-> It was early into the night and Playground was throwing a rather massive party to celebrate the long lasing rule of the kingdom's oldest ruling family! Lights and colors and sound all around! Civilians, knights and all were welcomed to enjoy in the celebration too!
-> A certain yellow dove, dressed in his finest with a small, furred cloak wrapped around his shoulders and teal-colored jewelry pieces in his dreads, was pacing around outside of the castle's walls. It seems like he was waiting for someone.
-> Or two someones to be exact.
- @dove-conductor [IT'S PARTY TIME]
Ego wasn’t used to wearing anything besides his armor. He barely had days off and mostly just wore what was under the armor. He felt…nice.
He walked over to Egg while tilting his head. He was worried for his tiny birdie. He was dressed up in nice black, golds and yellows with golden accessories.
There was scratching on the window. Claws digging into the material at a rapid pace. Outside was Blueberry! The Knight’s of Playground’s little messenger dragon.
@captain-of-playground
-> The prince looked up from his little desk, his feather pen halting as he noticed the little dragon.
"Blueberry!"
-> His tail wagged a little as he got up, hurrying over to the window and opening it to allow the little fella inside.
"What brings you here today, little friend?"
Ego didn’t expect to be looking for his missing friend after he got back on duty. He would be groaning in annoyance if it wasn’t Hound.
Hooves frantically hit the ground, Ego was leading Snip while the general was riding behind.
@captain-of-playground
-> The massive forests around Playground were dense and thick, looking like they'd be more fitting around somewhere like Thieves' Den.
-> Many different wild animals roamed around the forests, chittering and squeaking, soft snarls and little yowls. Who knows where Hound could be in here.
The otter carefully opened the door, trying to be quiet. He had Somthing in his arms, wrapped in a blanket.
@captain-of-playground
-> The dove was seated in the living room, one leg crossed over the other and a book held within his talons. Luckily enough it seems like the otter had been quiet enough to not alert the avian.
Ego stopped at the entrance and left Snip there. He didn't leave him tied just in case of a needed quick escape. He observed the carnival with an uneasy feeling but he knew Egg was in there somewhere.
He summons his spear and starts walking.
@captain-of-playground
-> The main tent was.... Terribly dark, it was a struggle to see anything to massive flood lights suddenly filled the room, revealing the bright and colorful interior and.... The MANY crudely made demon puppets that lined every single fucking inch of the bleachers within.
-> Some of the dolls had disgusting disproportionate features: Massive heads, missing or multiple limbs, some of them even had holes in their heads or sections missing from their bodies.
-> But there was no flesh and blood demon in the tent. Or well.... It SEEMED like there wasn't.
The knight came walking into Windforce’s domain nervously. He didn’t know what his master needed him for but, he didn’t want to deny an order just because he’s scared.
@captain-of-playground
-> The winds howled as the knight approached his master's temple. Windforce's domain, like always, was a beautiful mess of weather. Howling winds, bright sunlight, rain and storm clouds alike. But where was....?
"EGOBWORDER OF PLAYGROUND!"
-> Suddenly, a bolt of lightning struck the ground, the deity herself appearing once the light vanished. A wide, toothy smile was present on her face as she gazed down at her follower.
"My boy.... I have a gift that only the greatest of followers are given!"
He just wanted everything back to normal again. Thankfully that little messager dragon was still asleep in Star's pocket. He didn't even know if Ego got the letter or let alone wanted to come.
He sat in the meadow for a long while, messing with the flowers there...maybe he could bring some back to Star...he was interrupted by footsteps. He swiftly turns around and gets up, seeing Ego there in full armor.
"...I didn't expect-"
"For me to actually come? Yeah I figured."
They stood there for a while, pure silence. The wind blew softly as the birds chirped. Follower broke the silence.
"Look I-...I'm sorry...I just wante-"
"Dont make excuses. I don't forgive you."
The dove's feathers fluffed up in surprise. He was confused...usually Ego would take it as a joke...
"I-"
"That's it? I'm sorry? That's why you brought me out here? For a half ass apology?"
The otter crossed his arms. A huge frown formed on his face as his tail lashed around.
"I know Star is the reason your apologizing. You don't even mean it! Your doing this cause the only person who fucking cares about you told you too! You really like being told what to do huh?! Maybe thats why Star loves you! Because your a good boy right? You listen to anything he says!"
Follower looks down, he didn't know what to say due to his thoughts scattering.
"You know Sword, I tried making friends with you for so long! Only for me to get hate back! I tried so hard so maybe! Just maybe just could have a friend other than Egg! That I felt like I was worth something!"
"Heck! I wouldn't be surprised if you treated Star like shit when you first met him! You definitely did with me! I'm surprised Star even stayed with you this long! What is he going to do when he figures out the REAL reason you were abandoned by Venomshank?"
The dove froze...no no no..
"Yeah! I'm surprised people believed that little sob tale! Your not innocent Sword...you never were...Icedagger was your fault. No wonder your father left you for DEAD!"
Follower whipped out his sword and aimed it at Ego's neck.
"Don't you dare.."
"Hah..see? Everytime. Everytime someone disagrees or someone tries to reveal who you are you try to result to killing. What happeneds when Star finds out you killed me too? That's what you do best Sword, just like Icedagger."
"THAT WASN'T MY FAULT!"
"Where is the proof? Where is the proof bird? Cause all I see is a murderer."
Follower was panting like he just ran a mile, his heart pounded as his mind ran thousands of thoughts, scenarios and flashbacks. Windforce must have told him...there's no other way he could know...but...he couldn't, he never could bring himself to kill anyone who did nothing wrong...
The dove lowered his blade as he turned off his emotions, staring at the ground with no expression. Something he learned while with Illumina.
"That's what I thought. Enjoy your time with Star while you have it. He won't stay for long."
Ego turns away and starts walking back to Playground but he stops for a second.
"By the way, if I see you again...I'm not afraid to tell Star who you really are...I hope your happy to get a taste of your own medicine.."
With that the Captian left. As soon as Ego was gone it was like a switch flipped, causing all of the dove's emotions to flood in like a dam breaking and he collapsed. Sobbing in the flower covered meadow.....
