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Post by ??? (To be decided) on May 8, 2007 6:17:32 GMT -5
OOC: ***closes eyes and takes a big breath (this is going to be difficult to answer)…opens them again after a while…**** Ok...lets see what I can do… ___________________________________________
TV…well...you don’t really need TV… do you…this is so much fun…better then any TV...right?
Kill off Arthur!!!..are you mad…oh no…I wouldn’t kill him off…he is...er...partially incapacitated for a while...yes that’s it…POOA not KIA (Partially Out of action not Killed in action)
Now lets see:
BIC:
Diamond was finding it very difficult to restrain herself from biting Series head clean off…but she knew that only Seris could tell her what had happened…only Series could tell her enough so that she the White Diamond, jewel of the Elves could decide on what to do next. So, reaching out to all of her self control she lets Seris catch her breath and then she waits …impatiently...for her to answer.
“I don’t...I’m not sure” >>>You better be sure…and fast… Now<<< she screams out in partial rage, partial desperation and partial sorrow.
“I really don’t know what happened at first…”
For the next few minutes Diamond listens to what Seris has to say…and with each passing minute she grows quieter and quieter…as she realises that Seris was telling her the truth… In her youth, Diamond had heard stories about this rare event, and the way Seris explained it …even though it wasn’t great, it backed up her own knowledge of it. Then Seris tells her of her rider’s last words… and she becomes extremely sad…she doesn’t even try to hide it from Seris…now she was sure that Arthur was gone…at least for now…and she didn’t know how to bring him back… Though she couldn’t shed any tears, (dragons can’t) her eyes were watery. When Seris had finished her tale she had become her (nearly normal) quiet self again… This time in a quiet…..kind telepathic voice >>> So...he actually asked you to tell me to take care of you…is that so… <<< ..>>>all right<<< Looking directly into Serises eyes…>>>Can you swear that everything you just told me is true?...can you do that…can you swear it…in the ancient language?<<< she asks Seris kindly, though her voice held no room for any compromises … >>>Do you know about the ancient language?<<<..>>>Do you know its power….do you know that its impossible to lie in this language?<<< she asks Seris, Still with watery eyes.
>>>In case you don’t know what to say…repeat after me…<<< >>>Be careful though once sworn you can not take it back and once you have sworn in this language you are bound to it…and it will be impossible to break it…such is its power<<<
(OOC: the next part is in the ancient language)
>>>I …Solemnly swear… that everything I have said to the dragon and its rider before me so far is the full truth, that I will herewith swear my loyalty to the dragon and its rider, for as long as I am in their care and company, that I will listen to and obey them to the best of my ability and that I will not do anything to betray or harm them unless otherwise agreed upon by them first<<<
(OOC: note that Diamond is also bonded by what it just said…it just swore loyalty to its rider and itself…and to obey its rider and itself unless otherwise stated by Arthur or itself…this means Diamond can still decide not to obey herself…oh and… er before you ask…this does not apply to the dragon in the egg ...as you willingly must want to do it...knowing that you want to do it.. before the power of the ancient language can have effect on you …that’s how the elves have been able to twist its meaning for their own purposes …however Seris does not know this (the dragon in the egg ..or maybe she doesn’t think about it…so be careful what you think when you say this and what you say when you say this…if you mean all dragons in front of you…(eg pronunciation) well….you might just make a vow to the dragon in the egg as well..)
Hope this explains a lot to you…
BIC: (Back in the basic language) Diamond repeats what she just said in basic..then... >>>In return I will vow to care for you, be truthful to you give you good advise and to protect you for as long as you are in my care to the best of my ability without putting myself or others to any unnecessary risk<<<
Silently, calmly Diamond waits, (ready to give Seris help should she need it) for Seris to say the words…
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Post by Seris Bjartevarin on May 8, 2007 23:31:04 GMT -5
OOC: Nope, you definitely don't need a TV. I personally find very little use for them, aside from playing video games, even though I haven't done that in a while. Almost every good movie was a book first or is in book form now; there are hardly any TV shows worth watching anymore; and it's so much more fun to read or write, anyway. Yeah, I'm a bit of a geek, so sue me...
*lol* Exactly. That's pretty much what I said.. except I use a Southern vernacular and yours is.. well.. that of wherever you're from. XD
BIC:
For a moment, Seris wondered why Diamond hadn't bitten her head off already. Then she realized that the dragon's anger seemed to have given way to sorrow, and she looked down as if to give the dragon a moment. Then Diamond spoke in her mind again, and Seris was all but amazed at the change that had come over her voice so quickly.
When the dragon mentioned the Ancient Language, Seris suppressed the urge to shudder as the same two memories that had come to her mind earlier reemerged. As Diamond mentioned the properties of it, specifically how one could not while speaking it, and, her voice somewhat darker, the nineteen-year-old replied, "This, I do know. One is not allowed to leave Farthen Dur without speaking an oath, and nonetheless are not allowed back inside without having their mind searched." With the last half of this sentence, Seris's eyes took on a look of loathing as she remembered her own examination by the Twins. ***One might think they wanted to kill you, if one didn't know better,*** she thought.
Though she did not like giving oaths simply because of the fact that they were so abused by the Varden's magicians, Seris decided that it was only fair for Diamond to know that she had full support and loyalty. After what had just happened to her Rider, Seris was somewhat surprised that the dragon hadn't killed her outright, anyway.
Seris thought back for a moment when Diamond mentioned the part about all that she had said being true. The girl wasn't in the habit of lying, for she had always found it crude and distasteful, but thought back to make certain of it, anyway. ***Well,*** she thought, ***now is as good a time as any.. and I doubt that she will wait much longer.***
As she looked up toward Diamond, Seris's green eyes once more paused on Arthur. She felt very guilty again, and very endebted to the Rider and his dragon. After all, if it weren't for him, she probably wouldn't be sitting and trying to get past her aversion of giving unbreakable oaths, or doing pretty much anything at all.
With slightly misty eyes, Seris returned her gaze at last to Diamond, though she still couldn't seem to get that image of Arthur out of her head. She had a strong feeling that it would haunt her until she found some way to do something about it.. or died trying, because she certainly wasn't going to abandon him if he had been willing to do what he had. Seris's loyalty was hard-won, but if you managed to do so, it was eternal.
She had been able to decipher what Diamond had said with little explanation necessary from her past experience with the Language (she had never heard the word for Rider before, but that one wasn't hard to figure out), and she was at least comforted that the dragon repeated her words exactly when translating it. It was a good mark toward her trust. At last, Seris began to speak in the Ancient Language, slowly but with a stronger voice now, as that fierce determination was beginning to kick in again.
"I, Seris Bjartevarin, solemnly swear that everything I have said so far to the dragon and her Rider before me is the full truth, to my best memory," This part wasn't in Diamond's original oath, but Seris placed it in anyway, choppy though it was, simply because she still wasn't entirely certain about all that she recalled from the ordeal with the dragon. "I will herewith swear my loyalty to the dragon" here she nodded at Diamond "and her Rider" A touch of sorrow entered her eyes at this, for as much as she tried to see Diamond as she said it, that image of Arthur was still hovering before her, "for as long as I am in their care and their company, that I will listen to and obey them to the best of my ability, and that I will not do anything to betray or harm them unless otherwise agreed upon by them first."
Seris then paused to take a deep breath and then to let it out, as she had hardly been able to breathe during her long recitation. She figured that Diamond would understand why she had put her little edit in there, as she wasn't entirely sure that she could have said it if that extra phrase weren't there. Seris still wasn't entirely trusting of her memory of that event, which quite possibly had something to do with the fact that she had just had two other minds inside her head.
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Post by ??? (To be decided) on May 9, 2007 5:34:10 GMT -5
OOC: hmm looks like you said the oath in such a way that I can’t ‘screw’ with it…fine… BIC:
Diamond waits patiently as Seris says her oath. Though not entirely happy with the alteration which Seris manages to add, she lets it pass… She could understand the need to change it and anyway…its always better to agree to what you swear and not just to swear it because you have to…at least in this way it was made because Seris, herself wanted it this way…which suited Diamond perfectly…and it wasn’t changed too much anyway.
When Seris finished with her vow, Diamond says her own vow…(while concentrating on Seris…and only Seris) >>>In this case…<<<(from now on in ancient)… >>>I will herewith vow to care for you, be truthful to you, but not be compelled to give away any secrets…I vow to give you good advise and to protect you for as long as you are in my care to the best of my ability without putting myself or others to any unnecessary risk<<<
When she has finished she takes a deep breath and studies Serises reaction. She knew by now that Seris had some understanding in the ancient language, so she most likely would have picked up on the little alteration which she had made…
After a while she starts to speak again…>>>All right…since you are now practically part of the family…..<<< With these words she reaches around with her neck and tears at the straps which are holding Seris in place on her back. A few seconds later Seris is free again. >>>Come take your place …rider<<< she says…>>>at least for now<<< she adds as she motions Seris to sit where Arthur used to sit. >>>Please make sure that his body doesn’t fall off while we are flying…he is as much your responsibility now as he is mine…<<< Diamond wonders if Seris understood the honour which she, a royal daughter of the queen of dragons had just bestowed on her….a mere human… …normally only the rider would be allowed to sit where she was now allowing Seris to sit…but she stayed quiet about it…besides she needed to have Seris where she knew Seris would be safe…or at least as save as she could be.
>>>Don’t worry, ill make sure to fly extra carefully this time<<< she says, remembering their previous…disastrous flight >>>Hang on…I am taking us to a safe place…the same place where we were going before....before….well…you know<<< she says as she unfolds her wings for a second time, and lifts off , this time so gently that there was hardly any air…totally different from the previous start where she had released a big blast … Soon they were high in the sky again.
>>>I think we can forgo the blindfolding part…agreed?<<< Diamond asks softly while keeping an eye on her two passengers… >>>Are you feeling all right?<<< Diamond asks kindly as she continuous to fly. Diamond could feel that Seris was bursting with questions… (who wouldn’t) >>>I feel you have a lot of questions to ask…isn’t that right?...however...I ask you to refrain from asking them … Until we are in the safeness of the cave…however if you feel you wish to chat….I won’t stop you…it might even do us some good <<<
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Diamond continues to fly through the sky for another hour…constantly checking if her passenger …and over all her ‘real’ rider were doing all right. Every time she looks back at her rider, she feels a sudden stab of sorrow and pain but she does her best to ignore it. Once in a while she flies through a few thick clouds (to avoid the eyes of travelers below)…only to re-emerge again a few seconds later… (Seris would be soaked after flying through one but she would dry quickly afterwards in the winds) Diamonds white diamond scales would glisten and sparkle beautifully in the sun light.
Overall the flight was a solemn one…Diamond never really felt like talking... much…she would reply to Serises chit chat …but overall she would just stay quiet and in deep thought…
Finally, after about two hours a huge mountain range could be seen in the distance….they continue to fly closer and closer and soon a few very steep cliffs could be seen …
>>> Nearly there now<<< Diamond says…as she takes a more direct route right towards on of the enormous cliffs which blocked their path. It wasn’t too long now until they were flying right alongside the cliff.
Whenever they passed by a certain area, birds would cry out in terror and fly away, only to return again as soon as they had passed by. Then after a minute or two later, Diamond made a 90 degree turn and started to fly right towards the cliff itself. In fact it looked like as if she was about to fly right into the cliff… at quite a fast speed (would be very painful)…but just before Diamond appeared to crash, she somehow flies right through the cliff instead…and into a hidden cavern. (There was no hole in the cliff..nothing to suggest that there would have been an entrance of any kind)
Looking back at Seris she begins to smile again…for the first time since their departure…>>>Sorry about that…I just had to<<< she says...she was grinning now..>>>Works every time you know<<< she says as she watches Series's reaction.
Finally diamonds lands on a smooth outcropping. Below them the cliff extends below them with a steep drop for several kilometers… >>>if you would please follow me..inside...lets make ourselves comfortable...ill answer any questions which you might have...within limits...please help me with Arthur...<<< she says ...then turning back to face Seris... >>>Oh ...ahem… I think this is probably the best time to warn you...I'd advise you not to look down..…it can be…well…quite ....mind boggling at times<<< Diamond says kindly to Seris… ***Hmm I wonder if she is feeling sick after the flight*** Diamond wonders… ***Will she look over the crevice…most do…few find the self restraint not to have a look*** she thinks as she watches Seris with slight amusement…***if I remember correctly even Arthur couldn't stop himself the first time..*** (She makes sure to stay near by in case Seris should faint...so that she can save her from a long, long fall.) OOC: You know...I find it absolutely brilliant that all of this time...Arthur is actually the kings son...if Seris knew...my oh my...I can hardly wait for the truth to come out... lol...it should give her a great shock...to say the least...but he did sacrifice himself..so...hmmm...interesting situation...isn't it
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Post by Seris Bjartevarin on May 10, 2007 23:15:35 GMT -5
OOC: *chuckles* Alf, you almost sound disappointed! What, you thought I would make it that easy for you? Ah, but you should know me better than that by now.
Yeah, I should say that fact would almost certainly cause her to think twice.. One would hardly expect to find the son of Galbatorix wandering around in the Spine, after all.. Rider or no Rider...
BIC:
Seris listened as Diamond recited her own oath, and the nineteen-year-old managed to understand most of it; and of what she didn't, she was almost entirely certain of the meaning, anyway. This was, after all, quite similar in composition to the oaths that she and countless others had taken before being allowed to leave the Varden stronghold. ***Secrets,*** she thought, now quite blandly as she seemed to be past seeing conspiracies in every move. ***Why is it that everyone has them? Although I don't suppose mine are very secret any more.. at least, not in present company...***
Then Diamond spoke again, and Seris's right eyebrow raised in something similar to wariness as the dragon began to tear at the straps on her legs. Granted, it was probably good that Diamond took them off, because the young Varden member would have had no idea how to do so and she certainly couldn't stay there forever.. but it was nonetheless quite unnerving.
When the dragon spoke again, Seris's right eyebrow arched up even more, making it disappear completely beneath her bangs and giving her an unbalanced appearance. At first, she thought that Diamond was kidding, but the dragon certainly didn't look like she was making a jest. At least, Seris thought she didn't; what exactly did joking dragons look like? However, when Diamond continued to watch her with those unflinching eyes, the nineteen-year-old did as she was told, though she couldn't help but wonder exactly how strange this was. Saphira would not let any of the Varden within several feet of herself and Eragon while they were about to fly, with the exception of the dwarf, Orik, and the elf, Arya. Seris felt certain that the blue dragon would not have allowed even them to sit as Rider.
Despite Diamond's resolution to fly more carefully, Seris guarded Arthur carefully as Diamond left the ground, not certain whether the trip would be anything like the last; but this time it was quite smooth, and she found herself very much enjoying it after they were in the air. She had always loved heights, and the sensation of flying, minus the strange vision, nausea, and piercing headache from last time, was absolutely exhilirating.
Seris flinched inwardly as she remembered the headache, for it was indeed still there. However, it had been reduced to a dull pounding that was very much within tolerable levels; in fact, she remembered that she had a worse headache after the first time she drank dwarven mead. This was not a particularly happy memory, either, so she was glad for the interruption of her thoughts when Diamond spoke again.
"I might still close my eyes if you wished," she offered, though she knew that the dragon would not agree. There was little point to hiding their destination now that Seris had taken an oath not to betray them. Nonetheless, there was no reason not to practice manners, either.
"I am all right now," Seris answered. "My head feels much better." She didn't mention that it still hurt, but that didn't really matter. She didn't think the dragon was asking about her head anyway, but rather how she was handling the flight, but she didn't mention that, either. It was rather hard to talk over the air rushing, and Seris wondered if the dragon actually understood her through telepathy, because she found it hard to distinguish her own words as she sad them. So she merely nodded when Diamond asked her to hold her questions until later.
At last, the cliffs came into view, and Seris was glad, for she was still terribly afraid that Arthur might fall despite the fact that Diamond seemed very capable of flying perfectly smoothly when she wanted to. It did make the girl wonder if they had not been trying to scare her or make her sick earlier.. but she put it out of her mind. It hardly mattered now, after all.
When Diamond made for the cliffs and showed no sign of slowing, Seris's eyebrows raised involuntarily, though she remained silent. The dragon had taken an oath to protect her, after all, and slamming headfirst into a cliff wouldn't be Seris's idea of protection... Then, when a crash seemed imminent, Seris flinched and only managed to half-stifle a gasp; but then they seemed to fly through the rock, and she looked puzzled until Diamond spoke in her mind again.
At this point, Seris couldn't help it; she had to laugh. Somehow, this seemed very amusing after all that had happened that day (it was hard to believe that, only a few hours ago, she had been trudging through the mountains as she tried to find evidence to prove or disprove the existence of dragon eggs for the Varden), and so her high, clear laugh echoed through the cavern without cessation until she finally dismounted Diamond and then her mind switched to how strange it felt to be standing again after such a long time. (It felt like it, anyway.)
"Of course," she answered when Diamond requested her help with Arthur. Then Seris's right eyebrow raised questioningly again at the dragon's last sentence. ***Why, I wonder?*** she thought curiously. ***I know how high it is.. and it isn't as if I am frightened of heights. Actually, they are quite enjoyable; but perhaps she is speaking of the illusion, as well.. I suppose I should listen.. at least, for now...*** She was very tempted to look anyway, but decided that prudence usually won out, and so she returned her gaze to Arthur, putting the cliff to the back of her mind.
"What would you like me to do?" she asked, attempting to be helpful though she hoped that Diamond remembered she was only a soldier from the Varden, not a magician and not a Rider...
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Post by ??? (To be decided) on May 11, 2007 5:15:26 GMT -5
OOC: well…I am disappointed…but...no good crying over a lost cause… Lets get on with the show
Oh and about Arthur..thinking twice or not...the time will come...you can bet on it... BIC
Diamond was surprised when Seris didn’t look over the edge, she really had expected her to do it…definitely after she had told her about it. The fact that she had the self restraint which many lacked made her respect Seris for it… *** Looks like I owe Arthur for the little bet we made…someone did manage to avert their gaze after all….oh well…doesn’t matter at the moment anyway*** she thinks looking back at Arthurs lifeless body, though still slightly disappointed at the fact that Seris hadn’t had..the curiosity to look. The view really was stunning…looking down into the depths of darkness many kilometers below from where you stood… It usually was enough to make even the brave gasp at times…and in the days where riders had still been plentiful…or at least when their had been more… some…few maybe, but never the less some and even lost their balance and had to be rescued after a few seconds fall… (By their dragons) Anyway this was all unimportant now … Sensing the insecurity in Seris (that she was only a soldier etc) she smiles… >>>Don’t worry about everything being a lot for you to handle at the moment…I’m sure you never expected to be here in the first place…<<< >>>Now…if you could please…help me with Arthurs body…we need to bring him into the cave<<< she says motioning Seris towards a generous opening in the cliffs wall...which was just large enough for a slightly larger dragon then what Diamond was to pass though…(though she did have to have her wings folded to do so) >>> I’d help you with the body…but I’m not exactly built right for such a thing. <<< >>>Needless to say…I’m not so sure if carrying him in my sharp teeth is such a good idea ...and since I can’t really fly here…my claws wouldn’t be much good either <<< she says hoping that Seris would accept her excuse as valid… Then she slowly enters the cave…and enters into a huge hall like cave… >>>As you can see this place was made by us riders and dragons alike as a kind of a resting place between long flights…where we could have a bit of privacy from the world and just be amongst ourselves…it also doubles as the banquet area….though their hasn’t really been one since the rise of the king <<<
The cave, (which really is huge and decorated and shaped like a hall) has multiple rows of tables and chairs, all aligned in straight rows with old parchments (some written on, other blank) and silver candle holders with candles resting in them (all extinguished) as well as many other silver etc items like old plates etc (at one side). There is also a…fairly large empty area for the dragons to stretch their own legs…and to a certain extent their wings. On the ground there is a carpet except for one area near the middle…. in easy reach of all tables where a fire had once burned...(where the food would have been cooked) (a small hole in the ceiling would have allowed the smoke to escape) Light is being filtered into the cave by several metal containers, all holding a large mirror which where constructed in such a way that light is captured from outside and transferred into the cave by bouncing of each others. Since it is still light outside, their is no need to light a candle yet. Diamond lets Seris took around for a bit….then…she continues to speak>>> The little opening in the wall to your right<<< she says motioning towards a small little opening (too small for a dragon to creep through) >>>>Leads to the riders sleeping quarters…I don’t know what that place looks like….so I can’t tell you much about it..<<<
>>>While the little opening to your left<<< she motions to another little hole (also too small for a dragon to pass through) >>>leads to the lavatory area…never been their...never will…and don’t want to<<< >>>A bit of advice…try to stay away from the opening…it can smell pretty bad…<<<
OOC: Remember we live in a different time)
>>>Right that’s about it…please make yourself comfortable…you can leave Arthur on one of the little straw beds …which used to be plentiful around here<< (she looks around for one…and finds a small one near by) >>>Hmmm not great but it will do<<< she adds as she motions Seris to proceed to it.
>>>Now…I’m sure you must be burning to ask a few questions…Ill be happy to answer anything…just as long as I can answer them...and as long as I am not giving away any…secrets which I am sworn to ..well….keep secret..at least for now<<< she says as she stretches out on the empty area…
>>>After that we will decide on what to do about Arthur<<< she says and with this she becomes quiet.
****I will most likely have to find the big boss and ask him for advice*** she thinks as she waits for Seris to proceed...*** I do hope Seris won’t mind to stay here and look after Arthur while I’m gone*** she wonders becoming a little anxious at the thought of leaving him alone…well...nearly alone.
OOC: Just for your information:In order of power from most important/power to least importamt/weakest etc...
THE ORDER OF THE SHURGUTAL (the Elders and friends)
The elders (the white hand): made up of 5 members ..1 thumb and 4 fingers ...(the eldest and his 4 praetors)
-Head of the elders : The While thumb (the big boss) known as the eldest...
-4 lieutenants: each a finger of the white hand...usually the most powerful and most loyal riders of their era who's job was to keep a watchful eye over the other riders and to govern over the others as a sort of secret unit.
These 5 riders would also be in the grand council run by the head rider (the last who had been Vrael) all would hold immense power...
This concludes the Elders...after that we have:
-The head Shurgutal and 'known' leader of the riders..(it was Vrael) (The Eldest was never allowed to be both the leader of the Elders and the Leader in general...niether could vrael ever have become the Eldest)
-15 other Shurgutal masters (5 of which would be the elders) who's main mission was to lead the other riders and to train new riders...
and last but not least many other lower riders as well as apprentices at max 16 at a time (all in training with one of the masters)
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Only Vreal and the other 'full' masters would have known about the hand..and have respected them...as leaders all in their own rights
(So Galbatorix (the king)...who never reached the rank of master would never have known about them..even the elves, other then the masters (riders) wouldn't have known about the elders.
Arthur is a finger of the white hand (which at the moment only has 3 fingers...one thumb and two fingers)
NB: While Vreal was officially known as the leader of all riders...he never had any power over the elders... In return the Elders would have kept out of his business... (though they did try to persuade him at times)
The official leader of all riders though is/was Vrael...
Note: Oromis is a master so he would know about the elders...(though he knows better than to tell other (non masters...only proven masters ) about them
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Known riders and elders: (at present)
- The eldest (not named yet..only known (by us readers as the eldest, thebig boss or the while thumb)
-Arthur Galbatorix... One of the fingers of the white hand ...elder currently..second in command of the elders) (he was there before Alfabre joined)
-Alfabre Abr Celobre ...Also one..and last of the elders ..a finger of the white hand...
Arnor Magius Galbatorix (the king) ..other than supreme 'false' self acclaimed ruler of Alagesia and head of the now gone Forswornes (though Alfabre and Arthur are actually members of the Forswornes) and evil master mind... nothing worth mentioning.
Eragon ...second son of Morzan and bother to Murtaigh...rider and newest head leader of the riders (what Vreal was) Since the elves don't know about the elders, Eragon was made leader (he is the only other known rider besides Oromis , the king and now Murtaigh)..I guess this makes Eragon a master (in training) Note: because Eragon has been made head rider..he automatically can not become the eldest...
Murtaigh ...First Son of Morzan and brother to Eragon...rider in service to the king (most likely unwillingly)
Oromis: ..Master Rider..of a forgotten era..no further titles...and since he is handicapped /crippled its unlikely that he will .
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Seris...once your dragon hatches you would become an apprentice in training...and later a rider...once you have proven yourself...a master from there we shall see... [/color]
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Post by Seris Bjartevarin on May 12, 2007 0:33:41 GMT -5
OOC: Oh, I know that very well. It's not like you to keep things under your hat that could add in more suspense or drama.
Okay..
BIC:
When Diamond tried to reassure her, saying that she probably never foresaw being in this situation, Seris chuckles humorlessly and murmured, "That's the understatement of the year.. for more than a couple of reasons.. but I'll adapt.. it's my job..." Then she added in a grim voice in her own head, ***Or, more accurately, one of the prime reasons I was chosen for my job...*** She suppressed a sigh as she thought of the Varden and the mission that she had been sent on. It felt like so far from here to the Beor Mountains.. After all, they were the only home she had known, and everyone she knew, whether they trusted or accepted her or not, was there. At least, they were there before she left; by now, they were likely still discussing the move to Surda or even in the middle of it...
Then Diamond went on to ask her help with Arthur, and Seris nodded. "Of course," she said, nodding, though she had to fight off a shudder when the dragon referred to him as 'the body.' She quite understood what Diamond meant, though she was still somewhat uncertain about how best to move Arthur's dead weight; he was certainly in no position to help bear it. Of course, after the Battle of Farthur Dur, Seris had helped to move the wounded, and later the casualties, from the battlefield, as all of those who had not been wounded (or whose wounds were minimal, as in Seris's case, for she bore a scar on her arm as a reminder of the battle) were expected to do their part; but he was taller than anyone she had carried before, and so he probably weighed more.
However, as she lifted him off of Diamond's back, she found him surprisingly light -- at least, lighter than most of those she had carried from the battlefield. She didn't know if this was his normal weight or if it seemed less because of everything that had already occurred that day, but either way, it was a bearable weight, and Seris was more than happy to carry it after what he had done for her.
As she followed Diamond inside, she realized why exactly Arthur hadn't been able to stay on his dragon's back: though she was no clumsy rhinoceros, Diamond was clearly more suited to the air than the ground. They proceeded into what looked to have once been a very huge, marvelous hall, though it seemed to need a little spring cleaning at the moment. Seris really couldn't blame the Riders, though; those who were left certainly had more important things to do than to keep up this little hideaway.
Diamond proceeded to explain about this place and where the various rooms were. Seris actually found it quite interesting, as she had always been curious about history and many other things, even though it wasn't her primary concern while she was training with the Varden. The dragon then gave instruction for her Rider to be laid on one of the straw beds, and the nineteen-year-old did so as carefully as she could, though it was hard to lie a ten-year-old gently onto a flat surface, much less a grown man.
Seris returned to find Diamond in the huge empty place which seemed to have been designed for dragons, and sat down cross-legged on the floor a few feet away. The dragon had given her permission to ask questions, and it didn't take the young Varden member long to decide which one she would ask first. A few hours ago, it might have, but since then.. well, things had changed somewhat, to say the very least.
"Can you tell me.. what exactly happened?" she asked a little uncertainly, her green eyes meeting Diamond's. "Arthur.. well, he tried to explain, but I'm not really sure. I was very confused, and he wasn't making much sense, and it was hard for him to talk, anyway..." Her voice trailed off, but her mind continued to run through what she remembered, as if trying to reorder it and make more sense of it. She still wasn't entirely sure about this other dragon yet, either... The chance of it being the one in the egg had occurred to her, but she wasn't sure if it was possible for a dragon that hadn't even been hatched yet to do something like that. Of course, she knew that dragons were innately magical creatures.. but nonetheless...
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Post by ??? (To be decided) on May 12, 2007 6:40:14 GMT -5
Diamond watched Seris as she struggled with her riders body. She would have helped, but she knew pretty well, that she would only have been in the way. So she left Seris alone instead. ***Sleep well…my rider ***she thinks as Arthur’s body is finally laid to rest ***Ill find a way to bring you back...I promise***
After a short while Seris, who now had Diamonds full attention asks her first question:
"Can you tell me... what exactly happened?" Seris asked. Diamond looks at her and considers the best way to tell her about what had just happened to her… ***She has the right to know the full truth concerning the incident…so …**** "Arthur... Well, he tried to explain, but I'm not really sure. I was very confused, and he wasn't making much sense, and it was hard for him to talk, anyway..." Seris continues to say… Diamond nods then starts to explain.
>>>What I’m about to say might…worry or disturb you…but I feel you have the right to know…the full truth concerning what happened…<<< >>>However…if at any time you wish me to stop…ill be more than happy to do so…<<<
>>> I’ll be frank…<<<>>>A dragon took over partial control of your body…simple as that…no buts, ifs or ahs…that’s what happened… end of story…good bye…>>> (She manages a small smile) She lets this sink in… then she continues.
>>>When I started to fly…I apologize for the flight… I know very well that it wasn’t gentle…a dragon… (She glances at her pouch) most likely the dragon in the egg…entered your mind. <<<<
>>>This most likely took place due to great discomfort felt by the dragon in question…and all this dragon most likely ever wanted to do is find out what had just happened and caused its great discomfort.<<<
>>>Now…let me first tell you…we dragons…and riders alike…constantly enter others minds…to gather information about who we meet…its one of our greatest advantages over others…besides frying…. healing or blessing others with our magical powers…which we used a lot in the past to quickly and effectively settle disputes amongst commoners like yourself…and to know in advance whether someone will attack us or not.. <<<
>>>It comes natural to us ...and if you were ever to become a rider…and there is a high chance that it might actually happen…you will do the same…I guarantee it to you…either we do it…or we die…it’s the way it is…<<< >>>We do however limit our intrusions into the minds of friends, as it can be… annoying at times to say the least..<<<
>>So, now that you know about our mind reading capabilities…let continue…<<<
>>>As I said the dragon, most likely only entered your mind with the intent to gather information about its surrounding, the surrounding which it otherwise wouldn’t be able to see…the hitch however is, unlike other intrusions into peoples minds, this one is different…<<<
>>>Normally we aren’t even noticed by the person we infiltrate …and we do them no harm… usually its not even accepted by our kind to cause any harm...or discomfort to the other....unless we are battling them in a wizards duel….which is when two magicians try to enter each others minds, in an extremely dangerous battle to control or kill the other…the exception being interrogations…which I know people like yourself have to go through...when entering Farthen Dur…<<<… >>> In you’re case however… the dragon entered your mind with full force…and this caused the headaches and other side affects which you were feeling <<<
>>>We noticed that your eyes changed their colour…that’s …usually normal…and it always happens when a dragon and its rider combine their sences to see as one…<<<
>>>When combined the rider gets the ability to see in much the same way a dragon can see…in certain situations the rider can also hear and taste and smell like a dragon and in even rarer…extremely rare situations in fact…the rider can also gain the ability to feel like a dragon…<<<
>>>Now I won’t hide it from you that this hasn’t been done for…I don’t know…thousands of years…its so rare in fact that even to us dragons its little more than a myth.<<<(the feeling part)
>>>In fact the only reason I know about it is because I’m actually a member of royalty…dragon royalty…my mother’s the leader of all of the dragons in Alageasia…<<<
>>>Now…during the time when the dragon was in your mind…you were in great danger of being forced out of your own body…not just your mind…<<< >>>In fact if Arthur hadn’t joined into the battle to fight to save you….I’m afraid you wouldn’t really be here anymore<<<< >>>It was his actions which saved you from a most gruesome fate…worse than death itself…in fact…you would never have died ..instead you would just be floating around somewhere… alive but not bale to do anything…for ..I don’t know…eternity perhaps…<<<
With this Diamond stops speaking and lets the severity of what she had just said sink in… After a while she adds: >>> remember…the dragon which attacked you most likely never intended to cause you any harm….in fact…if it’s the dragon in the egg…it probably never even understood what it was doing in the first place…<<< >>>It would be a shame if your first experience with it were to stop you from becoming its rider…<<< she says, thinking it the best time to bring up the issue.
>>>I don’t know if Arthur told you...but while he was ...rooting… through your memories to learn about you he also made contact with the dragon…in the egg<<< >>>It seems to me, that it has taken quite an interest in you…who knows…maybe the little tangle you had with it, strengthened your ties with it<<<…>>>One of these days you might wake up to find that you have gained someone during the night<<< Diamond says kindly to Seris…
>>>If it happens…Congrats….that would make you the 8th rider in existence at the moment…hmm... you look surprised…did you really think Galbatorix could defeat us all<<< she asks in a smug voice…
>>>Any other question? <<< >>Oh yes...you do realize that anything we say here does not leave this Cave...right?<<<
With this she looks dangerously at Seris...as if saying don't you dare to say no...
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Post by Seris Bjartevarin on May 12, 2007 23:24:52 GMT -5
Seris sat still and quiet, and listened to Diamond's explanation carefully. Part of it, she had guessed, or had been told; but, then again, part of it was quite new (and somewhat strange), as well. So, it was thought to be the dragon in the egg... She wasn't entirely sure what she thought about that, but she didn't have a lot of time to do much thinking, because a moment later, the dragon said something else that attracted her attention.
***If I.. were to be a Rider?*** she thought, somewhat shocked. Perhaps it might seem strange, but she had never truly considered that possibility before. Certainly, she had wondered what it might be like, particularly after Eragon and Saphira came to Farthen Dur, and she had pretended to be a Rider in play with the other Varden orphans, but it wasn't anything that she had ever seriously thought might happen. And yet, Diamond seemed to think it possible.. if not likely.
Then Seris repressed the urge to grimace as Diamond mentioned the so-called "interrogations" in Farthen Dur.. ***Torture out the truth sessions, more like,*** she thought bitterly. ***The Varden will only be better without those bald sadists, anyway.*** It was true that the Twins were not much missed among the Varden.. except perhaps by certain members of Du Vrangr Gata, who had worshipped the ground they walked on.
Seris's right eyebrow twitched upward slightly in interest as Diamond mentioned dragon royalty. She had never heard of any sort of dragon hierarchy, though it was quite the interesting idea for the nineteen-year-old. She tried to imagine dragons at the height of their power, and wondered about their doings and their society before Diamond's next words cut in and her attention snapped back.
Suppressing a shudder at the dragon's ghastly description, Seris kept her eyes trained on Diamond's, though again her mind flew away for a second, trying to decide what such a fate would be like. It certainly did seem to be worse than death, for at least in death one might have peace.. perhaps.. whatever peace was. It would most likely drive one mad very quickly, to exist in that form...
Then Diamond began to speak again, and Seris found herself actually shocked by what the dragon had to say. ***So that's why.. she thought I might be a Rider.. but wouldn't it make the dragon less likely to choose me, considering all that has happened?*** Of course, she knew little if anything about the topic, and she realized that; but it was still quite the confusing prospect.
***Gained someone...*** she thought slowly. ***An interesting way to word it. I suppose it would be true, however.. Quite a strange idea to try to get used to, though...***
Then Diamond went on, and Seris's eyebrow raised slightly again. ***So there are seven Riders now,*** she thought curiously. She had wondered if there were any others that she didn't know about after meeting Arthur -- at least, after she had met him and Diamond and got over the initial shock. ***Galbatorix certainly isn't as effective as an extinguisher of life as he thought himself, then.. and as so many others thought him, as well... I wonder how they have managed to stay hidden all these years...?***
At last, Diamond posed one last question, and Seris was somewhat surprised at the intensity of her voice as she did so. It was rather as if she expected a no answer just for spite, or maybe the nineteen-year-old was imagining things. "Of course," she said, trying her best not to let it show in her voice how obvious she thought this answer was. In fact, perplexed as she was as to why Diamond would have found it necessary to ask this question, she entirely forgot that she had been given permission to ask another question of her own.
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Post by ??? (To be decided) on May 13, 2007 6:15:08 GMT -5
Diamond nodded and began to smile again as Seris said “ Of course” >>>Of course<<< she answers back…kindly >>>I knew you would…sorry that I even thought that you might do something that stupid<<< she says happily feeling a little ashamed of having doubted her. But times were too risky to allow careless mistakes…. For the next minute Diamond considers whether to tell Seris more. ***Well…I am going to need her help…if I’m going to find a way to help Arthur…*** ***Besides…if the thumb does come here…she will know…everything*** ***No…I just don’t have the right to say more…not just now*** ***I just can’t do it…I have sworn to uphold these secrets…and I will*** But then it dawns on her….***Secrets?...there won’t be any secrets if I just sit here*** …***at least none worth telling***
Staring into space for the next few minutes, Diamond considers her next best possible move…what ever she did…Seris would find out about the whole truth anyway…the eggs and the elders…their mission…the last hope against Galbatorix…***maybe its for the best…we could use another member ..especially a rider…should it happen …on our side.*** ***Well at least I can keep what she finds out to a minimum…..of course it would help if she became a rider*** she thinks as she continues to ponder…
Taking another look at her pouch were the egg lay she sighs then she looks back at Seris…
>>>Seris…Could I ask you a favour?<<< she asks suddenly. Without waiting for her to answer Diamond continues to speak…
>>>Actually to be truthful…its more an order…but it would make me feel better if you did it willingly…the fact is… I’m not really going to give you much of a choice about it<<< she says feeling a little guilty at that moment.
***There is just too much at stake… I don’t have a choice*** she reminds herself… **Oh well...I might as well tell her some of it…indirectly***
>>>Seris, The fate of all of Alagesia might depend on what happens today…and over all the fate of the Varden and of the last remaining wild dragons…<<<>>So sorry but its too important…I don’t even have the freedom…or the right to give you a choice…for that I’m truly sorry<<<<
>>>I’m going to have to… (She ponders what word to use)…make an orderly request…that you stay behind here to look after Arthur, until I return….<<< (Which shows that Diamond really trusts Seris…with her life…as if something where to happen to Arthur….) >>>I might as well tell you what I’m about to do…since you’re going to find and have the right to know anyway…so…<<< Taking a deep breath she continues to speak… >>>Please keep in mind that what I say now…is highly secret…and if any of this leaks out…if could cause devastating damage of all of our hopes…and the ultimate destruction of the Varden…not the mention all hope for peace in Alagasia…I really hope your ready for this<<< >>>While I can’t and I won’t order you to take another vow to swear not to tell another soul about anything I say..or anything you will see here after…unless we tell you too that is…it might be advisable to do so..<<< >>>However…<<<
>>>Seris…I’m going to find our supreme leader…the last remaining…(now in a tired voice)er…oh what the heck<<< (Back in a normal tone)>>>>….the last remaining ‘real’ Elder of the old order, known to exist…<<<< >>>He is Arthurs…and with that my boss and master, and our leader in this desperate time…I hope that he will know what to do to save Arthur...and hopefully to bring him back<<<<>>>…if not…well…I don’t even want to think about it…<<< >>>I’m telling you all this as he will most likely come here…and it would be best if he knows that he can count on everybody…<<<
>>>He is very old…and desperately ill…I’m afraid this might be his last journey…just that you know<<<>>>However, even so…while his power may be less than Arthurs at the moment (in his death like state)…well…close to it she says looking at Arthurs body … his wisdom is outmatched…if he doesn’t know what to do…then nobody does<<<
>>>Even so…he is the last remaining link to an old Era…once, one of the most powerful riders ever to live…one of the 5 greatest and most powerful riders known to exist in fact…so…don’t underestimate him…<<<By the way…he is very proud…and very...very… ancient…and that’s not an understatement…I’m not sure but he should be close to the 3000 now…looks like illness has finally caught up with him though….<<< (remember he is an elf…elves don’t die unless slain…or otherwise killed by illness etc)
>>>This is going to be a difficult time for you…and if I don’t return you will most likely die here….even if your dragon hatches you won’t have enough time to learn to fly before both of you starve..<<<< >>>Yes Seris…I know its harsh…but…I’m afraid I am going to leave you here, trapped in this cave…with no chance of escape…with nothing else but the food you can find in the storage area …somewhere in the Riders sleeping quarters…and what ever meat I will bring back to you before I leave…<<< >>>I will go on a hunt…now …and ill bring you back what I can…after that…only time will tell<<<
With that Diamond stands up and starts to go to the cave opening… >>>Time is not on our side…You should be safe here…<<< and with that she disappears through the opening from where they had entered the cave… >>>>>>>>>>>> About an hour later she returns with 2 cows …in her claws… One cow is dead the other animal is unconscious… Dropping the animals on the ground she says: >>>I would have brought all of them back alive but that one<<< she says motioning towards the dead cow<<< had other plans…<<< (The cow which is still alive can be kept alive…and in this way won’t start to rot)
>>> I know there is a hidden steam ...or waterfall some where in the back of this cave network...somewhere...so, hopefully that will do you for water…<<< (It falls down from above and into the cave….)(Makes you wonder how huge the mountain is…if it stretches down for kilometers from the ledge at the entrance…and still is low enough for water to run into it from a stream/river above.)
>>>Ok…ill leave you now…<<< she says after a short while…>>>One last bit of advise….don’t go and look over the ledge in the entrance…I won’t be here to save you if you fall…<<<
>>>Ill see you soon<<< and with that Diamond was gone…leaving Seris…and Arthur to their fates…alone… (With that she left the cave and flew away) But not before she had somehow managed to deposit the pouch with the dragon on to the ground...
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Post by Seris Bjartevarin on Jun 28, 2007 0:18:40 GMT -5
Seris was literally dumbfounded at all that Diamond told her. She could not speak, she could not even bring herself to move aside from breathing; she simply sat and listened, and tried to absorb what she was told. ***That's.. definitely.. not quite expected.*** Even her normally sharp mind was having a hard time wrapping itself around everything that it was supposed to be taking in. At last, just before Diamond left to go hunting, Seris managed to find her voice: "I understand." It wasn't really a voiced acceptance of all that Diamond had said, but that was the sentiment behind it, and she figured that Diamond knew that, as she had known pretty much everything else so far. Anyway, she couldn't make herself say anything else at the moment, so it would have to do.
The young Varden member still didn't move for a long time. It was typical of Seris to examine logically her situation and the possibilities within it, but at the moment she could only seem to find two: Diamond returned quickly with this Rider Elder, obviously the most preferred option; or, two, she didn't return at all, or at least not in time. In that event, both Seris and Arthur would likely die, and hence Diamond, as well. This was definitely not the outcome that Seris would chose given the choice, but obviously, she didn't have the choice; no one really did, unless you believed in fate or some unseen power.
At last, Diamond returned, two cows carried in her talons. Seris's right eyebrow raised with mingled curiosity and amusement, but she said nothing. The dragon left the animals on the ground, then proceeded to explain about the hunt and to tell her the location of a stream of water.. at least, what she guessed was the location. Seris decided immediately that she had better search for it soon, in case it proved hard to discover. Then, with a last warning not to look over the cliff, Diamond left, leaving Arthur, Seris, and the dragon egg behind.
Seris breathed a sigh and murmured to herself, "Well, one thing's for certain.. when my mother left me with the Varden all those years ago, she certainly never saw this coming. Not that I or anyone else did, for that matter..." She stood up and looked around, as if trying to decide how she had gotten into this situation. ***I wonder.. what they would have thought, could they see me now. I wonder what they looked like.. what kind of people they were...*** Then she shook her head, brushed back the short black hairs that had fallen out of her braid, and walked over to look at Arthur.
Those bright green eyes observed him carefully for a moment, and then Seris put a hand on her hip as a strange, wry half-smile crept across her face. "You're gonna make it, Rider," she told him firmly, not a trace of doubt in her voice. "I can tell. You're not gonna give up easy; and we're not gonna give up on you." If Arthur had been conscious, he would likely have noticed that Seris's voice had an accent now, one which she usually hid so as to hide any trace of her origins; and also that, while no one was watching, her manner and speech were much less formal, much more like it had been while she was growing up among the orphans in Farthen Dur. He might also have wondered why she was so certain about this idea; but even if he had been able to ask, Seris would not have been able to answer. It was just one of those things that she felt, that she knew, and that somehow she had no doubts about even though there was no tangible proof. Call it a hunch or a gut feeling if you would, but Seris's were usually right on the money.
Now Seris crossed her arms and eyed in turn the dead cow, the unconscious one, the storage area, and the direction in which Diamond had said she could find water. Finally she eyed the dragon egg suspiciously, as if she half expected it to spontaneously explode. ***Well, time isn't waiting for me to make up my mind,*** she thought dryly. "I suppose I'd best start with you," she said aloud to the unconscious cow as she walked over to it. After all, it might wake up at any time, and she put no great faith in the intelligence of livestock; horses, yes, but cows? It might lose its head and leap off the cliff. Then of what good would it be to anyone?
Still, the problem remained of how to keep it from doing just this. After surveying the cow for a moment and pondering the huge hall she was in, she gazed at the tables which still stood in even rows. ***A few of those could work,*** she thought slowly, ***assuming they can be moved, and the creature doesn't try too hard to get past them.*** She had to try, though, and so Seris walked over to one of the tables and tested it; not bolted down, and though a little heavy, nothing that she couldn't manage. Twenty minutes later, she had a nice corral-type barricade of tables enclosing the still unconscious animal. She was glad that the tables happened to be around four feet wide, as, turned on their side, that should be about the right height for the "fence." If the cow was not overly frightened by the darkness that was steadily creeping into the cave, and Seris managed to find something for it to eat, it shouldn't put up too much of a fuss about its new arrangements. At least, not yet.
With a sigh, Seris swept a strand of jet-black hair out of her green eyes and turned her attention to the dead cow. "You're next, pal," she told it as she approached, slipping out of its hiding place (strapped tightly to her right thigh, hidden beneath her skirt) a blade about five inches long. It wasn't really made for this type of job, but it would have to do; the throwing daggers inside her vest certainly wouldn't. The corners of the girl's lips twitched upward as she remembered the advice given by her master in weapons training. A hard-of-heart man in his forties who had joined the Varden for the precise purpose of causing as much damage to the Empire as he could after they had killed his wife and daughter, Wilon Shanks had a single phrase which he lived his life by, and which he had told to Seris when he realized her ability with close combat weaponry: "Carry an arsenal, and even if they bring you down, you'll bring 'em with you." He had carried out this philosophy, as well, until the day he died; the day he died in the Battle of Farthen Dur, to be precise. He was one of the last who Seris had carried back, after she had found him leaning against a stone, a spear-point in his chest and a sword in each hand.
However, Seris's survival skills master had carried a different view: "Take only what you must, but enough supplies to outlast a delay." Seris had simply told him that was she carried was what she must, not an unnecessary burden, though she never really expected him to understand that. He was one of those who still saw the possibility of a nonviolent end to the conflict, an optimist to the point of being blind to the world. Seris, and most of the Varden, had never quite understood that view.
Next, Seris sighed and decided that she would have to begin the search for that water that Diamond had told her about while there was still some light left. There were candles on the table, but as far as Seris could see, no way to light them. Resorting to the small pack she had brought with her, Seris retrieved some flint, though it was much harder to light a candle by this method than a fire; and speaking of fire, where was the wood around this place? If they had a fire, there had to be wood, but she didn't see any. Maybe there was some in the storage area; if there wasn't, she might have to try to burn the tables and chairs. Marvelous.
With another sigh, Seris began to go deeper into the cave, but before she had taken a dozen steps, she stopped and turned around. The dragon egg was still lying there on the cave floor, not far from the home-made corral of overturned tables that enclosed the cow. Seris surveyed it for a moment, then crossed back to the other side of the cavern and retrieved it. She didn't know exactly why, but she still felt like she should take it with her, protect it. Maybe because that had been Arthur's job, or maybe because she was somehow becoming connected to it. Seris didn't really think about it; she just carried it gently with her as she made her way into the farther reaches of the cavern.
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Post by ??? (To be decided) on Jul 1, 2007 7:54:05 GMT -5
OOC: ok…it looks like your not going to take up the offer to write a few diary type stories…or maybe I havn't given you enough time....anyway.. ill continue… If you still want to do so you will just have to write around what I add…
Since Diamond isn’t here and since Arthur isn’t in any shape to do much I found it difficult to write a story without using a small bit of ‘indirect’ god modding (I said what you did in the past week) If you don’t like it tell me and Ill change it.(though I hope I won’t have to)
We now move about 1-2 weeks into the future.
BIC:
Around one week later. ***
A lonely cow is silently…. quietly , standing in a makeshift enclosure which looked like in great need of repair. Taking another look at a dent which she had created only yesterday the cow gives the table another kick and listens with pleasure as she hears a crack. Giving the makeshift fence a push she watches with excitement as it breaks in half.
Immediately, releasing a loud “Mooo” of victory he cow leaps forward breaks out of her prison…knocking over another table with a loud crash.
This time nobody would stop her…this time she would not let the evil hag catch her and lead her back…oh no, not this time, the cow thinks with excitement as she makes a rush for the cave opening.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Meanwhile, at the same time, in a small room nearby Arthur is lying on a small bed. Still in a stupor like coma, a week has now passed since Diamond had left him and Seris alone…to their fates. During all of this time Arthur had not even moved a single muscle…he just lay there on the bed. His skin is white and it had turned icy cold a few days ago, yet he still had a heart beat…a very quiet and weak heart beat, perhaps, but still a heart beat.
Resting beside his bed in a small basket on a small table, lies the black egg, the same black eeg which Seris had found, what seemed like to long ago to her by now. Seris had placed it there on the first day saying that Arthur could use the extra company while she wasn’t there. She didn’t know why she felt that way, she just felt better knowing that the two things…the two beings she valued more than anything else at the moment where beside each others, in a place where she could easily keep an eye on both of them. True, she usually was at Arthurs (and the eggs) side, reading a book which she had found in one of the rooms. She had been quiet interested in it when she first found it and had been reading it ever since. ‘Old ancient spells, The art of magic, volume one for beginners, an introduction to a riders life’ it had said on the cover. However she also had other duties such as to look after the stubborn old cow which Arthurs dragon, a huge white dragon, Diamond had left behind, before she had left to search for Arthurs master.
Diamond had not told Seris how long she had expected to be, but it was clear that the dragon wanted to be back before Seris was dead from starvation…or at least she hoped she would be. One thing had been clear though, it would be a long time.
At this very moment Seris was again sitting in a chair near the bed, reading the book, when suddenly a loud crack echoed through the cave into the room…followed by a huge moo, which was followed again a few seconds later by another crash, then a huge squeal, which quickly grew gradually quieter as if it where moving away at a high speed.
After escaping from her prison, the cow had raced right towards the caves opening and after rushing out, had been totally surprised to find that she had, literally, run out of ground. For a single second, she seemed to be hovering in mid air, then with a frightening, sickening squeal of horror she started to fall deep into the crevice…never to be seen again…her high pitched squeal fading into the darkness…as she fell out of sight. OCC: ok…I agree that was just nasty…but as the saying goes, things have to get worse before they can get better… **grins***besides I love making your life (Sirises) a misery lol... Ok..your turn
By the way I have a surprise planned ... ...wait and see .
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