[center][h3][color=lightseagreen]Artemis[/color][/h3][color=lightsteelblue]
[color=mediumturquoise][b]Time:[/b][/color] Afternoon 
[color=mediumturquoise][b]Location:[/b][/color] Forests near River Kingdom 
[color=mediumturquoise][b]Interaction:[/b][/color] n/a. Is alone and remains alone until further notice. [/color][/center]
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The noises of the forest were music to Artemis’ ears. The chirping of the birds and scurrying of the animals made her smile. The forest fauna was colorful as usual. It was a stark contrast to their hellish world. She sat on the edge of the river with fish in her hands and berries lying next to her. Artemis had found a stick and sharpened the tip to become a makeshift spear. As a result of the near decade of enslavement, her stamina was lower. She needed more breaks than Risa and was farther behind. She had her short indigo hair tied back into a seashell clip. Her tail was wagging back and forth idly in the stream. She hadn’t felt the need to keep her legs. God, she missed this; being able to hangout in the forest and be on her own. Her dress was beginning to soak up the sun too and dry. She hated swimming in wet clothing. 

[color=tan]”Well well well, boys. What do we have here?”[/color] A gruff voice caused Artemis to jump. She turned around to find four Dark Elves soldiers staring at her ten feet away, armed to the teeth. The one speaking had an array of knives and swords, and she could see blood dripping from one of them. Her stomach became queasy as worry filled her for Risa. She began recalling his name - it was Cadmus. He had been in the black markets, she recalled, torturing fairies. [color=tan]”A mermaid, so far south. So unusual and alone.”[/color] Artemis dropped the food and pushed herself into the stream. Once safely in the water, she whirled around to face them. Scowling, she bared her teeth and glowered vehemently. Her temper was high now. How dare they interrupt her? 

[color=orange]”Whoa, this one is feisty.”[/color] The balding one next to him said. He was armed with swords and a bow. If Artemis recalled correctly, his name was Cherish. What a particular name for a Dark Elf. Artemis scowled and eyed as the four of them began spreading out. Next to him were female Dark Elf twins, Jetta, and Harmony. These two were particularly brutal and treated other species horribly. 

[color=mediumturquoise]”Well well well,”[/color] Artemis finally spoke, mocking them as she watched them. Four against one; she liked those odds. Still, she was weakened. No matter, it would be considered training for her. Why were there so many soldiers and who had sent them? Was it River and Shade? What the hell would Shade care? That left River being the culprit or even Aklenroth. Was he on her trail? Would he really send them after her? Maybe... [color=mediumturquoise]”All of this for me? I am flattered."[/color] Her stomach churned. Was Risa safe? Had she made it to the fairy kingdom? She had to stall and fight them off to figure it out. She gritted her teeth. True fear was beginning to rise. What would happen if she lost? Her mind was racing as she assessed the situation. She'd have to be precise, quick and unpredictable. [color=mediumturquoise]”Can’t let a girl eat, huh? Shame for you. I’m rather vicious when I’m hungry.”[/color] 

[color=tan]”I think we have enough for you, Artemis.”[/color] Cadmus spoke with a grin as he twirled his sword. Artemis knew she could win in the water as well, but they would be smart enough to stay away. This meant it would have to be on land until she could. There were too many for her to compel, too. She’d need to pick them off one by one. Artemis flashed a malevolent grin and pushed herself up onto the land. The cracking of her bones was audible as she adjusted her bra. She smoothed her dress down and watched them take a step back, stunned. She had to capitalize on this. 

[color=mediumturquoise]”You should have sent more.”[/color] Without wasting a beat, she let out a powerful sonic scream. The four Elves jumped in surprise and covered their ears. Hastily, Artemis grabbed a fallen branch and hurtled it at the nearest Elves, Jetta, and Harmony. Jetta made it out of the way in time however, her sister had not. The force of the branch knocked her backwards. The clumsy ox fell into a bush and became entangled, judging by her muffled grunts. Jetta glared and ran at her. Artemis picked up her spear and blocked her oncoming attack with it. She glowered and knew she couldn't fight too much on land, or else she’d become too fatigued. It seemed the Dark Elves were allowing one on one, thinking she was easy prey. Little did they know that wasn’t the truth.

Jetta grinned, thinking she had the upper hand. Artemis wasn’t completely defenseless on land. She pulled the stick away and caused Jetta to lean forward from the momentum. She moved out of the swords’ way and maintained her safety. Using this to her advantage, Artemis twirled the stick and stabbed her in the stomach. Jetta's’ screams echoed, although she managed to punch Artemis in the face. Tears blinded her but she didn’t allow it to slow herself down. She stumbled, but quickly regained her balance. Her face began aching tremendously. It would definitely bruise over. She felt as if her nose had been broken from the pain. Artemis yanked the sword from her grip and smacked her in the head with it, causing the woman to topple over. Artemis jumped on her and pinned her down easily. She focused and stared her down. The stick was next to her and she viciously pulled it out. The woman's screams were palpable. To the siren, it was music to her ears. [color=mediumturquoise]”You will quit fighting.”[/color] Artemis compelled while Jetta tried to kick her off but Artemis wouldn’t budge. Jetta stared at her and finally stopped fighting. With a grin, Artemis leaned forward and ripped her throat out. Jetta’s guttural scream rang throughout the forest. 

At the same time, Harmony had entangled herself from the bushes. She watched as her sister’s throat was ripped out and the mermaid stood up. There wasn’t a sound to describe her grief and fury. The noise she created was music to Artemis’ ears. Blood dripped from her face as she kicked Jetta aside roughly after taking her weapons. She grinned, twirling the sword in her hand. [color=mediumturquoise]”I just love the way Dark Elves blood tastes.”[/color] Artemis taunted Harmony and glanced at the weapons floating down stream. She would collect them later. Her gaze snapped back to the trio. The Elves were staring with horror and shock. Their reactions only fueled her fire. She was enraged she was being attacked. This slowed her travel to the kingdom. Risa needed her.[color=mediumturquoise]”It’s not as good as the prey I’ve had in the past, but it will do.”[/color] The blood from her mouth was running down her body and dress, staining her. Good - it was a warning to others if more came. More likely would, as this was a squad of Dark Elves. She had to prepare for that. 

The three Elves rallied and now began to circle her. Not wasting anymore time, she let out another sonic scream. [color=orange]”You stupid bitch!”[/color] Cherish roared out as blood began trickling from his ears. His comrades were in an equal state but not giving up. She saw dark energy beginning to foam and knew it was time to jump in the river. She took several steps back and was unexpectedly blasted into the stream. She cried out and lost control of the sword as it clattered into the river. She landed in the river as her legs didn't have time to transform. She fell to the bottom of the river, winded. She heard their muffled speeches and watched them stare at her. She grinned at them, despite her situation, and focused on her tail transforming. 

As it did, she took several deep breaths and clutched the sword. She swam quickly out of the spot and to the right, further into the forest. She stayed right under the surface and watched as the trio tried to find her. Drunken almost from the sonic screams she’d produced, they were stumbling. She watched as Cadmus fell into the stream by mistake and capitalized on it. His friends tried to grab at him, but they were stunned from the screams. Artemis swam towards him. Once in reach, she smacked him with her tail repeatedly. The Dark Elf cried out in fear and pain, trying to reach the surface. Her tail bashing caused him to hit the river’s edge, repeatedly banging his head. Blood pooled as she smiled maliciously. Cadmus’s eyes were wide with terror as he tried conjuring magic. It didn’t work though, as his brain was too stunned. Artemis grinned as she grabbed him by the scruff and began shaking him. He was terrified now and unable to react well. On top of that, he was drowning. It didn’t take long for the scurrying of the man to suddenly loosen. She watched the light leave his filthy, dark eyes and grinned with amusement. 

Artemis released his body to float up to the surface. His comrades screams of fury and anguish only made her grin widely. The river was now filled with blood. She stayed under the water and watched as her opponents' fury only increased. Their expressions only caused her glee. They hadn't expected this fight out of her. Artemis broke the surface and smiled broadly. [color=mediumturquoise]”Like I said,”[/color] Artemis wiped the blood from her face and twirled her hand in the bloodied water. Her other hand held the sword, despite not truly being a swordsman. She’d have to figure it out. [color=mediumturquoise]”You should have brought more.”[/color]

The Dark Elves stared with fury, hatred, and fear. They glanced at one another and then took an offensive stance. Dizzy herself and filled with adrenaline, Artemis let out a third, powerful sonic scream and caused the two Dark Elves to collapse. She stuck the sword in the ground and pushed herself out of the water. With pure hatred, Artemis stepped towards them and halted a safe distance away. She studied their expressions and began concentrating, allowing a near decades worth of anger and devastation to rejuvenate her. Harmony was livid but didn’t move to attack her. She glanced at Cherish and maintained eye contact with them both. Her head began aching from the adrenaline, fight and concentration. She was able to compel them both to feel grief. This would aid her in her next move. Their expressions began to fill with grief and sadness, mixed with confusion. They hadn’t known she could compel them to feel certain emotions. 

[color=mediumturquoise]”You will both climb into the water and stay there until you can't breathe. You will not fight. You will not hesitate. You will hand over your weapons.”[/color] The duo tried to fight it, unsuccessfully, and began walking towards the water. They dropped their weapons in the grass, looking horrified that they had done so. She watched them enter the water and angrily watched their slow movements. It was too slow for her and her patience wore thin. [color=mediumturquoise]”Oh hurry UP!”[/color] She yelled and pushed them both into the stream. Harmony lost her footing and smacked her head on the ground and face. She yelped as she landed in the water. Cherish on the other hand, managed to take a brief escape and stab her in the side. Artemis yelled out in pain. She savagely picked the sword up and stabbed him in the back. She allowed the pain to settle and then ripped it out of him. She kicked him into the water and began watching the blood pool from both corpses. He had been too shocked to scream. 

Panting, she sank to the ground and gripped the grass. She sank onto it and rested her head on the ground. Shaking with fury and adrenaline, the fatigue began settling in as she watched the two drown helplessly. Artemis glared at them both and wiped the blood from her face and chest. Once the two had stopped struggling, Artemis pushed herself up onto all fours. She collected their weapons, including the ones in the stream, and glanced around for her food. Sadly, it had not survived the fight too well. Scowling, she turned and glanced at the stream. Fish were attempting to flee, but the blood-stained river made it difficult to navigate. Smiling, she snatched a fish from the river and set it on the grass. It flopped helplessly, though she ignored it. Artemis crawled over to a bush containing berries and began picking them. Once the fish stopped flopping, she began to eat it. 

Artemis started to sing quietly as she continued to eat, unfazed by the scenery around her. There was a nasty grin plastered all over her face. [color=mediumturquoise]"As I said," [/color] Artemis glanced at the Dark Elves corpses with a smirk. [color=mediumturquoise]"You should have sent more." [/color] Then, her gaze fixated on the direction of the River Kingdom. This had wasted precious time she needed. She gritted her teeth and bit into the fish with a vengeance. [/color]