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Shattering The Crystal Silence - Closed

The Tower

Ailen sighed as Gwen asked him a very important question as he did what she asked first. Once that was over with he stood up and walked over to a window and scratched the back of his head. Then he turned around. After he thought of a quick way to explain it. "Well the Twins did their T&C thing to get me and Craig stressed out trying to find them while a complete black out happened with the cameras." He said taking his data pad and moving to her to show her.... The cameras in the mor showing that the twins were in there seat one minute then gone the next. "I think they are up to something,... thought they were up to something" He corrected. "Until we found them sitting in the commissary eating soup."

"That was the story in the Mor,... now with some digging while the twins were preoccupied by myself here, and their crystal deactivated so they didn't do anymore mind fuckery.... pardon my phrasing." He said pausing to take a breath. "Craig found some disturbing discrepancies with security in the lower levels. There were two people who where supposed to be off planet for a vacation but never left the planet by our records. They were stationed in docking bay 12 and the cameras being out they must have left somewhere." He then looked over to the mountain. "My suspicions say they might have had something to do with the mishap in the mine. Because they are no where and no matter how much Craig and myself have looked we did not find anything what so ever."

"Other then that stuff nothing. Tristan is still in his floor and everything is going fine." He said not mentioning any of the shit he did or said in the Mor,... all they had to do though was pull up video files and see it but that was not important. He then held the blue crystal drive in his hand. Well we got the crystal drive back... Keep me in touch with anything you have planned Craig. He said. They had all the pieces put together now they just needed to get Tristan off planet. He then remembered the bounty Srath brought in and then looked about the room. He trusted some of them but not many of the basics right now. He leaned in giving Gwen some of his trust. "I almost forgot,... A man named Srath, has brought in a bounty that looks almost strikingly like Tristan. "

The Safe Room

While she looked at the maps he began looking around for some supplies and even found some bottles of water placing them on the table as well as food. He then went to the table and looked at those maps as well. He didn't know what to make of it cause he never went in the mines. He figured she did anyways. He then gestured over to the clothes.... "If you want there is stuff over there you can change into or to use as make shift rags for the blood." He then moved to grab a med kit mainly for basics and talents and flopped it on the table. He shoved a water bottle towards her as well. "Should get yourself fixed up before we go anywhere.... " He then went to look at the weapons only seeing some technology stuff and sighed. He didn't need any of these right?... He was weaponless with his sword being on the otherside of that door.

He decided to pick up one and look at it. "Don't tell anyone I am going to use one of these until we get out. Their scanners may have said we are the only ones down here but I would rather have it to make sure,... you know what I mean?" He said. He did not really know how to use it either. He saw the trigger and figured you just pull that.

The Forests of Death (Dead)

The Road

It got later and later as the moved on the hours coming and going fast. Over time Ishmael began to hear yawns coming Daniel and possibly a few others. He called out to the orc leading them. "Hold,... we are going to make camp off to the side. Some of us are getting tired and could use a rest." He said and began to lead Daniel off the path and into the forest and once he felt they were in far enough stopped and got of his horse helping Ceceria down as he did. He walked to the wagon that Daniel had been driving and began to remove supplies from it putting up small tents , one by one for each member of the group. He then placed the bedrolls down after that underneath the tents and even prepared a fire for warm as the night got colder. He made sure he built it bigger then normal and then sat down using a rock as a seat. He began taking his armor off one by one as he did until he was in his tunic underneath.

The boy Daniel moved to sit next to him and watched the fire and began to put together a nice tiny rack over the fire and hung pots to it. From there he began to cook the meal that they would be having. Daniel looked around as he saw Ceceria join him by the fire. Sitting next to him and she smiled as she looked at the fire and the food about to be cooked.

The orc Gorgamesh moved to sit in place and didn't set up a tent or bed roll at all. He removed his werewolf helmet revealing his scarred up head. He was bold and had a torn right ear and a scar across his face as well as several about the back and top of his head. He then pulled from his side his own sack and began to remove a item from it. A long and good sized piece of were wolf jerky. He chomped down on it as Daniel looked at him. He glanced over at him and pulled another from the sack. "Want some,... jerky made from a were wolf... very good, very tasty. Tastes almost as good as the rabbits I ate a while back" He offered and the boy just shook his head and the orc shrugged.

"What is your name orc?" Ishmael asked him and Gorgamesh looked to him. "Name is Gorgamesh of the tribe of the white skulls." He answered.
Ishmael nodded, ... "My name is Ishmael,... wasnt the White Skulls wiped out a while back?" He asked causing a toothy grin from the orc.
The orc looked to him and smiled. "Yes, they were,... all but gone no tribe left except me." He said.

"Sorry for your losses..." He said and the orc laughed. "Sorry?... don't be sorry,... I was the one who killed them all. Serves them right for kicking out Gorgamesh. Gorgamesh showed them, now there leaders skulls decorate my belt." He said and Ishmael rose a brow.

"They kicked you out?" He asked clarifying what he just heard.

"Yup,... they were afraid I would challenge chief and beat him, so kicked me out they did. Now I am here with no god and no tribe." He said. Ishmael nodded and just went with it. Whatever.

Ceceria looked at the orc and scooted closer to him and smiled. "Is it alright if I feel them. "She said twiddling her fingers towards the scars. He nodded as she began to touch his face. Starting with the scars around his head and the top. Tell finally she began to trace the one across his face. He then out of no where snapped his jaws at her and she jumped back and he laughed at her pointing his fingers at her frightened face. She smirked brushing a hair from her face and slapped his shoulder.

"That wasn't very nice..." She said. The orc stopped and offered her a taste of the jerky and she pulled his hand close and bit the piece. She then pulled back and began to chew. The taste was intense and then something came over her mouth. It began to burn as she chewed and began to fan her face while blowing in and out. "What did you spice if with?"

He shrugged and pushed his sack towards her and she saw that he had a few long dark colored peppers. She began to feel her nose run and eyes water. He then removed a gord from his belt and bit down and pulled the cork off and handed it to her. She then took a drink to wash it down and found out it was full of a azure liquid that tasted rather good. It was no grug or ale or anything. It even had a little bit of a fiz. She looked to him with a odd look. "Made from a root I found out here... didn't know what it was until I boiled it and stuff. Now I can't stop drinking it." He said and then she nodded. She took the jerky he offered her and began to eat it.. more slowly of course and in between drinks. "How did you make it so sweet?"

"Bandit had the sugar... me took sugar." He explained and she nodded to his answer.

The Sands of Blood (Dead)

The Elven Encampment

Vivian rose up and nodded to Das. "We know Das,... once the elves are done preparing our new wagon with more horses and supplies we will leave. We have not forgotten about Zaphere don't worry" She said. Sure enough as she said that a elf approached them and bowed. "Your wagon is ready..." The elf said and she nodded."Alright everyone lets get moving before we are too comfortable." She then looked back to Das and nodded and then followed the elf to the wagon. She inspected it herself seeing what had been put into it. She saw in the back that there was only two things inside two barrels. The one on the right was full of cold water. The other had food within it. On the sides of the wagon were bed rolls and several equipment for survival. She nodded and moved to the captain's seat and climbed up to it. She saw Rodger had been joined by three other horses and she smiled. Now the stress would be lessened on him from here on out. She then looked towards the burning city waiting for those to enter the wagon before flicking her wrists to get the wagon going. Hang in there Ellis we will be there to help you soon.

Garrek heard Vivian speak out and head to the wagon. He lowered his sword and put it away bowing in thanks to the elf who was showing him how to properly and more effectively wield a sword. He jogged up and climbed up on the seat next to Vivian and smiled. He then looked in behind waiting for the others to get in. Once they were all there he tapped on her shoulder. "We all ready to go." He said. The wagon began to move and the pace was much more faster then there last wagon. Garrek just looked towards the burning city of Zaphere and hoped they would get there before it was too late.

The Plague (Dead)

The Path
Zomura turned around and shook his head. "You can all stand there and have a nice chat and all, but we aint got the time for it right now. Seeing as Sean just gave away our position to any zombies close by." He then turned back around and began walking again. He rolled his eyes at the whole situation. If it isn't one distraction it's another. "I swear the next time that man screams I am putting a bullet in his head." He added. He then sighed, just a little bit longer and we will be safe. He tilted his head over to Yumiko. " You alright back there?"

Yumiko nodded in his question. "Yes I am actually, I got medicine in the bag that can take care of my ankle when we get there. How much supplies do you think the compound will have?" She asked and he shrugged. "Hopefully enough,... we might have to use vehicles to get into town to get more." He answered. She nodded resting her chin on his shoulder. She had to sigh and look about as they began to make a turn around the path and right in front of the were a big large gate attached to a Japanese styled wall. There were two men in white suits standing at the entrance and in their hands were Ak-47s. The saw Zomura and lowered their guns and started to speak Japanese.

"What is going on Zomura? We could here the gun shots of the city from here?" They asked and Zomura shrugged and answered with. "The Walking Dead happened,... thats what" He answered and they looked to each other and then back to him. "Your kidding right?" The answered in return and he shook his head.

"Uncle Tzu should be arriving here soon, so let us in. He will explain everything. " The two looked behind him towards the people who where with him and then back to him nodding. Once turned around and pressed down on a button. The gate on the right opened inwards and Zomura walked in. The path took them over a marble bridge that had a pond underneath it with lily pads and flowers. The compound on the inside were litterd with cherry blossom trees and resembled a estate much similer to those in the japanese films. Multiple buildings were erected. One where quarters for the other Yakuza members you saw moving around and patroling with a few servants walking around as well. One other building housed the location where everyone would eat as well as the large building in the center which held a dojo and the last three buildings. The building behind the dojo and to the left was the armory where all the guns and weapons the Yakuza had at their disposal, from Ak's to Submachine guns and shotguns. They even had a few swords in there, much like the one Michonne used in the Walking Dead. The other building was where Tzu's quarters where. The third was more of a refirmery where their wounded would go rather then a hospital. It had a on sight doctor and nurse living there. Zomura headed for it fight before leaving his friends with a... "Make yourselves at home,... when Tzu returns we will start finding long term plans. Hopefully some eyepatched asshole with a tank doesn't come around and blow shit up." He said.

Afterwards he turned back around and headed for the refirmery. Once he got there he opened the sliding door and stepped in and placed her down. He then turned around and began to remover her boot while she took out the medicine. He held out his hand for her to give it to him and she did so. He then began to apply that medicine to it and already her ankle began to sooth from its cold touch. Of course it helped that he sort of massaged the ankle to causing her to get a little red and she had to hold back the pleasure she felt from it. However, like most good things it came to a end as he wrapped some bandages around. She saw Toji was standing there a bit jealous and she just snorted at him. She did not know why she even liked him from the start. Toji always seemed like a bad ass around her but it was all a act apparently from when he just freaked out. She then looked to Zomura and smiled. Now as for Z, he doesn't just act tough he is tough.

The Limo

Tzu watched as the manager had a tantrum and frowned. "Listen pal,... you don't have to except the fact that I don't like you, you get on my nerves like you are now and I will throw you to the wolves..." He said and then he looked to Kazumi and patted her on the knee. "Don't worry, I will take good care of you, much better then this asshole. You don't have to listen to him ever again...." He then smirked and sat back. "Perhaps maybe when this zombie thing dies out I can be your new manager, backing from my contacts would give you everything you wanted. Such as the clothes YOU want to perform in or do a photoshoot. You got to remember your fans like you for you not for the damn clothes this asshole makes you wear." He then knocked on the glass of the window seperating them from the driver and the limo stopped.

He then unlocked the door that the manager sat at. "In fact, miss Kazumi, I will let you decide your managers fate right here, don't worry the zombies wont get in even if we sit here for awhile, the glass is bullet proof." He said.

He looked at the manager to see the look on the mans face as he said that. He wanted to see just what kind of gal Kazumi was. He even aimed his 9mm at the manager.

Shattering The Crystal Silence - Closed

The Mor

Ailen still loved Silvia,... it was hard for him to come with these terms and as he looked at the mountain from the view range. What if she doesn't make it Craig?... you can't wait for her say to allow my transfer for too long. That storm is coming in and watching the mines cave in from here, not saying she is dead, but we must prepare for if that mine becomes her grave He said looking to the com that just rang out the status of the mines. Seeing as we just lost the mine, the only use this planet has now is it's military position. If we get her out or not. We have to come to the terms that she might not. If something bad happens to her and decisions are made,... aren't you in charge if such a thing happens in her place? If not sure thing I will wait lets not wait too long though. We got a very short window here He wasn't even talking about the windows at all of course. They had a very perfect moment right now with Srath's bounty looking a lot like Tristan except for the scar. They could switch them. No one would find out until he was already half way to earth. He needed this more then anything. He was sorry for everything,... he was being stupid for these past few days and that stupidity broke the trust of the only two people that cared about him on this shit rock. He moved to his desk and sat down, he cupped his face into his hands. "Sorry Twins,... from the looks of the storm you will be on shift for quite awhile." He glanced over to them. "With your crystals shut down there is nothing for you to do. If you get hungry again or need some rest there is a few beds up here just for the occasion.... of course if you prefer your own, let me know and I will escort you down. You two might as well be tower leads right now. We got one under house arrest and another in the mines.... might as well get comfortable that you two ain't back ups anymore for the time being."

He did not like them but right now his thoughts were conflicted. He figured his distrust for them might just be another bad part of him. Forgive me Craig for my wrong doings... I have failed this tower on so many occasions. Even if I could run a tower on my own without the dangers,... I am not fit to run one. I think the first thing I am doing on earth is hiring a shrink. I have to let my feelings out to someone. Been keeping them within for far too long. I still love her,... I just don't want to see her die or be the cause of it. It should have been me in that damn mine. At least if I died in there we could still get Tristan off and Silvia would be sitting in that chair not the twins. People die all the time I know,... it's only the special ones that effect me so much. Ailen decided to give his mind a rest after that. He might as well seeing as the storm was going to mess with things. Sonic storms,.... storms that effected talents specifically. Sometimes the Brax'Na had for once had something good about them compared to them. With them being absent of hearing the voices of the crystal they did not have certain weakness like they did.

He began to rub his arm and think of the black crystal shard within. It had come from Silvia's crystal, if anything happened to her. At least he would have something to remember her by. People die all the time,... doesn't change the fact that it effects everyone differently. Every time I close my eyes all I see are the dead faces of my men and the civilians of that dreadful day. Each time I close my eyes I hear her final last words to me. She apologized for not listening to him. The foolish woman,... she had nothing to be sorry about. He failed her, he failed Craig, and he failed Silvia. Here I am second in command of security and I am more damaged in the head then most of the people here. I am pathetic,... and people say I could run a tower. What are they thinking,... maybe five years ago I could, but the Ailen that they knew and loved had changed that day. Even now Ailen changed some. If I had to be a emotionless black hole just to control myself. Then fine,... maybe this shard will help me do it. I wish it could erase everything, this pain, this sorrow, this madness.

Silvia was right.. he did not know what love was. May not have been her exact words but they shared the same meaning. He feared he would never know but then again welcomed it. Perhaps it was best he didn't know. Perhaps it was best he never experienced such things. It always tore him up inside some maybe it was best he avoided it all together. For five years he chased it and never found it. Then when he did he destroyed everything he cared about. It's like the universe told him he was destined to be alone forever. Earth huh,... I suppose it's better then here. The farther I am from here the better. At least I wont ruin anything more for Craig and Silvia.

The Mines

Karras looked up at the ceiling and sighed. I just traded one death for another yet to come. "Your friends better be quick or they will be digging up four bodies rather then two." He said referring to the corpses she had found earlier. He looked over to her and saw how weak she looked. Still a woman,... a weak weak woman. Strong spirit though. He wish he could do something for her right now but he was not one of their empaths. I suppose the only logical thing to do right now was to comfort her until her energy returned. He rose back up and walked over and sat himself down next to her. He then pulled her into him. Her head positioned on his chest as he held her. "We will get through this,... I know it."

There was not much he could do but this right now. "Just don't try and kiss me right now okay,... not until your clean off your face anyways." He said jokingly He then looked around the room to try and see if there was anything they could use,... like bottles of water or anything.

The Plague (Dead)

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Shattering The Crystal Silence - Closed

The Mor

Craigs words hit him like a bag of bricks. No matter what he would lose her. Watching her die of old age would be revisiting his sisters death all over. The Craigs next words got him to look out at one of the Mors windows. He rose up and moved to it. He watched the bolts that struck the top of it. He fought all the urge to punch the wall. Then he pushed it back looking back up. Your right,... Thinking of love at a time like this is foolish. Especially with her. I placed the blue crystal drive on the table in her room. She might still have it in there. I will watch the Twins, your head of security of the tower. Override that door grab the drive. Lets revisit my transfer and go with it. Lets go there,.. Have Srath be my taxi to earth and take Tristan to his ship. Stick his ass in a box if you have to. Dont worry I wont do anything stupid this time.

Your right,... I should abandon any feelings of being with her. If it neans helping the cause I will do it. Put in for my transfer to earth once you have Srath and crystal drive. Then have Srath commisioned to take me to earth. Have it happen in docking bay 12 where the cameras are turned off and have him put in the cell or .... Or better idea. Srath just brought in a bounty that looks just like Tristan right?... Lets switch them. That way everyone will think Tristan is still here. Let me do this Craig... As an apology to you and this tower. This will be my redemption he paused and whiped a tear away as he moved back to his desk. He wrote on the note adding the words 'sorry for everything' and put it back under a pendant.

Also,... Can you do me a favor,... One last favor as friends. My old crystal is sitting on my desk in the form of a pendant. Make sure she gets it when she comes out. I wanted her to have it as a memory of me. He suddenly had to wipe off a drop of water that hit the note. I am sorry Silvia but we would never had worked out.

The Crystal Caves

There was no time to hesitate, no time for thinking. He rushed for the door pulling on the handle. It shook but not enough. He then pulled out his sword and shoved it into the frame of the door. Pushing it in until he felt it was far enough in. Using it like a crowbar he began pushed against its side. "Shit shit shit shit shit fuck shit fuck!" He yelled. Dont you fail me now god damn it! He then hopped back and started kicking it with all his strength until the lock broke and and gave way. The door knocking him back and on the floor. He got back up and saw the open door way. He grabbed Silvia and tossed her through it. "Sorry!..." He yelled and then rushed inside and grabbed the handle and pulled it closed before the ceiling caved in. Dust picking up all around him and the door as held it close.

He stood there his hands wrapped around the handle so tight his knuckles went white. Once he knew they where safe within the room he let go and released a big sigh of relief. He looked to her and began to laugh. Not at her but at the fact he almost died back there. For what some damned woman. He then stopped chuckling and looked at her.

No not just some damned woman. He did it for her. "Karras,...." He said suddenly. Pausing and smiling. "My name is Karras.... "

Shattering The Crystal Silence - Closed

The Tower

He did want to watch the recording,... But he couldnt while the twins where there. He decided to do the one thing he could. He pulled up a small datapad from his pocket and plugged in his headphones and found the recording. Ge then pressed play and turned to the side to watch them. As he listened to each bit he began to look at his arm. He would touch each piece that he could as they talked.
He then sighed,... Sorry Sil it looks like I will be getting transferred. Perhaps she would prevent Craig from doing so see as his arm was so unique that no one but her can work on it. Maybe if he studied the video he could do his own repairs.

Found a problem with you transferring me,... The arm is her own recipe. If i get transferred and it breaks or gets damaged Im fucked. You sure you watched it? Anyhow perhaps I can study the video and learn how to fix and repair it on my own when the time comes. Especially if Earth is where you plan on sending me. It will most likely get worn out there. he said as he listened. So,... With the crystal and that I wont need an aid of a crystal to jump. Interesting. Plus from what she says I might even be able to learn a few tricks. Now if only this shift would end he could practice on his floor. He then took a small peak at the black crystal as he opened the panel. He watched as the energy poured around it. It seemed to give a purple hue and he began to marvel at it's beauty. It was wonderful, and this shard was a piece off of Silvia's crystal. He smiled as he looked at the glow. He touched to fingers to his lip and then touched the crystal before closing the panel. He figured he would need to build a new arm to use. One he could use for physical work why this one he used to practice with until he mastered it.

I could jump without the aid of a crystal... I wonder if I could do a T&C like Sil and the Twins did... He was going to try it. Once he had time. He would do it right now, right here. But there were too many objects and people. Although there is a spot over there that is free.

The Mines

"You are the life line to my people. Yes anything is better then Tristan but can you name a single person in the GTC that is just as much of a risk taker as you?" He asked. Then it dawned on him what answer she was looking for and he had to smirk. "Oh.... But that aint the answer your looking for is it?...." He said. The L word was really important to some. For Ailen and for her. "Besides I am a little scared as to what Ailen would do to me if I had the chance to save you and didn't." He answered. He then sighed... "You know the times I saw Ailen he was always so sad. When I saw him after he meet you he had changed. Starting to think you have that effect on men. Maybe your effecting me the same way right now. Maybe I will end up stripping right here right now in the desire to have you to myself... I mean I could do that.... I mean with the crystals hindering you in a way I could take advantage of it." He said. He was even failing at holding the laugh.

"All joking aside,... I dont know why I volunteered myself. I just did. Funny thing is, I didn't even hesitate. Maybe I see myself a lot in you and it makes me like you. I dont know."

The Forests of Death (Dead)

The Forest (4 hours later)

Ishmael took the lead shoving the prisoner forward as he did so. He watched the man as they moved. He only prayed there would be no more distractions for awhile and for awhile there was just that,... peace. All that can be heard as the coming darkness of night came and the light of a cresent moon gave light to their path. Ishmael looked to the group to check on their status. If they were going to keep moving they might need to rest soon. His thoughts however where interrupted with a spear. The spear did not him or anyone in the group except one. The prisoner fell forward as the large spear had pierced through and out the other side hitting the dirt behind him. He prisoner hung in place and began to slide down the spear.

Ahead of the group was a form standing upon a rather large dog. To be exact it wasn't a dog. It was a warg, the orc on top of it was a orc scout. The orc was not heavily armored. He wore what could be seen as chain mail. The orc pulled out a long sword and was going to charge until something stopped him. He began to here a noise being shouted out in the distance. Ishmael had also began to look around with his sword drawn. He was not too happy with their prisoner gone. This scout must either be for the bandits or a tribe somewhere else. Ceceria drew her daggers and was preparing herself as well but even she titled her head at the sound.

"What the hell is that?" She said and Ishmael turned to face her shrugging. Soon the rustling of the forest could be heard as small sapplings and bushes were being pushed out of the way. A voice came out clearer and clearer each second. The voice calling out...

"mine mine mine mine mine mine mine mine mine mine!" Until finally it leaped from the darkness of the forest. It was just as large as the orc but seemed to have some sort of fur sowed to its armor. It's visage unable to be seen as it slammed into the orc on top tackling him. It then rose up quick lifting its large ax. The light of the moon catching the side of his face revealing a orc that had a large scar across his face and a chipped tooth. Some of the group would recognize something on the orc. The pelt he used to cover his armor resembled a creature that they had ran into four hours ago. As the ax rose up high the orc below him rose its arms up.

"Please no you would not kill your own kin now will you?!" He asked and the scarred orc just simply smirked.

"My kin never cared for me so why should I care for it...." He sad and the axe came down parting the other orcs skull. Gorgamesh then saw the warg was about to turn and claw at him. Its head close enough for what he would do next. He swung his helmeted head forward smashing it into its face causing it to reel back and hop away. One of its teeth hitting the dirt path. The orc stepped down on his first kill and yanked his axe out as the warg began to recover from the daze. It charged forward and the orc charged it and then slammed the steel shaft forward nailing the warg again in the face. When the warg looked back at him to retaliate it felt the axe hit the side of its head. The rest of its body went limp. The only thing keeping its head from hitting the floor was the orcs axe. Gorgamesh yanked the axe free blood splattering against his face and armor. He then stared down at the warg raising a hand up to his chin. He was trying to figure out how he would hall it off so he could cook it and eat it. Then again... he shrugged I got jerky off my last kill so I don't need to. He then looked to the other orc and began checking the orc's head and fitting his fingers through the hole he created with his axe. He sighed and rose up. "Hmm... no trophy out of that one."

Ishmael did not know how to react to the scene. Some unknown orc just came running out yelling out his ownership of his two latest kills and is now checking the bodies over. He then noticed the pelt and then looked over to Ceceria and then Daniel. That was one less were wolf the world would have to deal with. Ceceria just rose a brow smirking with a little... "Heh..." What a peculiar orc. Daniel was a bit scared of the whole situation and then looked to the dead prisoner and then to Ishmael.... "What now?... that man was our lead to the bandit's hideout...." He said and Ishmael simply sighed and shrugged. "Perhaps he might know where it is." He suggested and Ishmael sighed. Might as well ask. "You there,.... by chance do you know where the bandit hide out is located for the black moon clan?" He asked.

The orc looked over at them and took in their questions. "Know bandit camp?.... maybe" He said and looked to be in deep thought. He then nodded slamming his fist into his palm. "Alright yes I do,... me show you, come come me show you." He said and swung his axe so that the shaft rested on his shoulder and began to lead them. Ishmael sighed. His horse then began to move along.

The Mountain Fortress

Nova was fast asleep on the cold floor of the castle dungeon. She was having a sweet dream and the vampire walked in and crouched brushing her hair away from her face. Such a beautiful flower she was. So so so beautiful. You are mine now,... all mine. Forget the idea of going back to that horrid city. Stay with me as my possession.

The Sands of Blood (Dead)

The Elven Encampment

Vivian stood there watch and looking all around her as the elves moved about the encampment. Their steeds all looked like the one that talked to them except they lacked the horn. These were not just any elves, these where high elves. Only they where known for their pegasus mounts. Everything was so wonderful to behold in her eyes as she watched the prepare for a battle that will soon take place in the city. Some stood back with their bows firing arrows into the targets. Two elves in particular stood in a white circle and they spared with their large curved blades. She even looked to their new wagon. It was white and much larger. Big enough to fit the whole party in the back of it. Then there were the horses leading the wagon. They were the only ones who did not have wings, but they did have horns and they were stocky in muscle. She never had seen anything like this place and it made her smile a lot.

Suddenly she felt a hand touch her shoulder and it was that of Garrek. "It is odd to stare at so many elves without them wanting to kill me..." He said and she looked to him and sighed in agreement. "Both our races have always been enemies with them, it is almost too odd to stand on the same side as them. I suppose when there is a lot at stake they will push back their hatred for us to fight a common enemy." She replied receiving a nod from him. He looked to the elves sparing..... "I would like nothing more for them to teach me how to be so... expertly one with their blade. Almost as if the swords were extensions on their bodies." He said and then left her side walking over to them.
His sudden appearance caused them to stop and look at him.
"What do you want?... to join in or something?" They asked and he shook his head a little nervous.
"Um no, not quite.... I would like to learn how to master my sword even more like you two have mastered yours." He said and they looked to each other and then back to him. The one on the left raising a brow.
"A orc that want's to learn how to fight from a elf?. That's a first." The one responded and then gestured for the other to leave the circle. The elf then invited the orc in. "Draw your weapon orc,... lets see how much I have to teach you before we start" He said.

Garrek nodded drawing his great sword and holding it up as he stepped into the circle. Vivian moved a bit close so she could watch and she wasn't the only one. Other elves had decided to as well. The elf nodded and then swung and the orc instinctively moved his sword to block but the elf spun in a quick maneuver in the other direct and dropped his sword down to nail Garrek in the leg tripping him up. Garrek went up into the air then down on his ass. The elf lowered his sword and extended his hand to Garrek. Garrek looked up at him and then reached to accept it as he got helped up. "You were too fast for me..." He said and the elf shook his head.

"No, your speed was not a problem. You had your eyes on my blade not on me. If your eyes where directly on my face you would have been able to predict my movements. You would have known that I was not going to push with my first attack ,but then transform it into something different." The elf explained and then rose his sword up. Garrek did so as well. "Again,..." He said. This time he swung and he held his greatsword up moving it slightly to block it and then he was able to time it just right so he could spin his sword around to block the second attack. After awhile he was getting the hang of it as he began not to hesitate anymore.

Vivian watched as the sparing took place and sighed. She looked around to try and locate the others wondering how they were doing. She decided to go and find out. She then spotted Corellan and moved towards him. He saw her approach and nodded. She stopped and moved to a bench and sat down. "You were the one who took of with Ellis the other night weren't you?" She asked and he nodded. "How is he?... was he successful?" She asked and she could see him smile.

"He is alright do not ready, as for whether or not he was successful that is for you to find out. My only role here is to fight the armies of the abyss." He explained and she rolled her eyes at him.
"You god types are all the same, you can't just give us the answer you have to tell us that we have to go find it ourselves. It is a load of bull shit." She said and Corellan shook his head.

"Why is it our job to hold your hands?.... why must we tell you how to live. We gave you free will so you can decide on your own. You could never tell yourself you have lived if you had not lived for yourself and not for what we have told you. All the paths you took were that of your own. Nothing was predetermined and your choices led you to your spot. Would you have been happy if we told you everything that was going to happen and give you all the answers?... no you would be bored because the fun part of life is learning and experiencing it all with out it being spoiled." He said. Vivian sighed,....

"I would have liked to have know what would have happened to him though,... if I had known I could of saved him....." She said. He looked to her and sighed. "Do you believe you truly could? Do you honestly think you would have been successful at doing so? Besides he would not want to see you blaming yourself for something you had no control over." Once more he was right and she leaned over placing her face within her hands. "You need to forgive yourself,... no good will come to it."

The Oasis

Ellis sat at his table Ceris sitting right next to him. On the table was a good sized meal for the two of them. Ellis had in front of him a good sized steak with smashed potatoes and with a side of chopped carrots that were boiled to a soft texture. She had the same except instead of carrots she had some of the local fruit. The called it dragon fruit. It was called that because of the shape and texture of the outside liked like horns. It was said to be very good and she was looking forward to this meal. She had not eaten anything sense her rebirth and she was rather eager. She took her nife and two pronged fork and cut into the meat and then stuck the piece in her mouth and she smiled at how good it tasted.

"Oh I missed this,.... I miss having to rely on such things as this to sustain myself." She said and Ellis smiled at her taking his own time to eat. Seeing her smile and everything made all of his ordeals worth it. All of this,... it was not for the city, the world or some asshole on a expensive seat. All of this was for her. He did not have to save the world for everyone. He was saving it for her, for one person. That's all that mattered right now. He took a drink of the honey mead that was handed to him and he smiled. "I say, sir... I have had some very good mead in my time but that was pretty good." He said receiving a nod. Ceris looked to him and then to the mead and tried it herself. She didn't rather enjoy it. It tasted sweet. Too sweet for her takes and she looked to the owner... "You got any wines? Berry wines to be exact?" She asked. The owner nodded and went to get her some. She was glad she tasted some of Ellis's before she got one for her self.

She looked to Ellis and smiled and went back to eating. Once the meal was done they sat there and Ellis patted his stomach. "That was good,... three days of living off jerky and water makes a meal like that taste like something the gods themselves would make." He said. Ceris got up and tugged on him. She gestured back to their holdings in the basement and he rose a brow. He followed her and down into the basement. She lead him into a room and opened the door revealing a bed. Once he stepped in she closed it and locked it as he hopped on the bed and looked at her. His face went red as he saw what she was doing as she stepped closer to him....."Oh boy...."

Zaphere

As everyone enjoyed their moment of peace the city fought as much as they could. Many bodies laid in the street. Not just guards though, demons laid there too as the guards would manage to kill a few. The clerics and paladins fighting beside Sergei were battered and beaten but they continued to fight. Once such paladin activated a spell of magic circle against evil to give a boost to everyone and then cast a massive lay on hands spell. Those who had wounds or bruises would find them selves to be healed and rejuvenated. This gave them their third wind. Enough so that they pushed the enemy back. Until the enemy from the monastery began to reinforce the enemies push here. Eventually the fighting died down as Eliphas's forces decided to take a break for awhile. Retreating if you will. Several of the guards and paladins let their tired legs collapse from underneath them.

However some of the guards went about checking on everyone handing out water of food to them. Making sure that everyone was alright. Clerics did the same bandaging and healing anything that the paladin's spell did not touch. They had a moment of peace. A peace that would not last long at all......

The Catacombs

The energies of the holy inquisitor as he spent them against his enemies seemed to spread out and even fill the catacombs with a holy aura. It eventually flowed and hit a secret chamber going underneath the walls and circling around a certain casket. With in sat a short girl with short dark hair and white clothes. Suddenly her eyes began to crease and then suddenly open. She looked into the darkness of her sarcophagus and suddenly its lid rose up and moved to the side as she dropped it. It shattered as she moved into a sitting position. Her hand going to her forehead as she felt her sight returning and the headache vanish from the sudden rush of light hitting her face. It was only torch light but it was none the less bright. She then sighed as she felt the aura's above. One in particular did not please her. "I had failed it seemed the last time we meet." Was all she said. She looked around the chamber and then climbed over the side. She thrust a hand out and to the side and a glaive formed into her hands. She began to use it as a support and then moved to the chambers doors to open them but they would not budge. She found out it was only open-able from the other side. She then closed her eyes to try and teleport but something was blocking her power. She sighed and looked to a dark corner and moved to sit in it.