"No matter the path you walk, hellish and dark as it may seem, I'll stand by you."

▬▬▬▬▬ ALEU WOLVIA BLACK • • • • •
▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ as played by Xavi

❖ Princess or Aleu
❖ Lypheion
❖ Female
❖ Heterosexual
❖ Engaged to Rroy
❖ 23
❖ 5-6"
❖ Mesmerizing blue orbs
❖ Dark blonde hair

❖ APPEARANCE Like all Lypheion, Aleu can morph into a wolf-like creature. Although not a true wolf, most mistake her as one for her creature build is nearly identical. The only real differences lay in the size and length of the tail. A Lypheion wolf is at least a foot bigger in size than a regular wolf, which allows for a so-called rider. Regarding tail length, a Lypheion's tail is much longer to the point where it actually drags on the ground. The paws might be a bit bigger and the ears longer, but other than that, the Lypheion and wolf look the same.

Since Lypheions can morph into full-creatures, their human forms always has a pair of ears atop their head. In Aleu's case, she has a pair of black ears atop her head. Coming from her rump, is a lovely black and silver tail. Her finger-nails, pointed to perfection, are a natural silver color, much like the claws of a creature.

As far as scars go, Aleu has a small one just above her right index finger knuckle. When she was younger and practicing her shadow-hopping, she landed on the Valsozn planet. Standing in the middle of a tranquil lake, she shared her first gaze with the red-eyed Rroy. Stepping toward him, the two reached out to feel the other. To Aleu's misjudgment, the backside of her hand came in contact with the tip of a blade he was wearing on his person. Although Rroy doesn't know the scar's significance, she can be seen staring fondly at her hand, lost in thought.

Aleu has no tattoos, though she does have a mark. On the darkest day of the year, a crescent moon shape becomes visible on her forehead. It's the mark of lineage as a royal bloodline member.

Regarding attire, Aleu wears just about anything. She has no shame and often enjoys running around in outfits that show of more skin than she should. Aleu's not a whore though she does give off that vibe for she is constantly flirting with both men and women. It's all for play, but her tongue has been known to get her into trouble. She is almost always in boots or wedges. A lovely pendent necklace and matching black bangle are always seen on her, both gifts from Rroy. Around her ring finger is an intricate ring of black and silver handmade by her fiancé, Rroy.

❖ SKILLS As she is the Princess of Darkness, Aleu has mastered the art of shadow manipulation, creation, and control. She has her preferences though, often using the shadows to create clones of herself or using them as whips or kunai (throwing knives). Aleu also uses her darkness as a cloak of invisibility, in a sense. She also as the ability to distort the shadows so that they take on the shape of wolves. These so-called "shadow wolves" can materialize from the ground and fight with her. Another dark-related specialty Aleu knows is shadow-hopping, which allows her to warp from place to place.

As far as actual weapons go, Aleu likes to use dual-daggers. She prefers sneaking and back-stabbing over a full-blown confrontation.

❖ WEAKNESS Despite being of the dark affinity, light is not Aleu's weakness. Her darkness, though her power, comes from her position more so than it does anything else. Her fatality comes from what would be considered normal ways of dying. She can drown, be burned alive, die from hypothermia, bleed out, etc. There is no one thing that really serves as a weakness with a means for killing her quickly.

She does have fears though. Aleu has never been a fan of unstable ground. She loves heights for heights allow her hair to dance in the wind. She just likes big, stable boulders to face the wind on. Skinny, narrow paths? No, that's not her thing.

Aleu also dislikes excessive gore, which is odd knowing that she's a wild animal. She has learned to stomach if but still feels faith when too much blood is involved.

Oh, and like humans, she's susceptible to all kinds of diseases and sicknesses. Although part wolf, her stomach is not poison-proof. And, as she is Lypheion, she does have natural allergies and must avoid certain foods to prevent getting sick.

Shadow-hopping also has its own weakness. If Aleu is hurt while warping, her body can get ripped to shreds as it phase between shadow-portals. That being said, she needs to make her timing flawless or face the pain of having your body transverse between two locations. Shadow-hopping in and of itself is a fatiguing power. Now imagine being injured? It's just not a wise power to use.

❖ PERSONALITY As previously mentioned, Aleu is a flirt. She holds nothing back, always speaking from her heart and off the cuff. She has a silver tongue and often uses this to twist people to do as she wishes. And if that doesn't work, she has no problem playing dirty and bringing pain into the game.

Aleu has been known to snap for no apparent reason. Some claim it's because she's part wild animal. Others wager it's because she's a woman. Regardless, hell hath no fury like that of Aleu scorn! Get her to the point of rage and you'll likely beg for death for mercy isn't something she willingly gives out. Cross her once, she'll forgive you. Cross her twice and she'll sink those fangs in you. A third time? Well, let's just say there will never be a fourth with her.

Wrath alone does not run through her veins. Aleu has also been known to be quite envious, especially when it comes to Rroy. Should eyes wander on her mate, she will make certain those eyes never fall on him again. She is quick to boast about who she's engaged to. She is even quicker to shove her lips on his just to prove her point--yes, even before a public. Again, she has no shame when it comes to portraying her love for the man she's to wed.

When it comes brains, she's quite brilliant. She has a different approach on life, likely from bouncing between races and personalities throughout her youth. Learning a great deal from so many cultures has given Aleu perspective. It's also given her a sound gut instinct. If something doesn't seem right, she'll listen to what her gut tells her. Later on, she'll learn that she, 99% of the time, was right with that first instinct.

The Lypheion is also very sympathetic. She's a great friend, especially when it comes to a shoulder to cry on or a pair of ears to listen. She's fiercely loyal and would die for her friends or lover. Some might call this reckless, but Aleu calls it love. She's been known to commit herself too much to a cause. But, at the same time, she's also been known to completely remove herself from things, void of all emotion and feeling. Again, people attribute this to the fact that she is Lypheion. She could run with a pack or be a lone wolf, neither truly phase her. Though, after finding Rroy, it's hard to believe she would give him up to be a lone ranger again.

Aleu would likely be Neutral Good on an alignment chart.

❖ HISTORY With a demon father and a Lypheion mother, it's no wonder Aleu turned out the way she is now.

Her mother, Helen, a pure white Lypheion with the power of fire, came to love the very demon that kept rule over the deceased, corrupt souls. She claims their meeting was fate. She, the alpha female, was to seek out and mate and start her own pack. Helen has met so many men but none seemed to make her heart flutter. That was until she bumped into a man on her way to the supermarket one day. She said his face was perfectly handsome and it was one she couldn't get out of her mind. She spent months, no nearly a year trying to track him down again. And, when she did, she just kissed him. She cared not if he was taken, gay, etc. She just had to have him. Much to her luck, he was a bachelor and couldn't stop thinking about her either. They went on one whole date and decided they need not go on any more. That weekend, they were wed and have loved each other ever since. She claims it was true love. And, despite not wanting to aid it, he said it was too. From that day forward, she ruled at his hip. He, Devin, the guardian of the underworld, was proud to have such a woman at his side. The two would never fight and he always sought out her wisdom and blessings.

It was this flirty love that Aleu was raised with. She spent most of her life ogling over her parent's perfect romance. They were always together, always holding hands. Always so passionately in love. They flirted constantly and loved deeply. It was the kind of romance she sought and, at a young age, decided she would start flirting with all the boys with the hopes of finding her one true soulmate.

However, Aleu's search wasn't quite so easy. In fact, she kept finding herself sad. Even the tenderest of kisses didn't make her heart flutter or skip a beat. Fearful that she would miss out on the greatest love ever, she asked her parents if she could go on a journey. She wanted to set out and see the world. Meet other men and learn where she belonged. They, of course, agreed and wished her well.

So, at 12, she took off to find her own destiny. She ventured to many worlds and found many interesting people, but none really stuck with her. That was until she accidentally landed on the Valsozn planet of Iitua.

She had no idea where she was for she had never seen a planet so beautiful. The lake she stood chest-deep in had silver-blue water and she could see her toes. Wiggling them, she smirked. When she brought her head back up, her azure orbs were met with a taunting pair of red eyes. Cheeks flushing, her hands moved over her nude form (she had yet to master shadowing-hopping with her clothes intact; not to mention she had hardly started to transform from girl to woman). Only, she wasn't sure why she blushed. She had been nude time and time again, feeling no shame from it for such shame didn't exist in the world of Lypheion.

With her cheeks ablaze, Aleu jerked her eyes to the side. She felt as if she was on fire and knew not why. Slowly, she let her orbs fall back on those crimson eyes. This time they weren't... as cruel? No, they seemed... softer?

The next thing she knew, her hand cupped neatly around that cheek before her. And her lips, they dared to inch forward, but something within her froze. Body trembling, she felt unshed tears swell in her eyes. For once, she was scared because she didn't recognize this feeling that washed over her. This feeling that made her feel weak, feel faint.

Her body must have wavered as his smooth hands were on her hips. And instinctively, her hands wrapped around his (which is how she got her scar). Blush ever-spreading, her ears turned down and her tail fell limply behind her. I should run, she kept telling herself but she couldn't find the courage to leave. She had to stay. She had to know. What was her fate with this raven?

That's when it happened. Her heart fluttered when his hands stroked her black ears. He was so gentle, so sweet. He was the first boy to skip right over her nude form and seek out her wolf-ears. As they flicked forward, enjoying the good scratch, her tail began to wag. Naturally, he was drawn to it and found himself running his fingers through the soft, warm fur.

Then, a feeling of fear rose the hairs on the back of her neck. She sensed someone was coming. She knew she didn't belong her, she could sense it within her gut. Placing her hand on his, the tears rolled down her cheeks.

"I'm so sorry," she whispered between her heavy sighs. "I... I should go."

Pulling away, she called forth her shadows. As the darkness began to swirl around her, her body began to levitate. Any second now, she would vanish and likely never see that boy again. That thought alone ailed her.

Wrapped up in her misery, she completely missed the tug that would pull her form down from the portal. It wouldn't stop her from leaving, but it would buy the boy just enough time to....

Eyes flying open, the tears stopped as her lips curled neatly around his. Oh how she wanted to stay and kiss him longer, but the portal started to make her fade. As she vanished, he stepped back and made her a promise. One she would treasure and cherish for all eternity.

"Do not cry, Princess. No matter what happens, I will protect you."

Years passed and Aleu began to lose hope. How was she supposed to keep waiting. There was no proof he was coming and whenever she tried to teleport back to his world, she couldn't. She would later come to learn that the planet was destroyed. Brokenhearted, she decided it was time to move on and find a new love.

At 18, she was engaged to be married but ended up calling it off. Well, more like she ran away and never looked back. She cut all ties with her friends, past, and family. Deciding to begin anew, she traveled to a far away planet. In relatively no time, Aleu found herself surrounded by far too many men that she could easy come to love. Eventually, she picked Arvin to be her boyfriend. It was likely just a fling but it was worth it. It kept her heart racing and she loved the way his lips tasted.

As time ticked on, war soon crippled the planet and she knew what she needed to do to help. She was a natural born leader so she signed up to lead a small squad of warriors. to an outpost where she was supposed to rendezvous with someone by the name of Rroy. Her original squad, Arvin, Nieko, Melik, Fritz, and Varun, had already met up with Rroy. She was held back, having to aid on the western front. After a near-lose-turned-victory, she was allowed to regroup with her original squad. For the interim, she was given a new team of equally capable soldiers. Only... they weren't.

One by one, her squad was picked off. Left alone and still a good ways out, Aleu let her eyes dance over the bloody battlefield.

With a red dot aglow on her breast, Aleu's ears folded over. She knew this was the end.

"I forgive you," she whispered as a single tear rolled down her face. The bang of a gun being fired came next. Then came the silence.

Eternal silence.

Her brows knit together. Why was she still alive? That was a clean shot. Opening one eye, she spied a thin wall of ice before her. Lips pursed, a wrinkle formed above her brows.

"Ice?" For a second, she looked ugly as the face she made was one of slight disgust. How could their be ice?

"You're too quick to forgive, Princess."

The hairs on the back of her neck stood up. She had no need to swivel her head for that voice was familiar, so familiar.

"I promised I would protect you. I keep my promises."

Most would assume that from that moment on things went off without a hitch. Such was not the case. Rroy and Aleu had their ups and downs. Even had one hell of an ugly breakup, which Aleu made worse by getting back together with Arvin. After some bitter words and a bit of healing--mainly forgiving--the pair finally found themselves back in each others arms. It was actually the first time she had ever seen him cry. Believing in him, she agreed to taking him back up as a boyfriend.

Fast forward a few years and, well, now they are engaged. The dress has been made. The suit hangs patiently in the closet. And the date? It's been set. It's just a few months out before she officially becomes Mrs. Aleu Skytun. She's finally with the one she loves. As imperfect as he is, Aleu cannot be any happier as, to her, he's perfection.