An Undying Light

For this ACT, ShahrazadKM shall play as the bartender, Trillean will be playing as Trillean, Nelo Angelo will be played by Nelo Angelo2611, Groler will be played by Nelo Angelo2611, Arshes will be played by Nelo Angelo2611, and Kaede83 shall play as Kaede. Other Characters will be play by whomever.

ACT III, SCENE 1 - Near The Last Chance Tavern - Growing Dark Chaos - 2 a.m.

~Enter Kaede, Tygar, Trillean, the Bartender, and Ryanna.~

**Returning to the place where it all began, Trillean steps back into the walls of the Last Chance Tavern with a severely injured Tygar on her shoulders. Kaede and the Bartender look on with concern, as well as relief that the two of them are still alive...*

Trillean: *she carries the heavy tiger back to the tavern, where she meets up with the others who look at her with concern* He's injured...but I believe he's back to normal...I fear if the dark forces get near him again, he will only repeat his evil madness...*drops the tiger on the tavern floor*

Bartender: *her eyes become tense as she sees the feline's wounds* Oh! He's hurt pretty bad, but no worries, I can heal his wounds in a cinch with the oldest remedy there is...rest!

Bartender: *she focuses her attention to Kaede and Trillean* Y'all get ready for the dark forces that shall enclose on me tavern, protect it with all yer strengths, I'd hate to see such a place full of memories be so easily defeated by the burning hells!

Kaede: *he begins wrapping bandages around his wounds the cloth becoming red on contact, he shakes off the pain and stares into the eyes of the Bartender* I should be fine pretty soon...as for Ryanna, she's upstairs resting, her wounds aren't serious, but she may need special treatment later...

Kaede: *he chuckles lightly* It's interesting, she has injuries, but I can't find a scratch, bite mark, or anything that could represent evidences of the injuries themselves. Is that possible...?

Trillean: She is an elf of mystic powers, it is possible her necklace makes her immune to external injuries, but that's just my hunch...

Kaede: Miss, *referring to the bartender* please look after Tygar and Ryanna, we can't stand down now, now that Nelo has begun to create his dark forces.

Trillean: So it'll be just the two of us...this should be interesting, wouldn't you agree?

Kaede: *he smiles as he stands up tall* Aye...but the more interesting the better...

Bartender: Be careful you two, you still have much of your life to live, it would be a shame if ya ended up dieing to some measly thing like the end of the world *she smiles towards the two throwing them both free drinks*

Kaede: We shall not fail...and thank you Miss for your assistance. *he would then turn to head outside towards a lake dripping blood from wounds from the night before, and drinks from the clear waters*

Kaede: *he shudders, as he sips his drink, sighing shortly afterwards and heads outside into the now cold rain*

Kaede: *he shakes his head, wondering how he was going to get out of this bind, he could barely feel his aching legs underneath the bandages*

Trillean: *She strolled up besides her friend with a repaired harp in hand. She takes a seat beside him as the rain slides off the hood of her cloak.*

Trillean: *She looked over towards Kaede, with a quizzical eye* Need some help?

Kaede: *nods* That tiger did a number on me last night.

Kaede: If I was trying to hurt him, it might have been much easier, but I had lives to protect.

Trillean: Ah yes, honor comes before the slaying of demons...

Trillean: Beware of the dark one though, he is a persistent being. And keep the elf away from him at all costs...

Kaede: *nods* She should be safe here at the tavern...but then again, I'm not so sure...

Trillean: *She lifts her nose to the air* I smell them both, but he is very close. Almost on top of us one could say.

Trillean: Take it easy Kaede... *She pulls out a tankard of ale* That should warm your bones.

Kaede: *he takes the cup in shaking hands, thanking her with a simple nod*

Trillean: When you can stand without pain, give me a signal... but until than I shall be on the lookout for Nelo. Pray that he does not come to us so soon.

Kaede: *he adds a bit from his pouch to the ale before drinking it* Sounds good...be careful...

Trillean: *She slips on her hoods again, and heads for the woods over towards the side of the lake*

Kaede: *he summons the barkeep, asking for help with bandages*

Bartender: At one Sir... *approaches Kaede with numerous bandages and begins remove the old ones that have already been stained red, replacing them with fresh ones*

Trillean: *She spots a flicker in the scenery, in a harsh whisper she says* Who's there?

Kaede: *he grunts, as the bartender finishes wrapping his wounds up in the bandages*

Bartender: That should keep ya going a little while longer until you can see a healer...anything else I can do for ye?

Kaede:*nods* Just one thing, I'd like the key to my room...I need to prepare for the oncoming battle.*

Bartender: Arr! *she hisses* You can't be thinkin' of goin' back out there tonight? You are no where near well enough!

Kaede: Please, do not try and stop me, if I don't fight now, then all I've been fighting for thus far would have been worthless...*he extends his right hand towards her* Please?

Bartender: *sighs* Alright, have it yet way, Love...just...don't overdo yourself ya hear?

Kaede: *smiles weakly* Wouldn't dream of it... *he retreats upstairs towards his room*

***

**In a flash of dark light, the minister of darkness, Nelo Angelo, reappears on the roof of the tavern unnoticed, he would take out his book and let off a sly smile as she calls out some spells in his foreign tongue**

Nelo Angelo: Everything is coming together now. All that is needed is for her to come. Hahahaha!

Nelo Angelo: *he begins to read loudly from his book of chaos* Fellow warriors of the dead. I awaken you from your eternal slumber once again, to bring back the dark age. Arise!!!

**Suddenly the ground would tremble with a massive eruption. From the hell-hole, spawns of dark creatures equipped with black armor would be standing in a salute position**

Nelo Angelo: *he would marvel at the site and chuckle evily* Haha. The dark army has been free once again!!

Kaede: *As he suits up with armor, dull silver, concealed beneath his black cloak, he begins to hear the sound of the dead from outside awaken* Damn! He must be here...

Nelo Angelo: *gathers up dark energy in his hand and punches a hole into the roof seeing Ryanna in full view* Ah ha...there she is...*he makes another hole, making the hole he punched first even bigger now, so he could easily slide though*

Trillean: *She turns around to go back to the tavern, looking to the roof* So he came back did he? *remembers Ryanna who is sleeping on the second floor* Oh no! He knows where she's at! *she begins to run quickly towards the tavern*

Kaede: *hears the noise of the rooftop crashing, he spots a faint glow of dark energy* Nelo! *he begins to run at full-speed towards Ryanna's room ignoring the throbbing in his legs*

Kaede: *he runs to Ryanna's side* I'd hate to disturb you fair maiden in your time of peace, but we need to go!

Kaede: *he would begin to pick up her battled and bruised body and hoist her on his shoulder*

Nelo Angelo: *he drops down into the tavern's second floor standing right behind Kaede and Ryanna* We meet at last...the one who shall open the door...

Kaede: *eyes go wide as he sees the dark titan in full-view* So...you've come back...

Nelo Angelo: *he smirks at him as he begins to gather more dark energy within his fists* Give me the girl...or you shall perish...

Trillean: *she rushes back into the tavern, gulps down a rum and proceeds upstairs, she soon realizes who is upstairs* Nelo!!

Nelo Angelo: My, my, I'm at the center of attention today...don't make a move girl, if you wish to see your precious Kaede and Ryanna live!

Trillean: *shouting* What makes you think you will let them live anyway! *she charges at the madmen catching him off guard forcing him to crash into a window, shattering it as he falls outside howling*

Trillean: *She rushes over to Kaede still holding Ryanna on her shoulders* Get her out of here! Now! He won't be down for long!

Kaede: *he secures the elf over his shoulder, and begins to run out of the tavern*

Trillean: *She puts her hands to her mouth calling to him* AND LET NOTHING STOP YOU!

Kaede: *he approaches a black horse, as he secures Ryanna on the saddle of her own horse. He mounts the black stallion* A beautiful horse, I guess Ryanna came prepared...it is beautiful...

Trillean: *thinks to herself as she looks outside at Nelo as he begins to regain consciousness* Should I go after them or stay? *She turns to see the dark army forming from the earth* Well there's my answer... *She jumps out from the second floor window landing on top of Nelo, which forces him back down to the ground*

Trillean: *chuckles* Thanks for breaking my fall, maybe you are good for something... *she rushes towards the stables getting her own stallion she mounts and heads for the woods*

Kaede: *he nods as he sees Trillean approach with her own steed, he whistles to Ryanna's horse, Raine as it begins to follow while carrying Ryanna*

Kaede: *he lightly prods the horse, and leads the pack through the forest with Trillean and Raine not far behind*

Kaede: *he curses as he looks back at the tavern, now filled with dark forces* This is madness, what are we dealing with?!

Trillean: *She puts her heels to the stallion, trying to catch up with Kaede's stallion and Raine.* Kaede!

Kaede: *looks back and can't help but break into a soft grin* What's the matter Trillean? Can't keep up with us?

Trillean: Oh, you're cruel... *she playfully smiles back and begins to pick up speed*

Nelo Angelo: *Looking at the soldiers that have now taken full-form* Fellow warriors!! I have freed you from your rest only for one purpose. *Grins* Find the girl. Bring her back her and destroy the other two!! *The army would salute, mount their dark stallions and rush after Kaede and the others*

Trillean: *A wave of sickness comes over her as she leans forward in the saddle* Just wonderful. Kaede! *She draws her bow*

Kaede: *hears the warning, looking back while keeping the horse moving forward* What is it!?

Trillean: *She draws up besides him, she prods the stallion as fast as it can go*

Trillean: The Dark One has amassed an army, and they are coming after us! *she points to a dark solider on a dark horse with a sickle in hand from behind lurking in the shadows of the night*

Nelo Angelo: *Closes the book* Father I promised you I would bring honor to your name. Let us hope I do not fail. *he vanishes from the tavern*

Kaede: *curses* Hell's teeth! Where are they?! *he scans the forest behind him*

Trillean: *aims bows and arrow at a faint shadow and fires, a neigh and a grunt follow* There was one of them!

**Completely oblivious to her surroundings, the nearly lifeless Ryanna gurgles some faint noises as she attempts to speak**

Ryanna: *moaning very heavily* ...Elven...City...

Kaede: *grimaces at the practically lifeless girl, then hollers to Trillean* Ryanna, just spoke....two words...'Elven City' That is where we are going!

Kaede: *stares as Ryanna's pendent, as it begins to light up from her neck, sending a ray of light onto the wet trail that leads through the woodlands*

Trillean: What the...

Kaede: *points* Her pendant, it's reacting to her call! It's lighting the way to the Elven City, I'm sure of it! *he begins to gallop but quickly stops* We need a decoy to lose the dead! *he quickly jumps off his black stallion and heads over to Ryanna and Raine.*

Kaede: This may be our only chance...Trillean...I need you to do something...are you up for it? *he grins slightly*

Trillean: *She slaps her horse on the hind quarters with the flat of her sword urging it forward, the blade begins to glow an eerie white.* But of course!

Kaede: *his ears perk, searching for any fell sounds...* They will be here soon...I need you to distract them and lose them...then make your way to the Elven City....

Trillean: *grins* Heh heh, my specialty...distracting people...okay....consider it done! I will not fail...

Trillean: *begins to hear the cries of the dead soldiers on their steeds* GO! I'll find a way back to you later! *she smiles and begins to ride hastily towards the hills westward.

Kaede: *nods* Ride swiftly Trillean...*he then secures Ryanna onto the black steed and motions for Raine to follow as they head eastward towards the Elven City...*

~Exit Kaede~

~Enter Nelo Angelo, and Groler.~

**The menace Nelo Angelo reappears on a plateau deep into the forest, surrounding him are his hell-spawn minions continuously evolving, the invisible Dark Army, becoming a force of nearly ten thousand undead solders. Second in command is his subordinate, Groler who stands like an troll with long pointy teeth and an axe to match**

Nelo Angelo: *Looking at his Dark Army, he would be awed by their growing numbers* Soon, total darkness shall fall over this world....and I shall rule it all. *he laughs hideously*

Groler: Master, the girl is retreating to her fortress and they are gathering their forces together... *looking down* I thought you should know.

Nelo Angelo: *Looking at him* And I should be worried because.....Do you really think that they can stand a chance against my dark militia? *Screaming* Well!! Do you?!!

Groler: No master...I was just saying...

Nelo Angelo: *cuts him off harshly* So the girl is gathering her forces is she? *Laughs* Fine! If it's a war they want, then, it's a war they shall get... Do they not remember they lost the last time. *Smiles*

Nelo Angelo: *He would pace back and forth from the plateau* I have too much time on my hands. Hmmm... What should I do to entertain myself? *he grins, taking out his dark book* Let's have a look shall we...

***

**A group of nine riders chase after the taunting wolf bard as she weaves in and out of trees attempting to lose them, but to no avail. A dark general leads the group yelling out commands rapidly as the trees fly by in a blur.**

~Enter a Dark General.~

Trillean: *taunting the enemy* Come on you slowpokes! Can't you go any faster *she suddenly dodges a strike from one of the soldier's arrows* Eh...maybe I should just keep my mouth shut...*she makes a sharp left into the forest with the troops not far behind her*

Dark General: Fire men! Don't let her get away! *he signals with his long sword*

Trillean: *a wave of arrows pass over her head as she ducks low to her horse's neck* Good thing about the undead...they are blind as a bat! *she jumps over a fallen tree*

Trillean: *she loads her bow with a few arrows and fires back towards the dark soldiers, causing them to fall of their horses, the dark general only remains*

Dark General: *he comes up beside Trillean on the left, his face is a mere shadow underneath the dark cloak, he brings out his long sword* Now my pretty...DIE! *he swings across her face*

Trillean: *she pulls her face back as the blade passes in front* How dare you attempt to strike a lady... *she brings out a sword of her own* But...if you insist... *she swings back across his face, connecting only for a mere second*

Dark General: *laughs* Nice try... *he swings back at her horse, which causes it to become alarmed*

Trillean: *she falls off the horse hitting the forest floor hard* Damn...

Dark General: *laughing as he jumps off his horse and into midair* Now, you perish!!

Trillean: *wheezes a bit* I'm not done yet! *she fires a hidden arrow from her bow and connects the dark minion straight in the eyes*

Dark General: *shrieked a death cry as he vanishes into nothingness*

Trillean: *wiping away the sweat from her forehead she leaps into the tree just as the remaining solders pass by her in a flash, she smiles* Good riddance...Now to the Elven City...*looks around for her horse and spots it in a nearby lake attempting to cleanse its wound*

Trillean: *smiling* Fear not little one...I'll have you healed soon once we reach the Elven City, now come! *she leaps on the horse and leads it in the direction of the city*

~Exit All.~

***

ACT III, SCENE 2 - The Elven City - Family Quarrel - 4 a.m.

**Within the hills of the elves on the outskirts of the Forest of Fortune lies an ancient city recovering from a catastrophic event of ages long since forgotten. Beneath the numerous cabins that lay across the hillsides lies a race of great history. One particular man approaches the city wall gate expecting his usual morning to be nothing out of the ordinary, he is dressed in the clothes of a skilled healer while his body certainly reeks of age. Opening the gate, he becomes but shocked when he finds a figure dismounting a horse that looks like him when he was younger. Several elves become alerted of the dismounted figure's presence and take up bows protecting the elderly man**

~Enter Kaede, Ryanna, and Eldar Tassidus.~

Elder Tassidus: *he looks at Kaede with heated eyes and speaks* Hold! what business have you here?!

Kaede: *approaching the elder he begins raising his hands in the air at the site of several elves drawing their bows towards him* Peace kinsmen, I mean no harm, Lady Ryanna has-

Elder Tassidus: *his eye narrows at the man at first, but quickly changes to concern as he spots the lady elf unconscious atop her horse, he quickly summons a group of healers to tend to her*

**The healers quickly bring in a stretcher and carry Ryanna off into a nursing cabin, the trail of death sticking alongside her the whole time**

Elder Tassidus: *he takes a closer look at the man who stands before him, his eyes quickly turn to frustration and anger as he slaps Kaede across the face in disgust* Ryanna shall be tended to, YOU however, have no business here!

**At that moment, Trillean approaches the group nearly exhausted, she catches her breath and wheezes at the sight of Kaede, thankful that is is safe**

Trillean: Kaede! *wheezes* I've made it...sorry, had some unwanted company...what did I miss? *she sees the elder* Oh, hello sir...

Kaede: *smiles as he points to the elder* Elder Tassidus...he is called...and we were just discussing...

Tassidus: *frowns* We WERE discussing how you were about to leave or shall I be forced to take some extreme measures?

Kaede: *shakes his head* Then I plead sanctuary on her behalf! *he points to Trillean* She bears important news...

Tassidus: *he raises his eyebrows* Oh? what is it?

Trillean: *She dismounted, and bows* First, please, if you could, the horse needs attention... *she points to the slash marks on the side of the stallion*

Tassidus: *summons a few more medical personals* We shall do what we can, now please, your news?

Trillean: Yes, your lordship...*she bows again*

Tassidus: *he nods* At least you have proper respect for authority unlike a certain someone I know...

Kaede: *looks away pointedly*

Trillean: *rises* A dark army has been amassed by a young dark lord. Lord Elder, I nearly escaped from just a few of his minions...*shows her blade as he reeks with dark blood*

Tassidus: *eyes grow wide as he stares at the blade* Indeed? This is foul tidings?

Trillean: But that is not the matter, He wants Ryanna.

Tassidus: How did this came to pass, speak what you know!

Trillean: She is the key to the end, her death will be the death of us all.

Trillean: I merely stopped by a tavern upon his coming, and he began to chant from a book.

Tassidus: *cursing* I knew it...it is he, the Nameless...he has begun his attack...

Trillean: He spoke to me of the last of the Ancients.

Tassidus: *raising an eyebrow* I sense you speak the truth, this could very well prove to be a time for concern, indeed, then you are hereby welcomed here...

Tassidus: *pointing at Kaede* YOU however, will stay in the stall house...it is your cursed birth, your foul love...started this...

Trillean: He clearly meant, the last of the ancient elves. I am a daughter of the Wolf King from the North. Do not Lord Elder blame him for his birth.

Trillean: He did not ask to be born. Please allow him to stay as a guest of mine.

Kaede: *he curses through his teeth* Had I not been shunned from your people, this may not have come to pass, Uncle!!

Tassidus: *pushing him backwards into the gravel* Do not call me that boy!! *shakes head*

Trillean: Elder!! *she rushes over to assist Kaede in getting up*

Tassidus: *turns away* Alright, he can stay, but he mustn't be near Ryanna...However, you may speak to me for him, honored changeling, your people have always valued the worth of the forest...

Trillean: *She bows* Thank you, your Lordship. I but ask this of you: Do not judge him for his birth.

Tassidus: *nods* Now, we prepare for the nights supper, and fix the battlements...

Trillean: *She turns to Kaede* Should you and I take the first watch?

Tassidus: *looks back once more speaking into the open* You wonder why it is he is not welcome here, ask him yourself... *he leaves*

~Exit Elder Tassidus.~

Kaede: *he takes the bridle from his mount, petting his flanks once more* Thank you for carrying me friend, can you find your way to the stables? ...And please...take Raine with you...

Trillean: *she gives her steed a light push as her white stallioon nuzzles her in return, upon that she slaps him on the hindquarters and he sets up following Raine and the black stallion to the stables off in the distance of the city center* Rest well Favorieya...

Kaede: *sighs* Come...let us sit on the walls...

**Kaede leads Trillean to a stone wall just mere feet from the city wall that protects the city, together they sit side by side upon the embattlements watching as the sun begins to rise into the air, the brisk of morning approaches**

Trillean: *She narrows her eyes* What is it, that you hide from Kaede?

Trillean: The Elves are a proud people, but they are not stupid. What did you do to upset them so?

Kaede: *he shakes his head* Not here they aren't, too many prying eyes and ears.

Trillean: *She smiles* But of course prying ears, elves look like rabbits sometimes.

Kaede: *he smiles at Trillean's comment* Pray do not eat me...

Trillean: *She smiled viciously* Wolves only eat what runs.

Kaede: *nods* Ah, but running towards or away...that is the trick.

Trillean: Yes of course.

Trillean: This Nelo Angelo...he is powerful in magic, and whatever natural power shields this place may not hold out enough against his powers...

Kaede: *he nods* I know...I saw it years ago...you see, I know now where I saw Nelo...

Trillean: *She raises an eyebrow, becoming intrigued* Go on...

Kaede: *he turns to Trillean* You remember, the girl, the one that...that died and it became the gossip for quite some time?

Trillean: *she nods*

Kaede: She was...well, she was his sister...

***

**Back at the Fortress, Nelo Angelo begins arguing with his commander-in-chief, Groler as he becomes impatient with the things at hand**

Nelo Angelo: I don't care what you were saying, Now get back to your post!

Groler: Yes, sir... *he runs off*

Nelo Angelo: *Flipping through the pages of the book* No that won't do,....Too easy to escape...Aha here we go. This should be interesting...

***

**In the Elf City, Trillean becomes repulsed having been revealing the key link between Nelo Angelo and the girl of destruction from eons long since remembered, she also gets informed Kaede's love interest in the girl**

Trillean: How could you fall for the sister of of THAT!

Kaede: *looks to the morning sun again* A powerful Atlantean, she was a free spirit when I loved her...a free spirit...

Kaede: Oh...she loved to watch things grow...just spend hours in the forests...

Kaede: *he grimaces* Her father didn't take kindly to that...

Trillean: As do most children of the sea who have never seen dry land.

Trillean: How did Nelo come from the same spawn as her?

Kaede: *laughing* I suppose it was the child in me, the one that never wished for this life...I wanted to give her an alternative to her dark past...

Trillean: Hmm, almost as bad as having a vampire for a lover.

Kaede: ...Arshes was her own woman...but only for so long...

Trillean: What changed her?

Kaede: *he grimaces again* You remember when the Tiger turned?

Trillean: Yes, how could I forget? I had to sing my lungs out to bring him back...

Kaede: Arshes was not so lucky...she went insane...

Trillean: What does this have to do with the elves hating you so much?

Kaede: *he pauses slightly at the comment of the elves and hacks a light cough*

Kaede: I could have killed her...but I didn't, I tried to reason with her...

Trillean: *She smiles grimly* Love makes us all crazy.

Kaede: I brought her to the city where Ryanna grew up, I was there when it burned...

Kaede: I watched it all happen, and I couldn't do anything about it...

Trillean: And I suppose your beloved did this?

Kaede: *nodding* It was her father's revenge, controlling her and forcing her to destroy the city that fostered our love...

Kaede: A love that was opposed to from the start by my uncle, that elder of this city...Tassidus...

Trillean: *she gasps lightly* Nelo will kill you slowly should he get a hold of you, you know that right?

Trillean: And the elves will not protect you long.

Kaede: *nodding again* I know...he hates me...

Kaede: You see, I didn't just kill his sister...

Kaede: His father was mentally tied to her...

Kaede: I don't know what happened to the father, but...

Trillean: But what?

Kaede: *he began to closed his eyes* God...I can still hear her screams...

Kaede: *he clenched his hands, remembering how it felt to run his blade through her heart...*

Kaede: *looking back towards Trillean* She asked me to do it you know...in the last burst of freedom she could muster...

Trillean: *She lays her sword on the stones as it gave off an eerie glow, all the while she began to tinker with her harp* What a way to go...still, I can see why Tassidus is so infatuated with you...still, I do not feel complete sorrow for you...it's all in the past...you can't grieve over the past forever...

Kaede: Aye...that is true...still, I can't even sleep truly at night given the nightmares that haunt me endlessly...

Trillean: *she stretches a little as she lets off a yawn* Maybe we should go to the North?

Kaede: *shaking his head* I ramble...yes, let us go...we cannot stay here long...

Trillean: *She nods to the warrior, and a smile crosses her face* It is good to ramble as long as the rambling does not control you. It will feel so good to go back to my second home.

Tassidus: *he re-appears from behind Kaede, his tone stressed out* Kaede! Our mages sense a disturbance! What cataclysm bring you now to our lands!?

Kaede: *snarling at Tassidus* Enough old man! Already I leave!

Trillean: *She turns quickly on the battlements almost falling off, yet she hangs on by the tip of her fingers*

Kaede: *he grabs her arm* Or shall I let go?

Trillean: *She crawls up onto the battlements* You shall hold on if you want to keep that arm...

Kaede: *laughing* Very well...

~Exit All.~

***

ACT III, SCENE 3 - The Elven City - Brother & Sister Reunion - 7 a.m.

**An angry Nelo Angelo howls with all his might out into the dead of morning, in between screams he would look down at his book and smile like a lunatic...rustling from the treetops, Groler appears and bows down in front of his master wholehearted**

~Enter Nelo Angelo and Groler.~

Nelo Angelo: *He would begin to read from the book and then stop.....* ........*Screaming* Groler!!!!!!!

Groler: Yes, Master at your service...

Nelo Angelo: *he grabs the troll by his neck* Where is she.....

Groler: The girl, sir, well she's in the for.....

Nelo Angelo: Not her! ...The other girl.....Don't you feel her presence?

Groler: But sir, it can't be, she supposed to be...

Nelo Angelo: I know... but I can feel her presence. Groler, find her wherever she is hiding. She will try to contact him. You must find her before she reaches them. understand?

Groler: Yes Master... *he runs off back from whence he came*

Nelo Angelo: *speaking to himself* If it is true, if she is alive.....I must not let her contact them, my plans will be spoiled and it shall make more work for me. *he again start's to read from the book.* Forgive me...sister...

***

~Enter Kaede, Trillean, a few random Elfs, and Eldar Tassidus.~

Trillean: *speaking to Tassidus* No! We must not leave yet! We must wait for Ryanna to be fully healed.

Tassidus: *enraged* Kaede! What are you doing!? Seek you now war with the changelings as well?!

Kaede: *ignoring Tassidus, he looks over to Trillean* Very well Trillean, I shall step outside and scout the area for any signs of trouble.

Trillean: *She bows deeply to the Elder* Lord Elder, t'was just a gist of playfulness...

Tassidus: *nods* Please, do not scare an old man, honorable guest.

Tassidus: ...And trust not those who cannot prove their worth.

Trillean: Please... would it please his highness, if I were to sing in his court this evening?

Tassidus: *watches as Kaede leaves the city, he turns back to Trillean and smiles* Oh, please, we have not heard good music for what seems like an eternity...

Trillean: *She grins* Than tonight it shall be... but for now I go to find my companion Kaede.

Kaede: *steps from the shadows near the entrance of the city, he would turn to Trillean* I am found, but, I shall listen from here, for I am not welcome in the court...

Trillean: *chuckles a bit* Than I shall do two shows tonight, one for each great man's honor!

Kaede: *smiling* Enjoy yourself, the elves pride themselves on hospitality...

Trillean: *She smiles* I have known their hospitality before... *She winks*

Kaede: *he grins* I can imagine...

Kaede: *he shakes his head* Stamina, is a wonderful thing, isn't it? *he laughs, turning to the sun*

Trillean: *She winks again* Yes, but of course...

Trillean: *turning to Tassidus* Lord Elder, may I excuse myself to speak with Kaede...in private?

Tassidus: *he shakes his head waving his hand* Granted...but, be wary.

Trillean: That I will be, my lord.

Trillean: *looking to Kaede, she smiles* Come Kaede, will you be my escort along the wall? *She holds out a crooked arm*

Kaede: *he looks to her and smiles* It would be my pleasure...*he takes the arm lightly in his own hand*

Trillean: *She begins to walk at a leisurely pace* Really had to put on the charm that time.

Kaede: *he laughs* You will have to excuse me, I've not had much experience with court.

Trillean: *She smirks* I can tell...I on the other hand was born into it.

Kaede: * he sighs,* It is evil tidings indeed

Kaede: My life hasn't been too full of fancy, although, neither has yours I am sure...

Trillean: The first 150 years were, though not quite up to the elvish standard.

Trillean: Evil never dies but sleeps, my father used to say...

Kaede: *he nods sagely*

Trillean: *She smiles and pats his arm* But without evil there would be no heroes...

Kaede: *smiles at her* I thank your high praise, but I am no hero... I am a storm crow...

Trillean: *She smiles warmly* Storm crow?

Kaede: ...But where there is battle, there must go the storm crow eh? The bringer of battle and death?

Kaede: Or perhaps it should be called the seer of wars...

Trillean: I always thought a raven brought it...

Kaede: *he laughs* Through the eyes of a drunken bard, they look the same

Kaede: ...And it must have been the bards who coined it.

Trillean: Hmm...well, I love my ale, but I am not drunk.

Trillean: What other names have you been given over the past?

Kaede: *he sighs at her comment* You, don't want to know...

***

**Saturated on the highest peak of the plateau on the deck of his fortress, Nelo Angelo reads out loud a passage from his book, calling upon the great shadows of the world**

Nelo Angelo: I call upon the shadows of this world! As you sneak through the night, open your ears and listen to the words of our enemies.....

Nelo Angelo: *Gathering his thoughts* It can't be true...*laughs in denial* It isn't true...or is it. Either way, I cannot let this interfere with my plan. Blood or not I will kill her...

**Meanwhile, the troll known to all as Groler begins searching through the western part of the Forest of Fortune, hoping to run across something valuable in the spawn of spider trees, he frowns in discomfort with the events plagued by his master**

Groler: I think master is just a little too stressed out because I don't sense anything. Must be because he is nervous about controlling the world and all. It's a big responsibility...

Groler: *humming to self...Looking out the corner of his eye he sees someone sitting on a stump.* Whoa! It can't be...but It is...

***

**Almost right at that exact second, Kaede begins to have vision spews. His thoughts become corrupted as his body staggers backwards. Enticed emotions grip a hold of him as he grabs the stone wall for support, Trillean quickly dashed to his site trying to call her down**

Trillean: *She holds him with her arms* What is it? Kaede?!

Kaede: *he breathes heavily* I just had...the strangest...sensation...

Trillean: Here sit. *She guides him slowly down the wall into a sitting position*

Kaede: *blinking* It is as if...

Trillean: It is as if what?

Kaede: *covering his face with his hands...*

Kaede: The winds of Fate...they have changed....

Trillean: How so?

Kaede: *shakes his head* I wish I knew...

Kaede: It is as if...I could HEAR him speaking...

Kaede: *he looks to the skies, as he hears thunder in the distance...he screams out in rage*

Kaede: NELO!!!!!!

***

**Stopping suddenly, Groler slowly approaching the figure from behind and gasps seeing her true form**

Groler: Me lady, is that you? *looking at her curiously*

~Enter Arshes.~

Arshes: *Turning around* Is that you Groler? *Giggling* Are you still taking orders from that brother of mine?

Groler: Me Lady it is you...

**Groler bows before the one called Arshes, the destruction child. She is dressed in violet cloaks, her hair the color of a brunette. Her figure is thin, but her cheeks bulge with that of a young girls'. Just by looking at her, one wouldn't be able to contend with their emotions, nor thick of this girl as the one that brought death to an entire city**

Groler: *looking up at her a second time, he is shocked to see it really is her* But...how... you're supposed to be dead...

Arshes: Let's just say we all have a way to come back... *she smiles* So what brings you here?

Groler: *looking at her* Your brother...you can't see him. He will kill you indeed my lady. Please you must go now.

Arshes: What is this talk of Nelo? What's he up to now?

Groler: You don't know. My lady it's far worst than before. Your brother has once again awakened the Dark Army.

Arshes: Are you serious? ...Then that must mean, he's trying to complete what was supposed to have ended over a thousand years ago...

Groler: That's right, my lady, he has already started searching for the girl. The one who will bring the dark age... and if he finds her, than all is loss.

Arshes: He can't do this! I must see him! *she attempts to get up and walk off but is pushed down by Groler*

Groler: No! My lady! You must not go near your brother! He will indeed kill you. He sent me out to find you because he sensed your presence!

**From the depths of the forest, the echoing holler of his master is heard, Groler begins to panic sensing his master's impatience with him**

Groler: *shrieks* Ohhh, he calls, my lady please stay here. I must go, please don't come near him...

***

Trillean: *She lifts her nose to sky* I smell...the decay of the dead rising.

Kaede: *he grabs his head* I can feel him...he is laughing...

Trillean: *She grabs him by the shoulders* Hear who?

Kaede: *staggers some more* The dark one...Nelo Angelo...

Trillean: Calm down, Kaede. *She sets him down gently against the wall* Just lay there, I will get a healer.

Kaede: *nods* Thank you...

**The changeling runs off to fetch a healer for the injured Kaede. She returns quickly, bringing back a small shy girl with a bowl in one hand and a package of medicines in the other**

~Enter the Healer Girl.~

Healer Girl: *she kneels beside Kaede nervously* M'lord, M'lord, the Lady said you had need of me?

Kaede: *he groans in tenderness* My wounds...beneath my armor...and my head...it aches...

Trillean: Here child take them off quickly...

Trillean: *She gingerly undoes the buckles taking off the breastplate, chain mail, and shin guards, she turns her face away from the hideous wounds.* Milord, there is magic in them!

Kaede: *he nods* I was afraid of that...

Trillean: *shaking, her tone increases* Heal him child, do something!!

Healer Girl: *she covers her face with her hands and shakes her head* I, I cannot do this. He needs the Elder Healer, Here I will go to fetch him. *She gathers her skirts and runs off*

Kaede: *snarls* Tassidus... *he shakes his head* He would rather let me die...

Trillean: Is your uncle the Elder Healer?

Kaede: *nods* Yes, unfortunately...

Trillean: Curses! Of all the luck! Damn him! *he leans down to him* Fine than, I shall do it myself. *She closes her eyes and places her hands upon his chest.*

Kaede: *leans back, breathing huskily...*

Trillean: Bare with me here Kaede. Lend me your strength.

Trillean: *She begins to speak in her native tongue, strange rolling words with strong k's. A light emits from her hands and she draws out the magic from within*

Tassidus: *he slowly walks up the wall, looking at Kaede with a look of scorn, as it passes through his eyes, as well as a look of bemusement...*

Trillean: *She rocks slowly back and forth, the veins in him are shown to her in an endless network of blue tubes. Her breathing increases, as does her heart rate.*

Trillean: *She screams shrilly into the night before collapsing onto the stones, her chest heaving as her body contorts into strange shapes* Stop it! Do not let it happen! Stop it!

Kaede: *he looks up at his uncle, grinning hiding the pain* Isn't this...what you wanted...?

Tassidus: *he nods* It is...you were a mistake...*he pauses for a moment* However, we may have use of you, and I will not have you die in MY town...not in mine...

**Trillean reaches blindly for something to hang onto, as her eyes roll into the back of her head, visions flash through her mind. She crawls forward than collapses again, starting the screaming.**

Tassidus: * narrowing his eyes, he eyes Trillean*...Damn...

Tassidus: *he wrenches her from him, placing his hands over her eyes*

Tassidus: *speaking in tongue, he recites a calming spell upon her*

Trillean: *Her breathing returns to normal as she can see again. Her muscles are sore, but she is again herself* Thank you for acting...so quickly.

Tassidus: *he turns to Kaede, grinning cruelly* You, I shall not heal so easily...you, I shall purge the magic...

Tassidus: Stand aside honored changeling. I shall handle this...

Kaede: *he looks up at Tassidus* I expected nothing less from you...

Trillean: *he watches as the elder begins to roll up his sleeve, she narrows her eyes of concern towards him* If you make him suffer...I'll...I'll...

Tassidus: *nodding to Trillean, a smile curls from beneath his chapped lips* Now it's my turn...

**The elder's hands begin glowing with dark blue energy, he grabs Kaede by the temples as he starts reciting enraged words, the blue flame extends from his hands, engulfing Kaede in a flared haze, Kaede merely responds in pain as his voice raises to a high screeching cry**

***

**Nelo Angelo smirks inchoately as his cohort returns to his side, yet the troll is trembling rigorously**

Nelo Angelo: *Looking at Groler* Why are you trembling...*Laughs* You act like you've seen a ghost...

Groler: *Coughs* No sir it's just that you know I'm just....whew...tired from all that flying you know.

Nelo Angelo: *hastily, he grabs Groler by the throat* Do you take me for a fool you worthless scum?!!

Groler: *Gasping for air*....No sir....It's...Just.......that...

Nelo Angelo: *squeezing tighter* Just what Groler....No more excuses.

Groler: Please......let...go......

Nelo Angelo: Why should I let go, you're lying to me, and you know it.

Nelo Angelo: Fine Groler. You were a good friend, too bad you had to betray me.

Groler: No.....please....sir....

**A dark spawn of mist emits from the dark lords hands as he cracks Groler's neck instantly, the snapping sound enough to wake up anyone within the cold morning, upon doing so, he would then throw him into the lake and snort*

Nelo Angelo: One can never find good servant's these days...

Nelo Angelo: *looks to his army* And that will happen to anyone who betrays me!!

Nelo Angelo: *Fixes clothes and hair* Looks like I'm going to have to do things myself...

Nelo Angelo: *snaps his fingers and a dark horse sprouts from the ground. He mounts on it and begins to ride into the forest*

~Exit All.~

***

ACT III, SCENE 4 - The Elven City - Dark Heart - 11 a.m.

**It is one hour from high noon as the dark clouds from above erupt with electricity. The storm brewing acts like a sin from the heavens, rather than a blessing with it's life giving rain. Nature alone cannot control itself any longer. Trillean brushes off the dust from her tunic and stares at Tassidus and Kaede as they are engulfed in the dazzling blue light. Kaede tormented screams are even louder than the thunder, Trillean is forced to lean against the wall and covering her ears in dismay**

~Enter Trillean, Kaede, and Elder Tassidus.~

Trillean: I saw it all... *She says to herself* I saw what is happening, I saw what will happen.

Kaede: *as the fire engulf him, his own screams turn to howls*

Tassidus: Do you feel it boy? The pain of all those who burned because of you?!

Kaede: *he grits his teeth shut, looking up at his uncle* Who would not have felt it?!

Tassidus: *enrages, he doubles the flames* Penance boy! PENANCE!

Trillean: *She gets up startled and runs towards the Elder halting at the last minute* What are you doing to him?!

Tassidus: *turns to Tassidus* I am curing him changeling...no fear of that!

Tassidus: *turns back to Kaede...*

Tassidus: Well?

Kaede: *grunts* You think I don't feel those deaths on my shoulder, that I see the blood on my hands?!!

Tassidus: Tell me you never loved her...that it was a mistake...!!

Kaede: *spats at him* Never...!!

Tassidus: *he grimaces* Very well, I WAS going to do this the easy way...but now...!

Kaede: *he screams anew, as his psyche begins to boil...*

Trillean: *She gently places a hand on the elder's shoulder* Do not do this mi'lord . Just heal him and seek your vengeance later, we have more important things to do...

Tassidus: *with a last enraged yell, he lets loose a burst of energy, completely covering Kaede with blue fire*

Kaede: *he flies backwards, landing in a shuddering heap*

Trillean: *She covers her eyes from the glare, and runs towards Kaede*

Tassidus: *he begins to breath heavily* It is done...

Trillean: Yes milord it is done, but with hostility. You could have killed him!

Tassidus: *grins* Kill? Oh no...*he chuckles lightly* That would not have KILLED him...

Trillean: Than what would it have done?

Tassidus: *he shakes his head, I could have purged the spell easily, painlessly, but neither of us would have gained from it...

Trillean: Neither of you?

Tassidus: *turning to Trillean* Know this...I hate him with all my being, nothing will change that, if he lives, it is because you vouched for him, or I would not have come...

Tassidus: But the spell, it was abolished by a greater pain...not greater love, which could have worked...

Trillean: *She stands and bows* That I know Mi'lord.

Trillean: It is terrible for an uncle to hate his nephew as it is for a father to hate his daughter.

Tassidus: *he narrows his eyes* He told you... didn't he?

Trillean: *She nods solemnly* Yes, he did.

Tassidus: *he nods* Let him sleep the night in the stables, I will make sure his bed is ready by then, in the meantime, the riders search for the enemy's advance...

Trillean: Thank you Mi'Lord. *takes out her harp* When shall I come to play for you?

Tassidus: I have summoned the other elves, should they see fit to come...and whatever tune moves your heart, I shall like to hear...

Trillean: *she nod solemnly* As you wish.

Tassidus: *smiling at Trillean* Come, they are dining as we speak, it is near noon...it is not night yet, but still, we would love to hear your music...

Trillean: *She looks back at Kaede* What of him?

Kaede: *slowly gets up, still shaking* I will be fine...

Trillean: Mi'lord, give me but a few moments to tend to Kaede, I shall join with you shortly.

Tassidus: *glaring at her, he then looks to Kaede and speaks* ...You may enter the court for a time, but stay on the fringes Kaede...

Tassidus: At your behest Trillean...

Trillean: Thank you Milord, when I return home, I shall tell my father of your kindness to me.

Tassidus: *nodding* I would indeed like that, and how would he respond to an ambassador from our people?

Trillean: Very well, my father loves to hear news even if it is for the worst.

Tassidus *nods* I will send them later tonight...*he exits*

~Exit Tassidus.~

Trillean: *nods after he leaves, then proceeds to walk over to Kaede and lifts him unto her shoulder*

Trillean: Come Kaede, you shall join me, I insist...

Kaede: *nods* I thank you... you have been most kind.

Trillean: Where is it you would like to go?

Kaede: *he shakes his head* I have no preference milady...

Trillean: I say, how about my room?

Kaede: *he blushes a bit and nods* Very well then...

***

**His horse galloping at great speeds, the malevolence Nelo Angelo rides through the forest in search of his dear sister Arshes. Merely following the trail of the traitor Groler, it isn't long before the sinful legionary comes across a girl leaning against a tree. He slows to a halt just a yard or two away from her, as he dismounts and stands in front of her for a full minute looking her over**

~Enter Nelo Angelo, and Arshes.~

Nelo Angelo: *smiling evilly* Hello...Sister.

Arshes: *sighs* Nelo....what a surprise.

Nelo Angelo: *Dismounts from horse* Don't give me that surprised act sister. I know Groler told you to run...

Arshes: Groler....what did you do to him?

Nelo Angelo: *laughing* Let's just say he was starting to be a 'pain in the neck'....

Arshes: *she cries* How could you...!

Nelo Angelo: *points a blade at her throat, then lowers it* Why did you come back Arshes? Did you miss your big brother? *smiles*...or was it because of him..*snarls at the thought*

Arshes: Well...I...

Nelo Angelo: *interrupts harshly* Speechless are we sis? I know you came back for him, their is no need to hide it, it is so clear to see just from your face. Well I'm here to tell you that I'm not letting you, or him stop my plans... Understand?

Arshes: You are as crazy as father was...

Nelo Angelo: *slaps Arshes* Don't you ever talk about father like that!! It's because of you that drove him to his defeat! But I'm here to finish it...!

Nelo Angelo: Unlike father I won't tend to your needs. I'm going to get the girl, and once she is dead, I will rule over this miserable world. The dark age will once again be freed.

Arshes: *A tear drops from her face.* You don't get it do you?! It's over! The war ended over a thousand years ago. Why do you still wish death?!

Nelo Angelo: *laughs* The war isn't over. As we are talking now. The Dark Forces are heading toward the elven fortress, ready for battle at my command.

Arshes: Nelo...why do you want to continue with this hate? Please just stop it all!

Nelo Angelo: *shouts* Enough!!! ...I have heard enough from you. I think it's time I do the one thing father was always afraid to do to his only daughter....

Nelo Angelo: ....Kill you.

Arshes: *backing off in fear* Nelo...you wouldn't kill your own sister. We are family!

Nelo Angelo: Family? *laughs* The only family I had was father...he only let you live because you were his one and only daughter. Well I'm here to tell you that you mean nothing to me... *he brings out his blade once more*

***

**Trillean begins to scan her surroundings as she enters the great shine of the elves. Quickly she becomes lost and turns to Kaede for directions.**

Trillean: Do you know your way to the guest suites? ...For I do not...

Kaede: *nods* Aye, follow me...

Trillean: *She sets him down easily* Alright than.

Kaede: *he leads the way through the halls of the fortress*

Kaede: *he gestures to Trillean's room* This is the one reserved for highly honored guests...today, that shall be you...

Trillean: *smiles* Thank you...

Arshes: (from forest) *cries continuously* How can you say that....

Nelo Angelo: (from forest) *Grabs and slams her against a tree* Sorry sis but I have heard far too much.

Nelo Angelo: (from forest) *taking the sword and holding it in front of him, he is about to drive it through his sisters' heart, when he starts to have flashbacks at that very moment*

Kaede: *suddenly, he snaps his head back*

Kaede: *he cries out, tears brimming in his eyes* Don't...Don't...!!

Trillean: What is it Kaede? Another memory?

Nelo Angelo: (from the forest, at the exact same time) What the...?! Why am I holding back....I can't go through with it.....*Drops sword and lies his head on sisters shoulder.*

Arshes: (from forest) Nelo....It's ok... *she places a comforting hand around his shoulders*

Nelo Angelo: *stands up looks at his Arshes* You......run now, before I change my mind....*screaming * Go!!!!

Kaede: *shakes his head* It is...the present...now the past...

Kaede: *he collapses to the floor* She's alive...Arshes is alive...

Trillean: *She nods her head mournfully* What? I thought you said she was dead?!

Arshes: *runs through the forest and disappears into the vast darkness.*

~Exit Arshes.~

Kaede: *nods* I ran her through the heart with my own sword...I felt it...and now...I felt as if history were repeating itself...

Trillean: This can only be Nelo's work.

Kaede: She asked me to do it...to stop her....what...happened?

Nelo Angelo: (from forest) *Punches the tree and knocks it down.* Why did I do that....Why didn't I just kill her. Damn it!! *he screams*

Trillean: There is no explanation for it...

Kaede: *laughs, feeling a new sense of purpose* I will come for you Nelo...mark my word...

Trillean: Should we leave the city, and try and find him? Or return to the tavern and see if Ari is back, and Tygar well?

Kaede: *shakes his head* He will not attack yet, he's got something planned, I know him... Let's return to the tavern, I need to get away from here for now...there, we rest and prepare for assault on his fortress tomorrow...it's can't be far off...we must stop him before anything else happens...

~Re-enter Elder Tassidus.~

Trillean: Alright! Let's go! *she runs out of the room and down the hallway past Tassidus who is holding a familar necklace in his hand*

Tassidus: Ah! Where are you going Trillean? If it was Kaede's, why, I'll...

Trillean: *yells back* No! It's not that, but we must make haste to the Last Chance Tavern and begin a plan to assault the dark forces...thank you for your hospitality!

Kaede: *runs past him shortly afterward* Later...Uncle...*grins as he follows Trillean*

Tassidus: *speechless* What in the hell just happened...Damn it... *he holds the necklace...* I sense strange evil possessed in this necklace of Ryanna's...what is going on...

Trillean: *mounting her now healed horse she touches the scar on the side* The healers do good work...

Kaede: *smiles* Yes...most of them...Come let's hurry to the tavern!

***

Nelo Angelo: (from forest) *an evil glow shows in his eyes* She will just fit perfectly into the bigger plan. *Laughs* I will let her reunite with him and then kill them all.

**The dark legion would then mount his horse and then heads back to the his own dark fortress, preparing for his assault on the Elven City.**

~Exit All.~

***

End of ACT III

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Continue to ACT IV