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[color=AC5FFB]Time:[/color] After Midnight
[color=AC5FFB]Location:[/color]Near River Kingdom
[color=AC5FFB]Interactions:[/color][@MissCapnCrunch][@Jamesyco][@Alivefalling]
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Risa was vaguely aware of being scooped up. Through hazy vision, she noticed Kyran's blue eyes looking down at her as he told her they weren't going to leave her behind. He had changed back from his fox form. She smiled at him. She was so happy he was safe. She was really lucky to have such good friends. Still, she worried that she'd weigh them down. The fire was starting to spread through the forest, making her heart-ache. She wanted to stop the fight and make sure all the animals were safe! 

She laid her head weakly on Kyran's chest, absolutely drained. A squeeze on her arm made her glance over to see Dionaea. She too assured her that they wouldn't leave her. She smiled and managed to take her hand and give it a gentle squeeze. Her eyes traveled to the wound on Dionaea's leg and quickly began trying to heal it without hesitation. [color=AC5FFB]"I got your back."[/color]She whispered to her. The dark elf that been attacking started to threaten Kyran, promising torture for them in the future. Terror filled her. Risa had no idea what she had been truly signing up for by trying to help the light elves. She was willing to risk her lives but now Kyran's and Dionaea's lives?

Dionaea started speaking to the human again after the dark elf seemed to leave. The human started speaking strange words, moving her under his shield and trying to proceed to a "Bastion" whilst lighting the forest aflame. [color=AC5FFB]"No don't light it on fire! He's gon-"[/color]Risa began to protest but her eyes rolled back and she collapsed very suddenly. Trying to heal Dionaea was clearly the last straw before her body insisted on rest. 

Fairies came fluttering with tools and water to the site as they were departing, their wings working quickly as they hastily arrived to try to put out the fire.  Hades jumped in front of the four, looking like rather exhausted himself. He had come back as quick as he could with reinforcement. Many male fairies had come with weapons, ready to fight. It was clear Hades had spilled some beans. He looked toward Dionaea with saddened eyes. His brown fur was wet, indicating he had run through streams and such, taking shortcuts where he could. 

[i]Dionaea. I had to tell them. I apologize. Someone notified Aklenroth of your betrayal and you're wanted for treason. Risa's mother has instructed me to lead you all to a secret location. Have them all follow me to this home. She has left a basket of food. Your parents most likely are aware of this.  [/i]

(Dionaea can lead them all after Hades to this home for rest and we can skip to morning. You may continue the night if you so wish.)

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[color=0072bc][b]Time: [/b][/color]After Midnight
[color=0072bc][b]Location: [/b][/color]Forest of the peninsula of the Sun Elf Village
[color=0072bc][b]Interactions:[/b][/color][@Potter][@Tae][@Inertia][@Alivefalling]
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Malachi was holding on tight to the saddle on his dragon as they made their way. He had his head hanging over the side, trying to look for anything unusual. Sure enough, there was a fire-breathing, menacing Dracolich up ahead. He could not say he had ever quite seen that before. Could it be possible there were actual humans underneath it? He watched as the Dracolich maneuvered dangerously low into a clearing to blow fire into the woods, pursuing some sort of prey. 

Before he could come up with a reaction, Marion swooped down into a small field so fast and suddenly that Malachi could not help but go tumbling into the grass below. He rolled over, his head aching, the ground beneath him feeling like it was quaking yet again. His bow was jabbing in his back uncomfortably and some arrows had spilled out of his quiver. It took him a moment to recover, pushing himself up on his palms. The severity of the situation went through his mind like a strike of lightning, allowing his body to react similarly as he scrambled to his feet, rushing to collect his arrows. He brushed the dirt off his clothes with mild disgust as he glanced up in the sky. That crazy dragon was throwing himself into battle with the Dracolich. Was he suicidal? 

It all started to make sense when a female elf started to run toward him, probably about to run past him in her panic. A male and female were following behind her. Normally, his first thought would be that they were all foolish to think they could outrun a Dracolich, but that's why Marion had thrown himself at it. To be fair, he was probably protecting Malachi since the creature couldn't have been possibly able to think this far and understand this much.  This was their only chance to get away. He took in the appearance of the male and female. Their ears were not pointed and their clothes were ridiculous. These were definitely humans. The mission had been successful against all odds. 

For it to continue to be successful, they'd have to continue running away. This meant Malachi had to let the dragon essentially sacrifice itself. Marion was a strong boy but he had grown up tame and under kind care, unlike the rough and violent upbringing of most dragons in the Daka region. Malachi felt his heart ache. It was too late. Marion had made his choice and they had no time to go back. [color=0072bc]"Humans! Elf girl! Keep running and we shall escape. I will introduce myself soon after."[/color] 

Memories filled his mind as he began to run with them. The sweet little silver face that had peaked out between the cracks of his egg. That image was forever edged in his mind even though it had been four years since then. It hurt to think he might perish so young. It had been so long since he had come to care for something since his family.

 [i]I'm sorry, my good friend. Your sacrifice will not be in vain.[/i]