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 Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2005 7:05 pm
"Oh, I really can't take credit for it," Perla said somewhat humbly. "It is really only by Lord Sevanet's magic that I was capable of doing this. I entered into a contract with him many many years ago, and he allows me to use his powers every once in a while." Perla slipped the jewel back into her pocket. "He's a powerful spirit of dimension magic. Perhaps you will meet him at some point."
"Yeah, yeah," Mag said impatiently. "So in other words, you were just borrowing power. So what? Let's just take care of Mr. Junkyard and get this thing over with."
Snow nodded, and walked towards the door. To tell the truth, he was feeling a bit irritated himself, especially towards Lady Perla at the moment. He walked towards the door, hitting his shoulder on the doorframe before walking into the next room and out into the hallway.
"Ah. Was it something I said?" Lady Perla wondered aloud, before chasing after him.
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Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2005 8:03 am
"Ah. Mr. Snow," Myu spoke as she tried to catch up with him, "...you hit your shoulder..." Myu continued stating the obvious causing her to frown slightly. She sounded ignorant. It was blatantly obvious that Snow had indeed hit his shoulder. What was she trying to do anyway? Be friendly? This was all unknown to her.
"You aren't hurt, are you?" These words just seemed to spew out of her mouth. This wasn't her. Who was speaking for her? Nyx? No, Nyx can't control her speech or really anything for that matter. Nyx is weak...and only a tad intelligent. Then whose words were these? They were her own? Obviously. Why? Ugh... She shook the thought out of her head. These words were petty. Others' well-being were unimportant...One should only care for themselves.
"Yea..." Nyx said trailing off. Nyx really didn't know what she was agreeing to since she was deep in thought. She didn't understand why everyone was being so harsh to Perla. Was it because of the mess the potion made? Everyone makes mistakes, so why is everyone so angry? The magic? Was it the magic? Things just didn't seem to make sense. Snow. Even Snow seemed irritated. What was going on?
Nyx sighed slightly. During this little "adventure", Nyx could swear this had to be the most thinking that she had ever done in her life. Things just seemed so complicated. It just seemed so much easier when it was just Myu and her. Nyx would just prod Myu to do things while Myu would survey the area looking for possible dangers. That or she would look out for people...so they could avoid them. Easy. Life was so easy, but now dealing with all this...drama, it just seemed to weigh on Nyx. That day when Myu sensed something and decided to go on her feeling, Nyx knew that nothing was going to be the same anything. Things would change. They would change. She wondered if this whole thing was for the better...
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Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2005 1:39 pm
"I'm fine, Miss Myu!" Snow called back, walking down the hall with one hand running over the bricks idly. Perla ran after him, quickly covering distance with her delicate yet fast run.
She caught up to Snow, catching the edge of his sleeve in her hand. Snow paused, not turning towards her.
"Couldn't you be...just a little more subtle?" Snow whispered, his hushed voice sounding tired. "I know it wouldn't change anything, but it certainly would make me feel better."
"I'm sorry. My friends have told me that I have a habit of saying things outright, without thinking about the effects they had on others," Perla said, smiling weakly. "But still, I didn't think you'd be that sensitive..."
"Wouldn't you be?" Mag asked, voice somewhat harsh, but then, thankfully for Perla, dropping the subject. Perla sighed and continued walking in step with him, both of them stopping upon reaching the end of the corridor leading out into the main room.
The monster, which had at this point righted itself, was stalking back and forth across the room, tails lashing. Perla nodded as she saw it.
"Alright, I've got a plan."
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Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2005 2:48 pm
Emotions. Caring for someone. You give the person your heart...your every being... You will give so much and receive nothing in return. All of this and you just get hurt in the end. Is there really a point to it? Is it worth making yourself weak? Making yourself dependent on others? Is it really worth it? Those people who thrive off of...love...are they ready? Ready to accept defeat? Ready to accept the heart break they will receive? Is Snow being so touchy because Lady Perla has broken his heart? This Lord Sevanet...could he possibly be Lady Perla's life partner? Mag had said that Snow had feelings for Lady Perla...Could this possibly explain it? Snow...he...
No...None of this matters. They currently had a task at hand and thinking about frivolous things was futile. Myu needed to focus. She needed to be serious...The last time she didn't focus...she and Nyx could have been seriously hurt. She needed to rely on Nyx, and Nyx could have been injured due to her carelessness. She was...hurt though. It was her fault. It was all her fault...
...Weakness. Myu tried to regain her composure. Weakness...was a disgusting feeling. It made her feel dirty...and unworthy. She tried to shake the feeling away and began to address the situation. "What do you have in mind, Lady Perla?"
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Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2005 4:02 pm
"Take a look at these," Perla said, pulling four flat discs out of her pocket. Each disc was inscribed with many runes and magical symbols on both sides, carved deep into the stone the discs were made of. Placing three on the floor, she held up the fourth, pointing to it with her free hand.
"These discs are capable of generating a magic cancelling field. They were given to me by a special friend, Lady Laci, just for an emergency," she said, sighing at the thought. Shaking her head to get back on topic, she continued. "Each of these discs must be placed in one of the four cardinal directions, south," she pointed to the doorway to the outside, "north," indicating the opposite wall, "west," pointing to the hallway across from them, and "east," slapping the ground right in front of her. "If we can place these in the correct positions, then the barrier will come up, negating all magics inside it, including the one controlling the...thingy."
"That does make sense," Snow admitted. Perla, not speaking, handed him one of the discs to examine. Snow, eyes widening in slight suprise, nodded a silent thanks, and ran a finger over one of the runic markings, tracing it across the disc.
"I'm not a fast runner, but I think I could make it to the north wall if the monster is distracted long enough," Perla admitted, laughing nervously. "I'm going to have to ask Nyx and Myu to place the other two, them most likely being faster than me."
Snow placed the disc on the ground, Perla picking it up after a moment's thought.
"Let me guess. We're the decoys," Mag groaned, wishing she could bang her head against the wall.
"I'm sorry," Lady Perla said, trying to choose the right words. "It's just that, well..."
"I know. The placement of objects, especially in such a delicate situation, is best not left up to me," Snow said quietly. Perla nodded, then turned to Nyx and Myu.
"Are you okay with this?"
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Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2005 5:09 pm
Earlier, Myu would have thought about their request. She was always so wary. Everyone had their own motives...Motives that are unknown and questionable, but it was obvious that Snow and Lady Perla had no ulterior motives. They seemed too nice. They were just out there to help...a very admirable quality. Myu...was only out there for herself. Despicable, but it felt so right...
Independence...that what it was, but Lady Perla and Snow...they didn't seem at all dependent. They themselves seemed strong. Then what was it that Myu possessed? Selfishness? Is that it? Was Myu selfish? All she cared about was herself? No...she cared about the causes she believed in. If she was determined to accomplish something, she would. She did care...She just didn't show it most of the time...Weakness...
Though, this was for a cause that Myu wanted to accomplish. This beast was going to be done for. It had already done so much...drained and stressed out Myu, so it needed to be defeated. Determination...
Myu simply nodded at Lady Perla's request. "I'm sure we could manage." She looked in the directions that she was going to go. It seemed easy. She just hoped all went well.
"Good luck!" Nyx chirped happily. She just hoped nothing bad would happen and that everything would run smoothly. Judging how this as been going though, she was so sure, but she hoped that everything was going to be alright. It had to be. They already came this far...Things had to start looking up. Yes, fine...everything was just going to a-okay.
Myu glanced over at Snow. "Be careful..." She paused, "...both of you."
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Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2005 2:54 pm
"Thank you, Miss Myu," Snow said smiling. "May you be protected from all harm."
"Let's stop yapping and get going! The sooner we get this over with, the better!" Mag yelled, pumping herself up for the action. Snow nodded and crouched into a runner's stance, mentally prepping himself. Perla grinned and gave everybody the thumbs up sign, trusting Mag to give Snow the message.
"Alright! Yeah! Here we go!" Snow sprinted forwards, making a beeline for the monster. He skidded to a halt in front of it, crouching close to the ground. The monster, startled by his sudden approach reared up. Snow ducked under it's belly, grabbing one of it's tails in the process. Praying for the best, he swung up onto what he assumed was its back, and clung on for dear life.
"Now!" he yelled, giving the signal.
Perla rushed out of the hallway, carrying her disc. Reaching the north wall, she carefully placed it down, nodding at her work.
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Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2005 1:02 pm
Myu began mentally preparing herself as well for her task at hand. She was visualizing herself completing it and then being the victor. The beast would be contained...defeated. It would be defenseless...hopeless. This caused My to smirk a bit. Winning...Victory. Myu hated and would never admit defeat. She would rather die with honor than be defeated. She was determined...determined to be victorious. Defeat would not be an option. She would be strong. But there are others...Myu felt confident in her comrades though. They would be able to take care of themselves...hopefully. She hoped...they would be victorious too...if not...together... Yes, together but just for this time...this time...only...
Together. She felt numb. The thought didn't affect her one bit. Together. They would do this together. A small smile curved on the lips that had stayed straight for a long time, but it was quickly brushed away while Myu waited for the signal. She then saw Lady Perla give the thumbs up, so she too briskly went to accomplish her mission. She hoped all went well. Myu knew that Snow was stronger than her...so he would do fine against the beast. Yes...
Myu quickly made it to the west wall and placed the disc on the ground. She let out a sigh of relief. "One more..." She commented to herself. She then looked around for the next direction she had to head.
"Which way?" Nyx asked unsure, a hint of fear present in her tone.
"This way..." She replied blankly as she headed towards the doorway. She hesitated a bit but then placed the disc in place. She was done with her task, but how were the others...and did it work? She didn't want to wait and find out, so Myu quickly dashed to see the outcome of the barrier...that and of her comrades as well...
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Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2005 2:58 pm
Perla, seeing the final disk being set into place, activated the spells embed deep into the disk. Flaring to life, each of discs sent a pillar of golden light streaming towards the ceiling. A line of light raced in a circle across the floor, connecting each of the discs with a semitransparent wall. The circle, now completed, filled with a gentle, hazy light.
The monster, sensing it's nearing demise, reared up angrily. Snow attempted to grab at it, then was sent barreling off it's back into a nearby pile of cardboard boxes. His head cracked against the floor as he fell, knocking him out. Mag began to yell and swear profusely in her concern for her friend, although it was only a slight bump on the head, nothing serious.
Continuing with its magic, the runic symbols from each disc copied themselves onto the floor within the circle. Glowing brightly, the spell activated in all its glory. The monster was hit fully by the spell, swaying under its power. It glowed with the light of the spell for a moment before collapsing in on itself. Being formed from junk, it had little stability past what the magic had held together, and it quickly fell apart, bits and pieces rolling off as it crumbled.
Its work done, the mystic circle vanished along with the discs, leaving only a charred black marks on the floor where it had been.
Perla walked to the center of the circle, prodding the remains of the junk monster.
"Well, look like it worked!"
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Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2005 5:54 pm
"Snow!" Myu cried as she watched him barrel through the air. Emotion. Fear. Myu felt so many emotions all at once. She could then feel her eyes widen and her forehead wrinkle. Snow. Was he alright? He couldn't be hurt...no...be strong, Mr. Snow. Please...be alright... But...why did she seem to care so much? Snow could take care of himself...but she cared. Her comrade was hurt...and she allowed it to happen. She wasn't able to help him. She just watched him, and Snow was out cold... It was all her fault... She failed...
Defeated. The monster had been defeated. Sure, victory. Myu cared that they had pummeled the beast; she was going to do it no matter what, but...She then began to look over at Snow and then at the char marks on the floor. If they can't defeat this together, then what's the point of this whole thing? Unity. Togetherness. It would be pointless. If you can't defeat something together...
This is why Myu liked to work alone. There would be no one to worry about but yourself. You didn't have to protect others...and worry...You just had yourself, only you matter...but togetherness...
Myu then glanced over at Lady Perla. She didn't seem to care at all...The monster was defeated, and she paid no mind to Mr. Snow. Myu slowly shook her head and turned her attention elsewhere...She remained quiet as she heard her guardian's frenized uproar.
"Mag? Snow? Are you guys alright?" Nyx exclaimed taking in everything around her. She was glad that the monster was defeated but at the expense of a friend? Friend... She just really hoped that Snow and Mag weren't hurt. Please don't be hurt...They were needed for many reasons...some that were still unclear. Growth. Friendship...Please be alright...
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Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2005 11:51 am
"Yeah, we're fine!" Mag called, after examining Snow. She lowered her voice to talk to herself angrily. "Oh look, it worked!" she pantomined Perla's voice in a sqeaky falsetto. "Yeah, and we're only exhausted, and oh, look, unconscious. Gee, what concern!"
Perla walked over and examined the place where his head had made contact with the floor.
"The worst he'll end up with is a bump for a few days. He should wake up soon." Perla said, brushing her hands over the bruised skin, Snow squirming slightly under her touch. Mag, not happy with the contact between Snow and Perla, lowered the temperature around them a few degrees without realizing it. Perla laughed under her breath at the display, placing Snow's head down gently on the ground. She walked over to Nyx and Myu.
"I appologize for the trouble I've caused you by calling you here. If there's anything you need to know, please ask me."
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Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2005 12:28 pm
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Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2005 1:49 pm
"Perhaps it would be best to start at the beginning," Perla said, closing her eyes. "Every existance, every person, every thing has a story behind it, and the existance of the Zahdl is no exception."
"It occurred perhaps a thousand or more years in the past. The date is none too clear, the Librarian says that it was due to the difficulty keeping time or record during the turmoil. And the ones who remember see time as almost irrelevent, molding into an unending stream of consciouness, battle upon battle, then with peace, day unto day, through eternity. I'm rambling I know, but I'll get on with it.
Perhaps the most significant event of this time was the rising of the greatest evil force this land has ever known. Nobody knows what had brought them here, whether it be the conspiritors on Avryn itself, who joined the fight later, or another tempting lure, but the world was riddled with peril. The people of this world, swordsmen and mages, healers and thieves, threw all their forces against the overwhelming powers that were destroying this world. Ultimately they failed.
It is believed at this point that the consciousness of Avryn, whether it exists or not, gave birth to new children in order to fight this great and terrible threat. These children were born of the purest of nature's elements, combined with the traits of nature's other beloved creatures and it's wise human children. These beings became known as the Zahdl, and they were Avryn's last hope.
As they grew and matured, their powers became a force to be reckoned with. Along with their guardian spirits, they managed to push back the evil to a point of almost no return. In a final, bloody battle, the most powerful of the Zahdl, known as the Heaven Saint Knights, sealed the evil away. The battle had decimated nearly every Zadhl who had fought, yet the world was once again at peace. The Knights, swearing to protect this world, fell into a deep slumber, wreathed in a shroud of time.
Years passed, until now. Dark tidings are abroad. The normal count of monsters has gone up, malicious dark magic spreads through the land, and people are suffering. Perhaps these are tidings of the evil's return. I am not one to say.
However, now that you, Snow, and others have been born, perhaps the time to fight has returned. But please, remember. Although protecting this world is important, your life is equally so. Please take this time to learn and grow, instead of entirely dedicating yourself to battle. If you only concentrate on the fight at hand," Perla said, looking downcast, "you may lose sight of what is most important."
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Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2005 2:39 pm
What's most important...? Wouldn't protecting everyone be what's most important...? Obviously, but Lady Perla said otherwise. Important...Myu simply didn't understand. Why? Why...didn't she understand? Why did she feel so ignorant? Did she honestly need to become more informed? Was she...stupid? But what else did she need to learn, and why did she need to grow? She just found out her new purpose...to save this land. What else was there to know? But...was she truly a ignorant little girl? Please no...Myu did not want to be like Nyx, but did she act more childish? Maybe...
Myu tried to rationalize this in her head and got nothing. What could be more important? Love? Friendship? Petty...right? Yes, of course...Myu would just have to associate with people, so it will enable them to save the world...no matter what. The world...life...everything, it depended on them...it depended on her. Her fate...she needed to accept it. Fate...A savior. Nothing seemed more important than that...The evil that was now present...Myu was going to stop it. She would be one of this world's saviors. She would protect them. Her life...was theirs...That's what was most important.
"Thank you for that...It explained a lot..." Myu replied still deep in thought. She needed to be stronger...both she and Nyx. If they were going to save the world, they had to get stronger...but how? Nyx would suggest a group...but could she possibly be...correct?
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Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2005 4:02 pm
" I hope I've helped!" Perla said happily. " Oh, and I want you to have this."  Perla holds out an amulet, about the size of a large hoop earing. It's green colored jewel and golden exterior glitter in the light. " It's called the 'Windfish Jewel'. It will be useful to you someday!" Perla laughed tossing it over. "Now excuse me, I have some other matters I must clear up." She walked off, heading in the direction of her office. Mag snorted. " Oh, boy. Little Miss Ambiguous, isn't she?" Mag sighed in disdain. " I wish she would just say things straight out, instead of just hinting around." Snow shifted restlessly with his guardian's voice.
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