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Post by allizia on Jul 17, 2012 22:46:36 GMT -5
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Disrespect wasnt something Akelo tended to do,so it was easy for him to nod and agree to not disrespect the leader of the Blue Bloods. If he had to meet him on his ship, he would be grossly outnumbered. He debated asking someone to go with him, but that would be stupid for him to do.
"I promiswe, I won't disrespect him. And anytime in the next few days. I have off for the festival for a couple days. You can send a message to me at the palace with a day and time. " He was feeling slightly better. Yes, she was a pirate, but she was willing to help him out, show him her side of it.
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Post by fate on Jul 17, 2012 22:56:37 GMT -5
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Relief came over Ana as he agreed to be respectful and she couldn't help but to suddenly pounce him and hug him. This was more than a Captain could ask for, a chance to show Grimalkin that the Blue Bloods weren't a threat, but were a force to be reckoned with if the were to go into a fight. Maybe, one day if the meeting went well, she could tell Akelo that her father was Night, and that he was wrongfully accused in the kitnapping of his sister, but for now, a meeting was just dandy, all she had to do after tonight was to find something to wear with her hat to help hide her identity. She sat up and looked up at the lanterns, a small and soft smile across her maw and she took a deep breathe " Well then it will have to be soon, how's two days from now sound at around noon? The festival will be calming down and it'll be easier for you to slip away without being noticed. " she purred, feeling much better knowing she DID tell the truth about being a Blue Blood and the fact he hadn't jumped to conclusions about her beloved family.
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Post by allizia on Jul 19, 2012 20:54:14 GMT -5
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With the sudden hug to his body, Akelo almost toppled over. He caught himself in time, and awkwardly hugged back. He was glad she was happy. He knew what it was like to be judged for something, mind going to Mikhail and how he had juged the legionary based on his love of playing music. He tilted his head, thinking, then smiled at the female.
Since you shared with me, I will share somethign myself after the lanturns. If thats okay?" He held out his hand and slowly took her paw in his, a soft, trusting smile on his face.
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Post by fate on Jul 19, 2012 21:08:23 GMT -5
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Ana couldn't stop purring and when she pulled herself off the tom she was slightly puzzled as he said he himself had something to share. Her whiskers twitched and she nodded " Of course, but if you don't want to, you don't have to. " she scooted over to him as he took her paw and wrapped her free arm around her legs, curling her tail lazily around herself as she turned her attention to the lanterns. She purred softly as she watched them dance around , wondering how simple paper and fire could turn the night into a dream world. Her mind wandered to their dance and her ears grew hot and she quickly glanced at him before looking back at the lanterns as the started releasing the final wave " Hey. . . When we were dancing... that was just for show, right? "
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Post by allizia on Jul 19, 2012 21:25:10 GMT -5
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He gazed upwards. smiling at the simplistic beauty of the glowing paper lanterns in the sky around them. One changed course, nd felines helped it along as it coasted along the ground. He watched it, tail curling and uncurling gently as he purred in happiness. Her next question took him by surprise and he blushed.
"W-well....I mean...w-what else would it be? Would be s-silly for it to have been anythign else...R-right?" He turned his head to her, eyes looking soft, gentle, and almost hopeful. He had no clue what he was doing, this was a new area for him. Usually he was looked at, gazed on from afar, and then he did somethign to show them he wasn't interested. He wasn't interested in Ana, that would be...He was the Lord of the Legionary...he had no time for a mate....but she sure was something...
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Post by fate on Jul 19, 2012 21:42:41 GMT -5
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Post by allizia on Jul 23, 2012 13:04:14 GMT -5
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He let his gaze fall to his lap when she removed her paw from his touch. He withdrew slightly, feeling somewhat crestfallen now. His gaze remained on his lap as she spoke, and now his ears began to flatten. He was feeling upset now, but before she could look at him, he forced a smile ontohis face.
"Of course. You aren't the only one with a dangerous life, you know. I defend the empire many times. I fight off pirates, and I feel better knowing that its less likely that I will come up against the Blue Bloods. Renegades, mercenaries, assassins, and all kinds. Don't worry, I can handle being your friend. That is...if you want to be mine...I know you probably can't...be seen too often hanging with...a do gooder."
He looked away again, ears flattening.The tipofhistailwas stiff,thefuronthe appendage fluffed out in slight fear.
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Post by fate on Jul 23, 2012 13:15:34 GMT -5
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Ana smiled " I didn't mean that your life wasn't any less dangerous. And... I don't mind being seen with you. Just because I'm a pirate doesn't mean I'm not a do-gooder either. " she teased " Plus, the kingdom knows Ana, me, as a weak dancer who can't defend herself. It's Blue who's a little more secluded from the eyes of the people. But it doesn't mean he's not a do-gooder either. " she glanced at his tail and without warning pushed him over with a paw. True she couldn't have many days like this, but they day wasn't over yet and she was going to enjoy it, a small smile on her maw she flopped backwards, laying in the grass and stretching.
Her eyes flickered between the lanterns slowly disappearing in the sky and she looked at him, the lanterns giving his fur a complimenting glow " You know, it is the end of the lanterns pretty much, and I'm not one known for being patient when it comes to information on anything, be it treasure or another, what was it you wanted to tell me? " she purred softly, rolling onto her side and resting her head on a paw.
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Post by allizia on Jul 25, 2012 14:07:23 GMT -5
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His eyes followed a brightly lit lantern as it floated upwards and he almost missed what his companion said. But he did, and he twitched his ears. He took a shuddering breath and rolled onto his side, facing Anastasia. He reached out and ran his paw on her side, then looked back upwards.
"My job, Lord of the Legionary, was a fluke. I didn't want to be a fighter, a soldier, as I was growing up. I was planning to be like my mother, my father. An entertainer. Only after I was attacked by pirates did my future start to change. I meet the emperor when I was a year old. And even then, I didn't want to join the military. I still don't truly want to be part of it, but I do it now because I must. I protect those I care for, and this is the best way for me to do so. But thats why I know how to dance. I also....I..." A blush started to form on his cheeks. "I write songs..."
He wondered whether any of the songs he had written had reached her ears, and he blushed fully, returning to lying on his back.
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Post by fate on Jul 25, 2012 15:06:02 GMT -5
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Ana couldn't help but blush as he ran his paw down her side and she shivered slightly. She listened quietly and stared at him as he explained and it made her feel even worse about what the rouge pirates did to him and his family. When he finished she couldn't help but giggle and quickly covered her mouth " No1 I don't mean to be rude! I found it adorable how you thought that was embarrassing. I actually admire you more because you gave up your dreams to protect what you love. . " she purred "And you write songs! That's amazing! You really shouldn't be embarrassed." she purred as she sat up and watched the last of the lanterns flicker in the distance and her gaze caught taboo in the trees at the edge of the fields. " So, tomorrow, wait at the entrance to the human kingdom at noon for a black cat with blue eyes and patches of white. His name is Taboo and he will take you to the ship okay? " she murmured softly before leaning over and giving him a peck on the cheek before jumping up and quickly making her way to the trees, disappearing in the dark.
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The sun was high as it marked the middle of another long day of festivities as the tall black tom leaned against the rock wall by the path leading up as he waited for the Legionary Leader. He personally wasn't too happy about what went on last night between the orange cat and Ana but there was nothing he could do but protect her until Akelo made a wrong move, then he could take further action. His whiskers twitched as his eyes looked amongst the cats for the orange tom to make his appearance if he decided to go through with the meeting, and He'd have to make sure Akelo kept his distance from Blue to keep the secret on the down low.
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Post by allizia on Jul 25, 2012 16:27:58 GMT -5
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Cloak hooked tight around his body, the military feline had been running a little late. He had ogne to his parent's to give Belle the stuffed rat from the day at the festival and had gotten wrapped into helping with costumes for her performance. Realizing the time, he had excused himself and ran out. Now he spotted the meeting place, and with the cloak over his head, he spotted the cat he was to meet. Taboo, he believed.
He was nervous when he walkd up to him, and had even summoned a single fire ant to hide in his fur on his paw. His plan was for, if thins went bad, the ant to bite. Slight burning sensation would cause a distraction and he could leave. He hoped things would go well.
Havin told no one where he was going, not wanting to make Anastasia uncomfortable, he was believed to be at his families for the day. "Hello, Taboo, right?" He held out his paw and gave a friendly smile to the tom.
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Post by fate on Jul 25, 2012 16:57:36 GMT -5
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" Correct " Taboo rumbled as he looked the tom up and down before shaking his paw in return. This was the closest he had been to him so far, and to be honest, he wasn't impressed, and didn't see why Ana wanted to make amends with the legionaries. " Follow me and keep up, I have other loose ends to tie up here before we leave. . . " he rumbled, dropping onto all fours before leading the way briskly up the path and to the human kingdom.
He quickened his pace to a gallop when they reached to the human world and zigzagged and hopped through the city with the ease of running this path many times. He only stopped once or twice, not to make sure Akelo was still with him, but to talk to some other cats and gather information on varies things before continuing on his way to the ship. At his pace it didn't take long to reach the docks and it was only then he stopped to make sure Akelo was with him and he rumbled lowly " Stick close, the cats will leave you alone if you stay by my side. Blue holds much influence here and few wish to crinkle his whiskers by harming one of his guests. The humans won't bother you either, they're all at the pubs right about now, and the few that do stay behind are finishing up preparations."
He practically stalked down the dock all the way to the end, glaring at any cats that even moved in their direction and once at the end he stopped in front of a large redwood ship, every detail and lack of barnacles showed the ship was very well cared for " Welcome to The Cry of the Sea. " he rumbled as he padded up the ramp and onto the ship.
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