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Curse Divide; DarkAngel013 & Seiss
Topic Started: Mar 12 2009, 02:21 AM (8,420 Views)
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Tcaitacl and vlaliniy Pcrik.
He had only been away for a couple of days, to the Southern borders to inspect the towns, villages and the city. As soon as he returned to the Royal Grounds, the King's messenger had arrived to bring him news of the demon. The General had known it was bound to happen. Apparently, one of his Kinghts had consulted the Inscriptors and allowed Shura to recover. He breathed in deeply, calming his roiling insides, and reminded himself that he had no authority over the matter. He was after all, just Shura's caretaker. The Inscriptors practically owned the boy- no, man.

A handful of his men were dead.

Before he could even dismount, yet another of the King's servant approached him. He had to ride again, to the borders, to receive Ranian representatives. The general wasn't sure what happened when he was away from the Royal Grounds, but it seemed clear that someone or something had stirred up mayhem.

Frustrated, but resigned to his Lord's wishes, the General sat tall in his saddle. Shura- he wanted very much to see the boy. To him, Shura was always a boy. His boy. Even though he wanted nothing more than to crack the whip on his back, just to vent his rage and disappointment....

"General, they've arrived," one of his men informed him. There were twenty Rune Knights with him. He knew he didn't need so many, but the King had expressed that he woudln't tolerate the slightest delay from any rebels.

He nodded, sighed, and led his men towards them. "Our King extends his welcome. I am the General of Tenarin's Rune Knights. You are the representatives of Rania, I presume?"
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问世间情为何物,直教生死相许?
天南地北双飞客,老翅几回寒暑。
欢乐趣,别离苦,就中更有痴儿女。
君应有语,渺万里层云,
千山暮雪,只影向谁去?
横汾路,寂寞当年箫鼓,荒烟依旧平楚。
招魂楚些何嗟及,山鬼暗啼风雨。
天也妒,未信与,莺儿燕子俱黄土。
千秋万古,为留待骚人,
狂歌痛饮,来访雁邱处。
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Dominic nodded his head, agreeing with the General's question. "Yes, we are," he greeted as he pulled the horse forward slightly to meet the General.

"I am Dominic and this is my guard, Alastor," Dominic said, bowing his head down in respect along with Alastor who did the same. "I do hope that Mage Sayuri is all right?" He raised an eye-brow in question, as if asking him.

"Best we be on our way, otherwise we would be wasting your time," Alastor said respectfully, lowering his alarming pale blue-white eyes away from looking at the General as he made the horse begin moving forward.
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He inclined his head in return. "She is well." He hadn't seen the girl for the past two days, but he would have been informed if she wasn't. His Lord wouldn't have asked him to fetch the embassadors if he was not well informed.

The General said nothing to the guard. He understood the importance of time. In his case, he was just anxious to get back to see Shura. Signalling to his men, they responded instantly, falling into formation around he two Ranians. Without a pause, they rode onward. It would take about half a day to get back.

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Evening.

The enormous gates swung slowly and silently open to grant the General and the entire procession entrance. The Royal Grounds was exceptionally quiet. A pair of Royal Guards and a few stable boys approached them. While the boys wasted no time, caring for the horses as their riders slid off, the guards gave the General a low bow.

"His Lordship is waiting in the Grand Hall," one of them said. "Whenever the embassadors are ready, he would see them."

Nodding the General turned to the two Ranians. "Would you like any refreshments, gentlemen? Some rest? My Lord is patient."
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问世间情为何物,直教生死相许?
天南地北双飞客,老翅几回寒暑。
欢乐趣,别离苦,就中更有痴儿女。
君应有语,渺万里层云,
千山暮雪,只影向谁去?
横汾路,寂寞当年箫鼓,荒烟依旧平楚。
招魂楚些何嗟及,山鬼暗啼风雨。
天也妒,未信与,莺儿燕子俱黄土。
千秋万古,为留待骚人,
狂歌痛饮,来访雁邱处。
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Sayuri awoke the next morning with a start and a muffled scream as her hands clasped to cover her mouth. Cold sweat lay on her face and neck as she used the bed sheets to wipe them off, clutching the pillow as if hoping for dear life that what she just dreamed was not true.

Her fresh tears streamed down her face and she buried her face into the pillow to wipe them off, still horrified by the dream. The images were still vivid in her mind, as well as the sensations she felt.

Sayuri begged that what she dreamed wasn't true, that he was not here or coming here. She shook and it wasn't from the cold either. Taking deep breaths to calm herself until her breathing was regular, she got out of bed and dressed herself, and after brushing her hair, refreshing her face in the basin nearby. As she dried off her face and the towel rested on her face, she gazed at the mirror, her ruby eyes staring back at her. Her maroon hair was wavy, curving just like how she liked it as it went down her back and rested near where her thigh would have been, were it not for the few ruffles of the gown that made it stop slightly earlier. Her eyes softened as she looked at herself, glancing at her somewhat dark ivory skin.

She placed the towel down onto the desk and went to the door. Sayuri was going to meet up with Resee to talk about the things they saw last night and hope that she had the answers to most of Sayuri's questions. She wasn't going to ask anything about Shura though... for some reason, if what she remembered was correct, then the griffin must have a secret as to who its real host is... or something along those lines.

She opened the door and discovered Resee already standing there.

"Good morning, Resee," Sayuri greeted with a soft and gentle smile. "I trust and hope you had a restful sleep?" Her eyes were clear in the worry that Sayuri had for her, mainly because she knew that Resee was still cooping with the loss of Keira. Sayuri flinched inwardly at the remembering of the loss.
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In and out of the haze.

She hadn't really slept. She wasn't sure if she did, because she was somewhat awake the entire night. Her sister always lay in the bed next to hers. Seeing it empty somehow felt... as if something was missing.

Resee left her quaters early and promptly stood guard at the mage's door. She couldn't quite recall if it was her duty. But at the moment, she didn't want to think too much and stuck to the latest orders she could remember. When the door opened, she turned around to give the mage a tight, weary smile. "Restful would be an achievement," she said softly. "I heard your scream, are you alright, my Lady?" Her voice was distant, like the slur in a dream.
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问世间情为何物,直教生死相许?
天南地北双飞客,老翅几回寒暑。
欢乐趣,别离苦,就中更有痴儿女。
君应有语,渺万里层云,
千山暮雪,只影向谁去?
横汾路,寂寞当年箫鼓,荒烟依旧平楚。
招魂楚些何嗟及,山鬼暗啼风雨。
天也妒,未信与,莺儿燕子俱黄土。
千秋万古,为留待骚人,
狂歌痛饮,来访雁邱处。
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"Ah, don't worry about me," Sayuri said with a weak smile, realizing that sleep was probably is the furthest thing away from Resee's mind right now. "Come, let's go sit down and talk to each other for a bit." She took Resee's hand and led her to another courtyard that held a garden with a fountain, a bit of ways from the courtyard where Keira passed away in.

Sayuri let her hand go and sat down amongst the flowers, in the middle of it where it had a small patch where a couple of people could sit without disturbing the flowers. She patted the spot next to her, wanting Resee to sit down with her as Sayuri smiled gently.
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She followed meekly. Resee knew that the mage probably had questions to ask, most likely, of the apparitions at the Lake of Runes. She knew she had barely any answers, because she didn't even know what the images meant. Perhaps she had an idea, but Resee found herself unwilling to solve any kind of puzzles.

The courtyard, even though it was different, she couldn't resist the sinking emotions in her chest. Her breathing had become slightly difficult. Still, she remained strong and lowered herself on the grass carpet. There could have been millions of beautiful blossoms in full bloom, with countless flitting butterflies for all she cared. None of them could stir anything in her. "I hope you don't mind me closing my eyes for a while when you speak," she said in a muted voice. And her eyes slid shut.
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问世间情为何物,直教生死相许?
天南地北双飞客,老翅几回寒暑。
欢乐趣,别离苦,就中更有痴儿女。
君应有语,渺万里层云,
千山暮雪,只影向谁去?
横汾路,寂寞当年箫鼓,荒烟依旧平楚。
招魂楚些何嗟及,山鬼暗啼风雨。
天也妒,未信与,莺儿燕子俱黄土。
千秋万古,为留待骚人,
狂歌痛饮,来访雁邱处。
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"It's all right," she murmured softly as she watched Resee follow her and sit down. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to bring you to another courtyard..." Regret touched her face and she immediately felt guilty again.

She bit her lip. She hadn't intended for this kind of thing to show up. Sayuri thought that maybe with the slight change of scenary, she wouldn't be able to really think of Keira but a courtyard is a courtyard, and that's a matter that she could not change.
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"It's alright." And she meant it. Resee was starting to get a feeling of faint dislike for sympathy. She had it for the last two days. She didn't need it anymore. She didn't need anyone to look at her as if she was a helpless little girl. It wasn't even the mage's fault. What good would an apology do? It wasn't going to make her feel better and it certainly couldn't bring Keira back.

Perhaps she shouldn't appear so despondent, but what else could Resee do? She wasn't one to fabricate her emotions, and she didn't see why she should. It was already too tiring to bear such an immaterial burden. She wasn't about to add anymore unnecessary ones. She would appear well if she really did feel well.

"Is there something you wish to speak to me about?," she prompted half-heartedly.
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问世间情为何物,直教生死相许?
天南地北双飞客,老翅几回寒暑。
欢乐趣,别离苦,就中更有痴儿女。
君应有语,渺万里层云,
千山暮雪,只影向谁去?
横汾路,寂寞当年箫鼓,荒烟依旧平楚。
招魂楚些何嗟及,山鬼暗啼风雨。
天也妒,未信与,莺儿燕子俱黄土。
千秋万古,为留待骚人,
狂歌痛饮,来访雁邱处。
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"Ok," was all Sayuri replied to her comment of her apology. She ought to stop apologizing so much, but she couldn't help it. It wasn't sympathy that she had for Resee, it was guilt, as if it were... No! She shook her head as if to tell herself she mustn't start thinking like the way she did. Keira said it so herself before she... and Resee now seemed to dislike the word. She ought to pull herself together soon or else she wouldn't be able to get rid of this pathetic feelings.

Taking a deep breath, she turned to look at Resee for a moment before she begins to ask her the questions that's been bugging her. (besides the ones concerning Shura, of course)

"Ah, yes, why was the seal of Rania's Royal family there? And... how come the lake just glowed like that?" she asked, her gaze fixed on the flower crown she was making.
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