Once reaching the outside, she immediately felt the cold. She could only hope that her brother had not actually left but was nearby. Her eyes looked about but she did not see him. She frowned. "He's not in camp..which means he headed out..I'm not sure which direction, though." She fell silent, trying to decided which direction that they should try first. After a few moments of silence, she decided. She began walking off towards the woods that were nearby. "Keep close, Jewel..something feels off."

The female Dragon continued on into the forest. Every once in a while she would call out for Rhitarion though he never answered the call. They, after about thirty minutes of walking came into a clearing that was surrounded by large trees. As soon as they stopped a voice sounded. "Well..well..well. What do we have here? A princess and a slave." Karliah's heart dropped. Tithendir. Karliah looked to the right, her eyes falling on him. "What are you doing here?" she asked, glaring. "I am merely looking for Rhitarion..the same as you. Has he left camp? I would very much like to meet with him." He had a sinister look on his face. "Of course he is still in the camp..and there is no way that I'm letting you near him. You're mad, Tithendir. Why can't you see reason. It doesn't have to be this way." Karliah said.

"Oh but it does. As long as Rhitarion draws breath, I can not take the throne. So I must end his life. If he truly is still in the camp..you would not be out here calling for him. I do believe that I know a way to draw him out." He fell silent, moving quickly. He stopped behind Jewel, smirking. "He has a soft spot for this creature. Let us see how long it will take him to come to your rescue." With that, Tithendir pulled out his sword, holding it in a position that he could strike the Elf from. There was a odd look to his eyes. To Karliah, it was obvious that he was nearly past the point of no return. There was nothing she could do to save Jewel, she could merely watch. As Tithendir's blade swung down, something stopped him from connecting with Jewel's flesh. As Karliah looked, she realized that Rhitarion was standing there, his blade out now, blocking the other Dragon's attack. There was a dangerous look to his eyes. It was obvious to the female that her brother was not happy with the events that were unfolding.

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located in Varnaya, a part of Take Back the World, one of the many universes on RPG.

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