Snivelling Dragon and the Wolf Spirit {cont.R&M}

[Animebella]

((Heh, have you seen Mr. Kei? I think I found two picks that are perfect for him.. a perfect backstabbing loser that will most likely meet his doom very soon Lol but anyways, I think Demon is best suited for him with his different talents and what not... I just need to come up with a history and his personality... and maybe a song. But that one may be tough))

Tatsou looked over at Kero and nuzzled her chin lightly. "Of course, what would I do without worrying about you and your wellbeing hun?" He smiled at her, "Let's get you something to eat then." he said as she settled back down on his back and he trotted off slowly, giving her time to think as he kept his pace slow but continued along as his own hunger was getting the best of him.

Hotaru fell asleep in Kei's arms soon to cuddle under her own sheetsof her bed as Kei looked down at her. A tugging sensation tugged at his heart, but he pushed it away as he tucked her in and walked out of the room to his own. Flipping on the screen as he locked his door. "Mistress... what is it you wish of me to do?" He asked the screen in a hushed voice through the darkend room.

Ryuu looked up from his throne, he happened to have been nodding off just a bit. Tired from the recent meal. However he was high on alert when he heard a voice adressing him. He stiffled a small yawn and looked to the doors that were now closing, standing before them were Samus and a somewhat familiar looking boy. He should know who this is, only his name is failing him at the moment... Really should have taken that offer to nap once more. He thought as he racked his mind for the answer he was looking for but still resurfaced blank. He sighed, "Come forth then boy." He said putting on his King's voice and mannerisms to cover up for his lack of knowledge. "What is it you have come here for?" He asked in a lighter tone, full of kindness and much caring. Though deep inside he was really a mess, with everything going on, however he was feeling a bit better with the knowledge of Hotaru being happy for once... the best kind of happy as well.

[Rainbowfountain]

"I am the person Maria is looking for, Husky Lavadier. She's been obsessed with me since birth, other than seeking revenge over your household, she also seeks me to be her spouse...and her source of her power." Husky looked down and clenched his fists, he looked back up again, "There's an assassin of her's in this castle. I didn't act because he would have spotted me and would have sprang into action taking innocent lives. Luckily, there is a girl that has most likely wooed him over, so he won't be on task for awhile. I would spring into action in secrecy if I was you and keep a sharp eye on the girl."
"What does this girl look like?"
"She's short, and she seems of high ranking. There is a innocence and fair beauty about her."
Samus gasped, "That's Hotaru! Then...Kei--" she stopped abruptly and began to dash off, Husky quickly grabbed her arm to stop her.
"Like I said before, he's wooed over by her. If you find him out, he'll kill her then and there."
He looked back seriously at Ryuu, "Maria isn't screwing around, I would love to lend you I disagreeitance. I know her more than any other."
Samus looked on worriedly, she prayed in her mind that Hotaru will be safe. Seeing this, Husky released her grasp, "Check on her, and act unphased around the assassin Kei. He still believes that he has not been found out."
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"I lost my appetite," Kero said calmly, "We can still go to the kitchen though...I know you're hungry." She tensed up once more and thought a little bit more about Kisime.
Alu...I wish you were here, then you can help us out with your wisdom.

[Animebella]

Ryuu took in all of the news the newcomer had to say and tensed in his throne. "Are you most certain of this information? All of my staff especially my guards have been checked multiple times for any treason. However with your knowledge of Maria and her ways I do believe you one hundred percent. I would be truly grateful if the two of you acted normal around my daughter. Shall any harm come to her there will be a price to pay. However I do wish for the both of you to keep an eye on her without making much of it. If he notices he is under watchful eye he may act out."

He paused for a moment to gather his thoughts before he calmed himself a bit in his throne. He wanted to reassign Hotaru with a new personal guard but that too would bring on too much suspicion, however the news that he was indeed taken by Hotaru may come to their advantage. He was beginning to feel for her, she had no idea that she would soon be unloved once more, this boy was mearly playing with her for his master's own pleasure. A closed fist came down on the arm of his throne, "The nerve..." He growled to himself forgetting he had visitors for a split second there as he straightened up and looked to Samus. "Samus, this may be asking a lot of you and Riiya however I need you both to get her out of the castle for a bit. Can you accomplish that? I will assing a different guard to accompany you. Do not mention Riiya and possibly Miss. Mitsu will be accompanying you. A girl's day... or whatever." He said a bit flustered. "Try to get her mind off Kei, perhaps we can will her away from him before he does anything dramatic. You know how she can be though, so beware." He added after a moment. "As for you Husky, I want you to try and befriend Kei and see what you can find out, without being too obvious. Can you two accomplish all of this?"

Kei had finished up his shady business and got up to leave the room. He adjusted his bed a bit to seem as if it had been used and moved out of the room, closing the door behind him. He then made his way back to his post outside of Hotaru's room. Slumping just slightly against the wall as he seemed somewhat tired.
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Tatsou sighed but nodded, "Are you certain you are alright Kero? We can go back to the room if you are uncomfortable." He added as he continued along, not wanting to force her into anything. He would mearly eat later is all. Pausing for a moment he tilted his head to look over his shoulder at her to recieve her answer.

[Rainbowfountain]

"But sir, Riiya is in no condition to travel or even walk anytime soon. Same for Ms.Mitsu, although she is an elf and can heal quite quickly. The two of them are greatly tired from their battles. Last time I asked a maid on their condition, they said that the two were sleeping together." Samus thought for a moment, "I'll go alone with the princess, I am close to her by the way. I'll bring along free girls along too. I'm sure her school friends wouldn't mind if they tag along too." She bowed and turn to leave, "I'll go contact her immediately."
Husky watched Samus go, he was nervous and frightened for her. He looked back over to Ryuu and bowed his head slightly, "I'm sorry, but that won't be possible. If he even sees me, I'll be reported to Maria's new pet 'Kisime' and will be dragged back to her fortress in the mountains. She's impossibly strong, there is no way for me to escape her. So, I am useless for you at the moment." Husky pondered about something aswell, "Oh, I know something that might be useful. Husky drew his sword and lightly cute upon his wrist.
"You see my blood, right?" Before them, the blood turned from red to clear. It dripped to the ground and crystalized.
"This is one of my many special abilities as a merman other than the ability to grow legs. Maria fears my blood. Then again, she fears blood entirely even if she is exposed to it daily. It's a weird ironic twist about her."
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Kero shook her head, "No. Let's just go to the kitchen." The arrow reappeared and was pointing rather impatiently. A little crowd of workers surrounded a bout them in curiosity.
"Oh! How cute "
"Why is the King allowing animals run around the castle grounds?"
"So dramatic are they!"

[Animebella]

Ryuu sighed having forgotten about that matter, "You are correct, carry on then. The two of you and one guard shall be just fine. Take Wind with you if you wish... it's been a while since the three of you have had some time together." He said as he waved her out and directed his attention back to Husky. He nodded as the newcomer started to explain about himself and Kei and sighed, "More stress, as if I thought I had enough to deal with..." He mumbled to himself as he placed a hand over his face. "Alright then here..." He paused watching as Husky slit his wrist and the effect of the blood as it hit the open air. "Impressive, a weapon perhaps.. however I don't think that will stop her from getting you at any costs necessary. We will need to get you undercover and out of sight or in some sort of disguise. I will contact Tatsou when I have a moment to help us out in that matter. For now I suggest you lay low, Kei has been Hotaru's body guard for quite some time, I'm ashamed I never noticed he was undercover himself. This will have to end, I only wish I knew how to do it. " he said with a very stressed voice as he slunk back into his throne. he closed his eyes, wishing more than anything that Alu were there to help when he needed her the most. It was times like these that he realized just how much he missed her.
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Kei sighed at his post as his eyes were closed, he yawned a light yawn and his ears perked. He peeked open one eye as he heard movement not far from where he stood standing. Opening them fully and stiffling yet another yawn as he straightened up and stood more errect. He bowed as he figured it was the ing however it was one of the females that normally stuck around Princess Hotaru when she was around. "Mistress Samus, what brings you here?" He asked polietly as he straightened back up from the bow, all smiles.
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Tatsou nodded, "Of course Kero." He said as he picked up the speed and chased after the arrow that seemed to be growing impatient however he had a feeling it was more of Kero's doing than the arrow's. Nonetheless he chased after it, anxious to get there, eat and be done with it. He wished to take Kero's mind off of all of this, only he had no idea how he would do that, due to the matter of not being sure how to cope with girls at all really.

Within a few moments they arrived at the kitchen and he pushed open the door trotting in and morphing back to his human self. He held Kero in his arms and placed her on his shoulder, he ordered what he waned and sat down. Sighing lightly he looked over at Kero. "So, what would you rather do today?" he asked her, looking quite silly as he was talking to an animal that would obviously not tend to talk back.

[Rainbowfountain]

"I want to take Hotaru out on a little date. There is no need for you to come, just take the rest of the day off." Samus grinned and opened the door. She immediately saw that Hotaru was asleep. Crap/ Calmly she walked over to Hotaru and placed her hand on the princess's shoulder.
Hotaru-hime, Hotaru-hime, wake up. You need to wake up and get dressed immediately. Please, hurry.
"Princess Hotaru,"Samus said finally to cover up her telepathy. She looked back at the open door where Kei is.
"The King wants her out and about, it's bad for her to stay inside like this."
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Kero looked up at Tatsou, "I want to pay my respects to Alu today. Would you like to come? She's resting in the Ymir forest right with her family." She looked sadly down at the table, "It's hard to believe she's gone."
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Husky nodded, "Yes your majesty." He was about to see himself out, but was unsure since the palace was so huge and Kei could be anywhere. "Is there a body of water nearby the castle grounds? I can reside there."

[Animebella]

Kei blinked at her for a moment but nodded, "You should be warned that Princess Hoatru is sleeping." He added as he moved out of the way for her to pass. No assistance ehh? Perhaps I should be concerned about that. What does this girl have in mind? Is she deliberately trying to get me out of the picture? He peered into the room after her and watched as she shook Hotaru lightly to wake her. Gathering himself as he turned back and sighed lightly to himself, I'll find out soon enough. He thought as he waited to see what would happen.

Hotaru didn't stir from the new presense in the room however she could hear the voice of Samus her friend who was now trying to wake her with a small shake and calling out to her. Hotaru moved a bit and slowly blinked open an eye to see what was going on. She yawned a small yawn and opened both eyes to see Samus leaning over her. "What's wrong Samus?" She asked in a sleepy voice, rubbing at her eyes to wake herself up further as she waited for a response. Propping herself up on her elbows in her bed and looking up at her, cute as a button really.
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Tatsou looked to Kero as he waited for his food and nodded solemnly, "Of course I will accompany you me dear. It is a shame she had to leave us so very soon in her life. She did well though, I envyied(sp?) her strength." He grew quite and looked away, staying quite until his food arrived only a few moments after that. He started to gulp it down gratefully however he was still silent. Aside from the thanking the maids and such who were sort of staring at the two, not sure what to make fof them.
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Ryuu nodded, "Yes, there is a large pond in one of the many gardens around here, I can have one of my guards accompany you." He said waving at one by the door to do so, "Be safe and keep an eye out if you can. Come to me with anything suspicious. I will most likely be here." He said then waving the guard and the boy out as he relaxed a bit in his throne. A hand to his head as he sighed, "Man... Alu if you were only here, I think it's going to be bad this time. Maybe bigger than the last, who knows what that wrench[ ] has up her sleeves."

[Rainbowfountain]

(lol Bella xD I catch your drift)

Kero held her injured stomach, "She was like my own daughter, since I cannot bare any children. Alu was just a fun loving person. In truth, I'm actually glad she's not here with us." Kero looked up at the ceiling, "She's resting with no regrets, and won't be worried by all of our troubles. It seems that we always depend on her for everything, no wonder she was so stressed at times. Alu never showed anger at us though, not even once. She's a saint, and I loved her for that. She always carried the world on her shoulders, metaphorically, and literally." Kero clenched her paw, "We need to stand on our own two legs, Alu isn't here with us anymore. This is a sign, we need to move on and work without her. She's done so much for us when we just took advantage of her." Kero stood to her feet.
"I'm going ahead Tat-chan." she fluttered her little wings and floated off.
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"We're. Going. SHOPPING!" Samus grinned, "Girl, it's time for you get outside! All you've been doing is lazing around! Now, the queen wouldn't want you to do that, no? It's time for you to be a wild spirit and venture out a bit like your mom did when she was sixteen. Did you know how lively she was back then!?" Samus walked over and opened the bathroom door and started Hotaru's bath.
"I'll pick out a cute outfit, other than castle clothes. We're going ot be normal commoners today!" She opened Hotaru's walk in closet and started digging through her clothes.
"Who knows, we might meet some new people out there. There is more to life other than being locked in the castle! Heck, we can just go by ourselves. No one will know! I mean, I'm strong enough by myself to take care a group of assassins." Samus chuckled a bit and looked back at Hotaru.
"How's this?" she asked, coming out with a cute layered outfit. "Common lower class girls wear this, it's all the rage now." Samus glanced over to the open door where Kei still stood, "Are you still there? Shouldn't you be relaxing?"
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Husky walked down the hallway with the escort, he looked up at him, not sure what to say.
"Is something the matter sir?"
"Oh it's nothing, it's just that..., no offense but, all of you seem to say. It's like there is no indivusality between you all. You all, act the same."
The guard was quite astonished at the remark.
"My gawd. Finally, someone realizes." Husky chuckled at this, and so did the escort.
"That's just the vibe we all give off during work, when we're done for the day....WE PARTAY!"
Husky raised an eyebrow. "Really?" He grinned, "Quite interesting, I might mingle your crew later."

Soon, Husky was in the crystal clear pond as a merman once again. He floated in the water, and female onlookers blushed. Simply, he ignored them and thought about his beloved.
"Annelia...I hope you're safe collecting those griffin eggs."
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[Animebella]

(Heh, glad you did ^^)

Tatsuo nodded solemnly as he continued to eat, finishing up as Kero was leaving saying she would meet him there. "Yes, go on ahead, I'd hate to slow you down, just take it easy, love.." He added in a small whisper as he watched her tail float out of sight. He sighed as he pushed his plate away, "Well, I suppose I should have seen that one coming. Maybe I was too hmmm.. straightforward... no.. something else." He shook it off, "No matter, I think right now all that matters is my presence this kingdom needs me, and I will not let it fall." His hand clentched into a fist and came down on the table as he closed his eyes. Making the plate clatter slightly.. he opened his eyes with a start as someone came from the kitchen in curiousity. "Oh, sorry about that." He said relaxing and pushing away from the table, "I'll be going now, it was delicious thank you very much." He bowed a small bow and smiled before walking out of the room. Stopping by his own room to fetch his sycth and changing it into a simple sword. He hooked it into his belt and took off towards the forest in hopes of catching up to Kero before something bad happened to her.
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Kei was trying to listen into their conversation when he literally stiffened at the calling of him and his listening in. he rolled his eyes before leaning into the doorway, "Just doing my job then Miss. Samus, if you wish for my leave I'd need to be dismissed by Princess Hotaru." He said, put simply and a tad of that attitude of his had seeped through and covered his words. He cleared his throat as he walked over to the doorway and looked to Hotaru who looked very cute indeed, but more embarassed to have finally noticed him.

Hotaru yawned once more as Samus was full of energy, "Jeesh Samus, I just woke up." She sighed and watched her run around drawing a bath and prepairing her clothes for her like her maid would normally. When she pulled out her clothes though she just had to comment on them. "Are you calling my clothes such a peasant would wear?" She was bolt upright now in her bed. Her hair was a mess and her clothes were wrinkled and somewhat falling off her shoulder. "The nerve Samus! I love that outfit though." She cooed as she crept over to her towards where she lay it down, showing more than she realized. She jumped half a mile when she heard Kei's voice. Turning on a dime and nearly falling off the bed as she scurried around to hide herself. "Kei... ahhh..." She squeaked as she had accomplished falling off the bed, all wrapped in the sheets. "Crap!" She whispered to herself as she twisted around, glad to be away from his view for the moment, but still very embarassed.
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Mitsu woke with a start, sweat pouring from her face as she sat up in the bed unaware of both her surroundings and Riiya as her eyes were wide with fear. Her heart beating well over the normal amount it should as she looked around shaking feverently. "Ju... just.... a... just a dream..." She managed to whisper through what seemed like chattering teeth. Shaking it off she tried to forget it, tried to make sleep take her over again, but the images... the blood... innocent lives... no... too horrible.

[Rainbowfountain]

My gawd she's spoiled. Samus simply smiled, That's only expected when you live the pampered life.
"No! Nothing of the sort Princess," Samus started, "this is also a way to keep you on low profile. We don't want you to be a walking target for Maria's goons and just assassins in general. I'm glad you like the outfit anyway." She stared over at Kei, "I believe the king's orders is higher than the princess's. He wants her outside, and that was an order, so you are dismissed. Don't forget, I am a guard of Princess Hotaru as well, just not in active role." She looked playfully over at Kei, "You little hentai~! It's wrong to stare at the Princess at such a state!"

Samus walked over and grabbed on to the door, "Time for you to leave, the Princess needs her alone time today. If you really care about the Princess, then you would want for her to enjoy her childhood as long as possible before her life changes forever." She leaned in as she said this, but kept a soft tone not to sound rude.
"I do have a request however, since I'm a higher rank than you. I want you to go check on the prince, and our honored guest and see how they are doing. Other than that, you're free to go." Samus slowly closed the door but stopped mid way, "Oh! And don't worry lover boy, by the time Hotaru gets back, she'll be a totally different person! That's a promise!" With that, the door closed and was locked.
"Now, let's clean up and get ready for our time today! You're Father wants what's best for you, and so do I." She turned her head and looked serious for a moment, her eyes gazing at the wall that was eighteen rooms down from Riiya's chamber.
Riiya, I know you're tired, but I have to tell you something. There's an assassin among us, and you won't believe who it is! It's Kei. If you reveal his position, he will freak and everything will become totally chaos.
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Riiya woke up, hearing Samus's message. He sat up, weakly and looked over to the frightened Mitsu;immediately he stored the information into the back of his mind.
"Mitsu,baby, are you okay?" he reached over and placed an arm around her.
"Was it a nightmare, about that day?"
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Kero floated before Alu's beautiful grave, she couldn't help but break down into sobs. As she cried her heart out, Kisime appeared behind her in all his handsome evilness.
"It's been awhile." Kero gasped and turned around, tears streaming down her little face.
"K-Kisime!"
"I hate it that we're enemies," he reached out with his hand and grabbed her gently, he sniffed her fur and pressed his lips against her neck. She grimaced, she onced loved Kisime, but he only loved his late wife Anna.
"I'm in love now, I'm in love with Tatsou. You know that you shouldn't be doing this to me, what about Anna?"
Kisime grimaced and growled deeply at the same time, he only grinned and cackled.
"You're right, why waste my kisses on trash like you? You were cute back then Kero, but you're nothing but a dried up wench now." Kero scowled and squirmed out of Kisime's grasp.
"What happened to you Kisime, answer me!"
"I changed for the worse, in the end of this war, I'll recieve eternal d**nation and will go straight to hell. It's expected." Kero's eyes widened in fear, "There's got to be a way to--"
"Don't waste your breath. I'm just glad I got to see my daughter again." Kisime then dissolved into particles and disappeared out of sight.
"I've found what I have been looking for...."his voice echoed.

"What was he looking for?" Kero whimpered tearing up again, she placed her paws to her face and began to bawl.
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Husky jolted upward in the water, "I've been found out."

[Animebella]

Hotaru looked over at Samus and glared at her, "You really need to think about everything before you speak." She said however it wasn't much of a threat as she was tangled in the blankets, everything she wore counting her hair was a complete mess. She sighed as she untangled herself and stood up, fixing what she could as she was just in time to see her close the door. "Seriously, was he doing anything wrong?" She shook her head, "Nonetheless I see I have no choice." She rolled her eyes as she slipped into the bathroom and stripped down, closing the door in more of a firm fashion and stepping into the tub. "How troublesome." She grumbled as she sat for a moment and finally washed up. A few moments later she emerged, dried, dressed and got herself ready. She stepped out of the bathroom and looked around, still fiddling with her hair as it was not behaving itself. "Samus... do you mind giving me a hand perhaps?" She asked in a sort of bossy tone, however she meant nothing by it. She was so used to being pampered that it sort of came naturally for her now a days. She shook her head ater a moment and frowned, "Sorry, can you please help me?" She asked correcting herself.

Kei gawked at the Princess, having no intentions of moving until Samus made her way over to him and started to push him out of the room and scolding him as he adverted his eyes from the Princess and looked over at Samus. "Alone time ehh? You mean I'm really not invited? Gee what a shame, I was looking forward to it too." He grinned at her glad to see she wasn't aware of his true state just yet. "Yes yes, I believe me crowding around her all of the time would take away from the rest of you all. I appologize Princess, I will take my leave." He said as he looked to the pile of blankets once more before bowing only to be stopped by Samus once more. "The Prince? Huh, well alright if you insist. Just don't change the Princess too much, I'm sure King Ryuu would nopt appreciate the almost kind gesture." He shrugged it off sensing a bit of tension in the air as he turned to leave making his way towards the Prince's room wondering what in the world Samus was thinking. Sure he got along with the Prince, but the Prince always seemed to hate his guts, more so now than ever.
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Mitsu jumped at the sound of Riiya's sweet voice, but instead of saying anything she mearly buried her face in his chest. She had no need for words as he had already guessed it. He was smart it was no wonder he was Prince of this place. She sniffled a bit as she tried to catch her breath and gain it back to be able to speak. However she didn't trust it just yet, instead she stayed quiet and held close to Riiya.

As a few minutes passed she began to relax in his hold and sighed lightly, taking in one last breath and letting it out before pulling away. Still in his hold, but far enough back to be able to look up at him. "Why Riiya, why do I have to live with this burdon? I... I don't understand." She whispered that was more sort of a choking from the past tears. She looked away for a minute, "I can't allow this to happen, I have to find Maria and make her leave you all alone." She looked back to Riiya, "I... I need your help. If we attack now we can take her out, please Riiya, you must understand... I need to do this!" She pleaded as tears stung the corners of her eyes once more.
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Tatsou had gotten off to a bad start as some of the maids had stopped him to ask question and what not, he shook them off best he could before making to the door and changing into his normal wolf form, larger than the largest around as he bolted through the trees to find Kero. He heard voices before he reached the spot, however by the time he reached her she was on the ground crying her eyes out. "Kero... wh..what happened." He already knew it wasn't just because of Alu, he had not been hearing voices in his head, it was real. He sniffed the air... nothing came to him but it still felt strange around here, as if someone had just been here. He bit his lip before he inched closer to Kero and nuzzled her side lightly. "Kero... love... tell me what happened, who was just here? Was it him?" He asked in a whispered tone of voice so not to upset her more so. "I'm here to help please allow me to do so." He added as he sat then laid down beside her. Enough to lightly touch her, but not so much that she was forced to latch on to him either.

[Rainbowfountain]

"Princess, I would tell you, but I believe it you won't understand at the moment about Kei. Let's just leave it be. I'm sorry for 'insulting' your clothing." She couldn't help but feel sour toward Kei, "After this is all over, I'll explain to you about today." Samus sighed and walked over to help Hotaru with her hair, "You have fine hair like your mother's. Long, beautiful, hair.
Samus combed and brushed it, and placed a clip to keep the bangs out of Hotaru's face.
"There!" Samus grinned, "Let's go~!"

She walked over towards the door and opened it, she was glad to see Kei gone. "Luke," Samus called over to a soldier, "Get a ride set up for the queen, we're heading to the Arora perfecture." The soldier nodded and dashed off.
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Riiya looked sweetly at Mitsu, stroking her back as she cried her eyes out. "Things happen Mitsu, you shouldn't bare this burden alone. This is not your fault, it's no ones. It just happened, Mom just gave out." He listened to her request and frowned a bit, "It's wise to wait." he said weakly.
"Even if you are healing rapidly, you still need to be prepared. I can hear... that we have a guest that knows Maria very well. He's..." Riiya listened intently with his god-like hearing, "...in the pond resting. A merman...and he's around my age. " Riiya grunted in pain, he was still tired.
"We both need to train our hardest if we want to even get close enough to reach Maria in power." Riiya glanced over at the door, "We have company." Before Kei could even knock, Riiya barked out, "Come in."
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Kero looked up with her black,beady eyes, except they were red with all the tears.
"It's hopeless, I'm so hopless. I'm so stupid. I'm so stupid!" she sobbed once again, "I'm sorry Tat-chan...I just can't explain." Kero tried her best to wipe away her tears and got up, she stumbled over to Tatsou and clung onto his warm fur.

[Animebella]

Hotaru watched as Samus walked over to her to help out, "About Kei?" She questioned curiously, "What do you mean? How he's always been there for me and just is now coming out with his feelings?" She grinned, "Yes, that was quite a surprise, what a charming young man he's turned out to be." She closed her eyes and started to picture him in her mind, blushing at the thought, not even hearing the rest of what Samus had to say as she fixed her hair. She snapped out of it when she heard her finish and beckon her forth. She smiled as she followed behind Samus to the front of the castle.
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Mitsu looked away as Riiya tried to reason with her, she didn't want to hear it, however she knew he was only telling the truth and she sighed when he had finished. "Riiya... why do you say such things? Do you really love me? I mean of course you do, but wouldn't a lover do every and anything to comfort their partner? Even if it means being a bit reckless?" She hinted a bit but sighed as she knew she had lost the battle, Riiya was right of course, she would stand no chance against Maria and she knew it. She smiled nonetheless, she was over it, the tears had stopped and though her eyes were a bit red, and her hair a mess from sleeping she still smiled. She would become stronger to help in the act of taking maria down before she even attempted to take them down. She turned to Riiya and poked his side playfully, jumping as he called out in an irritated voice for someone to enter. "Whaa... Riiya, don't do that!" She said as she cutched her hand over her heart in her surprise. Blinking over as the door opened and the guard that was always with Princess Hotaru walked in looking appologetic.

Kei made it to the Prince's room and held his hand poised over the door, just about to knock when a voice eminated from within beckoning him to enter. He shook his head, "Sharp as ever Prince Riiya." He said as he entered and bowed a very low bow. "I do hope I'm not interupting anything." He said appologetically, however he could hear the anger and irritation in the Prince's voice. "I was sent here to check up on the two of you, orders from Mistress Samus. If nothing is wrong I will take my leave." He said already taking a step back to do so when the girl on the bed piped up. "Stay for a moment will you? No need to rush, however I wonder why you are not with the Princess, she seemed glued to your side last time I say her." The girl said with a confused smile as she was perched on the bed next to Riiya looking better than she did yesterday. Jeesh, I guess they really do heal quickly. He looked to Riiya for further instructions instead of speaking.
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Tatsou nuzzled her further and closed his eyes, "Calm my dear Kero, you are just fine. Nothing will happen and you are far from stupid and hopless." He licked her cheek gingerly to reassure her, however his tongue was almost the size of her head. "You are not perfect no, but no one is. You have to understand that this world thrives on beings like yourself who in themselves strive to do the impossible. Only making you a living breathing beaing that will one day become more beautiful than Mother Nature herself. Don't tell her i told you this but think you far exced her." He smiled at her, his anger was a thing of the past, his curiousity was there but he was not about to pry for details in her state. The girl was shaken and the least he could do was be there for her and calm her down. "I won't ask anything that you wish not tell me. Just take a deep breath and calm yourself. I am here for you and will listen and help you through anything." He nudged her lightly with a small smile, "Cheer up love, please?"

[Rainbowfountain]

Kero nodded, she smiled sadly, "I love you very much Tat-chan. I thank you for all you've done for me till now," she wiped another tear away and then turned into a human.
"Well, since we're near town, we might as well go explore. This isn't the original kingdom, so it is not as beautiful like it was before...but, it still holds some sort of beauty." Kero extended her hand out to Tatsou to help him up, "It seems as if alot of the beauty left with its protector. I have a feeling, that there are many rats scavenging around here now."
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Samus sighed hoplessly, Poor kid, she's gonna be in a world of hurt after this ends. This is her first time being in love, and she picked a sicko like Kei to be her only one. Hopefully by that time he is discovered, she'll be more mature and able to comprehend all of this.
"Thanks Luke," Samus chirped grinning. Luke nodded, and stepped off the hovercycle.
"Are you sure it will be alright for the princess to--"
"She'll be fine Luke. The girl has some spunk! She needs some wind in her hair, color in her cheeks, adventure in her spirit. The King has kept her inside for too long. If Alu was here, she'd have Hotaru out and chasing after guys right now."
Luke chuckled, "You're right, see you then." He bowed and walked off.

Samus walked over and straddled onto the bike.
"Are you ready Princess?" Samus asked, reaching out her hand to her.
"Aurora Perfecture is only twelve miles from here, it won't take long."
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Riiya sat up weakly, "If my girlfriend wants you to stay, then that's fine with me." He tried to look friendly, but couldn't help but to show suspicion on his face.
"I heard her," Riiya started, looking to Mitsu, "She's with Samus. Dad ordered them to go out for a shopping spree and such. She needs to be outside for once." He slid his fingers through his hair, while sighing in a stressed state.
"Kei, I just want to warn you: Be careful of my sister. She may not seem like it, but when she's pissed, she can snap a man in half with her bare hands. No exaggeration, she has the anger and the strength of my Mother in her finer years. So, just keep that in mind."

[Animebella]

Tatsou watched as Kero calmed down and thanked him, mentioning how much she loved him and he smiled up at her with his sloppy wolf smile. "Of course, love." He spoke as he gave her his paw and morphed at the same time, so she was helping him up as a human. He smiled his thanks and looked around. "I'm sure it will all still be quite beautiful Kero." He said as he looked back to her, "Shall their be something not as beautiful as the land surrounding it then we will simply rid of it." He nodded, "Yup, we will make this land as beautiful as it can be." He paused, "Shall we then?" He asked holding her hand as he started along a small path.
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Hotaru was twirling around a bit humming something or other to herself as they waited for their ride. Her curiousity at it's peak as she was now wide awake and willing to try anything. Shopping sounded like fun, perhaps she could get something flashy to show off her girlish figure to Kei. She giggled at the thought blushing slightly as she twirled once more. Not even listening to anything that was going on around her. Only once she heard Samus' voice did she look up. Grinning at her as she took her hand. "I've always wanted to ride one of these things. Daddy never let me before." She pouted but then grinned once more she she was helped into the seat, wrapping her arms tight around Samus' waist. "I don't mind, I want to have some fun." She smiled over at Samus as she waited to take off, not sure what to expect.
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Mitsu nodded at Riiya, "Hmm... lucky girl. I hope she has some fun for me." She said sort of pouting that she had to be stuck around in a room all day to recouperate. however she felt bad for Riiya as she did heal much faster than he, and he was still in pretty rough shape. She grinned over at him before leaning over to peck his cheek with a wink before directing her attention back to Kei. "So what are you up to today then? You must have something else to do no?" She heard the irritation in Riiya's voice and was still curious to know what his deal was, did he really hate this guy?

Kei nodded but couldn't help but feel unwanted nonetheless. "I suppose she does need to get out of the castle for a while. It's good for her to get out and about, living life in a castle is quite tough." He said lightly as he watched the two for a moment and looked away. He looked back as the Prince started to talk to him about the Princess. "Of course, I have seen her emense(sp?) power, she's quite a girl. I'd be a fool to upset her, however she has already unleashed herself on me at times where the King has ignored her, I know little of her wrath, but I know enough to stay on her good side." He smiled a small smile. All the more to keep my true identity hidden from her of course. I'd be dead by now if she knew. He thought to himself however there was still that tugging sensation present whenever he thought about her. Odd, the only one who he had ever had feelings for had always been Mistress Maria. He shook it off and backed up once more. "I'll leave you two, you seem to be antsy to have me up and gone, I shall not bother you anymore." He said bowing a good deep bow and backing out of the room only to close the door behind him.