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Star Wars: Forged By Fire (KOTOR)

@Dark Wind Yeah, I've been doing that with Two Steps From Hell and it's working so far, hopefully I'll have something to post soon.

Star Wars: Forged By Fire (KOTOR)

@Dark Wind Yeah, it's a pain in the butt too cause I have wanted to post, but everything I've been coming up with has mostly been crap or just completely blank.

Star Wars: Forged By Fire (KOTOR)

@Dark Wind Hey, I'm still in this, sorry I've been quite, I've been having a bit of writer's block on it for the past few weeks, I think I might be able to post soon, just hope it isn't as terrible as my recent attempts were.

Soturi: Death of a King

Ava Chaelamin

Ava’s head perked up slightly when he prevented her from taking off his cloak, a slight shade of pink going across her face when he spoke after pulling the cloak’s hood over her head, appreciative of his kindness, although she was still feeling guilty for putting them in that situation moments earlier. She simply gave a nod and then began heading towards the southern exit when he told her he would meet her there, glancing at the festival decorations as she passed by, she wished that they could stay in the town and enjoy the festival, but knew it wouldn’t be a good idea, at least not whilst there was a potential threat for them there.

When she arrived at the exit’s gate, she couldn’t help but admire the sunset that was coming over the land, the yellow orb in the sky that was the sun made the rest of the space around it various hues of red, blue and orange, even making it seem a bit pink, she was amazed that nature could create such beautiful things. A small bird that was nearby flew to her, landing on her shoulder as it chirped in her ear, “Well hello there little friend, have you come to enjoy the sunset with me?” She asked the small avian creature to which it responded with a few more chirps, tilting it’s head back and forth at her as though it was trying to understand her before it flew away, a slight smile coming across her face as she watched it become smaller in the distance.

As quickly as her thoughts went away from admiring the sunset, they came back just as fast, how she had practically been helpless when it came to the men who attacked her and how even now, if she had a do over, she knew she wouldn’t be able to harm them. It frustrated her because she had a feeling this journey would be long and she would eventually need to fight, but she didn’t like to fight or to hurt others, at the same time however, if she didn’t, what would happen to her new companion if he was in a bind like she had been?

Her thoughts felt like they were racing a million miles a minute, I don’t know what to do, I want to be useful, but- her thoughts were interrupted when Terrin spoke to her, Ava shaking her head slightly as she came back to reality, “Oh, that’s alright, I had just been enjoying the sunset, it’s really quite beautiful.” She spoke with a smile coming across her face once more. When he spoke to her again and then pulled out the necklace, her eyes were widened in surprise, How did he know I wanted that necklace? Ava asked herself in her thoughts.

“Oh, well that’s very kind of you, but you didn’t hav-” She spoke up before being interrupted as Terrin approached her, a touch of crimson appearing on her cheeks when he removed the hood and then placed the necklace on her, once more unable to stop herself from smiling as she gently touched the pendant. “It’s what I had wanted at that shop, thank you.” She merely responded as she kept her gaze fixated on the small piece of metal.

Her gaze on the necklace was torn when he mentioned a storm coming followed by the sound of thunder. She glanced back to the north and saw a storm beginning to approach from them and hastily made off with Terrin away from the town, she knew how fast a storm could catch up to the two of them and she doubted with her still being injured that they’d get very far before they would have to stop on her account.

Ava toughed it out best she could for an hour or two, but eventually her sore stomach got the better of her and she had to stop; she felt the strong winds of the storm hit her as it got closer to them. “I’m sorry, I don’t mean to hold us up, I just need a few seconds.” Ava said as she rested against a tree, her hand resting atop her stomach. Based on how sore her stomach was, she was guessing that it was already bruising, she started to lower the top of her dress to check her stomach but quickly halted herself before it made it past her chest when she remembered that Terrin was there with her.

Another shade of crimson hit her cheeks as she got up and then turned away from him, “Um...please don’t look at me for a few seconds, I just need to check my injury.” She said to him as she relied on the cloak on her back to conceal what she was about to do. She felt her cheeks burn and her heart race as she began pulling the top of the dress down until it rested on her waist and she could see her stomach; shades of blue and purple already forming on the skin, Just great...well I figured that was going to be the case based on this pain, her inner voice said to her.

A sharp gust of wind brushed past them, beginning to lift the cloak up but was promptly grabbed by Ava when she felt it starting to rise, once more her cheeks turned a crimson color. Thankfully the only thing that had been revealed was her bare back and she speedily put the top of her dress back on herself once the wind died down. She then faced Terrin once more, her cheeks still flushed and then sat down against the tree again, hovering her hand over her stomach as the mark on her arm lit up through the small piece of fabric tied to her arm and a small amount of light appeared in her hand, beginning to heal her bruised stomach.

The light she produced didn’t last long however, she was still exhausted from the day’s earlier events and didn’t have the energy to fully heal herself. Most of the bruising on her stomach had gone away, but if looked at under the fabric of her dress, there was still a shade of yellow on the skin and was still a tad sore, but she could manage with that at least. Ava’s fatigue was finally catching up with her, she was ready to fall asleep right there when she felt a cold drop of water hit her nose, she glanced up and saw the deep gray clouds in the darkening sky. First it was light rain that came down and then it became heavy and although the trees provided decent cover from the downpour, some of the rain still made it through and they’d be drenched if they didn’t find some shelter soon.

POKEMON: Trainer Diaries

seems like it could be fun, consider me interested.

Star Wars: Forged By Fire (KOTOR)

@vancexentan I am, I'm working on my response, just some things came up so I haven't had time to get it out yet.

Soturi: Death of a King

Ava Chaelamin

Ava coughed some more as her stomach was hit again, she didn’t understand why this was happening to her, she always tried to be nice to everyone and whilst she knew that not everyone was kind nor was she entitled to receive the same treatment in return just because she was kind to everyone else, she couldn’t see how this was fair to her. Her thoughts were broken as another hit went to her stomach, this one making her vision go out of focus, she was sure that a few more of those and she’d be unconscious soon.

She was already struggling to stay conscious and saw the leader ready to punch her again, Well...I guess no one’s coming, She thought to herself as her head drooped down, ready to accept the final punch that would no doubt knock her unconscious until she heard someone call out to the three men that had her. She looked up to see an elf woman approach them, Ava wanted to tell her to run, but she was too weak from the relentless assault to say anything other than a barely audible groan.

Ava fell to the ground when the man holding her was hit with water magic, feeling incredibly weak from what had happened moments earlier. She looked up when she heard a voice, seeing Terrin she tried to get up and run but was still feeling weak and collapsed again when she tried getting up. Ava was grateful when Terrin helped her up, she still was a little dazed as to what was entirely happening, but she knew she was at least being helped and that she was happy about.

She was surprised to see another person helping her against the men that just tried capturing her, but it was clear that she was trying to help, especially when the elf gave her some money for the inn. ”Thank you.” Was all she said in a slightly hoarse voice, holding her stomach as she edged toward the inn.

Ava stopped as she felt pain in her stomach, she decided to take a short break, to at least allow herself to catch her breath. As she did so, she watched both Terrin and the new elf engage the three men in combat, she was actually impressed with how easy it was for them to fight, she couldn’t do that, even when she had ‘attacked’ them, it wasn’t anything direct. She didn’t wish to be useless like she had just been, but at the same time, even now, she couldn’t bring herself to harm another being, perhaps she was being the bigger person, or foolishly naive, either way, she knew she needed to find a way to make a compromise for both, otherwise, what if the roles became switched and she had to save Terrin? What would she do then?

Her thoughts were broken when the sound of the fighting got her attention again, it looked like it was wrapping up, two of the men that had her were down and the leader was running away, she felt like she could finally relax, well that was until the man had been thrown around and then Terrin began killing him. Please...don’t, She thought to herself, ready to run up and say something but then the woman who helped her spoke up, saying what Ava had been thinking; she decided to finally head to the inn, a bit of rest would do her some good, then she’d be able to take care of her injury afterward.

Once Ava made it to the inn, she sat down on a nearby couch, placing her hand on her sore stomach; it felt nice to just relax for a few seconds, after all that had happened, it was a welcome reprieve. She soon got up, remembering she had to get a room and then went over to the inn keeper, paying for a room and was ready to receive her key when she heard Terrin whisper in her ear. She glanced back at him and nodded, she did want to stay in the room she just paid for, but knew that Terrin was right, it was too dangerous for them to stay in the same town as the men who attacked her.

She quickly moved with him when he grabbed her hand, taking notice of the woman who had helped her when Terrin paid her back the money that she gave Ava. ”Yeah, I’m okay, thank you for your help," She said and then looked to Terrin, ”Thank you as well, I’m sorry that I caused you trouble, just...that man said he could help me find my parents, but I guess that wasn't the case, huh?” She lowered her head slightly, soon taking notice that his cloak was still tied to her, she began to untie it, ready to hand it back to him, ”Guess I should give this back to you,” said Ava as she gave a feign smile to him, beginning to debate in her head if she should stay with him or not, she didn’t want to be a problem for him or anyone else they may encounter along the way.

Soturi: Death of a King

Ava Chaelamin

Ava was thankful to Terrin for trying to make her a little more comfortable, she couldn’t remember the last time she was around so many people, it was both exciting and terrifying for her; she did feel a tad silly partially hiding behind him like a scared child, she hoped that she would grow out of her shyness soon, she certainly didn’t want to be a burden, especially if she was going to offer any help in return. She went over to the cafe when Terrin pointed it out, taking a seat next to him as she continued to admire the town being decorated for the festivities, various colors of orange and red were spread through the town, matching some of the trees whose leaves were beginning to change.

When their tea arrived, Ava was quick to grasp it, her hands were feeling slightly cold and the warmth coming from the cup was a welcome feeling, though when a strong breeze blew through, even the tea she was sipping couldn’t provide enough warmth to prevent her from shivering a bit. She was surprised when a cloak wrapped around her shoulders, looking at Terrin when he spoke to her, a slight shade of pink going across her face, ”Oh, thank you very much, it’s very kind of you.” Ava responded, quick to bring the cloak closer to herself, feeling far more relaxed now that she could keep her arm hidden without needing to worry about her mark being seen as well as keeping her warm.

”I’m doing okay I guess, being around so many people after so long feels strange, but I’m sure I’ll get used to it.” She gave a thin smile, appreciative of his concern. Ava didn’t respond to his next question right away, mostly due to the fact she hadn’t planned on today being the day she search for her parents, ”I’m...not entirely sure, I hadn’t really looked into where they were taken or who might know where they are, I’ve just tried to survive after they were gone,”

Ava soon finished her tea, taking notice of a shop nearby that had an assortment of items she found to be intriguing, she decided to go over to it to get a closer look the items that were on display whilst Terrin wasn’t much focused on her at the moment. As she made her way over, she held the right side of the cloak that was wrapped around her tightly, she was still nervous that someone would see her mark and didn’t wish to cause any trouble for her new companion.

Ava noticed a man appear behind her in the reflection of the glass, “Well hello there.” The man said, gently flicking the tip of one of her pointed ears, causing her to jump.

“Oh...forgive me, I didn’t mean to be in your way.” Ava responded in her usual shy manner, trying to move out of his way and back to Terrin.

“Now now, you’re not in the way in the slightest, I merely wished to speak with you,” he answered back, preventing Ava from leaving her spot.

She lowered her head, bringing Terrin’s cloak closer to herself once more, it making her feel safe and calm, ”Speak with me? About what?”

“Well me and my friends couldn’t help but overhear you and your companion’s problem, we have a way of tracking people down, seems like you need it.”

Ava lifted her head slightly, hopeful optimism filling her, ”Really? You could help me find someone?”

“Suuuure, we’re very good at tracking people down, just follow me and we can discuss this further.”

”Let me just tell my friend first and then I’d be happy to go with you,” Ava gave a smile, beginning to walk back over to Terrin but was stopped by the man, “There’s no need to bother him with this, we’re just two people discussing some business, it won’t take very long, come on.”

”Well, I guess it’ll be alright if it doesn’t take very long,” she responded, beginning to follow the man, ”You mentioned you had friends that heard us as well, where are they?” Ava added as she was lead down an alleyway.

They rounded a corner and the man abruptly stopped, forcing Ava to stop as well, ”Um...why did we stop? Are we meeting your friends here?”

The man let out a chuckle, something that was making Ava nervous as she began to slowly back up, a slight look of surprise on her face when she bumped into something and then saw two men behind her when she looked. The two men grabbed both of her arms, making it impossible for her to move any further and get away from them, “Sorry about this, but I’m not a tracker, just needed an excuse to get you over here.”

”W-What for?” She asked, her heart rate increasing as well as her breathing.

He approached her, a smirk on his face, “Why to sell you of course, you see, your kind tends to think yourself better than most of us, especially humans, always looking down on others and flaunting your beauty, well you see, that can also be a curse, especially since Elves are highly sought after and I’m sure we could get a lot for you.” He responded as he grasped her chin, tilting her head side to side to inspect her face.

”I’m not like that, I swear, I try to get along with everyone, I don’t think humans or anyone else is beneath me, so please let me go, Ava pleaded as she struggled to get free.

“Heh, well I can’t say I’ve met a timid Elf before, usually one of your kind would be threatening to kill me, blah blah blah, but to hear one beg, this is too much,” He let out a chuckle, “sorry, but I don’t believe you, even if I did, you’re too valuable to let go,” He then looked to the two men holding her, “tie her up and let’s get going.”

They nodded, pulling out some rope and then began tying her wrists together; Ava closed her eyes, thinking of her mother and father, If I’m sold, I won’t be able to find my parents, I can’t let that happen, I won’t! She thought to herself, tears beginning to run down her cheeks, anger soon appearing on her face; her eyes shot open as the mark on her arm began to glow white, through the cloth tied around it.

“What the hell?” One of the men said when he noticed the glow and then Ava produced a ball of light in her hands, it growing larger in her hands until it exploded, causing a large flash that not only blinded her captors but would be able to be seen from the cafe.

With her captors blinded, Ava hastily bolted down the alleyway, hoping to escape her pursuers and find Terrin, he’d be able to help her, she was sure of it.

“Agh, what are you idiots waiting for? Go after her!” Their leader shouted as he struggled to open his eyes, the two men with him were having an equally hard time keeping their eyes open thanks to Ava’s blinding attack. Their eyes eventually stopped hurting and they began their chase after her.

Ava saw the alleyway she had turned down, all she had to do was round the corner and then she’d be out in the open and perhaps then she’d be safe. However for her, her pursuers were much larger and faster and quickly caught up to her, grabbing the cloak that was tied around her as she tried rounding the corner, forcing her to a sudden stop and then was thrown by it into a wooden fence behind her.

She winced as her back hit the hard wood, looking up at the men who now surrounded her, “So you’re a Soturi huh? Well now I can see why your parents were taken, but that also means you’ll fetch an even higher price, though we can’t have you doing that again and potentially escaping, I’m sure anyone we find won’t mind you a bit bruised.” The leader of the trio spoke before lifting Ava up by her cloak and then slammed his fist into her stomach, forcing her to violently cough.

She tried to use her powers again but they were quick to act this time and forced her arm behind her back, she had no idea how to get out of this now, she wasn’t a fighter and even her initial attack against them was pretty passive, she just hoped someone had noticed and would come by and help her.

Soturi: Death of a King

Get used to being around people again? Ava pondered to herself in her head, the idea of being around people again made her nervous, she figured at some point in her life, she would need to get readjusted to people, but she spent so much of her time alone and only interacting with those she already knew, she wasn’t sure if she’d be able to handle something like that.

“Right, well I’ll certainly try, but I can’t really promise anything.” Ava responded with a nervous chuckle, it had been a few decades since she had really been around people and the idea of interacting with them worried her some, mostly due to the fact that she felt she would be an awkward mess, which only stressed her out further.

When they arrived at the next town, Ava could already feel her heart race a little, both from the people and the mark on her forearm which caused her to bring her arm to her stomach and pressed against it, she didn’t know how people would react to her mark if they saw it and didn’t want their first trip there to be one where they were already in trouble. She moved a little closer to Terrin, her shyness getting the better of her at the moment because of all the people in town, “I forgot there were so many people in towns like these.” She said to her new travel companion, taking in the sights of the town.

Some of the towns folk were hanging paper lanterns which made her think there might be some kind of festival that would be happening soon, various shop keeps were promoting their products and services, no doubt trying to make a few extra sales before whatever event was happening took place. Ava gazed at the decorations, admiring how nice they looked on the town, not to mention the people seemed to be fairly friendly, perhaps her venturing out of her comfort zone wouldn’t be so bad, at the very least, this journey might help get rid of her shyness and she didn’t mind that.

Soturi: Death of a King

@zackattack279 I wouldn't mind doing a collab. :)