LORE: Mature: Unforgiven

Airen · Post by **Airen** » Wed May 16, 2007 10:23 pm

Airen walked down the hallway. It was dimly lit by the candles that lined it. He made his way to the end and went into his study. He had a lot of planning to do and a little time to do it.

He walked inside and saw a large figure standing at the window. His face was hidden in the dark shadows but Airen knew who it was. "How are you Seryth?" he asked.

Seryth turned from the window and stepped into the light. His evil face bearing many scars. "Why have you called me here?" he asked completely ignoring Airen's question.

Airen never did like the demon's attitude he fond him to be a strong ally. "We have many things to discuss my friend." Airen said with an evil smirk. "However dinner will be served soon... Will you join us?"

Seryth didn't care too much for Airen either but found it better to be his friend than enemy. "Why not?" he answered, "I have nothing better to do."

Post by **Emora Deen** » Wed May 16, 2007 10:37 pm

Elena was seated at the dining table when her husband and his...

"What is he doing here?" Elena said, staring at Seryth with an aggrivated and displeased expression. "You know I don't like him."

Airen · Post by **Airen** » Wed May 16, 2007 10:42 pm

Airen threw her a dismissive glance. "He is here for business," he said in a powerful tone, "And it doesn't matter if you like him. He is joining us for dinner."

Seryth laughed under his breath and took a seat at the table. The servants quickly set him up with a tray and utensils.

Post by **Emora Deen** » Wed May 16, 2007 10:52 pm

Elena was quiet and and ignored them both as she ate. She didn't like the demon who stole her from husband while she was pregnant to live in the palace they now occupied. She didn't like him at all.

It aggrivated her to be in his presence.

Airen · Post by **Airen** » Thu May 17, 2007 7:39 pm

Airen gave a final look at Elena and then turned to Seryth. "You know the Queens are about to go to war," he said in a low voice only for the two of them to hear. The servant removed the silver top from his plate and revealed a nice sirloin roast.

"Enjoy, my lord," the servant said as he turned and walked back into the kitchen. Airen stuck his fork into the meat and began cutting it. It cut like a warm butter. "Mmmm..." he said as the meat touched his tongue.

Post by **Emora Deen** » Thu May 17, 2007 7:53 pm

Elena ate slowly as she glanced towards her husband. She would start her training soon to learn the ways of sorcery, like a good noble woman should. However, she would much rather learn the ways of fighting. At the mention of the war she thought about her old home, and how much she didn't miss it.

It was odd that she didn't miss goodness. Arken was really corrupting her soul. Darkening her outlook on life.

Airen · Post by **Airen** » Thu May 17, 2007 8:03 pm

Seryth not really interested in the food stared at Airen as he savored his food and whatever thoughts were running through his head. "So what about them?" he finally said a bit aggravated.

"Now there is no need for hostility, Seryth," He wiped his mouth with his napkin then continued.

"Think about it," he said leaning in to seclude the conversation even more. "While the queens are at war, we build our own army and lead it against the victor whomever she might be." He took another bite. "Yes, she will be strong but if we are stronger we can rule these wretched lands."

Post by **Emora Deen** » Thu May 17, 2007 8:07 pm

Elena could no longer hear their conversation and she no longer wanted too. She just tried to finish her meal quietly, enjoying and savoring the taste as she glanced at the two conspiritores with a watchful violet gaze.

"My husband," she finally said. "Are we having dreams of world domination again?" she mused quietly. Having heard him talk of his plans frequently, she knew it was a possiblity that it was going through his mind.

Airen · Post by **Airen** » Thu May 17, 2007 8:21 pm

Airen laughed sarcastically. "Dreams? Dreams?" his voice getting louder. "Dreams are what makes the future. these dreams will soon be a reality." Her food burst into flame as he slung his chair back.

There was no doubt that Airen lust for power was slowly beginning to control him. His dreams and visions could only mean one thing.the world burning beneath his wrath.

With his face red and his hair floating above his shoulders, he walked towards her. "These are not mere dreams these are the unyielding truth that lays down before us. I will be a king and you will be..." he stopped in front of her face. His nose nearly touching hers. "my queen." Gripped her head in his hand and kissed her passionately.

Post by **Emora Deen** » Thu May 17, 2007 8:28 pm

Elena looked into his eyes defiantly. "Queen to what? A barbaric man who cannot control his temper. Who invites the man who stole his wife away over for dinner? Airen, who are you now, really?"

Airen · Post by **Airen** » Thu May 17, 2007 8:46 pm

Airen's temper really began to boil now that she had pulled away from him. Her question seemed to rip away at his insides.

"Who am I?" He said loudly. He waved Seryth out of the room. Seryth grabbed his plate and left a little disappointed. He didn't care for Elena either and loved to see Airen yell at her.

"I am everything I could ever be." he continued flipping the table with a hand. "I've given you a life you could only dream about. You wouldn't be here without me. You would be some pathetic little servant girl under the rule of a horrible man you can't stand."

His eyes blazed with fury. All he wanted was to give her the things she never had and give himself what he never had. His intentions were good but his actions were not. However, he didn't see it that way.

"Why don't you love me anymore?" he said demandingly. "You look at that beast you call a son with more passion than you look at me with."

Post by **Emora Deen** » Thu May 17, 2007 8:50 pm

Elena stood there, calm before him. Unflinching. "No, I do love you. I love the man you were. The kind man. The gentle man. The one who would not set my food on fire or flip all the furniture in the room upside down. The reason I love our son while you don't is because he treats me with respect. He does not yell at me. In his good actions I see the man you USED to be. And sometimes you still are that man. However, when it comes to power... That man dies all over again." She turned to leave the room. "Why is it, Airen, that you do not love anything anymore."

Airen · Post by **Airen** » Thu May 17, 2007 8:58 pm

"Do not turn your back on me!!!" he roared. The walls seem to tremble around them. He fumed with rage. His power did run him but he liked how it made him feel. "Love?" he repeated, " do love something. I love you. And as far as the man I used to be. He was weak and powerless. Could he have given you all of this?"

Post by **Emora Deen** » Thu May 17, 2007 9:01 pm

Elena turned back at him. "You love me," she repeated. "I know you do. I love you as well. But, the man you used to be... With him, I didn't care what I had... as long as he was there with me. You only want power... You don't want just me anymore. You want power more."

Airen · Post by **Airen** » Thu May 17, 2007 9:09 pm

Airen's eyes burned bright with rage, but as always her words overtook him. "I can't be that man anymore. That man doesn't exist." his voice still hard and cold. "The world changes and you must be able to change with it. Why want you change with me."

Airen no longer knew what he was saying. He was speaking empty words that had know force or power behind him. 'Why couldn't she just go with him on his plans instead of trying to fight him all the time.'