OOC:
I would prefer that only those who know Felecia personally join this thread. I have a plot in mind, and plus I'm just feeling lazy and don't want to do a whole bunch of introductions.lol

IC:
Felecia searched the land around her for game. She had put it aside for days, but both herself and Ebony, her midnight black dragon, were hungry after several days' worth of just feeding off plant energy.

She found, killed, and fetched the corpse of two hares, one snake, and one large deer. She cooked the hares and snake over a fire while Ebony tore ravenously at the deer. She ate the liver raw. It slid sickeningly slow down her throat, nearly making her gag. She hesitated slightly before biting into a hare, but her stomach rumbled loudly, and that was all the incourgament she needed.

She bit into the golden brown skin. The taste nearly made her sick, but she pushed past her reflex and swallowed. She finished the two hares and started on the snake. But it proved too much for her. She stopped after eating a little over half the snake. Now full, she dug a hole and filled it with water. She took several mouths into her hands.

Her hands not being fast enough, she leaned down and slurped the cool liquid directly into her mouth. After she was finally sated, Ebony curved his neck down to drink his share. He took four long draughts, but no more. Now drowzy, she laid against her companion and allowed the trance like sleep to come over her.

She woke up with a slight discomfort in her stomach, but took it as she perhaps ate to much or drank to much the evening before. Packing up camp, she mounted Ebony and took off. Throughout the day the pain in her stomach increased. She finally had Ebony land in fear that she would fall off his back in a spasm.

She wrapped her wings around herself and lay down beside her partner, hoping to sleep the pain off. Ebony worriedly put a protective wing over her. After sleeping fitfully, she woke up in agony. She gasped and opened her wings. Crossing her arms across her stomach, she doubled over.

The pain was getting even worse. Ebony nudged her shoulder worriedly. She went to caress his head knob in an effort to comfort him. As she moved her arm to do so, she cried out in agony. Curling up as tight as she could on the hot sand, the last thing she heard was her companion's anguished roar. Then everthing went black.

She woke up in a cold sweat, on top of a bed. She felt a cool cloth on her forehead. She shivered with cold, yet her body felt as if it were on fire. She managed to croak a single word out of her water-parched throat,"Mesaraih," before she slipped away again.

Ebony thrashed his tail. The servant-maids tending her nor the herbalist, witful-cunning-sharp-Angela, had heard his Rider. A growl rose from his throat, stopping all activity. My Rider asked for someone. he hissed, irritated that they hadn't been listening. Find Mesaraih, Rider to red Fenirexes. I don't care if he's half-way across Alagaesia; Find him! he barked, causing even Angela to jump.

He stuck his triangular head into the stiff-cloth-tent opening. He eyed his Rider with one great golden iris. Find him, he murmured, much gentler this time. He tenderly touched his Rider's arm. At the gentle bump, Felecia groaned and arched her body. He instantly moved his snout away from her, and she stilled. He sensed the others were still there with him. Why are you still here? Go! he snapped, baring his fangs in a snarl.

Startled, one of the servant-maids darted out of the tent in search of Felecia-mate-Mesaraih. He lowered his lip and set his head on the cold-hard-ground again, his eyes watching his mind-partner anxiously. Angela removed the wet-cool-cloth from partner-of-mind-Felecia, rewet it in clear-drink-cool-water, and replaced it on Felecia's forehead.

Ebony thrummed deep in his throat as his friends and daughter arrived. Yes, my daughter. As you will find out in later years, a dragon and Rider share everything. Including pain. Her pain is my pain, and right now, she is in agony. I dare not severe from her to alleviate my own pain, for that will increase her discomfort. he said, allowing Death's spirit and Elfrida to also hear his words.

He smiled wolfishly at Death's words. I believe Ameris, have no doubt. But I have a bad feeling about this...illness. I don't think its normal. But...we shall see. he sighed, laying his head down.

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Felecia sturred ever so slighty as Elfrida spoke to her. Her mind wished to answer her friend, but every cell of her body was straining against the agony streaking through her body like fire. Her face, though, turned toward Elfrida, and her lips parted. A barely audible whisper brushed past her lips,"I will," she whispered.

OOC:
Okay, I think we have enough people to have an order. Morwen, Red, then me. And anyone else who joins will fall in behind me. That all right with you guys?

IC:
Ebony's nostrils flared. He raised his head. His golden gaze was focused on the west, where a very familiar presence approached with increasing speed. He comes. I can feel his connection with Felecia strengthening with every passing moment. he murmured, more to himself than the others. The clucking tongue of sharp-witted-Angela brought him back to reality.

"I've only heard of such an illness, and even then in legend and myth. It has no name, but it is fatal. If the cure is not applied in a few weeks' time...." the herbalist hesitated,"the patient will die without question. If Felecia remains in her trance state, she can survive for longer, but it will only hold off the inevitable. She will die without the antidote." she said.

Ebony allowed a high keen to slip out from his muzzle. He reached for Felecia-mate-Mesaraih's mind to urge him to come faster, but the red-dragon-Rider was still to far away to touch. He tried the same with young-red-Fenirexes, similiar outcome.

He swung his triangular head in sharp-tongue-Angela's direction. What is the cure? Where is it? he asked calmly. She furrowed her forehead in thought,"I think it's the Draquia plant. The petals of the flower are midnight blue, and the stem is deep emerald. It must be consumed through the mouth raw."

He waited for her to continue, but she didn't, so he asked. And where is this Draquia plant located? he asked, lifting an eyeridge at her hesitation. She turned away from him,"Deep, deep underground. If you dig deep enough, you can find tunnels leading every which way. The Draquia flower lives in a labrinth, where creatures I know not dwell."

"It would be very dangerous, Ebony. Although it would mean the death of your Rider, I plead you not to go." sharp-tongue-Angela said, turning back around to meet his gaze. A ferocious growl rose in his throat. I shall not sit idly by and watch my Rider suffer, not while there is still breath and blood in my body. he snarled, revealing his menacing fangs.

OOC: Sure.

Elfrida felt Felecia's pain, and, although she was not taking it. How is she surviving as it is? Elfrida thought to herself. Elfrida hated not asking permission of Felecia, or Ebony, but she when Ebony said it was agony Elfrida decided she had no choice, and entered Felecia's mind to block as much pain as she could from her friend.
Elfrida fell to her knees in body as she lost strength, trying to lower the amount of pain Felecia felt. She knew that Felecia still had to feel an immense amount of pain, but Elfrida hoped it was significantly less. Elfrida felt the agony in Felecia, and what Ebony shared. "Forgive me for intruding in your rider's mind Ebony." she told the dragon with her mind, although all could hear her words. Elfrida felt a large drop in energy--almost killing her. Death sensed it and quickly gave his energy to Elfrida, who quickly passed it on to Felecia.
When Elfrida heard what Angela said she growled in her throat like an angry cat. "Ebony, I will take your place taking Felecia's pain while you dig for awhile, then we can switch places. Ameris, help your father dig. Death, you will have to remain here as I need your energy. When Blacknight arrives she can help me, and Ebony take pain away from Felecia." Elfrida spoke with her mind where all could hear, and received strange looks from the servants doing as Angela told them.
As if mentioning Blacknight was a summons, the black mare trotted up, covered in sweat--which she explained by saying she had just run fifteen miles at top speed. Death quickly gave her energy, and she joined Elfrida in blocking as much of Felecia's pain as possible. "Where do we begin digging?" Ameris demanded--although her demand was a polite sounding one. At the same time she searched the sky anxiously for Felecia's-mate the two-leg's called Mesaraih, although she had no idea what he, or his dragon looked like. She could only hope he arrived quickly.

OOC: Now that I am back, I'll gladly join. I'll use Daidrea since he hasnt been in any of recent posts.

Daidrea was roaming the edge of the Hadarac, lost in almost empty and meaningless thought. After with his most recent conflict with Kuja, he felt completely drained. He realized that killing Kuja would not serve him...it would actually make him worse. Daidrea has always had a hole in him. A piece that has been missing ever since the loss of his brother. It only grew bigger with the death of his dragon. Now his emptyness and darkness consumes him. Recently he has been having pain episodes due to his opposite self Aerdiad. They are the same kind when he had his magic cripple. Even though it is gone now...painful memories arise when agony keeps dwelling over him.

He occasionally thought just to end his own life...just end it all. Free from this world of pain. Unfortunately just the thought of it only made things worse. Now wandering the desert...he hoped to find some meaning. A thought of purpose or of life. Nothing has come....only pain.

As Daidrea drew closer inward, he began feeling familar presances. After seeking after them...Daidrea eventually came upon a camp. It seemed to be a camp of the Varden. A small outpost at that, but none the less he felt somewhat relieved. His relief grew as he saw familiar faces in the distance. Daidrea noticed a large tent that was open. He saw a large midnite dragon and a few others standing inside of it.

Curious, Daidrea walked in and saw what the commotion was. He didnt say anything at first, but he wanted to know what was going on. "Greetings friends," he said in a hoarse voice, "what has happened?"

OOC:
Mmmm, alright. D, go ahead and post again after me, and then we'll start with the new order: Morwen, Red, me, then Daidrea.


IC:
Ebony turned his neck to nuzzle his blood-daughter. If only life were so easy, young one. he said, then pulled away to eye her. You have grown well, Ameris. Your scales shine with the intensity of fire, and your talons blaze like the sun. You will make a fine dragoness indeed. he murmured, pleased. He licked her gently on the side with his barbed tongue.

Ebony twisted his head around at the sound of a familiar voice. Daidrea. I thought I felt your presence nearby. he said, extending his neck to touch the elf on the forehead with his snout. You are exhausted, little one. Lean on me and regain your strength. he murmured. And to answer your question, Felecia is dangerously ill. I haven't been able to contact Ella to let her know what is going on with her sister, but I'm still trying.

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Angela turned at the sound of Mesaraih's voice,"To put it blankly, she's dying. Don't ask me to heal her with one of my herbs or potions; I've tried everything I know, and it has done nothing. This illness has only one cure, and it is nigh impossible to find above ground. You ever heard of the Draquia flower? Think of it this way; the only way Felecia is going to survive is by eating that flower. Its found deep underground in a maze of ancient tunnels that go up, down, left, right, diagonal, and every other way you can think of."

"I know nothing of the deep underground, only that there are powerful and savage creatures that feed on blood alone. I know of an entrance, but even that is difficult to reach." she said, again turned to her patient and placing a cool, wet cloth on Felecia's burning forehead.

Elfrida watched what Daidrea did--well attempted to watch--she disliked not knowing every bit of magic, and it's uses. When Daidrea placed the scale on Felecia, Elfrida felt the pain start to recede. Elfrida took more as the pain slowly became less. The shock of losing it all at once could kill as easily as a sword stab to the heart.

Ameris smiled at her father, and used her claws in a way where they wouldn't tear, but would massage muscles covered by scales. Ameris looked at her father and said. If you have a general idea of where Ella might be I could go find her. You would just have to tell me what she looks like. Elfrida still hasn't showed me much of her past, so I don't know much of anything about who she knew before I hatched.

Death watched all that happened, and acted a little over protective when he saw approaching figures until he realized they were Mesaraih and Daidrea. He still acted protective, but kept his wispy form out of the way.

OOC: Sorry it's short.

Ebony nodded as sage-wise-Daidrea asked for a scale. He watched as the elf mixed the liquid with the scale, and his eyes widened as his coal black scale turned red, as it would in one of his anger fits. Elf-Daidrea then lifted Felecia's shirt high enough to reveal her stomach and placed the scale just above her belly-button. When the scale vanished within her skin, her breathing eased, and her expression relaxed. He smiled.

Ebony breathed his warm breath on blood-daughter-Ameris and rolled his massive shoulders, careful not to dislodge the hatchling. You are gentle as well. That feels wonderful on my back. Ella is camped at the base of the Beor mountains. She has bright sapphire eyes that will knock your scales off, blue black hair that hangs near her hips, and might be accompanyed by a blind male amethyst dragon named Zeke. I can feel her presence there, but she is to far away for me to contact. he said, then frowned. And you are not going by yourself. At least take your mother with you. he said, lowering his head to nudge a bigger than normal snake that had settled near his forefoot.

At his nudge, the snake wriggled and grew, ruby red scales sliding over the dull brown ones. Wings extended from the smooth back, and forelegs pushed out from beneath. Soon, a large, ruby red female dragon stood before him. She stepped forward and nuzzled her mate, and huffed her hot breath on blood-daughter-Ameris.

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Felena smiled and nuzzled the small scaly hatchling that was perched on Eb's back. Hello little one, she murmured, then glanced at Mesaraih,"You know I'm in, Mesaraih." she said firmly before looking back at Ebony. She nuzzled his cheek, then pulled away and lifted her wings. She smiled at Ameris. Coming? she asked.

Ebony snorted as Daidrea told of his visit to the labryinth. So you made the visit to try and save your companion, so will I to save mine. My love for Felecia is several times stronger than my hate for Galbatorix, so I think that will protect me from the shadows. he said, the tip of his tail twitching. He looked over at Elfrida. As soon as Ella, possibly Zeke, Ameris, and Felena get back, Angela will lead us to the entrance, he lowered his head to Angela, his golden eye piercing hers, and growled deep in his throat. Won't you, little one? he asked, his voice low. She nodded her head.
"Yes, I will. For the sake of Felecia, I will." she murmured, meeting his unnerving gaze.
He licked her gently on the cheek in thanks.

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Felecia stirred on the cot. A groan slipped from her mouth as she tried to sit up. She lifted her body up onto her elbow, keeping her eyes tightly closed,"Thank you, Daidrea." she said quietly, grimacing at the soreness throughout her body. She slowly, ever so slowly, and with help from Angela and Ebony's tail, sat up, bracing herself with her arms on either side. Her wings extended fully to either side of her, cramped and throbbing from being laid on.

She wearily cracked open her eyes and saw Mesaraih standing close to her. She blinked to try and clear the fog that refused to leave her sight, quite sure that what she was seeing was an illusion. Using her wings to help, she got unsteadily to her feet. Still using them for balance, she stepped forward and reached for the man that stood in front of her. Her fingertips felt warm flesh and cloth.

Felecia felt her way up his neck-which is what she had touched-until she felt his face beneath her fingers. She gently traced his eyes, and smiled,"It is you." she murmured. Her sapphire eyes were clouded, not just her sight, they were physically blurry. A tear ran down her cheek,"I can't see you, Mesaraih. My eyes see your outline, but I can't see the details of your face." she said, laying her head on his chest and wrapping her arms around his body.

OOC:
I have no ideas for Felena. Gah, I hate it when I have a gazzillion ideas for one charry, and absolutely zilch for another. It drives me bonkers, I tell ya!

Felecia buried her head into Mesaraih's chest, grateful that the blindness was only temporary. The feeling of her hair being stroked calmed her thudding heart. Her muscles relaxed. Lifting her head, she again looked at Mesaraih's face. A smile broke,"I can see more. It is already fading." she said, laying her head down again.

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Felena beat her wings strong and fast, slowing when Ameris grasped her tail to rest for a bit. At the golden dragonesss' question, she narrowed her eyes to concentrate on the far away sight. You must have incredible eye-sight. I can barely see that camp. But you are correct. I can see a lone figure there, and possibly a dragon. Grab a spike on my back or hold on to my tail if you want; I'm kicking my speed up a bit. she said, beating her wings as she spoke. Lifting a few dozen feet into the air, she then angeled downward and half folded her wings. Flying slightly parallel to the ground, she soon exceeded even the speed of an arrow.

As she reached the camp, she opened her wings into a massive canopy and slowed her descent until she landed gently on the ground. The lithe elf woman crouching beside the fire looked up in surprise. The shocking sapphire eyes nearly made her stagger.
Felena, what are you doing here? And who is this young dragon? asked Ella, standing quickly and approaching them.
This beautilful young dragoness is my daughter, Ameris. Ameris, this is Ella. she said, giving a quick introduction. I am here to tell you that Felecia is-or was-deathly ill. I bid you come, if you can. Felecia wishes you to come. she said, wasting no time giving the information.

OOC:
Don't have much time, so I'll leave it like that and finish when next I post.

Daidrea waitied quietly to see if anyone knew the where-abouts of Kuja.

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Kuja parried a sword blow as he was training with Serenity. The desert heat was really starting to bother him. "You need to adapt to my stance and improvise around my blocking." He could tell that Serenity was becoming worn out...as of no suprise since they have been training all day.

Elfrida turned to Blacknight, and ran a hand down the mare's neck. She hated waiting--especially since she expected some of the Varden spellcasters to show up any moment, and name her prisoner. She didn't dare use her mind to speak anymore than she already had as she didn't know who might be around, and therefore could not speak to her friend, except through eye expressions. Elfrida hoped that Ella, and Kuja would show up quickly so she could be out of this place.

Ameris looked at Ella, and greeted her respectfully. Will you come? she asked, then quickly added, And quickly? She knew Elfrida was disliked by the Varden, and didn't want her rider among them for too long.

Death felt for a presence he knew. Soon he felt it. Further away than he expected, but still he felt it, and sped towards it. Death was surprised to find Serenity along with Kuja as he had not felt her presence--then again, he had only been looking for Kuja, and could have overlooked the greatest presence when he was searching only for one. Um... Kuja... I was looking for you because you are needed... Death quickly explained the situation and looked at Kuja. Will you come?

OOC: A little bit of a writers block

Ella had just opened her mouth to reply when the thud of dragon wings became heard. A deep amethyst dragon backpedaled before landing softly. Of course we will come Felena, Ameris. Let Ella pack up her things first. said Zeke, snorting. Ella dashed back to the fire. As she had been traveling light, she only had to stamp out the fire and stuff her few possesions into her pack. As his Rider scrambled about, he lowered his head to the small-golden-hatchling. Hello, young Ameris. I remember you, do you remember me? he asked with a grin, his ice blue eyes glowing softly.

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Felecia tensed at the mention of Kuja, but otherwise betrayed no emotion. Her wings moved restlessly after Death (h)'s spirit left in search of the Shade.

OOC:
Not really sure if I should jump in with Serenity. You caught me off gaurd with that. Mmmm.

Ameris looked a little embarrassed as she admitted to not remembering Zeke. When Ella had finished and they were flying, Ameris went the quickest that she could maintain the speed. She was determined not to leave her rider alone for longer than was necessary.

When Death felt Kuja's presence disappeared he knew that the only thing he could do was return to the camp, and hope that was where Kuja went.

Elfrida glanced at Kuja, but did no more as she reached out her mind to Ameris. She felt the young dragoness approaching, and the others near her. Perhaps it wouldn't be a long wait now.

OOC: Pass. Sorry I'm getting into the busiest time of year.

Folding her wings so they weren't in the way, Felecia slipped an arm around Mesaraih's waist and laid her head in the space between his neck and shoulder. Easy, love. He hasn't denied or accepted to help us yet, so don't start swinging just yet. she murmured into his mind alone, half-closing her sapphire eyes.

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Zeke smiled at Ameris, then allowed Ella to mount the saddle on his back, then he spread his wings and leapt into the air, following Felena and Ameris.

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Ebony stepped forward and lowered his head to Kuja. He fixed the Shade with one golden iris. Gesturing to his partner-of-mind-and-soul with the tip of his tail. Felecia has been poisoned. She is fine for now, but if the antidote is not given to her in a few weeks time, she will die. The cure is somewhere within the labrynth beneath us. Will you help? he asked, a friendly rumble vibrating his chest.

Elfrida held back a sigh at hearing they would have to wait until the next day. She reached out her mind to Ameris, a little impatiently.

OOC: Pass.

Felecia visibly relaxed as Kuja left the tent. Sighing, she let go of Mesaraih and gingerly felt her way back to the cot.

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Felena beat her wings fast to get back to the Varden. Through the connection she held with her daughter, she could feel the uneasy and frustrated emotions of Elfrida. Soon, the camp came into sight. She motioned to Zeke. Felecia is within that tent. Go to her. I'm getting something to eat. Do you want something, dear? she asked, directing the last bit to her daughter.

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Zeke gave his thanks to Felena, then banked to the tent. Backpedaling, he landed with a gentle thud. Ella leaped off his back the moment his feet touched the ground. She bounded into the tent, and with a cry of relief, she embraced her sister. She hugged Felecia close, stroking her hair tenderly.

Daidrea remained silent the whole time. He sighed slightly when Kuja left the tent. When Ella entered the tent, his gut churned slightly and he forced himself to look away.

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Kuja was in a small hut he had setup near the village everyone was staying in. He went to a small chest and opened it. It had a case full of reagents and tools. In the center, was a skull. It looked human also with the lower jaw missing. However the top row had a pair of fangs.
"We are going back in..."

OOC:
Gah, out of ideas for my charry's.lol Pass.

OOC:
*growls* Okay, I've waited patiently long enough for Morwen to show up, and for some reason her profile won't show when she was last online, and I'm in a really crabby mood right now. Red, your up.