For
this ACT, tigersblood33
shall play as Tygar, Trillean will be playing as Trillean,
lilmisswonders01 shall play as Ryanna, and Kaede83 shall play as
Kaede. ShahrazadKM
shall play as Ultric, Csilla, and Jove. Nelo
Angelo2611 returns as Nelo Angelo. Other Characters will be play by whomever.
ACT IX,
SCENE 1 - Mosaic Pine Forest - Friend or Foe? - 9 a.m.
**For miles around, the scent of pine swarms its pleasant
scent across the misty forest as the morning arises. Although the
still air is silent due to the absent of birds, the rustle of squirrels
dancing across the treetops is clear heard. Tassidus is the
first to awaken from the slumber of his dreams.**
~Enter Ryanna, Ari, Trillean, Cain, Tygar, Kaede, and Elder
Tassidus.~
***
Tassidus: *he blinks the last dregs of sleep from his eyes, waking to the morning rustle...*
Tassidus:
*stretching, he gets up, letting his noise wake the
others...*
Cain: *he raises from his sleeping position and attempts to
wake his sister, but to no avail* Oh great...this could take a
while...
Ryanna:
*walks into the camp form the morning mist*
Tygar:
*he snores fully asleep*
Ryanna:
*she sighs and rubs her head* It will take much more to get Tygar up, I
can see that now...
Kaede: *the man possessed with powers, groans as he awakens*
Ugh...I feel like I've been run
through a river full of rocks...
Ryanna:
*she looks at Kaede* You're not the only one...
Kaede: *he laughs* You too eh? *he stretches, and then begins fixing his
armor...*
Tassidus: *he slowly walks to Tygar, gently prodding him* Time to rise my friend...we dare not let the Scourge catch us...
Ryanna:
*she puts her bow down on the ground and steps over to a nearby
stream to refresh herself*
~Enter a Wolf Figure.~
Wolf Figure : *In the shadows, a mysterious figure watches the
group from the treetops*
Ryanna:
*she stops slowly sensing something from within the forest*
Tygar:
*his eyes flutter open as he makes a wide-open yawn, his teeth in view
for all to see*
Tygar: *he moans while stretching* Just a few more hours...
Tassidus:
*he raises his eyebrows* Sorry Tygar...you'd
rather be dead on your feet, then dead and nothing else...
Tygar: *he walks over to Ari, but decides to let her sleep seeing her
peaceful figure on the forest's floor*
Trillean: *she continues to sleep dreaming sweet dreams of rum
and ale*
Cain: *he looks her on* She won't be awake for a while...it's
best to leave her here if we decide to move again...
Cain: *he motions to the others his presence* I shall keep an eye out for this here...you'll need it... *he runs off before anyone has the chance to wish him goodbye*
~Exit Cain.~
Kaede: *his ears quirk, as he senses the same noise, but he smiles and shrugs it away...* Just a bird or something...
Ryanna: *her narrows eyes look around, she curls her lip* Perhaps...perhaps not...
Ryanna:
*she looks at the trees and spots a flock of birds and smiles* It
appears you were right Kaede...
Wolf Figure: *The figure starts to creep towards the
group*
Sire Kaede? *he says*
Kaede: *he cricks his neck, and turns towards the sounding of his name* Who said that?!
Ryanna:
*she looks over her shoulder not quite seeing the person or thing*
Kaede:
Whoever you are, you'd best show yourself...
**The giant wolf-like beast appears in full
view for all to see, he is about the size of a small dragon, but
consists of silver fur and bright green eyes that almost resemble
sparkling emeralds**
Tygar:
*he glances at the wolf figure from his position, letting loose a
warning growl*
Tassidus: *he turns swiftly, hands reaching for his still sheathed knives...*
Ryanna:
*she reaches for her bow and quiver*
Trillean: *she erupts a snore*
Kaede:
*a smile breaks over the once-nervous face of the warrior as he
speaks* Ah...the emissary has returned?
~The Wolf Figure becomes known as Ulric.~
Ulric: I am Ulric. Life-long friend of the High Tower Mages...
Kaede: *he shakes his head towards the others and chuckles* Worry not all, he is a companion of the emissary of the High Tower Mages, they are friends...
Kaede:
*he looks back over towards the wolf figure and nods* Well met Ulric...well met indeed...how
does thou fare?
Ulric: As well as one can be in these dark times.
Tygar: *he looks up to the dark sky* I sense the presence of an evil force
re-awakening...it is very fortune you found us here Ulric.
Ulric: *he grins* Indeed, but with all that snoring, you all
were easy to track...*he chuckles*
Tassidus: *he laughs looking down at the changeling in
slumber, her brother trying to wake her* Ah yes...
Ryanna:
*she lays down her weapons and smiles* It is a pleasure to meet you my
friend, any friend of Kaede's, is a friend of mine...*
Ulric: *he clears his throat* I have a message for you, Sir Kaede,
one of great importance...
Kaede:
*he nods* Please, continue...
Ulric: You and your companions are to come with me to meet
the High Tower Emissary. It is not too far, just down by the Lake.
Ryanna:
*she turns back towards the stream, takes some water from it and splashes
it on her face*
Kaede: *he nods, turning back towards the others* There is nothing to fear here...so then, shall we?
Ryanna:
*she looks at her reflection and breathes a deep sigh*
Tygar:
*he snarls* More walking...
Tassidus: *he furrows his eyebrows* What are you planning Kaede? I mistrust this...
Ulric: You mistrust all who are not
Elven, Tassidus.
Ulric: *he turns and starts off into the forest...*
Ryanna:
*she thinks to herself* The side effects....they must be taking hold somewhat...
Tassidus: *he sniffs* Ah...the wolf takes a liking to me...very well Kaede...lead the way...but I am watching you...with both eyes open...
Kaede: *he nods* Let us follow Ulric...up and at 'em everyone!
Tygar:
*he looks towards Ari and Trillean* What shall we do with the sleeping
beauties, I'd hate to disturb their peaceful slumbers...
Kaede: *he thinks for a moment* I shall summon a ward to shelter them, I believe your people are following us Tygar?
Kaede: Can they look after them for the time being?
Tygar:
They have been sent to the keep, just as you asked sir...
Ulric: *the wolf stops and looks back at Kaede* Sir?
Kaede: *he signals Ulric to stop a bit*
Tygar: I shall summon them...
**Tygar again roars in his native tongue once more, the familiar roar is carried into the clouds...shortly afterwards, it is returned**
Tygar:
It is done...
Ryanna: *she yawns a little*
Tygar:
I do not like to leave them alone for the time being...is there a
way to protect them?
Ryanna:
Yes....there is
Ryanna:
*she murmurs something in elvish, the pendant reacts from giving off
a ray of white light...*
Ulric: Sir Kaede, if it is a problem, you alone may come. *he says as he sits down at the edge of the
forest*
Kaede: *he nods* Just a moment my friend...just a moment...
Ulric: *nods in reply*
Ryanna:
*she lays the necklace in between them*
Tygar: *he snatches the necklace* I mistrust this necklace...it has
done some bad things before...it is too risky Ryanna...I am sorry...
Ryanna:
*she sighs* I understand how you feel...but the necklace alone can
protect them, but not me...still, it is better than no protection at
all...
Tygar: *he nods* Alright, but if they turn into dark creatures...I shall
not hesitate to put the blame on you child...
Ryanna: *she smiles* I will accept all that comes upon me...if that requires my death...so be it...
Tygar:
*he looks at Ryanna* Gracious...that pendant of yours indeed possesses
powers indescribable
Tygar: *he looks over towards Kaede* Let me see how far my people are from
here...*he lets out a victory cry in his native tongue, shortly
after, he gets a reply* Excellent...they are just a short distance
from here...they should be here within the hour...
Tassidus: Good, then, let's get moving, I trust Tygar's people will mind them well upon their arrival...
Tygar:
Let us proceed...
Kaede:
Right...*he motions a continuance to Ulric*
Ulric: *he rises and leads the group through the forest*
Ryanna:
*she sheaths her sword and turns to Ulric following close behind him*
Tygar:
*he follows last guarding the rear*
***
**The group wanders through the maze of trees, while the hopelessness
comes into realization quickly, Ulric reassures them as he
leads them through with ease, the scent of the end in sight**
Kaede: *he furrows his eyebrows and smiles* Ah yes...I am beginning to remember the path...it's been ages it seems...
Kaede:
How long have you been here Ulric? I do not believe I
remember you from my last journey to High Tower...
Ulric:
I was but a pup when you last
came to the Tower Kaede...
Kaede:
*he widens his eyes* Oh, haha, I think I remember you...the
little sprite that always got into trouble?
Ulric: Yes, that was me...but I'm still as feisty as ever...so
be warned during my presence... *he grins his teeth shining*
Kaede:
*his laughter dissipates quickly with that remark and the shining
of the wolf's fangs*
Ryanna: *she looks at Ulric from behind and speaks in elvish* Do you understand
this ancient tongue?
Ryanna:
*she smiles* It is good to know that others do speak it, I feel more
comfort now....
Kaede: *he chuckles a bit* I am glad that High Tower still values all forms of learning...few do nowadays.
Ulric : I speak the ancient tongue of the Elves. I speak many tongues. *As he says this the forest pulls away to reveal a crystal pond....*
Kaede: *he looks pointedly at Tassidus*
Tygar:
We must hurry, our time runs fast...
Tassidus: *he nods* Indeed...when will we be there?
Tassidus: We have little time to waste.
Ryanna:
*she nods at Tassidus* I agree....
Ulric
: I know someone who speaks better elf than I do...and it appears
she's up ahead...*he points to a shadowy robed figure*
**At the edge of the lake lies a figure dressed in white cloaks, yet its presence is unknown. Kaede takes a special interest in the individual as he watches closely, his robe swirling at the sudden gust of a breeze**
Tygar:
*he begins to cover himself a bit... readjusting his silver armor* The temperature is
dropping...
Ulric
: *the wolf-ling smiles, as he trots towards the figure*
Tassidus: *he brings a hand to his brows, to shade the crimson light and see better*
Kaede:
*he walks slowly forward* Ulric? Who is this?
Ulric
: *he
nozzles the robed figure, who turns to face the others*
Ryanna:
*she walks forward slowly, narrowing her eyes a little*
Kaede:
*he squints, trying to get a closer look...*
Ulric
:
This is the Highest Mage, our Marshal.
Kaede: *he raises his eyebrows, kneeling before the figure*
Tygar:
*he looks down at the ground not baring eye contact*
Kaede: I am honored to be in such presence
Ryanna:
*she nods in respect* An honor...
Female Robed Figure: *the robed figure laughs....a female
voice*
Kaede:
*looks up, slowly getting to his feet* I....know that
laugh...
Female Robed Figure
: Still a charmer, eh Cousin...
~Exit All.~
***
ACT IX,
SCENE 2 - Mosaic Pine Forest Lake - A New Angel - 11 a.m.
~Enter Ryanna, Ulric, Tygar, Kaede, Elder
Tassidus, and the Female Robed Figure.~
***
**The figure's face is revealed at the sudden burst of light
emitted from Ulric's hands. It is clearly a women, young, yet
one who contains a vast amount of knowledge unknown to most. The
traits are clear as she resembles a bit like Kaede, yet is a
completely different specie on her own, still she appears to be human
from all the wandering eyes that are placed on her, she giggles once
more as she notices her cousin reaction to her lexis**
Kaede:
*he widens his eyes, not daring to believe* CSILLA?!
~The Female Robed Figure reveals herself to be Csilla.~
Csilla : *the robed figure pulls back her hood, revealing
herself...with horns!* The one and only...
Ryanna: *she looks at Kaede then to the figure with horns* An angel from heaven it seems...despite what some may say...
Kaede: *he grins from ear to ear, encircling her in a bear hug*
Kaede: Csilla!! *he laughs* It's been far too long...
Tygar:
*he gasps* She's an angel from hell!
Ryanna:
*she raises her eyebrows but remains silent*
**The young women's silver eyes glee at the bear hug,
he white hair swirling in the breeze, cat like ears listening instinctively,
and a reptilian grace that makes all look up to her in awe**
Tygar:
*he smiles at the little reunion in the making before him and the
others*
Tygar: *he lowers as he notices the hug taking place*
Ryanna:
*she smiles alongside Tygar* This will be a great boost to Kaede's
morale...
Csilla: *she hugs Kaede as hard as she can and laughs*
Csilla
: My dear, dear cousin, it's been far TOO long!
Kaede: it has indeed...
Kaede:
*the young man tears slightly, drawing back as he wipes them away*
My,
how you've grown...
Csilla
: *the young women smiles...then hits Kaede in the arm, gently*
And whose
fault is that?!
Kaede: *he shakes his head* Ah...I am to blame...I've been run
ragged for too long...
Tassidus: *he sniffs, remaining silent at such a publicly vulgar display* ...Children...
Ryanna: *she smirks a soft grin before Tassidus shaking her head slowly* You were one once, were you not?
Tassidus: *he chortles* I guess so...but this is almost too much to withstand...
Kaede:
*he turns to the others* My friends...meet my cousin...Csilla...
Csilla
: *she bows* Greetings everyone...
Ryanna:
*she walks forward and bows her head* My lady, I am Ryanna of the Elven
Capital, it is a pleasure to meet you
Csilla: *she acknowledges the elf princess* Pleasure to meet you, Ryanna.
Ryanna:
*she nods again and sighs*
Ulric: Madame? *blurts in the wolf figure*
Csilla: *she turns towards Ulric* Yes? *she pauses briefly* ...Oh, right. Go back to
High Tower and
tell them everything is fine.
Kaede: *he interrupts with haste* If you please, Ulric, their is
someone back in the woods from whence we came, her name is Ari, you will easily notice a glow of light around her, could you please take
her to High Tower, we shall tend to her later...she is enjoying a
much needed rest...
Ulric: *nods at Kaede* It shall be done... *he races off into the woods.*
Tygar:
*he begins to walk out of the area* I'm still worried you guys...I'll
be right back, I just have a sudden urge of something wrong with the
others...if you feel the need to continue onward, don't slow because
of me, I'll catch up, I have a scent that can pick you all up for
miles... *he grins*
Tassidus: *the elder nods* Go on Tygar...we'll not stray far...*he
sits himself on the ground where he begins to drift a bit*
Tygar: *he grins and walks off back from whence the group
came*
Ulric: I shall follow the tiger. *he bows slightly and exits
behind the feline king*
Csilla: You look familiar, Ryanna.
Csilla:
*she studies the elf with curiosity* Have we ever meet before?
Ryanna: *she looks back at Csilla, a tad nervous* As do
you...perhaps...I do not know...
Ryanna:
*she sighs* Most of my early childhood I do not recall....
Csilla: I am sorry to hear that.
Ryanna: *she shakes her head* Do not worry...
Csilla: Perhaps one of the Mages at High Tower can help you.
Ask them and they shall provide you with knowledge beyond words, I
too will help you if I can...
Ryanna:
*she smiles nodding slightly* I thank you your ladyship...
***
**Tracing his way back through the maze of trees, Tygar
quickly arrives back in the area of the forest where Ari and Trillean sleep
still, he scans the area and takes a whiff of the surrounding air. Trillean
begins to stir from her slumber.**
~Enter Ari and Trillean~
Tygar: ** Hmm, my people have not arrived yet...I wonder if something stopped them...*he shakes his head* They can take care of themselves... *he blinks as Trillean begins to stir from her slumber*
Tygar:
*his eyes widen* You are awake at last...
Trillean : *She yawns sleepily and scratches her head* Damn hangovers...
Trillean
: Knew I shouldn't have drank so much.
Tygar: *he sighs* Ari still sleeps...
Trillean: I don't blame her...
Trillean : *she looks around quickly noticing the absents of the others* Hey where is everyone?
Tygar:
They went to a place not far from here...it's a long story, it's
best you come with me...
Trillean
: Alright than. *she shoulders her pack and hooks her sword on*
Lead the way...
Ari: *she continues to smile in her sleep, the light from the
pendant glowing around her*
**From the shadows, the wolf called Ulric arrives, he stares into
Tygar's eyes and lets loose a hefty smile.**
Ulric: Ah, the tiger
prince...
Tygar: *nods* Greetings Ulric...what are you doing here?
Ulric: Your friend Kaede asked me to take Ari to the High Tower...is that alright with you?
Tygar: *he nods again* Please, try not to awaken her...she is very tired...
Ulric: You have my word...it shall be done...
Tygar:
*he smiles and pats his shoulder* Many thanks friend...
Trillean: *she grimaces* A fellow wolf-ling, interesting...
Tygar: Ah yes...it is, isn't it?
Trillean: *she suddenly recalls something from back at the
caverns, her smile turns devilishly* Haven't forgotten about our little duel have you
Tygar...? *she chuckles lightly and then hiccups*
Tygar: *he sticks his tougne out* Of course not, but perhaps when this whole crisis is over...
Trillean: *she smiles* Of course...you'd better prepare a long tern strategy...
Tygar:
*he looks back at Ari while Ulric put her over his shoulder* Sleep well, love...
Ultric: *he nods a final acknowledgement to the tiger and
changeling and speeds off northward, disappearing from view in an
instant*
~Exit Ulric and Ari.~
Tygar:
*looking at the remnants of the wolf's trail marks, he turns back
towards Trillean motioning for her to ready herself* Follow me...
Trillean : *She throws the hood of her cloak over her head and looks up* Ahh, curse the sun.
Tygar:
*he looks up with a puzzle expression on his face* Sun? All I see is darkness...
Trillean : *she sighs holding her forehead a little* Oh, well, must be the damned hangover.
Trillean
: Everything seems too bright...
Tygar: *he laughs* You get what comes to you...
Trillean : Come, let's get going.
Tygar:
*he holds up two fingers* Follow my motion....
Trillean
: *She nods and walks after him*
***
**Meanwhile, on the other side of the forestland, Kaede, Ryanna,
and Csilla await the arrival of the others. A light breeze
flows across the pines, the sound of pinecones falling to the ground
catches their eardrums, it's almost as if the sky was falling within
the forest. Csilla attempts to break the silence that is
present by the company of the small group.**
Csilla: Now, dear cousin, who are the rest of your
friends? *she nudges Kaede gently in the ribs in an act of
playfulness*
Kaede: *the man laughs* Ah...we are a strange pack...give them time I suppose...still, they are a great group of people that I am honored to be alongside.
Ryanna:
*she gives a
defiant
stare
towards Kaede* Time is something we don't have a lot of,
we really need to get moving...
Csilla: Come now, surly you have enough time to get your color back, I hope, and enjoy the comforts
of a castle bed?
Kaede:
*he smiles at his cousin* That I would love Csilla...
**A light brush noise exhorts from the brush behind the three, Kaede's
ears perk as he senses a familiar group of friends returning.**
Kaede: Ah...they come already...
Ryanna:
The tiger is quick...he recovers fast from his injuries...and quite
serious ones at that...
Tygar: *he pushes away the last of the brush revealing the
clear opening near the lake, he nods in greetings to the others,
leading Trillean towards them* We hath returned...
Trillean: *she catches site of the young women with horns and
becomes a bit tense* Kaede? Who is...
Kaede: *he cuts her off* Trillean, meet Csilla, my cousin...
Trillean
: *She walks up cheerfully and waves to them all before suddenly turning to
the side and hurling from her hangover*
Csilla: *the young mage smiles and chuckles lightly* Ah, the joys of the Drink.
Ryanna:
*her eyes widen at the sight of the changeling, yet she gives a soft
chuckle as well*
Tygar:
*he scratches his chin* Kaede...she's...in a bit of a sickness
Trillean : *She lifts her head up* I am a bard, that is what I do.
Tassidus:
*he raises his brows, awaking from his drift* Ah...perhaps you should
take a break from the bottle for a while...
Trillean: *she shrugs* Perhaps...
Csilla: *the young marshal reaches into her robe and pulls out a small vile,
she walks over
to Trillean and hands it to her* This will help speed the process of
healing...
Trillean
: *She nods and takes it* Much thanks Miss...
Csilla: You're welcome.
Kaede: *he laughs* The mages have plenty of cures for hangover...the trick is to find one that will still allow you to drink afterwards...
Ryanna:
*she looks at Csilla* My lady do you have a stable? *she pets her horse
Raine*
Tygar:
*he nods at Csilla introducing himself* I am Prince Tygar of Tigera
Castle...er...what's
left of it... *he stares down at the ground with a blank expression*
Csilla: *she looks up at Tygar* A pleasure, Your Highness.
Csilla: *she nods* I am sorry for your lost, we received news of the
tragic events just this morning...'tis a shame that such a grand
castle be overrode with pure evil...
Trillean
: What land hasn't been bloody ransacked due to that cursed Mage?
Tygar: *he becomes silent as she walks off to the lake to get
a drink*
Tassidus: *he curses* Precious few...which is why I suggest we move...
Trillean
: Does anyone know any griffins?
Csilla: *she smiles gently responding to Trillean as they walk
northwestward* A fine animal. I hope she likes Connars
and Oisins.
Tassidus: *he nods* I have a few in my retainer...
Trillean : Good, you might want to ride them instead of horses. Less noticeable than dragons, but faster than horses.
Kaede: *he agrees* For once, I agree with Tassidus, shall we go to High Tower?
Ryanna:
*she bobs her head* She mainly keeps to herself...well...if you will excuse me my
friends...
Tygar:
The key to our success lies in not just one force...but numerous
forces
Ryanna:
*she gets on top of Raine* Just a little longer my friend, then you
get a really good brushing!
Csilla: Ryanna! *the young women calls after her*
Kaede:
*he shrugs* Perhaps you should simply take us to High Tower...we can plan from there...
Csilla: Indeed, but for us to get into High Tower, I must let you in.
Csilla: *she begins to explain* As of late we have had a few...incidents that has forced us
to place a barrier around the Castle.
Kaede: *he calls out to Ryanna* Follow us Ryanna...Raine shall sleep well tonight!
Ryanna:
*she nods and whispers* But the question is....shall I?
Trillean
: Incidents? Such as?
Csilla: *she shakes her head and sighs* All three miles of it.
Kaede:
*he glances at her in concern* What kind of incidents?
Csilla: Beasts have been attacking, Harpies mostly, but also Dark
Dragons, and a few Scamps.
Csilla: The barrier, it was necessary....for Mother's safety as well as our own...
Tygar: *he begins to feel a little weak* Can't wait to have the comforts of a castle at my side again...*his stomach begins to growl*
Tassidus: *he shakes his head* If nothing else Ryanna...High Tower has many...comforts...you will be well there...
Tassidus: I do not approve of them, but they do their work well...
Ryanna: *she looks at Tassidus, here eyes questioning his intentions* It is not that my lord...it is something else...but I shall push it aside.
Tassidus: Let us ponder this in safe quarters, let us go...
Ryanna:
*she nods affirmatively*
Csilla: *the young women again looks at Kaede, a serious and sad hint in her silver
eyes, but she pushes it away, she speaks cheerfully* Well then,
shall we go to High Tower, than?
Trillean
: Finally. By the way Csilla do they welcome singing?
Kaede: Ah Trillean...that they do...they also have
instruments such as which you have never dreamed of...
Trillean
: *She smiles as she plucks a few strings on her harp* Sounds wonderful.
Tygar: *he moans as his large stomach growls* Food...
Ryanna: *she holds up a small pouch* It is not much Tygar, but, do you want it?
Tygar:
*he takes pouch and munches it down whole* It will do for now...
Ryanna:
*she nods, while sitting on top on Raine waiting for the push forward
from the group*
**And what a push forward it would indeed be...**
~Exit All.~
***
ACT IX,
SCENE 3 - Mosaic Pine Forest - The Wonders of the Oisin - 12 p.m.
~Enter Ryanna, Csilla, Trillean, Tygar,
Kaede, and Elder
Tassidus.~
***
**Csilla, the high mage, whistles a loud melody which is
carried through the forest via the wind. It would appear at first
that nothing is achieved from this simple act, but suddenly from
within the trees, a herd of Oisins, deer the size of
Clydesdale horses with wings, come zipping out in a burst of haste*
Ryanna:
*she eyes the woodland creatures with sparkling eyes of curiosity* What are they...?
Csilla: *The herd stops in front of the group, and she grins*
Oisins, miracle creatures of the forest. *she motions with her hands*
Mount a steed and hold
on tight. *the mage leaps onto a oisin*
Trillean : *She mounts the strange deer holding on by the antlers*
Ryanna:
I have Raine, thanks. *she smiles while petting Raine*
Kaede: I shall mount my steed, I shall prove it is the fastest in all the land! *he grins*
Trillean
: I have a horse, but I shall leave it for now, I think this ought to be fun.
Csilla: *she smiles* Very well. But you will be left behind in
the dust!
Tygar:
*he chuckles a bit* Do these strange creatures hold well underneath big
cats...
Csilla: *she nods* They can hold onto creatures almost four
times their natural weight...hence the name "Miracle
Creatures"...
Trillean
: *she chuckles towards the feline prince* Just don't dig your claws
in!
Tygar:
*he sticks tongue out at Trillean* I'll keep that in mind...thanks...
Csilla: *she turns to Tassidus* Uncle?
Tassidus: *he furrows his eyebrows* Uncle? Do I know you?
Tygar:
*he sighs yearning his faithful steed White Wind*
Ryanna:
*Raine trots up next to Csilla*
Kaede:
*he turns to his uncle with misgivings, thinking* He better
not insult her, or so help me...
Csilla: *she brings her oision around* You should. You hated me just as much as you hated
Kaede...
Csilla: *the high mage winks* For a different reason, though.
Tassidus: *he frowns* Ah...yes...another half-breed...of course...curs run in Kaede's bloodline like a plague...
Ryanna:
*she sighs and pats Raine's neck*
Kaede:
*his eyes flash* Tassidus...
Csilla: *she laughs...a deeper laugh than from before*
Trillean : *She narrows her eyes on Tassidus* Lord Tassidus, it is highly improper to insult those who offer you shelter.
Trillean
: I had thought the dwarves taught you that.
Csilla: *her voice suddenly becomes girlish* Be nice to me, Tassidus, or my mother will get you!
*she giggles softly*
Ryanna:
*she speaks in a sharp tone*...Please...*closes eyes and remains
silent*
Tassidus:
*he opens his mouth, but then thinks twice and closes it*
Csilla: *she frowns sadly and turns to Ryanna* Sorry... I did not mean to upset you.
Ryanna:
It is not you my lady...
Kaede: *he shakes his head* Please uncle...just this once...hold your tongue...
Ryanna:
I apologize...I shall remain quiet now...
Kaede:
*shakes his head* Not at all Ryanna...
Csilla: Feel free to speak to me about anything. I do not judge.
Everyone ready?
Tygar:
*he nods fearfully*
Trillean : Just think Venison, Tygar. Venison.
Tassidus: *he nods* Very well, then...lead the way...Csilla...
Trillean : *She nods* Do these things fly?
Csilla: Fly? They race with griffins and win.
Csilla: But since not all the beast here can fly...they can also run
like the wind.
Tygar:
*he lets out a huge breath* Thank you thank you...
Ryanna:
*she grins* Well Raine, we shall surprise them huh? *her horse responds
with a neigh*
**The high mage lets out a sharp, low pitched screech and the beasts dart
off, leaving behind a cloud of dust**
Tassidus: *he watches the other leave quickly and he grins, mounting his small dragon* If it's a race they want...it's a race they will get...*he summons his dragon for take off*
Ryanna:
*she gallops off following the oisins*
Trillean
: *She holds on tight to the antlers, yelling with excitement*
**The Oisin leap and bound through the forest, which races by in a
blur.**
Ryanna:
*she smiles as Raine starts catching up with Csilla*
Kaede:
*the young warrior laughs following his cousin from behind*
Csilla: *she smiles and shouts towards Ryanna* Come, let's
race!
Ryanna:
*she grins* Come Raine, show them what we can do
Ryanna:
*Raine reigns and then speeds up*
Kaede: *he turns to Trillean* How's the ride on that thing? You seem to have a new one each time we travel...
Trillean
: *She shrugs* I like to change up.
Trillean
: I love it, but it could never beat a unicorn.
Ryanna:
*her steed edges pass Csilla as she smiles over in her direction*
Csilla: *her beast, Jove, gallops hard and fast*
Csilla: *Jove growls and charges, catching up to the horse*
Ryanna:
*she runs at full speed through the woods, darting through trees, one
after another*
Kaede: *he watches ahead and grins at Trillean sparking an idea* Shall we give them a race my dear bard?
Trillean : *She narrows her eyes and grins* But of course.
Csilla: *The beasts suddenly take off into the sky!*
**The
wings that were attached to the sides of the creatures suddenly
extend outward in a glide motion as they catch the flow of air
rushing past, suddenly they take off into the sky! The forest floor
seems to drop before them as they reach up towards the red skies. Blurs of brown and black as they race towards a cloud of white.
Csilla on the rear as she looks down at the startled stallions of
Kaede and Ryanna.**
Tygar: *the feline is holding on for dear life* Ah! We're flying!
Weee!!!
Ryanna:
*looks up amazed* By the?!
Kaede:
*looking up as well* Gods...!!
Csilla: *she laughs as she looks down at Ryanna and Raine* Ah yes, I
almost forgot...*she sprinkles some red dust on Kaede and Ryanna's steeds*
Kaede:
*he laughs as he lightly kicks his mount, as it
begins to float into the sky*
Ryanna: *she suddenly feels herself being lifted into the sky* Amazing...
Trillean
: Wolves were not meant to fly, I rather be sticking to the ground.
Csilla: *Jove leaps next to Raine, snorts angrily and takes
off*
Ryanna:
*she looks at Jove as the oison takes off* Sheesh...*she looks back at
Kaede* Come Kaede, let us race!
Kaede: *he turns his head* We had better slow down...unless you want to hit an invisible wall...*he points to a thick white cloud ahead*
Tassidus: *he shakes his head, repeating his earlier comment* ...Children...
Ryanna: *she turns to the elder* You were one once milord, admit it, you miss those days. *she winks as she takes off*
Trillean : *She leans forward sitting up in the saddle, as the animal plows forward.*
Tassidus:
*he signals his dragon catching up with the others in a great display
of speed*
Csilla: *Jove flies up next to Trillean's beast, she calls
out* Having
fun?
Trillean : Yes... *she calls up*
Trillean : But it still can't beat a unicorn!
Csilla: Well, not every beast can be as majestic, can they?
Trillean
: *She shakes her head* Surely not.
Csilla: *she laughs* Good, because it's about to end.
Tygar: *he holds on for dear life* Yee-ha!!
Ryanna: *she leans forward on Raine leading the flock and begins to decrease speed seeing as everyone else has done the same*
Ryanna: *Raine stops slowly to a trot followed by Kaede*
Trillean : *She turns her mount sharply to the right and reigns in* That was a close one.
Trillean
: But watch out it has been far too peaceful.
Csilla: *the high mage dismounts* Good run, Jove.
Tassidus: *he reigns in his dragon again, and lands to pace next to them* Not bad...not bad at all...
Ryanna:
*she slowly jumps off Raine as she follows the group*
Tygar: *he steps off his oison and gets down on one knee* Solid ground
again...even if we are up in the air...
Csilla: *her mount Jove speaks* I got beaten by a horse!
Csilla: *she giggles a little* Oh, do hush and go with the others to the stable.
Ryanna: *her horse lets out a neigh and snort in response to Jove's comment*
Tygar:
*laughs* My horse knows her well lady...
Trillean
: Those things can talk?
Csilla: *Jove snorts again and stalks into the cloud with the other
oisins*
Trillean
: *She dismounts and sends hers off with Jove*
Csilla: Aye, they can.
Csilla: But...be weary of Jove...he has a mouth.
Csilla: *Through the cloud, Jove hollers* I do NOT!
Csilla: Better he use it to talk than to bite.
Kaede:
*he looks up at what awaits them within the cloud* Ah...this brings back
memories...
Csilla: True. Well, friends, welcome to High Tower!
**Down on the solid ground, meanwhile, the titan of evil is
planning his next big attack...**
Nelo Angelo:
*He would simply appear walking through the forest spending
countless hours thinking about his past. He would look up from time
to time letting the air carry his hair through the gentle breeze.*
Soon...very soon...
~Exit All.~
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End of ACT IX
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