Succession: Heir to the Empire

(Accepted. )

((Agreed)

((I hope I'm not sounding snappish, but maybe we should skip the end of the match entirely and have Nebi, if memory serves correct he'll be the winner, be announced as such.))

(Maybe Magus is right and we should just skp to a few hours from now where it's acknowledged that Nebi won. Before the RP dies.)

(Yeah. Okay.)
Nebi sighed as he collapsed against the wall. Finally, he had won the fight against Epiphany. He looked over to Baruti who nodded at him.
The old man spoke, "Nebi has won this challenge. Now I suggest that you all rest and prepare for tomorrow's challenge."

Epiphany stood up from her position holding the wound she she got on her side. Epiphany got out of the arena and went towards Carlisle. "Do you mind healing me?" She asked sitting next to him.

"Hmm? Oh yes, of course." Carlise quickly replied as he stood up and rushed over to Epiphany. As he scanned all of Epiphany's wounds the Doctor realized that the Amazonian's clothes were completely ruined, cut into many pieces and covered in blood, Carlisle decided that it would be wise if he used more then just magic to heal all of her wounds. "Umm...we're going to need to go back to the infirmary or my room if we want to seal and disinfect all of these....cuts." He informed Epiphany quietly as he lightly waved his arm about for a second.

Nebi grinned a little as he straightened. He waved over at C.C. cheerfully and said, "Just a few more challenges till you're free."

C.C.

C.C. rolled her eyes. "Right, sure. Whatever you say, Nebi."

Clapping could be heard as Caesar and Kaleb walked over to the thief. The Humage smirked as he clapped. He stopped and said, "Well done Nebi, well done. Congradulations on winning your second challenge."

C.C. frowned at the insane boy but said nothing. He didn't seem to be planning to harm them right now, and Rau....strange, she no longer felt the presence of Rau. How interesting. Was the sixth personality gone now? Curious. She glanced at Susanna and hoped she would be alright, considering what Rau had almost done to her.

Maul

"Explain to me, Council; why did you make me throw my match?" a furious Maul demanded. The Kaleesh sat in the middle of the floor, surrounded by four screen doors. Behind each door lay the four members of the Grand Council of the Order of the Shadows. Maul's superiors, and the people that made him lose his match against the Amazon.

"It was for your own good, Maul. The score needed to be evened. You have won one challenege already. Another competitor needed to win, in order to keep things even," a Council member replied, the screen door to Maul's left lighting up. Maul snarled in anger.

"Oh, what pathetic excuse was that?! The thief ended up winning the challenge, and this counts as his second now. Why did you not attempt to stop him?" Maul demanded. The Council was silent.

The Shadow Assassin gave a low chuckle. "I see what's going on here. You don't want me to become Emperor, do you?"

"It is not our place to rule, Lord Maul. We are the Empire's Right Fist. We help keep it afloat. The Order was never meant to rule over our kingdom." a Council member finally protested from behind Maul.

"That's a lie! Our Empire, at its current rate, will disolve within two-hundred and fifty years because of rebel efforts in our borders, and of a certain force. The contract the first Emperor made with the Gods will not allow it, however. Because of this the Order must step in and take control. As Emperor, I can stop our course toward damnation." Maul argued.

Silence met his ears. Maul continued on.

"The Council is not willing to intervene, because the Council is now corrupt! You've all--"

"That's enough Maul! Keep silent, or we shall cut off your tongue!" the four Elders cried as one. The Kaleesh gave a defiant growl and stood up. He withdrew his double-bladed sword.

"I know what I must do. For the good of our Empire, I shall become Emperor. The current Council must be overthrown, to be replaced by less corrupted members."

"You dare challenge us, traitor?!"

"Not alone."

From within the shadows, Tsuba emerged. She drew a short sword and a crystal full of dark magic. "Remember to stick to our deal, Lord Maul."

"I will Tsuba. Prepare yourself, for these Elders are our best fighters in the Order." Maul warned. The girl gave a smile.

"Then they shall fall all the more easily."

The four screen doors opened, and the battle began.

Susanna Mignon

Susanna looked at Nebi with a mirthless smile before turning to look back at C.C. . "He seems d-" She was about to say before being cut off by the entrance of Nebi and Kaleb. "Well at least everyone seems to be happy with Nebi's victory, I'll go tell Katie the good news now then." Susanna quickly said, her voice cracking at the end as she glanced over at Caesar before she turned to walk away quickly.

Kegan Ekaitz


"Wonderful..." Kegan muttered sarcastically after Caesar walked into the room to congratulate Nebi. After Kegan slowly stood up, he felt a hand tap his shoulder.
"Sir Ekaitz?" He heard a voice that reeked of bile and mead, yet there still remained a rather pure sound to the voice, an almost inhuman quality rested in the man's words.

"Yes....Captain?" Kegan asked after turning around to see the Captain of the royal guard, who looked like he had just finished crying a few minutes ago.

"There's a guest waiting for you in your Private quarters. She claims to be a relative of yours." The Captain replied, carefully measuring every one of his words before speaking them.
"What? Do you know who "She" is?"
"She says that she's your Aunt, Sir Ekaitz."

"Oh...well then excuse me." Kegan replied quickly after pausing in shock for a second, qucikly walking past the Guard as he ran out of the room past everyone else.

Nebi nodded at Caesar, eying him for a second suspiciously. One never knew what the Humage was thinking. He looked over at C.C. and grinned at her, "A little help, beautiful? I'm a little exhausted at the moment."

C.C.

"Of course. What do you need?" C.C. asked, turning her attention to Nebi.

Caesar

Caesar left the chamber, giving Kaleb hushed instructions. The Humage made his way through the halls and stopped at Susanna's room. He knocked lightly on the door.

"Susanna, I need to speak with you. It's urgent."

"Maybe a little healing, some help getting to my room, and possibly a kiss to make my wounds feel better," Nebi told her mischievously.

Susanna Mignon

"No, no....she can't just be missing, she hasn't gained enough strength to walk around the castle yet and she knows it." Susanna reminded herself as she collapsed onto her bed, tears in her eyes as she grew overwhelmed.

Susanna had walked into the room five minutes earlier, prepared to inform her cousin of all the horrible things that had happened to her that day so they could talk about it. Except, Katie was gone, nowhere to be seen or heard. No notes left to explain where she was, no clothes taken out of her wardrobe that would give Susanna a hint about what she might be doing, she was just gone.

"It couldn't have been Maul, I doubt that he'd be thinking about her after his loss. But who was it? A servant, Baruti, Caesar...Rau?" Susanna quickly tried to figure out, whispering the last name in terror as she thought about what might happen to Katherine if that monster ever got his hands on her. "She'd fit all three sacrifice categories....and it would...No, no he can't have. She can-" Susanna began to ramble before she heard a knock at the door, bringing her back to reality for now.

"Caesar...." Susanna guessed which of the personalities it was before wiping the tears off of her face and standing up. "Urgent? What is it Caesar, is everything all right?" Susanna asked calmly as she walked over to the door, opening it as she tried to look like everything was fine.

Caesar

"I know Katie has been kidnapped, and I know who did it." Caesar immediately said.

C.C.

"Well, two out of three isn't bad." C.C. teased back. She did not state exactly which two out of the three she would do.

Susanna Mignon

"W-what!?" Susanna asked in shock as the calm expression she had been wearing left. "Who? Who did it Caesar?" She asked, swallowing mid-sentence as she tried to stay calm.
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Brighe Ekaitz/Kegan Ekaitz

A loud thudding noise could be heard echoing down the halls as Brighe opened the door that seperated her Nephew's private quarters and the hall. As she opened the door quickly to see who it was running down the hall, she quickly saw the frame of her Nephew leaning down, apparently out of breath as he stopped just a few feet from the door.

"Hello there Kegan...." She said quietly, standing straight as wondered just how she was supposed to act around him.

"Brighe...so it is you." Kegan quietly replied, slightly awed at seeing his Aunt now of all times. "So what are you doing here?" He asked with a hint of uneasiness as he tried to figure out why she was here.

"Is there something wrong with me being here Kegan?" Brighe asked with a hint of sadness as she held her hands behind her back, trying to hide the fact that she couldn't stop fidgeting with them as she grew more and more nervous. "The Council sent me to make sure that you become win this competition and become Emperor." She said harshly, trying to hide her feelings after deciding that Kegan would probably prefer it if she just left for now.

"Oh...is that the only reason why you're here? I-"

"O-of course, why I else would I come?" Brighe replied, cutting Kegan off quickly before he could tell her to leave she decided. "I'll be going to my Quarters now, I'm just three doors down the hall. See you at dinner." She told him quickly before turning down the hall and running quickly for a few yards before she opened a door and disappeared behind it.

"Well...nice seeing you...." Kegan muttered bitterly after his Brighe shut the door behind her.

"Well, two out of three will do for now, but if you really want me at my best, I'd like all three," Nebi said with a grin.

((Before I post, here are two new characters.))

Name: Syrien
Age: 49
Gender: Male
Race: Elf
Appearance: http://choffman36.deviantart.com/art/Spock-s-beard-53334762
Magic?: Yes
Royal Bloodline?: No
Personality: Syrien often keeps his emotions in check, and thinks with logic. He rarely gets angry, but he does care deeply for his adopted daughter.
History: Syrien has been a slave all of his life. He was separated from his parents when he was fifteen. Unlike most Elf slaves though, he has never even tried to rebel. Syrien came from a small sect of Elves who followed the ways of their ancestors, thinking by logic and keeping down emotions. Syrien has followed his sect of Elves’ ways for all of his life so far. When he turned twenty-one, he was made into the personal slave of the former Emperor. While in the palace Syrien was taught how to use magic and to protect the Emperor with it. Thereafter he signed a binding contract that would make sure he always kept loyal to the Emperor, and could never rebel. Nearly three decades later, Syrien is a master at magic. One of the best elf users, many say.

Five years before the Emperor’s death, Syrien adopted a Humage servant at the castle named Rein. He took her under his wing and taught her what he could without getting in trouble. He cares very deeply for her, as if Rein was his own flesh-and-blood. After the last Emperor was assassinated, Syrien went into a self-imposed exile for not preventing his master’s death. Now he has come out of it, and has returned to the castle. He swears to serve whoever the next Emperor or Empress may be, no matter what. So far he is unwilling to take sides in the battle.
Other:

Name: Rein
Age: 15
Gender: Female
Race: Humage
Appearance: http://www.freewebs.com/nienajan/meirin1-4[1].jpg
Magic?: Yes, but only the basic skills.
Royal Bloodline?: No
Personality: Rein is often a cheery girl, and always smiles. Even though Rein is a palace servant she does not seem to mind her job.
History: At a young age her father sold Rein into slavery so he could pay off his gambling debts. After serving a nobleman for a short time, Rein was sent to the palace to become a servant. A few days later Syrien took her into his wing and formerly adopted her. Rein has been very grateful toward her adoptive father, and hopes to make him proud someday. Rein has worked hard in her job, striving to do her best. She is mostly a cleaning lady, though she has done other chores. Rein only knows basic magic taught to her by Syrien, since he cannot teach her much more without getting into deep trouble. Rein is glad Syrien is back, and hopes that whoever the next Emperor or Empress will be will be a good ruler.
Other:

C.C.

"Don't get cheeky, boy. Keep in mind I can turn you into an eunuch or a woman at any given time." C.C. reminded him, smirking. She started to help Nebi to his room.

Caesar

"The captain of the Royal Guard. I've heard he has a sick obsession with younger girls, and I've been seeing his men lurking through the halls the past few days. He must have ceased the chance to get Katie while Maul and Tsuba were conducting a coup against the Council of Shadows." Caesar explained quickly, appearing frantic and worried. Of course, the accusation he had made at the captain was probably false. However, what Susanna didn't know would not hurt her.

(Accepted.)
"Ooh, kinky. I like that," Nebi told her with a laugh as he leaned against her. He smirked back.

C.C.

"You have no idea what an Eunuch even is, do yo Nebi?" C.C. asked with a light smirk. She continued to help him through the halls to his room.

Susanna Mignon

Susanna looked at Caesar as though he had just slapped her with the back of his hand. "D-do you know where he's keeping her?" She asked nervously, not even caring about the fact that Tsuba and Maul were throwing a coup against the protectors of the Empire, or that it was Caesar she was asking for help.

Rhys Alwyn

"Should we go in Captain?"

"No, this business is of know concern to us, or the kingdom, for now anyways. But make sure that we know who the victor is the second all of this is over." Rhys ordered calmly before turning around as he made his way back to his private quarters.

Unfortunately for the Captain, the affects of all the magic in the area being suddenly drained and then returned were still affecting him even after the few hours that had taken place since then. He was dizzy, sore, tired, and worst of all, emotional. Luckily for the Captain he had been able to hide it so far, though he had bought a bottle of Mead from one of the Dwarf's who worked in the castle.

As he made his way down the hall Rhys was surprised to see an angry Kegan turn onto the hallway, muttering quickly about something under his breath. "Well that was a fast conversation. I wonder what could have...? No, no it's not my place to ask him, I don't even know him." Rhys reminded himself carefully as he kept walking down the hall,his mind now off of getting some sleep.

"No, but I stole from one once," Nebi said with a shrug as he leaned against her. This was rather nice, to tell the truth.

C.C.

"Does the word, 'castrated man' mean anything to you Nebi? That is what an Eunuch is. Here we are." C.C. said, stopping beside the door to Nebi's room.

Caesar

"I believe, but it's heavily guarded. I think the captain hasn't had any time alone with her....yet. We must act quickly, though. The reason Rhys' sick obsession is only a rumor is because they've never found the bodies. I'm...truly sorry this has happened, Susanna. I should have had Kaleb keep an eye on her too." Caesar said, making sure he sounded sympathetic and sorrowful.

Rein

"Oh, hey Kegan! I haven't seen you in awhile. Are you alright?" Rein asked, walking over toward the Heir.

Nebi gulped a bit before smiling a little only seconds afterward. He smirked, "You wouldn't make me an Eunuch, then. There's a reason why you chose to accompany to my room here."