Blackened Heart

Marucus cursed, looking down. What was that... he was so close... why did he panic? He watched her leave, wishing he could run after her and tell her how he felt, knowing it was impossible.

She had then looked down as she holds her chest. "Why is this happening...First Lord Zander, and now...Lord Marucus? Why did my heart beat in unison with his?"

Zander uncloaked himself, and sat on the rock he had propped himself up against, now looking out at the lake. They needed to be leaving soon, and yet, he seemed to have no motivation to do so. Let them come, his mind told him. Straight unto the tip of his blade.

Lady Ivy comes from behind him as she wraps her arms around Zanders waist as she holds him from behind. "Hehe, I have done a good deed."

He blinks, looking over his shoulder at her. "A good deed? What would that be?"

She smiles as she looks at him. "Well, I know that Lord Marucus has feelings for Melina, and I know that Melina needs love in her life, she lost her family, she doesn't have many friends, and I think Marucus can be all three since I always see her gook at her, and he just took my advice, but then froze up, I kinda peeked. I know it was wrong to look, but I just want her to be happy with someone, I just...kinda feel bad for her I guess."

Zander looked at her. "I see... so you've started to play matchmaker, eh?" He hoped his bad mood did not bleed through into his words.

She smiles and nods then looks at him. "Hey whats the matter?"

He blinks. "What do you mean?" He turned back, looking at the lake, not sure what to tell her, knowing she already noticed it.

She looks at him. "Well you seem troubled by something, please tell me."

Zander shrugged slightly, he didn't really wish to tell her what he had heard. "It is nothing... unimportant..."

She looks at him. "If your sure..." She walks away back to where Marucus was as she tilts her head. "How did it go?"

Marucus shook his head. "I screwed up..." He sighed. "Figures... never was good at this."

She looks at him. "You just have to keep trying and also she might freeze up just as much as you do, shes shy and I think you can bring her out of the shell if you try. If you love her stop at nothing to get her." She chuckles. "Sorry if that came off as a bit strong, but just saying."

He tilted his head, slightly, smiling. "My, my, I never knew you to be the romantic type, Lady Ivy."

She looks at him. "Well, I have been in love...and I know that feeling you have, I probably know it better then you do."

He bows. "My apologies, I had no intention of offending you, my lady..."

She chuckles and pats his shoulder. "No offence taken, I'm just trying to help you and her out."

He rises, looking at her. "Might I ask why?"

She smiles and winks at him. "Hehe, it's a secret." She then starts to walk off as Melina started to walk back with the clothes. Melina looked Marucus. "Um can you hand me my bag please Mi`lord?"

He nods. "Yes, of course, my lady." He hands her the bag.

She nods as she takes it. "Thank you" She started to put the clothes into the bag as they were alone again.

He watched her sliently, wishing desperately to be able to say something, but couldn't find the words.

She then begins to settle everything up on the horse as she looks at Marucus in the eyes. "Are we ready to move out?"

He looks away slightly, not able to meet her gaze. "Yes... we are ready, and should probably leave soon."