RPG Magic of the Heart

[Charlie Levoy]

The demon turned around and looked around for Mystika wo was still hiding in the trees as she examind her leg carefully to make sure that it wasn't something seriouse.
" I know you're here fairy. I will find one way or another and when I do you will suffer a slow death."
* Is that so? Well we shall see who kills who when I get out of this tree.* Mystika thought savagely.
After deciding that the cut wasn't to seriouse she thought of a plan to kill her uninvited guest.
* Lets see now. He is very good at dodging attacks on a seconds notice. So I need to get him when he's not paying attention, but that would mean I would have to distract him. Well how do I do that and get him from behind?*
Mystika thought as she watched her demon friend search around for her. She was so busy watching him and trying to come up with a plan that she didn't notice the person who was watching her from a near by tree. The demon went into a certain spot where Mystika couldn't see him so she tried to move a little so she could see him. Unfortunately she lost her footing and fell out of the tree. Landing back first on the ground near some rocks. She hit her head on rock with a small pointed edge causing her to start bleeding instantly.
Her vision began to slightly blur when the demon rushed at her with his raised sword. She somewhat saw an arrow soar straight into the demons kneck and watched the demon fall as blured blue blood spurted from the wound. Her vision got blurrier by the second and the last thing she saw before blacking out completely was the form of a man coming towards at a slow and steady pace.

[maikiratori]

Shi-su hurried over to Ryu and brought out a tiny bag with herbs in it. "Hold still, this might sting." She said in a calm voice, now that the monster had been taken care of she could do her medicinal work. She sprinkled some of the herbs on his abdominal wounds and chanted a few words in Elvish and ripped a part of her sleve off and wrapped it around his wounds. Shi-su prayed over him in Elvish for a few more minutes then she turned to the girl who had just joined them. "May I?" Shi-su asked without even waiting for an answer she took her dagger and slit her other sleve and looked to the man with wings, "Go get two or three sticks about this size and bring them back quickly." Shi-su tossed her freshly cut sleve (I know I'm spelling that wrong) to him and turned back to the girl. "This will probably hurt when he gets back, your arm is broken and I will have to straighten your arm. Would you like something to relieve the pain?" Shi-su asked and the girl nodded, trying to control herself enough to answer. Shi-su then reached for another bag and opened it to reveal some dried leaves of different shapes and sizes, she pulled out three different leaves and told the girl to open her mouth. "Suck on these and don't chew them, I don't have enough time to properly prepare the juice you'd normally drink, so suck on these and swollow your saliva three times and spit them out." The man was coming back with the sticks. Shi-su took the sticks from the man and prepared them quickly using her sleve to tie them together, the girl had spit out the leaves. Shi-su chanted while counting in her head how long it was until the girl's eyes lost their focus. "Get ready to hold her." Shi-su said to the man as the girl started to sway a little. She took the girl's arm in her hands and felt for the exact spot of the break, using her strong hands, she moved the broken bones back to gether and splinted the girl's arm in place and tying a length of cloth around the girl's neck and around the arm to hold it in place. The man held her still while Shi-su did this. Shi-su again chanted and prayed in Elven over the girl and sat back. "I think that should do it for now, the girl should wake up soon. By the way, what is your name, Sir?" Shi-su asked as she picked up the discarded leaves and dug a tiny whole under a nearby tree and buried the leaves.

[Inuyashafan418]

Ayumi woke up and said, "Where am i?" "Your in the Elven Forest, with us. I set your arm and you should be ok now. Just take it easy for a while." replied Shi-su. Ayumi didn't want to argue...this person helped her...without her she probably would have died..."Thank-you," Ayumi replied, "But how's the other guy that got hurt?...Was his name Ryu or something like that?" "He'll be fine too. Just rest for a little bit. We can't stay here long. Who knows what else could attack us." Shi-su replied. Ayumi nodded. She thought about what had just happened over the past day or two...1st she gets kicked out of the village...then she get's almost killed...[I]What an adventure this is going to be![/I] she thought. Then Shi-su left to see what herbs were in the area.
Then she heard Ryu talk to her, "How are you feeling?"
"Fine thank-you."
"So what IS your name? i never learned it...or at least i forgot."
"Ayumi Sato"
"So where are you from?"
"I'm not from anywhere you'd know"
"OK then...So what brings you to the Forest?"
"I got kicked out of the village"
"For doing what"
"No comment"

[Rhys Mayiessen]

[color=seagreen]OOC: I never really said she was racist, Arika, its just that Darmra doesn't view people that way because many people view demons as an evil race. That's why I never made your character answer the question directly cause I didn't know^^

[i]Darmra stared into Kilani's eyes as she stared into hers. Darmra could see that she was telling the truth.

Darmra bowed low.
Darmra-[/i]"I am sorry if I have offended you. I did not mean to cause you any misgivings or grief. It's just that I have not met many like you, like all of you. Many just go along with the sterotypes without knowing the person they are confronting. Maybe you have the Magic of the heart because you don't care about what race the person is. I am glad to meet you."

[i]Darmra stuck out her hand and smiled warmly. Kilani took it in her own without hestation, her eyes sparkling merrily. The others seemed to take this as a sign to talk again, and so began talking amongst themselves.

Darmra-[/i]"I would be happy to help you and your sister. You have shown me a true kindness today."

[i]Kilani-[/i]"I'm sure my sister would be happy for your help."[/color]

[maikiratori]

Shi-su wasn't just looking to see what herbs were near by, but also for her mother's pendant. Her search proved fruitless, there were no herbs that she needed and she couldn't find her mother's pendant. 'It seems I've lost you mother.' Shi-su thought as she made her way back to the others. "Have any of you seen a silver pendant on a delicate silver chain. The pendant should look very similar to a bird poised for flight." Shi-su asked as she walked back up to her new compainions. She looked around at them, but didn't see any recognition in their eyes. Shi-su sighed and prepared her patients for travel.

[Revelation]

[size=1][color=ff66cc][i]Looking at the others, she looked to Darmra and Yume. She knew they would be good help. As she stood up, she looked to the stars. One particular one was glowing brightly. She then ran to a tree and jumped to the branches until she reached the top. She looked into that direction and listened closely. They were coming.

Once she came back down, she looked to the two.[/i]

"They're on the move. Come, we must go." [i]Kilani said as she ran.[/i]

[i]While running, she turned into a [URL=http://www.equiworld.net/en/breeds/spanishmustang/Wakan2014.jpg]black Spanish Mustang[/URL]. Darmra looked to the running horse come back to her and Yume. The two got on and Kilani ran fast through the woods, once the thickened forest grew thin and they could see the sky, Kilani started to grow wings and she started to kick up and she started to fly. The three were in the sky and flying towards a large castle. It was a matter of time till Kilani could get there.

Soon, the three were there and Kilani flew to a gate and she steadily flew down and landed. She awaited the guards to open the gate. They looked outside and saw the horse and the two people. They were suspicious.[/i]

"Who goes there?" [i]One of the guards asked.[/i]
[i]Kilani shapeshifted back to her human form.[/i] " 'Tis, I! Sister of the Queen, Sorceress of this kingdom, and General of the Army. Open this gate and let us through!"
"No! We do not believe you!" [i]The guard said.[/i]
"If you do not open this door, I will be forced to break this down." [i]Kilani had said.[/i]
"Let us see you try. This gate is unbreakable." [i]The guards said.[/i]
"And why is that? Is it because it was forged from the most precious metal and wood here upon this kingdom and cannot be broken for the reason that it is sealed with magic?" [i]Kilani said mockingly.[/i]
"How should we know?" [i]One of the guards said.[/i]
"Fine then. Patefacio ostium!" [i]Kilani had said.[/i]

[i]Suddenly, the gates stared to open by itself. The guards were nervous and they ran to get help. Soon, when the gates were totally open, an army stood there. As did the ranking sergeant. He looked to the three. Then he finally focused on Kilani. Squinting through the night sky and trying to focus. He soon knew who she was.[/i]

"Lady Kilani. It is good to see you, yet again. Pardon these guards. I shall escort you to the Queen. She was worried." [i]the Sergeant had said.[/i]
"That is quite all right. At the next time I leave this castle, bring those in the army who know me well to guard this gate. Understood, Sergeant Cambriant?" [i]Kilani had said as she and the others walked in.[/i]

[i]He nodded and bowed to her. He then walked the guards and the army away from the gate. Kilani waved her hand and the gates shut themselves.

As the three went in, many people came and bowed to her. She greeted them and went off to the Queen's room. She knocked and the Queen's servant answered the door. She looked to Kilani and bowed and let the three in. The Queen turned and saw her.[/i]

"Baby sister. Are you alright? Did you have difficulties? Did you succeed in finding people to protect me?" [i]The Queen had asked nervously.[/i]
"Calm yourself, Lillianna. I have two people who could help us. They have the magic of the heart as I do." [i]Kilani said as she turned to Yume and Darmra. She looked to them.[/i] "Darmra. Yume. Come meet the Queen, my sister."

[i]Darmra and Yume walked to the Queen. Yume bowed to her and Lillianna nodded her head politely. Darmra did the same. Queen Lillianna smiled to them. Kilani smiled as well.[/i]

"Come, come. We must have a feast in your presence. You must be straving as well. Journeing out there. I must say I know somewhat of journies. But, come. We shall have a feast in your name." [i]The Queen had exclaimed. She rang for her servant.[/i]
"Yes, your highness?" [i]the Servant had said.[/i]
"Come, Hyacinth. Let us spread the word of our feast to those who wish to come. Send word to our friends in the village, the town. Those closeset and who would not judge. Well, rarely anyone does. Come, come. Let us go. Ah, just a minute. We must get them washed up and give them clean, comfortable clothes. Hyacinth, will you get me Astaria and Astella Adumisan- the clothing designers, Johnathan- the famous decor planner, and have those not working clean, cook, and make this a grand feast. Well, not so grand. We do not want our guests to feel uneasy. Just prepare a nice feast." [i]Queen Lillianna had said as she left the room.[/i]
"A feast in our honor?" [i]Yume had asked surprised.[/i]
"'Tis my sister's wish. This is what she does when something is accomplished. She loves what she does as does everyone. It makes them feel good about themselves for she helps as well as everyone. She does not like being treated as a royalty, but someone who is loyal to their kingdom. Come, let us go see Yolinda, Astaria, and Astella." [i]Kilani said as she escorted the two to the large lobby.[/i]

[i]Once down there, Lillianna had met with Yolinda and the Adumisan twins. Kilani smiled as she greeted the three.[/i]

"Johnathan. Astaria, Astella. Pleasure to have you with us once again." [i]Kilani greeted.[/i]
"The pleasure..." [i]Astaria began with a country accent.[/i]
"Is ours." [i]Astella finished with a country accent.[/i]
"Yes. The pleasure is all ours." [i]Johnathan had said with a british accent.[/i] "Now, what shall we do for this feast of yours?" [i]He directed the question to Lillianna.[/i]
"Astaria, Astella. Meet Darmra and Yume. Darmra is a..." [i]Kilani had said unfinished.[/i]
"A demon. We know and a beautiful demon she is." [i]Astaria had said.[/i]
"Yes. She is, dear sister. Look at her beautiful golden eyes." [i]Astella had said.[/i]
"They are beautiful and golden. I am wondering. Do you have..." [i]Astaria began.[/i]
"Wings, were you to ask the lovely demon?" [i]Astella finished.[/i]
"Yes." [i]Astaria said as she looked to her twin sister.[/i]
[i]The two now looked to Darmra.[/i] "Do you?"
"Uhm. Yes, I do." [i]Darmra replied.[/i]

[i]Kilani chuckled a little and then looked to Yume who stared at the people. She went over and led her to the twins. Astella switched her gaze to the beautiful human looking creature.[/i][/size][/color]

[inti]

[i]Poor Shi-su[/i] thought Kyu as the small ragtag group was preparing to leave. Shi-su had lost her mother's pendant. It looked kind of like an Aven pendant, one only given to those who were highly ranked or royal. Shi-su may have been related to an Aven priestess, but you could never tell these days. What with all of the inter-racial se..... never mind.
'Listen, if you're all going to travel this forest, I'll have to go with you. I know the forest better than any of you. Well, I think so anyway. This being the Sacred Forest of my Ancestors and all. You must be careful not to harm the plants, they're filled with magic that targets all non-elven creatures. It hurts, believe me. So anyway, why were you lot here in the first place? A LOT has been happening in this forest lately and it's hard to keep up with it all.'

[G.D. Ryoko]

[COLOR=royalblue]Yume started to blush after reciving the comment from the twins.

"Heh,heh,heh, I`m not really all that pretty." sain Yume shyly.

"But indeed" said Astaria "You are" finished Astella.

Yume turned to Darmra and started to talk to her.

"I never feasted with a Queen before, have you?"

"No, I haven`t ." Answered Darmra

"You guys will be fine" said Kilani."Just mind your manners."

"What about the rest of the guest that are comming, what would they say when they see me?"Asked Darmra

"Don`t worry about it. If they say something mean,I`ll punch them in the gut" whispered Yume.

She and Darmra began to laugh.[/COLOR]

[maikiratori]

Shi-su ignored Kyu's remarks about the forest, she'd been living in the forest unnoticed until today, for many years. She knew the forest better than most, maybe not as well at Kyu, but better than almost anyone else. She knew how much the magic hurt, but she and the forest had come to an agreement. She protected the forest and the forest would protect her. She helped Ryu and Ayumi prepare to leave. She made shur their wounds were bound tightly or held securely in place. By the time they were ready to leave, the sun was very low on the horizon. "We won't be able to go very far once the sun is down." Shi-su said quietly as the walked along the forest floor. Shi-su prefered to be in the trees, but she would make due. Then there was the problem of feeling lost without her mother's pendant. Shi-su sighed heavily and stared at the ground as they walked, unconciously searching for the pendant.

[Inuyashafan418]

Ayumi saw how much Shi-su fretted over her wounds and Ryu's as well. "Thank you so very much! I will be forever indebted to you. I probably would have died if you weren't there!"
"Really! It wasn't a big problem. Don't worry about it." Shi-su replied.
"I'm sorry about your mother's pendant. If I see anything that looks like it i'll tell you, alright?"
"Sounds good to me."
Then they started on their way [I]Why am I acting like a sweet little girl!?!? I'm definately not one![/I] Ayumi thought. [I]Well, I'm stuck now. I think i'm going to like these people. I'm surprised they don't know who I am! Almost every creature I run into knows what a big theif I am. Strangely, I don't want to steal from these people. I don't know why I feel so connected, but I will still keep my guard up.[/I] Her arm hurt very badly but she didn't want to show her pain. She didn't want to seem weak. She also felt she could actually trust these people! Considering she had just met them today, she wouldn't completely trust them. Not yet.

[inti]

Shi-su ignored most of what Kyu had said. A lot of people did. Kyu knew it was the Aven pride in his blood, mixed with the Elven knowledge of forests, but even though he knew what the problem was, he still couldn't fix it.
'I'll go and scout the trees ahead, there is an Umber Hulk breeding ground nearby, that's probably why we were attacked by the one before. It was most likely protecting it's territory,' Kyu spoke softly to the small group. It looked like Shi-su already knew about it, by the look on her face, compared to the shocked expressions everyone else's faces held. How was it possible that Shi-su knew about the breeding grounds though? He'd have to talk with her later, maybe it was linked to her mother's pendant.
He flew ahead, and sure enough, there was a small grassland area just ahead. The Umber Hulk breeding grounds. [i]Hold on a sec...[/i]
Umber Hulks did like shiny objects, and didn't Shi-su say that the pendant was silver? If she did know about the breeding grounds, then surely she'd know that shiny items fascinated the Umber Hulks? Kyu hoped she wasn't planning to look for the pendant in the Hulk territory. It was breeding season, there'd be nests everywhere...
Kyu quickly dived back into the forest, tracking the short, newly cut path in the undergrowth that the group had left behind them. They were nowhere to be found...
The path ended at the breeding grounds...
[i]Oh crap...[/i]

[Rhys Mayiessen]

[color=seagreen]That felt good, [i]Darmra thought.[/i] I haven't laughed in the longest time, in fact I don't remember the last time I laughed.

[i]Darmra watched in amusment as the twins and Yume talked about different things happening in the world. Her smile disappeared though when Yume started talking about the possiblity of a war between demons and every other race on Reameth.

The twins joyful attitude seemed to be darkened by the discussion too. Darmra walked up to Yume and asked the twins if they would be excused.

Yume seemed to see the dark expression on her face cause she looked worriedly at Darmra.
Yume-[/i]"What's wrong Darmra?"

[i]Darmra shuttered.
Darmra-[/i]"The war that's what. I know we're suppose to be protecting Kilani's sister, but don't you think that our...powers could be used else where. Like the war."

[i]Yume-[/i]"But you don't know for a fact that the war will happen."

[i]Darmra nodded her head emphically.
Darmra-[/i]"I do know that the war is going to happen. Its been hanging over our heads for a while now, it will happen and soon."[/color]

[Revelation]

[size=1][color=ff66cc][i]Kilani could feel a sudden change of emotions in the air, particularly towards Darmra. She walked over and tapped Darmra on the shoulder.[/i]

"It seems that you are worried about the war. Am I correct?" [i]Kilani asked.[/i]
[i]Darmra said nothing.[/i]
"That is exactly why I asked you to protect my sister. Those who are trying to kill my sister are the ones who are trying to start a war. Those who are aligned with my sister will help her, those who are not will try to kill those who interfere. Just think that you will be helping prevent a war. Put it away from your minds this moment. We have a feast to think about. And, there will be no fighting when it comes to you two. Darmra, if someone should say something about you, just smile and take it as a comment. They will then leave you alone. If they do keep saying things, turn to them and say, "Excuse me, do you have a problem with my race? Are you racist?" and they shall leave you alone. Now, Astaria would like to see you and Astella would like to see Yume. Come, come. Let us go and decorate you, as I love to say." [i]Kilani said as she walked towards the two.[/i]
"What colors for the feast?" [i]Johnathan asked as he held up 10 different colors.[/i]
"Like the shimmering ocean blue colors and the starlit night, I want the feast to make this room glow. I want the Queen's protectors to glow and shimmer and sparkle like the brightest stars in the sky. I want this room to make every glass twinkle with color." [i]Kilani replied as she kept walking.[/i] "Here are you victims, I mean the girls. Astaria, Astella. Let these two choose what they like best and you shall blend it for them. The color, the way the outfit flows. Everything should be accustomed to them. Understood?" [i]Kilani said as she was about to leave.[/i]
"It is well..." [i]Astaria began.[/i]
"Understood." [i]Astella finished.[/i]
"Your lordship." [i]The Adumisan Twins said together.[/i]
"Come with me, Darmra. Your inner beauty will come out and shine like the bright sun tonight." [i]Astaria had said.[/i]
"Yume, we shall make the full moon cry as we see bring out [i]your[/i] inner beauty. It shall be known tonight that you are one woman who does not mess around with who she is." [i]Astella had said to Yume.[/i]

[i]Astaria led Darmra to a private room and showed her all the clothing and colors that she had. As did Astella to Yume. Kilani knew it was going to be a feast that everyone remembered.[/size][/color][/i]

[inti]

Kyu rushed through the fields, trying desperately to find Shi-su and the others. He resorted to calling out to them, but it didn't work.
[i]They must be on the other side of the grounds by now[/i] thought Kyu.
He was halfway across the field when there was a loud rustling in the bushes.
'Thank the Gods I've fou---' Kyu started as he turned to face the sound, but he was cut short as the fear shot through him.
There were three fully grown Umber Hulks standing in front of him. Behind the Hulks were three demons with whips and energy balls conjured in their hands.
[i]Wait a sec... I thought that kind of magic had long been extinguished... wait... the demon Leader!!! He claimes to have some way to use the old magic! Maybe...[/i] Kyu's worried thoughts raced through his mind. He looked closely at the floating balls of plasma. [i]Hold on...[/i]
Kyu sighed in relief. They were just tricks. For a second there he had actually been worried.
Still, the situation at hand [b]definitely[/b] wasn't pretty. He was the only one here, aside from the beasts ahead, and there were SIX of them!!!
Kyu drew his sword and rose into the air.
The demons also rose off the backs of the Hulks.
All of a sudden it felt like someone had hit him square in the stomach. [i]The demons are taming the Hulks to use for war...[/i] The realisation was sickenning.
He knew there was nothing to do but fight, but for some reason, his instincts told him to wait, to bide his time.
He ignored those instincts, rushing into battle.
The Hulks couldn't fly, so his plan was to attack the demons first, up in the air, then swoop on the Hulks until they'd had enough and left.
The demons rushed at faster-than-anticipated speeds towards Kyu, their weapons drawn for the fight.
He faked a dive to the ground and zoomed to the right, heading upwards.
The demons flew after him, getting faster and faster.
When he was around 60 feet up in the air, Kyu flipped into one of the demons, his sword in front. The demon met him with equal force and skill. It was a deadlock. The worst thing about it was that there were two more demons to go after this one.
Kyu quickly kicked the demon he was fighting in the shin then drew his dagger and slashed it across the face. The demon's wounds instantly healed.
'What the f---' he was cut off by an uppercut to his chin.
He was knocked unconsious, and fell through the air.
Shi-su, Ryu and Ayumi were entering the Breeding Grounds below, after hearing all of the commotion. Their faces were horror stricken as they watched the one-sided fight going on above.

[Inuyashafan418]

"What's happening here?" Ayumi asked.
"Oh no...Kyu..." Ryu replied.
"We HAVE to help him!" Ayumi screamed, "but Ryu and I are both injured! If only I wasn't stupid enough to let my guard down for that second I got slashed!" She mentally kicked herself.
"I'm the only one that can help!" said Shi-su. Then she pulled out her weapon and yelled to Ryu and Ayumi, "Stay there and don't move! You'll get hurt even more!" Then she charged to the battle-scene.
Ryu huffed, "We can't just let them get hurt....But how can we help them?"
"I've got the Magic of the Heart...so Kyu says...but I don't know how to use it...I guess there's nothing we can do now," said Ayumi.
"NOTHING WE CAN DO??? There HAS to be SOMETHING!!" Ryu yelled.
"Whoah. You really want to help them, don't you?"
"Well, yeah! Shi-su treated our wounds and Kyu scouted for us! Now they're both going to get hurt! We can't just sit here and do nothing!!!"
"Well, if you're so bright, what do you think we can do?? I have a broken arm and you have some pretty nasty wounds yourself! WE CAN'T FIGHT! Face it, we're too injured to fight. Kyu and Shi-su will be fine. I know it."
Then Ryu's mind was racing...[I]What can we do?? It seems like there's no hope...Hey! If we escaped the slavers, what's a few demons and Umber Hulks gonna do?[/I]

[maikiratori]

'We can't fight like this.' Shi-su thought as she saw Kyu fall from the sky and noted the Umber Hulks waiting for him on the ground. "Can you two take care of yourselve's while I go ahead. If you can, try to skirt around the edge of the breeding grounds, I know that you might not want to because you want to help, but in your condition, I don't want either of to-" Shi-su was cut off when a demon threw a spear and landed by chance by the tiny group. "Hurry!" Shi-su hissed and, ran towards Kyu and the Umber Hulks, while pulling out Chansu, her kodachi.
Shi-su blended with the forest well, the forest protecting her while she went to help her friend and to rid the forest of the demons and Hulks. Shi-su snuck up behind one of the lower flying demons, and thrust Chansu into it's throat, slicing to the left and should have decapitated him. But even with the lingering Elven magic that the blades still retained, her kodochi hardly effected the demon. Shi-su gasped a little and stared. 'What the hell was going on? The demon wasn't dying as he should have and as she looked around, she realized that the Hulks weren't acting normally, instead they were acting like semi-tamed beasts. This realization hit her like a battering ram. 'What are we going to do now?' Shi-su thought as the demon turned and smiled crulely at her. "Looky boys, we got ourselves a play thing. We'll have lots of fun tonight." The demon reached for her and Shi-su jumped back lightly. "You shall not touch me." Shi-su spat at the demon and started climbing the trees and ran lightly along the branches until she came close to Kyu's prone form on the ground, with two more demons waiting for her. 'Damn, what am I going to do now?' Shi-su thought as she crouched in the shadow of the boughs.
Shi-su gritted her teeth and leapted down, landing lightly by Kyu's head. Shi-su knelt by him and lifted his head. "Kyu, wake up! I need your help to get us out. The other two shouldn't fight and we both know they will if they feel the need. Please wake up" Shi-su whispered, moving so slowly the demons didn't see her. Shi-su grabbed her medicine pouch and pulled out a pinch of a veru pungent smelling herb. 'Please don't make a sudden movement.' Shi-su thought as she sprinkled the herb under his nose and prayed that he wouldn't move too much when he smelled it.

[G.D. Ryoko]

Yume and Darmra pick out the colors that they wanted for their dresses. Yume was being fitted for her dress.

"This is a lovely starlit blue color that you picked out.You really look lovely." said Astella

"Oh, umm thank you." replied Yume.

"What`s the matter? You seem out of it."said Astella

"Oh, I was thinking about Darmra. What if someone really does say something and it hurts her?" said Yume

"Don`t worry, I`m sure that Darmra will be just fine." said Astella

"Yeah but still...I`ve been to many places where people would look at me funny and well I didn`t like that but Darmra has a worst problem because she is a demon." said Yume

"Don`t worry, it`s going to be the Queen`s guest so I`m certain they will mind their manners." said Astella.

[Rhys Mayiessen]

[color=seagreen][i]Darmra looked at the pretty violet colour she had picked out for her dress. It match her well. Darmra sighed as the semestress worked on fitting it to her. It didn't feel right, thinking about a dress when a war was going to break out any day now. But there was nothing to do about it now.

Darmra turned around when the semestress was done to show Astaria her dress. Astaria beamed with joy.
Astaria-[/i]"Oh you look just wonderful Darmra! I'm sure no one will even notice your race. The only thing that gives it out is your eyes."

[i]Darmra sighed again and smiled at Astaria. It was so nice to meet some people that didn't cower in fear when she walked by or threw stuff at her. It seemed as though Kilani's sister was a good ruler.
Darmra-[/i]"Thank you, Astaria. Now let us go and see what your sister is doing to Yume."[/color]

[Revelation]

[size=1][color=ff66cc][i]Astaria smiled and noticed that Darmra's wings were hidden. Perhaps a little more was in store. She stopped Darmra and brought her back inside.[/i]

"A thought is in process, Demoness Darmra. Perhaps we should put on a show for our majesty's other guests. We shall show them your beautiful wings. Let us hide them with this beautiful glimmering violet/lavender cloak. When the time is right we shall pull the cloak off and show them the splendor of your race. We shall show them not all demons are evil. Only those who wish to kill and be without guilt." [i]Astaria had said.[/i]
"We're going to show them my wings?" [i]Darmra asked with confusion.[/i]
"If you wish not to, then it will not happen. It is your choice." [i]Astaria had replied.[/i]

[i]Darmra thought for a moment.

Meanwhile, Kilani looked to the ballroom and noticed the beautiful, flowing colors. It was going to be a wonderful feast. She then walked to where her sister was and looked around.[/i]

"It looks beautiful, your majesty." [i]Kilani said happily.[/i]
"Why thank you, your lordship." [i]Lillianna replied.[/i]
"I just hope that this will bring a message of hope to those who believe that this war will soon go on. Lillianna, I want you to announce a few things." [i]Kilani replied with a serious tone.[/i]
"Oh? And what would that be?" [i]Lillianna replied.[/i]
"I want you to tell our guests that you wish for no war. That you wish for peace with all races. Explain to them that this feast is a welcome to our outer kingdom guests, Darmra and Yume. And after you do that, I shall announce a few things as well." [i]Kilani explained.[/i]
"Hmm. A lot to ask. But, for you, my baby sister, anything. After all, you have done more for me than I have done for you in years." [i]Lillianna replied with a smile.[/i]
"I thank you. Now, I must go and see how the Adumisan twins are coming by. If you shall excuse me."

[i]With that, Kilani left her sister and walked to where the Adumisan twins were. She knocked on the door and Astella answered the door.[/size][/color][/i]

[Rhys Mayiessen]

[color=seagreen][i]Darmra smiled.
Darmra-[/i]"It might be interesting to see what they do when I reveal them. Yes I will."

[i]Darmra concentrated and a picture of her wings, as black as night with a leathery texture came to mind. Darmra opened one eye.
Darmra-[/i]"You might want to stand back. They come out suddenly."

[i]Astaria nodded and stepped back, watching Darmra with interest in her eyes. Wings burst from her back wings that looked exactly like the ones she had called to mind. They were as long as her arms length and looked fragile.

Astaria-[/i]"Are those just for show or can you actually fly with them?"

[i]Darmra smiled.
Darmra-[/i]"I know they don't look long enough or strong enough but yes I can fly with them."

[i]Astaria tried to put the cloak over them.
Astaria-[/i]"Could you um...fold your wings?"

[i]Darmra-[/i]"Oh yes of course sorry"[/color]

[Inuyashafan418]

Ayumi was running with Ryu away from the battle. Shi-su gave us distinct instructions to run away...But...She kicked herself mentally again for letting herself be slashed...But there was nothing she could do when she saw something shiny out of the corner of her eye...It was the pendant Shi-su was talking about! "Shi-su!" Ayumi screamed, "I found the pendant!" Shi-su was too busy with Ryu that she didn't hear Ayumi's cries. Then Ayumi thrust the pendant into her pack and ran because one of the Umber Hulks (Minus a Demon, thankfully) started to charge them! Ayumi was in GREAT pain...she felt like she was going to collapse! Then she saw Ryu trip and fall! He had been knocked uncouscious! "Oh No!" she thought.

[maikiratori]

(I think it was Kyu not Ryu, but that's ok...I roll with the flow)
Shi-su thought she heard a faint screaming of her name, 'I hope they're not in trouble!' Shi-su thought as she tried to wake Kyu up. 'C'mon damnit! wake up!!' Shi-su thought as she glanced around quickly, the demons were closing in around them and if he didn't wake up soon, the demons would see her.

[G.D. Ryoko]

Kalani walked in to the room to see how things were going.

"Well, you look very lovely, Yume." said Kalani

"Thank you, Kalani." replied Yume

"I think I did a mighty fine job, don`t you agree Miss Kalani"? said Astella, studing her work of art.

"Yes, you did Astella. It`s a really beautiful dress." said Kalani

"Are Darmra and Astaria finished up?" asked Yume

"Almost, they should be finished shortly." said Kalani

"I can`t wait, I`m actually going to feast with a queen. Wait till I tell everyone back home about this."said Yume

Afterward, she walked out of the dressing room.

[inti]

Kyu began to stir {finally, sorry for being so long guys}. He could smell something awful, and hoped it wasn't his own decaying body. He looked up and around slowly. What he saw wasn't his dead body (thankfully) but it was Shi-Su, she was slowly tending to his wounds, getting faster all the time, she seemed to be rushing. She was deadly quiet.
'Don't speak Kyu, the demons and those tame Hulks are surrounding us, so when they reach us we'll have to fight our way out of the breeding grounds. Don't worry about Ayumi and Ryu, I told them to run off quickly and quietly, they should be fine. So long as we don't lead the demons and Hulks anywhere.'
Kyu was shocked at what Shi-Su had just told him. She had told Ayumi and Ryu to run off?? By themselves?!
Shi-Su saw the terror spring into his questioning eyes.
'What...'
'Umber Hulks will be all around the breeding grounds for at least a mile radius until their breeding season is over. They will be patrolling the areas day and night. What if Ayumi and Ryu run into one? They are too weak to fight, and will be too slow to run...' the actual horror of the situation was only just dawning on Kyu as he said the words.

[Inuyashafan418]

(Ryu tripped and fell while he was running away...)

Ayumi shook Ryu in an attempt to wake him up...[I]Wake up! We can't wait like this...There could be Umber Hulks around![/I] she thought. Then she turned around and saw one. [I]Uh-oh[/I]
Ryu had just started to stir when Ayumi screamed, "RUN!!"
"What?" Ryu replied.
"There's an Umber Hulk behind us!! NOW RUN!"
Ryu was too groggy to run so Ayumi pulled out her sword to try to scare away the Umber Hulk...It didn't work. Suddenly, her sword started to glow! [I]What's going on with my sword?? It's never 'glowed' before...[/I] Then her arm stopped hurting! [I]Wow! This is my chance to get this thing away from us!![/I] She circled it and thrust her glowing sword in the back like she did with the last one...Apparantly that was their weak spot. It fell with a thud. Thankfully, it was smaller and it fell away from Ryu. Ryu finally woke up fully! "Whoah! How'd you do that??" he said.
"I dunno, but i think we should run before more come! They could smell the blood on me, so let's go!"
As they were running, Ayumi thought, [I]Why was my sword glowing?? Was this the 'Magic of the Heart'? Is Kyu right?? I'll ask him ....if I ever see him again...But now, I have to RUN![/I]