today! Arthur would announce who Algiz really was and let him put on a show. The only reason Aurther said he didn't do it before was that he didn't think he had enough of the people's respect to let him put on a surprise show like that.
Algiz dug out his old outfit he had worn the night Aurthur had first told him "I love you."
He slipped it on. It felt amazing to be wearing it again. He couldn't help but smile seeing his reflection again. No more hiding under a long dress and some stupid veil and hood. Algiz wore an outfit showy for even his people but that's what he loved most about himself, his long curly hair was braided into a thick braid that went past his waist, this time there was reason to braid in jewelry into his hair. The rest of his outfit showed his lean gray body beautifully. Sheer silky fabric flowed around his shoulders and waist, small black shorts keeping everything from being seen.
After putting glimmering gold jewelry all over himself he spun around enjoying every little cling of his jewelry. His favorite part was still the gold rings he put around his tail, and of course his make up. He painted on white freckles and eyeliner that gave him a doe like appearance.
¨Iz Iz, what's with all that clanking?¨ Aurthur asked, sitting up. Before smiling, looking Algiz up and down seemingly savoring each little curve in Aligiz's body.
¨You look amazing, let me get dressed and we'll head out.¨ Aurther pulled himself from the bed and walked over to the closet, Algiz walked over and wrapped his arms around Arthur's waist, placing a kiss on his shoulder.
Aurthur snapped ¨What are you doing?" Changing his tone to a sweet one. "You'll smudge that paint on your face, and also go make some food."
Algiz walked away slowly leaving Aurthur to get dressed. Algiz whipped up a couple of omelets, hoping Aurthur wouldn't mind the lack of bacon, since they had run out sooner than Algiz thought they would. Arthur walked in the kitchen as Algiz set down the plates, he was wearing a nicer outfit than normal. It was still just a couple shades of brown but slightly nicer quality than what he normally wore.
To Algiz's surprise Aurthur didn't complain about the lack of meat with breakfast. As they were about to leave, Aurthur pulled Algiz into a kiss, holding his hands together. Algiz tried to jump back when he felt something coarse go around his wrists, only to have Aurthur pull him close again by the rope he had tied around Algiz's wrists while he wasn't paying much attention.
¨Funny... You mind taking it off, it'll be hard to dance with my hands tied together.¨ Algiz chuckled half heartedly looking up at Aurthur. He didn't respond, or untie the rope. Instead Aurthur pulled him outside and up to the stage in the middle of town square.
¨This is just for showmanship right?¨ Algiz thought as he looked around at all the people circling around the stage like vultures circling a dying animal.
Aurther stepped forward, and shoved Algiz to his knees.
"Fine People of Crosswoods, I bear terrible news! This beast murdered my wife and devoured her!"
Algiz looked around frantically as the people shouted demands for revenge for Emily Oakman, who Algiz was told to act as for his safety.
"I'm Emily! I always have been! Please!" Algiz cried out, tears filling his emerald eyes.
Following the shouts of anger coming from the crowd of veiled women and the grunts of agrement coming from their husbands Aurthur kicked Algiz in the side of his ribs. He let out a sharp cry as the metal toed boot smashed into his side.
Panting on his side Algiz looked at the stage and old blood stains reminding him that he was far from the first nonhuman Aurthur Oakman had dragged up here to the people's approval.
Beat, beheaded and body hung outside the walls for animals to feast on.
"I thought you loved me? You kept saying you did..." Algiz mouthed, as his lover's sword sliced through his neck. Killing Algiz but making way for Forest.
End of Flashback
Forest shook his head, head nearly slipping off his shoulders.
"Time to die, Oakman..." Forest whispered hearing the Oakman girl shout something about mushrooms.