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[Roberto bob]

Running, i had been running for three weeks, had it really been that long? In my arms i cradled a young child, a child like me, half human and half Rakat Amana (what our tribe called ourselves, different tribe of slavers). This Child had been chosen to be sacrificed to appease the will of our leader. I could not bear it, i had been so long in the tribe alone and when i had been given the child to look after i quickly grew attached to her. When i heard her fate I knew i could not let her die, and i decided to leave and live in exile with the child. My skin started to grow extremely irratated and i knew magic was abundant. I pulled one of my sais close and i wrapped myself in my cloak and as i emerged into the clearing the child started to cry...

 

[LadyChance]

Myst

Stopping to pick some berries and herbs for her pouch Myst steps quietly into the clearing. Turning her head slightly scenting the air, something was here something that shouldn't be but was. Stepping more into the open and preparing to battle if need be, automatically sending a call to Starblade just to be on the safe side.

Her sharp ears pick up the slightest of sounds, one of a baby. What would a baby be doing here? Maybe it's mother needed help or had been hurt, or worse maybe the mother had been killed. Moving slowly towards the sound, trying not to make anymore noise then the wind brushing the grass.

Feeling her body tighten slightly as the sight before her takes hold. A man of some sort clutching a baby, not in harmful way but more protectively. Staying within a range to be able to battle if the need arises.

"Greetings stranger, I am Myst, are you hurt, does the baby you hold need help? There is a village close by and the people there are kind and would be willing to help one such as yourself and the babe. I can show you where if you like." Watching the man closely, Myst stays in a position to show no aggression.

 

[Roberto bob]

"Greetings stranger, I am Myst, are you hurt, does the baby you hold need help? There is a village close by and the people there are kind and would be willing to help one such as yourself and the babe. I can show you where if you like."

She spoke the language of my mother, I did not need this all people i had come across were aggressive towards me, And to make things worse for me i felt magic burn brightly within her. I Had to get away Even if she was not hostile i did not wish to bring the creatures that tracked me to them. But... what if they hadn't been sent after me? No thats fools talk i had defied my leader and that was the one rule that bore the same penalty no matter the severity of how it was broken, death. I had to keep moving, I slipped Back into the trees and ran, my cloak fell but i didnt have time to get it. My skin started to burn, How was this possible I had never felt this much magic before. It was unbearable, The child felt it aswell she had fallen unconsious, and i feared i would to. i still had to keep going, i just have to... but it's too strong i have to find somewhere to hide before i pass out, the trees? no the hunters travel through them, but then i saw it, a small patch of earthdug into the ground, probabely a den. I managed to get in, i just hope nobody's home, or comes home before i regain my strength...

 

[Donsehan]

Starblade

Hearing the message he gets up and walks outside, he starts heading for Myst closing his eyes he fixes himself on the amulet he gave her making it pulse a few times he starts heading in that direction, he only brings his bow and his hawk goes out to look for her, quickly Carinea found Myst and landed on her shoulder, letting out a low kind of quesitoning call.

 

[LadyChance]

Myst

Crooning softly to the bird as it lands on her shoulder knowing that it is conveying her location to Starblade. Myst continues to look at the man, she could see the fear and indecision upon his face. Then feeling the shock of him turning and running, Myst begins to move slowly at first not really wanting to scare the man but this was curious. Curious enough that she felt that she should follow if anything to stop the man from harming himself or the babe..

As he dissappears within the forest Myst quickens her pace, whincing slightly with the birds claws digging into her shoulder, but not allowing it to slow her pace. Following would not be hard for her she could scent the air and follow at a safe distance but she didn't want the man to come to any harm and there were dangers within the forest for himself and the babe..

"Stop tis ok, I will not harm thee nor would I allow any to harm you. This town is safety for all those who come to it, no one will harm you I give you my word. Our healers are good and can possiably help you and the babe."

Speaking loudly enough that she knew the man would hear her but not loud enough to draw any unwanted attention to them should any others be about. Then strangely enough the forest seemed to swallow the man and the babe up, they were in front of her and then gone. This can not be, moving cautiously up closer to the area Myst finds what looks to be a fox hole maybe a bit bigger in the ground.

Standing ten feet from the entrance Myst squats down, "Please there is nothing to fear, I will not harm thee nor your babe, I only wish to help you. Perhaps if I was to bring a human, one whom has some of the healers arts that would be easier for you to deal with." Feeling slightly shaken with the effect she had on the stranger Myst silently calls to Starblade and Tasha. Giving directions to where she is located, knowing that Starblade is already on his way but wanting Tasha to be there to help. Feeling that this stranger was in danger of some sort Myst decides not to move closer but not to leave incase danger should actually present itself.

"I will not come closer but I have called the human female and she shall come shortly, I will protect the entrance tho so nothing shall come along and find you or the babe. Please just rest help is on the way, she will make sure that all is ok for you and the babe."

 

[LadyFairy]

Tasha stopped dead in her tracks as she listend to Myst. Quickly taking off in the direction Myst had indicated. Go on to the Village i will meet you both there.... She flung back over her sholder at Justin and Grok who were looking at her like she had lost her mind.

Grinning Tasha kept going as silently as possable. Dodging fallen logs, branches and brush as she went. Until she she saw Myst up ahead then slowed to catch her breath. Hearing Myst calling to who ever was inside the fox hole. Moving slowly forward she spoke with Myst in her mind. I am hear....

 

[LadyChance]

Myst

"In there tis a man with child," pointing at the small fox hole for Tasha to see. "I am not sure if they are harmed but I believe my looks may have scared him greatly and I fear for both. I shall move back for you but please do not come to any harm yourself for that can not be allowed."

Taking a few steps back Myst begins a soft musical tune of peace and harmony, hoping that those listening would come forth and be helped however it could be given. Singing to her Lord and Lady of bright summer days, beautiful nights of rest and happiness. Making sure to keep her voice just above a whisper, at the same time watching for if the stranger possed any threat to Tasha she would be ready to step in.

Myst was willing to help those she thought needed help but not at the expense of a friend such as Tasha. She hoped that it would not come down to harming anyone, and maybe if the man could not be coaxed from his hole then they would just leave him food and leave him to be on his way.

 

[Screech]

Grath's ears had detected Myst's words, but not before his nost had detected the scent of meat. Young meat. Good meat! Stopping dead in his tracks, Grath narrowed the sounds and smell to one direction, and he was off again, moving through the forrest with ease.

Soon he arrived at the strange sight of the lady called Myst looking at, and stranger still talking at, a bolthole for some kind of animal. Yes, the meat was in the hole, and it stank of fear. Perhaps Myst intended to bring the meat out with words, then share it with the villagers... It's what Grath would do...

The gnoll took a couple of steps foward. "Grath hear you, Grath smell you. What in hole? Meat? Smell like meat. Maybe Grath get it out of hole for woman"

 

[LadyFairy]

Tasha moved forward as Myst moved back. Slowly moving so that whom ever was in the hole could see her. Carooning softly to the man in the hole she saidPlease come out of the hole. No one here will harm you.. I give you my oath. I am Tasha..the leader of the village Myst spoke to you about... She spoke true when she told you we will help you, and the baby in any way we can....

Hearing the baby cry. Tasha was about to start talking to him agian, when she saw Grath step forward out of the trees and ask Myst if there were meat in the hole and if he could get it out. Tasha didnt want to take her eyes from the man in the hole or the baby, and she prayed that he hadnt heard what Garth had asked.

Garth stay back... there is no food here. You will not harm them. She said threat evedent in her voice should he decide to ignore her and do otherwise. Tasha new from the look on Myst's face that she wouldnt let him get far should he go for it.

Nodding to Myst she turnd back to the man and baby in the whole. please come forward the baby needs milk to servive. There are a couple of women in the village who lost babys in our sturggle and would be glad to help you care for the child. She said trying to coax him forward..

 

[Screech]

Grath dug his halberd into the ground and leaned apon it. Clearly these two were not hunting, but intending on helping the meat in the hole. He grunted knowing that he would rather stay alive, then risk death just for a full belly.

"Grath not do anything. Grath just stand here. Grath eaten enough meat for now anyway"

He picked at his sharp canine teeth, picking a bit of gristle out and flicking it onto the grass

 

[Donsehan]

Starblade

He moved, as fast as he could so that he could get there almost tripping over logs here and there, he finally arrived exhausted seeing that Myst and Tasha were doing something and watched as the other person walked forward he leaned up against a tree looking at Myst he strained a bit what's going on? he queried her.

 

[Nickalis]

Scratching his head, Grok pondered women again as he watched Tasha run off into the woods alone. First she was all upset and worried about a possable conection with slavers, demons and Kobalds, now she goes runnin off alone into the woods, turning to Justin Grok askes, Do you understand women? Oh well, better do as she says, she is wicked mean with that bow. Shruging his shoulders Grok heads back to the village hopeing someone would let him know what was happening sooner or later, perferably before the arrows start to fly and blood to spill.

 

[hybirdx]

Justin

As Grok passed Justin, the crimson haired wolf couldn't help but think. Justin shook his head and looked torwards the way Tasha went. 'You're asking the wrong person Grok' Thought Justin as he followed Grok back torwards the village.

 

[LadyFairy]

As Tasha continued to try and convince the man in the whole to come out. She spoke to Myst in her mind. Telling her what she had discoverd with the tracks and that they needed to hurry. We may have to use force to get them out. I dont want to.. but if there is a connection with the others then we are all in danger. I dont like this at all..

Thinking back on Justins and Groks face she mentaly spoke to them as well telling them what was going on. I sent you back to the village becasue i new too manny people at once would frighten him even more... but i am not sure how to get him out, and we have little time. Not only from the threat but the baby needs to feed as well.

 

[LadyChance]

Myst

Who or what was this new person that knew Tasha, Myst didn't know him but he was talking about food in the den. Which made her slightly nervous, Tasha called him Grath. Myst didn't remember him from the village, but she also knew that others had come to help rebuild. Tasha's words of warning to him makes Myst feel slightly better so she stands singing quietly, ready to move if need be. Either to stop the Grath from going in the hole or the stranger from harming Tasha.

When Myst sees Starblade join them she lets out a small sound of dismay noticing his bandages have fresh leakage upon them. Mentally taking note of which areas he was favoring most and which she knew needed the most immediate attention.
Quickly and quietly Myst relates the last few minutes events, turning her eyes to Tasha. Ever ready incase the stranger should take offence to her presence as well.

"Tasha if the man does not wish our help then it can not be forced on him least he hurt the babe in his struggles. Maybe we could leave him food for the babe and himself, this way at least we have tried and the babe will be taken care of."

 

[Fighterstile]

Mar'inia(read occ)

i heard the faint sounds of footsteps approach but then i slipped out of consiousness, I could feel most of the magic energy around dissapating although it would take me a little while to recover i should wake up soon.

 

[LadyFairy]

Perhaps your right.... I just dont wish to leave them out here like this. Starblade, Myst can eather of you go invisable?? if you can then we might beable to at least see wether he and the baby are hurt or not... Tasha said aloud.

 

[Donsehan]

Starblade

His cloak held about him he pulls his hood up covering his head as he listens to Myst in his head and he mutters something slowly his shape changes and the two largr protrusions on his back dissapear he leans his back against the tree listening to the rest of the tale his right shoulder and his side still in pain he pulls his green cloak about him covering the bandages so she doesn't see how much he hurt himself, knowing full well he could not really heal himself. He thought for a moment then as Myst relayed what Tasha said he nodded and concentrating he walked over to Myst, pulling from the energy around them he weaved it into a cloak about her and suddenly she was invisible, and he could see only the magic that was about her, stepping back he leaned back against the tree again calling Carinea over.

 

[LadyChance]

Myst

Watching Starblade do his majick Myst notices him pulling his cloak around him, knowing he is hurting greatly but unable to do anything just yet. Myst turns to the task at hand and slips silently into the hole. Being careful not to disturb the unconcience forms any more then need be.

The stranger looked to be closer to her own origin upon further examination. Quickly and tenderly checking him over first, Myst desides a lot of what this man needed was rest. Just good sleep and food, then he would should be alright. The babe that was still nestled in his arms, was another problem. Myst could tell that it had not eaten as of late and was in need of food fast to keep it alive.

Shifting slightly Myst wonders if she moves the two if it would disturb them to greatly and wake them up which was the last thing she wanted to do. Sitting there she runs through all that she could do to help, then sits back beginning to sing softly at first. The soft melody of her song calling upon her Lord & Lady for their help, Myst's hands slowly raise as does the two's bodies until a small disk of unknown origin appears under them. Effectively hovering them about four inches off the ground.

Taking her time Myst slowly begins to move the two from the hole, paying close attention to how fast she moves. Not wanting to wake them but knowing that they honestly needed to be somewhere more safe.

Climbing out of the hole first Myst tells all around her what she has found out and done relaying this to Starblade through their mind speak, before turning to pull on the disk carefully bringing the two out into the open air.

Turning to Tasha Myst says, "I think we need to get them back to the village before they awaken, it might be good if you go first to prepare them a area just to themselves away from all others for now. This way they can be tended to and not be disturbed by any others. Also bring the wet nurses they will be needed I fear for the babe is in distress for food." Turning to Grath Myst eyes him saying, "maybe you should go with her to watch over her and keep her safe from harm on her way back to the village." Myst couldn't help but not like the way Grath kept licking his lips or the hungry looks he kept throwing at the sleeping form of the babe. She thought it best to get him away from them as soon as she could but didn't want to hurt anyone's feelings.

Turning to look upon Starblade, Myst opens her mind to him so that he would know why she is sending Grath away. Before turning to look at Tasha, " Starblade and I will come slower, this way if need be he will be here to help me." Knowing full well that Starblade was hurting enough Myst figured a slow trip was a head of them. Good thing the village was only a short walk from where they were, looking over Starblade Myst wasn't sure he would make it much further then that.

 

[LadyFairy]

Tasha nodded her agreement and said. They may use my home. Not many go there and i can sleep in another room to keep watch should he waken, and call for you. Grath come with me please.

Tasha turnd and headed for the village stopping only long enough to make sure Garth was with her. There was much they all needed to discuss. She would call a meeting in the councle chambers with her friends once the man and baby had been settled. To see what they should do, and set a guard on her home until the meeting was done.

Arriving at the village she found a wet nurse named Darna, and explining that a baby was in need and that its protector was hurt and being brought to the village. She agreed to come with her, and the baby to her home.

Tasha waited at her door for Myst and Starblade to arrive. The baby was safely inside with the wet nurse feeding to its hearts content. Tasha sent a mind speak to Myst, Justin, Grok, Starblade, and Garth. I gathered everyting i could think of and all is ready for you. When the baby, and its gardian is out of danger, to Mysts satisfaction then i request that we meet in the councle chambers to discuss the tracks, we found.

 

[Screech]

Grath grunted to himself. He was being ordered around. But then, that's what his line of work entailed. He had jogged with Tasha back to her village with the man. Obviously they were being careful, not giving him the child to carry. Was he that transparent? Probably. He didn't care that much.

After both had been deposited, he had wanded toward the council chambers, as the Tasha-woman and mind-spoken at him to do so. He was sitting outside, waiting for everyone else to arrive.

Damn, he really needed some more fresh meat...

 

[LadyChance]

Myst

Moving the stranger and babe at a slow pace, as she watches over Starblade. Protective of him the most since he seemed to be hurting the most. The other two being oblivious to that going on around them.

Myst could feel the drain on her from using her majicks earlier, she knew she wasn't quiet up to par. Though much better off then Starblade. "Are you doing ok, we can stop for a few moments if need be. The village is only another ten minutes or so away, and its not going anywhere. So if you need to rest shortly then it should be easily enough to do. Then I can check those bandages and see which ones need to be rebandaged. From the looks of it, several of them will need tending to when we reach the village, but the one on your side is the one I am most worried about."

Looking over Starblade crytically hoping that her call to him had not caused him to do to much damage to himself. Feeling a slight smile pull upon her lips with the knowledge that he came to help her. Family was indeed nice to have and belong with, and Starblade just happened to be her closest one.

Calling a halt to their progress Myst slowly and carefully tends to the stranger and babe, all the while watching for a major weakness in Starblade. She was sure he had torn some of the bandages on his side but was covering it up so she couldn't see it. When finally she has made sure the babe and stranger still sleep she walks over to Starblade with a purpose in her step and a light of battle glinting her eyes. "Let me see Starblade, I need to know how to help and you need my help. Please let me tend to them before they become worse and then you will be flat on your back longer for it." Waiting patiently for the battle she knows is to come soon enough from Starblade.

 

[SquishyShadow]

hello all.. sorry didnt see the occ.

 

[Donsehan]

Too exhausted to do much, he walked behind them, watching carefully, he didn't even realize it but for some reason he was extra nervous around the two new comers. As Myst called the stop, he felt it best to drop the illusion of invisibility about her. He closes his eyes as he leaned against a tree, melting away the magical cloak about her that shrouded her being from the rest of the world. As he opened his eyes she was standing there, looking somewhat belligerent he thought to her here . . . now we can continue, if we go in with the villagers seeing those two floating it would be really bad he stretched a bit and looked at her, his large green eyes filled with confusion and he looked away I'm fine he thought to her mind, as he fixed his cloak about him, so it covered him we can continue, I can rest when we get to the village he looked around, and she could tell he had been nervous this whole time.

 

[LadyChance]

Myst

Mind speaking to Starblade, "I will want to look at your wounds when we reach the village, no arguments. I know you have strained yourself this day with coming to me like you did."

Turning to look at the stranger and babe, Myst continues to speak to Starblade. " There is something simular between the man and I. I am thinking that he is from my race but the babe I am thinking is from another. Which makes me curious as to why the stranger has the babe and seems willing enough to protect it with his life."

Feeling the need to move on Myst moves to help Starblade up staying close to him as she guides the floating disk before her. Wanting to stay as close to Starblade as she can just in case he had need of her. Sending a mind speak to Tasha, "We are almost there, please have a bed ready for Starblade he is not looking so well. I am afraid for him and he needs more rest, there should be some herbs stored there at the village that I can make him a broth, please start some water to boil. I shall take care of the rest when we reach there, I will also require more bandages for I fear that he has broken open that which I had mended."

Within ten minutes Myst has the stranger and babe resting quietly within Tasha's hut. Tasha had the much needed supplies ready for Myst that she had asked for, and Myst heads towards Starblade. A determined look upon her face, "Now it is your turn, come let me look at those wounds and do not argue with me on this. If you do not heal who will take care of your bird."