To Walk a Dragon's Path, Chapter 1-A Thorny Road(closed ATM)

[Lady Blue03]

Verloren shifted her weight and cracked an eye open. Calaethis was up. Bloody men...Avalon was soundly asleep, thankfuly, with his head resting lightly on her bosom. She lifted his head a carefuly put it down on a pillow. Holding the covers around her, she muttered about stupid dragons and their magic before blinking at Calaethis,
"Calaethis, it has hardly been 30 mintes since you went to sleep. Why are you dressed? I hope you don't plan on going anywhere," not like she would leap up to stop him wearing only her skin!

[Calaethis Dragonsbane]

Calaethis spun around. "N-no-ma'am" he stammed slightly, "I couldn't sleep... 'sides, I'm only wearing my tunic over my underclothes so I don't get cold..." he kept his voice low so as not to disturb Lord Avalon. He looked back outside at the window, staring at the stars. He sighed and replied "I s'pose you'll want me to go back to bed now..." his voice has overtones of "mother" in it, but in an affectionate way, not a mocking one. "I just can't sleep though..." he sighed again, and continued to stare out of the window. "I miss her... so very much... and... all I want is for her to hold me, even for just a moment... I want to feel her arms around me, and..." he cut off and a single tear dripped down his cheek.

With his back still turned to her, he stripped off his tunic, so the only clothes he wore were his undergarments, still not looking at her, he asked "May I ask you a question before I turn in...? How did you meet Alliene? Please, I promise I'll go back to bed..." Had she seen his eyes, she would have saw the pleading in them, as it was, she couldn't see his face... until she looked up at the window, where she could see his reflection...

Clad in only an undertunic and underbreeches, he looked thin and vunerable, his face was a mess; tear streaked and red, from rubbing his eyes too much. Still a child, even though he may have proven his worth in battle, he appeared almost an opposite echo to his cousin's cold emotionless shade.

[ 01-22-2003, 08:18 PM: Message edited by: Calaethis Dragonsbane ]

[Lady Blue03]

"How I met Alliene..." That seemed like such a long time ago, to Verloren, "Well, it was not long after Zachana rescured her from those awful human bandits...hmmm. She was in my forest, and I had been with Avalon for just over 5 years. She was just treking along, looking determined. I was only 17 at the time, and she 245, but somehow I was still the better blades woman than her...anyway, when I saw her, I immediatley assumed it was a drow, and took out my swords without thinking. She was not as good as she was now, but I could see the skill. After a moment I saw she wasn't drow, and offered a truce. She accepted, although she was very suspicious. Why wouldn't she be, after what those men had done to her, after all? Avalon pointed out our startlingly similarities, and we decided it must be destiny, or something like that. Well, she stayed in my palace for a good 7 years while I refined her blade work. We became friends quickly, and we became so close we just named ourselves sisters. Really, if I had dark blue skin and white hair with silver eyes, we'd be identical," she smiled sadly, "She was so different then; easy to laugh and smile...even before this whole fiasco in the underground, I noticed she was different. She only spent 3 years away, and she was like that," she shook her head, "The way people can change...it's frightening."

[Calaethis Dragonsbane]

He nodded, and sighed. "I don't like this change in her... I... I miss her. When I was little.. she'd look after me.. and hold me, and I knew that I was safe... now... I can't even get close to her - I mean, I can stand next to her - but its not the same... I... miss her, I want to be held agian, and told everything will be all right... and..." he cut off, and placed his head on his arms. He griminced, "I'll go to bed now, like I said I would... good night... Verloren." He stood for a couple of moments, and provided Verloren didn't come over and hug him, he'd go to bed, if she did, he'd hg her back and still go to bed.

***OOC, yucky icky sentimental posting, bah, the price of roleplaying in character too much I guess.***

[shadowhound]

Shadow sat down on the bed, "Hmm a bit bumpy but it will have to do, oh how I am starting to miss my own bed." He shakes his head and places his backpack in its usual place under the bed. He also slides a dagger under the pillow.

He hesitates deciding if he will go down to the tavern or go to sleep.

[Lady Blue03]

Zachana heard Shadow rustling around, and decided it was safe to enter. Cracking the door open, she peeked her head in, and was startled to find Shadow still awake. And she was wearing this ridiculous thing! Oh well. Pushing the door open fully, she stepped all the way in and shut if softly behind her,
"Did I not tell you I would return, elven one?" grinning, Zachana jumped into his arms and hugged him close.

ooc-Guys, Dameon/Travis got shipped out today, so he is no longer with us.

[Calaethis Dragonsbane]

***hmm, ok, less annoyed now I'm home - I'll just cut out my rant... (calms down) Now, next time you want to borrow one of my characters, PLEASE CHECK WITH ME FIRST!!!!! What you have done has just violated my characters personality. Do NOT try this again, all right? Sylquis already has a set personality - and you've just ruined that. Now I suggest you edit your post, and we'll let this slip - this time. Don't do it again. *IF* you want to use one of my characters - we'll make a subplot TOGETHER. Do NOT take it into your own hands. Especially without asking permission or even notifying the character's player.

Also, Sylquis does not even *know* where Khalraan's quaters are, and neither would she go there. For one thing, Cal locked the door to the girl's room. Another thing - bleh, I refuse to go into this over IWs. I'll talk with you on msn at some point. And expect a PM.

I won't even bother to continue Sylquis's actions - not until you and I have talked and you've edited.

I'll talk with you Lb, later. Peferble on AIM. I'll be on about 8 or 9 English time. As I said before, College does not have AIM.***

Calaethis slept peacefully - for about two or three hours. He awoke again, and quietly, so as not to disturb Verloren and Avalon, he got up. He didn't bother pulling his tunic on, but just stared out of the window. It must have been about four or five in the morning. False dawn should appear soon. Resting his head on his arms, he lent against the window, and started out of it, looking at the sky, as the stars slowly faded. He sighed and shook his head. Had Verloren looked up, she would have seen him starting out into the morning sky, his face filled with an array of emotions. Regret, reflection, amounst others. In truth he was thinking deeply about current and past events. Had he been fully with it, and not in a state of detachment, he would have realised how cold he was, he didn't even realise he was shivering. He shook his head and went back to his musing.

*OOC*
Incidently - Lb's gonna be away til Tuesday - something about some snowboarding thing - we either have 2 options - she said I could take control til she gets back - or we could put it on hold. I say we ought to continue posting for a bit.

ok - heres whats going to happen - Shadowhound, since your char is having... a relationship with Zach - you can take control of her until LB gets back -
Allienes gonna sulk/mourn in her room, and I'll control Verloren and Avalon for the time being - any objections? If this isn't ok LB - I'll edit when you get back.

oh yeah, gonna be following that colour sceme I mentioned earlier - tell me if it gets confusing ok?

Verloren stirred again, she saw Calaethis staring out of the window again, and sighed irratably; why couldn't that dratted boy stay in bed! Did Alliene have to put up with so much from him? Then she noticed him staring blankly at the stars, and saw his face in the reflection of the window. Her heart went out to him, he was more worried about Alliene then she was, poor boy. She quietly slipped out of bed, and grabbed a nightrobe. She doned it quickly, and turned to look at Avalon, he was sleeping quietly. With silent feet, she moved over to Calaethis and noticed he was shivering. Taking a blanket from his 'bed', she gently wrapped it around his shoulders, and he turned to look at her in surprise. She hugged him tighly and whispered sympethetically "Still can't sleep?" he nodded and she pulled him close and rocked him for several moments. He gratefully leant back on her, and closed his eyes. After a few minuets had passed, Verloren kissed his hair and whispered "Now try to get some sleep, please?" Calaethis nodded and allowed her to tuck him into bed. He was asleep as soon as his head touched the pillow. Verloren sighed and went back to bed.

It was past dawn. Seven in the morning. Calaethis had slept peacefully for the rest of the night, and awoke, feeling refreshed. Avalon was gone from the main bed, and Verloren was already up and dressed. She smiled at Calaethis and threw him a bundle of clothes. "Good morning" she said "Once you've changed, go and have something to eat all right? Don't worry, both of your slaves" she flashed him a smile "are perfectly all right, and are still sleeping. I left the key in there." She left him to get dressed. He did.

Calaethis decended the stairs, now changed. He walked to a table and sat down.

[ 01-25-2003, 04:32 PM: Message edited by: Calaethis Dragonsbane ]

[SomeGuy]

Aeris awoke from his bed. Never had he slept so well! He got out of bed a rubbed his eyes. He brushed his long bangs out from his face. He walked over to his bag and removed his armor and a small dagger for obvious reason.He dressed himself and slipped the dagger into his boot.His slipped his chainmail on and put his shirt on over it. He grabbed some gold from his bag and walked down stairs. He saw Calaethis sitting at a table. He walked over and sat down. Ah,Good Morning Calaethis! Sleep well? As Aeris looked at Cal's face he knew something sorrowed him. He did'nt want to bring it up. I'm gonna go get something to eat. Would you like anything?
Aeris now seemed more cheerful then usual.

[Calaethis Dragonsbane]

Calaethis nodded, "Oh good morning Aeris! Yes, I slept fine - well, when I finally got to sleep, you? Calaethis made an effort to be cheerful, despite his... misgivings about his cousin. He grinned and replied "Yes please, some breakfast would be nice; I wonder if they have any of that meat left over from last night - some bread and cheese would be nice to." He grinned again, and tossed Aeris a gold coin, "Want to get a pitcher of elven wine too? To wash it down with?"

[SomeGuy]

Aeris smiled. Why not? A waitress was up serving some men at another table. She finshed and walked by. Excuse me maid,may me and my friend here get some bread,cheese,maybe some leftover meat from last night if any,and pitcher of some elven wine please? The barmaid smiled and nodded. Aeris was surprised that no one had lashed out at him for his drow heritage. Soon the barmaid return with a platter of food and a pitcher in hand. Food is laid out among the platter and two glasses lay on it. Thank you. Aeris picked up slice of bread and nibbled on it. So Cal,what do you want to talk about?