An amazing Adventure (silverknight and the creator)

Aeris looked at the package and took it and then looked over and saw him, she would know Sean no matter what, there was fact she would be able to pick him out of any crowd. She took the package and walked over and saw him sitting at a table and sat down across from him. "So, well, hello, um Sean," she said as she crossed her legs in front of her," she said as she looked at Aeris. Aeris figured she should talk to him and that she needed to talk to him. How the two of them ended was not good, and messy too. Sean was a bit different looking but his face looked mostly the same, well enough the same that Aeris was able to tell who he was without a problem.

Sean stood up until Aeris seated herself. He did not feel the need to seat her since they were no longer on friendly terms.
"Good day, Aeris. I was not sure that you would even speak to me after the way we parted. Quite messy indeed." Sean spoke as he sat down.
His guards walked towards the table with their hands on their hilts. Sean simply put his hand up and they stopped in their tracks. They were semi independent of his commands for they were to protect him at all costs but if there was no obvious danger and just a possibility, they would heed his command.
"That small package is to say let us not fight and argue. Let bygones be bygones. I hold no ill feelings towards you or anyone else. I have accepted what Fate has given me and learned that I must be what I am.
May I order you anything to eat or drink? My treat since you are sitting at the same table as I am." Sean spoke confidently even though he was quaking in his boots inside.

Aeris looked at him and then nodded her head as she looked at him, she wasn't going to hold a bad grudge in this moment as she looked over across the table at Sean. "Well now, um, yeah messy would be the ideal world for how things broke down between yourself and me. She saw the guards and then looked at Sean after a moment for a second. Something was different about him from the young man she meet much earlier as he had changed much from his training most likely and the events of that night. "Well, fate is a funny thing, trying to predict it is foolish. I will take a sandwich and whatever the local drink is," she replied leaning back in her chair, "So, your training with the arts of magic are going well I am guessing," she said idly as she looked over at him. "I know, Xavier has told me of it, your sister is training with a Queen right now, from what I know, and your princess is learning her magic from Xavier as well. I can't say about your sister, but I know the princess is getting really good with her magic from what I have seen."

"I think things have been pretty hard for me though, we were attacked after you left, I was taken and put into a cell in the depths of the ship for whatever horrible fate that awaited me," she said looking over, "I survived that, I can survive you breaking up with me and moving past me," she said as she smiled looking down the road, and smiling, as she motioned the silver haired prince over. "This is my savior he whipped out the whole ship of pirates and saved me. He also has been training me to get better recently, and he is by best friend's big brother," she said looking at Sean and then looking over at Junior, "Sean, this is Junior, well actually Prince Sengero and the future Sengero II, and Junior, this here is Sean," she said as Junior walked over to sit next to her.

"Oh, Sean, the helper of Princess Mystique, yes, I heard about you, it is a pleasure to meet you," he said calmly as he looked over at him. "Your learning from a great mage, must be rather hard, I mean your teacher I bet is really difficult, as it always seems to work that way," he mused as he looked over at Sean. He was of course measuring him up, this was Aeris' ex, how could he not look at him to get a measure of the man who had left the beautiful elf.


"So, you really thing that dark stuff, is coming old man," Xavier commented walking up towards Sean's teacher his old staff in his hand resting on his shoulder, he knew Zaddi as he thought of him well, they were both masters of magic after all. "Well, I think you got the hardest of the three to train, that much is very much for sure, so I don't envy you at all as far as that goes," he commented as he looked at her, "Now, how goes it, old man, your student is getting better I am sure, and you look the same as ever."

Sean put up a hand and a waiter came quickly.
"Please serve us now. Lady Aeris will take a roast beef au ju sandwich with house chips and a mug of iced spiced honey mead. I’ll take the same.
Yes, my training has been excellent if I may so myself. I have peeked in on Bessie’s and Princess Mystique’s training from time to time. They are being trained in their arts quite well.” Sean spoke as he sat straight up and did not lean against the back of the chair.
“I was told about your kidnapping and of being found by your knight in shining armor. Not that I peeked on you. But I was sadden by the fact that you were kidnapped.“ Sean stood up to hold out his hand to Prince Sengero.
“Thank you for your timely rescue of Aeris. Also for the training that you have provided her. I am sure that she has improved under your tutelage.” Sean smiled without any true emotion given.
“Mage Zadiccus is an excellent teacher. Quite exacting but he does know how to bring out the best of a person. Aeris and I are have a drink and sandwich. Would you like to join us as my guest, Prince Sengero?” Sean asked.
“Good day to you, Mage Xavier. Would you care for a drink and sandwich as my guest as well?” Sean asked as Zadiccus walked up to the table with his staff. He did not care to have so many people at his first meeting with Aeris but he controlled his emotions and knew that one cannot always have his or her own way. He went to steady the chair for his teacher so that he could sit with ease.
“The usual for me, please, Student Wizard Sean.” Zadiccus nodded to Sean first then turned his attention to Xavier.
“Perhaps so but hard work is not a stranger to me as you should know. “ Zadicus spoke wearily.
“If you happen to listen, look and decipher information than you would have an idea of what is coming up in the very near future. We shall have a meeting of the minds one day soon. Thank you for kind remark.” Zadiccus spoke calmly as the waiter came over to take more orders.
Bessie was walking along the sidewalk when she saw a familiar face. Her face broke out a warm smile as she walked a bit quicker towards the man. Once she was there, she tapped Sean on the shoulder.

“Guess who little brother.” Bessie spoke as sweetly as ever.
Sean’s face broke into a warm, happy smile as he took Bessie into his arms for a gentle hug.
“I would have guess an imp but I guess that it was just you. Now step back and let me see what you look like. “ Sean spoke with warmth in his voice and a ray of sunshine in his eyes.
“I look just like I left the castle this morning. May I join you?” Bessie asked.
“But of course. Here take my chair while I extend this table over so that all of us can gather about.” Sean spoke with a smile on his face. He waved his hand and the table grew longer and chairs gathered around yet no one was disturbed.
“Please, everyone have a seat. Order what you wish for it is on my tab.” Sean waved his hand and an Indigo blue and silver trimmed table cloth appeared on the table.

Aeris looked over and nodded her head as she looked at him and then over at Junior, she was not surprised after a moment of thinking about his magical skills that she would keep an eye on his sister as well as the princess as well. She paused for a moment as she looked at the older man and Xavier walking up as she figured they had something important to say at least. She looked at the interaction for a moment before she looked at Sengero, hoping that he would agree to stay there, she figured it would make things easier for her to have someone else around her as she was so close to her ex for the first time and having a old friend as close to her as possible seemed as good of idea as was possible for herself.

"I will, um Lord Xavier, honor to see you out of your room," he said to the mage as he then nodded his head to Zadiccus as he stood there by the table for a moment. Xavier nodded hsi ehad as he knew the wizard from far back, heck he was old enough that his own teacher knew the man from when he was young man. "Yeah, but sometimes it is best to focus on the good of the moment and take in that positive energy in, that way when that other stuff happens, one has those good memories to remember, and those memories cause you to fight that much harder for what is right in the world," he commented before blinking as he noticed the next arrival smiling himself a fair bit as he looked at Bessie. "Good day, Miss Bessie, I hope the Queen is taking good care of you."

Xavier sat down and looked at the others, "Well, let me cover the food part of this meeting, it is only right that I help out a bit, plus, it is what the princess has been working on herself for a while," he said as he reached into his robe and pulled out a card, activating it the table was filled with the finest of food and drinks that could be had, he looked over the table smiling as he felt rather good about showing up perhaps a bit. "Now, enjoy, it is all safe trust me."

“Wonderful day, Xavier, isn’t it? Queen Ganeida has taught me a lot. She is kind and very good at what she does. How have you been? “ Bessie asked with a smile.
When Bessie saw the table transformed the table into a table of festivity, she was surprised and very proud of Xavier.
“That was terrific, Xavier. Mystique can do these kinds of things as well?” Bessie asked with a smile.

Sean smiled warmly at Bessie for she was the only one that he truly loved and was sure that she loved him back. As far as Aeris was concerned, Sean was not going to try to get close to her. She had another guy so he had to give her up. His heart was breaking as he sat there. In fact, Sean had lost all appetite but knew that he had to make an attempt to eat this fantastic food. But all he wanted was a simple roast beef au ju sandwich with house chips and a mug of hot spiced honey mead.
He was also glad that he could hide his feelings in a box which he could lock up until he had time and ambition to go through them.

Princess Mystique was enjoying her outing. She had a long flowing gown and a hooded cape on with her specialized boots. On one arm was a large shopping basket with a lid. She was not sure just what she was looking for but she was looking for something.
As Princess Mystique was window shopping, she also people watched. Sometimes it was interesting to see what people do. A shop sign caught her eyes so she headed straight towards the shop. Also something was drawing her to the shop. Something was there that she needed desperately. This particular sign was plain and had simple writing that said
Otherworldly Accumulation of Impedimenta and Apparatus
She walked inside and watched as several others there trying to take a staff out of the barrel of staffs. None of them were able to take any of the Staffs. They argued with the owner about not being able to look at his merchandise. The owner remained unmoved even when offered a surprisingly large sum of money.
Princess Mystique simply shook her head as she walked up to the staffs. She took others out but this one was the only one that stood out and felt right to her. It was an ornate one with various miniature animals carved into the wood. At the bottom where it was colored like various kinds of soil, are hidden creatures that lived underground. The next section was a squirrel, a rabbit, a wolf, a fox as well as other land creatures. The next section had mythical creatures carved into the wood. At the top were the various flying creatures.
As Mystique looked at the staff, a section appeared for a hand hold. It was as she thought. An Enchanted Staff looking for an owner. She would need to bring Bessie and Sean here so that they could choose a staff as well. Mystique looked about and placed various other items into her basket. Once she was finished, she paid a ridiculously small amount of money for the items.

"Well yes, I have heard, she is very good and very amazing in her own magic, as good as any other I have ever known," Xavier said with a smile as he looked at Bessie, "I slipped on of these tomes well a few in your bag before you left, to give out food. Yes, also Mystique could do this as well, she has gotten rather good with such types of magic among other things," he said to the others as he looked around and then looked at the young student pausing for a moment, "Miss Aeris, Mister Sean, I need you two to do me a favor, head to this store, Miss Aeris, and get me the things listed, I would go myself, but I have some catching up I need to do," he said firmly as he looked at her and then motioned her off.

Aeris nodded looking at Sean pausing as she did miss him a great deal, but he had hurt her a great deal in how he treated her. She looked at him, "Well, if Sean wants to go, he can come along if you rather stay with the rest of you he may as well," she commented softly as she walked off stopping out of sight of the table and pausing for a moment as she waited to see if Sean would go along or if he would simply stay at the table. She noticed how cold he was, and how he lack any emotion, was he so different then the person she thought he was when she first meet him. She wasn't sure, but she felt that most likely he was, and most likely he didn't want to even talk to her.

Sean had a distinct feeling that Xavier was trying to get the two of them together for some odd reason. Particularly since she had a new guy already. He would go and see what develops. He also knew that Aeris would have a part in this upcoming war.
"I shall escort Lady Aeris to where ever she needs and wishes to go." Sean spoke calmly as he stood up.
"Please excuse me."

Within two strides Sean was standing next to Aeris.
"Would you like an arm?" he asked politely as he stood next to her.

After Sean left the table, Bessie looked at Xavier.
"Thank you for placing those tomes in my bags. They did provide well for me particularly in the beginning." Bessie spoke but did not care to elaborate.

"Um sure why not," Aeris commented as she took his arm and walked with Sean for down the street, "thank you for the escort, you never know when danger is going to pop its head up along the path. I think that Mister Xavier has a major crush on your sister, which is why he sent you away, well I think at least," Aeris said as she looked at him shaking her head, "He is a good guy, he is helpful and kind and has helped the princess a great deal. Anyhow, it has been a while the egg that I think I got form you is pretty close to hatching, I am not sure though on that, but it was a guess," she commented as she walked towards one of the stores that was down the road. She looked into the window, "Yeah, this is the place, look back in the corner, that is the thing were were asked to get."

"No, problem, I am sure that you don't need such things anymore, I am just glad I was able to help even if a bit," Xavier replied as he smiled before he continued to eat his food quietly, wanting to not make a fool of himself as he ate. He ate quietly as he was just glad to have friends who he hadn't seen that often around, he figured taking in the moment was just nice, cause he knew that moments like these would not happen as often as they should in the future. He knew then things like this would be short and far between. He was sure of this fact. He looked at the food watching it disappear quite fast before himself as they ate form the table. It was a good meal, he felt proud of his skill, soon he figured Mystique would at least be on his level but till then he could enjoy this unique ability of his to do something like this.

“I know that they were close but are they now? Xavier is the type to help anyone anytime as long as it has no evil in it. It should hatch next week. It is a rare egg. Ever heard of a Firebird? “ Sean tilted his head towards Aeris so that he could see her reaction. He made no comment on the fact that danger could be lurking.
“Let us get the item and leave. I do not feel good about this area for some reason.”

Bessie was not sure what else to say to Xavier. She was glad to have had the tomes but she really like to sit down to eat with people. She ate a bit more but was soon finished so she put her hands on her lap. She glanced about so that she could see what was going on. She just never was a good talker.

"Well, no clue, they have been far apart, but that doesn't mean that he doesn't care for her, I am sure he does a whole lot, I am sure that he would do whatever it took to help her out if it came to that. Now they have issues, neither seems that outgoing, which will be a issue, he helps people without a problem, but asking her out, not sure if he will or won't," Aeris commented as she looked at the store, nodding her head as she walked into it with Sean as she looked around for a moment. "He is the opposite of Junior, from what he told me, he asked his wife to marry him on his first date, that guy ended up marrying her too," she said with a small smile shaking her head, "then again, when you have a huge family like him, I guess you learn to move fast."

"Bessie, um, would you want to go on a walk with me later, just you and I so that we can get dinner or something well together," Xavier asked knowing that he might not have this chance again to ask out the brunette, knowing there was a good chance that she could reject him. Yet at the same time, he had to chance it, he hadn't done this before and things went south, but now he had to take a shot. He waited as he looked at her watching for her reaction to know if she would reject him or not. He was nervous, super nervous as he felt his heart in his chest beating like a drum. He was sure she would reject him and turn him down. He prepared himself mentally for that rejection as he sat there.

“Sometimes too fast perhaps. “ Sean spoke very softly and under his breath.
“I am not sure what Bessie thinks about at this time. I suppose being a female, one day she will marry someone somewhere.
Let’s get this job done. What do we need here?”
The subject was a bit sensitive yet and he was beginning to have problems with his control. He would do well to avoid topics of dating and marriage for the time being.
Bessie glowed with happiness when Xavier asked her for a walk and dinner. At least there was a chance of being with him alone. As long as they didn’t happen to run into anyone else that is….

Aeris looked at him and went over and got the items that were needed and paid for them for a moment, before looking at him and shaking her head, "you are a odd person Sean," she said as she looked over at him as she put the item under her shoulder, "I am guessing you never thought about me huh," she said shrugging as she walked out of the door. "you seem the same as when you left more the more I am around you, thank you, it puts me at peace for why we are not together," she said as she looked at him. "your so cold now too, well thank you for walking with me, this helps," she commented looking at him, "I bet you even knew I was captured and did nothing right, you would of let me be raped by those men and done nothing," she said narrowing her eyes, her temper had reached its limits from dealing with Sean, "you miss me was bull wasn't it," she added as she walked out of the store, to get to head back to the ship to put up the goods. "Xavier protected your sister even when she was out of reach of him, you ignored me and left me to suffer, won't forget that ever."


Xavier reached down and took Bessie's hand as he needed to be proactive, he figured this was the case, as he walked with her down the street, "now, did you get a special friend from the queen, she has the most unique and adorable little creatures who live with her," he asked softly as he walked with her, calmly figuring that she would of. He knew she trained with the Queen, but he didn't look in on her figuring that was her own time and letting her pretty much do whatever the queen wanted her to do, trusting the queen to train her as well as possible, knowing the queen was a way better teacher for Bessie then himself.

“I am odd, never thought about you, I am the same as before when I left, ever so cold. I knew that you captured? Missing you was bull? “ was Sean’s terse quiet answer as he laid his hand on Aeris lightly.
He then teleported to his ship in hope to have Aeris to himself and to show her what went on after he last left her. He was so upset that he was shaking and had to sit down on his bed once he got there. He didn’t look up to see Aeris was teleported with him.
The room was clean but very small. Only a bed, a bedside commode, a dresser with a water pitcher and bowl were able to be squeezed in the cramp room. A dingy mirror hung over the dresser. The walls were papered with pictures of Aeris in various poses.
“Maybe in your own thoughts. But I doubt that you ever tied to read my thoughts.
If you ever wish to know me, know what I was doing during that time, look around you then before you speak, pour the water carefully into the bowl. Take a look and ask the silver water what you want to know and I cannot tell you.”
With a flick of his wrist, the cloak was on a peg on the back of the door and he laid down and rolled away as he curled up in a ball.

Bessie smiled up at Xavier as he took her hand. She gave his strong hand a gentle squeeze.
“Yes I did indeed. I don’t bring her into the village yet. Little Lady has three heads and has grown a lot since I had her. Lady helped me when I was lonely and afraid. I missed you more than anyone else.
I think that everyone changed to a certain extent. But I guess no one stays the same since there are always changes and experiences around.” Bessie spoke softly as she walked beside Xavier.

Aeris was transported to the room, she blinked surprised by this ability as she wasn't used to deal with magic at all. Aeris took a deep breath as she looked down for a moment, she noticed the pictures that were around and then listened to the words as she looked at the water on board and did took the water and poured it into the bowl as he told him. She looked at the water as it came out, she had but one question that bothered her to her very core, something that hurt her as much as the event that had happened hurt. A hurt she did her damnest to hide, but was their in her nightmares, which would equal anything that the princess had but were not of the future but the past. "Why didn't he save me?" was the only question that she had for the water, the one thing that had bothered her, nightmares of that event filled her mind many nights.

"Well, we were going to find you as soon as we could," he said as he walked with her, we are on our way to meet with your teacher, "but honestly I would of gone already if I wasn't teaching the princess magic as well," he said as he looked at her, "your right though people do change, it is natural for them to change, they have to deal with hard situations that effect how they view the world and that causes change. People grow and as they grow they come to deal with new issues and this changes them as well," he commented as he looked at her, "Now, as for this Little Lady of yours, I wish to see it some time, I am sure it will be a great pleasure, and also I missed you a great deal too. I was counting down days till we got to you, so to see you now is a pleasure," he said softly before kissing her cheek.

The water came out of the jug in a silver stream. In the silver stream were jumbled up pictures. Once the water hit the bottom of the bowl, the images swirled around for a few minutes until slowly the silver water stilled and the images faded away. Once Aeris spoke the words 'Why didn't he save me?' the waters swirled through scenes quickly to where Sean left the ship then to where he met Zadicus. After he was in the castle, the scenes slowed down but yet one after another came to the top. Scenes from where he fought to stay awake to his studies to scenes where his breaks were full of yelling at Bessie. Then the scenes moved to where he was given a cerebus puppy and a ship full of blood.....
Shadow came to the door and began to whine and scratch on the door. Sean flicked his hand and the door opened to a large half grown dog.

Bessie smiled for this was what she not only wanted to hear but needed to hear.
“You may visit us whenever you wish and can come.” Bessie slipped her arms around Xavier when he kissed her cheek. Gently Bessie laid her head against his chest.
“I wonder how long I will still be living with the Queen but I guess I have another class to do with Sean and Mystique. It is some new technique that she developed and shared it with two others. Plus there is some kind of war coming up that I need to prepare for.
In a couple months, I will start learning how to ride Lady. Isn’t that amazing? Normally it takes years to raise a dragon but with this potion, she grew in month what she would grow in one year. That is after she was weaned that is.
Would you mind shopping with me? I just forgot that I need to pick out a few things so that I can learn how to ride Lady.” Bessie asked.

Aeris sighed softly as she looked at the answer that was given to her. She took a deep breath as she looked down for a moment. "Each moment I prayed for you to come and save me, I wanted to die many times too," she said softly as she looked down, as she paused for a moment. It was a very touchy subject for her to talk about, she paused for a moment. "I do not need to show you water to show you what happened," she said lifting her shirt, up, showing Sean her back, scars were still there, over her back and sides, they were healed but they were few scars were a reminder of what had happened to her. "The ship of blood, the blood was that of those who did this to me, Junior saved me, and killed them all. I will always thank whatever luck it was, or things would of ended far worse. "

"Yeah, you do, I am sure it will be a interesting as well, but I am sure that you three will do fine, well Princess has her Prince, those two can hardly keep their hands off each other sometimes, I am sure it will be a couple years before she is with child," Xavier said shaking his head, "she is a good student though, as I am sure you are a great student as well, Bessie," he said with a smile as he looked at her. "I think that it will be cool, riding a dragon is rather cool and amazing," he commented as he looked at her. "I have a magic carpet myself that I can ride and fly got it a long time ago," he commented as he looked at her, "Now, yes, I would love to go and help you shop, I think it would be a great deal of fun to help you out, first you need a staff, it is a magic thing," he said handing her his own "take this one, it will serve you well."

“My bedroom is what used to be your filthy cell as my reminder. I will need to speak to Junior since he did what I could not. I only hope that your life can only improve from here on out. I bear you no ill feelings. I’ll take you back now. It is not good to keep time still for so long.
I’ll be back as soon as I can, Buddy.” Sean sat up and held out his hand to Aeris with a sadden face. He was too emotional exhausted to hide his emotions any longer.

Bessie smiled as she gently took the staff.
“I am to receive one from Mystique as well as Sean. There will be other items as well according to the Queen. But this one I shall cherish for it was once yours and you gave it to me freely.
There will be things that I must do even if I do not want to. It is part of Fate’s plan for me. But I will always have room for you in my heart and will spare anytime that I can to be with you, Xavier. You are very special to me. With you, I can be all that Fate determines and so much more.”

Aeris put down her top and then walked over and took Sean's hand holding it as she closed her eyes, she too was tired from the amount of emotions that went though herself that day, she had gone though such a roller coaster since she had meet Sean again. "Yes, please, I would like to be out of this horrid place," she said as she felt the need to leave the spot and return to her room. She knew most likely she wouldn't sleep but to rest and be in her room was comfort in and of itself. She could only do what she could do and she had to focus on that fact, or she would not be able to move on. They were other words she had heard from her mentor, as he had trained her during the days previous."

"Well, I am glad to know this, but I always forget how big of deal destiny is to your teacher, and Sean's both of them are very focused on the concept," Sean commented as he walked with Bessie, "I reject fate, I will defy it till I am dead, I will make my own path, my own fate and take my own destiny into my own hands and shape it with my own will and make my own future. A war is coming yes, but if we only see ourselves as tools of that future, then we will not be able to change it and not be able to be greater then we are. It is the lesson I learned from my master, and the lesson I have told my student, many of times. Fate is but what we make of it, I have over come fate, and I will continue to do so, and I know you and the other to can defy it and change it if you were together."

Sean paused to peek into her mind and even though it pained him, he took Aeris where she felt the best. Once they were standing outside of her room. Sean took his other hand to caress her check one last time.
“I only wish that I could have rescued you to save you from that last bit of total humiliation and abuse, Aeris. I saw what you looked like and literally what happened to you when I erased the foul stench from the ship. I know that everything has been done for your physical being and your mental anguish. Nothing can erase everything for you. I am sorry for coming into your life and messing it up. I’d better go now before I ask for one last kiss before we part? One to remember you by when I am lonely” Sean spoke softly to Aeris.
“Sometimes things happen and we do not know why. That is what I call Fate. That unknown reason why things happen the way they do when a person does his best not to have it done that way. One thing that I have learned is that I cannot control everything but I can do a great many things.
When the time comes, I shall do what I must to rid the world of the menace that is growing. If I can’t get rid of it with the help of my friends and allies, then I have to learn to live with. Perhaps even in time, change it slowly. Maybe not in my time but in my children’s or grandchildren’s time. I must hold onto that simple idea that I can understand and am able to do.” Bessie spoke softly.

Aeris looked at him and could tell that he was being serious with his words. She nodded her head as she looked at him the white haired elf nodded her head as she than put her pressed his fingers against her cheek and then pressed her lips to his own lips for a moment giving him that last kiss. "I am not upset your in my world, I just wish I could figure things out, you always confuse me, and make me feel things that are not common for me. I don't want you out, and I don't want you to avoid me either, Sean," she said looking at him as she then moved back from Sean and nodded, "I am sure you have important things to do, so till later I guess."

"Well, I plan to make sure that I fight against my fate, I know that some see fate as something unchangeable as something that you are going to have happen no matter what you do, this view of fate, I reject, and disagree with," he said as he looked over at her. Xavier walked into the store that was perfect for finding what she would need to find. He had a good idea what she needed, he was a mage himself, granted with a very different style the other other two masters, but he was one as well. He then found some items that would be ideal for he to help her as she worked to improve her magic training.

Sean took his kiss and as he thought about what Aeris spoke. His emotions began to churn uncontrollably. He needed to leave rather quickly before he broke down.
“I am glad that you are willing to be in my world. Maybe one day we can be together once more. That is part of my dream. I made this ship so that I could be at home and yet you can travel to your heart content. It is my way of compromising with you. I need to get the things to take to Xavier. Take care, Aeris.” Sean spoke then faded away…….
Once back on shore and in the village, Sean picked up the items to take to Xavier. He paused when he heard Bessie spoke.
“Perhaps we will have to agree to disagree sometimes. But I will love you anyways, Xavier.” He glanced up at the sign which said:
Otherworldly Accumulation of Impedimenta and Apparatus
Mystique smiled and walked up to Sean and spoke
“Hello there, Sean. I am glad that I found you here and there is Bessie over there. I would like for the two of you to be with me for a bit here before the owner pull up the shop. First you need to choose a staff or allow a staff choose you if you wish to call it.

Bessie! Over here please!” Mystique called out even though Bessie was with Xavier.

Aeris looked at him disapear letting him get in the last word for once, she slipped off into he room to rest as it had been a rather long day for the young elven woman. She crawled up into her bed and went to sleep rather quickly, she was glad she went to shore that day and was able to see her ex, as things were able to work themselves out to a large degree. She wondered what the future would hold, but she had no clue, she had no clue she would be here a year before, so much in her life was always changing that she couldn't guess nor would she ever try to guess what was in her own future.

"Yeah, I agree,' Xavier said nodding his head as he looked over Bessie and then saw Mystique and then held her hand, "but I love you as well, Bessie," he said before kissing the young woman, for a moment holding her hands in his own as he stopped, he knew the three of them needed time together again and they needed to do some special shopping as well. "Well, now you have my staff, which I don't need anymore, and your I think are going to get your own staff, pick a new one out for me, just give it to Mystique she will hand it over to me later, something I can use to walk with would be the only thing I ask, other then that something to remind me of you, sweetie. Now go see your princess and your brother, I shall see you later," he said softly before he let her go to Mystique.

Mystique was in a bit of a hurry but she wanted to make sure that each of them got the opportunity to get what they needed and wanted.
Sean was able to find a Staff of the Dead. It had a river flowing upwards then back downwards. A hooded skeleton was using a pole to guide the boat to various points on the Staff. Several chains with charms and a couple rings were purchased. He did not feel like he needed much.

Bessie found a Staff of Healing which had various plants on it. Well decorated yet simple one. She took another one for Xavier. It was labeled Staff of Knowledge and Wisdom. Various mystical signs were on the staff as well as a few books. She found the leather and such for her dragon box. That was sent to her room. There were new books of herbs, healing and of plants that she wanted. Mostly things that she would need in the future.

Mystique watched and let them choose for this was her last spending spree on them. Soon they would be on their own. They would meet from time to time but they would not live together as they once did nor will they depend on each other after the upcoming war.

The things on the ship got rather quiet for the night as nothing much happened everyone made their way back to the castle, letting the three spend as much time together as was possible. It wouldn't be long till they were at the queen's castle, all of them were preparing for the meeting with the queen, well all but Xavier as he had actually meet the woman before. Still, he was going to let the first introductions be a good surprise for all. He went and rested himself as he figured that Bessie was having fun with her brother and princess. The three needed to spend time together while they could. He even knew they would need their strength and memories of good times to help them in the future when they confronted the darkness ahead of them. He smiled as he was happy about meeting her himself going to bed soon like all others on the ship.