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 Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 11:05 pm
Sunday April 25, 2004
Today is the day we ride to the ruined tower and I'm a bit nervous about it. Strange things have been happening around the stables which seem to spook the horses at times even. A new filly recently joined us whom I named Mana. She seems to spook easily and of course the strange sound of something rumaging around in the stables when the night should appear calm and serene. Tara seems like she knows something is present which puzzles me as well. Andromeda on the otherhand seems to stand for hours on end watching the shadow past hers and Tara's stall.
I remember packing the bags in the stables not long ago, then visited Andromeda. As I stepped over to pay attention to my baby, I heard a strange noise as if the stable door opened. Tara's ears twitched and she threw her head up in a snort. Mana paced her stall and whickered nervously kicking the door now and then. Looking around as I heard a noise, made me realize that my bag had been dumped and scattered all about the ground. In a startled voice I squeaked a sound through my firm pursed lips.
"Who's there. Is anyone there?"
I thought it could quite possibly be the kats or pup whom I called Kira playing. And once again I spoke in my unsettled tone,
"Hermione, Kali, Kira are you guys in here?"
Then too my surprise the door mysteriously opened again and closed.
Now, I'm not one for ghost stories or tales, but at that moment I would of believed any far fetched tale of myth and lore. Perhaps I shall stop into Head Quarters and see what knowledge there was of a phantasm that was quite possibly roaming the grounds and other stables as well...
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Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 10:02 am
April 29, 2004
As of late we are still so very far from our destination at this point. I've been noticing that Andromeda has been watching over me. Take for instance when the storm hit us at our camp....
As I called out to my companion in this journey, a neighboring tree branch tore loose and struck me up along side my forehead. Thus knocking me unconcious. I was told later that Andromeda in her determined attitude pulled me into the tent out of the rain, then sought out my companion from the tree he was stationed in. But, to tell you the truth, I've felt as if something is being triggered in my mind as of late. Something from the past perhaps that I had buried long ago on that fateful night. Lately, it seems my "changeling" has become my guardian in this quest, and always looks out for me as well. She is my lucky little girl and would have it no other way.
In the meantime I wrote a short letter and sent it back to the sanctuary so everyone knows that I'm well...that is minus the little gash in my forehead.
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Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 10:03 am
May 30, 2004
As I sit here I think about so much that has happened. And frankly it still puzzles me. Oh I'm sorry I never updated, well I suppose I should do that now. *nods*
After the storm incident I apparently slept for the course of a week. Really though I have no idea where time fleeted off to. When I awoke there was my little "guard dog" watching over me. It really makes me giggle thinking over her that way.
After I got my bearings around, I set out with Andromeda upon Tara's back to find breakfast. This in reality not realizing Yami had returned with supplies and drink anyway. We rode off and wouldn't you know it my little "changeling" found a ripe mulberry bush with the most sweet berries seen on this side of the continent.
Now, as we continued to forage something in my wildest nightmares rose its menacing head. And that dare I say was a Chimera. A mean one at that might I add. In our bliss of finding breakfast I failed to open my senses to a direct predator lurking but a few feet away in the still shadows.
So, here we were faced with a mean enemy with one intention; annihilation. Andromeda my silly girl took the lead in front of me. Warding off this creature larger than the mulberry tree. That was throughly amazing to watch, but at the same time horrifying as well.
I stood there frightened out of my wits and Andromeda was acting like a little knight. As the chimera zoned in on Tara my brave girl chucked a rock at it, once again getting its attention on us. My brave Andromeda and my dagger strapped to my waist that was my late father's carrying the family name upon it.
I took a step forward to the creature determined to finish that quest we started. So determined that I was putting my life on the line as well not caring for the consquences attached. My brave filly stood in front of me warding the creature off again with deep snorts and whinnies. Now I was lost to the feeling of escaping and attacking. What would I do?
Yami then arrived and the beast turned on him. While I was thankful for the arrival I was still perplexed on another party member becoming trapped in this mess as well. So, here we were facing down a nasty chimera with yet another chance to get killed. The stakes were rising as well.
I mounted Minyar my bold unicorn and lead Andromeda away. Tara bolted and leapt over the creature heading off out of view. I calmed Andromeda and warned her to stay there. Yami was in need of help and she was not about to stand by watching things happen.
Now in my current state I called upon the magick resting within, my spirit weapon my mentor Sir Geren had taught me to do well. Calling out the dark water that resided within my soul I formed my Naginata. And when I stood there I became lost and unwound. The feeling of oppression came over me like a washed out tide. I felt so weak and stood there simply falling down a spiral watching as the chimera was taunted by Yami.
After it seemed I plunged to the bottom, I noticed that crazy foal was back again picking with the chimera. You'd think it would of spooked her like Tara, but in reality it just made her angry. She galloped directly into it, as it staggered from the blow. Directly head first she made contact and all I could do was just stand there. For some reason, I snapped to then and whirled around cathing the naginata in the chimera's lower backside.
It then turned on Yami as he took the initiative to tell us to get out of there. He also sent his own kats along with us as well.
In an instant I whistled for Minyar and roped Andromeda as we headed out of there wishing him safe passage away from the beast.
As we reached the tower things seemed almost against us, seeing that the tower was weathered shut completely. Andromeda took the initiative of finding a switch which lead us into the passageway. Or atleast we thought it was. A dark mildewed infested walkway. Yes. How pleasent that truly was.
Andromeda seemed to have everything in control as she lead the way. Even in split passageways she seemed to always know the correct route.
Not soon after we were what seemed a day away from the opening we entered I heard a distinct noise. A tiny tinkling sound was following us in which I paused my anxious filly and waited. Sure enough I was correct in in my assumption. Kali had followed us as I was alerted to her mate ring as it jingled back and forth.
Its impossible to be mad at one so adorable as she explained why she followed us into the unknown. Many times before she had gotten into trouble which scared me half to death. But, here she was just as curious as ever curling up as I placed the multicolored kitten in my kimono flap.
Warning her to keep quiet till we finished the quest.
Andromeda found the way upward into the Tower. What joy what rapture . The place we entered into was filled with ancient books, weapons, and things not even uncovred that we know of. Andromeda seemed to know her goal and nosed around looking for her treasure.
I found a suitible dagger for my kat back home along with a purple velvet book concerning stars I believe.
Both accompianied me as I watched Andromeda open a passageway and trot up a hidden staircase.
As I trudged along I entered yet another room in which I found my curious foal holding a beautiful Tapestry that she clenched in her teeth proudly. Finely after all that heck did my pretty girl find what we were sent to find; The Starry Tapestry.
Andromeda once again found another passage that when followed lead us directly to where we had started?! Not that I was complaining or anything but still. Yami had found us then looking extremely beat up and exhausted.
He passed out on the ground even. So I placed him atop Minyar, mounted Tara, and roped Andromeda as she held her tapestry. Then we headed off for the headquarters for some rest. I immediately crashed there as Andromeda watched over me.
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Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 10:04 am
Wednesday June 23, 2004
I will say seeing my foal the next day after the quest gave me quite a shock. The fact that her luminous white coat was covered in constellations and the galaxy Andromeda was something to behold. She still though was my eager "attention getter" that always begged for raspberries and other fruits. I've also found she is quite happy to devour strawberries and peaches as well. (Note to self: Make a Lemba crust Peach Pie))
She loves following me around the Sanctuary where chores are to be done. She always observes my duities and seemingly mimics my actions as well. One time to my surprise she even followed me into the main house swishing her tail checking the place out.
Andromeda I found likes playing in the small winding stream. She loves splashing about and even just soaking her feet as well. Perhaps I'll take a trip to the ocean with her and Tara sometime since she's fond of water sources. I've had to shoo her out of the Koi pond many times since she disturbs the pretty golds and whites in her curiousness.
I've been so tied up in my chores that I haven't gotten to read the other book which appeared written in old Quina language. I remember most of my father's language but still the ancients slowly slip of my grasp day to day...Someday Andromeda and I will...
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Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 10:06 am
Wednesday July 14, 2004
Andromeda has been doing quite well as she tends to help a lot around the sanctuary. Lately though due to circumstances out of my hands. I'm closing the resort and main stay down for good. Of course we will still live there but due to the lack of adopters I feel it's time to move on and broaden our horizon.
I've also noticed that the kats have increased to a count of 42 different breeds now, also included are foxes, a dragon, and a bear as well. Creatures called Celflings I've been taking care of have also come to stay there. So everything is always busy with changing things and whatnots.
So one day last week after cleaning the stalls and looking after the horses I decided to sit down and look into the velvet book that I brought back from the tower. The pages were ancient as they crackled and creaked under my smooth fingertips. The images were interesting as I sat more towards the light to view them more.
Andromeda had learned to exit her stall. And decided to join me in reading the book. The pages though old shimmered as she walked up closer. Her coat seemed to react to the nature of the book itself.
She nosed my hand and I smiled petting her velvety muzzle.
I remember thinking at that moment, "What does the book have to do with Andromeda? And why did I grab it in the first place?" I proposed a return to the Changeling headquarters to see Miss Ceres then. Plainly wondering if I needed to return to the Tower once more.
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Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 10:07 am
Tuesday October 12, 2004
We sit here at HQ, and reminise back to what happened. I still can't comprehend most of it either.
Let's see..
We arrived at HQ being sometime round about the morning.
I remember being sick, so over worked and such. Andromeda was such a sweetie, as she watched over me. Covered me up even.
*reaches up to pet her ears*
It was awhile before we headed out, though time and memory elude me still. I remember our first meeting with Shiro, Baywater, and Forest.
Which was a real treat for us both. Andromeda I noticed was facinated by Forest and his chibi wings. And she was quite energetic to play ball with both oh them as well. I'm glad she finally got out and met the others.
So, I remember waking late morning, to find the others had already headed out, and Andromeda was trying to get me moving faster.
"Silly Andromeda....I know I know..." *kisses her nose*
So we packed up our stuff, and headed out on the trail. It's so thoughtful of Miss Ceres to leave a map behind too. When we got there, Andromeda greeted the others, and I rested once more. So tired..always so tired.
*gets butted once more with a soft muzzle*
Anyway, I awoke and heard a comotion, one which involved a theft. A theft of silver items, which is strange to believe.
The hunt began and low and behold, if my memory serves me correct, Sunny and Seline were kidnapped. ~Darn my memory right now.
So we began a search, and along the way Shiro had encountered a broken necklace and some beads. He fixed them, but there was something strange in the air. ~Now to see if my memory holds well.~
*closes eyes and tries to visulize*
I remember the large siler was it..doors. And all of us figuring out how to get inside. Though things are still hazy right now.
We did enter somehow, as we once again stepped up to another silver plated door. Now what I do remember is this. Andromeda spoke..in my head. I actually heard her. My baby talked.
"Hugs Andromeda happily*
I remember her saying..."I'll protect you"...and reminding me about the quest. She was such a chatterbox. Hmm perhaps we will quest to find my starry one a voice.
Anyway, we heard strange noises like mechanics or something. And we queried what was happening, and where was Sunny and Seline even.
Upon entering, we met a boy called Connor. Reminicent of a racoon, actually an Avaling if I'm correct. Well, he kept saying "we" stole something from him, as he eyed up the necklace Shiro found.
*gets nudged again and giggles*
So, I asked Shiro if I could look at the necklace, and the power I felt, eminated like an oceanic wave. I saw everything, and it hit me like a lead pipe even. This is what we were searching for.
So I stood and I cleared my throat, annoncing what I saw and felt. So deeply I was moved, to actually feel the past once more.
::Running, Running.....Need to flee...need to hide...
....need to be away...so far away....
Its gone....no it can't be..Mother tree gave it to me....::
And this is what I told them, but mostly to Connor, of my feelings and visions.
"You seek a necklace encircled with a mother's love. For it was a dear gift that was to be held sacred. You lost it so long ago when you ran, yes ran from the unknown. In your running, you dropped that necklace by accident, having it lodge upon a tree. In which it broke it's chain, and there it did stay."
"You grew bitter, even a tad angry that someone had taken it. And you wanted to find that someone, make them pay even. But, you were so very young, so nieve and lost."
"Your necklace has waited so long, as Shiro found it where it lay. He mended the chain and hung onto it. For such a gift to find, an enchanting hope. Now close your eyes and seek your memories , reach out and see what you have forgotten."
And indeed I was correct in my own empathy that I felt in that room that day. And my result, a very happy Connor. Our day was simply coming together...
((mew I'm tired..so I will post part 2 in the morning))
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Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 10:08 am
Tuesday October 12, 2004 Part 2
*returns to her book to write, while Andromeda keeps her constant vigil*
When Connor suggested visiting the Mother tree, well we had no idea what we were in for. A trial of trust and determination awaited us all.
As we stepped in the forset, it seemed everyone was seperated from everyone else. Poor Andromeda seemed tense, then it began.
With every step we took, I felt myself falling. I saw the flames, I saw the rock, and it pained me. Falling..falling further into the darkness once again.
Meanwhile Andromeda was troubled and she charged at me, as if she saw that chimera again. There was only one thing to do, as I had to put my mind upon the present at hand. Summoning my mother's blood, I transformed in to my kitsune form. She was so frightened, and we were falling further. So, with my teeth gritted, I grabbed the mythril rope and ran, ran like the wind was our ali. Ran so intensely as the light beconed us from afar.
There was everyone, each in their own states as well. Along with the great mother tree. And here I was a kitsune till the next moon of three turns. (What fun.) She seemed rather cranky, but explained the story of Avalings and Changlings alike. Most was a blur, but she did change us back....
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Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 10:09 am
Tuesday October 12, 2004 Part 3
So much time has past, yet so little memory was gained in it all.
It was said that Miss Ceres was hurt, well from the voice of Shiro, of course. Aligheri, had kidnapped her, and she was injured. But, in the catch, all the other changlings feared that which this creature could do to each of them.
But, we held strong, as Andromeda is a brave soul, none the less.
He headed out with the others, unaware that things were going to excelerate into a pure nightmare from hell.
In the daze I float upon, I remember Andromeda and I walking in the cave, towards Ceres. Then it happened....
It was as if my starry companion, went berserk, as she charged at me in a blind rage. I kept side stepping, but she eventually collided with me.
All I remember was that cracking noise, one that clouded my heart and mind. As I came to eventually, I felt the pain, as my breathing was shallow and hard. Andromeda, she felt bad for what she did, I could plainly see it in her pleading eyes. She was afraid I'd hate her, afraid that I would disown my charge, that I loved so much.
But, I knew it wasn't her fault. I knew that Aligheri had the blame in this whole mess. All I wanted to do was hug her, make her fell wanted and feel secure. But, I was losing conciousness and drifted off, once I was mounted on her back. And I hung on for dear life...
When I opened my eyes, I was lying on a couch in the HQ. Ceres was there, as was Andromeda, whom, never ceased her constant vigil.
So, here I sit, now still writing this entry, thinking back to all that had occured on this quest, and I think that both my foal and I, have grown even stronger in the bond.
So, now we will head home, then head out on another quest, for "speech" is imparative for us to comunicate on an extended level.
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Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 10:10 am
Wednesday November 3, 2004
Quickly before we head out, I decided to write our progress thus far.
Seeing that my "special" baby has learned so much, and is eager to gain even more knowledge as well.
Lets see we have our supplies now, and I need to alert Yami. Which brings me to wonder something once more. Occassionally, I think to myself....
"Who exactly is Yami? I keep having visions about him, strange I know.
But, why and the visions about my past, my youth come into play. Even stretching back to that night, the one I choose to forget, when I ran..."
I just don't know...for I wish not to prod either. We've talked of marriage, and I wonder if that will conform and help the inqueries I have as well.
No matter...its time to progress to our quests...
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Posted: Fri May 26, 2006 9:38 pm
Friday May 26, 2006
Time fleeted by on wings of reality as I finally gained the rememberance to sit and write this. Where did it go I wonder after the Tower's relevations about the changlings? Andromeda just seemed to grow into a sleek mare being a full fledged adult carrying a single spiral a top her forehead. She seems more atuned than ever to everything routine wise we do every day.
I used to laugh at her antics with the raspberries and blackberries. Always eating and ending up a purple colored filly than my berry stained hands. She now understands the importance carrying my baskets in berry season. Sure she'll sneak a few but one wouldn't be the wiser. She's still like my little lapdog following me around everywhere. I think from the day we found each other it was fate that sewed the threads that are a bond. I love that mare with my life and always will. So many times she's been there protecting me and I her. We are inseperable.
Yami has been gone for awhile with Savior. Its best those two bond and get to know each other. Strange how elflings remember things others don't. I guess I get that from my father mostly. Course my mother of the spirit fox was also good at remembering things forgotten. How I miss them dearly somedays. Kirara is like a moss stuck on a log to my shoulder. Never leaves my side now that we're back home safely. She's been with me since I was a child. Thank you mother and father.
Now I think I'll head off to get my chores done. That and see what Herm and Kali have gotten themselves into. Not so much Herm but Kali is a given. I'll write back again when I have the time.
Aa' menle nauva calen ar' ta hwesta e' ale'quenle
~Rein
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Posted: Fri May 26, 2006 9:56 pm
05/27/2006
It's been quite along time since that adventure with Andromeda and Rein had ended. On that day, something important happened, and I found myself with a changling of my own. The being that was once known as Anomoly was given another chance in life, maybe in the same way I was given another chance in life and was reborn as Saviour. Since that day Saviour and I have been distant from the others, seems like Saviour and I have a common goal of trying to figure out who we are.
I sense a great potential from him, but like myself, neither of us seem to know how to unlock it. He's been kind to me and not left my side the entire time we've been wandering. Seems in some way he's taken a bit of a liking to me, as he tries to imitate my hair style, I laugh every so often when I notice him doing it and thinks I'm not looking. I miss Rein, first things I need to do when I get back is apologize to her for being gone so long, but there's things I needed to do first. I should've died back then, so long ago, I don't know why I'm still alive but I am. Saviour and I seem to have so much in common, I think that's why we get along so easily. Every so often, when we stop to rest somewhere he'll left me rest up against him to keep me warm. There's somethign special about him, I just want to find out what.
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Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2006 8:59 pm
Tuesday June 20, 2006
I went to the stall the other day noticing Andromeda was not there. Knowing full well she had always eluded the lock I wasn't at all one bit surprised as an adult she'd repeat the same things. Heading outside I found her gazing at something transparent but lucid to my gaze. It seems a certain creature had returned after our long fullfilling quest. I ponder how Yami is doing these days with Savior as Iknow Andromeda misses him dearly.
The thing that puzzles me is the necklace that was left behind. I've been wanting to place it around my mare's neck but some reason forget to do so. There's something about it that makes me feel past the other events there's a long way to continue yet. Saviour has forgotten he's Anomaly and that's understandable since he was given another lifetime to reap what he sowed. When Yami returns i think will concentrate on what to do next. I also think I should talk with Ceres on everything that's happened so far.
Somewhere there's a mystery waiting to be opened. If only the spirits would guide me as they did at the tower.
~Rein
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Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2006 9:12 pm
Friday August 05, 2006
No word from him.
Its so hard to write wondering where Yami and Savior have disappeared to. I thought of going on a quest to find them but Andromeda won't budge.
Her eyes stay glued to the walkway leading toward the forest. Something is there but she doesn't go investigating. Things seem different with the other animals as well in his absence.
Am I afraid.
"Hello there Andromeda. What do you know that I do not"?
Unicorn has been appearing more lately and my little.. err larger horned mare comunicates easily like they are connected. I need to talk with Ceres. She's helped us before. But how when Andromeda refuses to stray from her vigil of the walkway. Someone please tell my the solution.
~Rein
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