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Black Knight · 04-24-2002, 08:06 PM

The Black Knight walks around the Precipice surrounding the Estates. He seems to be discussing something with a small Fairy Dragon. He starts putting pebbles into piles, some for stay, some for go. The piles seem very equal. The Black Knight stares into the sky, looking for a sign from the gods. He replays in his mind the fun times he has had. He also replays the questionable things he has put off in his mind, only to come back in the dead of the night when the only movement on the earth is the sound of thought. He balances the two on his heart, knowing either way the scales tip, his heart will be crushed. Does he vanquish all newcomers and slay all enemies, ignoring all the facts in front of him. Has its appeal, but innocent people might get hurt. Or does he rage at the source of his pain. Then again, he has never been an advocate of killing women . . . yet. Or does he simply end it all . . . he thinks less of that then killing woman. So it must be a peaceful solution. Things cannot remain the same. He is unhappy with the distrust that has formed between them. She is unhappy with the lonely nights in the Castle while he is off purging the world of evil. This disparity cannot remain. With a determined look, he takes the ring of return off his battle-worn finger, kisses it, and throws it off the cliffs. He turns around, only to see the object of his distress standing behind him. The Dragon Fairy dissolved with a poof. The Black Knight says, “Please, for once, just listen. I can only say this once. We are not okay. I am not able to fulfill my Knightly Duties to Amn and my duties as a husband to you. This has been tearing me apart for days now. I know you are not happy and, with your needs unfulfilled, have been turning to others for . . . comfort. I do not blame you, or them. I cannot be both a Knight and your Husband. I was born to Knighthood. I was raised to be a Knight. If I were to turn away from all that I am to stay with you, that would make me less than I was, and I would come to resent you for it. That is the last thing I want: to make the objects of my love and desire the object of my hate and distress. So it is with a heavy heart that I must release you of your Maiden Vows and return you to your Sister. It is not because you are unwanted, rather because of my desire. My Desire to make you truly happy. I know now that you would not be happy in a cage, no matter how pretty that cage is. I don’t want to tie you down. I release you so you can find that which will make you happen.”

“I know that this, in some ways, will dishonor me. I accept that, and that is an issue between me, my god, and my fellow Knights. I go to the temple to fast, pray, and await sentence. Please don’t follow. Know that I am still you protectorate, still have feelings, and want you to keep your ring. Just know that there will be no more Black Storm Clouds of the Night. I will miss our time together, and this hurts more than I thought it possibly could, but it is for the best. Goodbye, my Purple Rose of the Night.”

The Black Knight turns, reads a scroll of Dimension Door, steps through and leaves Cloudbringer alone on the heights near the Estate.

“Wait! NO! Black Knight, my love, my life! NO NO NO!” (She casts Follow: Dimension door to one true love: BK) The figure in purple silk races after the darker one, catching up and out of breath she pleads: “Please then listen to me? Please, for one moment? We have hardly spoken since your return, but for strife-filled exchanges. I have not been untrue! ‘Twas all just words and smoke! And ‘twas ne'er my intention to dishonor self or you, my beloved! The vows we spoke are unbroken, unless you leave. (she catches her breath and goes on) I would make this pledge to you then, you must indeed fulfill your duty to Amn and vanquish Evil where'ere you find it, and I would not have it any other way. ‘Twas that that drew me to you and that which binds us. And I shall remain, faithfully waiting for whatever time we may have together. I cannot, WILL not abide without you!!! Yet, there is another way- would you consider it? Might not I accompany you on occasion? Twould be fitting, I have the skills! Could you wish it?” (sobbing she throws herself at his feet) “Do with me as you will, I have said my piece. I shall love you as long as there is breath in this body and there shall be no light in my life without you.” (she gazes tearfully up at the dark figure outlined in gold by the full moon's glow awaiting his answer)

[ 04-24-2002, 08:08 PM: Message edited by: Black Knight ]

04-24-2002, 08:06 PM	#4
Black Knight Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Delaware OH USA Age: 48 Posts: 3,168	The Black Knight walks around the Precipice surrounding the Estates. He seems to be discussing something with a small Fairy Dragon. He starts putting pebbles into piles, some for stay, some for go. The piles seem very equal. The Black Knight stares into the sky, looking for a sign from the gods. He replays in his mind the fun times he has had. He also replays the questionable things he has put off in his mind, only to come back in the dead of the night when the only movement on the earth is the sound of thought. He balances the two on his heart, knowing either way the scales tip, his heart will be crushed. Does he vanquish all newcomers and slay all enemies, ignoring all the facts in front of him. Has its appeal, but innocent people might get hurt. Or does he rage at the source of his pain. Then again, he has never been an advocate of killing women . . . yet. Or does he simply end it all . . . he thinks less of that then killing woman. So it must be a peaceful solution. Things cannot remain the same. He is unhappy with the distrust that has formed between them. She is unhappy with the lonely nights in the Castle while he is off purging the world of evil. This disparity cannot remain. With a determined look, he takes the ring of return off his battle-worn finger, kisses it, and throws it off the cliffs. He turns around, only to see the object of his distress standing behind him. The Dragon Fairy dissolved with a poof. The Black Knight says, “Please, for once, just listen. I can only say this once. We are not okay. I am not able to fulfill my Knightly Duties to Amn and my duties as a husband to you. This has been tearing me apart for days now. I know you are not happy and, with your needs unfulfilled, have been turning to others for . . . comfort. I do not blame you, or them. I cannot be both a Knight and your Husband. I was born to Knighthood. I was raised to be a Knight. If I were to turn away from all that I am to stay with you, that would make me less than I was, and I would come to resent you for it. That is the last thing I want: to make the objects of my love and desire the object of my hate and distress. So it is with a heavy heart that I must release you of your Maiden Vows and return you to your Sister. It is not because you are unwanted, rather because of my desire. My Desire to make you truly happy. I know now that you would not be happy in a cage, no matter how pretty that cage is. I don’t want to tie you down. I release you so you can find that which will make you happen.” “I know that this, in some ways, will dishonor me. I accept that, and that is an issue between me, my god, and my fellow Knights. I go to the temple to fast, pray, and await sentence. Please don’t follow. Know that I am still you protectorate, still have feelings, and want you to keep your ring. Just know that there will be no more Black Storm Clouds of the Night. I will miss our time together, and this hurts more than I thought it possibly could, but it is for the best. Goodbye, my Purple Rose of the Night.” The Black Knight turns, reads a scroll of Dimension Door, steps through and leaves Cloudbringer alone on the heights near the Estate. “Wait! NO! Black Knight, my love, my life! NO NO NO!” (She casts Follow: Dimension door to one true love: BK) The figure in purple silk races after the darker one, catching up and out of breath she pleads: “Please then listen to me? Please, for one moment? We have hardly spoken since your return, but for strife-filled exchanges. I have not been untrue! ‘Twas all just words and smoke! And ‘twas ne'er my intention to dishonor self or you, my beloved! The vows we spoke are unbroken, unless you leave. (she catches her breath and goes on) I would make this pledge to you then, you must indeed fulfill your duty to Amn and vanquish Evil where'ere you find it, and I would not have it any other way. ‘Twas that that drew me to you and that which binds us. And I shall remain, faithfully waiting for whatever time we may have together. I cannot, WILL not abide without you!!! Yet, there is another way- would you consider it? Might not I accompany you on occasion? Twould be fitting, I have the skills! Could you wish it?” (sobbing she throws herself at his feet) “Do with me as you will, I have said my piece. I shall love you as long as there is breath in this body and there shall be no light in my life without you.” (she gazes tearfully up at the dark figure outlined in gold by the full moon's glow awaiting his answer) [ 04-24-2002, 08:08 PM: Message edited by: Black Knight ]