BRI: Chance, Summer Isles was just invaded, it was overrun.
First Five Minutes Written Out
Chance looks at her in disbelief. Shakes his head and looks down, ‘why would anyone want to do that?’ is the first thing to cross his mind thinking it couldnt be worth all that much. But it has to be Thorn Gate, they have to be making their move.
He walks over to this beautiful woman who practically raised him with his mom and hugs her again. She buries her head into his chest crying. “I lost everything…” she murmurs in between a few cries.
After a while, she tries to get herself under control. Chance gets her a few napkins to help with her cleanup. “I don’t know much more than that. I was woke up, led down to the throne room and Helynne stood there with Cassie and Xavier. They were talking about the attack.” She says as she looks down and grips her napkins tighter “She was in bad shape, Chance, they urged her to go to the Temple but she wanted to talk immediately.”
She starts to shake her head and looks over to you, “They asked me to leave and they will get me later. I didn’t know what to do so the first person I thought of was you. I had to see you and tell you.”
She starts to take deep breaths and walks over to the railing looking out over your backyard. She scans and looks back at you, “what the hell is going on here?” she asks seeing someone at the well and remembering being stopped at his door by some mysterious person.
Took Chance a few seconds to realize she was talking, being in deep thought. “I’m a wanted man apparently, this is my protection” waving his hand over the yard.
She shakes her head, and turns around. “We should get back, find out the extent of this..” Britney says finishing up her eye and nose wiping.
Chance walks over, grabs her hands and looks into her eyes. “Before things get any further, I wanted to apologize for yesterday…” Puts her hands in his.
She snorts a little, “I am not going to lie, that hurt… but it’s something you have done your whole life. You would get something in your head and nothing was going to stop you; leaving damage in your wake.” She looks down at your hands intertwined, “I know I can be a bit much but I really missed you.”
Chance lifts her chin, leans in and the two of them kiss. It was a soft sweet kiss. “I missed you terribly” he says, pauses and looks down for a second, then back up “You deserve so much more than some emotionally stunted youngster who can’t seem to do anything right.”
“With this crazy tragic news, the first thing you do is apologize to me about being a jerk” She stares into your haunting eyes, tilts her head and smiles. “I really have missed you.” Britney wraps her arms around the quarter elf and they embrace for a minute.
“We should get going” she says adjusting her clothes a bit looking around, “Lets get back to the Castle.”
Chance nods and leads the blonde woman through the loft. He stops a moment to grab the vial that Khamyra handed him. They both go down the stairs and to the front door. Opening the door he is greeted by who he remembers as ‘dash.’
“M’Lord? Everything ok?” The shorter twitchy man says looking out from under his hood.
Chance nods and walks him over to the side of his house. “Stay here, check in on the blonde elf in her room in the house every few hours ok?” He hands him the vial “She needs a bit of this in her tea, twice a day.”
Dash takes the vial, nods and looks up.
“Her name is Novalee, and she is VERY important to me. Do not fail me.” Chance says with his eyes turning to slits in warning.
Dash nods “Consider it done M’Lord.”
Britney is already on her horse, and Chance walks to the pen, gets Toby ready and the two of them ride to Camerondale.
They get to Camerondale, it is about 5:30 in the morning, everything is still a bit wet from condensation, some fog here and there and a chill in the air. They drop off the horses and walk hand in hand to the castle, and into the entryway.
A guard sees the both of them and he nods, opening the double doors and letting them into the throne room. They enter and the doors close and lock after them.
Chance looks around, it’s fairly dim in the room. The King is on his throne, leaning forward, hands clasped up to his forehead. Cassie and Xavier are standing by Helynne who is sitting in a chair, and she looks rough. A monk seems to be gathering things and heading out of the throne room. Prince Bozutto is looking over things on the far end of the main table, they look like maps and such.
They all look up when you two enter. Britney and Helynne’s eyes meet and they walk to each other and embrace, both them starting to tear up. Chance stands in the middle of the room, clenching his hands and his jaw. The realization that his home, his childhood home was invaded and all he wants to do now is crack some skulls.
Cassie walks over to the quarter elf and stops, looking him over. “I swear you grow everytime I see you.”
She was right, after yesterday’s fight, everything is fitting tighter again. Chance just sighs internally figuring, just more bullshit he has to deal with.
“I was just going to send it to you when I found out…” She grabs his hand and looks “You are no longer in the Black Ward.” She looks at him with a little sorrow in her eyes.
The Quarter Elf just shakes his head, staring straight ahead, anger on his face and in his eyes. A few fluctuates of light from his eyes as subtle as it was, it was there.
“I hate to ask, but the monk could not do anything for Helynne, and they really don’t know why,” Cassie says letting his hand go, “Could you try and heal her, she is in a lot of pain.”
Chance nods and heads over to Helynne. Britney steps aside and he stands in front of her. “So who are you?” Helynne looks through the dimly lit room and then her realization. “Whoa, what? Chance?”
Britney nods her head, “lots to catch up on Helynne, lots,” Britney pats your shoulder and walks towards the King who hasn’t moved since you entered.
“Helynne, why don’t we talk over here?” Chance says, guiding her to the far corner. Helynne looks around and reluctantly follows. Half of her face bruised, a black eye, torn blood soaked armor, and wrappings around her stomach.
“Chance, you look much taller and bigger, what the hell?” blinking her eyes, not sure she can trust her eyesight.
“I know, it just seems to be happening” He says, taking off the necklace, and turns around. “Helynne, it’s still me, ok? I just will look a little different.”
She shrugs her shoulders and almost scoffs until she sees his eyes, glowing a fiery blue. She takes a step back “what the…” she blurts out and some people glance over considering the room was practically silent.
Chance touches her head and he gets a slight sick feeling but powers through it, he concentrates feeling power flow through him. Helynne stands there, scared stiff, with Chances hand on her.
The Champion didn’t realize that the entire room started to glow a vibrant blue, and his efforts made his Champion power flow brightly.
Helynne finally backs off, and Chance goes to one knee panting.
“Goddammit, there is poison in her wounds, they must have laced their weapons with poison so she could not be healed.” He gulps and ends up eating the poison with nothing to transfer it into. He feels ill and stays on one knee, trying not to vomit.
The Captain of the Isles looks over herself, and the stomach wound is gone, all her scratches healed. “What the hell just happened…” She turned around to see the entire room staring over. Most were not surprised, but one person was floored.
Prince Bozutto slowly walks towards chance, then looks around to everyone else. “What was that?” He arrives at Chance who is trying to stand, feeling a bit dizzy. The Prince looks up to him and marvels at his still glowing eyes. The Prince turns around and gives everyone a scolding look, “You all knew about this? What is he, some kind of High Priest?”
“M’Lord, I am standing right here, ask me anything,” He tries to bow, stumbles a bit “No disrespect.”
The King was in an embrace with Britney, both of them emotional. “That is something for another day” Jerry walks to the middle of the room, “Cassie, Xavier lets get this going before the day dawns on the city.”te
They nod and walk to the floor. Bozutto, still not sure of the quarter elf, hesitantly walks back to his table. Just then the doors open and Captain Harlow walks in. The doors close and get locked.
Xavier looks over “just in time Captain, please join us.” Xavier clears his throat and his sister walks next to him.
Harlow walks over to the one table with the Prince glances over and see’s Chance glowing like a campfire and she raises an eyebrow, wondering what the hell he is doing there.
“We all know Summer Isle was invaded, and there is little doubt it is Thorn Gate.” The Duke says looks at his sister.
“Yes, but we don’t know the extent of the attack, did they lay ruin or just capture people on the island? Helynne said she guided a few people away, she wanted to join the defense but Morty told her to get away, someone has to let Camerondale know ” Cassie responded, looking around “Only a few were able to escape by boat and get here.”
Chance perks up a bit when he hears Morty’s name as he walks closer to the group, still feeling the effects of the poison. He doesn’t dare put his necklace back on.
Helynne looks defeated and ashamed while tears start to fall. Just standing there, hands clasped in front, she can’t look at anyone right now, especially Chance.
“As far as we know, they do not know anyone escaped so this information is top secret. We are lucky no ships from our realm were heading to the Isles, so that is a relief. But this happened 3 days ago so…” Xavier recounts looking around.
The King puts his hands up, looks around the room and everyone stops to listen.
“There has been a few times in my life when I know things for certain. This is one of them. We knew Thorn Gate was getting itchy but we had no idea they would make such a bold and reckless move. Make no mistake about this. We have made a declaration of war with Thorn Gate not 30 minutes ago, but we will not release this information for 3 days. But when this starts to roll, they better put on the big boys pants because we are going to make them pay dearly…” The king says, almost in a growl, eyes turning to slits, pulling his hands down and clenching his fists.
Turn Based Starts Here
Chance: standing there listening as I am clenching my fists and trying to regain my balance from taking the poison
DMaster: The King raises his eyebrows a bit.
KIN: We are getting the gang back together.
he says with a sly smirk.
KIN: Heroes of the Realm, we call on you again.
Xavier and Cassie nod, then oddly Cassie & Xavier are looking at you.
KIN: We need someone else who knows that island inside and out.
He glances over to you.
Chance: Chan: I’m in.
DMaster: KIN: I am not sure we could of stopped you from going anyways.
Britney walks over to you and takes your hand, stands next to you
Chance: Chan: I can’t promise any of those Thorn Gate goons will leave that island…
Eyes grow to slits, jaw clench.
Chan: alive.
DMaster: The King smiles at you.
KIN: That seals the deal, the three leave immediately.
The Captain starts to protest but the Kings overwhelming glare stops her.
CAS: Chance, go home, pack, get ready and head back as soon as possible. Do not tell anyone where you are going and keep a hod up when you put it on. Take your horse to the south stables, head to the water… we will be there waiting.
Harlow walks over to Jeramiah and starts to talk.
Chance: Chan: I will be back as soon as I can just hope I don’t stick out too much looking like this.
DMaster: Prince Bozutto looks up, still looking at Chances eyes and then realizing…
BOZ: Oh no… you are going to take the schooner? That rickety old Augustian boat?
CAS: We have to, its the fastest boat… well anywhere, and it will shave 6-8 hours on our time, it should hold up.
Looking at Xavier who gives her a “sure” look.
XAV: Well, we are good swimmers anyways.
The throne room turns quiet, all anyone hears is Helynne balling at the far table.
Chance: I bow to everyone in the room and give Britney a small hug.
Chan: I will make this right Britney.
DMaster: She hugs back.
BRI: Just be careful Chance.
She kisses your cheek.
Chance: smile as she does.
Chan: you know careful isn’t part of me.
Walk over to Helynne put my hand on her shoulder.
Chan: it is gonna be okay Helynne.
DMaster: She shakes her head. She is trembling.
HEL: I failed everyone… (she says inbetween sobs_).
Britney comes in and puts her arms around her.
HEL: I am sorry Chance I am sorry…
Chance: Chan: You never need apologize to me.
my hand is still on her shoulder as I smile at her.
Chan: warning us, telling us is crucial. This could of went on for weeks without us really knowing. You did us all a great service.
DMaster: She continues to ball. Britney looks up and smiles at you.
BRI: Chance you need to go… speed is essential.
Cassie and Xavier disappear into the royal double doors.
Chance: Chan: I am on my way.
shoot Britney a smile as I leave the throne room and quickly head to the stables.
DMaster: you jump on Toby and start out. The sun is just starting to rise, you ride hard to your home.
Chance: put Toby in the pen as I come upon my house.
DMaster: You see someone there you’ve never seen before but they kneel when you get close and then you go into the house. Novalee is sitting with a blanket around her sipping tea. Another Dark Society member standing across from her.
Chance: Chan: Novalee.
walk over to her and give her a big hug.
DMaster: She glances up, gives a short smile and hugs back. The back door opens and in walks Khamyra and Dash in the middle of a conversation.
KHA: You said he just left with a blonde woman.
DAS: Yes…
Both look up and see you. Khamyra gives you a WTF look.
Chance: Rubbing Novalee’s back.
Chan: I am right here, and I am not staying long.
DMaster: KHA: Where the hell did you go?
She walks up to you.
Chance: Chan: My hometown has been invaded.
Slap my forehead realizing what I just said.
DMaster: KHA: Whoa, whoa, whoa… Wait what?
The 3 other people, including Novalee look at you surprised.
Chance: Realizing what I just did I’ll stand up shake my head.
Chan: This is privileged information, you can’t say anything to anyone, understand?
Look at everyone in the room. Start to walk to the loft.
Chan: just keep that information on the down low and take care of Novie for me.
DMaster: Khamyra shaking her head starts to walk off after you.
KHA: Oh no… What is going on? Where are you going?
Novalee smiles just a little and barely eeks out.
NOV: Now, now, kids…
Chance: Wheel around, my eyes turn to slits and confront her.
Chan: I am on a time crunch, Warlock… now leave me be so I can gather my things and get going.
DMaster: Everyone looks around in surprise at your actions and tone.
Chance: I start walking up to my loft, getting my armor and weapons.
DMaster: Khamyra follows you.
KHA: Holy fuck, this is Thor Gate isn’t it? Does this have anything to do with the poisoning?
Stops and things, her Onyx Elf brain going a mile a minute.
KHA: What you are going to just jump on a boat, or what? Head south? Who are you going with? You better not be going where I think you are! You know that will be an epicenter for Thorn Gate and you are like enemy number one for them right now!
Chance: Chan: ENOUGH!
Yell it loud. Turning around, get in her face, eyes still slits.
Chan: Listen to what I am saying Warlock, I have no time for this. I need someone here to take care of Novie, I have to take care of my own, personal, things.
DMaster: The voices echo through the house. Your voice was of a growl that made everyone’s hair stand up on end. Khamyra with big eyes, backs up a bit.
KHA: Warlock? Since when did you start calling me that?
Chance: Say under my breath.
Chan: I am in no mood for the third degree and you are getting on my last nerve. Just follow my orders.
Start putting my armor on.
DMaster: She stands there, arms crossed staring at you.
KHA: Tough. You don’t expect me to drop it after you traipse in here and drop a bomb like that
Chance: Growl a bit. Keep packing.
DMaster: KHA: Why are you leaving so fast, why are you…
Chance: Throw anything I can against the wall, hard.
DMaster: An empty candle stick holder slams and busts against the wall making it shatter. Your eyes are ablaze and you slowly look over to Khamyra.
Chance: Chan: Enough of this!
Stand, back to her, tense and slowly shaking my head.
Chan: I have not asked you for anything, so I am asking now and it’s one goddamn thing. Take care of Novalee. Is that so hard to accomplish? Just do it Warlock!
DMaster: She backs up a bit, hurt a bit by your words and tone. The voice the shatter the growl echoed through the house and everyone was looking up to the loft. Khamyra’s eyes wide, starting to look down. The place is dead quiet except you packing your bags. She turns and runs down the stairs without saying another word and out the door she goes.
Chance: I finish putting my armor on and grab whatever weapons I have. Grab a few other things I feel I will need. Finish packing, shake my head and go down the stairs.
DMaster: Dash walks up to you.
DAS: We have started her on the liquid, m’lord.
Looks at your baggage.
DAS: Safe travels.
Chance: Chan: Thank you Dash, take good care of her for me.
Walk over to Novalee and give her a kiss on the head.
Chan: Get better Novie, ok?
DMaster: She gives you a small hug back giving you a scared and worried look.
Chance: Walk out of the house and go back to the pen, lead Toby out, then hop up on him and ride him back to the city with my hood up.
DMaster: The sky was breaking with a bit of amber light, a bit chilly and Toby is running through grass with some heavy dew on it. You get to the southern stables, you can see a figure standing there, bags around them. As you get off the horse, you notice Cassie is there with a hood over her.
Chance: Lead Toby to the open pen area.
DMaster: Xavier walks from around back.
XAV: Chance, I paid for the horses for 2 weeks, your…
He stops to look at your horse
XAV: Beautiful horse!
Cassie nods as Xavier gives the horse a few pets.
Chance: Chan: thank you its from the ranch in Rockdale that I think was owned by my birth mom before she died.
kind of look down for a minute and then back up.
DMaster: They glance at each other.
CAS: Something to talk about for the next 2 days.
XAV: Lets go, the schooner should be ready by now.
Chance: nod at them both, make sure toby’s in and walk with them.
DMaster: You walk for about 5 minutes, and an old dock has this odd looking ship. Its about 20-25ft long, thin and has weird sails. By now the day is dawning, in the far distance you can here the crier.
CAS: There she is.
XAV: She… this is a she?
CAS: Sure.
nudges her brother as they approach. There is a man there.
CAS: Captain?
He nods.
XAV: Lets go.
You three jump in the boat.
Chance: Chan: here is hoping I don’t get sick on the way.
Regretting saying that as I am sure my stomach turns.
DMaster: Cassie looks at you and frowns a bit.
CAS: Damn forgot about that.
The Captain and Xavier works the rigging and it’s a choppy bouncy send off.
CAP: That was much more rough than I anticipated.
Chance: and here it comes… or should I say here it comes UP.
DMaster: You head over to the side of the boat and throw up. The Captain and Xavier cringe and look away. Cassie rolls her eyes. The wind picks up… picks up a lot, you notice the speed you are going already. Cassie walks over to you. Grabs your hand, does that thing again and at least your stomach settles a little.
Chance: Chan: maybe someday I will get my sea legs.
Shake my head knowing this is just more shittery I am going to deal with on this journey.
DMaster: She nods her head.
CAS: Yeah… maybe not.
Shakes her head. Cassie grabs the sacks and heads down to the lower level. Its mostly cloudy, about 55-60 degrees with a decent wind.
Chance: lean on the rail and just lookout.
DMaster: Xavier walks over.
XAV: Keep your hood up, we don’t want to take any chances.
He stands next to you and takes a deep breath.
XAV: Love this boat.
Chance: Shake my head a little.
Chan: I still am not fan of boats (scoff a little) so yeah I saw Toby and something in me just told me I had to have him.
DMaster: XAV: He couldn’t of been cheap, beautiful horse.
You both talk a bit about the horse.
XAV: Well head down find a hammock and put your things where you can find them.
Chance: Nod at him.
Chan: will do Xavier
smile a bit and head down to the lower level.
DMaster: Cassie is down there, organizing some papers, It’s a bit cramped, you have to duck a little.
Chance: duck down a little and look for a hammock and a place to put the rest of my stuff.
DMaster: You pick one, put your stuff away.
CAS: We will sleep in shifts, no more than two at a time, its get stuffy down here, like it is now.
Shakes her head and she stops to look around. A weird wind noise is apparent.
CAS: Ohhh I hope this girl can make it there.
Pats one of the beams in the middle of the galley. Cassie looks at you.
Chance: Chan: well Cassie you won’t have to worry about me needing sleep.
DMaster: CAS: Can you put that necklace on, I was going to ask before, It made me dizzy.
Chance: Chan: Strike that, I forgot. I am not sure if it is safe to with the poison.
DMaster: She smirks a bit, I think that poison went over board with whatever you ate last night.
Chance: Chan: well only one way to find out.
carefully put the necklace on.
DMaster: you feel sea sick, but nothing else.
Chance: breath a deep sigh of relief.
Chan: well now that should make you feel better around me Cassie.
DMaster: She touches your arm and smiles.
CAS: Thank you
Chance: Chan: but at some point this will probably be coming off again you know.
DMaster: CAS: We are counting on that.
Chance: Chan: I am gonna do everything in my power to get my hometown back, if not for me for Britney and for Camerondale.
DMaster: She smiles softly as she rolls up a few parchments.
CAS: Im not worried about that, we will get it back, I am just worried about the loss of life.
She sighs, and walks up the stairs .
Chance: I walk back up top and just lookout over the water.
DMaster: Cassie and Xavier are talking looking over a parchment. The boat does seem to be moving pretty quickly. Xavier heads down the stairs. After a few moments he then sticks his head out from the top.
XAV: Uh, Chance?
He beckons you, you see Cassie is eating an apple at the front of the ship.
Chance: turn and look at Xavier, follow him down.
DMaster: He gives you a look and points to the back. There stands Khamyra trying to look innocent.
XAV: Lucky I recognized her, otherwise we’d have our first casualty.
Chance: Eyes turn to slits, grit my teeth. shaking my head.
Chan: You got to be fucking kidding me.
DMaster: The Duke walks up close to you and says quietly.
XAV: I see you and Cass getting along, so I’ll give you a minute or two to figure this out.
Gives you both a look, shrugs his shoulders.
XAV: Better be good.
Walks up the stairs.
Chance: Walk over to her, glaring at her.
Chan: I asked for one thing…
DMaster: She crosses her arms and looks at you.
Chance: Chan: ONE thing Warlock. This is not some game, and this is not cute. This is beyond serious, and important to me. You are doing nothing to help the situation, and what the hell do you think you are doing?
Huff and slam my hand against a beam.
DMaster: She looks up defiant but a little shocked at how angry you seem to be.
KHA: Protecting you.
Chance: Keep glaring at her, shaking my head.
Chan: One simple request, One. Maybe I need to rethink this society, because I really do not need all this bullshit.
Turn and walk a bit away, still shaking my head. Then turn quickly and look at her.
Chan: How IS Novalee doing then? Hmmm?
DMaster: She gives you a look, a bit more concern on her face this time around.
KHA: How did you think I’d allow you to go into the lions den without me? You’re insane if you think we would of just shrugged our shoulders and let you go alone.
Chance: Chan: Dammit Khamyra, this is not your callto make, it is not the societies no matter what you think your importance is, and I am not alone.
Scoff and turn a bit, smirk a little.
Chan: No offense, the Baroness and Xavier are called Heroes of the Realm for a reason. They are head and shoulders above anything the Society has to offer, including you…
DMaster: That comment throws her a little and she looks down.
Chance: Give her another evil look.
Chan: This is MY battle, its my home town and it is supposed to be secret, like very very secret!
Shaking my head and lean on a pole in the galley.
DMaster: She looks at you a little, then away.
KHA: Listen. I had to make the decision fast, you were flying around and making no sense. Thats why the boat almost capsized when it took off, I had to jump in while you guys were pushing off.
Chance: Chan: This is not good. Not good at all. Cassie is going to lose her shit and she has every right to.
Look down and sigh loudly.
Chan: I trusted you Khamyra…
Then look at her.
DMaster: Those words hit her and she sighs, looks a bit a ways.
Chance: Chan: Is anything I say anymore mean anything to you… or the Society.
Growl a little rub my temples, walk a bit aways.
Chan:How am I going to explain this to Cassie?
DMaster: She dips her head, and is quiet for a while.
KHA: You don’t, because I will.
Chance: Chan: oh sure I can see this gonna go, ‘I am the Warlock…’
Trying to mimic her voice. Look over to her and shake my head.
Chan: Its a good thing you are the Warlock. You will need some serious magic to not get thrown overboard.
DMaster: She looks shocked at that comment, then nods her head.
KHA: Lets go explain this then.
She grabs your hand, power surges through both of you.
Chance: Take my hand out of hers and give her another resting bitch face look, try to ignore that feeling I get when the power flows through us. Sigh a bit.
DMaster: She stops for a second seeing you take your hand away and that just makes her push forward more. You two walk up on the deck. Xavier sees you and nudges Cassie, Cassie turns in mid bite, sees her and her eyes grow huge.
CAS: Chance! what the FUCK?
She throws the apple over the side of the boat, face already flushing..
Chance: Chan: Just wait a minute, lets just talk first before people get launching into the Othellian Sea?
look down a bit and then back up, look over to Khamyra.
DMaster: Both of them walk over to you, Xavier has kind of a dopey grin.
Chance: Chan: Cassie and Xavier allow me to introduce you to Khamyra. She is my protector and advisor.
DMaster: Xavier doesn’t look all that mad, but Cassie on the other hand, steam coming out her ears.
KHA: This is all MY doing… he had no idea I was going to sneak on the boat.
CAS: How in Animaxes name did you get on the boat, unless you were stowed away before we even brought it out…
Cassie looks perplexed as well as angry. The Duke remembers.
XAV: You came to the wedding with Chance, correct?
Then Cassie remembers…
CAS: Ahhh, That’s where I know you from.
Chance: Chan: yes she came to wedding with me.
DMaster: CAS: This is bad… real bad.
XAV:Now wait Cass, lets see what she has to say.
Cassie is fuming, She crosses her arms, taps her foot stares at you slowly shaking her head.
KHA: (sighs) I am a Warlock.
Xavier reacts to that. Cassie’s eyes grow to slits.
CAS: Sneak on the boat and now you start joking around.
She starts for the Onyx elf but Xavier pulls her back. She gives her a fiery look. Khamyra a bit surprised takes a step back.
CAS: If you even try to cast a spell, I’ll throw you over board.
Chance: Look down and shake my head. This. This is going swimmingly.
DMaster: KHA: Just… wait, want to know how I got on the boat?
She grabs some goop from her pouch, rubs it on her wrists. Cassie recognizes spell components and starts to unsheathe her weapon. Xavier stops her, and gives his sister a look. Cassie gives Xavier a fierce look rips her arm away, but by the time she turns back; Khamyra does her symbol, says a word and poof! She disappears.
Cassie cringes and then looks around. Xaviers eyes are real big.
XAV: That was pretty awesome.
Cassie hits him.
CAS: NOT awesome, it could of blew us all to pieces, ruined everything!
Chance: Chan: Cass. You don’t know the whole story yet
Looking at her.
Chan: okay Khamyra, please become visible again.
DMaster: KHA: Already am.
She is directly behind Cassie and Xavier making them jump.
CAS: Bajeebus, goddammit!
Khamyra goes on to explain how she can cast magic safely and both of them listen.
Chance: Trying to read Cassie as Khamyra explains
DMaster: Cassie gives you another death stare, grabs Xaviers arm and they walk below deck.
KHA: That went well… Kind of… ahhh hell.
She looks at you.
KHA: You ok?
Chance: Chan: why do you ask? Beside the fact me and boats don’t get along .
DMaster: She smiles a little.
KHA: Yes. It doesn’t look like you travel well.
She grabs her book and starts reading. After a few minutes the elf walks over to you, puts her hand out.
KHA: Grab my hand.
Chance: slowly grab her hand.
DMaster: you see the sparks and electricity exchange.
KHA: Put your hand on my chest.
She smiles just a bit after saying that, but continues to concentrate.
Chance: blush a bit but do as she says.
DMaster: She puts her hand on your chest. She closes her eyes and starts to murmur words you do not understand. The power feels amaze-balls; the world starts to go quiet. Its like you are in a grotto, palm trees around and a waterfall cascading down.
KHA: Do you see that?
Chance: Chan: I do, what the hell?
DMaster: KHA: Where is this place? It’s in your memories. It’s beautiful.
Chance: A secret grotto on the island me and… well I used to visit.
DMaster: KHA: Think of it when you start to feel ill, it will set your aura straight, settle your stomach and allow you to focus.
Chance: Chan: This is unreal… amazing.
DMaster: You both stop at the same time, your eyes meet. She smiles softly
Chance: shyly turn my gaze from her eyes but has a small smile on my face
DMaster: As you turn you notice Xavier and Cassie standing there, eyes wide, mouths are wide open
CAS: What the hell was that?
Khamyra turns from them and walks to the railing
Chance: looking over to Cassie and Xavier
DMaster: XAV: You two were like glowing with like lightning shuttering around you.
XAV: That was awesome.
Cassie gives him a look and shakes her head.
Chance: Shrugs shoulders and tilt head a little.
Chan: I am the champion. She is the Warlock. We both have power from him and we can do… special things together.
DMaster: Cassie looks at you and shakes her head.
CAS: Khamyra, can I speak with you?
Khamyra nods her head, and walks with Cassie down the stairs.
Chance: shaking my head, look over at Xavier.
Chan: I don’t know what to say.
looking down and then back up.
DMaster: XAV: Don’t say anything, she did what she thought was right…
Chance: Keep looking over the water, nod my head. Thinking of Summer Isle and tightening my fist. Try to calm down a bit.
DMaster: After about a half hour the two of them emerge.
DMaster: The two of them walk over, Cassie seems much more at ease.
XAV: You two work out your differences?
Cassie nods and Khamyra softly smiles. Khamyra tosses an apple to herself.
Chance: looking at both of them and softly smile.
Chan: well I am glad you both did.
looking over to Khamyra.
DMaster: CAS: She is quite talented, and powerful. She agreed to assist us on the mission.
Khamyra looks down and seems preoccupied.
Chance: walk over to Khamyra and slightly touch her shoulder.
DMaster: She looks up at you a bit of disappointment in her eyes.
Chance: Chan: are you okay?
looking down at her
DMaster: She nods then looks back at you.
KHA: I don’t know, I knew this was serious but I guess I didn’t get the enormity of this situation until I spoke with the Baroness.
She says and continues shifting a bit.
KHA: But, (she pauses) You were so angry, I could feel you, like in my soul, angry. I know I might of acted rash but…
Chance: Interrupting her.
Chan: I get it, but I asked you for one thing. You completely ignored me and did what you wanted anyways, like you didn’t even give a shit.
Stop and think.
DMaster: She sighs, leans a bit on the railing, her eyes welling up a bit. The lack of sleep and stress finally getting to her; now that it has calmed down.
Chance: Scoff a bit.
Chan: Well maybe I over reacted. Apparently you did give a big shit because you just risked your life for me. I don’t like how it went down, but looking back… you did what you thought was right. It was made to protect me, protect the timeline of our Lord.
DMaster: She nods, as she is getting herself under control.
KHA: Well, apparently someone is taking one wild shit somewhere.
Hands you an apple.
KHA: Have to keep up your strength.
Chance: Chuckle and then laugh.
Chan: a wordsmith I am not.
Just give her a small smile with a perplexed look. Take the apple and take a small bite while my hand is still on her shoulder as I look into her eyes.
DMaster: She smiles a little and walks away to the back of the boat and leans on the railing.
Chance: walk to the rail and lean on it as I eat my apple.
DMaster: 4 hours come and go, It is mid afternoon and Xavier walks over to you.
XAV: Later tonight we want to go over some things, like the “sunken Isle?” are you familiar with that?
Chance: Chan: Very, me and… Ferellus used to play there all the time.
Shake my head.
Chan: not the way I wanted to go back to the Isle. I was thinking it would be so that maybe I would surprise Britney with a visit. Not trying to get it back…
DMaster: XAV: Agreed, but this will allow you to then return, the way you want. Just an obstacle we will get over. (pauses) We will be going over our game plan tomorrow.
Takes a deep breath and looks around.
XAV: I’m going to try and get a few winks
He heads down the stairs.
Chance: keeps leaning on the rail deep in thought
DMaster: Khamyra walks over
KHA: How are you feeling?
Chance: Chan: besides angry and ready to bash some skulls?
(rolled) Pretty good actually, I don’t have any ill effects right now.
Chan: my stomach is feeling better actually
DMaster: KHA: So how is Ara?
Chance: Look at her and shrug my shoulders.
Chan: Well I know she liked the flowers Novalee gave her. Because you know that the elf has an uncanny way of knowing something happened between me and Ara…
DMaster: She looks at you oddly
KHA: OK. You gave her flowers… from Novalee. What do you mean something happened?
Chance: Chan: I confessed what she already knew, I told her me and Ara weren’t together
DMaster: Khamyra’s eye bulge, looks up to you.
KHA: What? No. Dammit, no. Why?
Chance: Chan: I don’t know after all I did I needed someone to talk to
gritting my teeth
DMaster: KHA: Chance, slow down, you and Ara… broke up?
Chance: Nod my head
Chan: yes… we did.
looking down
DMaster: She looks stunned as pain washes over her face.
KHA: Can I ask why?
Chance: Glance over at her, already regretting saying something I have yet to say.
Chan: everything that happened at the wedding. Mina saw me and you together…
Hands turning red as I grip the rail tighter
DMaster: KHA: Oh my God
she walks a little away, hands over her mouth, shaking her head.
KHA: Oh… Ara…
Chance: looking back up, walk over to her and touch her arm
DMaster: She doesn’t seem to react.
KHA: What have I done. I did it again. Why…
Chance: Chan: Khamyra, my actions caused this not yours, as you have reminded me I am still a kid and unfortunately that is what dumb thoughtless kids do.
Shake my head and look back over the water, lean on the railing.
DMaster: KHA: No Chance. I led you on… I was just swept up in the whole thing. She didn’t deserve any of this.
She sighs not knowing what else to say, her face is flushed.
Chance: Look back to her.
Chan: I was too. Swept up in the whole thing, I… still am.
DMaster: She stops at that comment, doesn’t move for a minute. Then she turns to you, looks into your eyes
KHA: I am so sorry
and she hugs you
Chance: Hug her back
Chan: It made me realize about all the things and people I care about. She said she needed someone who would put her first… I mean even if I wasn’t the Champion being black ward there were always things I couldn’t tell her and I couldn’t be there for her. She needs someone who can tell her everything and give her their whole heart.
sighs a bit as I am still hugging her and look down at her
DMaster: You couldn’t tell but you think she was crying a little. She steps back, dips her head down and walks down the stairs to the bottom of the boat.
Chance: thinking to myself that could have went better, go to the back of the boat and find a place to sit and get lost in my thoughts
DMaster: 4 more hours go by, the sun is setting on the water. Cassie and Xavier bring up a few empty barrels and some stools. She whips out a map and beckons you and they sit.
Chance: walk over to them and then look at them both trying to refocus my thoughts.
DMaster: you three go over the map of the islands, hidey spots, etc Khamyra joins shortly after looking over everything.
Chance: trying not let my thoughts drift as we go over the map, pointing over all the hidey spots that I remember.
DMaster: XAV: There are quite a few, I like that door by those docks you found during that freak storm.
CAS: Me as well, hidden, enough space and we can cover it too.
They thank you and you all chit chat, Cassie brings up some food and you all eat. The night falls and Cassie heads down to take a quick nap.
Chance: go back to where I was sitting at the back of the boat, since I am not feeling tired yet and get lost in my thoughts
letting my thoughts drift to Finster.
DMaster: Khamyra walks over
KHA: Not tired yet?
Chance: Shake my head.
Chan: too much on my mind.
DMaster: She sits down next to you.
KHA: Talk to me. What about?
Chance: Take a moment, sigh.
Chan: everything. My home town could be leveled, or worse held captive, sold as slaves or worse yet killed. I was kicked out of the Black Ward because I am now tied into Finster and for fucks sake I grew again.
DMaster: She nods her head.
KHA: That armor is tight as a drum on you. (she stands up) Take it off a second, let me have a look at it.
Chance: Stand up, take off the armor as she says and let her look at it.
DMaster: Her eyes grow big and she smiles.
KHA: That crafty little elf.
You see the onyx elf mess with a few things, straps all over the place.
Chance: Chan: Uhhh Khamyra, I still have to wear this.
looking over as she messes with the armor.
DMaster: KHA: Ara made this armor didn’t she?
Chance: Chan: yes she did.
Chan: was my little surprise before the ward let me go.
DMaster: KHA: take the rest of it off, I bet she did it to everything.
Chance: take off the rest.
DMaster: She fidgets with things, she eyes you up and starts putting it on you.
KHA: She made the straps extra long and had an extra hole on each one, allowing it to expand.
Khamyra shaking her head.
KHA: I need to hire her for my armor.
Chance: smile at that.
Chan: well you aren’t growing like me(smirking)
DMaster: KHA: Goddam the jokes…. It’s probably not a good time either, I just can’t.
smirks.
Chance: Shoot her a smile.
DMaster: Xavier walks over.
XAV: Ohhh am I interrupting something.
Khamyra shakes her head.
Chance: Chan:Nope. Khamyra has been helping with my armor since I grew again. Seems Ara planned ahead for if I did.
DMaster: He nods and walks to the front of the boat. She is done as she clasps the last one.
KHA: Not a perfect fit, but it’s better than before.
She caresses the armor hits your skin & zap.
Chance: shooting her a look, trying not to looking directly into her eyes
DMaster: Xavier looks over
XAV: Cass is up, one or both of you, go try and get some sleep
Chance: Chan: I think you should go try to get some sleep Khamyra.
DMaster: Cassie walks up mumbling about being too stuffy. Khamyra looks at you, grabs your hand and leads you down to the bottom. She points the biggest hammock.
KHA: That is yours, I’ll be over here.
Chance: Chan: alright guess I am not going to win this argument.
smirk at her.
DMaster: She jumps in and she flips and falls out. CLUNK. Lands on her hands and knees. She looks stunned
Chance: Chan: Ohhh Khamyra, you ok?
chuckle a bit as I say that. I will go to mine and ease into it.
DMaster: Completely embarrassed.
KHA: You didn’t see anything.
Chance: Nod head.
Chan: oh I saw everything(chuckling)
DMaster: you look up and she is standing next to you, she gives you a look and a sigh. She slides in besides you, finds herself in the crook of your shoulder and she cuddles in.
Chance: Slowly nod my head.
Chan: ummm comfortable?
DMaster: She closes her eyes.
KHA:(sigh) very
Chance: feels my face flushing, just close my eyes.
DMaster: she is being very careful to keep skin off skin. You maybe get an hour or two. Khamyra fell fast asleep.
Chance: just lay there and listen to her sleep.
DMaster: After what seems to be about 5-6 hours, Xavier walks down. He stops in his tracks, his eyes light up a bit. You notice him and your eyes meet. He is giving you a “should i leave you alone or not” look.
Chance: give him a look like the answer would be “leave” without moving too much so as not to wake Khamyra.
DMaster: He tiptoes to a sack, grabs some food and heads back up.
Chance: just keeping laying there listening to her sleep.
Wedmak (Wednesday) 6:00 AM
DMaster: She finally wakes up.
Chance: Chan: about time sleepy head.
DMaster: Your eyes meet, she smiles.
Chance: Chan: glad one of us can sleep.
DMaster: She frowns a bit.
KHA: Did you get any sleep?
Chance: Shrug my shoulders the best I can in a hammock.
Chan: maybe an hour or two
DMaster: KHA: Oh Chance, let me get out of this so you can get some sleep, I am sorry.
Chance: Chan: you don’t have to if you don’t want to.
looking into her eyes and smiling.
DMaster: She was in the middle of trying to get out, the hammock sways dangerously and she ends up straddling you. She looks at you.
KHA: Oops
Chance: Eyes get big with a grin on my face .
DMaster: She looks to both sides.
KHA: I hate these things… I am not good with them, they are evil
Chance: Raise one eyebrow while looking at her.
Chan: not as evil as you straddling me.
DMaster: She just now realizes it, looking down.
KHA: Well if I can stay.
She relaxes a bit and then lays her head on your chest.
Chance: lightly touch her hair being careful not to directly touch her. calm myself down and close my eyes.
DMaster: you drift off to sleep for an hour. You wake up with Cassie looking at the both of you with an eyebrow raised.
Chance: looking down to at Khamyra to see if she is still sleeping and look at Cassie and give a small smile.
DMaster: She isn’t, she looks up to you.
KHA: Oh you’re up, I was just listening to you sleep, it was… (she stops mid sentence) Someone is standing right behind me aren’t they?
Chance: Smile big and nod my head.
DMaster: Cassie standing there shaking her head.
CAS: I can come back.
Khamyra tries to move and she flips the damn thing and both of you go falling to the floor. CLUNK! Cassie’s eyes grow big and she lets out a laugh you never heard her ever laugh. Khamyra is draped across you as you are laying ass first on the ground. Xavier runs down and looks.
XAV: What was that?
He has a big smile after hearing his sister.
Chance: Look at Khamyra, starts laughing as well.
DMaster: Cassie is laughing so hard she cant breathe.
KHA: A name, I just need a name…
she gets up wipes off her clothes.
KHY: The name of who ever invented these, I will string him up by his tiny jigglers.
Khamyra is 10 shades of red, embarrassed .
Chance: gets up still laughing hard.
Chan: remind me that these are bad for you and when you get near them… RUN.
DMaster: CAS: I am sorry I didn’t mean to laugh, but the look on both your faces… was priceless.
she wipes a tear away
CAS: In a few I want us to go over the game-plan. Unfortunately right now it is a beautiful day out, I am really hoping for overcast.
Khamyra nods.
KHA: No moonlight.
Cassie nods back.
Chance: Chan: some of us I am sure want to regain our composure (look at the both of them) We will be up shortly Cassie.
DMaster: They both walk up.
KHA: That was embarrassing.
She playfully swats the hammock giving it an evil look.
Chance: Chan: so listening to me sleep? you were saying about that?
look over to her, as I look in her eyes .
DMaster: (DM: I rolled a 1 for her and sleep, so I made it that she has trouble with hammocks)
She looks back, your eyes meet. It’s like she wants to say something but she doesn’t.
KHA: Well we should see what our game-plan is
Chance: walk over to her, and grab her hand.
DMaster: she squeezes it and she uses both of her hands in yours.
Chance: Smile and enjoying the power flowing between us.
Chan: So what is it you want to say but won’t?
DMaster: She slowly shakes her head.
KHA: Not now. It probably wouldn’t be right, especially after what I did to Ara. I think we need to focus on the task at hand. I don’t want to muddy anything up.
She is tracing your hand with her finger, little sparks flying.
Chance: Chan: when the task at hand is done we are gonna talk more.
DMaster: She nods.
Chance: shake a little as she trace my hand.
Chan: let’s get up top before I want to keep you down here.
look into her eyes one more time.
DMaster: She looks into yours, smiles but quickly stops it and nods. she kicks at a hammock and you go up top.
Chance: ducking as I walk up top.
DMaster: Cassie looks at you both and sits up to the barrels. She is still giggling a little. Xavier has a smile on his face.
Chance: shoot Cassie a wink and Xavier a big grin .
DMaster: Xavier looks at his sister.
XAV: I haven’t heard you laugh like that in years.
KHA: Glad I could be of help.
she says monotone and playfully.
Chance: Chan: not my fault her and hammocks aren’t friends but I suppose it’s time to be serious.
changing my demeanor a bit
DMaster: you go over two game-plans. One for moonlight, more cautious & covert. No moonlight is a little more bold. Scouting patterns for the night. Khamyra will scout to the edge of the sunken isle, invisible and try to figure out how they are patrolling or if there is anyone on that isle. Later that night she can get to the main isle and give you a better breakdown.
Chance: Keep listening as they go over the game plan.
DMaster: CAS: The cap says we have been on the water for about a day or so, this schooner should get us in range in another day and a half. (she shuffles some papers) Which means it will be afternoon when we get close. So we will have to drop anchor away from sight.
Chance: Nod my head.
DMaster: CAS: When the sun sets we will take a rowboat in, hopefully it won’t sink,
A few other things are said, and everyone agrees. 4 more hours pass and nothing. You eat a little, feel sick, think of that grotto and you feel fine. You have idle chit chat with all three for the next 4 hours.
Chance: just maybe go sit at the back again.
DMaster: Nothing for the day. Everyone is getting antsy. The sun sets, the moon(s) rise making the water shimmer.
KHA: Want to go to sleep together again? You can protect me from those @$#% hammocks?
Chance: Flex.
Chan: of course someone has to protect you from the hammocks.
and let out a small chuckle.
Chan: let me get in first so you don’t flip us both over.
DMaster: she grabs your hand, power surges, feels amazing.
Chance: Chan: come on let’s get some sleep.
DMaster: rolling for the hammock.
You get in easy and simple, situate yourself. She tries to slide in, loses footing and BLAM, on the floor. (She rolls a 1)
Chance: Look at her and start laughing again.
DMaster: You are flat on your back and she is straddling you, hugging you, holding on for dear life.
Chance: wrap my arms around her, look into her eyes.
DMaster: She looks up and into your eyes.
KHA: I don’t know… what is wrong with me and these hammocks.
Chance: Chan: perhaps if I hold it for you until you can jump on it?
turning red as I realize how that came out
DMaster: She starts to giggle a little and it turns into a laugh. She is still looking into your eyes
Chance: still looking into her eyes as well.
Chan: let me rephrase that perhaps I should hold the hammock until you get in it.
DMaster: After a few tense moments.
KHA: Please tell me you feel it too?
She then realized what she said and turns red, giggles.
Chance: I touch her cheek.
DMaster: She leans into your touch, closes her eyes.
KHA: This is probably a bad idea but I can’t hold it in anymore.
She sits up, still straddling you, looks at you.
KHA: Since the wedding night, I haven’t been the same.
she starts.
KHA: I have been miserable.
Chance: Chan: I noticed.
Looking at her letting her doing the talking.
DMaster: She frowns a bit. She brings herself up a bit to get closer to you.
KHA: I feel horrible about Ara, but… but you have to feel it too right? (she takes a breath) Yeah the power, but I mean… this connection we have.
She shakes her head.
KHA: I realize this is not the time or place, but I just can’t stand not touching you, being near you… I don’t know… I am just being dramatic.
Chance: Chan: yes I feel the connection, I have since we first met.
DMaster: her eyes grow big, slight smile.
Chance: Chan: but I thought maybe it was me being young and thinking with ummm you know.
DMaster: She nods her head.
KHA: Well yeah that too, I am not blind, I am pretty hot
she smirks
Chance: Shoot her a look.
Chan: well I am not bad looking either(smirking)
DMaster: She shakes her head and starts to lean in.
KHA: You are definitely not hard on the eyes.
Chance: Chan: something about you makes me want to be near you and the thought of not touching you, it’s like I crave you.
DMaster: Her eyes look deep into yours. She leans in and your lips touch, you start to kiss. Power rushes back and forth, it’s like you are not even on Legon right now.
Chance: eyes get big, kissing her back, enjoying the wicked rush.
DMaster: you two kiss for a few minutes, she pulls up suddenly.
KHA: uhhh wow… wha… uhhh that was…
Chance: look up at her with a small smile.
DMaster: She sits up and jumps a little and then looks behind her.
KHA: Damn Chance, control him will you?
She laughs.
Chance: Shrug my shoulders, then look down.
DMaster: She breaths a bit and then grabs the pillow in the hammock and puts it on the floor, she pulls you down next to her and you two spoon.
KHA: Like I can sleep after that kiss (she says softly) and quit poking me in the back.
Chance: Laugh.
Chan: you think I can either(says softly)
DMaster: She turns around, face to face and starts kissing you again.
Chance: touch both sides of her face as we kiss. then move one of my hands to her back and move my hand down her back.
DMaster: She shivers as the electricity skips across her skin.
You hear some noise at the hatchway.
XAV: Hey… I hate to interrupt, but whatever you are doing down there it is lighting us up like a damn bonfire.
Her eyes grow big and she covers her mouth.
Chance: quickly move my hand from her back and smirk.
DMaster: she stands up, wobbles a little.
KHA: Sorry… sorry (panting)
Chance: Chan: sorry about that, perhaps we should save this for another time.
as I slowly get up and NOT get up.
DMaster: She shakes her head, she turns to you, gives you a deep kiss and she grabs the pillow and walks to the back of the boat. Leans up against the wall.
Chance: sigh and walk over to her.
Chan: we need to get some sleep.
DMaster: She nods.
KHA: I am going to try and sleep here.
eyeing up the hammocks and back at you.
KHA: I’m not going to tip us over again (she says with a little laugh)
Chance: Chan: well you know where I am if you change your mind.
DMaster: She nods and musefully responds.
KHA: Finster protect you from those things.
Chance: Chan: he need only protect me from you and those dangerous lips.
walk back over to mine and carefully get into my hammock .
Thuralay (Thursday) 7:00 AM
DMaster: you do just fine and actually get to sleep too. You are woken up by sloshing of the boat.
Chance: get out of the hammock carefully and look around.
DMaster: when you get up, Xavier and Cassie are in their hammocks too, Cassie is reading through a book, with a lantern over her head, Xavier looks to be asleep
CAS: (quietly) Squall hit us, it’s pouring up there, we are waiting it out down here… I hope this boat can make it.
Looks a little worried. She beckons you over.
Chance: Chan: it better make it (quietly).
walk over to her trying to be as quiet as possible, so as not to wake Xavier.
DMaster: CAS: Can I ask what you two were doing down here? Light was emanating from the damn floor boards, this blue flickering light…
She pauses.
CAS: Or do I want to know ?
Chance: face turns a bit red.
Chan: I apologize for that (quietly) it won’t happen again
DMaster: She smirks seeing your reaction.
CAS: Xavier was worried someone might see us and investigate
She nods and continues reading through a book
Chance: Since we are waiting it out I think I am gonna get a little more shut eye if I can.
DMaster: its real stuffy down there but better than being rained on, some water is coming through but it’s nothing bad.
Chance: tip toe back over to my hammock, lay back down and close my eyes and try to relax
DMaster: you doze on and off, but eventually you are wide awake. You can tell the boat is much calmer now. Cassie is asleep with the book open across her chest. Khamyra went past you and up the stairs and Xavier is tossing and turning in his hammock.
Chance: let them both sleep and tip toe up top needing some fresh air, looking around when I get up top.
DMaster: Its morning and its humid, sun shining. The deck is still wet. The northern horizon is black with clouds, the southern sky is clear.
Chance: looking to see where Khamyra is.
DMaster: She has just a shirt on and some underpants, she is taking water from the barrels and washing herself, her armor and such is on the deck.
Chance: turn around trying not to stare at her, lean on the rail and occasionally glance back at her.
DMaster: she sees you and smirks. She beckons for you.
Chance: walk over to her, remaining as calm as I can.
DMaster: You can see through her shirt, its wet, and she is cleaning herself.
KHA: Clean up Champ, might be the last time you can for a while.
Chance: nod my head, trying to hide the flush in my face looking at her.
start washing myself off. Occasionally look over to her
DMaster: She is done and puts on her armor, she looks over to you while you are washing.
KHA: Damn this is some humid heat bullshit.
shaking her head.
Chance: Nodding my head.
Chan: something you get use to if you live here all your life.
DMaster: She nods. The rest of the day goes normal, Xavier and Cassie have a solemn look on their face, you 4 go over the final ideas, scouting, reporting back, and waiting for another day for the 4 warships of troops to arrive.
The Captain pulls the sails and drops anchor, it’s about 3PM.
Chance: get my armor and gear on pull my hood back up as we go about the day.
DMaster: CAS: We are just out of visual range, we stay here until sunset.
Xavier looks to the sky.
XAV: Damn barely a cloud in the sky.
Cassie shakes her head.
Chance: Chan: guess we have to be more cautious. Not what we wanted but we have to deal with the card we were dealt.
DMaster: Xavier has this single lense thing he is looking through.
XAV: we will have to row more to the east, to land on the sunken isle. Let’s take the extra 15 minutes to row in wide of the northern shore when it’s time.
CAS: Agreed.
The captain is working on the rowboat, Khamyra is too, she looks a little worried looking at the boat that is in three parts and is somehow coming together.
KHA: This… well… this will be interesting.
Chance: looking at the rowboat, help where I can as well .
DMaster: Xavier also starts to help.
just one.
CAS: Son of a bitch, that doesn’t look like it will float.
she shakes her head.
XAV: We have time, we’ll make it work.
Chance: Helping still
Chan: we have to make it work Cassie.
DMaster: the day goes on and they test it, and it seems ok. Some water gets in but it’s not bad. The sun is setting and they keep working on it still. Eventually it’s time. They place it in the water… It looks good. Xavier gets in, and it’s ok, Khamyra throws him the jar of the glue like substance and he finishes the floor with it.
Chance: watching him finish the floor and waiting.
DMaster: The sun is down.
XAV: Lets go.
All three of you get in and it’s holding, but your feet are sticky. Sitting you row and it seems to be holding together ok.
Chance: row more towards the east as we talked about.
DMaster: you hit the shore where there is some debris, Xavier points you to the debris and the both of you grab it and cover the boat with it.
Chance: Chan: is this where I take the necklace off(quietly).
looking around after we finish covering the boat up.
DMaster: Cassie shakes her head.
CAS: No, your eyes will give it away. This is reconnaissance only for the next day and a half.
Chance: nod my head.
DMaster: Khamyra rubs the goo on her arms.
KHA: See you guys in a bit.
Chance: Chan: be careful(quietly).
DMaster: She smiles and winks at you. Waves a symbol, says a word and slowly she disappears. You can see the footprints in the sand, the three of you hole up against a sand dune.
XAV: Keep those elf eyes sharp Chance.
Chance: nod as I look around.
DMaster: After about ten minutes Khamyra shows back up panting.
KHA: I don’t see anyone on this island, but there is a giant bonfire on the isle across the way, the main island
CAS: They don’t think anyone got away, they would have had patrols if they did, right?
Xavier nods.
XAV: Unless they are just cocky… or setting a trap?
KHA: From what I could tell they were drinking, most looked like they were drunk already.
Chance: Chan: Sounds to me like they are celebrating.
with a scowl on my face.
DMaster: CAS: It’s been 5-6 days, it’s one long celebration. Xavier, Chance head south, along the shore, stay down, stay hidden, me and Khamyra will head north doing the same.
Both groups make it around and back, going past the docks.
CAS: Wasn’t there a hidden door in a dune around here Chance, let’s check that out.
Chance: Nod my head seeing if I remember where the dune was. Lead them to the area.
DMaster: It’s buried under dirt you start to dig and it appears. The symbol appears on the door and Khamyra grabs everyone and steps back.
KHA: That is the symbol of destruction, it’s very unstable…
CAS: Remember that storm chance, remember it?
Chance: Chan: I remember it all to well Cassie.
DMaster: Khamyre grabs some dust, throws it, traces a symbol and says “Gretkarshoon”.
the dust glows a bit, the symbol flickers a bit and fades.
KHA: Ok, thankfully it is dead.
Chance: smile at her.
DMaster: You finish digging out the door and head in. Its dank, colder moisture and smells of death.
XAV: Ayyye (cough) This will have to do though.
Chance: looking over to Xavier.
DMaster: XAV: Chance, Khamyra, go find some debri to put up against the door, help it stay hidden, then decide who is going to be on watch. You two have night watch on and off, we will take the day… the eyesight and all
Chance: nod my head.
Chan: let’s go Khamyra.
DMaster: The two of you walk out. Xavier opens the door as wide as it can, trying to air it out before they get hunkered down.
Chance: Head towards where I think we will find some debri to cover the door stealthily. Keeping hand near my sword as we move along.
DMaster: You find tons and bring it over, Khamyra is trying to hide the tracks.
You get it set up. Xavier is closing the door and looks at you two.
XAV: Both of you head down the middle of the isle make sure no one is there, be careful, head back when you are done.
She walks over to you, grabs your hand and looks up to you.
KHA: Shall we?
Chance: Nod my head to Xavier, look into Khamyra’s eyes and smile. Lead the way down the middle of the isle looking and scanning.
DMaster: You two search and there is nothing, you head back and tell Xavier, Cassie is working on papers.
CAS: Come in for a minute
Chance: come in as she says and look at her.
DMaster: Both you and Khamyra enter.
CAS: Tomorrow moon rise, we will have 2 full ships of rowboats coming in on the north of the main isle and the south. We…
She looks at Xavier.
XAV: We are the distraction.
CAS: We will engage and allow the hordes of Camerondale guards to flank them.
One warship with be sailing in north to the west shore, they will unload on the far island and make there way in.
XAV: I could only see 30 maybe 40, Khamyra what have you seen?.
KHA: (nods her head) But I will take another closer look later tonight when the activity slows down.
Cassie nods and smiles. She looks at the Onyx elf.
CAS: Thank you for helping.
She grabs your hand, nods and smiles.
Chance: Chan: we have to remember they have their weapons laced too.
clenching my fists
DMaster: Cassie smiles, looks at Khamyra.
Khamyra grabs a vial.
KHA: This won’t cure but it will slow it down considerably.
Tosses it to Cassie.
KHA: Good thinking Cassie.
Chance: smile a bit more.
Thinking to myself, this is so not how I wanted to come back, have they killed everyone, have they torched the town down? Anger grows…
DMaster: They nod and Khamyra looks at you.
KHA: You ok Chance (quietly)
Chance: This is all becoming too real, hours away. Nod my head, looking forward. Taking a deep breath.
DMaster: CAS: High moon Khamyra do your thing, get all the intel you can. We will have to get the info out to the warships before sunrise. The Captain is hopefully going to make it to shore before then.
Chance: Chan: shall I go find a spot to keep watch?
DMaster: Cassie nods. You stay close to the door, behind some debris, and keep watch.
the only action is when Khamyra comes out.
Chance: look when she comes out.
DMaster: KHA: I’m heading to the main island, I’ll be back in an hour.
Chance: Chan: be careful and come back to me safely please.
Smiling at her.
DMaster: She smiles and gives you a loving look. Then darts away into the night
Chance: scanning around with my eyes
DMaster: after an hour she appears, startles you a bit
Chance: Chan: damn it Khamyra don’t do that(quietly)
DMaster: She smirks.
KHA: Sorry.
Pops your butt a little and heads inside.
Chance: Chan: Thats my girl.
Smile at her as she walks by. Keep scanning with my eyes and hand near my sword thinking its nice to have Khamyra back a little.
Freya (Friday) 12:00 AM
DMaster: You are there for at least 6 hours. The sun is just about to peak out and Xavier comes out and runs the papers to the captain who just hit the shore line. He comes walking back shaking his head.
XAV: I hope they are drunk enough and all asleep. That boat did not look like it was in good shape and it is too light right now.
Puts his hands on his hips and sighs.
XAV: Ok chance get in there try and get some shut eye for a bit.
Chance: nod my head. Go inside and find a spot to try and get some shut eye.
DMaster: Khamyra is talking with Cassie, they both lean against the wall and try to sleep too… it’s cool in there but moist. You see the room where that guy was held, the desk that was in there too is now in pieces, but the few barrels are being used for a desk.
Chance: go to a wall and lean up against it and close my eyes and try to relax.
DMaster: You fall asleep and actually get a decent sleep. You wake up, Xavier is leaning up against the wall, Khamyra is writing things down on parchment.
Chance: get up and stretch a bit.
DMaster: KHA: Ahhh sleepy head… sawing some serious logs (quietly).
Chance: Chan: well umm at least you weren’t listening to me sleep.
DMaster: She nods. You walk over and she puts her arm around you. She explains to you that at first moonlight they have to deliver the notes, then we wait 2-3 hours and we start the distraction once Xavier sees the first signs of the boats.
Chance: nod my head
DMaster: She is also working on some liquid, a book and some dust.
KHA: Making a flame wall… never did it before, but it should get people’s attention and protect us for a short time.
Chance: Kiss the top of her head.
Chan: I am sure it will.
smiling.
Chan: If that isn’t enough to get their attention, I am sure I could be of help.
DMaster: The thought of families and friends getting slaughtered, houses on fire, the INN on fire. What of Morty? Your heart beats heavy and you feel rage. Time drags on, you grab a bit to eat, get some air, chit chat about things.
KHA: We need a distraction, so you will have to unleash some hell… literally…
Chance: Chan: oh you can believe I will.
DMaster: She walks to you, grabs your hand.
KHA: Please be careful… keep focused, stay focused.
Chance: smile and nod my head.
Chan: I will try to
DMaster: Cassie walks in.
CAS: Its time.
Xavier walks out with the papers.
CAS: Xavier is taking the papers to the three boats meeting him, and they will know where to be and we have to make our way to the bridge to the main isle.
Chance: nod my head.
Chan: you two be careful.
DMaster: After an hour Xavier makes his way back, it felt like a month. Too many things getting in your head. Britney crying, Morty… dead? Houses, lives ruined.
XAV: Lets go we only have an hour or so.
You four walk through the middle of the sunken isle, sit behind brush and trees in vision of the bridge.
Chance: trying to stay focused but the anger wells up.
DMaster: Khamyra sits next to you, looks worried.
KHA: When it’s time, I’ll filter in some extra juice for you ok? You have to stay in control.
Chance: Nod, gritting my teeth. Eyes are slits.
Chan: okay I will try to stay in control
DMaster: Xavier puts his binocular thing down.
XAV: It’s time I can see the boats coming in.
CAS: Everyone, just stay alive, when the guards get there it will be a route they will over run them. Just… stay alive.
Chance: Chan: But you didn’t say anything about THEM.
DMaster: She looks at you with a bit of concern but it’s too late to make changes.
Khamyra grabs your hand, sparks start to fly. Cassie and Xavier both jump a little.
Chance: Chan: It’s showtime…
takes off the necklace.
DMaster: The power surges through you. All the anxiety, the worry, the anger funnels. It boils over the past 3-4 days hit you like a ton of bricks, Cassie and Xavier jump back. Khamyra’s eyes widen and she gos to grab you but you were too fast.
KHA: Oh shit!
Everything turns to a red, you feel yourself rushing the bridge.
KHA: Chance!
Like in the barns basement, just flashes of things, arrows hitting you, someone’s throat getting crushed in your hands, body part flying, stabbing pains, blood spurting.
(DM: This has been pre rolled)
Chance: I am frenzied, I have no control… I kind of wanted to do that.
DMaster: The darkness subsides a little. You hear lots of noise, yelling, screaming.
But quietly you hear a desperate voice, a familiar voice:
Chance, come back to me, Chance… CHANCE!
electricity across your neck and face, light and reality rushes back into you. You feel you are in a puddle, Khamyra is holding you yelling your name.
KHA: Chance please, oh please…
Chance: looking around at what I have done.
DMaster: You look around, you see body parts, bodies, blood weapons all around. You feel drained, weak, you are in pain and you can’t stand.
KHA: Thats it, Chance… look at me
Chance: look at her, looking into her eyes.
DMaster: Tears are in her eyes. You then look down, you are in a puddle… of blood. You see a sword stuck deep in your stomach, three or four arrows lodged into you, slashes, cuts.
KHA: Can you heal yourself?
She is grabbing onto you, trying to force the power into you and it is not working.
KHA: Dammit!
Chance: try and heal myself.
DMaster: You can’t, you have nothing left.
Chance: Slowly shake my head.
Chan: I can’t… It’s getting cold.
Looking at her.
DMaster: Her eyes are frantic, tears start to well up in her eyes, she looks around for anyone. You see the Camerondale guards around, some of them have stopped to look.
KHA: Help him Help him!
Chance: Chan: I have nothing left(weakly) why is it cold in the Summer Isle?
That’s odd I think to myself.
DMaster: It gets blurry, you get this cold wave over you. Things start to go quiet.
KHA: Chance don’t leave me, CHANCE!!
You hear her start to cry, then it goes dark. You open your eyes, its dead quiet… a light blue light emanates around you. Some smoke or fog about and you sense someone is walking towards you.
Chance: looking around.
DMaster: FIN: Get up my Champion, we have things to talk about…
