[hr][hr][center][img]https://i.postimg.cc/4xc3Ssbw/70652fd00fd5c07fa0571dfa6f88b2ff.png[/img][img]https://i.postimg.cc/sXD0vfTJ/giphy.gif[/img][/center][hr][hr]	Luna had managed to find herself a set of dry clothes for herself, quietly muttering to herself about whole events that had happened in her own room. She wasn't sure what to think of the Cuyler guy who barged into her room, getting everything in her room drenched in water. Luna wanted to just tell a small number of people about her secret, but instead it was more than she wanted to know. Luna leaned herself up against the wall a little bit running a hand through her hair that was still very wet letting out a slight sigh, waiting to hear what her sister would have to say about the secret she had been keeping for such a long time.

	Amarantha was wet. Soaked really. Luckily, this was nothing she wasn't used to already. At the very least, it was summer and not the middle of winter. Amarantha had watched many in the Young Army freeze to death from a similar fate but used as training or punishment. She shook out her hair after the others had left and braided back her hair expertly. She still looked like a drowned rat but at the very least she was a professional drowned rat. Luna had managed to find herself some clothes and Amarantha took it upon herself to take the former princesses soaking clothes and set them aside to be properly cleaned. She then looked around the bedroom. The entire thing would have to be emptied and dried in order to stave off mold. 

	[color=#006400]"I'm afraid you will have to switch rooms until this mess can be taken care off,"[/color] she told Luna. She stopped and looked at Luna. Amarantha was rather proud of her friend, for telling her family, and well, non-family members of her condition and what was going on. Perhaps with some added knowledge they would be able to save her. She was a bit uncomfortable with outsiders, the Northern Trader, Prince Tristan and Skaoi knowing of her condition though. They were all foreigners, and their kingdoms were vying to bring down this one. All they needed was one loose string to get their hooks around. Prince Myrus was one and now Luna was the other. Queen Valda was already on a thin beam as it was. Amarantha had picked a poor time to try herself to the dying horse, a poor time indeed. 

	Valda nodded simply, looking over at Amarantha. [color=8882be]"Yes, this room is not exactly the best for Luna to stay in at the moment, hopefully though everything can be fixed up and put back to normal rather quickly,"[/color] she said, almost a bit like a machine or something. She was still just trying to remain calm about this entire situation, not even caring about what had occurred with the water going everywhere. Her mind was still trying to process the fact that her sister was crazy, something she still blamed herself for Valda had no idea what to do at the moment, just trying to process everything completely before even trying to do something.

        Luna took a moment as she started to think about what she should even say, as she looked over at Amarantha and nodded slightly though she had a lot of her things in her room she wanted to make sure they were okay. Then she turned to look over at Valda, sighing slightly as she rubbed the back of her neck. [color=cyan]"I shouldn't have kept any of this from you for this long. And i'm sorry for hiding this from you."[/color] Luna said closing her eyes as she tried to relax and calm herself down. [color=cyan]"You have been really busy, and learning to run the kingdom. And with the [b]Sicknesse[/b] going around, seeing the way you are sometimes I didn't want to put anymore on your plate. And if word got out I started to think of the riots again, and may accuse you of doing something to me. That's why I wanted to keep it from you for so long."[/color] Luna said softly.

	Amarantha's eyes were still on Valda after she had spoken, even when Luna had started to speak again. In her opinion, she didn't owe her sister an explanation but, Luna was more considerate than Amarantha would ever be. Her voice was very unlike Valda and although no one would blame her, it set Amarantha on edge. One did not have to be on point all the time and it was only the three of them in here. Myrus was unconscious so he didn't make much of difference. She walked over to the rope that hung by the door and pulled it lightly. 

	[color=#006400]"In my experience, it is best to let your emotion out rather than bottle it up for a later date. You are in relatively safe quarters Your Highness. I say you let your inner demons out before they break free in public."[/color] There was a knock on the door to which Amarantha answered. A servant lay waiting on the other side. 

	[color=#006400]"Tea I believe is in order. Herbal, as quickly as you can,"[/color] Amarantha said before she shut the door. She turned and leaned against the door, looking at Valda expectantly. 

	[color=8882be]"I understand why you kept it to yourself, a lot of people would have in your place... Though accusing me of causing it, I feel like I inadvertently have. Your problems all started because of the Port Witches trying to turn you into one of their own, something that they might not have tried in the first place if it wasn't for me returning to the Castle. All of our problems started because of me being brought to the Castle..."[/color]

        Luna watched as Amarantha moved over towards the door, and called for a servant for some tea and gave her friend a slight smile, before turning her attention back towards her sister and shook her head slightly she was glad that her sister wasn't mad at her. [color=cyan]"It wasn't your fault Valda, it was bound to end up happening to me regardless."[/color] Luna said. [color=cyan]"I lost control of myself in front of Tristan, which was probably the worse thing.."[/color]

	Amarantha felt pity towards the Queen but not much more than thst. True, things had seemed to go downhill since Valda had been in power but a few good things had come from it. 
[color=#006400]"While that may be true, Luna would have been taken at some point. Either as Queen or Princess. The Port Witches wanted her and if not her, perhaps they would have taken the unguarded Prince. Besides, Luna said this runs in the family. It was only a matter of time."[/color] Amarantha winked at Luna when she smiled at her. 

	[color=#006400]"Honestly Luna, you loosing control in front of Tristan was not the worst thing. He will not be missed. Of course, the marriage being called off does present some, security problems."[/color]

	[color=8882be]"...Truthfully I didn't care too much for the Prince either... I was going to see about leaving that choice up to you in the end, but it seems like you already have. His family likely will not be too thrilled. They might believe that we are allied with the Eastern Snowplains, though I personally would prefer us to stay out of that war in the long run... We need to be prepared in case we do end up having to fight one of those two countries... Everything is a little messed up, not like we can do anything about it though. That's just the way things are, we can't change that. No matter how much we might want to."[/color]

        Luna looked towards Amarantha and smiled slightly towards and nodded slightly, she had only known Tristan for a few days she needed to work more on herself and her family right now. [color=cyan]"Word may get out and he may tell his family why, i'd rather have word not spread about my mental condition."[/color] Luna said, as she looked at her sister nodding slightly maybe being neutral would be the best. [color=cyan]"I'm not to fond of the Eastern Snowplains, since the late princess accused you of killing their queen after all."[/color]

	Amarantha slipped out one of her daggers and placed the point against her finger and twirled it around. War was inevitable. No matter who they chose to marry Luna off to. They would be better off trying to organize some sort of trade agreement. She watched Luna as she spoke of wanting to keep her illness from the other kingdoms. She smiled to herself as she watched it spin. The idea of making sure Tristan didn't spread nasty rumors about her Princess tickled her. 
	
	[color=#006400]"I would be happy to speak with the Prince to make sure that he doesn't spread any nasty rumors,"[/color] Amarantha offered. 

	[color=8882be]"I do ask if you do talk to him Amarantha, preferably it would not involve threatening him too much? After all, that could make things even worse in the long run. The Castle clearly being known for threatening the Prince from the Land of Long Nights, not the best idea don't you think? I hope he doesn't get it in his head to spread rumors around everywhere... If Luna doesn't want too many other to know about her issues, than I say let's try to keep it quiet until she wants to tell others. It is her choice. And I agree Luna, I don't care too much for the Eastern Snowplains royalty either..."[/color]

       Luna shook her head slightly towards Amarantha and Valda. [color=cyan]"I'll talk to him, I should be the one to anyway. But some company would be nice though, i'd rather he not feel threatened. Just give him a warning or something?"[/color] Luna asked.

	Amarantha grinned but shifted off the door and ran her finger along the edge of her knife, checking the sharpness before she slipped the dagger away again, hiding it somewhere on her person. 

	[color=#006400]"I'll only threaten him a little,"[/color] she loosely promised. [color=#006400]"I will be in the room with you then while you speak to him, being as quite as a mouse."[/color] She turned and looked over at the Queen. [color=#006400]"While Lyra is, dismissed, you will need a change of guard. For the purposes of today though I will keep Titan on Luna and watch you myself Your Highness. I would also like to assess your combat skills. [b]Magyk[/b] of course, is still very present and useful but people may attempt to harm you in other means while you are at a, disadvantage. I will also assign one of my top guards, Lennox, to Prince Myrus's side. He is of noble birth himself. I believe they will share a kind of, companionship that will better the Prince's mindset."[/color]

	Valda let out a bit of a sigh. She wasn't too fond of the idea of learning how to fight using conventional methods. She was perfectly fine with the idea of Myrus getting a guard, he needed one, and if he had someone with him at all times, she'd worry slightly less about him. [color=8882be]"Alright, set up a guard for Myrus, that would definitely be appreciated... Though I do not care too much for the idea of me learning any fighting skills really, that sort of thing seems more like a hassle than anything... No offense to you or anything, but I'd prefer not to..."[/color]

        Luna listened to Amarantha and liked her suggestions, Myrus needed someone to watch over him currently. [color=cyan]"Thank you."[/color] Luna said softly then looked over towards Valda for a moment, she did worry about her. [color=cyan]"I have been taking lessons from Amarantha Valda, I do think it is a good idea. With the [b]Sicknesse[/b] going around, your condition might worsen, so it might be a good idea to rely less on [b]Magyk[/b] for the time being until the Sicknesse is gone."[/color] Luna suggested.

	Amarantha's expression fell a little flat for a moment when Valda mentioned the training was a hassle. She looked over at Luna when she jumped on the idea and hoped to persuade her sister. The Deputy Hunter shifted and looked into Valda's eyes. 

	[color=#006400]"Forgive me, I know you have faced a lot of, resistance and those who disagree with you but you did place me in this position for a reason Your Highness. If you are not immediately fond of the idea, then would you consider coming to watch one of Princess Luna's and my training sessions. Just to see what it is Your Highness. I have trust in my guard in order to put their lives on the line for their Queen but my mind would be slightly more at ease if you knew some type of combat training. You never know these days."[/color]

	[color=8882be]"Look, I don't need combat training, no offense to you, but I do perfectly fine on my own... What are the odds I'd ever use it anyway? I mean really, with people constantly bugging me and I can't really be alone for two seconds I doubt I have anything to worry about."[/color]

        Luna stared at her sister for a moment, she was certainly being stubborn but she was the queen after all and it was her choice as well. [color=cyan]"Could you at least consider it for me Valda?"[/color] Luna asked her. [color=cyan]"I know you have a lot on your plate, but it would make me feel a lot better though. And if you use [b]Magyk[/b] right now, your condition might worsen. And my mental state I would never be fit to rule, and if something happens to you now I would be the next in line."[/color]

	Amarantha fought a sigh of exasperation. She hid it with a low bow to her Queen and nodded. Luna stepped in with another bit of information that might help sway the Queen a bit and she smiled at her Princess and friend. She was learning a thing or two that girl and although she was saying this with love and compassion, Amarantha couldn't help but feel there was a little bit of her influence in that statement as well. 

	[color=#006400]"If that is your wish, than I will respect it. Of course, if you change your mind at any point, do let me know. I will continue training with Princess Luna but when we are not training, I will be your personal guard from now on."[/color] It wasn't that Amarantha didn't trust the others under her employ it was just, if you wanted a job done right, do it yourself. 

	[color=#006400]"Princess Luna, now that your family, as well as a few unwanted extras, know of your predicament. I say we delve into the research a bit more and see what is the cause of this. Certainly it is involved around a certain amount of mental stress. If not emotional and physical as well. How would you feel about keeping a journal? Documenting every time the voice speaks to you or you feel a increase in stress? I am sure the [b]ExtraOrdinary[/b] Wizard has some sort of charm that can keep that journal from being opened by anyone other than you and whom you deem trusted enough to read its contents."[/color] 

	[color=8882be]"I have made up my mind, I do not wish to learn any combat skills, it is a bit of a hassle to me, and I would not have too much time for it, you know that... And perhaps keeping a journal or something of the sort would be a good thing for you Luna... It might help you..."[/color]

         Luna listened to Amarantha's suggestion, and started to think about it, it wasn't a bad idea at all she could do it when she didn't have any of her duties to perform throughout the day. [color=cyan]"I haven't thought about it, i'll start doing that now."[/color] Luna said, giving her friend a slight smile, she gave her sister a nod she didn't want to force her to do something she didn't want to do. [color=cyan]"Thank you for listening to me as well."[/color]

	Amarantha smiled at her friend, pleased that she agreed with her in thinking it would be a good idea. Amarantha's release tended to be fighting or, acting like a complete child when it rained. There was nothing like the rain when it came to calming or improving the Deputy Hunter's mood. She looked at both Queen and Princess. 

	[color=#006400]"In that case, I say we get started on having your things transferred to a dryer room Princess Luna. There is still a wedding to be had."[/color] There was a knock and Amarantha turned to open the door. Their tea had finally arrived. Before the servant left however, Amarantha made her take a sip from each tea cup after they had been filled. One could never be to careful in light of recent events. The reaction wasn't quite what she expected. Amarantha merely took a half turn back at the servant spat out the tea. She shuddered and commented on the horrid taste of it. Amarantha sniffed the cup but found nothing wrong with it. It was simply poorly made. 

	[color=#006400]"And some fresh tea as well. Or perhaps hot coco this time. I read somewhere chocolate helps with most anything,"[/color] she said with a smile at her friend.