Alvina didn't know why she flew to this place. She didn't like it when her rider was alive and now that he was dead she had no reason to want to return, she always preferred to be out flying in the skies than here. She knew why though at the same time, she still hoped for something to remind her of Fen, her rider. She had been fighting the Empire hoping against hope that some sign of her rider would return. Nothing had come yet. She had put her whole life into fighting the empire for Fen but she didn't feel gratified, didn't even know if she did any good, and still wished for her rider back.
As she flew over the ruins of Vroengard memories came back to her from training. She and Fen learning to fight as one. Watching with pride as her rider surpassed expectations set upon him. Watching other riders and their dragon’s bond strength while their remained unchanged. A pang of anger came to her as she remembered the weak bond, that was the reason why she wasn't able to die with honor when her rider did, that was the reason why she couldn't find Fen when they were separated, and that was the reason why she felt as if part of her had died several years ago. She had wished for death when it happened but it never came so she took it as a sign that she was to fight on. Which she had.
She landed heavily in one of the many court yards and looked around. The Vroengard had once been full of life. The mightiest of warriors and dragons had trained here, been raised here, and died here. She remember when she had met Galbatorix, Fen hadn't like him and neither did she.
Alvina shook her head trying to get rid of the memory of Galbatorix from her mind. She took a step forward and stared at hard marble floors. She remembered what the sound of his boot would make as he walked besides her laughing at some antics of a young rider and his dragon. A small smile came across her face as she remembered the good times of life. She was home now.
As she entered one great corridor she remembered the third year of being with Fen. It was a joyful year for them. They had been given leave time to return to the great forests of Du Weldenvarden. But they decided to instead travel the free lands of humans. It was strange for her. But every moment she had relished. And chuckled at the thought of the punishment they received when they returned.
Sadness, this was something she had to deal with for a long time now, and she knew not why she was making it harder on herself by returning here. Looking around in the ruins reminded her of all that had changed and all that had been lost.

Occ: anyone can join.

OOC: I have a question: do you have a plot ready for this one?

Occ: no im leaving it open

OOC: Didn't you already post this same thing? lol is it okay with you if I keep that story and say this is actually happening the same way again at the start? (So they've already met.)

IC: Phal opened her wings, feeling glorious as the beautiful sea air flowed over her body. She closed her eyes and sighed in contentment, thinking of few things as relaxing as this. Flying itself was relaxing. But there were three places where it was more than anywhere else: the huge cave at the entrance of Unity, extremely high in the atmosphere where it looked like endless sky, and over the ocean.

Without meaning to, the silver had reached Vroengard. Memories of past events here surged through her mind, fueled especially when she saw a familiar sight below. An extreme case of de-ja-vu rolled over her mind when she drifted lower to get a better look. Except now, Phal was much older, and much wiser.

She landed next to the dragoness, her head tipped a little to the side as she tried to remember her name. I've met you here before, in almost this very spot, my friend. I remember all the things that transpired, and yet not your name. Wait... it's Alvina? she said quietly, pacing up to the dragoness with a friendly smile.

Occ: truely I got very lost in that last one though.....it confused the heck out of me xD wasn't sure if bring back stories that haven't been written on in a while was a good idea so I stole the beginning cause I liked it xP

Ic:Alvina watch as Phal landed and nodded at the greeting, Greetings Phal, what brings you here young one? Alvina found herself think of her last visit here and all that had happened. She also found herself looking around for two small little bringers of trouble. It was times she did not want to remember memories of hurt were painful for her. Pain nothing but pain, is this war had brought.
I sure hope you have not brought trouble as last time for I grow weary of adventures and fighting.
A grim smile touched Alvina's face as she remember a time where her rider had spoke those same exact words. At that time she had called him weak, an old regret she could now not forget. Her face wasa grave again as she looked around the court yard again.

OOC: Well, they were captured by the evil Tiacarion and were about to face him when the rp trailed off. That's pretty much all that happened. lol Hey, maybe we could bring Tiacarion back as an evil dude.

IC: Phal smiled and shook her head. I do not bring any trouble that I know of. But it often finds me, just to warn you. I can't believe it's been years since then. What have you been doing, and how have you been? And why are you here again? she replied, wondering where Alvina had been, and glad that she was still alright. It was always nice when an old friend showed up again. And it was rather odd in this case; she was right where Phal had met her the first time.

Occ: hmm possibly but i still know nothing about this Tiacarion xD I'm open to anything I just want to get Alvina back in action.

IC: Alvina smiled kindly down at the young dragon. Phal's presence reminded her of the young dragons who used to roam the halls. I do not believe it is just you who attracts trouble it seems to flock to we few remaining dragons now.
Alvina looked at one blocked passage way that led to where her and Fen used to be housed. She closed her eyes and the rubble began moving aside.
I have been well young one, as well as a dragon who has to see a war that wiped out her kind can be. As the last piece of rubble moved she began to walk down the corridor. Many memories are here things that should not be forgotten. So I brave exposure to the enemy to come here. To come home. But tell me Phal what brings you here? How have your abilities progressed? How goes your life?

OOC: Basically he's an evil elf who wants to spread a very dangerous virus throughout dragons in order to kill them. That's what I remember anyway. lol

IC: Phal laughed. That's true. We can't get very far without something coming after us. It's hard to hide these days, she replied. She nodded solemnly when Alvina descended into the tunnel, speaking as she went of why she was here. I understand, she said quietly. She smiled when Alvina asked about her. I was just flying around. As for my abilities... they have gotten rather interesting, I must say. My life has become a lot more active in the last couple years. I even discovered a few members of my family, and started one of my own. But I must ask; what memories bring you here? she explained, her expression turning curious as she hoped to learn more about this dragon's past.

Alvina did not speak for a while till they came to a room large enough for three dragons her size. It was plain remains of a crushed marble bed frame. Nothing else remain, none of Fen's possesions were here. Not his bow, armor, sword, or simple flute he used to play.
I lived here before the war. In times of peace and in times of sadness this was me and my riders room for 250 years.
She entered the room, it didn't feel the same to her without Fen. Now it was just anouther empty room in this vast maze of ruins.


Occ: sorry short, can't really think. Well evil elf sounds interesting xD haha

Phal looked around and then at Alvina with sympathy. What happened to him, Alvina? she asked, her voice quiet. She didn't want to bring up bad memories for the dragoness, but she couldn't help but ask. The room certainly had a nostalgic air about it; but it didn't seem as if anyone had been there in a while. Would it be nice for Alvina to remember her past, or sad? Probably both. Phal wondered if she would act like this when she was old; reminisce about friends she had gained and lost. Again, that seemed very likely.

OOC: Want me to bring him in, then? Maybe defeating an evil dude's evil plot will cheer up Alvina. lol Were you eventually planning for her to meet Fenlore? How far into the future are you planning it? (I'm curious.)

A deep chuckle rose up from within Alvina. What happened to him? She repeated with just about as much wonder and curiosity as Phal. For she did not know what truly happened to him and that alone was a source of shame for her.
We were separated for a long time after the battle over the burning plains. I thought he had died. That was all she said before she turned and left the room.
Quickly she changed the subject. This place used to be a place of learning. Great powerful ancient dragon used to reside here. I was present when we took the names of the betrayers. Never in my time has so many dragons gathered to accomplish a task as such but we had done it. She remember back as every dragon in this once proud city had pooled their power and released the spell, it was one of the most wonderful moments but also one of the saddest most feared moment she had ever seen.

Occ:Well when ever you feel like bringin in the evil dude feel free. ^^
as for Fenlore meeting Alvina...well I was actually think that could happen soon. It would have to take place in an epic battle in one of the cities of the empire.

OOC: Ah, cool. I will definately have to join that one. And I'll bring in the evil dude when their conversation's over. Heheh.

IC: Phal nodded solemnly, respectful enough not to press Alvina for any more information. The young dragoness continued to listen as the older one described this place, and her face lit with awe as she revealed that she had been a part of the Taking of Names. You were part of that cerimony? Wow, that must have been very interesting to take part in. Certainly sad to take dragons' names, but still interesting, Phal remarked. Did you know any of the dragons here very well? she asked.

Alvina chuckled at the young dragon enthusiasm. Yes little one I knew many of our kind and their riders. For my Fen and I were favorites for missions and in helping the young ones train. We were powerful, proud and powerful. Alvina sighed in happy bliss of memories. The counsel was kind to Fen and I, they showed great expectations in us constantly giving missions that a "normal" pair could not complete without help. The dragons of here were amazing, the knowledge of both the elves, humans and dragons pooled here in one great city. Riders and their dragons flying all over the nations, be visiting humans, elf or even a few braved the Dwarves. But it must be hard to understand but I cannot talk just about the dragons that lived here for their lives were directly related to their riders. For we loved our riders.
She stopped for a moment and realized that she was speaking in the past tense. Just another sign of change. Not even the collective power and wisdom could stop him though.

Alvina sighed at what Phal said. That idea sounded so right to her but also so sad. If she could take part in the rebuilding of her home and share it with other her heart would be over joyed but at the same time she wouldn't be able to share it wither her rider. She chuckled at herself and the self pity.
Rebuild this place. I would begin now if it wasn't for the evil in the world that would stop me. This was a place of fear for those who wished to unbalance things and now those same creatures of evil that feared this place would stalk in it and defile the memories of the great dragons and their riders!
She found herself snarling at the thought and small flames jetted from her nostrils.

Occ: what does it take to make it as an epic RPGer? cause I have an Idea for brining Alvina and Fenlore together but the story would be long and take place over many areas of Alagaesia.

OOC: Your charry needs to be well-known by many other charries, and you must have dragon rider status (which you do). So basically, try to be in a few more rps and then I think you can make some bios. But you're right, that does sound like a good Epic.

IC: Phal nodded at Alvina's words, sorry that she had to agree. There was too much evil to rebuild this place any time soon. I'm sure we will defeat Galbatorix and make the land peaceful again, though. And then Vroengard can be a magnificent place once again. But I think some of the creatures you mentioned as wanting to defile this place are up there right now, Alvina. Maybe we should chase them off, Phal said, explaining what she had seen. The creatures were still shuffling around up above, and their actions alone made them look very suspicious to the young silver. Something about their shape was vaguely familiar, and Phal wanted to get a closer look at them anyway.

Alvina's eyes got huge and a deafening roar broke from her.
NO! Not again! No evil shall touch this place if I stand within these grounds!
Alvina looked at the side wall that would give her straight shot to the outside. Flame already built in her mouth from sheer anger but she closed it and gathered more. After a few more seconds she released the flames at the was successfully blowing a 10ft by 10ft hole in it. The hole wasn't big enough for Alvina to get out but she stuck her head through it and thrashed back and forth. Her hard scales scrapped against the stone until the whole was big enough.
WHO DARES! TRESPAS ON MY HOME! She flung her thought out with such strength that someone tens of miles away might be able to catch it if they had their mind open.


Occ:hmm okay i think i will start a Rp with my new character then cuase I don't see one where I could fit easily in. Orome is a little....weird haha

Phalynx backed away from the enraged dragoness, wanting to get out of range in case she thrashed her tail without looking. Any dragon could make that mistake, and Phal didn't want a painful bruise. She understood Alvina's anger, but she was a little upset that she had warned the creatures of their presence. They were already scurrying out of the building and heading towards the dragons, and their long strides spoke of their maline intentions. Uh oh. Here they come. I'll go trap them between you and me, Phal said, turning around and running back up the tunnel. She climbed up to the top of the rocks above the cave entrance, staring down at the hole with Alvina's head poking out. The creatures were lumbering ever closer. Phal frowned when they came into view, realizing she had seen them before. She stalked forward, ready to leap out should they attack.

OOC: I may join that one with Ecco, once she's accepted.

Alvina felt Phalynx's plan and found it to be a good one. So she was going to do her best to provoke these beasts closer to herself so they would concentrate on her.
Come to me you spineless beasts who dare enter a home when the keeper is away! She spoke in the ancient language knowing that any creature would understand the insult then.
The creatures seemed to move quicker after the insult trudging along. Once the first beast came into Alvina's striking range she coiled back her neck and shot out her head with great speed catching the lead beast at the neck.
DIE! She screamed in her mind as fire bellowed out of her mouth engulfing the creature and any of its fellow trespassers stupid enough to get close to their comrade.

Occ: im assuming these beasts are semi-intelligent xP

OOC: They're smart enough to follow orders. That's pretty much it, though.

IC: Phal crouched down on the rocks, her muscles tense and ready to spring. She wanted to wait until Alvina had killed a few of them so that she could capture one without others escaping. She wanted a few answers out of these beasts. One was soon engulfed in flame, and the other four backed away quickly, looking more apprehensive now that they knew the creature could kill them. One got brave and snuck around to the back of Alvina's head, but Phal knew the older dragoness would know it was coming. She decided to wait until she had killed one more and maybe injured the others; then she could risk pouncing down without the beasts escaping. She wanted one alive.

Alvina tasted the beasts blood as she ripped through them. They were fairly simple to kill. Like a deer with three legs, easy. One escaped the inferno of fire and was about to strike Alvina on the head. Magic exploded from her stopping the beast in mid air.
Phal! Come take this beast. You want one of these detestable nasty taste things do you not? And what are they? Still holding that one in place she leapt out of the cave and began to tear her way through the remaining few beasts.
Stupid things, attacking me. They are five hundred years to young to even harm me! She roared in victory her wings flared while she crushed the body of one of these things in her claw.

Occ: xP hahaha be careful Phal may not get any action if you don't jump right in. lol jk Alvina is just pissed

OOC: Heh. That's alright. It's Alvina's place anyway. She deserves to have some beasty-killing fun.

IC: Phal bunched the muscles in her hind limbs and sprang forward, pouncing catlike on one of the weakened beasts. She raked her teeth along its arms, severing the muscle and stopping it from rising. She then gripped its neck in her jaws. These things are familiar. I have seen them underwater before; they were serving an evil elf. Do you remember the last time we were here? The one who attacked us was Tiacarion, and these are, or were, some of his minions. I want to know if he's still around, Phal said, tightening her grip until the beast howled in pain.

Creature! Who do you serve? she roared into its mind, keeping her grip firm. It did not answer, only continued to whimper and howl. Phal bit down harder, and it finally started screeching. "Stop! Dragon stop! I serve master!" it cried, confirming Phal's suspicions that the creatures were here because someone had sent them. Who is your master? Why did he send you here? Tell me and I'll let you go, she demanded. "Master elf send us! Want us to find lost container!" he shouted frantically. Phal let up on his neck a little to make him more eager to continue. What was in the container? How was it lost? she said. "Not know. Master lost it. Master want it. That all important," it replied more hastily, hoping to be let free.

Phal thought for a moment before continuing. What does he want it for? she asked simply. "Not say, but want to kill dragons," the creature said. Where is your master? How many soldiers does he have? Phal questioned, thinking this would probably be her last question. "Underground, in cave by water. Many soldiers. Almost as many as when he lived here before," the beast said more calmly, and Phal was surprised by its grasp of language. She turned her head slightly and looked pointedly at Alvina. Is there anything you want to know? she said.

Alvina went to cleaning gore from her claws as she listened to Phal's questioning with interest. She remembered that thing they had fought and how it fancied himself an elf. Anything he wanted she would gladly steal or destroy.
Thus she locked her eyes on the beast that Phal gripped and spoke to it.
She may have promised not to harm you if you answered our questions but I made no promise. So unless you lead her and I to this "container" I will rip you apart with my claws once she drops you. Alvina thought in the ancient language and her emotions of anger came with them. Though the whole time she did not care if the beast led them to the container it would still die.

Alvina growled at the beast, it was worthless. She could see the fear and truth in the things eyes.
It is a possibility young one. If I remember correctly we destroyed the council room that day. It is very possible that somewhere in that area of the ruins is the container. Alvina's thoughts turned back to the beast that Phal had, I think we should rip the areas of the ruins these beasts had already searched and the exact location of its master. From there we will proceed. Even though Alvina was seething with anger she knew it was foolish to proceed without a small amount of caution.

Alvina snorted at Phal's ploy of pity. Do what you will with the beast, it is within your claws not mine. I'll abide by your judgment. Alvina liked the young dragon so she didn't have a desire to oppose and possibly offend Phal.
Alvina crouched low gathering her strength and launched herself into the air. She was in no mood to dwell here in a place full of her own personal sorrow, instead she welcomed this distraction even if it the anger within her build.


Occ: sorry short

Alvina watch as the beast left, she hoped that this little choice of the younger dragon did not come back to hurt them. When Phal caught up to Alvina she angled her way toward the center of the cities ruins. As she approached the area she saw that the beast had tried to excavate it but unsuccessfully. She slowly circled till she came to the ground in front of one of the many entrances that had collapsed.
This will be hard work Phal. The counsels chamber is deep within this structure.
Alvine approached the entrance and gripped one of the huge fallen pillars with her powerful jaws. Her neck strained as she lifted it off of the ground and gently set it aside. Her love of this place began to over shadow her anger and the need for urgency; as she stood before the entrance to where the wisest of the dragon and their riders used to stay.

Alvina sighed as she dropped the next piller she was beginning to move. Phal was right the direct way there would take far to long. She spotted the little side rout, it looked to be just large enough for her.
Stand back. She said half-heartedly. She gathered up the energy it would take to use magic again. Move! She let the thought ring through her head and released the magic. The ruined entrance seemed to tremble. She quickly retreated a few steps as the debris that blocked Phal's and her way piled up outside of the entrance much of it breaking further in the process.
Let us go then. Alvina said as she started for the small tunnel that Phal had pointed out.

They traveled some way until they reached a sealed door. There were many passages like this that lead to the councels chamber. But to actually use them it took a dragon of great strength and the proper knowledge to open the warded door on either end. The other end was destroyed. Now we must open this end. Alvine slammed into the door digging her claws into it where they seemed to fit in rivets and feeding it a large amount of her own energy in the process. The doors seemed to move a few inches at a time as Alvina kept up the flow of energy with her claws dug into the door. After a minute of this the door swung open on their own and Alvina trembled slightly at the loss of energy. The room ahead of them was vast and dark and smelt of death, it was the council room of this one great city. With a heavy heart Alvina entered.

Alvina fell back to Phal side. She had no clue what this thing that they were looking for looked like. But she still searched, it didn't help her that he mind continued to concentrate on the past. On how many times Fen and her had come to this very room to be given missions. The thoughts saddened and angered her. In an act to distract herself she spoke with Phal.
Tell me young one what does this thing we are looking for look like? And what are we to do once we find it?
Alvina heard the sound of the door they had enter close on its own as the energy she had fed it was expended from keeping the doors open. This cut off any light that had been entering the room, Alvina could still see but it seemed to enforce the fact that this was a dark and dead place.

Alvina nodded slowly acknowledging what the younger dragon said. She moved farther into the huge room. It was by far the largest room in the whole city. Almost every dragon that had at one time bore a rider had entered this hall and ever dragon with great power had once called this room home. She looked at the many stone chairs that lay in ruins all around the room. Fallen pillars had joined them and destroyed marble slabs from the floor were everywhere.
This task will not be an easy one. Alvina said as she gripped some rubble moving it to get a look if anything was under.

Occ: You have to progress it from here. I don't know exactly where you are taking it.

OOC: Okey dokey. I have a couple ideas.

IC: Phal smiled. My job's never easy, she thought, but didn't say anything out loud as she searched around the room. As she was scanning one corner, however, she noticed movement beyond the room's walls. A split-second later, she heard a loud crash from above. A group of small creatures, that looked like goblins crossed with fish and possessing enormous teeth and eyes, dropped or scrambled into the room from small tunnels above and around.

Phal lowered herself into a defensive crouch, ready to fight. I told you they'd be in here! The rocks were moved! the creature in the lead shouted to the others, gesturing with one long, sharply pointed claw. Phal hissed. Coming in here was the last mistake you'll ever make, she threatened, baring her teeth.

Alvina gripped the rubble in her claws tighter as the new little beasts. She was somewhat amused; they were so small compared to her. She wasn't sure if this was an insult by the enemy to make her fight such an advisory.
Phal? You seem to know what these flies are. Care to enlighten me on the creatures I’m about to crush? As she spoke heaving with her powerful hind legs she threw the section of pillar that she had been gripping towards the little beasts. Not really caring if it hit or not.

Occ: Darn I need to join more RPGs my orome hasn't gotten much action xD

Alvina chuckled at Phal's lust for battle as she recovered from being startled. These little beasts were pests nothing more in her eyes. A few ran past the fight with Phal and for Alvina. With ease she turned around and with a swipe of her tail. Many of the beasts that been coming after her fell. Alvina turned back around just in time to catch another beast with one of her forelegs, without mercy for the thing that moved in her claws she crushed it.
Really? Is this the extent of his army's power? If so I do not know how we lost last time. Probably had something to do with me showing off or.....who knows..... She commented dryly as she head butted a beast.

Alvina licked remains of the beasts from her claws. Difficult yes, even more so if we don't find what they want first. Moving quickly She began to look again the container.

Occ: Okay idk what to do xD sorry this is a pass.

OOC: That's okay. lol

IC: Phal nodded solemnly. She continued her search, but kept her eyes open for any signs of Tiacarion's forces. With a sharp exclamation, she dashed over to one end of the room, where piles of stone and rubble littered the floor. Phal bent down and sniffed her find, grinning. She picked up a tiny container with one claw. I don't know if we should be happy or a little afraid. I found the container, but it has the virus in it. And there are hundreds of very strong protective spells around it; it'll take a really long time to destroy, she announced. She could break through every one of the spells and unweave the wards; but there were hundreds. They would need to get the vial out of here and away from Tiacarion.

Alvina walked to Phal side. She agreed with Phal one being happy and afraid of what they had just found. She looked around and sniffed the air. It didn't seem feasible to destroy it here. They had not the protection or the time to do so. They could fly to the deep forests of the Spine. It would only be a days flight there and in that vast dangerous forest they would be protected for a while. Then an idea struck her, she remember her lessons in magic and how a magician could move objects over great distances, though it wasn't something she was ever good at.
From what I see we don't have many options. One is we could camp out here and slowly destroy every ward around that little thing until we finally destroyed it. I personally don't like the idea of keeping this thing in plain sight. Our second option is we could fly to the spine, its close and it is hard to find anything in that forest. I think this is the safest option for us to do. Last option is little harder but there would be no way that Tiacarion could get his hands on this deadly little thing. I'm sure that if we were both able to rest for a few days we could more the object directly to some elvish city where the elves would know what it is and destroy it. She looked at the virus with distaste. A thing that small could cause so much trouble, it almost amused her.

Alvina nodded, this option would be the safest in the long run. She looked again that the little container and growled. We need to get to somewhere safe on this island. But where? Where can we go where they won’t be able to reach us for a while. Alvina began to pace as she thought. She remembered back to the armories that carried an assortment of weapons. It had thick doors but many entrances not a good place to try and defend. She then remembered the vault where the jewels that were put into the hilts of riders swords, even Fen had visited this huge room with her to select his jewel. I believe I know of a good place. How do you feel about locking ourselves into a vault? Alvina asked looking at the young dragon. She knew that the room was huge for the purpose of riders and dragon to be able to go in together so room wouldn't be a problem. The problem would be time, it wasn't on their side. The longer they took the harder it would be to destroy this deadly little thing.

Alvina nodded to the young dragon. She remembered of the last time they had met knowing that Phal had became far more capable then before. You have grown much young one. She said lightly as she moved away from Phal choosing a spot in the room where she felt she had a chance to blow a hole through the roof. The way they had it would be impossible for them to return without Alvina draining herself of all of her power. She looked at the spot she was going to destroy with a small amount of sadness. She was about to destroy more of her home. But she didn't dwell on it she threw her head back and spewed flames up at the roof. It held at first but then crumbled away under the heat of Alvina's flames. She kept it up for a few minutes until she was satisfied with the large hole.
Phal let us go. We must make haste so we are not found. Alvina quickly then leapt from the room into the bright blue sky.

Occ: okay sorry about taking forever to post, college has had me swamped

OOC: Don't worry about it, I understand.

IC: Phal smiled and followed after Alvina. Thank you, she replied at the older dragon's comment. She thought back to the first time they had met, how young and inexperienced she had been. Now she felt centuries older, and yet it had only been a few years. Her experiences were many and she knew that many older dragons had never done some of the things she had. Phal wondered how she would feel a few years from that moment; if she would feel that much older again. It made her future seem very odd indeed.

The young dragoness leaped out of the hole after Alvina, flapping her wings quickly to get a good jump.

Alvina circled higher and higher into the sky. Truthfully she couldn't remember where exactly where the vault was. She was pretty sure it was in the north part of the city, inside one of the former great libraries. She drifted that way to see that the city seemed to have fared far worse in this area. The library seemed to be partly intact which gave her a little courage. You can sense life easily from a distance can you not? Alvina asked Phal but continued quickly, Check this area, will we have to fight?