The next morning Rilrae woke up by the sound of laughter. She then
realized how close Amero was to her. He was now nearly on top of her. She
quickly sat up in shock. Amero woke up and realized how close he was to her
and started to blush while apologizing a thousand times. He then got off
the bed and started to get dressed. Goliath and Fnep were already dressed;
they were both on the floor laughing at Rilrae. "Oh my God! You should have
seen your face. It was priceless." She glared at Goliath then glared at
Fnep. She gathered the remains of her pride and hit them both hard. She
changed into part of her armor for breakfast. All 4 of them went
downstairs. Goliath and Fnep were still laughing quietly to themselves.
"What's so funny you two?" Laucian asked casually. Goliath and Fnep went into another roar of laughter, so Rilrae answered. "They woke up to find Amero sleeping on top of me. I mean literary on top of me. I doubt he realized what he was doing." Nairob and Kerwin laughed a little while Laucian knew she was in one of her moods today and it was best not to laugh at her. Amero ate his food without talking much he was pretty embarrassed over what happened. After hearing her 2 friends laugh for a little longer she finally got annoyed. "I'm going to ready the horses. I'm sick of hearing those 2 laugh like idiots. If anybody would like to join me, be my guest." She stood up and walked out of the room. She came back downstairs a few minutes later with all of her stuff and walked out of the Inn. Amero stood up excused himself, gathered his stuff then ran outside to catch up with Rilrae.
The group of friends was silent for a moment. "I think somebody has a crush on her." Nairob said out loud without realizing it. Laucian decided to look at it logically. "Hmm, isn't he like 13, and isn't she like 344? That wouldn't work. He is a child to her." Everybody looked at Laucian then shook their heads. Goliath paid for the meal then told everyone to gather their things they would head out in 5 minutes.
As the Valiant Crusaders were riding out a small band of rogues were watching. They sent a man to follow them secretly, while some of the others went back to report to Krishna.
"What? They're leaving so soon? Find out where they are off to and follow them. I will be there in my own way. I will transform myself into something they will find them bring with them. One night when nobody is looking is when you guys will attack. Mashar!" "Yes?" the dark cleric asked. "You will be in charge while I am gone." The drow elf looked at Krishna deep in the eyes and nodded. Mashar went away yelling orders to the army.
It was almost nightfall. Most of the trip was in silence with the exceptions of Fneps' constant complaining and Kerwins' feeling that somebody was following them. Laucian went out hunting while Rilrae started a fire to cook the rabbits. "Goliath! Guess what we got you?" Kerwin suddenly spat out. Everyone stared at the halfling with wonder. Nairob pulled out a pair of oven mitts. They had pretty little pink and purple flowers on them. Goliath started at them for a moment then put them on. "Rilrae, I'm cooking tonight." Rilrae shook her head while laughing at the sight of a dwarf wearing pink and purple flowered oven mitts. She muttered 'don't burn them.' only Laucian who was sitting beside her heard her comment, he didn't bother saying anything. Once the food was ready everyone ate a meal. They laughed at jokes by the fire until they got tired. Eventually everyone went to bed with the exception of Kerwin he was on lookout first; when he started to get sleepy he would wake Laucian and so on until early morning.
Kerwin sat staring at the emptiness wondering if there really was somebody following them. He could see a fire further in the distance, but he shrugged it off, it was most likely another traveler like himself. The idea of somebody wanting him and his friends dead got on his nerves. What if that fire belonged to the people who wanted them dead? He had so many questions. He eventually woke Laucian up to change shifts.
The next few days went as usual, they walked ate, walked some more and went to bed for the night. They were finally approaching the giant bridge that was marked on the map. It was suppose to take nearly a week to cross. A few hours later they arrived at the crossing and like the map said a bridge laid waiting over water into the horizon of the great sea. The bridge had no support; it looked as if it hovered over the calm surface of the water. The group of seven stared gaping each saying a comment. "It pretty." Nairob stated. "Pretty? You blubbering idiot, this is an architectural marvel and all you can say is." "You must admit Fnep, it is pretty." Intervened Rilrae clearly showing discomfort at the girlish word, Fnep crossed his arms and started making his way to the bridge. The rest followed a long starting the journey across it. Hours passed before they stopped the beach left behind had been lost from view a long time ago. All they could see was the ocean around them. "Reorx's beard! How long is this bloody bridge? Not that I'm afraid of water, it's just this is not dwarven made so who knows when it will break." The gruff voiced dwarf said suddenly breaking the silence. "Don't worry your beard so much Goliath. This is safer than stone, magic was the source of this bridge. Besides, it almost takes a week to cross, so you better get used to the water." Laucian replied. After that bit of information was said, the crusaders remained silent for another few hours.
Nightfall came too rapidly for the groups liking. They didn't like this bridge very much; it had an eerie air to it during the night. They decided to do the watch by 2 this night for none of them were brave enough to stay awake alone. After a long and dreadful night morning finally came. The next 4 days passed in the same manner nobody really talked to each other. Goliath got into small arguments with Fnep; they were settled by Laucian, Kerwin or Rilrae.
After 6 long days they were finally nearing the end of the bridge. They could see the shore on the other side; it was beautiful to see the beach on the other end. "Guys, is it just me, or is there something on the ground up ahead?" Kerwin suddenly asked. Kerwin and Laucian ran up ahead to see who or what was there. They found an unconscious human. He had a few bruises and cuts. Other than that, he was in good condition. He stirred as the rest of the group arrived. The stranger lifted his head and saw the group at first he showed some signs of fear, and then quickly faded when he suddenly asked if he was in heaven because he's looking at an angel, while saying that, he was staring strait at Rilrae. She blushed faintly and helped him up. "Are you okay? What happened to you?" Laucian questioned not quite trusting this man. There was something about him that got under his skin. It was the same feeling from when he and Rilrae were attacked in town.
"My name is Krishna. I was crossing the bridge, when I was attacked by a band of rogues. I imagine they left me here to die. I don't know how long I was out for, but they've gotten away. I'm pretty sure it's been over a day, perhaps almost 2 days now." After introducing themselves to Krishna and deciding that he wasn't dangerous they decided to allow him go with them until they reach their destination. They were all on their way to Cornelia and it wouldn't hurt to have another traveler with them.
"Mashar! Krishna is with the Valiant Crusaders. He is slowly reeling them in, I'm glad he flew us across that bridge. Our spies tell us they should be heading towards this "mini-town" within the next 2 days. We have to get the men ready to attack when they feel at ease here. We'll have to have plenty of illusions as well. Our master will be pleased." A scout spoke nervously to Mashar the dark cleric who was now in charge of the army. The cleric was about to reply when he heard a female voice yell at some of his men.
"Tampa! Tanya awra! Let me go! I swear the moment I'm free I'll kill you all!" She screamed in pain when one of the men kicked her hard in the chest while another slashed at her arm and managed to draw blood. "Enough!" The girl looked up in surprise to the man that demanded they all stopped. He was a drow, her being a sea elf was a little curious. She had never met a drow before, why would he demand that they stopped? Weren't they supposed to be evil? "So, I've noticed you're an elf. Sea, I suppose? Don't look at me like I'm some sort of monster. I demand to know what your name is." She looked at him strait in the eyes, and then stood up strait. She was shorter than him and he intimidated her. "My name is Vixa Ambrodel. I am the former Queen of the Dargonesti elves. I was banished from my homeland by my husband. I am now a mercenary traveling the lands. These humans thought it would be amusing to ambush me, steal my weapon, pack and armor! I demand it all back this instant." She pushed the humans away and glared at the drow. He started to laugh. "A mercenary, huh? Let her go men. I don't think she'll run away; I can see fire in her eyes. She has bravery and courage." He took a step closer to her. "Lle naa vanima. How old are you?" "I'm 140 years, with 2 children back at home. You still haven't told me your name." Vixa puts her hands on her hips and stared at him coldly. "Ah, still young, not that I'm old or anything. My name is Mashar. Right now I am the first in command; we are waiting for our master to return with his. prize." He put an arm around her waist. "Come now, back to my tent. I must ask you some more questions. Men, go put her stuff in my tent. Hurry! Now, Vixa about those 2 children." Mashar and Vixa walked away chatting while two of the soldiers quickly ran to Mashar's tent with the sea elves' equipment.
"I'm telling you right away that I'm not a very trust worthy elf. I could be on a mission for you, and then see something better so I'll go for that. You understand?" Vixa was feeling pretty uncomfortable being alone in a tent with a man who clearly wanted her. "I can understand that. Now tell me, what kind of weapon do you use?" "I usually use my bastard sword. What's with all the questions anyway?" He simply grins at her and asked another one.
Laucian offered to scout for firewood and go hunting with Rilrae, he needed to speak to her without that Krishna guy around. "Can you sense anything. weird about Krishna?" "Well, yes. his aura reminds me of that guy who mugged us. Yet, it can't be him. He was a human rogue. It's impossible. Or is it possible?" Rilrae was very confused. "Yes, well, there are a lot of weird things that go on in the world. If we do accuse him and it's not true, we'll look bad, but if it is true. then we could be in big trouble. So let's keep our guard up, no matter what." With that agreed they both quickly returned to camp with tons of firewood. Krishna smiled warmly at Rilrae, she just ignored him. He frowned, then turned around and starting talking with Kerwin, Nairob and Fnep about women. "Did anyone go hunting for food?" Laucian inquired. "I did" Krishna replied quietly "It's over there, beside Goliath." Both Laucian and Rilrae looked over; he had killed a deer and a few rabbits. They both looked very shocked and ignored Krishna's smirk.
After eating, and telling humorous tales to each other, the group lay on the ground in their beds at the verge of falling to sleep. Rilrae had Amero on one side of her and Krishna on the other. She was slightly annoyed by this. Nairob and Laucian were on watch. It was darkness all around them; Laucian noticed a few campires way out in the distance. If he were to listen carefully, he could almost hear the others singing by their fires. Time quickly went by; Laucian carefully walked towards Rilrae and woke her up. She was now on duty with Krishna.
They sat in silence, staring out into the darkness, until he spoke up. "You don't like me very much. Do you? I like you very much, I'm sure you've realized that. When I woke up and saw your face I thought I had died and gone to heaven because I have never seen an angel walk on the planet." She didn't answer right away; it took her a few moments to come up with a reply. "It's not that I don't like you. you remind me of someone. I didn't like him very much, he ambushed my friend and I. He almost killed me. The feeling I get when I'm near you, is the same one I got when that rogue was holding onto me. No offense." He looked at her with fear in his eyes, but tried not to show it. "I. I'm sorry if you feel like that, but I swear. I am not that man." He slowly leaned over to and started to kiss her, but she pulled away. "What are you doing?" "I was. planning on kissing you to prove to you, that I am not that man. Men like that are not capable of love." Rilrae forced a smile, mumbled sorry and looked away. Krishna cursed silently at himself. 'She knows my true identity.'
Tampa - Elvish for stop Tanya Awra - Elvish for That hurt Lle naa vanima - You are beautiful
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"What's so funny you two?" Laucian asked casually. Goliath and Fnep went into another roar of laughter, so Rilrae answered. "They woke up to find Amero sleeping on top of me. I mean literary on top of me. I doubt he realized what he was doing." Nairob and Kerwin laughed a little while Laucian knew she was in one of her moods today and it was best not to laugh at her. Amero ate his food without talking much he was pretty embarrassed over what happened. After hearing her 2 friends laugh for a little longer she finally got annoyed. "I'm going to ready the horses. I'm sick of hearing those 2 laugh like idiots. If anybody would like to join me, be my guest." She stood up and walked out of the room. She came back downstairs a few minutes later with all of her stuff and walked out of the Inn. Amero stood up excused himself, gathered his stuff then ran outside to catch up with Rilrae.
The group of friends was silent for a moment. "I think somebody has a crush on her." Nairob said out loud without realizing it. Laucian decided to look at it logically. "Hmm, isn't he like 13, and isn't she like 344? That wouldn't work. He is a child to her." Everybody looked at Laucian then shook their heads. Goliath paid for the meal then told everyone to gather their things they would head out in 5 minutes.
As the Valiant Crusaders were riding out a small band of rogues were watching. They sent a man to follow them secretly, while some of the others went back to report to Krishna.
"What? They're leaving so soon? Find out where they are off to and follow them. I will be there in my own way. I will transform myself into something they will find them bring with them. One night when nobody is looking is when you guys will attack. Mashar!" "Yes?" the dark cleric asked. "You will be in charge while I am gone." The drow elf looked at Krishna deep in the eyes and nodded. Mashar went away yelling orders to the army.
It was almost nightfall. Most of the trip was in silence with the exceptions of Fneps' constant complaining and Kerwins' feeling that somebody was following them. Laucian went out hunting while Rilrae started a fire to cook the rabbits. "Goliath! Guess what we got you?" Kerwin suddenly spat out. Everyone stared at the halfling with wonder. Nairob pulled out a pair of oven mitts. They had pretty little pink and purple flowers on them. Goliath started at them for a moment then put them on. "Rilrae, I'm cooking tonight." Rilrae shook her head while laughing at the sight of a dwarf wearing pink and purple flowered oven mitts. She muttered 'don't burn them.' only Laucian who was sitting beside her heard her comment, he didn't bother saying anything. Once the food was ready everyone ate a meal. They laughed at jokes by the fire until they got tired. Eventually everyone went to bed with the exception of Kerwin he was on lookout first; when he started to get sleepy he would wake Laucian and so on until early morning.
Kerwin sat staring at the emptiness wondering if there really was somebody following them. He could see a fire further in the distance, but he shrugged it off, it was most likely another traveler like himself. The idea of somebody wanting him and his friends dead got on his nerves. What if that fire belonged to the people who wanted them dead? He had so many questions. He eventually woke Laucian up to change shifts.
The next few days went as usual, they walked ate, walked some more and went to bed for the night. They were finally approaching the giant bridge that was marked on the map. It was suppose to take nearly a week to cross. A few hours later they arrived at the crossing and like the map said a bridge laid waiting over water into the horizon of the great sea. The bridge had no support; it looked as if it hovered over the calm surface of the water. The group of seven stared gaping each saying a comment. "It pretty." Nairob stated. "Pretty? You blubbering idiot, this is an architectural marvel and all you can say is." "You must admit Fnep, it is pretty." Intervened Rilrae clearly showing discomfort at the girlish word, Fnep crossed his arms and started making his way to the bridge. The rest followed a long starting the journey across it. Hours passed before they stopped the beach left behind had been lost from view a long time ago. All they could see was the ocean around them. "Reorx's beard! How long is this bloody bridge? Not that I'm afraid of water, it's just this is not dwarven made so who knows when it will break." The gruff voiced dwarf said suddenly breaking the silence. "Don't worry your beard so much Goliath. This is safer than stone, magic was the source of this bridge. Besides, it almost takes a week to cross, so you better get used to the water." Laucian replied. After that bit of information was said, the crusaders remained silent for another few hours.
Nightfall came too rapidly for the groups liking. They didn't like this bridge very much; it had an eerie air to it during the night. They decided to do the watch by 2 this night for none of them were brave enough to stay awake alone. After a long and dreadful night morning finally came. The next 4 days passed in the same manner nobody really talked to each other. Goliath got into small arguments with Fnep; they were settled by Laucian, Kerwin or Rilrae.
After 6 long days they were finally nearing the end of the bridge. They could see the shore on the other side; it was beautiful to see the beach on the other end. "Guys, is it just me, or is there something on the ground up ahead?" Kerwin suddenly asked. Kerwin and Laucian ran up ahead to see who or what was there. They found an unconscious human. He had a few bruises and cuts. Other than that, he was in good condition. He stirred as the rest of the group arrived. The stranger lifted his head and saw the group at first he showed some signs of fear, and then quickly faded when he suddenly asked if he was in heaven because he's looking at an angel, while saying that, he was staring strait at Rilrae. She blushed faintly and helped him up. "Are you okay? What happened to you?" Laucian questioned not quite trusting this man. There was something about him that got under his skin. It was the same feeling from when he and Rilrae were attacked in town.
"My name is Krishna. I was crossing the bridge, when I was attacked by a band of rogues. I imagine they left me here to die. I don't know how long I was out for, but they've gotten away. I'm pretty sure it's been over a day, perhaps almost 2 days now." After introducing themselves to Krishna and deciding that he wasn't dangerous they decided to allow him go with them until they reach their destination. They were all on their way to Cornelia and it wouldn't hurt to have another traveler with them.
"Mashar! Krishna is with the Valiant Crusaders. He is slowly reeling them in, I'm glad he flew us across that bridge. Our spies tell us they should be heading towards this "mini-town" within the next 2 days. We have to get the men ready to attack when they feel at ease here. We'll have to have plenty of illusions as well. Our master will be pleased." A scout spoke nervously to Mashar the dark cleric who was now in charge of the army. The cleric was about to reply when he heard a female voice yell at some of his men.
"Tampa! Tanya awra! Let me go! I swear the moment I'm free I'll kill you all!" She screamed in pain when one of the men kicked her hard in the chest while another slashed at her arm and managed to draw blood. "Enough!" The girl looked up in surprise to the man that demanded they all stopped. He was a drow, her being a sea elf was a little curious. She had never met a drow before, why would he demand that they stopped? Weren't they supposed to be evil? "So, I've noticed you're an elf. Sea, I suppose? Don't look at me like I'm some sort of monster. I demand to know what your name is." She looked at him strait in the eyes, and then stood up strait. She was shorter than him and he intimidated her. "My name is Vixa Ambrodel. I am the former Queen of the Dargonesti elves. I was banished from my homeland by my husband. I am now a mercenary traveling the lands. These humans thought it would be amusing to ambush me, steal my weapon, pack and armor! I demand it all back this instant." She pushed the humans away and glared at the drow. He started to laugh. "A mercenary, huh? Let her go men. I don't think she'll run away; I can see fire in her eyes. She has bravery and courage." He took a step closer to her. "Lle naa vanima. How old are you?" "I'm 140 years, with 2 children back at home. You still haven't told me your name." Vixa puts her hands on her hips and stared at him coldly. "Ah, still young, not that I'm old or anything. My name is Mashar. Right now I am the first in command; we are waiting for our master to return with his. prize." He put an arm around her waist. "Come now, back to my tent. I must ask you some more questions. Men, go put her stuff in my tent. Hurry! Now, Vixa about those 2 children." Mashar and Vixa walked away chatting while two of the soldiers quickly ran to Mashar's tent with the sea elves' equipment.
"I'm telling you right away that I'm not a very trust worthy elf. I could be on a mission for you, and then see something better so I'll go for that. You understand?" Vixa was feeling pretty uncomfortable being alone in a tent with a man who clearly wanted her. "I can understand that. Now tell me, what kind of weapon do you use?" "I usually use my bastard sword. What's with all the questions anyway?" He simply grins at her and asked another one.
Laucian offered to scout for firewood and go hunting with Rilrae, he needed to speak to her without that Krishna guy around. "Can you sense anything. weird about Krishna?" "Well, yes. his aura reminds me of that guy who mugged us. Yet, it can't be him. He was a human rogue. It's impossible. Or is it possible?" Rilrae was very confused. "Yes, well, there are a lot of weird things that go on in the world. If we do accuse him and it's not true, we'll look bad, but if it is true. then we could be in big trouble. So let's keep our guard up, no matter what." With that agreed they both quickly returned to camp with tons of firewood. Krishna smiled warmly at Rilrae, she just ignored him. He frowned, then turned around and starting talking with Kerwin, Nairob and Fnep about women. "Did anyone go hunting for food?" Laucian inquired. "I did" Krishna replied quietly "It's over there, beside Goliath." Both Laucian and Rilrae looked over; he had killed a deer and a few rabbits. They both looked very shocked and ignored Krishna's smirk.
After eating, and telling humorous tales to each other, the group lay on the ground in their beds at the verge of falling to sleep. Rilrae had Amero on one side of her and Krishna on the other. She was slightly annoyed by this. Nairob and Laucian were on watch. It was darkness all around them; Laucian noticed a few campires way out in the distance. If he were to listen carefully, he could almost hear the others singing by their fires. Time quickly went by; Laucian carefully walked towards Rilrae and woke her up. She was now on duty with Krishna.
They sat in silence, staring out into the darkness, until he spoke up. "You don't like me very much. Do you? I like you very much, I'm sure you've realized that. When I woke up and saw your face I thought I had died and gone to heaven because I have never seen an angel walk on the planet." She didn't answer right away; it took her a few moments to come up with a reply. "It's not that I don't like you. you remind me of someone. I didn't like him very much, he ambushed my friend and I. He almost killed me. The feeling I get when I'm near you, is the same one I got when that rogue was holding onto me. No offense." He looked at her with fear in his eyes, but tried not to show it. "I. I'm sorry if you feel like that, but I swear. I am not that man." He slowly leaned over to and started to kiss her, but she pulled away. "What are you doing?" "I was. planning on kissing you to prove to you, that I am not that man. Men like that are not capable of love." Rilrae forced a smile, mumbled sorry and looked away. Krishna cursed silently at himself. 'She knows my true identity.'
Tampa - Elvish for stop Tanya Awra - Elvish for That hurt Lle naa vanima - You are beautiful
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