The Myth

ALIRICIA

I groaned and rolled over. The rain had stopped, but I was drenched. There was something in the trees. I shot up, grabbing my sword. Mist was already growling at my side. It's probably just a deer Ali, calm down. I told myself.

No, it wasn't a deer. Go figure, it was yet another person. Another person being from the other tribe. I rolled my eyes; they seemed to like running into me. I followed him quietly, making sure not to be too loud. Stop! Was my silent demand.

He did, leaning against a tree, panting. "Wh-who's there?" he demanded between breaths.

I stepped into view, Mist still growling at my side. "Considering your on our land, I'll be giving the orders." I was grinning, I just couldn't help it. I was still in much too good a mood from the earlier storm and my dreaming.

"Fine by me. Dimitri." He straightened out and I shifted uneasily on my feet.

"Do you know Charlie and Taylor?" I asked absently, motioning for him to follow.

"Well, I suppose so. Why?"

I chuckled. "They're also with us. You men seem to have a knack for running into me." I cleared my throat. "Aliricia, the despicable," I muttered, stroking Gash's head. For once he was on my shoulder rather than intertwined annoyingly around my knee.

I jumped up and walked in the forest. I saw Ali facing a man I recognized from the other tribe. "Hey Ali." I called coolly walking to stand beside her. She looked at me but said nothing.

ALIRICIA

I stared at Selene for a moment, expressionlessly. Finally, I spoke. "Hi. Guess who I found lurking around?" I let a smirk spread across my face.

"Who is he?" She was inspecting him, which bothered me for some odd reason.

"Dimitri," I grumbled. "Now, if you would both be the wonderful people I know you are and come along with me, I'd be more than thrilled." I stroked Mist's head, I had been neglecting her lately. I grabbed Dimitri's arm and pulled him forwards and a shiver ran up my spine.



(((((sorry it's so short))))))

Selene
I grinned at Dimitri and whistled to Tam who bared his teeth and growled viciously at Dimitri. I smiled sweetly. He looked at me with mild surprise but kept walking once Ali tugged him forward.

DIMITRI

"Aliricia, the despicable." she muttered to the ground. What was so despicable about her? She was actually kind of hot, despite the whole other tribe scenario.

Suddenly there was another girl with us, this one had long black hair and a wolf. "Hey Ali." she nodded toward me, "Who's he?"

Aliricia grumbled, "Dimitri," I grumbled. "Now, if you would both be the wonderful people I know you are and come along with me, I'd be more than thrilled." She grabbed my arm and I felt an electric thrill, did I imagine that? The wolf stared menacingly at me and growled, I took aback in surprise. The other girl gave me a small smile, was that a hint of sympathy? Was she sorry for her wolf or was Aliricia really going to be that despicable?

ALIRICIA

"Hush Mist," I scolded. She stopped her infurnle growling and whimpered. It would probably be a good idea to let go of Dimitri's arm... then again, what harm could not letting go of his arm do? I smiled to myself. "Selene, could you go ahead back to the tent and tell the others we've got another..." I was going to say prisoner, but that hardly seemed right anymore. I sighed. "Just go tell them."

She did as she was told. There. Now everybody was gone except for Dimitri and I was horrified at my relief. I wanted to say something, but nothing really came to mind. "Sorry about Mist. She's protective," I murmered, unsure of what else I could say.

"I can see that." I shivered when he spoke. Of course it was in my nature to pin it on the fact that I had slept outside in the rain. Just a chill...

He winced and I realized I had been digging my nails into his flesh. I released his arm quickly. "Sorry, I'm unnerved. It's been quite the day," I murmered my apology quickly and reached a hand up to be sure my hood was still where it sould be. I panicked to find it wasn't and grabbed at it, pulling it up quickly. Cloak failure number two.

I tapped into his thoughts. These tribe members really didn't guard themselves well. I chuckled, earning a confused glance from Dimitri. I cleared my throat. "I'm despicable because I am. I'm sure you'll find that out soon enough." I smirked. "Just ask Charlie." Come to think of it, Selene didn't seem to be particularly fond of me either.

DIMITRI

I felt an odd presence over me and then Ali said "I'm despicable because I am. I'm sure you'll find that out soon enough. Just ask Charlie."

What just happened? Did it out loud? No, I swear it was in my head. How did she answer then?

Aliricia smiled coyly, but didn't speak. It's just a little talent I have darling. No big deal I heard. Was that in my head? It was Ali's voice but I swear he lips never moved. What was happening to me?

ALIRICIA

I grinned and shook my head. "I can transfer thoughts to you, you can transfer thoughts to me and I can read them if they are unguarded," I explained quickly-using words, just for his benefit.

"Oh, well I suppose that explains thing then," he murmered. Was he embaressed? I couldn't tell.

We walked on in silence. Neither of us really had much to say to the other. In all truth, I didn't want to say anything. There was something hanging in the air and I was afraid of breaking it. Finally, we reached the tent. I lifted the flap for him and he walked inside, me at his heels. Selene was there talking in hushed tones to Ghera. Koda and Charlie were nowhere to be found.

"May I ask where the heck Charli and Koda are?" I crossed my arms.

Taylor glanced up at me. "They went for food," he mumbled.

Ah, of course they did. I had a bad feeling about this, but I shoved it aside. "I assume Selene told you about our new guest?" I grinned and stole a glance at Dimitri.

DIMITRI

When we got to the tent there was the girl with black hair and two others, a girl and a boy. The two girls were talking in hushed tones and the boy was sitting near the corner, looking rather sad. Now wasn't this a party.

"You," Aliricia said, pointing at me, "are going to come with me."

"But I thought I was to be your captive." I said grinning.

Aliricia looked annoyed, she leaned over and whispered in my ear, "Look, you are, but those two still need some time alone, things look....unresolved. Besides, we need to go find to certain knuckle heads." There was something electric going through my body at the feel of Aliricia so close to me. Was that something to do with her mind reading?

"Fine," I sighed, "Where be we going now master?"

ALIRICIA

I grinned. "Master, I like the sound of that. You've learned well." I pulled at his arm and he followed me out of the tent and towards the stream. The ground was damp and the air was misty. The most magical thing about rain was the fog it created afterwards. I took a deep breath, enjoying the light scent.

"You like rain huh?"

I smiled. "Love it. It's got this spell on me. Changes my mood instantly." I took another deep breath, enjoying every second of it. The fact that Dimitri didn't dispise me added to my mood, though I couldn't say why.

"I like the rain, too."

Perfect. My life couldn't be any better than it was in that moment. Not even the village in shambles and Charlie and Koda messing around could get me down. I frowned. Charlie and Koda... I shook my head. It didn't matter, they could take care of themselves. They got into trouble it was their fault. My smile returned almost immediately. "So, you don't find me absolutely appauling then?" I asked with a light giggle.

DIMITRI

"So, you don't find me absolutely appauling then?" said Aliricia giggling.

"Meh," I shrugged, "Your tolerable." Aliricia's face fell. "Joking!" I grinned.

"Hmmm, you like the rain and your funny, at least you seem to think so. What did I do to deserve meeting you?" said Aliricia.

"I don't know," I laughed, "Maybe you don't even deserve my greatness yet. But, I will grace you with it anyways."

ALIRICIA

I laughed. "Oi, wot a gen'tman yew are, gracin' da likes o' me wit your presenz!" First time testing out that accent and I do have to say that I like it.

"A gentleman I be." He bowed and offered me his hand. I was sure that if he had a hat he would have tipped it to me.

I grinned and took his hand. This guy was insane, was he not? "You are unbelievable," I muttered teasingly.

He raised an eyebrow. "Is that a good thing or a bad thing?"

"Very good thing indeed." I patted the top of his head with my free hand.

DIMITRI

"Very good thing indeed." she said, patting the top of my head. Gosh, there was that electric thrill again.

"So this is super off topic but did I mention my village has been captured." I said, pretty calmly actually.

"Huh!?" said Aliricia, "You failed to mention that earlier!"

"I mentioned it now didn't I?" I muttered.

ALIRICIA

I frowned. "Yeah, but it would have been so much more useful had you mentioned it earlier. You're a smart little cookie aren't you?"

"Sorry...I just-"

I cut him off. "Whatever. We've gotta get back and tell Charlie and Taylor." I hated to cut my walk short, I was really rather enjoying myself, but what choice did I have? Charlie and Taylor needed to know that their family and friends were being whisked away to some place...

"Let's go then," Dimitri muttered.

It was then and there that I felt compelled. Compelled to do what I wasn't sure. There was something strange about being around Dimitri, and I just couldn't place it. "Yes, let's." I grabbed his arm, trying to be as close to him as possible.

DIMITRI

Aliricia cut me off, "Whatever. We've gotta get back and tell Charlie and Taylor." Ahh, Charlie and Taylor, the other "captives". Charlie's father was fairly high in ranks in our tribe, he was either evacuated with the cheif or is being held up somewhere by scientists as a precious treasure. Either way, I don't think Chahta will be happy. As for Taylor, I really had no idea. The guy mostly kept to himself. Did he even have any family to worry about? I know I didn't.

"Let's go then." I muttered.

Ali smiled and grabbed my arm, "Yes, let's." There was that damn electric thrill again. What was it with her? It was something so dark yet so intruiging. I didn't pull away, feeling close to her was...nice.

Ali looked solemn. "What are you thinking?" I asked her.

She sighed, "Lots."

"Like what? Dare I ask." I said.

"Things I don't think you would understand." she replied, staring at the ground.

"Really?" I chuckled, "Try me."