Jia curled her lip up at Ka, showing her teeth in a display that was anything but a smile,"Would you think the same if it was me?" she retorted harshly to her Rider,"Would you think so differently from how I do now if it was me and not Sarai?" she hissed and turned on Mahari when he spoke. As it was obvious that neither of them were going to allow her to pass, she clenched her hands into fists and closed her eyes, taking deep breaths in through her nose. When she reopened her eyes they only sparkled with frustration, not the rage as they had a few moments before. Her eyes were icy as she met Mahari's,"She is my daughter, Nathen, the offspring of Shruikan, the most hated dragon in Alagaësia. When he finds out, which is inevitable, he will rip her throat out with no hesitation." she said dully. "Young? By my standards, a dragons standards, she is still very much a hatchling, and young enough to still be in my care!" she snapped angrily. Her eyes glittered, but not was anger. Moisture filled her eyes but did not spill. Tears of fear. She just wanted to protect her baby. Her hands shook as she crossed her arms over her chest and looked at the ground, breathing hard. Finally she looked up at Mahari and her teal-green eyes were like ice,"When he finds out what she truly is, if she befalls any harm, you will find me on your doorstep." she said softly. It was not a threat; just a warning. She uncrossed her arms and pushed past Mahari and Ka, heading for the back exit. She waved a hand at them,"I just want to talk to him." she said tiredly; the display of rage-fueled magic was taking its toll on her strength. She knew they hadn't gotten far from the barn. She stomped her foot three times, hard. She knew that Sarai would feel it with her powers. Jia, despite looking calm, was still quite wired up. Kadaj would have to tread carefully.

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Sarai did indeed feel the stomps, but she didn't say anything right away. Instead she tilted her head as if she were listening, then pursed her lips,"I don't feel mother's magic anymore. I think my uncle and Mahari have calmed her down a bit." she murmured to Kadaj, turning in the direction of the back..

Jia closed her eyes at the reminder. When she spoke, her voice was broken, tired,"When will you understand that I didn't have a choice. I tried, Nathen. If you care to remember, I swore in the Ancient Language that I would come to you as soon as I could." she turned to look at Mahari, and her eyes showed a weariness and an ancient sadness that was far beyond her years,"I tried, Mahari. Every time I thought I was free to go, more things would get in the way that had to be taken care of. Maybe I didn't try hard enough, I don't know. All I can say now is I'm sorry, no matter how inadequate it might be, and say that if I could do it again, I would try harder to find you sooner." she murmured. She caught the shield from the corner of her eye and spun to look. She hadn't been seeing things, that truly was the crest of the King. Astonishment was the first thing she felt. What woman in their right mind would bed with the king? And then she thought that perhaps the women he had taken had not been in their right mind. She shivered at the thought. The next thing she felt was amusement. Her daughter the offspring of Shruikan, the boy the son of Galbatorix. Oh the irony. She turned and saw the boy walking ahead of Sarai, gently leading her as if she truly were blind. Okay, that was a point in his favor; he was courteous, a gentleman. She let him fidget for a while under her gaze, then pursed her lips,"I am Johdzsia, daughter of Seluka. Your name and rank, and what you plan to do if this...escalates?" by that she meant whether her daughter got pregnant or not.

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Sarai didn't tremble behind Kadaj, but she definitely was nervous. She was tensed to act in case her mother charged abruptly. First she would Change, she didn't care about the problems it would cause, and then she would grab Kadaj and fly away, to protect him. She could almost admit that she felt affection for him. He was willing to stand up against her mother who, in any form that she chose to take, was downright frightening when she got really angry. That was deserving of at least a little affection. She glowered at her mother, a warning in her eyes; she would protect Kadaj from Jia, and she hoped that the gold-amethyst haired elf could see it.

Ka had noticed the shield when he came running into the barn, but paid it no mind. It would be shallow of him to judge others based on who their parents where, Sarai was a tribute to that. He followed Jia outside and saw the boy leading Sarai to his horse. He stopped just outside the barn door and let Jia continue on. He was close enough to act if Jia got out of hand, but far enough away to not get in the way on accident.

OOC: bleh, shot post x. x

Jia half listened, curious despite herself. She even relaxed and leaned against the barn door. Her heart warmed slightly to him as he spoke of her daughter. Her lips almost twitched into a smile. Maybe he would do for Sarai. Then she sighed and stood upright, arms loose at her sides, ready to defend her daughter if the need arose. "There is more to her than the eye can see. Sarai, explain. Then show him." she said. She stiffened, her teal-green eyes locked on Kadaj.

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Sarai smiled slightly at Kadaj as he spoke to her about a creature called kabolds. She noted the name and decided that she might see if there were any of them left. She looked down to the ground as he spoke of her, blushing slightly when he mentioned her carrying his children. She glanced up at her mother, nodding. She gently pulled her hand from his shoulder, pulling his own with it, and moved around so she stood in front of him. She grasped his armored hand and squeezed lightly. "I am not as blind as one might think at first look. My mother is standing two paces from the barn, Ka is right behind them, watching mother and also for slayers that might interrupt us, Mahari is sitting on a haybale inside the barn, waiting for us to finish. Your horse is twenty paces behind you and to the right a bit." she paused and looked up, directly into his eyes,"I have powers to see everything through my feet, the price being my actual sight." she paused again and bit her lip. She backed away a bit and bowed her head, closing her eyes. After a moment she touched her Changing Seal. The light was muted, as if it sensed that she was within hostile territory, and then she was in her dragon form. Her dark black scales gleamed with an enchanting beauty, and the small lines of gold around each scale glittered gently. Her eyes, the same pale-lavender-flecked-with-light-grey, fixed on his feet and she refused to meet his gaze. She wanted to appear as nonthreatening as possible. At the shoulder she was about as tall as a pony at the withers, so she kept her head lowered almost to the ground. Her tail flicked nervously. I trust you, to show you what I am. I want you to trust me too. she murmured, still not meeting his eyes.

Jia glanced back at Ka and exhaled slightly. It can not be helped now, dear prince. From the way that he has reacted to Sarai, however, I doubt that I have very much to fear. she said quietly, looking back at Kadaj and her daughter. She smiled just a bit at his question, but she was not the one that answered.

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Sarai tensed when he passed out, coiling her muscles to dart forward and catch him, but something told her to stay put. She laid down on her belly and kept her head low. Her eyes widened slightly at his question and she shook her head. No, Kadaj. I would never hurt you or any other twoleg unless I had to. Neither would my mother. she murmured. She extended her head slowly toward him, keeping her eyes plastered on the ground. I don't like to kill. Don't want to. My father already gives me a bad enough reputation, I avoid creating more. Myself, my mother, and mother's Rider have recently returned from a war in a different land. she closed her eyes and a visible shudder of pain and revulsion slid down her spine. I would be content if I never had to kill or hurt anyone again. I'll say it again that I won't hurt you in the Ancient Language of the elves, binding me to my word, if you want. she said quietly. She hesitated, still not looking at him, and then moved forward a tiny bit so her snout brushed against the back of his hand. I'm just like those kabolds, in a way. she said, and her eyes twinkled tentatively.

OOC: Ill skip for now. Not much for Ka to do...

Kadaj shook his head after Sarai spoke in his mind. Something he was just getting use to. It was new for him. "Yeah? Well we all seem to have daddy issues" He grumbled. "I think I know wich one. I have heard about the war the king supports across the sea. You came from that? Never thought a dragon would have more battle experience then me." The man paused and moved the palm over his face. "The kabold insurrection was not really a war but a series of skirmishs. I met a dragon once and earned this for my trouble. But the fallen dragon god let me live.

If you say you wont hurt me I belief it. You could have killed me last night if you really wanted to." With that said the young man finally wrinkled his nose. "What is that smell?" Rubbing his hand against his face and noticing the horse dung he passed out in made him change the subject of conversation. "Oh, its me..... wonderful"

Feeling Sarai's touch on his hand Kadaj pulled it away in reflex. "Floppy ears wise maybe. But your bigger and not so adorable, in appearance anyways" He was not trying to be cruel but just called it as he saw it. A dragon and a kabold in his oppinion were very much different. "You better change back" He said. "The farm is coming alive.
OCC: meh, its late here and I'm tired.

OOC: skip again >.<

Sarai smiled slightly at his reply though she still didn't look up at him,"I understand. Dragons do tend to have that reputation. There are a few of us that are cold-blooded killers, just as there are cold-blooded killers among humans and even elves. Truly we are not much different than humanoids, we're just a lot bigger and covered in scales." she said, her lips twitching into a slight smile.

Her face relaxed into relief as he said he was not the hero type. She looked up at Atakai and the warden when they came in and tried not to blush in embarrassment. She listened to the warden, worry collecting in the pit of her stomach. She had a bad feeling about this request from the king. She didn't think it was paranoia, though she would prefer it. After Atakai left Sarai looked back at Kadaj, her eyes wide. She was a little comforted by his promise to return, but still her stomach churned. She bit her lip.

When he came out of the barn with his shield and sword and began walking to join the others, she made him pause for a moment. Going up on tiptoe so she could reach him, she kissed him on the lips. She had already made sure that no one was around or close enough to see. After a bit she pulled away and looked into Kadaj's eyes,"Come back to me, Druak Kadaj." she ordered quietly. She pecked him on the nose, then pushed him toward where she could feel the others gathering,"Now go." she said briskly. The black-gold dragoness then turned and walked to her mother, who caught her when she sagged,"Too much." she whispered to Jia, who nodded in understanding. She felt herself passing out, her vision going dark.

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Jia looked up at her Rider and grimaced as she held Sarai in her arms,"Things are picking up too much. I am honestly surprised she didn't lose it last night, with everyone dancing around her and crowding her. Mahari, could I take Sarai to your cave for her to rest?" she asked the twoleg as she carried her daughter to the barn doors.

Mahari pulled up the hood of his cloak and nodded to Jia and her suggestion. "Yes, lets go. I am already growing irritated with all these people. I have had enough social time to last me for a couple of years more of solitude. He followed close by Jia's side to offer help if she tired carrying her daughter.

Outside Kadaj mounted his horse and walked it over to the other slayers already mounted and ready to go. "So whats this all about?" He asked a comrade. "Might be for that new battleplan the grandmaster proposed" The man answered. "Your father is a good man Druak, but if its all the same and good with you, I would rather not this proposol of his go through. The idea that we need to work with empire dragons is stupid. We never needed them before for close air support. Why start now?"

Kadaj gave no answer.
OCC: lacking muse today.

Jia nodded in thanks to Ka, watching him with concern. She could feel the savageness in him that had shown itself since the war, a part of him that wanted, even needed, to see, hear, and smell blood being spilt. She smiled at her Rider and eased into his mind, suppressing that part of him with her mind as well as her powers. She let him feel her love for him, her protectiveness toward him. She didn't even realize that she was purring softly in her throat, barely audible, but Ka's keen ears would have been able to pick it up. She felt Sarai stir and looked down at her daughter. The black-gold haired girl blinked open her eyes, then shifted so she was standing before Jia could protest. The gold-amethyst haired woman glanced at Mahari and twitched her lips at his dry comment,"If there is one thing that has not changed about you, Mahari, it is that you hate crowds and you dislike people in general." she muttered, just loud enough for him to hear. She followed behind her daughter to outside the farm, way out into the trees so that there was little chance of them being spotted. Sarai and Jia Changed in the blink of an eye. Jia crouched down for Ka to mount, wincing slightly as the scars across her chest and right foreleg from the Allatik War stretched uncomfortably.

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Sarai Changed and crouched down beside Mahari, nudging his leg gently with her snout. Would you like to ride me back to the cave, Mahari? You can Change there. I want to prove to Mom that I can hold a rider, even if I am small. she said, and glowered playfully in Jia's direction. The gold-amethyst growled softly and snapped her teeth together, but the rumble that vibrated the bigger dragoness's chest was laughter. Like I said, it takes more than just brute strength to carry a rider, Sarai. I've lost count of how many times I dropped Ka onto the ground while we were training together. grumbled Jia, glancing back at Ka apologetically. Sarai huffed. Believe it or not, I actually carried someone during the war- Jia cut her off. In your claws, mind you, not on your back. retorted her mother lightly. Sarai scowled at her, then looked back at Mahari, her eyes glittering. What do you say? she asked eagerly.

Jia didn't hear Mahari's stinging words about her daughter, she was too concentrated on Ka. She slammed her paw down, frustration welling up. Damn damn damn! She should have been ready. She closed her eyes and began to track him, but felt like a rough kick in the stomach when she felt him block her from his mind. She could feel the beginnings of the bloodlust leeching over to her from across their link. A shudder went down her spine, but she fought it. She had fought it before, for Ka, and by god she would do it again.

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Sarai shot a glare at Mahari, the scales of her face turning slightly midnight red instead of their usual luster black. She gave him a gentle cuff on the back of his head with her tail. She closed her eyes in distress when she felt Ka disappear. Not in despair; she was tracking him. Her eyes shot open after a moment. She lowered her head and scooted forward, scooping Mahari onto the juncture of her neck and shoulders. Mahari hold on. she commanded him, then she slapped Jia's shoulder hard with her tail. Come on, I can track him; follow me. she ordered crisply, then took off at a dead sprint with her mother on her heels. She could feel Kadaj close to the spot where Ka was and she felt like her heart had stopped. Not him, not him. she whispered, and increased her speed. When she felt as if she might be in danger of being seen and discovered, she stopped, let Mahari dismount, and Changed to her Reapric form. She looked slightly different than she normally would; her eyes were a dark brown and her hair a true black, shoulder length. She rushed out, running with all the strength of her Reapric form and of her natural strength from her father, which left her as almost a blur of motion. She found Ka by feeling his gait. It was slightly different with the armor he wore, but she knew her Uncle Ka. She touched the shoulder of who she knew to be Ka and spun around him until she stood in front of him. She let him see fear in her brown eyes and on her face,"Ka, no. Please, no. It's Sarai, it's me. If you want violence then spar with me, but leave them alone." she begged. Kadaj was a yard or two away. She had to protect him, no matter the cost.

Ka had it all planned out. He would march with them until they were in the middle of no where and then start killing. Of course he wouldn't touch Kadaj, since he mattered to Sarai and Sarai mattered to Jia and Jia mattered to him, so by the transitive property Kadaj mattered to him. It made sense, in and odd sort of way. When Sarai twisted him around, he was caught off guard slightly, but only slightly. Before he could ask her how she found him, she began pleading with him to leave 'him' alone. He gave her an irritated look. "I'm crazy not stupid." he said, rolling his eyes. " I never planned on killing him...just everyone else." Now, something you must understand about Ka in this state: he doesn't think...At. All. When he said that he planned on killing everyone there, he had forgot that there was a legion of Dragon Hunters behind him. At least, until one of them grabbed his shoulder and spun him around, aiming a punch to his face, which he caught. "Go! And tell Jia to not get involved...this is my fun..." He said, and crushed the man's hand with the superior strength. A circle was quickly formed around him as the Hunters drew their weapons. Ka cracked his knuckled and rolled his neck. "Well come on then!"

OOC: If you want, you two can control a few of the soldiers since it is a legion...and I don't know if these guys have magic or not...sooo yea.

Jia's snarl in response to Mahari was deep and thunderous. He will not die! Not after everything we have been through! she snapped back furiously. When they slid into view of the company it was all she could do not to spring instantly toward Ka. Every instinct, every fiber of her being was telling her to leap to his side, to protect him, to shield the partner-of-her-mind-and-soul, but her mind was screaming for her to stay until she was needed. Her entire body quivered with readiness. She could feel the darkness, the savageness that was controlling Ka at the moment, leaking into her, bit by bit. Her stomach heaved at first, but after a few moments it was growling with hunger. She snarled and crouched down, forcing herself so stay put.

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Sarai felt like smacking him. She really did. Her hands clenched into fists and she had to fight to keep her temper. She nodded vaguely at Mahari when he brought up the shield. She caught Kadaj's eyes and saw him mouth 'Go', and he pointed out into the distance. She grit her teeth and shook her head, her expression pained. She touched her mind to Kadaj's. Ka is the true bonded one to my mother. If he gets hurt or killed, then you will truly get to see an enraged dragon. I don't think you want that you to happen, or any of these other slayers want that either. she told him. She was scared about what her mother would do if Ka was hurt or, heaven forbid, killed. Before Mahari erected the arrow shield a stray one made it through, thudding into her left side just below the ribs. She grunted and went down on one knee. Ka is not in his right mind at the moment. The Allatik War awoke something savage in him that lusts for violence. He can't control it, any more than one could physically control an arrow once it has been released from the bow. she said tiredly to Kadaj. She could feel her mother shifting and growling, probably at her being hurt. She grit her teeth and forced herself to stand. Then she got an idea, but wondered if it would work. Well, she was in Reapric form, and she had been forced to use a bit of Reapric magic while in the War. She made a Void Seal and imprinted it into a slayer that stood behind her, increasing his speed so now he was more like an elf, but also covering his mind in a way that allowed her to control it. He rushed forward and yanked her back against him, holding her arms pinned with one arm while holding his sword to her throat with the other. She felt Jia surge to her feet but she hurriedly assured her mother that she was in no immediate danger. "Stand down. It's hopeless anyway; if any of us lose sight of you, she will get it, understand?" the man said gruffly. Despite her telling him to be rough, his hold on her arms and torso was light, gentle, as if he was still in control enough to do that little bit. This was a test, one that Sarai was willing to take; if Ka cherished her as much as Jia did, then he would try to curb the savageness, or something similar, to protect her. Or he would stay savage and go into True Form, which would be bad for all of them here. Damn, she hadn't thought about that. Too late now.

Mahari lowered the shield of protection after a slayer entered through the barrier and captured Sarai. Atakai back at the farm after starting to clean up after the party he threw discovered the almost naked dead slayer. Leaving he chased after the legion of men that left. He arrived on his horse moments after the man holding Sarai captive was killed. Pushing through the crowed of bodys he entered the clearing at the center and doned his indestructible shield and greatsword both made of crysm. An ore from a fallen star. "Leave the curr to me. Continue on, I will take care of the dead" Atakai said to the Marshal in charge of the slayers. The slayer leader lowered his head in respect before the newly promoted slayer champion and waved a hand for his men ot leave. Reluctantly the large mass of soldiers started to trickle away and return to formation as they traveled down the high road.

Mahari frowned after Atakai's appearance. "This has gone to far. I will not die here today. Not to one of the order champions" He already started to word a spell of teleportation but Ka beat him to it. In the blink of an eye He and Sarai were far away from where they once were along with Jia. As soon as they materialized the cloaked Mahari started to move back in the direction of his home. But not stopping before saying. "Dont even think about it. Atakai will kill Ka. Against one of the thirteen legendary slayers from the elven prophacy..... he has no chance. If you two want to abandon all reason and fight. So be it, but I will have no part in it." Mahari spoke his mind. He would have not help Sarai or Jia. The two would be on there own if they decided to face the 'giant of Osirus" The "God killer"

With everyone else leaving only a black robed figure remained. Leaning heavily on a wooden, rune carved staff. "Hmmmm" The robed elf said. "A rider. I will be hear to aid you brother Atakai. Do try to take this one alive. I am intrested in what knowledge his mind holds" Atakai just grunted at the old elven mage with experience from the elven dragon wars. Also One of the thirteen legendary champions like him. Atakai pointed his greatsword at Ka.

"You are unwell" He said lowly after looking at the crazed look on Ka's face. "Your a danger to yourself and every living thing around you.... no more then a rabid dog" There was a pause before he spoke again. "And like a rabid dog I shall put you down" Atakai's voice was soft, caring. "I will free you from the suffering and torment of this life"


The giant of a human with the glowing magical heart shaped amulate around his neck braught up the huge greatsword in his righthand and placed the flat of the blade against his forehead. "Fight and die with what honor you may have" The elven sorcerer behind him waved a hand and cast a spell on Atakai to aid him in the fight. But what the effects would be were not known at this time. "I want him alive Atakai...." The elven mage said again. "After I question him then you can release the poor wretch from his insanity in death" If Ka thought humans were weak pethetic creatures. Atakai was about to give him a rude awakening. There still existed heroes among the race of men.


OCC: Sorry to deprive you of the slaughter Ka. But I need Kadaj and his bretheren to continue on to the beor mountains to stay true to his history. For now Atakai shall keep you company and try to capture you.

Jia saw red flash across her vision. Rabid dog. Put you down. Like a rabid dog, I will put you down. She didn't even hear anything else. She felt vaguely what Ka planned and made a Seal to counter it, but was too late. She turned on Mahari, pure fury seething in her eyes. She wanted to say something like 'I will never abandon my life-partner', but she knew that would hurt him, because that was exactly what his companion, Elsa, had done. Abandon him. But she had to say something. If he dies, I will die to. I can not live without him. she said, in a quiet voice that clashed with the fury in her eyes. Sarai go with Mahari and stay with him. I will not have you meddled in this a second time. she said firmly. She turned and unfurled her wings. She blasted into the sky and flew faster than she ever had in her life. Even with his mind blocked from hers, they were still linked together, which allowed her to find him. Before she came into sight she changed the color of her scales with a Seal, so instead of gold-lined-with-amethyst, she was black-lined-with-dark-red. She streamed into view, her darkly colored form making her obvious in the sky. She roared and dove, slamming into the ground. She raised her wings and glowered at Atakai, her crimson red eyes pulsing with fury. Unwell is correct. We were in a war recently. It awoke a bloodlust in him that occasionally rises to the surface. she said coldly, speaking so that everyone present could hear her. She had even changed the tone of her voice so that it was lighter, airier. Her pupils narrowed. I should cut you down for calling him a dog. she said calmly, lifting a paw and flexing her long talons, startlingly white against her black-red scales. She put the paw back onto the ground. I know who you are, Atakai Crowe. I'm Seeva. You want him? she looked at the mage and flicked her tail in Ka's direction. She gazed steadily at Atakai. You'll have to go through me. she challenged, peeling back her lips and snarling thunderously.

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Sarai bared her teeth at her mother once she was in draconic. How much do you think I'm actually going to stay here. she growled in reply, but her mother was already gone. She grumbled some draconic curses, then glanced at Mahari. Just go back to your cave. Ka is my family and I will protect my family. That I'm sure you can understand. she said calmly. She didn't care if it hurt him or not, if was her opinion. She darted off at a flat run. She jumped into view of the others and snarled, louder than a dragon her size should have been able to produce. She was hardly threatening in size, about the size of a pony now, and obviously showing her youth, but her bristling black-gold scales added to the affect. Leave him alone. she snapped after her mother was finished speaking, eyes sparkling with rancor.

Ka watched with aggravation as his prey left him, leaving him with a rather large man instead. It was that the man's sized scared him, so much as it unsettled him. What worried Ka was the old looking elf that stood behind him, saying that he would help the man and that he wanted to know what Ka knew. Ka chuckled a bit, listening to Atakai and the old elf. "Put me down like a rabid dog will you? Well you know, even a rabid dog and bite." He sneered. About then, Jia and Sarai appeared out of no where, with their appearances changed. "Jia, I told you I didn't want you involved in this, and with good reason. You too Sarai!" He spoke softly to both of them, but it was obvious he was irritated. He stepped around the both of them and faced Atakai, twirling his scythe in his hand. "Only get involved if the elf tries anything, other wise stay back." He said, and stopped spinning the scythe, holding it in front of himself. "I'll let you make the first move..." He said, his eyes sparkling with insanity.

OOC: That woulda been good to know before I had him walk up and start something...oh well...too late now.