The Dragon Children: Second Generation

[Edward]

Well, it looks like the ceremony is about to begin. Let's go.

Alen checked the sheath at his waist to make sure his sword was there, and then, taking up his pollaxe, begin to move toward Joanne and the others.

[Masquerade1412]

"Trevor, my son is not old enough to have a dragon of his own. However, he seems to have taken a liking to you. Would you be his protector until he is old enough? Take this water as a sign of agreement." She handed the water to Trevor.

...Wow...this water is cold!... Trevor lifted it up to his lips. ...Don't breathe...just drink...Must not...breathe... The water was cold. Like, middle-of-winter-and-should-be-frozen cold. He struggled just to get the water down his throat. Don't breathe...stay calm...Why is this water so COLD!?!? After an eternity, Trevor had finally drank all the water. Unfortunately, he immediately sighed. And breathed. Which was followed by coughing. Very violent coughing. *cough* My mask...*cough* Where's *Cough* my mask? *COUGH*

Revel, who had been staring at random dragons in order to, hopefully, pick a fight, whipped his head around and saw a silver glint on the ground. He picked up the mask and pressed it against Trevor's face. ...You try too hard to be nice....You could have said no.

*cough*...It's okay...

...If you keep this up, you'll do more than hurt yourself...You might even kill yourself!...And what good would that be? After all, if you die, how am I supposed to make an inferno?!

...Thanks, Revel....

...Just shut up... Since he was a red dragon, no one, other than Trevor, could tell that he was blushing.

Trevor smiled, turned to Joanne and bowed. I will protect him...I will protect my friend!

OCC: Just so we don't have an argument, wyverns have their wings attached to their arms, like bats. Revel just has slightly larger hands than Trevor.

[Derek_Is_Me]

Jason kept hearing whispers of a ceremony that was going to take place. Everyone seemed to be excited about it.'Must be the blessings ceremony.'thought jason, having gone through this before himself.

'I need to get out of here. But I can't make it where no one will see me disappear and wonder where I have gone. I guess I'll just have to play along. Arashi, keep ready.'thought jason.

'As you wish Jason.'

[rocklobster]

OOC: Time to introduce my villain. Everyone, meet De Sade!
A demon in a purple cloak approached Yagami.
"So, my friend. Got any more worthless souls for me to torture?" he asked. He truly enjoyed his work as chief torturer.
--Joanne--
Joanne nodded. "Thank you. And thank you too, Revel."
Joanne noticed that everyone was coming. She smiled and embraced Reika when she arrived. Although Reika often exerted her independence, she still accepted her parents' love and gladly hugged her back. Then she remembered the ritual and turned around. She knelt silently before her mother and held her boomerang high into the air, as if in supplication. (meaning an offering)
Joanne nodded and spoke in the ancient languages that only the priests and priestesses were allowed to speak.
OOC: Everyone, do the same thing Reika did.

[Twister980]

Eruan studied the two as the weapons ceremony continued, Eventually it was his turn. He kneeled before Joanna, holding his weapon in the air before her.

[Ally-Ann]

Eulalia looked at the two who had offered their weapons to Joanne and took her double-bladed sword out of its scabbard. She held it in both hands and walked to Joanne before kneeling and holding the sword before Joanne. Normally, Eulalia would've kneeled before no one, but Joanne was an exception. She had taken Eulalia in graciously when no one else would help her. So Eulalia had no problem kneeling before, especially when her sword was going to be blessed.

[Mister]

Morigan stood nearby as the the ceremony began and progressed. She ahd no need to have any weapons blessed, for it was her own hands that were her weapons. her touch could sever a mountain if she desired. though even she felt the drain of her power each day as Aaliyah weakened.

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Lann and Sajuuk Approached Heligard without fear. Lann had never fought a demon before, but if they wanted to fight him, he'd be glad to do so.

[Masquerade1412]

A demon in a purple cloak approached Yagami.
"So, my friend. Got any more worthless souls for me to torture?" he asked. He truly enjoyed his work as chief torturer.

"I apologize, De Sade, but I don't have anyone in particular at the moment. You can feel free to terrorize the servants if you like. They could use a good fright." Yagami chuckled at the thought. His bodyguards--as if he needed them--were in the armory preparing for their journey.

"The Queen has sent word for me. Do you know anything about it?"

--Joanne--
Joanne nodded. "Thank you. And thank you too, Revel."
Joanne noticed that everyone was coming. She smiled and embraced Reika when she arrived. Although Reika often exerted her independence, she still accepted her parents' love and gladly hugged her back. Then she remembered the ritual and turned around. She knelt silently before her mother and held her boomerang high into the air, as if in supplication. (meaning an offering)
Joanne nodded and spoke in the ancient languages that only the priests and priestesses were allowed to speak.

Trevor waited behind the girl with the sword. When she was finished, he pulled his bow out from around him and knelt in front of Joanne. I wonder how this will affect my aim...Will it really help?

[Edward]

It was now Alen's turn to have his weapons blessed. He reverently knelt before Joanne and held up his pollaxe toward the heavens, then did the same with the short sword at his waist. He returned the sword to its sheath and picked up his pollaxe and walked back to where Yalasna was waiting.

[rocklobster]

--De Sade--
"I don't care to think of her as Queen." De Sade sneered. "Unless it concerns me, I don't listen. Now, if you'll excuse me. I have a candidate for my new machine I've devised. I can take from one year to even 50 years with this one. It's been quite a rewarding experiment so far."
--Karin--
Karin watched as Joanne blessed everyone's weapons. She'd already had her tonfas blessed when they walked with Sophia, so she knew another blessing was unnecessary.
OOC: For those who are wondering, the blessing will make the weapons indestructible. You can also channel your element into the weapon, for example, you can turn your sword into flame if you have a fire dragon.

[Masquerade1412]

--De Sade--
"I don't care to think of her as Queen." De Sade sneered. "Unless it concerns me, I don't listen. Now, if you'll excuse me. I have a candidate for my new machine I've devised. I can take from one year to even 50 years with this one. It's been quite a rewarding experiment so far."

Yagami laughed. "Well, have fun with your new toy!" After De Sade left, there was a loud pounding at the door. "Not so rough! Enter." A man and a woman entered the room, carrying various armor and weapons.

The man spoke first. "I am sorry, Master Yagami. It took us longer than expected to find the supplies."

"Don't worry, Max. I can rearrange things to your liking. Of course....." Yagami smiled, "I require payment."

The man named Max replied, "That is not necessary. We are ready to accompany you on your journey."

"Excellent. Now my children," he continued. They weren't REALLY his kids. But they were former students. Very good students, in fact. But Yagami's teaching days were over. Now he simply collects information. Useful information, nonetheless. "Let's go see Mommy."

[MomentOfInertia]

OoC:Backdate this one a little please. Sorry it's so late, hectic week and the power was out part of yesterday.

IC:Rowena

After the Angels landed one of the other dragons gave a short speech, I thought it was a lovely speech, Cathair just wanted to know what the blessing was. One of the angels flew up cut a hoe in the sky (no other words for it), and flew through it. The remaining angel -Morigan- then gave her speech. it was a brief, rousing call to arms.

I started to quietly sweep a breeze through the area to find whoever was making so many people nervous. While I did that Cathair walked forward to receive the blessing, Carrying his battle-axe, shrugging the broadsword-scabbard and all- off one shoulder, and drawing his other sword. As he knelt he palmed one of his holdout daggers.
"Greedy."
"*sigh* Did you find anybody?"
"Nothing yet, just the crowd, I don't think I can search as far with all these other people in the way"
"Keep looking, something's got a bunch of them spooked, we need to be ready for it."

[Phantom_Sorano]

OOC: Hey everyone! I'm sorry I've been a ghost, but I just got back to school and am going through some major changes....literally. So....I'll be tied up for a few days. Rockie, take over my characters and don't mess up. Love y'all and seeya soon!

[Diamond Dragon]

ooc: Awww, I'll miss you Soran! come back soon!
BIC:

-Ai-
Ai held up her staff and knelt in front of her mentor.

ooc: Sorry for such a short post! >.<

[rocklobster]

When everyone's weapons were blessed, Set came forward.
"Well, everyone. The sun's setting. I think we should all catch some shut-eye. However, I believe we should take turns standing watch in case Adarah's forces take this opportunity. So, do we have any volunteers?" he asked.

[Derek_Is_Me]

Slinking further back in the crowd. Jason had stayed away from getting to close to Nefron or anyone that might know him.

'Please don't look this way. That's the last thing I need right now.'thought jason.

[Twister980]

Eruan sighed, and reluctantly raised his hand.
"I volunteer." Saphira snorted. 'Enjoy having to become Nocturnal.'

[rocklobster]

Nefron send a blast of wind towards Jason. "And just where do you think you're going, old friend?"

[Ally-Ann]

Eulalia watched the commotion with amusement. This is... interesting. Eulalia, sitting down on the ground cross-legged as she put her sword back into its scabbard. She looked around at the crowd and decided to do some observing. Yes, she had the ability quiet down and observe things, though it doesn't always seem like it. These were some of her more likeable moments for other people.
The one who volunteered... Eruan, was it? Based on his volunteer to stay up and keep watch first, he's probably the brave and obedient type. A good person to have as a comrade. Eulalia thought. She looked at Jason and studied him for a moment. This Jason... It seems like he's hiding something. I'll try to get to know him better. Eulalia then looked at Trevor. I'm not sure what to think about him... He seems weak, but Berenike always tells me never to judge someone by appearances... I have my doubts, though.

Berenike looked at Eulalia and rolled her eyes. "Don't stare, Eulalia. It's rude," she said before Eulalia looked away, an irritated sigh escaping her lips.

"I'm not "staring", 'Nike. I'm observing. Taking everything in. A smart person does that sort of thing," Eulalia retorted, taking in the other faces.

Berenike just smiled slightly and shook her head. "Mhm. Sure, Eulalia."

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=Aristocles and Chrysanthe=

"She's there," Aristocles said suddenly, as he tossed his head slightly in the direction of the hill where the Resistance was gathered.

"Huh? What do you mean?" Chrysanthe asked, squinting towards the hill.

Aristocles's wings fanned out slightly for emphasis. "Your rival. She is among that crowd."

Chrysanthe's eyes widened. "Eulalia? She... she joined the Resistance? But... why?"

"I think you know very well why. She is against Adarah. Against you." Chrysanthe scowled as her hands balled into fists, a mixture of anger and sorrow shining in her eyes. She had remembered Eulalia as being bossy, controlling, cocky! But never evil. And now she was with the Resistance?

I thought I hated her before. But this... after everything Adarah wants for everyone? To make the world a better place? This is too far. Chrysanthe walked a few steps in the direction of the hill. "When will we start?" Chrysanthe's voice was low and even.

"Soon. Very soon," Aristocles replied, laying down on the grass.

"Tonight?" Chrysanthe asked hopefully.

"No. There are too many people and dragons in one spot. We will strike when they begin to fan out from eachother. And we'll go after your rival first," Aristocles said, laying his head down. "But it is getting late, and I can tell that you are tired. Get some rest. You will need it." Chrysanthe nodded and walked over to Aristocles and layed down beside him. Aristocles wrapped one of wings protectively around Chrysanthe as she closed her eyes. Chrysanthe always felt secure when she was with Aristocles. Like she had nothing to fear. She sighed contentedly and let sleep overtake her, the sound of her dragon's heart beat lulling her to sleep.

[Derek_Is_Me]

Jason slid back a few feet but used his years of experience to shift his weight downward and to use a little bit of his powers to sent a small bit of electricity to his feet to grip the ground better. Looking quickly back up jason tensed to see Nefron's fulll attention on him. It had been exactly what jason had wanted to avoid.

'Arashi, we've got a problem.......a big problem.'

'The old one has seen you I presume.'

'Yeah and I don't think he's happy to see me. Just......keep cool and be ready for me if I need you.'

'As you wish hatchling.'

Composing himself like the gentleman that he was Jason bowed slightly to Nefron and then stood back up.

"Why hello Nefron. How good to see you it is. How have you been these past few years?"asked Jason nervously.

[Edward]

It's time to go to sleep now, Yalasna thought Alen, resisting the urge to yawn. He put away his sword and pollaxe and layed himself down in Yalasna's foreleg, and fallin asleep quickly, grateful for the warmth her body provided. Yalasna, however, stayed awake

Go to sleep Yalasna. You'll need your strength tommorow.

I don't trust that boy who's on the watch.

You don't trust anyone Yalasna. If Set didn't trust him, he wouldn't have allowed him first watch. And I trust Set's decision. Now go to sleep.

All right. Goodnight then.

Goodnight.

[Masquerade1412]

Trevor looked at the darkening sky. Wow...this day certainly flew by!

Revel looked increasingly impatient. Come on already! We need to find someplace to sleep!

Why not here? After all, there's lots of people here!

Because if they see you in your "State" they will think you're weak! And I refuse to be thought of as some babysitter!

Okay, okay. Let's go... Trevor looked around and saw a clearing not too far into the woods. ...There!

That looks better. Let's go!
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"Huh, guess it was nothing. Stupid animals." The man gathered up his gear. "Now, to report to the Master!" He started to turn but heard footsteps behind him. Ack! I was wrong! There is someone here! I can't fight with all of the gear! He rushed quickly into the forest. He made a lot of noise for such a small man.

[rocklobster]

--Adarah--
A demon burst into Adarah's hall.
"My queen, someone is coming. I believe he is from the Resistance."
"And you're not sending the welcoming party? Seize him at once!
--Nefron--
"I thought I recognized you. Jason, isn't it. Why have you returned?" Nefron asked forcefully, but not angrily.
--Minerva--
Minerva saw Trevor enter the clearing.
"Hello there, little one. I have to admit I admire your courage. Someone in your condition fighting on our side? Night Chill is not an easy disease to conquer. I could make it easy for you, if you wish."

[Mister]

Sajuuk grunted as they neared Adarah's domain, "group of demons approaching, riding Griffins, i think they mean to attack." Lann smilled and stood up on the saddle. "Then lets bring on the pain! Lets do some Rider Hopping!"

Sajuuk laughed and surged forward, beating his fings with mighty thrusts. Lann, much accustomed to riding while standing, leaned into the harsh wind and drew both swords. As the first of the Griffins neared, Sajuuk gained altitude and then dove towards the enemy. As Sajuuk reached an alignment where he could no longer stay mounted hwile standing he thrust himself with his legs, away from the dragon.

"Here! We! Go!" Lann cried as he plummeted downward towards the rising Griffins. The first Griffin and Rider did not have the time to divert before Lann sheared one of the Griffin's wings as he passed. the second Griffin tried to divert, but Lann simply landed behind the rider.

Lann quickly recovered and thrust the tip of his sword through the Demon's back and out it's chest. The monster gave a sickening cry and slumped in the saddle. Lann quickly moved up infront of the rider and waited till the Griffin had circled around and was getting ready to pass another Rider. Lann swiftly thrust his sword into the base fo the Griffin's nech and then jumped from it as it screeched and began to fall.

Lann's trajectory carried him just over the passing Rider, but close enough that he was able to dispatch the rider with a swipe of his sword. Lann was now free falling towards the earth, with no way to stop. Suddenly Sajuuk swooped over him and clutched him in his claws, now bloodied with Griffin and Demon gore.

Sajuuk spun over and launched Lann upwards, then turned around again as Lann landed on his back. Lann clung to the horn of his saddle as he hung loosely behind the saddle. "Cutting it kinda close aren't we!?" Lann's voice was nearly downed out by the wind and screechings of the remaining Griffins. An arrow snapped off near him, shattering on the iron hard scales of Sajuuk's back.

Lann pulled himself into the saddle and strapped himself in. "Lets finish this in style!" Sajuuk roared and rose high into the sky. the Griffins trailing far behind. Sajuuk then dove towards the attackers, as Lann began to whisper a magic chorus. After only a moment Lann thrust both hands outward and Sajuuk pulled up, hovering int he air. The Grifin's began to crie out in pain, their wings beginning to break and snap. One by one they plummeted from the sky, their demon riders roaring in anger and fear.

[Ally-Ann]

Eulalia took her scabbard off her back and put beside her. She yawned, stretched, and sprawled out on the grass.

"Tired?" Came Berenike's vocie as she herself layed down. Eulalia nodded and folded her arms behind her head as she closed her eyes. She opened one eye and looked at Berenike who was laying down, though not as if she were going to sleep.

"Aren't you going to get some rest?" Eulalia asked.

"I am resting. But I'm going to stay awake a little longer. To think about some things," Berenike replied.

"Whatever you say. Good night," Eulalia said before closing her eye and sighing. Sleep quickly covered her like a blanket and she was soon swept off into her dreamland in which she ruled.

Berenike smiled and looked up toward the stars. "Good night, Eulalia."

[Masquerade1412]

--Minerva--
Minerva saw Trevor enter the clearing.
"Hello there, little one. I have to admit I admire your courage. Someone in your condition fighting on our side? Night Chill is not an easy disease to conquer. I could make it easy for you, if you wish."

Make it easy?....Oh! She means heal me!....But... Trevor thought for a moment. The sun had almost set, and the temperature was rapidly dropping. He had to make a choice. Be cured, or suffer another night.

He shook his head violently. No....I have my reasons to stay this way.

[Derek_Is_Me]

Jason stared at Nefron for a minute trying to think of the best thing to say to him without insulting him.

"Oh, you know. I just thought I would take a stroll through the mountainside and then I saw this nice group of hatchlings here. So I thought, why not see what their up to? And here I am."stated Jason calmly.

[Diamond Dragon]

-Ai-
Ai and Akita immediately started settling down right where they were. I wonder what will happen in the days to come... she thought to herself. Whatever happens, let us not stray from the path of right. replied Akita. Are you saying I'm headstrong?? asked Ai, throwing a swift glare at her dragon. Akita appeared to smile. Perhaps... she said.

[Twister980]

Eruan sat on Saphira's back, which gave him a fair view of the entire camp. His stomach growled. 'Geez, wish I had thought to eat earlier...' He rummaged through his pack, keeping one eye on the area surrounding them. 'We're begging for an ambush by hiding here, and yet, I don't think anyone would expect us to hide here.' He yanked an apple out of his bag, and began munching on it. He leaned back on one of Saphira's back spikes, and looked across the camp. There were so many other Riders, he closed his eyes, remembering a time when he thought he was the only Rider out there.

OOC: In this RP I assumed that they were in a valley. Kinda like Serenity Valley.

[Diamond Dragon]

-Anei-
Anei hadn't counted on another zool finding her and Len. Whipping around, she dealt it a blow ti the end of her staff, she had aimed for the head, but she had missed and caught the zool a blow to the muzzle instead. That only made the monster angrier, and it bit at her. Len bit it unsuspectingly on the back, making it howl with anger. Len, come on! Let's try to lose it! Anei said to her dragon, and she and Len tore off into the trees with the zool at her heels. They tried thier best to shake the monster off thier trail, but the zool was very persistent. Suddenly without warning they stumbled into a clearing where many dragons and people lay asleep. Then the zool bit Anei on the leg, making her scream in agony.