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Post by Sephiroth Kaizen on Oct 25, 2004 22:01:10 GMT -5
Lead? Shadow halted in midstride, nearly removing the hood from her face. I lead no one.
Shadow turned to face the Calm, her eyes focused solely on the large cat. What did she speak of?
I am off contract. I do not lead or help without contract of payment. Shadow's mind touched the Calm's but she realized that her tone was a stronger than what she intended. She wanted to sound stern, at the most irritated.
She called me rude! Ailoki emerged from the hood halfway and hissed, his forked tongue flickered beside her face.
Maybe she'll eat you, Loki. She smiled and gently shoved him back into her hood.
And what would you do without me? He demanded insulted.
Thank her and travel in peace. She retorted without missing a beat. Shadow waited for the Calm to reply, but in the distance, she smelled nervousness and it made her angry. She could feel her eyes glowing brighter when she focused on the blonde behind the Calm.
"What are you doing back there?" She called out, pointing a slim finger to the girl. "Where I come from, we pick off the cowards first."
Shadow waited in silence for a moment and began to think of the reasons why suddenly, she had followers. she hated followers... in fact, she hated anyone outside of her Ailoki, her contact and Arya. She never hated Arya but didn't want a reconciliation. A reconciliation meant admitting fault, which she didn't feel in any aspect.
I just wanted you to be aware of my presence... She heard Arya's voice in her head.
How the hell would I not be aware of it? You hated me and have wanted me dead since day one. Gritting her teeth, she looked away and pushed away the memories of fights they had years ago. Now you have your reasons to come after me.
If we had the our choice to change who we were born as, everything would be perfect. Ailoki said softly, nestling his cheek against her in an effort to comfort her. He hated to let her think of her past. I have the feeling that you wouldn't have picked differently though.
Why? Not waiting for a response from either of the two, she resumed her path, silently heading south toward a small town in the distance. The ground was soft beneath her feet and the faint sound of the Calm's footsteps followed, in the distance, she heard the ungraceful steps of the Human girl. I think I'd give anything to have someone, Loki.
Thinking and knowing are two different things. He reminded her emerging from the hood again to look behind them.
What did these two want?
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Post by GoGoCactusMan on Oct 25, 2004 22:18:09 GMT -5
"Hey!! I'm no Goddamn coward, bitch!!" Tabix barked and raised her sword. She was never one to think about what she was saying or doing, which had gotten her into trouble more than once. The lady came closer and Tabix didn't back down. "You better watch it lady, I've had a long day and me and my friend here just wanna find a place with some decent beer, so back off" Tabix glared at the woman. What did she want? She looked to be someone of rank, but in the dark, she couldn't tell if the purple eyed lady was human or not. The woman didn't say anything, instead turning away, she continued to walk. The calm followed. "I hope you know what you're doing Kitty", she murmered and then she spoke louder, "Hey lady!! This here Kitty seems to think you're ok, so I'm gonna tolerate you for now, but if we don't stop at the nearest tavern, I may have some issues..."
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Post by darkoneofpower on Oct 25, 2004 22:41:27 GMT -5
Iris almost fell over when she heard the Calm tongue enter her mind. Shadow spoke loud and clear. She was shocked, her head still rang with Shadow's voice. To Irisit was llike one Calm speaking out against the stream of voices it would have been merged in. She had only heard one voice that spoke against in her life time, and that voice was silenced. Well, she thought, not everyone gets to pick their followers or let alone fate. She had been ordered. It didn't matter what anyone else said. She cocked her head to the side and flicked her right ear, trying to release the sound within her head.
Suddenly the spiked haired one spoke up. She stared at Shadow. She didn't move or say anything. Leaders chosen by fate were always the worse ones to follow. Iris was always careful in addressing her elders and leaders. She would wait this one out as well, even if it took hundreds of years. She dropped her head as soon as Shadow and her dragon walked off and followed.
"I hope you know what you're doing Kitty", the spiked haired one spoke again softly, the louder, "Hey lady!! This here Kitty seems to think you're ok, so I'm gonna tolerate you for now, but if we don't stop at the nearest tavern, I may have some issues..."
Iris howled very short, almost a pur, trying to let the spiked haired one know that no harm would come to her. They were almost to the village any way. She could smell the funny smell of crowded humans, even the faint smell of bread and beer. Her mouth watered as she wondered if they would let her have a cow for dinner. She wondered what the spiked haired one would say to that. Shaking her head she smiled. If this is my new clan, she thought, I think I might find a few wonderfully exciting days.
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Post by Sephiroth Kaizen on Oct 26, 2004 17:16:26 GMT -5
The town before them had a pale gold glow that told Shadow this place never slept. She heard the sound of lively music drifting faintly in the air. A celebration?
Why were these people following her?
What do you want with me?
Shadow didn't stop walking, instead glanced over her shoulder at the Calm once again. This time, her voice was not as hard.
Someone sent her, Shadow. Ailoki told her timidly peeping from around the hood to look back at the Calm again.
Why would someone send her to me? She questioned looking forward again and considered vanishing in order to lose the two. I don't need help for anything.
You need help getting entertainment. He snorted and crawled outside of her hood to get a closer look at the Calm.
She could feel his curiosity rising. Such a nosey creature, she thought. What kind of entertainment?
The kind that involves a lot of noise and leaves you happy in the morning. I haven't heard you sing in a while. He teased sensing her embarrassment and laughed.
You listen!? Shadow could feel heat rising in her face, and before Ailoki could manage to fly away, she caught him midair and squeezed him. Why you nosy bastard of a creature!
I can't help it! You used to be loud around him! He struggled and shrieked in protest and clamped his mouth around the knuckle of her finger.
Aya! The hell I was! Feeling the sharp pain of his teeth ripping at her knuckle, she threw him into the air. Go make yourself useful, freeloader. Find me a good tavern and inn to stay at.
Fine, fine! Ailoki spread his black wings and quickly used his momentum to propel him forward and soon was out of sight.
Shadow's footsteps slowed. Why did Ailoki have to mention Him? Memories, forcibly forgotten were attempting to creep into her mind again. Pushing them away, with the aid of the blonde's sudden insult, she turned around to face her.
"I'm sorry, did you think you had something to say to me?" Shadow asked, resting her hand on the hilt of her sword. She did not bother to show her face, but felt a tug at the corner of her mouth, a smirk.
With the ease of a thought, she sent the sensation warmth to the blonde's shoulder. It was a warning to keep her attitude on a short leash and her distance. "Your name?"
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Post by GoGoCactusMan on Oct 26, 2004 21:39:23 GMT -5
After lashing back at the cloaked woman, Tabix was startled to see what looked like a miniature dragon fly out from under the ladys hood. *I've gotta be seeing things, and I'm not even drunk yet...* Tabix's eyes followed the thing in it's flight toward town but was snapped back to attention when the woman spoke to her again. "I'm sorry, did you think you had something to say to me?" She stared with her strange purple eyes, the only feature visable from under her hood. Tabix saw the lady rest her hand on the odd sword she was carrying and suddenly Tabix felt something touch her, it was warm and gave her an uneasy feeling Damn magic users... she heard her again,"Your name?" Although Tabixs' anger was still apparent, she felt her temper abating for some reason. "Tabix, captain of the ship 'Stone of Farewell'' she answered. Ha, let her ponder that, I bet she's heard of me now! There was only one ship that was ever named Stone, and that was Tabix's ship. Tabix had earned quite a name for herself pirateing along the shores of the coastal islands, becoming an infamous outlaw. Feared by merchant captains, and wanted by nearly every province for murder, robbery, and destruction of property; She had managed to evade every capture attempt made so far, but had come pretty damn close to being swung in the gallows more than once..."So what's your name, Lady?"
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Post by darkoneofpower on Oct 26, 2004 21:53:41 GMT -5
What do you want with me? Shadows voice was softer than before. It made Iris lift her ears up, but she didn't answer. She didn't know the answer, she just obeyed. Her thoughts slowly began to wonder. It was her first time away from the Calm this long. It made her uneasy.
Iris stopped when Shadow and the spiked haired one stopped, but she was oblivious to the conversation going on around her. Her attention was some where else. It was her first time in a real hunman city too. Her tongue moved over her teeth slowly.
Is this form right for a village? She looked up to the Shadow who was currently involved in conversation with the spiked haired one. Iris barely caught the name of the Spiked haired one. Tabix was a nice name. Almost Calm like, she thought.
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Post by Sephiroth Kaizen on Oct 26, 2004 23:30:46 GMT -5
"Tabix, captain of the ship 'Stone of Farewell'," the blonde responded, and paused, waiting for her response. "Your name?"
There was an air about the girl, she was rather proud and outspoken. She could prove to be trouble, but with her big mouth, Shadow knew she had the means to back herself up... but Shadow knew no Human could match the strength of a Draconian.
She knew Tabix expected Shadow to know about her, she did, briefly, but for her own amusement, she turned her back to the girl and said, "I'm sorry, your reputation hasn't met my ears until now."
As she approached the gates of the town, the commotion grew louder. She could feel the eagerness of the one who called herself Tabix. What was she waiting for?
And why was the Calm so silent?
As Shadow knocked on the solid gates, just below an eye slot, she glanced over her shoulder and said, "My name is Shadow. Those who have heard of me, have never lived to tell." A soft laugh rose from her hood and looked ahead as the gates opened. "You should consider yourself lucky, Lady Tabix."
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Post by Mori'Quessir on Oct 29, 2004 1:20:18 GMT -5
And "POOF" Arya had dissappeared.
Arya kept replaying in her mind what had just happened. thoughts -->*Damn't.. did i really just POOF away from a fight? I am such an "inconsistent elf"... What is wrong with me?* Arya waited at the headquarters. Only a few of the criminal army returned. Many were either dead or cowards that had run away. Arya knew this was the price for a criminal army. She thought to herself of her next move against the good forces. thoughts -->*What to do, I was the commander of many dark troops, I've the seal on my arm of a mass brutal killer. And yet my hatred clouds my visions of victorious battle moves.* A soldier bragged about his body count in the background. Arya was not impressed by his "GREATNESS". She stood and walked over to this obviously stupid soldier. "What is your name,... Boy?" spoke Arya in a calm yet aggressive tone. "My names' Demetrius ma'am, what can I do for you?" said the soldier. "Just how many people did u kill? Was it alot?" said Arya in a babying and mockery voice. "Umm... 300 or 400, I can't quite remember ma'am. I just kept killing" mumbled Demetrius. Arya looked at this ragged little pathetic wanna be soldier. The boy's father was probably a war lord, and the boy was probably trying to show that he was "evil". Arya looked once more at this short, brown haired, human boy, and then said, "There's no blood, or scratches on your sword. I see no mud, or sweat on your brow. Are you so amazing that you not lift a sword to kill them?..." The boy stared at the floor. "Well, BOY name Demetrius, if you wish to stay you will do as your told! Now go find my men, and look for my 2 hench women. They will not be as easy to find. Tell them their presence is requested by me. Also,... if you come back without at least someone, you will not live another day, and you will remain that shy, puny, worthless virgin. Or you can do as your told and one day command your own army. Now make haste!!!" Demetrius acknowledged Arya, bowed and ran out the door to carry out his orders. Arya walked down the corridor of the castle and into her room/office. After all that killing, she REAKED of blood. She loved the smell of death, but didn't like looking like it. It was time for a nice bath. Arya locked the doors behind her and prepared herself for the massive feast to be held soon for her soldiers that had returned. ..... ~ !!!END SCENE!!! ~
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Post by GoGoCactusMan on Oct 29, 2004 10:42:29 GMT -5
Tabix felt her spirits rising as they walked closer to the town. Talking about her ship and the wars always made Tabix a bit moody and more tempermental than usual. I can't belive it's been so long... Tabix shut the thought out, why was she think about this now? After all these years? "...You should consider yourself lucky" Lucky? Has she been talking to me? Oops, maybe I should pay attention, I think I just asked for her name... "Lucky indeed!!! This is where the fun really begins!!! Come on Kitty, I'm sure we can find a tavern with an owner so drunk he'll let you in too..." Tabix patted the cat on the head, which was almost just as high off the ground as hers was. Tabix looked over at the woman who's name she still didn't know, "So are you gonna come with us? It's been a long night."
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Post by darkoneofpower on Oct 29, 2004 17:15:17 GMT -5
Iris flicked her ears when Tabix hand first touched her head. She had never been petted before, it was kind of strange. She stared straight ahead of her. She was hoping to get someplace where no one would dare to stare at her as long as the people in this town did. It was rude and they were of another clan in the Calm she would have ripped their heads off. Humans in cities were irritating. She was beginning to believe that humans weren't ment to live close to one another. She was thankful that Tabix and Shadow hadn't left her side.
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Post by nori on Oct 29, 2004 20:11:50 GMT -5
incoming new character
Name : Norikazu TatakaiKami
Class : thief / hunter
Side : good (well kind hearted anyways)
Apperance: long golden hair in a long ponytail down his back,stands 5'10 tall. Wears a grey cloak and a thick black leather vest with various amoured plates affixed to it, black trousers and tough worn boots on his feet. his most distinguishing features are the tattoos that adorn his fore arms and biceps, most are of mythical deamons, but there is one of a deamon mistress on his left wrist that almost seems alive...
Weapon: two large butterfly knives,a collection of various sized shuriken and a steel bokken. (has many acessories in belt)
Special skills *Pick pocket - steals small items from persons within a very close proximity
*Deception - fools victim to believe Norikazu for short period of time
*Set trap - sets trap, can be in various ways and places ranging from chest's to pathways
*Shadows fall - after sunset he can turn almost invisible to the naked eye, except from when the enemy is alerted by noise and such like
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[good side]
Norikazu had been waiting for days in that in town for something to happen, there had been word from the outside of town about strange things happening. He decided a few hours earlier that he might aswell get a bit merry so he headed from his tiny hut in the corner of the dockside to the local tavern.
A few hours later and a few to many Corona's down the throat and he was just on his way out when two men stopped his exit, he knew instantly that they were from the local thieves guild. word must have spread about him already! the pair calmly talked him into having a drink(with the ol' "dagger in your side" trick). it soon became heated as the two said he must leave there turf or there would be a price on his head from the leader of the guild, suddenly 3 figures appeared at the doorway. he sensed this could be his only way out without losing blood or limbs so he went for it...
Norikazu jumped to his feet and shouted at the three women by the doorway "My dear ladies! you have arrived well i hope? these two were just offering to buy me a round but would you please join(mouth's "HELP!") me? The three females turn round with a puzzled look on their faces....
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Post by Sephiroth Kaizen on Oct 30, 2004 0:17:46 GMT -5
Shadow made her way through the bustling town, silently, almost unnoticeable. Her eyes followed Ailoki's slow graceful movements as he flew over the crowd.
When he slowed, and settled on her right shoulder, he turned his head to a tavern, and sending his confirmation, she pushed open the door, barely giving Tabix or the Calm time to walk through.
The tavern was just as bustling inside as the town just beyond the door. The air wreaked of sweat, blood and alcohol, and Shadow knew, with alcohol came trouble. She could feel Tabix's eagerness, as they walked past a few tables where the eyes of the patrons were firmly focused on them.
They had to make a strange sight, a human, Calm and cloaked figure. Shadow observed each person, sending out her aura, which was close to impossible to detect, it gathered information and quickly returned it to its owner.
They're all thieves, drunkards and murderers. Ailoki dug his claws into her sleeve which cut her skin as he spiraled down to crawl into her sleeve.
Then we should fit in here, shouldn't we? Shadow scratched at the cuts without exposing her skin and reverted her eyes to a scuffle not too far away.
Two rather large Humans around a third. It seemed as if the third was not in good graces with the others. She heard the third one speak forcibly calm, "My dear ladies! You have arrived well I hope?"
Shadow glared at him and pulled the hood further over her head and focused on making her way toward an empty table in the corner. She had no desire to get mixed up with the commotion that was quickly drawing attention away from them.
Who the hell is that? Shadow asked Ailoki hoping that he wouldn't know either. She bit her lower lip in irritation, just when the attention was away from them, she had to brought back into the middle.
A hunter. Ailoki peeked his head from underneath her hood to get a better look. The two at his sides are from the thief's guild. He looks like he's in trouble.
That isn't my problem.
"These two were just offering to buy me a round but would you please join me?" The hunter half shouted across the room. She watched as he mouthed "Help" while struggling with the two others.
What have you done to anger them, hunter? Shadow touched his mind, gently as to not kill him. She knew the way she entered people's minds was dangerous.
Ailoki nudged her chin and said matter-of-factly: If you keep him from trouble, perhaps your pay can be a round of drinks?
As Shadow looked back into the eyes of the hunter, and with a simple thought, she felt her will being inflicted upon the men. From the corner of her eye, she saw small orange flames lick the hem of the mens' shirts.
Ailoki, sometimes, you're too smart to be a dragon. Shadow brought her hand up to him and began to scratch his chin.
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Post by GoGoCactusMan on Oct 30, 2004 8:38:26 GMT -5
The fact that the woman didn't hold the door for Tabix didn't even phase her. Pft. Let her do what she wants, Kitty, as long as she doesn't spoil my fun "...These two were just offering to buy me a round but would you please join me?" Tabix looked over to see two large men carrying the third, who had spoken. Was he talking to her? She saw him mouth something to the hooded woman. The two holding the third were obviously not his friends and they looked to be from the theives guild. She knew how the routine was snd she decided to help. Almost shoving the hooded woman to the side, she stepped in front of the men. "HEY!!!! Haven't seen you forever!! You're offering us to buy us drinks?!?! You've just made a great new friend...again...'cause I already knew you!!!!"That was a slip I sound like a fool but if the big guys thought she was a friend of their captive, maybe they would leave... "Lead the way boys!!" She pushed herself in between the captive and one of his guards, grabbing his arm and heading toward the bar. Looking behind her, she could see the cloaked woman was still with one of the large men from before, Tabix looked for Kitty, hopefully she wouldn't scare anyone... After finding seats for herself and her "friend" the fun began, and soon Tabix's voice added to the noise and confusion as she told her stories to her drunken audience. "And this one time I found a leprechaun hanging upside down from a tree...!!" see, it is alot easier when I'm drunk...
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Post by nori on Oct 30, 2004 9:36:25 GMT -5
Norikazu felt his head throb, then heard a soft voice saying"What have you done to anger them, hunter?". he looked round but nobody had said anything. He instanly knew it must be magic. "HEY!!!! Haven't seen you forever!! You're offering us to buy us drinks! You've just made a great new friend...again...'cause I already knew you!!!!" he heard the short cute tough lookin one shout. she barged into one of the ruffians and dragged me off to the bar. Woman after my own heart he thought to himself as he put endless rounds on his slate, as she seemed to be able to drink like kool-aid. the strange large cat had caught his eye also, it seemed as though the cat was in constant communication with the strange tall cloaked woman, then he noticed it teh purple eyes. he duly noted all the thoughts his half drunk mind could handle for the moment and to about creating an escape for himself... "hmm well i cant leave the strangers here in my trouble, hmm think nori think"he wispered to himself.
He took a gulp of what must had been his 20th Corona of the day and lent over towards the spiked one and wispered in her ear "thankyou ever so much for your assitance and you will be paid for your efforts, i swear. you and your party must make a way out now and i will create a distraction to stop them following you aswell. meet in the alley behind this tavern as soon as you leave" his gave her a peck on the cheek and wispered softer this time"make sure your not followed".
As the party got up from there seats and farewells were made Norikazu tripped over his chair and landed on the two thugs crashing into a table Norikazu duly waved his hands in shoo movements while tripping *hint hint* ...
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Post by darkoneofpower on Oct 30, 2004 21:41:23 GMT -5
This place stinks, Iris thought. She only spoke in calm now, since Shadow was the only one who could hear her. She had barely even heard any thing that was going on between the others, the multiple voices were too annoying to concentrate on the Tabix and the man they had walked over to. Her eyes wondered over the crowd. Several were glaring at her like she was their next meal ticket. She shifted uncomfortably, looking up just in time to see the man stumble over a chair then wave at them. What is this, she wondered staring at him. She noticed Shadow was already on her way out with Tabix close behind her. Just as she was about to turn to follow them, some thing dropped on her tail... and hard.
She roared, swinging her second tail hard at the object that still stood on her tail. Damn humans The thing that had been standing on her tail hit an adjacent wall with a thud. After a moment of silence, several chairs scooting back filled the air.
"Damn creature." She heard one man growl drunkenly. She lifted her tails deffensively, gorwling in answer to the mans challenge.
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