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Obacai had nodded seriously as he took in his new mission. It would be harder than before because, while one could impress simple nobles with simple gadgets and expertise, a king was not to be impressed. No, this would be much more difficult. To become intimate with the king, as a foreigner too, was beyond the ability of Zhashban. But, perhaps Obacai could do it.
Obacai was about to ask how exactly Athos expected him to gain even a meeting with the king when a recognizable voice from behind startled him. Turning to see their host from the Scimitar, Obacai called back, "Strange indeed, but fate has her way of playing things out which we can only begin to understand! Perhaps we shall continue to meet, and then know that there exists between us a supernatural bond which we did not know about before."
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Scott and his army finally arrived in Byros late at night only to find that the city was already bustling with activitiy. Elves searched in an almost frantic vigor for armor and weapons. Falil had managed to assemble a sort of recruiting area where willing warriors signed their names and registered for service.
A great rejoicing went up with the arrival of this new army and those who were not joining the fight now opened their homes to the visitors and offered beds. Scott was amazed at the progress underway and was immediately directed to Falil, "I can not believe it! I was expecting resistance."
"And you should have found it if it were not for the zeal of Kelli and Sierra."
The mention of Sierra caused a wash of emotion to come over Scott, "Sierra...where might I find her?"
Falil smiled softly before responding, "It is late and I need my sleep as well. Come to my house with me and we will find your Sierra."
Scott had no idea what Falil could have meant, but followed him obediently anyways. No words could have expressed the joy Scott felt when upon arriving, he spotted Sierra sitting in the main room watching the embers in the slowly dying fire. Sprinting the last couple of steps, Scott pulled Sierra into a full, loving embrace, "Sierra! I have missed you so much!"
((Cue Rachael. Oh, and this should mean that the Byros and Avalon parts on are on the same time-frame now...I hope.))
Obacai was about to ask how exactly Athos expected him to gain even a meeting with the king when a recognizable voice from behind startled him. Turning to see their host from the Scimitar, Obacai called back, "Strange indeed, but fate has her way of playing things out which we can only begin to understand! Perhaps we shall continue to meet, and then know that there exists between us a supernatural bond which we did not know about before."
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Scott and his army finally arrived in Byros late at night only to find that the city was already bustling with activitiy. Elves searched in an almost frantic vigor for armor and weapons. Falil had managed to assemble a sort of recruiting area where willing warriors signed their names and registered for service.
A great rejoicing went up with the arrival of this new army and those who were not joining the fight now opened their homes to the visitors and offered beds. Scott was amazed at the progress underway and was immediately directed to Falil, "I can not believe it! I was expecting resistance."
"And you should have found it if it were not for the zeal of Kelli and Sierra."
The mention of Sierra caused a wash of emotion to come over Scott, "Sierra...where might I find her?"
Falil smiled softly before responding, "It is late and I need my sleep as well. Come to my house with me and we will find your Sierra."
Scott had no idea what Falil could have meant, but followed him obediently anyways. No words could have expressed the joy Scott felt when upon arriving, he spotted Sierra sitting in the main room watching the embers in the slowly dying fire. Sprinting the last couple of steps, Scott pulled Sierra into a full, loving embrace, "Sierra! I have missed you so much!"
((Cue Rachael. Oh, and this should mean that the Byros and Avalon parts on are on the same time-frame now...I hope.))
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ooc: Ya. now we're all on the same page and same time frame. And finally I can hook up Sierra and Scott.
ic: *Sierra was surprised when Scott pulled her into a huge hug. She hugged him back and laughed* We weren't expecting you until tomorrow, if at all! And Kelli, you have to meet Kelli! She's been dying to see you again. Now we can leave tomorrow morning and be in Avalon by the time the tournament begins! We can all enjoy some entertainment and relax before we meet with Atlas.
ic: *Sierra was surprised when Scott pulled her into a huge hug. She hugged him back and laughed* We weren't expecting you until tomorrow, if at all! And Kelli, you have to meet Kelli! She's been dying to see you again. Now we can leave tomorrow morning and be in Avalon by the time the tournament begins! We can all enjoy some entertainment and relax before we meet with Atlas.
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"Perhaps indeed Obacai. Perhaps.
My dear sir, thank you for your hospitality tonight, however I desired the peace that the the lonliness of the sea would bring, and as it seems that their are many people her at this time I believe I will return to the comfort of my home.
I leave you to my young friend here. Goodbye, and thank you once again."
So saying Athos left the beach and made his way to his home.
My dear sir, thank you for your hospitality tonight, however I desired the peace that the the lonliness of the sea would bring, and as it seems that their are many people her at this time I believe I will return to the comfort of my home.
I leave you to my young friend here. Goodbye, and thank you once again."
So saying Athos left the beach and made his way to his home.
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Daethalion was about to speak, but Athos passed by him, obviously not intending to speak. Strong-willed, but many people were. But not all of them were as skilled with the sword. Not all of them were entered into the tournament of kings. More and more, Daethalion was convinced that fate had led him to his target. However, he would not know until he could see him in clean combat.
However, he had no true interest in Athos's friend. Turning to him, he said, "It seems your friend is shaken from tonight. I cannot say I blame him; if men were out to assassinate me, I would be-- you do not think they might still be in the area? I say, your friend may not be safe on his own. He is good with the sword, but even so, he is only one, and these men seem ready to stop at nothing. Do you think it would be wise to leave him on his own?"
However, he had no true interest in Athos's friend. Turning to him, he said, "It seems your friend is shaken from tonight. I cannot say I blame him; if men were out to assassinate me, I would be-- you do not think they might still be in the area? I say, your friend may not be safe on his own. He is good with the sword, but even so, he is only one, and these men seem ready to stop at nothing. Do you think it would be wise to leave him on his own?"
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Obacai watched as Athos walked home. Obacai would have followed in suit, but Daethalion's question kept him where he was, "He'll be fine. Assassins are no new thing to him. Besides, those assassins tonight, they were after me. I was the one they wanted to take. I don't know why, but perhaps it does not matter now." Obacai never liked lying, nor did it come easy to him, but he had to keep Obacai's image, and not Zhashban. Zhashban knew that those assassins were Monks of Kra-Akken and after him because of his position as the leader of Yitai, but Obacai only knew Yitai existed because it was on the map.
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Daethalion smiled dryly as he spoke, "You know they were after you, but you do not know why? Come, come; we are friends and there is no need to lie. If you do not want to tell me why, just say so. We all have our secrets, after all," he said smiling in an all-too-unpleasent manner.
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Obacai began to feel very uncomfortable. This man, this stranger, had seen right through him. It was not that this in itself was disturbing. But that he should see through while Obacai was trying to hide his true identity was.
"You're right," Obacai replied in a colder voice, "I don't want you to know why they were coming for me. It is too dangerous to let just anyone know." Obacai avoided Daethalion's eyes, watching the cool, restless sea instead. A breeze had picked up, and Obacai rubbed his arms for warmth, "It's getting late. I must be going home as well. Perhaps we shall meet another time, then, as fate may have it."
Obacai made his way slowly past Daethalion, careful not to make too much eye contact. The last thing he needed was for someone probing into his identity. He had a king to please and a fake name to keep.
"You're right," Obacai replied in a colder voice, "I don't want you to know why they were coming for me. It is too dangerous to let just anyone know." Obacai avoided Daethalion's eyes, watching the cool, restless sea instead. A breeze had picked up, and Obacai rubbed his arms for warmth, "It's getting late. I must be going home as well. Perhaps we shall meet another time, then, as fate may have it."
Obacai made his way slowly past Daethalion, careful not to make too much eye contact. The last thing he needed was for someone probing into his identity. He had a king to please and a fake name to keep.
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Shadowseldil
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"Farewell, then, Obicai. I hope to see you around the tournament. Keep safe." Daethalion sat for a while on the beach eating until he had fininshed, then sat further until he felt certain that no one would be watching. Casually, he strolled toward the wake. Kneeling in its coool waves, he scrubbed the saltwater against his face and arms, washing away the dark oils that he used to hide his true colors. It was not like him to deny his own race, but this mission to undo Atlas required it; no one must know his true identity.
Once washed, he dashed down the shore, lightly treading in the water. His footfalls blended with the ocean waves to sweeten their music.
Once washed, he dashed down the shore, lightly treading in the water. His footfalls blended with the ocean waves to sweeten their music.
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*Kelli came down the steps of Fall's home with a map in her hand. She heard Sierra talking to someone and went into the foyer* Scott! It's so good to see you! *Kelli hugged Scott tightly and laughed* Now we're ahead of schedule! We can leave for Amor tomorrow!
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As Obacai walked away he was being watched, not only by Daethalion and possibly the Monks of Kra-Akken but by a much more angry and compromised person.
It had been perfect! The most simple intelligence mission he had ever attempted.
The wit of Obacai was to play equal to the cunning of Exeter.
All was simple until this...Maxim!
His plans were all wasted because of him.
He thought he was in hiding?
That that pathetic story of being a Garodak noble would hold up under the scrutiny?
These were the things that flew through Atlas's mind.
As Obacai walked down the street to the rooms they shared Athos grabbed him, utilizing the strength that came through generations of war, he lifted him with one hand and carried him up the stairs.
With a scowl he hurled him onto the couch.
"Do you realize what position we are in?
That man is an Elf of Dis! On the back of the neck of every male in the People of Dis is a brand, that is placed their on the thirteen night after their birth. Being of that race he is under the command of Exeter. He wants to KILL us! Perhaps that hasn't registered in your country naivette!
This isn't playing for Yitai this is playing for our lives, and our lives equal the lives of hundreds of others.
We have two choices, two.
Kill him,
or convert him.
You need to sharpen your story. Find a reason why the Monks would be attempting to kill you.
Then go to the king, and for the sake of heaven, avoid that assassin!"
It had been perfect! The most simple intelligence mission he had ever attempted.
The wit of Obacai was to play equal to the cunning of Exeter.
All was simple until this...Maxim!
His plans were all wasted because of him.
He thought he was in hiding?
That that pathetic story of being a Garodak noble would hold up under the scrutiny?
These were the things that flew through Atlas's mind.
As Obacai walked down the street to the rooms they shared Athos grabbed him, utilizing the strength that came through generations of war, he lifted him with one hand and carried him up the stairs.
With a scowl he hurled him onto the couch.
"Do you realize what position we are in?
That man is an Elf of Dis! On the back of the neck of every male in the People of Dis is a brand, that is placed their on the thirteen night after their birth. Being of that race he is under the command of Exeter. He wants to KILL us! Perhaps that hasn't registered in your country naivette!
This isn't playing for Yitai this is playing for our lives, and our lives equal the lives of hundreds of others.
We have two choices, two.
Kill him,
or convert him.
You need to sharpen your story. Find a reason why the Monks would be attempting to kill you.
Then go to the king, and for the sake of heaven, avoid that assassin!"
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*Kelli left Sierra and Scott together and walked back to her room. She went out to her balconey and leaned over the railing. At first she wonder about Dominic, she thought of how much fun she had with him, then rememered the note she wrote to Atlas. With the thought of Atlas, Kelli felt a fluttering feeling in her stomach. She looked out in the direction of Isla de Amor and sighed. Atlas had his new life there, probably with some other woman, but the country needed the army and Kelli needed to speak to Atlas face to face for the first time in months. She figered her pendant and whispered sadly to the moon* Please Atlas, don't hate me.
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A wave of regret and self-derision swept over Obacai as Athos laid the facts down. How blind could he have been? He had felt it, but he had ignored his instincts. Maxim really hadn't been up to any good.
Obacai stuttered as he tried to recover from the shock of Athos's pure force, "You're right. I can't believe I didn't see it." With the lack of anything better to throw, Obacai picked up one of the nearby pillows and chucked it across the room in rage, "And to think that I'm fooling everyone else into thinking I'm a genius!"
Obacai allowed his anger to cool off before continuing. He couldn't think clearly while angry and tired. Wiping his face in an attempt to clear his mind, Obacai finished, "This is going to be difficult, but I willl convert him. If that does not work, we'll have to opt for the lesser plan of killing him. As for the king, he fits right into the plan of converting Maxim. Suddenly, I have this feeling that 'fate' will be having Maxim and I meeting again," Obacai cracked an almost out of place smile as the parts of his plan started to fall in to place. He would perfect it, but now he needed sleep. There would be no room for errors due to exhaustion, "And now, if you'll excuse me, I need to rest. Tomorrow will be a better day, and we will have success."
Obacai removed himself from Athos' prescence and headed for his bedroom.
Obacai stuttered as he tried to recover from the shock of Athos's pure force, "You're right. I can't believe I didn't see it." With the lack of anything better to throw, Obacai picked up one of the nearby pillows and chucked it across the room in rage, "And to think that I'm fooling everyone else into thinking I'm a genius!"
Obacai allowed his anger to cool off before continuing. He couldn't think clearly while angry and tired. Wiping his face in an attempt to clear his mind, Obacai finished, "This is going to be difficult, but I willl convert him. If that does not work, we'll have to opt for the lesser plan of killing him. As for the king, he fits right into the plan of converting Maxim. Suddenly, I have this feeling that 'fate' will be having Maxim and I meeting again," Obacai cracked an almost out of place smile as the parts of his plan started to fall in to place. He would perfect it, but now he needed sleep. There would be no room for errors due to exhaustion, "And now, if you'll excuse me, I need to rest. Tomorrow will be a better day, and we will have success."
Obacai removed himself from Athos' prescence and headed for his bedroom.
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Shadowseldil
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Meanwhile, a figure was swimming in the treacherous waves, doing battle with the very ocean. The thrill of death was what made his life worth living, and this was worth living. The rush and push of the water, the crushing feel of the waves, the power and strength. This was a battle worth fighting. Even so, it was only a bout, a sparring match of creature against creation. In a short while, Daethalion dragged himself out of the waves, weary, but confident. There was a great challenge yet left.
He lay near the wake, breathing deeply. His clothing, as well as his sword lay nearby, but there was no danger where he lay. Except the ocean, that is.
He lay near the wake, breathing deeply. His clothing, as well as his sword lay nearby, but there was no danger where he lay. Except the ocean, that is.
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((All right, time to move things along. GOOD MORNING EVERYONE!!))
Obacai tried to rub the sleep from his eyes as he made his way to the castle. He couldn't believe he was doing this. He was going to have to suck up to the king, and then take advantage of it. It was not something he usually did, but not above his ability.
With a look of self direction and importance, Obacai easily made his way past several checkpoints and guard posts. The weak minded are easily fooled.
"Name, please"
The sudden interruption of his thoughts nearly undid Obacai as he turned to the speaker, a short man with a rather oversized quill pen. The man spoke again, "Name please."
Obacai collected himself before responding, "Obacai, I'm here to bring a gift to the King."
The short note taker nodded as he wrote down this latest information, "Connections to the king?"
"Close employment. Royal Treasure Hunter."
The short man's eyes brightened, a smile could even be discerned on his lips, "Ah! So confident are we? But of course, you even brought proof of your abilities, if I may be supposing that is what the gift is."
Obacai nodded, "Yes, I am certain the King will like what I have to offer."
"Very well, then. He's taking a walk in his personal courtyard. Would you like me to fetch someone to show you to him?"
"No, I know where that is. I can make my own introductions, as well."
The short man waved Obacai on as he made note of the happenings, Very confident.
It wasn't long before Obacai found his way to the King's personal courtyard, Glad I did my homework. The rest should be a breeze.
Obacai tried to rub the sleep from his eyes as he made his way to the castle. He couldn't believe he was doing this. He was going to have to suck up to the king, and then take advantage of it. It was not something he usually did, but not above his ability.
With a look of self direction and importance, Obacai easily made his way past several checkpoints and guard posts. The weak minded are easily fooled.
"Name, please"
The sudden interruption of his thoughts nearly undid Obacai as he turned to the speaker, a short man with a rather oversized quill pen. The man spoke again, "Name please."
Obacai collected himself before responding, "Obacai, I'm here to bring a gift to the King."
The short note taker nodded as he wrote down this latest information, "Connections to the king?"
"Close employment. Royal Treasure Hunter."
The short man's eyes brightened, a smile could even be discerned on his lips, "Ah! So confident are we? But of course, you even brought proof of your abilities, if I may be supposing that is what the gift is."
Obacai nodded, "Yes, I am certain the King will like what I have to offer."
"Very well, then. He's taking a walk in his personal courtyard. Would you like me to fetch someone to show you to him?"
"No, I know where that is. I can make my own introductions, as well."
The short man waved Obacai on as he made note of the happenings, Very confident.
It wasn't long before Obacai found his way to the King's personal courtyard, Glad I did my homework. The rest should be a breeze.
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ooc: Ya, whenever dramaking GETS LOST ON HIS WAY HERE things slow down. Well, since we're all on the same day I might as well get the troops moving to the coast.
ic: *The next morning both armies were ready to leave for the coast. Kelli came out of Falil's home in her usual outfit, deep green long pants and dark blue tunic, her hair was in a long braid again and her arrows and bow were across her back once more. She looked 19 again and ready for anything. She confidently jogged to the front lines where her horse and the others horses were saddled and ready to leave. Scott and Sierra also exited after Kelli and walked together to the horses, Sierra in black pants and white tunic with her sword on her hip, Scott in armor. Falil sleepily walked after everyone and straight into an awaiting chariot that he would ride in. Kelli, Sierra and Scott all mounted and the troops behind them did the same. At the sound of Scott's yell everyone moved forward at a canter beginning the three day ride to a dock that would take everyone and the horses in four barges across the bay to Isla de Amor.*
ooc: That was brain twisting
ic: *The next morning both armies were ready to leave for the coast. Kelli came out of Falil's home in her usual outfit, deep green long pants and dark blue tunic, her hair was in a long braid again and her arrows and bow were across her back once more. She looked 19 again and ready for anything. She confidently jogged to the front lines where her horse and the others horses were saddled and ready to leave. Scott and Sierra also exited after Kelli and walked together to the horses, Sierra in black pants and white tunic with her sword on her hip, Scott in armor. Falil sleepily walked after everyone and straight into an awaiting chariot that he would ride in. Kelli, Sierra and Scott all mounted and the troops behind them did the same. At the sound of Scott's yell everyone moved forward at a canter beginning the three day ride to a dock that would take everyone and the horses in four barges across the bay to Isla de Amor.*
ooc: That was brain twisting
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