Mischief Managed {openish}

[Marissa Skye ☀]

You always wanna be around me
So you know what it's like
When the world is at your feet
And you're VIP tonight
You've either you got it or you don't
And I'm sorry you won't
Get there by using me
Just go and do your own thing
Boys and girls pretend to know me, they try so hard
And I get what I want, my name is my credit card
Don't try to hate me because I am so popular
Pop, pop, popular

Letting out a harsh breath, Rissa watched as one of her long blond locks bounced randomly on in front of her eyes. Sprawled out on the bed of furs she shared with Corbin, the pretty nymph had her chin resting on her upturned palms and an extremely bored expression on her face. Never a good thing. It boded badly for whomever came across her path next.


Normally, Rissa was a sweet natured lass with a patient nature. Unfortunately, she had a bit of a temper to go along with it and the attention span of a gnat if she wasn't fully occupied by something. this lead to unfortunate occurrences like flower petals in Drakes clothing and NAIR in various bottles of shampoo owned by shifters that irritated her. Ah, yes...Boredom tended to get the little half-ling into mischief and today was no different.

She was highly fed up with being locked away in this suite of rooms without anyone to keep her company but the growly wolves outside her door. Drake and Danger had no sense of fun and Corbin only showed up briefly when he was "checking up" on her. That and when he came to bed and romped in the furs with her. Lately though, he'd been to preoccupied for even that. It was almost enough to make the nymph wonder if he had another woman stashed away somewhere.

That thought caused a frown to cross the pretty witchs face and she rolled over on her back with a sigh. From out of nowhere, a little metalic purple dragon sprawled beside her and gave a hum of disgust.

"Mistress... why do you allow them to imprison you here? There are better ways to pass the time than counting the stones in the wall.." it said in its normal gravelly voice. "Let us do something fun.... Surely in town there are a few villians i could cook and eat!"

Raising a brow, Rissa looked over at her guardian and sighed.

"And how do you propose we get out of these rooms? I set one foot out the door and my guard dogs are going to have hissy fits and you know it. I'd just assume not get treated like a fetch toy, thank you very much...Dogs drool all over those things you know...."

Rolling its eyes, the dragon huffed and then started to pad around the room.

"Why... You have fae blood, Mistress... You can travel where ever you want with only a thought. You don't have to step outside at all. They will never even know your gone."

Blinking, Marissa sat up.

"What do you mean? Like Corbin does?"

Nodding its wide head, the creature padded back to her and eyed her up and down.

"You have vast potential that you are only beginning to unlock. Time and place travel is easy... You simply close your eyes, envision yourself in the place you want to be and.... wallah... your there."

Frowning, Rissa tapped her chin with a finger.

"Surely it can't be that simple or I would have been able to do it before now..... the gods know I've thought those sorts of things enough."

Snickering, the dragon moved forward and butted her with its muzzle.

"You know, your really are a silly humaniod at times.... Didn't you take Witch Magic 101? Geez... I think I know more about you than you do.... You have to believe in your magic first. Without real belief, it doesn't work... however, since you have summoned me... I think your getting the hang of it. After all, I am a supreme being your know..."

Eying the dragon ruefully, the petite young woman shoved him away and then had a sudden thought.

"What about you though? You cant go in dragon form... That would give us away instantly."

Smirking, the dragon arched a scaly brow and then transformed before her eyes into a sleek furred great Dane. Blinking, Rissa laughed and then nodded.

"Well.. That works I guess. Where should we go first?"

Shrugging, Drako padded to her side and leaned against her.

"I'd recommend someplace not so noticeable first off. Humans tend to freak out with someone just appears out of thin air. No sense of humor...."

Laughing, the nymph thought for a moment and then nodded.

"Your right... How about.... hmmmmmm..... The park? We could take appear behind a row of trees...'

"Sounds good to me, mistress." it returned.

Nodding, Rissa glanced at her pocket book before shrugging and picking it up. If this worked, she'd no doubt need her credit cards and money. Then, she closed her eyes with a muttered "here goes nothing" and pictured the heavily groved section of woods in the park.

Picturing the branches and inhaling the scent of the pines, she curled her toes into the soil and sighed. Wait a minute... SOIL? Eyes flying wide, she looked at her bare feet to find herself standing in the very spot she'd been picturing. Drako sat at her feet and stared at her in amusement.

"See? I told you it wasn't so hard... should listen to me more often... I might actually be more than a pretty face. "

"OH shush, dragon." Rissa retorted before peeking avidly around a tree and seeing New Orlean's city park laying in front of her. "Crap... I forgot shoes Corbin doesnt like my pointy heels and i've grown accustomed to wandering around shoeless....... Think we could get to the mall?"


Her guardian gave her a put upon look and the witch nodded.

"Silly question."

Closing her eyes once more, she pictured her favorite dressing room in Victoria secrets and flashed them both there. Oh Yeah.. This was so much better than traveling by car. She could DEFINITELY get used to it.

And so it went that the next couple hours flew by and the little nymph learned many new things about her magic. After going on a little shopping expedition, she stopped by the Pit to say hello to Lani and then bounced over to a place called SCREAMERS. Drako had hounded her all after noon so she finally gave in. Once there, though, she found the place quite to her liking. The music was loud, the beat was good and the drinks were made to perfection. What more could a girl ask for?

Settling on to a bar stool at a small table in the corner, Rissa was just finishing her second pina colada when a tall, savagely handsome man approached. His hair was black as ebony and his lean features were strangly beautiful. It was his eyes that caught and held her attention though. They glowed with a power that was beyond her comprehension and seemed to have some knowledge that made her uneasy. Something told her that she should know this man but for the life of her, she could not place him. Thinking he meant to pass by her spot, Rissa tossed back the last of her frou frou and then almost choked on it when he stopped and stared at her with his ageless eyes.

"Marissa Abigail Cearra Skye?"

Blinking rapidly, Rissa coughed until the man thumped her on the back and finally managed to croak out.

"Yes?"

Smiling darkly, the stranger sat in the chair across from her without invitation and gazed at her a long moment before answering.

"I am Adam Black..... I am your father."


Ok, so forget any sort of dignified comeback. The words that escaped Rissa were spurred purely by shock.


"You've got to be shitting me?" she fairly yelled, startling everyone around them and gaining some perturbed looks.

Realizing what she'd said, the pretty blonds hands flew up to her mouth and clapped over her lips to keep anything else untoward from escaping. Her wide eyes said it all though and she could only blame the alcohol she'd been drinking for this vivid daydream.

"Get out of town!" she finally said, whispering it at her new companion. "You can't be my father.... Wait a minute... How'd you know my name?? Names have power and I haven't given anyone my full name... Not even Corbin."

Eying him with true supposition now, the little nymph glanced at where her dragon had set only to find him gone. Blinking rapidly, she swallowed hard and glared at Mr. Black.

"Hey!!! What did you do with my dragon, Mister?? Bring him back right this minute!!"

[Adam Black]

You better run for cover,
You better hide your heart
'Cause once you start to love her
You know you'll never stop
She shines like a diamond
When she walks into a room
She could charm the stars
Hypnotize the moon

The moment of truth was here. Finally. After years of wonder and hidden desire of news. The moment when he'd see the daughter he'd been forced to leave behind in order to fulfill his duty to his queen. What would she look like? A golden haired beauty like her mother or a raven haired enchantress like him? Was she as generous of spirit as her dame or as calculating as her sire? So many questions but so few answers.

Until recently, the magic she held within her had been cloaked by the spell he, himself, had placed upon her in her mothers womb. The only form of protection he could offer her had hidden her powers from everyone, including himself, and masked the bond of blood they shared.

All that had changed a few weeks ago though when the energy he'd channeled to the spell had been severed and he'd immediately sensed her presence in the New Orleans area. Unfortunately though, she seemed to be sequestered in his arch enemy's stronghold and it was virtually impossible to reach her. He'd had to bid his time and wait for the opportunity to approach the daughter he'd never had a chance to know.

Until today.

The prickle of energy he felt when Marissa arrived in New Orleans had drawn him to her presence. If he hadn't been alert for just such a thing, he would have missed it but as her sire... Well, a father could always sense when one of his blood was in the area. From a distance, he'd watched her with amusement as she'd bounced from shop to shop with her guardian before finally arriving at Wulf Fenrisulfr's bar SCREAMERS.

Her manner was light and friendly with everyone and a veil of purity and innocence seemed to hover around her where ever she went. Other people tended to start smiling and more than one man had turned on their heel to trail after her only to earn a fierce look from the dragon or himself.

The dragon himself had spotted Adam moments after he'd appeared and they had exchanged speaking looks before the guardian had gone about his duties of protecting his charge. Adam knew instantly that whatever spell Marissa had cast to summon the creature had been the one to break his own spell. Only powerful magic could have pulled the dragon from the Beyond and to her side. That made her even more valuable to his realm and even more precious.

She obviously had no idea of her appeal and took the way people reacted to her as her normal due. She was like a bright ray of sunshine that others gravitated too and he wondered just what Corbin was up to by keeping her in his compound. That would have to be changed before the dark fae destroyed the light creature his daughter undoubtedly was. Muunokhoi was up to something and it didn't bode well for any of them. If he ever figured out just who Marissa was..... Well, it was safe to say that he would exert whatever control he had over the girl to his own uses and endanger to future of the whole fae realm.

Turning his attention back to the moment, Adam watched for a few more minutes as his daughter drank and chatted with a few of the strangers that approached. Her dragon frowned and then cast a look in his direction. Nodding, the prince stood up and approached the little table with an easy stride that ate up the distance and scattered all the others thinking of trying for her attention. As her blue gaze shot up to meet his, he saw a sort of recognition and almost smiled. Oh yes, his daughter had instincts... Even if they weren't fully developed yet. That would change shortly though.

"Marissa Abigail Cearra Skye?" he asked calmly."I am Adam Black... I am your father."

To say her reaction wasn't what he expect was putting it mildly but he didn't let it effect him. She was obviously stunned and had been raised in the human world. Manners and decorum could be taught. She was just a babe after all.

Once she'd settled down enough to fire things off at him, he laughed a bit ruefully and ordered them both new drinks. Deciding she was going to need something stiffer than her icy drink, he got them both nectar of the gods and then settled back in his seat.

"Your guardian is fine. He knew he was not needed so has retired to his...... metal form."

Watching as she reached up to finger the curled dragon on her ear, he hid a smile. She really was very human in her manner.

"And Yes, I am your father but until recently.... I was unable to find you due to a spell I cast when you were merely a heartbeat in your mothers womb..For that I apologize but I thought it best at the time so that my foes would not harm you before you came into your own power."

Taking a drink of his nectar, Adam watched her a moment before continuing. Her gaze was clearly skeptical and he supposed he couldn't blame her.

"Let me guess at a few things.... If I'm wrong then you can tell me to go jump off a cliff.. but if i'm right... You have to listen to me and keep everything we talk about between us... Agreed?"

Catching her hesitant nod, the fae nodded.

"From the beginning... You never felt quiet a part of your family... You never really fit in and you always seemed to grow bored easily. You skipped a few grades in school and parents didn't know quiet what to do with you.... "

Watching her eyes grow wide, Adam smiled.

"By the time you were 20, you'd graduated college but couldn't seemed to come up with anything you truly wanted to do because it was boring..... The world has always seemed to flat to you until you came to New Orleans...... You've felt like your life has been in stasis and it was going nowhere.... the only thing that has kept you interested in fact.. is the threats your half brother has made on your life.... and now .... the man you've fallen in with."

Reading the truth on her expression, the man nodded his own head.

"I can offer explanations to that, my dear. All of what you have felt is normal and expected from one of your bloodline. You are truly a Fae caught in the mortal world and its time for you to take your place where you belong. As my daughter, you are a fae princess in your own right and capable of great magic... You simply need to be taught the ways of our world. If you will allow it...I would be well pleased to help you take your place among us. You are the last female princess in our realm and will someday ascend the throne in our realm. Its vitally important that you be taught what is needed before that day."

[Marissa Skye ☀]

Get on your knees and let the games begin
Bow to your queen and I will crown your head
'Cause I can make you every inch a king
Before I do tell me, tell me what's in it for me?

OK, was the dude joking or what? The moment he said the word "princess" she wanted to start laughing her ass off but barely managed to refrain. Who's leg did he think he was pulling? Her? A Fae Princess?? Yeah Right! And Monkey flew with the wicked witch of the west.

Glancing around casually, she wonder when the guy with the camera would jump out and shout "SMILE! YOUR ON CANDID CAMERA!" He'd almost had her going there for a moment with all his talk about her past but anyone who cared to do a little investigating could have pulled all that up. SHe wasnt about to believe she was some sort of magical fae princess just on some strangers words.

Snorting a bit, the petite blond took up her own drink and gave him an arched look. Tossing it back, she suddenly started coughing and sputtering as the potent liquid washed down her throat. It burned worse than any sort of whiskey she'd had but then sent a spiral of warmth through her blood like she'd never felt before. A sappy grin spread across her face as she leaned her chin into a palm and gazed at her "father".

"A Princess you say? Hows that work? You king or something? Do you have a queen? I bet she isn't going to be happy when you tell her of MY existance!! SOMEONES GOING TO BE IN THE DOGGY HOUSE! OHHHH Does being a princess mean I get a crown?? Do I get to say "OFF WITH THEIR HEAD"? " she sing sang out as the effects of the potent drink hit her. "If your really my father then prove it... You got some sort of birth mark or something that could tell me your who you say you are?"

At Adam's bland uncomfortable look, she giggled.


"OH.. DON"T TELL ME!!! YOU GOT A LITTLE HEART SHAPED MARK RIGHT ON YOUR......"

Before she could finish that remark, the Fae Prince flicked his fingers and her voice was muted. Blinking at him rapidly, Rissa tried to speak but heard nothing. Touching her throat, she saw his bored expression and she went from amused to pissed in a nano second.

Without real thought, she pictured the contents of his glass dashed over his head and was stunned when that very thing suddenly happened. Adam sighed and then waved a hand that immediately dried himself.

"I see you have a temper much like I do, lass. You must learn to harness that so that it doesn't get you into situations that you can not get out of."

Still in bemusement, Rissa eyed her companion and then looked around. Suddenly, everything seemed less like a joke and very frighteningly real.

"Ummm.... You know what... I'm sure your illusions are a comfort to you in your craziness but I think its time I get along home. I'm sure my boyfriend is missing me by now and he wouldn't be happy to find me having a drink with some strange guy....."

Before she could slide from her seat, however, Adam reached out and laid a hand on hers. Instantly, a swarm of memories flew through her mind of her past and then switched to visions yet to come. Visions that included a beautiful white palace with gorgeous gardens filled to overflowing with unique flowers and little golden fairies flitting to and fro. In the middle of those vision sat a golden haired woman with a full court of devastatingly beautiful people around her. It took her an instant to recognize the woman as herself but when she did, she gasped and sank back down on to the stool.

"Bloody freaking HELL! You are my father, aren't you?"

Turning on her seat, she grabbed the arm of a passing waitress and nabbed a bottle right off her tray. When the woman started to protest, she put it to her lips and gulped down at least a forth of the bottle without thought. Only when she was finished did she look back at Adam and finally ask.

"So... What exactly does being the "last female" mean exactly? Some how.. After that vision you just gave me.. It doesn't mean that I'm just a girl with a crown."

Nodding his head just a bit, Adam acknowledged her words.

"Yours is not a simple fate, lass. That is partially why you've been left in the mortal world for so long. Had the enemies of the court learned of your existence, you would have been in more danger than you could possibly imagine. However, hiding you is no longer an option. The Dark King and Light Queen have gone missing and if they are not recovered.... You are the only one who can ascend the throne of the White Court. You are the last female of the royal line and only a female can rule there."


Rubbing her face, Rissa couldn't believe what she was hearing. Surely this was some sort of weird dream that she was having. Maybe she was asleep at the compound and this was just a figment of her imagination. Oh yeah.. and there was a pot of gold at every rainbow. Damn it to hell and back.

"So... Lemme get this straight... I'm a Fae Princess and if the Queen isn't found.. I get to play Queen to a bunch of fairies I don't know?"

Snorting, Adam waved for a new drink of his own and leaned forward.

"In a nutshell, yes. Unfortunately, you will have to give up your humanity and become fully Fae along with learning the ins and outs of political life at court. There will be those who seek to thwart your wishes but I think you have the strength it will take to rule wisely. You are, after all, my daughter and no child of mine would do less."

Raising a brow, Rissa stared at the man for a long moment before taking another drink from her bottle.

"Well, damn it to the turn and back... Your just going to have to give me some time to adjust to this.... Its not the normal sort of thing you know.. Fathers dont usually appear out of nowhere and go "Hello, I'm your father. ... Oh, and by the way, your destined to be queen of a realm that is on the brink of civil war. " You'll have to excuse me if I feel like something out of a bad Star Wars spin off and I'm waiting for you to say "COME TO THE DARK SIDE, DAUGHTER."