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Shiba: Shiba began to pace the throne room restlessly, he had never felt quite so axious in his life. Well, he thinks to himself, I have never tried to choose a bride before so, it is right that I am a little uncofortable. As he wanders back over to the throne he stares at it wondering if he can really be the master of this little event.
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And, of course, she hadnāt even seen him, not even when the order went out that she was to be the Oni Clans candidate for marrying the Jade prince. Just an official letter, with his special seal, cold, impersonal. Sori shook her head, no, this was truly for the better of her clan. The Oni Clan, she would gladly take her own life for the clan if she must.
The servants backed away, complete of their task. Sori rose. So, today was the fated meeting day. Would she be able to win that human princes heart? She had to, didnāt she? Sori clasped her mothers barrette in her hair, slipped the silver dagger in her sock.
One of herā¦ Fathersā¦ personal servants came in then, bowing repeatedly, āPrincess, he is waiting for you.ā
Sori stiffened, casting one last long look on the mirror. Alluring, sapphire blue eyes, small, pink lips, creamy skin, long, flowing, midnight black hair. Yes, she was beautiful, but was it enough? She glared inwardly at her worries, forcing them out of her, or at least forcing them to hide where she couldnāt feel them for the time being.
Of course she could do this. She was Sori Valentine, 11th Oni Clan princess, and she would prove beyond a doubt that the Oni Clan could rise above anything. Sori took a deep breath, and exited the room to meet her Father, the King.
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"My lady, we are almost there." Estelle's personal guard, Ivory, told her from her mount.
"Good. Once we make it to the border town of Jasper, we'll switch mounts." Estelle replied.
"Yes your highness." Ivory replied.
In the border towns, people would switch mounts because polar bears did not fair well in warm weather. And they weren't really on the border either for they still had to cross a bit more terrain, but since they were close enough to the neighboring kingdom, it was warm enough for horses to travel there. It didn't take Estelle's entourage long to make it there. Once there, they switched mounts. The princess removed her cloak and outer, thicker clothing, and was left with an icy blue dress on with a lighter grey cloak. Estelle had brought a good group of protectors, a few servants, and gifts for the prince. Her mother said a little flattery never hurt as long as it was harmless. Estelle missed her mother. Oh, while the two don't talk that much, there really wasn't much to be said for they had a very strong bond and those closest to them knew they loved each other. Still they also knew the resposibilities that laid before them, which led to her mother requesting her only child to marry the Jade prince
It took Estelle's company a few more hours to reach the palace. When they reach the gates, Ivory spoke.
"Princess Estelle Silvana of the Yuki Onna lands have arrived at the request of the Prince of the Jade kingdom!" she announced.
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GM:After the shouted announcement at gateway. Several mintues of silence pass before the large gates slowly swing opean. After the Princess and her compainions enter the gate shuts slowly behind them
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He reached over to Kora and gripped her face in his wrinkled hands and kissed her forehead before sending her away. She had to slip into something presentable for the prince. Kora rolled her eyes as she grabbed one of her more elegant garments. The fabric flowed over her form and gripped her curves delicately. Strapless as she preferred, slipping down her stomach, cutting in at one side so that her left side was exposed, then traveling down at a cut angle exposing her right thigh. The green dress was something that would reveal her tattoos, the tattoos that signified her status in her clan, the princess.
She grabbed her staff, the blade glimmering in the dull light. She would not leave without it. Servants prepared her ride and she was soon on her way to the castle, to where the human resided. Kora ran her fingers through her hair, gently touching the fox ears that sat atop her head. They would surely show her race. They had adapted over the years. She probably would not interest the prince much with them but she was proud of who she was. No one could tell her she was different as she knew it and would smile, un-offended.
Kora Vee arrived, her servants following her as she exited the carriage and began walking through the gates, her stature proud and tall. It was time to impress the prince for her people. Who knew, she may even actually like him.
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"Kong!", Suyin yelled a tall lanky man with disheveled hair popped up from a bail of hay. "Yes Lady Suyin!", he said in a surprised tone of voice as she had woke him from a nap. "The carriage Kong, you are to take Lady Liu to the place and be hasty about it, no nap breaks along the way", Kong made a disappointed face as he helped Liu into the carriage. "Yes... Lady Suyin...", he said with a sigh; Kong was notorious for stopping on errands and taking naps and returning totally forgetting why he was sent out. Liu giggled a little at the thought, but then she felt sad how she would miss every one at the temple; she waved to everyone as the carriage made it's way to the castle.
Surprisingly they made it to castle without Kong stopping for a nap, as Kong came around to help Liu she smiled, "Makes sure you tell grandmother Suyin that I love and will miss her deeply; could you give her that message for me Kong", the gangly man smiled a big toothy grin. "Yes, I will lady Liu", with that they went into the castle; Kong tried to make himself look less like a farmhand and more like the other guards. Standing straight, "Lady Suen Liu from the great Jade Temple shrine has arrived as requested by the Jade Prince", he said with a clear voice.
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When they reached the throne room, Estelle was presented to the prince.
"Presenting her highness, Princess Estelle Wynter Loreigh Silvana of the Yuki Onna Kingdom."
After her name was said, Estelle curtseyed with an elegance that would make any noble jealous. Looking up, it took all of Estelle's control not gap. Before her was the most striking man she had ever seen. She could feel her back straighten even more and her heart pound as if it never beaten. Despite her inner turmoil, her face still looked serene. Estelle even managed to soften her face slightly and grinned, which made her look her age and more approachable.
"Your highness, thank you for inviting me." she said politely, relieved that her voice still sounded strong.
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He eyed her for some time, the grip tightening on her shoulder, āSori.ā
She bit her bottom lip. He hadnāt said her name in so many years. āYes, Father?ā
āYou will make me proud.ā
Make him proud as she never had, was that it? All she had ever been was a disappointment to him, she knew that all too well. She met his eyes, locked the gaze.
āI will make the whole clan proud.ā Sori replied firmly, strongly, pulling away. She left her Father behind then, for he was not coming along with her on this journey. Not that it mattered. He was not necessary, she could do this alone.
But not entirely alone of course. Her personal servant girl, Elva, was coming along, as well as her personal guard, Orem. They followed her as she exited once what had been a stately castle, and what now was mostly ruins, full of dust, and cobwebs.
She mounted her black stallion, Behemoth, casting one last look on what had become of the once proud and thriving Oni Clan. It was in ruins, of course, most of the Oni were in hiding, the towns no longer inhabited. Only her Father refused to leave his castle, the Obsidian Castle, and in a way, she understood that. The only thing she would ever admire her Father for. His pride.
āCome!ā She called to Orem and Elva, who followed close behind her on two horses of their own, along with a pack mule that carried a few of Soriās belongings and what little gifts they had to give to the Prince.
They journeyed through the Dark Forest, restless spirits eyeing them as they passed, creatures watching them from the shadows. The Jade Empire was not far, soon they left the Dark Forest behind them, and ahead of her Sori could see the castle in the distance.
She pulled back on the reigns, black hair blowing crazily in the wind, eyeing the kingdom. How stately, how full of life and rich. What the Oni Clan had once had, she thought bitterly. Orem and Elva pulled up beside her.
āPrincess, the others have arrived ahead of us.ā Orem observed, tasting the air.
Sori nodded, āI see.ā So, she would be the last to arrive then? A smile curled on her lips, āWell, let us make a grand entrance then.ā
She prodded Behemothās sides, pushing him forward, faster, faster. The wind blew hard against her, it felt wonderful, and free. To enjoy these last few moments of freedom, before the duty she had bore down upon her, was priceless. Soon the castle gates loomed before them, and Sori pulled back hard on the reigns, Behemoth skidding to a halt. He reared on his hind legs, neighing loudly, but she was prepared for this, and kept her grip as he landed, pawing the ground restlessly.
Orem helped her dismount, and she landed lightly on the ground. Elva came quickly forward with a brush and smoothed her hair down, as Sori prepared herself, gathering all her inner strength. She fingered her barrette, whispering her Mothers name softly.
I am ready. She thought, glaring fiercely at the large castle before her. What was to be her fate? Sori made her way through the gates, head held high, calm and composed. I am Sori Valentine, she thought again, as she so often did,11th Oni Clan princess. I will be the Jade princeās wife.
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GM: Shortly after closing the next two arrivals appear at the gate. After their announcement the gates opean slowly once again to grant them entrance. Shortly after they enter the gates shut slowly and are locked.
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"As you wish . . . .Shi-Shiba." she replied her voice cracking for a bit.
She wanted to curse herself for showing some vulnerability. He would probably think she was too weak now. It was then that Estelle wondered who else was arriving. It didn't matter who showed up, Estelle would succeed. Her kind were known for their stubborn attitudes and Estelle was no exception. Once they made up their mind, they never changed it.
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