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Post by Sonja on Mar 31, 2010 14:20:40 GMT -5
So, here are the latest posts, carried over from the old board... SCOTT: Mack looked at the floor silently thinking about anything but the possibilities. SONJA: Meanwhile, Galdor had begun to cry. He was trying to twist out of Lucas' arms, who was holding him. 'He needs his mother, I think!' Lucas said nervously. *** Sassy felt the same way. She paced up and down in Saxon's chamber, wrenching her hands. 'Please!' she called for the tenth time, knocking on the closed door, 'please, my child! I need to see him, please let me out!' INDY: Lora took Galdor from Lucas, attempting to quiet him but it was no use. Rob rushed in from the slave room, "Lora, Ajax is looking worse. And now he can't sleep." The boy looked very worried and Lora handed the child back to Lucas, "Take him to Sassy, or at least try." == Anderson smiled, nodding, "Commander, I'll have your room prepared. As for the dragons... Guards, take them outside. If they try to escape, the Commander will be executed for treason." Then as causally as their first meeting, "Cynthia, would you join me for a walk in the garden? Saxon, I expect a full report by the middle of the week. You are dismissed." Saxon bowed, heading out of the castle. Sonja: Sarah had sat down next to Fred. As the hours passed, she had relaxed, and by now she was holding his hand for comfort. 'What if...what if she doesn't come back?' she asked at last. *** Lucas nodded, but looked rather green around the nose. The elves outside were in a strange mood, and he was scared of the guards. Nonetheless, he cuddled the toddler up in his arms and left the kitchen. Crossing over to the guard house, he stopped infront of a group of chatting guards and cleared his throat. 'Please, sirs, m-may I bring the child to its mother?' He asked very politely. *** Barrick straightened up a bit when Saxon left, but remained in his knees, unsure what the king expected. Galahad and Raine were pulled to their feet, and Galahad shook their hands off angrily. He looked at the king with barely suppressed fury and opened his mouth to reply, but then just turned and let the guards lead them out. Cynthia knew she couldn't do a thing for them, and by now knew that the king was utterly unpredictable, probably quite insane and capable of doing even such a thing. She nodded, not quite trusting her voice yet, and followed the king.
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Post by Indy on Mar 31, 2010 15:26:25 GMT -5
[[Cynthia's estate - guard house]] The guards grunted in the affirmative, letting Lucas pass to see her. Reed was already inside, cleaning the main room, looking up to see Lucas, but said nothing. === [[Anderson's castle - yards]] Raine felt his heart drop when Galahad had the inclination to speak. Thankfully the older dragon didn't however. The guards lead them out to the yard, walking rather far out in the open land, then shoved the dragons in their foreign forms away from them. "Change. Kill us, or attempt to escape and the commander dies. Along with anyone else who gets in the way of the King's wrath," A guard reminded them, walking to them again to remove the collars keeping them from doing so. Raine walked away from the group before shifting into his dragon form. He couldn't remember how long it had been since he had done so and it was obvious it pained him to. He was not quiet healed and now ached and weary from his change.
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Post by Sonja on Mar 31, 2010 15:32:43 GMT -5
(Andie??)
Lucas gave Reed a worried look, but then walked past him, up the stairs to Saxon's room, which was locked. 'Please let me in, sir.' he said to the guard Saxon had left behind there.
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Galahad watched in incomprehension, rubbing his neck where the collar had burned his skin. When Raine changed, he felt both elated and worried, but a split second later, he'd turned into his dragon form, too. His colour was different from Raine's, as was were details of his form. He spread his wings, flapping them once, stretching like a cat. A sound of comfort escaped him before he even realized it - he'd itched to do this for so long! Then he turned his head on his long neck down towards the guards, entering their minds with ease. 'What is it you want?' he asked without speaking.
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Post by Indy on Mar 31, 2010 16:24:10 GMT -5
((Whoops!))
Anderson led Cynthia out to the gardens, strolling alongside her. "Do not misjudge me, Cynthia... I do consider you as my friend," He spoke surprisingly sincere, "A very good friend in fact... Which is why I was so very harsh before. Your behavior does concern me."
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The guard exited, letting Lucas in and leaving Lucas and Sassy alone. After a moment Reed enter Saxon's room, looking as if he had not been given permission, "Sassy, are you alright?"
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"That is what the king wishes. You are free to fly with in the boundaries of the castle, but if you stray or escape---" The guard began.
Raine finished for him, tiredly, "The commander and others will die, yes, we know..."
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Post by Emmett on Mar 31, 2010 22:06:43 GMT -5
(Ah! Sorry didn't realize we switched boards...)
Fred frowned. "What do you mean? Of course she'll come back." He tried to be convincing but he was extremely worried at this point.
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Post by Sonja on Mar 31, 2010 22:41:16 GMT -5
'Then why isn't she here yet?' Sarah asked, going over to stare out of the window. There were still more guards outside than usual.
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Emerald entered the slave room, carrying a pot of tea. 'I've made this.' she said shyly, 'from L-lady Sassy's herbs. Those she gave him before. Maybe it will help?' she suggested, offering it to Lora.
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Cynthia stopped. She looked coldly at the king, but her voice was very polite, impassive. 'You will have to look for a new Commander, Mylord.' she said, almost casually. It had been her sole passion these past two hundred years. 'It will be impossible for me to be a leader, now that you made me lose my face infront of Saxon.'
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Barrick still knelt in the throne room, anxious not to appear disobedient.
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Galahad laughed. It sounded like a roar. He made a step towards the guards and smirked when he smelled their fear. Fly within these boundaries? Silly little elf. With one sweep I'd be out of here. Dragons cannot fly like this.
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Sassy nodded, for once not awkward in Reed's presence. Her eyes and her attention were fixed elsewhere. 'He needs you, I think.' Lucas said, who had difficulties to keep Galdor in his arms. The toddler was screaming loudly now. Sassy was instantly at his side, but when she reached for her baby, he moved away from her in sheer panic, clutching Lucas and screaming even louder.
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Post by Indy on Apr 1, 2010 11:13:29 GMT -5
Lora smiled to the younger girl taking the pot from her, "Thank you..." She gave a small sigh, pouring the tea into a cup. "Thank you, Emerald."
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Anderson stopped, looking as if he didn't believe her. Then nodded, "I see. Well, perhaps you shouldn't have given me reason to... I am sorry you feel that way. I will give you one month to settle your estate and leave the premises."
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After a few long moments Raine said nothing and then suddenly changed into his human form again.
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Post by Sonja on Apr 1, 2010 15:36:35 GMT -5
'If only Lady Sassy could come, surely she could help!' Emerald said, sitting down next to the ill man's pallet.
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Sassy turned away, hugging herself. She took a deep shuddering breath, then turned back to Lucas and Reed. Ignoring them though, she stepped even closer to her son and pressed her hands against his face, despite his struggles. She closed her eyes, trembling slightly. Galdor stopped crying. After a moment, he reached out his arms for her, and she lifted him into her own arms, kissing his head.
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Cynthia looked as if he'd hit her in the face. Then she caught herself and bowed stiffly. Of course he would not let her keep her position. And maybe it was better this way. She'd take Fred and her slaves and go far away, where no one would mind what she did or didn't do. 'Yes, sire. Thank you. That is a generous amount of time.' She sighed involuntarily and quickly cleared her throat as they walked on. She could not leave. She could not abandon the dragons. But where should they live? Maybe she'd have to buy a house in the city, close to the palace. Even so, how should she keep all her slaves then? And what would she do? She had been "The Commander" for as long as she could think back. How could she just be...no one? She had always been a soldier, it was what she was.
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Galahad stared at him for a moment, then raised his head and spit fire into the early evening sky. He stretched a last time, then changed back, this time into his human form as well. He folded his arms, turning his back on the guards.
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Post by Emmett on Apr 2, 2010 3:06:39 GMT -5
Fred shook his head sadly. "I don't know." His shoulders slumped and hid his face in his hands. "She shouldn't have had Anderson change me. He'll think she's gone too soft. I... I don't know what I would do if anything happens her bbecause of me..."
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Post by Sonja on Apr 2, 2010 13:36:21 GMT -5
'We can't do anything. And I was changed, as you were. As was the queen!'
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Post by Indy on Apr 7, 2010 11:38:00 GMT -5
Lora shook her head, "I think she's done all she can... And it's my understanding that no one is allowed to leave their rooms."
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Reed smiled to Sassy, relieved, but said nothing.
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Anderson watched her, reading her face and her thoughts nearly as well as a large print open book. "Unless there is some other arrangement we could come to... Never let it be said I took your generosity to me forgranted, Cynthia..."
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After a moment, Raine stood, walking to Galahad and looking as tired as ever, "You don't look so bad as human," he smirked, then more serious, "You don't have to change back for me... I've... gotten too used to being this way..."
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Post by Sonja on Apr 7, 2010 14:52:58 GMT -5
'Oh.' Emerald shrugged uncomfortably and stood up, pacing around. 'So what else can I do?' She must not think of what might happen, of returning to Anderson's household...she needed to distract herself.
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When Galdor closed his eyes and began to snore softly, Sassy finally lifted her head. 'Thank you.' she said softly, smiling at Lucas, who blushed and looked away. 'Umm. Lucas, do you think you could...you could leave Reed and I alone for a moment?' Lucas looked slightly uneasy, but nodded, and left. Sassy gathered her thoughts and her courage for a moment, then stepped closer to Reed, so close in fact they were almost touching. 'I...am sorry, Reed. You know I did not want this. It was never mine to decide. And we both know that Saxon will never...' she swallowed, looking down at her sleeping son between them. 'I must protect him, and I will. But just once, I want to...to feel...' Her voice broke, and she leaned over, kissing Reed deeply.
Lucas jumped down the stairs, but when he caught the look of one of the guards lingering in the common room, he walked the rest of the way. Just when he left the building, he spotted a small group of riders across the yard, and stopped dead. Saxon and his men!
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Cynthia did not stop walking, staring ahead. 'Other arrangement, sire? I do not think I understand...' she sighed, and stopped. 'My Lord, you...you surely know that...being Commander of the realm was all I ever lived for! You of all people...' She took a couple of deep breaths to calm herself, forcing herself to bow her head, to be polite. 'Please, mylord. If you see another way...'
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Galahad shrugged uneasily. 'This body...feels too small. Even smaller than the other one. But I think that it's best if we...if we appear equal.' He threw a look of fury at their guards then went on, 'I shall not be trained like some pony of theirs!'
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Post by Emmett on Apr 11, 2010 0:55:34 GMT -5
Fred looked at Sarah. "Yes? What's that got to do with anything? You and the queen were changed by Yffir. I was changed by Anderson. He won't care about you."
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Post by Sonja on Apr 11, 2010 3:35:10 GMT -5
'so w-' Sarah began, then the door was unlocked and four guards entered. 'you are to come with us.' one said, nodding at Fred. Sarah stood up to go with them, but one of the guards pushed her back, almost gently. 'You stay, Lady Sarah.' he said firmly. 'But where's my mother?' she demanded. 'What's going on!'
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Post by Indy on Apr 11, 2010 20:33:33 GMT -5
Lora shook her head, "Go on with you're regular chores, Emerald... Thank you."
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Reed nearly backed away from her but stopped himself. The kiss was unexpected, but welcomed and after the initial shock of deliverance Reed return it passionately, careful of the child between. A child would forever be between them, he thought absently. If Saxon hadn't impregnated her, they might have stood a chance. After a long moment Reed broke the kiss, reluctant to do so, "Sassy... we can't." He said, letting reason block his feelings once again.
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Anderson heaved a sigh, wondering if Cynthia could truly be trusted. If nothing else, this way he could keep a continuous eye on her. "I do need a queen, Cynthia."
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Raine shook his head, "It never mattered to me, Galahad. If you wish to remain true then do so... I'm too weak. I've... it's been so damn long."
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Post by Sonja on Apr 11, 2010 22:34:13 GMT -5
Sassy was flustered and her cheeks were crimson as she made a step away from Reed, one arm around her child and the other still reached out for him. 'I know we can't.' she said, softly. 'But I...I needed to...know. Just this once.' She looked into his eyes, only his eyes, making sure that her face was just as open, telling him what her words could not. 'Thank you.'
(Saxon???)
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Emerald nodded, but hugged the older woman briefly, trying to give her comfort, before leaving to bring Telmar his lunch.
(Telmar, Scott?)
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'I know, sire.' Cynthia said, misunderstanding. 'But certainly your aunt is more capable of finding suitable ladies.' she went on, 'Of course the most important thing is that she'll be fertile.'
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Galahad shook his head, placing his hand on Raine's shoulder. 'I stay with you, brother.' he said earnestly. 'Any way, in any form. We're two now. I will get used to it.' He lowered his voice. 'I will not let any more harm come to you.'
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Post by Emmett on Apr 12, 2010 12:22:31 GMT -5
Fred glared at the guards. "What is the meaning of this?! Lady Sarah will accompany me to see her mother. You can't just keep her here."
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Post by Sonja on Apr 12, 2010 13:03:42 GMT -5
'Says who, eh?' The guard sneered. 'You're an abomination, just like her.' sarah began to cry. 'Fred-!' But the guards pushed her back and locked her in, while they effortlessly pulled Fred from the room, escorting him downstairs. 'Your owner-sorry, your 'lover' has called for you.' The guard who'd spoken before laughed.
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Post by Emmett on Apr 12, 2010 13:31:02 GMT -5
Fred had desperetly tried to stay in the room but wasn't strong enough to fend off the guards. He walked silenlty as they went out to the stables. He rode just as silently until they reached the palace.
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Post by Sonja on Apr 12, 2010 14:06:12 GMT -5
(Telmar?)
Other guards had fetched Emerald and Thomas, who followed Fred mutely.
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