[hr][hr][h1][b][i][center][color=pink]Cuyler Eysteinsson[/color][/center][/i][/b][/h1]
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[hr][center][color=pink]Location:[/color] Wizard’s Tower -- 20th Floor[/center][hr]

Her secretive playful nature never ceased to amaze Cuyler. He watched her with mild fascination as she spoke, a tease in her voice which was only confirmed when she bit his bottom lip, then continued to speak. Her teeth grazed his bottom lip and sent a tingling sensation through Cuyler from Ayra’s advance. His bottom lip tingled warmly as she spoke. His own hand slid down her side, only half listening to her words as he was still distracted from the effect that simple act had on him. Thankfully, her lips connected with his and he kissed her deeply, teasing her now by lightly tracing her upper lip with his tongue before he pulled it back in and closed his mouth so she didn’t have access. 
His imagination ran rampant and another tingling sensation ran through him from her touch and her simple words of what might occur later. Cuyler’s hands found her hips and lifted the [b]ExtraOrdinary[/b] Wizard off of her chair with ease and set her on his lap. He looked up at her now, a smile on his lips as well as in his eyes. 
[color=pink]”Well, if you insist on going into the forest, then I guess we should,”[/color] he whispered. 

[hr][hr][h1][b][i][center][color=#006400]Amarantha[/color][/center][/i][/b][/h1]
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[hr][center][color=#006400]Location:[/color] Outside the Infirmary --- Inside the Infirmary, on a bed...by a window.[/center][hr]

Time seemed to leave Amarantha as she was moved into the infirmary. She wasn’t completely coherent anymore so she didn’t notice when she was moved in or the fact that Luna’s demeanor once again changed. She came back to herself when liquid ran down her throat, the cure that Amarantha had demanded earlier. They sure took their time with it, didn’t they. She was feeling rather weak now but her heart found its normal rhythm again, along with her breathing. 
Slowly, Amarantha turned her head to the side to observe the contents of the infirmary. There were a few wizard apprentices on beds in here, some looked like they were in the final stages while others showed possible signs of recovering. It was all confusing to her and she let the events of the last few weeks wash over her. 
A mysterious [b]Sickenesse[/b] was taking over people of [b]Magykal[/b] ability and no one had been able to find a cure yet. Not even the [b]ExtraOrdinary[/b] Wizard, who seemed to be showing little to no symptoms. At least, that was what the majority seemed to think. Amarantha was good at her job. She had seen Ayra when she would grab her head or her eyes when they seemed to glaze over. The [b]ExtraOrdinary[/b] Wizard wasn’t doing as well as she claimed. The lack of [b]Magyk[/b] was no indication. Everyone of [b]Magykal[/b] ability had backed off. Now would be the perfect time for Amarantha to find the Port Witch Coven, she was confident they were diminished by the [b]Sickenesse[/b] as well and it would be prime opportunity. However, she had more pressing matters within the Castle walls and Princess Luna was one of them. 
Luna’s condition had seemed to be advancing, not getting better. Amarantha’s contacts had nothing to offer in by ways of cures or even a protocol to follow to limit the voices within her head. Amarantha had taken it upon herself to research more on Luna’s family history in order to discover more of the unique condition Luna was suffering from. 
Amarantha tilted her head to the other side to look for Luna but it seemed she had left. Well, why would she stick around but it just meant that Titan would have to move fast so he could watch her while Amarantha was indisposed. She turned her head back and saw Titan walk in and took only a few strides to make it to her bedside. He bowed politely to his commander before he stood at attention.  
[color=#006400]”You are temporarily in-charge. If there are any changes with the [b]Sickenesse[/b] or the Castle, come to me and inform me before you make any decisions, but anything less important then that, handle it. You are also now to look after Princess Luna until I am on my feet. Use Lennox as well if you find you can not efficiently do both tasks. And Titan, get the team up to date on poisons. We may have to bring a little more of the Young Army into them than originally planned.”[/color] Titan looked at her curiously but the words sunk in quickly. He understood the signs when he walked in and the mess outside was now making sense. His commander had been poisoned. Whoever it was, would regret it. 
[color=#006400]”Before you leave, see if Becky needs assistant bringing in Fyror.”[/color] Titan wrinkled his nose in disgust but didn’t protest as he walked away to offer his assistance. 
Amarantha let out a small sigh, settling against the pillows and shut her eyes. The quicker she rested, the quicker she would recover and get back to her responsibilities. 

[hr][hr][h1][b][i][center][color=#1E90FF]Ahote Proudstar[/color][/center][/i][/b][/h1]
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[hr][center][color=#1E90FF]Location:[/color] Lookout of the Aricie[/center][hr]

The salty wind whipped through Ahote’s hair while he sat in the lookout, high up the mast. Blue was all around them, blue skies with a sprinkling of clouds and even bluer water. He had been on the Aricie for weeks now, watching as the ship brought on new passengers and departed others. He learned much of the world with the changing of people but he learned most from the crew and the captain. These people who had lived most of their life on the ship, going into ports to resupply and drink themselves into a stupor before leaving. It seemed each port was in perfect location to hear all the goings on of each country. 
Ahote could never keep still, so after taking time to observe and learn each part of the ship and duty of each crew member, he started to help out. Learning to tie proper knots, navigate the seas and even sail a bit. Up in the lookout though, that was where he liked to be the most. Looking down on the people as well as following his enhanced senses to find the direction they needed to be in even better than the most advanced sailors. The crew had made the mistake of asking Ahote to spar with them, restless energy from being on the sea for days and although Ahote originally refused, their goading and taunts got the best of him and he eventually complied. Well, no one lasted long against Ahote and some seemed pissed by this and others, respected the man more. Ahote was glad for the sparring, it got out his restless energies as well. 
The port finally started to come into view, even though he noticed it long before the others could see it. Ahote jumped down from the lookout, jumping onto a rope and slid down until his feet hit the deck with a dull thud. He walked over to the captain of the ship and leaned on the rail beside her. 
[color=#1E90FF]”Anything you have me do Captain?”[/color] he asked, ready to help if needed.