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 Posted: Mon Oct 07, 2013 1:38 pm
A Reason to Leave Home
Junjie starred down at the object that his mother was holding out to him with wide eyes, "Ahh... but... you mean she didn't stay?" He asked as he reached out slowly toward the item, one of Tilawen's hair accessories, and he lifted it up to look it over, "She... she should have stayed, we weren't that far off." He and his Drakein had just been out training some more was all, it would have been easy enough for her to find them or even just wait for them to get back. He didn't quite understand why she wouldn't stay. He sighed a little bit as he ran his fingers over the pretty hair thing, "She... she must have been busy..." She had a lot going on after all, so maybe she was just too busy to stick around even for a short amount of time? Even if that was so though he was still a little hurt that she hadn't stayed for a time. He would have helped her if any way that she might have needed. The problem being that he knew Tilawen, she wasn't the sort that asked for help, nor would she take it if help was offered. One had to force their help and attention upon her due to her negative way of thinking when it came to herself.
"Not that you are any better some days."[i/] Arjan said through their bond, giving Junjie a long look before he turned back to scarfing down the cookies that he had spotted sitting on the counter unguarded. If people didn't want him to eat them they should really put them up a lot higher.
Abellio gave Arjan a look of shock before whirling around to look over at Junjie, "Ah! Please don't take what Arjan says to heart, you know he's still young and dumb!" He said in a rush, not wanting for his bonded to think too hard on what the tactless Kiandri had said. How he wanted to give that one a smack on the head he thought to himself.
Lien looked between the three of them, wondering what it was that had been said before shaking her head, turning her attention back to her son, "Burrom was... never as affectionate as I was. He saw raising Tilawen as a burden because the woman that birthed her just dropped Tilawen off with him and never looked back. She needs you, Junjie, she probably just doesn't know how to say it. Maybe this gift was her attempt at doing so?" The woman said, wishing that she could have kept the girl around a while longer but Tilawen had been determined to be on her way before Junjie had returned, likely so that he wouldn't follow her about like a little lost pup.
Junjie tightened his hand around the object in his hand before asking, "Was it... was it the same for me? Did my father ever have a moment where he wanted me?" He found himself asking, having never really brought the man up to often since it seemed to end badly most of the time. From what he gathered his mother had loved the guy but he'd been pulled away by the ongoing war and they hadn't met up again after that. What he wanted to know though was would the man have wanted him? Did he even know about him? All that Junjie knew about the man was that he possibly shared the guy's name and that he was a great war hero. It was a bit of a bother and he couldn't help but to be curious about the man... making him wondering if Tilawen ever wondered about her missing mother in the same manner.
There was a long silence between them before Lien gave a soft sigh, "I think if he had known that he would hae wanted you, Junjie. He just... never came back... I can't even say if the man is alive. He could very well have been killed in the war." She said softly, wishing that she could give the boy a better answer then that but it was really all she had. Her younger self had never thought too hard about the consequences, never having thought that the man would just vanish from her life in such a manner. It was something she should have considered though given how dedicated he was to his people and the war. A shame that he could never see his son she thought to herself, sighing softly, before she reached out to ruffle her soaked hair, "I know that he would have loved you, Junjie, how could anyone help but love you after meeting you?"
Junjie flushed a little bit then smiled, "Alright, alright, I get it. Thanks, Mom. Ahh... now, I suppose that we are going to have to get packing, huh?" He said, a comment that cause both his Drakein to whirl around to stare at him, eyes wide. He looked between them before he said, "What? We have to go and find Tilawen after all. She might think that she is invincible and doesn't need our help but I want to help her in anyway I can." He said, looking the hair accessory over that she had left for him for a long moment before lifting it up, putting it into his hair. He'd hold onto it for her and keep it safe until the two of them met again he thought to himself before he motioned to Abellio and Arjan, "Come on, let's pack." He said to them before he led the way to his room. It had been some time since he'd left home, having been rather exhausted emotionally and physically after the events in Eowyn. It seemed that it was time to dust himself off and get moving again though. He couldn't hide out at home forever after all.
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Posted: Wed Nov 27, 2013 4:48 pm
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Posted: Wed Nov 27, 2013 4:49 pm
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Posted: Wed Nov 27, 2013 4:53 pm
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Posted: Wed Nov 27, 2013 4:56 pm
Dropping of the Orbs with Arick
It had been some time since he was in this sort of situation, waiting in the dead of night for Arick so that he could drop of some orbs with him. It was the way that those like him showed that they were fighting for the good of others even if a lot of those others wanted nothing to do with hybrids. It was a huge pain really, the fact that he could fight as hard as he did but it didn't count for much when it came to those who dislike those with mixed blood on principle. No matter, he couldn't allow that to drag him down, not when he wanted to one day prove himself... and when he did it would be in a manner more convincing to those around him and to himself then that ordeal in Eowyn. Given how dangerous the world was though he was more then certain that he would find another opportunity to help and, if nothing else, he would be able help through the use of his healing abilities. If nothing else after his training with Kavanna he was aware of how strong he was. He merely had to channel that power into healing those in need like his mother did, it was something that would not only help others but help Junjie as well.
"He's here, Junjie. Should we hold back?" Abellio asked quietly, not having been allowed along the last time that Junjie had met with the big Dovaa man known as Arick. He was left with Junjie's mother during the meeting and it had been the most agonizing time in his life! He hated being left without his Jun.
Arjan gave a bit of a snort, rolling his eyes, before he said, "He will be fine." He saw no reason why they should accompany for the last few steps when he was sure that the hybrid would be fine. Junjie knew the guy, had met with him in the past from the sounds of it, and he came away from it fine. No reason that they should mess with the meeting, "We wait." He growled up at the bigger, ever fretful Abellio before he flopped over onto his side. The way he saw it things would be fine and if they were Junjie would let them know and the two of them would aid him in taking out the big Dovaa... but he highly doubted such a thing would be in order. The smell of the one coming their way didn't have a dangerous scent to it, it seemed like the sort of person that would be tolerable enough, and as such they should be fine with just relaxing and letting Junjie do his thing.
Junjie looked over his shoulder at the two Drakein as they chatted about what they should be doing and he gave them a smile and a soothing vibe through their bond, "You wait here, I will go and talk to Arick, I will hand off the dragon orbs, and then we can be on our way." He told them, glad to know they were willing to defend him but he knew that Arick was the last person he needed to worry about. The man was kind from what he'd seen of him, not to mention handsome, and he'd enjoy the meeting even if it was as short as the other one had been. The moment the man came into view he scooped up his pack, putting it over one shoulder, and walked over to him, "I got the orbs." He told him, digging into his pack to fish out the ones that he'd brought along with him this time. The Dovaa Sage had told him that this time around instead of a mere two orbs he would need to bring along five of them to give to the man. Once he was done with that he would likely need to return to his hunts so that he could replenish his orb count, he would likely need more later after all. He wasn't sure if these secret meetings would continue but he couldn't say that he really objected, he enjoyed the company of Arick after all even if they met very rarely. A shame he too was likely taken.
"You do have a habit of getting crushes on claimed men so I wouldn't be surprised." Arjan said through the bond in a teasing manner, something that made Jun's cheeks color a bit as he fished out the orbs that were meant for Arick. This time around there were two Ysali orbs, two Ayrala orbs, and a Peisio orb.
After the exchange, as well as a short chat, Junjie was walking back over toward the Keindred and the Keinova, his pack much lighter now, "Alright, shall we be off? We should probably swing by, say 'Hello' to Momma before we head back out on our search for Tila." He told the boys before the three of them were on their way back toward home, the two Drakein flanking their bonded. The task had been an easy enough one but there was still much for the lot of them to do. They had training to do with the Dovaa Sage, dragons to hunt, and a missing friend to find, they couldn't sit still for any longer then the little meeting with Arick, then another with Lien, would take.
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Posted: Wed Nov 27, 2013 4:58 pm
It's Been A WhileAfter a long time in between meetings Junjie and his pair of Drakein stumble across Tyrok in a most unexpected place. It isn't a meeting that the Hybrid was expecting but one that he finds himself enjoying if only because he feels the most comfortable around others like himself these days.
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Posted: Wed Nov 27, 2013 4:59 pm
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Posted: Wed Nov 27, 2013 5:01 pm
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Posted: Wed Nov 27, 2013 5:03 pm
Junjie Prompt Response
Junjie's bright green eyes were locked on the stars over head, watching the way that they were glittering, enjoying the sight completely. Night in Eowyn was probably the most beautiful thing ever, to see such a wide expanse of stars overhead without anything to get in the way. It was something that made him feel so small when he looked at them this way. He was currently laying on his back on his cloak, using the sleeping Abellio as a pillow. Snoozing next to him was the Keindred, Arjan, close enough that Junjie could pet him if he were to reach out. The pair of them really were so sweet and always quite protective of him, something that he couldn't help but to smile over. Abellio used to be a bit of a wimp, always hiding under his cloak, but these days the Ysali Keinova was instead helping him in battle. He was able to aid Junjie with the casting of the entangling vine spell. It really did make things a lot easier though he knew that soon enough he would need to start training Arjan as well, something that would be interesting since he wasn't a Kiandri himself.
Turning his attention away from the stars for a moment he gave Arjan a once over. He supposed that the first thing they did could see about teaching Arjan was flight, it did seem to be something quite important to Drakein, something he was a touch envious of. Sure, he had wings of his own but they didn't exactly look as if they were going to be carrying him anywhere. It really was a shame, he really would love to learn to fly himself, but he figured that the next best thing that he could do was to help Arjan to fly just as he'd helped Abellio to do so. He didn't want them to be grounded in the same manner that he himself was, especially when his Drakein were meant to fly. Reaching a hand out he stroked Arjan lightly on the head, not wanting to wake him up, not after they'd had such a long day. Everyone was quite exhausted after that long fishing trip after all.
Now that he'd realized yet another use for his vines he found himself wondering about other things he could use his spells for. Given that most of them were healing spells though he supposed that he should be using them for the most obvious thing, huh? He really did feel as though he'd slacked off on what was his dream when he was younger... well, his dream to a degree. He had always wanted to be a Healer, he just didn't want to be a Healer in the way that his mother had hoped he'd be. She wanted for him to stick around the house, to be her apprentice, and to help her out in the clinic back home, and serve their small village. It had been something that he was so against when he was younger. He wanted to follow his own path, to travel, to learn what he couldn't learn at home, and make friends. He'd felt a bit on the smothered side while at home, always hidden away when people came to visit, but he understood more now then he had when he was little. It was one thing to hear about how people didn't like hybrids and it was a whole other thing to experience it.
Sighing a little he shifted himself, cuddling closer to Abellio, Junjie didn't want to think about it, didn't want to think about the dangers that were constantly trying to threaten him and his fellow hybrids, wanting to think the best of those out there. He'd met so many people, those of all of the different races, and he'd made friends amongst them. At the same time he still worried about what others thought about him, feared them hating him, hunting him, and making his life a living hell. Junjie just didn't want to meet people that would reject him because of what he was instead of because of who he was. It was one thing if they decided they didn't like him because of his personality but not liking him because of his bloodlines bothered Junjie. Not to mention that it was a fear that caused to stay in places like Eowyn, out in the middle of no where, avoiding possible bad scenarios.
The question became how could he go about the job of being a Healer, offering his skills to others, when he was constantly in hiding? He had the option of carrying on forever pretending to be just a Dovaa but in the end that wasn't something he wanted to do, not when he felt that it might be an insult to his Orderite blood. He knew that his mother loved his father, that he was important to her, even if she hadn't seen him in years. It would be rude of him to just deny that part of himself because of fear even if it was a real fear. There were those that would come after him, hunt him, try to kill him, if he were to reveal himself. It really was a difficult spot he found himself, the proverbial rock and a hard spot. He had the powers of two very different races, the ability to use two very different sorts of magic, and both of those colleges of magic had healing magic amongst them. He could heal and he could do it well... he felt he was squandering his powers out here. So perhaps he should go forth and do as his mother had done, he should go out there, travel from place to place, heals those who needed it, those who would find it harder to get to a good doctor because of where they were located. It would be more likely that those who had no access to a good doctor would accept someone like Junjie in a way that those in a main city never would.
"Perhaps that is what we should see about doing next." He mused to himself, glancing at the Drakein but got no response from them other then Arjan rolling over onto his back, one leg kicking into the air. Both to hem were too deep in sleep to reply to what Junjie was thinking about. It really did make him wish that he had someone in his life like Rio did. He loved Abellio and Arjan dearly but the way he loved them was far different from the way that Rio loved Kilian. A shame that he tended to get crushes on all the worst people. Not because they were bad people or anything but because they tended to be taken. It seemed that such things weren't in the cards for him, a bit like flight, but it was yet another thing that he could cheer others on with even if he couldn't be a part of such a thing himself. Though he supposed he couldn't count himself out completely now could he? Not as though he were too old to ever have a chance at things and if he did start to travel from village to village he might end up meeting his soul mate.
For the moment though he supposed it would be best for him to focus on the things that he could do, things like helping others, which was the most important thing there was. Healers were meant to look passed lines that others refused to look passed. No matter who or what a person was he needed to be there for them, to offer a helping hand and his skills as a Healer if it was something that they needed. To do that he would need to leave the deep desert of Eowyn, would need to visit villages and cities, give help where it was needed no matter if it was wanted or not. He somehow felt that if a person was bleeding out that they would likely accept his help even if he was a hybrid he told himself, "Seems like it's decided then." He wondered what Abellio and Arjan would think about the idea of going to more civilized places. Abellio might fret a bit but he was sure that it was the best plan for how he should use his powers from here on out.
On top of that if he started to check civilized places he might hear rumors about Tilawen, where she had been, where she was going, and maybe he'd be able to find her again. He really hoped so... he missed her and for all of his searching so far he hadn't seen her. He might even stumble across some of the others that he'd met in the past well. Eku, Esme, Rio, Tila, Tyrok, he wanted to see them all again, he wouldn't even mind meeting with Ainsley or Kilian again, as well as meeting with new people. There was a lot that could be accomplished if he were to go forth from the desert and become a part of the world. It was a terrifying idea, sure, but he couldn't let that fear hold him back. Giving a bit of a smile he turned his gaze back to watching the stars, picking out the brightest amongst them, and wished for luck with his coming journey upon it before he rolled over onto his side, curling up against Abellio. He needed rest before he started out on the path that he had decided upon, knowing it would likely take every drop of his strength, courage, patience, and will to do so. It was but a moment after deciding upon his next step that Junjie was sleeping deeply in preparation for what was to come.
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Posted: Wed Nov 27, 2013 5:07 pm
Uh-Oh...
He'd had the weirdest dream last night... or at least he had the impression that it was a weird dream, he could barely remember it now. All that he knew for certain was that it was the sort of dream that just left him feeling a bit out of sorts when he woke up, "Eesh... I think we really need to see about actually sleeping in a bed for one." He murmured before glancing over at Abellio and Arjan before saying, "Well... I need to sleep in a bed, maybe the two of you can rest your heads on it?" They were a bit too big to really sleep on the bed with him anymore, Abellio alone was sure to crush any bed that was up off the ground he thought to himself before he pushed to his feet, brushing himself off. It was when he was reaching down to picking up the cloak that he'd been sleeping on that he realized that he was being starred at, hard.
"What?" He asked, looking between Abellio and Arjan, trying to figure out what it was that they were doing and why they were starring at him in such a manner. Instantly he was looking himself over, brushing at his clothing, then lifted a hand to his face, "What? Do I have something on face? In my hair?" Why weren't they saying anything? Was it bad? Some sort of snake or sand spider in his hair?!
Arjan gave a chuckle, as though amused by the panic before he said, "It's on your back." Not trying to be helpful at all but then again he rarely was unless the situation called for him to be just that. Why should he be when Junjie had Abellio to mother him? He was the tough one of the group, someone had to be after all, the other two were such cream puffs.
"On my... back?" Junjie stood stock still for a moment, preparing to face off with whatever horrible creature it was that was crawling on his back before he spun around, trying to look over his shoulder best that he could... when he came face to wing with what it really was that the two Drakein had been starring at. There was a long moment where Junjie just stood there, utterly still, breath held, before he gave a flap of his wings. First the normal, feathery ones gave a flap, followed by the two more draconic wings. He blinked a couple times then gave a cry of shock, flapping them all more rapidly as though trying to figure out what in the hell was going on. After a moment he bolted, running over to Abellio, clinging to him, "W-What's going on?!" Why did he suddenly have more wings?!
Abellio starred down at him for a long moment before nuzzling against him, trying to sooth him, but looked just as confused as Junjie was. It wasn't as though Lena had lots of wings so this was certainly something that was lost on him as to what was going on. In fact he even turned to look over at Arjan, starring at the Kiandri as though he might hold some sort of answer.
The Keindred looked up at the two of them, scratching his side with his hind leg, before helpfully saying, "Maybe it's cause he's a halfbreed?" He had no idea but all manner of weird things seemed to happen to Junjie because of that. He was able to use two sorts of magic, something a normal Dovaa couldn't, he had feathery wings, unlike a normal Dovaa, and various other things that he could list but didn't bother. Junie was far from normal, he was abnormal, but Arjan loved him nevertheless. Sitting back in the sand he gave him a once over before he said, "We can go see Miss Lena." No reason not to, if they visited the Peisio woman they would be likely to get cookies... and maybe some of those cream puffs that he was comparing his companions to earlier. How nice would that be? Instantly his mind wandered away from the current situation to Junjie's mother and the various treats she cooked up, hopeful that they could get more of those.
"Ahh... that might be a good idea..." Junjie said, easing his hold on Abellio a little bit. If anyone would know what was going on with him it would be his mother. She was smart after all, alright, all he had to do was catch a ship from Eowyn to Serenia, hurry home, and she would be able to tell him what was going on! Giving a nod of his head he closed his eyes, willing his wings to vanish back into his back. He would need to hide them now more then ever he thought to himself... when he realized something even more shocking them when he discovered the new wings. His wings... they weren't disappearing, were they? He turned to look at them once more, watching as one of them gave a little flutter as if to prove it was still there, before he tried again, then again and again and had zero luck. It would appear as if they were... stuck?
Junjie found himself plopping down in the sand, clinging to his cloak, wings flapping behind them. They weren't going back into his back, were they? No... they seemed as though they were stuck just like they were, no longer did he have the power to banish them, making him wondering that much more as to what was going on. What had happened to make them appear? What had happened to make them stay out like this? He had no clue, all he knew for certain was that he needed to get home as fast as possible so that his mother could fix him. Surely as a doctor she would know what was wrong with him, right? He could only hope so he thought to himself as he recovered enough to get to his feet, gathering up his things, "We need to get home fast, before anyone sees me like this... eesh... how am I supposed to do this? How can I take a ship like this?" He whispered to his Drakein, worried now due to the overwhelming dislike the world had for hybrids. The best he could really do was try to hide them under his cloak but he wasn't really sure how well that might go.
"We really need to get home." He said again, realizing that he did have a way back... but it would only work for himself. He couldn't leave them behind, he wasn't so selfish as that, meaning that he was going to have to brave the ship ride back. Maybe... maybe he were to find that nice Orderite sailor from before the man might help them? That or reject him outright because of what he was... he wasn't quite certain at this point how it would go. All he knew for certain was that it was the only option he could come up with at the moment no matter how poor an option it was, "Come on you two, let's see if we can find that guy." It was their best bet at the moment and they could only pray to the higher powers that the guy would be willing to help them.
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Posted: Wed Nov 27, 2013 5:10 pm
Roundabout Help
Well this was awkward... Junjie was starring up at the sailor that they had met earlier from the depths of his hood after explaining the situation to him and everything was just... silent. He was sure the guy was probably displeased with him, huh? It was probably one thing to save a Dovaa from certain doom but it might very well be another thing when it came to someone with mixed blood. There were so many people that thought so poorly of them... they would likely prefer to take up arms and do the angry mob thing as opposed to helping one of them. He shifted in place before dropping his gaze, "Look... I know that you probably don't want to help someone like me but... I don't know anyone else to turn to at the moment. Even with all these wings I can't very well fly home and neither can Arjan! He's too little!" He finally said, his voice wavering a little.
The guy gave a huge sigh, then crossed his arms over his chest, looking off to the side, "Look... I already knew but chose to turn a blind eye since you look enough like a Dovaa to pass as one. At least you did... taking you on board now, it would cause a stir and I can't vouch for anyone else on board, sailors or passengers, you would be in danger. Not to mention that you could get thrown overboard or something." He'd rather not see the guy get eaten by Peisio Dragons or drown because he was made to walk the plank, "You need to find another way over to Serenia, I don't think I can help you." He said all this refusing to look at Junjie, not wanting to allow himself to get drawn into whatever it was that was going on with the guy. Sure, he'd helped before knowing what he was, but now was different, now Junjie's looks were too much of a threat to the peace aboard the ship.
Junjie took a step back, closer to his Drakein, a little taken aback. He knew it was a bit of a long shot but he'd really hoped that coming to this particular man might work out for him, "Ahh... what about... what about Abellio and Arjan? They are innocent in all of this, could I get you to bring them across for me?" He asked after a moment of thought before he dug into his pack, pulling out what coin he had at the moment, holding it out to the man, "I can pay for them, extra even given they are bigger then normal passengers, just get them to Serenia for me and I will find my own means of crossing over." He pleaded with the sailor. Sure, he was unwilling to help Junjie because of what he was, because he would cause problems for the ship's crew and passengers, but maybe he'd be willing to help out his Drakein who just needed a ride home?
The man turned his gaze back to the pleading mage before sighing, taking from him what fee would normally be charged for Drakein passage before pushing the rest back at him, "If they behave themselves they can come aboard, I will look after them from here to Serenia... and you? How do you plan to get across?" The man asked, his gaze wavering a bit, actually showing worry even though he knew he shouldn't really be so nice to a hybrid. If anyone found out that he was doing this he could very well be fired or seen as some sort of sympathizer. Given everything that had happened of late, the various rumors, and the general dislike of their kind he really didn't want to risk that. He had built himself a life and he couldn't risk it for a guy he barely knew. The Drakein though, that at least he could help with since it wasn't strange to see them taking a ship when they couldn't find the distance between continents which it seemed the smaller one was unable to do.
A sigh of relief escaped from Junjie, lifting a hand to rest it against his chest for a moment, before he said, "Thank you, please keep them safe for me, they are my everything." He said, not wanting to see them get harmed because he wasn't there to look after them. When the man asked him how he planned to get across he gave a shrug of one shoulder before saying simple, "Magic." Before he turned to give each of his Drakein a big hug, "You two behave yourselves for him. Once this boat ride is done and we are all in Serenia everything will be alright." At least he sure hoped so, his mother had to know a way to fix what was wrong with him after all, right? Of course she did! She was a doctor, she would understand what was going on with him and she would fix it, then he would travel as easy as he used to with his wings hidden away he reassured himself.
"You should see about teaching that one to fly though, it would really make things a lot easier for you when it comes to traveling." The sailor suggested, motioning to Arjan before he tucked the coin away into his pocket, "Alright, I will take them aboard, we will be leaving soon."
Junjie nodded, watching as the two reluctantly followed after the sailor, neither of them seeming to be thinking very nice thoughts at the moment when it came to him. It seemed that both felt he should have done more for Junjie but the mage felt that he'd done plenty. He watched quietly from the shadowy spot under the dock where he was hiding out as the ship left port... and only then did he cast a spell that would take him home. It wasn't something he really used often and he only knew the rudimentary knowledge on his to use it, but it would have to do. When he touched down in Serenia he wasn't exactly where he'd of liked to have landed, he was also exhausted, but at least he'd made it. Now to rest up and wait for the ship to arrive, feeling completely isolated and alone in this moment with Abellio and Arjan at his side. It was enough to make him shiver a bit despite the warm sun that was shining down on him from overhead.
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Posted: Wed Nov 27, 2013 5:11 pm
Back in Serenia
By the time he was able to meet up with his Drakein again and make it back to his childhood home Junjie was spent. He wanted nothing more then to go inside, crawl into bed, and just sleep for a week. It really wasn't an option though, not when he needed his mother to look him over and figure out what was wrong with him. There had to be a reason for the strange condition that he found himself in and as a doctor she was the only one that he could really turn to. She would mix up a potion, he'd drink it, and he would be cured... or at least that was what he was hoping would happen. Given the time he'd had since waking up in Eowyn with the extra wings he really had no idea what to expect next. No matter what happened next though at least he would be with his mother he thought to himself as he looked from side to side, making sure the coast was clear before he and his Drakein when rushing forward from the forest where they were hiding, across the yard, and into the house. He closed the door behind him quickly before calling out, "Mom? Are you home?"
A short moment later the Dovaa woman appeared, her pace a near run, and she looked at her son who was looking quite the worse for wear, "Junjie?" She murmured, taking a couple steps forward toward the boy, lifting a hand to rest it against his cheek, "Oh... just look at you, what happened? Are you alright? Are you hurt?" She asked in a rush, her fears as a mother and doctor combining to make her that much more worried about his health.
The hybrid boy starred at her for a long moment before shaking his head, "I... I don't know..." He said, then looked around, "You are the only one home, right? No company?" He asked, waiting for her to nod in the affirmative before he shrugged out of his cloak, handing it over to Abellio, and opened up his four wings for her to see, "I... I don't know what to do... I can't get them to disappear anymore, they are... are stuck like this... and... I don't know... what I should do. Everyone is going to know what I am! I can't fake being a Dovaa anymore... I mean I was thinking about not bothering anymore, I don't want to deny father's blood but... not like this, it was too sudden! I couldn't even get used to the fact that I got random wings out of no where!" He said, his words coming out in a rush before he starred at his mother, waiting for her to make everything better in the manner that she always had when he was little and in need of her.
Lena starred at her son, eyes wide, before she started to circle around in, taking in every detail along with the words that he'd said. Her son... he'd grown in a second set of wings. It was unlike anything she'd ever seen that was for certain, at least with a Dovaa. It was something else entirely for the Orderite though, wasn't it? Getting an extra set of wings was a normal coming of age thing for them. Even if that were the case though it was a very interesting thing, to see her son with a pair of wings from each clan that he was a part of. He was a perfect example of a hybrid, a child born of the love between two clans, but one that would be unloved by everyone else... it was something that made her heart ache. Especially when she realized that she had no idea how to help him... how could she fix something that wasn't an injury or disease? This was a natural thing, save of course for the fact that he could no longer retract his wings, that was just... strange. It was something that an Orderite was able to do easily but perhaps it was his Dovaa blood and his Dovaa wings interfering with a Orderite process? That was her only guess.
"Come on, Junjie, I want you to sit down." She said, motioning to the chairs that sat alongside the kitchen table, "You sit, I will get something for you to eat, and we will talk." She was using a soothing tone of voice, hoping to calm her son a bit. He seemed to be quite shaken up She moved to make sure the door was locked before fetching some treats for her son and his bonded friends, handing a cookie to Abellio, another to Arjan, then took a seat next to her son, setting the plate of treats before him. She took a deep breath, let it out slowly, then said, "Junjie... because you are what you are, not completely Orderite and not completely Dovaa, I think things are getting a bit mixed up inside of you. You see Orderite, as they grow older, they get more wings, and Dovaa... well, we get wings like these." She flapped her own while motioning at the ones that Junjie had grown.
"I... I think these two things mixed inside of you, manifesting your second set of wings as Dovaa wings but... at the same time Dovaa are never meant to be able to hide their wings. It's possible their your dragon blood is becoming more dominant now that your wings have appeared causing your ability to recall your wings to perhaps... dwindle." She explained, taking in the look of shock that appeared on his face, "This isn't to say that you will never be able to do it again it just means that you are going to have to learn how the ability works and learn to use it with both sets of your wings."
Junjie swallowed hard, looking over his shoulder at the wings, then shook his head, "I... but it was... it was never something I learned... before I could just do it. I never really had to learn to control it other then trying to keep my wings from popping out at random." He said quietly, finding it quite strange that he would have to relearn something that he been like second nature to him before, like breathing. To relearn such a basic skill, was it possible? He ducked his head, poking at one of the cookies with his finger, "I... I am not sure where to start... and what do I do until then? I can't walk around like this, especially not here, I don't want people hassling you because of me!"
The Dovaa woman reaching to pat him lightly on the head, giving him a smile, before she said, "I think you should go to Ayr, you know the Sage is still there, and it's not as though it's a place that gets a lot of foot traffic. It would be a good place for you to go to try to relearn your ability to hide your wings. Not to mention that he is well read, he should be able to help you where I can't. What I do, I work with herbs and magic to heal wounds but you aren't wounded Junjie, you are just... a little different." She said, feeling a little guilty over that. Had she instead fallen for someone from her own clan this might not have happened, he might have grown up normally, he wouldn't have to worry about such strange hiccups or fear of being hated because of them. She had fallen for the wrong man and it caused pain for her son, "I... am sorry, Junjie... I really am, what you are going through, it's my fault..."
Instantly Junjie was shaking his head, "No, no... it's not! Please, don't think that. I am not upset with you or with father, I just... I'm worried for you is all. I don't want people bullying you for letting me come here." Just as he didn't want to cause trouble for the Orderite sailor, "I will go to Ayr, see if the Sage can help me out, and I will do my best to relearn the skill." He said, not wanting for his mother to be upset over this. He knew where her thoughts had gone and they weren't in a place that he wanted them to be. Rising to his feet he said, "I am going to go to my room, get a bit of rest, and then we will set out tomorrow, alright?"
Lena nodded her head, rising to her feet as well before she pulled her son into her arms for a hug, "He'd be proud of you I think." She murmured, really wishing now of all times that the Orderite that was his father was still around, if anyone could really help it would be him, but without him to step in then it appeared she had to rely on the Sage once more, "Apologize to the Sage for me? I keep sending you to him and it's really unfair to him." She said, picking up some cookies to hand off to her son before ushering him on his way. Once he and the Drakein had gone she sat down heavily once more, "Please forgive me, Leucetius, I keep burdening you like this." She murmured, knowing that the Sage would do anything for her, something she felt guilty for given she could never give him what he wanted in return. Knowing that it was going to be a long, sleepless night, Lena pushed to her feet once more and set to work cleaning to fill the time.
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Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2014 12:53 pm
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Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2014 12:54 pm
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Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2014 12:55 pm
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