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 Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2010 3:41 pm
Luke nodded some, taking off his coat and laying it over Anya to keep her warm. "I hope she does. Lunora would probably feel better to hear something like that." the wolf headed to the door before looking back to Jethrow. "When you're back... I need to speak with you about my sister. There's something you and Anya should have known a long time ago." he muttered, then leaving the room and going to the foyer.
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Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2010 4:04 pm
Willow finally broke through the rows of trees, smiling to herself as she looked at the brilliant castle that had become the home to the famous wizard she'd once trained under, and was glad to do so again. "We're here!" she exclaimed, clasping her hands together and letting them drop in front of her. The building was tall and peaceful, suiting for the legendary wizard and his trainees. "Coming?" she called over her shoulder to the demon who was lagging behind her. There was no change in his expression and she sighed exasperatedly. Still he's said absolutely nothing to me.
Zuko heard the elf exclaim their arrival and his fingers tightened around the knife he held. If this weren't meant for one man only, I might even consider throwing this at you, he thought irritably, though he knew he would never do such. He wasn't like that ruthless, blood-thirsty king. He didn't kill innocent people, as much as his anger would convince him to. There was no response when the elf asked if he'd be coming with her. He just nodded once, lengthening his strides to catch up with her.
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Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2010 4:08 pm
Luke soon reached the large foyer, rubbing the back of his neck some. He opened the heavy front door and sat out on the stoop to wait for these new arrivals that Jethrow spoke of. Yet his mind was not on the new guests, but on his sister.
Lunora headed deep into the castle's gardens. She headed into a small hidden glen and behind a thick curtain of weeping willow branches. This is where she hid a small ornate house. Like a miniature palace. Its paint was fading, but nothing a new coat couldn't fix. She sighed and went into the little palace and into a dark hall. The candles lit themselves at her entrance. There at the end of the large one room decorated very ornately was a scroll. A scroll with a fine eastern portrait. This was her mother's grave.
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Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2010 4:25 pm
Willow watched as the front door opened, and she tilted her head. She hadn't realized that their arrival would be expected, but she figured it was just Jethrow, always watching. Quickly, she headed up the lawn to the steps, tilting her head at the person sitting on the stoop. "Hello," she said tentatively. "I suppose you must be one of the weapons masters around here," she said cheerfully, smiling a little. "Is Jethrow here? The wizard?"
It didn't take long for Zuuko to catch up to the elf, and he frowned as she so carelessly talked to the man on the steps. It didn't take any special signs for Zuuko to realize that he was a demon of some sort. It feels like an ancient power, he thought to himself, still tossing his knife around. At some point, he decided he was done being bored, and he caught the knife, stowing it back in its pouch on his belt.
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Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2010 4:26 pm
There is much to learn in this world. To learn it, you must realize you know nothing.  Jethrow nodded at Luke, a grim look crossing his eyes. "We'll be here," he assured as Luke left. Jethrow glanced over at Anya as she slept, and the room started to become a little hazy for him and he watched as his smoky form began to dissolve. Soon enough, he opened his eyes again, back in his body. Standing, he stretched his arm across his chest, looking down at the far-too-short robes. The door leading into his room was still open from his careless rush before their trip, and the wizard walked quickly, but a little unbalanced, still getting used to the youngr body. It had been years since he'd felt this strong. There wasn't much in the messy closet in his room, but he was able to find a shirt and pants that would fit his taller, broader form. He went back to the study and stood in the center, looking around. "It's certainly a mess in here."
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Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2010 4:31 pm
Luke looked up to see an elf that had addressed him. "Yes. I am one of the weapons masters. And yes he's here. Expecting both of you." the wolf demon spoke, rising to his feet. "I'll take you to him." he said, opening the door for them.
Lunora walked down the length of the room to the grave and she got on her knees on a mat in front of the scroll that hung over candles and burning incense. She looked down at the part of the mat in front of her and sighed. "Please forgive me mother."
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Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2010 4:47 pm
Willow followed the demon quickly, looking around the interior. Expecting us both; wow. There was an ominous feeling exuded from the forces in the building. It was as though eery single person in the castle was upset or worried about something. What could have happened to change the aura of this place in such a short time? she wondered, her senses on high alert now. Perhaps this wasn't the greatest idea. There didn't seem to be any problems with the town as we passed through.
Zuuko sighed and followed after the other two, his hands in his pockets as he looked down as they walked. This place is just another empty building. Nobody wants training anymore, idiot, he thought, glaring at the elf's back. Being here is just going to make things worse, he decided with an almost wistful look over his shoulder at the closed front door. But he wasn't ready to leave the healer yet; he knew his wounds were still healing and he might need assistance from her until he was fully well.
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Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2010 4:52 pm
Luke led the elf and swordsman through the winding halls to Jethrow's room. He sighed quietly and knocked on Jethrow's door. "Jethrow. There are two people here to see you." he said through the door.
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Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2010 5:01 pm
There is much to learn in this world. To learn it, you must realize you know nothing. Jethrow heard Luke knocking and he waved his hand, opening the door with his magic. He smiled welcomingly at the newcomers, bowing his head a little. "Welcome! Willow, it has been quite a while since I've seen you. And who's this tag-along?" He stood in the doorway, appraising the young demon that stood by the elf. That makes four in this castle. I'm not entirely sure this is a smart idea, he thought to himself, glancing over his shoulder at where Anya was sleeping for a brief second. He glanced at Luke, next, knowing that the wolf-demon had something to say to him, and Anya, if she were to wake up. I'm not surprised she's out cold. The prisoning spell that Demetri used to make me age was highly powerful. It must have taken all of her power to lift it.
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Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2010 5:05 pm
Willow smiled back at Jethrow, glad that he could remember her. "It's nice to see you as well. This is..." she trailed off as she realized she hadn't learned the demon's name. "Er, well, he was badly injured and I came across him during the journey. He seems to be a swordsman so I figured he wouldn't mind meeting your weapons masters."
Zuuko looked up as the elf, Willow the wizard had called her, stumbled over his name. It was funny in an odd way to him, and the corner of his mouth twitched as though he was about to smile. Or smirk. "My name's Zuuko," he said in a rough, dark voice. He again almost smirked when Willow raised her eyebrow, having not heard him speak before.
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Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2010 5:08 pm
Luke watched them and looked to the wizard. "I'll come back when you have some free time, Jethrow." he said before heading off to his own room to think and worry.
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Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2010 5:14 pm
There is much to learn in this world. To learn it, you must realize you know nothing. Jethrow frowned as Luke walked away, but just shook his head. There wasn't much the wizard could do when any of the demons were in a mood. "Well, it's nice to meet you, Zuuko," Jethrow said to the demon, not bothering to stick out his hand for a handshake. He could already tell that this wasn't a very friendly demon. "I'm sure you two are exhausted from your journey, and as you heard, I have a bit of business to attend to. Why don't I show you two some guest rooms and let you rest for a bit?" he said pleasantly, closing the study door behind him and leading them towards some of the empty rooms down the hallway.
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Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2010 5:25 pm
Willow frowned a little as the other demon walked away. She eyed Jethrow. He hadn't changed at all since she'd last seen him, though he seemed to be holding many more worries and weights on his shoulders. "Yes, of course. It was a long journey," she said slowly. Though she felt entirely well-rested, she could see that there was indeed something going on with Jethrow and the other demon. Whatever it is, I doubt we should get involved.
Zuuko didn't say anything, just watched the back of the demon as he walked away. Something around here doesn't feel right. He looked back towards the wizard, Jethrow, and just before he shut the door he caught sight of another person collapsed into a chair. Tilting his head, he looked back at the wizard. What is it you're hiding?
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Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2010 5:26 pm
Luke sat in his room on an ottoman, running his fingers through his crimson hair. His wolf ears flopped down as he thought about his sister, wondering where she was and what she was doing. He knew what was on her mind, but not where she was.
Lunora sat on the mat, just staring at the tiled floor it covered. She dared not look up at the portrait of her mother. Her mother had been strong, gorgeous, but most of all, loving. And yet she never got that love. She took her mother's life.
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Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2010 5:43 pm
There is much to learn in this world. To learn it, you must realize you know nothing. After Jethrow had the two settled into their rooms, he headed down the hallway at a slow pace towards Luke's room. I hope that Lunora isn't far away. He said that she won't be able to help us today, but I don't think even Luke can control her on his own, he thought grimly as he stopped in front of the wolf's door. Knocking softly, he sighed and looked down. "It's Jethrow," he said quietly, though he knew Luke would know. Who else would it be, after all? He rolled his shoulders for a moment, sighing. I still feel stiff in the joints like an old man.
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