Pleasure Kingdoms: Second Attempt

[NyghtRayne]

Logan

He had been momentarily distracted by Zarl's introduction to Hotaru and Taren. He then introduced himself, "I'm Logan.. I'm glad you will be joining the group as it looks as if you're help will be needed in the future."

Then Levastine made some comment about how all the guys seemed to be fawning over all the ladies and that she would meet them outside of town when they were quite finished. The distraction he realized was Levastine as she turned and walked away.

He shook his head slightly as he heard Taren and Hotaru walking away. He hurried to catch up with the two, without running. He hadn't quite caught up when he noticed them stop and Hotaru turn to him and speak. He saw her place her delicate hands on his chest and speak, he wasn't close enough to overhear the conversation, but he could tell it must have been something alittle personal by Taren's blush.

They then turned and headed into one of the shops that looked to be a clothiers shop. He hesitated a few moments thinking he shouldn't interrupt, but Hotaru seemed sincer enough when she had said she wanted him along. He headed inside after Taren and Hotaru.

He cleared his throat and spoke quietly, "Sorry it took me abit to catch up. I guess I got distracted and didn't notice you two leave." He smiled slightly then. "It looks like they have a pretty good selection here."

 

[Armphid]

Taren

Taren nodded, pleased that Hotaru and Logan liked the shop. He didn't know much about clothes himself, all the selections seemed a little redundant. Of course, some poeple would probably say the same thing about weapons, so he decided not to really dismiss the subject.

"It does look like they have some good gear...though I really don't know what to look for. My Master usually took care of clothes and food when we got to a town." He was kind of embarrassed by the admission...a grown man should know what to look for in clothes right? Of course, by elven standards he wasn't a man yet...

He shook his head. "So, what are you guys looking for? I can't really think of anything I need clothing wise...though I'm open to suggestions."

 

[Sky Jade]

Evee muttering softly in her unconious state as she shifted beneath the blanket.

"Too....much...oww..."

She fell silent once more, the top of her staff glowing softly for a moment before fading.

 

[vbabe2001]

"That's all right Logan, i'm glad your here now"

- Hotaru smiled softly, pulling down the hood of the cloak and letting her plum colored fall upon her shoulders -

"I know Logan knows what he wants, Taren maybe you should try a nice white dress shirt, and some loose black pants. I bet you would look really nice in them"

- She walked though the maze's of clothes and finally picked out about 4 new outfits, she knew her size so she didn't have to try them on. -

"Um... also maybe... I think you might look good in stripes Taren... actually I think you would look good in anything..."

- She blushed deeply and made her way to the old man, putting the clothes down she paid for them and walked back over to Taren, handing him his cloak -

"I'm going to change really quick guys... "

- Hotaru disappeared into the change room and came out moments later in a subtle violet dress that came just above her knees and had a scoop back, revieling the smooth curve of her spine... -

"Now I feel much better.. what do you guys think?"

 

[Armphid]

Taren

All Taren could do was stare dumbfounded as Hotaru swept to the front of the store to pay for her clothes. Him...look good? The best he had ever hoped for was tolerable...but then he was rarely among people. Maybe he wasn't as bad looking as Gynan had always said...especially if Hotaru thought he looked good. A goofy grin fought its way onto his face.

Logan looked at him over a rack of clothes, giving the dark-haired half-elf an odd sort of measuring look before turning away. Taren blinked, coming back to reality.

He glanced over to the shopkeeper while Hotaru changed. "What do you think, sir? I don't know that I'd have much use for nice clothes. I'm a wandering warrior...when am I going to need to look good?"

The old man peered at him from under think, bushy, white eyebrows. "Never can tell, youngster...adventurers seem to end up in front of noble folk one way or another, so I hear tell. Besides, if you've got a brain in your head, you're trying to get into Wizard's College, and you'll need some smarter looking duds than that to do so."

Taren grimaced. "And this advice has nothing to do with your wanting to make a few coins, right?" He glanced at the changing room Hotaru had disappeared into. "...All right. But you owe this sale to her, you know. White shirt, some loose black pants...and a vest I think, blue."

The old man smiled. "Very good, young sir." He held up a measuring tape in his wizened hands. "I'll need measurements."

"...Sure." His face was somewhat annoyed as the old man puttered about, measureing Taren from angles that the young man was certain could have nothing to do with clothing. Then he disappeared into the back, only to reappear with two bundles and a soft leather vest that had been dyed dark blue.

Just then Hotaru emerged from the changing room. She spun briefly in the dress, asking what the men thought of it. Taren heard Logan say something, but his brain didn't even acknowledge it. "Gods..." The violet worked perfectly for her, the simple understated dress seeming to draw out the slender girls's delicate beauty all the more. The skirt flared ever so slightly as she turned, revealing for just a moment, the smooth perfection of her legs.

He just stared for a long moment, dropping the bundles the old man had given him. Then his eyes widened as he came back to his senses, his cheeks pink. He bent quickly to gather up the bundles. "Hotaru...you look amazing. Just incredible...." He blushed brighter, feeling foolish. "It suits you, very much so."

He wanted to add that she would look better than just about anyone in a burlap sack, but thought the better of it. Judging by the look on the old man's face, he'd made a big enough fool of himself. How could she do this to him? He was never this clumsy, and never just blurted things out like this. Of course, this was the first time he had been around a pretty girl and been old enough to appreciate it. However, he felt that there was somehow more to it than that.

"I think if Logan's satisfied, that this has been a real success." He looked back to Hotaru, "A definate success. I don't know what else you need, but we should get some food." He paused a moment, "Hotaru...I think you need a weapon or two also...maybe some armor. If you don't want to spend the money, I'll get them for you...but I don't like the idea of your being unarmed." His face became serious, "I'll do all I can to protect you...but if something happens to me, well, I want you to be able to defend yourself." He looked over to Logan, "I think Logan would agree with me. Have you had any weapons training at all?"

 

[vbabe2001]

"Weapons? Armor... well, I do have some training in using swords... but I have never wore any armor... "

- Hotaru blinked, knowing that her transformed form had that really big glaive.. and she knew how to use it well. It was just.. would she know how to use it well when she wasn't transformed?

She had blushed with Taren's reaction, she never really thought of herself looking good in anything. Well her father would often fit her in light colored clothes.. but she always went for darker shades..

Even this violet looked more black than anything, but she felt almost.. sexy in it. And that was an unusual thing for Hotaru to feel.

And as Hotaru tummy began to rumble.. she felt that a meal would be in order as well, but she politely shook her head at Taren's offer to pay.. -

"Its alright Taren I assure you, I have more than enough gold coins on me... "

'That is, if i don't get attacked by goblins in my sleep or something... '

"But Arigatou, for the offer.. Taren... "

- With a deep breath, she wondered what would be good for 3 grown adventurers to eat... however, she did have a desire to get to known Taren and Logan better. -

"I don't really want to have to go back to the inn to eat, perhaps we could just find someplace around here?"

 

[katalynn]

Heard the dragon girl Evee mumble something under her breath as she stirred. Hesitated a moment, shortly after I had finished the last skull peice into the horses mane, went to get a peice of cloth wet of cool water. She looked like she was burning up still, whatever happened she was definatly the cause of that fire.

Filled up my canteen with water as well from the running stream, knelt down above Evees' head lightly resting her head onto my lap, started to put the cool cloth to her face at the same time running my fingers through her silky hair. *Yes I have a thing for hair.* Also I wanted to keep it out of her face more than anything, let the cool air get to her as much as possble, even with the cloak on. Hopeing this will wake her soon and before the party blames me for her being in such a state.

 

[The GrandMage]

Zarl, of the Macrai-Itoche (Flesh)

He laughed as they left, waving at their backs and laughing merrilly. Hotaru was so,....innocent. And Taren seemed determined to protect her. Fine. There were other women to hit on, and he wouldn't push it. As long as Lavastine was around, and not busy, he shouldn't have to rape anyone anymore.

Not that that would keep him from trying to get with other women. But still, he'd leave them to whatever they wanted. He especially liked her assurance that she wasn't a wench. She must have taken his 'introducing himself'. Too bad she didn't know he meant revealing that he was a monster. Probably scare the hell out of them.

He shook his head, and turned around, walking over to Shizura. "Well, I'm gonna go out and see if I can catch Lavastine, and get out of this shirt, free my wings, ya know. If you can round up the others we'll be waiting."

He smiled, and looked her over. "Look forward to spending time with you. You know, quests and whatnot. Not that I'd mind spending time with you when not in the midst of battle. Perhaps we can talk about why I decided to help you today. Anyway, see you once you're all done outfitting yourself."

He smiled, and moved on. He tried to follow Lavastine, but ended up getting lost. Eventually, though, he found her, with a horse, and the woman who could become a dragon. "Lavastine! There you are!"

He pulled off his pack, dropping it on the ground, and pulled off his shirt, spreading his wings. He stretched his arms and wings before relaxing. He folded his shirt, putting it away in his pack. "Hey, what's with her? I see ya got yer horse again. You you mind terribly if, you know, it carried my pack? It not that heavy, seeing as how I have to carry it, but even designed as it is, it tend to be uncomfortable to carry around. You know, with the wings and all..."

 

[katalynn]

Lavastine ~

Looked up to Zarl as he approached us, with her head still resting in my lap, though now that he is here, lifted her head lightly and resting it back down on ground.

"Not real sure what happened, have a feeling she got attacked, how badly I do not know. But a good portion of the trail is in ashes now, pretty sure it was from her. Found laying unconcious when I got to her."

Looked down at her before standing up, Zarls spread wings distracted me, sly glint ran through my ruby eyes as he spoke.

"For you, yes Luthas can carry your pack."

Just then the horse snorted at me as if he was disagreeing, only laughed him, assuring him I wouldn't make him into a pack mule. Taking Zarls pack while letting my nails glide along his chest as I walked past him.

"Anyway, I had to bring the fire down bits of it was still going when the towns folk came, for obvious reasons I didn't stick around to help put the rest out. She hasn't woken since, not sure how long she has been out either."

 

[NyghtRayne]

Logan

He kind of paid attention as Taren was measured by the shopkeeper. He went about picking out a few practical shirts and pants, for their avdentures, he never picked out expensive things as his changing seemed to destroy his clothes.

He looked over as Hotaru stepped from the changing room and managed somehow not to let his jaw drop. She was stunning in the dark violet dress. It made her eyes stand out more, he was almost at a loss for words. "Wow, Hotaru.. that.. that looks very nice on you."

Then she mentioned getting something to eat. "Well the inn is probably too busy, so we should be able to find something in the square. Maybe something to eat while we travel? Since we are running out of time before we need to meet back with the group."

He quickly paid for his things, folded them up and placed them in his pack. He slung his pack over his shoulder and looked to the others.

 

[The GrandMage]

Zarl of the Macrai-Itoche (Flesh)

Zarl nodded, and let her take his light pack. He stretched, letting his wings out. He let them go slack, but kept them out from his body, glad to have them somewhere other than crushed against his back. That was uncomfortable as hell, and it made battle annoying. And now, without his pack, his wings were free for the first long period since his Second Stirrings.

"Thanks, lover." He looked at the horse, and walked a little closer, although keeping a safe distance from it and looked it over. "Looks like a good horse. I don't know much about them, but some of the humans on the plains near my homeland use them, and there are a few wild ones roaming the plains, too."

He looked over at the preistess, his eyes running across her body. He sighed, wondering what she'd think once she came to. Since she could turn into a dragon, she was probably the one from when he'd met the magician girl. Hadn't attacked him and Lavastine, then. He hoped it would be the same when she came to.

"So, what do you think of the little group we've hooked up with?"

 

[Armphid]

Taren

Taren wanted to push the issue of weaponry, but he could see it wouldn't be useful now. When the group made camp later, he'd just force the issue. He had plenty of weapons in his pouch...there had to be something she could use. As the trio left the store, he found his gaze lingering on Hotaru. He forced himself to look around, remembering what Gynan had told him so many times....

Taren fell to his knees in the middle of a crowded square, four years younger than he was now, just as tall but skinny and gangly. "Oww! What was that for?"

A tall man with sharp eyes, steel gray hair, and black clothes setting a polished black staff onto his shoulder as he looked dispassionately down at the boy. "Because you weren't on guard. I know why, you think, "we're in a town, we're safe here." Well, boy, you're wrong. You are never safe, anywhere, unless you are dead, because then it doesn't matter. Humans have been killing each other before there were monsters boy, and creatures do get into towns. Thieves and worse in towns as well, you should be more on guard here than in the wild. It seems I'll have to beat that lesson into you as well....."

Taren sighed, he did remember, but it was hard focus for some reason. Looking around the square he saw something promising. "Look there." Taren pointed to the south end, where a small cart sat, steam rising from it. "Looks like we can get something there and get it quick. We shouldn't keep the others waiting after all."

They approached the cart, the smell at first tantalizing...but getting slightly dubious as they appraoched. Proudly displayed was a sign for Gimlet's Deli ont he cart's side, a gruff looking Midfolk man with hard, piercing eyes smiled at them in what he obviously thought was a charming manner. "Ah, good morning to you travelers. If you're looking for a fast meal before taking to the road, you need look no further." The greasy littel man gestured to his wares: an assortment of ratehr distressed looking pastries and meat rolls, several sandwiches that seemed to be mostly made of an uninedtifiable meat, a smelly cheese, and some wilted lettuce, and several wooden skewers on which had been roasted several chunks of the same substence that made up the sandwiches. "Best grub for traveling, don't you know. Fills you up, but keeps you moving along nicely. I personally recommend the Meat On A Stick. And at these prices, why I'm practically cutting my own throat, but I like the look of you."

Taren said nothing as he surveyed the grisly scene. He ahd eaten worse, it was true. However, it was likely that his companions were used to better fare. "It doesn't look too bad...what do you guys think?"

 

[vbabe2001]

- Hotaru's stomach cringed just looking at the food, and she gently grabbed onto Taren's hand and pulled him aside.. -

"I know you want to get back to the group Taren.. but we can do much better than that. If we eat anything that dirty short man has we will be holding up the group while we are sick in the bushes on the way to the college... "

- She smiled thoughtfully, and pointed to another cart that looked much more pleasent across the way. And convientaly, it was right beside a weapons shop -

"Lets go there, that lady looks much more pleasant, hai?"

 

[Armphid]

Taren

He grinned broadly. "Right on all counts, Hotaru. I think that may have been the most dubious food I've ever seen...and I've eaten some wierd stuff." He let her steer him over, thinking how pleasent her hand felt in his. The cart was indeed much better, the smell of freashly baked goods wafting over them as they approached. "Nice pick Hotaru...I think this'll do nicely."

His eyes flicked to the weapon shop as Hotaru peered thoughtfully at the food offered by the smiling round-faced woman behind the cart. "You know...I hate to bring this up again, but there's a weapon shop right here. You don't seem to like fighting...I guess I can understand that...not very easily but I can. At least look and see if they have something you like. I can offer some advice, of you don't mind." Logan smiled approvingly, apparently of the same mind as Taren. Hotaru had to be protected.

 

[katalynn]

LAvastine ~

Saw how Zarl was a bit cautious around Luathas, horse was teasing him. Snorting and tossing his head a bit, front hoof dug at the ground a bit. I only giggled at this;

"Aye he is a fine beauty, saw him in the stables and just simply couldn't resist .... ummm saving.. him.. He wasn't happy there."

Sly grin towards Zarl as I finished with his pack. Refrain myself from pinning him to the ground and just ravishing him, felt the arousal rise when he stretched his wings, they looked so powerful, made him look that much more tempting.

"So like do you know how to fly, or do you just like to show those off and tease me with arousement?"

Looking deeply into his eyes, he saw the fire in them, the way I was holding back.

"The group? hmmmm despite the helpless little princesses and the delicate men, it's going to be interesting to say the least. Will admitt they know how to fight at least. The new princess though, I wonder about her, something isn't right with her."

Glanced down at the dragon princess, Evee..

"As for the dragon princess, well... She seems to get into trouble. First the stables, and now well.. this.. whatever happened.. The size of the fire, I can only assume she had to be in dragon form."

Shrugged it off, only way to know for sure is when she wakes. Walking behind Zarl, tracing his wings ever so lightly with my delicate fingers, down his spine and back up.

"I do know that the men don't nearly compare to you... mmm What do you think of these people... besides the sexy princesses?"

Snaked my hands over his shoulders, around his neck lightly, pressing my body against his back between his wings, lightly kissing between his shoulder blades.

 

[vbabe2001]

- Hotaru had paid for everyone's meal, the round faced lady handing the food to all three of them. Hotaru took a bite of her hamburger, chewing delicately as she eyed the weapons' shop -

"I wonder what I would need.. something light of course, something I can manever easily when I'm not transformed... "

- She stopped, realizing what she had said.. outloud... sweatdropping she looked at Taren and Logan -

"Um... yeah, I .. um.. transform... there hasn't been any real need for it yet but I assure you, its quite beautiful.. although I'm a little.. naked when it happens."

- A faint blush kissed her cheeks as she said 'naked' and to change the subject she walked over to the weapon's shop and went inside.

The light chime of the door opening drew attention to her, as a young man with choppy ash blond hair and deep blue eyes drew his attention towards her.

The man was dressed in tight black leather, and looked at her as if he knew her.. -

Man: "Why young Hotaru, how good to see you.... you came here for your weapon, did you not?"

"My weapon?"

- Hotaru looked confused as the young man disappeared into the back of the shop. How did that man know who she was?

A moment later he came back, a long glaive carried in his slender-fingered grip. He passed it to her, and the moment she touched it.. she felt electric currents flowing though her slender digits -

"How, how did you know my name?"

Man: "Because, Firefly, I have been expecting you.... "

"Expecting me?"

- The man's heavy eyelashes drooped as he glanced outside at the Logan and Taren -

Man: "Yes Hotaru, my name is Julian.. and I have been expecting you. I am your Celectric Guardian... and you have a duty to fulfill... "

- Right before Hotaru's eyes Julian's form began to change.... it slowly shrank behind the desk and when Hotaru peered over the counter, a small ferret remained -

"Huh?"

- The ferret, colored amber and kissed with deep black fur on the tip of its tail, had jumped up onto Hotaru's shoulder -

Julian: "As I said, I am your guardian Hotaru. "

"And you talk!"

Julian: "Of course I talk, like your friend Logan over there I am also a shapeshifter. Mind you.. I would of preferred the form of a beautiful unicorn, but, sadly, I'm just a ferret... "

"Ok now this is just getting weird.. "

Julian: "Don't be weirded out Hotaru, this is your destiny"

"So you know more about me than I do?"

Julian: "Everything will be explained in due time Firefly, until then we have to get you to that Wizard's college.. they are expecting you"

"Expecting me? Why?"

Julian: "Young Hotaru.. beautiful, petite, flawless firefly of destruction... you have a destiny. Now, we don't want to keep those admirers of yours waiting now do we? .... "

- Hotaru sweatdropped.. she would have to get use to the feel of a ferret on her shoulder... -

"Admirers? They aren't my... admirers... "

Julian: "Hotaru, you are too naive.. now lets go... "

- With a nod Hotaru, carrying the glaive in right hand, had exited the weapons shop.. with a new friend on her shoulder.. -

"Um.. hey.. guys... "

 

[The GrandMage]

Zarl of the Macrai-Itoche (Flesh)

He smiled, and leaned back, pressing agianst her body. His hands reached up, and ran across the skin of her arms, wrapped around his neck. He gave a small chuckle.

"Well, I'm sure he's glad you saved him. I know I wouldn't like being stabled somewhere and only let out to do what I'm told. As for my wings,...they're strong enough to let me glide if I jump from somewhere high enough to collect the air, and there are stories from those who've been up the mountains out in these lands, but only the females of our species have the power to get themselves into the air from the ground."

He smiled, and reached around, his hand grabbing ahold of her. "Mmm, although I do like using them to arouse you. As for the group,...they seem capable. And I do miss contact with other sentient creatures. Although, lover, I don't think you should get too biased towards me. After all, I'm only interested in sex, you know."

He laughed, and pulled in his wings, turning around in her hold and pulling her against him. He smiled, and reached up, his fingers curling around one of her covered breasts. He grinned at her in his predatory way.

"Mmm. My, don't you look tasty? I wonder how long we'll be alone out here, hmm?" He chuckled, and pressed his lips to hers lustfully.

 

[Armphid]

Taren

Taren took his time eating, savoring the food. Odds were once he left here, it would be rations and foraged food for several days at least. Real meals like this were to be appreciated. Which is why he had a mouthful of food when Hotaru mentioned her transformation...and her being naked during it. The half-elven wanderer began to choke as the violet tressed girl ducked into the weapon shop with a red face. He staggered forward, Logan pounding him on the back until he could breathe again.

"Ack! Damn...." He coughed, straightening. "Thanks Logan, I guess I should be more careful what I have in my mouth when nakedness comes up." He hesitated, realizing the many openings in that comment, then slapped his forehead. At least Hotaru had been inside when he said it. "Oy. Um, well. So...Hotaru transforms too. Do you think it's like your change, Logan?"

Taren took another bite of his sandwich. "You know, this may be old stories just cropping up on my head, but there's something...different happening here. This party...one, no two shapeshifters, a Magician girl, a peasent, an elven bard, a Gem Mage, a dark cloaked sorceress of some kind, a horny swordsman, a Priestess of the Golden Dragon, and me, a wandering orphan fighter." He shook his head. "It sounds like it should be the beginning of some old legend or tale of great deeds. But at the same time...there's something to it all. I don't know...like I was supposed to be here, if that makes any sense."

He may have gone on further but Hotaru re-emerged carrying a large glaive. "Wow...not what I would have expected, Hotaru. A glaive is a pretty heavy weapon, but...you carry it like you know how to use it." He ran his eyes over the weapon...he'd seen glaives before...he might even have one in his pouch somewhere, but never one of this quality. "Amazing...such a weapon!" His eyes shone with excitement. He didn't know clothes, but weapons...that was something else. He was so caught up in the polearm that eh did not notice the ferret. "Not steel...the sheen of the metal is all wrong...you picked a real beauty, Hotaru. Good eye."

 

[NyghtRayne]

Logan

He looked to Taren after the choking fit and let the comment about watching what he had in his mouth when the subject of nakedness came up pass, he could tell Taren was embarrassed enough and he didn’t want to make things any worse for him. Of course female nakedness made him a little nervous as well but he wasn’t going to offer info like that.

“Well I am sure in time she’ll tell us more about it. Hmmm… well I know all shape shifters can be different, so maybe it is or something else. And the nakedness… don’t know about that.. my clothes seem to not make the change well yet and I end up with out them when changing back. It can be quite embarrassing sometimes.”

He was listening to Taren speak about how it seemed strange the types of people in this little group. He thought the same, but was unable to speak before Hotaru stepped from the weapon’s shop carrying the glaive. “Nice choice of…” It was then he noticed the ferret.

“Hotaru, I am sure you did not go in there with that ferret..” He smiled to her then, he would let her explain if she felt like she had to.

 

[katalynn]

Lavastine ~


Nipping here and there at his neck and shoulders, purring from his touch, his scent. Slowly he turned to face me as he spoke. I was no longer afraid of looking in his eyes, being with him washed all that way.

Although, lover, I don't think you should get too biased towards me. After all, I'm only interested in sex, you know."

"I'm not being biased towards you m'love.. Not at all... In fact it's almost arousing in a strange sort of way. I'm just not as... straight forward as you are."

Sly grin crossed my lips when his hand wrapped around my firm breast, his palm pressing against the hard nipple. My nails at his neck carressing it ever so lightly, tracing his jaw line, lips just before kissing them when he brought them down to mine. Fingers running throughout his silky hair.

"I..... I have no idea.... How long does it take to go shopping.... m-m-m-m ..... you look real tasssty as well m'love...... But technically we are not alone..... Dragon princess could wake at any moment..."

Brought my hips in closer to his, slipping his leg between mine. Pressing myself up against his awakening crotch. The way he gives me that predator look, as if I was his prey just made me want him all the more. Giving him the same look, fiery lust burning deep in my eyes.

"What do you say lover? Want a little snack with the possibility of getting intrupted again.... Or keep playing.."

Gliding my tongue along my teeth and lips like a hungry kitty waiting for its prey.

 

[vbabe2001]

"This ferret? Well.. "

- The ferret jumped onto Logan's shoulder -

Julian: "Actually, seeing I am a well bred animal, I will introduce myself. I, from here on in, am appointed as Hotaru's partner. Hotaru is destined to have two guardians, or protectors as you will but I have no idea who the other one is suppose to be."

- Julian then jumped back onto Hotaru's shoulder -

Julian: "Actually, not even Hotaru knows of the destiny that awaits her. But I do, but because I have strict orders from the guardian world to let her figure it out on her own.. and orders from the wizards college, I cannot reveil Hotaru's destiny just yet."

- Hotaru smiled -

"Arigatou, Julian. I trust you both enjoyed your dinners"

Julian: "Dinner? What about dinner? I didn't get any... "

- Hotaru sweatdropped -

"You want something Julian"

Julian: "Well, if your buying... "

- Hotaru giggled and bought a hamburger for him, Julian sat on her shoulder happily and chowed it all down in 15 seconds flat -

"Wow, Julian, I thought you were a ferret.. not a pig"

Julian: "I resent that."

- Hotaru giggled and looked at Logan and Taren -

"Shall we rejoin the group now?"

 

[NyghtRayne]

Logan

He looked to the ferret as it lept to his shoulder and introduced itself. He then smiled as Hotaru mentioned the ferret's name as he had seemed to forget that important tid bit of information.

"Well met then, Julian, and welcome to our little group. I am sure she'll run across that other guardian in time, when it is needed, as she ran into you."

He smiled to Hotaru.. "Indeed we did and thank you." He laughed as Julian complained about not getting any food. Then again as Hotaru picked on him for eating so fast.

He nodded and glanced to Taren then back to Hotaru, "I'm sure that would be a good idea, they are probably waiting."

 

[Sky Jade]

Evee opened her eyes slowly, though everything was blurring at first. She hadn't tried to do any large spells for a while, and that one had caught her off-guard. She winced at the throbbing headache she had, lifting one hand to hold it against her forehead. She closed her eyes once more as she rolled over on her back.

"I didn't expect to pour that much power into it...now my head hurts...oww..."


She moaned softly as she tried to get the world to stop spinning as she opened her eyes once more to stare at the sky.

 

[Armphid]

Taren

Hmm. Now a talking ferret that was talking about destinies and guardians. He had that strange feeling again...like he was a marionette dancing on invisible strings. Idly he wondered if he was one of the guardians as Hotaru gave Julian a hamburger that was easily the size of the little beast's body. NOt that it mattered...if he wasn't, then Hotaru would have three guardians. Though he would ahve done the same for any of the others in the party. They were his companions...we he owed them his protection. Well, maybe not Zarl. Something about the man just set him on edge.

Hotaru...he felt more of a need to protect her than the others. What was it about her? It had Logan too...the girl seemed to attract people to her...although if she did have a great destiny, it did stand to reason. It was nice to see her smile and hear her laugh. She had been so shy and afraid before. He liked it better this way.

Taren snickered at the ferret's retort. "I think you're a fine figure of a ferret, Julian. Though your body must be completely hollow...where did you put that burger?" He cocked his head up at the sun, "Logan's right...it's about time we got back. I wonder if the Holy One has returned yet."

He flexed his hands as they walked to the green where the battle ahd occured earlier, feeling the familiar anticipation of the coming fight beginning to build. "You know Logan...about what I said earlier, after what Julian told us, I'm sure I'm right. This is the beginning of something important." The trio arrived at the center of the green. Looking around, it seemed the others had yet to return. "Um, Hotaru. Just so you know, no matter how it works out, that you'll have at least three guardians, not two. I promised to protect you, and I intend to deliver. I expect Logan shares my sentiment...so that makes four." He looked away toward the woods, his face a bit pink. "So, don't worry about this destiny thing. I can't speak for the others, but I think that I wandered here for a reason. If I can help you reach your goal in any way, I will do it." He paused, uttering a phrase in Elven that seemed to float away on the wind. Then, remembering, he translated, "Through Fire and Shadow...."

 

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"Arigatou Taren.."

- Julian cringed his nose and jumped onto Taren's shoulder, leaning in to whisper in his ear.. -

'I know you like her Taren, but she is mine. So don't you be getting any ideas about getting closer to her.'

- Hotaru had been talking to Logan about the day's events, and when Julian hopped back on her shoulder she giggled and lightly scratched under the ferrets chin -

"You sure do like hopping around don't you?"

Julian: "Only when its important"

- Julian glanced at Taren with his round black eyes, then looked at Logan once more. -

"Well I don't know where the other's are... "

- Hotaru sighed gently and took a seat on the grass, leaning back to feel the lush greeness against her skin... -