forum I've got this idea. | RP Idea, might turn into a One-On-One thing-

Started January 23, 2020 by Deleted user

tune

Edit topic

Agape paused, letting the words of the unknown simmer in his mind. He tried to make sense of what he'd said, and it all confused him a little bit. The pain was hard to bear, he didn't quite understand the reasoning behind the apparition's sadness. Weren't guides supposed to be happy, well minded beings? It really stumped him.

"You know what? I ought to try that." He whispered, giving in to the ghost's suggestion. He looked dryly excited for it, and to see his future change, if it even would. More though, he looked forward to the revealing of his friend, that's what mainly excited him. He could care less about the people of his kingdom. "You sound somber." He muttered. "Did you make a mistake, too?"

Athilos chuckled weakly. "I've made plenty of mistakes, some just worse than others." He smiled toward the sky, his eyes squinting as they took in the bright rays of the sun. A singular glistening tear, invisible to the human eye, fell from his pale, blue eyes. "But don't worry," he assured him, "I know you won't suffer the same fate as I." He stood from the bench and walked behind Agape, touching a hand lightly against the king's shoulder. "I have faith in you," He whispered, leaning into the human male's ear.

Agape straightened up, as a colder feeling brushed around him, just like before. The words of the thing repeated in his mind. "Plenty of mistakes…" "You won't suffer…" "I have faith… in you…" He shook his head. "I can tell this means a lot to you. You've shown me a lot of rough respect, and compromise. I think I'll trust you." He decided, aloud. He looked around, and noticed how the townspeople seemed more at ease around him.

"I'll make the kingdom better, I guess." This time, the words were filled with honesty. Athilos had this way of making everything seem okay. "Thank you for this much. Most of the time people show up and yell at me," He mumbled, with a laugh. "I think it might have been wrong to kill the last five." He added, rubbing the back of his neck.

Athilos smiled as the king spoke to him. He was happy that his words had made an impact on the king, glad that he was trusted, for it was truly a pleasant feeling. He nodded at each word the king spoke, his eyes squinting with happiness. His nods slowed liberally until they came to a full-on stop. He blinked a whirl of concern, confusion, and amusement.

"Oh my, kill? That is quite a heafty punishment, your majesty," he giggled slightly at the awkward gestures of the royalty. "But I suppose it's fine since you know it was too far." Began spinning around the bench in dull bliss, gradually slowing to a stop. He raised a curious eyebrow. "If I may ask, how did you execute them? As in, by what means?"

Agape looked sullen, before remembering the methods of his killing. "Well the first two went away because they told me I was spending too much on food. Their deaths were caused by torture, oh their screams…" He muttered. He hated screams, they were kind of scary, and awfully loud. "Then the third was mad because I didn't want to listen to him. I cut his tongue out and hanged him." He whispered. Every sentence drew him to look more frustrated with himself. "I killed the last two with a blade." He whispered.

He pulled his legs closer to his chest, hugging his knees as if he were a scared little kid. "They were my most trusted advisers, I loved them. One day, I felt awful about their opinions, like I couldn't stand it." He added. "Slice, slice, heads on the ground. Even the guards were afraid." He muttered. He shook his head, looking towards the sky. "I wonder if they're still worried about me, if they would have lived if I'd have listened to them.."

Athilos looked at the king with a gaze of great pity. There was no doubt that the king had regretted what he had done, it was painfully obvious. He nodded his head slowly in understanding but had to muster all the will within himself not to rub Agape's back slowly. Instead, he let out a loud sigh and returned to his floating position.

He looked around at the simple town slowly, a memory greeting him at the sight of almost every shop. He looked back to Agape and cocked his head slightly. "If I may ask, why did you voyage out from your castle?" Athilos inquired. "There's not much special in this little town here, well, at least nothing that you'd probably consider special." He crossed his arms and remet the scene of the town. "So why?"

Agape stood up then, as confidence swarmed his sorrowful insides. He raised his arms, big and wide, and faced the town. Emotions swirled around in his mind. "I haven't seen something this beautiful since I was a boy!" He cried, as a few tears rolled down his cheeks. He was too ignorant to swipe them away. "I didn't know that the city could be this glorious, all the people must be living so hard, and it's something I really can't believe I haven't fixed." He rambled, gazing upon his citizens.

People looked at him. Practically everyone heard his words, then. Eyes met the jeweled being, the king of the realm. "I must have been awful to you guys, every single one of you." He said, softly. He didn't want to take all of the blame, and worded his phrases carefully. "I'd like to hear your complaints, every one of them, right here and now." He said, again, more quietly than before. Nervous glances ended up thrown around the outdoors. A lone man stepped out. Agape recognized him as the one the people trusted to voice their complaints, and their wishes. This guy had guts!

"The people demand peace, your majesty." He began, humbly. He took a small bow toward Agape, at which he returned the favor. "They wish for correction of your mistakes, they yearn for a loosening of control." The man continued. "I, Benjamin Lake, am a witness of their wishes." He finished with the grandest of smiles. Agape nervously shuddered, and hoped Athilos would hear his thoughts. "What do I say?" He thought, as fast as he could. For then, he put a hand underneath his chin, as if he were to be thinking.

Athilos's eyes widened at the sudden cry of the king. He truly hadn't expected such an outburst. Although, he was quite happy that the outburst wasn't in insult but rather, admiration. His eyes softened slightly and a small smile twitched on to the specter's face.

He listened carefully as Agape spoke to the people. He was quite happy that he was finally asking the people and listening to what they thought, even if most were too afraid to speak. He had seen such a genuine change in such a short time and was genuinely impressed. He hadn't thought it possible, for someone so deep in their own ego, in their own head, to change with the blink of an eye.

He nodded slowly as Benjamin spoke out about the opinions of the people. He understood what was being said. It was quite true. Being a monarch, it is understandable to rule over the people of the kingdom, but there is a point where sovereignty goes too far and becomes a dictatorship. It wasn't a pretty sight. Guillotines were no longer dormant, blood repainted the flags of nations, screams became battle hymns within all fronts. Nations crumbled, only bitter memories and regret was left behind.

He leaned into Agape's ear and whispered: "Don't make any decisions too hastily, tell him you will speak with your advisors about it."

Agape nodded, as if he'd come to the decision all on his own. "Alas, I'll speak with my advisors on what you all need, and thank you, Benjamin." He said. This was unnatural. This wasn't like him. The faces of the populous revealed that quite evidently. "I know it seems strange, but this kingdom might change soon, for the better." He tried to promise. His eyes shone with pride, the same pride that he had before then. But it felt different, better. He tossed a small gold coin to a child in the front of the crowd, who picked it up and smiled a toothless smile. She smiled back at him, the first one he'd seen in months.

With a nod, the king turned to keep walking. He wanted to tour more of the city. With this attitude, heck, he could go anywhere. His steps were faster, more in tune with the world. His figure slowed him down, but less now. "You know, whoever you are, you deserve to be one of my advisors. How have I not appointed you yet? Aye, if only I knew your face. But I know I have to be patient. Patience is all you demanded from me, aside from kindness and a change." Agape said, to Athilos. He didn't know where to speak to, but he knew he heard.