Felecia closed her wings behind her back and thought about what to do. She sent Kuja all the memories that happened since he left.

Ella licked her right front paw, it was still stinging from the thorn that had been in it a week ago. She noticed that the sky was getting light and got up. The sun was behind her, the top just barely breaking the horizon. She walked away from it toward Daidrea. Ella came over a sand dune and saw Daidrea, just as the sun burst forth and shined brightly on her coat. She posed slightly, turning her body until she was parellel to the sun. She turned her head to look at Daidrea, her silver eyes dancing. To someone that hadn't seen her in wolf form would probably say that in the suns rays, she was the most beautiful thing they had ever seen. It has been awhile Daidrea. Ella said, her voice calm and gentle. She turned toward him and walked down the dune. Now that she was out of the suns rays she looked normal. She stopped a few feet away from him.

[color=#0000FF]Zeke finished his deer, then fell asleep.

OOC:
Dude, I really went wild with Ella.lol

Kuja felt a little overwealmed when Felecia sent him memories of more recent years.



Daidrea turned his head slightly and saw Ella. Inside he felt slightly nervous but he hid it. "Hello Ella, yes it has been a while. How have you fared?" His voice was steady and quiet. Showing the more elvish side of himself by restraining emotions.


OOC: Sorry for short, cant think of much atm.

Ella stood up on her hind legs and shifted. Raven black hair extended from her head to her waist. Her eyes darkened to a sapphire that sparkled with life. A sword with a purplish hue hung on her left hip. A dark green shirt rested on her shoulders. (OOC: It kinda looks like what Jasmine wears in Aladdin, but dark green.) Light blue shorts wrapped around her legs. A black cloak fluttered in the mild wind, making it fly behind her like it had a will of it's own. Ella's hair flew behind her. She smiled pleasantly at him,"I've been good. Kill an evil Shade here, give Galbatorix trouble there." She laughed. It rang, clear and true through the air, like a bell,"And you?" she asked.

Hannah smiled as she looked through her hosts memory's. She knew that Ella had already hidden the ones she didn't want Hannah to see. She came to when Ella found Zeke's egg. She watched in silence. Ella walked through the healer's garden, looking for an herb that he wanted. She saw a sparkle in the corner of her eye. She went to investigate. Ella dug a little in the earth and found an oval shaped amethyst. She carried it back to the hut with difficulty. Her back still hurt and was still healing. Later that night, when she was resting in bed, she heard a loud squawk. Ella lifted her head and looked around her room, her gaze rested on the stone. It was cracking open. She slowly got out of bed and approached it. A small crack appeared on the hard surface. It wobbled and lifted up. A small triangular head appeared. The little creature burst out of the stone..but it wasn't a stone, it was an egg! Ella recoiled slightly, for sitting on the floor in front of her, cleaning the egg sac from it's body, was a dragon. As she shifted to reach for her dagger, the dragon whipped it's head around to look at her, but she noticed that it's eyes were icy blue, indicating that it was probably blind. She reached forward to touch it's head..and a bright flash almost blinded her. She woke up the next day with the dragon sleeping next to her, and her hand stinging horribly, like it had been bitten by a spider. She looked down and gasped, for etched into her palm, was the Gedwey Ignasia, the mark of a Dragon Rider. Ella looked down at the amethyst dragon at her side. It had chosen her as a Rider! She smiled as it lifted it's head. Hello Ella. said a male voice. She looked around, then realized it was the dragon that spoke. How can you speak so soon? You just hatched yesterday. she said. The hatchling smiled at her. I sudied how humans spoke from my egg so I could speak to my Rider right away. he said. Ella stroked his soft scales. (since he is still maturing, his scales haven't hardened yet.) Well, since I know your a male, I know what names to look for. How about Zane? she asked, he scrunched up his nose. Okay, Hockiye? she asked, he stuck his tongue out. Okay, Zeke? she tried, he rumbled in his chest. Yes, I like that name. Zeke.. He said. And so, the legend of Zeke and Ella , Dragon and Rider, began. Hannah smiled as the memory ended.

OOC:
Went a little overboard with that one.lol

Felecia ground her teeth, wishing that Mesaraih was there to help.

OOC:
Hint, hint Red.lol

OOC:
Yay! Red's back! Btw Red, nice post.

IC:
Felecia started. She pricked her sensitive elf ears. A familiar voice rang in her ears. She slowly turned around and beheld Mesaraih, awake from his long sleep. Her wings shuddered involuntary. Mesaraih, please do understand. Just because I chose Kuja as a mate, doesn't mean that my feelings for you have changed. I still love you. she said in his mind, her voice sounded stressed. Felecia half opened her wings and stared at Mesaraih,"Yes, it is very good to see you again." she said, her voice lilting, like she was going to start singing. She watched him stretch his muscles and she almost laughed. It looked like they were really sore, but of course, they had been sitting dormant for 15 years.

Ella smiled to herself as she sensed that Hannah was looking through her memory's.

Zeke laid down his head on his paws.

Felena snapped her head up, her eyes fixated on a spot. She spread her wings and took flight. She scanned the ground for who she was looking for. She found Felecia, Kuja, Fenirexes, and Mesaraih all standing together. Felena snapped her wings shut and fell at breath taking speed toward them. She snapped them back open to fill with the still air. They filled up like a huge canopy as they stopped her downward fall. She landed on her back legs, her thigh muscles absorbing the shock. She observed Mesaraih and Fenirexes. Their energy is very similar to the ones I sensed in Felecia right after Kuja..uh..removed the baby. I wonder.. she thought, shifting her wings into a more comfortable position.

OOC:
I've been blank for the last few posts, I did my best in this one.

Felecia glanced at Felena as she landed, then returned her gaze to Mesaraih. She realized that her fair elven skin was getting burned from the scorching sun, and draped her wings over her shoulders, like a cloak, and hooked the small talon like thing on each wing tip together in front of her. Felecia sighed softly, just as Mesaraih did. She raised her eyebrow a fraction. Now that was odd. she thought to herself.

OOC:
Running low on ideas, I need a streak of insperation.lol

Felecia bowed her head slightly as Mesaraih clenched his fists, then unclenched them, she knew perfectly why he did. She felt absolutely horrible for leaving Mesaraih, but what could she do about it now? She couldn't leave Kuja now, least of all their son. She searched her mind for something that might help the situation. An idea sprang. Maybe Galbatorix is the one that is controlling Kuja. she thought, and just as that thought entered her head, the devil and demon themselves showed up on their "noble" steeds. Galbatorix jumped to the ground, as did Murtagh. Felecia spread her wings to their fullest, curved them slightly, and drew her blade. (OOC: She looks kind of like a Gargoyle from the cartoon show "Gargoyles".) She took a step forward,"Galbatorix, I'm in no mood to fight you." she said, a frown adorning her usually pretty face. Galbatorix laughed,"You have no chance against me, Elf." he said. After all the stress over the years, Felecia's sanity finally snapped with his statement. She charged him head on. Galbatorix's eyes widened at her ferocity, and he barely had enough time to draw his sword to block her attack,"I do have a name, and it's Felecia!" she shouted, her temper completely out of control. She swung her sword at his neck, he blocked it with the handle and retaliated. He clipped her on the hip. It wasn't deep, but it still hurt.

OOC:
I really do feel horrible about doing that.

Felena roared and pounced on Shruikan like a cat. Fenirexes, get Thorn. I can handle this big meanie. she said to him. She settled behind his head and ripped at his back with her talons. This is one advantage to being small. Shruikan can't reach me back here. she thought. Felena sank her teeth into his neck, Shruikan roared out in pain and finally managed to reach her. He drug her off him and scratched her belly, ripping the soft scales to shreds. She quickly healed the wound and pounced back on him, snarling like a wild mother dragon protecting her eggs. Felena took to the sky and Shruikan followed close behind. She glanced behind her and found Shruikan struggling to keep up, his wing beats were slow and ragged. She smiled and back looped until she was behind him. I think I'll give him a little surprise. she thought. Felena flew slightly faster and ended up just above Shruikan. She saw him start to turn and fly upside down, initiating a mating flight. She smirked, and just as he started to get close to her, she kicked downward, sending him flying toward the ground. She landed next to him as he was picking himself back up,"I'll let you mate with me when Hell freezes over!" she exclaimed. Shruikan growled at her,"You might mate with me sooner than you think." he said in the dragon tongue. Felena's scales bristled in disgust,"And that will happen..never." she said as they started circling each other. He grinned savagely,"You don't know that." he said, and lunged at her. She whirled around and smacked his lower jaw with her tail blade. He grunted in pain, but continued on. He grabbed her forearms in his taloned paws and held them down. His black tail held down hers. He got on top of her, and she was afraid. She bucked and kicked, but couldn't dislodge him. Finally, she lay still, accepting that it was going to happen no matter how hard she struggled. She closed her eyes as Shruikan let her up. Felena got to her feet, trembling violently. She looked up at his now pleased expression,"You truly are a monster, you know that?" she said, tears in her eyes,"A female dragon should never be forced to mate." she said. Shruikan's face softened slightly, he was soft-hearted when females started crying,"Are you alright? If I injured you, I didn't mean to." he said, then glanced at his Rider,"Galbatorix has been pressuring me to find a mate. I was desperate." he said. Felena looked at him through her tears and realized he meant what he said,"No, I'm fine." she said, and sniffed softly. Shruikan's face softened even more,"You know, now that your carrying my child, you have to come back to Uru'baen with us." he said gently. She nodded,"I know.." she said. Wow, this is a new side of Shruikan that I haven't seen yet. she thought. Shruikan wondered if he should try to cover her with a wing to comfort her, but decided not to. He didn't want to make her any more uncomfortable than he already had. Galbatorix decided that he had to retreat. He mounted Shruikan, and they took to the sky's, Felena following close behind.

OOC:
Wow, I really went wild there.lol

OOC:
Yes, we're going to Farthen Dur. The Varden is hidden deep within the Boers. Farthen Dur is what the dwarves call the mountain, the Varden is within Farthen Dur.

IC:
Felecia could feel the wind racing by her skin as Fenirexes flew. She trusted Mesaraih to get her to Farthen Dur and in turn, to the Varden. She could feel her skin turn warm to the touch and the Skilna Bragh burning her blood..

Felena groaned as another contraction coersed through her body. Shruikan stood at her side. She tensed her muscles and..it was over. She lay there, panting. Shruikan nudged her shoulder,"Good job Felena, come and look at our egg." he said, his voice surprisingly gentle. She smiled, and got to her feet. Felena turned around and beheld a pretty sight. An completely black egg sat there, with small red spider webs on the surface. Shruikan tried to smile,"He will grew up to be very handsome." he said. She nodded, just as Galbatorix burst into their den. He picked up the egg and looked at it, pleased,"Very well Felena, Shruikan, it will make a fine adjustment to my egg collection." he said. Felena snarled like a wild mother dragon protecting her egg, and this time she was,"Get your filthy hands off him! she shouted, and Shruikan joined her,"Galbatorix, could you not leave this egg with his parents?! You have plenty of eggs in your collection already." he growled. She looked at him, surprised. Shruikan protecting something beside his own hide? Now that was different. She took the oppurtunity of Galbtorix's distraction to leap at him and take the egg,"Fly with me Shruikan!" she shouted, and took to the sky's. Shruikan tried to follow, but some spell kept him on the ground,"Fly away from here Felena! Do not look back! Take care of our son, and when you get the chance.." he paused, then said the last part mentally. Tell him I love him. For I doubt I'll see you or him again. he said, then turned to his absolutely furious Rider to face whatever wrath was wrought upon him...

OOC:
Surda is on the way to Farthen Dur (I think), so you should be able to see the huge battalion from the air.

Felena clutched her egg close as she heard Shruikan cry out in pain. She closed her eyes in sympathy, and continued flying. A tear slid down from her eye and plummeted to the earth, hundreds of yards below...

Ebony flew as fast as a speeding arrow toward Farthen Dur, but suddenly a large mass caught his eye. As he drew nearer, he felt alarm spread through it, and realized it was the Varden. They had never seen him, so the alarm was justified. A line of archers strung their bows and released them. He let them come. He let out a small roar as some of them pierced his wings. As the archers set up for a second wave, he shouted in the Ancient Language,"Eka fricai un Skulblaka!" he roared. Ebony landed near the center with a teeth jarring thud. He started walking purposely toward Nasuada's purple tent, just as a majestic sapphire dragon landed in front of him with an elven looking person sitting on her back. He quickly recognized Saphira and Eragon. Saphira, Eragon, good to see you. I must see Nasuada immediately. My Rider has been administered with the rare poison, Skilna Bragh! he said urgently. Eragon stiffened, remembering when he had helped Arya with the same poison. It was Saphira that answered him. Calm Ebony, follow us. she said, her voice calm. Ebony nodded and followed her to Nasuada's tent. As he approached the tent he thanked Saphira. Thank you, young one. Your help might save my Rider's life. he said, and slipped his head into the tent opening. Saphira smiled toothily and walked to hers and Eragon's tent. Ebony paid his respect to Nasuada then told her why he was there,"So Mesaraih is on his way here with Felecia to have Tuniver's Necter administered?" she asked, making sure she got everything right. Ebony nodded,"Alright. Angela, do you have the apropiate things to make Tuniver's Necter?" she asked the herbalist. Angela smiled,"Of course I do! I never go anywhere without my things!" she exclaimed.

OOC:
I hope Saphira and Eragon seeing Ebony doesn't do anything....

As Ebony watched with a critical eye, Angela put her new brew of Tuniver's Necter into Felecia's blood stream. Angela muttered under her breath as she worked, saying that Dragon Rider's needed to take care of themselves better, unless they wanted to kill themselves off again. She patched up the large wound in Felecia's hip, then turned to Mesaraih,"She needs to rest for one or two days, but othewise she'll be fine." she said, then made a shooing motion with her hands,"Now scoot! Felecia has to rest, but she can't do that when your hovering over her like a worry sick husband. And plus you look like you haven't eaten for awhile. Go eat! Felecia will be just fine in my care." she said, and gently pushed Mesaraih out the door and toward the mess tent. Ebony licked her arm as she came back. Thank you, Angela. he said, she chuckled,"Don't thank me, Felecia isn't out of the woods just yet. I forgot to mention that the poison amount was a fatal dose. As long as she stays in her trance and rests, and I continue to give her large amounts of Tuniver's Necter, she'll be fine." said Angela. Ebony snorted and laid down on the otherside of the tent wall, of which Felecia was opposite him, to wait for his Rider to become well again.

OOC:
Writers block.

Btw,


MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!

Ella stopped braiding and secured the end, then threw it over her shoulder. She sat down next to him and stared into his bright green eyes,"Daidrea, even if I had moved on to another, you would always have a special place in my heart." she looked away, a single tear appearing in her eye as she remembered her deceased mate. Ella looked back at Daidrea,"When Daveon (OOC: I think that's his name, don't have time to go through the pages and find the right post.) died, my heart broke, and a piece of me died with him. I felt like I couldn't live on without him." she smiled,"But then I met you. You brought that piece of me back. And you repaired my heart to what it was before. A heart that could dare to love again. You gave me a real purpose to live." she said, she cocked her head back and began singing in a haunting voice the short song that she'd made up for him, so many years ago,"Daidrea, oh Daidrea, you repaired my heaaaart. You made me see the light again, even when I was deep in darkness. You made my life worth while aagaaaain." she sang, the last note dieing away slowly. Ella looked again at him,"I could never forget you, no matter how many other males I fell for, you would be the one I sought out for comfort and wisdom." she said softly, and took one of his hands in her own.

A lone figure silently followed Mesaraih astride his mighty dragon, Fenirexes. The faint imprint of a scar adorned her face, starting at the top of her head, going close next to her right eye and ending on her neck. Her stride was long and smooth. Her fur rippled like the ocean as her muscles flexed beneath her skin. The pale moon was soft on her golden coat, making her look like she was glowing. Her bright green eyes watched her surroundings, fully alert for danger. Her tail swished softly as she sniffed the air, searching for Mesaraih's, Fenirexes, and Felecia's scent. This cat girls name, was Elfrida. Elfrida caught the scent and ran in the right direction, toward the Varden's camp. She could sense the camp, it was about ten or twenty leagues from her currant position, that was where her friends had gone, so she was going there, too.

Felena landed and scurried into the dragon stable, hurriedly hiding the egg. Before she's finished hiding the egg, a voice entered her mind. Dear child, why do you hide your egg in shame? it was the deep voice of Zeke. Because it's Shruikan's. she said, lowering her head as she turned around to see his hard stare. That doesn't mean you should be ashamed of it. Shruikan may be an evil dragon, but he has a heart and desires like every other dragon. What did he say right before you left? asked Zeke, his voice stern, yet gentle. He said: Fly away from here Felena! Do not look back! Take care of our son, and when you get the chance. . . tell him I love him. For I doubt I'll see you or him again. Those are his exact words. she said. Zeke stretched his neck until his face was in front of hers. Then do what he says and take care of your son. he said, and smiled. Felena smiled in return,Thank you Zeke. she said, he shook his head as he brought his head back. Don't thank me young one, I'm simply guiding you down the right path. he said. She brought her egg out in the open and admired it's colors, she spread the straw in her stall into a large nest and laid down in it, her tail curled protectively around the egg.

Ebony licked his talons clean of blood and returned to Felecia's tent.

OOC:
Meh, writer's block.

OOC: Did you forget the conversation of Bahamut and Arianna? lol



Daidrea watched quietly as Ella sang. He became slightly nervous when she knelt next to him and grabbed his hand. He couldnt really think of much to say. It was a bit of a eerie silence between them.

Kuja was walking in the direction of the "mini" village where he could sense everyone else was at. Eventually it came into sight and he saw Bahamut laying lazily just outside of it. He stood on the dune for a while just staring.

OOC:
I did no such thing, D. O.K, maybe I did.lol

Elfrida slunk through the shadows of the tents, her paws hardly making any noise on the soft earth. She approached the sleeping forms of Mesaraih and Fenirexes slowly, not wanting to startle them.

Arianna smiled. I may be small compared to you, but that doesn't mean I can't spar. Besides, I've grown quite a bit since you last saw me as a hatchling. she said, and it was the truth. Her wings were nearly twice the size of her body, two hundred feet. Her body was one hundred feet. She stood one hundred feet tall. Her dark marroon scales were hard and sharp. Her ivory talons sharp, long, and deadly. The fang tips hung over her borrom lip slightly. Her tail blade on the end of her tail could snap the hardest bones, and slice through almost anything. Arianna got up and faced him, her tail slowly going from side to side. Her wings half raised, she growled playfully. Spar with me Bahamut, and see how tough I really am. she said, then smiled slightly. Unless you think females are weak. she said, still playfully

Ella could tell that Daidrea was nervous when she took his hand, and hastilly let go. She noticed the silence stretching and searched for something to talk about,"Has Aerdiad (OOC: Not sure if that's how you spell it.) caused you much trouble lately?" she asked, hoping to start a conversation.

OOC:
Not sure what to write. And D, Arianna is a dragon warrior, so she's going to be tough to beat. Just so you know.

Edit:
Changed Arianna's size a little bit.

Lol 100 feet is pretty big, you kinda went over the top with that one. Bahamut is 120 and maybe 200 across wing span. So you should prob edit that lol.


Bahamut was slightly reluctantly got up. He did want to spar but now he was tired and normally he fought males. After standing up, he expanded his wings slightly and growled. He jumped at Arianna. The began clawing at eachother and they kept going at eachother for the next half hour or so. Finally Bahamut jumped at her and got hos jaw around her neck and he wrestled her to the ground and holding her there. Bahamut was not suprised, she was much smaller than he was and he almost won every time when it came to fighting.
Had enough?

OOC:
I know what you mean D, though Arianna is nearly as big as Faefnir, but slightly smaller because she's female. I'll go look at how big Faefnir is, then I'll edit it so that she's like 50 feet smaller than him, maybe less.

Arianna snorted. Hardly, though I do know that if this was a real fight, I'd be dead already. she said, and blew her maroon star fire onto his side. His strength entered her body and gave her limbs massive energy. She took her forearms and grabbed onto his top and bottom jaw and slowly pulled apart. Soon she was free. Even though your size gives you massive strength at your disposal, it tones down you flexibility a few notches. I may not have strength, but I'm certainly flexible. she said. Arianna swung her tail around and caught his shoulder with her tail blade. It didn't draw blood, for she had blocked the normally deadly sharp blade. She dashed over his head, but misjudged the distance and raked her soft underbelly scales over his sharp horns. She roared in pain and tumbled onto the ground. Crimson blood trickled from the wound in between her maroon scales and onto the golden sand underneath her. Arianna cursed under her breath for her foolishness, and healed the wound. She flew high into the sky and look down to Bahamut, then plunged straight down toward him.

Elfrida studied Mesaraih for a moment, then stepped into the moon light so that he could see her. She changed to her elven form and kneeled next him,"Mesaraih, someone hunts you and they intend your death." she said, and raised an eyebrow,"You probably know of whom I speak."

Blacknight grunted as another contraction pushed the foal completely out. She got to her feet and looked behind her. The color of the foal startled her. Her coat, for it was a filly, was pure white, the purest white you could find, yet her eyes were a bright blue. My name is Ivory. said a voice, it was the filly. Midnight nuzzled Blacknight. Raven peered over the wall separating them and grinned. A strong filly, well done my daughter. Your mother would of been proud, I am. he said.

Ella could sense that Hannah was uneasy. My dear Hannah, what is troubling you so? she asked. Hannah's eyes f-licked nervously around. I don't know. I just have a feeling that something very bad will happen in the near future. she said. Do you want control so that you can sense it better? Ella asked. Hannah shook her head. No, not now, but maybe later. she said.

Zana paced around the room, Death watching her anxiously. Zana, is there nothing you can do? he asked. Zana glanced at him then continued to pace,"I don't know Death. Something foul lingers in the air, but I don't know what. My father is finally dead, so it can't be him I'm sensing. Could it be my brother? No, I haven't seen him for three hundred years, he's probably dead. All I know is that something bad is going to happen, and someone is going to get killed because of it." she said, her brow furrowed.

Geldo watched his wife pace around the room, then stepped forward in front of her path,"My dear, your making me dizzy with your constant pacing. I have the same feeling and you don't see me freaking out about it, hm?" he said teasingly, and chuckled. Zana smiled despite the strange feeling,"I know that you feel it to Geldo, your also a Shade. I bet my blade that my Shade sister, Hannah, is feeling the same way." she said. Geldo pressed her petite body against his and kissed her sweetly,"And whatever it may be, we will face it head on and destroy it. You, me, and Serenity." he said softly, as he gently pushed her onto the bed. Zana felt a desire rushing into her body, a desire that she knew well. She surrendered to it as Geldo tugged her shirt over her head and kissed her again. She felt her pulse get slightly faster as excitement rushed through her. She felt Geldo's body on top of hers, then she was lost in the passions that overwhelm your system at these type of moments.

OOC:
Whoa, got a little graphic there. I'm surprised I went that far...being a virgin makes it even weirder.

OOC: Meh, not a big deal. Stuff happens.

Kuja walked down towards the small village of his friends. As was walking next to a building, out of no where some one bumped into him from walking around the corner. Kuja backed up slightly and saw it was a young girl...a shade at that. She was looking at him wide-eyed, like she either was suprised or scared.
Kuja looked at her with his blank eyes.


Dadirea looked at Ella who seemed to be spaced out. And her face seemed troubled. "Ella are you alright?"
Bahamut grunted slightly as Arianna slipped from his grip. To his suprise however she slipped on his back and slid past some of his sharp scales. He became a little concerned and checked on her but she had already healed herself and took flight. She charged at him, using his big arms, he grabbed her mid-air and threw her against the sand. This time he jumped onto her back and also bit into her neck again. But he didnt break the flesh, just enough to hold her in place.

OOC:
Which Shade are you talking about D?

Arianna yelped in surprise as Bahamut grabbed her and threw her to the ground. She winced as several of the slender bones in her left wing cracked under her weight. She growled lowly as he jumped onto her back and latched onto her neck once again. Okay, okay, I give in. she said, laughing, though the pain from her wing emanated in her voice. You've bested me this time. she said, and wriggled free from his jaws like before. Her wing throbbed painfully, and she could hardly move it at all. Arianna decided that she would let nature heal the wing, instead of healing it with magic. She smiled wolfishly. I understand why you enjoy fighting. It makes you feel alive and awake. Though I'm curious, where do you get such strength? It seems almost impossible for any dragon to have that much power, let alone one that is so..eh.. she said, searching for the right word so that she didn't offend her elder. Although, despite Bahamut's age, he looked in the prime of his youth. His scales were still solid black, and turned a yellow brown on his chest and extended to the tail. He had no graying around his muzzle, like older dragons usually did. Arianna noticed that he was breathing a little hard, she didn't know if she was imagining it or not. She cocked an eye ridge at him. Out of practice are we? she teased lightly.

Ella snapped back to reality with a jolt and saw Daidrea looking at her worriedly,"Yes, I'm fine, just speaking with Hannah. She says that something is coming, something bad." she said, wrapping her fingers around Wyrda's hilt.

Hannah bit her lip and continued pacing, agitated.

Zeke listened to Arianna and Bahamut spar until he heard them stop. He gently removed Hain from his saddle, who had climbed up to take a nap, and set him in a nest of straw.

Zana smiled at her husband, who was still on top of her,"That was fun." she said breathlessly. Geldo smiled back and kissed her neck. He rolled to the side and got under the two blankets on the bed, as did she.

Geldo closed his eyes and wrapped an arm around Zana's slim, yet firm body. He always marveled that she was so strong, yet so dainty.

Serenity reeled back in surprise as she ran into another Shade. She recognized him from Felecia's description as Kuja. She pushed her hair behind her ears, a surprised look still on her face,"Uh, hello. Sorry I ran into you, are you alright?" she asked.

OOC:
Faefnir is over 100 feet long, I would say he's about 140 feet long, the same height and nearly double that for his wingspan so that he can even fly. So I'll say Arianna is... 100 feet long, same height, and since her wingspan has to be nearly double that, it'll have to be 200 for her wingspan. That should do it. I'll edit it now.

Edit:
Added Serenity.

OOC:I was talking about Serenity...sorry about not pointing that out. Mind editing that in before I reply again?

OOC:
Fixed it.

Bahamut snorted slightly, For the most part it is my size but another reason is because I am a bipedal and my body is shaped differently. Normal dragons limbs and body are usually very broad and thick. Meaning they have a mix of fat and muscle. I on the other hand only have muscle which alows me to be more quick and powerful. Since I have much more muscle than most dragons I am also heavier since muscle was 3 times more than fat. So I can deal very heavy blows. The down side is as you know I am not as flexible or have great agility. I suppose the best way to beat me is to tire me out. No dragon has figured out how to do so yet since I tend to finish my enemies quickly so they dont get that chance. Meaning if you are much smaller than me and are built for speed, you might have a chance. If you are large and want to use strength.... I can guarantee you will lose everytime.

Kuja stared at Serenity for a moment. Mmm, she looks familiar... maybe not all of my memories are restored. Kuja inspected her down-up, she reminds me of that other shade girl only this one is alot younger... not to mention cute.
He forgot he was thinking to himself while still in front of Serenity who was looking at him oddly now as if he was a mute.
"Dont worry about it... and sorry I was just thinking to myself..." Kuja trailed off thinking again. Kuja walked away slightly off to the left and gazed out to the sands with his arms crossed. He was getting a slight headache.

OOC: Cant think of much for Daidrea atm lol

Serenity watched Kuja with a interesting expression,"If your wondering why I seem familiar, I'm Zana's daughter." she said. The young Shade took some water from the well, which she was standing next to, and made it encase her delicate, yet strong hands. Serenity walked behind Kuja and placed her hands on both sides of his head, intending to ease his headache.

Arianna snorted, making small plumes of smoke drift into the still air, and flexed her injured wing. Ah, now I understand. she said. The maroon dragoness started wondering at why she was so large, yet so flexible. I mean, come on, I'm nearly as big as Faefnir. Maybe a little smaller because I'm female, but big all the same. she thought to herself.

OOC:
Got writers block.


Well, it's 1:21am here.

A new year is upon us now,
The old one is gone.
So take a bow, (like your about to take a bow on stage)
And help celebrate the new dawn.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I gotta log off now, good night.

OOC:
Seen red lately? I don't want to lose him again.lol

IC:
Serenity smiled as Kuja placed his hands over hers, as if he didn't want her to remove them. Her mother did always say that she had mesmerizing message hands. She moved her fingers in small circles, slowly sliding down to his tense neck.

Zana lay on her side with Geldo's arms protectively over her. The ancient Shade felt safest in his arms, despite all the power she could wield to protect herself.

Geldo grinned to himself for how lucky he was to have found a beautiful Shade like Zana, and also his beautiful daughter, Serenity.

Arianna winced as the slender bones in her wing snapped back into place, and healed. She had not healed it with magic, it had healed on it's own. She flexed the renewed wing with vigour, relieved that it had healed so fast. She turned to Bahamut and grinned. Fly with me, and stretch your wings. Being trapped in your prison has probably left your wings stiff. Come with me and be where a dragon truly belongs. In the air! she exclaimed. The youthful dragoness bugled in happiness, crouched down, and leaped into the sky, snapping her wings open mid-jump. She twisted in the air, her wings riding on the wind instead of keeping her aloft by themselves. This was where any dragon belonged. If a dragon didn't enjoy flying, then they probably weren't a dragon at all. She rejuiced as the hot desert air slid past her scales, making her feel alive.

Ebony hummed anxiously as Angela changed the wet bandage on Felecia's burning forehead. His Rider had been running a high fever for the last couple hours, and he was getting worried about her. If she died...he shuddered at the thought. No, over my dead body will Felecia die. he thought firmly.

Felecia's eyes wandered sightlessly under the eyelids and her wings twitched.

Ella's fingers twitched on the blades hilt. She was picking up on Hannah's agitation.

Felena lifted her head slightly as she felt something move against her. She checked on the egg and it was still sitting dormant. Then she saw a black furry body pressing against hers. Hello Death. she said pleasantly. Hello Felena, may I lay with you? he asked tentively. The small red dragoness smiled and nuzzled her friend. Of course. she said, and laid a wing over him to keep him warm.

Serenity chuckled softly as Kuja fell backward into her arms, asleep. Jeez, my massaging put him to sleep? My hands must be really soothing to be able to do that. she thought. She put one of his arms around her shoulder and carried him to her private house. She opened the door with magic and walked in. She entered the bed room and laid him on one of the two beds. Serenity covered him with a blanket to keep him warm and went into her small kitchen to make some food. Kuja might be hungry when he woke up. Her pet wolf, Dillona, lay on her makeshift bed with her silver gray coat shimmering from the light coming in from the open window. Dillona's sea green eyes followed her movements

Arianna's wings sliced through the air with ease. She smiled and twisted around Bahamut. She noticed that he was using his wings to fly, not the air around him. Don't flap your wings to stay aloft, use the updrafts, like this. she said, and without flapping her wings at all, hit an updraft and rose higher above him. It's very useful when your hunting and you want to get a deer without landing. she said. Speaking of hunting, would you care to join me at the edge of Du Weldenvarden? We could fly there in next to no time. she inquired. He was probably hungry after resting for so long, unless he'd eaten recently.

Ella chuckled,"I'd love to be just us, but you've traveled far and need rest. Come with me, it's not but three or four leagues from here if we walk." she said. As they walked with the sun on their backs, the ambitous elf hummed a tune that she'd learned long ago when she was a little girl. Suddenly she stopped and a sad expression settled on her face,"Daidrea, when your dragon was still alive, did you ever argue with her? I mean, like you didn't talk to each other for a couple days argument." she asked.

OOC:
I did who I thought was necessary.

Felecia snapped open her eyes. Before Angela could say anything, her wings were spread and she was out of the tent, flying low. Her black sword in her hand, she sped toward Reik. She swerved around tents and flag poles. The elf couldn't sense where Mesaraih was, but she could sense Reik, but only vaguely Felecia lifted herself higher off the ground so she could see the battle better. She spotted the battle, and a red dragon searching for something, or someone. Well, it wasn't Thorn, for the dragon didn't have a Rider on it's back. It must be Fenirexes then. Fenirexes, if that's you, go six dragon lengths to your right and you'll find Mesaraih. But be careful, I can vaguely sense that Reik is stronger than normal. she said. Felecia dove down toward them on silent wings, then letting a fierce bellow forth, alighted in front of Reik on one knee, head bent, wings spread, but menacing,"I just happen to be that little girlfriend, and I will not stand aside while Mesaraih is hurt. I've had way to many hurts in my life to let this one good thing slip through my fingers like sand." she said, and stood up slowly. A fierce frown adorned her face, eyebrows in a lightning bolt V, eyes hard. She grasped the hilt of her blade with both hands and pulled apart, now having two, very sharp, swords made for a Rider. Fight me like a man, Reik. she said in his mind, settling into a crouch, wings ready to batter him to the ground with one stroke.

Ebony's head shot up the moment Felecia zoomed out of the tent like the devil himself was hot on her heels. He followed her to the battle and landed beside her. He snarled, flames roiling. You mess with one of us, you mess with all of us. You should know that if you were watching us all these years. he growled. Ebony picked up the wolf on top of Mesaraih and threw it several feet away.

Elfrida yowled and followed Felecia's scent, her powerful legs stretching to cover massive ground. She leaped high and landed in the semi-circle behind Mesaraih. Ebony is right Reik, you mess with one, you mess with all. she said to him, snarling. Then she suddenly stopped and lowered her head. Her eyes were closed, she was delving into the were-cat part of herself. Eyes still closed, she said,"An event fast approaches from the future, it endangers everyone, including you Reik. Despite past fights, we must band together to defeat whatever is to come, for even I can't see what form it will come in." Elfrida opened her eyes and glanced around at the small group, Reik most of all.

OOC:
Again, did who I thought was necessary.

Reik looked around at everybody that had arrived, still smiling. To Elfrida he said, "We'll see what happens when that danger comes." Then he turned to Felecia, paying no attention to the wolf that had been thrown away. He drew his sword and said, "Let's go then." His voice was silky and soft, but dangerous. His blue eyes were dancing with malicious flames. He lunged at her, sword outstretched, and she sidestepped him but she elbowed her hard in the ribs, throwing her back. Then he jumped at her, pointing his sword at her heart.

Mesaraih got to his feet and saw that Reik and Felecia had started to fight. "Your problem is with me!" he yelled at him. He sent a fireball at him, and Reik was forced to stop his attack on Felecia. He put one hand up, made the fireball go in a circle about him, then sent it back at Mesaraih. It had turned blue. Mesaraih tried to block it but somehow was not able to and he was just barely able to dodge it, but it zoomed back at him, splitting into three fireballs that came in from different sides. He jumped up as they crashed together and exploded, then came down on Reik, who met him with his sword and with one powerful thrust knocked him aside. Reik then launched a series of blue fireballs at Mesaraih, and he was not able to dodge them. He was paralyzed in place as they hammered him, burning into his flesh, making him bleed. Before the smoke cleared however, red fireballs were being launched at Reik, who laughed and muttered a few words, making a large one that sucked them all in and flew towards Mesaraih. Mesaraih sucked the attack inside his sword and charged at Reik, and as their blades collided an explosion erupted and sent Reik flying back, but he did a backflip and landed gracefully with a crouch on the ground. He ran towards Mesaraih and they exchanged furious blows for a few moments. "Not bad," Reik said after a few moments. He blasted Mesaraih's sword out of his hand, then punched him in the stomach. Mesaraih stepped back, his breath knocked out, then felt a sharp blow on the side of his head as Reik kicked, him, and he flew back ten feet and landed heavily on the ground. He quickly picked up his sword to continue the fight. Reik laughed at him and said, "I'm done toying with you," he said. Shadows dragged him underground and he disappeared. Reik appeared a few feet away, hidden withing a clump of trees and shrubs, watching everyone to give them a false sense of security and to see their reaction.

OOC:
Okay, a promise is a promise.

IC:
Serenity smiled,"No problem." she said, then waved a hand over the two dishes. She muttered under her breath,"Rakr." and a thick mist rose around them, cleaning them. She noticed that Dillona had finished her steak, and petted the young wolf on the head,"Good girl." she murmered.

Arianna noticed that Bahamut was getting slightly nervous around Arya and quickly asked. Arya, what news have you brought? Arya cocked her head, catching on to what Arianna was doing,"Vanir-vodhr wishes to see Zana and you in a half weeks time." she said. The maroon dragoness nodded her head. You may return to Ellesméra now my friend. she said. Arya bowed, and retreated into darkness.

OCC: Btw, I couldnt read what you "whispered" me lol, text was way too small.

Bahamut yawned and laid his head back down. So, what business do you have with the elves? he asked. Even though he wasnt exactly thrilled, he was curious.

The wind was picking up and it began getting cold out. That was the paradox for the desert...during the day it can be very hot, at night cold. Kuja turned and walked back inside. "I'm gonna go to sleep..." Kuja was exhausted. He walked down the hallway, suddenly he looked around. There was only one other door, he opened to find a storage room. He closed it and sighed, Hmm, she must this house to herself if it only has room to sleep in. He went inside the bedroom, he did notice there were two beds. How odd, she lives by herself yet she has a second bed?
Not wanting to think about it, he went to the one he was in earlier and laid down closing his eyes.

OOC:
That may be better. If your curious, copy the message, open up a different pm, and paste. The words should show up then.

IC:
Serenity nodded. After he'd left the room, she smiled to herself. She walked to a certain wall, pressed her right hand against it and murmured,"Deloi moi." the earth under her hand started to shift and move to the side, revealing a stone trapdoor in the ground. Serenity stepped into the very small room, and closed the wall behind her, leaving no trace that it had ever been there. She lifted the trapdoor and quickly descended to the bottom. She jumped onto the floor and turned to look at a single desk with a good sized leather book on it, and a eagle feather quill with a small pot of ink. Serenity sat in the chair, picked up the quill, opened the book, dipped the quill in the ink, and started writing.

Dear Journal,

I met Kuja today. He was very interesting to talk to, and seemed stressed. I think I know why. See Dear Journal, 15 years ago, a few weeks before I was born, Kuja's dragon, Selris was killed by, you guessed it, Galbatorix. Oh, I could rip that bastard to shreds and not shed a single tear in regret. Shruikan however, I would spare, for he was forced to serve Galbatorix under no will of his own. And yet, I don't dare to attack his fortress. I know it would be folly and I would certainly die. Dillona is doing well, and I think she has puppy's. I enjoy Kuja's company, he's funny at times, and even though he doesn't know it, he makes the ones around him feel good. Also, I learned something new about myself while with Kuja. Kuja had a nasty headache, so I made some water encase my hands and I placed them on either side of his head. He placed his hands over mine, like he didn't want them to go away. I started massaging his neck, it was so tense. Suddenly, he fell asleep and fell backward into my arms. I carried him back here so he could rest. When he woke up, he felt his neck, and to his amazement, the scars that had been there before I massaged it were completely gone. He got up, found me, and told me what he had found. I was shocked, to say the least. He asked if I could heal his back, then said he was sorry, and that it was wrong for him to ask me to do that. He walked back into the bed room and laid down on his stomach. I followed him and said,"Here, if I have a gift to heal past wounds, then I should use it" I removed the blanket that he'd placed on his back and encased my hands in water again. I moved my fingers in small circular motions on his back, massaging him. As I worked, images of his life flashed through my head at such a speed, I could barely comprehend them. Kuja taking Xaldin's body. Kuja finding Selris's egg in one of the ancient Dragon Rider towers. Him joining Galbatorix. Fighting. Then it became more recent. Galbatorix's betrayal. Selris's death. Meeting Felecia..and falling in love with her. Felecia giving him a golden ring with "My Love Forever" inscribed inside the band. Mating with her, and she conceived with Hain. Then even more recent. Waking up a month ago, not remembering who, or what he was. Wandering into Bahamut's cave, not knowing why it felt so familiar. Meeting Felecia, but not knowing who she was. Meeting a elf named Daidrea, who removed a type of seal on his mind. I was utterly shocked that he'd gone through so much. Kuja shot up and apologized to me. I checked his back. Not a single scar remained. Well, it's late Dear Journal, I need to get some sleep.

Sincerely Yours,
Serenity

Serenity set down the quill, dryed the wet ink with a spell, closed the book, murmured,"Malthinae." to bind the book shut, and climbed back up the ladder. She lifted the trapdoor open so she could climb out. She climbed out, closed the trapdoor, laid a hand on the wall and murmured,"Deloi moi." again, the wall moved under her hand to reveal the hallway she had left recently. She stepped out, and closed the hidden doorway, though it didn't close all the way, it stayed open just enough for anyone that looked inside the crack, would be able to see the trapdoor. She continued on her way to the bed room. Serenity saw Kuja laying on his bed, seemingly asleep. She slipped into her bedroll and closed her eyes warily. Soon she was asleep, Dillona underneath the bed, protecting her.

OOC:
If you want to be the bad boy and read Serenity's journal, the word that you need to open it is,"Losna." or release, in the Ancient Language. I even left you something so Kuja could "accidentally" find it.lol

IC:
Arianna raised an eye ridge. All Dragons and there Riders have something to do with the elves. Zana's training is almost complete, but mine on the other hand, is far from over. Though a Dragon and Riders training is never done completely. Their always still learning things. Even Zana is learning things she didn't even know about when she was Rider to Bain. It's only natural. she said. She sniffed the air, smelling something she recognized, but didn't spring to mind immediately. Arianna hissed uneasily. Something is on the wind, but I can't distinguish it. It smells like dragon, yet. . . not. she said, puzzlement in her tone. Then a loud crash resounded nearby. She backed up hastily as a huge. . . . thing burst through the bushes. It had black-yellow eyes, black scales, black wings, four black horns, black spikes running from it's back all the way to the tail. Ivory talons and fangs. It stood on it's hind legs, like Bahamut, and stood taller that even Bahamut, who was quite tall. It wasn't fully dragon, however. Though thick dragon scales covered parts of it's body, some parts were covered with gray Urgal skin. Arianna squelched her fear and snarled at this, draconian type, thing. Bahamut. . . she said, a slight warning note in her tone.

OOC:
He, kinda went wild there.lol And yet another interruption.lol

Bahamut stood up quickly as this "thing" appeared before him and Arianna. He gazed at the creature, observing it's qualities. This thing may be tall but it's body is too large and limbs are bulky. He will be slow, but its strength could maybe surpass my own.

Heh, this ought to be fun. Bahamut inhaled and let out a piercing roar. He charged the great beast head first. His horns rammed into it's stomach. Recovering he grip-locked his arms with the large beasts. It was a contest of pure strength now. This is the first time Bahamut really struggled.


OOC: Gonna add more later, got class atm and need to go.

Arianna crouched to the side and watched Bahamut and the beast contest with strength. She yelped in surprise as a much smaller beast, burst from the bushes to her left. This one, however, was different coloration. It had scales so dark green, they were almost black. Blood red eyes. Four horns that could skewer a deer in half. Black spikes and wings. It roared a challenge to her, she accepted the challenge with a deep bellowing roar that shook the earth and trees around her. Arianna snarled at the beast just as it lunged at her. She twisted out of the way and raked her sharp talons on it's side, leaving long, deep gashes. She opened her mouth and spit fire on his, for it looked like a male, left eye. It roared in pain and retreated a step, covering it's face. She grinned savagely. Arianna whirled around and tripped him with her tail. He fell to the ground with a loud thud. He quickly stood back up and grabbed her around the middle with his huge arms. He threw her into the nearby trees. They cracked under her weight with a loud report. She bellowed in fury and pain as a bone in her left foreleg snapped like a twig. She stood up, eyes literally aflame. The bone snapped back into place and healed. Arianna circled her foe, her anger slowly rising. She lunged at him head on. Her two horns impaled his stomach. He grabbed her again and threw her into some trees. Three other trees uprooted and landed ontop of her, pinning her to the ground. The beast approached her with a savage smile on his face. She suddenly felt a rush of adrenaline as the fight finally got her pumped up. The adrenaline gave her super dragon strength and she heaved upward against the unyielding trees. Arianna's eye ridges met in a scowl and she heaved even more. The trees fell away and she seemed to grow even bigger. Her anger showed by the blackness running through her usually completely maroon scales. Her eyes were almost completely black, only a small tinge of sky blue remained. His face, though he was a dragon, seemed to drain of color. Arianna bellowed deeply, challenging him, he answered with a deep roar, though it came hesitantly. She thought about calling Zana to her, which would help them. No, my ancestors, the wild dragons, battled worse than this beast. I will not back down from a scrawny thing like this. she thought as she slapped his right eye with her tail blade. He screeched in pain and covered his bleeding eye.

OOC:
Whoa, long one. I can understand that D. Do well in class.

Arianna watched as Bahamut started slashing at the beast without mercy. Soon the beast was dead and Bahamut yanked it's head off. He stood there, panting, then moved away from the body. Her scales faded to there original maroon and her eyes lightened up to sky blue. She walked over to him and touched his thigh. You alright? she said, then turned to look at the body. Arianna inspected it, sniffing it's entire length. She scrunched her nose. Why would anyone do this? It's an abomination. This...thing, is part bipedal dragon, like yourself, part Kull, and it has the blood of a Raz'zac. Whoever made these beasts had the intentions of dominating the whole of Alagaësia with this super, bipedal dragon/Kull/Raz'zac. she said. Arianna glanced at the beast that she'd killed, and was alarmed to find it gone. She looked at Bahamut. I sense that there are several more of them around here, and you don't exactly look like you could tussle with another one and win unscathed. You go warn the others, she faced the direction of Ellesméra. I'll warn the elves. she said, then muttered under her breath,"Blödh rïsa.", making all the blood on his body rise, then fall to the ground. Your welcome. she said, and launched into the air. Arianna flew on the wind and beat her wings to make her go as fast as a speeding arrow. She soon felt the consciousness of Gilderien the Wise, Prince of House Miolandra, wielder of the White Flame of Vándil, and guardian of Ellesméra since the days of Du Fyrn Skulblaka. Do I have permission to pass? she asked him. He responded. So long as you keep the peace, your always welcome. Though, if you don't mind me asking, why so hasty? she growled softly in his mind. A threat has arisen in Du Weldenvarden. While myself and a friend of mine were hunting, we ran into it. If you want to hear the rest, you must be with Queen Islanzadí, for this threat could destroy Ellesméra in a heart beat and I don't want to waste any time. she said, she could feel anger rising in him of the concept of anything threatening his home. Calm Gilderien, now isn't the time to lose your temper. she said. He hastily covered his emotions. Go Arianna-elda, fly faster than a speeding hawk, warn the Queen of this..threat you speak of. I'll be there as well. he said, and severed from her. She could sense him running close behind. She snorted and beat her wings faster. Soon, the tip of Ellesméra poked through the endless tree canopy. She landed in the courtyard and requested an audience with the Queen, saying it was more urgent than she could possibly know. She was quickly ushered into the throne room, Gilderien already sitting in one of the chairs. Arianna payed her respects to her Queen, then recounted what had just happened with her and Bahamut. My Queen, I came to warn you of these..things that look like us. They could destroy Du Weldenvarden and Ellesméra in a heart beat with ease. she said. Queen Islanzadí sat in her chair, hands folded and her chin resting on them. Her eyes were full of anger at the thought of Du Weldenvarden being destroyed. Gilderien even more so, since he was, quite literally, part of the forest. Arya stood at her mother's right,"Even if we did drive these things away this time, they would come back stronger than before and crush us with ease." said Arya. Arianna paid her no attention. I know someone that might know a weakness that these beasts have. That person is Oromis. she said. The Queen inclined her head toward a silver haired elf sitting close to Gilderien,"Oromis, what do you know?" she asked. Oromis stood and looked behind him at the enormous golden head projecting from a window that was Gleadr,"We learned from certain sources, who of which we'll keep anonymous because they asked us to, that the Dránil, which is the beasts name, are immune to fire, water, wind, and earth, the four main elements. Their thick, scaly hides protect them from attack. Not even dragon fire can injure them, accept on there, eyes and wings. The one thing that is strong enough to pierce their hard hide, is lightning combined with all four of the elements. Lightning alone can give them a nasty bruise, but all five, will almost kill a Dránil with a single shot. That's all I know, if someone knows more than me, than do please stand and speak." he said, and sat back down. No one moved or spoke out until Gleadr's deep rumbling voice filled every mind. I too know something. Dránil are vulnerable to magic attacks. Whoever created them over looked that area. Though, you can't kill them with any of the words of death. I don't know why that is. he said. Queen Islanzadí drummed her fingers on the throne arm, thinking about what to do, then said,"Oromis, Gleadr, follow Arianna and study the Dránil formation, how big there numbers are, and what sort of weapons they have. And I think I speak for all elves when I say this: The Dránil will pay for invading Du Weldenvarden." she said. Arianna waited patiently for Oromis to mount Gleadr before she lifted her great wings to the sky. With a loud snarl, she crouched down and pushed herself up, away from the earth. Gleadr did the same, though he had a little bit more difficulty because of his missing limb. She swung her head from side to side, searching for any tell-tale signs of a encampment.

OOC:
Forget Kuja and Daidrea? Or just can't think of anything? Btw, I read your new charry application, nice job D. Bored enough to do a female, huh? You must of been really bored to be forced to go to that much of an extreme. Having to do a female charry must of been hard. he he, jk jk. I'm just messing with ya, keep your cool. I'm serious though, it's cool.

I just looked at my post count. I've nearly got 1000 posts. Holy crap. Just one or two months ago, I had less posts than you, now I got almost three or four hundred more than you...freaky.

Bahamut laid down for a quick rest. His strength was well drained. He shouldnt stay too long however...he didnt know how much time they had.

(Your might be wierded out on this one but I thought it would be kinda funny.)
As Kuja tried to shift to his side when he felt something tug on him preventing it. He opened his eyes and found Serenity clung to him asleep. He nearly freaked out but controlled himself. What in the world is she doing?
Kuja peeked into her mind and found she had no memory of waking up and leaving her bed. Im guessing she sleepwalks....
He didnt know what to do in this situation. He didnt want to wake her but this was just plain wrong.


Apparenty before reaching the village, Daidrea and the others were so tired they stopped to rest for the night.


OOC: Geez I'm twisted.

OOC:
1000th post!!!!!!!!Yeee-haw!!!

IC:
Serenity turned around on the bed, she felt something shift against her and her eyes popped open. She was alarmed to find that she was in Kuja's bed with her arm around him. She quickly scrambled away, her face bright scarlet. What embarrassed her even more, was her shirt and britches weren't on. She quickly grabbed her blanket from her bed and covered herself. Serenity apologized profusely,"I'm so sorry Kuja, I didn't even wake up." she said. She walked backward until she felt her bed edge against her legs and quickly laid down with the blanket on top of her,"Malthinae eka un vindr, nagz, un súndavar. (Bind me with air, blanket, and shadows." she muttered muttered, binding her to the bed.

OOC:
Awkward, really awkward. Yet funny, like you said.

IC:
Ella dug a big wolf den big enough for her and Daidrea. She asked Zeke to blow a steady stream of amethyst colored flame into the den to warm it up. He opened his maw an inch or two to let a stream of fire through enough so it filled the den. She asked him to stop. He closed his jaws, ending the stream. She crawled inside, the ground and walls were warm to the touch, and then leaned against a wall, holding her knees, and motioned for Daidrea to come in.

OOC:
That's all I got. I'm dry for Arianna, and plus can't do anything with the others until Bahamut warns them, because they don't know what's going on yet.

Zana glared angrily at Kuja as he walked out of her daughters house,"What were you doing in there?" she growled, but before he could respond, another voice broke the silence,"Leave him alone mother, he didn't approach me in anyway. I was sleepwalking again. I ended up in his bed, he did not end up in mine." said Serenity, fully clothed. She stepped out from the archway, in front of Kuja, to shield him from Zana's fury,"I merely took him to my home so he could heal and rest. Not to do..well..ya know. You have no quarrel with him." said the young Shade. Zana hissed under her breath so no one could hear,"I have a quarrel with him from years past." she then looked past Serenity, right at Kuja,"Do please watch your back Kuja, for I consider you a close friend." she said, and turned around to vanish into the shadows.

Serenity turned around to face Kuja,"Sorry about that, my mother is very protective of me. See, since we're connected by heritage, she can sense what is going on with me, if I'm injured or something. Evidently, she could sense what happened in there, and assumed you were the one that started it." she said. Just then, the sun, blazing in all it's glory, rose over the horizon, making the desert sand look golden,"Well, to late to go back to sleep." she said, laughing, then realized what day it was,"Oh my gosh, I forgot what today was. It's my 15th birthday!" she exclaimed, and scurried with delight into Zana's home to see what was awaiting her. She was welcomed by the smell of freshly made sugar cookies, along with a large birthday cake. She hugged her mother,"Thanks mom." she whispered in her ear. Blacknight and Midnight walked up to the window that they were standing next to. Serenity, we also have a gift, but it's her choice if she stays with you, or not. said Blacknight, and stepped to the side. Behind her was a pure white filly, the purest white she'd ever seen, with deep blue eyes. She held out her hand for the filly to sniff. The filly's delicate nostrils flared as she sniffed the proffered hand, then bobbed her head in a nod. She will stay. said Midnight. The little filly smiled. My name is Ivory. said Ivory. Serenity stroked Ivory's soft, short, scruffy mane in delight. Don't worry Ivory, I'll take good care of you. I'll even learn how to ride bareback so you don't have to have a saddle or bridle when I ride you when your old enough. she said. Ivory butted her playfully on the arm. Felena approached her, holding a pitch black egg with ruby red spider webs across the surface. Serenity reached to touch the smooth surface. In an instant, the egg exploded into a million pieces, and sitting in it's place, was a baby dragon. It's scales were a mix between black, and ruby red. It's talons, teeth, and spikes were all ivory, with a hint of red that you could only see in the moonlight. It's eyes were disturbing. They were a very deep purple, such a deep purple, Serenity thought it could see into her very soul, which made her shudder. The baby chirped and jumped into her arms like a eager puppy searching for adventure. As soon as her right hand tough it, a ferocious, stinging pain traveled up her arm. After what seemed like a eternity, what was really only minutes, the pain ebbed away, making her arm feel deathly cold. She looked down and saw what had happened. The baby dragon had chosen her, of all the people of the empire, it chose her as it's Rider! With their newly made link, the baby nudged her mind, sending images of deer and rabbits, indicating that it was hungry. Then the hatchling sent a image of a female human, saying that it was female. Serenity smiled down at the little hatchling in her arms, a tender smile full of affection and love for her new companion. I already know some names that fit you. Ruthona? No? Okay, Dilena? No? Okay, Manessah? No? Okay, Iberina? Yes? Alright, your name shall be Iberina from now on. she said as she took some fresh venison from storage and started feeding Iberina.

Arianna snarled in anger as she found a trickle of smoke trailing into the sky. She flew towards it, Oromis and Glaedr close behind.

OOC:
Havin' a little writers, low on ideas.

Kuja didnt know how to respond but then Serenity came outside and spoke with her mother. Perhaps it better that she said it than him...if he tried to explain she most likely wouldnt have believed him and probably smacked him in the face.
After they both left, Kuja remained outside for some time. He shook his head. So 15th birthday huh..? Moments later he felt something familiar. A dragon had hatched...
Most likely for Serenity.. he smiled slightly. He teleported inside of the house. Apparently it gave everyone a good shock. "Sorry.." He walked over to Serenity. "I have something for you." He held out his hands and a large sword in a sheath appeared. She looked confused. Hmm... she thinks the blade is too large and heavy for her. "Take it." She reached out with both hands and gripped it. Kuja let go and she looked suprised. "This is Frostmourne, it is very light...almost no weight. It can only be wielded by shades otherwise it will reject the user. Use it wisely... for it has rather "dark" abilities which shades are accustomed to." He noticed that Zana was giving a concerned look. "But those abilites cannot used unless some one teaches you how to do it. So for now it's just a sword." He walked away and up to Zana. "We need to talk..." He put a hand on her shoulder and they both teleported to the cave Kuja slept in before he got his memories back. "Whatever you want to do or say to me...do it now or it will just be problems later."
OOC: Ill do the other characters next time.

Zana knew of the sword that Kuja presented to her daughter. It was a very dangerous weapon. When he teleported both of them to the cave she turned away from him,"First of all, what do you think your doing?! Serenity is much to young to learn of her heritage yet. Frostmourne is deadly to those who don't know how to use it, let alone a 15 year old Shade who hardly has any actual training as a Shade." she turned toward, looking him in the eye,"I know you don't mean ill, far from it." she rubbed her temples,"But she knows of it now, so we must teach her the ways of a Shade blade, whether I like it or not." she said. She drew a dagger coated with diamond dust and stuck it in his groin,"And that's for hurting Eb so many years ago when we first met." she hissed, pulling the dagger upwards. She pulled it out, healed the wound and sheathed the dagger, then grabbed his arm and ported them back to the group. She approached Serenity and bowed slightly,"I will teach you the ways of a Shade, and of the Shade blade. Kuja will as well, if he wants." she said,"Also in that time while training, you'll know me not as mother, but Master or Ebrithil, and the same to Arianna. What you call Kuja, is up to him." Serenity bowed in turn,"Yes Master Zana." she said, then Zana turned to the new hatchling,"Welcome young one, you will call me and Arianna the same as your Rider, we're your Teachers, your our students, it's only courtesy to your elders." she said, the hatchling nodded her head, understanding. Y..yes Massster Z..Zana. she managed to say.

Serenity's eyes widened as Kuja gave her a sword. It was so light, no heavier than a feather. The blade seemed to thrum with power as she gripped the hilt. She thought about drawing it to see the color of the blade, for the sheath was a plain, yet very attractive from the deep rich brown color, looking leather sheath, but before she could move a muscle, Zana returned and said she would train her to be a full fledged Shade warrior, and also what powers the blade possesed. Serenity stroked Iberina gently on her back,"Could you also teach me about being a Rider?" she asked. Zana smiled,"Of course, why wouldn't I? Kuja could also help if he wants." she said, watching her daughter bond with her newly found friend. She reminds me so much of myself when I found Bain. she thought, a distant expression on her face. Serenity suddenly noticed that Iberina's scales looked redder that Arianna's, like a dark crimson almost.

Arianna hovered above the large incampment, counting how many beasts. She gulped at the number. A staggering 1000, or 1300 strong. She studied the type of weapon they used and most of them carried either short, crude swords, large axes, maces, or a spear. A few held bow and arrows on their back. The ones that scared her though, were the ones that didn't hold any weapon, which most likely meant that he or she was a spellcaster. Arianna quickly turned around. She arrived back and reported her findings to the queen.

Iberina hummed and pushed against Serenity's hand, as she continued to feed her.

OOC:
Can't really think about anything for the others.

OOC:
My mind is really blank right now, and it probably doesn't help that it's 2:22 in the morning. Pass for now.

Bahamut headbutted against the beasts skull. It got dazed, Bahamut took that chanced and charged him. He clutched to him and pull it's right wing off. It roared in pain, Bahamut then knocked him off the plateau. Since it could no longer fly the best fell to it's death.
Bahamut was becoming exhausted, he wasnt sure if he could even do battle by the time he got back to Arianna.
The fight was costly, his wings were scratched and he had a big slash on his chest. But they were not severe. He took flight and began heading to where the others were.

Kuja sensed Bahamut nearby, it wasnt hard to miss him. He could sense he was distressed. What bothered him even more he could not sense Arianna. Kuja quickly went into Zana's home.
"I think we might have trouble. Bahamut is coming back without your dragon."
OOC: Arianna is Zana's dragon right? I havent posted in a while and I have been thinking about alot of other stuff lately so I forgot.

OOC:
Yes D.

Zana+Bain (her first dragon) (Pure white scales, though dulled slightly with age, ivory spikes, talons & teeth, silver white eyes that see into your very soul)
Zana+Arianna (her second dragon) (deep maroon scales, ivory spikes, talons & teeth, starling sky blue eyes)
Felecia+Ebony (black scales, silver spikes, ivory talons & teeth, golden eyes)
Ella+Zeke (deep amethyst scales, ivory spikes, talons & teeth, blind icy blue eyes)
Serenity+Iberina (light maroon scales, ivory spikes & talons with a tint of red that you can only see in the moonlight, ivory teeth, deep, deep purple eyes that can see into your very soul)

That help?lol

IC:
Zana whipped around to face Kuja, clutching her right arm tightly, as if it were badly wounded. But not a drop of blood was visible on her arm. Her eyes were wide, in pain, scared,"I know," she whispered,"Arianna has gone to war with the elves against the Dránil, without me by her side." she exclaimed in a low voice, trying not to be to loud, and clawed at her neck,"She's being hurt. A Dránil just bit her neck. Come, we must go help." she said, moaning softly as Arianna continued to battle and get injured. She quickly clambored onto Bain's saddle,"Get on behind me." she said hoarsely, holding back a shout.

Arianna shrieked, a horrible sound that a dragon should never make. A Dránil raked his harder than normal talons along her side. She raked hers along his, though it didn't even scratch him. His scales were to thick. Her talons barely even bruised his scales. She desided to use her flexibility instead of strength. She darted around his massive body and slashed at his wings, then darted up above him and slashed at his head. She darted under him and slashed at his thighs. The Dránil roared in frustration and attempted to grab her, but she darted away from his reach. Come on! she taunted. I've battled stronger dragons than you, your weak! and, actually, she hadn't. This was the hardest battle she'd ever done, and her energy level was going down, fast.

Zeke snapped open his eyes. A war was starting, and they were needed. He gently woke Ella and Daidrea with a prode from his tail. Something is wrong. We are needed, and badly. Come, get on my back, we need to fly fast. he said, extending a paw into the burrow to let them grab it.

Ella quickened her breathing and heartbeat, feeling Zeke's tail against her side. She bolted upright, sword in hand, ready for battle. She jumped onto Zeke's back without the aid of his paw. She landed and grabbed the small leather handle that was on the saddle for her to hold onto when she was flying. Ella brandished Wyrda, it's amethyst blade flashing,"Mount behind me and hold around my waist. We must fly with the utmost speed, and it wouldn't do well for you to go flying off." she said, her face and eyes hard as iron.

Felena hissed and took flight, Midnight, Midnight's herd, Blacknight, Death, the Urgal village riding most of Midnight's herd, Raven, and Raven's herd, followed her on the ground. On the way to help in the battle, she ran into Gedel, who was riding a horse the color of starlight. Mighty Naza warrior, where do you head? she asked. She chatted with him a moment, then beat her mighty wings and surged forward, her friends following close behind. She almost ran headlong into Bahamut. Bahamut, I can sense what's going on with my daughter, are you alright? You don't look so good. she said, and entered his mind to heal his wounds from the inside and give him some energy.

Geldo quickly got dressed and ran out the doorway,"You are deffinetely not leaving without me, Zana! Wait for me!" he shouted, then leaped onto the saddle in front of his wife. He kissed her sweetly, knowing full well that this might be his last. He looked forward and became serious,"Come on Kuja, I'm confident that Bain can hold all three of us." he said, his face hard, concentrating.

Gedel whipped his head around, searching for the source of the voice, then he looked up to see a sparkling ruby red dragoness flying above him. I recognize you. Your Felena. I'm heading to aid the elves in the battle. he said. Felena snorted, making a plume of smoke part in front of her face. As am I. What is your horses name? she asked. Gedel smirked. Star Light. She's a war horse, and powerful too. he said. Starlight seemed to snort, and a feminine voice spoke. Yes, I'm a war horse, built for war. Most humans say a female horse has no place on the battle field, but I'll prove them wrong. My haunches are powerful, my stride is powerful, my legs are powerful, everything on my body is powerful. I'll show them. she said fiercly. Gedel stroked her neck to calm her down, which seemed to work. Alright Gedel, I'll see you on the battle field with Star Light, hopefully kicking serious butt. she said, then continued on.

Elfrida flinched,"It's starting! We must get to Du Weldenvarden! That's where the battle is! Come, follow me!" she exclaimed, and shifted into her cat form. She sped toward the edge of camp, stretching her fluid form to it's limit to cover as much ground as possible.

Magic galloped next to his friend, Midnight, matching his stride easily.

Death snarled as he ran as fast as he could. Raven, his herd, Midnight, his herd, Blacknight, many Urgals from the village riding both Midnight's herd, and Raven's ran next to him. Twenty or thirty Kull ran along side them. No horse could bare the wait of a Kull.

Blacknight snorted and galloped fast. She'd connected with Midnight before they'd left, so she shared in his emense speed.

Ivory ran next to her mother and father, fully grown already. Her stride was long and powerful. Her now long and silky mane flowed behind her, as did her tail. Her blue eyes watched ahead of her for danger.

Serenity rode up above ontop of her also fully grown dragon, Iberina. Iberina's now hard scales sparkled, as did her deep, deep, purple eyes. Her talons gleamed eerily, but not with the red tint. Frostmourne hung on her sword belt, ready to be drawn. She could feel the deadly blade thrumming with power, so much power, it scared her. She could sense that her mother was still at the village, and urged her to hurry up and catch up to her. She didn't know a thing about Frostmourne, or it's 'dark' qualitys. What she did know from her mothers reaction to Kuja giving her the blade, that it was a dangerous weapon, and could kill her if she wasn't careful.

Ebony crouched to let his Rider mount, then politely waited for Mesaraih to mount Fenirexes. He spread his wings upward, then brought them downward with a loud swoosh! He sprang into the air and followed Elfrida.

Zeke launched into the air as soon as Daidrea was settled. He sped toward Du Weldenvarden. Ella leaned forward as far as she could to allow him more speed. Zeke snorted and went even faster. Soon they arrived to find Du Weldenvarden in flames. Zeke roared in outrage and dove toward Daidrea's home, which was close to being lit by the flames. Ella raised her hands and water shot out of her hands toward the hut, dousing the flames around it,"Hurry Daidrea, get your stuff that you value the most before the hut catches fire. I can't keep doing this for long. Suddenly Hannah took control. She quenched all the flames with her power over fire. A beast burst out from the brush behind her. She shot flames at it from her hands, they burst inside of his mouth and injured it badly. Now it couldn't breath fire.

Iberina noticed that Kuja was approaching her and turned her deep purple eyes onto him. Come to watch over your goddaughter have you? she asked him and him alone. Her voice was deep, soothing, gentle, and sounded far older and wiser than her actual age. She saw slight surprise on his face, and raised an eye ridge. You don't know? Zana and Geldo granted you the honor of being Serenity's godfather at her birth. Whether you accept it or not, well, that's up to you. she said, turning slowly away to look at Serenity, who was gathering water from a small hole in the sand into her small canteen. Iberina nuzzled her shoulder lovingly. Little one, we must go now if we want to help the others. she said gently. Serenity nodded and put the canteen in her saddlebag, then, with Frostmourne bumping against her thigh, she swung up into the saddle. She leaned down, clasped Kuja's forearm with her hand and pulled him up behind her in the saddle. Iberina made sure that they were comfortable, then leaped into the sky, snapping her wings open mid-jump. Bain soon caught up to them and flew beside them,"How are you guys faring?" shouted her mother over the wind. Serenity made a sign with her fingers and Zana nodded,"I underdstand." she said. Iberina roared in anger as Du Weldenvarden came in sight, almost completely ingulfed in flames.

OOC:
Interesting twist I put there.

Serenity's eyes, almost literally, lit aflame at the sight. She drew Frostmourne and pointed at the destruction. A strange beam of light shot out of the tip toward a beast. As soon as the beam touched it, the beast disappeared. Serenity blinked and shook her head, as if coming out of a trance,"What did I just do?" she asked Kuja. The flames disappeared and she guessed who had done it. Hannah. She had control, over fire.

Felena opologized to Bahamut for his waste of time to come and warn them, then landed in the great forest next to Arianna and swung her powerful tail at the face of a beast, knocking it to the ground from the power behind her blow.

[color=#800000:****]Arianna shrieked in defiance as she sensed Bahamut fall to the floor. She flew to him and knocked a Dránil that was approaching into the ground, crushing his skull with her weight. She ran to Bahamut's side and checked his body over for injuries. He didn't look good. He had a deep, long gash running from his left shoulder, down and around his torso, and ended on his right thigh. His wings were sliced so much, she was amazed that he could still fly. His muzzle was scratched and bloody. Arianna touched his uninjured shoulder with her snout. [i:****]Hold on my friend.[/i:****] she said. She entered Serenity's mind. [i:****]Serenity, Bahamut is badly injured, come to me and heal him with your power. Don't argue, come here now, please.[/i:****] she said desperately. Serenity acknowledged her, and Iberina landed next to her a moment later. Serenity jumped down to the ground, water already around her hands. She kneeled next to Bahamut and placed her hands gently on his wounded shoulder. She closed her eyes and concentrated on healing his scales to what they were before the slash. She moved her fingers in small circles, ever so gently massaging the wound. The wound began to glow it's entire length. A bright flash nearly blinded everyone, but it ended so quickly that no one had time to shield their eyes. After the flash faded away, Serenity had the water go back into her canteen. Bahamut's scales were unscathed. No scar or blemish remained of the horrible wound. Arianna nuzzled her shoulder in thanks. [i:****]Thank you little one. I can heal his muzzle, go continue to fight.[/i:****] she said, then turned to Bahamut in dismissal. She touched the small scratches on his muzzle with her snout. [i:****]Waise heill.[/i:****] she said. The wounds closed, but a tiny scar remained. But it was almost invisible to the naked eye. Next, Arianna plunged into his mind. His energy was very low. She gave him most of hers. She pulled out of his mind, then shook her head. She'd been frightened as a hatchling of the power and vastness of his mind, and she still was. She attended to his wings then, muttering a spell that would help more membrane grow and connect to the little bit that was still there. Soon his wings were mended, new, strong membrane visible. She nudged him. [i:****]Get up Bahamut, myself and Serenity healed all your wounds, plus I gave you some energy.[/i:****] She stepped away from him and staggered, but righted herself with her wings. [b:****]Come on Arianna, the wild dragons were able to survive much worse, I can do it too.[/b:****] she thought, and growled lowly to herself. She jumped into the air with a savage roar, making all the elves cringe from their sensitive hearing.[/color:****]

[color=#000000:****]Geldo hung on tight to Zana, who gave a angry exclamation at the sight of Du Weldenvarden in flames. He soothed her with comforting words that they would help it grow again with the elves help. He new the Menoa Tree would be furious about the forest, and he was right a moment later. A horrible screeching pierced the air, it sounded like the Menoa Tree exclaiming in anger. Bain alighted next to Zeke.[/color:****]

[color=#0000FF:****]Zeke suddenly got an idea. [i:****]Faefnir, Phalynx, Aeraldi, Star Gazer, Aelir, Emrhyst, Brujole, Philo, Equinox, Quasar! Come aid us! Du Weldenvarden is under attack, and I fear if we don't get help soon, it will fall. If you can hear my plee, please, come with all speed and help us keep the great forest.[/i:****] he shouted with all his strength, doing much the same thing that Phal did when she called everyone to Du Fells Nangoroth, extending himself to all corners of Alagaësia. For an instant, he [i:****]was[/i:****] Alagaësia. Then he returned to himself, his energy drained greatly. He hoped they had heard his call, and would join them in battle. Especially Faefnir, he could help a lot.[/color:****]

[color=#400000:****]Zana leaped off Bain and bent her knees to absorb the shock. She drew Deyja and slashed at a Dránil's legs, making it stumble to the ground, it's legs to hurt to stand. Geldo landed next to her. They quickly embraced, then kissed again. They prolonged the moment as long as they could, then separated. They stood back to back, fending off some beats with bursts of magic, both black and maroon. Zana glanced at Kuja, who wasn't to far away. [i:****]Take care of my daughter. Her life is quite literally in your hands. Keep her safe from harm, please.[/i:****] she said pleadingly. She would die in anything happened to her daughter.[/color:****]

[color=#008080:****]Serenity nodded at Kuja's words. She glanced at her mother, and her father, who were keeping beasts away, and even killing some. She set her face in a snarl and leaped up, surprising herself by jumping higher than normal. She landed on the shoulders of a Dránil and plunged the sword tip into the base of his skull, killing him almost instantly. Iberina flew up with Kuja still on her back. [i:****]Kuja, take them out from up here, I'll distract them while you shoot fire balls at them.[/i:****] she said, and bashed her tail into a beasts head.[/color:****]

[color=#BF0000:****]Iberina snarled and blew fire onto the beasts eye, half blinding it.[/color:****]

[color=#FF0000:****]Felena lunged at a Dránil, hitting it in the stomach and knocking the wind out of it.[/color:****]

OOC:
[color=#4040FF:****]Meh, kinda blank right now.lol[/color:****]

Edit:
[color=#4040FF:****]Sorry about the font color, it happens about every hundred posts or something like that.[/color:****]

OOC- what's a Dranil like? just a monster thing? lol

IC- Reik snarled as he felt the tide of the lands turn. It was a strange thing, to be able to sense things you never knew were there before from one day to the next. He sighed and decided to go help. Or maybe in the middle of the battle he would help the other side. He summoned shadows to carry him quickly through the air and soon arrived. He stayed outside the fringes of the battle, wondering what he should do.

Mesaraih jumped off Fenirexes as they reached Du Weldenvarden. He stabbed a Dranil through the head right off as another charged at him. He sidestepped its arm thrust and cut it off with one sweep of his sword, but it threw its other arm at where he was holding it and knocked his sword out of his hands. Mesaraih quickly twisted around and kicked it in the head, his foot spewing flames and throwing the beast backward ten feet. He threw himself to the side as two more came at him and grabbed his sword. He brought it up quickly and cleanly cut off both their heads.

OOC:
The Dránil are a beast that is taller than Bahamut, have about the same wingspan, are part bipedal, like Bahamut, part Kull, and has the blood of a Raz'zac. The NUM lock combo for the special a is alt+0225 (or alt+mkki). Press those numbers along with the alt key, and you'll get: á.

OOC:
Meh, pass. My brain is so dryed up for ideas it's not even funny. Could one of you try to come up with a moderately long post so I can get some insperation? You two know my character's better than any one else, I you will come up with something.

OOC: Not really sure what you mean...lol


Kuja watched as the battle raged onward. He saw that Serenity was already tiring out and was having trouble. More of the Dranil began to surround her. Not wanting to wait any longer, Kuja jumped down off of Iberina. He landed next to Serenity and went to her. He took Frostmourne from her.
"What are you doing?"
"Just stay behind me."
Kuja lifted Frostmourne, pointing out. A blue aura formed around Frostmourne, and the symbols etched in the blade began to glow. He then gripped it with both hands and held it pointed towards the ground. He hurled it into the earth and it caused a shockwave. The ground began to shake. Moments later, arms...some decayed some just pure bone, began shoot upwards from the ground. Mass amounts of undead came forth. Their eyes and mouths had blue energies coming out of them. They began attacking the Dranil in huge groups. Climbing onto them and either using an old weapon or biting into them...eating their flesh.

Kuja fell to one knee and dropped Frostmourne, he had severe burns on his hands.
Bahamut rose to his feet, dazed. He shook his head and looked around. It looked liked he did manage to greatly lessen the army but he was so tired, standing was difficult.

OOC:
Oh, that got me pumping! Thanks guys.

IC:
Zana, turned around as she felt a man jump at her. She was utterly shocked to see Mesaraih. She twisted out of the way and clashed swords with him,"What the hell are you doing Mesaraih?!" she shouted. Geldo quickly turned around when he heard Zana shout. He leaped at Mesaraih and pulled him away from his wife,"You stay away from her!" he exclaimed.

Arianna opened her maw and spewed her maroon star fire. It hit a Dránil on it's shoulder and transferred it's energy into her body, soothing her shaking legs and aching wings, and giving her more strength to fight. She shrieked and dove to ancient-golden-fierce-Glaedr, who was having difficulty fending off a Dránil, despite Oromis's help. She landed on the beasts head and drove it into the ground, crushing it.

Iberina snorted as white haired-Shade-Kuja jumped off of her and onto the ground next to companion-of-her-life-Serenity. She landed next to Zeke and Bain.

Felena slashed at his wing, slicing through the membrane like parchment. She bit his muzzle and clamped it shut, refusing to let go even when he raked his harder that normal talons on her side. All it did was make her angrier and clamp her mouth down even harder.

Ebony released a savage bellow and landed next to Bain. Felecia flew off his back and stood in front of Mesaraih, wrapped her wings around him, trapping his sword in between her body and his, and made him look into her eyes,"Mesaraih, you are Rider to Fenirexes, friend of the Varden, you are not a servant to the Dránil, or that thing that put you under this spell. Come back to us, and fight against the Dránil, not with them." she said soothingly, calmly. She kissed him, and sent all the memories and emotions that they had experienced together into his mind. She pulled away from him ever so slightly,"Come back to me." she whispered, slipped the ring that she had given to Kuja, onto his left index finger, then parted her wings and backed away. Felecia gazed into his eyes one last time, then turned away, drew her sword, and clashed with the beast that had taken him and made him a servant. Her anger was to high for the spell of it's eyes to take her. She was to angry at it to even notice it's eyes at all. She slashed, hacked, and cut it to ribbons until it was unrecognizable. It swayed, took a step toward her, then another toward Mesaraih. Felecia shouted an elven war cry, then lopped of it's head with a single stroke. The decapitated body hit the ground with a thud, and the head two seconds later, and disappeared in smoke. She was breathing hard as she lowered her sword. She turned to Mesaraih, raised her sword again, and settled into a crouch, just in case.

Hannah beckoned the fire to her, and it obeyed willingly, flocking to her body and caressing her gently as it touched her skin.

Serenity snarled and jumped in Reik's way,"You stay away from Kuja!" she growled, and picked up Frostmourne. The hilt was still warm from, whatever, Kuja did with it. She blocked Reik's sword, then shoved him backward, surprising herself with her strength,"Skölir Kuja un vindr, deloi, brisingr, adurna, kveykva, un súndavar! (OOC:Translation; Shield Kuja with wind, earth, fire, water, lightning, and shadows.)" she exclaimed, pointing at Kuja. A small ball of shadow coalesced near him, as did a water, wind, fire, lightning and earth ball. They hovered above his head, reaching out with tendrils of it's element when a missile or sword came toward him. Serenity settled into a crouch, weaving Frostmourne back and forth in front of her like a snake.

Zeke hissed. Hurry Daidrea, the roof of your hut is collapsing. he warned, swishing his tail.

Ivory whinnied and plunged her hooves into the leg of a Dránil, making it shriek, not in pain, but annoyance. It reached down and tried to grasp her in it's talons, but she jumped back before it could touch her.

Gedel urged Star Light faster. Come on Star, I know you can go much faster. he said to her. She jiggled the reins as she galloped, and lengthened her stride a little more. Yes, I can go much faster. But I'm conserving energy for the actual battle. It won't do anyone any good if I'm to tired to fight when I get there because I used all my energy galloping here. she pointed out. Gedel felt foolish for not seeing that before. Sorry Star, I'm just impatient to get there and get this battle over with. he said, and she snorted in contempt. I understand Gedel, as am I. she said.

Elfrida latched onto a beasts leg and held on for all her worth, her claws digging deep into it's flesh, desperate to hold on.

Blacknight and Midnight battled as one, moving at the same time, never touching each other, yet looking like one horse.

Magic battled next to Ivory, biting with his teeth, kicking with his legs.

Death latched onto the same leg as Elfrida, digging in his claws as deep as they would go, then he started climbing up. Soon he reached the thigh and couldn't go any further, for the Dránil's arms were in the way. He dug in his right paw claws, and ripped. The "thick" scales peeled away with ease, revealing a draconian type creature that was much smaller than the suit it was in. The Dránil were mindless beasts that were controled by something else, they weren't even as big as they seemed. Dragons, dig your claws in as deep as they will go into the Dránil's scales and peel it away. They are not what they seem. he informed them, jumping into the suit as he spoke. The draconian looked up just in time to see a midnight black furry blur, then nothing as it passed into the void. The illusion of the Dránil disappeared to reveal what truly was underneath it.

Raven galloped with difficulty, straining to keep up with the younger horses. He felt age in bones, saw it in his dulling coat, mane, and tail. He knew the time was fast approaching, but he hoped that it would be on the battle field defending his friends, and not laying helpless in his stall.

OOC:
Guys..I..I need to retreat into myself, if you get my meaning. My ideas for this RP are running dry, and fast. I'm fine in the others, it's just this one that is causing me trouble. You both know my charry's the best, I'll let you god mode them in this RP until I can recover. If you must ask me in deeper detail about what's going on, PM me. And don't worry, I'm not suicidal, I just..need to think about who I am again. Turning 13 has made my head start spinning, and I don't know how to stop it....

I'm sorry......

OOC: We can stop for a little bit, maybe something will inspire you later. I doubt I can do your characters, only reason I can do mine so well is that I came up with them( or at least inspired by similar ones from somewhere else.) Reading the Bios can maybe help but really the only one who can do it the best and know the way they think is who owns the characters.

OOC:
Wait a minute, somethings coming, it's coming! Yes! It hit me! (literally) It's not that my ideas are running low, I've just got too many charry's. Let's fix that.

IC:
Ebony sighed in relief as the battle ended, he didn't see the small, sharp spear being thrown straight towards his heart. He gasped and stumbled backward as it struck home. With his dieing breath, he turned to Felecia, who was clutching at her heart as if she were the one stabbed. Little one, take care of Fel, and Arianna will take my death second hardest to yours. And know, that I'll always be near, even in death. This time, I can't come back. he said, then sagged to the ground, his eyelids closing for the last time, and gently slipped into the Vault of Souls.

Felecia shook her head,"No.." she whispered. She took a step toward Ebony's body,"NO.." she said, louder. She started running,"NO!" she cried out in horror, her voice echoing in the stunned silence. Felecia kneeled down and cradled her beloved dragons head in her lap,"You can't leave me now Eb, I need you more than ever." she said, diamond like tears running down her cheeks. She shrugged away any attempts to comfort her. She looked up to see Bain, Zeke, Arianna, Iberina, Felena, and Glaedr gathered around Ebony's body, all with tears in their eyes. As one, they lifted their heads and a high, sorrowful keen could be heard. Felecia pressed a hand to her mouth, trying to hold the sobs, but one escaped her. Fresh tears spilled from her eyes as the connection with Ebony faltered, and disappeared into nothingness. She stroked his neck and murmured in his ear, as if he were only asleep. Soon though, she got up and faced the others,"It's truly a sorrowful exile without your dragon." she said, and Zana stepped forward to embrace her. Everyone's consoling did nothing to comfort her. Eb was gone, for good this time, and there really was nothing she could do...unless,"Kuja, do you still have Eb's Eldunarí with you?" she asked, a sliver of hope in her voice.

Zeke continued keening for as long as he could, as did the other dragons. He gently nudged Daidrea's mind. The battle is over, but a loyal friend and fierce warrior was lost. he said sadly.

Ella tried to comfort her sister, but knew it would probably be futile.

All the horses in the clearing lowered their heads, even Ivory, who hadn't known Ebony very well. Blacknight watched with sad eyes as Felecia reacted to Ebony's death.

Elfrida approached Felecia and laid a hand on her shoulder,"We knew something like this would come to pass, I predicted it. I just wish I had known who and how, then I would've been able to prevent it." she said.

Tears clung to wisps of Death's coal black fur as he cried for a lost friend. He pressed his snout to Ebony's neck, ignoring the sharp scales that cut his nose, willing the mighty dragon to open his eyes, smile wolfishly, and say. Boo. but no such thing happened.

Zana silently wiped the tears from her eyes. Ebony had been just much as her dragon as Arianna and Bain were.

Felena waited with moist eyes for Felecia to say good-bye, then she stepped forward and cradled her mate's head close to her chest. Eb... she whispered into the blank mind, but she got no answer. She let the tears fall now, unchecked. Ebony was the one that had shone her the light, the one that had given her mercy when she deserved none, the one that had looked past her ugliness as a Lethrblaka and become her mate. To lose him was worse than losing her parents again. A twig snapped behind her, and she raised her wings to shield Ebony from view. Go away, whoever you are, I want to be alone with him. she said, her voice cracking with sadness. Mother? said Arianna, stepping forward cautiously. Felena looked behind her to see her daughter. Oh, Arianna, sorry, I didn't know it was you. Please, come. she said, motioning with her head, giving Arianna permission to approach.

Arianna nodded her head in thanks, then stepped up next to her midnight black-father. No tears spilled from her eyes, but the look on her face made up for the tears. Oh father.... she murmured quietly, pressing her forehead to his scaly side. Very gently, as if she were handling the most delicate rose petal, she folded in both of Ebony's wings, tucking them in close to his body. Then the tears came as she pressed her forehead even harder against his side, her wings shook slightly as she cried the rare, but pure dragons tears.

Iberina stood next to partner-of-mind-Serenity. Though Ebony wasn't really her biological father, her mother had been his mate, so she thought of him as her father.

Serenity sheathed Frostmourne in the dark, rich brown scabbard. She approached Kuja,"Do you have anything that I need to heal?" she asked, her voice wavering from fatigue.

OOC:
Hm, that should do.

OOC:Remember, Kuja is kinda away from the scene, so you would need Felecia to come over.

Kuja felt that Ebony had passed. He did not feel anything about it, his mind was on other things. Besides he seems to have lost any remorse a long time ago.
He spat out some blood that was dripping from his mouth. He froze slightly when he heard Serenity. He was hesitant to answer.
"No.. I'm fine." In reality though Kuja had a huge gash across his chest, hidden under his clothes.
Also there was no sign of him being slashed, it was caused magically.
He slowly got up, facing away from Serenity. A trail of blood was dripping from his chest down his leg. He began walking away slowly.


Daidrea stood by Zeke and Ella with a sad face of Ebony's passing.
While everyone else was busy, Bahamut was cremating all the bodies of Dranil and risen undead. We dont need these coming back to bother us..., he thought to himself.

OOC:
Oops, sorry. I'll do that now.

IC:
Felecia approached Kuja from behind,"Kuja, do you still have Eb's Eldunarí with you?" she repeated, clutching the midnight black scale that Ebony had given her on her one hundredth birthday.

Serenity smiled ruefully,"Liar. I can see the blood dripping down your leg, and plus I can sense a magically inflicted wound somewhere on your body. I'm not stupid Kuja." she said, a hint of humor in her voice. She made the water encase her hands and waited for him to show her the wound.