Vin_Da_DM: Previously on Warriors of Destiny: Getting an audience with the Grand Illuminant the Warriors started off with a discussion about their crimes and alliance request. During the debate a vote was brought up on whether or not to �test� them to prove worthiness.
Vin_Da_DM: The Warriors were given a recess while the Illuminants took a vote they found their short break interrupted by battle. Voyager, the evil essence of the former Knight Bronze, was attacking the Illuminant inside the council chamber.
Vin_Da_DM: Fighting against him the Warriors discovered he could absorb any power used against him, with considerable control over it. With a group attack the Warriors had apparently killed him, but before retreating Voyager killed Drac and stole some form of energy from him as a �souvenir� for his master.
Vin_Da_DM: After the battle the remaining Illuminants agreed to the alliance, offering ships and soldiers to support them in the coming war. Shortly after Drac�s death a time portal deposited a dwarf named Shadow Watcher, who had apparently been moved through time by some unknown method.
Vin_Da_DM: *Time passed: Less than an hour*
Vin_Da_DM: We rejoin the Warriors at the start of some well-earned relaxation time. Several of the Warriors have found a large diner, catering mostly to tourists and merchants. The rest of the group is scattered around the city doing their own things.
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Shadow_Watcher keeps carving a detailed statue of Drac. It is so detailed that every feather seems to show.
Vin_Da_DM: Syne raises a brow at his plate then looks at Katie, �So what is this called again?�
Shadow_Watcher takes a drink while carving.
Vin_Da_DM: Eclipse motions down the road to a large church like building, �How about in there, seems appropriate for speaking with higher powers.�
Katie eyes Syne�s plate critically. �I dunno. But I think it�s their attempt at casserole. But I think it�s safer not to ask what the meat is.�
Luna_Faline smiles and nods, �Looks promising, let�s check it out.�
Shadow_Watcher sets the completely life like statue of Drac on the table he is sitting at and sighs, �I am sorry you didn�t get to live your life, lad.�
Kyra sniffs, �I don�t think that�s even meat.�
Vin_Da_DM: �Oh well...at least it�s not moving.� Syne smirks then grabs a fork and takes a large bite of it.
Katie raises a brow. �Hmm.�
Kyra snickers, �Story of your life, huh? You always miss out on getting some meat.�
Valrash looks around the restaurant from his corner table and watches the people.
Katie drops her fork. �That was crude.�
Vin_Da_DM: The crowd in the diner is a mix of races, a majority of which he has never seen, all talking, eating, drink or otherwise interacting.
Kyra smiles, then takes a forkful of food, chewing and grinning.
Cara continues to push her food around on her plate waiting patiently for Tabris to continue with his rather long story.
Vin_Da_DM: At the far end of the counter is a dark-skinned humanoid with horns and a claw.
Katie shakes her head and resumes her meal.
Valrash: �Hmmm, from these books it says that Luna_Faline is who has been with them the longest, but it seems she is not with them.�
Tabris looks at Cara, �I never really knew him...so most of what I learned was through sources or other members of the squad.� Tabris eyes Claron with a somewhat melancholy look.
Clarice smiles at Finn, �I think I'd like another one of these Gul-Qian Slammers,� as she sets her glass down on the table.
Vin_Da_DM: �You sure? Last time you drank a lot I remember some dancing and a rather lewd song.� Finn smirks at Clarice lightly.
Valrash sets his book on the table. �Ugh, this information is too out of date. I know they�re here on this world, but how do I find a small group of people that on an entire world?�
Katie finishes her meal, then pushes her plate back, resting her arms on the edge of the table.
Shadow_Watcher keeps his eyes on the horned figure.
Vin_Da_DM Syne takes another large bite of his food while looking at Katie.
Claron reaches over and places her hand on top of Tabris� thigh then looks at Cara, �His father sacrificed his life to save the rest of our squad...before Tab joined our military unit��
Vin_Da_DM: Eclipse pushes open the door of the small church and glances around. Eyeing the long benches facing a crystalline altar he nods. �Guess we can sit wherever we want."
Valrash gets up and adjusts his breastplate and looks around the room and spots the dwarf and walks over to him.
Shadow_Watcher looks up at the horned man and says, �Can I help you, laddie?�
Vin_Da_DM: Stryder sits quietly at the edge of the diner�s main counter, watching the others at their tables.
Luna_Faline steps thru the door of the church and moves toward the altar admiring the beautiful carvings. �It�s purrfect,� quietly.
Clarice: �Bout all I remember was a nice hard ass��
Valrash: �Yes, you may. I have read a lot of books, but I haven�t come across your people before.�
Clarice: ��And then getting all wet.�
Vin_Da_DM: Finn shakes his head, �I�ll assume that was after the song and dance.�
Shadow_Watcher: �Well, look long and hard because I am the last as far as I am aware. What is your name? I can�t very well call you horned boy,� he sighs.
Valrash : �They call me Valrash�and might I inquire your name?� he says.
Claron glances over at Stryder and winks.
Shadow_Watcher: �They call me Shadow usually, but my full name is Shadow Watcher.�
Katie sighs and rests her chin in her hand.
Shadow_Watcher: �So what book are ye reading, laddie?�
Vin_Da_DM: Though most of the figures carved are unknown to Luna, but a particularly beautiful female figure is present, seeming to draw her gaze without her noticing.
Clarice: �Hell if I know. Don�t remember if it was after the song or dance...actually I don�t remember the singing or dancing.�
Vin_Da_DM: �I think you�ve had enough to drink already,� Finn drags her cup across the tabletop towards himself.
Valrash: �Its something I found in a library a few hundred planets from here. Its about these warriors who fight evil. I have no clue why I found it, but I want to join them.�
Valrash: �But its so old, I doubt they are still alive. I heard they were here though.�
Shadow_Watcher: �Maybe its a work of fiction?�
Cara: �Is not having known him why you recognized that look I had?� asks Tabris as she reaches for her glass of milk.
Vin_Da_DM: Eclipse takes a seat on a bench near the altar then watches Luna, �See anyone we know?�
Valrash: �I don�t believe it to be for some reason. It just makes me want to find them for some reason too.�
Kyra finishes her own food and leans back in her seat a bit. �Think I�m going to go for a walk.� She rises with a far-off look and wanders out the door.
Vin_Da_DM: �Was the food good?� Syne asks Katie as he downs the last bit of his food.
Vin_Da_DM: Stryder eyes Kyra and follows her outside, �Going somewhere? With all these bad guys around, it�s not safe to be alone.�
Shadow_Watcher: �Well, if you need to find them�don�t let me stop you. But I haven�t heard of a group such as this. However, I�m currently traveling with some companions that worship my god, and one of them beat me�and thus I joined them.� He laughs heartily.
Katie nods, �Not too bad, really.�
Valrash: �Who is your god?� He asks curiously.
Clarice: �Hmm. How bout I promise to eat along with the next one? Would that be better?�
Shadow_Watcher: �Well, she goes by many names, but I think they call her Selenia, I believe.�
Kyra jumps, �I- I just thought I�d take a little walk. I didn�t mean to pull you away from what you were doing.�
Valrash: �What would you call her?�
Shadow_Watcher: �My goddess usually.� He lifts a brow, �Why are you asking so many questions, lad?�
Cara catches sight of Stryder following Kyra out of the door and growls in her mind.
Vin_Da_DM: �Seems your mind isn�t on the food,� Syne props his arms on the table and leans his head against his hands.
Vin_Da_DM: �Not a problem,� Stryder smiles lightly, �Mind if I join you?�
Katie: Raising a brow, Katie looks at him. �My mind has been miles away lately, hasn�t it?�
Vin_Da_DM: �Light years at the rate it�s going.� Chuckling he motions for the waiter, �Anything you want to talk about?�
Valrash: �Well, I get curious and I have to ask. You see, I try to learn all I can. Its a flaw of mine, I believe knowledge is power.�
Luna_Faline looks around for a moment then shrugs, �Not really, but I didn�t expect to.� Sits down next to Eclipse on the bench and removes the amulet, taking a calming breath. �Shall we?� holding out my paw with the amulet in it.
Kyra: �Not at all.� Kyra smiles pleasantly. �I just wanted to see what else this rock had to offer.�
Shadow_Watcher: �Well, it can be�but if you ask the wrong people you might get hurt.�
Vin_Da_DM: Eclipse extends his hand and covers the amulet, looking at Luna he nods, �Afraid I forgot most of the words��
Katie broods for a moment. Then with a heavy sigh she starts fidgeting with the edge of the table. �Old demons I�d forgotten I had.� She says quietly.
Valrash: �How interesting, that has never happened to me before.� He looks around the restaurant, �Are any of your group in here? I would like to see if they know anything about it.�
Shadow_Watcher: �Sure, go ask that man over there. If he likes you he just might tell you.� He points to Finn.
Luna_Faline nods and grins, �That�s ok, it�s the feeling that counts,� closing my fingers over his.
Vin_Da_DM: �A lot, from the size of it,� Stryder glances around as they walk down the semi-busy street with hover-cars and delivery vehicles buzzing around.
Claron smirks as she traces circles on Tabris� thigh underneath the table.
Luna_Faline closes her eyes and purrs softly, �Selenia, goddess of the mystic light, lead me to my rightful path. Show me the way to my rightful abundance and prosperity.�
Valrash bows to Shadow Watcher and proceeds over to Finn, �Excuse me, sir�might I ask you a few questions?�
Kyra: �I�m still a small-town girl. This is all so fascinating.� Kyra murmurs.
Vin_Da_DM: Finn studies Clarice for a moment then nods, �Don�t drink it so fast this time,� Raising a brow he glances at Valrash, �And you are?�
Valrash: �I am Valrash. The kind man in the corner over there told me I might be able to ask you a few questions,� he says to Finn.
Tabris: �I�ve noticed you looking at him a lot lately,� Tabris watches Cara, �Got an interest in our boy do you?�
Vin_Da_DM: �I see,� Finn studies Valrash for a moment both with his eyes and mind, �Very well...ask and I shall see what I can answer.�
Valrash: �Well, before I ask�I should show you this book that I found. It states that there are Warriors who fight for a just cause, and I was wondering if you knew anything about them?�
Valrash hands him the book.
Vin_Da_DM: Eclipse closes his eyes as Luna says the prayer to call upon Selenia.
Clarice: �I promise�think a nice juicy rare steak will compliment that Gul-Qian Slammer,� as she eyes the person that approached our table.
Vin_Da_DM: Finn sets the book down in front of him and then looks over at Clarice, �Interesting�� Opening it he thumbs through the pages doing a quick read.
Valrash: �Well, I was hoping to find this group�if there still around�to join them.� He sighs, �To no avail so far.�
Vin_Da_DM: �I�d guess I�d be a big-city boy,� Stryder sighs unsure of what to call his growing up in a citadel.
Kyra laughs softly. �I must seem like such a backwater hick to you, then.�
Vin_Da_DM: �I doubt you�ll find any of these Warriors anytime soon,� Finn glances at Valrash, �Where did you get this book anyway?�
Valrash: �I found it shortly after I crawled out of Hell,� he says thinking back as if thinking in horror.
Valrash: �In a very old library that was abandoned.�
Katie chews her lip at the uncomfortable silence, then shrugs. �It�s dumb, really.� She speaks softly, almost to herself.
Vin_Da_DM: Luna and Eclipse feel the mortal realm begin to drift away from them. Slowly a bright white glow fades leaving them standing in front of Selenia�s throne, though slightly transparent as if they weren�t completely there.
Cara looks at both Claron and Tabris, �No more interest than that of a sister,� she lies.
Luna_Faline looks around the throne room quickly, �Misstress.�
Vin_Da_DM The two large white tigers, Selenia�s faithful bodyguards glance directly at you. Selenia turns her gaze away from a long scroll she is reading and smiles. �Luna, Eclipse. I trust you are well my children?�
Tabris: �Really?� Tabris studies Cara expression then looks at Claron to see if she saw it as well.
Cara: �Besides�you never did answer my question as to whether or not knowing your own father�if that is why you recognized that look?� trying to change the subject.
Vin_Da_DM: Stryder chuckles along with Kyra, �Hardly, I grew up in a stone castle.�
Vin_Da_DM: Syne looks at Katie, �Try me, Kat.�
Luna_Faline moves towards Selenia bowing my head, �We are well, but fewer in number and saddened by it,� sighing, �Phalanx Tyberius, the Guardian, gave himself up to save us all.�
Shadow_Watcher keeps drinking his drink and inspects the model he made very closely to see if he missed a single detail.
Claron raises a brow as she looks at Tabris then leans in close to him, �That�s what she�d like us to think,� whispers ever so softly.
Kyra: �Ugh.� Kyra shivers. �My family farm was a warm, comforting place. Full of love. We were not rich, but certainly not poor. My father was a respected elder in the village we lived in. But you know, I never really appreciated all I had, when I had it.� She frowns. �I was spoiled with love, by my parents. I wish I�d had the chance to tell them how much that means.�
Vin_Da_DM: �Yes, I know of his loss,� Selenia doesn�t loose her soft smile, but has a look of sadness in her eyes, �I know it is hard, but we must remain strong. The Dark Army continues to push further into our kingdom, and whispers of a movement in the mortal realm have reached me.�
Katie looks up, �I�m poison.� She says simply, softly, sadly.
Shadow_Watcher admires his work and keeps watching the rest of the room.
Tabris: �For years what I knew of my father was only that he had killed my mother and brother without mercy,� Tabris sighs heavily then wraps an arm around Claron, �And for those years I swore I would kill him myself if I ever saw him.�
Vin_Da_DM: �I see�� Finn glances back at the book then at Valrash again, �The Warriors mentioned in this book fought in wars long past. There are new Warriors now, fighting new wars.�
Luna_Faline looks up at Selenia, �What do you know of this new evil �Voyager�?� shaking my head. �And where would you have us go from here?�
Vin_Da_DM: �You�re not poison, Kat,� Syne looks at her with concern, �I�m still here and I don�t plan on leaving anytime soon.�
Cara listens to Tabris, �So when you joined this�� looks at Claron, �Military unit...you say...was because you hoped to fulfill the promise you made to yourself?�
Valrash: �Well, may I ask if you know where these new Warriors are?� he sighs at the lost chance.
Clarice listens to the conversation between Finn and this Valrash, then smiles sweetly at the waitress that brings her steak and drink to the table.
Katie: �That�s because I don�t�� Katie breaks off, gives herself a mental shake, closes her eyes and chews her lip. �Black Widow,� she mutters under her breath.
Tabris: �Actually no...when I heard the prison shuttle he was on exploded, I considered it done with,� Tabris closes his eyes thinking back, �When I heard rumors that someone with his name was alive, I had to find him. To ask why��
Vin_Da_DM: �Huh?� Syne raises a brow questioningly at Katie.
Vin_Da_DM: �Closer than you think,� Finn smirks at Clarice quickly then eyes Valrash.
K^K: �Nothing.� Katie forces a bright smile. �So�what do we do with ourselves now that the meeting is over?� she muses.
Cara nods her head.
Claron: �By the time Tabris joined�it was too late.�
Vin_Da_DM: �Well...good question. We kind of got to the food part and didn�t plan anything else,� Syne shrugs at Katie.
Valrash looks at Clarice then back at Finn then asks, �How close?�
Clarice smirks back at Finn. �Like close enough to touch.�
Katie: �Perhaps they will allow us lodging, until our next step becomes clear.� Katie watches the waiter take away the plates and walk away.
Valrash: �Really? So you are the new group?� He sighs with relief and then tightens up, �Who would I talk to concerning joining this group?"
Cara: �If you had found him alive would you have settled just for explanations?�
Vin_Da_DM: �Voyager...a dark soul twisted by evil,� Selenia glances away momentarily as if distracted by the very words she speaks, �Daegriss is no longer the only evil power that is a danger to you. This corruption, this Voyager, is a representative of this new force.�
Tabris: �Knowing what runs in my family,� Tabris eyes Claron with a look of �you know what if mean�, �I�m not sure I would have.�
Luna_Faline bows my head, �As if we needed more to deal with. So Voyager is not part of Daegriss� army?�
Vin_Da_DM: �I�m sure they will, they did mention accommodations I think,� Syne casually sinks a hand into his side and pulls out a small bag. Thumbing through it he pulls out some credits and lays them down.
Clarice: �Not so long ago, I suppose you would have talked to the Guardian.�
Katie blinks, �As many times as I�ve seen you do that, it still makes me stop and stare.� She laughs a little.
Vin_Da_DM: �No, he is not. But his intentions and who he serves are hidden from me,� Selenia lets out a soft angelic sigh as she steps off her throne and walks closer to Eclipse and Luna.
Luna_Faline looks at Eclipse, �Is Voyager a threat to you, Misstress? Or just to the Warriors?�
Vin_Da_DM: Eclipse watches Selenia, �Probably just to us for now��
Claron nods her head slightly while looking at Tabris. �Thankfully it never came to that.�
Luna_Faline purrs softly, �We�ve lost others as well. I don�t seem to be able to hold onto your chosen ones.�
Vin_Da_DM Selenia shakes her head, "He appears to only exist in the mortal realm for now...but if this new dark power can create such a fiend, the threat to Aventine is likely."
Cara: �Then I see no reason why any of this should change how I feel about my own father.�
Vin_Da_DM: �You do not talk to anybody,� Finn clarifies for Valrash, looking at him directly, �You are either a Warrior or you are not. And not all of our company are.�
Kyra spies a bench on the edge of what looks like a small park and settles onto it, leaning back, closing her eyes, and breathing deeply. �It�s so beautiful here. Even with the ugliness we just faced, it seems so peaceful.�
Claron cringes as she hears Cara�s last statement. �You would take the easy route...you would choose not to ever really get to know him?�
Luna_Faline squeezes Eclipse�s hand, �If he only exists on the mortal realm then we should be able to find a way to defeat him.�
Vin_Da_DM: �Well, when you don�t have pockets you have to put things somewhere,� Syne chuckles as he slides the bag back inside himself, the seam his hand created melting back into the look of clothing.
Valrash: �So would I be able to accompany you then?�
Vin_Da_DM: �You may do whatever you like,� Finn glances at Clarice, �I do not speak for everybody, but the extra help is always needed.�
Clarice smirks at Finn as she begins to cut her steak up.
Katie gets a far-off look again, then shakes her head with a wry smile as a thought occurs to her.
Valrash: �You seem to be more vague than the librarian that allowed me to have that book.� He frowns, �But if you would like extra help, I�m sure I can be of some assistance. I am decent with physical combat and some non-physical.�
Luna_Faline looks back at Selenia, �My sai didn�t affect him,� pauses for a moment, �And how was Finn able to return it to me?�
Clarice: �Yup, we definitely can use the help,� sticking her fork into a piece of her steak.
Vin_Da_DM: �Yes, you are quite capable and I am sure you will find that way,� Selenia turns and walks over to the large stained glass windows looking out at her brightly color garden, �Finn is...unique. With my help he was able to return it to you. As to why it did not effect him, I do not know.�
Valrash: �Then I shall follow your group to the ends of any Earth we may happen to be on.� He smiles, �Now, if you�ll excuse me�I think I will go find out more about your friend Shadow Watcher.�
Vin_Da_DM: Syne stands up and extends a hand to Katie, �So, where to?�
Vin_Da_DM: Stryder sits next to Kyra on the bench, �It is quite the sight,� Stryder eyes the garden then lets his gaze drift to Kyra.
Luna_Faline follows her to the window and looks out at the garden I miss. �It�s as beautiful as I remember,� watches the scorpion gardener for a moment as he works and whispurrs, �Where do we go now?�
Vin_Da_DM: �If the sai doesn�t work, then we�ll have to find another way,� Eclipse says to Luna and Selenia, glancing between the two.
Katie smiles and takes his hand, allowing him to pull her to her feet. �Um�� she smiles like a little kid, �I dunno. Anything strike your fancy?�
Kyra doesn�t open her eyes. �It�s amazing.� She says on a sigh that sounds nearly like a purr.
Clarice looks at Valrash, � Please tell me that you aren�t one of those that will have to follow one of us around as some sort of protector?� smirks at Finn.
Vin_Da_DM Selenia looks at Luna, reaching her hand out she touches Luna�s cheek. Her touch is warm and soft against Luna�s face, �You must gather those who you deem allies and prepare them to fight. Voyager and who he serves will plunge the mortal realm into chaos if you are not prepared.�
Valrash: �Why no, I am just here to help,� He looks curiously at her, �I could be�if you want.�
Vin_Da_DM: Finn chuckles lightly, �We welcome your help, Valrash.�
Clarice shakes her head, then smirks, �Well, if that means you will follow someone around like a hound dog, then by all means start with that one right over there�� points her finger in the direction of Cara.
Vin_Da_DM: �Several things,� Syne smirks at Katie, �But you lack the proper form for most of them.�
Valrash: �Yes, ma�am. That I will do,� as he slinks off to the back of the room near Shadow Watcher watching Cara intently.
Shadow_Watcher: �Well�lad, did ye find what you are looking for?� He asks Valrash.
Katie bats her lashes and then winks, �Well, ya just gotta use a little improvisation.� She grins, then bursts out laughing.
Luna_Faline closes her eyes and allows Selenia�s touch to comfort her. �I�ve missed you, missed being here with you.�
Tabris: �Hating him is easy, Cara, but it�s no way to live.� Tabris looks at her with a serious look, �Trust me. You still have the chance to get to know your father. Take the opportunity to do so, before you lose it.�
Valrash: �It seems you were part of this group, it looks like I will be accompanying you,� he sighs, �but it also looks like I have to watch someone to do it too�that one.� He points at Cara.
Shadow_Watcher: �And all I had to do was lose to some man who can manipulate tentacles.� He sighs at Valrash.
Valrash: �Really? Do I have to fight anyone to get in?� He looks surprised.
Shadow_Watcher: �Well, that�s just my honor there, my horned friend. If you want to�
you can fight me. I�m always itchin� for a fight,� he chuckles.
Claron: �Tabris is right,� squeezes his thigh softly, �I�m sure if you just took the time��
Vin_Da_DM: �I know, my child.� Selenia slides her hand away then glances over at Eclipse then back at Luna, �Your bond with him is strong. It strengthens you both.�
Valrash: �Not unless I have to. I suppose it would be good to show you my skills, but not now,� he laughs.
Vin_Da_DM: Syne chuckles, �How about something that strikes your fancy?�
Katie gazes at him, lifting a brow and grinning. �Hmmm�� Katie thinks for a moment. �I really would like to listen to some music.�
Shadow_Watcher pulls a pipe out and realizes he has no matches left. �Hey laddie, you got any fire on you?�
Vin_Da_DM: Stryder leans back against the bench and closes his eyes as well and sighs, �Amazing, it is indeed.�
Valrash holds a finger up and it bursts into flame he holds it over the dwarf�s pipe.
Vin_Da_DM: Syne glances around out the diner at the street, �Maybe we can have a look outside for someplace with music.�
Luna_Faline looks at Eclipse blushing, �He completes me,� barely spoken.
Shadow_Watcher lights his pipe and says, �Nifty little trick, lad.�
Vin_Da_DM: Eclipse eyes Luna talking with Selenia, noticing the blush he smiles softly.
Valrash puts his claw around the hand, putting it out. �Its something my mother taught me. I learned all the combat I know from my mother, and I used it to get out of Hell� where I was born.�
Kyra turns her head toward Stryder, opening one eye. Noticing his are closed, she opens the other and smiles and looks her fill at him. �Absolutely gorgeous,� she breathes.
Shadow_Watcher: �Hell? Aren�t you being a little serious, laddie? I mean most people don�t think of home as a burning pit of fire.� He looks over with a raised eyebrow.
Cara shakes her head, �I will never forgive him,� as she pushes her chair away from the table. "�He is master at lies as far as I am concerned,� stands up and rushes out of the diner.
Luna_Faline�s gaze moves back to Selenia, whispurring, �But some we have encountered on this journey have implied that we should not be together.�
Valrash: �Well, that�s what mother called it. If you�ll excuse me�� He gets up and strides casually out of the diner watching Cara, but keeping far enough away that she hopefully won�t notice.
Clarice finishes half of her steak before she takes a nice long sip of her drink.
Shadow_Watcher chuckles, �At least he�s serious about staying with us.�
Vin_Da_DM: �What does your heart tell you, child?� Selenia looks at her questioningly the looks at Eclipse.
Vin_Da_DM: �Enjoying the view?� Stryder speaks to Kyra.
Claron looks at Tabris, �Not so sure that this little conversation with Cara did any good.�
Kyra lifts a shoulder, blushing a little but not looking away this time. �Absolutely.�
Tabris: �I think she actually heard us,� Tabris watches Cara leave then looks at Claron.
Vin_Da_DM: �Glad to hear that,� Stryder turns his head towards Kyra and opens his eyes, �So tell me,� ~Do you just hear me or can you talk as well?~
Luna_Faline looks at Eclipse smiling, �My heart says he is different from what he was in the past. That I trust him with my life. I felt so lost when he was gone,� turning towards the window again.
Claron: �I�m not so certain of that... She does remind me of when Clarissa was first brought aboard Ettik, though. I thought we had made progress with her�and look what happened in the end.�
Vin_Da_DM: Syne leads Katie out of the diner and looks around the street again, �I don�t see anything, but I�m sure if start walking we�ll find something.� Syne watches Katie, �In the meantime,� he begins humming a song.
Kyra cocks her head and the corner of her mouth turns up in a smile. �Only when I�m in high emotion. I haven�t perfected it. Other times it just randomly happens. But if I�m scared, or mad, or something that makes me feel extreme, I can broadcast whether I want to or not.�
Cara: ~Oh, I hear you alright.~
Tabris shrugs a bit, �Maybe...but she had a look about her. I think she�s thinking about it at least.�
Kyra frowns. �Not your conversation, toots.�
Vin_Da_DM: ~Oh, leave me alone...and deal with your stalking friend.~ Stryder looks at Kyra with a smile, �Can be problematic, I bet.�
Kyra sighs and starts to fidget with her nails.
Luna_Faline sighs, �I love him. Does it interfere with my service to you?�
Katie smiles up at him. �So accommodating. Everyone should have a friend like you.�
Cara stops dead in her tracks, ~Gee thanks�like I didn�t already know that...and don�t think you will rid yourself of me that easily!~
Vin_Da_DM: �No, my child,� Selenia continues her bright smile, �It warms my heart to see you love again. Love�s strength grants you a power that even your sai cannot equal.�
Valrash stops as well, staying rather far away from her.
~Neener~ Kyra thinks.
Vin_Da_DM: Eclipse shifts his gaze to the large white tigers, watching as they laze idly on the floor to either side of the throne.
Cara then quickly turns around, yelling, �Are you some kind of pervert that prays on young girls?�
Vin_Da_DM: Several of the people walking near Cara pause to see what's going on.
Valrash walks up and says, �No, but I was told to guard you personally, by the lady at the diner with Finn.�
Kyra: �Yeah,� Kyra sighs. �I always thought I�d have time to get it right. But�since we�ve been on our own for the last two years��
Luna_Faline looks at Selenia questioningly, �Power of love?�
Vin_Da_DM: �We?� Stryder looks curiously at Kyra.
Cara: ~So much for your promise to help make this transition easier.~ Creeps into Stryder�s mind.
Kyra: �Kyndra and�� Kyra stops, �Nevermind.�
Vin_Da_DM: Selenia nods gently, �Now go to him.� Moving across the throne room Selenia settles back down into her throne softly. �You have much to do, my children. Let the other Warriors know that you are never out of my thoughts.�
Valrash: �So I will do as I was told until told to stop.� He sighs at Cara, �It�s not too bad, though�at least the person I have to guard is cute.� He smiles.
Vin_Da_DM: �Kyndra was someone close to you?� Stryder questions and he leans up giving Kyra his full attention.
Cara: �Blonde haired woman...Clarice. Oh, she�s going pay for this. I don�t need, nor do I want you anywhere around me...Now leave me�� says in a commanding voice.
Luna_Faline steps over to Eclipse and takes his hand smiling, �Yes Misstress,� bowing my head.
Kyra: �Kyndra is my sister. My twin.� Kyra shakes her head. �And an annoying buttinski, if you ask me.�
Valrash: �Not a chance, Miss. Not until that blonde haired lady says otherwise.�
Vin_Da_DM: ~Funny, I�d thought you�d relish the chance to have a servant again,~ Stryder says mockingly to Cara.
Cara: ~ Yeah, right...seeing how I know you are not behind this,~ screams loudly in his mind.
Kyra winces.
Vin_Da_DM: �Well, I don�t see that happening, so you should enjoy the exclusivity,� Syne winks at Katie, �One of a kind, Kat.�
Cara growls, �Oh GREAT! Just what I fucking need!�
Vin_Da_DM: Stryder cringes a bit but manages to reflect most of Cara�s �scream� back to her.
Valrash: �Hey, its not so bad. She only told me to watch you. She never said don�t help you,� he grins.
Vin_Da_DM: �Buttinski?� Stryder asking with a short chuckles, �Doesn�t sound like something you�d call your sister.�
Katie: �Oh I do, believe me, I do.� Katie takes a deep breath. �This planet is really quite lovely. I�d forgotten��
Vin_Da_DM: Eclipse smiles at Luna then bows his head to Selenia, �I�ll make sure to let them know.�
Kyra laughs. �Well, in her case, it fits.�
Cara grabs her head in her hands, ~You will pay for that�I promise�~
Vin_Da_DM Selenia smiles brightly at Luna and Eclipse, �Go with my blessings�Luna, Eclipse.� Selenia raises a hand and the bright flash leaves Luna and Eclipse back in the church sitting on the bench.
Valrash: �Are you ok? I offer to help and you clutch your head. Does the prospect of help hurt that much?� he sighs, �Maybe it isn�t going to be as easy as I thought.�
Vin_Da_DM: Eclipse blinks then moves his hand off of the amulet in Luna�s paw.
Clarice finishes off her steak then sips on the rest of her drink before pushing her plate away, �There, happy now?� smirks at Finn.
Vin_Da_DM: ~Ahh yes, we can mentally joust anytime you want Cara, just be sure to sharpen your lance.~ Stryder chuckles to himself then looks back at Kyra, �So what does Kyndra think of me?�
Vin_Da_DM "I was already happy, but i'm glad to see you took it slower this time," Finn smiles his regular soft smile at Clarice.
Valrash: �Well, I can�t be calling you Miss all the time�What do you want me to call you?� he looks around.
Luna_Faline closes her fingers around the amulet and holds it tightly for a moment feeling it�s heat fading away. As the coolness of the stone returns I put the chain around my neck once more. �That was enlightening,� I purr softly.
Cara: �You come anywhere close to laying a finger on me and I promise you it will be the last thing you ever do!�
Shadow_Watcher stands up and heads over to Tabris and Claron and asks, �Ye mind if I sit with ye?�
Kyra smirks, �Well, her exact words were �He�s absolutely dreamy.� She always was a sucker for a great face and a heavenly body.�
Valrash: �Alright, but if you�re in danger�I won�t keep that promise,� he sighs.
Vin_Da_DM: �Indeed, more for you than me I�d say,� Eclipse watches Luna closely.
Tabris lays some money on the table then stands, leaving his arm looped for Claron, "Up for an evening stroll my dear?�
Vin_Da_DM: �Heavenly body and a great face, eh?� Stryder turns his head back and smirks, �Don�t believe I heard those used to describe me before.�
Kyra: �But she agrees that the whole Cara thing would make friendship with you a challenge.� Kyra looks troubled.
Luna_Faline blushes again and looks away for a moment. �Well, at least we know that Voyager is not working for Daegriss. And he is not after Selenia, at least not at the moment.�
Clarice smiles softly back at Finn, �Guess, I need to remember its better to eat before drinking�never had to worry about that with herb.�
Vin_Da_DM: �I can keep Cara out, if I concentrate,� Stryder sighs, �But I can understand why she�d complicate things.�
Shadow_Watcher: �I suppose not.� He walks outside. �Now where did tentacle boy go?�
Vin_Da_DM: �But he�s working for someone else. And we�re going to need to start forming our own army now it seems,� Eclipse notices Luna look away.
Kyra nods. �She�s� possessive of your attention. Not that I blame her. She�s feeling very alone and scared.�
Vin_Da_DM: �She�s not alone anymore�� Stryder says with a mocking tone and a giggle.
Claron smiles slyly, �Of course, my love...I am up for a roll�� chuckles, ��stroll.�
Kyra: �Oh?� Kyra raises a brow, a soft smile playing at her lips.
Vin_Da_DM: �If she doesn�t barbeque him, that is.� Stryder smirks then looks at Kyra.
Luna_Faline shivers slightly as the cold of the crystalline alter settles over me. �Let�s get out of here,� winking at Eclipse.
Vin_Da_DM Eclipse stands up and nods, �Alright, let�s go.�
Vin_Da_DM: �Been awhile, eh?� Syne says to Katie as he looks around.
Tabris strolls with Claron out of the diner and down the street towards the park.
Katie: �Yeah.� Katie says softly. �I didn�t have a clue who I was when I left. So much has changed for me, since then. There are things I kinda wish I DIDN'T remember.� She sighs.
Luna_Faline takes Eclipse�s hand and walks out of the church, stopping just outside the door I pull Eclipse into my arms and kiss him softly.
Vin_Da_DM: Finn slides some money across the counter for Clarice�s food, �We should check with your ship to see how Tewyn is doing. He has been absent for a bit.�
Cara sighs, ~Not the company I would prefer.~ then looks back at her �guard�. �Cara Elinae of Goldspire...and you are?�
Valrash: �Valrash of Hell, at your service.� He smiles.
Vin_Da_DM: �Well, the good comes with the bad, at least you can forget some of it,� Syne sighs a bit, �Before I started hanging out with you guys, it was rough finding people who didn�t want to dissect, study or imprison me.�
Cara: �And what brings you to Gul-Qian, Valrash?�
Valrash: �I came to join the Warriors�for my mother wished me to.� He kind of frowns at the thought of his mother dying.
Cara: �Seems to me, most of them got drafted...some willingly and others would give anything to be as far away from them as they possibly can.�
Katie nods. �When you first started hanging out with us�well, in upright form anyhow�
we were so amazed to find out who you were, we didn�t know what to make of you.� She smiles, �Or at least, I didn�t. It�s a little unnerving to have the pooch you confided in and cried on suddenly turn out to be something that can hold conversations with you.�
Vin_Da_DM: Eclipse closes his eyes and enjoys the kiss from Luna. Peeking at her he smiles softly as the kiss ends, �Must have been a good conversation with the goddess.�
Claron smiles as she twines her fingers through Tabris� fingers as they head towards the park.
Valrash: �I take it your one of them.� He smiles again, �This is not my first choice to be at, but then I should do what is wished of me.�
Vin_Da_DM :�You can still confide in me,� Syne grins at Katie, �Or do I need four legs and a tail for that?�
Cara shakes her head, �I most certainly am not!�
Vin_Da_DM: �Well, I guess I should thank Kyndra for her positive review,� Stryder grins a bit at Kyra, �You can let her know her sister is friendly and easy on the eyes herself.�
Valrash: �So you don�t want to get out of here,� he frowns, �Well then, I guess I�ll just guard you.�
Katie rolls her eyes. �No, I think I like you upright just fine.�
Tabris motions towards Stryder and Kyra sitting on the bench on the other side of the park, �Look there.�
Luna_Faline wraps my arm around Eclipse waist as I look up at him, �Very good,� smiling, then looking out at the city. �So do you want to walk around or go find the others, or what?� with a wink.
Vin_Da_DM: �Well then, I�ll endeavor to remain that way,� Syne begins to hum again to himself.
Kyra blushes a little and leans in close to Stryder, �I�ll be sure to pass it on,� she whispers with a silly grin.
Kyra begins to fidget with her nails again.
Vin_Da_DM: �Why don�t we start walking and see what happens from there,� Eclipse looks into Luna�s eyes with a soothing smile then looks down the road ahead of them.
Cara looks surprised, �I thought you meant�was I one of the Warriors...I want more than anything to get away from them...but am afraid that they have tainted me to a point that I would not be well received if I were to return back.�
Vin_Da_DM: �Nervous habit,� Stryder notices Kyra fidget with her nails.
Katie smiles gently, �You will be dear to me in whatever form you choose to take. I didn�t cultivate your friendship because of your appearance.�
Cara quickly adds, �Besides I have a few loose ends to tidy up first.�
Valrash: �Well then, its perfect that your blonde friend makes me guard you.� He smiles but says nothing.
Luna_Faline smiles and purrs, �That sounds good, lead on.�
Cara growls, �For who? Not for me��
Kyra stops. �Yeah.� She says with a guilty laugh. �Dunno why I should be nervous. I�m amongst friends.�
Valrash: �Maybe for both of us.� He sighs, �Only time will tell, though.�
Claron smiles as she sees her son with Kyra. �So that�s where those two got off to.�
Vin_Da_DM: �Any form you say?� Syne smirks then shifts into a copy of Katie, �Some of them may be a little unusual,� then shifting into Shinta and imitates his voice jokingly, �Perhaps some meditation is in order.�
Vin_Da_DM: Shifting back to his usual form he laughs, �Probably should avoid using that one around him,� Syne says then imitates Shinta�s voice again, �Remy could be watching us, you know!�
Cara shakes her head, �I seriously doubt that,� turns around and starts moving away from Valrash.
Valrash follows her as ordered.
Cara glances over her shoulder, �Stay a good distance away from me. If I should look over my shoulder, I do not want to see your face.�
Vin_Da_DM: �It�s okay to be nervous, it happens,� Stryder watches Kyra closely, �I never really got a demonstration of your powers, it was wind wasn�t it?
Valrash walks beside her. �I prefer not to come up from behind if something happens.�
Katie steps back a couple paces, her face shocked. Then she shakes her head. �You are downright wicked, sometimes.� She laughs and links her arm through his companionably.
Valrash: �Think of me as your right hand demon,� he smirks.
Vin_Da_DM: �I used to have a great comedy routine...of course the originals didn�t take to kindly to me ruining their good names,� Syne chuckles, �And some I was a better them then they were.�
Cara growls, �She�s so going to pay for this!�
Valrash chuckles as he holds up his demonic right hand.
Vin_Da_DM: Eclipse leads Luna down the street, holding her hand as they walk. Glancing up at the sky he watches the darkness of night beginning to take over the sky.
Claron: �Looks like the two of them are enjoying themselves.�
Shadow_Watcher spots Eclipse walking down the street and walks up to him. �Hey, I have a question or two for ye.�
Luna_Faline looks around at the buildings we pass. �Are you looking for anyplace specific?� I purr lightly.
Kyra nods, �Yeah. Whoopdee doo, huh? I can make wind. So can someone who eats too many Arnossian Beans.� She makes a face.
Vin_Da_DM: �Good to see he�s getting to know someone his age,� Tabris continues walking in the park with Claron, �Guess we�re past the age of the birds and bees talk.�
Luna_Faline growls as Shadow catches us, �Well hell,� under my breath.
Vin_Da_DM: Stryder chuckles, �But I�m sure your wind smells better.�
Kyra grins, �Like roses.�
Valrash keeps walking next to Cara.
Vin_Da_DM: �Fan of the teleporting power myself,� Stryder says looking around, �Haven�t used the other power much...afraid I�ll blow up something important.�
Katie smiles. �I�ll bet they were not too amused.�
Luna_Faline looks around for a convenient shadow to disappear into with Eclipse...
Kyra: �Teleporting would be nice. I can think of a few times it would have come in handy.� Kyra looks thoughtful.
Claron: Well, now that you mention it...we have no idea what his version of the birds and bees is...We already know Shaiya had a different prospective altogether.�
Vin_Da_DM: Eclipse looks down at Shadow, �So what are these world stopping questions that just have to be asked now?�
Shadow_Watcher notices Luna as well and greets her too, �Hello there, lass.�
Luna_Faline nods slightly at the dwarf�s greeting.
Tabris: �Hmm...good point. I�m not sure how I�d talk about it with him,� Tabris rubs his head with his other hand, �Hell...as it is I�m less than a decade older than him right now.�
Shadow_Watcher: �Well, what am I to do? I mean, you are the one in charge here as far as I am concerned. I just need to know if I am to do something or what? And the other is what in the world are those things that you stopped me with?�
Vin_Da_DM: �Me, in charge?� Eclipse whisper-growls to Luna then looks back to Shadow, �As far as what to do. Right now we�re getting some time off, sooner or later we�ll heading back to our ship. And the other question...would take some explaining.�
Shadow_Watcher: �Well, in that case...where do I change my coin in for those credit things I see people waving around. And I�ll listen to the explanation later. Seems you�re busy at the moment.� He chuckles towards Luna.
Luna_Faline ears twitch at Eclipse�s growl, �Do you want another demonstration? Cause it�s hard to explain with out showing,� smirking slightly.
Vin_Da_DM: �Can be nice...but can be a little confusing if you don�t know the immediate area,� Stryder studies Kyra thinking about her wind powers, �Especially since my teleportation isn�t really instant, it just seems that way.�
Shadow_Watcher: �No thanks, I know the better man when I am beaten. But I would like just a hand to hand sometime, friend.� He says to Eclipse.
Claron chuckles, �We could do it together if you�d like...God, this is so strange having a son that is so close to us in age.�
Kyra: �I suppose.� Kyra leans back in her seat, again, looking up at the sky.
Vin_Da_DM: �Maybe sometime,� Eclipse glances at Shadow, �Money, assuming they�ll take anything you have, would be a bank or store.�
Cara continues walking silently beside Valrash.
Tabris: �Yes, it is,� Tabris chuckles lightly. �I suppose we�ll have to figure something out.�
Vin_Da_DM: �How about a little demonstration then?� Stryder stands up and offers his hand to Kyra.
Shadow_Watcher: �Alright then, thanks. I�ll leave you two to yourselves then.� He walks away looking for a bank.
Valrash: �So Cara, I have a question. What do you mean you have been tainted by these people?� He looks semi confused.
Katie walks silently alongside Syne. �I really appreciate you putting up with me.� She says quietly, after a while.
Vin_Da_DM: �He asks for a fight and I give it to him and now I�m the boss?� Eclipse shrugs.
Luna_Faline watches Shadow walk away, �He�s a strange one,� my gaze slides back to Eclipse�s eyes. �So where were we?�
Vin_Da_DM: �Putting up with you? Nah, I�m enjoying a friend�s company, Kat.� Patting her shoulder he grins, �And exchanging the occasional sarcasm.�
Vin_Da_DM: Eclipse glances around the immediate vicinity, �Looks like a major street, I saw it when we flew over in the shuttle.� He eyes the rows of buildings with trees all over the place. �I�m sure there�s a hotel around here somewhere.�
Cara continues to look ahead as they walk, �They want me to be something I am not...By being with them they have caused me to be alienated by those that once would have been an ally.�
Katie: �Yes, but so far you are in the lead. I haven�t bested you�yet. But I will.� Katie�s eyes sparkle mischievously.
Valrash: �Well, then we would seem to be on the same boat. We were both forced,� he sighs.
Vin_Da_DM: �It�s a good dream, but I won�t make it easy on you,� Syne sticks his tongue out at Katie.
Kyra takes Stryder�s hand and allows him to help her to her feet.
Kyra: �I NEVER back down from a challenge.� Katie wrinkles her nose at Syne, and grins.
Vin_Da_DM: �Whenever you ready,� Stryder looks at Kyra.
Luna_Faline smiles and looks for the hotel also.
Kyra says, �You wanna go first, or shall I?� scuffing her toe a bit.
Shadow_Watcher finally finds a bank and walks in setting his figurine that he made in his pouch, he walks up to the counter.
Cara: �Were you brought here against your will? I think not! You have freewill and could leave if you wanted to...I can NOT.�
Valrash whispers, �If I leave this group, I die.�
Valrash: �Father�s watching. I don�t want to talk about it anyway.�
Cara ponders this for a second, �And why is that?�
Vin_Da_DM: �I think I�ll give it a shot,� Stryder lets go of Kyra�s hand and places it on her shoulder instead, �This may feel a little unusual.� Stryder shimmers Kyra and himself. All around the two the world seems to glaze over with a grayish tint for a moment, it shifts back to normal as they reappear, �Lots of technical ways to explain it, but basically enables me to move around quickly.�
Kyra looks a bit dizzy, but her eyes are sparkling. �That was really, really cool.�
Vin_Da_DM: The white-skinned bank teller glances over the counter at Shadow, she smiles friendly, �Welcome, how can I help you this evening?�
Luna_Faline whispurrs softly, �Do we have to find the hotel?� then laughs lightly.
Vin_Da_DM: �Not necessarily,� Eclipse raises a brow at Luna.
Shadow_Watcher: �Hello there. I would like to exchange my bag of coins for your currency.�
Cara suddenly looks around behind them checking to see if her own father is watching. �So you are not here because you choose to be?�
Vin_Da_DM: �So, let�s see this �rose scented� wind of yours,� Stryder smiles at Kyra.
Valrash: �Not at all, I prefer the warmer places. This place is just too cold.� He smiles, �But you don�t get to see beauties like you where I come from. So I guess it has its advantages.�
Claron: �Sure hope that�s just a lesson in shimmering and not something else,� as she watches Stryder and Kyra disappear.
Tabris chuckles, �Not that we could tell the difference from here anyway.�
Luna_Faline looks at a long shadow cast by a tree next to a street lamp, �Maybe it�s time to show me your shadow world?�
Shadow_Watcher pulls his pouch of coins out and looks at them, �I suppose they are of no use to me here. They are made of three materials gold, silver, and bronze.�
Vin_Da_DM: Finn stops by a large fountain and sits on the edge. Looking at the reflection of the moons in the water he looks to Clarice, �Beautiful night.�
Kyra: Focusing her gaze, Kyra lets her hands rest at her sides for a moment. Then they raise slowly, palm up. A mild breeze begins to tease Kyra�s curls, steadily growing in intensity. The trees behind them begin to sway, then bend, while nothing else around them move, save for Kyra�s hair. Then she lowers her hands again slowly, and the wind dies down once more, like it was never there.
Vin_Da_DM: �Hmm, may I see these coins?� the banker asks kindly, �Then we can see what we can get you in exchange.�
Shadow_Watcher hands the bag over to the banker.
Luna_Faline giggles, �That would show Remy what taking it home really means,� thinking about going to Eclipse�s other world.
Vin_Da_DM: Stryder sniffs the air, �Hmm, not exactly roses but close enough.�
Cara: �Too cold for you here, you say. Hmm, suppose I could fry you to a crisp and then maybe you would feel more at home.�
Kyra shakes her head and laughs. �It�s not roses. It�s the lilac soap I use.�
Vin_Da_DM: Eclipse smirks slyly at Luna, �An interesting idea, I may know the perfect spot.�
Valrash: �Oh, I can do that all by myself, thank you.� He starts to flame on all but his metal breastplate and his vorash.
Clarice sits down next to Finn, �Yes, it is a beautiful night,� as the memory of a special night with Tewyn under the night sky comes to mind.
Luna_Faline smiles, �I�m all yours.�
Valrash stops burning and keeps walking.
Vin_Da_DM: �Well, worse case scenario, we can use you as a walking air freshener,� Stryder laughs jokingly, �No offense.�
Kyra takes a playful swat at Stryder, giggling.
Valrash: �But your offer is much appreciated.� He smiles warmly.
Vin_Da_DM: �Reminds me of the yearly dance they held on the base,� Finn says as he moves his hand above the surface of the water, watching it give a ripple trail that follows his hand.
Cara: �Well, then there is no need for you to be cold then. You are perfectly capable of keeping yourself warm.�
Valrash: �Its a little suspicious that a man walks around on fire. Its not too nice though, its not as worm as home.� He laughs.
Vin_Da_DM: Eclipse moves in closer to Luna and begins kissing her deeply and walking her backwards towards the shadow of the tree. As they reach it they pass right through it slowly appearing on a black plane with streaks of purple, yellow and orange ribboning through the void around them.
^Shinta: Remy appears in front Tewyn and ^Shinta making weird faces and a halo over his head�. ^Shinta looks at Tewyn.. �I think he is trying to tell us where our other halves are.�
Vin_Da_DM: After several tabulations and inputs into the computer the bank teller places two stacks of rectangular chips on the counter in front of Shadow.
Cara laughs, �What? You live in a worm?�
Tewyn shakes his head, �Yea, figures she would be with him...Shall we go surprise them?�
Shinta: �Yea, I guess so...See what we walk in on this time.�
Valrash: �Sorry, my accent coming out its warm.� He blushes a deep red.
Vin_Da_DM: Finn raises a brow then looks at Clarice, �He�s looking for you, you should go to him.�
Tewyn follows Remy and ^Shinta out of the ship to find the others.
Katie stops when she sees something shiny on the ground. She picks it up, turning the pebble over in her hand. �Drac would have loved this.� She seems to retreat inside herself again as her eyes pool.
Shadow_Watcher sits down in a chair sharpening his axes.
^Shinta looks around, �Yes, they both seem to be rather attached to others when we can�t be around.�
^Shinta: �Remy, go let her know we are on the way...Oh and surprise her will ya.�
Katie: �Pooooooooiiiiissssssooooooonnnnnnnn� whispers the insidious voice.
Vin_Da_DM: Shinta and Tewyn find themselves in a large courtyard with several other living ships scattered around. A large tunnel leads out towards a large boulevard.
Luna_Faline eyes close as Eclipse claims me. I don�t feel the world shift as my body reacts to the hot kisses.
Vin_Da_DM: �Kat? You ok?" Syne waves a hand in front of her then snaps.
Katie throws up a hand, as if warding off the voice, her eyes getting panicked.
Clarice looks at Finn, �You mean he FINALLY woke up from his slumber? Back when Shaiya was still around he used to go into them deep slumbers. He�d be like that for what seemed like an eternity.�
Tewyn: �Oh great, more tunnels�One day that light won�t lead to shit, ya know.�
^Shinta: Remy pops in front of Katie doing his best ^Shinta impression and points in his direction.
Katie: �I�m not,� she whispers. �I didn�t mean�� Katie shakes it off. �Yeah. I�m peachy.�
Cara: �Oh, hadn�t really noticed till you got all wormy.�
Vin_Da_DM: �That way, if you want to meet him,� Finn motions down the street towards a large complex near the end of the road.
Valrash: �So how much do you think you can warm me up?� He smiles changing the subject.
Katie: �Remy you little shit, what are you up t�oh he is?� Katie turns in the direction he points, wiping her eyes.
^Shinta: Remy waves bye-bye with a smile and shimmers out and appears by Clarice pretending to drink water and gyrating his hips�and points toward the direction Tewyn is coming from.
Tewyn nods, �Yes, seems two others occupy them quite well...but I�m sure you tag along just shook them up a bit for us.�
Clarice damn near splits a gut laughing as she sees the gyrating Remy, �Finn already told me. Looks like you wishing you could take it home daddy too.�
Katie laughs. �He can talk if he wants to. I�ve heard him. Little buggar.�
Clarice smiles at Finn as she stands up, �Thanks for the company during dinner, my friend.� Leans over and hugs him briefly.
Luna_Faline breaks the kiss gasping for air, as I open my eyes I see that the world around us has changed. �Wow,� I breathe softly.
Vin_Da_DM: �So what was that about?� Syne looks questioningly at Katie.
Katie: �Demons.� Katie says, looking at the pebble in her hand again.
^Shinta: �Seems this is where we part it seems...Remy says she is over in that direction, and I�m heading the other way.�
Shadow_Watcher grabs the chips and puts them in a bag and walks out towards a pub.
Cara: �Looks like there�s no need for me to warm you up, seems you handle warming your own self up pretty well.�
Vin_Da_DM: �Better listen to�� Syne trails off muttering to himself, �Earth dog...starts with an L...little boy, Tim? Whatever...better go find your monk.�
Valrash: �But you warming me would be sooo much better.� He smiles.
Clarice turns back and waves to Finn then heads off in the direction Finn and Remy showed her.
Tewyn pats his shoulder, �Remember, monk�gotta knock her off her feet sometime, sometimes words aren�t enough.� Heads toward where Remy said Clarice is.
Katie squeezes Syne�s hand briefly. �Thank you for being there for me�again.� She turns and starts walking toward Shinta�s direction.
Vin_Da_DM: Finn waves briefly at Clarice then turns his gaze back to the water.
^Shinta nods his head, �I�ve tried, she just seems so preoccupied when I do�� watching Tewyn walk away.
Vin_Da_DM: Syne rocks in place for a second whistling and glancing around. �Hmm...should I? No...yes...oh what the hell.� Syne shifts into his dog form then bolts after a group of cat-like creatures barking at them.
Katie turns at the bark, sees the black streak, and laughs, shaking her head, turning back toward Shinta with a smile. �Nutcase,� she says softly.
Tewyn sees Clarice walking toward him, �Well, guess she decided I was worth some of her time.�
Clarice smiles as she sees Tewyn round the corner in front of her and rushes over wrapping her arms around his neck and planting a kiss on his lips.
^Shinta stops for a moment watching Katie, �So with him again, I see.�
Vin_Da_DM: �Told you it was different,� Eclipse says to Luna and he glances around, moving a hand the ribbons of color glide around in a ballet of color and grace, eventually forming a large blooming flower shape.
Shadow_Watcher enters the pub and sits at the back wall waiting for service. When it comes he orders a simple ale and sits there contemplating and drinking.
Katie raises a brow, sighs, and walks up, lacing her fingers in Shinta�s. �Let�s not do this now. I really need you.�
Luna_Faline hangs onto Eclipse as I look around the blackness at the different colored ribbons, �I feel like I�m in the midnight sky and I could reach out and touch the stars,� quietly watching him make the flower. �That�s beautiful.�
^Shinta: �Well, could of come to me anytime...but you did choose to go to him.�
Tewyn: �Well, if I didn�t know better, I would think you might of missed me.�
Clarice: �Sure missed you...did I ever!�
Tewyn: �Is that so?�
Katie: �We were pretty much taken off the ship in a group. I was with everyone until recently.� Katie sighs. �I didn�t know where they�d taken you. The guards said they were going back for you, but I never saw you.�
^Shinta: �But didn�t go searching that hard, huh?...So what is it you need?�What did I miss?�
Vin_Da_DM: �I would love to show you everything, but we can�t stay here that long,� Eclipse turns his gaze to Luna watching her like watching a beautiful sunset, �In this case, the beauty can be dangerous.�
Cara glares at Valrash, �I think NOT, besides Mother took the key to my chastity belt to the grave with her.�
Luna_Faline steps closer, �Dangerous�how?�
Valrash: �Who said anything about that. I was talking about fire, your mind sinks lower than mine. Heh, I like it.�
Katie frowns. �I guess it�s not important.�
^Shinta: �It seems to be troubling you, so what is it?�
Tewyn slaps Clarice�s ass, �Well, you gonna stand there like a statue now?�
Clarice jumps as she feels the slap on her ass, �Oh, setting a mood�are you?�
Vin_Da_DM: �Exposure to the shadow realm will kill outsiders if they stay here too long,� Eclipse says calmly.
Clarice: �Very much so. You missed the meeting with the Grand Illuminant. They agreed to help us only after their own lives were threatened.�
Tewyn shrugs, �So nothing to major then.�
Vin_Da_DM: Stryder yawns a bit then looks at Kyra, �It�s getting late.�
Katie: As tears well, Katie blinks them back. �Just my demons coming back to torture me.� She whispers in a pained voice, crossing her arms protectively over her chest.
Tewyn smiles, �Remy said you were by water.�
^Shinta squeezes her hand, �Those demons again, is it?�
Luna_Faline shivers and looks around again. �That�s a shame.�
Kyra: �Yeah. It is. I suppose I�d better get you back to your parents.� Kyra says softly, then laughs. �Oh, that is such a guy�s line.�
Clarice: Well�yes, seems Bronze is back. Only its an undead version of him...calls himself Voyager. He killed Drac.�
Katie: �Walk with me?� Katie asks quietly.
Tewyn: �Oh, poor fuzz butt.�
Vin_Da_DM: �Unfortunately, yea.� Eclipse eyes Luna, �Shall we find somewhere else just as private?�
^Shinta: �If you want, I will.�
Tewyn looks at Clarice with a smile, �Did he smell like a dead chicken?�
Clarice: �Can�t say I noticed.�
Luna_Faline nods and looks up into Eclipse�s eyes, �I�ll go anywhere with you, just kiss me like that again.�
Tewyn: �And did you save me a piece to eat�Ya know, I love chicken, taste like human.�
Tabris slides the key across the desk then looks at Claron with a grin dangling it in front of her, �So how about it? Honeymoon suite, even.�
Katie: "Of course I want.� Katie looks at their hands.
Claron smiles, �I�ve seen that look before,� giggles, �We never did get a honeymoon.�
Shadow_Watcher pays for his drink walks over to the inn and gets a single room pays for it and heads up and passes out.
^Shinta pulls her close and holds her, �But what is it you truly want?�
Clarice shakes her head, �Afraid not.�
Clarice: �There is something else you need to know��
Tewyn: �Well, no water for you tonight then, you�ve been restricted to one gallon a week, till further notice.�
Claron: �You going to carry me over the threshold?�
Tewyn: �And what else do I need to know?�
Clarice: �Can I get it on the installment plan?�
Katie lays her head on his shoulder. �I wanna feel whole, again. Not like some fragmented freak with heinous voices telling her she�s nothing but animal excrement.�
Clarice: �Seriously, Tewyn. It all happened so fast.
^Shinta moves her head away from his shoulder, �Am I not giving you what you need? Something someone else does perhaps?�
Tewyn: �What happened so fast?�
Clarice looks at Tewyn. �Cara...she...when we first arrived there�it appeared that she had joined up with some Nexus fellow.�
Katie: �What are you talking about? Is this because I have a friend? Am I not allowed to have anyone else I talk to besides you?� Katie�s eyes are wounded.
Tewyn: �That�s not surprising, she has been trying to find a way to be rid of us since she has been around.�
Clarice continues, �I am certain that Kyra, Drac and myself� we were convinced she was going to kill us three�but at the very last moment she turned her flaming fire against him.�
Tabris slides the key into the lock and opens the door into the suite, with a large grin to Claron he speaks, �Well, there�s a first time for everything.�
Vin_Da_DM: Eclipse leans over and kisses Luna again as they slide out the shadow realm to a small meadow on a forested hill over looking Gul-Qian capital city.
Claron eyes shine brightly as she sees Tabris� grin.
^Shinta gives her the same wounded look. �And is a man who has expressed his undying love and compassion for you, watched over you for many, many years, making you his life and reason for living good enough?�Thought by now I would always be the first you would turn to�but its not,� turning away.
Tewyn: �So...You saying she is maybe turning around?�
Katie chews her lip. �Syne and I are friends. Good friends. He cheers me up when I feel low. He watches my back. The same way Claron does. He is not�and I repeat not the man I am in a relationship with. You are. I love you, Shinta. That much I know for a fact. I�m working on sorting everything else out. Don�t shut me out.�
Cara shakes her head as she sees her father and Clarice up ahead of them. �SO, finally he shows up.�
Valrash: �Oh, who is that?� he asks.
^Shinta shakes his head, his voice cracking, �The man you love, should be the one to bring you that joy when your low, but I am not the one that gets that information till after the fact.�
Tewyn sees Cara looking over, "Hey kid, come here a minute would you?�
Clarice: �I can�t say for certain, but she did save us all from him. You should have heard the others��
Luna_Faline feels tingles like static electricity flow over me and I open my eyes to see where we are. �Look at that view,� as I slip my jacket off and toss it over a tree limb.
Tewyn looks back at Clarice, �I�m sure they were shocked.�
Cara looks at Valrash, �That�s my sperm donor...best obey his wishes...or I am liable to end up like my mother,� as she moves towards Tewyn and Clarice.
Valrash: �Interesting�I like that term sperm donor, I think that�s what I will call my father from now on.� He smiles, �And as you wish.�
Vin_Da_DM: �Made it better by the fact I get to share it with you,� Eclipse says to Luna as two shadowy tendrils relieve him of his armor and clothing.
Clarice: �That�s an understatement.�
Katie: One tear slides down her cheek. �You are not always available. There were times when Claron knew my problems before you did. But that never made you less important in my life.� She chokes on a sob. �So what are you saying? Do you want out?�
Tewyn watches Cara walk over, �So is it true?�
Luna_Faline smiles watching the tendrils work, �That looks very...fun.�
Claron leans in an kisses Tabris passionately on the lips, �Threshold time?�
Cara stands in front of her father, �Is what true?�
^Shinta shakes his head, �If I wanted out, I would of sent my soul to cross over with Kyo...You are my life, the reason I want to remain here...What I want is to feel as important to you, as you do me�I wouldn�t push you away if you needed me. But you have to make that effort�Or I can be envious of the shifter rest of my days...or move on.�
Tewyn: �Did you help them?�
Valrash listens silently watching Cara.
Cara nods her head, �Yes, Father...I did.�
Tabris sweeps Claron off her feet and carries her into the room, �Why, Mrs. Nuffing, I do believe I made the best choice in brides.� Closing the door with his foot Tabris and Claron enjoy their �honeymoon�.
Claron: �Did you make sure the Do Not disturb sign is on the door?...With the stipulation...that means you Remy?�
Tewyn looks at her for a moment, then gives her a brief hug. �Thank you for watching over them when I was unable to. You have my gratitude for that.�
Vin_Da_DM: �Afraid they don�t work that way,� Eclipse smiles at Luna as he approaches her, �But don�t let that ruin the evening.�
Valrash flicks a finger and a small ember is in Tewyn�s boot.
Cara doesn�t try to hug her father back, �Do you think you could ask Clarice to call off my guard?� Looks over at Clarice with a smirk.
Tewyn: �Sorry, I cant do that, some things she does on her free will�cause its something I care for...Maybe one day you will understand.�
Tewyn looks at Valrash, �Kid, I�m already hot stuff, you cant make me any hotter.�
Valrash just keeps silent watching Cara.
Cara frowns, �But you are my Father, she is NOT my mother...surely you have some influence over her.�
Tewyn: �And you keep looking at my daughters ass like that, I�ll show you how the humans used to castrate their cattle.�
Clarice smiles at Tewyn as she hears his reply.
Valrash: �If I were looking at her ass, I would be looking down as such,� and looks down at her ass. �And what a pleasant thing it is.�
Tewyn: �Yes, I am your father, but that doesn�t mean she can�t learn to love you.�
Valrash looks back up.
Luna_Faline leans against the tree and raises my skirt slowly to take off the sai, �Oh, I don�t plan on letting anything ruin my evening,� I purr invitingly. �Care to help me with my boots?�
Cara gets a surprised look on her face when she hears her father�s threat.
Katie swallows convulsively, �I�ve given you my heart. And I�ve told you how much you mean to me. I thought we were making progress. Now that the �love-triangle� is disbanded, we have to start over from scratch, so that I can get a feel for the experience of loving just you, and not Kyo THROUGH you. Maybe it just isn�t enough for you,� she sniffles. �Maybe I really am poison� � she muses.
Tewyn kneels down and smiles bringing some molten rock slamming into Valrash�s genitals. �That�s strike one...Do you want me to go for a homerun?�
Cara thinks to herself, �But I don�t want a replacement mother...I want my mother back�.
Valrash feels the warmth on himself and says, �MY TURN,� and throws a massive fireball straight at Tewyn.
Vin_Da_DM: Eclipse gracefully removes Luna�s boots from her feet then growls playfully.
^Shinta turns around, �Damn it, Katie, when will you learn!� grabs her and kisses her deeply, �If you were poison�I wouldn�t do this.�
Katie whimpers and wraps herself around Shinta, kissing him back with everything she�s got.
Claron kisses and nibbles her way down Tabris neck as she fumbles with the zipper of his pants.
Tewyn watches the burnt clothes fall off his body, �Nice trick...My turn.� His eyes furrowing and Valrash finds himself ass up, the rest of his body underground, kicks him square in the ass with and nuts. �Was that a field goal?�
Tabris grabs Claron�s hands to help her with the zipper, �Having trouble? Normally they�d be hanging off the ceiling lamp by now.�
Cara stands back with Clarice as Tewyn and Valrash go at it.
^Shinta pulls away, �So you still want to doubt how I feel?�
Valrash gets up and says, �A day in hell is worth ten times anything you could do.� He opens his hand and the ground below Tewyn opens in a small circle and a geyser of molten lava spurts up and engulfs Tewyn.
Vin_Da_DM: Syne sits down watching Tewyn and Valrash from the sidelines while he munches on something in his mouth. Noticing the long cat-like tail hanging out the side of his muzzle he sucks it up like a noodle.
Tewyn looks at Valrash and smiles and lets the lava run over him, �Did you learn this trick from a five year old? I mean�this barely tickles.�
Tewyn brushes off the lava, �Come on, one free swing, right here.�
Katie: Covering his face in kisses, tears still streaming Katie whispers, �I never doubted it, you silly ass. I just wanted you to know that �'m still in the learning phases of this. I�m gonna fumble. And if you are willing to pick me up and dust me off when it happens, then we�ll be okay.�
Luna_Faline reaches back to undo the zipper down the back of my dress, then letting it slide slowly to the ground smiling.
Valrash: �I�m just having fun. Can�t kill the sperm donor of the one I�m watching,� he chuckles.
Claron giggles, as she begins to push Tabris back on the bed and pulls his pants off, tosses them high into the air at the ceiling fixture.
Tewyn: �She doesn�t need YOUR watching, I have some making up for that to do...So when I need you I�ll page you...ok. So buh bye, this is a family thing.�
Vin_Da_DM In the distance on the main street the echo of sirens sound the coming of city police in response to the fight.
Tabris: �Much better,� Tabris giggles, �Now I hope you remember what we do next,� he grins wide as he leans in closer to Claron.
Valrash: �Naw, I�m not into cheap shots and besides there�s no fun in it if there is no reason to kill.� He smiles, �I�m not the one to talk to about me watching her, its her.� He points to Clarice.
^Shinta: �Well, how bout learning to let me in...cause I really don�t want to fight Syne�You know I hate violence.�
Clarice pipes in, �He�s right...I am afraid I was having a bit of fun with you back there in the restaurant, Valrash.�
Katie shakes her head, �If you fight everyone I talk to, we�re in deep shit.� She says, licking his neck.
Tewyn looks at Cara, �Unless you rather have him watch over you� But if he does, he stays with you 24/7.�
^Shinta: �Only ones I fear I can lose you to.�
Valrash: �Well then, I�ll be off. I�ll go find the dwarven fellow,� he smirks, �Nice day to ya all,� turns around and starts to walk away.
Katie: �I�m not his type,� she growls, nipping his ear. �Wrong species,� Katie growls.
^Shinta: �Is there such a thing with a shifter?�
^Shinta: �But I do fear with the closeness you two have, he can swoon you away from me.�
Katie draws Shinta�s lobe into her mouth. �Apparently,� she runs her hands over his chest. �He and I just talk a lot of crap. I doubt he even looks at me as anything other than comic relief, or a pain in the ass.�
Claron eyes twinkle, as she leans in, �Do I ever�� as she meets his lips in a kiss, slipping him some tongue as one hand slides down his back and cups his ass and the other slides teasingly down his abdomen.
Tewyn calls out, �Hey, they make a cream for they blue flaky skin disease now a days... Its called Blua-balls-begone.�
Valrash: �Maybe you should purchase some then, my dark skinned friend,� he laughs.
Luna_Faline pulls Eclipse to me, �I�m all yours.�
Tewyn rips his remaining pants off, �They are gray dude! Gray!�
Cara�s eyes widen as she shakes her head, �NO�no...I wouldn�t like that at all.
Vin_Da_DM: �And that�s all I need,� Eclipse smiles and begins kissing Luna with �that kiss� again.
Valrash walks to the inn and purchases a room. Puts himself on the bed and starts talking to himself.
Clarice tries not to laugh.
^Shinta: �Well, I hope that�s all it ever turns out to be, I couldn�t stand losing you in any way,� shivering at her touch
Cara covers her eyes.
Tewyn: �Oh, like you haven�t seen it before, kid.�
Cara: �Don�t mistake me with Clarissa, she enjoyed watching...I never did.�
Valrash: �All is going according to plan, but I don�t think they will trust me for a long time. And they seem to hold each other in different regards.� He sighs, �But I do wish I didn�t have to be here to do this to people I don�t know. Its not right�Mother would disagree with what you decided.�
Luna_Faline melts in Eclipse�s arms forgetting the troubles and conflicts around us.
Tewyn: �Well�in either case, this better be the only male ass you see for a very, very long time.�
Valrash: �And it seems that the only one I can relate to is a female named Cara. She seems to not want to be here as much as I do. Maybe I will take her to you, she seems adequate for our task.�
Katie laughs softly and nestles her head in Shinta�s shoulder.
Cara nods her head meekly while in her mind she thinks, 'Yeah right, like to see you stop me if I set my mind to it.�
^Shinta holds her close, �Till you can show me otherwise, I will remain uneasy on the matter.�
Valrash takes off his breastplate and vorash and climbs in bed and thinks to himself, �That Tewyn�I like him. He reminds me of the daemons I played with as a child.�
Tewyn: �So anyone know the laws on public indecency, I think I may be guilty.�
Cara: �Guess you don�t want me to be like Mother then...giving it freely to whomever she pleased.�
Katie: �No one said the course of love was smooth.� Katie murmurs, wrapping her arms around him. �And nothing�s ever been easy with us, anyway.�
Clarice gasps as she remembers what Voyager said to Cara.
Tewyn looks at Cara covering himself, �I would prefer you were not like her in that sense, find love, and one to care for you like you deserve to have.�
^Shinta: �Well, guess I will have to learn what jealousy is all about, then won�t I ?�
Katie wrinkles her nose, �It sucks, trust me. But it�s normal.�
^Shinta laughs a bit, �So I have your permission to go punch him for trying to swoon you?�
Cara bites on her lip for a second, �And have you found such a love yourself?�
Katie: �No.� Katie says, �You should thank him for keeping me safe. And for wanting me to find happiness.�
Tewyn nods, �Twice, I have been lucky. The one you�re named after first showed me� And it took me a while, but Clarice showed me what it was really about.�
^Shinta: �Don�t think I can do that...Still say he wants that happiness to be his, but I�ll just keep my words to myself.�
Valrash: �Well, I can say one thing for these Warriors they�re a lot better than Father though.� He sighs, �But then again, maybe they are just fire resistant.�
Katie sighs and snuggles closer. �No wonder we�re such a great match. You are as big of a pain in the ass as I am, it seems.�
Valrash falls asleep with a debate going on for his soul to do as his mother would want or to oppose his father.
^Shinta: �Yes, I guess so, love makes a monk do a many a crazy things,� caressing her face.
Clarice: �I couldn�t have done that if you hadn�t shown me what it was like to experience complete trust.�
Katie: �Loving me is enough to make anyone crazy.� Katie whispers.
Clarice smirks, �So does this mean we can renegotiate the gallon per week now?�
Kyra:$ and somewhere, Kyra whispers "Fuck it. I'm tired. C'mon." and curls up on the bench with her head on Stryder's chest.
Vin_Da_DM: As full moons signal the completion of night�s descent over the capital city the Warriors get to enjoy a night of rest and relaxation with a little conflict thrown into the mix. But what would the dawning of a new day bring them?
Vin_Da_DM: Elsewhere; Voyager kneels on the cold black-tiled floor in front of a large silver throne upon which Lady Velarenyssa sits. �Your fleet grows in power with every passing moment milady. Soon, the galaxy shall feel your dark grip as you choke the life from every world that would dare oppose us.�
Vin_Da_DM: �The other planets are of no concern. The Gul-Qian cannot hide the artifact from me forever, I will find it�� Velarenyssa eyes blaze as she studies the miniature magical recreation of Zohar, the Gul-Qian home world, floating above her palm. �Then the doorway to the realm of the gods shall open to me��
Vin_Da_DM: $ End