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Mia by nature was a light sleeper, she always had been, it might have to do with the fact she could do with little sleep. Still, she did as she always did, laid there until she could hear the stirrings of the house. Unfortunately with elves, she couldn't tell if the home was stirring, but with her siblings and Donovan there she could at least tell when someone was up. It was only then did she get up to take off her nightgown and put on her unusual school uniform.


Yue was more or less in the same state as Triton rising out of bed just as the sun was. He unbraided his hair, he had done so the night before so he wouldn't have to spend so much time untangling it. Otherwise it would be bothersome if they had to leave as soon as they were able.

Lin blinked sleepily from under her covers before covering them over her head again and burying herself deep into the sheets. She hadn't at all been sleepy last night, so getting up now was a bit of a problem.

Gion was awake and dressed long before his brother even started to stir, and he made no attempt to wake Elrohir. He had no real desire to speak with his brother. What needed to be said had been said the night before. He was content to leave and let Elrohir wake up on his own time.

He made sure his bag was completely packed with both his and Nadya's things before slinging it over his shoulder and picking up the sword that contained Daemon. He sheathed the sword on his back and took one final glance at his still-sleeping brother before heading downstairs.

When he reached the living room, he spotted Donovan, who appeared to be waiting for the others. He greeted the man with a nod, his hands too full to sign.

Triton came down a few moments later, trusting that Yue would be behind shortly. He wasn't surprised that Donovan was already awake, in a way this was Donovan's job and he took it seriously he suppose.

"Morning."

Gion set his things down so that his hands were empty and looked around at the others.

Is everyone ready? he wrote in the air, the English letters showing up vividly in the darkness of the early morning. He had chosen to write instead of sign to make sure that everyone would be able to see - plus, he wasn't sure if Mia knew sign language at all.

"Ready," Triton murmured watching Gion.

He wasn't sure what to explain though...

Gion nodded and beckoned for everyone to follow him, then picked up his things once more and headed outside. They could eat on the road, he knew they were in a hurry.

He paused in the doorway, seeing Nadya standing on the front porch, apparently lost in thought. Well, she needed to be as ready as the rest of them. He reached out and touched her arm to get her attention.

Earendil was halfway to the top of the mountain when he realized that he had forgotten Lin. He felt bad, but he merely sighed. It couldn't be helped. Besides, it was probably for the better. An army training area was no place for a child of any age, let alone one so small. He was certain she would be taken care of, after all there were people everywhere who could direct her anywhere she wanted to go, supply her with anything she might need.

And this way, he wouldn't have to break any rules ... though he knew his uncle would be lenient towards him, as he always was, if he were to bring Lin up there. There was no way he would allow her anywhere near any of the weapons or the trainees, though. That much he knew for fact.

Donovan blinked before looking at Yue and Triton, "I forgot.... Kara doesn't own a horse... and she's lived close to the city."

Donovan, if one was to inclined to believe it or not, knew how to ride a horse. It was a clan thing and horses were more conivent once one got closer to the mountains than using cars.