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| Ice | June 17, 2013, 10:47 pm Post #141 |
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As Narasu rose and flew, Storm removed his shirt, his eyes no longer excited but serious. He had very good reasons for doing things the way he had. He ripped up his shirt in silence and tied it around his wounds without asking for assistance, biting his tongue when the pain got to him. His eyes showed his troubled thoughts. "If you are so eager to leave my company, just tell me where to land you." Were the only words he spoke. Pearl's eyes were lighting up once more. "What do I think about the colors? I think I just found your bridesmaids' dresses." She smiled widely. "You'll love them! I was thinking of starting the top a dark blue then fading as it went down the dress into the lightest of purples. What do you think? Of course yours will outshine them all." She reassured. |
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| shadow | June 17, 2013, 11:08 pm Post #142 |
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"That sounds marvelous! I'm so glad you know what your doing here. I'd be so in over my head. Do you think you would be able to draw up a design, or do you know someone who would be able to?" She inquired, knowing as long as she had the ideas and they could edit them to perfection, she could have them tailored both in the kingdom, and in her home land. "I think..." Crystal stopped as a sudden idea rose in her. Arcane. "If I take on the Arcane power, it would be even more beautiful. Something only wearable through my own power. A cloth of insurmountable perfection." She knew this would take her own control, which she lacked, but she had time, and it was possible. She realized that what she just said might have gone over Pearl's head and came back to reality. "This will be great. You'll even get to see my home lands." Lazura was already trying to clean her skin of the white disaster but when she attempted to speak Zakuro cut her saying, "We are here to aid you. Wherever you need us there is no rush." Lazura held her silence and continued the task, letting Zakuro be the master here. |
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| Ice | June 17, 2013, 11:16 pm Post #143 |
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Storm hissed and his crimson eyes, narrowed, landed on Zakuro. They showed emotional hurt, not just the physical hurt he felt. "Don't make offers you can't keep. She obviously doesn't like being around Narasu and I, why make her stay for my sake?" The same thoughts that had been going through Crystal's head earlier that day were now running through Storm's. He had been feeling the emotions she'd been feeling through the connection already made between them and he couldn't push this feeling away any longer. Without Crystal, Narasu was all he had. And that sudden realization was haunting his heart. Pearl nodded enthusiastically. "I am the Maid of Honor, I'm supposed to help! And yes, I can draw the entire sketch. I was going to make them but if you'd rather your people make them of that special cloth you speak of, that sounds amazing!" |
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| shadow | June 17, 2013, 11:39 pm Post #144 |
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Crystal shook her head saying, "It's not my people, but me creating the dress. Might be able to show you what I mean later, but you can make the others. Though, I would like to keep the dress to remember something so great. Conflict! Well, we'll see what happens with time. For now you can work on that idea. I guess I'll need to talk to Storm and find out somethings too, and of course, work on getting him to propose. He's kinda dense sometimes," she said, feeling almost like a kid, or maybe a normal person with little worries. She enjoyed this time, though she knew it couldn't last. She had to enjoy it while she could. "Is there anything else to look at for today?" Zakuro had not made such an offer and said, "I came to aid you. If I didn't intend on keeping my word, I would not have helped you. And..." "I might not like you, but that doesn't mean I won't help either," she answered for herself. Zakuro shrugged, knowing her logic in that, but also that she was faithful to him. His word was hers as well. "So, do we have another destination," she inquired again. |
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| Ice | June 17, 2013, 11:46 pm Post #145 |
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Storm scoffed and Narasu dropped suddenly from their air, crashing on his feet to the ground. Storm leapt off easily landing on his feet. "You don't. I do." The reason he never liked people was because they never stayed. His mother, his father, his sister, all his friends. Then everyone he met and thought was a friend after that were only people who wanted to use him. And the few people he ever got to know besides those were killed. H never got to keep anyone but Narasu and that is what scarred his heart. So everytime he found himself craving that closeness of a friend or finding it in someone, he pushed them away. He could learn no better for he had never got the chance for someone to teach him. He walked down one of the streets, his hand in his pocket playing with what he'd stolen as he looked for the many shops on this stretch, looking for the person he'd asked to meet. Pearl shook her head with a smile. "Nope, I think I have enough to work w-" Charlie burst in, a beautiful cradle with pink bows decorated all over, the wood used was finished, and it had a bedding cover inside for the baby to be comfortable. It even had rocking legs so as to rock the child when she cried. Pearl jumped up and gasped, tears filling her eyes at the amazement. |
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| shadow | June 17, 2013, 11:59 pm Post #146 |
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Crystal clapped Charlie on the shoulder and gave him a smile and a thumbs up saying, "Exceptional work Charlie. You are a fine carpenter." She knew Pearl was beyond happy and that was great. Such a simple gesture could make a humble person so happy. It was refreshing to Crystal. "I'm sure little Amber will be able to sleep safely, and you'll be able to get more rest as well I hope," She said. Lazura slid from Narasu and waited for Zakuro saying, "Well, if he doesn't need us anymore, might as well not delay." Having cleared most of the flour that she could, Lazura hooded herself again to hide the strange skin tone she carried. Zakuro dismounted as well and said, "You know that we shouldn't leave him. It's not like we have anywhere else to go." His monotone carried through the air like normal words and she replied, "Fine, but I'm staying here. There is no need for me to trail him. Feel free to do so on your own." Shadow had taken a break from his searches with Espira. He had been through all the realms in search with her, visiting many people and friends he had made from so many journeys, including Amber, Rufus, Clairy, and Jaden. After finding clues of Zakuro's existence, it traced back from the Elemental realms to (Insert world name), Espira had returned, but Shadow stayed to watch over Elemental for a while longer. He finally returned and wandered about with Aeroth for several months. He ended up in wateria under Crystal's rein, though oblivious to this fact and simply enjoy their culture and such. He was wandering through the market district, going from stall to stall and looking at the various items, blending in with the crowd just as any other person. Edited by shadow, June 18, 2013, 12:19 am.
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| Ice | June 18, 2013, 12:12 am Post #147 |
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Narasu looked down at them with his large crimson eyes. He turned his neck and reached down, using his muzzle to gently nudge Zakuro. "I know you are not friends or anything, but he could really use at least something. I do not like him going somewhere I cannot follow and besides his fiancee, I am all he has. I'd really appreciate you at least going with him. Consider it payback for letting you ride me." He again gently pushed Zakuro, leaving Lazura be. "I will be fine with her here." Storm walked on until the shine of the shop finally caught his eye. He crossed through the people to get to the shop, which was filled with rings of all kinds. "Jack!" He called and a man stepped out, smiling when he saw Storm. "Let me go get them!" And he disappeared again. Charlie bowed to Crystal and Pearl. "It is my gift for the newborn. Rest easy, Miss Pearl. Goodnight." With that, he walked out awaiting Crystal to leave. |
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| shadow | June 18, 2013, 12:28 am Post #148 |
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Crystal looked at her with a smile. "Goodnight deary, and get some rest," she said, then excused herself from the house hold to let Pearl have her deserved peace. "Flawless job Charlie. I knew you were the person to rely on for this," She added as she set about to wander a bit; enjoy the evening air before she had to return to the castle walls. Zakuro waved in slight dismissal to them as he walked saying, "Just don't eat each other." He shifted his scythe to his other hand, no longer wearing his cloak as Lazura had it. the trail was easy to follow, Storm still bleeding from the rib wound. The gentle evening air was refreshing from the days events as he relaxed himself into a pleasant mood going towards Storm. He soon found him at a shop and eased himself to the other side of the stall, glancing at the wears that Jack had set up that day, waiting for Them to finish business. |
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| Ice | June 18, 2013, 12:37 am Post #149 |
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Jack came back out with a small case, going to Storm and opening it. It held the most beautiful of rings, each handmade by Jack and highly expensive. They were the best this village could offer and they showed it. Storm glanced through them then his heart stopped. He pointed to one. "That one is... perfect." Jack looked at him curiously. "That one is also the most expensive. I mean this one here is almost the same in the stone and-" Storm shook his head. "That one. I've got the money." Jack nodded. "Let me go grab a case for it." He disappeared again and Storm pulled out what he'd picked up earlier. It was a pure gold dabloon. Half of it could probably cover the cost and the cost of all the other rings in that special case combined. Jack returned and put the ring Storm had chosen in the case he'd brought. "So, will you need a few days to get the money or-" He cut off as Storm handed him the dabloon. He looked speechless. "I-I don't have change for this, sir! I'm terribly sorry, I-" Storm picked up the ring and pocketed it. "Change? But it's not mine anymore." Jack gaped at him then, in the smallest of voice, the most he could manage, "Th-thank you so much, Sir!" "Call me Storm." He smiled kindly and turned on his heel, glancing at the other shops. Charlie smiled. "Thank you, your Highness." |
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| shadow | June 18, 2013, 12:56 am Post #150 |
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Zakuro couldn't help but smile. He knew what the ring was for before anyone had to day it. Something to kind, so loving. It was the peace and love he dreamed about so much. The thing he wished to leave his past behind for. IT was strange for him to smile, but he let it happen. He moved to Storm and gently set his hand on his shoulder. "Congratulations. I'm sure you don't care to hear it from me, but you are certainly going to make her very happy," He spoke up. Lazura sat down a short distance from Narasu, giving him space as if she were a full dragon as well. She didn't speak, just left the silence, curious if he would engage her in any form. Shadow wandered amongst the people until he stopped to look at the ring shop that Storm and Zakuro were looking at. Trying to force away the powerful entities near him, he avoided noticing Storm for a moment, looking over several stones and thinking of how some couldn't compare to ones he had seen, and how others were very unique and caught his eyes. "What is this stone here," he asked pointing to one with a purple set gem, and silver metal forming a latice of strands in elegant design. |
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| Ice | June 18, 2013, 1:02 am Post #151 |
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Storm jumped slightly and his eyes flew to Zakuro. He caught himself but didn't know how to take the friendly offer. "Uh...I..." He cleared his throat. "I don't know about making her happy, but I'm going to try my damnest to." He pulled out the encased ring and opened it for Zakuro to see. It was a deep-water shade of blue with a shallow-water shade of ripples going throughout it on a white gold band. "Do you think it's a good choice?" Jack looked at him. "That one is an Amethyst. Very common around these parts, but so beautiful no matter how it is cut. May I ask what you're looking for?" Narasu laid down, laying his head on his paws. "So, Lazura. I see you weren't seriously hurt from our first meeting." |
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| shadow | June 18, 2013, 1:19 am Post #152 |
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Lazura searched her memory, but couldn't come up with anything between her last companion dying and Zakuro forming the bond with her. "I must apologize for any harm I caused. I wasn't in my own mind. I can't recall anything about it either. Never can," She said. "But I can tell you aren't quite so at ease with me lingering about," She observed. Shadow thought a moment. He hadn't really come looking for anything, but thinking about it, it would be nice for a sort of matching set to be made for him, Crystal, and Storm when he met them next. A sort of gesture to their friendship. "Something that both a guy and a girl could wear with pride, but a present from friends. That sort of thing," He explained. He shifted through his pouch and found a stone that was made a pure elemental power. It was a rainbow of red, green, blue, white, black, purple, and umber. The power from the crystal was actually usable, but only for those who knew it. "This is all I have in the way of payment at the moment." It was the size of his fist, and clearly large enough for several pieces to be made and still have plenty left to sell to someone else. Zakuro let his eye of true seeing work its power, increasing his perception. He looked the ring over, finding no flaws, and the stone magnificent. "It's incredible honestly, and very suiting for her," He praised, letting his power fade out again. "And it will certainly make her happy. I have no doubt in that," He added. |
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| Ice | June 18, 2013, 1:26 am Post #153 |
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Storm nodded and closed the ring, pocketing it again. He sighed. "I just... she wants to have this nice wedding and I want it to be everything she wants but... I've never even been to a wedding, and I-" He shook his head. "I'm nervous as hell." He bit his tongue. I don't even know this guy. Shut up! "So what do you plan for the invasion I am to be expecting?" Jack gaped once more and crossed his heart, taking the gem. "The spirits have truly blessed me this day." He put the gem away and nodded. "I will you my finest work. Necklaces work best with everyone. How many men and women will I be making for?" As Shadow told him two men and one woman, Jack nodded. "I shall make a heart for the woman, to know she is loved by both men, and circles for the pendants of them men. Is that fine? I shall use fine gold that will break under no circumstances." Narasu looked at her. "You are a danger lingering around my most cherished being. Of course I am not alright with it unless I am with him when you are. As long as I am there, it is even. And I am fine with it. For example, I am at ease now." |
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| shadow | June 18, 2013, 1:41 am Post #154 |
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"Understandable. I am uncomfortable with Zakuro riding with you, however, you are a decent flyer. Very smooth," She admitted. "I never did like this human body. Far to confining. I much prefer my own body," she said even though this was also her body. She pulled the hood on the robe back and laid down, part of her naked body exposed from under the cloak, which was the only thing she wore that Zakuro granted her. "Well, as long as we can get past those differences, I believe things will be fine. I'd rather not have you as an enemy." Shadow nodded and said, "Could you also include a piece of the stone I gave you in each one? Other than that, it sounds exquisite. Your craft is very fine. I'll drop by in a few days to check on it." After concluding their business in good nature, Shadow whirled around to start else where and found himself face to face with Storm, their faces no more than a foot away. "Eh? Storm, is that you?" Shadow poked him once to confirm he wasn't seeing things, then nodded, going off in his own thoughts for a moment without really registering the fact that he had found Storm right in front of him. Zakuro had no response to the sudden appearance that Shadow had made, his words cut off. |
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| Ice | June 18, 2013, 1:46 am Post #155 |
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"Absolutely, sir!" Jack said and disappeared in the back. Storm's eyes grew wide at seeing Shadow, but the shock in them was instantly replaced by his over joy. He embraced Shadow and messed the boy's hair, pulling away with new found levels of energy. "What are you doing here? I thought I wouldn't see you in at least a year! I've really missed y-" He bit back his words, pushing back his excitement, knowing better than to think it was welcome. Narasu nodded. "Do not harm my rider and we will be no enemy." |
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| shadow | June 18, 2013, 2:08 am Post #156 |
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"Same goes for me." She smiled at him then stretch out. "Ugh. I can't take it anymore. Excuse me a moment." She pulled the cloak away, revealing the purple that ran all along her chest and down her body. as well as the black that covered her back. The colors of black, violet, deep purple, and Turquoise blended flawlessly on her skin. Being normally with out clothes, she felt no embarrassment at her bare skin. She set the cloak aside and sighed. Her face twisted in pain and focus as she began to shift back into a dragon. It ripped through her human flesh, the sudden expansion of scale, bone, muscle, and everything that comprised her body. Her four legs shattered through the human body and took form, and her body grew forth, her neck grew long, her head changing, tail, wings, claws, scale, everything suddenly coming into existence among grand purple flames and intense heat. Finally back to the grand dragon Lazura, she stretched her wings wide and her legs, feeling their comforting weight. tested her balance and weight, moving her tail about and testing her reflexes. Finally situated with her own body, she lifted the now tiny cloak gently with her teeth and settled down, curling her tail about her and resting her head, placing the cloth beneath the safety of her claws. "So much better." Shadow was just as shocked to see Storm, and more at Storm's sudden affection. He returned the embrace as well, ecstatic to have found him. "It has been way too long. Our searches lead back here. Espira went on ahead to search, but I went my own way for a while. I just kinda wandered here by chance. Man I've missed seeing you around too." He looked about for places to eat and said, "Let's go get a bite and catch up!" Before Storm had to say anything, Zakuro said, "Go on and have fun. I'll be about if you want to chat more later." He gave one last, strange smile to Storm, then left off, leaving him with Shadow. |
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| Ice | June 18, 2013, 10:02 am Post #157 |
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Storm glanced at Zakuro and smiled, giving him a grateful nod before he left. He then took Shadow's wrist and began leading him around the little village. "So much has happened since we split!" He spoke as blood continued to leak through his make-shift bandages on his wounds. The cloth he'd wrapped around his hands was completely red but he'd seemed to have forgotten about it all with Shadow's return. "For example, Crystal's now a queen of this place, I'm her advisor, I just took control of the army here, we're about to go to war, and-" He hesitated. "And Crystal and I are going to be getting married of our own choice. I just bought the ring for her." He glanced back at Shadow and released his wrist as they came upon the shops that sold food and drinks, even a bar over to their right. Narasu had seen many sights, especially with Storm being his rider, and he took little notice to Lazura's nudeness. He waited patiently as Lazura changed and settled, then decided to spark a conversation as the sun began setting. "So, how are you and your new rider fairing?" |
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| shadow | June 18, 2013, 12:04 pm Post #158 |
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Shadow's eyes narrowed a moment at the last statement, but there were other things to speak of before he touched on that subject. For now, he let it rest where is was. "Queen!? Darn, I really have missed a lot! How on earth did tha..." Shadow cut himself short seeing the blood from Storm's bandages. He chuckled slightly and said, "Your as reckless as ever my friend. I think we should get that properly patched. I'm sure a royal adviser shouldn't be dying, and I can't be loosing you either." Shadow didn't really know much about the town, so he couldn't take Storm anywhere for his wounds. "We are doing quite well. He is rather peculiar as far as necromancers go. A man of peace, even though it's his fate to kill. It is interesting," She explained contently. |
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| Ice | June 18, 2013, 7:53 pm Post #159 |
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Storm looked at him, his eyes determined. "You know I don't like healers. I don't know why you think I'd be fine with that. Anyway, Narasu is here and the sun is beginning to set. Let's get back to the castle and either find you a bed or find you a room. Crystal will be delighted to see you." He smiled. "And I don't want you being anywhere else. Come on." He began walking towards Narasu and Lazura. Narasu nodded. "I have noticed that." His head rose. "They are returning." |
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| shadow | June 18, 2013, 9:12 pm Post #160 |
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Zakuro arrived a short while before Storm had and found his cloak, slipping it on and hiding his scythe before The others would arrive. He mounted Lazura before they where in sight and said to Narasu, "Let Storm know that I'll be around, and that I said good luck with the proposal." Lazura roused herself and stood, stretching her wings out in a sort of test. She bowed her head in farewell to Narasu, then gently set flight, rising with her wing beats until Zakuro set a heading and they were soon out of sight, just in time for Shadow to arrive. "I didn't mean a healer, but getting that wrapped replaced might be nice," Shadow corrected. He smiled and followed Storm until he saw Narasu. It wasn't till then that he realized he really had missed everything, and everyone even more. He ran ahead of Storm to meet Narasu first. "Long time no see. Glad your still healthy." Crystal and Charlie roamed around a while until the sun started to set. "Looks like we should head back. Storm would worry too much if I was later than he was." She smiled and they headed for the castle. They arrived just before the sun vanished and she said, "Feel free to go dine. I'll be fine on my own from here on. Thanks." Edited by shadow, June 18, 2013, 9:34 pm.
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