forum Five Half-Princes and Their Quest for A Kingdom

Started January 24, 2019 by @Bandito

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“Lead us back to the campsite.” He ordered, still holding onto Catori’s hand. However, Damian’s voice had taken on a formal Prince Tone.

'What's in it for me?" She chirped, ruffling her feathers.
"I'll give you another trinket." Catori promised, looking relieved now that they had a way back.

Damian rolled his eyes at the pudgey bird. “One day you won’t even be able to fly anymore.”

"And one day you'll die." Copper stated, as though that won the argument.
"Could you two please give it a rest for just a bit?" Catori asked, although she looked amused.

“You’re going to die first you obese little winged rat.” Damian shot back in annoyance. “She’s a fiend.” He complained to Catori.

"You're both fiends. And that wasn't nice." She scolded, fighting laughter.
"Yeah, that wasn't nice."

Damian scowled, refusing to lose Catori to a bird. He released her hand and moved to hug her from behind, resting his head on her shoulder and batting Copper off.

Catori's heart skipped a beat, and her face heated up quickly. "Er-Damian?"

“Yeah?” Damian replied, his voice laden with false naveity.

Lotus stepped out of the carriage and looked around at the quaint little town, "That sounds great. Lead the way Pine."

She raised an eyebrow and shrugged, "Whatever you say." She nudged Poe's side and looked around the forest as she followed Victor.

"Is there a specific reason you're…?" Catori trailed off, not too sure what to call it.

“No reason.” Damian not-so-subtly pushes Copper off of Catori’s shoulder.

Copper squawked indignantly, flapping around and landing on a tree branch near by. "Liar!"
"What does she know that I don't?" Catori leaned into him just a bit.

Damian scrunched his nose up, sticking his tongue out at copper before cuddling up to Catori again. “Nothing. She’s just mean to me.”

"Why do I not believe you?" Catori instinctively activated her power, warmth spreading quickly.

Damian pressed closer on impulse, pulling Catori into a full on hug in order to steal away warmth.

"Are you always cold?" Catori asked, blushing harder.

“Always. Definitely.” Damian smiled, his face starting to grow pink.

"Let's-um, get you back, and I can stick to making the tent warm, instead of trying to warm the whole forest." Catori offered, biting her lip.

Damian stood up, reaching for Catori’s hand again. He yawned involuntarily, trying and failing to stifle it.

"Come on." Catori gently pulled him along, following a grumping Copper.

Damian followed willingly, amused that he had won the argument with the bird. That’s right, bird, fly along. She likes me better.

They reached the clearing soon after, and though she wouldn't admit it, Catori was relieved. She hated being lost.

Damian intertwined their fingers, happy to be back at the campsite now that night had fully fallen. “We should leave early tomorrow.” He noted, looking up at they sky.

"Duly noted." Catori squeezed his hand, and continued towards the tent. "How far are we?"