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Flemeth (Demon Pheasant of Demonflight)
I drew this demon pheasant to complete the RP I and 
SerpentImperius performed in 
Teebs13 Demonflight group. Its one of the best RP I ever done and feel proud of doing it. I am placing the story below.
BALL OF CAGED BIRD
Seeker Yakshini
Yakshini sets down on padded floor like a respective samurai lord, sword set on the floor with aside her as the blade is protected in latex covering, Her glowing eyes gazes to the open field and looks upon distant structure of nature. Her feathers ruffles against the gentle breeze. A letter laid on the floor in front of her, with her former name on it.
Aurnel
As her attention was distant, Aurnel approached the room, the plates of his armour clanking as he made heavy steps. Though he wore a lighter set than one might wear into battle - only a breastplate and a pair of greaves over some fine clothes revealing his snout and mane - the set was not entirely silent. When he passed by the room Yakshini sat, he slowed to a stop. Taking a moment to peer inside at the demon sitting in quiet contemplation. Keeping silent as he knew better than to disturb a lord in the midst their business.
Seeker Yakshini
Hears the large one approaches, her ears flicks but her eyes gaze and observe the nature in silence. She looks down on the letter and picks it up. "Have a good morning?" She opens the letter and says, "This letter was addressed to me, the past self. From a town far at the coast. Requesting me to come and participate in Winter Ball. I would like your opinion."
Aurnel
Aurnel glanced over before taking a step into the room. "When I was a mortal prince I used to dread such events. The food was delightful but the company was often abysmal." he chuckled. "Every dance offered was a component of a larger plot, every count and baroness who approached you did so either to woo you or cryptically boast their own station." A scowl spread progressively across his snout as a he spoke. Then fading as other thoughts came to him, "But I guess that is why we met each other on the battlefield instead of a lord's ballroom."
Seeker Yakshini
Chuckles, "Only time I went to ball was when a noble asked me to come. I find it too dreadful. I have to escort and guard him. I guess you can figure the letter came from him." Yakshini thinks back to her time as mortal. Placing the letter on the floor, with a sleight of hand, she removes another letter from under the letter. "This one comes from the father, the duke, detailing of how his son was threatened by a gang recently. He thinks the gang was paid for by another noble competing for the princess's hand, asking me to protect his son."
Aurnel
Aurnel nodded, fully understanding. "They have an interest in you. After all, there are a thousand mercenaries across the continent he could have drafted to escort him. But instead he asks for you with an accompanying letter from his father explaining why."
Seeker Yakshini
Putting the letters away, "I did a couple of jobs there, they remember me from when I took on the pirates as part of assassination contract by the Duke." She stands up and she looks short in comparison to the giant standing near her, taking up the sword and placing on her back with assistance of her living latex armor holding the blade in place. She looks up at Aurnel as she pockets the letters. "Don't you think I should show up, or maybe bring your hand over to the Ball and show them how to be bad noble?"
Aurnel
*That suggestion made Aurnel smile." "From the letter's address to you, I take it he is unaware of your new life. That will definitely make things very interesting for both of us..." he chuckled again, folding his massive arms with a nair of confidence. "For the prospect of enjoying ourselves while there, yes, I suppose I could join you."
Seeker Yakshini
Chuckles, "Please allow me to get my dress, oh, I do not have an appropriate one, I would pick one up on way. We would use this opportunity to find interesting ones to join us or mark for elimination. Fortunately, the letter contains a letter of introduction to the ball. I would bring you along and I doubt you would need one." She pats where she put the letter away.
Aurnel
"Joining you as a companion. I can settle for that." the giant mused. "I suppose I may need a new outfit as well. My old clothes may be a little... unfit for me now."
Seeker Yakshini
"It will take a few days to the town, but the ball is in two weeks." She quickly preens her hair that has a mix of hair and feathers, spreads her wing twice to stretch her muscles and brush off the morning dew. "We would make it a bit early."
Aurnel
"Arriving early just gives us more time to prepare for the festivities" Aurnel laughed "Scout the venue, discover who else is attending, and where to best position ourselves." He took a moment to look out on the landscape in the distance "I'm looking forward to it, personally." (edited)
Seeker Yakshini
Nods, "I do look forward to it too. Do you want to go now?" (Skip to arriving at town and place to sleep?)
(SKIP)
Yakshini walks up to the place to sleep, the sign posted above the door hanging to the winds of sea, Broken Sails. "This is where we would use." Establishment in front is made to accommodate those as large as Aurnel, even bigger. It is mostly filled with sailors and merchants. Yakshini is wearing heavy cloak and hood hiding her demonic horns as she has made sure to mute her glowing appeal to hide her true nature.
Aurnel
Aurnel had similarly gone for concealing clothing. A heavy hooded fur-trimmed cloak that eh had pulled over t hide his eyes. While his first thought had been uncertainty on the establishment. Such issues were trivial things given the ubiquity of such coaching inns. "What is the immediate plan for tomorrow." he asked. Looking out down the road, presumably where the venue where the Winter Ball would be held
Seeker Yakshini
Guiding her companion into the establishment, "Look around the town, rough some trouble makers, look like an upstanding individual, seek out some good and bad. Avoid wealthy looking ones." Yakshini tells Aurnel as she opens the door to make enough noise to hide what she just said, occupants looks at the pair briefly, a quick look around and notices a pair or birdlike folks on far table, possibly captains. She would mark them as certain candidates to corrupt, but another time. A glace in other direction and finds a problem, a bear in priest robe conversing with a merchant. The bear would be trouble if he is very confident to walk in this part of town, he might be hiding his true rank in church. A quick walk to the counter where the owner of bar, a bearded goat, "Can we have a room for two," indicating the giant who is with her, the drop a bag of coins, "A few days."
Goat nods and procures the keys for each, "Room Eight" Pointing to the stair.
Aurnel
Aurnel only nodded to acknowledge the direction, following close to Yakshini. "I notice some already promising early candidates. And... some trouble" he whispered to Yakshini "The bear priest particularly. Too much of a risk to eliminate quietly if he is mingling in this part of the town. But perhaps when we are done...Maybe visit the local church." (edited)
Seeker Yakshini
Taking the keys and passes one to Aurnel, "I agree, but I don't think we can risk drawing too much ire just yet." Turns towards the stair, "Maybe we could gather information and we are here to have fun with those in power, show them how insignificant their mortal squabble over a princess. I have not seen what she looks like. Ah, here it is, room eight." She turns key and opens the door.
Aurnel
Aurnel followed inside, acknowledging the key. "I suppose I could slip on my former mindset. Heroic protector and all that. The final night though, that will be a night to remember. That is what will be important."
Seeker Yakshini
Chuckles, closing the door, "That we plan to, did you say that you were a prince a few days ago?" She asks as she pulls her hood off, revealing her dimmed horns. Places her pack on the floor and removes wrapping, putting it around her head, using horns as anchor as well as hiding the horns. She now looks like a commoner with that kind of covering.
Aurnel
"I did." Aurnel responded quickly. "A life before I had the dedication of my soldiers and peasants would adore me. I never liked the court games personally, but I did have a few maidens ask about me." He said this all while looking though the window "It's not an easy thing to forget. Who knows, I may bump into an old acquaintance depending on who is attending."
Seeker Yakshini
"You might, and we would take advantage of your status, maybe woo the princess out of those dirty noble hands, and depending on the princess herself, we might turn her." takes off her cloak and sets her blade on the table. All of her latex is wrapping on the blade, leaving none on her body but at least she is dressed up. Joins Aurnel at the window to look out.
Aurnel
"Would that certainly be an embarrassment for the court" Aurnel laughed "The king's daughter swept off her feet by a terrible demon! Disappearing into the mountains never to return! Enthralled by the momsnter that then served to humiliate everyone who watched her fall into his arms!" he oculd not help but laugh loudly. "Oh that would make that night one to remember!"
Seeker Yakshini
Jumps up to hug Aurnel's mouth with all of her body, fright in her face "Shh, shh, haha, shh, hahaha. Remember there are others around us." She could not hold back her laugh, lets go of her companion and laughs.
Aurnel
"I was a little carried away... But i can tell you like the sound of it." Aurnel smirked "I can see it on your beak. And your struggle to not laugh with me."
Seeker Yakshini
Laughs and hugs on to Aurnel. "Oh you spread such laughing disease, I can't help but feel infected." She laughs a little more.
Aurnel
Aurnel could not hope but grin over her reaction. She was right, they weren't alone and there could easily be ears that would pick up their conversation if he was not careful. But he could not help it. The more their great plan was discussed, the better and better it got.
Seeker Yakshini
Smiles as she moves towards the bed, "We would get ready to go out and return and discuss our findings as well as get the proper attire for the ball."
SKIP
Seeker Yakshini
In front of the entrance, Yakshini is wearing her best appearance, covering her body and hiding all her tattoos. She walks with grace on fancily wrapped feet, covering her talons and scales. Her skirt hangs down , hiding half of her tail feathers. The breasts lifted by the dress and pressed against her body, Her head covered in flowerly wraps, hiding her horns. She looked like a well dressed noble, ready to get the males to woo her for prospect of marriage. She has no interest in such mortal behavior.
Aurnel
Aurnel walked alongside her, now standing just a head or so taller than her, striding alongside with his chest puffed out. He was similarly dressed; an elegant coat of rich velvet over a suit waistcoat, paired with glossy knee high boots. He'd gone the extra effort of adorning his great crown of horns with threads of gold and tiny gemstones. Those threads continuing into his mane. And hanging off his left shoulder, a half-cape
"I feel like I'm going to burst out of this thing" he grumbled under his breath
Seeker Yakshini
Yakshini holds to Aurnel’s hand with both of hers, “Patience, my dear.” She guides her partner through, presenting the letter of invitation to the guards. She smiles as she witnesses multiple fabulous people coming in. The musics echoes through and out of the building. “How frail the mortals are. I see multiple familiar heads.”
Aurnel
"You say this ball is in honour of a princess. It would not surprise me if as many in the court as could come decided to present themselves to secure her hand for their own glory." Aurnel chuckled. "We might just have our pick of figures for either conversion or extermination." he hushed to her.
Seeker Yakshini
Nods, as the pair enters the large ball room, there are many already in the room plenty are dancing and others are conversing among each other, to Yakshini’s surprise, the first to introduce himself is the duke. The person looks like a horse with antlers wearing an uniform decorated with valor and rank of general.
Duke: “Pleased to meet you Lady Gryph and you?”
Aurnel
"Prince Tarsenus of Lavornis, excellency." Aurnel gave a formal bow, remembering the ettiquete he was taught in his previous life "Third son of grand-duke Albasan III. May the gods bless him."
Seeker Yakshini
Duke: “You are blessed my lady.
Yakshini feigns a gasp, “You never told me you are a prince my majesty!” Turning to Duke, congratulations on your promotion, my lord.”
The young well dressed stag joins the group and jumps to hug Yakshini almost ruining her headdress. “Thank you, and who is your partner?” Duke is quick to remind the young stag of Aurnel’s identity as Prince Tarsenus.
Aurnel
"The Lady Gryph gas told me so much. She could not stop talking about one of her favourite clients" Aurnel gave a sly wink to Yakshini "How long has it been since you two last met, may I ask?"
Seeker Yakshini
“Two years, I did several jobs for him. Mostly assassinations. He is dangerous but useable.” She whispers back, “I found out he is a member of clergy shortly before I moved on.”
The two in front finishes their father and son moment and the young one introduces himself as Andian with a bow. His antlers too close to the Prince.
Aurnel
Aurnel leaned back slightly to avoid the young stag's antlers. When he was done, Aurnel bowed back. "A pleasure"
Seeker Yakshini
*Yakshini smiles at the young one, turning to Aurnel and asks the prince to dance, “It’s a song away from introductions. Shall we dance?”
Antler pair turns to leave to their devices. Young one formally hitting on and taking hand of a young girl. The old one joins with what appears to be the wife.
Aurnel
Aurnel extended a hand for Yakshina to take. Willing to go towards the dance floor. His other hand placed behind his back and his wings relaxing slightly.
Seeker Yakshini
Yakshini relaxes her wings as well, letting herself be guided about scanning each faces and identifying them.
Raven noble, well known to manage local merchant guild, possible candidate.
Rabbit noble, known to manage brothels. Has connection to underground criminal activity, is secretly a slave trader. Elimination.
Rat dressed as wealthy guest, uninvited to party, looking to steal wealth. Expert thief. Would pose as threat if pointed at us. Could use him as unsuspecting asset.
Aurnel
Aurnel was making observations of his own as the two danced with him leading. Scanning for faces. He could see a few notaries scattered around the crowd; a kestrel who is a known patron of the arts, a large bull mastiff mercenary commander at the far end, two, maybe three local judges. Each one Aurnel gave a nod for Yakshini. Knowing her eyes and their reputation for seeing all.
"Can I confess something, lady Gryph" *Aurnel asked, using her old name to reduce suspicion *To be invited by the Master's Seeker to such an event was... Unexpected. By now I'm sure you have noticed my special is if more brutish things. And that was what I considered to be my role among us. But..." He sucked in his gut, though also shuddered a little "Being here now, I realise I could be more than that."
Seeker Yakshini
giggles hushly, “You could find yourself in an adventure. I am glad to have brought you. We could do this again if you want to.”
she also memorize the faces mentioned by Prince Tarsenus.
Aurnel
Aurnel lowered his head and smiled. "I'm not sure if I could say no anymore." To keep up appearances, he upped the tempo of his dance, giving the Lady Gryph some room to show off her footwork before drawing her back in. "One day I'm cursing your name. The next I'm carrying out orders written by you and now... here we are. Plotting together in a den of mortals who think us one of them." (edited)
Seeker Yakshini
smiles as she dances along “Life can change, it’s best to have fun as Miya’s we want.” the dance comes to an end and then the presentation of the princess.
“We present Princess Shora!” * the announcement is followed by a princess accompanied by her older sister, they look bird like*
Aurnel
Aurnel's head was quick to turn to look towards the two members of royalty. Two pheasants drawing everyone's eyes. And he was similarly mesmerised.
Seeker Yakshini
observes and uses her ninja deduction. She gives Aurnel a quick jab, followed by a hushed whisper, “The young one is stunning and innocent. Obvious to the one behind, I can see plot in her eyes. The young one would be good to join us. I am not sure about the plotty one.”
Aurnel
"A double-edged sword" Aurnel whispered back "Such assets to the Coven can make us more dangerous, or they could tear it up from the inside. And she could use her sister to foil our plans for her while also dividing us."
Seeker Yakshini
Looks around, notices someone sneaking off, smiles the most evil possible, “I got something nasty, we will follow through with the abduction of Princess. I am going to pin it on the other one.” she whispers.
AurnelAurnel glances to catch Yakshini's dreaded smile. Them looks back towards the royal pair "I can tempt the more innocent one. Offer her a dance, take her somewhere more private to bring her to our side. You set the other one up to be framed once I have her sister."
Seeker Yakshini
Smiles and let’s go of dear Prince’s hand and disappears, she also whispers, “Make it a show but don’t reveal your nature. When it’s time, you can “disappear” and some time after, go demon and abduct her. Make sure they do not know, I will meet you in a while.”
(I will rp as princess for the duration, Yakshini does her covert thing.)
Princess Shora makes her way down stairs in most graceful manners. She takes in sight of each individual and smiles. Many suitors try to make themselves look presentable.
Aurnel
Aurnel rolled his shoulders. And with a deep breath, made a careful stride towards the stairs. Simply hoping to be noticed by Her Grace was not enough. He needed to stand out. And it started with adding just a subtle hint of blue to his eyes. Enough to be striking, but not immediately concerning.
Figuring out her intended path, he stood at the side, scooping a glass of wine from a serving tray and patiently waiting for her to come to him. His wings twitching excitedly. (edited)
Seeker Yakshini
greeting a few and noticing the stand out, she tilts her head, walks to to where Aurnel stands, asks, “You look quite different, may I have your name?” Her tail flicks a slight and her wing relaxes.
Aurnel
"Prince Tarsenus of Lavornis, your Grace" Aurnel said with a graceful and conservative bow. "You honour me with your compliments." He tilts his head up on his rise back, giving her the momentary opportunity to get a good look at his facial features; his great crown, his voluminous mane of drak red hair, gentle smile and his sky-blue eyes.
Seeker Yakshini
reaches out to take Prince’s hand, “I never expected a prince like you, may I ask you for the first dance?” Princess smiles eagerly, meanwhile Prince retrieves several praises but some mean eyes from competing suitors.
Aurnel
The Prince gently cradled the Princess's hand to give his response. And with her confidence, leads her toward a more open space. When he danced with Yakshini, the goal was to appear intimate but always look outward. Here, the Prince focused on moves that kept his partner close as he led her from one step to another.
"You must get a lot of attention on nights like these. Suitors begging for your hand, admirers staring..." he softly said as he moved them around the room. (edited)
Seeker Yakshini
Princess dances alongside the prince having quite a blast with a professional dancer who is a prince. “Yes, they beg for my hand and I don’t feel theirs are good hands. Something off about them, yours is honest and something I can’t quite understand. I heard about you, being a beloved prince, loved by his people. I thought you would be bigger?”
Aurnel
"Fame can sometimes exaggerate the truth." the Prince said slyly. "But the rest, that I am beloved and sought after, that holds a sizable grain of accuracy." he holds her closer as they continue to dance. "Your concern that your other suitors is good, you can see how they're after your position rather than your hand. They desire your connections. The way you could rise them higher in the courts with your hand in union. I am different because I do not desire any of that. I already have a crown waiting for me, I do not feel an urge to climb higher than I already am. I saw the moment you offered me a hand to dance there was jealousy and resentment around me..."
Seeker Yakshini
the tune changes pace even higher, footsteps raises the tempo. Princess catches the glare from her older sister, “my sister wants to be in my position, take the hand of most power. I feel same as you but from my sister. I would prefer yours over any. The way you live among others is better than the ones who wants me.” Ironically unaware of her partner’s true nature.
Aurnel
By now Aurnel's wings had offered an impressive shield of feathers around the two. Giving the two of them plenty of space to dance while hiding the Princess from anyone who was behind him. While his gaze examined everything behind her.
"You seek freedom, a chance to breathe, not be trapped in decorated cage. To meet and spend time with the people who are called your father's subjects." he looked around for a moment, his eyes turning ever-so-slightly bluer as he whispered softly to her "What if we could be together for one night. Say we take a moment to breathe some air on the terrace, then run into the gardens. Spend time somewhere no one could bother us. In the gardens, with only the moon to illuminate us as we watch the stars drift by." (edited)
Seeker Yakshini
continues dancing and smiles, “I would love to be free from cage. I rarely leave the grounds.” she starts to notice the eyes. “Your eyes, they are dazzling. They are lovely. I just don’t want to live bored and just be a wife with nothing. I heard of world out there and hope to flex my wings free.”
Aurnel
Aurnel smiled, pulling the princess tighter as he danced "Then why wait another moment? I have a few tricks. If you join me on the terrace later, we can both fly from here. I'm staying at an inn within the tow below. If we can somehow make it there, you can be free. Ditch all these suitors, I would gladly assist such a beautiful thing as you" he ran his fingers affectionately across her cheek. "I couldn't bear to leave you here, trapped, alone, and surrounded by schemers.. It would break my heart to leave you behind."
Seeker Yakshini
Giggles, “I cannot wait, I know my sister is scheming something. I can feel it.” Her wings flicks few times. It sounds like she is having fun. Her fingers lines agains Aurnel’s jawline. The music slowly comes to a halt.
Once the music halts the dance stops and everyone, even the princess let’s go of hands and her wings folds and relaxes. Everyone starts clapping together. The next music starts and many returns to dance a new set. Princess eyes to the balcony and whispers, “Let’s sneak off, I want to know more about you.”
Aurnel
"And I you, your Grace. This time, I shall let you lead" Aurnel teased, waving his hand to give the indication he would gladly follow.
Seeker Yakshini
Princess dances her way out through others to the balcony, upon the edge, one would see a hedge maze. At the moment most are busy in the room. The cool crisp air greets the pair, she then turns to lead down the stair and help herself and Prince Tarsenus disappear.
“This feels better, I am glad to be out here. Thank you.” a brief pause, “I am curious about your adventures and you want to know me.” (edited)
Aurnel
"Oh what wouldn't I like to know!" *The Prince proclaimed as the two moved through the pitch black maze. "Your hobbies, your favourite books. Oh! And where you would most live to visit!"
It wasn't long before rather than chasing the centre with him, the Princess was following the sound of his voice
Seeker Yakshini
Walks along side, finds the sound of voice alluring. “reading, I like to read about outside world, and I would like to go anywhere but home. I..” She pauses then resumes, “I always been here, my father and brother kept me and my sister here all my life. I am envious of everyone, because they come and go as they please. They told me to marry and stay. I have not seen what town looks like?”
Aurnel
The Prince chucked in a way that echoed around the maze. "You crave freedom! To see the world you were always denied! You deserve it, to escape and see the world in all its vastness! In all its intricacies. And I would love to show you!"
"Come with me he cooed "And we can fly from one coast to another. To see the islands of the world and the great cities that line cerulean shores!"
Seeker Yakshini
Becoming enthralled by the Prince, “Yes, I crave to spread my wings freely, see everything.”
The commotion echoes from the ball room calling for the princess. Yakshini’s voice as well. The prince is only one able to hear the voice as the princess is listening only to one voice in front. Yakshini calls out, “How come have I been blind, the elder sister has summoned a demon. I could not believe it!” The king calls for guards to find and safeguard the princess as well as arrest the other princess. (edited)
Aurnel
The Princess was so enthralled by the sound of the Prince's voice she unexpectedly found herself bumping into something solid and smooth near the centre. An unexpected wall. Looking down on her if she looked up, wee two brightly burning eyes of a sapphire blue. Peering from a position that seemed double the Prince's height. As her eyes adjusted that solid wall revealed itself to be a glossy latex breastplate and hip armour. The moon could have illuminated more if it had not been obscured by colossal black wings.
Seeker Yakshini
"Wow, you are beautiful," Princess looks and scans the creature in front of her, mesmerized at the sight of Demon Aurnel.
Yakshini meanwhile calls out where the princess went, and announcing the demon to have taken form of the Prince as the real one was never here. Declaring the elder sister to have created the illusion of a striking look alike of the prince. The demon in guise is protecting the real Prince's reputation while accusing the elder princess of a grave crime. The sound of guards in clanking armor and few comes out to the balcony to seek out the princess, unable to see Demon Aurnel in dark night.
Aurnel
Hearing the noise approaching the maze. Aurinel extended a hand to the Princess "Your father sends his guards to come take you back, come. Accept my hand and I can carry you away from here, across the world if I must!"
Seeker Yakshini
Princess Shora extends her hand to take Aurnel's, she has accepted the choice to be free of the prison created by her family. "Take me out of her, take me anywhere. Show me the world beyond the walls."
Yakshini smiles as she witnesses the sight, thanks to her demon eyes, darkness is nothing for her to not see through. She continues to play the role that mortals knows her for, "Damn, we need to find her, lets go check the maze." She takes three guards with her down the stair and into the maze, ensuring she gets there first. Her interior demon is crackling full on manically, but she does not physically show it or sound it.
Aurnel
Hoisting the princess up to hold her tightly against his chest. Aurnel opens his great wings fully. With three powerful flaps, kicking up dust and leaves in a noise like a distant thunder, he launched himself and the Princess into the air, soaring low over the palace to make sure everyone could see the giant pass by.
So low did he fly, that he rebounded off the crest of the wall.his feet kicking the facade of the estate, launching pair upward and blowing out masonry to fall on the mortals below. Before soaring higher and he flew with his prize out towards the town. (edited)
Seeker Yakshini
Princess laughs as she finds herself taken in the air, a joy of freedom that she has been denied. While everyone else could not hear the laugh, instead they are overwhelmed by the strong wind and the scattering masonry, Yakshini had the most fortunate as the stones completely miss her, wounding the guard's leg, disabling him for rest of life. Yakshini swears loudly as the pheasant king comes up to the mess, calling out at the daughter who is long gone.
Yakshini turns to the king, "I am going to follow after that demon, you order your guards to find your other daughters."
Duke joins in and reassures the king of the skills of the ninja, unaware of the demon among them who makes her exit.
Aurnel
leaving the boundary of the estate, Aurnel took his new prize further into the air. He gave her a chance to move so she could see the town below; the streets could be seen illuminated by lanterns, like a string of fairly lights criss-crossing lands below. He gave her a chance to see the churches and the guildhalls. While with his supernatural eyes, Aurnel kept an eye out for Yakshini.
Seeker Yakshini
Shora takes in the sight, gasping at the sight, "What a beautiful sight, I can only see them from my home. The church, it looks beautiful. Wow, are those ships?" She asks many questions and exclaims at various sights. She spreads her wings and finds the feel of wind catch on her feathers she finally says, "I am flying, I can fly!"
Yakshini makes her way across the town, leaping from roof to roof at incredible distance and pace, her foot steps so light as she has never touched anything. She eventually gets close as her eyes glows brightly, but carefully to not shine the rest of her dim body. Yakshini has successfully disappeared from sight of mortals except for maybe the princess, but the princess is too distracted to notice.
Aurnel
Aurnel could not help but laugh with Princess Shora. Maybe not for the same reasons as her but knowing how high they were he did not worry about anyone hearing. Shora's immense curiosity, and great amazement he found adorable.
Spotting Yakshini skipping and bounding across the rooftops, Aurnel pivoted himself to fly out towards a nearby forest. Aiming towards a clearance some ways in. He knew Yakshini could easily follow him, and bounding through the forest should be no challenge. But the pheasant king's guards would lose them easily in such terrain. Far from the town and far from prying eyes.
Seeker Yakshini
"Whoa, we are going to forest, I want to see what it is." Princess asks with curosity in full swing.
Yakshini smiles as she sees the change of direction towards the forest, at least they can hide there for a while. She is looking forward to revealing herself to the princess. She changes the direction using a chimmey, unconcerned with conquences of such maneuver that would occur if she is a mortal leaping across the town too fast. Amazingly she has covered a massive distance in mere minute. If the calculation is right, it will take the guards up to an hour and half to reach to where the forest is with the information of abduction and treason.
Aurnel
"Breaking you from your prison was merely part of what I hope. I had help tonight and I would like you to meet her." Aurnel said as he hovered them over the clearing. Those great beating wings causing a storm of wind to blow out from underneath him as he landed.
"She should be here soon." He said as he cradled the excited princess in his arms.
Seeker Yakshini
Princess laughs as her feet touches the ground, she quickly takes off the fancy covering on her talons and dig into the dirt, "Is this how it feels," she breaks free and quickly moves up to the tree, touches the bark, every sound, feel, smell, taste, and sight, despite being dark, she took in everything for the first time.
Yakshini makes an appearance, she has finally stopped dimming, her body is glowing and shining in the dark, spreading her wings, taking off the head covering, she sighs at the freedom from restraint meant to hide among mortals.
Aurnel
Aurnel folded his arms as he watched the excitable princess run about experiencing so many sensations for the first time. "I do hope our little escape has left the court in total disarray." he asked Yakshini with a wide grin on his face. Just as she dropped her efforts to hide, Aurnel had long since discarded his, the great demon now back to his previous size, his eyes shining like blue flames.
Seeker Yakshini
"They are quite in disarray, I have never seen the king so mad, and many guests, even the ones competing for Princess's hand found themselves unable to comprehend what happened. Also the castle is in a mess, I left some damming evidence and of course something interesting." Yakshini produces a book, it looks like a regal book.
Princess turns notice Yakshini for the first time and exclaims at what she is holding, "That is my sister's diary and you picklocked it?"
Yakshini holds the book and offers for the princess to take it, "No," Turns head to Aurnel, "Remember, I mentioned a thief at the party. He got nosy in his thefts. We got a bit careless, he found out our identity early. I took care of him."
Princess meanwhile takes the book and skims through, gasping at the contents, "What was my sister meaning to do, I have never known she is this cruel."
Aurnel
"Such a waste" Aurnel shook his head before turning his attention back to the princess "As for your sister, Shora... The two of us noticed something off about her the moment we saw her. What she writes in that journal, I have lost count at how many could be like her. But we have a proposal to help ward you from such cruelty, don't we Lady Yakshini?" Aurnel grinned slyly at the Seeker.
Seeker Yakshini
Shora tosses the book on the ground, "She intends to sell me into slavery, but not before taking me somewhere to disfigure me through various methods." She has quickly lost her joy thanks to the book. She hears Aurnel make an offer and looks upon him.
Yakshini walks up to pat on Shora's shoulder, "Do you think you can take up on the offer my friend provided. How you want to live is up to you."
Shora looks at Yakshini then to Aurnel, "I, I accept your offer to ward off such things. I don't want to be a princess. I want to be traveler."
Aurnel
Aurnel lowered himself to rest on one knee, cradling Shora's hands within his own. "What we offer is to join our circle. Time will no longer haunt you, you will not tire, any sword or arrow that threatens you will snap upon your body, and no mortal could hope to overpower you."
Seeker Yakshini
Nods, "Yes, I would like that, to be free from anything that threatens my freedom. I take up your offer."
Yakshini smiles, "That is excellent, it would be rude to not let you know my name, I am Yakshini. I have seen few the world has to show and many more to see. We are free to travel as we please, but first we must bring you to where you can obtain what we offered."
Aurnel
"As for myself, my true name is Aurnel. But I promise you, Shora, what I did say about my past - that I was a prince beloved by the people and my peers - that was true. I consider it a previous life, but I was honest on my deeds before my rebirth." Aurnel told Shora eagerly. "What you had to endure, it would have been unfair to be another liar."
Seeker Yakshini
Princess Shora listens to Aurnel and Yakshini, "Thank you nonetheless, I am glad you came. I am to marry the one the King likes me to marry. Now, I go with you to a new life. You say you are reborn. I might as well go and be reborn anew."
Yakshini pats on Princess's shoulder, "I was an assassin working in shadows, I still do. I was of Winding Talon Clan. I lost them long ago to an unstoppable force. Now I have a new family. You would be good addition to the family."
Shora gets a bit impatient, "So, are we going to where I can be reborn now?"
Aurnel
"I say we leave immediately. But perhaps we leave a little trinket behind for the mortals to discover." Aurnel entertained, Stroking his chin as to what could be offered to taunt the king and his soldiers.
Seeker Yakshini
"I believe I already left a dead body, a circle of blood summoning in elder princess's room, oh and misplaced her in slave pen to be delivered to a ship. She will be found and returned to castle of course. I am not that cruel to send her into slavery." Yakshini smiles as she makes her first step towards home.
Aurnel
"Twisted, yet merciful. And here I considered leaving just a piece of Shora's adornments. Let their imaginations run wild in their heads as to what was done with her..." Aurnel mused as he joined Yakshini forward., a flick of his wrist calling for Shora to join them.
Seeker Yakshini
Shora listens in and smiles, "Do you have anything to cover me? I want to leave my dress; I don't want to wear something like that ever again."
Yakshini is very silent and looks at Aurnel with surprise written on her beak.
Aurnel
Aurnel pulled the half-cape of his disguise from a pack slung near his back and presented it to Shora "My disguise may have grown on me, so I do have this for now." (edited)
Seeker Yakshini
Shora nods and rips her dress, especially the corset, with some violence, tossing her crown, jewelry, and other article of wealth. Yakshini quickly takes the cape and raises to cover the sight of naked pheasant from Aurnel's sight and wraps it around Shora's body.
"We will protect you on the way, it will take a few days to get there. I need to go back and deliver this. The King will no longer look for you, instead incur the wrath upon your sister. This book would serve as evidence as well. I will join you, worry not, I am faster than I look." Yakshini takes the mess.
Shora nods and turns to walk with Aurnel.
Conclusion: The king is furious at one of his daughters for disappearance of the other. He had her stripped of position as princess. You can be pretty sure that she no longer exists. It will take time for the kingdom to get used to loss of two princesses in a single night. However, the son of Duke no longer suffers from competition as there is no princess to marry.
Unbeknownst to them, Shora lives on as reborn demon by name of Flemeth. She sports a large horned crest upon her head, glowing red along with her eyes. She finds the new life to be as free as her kidnappers has promised. Free to travel wherever she goes. Like others, she wears body of latex wrapping around her lively under her control. Ever grateful to Aurnel and Yakshini. She takes her step forward through the world outside the bird cage she once lived in.
Flemeth is forever indebted to Yakshini and Aurnel. Her appearance may give off phoneix vibes, but she is no phoneix.
Yakshini: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/44572499/
Aurnel: maybe add the link for his appearance.
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Teebs13 Demonflight group. Its one of the best RP I ever done and feel proud of doing it. I am placing the story below.BALL OF CAGED BIRD
Seeker Yakshini
Yakshini sets down on padded floor like a respective samurai lord, sword set on the floor with aside her as the blade is protected in latex covering, Her glowing eyes gazes to the open field and looks upon distant structure of nature. Her feathers ruffles against the gentle breeze. A letter laid on the floor in front of her, with her former name on it.
Aurnel
As her attention was distant, Aurnel approached the room, the plates of his armour clanking as he made heavy steps. Though he wore a lighter set than one might wear into battle - only a breastplate and a pair of greaves over some fine clothes revealing his snout and mane - the set was not entirely silent. When he passed by the room Yakshini sat, he slowed to a stop. Taking a moment to peer inside at the demon sitting in quiet contemplation. Keeping silent as he knew better than to disturb a lord in the midst their business.
Seeker Yakshini
Hears the large one approaches, her ears flicks but her eyes gaze and observe the nature in silence. She looks down on the letter and picks it up. "Have a good morning?" She opens the letter and says, "This letter was addressed to me, the past self. From a town far at the coast. Requesting me to come and participate in Winter Ball. I would like your opinion."
Aurnel
Aurnel glanced over before taking a step into the room. "When I was a mortal prince I used to dread such events. The food was delightful but the company was often abysmal." he chuckled. "Every dance offered was a component of a larger plot, every count and baroness who approached you did so either to woo you or cryptically boast their own station." A scowl spread progressively across his snout as a he spoke. Then fading as other thoughts came to him, "But I guess that is why we met each other on the battlefield instead of a lord's ballroom."
Seeker Yakshini
Chuckles, "Only time I went to ball was when a noble asked me to come. I find it too dreadful. I have to escort and guard him. I guess you can figure the letter came from him." Yakshini thinks back to her time as mortal. Placing the letter on the floor, with a sleight of hand, she removes another letter from under the letter. "This one comes from the father, the duke, detailing of how his son was threatened by a gang recently. He thinks the gang was paid for by another noble competing for the princess's hand, asking me to protect his son."
Aurnel
Aurnel nodded, fully understanding. "They have an interest in you. After all, there are a thousand mercenaries across the continent he could have drafted to escort him. But instead he asks for you with an accompanying letter from his father explaining why."
Seeker Yakshini
Putting the letters away, "I did a couple of jobs there, they remember me from when I took on the pirates as part of assassination contract by the Duke." She stands up and she looks short in comparison to the giant standing near her, taking up the sword and placing on her back with assistance of her living latex armor holding the blade in place. She looks up at Aurnel as she pockets the letters. "Don't you think I should show up, or maybe bring your hand over to the Ball and show them how to be bad noble?"
Aurnel
*That suggestion made Aurnel smile." "From the letter's address to you, I take it he is unaware of your new life. That will definitely make things very interesting for both of us..." he chuckled again, folding his massive arms with a nair of confidence. "For the prospect of enjoying ourselves while there, yes, I suppose I could join you."
Seeker Yakshini
Chuckles, "Please allow me to get my dress, oh, I do not have an appropriate one, I would pick one up on way. We would use this opportunity to find interesting ones to join us or mark for elimination. Fortunately, the letter contains a letter of introduction to the ball. I would bring you along and I doubt you would need one." She pats where she put the letter away.
Aurnel
"Joining you as a companion. I can settle for that." the giant mused. "I suppose I may need a new outfit as well. My old clothes may be a little... unfit for me now."
Seeker Yakshini
"It will take a few days to the town, but the ball is in two weeks." She quickly preens her hair that has a mix of hair and feathers, spreads her wing twice to stretch her muscles and brush off the morning dew. "We would make it a bit early."
Aurnel
"Arriving early just gives us more time to prepare for the festivities" Aurnel laughed "Scout the venue, discover who else is attending, and where to best position ourselves." He took a moment to look out on the landscape in the distance "I'm looking forward to it, personally." (edited)
Seeker Yakshini
Nods, "I do look forward to it too. Do you want to go now?" (Skip to arriving at town and place to sleep?)
(SKIP)
Yakshini walks up to the place to sleep, the sign posted above the door hanging to the winds of sea, Broken Sails. "This is where we would use." Establishment in front is made to accommodate those as large as Aurnel, even bigger. It is mostly filled with sailors and merchants. Yakshini is wearing heavy cloak and hood hiding her demonic horns as she has made sure to mute her glowing appeal to hide her true nature.
Aurnel
Aurnel had similarly gone for concealing clothing. A heavy hooded fur-trimmed cloak that eh had pulled over t hide his eyes. While his first thought had been uncertainty on the establishment. Such issues were trivial things given the ubiquity of such coaching inns. "What is the immediate plan for tomorrow." he asked. Looking out down the road, presumably where the venue where the Winter Ball would be held
Seeker Yakshini
Guiding her companion into the establishment, "Look around the town, rough some trouble makers, look like an upstanding individual, seek out some good and bad. Avoid wealthy looking ones." Yakshini tells Aurnel as she opens the door to make enough noise to hide what she just said, occupants looks at the pair briefly, a quick look around and notices a pair or birdlike folks on far table, possibly captains. She would mark them as certain candidates to corrupt, but another time. A glace in other direction and finds a problem, a bear in priest robe conversing with a merchant. The bear would be trouble if he is very confident to walk in this part of town, he might be hiding his true rank in church. A quick walk to the counter where the owner of bar, a bearded goat, "Can we have a room for two," indicating the giant who is with her, the drop a bag of coins, "A few days."
Goat nods and procures the keys for each, "Room Eight" Pointing to the stair.
Aurnel
Aurnel only nodded to acknowledge the direction, following close to Yakshini. "I notice some already promising early candidates. And... some trouble" he whispered to Yakshini "The bear priest particularly. Too much of a risk to eliminate quietly if he is mingling in this part of the town. But perhaps when we are done...Maybe visit the local church." (edited)
Seeker Yakshini
Taking the keys and passes one to Aurnel, "I agree, but I don't think we can risk drawing too much ire just yet." Turns towards the stair, "Maybe we could gather information and we are here to have fun with those in power, show them how insignificant their mortal squabble over a princess. I have not seen what she looks like. Ah, here it is, room eight." She turns key and opens the door.
Aurnel
Aurnel followed inside, acknowledging the key. "I suppose I could slip on my former mindset. Heroic protector and all that. The final night though, that will be a night to remember. That is what will be important."
Seeker Yakshini
Chuckles, closing the door, "That we plan to, did you say that you were a prince a few days ago?" She asks as she pulls her hood off, revealing her dimmed horns. Places her pack on the floor and removes wrapping, putting it around her head, using horns as anchor as well as hiding the horns. She now looks like a commoner with that kind of covering.
Aurnel
"I did." Aurnel responded quickly. "A life before I had the dedication of my soldiers and peasants would adore me. I never liked the court games personally, but I did have a few maidens ask about me." He said this all while looking though the window "It's not an easy thing to forget. Who knows, I may bump into an old acquaintance depending on who is attending."
Seeker Yakshini
"You might, and we would take advantage of your status, maybe woo the princess out of those dirty noble hands, and depending on the princess herself, we might turn her." takes off her cloak and sets her blade on the table. All of her latex is wrapping on the blade, leaving none on her body but at least she is dressed up. Joins Aurnel at the window to look out.
Aurnel
"Would that certainly be an embarrassment for the court" Aurnel laughed "The king's daughter swept off her feet by a terrible demon! Disappearing into the mountains never to return! Enthralled by the momsnter that then served to humiliate everyone who watched her fall into his arms!" he oculd not help but laugh loudly. "Oh that would make that night one to remember!"
Seeker Yakshini
Jumps up to hug Aurnel's mouth with all of her body, fright in her face "Shh, shh, haha, shh, hahaha. Remember there are others around us." She could not hold back her laugh, lets go of her companion and laughs.
Aurnel
"I was a little carried away... But i can tell you like the sound of it." Aurnel smirked "I can see it on your beak. And your struggle to not laugh with me."
Seeker Yakshini
Laughs and hugs on to Aurnel. "Oh you spread such laughing disease, I can't help but feel infected." She laughs a little more.
Aurnel
Aurnel could not hope but grin over her reaction. She was right, they weren't alone and there could easily be ears that would pick up their conversation if he was not careful. But he could not help it. The more their great plan was discussed, the better and better it got.
Seeker Yakshini
Smiles as she moves towards the bed, "We would get ready to go out and return and discuss our findings as well as get the proper attire for the ball."
SKIP
Seeker Yakshini
In front of the entrance, Yakshini is wearing her best appearance, covering her body and hiding all her tattoos. She walks with grace on fancily wrapped feet, covering her talons and scales. Her skirt hangs down , hiding half of her tail feathers. The breasts lifted by the dress and pressed against her body, Her head covered in flowerly wraps, hiding her horns. She looked like a well dressed noble, ready to get the males to woo her for prospect of marriage. She has no interest in such mortal behavior.
Aurnel
Aurnel walked alongside her, now standing just a head or so taller than her, striding alongside with his chest puffed out. He was similarly dressed; an elegant coat of rich velvet over a suit waistcoat, paired with glossy knee high boots. He'd gone the extra effort of adorning his great crown of horns with threads of gold and tiny gemstones. Those threads continuing into his mane. And hanging off his left shoulder, a half-cape
"I feel like I'm going to burst out of this thing" he grumbled under his breath
Seeker Yakshini
Yakshini holds to Aurnel’s hand with both of hers, “Patience, my dear.” She guides her partner through, presenting the letter of invitation to the guards. She smiles as she witnesses multiple fabulous people coming in. The musics echoes through and out of the building. “How frail the mortals are. I see multiple familiar heads.”
Aurnel
"You say this ball is in honour of a princess. It would not surprise me if as many in the court as could come decided to present themselves to secure her hand for their own glory." Aurnel chuckled. "We might just have our pick of figures for either conversion or extermination." he hushed to her.
Seeker Yakshini
Nods, as the pair enters the large ball room, there are many already in the room plenty are dancing and others are conversing among each other, to Yakshini’s surprise, the first to introduce himself is the duke. The person looks like a horse with antlers wearing an uniform decorated with valor and rank of general.
Duke: “Pleased to meet you Lady Gryph and you?”
Aurnel
"Prince Tarsenus of Lavornis, excellency." Aurnel gave a formal bow, remembering the ettiquete he was taught in his previous life "Third son of grand-duke Albasan III. May the gods bless him."
Seeker Yakshini
Duke: “You are blessed my lady.
Yakshini feigns a gasp, “You never told me you are a prince my majesty!” Turning to Duke, congratulations on your promotion, my lord.”
The young well dressed stag joins the group and jumps to hug Yakshini almost ruining her headdress. “Thank you, and who is your partner?” Duke is quick to remind the young stag of Aurnel’s identity as Prince Tarsenus.
Aurnel
"The Lady Gryph gas told me so much. She could not stop talking about one of her favourite clients" Aurnel gave a sly wink to Yakshini "How long has it been since you two last met, may I ask?"
Seeker Yakshini
“Two years, I did several jobs for him. Mostly assassinations. He is dangerous but useable.” She whispers back, “I found out he is a member of clergy shortly before I moved on.”
The two in front finishes their father and son moment and the young one introduces himself as Andian with a bow. His antlers too close to the Prince.
Aurnel
Aurnel leaned back slightly to avoid the young stag's antlers. When he was done, Aurnel bowed back. "A pleasure"
Seeker Yakshini
*Yakshini smiles at the young one, turning to Aurnel and asks the prince to dance, “It’s a song away from introductions. Shall we dance?”
Antler pair turns to leave to their devices. Young one formally hitting on and taking hand of a young girl. The old one joins with what appears to be the wife.
Aurnel
Aurnel extended a hand for Yakshina to take. Willing to go towards the dance floor. His other hand placed behind his back and his wings relaxing slightly.
Seeker Yakshini
Yakshini relaxes her wings as well, letting herself be guided about scanning each faces and identifying them.
Raven noble, well known to manage local merchant guild, possible candidate.
Rabbit noble, known to manage brothels. Has connection to underground criminal activity, is secretly a slave trader. Elimination.
Rat dressed as wealthy guest, uninvited to party, looking to steal wealth. Expert thief. Would pose as threat if pointed at us. Could use him as unsuspecting asset.
Aurnel
Aurnel was making observations of his own as the two danced with him leading. Scanning for faces. He could see a few notaries scattered around the crowd; a kestrel who is a known patron of the arts, a large bull mastiff mercenary commander at the far end, two, maybe three local judges. Each one Aurnel gave a nod for Yakshini. Knowing her eyes and their reputation for seeing all.
"Can I confess something, lady Gryph" *Aurnel asked, using her old name to reduce suspicion *To be invited by the Master's Seeker to such an event was... Unexpected. By now I'm sure you have noticed my special is if more brutish things. And that was what I considered to be my role among us. But..." He sucked in his gut, though also shuddered a little "Being here now, I realise I could be more than that."
Seeker Yakshini
giggles hushly, “You could find yourself in an adventure. I am glad to have brought you. We could do this again if you want to.”
she also memorize the faces mentioned by Prince Tarsenus.
Aurnel
Aurnel lowered his head and smiled. "I'm not sure if I could say no anymore." To keep up appearances, he upped the tempo of his dance, giving the Lady Gryph some room to show off her footwork before drawing her back in. "One day I'm cursing your name. The next I'm carrying out orders written by you and now... here we are. Plotting together in a den of mortals who think us one of them." (edited)
Seeker Yakshini
smiles as she dances along “Life can change, it’s best to have fun as Miya’s we want.” the dance comes to an end and then the presentation of the princess.
“We present Princess Shora!” * the announcement is followed by a princess accompanied by her older sister, they look bird like*
Aurnel
Aurnel's head was quick to turn to look towards the two members of royalty. Two pheasants drawing everyone's eyes. And he was similarly mesmerised.
Seeker Yakshini
observes and uses her ninja deduction. She gives Aurnel a quick jab, followed by a hushed whisper, “The young one is stunning and innocent. Obvious to the one behind, I can see plot in her eyes. The young one would be good to join us. I am not sure about the plotty one.”
Aurnel
"A double-edged sword" Aurnel whispered back "Such assets to the Coven can make us more dangerous, or they could tear it up from the inside. And she could use her sister to foil our plans for her while also dividing us."
Seeker Yakshini
Looks around, notices someone sneaking off, smiles the most evil possible, “I got something nasty, we will follow through with the abduction of Princess. I am going to pin it on the other one.” she whispers.
AurnelAurnel glances to catch Yakshini's dreaded smile. Them looks back towards the royal pair "I can tempt the more innocent one. Offer her a dance, take her somewhere more private to bring her to our side. You set the other one up to be framed once I have her sister."
Seeker Yakshini
Smiles and let’s go of dear Prince’s hand and disappears, she also whispers, “Make it a show but don’t reveal your nature. When it’s time, you can “disappear” and some time after, go demon and abduct her. Make sure they do not know, I will meet you in a while.”
(I will rp as princess for the duration, Yakshini does her covert thing.)
Princess Shora makes her way down stairs in most graceful manners. She takes in sight of each individual and smiles. Many suitors try to make themselves look presentable.
Aurnel
Aurnel rolled his shoulders. And with a deep breath, made a careful stride towards the stairs. Simply hoping to be noticed by Her Grace was not enough. He needed to stand out. And it started with adding just a subtle hint of blue to his eyes. Enough to be striking, but not immediately concerning.
Figuring out her intended path, he stood at the side, scooping a glass of wine from a serving tray and patiently waiting for her to come to him. His wings twitching excitedly. (edited)
Seeker Yakshini
greeting a few and noticing the stand out, she tilts her head, walks to to where Aurnel stands, asks, “You look quite different, may I have your name?” Her tail flicks a slight and her wing relaxes.
Aurnel
"Prince Tarsenus of Lavornis, your Grace" Aurnel said with a graceful and conservative bow. "You honour me with your compliments." He tilts his head up on his rise back, giving her the momentary opportunity to get a good look at his facial features; his great crown, his voluminous mane of drak red hair, gentle smile and his sky-blue eyes.
Seeker Yakshini
reaches out to take Prince’s hand, “I never expected a prince like you, may I ask you for the first dance?” Princess smiles eagerly, meanwhile Prince retrieves several praises but some mean eyes from competing suitors.
Aurnel
The Prince gently cradled the Princess's hand to give his response. And with her confidence, leads her toward a more open space. When he danced with Yakshini, the goal was to appear intimate but always look outward. Here, the Prince focused on moves that kept his partner close as he led her from one step to another.
"You must get a lot of attention on nights like these. Suitors begging for your hand, admirers staring..." he softly said as he moved them around the room. (edited)
Seeker Yakshini
Princess dances alongside the prince having quite a blast with a professional dancer who is a prince. “Yes, they beg for my hand and I don’t feel theirs are good hands. Something off about them, yours is honest and something I can’t quite understand. I heard about you, being a beloved prince, loved by his people. I thought you would be bigger?”
Aurnel
"Fame can sometimes exaggerate the truth." the Prince said slyly. "But the rest, that I am beloved and sought after, that holds a sizable grain of accuracy." he holds her closer as they continue to dance. "Your concern that your other suitors is good, you can see how they're after your position rather than your hand. They desire your connections. The way you could rise them higher in the courts with your hand in union. I am different because I do not desire any of that. I already have a crown waiting for me, I do not feel an urge to climb higher than I already am. I saw the moment you offered me a hand to dance there was jealousy and resentment around me..."
Seeker Yakshini
the tune changes pace even higher, footsteps raises the tempo. Princess catches the glare from her older sister, “my sister wants to be in my position, take the hand of most power. I feel same as you but from my sister. I would prefer yours over any. The way you live among others is better than the ones who wants me.” Ironically unaware of her partner’s true nature.
Aurnel
By now Aurnel's wings had offered an impressive shield of feathers around the two. Giving the two of them plenty of space to dance while hiding the Princess from anyone who was behind him. While his gaze examined everything behind her.
"You seek freedom, a chance to breathe, not be trapped in decorated cage. To meet and spend time with the people who are called your father's subjects." he looked around for a moment, his eyes turning ever-so-slightly bluer as he whispered softly to her "What if we could be together for one night. Say we take a moment to breathe some air on the terrace, then run into the gardens. Spend time somewhere no one could bother us. In the gardens, with only the moon to illuminate us as we watch the stars drift by." (edited)
Seeker Yakshini
continues dancing and smiles, “I would love to be free from cage. I rarely leave the grounds.” she starts to notice the eyes. “Your eyes, they are dazzling. They are lovely. I just don’t want to live bored and just be a wife with nothing. I heard of world out there and hope to flex my wings free.”
Aurnel
Aurnel smiled, pulling the princess tighter as he danced "Then why wait another moment? I have a few tricks. If you join me on the terrace later, we can both fly from here. I'm staying at an inn within the tow below. If we can somehow make it there, you can be free. Ditch all these suitors, I would gladly assist such a beautiful thing as you" he ran his fingers affectionately across her cheek. "I couldn't bear to leave you here, trapped, alone, and surrounded by schemers.. It would break my heart to leave you behind."
Seeker Yakshini
Giggles, “I cannot wait, I know my sister is scheming something. I can feel it.” Her wings flicks few times. It sounds like she is having fun. Her fingers lines agains Aurnel’s jawline. The music slowly comes to a halt.
Once the music halts the dance stops and everyone, even the princess let’s go of hands and her wings folds and relaxes. Everyone starts clapping together. The next music starts and many returns to dance a new set. Princess eyes to the balcony and whispers, “Let’s sneak off, I want to know more about you.”
Aurnel
"And I you, your Grace. This time, I shall let you lead" Aurnel teased, waving his hand to give the indication he would gladly follow.
Seeker Yakshini
Princess dances her way out through others to the balcony, upon the edge, one would see a hedge maze. At the moment most are busy in the room. The cool crisp air greets the pair, she then turns to lead down the stair and help herself and Prince Tarsenus disappear.
“This feels better, I am glad to be out here. Thank you.” a brief pause, “I am curious about your adventures and you want to know me.” (edited)
Aurnel
"Oh what wouldn't I like to know!" *The Prince proclaimed as the two moved through the pitch black maze. "Your hobbies, your favourite books. Oh! And where you would most live to visit!"
It wasn't long before rather than chasing the centre with him, the Princess was following the sound of his voice
Seeker Yakshini
Walks along side, finds the sound of voice alluring. “reading, I like to read about outside world, and I would like to go anywhere but home. I..” She pauses then resumes, “I always been here, my father and brother kept me and my sister here all my life. I am envious of everyone, because they come and go as they please. They told me to marry and stay. I have not seen what town looks like?”
Aurnel
The Prince chucked in a way that echoed around the maze. "You crave freedom! To see the world you were always denied! You deserve it, to escape and see the world in all its vastness! In all its intricacies. And I would love to show you!"
"Come with me he cooed "And we can fly from one coast to another. To see the islands of the world and the great cities that line cerulean shores!"
Seeker Yakshini
Becoming enthralled by the Prince, “Yes, I crave to spread my wings freely, see everything.”
The commotion echoes from the ball room calling for the princess. Yakshini’s voice as well. The prince is only one able to hear the voice as the princess is listening only to one voice in front. Yakshini calls out, “How come have I been blind, the elder sister has summoned a demon. I could not believe it!” The king calls for guards to find and safeguard the princess as well as arrest the other princess. (edited)
Aurnel
The Princess was so enthralled by the sound of the Prince's voice she unexpectedly found herself bumping into something solid and smooth near the centre. An unexpected wall. Looking down on her if she looked up, wee two brightly burning eyes of a sapphire blue. Peering from a position that seemed double the Prince's height. As her eyes adjusted that solid wall revealed itself to be a glossy latex breastplate and hip armour. The moon could have illuminated more if it had not been obscured by colossal black wings.
Seeker Yakshini
"Wow, you are beautiful," Princess looks and scans the creature in front of her, mesmerized at the sight of Demon Aurnel.
Yakshini meanwhile calls out where the princess went, and announcing the demon to have taken form of the Prince as the real one was never here. Declaring the elder sister to have created the illusion of a striking look alike of the prince. The demon in guise is protecting the real Prince's reputation while accusing the elder princess of a grave crime. The sound of guards in clanking armor and few comes out to the balcony to seek out the princess, unable to see Demon Aurnel in dark night.
Aurnel
Hearing the noise approaching the maze. Aurinel extended a hand to the Princess "Your father sends his guards to come take you back, come. Accept my hand and I can carry you away from here, across the world if I must!"
Seeker Yakshini
Princess Shora extends her hand to take Aurnel's, she has accepted the choice to be free of the prison created by her family. "Take me out of her, take me anywhere. Show me the world beyond the walls."
Yakshini smiles as she witnesses the sight, thanks to her demon eyes, darkness is nothing for her to not see through. She continues to play the role that mortals knows her for, "Damn, we need to find her, lets go check the maze." She takes three guards with her down the stair and into the maze, ensuring she gets there first. Her interior demon is crackling full on manically, but she does not physically show it or sound it.
Aurnel
Hoisting the princess up to hold her tightly against his chest. Aurnel opens his great wings fully. With three powerful flaps, kicking up dust and leaves in a noise like a distant thunder, he launched himself and the Princess into the air, soaring low over the palace to make sure everyone could see the giant pass by.
So low did he fly, that he rebounded off the crest of the wall.his feet kicking the facade of the estate, launching pair upward and blowing out masonry to fall on the mortals below. Before soaring higher and he flew with his prize out towards the town. (edited)
Seeker Yakshini
Princess laughs as she finds herself taken in the air, a joy of freedom that she has been denied. While everyone else could not hear the laugh, instead they are overwhelmed by the strong wind and the scattering masonry, Yakshini had the most fortunate as the stones completely miss her, wounding the guard's leg, disabling him for rest of life. Yakshini swears loudly as the pheasant king comes up to the mess, calling out at the daughter who is long gone.
Yakshini turns to the king, "I am going to follow after that demon, you order your guards to find your other daughters."
Duke joins in and reassures the king of the skills of the ninja, unaware of the demon among them who makes her exit.
Aurnel
leaving the boundary of the estate, Aurnel took his new prize further into the air. He gave her a chance to move so she could see the town below; the streets could be seen illuminated by lanterns, like a string of fairly lights criss-crossing lands below. He gave her a chance to see the churches and the guildhalls. While with his supernatural eyes, Aurnel kept an eye out for Yakshini.
Seeker Yakshini
Shora takes in the sight, gasping at the sight, "What a beautiful sight, I can only see them from my home. The church, it looks beautiful. Wow, are those ships?" She asks many questions and exclaims at various sights. She spreads her wings and finds the feel of wind catch on her feathers she finally says, "I am flying, I can fly!"
Yakshini makes her way across the town, leaping from roof to roof at incredible distance and pace, her foot steps so light as she has never touched anything. She eventually gets close as her eyes glows brightly, but carefully to not shine the rest of her dim body. Yakshini has successfully disappeared from sight of mortals except for maybe the princess, but the princess is too distracted to notice.
Aurnel
Aurnel could not help but laugh with Princess Shora. Maybe not for the same reasons as her but knowing how high they were he did not worry about anyone hearing. Shora's immense curiosity, and great amazement he found adorable.
Spotting Yakshini skipping and bounding across the rooftops, Aurnel pivoted himself to fly out towards a nearby forest. Aiming towards a clearance some ways in. He knew Yakshini could easily follow him, and bounding through the forest should be no challenge. But the pheasant king's guards would lose them easily in such terrain. Far from the town and far from prying eyes.
Seeker Yakshini
"Whoa, we are going to forest, I want to see what it is." Princess asks with curosity in full swing.
Yakshini smiles as she sees the change of direction towards the forest, at least they can hide there for a while. She is looking forward to revealing herself to the princess. She changes the direction using a chimmey, unconcerned with conquences of such maneuver that would occur if she is a mortal leaping across the town too fast. Amazingly she has covered a massive distance in mere minute. If the calculation is right, it will take the guards up to an hour and half to reach to where the forest is with the information of abduction and treason.
Aurnel
"Breaking you from your prison was merely part of what I hope. I had help tonight and I would like you to meet her." Aurnel said as he hovered them over the clearing. Those great beating wings causing a storm of wind to blow out from underneath him as he landed.
"She should be here soon." He said as he cradled the excited princess in his arms.
Seeker Yakshini
Princess laughs as her feet touches the ground, she quickly takes off the fancy covering on her talons and dig into the dirt, "Is this how it feels," she breaks free and quickly moves up to the tree, touches the bark, every sound, feel, smell, taste, and sight, despite being dark, she took in everything for the first time.
Yakshini makes an appearance, she has finally stopped dimming, her body is glowing and shining in the dark, spreading her wings, taking off the head covering, she sighs at the freedom from restraint meant to hide among mortals.
Aurnel
Aurnel folded his arms as he watched the excitable princess run about experiencing so many sensations for the first time. "I do hope our little escape has left the court in total disarray." he asked Yakshini with a wide grin on his face. Just as she dropped her efforts to hide, Aurnel had long since discarded his, the great demon now back to his previous size, his eyes shining like blue flames.
Seeker Yakshini
"They are quite in disarray, I have never seen the king so mad, and many guests, even the ones competing for Princess's hand found themselves unable to comprehend what happened. Also the castle is in a mess, I left some damming evidence and of course something interesting." Yakshini produces a book, it looks like a regal book.
Princess turns notice Yakshini for the first time and exclaims at what she is holding, "That is my sister's diary and you picklocked it?"
Yakshini holds the book and offers for the princess to take it, "No," Turns head to Aurnel, "Remember, I mentioned a thief at the party. He got nosy in his thefts. We got a bit careless, he found out our identity early. I took care of him."
Princess meanwhile takes the book and skims through, gasping at the contents, "What was my sister meaning to do, I have never known she is this cruel."
Aurnel
"Such a waste" Aurnel shook his head before turning his attention back to the princess "As for your sister, Shora... The two of us noticed something off about her the moment we saw her. What she writes in that journal, I have lost count at how many could be like her. But we have a proposal to help ward you from such cruelty, don't we Lady Yakshini?" Aurnel grinned slyly at the Seeker.
Seeker Yakshini
Shora tosses the book on the ground, "She intends to sell me into slavery, but not before taking me somewhere to disfigure me through various methods." She has quickly lost her joy thanks to the book. She hears Aurnel make an offer and looks upon him.
Yakshini walks up to pat on Shora's shoulder, "Do you think you can take up on the offer my friend provided. How you want to live is up to you."
Shora looks at Yakshini then to Aurnel, "I, I accept your offer to ward off such things. I don't want to be a princess. I want to be traveler."
Aurnel
Aurnel lowered himself to rest on one knee, cradling Shora's hands within his own. "What we offer is to join our circle. Time will no longer haunt you, you will not tire, any sword or arrow that threatens you will snap upon your body, and no mortal could hope to overpower you."
Seeker Yakshini
Nods, "Yes, I would like that, to be free from anything that threatens my freedom. I take up your offer."
Yakshini smiles, "That is excellent, it would be rude to not let you know my name, I am Yakshini. I have seen few the world has to show and many more to see. We are free to travel as we please, but first we must bring you to where you can obtain what we offered."
Aurnel
"As for myself, my true name is Aurnel. But I promise you, Shora, what I did say about my past - that I was a prince beloved by the people and my peers - that was true. I consider it a previous life, but I was honest on my deeds before my rebirth." Aurnel told Shora eagerly. "What you had to endure, it would have been unfair to be another liar."
Seeker Yakshini
Princess Shora listens to Aurnel and Yakshini, "Thank you nonetheless, I am glad you came. I am to marry the one the King likes me to marry. Now, I go with you to a new life. You say you are reborn. I might as well go and be reborn anew."
Yakshini pats on Princess's shoulder, "I was an assassin working in shadows, I still do. I was of Winding Talon Clan. I lost them long ago to an unstoppable force. Now I have a new family. You would be good addition to the family."
Shora gets a bit impatient, "So, are we going to where I can be reborn now?"
Aurnel
"I say we leave immediately. But perhaps we leave a little trinket behind for the mortals to discover." Aurnel entertained, Stroking his chin as to what could be offered to taunt the king and his soldiers.
Seeker Yakshini
"I believe I already left a dead body, a circle of blood summoning in elder princess's room, oh and misplaced her in slave pen to be delivered to a ship. She will be found and returned to castle of course. I am not that cruel to send her into slavery." Yakshini smiles as she makes her first step towards home.
Aurnel
"Twisted, yet merciful. And here I considered leaving just a piece of Shora's adornments. Let their imaginations run wild in their heads as to what was done with her..." Aurnel mused as he joined Yakshini forward., a flick of his wrist calling for Shora to join them.
Seeker Yakshini
Shora listens in and smiles, "Do you have anything to cover me? I want to leave my dress; I don't want to wear something like that ever again."
Yakshini is very silent and looks at Aurnel with surprise written on her beak.
Aurnel
Aurnel pulled the half-cape of his disguise from a pack slung near his back and presented it to Shora "My disguise may have grown on me, so I do have this for now." (edited)
Seeker Yakshini
Shora nods and rips her dress, especially the corset, with some violence, tossing her crown, jewelry, and other article of wealth. Yakshini quickly takes the cape and raises to cover the sight of naked pheasant from Aurnel's sight and wraps it around Shora's body.
"We will protect you on the way, it will take a few days to get there. I need to go back and deliver this. The King will no longer look for you, instead incur the wrath upon your sister. This book would serve as evidence as well. I will join you, worry not, I am faster than I look." Yakshini takes the mess.
Shora nods and turns to walk with Aurnel.
Conclusion: The king is furious at one of his daughters for disappearance of the other. He had her stripped of position as princess. You can be pretty sure that she no longer exists. It will take time for the kingdom to get used to loss of two princesses in a single night. However, the son of Duke no longer suffers from competition as there is no princess to marry.
Unbeknownst to them, Shora lives on as reborn demon by name of Flemeth. She sports a large horned crest upon her head, glowing red along with her eyes. She finds the new life to be as free as her kidnappers has promised. Free to travel wherever she goes. Like others, she wears body of latex wrapping around her lively under her control. Ever grateful to Aurnel and Yakshini. She takes her step forward through the world outside the bird cage she once lived in.
Flemeth is forever indebted to Yakshini and Aurnel. Her appearance may give off phoneix vibes, but she is no phoneix.
Yakshini: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/44572499/
Aurnel: maybe add the link for his appearance.
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