Darkmoon Angel

The Gray Garden: A Crow's Revenge

"Say, we haven't introduced ourselves to each other yet, have we?" Eddie began. "Here, let me start. I'm Patrick Edward Culiar. Famous actor. Oscar Award winner. Martial arts icon alongside the likes of Chakie Jan and Luce Bree." He told the cat demon some details about himself. "Also an accomplished mage. That part's a longer story. Gonna have to sit down for that one."

Eddie

"Uhhh..." Ater had a hard time time keeping up with the apparent mage's introduction but at least got a name from him.

"Okay, now it's your turn." Eddie passed the spotlight onto the Demon. "You also look like the other one back there. You two sisters or something?" He asked. "Also, I heard these kinds of worlds usually have a... a God and a Devil that governs the Angels and Demons respectively. You know 'em?"

Eddie

To these questions, Ater perked up a bit. "Oh, yes. I guess you could call us sisters. And you are correct, the Gray Garden is one of many worlds governed by a God and Devil. Me and Arbus serve under Lord Kcalb as his eyes and ears, also we just love to lay in his lap." Ater explained as she trailed off a bit.

"Oh yeah! There's that Witch from earlier too. She seems to know this world? Do you know her?"

Eddie

Ater tilted her head in thought. "Not... That I can think of... She must have just studied our world before coming here." she explained. They happened to walk by a few of the stands that were up. "The festival should be starting soon, if you want to check out some of the stands you can." she said.

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"Hey Macarona, I'm going to take a look at Dialo's pies. I'm sure you and Aurelia will be fine here. Bye!"

Dorma

"U-uh... Ok, me and Aurelia will just... Huh?" macarona looked behind her to see that Aurelia had walked off. "Hm... I guess she was just tired, must've went home..." she sighed and went to work decorating the stage.

A sweet, apple smell could be smelled coming from the pie stand. Dialo had already made a good bit of pies, but the scent had attracted unwanted attention. "Come ooooon... Can't I just have a free sample?" Rawberry asked while Dialo just held her off. "Rawberry... Nearly half of the pies I've already made is not a free sample..." Dialo retorted. Chelan and Yosafire were laughing at the current scene, Froze was nowhere to be seen, she must've left to her house after delivering the apples.

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@PaulHaynek I guess... At least we still have four characters

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@TaliPaendrag Oh... That's sad to hear

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@TaliPaendrag you busy?

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@TaliPaendrag@PaulHaynek
Happy 4th of July :)

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Sorry for the delay, been a bit ill lately. My focus is back though.

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"Gray World huh?" Eddie began. "I guess I can take a look around, if I'm allowed. Although... wandering around alone in a new place sure sounds... lonesome, don't you think?" Eddie sighed. "Are you two, by any chance, busy? I'd sure appreciate a guide. You know, show me what this world and festival has to offer."

Eddie

"Weeeell..." (Ater)

"We are busy looking after the portal, but if you really want a guide..." (Arbus)

"Oh, Arbus, let me! As important as the portal is... It's kinda boring..." (Ater)

"Very well, just come back after the tour." (Arbus)

The white haired demon gave a small smile before walking over to Eddie's side. "Anything you want to know about, or see, just ask." she stated.

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"Heeeey, Zeal... I was talking to them..." Vanilla said as the familiar sat her down on a bench, before sitting down himself. "Ooooh fine... I guess I was getting a bit talkative... Again... But what's wrong with explaining something to someone?" Zeal gave her a quick look for his answer. "You're right... I guess not everyone wants so much information dumped on them..." She sighed before resting her head on Zeal. "But I know for a fact that this is going to be great! I've been to other worlds before but this one just seems so special to me, I can feel it... And admit it... You want to have some fun too, right?" Zeal shrugged and shifted around in his seat a bit, he couldn't hide it from Vanilla, but he was curious about the festival.

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"Do you know who will be performing for the event?" Dorma then asked Macarona. "Are you one of the performers?" She also asked. That one was more of a tease since she thought Macarona was... well, Macarona.

Dorma

"M-me? O-of course not... You know I get stage fright..." she responded in a nervous fashion. "But... I do know that the performer will be coming from the Sea... Honestly though, that's all I know... I've just been busy fixing up the stage..."

”Now that I’ve rested a bit, is there anything you would like me to help you with?” she asked, still blushing lightly.

Aurelia

Speaking of which. "Oh, of course, Aurelia. Now that the stage is put up we just need to put the decorations up." Macarona said with a smile.

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@TaliPaendrag you good?

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"...And what's so special about these nightmares of yours?" Etihw asked Kcalb as they walked along the path. "It's... Strange... They only ever happen around this time... And I keep hearing a name... Something that makes me shiver..." He explained as a flock of butterflies flew over them. "So..." "So... What?" "So what's the name? It takes a lot to make you of all people shiver. What's this big and scary name?" Kcalb went quiet again, only the sound of their footsteps could be heard.

"The name... Was Crow..." Etihw seemed to tense up a bit at the sound of the name. "But... That... That's impossible..." Kcalb simply shook his head at her response. "Something's going to happen... And we need to be prepared for it..." He said as they just came over the hill that overlooked the village.

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"If you guys don't mind me asking, what's a 'Gray Festival'?"

Eddie

"Well, the Gray Festival is an annual celebration for the denizens of the Gray World. A special occasion to celebrate the ending of the long, bloody war between angels and demons, a war that lasted hundreds maybe thousands (exact time unknown) of years. The festival involves many different things, including stalls of trinkets, pastries, and other goodies for any at all visitors from other worlds like us to enjoy. There are also fun games, and events, like a talent show, a musical, ooooooo I am getting excited just thinking about it! I could go on on about-" And with that, Zeal picked Vanilla up and carried her to the village, all while she was still talking. Ater and Arbus's jaws were down as they were just about to explain the Gray Festival to Eddie.

"Uhhh..." (Ater)

"What she said..." (Arbus)

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"Oh, I'm not looking for her, Miss Macarona. I'm here to help you, remember?" Dorma made a crafted reply to mask her true feelings on the matter. "I was sent here by Miss Rawberry when I ran into her in the village. I thought she'd be with you." She added, derailing the topic.

Dorma

"Ah... Well... She's more than likely bothering Dialo at her apple pie stand... I'm sure she'll come when... If she remembers..." Macarona said looking back at the village.

"Well anyway, what's this stage going to be used for?"

Dorma

"Oh! It's actually for tonight's event... It's gonna be a bit of a musical, and then there will be big fireworks in the sky at the end." she explained.

”I’m supposed to head back to the Healing Academy’s tent now that I’ve dropped off the package,” Aurelia said once Dorma reminded Miss Macarona that she was there to help with the stage. ”But seeing as how no one else is here to help, I suppose I could stay and help for a little bit as well. Though I’m not sure how useful I’ll be.”

Aurelia

"Your help is appreciated, Aurelia... But you may want to rest a little after your delivery..." Macarona said with a warm smile.

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I'm sorry, I've been busy lately. I'll have something up by tonight. :)