The Butterfly Effect

Flash_Guardian is actually out and about, away from the dojo on one of his many beach patrols. His feet pad slowly about the sand, taking in the chilly sights of sand and water, with a backdrop of trees at his side. Eyes scan this way and that, missing nothing, his spiky red hair twitching with each sea breeze, and his cape trailing from his back and wrists like a bright red flag.

Veromem begins to materialize as rings of gold energy go up and down where he is, his body slowly going from the size of an atom to his actual height of 6 foot even, looking around with his eyes before he finds a tree to lean againist, letting out a yawn before he lights up a smoke and takes a drag, enjoying it as he lets his eyes close

Shattered_Soul Walks through the the lush tree's as her light red gaze wonders, glowing slightly. She knew she hadnt been here in a while and wanted to thank the Mystery Man, or Flash as he had mentioned his name to her once. Her long, black hair was down for the first time in ages, stopping well past her hips. She was wearing her creamy colored dress which molds to her petite form, tucking some of her hair behind her ear. The scent of roses and a hint of venom would linger in the air as she continued on.

Flash_Guardian continues along the beach in his passive manner, though every now and again he gives in to his energeticness, springing up and rolling into a handstand, then tumbling about upon the beach, kicking up sand with his movements only to spring back up to his feet and keep walking as if it was the most natural thing in the world. Just after one such tumble, golden lights to one side seem to catch his attention as he looks to the stranger who has just appeared nearby. Flash looks him over for a moment before slowly approaching him. Once within earshot, he calls out to the man. "Greetings, and welcome to Redfang."

Shattered_Soul Waits for Veromem to post

Veromem raises an eyebrow as he hears someone yelling at him, and he knows it's not one of those 'get off my island a**hole' kind of yells, so he shoves off the tree, walking over towards Flash as he takes another drag before he nods "So if this place is called Redfang, what do they call you, besides spikey?" He was referring to Flash's hair, and he might use that as a nickname, if he felt like doing that

Shattered_Soul Comes to a quick halt as she hears the familiar voice call out, turning on her heel in the direction of which it came from. A small smile tugs at the corners of her full lips as she begins walking in that direction. Her back was straight to perfection as well as her slender shoulders were squared off. Her hips would sway naturally with each step she took, tucking her hair behind her ear once more. She stops short and leans against the tree as her light red gaze wonders to Flash and the stranger.

Flash_Guardian raises an eyebrow in attempts to look up at his own hair, obviously failing. But he grins as he does so, chuckling merrily. "Spiky works. But barrring that, Flash will do." Flash bows now to the gentleman respectfully, raising and looking back to him. "May I ask what brings you here to this island?" He can sense something else nearby ... movement in the trees. Eyes dart to the side in attempts to catch a glimpse, and indeed they do. A familiar face is recalled, and a smile accompanies his gaze to the woman in the trees.

Veromem gives a shrug to that question, crossing his arms over his chest as he tries to think of some good answer to that, but he bows back to be polite, even though he doesn't usually. This guy seemed cool, since he had a sense of humor thankfully "Looks like I get a choice of what to call you, but i'll go with Flash for now. Name's Veromem, but you can break that down anyway you want to, and why I came here? Well, does sheer boredom count as one or do I need to come up with a better reason"

Shattered_Soul Her light red gaze falls to Flash for a moment or so and a smile graces her lush lips. She then turns her attention to the stranger and raises one of her slender, slightly arched brows. She continued to lean against the tree as she makes no movement to remove herself from it. She really just didnt want to intrude or destroy a conversation, she had to much respect for Flash to do so.

Flash_Guardian shakes head, smiling happily and seeming quite satisfied with the man's answer. "I think that reason is as good as most. The only reason I ask, of course, is to ensure the safety of those who dwell here. We've had our share of ne'er-do-wells come to this island, but most visitors seem friendly enough." Flash stands nobly before Veromem, steadying himself a bit before stating the most important thing. "This island is a sanctuary and a place of learning. Those who would go against these values by bringing violence or other unnecessary disruption here shall find no welcome." At last, he returns to his formerly casual state. "Alright. Now that the formalities are out of the way," he says, shrugging with his hands, "make yourself at home." His gaze now returns to the other woman from before where she stands in the treeline at the edge of the beach. Slowly Flash walks over toward her hidden perch among the trees, hands held behind his back as he does so. "Hellooooo?" he calls over to her quietly.

Veromem gives Flash a thumbs up before he yawns and heads over towards a tree to lean on it and watch Flash and the woman as he took another drag from his cigarette, enjoying the nicotine in his system

Shattered_Soul Looks up to Flash as her smile widens, straightening once he was close enough yet she didnt doesnt remove herself from the tree. " Hello, to you too. " She returns quietly but anyone could notice the sweet, silky tone of her voice. Her arms slowly raise and cross over her chest as she rests the back of her head against the tree. " How are you? " She asks after a moment or so of silence.

Flash_Guardian at last comes back into view of the woman, placing his hands on his hips and smiling happily. "Yeah, long time no see. I trust you're doing well? As for me, thinks have been ..." He ponders for a moment, eventually breaking out in laughter. "Well, they've been interesting as always. Never a dull moment with the company I keep, that's for sure." He blinks, a joyful expression now mingled with slight admiration as he looks her over. "You usually dress up like this?"

Shattered_Soul One of her slender shoulders raise and then lower in a shrug as her nails rake against her forearm. " Yes, I have been better.. " She murmers softly as she listens to him speak and smiles once more. She then lets her arms drop to her side as she looks down to her outfit, sighing. " Yes, why.. Is this dress ugly? " She knew the only other dress she liked was ruined with blood, but none the less.. She liked this dress too.

Flash_Guardian shakes his head, his pleased expression never changing for an instant. "Hardly. It's very becoming on you," he appraises. A hint of curiousity marks his face as he brings his arms from his hips to his chest, folded neatly. "You say you've been better. Better than what, if I may ask?"

Princess~Siara can been seen in the far distance and the end of the beach, walking alone, her heavy layered dress smudged with mud and dirt, and now consequently...sand. She wore nothing on her feet, her shoes being taken by the hideous beast that captured her, so the sand actually felt quite nice on her feet, cool and damp. The bodice of her strapless gown was stained from his repulsive tentacle goo and her hair had become messy and tangled. For the first time in her life, she no longer looked like the perfect princess she always had, beginning with every moment, to look more like the slave she had become.

Shattered_Soul Looks up to him and smiles, resting the back of her head against the tree once more. Her arms then cross over her chest once more as her nails rake against her upper arm. " Well, like I mean.. I'm doing better then the last time you seen me. " She answered after a moment of thinking her answer through, not wanting to bother him with her little adventures.

Flash_Guardian peers over the woman's shoulder, through the trees as he sees yet more movement in the distance. "Good to hear," he says absently, "but it looks like you aren't the only one who's seen better days ..." His voice trails off with little more than a muffled excuse me as he makes his way beachward once more, trotting quickly up to the woman with dishevelled hair and soil-stained dress. "Madam, is everything alright?" he calls to Siara from a ways off, still approaching.

Veromem yawns again as he stretches out his body, shaking his head a bit to wake up before he looks over, seeing Siara before he rose an eyebrow, and then looked over at Flash "Hey Flash, I hate to interupt you, but there's a girl over here and she's in really bad shape. What should we do for her, since I have no clue" He was being nice, in his own way

Princess~Siara looks down at the black ring, digging into her finger, cursing herself for ever going near the slave market. As she continues down the beach she can see a winding trail, leading inland , far ahead of her.

Princess~Siara hears someone yelling, and brushes her tangled hair behind her ear as she looks ahead of her. rather than yell back to him, she continues walking towards him, a saddened look on her face, knowing that he cannot help her, other than perhaps offer her some kind of interaction till the beast returns

Shattered_Soul Follows slowly after Flash as she peeks out from behind him, taking in the sight of the woman. She then raises one of her slender brows again as she bites down on her lower lip. She moves to the side of Flash and elbows his side softly, " Take it slow.. " She whispered, knowing from experience how female slaves felt towards men. She then looks to the woman as she begins to ponder the situation, glancing to the ring on her finger.

Veromem shrugs as he pushes off from the tree, yawning loudly before he takes another drag of the cigarette, walking towards the entire group at his own pace, which was slower than Flash's or the woman's jog. He finally arrives, raising an eyebrow at the ring and wondering what that was about but not really feeling like asking

Flash_Guardian nods at Amy's advice, not taking his eyes from the woman before him and looking to her with helpful, searching eyes, arms relaxed at his sides. "Miss?" he asks her again, waiting for her to make the first move as she nears him.

Unbidden comes out of wherever it is that guests stay on the island. She has been there, or various other inconspicuous locations on the island, ever since the squirrel --> horse situation. Clearly now would be the best time to ask for an update of some kind. Getting her act together, she looks around for Flash.

[Flash_Guardian ] Said horse was kept in the clearing outside the dojo proper until the day after when the diamond was at last recovered safely. After that, Flash restored the horse to its former state and sent it on its way with only slighty disorientation. Flash himself currently has the diamond for safe keeping, waiting to give it back to the mysterious suited woman.

Unbidden comes to a stop some short distance away, noticing that Flash seems to be in one of his usual quirky and slightly dramatic situations. For the time being she stands back and merely observes, readjusting her clothing as she does so. Apparently she just got dressed, having been wherever she had been. The last thing she does before stilling herself is to slide on her shades, putting on that extra tone of absolute seriousness that effectively covers up her every last possible hint of human compassion.

Princess~Siara slowed as she now saw three people approaching her. She started getting a little scared, wondering why the beast may have left her here, could these people be here to 'break her in' as he'd put it...or worse, torture or punnish her. She stopped where she was, ready to head back in the same direction she had come from. "What do you want" she trembled, barely loud enough for anyone to here. Her hands clung to the dirty fabric of her once beautiful gown, her knuckles whtiening as they neared.

Shattered_Soul Stands still after a moment or so, not wanting to scare the woman and glances up to Flash and the other man. Her light red gaze then falls back to the woman and shakes her head, understanding flashing across her gaze. " We want to help you. " She says after a moment, her voice was soothing and soft as she remained where she was, making no attempt to move closer to her.

Unbidden closes her eyes thoughtfully, listening to the shreds of conversation and gradually putting the pieces together. The others are trying to 'capture' the curiously dressed one? Lure her closer for some purpose or other? Its all well and good if they know why of course, but she doesn't.

Flash_Guardian takes a single step back and away from Siara, his hands raising slightly in a defensive gesture, hands open and non-threatening. He glances back to Amy after a moment, nodding and leaving the situation in her hands for now. She seemed to know what she was doing. Instead, Flash turns his attentions to another woman who he spots on the approach, nodding respectfully to Siara and now approaching the suit-clad woman, hands already making their way to the pouch which hangs from his side. "There you are! Sorry I've been so difficult to get a hold of lately ..."

Unbidden offers naught but a polite smile in acknowledgement to Flash for the time being. She is still vaguely concerned about disturbing whatever process is going on here with Siara..... and is, according to her better judgement, not interfering.

Princess~Siara stayed where she stood, the breeze blowing her hair out behind her. "You can't help me" she says hopelessly, starting quite loudly and finishing in a quiet whisper. She watches as one of the men, backs away, heading in the opposite direction.

Veromem shrugs at Siara as it appears she does not want any help, so he wanders off to a tree, leaning againist it so he could just relax, watch, and keep smoking for the time being. He had nothing better to do, and besides Flash, everyone else was a total stranger

Shattered_Soul Takes a deep breath as she remains where she stands, slowly crossing her arms over her chest once more. " Who owns you? " Her voice was still soft yet held a determind tone as her light red gaze locks to the woman.

[Shattered_Soul ] ** Grr, short posts**

Flash_Guardian tugs the opening of the pouch loose, reaching inside with one hand and eventually pulling forth the item which the woman has been seeking, clutched within his fist and then ... freely offered to her with open palm. "I believe you were looking for this?" Flash tells her, a bemused look on his face. "Don't worry, it's been thoroughly sterilized, I promise you," he jokes to the woman.

Unbidden eventually turns to cautiously approach Flash. Her footfalls are, in a word, silent. Its as though the grass doesn't even notice her walking on it, and the air seems oblivious to her passing. As she draws closer to the man she comes toward, she lowers her head a little, enough just to peer over the top of her shades and whispers: "The stone?"

Princess~Siara takes a few steps toward the woman, stopping once again. "He didn't tell me his name" she says, her grip loseening on her dress.

Shattered_Soul Slowly takes a seat upon the sand, motioning for the woman to do the same. She then pulls her knee's to her chest, sighing softly as her arms wrap around them. " You werent born a slave were you? " She asks after a moment or so, waiting for the answer.

Unbidden reaches out with both hands together to accept the diamond back into her care, the claiming of the stone seeming at the least a little ritualised. Holding it between her palms, she then bows to flash. "Thankyou. At last I can get this little matter dealt with. Your assistance has been most valuable." . . . With that, she drops the stone into one of her waistcoat pockets.

Princess~Siara hesitates, before reluctantly approaching the woman and sitting down beside her on the sand. She rubs her calves underneath her large gown, still aching a little from her punishment the day before. She answers her with a simple "no" finding it hard to speak of her recent capture

Shattered_Soul Shakes her head as she looks to her and extends her hand for a shake. " My name is Amy. " She says softly as she waits to hear the woman's name. " When will you see your master again? " She was plotting something which she will more then likely regret later, but at the moment.. She paid no mind to the warnings flashing in her thoughts.

Flash_Guardian smiles as the diamond is taken, but abruptly shudders and recoils slightly as the woman's hands touch his slightly. His eyes seem to look away, wide and startled. "Uhh ..." He blinks curiously, eyebrows frowning just slightly. "Yeah ... y-you're welcome," he eventually stammers, managing to look back to the woman and doing his best to gloss over his reaction with an air of proper respect.

Rha'Zhakhar appears from the shadows of the island, near the rocks, taking in the surface atmosphere, checking for danger and keeping up the alert nature that had been constantly needed deep down where the tentacled horror that stood here now had lived. Surveying the island, quickly recognising the ring bearing human woman on the beach, leaving her to stay for now

Unbidden straightens up and walks past Flash. She walks right past him, close enough almost to brush past.... and then should he turn to look, she would be gone, vanished into the aether while nobody was looking.

Flash_Guardian follows the woman with his eyes as she moves just past him .... and then disappears. He stands there now, absolutely frozen to the spot as his mind races. Not daring to move even an inch. Slowly, his breathing seems to quicken its pace and his left hand unconsciously finds its way to his right, rubbing at his fingers. "Odd ... very odd," he whispers.

Princess~Siara "I'm .." she pauses a moment deciding for some reason to leave out her title "...I'm Siara" she looks to Amy as she speaks, but quickly turns her head in the other direction. "I have no clue when he will return....he told me nothing". She forced herself not to turn her head toward her, knowing she would cry having someone there to comfort her

Shattered_Soul With her raised hand, she pats Siara's shoulder, biting on her lower lip softly. She then leaned alittle closer, whispering for only the woman to hear.. " I was a slave before.. " She was giving her some comfort, though her plot was still forming and twisting. " Its a pleasure to meet you, Siara. " She says after a moment or so of silence, her hand falling to her knee's once more.

Princess~Siara turns her head slowly to look at Amy as it slightly tilted to the side, her mouth agape "you were a slave?" Her eyes narrowed "but....how did you get free"

Pigeon flies down from somewhere. It lands on the grass and starts pecking.

Flash_Guardian catches himself wringing his hands, letting go and finally turning back around to see how the other two ladies are getting on. From what he can see, things are progressing well. Not knowing just what to think of what his senses are telling him, he instead moves over to sit beside Amy so that she is between him and the other woman, not wanting Siara to feel surrounded at all as he eases himself down, knees resting upright and help up by his linked arms, looking over to Siara and listening quietly for now.

Shattered_Soul A smile then crosses her lips, though this smile wasnt friendly but more like thoughtful. " Murder. " The word was simple enough and was truthful as she looks to the woman. She then looks over to Flash and offers a bright smile, her gaze then falling to the warm sand before her.

Shattered_Soul Oocly curses the damned posts

Rha'Zhakhar hisses lowly as the lengthy tentacles writhe below its monsterous head, curling and moving on their own accord, sighting the new facts that not only is Siara seated besides one human, but another one now. Listening to the wind the tentacle horror named Rha'Zhakhar hisses once more before stepping back into the shadows near the rocks

Pigeon looks at the thing nearby that... is sorta vaguely human shaped. Its never seen a squid before, so it wouldn't make the connection with this particular person on the very edge of its visual range. Besides, its all a blur. More people in the other direction. Pigeon hops over toward Flash, pecking at the ground occasionally and pretending to actually be completely minding its own business.

Flash_Guardian nods to Amy, looking between her and the other, a slight grin on his face as he interrupts. "Slavery?" He laughs gently, shaking his head. "Slavery is meaningless on this island. We neither believe nor uphold such nonsensical ideas here."

Princess~Siara keeps her eyes fixed on Amy "murder?" she questions, "but how...". She brings her knees up closer to her chest as the man sits himself next to Amy.

Flash_Guardian cocks his head now at a certain bird which seems to be showing a great deal more bravery than most would take credit for, smiling and holding out his hand to the little creature as he speaks to it in a language that transcends mere words, a language as old as time itself. "Come here, little bird. Don't be shy ..." If nothing else, perhaps his show of gentleness will reassure the newcomer of his intent.

Veromem hears Flash and sighs softly as he shoves off from the tree, making his way over to them before he stands there, taking another drag as he looks at them all "To you Flash, that may be true, but that does not guarantee her owner..." The cigarette being pointed at Siara "is going to follow those rules and wait for her to leave the island. I'll bet my bottom dollar the slimy Son of a b!tc# will come for her, and try to get her back"

Shattered_Soul Looks to Flash once more as her smile only widens, softening her delicate facial features. " Thats why I like it here. " She then turns her attention to Siara once more, her light red gaze glowing softly. " I really dont want to talk about it at the moment. Just put it this way.. After spending time with your Master, you will get to know his strength's and weakness's.. "

Princess~Siara looks to the man as he speaks, then turns away from him as she answers "whether you uphold it or not, I am bound to a creature by this ring" She holds her right hand up to him, her middle finger bearing the black ring.

Princess~Siara adds a quiet "hmmm" as Amy speaks to her

Pigeon is... just a pigeon. Even in its own means of communication, it has no notion of 'shy'. Nor does it have any notion of 'little', 'bird', 'come' or 'here'. In fact, whatever impression Flash is trying to give is completely lost on the bird. All the same it feels compelled to hop over to him. It does so, looking at him sideways with one eye.... blankly. Its about then that something strange happens, though only Flash would notice.

Princess~Siara quite agrees with the new man standing before them, but chooses not to comment

Shattered_Soul Looks to the ring as she seems to be studying it, a small smile forming on her lips as she looks up to Siara. " How bad do you want to be free? " She didnt look to Flash or the man, but she listened to their conversation. " I'm Amy. " She says after a moment or so, talking to Veromem, though she wasnt looking to him.

Rha'Zhakhar watches from the shadows content to watch from afar, pondering a few things while its alien hand stretches out and the fingers on its other hand reach for the ring on its hand to rub gently

Flash_Guardian turns his attentions from the bird for just a moment, glancing quickly in Siara's direction. "A ring, eh? Don't suppose I could have a look?" That's all he says, not really responding to anyone else as he doesn't think it yet necessary. If her owner comes, her owner will simply be denied the ability to take her back against her wishes, plain and simple. For now, he simply looks to the bird with the utmost care ... suddenly blinking as he stares at the bird disbelievingly. Still, he bends over towards it, meaning to scoop the creature up into his arms and bring it closer to him and stroke its feathers, still speaking to it in the language understood by all living things. "It's alright, I won't hurt you ..."

Veromem laughs out loud when Siara says that, showing he could or would even laugh for the first time in these parts "You think, that some stupid ring is supposed to mean jack to any of us? That's a good one lady! I say we saw off the finger and have Flash dispose of the damn ring, and possibly the idiot who put it on her hand in the first place. I have no tolerance for jackasses who run around claiming things they aren't, shouldn't, or wouldn't be their's under normal circumstances, and these are not normal"

Pigeon looks a little alarmed. It seems to want to flap away, but all the same, after a moment's curious shaking it hops into Flash's hands.

Flash_Guardian glares alarmingly at Veromem as he brushes his fingers lightly over the bird's back, cradling it safely in his arms. "I daresay such an approach as you would suggest should only be used at last resort! There are other means ..." Again, Flash seems very startled, his head perking upright and his arm ceasing its petting for a moment. "Cannon?" he says aloud, blinking confusedly and probably looking to the others like he's gone completely nuts.

Princess~Siara gasps as she looks up to the standing man, her eyes drooping at the thought of her finger being sawn off. She takes a deep breath in and out looking back to the others, looking for their assurance that this man wasn't serious

Princess~Siara leans across Amy, showing Flash the ring

Shattered_Soul Looks to Flash and tilts her head, " Cannon? " She was obviously very confused. She then stretches out her legs, sighing softly before pulling them back in and removes her shoes. She then wiggles her toes in the sand, leaning back to allow Siara to show him.

Pigeon looks at Amy with one eye, from Flash's hands. It blinks and twitches its head stupidly.

Veromem raises both eyebrows at Flash when he says this, blinking a few times in mild confusion before he speaks again about his idea "Yeah yeah, to everyone else that's the last resort, but at least my way means the ring gets off. We have no idea if letting you tinker around with the damn thing is going to work or if it'll just stay there and be an eyesore. I say we put her under, slice it off, take off the bit that has the ring, then reattach the unaffected part and she'll be better off than before"

Flash_Guardian looks rather bewildered as a ring is offered to him to inspect, having completely lost his train of thought. He looks from the bird to the ring for a moment. "Ummm ... yes. Right." Flash quickly bends over the pidgeon to take the woman's hand with both of his, bringing the ring up for a bit closer look. He speaks, and as he does so his words are strange, almost seeming to carry a double meaning. "Yes, I see what you're saying. And I think I may have just what you need ... if I'm right, it should be right at my fingertips. But I'll need a second opinion before I can safely say 'yes.'" With that, Flash releases the woman's hand, nodding satisfactorily, having effectively killed two birds with one stone ... pardon the phrase for present company.

Shattered_Soul Looks to the bird and pats its head gently with one of her slender, long digits. She listens to them conversate around her and sighs as she pushes her feet into the sand. Her light red gaze to the ground before her as she makes no comment, seeming to be lost in her own thoughts.

Flash_Guardian glares once more at the other gentleman. "And I say that you , sir, aren't exactly helping a delicate situation with such matters. While the woman chooses to remain on this island, she will be under my protection ... that includes from her owner. And I assure you, I have the ability to make good on my promises."

Princess~Siara 's hand drops as flash releases it. She brings it back to her lap, looking at the reing momentarilly before leaning back on her hand.

Shattered_Soul Tilts her head as she stares to the bird, snapping out of her thoughts as her light red gaze glows softly. She glances to Flash in confusion, though she remains quiet as she just stares to the bird. " The girl will be fine here. I'm going to stay here til her master comes.. I have a plan. "

Princess~Siara just listens as the others discuss her, not even wanting to think about the beast returning for her

Veromem smirks as he looks at SS and Flash, cracking his back slightly before he finishes off the cigarette and grinds it into the sand near himself "I hope it involves killing whatever it is slowly and painfully, and letting me either help or watch. I'm feeling creative tonight, and this creep sounds like the perfect target to take it out on"

Shattered_Soul Shakes her head as she glances up to Veromem, then looking to the bird once more. " It has nothing to do with killing anything or anyone, unless it attacks me. " She wasnt about to tell anyone the plan, for she knew that someone would try to stop her.

Flash_Guardian smiles, returning his attentions to the bird once more, cooing to it softly and brushing against it with the back of one hand as his other reaches underneath the creature's wing. "That's a good bird ..." Flash does his best to look as if he's stroking the flank of the bird, but it's hard to believe that such a creature would be taking comfort in any such contact. "That's a good bird, there ya go ..." he coddles, smiling happily and knowingly at the creature before turning back to regard the others briefly, most especially Amy. He grins happily nodding slightly. "Yes, I think everything will be just fine," he speaks rather quietly, avoiding Amy's confusion for the moment. "But perhaps it would be best if you took her to the dojo? There are others there who would happily aid you in protecting any who would seek Redfang's sanctuary." At the last, he looks to Siara with a reassuring smile. "You've come to the right place, miss. And you aren't alone."

Flash_Guardian gives a sidelong look to Veromem, obviously not approving of such ideas.

Pigeon also gives a sidelong look to Veromem, obviously not thinking anything at all.

Shattered_Soul Looks to Flash once more and shakes her head, a slight frown forming on her lips. " I want her to remain here.. In the open.. " She wasnt going to back down from the idea's turning in her head, if one didnt go well.. She had a backup plan. She runs one of her nails along the back of the bird, being gentle enough not to hurt it.

Princess~Siara forces a smile toward Flash, though didn't hold much in his words, although this may have been a safe place, she didn't feel safe here, and knew that the beast would come for her, it was just a matter of time

Flash_Guardian seems to look himself over now, checking along his sleeves visually and down his front and sides as if looking to see if his outfit is trim and in order.

Veromem gives an odd look to SS, wondering what in the hell she was thinking by staying in such an exposed position, but if it meant her plan could work in some odd way, than so be it, though he thought this was totally crazy to beging with

Pigeon is clearly the bringer of crazy behaviour.

Shattered_Soul Raises a slight brow as she catches the ass end of the odd look from Veromem and just offers a smile. She knew that if her first plan backfired, the second wouldnt as she then turned her attention to the bird. She was alert as she listened closely and then glances to flash once more.

Pigeon makes a slight coo noise, and nothing more.

Flash_Guardian at last spots something near the cuff of his karate gi, plucking at it with a couple of fingers and drawing it away ... it is long and black. Flash stares at it for a moment, examining it, then nods and moves both his hands down to the underside of the bird, fingers idly fumbling as he hums a carefree tune. Amidst the humming, Amy may catch a few words slipped in just for her benefit. "Keeep ... peettiing ..."

Pigeon twists. It pecks the black hair right out of Flash's grip, then in an almighty display of pigeonly clumsiness it flaps out of his hand and down to the ground, then starts hopping away.

Princess~Siara notices a slight tingling sensation in her finger, where the ring sits. She immediately brings her hand closer to her face, staring at the ring as her hand shakes in terror, knowing that this wasn't her imagination or any coincidence, it was him. He had done something to the ring, to her.

Pigeon flaps enough that it takes off... flies up into the air and away with the hair in its beak... among other things.

Shattered_Soul Nods as she continues to run a few of her slender digits along the feathers of the bird. She then glanced to Flash as if asking why and when she notices the bird beginning to fly, she freaks out. With one swift movement her index and thumb come together with both hands as she clamps the two wings within her grasp. Though it wasnt enough to hurt the bird, just enough to hold it still and looks around. " Um.. Should I let it go.. " She was very confused by this point, not noticing the ring.

Flash_Guardian blinks, startled by the whole proceedure. "Oh! Yes, yes! Quite alright, let it go!"

Pigeon doesn't fly away then. Its caught by the wings, and whether or not it was supposed to be left unharmed by this, its panicked flappings are likely to hurt it anyway. It doesn't open its peak though. It does crap itself however.

Veromem kinda blinks as he takes another cigarette out and lights it, taking a drag from it as he watches Flash and SS "Not to complain or anything, but sitting here is pretty dull. I wish that creep would show up already so we could do something about it"

Shattered_Soul Lets it go, still confused by the whole situation and blinks as her light red gaze would show this confusion. She then glances down as the droplets barely miss her outfit and wrinkles her nose. " That is soo wrong. "

Pigeon finally gets to fly away, and thank goodness its wings are still working. It won't be coming back here in a hurry!

Flash_Guardian just stares down at the mess down his front, sighing and shaking his head. He then looks over at Amy with a snarky smile on his face. "Thank you," he says, his thanks genuine if slightly indignant. Then to the other gentleman, he simply shrugs. "Patience, my good man. Patience. The world is full of time."

Shattered_Soul She then looks to Veromem and shakes her head. " You should learn patients.. " She then looks to the woman beside her and then to the ring. " What the.. " Was all she could say, shaking her head as she is getting more confused by the minute.

[Shattered_Soul ] patient**

Flash_Guardian laughs and smiles happily at his echo.

Pigeon , incidentally, is just a pigeon. It doesn't have any ulterior motives for what it does. It does what all pigeons do. It flaps, craps and pecks things. It also somehow swallowed a radio transmitter of some sort, but only Flash and Amy would be able to guess at such a thing. Its gone now anyway, along with all its voice-in-stomach novelty.

Princess~Siara sits silently, not knowing what to say, or how to react as the tingling continues. Her eyes look up from her hand, slowly surveying the area. She had no idea if the beast had to be close to hurt her or whether he was simply somewhere else, yet still menacing with her. for the moment, she hoped it was the latter.

Pigeon 's crap might be able to eat through the ring though, if you want to test it. Bird-crap can be quite corrosive.

Shattered_Soul Sticks her tongue out at Flash, realizing they said basically the same thing. She then turns her attention to the ring once more and extends a finger to poke it. Her light red gaze had held both confusion and curiousity, knowing she would soon figure things out for herself.

Jaia-Asumoto stepped out of the Dojo...how she got there was for her to know, and for anyone else to guess. She was dressed for training, so much was sure. A blue Kendo Gi, or Keikogi adorned her upper torso, and one side was neatly folded over the other...showing no skin save from beneath the neck to the point where the sides of the Kendo Gi crossed. Her hakama was pitch black, and tied over the waistline of her Kendo Gi. In her right hand, held on the blade just below the hilt, was a wooden replica of a Katana, known as the Bokken. Her hair had been tied back to prevent obstruction of vision, and so she appeared like the samurai she used to be...rather than the bounty hunter she was not. She remained more or less, unaware of who was here or where they were. If they were in her vicinity, she seemed not to notice. She knelt down carefully, placing the Bokken aside before sitting back on her feet in the traditional samurai style. There she would sit for some time, focusing Ki and gathering a peace of mind. It --

Flash_Guardian blinks as he also turns to look at Siara and the ring upon her shaking hand. A sign that most likely means one thing. Flash quickly claps his hand to his chest, then brushes his fingertips across the air in front of his eyes. "Show me," he mutters quietly, staring now intently at the ring as his magics kick into gear. The spell he has used will reveal all things magical to his sight. Given enough time and focus, certain other aspects of any given magic will also be made apparent. As such, Flash now bears his attentions directly upon that ring to see just what may be affecting it.

Jaia-Asumoto -- would appear to anyone with a basic knowledge of general martial arts, that she was preparing for Kata, although Kata was normally performed by two...Shidach, and Shidachi. However, she normally practiced both roles on her own, in turn...so she did not lack in an understanding of the opening techniques. However, that was the future and not the present. She simply remained sitting, eyes closed not quite meditating.

Deus released an agonizings scream of intense pain as his body, and malecular structure had begin to re-materialize on the beach areas of the Island. His scream could have been heard by anyone whom would pay attention to the deep echo of which it had caused, and only had someone been there..they would notice his frame taking upon a physical structure, along with the blackness sword that hung freely on appearant magnetic slings that had been clipped to the back of his belt. His shawl would ripple in the wind as the youth of eighteen began to force himself into a stand, his black mithril boots digging into the sand only slightly from the pressure of his weight as his movements roward began. Chilled blue eyes glanced about as those hands..both dressed in black gloves, the right with a gauntlet...would hold to the sides of his ribs, his entire body trembling in a wrack of pain, dark lavender hair tossed about in the wind causing a few stray tendrils to tease over youthful features of this lone male, an abnormal

Veromem gives a dissaproving grunt as he looks at the ring, know that this could not be good by any means "Allright, what in the hell is Flash doing, and I hope it is something constructive as well"

Princess~Siara looks to Amy and Flash as they both stare at the ring. She sits up onto her knees, holding her hand out away from herself as if there were a deadly spider sitting atop it. She watches as flash moves about oddly

Shattered_Soul scoots forward as she slips her shoes back on quickly, making sure not to be in the way of Flash and Siara. She then stood and dusts the sand from her dress, tucking loose strands of her hair behind her ear. This was why she didnt like having her hair down, it was always in her face. Her light red gaze darted around the area and then looks to Veromem, crossing her arms over her chest. " Hush, let him do his thing. " She then looks to Siara and shakes her head, her light red gaze glowing once more. " Calm down. " Though her voice was soothing it was more demanding then sugesstion.

[Deus ] cross hung from his collar, and lit the way with what apeared to be some sort of holy energy, but little would anyone notice...it pained him. The search was on now, as the youth proceeded to seak out the center of this island, in search of only one establishment..a Dojo that had been rumored to of been here. His movements held void of hesitence, the youth's speed accelerating into a whole out run, dodging any such obsticle that would be there, but there would be those moments, without rest, that he would tumble over, and slam into the earthly ground along his way, having not a clue as to where the hell he had been headed by now, but even so...he would return to his feet, and even as his movements slowed..he would advance any way.

Flash_Guardian stares intently upon the ring, speaking silently as he mouths various unheard words, mostly just mumbling to himself. At length, he groans slightly. And then a louder groun accompanied by a stout grimace. And then an appreciative whistle. "Wow. What a mess ..."

[Kaileena ] Finds a suitable rock on which to practice, then unsheathing both her scimitars, she begins making graceful sword strike upon the rocks surface, making indetifiable marks upon the jagged surface

Luca would appare on the island the young teacher would sigh as she looked around her glassers being ajusted sligly she would walk fowered humming to herselg a little book under her arm still checking the area out as she walked from the sady beach towereds the forest area wondering if there was indeed life on this island like she was told thinking to herslf as she would walk

[Firestorm ] Firestorm goes onto the island and calls out for Kail by a rock that has two scimitars

Princess~Siara 's eyes dart toward Shattered Soul, as she demanded she calm down. A hopeless look crossed her face, as she stared at her, quickly turning to desperation, her bottom lip beginning to shake.

Veromem looks at Flash as he hears that, raising another brow as he did not like how that sounded either "So, what is the story with the ring Flash, and any idea who the hell put it on her finger?"

Flash_Guardian just shakes his head, eyes never leaving the ring for a second as his eyes gaze into the unseen magical forces at work. "Not good," he says. "It's the kind of magic that gives most wizards nightmares. Messing directly with the ring is a bad idea, that's all I can tell. Which means, unfortunately, that the only safe way to take it off is via the finger somehow. If you can't affect the ring, you can at least affect the finger that wears it." As a side comment, he adds, "It's doing something to your finger, miss ... just what I'm not quite sure. If you don't want it to work on you, I suggest we take action now."

Luca would sigh and shout hopeing she would find some one "hello exusass me i appere to have gotton myself lost is there any one kind enoth to help me out" she would shout while walking theough the forest frowning a little

Deus continued in his search for this Dojo, despite any such pain he had inflicted upon himself just to reach this Island. His movements staggering, but precise as he continued onward toward that of a familiar scent. It wasn't but moments before he reached that destination, the woman *Jaia* of whom he had spoken to evenings ago, was there, performing a Kajta, one of which he seemed to admire. At first all he did was admire her fluid movements, and then there came the act of mimicing them. He would watch her carefuly, converting his movements to match all of which she had performed her self, though he still trembled, as anyone could have clearly noted...his balance was off slightly. The winds seem to pic up as he would continue mimicing the Asian woman, dark lavender covering half of his face because of this..and even so he would proceed in attempting to hone himself into being as fluid as she, although it seemed impossible. One might of found it a laughing matter, over time he even began to stop watching her,

Shattered_Soul Looks to Siara and moves to the other side to where she was inbetween her and Flash. " Becoming frantic wont help anyone, trust me. " Her voice was smoother and calmer as she looks around the area once more. All she needed was to see the Master of the woman and everything would turn out better. She hated to see others in pain and it urked her more then anything and she knew how to help her. " I am not trying to sound gross.. But I think we should cut it off. I promise it wont hurt and you will have your finger back within moments. " She looks to Flash and the Siara, wishing the woman would let her do it and trust her.

Veromem reaches into his coat, pulling out a Swiss Army Knife and tossing it to Flash, knowing that would have the correct kind of blade for what they needed to do "So, what do we do with the ring after we cut off the finger?"

Deus and closed his eyes to merely look back into his mind in rememberance of those movements, however..he wasn't sure if he had been doing them right, even though he was lost in the moment of attempt.

Princess~Siara 's eyes slowly shift to Flash her eyes widening as she thought of their previous discussions, dreading such action

Jaia-Asumoto kept calm, despite the sounds from the beach...her focus unbreakable unless she was referred to directly or so wished to break it. Her left hand moved down to pick the Bokken up at a point beneath the hilt. Her eyes opened, the narrow-almond shaped eyes in which sat the brown eyes that her more comforting side possessed. She moved one step forward having raised from her sitting position and waited for a brief second before turning to face toward the beach, and a hypothetical shrine. Her upper torso bent at her waistline for a thirty-degree bow toward the 'shrine' before she turned to face where she had faced previously whilst seated. She brought her Bokken from her right hand, to her left, and bowed to a hypothetical opponent. It was then, that she moved into Shudan , stance and moved forward three steps. Instead of addressing the crouch and draw etiquette, she got straight into her Kata. Taking on the role of Shidachi first, from where she stood...she took five smaller steps back and came to a --

Flash_Guardian nods at Amy's suggestion, catching the swiss-army knife without even looking away from the ring. He continues to watch the reactions, mind racing to try and think of some kind of loophole ... if there is any kind of change in the magical energies that he witnesses, he won't hesitate to tell the others.

Shattered_Soul Places one of her slender hands rest upon Siara's shoulder for a comfort motive. All she needed was the go ahead and it would all be over as she glances from Flash to Siara and then Veromem. She then extends her hand to take the knife, knowing one way to do such a thing.

Luca finally found a groupe of people she would let a light smile and she would aproch them books in her arms still fixing her glassers in to place agin she would smile sweetly as she approched the group and with her usal manned soft voice she woiuld say "oh hello there good people could you please tell me where i am i seem to have gotting myself lost and it is such a bother" she said foldening her arms froning again

Flash_Guardian adds, full of hope, "I can use magic to knock you out, and then to grow back the finger if Amy is unsuccessful."

Princess~Siara gulps at the sight of Veromem's knife. Looking to Flash she whispers "I don't think this is such a good idea". She stepped back from Flash, now yielding the knife, almost in shock at the though of her finger being cut off. She flinches as Amy's hand touches her shoulder, her blank expression shifting towards her, as she takes yet another step backwards. She wasn't about to let them touch her finger, she knew that it couldn't be that easy.

Veromem sees Siara beginning to move away, swiftly getting behind her so that her retreat would be cut off, but he gave a nod to Flash to KO her so they could get this on with and over with as quickly as possible. If they allowed her to try and run, then it would be even harder to resolve this whole mess

Jaia-Asumoto stop. From there, she kept her right foot forward, with her left foot behind...still as it should be in Shudan stance, and moved into Menin Shudan, bringing her Bokken handle to a point above her forehead, and the blade at a 15 degree angle above her head. She then took three steps forward, right foot first. As Shidach moved first always, she stepped back as if Shidach was slashing down...of course her opponent was in her mind. She then brought the Bokken down with such ferocity and speed, to a point where she would have cut her opponent's head in two...and stopped slashing at that point yelling a harsh, "Tooo!" Her voice resonated as she held her stance. She would bring the sword down a little bit to where the in-between of her opponent's eyes would be...suggesting that Shidach had moved back. Moving her left foot forward, she lifted her Bokken above her head again, but rather than keeping it straight, her left hand was tilting it toward her left side, as she turned side on to face the left, but her head -

Shattered_Soul Notices Siara taking a step back and shakes her head, her hand holding her firmly still. " Just dont move. " With her free hand, she took the knife from Flash and sighs as she closes her eyes. Within a mere second, her hand would turn a bright red as she turns the energy of the ring to her. While the energy of the ring was running through her body instead of Siara's, she would send a numbing sensation through Siara. Soon the girl wouldnt beable to move at all, knowing she couldnt move away for her handwas gripping her shoulder firmly.

Flash_Guardian continues to stare while addressing the newcomer. "You stand upon Redfang Island, Miss." Then, his eyes widen and his voice raises. "Don't do it!" he yells, placing a staying hand upon Amy's knife wielding hand. "Bad idea ... there's some kind of magical trap there now. I'm not sure what it will do, but it may react unexpectedly ..." Flash's gaze at last falls to the sand below, eyes clenched and teeth gritting. "Dangit," Flash says, shaking his head. "Well, I guess all that's left is to make sure your master doesn't get you back. There's nothing else to it."

Princess~Siara watches in horror, paralysed, as her finger drops to the ground.

Cassandra would approch the island on a boat she yawned a little getting off the boat she would flex her self out she loved this beach she desided not to bother any one on the island while she would train on the beach practising a new skill she had leanrt she would flicker out of sight and appare in a nother place she could not move to far yet but she was getting better she jumped flicked from sight when she reparead she aimed a kick for a tree but she appared upside down she now fell on her head upside down she begins to cry her head was huring now she hit a rock and sat there crying

Jaia-Asumoto --still faced straight ahead, eyes facing where her opponent's eyes normally would be. The blade of the Bokken would be tilted toward the right. At approximately the same time as Shidach would be raising her/her Bokken into Shudan position again, she stepped back with her left foot, making sure it was behind her right. She brought the Bokken slow into Shudan once more, and placed the tip of the Bokken against where her opponent's Bokken would be...keeping centred the whole time. Then slowly, she tilted the Bokken down, and out toward her right so the flat side of the blade faced Shidach, and the tip was as low as her hypothetical opponent's knee. Had there been a Shidach...he or she would have done the same. She followed this quickly with five short steps back before assuming Shudan stance once more from the point she started at. She had completed the Shidachi position of the first Kata. And it had taken long enough...as tradition had to be observed. In the meantime, Deus's presence had not been made aware

Veromem looks at Flash as his eyes narrow, taking another drag as he was now officially pissed at whoever had put the ring on the girl's finger, and he really wanted to find the heaviest piece of pipe he could so he could repeatedly smash it on someone's head. He blinks as he watches Amy and Siara, waiting for that damn finger to come off already with the ring! "Just cut it off and lets get it over with Amy!"

Jaia-Asumoto -- to her, until she reached Shudan, and then lowered the Bokken respectfully, as she did not follow the etiquette to save time. She turned and bowed her head in his direction, her reasonably youthful features lighting up in the semi-stranger's presence.

Flash_Guardian shakes his head. "I'm telling you all, this is a bad idea ... leave it alone ..."

Deus sighed and spoke to himself softly. "Who am I.. kidding?" He said, as he came to open his eyes and merely seat himself with a whince. It would appear that he simply dropped onto his backside from a loss of balance. His sudden fall would make hardly any noise at all, his eyes half open now as he continued to watch for now until his body regained enough strength to stand, and perhaps even train once regenerated enough for such. His legs were drawn into an meditation style position of seating, attentions remaining on that of the Asian's beautiful techniques in movement as if so fascinated by them all. He was not noticed by her it seemed, but it had not mattered, for he was noticed hardly at all since he had arrived in the realms of the Keep. However...when her attention had been gained and her cranium had bowed in his direction, he would return the same manner of greeting quietly with a dip of his head to the Asian beauty. Though one eye was closed, he still trembled as he would attempt to stand once

Flash_Guardian looks to the others quite plainly. "The only way to get this ring off is through her master ... otherwise, I have the feeling that this ring is going to fight us at every turn. That's what it was made to do. I mean, there may still be some other ways. Strong anti-magic may work, or some other kind of suppression field ..." Flash's mind continues to work on an alternate solution. After all, no fortress is impenetrable, and the same is true of magic.

Skorm appers in an explosion of fire beside Jaia he grunts and fire starts to rise around him to about knee length and small bits of trailing fire starts to come out of his mouth and eyes he then looks to Jaia and says "Where am I ?"

Cassandra would now get up still crying wipeing the tears from her eyes she growled she was not a weakling she would run and jump in the air again as she flicked out of sight reapering this time aimed the rigt way up she would kick hard at the tree knocking it down landing on the floor as the tree did she would yelp though as her leg was broused from the kick she would limp around traing really hurt so much

DamianWhite get's washed up on the islands surface unconions and his clothes torn

[Deus ] again. Staggering movements carried him back a few feet and then forward as he would take of a stance that usually only soldiers would know, a stance the woman would find very familiar, for it is how he stood when they first met, and conversed. Gloved hands would rest back upon either end of the Blackness that would be his sword, not applying much pressure however so as not to tear the chains that held his sword slings in place. That one chilled blue that had remained half open would stair at the Asian woman's facial features, and nothing else out of respect for the female gender perhaps. And soon it was that his lips began to part barely, as he attempted a greeting in her language. "Go--ni--chi--wa." He held no sense that of rather he had spoken it correctly or not, but he would watch her visage for a reaction to his greeting, just to be sure of how well he had done in saying such.

Shattered_Soul Soon a comforting, soothing sensation would was over Siara as she continues to pull the energy of the ring into her own form. She looks down to the ring as she reaches out, curling the rest of the fingers into a ball. The ringed finger was the only one sticking out and with one swift movement, she sliced the finger off right beneath the ring. And within a moment muscle and vein begin to grow. Soon the skin would pull over as the nail begins to grow to the length of Siara's other nails. The new finger looked original, like it never was removed and the process the painless. The finger would lay there, the ring still attached to it and releases her grip, gasping for air.

Rha'Zhakhar waves to Siara night hun

Rha'Zhakhar waves to Siara night hun