thieves and slaves

Ying stared back at Lucien somewhat surprised by his remark and expressionless face. She looked from him to the creature. "Shape shifters are hard to come by i suspect it is one of the queens slaves. This means that it likely experienced far worse then what ever you plan. Perhaps you should try being a little nicer." Ying said shrugging. Lucien's implication regarding the sun bothered her a little. Would he really cause pain just for an answer to a question. She looked at Yang and saw his expression. Though he tried to hide it she could tel he didn't like where this was heading.

If he does anything i will try stop him. Yang said telepathically.

They both knew that this could have easily been their fate. Slaves for a vicious queen forced against their will to endure pain and make others endure it.

Ying cautiously came closer to the hole. She smiled sweetly at the creature. "Hi" she said. The creature didn't respond but then again she didn't really expect it to. It probably learned a long time ago to keep quiet or face the consequences. " There is a cave not to far from here we can take you to get out of the sun if it bothers you. But you have to speak up. It's ok, i won't let anything bad happen. We just want to know what you want."

(( i'll leave it up to you. I wouldn't want to ruin what ever fun plot you have in mind. ^_^))

"How are we to transport this thing to that cave without it trying to break free and kill us? It would try and shift and put up on heck of a fight. Unless it's unconcsious that probably won't work." In Lucien's stubborn little conceding mind he thought kindness would get them nowhere. Violence, pain, torture, suffering. The best ways to get someone to talk. It was faster and the truth normally came out a lot quicker.

Then again, once Lucien looked at it from the Hybrid's point of view, he found something else. If what the Hybrid was supposed to be doing was extremely important, Lucienknew that if he was the creature he wouldn't spill his guts for anything, even if it meant death. Then again, if it wasn't all that important or valued, if he was forced to do something, then he'd spill just to make that person an enemy. Then again, tactics varied.

Lucien looked up to the sun which was now peeking over the trees, shedding enough light in order to see into the hole. The hybrid had snow white hair and tiny black wings, it was wearing an oddly colored uniform that made it apear to be a soldier. The colors didn't really match and looked like rainbow barf; red, blue, green, white, and cream. Not much or camoflauge, that was for sure. Lucien looked to Ying and shook his head, not knowing whether he should speak up or not.

"Be nice to him, try to get it out of him. What he wants, who he serves, why he did this. If you can't get anything out of him, I want to use my own tactics on him and see if I can get him to talk." Lucien's eyes gleamed eerily in the light, emotionless and blank. The headache he had acquired had turned him into a slightly whiny and annoying jerk, making him want to go crawl in a dark corner and take a nap. That wasn't going to happen, and the headache should dissipate over time.

The creature jumped back further into the hole to get out of the light. Looking nervously at the strangers before him. Something was stopping him from changing form. He had no way to escape. His wings were to small to get him very far. It hissed angrily and continued backing up against the side of the hole where the sun wasn't reaching. The sun wasn't coming in to bad yet but it was only a matter of time.

The twins watched the creature carefully. Lucien's remarks still ringing in their ears.

I don't know what to do. Lucien is right we can't move it, and it's nearly to late anyway. How can we get it to speak? It obviously won't trust us. Ying spoke to her brother. On one had she could see Lucien's reasoning but she couldn't let something bad like this happen.

You have always been good at talking to people and calming them down. Something about you just puts people at ease. I'm sure whatever you say it will come around eventually. Just try...but be careful. Yang answered giving her some encouragement.

Ying nodded and decided to take a bit of a risk by climbing down into the hole. Probably a bad idea, but maybe it would help make the situation seem less threatening for the creature if someone was on the same level as it. And besides she would be able to get out since turning into a werewolf wasn't magic like what the shape shifter uses. So she would not be affected by the enchanted necklaces. She made sure she stayed in the sun light, in case the creature tried to attack. "Lets start with something simple, whats your name?"

The creature stared at the girl and blinked not sure what to do. He wondered if he should answer and if he should say anything. Looking from the sun to the girl grinding his teeth together angrily. There wasn't much of a choice....maybe the queen wouldn't find out... "Xander" he muttered.

"Xander" Ying repeated. "Thats a nice name. There isn't much time so can you please tell Lucien what he wants to know. Then i will cover the hole up and block the sun for you." Ying said smiling.

(( ok now you control the creature and make him revel whatever it is you want reveled. ))

((OOC: That I shall do. Continue with the asking questions ))

Lucien watched Ying go into the hole, shaking his head in disbelief. That wasn't all that safe, was it? It took someone who was crazy or awfully brave to do something like that, but Lucien knew that it was probably the best thing to do. There was some kind of secret communication going on between the two twins, something that Lucien would rather not have going on. Secrets drove him crazy, made him want to fall in a hole and die. He had secrets that only he knew about but it was different when it was someone else. He felt he had to know these things in order to survive.

It was amazing how Ying had gotten the hybrid to talk. Perhaps it was just the fact that she was a sweet little innocent female? Or perhaps it didn't feel threatened when around her? Lucien realized that they were both pretty much the same thing. Pondering this for a moment Lucien sat down on the soft earth, laying back casually. Now wasn't the time to nap but it might quiet the throbbing in his head. Stupid disadvatages. No one likes them, but they exist anyways. Kind of like weeds in a flower garden.

Ying looked at Xander. "I think i already know who you work for so i just want to know what you want."

"She wants Lucien and sent me to get him." He replied reluctantly.

"Why?"

after some hesitation he shrugged and answered "I don't really know why. But rumors say that he is actually the real heir to the throne."

"ok. Thank you. See that wasn't so bad?" Ying said happily and climbed out of the hole." As promised she covered the hole up as best as she could with large logs and leaves. Hopefully it would be enough to keep the sun out. She then walked toward Lucien and told him what Xander said.

Lucien was happily trapped in thought about the thing that was trapped in the hole, it's powers rendered useless. He was humming a lullaby to himself and his eyes were partially closed when Ying told him what the hybrid had said. This had the prince sitting erect and ready, not wanting to believe what the Hybrid had said. If people had figured out that he was the heir that probably would mean trouble. Lucien stood slowly and walked away, his jaw clenched. He began to grind his teeth.

Lucien strode over to the nearest tree and kicked it, the tree groaning in protest. How those miserable tyrants had figured it out was beyond him, but now that the secret was out... Lucien slammed his fist into the tre next, trying to find a way to release his anger without harming a living creature. Lucien took his other hand and did a quick palm-face, body quivering slightly. If he didn't scream at someone or at something he was going to explode.

Glad he was in his Vampire form Lucien kicked the tree again, this time uprooting a small potion of the towering giant. "This had to happen the onlly time I've been in a good mood for months. I'm disgusted. how they figured out that I'm the rightful heir I have no idea but I tell you what; when I find that little snitch who jacked my journals I'll kill him. This is preposterous. I cannot believe that somone would have the nerve to go through my stuff!" Lucien let out a frustrated growl and twitched a few times, thinking about whathe was going to do.

"You know what? This sucks. This really sucks. My whole incognito deal has been blown and by who? Those cursed nymphs." Lucien realized that he was being a bit melodramatic about this whole thing, but he wasn't going to stop until he got all of his anger and frustration out. If that meant punching a few more trees then so be it; he'd do it as long as no harm came to something that had a heart.

"Take it easy there. What could be wrong with being the heir. This means you can kick the tyrants out and save everyone." Ying said cheerily.

Yang stood and watched Lucien freak out. Anger problems much.

A little bit it seems. At least he isn't taking it out on anyone.

I suppose. Got to feel bad for those trees though.Yang said laughing to himself.

Lucien turned to Ying as she commented on his situation, thinking about this for a moment, then turning back around and slamming his head into the tree. He had brain cells to spare and the tree was still standing, so what the heck?
"The thing about saving everybody is the fact that no one is willing to be saved! The way my grandfather treated everyone was harsh! He treated them like dirt. That kind of reputation doesn't make people think of me too highly. No one would accept me but a few of the humans and perhaps a few of the others. Otherwise no one would be okay with me ruling. Sure, they won't like those stupid nymphs, but they wouldn't like me either. I'm not a very friendly person. I like my space and I'm reserved. Face it; I'm not fit to rule a kingdom. People just don't like me."

Lucien didn't care what he was doing, but after slamming his head against that tree he didn't feel like doing much else. He shook his head miserably, wondering what was to become of him. "What are we going to do with that miserable little creatin in the hole?" Lucien's vote was in on killing it or using it to his advantage. Why not? He didn't like it anyways. Of course he wouldn't say anything about killing it, considering how pro-violence he was and how anti-violence the twins were. Lucien turned and began to grind his teeth again, eyes locked on the hole where the creature stayed. He didn't care if he called it a cretin, it was the worst that was going to come out of his mouth.

A serious expression crossed Yings face. It wasn't all that common to see her with anything else but a smile. However the more she stayed with Lucien the more concerned she got. Just a while ago they were all having fun, becoming friends. Now he was becoming something completely different. " Maybe it's your attitude people don't like. Who your related to only tells part of the story, your personality tells the rest. If you would be more accepting of other peoples situations and more open. You might find people would actually like and respect you." Ying turned away leaving Lucien with those words.

Yang whistled as he approached Lucien. "Now you've done it. It takes a lot to get her like that...ands it isn't a good thing trust me." When Ying was upset she could be really scary, it took a lot to get her angry. He had only seen her like this a few times.

Ying sat down by the hole. Trying to think of what to do. They couldn't just leave Xander here. It was hard to understand what Lucien was so angry about. What is so bad about being royalty anyway. And honestly it was clear Xander had nothing to do with whatever was going on. He was simply following orders. A pawn used to play with, never knowing the bigger picture.

Xander meanwhile was in the hole. Thankfully the light wasn't reaching. But that wasn't what he was worried about. That guy up there was angry because of what Bob did to him earlier. Worse then that though, he had told that girl what his secret assignment was. The Queen was going to be so angry. He shivered to himself wondering what was going to happen to him. On one had what ever the queen had in store would probably be way worse then whatever the weired guy would do. But he really didn't want to face either.

((OOC: I need to add to Lucien's profile... he is extremely tempermental he explodes he has hissy fits and he is very annoying. His Vampire is the best at portraying these things, making a big deal out of the smaller things and stressing their importance. The Vampire also has the most influence, and when he throws a fit he is reluctant to do much else until he either gets his way or he is able to shift and get over it. The human is naive and random, a fruit loop. The Werewolf is normally nonchalant and best at planning and fighting.)) ((Blame it on Bob ))

Lucien began to mumble to himself and meander around llike a crazy person, throwing up his arms every now and again. He was lost in thought and having himself a pity party. This wasn't one of the best things to be doing. The little part of his mind that was sick of the vampire being in control acted up, bringing in more thoughts and making Lucien's body wanted to kill itself. The feud began, the human not saying much but the vampire and werewolf both trying to gain control. The human had started it. This was how the silent conversation between the races went:
"I say we all go out and have a nice cuppa tea and try to figure it out like that."
"Shut up, human! No one likes you! Besides, this is chaotic."
"Hey, brain dead! No one wants to hear your yap running either. I guarentee that those two think your a bit retarded right now."
"Respect the higher species, mutt."
"You're not any higher than us. We share the same body. And if you were to ask me, well, you're really effing annoying, spazzy, and whiny. Get over yourself."
"Get over myself? You know what, go climb up a tree! You're worthless savage ass can't do much better!"
"At least I don't make people think I'm crazy."
"Well you know, this isn't good. We're gunna die! We'll be toast!"
"I think we should take a step back and think of this from al angles. I think it's a good thing."
"SHUT UP, HUMAN!"
"Open your eyes, wolf. This is horrible."
"You open your eyes, undead monster, and shift. Let the body have it's freedom for a moment. It needs to calm down before it's blood cells explode."
"I'm not shifting. I think that this can continue all it wants. I'm not making way for either of you two."
"I still think we should talk about this over a cuppa tea."

Lucien shook himself away from his thoughts and let out a frustrated scream, silencing the conversation in his head. The man shifted from vampire to human, the race overjoyed and happy. This angered the vampire but the werewolf could care less, not really wanting to fight anymore. It was rather annoying, the vampire being dominant and feeling like the supreme ruler and everything. This was going to be a rough time and the vampire really needed to get over itself.

"Sorry, everyone. Guess I overreacted. Then again, it happens when the vampire is in charge. He's a bit opinionated and dramatic." The human Lucien forced a smile as if to cover everything up, just making things worse. It made Lucien seem like a mad man, but at least the conflict amongst himself had settled. The vampire took charge again and Lucien fell over, his headache becoming an overpowering migraine. That stupid human had wanted to get out so badly and have it's 'cuppa tea' that it was pathetic.

((Color coded; red is vampire, pink is human, orange is werewolf. Purple is vampire and werewolf. I see how this can be a bit random but when I'm happy I can't play a physco ))

(( isn't one crazy person enough?))

Yang backed away from Lucien and went over to his sister.

Ying ignored Lucien's phycotic outbreak. Yang didn't you find a heavy cloak among the stuff we stole?

Yeah, why? Are you going to use it to get Xander to the cave without being harmed by the sun?

Exactly. I just have to convince him to come with us. As for the shape shifting thing i can make him wear one of the enchanted necklaces.

Good idea, except nut case over there wants to kill him.

Well nut case has a heart he just needs to learn to use it. And first things first Xander might not even want to come.

Yang shrugged and turned into a wolf and headed back to the cave. Be careful...........i don't trust ether of them.

Ying knocked on one of the logs over the hole. "Hey down there. Would mind if i came down to talk to you again?"

Xander's thoughts were interrupted by the girls voice. His initial reaction was anger as his head was hurting but then it turned into a mix of shock and disbelief. This girl was asking to come down as if this was his house or something. He couldn't explain the feeling....it was new but it was nice.....He blinked. "sure....."

Ying lifted the log a bit and slipped back down into the hole once again. She didn't know how she missed it before, but she could now clearly see what the creature called Xander looked like. He was nothing more then a child. Only a few years younger then her and her brother by the looks of it. Her sense of pity grew stronger when she saw this. Ying smiled at the boy, wondering how best to go about what she wanted to ask.

"what?" Xander asked. Wondering what the girl wanted and why she was looking at him in such a strange way. Of course it was only strange because nobody ever looked happy like that around him before. He wasn't even sure if he knew what happy was.

"Me and my brother live in a cave not to far from here. Your welcome to come and stay with us. You have a choice, it may not seem like it but you don't have to go back to that place."

Xander stared at the girl for a while . Not sure what to say, was it a trick? Bob had warned him before about people who seemed nice. They always act nice but thats just because they want something out of you. Its a trick no one can be trusted, you will just be hurt. Wasn't that what he said? Xander's head ache was getting worse just thinking about it.

((The colored portion between the werewolf, vampire, and human was silent and in Lucien's mind. And Lucien isn't crazy; he's just a bit... strange. ))((I'm bringing in Yrael too... btw))

Lucien stood and walked into the trees, headache driving him literally insane. Besides the constant chatter between the races in his head his body was doing well to ignore them, wanting desperatley to just slip into the welcoming arms of sleep. Even if they argued in his dreams he'd be away from them. The dominant control over his body had been captured by the human. That was how he was going to stay for a while, not caring if any physical harm would come to him. The human was less prone to violence and a bit more carefree and happy.

After going into the woods Lucien studied a track in the earth, noting the type of animal. There was something else around here, there had to be. Looking around he studied the area, spotting a movement off the the left. Although there was always that constant throbbing pain in his head, he followed the movement. Curiousity verwhelming his sense of danger he approached the movement and came across a small white boy complete with ears and a collar, hiding behind the tree and not noticing the prying prince.

"What are you?" The words came from Lucien who picked the boy up gingerly, looking into the small black eyes. The boy said nothing but just returned the stare, eyes revealing him to be pleased. "I am called Yrael. I am here to... help you. Take me to the werewolf twins, please. I would appreciate that greatly." The cat boy was very formal, Lucien enjoying the conversation. "Why should I?" The prince asked this quietly, staring into the creature's eyes.

"Why not? You have nothing to lose and their is no harm that will come to them. I just want to... examine... the Hybrid in the hole. It appeals to my... interests." Lucien was wondering why the boy chose to hesitate so often, as if saying only what it needed to say and choosing it's words carefully. "As long as you help me work out my mental problems." The cat nodded, shaking it's snow white hair.

Lucien emerged back where Ying and Yang were, a small smile on his face. "I found a spy." Lucien let the catboy go from midair, letting it freefall to the ground. The cat stood and turned toward the two, tucking it's hands behind it's back and walking forward, toward Xander and his hole. Yrael looked into the hole, eyes scanning the creature quickly before looking to the male werewolf, the one that was called Yang.

"Was it working for the nymphs? If so, it must have been a very mistreated character. I feel for it, I really do." Who was he kidding? He had no sympathy for that little demon wretch. Yrael himself was being used right now, Astarael back at the camp they had made last night. That moronic woman had kept herself up all night, granting Yrael permission to roam freely whilst she slept.

Yrael had taken advantage of the situation, trying to gain more information about the heir to the human throne. He had been snooping around a little hut earlier in the week, finding an interesting collection of journals that he used to his advantage. He had told the nymphs about it, and they had sent a child. No one had ever said they were smart. Lucien should've been taken care of when he was earlier. But, then again, this would all unfold into the greater plan.

Bob wasn't sure about this girl, not liking how kind she was being. It seemed suspicious. He listened and tried to consume everything that was said above. The little white character who had peered into the hole seemed rather evil. There was something in it's voice that gave this away, too. Something strange and forceful. Bob should know what evil sounded like, having lived with the queens and being partially evil himself.

((Yrael stands about three foot tall and is quite ancient. He is Astareal's... cat))

(( Ok, what is the weird cat boy like?. So is bob going to actually do things or will he just be a voice inside Xanders head?And Yang is Gone to the cave))

Ying watched Lucien bring the small cat boy. he smiled at him. "HI there."

Xander looked at the cat boy. HE growled. Bob didn't like the cat. He made move to lunge at the cat.

Ying saw and grabbed Xander and pulled him back. "Calm down. or you will get your self fried by the sun or worse."

"Bad Kitty..EVIL cat. Bob says he will hurt us!" XANDER yelled kicking the air in a child like temper tantrum

"Who is Bob?"

"none of your business!"

(( sorry about speling andever thig but keybored is mssedup))

((Tis fine and I didn't realize that Yang was gone. The kitty is evil. Bob will come out but not until he sees it time to flip out on someone, so for right now he is just a voice inside his head.))

Lucien listened to the sounds, watching the cat cautiously. Perhaps it actually had a way to help him? That was something he would have to figure out himself. It probably wasn't the smartest thing to do, bringing him here. It seemed to get something out of the Hybrid none the less. Perhaps that wasn't good? Whatever happened Lucien had been promised aid and that cat would do well to keep his word, else Lucien would probably flip and try to kill him. Somehow this resulted in Lucien wondering about the collar; what it did and why the cat was wearing it.

Yrael smiled lightly as the Hybrid lunged at him, pleased with the result. At least it was lively. That creature was more powerful than it looked. The cat swished it's tail and studied the character, a strange look crossing his face. "I'm not an evil cat." Yrael said this quietly, calmly, smoothly.

You need to be faster if you are going to get near it. With the collar I'm sure it's powers are rendered useless, so try to make sure that black band stays on it's neck. It probably wouldn't be that hard to dispose of... then I could go after the prince. I wonder if... Bob lost his train of thought and stopped right there, waiting for something else to happen. Ying seemed to be on their side but it was too early to trust anyone. Xander, try to stay as calm as possible. You don't have to listen to me of course, but I wouldn't mind taking over.

((This should be fun. I wonder if BOB will be out and about ))

(( We have to figure out how this will work and when Bob can take over. Because i was thinking that when Bob is in control Xander will no longer exist for that moment. Kind of like what happens when people have multiple personalitys.....when one takes over the other is gone in a way and the original has no idea what was done or said when they return in control. So you would be able to make bob do whatever until i decide it's time for him to go back to just being a voice. We both have to agree though.))

Ying sighed and released Xander. She really wasn't sure who to trust. She wanted to be friends with everyone, but not even she could do that.

Yang was returning with the cloak Ying asked for. He shook his head and muttered. "Why does she have to be such a person magnet. At this rate the whole kingdom will be here." He lifted up a log and threw down the cloak. Explain to me why were taking in someone when we can barley look after our selves?

Because i said so and you love me, oh fine... It's because he needs someone and shouldn't have to go back to that horrible place. Does there need to be any reason?

There does when it involves someone else i have to look after, not to mention this person just attacked us not that long ago.

Xander started pacing around the hole thinking. Bob was still in his head saying how it was time for him to take charge now. And how he would look after them. Xander wasn't sure what to do, bad things happened when bob was around. He never knew what exactly but the queen would tell him about it after. To make things worse his the back of his neck was hurting. He rubbed it nervously, it was the mark the queen burned into to his neck. When it hurt, it meant trouble. Etheir the queen was not far away or someone who worked for her was near. He bet it was the cat boy. Promise me you won't hurt anyone if i let you take over. I don't care what you do to the cat boy or that mean guy. But that girl and her brother seem nice enough... He pleaded with Bob.

((Xander has dominant control and chooses when Bob comes out, for now. How about that?))

Lucien stood in the background, humming to himself and studying the sky. Once he could've swore a black, half decayed bird was flying around beut he dropped that idea. It was strange how he could imagine things like that. Lucien then looked to the returning Yang, eyelids half closed. It was then that the prince realized how tired he was, and sat on the ground drowsily. Within a few moments he was sound asleep, drooling and snoring lightly. Occasionally he would mumble a few words.

Yrael noted the reappearance of the male werewolf, noting his body movements and his physical appearance. He didn't seem to pose much of a threat. The cat swished it's tail back and forth a few seconds before his eyes began to follow a fly, wondering on whether or not to chase after it. Within a few moments a loud clank was heard in the forest, accompanied by a voice that yelled 'Yrael'. The cat's ears flickered before it shifted and headed off into the woods quietly.

Of course I won't hurt anyone! Unless they are beckoning for pain, of course... I'm not making any promises about the prince though. And if anyone tries to stop me from ripping him to shreds.... Bob smiled inwardly and waited for control. He'd rather not force it from his nicer, friendlier counterpart. After all, Xander was the dominant one.