I Scored Myself A Mate

The carriage was driving slowly, getting closer and closer to the main village as time went by. Allias had asked that they drove slow so he could see everything. The trees, the green grass and endless nature surrounding his flourishing kingdom. With all the mess in his hectic life the moments were he could just stand still and admire his home were few, scarce but now, as his green eyes gazed the place he called home a warmth surrounded his heart. Was it really possible to love the trees, the sky, the birds, everything that surrounded you just because you thought of it as your home? Was it possible just the image of a few houses to make you smile? The sight of people going around, smiling and laughing make you feel proud? This was his kingdom, his home and he loved it from the bottom of his heart.

"You look excited" Theseus commented, seeing how Allias' face was stuck on the window of the carriage, fogging it with his breathing.

"I was trying to be, back then. I don't want to be moody and depressed anymore so I decided to try. Now that I am outside though, now that I can see my home and breathe freely it's slowly becoming a reality, this excitement." Allias explained without taking his eyes from the scenery.

"I am glad you feel this way. I know that Disee does not compare with the light and beauty of Avgee but I hope you will feel at ease here, with your people and me." He said with a faint smile on his lips as he admired his lover. "Allias, you are so beautiful." he complimented him. Allias' head snapped to the side, locking eyes with Theseus as he pouted.

"Handsome." he stated with squeezed eyes.

"It's the same thing." Theseus said with a giggle and Allias shook his head, stating strong denial.

"No, it's not. You know it."

"You shouldn't bother yourself with such stereotypical matters. The result is one, I can't stop looking at you. When you smile it's as if you've charmed me." he told him gently and rested his palm on his cheek. "Please smile more, for me" he asked him and the king smiled brightly making the general feel incredibly happy.

They conversed for a while longer, talking about weird looking trees. It was actually nothing in particular, just silly stuff but Theseus realized this was the first time in years he was enjoying himself so much. Sitting in this small carriage with Allias, listen to his laughter and excited eyes as he observed everything around him happily.

After a while the carriage stopped, exactly at the entrance of the village and many elves that were passing by at this time, it was still quite early in the morning, stopped to observe the extravagant means of transport. They focused their eyes, trying to see who was inside the carriage and soon the mystery was solved. Theseus stepped out first, making everyone around gasp. The general during his rule, rarely visited the villages and he was known as a cold hearted and distant king. For the people to actually catch a glimpse of him was actually terrifying. Many of them stepped back but still they remained at the scene since it seemed that the general was accompanying someone.

Theseus stared at the villagers with an indifferent expression and his naturally strict face came to effect instantly. Well, now it was perfectly obvious why they were all so terrified of him and a giggle was heard from the inside of the carriage as a man dressed in white took a hold of Theseus' extended arm and got out of the carriage, stepping into the morning light.

"You are scaring them" he whispered at his lover and Theseus shrugged his shoulders. He didn't really care about how other viewed him. As long as he didn't hurt Allias' reputation he was fine with being considered as cold and unapproachable. He was planning to make friends anyways.

To his people Allias looked like he had been born by pure sunlight. The elves of the Disee tribe, some of them raised in the endless winter stared at the myth that had come to life with wide and innocent eyes. He was so different from them, a lot...brighter in a way. Since many of them had never seen an Avgee elf up close in their lives they were instantly stunned as if they had been hit by a a shinning ray of light, a magic spell came over them and all they could do was stare in awe.

"Won't you bow?" Theseus asked the small crowed and some of them flinched as if the magic spell had been broken by the roughness in the general's voice. They bowed deeply, losing eye contact with the captivating elf and Allias smiled.

"It's alright. May I ask you a question?" he said and the elves hastily raised their heads. "Where can I find I good tailor?" he asked remembering that he wanted to get some clothes for the ball. "Oh, and a good tavern." he completed. The elves looked at each other surprised, they couldn't really understand why the king would be out and about asking such things.

"Won't any of you answer?" Theseus told them.

"Stop scaring them" Allias said out loud and one of the elves giggled, seeing the disappointed expression in the general's face the moment he got scolded.

"There is a good tailor two block from here, she has a cute little store with a pink door. You can also get some food a bit further from there. They...They also serve Avgee recipes." the elf proposed and Allias smiled. His eyes were slightly sad though, the green turning a bit darker.

"Thank you. Shall we go Theseus?" the king asked and the general nodded. He followed close next to him, looking angrily to whoever dared to stare for too long like a watchdog. "Come on now. They have never seen me before." he said and Theseus scoffed.

"It's because of your beauty. They have never seen how beautiful Avgee elves are and you're the epitome of that." he explained and Allias laughed.

"I think Disee elves are beautiful too." he said and Theseus raised his eyebrows, showing him that he didn't really believe him. "I do. Your pale complexions, like the distant moon, your black hair and dark eyes. They look very charming and mysterious. Distant but captivating at the same time. That's how I saw you. When you looked at me with that cold expression, that strictness. Then you suddenly turned playful, a whole different person. You were like a hidden treasure."

"A treasure hidden in a pile of shit." Theseus said, quoting something very important from their first meeting. Allias rolled his eyes, but he was still smiling.

"You had to bring that up didn't you?"

"Well, you don't see a king rolling in...poop every day. It scarred me, deeply."

"I bet it did" Allias commented and his eyes spotted the small tailor shop/ It had indeed a very pretty pink door while the glass window showed a lot of different mannequins, female and male, wearing extravagant hats and dark clothes. Disee fashion was quite far from the Avgee one. His tribe used light materials, white and gold, pale colors like beige and pastel blue, also they wore a lot less than what they wore in here. Allias found that simplicity quite elegant. Disee elves on the other hand always dressed heavily in dark clothes, black, purple and silver. Their bodies were covered most of the times and the designs, like the patterns and the lace on their clothes was always crafted beautifully.

Theseus pushed the door and the sound of a melodic chime, signaling their entrance echoed in the shop. The distant voice of a young woman was heard telling them she was coming right away alarmed them and they stood at the door frame patiently waiting.

Soon the young seamstress appeared, surrounded by needles and fabric. She was shocked, stopping in her tracks as she recognized the famous couple that had just stepped into her small shop. Her expression though was not the usual. She frowned immediately and her eyes turned cold.

"I will not be able to help you." she told them with hatred spilling from her tongue.

This woman obviously did not seem to like them. Allias tilted his head to the side, ignoring Theseus upcoming anger and asked with a composed tone, as he was filled with curiosity.

"Why is that? Did we do something wrong or offended you in a way?" he asked her and the woman instantly locked eyes with the general.

"I will not be of any help to the destroyer of our Tribe." She said and the king easily realized she meant Theseus. The white haired man looked at her back, as if he didn't care about what she just said. He took Allias' hand in his and said.

"Let's go. We can find someone else."