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Old 03-05-2014, 11:59 PM

So heres a little tale about a princess, a thief, a assassin and a knight will they get along or kill each other? I don't know but you can find out. This is a roleplay between maiden and myself don't post unless your one of us. For profiles go here http://www.menewsha.com/forum/commun...en-finx15.html

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Old 03-06-2014, 08:49 PM

Tracy stood poised behind a tree, listening to the horse hooves draw closer. If he had been paying more attention, he would have noticed that the birds were not singing in the trees and that the forest was silent. It would have not been if she had arrived earlier and lain in wait longer. However, the young prince was unaware of warning signs of danger. It wasn't until the passed her and the horse's ears laid back that he realized something was wrong. By then, a line crossing the path dragged him off the horse and onto his back.

Completely covered in a thick black vest and black clothing to hide her gender and identity, Tracy rushed out and up to the stunned prince. He had only began to catch his breath as she cut off his purse and dashed away. It was the winnings from his trip to a gambling house. He would be walking home poorer for his troubles. She didn't care. Making her way to a creek and jumping up into a tree so as to hide her scent from hounds that could be used to track her, Tracy worked her way towards a small cliff area and climbed onto a ledge. Hidden from the ground, she crawled into a narrow space. Stripping off the black clothing to reveal her plain brown herbalist dress tucked beneath, Tracy became a normal villager.

Leaving the money there, she crawled back out onto a limb and worked her way through the trees towards a clearing where an apple grove grew. From there, she dropped to the ground, picked up her basket of apples, and headed to the path back towards the village. Mission accomplished.

*****

In the nearby manor, a butler stood by the desk of a nobleman. It was a visiting man of wealth named Lord McCarthy. Lord McCarthy downed the last of his drink and passed it to the butler. The butler bowed and took it with him from the room. Dressed in a black suit and white shirt, he passed unseen by those around him. Including the similarly dressed servants and staff. Black and white suited them. It was the finer folk who wore colors. Returning the glass to the kitchen, he stepped back into an enclave. Soon a piece of wood could be heard sliding behind him. He heard the code whispered to him, "You're not working."

He responded in kind. "My eyes are ever on duty." Then passed on what he had seen. "I'm pretty certain that Lord McCarthy means to gain something during his visit. He is already arranging to press our king into holding a banquet soon. The king won't be able to say no is my guess. That will be his chance to perform his opening move."

The faceless voice responded, "Good work Derrick. Keep your guard up." The wood slid back into place and the butler, Derrick, walked back out again into the drone of life. It would seem that a plot was developing and he meant to keep ahead of it.

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#3
Old 03-07-2014, 12:17 AM

Athena drifted threw the castle ignoring the looks she was given. She knew she was old to still be unwed and people liked to talk about this fact in front of her and behind her back. She was a pretty enough princess with plenty of wealth and the manners that had been branded into her since she was a child. She sighed softly she didn't know why her father couldn't just settle on a man for her and get it over with before she was forced to become a spinster.

Erik scowled this had been the third highway rubbery that week and he was losing his patience with himself for not being able to catch whoever was robbing people. He pushed a hand threw his hair asking the young man if he could remember anything about the person but he like the others only knew that the robber had been small and had clearly know he was coming. He grumbled and escorted the boy back to the village where he plopped down at a table in the tavern to think.

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Old 03-07-2014, 01:46 AM

Tracy walked through the village with her basket over her arm. Smugness really didn't describe her at all. She was overjoyed at her success. This was turning into a really fun hobby. Walking past the tavern, she saw one of her previous victims sourly scuffling out on the porch. Keeping an occupied air about her, she kept walking. She almost made it too when shouts erupted behind her. Turning, she looked up the street. Evidently she hadn't been quick enough. There was the young prince. Strolling into the village angrily, he yelled out again, "Erik!"

Realizing his anger and being wise, she didn't wait to see the results of her work. Like several others nearby, she moved to a side street and left the scene. No one wanted to get involved with royalty when they were angry. Now making them angry, that was another story. She worked her way to her herbalist shop and went in the back door. Putting her apples on the counter, she moved to the front where a teenager was working. She had hired her some time ago to watch the shop. "Ma'am, you have a customer in the examine room."

Nodding, to let her know she heard, Tracy went on into the examine room. A bar woman sat inside with fresh cuts. Evidently more had happened in town this morning than she had realized.

*****

Derrick made his way to the guest wing of the manor. Checking over the progress of the servants, he nodded his approval. The rooms were all cleaned and up to standards. Lord McCarthy was a very picky man. More importantly though, two other rooms were also being carefully fixed up. The young prince had gone on a town trip, and in his absence Lord McCarthy had talked with the boy's father about bringing in some young men to help keep the young prince closer to the manor. Friends was a good reason.

However, these boys had little interest in going hunting with the prince. They were known for their flirty behavior. Lord McCarthy probably wanted to get them introduced to Princess Athena. That was a cause of concern for Derrick. As the butler and supervisor of the manor, he felt it his duty to ensure that the family was happy. And those young men could not bring happiness to Princess Athena. It wasn't his place to speak up though. He would have to still his hand and wait until the plot thicked before putting those youngsters in their places.

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Old 03-07-2014, 01:52 AM

" Of course." Athena's father chuckled " The more men around the more choices I have for my daughter." he grinned at his scowling wife " We wouldn't need more men around if your standers weren't so high." she sniffed. " It was those high standards that got me you." he teased making her blush. " Find my son and bring him to me so I can introduce him to the friends he will have." He ordered to the room.

Erik hurried to the young prince kneeling " Yes my lord?" he asked keeping his eyes on the ground. He was use to being ordered around even by the young prince who didn't have nearly the smarts of his father or the gentleness of the queen that made taking orders from them bearable.

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Old 03-07-2014, 02:00 AM

"Erik, why are you uselessly sitting in there for you. I was just robbed! My horse is gone and my cloak soiled. I thought you were supposed to be bringing this man to order. He jumped me so easily I would have thought there was no law enforcement in the entire realm!" The young prince was livid with humiliation.

*****

Tracy bandaged up the young woman and cautioned, "I know it is your living, but you might want to avoid physical... labor... for the rest of the day. Give the gash a chance to heal." The lady gave her a small smile and reluctantly left. Tracy knew her words alone were a kindness, even if the advice wasn't followed.

*****

Hearing commotion outside, Derrick walked to a window overlooking the courtyard. They had arrived. Four young men in their late 20s and early 30s who were still single. Not surprising considering their reputations. McCarthy wouldn't have picked these four unless he planned mischief. Suppressing a sigh, he turned and headed down to greet them at the door.

Reaching the bottom of the stairs, he went to the door and opened it. Standing there, he watched the four swagger across the courtyard acting like they were victors. He dared not think what Lord McCarthy had promised them in return for their presence here. Keeping neutral face, he bowed and said, "Welcome my lords."

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Old 03-07-2014, 02:06 AM

Erik's mouth worked for a second " I am working on it my lord. Did you see the person? Anything at all?" he said still on the ground kneeling before him. Just then one of the other knights hurried over " My lord your father wishes to see you." he bowed briefly glancing at Erik " Will you see him there?" " Of course." Erik stood " I would still like to know anything you can tell me my lord."

Athena watched the men arrive and waited with her parents. " Ah there you are arrived at last." her father greeted them merrily " May I introduce my lovely wife and my daughter." her mother and her nodded to the young men giving them there best * we're just women smile.* " My son shall arrive soon enough but perhaps my daughter would like to show you around." he winked at her " Of course father if they are not to tired from there journey." Athena smile changed to her hostess smile.

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Old 03-08-2014, 03:25 AM

The young prince, Brit, began to calm down. The idea of others of his social rank around was a welcome change. Looking over at Erik, he said, "We can talk there. Though there is little to say. He was wearing black. Tall but light. Probably a village brat that is out of school but not working as much as he should." Something he intended to fix. Lord McCarthy had said the villagers looked like they were lazy. Maybe he could give them extra work to do as a tax break.

*****

Tracy sighed and headed into her main shop. Pulling out a dusting cloth, she started working on the shelves. Her mind was a mile or so away though. The money she was getting wasn't going to any use. She needed to think of a way to use it that would benefit the people without drawing suspicion to herself.

*****

Seeing that Princess Athena was to show them around, Derrick used his role of butler to approach and provide the appropriate social escort. Looking back momentarily at Athena's father, he frowned. Surely he wasn't in on a plot with Lord McCarthy. Looking forward with a careful controlled face, he decided it was more likely that Lord McCarthy or someone else outside the family had talked him into it. It didn't matter. No one would harm Athena with him around. He would make sure of that. The worries he had would have to stay on the back burner until his employer could sort out what was happening.

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Old 03-09-2014, 12:18 AM

" And here is the gardens." Athena lead them threw " None of them compare to your beauty princess." one of the men grinned " Oh well thank you my lord but I'm no flower." Athena said with a tight smile she had heard the rumors about these boys and didn't like being around them even with a butler at hand. " Of course your a flower the prettiest of them all. To bad no one has plucked you yet." the man leered chuckling.
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Erik escorted the young prince back to the castle " You are the fourth person with the same story." he sighed " I will have to but more patrols on the road till we can figure out who is behind this." he frowned " As long as it's alright with the king of course." Everything depended on the king and if they did not catch this person soon people would start loosing faith in him.

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Old 03-11-2014, 12:04 AM

A messenger came running into the shop, "Tracy, do you have time to spare?"

Startled, Tracy answered, "Of course, what has happened?"

"It is the king. He has unexpectedly had four visitors. They are going to have a banquet tomorrow night. You have amazing flowers. Can you come help decorate?"

Sighing, Tracy nodded, "Yes, I'll be there in the morning." It looked like she would have to prepare floral arrangements. That took away chances to patrol the road tonight.

*****

Derrick hid a grimace at the young man's words. He obviously wasn't thinking clearly to treat a princess so disrespectfully. Before he had a chance to intervene, one of the other four elbowed their companion. The oldest, Stan, stepped between the offending male and Athena. "My apologies for my friend's behavior. He has forgotten some of his dignity in a bottle. This isn't his normal self."

Bowing politely in apology, Stan decided it wasn't a bad turn of events. If he came across as a hero to her, maybe she would be more inclined to like him above the other four. Then he could get her into a compromising situation and cause a diplomatic nightmare. Lord McCarthy would take it from there. Blackmailing the king took guts, and Stan intended to enjoy his part in this plot.

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Old 03-11-2014, 12:24 AM

" All is forgiven." Athena said with a tight smile " I fear the tour is over but I see my brother coming and will leave you in his company." she hurried to her brother " I do not like these men brother." she said she could always take openly to her brother even if he never really listened " I think you should be careful with them." she glanced at the boys.

Erik watched the princess approach them and turned a deaf ear to there conversation " If you think of anything else my lord please feel free to tell me." he bowed and headed off to find the king who agreed to put on a few more patrols to watch the road.

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Old 03-11-2014, 01:32 AM

Tracy carried another bundle of flowers into the back work around and set them on the work table with the rest. She had nothing to go on and so little time. The nobility never thought of anyone but themselves. They and their court could rot for all she cared. Fingers deftly began to work strands of flower and foliage together. Table runners would be a good start. If she could create decorations for the dining tables and the accessory tables, then perhaps she could have her own subtle theme.

An idea sprang to mind. She could incorporate a little bit of gold trim into the garland. They would subconsciously think of gold. And knowing the young prince, he would not hesitate to take them on a gambling trip. Perhaps she could then snatch one's purse if he traveled alone. Or she could just chill and let the guards lower their guard. It was a gamble she was taking herself.

*****

Derrick stayed with the four young men. It was good to see that Erik had accompanied the young prince. Brit was always a little bit more steady with Erik's presence. Derrick turned and saw Lord McCarthy walk outside. The man was charming and a favorite to have a court. A pity that he always seemed to benefit when disputes arose. Still, any remaining hard feelings would wash aside with him here.

He noticed Stan seeming to straighten up a little more and copy Lord McCarthy's posture. So the boy was thinking himself an apprentice huh? He would have to keep an eye on him.

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Old 03-11-2014, 05:12 PM

" See me to my room will you Derrik?" Athena said taking the butlers arm frowning softly at her brother who was talking to the four men looking like he belonged there. " I do not like this." she sighed softly " Will you keep an eye on my brother?"

Erik went out with the first patrol looking over the road. He sighed softly as he watched the people come in and out of the kingdom. " This is ridiculous." he scowled " This is getting us nowhere."

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Old 03-12-2014, 02:37 AM

Surprised to find that Athena was using his arm, Derrick for a moment was at a loss of words. It wasn't that he didn't like it, he was happy to assist. He just found it out of protocol for a servant such as himself to be helping his princess. "It would be my honor to do so Princess." He walked her carefully to her room, trying to keep his arm relaxed. The outfit was that of a butler, but underneath was the honed muscles of a warrior. He didn't have time for questions. "Is there something I can have delivered to you in your rooms? Some sweetened tea or books?"

*****

Tracy sat with the table garlands completed. They looked nice. She wondered how many other decorations would be needed by tomorrow evening. Before then actually, since setting up took time. The money she had stolen kept nagging at her, distracting her from the task at hand. Standing, she went into the shop's main room, "Lydia, I am going out for a bit." Her worker nodded, "Yes ma'am. Can I help with anything?" "No, I simply need inspiration for the decorations. Close up for me," replied Tracy. She grabbed a cloak and basket before walking out the front door. The woods were calling her.

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Old 03-12-2014, 06:08 PM

" no I just didn't want to go my room by myself with those...holligans around." Athena sighed letting go of his arm "Thank you for seeing me to my room safely Derrik." she smiled softly slipping into her room scowling at the stares of the maids that passed by.

Erik was exhausted this was the thrid patrol in a row and so far nothing had happened. They had broken up a squabble and had a stern talking to with a small boy who had been stealing apples. They were never hard on the small children when they stole some of them where poor with no food others wanted to do it just to see if they could.

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Old 03-15-2014, 08:54 PM

Watching Athena's door close, Derrick hesitated a moment. Then he turned and slipped over to a wall hanging and activated the secret door behind it. Slipping inside, he hurried to the guards' quarters. Leaving a message to have a "chaperone" posted with Athena in Erik's room, he silently slipped out.

*****
Tracy looked around cautiously. She had a fine selection of foliage in her basket for finishing up the decorations. It would be an easy matter to sneak back to her hiding place and check on the money. It was an unnecessary move though and she dared not do anything needlessly. Besides, there had been extra patrols walking into and out of the village. Sighing, she paused at a narrow bridge and stared at the water below contemplating how long to wait before resuming her raids. She didn't notice the shadow on the road approaching until a wolf's growl stilled her heart.

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Old 03-16-2014, 02:11 AM

Athena sighed and sat sewing in her room pondering why her father would let those kind of men influence her brother. He was still young and still thought the world served him whatever he wanted. It would only get worse and she had to watch her step on them though she knew her father would take her word over anyone else's

Erik finally decided to head home for a nap when he spotted a wolf staring down a girl that was standing in the road. Hopping off his horse he slowly approached the wolf careful not to spoke it or her. He pulled his sword glancing at the girl to make sure she saw him.

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Old 03-18-2014, 11:55 PM

Time to play intervention, or be ready to if necessary. Derrick walked with a platter of wine goblets out where the boys were hanging out. The weapons ring. A large dusty area with places to work alone or in small groups, it was easy to see that the boys were sizing each other up. Stan was posing with a blade. The lose-tongued one was bragging about his gambling skills. The prince was drinking it all in.

*****

Seeing someone was a relief. A relief that was short-lived. It was one that belonged to the royal family. One of their men. Now she wondered if it would be better to let the wolf eat her and be done. He could arrange all sorts of interrogation techniques. If he suspected. He might not. But why was he here unless he did. She bit her lip and strangled a sob, her back firmly pressed up against the bridge.

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Old 03-19-2014, 12:05 AM

Erik throw a rock at the wolf catching it attention " Come then." he growled pushing his sword threw the wolves chest as it lunged at him. He let the dead body fall to the ground next to him " You alright madam?" he asked cleaning off his sword.

Growing bored Athena went for a walk of the grounds watching the boys and her brother. She was happy to see him with boys his own age but it was swore by the thought of those boys reputations.

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Old 03-19-2014, 12:55 AM

Startled by his question, Tracy tried to collect her thoughts. Of course he didn't, couldn't, know who her alternate identity was. "Yeah, I am... now" She gulped and tried to slow her heart. "Thanks for that, if you hadn't come just then..." she left it to the imagination. Also, guys liked to be praised and that might help him to like her more. Though she did truly appreciate him coming along. It didn't take a genius to know who would have been laying dead in the road if he hadn't.

Derrick, offered the boys wine. Alcohol loosened tongues and perhaps he might learn more about what they were up to. With distain, he heard the prince say, "I know a great gambling house. We could go there tonight if you all are up for it."

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Old 03-19-2014, 01:05 AM

" Glad to help." Erik nodded softly " You shouldn't walk the roads alone the soldiers might think your the thief that's robbing everyone on the road." he watched for her reaction wondering what it would be.

Athena strode over " I don't think father would like you going there brother." she said in warning " You always get in trouble." she glanced at the boys " I don't think it's wise either." hoping her would take her advice for once.

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Old 03-19-2014, 10:22 PM

She stared at him and just let her mouth drop open. After a moment of shocked silence, she shook her head. "Not everyone has the money to hire a bodyguard, mi'lord." She left it at that. Making jokes or denying it too hard might get her in trouble. Hopefully though she could deflect it, "and I heard in the village that the robber was a man." Raising an eyebrow dubiously at him, she asked, "You think a woman defeated them?"

*****

The young prince waved off his sister, "That isn't a good idea if you go alone. With a group, it is fine." Turning to the other four, he explained, "We have been having a robber doing solo attacks. Just him and his survivor." Then he proceeded to detail what had happened to him that very day.

In the growing dark of dust, Derrick arranged for lanterns to be lit. They created a pool of light that allowed the young nobles to bask in each other's company more comfortably.

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Old 03-20-2014, 02:26 AM

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" Everyone is a suspect right know." Erik shrugged softly " Even girls can get the best of men just look at wives and there husbands." he chuckled softly shaking his head. " Even the queen can convince the king of things normal people can't."

Athena scowled softly " Why do you always ignore my advice brother?" she asked boldly jutting her chin forward daring him to make a scene in front of his pales. " This men are nothing but bad news." her voice dropped to a whisper right next to his ear " Please, please listen to me."

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Old 03-21-2014, 04:28 AM

She shrugged it off. "Under that reasoning, you also are a suspect." But the sight of the dead wolf in front of her was a grisly reminder that she owed him her life. Looking at him with dawning gratefulness, she said, "Thank you. Seriously, thank you." Helplessly waving her hands around at the scene around them she added, "I've walked along here countless times. I find most of my herbs and decor resources in these woods. Never have I had this happen." Maybe villagers needed to start going out in small groups. That would ruin her plans.

*****

Derrick watched Athena with concern. She was clearly upset with her brother and the quiet talking she tried to have with him was definitely something of interest to the four guests. He would have to make sure to watch the politics. Stan seemed to be the most cunning, and sadly the only reason Derrick hadn't fallen for his charms was because he had overheard part of the plot where all four were supposed to be gentlemen at first. Stan would surely work their elders against one another until he got his prize. He clenched a fist at the thought, glad for the long-sleeved jacket that hid his bulging muscles.

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Old 03-21-2014, 04:35 AM

" It was just one wolf. Not much to worry about but I'll inform the king when I get back." Erik stifled his yawn behind his hand '' Would you like me to help you collect your herbs?" he asked figured he might as well ask it won't hurt to ask.

Athena scowled when her brother paid her no mind. She walked out of sight of the boys her head held high once they where out of sight she sighed softly " Stubborn boy." she scowled " I hope sense gets knocked into him soon." she walked towards the sitting room joining her mother who was already there.

 


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