The Guardians of the Crystals- Officially Over

Celestial grasped Moonlight's hand. "Hi," She said softly. "I didn't want to scare you, but shape-shifting was the only way to catch up to you." She smiled shyly. "Well...I just wanted to ask you: how did you seek out my kingdom?"

Night tilts her head. " i didn't. i walked into the forest. it's not like i would try to hurt anybody, anyway. "

Celeste furrowed her brow. "I see. Would you like to come back to my kingdom? You can decline if you wish..." Celeste backed away. 

(Bye! Gotta go!)

Arthur sighed and walked back into the palace when all of the outer guards had gone off to do their job. He ran into Jason on the way. Telling the young guard about what was to happen, he nodded quickly and ran off to find as many other guards inside the palace as he could.

The red-haired male pinched the bridge of his nose in worry and frustration. This would be easier if she and I had telepathy. He thought with dry enthusiasm.

When Jason came back with quite a number of guards (along with chefs and servants, for that matter, to which he praised the blonde guard), Arthur went to work telling them what they were doing and where their stations would be. Some were in charge of setting out tables in the garden and some were positioned at the gate to let in the locals when they arrived. The servants collected flowers and trinkets to liven up the place, and the chefs went to work making light foods and appetizers.

Arthur watched all of this with a critical eye, correcting any mistakes that were made. He let out a sigh through his nose, his light brown eyes flitting to and fro.

- - - - -

Rave walked out of the inn with a smile. Her rest had been plentiful, the service was wonderful, and the price was low - she'd truly hit the jackpot.

She began walking to where her brother's stand had been from memory, which wasn't too hard for her, since she stored information easily. Coming to a standstill at the side of his stand (which was fully unpacked and ready for business), she gasped lightly at the array of necklaces, rings, bracelets, and more adorning its walls and hanging from hooks at the front.

"How'd you sleep?" Allik asked, having heard the light gasp from his sister.

Kara smiled. "Very well, if you must know." She giggled, walking into the stand. There was more space inside of it than she'd thought. "I bet you make quite the pay selling these things to young men and women, hmm?"

"That I do!" Allik chuckled, beaming when he saw the necklace he'd given to her the night before around her neck. "It looks great on you." He said, gesturing to the piece of jewelry so she knew what he was talking about.

"That's what I thought when I put it on!" Kara smiled, resting her arms on the counter of the stand. She watched as the street slowly became busier as more people streamed in to see what the sellers had to offer.

Aww, when will you be back, Celestial? :T)

(Tomorrow...my sister's nagging me to play outside with her ;-;)

Celeste turned, leaving Moonlight to make up her mind. She shifted into an owl and flew back to the palace.

She was flying over the city when she spied the figure she'd seen yesterday night- the same frame. She was walking out of an inn. Celeste swooped down to get a better look at her, then flew off to Arthur, who was directing the guards. 

Moonlight thought for a second before speaking. " would i be allowed to keep my hoodie on..? " Moonlight couldn't help but ask. any party she had seen had been full of dresses and suits, normally having those outfits to be required, and even if it wasn't hoods weren't allowed. Moonlight walked into the forest, walking back to the place she had first seen the queen and sitting there.

(aww... well, I guess we'll talk to you later ;^;)

Arthur nodded with satisfaction as the party finally started looking like... well, a party. A flash of white in the sky caught his attention, and he looked up to see the Queen in her shifted form flying to him.

He walked away from the gardens, and into the palace, where he'd meet her when she'd shift back. He was curious to hear what information she had to tell him, but overall, he was genuinely just glad that she was back and safe (from what he could see).

Celeste followed Arthur into the palace. As soon as they were, she shifted back, collapsing against his sturdy form. "So...tired..." She flushed and stood with her own strength. "I'm...alright now. I found out who the second demon is." She explained to Arthur about the demon. "I invited the were-demon to the party. I want to get to know her. She seems...quite nice, actually. But the second demon worries me. She looks alright but...Arthur, I don't know what to do." She held in a frustrated sob. Queens weren't supposed to be disposed like this! She composed herself. "I will track the demoness and invite her and the man she was hiding behind to the party. This is the best chance to figure everything out." She started for the dining room, then stopped. "As for dress code, make hoodies allowed please." She walked out.

Luna had slept for quite a while longer than she had intended, and when she awoke, she left the room she had been resting in, and quickly headed out of the palace, not that she did not want to stay and talk to the others, but she had a morning ritual she used to do, she took a different form every morning and went for a run or a flight and she intended to do the same now, sides she would return when she was done. Once outside the palace she shifted into the form of a raven and took off