A night in the gallows, a night in an inn,

A night in a tavern, no one’s going to win,

A day in the streets a-walking about, settling down for my daily scout.

It is coin I seek for my endeavors, but it is not like it comes at the flick of a lever.

One song, two songs, three songs, four, Then it is time to sing some more.

Being a bard is a lovely job, but not for those who aren’t lost.

One look, one touch, is all it will take.

Two hearts, four hands, no feelings faked.

That’s what makes up love, a sort of spiritual touch,

That’s what I crave, it would rule my day, if someone would just swing my way.

Aldrick sighed as he put down the quill, heart anything but tranquil.

He yearned for such a thing horribly so, it’s like he was writing a song, but was stuck on Do.

‘ If my wife can find it, then so can I ‘ , was his reasoning to keep on and try.

His heart had been undone, yet that was why he still believed in love

Lelo must lay low, for however long it takes,

Until the sky goes dark, and the moon is the only light,

Or until Coloria gives up the fight.

Maybe when it turns light,

It will end without more emotion heights..

Lelo must lay low, if only for a while,

Even as his father’s heart turns to bile,

And his kingdom becomes nothing more than an ashy pile,

Lelo must lay low for a while.

After all, if his brother were here, he would say,

“ There is nothing to fear.

You hear?

Lay low for now Lelo,

for they don’t deserve your pitty lows. “

As your hand goes to my face, my heart began to race,

In fear, unlike what I say.

After all, we are just playing slap jacks.

One hit turns to three, then five,

How am I still alive?

My heart aches,

Missing the days,

Where I could pretend it was all but a game,

A game called slap jacks.

Mary goes on Sunday, Mari on fri,

My heart aches as my memory begins to fade.

Jonah next week, during his latest feat,

Jumping off a cliff,

yet he didn’t know that Terius would cut the lift,

before diving down after,

Crying out as he fell faster.

Save me from this mess, I once was so innocent,

Yet a few centuries anywhere, can make you wish for fresh air,

Going stir crazy within my head, as little old lady Maranda dies in her bed.

Get me out of this mess, before I learn to enjoy this.

As the world begins to fall, I make the call,

And I’m not sure if there are any morals left to save you all.

As I look over what was my land, I fall apart as if I were sand.

All of this could have been avoided, if I had just paid attention to the warnings.

As my vision goes black, I remember the past,

Of when I was happy.

Hydrus, by my side,

my lovely husband, far from his time to die,

By my side.

“ Dear, just calm down- “ ,

He would say before I hit the ground.

If he were here, he would know what to do-

He would help me.. but is that true?

I caused his death- his pain and annihilation,

All I must cause him is pure frustration..

And yet why else would he choose me, if not for love?

What have I done-?

To lose someone so true- it is not a simple feat to do,

And yet I did, and as he took his final breath,

My fellow king had said:

“ Love, don’t you cry. For one day, you too will die.

And we can be together once more “ ,

And as the rain poured,

I could see, this was all done, by what I had done before

One place one day, gone the next,

Only staying for a breath,

My heart sighs, full of content,

That is how things should have went.

Yet up in the clouds, where the light appears,

Can not hold all my tears,

For all that is good and all that is great

Has been taken away from me by fate.

A god’s tale, don’t you see?

It is never of a man who is free.

Stuck in one place, only to see a face,

Down below, where he can not go.

Heart aching for worldly pleasure,

Yet, I suppose we will wait here together.

For something to change, for history to be made,

For up here, the sky is so clear,

And it is a pity that there is no one near,

To share the joy with, in this beautiful abyss,

Lelo stood quickly, hearing the window creaking. Heart quickening, he glanced around his chambers. The walls were a faint light, yet dull fern green, even if it is a bit faded by now. His bed was his reprise from the world.. most days. The fur blankets and velvet pillows kept him warm year round, no matter how cold it got in Marici. There. Between his silky soft green curtains.. Here he was.. The Prince of Coloria.. here like every possible night he could risk. Lelo slowly stepped over to the glass, signaling for the other one to move back before pushing it open.

“ Lelo-! My friend, I’m for my lateness. Father was holding court late last night, and I fell asleep. “ Alexander chuckled, rubbing the back of his neck. He was clearly sorry, shown by his expression. Alexander’s beautiful (midday) blue eyes were fixed on him.. That alone the other prince (Lelo) was not worthy of.

“ No worries Alex. It is not a big deal. I’m just glad you are here. “ Lelo couldn’t help the smile that filled his face as he pat him on the head. Alexander blinked silently before chuckling.

“ Heh- stop it~ “ The other prince grinned, not meaning a word he said. “ It is my job to pat you, child. “

“ Hey-! I’m not a child- and you know it-! “ Lelo pouted gently.

“ Really? You’re short enough to be one~ “

“ I’m not short! You’re just tall. “

“ Same difference. “ Alex grinned, draping an arm over the window sill- of which he just crawled over. A soft thump or two filled the scilence before Lelo could, a small box had fallen out of Alex’s pocket.

“ Ah- “ Alex reached down to pick it up. Yet Lelo, the shorter of the two, got to it first.

“ What is this- “ Lelo turned it in his small hands.

“ Hey-!! Give that back- “ Alex reached out for it- but not before Lelo opened the box. A small silver band, embroidered with precious stones- Jades, Emerald- and some other green gem the other prince forgot the name of; they all could be seen on the outer edges of the ring.. It was clear Alex wanted to propose to someone.. but why would he bring the ring here-? Unless..

“ I-I promise- it isn’t- “

“ Oh but I think it is.. “ A soft smile formed on the Marician’s face as he drew nearer to the flustered Colorian. As lips met lips, Alex’s eye widened, before slowly shutting. After the kiss drew to a close, the taller one’s voice finally worked.

“ Is that a- “

“ Well, it isn’t a no. “ Lelo chuckled, wrapping his arms around the taller one’s neck.

“ I- I love you.. “

“ Love you too, my colorful prince “

“ Hey-! “

“ What~ is it not hilarious that your kingdom’s name literally means full of color? “

“ Your’s means goddess of light or something- “

Lelo scoffed, “ How Ironic.. “

“ Yeah- Say.. Father would love to have you over for dinner- if you want-? “

“ You- sure-?? I mean- your father and mine hate each other- “

“ Doesn’t mean he will hate you. He loves almost everything. And everyone at that- “

“ I.. suppose I could join you.. “

“ Good “ Alex grinned before adding, “ Not like I was going to let you say no anyways. “

“ Then why- “

“ Because why not “ Alex chuckled, shrugging. Lelo smiled as well, placing a kiss to his cheek.

“ Oh how sweet of you~ “ The one in green grinned, placing the ring on his own finger.

“ How sweet indeed “ Alex’s hands went to his waist, laughing before pressing their lips together.