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Date: Sat, 01 Jan 2005 13:27:12 -0800
From: "carys murray" <carysmurray@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Subject: [WEB] - The Gala Event
Day 23
Early Morning
Kysen's Room
As the early morning rays washed Kysen in a soft radiant glow she began
her
chants and prayers for the day. She loved this time of the day. It was
her
favorite time, a time where the day was new and fresh and there were no
mistakes in it yet.
Kysen spent an extra hour to ask for guidance with the event, to have
the
gods over see everything and that it would turn out just fine.
When she finished and was almost done with her meditation she heard a
soft
rap on the door and she waited for Tanys to appear and help her with
the
next part of her morning ritual.
She heard the door open and softly shut behind and when she opened her
eyes,
Lucien was standing where Tanys usually did.
Kysen was very aware that she was in the natural suit of her birth.
Lucien
did not seem to notice, and so Kysen slowly rose and wrapped her robe
around
her and joined him.
"Good Morning My Lady." He replied softly and hopefully invoked the
right
amount of awe that he did truly feel.
"Good Morning Lucien." She answered. "What brings you to seek an
audience
this morning?"
"I seek to ask a request of you." He replied swallowing nervously. He
could
not believe he was this nervous. He had performed this ritual many
times,
and yet he worried that she would not allow it, and he had to make sure
she
had it, or she was not going anywhere.
"What is that?" she asked smiling, as she suddenly sensed a shyness
about
him. This intrigued her, because being shy was not one of the
qualities she
would have labeled him with. Boorish, stubborn, demanding and
authoritative
to name a few..
Lucien looked at her face and locked eyes with her and opened his
mouth.
That she stood there grinning like a Che****re cat did not help matters.
She
looked as though she thoroughly enjoyed his discomfort.
"Tonight is a very im****tant night for you." He began. Kysen was
surprised,
for that was not what she thought he was going to ask her. He had been
so
moody and almost snappish for the past few days.
She smiled and nodded and waited for the rest of the sentence. She
knew he
must be working some angle, he must really need her to comply with
something; he had never been this pleasant or nice before. Usually he
just
ordered her to do something. Which did not always work; if he upset
her
enough she would do the opposite of what he requested.
Kysen reflected briefly on their altercation in the car that day he had
found her wandering the city after visiting with Fionula. Lucien
watched
the mix of emotions play across her face and he wondered what she was
thinking. IF only she would trust him, this would be so much easier.
If
only she had been trained all of her life to heed his council.
"I would like to perform an old and ancient ritual that will ensure
your
safety and well being." He answered the question he saw in her eyes.
Again this was not what she thought he would ask. She pondered the
weight
of his request.
"Is this ritual stronger than the one that Tanys usually provides me?"
she
asked.
"Yes my lady, it is, and very necessary, for tonight will draw those of
power and hidden evil to come to seek your light." He tried to explain,
without giving away the fears he felt. He had not been that concerned
until
the meeting with that wolf.
Lucien did not trust him, and knew him to be one of those who sought
those
with power and influence. Whether or not he used them, and tried to
harness
their power he was not sure, and other than his interest in his lady,
he
really did not care.
Lucien looked up to study her face. She was very beautiful, on many
levels,
and he felt a deepening feeling for her. Her protection above all was
the
main focus for him. She was the chosen one, and only she could bind
this
foul demon, and that was where he came in. He would sacrifice
everything
and everyone to ensure this.
He was also growing very aware that the demon whose name could not be
spoken, for it gave him power was moving fast. He had found his new
home
and play ground, and Lucien was shocked at the numerous encounters he
had
come across that showed a multilevel organization.
Lucien was puzzled as to the hows and whys of this, and with constant
guidance from his lord and master, he knew that this was to be a long
battle, and in the center of it all was his Lady.
Kysen studied his features, and saw many new levels to the man or
protector
rather, she had not seen, or was it that she had not noticed? Kysen
knew he
had been sent to protect her, to ensure she was successful. The
Goddess had
spoken her desires for Kysen to allow Lucien to do his duty, as she did
hers. Kysen tried hard to follow her mentor's teachings, but with so
much
of the Gala event taking over her time she knew that she had neglected
or
rather not given her all with her mission.
Suddenly Kysen felt sad and chagrined, and knew that perhaps this was
what
she needed. She had not done the rituals she had lived for during her
past
7 years. She had allowed the modern world, and petty things get in the
way
of what she needed to do.
Kysen looked into Lucien's face and saw him watching her, waiting for
her
response.
"I stand humbled before you my Lord." She bowed her head ever so
slightly.
"You are correct, this is a very im****tant event that needs to be done,
but
I too have not taken my personal duties seriously, and I beg thy
forgiveness
and pardon."
Lucien was not prepared for her response, and his look of shock was
evident
upon his face and she smiled and chuckled softly.
"It appears we have both surprised each other this morning." Kysen said
with
a smile. "Perhaps this means; we are perhaps learning how to work with
each
other?"
Lucien smiled and she had to admit that he was quite handsome, and even
more
so when he smiled. Usually he wore such a glower and sent off waves of
such
menacing that she was surprised most of the staff did not complain.
He was thorough, and knew his job, and she did try to let him do it.
It was
just that sometimes what she felt was the right way, was totally
opposite to
what he wished.
"I am honored that my Lady has accepted this gift. I feel deeply that
it
will help guard you even more, and that is my wish, to keep you safe
and
protected. It is also the wish and desire of my Lord and Master, for
he is
also your mentor's protector."
"Among other things." Kysen softly whispered as she smiled.
Lucien blinked as he heard her words, and realized she knew of the
connection between her mentor and his. He did not understand the ways
of
the Gods, nor did he try to understand, for his duty, his mission was
to
follow his Lord and Master and help him in the fight against the
resonate
evil that lingered in this world.
"So, what must I do to prepare for your ritual?" she asked. She tried
not
to begin to worry about the time, and how much still needed to be done
today, and how little time she had to prepare everything last minute
thing,
and how she needed to have some quiet time, and then the time she would
need
to dress and make her way to...
Kysen chuckled softly as she realized she was doing it again. This was
to
be another lesson, on the priority of things. Do that which is the
most
im****tant, do that which puts your heart in its proper place, and then
all
would flow and settle around that one simple act. The rest would fall
away,
since it was not im****tant in the order of things.
Lucien watched with interest as her brow creased with worry and concern
and
he had learned that look. That was the look she wore when she pondered
her
mental list of all that was needed. He began to feel the frustration
rise
up and he wanted to instruct her on the im****tance of keeping your
priorities simple and all else would fall into place.
Just as he was about to open his mouth, and ruin this special moment
between
them, he heard her softly chuckle and her countenance changed and she
was
again focused on what was before them.
He made a mental note to try and not to jump to the conclusions that
she was
not serious about her duties, and she just worked differently than he
was
use too. After all, she had lived in the world before her induction,
and
altho she was the Chosen one, she still had a hint of the world about
her.
Perhaps that is what the Council of the Gods needed. For there
certainly a
new form of evil that walked in the world and it was so foreign to him,
and
he struggled with it. Perhaps in a way they were to learn and teach
each
other, so they would be stronger to deal with the battle that was to
come.
"If you would follow me my Lady." Lucien intoned softly. "I took the
precaution that you would agree."
Kysen smiled softly and followed him into the bathing chamber and
realized
he had set things up for her. Her heart was touched at the sight, and
she
also realized that Tanys had helped with the preparations.
Lucien helped her into the large bathing tub, and she was surprised
that he
joined her. This was not what she was expecting. She felt the calming
influence of her mentor and her gentle council on the need to follow
this
ancient of rituals.
Lucien felt her tighten and then relax, and feeling her surrender to
this he
felt himself relax not realizing he too had held his breath hoping that
she
would allow this.
Kysen followed his lead, as he bathed her chanting words over her. She
closed her eyes so that she could take in the full meaning of the
prayer
that he invoked over her. It also helped her stay focused and not get
involved in watching him and feeling what was happening between them.
She marveled at the gentleness of his touch, and she felt the awe that
he
felt. Kysen felt her body flush and deepen in its rosy hues. This was
the
only part she did have a hard time with, was the awe and honor that was
paid
to her.
Kysen knew who she was, or better yet, who she had been before the life
altering events that led her here, back home to undo that which she had
started. So, all the bowing, and calling her my lady, and having so
many do
the simple things she use to do. It was hard to deal with on one hand,
and
alluring and intoxicating on the other.
Kysen kept her eyes closed as he continued the first part of the
ritual.
She did feel as though she had been swept away, and this was how it
used to
be; in the glory days of the gods. She enjoyed the sensations that
washed
over her and felt she could get use to this on a daily basis.
Lucien's words caressed her soul and danced around her before seeping
in and
finding its home. As soon as she noticed the warmness of the water
slipping
away, he had already begun to lead her from the water, wrapping the
thick
warm towel around her.
Lucien led her to the next chamber and she lay upon the table and
awaited
the next part of the ceremony. Having her so close, and in such a
vulnerable position heighten the tension that seemed to rise between
them.
Kysen shut her eyes and felt the relaxing calm her mentor sent her. She
got
lost in the feelings that the words invoked as Lucien spoke them as he
anointed her body. She felt the power and magic of the words seep down
to
her very soul. Kysen was not sure just what it was, but she felt as if
she
were the soft sands of a beach as the words, feelings and magic washed
over
her and bathed her in its protection.
Lucien too got caught up in the ritual. He let himself be guided by
his
Lord and Master and he was amazed at the depth of feeling that flowed
through him. He was glad for the centuries of training; for he felt he
too
would have been swept away by the magnitude of it all.
Once the anointing of her body was completed, and the magic protection
and
wards in place Kysen was helped up. She was surprised to see that
Tanys had
arrived and she helped her mistress ready for the last part of the
ritual.
She was led into a small chamber that she had not seen before..or
Lucien had
created it for just this purpose. It was ornately decorated, and it
reminded her of some of the small cubicles she remembered seeing and
pondered about when she had lived in the Sanctuary.
Again she was asked to lie down and with the help of Tanys she felt
relaxed
and closed her eyes awaiting this last part of the ritual that was to
cover
her and protect her from the evil of the world.
Lucien took a deep breath and began the long arduous task of painting
on the
magical symbols that she would carry with her this day. With each
symbol
added to her slight frame the words that invoked them to life was
uttered
with the deepest awe and respect.
This part of the ritual was the final in the trio that created the
protectional barrier that she needed. This was the most im****tant
part, and
there could be NO mistakes. Slowly and methodically Lucien wove the
magic
and Tanys watched with interest as each and everyone of the symbols
came to
life and moved to over her mistress' body only to sink beneath the skin
and
appear to vanish from sight.
Kysen placed herself in a meditation state and allowed the words to
wash
over her and she did feel their power flow through her as they traveled
to
every part of her being. The soft gentle words and council she
received
from her mentor strengthened her as well.
When she was called back from her limbo state and helped up, she was
surprised that she did not carry the marks she was so sure were there.
Lucien slipped from her sight, and Tanys helped her back to her room,
to
help her with her morning meal and then to dress her and help her
prepare
for the night's festivities.
Lucien returned to the small chamber and cleaned up and set things in
order.
If that wolf was correct, then she would need this ritual again, and
perhaps he would have to incor****ate this as a daily part of her
regime. It
would also protect her from the likes of him, and what ever tricks he
might
use to try to worm his way into her circle of influence. No, she would
be
protected from the wolf and his dealings, and along with this new level
of
protection and with him at her side, she would be protected from the
demon
that walked this earth as a man.
Now he could go about with the rest of his duties, and prepare for
tonight.
Lucien had a bad feeling about this Gala Event. He wished he could
talk her
into not going. To allow the mortals to handle the charitable
donations,
the im****tant items had already made their way back and were in the
proper
hands.
This was just the fluff of society, where the rich liked to gather to
try to
impress one another with all that they had, acquired and how much power
they
held. Nothing had changed through the centuries, and Lucien often
wondered
why the Gods bothered with these humans and their weak minds.
As he went about his tasks, and prepared for this event, he felt the
council
and guidance of his Lord and Master comforting. During the ceremony he
had
felt the strong and powerful feelings of his mentor towards hers, and
had he
not had the training mastered for so long, he knew he would have
suc***bed
to them.
* * * * * *
[Kysen's Chamber]
Kysen followed the lead of Tanys as she helped her settle in for her
morning
meal and they chatted happily about the up and coming event for later
in
that evening.
Kysen enjoyed this time of the day with Tanys, and felt sad that in the
previous days, even possibly weeks, she had neglected this special
time. She
knew there had been so much to do and accomplish, but still, she had
neglected one of the pleasures that gave her comfort and strength and
helped
her through the day.
"We need not to allow our special time to slip away from us." Kysen
spoke up
and smiled at her assistant, and friend.
Tanys smiled back at her mistress and nodded. "I agree I have missed
it as
well. But we have also had much to accomplish, and so perhaps we can
revel
in this time and know we can always find a small time for such
pleasures."
Kysen nodded and sipped her tea and felt that all was right with the
world.
Yes, this Gala Event was going to be a success, and the charities would
be
enriched and vested and she could then begin her work at finding he
that she
released and unleashed upon this world.
As they whiled away the morning, chatting happily and making more plans
for
events and how to handle the small organizations under their wings,
Kysen
pondered on the steps she would need to take to begin her hunt.
She smiled as she knew that Lucien would not be pleased with what she
had
already set up in motion. It was the perfect cover of course, and would
enable her to slip into places that she as a normal person would not be
able
to get into. With her connections with Fionula and her access at her
work,
she just knew she would be able to find this being, this demon and with
the
help of her staff, bind him and let the Gods handle him.
* * * * *
Early Evening
Isis Cor****ation
Kysen was a bundle of nerves as she looked one more time at her
reflection
in the mirror. Tanys was hovering near her beaming with pride.
"You are exquisite My Lady." Tanys complimented her Mistress as they
both
looked at Kysen's reflection in the mirror. Kysen smiled and tilted
her
head back and forth a few times, and took one last long turn and
smiled.
"It is perfect isn't it?" she replied. Tanys nodded happily and went
to
open the door. Kysen walked down the hall and then to the main stairs.
As
she walked down slowly, regally all eyes of the household were upon
her.
Lucien waited at the foot of the stairs and watched her elegant decent
down
the stairs. She was breathtaking. She glowed with an inner beauty and
sparkle and with the added magical protection, she would be safe. That
was
truly all that mattered to him. Her Safety.
Lucien extended his arm, and escorted her to the vehicle that would
take
them to this Gala Event that she had created. They rode through the
darkened
city that never slept and enjoyed the lights that sparkled and twinkled
and
became a blur of white as they sped towards their destination.
As they turned up the avenue that led them to where the Gala would
begin it
was bathed in white lights which gave off an ethereal glow and only
enhanced
the feeling of excitement that this night would bring.
As the car slowed and then stopped, Lucien was out and then opened the
door
for Kysen and helped her step out. He nodded to the driver, and once
he had
her on his arm the car slowly pulled away to return at the appointed
time.
Kysen smiled at Lucien and turned her attention to the steps ahead of
her.
She was near to shaking she was so excited. It had been forever since
she
last attended opening night at the Opera, and then the parties and
events
planned afterwards.
Tonight, she was in charge of the event, and she was pleased with how
she
was sure it would turn out. She was saddened that Fionula had not
wished to
attend the opera with her, but she was happy that she was at least
coming to
the charity ball afterwards, and perhaps she would have fun and enjoy
herself for once.
Lucien watched as others looked her way, and he was proud that he was
the
one escorting her. But then, he would have had it no other way. He was
here
to guard and protect her.
To do that, he needed to be on her arm. He had noticed she seemed to
have a
gift for attracting undue notice and attention to herself.
As Kysen entered the box and sat down she looked over the crowd and
tried to
see if she could pick out those she knew would attend the charity ball
later. It was like a large jig-saw puzzle as she picked out a few she
recognized from days gone by.
The lights dimmed, and the soft din of the crowd softened and the soft
opening strains began to be heard as the curtain went up.
It had begun. This was it. This was going to be the best Gala Event
ever,
and one that would be spoken of for years to come.
[OPEN TAG- The Gala Event has started. Those of you who wish to start
at
the Opera and move to the charity ball can do so. If you just wish to
drop
into the ball that is great too. Let's have FUN!]
[SUMMARY]
Early Morning - Kysen is asked to participate in a special ritual by
Lucien,
and she accepts. After the ritual is complete she and Tanys spend some
time
chatting and relaxing. Lucien goes about the rest of his tasks.
Early Evening - Kysen is escorted to the Gala Event by Lucien.
Respectfully submitted by
Carys Murray
Aka
Kysen Skye
Chosen of Ma'at
&
Lucien
Protector of Kysen
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