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England/GMT time
If you have an questions or ideas please feel free to get in touch! I also work full time so sometimes my responses can be sporadic.
If I'm not on here writing I will most certainly be playing video games or sucked into a new world reading.
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We fear that which we cannot see...
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A little bit about me! I love to write in my spare time as well as play video games. I love using fandoms and original plots so don’t be afraid to ask if you don’t see anything you like! I’m a female in early 30's and prefer writing with those 18+. I prefer fade to black if things progress with characters, this could change later on depending how comfortable I feel. On another note, I don’t mind playing the male however I do prefer playing female characters and in most cases I would love to double when it comes to fandoms so we both get to enjoy it. I'm happy to do MxF and I'd be willing to try FxF/MxM, however it's not something I have done before, and I do not mind on post length as long as you give me something to work with and it's not a one liner.
Please PM me to discuss any plots you may be interested in!
I’m also open to hearing any plots you may want to suggest, I’m looking for a few new partners to write with.
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Protective Detail
The biggest privately run corporation in the region headed by one of the most famous families in the nation; this business has some bad rumours going around about it - that on the inside it's harsh, that this place might be ran almost like a crime syndicate once you get above the general pencil pushers at the bottom. Still, nobody really knows what goes on at the top, not unless they are already part of the top, and by then it's a bit too late to do anything about it; only the most loyal workers are up there, willing to do anything to make the boss and his family happy.
The boss of this company has three children, all of them had a chance to take over when he passed. Everyone was under the assumption that it would go to the eldest child; he already had a job at the company, his face was everywhere. He was liked by many, and - more importantly - he was great at what he did acting as the public face for the company and acting as PR. Still, when asked the boss said that he favoured the youngest, his daughter, MC - still in high school. The youngest wasn't seen or heard of much, some didn't even know the boss had a third child.
When that was declared, the oldest got angry; he sent out a hit on his own sibling. After the first attack, where MC almost died, the boss made a decision to set her up with a bodyguard, YC. The bodyguard already attended the child's school, didn't have the best reputation so to speak, but was very much able to protect someone, and was the child of one of the most loyal members of the company.
The first day of the protective detail assignment is where we will start.
Note: This is a plot someone else had that I did with them a while back, but they unfortunately went on an indefinite hiatus. I really like the character I was playing and the setting, so I'm borrowing it. We can make it our own, right? There's definitely some details to discuss before the RP gets underway anyway.
This is MxF only, looking for someone to play the bodyguard.
This may get dark, potentially involve torture, and definitely involve violence.
I'd prefer the pair not exactly get along together - and definitely prefer Character Sheets for this considering the pair will have been going to high school together for at least a little bit. I will share my format with you if you are interested.
Tudors
Promised to one another Muse A and Muse B had been an arranged marriage since they were young. Uniting two lands they were the power couple, having known each other since childhood no one questioned their love for one another. What happens when you can't produce an heir for the country? Muse A hasn't been able to produce an heir struggling to conceive the pressure of running their country on top of assassination attempts with no lineage to follow they must try to work together. Muse B however has other plans and one of them involves a mistress.
Amnesia:
Muse A is the Princess of her country, one that has been at war with their neighbouring country both trying desperately to win. Muse B is the Prince of his country, heir to his throne and as his father is quite ill, he will be King imminently. Both are on the front lines doing what they can for their country until Muse A is struck whilst trying to sneak into enemy lines, the enemy country mistaking her for a wild deer. Muse A collapses in unspeakable pain, head hitting against a rock knocking her out and causing memory loss. Muse B finds her, she is dressed in normal clothing and as Muse B has not seen what the Princess looks like he now has a choice, what does he do with this woman?
Revenge:
Muse A is the daughter or a well-known Pirate hunting Captain, the Captain in question has spent most of his life seeking out Muse B a well-known Pirate. The Captain even went as far to kill Muse B’s previous love and the Captain will do at nothing to bring this Pirate to justice. The Captain is obsessed with Muse B. In retaliation Muse B kidnaps the Captains daughter, intention to hurt maybe even kill her or blackmail the Captain, Muse A will be his leverage for a better life.
Who are the heroes?
Wait? Was that a villain who just became a hero? This would be an enemies to lovers sequence with a bit of role reversal thrown into the mix. Musa A is a hero, they’ve trained all their life to protect their town from dangers (depending on if we go fantasy/modern day we can edit what the dangers would be.) Muse B is a villain, they’ve grown cold to the ways of the world with little praise and having everything snatched from them and decided to finally take what they wanted in life. Muse A starts to resent the sacrifices they have had to make as a hero and starts to appreciate Muse B.
Famous isn’t everything:
Muse A is the lead singer of a world-famous band, but it wasn’t always like that. The band itself started out small with a few loyal followers, they used to do small time gigs wherever would hire them for the night. Over time they grew big and now tour the world living life as a rockstar and selling out big time shows. Muse B can either be an original fan, or someone that used to help out at gigs getting them ready. Admiring Muse A from afar wondering just what it would be like in their shoes. One drunken night fling changes everything.
Guilt or pity?:
Muse A is quite unwell, they suffer from an illness and as a last wish they wanted to see Muse B who is famous. Due to giving up on all hope Muse A is getting worse because they see no point in living, once Muse B visits it perks them up a little. They discuss things and Muse B makes regular visits because they feel obligated too at first, but things could go from there.
Another variant would be Muse B the famous person is the cause for a huge car crash injuring Muse A quite badly. Muse B sends flowers and an apology to appease their social media status but makes a visit to Muse A and see’s the damage they’ve caused. Perhaps even Muse A is now paralyzed, and Muse B feels like the owe Muse A something and tries to help. At first it came from a selfish place, but they slowly realise how they are starting to care.
I’ll steal more than just your heart:
Muse A is a world-class thief, for years they have invaded getting caught and each crime only gets bigger. Muse B is a lead investigator trying to unravel the case, but every time there is a crime committed by Muse A a note is left just for Muse B.
Werewolves:
Please find the link to the kind of setting I want to build with this.
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~Fandoms~
I am really interested in doing something from Bleach, so please let me know if you are interested. Final Fantasy is always something I'd love to write from too!
I have popped the fandoms under a hider only because I have so many! I also have ideas for most of them listed and I'm happy to play both canon and OC and can double up!
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I can definitely fit one more cheeky rp in! Bump~
Bump~
Bump~
“No need to apologise.” Harry shrugged as he watched Iris from the corner of his eye, noting the uncomfortable body language and he was certain that it was not just because he was here. In her shoes he’d feel uncomfortable surrounded by people that clearly did not like her, or trust her and to top it all off there was another woman that the King had been attempting to start seeing. Regardless on his own thoughts and feelings of the girl, he wasn’t about to make her feel uncomfortable especially whilst they were staying in such a small space.
“Right... no of course.” Iris mumbled unsure on how to act around all these people, as much as she knew Cas had to talk to Raine there was a little bit of regret knowing he wasn’t here by her side. It was hard when she felt like everyone in this small space hated her, except for Cas and well Harry seemed to be okay with her. Lost in her own thoughts she didn’t notice by now Cas had returned, not until Harry addressed him.
“Your highness.” Harry greeted, bowing in respect to the King who had returned to them, not forgetting his place. “I’ve come bearing goods news, it shouldn’t be too much longer before you can return to the palace...” Hesitating for a moment as he cast a side glance between Iris and Caspian before he finished his sentence. “I’ll give you a full report later.” As much as that was the reason he was here, he had a sense that right now the King did not want to sit through a full report at this moment in time. Nodding to them both respectfully before he moved off to locate Jacob to update him on the progress with the palace, seeing as he was head of security.
“Hey.” Offering a smile to Cas as he returned, feeling a bit less pressure having him at her side. As much as it didn’t change thoughts and opinions of those around, she doubted any of them would voice it so openly with Cas here, well she hoped that would be the case. “I’m sorry, that must have been a difficult conversation to have.” At least the conversation had happened, but it didn’t make it any easier of course. It didn’t fill her with much confidence on that Raine was alright, she doubted it was that simple but she could only hope there was no bad blood between them.
“Oh! I... no.” Sighing as she saw the frown from him as she stumbled over her own words trying to explain that she hadn’t eaten. “Sorry! I promise it’s not like the hotel... I just.” Biting the bottom of her lip as she glanced around the room, she was just hesitant to help herself to anything, fearing the judgement she would receive from those around. “I didn’t feel it was right to just help myself, I know you said I was your guest. I will eat, I guess I feel a little uncomfortable at the moment.” Vowing to herself Iris wanted to try and be a bit more honest with him, she wasn’t going to avoid eating or spiral like she did in the hotel. Hopefully Cas would understand that the bunker felt quite hostile, full of tension and she didn’t want to make anything worse by just helping herself to their supplies.
“Right... no of course.” Iris mumbled unsure on how to act around all these people, as much as she knew Cas had to talk to Raine there was a little bit of regret knowing he wasn’t here by her side. It was hard when she felt like everyone in this small space hated her, except for Cas and well Harry seemed to be okay with her. Lost in her own thoughts she didn’t notice by now Cas had returned, not until Harry addressed him.
“Your highness.” Harry greeted, bowing in respect to the King who had returned to them, not forgetting his place. “I’ve come bearing goods news, it shouldn’t be too much longer before you can return to the palace...” Hesitating for a moment as he cast a side glance between Iris and Caspian before he finished his sentence. “I’ll give you a full report later.” As much as that was the reason he was here, he had a sense that right now the King did not want to sit through a full report at this moment in time. Nodding to them both respectfully before he moved off to locate Jacob to update him on the progress with the palace, seeing as he was head of security.
“Hey.” Offering a smile to Cas as he returned, feeling a bit less pressure having him at her side. As much as it didn’t change thoughts and opinions of those around, she doubted any of them would voice it so openly with Cas here, well she hoped that would be the case. “I’m sorry, that must have been a difficult conversation to have.” At least the conversation had happened, but it didn’t make it any easier of course. It didn’t fill her with much confidence on that Raine was alright, she doubted it was that simple but she could only hope there was no bad blood between them.
“Oh! I... no.” Sighing as she saw the frown from him as she stumbled over her own words trying to explain that she hadn’t eaten. “Sorry! I promise it’s not like the hotel... I just.” Biting the bottom of her lip as she glanced around the room, she was just hesitant to help herself to anything, fearing the judgement she would receive from those around. “I didn’t feel it was right to just help myself, I know you said I was your guest. I will eat, I guess I feel a little uncomfortable at the moment.” Vowing to herself Iris wanted to try and be a bit more honest with him, she wasn’t going to avoid eating or spiral like she did in the hotel. Hopefully Cas would understand that the bunker felt quite hostile, full of tension and she didn’t want to make anything worse by just helping herself to their supplies.
No worries, apologies for the little delay in getting my response out!
I love the new character art you found! He could certainly strike fear in those around him for sure.
Hope you have been well?
I love the new character art you found! He could certainly strike fear in those around him for sure.
Hope you have been well?
The journey had been tedious, an absolute bore as Yue had to listen to her sister babble on about how great of an opportunity this would be for her. Talking as if she had already won, gushing over the idea of status and the finer things in life once more. How she would single handedly bring back their family name from ruin, that she would be its saviour. It irked her, how she had forgotten the very man she was so desperate to get her claws into had been the cause of their parents' demise. This Emperor had stripped all their titles, killed their parents and all she could think about was living the high life once more. They had been lucky that they had not been killed by association with how brutal he was rumoured to be.
Mei seemingly didn’t notice her sour mood, she continued to talk on and on even though Yue had tuned it out. Looking out at the scenery as they made their way to the city. Growing up with her sister she was used to how self-absorbed she could be, Mei was constantly in her own little world and whilst she never intended to be malicious, she wasn’t always aware of the back handed compliments she would give. It would certainly get her into trouble in the city if she wasn’t careful.
Not that it should be something she should worry about, Yue was there for a different purpose and she couldn’t babysit her sister on top of the most daring plan that would get her killed in a heartbeat if she wasn’t careful. Mei was older, she should have more sense to be careful and it was clear her sister only cared for one thing and had her own mission in mind. It didn’t mean Yue wouldn’t keep an eye, despite the jealousy and rivalry between them growing up she was still her family. Although she wouldn’t admit it, or voice it out loud she had a deep-seated worry about getting caught and her sister also suffering with the crossfire.
Despite the droning on of her sister, the anxiety that bubbled away as she thought about all the ways this could go wrong. The what ifs, the what could or would happen, the journey to the city had been a smooth one. Both girls arriving in one piece and with a bunch of other potential candidates.
“This competition will be easy.” Mei boasted, clearly eyeing up the girls that stood in her way. Already noting some of them had no titles nor wealth so surely it would not catch the Emperors attention.
“Mei, we are all on equal footing here. We’ve all be invited for a reason. Don’t you see that?”
“Oh, sweet little sister, no. He needs someone with a title, someone that can help calm all this unrest. No commoner would do that. Even though our titles were ruined, imagine the hope it would give people as he took an Empress from a family who had been once great, who he had personally destroyed.”
A brief pause as Yue considered her sisters words, feeling a mixture of shock but also a hint of pride. Not for the insult to the other women, but the fact her sister had considered about the unrest of the population this Emperor faced. Perhaps she had viewed her sister as materialistic without any sort of sense, but that comment suggested she had thought about an angle to go for that could be quite smart. It all depended on what the Emperor wanted, but should he be looking for a way to appease some of the people, he could consider taking someone who had a title even with a previous ruined name.
It mattered not, before Yue could even answer her sister all the girls were being ushered to follow. Announcing that they’d be shown their accommodations. Leading them all towards a more communal style of housing, much to the clear disgust of some of the noble ladies. Even her sister pulled a face at the idea of it, but Yue wasn’t surprised. With a lot of candidates this would be the easiest to keep them all in one place, to no doubt watch how they interacted with one another and suss out personalities.
“Trust me, mingle with the girls, do not act like this accommodation is beneath you or that anyone else is.” Whispering the advice into her sisters' ear, it was up to her on if she would listen to it, but she hoped she would heed the warning. This was a test; everything would be a test on their character and she needed her sister around to keep the attention if she planned to stay under the radar.
“I... w-well. Of course.” Mei stammered out; her face heated at the warning because she had almost said something about having a better place to sleep. “Thank you.” Begrudgingly offering a word of thanks as she listened to advice, slipping into the crowd to mingle and talk with the others.
There had been no Emperor to greet them, no sign of his presence as they were shown around their new lodgings. Yue had spent the evening making small talk with the other guests, eyeing up potential areas to sneak in and out of all whilst keeping an eye on her surroundings, as if they were being watched.
As the evening pressed on it was clear to see the variety of mixed emotions between all the girls. Some excited, happy, nervous and even upset. Yue could name every emotion as everyone played nice and attempted to get to know one another and the competition they all faced.
By now with the hour being late most of the girls had gone to bed, exhausted with the travel and the range of emotions that they felt. Even her sister had turned in for the night, but Yue was still sat in the communal area with a book in hand reading. Turning her face towards the doors as she heard voices, furrowing her brows as she tried to hear what was being spoken.
Moments after the doors swung upon as a rather nervous looking official rushed inside to follow orders that had been given to him. To wake all the girls. Glancing up from her book she followed the rushing male before she took note of another figure, deep green eyes finally meeting her target.
The Emperor.
The very man she was here to kill.
Rising to her feet she brushed down her fine dress that her uncle had provided as she watched him, tucking the book away under her arm. Speaking no words as she had not been addressed, but she couldn’t help herself as her eyes wandered. Eyeing him up and down as she took in his appearance. Surprised by the handsome looks as she had always painted him out to be some old looking monster in her mind.
It didn’t last long before the bustle of the girls started to pour out, most dressed in sleeping attire, some looking dishevelled not having time to arrange themselves and when the penny dropped on who was here to see them, Yue caught a few mortified looking faces in the crowd. Whispers spreading through the group as some eagerly awaited on what he had to say.
Mei seemingly didn’t notice her sour mood, she continued to talk on and on even though Yue had tuned it out. Looking out at the scenery as they made their way to the city. Growing up with her sister she was used to how self-absorbed she could be, Mei was constantly in her own little world and whilst she never intended to be malicious, she wasn’t always aware of the back handed compliments she would give. It would certainly get her into trouble in the city if she wasn’t careful.
Not that it should be something she should worry about, Yue was there for a different purpose and she couldn’t babysit her sister on top of the most daring plan that would get her killed in a heartbeat if she wasn’t careful. Mei was older, she should have more sense to be careful and it was clear her sister only cared for one thing and had her own mission in mind. It didn’t mean Yue wouldn’t keep an eye, despite the jealousy and rivalry between them growing up she was still her family. Although she wouldn’t admit it, or voice it out loud she had a deep-seated worry about getting caught and her sister also suffering with the crossfire.
Despite the droning on of her sister, the anxiety that bubbled away as she thought about all the ways this could go wrong. The what ifs, the what could or would happen, the journey to the city had been a smooth one. Both girls arriving in one piece and with a bunch of other potential candidates.
“This competition will be easy.” Mei boasted, clearly eyeing up the girls that stood in her way. Already noting some of them had no titles nor wealth so surely it would not catch the Emperors attention.
“Mei, we are all on equal footing here. We’ve all be invited for a reason. Don’t you see that?”
“Oh, sweet little sister, no. He needs someone with a title, someone that can help calm all this unrest. No commoner would do that. Even though our titles were ruined, imagine the hope it would give people as he took an Empress from a family who had been once great, who he had personally destroyed.”
A brief pause as Yue considered her sisters words, feeling a mixture of shock but also a hint of pride. Not for the insult to the other women, but the fact her sister had considered about the unrest of the population this Emperor faced. Perhaps she had viewed her sister as materialistic without any sort of sense, but that comment suggested she had thought about an angle to go for that could be quite smart. It all depended on what the Emperor wanted, but should he be looking for a way to appease some of the people, he could consider taking someone who had a title even with a previous ruined name.
It mattered not, before Yue could even answer her sister all the girls were being ushered to follow. Announcing that they’d be shown their accommodations. Leading them all towards a more communal style of housing, much to the clear disgust of some of the noble ladies. Even her sister pulled a face at the idea of it, but Yue wasn’t surprised. With a lot of candidates this would be the easiest to keep them all in one place, to no doubt watch how they interacted with one another and suss out personalities.
“Trust me, mingle with the girls, do not act like this accommodation is beneath you or that anyone else is.” Whispering the advice into her sisters' ear, it was up to her on if she would listen to it, but she hoped she would heed the warning. This was a test; everything would be a test on their character and she needed her sister around to keep the attention if she planned to stay under the radar.
“I... w-well. Of course.” Mei stammered out; her face heated at the warning because she had almost said something about having a better place to sleep. “Thank you.” Begrudgingly offering a word of thanks as she listened to advice, slipping into the crowd to mingle and talk with the others.
There had been no Emperor to greet them, no sign of his presence as they were shown around their new lodgings. Yue had spent the evening making small talk with the other guests, eyeing up potential areas to sneak in and out of all whilst keeping an eye on her surroundings, as if they were being watched.
As the evening pressed on it was clear to see the variety of mixed emotions between all the girls. Some excited, happy, nervous and even upset. Yue could name every emotion as everyone played nice and attempted to get to know one another and the competition they all faced.
By now with the hour being late most of the girls had gone to bed, exhausted with the travel and the range of emotions that they felt. Even her sister had turned in for the night, but Yue was still sat in the communal area with a book in hand reading. Turning her face towards the doors as she heard voices, furrowing her brows as she tried to hear what was being spoken.
Moments after the doors swung upon as a rather nervous looking official rushed inside to follow orders that had been given to him. To wake all the girls. Glancing up from her book she followed the rushing male before she took note of another figure, deep green eyes finally meeting her target.
The Emperor.
The very man she was here to kill.
Rising to her feet she brushed down her fine dress that her uncle had provided as she watched him, tucking the book away under her arm. Speaking no words as she had not been addressed, but she couldn’t help herself as her eyes wandered. Eyeing him up and down as she took in his appearance. Surprised by the handsome looks as she had always painted him out to be some old looking monster in her mind.
It didn’t last long before the bustle of the girls started to pour out, most dressed in sleeping attire, some looking dishevelled not having time to arrange themselves and when the penny dropped on who was here to see them, Yue caught a few mortified looking faces in the crowd. Whispers spreading through the group as some eagerly awaited on what he had to say.
Hey no worries! I'm super patient and chill and always happy to wait.
Ooo love that idea! Especially as I'll get to write two very different reactions to seeing him from afar.
Ooo love that idea! Especially as I'll get to write two very different reactions to seeing him from afar.
Outside in the fields, just North of the capital two very different conversations were happening with the Xiang sisters.
“My child, you should be getting ready.” A calm collected voice spoke, an elder gentleman approaching Yue with his hands folded neatly in front of him dark brown eyes watching his niece train in the fields of his farm. “Your sister is quite excited.”
“My sister cares for wealth and status, she’ll be thrilled at the opportunity to become Empress.” Swiftly moving to the tree as she pulled three silver daggers that had been thrown at it, embedded in the bark as target practice. Glancing at her uncle she gave him a knowing look, clearly not over the moon at how her sister viewed things in life. Sighing to herself as her uncle just smiled in return knowing she was right. Mei was practically giddy at the invite. It wasn’t surprising as she’d taken their new status quite hard and had even refused to help out on the farm. Recalling the spoiled harsh words she had thrown at their uncle and the staff, ‘I will not sully my hands with work of the help. I am a lady, not a commoner.’
“Yes, that is true, but think of it as a blessing in disguise. Remember, you can use her to your advantage. Whilst she gains his attention you will be free to move within the shadows.” Chuckling as he stroked his beard, watching Yue fiddle with the daggers he had gifted her as his eyes swept the empty land. Ensuring that nobody could overhear them as a gentle breeze swept through the farm. This kind of talk would have them killed faster than they could notice.
Glancing up at the sky as if looking for an answer within the clouds, she knew what they had discussed. The assassination. Yue had trained herself relentlessly under the guidance of her uncle, focused solely on getting herself ready to carry out the most daring act she’d ever considered doing. Yue was no warrior, no killer and had never spilled blood before, but her uncle had full faith in her that she could complete this task and end the reign of Zhou Xiaolong. Stowing the daggers safely in her pocket she knew what she had to do.
“I’ll do what needs to be done uncle.” A quiet promise, confirming to him that she was still intent on going forward with this plan. Risking her own life, as well as the last remaining members of what had been a great family. If she was caught, if she wasn’t successful, she had no doubt her sister would be slaughtered, the same for her uncle. The less that people knew, the better and perhaps it could give her sister deniability if the worst did happen.
“Come, let the girls get you ready. That is if you still remember how to be a lady after sullying such delicate hands.” Her uncle teased with a laugh as he began to guide her back inside, the staff members had all been running around after Mei and ensuring she looked every bit royal that she could. Mei could be quite demanding, but they had all grown used to it.
“Oh please, I can’t forget my upbringing. It was instilled in me. I know how to act.” Yue gave a light hearted smile, moving inside with her uncle already hearing the loud giggles of her sister who was buzzing from excitement at the invite.
“Just think, me? An Empress?” Mei loudly proclaimed, talking to any member of staff that would listen to her. All who just nodded along and continued to style her hair as they let her prattle on about how much better life would be, that she would have her status once more. “Of course I won’t forget you, and maybe even my little sister. It’s only fair. Family after all?” Mei was already talking as if she had won, despite knowing that invites had gone out to all the eligible women she felt like she had won the competition.
“Hear that my sweet little sister? I’ll be sure to make sure you are looked after.” Mei grinned, her eyes lighting up as her imagination clearly got the better of her.
“Very kind of you, thank you.” The sarcastic comment did earn a look of distaste from her sister.
“Now girls, I have a surprise for you both.” Signalling to the staff one of the girls brought in two boxes, both of which had a very beautiful fine piece of clothing for them inside. It was to help set an impression when they arrived. It had cost a pretty penny for him, but he needed to keep them both in the competition for as long as Yue needed to kill the emperor. “These should help make a fine impression when you arrive, I’m hoping it will give you both an edge. Perhaps catch his eye?”
“Oh uncle, thank you! I was so worried on what I would wear. I didn’t want him thinking I’m not of good standing.” Mei practically grinned as she took the box, the excitement bubbling away as she truly believed she would be the next Empress.
“No thanks needed, all I ask is that you are respectful, but most importantly enjoy yourselves.” Waving off the girls as he turned on his heel to arrange transport for them both, they had decided not to include Mei on their plan. The less she knew the better, and he had come to learn she was desperate for status once more and he knew that she would not be on board with this plan in the slightest.
“My child, you should be getting ready.” A calm collected voice spoke, an elder gentleman approaching Yue with his hands folded neatly in front of him dark brown eyes watching his niece train in the fields of his farm. “Your sister is quite excited.”
“My sister cares for wealth and status, she’ll be thrilled at the opportunity to become Empress.” Swiftly moving to the tree as she pulled three silver daggers that had been thrown at it, embedded in the bark as target practice. Glancing at her uncle she gave him a knowing look, clearly not over the moon at how her sister viewed things in life. Sighing to herself as her uncle just smiled in return knowing she was right. Mei was practically giddy at the invite. It wasn’t surprising as she’d taken their new status quite hard and had even refused to help out on the farm. Recalling the spoiled harsh words she had thrown at their uncle and the staff, ‘I will not sully my hands with work of the help. I am a lady, not a commoner.’
“Yes, that is true, but think of it as a blessing in disguise. Remember, you can use her to your advantage. Whilst she gains his attention you will be free to move within the shadows.” Chuckling as he stroked his beard, watching Yue fiddle with the daggers he had gifted her as his eyes swept the empty land. Ensuring that nobody could overhear them as a gentle breeze swept through the farm. This kind of talk would have them killed faster than they could notice.
Glancing up at the sky as if looking for an answer within the clouds, she knew what they had discussed. The assassination. Yue had trained herself relentlessly under the guidance of her uncle, focused solely on getting herself ready to carry out the most daring act she’d ever considered doing. Yue was no warrior, no killer and had never spilled blood before, but her uncle had full faith in her that she could complete this task and end the reign of Zhou Xiaolong. Stowing the daggers safely in her pocket she knew what she had to do.
“I’ll do what needs to be done uncle.” A quiet promise, confirming to him that she was still intent on going forward with this plan. Risking her own life, as well as the last remaining members of what had been a great family. If she was caught, if she wasn’t successful, she had no doubt her sister would be slaughtered, the same for her uncle. The less that people knew, the better and perhaps it could give her sister deniability if the worst did happen.
“Come, let the girls get you ready. That is if you still remember how to be a lady after sullying such delicate hands.” Her uncle teased with a laugh as he began to guide her back inside, the staff members had all been running around after Mei and ensuring she looked every bit royal that she could. Mei could be quite demanding, but they had all grown used to it.
“Oh please, I can’t forget my upbringing. It was instilled in me. I know how to act.” Yue gave a light hearted smile, moving inside with her uncle already hearing the loud giggles of her sister who was buzzing from excitement at the invite.
“Just think, me? An Empress?” Mei loudly proclaimed, talking to any member of staff that would listen to her. All who just nodded along and continued to style her hair as they let her prattle on about how much better life would be, that she would have her status once more. “Of course I won’t forget you, and maybe even my little sister. It’s only fair. Family after all?” Mei was already talking as if she had won, despite knowing that invites had gone out to all the eligible women she felt like she had won the competition.
“Hear that my sweet little sister? I’ll be sure to make sure you are looked after.” Mei grinned, her eyes lighting up as her imagination clearly got the better of her.
“Very kind of you, thank you.” The sarcastic comment did earn a look of distaste from her sister.
“Now girls, I have a surprise for you both.” Signalling to the staff one of the girls brought in two boxes, both of which had a very beautiful fine piece of clothing for them inside. It was to help set an impression when they arrived. It had cost a pretty penny for him, but he needed to keep them both in the competition for as long as Yue needed to kill the emperor. “These should help make a fine impression when you arrive, I’m hoping it will give you both an edge. Perhaps catch his eye?”
“Oh uncle, thank you! I was so worried on what I would wear. I didn’t want him thinking I’m not of good standing.” Mei practically grinned as she took the box, the excitement bubbling away as she truly believed she would be the next Empress.
“No thanks needed, all I ask is that you are respectful, but most importantly enjoy yourselves.” Waving off the girls as he turned on his heel to arrange transport for them both, they had decided not to include Mei on their plan. The less she knew the better, and he had come to learn she was desperate for status once more and he knew that she would not be on board with this plan in the slightest.
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