ORPHEN: Retribution
Chapter 7 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Orphen and friends had just arrived in Herlove. The town was in a uproar. Something about some guy needing a bride. Orphen didn't really pay attention. If he would have though he might have seen the eyes on Cleo. Might have been able to stop what was going to happen. Kevin did pay attention to the whole thing. He heard that Alexander Persh, the son of William Persh owner of Herlove, Herbody, and Hermind, needed a blonde chick to be his wife. They were looking for someone who looked like the woman his father had married. Paintings of this woman hung around town. And upon seeing the first one Kevin alreasy knew there was going to be trouble. The woman was blonde with a slim body. A woman resembling Cleo so much they could have been twins. This was not good. But Cleo was with Majic on the other side of town. Wait, with Majic. Oh no. He could not save her. Damn! Kevin kicked Trigga to speed him up. But the streets were too crowded. So he got off Trigga and gave him orders to go to the stables. Then he took off at a full sprint to find Cleo. It took him forever but he found Majic in an alleyway rubbing his head. He ran up to the boy.
Kevin: Where is Cleo?
Majic: Some guys came and attacked us. She held them off, but then a sorcerer showed and used a anti-magic spell on her. Then the guys knocked me out and took her I guess.
Kevin: Damn! This Persh guy has a sorcerer?! Damn it! Find Orphen tell him to meet me at Persh's mansion. ---------------------------------------------------------
Volcan and Dortin were looking up at one of the paintings. Even those two dwarves could see the resemblance to Cleo.
Volcan: I have a plan! We lure Cleo to this guy and he showers us with reward money!
Dortin: I don't think that is a good idea. What if Orphen finds out?
Volcan: I'll kill that two bit sorcerer by making him watch a 24 hour amatuer dance fest.
Dortin: Oh! The horror!
Volcan: Justice shall be served! Death by RIVERDANCE! -------------------------------------------------------------
Majic runs to Orphen and stops to catch his breath.
Orphen: What you running for, kid?
Majic: Cleo! Cleo was kidnapped!
Orphen: What! But she can use Sorcery now!
Majic: They had a sorcerer. He used anti-sorcery spells.
Orphen: Damn! Anti-sorcery spells are rare!
Majic: Kevin says to meet him at the gates to Persh's mansion.
Orphen: The owner of this town?! He stole Cleo!?
Majic: Master, have you not seen the signs. He is looking for a bride that looks like his mother.
Orphen: Where are these signs?
Majic: (sweatdropping) Right beside you master. You are leaning on one.
Orphen looks to where his hand is and sees a painting of Cleo and his hand is on her breast. "Not exactly how I imagined my first time with Cleo" He thought. Then he shook that off. "My first time with Cleo! What was I thinking!"
Majic: Master, are you going to meet Kevin or not?
Orphen: huh? Oh. Yeah I am going. -------------------------------------------------------
Cleo ran through the garden beside the mansion and leaped over a fence. Once in the street she began to run. Familiar voices called out behind her.
Volcan: Cleo! Orphen told us to tell you to follow us!
Dortin: I don't recall......(he was hit by Volcan)
Volcan: Follow us!
Cleo did so as Volcan led her into a bar and up the stairs. Volcan pointed to a door and Cleo opened it. She found herself staring face to face with the sorcerer from before. He held his hands infront of his lips with his palm upward and blew. Green powder flew through the air and when she inhaled it Cleo fainted.
Sorcerer: Here you little traitors. The money for her return.
Volcan: thank you!
Volcan grabbed the pouch and ran down the stairs and out the door. Dortin followed.
Volcan: We're rich!
Dortin: Really brother! Making money by turning over miss Cleo? Have you no morals?
Volcan: oh shut up! What has that blonde brat done for us. Nothing! She even made us work as her slaves remember! She had it coming!
Dortin: I don't suspect Orphen will see it that way.
Volcan: If that greedy black sorcerer with bad taste in women comes at me I'll kill him with my little toe. -----------------------------------------------
Kevin was waiting patiently when Orphen came running up. Orphen stopped by him.
Orphen: I heard what happened. Are you ready?
Kevin: Yeah. Just be wary of the sorcerer.
Orphen: I know. Anti-sorcery spells.
Kevin: Exactly.
Orphen and Kevin pushed the gated open and ran towards the mansion. As they ran hench-men came from the house towards them. Kevin signaled for Orphen to stay behind him. Then he jumped in the air and aimed his hands at the men.
Kevin: Spirit of Mini Dragons, I release you!
Hundreds of tiny white dragons came from his hands and began a tirade on the hired thugs. But as those were put out of business others replaced them. Orphen took the lead now. He stopped dead in his tracks and the men stopped too. Anticipating a powerful spell or surrender. Ready for either. Hoping for only one. Orphen answered them by raising his hand straight into the air.
Orphen: Pinnacle of The Sun!
A fire elemental rose from Orphen's shoulders and aimed at the men. Hundreds of fire balls flew from his hands into the stomach of each thug.
Kevin: I didn't think this was a contest. But you seem to be trying to surpass me.
Orphen: Nah! Would I do that!
Orphen and Kevin ran through the door that the thugs had left opened. They found themselves in the lobby with stairs going up. They climbed the stairs three at a time and reached the top floor in no time. They both bolted for what seemed to be the biggest room in the house. They kicked the door down in unison. There on the the throne was a skinny nerdy boy. Beside him was Cleo. Orphen's eyes lit up in fury when he saw that the nerd was touching her breasts under her shirt. Without a thought he aimed his deadly hands.
Orphen: Satan's Blade, That I call Forth!
A white translucent knife appeared in Orphen's hand but it stayed there for only a second. Then is was seen hurling across the room. As it twirled it met with the bone of the nerd's offending hand. It cut it like it was butter. In the next milli-second the nerd was screaming in pain and holding a stump where his hand used to be. The hand that was touching the unconscious Cleo. Kevin looked at the anger in Orphen's eyes. He would hate for those eyes to ever be turned on him. But if they were he would show Orphen the true meaning of power. A black form appeared in the middle of the room. It materialized further until a man could be seen. He was a young man with White hair and blue eyes. His face though serene showed a deep cruelty. His lips looked as if they had said many a hateful thing about mankind. He wore only a black robe and a long black cloak.
Sorcerer: Greetings. I see you have taken it upon yourself to take away my present form of income. Don't worry he means nothing to me. There are plenty like him. By the by, my name is Kain. And as a last mission for this piece of shit behind me. I must kill both of you. Then I shall inherit this lovely lady.
Orphen: You will not kill us and you sure as hell will never lay hands on Cleo again!!
Kevin: Raging Dragons, Empower me!
Kevin began to grow a very bloddy red. It was berserk. Orphen knew it. It was a berserker spell. Sorcerers were forbidden to use them. This guy just kept you guessing. Kain aimed at Kevin. Hands up.
Kain: Spell of NO SPELLS!
A blue rope formed around Kevin but then jumped off him onto Kain. Kain was suprised.
Kevin: (very demonic voice) I HAD HEARD YOU USED ANTI-SPELLS SO I READIED AN ANTI-SPELL SHIELD!
With that said Kevin launched himself at Kain. He jumped on him and began to beat his face to a pulp but Kain flung him off. He raised his hands.
Kain: Vampiric Beast, Drain him Dry!
A bat flew from Kain's hands and attached itself to Kevin's neck. Kevin screamed and hit the floor. Orphen aimed at the bat.
Orphen: Grant me Power, The Ruins of Light!
Tiny projectiles sailed through the air from Orphen to the bat. They impaled themselves in the bat's heart. It burst apart spraying the area near it with blood. The blood it had gotten from Kevin. Orphen Aimed again. This time at Kain.
Orphen: Light's Blade, Whom I do Release!
The purple blade shot forth but was deflected as Kain pulled up a shield.
Kain: Dark Shield!
Kain looked at Orphen.
Kain: I was not expecting such strong sorcercers. I'll be ready for you next time!
With that Kain vanished. Orphen was torn by dilema. Kevin needed attention but he wanted to check on Cleo. Cleo won out. He decided to do a fast check on her then heal Kevin. He ran to her and quickly checked her heartbeat by laying his head on her chest. She was alive. Orphen ran back to Kevin and put his hand over Kevin's neck wound.
Orphen: In the Name of God, Heal!
As it was touched by the shining light emanating from Orphen's palm the would began to close. Majic came running up to him.
Majic: Master is Kevin and Cleo alright?
Orphen: They will be. Go back to the stables and find Trigga.
Majic: Yes master. ----------------------------------------------------
Majic ran up to the horse. The horse seemed to be able to sense that it's master was in danger and therefor followed Majic out of the stable without Majic saying a word. Outside the stable it even nudged Majic as a gesture for him to get on. Majic did and the horse started running towards the mansion. But the roads were still too crowded. Majic was worried.
Majic: EVERYONE! PLEASE MOVE!
It was as if no one heard his voice. He used his last resort. He pointed his hands to the sky.
Majic: Sisters of Explosion, That I Cry Out!
Three loud explosions were heard and everyone looked to Majic.
Majic: Move now! Or Next time I wont aim at the sky!
The people moved like a wave. A frightened flock of sheep. Trigga continued on through. Majic directed Trigga past the gates up to the door there he hopped off and ran upstairs.
Majic: Trigga is here, master.
Orphen: Good. Can you carry Cleo?
Majic: I think I can.
Orphen: Than you grab her and bring her to Trigga. I've got a little more to do with Kevin. There is a Dr. Gates around here. Take Cleo to him.
Majic: Yes master.
Majic ran to Cleo's side and carefully lifted her. She wasn't heavy at all. He had once lifted Fiena the Deep Dragon priestess and she weighed alot more than Cleo. Cleo was like a feather. Majic carried her to Trigga and put her carefully across then took the muzzle and started to lead Trigga to Dr. Gates. Trigga seemed to want to wait for his master, but did not fight Majic as he led him. ---------------------------------------------
Orphen watched as the wound on Kevin's neck closed fully and he checked Kevin's pulse. It was there and strong. Orphen smiled.
Orphen: I had a feeling it would take more than that to hurt you.
Orphen gently picked up Kevin.
Orphen: Towers of Heaven, That Dance Around Me!
In a purple flash Orphen and Kevin were gone. ----------------------------------------------- As Majic entered the doctor's office he spotted Orphen. Orphen was speaking to the doctor about Kevin.
Dr. Gates: He will be fine. He is a strong one. He will be up and running by the end of the day.
Orphen: Thank you doc.
Majic: Master. Cleo is outside.
Orphen: Ok. I'll get her. You head back to the inn.
Majic: Yes master.
Orphen went out to Trigga and lifted Cleo then went around to Trigga's face.
Orphen: Don't worry pal. Your master is fine.
Trigga neighed and if it was possible the horse seemed to show relief. Orphen took cleo into the office.
Dr. Gates: Oh another one? What happened to this one?
Orphen: Nothing harmed her. I just want you to make sure she did not lose anything.
Dr. Gates: I count two arms. ten fingers. and two legs.
Orphen: I mean lost something that cant be seen.
Dr. Gates: (hit by realization) Oh I see. Well just put her on the bed in there and wait outside.
Orphen: Ok. Thanks agiain Doc.
Dr. Gates: Least I could do after you saved my daughter last year. ----------------------------------------------------------------------
Orphen had waited outside for about fifteen minutes when the door opened. It was Kevin and the doctor.
Dr. Gates: See. I told you this young man was a strong one.
Orphen: I knew he was strong.
Kevin: Thanx. Orphen. Sorry to have troubled you.
Orphen: It wasn't any trouble. Go rest up at the inn. And Trigga here was worried about you.
Kevin: (moving to Trigga) Sorry pal. I'll try to keep it from happening again. (Moving back to Orphen) How is she?
Orphen: She wasn't hurt I am just making sure that they did not get too far with her.
Kevin: Ok. See you at the inn.
Orphen: bye.
With Kevin gone the doctor walked up to Orphen. He was an old man. About fifty-six. He wore a long white coat like most doctors and slacks.
Dr. Gates: The girl. She did not lose anything. Still as pure and innocent as an angel.
Orphen: (hugging the doctor, tears stinging his eyes but not flowing) Thank you.
Dr. Gates: I take it she means alot to you.
Orphen: (switching to normal mode.) Not like that. She is just a friend. I just promised her mother that no harm would come to her.
Dr. Gates: I see. Well come back in an hour and she should be awake.
Orphen: thanks. ------------------------------------------------------------- It had been one hour and now Orphen was walking towards the doctor's office again. As he walked the door swung open and a happy Cleo came running out. She ran right up to Orphen and impulsively kissed him as she threw her hands around his neck. All he could was stand there looking akward. After a few seconds Cleo's senses came back to her. Orphen didn't want her to kiss him. She quickly pulled away and looked at him embarrased.
Cleo: I'm sorry. I just got so caught up. It won't happen again.
She started to walk away but a hand grabbbed her wrist and spun her around. Orphen's lips touched hers before Cleo knew what was happening. She didn't pull away. Orphen's tongue licked gently at her lips and she gasped. Orphen took this opportunity to insert his tongue into her mouth. His tongue carressed hers gently. Cleo was lost to her emotions. Then he pulled away and walked back towards the inn. As he did so he called back to her.
Orphen: That is how to properly kiss someone! Don't forget it!
Chapter 7 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Orphen and friends had just arrived in Herlove. The town was in a uproar. Something about some guy needing a bride. Orphen didn't really pay attention. If he would have though he might have seen the eyes on Cleo. Might have been able to stop what was going to happen. Kevin did pay attention to the whole thing. He heard that Alexander Persh, the son of William Persh owner of Herlove, Herbody, and Hermind, needed a blonde chick to be his wife. They were looking for someone who looked like the woman his father had married. Paintings of this woman hung around town. And upon seeing the first one Kevin alreasy knew there was going to be trouble. The woman was blonde with a slim body. A woman resembling Cleo so much they could have been twins. This was not good. But Cleo was with Majic on the other side of town. Wait, with Majic. Oh no. He could not save her. Damn! Kevin kicked Trigga to speed him up. But the streets were too crowded. So he got off Trigga and gave him orders to go to the stables. Then he took off at a full sprint to find Cleo. It took him forever but he found Majic in an alleyway rubbing his head. He ran up to the boy.
Kevin: Where is Cleo?
Majic: Some guys came and attacked us. She held them off, but then a sorcerer showed and used a anti-magic spell on her. Then the guys knocked me out and took her I guess.
Kevin: Damn! This Persh guy has a sorcerer?! Damn it! Find Orphen tell him to meet me at Persh's mansion. ---------------------------------------------------------
Volcan and Dortin were looking up at one of the paintings. Even those two dwarves could see the resemblance to Cleo.
Volcan: I have a plan! We lure Cleo to this guy and he showers us with reward money!
Dortin: I don't think that is a good idea. What if Orphen finds out?
Volcan: I'll kill that two bit sorcerer by making him watch a 24 hour amatuer dance fest.
Dortin: Oh! The horror!
Volcan: Justice shall be served! Death by RIVERDANCE! -------------------------------------------------------------
Majic runs to Orphen and stops to catch his breath.
Orphen: What you running for, kid?
Majic: Cleo! Cleo was kidnapped!
Orphen: What! But she can use Sorcery now!
Majic: They had a sorcerer. He used anti-sorcery spells.
Orphen: Damn! Anti-sorcery spells are rare!
Majic: Kevin says to meet him at the gates to Persh's mansion.
Orphen: The owner of this town?! He stole Cleo!?
Majic: Master, have you not seen the signs. He is looking for a bride that looks like his mother.
Orphen: Where are these signs?
Majic: (sweatdropping) Right beside you master. You are leaning on one.
Orphen looks to where his hand is and sees a painting of Cleo and his hand is on her breast. "Not exactly how I imagined my first time with Cleo" He thought. Then he shook that off. "My first time with Cleo! What was I thinking!"
Majic: Master, are you going to meet Kevin or not?
Orphen: huh? Oh. Yeah I am going. -------------------------------------------------------
Cleo ran through the garden beside the mansion and leaped over a fence. Once in the street she began to run. Familiar voices called out behind her.
Volcan: Cleo! Orphen told us to tell you to follow us!
Dortin: I don't recall......(he was hit by Volcan)
Volcan: Follow us!
Cleo did so as Volcan led her into a bar and up the stairs. Volcan pointed to a door and Cleo opened it. She found herself staring face to face with the sorcerer from before. He held his hands infront of his lips with his palm upward and blew. Green powder flew through the air and when she inhaled it Cleo fainted.
Sorcerer: Here you little traitors. The money for her return.
Volcan: thank you!
Volcan grabbed the pouch and ran down the stairs and out the door. Dortin followed.
Volcan: We're rich!
Dortin: Really brother! Making money by turning over miss Cleo? Have you no morals?
Volcan: oh shut up! What has that blonde brat done for us. Nothing! She even made us work as her slaves remember! She had it coming!
Dortin: I don't suspect Orphen will see it that way.
Volcan: If that greedy black sorcerer with bad taste in women comes at me I'll kill him with my little toe. -----------------------------------------------
Kevin was waiting patiently when Orphen came running up. Orphen stopped by him.
Orphen: I heard what happened. Are you ready?
Kevin: Yeah. Just be wary of the sorcerer.
Orphen: I know. Anti-sorcery spells.
Kevin: Exactly.
Orphen and Kevin pushed the gated open and ran towards the mansion. As they ran hench-men came from the house towards them. Kevin signaled for Orphen to stay behind him. Then he jumped in the air and aimed his hands at the men.
Kevin: Spirit of Mini Dragons, I release you!
Hundreds of tiny white dragons came from his hands and began a tirade on the hired thugs. But as those were put out of business others replaced them. Orphen took the lead now. He stopped dead in his tracks and the men stopped too. Anticipating a powerful spell or surrender. Ready for either. Hoping for only one. Orphen answered them by raising his hand straight into the air.
Orphen: Pinnacle of The Sun!
A fire elemental rose from Orphen's shoulders and aimed at the men. Hundreds of fire balls flew from his hands into the stomach of each thug.
Kevin: I didn't think this was a contest. But you seem to be trying to surpass me.
Orphen: Nah! Would I do that!
Orphen and Kevin ran through the door that the thugs had left opened. They found themselves in the lobby with stairs going up. They climbed the stairs three at a time and reached the top floor in no time. They both bolted for what seemed to be the biggest room in the house. They kicked the door down in unison. There on the the throne was a skinny nerdy boy. Beside him was Cleo. Orphen's eyes lit up in fury when he saw that the nerd was touching her breasts under her shirt. Without a thought he aimed his deadly hands.
Orphen: Satan's Blade, That I call Forth!
A white translucent knife appeared in Orphen's hand but it stayed there for only a second. Then is was seen hurling across the room. As it twirled it met with the bone of the nerd's offending hand. It cut it like it was butter. In the next milli-second the nerd was screaming in pain and holding a stump where his hand used to be. The hand that was touching the unconscious Cleo. Kevin looked at the anger in Orphen's eyes. He would hate for those eyes to ever be turned on him. But if they were he would show Orphen the true meaning of power. A black form appeared in the middle of the room. It materialized further until a man could be seen. He was a young man with White hair and blue eyes. His face though serene showed a deep cruelty. His lips looked as if they had said many a hateful thing about mankind. He wore only a black robe and a long black cloak.
Sorcerer: Greetings. I see you have taken it upon yourself to take away my present form of income. Don't worry he means nothing to me. There are plenty like him. By the by, my name is Kain. And as a last mission for this piece of shit behind me. I must kill both of you. Then I shall inherit this lovely lady.
Orphen: You will not kill us and you sure as hell will never lay hands on Cleo again!!
Kevin: Raging Dragons, Empower me!
Kevin began to grow a very bloddy red. It was berserk. Orphen knew it. It was a berserker spell. Sorcerers were forbidden to use them. This guy just kept you guessing. Kain aimed at Kevin. Hands up.
Kain: Spell of NO SPELLS!
A blue rope formed around Kevin but then jumped off him onto Kain. Kain was suprised.
Kevin: (very demonic voice) I HAD HEARD YOU USED ANTI-SPELLS SO I READIED AN ANTI-SPELL SHIELD!
With that said Kevin launched himself at Kain. He jumped on him and began to beat his face to a pulp but Kain flung him off. He raised his hands.
Kain: Vampiric Beast, Drain him Dry!
A bat flew from Kain's hands and attached itself to Kevin's neck. Kevin screamed and hit the floor. Orphen aimed at the bat.
Orphen: Grant me Power, The Ruins of Light!
Tiny projectiles sailed through the air from Orphen to the bat. They impaled themselves in the bat's heart. It burst apart spraying the area near it with blood. The blood it had gotten from Kevin. Orphen Aimed again. This time at Kain.
Orphen: Light's Blade, Whom I do Release!
The purple blade shot forth but was deflected as Kain pulled up a shield.
Kain: Dark Shield!
Kain looked at Orphen.
Kain: I was not expecting such strong sorcercers. I'll be ready for you next time!
With that Kain vanished. Orphen was torn by dilema. Kevin needed attention but he wanted to check on Cleo. Cleo won out. He decided to do a fast check on her then heal Kevin. He ran to her and quickly checked her heartbeat by laying his head on her chest. She was alive. Orphen ran back to Kevin and put his hand over Kevin's neck wound.
Orphen: In the Name of God, Heal!
As it was touched by the shining light emanating from Orphen's palm the would began to close. Majic came running up to him.
Majic: Master is Kevin and Cleo alright?
Orphen: They will be. Go back to the stables and find Trigga.
Majic: Yes master. ----------------------------------------------------
Majic ran up to the horse. The horse seemed to be able to sense that it's master was in danger and therefor followed Majic out of the stable without Majic saying a word. Outside the stable it even nudged Majic as a gesture for him to get on. Majic did and the horse started running towards the mansion. But the roads were still too crowded. Majic was worried.
Majic: EVERYONE! PLEASE MOVE!
It was as if no one heard his voice. He used his last resort. He pointed his hands to the sky.
Majic: Sisters of Explosion, That I Cry Out!
Three loud explosions were heard and everyone looked to Majic.
Majic: Move now! Or Next time I wont aim at the sky!
The people moved like a wave. A frightened flock of sheep. Trigga continued on through. Majic directed Trigga past the gates up to the door there he hopped off and ran upstairs.
Majic: Trigga is here, master.
Orphen: Good. Can you carry Cleo?
Majic: I think I can.
Orphen: Than you grab her and bring her to Trigga. I've got a little more to do with Kevin. There is a Dr. Gates around here. Take Cleo to him.
Majic: Yes master.
Majic ran to Cleo's side and carefully lifted her. She wasn't heavy at all. He had once lifted Fiena the Deep Dragon priestess and she weighed alot more than Cleo. Cleo was like a feather. Majic carried her to Trigga and put her carefully across then took the muzzle and started to lead Trigga to Dr. Gates. Trigga seemed to want to wait for his master, but did not fight Majic as he led him. ---------------------------------------------
Orphen watched as the wound on Kevin's neck closed fully and he checked Kevin's pulse. It was there and strong. Orphen smiled.
Orphen: I had a feeling it would take more than that to hurt you.
Orphen gently picked up Kevin.
Orphen: Towers of Heaven, That Dance Around Me!
In a purple flash Orphen and Kevin were gone. ----------------------------------------------- As Majic entered the doctor's office he spotted Orphen. Orphen was speaking to the doctor about Kevin.
Dr. Gates: He will be fine. He is a strong one. He will be up and running by the end of the day.
Orphen: Thank you doc.
Majic: Master. Cleo is outside.
Orphen: Ok. I'll get her. You head back to the inn.
Majic: Yes master.
Orphen went out to Trigga and lifted Cleo then went around to Trigga's face.
Orphen: Don't worry pal. Your master is fine.
Trigga neighed and if it was possible the horse seemed to show relief. Orphen took cleo into the office.
Dr. Gates: Oh another one? What happened to this one?
Orphen: Nothing harmed her. I just want you to make sure she did not lose anything.
Dr. Gates: I count two arms. ten fingers. and two legs.
Orphen: I mean lost something that cant be seen.
Dr. Gates: (hit by realization) Oh I see. Well just put her on the bed in there and wait outside.
Orphen: Ok. Thanks agiain Doc.
Dr. Gates: Least I could do after you saved my daughter last year. ----------------------------------------------------------------------
Orphen had waited outside for about fifteen minutes when the door opened. It was Kevin and the doctor.
Dr. Gates: See. I told you this young man was a strong one.
Orphen: I knew he was strong.
Kevin: Thanx. Orphen. Sorry to have troubled you.
Orphen: It wasn't any trouble. Go rest up at the inn. And Trigga here was worried about you.
Kevin: (moving to Trigga) Sorry pal. I'll try to keep it from happening again. (Moving back to Orphen) How is she?
Orphen: She wasn't hurt I am just making sure that they did not get too far with her.
Kevin: Ok. See you at the inn.
Orphen: bye.
With Kevin gone the doctor walked up to Orphen. He was an old man. About fifty-six. He wore a long white coat like most doctors and slacks.
Dr. Gates: The girl. She did not lose anything. Still as pure and innocent as an angel.
Orphen: (hugging the doctor, tears stinging his eyes but not flowing) Thank you.
Dr. Gates: I take it she means alot to you.
Orphen: (switching to normal mode.) Not like that. She is just a friend. I just promised her mother that no harm would come to her.
Dr. Gates: I see. Well come back in an hour and she should be awake.
Orphen: thanks. ------------------------------------------------------------- It had been one hour and now Orphen was walking towards the doctor's office again. As he walked the door swung open and a happy Cleo came running out. She ran right up to Orphen and impulsively kissed him as she threw her hands around his neck. All he could was stand there looking akward. After a few seconds Cleo's senses came back to her. Orphen didn't want her to kiss him. She quickly pulled away and looked at him embarrased.
Cleo: I'm sorry. I just got so caught up. It won't happen again.
She started to walk away but a hand grabbbed her wrist and spun her around. Orphen's lips touched hers before Cleo knew what was happening. She didn't pull away. Orphen's tongue licked gently at her lips and she gasped. Orphen took this opportunity to insert his tongue into her mouth. His tongue carressed hers gently. Cleo was lost to her emotions. Then he pulled away and walked back towards the inn. As he did so he called back to her.
Orphen: That is how to properly kiss someone! Don't forget it!