Darkwood Valley

[Celsius 5]

Deep in the forest where the mountains met the edge of the tree line, a lone ship was parked and well hidden in the darkness. Inside, three beings were moving about but one in particular was busy with a forth being that was now laying on a medical table and free of the stasis tank. The human man was now completly healed, his wounds were healed and his arm was now mended back together. The woman observing him was writing down and taking notes on his recovery. It was almost time to wake him up. She continued to write while fixing her glasses and prepared an injection. It was full of a fluid that would keep the human safe from infection and sickness since he was outdoors when he was found and in the chill of night. The needle was gently stuck into his skin and given the shot. The woman took some smelling salts and began to run them under his nose which got a responce. He was almost naked on the table except for a small medical sheet that covered his pride and he was kept warm. When he began to stir, he would hear a voice speaking to him.
"If you can hear me, wake to the sound of my voice".

[Abel Tesmihr]

In his sleep, Abel felt movement around his body. The cool, water-like substance that had embraced his form seemed to disappear, and a cold air suddenly enveloped him. It had taken him awhile to finally reclaim his senses, and slowly his eyes opened. His vision was blurred, and all he could see was a blinding light, but as his vision cleared he began to make out his surroundings. He appeared to be in some sort of unfamiliar lab or medical room, and noticed that he had been stripped of all of his equipment and clothing, though this was a minor detail to him as he noticed someone in the room with him. Pale skin and silvery-white hair had given him the impression that this was one of the sisters he had met before, though this one seemed quite different in appearance than any he had remembered seeing. She had been writing notes down, unaware that he had awoken at that moment. Once her eyes had met his, he finally managed to speak.

"W...where....am I?"

[Celsius 5]

"Well one place you are not is outside by the lake. Does that make any sense to you? Anyway, you were found outside by my twin girls. You were in bad shape and broken but you are fully healed now".
The woman stepped into the light and she appeared to resemble Celsius and the sisters. Though she didn't have the white skin but had the same white hair like they did and a pair of silver eyes behind a pair of glasses. She wore a white medical coat with a simple white shirt under it and a pair of black pants and shoes. She was writing down the man's status on her notes before he spoke. She needed him to remain on the lab table for a bit longer till his muscles were more relaxed and his body able to feel again. At the time being, his body was a bit numb from the liquid.
"You are in good hands now. Just try to take it easy and soon you will be on your way".

[Abel Tesmihr]

Abel gave her a confused look for a moment as she spoke to him, then sort of closed his eyes and shook his head a bit. It wasn't a shake to clear his head of any aches or the like, but rather a gesture of irritation. As far as not being at the lake, he was pretty sure he could have drawn that conclusion on his own. He wasn't fond of being in a location he was unaware of, though he did note that his body seemed healed and well, thanks to this woman. For now, he would welcome her hospitality, as it was the least he could do at that point. He sat up, keeping the blanket wrapped around his midsection to preserve his modesty as he gave her his full attention. He noted the twin girls in question, who seemed to be standing outside of the lab room they were in, then turned his gaze back to the woman.

"I thank you for your care m'lady. I do not recall having seen or heard of you before. I am Abel, and you are?"

He asked, trying to be as respectful as possible despite his lingering weariness. He remembered the last time he had awoken in a lab like this, and he felt quite the same way. His body had just overcome terrible wounds, and was just beginning to regain its strength.

[Celsius 5]

"I am Gemini. It's a pleasure and you are correct. We have not revealed ourselves since our landing" . Just as Gemini finished speaking, two young girls came in the room and stood on either side of her hugging their mother's legs.
"And these two are Cirra and Alta, my daughters". The two small twins gave shy waves and watched the stranger with wide, silver eyes.
"You should take it easy, you are still under minor effects from the recovery tube. Your body is a bit numb and your muscles will find their strength again soon enough. Just don't try to walk or move to much for now". Gemini sent the two girls out of the room but they remained close by and peeked in through the clear panel on the door. The woman walked to a nearby chair and took a seat. She wanted to ask a few questions but figured the stranger named Abel had more and would let him ask and speak first. Perhaps he might have the info she wanted to hear.

[Abel Tesmihr]

"The pleasure is all mine Lady Gemini. And it is a pleasure to meet you too, little ones."

Abel said, greeting the twin daughters with a kind smile. As the two left the lab, Abel once again turned his attention to Gemini, who had relocated herself to another seat. Despite having just recovered from his wounds, Abel couldn't help but feel like his body had grown stronger. Due to his past life involving much fighting, and his recent travels and adventures keeping him quite active, his body had already been honed physically into a prime fighting state, but after this woman had nursed him back to health, he felt like he had just finished years of rigorous exercise and training. Once the post-medical weariness left him, he would feel ready to take on anything. He wanted to question her as to her methods of treatment, but felt it would insult the favor and instead decided to start with other inquiries.

"May I ask what it is that had brought you here Lady Gemini? Forgive me for noting, but you look quite similar to a group of sisters that live in Darkwood Valley. Are you familiar with them?"

Her resemblance to Celsius and the other sisters was uncanny, and something in the back of his mind told him she indeed had some sort of connection with the group, if not directly related to them. If that had been the case, how many more of these 'sisters' resided out there? Who were they?

[Celsius 5]

When Abel mentioned the "sisters", the bioweapon project popped up in her mind. Without warning, Gemini popped up from her chair and immediately asked about this.
"Can you tell me where they are?! They are indeed all sisters and yes, I myself am a part of their group. I was the final number in our line before the project was cancelled. Then the pirates abducted us and used one of the girls as a sinister plot. It's a complected story". Gemini sat back down and the two girls came back in and joined her.
"A few years ago a project was issued by the G.F.S to try and create humans with cells in them that could heal the body faster and give them strong attributes such as strength and speed. Two scientists donated their cells for the project and soon we were created. However shortly afterward the project was terminated. Fearing for us, one of the scientist who donated her cells, had us loaded onto a ship that would take us to a secluded planet where the experiment could continue and we could be "awakened". However before this destination was reached, a space pirate fleet captured the ship and raided it. Somehow I was the only one recovered and it was assumed the other "sisters" were destroyed. Before my awakening, the young female scientist, noticed that in my stasis tank was a strange, egg shaped sack. When I was finally awoken, the sack "hatched" and my two girls were born. It turned out that I was given a genetic code that allowed me to reproduce should something happen to myself. The trauma of the pirate raid must have induced something within my body. I have been living with the female scientist, Dr. Allison Lock, for quite some time and have been her personal assistant. Soon though, she sent me out to search for my sisters when we heard of a pirate ship that had been captured by G.F.S forces and learned that they indeed had the experiments on board a ship in this area. Now I am here to find them and finally meet the rest of my family".

[Abel Tesmihr]

Abel was a bit surprised at Gemini's reaction when he had mentioned the sisters, as it seemed to contradict his initial impression of this woman. Despite the fact, he listened to her story, taking in every detail. From what he had gathered, Gemini and the sisters he had met were all part of a human enhancement project, which from what he had heard, had been a common practice in scientific research. He had remembered his mother even mentioning it as something she had researched, though she had ultimately turned away from enhancement and had researched 'rebirth' before she had passed away. The fact that the sisters and this woman were here, however, had been one of the first signs he had seen of a successful research in human enhancement. What was even more astounding was their apparently ability to reproduce, though it seemed selective from what the woman had said. She had children of her own, and Abel remembered the child that Celsius had introduced him to on the floating island.

"You say you were given a genetic code that allowed you to reproduce....one of the other sisters I had met in the valley also seemed to possess this trait. If I remember correctly, they reside within the mountain pass to the west of the valley's forests."

He had told her, wondering if this would surprise her. He had little doubt in his mind about the connection between Gemini and the others, though his real concern is how the others would react to the existence of this woman.

[Cerrera Sinn]

The darkness of twilight soon crept over the valley while the sun set and cast the shadows of the mountains over much of the land. Pretty soon many of the Darkwood residents would come out to embrace the night.

Cerrera was no different. She was wide awake and tending to her new mansion deep within Shadowfang Forest. Cer was outside and tending to a patch of black and purple flowers that grew in the gardens and around the cemetery. Not far from her mother was the young daughter of Cerrera, Asmodeus. She was helping out by planting some Night Shade weeds and some Demon's Breath. Key flowers in the creation of spectral based essences. Though she looked much like her mother, she definitely was her father's child. Lord Ash who lived in the stronghold on the other side of Darkwood had not been around in some time. With Raven gone, Cerrera figured the demon was keeping himself busy with his son. With Raven gone, Cer figured it might be time for him to see his daughter once again. She was growing up into the perfect little demon.

For now though, Cer continued to work with the plants and finally when both were finished, Cer had her daughter head inside to clean up so she could eat soon. Cer in the meantime, went for a bit of a walk. She took the path that went from the front of the mansion to the front gates that kept unwanted visitors out. She opened the gates and they closed by themselves behind her. Two large torches on either side of the gates were lit with purple flames. Cerrera took a nice little walk before dinner and headed into the forest. It wasn't long before ghostly flames gathered and darted about while she walked. Using her own unique succubi power, Cerrera changed her look and began to seek out the thickness of the forest where the light of the three moons could not enter.

[Ash Pyrosphere]

"Ahh the scent of the magma harvest". The demon proudly watched as fresh batches of molten rock were being removed from the volcano's magma chambers just below his stronghold home. Down below, lesser fire demon workers poured the hot magma into vats and allowed it to cool and harden to become turned into soil for market. The newly created soil was rich with growth potential and could be sold to humans for their farms and other needs. The soil itself was what was used in Raven's new greenhouse and also used in various spots through out the valley itself. Not only was the soil ripe for sale, but brought in tons of demand and spoils for both the demon and to give to Eve for the valley. So much was earned with the demon's new business, he had to add a bank wing to the valley's courthouse and library. The one thing that annoyed the demon was the paper work that involved keeping all the sales records and fund collections in tact. "Perhaps it is time I hire more help, with the little lady no longer around, I might have time for an interview or two". The demon smirked and moved away from the edge of the catwalk he moved back and forth on. It wasn't long before the demon's faithful servant arrived and announced to him that dinner was ready and that the "young master" would be joining him as well. "Ahh dinner with the boy, now only if I could get his sister to join him". Ash left with the butler and moved into a large metal lift that took them both to the upper half of his stronghold. They both spoke of Ash's matter at hand and the butler agreed to set up some interviews. Meanwhile, the demon left for the dinning hall where he met up with his son and sat down to a nice dinner prepared by the stronghold cook, Maurice.