(Synn)<br/><br/>Azurine looked down at her hand and opened up her palm slowly to reveal the ring. It was quite simplistic, just a band with a small clear jewel in the center that seemed to glow with the rays of sunlight that had shown down into the garden. She placed the ring on her left ring finger which seemed to fit best and twisted the ring so the stone would face into her palm, leaving only the band visible to everyone else that would pry such as Maddox.<br/><br/><br/>When she lifted her gaze, Lyanthial was gone. She sighed softly as she had so many questions for him that he might have been able to answer. These questions would certainly have to wait even though they weighed heavy on her mind.<br/><br/><br/>She left the gardens and made her way to the throne room in the main hall of the castle where the Queen and Oscar would be waiting to receive Anthony. However, she took her time getting there as she strolled through the palace grounds admiring the foliage as it slowly started to turn. Winter was coming and dark days were ahead for sure.<br/><br/><br/>---------------------------------<br/><br/><br/>Lunelra held onto Zion tightly and stroked his hair as if he was a babe in her arms once more. “I haven’t left you and nor would I” she soothed as she kissed his forehead, “You have bared a deep pain for some time and it’s high time to let that go Zion or it will poison you in the dark days to come” she said as she pushed him up into a seated position next to her and wiped the few tears he had shed. “Your rage will be the death of you” she whispered as she gazed into his eyes, seeing the searing pain that still lingered in his heart. She didn’t want to lose him again. She couldn’t bare it.<br/><br/>----------------------------------<br/><br/><br/>Maddox stood next to the Queen as she sat on her throne with Oscar on the other side of her as the guests of the court started to poor into the main hall in their colorful fall dresses and suits. The Queen smiled admiring the amazing attire some wore. She was always fascinated by the more unusual clothing people of the court would wear and often wore unusual clothing herself which would seem outrageous at times but after all, she was the Queen.<br/><br/><br/>Maddox stroked the Queens long blonde locks lovingly as she shifted to the side to speak to Oscar, smiling at the sweet caresses she was offered. “When should Anthony arrive?” she asked as she saw the Dark Mage enter from the left side and take her seat next to the Queen, Maddox standing right behind her which was quite unnerving. Azurine had heard the question but did not respond. She hoped that he would show soon and not miss this opportunity. She scanned the crowd for signs of him but found none.<br/><br/><br/>“Hopefully soon m’ lady” Oscar said as he patted the Queen on her left hand.