The Islands

Sotaynu quickly set the table just in time for it to be timeto eat. he smied at the woman sitting across from him as he slowly took a bite of the french toast she hadmade. something would come of today that would be either way life changing either he would find himself in a cell or he would be free theri was no medium ground though so much to consider. he leaned over the table kissing her gently actions said so much mroe than words even for the serpents tounge. " as i you could have gotten any sweeter who would have thought" he laughed slightly his eyes reflected the shone sun in the window sil. her question shown the worr she had that she wanted to have time with him prior. he thought about it for a momen before findin his eyes scannin the room he was in deep in thought. " i think that we should visit the court yard like we had before i left before kind of a way to preend i never left" hsi words meant muh to him though he didnt know how the would affect her. " i there anythign you would lik to do?"

Finishing up with her breakfast, Ali started to clean the plates. "I think that seems like a good idea, I don't really know anything else we could do right now." She smiled, and with a kiss on his cheek, she pulled him up to lead him out. Not sure if he knew the way just yet, she led him to the pods that would take them to the underwater kingdom, and from there, the courtyard. She was glad it was still early, for not many others were up just yet. It drew less attention to them. Her steps were quiet to not disturb the wildlife still out. She smiled at the many animals around them and found the scene before her very picturesque. Humming slightly she continued to lead them to the pods, and once arriving pulled Sotay in, ignoring the tired and confused looking escort.

(next post in court yard)

Sotaynru smiled at the kissto hsi cheek taking in the day light as she tugged him out the door. she was so spontaneous he loved it for some odd reason maybe it completed him. he was neve spontaneous always a planner. always a deeper meaning to everything he did. h had to keep his narrow eyes out watched over to see some gaurds stumbling about they were truly laxed here itwas nice where as even coming to the gates he had created in hi old lands would prve hard. hi eyes settled wit the slightly risingsun though not many wee out the occasional incendian. though none knew his ce that made things easier. the gaurds walked past him withut a care as alainn was respected by micah so they wouldnt inspect. the gaurds that had been assigned to watch the girl were asleep and their way into the pods was untainted. as she pulled him in he kissed hr gently against th wall. before the pod opend and he remebered walking here had in hnd with her before. even te small bench next to he fountain here he had given te note to her. all he coud do was smile now as they entered the luscious scene.

The Guardian Commander had become quite accustomed to A'Nailiahs teasings, so there wasn't much surprise when they didn't bother him much. A'Nailiah knew as well as he did, that it wasn't his job to teach the Guardians "personality." Not only that, but personality is something that can't be taught. He could only laugh. In a way, he had become reliant on the woman teasing him the way she did. In her own way, it was just a strange form of affection. "I love you too." He told her with a laugh, as he flicked her nose playfully. Stone-Face... It seemed to have become a permanent nickname for him. Ironic, he always thought it, for he loved nothing more than to play and enjoy the arts, however, the job he wanted more than anything, and worked relentlessly to attain had "blessed" him with such a name. His eyes fell to the ground, and he stroked his chin in thought in reaction to Aureilas question, however, his gaze diverted to Naili, when she took it upon herself to answer the question. He couldn't help but smile at her liveliness, and he didn't mind swimming, but there were a couple of things about that that worried him. "How will you be traveling, Aureila?"
Her answer affected his decision in many ways. Obviously, she wouldn't be able to swim the entire way, as he and A'Nailiah could, so she must have had an alternate form of transportation. And if he and Naili swam, she would be forced to travel alone. Not only that, but he knew the blue haired angels tendency to force that lively persona, and wasn't sure if she would truly be able to swim the entire way in her current condition. If she fell too tired, would there be room for her on Aureilas vessel? Would he have to carry her the rest of the way? He laughed to himself, as he considered what Naili would say if she could hear his thought process. "You worry too much, Sachie." or maybe "Stop thinking so much and live a little, stone-face!" At any rate, They would be going to Liwanag, one way or another. There was only one thing he needed to do first...

She knew of his feelings for her. He took every opportunity to make sure of that. At the same time, however, he knew of her feelings, though she tried so hard to keep them to herself. Even to hide them from herself. He was the object of affection he hadn't seen her offer to anyone. Not even to Micah... The way she looked at him, when she wasn't hiding behind her jokes, was undeniable. The look of joy in her eyes when she announced her news to him... There wasn't a hint of fear, or regret. Of course he knew, but perhaps she wasn't as sure of it all as he had thought. "What's hard to believe about it?" He asked her, his curiosity showing. To him, it was nature. He had known it to be the case since she stopped him in his tracks what seemed like oh-so-long ago. She brought out the side of him that he had hidden behind the "stone-faced" Sachiel he created for his profession. She brought out his passion for art, and fun, and adventure.

He saw her look of amazement as she saw the dolphins. As one would have expected, it brought a soft smile to his face. He also noticed the way she rubbed her stomach as she stood there. Comforting herself, most likely. He took a step toward her, and placed a gentle hand on her belly, and an even softer kiss on her cheek, before speaking into her ear. "Why dont you ride the Dolphin Carriage with Aureila?" She would object, though he knew she really wanted to. It was perfect. She would give him a hard time, but in the end, she would do exactly what she wanted, and he wouldn't have to worry about her sickness becoming a bother. "I'll be ready in just a moment. I just have to get one thing." With that, he ran to the pods, and disappeared into the Kingdom.

Moments later, he emerged from the Pod Station, with something in his arms. A baby sea serpent! "This is Xanther." He said to the women. "He's the next descendent of the Legendary Rainbow Serpent." The rainbow serpent was a well known beast in Siram. It lived just over two hundred years, and gave birth to only one heir in its lifetime. The Rainbow Serpent was said to have as strong an impact on the tides as the moon itself, and each incarnate was to be raised by a human. If raised well, the tides would support Siram, and be calm and peaceful throughout the beasts life. However, if raised harshly, the Tides would be just as harsh, and life in Siram would become difficult. "He'll be coming with us." With that, Sachiel too, was ready to leave.