The Collapsing World of Shadows (NOW OPEN! pm me first)

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((that is perfectly all right . . . but my plan is to send him The Emissary {Riryn, on the characters page just above Kie} then we can see what happens from there XD even though he tends to be more of a fighter than a conversationalist . . . if everything does not go as planned I can always involve Sabin very easily, so I shall leave it up to you madam))

[Bishie M E L O N Ramune]

((Lol alright that sounds fine to me. We can try it with Riryn first and see how it all goes.))

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((hey, erm . . . where is he heading exactly? XP crap, or would you rather keep that secret?))

[Bishie M E L O N Ramune]

(Lol it's a secret...but I'll let you know that he's heading north, his still in the vampire territory though and the destination really isn't that important. My original idea was he would get distracted from it anyways.))

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Wulf gazed skeptically at the cigarette and the burning plant within, but said nothing. He instead turned his attentions to the girl, sighing slightly, a little uncomfortable at Gabriel's words. "I see no evil in your eyes, but I will let my sister decide. If she finds no fault to convict you of, then you will be free to come and go as you please. Of course if she does find evil, we will surely ask you to leave and go about your business elsewhere. I do not wish to harm you, nor stereotype you -and Aerines is the least judgmental being I know." Wulf tried to give her a smile of reassurance, but it looked more like a grimace as he inhaled some of Gabriel's second-hand smoke. "Would you like to accompany us to have audience with Aerin?" He offered, helpfully.

Barrhin followed obediently after Terran. Uncertain if Terran's comment was directed to him or not, he followed silently without a word.

Alyra caught up to Artim and watched as he panicked at the locked door. The dragon roared in rage as the witch stones exploded on his face. "Crap! Now you've really *ticked him off! Move for a moment, I'll get the door, thank you very much."((would have said something else than 'ticked')) Alyra rushed in to the side of the door and quickly got to work, bending the silver into a small narrow strand. She then manipulated the silver into the keyhole so that it fit every single groove. The door make a "click" sound and swung open. "There you go, no need for blasting these things now is there?" She said smugly.

As Eruadan silently glided through the woods, past the city of Aerin, he spied two figures ahead in the distance. One, who he surmised to be an elf, had an aura that seemed to burn and flicker like grey flames((is that correct, GreyKirby?)); the other had a curiously dull yellow aura, with touches of darkness swirling about it. Eruadan pondered whether it would be wise to stop and inquire for their knowledge of this dark presence, or to continue on his way without drawing attention to himself. He slowed to a fast walking pace. 'It may look curious to an onlooker to be seen in such haste, very well.' Eruadan thought in reason to himself. "My good Elf, have you sensed this disturbance?" He called to Terran in a soft tone as if he were right next to him, though in actuality Terran was still about a hundred feet away; but he knew he would be heard.
((I ish back! ^.^))

[WhiteFireGirl]

(ohh.... x_X *twitch* So lost...could someone give me an update as to where we are right now...? I've been gone due to some computer problems)

[Bishie M E L O N Ramune]

With shadowed words and silent steps I creep in hallowed halls.
With lifeless eyes of jealousy I watch as this world falls.

Kie felt slightly nervous but decided it would be best to get over what ever was happening exactly. "Um I suppose I'll accompany the two of you then." She was still not sure but she had a hope that she would be able to wonder around the forest witho out any troubles.


((Umm well Wulf, Gabriel, and Kie are talking in the elven territory. Um I'm not sure exactly what every one else is doing but um my character Jamile is still in indecisive land not sure where I'm sending or who he's meeting yet))

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Wulf smiled. "Very well then, I guess we shall go to see Aerin, yes?" He said asked looking from Kie to Gabriel. "I will show you the way, come." He said, not as a demand, but a request. He turned and faced the direction that Terran and Barrhin were approaching from, waiting for them to follow.

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Terran could just barely hear a whisper of Eruadan's voice, looking in his direction, then to Wulf . . . he would have to show respect to the one addressing him. As he walked up next to Wuf he stopped abruptly, "I'm sorry, there is some business I need to take care of, besides," he grinned slightly, "you don't need me for this, Gabriel will listen to your instructions since he wants to deliver his message, and Barrhin . . ." he looked to the obedient Lycan and then back to Wulf, "He is a trespasser on your land, and not mine to watch over--though, I do not believe he is a threat to you." he gave Wulf a serious look that seemed to mean "keep an eye on him" and moved over to Eruadan. There was something in his eye, something that looked wise, he was the elder over himself. He tried not to bother him, for he probably had other tasks to perform rather than recieve the input from himself, "I am sorry, I do not have your hearing; what is it that you would have me do?" he said as humbly as he could, removing his hood in respect.
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Artim pocketed the pistol and hurriedly dragged Alrya through the doors unceremoniously plopping her just inside and slamming the doors shut as the skeletons grew nearer. The dragon was about to turn the museum into their own personal funeral pyre, but stopped as it saw the skeletons . . . these were sustenance, the other dragon was involved, and would not take kindly to their deaths if they were to be used. It let out a plume of smoke from it's nostrils in a sigh of annoyance, then left, the area it was standing now a giant molten hole in the road. Artim wondered why the creature fled, but paid it no mind at the moment, he had to secure the artifact. He tilted his head toward the doors to Alyra, signaling for her to either find a way to jam to the doors, or hold the defense there--either way he was already heading toward the very back room of the large building, which seemed almost untouched by the destruction--luck, it seemed. He had to find the vault were they stored their excess attractions.
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Gabriel raised an eyebrow at Wulf, usually Terran would recieve his reports and his valuable company . . . but he never gave him any commands, 'Who does he think he is?' he said with an entertained smile. Gabriel sighed, knowing that the queen would not appreciate his smoking--and crushed the cigarette with his heel. He folded his hands comfortably behind his head and began walking to the tree, purposefully trying to set a pace that would make Wulf have to catch up with him.

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Wulf smiled gratefully to Terran before he walked off. "Of course, thank you so much for your assistance." Wulf put a wary hand on the Lycan's shoulder and sighed. "I apologize for the stress I put you under, let me reassure you that my shadow means you no harm." The shadow ghosted over and perched itself on Wulf's shoulder. Barrhin flinched slightly at the shadow's presence and flashed the Elf a look of uncertainty. Wulf studied the boy's face, a little worrisome. "Terran accepted whatever you may have said, so I will question you no further, I trust Terran's intuition. I will, however, expect you to come and meet the queen, then she will determine your fate. Now tell me, Lycan, what is your name?" Wulf asked him kindly. He then beckoned the boy to follow as he tried to catch up to Gabriel. Barrhin looked down, unsure of what to do. Gathering up some courage, he looked up to the Elf and replied almost sure of himself. "My name is Barrhin." Barrhin shuffled his feet after Wulf, complying to his request, his eyes averted to the ground. Wulf hastened to Gabriel's side. "Do forgive me if I seem rude or demanding, but I worry. The sun is already setting and I fear the creatures that are lulled into the night, for there are dark beasts even here." He said with guilt etched on his face and coating his voice.

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Eruadan inclined his head to Terran, respectfully acknowledging him. He stood there, waiting for the Elf to approach. He was unsure about his intrusion on the group, so he stayed away and unnoticed. "I do apologize for the interruption, my friend. This matter is most urgent though." Eruadan paused and gazed up at the dimming sky. After only four and a half hours of light, the sun had given up its fight for placement in the sky and was surely sinking below the Earth once more. Shadow like creatures stirred in the depths of the forest, howling and shrieking in an ominous joy in the growing twilight. Eruadan gazed sadly to Terran, a small glimmer of hope flickering in his eyes. "I must inquire, for I have felt a dark presence disturb my soul -one whose essence has not been uttered in many millennium. All I ask is for your direction, for this dark Fae is mighty in power and must be stopped while she is awakening. She may very well be the destruction of us all." He finished solemnly. A small dove-like bird perched lightly on a tree in sight of the Elves. It began its mournful song as the sun disappeared from view. A disturbingly distorted shadow encircled the little bird, choking and smothering the life out of the little creature. A small helpless plea escaped the bird, and then it fell silent while the shadow swooped away, cackling maniacally. A pearly tear escaped Eruadan's eyes for the bird, and he gazed down mournfully.

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Alyra looked around and spotted a large, brass statue of a woman standing in the room. 'I hope this is good enough.' She thought as she hurried over to the statue. Slowly, but surely, she started heaving the heavy statue over to the doors. 'Crap that's heavy! I hope it will hold. . . ' She thought as she braced it against the doors. The undead pounded, thrusting themselves against the doors, but they held. Alyra then raced off after Artim, satisfied with the brace; she would catch him soon enough. Seeing him enter a doorway, Alyra sped up to his side. "So," She panted, keeping pace with him. "what exactly are we here for?"

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Morias left the temple, following behind a small group of Necro-Priests. Shadows swarmed around him -all his creations- waiting for instruction. "We advance on the Eldar at Mid Night." He hissed softly. The shadows spun and leaped in a mischievous jubilee, the temperature around Morias dropped ten or twenty degrees in their excitement. Morias, though, didn't notice as walked on, glowering into the night.

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Terran looked to the shadow with a cold hatred, every core of his being told his to destroy it, and every member of its kin from the face of the earth . . . but he was able to hold his powerful emotions at bay, "Direction . . . to the . . ." his eyes seethed at the thought " now-destroyed fae forest she was sealed underneath?" he sighed "With the tectonic shifts it would be difficult for me to give you directions . . . it is over a great mountain range created from the uplifting." he smiled at the opportunity "I could show you, if you wish." he looked around him with a sigh, "I am of little use here at the moment."
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Artim kept walking at a brisk pace, ignoring her question for a moment until he came to the very back of the museum, a giant vault in front of them for the important attractions. He grinned, "This, well, sort-of." he took out a slip of paper and began reading off the large combination to the lock, and began entering it in, sighing at the length.
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Gabriel chuckled, "My young elf, I know what you mean all too well, let's hurry to the . . ." he blinked a bit, confused, "big, tree-thing." he said, a bit embarrassingly. He rolled his eyes at himself, at least when he had a drink in his hand he had a lot more to say.

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Eruadan could see the rage pulsate off Terran's being, a flurry of flaming grey aura erupting from his soul. The grey flame died down quickly to a simmer as Terran gather control; Eruadan surmised. He remained in respectful silence, he knew too well of the emotions of the young; strong, sometimes even reckless. "What unfortunate sadness lie in this world, but this is not all the world has come to. There is much hope yet, my young friend; much to look forward to." The sun's light had completely diminished; the hour of stars had begun, before they too would be enveloped in the black abyss of night. "Your guidance will be much appreciated." He smiled gratefully, nodding and stepping aside. "By your leave, of course."

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Alyra glanced at the enormous vault. "Oh wow. . ." She marveled under her breath. She then watched Artim go to work at the combination, uncertain of his abilities of successfully opening it. "Lets see if he can do it, if not, I may step in." She thought, still a little full of herself from her last success.

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Wulf followed instep with Gabriel, nodding. "Yes, good thinking." He said in agreement, hoping that Kie was following behind them. The creatures' growls and cries grew louder by the second, their bone-chilling shrieks shook any living soul's nerves. Wulf swallowed nervously. "Stay close." He said to the shadow.

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Terran was not happy by that answer, an elder should be more pious and authoritative--but he bowed anyway, "As you wish." he took another look around the area, then started heading toward the ruins of New York.
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There were more bangings from the blocked door, it seemed that it wasn't going to hold for long.Artim bit his lip and hastened his entering of the code as best he could, until he heard a snap-the vault twisted slowly on its hinges-open. Artim sighed with relief and entered the vault as the door was bashed open, the skeletons began working to get by the bronze statue. He motioned quickly for Alyra to follow him as he started to close it.
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((you lead him to Aerin, we can't afford to wait for Kie, we'll just pretend she's following us))

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Eruadan tried not to tarry too far behind, keeping himself three and-a-half steps behind Terran. He kept the loss out of his mind the best that he could, for dwelling on it would invite the darkness in, and that could not be allowed. He smiled appreciative at the life surrounding them, but it fell to a grimace at the screeching things that undulated in the night; which he averted his eyes from hastily. The temperature dropped as the beasts drew ever closer, their own breath dancing like minuscule crystals in the thickening air as they exhaled. Eruadan kept in his mind the thought of bell flowers, which made him smile again -for they were his favorite. "My stature has seemed of not to you, has it, young one?" He asked Terran simply, he could tell he had not impressed on the other Elf much. "Tell me though, friend, by what shall I call you?" Eruadan inquired, curious to learn of this Elf's name and acquaint himself with him. Though impossible as it seems, the darkness continued to grow steadily on, knowing no bounds.

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Alyra grimaced at the skeletons, quickly following Artim into the vault. "Wow, I've never been in anything like this before." She said in awe at the many priceless artifacts. A slight glimmer of greed flashed in her eyes at the sight of the treasures of gold, but she quickly and easily shook it off; this was neither the time nor the place. Gold didn't truly matter in these days now, but it was surprising that dragons hadn't found these riches yet and pillaged the place of them. "So what good would any of these things do?" She asked, tearing her eyes away from the gold and looking to Artim with a look of question in her gaze.

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Wulf hurried on ahead and steadily began to lead the way, shooing twinges of discomfort away. "I don't mean to pry, but how does a vampire become acquainted with the Elves?" He asked Gabriel cautiously; he did not want to offend him from his asking in any way. The Elven city was insight, glowing dully in the distance through the trees; the temperature was already starting to raise.

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Barrhin tried to keep up with the Elf and the Vampire, fear was shaking his whole being. Sighing, Barrhin glared into the darkness hatefully; wishing that he could cause the shadows as much fear and pain as they have caused him. He shot a look of loathing at Wulf's shadow, trying to ignore its presence.

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Morias continued with the group towards the Necro-Temple near the Fae Forest's edge, the darkness of shadows and mist swirling around him. Before his eyes could detect the Temple's presence, the teeming masses of Drow, Vampires, and Necromancers that were surrounding it had flooded into view through the parting of the thick curtain of mist. A tall burly man approached them, he wore heaving black boots, black pants, and his head was masked with an executioner's black hood. His chest was bare and the skin layering the thick cores of muscle was red raw with whip slashes and grotesque wiggling black veins pulsating under his hied, and there was a strap across his chest which held what appeared to be a double-ended scythe. "I've got orders ta tell ya tha' the attack 'ill be at the end o' star-light, by orders o' the King 'im self." He said in a gravely slow voice to the lot Morias was traveling with. Morias shuddered slightly at his failure at grammar, but nodded through narrowed eyes. "Right then," He whispered to them, there was an edge in his voice. "the assault will begin in two and-a-half hours." He waited for a moment, but they just stood there watching him in uncertainty. He glowered in disgust. "What are you doing, you fools?!" He hissed venomously. "Prepare the Golems." With a swish of his cloak, he left them to their task and headed for the front lines, a plan in mind.

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Wulf's shadow bobbed along behind Wulf, easily appearing carefree -almost even giddy. There was nothing though, that was giddy about this being. The creature -although it belong to one of light such as Wulf- was filled with nothing but hate, rage, and darkness; all once part of Wulf himself. It hovered along contently, the nighttime looking as bright as day would to a human, spying the shadows in their true form. The other shadows shrieked and howled in such a way that it sounded like mirth and twisted joy to a solid being's ear, but in actuality those were shrieks of pain and hatred; longing to rip the solid mortals, to make them bleed and shrivel in misery and endless pain. They hated all, even themselves. Wulf's shadow loyally continued to follow, it knew it was different from the others.