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Mirabella didn't blink at the disrespect, pushing her sister back into the throng of people. "Aa much as it pains me to inform you, I am not my sister's keeper." She looked Nora up and down, eyes lingering on the skimpy dress she wore with as much distaste as she was allowed to show in a polite setting. "Though I suppose I can forgive you. You are so new to court after all, and I'm sure even our most gracious king would have trouble training someone as…" She paused, obviously searching for the most appropriate word. "Well, as beastly as you." She laughed softly, and then turned when she heard Ky, giving him a smile so fake it looked like she'd painted it onto her face. "And you know very well, Ky, that you are to address me as Madame. You aren't my betrothed anymore."

She'd been sweet when they were courting, with intelligence beneath the veneer of kindness. Ky had known she was cold, and maybe he'd courted her harder for it but now, when the king was within her grasp, he was far below her aspirations. "And you, darling girl." She took Nora's hands, knowing they had the king's attention and there was no way for the witch to turn her away. Besides, her family was one of the most influential in the kingdom, right below Fiero himself. Nobody would dare turn her down, not unless they were a fool. "Why don't we talk? We ladies need to stick together at court, the men here can be downright predatory."

"No thanks." It was an immediate answer. Nora could care less if the King was here or not, he didn't own her, well…. not entirely at least. Plus, Nora hated this girl and she wanted nothing to do with her. She saw the way Mirabella looked at her, as if she was some slut that just happened to walk in. "I don't need the likes of you. Some proper priss that only follows other rules, a pwan that's what you are. While, sure, I may not be an official queen, you can sure as hell know that i stand far above you." A normal princess over the most powerful Witch, if people had to choose between them, of course they would choose the Witch, she was far more valuable.

Ky chuckled interrupting Nora's thoughts. Clearly angry she turned and gave him a glare. Throwing up his hands he backed away with a playful smile. "I just came to see if you wanted a dance?" It was surprising, she thought he was going to ask Mirabella, not her. But there was something there, she just couldn't turn him down, and it also got her away from these annoying girls. "I would love to." She gave one more look towards Mirabella before walking away. Fiero would choose her… right? If her and Mira were against each other he would choose her. Nora tried to convince herself that she was more important than any of these princesses.

"Let's talk." Ky said as he pulled her closer.

Mira looked cross for a few moments and then she caught Fiero out of the corner of her eye, frowning and frowning and frowning until their eyes met across the ballroom and he gave her a sharp smile, and her face lightened into a cheerful laugh. It was a wild thing, dark and lower than her normal honey-sweet voice would suggest. "Perhaps, but I'm a pawn that's crossing the board, darling." The name was sharp as a razor, piercing. This little witch needed to be put in her place, and Mira knew just the man to do it. "You don't break the king's rules here, you'll learn that soon enough. Or… maybe you've learned it already." Her voice softened with false sympathy "Nasty thing, isn't it? I can't imagine it was pleasant when he had that eye cut out of your head."

Fiero drifted up to them as Ky led Nora away, giving Mira a smile that he didn't bother to polish over. She'd be a good queen, ruthless enough to make him look good in comparison, smart enough to keep out of his way, and proud enough for him to pick her apart like an old tapestry if she ever crossed him. And beautiful too, he supposed. Oh so beautiful. "Mirabella, my lovely." She bowed in greeting and her smile was like his: savage. They didn't hide so much around each other. They didn't play games.

"Fiero." The affection in her voice was real. "I see you've brought a new plaything to court. She's charming, really."

"Don't lie to me, Mira." He took her hand, drawing her out onto the dancefloor. "You think she's horrible, don't you?"

"Oh no, darling." She grinned. His hands landed on either side of her waist, spinning her slowly. "Never. I just think she's a bit slow, is all. You need to get some training in her, poor dear can barely smell the blood in the water even when she's surrounded by sharks."

"Talk? I barely know you, plus I don't feel like talking." Nora was stubborn and anyone could see that, if she didn't like something or someone, she definitely showed it. That was one thing Ky liked, she was fierce, unpredictable, wild, beautiful and so much more. He wanted her and he was about to do anything in his power to get her. "I see the King put a collar on his new dog." Nora frowned at his comment. Her, the Kings dog, yeah right. "This dog bites, so watch it." Ky danced a bit slower so that Nora could follow easily. It was quite for a few seconds, Ky was holding her so close they could feel each other's heart beats. It was weird, Nora thought that she should feel uncomfortable, but it was the opposite. "I'm Ky, by the way." Nora just responded with a hum. She wasn't having any fun and wanted this party to be over. "And you are?" Ky pushed. He was going to get her talking, even if the meant pushing a few of her buttons. "It's only polite to give your name as well." With a sigh she finally looked Ky in the eyes. "Norabella. What is it you really want?" Her magic, she already knew, that's all anyone wanted her for. "Ah, getting straight to the point. How about a walk, to get some fresh air." Taking her hand, Ky led her out the doors and into the garden. It was a chilly night, but it was beautiful. The moon lit up the garden and made the roses look like they glowed. "Nora, the black Witch. I want you to come to my kingdom with me." As Ky talked, Nora watched his breath. He looked even more handsome in the moonlight, his black hair shimmered a bit and his light blue eyes reflected the stars. "You see, I'm a prince of my country, oldest in line." Ah, another King wanting her power. "The thing is I'm not to be King." When those words came out she stopped and looked up at him. Her eyes lingered on him and he just smiled. "My family are warlocks. But me, I was born without any magic, so it is to be my younger brother to be king." Nora pitied him. He was like a lost pup in a family of wolves. But warlocks, she wasn't expecting that. "What does that have to do with me?" They both stood there just looking at one another. "If I bring you back to my kingdom, I would have enough power to become King, and you Queen." It was strange, Nora felt something raise within her, something she had never felt before. "Also," Ky's fingers lightly brushed across her neck till it hit the collar. Nora felt her body got hot, even in the dark Ky could tell that her face was red. "I mean, I don't know." She turned away. There was no way she could answer now. "Well, think about it." Was the last thing he said as he walked away leaving Nora to stand in the garden alone.

Mira watched Nora leave the ballroom from the corner of her eye but Fiero, it seemed, had all his attention focused on her. She preened under the attention, like a peacock flashing its feathers, and they both knew why. She had no idea what Nora had done to gain the king's attention, now when she'd spent so many months carefully salvaging her reputation after the fiasco with Ky. She cultivated every drop of magic in her blood, took every precaution and opportunity to gain his attention and keep it (because that was really the trick, wasn't it? Fi took a passing interest in everyone at one point or another but he never stayed interested) and still some backwater slut had waltzed in and taken him from her.

But still. He was here. He could've followed Nora, could've told Ky off, could've done a million other things to keep his consort by his side and yet he was here, waltzing with her. Grinning that golden grin that made all the ladies of the court collectively swoon. She could see him calculating but for once in her life, she didn't care. This was as good as a victory in her book, this little dance. This was him choosing her, though the little witch may not see it yet.

"Mira, lovely, you're awfully quiet this evening, aren't you?" So Mira thought she'd won, did she? Fi smiled as though he weren't reading her like a book. He could feel every sparkle of attraction Nora felt through their bond and while it was helpful to know how she was feeling it was incredibly disconcerting. Most of the time he wanted to fight Ky, not steal off on some strange romantic tryst with him.

"Ah, many apologies your majesty, I was just wondering whether you'd put any thought into my proposal." Getting her cards on the table early. A smart play, really. It would be a good deal. Mira's family was well connected and filthy rich, with her assets he could easily finish the war. And then… he would be free. Nora was attractive because of her power, yes, but Mira was a well-sharpened tool. She could work the courts as well as any practiced noble, could keep the public on her side despite the fact that she was, in reality, quite rotten. A good queen, that's what she would make.

"I have, in fact." He led them over to the balcony, giving her a soft smile. "I've been thinking of it quite a lot as of late. You're no stranger to me, Mirabella. You know how I must consider these things."

"Yes, but I'd say the time for consideration is long over now, my king."

He laughed. "That it is, lovely. Luckily for the both of us my mind is made up. We are… well suited to each other. You understand me in a way no other creature has." He knelt down, rolling his eyes internally at the flowery prose. High class ladies needed so much wooing, but the payout would be worth it. It always was with this kind of thing. "Mirabella LaMontagne, would you accept from me a courtship with the hope to be married come spring?"

(This is getting good!)
Nora stared at the moon, almost as if having a conversation with it, that was until the bond on her wrist started to burn a bit. She had completely forgotten about the bond she had made, that was one thing that would be in the way of her choosing Ky. Did she really even want to choose Ky, sure there was something there, though she hated to admit it, Nora felt something with Fiero as well. No he's just using you, as well as Ky. No one would fall for a witch. This was something she thought about for a while. If only she was born normal, than maybe she would fall in love with no strings attached. Whincing at the pain, Nora turned to head back inside, till something stopped her, Fiero down on one knee in front of Mira. Her heart stopped, but only for a moment. Damn it! re-composing herself she took a deep breath and made her way back to the castle. What she didn't notice is that the collar had completely fallen off. Making her way back inside, she saw a crowd around the two cheering and clapping, well everyone except the girls who were jealous, that included Mira's sister. A small chuckle escaped her lips, she began clapping and moving forward. When she got close enough people parted. "Congratulations." She put on a sweet smile, making it as genuine as possible. "Fiero darling, I'm feeling faint, I'm going to head back to my room now." With a graceful turn she walked away.

Ky standing at the edge of the stairs watched everything go down, Fiero only made it easier for him to get Nora in his hands. "Please, won't you let me walk to your-" Before he could finish her saw that the collar was gone. This could be his chance to see her full power. Quickly Nora lifted her hand with a smile. "Thank you for the offer Sir, but I'm able to handle myself quite well. I don't need a puppy following me around." Ky tried hard but he couldn't hold back his laughter. "I see, you are quite right. I hope to see you in the near future." With one last bow he headed for the door, there was no need for him to be there anymore. Nora continued up the stairs, as all the guests were still occupied by the sudden proposal.

(yeah it is!!)

Fiero gave her a soft smile. "I'm not your darling, birdy, but by all means go up to our rooms." Mira seemed overjoyed at the way Fi had snubbed his witch, the very picture of a grinning bride until you looked closer and saw the sadism in the smile on her face. Fi turned back to her, something like love shining in his eyes, and she schooled her smile back into something small and sweet and docile. Fi pretended like he didn't notice. "I'll join you once I'm finished here. We have… much to discuss." His grin went from sweet to salacious in a second, holding her gaze long enough for the whole court to get a good look.

Mira didn't seem pleased, clearing her throat softly. "My love, I've accepted your engagement. Wouldn't it be wise to spend the night with me instead? I am your bride to be."

Fi tilted his head, raising the back of her hand to his lips as he pulled himself to his feet. "That you are, my dove, but it would be improper for me to take advantage of a maiden in such a way before she is married. Surely you wouldn' wish for me to be anything but a proper gentleman?"

"A gentleman with a consort?" She raised an eyebrow at him and he laughed.

"A gentleman who's only 23, darling." He tiled Mira's chin up with a sultry grin, leaning in to ghost his lips across her cheek. "Surely you want me to know what I'm doing on our wedding night." The whisper was so quiet she was the only one who could hear it. Unlike many women, she didn't gasp or smack him or give him a scandalized look, she simply trailed her gaze over him and laughed softly.

"I suppose I'll concede then, won't I? Any husband of mine must be the best of the best, I'll accept no less."

He chuckled once more and kissed her cheek. "Then I suppose I'll need to practice, won't I?" They grinned at each other for a few seconds before they broke the stare with a laugh, gliding back into the dance floor together.

"Yes, I suppose you will. Now why don't you go to bed, I'm sure you consort as a great need of you."

As soon as the door closed behind her, Nora undressed out of her sticky wine covered dress. "Maids get a bath running." Nora was stern and didn't care how mean she sounded at the moment. Nora wanted sleep to forget all about tonight. Scrambling the maids quickly headed toward the bathing room. Unpinning her hair, Nora sighed, tonight definitely didn't go as planned. Looking at her wrist, she let her fingers trace over it. "Guess I didn't need this." Why would she do something as stupid as bond magic anyway. She could easily undo it, but would never tell Fiero about it. Only the person who cast the spell can undo it. "Ma'am, your bath is ready." Perfect. She walked in and waved for the maids to leave. The smell of roses and herbs filled the air. The bath was steaming and felt nice on her cold sticky body. Nora thought back to what Ky said. If she went with him she could easily become Queen, and would as she pleased. Ruling her own country did sound nice. A Witch that was wandering the streets, to Queen of her own country. But did she really want to be tied down to a throne?

Fiero took his time wandering up to Nora's room, slowly stripping off the various pieces of his suit. The jacket went first, slung over the back of the chair by the desk, then the tie, set off on one of the shelves of the bookcase, then vest and shoes. "Honey, I'm home." His smile was quickly slipping off his face, gone with the rest of his clothes. He wondered what Ky had been talking to Nora about, what he'd offered her. Ky had the same instincts Fi did, which meant he wanted Nora for his own. No matter what deals he made, what pretty sunshiney words he told her, he considered her an object for him to possess the same way Fiero did. At least Fi was honest about the ways he wanted to use her. He started stripping off his shirt, carefully undoing each button before he let it fall to the floor. "Where are you, I thought you said you were coming up to your rooms?" The closets were full of clothes that would fit her, but Fi had the dresser packed full of things for him, just in case the maids felt like snooping. Everyone in this palace was so nosy, it got tiring. Mira would have his back, sure, but even that would fade with time if he didn't keep up appearances. He slipped on a nightshirt, kicking off his pants before he settled in bed.

"I'm bathing." Nora said annoyed, waving her hand, even though he couldn't see her. This whole night was just exhausting. Sleep was the only thing she wanted at this moment, but she was too lazy to leave the bath. A few more minutes. "How is your precious Mira doing?" The thing about Mira coming to live here, is that the two would be at each other's throats when others weren't around. Nora dislikes her, and Mira already knows that. The thing is, Mira better watch herself, because Nora could turn her to ash if she felt like it. Something started to bubble up from inside her, anger. It felt like as if she was finally about to explode. It wasn't until she saw a bubble come from the water that she understood that she was getting a bit out of control. Taking a deep breath, Nora decided it was best to get out. Slipping out of the bath, Nora's long hair almost touched the ground. The thought of anyone taking her place as number one irritated her. On the counter laid her housecoat that the maids left for her. After putting it on Nora headed for the door. "I'm assuming most of the guests are leaving." If the King were leaving the party, what would be the point in everyone staying. Gracefully, Nora waltzed over to the bed and sat on the edge of it. At this moment she could barely look at him, so instead she looked out onto the balcony.

(poppin' brouhaha is peak slang though, I'm never saying the word party again)

Fiero humphed and grabbed his book off the bedside table, flopping over onto his stomach to make for more comfortable reading. His legs swung lazily behind him, like he was kicking through water instead of air. "Mirabella is fine, darling, not that you really care. What makes you dislike her so?" In his mind, the two could be friends. Nora had what Mira lacked in raw power, Mira had what Nora lacked in political maneuverability. They'd be unstoppable if they could get along for more than three seconds. He glanced up at Nora entered the room, and then scooted over to the edge of the bed to give her space. "And I'm not sure you'd be right in your assumptions. The nobility loves to go wild when I'm away, they'll rage on from dusk until dawn if I don't officially end things." The nobles needed time to work of steam, Fi was more than happy to give it to them in a place where he could monitor all the gossip and keep them penned in from the rest of the citizens. "Why do you care, anyways? High society life isn't exactly thrilling to you, if tonight's performance was any indication."

"Is curiosity a sin?" Nora turned to look over her shoulder. "I'm not used to things like this." She decided to ignore the question about Mira, since it made her burn with anger. Tossing her long hair to one side she began to braids it. It was a hassle to have such long hair, so Fiero better be grateful. It may look more feminine, though Nora never thought about such things. "I do apologize for my barbaric behavior tonight, it seems my lowlife childlike self had come to say hello." With a smile, she turned and sat beside him. They did seem to get along when they were alone, with others around though, Fiero seemed to be unbearable for Nora. Just the fact that Mira would be Queen, shook Nora to the core. The night was beautiful and she wished she could wander the garden again, the wind against her skin and the moonlight was such a sight.

"Perhaps now where you grew up." Fi glanced over to watch her toss her hair, admiring the look of it. There was something so graceful about long hair, something he'd always admired. "But here it is best not to speak until spoken to. Especially when your… lowlife childlike self, as you so eloquently put it, comes out to play so often." He grinned over at her, turning back to his book after a few seconds. Nora had a rather nice smile when she wasn't trying to impress anybody. Granted she had a nice smile even when she was tossing it on for show, but there was something much better about getting Nora in her natural state. "You'll have to control yourself better when my fiancee comes around, of course. I understand your hatred for her, of course I do, but it would serve you well to at least pretend to get along with her. Mirabella is a powerful woman."

"I'll do my best." Her voice was soft and sweet. She did her best to be on the Kings good side, but she also felt like he liked the natural her more. Putting on a show was something she never liked. Laying down she thought of many things, her childhood, her mother and where she had ended up. Her mother wouldn't think that Nora would end up in the castle, in fact, she tried to keep Nora away from people like Fiero. "What are we doing tomorrow?" There was always something to do, or at least that's what Nora thought. Fiero must be busy, and there must be a way she can help or a job she could do. As Fiero read she listened to his breathing, it was quiet, but she could hear it. It was relaxing to her. The thought of being used for only her power was a bit irritating, but she wasn't alone anymore and that, that was what was comforting.

Fi leaned into her as she laid down, body subtly tilting so he could glance at her out of the corner of his eye. What had Ky offered her? A position as a consort of his? A position of power in his kingdom? Access to their magical libraries? He couldn't see why she would find any of them attractive and yet he had felt the excitement fizzing in his veins as she thought of it. Maybe it was that she fancied Ky. That would explain the excitement, he supposed. And the host of other uncomfortable emotions that swam through him faintly whenever she spoke to Ky. He wondered what she felt when he spoke to Mirabella, if she even knew how to suss out the emotions that filtered through the bond. "I have a few meetings to attend, which you can tag along to if you wish but would undoubtedly find horrifically boring. There are some petitioners coming in, so you could could help to advise if that's your cup of tea, and then I have a dinner with Mira, which you're welcome to chaperone."

Nora thought for a moment, thinking how boring the meeting might actually be, honestly she hated being bored. "I think I'll walk around and take a tour of the castle. Since being here she hasn't seen much. "But, if you need me at any point," tapping her wrist she gave him a smile, "you know how to call me." Though she hoped if he did need to call her it would be to put someone in their place, or maybe scare someone. "Goodnight." She turned over away from him, she felt vulnerable when sleeping. What will tomorrow bring? Drifting to sleep she had no dreams, which was rare since usually she had nightmares every night.

(So….. I'm just going to bump this up in case you made a different account or just forget about this RP.)

(Still hoping this will pick back up. It's my favorite Rp.)