The Way Back

"Very well then. I'll see you at the ball. I have to go take care of the official documents and all that for my new position."

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Lucien smiles and gets on the bed with Allina.

[I'm pretty sure neither of them would appreciate me eating him. Also he's too furry.]

"Yes."

*Crowley sighs again and smiles.*

Crowley: <You should get your mind off food for once.>

~Crowley, Lucien & Allina~

*They arrive at Capital Alda in the afternoon and make their way to the palace. The guards at the entrance bow to them, but then notice the four thieves and draw their spears.*

Allina: <Woah, you're not attacking them. They're here to return Kelphy's necklace. Can you get her?>

Guard: <Yes, of course, Lady Allina.>

*The guard runs inside. The other one just stands there glaring at the thieves.*

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~Kelphy & Alto~

*In the afternoon, they're at the throne room with the King, discussing stuff regarding Alto's new job. A guard comes running in and bows.*

Guard: <Your Majesty, Your Ladyship, Captain General>

Kelphy: <What's wrong?>

Guard: <Master Lucien and Lady Allina are here with your necklace.>

Kelphy: <L-Lucien? Allina?>

*She widens her eyes and smiles, looking at Alto before hurrying out.*

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~Kari & Kentaro~

*A few hours later, in the afternoon, they're probably in their room at the palace when Kelphy hurries in.*

Kelphy: <Kari, Kentaro, Allina and Lucien are here...!>

Kentaro:<I vaugley recall this Lucien guy.>

Alto smiles, "Well then... perhaps I should go see as well?"

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"Kelphy is going to be mad at me... I know it..." Lucien sighs.

*Crowley just standsf there, waiting and staring at the guard.*

~Crowley, Lucien & Allina~

Allina: <This is going to be great. Kelphy's nice, I bet she'll be okay with it. Maybe. Too bad Kari, Creed, Kentaro and Alto aren't here. If they were the gang would be complete.>

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~Kari, Kelphy & Kentaro~

Kelphy: <...Did you forget about Allina, too?>

"What was that about the gang not being complete without me?" Alto emerges from beyond the castle gates with his longcoat billowing outward in the dramatic wind and the light casting off his silvery blond hair. "I heard you and Aera were gossiping about me Allina~"

"A-Alto?" Lucien blinks slowly.

Crowley: <I... barely know any of these people.>

Kentaro:<No.>

[That would be really difficult.]

~Crowley, Alto Lucien & Allina~

Allina: <Alto! You're back! And looking... different.>

[His magic is a lot stronger, too...]

Razz: <(How many of them are there?)>

Fat Bandit: <(Dunno.)>

Razz: <(I don't like crowds.)>

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~Kari, Kelphy & Kentaro~

*Kelphy laughs a bit and turns, preparing to leave.*

Kelphy: <Are you coming to see them or...?>

*Derek approaches Crowley and company.*

Derek: <Greetings.>

Crowley: <Oh, you're that guy from....>

*Crowley thinks back to when they first stole Kelphy's necklace.*

Crowley: <Uh, yeah, sorry about that...>

As does Creed who traveled there earlier in the day.

"Looks like the gang's all here. I think Kelphy went to go get Kari and Kentaro" Alto says as he waves to his brother and Derek.

"Welcome home Alto" Creed smiles.

"It's good to be home Creed. It looks like you've grown a bit since I left."

"You too Alto"

"Yes."

Kentaro:<Might as well.>

Allina: <I guess we all changed a bit.>

*Kari, Kentaro walk out of the palace with Kelphy to realize the whole gang is there plus Crowley, Razz, the blonde thiefess and the fat bandit, whom they don't know. Allina and Alto looks pretty different, Allina with short hair and Alto with different colored hair, and both with new clothing. (Sign-ups?) Kelphy widens her eyes upon seing the four thieves.*

Kelphy: <You?>

Allina: <Kari! Kenta! Kelphy! Oh, hum... this is my brother Razz and his friends Crowley and... I don't know. They're really sorry for stealing your necklace and they want to give it back.>

*Allina moves out of the way, Kelphy staring at the thieves like "Hmm...". Allina goes over to Kari.*

Allina: <(Are you going to the ball?)>

Kentaro:<...Kenta?>

"Yes. Hopefully."

"I... need some help picking something out" Lucien twiddles his fingers avoiding looking at Kelphy before saying, "Sorry... I disobeyed your orders Kelphy... but... I decided that I would stay with Allina from now on."

"Growing up fast aren't you Lucien?" Alto grins.

"I'm older than you Alto" Lucien blinks.

"Oh. On that note let's all go inside!" Alto whistles and out of the sky his hawk Aelo dives and lands with precision and grace on his shoulder and seems to look over the group then nod with approval of them.

Derek: <Hey, so ah... party time. Whoop whoop.>

*He claps and gives a faint fist pump.*

*Crowley looks at Kelphy.*

Crowley: <Uhh... what is it?>

*Kelphy smiles to Lucien and shakes her head. She then turns to Crowley.*

Kelphy: <I'd like to have my necklace back, if that's all right.>

*After they step into the grand hall, Allina moves behind Kari and whispers to her ear.*

Allina: <(2 words. Dress shopping.)>

Jade Rabbit: <What.>

Allina: <Not you. You're a guy. I think.>

Jade Rabbit: <...Okay.>

Allina: <Be right back.>

*Allina steps over to Kelphy and the thieves and looks from them to the princess and back, curious.*

"What?"

Crowley: <Oh, uhhh...>

*Crowley hands her the necklace.*

Crowley: <Here.>

"They're going shopping" Alto says as he walks past the group and stretches. "Man, its been awhile since I've seen all of you. I wonder how strong you've all gotten..."

"I know what you mean Alto. I feel the same way" Creed says.

"Heh, I get what you're saying Alto. You want us all to spar with you" Lucien grins.

"Yep, you should all come at once though. Even you new guys" he points at Razz, Crowley, and the thieves.