Kyrisse

You can never leave Neverland

Lu!!! Hiya! ^_^ is this gonna be a dark themed roleplay?

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Several more steps and Alessandra found the hidden path between the thick but well maintained shrubs. She looked back, half expecting to see Lambert following her. When all she saw was an empty pathway, she sighed in relief and wasted no time to cross the border between visibility and invisibility. She reached down and gathered her skirt about her to keep it from catching on the plant stems. Hidden by trees arranged in a maze like configuration, she made her way to the center, her soft soled flat shoes making no sound on the granite floor. It was the same pair of shoes her aunt had told her not to wear. But it was because she felt most comfortable in them that she did, despite having a choice between several high heeled varieties. If her aunt only knew, she would most probably look at her with that exasperated look she always gave her whenever she did something the older woman thought silly. She chuckled at the thought. Several more steps and she was in the small clearing in the center of several trees in a circular configuration. Although she hadn't visited the spot for several years, she knew it well from memory. The moonlight shone on the old swing that hung on an old gnarled tree in the center of the glade. She laughed gleefully at the sight of it as it brought about so many fond memories. Playing in it with the Queen and the youngest royal child, Avril, being the majority of it. Comfortable in being alone, she again lifted up her skirt and almost ran to the wooden swing. Upon closer inspection, she noted that the swing seat has been replaced by a shiny and smooth new slab of wood. Even the rope that secured the swing onto the huge tree branch looked fairly new and sturdy. She smiled widely, thankful that someone had the good sense of maintaining the area and the swing itself. She took hold of the rope, sat herself on the wooden seat and pushed off. She began giggling like a child as she felt the wind blow through her hair as she went higher and higher.

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"Mud? You think that would be an appropriate theme?" Alessandra laughed, feeling a lot more comfortable with Edward than earlier. Maybe someday she'll get to know him better, see through that veneer. Maybe. But for now, he was the charming first born and he had guests to entertain. She gave him a curtsy at the end of the dance and let him lead her off the dance floor, right where a group of girls were obviously waiting for him. And... Oh no... Lambert. His smile immediately turned to a frown as soon as Edward returned to the dance with another partner. "Enjoyed yourself?" He asked haughtily. "I expected you to decline the Prince since we're together." His voice was loud enough for the people near them to hear. Several glanced their way. Alessandra was sure he was doing it on purpose. She felt her temper rising at his tone. Her cheeks already flushed pink in anger, she fought to maintain her composure and gave him a tight smile. "Oh, we are? A few visits and a few gifts DOES NOT mean we are together, Lambert. I remember explicitly telling you that." Damn it. She cursed herself for the hundredth time for wearing the rose pin he had given her that one time. A chagrined look crossed Lambert's face, making him look like he had eaten something sour. "Well then why don't we make it official?" He asked, turning the sour look into a sweet smile or at least what he thought looked sweet. "No." Alessandra automatically replied, growing more and more irritated at the blonde haired boy by the second. Before he could say anything else, she turned on her heels and marched away, desperate to get away from the man boy who seemed to think she liked him. She weaved in and out of the crowd with no real plan on where to go. The important thing at the moment was to get as much distance between them as she can. It seemed to take forever to dodge people here and there. Several times she had to pause to greet an acquaintance. But soon she found herself standing in front of a glass door. Through it, she could see the garden she played in when she was a child. She could remember a spot in the garden hidden by a copse. She looked behind her. Lambert was nowhere to be seen but she was sure he'd be looking for her. Ugh. There were so many words she can think of to describe him but right now, she had to hide. She reached out, pushed the door open and slipped out, making sure no one noticed. No one did. She wasn't as important as Edward to be noticed. Once outside, she sighed in relief, letting the cool breeze blow through her hair. It had been so stuffy in the crowded ballroom. She paused for a second, lifted her skirt off the floor and headed into the garden, following the cobblestone path and keeping an eye out for that hidden pathway that would lead her to the spot she knew Lambert wouldn't be able to find.

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Typical Edward advising her to think only of the moment. He probably said it to all the women he danced with. Alessandra's mind wandered back to Stephen and wondered what he would have said when they had been able to dance earlier. Would he have said the same thing? He was so different from the older prince despite a very close resemblance between them. Her mind took a turn and drifted to who she liked best. She found herself pausing at the thought. Edward was charming but she had no idea what laid beneath all the bravado. Stephen was shy and quiet almost to a fault. She has never been able to talk to him longer than a simple hi or how are you because he had always looked like he didn't want her around. And that makes Stephen a mystery to her as well. In the end, she had no answer to the question she asked herself. For a few seconds she looked distracted as the thoughts ran through her head. But when Edward asked about her age, she snapped back to the present. "I'll be turning 18 in two months." She promptly replied and gave him a smile to cover for the momentary distraction. She chuckled when he mentioned remembering her at 5 years old. "I must have looked so silly then. Always playing in the garden and always ending up covered in mud from head to toe." At the mention of the queen planning a party for her, she shook her head. "Oh, no, no. There's no real need to throw me a big party." She stated, personally preferring a small celebration over a big ball like the one they were in now. She glanced towards the Queen and found her watching them both with a big smile on her face. Almost like a mother to her, she realized that the Prince was right, the Queen would insist.

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Alessandra's thoughts lingered on Stephen for a while, worried that the earlier encounter with his brother might have embarrassed him, maybe even offended him. Would he be standing to the sides watching them? Or would he return to the balcony? She made a mental note to seek him out later. Meanwhile, the music, the people and all the twirling was making her giddy. Being in the arms of the handsome prince helped lift her mood as well. All thoughts of the shy prince were temporarily pushed out of her mind. "Yes, the festivity is delightful." She replied, her cheeks flushed pink at the further compliment she received. As Edward swept her across the dance floor, she caught sight of Lambert again. He stood at the sidelines, watching her dance with the prince with a frown on his face. Clearly, he expected her to gravitate towards him given the amount of time he had spent visiting her and of course, the amount of expensive gifts he showered on her. Unknown to him, she had given the chocolates and the flowers to the house servants. The baubles she kept as respect although she rarely wore them. The one time she did, Lambert had assumed they were already a couple and it took her several more visits to convince him that they weren't. But she doubted that she convinced him entirely. She brought her attention back to her partner and smiled prettily at him. "You're wonderful dancer, Prince Edward. I'm sure all the women will be lining up after me to dance with you."

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Despite Alessandra's lingering doubt that Stephen really wanted to dance with her, she found herself pleased and a little excited about the whole thing. She looked forward to twirling on the dance floor and seeing her skirt flare around them. A pleased smile worked its way on her lips. She hoped the prince would at least loosen up when they started dancing. He had one of the most charming smile she had ever seen but it was always tinged with some sort of self consciousness. Maybe losing himself in the dance would bring that smile out. She looked up at him and saw him swallow hard. Blinking, Alessandra looked to dance floor as they descended the last step of the stairs and realized that the music had stopped. The crowd parted, adding more to her confusion. Surely there was nothing special about her descending the stairs. She almost laughed at the idea. But she was on the arm of the second born prince. It was only natural for the people to take notice of that. They were, no doubt, stopping for him. And then, a tall man in red and gold regalia walked towards them. Edward. Edward approached with a dazzling smile on his face. It was strange that he was actually looking at her. And what more, here he was, telling his younger brother that SHE was his partner. He continued to explain that the Queen wanted him to dance with her. Upon hearing that, a decline immediately came to her mind. Couldn't she find someone to dance with her just because they wanted to? She saw Lambert in the corner of her eye and she immediately dismissed the thought. It was downright impolite to decline the heir to the throne. Instead of saying anything, she smiled at him but glanced back at Stephen, half expecting him to tell his brother that she was dancing with him. But he stood frozen on the spot, staring at Edward. And Edward was already sweeping her away. Alessandra's eyes lingered on Stephen even as Edward swept her away. When he didn't make a move, she sighed inwardly and turned her attention to the prince that was now her unexpected dance partner. She mirrored his smile. "Thank you." She replied politely. "You look handsome yourself." She complimented back as she let Edward's arms lead her to the tune and tempo of the music.

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Alessandra, having already given the Prince a way out of his sister's suggestion, felt awkward and ridiculous. She was, in her own way, pretty. With long black hair and bright emerald green eyes, she could turn several heads. But compared to the women that flocked around both royal princes, she was plain. What did she expect in tonight's ball anyway? Edward had always ignored her while Stephen had always been uncomfortable whenever she was in close range of him. Among the siblings, it was only Avril who seemed to delight in her compnay. Suddenly, she regretted stepping out into the balcony. Maybe it had been better to stay in the ballroom and tolerated Lambert's excessive arrogance after all. The prince might think she was trying too hard to get his attention. She opened her mouth to excuse herself but she immediately clamped it shut when Stephen asked to escort her to the ballroom. She blinked at the offered arm. In the corner of her eyes, she saw Avril nodding furiously. A warm flush colored her cheek as she took his arm and let him lead her back to the ballroom. "You don't have to push yourself just because your sister told you to do so." She said in a voice soft enough that it can be easily missed amidst the music playing in the ballroom.

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Alessandra looked relieved when she and Avril was finally out of the balcony and away from the grand ballroom. She glanced back, making sure Lambert didn't follow them and when she saw that he was nowhere on sight, instantly felt silly and a little guilty about how she had avoided the boy. Grinning sheepishly, she turned back and saw two figures on the balcony with their backs turned. When Avril spoke up, the two men turned. The man who appeared to be a guard hurried back to his post, a pink tinge coloring his cheeks. Stephen, on the other hand, looked uncomfortable upon noticing her, despite the smile on his face. The prince's discomfort was nothing new. He always seemed uncomfortable around her. Nevertheless, she found herself crestfallen. She couldn't help but think that maybe she was to him what Lambert was to her. She kept the smile on her face when he greeted her and gave him a polite curtsy. When he looked away, her smile faltered a bit. "Yes, we came to find you." Was all she could say as encouragement to the princess. She turned towards Hiro when introduced and gave him a warm smile. "It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance, Hiro." In the corner of her eye, she noticed Avril. She turned to her just in time to catch the embarrassed look. She was about to ask the princess what was wrong when the latter suggested that Stephen dance with her. She immediately shook her head, thinking of sparing the prince further discomfort by declining even before he said anything. "No need to obligate yourself, Prince Stephen. I'm not very fond of dancing."

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Alessandra agreed readily when the princess suggested they go find the second born prince. Like him, she preferred a quiet place. Yet being a female, enjoyed the occasional party and the chance of dressing up and looking pretty. As they weaved in and out of the crowd, she spotted a brown haired boy with spectacles and numerous freckles on his nose. Seeing him, her pace quickened. It was Lambert Greyson, son of her father's acquaintance. Several times, he had called upon her at home, bringing her chocolates, flowers and fancy baubles. Along with the expensive gifts were his grand stories. Every single visit consisted of him bragging about his many accomplishments. It bore her to no end but each time she politely listened and gave small comments whenever appropriate. But maybe tolerating it gave the boy the false belief that she enjoyed the company and the stories. Seeinh him make his way towards her now gave her the urgency to get away as fast as she could. When the servant directed them to the balcony, Alessandra hurried towards the stairs. "Hurry." She whispered to Avril urgently.

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Alessandra nodded in agreement at Avril's words. Boys in a ball like the one they were in do tend to flock together. "I suppose the boys have a streak of shyness in them as well." She shrugged and chuckled when her eyes fell on the group who had been surrounding the princess earlier. They were all looking towards both girls. Averting her eyes, she turned her attention to Avril's compliment. "Thank you. You look fantastic yourself." She grinned and then began scanning the dance floor. "...Anyone turned your head?" Funny how Alessandra's eyes fell on Edward when his younger sister asked the question. But the prince was busy. He was still engrossed in the woman in his arms as he twirled and swept her across the room. He was, undoubtedly, one of the exceptionally handsome men in the room and several women stared as he danced, their eyes openly envying his partner. Alessandra realized she was doing exactly the same thing the envious women were doing. She almost laughed out aloud. "No, not really." Alessandra answered, taking her eyes off the eldest royal son. This time, she looked around in search for a particular face. "Where's Stephen?" She asked when she couldn't find him.