The Dragon Children: Second Generation

[rocklobster]

OOC: In case you're wondering, Diamond, I got the idea for the glasses from the book version of The Wizard of Oz. In the book, the guards at the Emerald City give Dorothy special glasses to protect her eyes from the glare of the buildings.
--Joanne--
"Very good." Joanne said. She noticed when she told Joanne to put the glasses on that she had momentarily forgot to say the command in a soothing tone, which could've broken the spell. She told herself to keep the spell going or Ai would be unable to learn anything.
As they walked into the throne room, Joanne saw Sophia and Ariel sitting on their thrones. Sophia looked well and alert, apparently having rested well from the power transfer. Ariel was no longer worried about her mother's demeanor, so that obviously meant that all was well.
Joanne turned to Ai and said in a soothing tone, "Imitate my actions." She closed her eyes and knelt before Sophia. Then she placed her hands on her heart, cupped them, and raised them in supplication to the Great Mother. The gesture meant "I give you my heart, will, and soul, for it is all that I possess."
"Great Mother, I have come to congratulate you. I have also brought my apprentice, Ai, as you requested."
--Minerva--
Minerva nudged Anei. "Hello, my child. You were attacked by a zool, but a friend of mine intervened and brought you here. Do you know why you were attacked?"
She noticed gaps in the child's mind. I must be careful not to probe too much. she reminded herself. Her memories must return on their on, or she will not trust us.

[Diamond Dragon]

ooc: I thought that was where you got it from! XD
BIC:

-Ai-
Ai copied her mentor's movements, but not without a moment's hesitation to look at Sophia and Ariel. They were both beautiful...more beautiful than anything else in the palace. It was truly an honor to see them.

-Anei-
Anei jumped at Minerva's voice in her head, and whipped around to look at her. ".......It's complicated." she answered, not wanting to talk any more about it.

[Masquerade1412]

Yagami and his companions stood at the entrance to a large cavern. "You two are in for a treat tonight," Yagami said. "You are going to be one of a select group of humans to see the face of the Dark Queen. Now, because I am a gentleman, I will give you a choice." He stretched his arm towards the forest. "You can leave now and live out the rest of your lives in peace." Then he stretched the other arm towards the cavern. "Or you can follow me into battle. Your choice." The two warriors glanced at each other. The woman, Amarose, spoke, "We already pledged our allegiance to you, Master. Whom you serve, we serve. Where you go, we will follow."

Yagami smirked. "Good." As he began to walk into the cave, shrieks cried out and echoed off the walls. "Now, let's go help out the grunts. They seem to be having some difficulty."

[Ally-Ann]

Aristocles nodded and looked at Chrysanthe. You know what you must do. He told her through thoughts.
Pledge my allegiance, right? Chrysanthe thought back and Aristocles nodded again. Chrysanthe then kneeled before Adarah. "I, Chrysanthe, pledge my allegiance to the Mother Below," she said clearly. "What is thy bidding, my queen?" Chrysanthe was surprised at her smoothness. Wow. I didn't stutter.

[Mister]

Lann held the throat of a wounded demon, the rest of the demon troop scattered lifelessly around him. "Go, and tell your master that i desire a word with her. Tell Adarah that the strongest Warrior-Mage and dragon in Krangor have come to pay her a visit." Lann's voice was even and, almost, cheerful.

Once the demon had scurried away, Lann whispered a spell and turned away from the retreating peon. Sajuuk rested lazily amidst the corpses, leeking black blood from their ripped veins. "This is distasteful, even boreing. Tell me Lann Asgarda, Greatest Fool in Krangor, why do we beckon at Adarah's door first? Why not heaven's?"

Lann scoffed and said, "The Goddess is Weakening, and her angels who still have power are lazy. They'll not pay any attention to me, as i conquer this player in my game." Sajuuk raised a scaled eyebrow and huffed, "Your game? when did it become that? I do not particularly mind being on either side, but i assure you that we will not win this war."

Lann rolled his eyes and threw up his hands. "Lets not start this Righteous Preaching again!" he shouted, greatly annoyed and frustrated by Sajuuks persistent desire to fight on the Goddess's side. "You know i have no faith in the Goddess, she's never done nothing for me, nor have her Angels! All i desire is to conquer Hell and Heaven. Already Krangor offers few to no challenges to me."

Sajuuk sighed and replied, "Then why not just finish those challenges first?" Lann turned to face Sajuuk and said simply, "Its not every lifetime that you get to exploit a war between the Dieties."

[rocklobster]

--Adarah--
"Very good, my slave." said Adarah. "Ever since that miserable insect Joanne became a mage, she has become more difficult to deal with. And the fact that I am barred from reaching her makes it even worse. However, there are other ways than the direct approach. That is why I need you. I cannot see what she or the other members of the Resistance are up to. You shall join them as my eyes and ears. Aristocoles, it's time you revealed that secret power I have given you."
[spoiler]OOC: Remember what I told you: Aristocoles can change his color![/spoiler]
--Joanne and Sophia--
"Welcome, my child." said Sophia soothingly. "And welcome, my grandchild."
Joanne explained. "While Sophia was on Earth, I was her adopted daughter. That means you are her grandchild."
At that moment, a pink-haired angel entered the throne room. When she saw Ai, her eyes lit up. "Hello, little girl." she said.
"This is your guardian angel." Sophia said. "When you were born, your birth mother was unable to provide for you. She was too weak and poor. She prayed to me constantly, and I sent this angel to bring you to someone who could care for her. Joanne was that someone. Because Joanne herself was adopted by me, I knew she would accept you as her own."
OOC: This is the first time Ai has learned that Joanne was adopted. She already knows she was adopted.
--Minerva--
"My name is Minerva." said Minerva. "We are your friends. Do you remember your name, even?"

[Masquerade1412]

Yagami stepped on one of the many carcasses littering the entrance. "Well, well, isn't this a surprise? Someone is actually trying to take Heilgrad by barging in through the front door! This is too good!" He struggled to suppress his laughter, quivering from the excitement. "Heheheh...."
Suddenly, a clap echoed around them. Then another followed. Was Yagami praising the intruder? "Bravo, Mr. Imbecile, bravo. Now you can move on from the practice targets and onto the main event...."

[Diamond Dragon]

-Ai-
Ai looked at her mentor in surprise. She was Sophia's daughter?? she thought. Now she had an even deeper respect for Joanne because of this. Then she looked that the pink haired angel. She was her guardian angel! She was the one who brought her to Joanne! She looked at her guardian angel with an expression of gratitude. But there was something she wanted to know. Turning back to Sophia, she asked a question that she had wanted to know for a long time. "What were my real parents like?"

-Anei-
"Yes..." said Anei guardedly. "It's Anei." Her hand strayed to Len's head and rested there, moving slowly back and forth. Len closed his eyes. He always liked it when Anei did that.

[Ally-Ann]

--Adarah--
"Very good, my slave." said Adarah. "Ever since that miserable insect Joanne became a mage, she has become more difficult to deal with. And the fact that I am barred from reaching her makes it even worse. However, there are other ways than the direct approach. That is why I need you. I cannot see what she or the other members of the Resistance are up to. You shall join them as my eyes and ears. Aristocoles, it's time you revealed that secret power I have given you."
[spoiler]OOC: Remember what I told you: Aristocoles can change his color![/spoiler]

Aristocles bowed his head in respect. "Yes, my queen." Without saying anything, his scales began to change color, starting from his tail. Chrysanthe raised her eyebrows in surprise. Aristocles hadn't told her about this power. After just three seconds, Aristocles no longer looked like the evil dragon he had been before. He was a gold dragon, and if Chrysanthe didn't know better, she would've thought that he was a different dragon.

"Aristocles? Your scales changed..." Chrysanthe said in wonder, speaking more to herself than to anyone in particular.

"Yes, they did. This is a disguise that will be used to fool the rest of the Resistance. If I were to stay my regular appearance, they'll know automatically that I am a servant for our Dark Mother. The Resistance believes that if a dragon uses dark magic, they're evil and must be destroyed," Aristocles said.

"Wow..." Chryanthe mumbled. The Resistance is so corrupt.

"And now, back to the other task at hand," Aristocles said, changing the subject as he turned back to Adarah. "I promise you that I will not fail. I do not accept defeat."

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=Eulalia and Berenike=

Eulalia's sobs quieted and she let go of Berenike.

"Remember what Karin said. You have potential. You will save Chrysanthe, but you must be patient. Now, go back to sleep. It must be past midnight and who knows what tomorrow brings?" Berenike said softly. Eulalia nodded and crawled back onto her blanket that was spread out on the grass. Instead of laying down, she just sat there and stared up in the sky.

"Berenike?" Eulalia said, though she wasn't confident and loud-sounding like she usually was.

"Yes?"

"... Is it my fault that Chrysanthe chose to serve Adarah?" Eulalia asked.

"Why on earth would it be your fault, child?" Berenike asked incredulously.

"Well, you know how both she and I lived in the same orphanage together when we were younger?"

"Yes?"

"I was still the same person then that I am now. I treated her like I do everyone else. And even though I did, I still wanted to be her friend. But I didn't know what to say, how to start out. So instead, I just kept treating her like a peasant. And so now, I can't help but feel that it was my fault that she went down the path that she did," Eulalia explained, sorrow heavy in her voice and not caring if anyone else outside heard her. "Berenike, I'm scared that I'll have to fight eventually. That's the opposite of what I want."

"Eulalia, it's not your fault. Her dragon chose her. Chrysanthe was clueless, but Aristocles is the one who is stirring the pot. Don't you think for a minute that it's all because of you. I won't have it," Berenike said sternly, making Eulalia look up at her.

"Y-you're sure?" She asked.

"I do not lie, Eulalia."

[rocklobster]

--Adarah--
"Very good, Aristocoles." Adarah said. "I do not tolerate failure. Remember, slave, you must also keep up appearances. Appear as friendly as possible. Also, you should come up with a new name for Aristocoles. It's doubtless Eulalia probably still remembers the day you met him. "Now go."
--Sophia--
"I am afraid you are the product of a tragedy. Your father was an evil pirate who raped your mother, resulting in your birth. But do not let that trouble you, child. I have known great people who were from similar situations. As for your mother, she was a kind, but weak woman. That is why I intervened."
--Minerva--
"It is good to meet you, Anei. Why don't you get some rest? I'll introduce you to the others in the morning."

[Diamond Dragon]

-Ai-
Ai's face fell immediately when she heard about her father. M-my father..was a pirate? Oh...my poor mother... she thought sadly.

-Anei-
"Allright..." replied Anei, a little uncertain. Don't worry Anei...I think we can trust her. Len said telepathically.

[Ally-Ann]

--Adarah--
"Very good, Aristocoles." Adarah said. "I do not tolerate failure. Remember, slave, you must also keep up appearances. Appear as friendly as possible. Also, you should come up with a new name for Aristocoles. It's doubtless Eulalia probably still remembers the day you met him. "Now go."

"Of course," Aristocles said, bowing once more as well as Chrysanthe. Chrysanthe then climbed onto Aristocles's back, taking one last glance at Adarah before Aristocles chanted the teleportation spell.

Once more, Chrysanthe found herself and Aristocles in the strange realm of dark colors with veins of lightning. Again, she felt as if she were being compressed and suffocated, then it was over. Chrysanthe took a deep breath, still not used the strange spell, and looked around herself. They were in a forest, probably not too far from where the Resistance was.

"We will rest here the remainder of the night. Tomorrow morning, we will start our mission," Aristocles said as Chrysanthe crawled off of him. She nodded, still tired from not getting enough sleep. She layed down on a cleared patch of grass and moss, using her hands to rest her head on. Aristocles layed down beside her and wrapped a wing over her once more.

[rocklobster]

--Ai--
At that moment, a red-haired woman dressed in an elegantly sparkled robe rushed in. She took one look at Ai and wept with joy. Then she whispered in Sophia's ear. Sophia nodded and the woman knelt before Ai. Then she tearfully exclaimed "My child! My precious, precious child! I've seen you at last!" she sobbed. "Can I hold you? Touch you? My name is Therese, and I am your mother! I want to know that you are real!"
Joanne nodded to Ai, "You will let her." she instructed.
--Adarah--
One of the demons approached Adarah.
"Mother below! We have an intruder! He dares to challenge you!" the demon exclaimed.
"What!" Adarah laughed. "The fool! He's not even in my league. But I admire his zeal. Perhaps he can be useful. Send forth the Maquins and bring him to me!"
OOC: They're coming for you, Mister :grin:

[Diamond Dragon]

-Ai-
Ai was completely shocked. This was her mother, her real mother! For a minute she couldn't move. Then slowly she got up and walked to her mother. "...Mother?" she asked in a low, quivering voice.

[rocklobster]

--Therese--
Therese embraced her child with joyful sobs. "Thank you for being the mother I could not." she said to Joanne. "I have been watching you raise my child since she arrived on your doorstep. I am so glad you made her your apprentice."
Joanne nodded. "I am only doing as Sophia commands. My life is but to serve the Great Mother."
"I want to show her my love. May I at least bathe her?" she sobbed.
"She is under my enchantment and cannot do anything without my consent." Joanne explained. "It was the only way I could bring her here. But I see no reason to disagree to your proposal." She placed a hand on Ai's shoulder. "You will let her bathe you."
Therese set the child down. Then she beckoned to her with a mother's hand. "Follow me to the bath."
Ai's guardian angel stood next to her. "I will go on ahead and draw it for you." she said. She then walked into the bath and stepped into a closet where clean robes and towels could be found. She got out robes and towels for both Ai and Therese and waited for them.

[Diamond Dragon]

Ai was also overcome with emotion and couldn't speak. She seemed to be in a trance as she slowly followed her mother to the bath. Her mind seemed to be both filled with many thoughts and empty at once. For whenever she tried to grap on of her thoughts, it drifted out of her reach.

[Mister]

OOC: what's a Maquin? lol


Sajuuk lifted his head to look beyond Lann and said, "Maquins are coming. prepare yourself Lann." Lann chuckled to himself and drew his swords again. "I love it when they fight dirty" He mutter to himself, "Lets bring on the Pain!"

[Masquerade1412]

OCC: Maquins are like the homonculi on FMA:B. Failed attempts at ancient cloning.
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He mutter to himself, "Lets bring on the Pain!"

"Oh, really? YOU'RE bringing the pain? Don't make me laugh!"

Yagami appeared behind the man, seemingly out of nowhere, actually from behind a rock. However, Yagami was already laughing at the blood-soaked man. "Do you have ANY Idea of who you are up against? Cause if you don't...." A twisted smile crept onto Yagami's face.

"You are as good as dead!"

[rocklobster]

OOC: Hey, Mister, could you do me a favor and let the monsters subdue you? I have an idea.
--Adarah's realm--
At that moment, the soulless maquins entered and charged for the intruder. They did not care if he injured them. They were made for only one purpose: killing.
--Adelphi--
Joanne followed, but only to keep the enchantment going. She stood at the entrance and watched as Therese undressed Ai and herself.
"You've grown so much since I held you in my arms and nursed you." said Therese as she took Ai into her arms and waded into the water.
Ariel watched the bond.
"You know, you should join them." she said to Joanne. "I'm sure Therese wouldn't mind. She already approves of your standing in as mother. She doesn't even mind Ai calling you mother."
"Yes, but I want her to know her true mother. I'd ruin the moment." Joanne shook her head.
"You are bringing her to the town where she lived next, correct?" Ariel asked.
"Yes. We leave in the morning after breakfast." Joanne said.
"I must warn you. There is evil in the town." Ariel said.
--Set--
Set knew that morning was coming and there would be hungry people. It was time to get the food ready. But he'd need help. Perhaps that new guy, Alen, would help him. He quietly got his crossbow and went to his tent.

[Phantom_Sorano]

OOC: No Rockie no! You have thrown a kink into my plans.....fie....but I can still work with this..... QUICK POST.

--Heilgrad--

Adarah's anger was further aggrivated by the sound of an intruder. Her minions seemed absolutely worthless. If cursed Iawia had not trapped her their, she would have taken care of the entire cause of light by now. She quickly summoned another batlike creature, giving it a black gem in a silver chain.

"Take this to the girl and her dragon. Tell her if she wears this, it will greatly increase her powers. Once she becomes accepted by the Resistance, I want her to wait until the Death Angel returns for the other angel. When the angel comes, I want her sycthe brought to me- a dead angel would be better. That sacred weapon in the only way that I can be freed onto Krangor."

The creature nodded and left. Adarah turned her attention back to the intruder.

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OOC: Not sure what you're doing with Nefron, Rockie, but keep it up.

[Twister980]

Eruan sat on Saphira's back, staring out at the camp around him. She lifted her head, 'Something's rising.' Eruan raised an eyebrow, 'Something? Can you be more specific?' She shook her head. 'I cannot, all I know is that it comes from the black itself.' Eruan paled, then shook his head. 'If it is rising, it is not yet here.' He sighed with relief. 'Well, sun should be up soon. You should get some sleep.' Saphira took Eruan off her back, ignoring his protests. 'I shall take the rest of your watch.' He smiled softly at her. 'Thank you.' He yawned, curled up next to her and fell asleep.

[Diamond Dragon]

-Ai-

"I wish I could remember that time..." said Ai, a silent tear going down her face. "Was it hard for you to give me up?" she asked her mother, wanting to keep hearing her mother's soothing voice.

-Anei-
Anei lay on the cot, one hand resting on Len's head, who was lying sleeping beside her. Her red eyes giving a dim glow in the darkness. Why did that white dragon treat me so kindly? Usually any person or dragon I meet will take one look at me, and assume I'm evil, and would have nothing to do with me...Oh, why am I the daughter of Pandora? she thought. A tear rolled down her face and dropped on the ground.

[Edward]

OOC: rocky, Alen does not have a tent, he sleeps outside, with Yalasna.

BIC: Alen was woken up by Set, who wanted him to go hunting and foraging with him.

"Sure, I'll go. Just let me change my clothes first." He went behind Yalasna, then, sure that no one could see him, changed his clothes and put on his armor. He left the sword with her, but took Hochsturm, the pollaxe.

I'm going hunting with Set. You can't go with me, or you'll scare the animals away. But if you want, I'll ask Set if you can hunt on your own. Would that be okay with you?

I would appreciate that.

"Is it okay if Yalasna goes hunting on her own, or must she stay here?", he asked to Set.

[rocklobster]

OOC: You messed up there. Anei is supposed to be Pandora's child, not Sophia's. Ignore my suggestion about healing powers. We'll work something out so you can receive those later.
--Therese--
"I wouldn't expect you to remember me nursing you. No child can remember that. And yes, it was very difficult. But I knew I was too sick to take care of you. I was constantly weak and sometimes, I even coughed up blood. The apothecary and the midwife who helped me in labor were both amazed at my strength during the labor. Of course, they had no idea that Sophia was interceding and giving me more strength. She wanted you to come into the world even more than I did. Then when you were born, I continued to pray constantly, hoping that you would receive help. One day, your guardian angel appeared to me and said I would be allowed to nurse you until you were ready for solid food. After that, I was to wean you because Joanne would be unable to nurse you. There were times when I could not bear to give you up. But I knew that I must, because you were going to someone who could do a better job than I." She reached behind her neck and removed her necklace. There was a lapis lazuli dangling from it. She quietly turned around and placed it around Ai's neck.
"I do not want you to ever forget me. This is to help you remember me." she explained.
OOC: Have Ai examine the necklace. BTW, a lapis lazuli is a blue gemstone.
--Minerva--
Minerva could read Anei's mind. So, my suspicions were correct. she thought. She is Pandora's child and Adarah's half-sister. She placed a feathery wing on the child's shoulder to comfort her and sang a soothing lullaby to stop the tears. [i]I am here for you both. You are now my child as well, little one. And I promise nothing will hurt you.

[Mister]

Lann didn't even turn to face the man behind him, choosing rather to cast a wind spell that blasted the man with a powerful gust of air. A force great enough to level a small village. Sajuuk flew past Lann and leveled the first wave of Maquins with the heavey beats of his wings and his fire hot breath.

Lann, now content that the man behind him was blown away, rushed the oncoming Maquins. There seemed to be an endless amount of them, but this did not daunt either Lann or Sajuuk. soon a mass of enemy corpses littered the area around Lann, and still yet they came. Frustrated by the onrush of new enemies, Lann gathered all his energy and summoned a powerful thunder spell. the bolt of lightning that struck Lann launched a flesh tearing shockwave out that decimated the whole area around him.

Sajuuk, having seen Lann cast the spell had flown off to a safe distance. Lann fell to hsi knees, utterly drained. Sajuuk flew down to protect him, but was immediately overhwelmed by masses of Maquins who clung to his wings and limbs.

While Sajuuk was being apprehinded, several Maquins gathered Lann up and began to drag him back to Adarah.

OOC: all yours Rockie

[Diamond Dragon]

ooc: Oops, my bad! Edited.
BIC:

-Ai-
Ai examined the necklace. The lapis lazuli was a simple teardrop in a chain, but the gem was beautiful, with small dots of seemingly gold all thought it, like a starry night. Looking back up, Ai ook her mothers hands in her own. "I promise I'll never forget...not as long as I live." she vowed.

-Anei-
Anei seemed to be soothed by the unfamiliar voice in her head, and slowly dropped off to sleep.

[Masquerade1412]

Yagami flew back a few feet from the force of the wind spell, but he quickly recovered. Good one. Too bad you won't get the chance to do it again.

Max and Amarose hurried to their Master's aid. "Are you alright?" Max asked.

"I'm fine. I've done my part."

"Getting blown away was your strategy?" Amarose retorted.

"Do you remember who I am?" Yagami straightened up to his full height and watched the battle unfold before him. "I am the Demon of Misfortune. My very appearance means destruction! The fool used too much energy too quickly, which is why..." Yagami pointed to the defeated man being dragged away. "...he was defeated."

The two were silenced immediately. The Master was not someone who boasted of his power. He preferred to show it.

"It truly is a shame." Yagami began to follow the march of Maquins further into the cave.
"If he hadn't used that first blast at me, he might have won."

[Ally-Ann]

OOC: No Rockie no! You have thrown a kink into my plans.....fie....but I can still work with this..... QUICK POST.

--Heilgrad--

Adarah's anger was further aggrivated by the sound of an intruder. Her minions seemed absolutely worthless. If cursed Iawia had not trapped her their, she would have taken care of the entire cause of light by now. She quickly summoned another batlike creature, giving it a black gem in a silver chain.

"Take this to the girl and her dragon. Tell her if she wears this, it will greatly increase her powers. Once she becomes accepted by the Resistance, I want her to wait until the Death Angel returns for the other angel. When the angel comes, I want her sycthe brought to me- a dead angel would be better. That sacred weapon in the only way that I can be freed onto Krangor."

The creature nodded and left. Adarah turned her attention back to the intruder.

Aristocles was awakened from his sleep once more and he growled. He looked at Chrysanthe, who was starting to stir as well, and sat up, looking for the source of the noise that woke him up. He looked around with a scowl before his sight rested on a bat-like creature like the one from before.

"Another one?" Aristocles asked with annoyance, speaking more to himself than to anyone else.

"A gift for the girl from the Mother Below," the creature said, holding out the silver chain with the gem. Chryanthe, now awake, stood up and walked over to the creature before taking the chain.

"It's beautiful, but... what is it for, exactly?" Chrysanthe asked, looking the chain over.

"If you wear it, your powers will increase greatly. I also have a message from our dark queen," the creature said, pausing.

"Well, go on, then," Aristcoles said impatiently, still a bit tired. The creature nodded and turned to Chrysanthe.

"Once you have gained the Resistance's trust, wait for the Death Angel to come for the other angel and retrieve the scythe. After that, bring the scythe back to the Mother Below," the creature finished. Chrysanthe and Aristocles both nodded before the bat-like creature left them. Aristocles then turned to Chrysanthe.

"Well, young one. The sun will be rising soon, so there is no need to go back to sleep. What do you say we have a little breakfast?" Aristocles said. Chrysanthe looked at him confusedly.

"You mean that we're going to hunt?" She asked. Aristocles nodded his head.

"Of course. It's about time I taught you how to hunt for your own food," Arictocles stated. Ever since Aristocles and Chrysanthe had been companions, Aristocles did most of the hunting while Chrysanthe cooked it. But now that Chrysanthe was twelve, she needed to learn to be a little more independent.

"But I don't really have anything to hunt with except for my dagger..." Chrysanthe said quietly, hand fondling the pocket that contained her dagger.

"That will do. It's sharp, and you've got great aim and a strong throw. You could easily hit rabbits, racoons, and other small creatures," Aristocles assured. Chrysanthe smiled at the compliments, and clapped her hands slightly.

"Okay! Where do we start?" She asked enthusiastically. Aristocles smiled slightly and shook his head.

"Right here, since we're in the forest already. We have to wait for game to come by, so what you need to do is to climb into a tree and make sure that you're well hidden. I'll do the same. When you spot a creature around the size of a rabbit, get ready to throw your dagger, but quietly. When you're sure you have perfect aim on the animal, throw your dagger sharply," Aristocles instructed. Chrysanthe put on a serious face that couldn't even intimidate a kitten and nodded.

"Got it!" She said before climbing up a large tree until the leaves mostly concealed her. "Like this?" She whispered.

"Perfect," Aristocles replied before flying up near a tree himself.

[rocklobster]

--Adelphi--
Therese picked up her child, placing her head on her chest. Then she slowly rose out of the water and set the child down. She wrapped a towel around the both of them. Joanne walked up to them and whispered in Therese's ear.
"I really hate to ruin this intimate bond you've started, but I need to return my apprentice to the realm of the living. She has yet to finish learning from me. But then, I have yet to finish learning as well."
"I understand." said Therese sadly. "I know you're not really taking her from me. She has a much bigger purpose now. What kind of mother would I be if I denied her that purpose that you and Sophia have given her? I just wish there were some way I could return the favor."
"I believe I know a great way." said Ariel. She placed a hand on the necklace and recited an incantantation. "Now, I have linked your minds to each other, Therese. What this does is allow you to provide council for your child. If she needs your input, all she has to do is rub the necklace and you will appear."
"Then may I return her now?" Joanne asked.
"Take her. I shall await her return when it is her time." said Therese.
Joanne produced the coin again. "Ai, it is time to awaken. When I snap my fingers, you will return to your body fully rested. But you will remember everything."
--Adarah--
Adarah laughed as the Maquins brought Lann to her.
De Sade was beside her. "I think you should kill him. Be rid of the pest."
"No, De Sade. I have a better idea. His zeal is admireable, just misplaced. I have need of him. I believe I shall sing to him."
OOC: Masq, your line! Mister, read my PM.
--Set--
"I see no reason against it." said Set. He placed a basket on Ba-Pef. "Ba-Pef, you handle the fruits and nuts. Alen and I will handle the meat."
Ba-pef nodded.
"Come on, I saw some yachen in a thicket nearby."
OOC: yachen are kind of like pink deer.

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--Adarah--
Adarah laughed as the Maquins brought Lann to her.
De Sade was beside her. "I think you should kill him. Be rid of the pest."
"No, De Sade. I have a better idea. His zeal is admireable, just misplaced. I have need of him. I believe I shall sing to him."
OOC: Masq, your line! Mister, read my PM.

OCC: *Sigh* Let the ridicule begin.
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"De Sade....You are a spineless, simpering suck-up of a sycophant!" Yagami always fancied himself some sort of a poet, and he couldn't pass up an opportunity as perfect as this. "The moment you lay eyes on the new guy you want to either maim them, kill them, or drench them in poison! When will you learn that some people are more useful alive than dead?"

Amarose and Max stood near the entrance, not making a sound. They didn't want to cause a misunderstanding, and they certainly didn't want the Master to get angry.

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OCC: @Rocky......What on earth is a sycophant?!