Raiha Posted February 2, 2003 Author Share Posted February 2, 2003 [COLOR=royalblue][i]Nepenthe hunched her wings over her face and grimaced. Where to start.....Jenica shoved her playfully, and her wings disappeared into her back again. She straightened up and looked Kato in the eye.[/i] Jenica: As the Gaurdian and Keeper of this Forest....Nepenthe is going to explain her recent disapearance first. Now. Nepenthe: ....I went to see the Blue Mage. The one who has been locked in a self imposed cold sleep for thousands of years. I was hoping to wake him and get him to aid our fight against the Fire Witch King....but he refused. Siren: We had seen it coming, but there was no way to be sure. Nepenthe: He teased me and my ignorance....and I came back. The Blue Mage made no move to detain me, but he did play with me until it became uncomfortable. Kato: Play with you. Nepenthe: He forced me to touch him. Not in a terrible way, but his power made it impossible for me to refuse him. Jenica: Damn. [i]The silence grew heavy, then Rinalph shifted his position and knocked another shelf over.[/i][/COLOR] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raquel Posted February 2, 2003 Share Posted February 2, 2003 Siren yelped and snagged the fist sized crystal before it hit the ground... A book landed on her head and she groweled menacingly... Siren: Rinalph... He looked down sheepishly... Rinalph: Sorry Siren... She sneezed and stalked back to her original position... Siren: Anyways... Nepenthe, where is the Blue Mage now? Do you know? She toyed with the crystal, it's smooth surface clicking aginst her claws... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raiha Posted February 2, 2003 Author Share Posted February 2, 2003 [COLOR=royalblue]Nepenthe: Lazaza is in his temple...probably contemplating a hostile take over of the surrounding areas once more. Jenica: ...he won't come here. He's too afraid. Kato: What's to be afraid of here? [i]The female werewolf smiled at him, showing all of her very white, very pointed teeth.[/i] Jenica: Because [b]I[/b] am here....and when I am here, things happen to the forest that can not be rationally explained. Nepenthe: ...no kidding.[/COLOR] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicoTranzrig Posted February 4, 2003 Share Posted February 4, 2003 [COLOR=darkblue][i]Kato kept his back towards the wall, hands folded and relaxed.[/i] Kato: So we should fear you? Jenica: My fangs not making much of an effect on your composure? Kato: It would, If you were my enemy and since we're all under the same roof, it wouldn't be very polite if you tried to bite my head off. [i]Jenica's eye twiched. He didn't know who he was, but his eyes were mysterious as if he were shrouded in veils of ice. Though, he did have a warm nature and not that of a fighting spirit. She could change that, or at least someone in her clique.[/i] Siren: Now you must explain yourselves... Laitina: Well, to keep a very long and boring story short, I've kept careful watch over this forest for more than a millenia, watching it rot away...then *points to Kato* that guy over there happened to notice me in my hiding place and drew me out. At that time, I woke up and the forest was okay again. I blame it on him... Nepenthe: Interesting. Kato: I wouldn't jump to that conclusion. Jenica: Oh? But someone already has... [i]Kato thought for a moment...[/i] Kato: Very funny, poor Nelynn. Laitina: I think she wanted to eat you. Rinalph: Until she learns how to control her lust for unicorns, it'll be hard to keep you safe. Laitina: :rolleyes: Siren: Are you still drunk? Laitina: Kato said it'll help me get relaxed in front of a lot of people. Nepenthe: Okay, back to business. This forest is changing once more, in all events, to the state Laitina mentioned. And I don't think my companion would we too fond of that. Jenica: Hmph! Kato: So what can we do? Nepenthe: You, particularly, can start by learning how to control your abilities. We've seen you...travelling about in the forest...and your animal form can prove very useful in aiding Laitina, granting her the gift of speed. Kato: That'll be tough. Rinalph: We all have difficulties changing, it will develop overtime. Laitina: And how long do we have?[/COLOR] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raiha Posted February 4, 2003 Author Share Posted February 4, 2003 [COLOR=royalblue]Nepenthe: The Fire Witch King is gathering evil to his side...but it's a very slow process considering his location. This forest will be unharmed for a very long time. We have awhile to control ourselves. Siren: But you already have control. Nepenthe: Not over my finer magic....although getting somebody to let me practice my magic on is hard. Kato: Why's that? Jenica: They ususally end up dismemebered and dying.... Laitina: I know a resurection spell. Nepenthe: You can't counter white with chaos.[/COLOR] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicoTranzrig Posted February 6, 2003 Share Posted February 6, 2003 [COLOR=darkblue]Kato: Yeah, I guess it's not worth being a burnt corpse just for target practice. Laitina: But do we really have to test it out here? [i]Everyone looked to Nepenthe. Laitina and Jenica felt apprehensive towards testing their abilities in such a serene place.[/i] Nepenthe: Well, you can do it however you want, just come back here when night falls. Rinalph: On the mountainside should suffice enough. Laitina: No... [i]He turned to her and questioned her small ounce of authority with his posture. She backed up a little and spoke her reasons.[/i] Laitina: You never know what we'll hit out there. And, besides, I'm used to that place. I want to go somewhere I haven't been before. Kato: Like cloud nine? [i]Laitina pushed him and slapped him on the arm.[/i] Kato: I was only kidding. You always longed to go out of the forest and into the west. Laitina: Yes...can we train in the flats? Nepenthe: It's your choice... [/COLOR] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raiha Posted February 6, 2003 Author Share Posted February 6, 2003 [COLOR=royalblue]Nepenthe: But I must warn you. The flats are not safe. There are many packs of hunting Raspers.....they'll try to attack you, but if you kill any, Queen Bolred Hawk will be very angry. Jenica: You'll have to work on countering attacks only. Kato: ...sounds challenging. Jenica: Bolred won't like you killing her Raspers....so be careful. Laitina: I always heard Bolred was a kind matriarch. Nepenthe: You must have heard wrong...[/COLOR] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicoTranzrig Posted February 8, 2003 Share Posted February 8, 2003 [COLOR=darkblue]Kato: Either way, we'll beat the crap out of whoever these guys are and take our experience with us back home. Rinalph: You're probably going to be needing me then. Laitina: Yeah, all of us. Siren: Well, almost everyone. Someone needs to hold down the fort, while the rest have their time outdoors. Kato: Do you want to do it? Siren: No way...I'm pale as is. I need some sort of sunlight to signify what good is left inside me. [i]Jenica opened the door for them.[/i] Jenica: I'll stay. It'll be fun watching the trees grow. Kato: Um, okay... [i]Before they walked out, Jenica raised her voice and called out.[/i] Jenica: Nepenthe, you know where the stocks of weapons and other armaments are. See to it that our two "young" members are treated to some of it. Nepenthe: I got it...[/COLOR] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raiha Posted February 8, 2003 Author Share Posted February 8, 2003 [COLOR=royalblue][i]She led them through a bent over grove of trees, then they came across heavy metal grating...that led down to somewhere. With little effort, Rinalph picked it up and dropped it to one side. Nepenthe motioned for the others to stand aside, then as they did...she took a running start. With a delicate leap and a twist, she flew head first into the tunnel. Siren quickly followed, then spread her wings to control her descent. The others stared down warily...then Nepenthe's howling call came up.[/i] Nepenthe: It's okay! The spiders are in hibernation! Laitina: ....hooo boy. [i]Rinalph shrugged and jumped down as well. He landed in a quickly flowing stream, and was hauled to one side by Siren's heavy talons. Kato and Laitina followed as well....but were incredibly nervous.[/i] Siren: Relax....the demons in here were exorced years ago. [i]Nepenthe held up one glowing hand, and they followed her down some rough stone steps. She stopped them in front of a huge stone slab....[/i][/COLOR] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicoTranzrig Posted February 8, 2003 Share Posted February 8, 2003 [COLOR=darkblue][i]The inner depths of the cave had a slight blue haze as Kato and Laitina fell. They held close so they would be able to land right without killing themselves from the fall. They saw Siren pass in a flash, then saw Nepenthe and Rinalph, already partly dry, and walking the stone path leading towards a strange piece of art etched on the wall. Kato looked down and saw the blue water beneath them, glowing from the reflection of the sun. He saw the shallowness of the water and panicked. They were going in too fast and they would hit hard rock when they collided with the waters. Laitina's eyes opened wide and she looked up at the sun and let go of Kato. In the few seconds they had left, she spun in mid-air around and embraced him closely. She herself horizontally, with her back facing the water. Once she touched it, her body liquified, becoming exactly like the water, but she didn't let go of Kato giving him a place to fall safely. Once they rose back to the surface, she shifted back into herself and they both swam to dry rock, catching up with Rinalph and Nepenthe.[/i][/COLOR] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raiha Posted February 8, 2003 Author Share Posted February 8, 2003 [COLOR=royalblue][i]In the stone hall, she sighed and leaned her face against it. One hand stroked the smooth stone, and she traced the magic circle until it was completely done. The whole thing glowed black and the stone slid apart. Nepenthe smiled and the whole thing moved slowly....it slid out of place and the mortals entered quietly.[/i] Rinalph: Freaky. [i]She sighed and held up both hands, lit with blue energy. Huge murals glowed around them. Pictures of long days past, and heros of old. All of them echoed softly....whispering and pleading with the mortals.[/i] Kato: This place is heavy. Nepenthe: ...it is lovely. The weapons we need are all there.....but you must choose your own carefully. [i]She walked up to a huge painting of a celestial......and touched the staff in her hands. The whole thing glowed and the staff reformed in Nepenthe's outstretched hands. She smiled and touched her face to it. The staff changed quickly from gold to silver....and hummed to it's new mistress.[/i][/COLOR] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicoTranzrig Posted February 10, 2003 Share Posted February 10, 2003 [COLOR=darkblue][i]Kato looked around at the different battles that were occuring. He noticed a white horse that stood out. This piece of the huge mural was no battle at all. Nature surrounded the horse. Though it's feet were bloodstained and the shadow of a human figure stood in front, but was not shown. Kato noticed, from where he was standing, that the shadow seemed to come from him. The light source was there, but when he walked forward, it didn't change. Imitating Nepenthe, he reached out and touched the painting. He didn't recieve anything, but something felt different.[/i] Siren: No luck huh? Kato: I thought anyone could get a weapon from this place. Siren: Well, not it's not always about weapons, but more in the lines of, things that might help you later on. Nepenthe: You might have a difficult time realizing what you got because you don't have it right in front of you. But we're going to train, then perhaps you will know.[/COLOR] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raiha Posted February 10, 2003 Author Share Posted February 10, 2003 [COLOR=royalblue][i]Siren reverted and waltzed up to a painting of a sphynx half. Pressing her muzzle against it, she pawed the cool stone, then relaxed. White energy built up around the outline, and the same thing that had happened to Kato, happened to her. She drew back, happy. Nepenthe chuckled and tipped her staff over in her direction.[/i][/COLOR] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicoTranzrig Posted February 11, 2003 Share Posted February 11, 2003 [COLOR=darkblue][i]Laitina was drawn to the picture of the same white horse that Kato touched. But this time, she reached above the horse, to where someone would've mounted themselves on. Her eyes seemed to glow, reflecting the color of the light source from the waters behind them. Kato was beside her when she extended her arms and, in front of her, lay a long, strange chain, with a metal bucket at the end and a comfortable leather grip on the other.[/i] Laitina: Wow. [i]She crouched down and picked it up. Surprisingly light, she took it by the handle and gave it a crack. A pair of blades fell out of the bucket and created a light thud on the dusty rock. She picked it up and immediately fell in love with them. She wielded each Sai with continual grace and free form. She stood there, developing harmony with the weapons found inside the strange weapon, if it was a weapon at all.[/i] Kato: I guess you've found your baby. Laitina: What can I say? [i]Nepenthe picked up the chain and bucket.[/i] Nepenthe: That's strange, this has never happened before. Two weapons? [i]Siren reached for it and felt the smooth surface.[/i] Siren: I'll be fine without a weapon. Kato! Take it. [i]He took it into his hands. It was surprisingly light. But it didn't seem to serve any other purpose than to wack people with it. Judging from where Laitina touched the picture, it had a lot more that it actually seemed.[/i] Kato: Weird weapon... Nepenthe: I'm sure you'll find it useful in time. [/COLOR] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juu Posted February 11, 2003 Share Posted February 11, 2003 [color=ff00cc] [size=1]Nepenthe looked up towards the sky. It was getting rather warm, and the humidity seemed thicker. "We should hurry. It's already noon." Nepenthe spoke, pointing to the west. Laitina jumped, looking down at the ground. "I thought you said the spiders were hibernating!" Laitina squirmed, reaching for her ankles. "Only in the caves." Siren replied smugly. Laitina looked down at her bare feet and sighed. As the group neared a clearing, the sky seemed clear, without a bird nor tree in sight. It was silent, and all seemed to still in the windless plain. Blades of grass formed a vast sea of green. Each stood without speaking a word. Siren gave an erect posture as Nepenthe flew to the edge of the bush. "There's nothing he-" Nepenthe silenced her immediately. "They're watching." Laitina leaned forward, and glanced around. "I don't see anything." "Of course you don't. Not yets." Rinalph snorted, peering from behind a branch. "They're watching from the trees."[/color] [/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raiha Posted February 11, 2003 Author Share Posted February 11, 2003 [COLOR=royalblue][i]They sat down quietly, and Nepenthe began to polish the silver staff. Siren yawned and licked her chops...then contented herself by bathing her tail. Kato stared at the ground, and felt an overwhemling desire to eat...[/i] Laitina: What are we waiting for? Rinalph: Night. Nepenthe: Might as well sleep, they won't bother us until it's good and dark. Laitina: Just the advantage they need....wonderful. Nepenthe: I glow in the dark, don't panic. [i]She winked and flicked a smaller side wing at the shapeshifter, then settled back, hands behind her head. With a gusty sigh, she inhaled the scents of the field, and the beings around her.... Kato's horsey, comforting scent..... Siren's musky lion like smell...Rinalph's.....reek. And Laitina's cool crisp scent. Just like a icicle on a cold day. She could also detect the scent of feathers and blood. A sure sign of Raspers hunting.[/i] Siren: How long do we have? Nepenthe: I'll give it until sundown. Then the fun starts. Kato: Fun? Nepenthe: Of course. I find this whole thing amazingly refreshing.[/COLOR] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicoTranzrig Posted February 11, 2003 Share Posted February 11, 2003 [COLOR=darkblue][i]It was strange being with a group after spending a lot of time with Laitina. It felt disturbing to Kato that they would be going into battle to preserve the forest, a place that he never really put a lot of thought into. Just appreciated the calmness around him and the company he was fortunate to have. The others had a lot to fight for, as if this place meant much more than they voiced out. He wasn't even ready to fight, let alone with a strange contraption such as a bucket on a chain. "Come on," he thought, "at least put sharp edges on the outside." Nepenthe noticed his worried look and walked up to him.[/i] Nepenthe: Are you alright? [i]He didn't look straight into her eyes, continuing to look down on the ground, but he did acknowledge her presence.[/i] Kato: I'm not sure I do want to fight. It feels like every time I get into something is because I get pushed into it. [i]She sat down next to him, looking over the small natural pool.[/i] Nepenthe: You don't have to do this if you don't want to. Kato: I don't have a definite answer for you. I do have will to fight for a good cause, but my skills are nothing compared to what any of you have. Nepenthe: Well, you need to find out where your talents are. Kato: And how can I do that in such a short amount of time. [i]A short silence almost deafened Kato's ears. Nepenthe got up and looked towards the sky.[/i] Siren: Going somewhere? Nepenthe: I'm going to take our friend to the field. If anyone else wants to come along, I'm open for it... [i]Kato stood up and dusted himself off, dragging his weapon behind.[/i] [/COLOR] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raiha Posted February 11, 2003 Author Share Posted February 11, 2003 [COLOR=royalblue][i]She smiled, and stopped when they came into the center of the field. The others were a dark blur on the ground...and the sun was just begining to set. Nepenthe spread her wings and brandished her staff. She tapped it to the ground twice, then whirled around Kato and swung at his head. Instantly, his hand shot up to deflect it and she spun away.[/i] Nepenthe: Now.....defend yourself. Change your skin if you have to. [i]She spread all six wings, almost blinding him with the reflected lights....then laughed and attacked.[/i][/COLOR] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicoTranzrig Posted February 11, 2003 Share Posted February 11, 2003 [COLOR=darkblue][i]Kato sent a wave through the chain weapon, straightening it, preparing to swing it around his head and make his strike. It didn't seem so hard learning this contraption of his. It possessed many useful properties to cause blunt damage, hold, and scathe with the cold light metal. He thought it would be amusing to get the bucket part over her head and taking her down in mid-flight.[/i] Kato: This is going to be very interesting given that I don't know how to change form yet, and actually find it useful. Nepenthe: You'll learn, different circumstances trigger different actions in a person. Now make your first strike, before I make one of my own that'll crush you. [i]They others watched the battle between them from the edge of the forest as Kato took a defensive position and lowered his hands, preparing to swing the chain. Nepenthe stood in mid-air, preparing to dodge to prevent from being caught and dragged down to the ground. Her wings flapped slowly, then harder, causing her to bounce up and down, due to the tension of the situation. That was broken when Kato leaned back and shot forward, throwing a test swing. Convienently, the handle did not turn as well, but the chain seemed to stiffen a little. Nepenthe dodged that attack, quickly using her wings to drive herself backwards, but she noticed something as the cap passed dangerously close to her face. Something shined inside, it twisted and she heard it click.[/i] Nepenthe: Nice try, but now it's my turn...[/COLOR] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raiha Posted February 11, 2003 Author Share Posted February 11, 2003 [COLOR=royalblue][i]With a hefty shoved forward with both her hands, she screamed and the energy gathered in her palms.[/i] Nepenthe: Glory Rise. [i]A huge brand of energy shot up from underneath him, sending him upwards, then straight down again. Then the real attack absorbed itself and entered his system. She smiled and ducked the spinning chain. She held up her sword, and the chain wrapped itself around the entire length. He pulled back and she swung down violently....[/i][/COLOR] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicoTranzrig Posted February 12, 2003 Share Posted February 12, 2003 [COLOR=darkblue][i]He hit the hard ground with huge force, hearing a cracking sound, followed by feeling a sharp pain in his back. For a few seconds, he could barely breathe and tears of initial pain mixed with the dust. The others watched as Nepenthe took Kato out with one blow.[/i] Laitina: No! Stop it! [i]Siren raised her arm against Laitina's chest and held her back before she crossed the small bushes.[/i] Siren: Don't....she knows what she's doing. [i]Nepenthe gripped her sword and pulled back, dragging Kato towards her. The chain that was still caught on her sword and seemed to not let go.[/i] Nepenthe: Is this all you have? I've see more in you... [i]Gritting his teeth, Kato got on his feet slowly, assuming a crouching position. It seemed impossible to score a hit on Nepenthe. She seemed way too fast and strong for his abilities alone. But she insisted to continue fighting and find his innate abilities. He closed his eyes and remained silent. Concentrating all of his energy, his rage and frustration, he focused his emotions in his body; his muscles surged and he yanked backwards violently, almost tearing off Nepenthe's limbs if she hadn't let go of her sword. It fell to the ground and shattered into hundreds of pieces, freeing his chain He glared and leered at Nepenthe, now a mere opponent that he had to overcome.[/i] Siren: Didn't I tell you? [i]Nepenthe regrouped her thoughts and took a few flaps backwards. Now she got him active. While she could take him down again with her remaining energy, she knew that there was a possibility of missing, now that he knew what to look for. They key was getting close to him and taking him down from there. Kato straightened out his weapon again, preparing to charge...[/i][/COLOR] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raiha Posted February 12, 2003 Author Share Posted February 12, 2003 [COLOR=royalblue][i]He swung, and she flipped out of range, then scored a full combination in his face. He grimaced and limped back. Blood poured from his broken lips, and Laitina covered her eyes in agony. He spat out blood, and a bit anded on her chest. She flicked it back at him, then hissed. Ennergy errupted around him once more.....and her earlier attack began to convulse through his veins. His spine crunched forward and he hit the ground in pain. He tried to speak, but his vocal cords had already twisted.[/i] Siren: I don't believe it. Rinalph: She's forcing him to change.... Nepenthe: It works..... Kato: Umpmmmmm..... [i]He groaned as his body began to rearange itself. The nephil smiled and covered herself with gilded wings.[/i][/COLOR] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicoTranzrig Posted February 13, 2003 Share Posted February 13, 2003 [color=darkblue][i]The form Kato took seemed futile, only assuming a defensive position as a grounded horse. He kept silent as he dropped his weapon and was engulfed in a white light. The surrounding ground underneath him turned green with new life, extending the forest just a tiny bit more.[/i] Rinalph: Interesting, I wonder how he's going to defend himself now. [i]Nepenthe stared with wonder at the gracefulness of Kato's animal. It was difficult to point a sword at him, but she reassured herself that they were only practicing. Testing him, she flew in close and tightened her fists, aiming to strike him. Kato averted her punch towards his stomach, jumping off to the right. In the other's eyes Kato seemed just a blur in that short instant. Siren smirked.[/i] Siren: She might have a bit of a problem scoring a hit now...[/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raiha Posted February 15, 2003 Author Share Posted February 15, 2003 [COLOR=royalblue][i]She smiled and ducked underneath his hooves. His mane blew, and he snorted in defiance. She drew her bloodsword and pointed it at him. Before he knew what he was doing, he had reared, energy building up around his mouth. He released and the magic attack struck Nepenthe full in the chest. She was hurled back and slammed into the ground. In an instant, she had leapt back on to her feet and spat out blood.[/i] Nepenthe: .....rr. [i]She spread out her wings fully, and her own magic began to cover them. Her arms were oustretched to the side, and she howled. Magic unrestrained flew towards Kato....spiraling like a corckscrew.....and Nepenthe controlled it deftly.[/i][/COLOR] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicoTranzrig Posted February 15, 2003 Share Posted February 15, 2003 [COLOR=darkblue][i]It was an invisible force of energy that hit hard, but did not flow through Kato's body like last time. Instead, a good deal of the damage was absorbed by his horn. He got hurt, but part of that force to make him slightly stronger. Kato held his ground.[/i] Nepenthe: And I thought that you didn't know how to fight. [i]She knew that with each magic attack, his abilities would increase exponentially until she couldn't hurt him anymore. Physical attacks against him had to be plotted out carefully while staying clear of his own attacks. Kato prepared for the next turn of attacks, plotting his feet directly into the ground, shaking up the surrounding earth...[/i][/COLOR] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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