*Ash looks away noticing the old familuar eyes of a God Child but looks back with her purple and grey eyes unable to admit it was nice to see one.*

As for the men, they're fools. Following carninal desires, so I taught them a lesson. As for the vampire.

*Ash just shrugs* Could careless, just another being part of darkness. I was slightly admused to see one.

*Ash then backs away from Terra and looks at the moon* As for anything envoling me, is not of your concern.

*Ash then looks at Terra* Plus, I highly doubt we've met before.

*Terra smiles knowingly, as he casually kicks a stone down a step.*

Well for one thing, you're more than meets the eye.

*Terra walks slowly up until he's standing a short distance away from Ash, his eyes fixed on her.*

Those men. They referred to you as being an Ancient.

*Terra continues smiling pleasantly, though his eyes depict something totally different.*

And that man. You took something from him.

*Terra turns and gazes up at the moonlight.*

A person's eyes are often what gives them away.

*Terra folds his arms slightly as he think back to the white-haired man.*

The thing that bothers me, is that when I saw that man's eyes.

*Terra bites his lower lip.*

They were empty. It's like something had been ripped out of him. Something like...

*Terra turns and his eyes flash slightly.*

A human soul.

*Terra then steps around so that he and Ash are face-to-face.*

So I'll ask you one more time. Who are you? What are you?

*Ash looks at Terra as he comes close*

I don't have to answer to you.

*Ash then quickly moves away from Terra.* Besides, what I do is my bussiness.

*Terra smiles pleasantly.*

That's the same as telling that you really are an Ancient.

*Terra chuckles to himself and walks back towards the entrance.*

Very well then, do what you wish. It doesn't really matter to me anyway. I have to get going, I'm keeping a friend waiting.

*Terra turns over his shoulder, raises a hand in farewell, and leaves.*

Farewell.

*Ash just blinks in her suprise on Terra's reaction. Then again it was nice to see Terra leaving her be, it was a first in a long time. Ash then snaps her fingers causing the sould that she did take to appear infront of her.*

what happen? What did you do?

*Ash smiles coldly as she walks off*

Don't leave me! *The soul follows Ash all the way to a beautiful mansion. Once she enters souls appear ready to serve her. Ash does her usual stuff as the horror of it all starts to sink into the newly aquired soul.*

Impossible... impossible...
*Once done with her usual Ash sits down and stares at he new soul*
Oh it's possible.
What right do you have?
What right do you have to kill others for power? What right do you have to adbuse others and lower them?

*The soul slowly shrinks in Ash's verbal attacks, unable to respond as the wieghts of his sins start to pile on him*
I.. I...
I'm sorry but as of now you're going to work for me sence I care so much about your pathetic soul. Your selfishness and sins will hopefully go away.
I'm no fool, you just want slaa...vess
*the soul screams in pain as he feels hells grip on him trying to pull him down. Ash then stops it with a quick flick of her wrist.*
I'm doing this out of kindness. Not for my selfish needs. I already have an asignment for you. You are going to act like a guardian for a family that I believe you can handle. Sure your an idoit, but I think this would be simple.
*The soul looks at her in shock but acepts it as another soul comes bye giving Ash a cup of tea.*
I see, when do I start?
Tomorrow. I'm going to make a little trip to see an old friend of mine, on the way I'll drop you off.

*Within a minute, Terra finally reaches the forest path, where the Luna Fox is still patiently waiting for him.*

I'm surprised you're still here, aren't you hungry?

*The fox pants excitedly and runs circles around Terra.*

Ah, that's right, you're freeloading off me.

*Terra smiles down at the fox and starts walking back into the forest.*

Well then, let's go.

*The fox lets out a friendly bark, before following Terra. And together, they set off down the forest path.*

*Next day*

*Ash got up early sense the journey was going to take all day. She decided not on wearing all that priest like clothes. It would bring to much attention to her. So she but on a black and blue bodence that matched her neck armor, and a dark blue pants that looked mor like a long shirt. Then with a quick look in the mirror she sighed*

I hate the day time, everyone can see my eyes. *She then quickly pulled out a potion and but two drops in each eye. It slightly irrated her but it quickly went away as she looked again in the mirror showing icey blue eyes.*

At least that won't give me away.

*Then in a quick fashion Ash left her house and entered the woods heading towards the mountains*

*grumbles to herself cleaning her dishes in the stream and yawns* stupid vampire keeps me up all night...didn't even tell me his name *scoops up more water and walks back to her camp to make herself some porridge and yawns again*at least i can get some sleep after i eat now that the sun is up...*mixes the porridge and spices in the boiling water and eats it while trying to figure out how to throw him off her scent..finally atea sighs and finishes her porridge..then she opens her bedroll and lays down to have a quick nap*

*The next morning, Terra wakes up early to go outside and tend to his crops. Smiling as he notices the fox still asleep from last night's meal, he pulls on a tunic and heads outside, relishing the morning air and the sun's rays as it rises ever so slowly. Terra's hut, located in a forest clearing alongside a path that goes into the mountains, looks small and humble from the outside. However, thanks to a few small charms, upon entry, it is revealed to have a large interior (magically expanded of course) complete with a second storey and a library which contains various archives, spanning over thousands of years. Once outside, Terra kneels beside his nearby patch of herbs and picks one, examining it carefully.*

The Stardust Herbs are growing reasonably well today. Perhaps it was the full moon last night?

*Terra smiles with satisfaction and chants a short power word. A fine mist of water vapour envelopes his plants, nourishing them gently. Terra smiles and cancels the spell, before turning and going back inside. He smiles as he sees the fox still fast asleep on his couch, and walks up to it, gently stroking it's head.*

You know I haven't given you a name yet.

*wakes up and stretches...looks at the sun and curses..she changes from a dress to a brown longer tunic with gold coloured trim that comes down to mid thiegh and puts her belt back on..she quickly cleans her dishes and shoves them into her bag along with everything else and throws it over her shoulder and picking up the pouch that for some reason seems very heavy... she opens the pouch and sees a very bloated ferret sleeping inside* oh you didn't!! * takes the bag off and looks through it to see that klept ate all of the meat she had grabbed and a good portion of the cheese* i swear one of these days i'll make you into a scarf! *the ferret groans in the bag and rolls around a bit* i hope you get indigestion you greedy little furball *closes the bag and tosses it over her shoulder again and heads out following the stream for a ways...several hours later spots a path and follows it.. at the end of a path is a clearing and atea spots a small hut with a garden...she looks around and slowly walks up to the hut and looks at the garden and frowns ...bends down to look at the herbs closer still frowning* what kind of herb is this??...

*Terra's acute hearing detects some noise outside. Curious, he opens the door and notices someone, a female, bending over his herb garden. His elven eyes see through her facade immediately, but he remains unphased, completely used to bumping into all sorts of weird and wonderful creatures. He calls out to her in a pleasant voice.*

Good morning. Do you need something?

*Ash slowly makes her way and notices the house.* Great...

*jumps away from the garden and looks up surprised* ummm...no...just passing through...*looks at the man and groans inwardly...an elf... * i just couldn't figure out what kind of herb that was...sorry to bother you..*puts her head down so that her cloak hides her face i hope he didn't see what i looked like...* i'll just keep moving..if you could point the direction of the nearest village...

*Terra smiles inwardly at the girl's reaction, but shakes his head slightly.*

No, no. It's no bother. Those are Stardust Herbs, they're extremely rare. I've been growing them for quite awhile now.

*Terra then notices the girl's sudden change in posture, which makes him sigh slightly.*

Just so you know, I'm not bothered by your appearance, there's no need to hide it from me.

*Terra smiles pleasantly.*

Besides, I never judge a book by it's cover.

*Terra then hears his pot start bubbling and bites his lower lip slightly.*

You know what, why don't you come inside and have something to eat for now. The nearest village is a fair distance away. Besides...

*Terra's eyes flash concern.*

You look tired.

*Before the girl can do anything to object, Terra gently takes her hand and pulls her inside, firmly but gently.*

Don't worry, there's more space inside than you think.

*Closing the door behind him, Terra then steers the girl to a couch, opposite the one that the Luna Fox is lying fast asleep on, and sits her down.*

Make yourself at home, I'll just get some stew.

*And Terra walks out of the room and into the kitchen, leaving the girl and the fox alone.*

*Ash notices this and sighs* Good, he's busy

*Ash then slowly tries to walk past the house unnoticed*