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Elnara Aldrich Vice Captain
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 Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 5:06 pm
Armus smiled and nodded at Rhea, her fingers still scratching behind his ears.
"Yes," she replied cheerfully. "A friend that is different from your other friends, more special than the others ... perhaps you like her more, or just want to do things for her without knowing why ..."
Celebor smiled at Kanis and gave her the thumbs up. "Then lead the way!" he encouraged his girls brightly.
He couldn't help but chuckle at Kanis's comment about Aras wanting to see Rhea again. Aras had asked just about every day when she was going to see him again.
Aras blushed a bit but she grinned back at her sister.
"That would be embarrassing," she whispered back, her eyes glancing momentarily up towards their father and then back at her sister. "It would make me feel silly."
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Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 5:28 pm
Rhea felt heat rise to his cheeks though he did not know why. He smiled and nods, "Yes...Arrras speccaru...hunting buddy..." his tail wagged softly.He was glad he mother seemed happy bout his finding a friend.
Kanis smiled, "Then I shall call with you...I don't mind...and I am sure dad wont either." she said softly as she started to walk the way they were going. "And I know Rhea will be happy you called to him."
Ruran was growing tired of waiting for the girls to hurry up and go. He wanted to start training so all his actions and plans could happen.
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Elnara Aldrich Vice Captain
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Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 5:35 pm
Armus's smile grew even wider as she watched her son's reaction to her explanation, and she felt her excitement growing.
"That's wonderful!" she exclaimed brightly, hugging him tightly, without any warning. "I'm happy for you, Rhea!"
Aras blushed again and followed quickly after Kanis. She hoped Rhea would be happy ... he did seem to like playing with her ...
"All right," she agreed softly ... and she took a deep breath, cupped her hands around her mouth, and let out a wolfish howl with all the strength she possessed, trying her best to make it sound like Rhea's howls.
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Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 5:56 pm
Kanis was true to her word fo no sooner had Aras started to howl that she let out her own hands help project the sound. She didn't know what kind of call she was giving but she would not let her sister do it alone. Even if the wolf seemed to show special favors to Aras.
Rhea did not know why Armus was so happy with him. He gasped and giggled as he was picked up and he tried to hug his mother around the neck nuzzling her and licking her chin.
His ear twiched hearing a near by howl. He tilted his head listening as a second howl was added. And he turned his head to look towards the sound. She was calling for him in his tongue? Even if it was slightly off she was calling for him in his tone. He took a slightly deeper breath and let out a responding howl into the sunny sky.
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Elnara Aldrich Vice Captain
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Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 6:03 pm
Armus was startled by the sudden calls, but when Rhea howled back, she thought she understood. Locating. Good idea, was her first thought. Very smart.
"Want to go find them?" she asked Rhea, setting him on the ground again. "Go on, I'll be waiting here!"
Celebor at first just stared at his two daughters, but then he laughed heartily, amused by the whole thing.
"Cheaters," he grinned at them, though he was proud of their resourcefulness. As they listened to Rhea's reply, they all started off in the direction it had come from.
Aras's eyes were bright with excitement as she surged forward. "Kanis, you had a really good idea!" she gushed, clapping her hands together as she ran. "You're so smart!"
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Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 6:22 pm
Rhea shook his head. He knew that if he moved then they might get lost so he hung in his mother's arm tail wagging and his multi colored eyes watching the trees where he knew they would come from.
When he was set do he looked up at her then moved to the fish and picked it up in the middle and held it high sitting there still like a wolf more than a human. He hoped that Aras would like the fish he had stolen.
Kanis smiled at her father, "It is not cheating we are just useing what we can to help us...Armus said we should use the forests and things we knew to help us." She laughed, "I am not smart...." she just knew that Rhea would always answer to Aras' call. How she knew this she was not sure but she already knew the two of them were forming a bond.
Ruran rolled his eyes and just walked along with them. At least his father called the girls cheaters. There was some good to this day so far.
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Elnara Aldrich Vice Captain
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Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 6:40 pm
Armus lay back and folded her hands behind her head, watching Rhea in amusement. She thought it was adorable, how he was acting, and she was amazed at how quickly the bond between the two surprises had grown.
It was only a few short minutes later when Aras led the way into the clearing where Rhea and Armus were waiting, running at top speed so that she would be the first to arrive.
"Yay!" she cheered, throwing her hands up into the air and falling to her knees, panting hard, sweat dripping down her forehead. "We made it!"
But her teal eyes were sparkling brightly with excitement. She was glad to be here again.
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Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 7:17 pm
Rhea sat proudly trying to look good for the others and he wanted Aras to be surprised with the fish. But he saw her make her way into the clearing and drop down.
He dropped the fish and sighed she didn't seem interested. So he licked his mother's elbow then wandered over to sniff at Aras, making sure she was well..
Kanis smiled and jogged behind her sister. They were still moving up hill and she did not want to hyperventilate again. She smiled and looked into the clearing seeing Rhea drop a fish and Armus laying there. "Hello there miss Armus!" she called out and waved.
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Elnara Aldrich Vice Captain
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Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 7:22 pm
"Rhea!" Aras squealed, throwing her arms around Rhea's neck and clinging to him exhaustedly. "Sorry ... it ... was ... a ... long ... run ..."
She hugged him tightly, still trying to catch her breath.
"I'll ... be ... okay ... in ... a ... minute," she panted, laughing softly.
Armus grinned and waved back at Kanis, sitting up straight and winking at her. "Welcome back!" she said brightly. "We've been waiting for you! Rhea especially was excited for all of you to come back."
She giggled a bit and looked at Rhea and Aras knowingly.
Celebor chuckled softly and set the children's bags on the ground.
"Here's everything they'll need while they're here," he told Armus. "Clothes, their dragons, few snacks, blankets ...and if there's anything else you need, let us know next weekend and we'll be sure to bring it next week."
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Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 8:19 pm
Ruran held his bag across his back. He was not going to let his dad carry his stuff with the girls. His dragon lay atop the bag with it's head sligthly atop his. Looking as if the dragon was looking over Ruran's should and head.
Kanis smiles and nods, "Yup we have all we should need. Dad helped carry it up for us." she smiled and moved to pick up her bag. She was very ready for this. Though she would miss Ruque and her dad and mom she knew this was what she wanted and they would support her all the way.
She did catch a look she could not place in Armus' face as she looked at Rhea and her sister then she winked.
Rhea nuzzled into Aras in his wolf hugging manner. "Welcome back...Arrras" he said softly. His tail wagged gently against the ground. He was very glad to finally have his training partner back.
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Elnara Aldrich Vice Captain
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Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 3:30 am
Aras squealed and hugged him even tighter. "You're talking so much better already!" she exclaimed happily. "You're so smart, Rhea! You're going to be talking properly very very soon, I just know it!"
She giggled, then added in a calmer tone, "And thank you ... I'm glad to see you again, Rhea."
Armus smiled up at Celebor. "Well, Corrah will make sure you carry your own things," she told Kanis, grinning back down at the girl, "so that you get stronger."
Celebor chuckled. "Well, it was a busy few days for them back home, I just thought I'd help them out a bit before Corrah's training program exhausted them entirely."
Armus grinned. "Which it just might," she laughed.
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Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 1:23 pm
Rhea shook his head. He was not smart. But he was very glad to hear how happy it made Aras. He licked her cheek and lay next to her his head and arms still being held in a hug.
And it was not until then that his hunger started to kick in.
Kanis nods, "Yes we were very busy and i look forward to Corrah getting us stronger!" she smiled and moved to hug her father's leg, "We will be fine and grow very strong!"
Ruran rolled his eyes. Man could they not just get this going? Where as Corrah? He wanted to start the training now so he could stop being with this stupid females.
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Elnara Aldrich Vice Captain
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Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 2:03 pm
Celebor chuckled and knelt down to hug Kanis lightly.
"You behave," he grinned at her, winking to show he was teasing, "and I'll see you again on Friday."
Then he rose to his feet again and waved at Armus. "Take care of them, and don't let them be lazy," he grinned, heading off into the woods once more, back the way he had come.
Armus laughed. "You bet!" she said cheerfully, waving back as the elf disappeared into the woods.
Aras waved at her father, then giggled at Rhea. "We're going to have so much fun together!" she said enthusiastically, nuzzling her cheek against his.
Just then, Corrah appeared from the depths of the forest, his cowl once more hiding his face from view.
"Shall we begin?" he said quietly, abruptly, firmly, a statement rather than a question.
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Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 4:15 pm
Kanis nods and smiles, "Yes take care dad we will do just fine!" she laughed and waved go bye to thier father. Then she turned hearing the deep dark voice of their master. "Yes Sir!" she said though she knew he was not asking.
Ruran nods and sets his bag down. And nods looking at Corrah. He was more than ready for this...he was expecting more just him and Corrah time.
Rhea smiles and nuzzled Aras back. His mother was right. There was something bout the young elf that was special to him.
He smiled over his shoulder looking at his father. His tail wagging happily and he wriggled from Aras' arms and moved to pick up the dirty fish and sat proudly in front of Corrah wanting to give it back to him.
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Elnara Aldrich Vice Captain
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Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 7:48 pm
Corrah raised one eyebrow as he looked down at Rhea and his offering, though of course his movement was hidden by his hood.
"You go to all the trouble of stealing it," he said flatly, "and now you want to give it back ..."
There was an implied question in there, but he himself ignored it and turned to the rest of the children.
"Bags on your backs, we're heading up the mountain," he told them in a no-nonsense tone, turning and heading into the trees. He made sure that he didn't get too far ahead of them, and that they would always be able to see him, but that they would feel enough pressure to keep a good pace.
Aras was already winded, but she grabbed her bag and put it on her shoulders obediently, scrambling to her feet to follow after Corrah.
"Come on," she smiled at Rhea, putting one hand on his green hair. "We have to follow him ... maybe you can give him your fish when we get to where we're going!"
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