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Post by LadyintheShadows on Feb 22, 2005 14:47:07 GMT -5
He truly was the man of her dreams. She felt something, deep within her very being, change. It was something that she had never felt before. It was as though she was a different person. And it was very odd...she didn't want to change, but she felt herself doing just that. She knew that he was the one for her. She knew that she would do anything for him. And in that moment, she knew...she knew that she would never be the same, and she found herself hoping that these new feelings would last forever.
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Post by JAGuar on Feb 22, 2005 23:10:23 GMT -5
Amandel spotted her and walked towards her. Just as he opened his mouth to speak, the voice of Otium came out above the sound of everything else in the hall.
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Post by LadyintheShadows on Feb 23, 2005 15:05:31 GMT -5
"Good friends, and good family, I want to welcome you to this festive occasion on this wonderfully beautiful evening." He raised his glass of wine in honor of all present, and they repeated his action. "I would like to announce the courtship of my youngest daughter, Lenelle, and Sir Amandel." He raised his glass to them.
Amandel bowed to Otium. "Thank you sir, and thank you for you kind welcome.
Lenelle looked from Amandel to her father. She smiled brightly at Otium.
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Post by JAGuar on Feb 23, 2005 22:01:59 GMT -5
"Well, I'm sure you're tired of my boorish voice," Otium started, sitting down in his chair, "so let the feast begin!" This last part was said in a shout.
The silence grew into many scattered conversations in little to no time at all.
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Post by MovieManiac on Feb 24, 2005 17:10:32 GMT -5
Everyone conversed about everty topic imaginable, but the words most mouths spoke were that of was the courtship between Amandel and Lenelle.
"I hear our names echo throughout these very halls," said Lenelle. "What do you think they are saying about us?"
"I do not care" said Amandel. "For whatever it is, it doesn't change the feelings I have for you."
Then Sordes's voice filled the room.
"It is time for the Royal Dance." he said "Couples move toward the Ballroom. We will let Lenelle and her suiter lead the first dance."
"But I do not know how to dance," Amandel whispered to Lenelle.
"Don't worry," she replied quietly. "I'll think of something.
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Post by LadyintheShadows on Mar 1, 2005 15:00:24 GMT -5
As they walked towards the Dance Hall, Lenelle suddenly fainted. Amandel rushed to her side, as did her father. She awoke suddenly, and insisted that she was fine, but that she did not think it wise to dance.
When her father left, she winked at Amandel, and he gave her a smile saying that he understood. Instead of dancing, the new couple sat at a lone table and talked of the plans they had for their future.
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Post by MovieManiac on Mar 1, 2005 17:49:28 GMT -5
"I think we should get married," said Lenelle to Amandel.
"Right now?" said Amandel. "But we have only just met not long ago."
"But I can feel it within me," said Lenelle passionetly.
"As do I, but..." said Amandel. But before he could finish, Sordes approached the table.
"I do not believe that we have been formally introduced," he said to Amandel. "My name is Sordes. I am the Great Prince of Procella."
"Let us be, Sordes. We are busy," said Lenelle angrily.
"Dearest sister," said Sordes, with a devilish smirk on his face. "I only want to meet the man that you seem to have the biggest schoolgirl crush on."
"I care for him and he for I," Lenelle said with rising rage.
"Of course," said Sordes in a sarcastic tone. "I wouldn't dream of it to be otherwise."
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Post by LadyintheShadows on Mar 2, 2005 14:56:40 GMT -5
Lenelle put on a sickly sweet smile of her own and replied, "My dear Sordes, you are simply jealous that I have found true love, and you have not."
Sordes did not reply. He walked away without another word, but glanced back at his sister and scowled. Lenelle smiled inwardly for her small victory for her over-bearing brother.
Amandel laughed. "My dear, you certainly know how to handle yourself."
She replied, "Of course. And forgive my brother, he is simply jealous. He knows that we have something special and he cannot have it."
Amandel smiled and kissed her hand.
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Post by MovieManiac on Mar 2, 2005 15:26:49 GMT -5
Time passed and people left the Ball. Lenelle and Amandel sat in the corner and talked for hours, until the only ones left were they and the Royal Family.
"It is late," said Otium. "Perhaps it is time you went to bed my young daughter."
"Fine father," she answered. "But please give me but a moment to say goodbye to Amandel."
"Very well then," he said. "But don't take too long."
Otium walked away. Lenelle and Amandel walked out onto the balcony on the highest floor of the castle. They went over to the edge and looked one another in the eyes. After a few moments, Lenelle broke the silence.
"I never want this night to end," said Lenelle.
"It doesn't have to," said Amandel. "Come with me. We can ride away from here. You don't belong in this small place. The both of us were meant for better things. We need to go to a place where there are no laws, where there are no boundries. The universe is infinate. You and I can travel where no person has gone before. Just the two of us."
Lenelle thought for a moment. "I would love too," she said.
"Good," said Amandel. "Then we shall leave tonight."
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Post by JAGuar on Mar 2, 2005 18:38:41 GMT -5
"But can we be sure of what we're getting ourselves into?" Lenelle asked.
"What is that supposed to mean?" Amandel asked.
"Nothing," Lenelle said, "it's just that it seems kind of over-romantic to just be running off in the middle of the night. My father isn't a rude man, I'm sure he would let us wed if we gave it enough time."
"We might not have that time," Amandel said slowly.
"What are you saying?"
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Post by MovieManiac on Mar 2, 2005 21:27:55 GMT -5
Sordes busted onto the balcony.
"So it seems my dear sister has found the man of her dreams," said Sordes, looking over Amandel. "What gives you the power to walk into my father's kingdom? You have no right. You don't even have any authority. And you think you can take it all from me? I will be King! It's my Kingdom! NOT YOURS! NOT HERS!"
"Your a fool," said Lenelle. "Amandel and I love each other. You are so corrupt with power that you'll do whatever it takes to get your way. You can have you kingdom. I already have what I want: True happiness."
"You think that you can fool me with such a trick?" said Sordes. "Love is nothing but an illusion. I am not that stupid. I challange you to a fight. A fight for the throne!"
Sordes pulled out his sword and pointed it at Amandel. Amandel slowly backed away as Sordes advanced.
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Post by JAGuar on Mar 2, 2005 22:04:15 GMT -5
Animosis came out onto the balcony.
"What are you doing, Sordes?" She asked, startled.
"This outsider is trying to steal our kingdom! And Lenelle's helping him!"
"Don't be ridiculous," Animosis said.
"I am not being ridiculous," Sordes shouted, "listen to Lenelle talk about this and that of love. Does that really sound like her? She's the biggest spoiled brat around. She only believes in being even more spoiled and she uses her charm to trick even the most noble of men."
"I will not let you soil the name of my fiance," Amandel said, getting up and drawing his sword.
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Post by LadyintheShadows on Mar 3, 2005 17:40:28 GMT -5
"Stop it both of you!" Animosis shouted angrily. "I'm even more ashamed than usual to call you my brother, Sordes."
"What has clouded you vision on this night Animosis? Him? TEXTHer?TEXT You do not see what I see."
"Your own vision is clouded by your attraction to a throne that will never be yours if you continue in this manner. Now go inside. Put that sword of yours away and just go inside."
Sordes just stood there fuming. And Amandel remained ready to fight if the need came. Lenelle was almost in tears. Animosis stood there, trying to decide what else she could do-if anything- with the situation that was at hand.
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Post by MovieManiac on Mar 3, 2005 21:09:42 GMT -5
"This kingdom shall never be yours," said Sordes, as he walked off followed by Animosis.
"He is nothing but a fool," said Lenelle.
"What do you say, my love?" said Amandel. "If we stay here we will get married and stuck in this place forever as King and Queen. But if that is what you want, then I will respect it. What do you say?"
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Post by LadyintheShadows on Mar 5, 2005 21:19:52 GMT -5
"Despite what my brother may think, I have no true desire to be queen."
"I think this is my time to go," Animosis stated with a smile, then turned and walked inside.
"My dear, I am not one to be known as impulsive, but I think that marriage is the right thing for us," Amandel said while looking deeply into Lenelle's eyes.
"As do I."
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