King for a Day?

[Justice]

       Justice widens his eyes as he gazes over this incredible room. The immaculate artwork, the glowing chandeliers, the enormous windows-- all of this, because of a wish.. Justice looks at the ballroom floor, the beauty and clarity of its reflection evoking a feeling of wonder within his being. All those years, Camellia had access to all of this. All those years, Justice was oblivious to its majesty. All those years, and they have all changed.

       Justice remembers his old life, he remembers the previous circumstances, and he remembers how this situation would never have been a possibility. So why? How is this all here before him? Is this a dream, perhaps? These and similar thoughts flow through Justice's mind like honey, not making much headway at all. Then, Justice realizes what had put him in this situation.

       So..it was the cat... Justice thinks as he remembers the strangeness of that day. Day. What is today? How has Justice's influence been changed. He needs to know whether this has just now become  reality, or if perhaps his entire history has been rewritten. After several moments of thought, the purple haired young man realizes that this reality falls into the latter of those ccategories.

       Justice begins to "remember" the new history that been written for him, but all he sees is the fact that he has always ruled. He sees that his life is now basically a parallel existence to Camellia's previous rule. Justice assumes that reality has been changed so that Camellia never succeeded in placing herself on the throne. Justice sees, however, through the unchangeable fact of memories, that his advisor and guard are not the ones he would have handpicked. Instead, Camellia's previous royals are at his side. Literally.

       Justice looks to his right as he notices that he is not alone. There stands Kane Rafferty, the adviser of the true monarch, the one who got her place via conspiracy and lies. Justice accepts the fact that the way this reality has shifted is not exactly as he would have desired, but he accepts that it will do. Wishing to learn the missing pieces, he looks to his "adviser" as he begins to speak.

       "Sir Kane..this place..it truly is beautiful isn't it? Being here..it makes me so..inspired..tell me..what have you heard of my fair sister? And of my previous handler, Geoffrey. And of my two guards, the old one, and the new.. And the country, what is the current state of my lovely Kingdom. And my partner, where is my partner, the one who hatched into my arms all those years ago. And me, Kane, I wish for your thoughts..on me.. I'm sorry to sound..redundant..Perhaps  you tell me these things often..but this place has aroused a new sense of wonder in me.."

       Justice looks at his hands as he wonders if what he had just said is true. Then, Justice allows a slight gasp to escape him. This is..how.. Camellia.. I mus'nt.. I will not bear the mask my sister bore..not..not if this is my chance..to start..anew..

       

[Kane Rafferty]

The King for a Day

He felt awkward. Like something was totally and completely wrong. But he couldn't put his finger on it. Everything around him seemed right and in place. Except for the fact that King Justice was asking some pretty strange questions. He should already know these. Kane raised his eyebrow calmly. Showing a little surprise, but not enough to make him look like he was questioning the King, just wonder.

"Lord Justice. Your sister has been missing for almost three years now. Don't you remember? Your Pokemon went missing the same time she did. Sir Geoffrey has been missing for months now, thats why you have me. You asked me to take his place due to my experience and expertise in the governmental matter. Especially against the Crystal Kingdom, whom have been getting upset because of constant raids from our kingdom into theirs. Or so they claim. I don't quite know which guards you are talking about Majesty. Odette has always been your assassin. unless your talking about other guards around the castle. She became your blood guard since you pulled her out of prison. But I haven't been around that long. As for my opinion of you and the state of your Kingdom… I have no opinion and I have told you this before if you recall. I am here for the job. And your kingdom is thriving. Everyone seems to be happy and we should be at piece, if it weren't for the muddling of the Crystal Kingdom."

Kane kept a calm and unrevealing expression. The king may be smart in the aspects of fight and battle. But Kane was the complete opposite, being a complete politician. He knew the ways of the court and knew the tricks of the Governmental people. Kane was here to protect the king's reputation and also to create his own. At least that was what he wanted Justice to see and what he worked so hard to conceal. He had learned much about the man from the king's own sister and most of it had been put to good use. So far the king couldn't know his intentions. His intentions to kick him out of office. 

Kane was a careful man. He never showed emotions. Never showed intentions. And never took anything for granted. His expertise was secrets and deception. He was a politician after all. He had tricks up his own sleeve and knew how to catch those of others. He knew the rule book, how it was bent by others and how to break it without being noticed. "Lord Justice, I do not understand what this is about." 

While there were many holes in his story that he couldn't possibly know the answers to, he knew them secretly. Except for the "guards" that he had mentioned, he was fully aware of the rebellion that was rising, the pokemon that was stolen, and the former advisor who was kidnapped. 

Character Name: Kane Rafferty | Tags: Justice

The second Alice was a fragile man of the Diamond

credit Delusional

[Queen Camellia]

Camellia paused, mentally going over the plan as she stood in a tunnel a short ways out from the fortress, and the ballroom, where her informants had said there would be a ball with key diplomats from the Crystal Kingdom were visiting in order to make a peace treaty about the attacks. Not that Justice could do anything about it. Those attacks were from her own men and women, who were busy preparing to make another attack at this moment at the border. Camellia smiled. The Green Knight would strike twice today, the attack sites miles from each other, and at the same time. "Let's see you explain that one, dearest brother..." Camellia watched from her vantage point under a hole as the moon rose to it's zenith. "it's time!"

Clovis stood at guard next to Camellia, his face unreadable. He didn't like Camellia, and he took every chance he could to make it clear, but her spell had worked it's way into his being; he was incapable of betraying her. Standing next to him stood Camellia's own pokemon, Faith. She stood at the ready, as she was trained to. Camellia had worked long and hard with the Gardivoir and had no doubts that the pokemon would be ready to support her if and when she needed it. Cam. I'm ready when you are. I suggest we not tarry any longer; the raid will be starting any minute now, and as you know timing is of the essence.Yes, Camellia. We wouldn't want to be late to your attack on innocent civilians, would we...

Drawing her blade, the sword's edge glowing with an ethereal red light, and held it before her, imagining the ballroom in front of her, specifically of the upper balcony seat which had been left empty by plan. With a downward stroke, Camellia sliced through space itself, and found a rip in front of her leading to the balcony in question. Without pausing, she stepped through the rip, the two pokemon following her.

As she arrived, she pulled back from the edge, making sure she could not be seen, her distinctive green armor and helmet hiding her identity, but being an identity of it's own which was far more dangerous...as planned, Camellia set a green handkerchief on the corner of the balcony. Kane would see it, and would signal to her the diplomats from Crystal. The target would not be leaving the kingdom any time soon...and Camellia's people would declare from the deepest tunnels to the surface that he was kidnapped by Justice's own people, and that the Green Knight was at the boarder at the time of the attack. It was almost too easy, but Camellia didn't let her guard down. It is when one get's cocky that they fall the hardest. She'd already learned that lesson the hard way, and wouldn't let it happen again...

[Ginger]

In these days the white swan was always happy, she actually never changed to her personas, never had to, never was sad or around the color red. She was just free, and happy. She actually performed and everything for the king, she never actually had to kill anyone, merely threaten them. She was walking around in her latest cute outfit, a white robe with a nice fancy white tunic and pants. She was just performing the "Arabian night" a story about this street rat finding true love. She was happily walking about, when she noticed kane speaking with the King. "Hey guys! Such a lovely freezing day!" She had a huge smile and waved in such a fashion, it was not at all very political. She carried absolutely no weapons... She was too comfortable in this King's home... A little too comfortable.. "Sooo, what are we talking about?" she asked curious, wanting to know everything her "king" was up to. She may have a tad of a crush, who knows...

[Justice]

       As Justice links the pieces of the puzzle together, everything begins to become clear. Hearing about his sister's disappearance makes Justice wonder exactly where she has been. He assumes that she left because her plan was foiled, and he assumes that to be the main alteration to this reality's timeline.
  
       Geoffrey, Justice doesn't know what could possibly have happened to Geoffrey. The king knows his adviser would never have left before, however, perhaps the way Geoffrey grew to love Justice changed as well. Then why Kane..? Would I have chosen this man..to be my adviser? He seemed insightful enough then..Justice thinks, remembering that fateful night with the clock.

       Odette..Would I have chosen her too? Regardless..I was right. Odette must have been Camellia's assassin..if parallelism means anything to time..

       Kane..so..even in this reality some things remain. His loyalty toward Camellia most likely stands, but to what extent. Have I been a good enough king? Good enough to prevent Kane's betrayal..Well..I can assume nothing..

       Justice notices none other than his royal "Assassin" walking over toward them. From what Justice remembers from his.."Previous" experience in prison, the entire personality of this girl has changed. She is no longer the dark and cold girl she was. Perhaps it is merely because she was not forced into prison in this reality, or perhaps it is because Justice's rule has been one of peace and happiness, rather than one of..well..Camellia. Justice doesn't ponder over this for very long, but instead, he begins to listen. 

       Just as before, Justice listens to everything. Each voice, each face, each personality trait that he can pull. Justice listens to them all. He logs everything withing the confines of his mind. And he logs something he was hoping he would hear. The high pitched sound of a Pokemon somewhere in the crowd. Justice looks around, searching for the origin of the sound. It is not until he looks up that he sees the cause of the noise. There, sitting squarely on top of the largest, center chandelier, is a Togekiss.

       Justice's eyes widen as he looks upon the creature. Justice remains quiet, however, when the Pokemon looks into his eyes, it flies gracefully down to Justice, landing on his head. When the creature touches Justice's body, a flurry of memories flood into the purple haired king. Memories of the reality that has become his own. Memories of the way in which he met this beautiful creature who seems so acquainted with him. 

       Overall, the memories merely point out to Justice, that sometime after receiving his true partner, Faith, he went to the Crystal Kingdom for an conference. While there, he found a forest. In the forest, Justice received the egg that his alternate self was carrying around before that magical feline succeeded in shifting the world. However, Justice's egg was received long before the alternate Justice's was, and, as a result, the eggs has now hatched and evolved into the Pokemon atop of him.

       Justice looks up at the creature on his head and greets and Odette after listening to her question and comment.

       Hello there Odette, it is quite a lovely evening isn't it? We were just..remembering old times. Weren't we Kane? And you!" Justice says to his partner. "I'm glad to see you're still as lively as ever, Grace." Togekiss jumps in front of Justice, floating in mid air. She nods to Justice. To think..This..This.. is what was in that tiny egg..

       Justice realizes the reason for this extravagant katillion is not merely one of celebration, but it is one of peace. As Justice hears and sees the faces of many who are obviously Crystal Kingdom residents. Justice also notices one man who appears to be the object of many's affection. Justice assumes that this, is the guest of honor.

       A young man runs up to Justice from within the crowd and hands Justice a note. As Justice reads it, he becomes aware of his sister's fate quite quickly. The note is one saying that the border of Crystal Kingdom is under attack once again. Justice assumes that this is all a result of Camellia's genius planning. He assumes that the attacks are a ploy to lower Justice's reputation as a king for randomly attack Crystal without warrant. Justice remembers what Kane had said about the attacks. While the possibility of those being a ploy was high then, the possibility of these multiple attacks being something special is enormous in Justice's mind. Justice wonders, if perhaps that cat could have possibly sent him to this time plane, a climax, for a reason.

       Justice looks to the main entrance, where he sees a collection of his royal guard standing. He must make an important decision. Does the king send his strongest force against these rebels? Or does he keep them here, to prevent his own safety from being compromised. While Justice assumes that Camellia has something in mind, Justice cannot stand for this. With a nod, Justice tells the guard to leave, and quickly get to the border and stop the attacks, an action Justice must not have made before.

       A fanfare begins to play and all of the guards at every window raise their swords in honor of the commencement of the party. As if instantly, the people gathered displace out of Justice's way, creating a pathway to the stage on which he is expected to make a speech of some sort. Justice walks up to the stage, where he notices the orchestra and.. -Justice lets the smile on his face grow even more- the invention Justice had been planning on for years. This creation, which Justice had dubbed the "Soulboard" is a beautiful black instrument, large and shiny. A musician sits at it, playing a soft melody on its black and white keys.

       Justice looks behind him and motions for his friends to follow. Not wishing for Kane or Odette to be out of his sight, as they are the only faces he truly recognizes withing this crowd. He also motions for the Crystal Kingdom delegate to come to the stage. As he does, Justice begins speaking, Togekiss resting on the podium in front of Justice's body.

       "Welcome, fair people! It is wonderful to see all of you gathered together on this fine night. As you all know, I have gathered you all here today, because today is a very special day. First of all, I would like to thank my guard Odette, and my adviser Kane, for all of their wonderful help in making my rule, a rule that all of you can enjoy." After a round of applause, Justice continues speaking.

"As many of you know, there have been rumors that I myself have been sending my own troops across Diamond borders and attack Crystal. I wish to inform you, here and now, that all of those rumors, are lies! I have just made sure, that the rebels responsible for these attacks will be dealt with." A smaller applaud ensues as Justice continues to speak.

"Now then, the true reason we are here, is this man." Justice points to the Crystal delegate standing next to him. "This man is a representative of the Crystal Kingdom, and we have both come up with the terms for a treaty of peace. One, I hope, will stand even the tests of time!" A larger applaud follows, but Justice isn't quite finished.

"Finally, I wish to inform all of you, that I have already chosen, the next heir to my throne." A few gasps escape some of the older members of this group, surprised that a man as young as Justice would already have heirs. "My heir to the throne, is a person you all know well. Or at least, the heir is a person I wish you could all get to know well. The new heir to the throne...Is my sister Camellia!" A silence settles over the crowd as Justice signals for the music to begin. As the "Soulboard" begins to cue the music, Justice explains his decision. " Many of you know that Camellia has been gone for several years. But I assure you, she was merely gone, training to be a monarch, just as I have. Worry not my people, for I am sure, that the decision I have made, is not one I have made in vain. I assure you, that Camellia will be a ruler just as adequate as I, if not on a caliber above me."

With a rumble of drums, and a onset of horns, the entire crowd begins to cheer and shout as Justice steps down, shouting his last comment to his people. "Now then, the final announcement, is that Camellia will be joining us today, making her debut as Diamond Kingdom's newest royal. Make sure all of you say hello to her if you see her, that is..if you can find her!"

       Justice steps down, from the podium and motions for the delegate to come over with him onto the floor. Justice has finished what he hopes to be the first step to succeeding. He looks to Odette and speaks. "May I have this dance?" Justice says, grabbing the girl's hand in his. The delegate dances next to the king, dancing with his wife who has accompanied him. 

       "Come Kane! Have a little fun with us!" Justice knows, however, that the word "fun" will most likely not be a descriptor for the outcome of this evening.

[Kane Rafferty]

King For a Day

To be quite frank, Kane felt sick just thinking about what might have to happen in the next few hours. He could tell already that something was going to go wrong. Just because this involved King Justice, Odette, Camellia, and himself. Four of the most dangerous people in the kingdom. Not including the people of the Crystal kingdom who themselves were dangerous. He trusted that Camellia knew what she was getting them into, but he wondered what the God's had in mind for this night.

When Odette walked into the room Kane couldn't help but shift in position at his discomfort at her presence. It wasn't that he was afraid of her, in fact she was more obnoxious then scary to him, but he was nervous of her potential. She could very well be the end of the entire plan, depending on how she was dealt with.

As the night started with the King standing up to give his speech, Kane couldn't help but glance in the upper corner of the room, searching for the little white flag that Camellia would wave at him. The spot was so inconspicuous even he had to scout out the area before the ball even started. He even rehearsed this day before the plan was even concrete. It had been decided long before he became advisor. And he was quite nervous about the whole thing.

Of course until he heard Justice's speech. His heart stopped, he was sure of it, and he was sure he was going to die from a heart attack. His eyes widened and his breath caught in his throat. How DARE he say that. How dare he mock Camellia like that. Not that he really cared for the kindness within the words, but it was the kindness that he knew would mock and anger Camellia. Not that he cared for Camellia's feelings, which he knew very well that she didn't have them, but since she was his leader he had some obligation to defend her. How dare Justice tell his sister that she was his heir despite their lengthy separation. How could he separate himself from her and then say that she was the new queen of the Diamond Kingdom?

But as the king began to end his speech Kane forced himself to relax his mind and hope that the shock of everyone else would hide his own reaction of shock. He was glad to know that he hadn't reacted with a noise like a gasp, or with a bodily movement. He kept his composure and relaxed his muscles. He would not reveal himself now, even through this event he had to be careful about when his identity became revealed. Especially if this plan was blown over. If it was then Camellia would still need him as an inside man. This couldn't fail.

This was around the time that his eyes lifted to the secret spot, and he noticed the flag. He didn't know how long it had been there. It could have been there since the beginning of the speech or have been placed there in the middle of it. Either way, he knew he had to signal the names of the diplomats. They had already set up a communication system, so that he wouldn't get caught at all. 

Dancing.

When Justice asked Kane to come out onto the floor with them to dance, Kane smiled. He in turn offered his hand to a beautiful black haired women on his right. This was Kane's sister. He would rather dance with his sister then someone he didn't know. Especially because he would rather stay as far away as possible from personal feelings with another women. So he went on the floor and led his slightly older sister in a dance with the music. Each step and sway and motion was a message to the one watching the progression. He kept it simple enough that he seemed to be doing everything else the others were doing, but he made sure that it was noticeable enough for Camellia to see everything.

He was trying to communicate to her that the name of the Crystal Kingdom Ambassador was Alandre Russelle and his wife was Lily Russelle. Just because Justice pulled a gutsy move didn't mean Kane had to be effected by it. It changed nothing. At least nothing on his end of the bargain anyway.

Character Name: Kane Rafferty | Tags: Queen Camellia, Justice, Ginger

The second Alice was a fragile man of the Diamond

credit Delusional

[Queen Camellia]

Camellia listened to her brother's anouncement, and felt her blood run cold.I'm his heir...?
Camellia felt like the world stood still as her mind raced, determining the best next plan of action. Of course...This would be perfect... "Thank you, dear brother. You have made this much easier than it needed to be..." Camellia spoke under her breath, her eyes watching as Kane signaled that the Crystal convoy was the fat man and his trophy wife, the Russelles. Camellia watched the pattern of the dancers, specifically of Justice and of The Russelles, and timed her actions so that the two were almost adjacent.

Then, the timing perfect, Camellia sliced open space, creating a rip between the space in front of Camellia, and the place where Justice was standing. The proof was when Justice froze, his face full of confusion and pain. Camellia then took a step back, and then charged the rift, errupting out the other end of the rift, and out of Justice's chest, a green knight covered in red gore. As the nobility screamed in fear and terror, the Green Knight stepped foreward, placing a hand on Lord Russelles' shoulder, and sliced an opening in space again, this time to a secure cell hidden within the Rebellion's base. Pulling the nobleman, and thanks to her deathgrip, his wife as well, into the rift, the Green Knight deposited the two within the cell, and then sliced through time, once again to the palace, Leaving Faith and Clovis behind to take care of the captured nobles.

This time, she ducked into the royal tailors, and there found many dresses that Geoffrey had made for the Ladies of the court before his untimely encounter with herself. Finding a dress that fit her, she quickly removed the bloodstained armor and slipped into the dress, which took a bit of time, but she'd planned for that. As she finished, she stashed the armor within the room behind a pile of textiles, and rushed as quickly as the dress would allow back to the courtroom, all the while building up a facade of worry from the adrenaline of the exertion.

As she reached the room, the guards who WERE present were rushing around the body of the late king, and Camellia froze, and then screamed. As the closest guard turned to see what the new worry was, no doubt hoping to see the Green Knight, he instead saw the shocked and horrified expression of the King's sister, the heir to the now empty thrown, and stepped forward to protecter her, both from this teleporting knight, and from the image of her brother's corpse. Camellia ignored the guard, and when he physically grabbed her, to drag her to safety, she let him, while pretending to resist violently. The guard was smart, and slipped the queen-to-be into the nearest broom closet, grabbing several of his co-workers to stand guard outside while he stayed within to make sure she was alright. "Your Majesty, are you alright?" Camellia looked at the guard, her face still frozen in shock.

"Yes, I'm fine. What about Justice? He's going to be fine too, right? Don't call me Majesty, that's Justice's title!" The guard's face was one of sympathy, as he gripped her shoulders and looked her in the eye.

"Listen to me, the royal healers will do what they can, but until they are done, one way or another, I need you to be in charge. Can you do that for me, your Highness?" This guard was smart. He was bargaining with her, walking her through the stages of grief. That made things even easier.

"...ok. Yes, I can do that. Until he gets better!" Camellia gave him a fierce glare. The guard's returning stare was one of supreme doubt, but little did he know that increased Camellia's resolve, instead of breaking it.

If things went according to plan, Camellia would take the thrown, the Green Knight would be hunted down, and the rebellion squashed by the new grieving queen, and the return of the lost delegates would shore up the shaky relations with Crystal. All she needed, was for Justice to not survive his injuries...

[Odette Nevermore]

Odette was surprised when the king had asked her to dance, they had something going on, but she did not realize just how strong that thing was. She graciously accepted his hand and started to dance, everything seemed so perfect... Almost like a dream.... A dream that soon turned into a nightmare... Right then.. Right when they were going to kiss... The he stopped... Confusion and pain written all over... Odette did not understand, did he not love her? Were they not true lovers? Then that is when it happened.. The moment that will haunt her for the rest of her life.. a Green armored knight... appeared out of her love... possibly killing him right then.. She found herself frozen to the spot not comprehending.. Why did this happened? She found herself mentally collapsing not understanding.. What about her happy ending? She found tears rising and herself screaming.. It seemed that everything had gone black and cold.. What was this! This pain! Soon she forgot about her love, and only the scenes were playing in her head....


She found herself having millions of flash backs of her past life in the Crystal Kingdom, locked in a cold damp dark place. She found her whole life just destroyed in that moment. So harsh this pain she started to bleed red blood. Her consciousness was trapped in a multiple persona confusion and mix. Odile seemed the logical choice... But.. The red... The red.. The black. The red.. The shattered Swan. All Shattered all shackled all gone.. All gone... "Green is an ugly color! You must all be red!" She shouted out of pure spite and anguish... As her red swan was taking over in rage and anger... The black swan could not contain the situation.. it was too out of control.

By this point the Green armored Knight was gone, the angered Odira ignored the king's body and pulled the sword out of the hilt. "All green shall bleed red this day..." The enraged Odette yelled, ignoring her surroundings... and the King that could just be laying there alive... She soon charged in an attack to the people nearest wearing the color green, instantly killing them like they were nothing..

[Queen Camellia]

Camellia remained hidden in the broom closet with the guardsman, while outside the remaining guards attempted to calm the situation and find the missing knight, as well as the two who he had taken with him when he left. Kane stood to the side, organizing search parties into a cohesive pattern, and mentally applauded Camellia on such an excellent plan, having seen her appear and be taken aside by the guards for protection earlier.

He saw that Odette had become violent in rage and grief, and sent a group of guards to calm her down for her own safety. "take that sword from her and pin her down if you have to. She's distraught and doesn't know what she's doing..."

One of the court healers arrived then, and Kane sent him to the late King, pretending to be glad the man was there. Not that it mattered, after being ripped open like that, and having waited for so long...there was already a sizable pool of red surrounding Justice's body...

[Justice]

As Justice and Odette dance, it becomes obvious that what Justice had assumed about Kane is correct. So..Camellia..Have you changed..or have your methods stayed the same.. Justice thinks, now doubting the fact that everything in this world was shifted into a different reality. Then, Justice looks to Odette, he wonders exactly meant to him in this life..He wonders if perhaps things really could have turned out this way. Then, Justice for whatever reason feels the impulse to show his feelings for his guard. Justice leans in to kiss her dancing partner, not really knowing why he feels the way he does..

Then, all of a sudden, it isn't Justice's heart that is being poured out upon Odette, it is Justice himself being poured out on the dance floor. What..is this..Is it.. Then, as Justice sees the knight appear from within his body. So Palkia..was it you that stayed unwavered by the wish..or was it my sister.. Justice thinks as he falls to the ground, not truly feeling the full effects of the physical pain, but moreso feeling remorse: remorse that he hadn't wished for that which he did.

Justice, as his body hits the ground, feels a deep desire that the wish he had made could be different. If anything, Justice would have wished that he and his sister could have lived together in happiness forever, but of course, he didn't, and that is what shakes his heart, not the blood loss, but the love.

As Justice watches Odette change into a whole new person, he hears something, two things actually. He hears his companion Togekiss crying out in a way he has never before heard a creature cry, and he hears his sister. Camellia..so..your plan was this.. Justice thinks, smiling at the fact that at least his sister's mind remained as it was. At least..it will be the mind that killed me..that will..help you survive.. Justice thinks.

Grace quickly, faster than ever before, flies to Justice, as she previously flew into the air once again to watch the dance. Grace holds out her wings, putting them together and she creates an orangish orb of energy carefully created especially for Justice. The orb, a Present from Togekiss to Justice, is aimed for Justice's wounds, and, for a moment, the orb appears to be working, it appears to be helping the king to be healed, as the blood slows its flowing from a gushing to a trickle, however, the loss of blood to flow helped a bit more than the move Togekiss used..

Togekiss looks around her, angry at the green knight, however, not wanting to leave Justice's side. She looks around her, her mind struggling for answers, and then, she realizes the facts. Just as Justice had in his previous life, Togekiss knew of Camellia's ways from the beginning, but, because of Justice's assurance, Grace never worried for her trust in her master is stronger than her trust in Camellia.

Togekiss tries, she really does try thinking of a way of going about this, she tries to think of a plan as Justice always had, but truly, she can think of few ideas. So, Togekiss does what she knows to do, she sings. More specifically, she hums, however, she does so loud enough to gain the attention of all present. Her tune is more beautiful than that of the musicians, and yet her tone is more firm than that of the loudest of horns.

With gesters with her wings, Togekiss points to Justice, and then to a suit of armour, she then plays out the motions of the attack, trying to get the people to understand. She then creates an Aura Sphere around her entire body, allowing her to see the auras of all those present, searching for any aura similar to Justice's own. Then, as she locates Camellia, she uses an Air Slash to cut the door without damaging the those inside. She looks at Camellia and points directly at her, humming the darkest tune the little creature can make up.

She floats elegently, looking at the culprit of the attack, ready for anything. Have the people understood and believe her show? Or have they ignored her as a deranged Pokemon in mourning?

[Odette Nevermore]

Odira felt the impact of several guards trying to stop her.. But sadly in her rage she just seemed to powerful and unstoppable.. Though for some odd reason she just stops in midstep, as if noticing for the first time that her king may live.. In that one midstep, two guards got a hold of her and slammed their hilts in the back of her neck, knocking her out.. With the girl now knocked out that awaited calmly for Kane's next orders of what to do with the girl. When a loud lovely singing made them turn and look to see the Late king's pokemon trying to explain something... The morons had no idea, what the mad pokemon was doing.. Even after the pokemon sliced the door holding the new heir... The guards looked at one another unsure what to do.. one wanted to ask Kane what to do with the girl.. While the other.. The other wanted an explanation of what the pokemon was trying to explain.. Both decided to just lay the girl down and head their opposite directions...

Odette's body now on the cold floor... Odile gradually gain consciousness and gradually picked herself off the floor... "What the... ugh... my head.." was all she said before noticing the scene all around her.. The dead bodies.. the shock faces.. Some guards now questioning the princess.. others trying to defend the princess.. Just total chaos... She then noticed the King seemed to be gradually healing.. Memories flooded painfully into her head as she decided best course of action... Did the king's sister betray him? No.. he trusted her.. But.. why... Who is this green armored knight? how did he appear inside the king... ugh.. my head... She gradually picked herself off the floor, and made her way to the blade she had dropped on the floor. one of the guards noticed and tempted to stop her, she held her hand up, "No.. I am fine... Just a headache.. please.. go check on the king and healer.. ugh.." The guard seeming to take the order gave a nod and went over to help the king and the healer.

Odile looked over at Kane her eyes deadly sharp and shouting out in a claim that he was part of this, and she knew it. She never trusted the guy.. She knew in some pit of her stomach he had done this. Calmly she walked over to him, "You. don't play innocent. Tell me everything." she pretended to have authority over him.. but in reality he had more authority than she.. and will probably not tell her anything.. She felt a tad dizzy from the knock out.. but lucky for her.. the knock out merely forced a switch between the swans.. Allowing her to gain control of the situation.

[Queen Camellia]

Camellia looked up in surprise as Justice's flying Rattata tried to pick a fight with her. The guards were undecided on who to believe, and Camellia realized she needed to play this very carefully; she didn't have her sword to get away quickly with...

"What are you doing, Grace? I...I don't have any healing abilities! I...I can't...I can't help him...I...I can't do anything...but...what about you!?! You can heal him! Why are you asking me to help, when I cannot! Please! Heal Justice! I beg of you use your power, because I don't have any!" Camellia's eyes were puffy from the tears that streamed down her face, a useful trick, although seldom used.

She pointed back at the Togekiss accusingly. He had stopped healing the king to point angrily at his heir, his sister, it was obvious that both of them were delusional from grief, but at least Camellia had a point that could be supported, and everyone would be thinking it; heal the King, protect the Princess. The Togekiss was doing neither, and in fact by inaction was harming the first, and in action was harming the second. Most of the guard nodded to themselves as she spoke, her words ringing of truth, the lies being the unspoken conclusion that the soldiers came to on their own...



Kane looked at the woman before him. She was obviously grief-stricken, but there was something else in her eyes he did not like. He would have to watch this girl; she was not as kind as she had seamed. He would have to tell her something, she wasn't going to accept no for an answer. Kane decided to tell a half-truth.

"Odette, please. We must see to the royal family's safety. If you must question someone, question the guards who could not stop that horrid knight in green..." Kane looked around, continuing to give out orders to those not doing anything, although he kept his voice on the quiet side, so as not to disrupt Camellia, who was weaving her own web of lies against that flying Rattata of a Togekiss. He then returned his gaze to Odette, as if giving in.

"Fine. In truth, I've always known where the Princess has been these past years. I was the one who helped the King hide her, slip her out of the palace, and indeed, out of the capital. Tonight was the night he planned to welcome her back. In truth she's only been back in town since earlier today. She was to hide in the upper balcony, and await Justice's announcement, where she would slip down to the ballroom floor, and play their little game of "find the princess". It seams, however, that the Green Knight did his work after Her Highness had slipped down the stairs, which is why she screamed so much after the Knight struck." Kane turned to Camellia as he said this last part. "Were it not for that, we would likely be struggling to save two members of the royal family tonight. Now if you'll excuse me, I must see to it that the King is removed to a more protected location. I will not have him in such an open place while that Knight is still free to return and finish what he started." Kane turned to another guard, seemingly by chance (although it wasn't; Kane had been waiting for this man to come to him), this was the guard who had been standing watch with Camellia in the broom closet, and had come to Kane seeking assistance.

Before he could speak, Kane pointed towards the back of the hall. "Take the Princess and go. There is a safe-room hidden in the King's Quarters, the Princess knows the way in." The guard nodded, and turned back to the queen, although he waited for her to finish her argument with Grace before stepping to her side, and whispering in her ear that they needed to make for the King's bolt-hole. Kane knew that he'd never had the chance to tell Camellia where the switch for the door was, but he hadn't the time and would have to rely on her intuitive skills to figure it out; Her knowing of the king's bolt-hole would help to cement her claims of innocence.

[Justice]

Justice's body..it moves. Ever so slightly, it moves. Justice's breathing seems to have stabalized as a result of Grace's attempt. Of course, this hasn't stopped the bleeding in any way or form, but at least..the king has a chance..maybe. Grace listens as Camellia spews her lies, and she watches as the people begin to sway toward her way of thinking. Grace can't understand why anyone would accept Camellia's words over the King's personal partner, however, she has no time to waste.

Togekiss quickly flies over to a suit of armor and sets the helmet of it next to Justice. She creates a humming Healing Bell sound by touching the helmet and causing it to vibrate with the energy of the move. Togekiss quickly flies toward Camellia, before she has the chance to leave, and motions for her to stay put, smiling at her with the sweetest smile she's given all night. What on earth is that bird doing? a bystander thinks, watching as the bird flies through the halls at a breakneck speed.

Togekiss moves at an Extreme Speed, even creating a contrail of white light as she flies through the castle. Finally, the Fairy type halts when she reaches her destination: Justice's room. Togekiss quickly opens the door, and the Pokemon within it, Dawn, a sylveon, is happily playing with a boquet of flowers.

Togekiss, as quickly as she can, explains what had happened, and, of course, Dawn is horrified. Togekiss explains further, however, what Dawn must now do. Dawn nods, signaling her trust in Grace's judgment. And, without any more formalities, Togekiss flies Dawn into the main ball room. Grace is happy to see that she has made fast enough, for Camellia, the real one because of her aural projection, is still standing where Grace left her. Once again, Togekiss sings, however, this time, her voice is meant to call attention to the Pokemon before her, who is now glowing a faint lavender glow.

Dawn, with a quick burst of energy, lights up the entire room with a holographic display of light, forming a three dimensional image. This image, is of the green knight slashing through Justice just as hit had happened, a testiment to Dawn's knowledge of the situation, then, with another burst, the image shifts to the green knight, and Camellia. the Green Knight and Camellia are both separate, until Dawn makes it appear as if the Green Knight was just a suit of armor, without anyone inside. Then, with one final burst, the Green Knight's armor is placed on Camellia's projected body, and the image is slowly moved onto the real Camellia in the crowd.

Grace, now sure that her point has been made, points accusingly at Camellia, with her wing as she flies over to Justice and begins creating a sphere of Aura whiter than any anyone in the kingdom has ever before seen..