Can we start now? Please? *puppy dog face and hugs MJ until she turns blue* I don't want this to die...I'm excited about it.
Hermione, shut your ungodly, lopsided mouth and quit interrupting! 20 points from Gryffindor. You know, for the brightest witch of your age you can sure be a dumba** sometimes. *smiles* 10 points to Dumbledore!
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Since there's not much that can be done with the Twi-Dawn deity, Eosa has these random powers. Though I might warn you now.
(Arrats' castle looks like Hogwarts, Roshan's like Cair Paraval.)
Eosa
No wonder no one went to go visit kings – it took too dang long.
We had been waiting to see King Paian and his court for over three hours. Berend looked like he was about to blow steam through his ears.
“How long could they make us wait?!” He spit at us, “It’s not worth helping them.” I turned quickly to him.
“Our home isn’t worth it? The forest, the only place we fit in and belong, isn’t worth waiting and fighting for? If Roshan defeats the Arrats our home will become their territory; they'll round us up and send us into slavery!”
Michiko knew when we were about to start fighting; now we were. “Calm down. They’re coming.” It was a good thing she had ears of a hawk, otherwise Berend might have blown that part of the tower apart. His anger could be ignited quite easily.
As she said, a servant beckoned us into the throne room a minute later.
Like I expected, there were a few almost inaudible gasps. You'd think they would have seen forest nomads before...What I didn't expect was a large dog lumbering up to us, barking for the dead to hear.
Michiko quickly charmed the dog though, she had a way with animals it was almost like she was only half human and part animal.
The man I assumed to be King Paian stood to his full height. He was easily more than a foot above me. His wife remained seated and his children stood on either side of the thrones, staring at us - mostly at my bare legs. I guess they've never seen calves before. Not with those gigantic dresses or pants on.
"Welcome. I hear you have a situation you wish to speak with us." The king's violet eyes startled me for a moment before I began:
"You need help with your army."
"Alot of help - they're pathetic." Berend could never keep his mouth shut.
The queen stood up. "Out with these rif-raf! How dare you speak to him that way you filth!" Berend quietly walked up to her.
With a loud whisper he replied, "I would not speak to us that way. We are more powerful that your elementals and your army combined. My temper is not to be reckoned with - I could blow up this castle and we could leave unharmed. If you do not wish to be defeated to Roshan I suggest you sit down."
I pushed him back behind me, Michiko pulled him out into the hall. "Our forest is in danger if you are defeated in war. Let us help you, we are skilled elementals. There are a few hundred of us in the forest. We can refine your soldiers tactics and improve your elementals' skills."
He raised his eyebrows, "All in order to save your home? Nothing else."
"Nothing."
"I will decide momentarily, and call you back in when we are ready."
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"I will decide momentarily, and call you back in when we are ready." He spoke the words carefully, resting his chin in his hand. There seemed to be something behind their words certainly, but they would not tell that fortold secret. Something was too their advantage in this other then their homes and he was confused by their actions.
He watched as they left through the doors, the large osk doors sliding back shut with a loud slam. Paian looked over carefully at his wife who was still sitting on the throne, their kids watching them with mock interest.
"Your mother and I need to speak alone of these matters. Begone." And sure enough they left to their feet, obviously happy that they were dismissed from this boring task. They did not realize the heaviness of the situation they were in. It was true their army was weak. Paian had seen no point in an army, but the problem did arise and their army was at a bare minimum. They did not stand a chance.
He gazed lightly at his wife, whose het black hair fell over her slender shoulders, wings sprouting from her back. He had rests her head on her hand which was perched up by her elbow on the armrest.
"I do believe we should send them away. What could only three people actually do for out army?" She spoke eloquently, watching him through her eyelashes.
"But you heard what they had to offer. They have magical ability beyond our comprhension. We need as much help in this fight as we can get." Paian said quietly. He did not wish to temper his wife.
"Ah, but how trustworthy do you really think they are? How do we know they will keep to their word? How exactly do we know that they aren't god-forsaken spies?" She seemed to hiss the last words.
"I do not know."
"Oh valiant and proud King, make your decision. Our estate seems to be doomed anyways." A leer fell across her face. She was the most beauftiful woman he had ever seen, that was the reason why he was brought to her. But her personality was unimaginable. It was true the saying, beauty was only skin deep.
"I believe we should accept there offer. Truly their hearts will lie with the people who are right."
"But are we the right ones? Are we the side that everyone calls 'good'? Or are we just mistaken and are actually on the side of evil? That is a question that we will never know the answer too, and either shall they." She spoke the words casually, turning her attention from him to somewhere else in the room.
"If you believe that, my Queen, make the decision yourself. I do not know what to do in this situation." King Paian said, feeling tempered. His muscles tensed and he strode briskly to the throne beside her. "I await your desicion my liege."
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Warning. I am going away for the weekend. Make sure you keep posting for King Paian. And Forever, did I get the Queen right? If not I will edit.
~Incognito
'Everyone is entitled to be stupid, some just abuse the priviledge.'
Jae was so glad when they were sent from the castle by her parents. She had been so entirely bored with the proceedings. The only interesting thing was the forest nomads. Jae loved the way they lived and dressed, so much like she wanted to.
She stood bored in the hallway. Her parents would be wanting them to return soon enough. Her two eldest brothers, Zarin and Shasti, talked strategy again while they waited. Her youngest brother, Raleigh, stood quietly and patiently.
I am so unlike them. She sulked and stared out a nearby window as she waited.
"Bored?" Raleigh asked her.
She looked at him. "What do you think?"
"It's understandable." he said. "But this is our duty as so-" he stopped himself from saying sons. "children of the King and Queen."
Jae rolled her eyes. She hated being the only daughter of the royal family. She crossed her arms and kept staring out the window. She overheard her older brothers talking.
"We must stop Roshan before they can do any damage to our army. Strategy and surprise must be on our side as we lack any strength whatsoever." Shasti insisted. He was getting worked up over the matter, as was his usual way of things. He overthinks everything.
"Calm down brother." Zarin told him. "If we decide to let these strangers join us then we may have a chance."
"We need to think about this more before we let them join." he said.
Jae turned away from their conversation. It wasn't interesting to her.
"I'm done with this." she said to no one in particular. She pulled her long dress' skirt off to reveal pants tied just below her knees. "Much better." she said as she removed the bodice of her dress to show her preffered top that showed her stomach.
"Jae, that is no way for a princess to dress!" Shasti exclaimed as he noticed my change.
"Then I am not a princess." she said as she pulled herself onto the windowsill. "Tell father I'll be back later." She jumped from the window and landed on the hard earth below. Jae looked back to the window to see Raleigh looking at her blankly. She waved slightly and ran off into the village.
Shasti scowled at Jae's retreating form. "She can be such a pain," he snapped irritably.
"Shasti!" said Raleigh chidingly. Shasti pursed his lips, then turned back to Zarin.
"Like I was saying," he said pointedly. "Someone needs to get a reliable insider's opinion of the strangers before we decide anything."
"Are you suggesting something?" asked Zarin.
Shasti raised an eyebrow. "Do you agree?"
Zarin smiled wryly. "I do."
Shasti straightened briskly. "Then we go."
Shasti began marching quickly down the hallway. He heard Zarin and Raleigh hurry to catch up with him. They walked in silence until rounding a corner. Shasti held out an arm, motioning for the others to stay put.
"They are talking about it right now. We just have to sit here and wait." It was a woman speaking. Shasti watched her carefully from around the corner.
"With our luck that queen of his will say no." A man spoke now.
"With our luck, they might accept." Another woman. She looked over the man's shoulder and caught a glimpse of Shasti.
"Eosa," she said quickly. The other woman looked at them. Shasti smiled courteously and gave a small bow.
"Allow me to introduce myself," said Shasti politely. "I am Prince Shasti, and these are my brothers, Raleigh and Zarin."
I turned to Michiko and whispered, "How long have they been here?"
"I heard them walking down the hall no longer than a minute ago." I nodded. Both parties eyed each other until I broke the silence.
"Is there something wrong? Have they decided yet?"
The youngest boy answered me, "No, and I do not know when they will."
Berend sighed beside me. I walked over to the window and stared out towards the forest. They stood at the ridge of the horizon, orange from the setting sun. This drafty castle was getting to me, and the fancy dress and talk of the royalty.
"It is a wonderful view, do you not agree?"
I jumped. Shasti was beside me, the other two making conversation with Michiko while Berend passed the floor. "Yes. It's warmer over here."
He tilted his head, I guessed he was confused.
"The forest is much warmer than this draft castle, especially when the sun is a part of my deity. Yours is of the Spirit right?"
"How did you know?"
I waited a moment, and then told him of the unparalleled senses that our "family" has. "That's why we stick together. We three are the strongest of the dwellers, and of course, your family."
The oak doors opened then, and a servant beckoned us in.
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