|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2009 6:22 pm
"Perhaps as one of the soulless ones?"
Scribbler struggled to remember what the uniform looked like, jotting down possible disguises on a piece of paper.
"I think I can manage the disguises if you'll take care of the ward, Lady Emma."
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2009 6:23 pm
"That I can do." She examined the blinking dot again, her brow furrowed. "Odd...the trace is fainter than it should be. It's like the location is a gateway to his true holding place."
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2009 6:29 pm
It was at that moment, Emma received a thought from Remus, though Remus didn't appear to be around.
"Emma, is alright if a dropship lands in the meadow? I was wondering if I could have a word with you in person."
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2009 6:29 pm
"...A gateway?"
Then...
"He's already on the other side of the portal?"
Who knows how long the gateway would hold. Scribbler frowned at the dot, as if willing it to stay.
"We should probably get moving..."
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2009 6:31 pm
"It would seem he is. But wait a moment." She looked towards the sky, responding to Remus.
Land and we will talk, Imperator. But quickly, unless you want to follow us into the fire.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2009 6:33 pm
"Oh? Certainly."
Scribbler followed Emma's glance upwards. A tiny tiny speck...it seemed to be approaching.
She sat still, wondering.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2009 6:45 pm
The dropship was one of the new models. Unlike the older, bulky versions, this craft was much more streamlined and it's engines had quiet hum as opposed to a loud roar. The ship maneuvered in, and back hatch opened. The Imperator quickly stepped out, followed by two large automatons. Once he was clear, the dropship left and disappeared into the clouds.
The Imperator quickly greeted both Scribbler and Emma. "I'm coming with you. It's time I stopped sitting idly by." he said gruffly.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2009 6:52 pm
"If that's your choice-"
"Forgetting somebody, Emma?" called a British accented voice from across the meadow. The sorcerer rode up beside her, dismounting from the black stallion with ease. "This balances out the genders. Remus and I, you and Scribbler."
Emma looked between her husband, Remus and Scribbler, at a loss. "Is that what you wanted to tell me, Remus?"
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2009 6:58 pm
Scribbler nodded and smiled tightly at the Imperator, glad that there was one more. Two more, rather. The Lord of Bainbridge had made his appearance as well.
The paene rose with a smooth movement, readying her brush again and waiting.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2009 7:01 pm
"No, I wanted to tell you that I've decided to mobilize the Roman Military as well. I was hoping to discuss with you a place where I could set up a base of operations. However, we can work out that problem later."
The Imperator turned to the Lord of Bainbridge. "Hrothbert. A pleasure that we could meet again."
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2009 7:05 pm
"The pleasure is mine, Emperor." he replied smoothly, bowing to Remus. "Lady Scribbler." he added, turning to the paene and kissing her hand.
Emma thought for a moment. "There is room enough here for you to set up a camp. But, as you said, we will work this out later. Scribbler, whenever you're ready."
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2009 7:09 pm
Scribbler dropped a curtsey to the lord, then flipped open her sketchbook.
Ink descended quickly upon the four of them, not touching their physical bodies, but enough to create an illusion.
Four apparent Soulless stood where the four used to, and a portal opened between them.
"Here we go..."
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2009 7:13 pm
The automatons behind the Imperator readied their weapons with a whirring and clicking sound. Remus motioned for them and they proceeded through the portals....
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2009 7:50 pm
Braided silver and violet flickered over the snow as two figures appeared, one winged and one with pointed ears. Snow continued to fall around them, a gentle fall that filled the air with a crisp coolness. The trees around them were capped with white, as were the towers of the Estate that stood directly before them.
Emma rolled over onto her back, staring at the steel-gray sky as she gasped for breath. Chestnut hair fanned out behind her, a stark contrast against the snow.
It was very cold and she was wearing very little.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2009 7:55 pm
A large rumbling could be heard. It was much louder than the drop ships, and the ground trembled as it grew nearer. A massive dark shape could be seen drawing nearer, parting the clouds as it came closer.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reply
