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The moment that the leader had said her name, her human form flickered away turning into her elf form. In the saddle, she grew taller and in return she had to slip her feet out the stirrups. Her strawberry blonde hair turns black and grows longer. Her eyes were next and they became a dark blue. The Dark Elf's skin turns darker, and finally her face grows more angular and sharper. "Well Rondru, it took you two years to find me. That doesn't really live up to your whole Best Tracker in the realm now does it?" Her voice now cold. She glances down at her hellhound,"Irgruc. Find him." That's all she needed to say, and the hellhound slips into the shadows.
Irgruc could bring someone with him in shadow travelling, but it felt extremely weird. Rondru sneers,"Well Princess. There are many realms to search, and the only person who knew anything truly personal about you is dead." Ayesha calms Midnight as he begins to prance nervously. "Well Rondru, you found me. Now you can report home. Tell King Ohulzu and Queen Rharenva that I send my regards." Rondru laughs, and the hellhounds and their riders began to close in on the former Princess. "You can tell them yourself Your Highness. Your coming home."
Ayesha no longer had a choice, she couldn't go home to the realm of the Dark Elves. She could use her magic, or she could try and make them run. She still didn't want to use her magic, and she had an idea, she pray would work. So she reaches back and draws her weapon. A long sleek sword that was pure black, and branded on the hilt was the symbol of the Ordrus royal family. At once the hellhounds balk and skid to a halt. Rondru muses, a hint of respect now in his eyes. "So you are the one who weilds Narcoleptic Blade of Insanity." Ayesha holds it steady,"Yeah, and I'm not afraid to use it, if you don't leave me alone."
Rondu inclines his head,"As you wish, Princess." He signals to his troops and one by one the hellhounds shadow travel away taking their riders with them. Until Rondu and his hellhound were the only one's left. A glint enters the Dark Elf's eye as the tracker warns the former Princess. "The Blade of Insanity will hold back the Dark Elves. But don't forget your arranged marriage Princess, Narcoleptic does not affect the Light Elves like it affects the Dark Elves. Your father will send word to King Aithruk. Then King Aithruk will send the best Light Elves he has after you."
Ayesha's voice was grim and cold as she responds,"Then I shall deal with the Light Elves when they arrive. Now scram." Rondru bows, well as best he could, to Ayesha. Before his hellhound turns and melts into the shadows. Looking up at the sky, and letting out a sigh, the Dark Elf sheaths Narcoleptic, hiding the dark blade under cloth. "Come Midnight, let us see if we can find Irgruc."
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Irgruc bounds through the shadows, his senses on high alert. But even the hellhound would have ran right past Kaiden had it not been for the powerful aura of an angel and a demon. He skids to a halt and slids out the shadows. His black pelt blending in as Irgruc slinks to Kaiden's side. Crouching low beside Kaiden, as Irgruc gently nudges him. Signalling he wanted Kaiden to grab on. If Irgruc could slip into a shadow, with Kaiden grabbing on, then Irgruc could shadow travel them back to Ayesha. |
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The angel and demon were too busy facing each other to notice the hellhound beside the young man. Kaiden looks over at the hound as it nudged him, and settles a hand on the dog's head. "Thank you, Ayesha." As he was taken away to the location of Ayesha, the two didn't notice his disappearance until the angel pointed again. "Stupid demon! He got away!" He spat angrily, throwing a ball of light at her, and she conjures up a wall of shadows to block it. "It's your fault for intervening in this matter, bastard!" Now she was irritated, summoning her sword and wings before taking off into the sky to meet the angel.
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As they arrived at where Ayesha was, he lets go of the hound and lays down onto the ground. Letting out a sigh as the cold ground touched his body, closing his eyes as he braces himself for a scolding. "Go ahead. Shoot me when your words, Ayesha." He murmured sarcastically, placing an arm over his eyes as he lets out a tired sigh. Argos canters over to the group, the raven on his back, and he stops beside Kaiden, nuzzling him gently with his nose. He sits up, letting out another yawn before climbing back onto Argos sluggishly. "It's happening again, Ayesha. The angels and demons found me." He sits up straight in his saddle, trying to seem tough, but he has the appearance of a drunken fool as he started to wobble in the saddle.
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"I can't head back to Athax now that they found me, and I decide that I have to keep on going," he tilts his head a little, "I still have my parents to search for too." He pets his horse's neck, leaning forward a little, and he thins his lips. "I don't want you to follow me, as it might be dangerous." Kaiden doesn't want to see his only friend get hurt, especially with him going on a personal quest such as this. Still, he was unaware that she too, met some old acquaintances that she wasn't too eager to meet. "Don't worry. I'll get rest once I had back to Riversedge." His voice became slurred, shaking his head again to stay awake.
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Midnight comes to a halt as Ayesha gently pulls on the reins. She was still in Elf form, the encounter with Dark Elves had made it flare. But her human form would soon return, already her eyes were back to a brilliant blue and her face shape was back to normal. But her skin tone and height were still elfish. "Good boy Irgruc." Was all she said. The hellhound chuffs before slipping into the shadows again. She glances at Kaiden, then glances back away. Saying nothing to him. Allowing him to speak. She could feel how drained he was. Finally he shut his mouth, and Ayesha speaks.
"I haven't decided if it was rude or hurtful, or both, that you left without a goodbye or explanation." She swings her blue gaze towards him, warmth and a hint of amused annoyance in her gaze,"What I do find hurtful is that you think that traveling with you is to dangerous for me." Her skin was now halfway back to normal, and while she was focused on the current conversation. Half of her mind was on her previous conversation with Rondru. "Besides, your not the only one being hunted." As she finally confessed the truth she had been trying to deny since Rondru and his soliders found her, a cold chill settles in the bottom of her stomach.
"Besides, what else am I suppose to do?" She flashes him a smile,"Besides Midnight and Irgruc, you and Argos are the only family I have." I lost my old family a long time ago. Were the thoughts that rang through her head, but she kept that to herself. "Would you really stop me from traveling with you?" She asks, focusing her gaze and attention on Kaiden. As Midnight flicks his tail and stomps his foot on the ground. |
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Kaiden listens to her, staring at the back of his horse's neck, and Argos was stepping side to side as he was getting restless on being in one position for so long. It was until he looked back up, staring at the elven princess before kicking his horse's side. The rider and stallion moving to settle beside the others, Kaiden turning his head to the side to face her. "I'm...sorry for leaving you like that," averting his eyes from her and stares ahead of them, "And without at least giving you a goodbye." His jaw clenched when a thought crossed his mind, and now they're both being hunted. Why does everything have to go wrong for them? Why can't they be normal? That seems simple enough, and he's okay with it. He knows that telling her to not go with him will cause a big argument, and he already knows that she'll win towards the end. She always has each time they have their little disputes. "Fine. You can travel with me, but if you get hurt then I won't be able to forgive myself," he clicks his tongue and Argos starts to canter, "You're the only family that I have at the moment."
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He rides in silence back to Riversedge just staring ahead, where a small celebration was being held. Did he forget to tell her that he killed a Chimera? Guess he did and will be grateful towards the villagers once they tell her all about it when she arrives. When they reached the entrance of the village, he climbs down from Argos and tiredly heads inside the building to rest. Argos follows behind his master, stopping beside the building where Kaiden disappeared into. As Kaiden stepped inside, the Chief's daughter was waiting for him with an upset look, "I thought I told you to rest, you big idiot." She stood up from her chair, a scornful frown on her face. "I prepared a bath for you and went outside to let you know, but you were gone. Now the water is cold."
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"My apologies, my lady. I'll go bathe then rest." Even though he doesn't have enough energy to bathe, he didn't want to upset the lass who treated him so well, including the other villagers. Kaiden enters the bathroom, it was just a room with a single tub, and he starts removing the layers of clothing before climbing in. As they see Ayesha following behind him through the village gates, some village kids rushed over to greet her. "Are you the friend of the Great Chimera Slayer?" The brown-eyed boy asked, a cheeky grin on his face.
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Ayesha nods, as the smile fades off her face, sighing quietly to herself. As her height shrinks down to her human height, she murmurs. "I won't get hurt. I've already sent one group of hunters running." Midnight starts off. Following after Argos, as Ayesha lets him have his head. She never usually restricted him anyway. The Dark Elf could sense that Irgruc was still near them, just hidden in the shadows somewhere. Murmuring so only the hellhound's sharp ears could pick it up,"Stay near by, but stay out of sight." There was a quiet barely audible chuff and then Irgruc prescence grows fainter.
Once they arrive at the village, Midnight slows down to a walk, lagging behind Argos who trots up to a house. Luckily for Ayesha, all her Dark Elf features had disappeared and she looked completely human again. As she pulls Midnight to a gentle halt somewhat near Argos, the Dark Elf dismounts just as a group of village kids rush over. Blinking in surprise at the question, she also assumed the kids were talking about Kaiden. "Um, yes I am." Came her response.
Looking around for a stable, but not seeing one in sight. Ayesha sighs,"Alright Midnight, don't you run off." As she takes off the bridle, hanging it on the saddle horn. Then she loosens the saddle enough so it would be comfortable but not to loose to where it could slide and slip under his belly. Midnight lowers his head to nuzzle Ayesha before trotting off towards Argos to say hello to his friend. Ayesha turns back to the village kids, ready to answer more questions. She knew they would be curious, after all the children in the Dark Elf realm always were. Since they hadn't used magic yet and were still innocent and carefree. |
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The brown-eyed kid beams, pulling out a half-eaten loaf of bread from under his shirt. "He gave me this bread and I won't ever throw it away!" The other kids said eww, causing him to frown and crossed his arms with the bread still in hand. "You're just jealous cause he gave me something," his brown eyes turn to Ayesha, "Oh. I'm Bobo, but others call me Bo." His smile widens, some of his teeth were missing. "I'm the grandson of the village chief, while my aunt is his daughter. My father was supposed to be next in line to be chief until the Chimera came and ate him alive." Bo doesn't seem too upset about it, I mean, he has a sad look in his eyes, but that's about it. "I'm glad that he came and killed it go. That's all I wanted was to see that beast fall dead."
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"Anyways, can you do magic as he did? It'll be cool if you show us." Someone clears their throat, Bo and the other kids turns around to face the same woman who's been treating Kaiden. "I'm Annabeth, the daughter of the chief. I got a bath ready for you now that Kaiden is done and resting." She politely says, staring down at her nephew and the children with a frown. "Run along and enjoy the feast. Quit pestering strangers." The kids retreated, joining the adults on the celebration. Annabeth swiftly turns her gaze to Ayesha, smiling brightly. "If you'll just follow me. I'll show you to the bath." Annabeth starts walking back to the building, leading her inside and down a small hall, standing in front of a door. "Just step inside. I'll give you some of my clothes to wear for the night."
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As for Kaiden, he was laying down in bed and was getting ready to go to sleep. However, he mysteriously couldn't at that time since the cold water shot him awake, and now he was alert than ever. Sitting up in bed, staring at the borrowed clothes on his body before standing up. Walking over to the closed window, pulling the shudders apart, and leans against the window seal with his head poking out. Feeling the cool breeze against this face, his hair still somewhat wet from the bath, and he lets out a sigh. "Tomorrow. I hope that it'll be different."
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Despite the tension within Ayesha, she couldn't help but smile and laugh. "You will eventually want to throw that away. It will mold, and smell and attract bugs." She gently informs the boy, before glancing at the others. "Nice to meet you Bo." Was her response, she assumed Kaiden didn't introduce himself. So Ayesha didn't either. But the smile and laughter disappear at his next question. She didn't often lie, but she felt like she had to. She just had to, well perhaps it wouldn't be lying. "No, I don't have magic like he does." She had a different kind of magic, so technically she wasn't lying. Ayesha was just skirting around the truth.
Her gaze flashes up as someone clears their throat, and Ayesha shifts slightly. She watches as the women introduces herself, before informing her of a bath. Ayesha inclines her head ever so slightly. At that moment, Midnight chose to trot over,"Hey boy." She murmurs as she leans against him. Like Argos, Midnight only allowed Ayesha and Kaiden to touch him. The kids were then shooed off to join the others in celebrating.
Ayesha hesitates, following Annabeth to the door. But no further. "Thank you, but I have clothes. But do you happen to have a place for our horses? I would hate to leave them out." She knew they would love it, but if Kaiden really did kill a Chimera here, then she wasn't willing to allow their horses to have free roam. Besides she wanted to take their tack off and didn't really know where to put it. Not to mention, was Kaiden going to come and untack Argos? He usually did, but Ayesha was thinking perhaps tonight she would have to. |
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Annabeth listens to what she has to say, slowly nodding her head and rubs the back of her neck. "It's not much, but we do have an empty workhouse. Mostly everything has been moved out, so they can stay in there for the night." She smiles softly, though it was strained, and she bows to say sorry in a different sort of manner. "Mostly everything was destroyed by that creature. Also, I would like to be the one to apologize to you for showing you two terrible manners. Especially after everything he did for us." She stands straight, smoothing out her dress and the sound of footsteps made her look over Ayesha's shoulder to see Kaiden standing there.
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"I'll put the horses there then and untack them," his eyes focus on Ayesha, "Just get a goodnight's rest. We'll be leaving early in the morning." Before anyone could say anything, he left the building without saying a word to the two young women. Annabeth frowns, letting out a sigh. "When the roaring of the creature stopped, and everything was silent. We peeked outside to see him laying on the ground," she placed a hand on her cheek, settling her elbow on her arm that was wrapped around her. "When they brought him in, his whole body felt like it was on fire. We thought he got bit by the snake, but when we examined him, there was nothing. I then checked on him a few minutes later, and he was sweating like a madman as if he took a dip in a lake for a while." She grew curious, staring over to Ayesha. "Do you know any magic that can do that to someone? Have you ever heard of it?"
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Guess Kaiden didn't tell them about his powers either, and for a good reason to. If they heard that he was a demon, they would freak out and treat him like a monster like most humans do. Meanwhile outside, Kaiden led the two horse's inside the workhouse and starts to remove their equipment. Placing them neatly onto the ground, conjuring up a brush, and starts cleaning them up. Argos seems to be relaxed while his owner was brushing him, and he even lowers his head and closing his eyes to show how calm he was. When Argos is done, Kaiden moves onto Midnight and softly strokes him as a plan forms in his brain.
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Ayesha nods, still leaning against her stallion. Midnight's head was slightly lowered and resting against her shoulder. "Of course, that is no problem." It was no issue for the two horses, as long as they were safe, and knew their owners were nearby the two were usually perfectly okay. They just didn't let anybody but Ayesha and Kaiden touch them. Which Ayesha had yet to figure out why, but she didn't mind. "It is of no issue for either of us, we have been treated worse." The Dark Elf assures, her gaze briefly flashing a dark blue for a split second, he by the demons and she by the Dark Elves. The hospitality and manners of the village were perfectly fine by Ayesha's standards, and she assumed Kaiden didn't really mind either.
Her head jerks around to see Kaiden walking towards her,"Alright." Came her response as she stands up straight, waking Midnight. She fixes her gaze on Kaiden, she didn't think she would be able to get a goodnight's rest, not after Rondru's visit. But she didn't say anything, instead reaching for the saddles bags that held Narcoleptic, clothes, money, and some other things. "Thank you Kaiden." She calls after him as Midnight follows him. Sighing as she shakes her head, he was closing himself off a bit. She could tell. Ayesha was drawn out her thoughts by Annabeth's words. Choosing her words carefully, the Dark Elf responds.
"To fight a Chimera is a dangerous thing, they are fire beasts that are also venomus. But I do not know why he would be burning up. I have heard of many magic, but no. Never like what you have described." This time it wasn't skirting around the truth, the Dark Elf was just straight up lying to Annabeth's face. But if Annabeth didn't already know, then Kaiden had a reason for not telling them. And Ayesha wouldn't spill either. Besides it wasn't her story to tell. It was Kaiden's. Ayesha's brilliant blue gaze holds Annabeth's, however it reveals nothing.
Ayesha inclines her head,"Thank you for the bath and hospitality. We will be out of your hair by morning. Have a good night." Then without another word, or waiting for Annabeth to respond. The Dark Elf disappears towards the bath. Opening the door before closing it behind her. Sighing she stares at the bath, she could tell it wasn't hot anymore, but she didn't mind. Stripping down, the Dark Elf slips into the lukewarm bath. Taking a moment to just breath, before beginning to bathe. |
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It was true from what Ayesha thinks; Kaiden is closing himself off from the world and for his own personal reason too. Meeting those demons, including the pesky angels, is just bringing up bad memories. Kaiden isn't the only one suffering through this random encounter; Arroth is irritated and keen on not returning, and Lionel doesn't want to be the Holy King's personal pet. His three minds, souls, and hearts each were experiencing different feelings. With too much in his head, he now easily zones out and will rarely talk when he's in this state. His eyelids narrow when he remembers the rich merchant that threatened not only him but Ayesha and their business too. Kaiden dreamt about killing the man, sleeping with nothing but anger clouding his mind.
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That's when Arroth took over controlling his body and snuck out to kill the miserable goat. Kaiden didn't know what was happening until the demon calmed down, able to see what the demon was seeing, and it was the mangled body of the merchant. He knows that he was the true killer, and after that moment, he's trying to suppress such emotions, mostly anger and sadness. He didn't know that he zoned out again until the gentle hair pull snapped him out of his senses. His blue eyes turn to the white raven Soren, the bird tilting his head, and Kaiden could tell that he was worried. He begins to think about what to do since he knows that he can't keep doing this. He makes the brush disappear into a portal, a sigh leaving his lips as he rubs the bird's chest.
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"I bet Ayesha is going to pester into spilling," he pinched the bridge of his nose, "Now I'm going have to deal with that." Patting the horses' goodbye before leaving the workhouse to head back to the building where he and Ayesha were supposed to sleep, he recalls there is only one proper room. If it comes to them sharing, then he doesn't mind sleeping on the floor and her getting the bed. It was a gentlemanly thing to do, and he doesn't mind sleeping on the hard ground as he did before in the mill countless times. He tossed his bag onto the ground in the corner of the room and moves to lay down on the wooden floor, with his head on his bag. Kaiden stares at the ceiling, arms settled beside him as he tries to calm himself down before he snaps again and starts hurting those he loves dearly.
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