UpbeatSweetie takes a deep breath before entering the shimmering light of
the veils. Her sigh contains all of her emotions. Love, loss, care,
concern, and hope. She feels as her sister awakens. Feels her sister's
confusion, pain, anger. And eventually, her acceptance as she realizes
neither of them can change what's happened, but both must move forward on
their paths to discovery. And UpbeatSweetie realizes, that they will both
be tested as they've never been before. And as she realizes this, she sends
her thoughts to this lovely vampress, letting her know that even separate,
she can depend on UpbeatSweetie's devotion and protection.
With a last fond thought, UpbeatSweetie shakes off all those emotions clouding her mind. She knows that what lays ahead of her will be difficult. She realizes that it may very well destroy all of those she loves. For she will be approaching the Ancients, the very one's she had helped to chain up. With these things facing her, she knows she can not face it alone. Only one though, can join her at this time, one who will watch and speed away that she goes to retrieve.
"Teether, ancient companion and son. I seek your assistance. Come to me, to await my return and council." Barely before her thoughts reside, there is heard a rush of wind. A giant Black/Gold dragon lands next to the petite vampress.
As both let their heads and minds touch, an aurora surrounds them both. The brilliance of this light rivals even that of the sun high in the skies of noon. The dragon's concern for his mistress radiates, although even he knows that to deter her intent would do no good. He laughs fondly at the memories of how his mistress's own mate can't control the creature, once her heart is set on helping those she cares for.
With a gentle pat on the great dragon's head, UpbeatSweetie sits herself upon his shoulders. And they take flight, following barely seen thread, towards it's source. As they move swiftly through the veils, time and meaning lose all perspective. The veils shift and move, hypnotizing those of weaker minds, trying to ensnare those unwary into dieing in their colors and forms. UpbeatSweetie feels the pull of these ancient pathways, and remembers the days they were traveled safely. But it was corrupted, as darker forces within humans learned to twist and bend the ancients magics. Of how they had sought wealth and power over their kinsmen, and instead discovered death and misery. And how they'd willing brought it to the human's world, and along with it destruction.
UpbeatSweetie feels for the seals they had placed, trying to contain all the darkness. Some still held, some were breaking, yet others had been opened.
"No wonder things have become as they are now. War, brother against brother, sister against sister. Clan against clan. Oh Teether, I hope we are in time. If he does what I believe he intends, all may be lost. Even the misery others feel right now, will not compare to what will come if his plan comes to fruition. "
The shifting veils slowly start changing around them. The colors wink in and out. Each time becoming darker, less brilliant. And finally, all around them is shifting grey and blackness. Even the air itself carries the taint of decay, death, and loss.
"Here my friend. Here is his liar. Wait for me to return. If I don't, than take what I've come for, and return to the Mystical Realms. You'll know what to do. Let nothing harms your charge and ensure the old ways are re- established. " UpbeatSweetie climbs off the dragon's back. As she goes to walk past him, he suddenly moves himself in front of her protectively.
"No my friend, I must do this. I understand your concern, but if it's to happen, than it's ordained to be so."
With these words, she proceeds to step around him to approach the door before her, stopping short. In front of her is a group of demons staring in awe at the magnificence of the dragon before them. Slowly, they notice the small female beside the dragon, and a look of glee and malice alight their faces.
"I'd not do what you fiends intend, unless your prepared to meet your ending. My friend here has done long without the taste of your kind. And to tempt him, is to tempt his hunger. "
Cautiously, the demons look at the dragon again. But the desire to taste the blood of the lady before them, tempts them too much. Quickly they separate, hoping to flank the dragon and his charge. While one group goes after the dragon, the other charges the lady. With a roar, the dragon ignores the others, lunging instead between his companion and her pursuers. The screams of the demons are heard barely, as he efficiently destroys with a sudden burst of flames.
UpbeatSweetie slowly approaches the granite door. As she traces her hand lightly over the ancient symbols, and the door slowly yields to her chants, she's dimly aware of her companion pursuing the last of the demons.
"Eat well my son, but return shortly. As I hope to return swiftly. And that which I seek, even more swiftly. "
A dragon's laughter and song are heard in the stillness of the veils, as the vampress steps into the darkness. It is time to reacquaint herself with the past, and bargain a deal with the ancients themselves.
With a last fond thought, UpbeatSweetie shakes off all those emotions clouding her mind. She knows that what lays ahead of her will be difficult. She realizes that it may very well destroy all of those she loves. For she will be approaching the Ancients, the very one's she had helped to chain up. With these things facing her, she knows she can not face it alone. Only one though, can join her at this time, one who will watch and speed away that she goes to retrieve.
"Teether, ancient companion and son. I seek your assistance. Come to me, to await my return and council." Barely before her thoughts reside, there is heard a rush of wind. A giant Black/Gold dragon lands next to the petite vampress.
As both let their heads and minds touch, an aurora surrounds them both. The brilliance of this light rivals even that of the sun high in the skies of noon. The dragon's concern for his mistress radiates, although even he knows that to deter her intent would do no good. He laughs fondly at the memories of how his mistress's own mate can't control the creature, once her heart is set on helping those she cares for.
With a gentle pat on the great dragon's head, UpbeatSweetie sits herself upon his shoulders. And they take flight, following barely seen thread, towards it's source. As they move swiftly through the veils, time and meaning lose all perspective. The veils shift and move, hypnotizing those of weaker minds, trying to ensnare those unwary into dieing in their colors and forms. UpbeatSweetie feels the pull of these ancient pathways, and remembers the days they were traveled safely. But it was corrupted, as darker forces within humans learned to twist and bend the ancients magics. Of how they had sought wealth and power over their kinsmen, and instead discovered death and misery. And how they'd willing brought it to the human's world, and along with it destruction.
UpbeatSweetie feels for the seals they had placed, trying to contain all the darkness. Some still held, some were breaking, yet others had been opened.
"No wonder things have become as they are now. War, brother against brother, sister against sister. Clan against clan. Oh Teether, I hope we are in time. If he does what I believe he intends, all may be lost. Even the misery others feel right now, will not compare to what will come if his plan comes to fruition. "
The shifting veils slowly start changing around them. The colors wink in and out. Each time becoming darker, less brilliant. And finally, all around them is shifting grey and blackness. Even the air itself carries the taint of decay, death, and loss.
"Here my friend. Here is his liar. Wait for me to return. If I don't, than take what I've come for, and return to the Mystical Realms. You'll know what to do. Let nothing harms your charge and ensure the old ways are re- established. " UpbeatSweetie climbs off the dragon's back. As she goes to walk past him, he suddenly moves himself in front of her protectively.
"No my friend, I must do this. I understand your concern, but if it's to happen, than it's ordained to be so."
With these words, she proceeds to step around him to approach the door before her, stopping short. In front of her is a group of demons staring in awe at the magnificence of the dragon before them. Slowly, they notice the small female beside the dragon, and a look of glee and malice alight their faces.
"I'd not do what you fiends intend, unless your prepared to meet your ending. My friend here has done long without the taste of your kind. And to tempt him, is to tempt his hunger. "
Cautiously, the demons look at the dragon again. But the desire to taste the blood of the lady before them, tempts them too much. Quickly they separate, hoping to flank the dragon and his charge. While one group goes after the dragon, the other charges the lady. With a roar, the dragon ignores the others, lunging instead between his companion and her pursuers. The screams of the demons are heard barely, as he efficiently destroys with a sudden burst of flames.
UpbeatSweetie slowly approaches the granite door. As she traces her hand lightly over the ancient symbols, and the door slowly yields to her chants, she's dimly aware of her companion pursuing the last of the demons.
"Eat well my son, but return shortly. As I hope to return swiftly. And that which I seek, even more swiftly. "
A dragon's laughter and song are heard in the stillness of the veils, as the vampress steps into the darkness. It is time to reacquaint herself with the past, and bargain a deal with the ancients themselves.