Journey In The Clouds

Alucinor soars through the sky on powerful wings very much reminiscent of a giant bat's, gliding along with the lady Enaid in his careful grasp. All the world glides along below beneath the happy pair, Alucinor smiling proudly, enjoying the flight almost as much as Enaid is.

Enaid head turns upwards as she feels the gentle wind current shift ..lift her silken threads of autumn leaves hair..letting it brush and cling to his body...his flesh before her head tilts to look downwards feet dangling upon the softeness of air..feeling the slight tug at both clothes and flesh...the gentle carress of the wind...her arms though short compared the massive male holding her tightens a little leaning into the saftey of his arms..the flapping of the bat like wings cousing her to peer at them a moment before head dropping watching those that live upon ground

[Alucinor ] "The world looks a lot smaller from up here, doesn't it?" his voice booms to her over the gusting sounds of wind and wing, looking back to her with a broad grin on his face. "People often take for granted the sheer immensity of the world they live in."

Enaid chuckles softly head tilting upwards as the sound of his voice like a rich baritone reaches her ears...a smile of crashed grapes " The world is indeed vast...and varies in divesty wherever one visits yet not many I fear tread the path of seeing all that there is that has been granted to those that wish to see" she herself was unsure how much of her words he heard and how much was lost upon the vastness of the wind ..a strength in its own right..head resting against him as she once more looks down

Alucinor catches every word, his own hearing set apart from the gently roaring winds, his powerful voice rising above any tempest. "I have seen much of this world," he tells her. "From the far deserts to the east, to the frozen tundra of the north. Castles atop high mountain crags, and palaces tucked away in lush river valleys. Small tribal villages on the Savannah, and floating cities built upon elaborate systems of wooden rafts. I have even seen the vastness of the Old Kingdoms ... ahh, what a sight were those days." His voice trails off slightly as Alucinor drifts into the deeper recesses of memory.

Enaid rises a delicate arched brow...listening to his rich voice...not only did he seem like as strong as an old oak seeing experincing all..it seems he was as old as one living for centuries she wondered how he first come into being a geniue where they born into the life or was it granted to them as a reward or punishment...her ears so close to his chest could hear the soft beating of his heart silence now giving him time to relive the past which he seemed to linger for. Instead her eyes cast downwards...and widen as she recognises the vast lake they were passing over...leaning forwards.almost as if to reach down..peer closer....eyes lifting fairy lights dancing across her pupils as she looks for the coast she knows would not be far off...waiting for the salty air of the sea to meet them...the white chalky cliffs to rise like gaints from the ground

Alucinor wings along, over the cliffs of white that stand sentinel before an endless ocean. He swoops lower now, over the waves ... almost low enough to let her brush her hand against the waters gently flowing past, content just to let her experience ... and not wanting to bother her with his own past, unless asked.

Enaid curved crash graped lips smile as she indeed leans forwards more...laughing as she feels the coolness of the water as it threads through her fingers like silk of its own...the smell of the salty waves filling her head.the sound of merry bells filling the air as she begins laughing

Alucinor pulls up slightly ... and as the two rise up, they can see dolphins swimming along beneath the watery veil, no more than shadows to the eye before one after another they burst forth and into the air in playful dives and jumps, only to fall back to their homes with a splash and continue swimming after the flying pair, as if riding along in the wake of a large boat. The sight of such makes Alucinor laugh as well, his happy booming ringing through the briny sea air as the pair rise up higher and higher into the day.

Enaid laughing edging her voice...happeniss easily felt.as she tilts her head upwards to look at Aluc.noting once more his strong musclaur features..." Are you trying to visit the sun Aluc....you are such a free spirit..." her head resting lightly against him as she close her eyes enjoying the taste of the sea.....the sight of the wonderous dolphins like ballet dancers as graceful and filled with beauty as anything on land

Alucinor laughs a bit louder and prouder. "If I have any semblance of freedom, it is only because of you!" He leans hard to one side, wings tilting and flapping furiously in long, strong strokes even as he holds her more firmly to him, wheeling about in a long and slow arc, bidding the dolphins and the sea farewell as the pair rise up even into the clouds, feeling the gentle moisture of what would soon be rain condensing on their skin like kisses from heaven.

Enaid fingers tighten their hold a little the gentle presssure being felt....before one moving rising to wave..to the dolphins a farewell...happeness etched upon her features..she felt the change as he turns...arches loops..and rises..taking deep breathes experincing this shared moments with him placing them in a place to remmeber to draw upon when needed..the soft droplets of water collecting upon both flesh and clothes...a shake of her head as it begins looking like threads of a spider's web glistening with coloured baubles..." Surely you have always been free Alucinor....?" a soft chuckle as she leans close as lips shaped like rose buds place a light kiss upon his chest...." Thank you for this Alucinor...you are truely a pleasure to share this with"

Alucinor rises with Enaid up and through the clouds to reach the other side, rising above to a space beyond, where the land and ocean below can be seen only through small cracks and holes in a neverending expanse of cloud, like rolling white hills as far as the eye can see, touching the blue of sky at its distant ends. A low rumble sounds at the kiss, his wings flapping a bit harder as he lets his legs come beneath him, as if to land ... and then he does so. His feet actually settle upon the surface of cloud, yielding and sinking in slightly as if stepping onto a giant marshmallow. "Whew ..." he says, stretching his wings a time or two before folding them behind his back and looking to Enaid, still in his arms. "I have never known true freedom, Enaid," he tells her somberly. "I have always been chained. Such is our way. But I am happy, at least, to share these moments with you."

Lillia appears in the forest where she stood yesterday. She looked up and saw Alucinor and Enaid in the clouds "hmm best not interupt. I shall speak with him, when he returns" And so she sat there waiting

Enaid gasps softly as she senses the change in the temperature dropping as they rise higher...head turning as wide eyed she looks about her not a sign of a plant gaining her no access here a land....a part of the world unknown uindiscovredd to her til now...a glance below showing just how high they had come..never had she thought of being on the same level as the cotton bud clouds she had seen..everything below looking small like the pollen from all things...head rising tilting as she feels the vibration of his chest rumbling...and then the steady descent as he seems to rest upon the cloud...a ball of fluff traveling across the sky...her body becoming settled upon his lap...." Chained to that which I found Aluc....or chained to other things?"

Lillia stretches her wings abit and phases them back into her back, she un-binds her hair, and lets it flow freely in the westerly wind currents swirling around her rapidly as she sat there breathing softly, as the grass and plants purified the land

Lillia at that moment jumped up, unphasing her wings and soaring into the clouds above. She spotted Alucinor and Enaid resting on a cloud. And approached them "Well, hello. How is the view from up here" she landed softly on the cloud upon which they had perched themselves

Alucinor smiles to see the awe in Enaid's gaze at the whole new world laid out around her, still holding her in his arms. "Chained to our masters, Enaid. We come and go at their bidding, and may wander only as far as they allow us to do so." Shortly afterward, another familiar figure appears nearby, bringing a smile to Alucinor's face. "Greetings," he says in a deep, mirthful tone.

Lillia turns her head towards Enaid "How are you?" Her voice echoing along the white trial of cloud. She sat on the soft air as if it were solid and cradled her legs in her arms

Enaid head shakes a little as she stays within his arms....." You are a free spirit Alucinor no chains bind you to me" her head turning as eyes come to rest upon the newly arrived female...her gaze going to the beautiful wings before they fold from sight...a smile curving her violet grape lips...." Hello " her voice like snowdrops drifting on the breeze..." I am well experincing the wonders of flight by the kindness of Alucinor"

Lillia smiles at Enaid's friendly greeting "yes flying is wonderful indeed, and I am sure that Alucinor feels the same way. And Enaid is right Alucinor, we all has the strength to break from the binds and chains of our masters. For I was enslaved by many. But I broke free of the chains of servitude, and became as Enaid said before 'A free spirit'. I am thankfull that you two welcomed me so" She paused a moment then breaking out into a little chuckle, before crying softly

Alucinor grins, and promptly seats himself as well, placing Enaid in his lap and wrapping his arms protectively about her middle. He will speak no further on such a subject while another is present. His bindings are a sensitive subject. He glances around at the white puffy landscape which now cradles the three. "It is an experience I would leave no one without," he booms to the pair happily, referring to the grand sights of the sky taken in.

Enaid lips form into the gentlest of smiles as she feels the closeness of Al his arms wrapping around her yet her gaze hyad not left the other female whilst she listend to Lillia talk her arm resting on the tree trunk like arm of Al fingertips lightly upon his wrist..before speaking her voice edged a little with puzzlement..." You was a servant Lillia? I have heard of such things...yet see no reason for such a thing to be life is given freely to be enjoyed"

Alucinor looks back to Lillia sadly. "My chains are forged not by strength of steel or the legal binding of contract," Alucinor argues. "Rather by the universal decree of a council of elders who oversee my kind. I am bound more by tradition and culture more than anything else." He shrugs, shaking his head helplessly. "Our kind has always been charged with the service of our masters. To do otherwise ... well ..." For such a large and muscular man, Al suddenly seems very uncomfortable. "It is unthought of and unheard of to go against the council. I've heard terrible rumors ..."

Lillia turns her head slowly to Al "I am sorry, I shall say no more on this matter" She looks cheerfully at them "I would like you both to come to where I live. You are both welcome, that is if you would like to?"

Alucinor looks to Enaid at such an offer, his face showing no objection.

[Lillia ] "I was a servant Enaid yes. Enslaved by hundreds of greedy people" She looks at them awaiting their answer of invitation

Enaid head tilts upwards as Aluc is behind her shifting to get a better look at his face...a question upon her own eyes seeking to look into his as if there she will find her answer...a slow nod of her head giving he her consent..and thus now leaving it into his quarters

[Lillia ] "We shall be there shortly okay"

Alucinor smiles at Enaid, happy to fulfill her desires and excited at the chance to see someplace new. Scooping the lovely green lady into his arms effortlessly, he stands once more and leaps into the air to rise once more upon his bat-like wings, following after Lillia to her palace in the sky ...

Enaid lets herself be scooped up into the strong arms of Aluc...head turning towards the wind and Lillia

[Lillia ] Sits on the throne of the palace awaiting her guests. A smiles breaks upon her face as she sets up a huge reception for them. Hundreds of Valkyrie stand to attention as Royal gaurds carrying spears and swords, but this is only to make her friends feel secure. Lillia felt that nothing would happen, as not many people knew about this place, only the Valkyrie knew of this place. No-one else, so she sat there awaiting her guests

Alucinor flies with Enaid in his grasp all the way to the well hidden gates of the Palace of the Valkyrie, his bat-wings fluttering quickly as he settles himself upon the steps that lead up to the gate, nodding to the guards at the entrance. He gently sets Enaid down upon the ground, gazing all about him in wide eyed splendor. "I suppose we are to follow her in?" he questions, glancing to the large doors which lead to the throne room beyond.

Lillia sits there, in her royal robes. She is queen of the Valkyrie but all of them call her by her name, she stands up and waits her guest to appear in the throne room "VALKYRIE! STAND TO ATTENTION!" The valkyrie form three lines, about fifteen meters wide and three ranks in width. Lillia stands there with her arms behind her back awaiting her friends

Enaid bare toes can not help but curl against the ground as she is placed back upon it....well solid matter then...a smile and nod to those that seem to stand so rigid at the entrance of such a building...her fragrance lifting and slowly edging its way upon the air about them...head turning at Alucinor's words and the indication to the door eyes lifting to rest upon it...." Would Lillia have asked us here if we were not to follow her....such a .....big place..." one bare footed leg rising to take the first step in the chain of many...soft bells ringing accompanying her action

Enaid turns slightly her arm rising as her hand opens to take his own..." Be not afriad Aluc I am here"

[Lillia ] A valkyire jolts down the stairs and approaches both of them, going to one knee "Welcome dear friends of Queen Lillia. If you would like to follow me. My queen is expecting you. My name is Alicia"

Alucinor follows in Enaid's wake as the pair enter the throne room. He stands behind her, towering over her protectively as he surveys the well armed ranks of winged warriors, a procession in place just for the two of them. "So loyal. And well trained ..." He takes her hand, holding it gently and firmly. "I should be saying as much to you, Enaid." At Alicia's approach, Al nods affirmatively, following wherever Enaid should choose to go.

[Lillia ] "VALKYIRE. AT EASE!" Lillia stands there. Her robes trailing behind her as she walks towards them, she doesn't have any armour on, as she only has a red tunic underneath her red and green royal robes "So glad you could make it you two. Please join me by the throne if you will?"

Enaid fingers curl upon his a gentle smile towards him....unsure why she would be afriad though she can not understand someone wishing to live in such a large dwelling as she looks about it seemed large enough to fit serveral forests in..a jump as her atention is taken by the appearance of Alicia nodding to the feamle....." Please lead on..." her eyes lifting at the bellowing of an order...

[Lillia ] Alicia leads them to the throne as the Valkyrie file out one after another, Lillia sits on the throne comfortably, as if she knew what she was doing. But she had a nervous look in her eyes

Enaid movements are followed by the gentle sound of bells ringing merrily in tune....the air filling with the fragrance of freshly blossoming flowers sending the array of scents everywhere in the room...the chiffon cape rising and falling dancing a multitude of lights as the light catches it like dragon wings in flight....the fairy lights eyes turn to watch those her depart and attend their duty..before returning to rest upon the eyes of the female they had meet before....

[Lillia ] "Welcome My friends. To the Home a the Valkyrie" Her words danced on her lips as she spoke them "I trust your welcome was intriguing?"

Alucinor follows Enaid's lead, content to let her speak as she will. And indeed he seems to be distracted by such splendid grandeur. "So you are the Lady of this realm, it would seem? With a whole army at your command. Very intriguing, yes."

[Lillia ] "that is correct. Please sit. Alicia go and tell the guards to switch with Karst and Jenna would?" Alicia turns her head "Yes M'lady at once" Alicia turns and runs out of the throne room to find the two girls stated

Enaid nods her head..." It is vast place many forests and wild life could fit in such a place..." head turning as her eyes follows the young Alicia...glancing back to Lillia..." Is there a need for such force?"

[Lillia ] " This palace houses the last of the Valkyrie race. And the need for gaurds is quite essential to our survival your see. And there are more than four hundred thousand Valkyrie living here, that is why it was built to be of monsterous size"

[Lillia ] " This palace houses the last of the Valkyrie race. And the need for gaurds is quite essential to our survival your see. And there are more than four hundred thousand Valkyrie living here, that is why it was built to be of monsterous size"