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Post by Peri on Apr 22, 2009 21:18:53 GMT -5
"What did he do to deserve such a punishment your highness?" he questioned.
Peri remembered the voice that he had heard while in his cell that advised him.
"He seemed like such a model prisoner. All he did was sleep the whole time. Isn't incarceration and starving the poor man enough punishment?"
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Post by Princess Sora on Apr 22, 2009 21:20:21 GMT -5
Her grin darkened more. "Why do you care?"
She turned her now red eyes to him and raised an eyebrow.
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Post by Peri on Apr 22, 2009 21:23:20 GMT -5
"He was the one who told me to apply for the guardian job to get me out of that cell. On top of that he told me not to hate you but instead to pity you." he stated. "He's the only reason I haven't killed you yet. You owe that man your life princess. I would think even someone like you would be capable of gratitude."
Peri rode off ahead. He didn't want to hear any rebuttals or comebacks from her. He waited for her in front of the castle on his horse.
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Post by Princess Sora on Apr 22, 2009 21:25:02 GMT -5
As soon as she arrived, she stood in front of him with a glare.
"That man.... is a satanic bastard and he deserves to die." She spoke coldly. In her mind, she was crying though. She didn't want to kill anyone... she didn't want him to die. She didn't want to be hated.
But she needed to be.
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Post by Peri on Apr 22, 2009 21:28:41 GMT -5
Peri caused the horse to disappear.
"Stop it with the act princess. You're no monster. You bleed like anyone else. You have emotions like anyone else." Peri rose his voice. "Okay so you have a few special abilities like rapid healing. That doesn't make you better than anyone else and neither does any title. If you're not going to stop the execution, then I will. Noone has the right to decide between life and death for another."
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Post by Princess Sora on Apr 22, 2009 21:31:42 GMT -5
"Shut up." She gritted out, pushing past him.
She walked into the castle and went to the place where they normally tortured their prisoners.
"Have him tied up, guards. He's threatened to stop the hanging." Sora claimed as she walked in. She pointed to Peri, who must have been following her.
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Post by Peri on Apr 22, 2009 21:34:23 GMT -5
Peri summoned a gorilla this time. He calmly turned his head to the beast.
"Please take care of them, thank you my friend."
He smiled up at the gorilla. The guards charged. So did the gorilla. With one swing of his arms sent three guards flying across the hall. Peri continued following the princess.
"You're not going to get rid of me that easily.....your highness." he placed emphasis on the last two words.
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Post by Princess Sora on Apr 22, 2009 21:41:46 GMT -5
As they finally reached the room, Sora opened the door and saw the king and queen and a few other royalty that lived in the castle with them. In the middle of the room, the ragged man was standing with a noose already around his neck. The king and the queen looked passive but Sora looked... upset?
She was torn inside. She would rather have traded places with Kenji.
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Post by Peri on Apr 22, 2009 21:45:37 GMT -5
Peri pushed past the princess. He bowed quickly to the king and queen.
"I apologize your majesties but I cannot allow this execution to happen. This man hasn't done anything to deserve death. In fact you owe your daughter's safety to this man. He was the one who convinced me to become her guardian." Peri stated.
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Post by Princess Sora on Apr 22, 2009 21:52:55 GMT -5
"Do not speak out of turn, Peri." The king held up a hand. The executioner walked over to a lever and paused until the king gave a motion to pull it.
He let his hand down and the lever was pulled. The board underneath the ragged man dropped and he fell, instantly choking against his bonds. Sora screamed and ran to him.
Her long fingernails cut through the rope quickly and Kenji fell to the ground in a heap. "Ugh.... Sora..." He whispered. Sora suddenly realized what she'd done. Her eyes widened and ran off, hiding effectively.
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Post by Peri on Apr 22, 2009 21:56:12 GMT -5
Peri stared wide-eyed at what happened and as the princess ran off after saving the man. The next instant his gorilla made it to the door and stared into the room. It must have had already taken care of the guards. Peri rushed forward, helping the ragged man to his feet. He undid the noose and tossed the noose to the floor.
"Are you alright Kenji?" Peri questioned. "Are you alright my friend?"
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Post by Princess Sora on Apr 22, 2009 21:57:54 GMT -5
Kenji looked at him and nodded.
"I'm fine... But what about Sora?" He questioned.
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Post by Peri on Apr 22, 2009 22:01:42 GMT -5
"Let's go look for her, you and me. I don't trust the others in this room to let the noose stay on the floor." he stated.
A day ago Peri never would have imagined himself saying such a thing about the royalty.
"Then we're getting you a big meal Kenji. You look like you haven't eaten in years." Peri smiled.
He walked out of the room, supporting Kenji on his shoulder. The gorilla of light moved out of their way to let them through the door. It took one last glance into the room and then followed after Peri. It was probably a freightening sight for the ones in the room. None of them had seen Peri's abilities before today.
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Post by Princess Sora on Apr 22, 2009 22:04:27 GMT -5
Sora sat in the middle of a wheat field. She didn't remember how far she'd run, she wasn't even tired. She sighed deeply and laid back, hoping she wouldn't be found anytime soon.
She thought... she would allow her cousin the peace and serenity he deserved. She thought by saying what she did that it would make her feel better about him being hung... but it didn't.
A lone blood stained tear rolled down her cheek.
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Post by Peri on Apr 22, 2009 22:06:48 GMT -5
"Kenji, do you know of any of her favorite hiding places? You've been in the dungeons long enough I just figure you might know something about the princess that I do not." Peri stated.
He looked at the man he had been supporting all this way and then back at the gorilla that was following after them as a body guard.
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Post by Princess Sora on Apr 23, 2009 22:25:07 GMT -5
Kenji shook his head. "No." he replied.
"In that state of mind, she wouldn't go somewhere she liked." He replied. "She's changed... so much." He murmured.
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Post by Peri on Apr 23, 2009 22:28:40 GMT -5
Peri didn't worry about trying to find out by what Kenji meant stating that she had changed so much. He assumed that the princess wasn't always as cold. He carried Kenji out of the castle.
"She'd wanna get as far away from here as possible. As spoiled royalty though, I doubt she could run more than a couple of miles before collapsing." he stated.
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Post by Princess Sora on Apr 23, 2009 22:34:22 GMT -5
Kenji smiled and nodded. "You're right. But don't underestimate her either."
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Sora stayed still in the middle of the field. Her arms were stretched out above her head and she lay on the ground.
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Post by Peri on Apr 23, 2009 22:37:26 GMT -5
"Kenji, think you're up for riding a horse?" Peri questioned the man.
Peri stuck a palm and his horse of light formed next to him.
"Don't worry, he's solid you can climb right on and he also keeps ya warm."
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Post by Princess Sora on Apr 23, 2009 22:40:05 GMT -5
Kenji shook his head.
"I should stay here... I'll hide some place." He replied. "You should go to her."
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Post by Peri on Apr 23, 2009 22:42:26 GMT -5
"You better not have another noose accessory by the time I come back so hide well." Peri stated. "Will you be able to manage it on your own or would you like me to help first?"
Peri slowly let the man support himself to test his stability.
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Post by Princess Sora on Apr 23, 2009 22:43:38 GMT -5
Kenji stood, showing that he too had a very rare ability to heal quickly.
"I only act frail, Peri." He replied with a small smirk. He dashed off to hide somewhere behind the castle.
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Post by Peri on Apr 23, 2009 22:46:25 GMT -5
"He should get a job acting then." Peri spoke to himself before mounting his horse and galloping off to find her royal majesty the princess.
After he was out of the town, he slowed down to a trot.
"Princess?? Princess?? Princess Sora?! It's just Peri! Your parents aren't with me. Kenji is safe as well! If you wish to see him, I can arrange a meeting. If not, I would just like to talk to you!" he paused.
"Princess!?" he yelled continuously as he trotted along.
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Post by Princess Sora on Apr 23, 2009 22:48:10 GMT -5
Sora propped her head up and looked around. She knew he couldn't see her, so she spoke quietly.
"What do you want..." She questioned. "Laugh at me, I don't care. I know I'm a spiteful person."
".... Just go away!" She screamed finally.
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Post by Peri on Apr 23, 2009 22:50:24 GMT -5
Peri heard her and got off his horse. He walked over to her with a smile.
"So there you are. Do you really think I'd go this far out of my way just to come and laugh at you m'lady? I came here to see if you were alright. Are you hurt anywhere?"
He sat down next to her once he found her.
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