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Re: Free and Dream(Started but still accepting :D) Link | by on 2010-08-26 12:08:20 (edited 2010-08-27 08:22:55)

[On the road] Fenris wasn't feeling tired and the horses were okay so they decided to continue their journey. The two of them had pulled their hoods up to get some cover from the multitude of insects inhabiting the forest they were going through when suddenly a voice called out from the forest. Fenris reacted immediately creating a flickering field around Vivian. He had prepared this spell beforehand, so it only took him a moment to cast it. The field was all but invisible at this point, but with a single word it would create a rather sturdy barrier of wind and ice around Vivian. Bandit 1: Halt! Bandit 2: Your money or your life. Fenris sighed and tossed a small pouch into the ground near the first bandit, the four bandits that had appeared took a look at the pouch and grinned. Fenris: I'll give you a break, for her, but I warn you don't push your luck. Bandit 1: Don't talk big, you can't take us, so you'd better give up some more or we'll need to search your bodies. With that two more bandits came from the forest. He stayed silent for a moment, but then heard two of them talking about what they could do with Vivian and the lot of them bursted into laughter. Fenris' rage flared. He got down from Dusk and handed it's reigns to Vivian. He looked at her as he whispered to her. His eyes had changed color, they were now golden as those of wolves. Fenris: This won't take long. He then took his hammer and shield to his hands from under his cloak and used wind magic to pull back the pouch he had thrown earlier. The bandits drew their weapons and approached. Bandit 2: What's the big idea, you'll pay for that! Fenris threw back his hood and revealed his face grinning and they also noticed his golden eyes. The bandits stepped back at the sight of him and the sheer rage burning in his eyes. Fenris: No, you'll pay for what you've said and done, consider your lives forfeit. Bandit 1: We get to kill him afterall, boys! Attack! Four of the bandits moved to attack Fenris while two headed for Vivian, before any of them had taken two steps forward Fenris shouted a single word. Fenris: Protect! With that a barrier of ice fortified by wind magic covered Vivian and the horses, Fenris knew it would take whatever the two bandits could throw at it and focused his attention to the four bandits attacking him. The first that rushed him was struck with a stunning blow from Fenris' shield that broke his nose and caused him to fall on the ground screaming. The second one had better luck, he died instantly as Mjollnir connected into his temple, bursting his skull and covering the two bandits still standing with blood. While the two gazed in horror Fenris pulled back his hammer. He crushed the windpipe of one of the bandits with the edge of his shield while the second one got a bonesplintering hit to the ribcage from his hammer, causing him to keel over, quite dead. The two who had been going to attack Vivian dropped their weapons and started running. Fenris threw his shield at one, but missed and the shield got lodged into a tree instead. Unfazed Fenris then threw his hammer. This time his aim was true and the hammer connected breaking the bandit's spine. He then picked up two blades that one of the bandits had been using. Fenris: Catch! He threw the blades at the last fleeing bandit killing him, he then turned and walked to the bandit whose nose he had broken. He lifted his boot and stomped on the bandit's neck snapping it. He then went and retrieved his shield and hammer securing the shield on his arm and placing the hammer on his back, after wiping the blood from both of them. He walked to the barrier around Vivian and touched it, causing it to dissipate. His eyes had returned to their usual blue color. Fenris: Good riddance... Bloody bandits...

Re: Free and Dream(Started but still accepting :D) Link | by on 2010-08-27 07:58:26

[Vivian][On the Road] Vivian gave Dusk back to Fenris as she looked around at the bandits, now all down on the ground. Quite a mess this has caused, Vivian thought, But not as bad as that clone thing in the mansion... "Good riddance..." Fenris said, "Bloody bandits..." "I'll say," Vivian said, "Although it was strange to run into them in the forest. You usually only see bandits and thieves in bigger cities, where it's easier for them blend in and escape and such..." She looked down at the bandits and sighed. "What a bunch of idiots." Vivian said, then seeing that Fenris got back on Dusk, started to lead Fate closer and closed to the edge of the forest. After awhile, she could see more and more light coming into the forest, and started to move faster. Soon enough, she was at the edge of the forest, with the late afternoon sun dipping down into the sky, but not even close to setting. So that means we have a bit more time before we have to set up a camp, Vivian thought, Or we might even find a town to stay in... Well, it's good that we still have some time left. We can travel some more... "So we still have some time to travel before nighttime," Vivian said to Fenris, "That's good." She started to lead Fate, but then stopped, and got off of him. More of this sickness? Vivian thought, Come on, I haven't even had anything to eat since breakfast! She rushed to the edge of the forest and threw up again, then got back on Fate and turned to Fenris. "Sorry about that," Vivian said, "It's disgusting, I know..." Vivian managed a small smile as well, then started to lead Fate away from the forest, picking up the pace and going faster hoping to make a lot of progress before dusk.

Re: Free and Dream(Started but still accepting :D) Link | by on 2010-08-27 11:34:59

[Sosuke Aizen][Suramar][Morning] Sosuke barely had time to think when Vashj gave the single to start. Shalzaru immediately charged towards him to kill. Thespia hung back and watched for the result of what would happen. Shalzaru swung its mighty trident with unbelievable ease. Sosuke had to duck and weave in between, at one point he could not dodge and was forced to use Kyoka Suigetsu to block. the resulding clash created a shockwave the forced Sosuke back. He hissed in pain at the monster powerful blows. 'Unbelievable, I successfully blocked him and I still got hurt. These male naga's are insane!' Sosuke continues his weaving but occasionally counterattacked with minor blows intended to cancel its attacks. Suddenly something came at him out of the corner of his eye, he deftly spun and cut it in half. Thespia had launched a parasite at him trying to distract him. Shalzaru took advantage with a stab but Sosuke had already readjusted his grip and slapped the trident aside. he then had to roll as Thespia tossed a bolt of Frost magic at him. He got back to his feet as Shalzaru tried to cave his skull in. He then counterattack and forced the larger naga on the defensive. He got an opening and managed to kick him back to put some room between them. He weaved few hand-seals and spoke, "Fūton: Shinkūha (Wind Release: Vacuum Wave)". He then takes a deep breath and spins his body around while exhaling a large blade of wind so that it covers an angle of about 180 degrees around the him. The radius was enough to force them both back with a few cuts. Thespia was already on the move, while dodging she started a spell on her lips. By the time she landed she finished it. She waved her arm in a sweeping gesture and it was cast. From below Sosuke, a huge torrent of water sprouted up. The water forced him high up in the air. While in mid air, Sosuke had to dodge a wave of water launched at him by Shalzaru. As he spun in mid-air, he was shocked to see that Thespia had somehow followed him in the air. Her twin glaives weaved through the air to kill him. Sosuke adjusted himself so that he moved between her attack and he immediately dropkicked her. While falling he saw Shalzaru coming at him to cut him down. As the naga swung her trident in a particularly deadly arc Sosuke also brought Kyoka Suigetsu down to counter. The resulting shock-wave knocked him back several feel at even left Shalzaru stunned. Thespia encased herself in an armor of frost to reduce the damage from her fall. Taking the advantage, Sosuke swung his blade in a arc while channeling wind magic through it. "Fūton: Jūha Shō! (Wind Release: Beast Wave Palm)" The result was a slicing wave of wind magic being released at high speed towards Shalzaru. The attack cracked his trident in half while leaving a gash in his chest. Thespia just crashed landed on the ground at this time. While Shalzaru howled in pain, Sosuke was already moving; he intermediately charged towards and spear-tackled the male naga. Landing in a heap, Sosuke smashed the handle of Kyoka Suigetsu with all of his strength into Shalzaru's temple. The naga was stunned badly and Sosuke repeated the action again, this time he was rewarded when the male's eyes rolled up as he went unconscious. Thespai tried to jump on him but Sosuke had already sensed her. He rolled off the unconscious Shalzaru and immediately prepared water mana. He then grunted, "Suiton: Lekuu (Water Release: Ice Darts)", while shooting numerous darts of ice from his mouth. Some of the darts hit Thespia in mid jump and she screeched in agony when she landed. A few missed and shattered a few rocks that some naga were standing on. Sosuke got to his feet ready for anything by Tespia was in too much pain to get up. Vash the got up from her throne as her commanding voice spoke, Vashj: "Enough." Sosuke shrugged and resheated Kyoka Suigetsu buy keep a hand on the handle in case of anything. Vash stepped forward and into the area, she gestured for the watching nagas to remove their comrades to the healers. She spoke curtly to him, Vashj: "Now, you have one more task to perform before your fate is determined. You are to draw blood against me, first blood determines the winner. Prepare yourself!" Vashj shouted the last word as she launched an arrow at him. The arrow was imbued with ice magic which Sosuke dodged by running. While running in a wide arc, he channeled wind mana and spoke, "Fūton: Shinkūgyoku! (Wind Release: Vacuum Sphere)". He launched several small blasts of wind magic spread out enough to make it difficult to avoid without taking damage. Vashj simple waves her hand and a blue shield of mana encloses her. The attacked smashed into her shield and is dissipated. He continues running while dodging her arrows. Eventually he gets close enough to her to attack but her hands cackle with electricity and tosses a forked lightning at him. The attack hits dead on with no room to dodge. Sosuke falls with a shocked look when he suddenly explodes into water. Vashj's smug look is wiped off at his Mizu Bunshin (Water Clone) and she looks around frantically for him. One of the nearby sirens scram at her to look up and she sees him coming in from the air. He launches more Fūton: Jūha Shō at her which her shield absorbs but starts to flicker. Vashj immediately channels her magic and launches a tornado at him. Sosuke while in mid air is about to be swepted up when he uses on of his illusion techniques, Shadow Walk. it was the same move he used against Kerrigan at the Zal'Kareem ruins. He disappears into shadow and moves with it to reappear a few inches from her. She is shocked and tries to launch another lighting-bolt but it was too late. While in the shadow earlier, Sosuke realized that he needed a strong move to crack her shield. He had started charging a move and when he landed he jumped towards Vashj with his arm outstretched. In his hand was a large amount of concentrated wind mana. It looked like he was holding a pure, blueish gale in his hand. Sosuke smahed the attack against vashj's shield while screaming, Sosuke: "Kazekiri! (Wind Edge)" The attack tore through her shield like it was butter. As is got closer to her, Vashj closed her eyes in anticipation for the pain. But it never came. She opened her eyes to see the attack a few centimeters from her face. Sosuke tood calmly before her. Suddenly a small cut appeared on her cheek with a tiny trickle of blood flowed down. Sosuke spoke calmly towards her, Sosuke: "It's done." _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ LADY VASHJ (BOSS) >A naga priestess of the tides also known as a sea witch. While naga sea witches are better with their marksmanship kills, they are also capable of magic, powerful enough to cast tornadoes on its enemies or powerful lightning storms. >Vashj is the current leader of all the naga. >She is peerless with her magic bow, Frostfathom. She specializes in using Lightning and Wind magic but is is possible that she knows Water magic as well.

Re: Free and Dream(Started but still accepting :D) Link | by on 2010-08-27 18:26:33 (edited 2010-08-27 18:30:05)

@Jon-Yeah...Try Midterm exams.It's been hell and I'll have to resume training next week.Soo yeah....Anyway I'll try to post as much as I can here and in your thread. _________________________________________________________________________________ [Kenji Kurayami|Academy] "It is better to be paranoid than dead.I merely revealed my identity to you because I know that you cannot harm me in anyway.And besides,it is common curtsy to give out names is it not?" he said to Vincent's statement. He looked back and saw them looking around. "Like the new look I gave to the academy?The old headmaster gave me headaches in my time.So I decided to give him a permanent headache." he said as he opened a door to his right. "This is the place where I tend to..uhh..hang out,as you guys would say." he said as he motioned them inside. The interior was still the same.It was an old classroom,but with different lighting and in the middle were some chairs and tables for eating.But no food was there yet.Only plates and utensils.

Re: Free and Dream(Started but still accepting :D) Link | by on 2010-08-27 19:02:04

@Ken - Ah, I see. I'm going to hate that time of the year when it rolls around for me. >.> [Academy] 'Someone is certainly full of himself.' "Alright, so we are now in a secure place. Would you please say what it is you want to say so that I can get on with whatever is left of my life. Oh, and please don't start with threats or anything like that, I can't speak for Aeon here but nothing you do or say can affect my decision making at this point." Vincent sat down on one of the chairs and relaxed. "No offense, but to me, you seem like the kind of guy who would pull that and I'm not in the mood for posturing."

Re: Free and Dream(Started but still accepting :D) Link | by on 2010-08-28 07:08:28

[Kenji Kurayami|Academy] Kenji sat himself in a chair and motioned for his two guests to join him. "I don't plan on threatening you both.You are both possessors of the 'truth' after all.Please do not lump me with low class people." he said as he clapped his hands.Two servants entered bearing food and drinks. They went about preparing the food for Aeon and Vincent.But they only poured a glass of juice for Kenji "Now eat as we talk about your future." he said as he took a sip. "Your decision,Mr.Vincent has yet to be decided.You say you want a job that pays well and you retreat to old age peacefully.But it is not so." Kenji said as he smiled. "So tell me,Mr.Vincent.Was your duel with Ms.Selen satisfactory for you?Or was it...not what you expected?" he asked Vincent. __________________________________________________________________________________ ooc:Where's kingepyon? Anyho,please finish any major events because as you can see we're reaching page 50(YAY US!!).I never imagined this thread would become this..uhh successful? well whatever.Oh yes,I'll be needing a summary of what's been happening with your groups since I'm not reading your posts due to my time..shortage. Anyway,congratulations again guys! I'll develop the plot for Chapter.2 as soon as I can.You can pitch in and PM Me your ideas and well see what we can do about it.

Re: Free and Dream(Started but still accepting :D) Link | by on 2010-08-28 10:55:57

[Sosuke Aizen][Suramar][Morning] Several of the surrounding naga charged towards Sosuke, they were planning on exterminating him for daring to harm their leader. However, Vashj simply raised her hand ans commanded then to stop. Once they did so she examined her wound and smiled at Sosuke, Vashj: "Well met, come with me." She turned to one of the buildings behind her and Sosuke canceled Kazekiri and walked after her. The naga parted like the tides before them as they entered onto the main tomb. Vashj led him down into the tomb and they walked in almost silence along the way. Eventually in the darkness they reached the very heart of the Tomb of Sargeras. Before Sosuke stood the very coffin itself. Sosuke's face remained blank as he looked at it. Vashj the spoke, Vashj: "You truly care not for that I see. A wise choice indeed young master. Not even a drop of greed I can feel from you." Sosuke: "Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely, my lady. Like I told you earlier, I am only here for-" Vashj: "Yes, yes, I know what you seek follow me." She led him past the tomb to a magnificent mural-like scripture on the wall. Sosuke recognized this as the same language from the Zal'Kareem ruins. For some strange reason he could not find the prophecy piece on it anywhere. He looked confusedly at Vashj and she spoke, Vashj: "Hold out your palm and let you magic flow, young master. Knowlege will only be given to those who are worthy." Sosuke did as requested and held his palm out with his magic flowing. A few minutes later, all of the runes and symbols began to glow. The light kept glowing brighter and brighter until he was forced to shield his eyes. Eventually the light subsided and Sosuke chanced a glance. In the air before him was a crystal that seemed to glow with power. The crystal was green in power and slowly floated down into Sosuke's outstretched palm. As he held it he could feel the power coming from it but was more confused than ever. He looked to Vashj who was beaming at him, Vashj: "I just knew that you would be the one...young master, in your palm you hold an Ihan crystal. The piece that you seek is embedded into it." Sosuke: "Than how am I supposed to know its contents?" Vashj: "At the end of your quest once all three crystals are found...journey you must to the Library of Alexandria in Zhakul. There you will meet with the Preservers whom are the only ones that can help you to decipher the fragments. Only then can you finally know what you seek." Sosuke: "I see...and tell me dear lady. What is your place in this? What do you see in the future?" Vashj: "I am merely a servant of fate. I have done my role but your story is not yet over. In my visions, you are an agent of fate. A lot rests on you acquiring all three pieces of that." Sosuke then looked at the scriptures with the clues for the pieces locations. Another one hand appeared and was waiting to be read. He took a few minutes to decipher its contents before he spoke out loud, Sosuke: "The throbbing scent of summer is painful, The children of the night's melody beckons, Riding on the fleeting hopes carried by the night wind, Take Heed Stranger Who Dares To Enter the City of the Damned...for you may join them as well..." Vashj: "So that is where you road will go next...you may leave young master. None of my people will hider you." Sosuke then begins to walk back out with Vashj. Once they have returned to the surface, Vashj commands her naga to stand down and let him pass peacefully. As Sosuke starts to leave, Vashj calls to him. Vashj: "Young master! Do you know where you road leads now? Destiny is beckoning slowly." Sosuke continues walking but speaks in a loud enough voice to Vashj. Sosuke: "Just to inform you my lady, I don't believe in preordations. We make our own destiny." Vash looks on as Sosuke slowly moves on in the distance just as his last words reach her ears, "Oh and to answer your question. It looks like I'm heading to the South now. To be more precise...the ancient city of the dead...Hamunaptra..."

Re: Free and Dream(Started but still accepting :D) Link | by on 2010-08-28 11:43:45

[On the road] Fenris and Vivian had traveled in silence for a while, he was grateful that she hadn't asked anything about what had happened during the fight with the bandits. He had been quite surprised about it himself. It hadn't happened since he had left The Fang to study at the Academy. But after thinking about it a bit more, it all started making sense. They crested a hill and noticed that they had arrived at a small village built into the crossroads. Fenris could see the tavern, even from this distance. Fenris: How about we stop here for the night, it's quite late already afterall. He guided Dusk right next to Fate. Fenris: So what do you think? The tavern should have a vacant room.

Re: Free and Dream(Started but still accepting :D) Link | by on 2010-08-28 17:14:20

OOC @ Kenji- A short summary of what Fenris and Vivian are doing is that they are traveling together to escape Vivian's mansion and parents because she's pregnant and can't have them (or anyone else for that matter) find out. That's basically all that's going on with our group at the moment. I do have one small thing to implement that will keep them traveling, but that's pretty much it. [Vivian][On the Road] Vivian and Fenris kept on traveling well into dusk, as the sun was starting to set, when they spotted a town with many roads leading into it. There seems to be roads leading to the North, South, East, and West, Vivian thought, We must be very close to the South now, if not in it already. And we can go anywhere from here if we had to... "How about we stop here for the night," Fenris said, "It's quite late already after all. So what do you think? The tavern should have a vacant room." "Uh, okay," Vivian said, "That seems good. Better than camping since we'll be in a room." Vivian started to head into the town and let Fenris and Dusk ride beside her. A tavern? Vivian thought, To be honest, I've never spent the night in one, so I don't know what it will be like... Or what to do for that matter... Vivian kept wondering about what a tavern was like as she and Fenris rode closer and closer to it. When they were outside of it, Vivian got off of Fate, but stood still, not sure of what she should do. She turned to Fenris. "You go first," Vivian said, "And do what you have to I guess... I've never spent the night in a tavern before, so I have no idea of what to do..." She shyly smiled, and waited for Fenris to do what he had to.

Re: Free and Dream(Started but still accepting :D) Link | by kingepyon on 2010-08-28 22:07:08

@ Kenji - I'm here, Aeon is more of an observer at this point, so I post less. 'Aeon' 'Aeon' sat and stared at his food, waving a hand over it to see if it was poisoned. After his test was over, he ignored it focusing rather on the conversation between the other two. He knew what Kenji said was true, Vincent had gained the interest of some of the parties involved, so he was being forced into whatever they had planned. But this is also why 'Aeon' was interested. Why one person caught the attention of so many was intersting to him, so he followed Vincent, and would go along with what he chose. For now, at least.

Re: Free and Dream(Started but still accepting :D) Link | by on 2010-08-29 06:22:21

[Academy] "Judging by my mood, does it look like I'm satisfied by the outcome?" Vincent stared at the food before ignoring it and leaning back in the chair.

Re: Free and Dream(Started but still accepting :D) Link | by on 2010-08-29 12:00:01

Ooc: I got permission from Toyumi to control Vivian [Tavern] Fenris: Okay, I'll get us a room. The two of them tied up the horses and headed into the tavern. The smells were quite familiar to Fenris, fresh straws, ale, somekind of meat stew and then there was the smells of the people within, the smells brought old memories to his mind, but he shook them of and headed for the counter, pulling off his hood and telling Vivian to do the same. Fenris: We need a room for two, and stable places for two horses. Oh, and food for us and the horses. This should be enough right? Fenris placed some coins on the counter. Barkeep: That'll do, you'll be eating up in the room I suppose. The barkeep pulled out a tray and put two bowls and two pints of ale on it, he then pointed at the couldron sitting above the fire. Barkeep: You can take stew from there, and here's the key to the room. The barkeep placed the key on the counter. Fenris: You head on up, I'll grab some stew and come up right after you. Vivian nodded, took the key and headed upstairs, while Fenris went to pick up some stew. While he did so he listened the conversations around him. After picking up the food he headed upstairs locating Vivian using the Soulstone. He pushed the door open placed the tray on the table in the room and went and locked the door. Fenris: There are some rumors going on, apparently there is something going on in the South. Most think it's a war between nobles, but the thing is that the roads to the South are crawling with bandit groups. Fenris picked up the bowls filled with stew and handed one to Vivian. Fenris: I know you haven't been feeling so good, but you should try to eat something. But anyway should we change the direction were heading, we could head deeper into the West, or we could head to the North, there's lot of space to disappear there and then there's the East... so what do you think?

Re: Free and Dream(Started but still accepting :D) Link | by on 2010-08-29 14:01:05

[Vivian][Tavern] As they went into the tavern, Vivian looked around, a bit intrigued by it. This was her first time in one, and it was interesting to experience something that was so common to most people and yet so new and unknown to her. Fenris told her to go up to their room, at which Vivian nodded, took the key, and eventually found the room. It wasn't too long after she found it when Fenris came in, placing a tray on the table and locking the door behind him. "There are some rumors going on," Fenris said, "Apparently there is something going on in the South. Most think it's a war between nobles, but the thing is that the roads to the South are crawling with bandit groups." He gave Vivian one of the bowls with strew. "I know you haven't been feeling so good," Fenris continued, "But you should try to eat something. But anyway should we change the direction were heading, we could head deeper into the West, or we could head to the North, there's lot of space to disappear there and then there's the East... so what do you think?" Vivian stared at her food for now, thinking through their options and trying to work up an appetite. "Well we could go to the North," Vivian said, "You know a lot of people up there, right? So it would be easier to find somewhere to stay if we head that way... But the thing is, if my father sends someone out to search for us, it would make sense if we were in the North of the West. So going back to the West isn't an option, I know those lands very well and my father knows that as well. The North would be an option for later on..." Vivian started blushing, but shook off the thought and decided not to bring it up. "But staying in the South for too long won't be too good," Vivian said, "I don't want to stay here for too long if there are more of those bandits around... I guess we could stay here for another day or so, depending on the situation. It should be pretty safe in town. The people my father send out to find us will probably travel the West first, then head to the North, since those are both lands we know well, so this will buy us time and allow us to stay here longer. After that... I think we should travel to the East for now. We both don't know it well, so it wouldn't make much sense if we go there. It will definitely make whoever is after us pretty confused if we go to the East, and who knows? They might just give up if we head that way. Then we can travel to the North later on, without having to worry." Vivian sighed, then took a spoon and started to eat the stew, now a bit cold since she had waited so long. She ate is very slowly and carefully, trying to eat some without getting sick. She knew Fenris was right, she had to eat something, but it was hard for her to eat knowing she would probably get sick from it anyway. She ate about half of the bowl, then stopped and pushed the bowl over to Fenris. "That's enough for now," Vivian said.

Re: Free and Dream(Started but still accepting :D) Link | by on 2010-08-29 18:31:36

Anke Faustus l Black Ops HQ Anke had seated herself at one of the chairs by Tailsman's desk while she waited for him. She was disappointing that her brother wasn't there. She had high hopes for Kota and his partner, but as of right now they were falling though. “You two better know what you’re doing,” said Hunter, “Should anything go wrong, you guys will be on your own. Neither the Brigadier nor I will be able to help you if anything occurs. Everything with be set by the time you guys are done.” The words hunter had said were replaying in Anke's head. What had he meant by that? There is obviously some incentive for bringing me hear. They're probably going to ask me to do something in return for my brother's safety, and I'll put money on the fact that it might involve bringing down one of the member of my group. I'll just pray that they send me after Vincent, it might be good for me to let out some anger on him, and not Vivian and Fenris. I got weird Vibes from Vivian this morning when I left. Her aura had changed. It was like there was another aura encroaching upon it, and it was similar to Fenris's... wait... That would mean she's... Anke was interrupted from her runaway thoughts when Kota spoke again. “Ha, soon he finally put her picture up on his desk; it was only a matter of time.” Kota laughed, he dropped from the desk, walked over to the couch, jumped up and sat down turning to Anke, “Hey miss, do want anything to drink? Tea, coffee, water, sake’... name it; you can help yourself to our rations. My partner won’t mind at all. Speaking of which; Talisman, what are you doing?” Anke followed the dog's gaze to the picture on the desk. It was of a young girl. The girl of Tailsman's affections perhaps? Anke would have to wait and find out, if they tried to use her brother as leverage, perhaps she could use this girl right back at him. "I'm not thirsty, but thanks for the offer." Anke responded politely. Its hard to think of eating or drinking when you suspect your twin is in danger. She patiently waited as Kota and Tailsman talked back and forth. Finally she saw Tailsman emerge from the bathroom, freshly groomed and smiling at her. “Been a long time since we last saw each other, hasn’t it, miss Anke Faustus?” "Yes, a long time." Anke dead panned, holding her hand out to him. "I had a feeling you weren't who you told us you were. I also think you may have a stronger connection to me an my family than you might be letting on. So where is my brother, and what do you want from me? Not to be rude, but I've traveled all the way here, and I've abandoned my friends. They may be worried, and looking for me, or they may not. Either way it will benefit us both if you hurry up and make your point." Her borrowed dark eyes stared straight into Tailsman's. She folded her hand in her lap and leaned back in her chair crossing one leg over the other in her long skirt.

Re: Free and Dream(Started but still accepting :D) Link | by on 2010-08-30 08:15:52

[Tavern] Fenris took the bowl Vivian pushed his way and put it on the tray. He smiled to her and sat next to her on the bed, wrapping his arm around her shoulders. Fenris: So we'll head to east after we wake up. He put his other hand on top of her stomach. Fenris: It's amazing isn't it. He smiled and kissed her on the cheek.

Re: Free and Dream(Started but still accepting :D) Link | by on 2010-08-30 09:06:45

[Vivian][Tavern] Vivian headed to the bed when she was done eating, and Fenris followed her. He sat next to her and put one arm around her. "So we'll head to east after we wake up." Fenris said. After he said that, he put his other hand on her stomach, making Vivian blush a bright red. "It's amazing isn't it." Fenris said, then kissed her on the cheek. Vivian nodded, unable to do any more at the moment. She could feel some butterflies in her stomach as Fenris did this, and it was a weird feeling. But it does feel nice too, Vivian thought. "Yeah," Vivian managed to say, "Although there isn't much to see now..." Vivian smiled, she could tell that she was gaining some weight despite throwing up so much. This sort of thing will be easier to see on a smaller person like me, Vivian thought, But now, it's only noticeable that I just gained some weight. But if the book I brought is right, we'll be able to see something in... A week or so. Maybe sooner, maybe later. "Well, if we want to leave in the morning," Vivian said, "We should get some sleep." Vivian gently pushed Fenris' arm off as she took off her cloak and dress, leaving her dress slip on for the night. "And you're right," Vivian said, "It is amazing. There's so much to think about, so much to do... But I think it'll be fun..." She turned to Fenris and kissed him on the cheek. She knew she was still blushing from earlier but it didn't matter to her.

Re: Free and Dream(Started but still accepting :D) Link | by on 2010-08-30 10:05:48

[Sosuke Aizen][The Fields of Thenedor - Rohan][Morning] As a marvelous sunrise dyed the sky orange, Sosuke Aizen took a moment to admire it. He was riding his horse, Scarlet Glory through the field of Thenedor just east of the city of Edoras in Rohan. After leaving the West, he was on his way to the city of the dead but one obstical stood before him: the location of the city was known only to the leaders of the city of Edoras. He arrived at the city about a day ago but was shocked to find it almost deserted. The few soldiers remaining informed him of the situation. Their scouts had discovered an army of Uruk-Hai advancing upon them. To make matters worse, several human raiders had joined up with them as well. They informed him that Lord Théoden had ordered the evacuation of the people of Rohan. They made for the fortress of Helms Deep. At this Sosuke turned white with fear. Helms Deep was a death trap for them! There was only one way in and no way out. As such, Sosuke immediately left after resting his horse for a while. He had been riding since before first light. After several hours of riding he eventually heard screams if terror and fear. His keen eyes spotted the refuges of Rohan ahead of him and the were under attack! Buterfly ~Strong version~ by Wada Kouji There were being attacked by the southern raiders. These men rode not horses, but giant wolves called Fenrir that were indigenous to the South. They were lawless dogs who were trying to attack the women and children despite the efforts of the knights guarding them. Sosuke held his left hand out and gathered water mana in it. He formed water that spirals in his hand and shouted: Sosuke: "Suiton: Hahonryū! (Water Release: Tearing Torrent)" He then tossed the attack which fired at a highspeed burst at the enemy. He successfully hit three raiders and killed them. He then drew Kyoka Suigetsu as he charged right into the chaos. Swing his blade down, he used a Fūton: Jūha Shō and cut through another raider. One of the raiders urged his wolf to leap at Sosuke. Sosuke held out his palm facing the wolf's face and spoke, "Suiton: Suihachi (Water Release: Water Wave Palm). From his hand, a continuous jet of water emitted and flew into the wolf's face. It's jump was disoriented and it crashed but Sosuke showed no mercy to its rider. His right arm shot out and his katana lobbed of the man's head. By now both knights and raiders had fully registered his presence. The knights took advantage and urged the people on while they stayed to fight. The raiders attempted to follow but Sosuke and the knights forced them back. Riding towards two raiders coming at him, Sosuke held his left hand out and spoke, "Takigakure Ryu: Mizukiri no Yaiba (Hidden Waterfall Style: Watercutting Sword). Water collected in his hand and formed into the shape of a sword. Sosuke then swung both the water sword and Kyoka Suigetsu as he rode between the two men. His blades danced through the air and cut both men's heads off. Ahead of him, the knight's captain had killed one off them raiders but was trapped under its wolf's body. Another wolf was attempting to kill him while he was trapped. Sosuke charged wind mana in his mouth and launched a large, explosive bullet of wind magic while shouting, "Fūton: Shinkū Taigyoku (Wind Release: Vacuum Great Sphere). The attack was so powerful that it tore the wolf right in half. Sosuke rode up to the man and took his hand to pull him up from under the carcass. He then nodded at the man and moved on. Sosuke then spotted the leader of the raiders trying to kill a man wearing a partially grand armor. Sosuke rode towards them and grabbed a nearby spear. He launched it towards them and forced the leader away. He then spotted Sosuke and urged his wolf to charge him. Seeing them coming, Sosuke gathered water mana in his mouth and spoke, "Suiton: Mizuame Nabara (Water Release: Syrup Capture Field)". He then spat out a high-viscosity, mana-mixed water, aimed at the ground ahead of him. As the raider's wolf ran over it, it's feet became stuck and unable to move. The man grunted and cursed as he tried to urge his beast free. By then it was too late. Sosuke charged water mana through his blade and swung it while shouting: "Suiton: Mizu Kamikiri! (Water Release: Rising Water Slicer)". He created create a fast jet of water running through the ground that is powerful enough to slice through solid rock. It struck the man and cut him completely in haly along with his wolf. Seeing their leader defeated so easily, the other raiders turned tailed. A few of the knights cut down the stragglers but eventually they ran off. The man that was fighting the raider's leader then marshaled his knights to follow the people of Rohan. As the knights rode with a few cheering, Sosuke urged Scarlet Glory to follow. He rode through the knight ranks unhindered until he was side-by-side with their leader. Sosuke recognized the man and spoke while they rode, Sosuke: "Hail Théoden of the Golden Hall, Lord of Rohan!" Théoden: "Stranger, you have the thanks of both me and my people. You saved many lives today and yet we know not even you name." Sosuke: "My name is Sosuke Aizen, lord." Théoden: "I have heard of you. Many call you the Professor. I must confess that I did not believe that one of your descriptions could be so powerful." Sosuke: "You praise me too much lord. I have traveled to the South to seek an audience with you." Théoden: "I praise you not enough! The service you have done for Rohan today is great indeed. Speak young master and I shall hear what you have to say." Sosuke: "Great Théoden, a storm is coming to our world and i seek to find a way to divert it. I must go to Hamunaptra but only you and those of your blood know its location." Théoden: "Though you have done us a great deed this day, the price you ask is too steep. My ancestors have guarded the location of that evil place for many years and I cannot diverge it." Sosuke: "Lord, please see reason! The knowledge that I seek in that tomb can mean the end of this world if I do not acquire it! I am wiling to beg you if needed to to there." Théoden: "Do not, young master. i would ask a boon of you instead. You know why we ride for Helms Deep?" Sosuke: "I know and it is folly! You are walking into a trap. You think you are leading them to safety. What they will get is a massacre!" Théoden scowled: "Last I checked, Théoden not Sosuke was the Lord of Rohan." Sosuke: "I see that you have made you decision...then tell me o lord. What boon would you ask of me?" Théoden: "Gandalf the White had already left to find my nephew, Éomer. He has two thousand able men with him." Sosuke narrowed his eyes: "So! Even the White Wizard has cautioned you but your stubbornness has triumphed!" Théoden ignored his and continues: "Éomer is at least three hundred leagues away from here. Gandalf with take at least 4 nights to find him. Young master I have a compromise for you, lend me your power and strenght at Helms Deep. Help us drive off the beast or at least hold out until my nephew arrives. Will you do this? I will then diverge the location of Hamunaptra to you. Will you help us?" Sosuke scowled at the man. He was essentially asking Sosuke on a suicide mission while delaying him on his true quest at the same time! However he knew that he had no choice. Sosuke: "Very well. I want you to give me your word that you will not back out on this. If we survive, you WILL tell me Hamunaptra's location understood Lord Théoden?" Théoden: "Transparently clear. I hope that you will forgive me as I need to think of my people. You power may just turn the tide of this to our favor." Sosuke: "We shall see Lord of the Golden hall. I hope that you will not simply dismiss my council again..." Théoden: "To do so would be foolish. Now let us move! My people await!" At Théoden's words, Sosuke and the rest of the men urged the horses on. they had only a few hours to reach the mighty fortress of Helms Deep. Sosuke prayed that luck would favor them in this battle. If not...then thousands of lives would be lost...

Re: Free and Dream(Started but still accepting :D) Link | by on 2010-08-31 04:38:20

[Talisman - Kota |Black Ops HQ] Talisman shook Anke’s hand and picked up the files and package he had set down earlier, bringing them over to his desk. He sat down tossing the items on his desk. Talisman cleared the scattered papers on his desk and put them in the side drawer of his desk. Talisman listened to Anke’s words thinking how to respond. Talisman stared back into Anke’s dark eye before saying anything. “Well, first let me start off by properly introducing myself.” started Talisman. “The name Toorop Hunter is of course a fake name I gave you. I am Lieutenant Colonel Talisman Inugami and, as it would appear, I am a Black Op along with my partner Kota. And I don’t think I have a strong relation to you or your family. Really, I’m just more interested with you. After all, you out of any of your friends raised more questions for me to find out, but I’ll get to those some other day.” Talisman opened a drawer to his desk and pulled out a file. He opened the file and started skimming through the papers. After a quick read-through, Talisman laid the file out on top of his desk. The file contained the information that had been pieced together. “From what I have here you’re wanted on a number of crimes.” Talisman started to explain. “Those are for terrorism, the destruction and murder of an entire village in the north, and the slaughter of forty-five mercenaries also in the north. Now, that last one I can strike from the list cause’ I was involved. But this list is very detailed; everything done in the west was put together with multiple soldiers both regular and Special Forces, some of it is also my work. Now everything put together in the north is mostly my work from what I saw and what I found. Now, I wasn’t around for the attack on the village and its residents, so higher-ups assume that it was done by your group and so do I.” Kota silently listen to Talisman explain; he stepped down from the couch and jumped up to the chair next to Anke and sat down. Talisman leaned back in his chair and sighed as he collected his thoughts. Talisman pulled off the towel sitting on top of his still keeping his ears hidden; he ran his hand through his hair so it could spike to its normal style and tied some of his hair back. He picked up one of files he had tossed on his desk and held it in his hands. Talisman leaned forward resting his arms on his desk still holding the file. “Before all this even happened, I was planning to go back home, far in the east.” Talisman said with a slight smile. “But then I was assigned to a sweeper mission. I could have denied it and it would have been passed on to someone else, but I took the job instead, my mistake. But I failed that assignment so it doesn’t matter. Now, to why I called you here. Yes, we do have your brother; he is sitting in chains connected to a wall in a solitary confinement cell somewhere in this base. I’m sure you were expecting him to be here but that’s not possible.” “We can’t take prisoners from their cells unless we have proper reason, which we don’t.” Kota stepped in. Talisman nodded his head knowing what Kota was going to say next. “Solitary confinements are especially difficult to deal with. Your brother wasn’t on any of the records. Theoretically speaking, your brother is a ghost sitting in a cell. The military loves their paperwork, hence why Talisman has so many files in his desk and yet your brother was difficult to track down.” “That’s right, now this leads me to this file which I think you’ll find rather interesting.” Talisman rose up the file he had been holding and tossed it on top of his desk in front of Anke for her to see, only the file had Anke’s name written on the fold and a picture of her when she had her real body, attached to the front. Talisman let out a slight laugh. “Now this file is everything the military put together and none of it is my work; skipping the details this is what the military sees you as and they still have no idea where you guys are. Not expecting it but be thankful for what I’m doing.” Talisman reached into the top drawer of his desk and pulled out a similar looking file to the one Talisman showed Anke, but this one had had another picture of Anke; it was her current body. He cleared a file off his desk and laid down the new file. Talisman opened it up and spread out the pictures and a capsules of medication that were stored inside. “During the past week I traveled north to your home and thoroughly searched the rooms .This file contains all the information that I’ve collected about you while at the same time trying to track your brother.” Talisman took a deep breath before continuing. “That new body you’re currently in which probably explains this drawn picture of a magic circle that’s also on the floor in your home’s dungeon. Which I have to add; you should have hidden you real body in a better location; after we split up, I came to a point deciding whether or not I should kill your real body to a return with something accomplished. But I felt that it wasn’t the right thing to do. And this medication is still unexplained but I’ll ask another time. Hm... You know, when you think about. None of this would have ever happened if you and your friends would have listened and done the dumb escort assignment like Alexanderson told you to. I don’t think any of us would’ve been in this mess if you did.” Talisman paused while leaning back in his chair. He was thinking whether or not to betray what he had originally set out to do or follow through. -I’ve been working as a Black Op for just about four years now,- Talisman thought. -Over the years I’ve been working hard to climb the ranks. I’ve listened to orders and followed them accordingly. I don’t know what I’m thinking anymore.- Kota stared at Talisman knowing he had mixed feelings about calling Anke for a meeting, the aura around Talisman had saddened a bit. Years of working together, Kota could tell what Talisman was thinking just by looking at him. Talisman leaned forward resting his elbows on his desk with his hands together. He stared blankly into space and scanned his eyes over his desk. Talisman knew his pause was taking about a minute or two, but to him it felt like hours had gone by. As Talisman’s mind wondered, his eyes suddenly glanced at the picture of Yuri that was on his desk; he then realized that it was too late to turn back now and was no longer saddened. Talisman shifted his eye back into Anke’s. “Alright, I explained all this so you can further understand the situation you’re in. This leads up to what I’m about to offer.” Talisman explained. He took one last deep breath before continuing further. “I would like to strike a deal with you. Now I would like to hear what you think about everything I’ve just told you before explaining the deal. I’ve been sitting here talking the most and I would at least like to hear your side of it. Once I’ve heard you side I’ll explain my proposal.” Talisman sat staring straight into Anke’s eyes wait for what she had to say.

Re: Free and Dream(Started but still accepting :D) Link | by on 2010-08-31 06:52:51

[Kenji Kurayami|Academy] Kenji took a sip and set his glass down as he exhaled. "Ahh..a cold glass of juice really hits the spot after a hard days work,eh?" he said as he leaned back on his chair.He looked at both Aeon and Vincent. "I expected as much,Mr.Vincent.That is why I am extending my hands of friendship which includes you Mr.Aeon." Kenji said as he leaned forward again and looked at his two guests. Then he turned particularly to Aeon. "My sources tell me your a wizard of potent strength,Mr.Aeon.You above all else in this room should know that immense power should be used for the good of all." Kenji told him. _________________________________________________________________________________ @Everybody-Can I ask you guys to wrap it up in like 990 posts? I want to discuss somethings with the last posts here before I get started on the 2nd thread.I want to get the summary for Inugami's group and another summary from Fenris' group because I'll include it in the 2nd thread so that any new comer can take a look at it.Thank You and Congratulations again!

Re: Free and Dream(Started but still accepting :D) Link | by on 2010-08-31 10:38:13 (edited 2010-08-31 19:55:14)

[Sosuke Aizen][The Fields of Thenedor - Rohan][Morning] Sosuke grunted in pain as he tried to move to sitting a position. The fall of that cliff had truly hurt him. [Flashback] Upon arriving in Helms Deep, Sosuke was greeted with cheers after his heroics were told. He had little time to res before he immediately left to go scout. He informed Théoden that if he was not back in 1 day to consider him dead. After pushing his horse to its limits, he eventually found the army. His blood freezed as he saw them, thousands upon thousands of uruk-hai roaring in anticipation of the upcoming slaughter. Sosuke turned his horse to return back but was spotted. The remaining Southern raiders attacked him near a steep cliff as he attempted to dive them off. Eventually he killed most of them but one of them speared Scarlet Glory and made them fall off the cliff. Sosuke fell down and layed unmoving as the raiders looked on. The assumed him dead and left him to rot. He woke up some time later in pain. He managed to realize that almost a day had passed since he fell. [Flashback End] He looked to see the dead body of Scarlet Glory. His loyal steed had protected him even on its deathrows by taking most of the damaged in the fall. Sosuke crawled over to it and closed its eyes with a prayer for his longtime friend. As he rested his back on the body he heard the long grasses in front of him moving. he drew Kyoka Suigetsu from its scabbard and held it with shaking hands. Eventually the creature in the grass appeared and shocked the hel out of him. Before his eyes was a magnificent frostsaber! These might cats were indigenous to the East and yet one stood before him before walking towards him calmly. When it was too close Sosuke was prepared to swing his blade but fore some reason a voice in his mind made him hesitate. By the time he regained his senses, the beast was face-to-face with him. Sosuke closed his eyes in anticipation of his doom but then felt something wet on his face.He opened his eyes to see the cat licking him and nuzzling his chin! Sosuke raised his hand tentatively and the cat nuzzled into his touch. It the backed off and seemed to gesture him to get on its back. Sosuke realizing that he had nothing to lose, complied. The frostsaber gave a powerful roar and shot off like an arrow. Its increable speed made them catch up and eventually pass the army in ess than an hour. Sosuke eventually deiced to get some rest while he could. [Five Hours Later] The frostsaber had completed a journey that took his horse a day to do. Before Sosuke now was Helms Deep. Sosuke gestured the cat to continue moving and to his surprise, it actually complied. He leaned down and patted it on the neck affectionately as they neared the structure and it seemed to brizle in joy at his touch. He continued and the gates into Helm's Deep opened for him and he rode through to the gasps and amazement of all the refugees present, "He's alive!" they shouted as a wave of cheers flowed from the crowd of stunned onlookers. Gamling the captain Sosuke saved from the wolf, upon hearing the crowd, began pushing his way through them to where Sosuke was dismounting the frostsaber and whispering words of praise to his new friend, "Where is he? Where is he? Get out of the way. I'm gonna kill him!" the Captain shouted and Sosuke turned towards the voice in amusement as Gimli pushed his way out of the crowd and looked at him with joy, "You are the luckiest, the canniest and the most reckless man I ever knew!" he shouted as he hugged the man around the middle and Sosuke patted his back somewhat awkwardly, "Bless you, laddie!" Gamling said as he looked up at him with a smile. Sosuke: "Gamling, where is the lord?" he asked with an urgent ring to his tone. Gamling looked a little confused, but pointed in the direction of the hall where Théoden was and Sosuke instantly made his way towards the building. The King looked at Sosuke in amazement as the warrior made his way over to him. He told Théoden of the armie heading in the direction of Helm's Deep, Théoden: "A great host, you say? How many?" Sosuke: "Ten thousand strong at least." Théoden: "Ten thousand!" Sosuke: "It is an army bred for a single purpose: to destroy the world of men. They will be here in at least 1 more day." Théoden looked down for a moment, his eyes closed before looking back up, "Let them come!" he shouted and walked away resolutely. Théoden: "I want every man and strong lad able to bear arms to be ready for battle by nightfall." Théoden was saying to Gamling who nodded and walked away before the King turned to Sosuke, gesturing to the gate, "We will cover the causeway and the gate from above. No army has ever breached the Deeping Wall or set foot inside the Hornburg." Sosuke: "This is no rabble of mindless Orcs. These are Uruk-hai. Their armour is thick and their shields broad." "I have fought many wars, Young Master. I know how to defend my own keep." Théoden said in amusement which angered Sosuke. Sosuke: "Once again you ignore my council Théoden! Are you so blinded?" "They will break upon this fortress like water on rock." Théoden continued going back to his original speech and ignoring Sosuke, "The hordes will pillage and burn, we've seen it before. Crops can be resown; homes rebuilt. Within these walls, we will outlast them." He told them. Sosuke roared: "They do not come to destroy Rohan's crops or villages. They come to destroy its people. Down to the last child." Théoden sighed and drew close to Sosuke: "What would you have me do? Look at my men. Their courage hangs by a thread. If this is to be our end, then I would have them make such an end as to be worthy of remembrance." Sosuke: "Send out riders, my lord. You must call for aid!" Théoden: "And who will come? The Stormcallers? Clefs? We are not so lucky in our friends as you. The old alliances are dead..." Sosuke retorted proudly: "Konoha will answer." Théoden looked back in disbelief, "Konoha? Where was Konoha when the Westfold fell? Where was Konoha when our enemies closed in around us? Where was Kon…" he cut himself off before shaking his head and continuing, "No, my lord Sosuke, we are alone." He said almost angrily before walking away calling out orders to his men, "Get the women and children into the caves." He called. "We need more time to lay provisions for a siege, lord-" Gamling argued but Théoden cut him off. "There is no time. War is upon us!" the King shouted resolutely. "Secure the gate!" one of the Captain's shouted as men rushed to prepare for battle as flocks of carrion crows circled overhead. Sosuke roared as he punched a wall causing it to shatter. "Did no one listen to what I said about that army heading towards us!" he shouted angrily, startling the other nearby, "We are doomed if we go up against them! Our only chance of survival is to leave now before they get here! We cannot beat them! I am but one against thousands because I am the only one here capable of fighting them with a chance of surviving the onslaught." He told them as they stared back with wide eyes at his outburst. "We cannot do anything about it at the moment. The King will not listen. He is stubborn in his ways and will not listen to the advice of others. You just witnessed that yourself." Gamling told him. Sosuke then informed Gamling that the frostsaber, no...Snowsong will stay with him. [Helms Deep][1 Day Later] Sosuke had spent the time here while healing to get to know Gamling as well as the niece of the lord, Éowyn who had became infatuated with him after learning of his heorics. Now as he tried to walk with Gamling turned upon hearing Éowyn behind him shouting, "My lord! Sosuke!" she made her way towards him hurriedly and looked at him with a displeased frown, "I'm to be sent with the women into the caves." She told him angrily. Sosuke: "That is an honorable charge." Éowyn: "To mind the children, to find food and bedding when the men return. What renown is there in that?" Sosuke: "My lady, a time may come for valor without renown. Who then will your people look to in the last defense?" Éowyn: "Let me stand at your side." Sosuke sighed, "It is not in my power to command it." He told her as he turned away to continue walking, but Éowyn took his arm and stopped him. "You do not command the others to stay!" she shouted as Sosuke turned to look at her, "They fight beside you because they would not be parted from you." She paused, "Because they love you!" she shouted as Sosuke looked slightly taken aback by her words. They stared at each other for a long moment before Éowyn looked down embarrassedly, "I'm sorry." She whispered as she walked away passed Legolas, Gamling and himself into the Glittering Caves where the refugees were already trying to find a proper place for themselves to stay. Old men and young lads were being drafted for war at the same time, the woman and children were saying their reluctant and tearful farewells to their fathers, husbands and sons as they were led away by soldiers to the armoury. Sosuke sighed and continued walking again in the opposite direction of the Glittering Caves towards the armoury, followed again by his companions and as they walked in, the various weapons lining the walls and sitting on tables were being distributed to the men and lads taking part in the battle. Sosuke walked over to a table and picked up an old battered sword, looking at it a moment before he tossed it back almost angrily before looking around at the men and lads, "Farmer, farriers, stable boys. These are no soldiers." He said with a sigh. "Most have seen too many winters." Gamling put in as he took a seat next to him. Another man named Legolas whom was the best archer in the South also took a seat. Legolas: "Or too few. Look at them. They're frightened. I can see it in their eyes. And they should be... Three hundred against ten thousand!" Sosuke: "They choose to fight, because they have hope. They have more hope of defending themselves here than at Edoras." Legolas: "Sosuke, they cannot win this fight. They are all going to die!" "Then I shall die as one them!" Sosuke shouted back before pausing and whispering, "How many times in battle have we snatched victory from the jaws of defeat? Outnumbered, outflanked, but still we triumph? What other purpose do we serve if not for such a cause?" Sosuke asked before looking away for a moment. He looked back at the angry archer again before walking away through the throngs of confused men. Gamling held Legolas back as he made to follow him. [Three Hours later] Sosuke sighed as he began donning his haori with the help of Éowyn. He nodded to her in thanks, receiving a smile in return before he reached for his sword which was picked up and held out to him. Sosuke looked up at Legolas before taking his sword with a nod to the Elf, "We have trusted you this far. You have not led us astray. Forgive me. I was wrong to despair." Legolas told him quietly as he bowed his head slightly in an apologetic manner as Éowyn looked on with a smile. Sosuke clasped the archer's shoulder: "There is nothing to forgive, Legolas." They looked up then as Gamling walked into the room, struggling with his chain mail, "If we had time, I'd get this adjusted." He told them and dropped the bundle, the chain mail landing with its length right to the floor, "It's a little tight across the chest." He informed them as Legolas and Sosuke bit back smiles while Éowyn laughed out loud and offered to help him. Legolas and Sosuke looked up with frowns as a horn sounded in the distance and Legolas tilted his head slightly, "That is no Orc horn." The archer muttered as he, followed by Gamling, Sosuke and Éowyn, ran out onto the battlements to see what was coming. The guards around them looked down in awe as one of them shouted for someone to fetch the King and to open the gates. Sosuke, Legolas and Éowyn smiled as they looked down at the army of Konoha Rangers marching up the Causeway and into the Hornburg. They were being led by a man named Haldir and this fact seemed to cause Legolas and Sosuke's smiles to widen. Down below, the Rohirrim soldiers looked upon the Elves in wonderment and delight as they passed, cheering slightly and talking amongst themselves as Sosuke, Legolas, Gamling and Éowyn ran back down from the battlements to meet them. Théoden walked down the steps as the Rangers stopped and turned towards the King and silently looked on as Haldir walked forward and bowed his head to Théoden, "How is this possible?" the lord asked in disbelief as he looked at the hundreds of still rangers. Haldir raised his head slightly as he looked at the King, "I bring word from the Hokage of Konoha. An alliance once existed between us. Long ago we fought and died together." He explained before looking up as Sosuke, Legolas, Gamling and Éowyn came running down the steps and smiled at them, "We come to honor that allegiance." Haldir finished with a slight bow. Sosuke walked up followed by his companions and bowed to Haldir, "Welcome, Haldir" He said with respect. Suddenly, he grabbed Haldir in a huge embrace and, initially stunned by this action, Haldir hugged him back lightly, "You are most welcome!" Sosuke told him as he pulled away with a large grin. Haldir turned back to Théoden, "We are proud to fight alongside men, once more." He told the lord who smiled for the first time since Sosuke told him about the armies heading towards Helm's Deep. Suddenly the men above them called out a warning. Another smaller group of sorts was making their way to the gate as well. Looking at each other in confusion, Théoden ordered the gates opened and the group walked in. There were about 200 men and women whom were dressed in flowing robe-like clothes. Sosuke to his shock recognized them as their leader stepped forwards, ???: "Hail Théoden, Lord of Rohan. We come here on behalf of Prelate Zeratul. My name is Preator Mohandar." Théoden seemed genuinely confused as he looked at them: "And what is your purpose here? I do not of of any...Zeratul." Sosuke stepped forward as he smiled at them: "They are the Dark Templar of Aiur. Some of the most skilled fighters one could hope for. They are also my brothers and sisters in arms from the East!" Mohandar stepped forward and clasped hands with Sosuke: "It is good to see you my brother! My heart is filled with joy after so long." Sosuke: "As is mine my old friend! Tell me, why did my master bid you here for?" Mohandar: "Prelate Zeratul's exact words were 'Go and help that worthless student of mine. At the same time, defend the people of Rohan with everything you have!'." Sosuke: "I see that time has not dulled his tongue...your aid is most welcome my bothers and sisters. Come and rest, for the enemy is almost upon us." Sosuke finally allowed himself to smile a little. Now...now they stood a chance! ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SNOWSONG >A frostsaber that has bonded to Sosuke and is now his companion. Said to have mythical powers that will be revealed in future. >Posses powerful claws and teeth that can tear through steel with ease >Its fur is not easily penetrated unless heavy force is used.

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