RPG The Holy Ocean

[Frankie]

[COLOR=darkred]Once the noticed he didnt fall over dead they all started to eat as well. [B]"Well its about bloody time..."[/B] Rain heard someone say.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=darkred]The sound of grinding rock followed that. The rock wall with the writting started to move like a sliding door at a supermarket. A short little man with bright red hair, mustache, and beard walked in. Another small man followed him but had blackish grey hair. They were both short and carrying axes on their backs similar to the Minotaurs oversized one.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=darkred][B]"Uh..."[/B] Rain paused. [B]"Who are you guys."[/B][/COLOR]

[COLOR=darkred][B]"Names not important missy. Bout time you got here though, but ya reek of blood, what happend?"[/B] The red haired one said first.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=darkred]The black haired one frowned, or what seemed like one from below all that hair, [B]"Cant ya tell? Siyavash has finally be brought down. Ever since he went nuts and started ignorin our orders every time he comes around we shut shut out gate and wait."[/B][/COLOR]

[COLOR=darkred][B]"We are sorry for imposing on your meal, It is just... we havnt eaten much in the past few days."[/B] Rain said quietly and started feeling very ashamed.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=darkred]The black haired one let out a brutish laugh, [B]"Hah no worries lass it is there for eatin and eatin is what your doin so its notta goin to waste. But uh... Where did ya all come from?"[/B][/COLOR]

[COLOR=darkred]Virgil was the first to answer due to he was the first with an empty mouth as every had taken a bite. [B]"Korina Village in the Wild Wood forest and we are headed to the peaks to Haindru mountains. Hey by any chance can you tell us what the writing on that wall said?"[/B][/COLOR]

[COLOR=darkred]The two men looked at each other and the red haired one spoke up first, [B]"Nothin important, it just says 'entrance'"[/B][/COLOR]

[COLOR=darkred]Just about everyone either dropped their forks or sighed in anguish. All that wokr to figure it out and it was just a sign to say there was a door there. What a way this was turning out to be.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=darkred]Rain swallowed and glanced at the armor,[B] "Then what does that say over there, over the armor?"[/B][/COLOR]

[COLOR=darkred]They both glanced at each other and the black haired one spoke in another language for a moment and then said,[B] "Go ahead and tell them. I need to head back to the main chambers and tell the others what has happend."[/B][/COLOR]

[COLOR=darkred]After he left and the stone door slid shut again the red haired dwarf smiled, [B]"A long time ago we had a great leader, he was part of the royal army back when Queen Sistania was still ruling. He was in charge of one of her royal army platoons however after her and the kings dissapearance or downfall he was driven away and we dwarves were looked down upon. I guess the queen brought tolerance and once she was gone so was the tolerance. Needless to say that was a while ago and a few years back he died due to that Minotaur going crazy. It used to obay our orders and protect these hallways from intruders only when we saw a need to defend it. If it was some person who was just lost we left it be and left little hints as to how to get out, however one day he stopped payin attention and started killin anyone who wandered in."[/B][/COLOR]

[COLOR=darkred]Rain nodded, [B]"Oh then you might know where this passage way Queen Sistania writes about in her book. The writing is so smudged and smeared we cant even read the parts in our language, but there is some in yours."[/B][/COLOR]

[COLOR=darkred]The man scooted over to the table where the book lay open next to rain, [B]"Hmmm. Well its a good thing you asked me because you would have never found it otherwise. Now ill tell you ut only if you tell me the real reason you guys are climbing the mountains."[/B][/COLOR]

[COLOR=darkred]Rain sighed and took the next twenty minutes to explain their entire story, about where she used to live, how she got here, who she met, who attacked her, and how she got the book and how rude her realizing who she was turned out to be.[/COLOR]

[B][COLOR=darkred]"Aye quite a story and I can tell you speak the truth. It is amazing to look upon the Heir like this. Never in my day did i think... Anyways this passage way you seek is hidden in one of our closed tunnels. The writing in your book says seek the eagle and the lamb. Its actualy refering to a drawing on the rock walls but thats a few miles from her. Then once that doors open it takes about another four hours to climb that tunnel to the entrance towards the top"[/COLOR][/B]

[COLOR=darkred]After everyone was full and washed off slightly they followed the little man down another tunnel and through a secret doorway. He was indeed right, they would have never seen it. It had no writing or indication that there was a door there. How did these little men even see such things in a dark place like this. The continued down and after what seemed like forever they came to a wall with a big drawing on it. An eagle on a branch overlooking the land with a lamb below the branch sleeping peacefully.[/COLOR]

[B][COLOR=darkred]"Queen drew this herself, not sure what meaning its got to her but it dont really matter to us."[/COLOR][/B]

[COLOR=darkred]He pushed in a few rocks in what seemed like an order combination and another rock slid out of the way to show a steep uphills tunnel. [B]"Sorry but this is as far as I myself go. And there are no forks on this path so just keep following it and you will reach the surface soon enough. Be well and,"[/B] He glanced around carefully,[B] "Once out there watch out for the Roc, been terrorizing the Tundra village for some time now and likes to roam these mountain tops... So be on the lookout at all times."[/B] With that he wandered off as if he had never been there in the first place.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=darkred]Rain glanced at Zeek, [U][I]Well things just keep getting better and better...[/I][/U][/COLOR]

[Starwind]

Virgil and the others walked out into the open mountain air. There was a chill in the air, but that was to be expected being so far up and all. But there was something else about it. Something that sent shivers down Virgils spine. He couldn't quite understand why, but it felt as if he had a sword pressed to his throat. Like his life were in the hands of some sadistic monster. But from just looking he couldn't see anything.

His anxiety was starting to show. Kerrian tapped on his shoulder [B]"What's eating you? You look like you just saw a ghost."[/B]

Virgil didn't say anything for a moment and just kind of glanced about and tried to regain his composure, not wanting to lose it in front of everyone. He cleared his throat [B]"It's nothing. I'm just not use to the cold is all."[/B]

Kerrian and Sage gave him an odd look. It didn't seem like they had bought it, but that didn't matter too much. Virgil started to walk ahead of the group. He turned to face them [B]"We should get going. The man in the mountain said there's a monster that likes to roam this area. We should get out of here before he finds us."[/B]

Everyone nodded in agreement and followed after Virgil. Despite having changed the subject, Virgil could still sense Kerrian and Sage shooting him some suspicious looks.

[Astdis]

[COLOR="Green"]Sage and Kerrian exchanged looks and the followed behind Rain with Vigil in the lead. They all had secrets to hide, but recently Sage had begun to feel connected to them. She hadn?t felt that way in a long time? [I]ever since she left? since Gabe?[/I]Virgil and Milo?s previous mentions of poison had chilled her. Brought back things she hadn?t wanted on her mind anymore. [I]The disease. The thing Sage couldn?t catch and couldn?t cure. The reason she was here. [/I]

She had never really paid attention to politics or royalty, so following a princess was an odd thing for her. [I]Perhaps if she had been raised in a city, she?d have some reference. [/I]

Everyone was quiet and in their own thoughts. The area they walked through looked as if it could be a pleasant place, but was washed in a kind of thin white fog. Everything seemed faded, old. But the area smelled fresh and clean. She wondered, [I]if there was a monster, how could that clean feeling be maintained?[/I] [/COLOR]

[Lilt]

[COLOR=Indigo][FONT=Book Antiqua]Milo was a bit confused as to what was going on. But after some explanations from a couple of people and eavesdropping on conversations, she pieced it all together.
[I]"So this girl from another time is the princess? This certainly makes everything interesting."[/I] She thought to herself.
She rubbed her shoulders for warmth. This place gave her the chills, and it wasn't only from the wind. Following the others, she started to say something but was surprised at the shocked looks on everyones' faces.
"What's-"
Before Milo could finish her sentence, she was grabbed by two large claws. She was just lucky that the large talons didn't pierce her, or they would have gone clean through. She tried to get to her blades, but she only managed to drop them and nearly hit her friends with them down below. They dodged just in time though. The Roc tightened its grip on Milo a bit and flew off.

[B]OOC: Sorry for the very short post, but I just wanted to get some action going. I'll let you guys decide how to save Milo.[/B]
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[Starwind]

Virgil hesitated for a moment, but then quickly reached for his sword and tried to catch the beast in the air. But as soon as he was in range it gave a single beat of it's wings that both propelled itself higher and sent Virgil crashing to the ground. The snowy mountain top managed to absorb most of the shock, but now he was stuck and the Roc was getting away. Virgil focused his fire magick into his sword and melted the ice and snow and got back to his feet. He rolled his shoulder and heard it crack a bit, which caused him to wince a bit. He then started gripping the hilt of his sword tighter til the skin on his hand was taunt and white [B]"Son of a Bitch!"[/B]

Sage came over to him [B]"Don't worry. We'll find them."[/B]

Kerrian and Rain stared off into the fog. Sage's words did nothing to comfort Virgil, who was still clearly upset [B]"I hesitated. I let my own anxiety and fear block my reflexes. This never should've happend!"[/B]

Virgil sheathed his sword while Kerrian turned to face him [B]"So what are you gonna do about it? Just stand there a fume."[/B]

Rain then turned to Kerrian [B]"That's enough. Leave him alone."[/B]

Without another word Virgil marched off into the mist in hopes of picking up the trail. His march slowly evolved into a run, fearing that any slacking off would result in Milo's certain death. He could hear the others chasing after him.

[Frankie]

[COLOR=darkred]Rain was the first to follow after him, she did not want any of them split up. Sage and Kerrian were right behind her but neither of them could really keep up with her pace. They had just finished of a raging man bull and now a giant bird thought they were lunch, she didnt think so.[/COLOR]

[U][I][COLOR=darkred]Zeek you are the only one who can fly obviously give us a hand.[/COLOR][/I][/U]
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[U][I][COLOR=darkred]It isnt like I can magicaly grow fifteen times bigger and like let you ride me around what good will I do?[/COLOR][/I][/U]
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[U][I][COLOR=darkred]I know you cant you tiny feathery friend. Suoh please just help try to get above this fog and see if you can see it, or its nest, or something useful.[/COLOR][/I][/U]
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[U][I][COLOR=darkred]Very well, And we will discuss that nickname later.[/COLOR][/I][/U]

[COLOR=darkred]He flapped his large wings which were now a dark blue and he dissapeared into the fog above them. She noticed their climb uphill got more and more steep and soon they couldnt run anymore and all they could do was climb. She could see the spots where Virgil had placed his feet and hands and followed them exactly.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=darkred]After a little they climbed up onto the edge of a cliff that cut into the mountain. It was a football sized area of flat rock that cut deeper even into the mountain and a cave very close to the edge on the eastern side. Virgil stood there in the center of the clearing, the fog was gone in this area and he was glaring at the circling Roc high above the ground. No way to get to it and It landed on a level landing several hundred feet up and sat the unconcious Milo down. At least rain hoped she was unconcious.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=darkred]Zeek flew out of nowhere and sipped at the Roc and slammed into its face. He zipped back and fired off a blast of fire from his beak, burned and singed its feathers. It let off an ear piercing screech and followed after him. He led it down to the others. If he could get it close enough perhaps they could disable a wing or something. After that take it down.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=darkred][B]"Get ready everyone he is bringing it down here..."[/B] Rain said pulling her sword out.[/COLOR]

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OOC: Dont kill it just yet peoples, its part of the plan yes *evil grin*

[Ugamon]

[FONT="Century Gothic"][COLOR="SeaGreen"]Kerrian Stood his Ground as the gigantic Bird swooped down towards them.. As the bird got Close enough Virgil took a swipe and Sage Did a Leap into the air and The bird Screamed as it's Wing was cut into..

Kerrian took a different path.. Pulling some seeds out of his bag and as the bird just about hit him he tossed them at the bird and Rolled out of the way and started up a Spell.. Rain Unleashed of her Kinetic Blast that Forced the Bird to hit the ground hard.. And As Kerrians Spell Started to work Huge Vines Wrapped around the bird binding it up into a nice little package..

As the spell Finished the Roc was bound and Safely out of the way for the moment and Kerrian said. [B]Well now that we got the Bird done.. Should we cook it? [/B] This Pulled a Cry from the Roc and Kerrian Sent it a look that could Make a person freeze in their tracks and the bird went silent.

What happened next however was not something that any of them would have expected.. A sudden wind and in it where wisps of Black, Purple and maroon Light. They whirled behind Raine for a moment and Then formed into a Man with a flowing black cape in Black Chainmail and A Huge ass sword strapped to his back.. The Man's Eyes where errie they glowed a yellow like a wolves and his one Gloved hand was twisted and mishappened into a huge Claw.. He gave a dark laugh and said. [B]Well Dear Brother we meet again.[/B]

Kerrian just looked at the man and said. [B]I am not your Brother.. Leave me alone.[/B] The Man Laughed and saw the others and said. [B]Ahh So the prophecy is in effect.. Then your not far off...[/B] He looked at each of them and then his eyes settled one Raine and he said as he inclined his head. [B]Princess Alanna A pleasure to see you grown up..[/B] He looked to Virgil and Sage and said. [B]Virgil and Sage..[/B]And he looked at Kerrian and said. [B]Now Brother You know what must be done next.. Or did you forget in your fall? [/B]The Figure laughed a bone chilling laugh and Looked at them and Waved a hand and Milo Appeared in a Whirling Cloud of Dark clouds and Purple and Maroon sparks. [/COLOR][/FONT]

[Starwind]

Virgil stood lacked in position for a minute. He then reached down and unbuttoned his jacket and threw it to one side. He then charged at the ominous looking man in front of them. He hear Kerrian calling out to him, but his words just didn't register. Maybe it was ignorance, or maybe even guilt for letting her be taken like she was, but Virgil couldn't stop himself. He swung his sword down on the man with so much force that the impact actually cleared some of the dirt from their feet. Virgils sword had stopped inches from the mans left shoulder. A swirl of those same dark clouds and sparks were holding his sword back. The man simply looked to Virgil like all he had done was spoken out of turn [B]"That was terribly rude. And here I had pegged you to be a better gentlemen then that."[/B]

There was a flash of light and Virgil was thrown back to the edge of the plateau. He picked himself back up from the ground. What the hell had just hit him? He could barely get off the ground. Whatever hit him had broken several ribs. Sage ran over to him and tried to make him lay back down. She was trying to talk to him, but it was like he had gone deaf. He knew she was talking but the words just didn't register in his head. Something about this man filled Virgil with a mix of fear and rage. Like an animal backed into a corner. The man was now simply ignoring him and was continuing to talk to Kerrian which only served to further anger Virgil. Virgil lifted his sword again and drew it across his forearm, leaving his own blood laced along the blade.

The sword began to eminate this crimson red energy that leaped from the blade like fire. Virgil pushed himself back to his feet and pushed Sage to one side and took one swing with his sword [COLOR="Red"][B]"Blood Baine!"[/B][/COLOR]

This crimson fire jumped from his sword and struck the man. This time Virgil was sure he was down, but when the smoke cleared the man had done little more then simply rose his left hand to stop his attack. Virgil was horrified by this monsterous display of power. He turned to Virgil, who was starting to losing the felling in his arms and legs [B]"And even after I gave a chance."[/B]

Virgil felt a sudden stinging pain across his chest and was knocked back once again. This time there was a large, deep cut across his stomach. Virgil could hear voices around him, but he couldn't tell whos they were as he lost consciouness.

[Frankie]

[COLOR=darkred]Rain noticed that milo was back now and still unconcious and now virgil was out too. This mysterious man was getting in the way and pissing people off. She was sick of it. She ran over to Virgil as did sage and they argued for a second about was going to heal the woundsand agreed on a joint effort to save energy. The cleared up the cuts and got him away from the edge.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=darkred]All the while Kerrian had a very cryptic and confusing conversation with this new mystery man who insisted on calling him brother. Of course there were people like that even in her time. Those of power or of a certain race wouldnt hesitate to call a perfect stranger brother but then rain realized that... they were talking about stuff strangers didnt talk about...[/COLOR]

[COLOR=darkred]This man KNEW all of them name and all. He knew information about some prophecy and apparently they all fit it perfectly so far. He also was merely focused on Kerrian. Rain sighed, [U][I]How come we cant get a single moments peace...[/I][/U][/COLOR]

[COLOR=darkred]She checked everyone carefully from where she stood[B], "Now this is getting out of hand..."[/B] She said to herself quietly. She stood up and approched the man.[/COLOR]

[B][COLOR=darkred]"I dont know who you think you are and I dont care. I just dont think we need to be bothered with your bull shit anymore."[/COLOR][/B]

[U][I][COLOR=darkred]Hmm is that sooo[/COLOR][/I][/U]

[COLOR=darkred]His voice rang through her head like a jackhammer on a city street. She wasnt used to that and he was more amused at her actions than worried.[/COLOR]

[B][COLOR=darkred]"You are upsetting Kerrian.... You are upsetting my friends.... I suggest you leave now."[/COLOR][/B]

[COLOR=darkred]He glanced at her and gave her a very eerie smile. Those whisps of black from earlier shot at her and she backflipped out of the way. They came from the side and she quickly doged to the side. This continued untill several came in from all directions so fast she couldnt think fast enough to react. She was on the edge of the cliff above some very jagged rocks and didnt even know it. The man smiled and the whisps launched themselves at her but stopped an inch from her face, but the reaction was all he needed. She stepped back just a little bit and the rock on the edge below her feet gaveway. She fell backwards in an almost slow motion sort of way.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=darkred]Sage and Kerrian were by the edge and watched her fall in horror. They knew it was not going to be a pretty site when she hit those sharp rocks but couldnt look away. All ideas of helping her fast enough escaped them. They watched her make contact with the rocks at an alarming speed and...[/COLOR]

[COLOR=darkred][B]"What the!?"[/B] Kerrian barked.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=darkred]The man laughed, [B]"Oops, did I do that intentionaly? Well look at it this way, she is perfectly safe, for the moment..."[/B][/COLOR]

[COLOR=darkred]What they had seen was when Rain made contact with the sharp jagged rocks she kept going, stright through them and they heard her land in something wet. Then they heard her scream [B]"GOD DAMNIT How could I be so stupid!"[/B][/COLOR]

[COLOR=darkred]The mystery man laughed again.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=darkred]Meanwhile down with Rain it was light, cold, and wet. She stood chest deep in shimmering water. She glanced up and saw Kerrian and Sage near the edge completely horrified from watching her fall.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=darkred][B]"Well thats odd, There was no pool of water here when I saw down here before I fell. Must be some kind of illusionary magic."[/B] Of course it was one way because they couldnt see her but she could see them. It was like those police mirrors in her time. She sighed and walked out of the water and up onto the sandy beach that surrounded it.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=darkred]Removing the book from her back she flipped through the pages,[B] "Well This is it, I wonder if he knew... He did! The way he moved me from spot to spot, it is like he hearded me here. Thats so wierd and confusing. I would sense that a man like that would only do harm and seek to bring even more chaos into this flipping journey."[/B][/COLOR]

[COLOR=darkred]She sighed and tried to figure out how to help.[/COLOR]
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[COLOR=black]ooc: i am guessing ugamon had a plan for his mystery man so i didnt get rid of him but i used it to my advantage lol[/COLOR]

[Lilt]

[COLOR=Indigo][FONT=Book Antiqua]Milo woke up just before Rain was knocked off by this mysterious man. At first she feared the worst, but then she heard Rain cry out.
"God damnit how could I be so stupid?!"
Getting an idea of what was going on before the others did, Milo told them to follow after her. They looked at Milo like she was crazy when she jumped after Rain. Then, one by one (even Virgil, who had woken up shortly after Milo did,) jumped in after her. The only one who didn't follow was Kerrian. He seemed to be too focused on that strange man they had run into.

Landing near Rain, Milo looked around in wonder.
"What is this place?" She asked, not really expecting an answer.

[B]OOC: There you go Frankie. It's short but it should get things moving.[/B]
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[Frankie]

ooc: thank you muchly, with school i dont get over to the computer as often maybe once to three times a week so MY posting will be spaced out but please dont let this die yet, i mean its pretty close that that already. id hate to see it end at page 6
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[COLOR=darkred]Rain glanced around, everyone was there but Kerrian who was still up talking to the mystery man who had "helped" her down here in the first place. The pool of water was shimmering and absolutely still at the same time, there was no wind in this place. Again she refered to the book even though she somehow already knew the answer.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=darkred][B]"Sistania's Pool obviously..."[/B] She sighed mostly to herself.[B] "But i guess she wanted it like cryptic or somethign because there isnt much of an explination as to where the entrance to her chamber is..."[/B] She flipped on but got into more complicated stuff about the inside and she shut it and re tied it to her back. [B]"I guess its like a puzzle or something."[/B][/COLOR]

[COLOR=darkred][B]"One you aint figurin out..."[/B] A deep brutish voice echoed behind them. They all spun around.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=darkred]Standing there was a big brute of a man with blue jean like pants and a light blue tight shirt shoing how buff he had gotten over time. His dusty blue hair as still as the water itself.[/COLOR]

[B][COLOR=darkred]"Who are you?"[/COLOR][/B]

[COLOR=darkred][B]"Bryne is muh name and gaining your powers is my game prepare to die."[/B] With a swift move of his hand water from the pool bursted up and became almost solid like. It smashed down into the ground in front of them.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=darkred]Zeek sighed, [U][I]great a water master in a place like this...[/I][/U][/COLOR]

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ooc: no killy kill , but you can have him retreat in the same manner the fire witch did.

[Lilt]

[COLOR=Indigo][FONT=Book Antiqua]Milo stood aside as the man showed off his magic abilities. She pulled out her blades and grinned.
"I'll show ye who ye are messing with!" She yelled, charging at the mysterious magic user.
However he only laughed and sent another solid wave towards her. It was too fast for her though and sent her crashing to the ground.
Milo quickly regained herself and prepared for another attack. This time she dodged his water wave, but it was only a decoy and another one behind her sent her flying. One of the others ran to her to make sure she was okay.
"I'm fine, I'm fine. He only hurt me pride." Milo said as she gathered up her blades again.
"I'm through playing." The mysterious man said as a wave of water covered Milo. She tried to break out of it but it was too strong.
"Help...me..." She managed to say before the water went over her head.
Unless someone could stop this magic user, it seemed like this time it really would be the end of her.
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[Ugamon]

[I][COLOR="SeaGreen"]The Two Just stared at each other for a few moments after Rain and the Others went down. Both could see a raw Hate glowing in each others eyes.. Sort of a weird Otherworldly animosity. Kerrian Gripped his Staff tightly and the symbols Glown as if lighting up a room.

The man Raised His Clawlike fist and Dark energy swirled from it emitting a Dark evil like aura.. His Armor Clinked as he took a step closer and then reached into his belt and pulled out a Amulet Snapped and threw it to Kerrian and said nothing.

Kerrian Caught it and glanced at it.. the hand holding it glowed and so did the amulet with Golden light showing symbols of the old power.

Finally It was Man who spoke and his voice was chilling and Cold but still It had a edge to it and his words were. [B]Go Your Fellow adventurers need your help. But know this.. The next time we Meet and your against me.. I will kill you brother. [/B]

A dark smile Curled at his Lips and his cape blew around him as he converted into the Dark wispy form and disappeared. Leaving Kerrian Alone Reliezing he was clutching his staff so tightly it hurt he loosened his Grip and Went to the Spot everyone had jumped off of and groaned as he let himself fall down and a moment Later there was a splash.[/COLOR][/I]

[Frankie]

ooc: with college and stuff noticed a lack of posting and had lost all hope, thought this thing was dead... you people sure hit me by surprise sometimes!
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[COLOR=darkred]Rain watched as Milo was now surrounded by what seemed to be a swirling spear of water and she recognised this ability. When she first arrived in this time one of the techniques Zeek used on the men who attacked her was very similar. He drowned while his head was surrounded by water, for Zeek's size she figured that was as large as he could make it but Bryne was another story. It was clear he had years of experiance and practice with this ability.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=darkred]She worried, how was she supposed to help Milo now... She had seen Zeek use it but how did you stop someone from using it. Everyone was fighting with the man who, for his size, was actually quite agile and skilled in many different arts of combat. Even with the distractions he could keep the hold on milo.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=darkred]Suddenly there was a splash nearby and Rain saw Kerrian stand up, soaked to the bone. More fear ran through her as she realized what a bad spot that was for him to land in. Suddenly he too was surrounded by a dome of water and struggling with it.[/COLOR]

[U][I][COLOR=darkred]Zeek we have to do something...[/COLOR][/I][/U]
[U][I][/I][/U]
[U][I][COLOR=darkred]Suggestions?[/COLOR][/I][/U]
[U][I][/I][/U]
[U][I][COLOR=darkred]Air wind or SOMETHING i mean cant we like, alright in the time i gre up in there was this movie where this person could... god nevermind, isnt there a way we can like inject air into the bubble and make it explode by expanding the air?[/COLOR][/I][/U]

[U][I][COLOR=darkred]Its risky and look, his bubbles got weaker when he grabbed kerrian but if we destroy one bubble the other with get twice as strong again, and i only have one shot in me if its using air...[/COLOR][/I][/U]
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[U][I][COLOR=darkred]we have to do something, and dont you dare thing of chosing between the two because ill pluck you clean! I got it! Why dont we[/COLOR][/I][/U]
[U][I][/I][/U]
[U][I][COLOR=darkred]Fire wont work, to much water around and vines and eary things arent effective in a place like this and electricity would kill them.[/COLOR][/I][/U]

[COLOR=darkred]During their conversation the others had managed to get wounded and barely lay a scratch on their opponent virgil was bleeding really bad on the stone ground and sage was getting tired, but worst of all milo and kerrian couldnt hold out much longer.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=darkred]Rain growled in frustration [B]"DAMNIT!"[/B][/COLOR]

[COLOR=darkred][I][U]It would all go away if we could get to him![/U][/I] Rain thought...[/COLOR]

[COLOR=darkred]She clenched her fists and shouted extreamly loud. Over and over this stuff happend and she had enough of it. A large cloud of dust at her feet picked up and almost created this look of a tornado around her, [B]"Zeek we do this together at one, you on milo me on kerrian and i dont think we need to count!"[/B][/COLOR]

[U][I][COLOR=darkred]But he will just reform them...[/COLOR][/I][/U]
[U][I][/I][/U]
[U][I][COLOR=darkred]No he wont, just do it![/COLOR][/I][/U]

[COLOR=darkred]The two prepared mentaly at the same time and released strong jets of air at the bubbles. a stream of it entered and gave milo and kerrian some air and it expanded. Bryne had realized what was going on and focused on it, he fought the air and moved the water back down on them.[/COLOR]

[U][I][COLOR=darkred]I told you...And that was all I had in me.... At least they got some more air, they can hold on a little longer.[/COLOR][/I][/U]

[COLOR=darkred]Rains eyes were almost on fire she was so pissed. Her swirly wind had returned to circle her again. She didnt hear anything but that wind, she saw all the action of the fight but heard not a single thing. She could hear the blood of anger rushing through her. She lifted up slowly with her hands and at the sight of Kerrian and Milo struggling to escape she shoved a wall of air and wind at Bryne.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=darkred]It hit him like a ton of bricks and he flew backwards. Sage and Virgil leaped up at this chance and attacked. The bubbles broke and swords were about to impale the man when suddenly another person appeared and blased everyone away from the man.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=darkred]Kerrian, soaked and coughing staggered up to shore near Rain who no longer pissed but extreamly afraid. He looked over to see a man, it was the same man who interupted during the fight with Flayr.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=darkred]Rain stood in horror, something about this man struck deep fear into her, after all the encounters they have had she had yet to really fight this man and prayed she never had to but here he was again, was her here to take her this time?[/COLOR]

[COLOR=darkred][B]"Not...again..."[/B] She barely whispered to herself. She wasnt afraid of her own fate at this point, she didnt want him hurting anymore of her friends like he hurt kerrian that night.[/COLOR]

[B][COLOR=darkred]"Waterman I dont think you can accomplish what you are searching for."[/COLOR][/B]

[COLOR=darkred]The man was up and ready to attack everyone again when he stopped, [B]"Wussnt dere like,..."[/B] He counted but was interupted.[/COLOR]

[B][COLOR=darkred]"I can help you get what you want but you cannot have her for she is MINE."[/COLOR][/B]

[COLOR=darkred]Suddenly he put his hand up and a dark sphear like berrier surrounded Bryne. He pounded his fists into it and yelled, [B]"Ill deal with you later..."[/B] He said to everyone standing in bewilderment and the two men vanished.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=darkred]Rain felt light headed and so she sat down. A warm sensation swirled in her head and down her face until she realized her nose was bleeding and her head throbbed.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=darkred]The soaked Milo was next to her trying to comfort her because it was clear that the nosebleed wasnt the thing upsetting her.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=darkred]Rain shook her off not intentionaly to seem rude but because she wanted to stand up again. Zeek was panting next to her and she patted him on the head.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=darkred][B]"I have a feeling next time we see Bryne he will be stronger and .... if we ever fight the other guy.... we will be doomed..."[/B] She spoke aloud trying shake everything off.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=darkred]zeek shook his feathers,[U][I] But at least we found sistanias pool right?[/I][/U][/COLOR]

[COLOR=darkred]Rain shot him a glare.[/COLOR]

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[COLOR=darkred]ooc: anybody still out there go for it, rest, camp, whatever you choose, its just a giant pool of water, watch out random mountain creatures or whatever... *twitchyness*[/COLOR]

[Ugamon]

[COLOR="SeaGreen"][FONT="Comic Sans MS"]When the water Bubble fell from around him Kerrian Coughed and Sputtered out of water from his mouth. His hand went to his head as he took some deep breathes and muttered about being caught off guard.. and not having proper time for a water breathing spell.

Drudging out of the pool he felt the water spilling off of him.. and felt compelled to galance into the pool again.. On the bottom of it he noticed a shimmer of light and frowned.. Turning his back to the party he hesitated before he dived back into the pool and After opening his eyes under water he Saw that the Glimmer of light was a small amulet and the chain was wrapped around a Lever.. Swimming up to the amulet he knew he only had another minute of air before he ran out and reached out grabbing the amulet. Pocketing the Amulet he brought his scrawny arms out and grabbed the lever and pulled hard on it.

He surfaced and Heard a loud Click and a Grinding of stone on stone as he swam back to the shore.. and Watched the others with Looks of amazement on their face he grabbed his cloak and muttered as he rung it out and then let it go to swing still wet behind him. Placing a hand on Virgil and walked past the group to the Tunnel and spoke a quiet spell as wisps of light gathered around his hand and brighten and unlike last time the light brighten and took a greenish hue before it shone like a one inch sun in the palm of his hand.. Frowning he held it out.. his frown unseen by the others as he quickly replaced it with disgruntled look and said. [B]You Coming or should i proceed alone?[/B]

He didn't wait for a response to see what they did. Walking down the Tunnel as he walked the tunnel's walls seemed to light as he passed. glancing at the walls he saw a old script on them and up towards the ceiling there was a indention where the fire was glowing and illumating as he passed.. Clenching his hand on the Ball of Light magick he flung it down the Tunnel letting it's magickal presence illumate the path and as it got out of range it would disperse.. He contuined down the path until he walked into a Room.. A very big room. -e-[/FONT][/COLOR]

[Frankie]

[COLOR=maroon]Rain watched as Kerrian came out of the water and proceeded to dive back in again. She frowned, was he insane? If she almost drowned the last thing she would want to do is go diving, but somehow it did the trick and he started to vanish down a newly uncovered tunnel. She shrugged to Zeek. So much for catching your breath. The group silently followed behind him and he vanished into a large area.[/COLOR][COLOR=maroon]They all were soon next to Kerrian in a huge room barely lit but what light they did have was enough. [/COLOR]

[COLOR=maroon]He was standing on a stone walkway that led deeper into the room. The room was so large the ceiling was barely visible and there was a deep crevice on either side of the stone pathway. Rain thought it seemed somewhat familiar to a movie she had seen in the future time. She shook that thought out though when she saw what he had seen. Dark shadows within the room outlined what should not have been possible in Rain's mind.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=maroon]Zeek, despite his lack of energy, shot a fire ball high into the air to shower its glow over what they were looking at. A grand castle came into clearer view within the cavernous room. Rain's mouth was hanging wide open at the sight of it. Huge towers at each corner and an even grander on in the center. Windows were everywhere from open ones to stained glass that shimmered in the fireball light. The path led to the grand front doors were more like giant wooden slabs, it was clear one was ajar a bit. The light died down and Rain blankly stared at the castles dark outline.[/COLOR]

[B][COLOR=maroon]"How is that...??[/COLOR][/B][COLOR=maroon] Before she could finish her comment they heard the cave door shut behind them.[/COLOR]

[I][U][COLOR=maroon]I don?t remember too much about this but I do know it was done by magically taking the castle apart in certain pieces and reassembling it back here. I only head IDEAS of it happening though; I did not fully know that Sistania had actually done it. I always just reappeared inside from wherever I was at the time so I never noticed the castle's actual location.[/COLOR][/U][/I]
[COLOR=maroon]Rain glared at him, "[I][U]You know, how you could not know with all those windows, I mean hello?"[/U][/I][/COLOR]

[COLOR=maroon]Zeek ruffled his feathers and stretched his wing out as if to point at the path,[I][U] are we going to stand here and chat about it or are we going to actually check it out?[/U][/I][/COLOR]

[COLOR=maroon]She nodded, it did seem stupid to just gawk at it. She took lead and headed forwards along the narrow stone path. Small bits of stone crunched below her feet and those who followed her. Soon they were by the large doors. From afar the castle looked large but standing right next to it, the thing was enormous. It towered over them like a giant over ants. The dark area behind the doorway seemed inviting and ominous at the same time.[/COLOR][COLOR=maroon]Taking a deep breath she pushed on the wooden door just slightly and squeezed her way through. Miraculously the door swung open more with great ease. [/COLOR]

[COLOR=maroon]Suddenly a flash of torches sprung to life and lit the entire castle. Every corridor, every room, but no one would know until the searched. The entrance hall was grand.[/COLOR][COLOR=maroon]Large tapestries lined the walls with suits of armor silently stood along the base of large granite columns. Everything looked so fresh and new, one would not believe that it had been hidden in the mountain caves for several years touched by no one. It seemed as though just yesterday it had servants and nobles wandering up and down the halls to and fro doing their business. Royal knights patrolling and guarding the very doors they stood next to.[/COLOR]

[B][COLOR=maroon][FONT=Tahoma]"Holy cod..."[/FONT][/COLOR][/B][COLOR=maroon] Rain said quietly but even her slightest whisper echoed through the hall. [B][FONT=Tahoma]"This place is even larger on the inside!?[/FONT][/B][/COLOR]
[B][/B]
[COLOR=maroon]They did a fair bit of walking until they came into a smaller room but not that much smaller than the hall. No chairs or nothing just an open floor with beautiful rugs and a huge candle chandelier hanging over the center of the room. Two large candle holders were lit across the room and in-between them was a large throne. Without a word she dashed for it and even though the room was large she crossed it in record speed. Staring at its large stone grandness left her in awe and yet sadness as well. Soon the others were there too. She ran her fingers gently across its back as she walked around it.[/COLOR]
[B][COLOR=maroon][FONT=Tahoma]"To think... Not a spec of dust on the place."[/FONT][/COLOR][/B][COLOR=maroon] Milo said as she glanced around.[/COLOR]

[I][U][COLOR=maroon][FONT=Tahoma]Rain...[/FONT][/COLOR][/U][/I]

[B][COLOR=maroon][FONT=Tahoma]"Yes?"[/FONT][/COLOR][/B]
[I][U][COLOR=maroon][FONT=Tahoma]That throne... once all of this is done and over with, is yours. You must understand this.[/FONT][/COLOR][/U][/I]

[COLOR=maroon]Rain hung her head but said nothing. After a rest everyone slowly wandered the halls to check the palace out. Rain was looking at some random artwork on the walls when she heard milo
[COLOR=maroon]Zeek hovered there, [I][U][FONT=Tahoma]she never did like getting all fancy and I suppose some looked down on her because of that. I mean in all the peoples' time Sistania was the first ruler who didn?t wear bright flashy things and spend all her time on the throne bossing others around without knowing what was going on outside the palace walls. She was... unique.[/FONT][/U][/I][/COLOR]


[COLOR=maroon][SIZE=2] [COLOR=maroon]Rain nodded, [B][FONT=Tahoma]"Yeah...[/FONT][/B][/COLOR][B][COLOR=maroon][FONT=Tahoma]sure..."[/FONT][/COLOR][/B]