-||Truth Behind the Mask||-

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"Thank you," he said with a slight blush, not sure how to take the compliment. Alex looked down at Haven before gently running his fingers through her hair. He loved being with her.  

[Rosalind Bloom]

Haven smiled a little and let her eyes close. Thankfully her mother interupted before she could fall asleep. "Food's done." Beth said with a smile.  

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Alex sat up slowly, making sure that Haven would still be comfortable. He wasn't sure if she had fallen asleep or not but he knew that she needed to get at least a little rest. He stretched a little before walking towards Beth. "What kind of food is it," he asked, curious as what exactly he was smelling.  

[Rosalind Bloom]

Haven blinked a little and looked up at Alex as he sat up but then closed her eyes again and fell asleep. Beth sighed a little then smiled at Alex. "Ray, what kind of meat did you get?" She asked. She didn't know what kind it was due to the fact that she wasn't used to the different types of animals in the woods.  

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"Rabbit," Ray said as he sat down against one of the walls. He felt tense at the moment. Part of the reason he felt tense was because he'd just watched Haven crooning over Alex for what seemed like forever. Alex just nodded slightly before sitting down.  

[Rosalind Bloom]

Beth nodded and smiled a little then took a seat as well.

While they were all busy, Agatha decided to seize the oppurtunity. It was rather funny to her that no one knew she was watching them, wouldn't they have figured that out by now? When she was positive they were distracted, she made Haven appear on the bed in the room she was in with a mere snap of her fingers.

Her anxiety over what she was about to do showed greatly in her eyes as she hovered her hands over Haven's head, quietly muttering ancient words that formed a spell. When Haven awoke, she wouldn't be the same anymore.  

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Alex nodded slightly before taking some food. He was hungry because of the loss of certain things. He wanted to be able to relax now, not really think about what had happened over the past couple of hours. "Thank you for making this food," Alex said to Beth with a smile.

Ray glanced at Alex, frustrated about not being thanked for actually gathering the food. It didn't matter though.  

[Rosalind Bloom]

After a few moments Agatha smiled then called out, "Richard!!! Get in here, I need you for the last part." It was almost done, Agatha was getting rather excited. They were all fools, thinking that a simple little symbol could keep them safe. She scoffed at this thought then sighed a little as she waited for Richard. He needed to kiss Haven to complete the process of changing her mind.

Beth smiled and nodded. "You're welcome, thank you Ray for getting the rabbit." She said.  

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Ray nodded slightly as he got his own share of food. He felt disgusted at the moment and looked around. "Where's Haven," he asked after a moment, feeling his stomach drop for a moment.

Alex turned to look where he'd left her. He ate still, feeling concern wash over him. There was a sense that something wasn't entirely right. "I don't know," he responded in a wary tone.  

[Rosalind Bloom]

After a little bit longer, everything was finished with Haven and Agatha snapped yet again which caused Haven's eyes to flutter open. "Hello, sweet heart, how was your nap?" She asked and Haven smiled a little. "It was nice..." She said then sat up a little. Agatha smirked in contentment now.

Beth stopped what she was doing then looked over to the empty space that Haven had been sleeping at. She didn't say anything, the paleness of her features gave it all away. She was worried.  

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Alex ate a little faster and when he was done he jumped to his feet. He didn't want this to happen, he didn't want to lose her again. He didn't even consult Ray at this point, just walked out of the cave to begin looking for everyone.

Ray was calm, trying to sense out what had happened. He knew that it was Agatha's doing but he didn't want to say anything. "We'll look for her," he said to Alex's vanishing figure.  

[Rosalind Bloom]

Agatha smiled and asked, "Are you ready for the wedding tonight, dear?" She was testing to see if her plan had worked. What she tried to make Haven think, was that she was engaged to Richard and that she was helping them regain Richard's kingdom. Haven smiled a little then nodded. "I am." She said, excitement gleaming in her eyes.

Beth nodded and said, "You're right, we will." She wasn't about to stand aside while her daughter had been taken again.  

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Victor knew what had happened but he didn't want to rush in right away. He'd gotten that sense along with the feeling of failure towards his temporary masters. He growled slightly and flashed a smile when he sensed Alex exiting the cave, he could lure him forth now, it wouldn't be too hard.

Ray had jumped up though and gotten the horses ready just in case. He followed Alex slowly, anger seething through his veins. If he was correct then they were in for a lot more than he wanted. If she'd gone against the rules again he could easily summon back up if he needed to.  

[Rosalind Bloom]

Beth sighed a little then followed after Ray. She was very pissed off right now, though it didn't show. She was ready to attack anyone on the opposing side if she saw them.

Agatha smiled then said, "Come then, let us go see your fiance then, shall we?" Haven nodded slowly and Agatha smirked. Richard would be pleased to know that it had worked. She hoped that he played along well.  

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Richard grew excited as he waited for Agatha and Haven to appear. He had found her appealing when he'd met her but knowing that he would be hers, to some extent, made him even more pleased. He enjoyed seeing Alex suffer but enjoyed being pleased more than that.

Victor crouched to the ground and moved slowly forward. He knew what was happening and it gave him even more motivation to kill Ray and Alex. The woman with them, the older one could be left alone. He could smell them though, the sweet scent of blood drifting down on the wind.

Alex was frantic as he looked around, calling Haven's name. She'd just proclaimed her love for him and now she was gone. His anger rose within him more towards himself. He was a monster, she'd been lying, she hated him. He growled slightly as he stared at the ground.

"We need to get Alex to calm down," Ray said in the direction of Beth. "it's really the only way that we can help Haven. We need to think strategically."