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 Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 1:56 pm
Remove Heather felt a little awkward but then the light and Heather had an odd feeling what was about to happen wondering if her children would grow very quickly the way that it seemed to happen each time they met a sister. They couldn't grow past adulthood surely?
She looked down at Kala who was not a happy kitty in any possible way. She sat sucking her thumb, her tail moving in a very sharp and unhappy way. This was just unfair and she had alot of sulking to do!
Heather laughed at the way Kala would never change and picked her up, putting her on top of her horse, "Now don't fall off Kala!" She was somewhat relieved that Kala couldn't do much damage now.
She turned back at the sisters kind of wanting to see the map so she knew where to go next but she wasn't going to interrupt them. Susa and Alora were much more surprised by the light, and the change, than Heather was. They had no idea that they had that sort of ability- or was it the slow breaking of the curse that managed it? They did not know, but approached Heather regardless. "The map... it is our younger sister, Marisel. She is just north of the marshes, and looks as if she had been there a long time, so say the runes." Susa spoke, then turned to Alora, who continued for her, her hand still in her sister's. "We are going home- to the south. Now that the curse can be broken, we beg of you to... continue. We believe that each sister's map will lead you to the next one. We will join you after our fifth sister has returned to us- and the five of us will help you find the sixth... our baby sister. And then the curse will be completely broken."
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Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 1:57 pm
"Of course. Queen now." Lorelei laughed, then hugged Clostho. Vanna patted the woman on the cheek, then kissed her, giggling.
Lorelei nodded. "Of course we'll come see you. And... I have to leave as well. My friends need me." Dropping a curtsy, she turned and hurried over to Marissa.
Only once Clostho had gone did Lorelei wonder at those last few words. Princess? It was just an endearment. Right?
"Well," Lorelei said, clearing her voice to try and get rid of the Corphori accent that was staring to tinge her voice, "shall we go?"
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Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 2:00 pm
Oqaia Sizzla Irina was in a daze, still not used to the idea of being a mother--and being pregnant. She felt two arms surround her in a hug, and her eyes came to meet those of the priestess who had become all too familiar.
"How...how did you know it would be me?" Irina asked, stumbling over her words, seeing the woman's excitement. "And thank you," she said calmly, a slight smile returning to her otherwise dumbfounded face. "What do I do now?" she asked, honestly clueless. "I just had a feeling." She touched Irina's stomach with two fingers, gently, then withdrew them, laughing. "But I'm sure every priestess thought that about their Candidate. We always hope. And now, I'll be moved to serve the Heraph, directly. The spirit chose you, my Candidate- and now I'm to be honored for being blessed by you." The priestesses eyes shone. "And now, my Lady, you... go on about your life. The Saviour will return to us when it is ready."
She wanted to be prepared--she knew she'd become attached to the child growing inside her--it was only a matter of time before she'd think of it as her own. It would hurt less if she knew when it'd be leaving her.
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Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 2:04 pm
"Lets," Marissa agreed. She took Lor's sleeve and let herself be guided away.
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Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 2:06 pm
Sizzla "I see," she replied, looking down at her stomach as the priestess touched her. A new life was brewing inside...for a second, she thought of what life would be like with another baby around. She'd barely gotten used to Kalpana, and now this. "Thank you. I hope we meet again some day. But--one more question for you. When does the Savior usually return? I would just like to know what to expect--if I'm to give him up as a baby, or as an adult..."
She wanted to be prepared--she knew she'd become attached to the child growing inside her--it was only a matter of time before she'd think of it as her own. It would hurt less if she knew when it'd be leaving her. "It has been so long since we've had a Saviour. But legend says that our last Saviour returned to us as a young adult. Also, you should know- according to our scripture, the Saviour grows faster than non-magical children. So it may grow in... spurts."
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Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 2:07 pm
Heather listened and nodded, "How could you all be so close but yet so far. I won't stop, I promise." She smiled and hugged both the sisters, She then turned to pick Kala back up.
"I shall go and look for her now, has she an instrument like you both?"
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Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 2:08 pm
Quote: The festivals had already begun at the river- most of the group was along the thin strip of beach, drinking wine and passing along sweets. The docks were empty- and it was from there that a pair of Filor nestled in the water down near the poles. They kept their voices low, and then, as Lorelei and Marissa came closer, they disappeared beneath the water.
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Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 2:09 pm
Drawing up her hood once more and settling Vanna in her arms, she led Marissa out of the park. She looked at the river, where the celebrations were beginning in earnest, with longing. Leax would be there.... Orrel. But Kale was more important then those two men, no matter how much her heart railed the opposite.
And so she led Marissa out of the park, passing onto the main street. They passed through a corner of the market, and Lorelei closed her one eye in pain when she spotted one of the places where Shamira had performed.
Maybe she would have time to reminisce later, but now... Kale. Kale's safety. They were headed for the docks, and the farther they walked, the more the scent of salt and fish grew.
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Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 2:11 pm
Remove Heather listened and nodded, "How could you all be so close but yet so far. I won't stop, I promise." She smiled and hugged both the sisters, She then turned to pick Kala back up.
"I shall go and look for her now, has she an instrument like you both?" "She does. Marisel has the diamond oboe, and should have the stopper with her, as well. She has green eyes, but otherwise, looks much like us. We will go to our home, now... and we will wait for as long as it take you to travel across this world. Then we will repay you. ...Somehow." ((Btw, you'll have to stay with the caravaaaaan. X3 The marshes are far away. We may travel there next, though. I think enough people have plots there that they'll want to travel. Trust me- this plot is a longish one for you. *evil laugh* ^_____^))
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Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 2:15 pm
Heather smiled and nodded, mounting her horse again, holding Kala. She would go searching for her now, after she has gone back and got the others and told them they have to follow her. Oh that would be interesting.
"Goodbye for now." She smiled and turned the horses around, Kala infront of her as she rode, this would be interesting. Amkia seeing Kala somewhat different.
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Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 2:23 pm
When the sloshing water came into sight, Marissa pulled the charm from her purse. "Wait a moment," she said to Lorelei.
"Rojiza and Caroline need to be here. They've spent so much of this by my side. I want tthem to know what is happening." She held up the necklace. "This," she explained, "Summons earth elements. My hope is that maybe, it will guide Rojiza to me." Slowly, she lowered the chain around her neck.
"And now," she sighed nervously, "We wait."
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Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 2:33 pm
Quote: Before Heather would return to the caravan, someone else would come upon the wagontrain. They remained mostly in shadow- one, a man, darkened even more so by the controlling, overbearing look of possessive anger on his face. They came near to the wagons, and the man nodded gruffly at the boy who waited just in view- his canary-yellow wings still missing, but slowly reappearing.
"Is that one of them?"
The woman he was with nodded once. "Yes, that is a gypsy boy." She touched a pink stone that she wore upon her forehead, and it glowed a moment, as she closed her eyes, considering. "He has been nullified by the ceremony, but he can still be used for our purposes. You need little magic to be a conduit."
The man brushed his hand at her, as if he were disgusted by all this magical nonsense. He also did not like how forward she was- he preferred his women to be cowed, submissive. As soon as he was done with his task, he would give her what she wanted- he could not wait for that time, so that he may be free of her.
"Well then, do it. I'm not paying you for nothing."
The woman smiled once more, but said nothing. Money was nothing to her. What she truly wanted- what she craved, even lived for... could not be given to her by this man. But her purpose would be served as well as his... by letting him believe that was all she wanted. She touched the stone again, and this time, the boy paused where he stood, and his eyes glazed over. Then he walked to the two strangers, smiled... and joined them.
They slipped off into the city.
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Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 2:35 pm
M i s s a When the sloshing water came into sight, Marissa pulled the charm from her purse. "Wait a moment," she said to Lorelei.
"Rojiza and Caroline need to be here. They've spent so much of this by my side. I want tthem to know what is happening." She held up the necklace. "This," she explained, "Summons earth elements. My hope is that maybe, it will guide Rojiza to me." Slowly, she lowered the chain around her neck.
"And now," she sighed nervously, "We wait."
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Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 2:58 pm
As the crowds continued along, so did Leshya'e and Anezka. The festivals kicked into a new stage with even more wine and candies, reminding Leshya'e yet again to be watchful of her daughter. While Ani wasn't watching, she slipped the bottle of Icarus Dust out of her daughters belt. I owe this to her...after all that's happened in her short life...she can't do this on her own.
Opening the bottle, she sprinkled the dust on a piece of candy she had been handed. Taking a few deep breathes, she put the candy in her mouth and chewed...swallowed...waited...
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Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 3:00 pm
Heather reached home with her horses and jumped off them both. She didn't go in the wagon as there wasn't much noise, Amkia must be sleeping. She reached up and pulled Kala off the horse and put her on the ground as she unloaded the horses and left them to graze, then she picked everything up, Kala in the other arm and went into the wagon.
She placed everything on the side automatically, and then turned to look at the bed.
Amkia wasn't there.
Kala saw too and smiled and clapped happily, however Heather wasn't so happy and just stared at the empty spot where Amkia should be.
"He must have gone on a walk..." She mumbled and put Kala on the bed walking back outside, "Amkia?" She looked around and saw no trail of him. Going back in she picked up Kala and headed back into the city. He had to be around somewhere.
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