AN: hey everyone…….Immmmm baaaack lol. Ok well it took me forever, literally to finish this and I haven't had a chance to beta it yet. So I will probably fix it later but I wanted you to be able to read it and pray no ones lost hope in the characters. : ) much love
-Siren
Recap: to brief it: siren was caught be Josh and being tortured by Josh and Michelle, her stepsister. Sebastian, Sirens best friend, was just killed by a Manticore that had been released by Josh. Tayo had taken Sebastian (Tain) to see his mother whom is a goddess. I believe that's it but I would also have to go back and reread it to be sure, that's the important stuff anyway….well here you go have fun
ISCK- Ch 18 : Figuring things out
Joren stared at the fire blankly, emotion was a thing he cared not to show to anyone yet alone himself.
The Poem, it seem like long ago that he had been given that poem and sent on this quest, far to long.
Kel sat staring with cold hazel eyes into the raging fire. I've never seen her look so…lost, alone, hurt. Part of him hurt to…ached watching Kel like this. It was doing something to him.
But he would never admit it.
The sound of the waterfall should have calmed him, but it only made him nervess, something about it didn't seem right.
Cori had disappeared into a clearing on the other side of the thick bush's to set up camp long ago. Kel looked down at her hands which held the Poem, anger had replaced hurt as she read and reread the structured lines. Her brows furrowed as Kel pondered the poem, and how to find that damn stone.
On a Rock or In a Hill ? That could mean…well, a cave of sorts. But it as much as tells us that with the Ancient cave thingy.
How can something be under water AND over land?
Through a curtain, Fog or Rain… hmmm that could be a waterfall they usually have a kind of fog and the waterfall is like rain.
Logically if it's not near a dock or a pier it's inland somewhere, so that rules out the forest bordering on the coast. by a lake or small pool…once again a water fall might have a lake with it. Not to far from a clearing…obvious enough.
So all in all it has to be inland, in a cave, near a waterfall and a lake, but how can it be under water and over land , it's not possible is it?
Joren had had enough of the silence, finally he said, "SO? Find anything out?" his voice mildly shocked Kel, she had forgotten he was there. Her Yammani mask went up automatically as she looked into his searching blue eyes. "yes, I did, it's near a lake and a waterfall, far from the coast and in a cave. But I don't get this line." she moved so she was sitting next to him, she leaned over and pointed at the line: under water, over land. He looked at it, then sat back and shrugged , "beats me." she sighed, wondering slightly about Joren's odd behavior. He's been acting oddly…nice…ever since this morning. Wonder what's got him acting so odd? she doubted very much that is was Sebastian's death.
why do I care? This is Joren remember? Gods what wrong with me. Maybe I'm coming down with something? she sighed, what does it matter anyway? It's not like were about to have a heart to heart, haha, Joren and me…actually talking…WITHOUT trying to kill each other.
Some how it managed to feel like years ago that this had all started, when really it was less then a month. Kel looked at Joren from her spot on the log. His white-blond hair fell like a silky curtain, covering his face much like he covered his emotions. why is he such a jerk? There has to be a reason, doesn't there? She searched for a answer in is delicate features. He looked like a god in all his perfection, but was harder to talk to then Mithros himself. he turned his head and nodded at her, "looks like he's done over there." with that Joren stood and walked with a cat-like grace toward the clearing without so much as a look back.
The fluttering in his stomach hadn't stopped. was she watching me? Why would she be doing that? he mentally hit himself Maybe the lump really likes me? On second thought, I hope not. he sighed , he no longer knew what he wanted. Logic argued that he should hate her, but something in him…didn't agree with that. Gods! Why can't I just hate her! She's a women who fights, that can't be a good thing… he let out a exhausted sigh and sat down on a strategically placed log.
Through the trees the waterfall from the cliff could be heard, falling into a little lake, while a fire burned to cinders.
Cori stood looking out into the forest hands clasped in front of him. His face still wore a melancholy expression, much the way he had all day. His thoughts lay elsewhere, or perhaps even beyond elsewhere, lost in time along with the death of his friend.
Kel found her way over from behind the curtain of trees as she walked she finally began to notice a slight chill in the rather warm summer-like air. Odd for the weather we where having before… She took a seat on the other side of the fire, facing the snow angel. Joren, having found the rabbit cooked earlier, stood and began to heat it up. He felt stuck, confused, lost…there where to many emotions al fighting for control, he had never felt like this before in his life and it utterly scared him. He was so absorbed in his thoughts that he hadn't even ordered Kel to cook.
He glanced over at Cori. Cori still stared out into the forest, when he moved it was only out of necessity. Joren had to feel something next to pity for the man, he had lost everything. His betrothed had been kidnapped by a man that planed to marry her himself, and one of his best friends, despite the age difference, had just died to spare their lives.
Although, come to think of it Joren really wasn't faring to well himself. He was forced on this stupid journey all because he wouldn't admit to anything that didn't end with 'I hate Mindelan' and at the moment he wasn't even sure that was completely true anymore, but Mithros be damned if he would admit it. His friend, torturer and in some ways his mentor, was now locked away somewhere, probably being tortured by that insane king. Oh and we mustn't forget that he's still Kel's Knight master.
He tossed the rabbit around in the cooking pan idly, not really concentrating on what he was doing, within time he took notice of the cooked smell of rabbit and was able to throw in some chopped up dried vegetables with a little water, he heated it till it was warm. When it was done he took it off the open flame and separated it onto three wood bowls. It didn't take them long to eat, and in truth that was probably a good thing.
The sooner they where out of there the better.
They had to find that Stone.
Joren had enough of sitting by the fire, he stood and strode through the tree, coming to a stop before the water. kind of like back home, maybe I shouldn't have taken it all for granted, he stared at the pond, remembering how he had been taught to swim, granted being thrown into a lake with out the faintest clue on how to swim might scare you at first, but when your manhood is challenged you learn quick.
The night air was turning cool, a slight fog was beginning to rise off the lake. Kel immerged form the clearing, and stood next to Joren. He looked at her, they made quite a interesting pair, standing there contemplating their next move. In reality they weren't that unlike each other. " where's your sword Mindelan?" Joren's voice was like the air, cool.
Kel was caught off guard by the question. "Right here, why?" she pointed to the sword at her waist as Joren turned to her, "good, I think it's time we work on your sword play. You do remember how to sword fight don't you?" Kel glared at him and took the fighting stance. Clear images of their younger self's flew through her mind as she remembered the times she had to face him.
They bowed to each other, then without another thought, Kel lunged forward, he parried and backed away, a slight smile playing on his face. He watched her with careful eyes, not really fighting but instead studying, her posture, her balance, her. If he had to be her knight master, then he was going to train her well. He swept in and she had to fight to keep from falling. He stood back and let his sword fall, Kel stood looking at him like he was nuts as he walked forward, "Next time, block this way." he corrected her stance and showed her the move again. Kel raised her eyebrow, what on earth? Joren resumed his position and stared all over again. It went on like that for at least an hour, and just when Kel was winning Joren said, "Ok, enough sword play for today, now we can work on your wrestling Mindelan." he took of his sword and belt, setting it aside. Then, gracefully he pulled his shirt off over his head and threw it to the side. Now he stood ready and waiting for her to assume the position.
Kel stared at him a moment, remembering the little incident at the inn. Then, praying he hadn't noticed her hesitation, she took off her sword and belt and assumed the stance.
They both stood facing each other, then with much practiced moves it began. Kel lunged forward, determined to end this sooner rather then later. Joren had seen that coming and dodged it, grabbing her and easily throwing her over his hip. She sailed through the air and landed with a thud. He was standing closer to her then he should have been, and without hesitation she reached out and took hold of his leg, giving it a yank he joined her on the floor. Kel's mind was only half concentrating, however, as she got to her knees, he had also managed that much and had no trouble catching her of her guard, pinning her to the ground. " enjoying your time beneath me Mindelan?" Kel looked at him pointedly, then with all her strength she turned the tables and pinned him. Wanting nothing more then to anger him, she said in a silky voice, "what about you Joren? Enjoying your time beneath me ?" she smirked, but instead of getting angry he smiled, " Yeah Mindelan, but we may need to work on your positioning a bit more." Kel was taken off guard as her attempt to anger him backfired. Feeling rather disgusted she let go of his arms which would prove to be a mistake. She was still sitting on his tightly muscled stomach, now very aware that it as bare. She really didn't know how to react to that and was still trying to formulate a comeback when he laughed and flipped her back on to her back. There they sat, his bare chest slightly heaving do to the effort. " We could do this all night Kel?" Joren's voice took on a husky tone and he laughed mercilessly at her shock, then sighed, "well, I suppose it's time to give up this game." he twisted off her and sat up using his arms as support. Kel still hadn't moved, he was almost worried about her, almost.
He leaned over her, his snow white hair falling around him like a halo, "are you ok Mindelan?" She stared at him and nodded. "good, I would hate for anything to happen to you, Siren would have my head." he didn't move to leave though, he knew he should have but something in him stirred, he couldn't fight whatever it was. He told himself to get the fuck out of there , but instead of listening to his own advise he looked into her eyes, and with a devilish smile he darted forward and kissed her.
Kel's mind reacted but her body didn't. Her mind told her to throw him off, to kick him where it would hurt, to murder him now, however her body didn't agree, it allowed his soft lips to caress hers, his hand instinctively found it's way to her hip as he pulled her closer. She new the ground was cold, but it no longer felt that way. She was still having trouble deciding whether to drown him in his own saliva or cut out his heart while he was alive.
Her hands were frozen in midair, not really sure what to do with them. He pulled back and chuckled at her, moving his hand over hers, he guided them to his shoulders. She was plainly still rather shocked, "What, never been kissed before Mindelan?" Joren was still chuckling as he leaned in slowly this time, pressing their lips together lightly. Her mind melted, she couldn't help herself, but she new that she would hit herself for it later.
Kel wrapped her arms tightly around his shoulders, she could sense the smile she couldn't see as he got more comfortable and touched his tongue to her lips. Her heart beat wildly as she allowed him to prod his tongue into her lightly parted mouth, she finally began to relax into his grip as he deepened the kiss, bringing his tongue farther into her awaiting mouth, she felt it touch her tongue as it shot a bolt of electricity down her spine. oh Gods my first kiss! his hand pressed against her hip awaking emotions she never even new she had.
His mind whirled, What am I doing? he tried to tell himself he hated her, that he was just going to use her, but his heart failed to agree. He pulled back, panting " Kel I-"
"-Found you. I suggest you don't move Stone Mountain, I would hate to have to add your girlfriend to my collection." The tall raven haired man smiled cruelly at the duo as they both stared in shocked horror at the man they new, on sight, to be the King Of Gore, Joshua White.
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Siren had come to the conclusion that she had sat in her cell for long enough, she was determined to find a way to get out of here. The small cell was starting to drive her mad, and all things noted she already wasn't quite sane.
Josh had left, for where she didn't know, but she was sure it wasn't good. their has to be another way out of here… she sat against the wall, not realizing her fatigue, and after a few moments found herself fast asleep.
She awoke abruptly to the sound of a food tray dropping, she jumped up and found herself staring at a short young man, not much older then Kel, about 16 or so.
She instantly decided to take advantage of his youth and find out how he got in. " Hello there, what's your name?" her voice was silky, even sensual as she asked him his name, "Sascha milady." he bowed, just as he had been taught to do in etiquette. "Well hello Sascha," she smiled then looked distressed, he asked "Is something wrong milady?" she nodded, "I just don't understand how you can come in, Josh said that no one else could get in because everyone else is to weak." she pouted, a much practiced act.
He laughed and puffed up his chest, "Milady, I a sure you that I can come and go quite easily." she furrowed her brow, "But how?" he smiled, "Well, I couldn't tell you that," he smiled slyly, she blushed looking younger then she truly was, "Then, could you take me out of here? I was only asking because…well…I needed to use the washroom…and I would really like to have a bath." she bit her lower lip and looked as if she might cry.
Sascha, seeing the opportunity to be the hero here, said "Well, I might be able to get you out of here for a little while, but it would be very risky, I'd be in grave danger if anyone found out…" He looked at her and she smiled, "I'd be awfully grateful, I'd really owe you big…" he laughed and took her arm, leading her through the wall. He never saw the floor coming, even as he hit it. "poor feller." she chuckled at her great acting skills, "at least I learned SOMTHING while being forced into acting like a princess." she snorted and walked off down the hall to find where her sword was being kept.
AN: hey? Guess what? that's the end of this chapter….don't worry I will get the next chapter done more quickly, I've already started, once again, Forgive my lateness. Much luv
-Siren
Thanx for the reviews….
Silverthorn: well, I'll allow my self the pleasure of saying that, however dead he may be, it's not that last we will see of Sebastian. Well thanx for the review till later then- Siren
Intuition: lol hope you found this chapter happier. Although I fear I left Joren and Kel out of character *sigh* I pray not. Well thanx for the review, much luv-Siren
Mystic_moon_empress : hope you enjoyed the latest chapter. Thanx for the review Till later then - Siren
SilverRaven: think I was depressed when I wrote last chapter, however I think I'm cured, don't you ? Lol well thanx for the review. Till later -Siren
Niceday: here you are, my friend…lol thanx for the review, later- Siren
Punkpixie87: thanx so much Sara, hope I didn't disappoint you with this chapter, I still feel it could be better. *sigh* well I'll go, but not for long, till later, -Siren
Free2beme: last chapter was sad wasn't it? But never fear, this one and others to come will be less sad. Lol thanx for the review much luv -Siren
Angel of the Storms: hope I didn't keep you to long, or disappoint you. But alas, I have finally got the chapter up, lol well thanx so much for the review, and the emails lol : ) I needed the pushes I kept getting for everyone, it really helped, thanx- Siren
The Dark Goddess: well here we are, I loved Sebastian but it was his time to go (ok well I could have made him live for a while longer but I was secretly plotting his demise form the beginning, it had to happen for some other things to happen…it'll all make sense later I promise.) thanx so much for the review, much luv -Siren
Charlotte: your welcome, I love having people want to be on my mailing list *I feel special* lol well thanx for the review, more soon, till then -Siren
EireVerde: well I fixed the last chapter as best I could to explain who Sebastian was. Hope it helps. Here is another chapter till later - Siren
Keita: lol, don't worry bout last chapter, we will see Tain again promise. Till later then, thanx for the review -Siren
Aric: hey there, write back soon (I fear without your spelling and grammar correction it might be horrid) lol well thanx for everything till later then - Siren
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-Siren Porter.
