OOC: Open to all. This is a restart of "Unknown and Nameless" Since Fang isn't here anymore.
In this RP my unnamed character will arrive on the shores unknown and nameless. It will be a little bit of a competition, as whoever has the best name will get to name her--or the character that means the most to her--and determine who's side she is on.
She will also receive training from all the other RP characters in this RP. She will learn everything from how to talk in human language, to fighting, and maybe eventually magic. So let the RP Begin!

IC: The girl was happily singing bird songs on the most beautiful morning she had ever witnessed. Everything was perfect. The slightest of breezes was blowing, and the weather was perfect. Even the birds had no idea of the approaching storm.
Less than one hour until noontime was left, when suddenly a dark cloud came from the east. A cloud so dark that it turned the near mid-day into a very dark night. It had been moving extremely fast, and all the island birds, and the girl who lived with them, had no idea that it would stop directly over their island.
Out of the dark cloud came dark funnels, covering the tiny island. Many of the birds died, before they were safely inside the tree. Giant waves covered the island, and the birds knew there only hope was to fly for it. Few escaped alive to find new, tiny islands.
Meanwhile the girl had been hiding in her cave. The waves were high, and soon washed her out.
The great tree on the center of the island seemed to attract the attention of the funnels, and soon it fell with a large splash, for the island was now completely engulfed in water. The girl felt fear for the first time in her life as she managed to catch a hold of the tree, and climb on.
For many hours the girl clung to the tree, and finally a land untouched by the storm came into view. The girl coughed up a lot of sea water, and tried to stand up on the slippery tree--unsuccessfully. The girl fell into the water, and unfortunately hit her head on a rock giving her a fair sized bump, and scrape.
And as the tide came in, it brought, and left one who had not been seen in Alagaesia for nineteen years, and was long forgotten. It brought one who was Unknown and Nameless.

OOC: You mind if I join with Natsu? He is extremely skilled with magic, and being an elf, he is skilled in swordsmanship, so he would be a good teacher, I guess.

IC: Natsu paced along his small camp, waiting for Erza to come back. She had gone hunting three hours ago, and yet, was not back. Why is that? he wondered. He knew she was only messing with him, however, because when he contacted her, she replied briefly, and then immediately closed her mind, not even disclosing where she was to Natsu. Finally, he had grown tired of it, and crawled into his sleeping back. If she wasn't back when he awoke from his nap, he would pack up and leave. (Which was difficult to do, since Erza was the one who carred their supplies and was easily the quickest way of transportation)

Something awoke Natsu suddenly. He knew he had just barely fallen asleep, but he got up quickly and quietly, drawing his blade. He walked slowly around his camp, his eyes peering closely for anything suspicious, when he had heard a sound, whoosh, and then a soft thump. He turned around immediately, pointing his sword towards the intrutor, but rolled his eyes when he saw that it was just Erza. You did that on purpose, he grumbled.

Her eyes twinkled, Right you are, little one.

Natsu sheathed his sword and sighed. He assumed his suspicions were false, and dropped to the ground, laying his arms out. He looked at the incoming tide, and admired the beauty of the waves. The tide pulled back just as he looked away, but his head snapped back to the same direction, where he had caught a glimpse of something. He stood up and his eyes widened his the form of a teenage woman. She looked to be only a little taller than five feet, at most, and she had a slim figure. He sprinted towards her picked her up, laying her just out of the tide's reach. Erza slowly walked over, stopping five yards back. Is she ok? Erza asked, her tone immediately serious.

I don't know, he replied. He noticed a pretty big bump on her head, and immediately placed his hands over it. Waise Heill, he thought. carefully thinking only the spell and it's intentions, keeping his mind clear of anything else. A grey light glowed under his hands, and the bump slowly healed itself, and the scrape wound closed. "Are you ok?" Natsu asked. He didn't invade her mind to check if she was concious or not because he would be invading her privacy.

Sephora (Sef-aura) rode on Javen (Juh-ven) by the shore, stroking his mane tenderly. His purr was almost thunderous in response, vibrating his body beneath her. Abruptly her Guardian paused and raised his head into the wind, his nostrils flaring.
What is it, dearest? She asked him anxiously, glancing about. He glanced back at her with one of his kind white-gold-yellow eyes. His purr had stopped.
Human. To the southwest. Female, I think. I almost missed her. He said calmly. She threaded her fingers through his dark-brown-rosetted fur.
Is she hurt? Asked the female Allatik worriedly. The jaguar shook his head.
No, not that I can tell. Send Tyleek ahead. He knows more about medicine than you. advised the huge cat. Sephora nodded once and glanced back at the male Allatik behind her.
"Javen says there's a human female that may need help a bit to the southwest. Care to go ahead with Theldor and see if you can help her?" She asked him. Tyleek nodded instantly and threw his leg over Javen's back to slide gracefully to the ground.
"How long will it take you to catch up?" He asked, his lavender-blue eyes glittering at her. She felt her cheeks warming at his unwavering stare.
"Maybe a few hours. It depends on how swiftly Theldor carries you to her." She replied. He nodded and looked up, releasing a shrill whistle through his teeth. His Guardian soared down without pause in his flight to grab hold of the male Allatik's shoulders in a powerful grip with his taloned feet. In another moment the big Golden eagle was off again, carrying Tyleek beneath him. Sephora watched for a moment before leaning over Javen's withers and winding her hands into his thick mane.
Run, my dearest. She said quietly to him. And the jaguar leapt into a steady lope after Tyleek and Theldor.

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Theldor spotted her first with his keen eyes.
There. On the shore. he said, sending an image to Tyleek. The male Allatik merely nodded. There was two more now.
Go down to her and let me drop, but don't land. Go back to Sephora so she might have a link to us. he said. The golden eagle obeyed, pulling in his wings for a steep dive. At five feet from the ground the Guardian opened his talons, releasing Tyleek. The male fell and rolled before popping back up and waving Theldor off. The Allatik looked after his partner-bond for a moment before kneeling beside the woman and feeling at her throat for a pulse. He found one quickly. Relieved, he got into his pack and brought out a blanket to cover her for warmth. He chafed her hands and feet to bring back circulation and heat. He had a little success, but not enough. He built a fire and put some water over it in a pot to warm up. he kneeled back over the woman, looking her over. She seemed healthy enough, but he wondered why she didn't wake. Tyleek pressed his lips into a line, then took some yarrow from his pack. He chewed the bitter herb briefly before bending over the female. He took her jaw firmly in his hand and worked it open. He bit off a piece of yarrow, about an inch square, and pushed it between her lips before forcing her mouth closed. He gently rubbed her throat with his free fingers while keeping her mouth shut with the palm of his other. The bitter yarrow wouldn't taste good, but it would make her sick so she could get some sea water out of her stomach and lungs.
"Come one little one, swallow." he urged, more to himself than to her. Only now did he realize, and remember, that he wasn't alone. He glanced up at the Dragon and Rider pair.
"Sorry for dropping in like that. A friend of mine smelled her and sent me ahead to see of she was okay. I'm Tyleek." he paused briefly and reached into his pack again, bringing out two thick cloths,"Soak these in the warm water on the fire and wrap them around her feet." he said before looking back down at the woman.

Tyleek only tensed at her quick movement. Slowly, so he didn't startle her, he looked up, then stood.
Theldor. Come. he called to the Golden eagle. The Guardian acknowledged the summons. It was only a few moments before the bird flew down and alighted onto his shoulder. The eagle preened his feathers calmly, then looked up at the girl.
She looks healthy enough. commented Theldor, his kind eyes studying her. The male Allatik nodded slightly, then tilted his head.
See if she'll let you approach. he suggested to the golden eagle, who chirped and lifted his wings. He glanced at Natsu.
"She might be in shock and unable to speak at the moment; don't expect a response right away." he warned softly. His lavender-blue eyes flicked back to the woman.

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Theldor beat his wings quietly, then flew slowly toward the girl. He chirped once, a greeting, and landed on her shoulder. The Golden eagle clasped her flesh carefully so he didn't harm her, watching her through his kind green eyes. He chirped again and gently bumped her cheek with his beak.

OOC: Grrr...I had to retype this because my dad pulled the internet cord out because it was storming, and I didn't know so I submitted it.

"I figured as much," Natsu replied to Tyleek. However, the girl tilted her head as if they were speaking a different language. Then, Tyleek's eagle landed on the girl's shoulder, and made a chirping noise. The girl made a chirping noise back, seeming to communicate with the bird.

That girl may not understand the human's language, Erza said, projecting her thoughts to all around her. She obviously isn't from this area, so it's understandable.

Natsu nodded in response, smiling as things seemed to be putting themselves together. The girl had come from an area away from here, definitely not intentionally, and this area that she had come from hadn't had other people, at least not those who could speak in the human language. Erza got up steadily and walked slowly closer, careful not to frighten the girl. She stopped about four yards away and settled herself down. We must teach her in the human language, Erza said finally. But, we need a good meal so we can all get to know each other better first, of course.

OOC:
I hate it when that happens. >.<

IC:
Theldor was surprised that she responded. He cocked his head to the side curiously.
She understands my tongue but not yours. Interesting. he said absently. The golden eagle twittered.
I'm Theldor. That is my no-flight-featherless-companion, Tyleek, no-flight-featherless-friend, Natsu, and hard-scale-fly-dragon, Erza. You can trust them. he said to the girl. To Natsu, Tyleek, and Erza his words would sound only like twittering and chirping. He looked up at the dragon, rustling his wings primly. At Erza's suggestion of a meal, he nodded in agreement. He turned back to the girl and clicked his beak.
Are you hungry, little fledgling? he asked her, blinking his kind green eyes at her.

Theldor cocked his head. He'd never heard it put that way before.
Not precisely, little fledgling. Just as every bird has a unique plumage or every creature its own coat of fur or hide to set it apart from others, it is the same with what the twolegs call a 'name'. With a name you can tell one being from another. My name is Theldor. he said patiently. He chirped once to reassure her.
Sit, my dear. he murmured to the girl, flaring his wings a bit as she shivered. The golden eagle looked up at Natsu.
Of course. Something warm and simple. Perhaps a broth. he replied to the twoleg. He ruffled his feathers briefly before turning to Tyleek.
Get her a blanket. She's shivering out of her skin. he said. The Allatik nodded and bent to his pack. When he straightened he held a thick quilt in his hand. Tyleek unfolded it and stepped toward the girl, slowly moving his arms around her to wrap the quilt about her shoulders.

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Sephora tightened the grip of her legs on Javen as he leapt over a small stream. She felt him slow beneath her and looked up. She saw Tyleek ahead, as well as another twoleg and a dragon. The large jaguar padded forward into view. The female Allatik swung from her Guardians back onto the ground.
"Hello, I'm Sephora, a friend of Tyleek's. This is Javen, my companion." She murmured, lifting her hand to stroke the huge cat's mane. The jaguar purred.

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Javen tilted his head curiously as he saw the girl he'd smelt earlier. Theldor was sitting on her shoulder. His purr deepened, becoming a welcoming sound that soothed anxiety.
She can not understand the human tongue, but can speak with me as if she were a bird herself. Said the golden eagle. Knowing this, the huge cat made a low coughing sound in the back of his throat, firm but soft and gentle at the same time.
Hello, little twoleg. He said to the girl, his tone warm.

OOC: I'm assuming Javen is speaking in an animal language?

IC:The girl looked at Theldor. She didn't understand completely what he meant by a 'name', but his illustration of different feathers helped.
"Theldor." she said awkwardly, sitting as Theldor had told her to. When the Tyleek - no not 'the Tyleek' just Tyleek - approached with a big square thing (the girl had never seen one before) The girl stood, watching him closely. She knew she had nothing to be afraid of. The big square thing was soft, and warm, so the girl pulled it tightly around herself, and sat back down. The girl thanked Tyleek with a quick bow of her head, and then sat to where she could watch both Tyleek and Natsu. She was curious about both of the twolegs. The girl then turned her attention to Erza, and she smiled. She had seen one of these creatures many seasons ago flying over her island. The girl didn't know much of the scaled bird (dragon) tongue, but she did know some. What is this land like? she asked in dragon tongue.

At that moment another twolegs came riding up on a soft fourlegs. Greetings, fourleg. The girl responded. This new shore may not have been perfect like her home island, but she had already made some very good friends.

Javen's purr deepened. He padded away from his Allatik, brushing her leg with his tail to reassure her, and toward the girl. He sat behind the girl, curling around her so his warm fur pressed against her back and legs.
A bit of a cold day for a swim. He said to her with a dry chuckle in his chest.

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Sephora watched Javen as he padded toward the girl, tilting her head. She looked up at Natsu, shaking her head at his offer.
"No. Keep the rest for her if she's hungry." She said, sitting on the ground close to Tyleek. The male Allatik scooted closer to her, nibbling at his soup.

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Theldor chirped once and stroked the side of the girl's face with his beak. At the beat of wings, the golden eagle looked up and saw another dragon. He lifted his wings half-way from his back and opened his beak to hiss. He disliked any dragons other than his friends Jia and Zeke.

OOC: The more people, the more places this could go =)

IC:The girl looked at Erza. What is 'war'? she asked with a puzzled look on her face. The girl accepted the bowl, although she didn't touch her food at first, but waited on the others so as not to be rude.
The girl smiled at the fourleg. I agree. She said with a laugh.

The girl saw the scaled bird (dragon) in the air, and smiled up at him. It seemed she would soon have another new friend. The girl wondered at Theldor's reaction, but she didn't comment on it, knowing he might not want to explain. What is it like having names? The girl asked to relieve the tension she felt from Theldor.

Tyleek snorted at the new dragon's statement.
"I wouldn't be caught dead serving that tyrant." he growled. He felt Sephora touch his elbow with her fingertips to remind him to stay calm. He sighed under his breath. Natsu's question caught him slightly off guard.
"It's not as much of as an attraction than a bond. We are a race of people called Allatiks. A kin of the earth you could say. Each Allatik has one element that they specialize in, two on the rare occasion. We care for and protect the earth. In return she gives us Guardians to protect and guide us, sometimes two. My Guardian is Theldor. My element is earth." he explained. There was a strange light in his lavender-blue eyes; he was proud of his race, of knowing who and what he was. He'd been unable to say all of this for lack of knowledge in his race a few months back, if it hadn't been for a young female Allatik...

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Sephora smiled as she listened to Tyleek speak. She'd helped further his tutoring in his history and language of the Allatik's. He excelled at his element now that he had her. As he fell silent, she pursed her lips, fighting a smile at his obvious pride. She chuckled.
"My element is air. My Guardian is Javen." she said. The huge jaguar purred at the sound of his name.

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Theldor cocked his head, contemplating. How did he explain what it was to have a name? He clicked his beak, still thinking.
I've always had a name, since I was a chick. My mother and father named me. A name is something that sounds pleasing to your ear. It could be simple, if your personality is a simple one then that would fit perfectly, or it could be a little more difficult. A name fits your personality. 'Theldor' pleased me from the options my parents gave me, so that is the one I chose. the golden eagle said with a soft chirp. Having a name singles me out from other eagles like me. Though our feathers are unique, it is good to have one or two differences. How else would my twoleg know it was me, were I in a group of eagles the same color as me? He need simply call my name, to which I would respond, and he would know it was me. there, that was a good way to explain it.

Theldor chuckled.
That is because you are special, little fledgling. And you have it mostly right. Twolegs have a need to have a name for everything, to better help them understand it. he said, his kind green eyes glittering. If an eagle could smile, he pulled it off.

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Tyleek smiled at Taren and Erza's eagerness.
"Yes, it is very similar to a Dragon and Rider bond but more...personal? Theldor is my very heart and soul. Were he to be taken from me..." he shuddered away from the thought,"The beast I would become is something I would rather not dwell on." he murmured quietly. At Natsu's question he tensed and looked away. He couldn't bring himself to answer. He heard Sephora clear her throat softly.

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"We are very rare, at least in Alagaësia. We don't know about anywhere beyond this land. A man named Lukia Ursl is set on destroying us." Here she paused and glanced at Tyleek. He was staring into the water, his face blank of emotion. She looked back at Natsu, her dark brown eyes filled with a sadness.
"My entire village was destroyed after I left on my thirteenth birthday. I found no evidence that my mother and her Guardian were anywhere in the wreckage. Tyleek...He watched his parents die. There is myself, Tyleek, and two others. Four left of a once powerful race." She said and looked to the ground. She felt the male Allatik brush his hand down her arm. She smiled without looking up. His aura never failed to calm or soothe her. After a moment she lifted her eyes.
"But a race is not completely extinct until the last one is dead. And that will never happen." She said firmly. She heard Tyleek chuckle and she glared at him.
"And just what is so funny, Treeweaver?" She growled. His lavender-blue eyes glittered.
"Nothing of importance, Airbender." He replied with an angelic smile so sweet she just grunted and leaned into him.

[color=#40BF00:caterpillar]Theldor was just opened his beak to reply to the girl when an acorn hit him squarely, directly on his beak. He squawked indignantly, flaring his wings wide. His eyes, as keen as any eagle, if not even keener so he could better protect his Allatik, zeroed in on where the projectile had come from. He lifted from the girls shoulder and circled into the air. At an adequate height he pulled in his wings and dove. It was a squirrel. He shrieked at the creature, intending to only scare it away. He wasn't one to hurt or kill out of anger, even if a squirrel had thrown an acorn at his beak and made it start throbbing with pain. At the last moment the golden eagle pulled up and darted back to the group, beating his wings lightly until he again sat on the girls shoulder.
[b:caterpillar]Of course I will, little fledgling.[/b:caterpillar] he said to her as if he'd never been interrupted. He turned to Tyleek, Sephora, and Natsu.
[i:caterpillar]The girl says she wants to learn the human tongue, so she can understand you three.[/i:caterpillar] he told them.[/color:caterpillar]

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[color=#40BF00:caterpillar]Tyleek snorted in disgust.
"Lukia doesn't do the killing himself. Of course. He sends thugs out to do his dirty work." he spat. "But if he did come himself for some reason...His power is very great. It would be a very bad idea, and very, very foolish to underestimate him, if even slightly." He felt Sephora stiffen against his side. He didn't hear the acorn, though he should have felt it being released. As it hit Theldor's beak, his own nose radiated with pain. He yelped in surprise and pain and fell onto his back, holding his nose. It wasn't broken, but it felt like it should be. He sat up, still holding his nose protectively under one hand. His lavender-blue eyes glittered angrily. Sephora held his elbow tightly in both hands to keep him seated on the ground.[/color:caterpillar]

Tyleek glared at the squirrel.
"Indeed it is not." he muttered to himself. He felt Sephora laugh. He growled under his breath. He looked up at Natsu, then smiled at the girl.
"Of course we should." he said warmly. He heard Sephora murmurer her own encouragement. He whistled through his teeth softly, a greeting an eagle might make to another bird that Theldor had taught him. He couldn't speak bird, of course, but he did know the most basic of basic communicating.
"Theldor, would you ask her if she could teach me your language?" he asked the Guardian, who nodded.

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Theldor clicked his beak, turning his head to glare at the squirrel. He fluttered to Natsu and alighted on the man's shoulder, glaring down at the creature.
I do not find it amusing that you decided to hit my beak. he hissed. He snorted at looked up at his Allatik. He nodded his head, then looked at the girl.
Tyleek wants to know if you will teach him Eagle. He knows that basic communications, as he just demonstrated, but wants to know more. he said to her, then tilted his head to the side.

Theldor eyed the creature with an expression that was close to disdain. As the squirrel, Terra, swatted at both Natsu and himself with her sling, he opened his wings, spread his beak slightly, and screeched. It was a loud, shrill sound, almost of anger.
Now look here, pest, you talk of manners as if you were a queen, when it was you who made that acorn hit my beak, therefore making me cross. he snapped at her, clicking his beak with agitation. Perhaps if, instead of introducing yourself by smacking my beak with an acorn, you had come forward and told us your name, perhaps you wouldn't have reason to complain of being called an 'it' or 'squirrel'. he said, and snorted. He fluttered to the ground and crossly walked to his Allatik, who picked up the golden eagle and cradled him to his chest, stroking his feathers and murmuring quietly to calm him down.

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Javen was a bit amused by the whole thing, though he understood Theldor's agitation perfectly. He lifted his head and stared at the squirrel with his kind yellow-gold eyes.
I tend to agree with my flying friend. Your introductory was a rather rude one. He said with an idle chuckle and a purr. The giant jaguar tightened his circle around the girl as a cool breeze swept through his thick fur.

Theldor simply huffed and ignored the squirrel. Tyleek grinned and chuckled, still stroking the golden eagles wings. He looked up at the girl with no name as she stood and gazed at Kuasta. With a pang he recognized the place close by that he had met Cy Ara, Jia, and Raitfier. He looked to Natsu.
"Myself, Theldor, Sephora, and Javen could take her. Or perhaps Theldor could stay here, so you would have a direct link to me." he offered.

OOC:
Sorry, short. Writer's block. >.<

Tyleek nodded and stood, releasing his Guardian reluctantly.
Go ahead and stay here, Thel. Just in case something happens. he murmured to the golden eagle. The bird chirped once but obeyed, lifting his wings and flying over to Erza so he could perch at the juncture of her neck and shoulders. The male Allatik bit his lip as he turned away from Theldor and walked toward Javen, who had stood.

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Javen got to his paws and padded toward the girl. He gently butted his head against her arm to get her attention.
Climb aboard, little one. He purred to the girl with a smile, kneeling down so she could mount easier. His ear twitched toward Sephora, and he glanced at her briefly. She was getting up and getting ready to follow Tyleek. Once Natsu was ready as well they could all go.

Javen stood strong, even with three people on his back. He waited briefly for Natsu to get a bit ahead, then he too sprang out into a fast lope. His long, smooth strides easily ate up the ground and caught up with the Rider. The jaguar laughed and glanced to the side at Natsu.
It feels good to run flat out. he said with a twinkle in his kind gold-yellow eyes.

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Sephora sat behind the girl with one arm around her waist, just in case she lost her hold on Javen's fur and began to slip. Tyleek was abnormally quiet behind her, and she knew it was because of being separated from Theldor. She reached back with her other hand and patted his knee comfortingly. His hand covered her own and he squeezed her fingers gently in silent gratitude.

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Theldor's eyes narrowed at the squirrel, but he ignored it. Instead he spread his wings and lifted into the air to hunt. The tree floor probably held a mouse or two that he could snatch in his talons.

OOC: I'm gonna need y'all to post in a way where it sounds like all three of your characters are saying a name at the same time for nameless.

It didn't take long for the group to reach the city. The girl looked at it wide eyed, and then reached out her mind to Taren, allowing him to hear with her eyes, and see what she was seeing. It's amazing. she told him. Suddenly to two-legs put two sticks (spears) in front of the group.

"What are your names, and what is your business in Kuasta?" One of the soldiers asked.

Natsu grinned when Javen quickly closed up the distance between them, and began sprinting at a much faster pace. Not as fast as he could really run, but pretty close. He then casted a spell that shorted the pointedness of his ears and changing the makeup of his face. He now resembled a human version of Natsu. He knew that it wasn't absolutely necessary, but what would soldiers think of an Elf traveling with other races when most of Natsu's kind was currently traveling in a large group?

Natsu stopped running when the city came near and his grin faded completely when two soldiers pointed their spears at them. "What are your names, and what is your business in Kuasta?"

"Calm down, please," Natsu said, raising his hands hesitantly, pretending to be scared. "We are just here for materials."

Quick, tell them that your name is Raven and that we are here just to simply buy supplies! Erza said quickly, but cursed when she realized that she, Theldor, and Taren had each shouted out different instructions. She hoped that they wouldn't confuse the girl.

Theldor cursed.
Quick, little fledgling, say your name is Junea and that you come to get food! he cried, and then cursed again when he realized Taren and Erza had spoken at the same time as himself. He fluffed his feathers in worry, his senses tuned into Tyleek's.

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Tyleek swung down from Javen's back.
"What are your names, and what is your business in Kuasta?" asked one of the two men hold the spear. The male Allatik bowed slightly at the waist.
"I am Keelyt (Keel-ite)." he said with a pleasant smile, though his lavender-blue irises glittered.

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Sephora remained silently, tensing only slightly at the harsh tone of the man as he asked their names and purpose.

"Kendall Raven Junea" The girl said uncertainly, stumbling slightly over the words. "Thread, supplies, food." The girl wondered what the words meant, and knew she said them badly. The girl hid her confusion, and studied the two-legs pointing sticks at them.

The younger of the two soldiers (about 17 years of age, with gray eyes) looked closely at the girl who had said three names, and 'thread, supplies, food.' Somehow she looked familiar... He felt he should know her... Somehow, somewhere...

"Just let them through!" A woman's voice rang out. The soldiers tensed. "Better do what she says." A man said. The older of the two soldiers nodded his head. "You may proceed." he said. "Very good!" Anette said, stepping from the other side of the city gates. "Come along! I feel like entertaining you as my guests for the duration of your stay!" she said with a smile. Ancell stepped behind his twin. "Is there any place an particular you would like to go?"

The girl looked at a couple of two-legs in surprise, who seemed to have friendly intentions. The girl returned the look of the two-legs who seemed to be studying her. Somehow she felt she should know him... The girl didn't dwell on the thought too long, and waited for further direction from her new found friends.

OOC: @ Saphirarox: That's fine =)
@ Everyone: The younger soldier is a brother nameless never knew if y'all didn't notice. =)

OOC: Snap, I thought the mystery of her name would be solved, lol.

Natsu could've sworn that the soldiers would see through the fake name, but he didn't get a chance to see if he was correct or not, because two people who were obviously twins stepped out and saved the group. Natsu walked forward towards the twins and bowed. "Thank you for letting us in," he whispered. "I doubt those soldiers would have let us in without your help. As to where we want to go, it depends on where she wants to do," Natsu grinned, directing his comment to the girl.

Yes, but I'm not sure what would have happened if those two hadn't stepped out, Erza said to Taren. The soldiers seemed to be interested in something other than the name and items she had given.

Theldor sighed in semi-relief. She was through the gate, that was the important part. He scowled at the other two but didn't comment.

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Javen released a breath he'd been holding and padded through the gate. He stopped just beside Tyleek.

OOC:
Gah, writer's block. >.<

OOC: I'm not working on him... Yet. At the moment I'm actually only considering him, but I'll leave the final decision to after I finish the two characters I'm working on =)

Oh, oops. The girl said to Taren. I'll try to remember to only use one... Although the girl said it, she only got more confused. She knew their were numbers, but she couldn't really count... The girl suddenly heard the lullaby again, and began walking towards where it was coming from.

Anette smiled. "Oh, they would have let you through, but not until they knew every little things about you!" she said kindly. "The soldiers have to be careful about who they let in. There as been an increase of criminals in the area."
Ancell noted the girl with three names walking off, and touched his sister's arm very lightly. Anette looked at the girl. "It looks like she has decided where to go!" the girl said, beginning to follow.

Terra knocked on one of Taren's scales to get his attention. Hello? Anyone home? she asked the dragon. I need you top make me a fire so I can prepare a feast for everyone when they come back.

The young soldier stood with the older at the gates. The older one was a little impatient as they were supposed to have finished fifteen minutes before. Suddenly the new guard came running up, both of them apologizing profusely for being late. Cade - the younger soldier - then began walking to the shore, where his family stood every night since he could remember.

Tyleek hovered close to Sephora, who still hadn't dismounted Javen. The male Allatik eyed the twins, not trusting them completely but not distrusting them either.

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Theldor flapped his wings primly before settling them across his back.
I can help as well if you like, Terra. he offered, deciding to forget that she had hit his beak with an acorn.

OOC:
Brain-dead, sorry. >.<

The girl walked slowly, looking wide eyed at everything around her. Suddenly she heard the cry of a seabird, and stopped moving. The girl caught her breath in surprise at a beautiful sunset over the port in Kuasta. Suddenly she noticed a family of two legs looking into the sunset. A woman, and man stood, both holding the same beautiful bouquet of flowers, and the woman holding a baby at the same time. The woman was singing the lullaby that the girl felt she recognized. Suddenly the girl felt the urge to touch that woman's face, and to pull her hair ever so slightly. The girl felt she had once known that woman very well, but had no clue from where. The girl looked at the man. When she saw him, she felt like reaching out, and lightly pulling his now graying beard. She felt he had been a special person to her as well. The girl looked at the family of two-legs, and was surprised to see the person-with-the-stick was with them. He seemed to be part of that family. The girl felt a longing to be one of that family, to share their joys, and sorrows. The girl was about to turn around to leave, when she saw the man, and woman throw the bouquet of flowers out to sea. Before it hit the water, a seabird snatched it up, and began flying away, out to sea with it. It reminded the girl of the daily bouquet of flowers she had received since before she could remember. Perhaps she now knew their origin.

Anette smiled cheerfully at the one who had asked hers, and her brother's names. "I'm Anette. Pleased to meet you." Ancell looked at the man for a moment, and then said, "I am Ancell. May I ask your name, elf?" Ancell chose to end with a question that would reveal that he knew what the elf was.

Anette stopped behind the girl, and watched the scene. "That family lost their eldest child nineteen years ago..." Anette said sadly. "It is said they lost her to the sea."

Terra's voice was a a little satisfied as she spoke to her helpers. Erza, I need you to get a couple of deer for you, and Taren, then I'll need you to find some nuts, and berries. Terra listed the nuts, and berries that she needed, and spoke to Theldor next. Theldor, I need you to collect probably ten rabbits - make sure they're tender ones - as well as ripe acorns, and herbs. Terra quickly told Theldor which wild herbs she wanted, making sure he knew to get a lot of onion. "I need you to keep the fire perfect, Taren, and lend a claw to skin the rabbits when Theldor brings them back. Now I need a pot. Terra said, looking around for something suitable. Terra noticed Natsu's pot, and asked Taren to move it over the fire - after dumping the remaining soup, cleaning the pot, and partly filling it with water.

Theldor dipped his head slightly to Terra, then took off to hunt for all the ingredients she'd given him. It was roughly fifteen minutes later when he came back with the tenth most tender rabbit he could find. Once he'd dropped it off he flew out for the herbs, remembering wryly that Terra had reminded him vehemently to get a lot of onion.

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Javen padded up to the girl. He glanced at Anette then at the girl, knowing she would probably not understand all of what Anette said.
The woman behind you says that that family lost their oldest child nineteen years ago. It is said to have been lost at sea. he translated for her.

Theldor took perhaps fifteen minutes to get all the herbs, making sure to get several clumps of onion. He flew back to the camp and dropped off everything, slightly tired from lifting so much weight.

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Tyleek pursed his lips, contemplating whether he needed more herbs or now. He opened his medicine pouch, his face turning into a light scowl as he saw how little he had. He looked up at Anette.
"Actually, could you take me to an herb shop, if there is one here? I need more healing herbs." he said.

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Javen grinned at Natsu.
Just remember that you asked for it. he teased, and chuckled, his kind yellow-gold eyes gleaming. He looked up at Anette curiously, tilting his head.
You can understand her? And me? he said in the animal tongue. Interesting.

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Sephora watched the family and felt a stab of sadness. She wished she could say goodbye to her father, and that she could find her mother. She turned as Natsu challenged her Guardian, and chuckled. She lifted a hand with her palm up and wiggled her fingers. A small whirl of air appeared on her palm, like a mini tornado. Her dark chocolate brown eyes twinkled.
"It's not him you need to challenge; it's me." She said, and laughed quietly.

Sephora grinned at Natsu.
"I look forward to it." she said, her chocolate brown eyes gleaming. And indeed she did. It was fine to spar with Tyleek, but slightly unfair, because he knew every single move she was going to make, even when he couldn't actually see her with his eyes. Sparring with Natsu on a more equal level would be refreshing.

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Javen grinned at Natsu.
Sephora might knock you on your butt a few times before you learn how to dodge her attacks. She may look like a defenseless little girl, but trust me when I say she isn't. he said, and chuckled throatily. He glanced at Anette as she replied to him, and lifted one eyebrow, or what would be an eyebrow, then turned and followed after the girl.

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Tyleek grunted quietly, glancing at Sephora. She seemed alright. He turned and followed after Ancell, his right hand staying close to his thigh so he could grab his stave and defend himself quickly if someone attacked. He didn't really even notice he was doing it, he did it simply out of preservation instinct.