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"She created this entire forest and all the creatures within." Tala extended a hand as he said this, "What makes you think she didn't create me?" He was a little offended by her words, but showed it only with a frown...

"We will make camp here for the night, Mother and the netherbeast will protect us." he turned back to the tree, placing a hand upon its bark before sitting down between its roots.

Rosa would see a vine drift down brushing across the male's forehead before wrapping around him gently as though in an embrace, it would then draw away.

"There's no need for fire here as the clearing is warm enough." He reached out for one of the dog-like-beasts as it passed by, drawing it close before massaging it behind the ears, it gave a yawn and spread itself out across his legs before its siblings crowded around looking for affection too...

((Got a long post ready for when Tala's asleep, will post it next post provided it fits...)) sweatdrop



One of the beasts started to growl, but Tala jabbed it in the side and growled back, it's ears soon flattened and it allowed her to pet it...

"They have names," he nodded, "But it might take you a while to tell them apart...they probably all look the same to you..." he was quite sure of this, seeing as though she'd only just met them...

He nudged one or two towards her, they seemed reluctant but padded over, sitting down beside her, "You should get some sleep... I can show you around more in the morning..." he snuggled down amongst the furry bodies, having missed their warmth...

((Hope it's ok, I've edited bits so it'll hopefully fit))


The beasts would remain beside her for some time, but eventually return to the pack, curling around their brother... Tala would have no trouble sleeping that night... With his siblings curled around him and a warm, furry pillow upon which to rest his head he was thoroughly comfortable...

He would dream of pack hunts and play fighting with his brothers and sisters, of exploring the forest and seeking out its many wonders... foraging for its berries and fruits and then curling up in the evening with his brethren whilst orbs of an array of colours floated overhead...

The orbs would float above and around Rosa, curious at her presence, but keeping their distance from her and the Horzun... There was no doubt that Meta might try to snap at the orbs, but if he did, they would pass right through, unharmed...

Rosa wouldn’t be aware of it at first, but the Elder Tree had extended one of her vines towards her, gently brushing across her shoulder before wrapping around her arm... No doubt she would be somewhat frightened by this motion, but maybe she would relax when the Tree started to speak...just to her...

Before her, whether in a dream-like state, or reality, would appear an image of a woman, she would explain that although Tala had grown up within her forest, he was adopted...a Gift given by an old witch seeking revenge for her betrayal...

She would speak of seeing the boy’s thoughts and dreams and although brief, she knew he was the son of King Targuk and his Queen Lyssander... She knew he was important and raised him as her own, endowing powers he hadn’t even had the chance to discover yet...

Controlling vines was just a party trick, but if he wanted to, he could unleash hell – not that he’d even thought about it...

The vision of the woman would glance back to her adopted son, a smile on her lips as the male curled closer into the fur of his siblings, then she would turn back...

“He needs to go home...but he’s stubborn...” her features would turn into a frown, “I’ve kept him as safe as I can throughout his life and know I cannot keep him much longer... The King and Queen grow weary, yet they still believe he’s alive...He needs to return to Eskadi.”

"There are ruins North of the forest, Eskadi - his real home is beyond that, but I fear there is little difference between the two...The Demon King's tyranny has spread far since the Darkness overtook your kingdom..." the entity seemed to breathe a sigh,

"I know that Tala is quite powerful, but when it ultimately comes to the Demon King, its your fight...not his."

She appreciated the girl's comment about her beauty, but let it pass...

"Caran...?" The entity seemed to frown, "The Mage who stole him away from me...I was afraid he may have perished when he didn't return..."

There was a brief silence, then she continued,

"The Darkness has spread far... but it passed Sune because I keep it protected...and Sune is already a darkened land..." she glanced back at Tala, "You will be able to defeat Sino when the time comes; Tala will no doubt help you with your task, but you should not let your fear scare you from your task..."

Her eyes drifted to Rosa's necklace, then the entity exhaled a breath, "You should use your chance to rest, no doubt you will wish to continue onward when the sun rises..." she would fade from view and the vine would retract...

Tala had gone out hunting with the pack long before Rosa was to awaken the next day.

He would return amid the chorus of triumphant yip-yowls from the creatures who had managed to bring down a behemoth of a beast with his help; They of course had all eaten their fill whilst Tala had cooked his share whilst storing other pieces for later.

It was imperative that once one had made a kill that they took what they needed and left - as in Sune, there was always something much bigger and stronger than yourself looking for an easy meal...

Tossing Meta a good share of the meal he'd returned with he glanced across Rosa who had no doubt awoken from the noise...

"Breakfast." He held up something for her - cooked of course - then grinned before turning towards the Elder Tree.

Making his way over he laid a small gathering of shoots and berries at its base, an offering as both a gift and gratitude for sheltering him for another night. Then, he sat down to eat a little more of his share.

"Caenyx." Tala replied after swallowing a mouthful of his breakfast, "...It's a Bison," he realised that without flicking through the book for not only the correct spelling, but for the creature itself, Rosa would have little to no idea what her breakfast was...

"Heading out..." he paused, mid-mouthful as she asked him that, then he turned to growl at a pup that dared get cocky and try to steal his meal, "To hunt?" he tilted his head, having not given leaving any thought since he'd returned to Sune...