The Kingdom of Narada

The large kingdom sits adjacent to the towering Veaunie Mountains. It is the second most
powerful Light Kingdom in the world at this time, though it ranks number 1 in defense and
Offensive fighting in War. 
The Kingdom is currently ruled by Queen Kanade, who has fallen Ill. Her son, Prince Alyen,
has returned to take her place while the elders decide how to react to this sudden threat
of stability. Alyen however cannot stay, he is fated to Wed the Princess of Ghidora, and
must fulfill that duty.
The streets are quite busy, though everyone seems to have a tired yet determined look on
their face. The guards seem quite menecing, always alert and ready for anything that the
cruel world may throw at them.

Current, and temporary Arionna-
Name: Ellie

The trip had been short lived, though exausting all the same. Alyens' horse galloped
towards the castle, the Kingdoms' gaurds already forming outside of the gates, and raising
to swords in respect. Alyen raised his hand, causing the men to shout with their booming
voices in excitement. The gates parted, and Alyen raced through, his Knight following
behind him.

Current, and temporary Arionna-
Name: Ellie

"ALYEEEN DARLING!" The womanly voice send chills down Alyens spine. He gritted his teeth
as a woman with long, flowing auburn hair, and dark green eyes threw her arms around him,
squeezing tightly, making his face go red.
"YOUR LOVING MUMMY HAS MISSED YOU SO MUCH!" Alyen shoved his mother off of him, brushing
off his clothes.
"I didn't come here for you woman!" He growled, turning away and approching the large
double doors that would lead to the grand Narada throne room. His heart skipped a beat
just thinking about it. Large golden arcs decorating the ceiling, the floor a polished
brown marble. The actual throne, made from copper and silver, he would sit with the jewled
crown on his head. 
"Oh dear I know! I know all too well of the troubles you must be facing!" She crooned,
hooking her thin arm in his, and guiding him into the room. Alyen shrugged her off,
approching the throne and turning, feeling powerful, and at home.
This woman was the one thing that didn't belong.
"Get out of my sight. I don't want your pity. Aren't you sick? Go lie down before you kill
yourself." He waved her away, missing the spark in the womans eye as she bowed low and
smiled sweetly.
"Of course my beloved son! You're always worrying about me dear! I'll head back to bed
this instant..." She turned.
"As his majesty requests." And left the room, Leaving ALyen to sit on his throne with a
heavy sigh.
I'm home.... I'm home father.... no dark beings to fear, no threats, no pestering
woman...
He smiled dispite himself.

Current, and temporary Arionna-
Name: Ellie

"Ow!"
Adrien cried out. She opened her eyes to find herself laying on moss ridden and muddy
ground. 
Disgusting.
Standing up she tried to wipe away the mud and dirt from her clothes but it was futile. 
Great. Just perfect.
Sighing she looked about her at her surroundings. She seemed to be in a forest of some
kind with tall looming trees and a bright blue sky overhead. The sounds of animals could
be heard all around her. 
Where the hell am I?
Turning in a full 360 degrees she saw a great white wall in the distance. Squinting her
eyes to get a clearer view she could see tall buildings poking up from behind it. 
A kingdom!
Without further ado she ran full speed towards the great white wall. 

~Two hours later~

Adrien looked up at the large wall that stood probably 50 feet above her. She has been
walking along this wall looking for an entrance but to no prevail. She was about to give
up when she heard a metallic clink and creeks up ahead. It was the sound of a gate. 
Finally!
Using the last bit of energy she had she ran forward with all her might until she finally
reached it. A black and elaborately decorated fence stood open while a wagon cart pulled
by two donkeys passed through. 
Here goes nothing...
She took a deep breath in and sauntered forward.
"Excuse me, what business do you have here in Narada?"
A guard's arm shot in front of Adrien causing her to bump into it and fall on her butt.
Looking up she glared at the guard fiercly. 
"And what kind of guard are you to push down a well respected lasy?" She chastised. The
guard lowered his arm and raised his eyebrows. 
"And who might you be, Miss Well Respected Lady?"
After brusing herself off Adrien stood to her feet and placed her hands on her hips. 
"That is my business and I do not have to tell you. I'm not just going to go all about
telling random strangers who I am! I could get targeted and kidnapped! Right now a demon
could be in those bushes waiting for me to tell you my name and once I do I'll basically
be dead. And it will be your fault!"
The guards expression faltered. 
"Uh, m'lady. I just need your name-"
"My name? My identity!? How do I know you aren't some demon pretending to be a guard and
you're just waiting for me to lower my defenses and kill me? How would you like it if I
reported you to the authorites?!"
"Ma'am all I asked for was your name-"
"There you go again! My name! I tell you I will have my father come down here in days and
tell him of the service this Narada Kingdom has. You have just cost Narada an ally." 
She turned to walk away before the guard called out to her.
"Ma'am! I'm sorry! You can go on ahead in! Please forgive me and don't call your father! I
could lose my job! I have three kids!"
Adrien felt a smirk tug at her lips. Turning around she gave a smile to the guard while
she walked passed him. 
"You are a smart man."
The guard nodded after her. As soon as she was out of earshot the guard turned to a
messenger boy who has been standing behind him all day with a serious face. 
"Go to the Queen and deliver a message. An unknown visitor has entered the kingdom and is
suspected to be Royal. Go! At once!"
The messenger nodded and ran towards the castle.

~~ORION'S GANG~~

Alyen sagged on his throne, all around him tall skinny men, arguing feircly. 
"HEY!" They all silenced at his voice, their heads turning to him.
"Keep calm. I'm not leaving Narada anytime soon. An heir is not required at this time. If
all else fails, when I do leave, I'll have a trusted Officer be in charge of the kingdoms
defensive needs. I CAN rule from afar." The men looked at him with critical stares, but
after a few moments they all broke out into nodds.
Alyen rubbed his eyes and stood, stretching.
"Well gentlemen, it had been a pleasure, but I must retire to my room." He walked on,
forcing the men to split down the middle. They all bowed low, turning away and returning
to their relentless arguing.
Just as he exited the throne room, a guard approched, bowing, and handing him a rolled up
letter. Alyen dismissed him with a nodd, and took the note, opening it quickly.

A royal?
He raised his eyebrows and closed the note, running a hand through his hair.
Why now?! I just got here dammit! And now I have to entertain some unknown royal?
Dammit... can't I just go to sleep?! He sighed, and headed back toward the throne room
to warn the servents.

Current, and temporary Arionna-
Name: Ellie

Adrien walked through the streets looking all about her. Those who walked passed her gave
her a wary glance before continueing on their way. 
It seems so tense around here. She thought meekly.
She was about to turn on a street when a horde of guards came up and approached her. One
man stepped forward and bowed low.
"Greetings, M'lady, and welcome to the Kingdom of Narada. Home of Queen Kanade and her son
Prince Alyen." 
Adrien raised her eyebrows.
"That's all fine and dandy but I don't know why that concerns-"
"Prince Alyen requests your prescence at the Royal Palace."
Who in the world does he think he is? Requesting? Hah! More like demanding.
Adrien stuck her nose in the air and scoffed.
"I refuse. I do not wish to see him. Plus I am not fitted in the appropiate attire."
The guards looked at eachother uneasily. 
"We shall buy you proper clothing. A Royal should never be dressed in such rags." 
Royal? What-?
Then it clicked. 
I guess that stupid guard thought I was Royalty. Nice going Adrien.
The man held out his arm and smiled down at Adrien. 
"Come along, your highness. The Royal Steamtress lives just down the streets. Then we
shall go to the Palace."
Without any choice Adrien took his arm and followed him down the street.
"Excuse me but what Kingdom is this?"
The guard let out a laugh.
"Why, the Kingdom of Narada, of course! The number 1 Light Kingdom from all around! All
hail Narada!!"
Light Kingdom? Oh shit.

~~ORION'S GANG~~

Alyen sat at the large dineing table filled with food of all sorts with a glum face. His
mother, sitting directly across. She smiled sweetly at him.
"What's wrong darling? Aren't you hungrey? It won't be polite for you to ignore the food
in front of our guest once they get here!" She scolded, shaking her finger. Alyen rolled
his eyes and rested his chin in his hands.
Why today... why not tomorrow? He yawned, a bitter look planted on his face.

A guard entered the room, announcing the arrival of the royal. Alyen stood from his chair,
gesturing to the guard.
"What's their name?" He asked simply. The gaurd shook his head.
"She refused to tell anyone My lord." Alyen stood, dumbfounded.
So it's another bitch... who won't even tell us her name? Oh joy. My life is
complete.

Current, and temporary Arionna-
Name: Ellie

"Come on M'lady! You don't want to keep their Royal Highnesses waiting!"
The bubbly maid held Adrien by the arm and was dragging her through the halls of the large
palace. 
"It's... hard. I can't really... breathe." Adrien sputtered. 
The maid just laughed.
"That's the corset, my dear. Don't you wear those back home?"
Adrien just huffed and puffed.
"S-Sure." 
Finally the maid had stopped which gave Adrien a few seconds to catch her breath. Or at
least try to. Adrien leaned against the wall breathing deeply.
"You look stunning! It's amazing! I never met someone as beautiful as you!" The maid
babbled.
Give me a break. Adrien thought. Although, she did have to admit the dress was
beautiful. 
As soon as the guards left Adrien in the steamtress's shop she took one look at Adrien and
smiled. 
"I have the perfect dress for you." She squealed. Then she spent the next hour putting it
on. 
Looking down at herself Adrien admired the dress for what felt like the hundredth time. It
was a deep and rich purple with silver trimmings. A silver sash was tied around her skinny
waist and the dress fell down elegantly around her feet. The top of the dress was tight
and clung to Adrien's body making her curves and chest more pronounced. When she had
looked in the mirror she could barely recgonize herself. Her hair was brought up to a
half-up-half-down hair do with her bangs hanging down around her face. Her bright eyes
shone under her long dark lashes. It seemed as if her skin sparkled as if made by
diamonds. 
So this is how Light Beings dress.
A mirror hung on the wall by the double doors she was about to enter. Stepping over she
looked within one last time. She looked at her reflection, at the girl she did not
recgonize. The eyes that stared back reminded her of someone dear. 
Hail.
The more she looked in the mirror the more she could see that Hail and her did look alot
alike. She smiled. 
"You ready, miss?"
Taking in a deep breath Adrien turned to the maid and nodded. 
"Yes. Let's." 
The maid nodded and pushed open the double doors motioning for Adrien to enter.

~~ORION'S GANG~~

"Speak of devil! She's arrived!" The Queen clapped her hands and rose from her chair.
Alyen realized for the first time that she was wearing a long full, bright cheery red
gown. It contrasted to her hair color, and brought out the green in her eyes. Alyen sighed
dramatically.
Mother.. no matter how old you get you'll always be so deceivingly beautiful. 
Kanade approched the royal that Alyen refused to look at, cooing and going on about some
pretty dress or whatnot.

"My dear, you look absolutly stunning! Please, sit and enjoy yourself!" She took the
strange girls hand and led her to the plush chair next to her own. The Queen eyed Alyen
out of the corner of her eye.
"This dear is my son Alyen. Don't be fooled by the scowl now, he's quite charming!" Alyen
finally looked up, glaring daggers at his mother before finally looking at the Royal.
His breath caught in his throat.
Beautiful... absolutly beautiful... He shook his head, rising from his chair and
forcing himself to look away from the beautiful woman.
"Welcome to Narada My Lady." He forced himself to smile charmingly, a smile he hadn't been
able to use in a while since arriving in Ghidora.
"Won't you tell us your name?"

Current, and temporary Arionna-
Name: Ellie

Adrien felt herself blush as the Queen fussed over her appearance. She mumbled a 'thank
you' here and there. As she was led to her seat Adrien kept her gaze to the floor avoiding
eye contact. 
What if I get caught? What if they find out the truth about me? What if they already
know? What if-"
She was barely listening to the Queen when she heard a more lower and silky smooth voice
ring out causing her to look up. What she saw made her cheeks flush even redder. The Light
Being now smiling at her was one of the most handsome she has seen. Although, upon closer
inspection, she could almost make out dark purple bags under his eyes. Once she realized
she was staring she shook her head slightly and forced a smile. 
"Won't you tell us your name?" 
Shit. What do I say? Do I tell them my real name?
A memory started to push it's way forward in her head. A memory of just her and Hail. It
was when they were much younger and playing Prince and Princess. It was Adrien's favorite
game. 
"What is your name, your highness?" A young Hail had spoken in a proper tone. 
"Uh," Adrien stammered. "Ayla! Ayla Nixenlick!" She blurted. Hail just looked up at her
with a raised eyebrow. 
"Ayla? That's an ugly name." He said simply. Adrien crossed her arms stubbornly.
"Well I like it so deal with it!" She cried. Hail just laughed. 
"I like Adrien better." Adrien scoffed.
"But that's my real name and I'm not no princess." 
Hail stood up and smiled down at her. 
"To me, you are." 

Adrien pulled herself out of the memory before the tears could start falling and ruin her
make-up. She looked at Alyen who was still waiting for an answer. 
"Adrien." She paused. "Adrien Hesperus." 
That's who I am and I'm not going to pretend to be anyone else. Thank you Hail.
She smirked at Alyen and cocked her head slightly. 
"Have a problem with it?"

~~ORION'S GANG~~

Alyens smile faultered a bit.
Hesperus.... where have I heard that name from before..? He regained his composure
in the blink of an eye.
"Of course not, why would I Lady Adrien? It's quite a beautiful name." 
Alyen inernally winced. 
Geeze, all that time away dulled my skills. Too much.. play it casual, and friendly
He opened his mouth to speak, but his mother butted in.
"Quite! My name is Kanade dear, now where exactly are you from?" She tilted her heand and
clasped her fingers together. Alyen rolled his eyes, returning to his seat and fixing his
gaze on the floor.
I've never seen a more beauiful woman. Arionna has her innocent looks, but this girl..
her beauty is absolutly stunning... but who on earth is she? And where have I heard that
damn name before?!

Current, and temporary Arionna-
Name: Ellie

Adrien allowed the servant to pull out her chair and push her in closer to the table. She
looked over at Queen Kanade and smiled. 
"Oh, it's a small Kingdom." She paused putting on a melancholy expression. "It was
attacked by Dark Beings and was destroyed. We were caught off guard. I travelled for
months until I stumbled here." Looking down at the table she sighed. "I lost my brother,
Hail. I don't know where he could be. I don't even know if he's still alive." 
She looked up in the Queen's eyes and made her own eyes brim with tears. 
"I've lost everything. I have nowhere to go now." 
This is easier then I thought. I guess all those years playing with Hail really paid
off.

~~ORION'S GANG~~

Alyen choked on his drink, coughing and sputtering.
HAIL. Hail Hesperus... Is this for real?! The memory of Hail telling him about his
sister flashed into his mind. He ran a hand through his hair, excusing himself before he
made a fool of himself.
This woman... Hail did mention being a King... but he was most definetly NOT a light.
So this girl.. He glanced over his shoulder, before exiting the room.
That girl is no damn light being!
~
Kanade glared as Orion left the room, rolling her eyes and planting a sweet smile back
onto her face.
"OH my dear..! That's absolutly aweful! How tragic!" She hurried over and wrapped her pale
arms around the girl in a tight hug.
"Don't you worry one bit! You can stay with us! Isn't that wonderful!" She pulled back and
placed a big wet kiss both of Adriens cheeks.
"Life isn't all bad is it?"

Current, and temporary Arionna-
Name: Ellie

Adrien fought the fighting urge to shove the sickly woman off of her. She cringed as she
felt the saliva from the kisses run down her cheeks. 
Hold in there, Adrien. It'll be over.
Finally the woman pulled away and when she wasn't looking Adrien sneakily wiped away the
dripping saliva from her face. Turning back to the Queen she forced a smile. 
"Thank you, for your hospitality but I couldn't impose on you and your kingdom like that."

Suddenly the image of Alyen came into her mind. 
He just stormed off as if he had something better to do. What a spoiled brat! I may not
be a Light but I am a lady! 
Turning in her seat she looked at the doors Alyen had exited from. 
What's wrong with him?

~~ORION'S GANG~~

Kanade waved her hand in a dissmissing gesture.
"Oh, pish posh! It would be a pleasure to house you in your time of need!" She followed
the girls eyes with her own, eyeing the doors her hot tempered son had just exited
through. 
"Don't mind him darling, he's a bit of a groutch. Probably gone off to sulk someplace. But
who needs him! Hurry and eat up, you must be starving..!" She patted the girls head
before standing and brushing off her dress as if toutching the girl had dirtied it. 
"Now, if you'll excuse me pumpkin, I'm going to find a servant to prepare our best room
for you! You'll have a soft warm bed to sleep in soon, in no time at all!" With those
words she blew a Adrien a kiss and pranced out of the room.
~

Alyen stormed into his study, pacing and cursing like a madman before slumping down in a
rough chair near a large window. A place he often went to think in times like these.
Feeling a pang in his chest, he realized just how much he'd missed it. Missed his home in
general.
But now is not the time for mushy reminiscing. Something fishy is going on here, and I
need to find out just what it is... I suppose I could warn mother and confront the
thing... or I could play along with its' little game until I have the upper hand. After
all, after seeing that bastard, Orions' power... I'd better be careful. For all I know the
woman could snap me like a toothpick... besides if I told mother she'd have the being
beheaded immediately.. and I want answers damn it!
He rubbed his eyes, sitting up and resting his chin in his palms. 
Than it's decided. I'll play dumb for now, perhaps charm the girl when I can...just enough
until I figure out how to overpower these things... or she confesses. Yes... that's it..!"
He smiled, an idea worming its' way into his mind.
"I'll woo the girl, than get her to tell me everything..!" He smiled smugly.
"I'll have the power yet! I just need to watch my footing, else I end up getting smashed
into another wall... or worse."

Current, and temporary Arionna-
Name: Ellie