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 Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2005 4:20 pm
Moonstone laughed. "yes well, he probably doesn't like the thought of me being here either. But really, were else have I to go? One does not remain alone when their are friends who are happy for your company" he took a look at the collesium. Quite a view really, what a neat perspective.
Ashlyn took a seat right behind Piper so that she could stick her head near the womans face and beg for pets and food. She'd never really been in the stands before, and people were staring at her. Not that she cared about that mind.
bode bobbed her head,. "Yeah! For good luck, you are supposed to tie your lady's hankerchief on it...you don't have a lady. Do you think Mrs. Piper will let you borrow her hankrechief? Casue I don't have one."
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Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2005 4:31 pm
"Yes dear Moonstone, but he knows he can't maim you and your brother. That would be one mess of a fight between me and him." Then she took on a slightly irritated look. "Though I should hit him anyway for going off without so much as a look to me." Then she just shrugged. "I suppose he's just really focused." Hooking her fingers under her collar she tugged lightly, absentmindedly looking back at Ashlyn with a smile. Though she wondered about Serino...she was starting to miss him again. Back to Moon. "Tell me Moonstone, how has your father been?"
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Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2005 4:49 pm
First rounds were getting underway, and of course, the guards participating were cleaning up thier competition. one particular guard, that same aggroant racist one..had insisted he face Onyx...then, once beaten him, that would put him up to Malik in teh second round. get them both. Malik just watched. Most of them had very little idea of the event. he was reminded of a human once that was asked if he knew how to swordfight. htat human said 'yes, the pointy end goes into the other man'. most of these jousters had the same idea. 'the pointy end hits the other ones shield'. Humans. but now with Onyx up..lets see how well he handles himself.
Onyx heard his call, and picked Bode up, givign her a little kiss on teh forehead.
"Go find Piper and sit with her and watch, alright? and root for me, so I can win."
A little grin, and he got up on Ironsides, and spurred him out into the Arena, waving his lance in the air with a natural showmanship. Onyx might hav made a great performer. then pointing it at his opponent, rearing Ironsides up and letting the excited lizard paw at the ground.
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Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2005 4:56 pm
moonstone nodded, understand. "Father, as far as I know, was doing well. Him and Mother really settled down after they had us, and a few others. Everytihng as far as I know was good. Father's beast was kept pretty well in check and he has had little need to Hunt people. He was always proud of us I think, for being a new sort of vah species. I think right now, he must be either very angry, or very depressed that we are gone."
Bode cheered him on as he left, and she ran into the stands to fling hereslf on Piper's lap. "We are going to win! We are going to win!" She shouted. "See look! there's gaurdian Onyx and Ironsides! See! See?"
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Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2005 5:03 pm
"He was very proud of you when I saw you two for the first time. It was practically tangible. Though you two were so cute with your tiny little wings and claws. Wasn't too hard to love you at all. Though I have to admit I am surprised you remembered me at all, even the hair. I left so soon." Though her attention was thrown to Bode who had apparently come to join them and took residence in her lap. And she laughed at the enthusiasm she showed. "Yes, I see them." And a nod of her head. "Of course Onyx is going to win this round, he's wide awake by now and has the reflexes of his kind. Though...he is quite the show off isn't he?"
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Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2005 5:19 pm
Onyx faced off againt the guard, both mount pawing nad both riders at the ready. a flag was waved, and off they went..galloping toward one another untilt eh first loud slam of metal on metal. Onyx reeled..but didn't fall. the guard..barely looked like he was touched, though anyone could see it had been a full on impact. Onyx growled, more magic. and he tossed the shield aside, the guard smirking lightly.
"You might want to pick that up, unless you're looking for a serious injury, feline."
"You are so getting your a** kicked. I don't care if I got to tackle you, you are coming off that lizard."
And again, the flag was thrown, and the mounts charged. about mid way to them impacting again, Onyx switched his lance arm, lowering hte point..a shift in postition..gotta love an extra tail grip..and wham. the guard's lance went past, and Onyx hit. and lord what a hit.
The guard slumped forward, and slid off hsi mouth as it was still going, holding his groin. indeed a moment where every male winced. Onyx rode Ironsides over, and let the lizard step right were the lance had hit.
"I told you I ws gunna give you an a** kicking. and now..I don't think you'll be breeding either. one less bigot in Deepwater."
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Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2005 5:29 pm
Moonstone chuckled. "The hair made an impression. And My parents used to tell storied about you, so I never really was able to forget it. Believe me, it was a surprise to even think you'd be here.
Moonstone cringed when Onyx, uh won his round. "The money shot, that's what that was."
Bode didn't understand what a show off, but she though her brother looked regal as he rode the lizard. "Money shot!" She screamed. This was awesome! She bounced up and down, pointing, "Did you see that? That gaurd went down!" She giggled uncontrolabley.
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Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2005 5:36 pm
Hell even Piper cringed. That was...brutal to the fullest extent of the word. Though she found it humorous as well. Arrogant guards could use putting in their place...and also lose their place in the line of procreation. Didn't need them breeding at all. "He'll feel that in the morning...or forever." She laughed again as Bode went through another bout of excitement, and she let one hand grip to the back of Bode's shirt...didn't want the girl taking a tumble down the stands. Then a look back to Moonstone. "You mean I spent enough time there to have stories told about me? Did your mother tell you about the time she jumped me? That was interesting." She tilted her head slightly. "Surprised to find me? I'm more surprised to find you."
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Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2005 5:49 pm
Malik had n visible reaction to Onyx's victory, only a nod, before going to Nightmare, putting on her saddle and riding her out, massive speat and a tear shaped skull emblazoned shield. He came out, without fanfare or showing off, and still commanded attention. if there was a being in deepwater that gave the appearance at the moment of one of the four Horsemen, Malik was it. he trotted lightly to one end, flames trailing from Nightmare, and Onyx just stared at him for a bit before getting on Ironsides and going back to teh stables to await his turn in the second round.
Onyx couldn't beleive the aura that raidated off that man when he came out. if there was ever someone that looked more frightening at that moment, Onyx couldn't think of them. The way he held himself spoke of a bringer of Death, a killer on the battlefield. and his lifeless grey eyes, focused on the task at hand, only made that image worse. But that wasn't going to stop him from watching Malik's joust.
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Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2005 5:58 pm
"It took a lot of goading, but I finally managed to get her to tell me the story about a year ago. Father wouldn't tell me, becuase he wanted to see the look on Mother's face when she re-lived the moment." He grinned. "it was a really funny story." He leaned back, crossed his arms. "yes, I suppose it would be odd to find us. Especially since we've...grown. Course, couldn't be to hard to figure out who we were."
"Surprise!" She watched Malik come out, and she was the only one in the crowd to boo him. In fact, the stands had gone respectivly quit except for her tiny voice shouting, "Get out of the pit, you bum!" She shook her fist in his general direction.
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Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2005 6:03 pm
Okay, it was amusing how Bode was so outspoken, and Piper couldn't help but softly laugh. "Hey now, I didn't boo your guy, why you got to go boo mine?" Of course her laughter smothered itself as she took to watching Malik. He was quite the sight...and not the Malik she knew. But that was no surprise to her, she knew there were virtually two sides to her beloved. This one, the cold elf who cared for nothing and only of power and him being on top...and then there was her Malik, the one that no one but her got to see. Frankly she was selfish about that and would like to keep that part of him all to herself. But a look around to the crowd told of reserved fear. But another look to Malik...sure, he was a force to be frightened of...but she had never been scared of him and didn't intend to start now. Though she also noticed the glances thrown to her as well as if they expected her to be looking just as evil and watching with a 'you better win' look.
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Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2005 6:11 pm
The guard that was sent out against him didn't exactly move like he was overjoyed with the idea. the lizard mount pawing aggresively and making a bullhorn like call. Malik was cold, calm, and lowered that dangerous looking lance, Nightmare only pawing once. then the flag when down and both riders came forward into a collision. Malik jerked to the side on impact, and the guard was pulled off his mouth, the lance shoved firmly through his shoulder, which brought a shouting of pain..before gravity slid him off the end of it. Malik raised his lance, victory was his..but his other arm was hanging rather limp at his side.
Onyx watched and shook his head. Malik was well trained for this..until he noticed the arm. Had malik broken his arm? or maybe knocked it out of socket? either way more macho points for him to not even make a sound. But that still gave the next person to face him an advantage. Malik was hurt and that ment he could be beaten. it showed that the man coudl get hurt, he was not invulnerable.
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Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2005 6:25 pm
Bode looked at Mrs. Piper. "but...that's what your supposed to do, I cheer for Onyx, you cheer for Mr. Malik. I boo for Mr. Malik, you boo for Onyx. It's fair that way." She smiled. "And fun! Cuase then others know that your not scared of who you are cheering for!"
There was a tap on Moonstone's sholder. Her turned around and Low and behold...warren. "Ah gees...what are you doing here?"
Ids your armored freind as strong as they say he is?"
Moonstone Shrugged. "I suppose so."
"I was just curios. I thought that I aught to worn you and your lady freind here."
"Let it our warren, worn us about what?"
Warren's face looked like he didn't care, but then again he wouldn't be here if he didn't right? "The gaurds are tupping their lance head."
In the world of war, "tipping" meant...poison.
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Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2005 6:30 pm
Okay, that killed Piper's happy right there, filling the void the happy left behind with cold dread. Sure...it could be not as bad as it seemed...and it could be worse. And her mind did that evil thing to her where it set up various bad scenarios. She wasn't having fun anymore...and lord so help him if he was faking it...well Innoruuk would seem like a puppy compared to her own wrath. Of course her ears were picking up what was being said by the new guy there that Moon apparently knew...and holding Bode with one arm she turned harshly and grabbed the little newcomer by his shirt, yanking him so that his face was mere inches from her own, and clearly she was angry. "What did you say?!" Yes, she knew what tipping was...she did it to her own arrows.
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Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2005 6:39 pm
Warren, a little surprised but not particularily frightned, could understand why this was bothering her. Although she didn't seem like the Piper he had heard of, it was obvious the kind of relationship she had with the armored fellow.
Calmly, he looked into her eyes. "Tipping. The lances are being tipped with poison. The king doesn't like it when his gaurds are made to look like fools, so he is trying to get ride of his competition."
He looked down. "It is a complicted formula. And only one known cure for it. The problem is getting it."
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