For the good of the kingdom (Saber Arturia and Nightsorceress)

[Revelations]

King Alexander was known well by his kingdom for not just his wisdom, but his temperament. A cold and distant man, few knew why their just king was a taciturn and rather distant man to his subjects. The only child of the previous king, he had been raised to be the sort of ruler his father had always hoped to be. And when his father died some years ago, the young king quickly proved his worth to his people by leading them through crises and turmoil in the kingdom. Avoiding the potential for civil war, Alexander was well on his way to being a well liked – but not loved king. Always distant from the people, he kept relatively alone, even when mingling with others it was always kept to a brief minimum and to the barest of needs. Some wondered if he was a secretly addled man, others wondered if his just nature was a facade hiding a cruel tyrant waiting to come out. One way or the other however, the man knew he needed assistance that few others could give.

Hence, the marriage. Rather than wage war against the neighboring country, Alexander sought to bolster relations and forge a lasting alliance by wedding the king’s youngest daughter in matrimony. The day had finally come, and as the tall and athletic looking man looked himself over in the mirror, he understood the nature of his situation. This was to be his bride – the mother of his children and so much more. Nobles and lords from both kingdoms were intermingling in the ceremony room as a band played, waiting for the princess to arrive at the altar, and then himself. Steely blue eyes looked over the outfit he wore – a simple though still finely tailored black suit with white trimmings, and silver cufflinks. Once he was ready, he would turn from the mirror and leave, quiet as he started to make his way to the alter.

 

[nightsorceress]

Lillian was the most beloved princess her kingdom had ever had. She spent time with her people, she was kind and gentl, but she also had a firm head on her shoulders. She could settle arguments and just make her people feel safe even in the turbulent times. Her father easily pick up on these qaulities and knew his daughter would play an important roll in continuing the safety of the kingdom and the people she held dear. When Lillian came of age he wasted no time forging an alliance with the neighboring kingdom usin g his daughter to seal the deal. A deal that broke Lillian’s heart.

The young princess never thought her father would force into arrange marriage but the day had come. She walked down the isle in her Snow White dress a symbol to her new husband that her purity was intact ready for him to claim. The fabric was form fitting designed to show off her shapely bottom. Her toned flat stomach, and pushed her breast together and showed off the gentle slope of them. This was all done in hopes of when the king saw his bride for the first time he was attracted to her and did not regret his alliance.

Lillian stood there at there alter her hands trembling, as she waited to meet her soon to be husband for the first time. she had heard tell that the king was a cold distant man.

 

[Revelations]

As he soon began to head out and make his way toward the Altar, his movement was not imperious, but it was easy to see the coldness from his blue eyes, even as they surveyed and looked over the crowd. Friends and family from both kingdoms had attended, and while he would have preferred a smaller ceremony for his marriage, he knew that the grandiose nature and spectacle was a way to show both sides that they were equal.

As he finally arrived at the altar, he soon focused on his bride to be - Lillian. Standing taller than her, his eyes slowly ran over his brides features, and while he made no apparent sign of approval, even he admitted that she was a gorgeous woman. The priest soon began to speak of vows and the duties of both man and wife, and king and queen. When it was time for each to give their acceptance of the marriage, the lord gave a nod. "I do." He then added calmly, looking to Lillian as he waited for her reply.

 

[nightsorceress]

Lillian knew her new husband was making there way to the alter and part of her was afraid to look. She knew he was older than her, would he be some old man, would he be unsightly to look at. Her heart was racing as he suddenly he was beside now. Her head turned slowly and looked at the man that was about to become her husband. A man she had never met. She didn’t even know what his voice sounded like. Her eyes looked him over. He was extremely handsome. She was taken by him.

She was standing there now beside him her voice was very soft and meek, she was afraid to seal her fate and be bound to this man but she had no choice. “I do”

 

[Revelations]

When she said ‘I do’, there was some pause from the priest as he acknowledged it, and soon waited for the king to say the same words. There wasn’t a long wait as he simply replied ‘I do.’ It wasn’t spoke with hesitation or even concern – it just came naturally for him. As the priest broke into a small smile, he gave a nod to both parties. “You may now kiss the bride, my lord.” The king’s hands soon took Lillian’s as he leaned in and somewhat down, his lips soon pressing against his brides as he gave her a short but still intimate kiss against the lips, the attendants from both kingdoms soon applauding into both cheers and clapping for the new couple.

 

[nightsorceress]

She looked at him slightly as he said I do. It was done their fate had been sealed. There was now no going back. She only hoped he wanted to get to know her a bit before he claimed her, but she wasnt sure, she knew they would need to consummate the marriage and she wondered if he wanted to confirm for in fact he taken a virgin bride. She suddenly felt his lips meet hers. Her lips were soft like two rose petals and she kiss him gently. As she heard the applause she knew that her kingdom now had the alliance it so desperately needed to keep its people safe.

 

[Revelations]

She had a gentle, loving kiss and he did have to admit it was more than just pleasant. As the kiss broke however he soon stood back to his usual demeanor, offering her his hand. While silent for the moment he led her to where most of the nobles were soon heading for the after ceremony celebrations as he knew that it was proper standing to mingle with some of the guests. "Is your family here, Lillian?" He finally spoke to her, his tone cool and calm, though not exactly icy. "We should meet with them if they are."

 

[nightsorceress]

She took his hand letting him guide her to where they would go. Her hand was smaller than his she looked down a moment at it. She could feel his strength in his hand now. She looked back at him again looking at her new husband. He was handsome, he was older maybe by 10 years give take but he didn’t look like an old man to her, he looked like a strong man in prime. She was ost in looking at him when they began to follow the other people. “My brother has excourted me here for the wedding, my father health is not what it use to be and could not make the journey, my brother will soon be king so he was a good replacement” she explained trying to be as diplomatic as she could.

 

[Revelations]

He was a strong man, definitely having been trained as a warrior and keeping that physique in his life. While she was young - he was not an old man, merely more mature looking and certainly in the prime of his life. "We'll meet with your brother then." Being an only child - and with his father passing away not too recently, only his mother would have been around that evening for the wedding. Giving a nod or at least a greetings to some of the nobles they passed, he soon kept on the lookout for her brother. "I am sorry to hear about your father. I lost mine some time ago as well, it's not easy to go through... But he raised a good daughter, I'm sure he's proud of you if nothing else." It struck a chord with him, so he did want to at least reassure her and not have her worrying over such.

 

[nightsorceress]

She followed him through the people as he looked for her brother. “I think it gives my father comfort knowing that I am safe here in your kingdom, knowing my brother will only have to focus on the prosperity of our kingdom when my father is no longer with us” she explained she smiled at her new husband “thank you fo that” she wasgreatful for it. She knew it was a weight lifted of her fathers shoulders. She saw her brother, Liam, talking with his wife who’s stomach was growing with there first child. Her brother looked be about the same age as alexander along with his wife.

 

[Revelations]

Upon seeing her brother with his wife, the king gave a nod to the man, and a wave. "Lillian." Her brother spoke, smiling to his wife briefly before focusing on his sister. "You look radiant today, truly resplendent. It's a shame father isn't here to see you off to your new husband..." he spoke, gaze briefly turning to the king. "Treat her well, Lillian is a good woman and deserves the best you can give to her." He added his tone a little firmer. "I know she will be a good wife if you are a good husband."

Alex merely gave a nod, his gaze turning toward the princess - now queen for a moment. "You won't need to worry about that. She's my queen. I would never do anything to harm her or upset her." Feeling he was a man of his word, his honesty was perhaps a bit overshadowed by a slightly more aggressive tone, not quite enjoying the thought that her brother felt that he'd mistreat the woman.

 

[nightsorceress]

Lily watched as her new husband and her brother acted towards one another. It was clear there was tones coming from both sides. Her brother was of protection, she knew that and she loved him for it. Her husbands tone seemed more defensive and she hoped it was ok in the end. Her sister in-law also noticed the tones and spoke up “MY dear I am sure the king will treat your sister will.” She smiled warmly “I hope your house is blessed with children soon as ours has been”

 

[Revelations]

While the king was slightly defensive in tone, he was not outright hostile against the man - he understood that the man wished to protect his sister, and admired that, though he said nothing about it. The wife however did provide a good 'out' and the king gave a quick, though subtle nod. "To have a child is a blessed thing. I can only hope we'll be so lucky." Of course they'd have to be, there had to be a successor, afterall. Still, he turned to look toward Lily, then briefly looking around. "Are you hungry, my love?" He asked, hoping that would be another good 'out' as well. "We should enjoy the food and drink while it's still available."

 

[nightsorceress]

Lily felt blessed to have a sister in law so in tuned with her brother, she was happy that she could easily pick changes in his behavior and help. She hoped she would be able to do that with her own husband. But she worried about his reputation would even want to open up to her. At the mention of child she became worried she knew he would want an heir but she didn’t even know him. She worried would he expect to take her in his bed tonight? Her mind raced as suddenly his voice in her called her his love. She wasn’t expecting that she looked at him “yes that would be wonderful”

 

[Revelations]

He gave a small nod to Lily, and then gave his goodbyes to her brother and his beloved. Turning with Lily at his side, he left them behind. "Let's go get some food then." It would certainly help him calm down if nothing else. The food that had been catered for the ceremony was simply divine on all accounts, no expenses spared. Waiting for her to get some first, he'd soon move to eat as well, taking a moment to repose himself. "Your family does seem to care for you, i'm glad they do. Is your bother poised to take leadership of the kingdom when your father passes the crown?"

 

[nightsorceress]

They made there way to the food Lily only took alittle her stomach was fluttering quickly, this was a lot for her, she married a man she didn’t even know, she didn’t even see until he was standing at the alter. “My father was raised to be king that meant as a child and a young man he did not spend much time with his mother or his siblings, and the only time he spent with his father was when he was learning how to be king, he did not want that life for my brother and I so that is where the loving bond comes in” she explained to him she wanted her children to be raised as she was. “As for my brother, he is going to be a good and loving king someday he was the one who pushed for our marriage so his kingdom would have the support of your much greater kingdom ensuring his people will be safe”