The Cold Winds Of Fey

[*Ariella]

Aleis is accepted into the queens halls noticing a court session is already underway upon her arrival. The two are pulled in front of the queen with little delay. Queen Titania sat upon her dragon throne as many noble fey gathered to see the songstress.

"Greetings Aleis of spring, What brings you to court this day?"

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When the succubus returns she delivers word that the raven queen is said to be within a place known as the shadow keep. Deep within the realm of Karasuthra. Word is that her force is already mostly recovered and that she to will return to full might once more in only a few days. The souls that Pazuzu has been supplying the queen have allowed her to return to full might much quicker then would normally be possible.

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He finds a few records of fey punishments involving the Pale Prince, However it was the Pale Prince freezing someone for a few life times. It is said that the only way one can punish an arch-fey is to approach the queen of their side. However it is also rumored that the Pale Prince is stronger then the queen, If that still remains the case after what he has done is yet to be seen.

[*Sinlinara]

Aleis bowed respectfully before speaking, "My Queen of Light, I thank you for granting me this audience. I have come to deliver the news that Winter has been freed from its puppeteer. With the aid of mortal champions, we were able to cut the strings that bound them in service of Shadow and now Winter prepares to march against the Raven Queen and her followers."

She kept her head lowered as she spoke, and hoped her companion had the sense to do the same. There was a nagging sense of dread that she looked a fool or would be insulting the Queen by bringing the Songstress with her, but she had named her a friend and was promise-bound to help her no matter what. Regardless, she tried to speak with confidence. "With this victory the Raven Queen is robbed of one of her few remaining allies, and there is now an opening for a final battle."

[*Ariella]

The Queen looked over the pair for a while before responding, The songstress had left Aleis' side to run her hands along the marble trees. "You have done well Aleis of Spring and proven that your former mortality was not a weakness as many of us here might have believed." She looks out over the nobles as a little chatter can be heard a the queens comment "Now tell me wh.." Before the queen could finish a bright beam of sunlight appeared through the courts ceiling landing only a few feet beside Aleis. Emerging from the sun beam stepped a figure who looked a lot like the pale prince, Only his skin was a light shade of orange and his hair appeared to blaze with the flames of the sun. His armor was made of golden leafs strung together by jade and emerald vines, and the great sword upon his back blazed with sun light that seemed almost hard to look away from. The court flew into an uproar at his arrival, Some cheering while others boo'ed and cursed the man. The Queen fell silent and stared at the man for a few moments.

(((I will give you a chance for a reaction before i do the next part)))

[*Sinlinara]

Aleis was in fact having a hard time trying to look away from the man, and not just because of the light from his sword. She had all but forgotten about her companion, wherever she may have run off to, and like the members of the court she possessed a mixed reaction somewhere between surprise and confusion.

Immediately she had several suspicions as to the identity of the man, but was stunned into silence by the abrupt arrival and interruption of the court. Aleis thought about reaching for her sword, but stayed her hand and stood in silence.

[*Ariella]

Finally after a few moments the Queen spoke "Still do not understand the court protocol, My son. You have long since lost favor here why do you come?" The man glanced around at all the nobles the chatter dying down to hear his answer "I have come to take her home" He indicates the songstress "But fear not, As the Frozen Tear melts and summer returns to my land. i will return to this court, Loved or hated." Once more the nobles explode into noise with some cheering while others insulting. Generally it seems the old fey houses show favor or nothing at all, While the younger fey houses boo and curse.

The songstress however turns as the man speaks and slowly walks towards him, Her eyes fixed upon him almost in a daze. The pull of the sword maybe, Or she knew him.

[*Sinlinara]

There was a moment of recognition as Aleis had at least one of her suspicions confirmed. There was little the young fey could do besides take note of the court's reactions and attempt to look composed. Much like many of the older houses, Aleis's reaction was neutral - she neither approved or disapproved of this event. Rather, she moved to place a hand on the Songstress's shoulder and looked at her questioningly.

[*Ariella]

The songstress stopped at the touch although her gaze remained on the Sun Prince. With a soft voice she asked. "Are you my love?" To which the fey responded by pulling out a stone, The very stone that they had recovered from the demi plane of dread. While within his hand he crushes it and a swirl of blue snowflakes form around the songstress. Her shadowy aura becoming a silken blue and white dress. As necklace and set of earrings made from moon pearls that shine like small stars form. Her skin becomes a pale white with a very light cherry touch, While her hair changes from black to white at the roots slowly going a deep ocean blue by the tips, And within her eyes one sees a snow storm that appears to dance mischievously. The only thing about her that does not remind one of the beauty in winter is an ivory come that rests within her hair, A little bit of spring hidden away in a mass of winter, And beauty is without a doubt the only way to describe this archfey, For only Verenestra her self could compare.

At the shift a few gasps meet with an odd silence falls over the gathered noble houses, The Summer Knights step forward to attempt to detain the winter fey but are stop when the Queen Rises. "You must excuse the younger of our house's, For it has been a long time since you have graced our halls. Or any fey halls for that matter. Some started to believe you a myth or excuse used by the pale prince, Vanim, The Beauty of Winter." As the name is mentioned further whispers can be heard, But Vanim paid nothing mind but the Sun Prince her gaze unmoved by all around her. A silence was left there for a few moments before some of the fey nobles shouted "Arrest her!" "Down with the Unseelie!". Comments that lead The Sun Prince to draw his sword of burning sun, The Guards mimicking in kind.

[*Sinlinara]

Aleis also drew her sword which began to radiate an essence of primordial spring. After positioning herself between the restored Archfey and the guards she declared loudly for all to hear, "I have named her my friend and I will not let her be touched this day. Let us not give the Raven Queen another advantage by spilling blood here."

[*Ariella]

"Oh how the past repeats its self" Comes a voice from beside the dragon throne. Stepping forward to reveal the Spring Queen as she offers everyone a smile. "Has it been so long that you have all forgotten the meaning of our token She points towards the comb. The young fey is right Vanim is under springs protection." Titania nodded her agreement and the guards stepped back the nobles still speaking with one another. As Queen Titania started to speak. "You may stay until this threat is ended, Then must leave my court. The fate of you Pale Prince will be decided after as well". The Sun Prince nodded, Returning his sword to its sheath upon his back. He then conjured another beam of sunlight stepping over it it and waiting for Vanim to join him

Vanim Turned to face Aleis finally lifting her gaze from the prince "You have kept your promise Aleis of Spring and it shall not be forgotten. Death before dishonor is the Seelie way, Though not ours. Is there something i could do in turn for you and the others who helped return me?."

[*Sinlinara]

Aleis sheathed her sword as the tension in the situation began to fade. After turning to the winter beauty she responded with a smile and spoke, "My aid was given in a bond of friendship. I would ask only for the favor to be repaid in kind one day, and may we remain friends until that day."