Port Caan

[Kiri]

“Put ye back into it, ye scavvy dogs!” The captain’s sharp voice shouted across the deck as the blackened ship drew steadily closer to Port Caan.

Many of the crewmen rushed around to heed the captain’s orders. The small rowboat and its passengers made it safely to the ship of Treset; not a nautical mile from port. All it would take was a few knots of the wind to press the ship forward and back to the port; to the safety of land. The trip had been rather silent; all the shipwrecked patrons silent among each other as they huddled together off to the side. With her back against the wall, the female captain, Jillian Enouska, stayed with the ones of her ship: Lord Hades, Prince Lucas, Prince Nexus and Sir Edwin. Disappointed with herself, she simply stared out at the formidable sea that had claimed the Princess. It had taken some time, but she had convinced the men to remain calm and to wait until they got to port to send out a search party.

“I’m sorry, M’lord, but it isn’t wise to dive off the ledge of the ship! The sea is harsh and doesn’t pay any heed to who you are and will claim you without a second thought! Wait till we are docked at port before organizing a search party out to search for the Princess! Send them along to the south coasts to search; the current around these areas flow north to south.” Enouska told the frantic Lord and men with him.

“Aye, it be wise to hold on ta something!” The captain called out. As soon as he even finished uttering his word of advice, the ship gave a hard shutter and shake just as the wood connected with the rotting and reinforced dock.

At the end of the dock, a tall male stood waiting with his red-leather clad arms folded tightly across his chest. Free-flowing strands of black and white hair blew gently in the salty sea breeze as his dark almond-colored eyes stared intently at the boarded ship. His two swords slept on his back in each other their beds, and the fading thread to tie his jacket together hung loosely in front of his torso. Ares, clad still in many necklaces as usual, waited for the group to get off the ship. He hadn’t seen the shipwreck, for he had been in the jail cleaning up the mess for his Prince. Once things had begun to settle down, he took quite a few long strides towards the dock and waited patiently once more.

He first held his hand out to the woman, Enouska, helping her down to main land and giving her a small greeting and welcome. Next he helped the Lord and Prince of Forelock off the ship with a firm handshake and, yet again, another firm welcome. Finally, when it came down to the Prince. He straightened up and gave a small bow of his head. “Excuse my pardon, m’lord, but was there not another lady to be coming?” He asked; his voice deep within his chest as well as quiet and soft; as if he were whispered just for the Prince to hear him.

[Lovely]

Edwin was indeed in a panic however; during times like these he'd wish he could have caught her before she fell, he followed the lord, and his son, head hung heavily as he stared at his feet with a blank stare, he could remember the young princess happily look up at him as he mentioned he was going to follow her here, and then the voice of King Hades turned to look at him. "Edwin" Edwin stood tall and firm his arms behind his back as the soldier prepared for the order that his king would give, "I want you to find my daughter and when you do bring her here" "Yes my lord" and with a bow he walked off pass the new man and vanished among the people of Caan.

Lucas and King Hades discussed among themselves Nexus turned his attention to the man as his face serious and upset. "...She fell off the boat, Edwin her knight is on the look out for her, thank you to have met us here Ares, have you gathered the horses and carriage for his Lord of Forelock?"

[Kiri]

The young man simply looked at him. He had been use to the Prince asking him such obvious questions and merely waved them off. “Of course, milord.” He stated with a small nod of his head. “The Queen is eagerly awaiting everyone’s arrival. I do hope that you all bear us no ill-will about the shipwreck that has happened. I will be sure to send out a search party to search the seas as well as the coasts—we can always have Captain Enouska set up with a crew to begin the search. You will not need to fret, Lord Hades and Prince Lucas. Your princess will be safe and out of harm’s way.” He stated strongly to the other men and gave a small bow as well.

“Milord,” He began softly and stepped closer to the Prince, “Whenever you have to chance… I believe it best for you to stop at the prison. Many of the guards are getting out of hand and slaughtering, toying and harming all the vampires they can… especially the females.” He whispered softly and lowly so only he could hear. “And I do believe your mother is about one step closer in making a new decision about vampires…” He added softly. The man knew the Prince wasn’t even gone very long; but long enough for the Queen to finally start making her mind up about the bastardized species of Cyllaron. “But whenever you all are ready to go, we can begin to head to the castle… Lord Hades, I do personally think it best we move to the castle. We can always send a messenger out to Sir Edwin to return to the castle with your daughter, as well as with the search parties.” He stated and turned to Nexus. “You are back at home, and once more in command.” Said the mentor softly as he stepped behind Nexus into his rightful placement.

[Lovely]

Nexus's eyes simply widened as he adjusted to was Ares had to say, with a hard swallow. Hades nodded to Ares as he continued on ward towards the carts with his son. Nexus guided the way, he knew that the torment that most half undead beings had to deal through he had to accept that it was a matter of time that his mother would come with a final decision about the sudden infestation of vampires that walked about the darkness of Treset, they were the pure evil in her eyes. He had to keep himself at bay, he knew that any reaction to the words that parted his right hand man's lips would possibly cause a war among Treset and Forelock...Forelock would have the upper hand, and in reality Treset would greatly fall like Roseplayn, Hades was strong and he couldn't hurt his mother that way. "Ares we'll discuss more of this at the kingdom," his words were deep, and his face carried a long well absorbed look, he had a lot built up in the back of his mind, as he opened the door to the carriage for his guests as they entered. Hades turned to look at the two, however; did not say anything except for a small nod. He was upset about his daughter and it was clear with the grief stricken look he held on so well, with a small shake of his head, Hades continued inside. Nexus closed the door, "you've brought my horse, and I thank you Ares that you're the one that came to meet me, is she ok?" By she he knew Ares would understand what he meant. His heart began to race as he awaited for Ares's answer with anticipation.

[Kiri]

The man gave the Prince a dark, uneasy glance after he questioned him and shut the door. He stayed quiet for a few moments and finally looked the Prince in the eyes. "She is very, very weak. I... I'm unsure how long she will last..." He stated softly. "If she could only have blood... she'd be guaranteed to get better." He stepped closer to him and clenched his jaw, "She was beaten, gashed up, burned with fire and sun, and.... they defiled her." Ares whispered to him and began to walk towards the front to their horses. "I believe she still has hope to see you... But as of right now, she is resting after the trauma she had endured." He stated. Once more, the mentor turned to his mentee and walked back to him, then gently put an arm around him. "She will be fine, now that you're back. And I'm certain that your mother's decision isn't bad, and will be the right one. What if you show her that not all of them are bad... and convince her to get rid of the rogue ones? The insane and crazy ones? Because you, as well as I, know they're not all bad. Look at her for example, or the whole town we have!" He whispered harshly to him and stopped them at Nexus' horse. "But more on this later. The sooner you get in, the sooner you can stop by her." He stated. "...And I heard you mother may be moving her to a better cell... because even she was furious with what the guards had been doing." He said, hoping to give the prince a bit of solace.

[Lovely]

Nexus's eyes turned dark as he pictured the woman being tormented by his men in the cellar's of Dark Spring's kingdome. He shook his head as he remained silent reminescing with the princess on the way here before losing her over the edge of the boat. "...I have to see her" he finally smoke as he mounted his horse awaiting for Ares and soon the carriage to follow. "My journey took far to long, and god knows what she might think if I wait a moment to soon...I haven't abandonned her, I know I can't be with her..." the thought caused his chest to hurt, and he did not want to make his intentions clear to Ares. "But at least my mother has to change her opinion on this given situation" he released a heavy sigh.

[Kiri]

Ares merely nodded and mounted his horse beside the Prince’s. With a glance over his shoulder, the guard on the carriage gripped the reigns and they all began to follow after their Prince; although Ares was beside him. As he spoke about the woman, Ares stayed silent, in thought. “Soon, my Prince, and you can speak to both women. I can lead the carriage to the castle if you wish to run to the prison. I can explain what happened, and your mother is already expecting you to deal out your own punishment to the guards. This is the perfect opportunity. I can put together a search party for the Princess and everything can fall into place. It would best to be on your way now, before night falls… You know your mother is still finicky about her boy being out in Treset at night.” He stated, with a soft teasing tone at the end.

[Lovely]

With a hard crack of the saddle that Nexus held him and his horse took off now leaving Ares and the carriage behind. Lucas head their conversation a smirk spread his lips as he leaned against his seat, "Father I do believe that this new man you've chosen is going to be an interesting candidate for your lovely little daughter" Hades frowned as he ignored the comment that Lucas turned to say.