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"Troden." Kanna replied, moving towards Aster, "I can always tell when he is about to make a big move...I just wish I knew what it was." If only our connection had not been destroyed...but there is no point in grieving for the past. Kanna shook herself from these thoughts before saying, "Troden has the Book of Fate by now, one that King Ranier no doubt has by now as well. He will possibly attempt to make duplicates for his allies and hunt the vessels down...and I can do nothing to stop him. He is my brother, but only in name now, so the Sulla Way that could have been a hold is useless to the young dragon. I wouldn't be surprised if he is waiting to confront me about it when I return. He may even attempt to kill me for the title perhaps..."

Raziel jerked away, his gaze darkening slightly as Daystar whirled around, but other than that he made no negative move against her. Troden's orders were law. Make sure she is comfortable... That is what he would do...even if it was a very painful start. It would all be worth it to see his dear older brother humiliated before his Leader.

"Let's us go then," he murmured, taking her arm once again, but this time far more carefully.

Troden watched them quietly as they moved away, and eyebrow arching, "Scared for me? What a strange thing to say..."

[Wow...she sounds just like Troden now... Awesome!
Troden: I couldn't be more proud...]

As always, Lady Isabelle. Arachneim answered, nodding to Mara just as Troden began to leave his office and move don the hall towards the thrown room.

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Tyrshida appeared within a torchlit room where several others either sat or stood around a great stone table in the center of the room, but from the echoes and extra murmurs within the room, she could tell that even in the darkness there lay many thers who did not wish to be seen.

She nodded slightly to those who turned her way, stopping once she appeared before a vampiric elf who sat at one in of the lit table, one female who was clearly part dragon stood at her side and another, an Avian perhaps, stood on the other, "Troden has called this meeting because he has acquired the Book of Fate no doubt," the woman said as Tyrshida actually gave her a more formal bow, "I have been given news of two powerful spies entering my city as well...I am guessing that Lorindel is where the first vessel shall be."

"I have no doubt about that Lady Forenthiel," she replied, tilting her head slightly and causing a gentle ring to free itself from the bells in her hair. A nervous rumble filled the air, Tyrshida only smirked, "A Book shall be given to everyone of us I believe....and I heard there is a little surprise awaiting us when he arrives. Just be patient for a moment longer and you will not be disappointed." Forenthiel closed her eyes and nodded, a silent form of dismissal. Tyrshida backed away before moving on, looking annoyed,

I am tired of playing mediator...When will the carnage begin already?!

[Yes! I can't wait!]

"Right here My Lady," Arachneim murmed, passing it to her just as Mara walked beside them, "It is the true article for it was within a Nagoni's hands."

Troden entered the room, watching them curiously as he moved across it, "Either you have found it or you are all horrible saboteurs." he said, lightly amused, before looking at Isabelle, "The meeting is starting as soon as we get there. Let us go my love." he said, coming up to her and offering his arm. Arachneim and Mara backing away bowing and disappeared.

[It's a shame really. He could be quite a nice guy if he wasn't so goal-oriented lol He could be laid-back even -le gasp-]

Troden smiled at her, a genuine smile only used for her before they disappeared together and entered the rendevous point amidst their allies. There was a loud ruckus as they appeared, only to be quieted by a raised hand and a dragon wing uncovering Isabelle to reveal the Book of Fate within her arms, "We have all come here for this day, have we not, the day when the Ten would make the foolish mistake of creating this Book that would surely be their demise just as it would be their salvation." he began, his voice carrying throughout the cavernous area, "Here, within the very walls of Signet's very own moutain, we have finally acquired the Book of Fate, thanks to Forenthiel's men and the well-timed orders of my beloved.

Here me now as I say that it all of you who will bring the Ten's death at the feet, those of you who have long had their place in power and those who have tasted the freedom life has to give, and it is with the help of this Book that will aid us all."

He gently took the Book from Isabelle, kissing her hand as he did so before tossing it into the air. A hum filled the area and the sweet sound of jingling bells and magic followed it, making the book glow green and dupicate itself multiple times over before landing into a leader's lap. Each book was a perfect copy and hadn't lost an inch of its power, thanks to Tyrshida's spell, but at the cost of most of her energy. In the darkness she was slumped against the wall, unconscious to all. Lady Forenthiel smirked lightly before sending her right hand woman, Nira, to her side.

"You can give quite a speech Troden to those who are dense enough not to see the true trial we have ahead," Forenthiel said, as the backgrounds was filled with cheers, "But you those in the background are the smaller lords in power and those who just want to be 'free'. The others sitting around this stone table and I know better. When shall the true meeting begin in Lorindel?"

"It is your city my Lady," Troden replied as he looked down at her, "You have only to name the date and those who have been called shall go...which brings me to my next sending of good news." he said the last part loud enough to silence the others, "Once you have opened the Books, I would expected for you already see a chapter writing itself concerning a certain vessel that dwells within Lorindel. This is the first among many to come who must be destroyed, and with your aid, we can kill this shell before one of the Ten can regain their full power!" This was a dangeous game to play, seeing as he didn't have the slightest clue as of yet as to who exactly was the first vessel for, but he seemed to be playing it masterfully.

One of the Books settled upon the center of the table, melding into it and projecting the spitting image of Ashra, giving he was actually within his preteens. He had no idea the Book could do that, but they were within Signet Moutain, ancient form that had long since held a Leader inside it. It was the perfect place to hide a meeting when if a certain Leader entered, they may not get out...

He will look more like a twelve-year-old now then... Troden thought, a flash of amusement crossing his face before he said, "Ashra, the Child Leader of the Ten, as well as his realm's Head Balancer..." he said, carrying his voice once again, "A very important being to not only the Ten, but of Life itself. There have been rumors that have now been confirmed of him creating another Balancer who may very well take his place. I'll give him credit for taking precautions for they were surely needed, but he must die all the same. Just as Aurora and Lotan must die to give the lycans true freedom." he took a step forward to see if he could close the Book, but as if reading his mind, the stone table made the Book meld into itself comepletely. Troden smiled before looking up at everyone, but it was far more sinitster than the warmth he had shown to Isabelle only moments before, "Ashra's vessel is in Lorindel my Lords and Ladies. The choice is yours to aid us in finding and destroying him, as well anyone else who would dare stop us, or stand back and watch our chances slip by one by one. Isabelle and myself will be moving out tonight and the search will begin tomorrow. I hope you make the right choice."

He then bowed slightly and the projection turn off, signalling the end of the meeting. He watched all but a few leaders left the room and he knew then that Forenthiel intended to have the true meeting here and now with the Leader who truly new what they were up against, "I'm afraid we should begin the meeting now," Forenthiel said as she stayed in her seat.

Troden merely nodded, "Of course," he replied before gestring for Isabelle to sit down as he sat down next to her. Nicely played Forenthiel...Nicely played...

((I apologize for my long absence but I've had to work for the past five days and I'll have to work today too.))

Remus pulled his son gently into a hug. He held him there for a moment and then held him a short distance away. "You will be grounded for a week and no gunplay for another week after that, but I want you to understand why. I'm willing to teach you what I know but if you don't realize what you can do, then you make mistakes you'll regret." Memories filled Remus's face for a moment before he shook them away and hugged his son again. "We'll always be here for you."

"Perhaps we haven't truly wanted to find him." She murmered, seeing as to find him would be to end the strained peace they'd been having recently. Things were now starting to happen again. She sighed, rubbing her stomach gently.





Aster tried to sit up and groaned when his body protested adamantly and refused to cooperate. He snarled and oath under his breath, "It is dangerous business to copy the Book, that copy that he possesses is stained with much blood." He murmered, "Tarry here a bit longer, my love, I will be on my feet soon." he added grimly.

((missed the e at the end but yeah, close enough))

Magnolia was pacing. She'd left her daughter's room after watching her disappear into the forest, heading to the the master bedroom to wait for Dorien and whatever he had to say about this meeting with the Ten. He wasn't back yet and she was getting worried. She paused glancing out the window, humming anxiously to herself before she started pacing again. She debated with herself, part of her wanting to head to the Nocturne, the other wanting to wait, keep an eye on the children; the twins were relatively tame when she or their father was around, the moment they realized she was no longer at home, they'd wreak havoc on the staff...

Someone bumped gently against Keira, "Excuse me." Sable said turning to see whoever she'd bumped into. She blinked at the woman her nostrils flaring, taking in a very not human scent, "This place is out of this world, don't you think?" She yelled so she could be heard above the music.

((Keira's not human right? >.<))