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Character: Erionda
STAGE: Apprentice
LVL: 30
LUK: 31

Drakein with her:
Lanzecki
Uassae

Lay dozing in her bed. It had been an exhausting few days. Company had come and some had stayed. She didn't mind though, as long as they cleaned up after themselves. She had taken the time to travel various places in search of her new home and though she had found it, something held her in Eowyn for the time being. However if the pressure continued from the neighboring town, Erionda was sure she was going to move to Aisko for her own protection.

Rolling over on the small cot in her room, Erionda's hand fell to the floor. A small snowflake like pattern froze around her finger to imprint the floor. A signal that her body was cooling itself off again as she slumbered. Her thick blue breastplate and the coverings she usually tied around her waist lay against the floor. Draped cautiously over her sword. Her small heirloom resting on top with a light glint.

In the past few days Erionda had given Jun, and Kilian, permission to enter her home whenever they pleased. It was early morning and the sun had yet to rise, making it a perfect time for Erionda to catch some sleep before the heat of the day settled in. She found herself less able to sleep in the heat as the seasons pressed forward and the temperature rose. She didn't even stir as the sound of footsteps in her house echoed from the floor below.

Win


Erionda bolted upright in her bed. Her hands instinctively formed a protection as she searched the room. Letting out a sigh when she realized it was Kilian and not Alpha or Beta. Her hands relaxed, shifting her feet from the bed to the floor. "You sure can be a clutz." She mumbled sleepily. Trying to re position her tunic. In the excitement part of her tunic had slipped off her shoulder, and while nothing was reveled. Erionda was sure it wasn't lady like to show so much skin. Reaching out she offered Kilian a hand up.

"What's going on? Is the battle worse?" Erionda wasn't sure that peace had really been settled after they had taken Alpha away. To her it felt more like the eye of the storm. Mixed with the calm before. Whatever was coming, she was sure it would be far worse than what they had already seen. Her eyes seemed worried as she searched Kilians face.

"Rio! Rio. Uassae found thing!" Lanzecki squabbled as he burst into the bedroom followed by the larger Drakein. "Big long thing" To emphasize his point, Lanzecki extended both his wings out as far as they could go.

"Thing bigger this!" He chattered vocally. Sending images through his bond.

"What he means." Uassae drawled out unamused. "Is that we found this cave, and it looks like it leads somewhere. It would be a good idea to search it, just in case your fears come true and we need a place to hide." He glanced sideways at Kilian. "Especially if everyone turns out to be what we expect."

Erionda glanced at Uassae with a puzzled expression. Shrugging it off she turned to Kilian. "Would you like to come. I know I'll feel safer with you there." She gave a brief smile before turning to gather up her clothes and weapon. Slipping them on over her tunic, reaching around to strap her last peace into place with the leather fastening. Her sword and shield strapped into place.

"Hurry! Hurry!" Lanzecki squeaked excitedly, moving to push the Hybrid and Oblivionite from the room and out of the house. "This way!" He chanted checking back every few steps to make sure Rio was following.

The place Uassae and Lanzecki had led Rio sent another shiver down her spine as she paused. She wasn't sure she could enter another cave. Lanzecki's nudge startled Erionda. Reacting without thinking, Erionda's hand moved to grab onto the Taller Magescians arm. A few seconds passed before she realized what she was doing. Blushing furiously, Rio quickly let go and moved towards the cave entrance.

Her movements were stiff. Slow as she tried to appear confident, Kilian had seen her weakness the night before. Smiling slightly at the reminder of a soft tingle on her lips, she glanced back to see if Kilian was following her into the cave.

The path was long and steep, and the further down they went the mossier the room grew. Rio silently wished for a source of light. The first room they entered was slightly lit by strange glowing moss. Almost entranced by the scene, a soft snoring sound caused the already tense hybrid to react. Her magic formed and struck out at the sleeping Ysali. Killing it instantly. Two orbs appeared in its place.

"What just happened?" Erionda asked innocently.

Win


Erionda shuddered as Amadia disappeared form her immediate view. The dark cavern didn't bode well against her sanity. She could feel the deep dark parts of her mind reacting to the pressure of anxiety, and fear from the events she had survived. Biting the inside of her lower lip with another shiver, her eyes darting about as she heard Kilians Keindred speak. A dragon? She had killed a dragon? There was nothing wrong with that. A slight bit of hope lit her mind.

She had reacted so quickly, with her dimmed eyesight still trying to adjust to the darkness. What is she had hit her Drakein or even Kilian? As if reaction to her thoughts she felt his hands weave against her's. She squeezed his hand in return. Thankful for the bit of contact pulling her sanity back to her. Letting out a low sigh of relief, quickly sucking in air again as his hand pulled away from her.

He kept her feeling safe. "I could have hit you..." Erionda muttered. Reaching out to take her orb from him and tuck it into Uassae's side pack. She twitched at the mention of going back. She wasn't sure she wanted to go on, some part of her remembered Kilians enjoyment in battles. If this cave proved to be full of dragons, how could she deny him such a thrill? He had done so much for her, she owed it to him to brave the cave. With him by her side she felt a little more confident in her stride.

"W-we can keep going..." Erionda nodded.

Erionda was glad for the darkness. It would be easier to hide the blush once again dusting her cheeks. He was so nice to her, so trusting of her. It was so foreign to her in every way. The contact was welcoming and yet terrifying. Jumping at a sound off to the right, Erionda tensed. Quickly relaxing as Kilians hand found hers again. Giving a soft squeeze in return, Rio allowed him to keep her hand. For the time being it gave her a sense of security in the dark and forbidding cavernous tunnels.

Following closely behind Kilian who proceeded through the tunnels. Her heart smashing against her rib cage as she focused on the hand in front of her. Her free hand held tightly against her chest. As if she were trying to keep her heart from exploding out. Rio relaxed a little with each step. Her eyes slowly moving about the tunnels around her. They seemed to go on forever. Looking towards Kilian as he spoke, Rio only blinked. She didn't have an answer for him and didn't want to fill the silence with unnecessary noise. In case it would break whatever spell they were under.

Closing her eyes and cringing inward as Kilian stopped. Rio braced herself, prepared for impact with his sudden stop. It never came, he was already shifting her behind him. Grinding her teeth Rio stared into the dark. She wasn't this weak! Sure she had been knocked out by another hybrid. And maybe her eyes were not able to see quite so well in the dark. But that didn't mean she had to hide, right?

Just as she was about to step around Kilian and squint into the dark, Lanzecki filled the small area. "Just Ysali." He responded as if he was disappointed! Erionda thought, giving Kilians hand another squeeze. All dragons deserved death. Even the Ysali. They had been what had killed her parents. Left her an orphan. Left her alone.

"A Ysali is a dragon. All dragons should be killed." The female hybrid grumbled. Trying to see into the dark. The light from the tunnel entrance was starting to dim out now. And she wasn't sure how much farther she would be able to go before she would have to rely on her sense of touch alone. "Where to now?" Erionda asked, sounding as if she could easily see a tunnel up ahead. Or maybe two? Either way, she wasn't going to let on she couldn't see.

Win As if you couldn't with a 100 on the roll



Erionda nodded with a slight grunt. Keeping her hand held in Kilians. She would be willing to continue on. Lanzecki snorted shifting to trot up the tunnel after Amadia, she wasn't supposed to be the drakein leading them. That was his job! Not hers. What a horrible show stealing Female! Growling as he moved after her. His feet carried him quickly up to her side before passing her. With a chirping laugh he sped ahead into the next room.

The Keindred hardly noticed the shift in the wind until he found himself face to face with the creature. Dramatically flailing his wings in an attempt to back up, he was shocked by Amadia's swiftness. Grumbling about how dare she once again. Lanzecki too lept against the dragons side. His claws and teeth digging into the dragon had little effect. Wind against wind only nullified their attacks.

Gratefully stashing this orb into a pouch at her side Erionda took a deep breath. Slowly gaining the courage to move deeper into the caverns. With the light disappearing as it was Rio wondered what could possibly lay ahead and just how far down they would have to go. Biting her lip out of habit she watched Amadia and Lanzecki disappear. "Now where are they-"

She was interrupted by Kilian call out to his Drakein. Finally noticing the shift in the speed of wind. Narrowing her eyes dangerously, Erionda scowled at the dragon. This one was only slightly tougher than the Ysali, but her experience with them were not pleasant. And even worse when connected with Kilian. With the release of her hand Erionda reached behind her to withdraw her sword. She wasn't going to let this one cause Kilian any more danger than he had suffered in the past.

Gripping her hilt and shifting her stance, Rio's eyes opened in disbelief as Kilian swiftly felled the dragon. So it was a game now was it? Forgetting her fear for the moment Rio laughed at the dragons demise. Accepting the Ayrala orb with a slight smile. "I could have done better." She teased turning her head to look down the next tunnel entrance. "And I'll prove it!"

Turning on her heals Erionda stalked down the next tunnel. Her hair swaying from side to side as she moved. Her hand flicking her hair over her shoulder as it settled neatly against her back. She wouldn't let him kill more dragons than she could while they were out. It just wasn't allowed. She was the stronger of the two. Wasn't she? Shaking the slight hesitation from her mind, she held her sword close.

Pausing as she stared at what lay ahead of them in the next tunnel.

LOL even with a reduction like that their luck is still 6 -100


Win


Lanzecki watched Amadia with a smile. She was scared of a simple roar? Ruffling his wings pleasantly, he raised his tail into the air and trotted on inside. His eyes grew wide at the sight of the large dragon. The last time he had found himself face to face with Kiandri, it wasn't just one. But 10 of them! They had all been trying to kill him and if it wasn't for Rio he would have likely died. Giving a soft whimper, the younger Keindred backed up into Uassae who stood not far behind the entire group.

The large Drakein wasn't in a playful mood today, having lagged behind everyone with little interest in the adventure so far. Everything was far to easy to kill, and the Kiandri was only further proof of that. Erionda had yet to fail against one of them. And had quickly dubbed her the nightmare in the sand. Scratching his hind legs into the ground with boredom, he let loose a loud roar. He wanted to see just how well his Hybrid companion would dispatch the creature.

Erionda's face broke into a large grin. A Kiandri was it? This was an easy kill for her. Finding the situation somewhat humorous Rio let her head fall back as laughter rushed out of her like flowing water. These creatures were too easy to dispatch. Her laughter was cut short when she noticed Kilian burst ahead of her. "Oh no you don't." Erionda chucked racing towards the dragon in her own way.

As the dragon's back was turned to her Erionda couldn't help but grin more. These silly Kiandri couldn't watch their backs for the life of them. Not that his one had life to cling to several minutes later. The tail Kilian had expertly dodged paused just long enough for Erionda to jump on. Gripping her sword with her right hand. Erionda's speed increased as she bolted up the dragons tail. Licking her lips as she continued up the dragons back side, she slipped. The creature had moved suddenly and unexpectedly for Erionda's attack. Swinging her sword in a last ditch effort, she quickly delt it a finalizing blow the same time Kilians daggers cut through it's flesh.

Squeaking as she tumbled to the ground amidst the crumbling dragon dust. She winced as she landed on two Kaindri orbs. Rubbing her back side as she shifted them out from under her. " That's two for each of us." She mused pushing herself to her feet to offer the orbs to Kilian.

Stashing her own orb away, Erionda grinned. "Well that was fun. Kiandri have such a weak point they can't help but fall victim to my blade." Giggling as she moved to brush off the dust remains from her gear. "I wonder if the dragons keep growing in strength from here on in?"

Wanting to see, Erionda turned and continued on head. Uassae stepping over Lanzecki and Amadai as he moved to follow behind the hybrid. Snorting Lanzecki quickly tagged along. Not sure what to make of Erionda's constant accomplishment against the Kiandri. Was it always just luck?

As they continued through the tunnel Erionda could feel the temperature change. The light was now becoming very dim for her, and she found herself squinting into the distance. In places the very walls themselves seemed to have teeth along the edges. Stalagmites and Stalactites, lined the edges of the wall. Sniffing she could smell the moisture of stagnant water. The air despite the staleness, was actually far more tolerable than the sands above them.

Giggling as Uassae's snout moved up against her ear. He sniffed, sending the small tufts of hair around her ears in a floating motion. As if he were tickling her. Rio's hand rose to brush the side of his scaled hide. Even he was a great comfort to her. Smiling back at Kilian, Erionda stuck out her tongue playfully before picking up her pace. Determined to beat him to the next dragon.