ii. Eternity
#862012 Quote Report Edited by ~thebigfatwhale 8 months 2 weeks ago
Such a beautiful night sky, I have not seen in decades...
*Terravathrim Tesstarosa, better known as Terra, smiled gently to no-one in particular as he closed his eyes and let the cool night air soothe his mind of all thoughts, all just for a brief moment of peace. And indeed, is was short lived...for suddenly.*
...Who's there?
*Terra turned slowly and stared into the dark recesses of the forest, before a rustle of leaves finally announced the arrival of another presence. Two beautiful eyes gazed at Terra with awe, and Terra gazed back, his mouth creasing into a gentle smile.*
Well...hello there.
*The creature, a Luna Fox, tentatively made it's way closer to Terra, it's snowy white fur almost glowing in the rays of the moon. Being smaller than the village dogs he had seen, it seemed almost as if it was too fragile to touch. Terra smiled and knelt in front of it, holding his hand out to it.*
Come on, I won't hurt you.
*The fox looked up at Terra, curious, sniffed his fingers ever-so-gently, before gently licking his fingertips. Terra chuckled softly and edged closer, gently scratching the fox behind it's ears.*
Well...aren't you a beauty.
*The fox closed it's eyes and let out a soft growl of satisfaction, as it nuzzled against Terra's hands, before leaping up at him. Terra fell backwards, slightly startled, but laughed as the fox propped itself up against his chest and started licking his cheek.*
Hey! Stop it, that tickles!
*Terra chuckled and lifted the fox off him gently, before resting it back on the ground.*
Thanks. I'm about to head back to my place, so you best get going.
*The fox cocked it's head to the side curiously, before wagging it's tale and yipping excitedly at Terra. Terra laughed and shook his head.*
A small hut is no place for one as rare as you. Run along now.
*Terra smiled, waved, and walked back into the Emerald Forest, following the path from which he had came. The Luna Fox watched him curiously, before yipping excitedly and following him, thinking that he was merely playing. Terra looked over his shoulder to see the fox following him, it's tongue lolling out and making it look even more adorable than it usually was. Terra sighed and smiled to himself.*
Looks like dinner tonight is for two.
How many times must I explain!
I understand, but what I don't get it why we have to carry you all the way out here
I agree, it's just going to tire us.
She needs to beleave you two! How else am I to enter that stuppid place?
Are you even sure that old hag told you the truth?
She never lies!
She could be mistaken, for all we know is that race is just a myth.
*Both men nod in agreement as they stare back their leader, who by then started to turn red in anger.*
I'm postive, and even if we're wrong on that fact. Don't you want to get rid of a possible witch?
*Both men shrug their broad shoulders. In responce to their stuppid answer both recieved a smack*
Idots, we'll be heros and that means...?
money! women!
RIGHT! Now get moving, acording to the hag, that woman only does this at a certain time.
*After that converstation all men where back on track. Soon, they're speed was slowed down as they started to see the woods start to become more like a path way to the underworld.*
*Meanwhile, Ash was talking to a familuar lost soul that loved to talk to her about the wonders of sailing across the sea. This did bring slight admusement to her as she sat in the shadows a few miles from her "house", which wasn't really her house. It was a place where those wishing to make sure their loved one's soul would be sent off for free, if the family couldn't pay for funeral costs. That was where she would go and use her ablities. However, no one has ever came to her for almost 50 years and she was spending her time talking to lost souls and working on both aspects of her power.*
WHAT THE?! Get out of the way, elf! Can't you see we're in a hurry?
*Terra smiles pleasantly and eyes the coffin curiously.*
The both of you look like you're having trouble managing all that weight. Plus...
*Terra looks around.*
You seem to have gotten yourselves lost.
*The two men looked around sheepishly, before the bigger and bolder one retorted in a low growl.*
Yeah, well, you seem pretty clueless yourself elf. Now which way leads towards the seashore?!
*Terra, still smiling pleasantly, chuckles to himself and raises his arms up to support the large casket.*
Allow me, I'll guide you there.
*The Luna Fox, growls in a tiny voice, and circles around Terra's legs, before following him. The two men open their mouths to object but Terra easily takes the casket out of their hands, and props it on one shoulder, before walking down one of the paths, as though he didn't just temporarily gain ninety kilos. The men gape at Terra in shock, before turning to each other, shrugging, and setting off down the road after Terra.*
A few minutes later Ash slowly looks towards the woods sensing the party's approach.*
Fools. I can sense when a soul is coming, or the dead. *Ash then leans over the water and utters a few words making it so that she can see the party.*
An elf? No it can't be an elf. Odd, to see such a creature to help such men.
*Ash waves her hand over the water causing the images to disapear.*
I guess tonight I'm going to have a little bit of fun.
I did find it rather odd that you'd be carrying a "dead man" out at this time of night.
*Terra kicks the casket.*
Wake up sleeping beauty, time to get up.
*The fox paces a large circle around the group, growling occasionally as it senses something foreboding.*
#862355 Quote Report Edited by ~thebigfatwhale 8 months 2 weeks ago
Our ... father died and we can't afford to properly send him off.
*The man stares at the other but quickly joins in the obivous lie.*
So, we were told that there was someone that can for free.
And the mysterous being is said to only do it on this sort of night.
*Both men seemed pleased with their explaination and how well they recalled what their leader told them earilier. Then one of the men grabs one end of the casket hinting his partner in crime to do so.*
So, thanks for the help elf. We'll be on our way
*Both men then heft the casket and started to head up the hill towards the cliff side graveyard. Meanwhile, Ash was carefully dressing for her part and lighting candles, while the gouls where getting ready to do their ussual misdeeds. However for the little dark deamons where so exsighted that they will be able to cause fear or even pain that the animals in the area where fleaing the area. Saddly one animal screached in pain to find itself in a horrible trap.*
Leave that creature.
*the little gouls slowly back away in fear as Ash leans over one and grabs it.*
You'll have your fun on the foolish men that are coming.
*The goul's sharp teeth shows in its sheepy grin as it let the little animal go.*
That's so bad of you to let out your exsitement get the best of you. None of it should go to waste, no?
*Ash smiled teasingly back as the creature whines in agreement.* Good
Yes, I know they were lying. I just can't work out what exactly their up to.
*The Luna Fox looks up at Terra panting excitedly. Terra reaches down and gently scratches it's head, before turning to the two men, now in the distance.*
I'll follow them. You stay here and wait for me alright?
*The fox lets out a soft bark and sits patiently. Terra smiles as he vanishes into the realm of invisibility.*
Good girl.
*Under the cover of his natural invisibility, Terra stealthily makes his way quickly after the two men.*
Crap I thought I lost the villagers I mean come on its just one person, there like parasites is one really this important. Well I guess I’m done anyway *Cain drops the lifeless copes and it drops to the earth with a thud*. Hmm it looks like there carrying a dead one somewhere humans really do have odd traditions *wipes the blood from the edges of his now smiling mouth on his sleeve* I think I’ll fallow them this could be interesting and I guess I might get another meal out of it. *Smiles even wider when he sees one of the men vanish* it looks like there's an Elf among them.
This is now sounding not like a good plan.
Are you a whimp now?
It's a place for the dead.
And you just notice that?
*Before he could reply Ash fades in looking like an exotic prestist dressed in black cerminonal clothes. Both men turn quiet*
Gentlemen, what brings you here?
Our... father.
*Ash smiles and turns around* I see, well follow me. The moon is still in...
*Both men then drop the casket making their leader roll out with his weapon drawn.*
Remember, aim for the neck.
This energy. Minor demons. They pose no real threat, but...
*Terra turns back towards the entrance.*
There's another presence outside.
I can sense your presence, show yourself. Why are you here...
*Terra bites his lower lip slightly and his voice changes into a soft whisper.*
...vampire.
#862540 Quote Report Edited by ~thebigfatwhale 8 months 2 weeks ago
Thanks... *The man's eyes goes wide when is realizes that Ash was the one that stopped him from falling into a spike. Then he tries to attack Ash, but was smacked with her iron fan. He falls back suprised*
Oh really now? *Ash pulls out her secound fan and hits the 2nd man that decided to charge for her.* Some way to spend your pathetic lives. *Ash then dodges the man covered in slime and quickly opens one to fan herself* Honestly you three losers smell.
Enough of this. *All three go to charging at Night but she quickly and elgantly hits them and nocks them down. Once done she again turns very lady like and fans herself and sighs*
I agree. Plus, there's a darker creature of the night out side this area that would love to drink you dry. I would leave now and forget whatever you were told.
*The men look back and forth at each other and realize how rediculous they looked.*
I'm leaving, sorry for trying to kill you ma'm.
Same thing here. We thought you were an Ancient.
Don't be silly, that race hasn't been around forever. Remember the fall of their great city?
*The two nodded and slowly and painfully got up, but their leader struggles to hold them there. The two just slip through simply because of the slime*
Come back here!! Can't you tell she's lieing!
*The two shake their head and leave him behind, while Ash just stares at him*
If you continue this I might as well just take your soul. Your stubborness might be usefull to me.
LIke you can do that.
Oh really? *Ash then snabs the fan closed and slowly walks away as fog starts to build up. Once gone souls filled the graveyard bringing terror to him. A few minutes later the man walks out with white hair and mumbling. Ash just smiles as she sees him off.*
Nothing like seeing all those souls that you hurt come back to get you. *Night then looks towards Terra's direction.*
My my, what a night. A vampire, and an elf.
Atea munches on some meat as she walks humming to herself and breaks off a couple good sized chunks and sticks them in the pouch hanging from around her shoulder and smiles and looks around ..spots some ruins in the distance and leaves the road to walk towards them*










