:; Aiden awoke to find that letter there at the foot of the doorway. He bent down and lifted it up. He glanced back to the sleeping Mila and made his way out of the room silently. Down stairs he would go, pulling his shirt over his head, adjusting his belt. He would walk through the lounge and slowly out the door to the garden, his eyes would cast upward towards his mothers balcony, she was gone. He made his way to the fountain and sat down. He slowly opened the letter and began to read. He would smile as he read the words there in elvish. He would seemly nod along with the words he read. As he read on he was a bit taken back by the idea that his mother had seen his father in some temple near Rhydin of all places. She wanted him to seek him out. Aiden had long thought of doing just that, though he as dead. He read all the way to the end and sighed:; Atara? why didn?t you tell me?

:;She had not told anyone that she and Connar would be parted. Aiden folded the letter closed and tucked it in to the pocket of that long coat he wore. He rose to his feet.:: You have my blessings mother. I always think of you often Atara? you are with me in every wind I feel. :he felt the wind blow through his hair, as he made his way back inside. He sat there in the lounge for a while, it was still early soon enough Salice would come down and he would take up this chance to speak with her.::


:;The two sat in the study across from each other, talking Salice had map of the lands before her she was tracing her fingers over it as she spoke of her journey to seek out the lady of light and dark: Cala. Aiden listened watching her fingers.::

The important thing is to with abandon, you seek her, to seek out your father. She will come to you, you may have to ride in to Rhydin, to that temple Shea spoke of.

::Aiden had disclosed some of the letter to Salice. He trusted her to keep what he had told her to her self.:: I?ll do what must, I leave as soon as I can.. Will you keep Mila here? Keep her safe? I don?t wish her to try and follow me, I do love her but I must do this on my own.

::Salice nodded:: I will tell her I sent you out on a mission for me , and that only you can do it. I will keep her busy and safe.

::He nodded and rose to his feet: I am going to grab a few things :;Out ward he walked. Mila was coming down the stairs she smiled to him.

:;Salice looked to Mila, then to Aiden:: ahh Mila yes I need you a moment.. ;Mila nodded and went to join Salice in the lounge. Aiden rushed up stairs to grab a few things, his cloak, and a few of his other things, he would sneak down the other stairs in to the kitchen to grab some food for the ride, and the days ahead.::

Thank you Mila, that was very helpful, so you understand then? ::Mila smiled:: yes it is his duty to do this mission ::she smiled to Aiden:: be safe my love, I?ll be here

:;Aiden kissed her softly:;

:;Salice smiled:: you may use the cottages if you need them Aiden, they will be well stocked with food. Make sure you do as I said.

:;He nodded:; thank you.. I shall ::He gave Mila a squeeze and headed for the door. He was out and down to his stallion Snow Thorn in no time. Mounted up and ready he rode out of GreenStone, going with abandon. Letting the winds guide him, as his mother had always taught him::

:He would ride through the Dark Enchanted woods, feeling the eyes of the archers upon him. He and Snow Thorn. His trusted steed. They rode trotting at good pace through the woods, His eyes keen on the surround. He was going with Abandon. ready for what ever may come, he soon followed the road along Salice had spoken of, towards the Dark Myst Forest. Over the river, pausing to gaze over the Town of Gold Feather. He rode on, through the fields of grass, past the farms with farmers hard at work. He paused closing his eyes to the winds. Nothing, he sensed nothing. No stirring of power, there was no magic about. Salice ahd told him that Cala appears when sought out, he sought her now. Perhaps he would ride to Rhydin, to those out skirts, to find that temple fallen in drifts of snow, the one his mother had spoken of. He rode on with the sun setting her would ened to rest, but something drove him on. Soon enough he found him self at that small cottage within the Mith Woods. He let Snow Thorn rest outside. He went in and tossed his things on the small couch, tossing his cloak to the table. This was all too much, he had never gone with abandon in to anything.. Well one thing love.::

:: He had taken a chance with Mila and won her over, and now they were blissfully happy. As he sat at the round table in the dimly lit cottage he wondered where his mother was at this hour. As he made him self a plate of food. He ate slowly, thinking over where he would head in the morning.:; Go with abandon..: :he chewed.:: He had no idea exactly where he would go, all his intent lay on finding Cala. Then as he swallowed it dawned on him. His intent was to find her, and she would appear to those who sought her out, but if he was to go with abandon : then his intent had to be else where. He smiled: that?s just what he would do, he would go off to bed and have his mind set on other things.::


The morning brings new possibilities


:;He woke with the sun, and got him self ready. Out the door of the cottage he went tossing an apple to Snow Thorn who ate it eagerly. He looked around the cottage, he had slept well, even with out Mila by his side. He pulled that long coat around his shoulders and that cloak over that, the morning air was chill. The winds raced past his cheeks, the smell of fire in the air, smoke .:: Smoke... in the air..:;something told him to follow his nose:;


.:;he turned Snow Thorn, along the path and they went, following the smell outward along the pass towards the mountains He stopped at the supposed dead end, those trees that stood guard. He palced his hand on the tree before him and uttered words in elvish. The pass opened and he rode on, through the mid day-past that cave, he looked to it, he could sense his mothers magic lingering there. Her camp sight no doubt. He pushed Snow Thorn on, down through the pass and in to the realm outside of his own. He was in the lands beyond Rhydin, following his nose, and the winds.::

Atar ?.:;his words floated through the air as his dark hues took in the sight of his father, a short but vivid memory rushed back to him.::

::He was small, sitting with his mother on the steps of the castle waiting for something, then he came the man, his father. Who he had not seen . But even then Aiden felt the connection. He was lifted in to strong arms, and they all rode away from GreenStone to find their way to a cottage, a vague memory of the cottage and the games they played, then it faded again, to Adaron leaving, Aiden remembered then his first words were daddy?and he recalled those words ? take care of your mother for me ?? The last words he had ever heard spoken from his father till now.

Are you real? :;Aiden looked to the man before him, tall, strong, long dark blue hair, dark blue eyes filled with mystic magic?s? and light. Aiden could see why his mother had often said that he resembled his father, he could see it now, in not only his height, but his very features were similar . The cut of his jaw, that nose?even their style was similar. Adaron stood before his son, dark eyes looking over the young man before him:: Aiden.. You have come to seek answers, so ask your questions, seek out what you need from me.


Atar? your.. really here? :;Adaron smiled:: as much as I can be, I am not as flesh as you are, I have been granted physical form, for now . :;His hand rested upon Aiden shoulder.:; now come lets sit and speak of things that weigh upon your mind :; he gestured towards the huge tree, together they walked father and son. To the tree and sat down. Aiden looked across at him as if it was a reflection::

Father, I can barely remember you in my vaguest memory I can see you, but they are clouded. Fading more every day, I sense a power in me, as does everyone else, and I do not know what to do with it. Atara has done all she can for me, she raise me on her own, taught me well, trained me well. Loved me dearly? She loves me dearly now, and wants to protect me, and I wish to honor my vow to you, to watch over her, keep her safe?

::Adaron nodded:: that you have done, and shall always do. The power you feel is the power I carried, mixed with your mothers elemental-ness.. Son of Tel? Sul Val?istar ar? tel? Taur'Amandil, son of the wind and of the druid? you carry in you those powers, not bound to an element like your mother or her siblings, you will be abale to wield them all with ease and much more ? I shall teach you..

No :; he said bluntly:; I do not


:;Adaron smiled softly:: you have your mothers wisdom then, Darius is a commander, and he can be foolish sometimes. He has sent many to their deaths. He has been foolish in the concerns of his people many times. I often found that out. I was never one of his best men, neither was Zel, and nor is Kulbin. It is the druid in us, more bound to nature than the blade. it?s the same way with your mother: she is bound to her duty as a knight: but bound more to the winds than anything else: I could often see her living a different life, away from all the death she has seen. But she was born a warrior, and she has never been just another woman, to anyone that has met her. She has been a friend, an ally and a love to those who know her. That so what drew me to her years ago. Her way, not the warrior in her, nor just her beauty :;he smiled:; though she was so.. And is so beautiful .. She was the first woman to strike me so like lighting. I had never loved before I saw her that night in Gold Feather. I had never known a woman like her, I had fought along side many warriors, many lovely women reigned in Crendia. But none like your mother. She was young, and so was I. We may have rushed in to the love we shared, but it was there. That feeling we could not deny. You were born from that love. I never stopped loving her, I died with her name on my lips? the memory of her lips on mine, the feeling of her :: he gazed off ward:: But come now, there?s other things on your mind.


:;Aiden nodded:: Atara.. She is on my mind, she told me to seek you out, but she didn?t tell me that she would be going back to Rhydin alone? I .. She was hurt by your passing, then hurt by the paladin? I only wish her to be happy Atar?

:;Adaron smiled:; your mother was wounded by my death, but she was strong for you, and for her self, she never stopped looking for me even after Shay gave her that throwing blade you now carry, she finally buried the ring I gave her in the garden at GreenStone.. She?s found new love, in another man. I know this?

::Aiden nodded:: He seems like a very good man, he loves her I know this, but the paladin also said he loved her then he?

::Adaron held up his hand:; yes I know, he was taken by darkness and tried to.. And nearly did? I was this close to raining down justice on him my self, but it was out of my hands. I am glad that Connar found her in time? yes he does love her, and she loves him. She deserves happiness, I only hope she finds it this time. I would have given it to her, but I too was taken by darkness, she?s had enough darkness?

::Aiden nodded:; Aye she has, we all have?

? close your eyes and focus on it now?.

:: Aiden closed his eyes slowly, and focused. He felt everything, the air that swirled around him. The earth under his boots, the way the leaves of that tree sounded as they fell to the ground. He sensed something in him, like that day in GoldenVine. When he had rushed up from behind like a blur, to strike down those who would hurt ones he loved. He felt the earth move under his boots. His eyes opened and he now stood beside his father. Adaron smiled. :; you willed your self to move, as you did that day in GoldenVine.. , very good. Did you sense it?

:;Aiden nodded:: yes, I also sensed something else.. ;;he closed his eyes again:; Atara?..::the air stirred around them both:: :;Adaron looked around, closing his eyes:; she?s using great power?.great healing spells?

:;Aiden nodded:: Connar, he?s in danger of dying?::his blue hues opened:: She will not allow that to happen, she will use every spell she knows to save him even?

:;Adaron nodded:: the resurrection spell : she would use that, yes.

Even if it cost her life? ::Aiden worried for his mother, even if he never expressed it, he needed her::

:;Adaron smiled; it wont?. She fears it some, because of what happened, to Adamina all those years ago. But she is not Adamina, she has past all the tests of her strength as a wind mage, her powers are now set? her final test was to face Jinnalt, she had faced her fears, the orb of Alaric and the daemon within : she faced Jinnalt in combat and won?

:;Aiden smiled:: so I did feel her ? I knew it

::Adaron nodded:: yes she was here? a day or so ago? she is a Sul Val?istar, the most powerful left in these realms? that is unknown to her as of yet, but one day she will be a great Val?istar? one of all the elementals? even fire? if she has to use that spell, to save Connar?s life? it will not take her : she loves you as well my son. She knows there are things she still must do for you, though you be old enough to care for your self? you need her and she needs you, but she also need the love she shares with Connar? she will do everything it takes, to keep it. It is her chance to have love, outside of all the darkness ? and I can even hope that she will find all she needs, and have all that she wants. I love her, I always shall. If I had not died that day I would show her, now in every way how much I love her. But my time with her is over, I have spoken to her and delighted in her embrace. Now it is your time?

Worry not for her? the gods are on her side?.Come now back to focus? there is still things you must be taught.

::Aiden nodded, and took a deep breath, his mind never strayed far from the thoughts of his mother? he could feel the magic pulse through the air he breathed. But he wanted to learn, so he would for now? put those feelings aside, and focus on the teachings..:: I am ready Atar

::Adaron nodded and slowly drew out that sword of his, a weapon he had sued in Crendia alone. To fight the battles he was chosen to, he raised the blade in to a low guard:; Come at me, we shall start your training now?

:;Aiden nodded:: teach me I am ready?father.

Let me tell you a Tale I once was told by my father.

Long ago, before Crendia and GreenStone were so linked by that portal. When Darius was still a young lad learning the ways of the command. Rhydin was still here, and here there was a woman. She reigned beyond the city, which then was very young. Her name was Willow: she was a daemon slayer: one of many. One that spent her nights hunting down the vampires and monsters of old. She also ran an Inn.. Far out in the plains, few knew of it. The Red Rose Inn. She ran it with her best friends. She was young when she met the man from the east, as he called him self, he had come from Crendia.
Which then was apart of this realm.. Not split from it by portals. They fell in love, married and had a child. Darin was that mans name. He and Willow loved for many years, there son was five when things suddenly shifted, the world they knew, shifted. Something cosmic happened, shifting the worlds of Rhydin and Crendia apart . Astalder found GreenStone about this same time. The world changed and they now reigned in Crendia. Willow left the world she knew of Rhydin behind, since everything had now become ancient.
Then came the making of a great blade. It was sought after, like in some old tale from the ancient world. This blade had magic in it, all sought it. It had the ability to wield both dark and light magic. The wielder was the one who would choose its final fate. Darin sought out this blade, leaving Willow behind. She faced the evil that then came Raevyn, her consorts and their master. Who also sought the blade. In the end Willow was the last one standing among the daemon slayers . He friends had been killed her inn set a flame her son taken from her. He disappeared, when he was twelve off searching for his father.

::Adaron looked to the sky:: she was left alone with her grief, she re built her inn and ran it, trying as she could to leave the name of daemon slayer behind her. But she could not, she was born it and would die it. The last of her kind. Darin came back.. But he was changed: darkness had taken him over the years Rae?s master had done this great deed, of turning Willow?s lover. In the end they fought, and both were killed.

Oddly enough Darin was made a god in Crendia, for after the great blade struck through willow, he flashed back to his good nature and repented, so he was deemed a god. She too was made a goddess. Pure and great: even though he betrayed her, she did all she loved Darin still. She is a goddess now, both there and on this realm, your mother and she have spoken,. And Willow her self has been made flesh again, able to seek out new love, which she has.


I tell you this tale, because the foe, that they faced is the foe you face in Crendia : Raevyn and her consorts still live. As does their master. He seeks out the blade still, the one that paladin is destine to find. I know this? I had sought it for a long time and only found death surrounded it? I believed that Shaun? Willow?s son held the blade, some where lost in the woods of deep old Crendia. But I was wrong, Shaun was killed, by whom I do not know, but the blade has passed out of all memory but one, Darius? he yearns to find it. This battle this war for peace, is for nothing but something made of steal and endowed with great power? if it can be destroyed the peace will come Raevyn and her consorts and their master will never be killed, in time, time will be their undoing, I can hope. They are great enemies, unable to be killed. The power lies in the master: who was once one of Darius, great friends. They trained together. Darius is older than he looks. He too is not alive, in the since that you are.

:;Aiden looked on the story had struck him deeply, Adaron continued::

When Shavyn found Crendia? they had been cut off from Rhydin and all else for a long time? the portals had not been in use for centuries? till I opened them: I came upon them and opened them, and they were never closed again, I died, and Zel Bloodbine went through and died as well, but he did not close them, his blood only made the pull stronger? Those from Crendia helped GreenStone? Shay found new love? and Shea thought she did as well


History is destine to repeat it self? dark powers of Rae?s master took over Blahl and he.. Hurt your mother? he would have killed her. She is the link? she is like Willow, they share much in common, though they were from very different worlds, Willow too had power of the wind, the first mage of that type.. Many believe .

:;Aiden looked to the sky::

Your mother will go back to Creinda to fight: not because of her oath to Darius? she would do it for the people, and for her home lands : she feels the darkness , she knows it can easily spread to GreenStone and beyond?

::Aiden nodded:: what is the mans name, the master of Raevyn and her consorts, does he have a name?

::Adaron nodded:: aye. Tancred?

As nothing more than a misty figure in the back of Aiden?s mind.

::Adaron walked, his mind too was on Shea. He felt the pain she had in her heart, the news had been broken to her. Blahl had no memory of what happened . What eh had done to her. Adaron gritted his teeth and clinched his fists. If he could have he would have enacted the most righteous justice on that paladin fool. Adaron wished that Connar would have sliced off his head. Or that Kulbin would have run him through. Adaron wanted his own crack at the paladin. But it was out of his hands. He could sense Shea?s anger and rage. Her sadness as well. He knew in time that she her self would get vengeance : and she deserved as much. ::

::Aiden looked to his father, those gritted teeth and clinched fists : They shared the same feeling. Aiden now understood why: The Paladin: they both hated that man. Aiden no longer considered him man? not after what he did to his mother, what he would have done to her. He was an animal , and Aiden wanted to kill him. Aiden wanted to cut out his heart. But he couldn?t. He would not let vengeance take him over.::

Atar? :;He broke the silence::

Yes Aiden ::Adaron attempted to relax, which would take some doing::

I am worried for Atara. I am worried she wills eek the vengeance she so rightly deserves . I do not wish it to over take her.

::Adaron nodded:: she may wish to act on what she would wish to do. But She is honorable, she will not kill him, not out of vengeance. Though I would not blame her


Nor would anyone else?:;Aiden looked to the sky as it started to get dark::

She will be alright? I believe that. Love will save her.. If anything in this world can save her love can.

I do hope so. She needs love?

:;Adaron smiled:: I do not deny that I am jealous of him? he can spend every day with her ?

Jealous?of Connar?

Yes.. I am, it seems of I know I am dead, yet I can still feel jealous. Often I had wondered if Shea would have been happier with a man more like her self. Yes we shared much in common. Warriors, both with magic: though mine is different from mine. She longs for a man who loves her, that is all she has ever needed. I loved her, I died loving her and I shall live in Arvandor loving her, and waiting for her. Her loves her, I believe he is trust worthy. I never trusted in the paladin. But Connar, he seems honorable: he respects her.. He alone has seen her as more than just a warrior. He alone will be the one to see her as the woman she longs to be seen as. Their love is uncommon? they may not know to what end it will bring them.

::Aiden nodded:: Their love is uncommon, but it is love. I have not seen her so happy.

Her true smile yes, she has that with him. Come now the second lesson is about to begin?I think we?ve talked enough of your mother? I know your worried for her, as am I, but your lessons must continue, once they are over you may go to her if you wish to make sure she is alright. But I assure you, she will be fine?

::He soon found him self back in GreenStone, among his loved ones, he would be told of all that had passed while he was out, and He would divulge some of what he learned, things that his aunts needed to know.::

::He was a bit shocked of some of the news, most of all that letter from his mother, he must have read it a dozen times, over and over again. His father had spoken the truth? Shea was going back for him. To keep this vision form happening..::

:;Aiden tooka deep breath, he would honor his oaths, he would prove himself worthy of that knowledge that Adaron gave to him::




( Since Aiden is now back in greenstone, his tale will pause here, utnil later..)

?Eat a third and drink a third and leave the remaining third of your stomach empty. Then, when you get angry, there will be sufficient room for your rage.? ~ Babylonian Talmud

:;Aiden paid no mind to his wounds ads he mounted up and rode off with all speed, the sun was setting, with all luck he could ride fast enough and be in Rhydin before the moon rose too high.::

::His mother had taken that blade for him. She had risked her life for him, and now he would ride as fast as Aeglos could carry him Every inch of his soul wanted to Kill Blahl now more o than before?::

::He wished he had done it when they stood in the palace, he wished he had done it long ago.. The rage built up in him, but with a steady exhale he let it go, he?d have his chance, sooner or later, no he had to focus..::

::He rode for the pass, quickly and carefully, spurring Aeglos on:; hurry my friend? :;He reached that barrier of trees and spoke quickly in elvish::: Agar en? tel? talant. :;His hands were covered in his and his mothers bloods till. The pass opened::

::Aiden spurred Aeglos on The horse picked up its pace.. Going fasted through mountains, the pass was steep. Aiden only slowed the horse enough so they both wouldn?t going falling down the cliff side. He rode on through the coming cold of night, his wounds stung. His breath was heavy but he had to keep on. They reached the end of the pass, a trip the could normally take two days Aiden had covered in two hours.::

::He dismounted to give his horse a drink of water, taking one him self:: take a good drink :; he looked to the sky then off towards the city:; we must keep going before too long.. :;He let go to the reins::


::He tended to his wounds, he tore off his cloak and tossed it on top of Aeglos, and tore the sleeves off his shirt, they were already nearly in shreds any how, he went to work, making bandages out of the cloth, tying them over those deeper wounds near his shoulders, on both arms . He glanced to that huge gash in his leg, the blood was dry the wound still hurt like hell though, he splashed some water to it, and gritted his teeth.::


::He looked like hell, blood on his clothes, his hair was dirty and nearly caked in blood. He must have been a sight to see. But he didn?t care. He had a mission:: ? Do what ever you must, should she fall in battle? her time to die is not now? remember that love alone will save her?should she be close to death??

::Aiden recalled his fathers words, that was why he was going to Rhydin:: I will watch over her for you Atar? until I draw my last breath :;He had vowed that and he would keep to it. ::

::He finished tending to his wounds, he last act to be done before he headed off again, to pull that twisted piece of metal out of his back. He had been hit by a few arrows, some made barely a mark on him, most of them had bounced off his chest. Though it couldn?t been seen he wore a light vest of chainmaille.::

::He lifted his torn and tattered shirt off, and slid his hand over the maille, to the spot where he could feel that burning pain from that arrow bolt. The shaft had long been pulled out in the field. He found the twisted and curved tip and pulled on it. He gritted his teeth and closed his eyes and gave it a good yank. Blood poured out over his hand, he took a deep breath and looked to that arrow tip, it was nearly as big as hi s hand, and was very twisted looking, he let it crash to the soil under foot. Then he tossed his shirt back on with a wince, and pulled that cloak over his shoulders. Tired, worn and weary, barely able to stay on his feet he pulled up in to the saddle :: Lets go..:: He gave his horse a little kick with his blood stained boots:: Rhydin not that far a way :; His blue on blue gaze could see the city lights as it got darker and colder:: Lets go :: His horse moved forward at a slow pace some how feeling Aiden?s pain, Aeglos and Aiden had been through a lot ::

::A soothing healing light would pass over him:: close your eyes?

::He did so::

:;There was a flash and in a moment he stood before that portal on the coast:: No magic belongs in that world. Connar will die at dawn?

What? ::Aiden tethered his horse to a tree, taking his weapons with him :; I bare no magical weapons, not like my mother, my magic lies in the earth and the air. I am not a mage I am druid, and I am a warrior..

Even if you went in, you would have to cover many miles.. Before you reached where he is?

Perhaps it is destiny..

No! I will not believe that my mother is curse to have those men that she loves die, my father died, he was murdered. I will not allow it Willow.. :;He pressed closer to the portal::

::She smiled:: I once walked that realm.. Long ago, before anyone knew of magic, I was from Rhydin, but I came here to these soils through a portal much like that one :; her emerald gaze shifted:: magic does exists there, just not in a manor like your mothers.. Magic is new to that world, I walked it in its youth.

With my help? you may be able to get there on time?do you risk it? You could have died in Crendia, if your mother had not saved you. She did it for you and Mila..

Mila? ::he muttered:: I will not die, and I will not give up

Close your eyes and trust in me ::Aiden looked to his horse, then to the portal and closed his eyes:: I trust in you?

::There was a flash of great light, and in a moment Aiden?s blood stained boots rested on the ground. Willow now stood beside him, in her full physical form. Dressed to kill, long sword at her side, long brown hair pulled back:; we fight side by side, ever fought side by side with a goddess? ::She joked::

No :; he looked around to see the large building heavily guarded, :: ?death, death, death,? :; he heard chanting:: Let move.. ::he put in to use all his years of training, Willow was close beside him matching his pace, she was cunning and fast.::


:;Aiden peered past the many guards:; to many to rush through.. :: His voice was low, as he knelt in the shadows .Willow patted his bow, and sent her gaze towards the magistrates raised hand, she too had a bow across her back::

::He perked a brow at her:: can you hit him from this angle?

Yes, you fire at that guard there ::she pointed::

::He nodded:: On three..? ::He with drew his long bow from his back. Getting ready to fire::

::Willow nodded:; one? two.. :;her arrow was aimed perfectly for the Magistrates hand, she nodded to him:; three.. :; the arrow flew.::

::Aiden let loose his arrow and it hit the guard, willow had pointed out, high above on the wall. It hit him in the weakest point and right through his neck.The man fell back over the wall, tumbling down towards the people. A distration::

::Willow aim was good. Her arrow flew with purpose towards the raised hand of the magistrate. It would fly , and go right through the thick glove upon his hand, through the flesh :: Perfect ::she nodded to Aiden:: Be ready to move..:: she shifted in to the shadows. Aiden was already in the shadows. He nodded to her, waiting for the call of attack to ring out..::

::Aiden sat on the edge of the tower wall, looking away through what he could see of the passgae through the mount and away towards the far off trees. The valley of Dae was lit up like wild fire with light from the new dawn, farmers and warriors alike left the city walls to go about their business. Aiden had not slept though he had for a while laid beside his beloved Mila in his room watching her sleep. Now he was trying to put him self in his mothers shoes, away from home, her lover gone. Aiden knew he could feel it...there was something desturbing Salice he could see it from here as she stood on the embattlements looking out past the city walls where he sat, flipping that throwing dagger in his fingers. Some part of him wanted to go to Rhydin to see; to make sure everything was all right, but his mother had stayed, for good reasons her heart was always in the right place, with the people who needed her help, rhydin needed all the help they could muster. Though he missed her, spring was coming the snow had begun to melt in the mountians, the lake wasnt as cold and the leaf buds atrted to appear on thsoe rtees that had lost their leaves.::

:;Spring meant that she would be back for the spring fest and Shay's wedding and the most certain birth of Salices child.. a time for celebartion and relaxation his dark hues looked down to see Hinn standing below him. Aiden knew Hinn cared for his mother, but Shea was a woman set in her ways. If she had wanted to be with someone of elf kind she would have long ago, chosen that path. He had to smirk at the fact that he was not fully elf kind, some part of him was human, druid like his father. He wondered now how different life would be if Adaron had not been killed, murdered by Jinnalt... things may be very different or they might have ended up the same... death smiles at us all and all we can do is smile back.... Aiden had forgiven his father, he knew it was out of his control.... Aiden had even forgiven Jinnalt...as had everyone else.. the day was new and it felt like a new start again, the winds rushed through the valley as Dae took off in to the air his silver scales gleamed in the light...:; Atara.. :; he breathed mother in elvish, as he watched the dragon rise in to the clouds... even if she was in rhydin she was here, in his heart in these lands with every wind gust with every rise and fall of that great dragon who she alone had ridden... Aiden had no tasks no missions to go on, he had just but to sit there and watch the surround... as if waiting for spring to suddenly happen.. and to see his mothers horse in the distance her blue hair flying in the wind as it had that day in the field that light all about her.... he smiled and jumpped down to the ground with barely a thud and looked at hinn a moment before he passed on through the gates...spring would come when it came for now he would keep his thoughts on Shea and his love for her with her...:;

- And so after watching Shea disapper, and telling her to be safe..he headed for the Outskirts. While on his way..he got to thinking..softly and out loud to himself - I hope the kid listens..because..I'd rather not tell Shea..her son and me got into a fight...

- He shook that thought from his mind, as he looked around..before arriving at the desired place, then turned the bike off. He looked around a moment, before slowly dismounting it, then leaned back against it, for a few moments -

- Shea said the night before.."You give up to easy" - For you..always...- Said aloud..and it was proof..he was here..waitting to meet her son. A soft sigh passed his lips, before leaning off the bike. - Aiden..if you are here...I am Victor..the one dating your mother...please come out..so we may talk.

- And he would noticing that Aiden was just like waht Shea had told him about her son. A nod to both the things he said and asked - Yes..she told me where you were..but she didn't send me..I asked her for this meeting..as it seems you wanted it as well..

- He smiled to that...as it was a good start. He pause for a moment..before speaking again - You may ask me anything...but if your mother and me..are having sex..because to me..that is our business..- Said with a flash of white in his eyes, letting Aiden see..he wasn't playing around. - Other than that... everythign is open..

- He then motioned to her son, letting him know..he was waitting for the round of questions towards him to begin. -

- A nod to seeing Aiden didn't plan on asking it, but he stilled said it to be sure that subject wasn't brought up...as you never know what you may be asked - Yes..I do love her...I would fight to protect her..even if it would cost me my life.. - He paused there a moment, as he lowered his gaze, hand coming up to that gem around his neck.-

"Only death will keep me for you..." - The though flashed through his mind...while he stood there.. "Death comes for us all". His own motto, he then shook those thoughts off..He didn't need to dwell on that right now, as he lifted his gaze back to Aiden's -

I am guessing the next question is..what am I? I am what I am...but I know you will not rest with that...I am a vampiric angel...and yes..I have drank your mother's blood...but only when she lets me..- His face softened..the more he spoke of Shea.. getting him to lower his gaze again..- My morning star...- Muttered just loud enough to be heard..before waiting for the next question. -

No it doesn't...I am very much like her in that reguard.. - Just saying that to Aiden, guessing the boy already knew that already..but he said it anyways. - For as long as she'll let me stay with her..only death will stop me..

Yes.. I am going to go back to your homeland with her, when she does..I already promised her that. - A smile crossed his lips to that, as it made Shea very happy to hear him..say he wanted to go with her..to her homeland..and join in the celebration.-

She only told me of a celebration that was to happen..but none the less..I'll be coming with her..- A softer look on his face and in his eyes..as he looked away..It was very obvious..he was missing Shea..even though they only parted an hour before -

- Victor nodded to that. - Then maybe in time..if everything stays the current course..maybe one day..you will see me as a father figure..- A smile to him, then nodded to what he said...Normally he'd snap at the threat..but he let it slide...- Then I will do my best..not to hurt her.

- He then offered the youth a bow, before slipping onto the bike - I do hope..that we can become great friends, Aiden..I know it would mean the world to Shea..but..I must be going..- Another bow of the head..and he was off-

:;Aiden sat alone in the valley of Dae under that huge sacred tree,the blooms of spring had just started to bud. He took in the winds as they rushed past from the sought over and around thsoe mountians, he knew thsoe winds came from Rhydin from his mother. He looked up to that tree,thinking back to his long lost child hood. His mother and he sitting under it,when he was young Long after his father was dead, but long before he knew what had happened to him. His mother had raised him witht he help of her sisters and family.He had men to look up to warriors,leaders of armies. It wasnt till later till the days before the war, that Aiden and Shea found out that Jinnalt their own flesha nd blood had killed not just Shea's love his father Adaron but Shavyns first love,Zel. Aiden ahd been angry for a long time with Jinnalt but when the end of the war came Jinnalts end came too. His mother was saved and they all moved on sicne then he thought about the men whom had loved his mother. The Paladin from Crendia, Kulbins older brother. Whos name Aiden didnt even want to think of. He had told ehr that he couldnt be with her because of his duty to his god. Honor before love. She ahad fled to Rhydin to seek,a way away from her duites.::

:: And in the process fallen in love with Connar. Aiden had met Connar at the winter fest, and even Adaron ahd seen the two together and wished them well and happiness. But then Raevyn and darkness from crendia got in the way, Blahl that damned paladin, was turned and tried to... Aiden didnt even want to think about what he ahd done to his mother, and what would have happened if Connar hadnt beent here to save her.::

Atara ::he breathed in tot he winds and looke dup through the huge braches of that tree,he had often wondered what their lifes would eb like of Adaron had not been killed. Aiden could abrely remember his father,just that one child hood memory of calling him daddy, and those memeories new of the trianing he gave to him,though Adaron was dead,his spirt came to both Shea and Aiden. Often. When called when needed.:: Atar.. ::Aiden watched one of the huge leaves flal to the ground and float in the wind. He thought about His mother, and her new love. Connar ahd gone, and Aiden did not know if she would ever stop loving him or his father. But she had move don, to love another man. Victor, he had been there in the castle, they had spoken in rhydin, Aiden chuckled softly as he thought about what Vicotr had said before leaving back for rhydin after getting that medallion and sword of Alcanders from Salice and Shay.:: "And tell my son.. to behave himself with Mila.."

::Aiden smiled to himself, Victor had told him to stand down with Hinn. Aiden didn't want to stand down, he wnated to punch Hinn, for that day in the Mith Woods. For all he had said about Connar and his mother, yes perhpas those two His mother and Connar were not destine to be together forever, but he did love her.Aiden knew that.Connar had risked his own life for ehr many times, in rhydin in greenstone he had even come to rgeenstone whens he was so close to death.And his love had given her the power to face so many of her fears, she wouldnt have gotten to be who she was now with out him.He looked tot he sky and thanked Connar, softly. Yet still unknowing that Connar was dead, the news had not yet reached his ears::

::Aiden had stood down,hearing that tone in Victors voice, there in the throne room, he respected his elders and Aiden knew one thing, that Victor was his elder. And that he loved his mother. He loved his mother enough to go to GreenStone to get Alcanders sword and that Medallion. He knew how much, that medallion meant to his mother. She had once told him everything Alcander had told her so long ago,that vow she made to him,to give it to the man she loved with every breath.She had wanted to give it to Connar but he could not accept it,for though she did love him with every breath. He could not love her in the same way, some how Aidnen knew like Connar and Shea must have known. that they were more destine to be parted.be it by his mortality or a blade,she would ive on forever as far as Aiden knew,after that day in the field with Reavyn and the great sword of Crendia.Touched by the light of the seldarine,made in to more than just the Sul Val'istar,made more than a mage. A goddess in ehr own right like Cala,Anarya and Ember.Alive in the world but not of it as much as everyone else.::

::Now she had someone who wanted to be with her, that came all that way to find out things about her, to gain the respect of those who loved her and gain those things that would make her most happy. Aiden smiled and closed his eyes,thinking over everything he had learned from her and from his father.Those powers of the druid,those powers of the mage in him. Those fighting skills. He had always had father like figures to look up to Nenime and Hisime. He had learned from the men in the armies. From Caleb and Devron. But none of them were his father, Adaron was dead, and even though his spirit came often to see him,it wasnt the same. He had longed for a long time for his mother to be happy. And now he could feel that she was,perhaps..Aiden shook his head softly:: Atara... ::His dark hues scanned the valley down twoards the lake,and the mist rising in to the air. Then he heard something, somewhere near the gates Shavyn called out to him.He rose to his feet and slowly made his way towards his horse and looked once more back to that tree:: That care of her for me... Victor.. ::he smiled :: Atar :: he said softly to himself,and mounted up and rode back towards GreenStone::

::If in the future he did wish to marry Shea, Aiden would give them his blessing. And perhaps in time he could call him Atar,father... and turn to him for advice or help as he longed wished to with Adaron. And even though Adaron departed his wisdom and skills to his son, he could not be there always. Now on his way throught he valley and up in to the castle court,past the village he went and there on the steps stood,Mila,Shay and Salice. He saw that loo upon their faces and knew something was wrong. He left his horse at the stable and walked up to them.:: Whats the matter?

::Salice smiled to him softly:: just head inside and gather witht he other sin the lounge.. ::and so he did Mila at his side,and Shay and Salice behind him. To the lounge they went where, Kulbin,Devron,Hinn and Zorin sat. Now with everyone there,at least as far as the imediate family...Salice could tell them of Sheas letter and the news...about Connar::

*Continues in GreenStone Tale

- And as if summoned...a white light appeared in front of Aiden. As the light started to fade, the youth would see a dark form in front of him...before the shape was formed. -


You called son. - And there stood Victor... not even Aiden's father..yet there he was...just when the youth needed guidence...just when he needed a father. One way to show Aiden..how much he wanted to be his father...was to be there right when he needed help. -

- He smiled to seeing Aiden again..more so when he seemed happy that his call was answered, before placing his hands together to rest on the top of his belt. A nod to him saying that he needed guidence-


That is why I am here...what do you need advice on son? - Again..the word son seeped out of Victor.. He was going to be his step father soon..and hoped Aiden wouldn't call him that, but would understand why, if he was called that. -

In..a way I do know what happened there.. - He reached up and touched the medalion on his chest, which he wore very proudly, before lowering his hand again. -

But..I will listen to you..to ease your mind son..to help you to focus on matters closer to home..and to Mila..- He smiled to that, before lowering down to sit on the ground, before giving his full attention to Aiden...his son. -

He too turned to the darkness.. rather easily..and forced your mother..to kill him...- He knew that..as Shea had told him that herself. He then went back to being quiet...listenning to the rest of his story. -

- He slowly stood up now and walked over to Aiden..and placed a hand to his shoulder. - Put the worries of your mother to rest.. She is safe now...I don't know if she has told any of you this...but her soul..and my soul are joined..


Neither one of us can be killed. - He then squeezed the youth's shoulder a moment, before turnning hims to face him head on. - As for being a great man.. from what I have seen..you already are one... You care for your family...you care for your people..and you care for Mila..


A great man cares for others...and is willing to put his life on the line for them...even if it means.. losing his life to do so.. You are willing to do all that... My son.. you may not see it..but everyone else does... stay the path.. and you will continue to honor that vow.

Good. - He smiled to that, before hugging Aiden..not just a regualr guy type hug..but a very fatherly one. - You worry about things here...I'll take care of Shea and things in Rhy'Din..and if need be...


- He looked down at him, with a sly smirk- We'll head out together..and kick anyone's ass that messes with Crendia... Show them what happens when they piss of the Walsh family.

- A nod to that, before slowly pulling back, only to turn him around to face Greenstone castle..before giving him a kidding boot to the rear- Now get on home...you got a loving lady waitting for you to get back.


Speaking of which. - He bowed his head to his son, before he slowly disappeared from sight, to head back to his own loving lady -

:;Aiden was walking the streets of GreenStone admiring the way te people always prepared for the fest,abnners of colors flying in the wind,flowers in vases upon window sills and sitting in little pnater boxes,children played in the streets.Everyone was preparing,for the great fest.It was days away,and soon all those guests would be there. Aiden could hardly await for the day.His mother would be back here for days, weeks even,for the fest, the wedding and all the great things that were planned.::

::Aiden walked looking in shop windows,looking at those things those newly made clothes and hats,those crystals that shone, he was on his way out of town in fact.He was off to get his horse and ehad for HarpSing to see Dagor.::

::He led Aeglos through the streets and out the gates,walking through the pass in the mountains,walking slwoly in no hurry as of rigt now. He had been home shaing his time with Mila and his family,and now he was off to geta few things done before the Fest days would begin,a few things mended. swords and other weapons tended to,by Dagor. A few choice gifts to pick up.Then he would head back home again::

:;But for now he enjoyed the walk,with Aeglos trotting behind him. Aiden didnt even bother to mount and ride,he was content with walking.Down in to the Valley of Dae he cast his blue on blue gaze down it to that tree,and bowed to it as if were some great lord of the valley,before heading on in to the passage through the taller mountains. H e would then desend in to the path beyond ,that elad towards the Dark Enchanted woods and in tot he Realm of the Dark Willow,which was a scred area of those same woods, witht hat tall elder tre well guared by the last Balck dragon of these lands, Aiden now knew the tale of that dragon. It was once a man,and that tree that greta willow tree was said to have been his lover.And a great spell made her a tree and him a dragon, and now he protected that tree with his life. Aiden had been close to that tree before and inchs from that dragon.::

:;He led Aeglos through that realm,those trees were different from the ones in the Dark Enchanted woods.They were darker,different types. He walked slwoly making his was for the pass down through ,past the falls and around the lake of FairWinds he would head around the Castle of FairWinds and head to the south west,to HarpSing to meet up with Dagor.::

::He walked the streets giving his horse those things he'd bought,placing them in to the saddle bag,before returning slowly towards Dagors shop.He was humming softly,a meldoy nt so long forgotten,as he walked in the doors.::

::Dagor greeted him,finsihed blades upon the counter.Aiden smirked softly as he lifted them up and looked at them each bwfore sheathing them one by one.:; You work fast,and your work is as always lovely...speaking of..,how is your lovely Wife?

Eleyna is well,We are both looking so forward to the Fest.Shavyn's wedding and all the celebrations ::he smirked,it was harder then heck for Dagor FairWinds to hide a secret now in days, he had never been good at it,but he was doing well so far:: How is Miss Mila?

::Aiden chuckled softly:: Lovely and well...

::Dagor smiled softly:: I hear the guest list gets larger by the day,so many to attend the fest,I hear Hisime can not come... though with Morbins wedding soon to come here....

::Aiden nodded:: aye,but even with out Hisime his wife and son, there will be many there,much fun to be had..well I should head back...

::Dagor nodded:: ahh yes before ye do there is something I needed from you,Nenime came in with a few things needing fixed with all the fest crazyness I have not yet gfotten them back to him, do you think you could return them to him?

::Aiden nodded:: aye, I can...

Oh good :;he walke din back and grabed three swords,three daggers and two fairwinds sheilds...:: think you and Aeglos can carry all this?

:;Aiden smirked::No problem ::lifing the sheathed sword up first then the shield which he slung across his back..:: I'll get them there no worrys Dagor ::a wave back witha few frree fingers as he hip checked the door and walke dout, he slid that shield on to Aeglos,then crisscrossed the swords on his back and sheathed the other one in that shetah on the saddle and rode out of HarpSing for FairWinds Castle and Keep::

They say time changes a person.

Well that greatly depends on the person

Aiden was still young,at least in the terms of elven years. Even though his years under human terms had passed their 15th year,he would still not be a 'man' under human rules. But to those that knew him they knew him not as a boy but as a young man. A man since the day he took the battle field beside his mother and aunts.A man since the day he took up looking after those he cared for.

He had never known his father.. Adaron Istalindir a mystery of a man, tall powerful mage and druid.. Aiden got many of his features from his father, his height and his darker blue hair was a mix of his mothers and fathers,darker than both. He also got his druid like pwoers from his ftaher, but they were deeply mixed witht he powers of wind from Shea.

Aiden loved his mother, she had raised him on ehr own, though she had help,he could never ask for a greater mother.He had learned so much from her. Magic, life lessons, lessons in Love.

Now Aidens deepest love was given to Mila. Mila Green-Leaf. The ;loevly elven beserker.Her beauty wa sunmatched in his eyes. He had loved ehr from the moment they met, and now they were together and had been for a time.

Being with her and facing what he had faced had changed him. Made him stronger,wiser.


Now his mother was remarried, and with child. A sister. Adamina GreenStone-Walsh. He had never seen his mother glow more than she was glowing now. He had never seen her so happy. After many losses of love and many deep betrayals she was happy, with Victor.

At first Aiden was unsure of Victor. He watched like a hawk manya time, but now he was more than comfortable with Victor as his father. More than justa step father, a real father figure. Adaron had move don, his spirit had not been felt or seen in some time, knowing Shea was proctected and well Aiden knew that was why Adaron had passed on to the lgihts of heaven.


Now Aiden knew his tale was taking a new turn, new allies, new missions, new adventures to be had.

No longer was he a young boy learning how to be a man, he was a young man becoming a better man.

He had a mission to lead Lady Rosemonte-Wolfe, and Lord Alcar about the Elven Lands. Jade wished to meet other lupines, Aiden was more than happy to lead them, as long as Mila could come too. No one in the party knew but Aiden had a surprise for Mila.


* check out Lupine Meeting in The Wolves Den for the Journey of Jade,Dark,Mila and Aiden to find other Lupines.


* stay tuned in to Aiden Tales to find out about his big surprise

Darkmere watched the youth pacing across the room, able to tell something was on Aiden's mind. He glanced to Johnatan a moment, before looking back to Aiden, as the duke spoke. He then took notice of Aiden fishing around in his pocket.


Without saying a word, he rose from his seat and walked over to Aiden. One hand was placed on his shoulder. He finally spoke up..Once Aiden looked to him. " Ask her. " It was all he said to the youth, while smiling to him. He seemed to already know what the youth had planned. " You do not need anyone's advice on this..Everyone knows the two of you love each other. I am sure anyone that you would ask on this would tell you the same thing. "



He patted Aiden on the shoulder, before turnning to head back to his seat. True, it probably would of been better if Aiden spoke to Victor on this, but Aiden had two men there..that more than likely agreed on this matter. Aiden was wise enough to know...No one would say that Mila and him shouldn't get married.

Darkmere would bow his head to Adaron, as he had heard about the man from Victor. " Aiden...I know Victor and Shea...as well as the rest of your family will say...Marry her.. " Now looking back to the youth. " I agree..you are still young..but..You are a wise young man..You have been taught to follow your heart, as well as to use your mind.



" If it was me. I would take her out for a romantic dinner..just the two of you. Don't let on to anything that you are going to do. Then you ask her to marry you...when the dinner comes to a close. Oh..don't forget to bring her flowers..and dress nice. " That would more than likely shock Aiden..Darkmere painting a very romantic picture...for the youth to use, to ask his lady to marry him.

Soon enough dinner would be served Aiden was assured that both Darkmere and Johnathan would keep quiet about his little secret.::

There at the rather massive dinning table they all sat and ejoyed ahot meal and great drinks and converstion.Johnathan would open his home to them, so that Jade could have time to learn all she could from Acles.And also it might give Aiden some time.

Adarons spirit did not stay, he faded from few when the ladies reapeared but he was still near by,he knew that if anyone else saw him here they would know why, and he wanted Aidens little surpise to be that to everyone but he would stay within ears shot if the lad needed him.

:: Hours passed as the two sat there talking of things that had passed. Adaron spoke little of the after life and how it had changed for him. He was more intersted in his son, and how his life was going. Adaron wouldnt ask out right but Aiden knew that he was wondering about Shea.::

::Aiden gazed over to his borth father, so shadowed even now,long after his death so many years ago.:: She fairs well.

:: Adarons dark brows perked and he nodded:: you read people well, was it that obvious?

::Aiden nodded softly:: Yes, it is not that hard to see. But she is well, very full with child.

Yes your sister. I have not looked in on her in some time, I do not think Shea has noticed.

::The winds shifted directions suddenly.::

Yes... I have noticed. :: Shea soft voice floated over tot he two, there she was the wind mage in all her splendor, no sign of weapons on her, though that amde her even more forboding looking. Her hair was up swept away from ehr face, and as had been said she was very round with child. She wore simple clothing, a long off white shirt and more comfy looking black pants, and low flat shoes, no boots for once in some time.:: Hello Adaron...

::He looked at her, speachless, he remembred the days long ago when he had seen her like that, full with child looking all the mroe lovely.:: Shea.. :: he bowed his head as he rose to his feet.:: you look.. well.

::Aiden gazed between the two, and smiled, with his mother here he could ask for her blessing.::

::Sheas ade hues shifted to her son:: you have called and I have come. Victor is on his way as well. So my son :: she walked slowly over and sat int he grass behind Aiden:: why have you called me?

::Adaron sat once more once Shea had seated her self in the grass,he had forgotten how much he liked to look upon her, he had stopped looking in on her once he knew all those months ago that she was happy,safe and well protected.Shea had lost non of her splendor,her beauty was ever lasting.::

Atara, I have called you here to ask you something, but I wsh to wait till both you and Victor are here.

::Adaron shifted a bit,Aiden already had his blessing perhaps it was time to go.::

Do not go on the account that Victor is coming Adaron... ::Sheas jade hues shifted to him:: it has been long since you two spoke last, youve been avoiding it. Avoiding me.

Not on purpose Shea. ::Adaron shifted his hands up through that grey cloak and let his face be shown, the after life had been kind to him, his mortal wounds long gone, he had the slendor of a god.:: I figured it was best not to stick my nose in, or else get it cut off.

:;Shea had to smirk at that.:: Dispite what you may think Adraon you and Victor are much alike.

::Adaron chuckled softly to that:: aye we share a love for you.

Victor was a touch late as he finally showed up. He was running a hand through his hair, before scratching the back of his head. Everyone present gave a wave, as well a a small grin. " Yeah...I know I'm late...Blame fiesty over there. " Said as he pointed right at Shea.


Once reaching the group, he plopped down beside Shea, before looking at who was gathered. His gaze locked onto Adaron. " Yo...nice to finally meet you in person.." Yup, Victor was laid back and a all around goof. He nodded to the man, before resting his elbow on Shea's shoulder then propped his chin into his hand as he looked back to the two lover birds.

He flashed an innocent grin to Aiden and Adaron, before looking down at Shea, with a poke to her round tummy. " So your fault...but that's a story for another time.." A sly cocky smirk to her. He then eyed her a moment.




" What? " A shake of his head before looking back to Aiden, to hear what they were all called here for. He quirked a brow to hearing Aiden now. A few blinks came from him, as he looked from Aiden to Adaron, then to Shea.


" Son...you have our support...All three of us know you are a smart young man. You are smarter than all three of us were at your age. " Granted, Victor didn't kow what Aiden was going to ask...but something told him...to give his support.. Do note he spoke up while running his hand over Shea's tummy. Seems Victor..in a sence..knew what Aiden was about to ask.

" Aiden..you have our blessing. " Victor said softly to his son, with a soft smile. He couldn't think of one reason to say no to that wish of Aiden's. The youth was smart, as well as deeply in love with Mila..With her being deeply in love with him. No one should try and keep them from being happy.

Victor quirked a brow a moment, before watching Shea and Adaron head off to let him and Aiden talk. He shook his head a moment, as he looked back to the youth. He felt honored that Aiden would want to talk to him about this.


" So..kiddo..what's on your mind? " A grin as he already had a feeling one what this would be about. How should he ask Mila to marry him, then again he could be wrong.

" Well...This is the way I asked Shea to marry me.. I got her to talk about it...You know getting her to think on it, before telling her she never knew that it might happen and started to walk off.." He paused a moment...to concider that. " Then again your mom had it in her head it would never happen. Anyways...start walking off..and if she follows. "



He paused just for the heck of it....as well to let Aiden catch one. " Then bam..out of the blue you whip around, drop to a knee in front of her...Asking her to be your wife."

" What ever way you do decide to go..I'm confident Mila will say yes. The most important thing is. That you mean the question and the dedication that getting married means. " He smiled to that, as he looked over his shoulder a moment. He wasn't jealous, as his gaze focused on Shea. " Trust me...You mean that...and she'll love the way you ask her to marry you. "

" It is normal to be nervous. I was nervous before asking your mom, hence why it was a spur of the moment action with me. " He grinned lightly, as he glanced over his shoulder a touch to Shea. " Just don't tell her I said that. You know how women are.." He chuckled and grinned at Aiden.


Once Shea rejoined them, Victor would give her tummy a light poke. " Almost as round as she is tall.." Said in a joking manner, which would probably get Aiden to blink.

::Aiden woke up very early the next day and made Mila breakfast. He had a big day planed for them,lots of romance filled things they could do. Mila quirked her borws at hima few times as he tended to her every need. But aftera while she settled in to the fact he was taking care of her.::

::By the time dinner came around Aiden had gotten the good nes about Dark and Jade.Seems everyone was in the getting engaged mood. He knew surely by now that Kahn had asked Audrey. At dinner he dressed up and was taken back by Mila ina long dress,she was stunning. It was the perfect moment. He slid his fingers in to his jacket pocket and slid that box out. Mila was looking at him, he loved how intense her bright green eyes were focused upon him.::

::When the moment was just right he would propose.As she set ehr wine glass downa nd smiled to him and satrted to speak he moved from his chair box held behind his back and took her hand in his.:: Mila..

::Her eyes looked up to him.He looked so dashing in what he was wearing,then agains he loved him in anything and nothing. But that taliored look fit him so well.:: Yes Aiden?

::He slid slwoly down to one knee:: I love thee, more and more every day. I know were young.But :: he pulled the box out from behind his back and opened it.:: I would be honored if youd one day be my wife. ::they didnt have to gte married tomorrow but one day when they were ready to.::

::Milas eyes took in the ring then shifted to Aiden.:: Oh Aiden...:: she seemed to jump out of the chair and in to his arms.:: Yes..

::He took hold of ehr and fell backwards and smiled as he heard her say yes. He slid the ring on to her finger and kissed her deeply.::