First Five Written Out

Chance falls lifeless into Khamyra’s lap.

The Onyx Elf eyes bulge, tears falling. “NOOOO, help him… help him!” Her face flushes and her body starts to go numb “Chance nooo, don’t leave me… don’t go, I can’t lose you now” She runs her hands down his cheek and has no electricity, no power… nothing. His skin turning white, blood and dirt splattered across his face. She just stares at him while shaking.

Camerondale guards are still working on some stragglers, rounding them up. The island is now back in Camerondales control. People rushed by, yelling and scuffling… but none of that registered with Khamyra. Her Champion was dead in a matter of minutes and she could not protect him. “I failed him…” she murmurs in between sobs, “I failed again… oh my god he’s dead.”

She sits there stroking his hair, trying to wipe some blood off his cheek. Her hands trembling, tears streaming and her heart broke.

Cassie pushes her way through some guards and she sees Chance. Her eyes grow wide and she runs for the two laying in a puddle of blood and body parts. “Oh my god, no,” she stops at the dead Champion’s feet. Her hand covers her mouth and she drops to her knees. “Khamyra…?” Seeing the dark elves anguish Cassie reads her instinctively, tears falling as she begins to sob getting a shot of Khamyra’s pain that she just read from her.

“He was so fast, I couldn’t grab him” Khamyra says almost in a trance “he didn’t even hesitate as arrows hit him or swords cut through him.”

She takes a moment to let a few tears flow, “he was a killing machine, I knew something wasn’t right, and I still let him go… even gave him a boost.” She looks down, continuing to stroke his hair.

After a few minutes of the women realizing this event, Xavier jogs over unaware of what happened. “Cassie, what are you… doing…” he sees Chance, lifeless in Khamyra’s arms he pulls up immediately. “Is he… no…” his eyes grow big, the scene hits him hard slowly shaking his head.

The Onyx Elf, without looking at him nods, and continues to try to clean his face. “I lost him, we were just starting. Starting to… (sob) what have I done?” She is staring out across the beach filled with prisoners and guards, unable to stop the tears. Khamyra whispers again, “He’s gone…”

Xavier squats down next to his sister, they both look at each other and the memories of Vulcuran rush into them. Cassie collapses into Xaviers arm, balling uncontrollably with these memories and emotions assaulting her.

The three of them sit there, crying and trying to come to terms to what happened to Chance. The memories are daggers just cutting them through.

Meanwhile:

Chance looks up to Finster who has a smirk on his face.

“Come come, I don’t have all day” the Demi god muses.

Chance gets to his feet and then immediately goes to one knee “My Lord.”

A big smile washes over Finster. “Chance, stand. You do not have to kneel to me, we are in this together.” He walks over and grabs the quarter elfs shoulders, lifting him up.

Their eyes meet and Finster smiles, puts his arm around him and they start walking.

“That was quite a display down there” he says as they walk into more fog.

Chance takes a deep breath, “Am I dead?” he asks not wanting to know the answer, figuring, where else would he be?

Finster stops and looks at his Champion.”No, no you are not dead, you are… how can I put this… not on your physical realm right now.”

Not sure what that meant Chance thinks, but his response to his dead question was “no” and that took a lot off his mind.

Both of you stop walking and he turns to you. “You are racing through the prophecy my young man” he has a proud smile on his face, “I will ascend, but not today” he muses with a chuckle.

“You are still a kid, you have much to learn and experience” the huge demi-god says while looking the Champion over, “and obviously you have to learn to control some of your powers.”

He stops and thinks a minute. “How are you doing?” he asks matter of fact like.

Chance is stunned at the question, a demi-god asking him how HE is doing… “Well, I am in pain right now, a sword through the stomach and all.”

A bellowing laugh echoes around the Champion, “You are something else, I am so glad I chose you” he says but stopping a bit short, frowns a bit. “I am sorry Chance, for what I have put you through, but I think you know by now this was all supposed to happen” he says looking at you waving his hands around.

“It is ok M’Lord” Chance says “It is what I do with what has been given to me… that is the most important thing.”

Like a father to a son, Finster looks upon his Champion with pride.

“I only have one favor to ask, and it doesn’t have to be a race to completion,” he says with a chuckle. “There is a necklace that the cult and your buddies in Thorn Gate have been looking for. It’s another piece I will need for my ascension. I am not 100% sure but I think your friend Bastian knows about it. It’s called the Quiet Gem.”

Chance nods. He then feels rain drops on his head. “What the hell? It’s raining here?”

Finster looks up and around, “ahhh sadly that is all the time we have,” He puts his hands on your shoulders “Enjoy life my Champion, you deserve it.” He backs up a bit, turns heel and starts to walk away.

“Oh one last thing”, the demi-god says dodging the raindrops. “That Khamyra, she is really something isn’t she?” Glances over to you.

Chance pauses a moment, a smile washing over his face, “She is amazing…”

Back on the beach:

A 4 star guard walks over to the three grieving people and gets Xaviers attention. “I hate to disturb you” he looks at the lifeless dusk blade “but I wanted to just say… this man here drew all their fire.” The three of them look at him with a “we know that” look.

“Meaning, as of right now we have yet to report a casualty from our invading battalions,” he says and it reverberates in their ears, they look at him with amazement.

Cassie gets to her knees “Not one? Really?” her eyes were huge, stunned at the news.

The guard looks down, “well, there was… one.” He looks at Chance. “He sacrificed his life for us” he says nodding and paying respects.

It was too much for Khamyra, she kisses Chance’s forehead and carefully puts his head down away from the blood. She stumbles to her feet. Cassie went to help but the Onyx Elf backs away, numb to everything right now.

Khamyra has a hard time seeing, tears blurring her vision, but she makes her way to a portion of the beach where there was a tree or two and it was quiet. She leans against one and loses control, barely able to breathe, the only sound is of her crying and gasping. It is pain she has never felt before, and it’s overwhelming.

Meanwhile

Hearing those words, it stuck in both Cassie and Xavier reminding them of their fallen loved one, Cassie’s love of her life and Xaviers sword brother. Cassie just stares at Chance’s body not knowing what to think, not knowing what to feel. Cassie shuts off her powers the best she can, she can barely deal with her own emotions right now.

A light flashes through Chance’s body and they hear a gasp of air. All three of them jump, yelp and fall back, spooked by what just happened. Their eyes bulge as they watch the Champion bring his hand to his head and he leans up.

“Wow, I have a headache” he looks around, and down at his stomach “Owww” he says almost jokingly. Chance pulls the sword out of his gut, and throws it to the side, then heals himself.

He looks up seeing Cassie and Xavier’s tear streaked faces. “Oh no, who died?”

Cassie has a huge smile on her face and goes to Chance embracing him fiercely, crying a little.

“Cass, what’s going on, let me get these arrows out of me first” the young Champion says with a smile on his face. Xavier walks over and helps him up. The quarter elf rips the arrows out and heals himself.

“Awww hell, Ara is going to have my ass” lets the armor fall to the ground, it’s in 10 pieces. Cassie and Xavier both burst out laughing with some sniffles of tears, but tears of joy. Cassie hugs him for quite some time with a few tears. Chance welcomes it, gives Cassie a kiss on the top of the head. Even Xavier gives him a hug.

On The Beach

Khamyra is looking up to the night sky oblivious to what just happened, running out of tears to cry, finding 100 ways to blame herself. Dark thoughts enter her mind and she can’t stop them. Remembering what Finster did last time.

A shadow is cast over her, and she turns her head “Please… just leave me alone.”

just then a hand touches her shoulder, electricity fires between the hand and the shoulder.

Khamyra jumps what seems 100 feet, she wheels around, her assassin blade drawn, her hand in her element’s pouch. “How dare you…” She sees his face and she can’t believe it. Is this Finster letting me say goodbye? Am I asleep? What is happening? Chance stands in front of her as alive as ever.

After a few tense moments Chance smiles at the Onyx Elf hoping she can snap out of what daze she is in. “I promise I will protect you from all the hammocks of the world” He says with a slight smirk on his face, “If you will let me.”

His voice, those words, those silly adorable words, she thinks to herself. She drops her weapons and falls to her knees and starts to ball. Chance runs over and puts his arms around her. “Khamyra, I am here, I am right here hun.” He says softly in her ear. It was too much, the range of emotions, his death, his apparent resurrection, the sound of his voice… She just balls uncontrollably in his arms for some time.

Eventually she looks up to him, and he looks down to her and smiles. “How can you be here, you were dead.” Khamyra says as she tries to get herself under control.

He shrugs his shoulders a bit, “I wasn’t really dead, just..”

She sits up and looks at him with intensity. “CHANCE, You were DEAD.” Tears start to well up, “I lost you” she says trying like hell to keep herself under control.

“No Khamyra, you did not lose me, I am right here” he says with a soft smile, looking at her lovingly “and I am not going anywhere.”

She puts her hand on his chest, and she feels his heart beat. It makes her shudder and another tear falls. Khamyra takes a deep breath and looks into his eyes.

The two of them lean in and they kiss. Chance puts his hand on her cheek and kisses deeply. Electricity, power and a deep blue hue radiates from the beach.

A few guards are alerted to this phenomenon but Cassie without barely looking grabs them. “No let them be, they deserve some time alone” she says with a smirk on her face.

Turn Based Begins Here

DMaster: XAV: I hate to interrupt…
he smiles a bit,
XAV: I guess I say that a lot (smirks).

Chance: look over at Xavier and slightly smirk
Chan: you do have a habit of doing it Xavier

DMaster: Khamyra’s head is down still you two have arms wrapped around each other.
XAV: We might have our first casualty, a guard is struggling and the poison has been stopped but it still isn’t allowing us to heal her.
He gives you a look, raises an eyebrow.
XAV: If you are up to it, we have her in a separate tent.

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Sagalay (saturday) High Moon (midnight)

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Chance: Chan: We can’t have anyone dying on my watch.
sighs a bit.

DMaster: Khamyra looks up to you.
XAV: Let’s go then, I’m not letting you out of my sight.
squeezes your hand

Chance: Chan: well I would hope not.
squeezes her hand back.

DMaster: Xavier leads you two through a roughly made camp. You see Cassie talking with some guards, barking orders. He leads you into a tent, no one else in there. It’s 10×10, with nothing but a table in the middle. Some light from a lantern hanging from the center. A woman looks like she has multiple stab wounds, her neck got the worst of it, and she is gurgling blood.

Chance: Chan: do we have anything to put the poison in? Chan: cause I really hate taking it in never feels good.

DMaster: Khamyra pulls her greave to the side and rips a dagger from her leg belt.
KHA: This should do, its no Vampire poison, it will take it. I can imagine it feels terrible (she looks at the girl) Better hurry she is not doing well.

Chance: close my eyes and focus on transforming, letting the power flow into me.

DMaster: you feel the poison flow into you, just like the throne room, it makes you sick.

Chance: focus on letting the poison flow into the dagger. I work on healing the woman afterwards.

DMaster: The dagger turns to a dark rusty mess. Khamyra drops it. You heal her, she is breathing easy now, still unconscious. Xavier pats you on the back.
XAV: Hmmm you come in pretty handy.
he says with a smirk.

Chance: look at him and smile.
Chan: Well I hope it’s more than just that Xavier.
Look back at the female guard.
Chan: Is the Isle secure?

DMaster: He nods, looks at you with a certain “maybe” look.
XAV: Well almost.
KHA: Uh oh… I hear another favor coming on.
He gives her a look and an eyebrow raise.
XAV: Cassie is going to lead a team into the underground, we were hoping if you are up for it, to go in through the old fish warehouse. Because you know it well… I realize this is a lot to ask but you seem to be well recovered.
Khamyra leans up.
KHA: You ok, I don’t want you over doing it… I mean you were just dead.

Chance: Chan: Khamyra I really honestly wasn’t dead but that is a discussion for later.

DMaster: She frowns at you.

Chance: lean over, caress her cheek and smile big.
Chan: I feel fine and am ready to do what is needed of me.

DMaster: She gives you a smile. He nods.
XAV: Thank you (looks at Khamyra) both of you.
She smiles at him.
XAV: We will have 4 guards waiting at the entrance, any resistance get your ass out and let the guards do the rest ok?

Chance: Chan: of course, after that last little display I am not taking any risks.
smirking.

DMaster: It looks like something dawns on him.
XAV: Oh… follow me.
You two follow him out, he grabs something off a table and hands it to you. Its your sword.
XAV: I think this is yours, I couldn’t find the scabbard unfortunately.

Chance: Chan: guess I will just have to get a new one, Thanks.

DMaster: He waves the guards over, 3 & 4 stars, no bullshit.

Chance: Chan: I think you already know to be as quiet as possible, and oh, ignore the smell when we get in there.

DMaster: You two are walking, hand in hand, she looks at you and wrinkles her nose. You are there, the town is trashed… not as bad as you thought but still bad. Stores pillaged, broken windows, fire scorched walls.

Chance: shaking my head and keeping my anger in check.

DMaster: You head down the allyway, get to the door, it is open, kind of swaying in the breeze, the stale scent of fish waifs from the door.

Chance: grip my sword tight looking at the door, gently let go of Khamyra’s hand and look at the guards.
Chan: Has this building been secured?

DMaster: GUA: The outside yes, inside no. We have yet to get to this area.
Its dark in there, a guard nudges you and hands you a hooded lantern. Khamyra pulls her assassin blade out.

Chance: take the lantern and make sure its lit and lead the way in, staying focused as we carefully walk in.

DMaster: The hooded lantern gives you very little light but with your night vision it helps a lot, average vision would not see much, but that hint of light is perfect. You head down the hallway.
GUA: Just yell, anything and we will come running (quietly).

Chance: nod my head.

DMaster: There is an actual door here. The wall has a ton of wear and tear (I mean its been cut through, blasted through, etc)

Chance: go to the door and carefully check it over.

DMaster: its locked, a simple lock and a wooden door, Khamyra pulls you to the side.
KHA: I can magic it open but I don’t want the guards to see, cover my back (quietly).

Chance: Chan: I am big enough to block the way (quietly) I will gladly cover your back.
.
DMaster: She rubs the lock with some kind of sand compound, makes a small signal and she whispers a word (CLINK) door swings open
KHA: Ahhh picked it, good.
she says it kind of loud and deliberately.

Chance: Chan: Khamyra not so loud please (quietly).

DMaster: She looks at you with an annoyed look and nudges you. The Onyx Elf walks in carefully, sword still drawn.

Chance: I get close to her as I can without touching her with my sword drawn and follow listening as we move forward.

DMaster: you head down that hallway that leads the curved area with all the jail cells. A smell is starting to take over like death, burnt flesh maybe? It is roughly 15 feet wide and the end is not in view yet.

Chance: Chan: Khamyra you smell that? (quietly).

DMaster: KHA: Wasn’t me…
She frowns and nods. You look around, see stains on the floor and wall, some claw marks on the ground. You are standing… in the spot.

Chance: Try not letting memories over take me and stealthily move forward hand gripping my sword tight.

DMaster: (DM: He rolls a “1” and LOLing ensued) The smell is getting to you, you stop, and feel yourself getting sick. The combination of standing in the spot where Ferellus died and the smell. You run to the wall and toss your cookies.

Chance: when I finish tossing my cookies, walk away from that spot not to linger around it, with a frown on my face.

DMaster: Khamyra’s eyes grow big, and walk over to you once you are done.
KHA: You are NOT alright, what the hell Chance (quietly) what is wrong?

Chance: Chan: I am sorry, this is… a very powerful spot for me.
Try to keep my tears in check.
Chan: This is where…
Look over to some old markings on the ground, shaking my head, eyes well up.
Chan: It’s… where I lost my best friend.

DMaster: KHA: Oh my god what? Here?
She points to the ground, then seeing your condition she puts her arm around you as she looks about. She then sees the stains and the claw marks and remembers someone telling her Chance was in a fight on the Isles with… Demon Dogs. Shaking her head a bit she remembered she thought that was just a embellishment to get him into the Ward but now… holy shit, he took out Demon Dogs!

Chance: I briefly explain what happened as best I can.
Chan: I didn’t think the memories would hit me this hard.

DMaster: KHA: Chance, I am sorry. Let’s just take a second, regroup and continue ok?
You two squat a good 10 feet from your puke.
KHA: This smell is bad.
Putting her hand on her nose.

Chance: Chan: I agree, let me refocus for a minute, I am glad you are here with me I couldn’t go through this alone.

DMaster: She leans over, kisses you on the cheek, sparks fly a bit. She smiles.
KHA: Not sure i’ll ever get used to that.

Chance: eyes light up a bit at the spark
Chan: me either but I welcome it.
stand back up and smile at her.
Chan: Let’s get away from this spot, not sure I can handle it any longer.

DMaster: She nods, you two walk further down the long corridor. The smell is overpowering, it smells like death, smoke and burnt flesh. There is the door that leads down to the stairs and to the compound.

Chance: Chan: that door there leads down to some stairs and to the compound Khamyra you ready for this?
walk to the door and listen as we get closer to it.

DMaster: She nods, is following close behind. You don’t hear anything, quick prelim, it is unlocked and untrapped.

Chance: Take a small breath and move forward.

DMaster: you follow the stairs and hit another corridor. There is a door to the left or the corridor straight ahead.

Chance: go to the door to the left and check it over as I listen.

DMaster: you don’t hear anything.

Chance: open the door slowly and pull my sword in front of me.

DMaster: You see its a circular room, some tapestries on the wall, a doorway on the far wall.

Chance: signal Khamyra to follow me.

DMaster: as you two walk in, suddenly the floor burst into this bright blue glow, a symbol of Finster just radiating and pulsating.
KHA: Whoa!
She jumps, looking around shocked. It’s the room you and Ferellus first discovered Finster, where you and Britney got caught. You see the altar now too. You know the doorway leads to a ladder up and out those caves. Her eyes are huge, looking down. She is glowing, and so are you, without your necklace, you are in Champion form without even trying.
KHA: Holy shit!

Chance: Chan: I know alot to take in (look around myself) if we keep going this way we will leave the compound so I suggest we go back the way we came. I will explain how I know this place so well once we are done. It’s not a fun house for Finster fans. Tongue twister (shake head).

DMaster: Khamyra reaches into your pocket and cops a feel, then grabs the necklace. Put it on you. She smiles, still marveling at the symbol and the entire room looking like a disco. You two walk out the room, the symbol slowly fades, you close the door.

Chance: go down the corridor, looking around as we move.

DMaster: Khamyra grabs your arm.
KHA: You hear that?
As you listen you hear muffled voices, some movement.

Chance: Chan: I think we should check it out (quietly).

DMaster: You two walk a bit farther, she grabs your arm again.
KHA: I am going to scout ahead (quietly)

Chance: Chan: be careful (quietly).

DMaster: she rubs the goop on her wrists, writes a symbol in the air and says a word, she disappears. Suddenly your ass is felt up, then you guess she moves on.

Chance: Chan:what the… (quietly).
cover my mouth trying not to laugh.

DMaster: after about a minute. She reappears in front of you.
KHA: No Thorn Gate, looks like refugees, the blonde girl almost caught me, clever girl.
She walks to the door and knocks.
KHA: Camerondale guards here.

Chance: Chan: blonde girl?

DMaster: The door opens, and you see about 15 people huddled in a room, a beautiful blonde girl stands in the front.
GIRL: SURE, I might believe that, I have a fire potion here, it will incinerate you!

Chance: look to see if I recognize the blonde hair girl.

DMaster: You hear crying and whimpers, some of the men have daggers and shives. You recognize her, it’s Shanna. Couldn’t miss those tits anywhere.

Chance: Chan: Shanna, I wouldn’t recommend incinerating the people coming to rescue you.
with a big smile on my face.

DMaster: She looks closer, Khamyra lifts one of the hoods on the lantern.
SHA: I don’t know you, and you are NOT any guards.
she lifts her hand with the potion.

Chance: Chan: Shanna, it’s me Chance.

DMaster: She laughs.
SHA: He is long gone, ran away to Camerondale, You are not chance, he was not that tall or big… How do you even know my name?
KHA: Blondie, we are here to rescue you.

Chance: Chan: listen it’s me Chance I know we didn’t part on the best of terms after you blamed me for your brothers death.

DMaster: She stops and brings her hand down a few of the other people stand up looking at you and then Shanna.
GUY: That… that has to be Chance, plus how would they even know your name?
She walks closer and into the lanterns light.

Chance: Chan: I have changed a bit since you last saw me but I can promise I am who I say I am.
let her walk closer to me.

DMaster: KHA: He is Chance, annoying as ever.
Shanna looks at Khamyra, the onyx elf opens the lantern full, the room lights up.

Chance: Lower my sword, let her see my face as she gets closer.

DMaster: she sees you and then puts the potion back in her pouch. It appears she has now recognized you. She walks up to you.
SHA: Blame this, asshole!
*BLAM* punches you square in the face. You recoil a bit, grabbing your nose. Khamyra backs up a bit, eyes wide.
KHA: Uhhh…

Chance: take the punch trying not to flinch.

DMaster: Shanna looks at the people left in the room. She nods. It appears she was the makeshift leader.
SHA: Lets go, if the island is taken we are safe.
DM:she rolled a 18 – so it was a damn good punch
It was one hell of a punch, it made you stagger back and grab your nose.
KHA: Friend of yours?
the refugees start to pile out.

Chance: Check to see if I am bleeding.
Chan: she still blames me for her brother’s death I see… can’t say I blame her for still being mad.

DMaster: Khamyra watches Shanna leave, making sure she doesn’t try anything else. She walks over and looks at your nose with a slight smirk on her face. It is bleeding a little.
KHA: She is a good looking girl, great tits… and she has a hell of a right hook.
Stops a moment.
KHA: Maybe I will see if she is interested in a Onyx Elf.
She muses trying to lighten the mood. It smells of BO and sweat. You can see that people lived here for quite some time.
KHA: It looks like they have been through a lot. so I am sure she is not in a good place either.

Chance: Shake my head. Nothing I can do to change Shanna’s mind apparently, thinking to myself.
Chan: let’s get out of here.

DMaster: She nods, grabs your hand and you two make your way out of the room. You practically run into Cassie. She caught up with the refugees, she turns and sees you.
CAS: Ahh Chance. Looks like its all clear and more people are alive.
She looks relieved and smiles.

Chance: Nod at her.

DMaster: She looks at you funny, she is also looking around.
CAS: Oh god, what is that smell… I started smelling it in the hallway. Its death and… burnt… flesh?
Cassie’s relief of seeing refugees is suddenly turning to worry and disgust.
KHA: Unfortunately I think you are right, it’s the strongest in the corridor with the jail cells.

Chance: Chan: can we please just get out of here before I toss my cookies again.

DMaster: she nods emphatically and you two walk the way you came in.
CAS: (ugg) That is strong here…
You three turn suddenly as a guard runs from behind you, leans against the wall and starts to throw up.
KHA: This place… ugggg.

Chance: Keep moving forward so I don’t toss my cookies again.

DMaster: Khamyra kind of stops you.
GUA: M’Lady… (spits) there is a room…
He turns, leans again and pukes.
KHA: I think I am going to be sick too.
Cassie looks behind her, she walks to a door, the one you found with the Dryder. She slowly opens and she puts her hand to her face. Cassie backs up and heads back to you. It is an expression you have never seen on Cassies face before.

Chance: Chan: do I even wanna know?

DMaster: CAS: Found the smell, I can’t tell but I think it’s…
Cassie gags a little.
KHA: Oh no…
Her eyes are big, disgust and despair on her face. Khamyra takes a deep breath, pulls her shirt over her mouth and walks over to look in. She covers her mouth and walks back over to you both
KHA: Burnt corpses in there, looks to be a dozen or so.
Khamyra is gagging a little but trying to control it.

Chance: Oh my god, people I knew in there…
Chan: let’s get out of here I need some fresh air.

DMaster: Cassie had enough and started to bark orders to the guards currently around. She is trying to get everyone out. She dips her head into all the cells and stops at the last one.
CAS: Wait, guard over here. Grab that chest.

Chance: Keep walking to get out. Khamyra follows close behind.

DMaster: You make your way out of the warehouse, still night so it is cooler and the humid FRESH air hits you. Everyone is breathing deep. You two head down the alleyway and Cassie follows close behind. She points to a spot on the boardwalk to one of the guards.
CAS: Just put it there for now. Thank you.
The guard puts the chest down. As you look around, guards everywhere helping the refugees and securing the area, the island probably has 200 guards and another large boat of troops on their way

Chance: Breathing the fresh air in very deep, getting my stomach to settle.

DMaster: The guard opens the chest on the boardwalk.
CAS: What’s in there?
GUA: Valuables, jewelry, trinkets, a dagger or two.
Cassie looks at the both of you oddly.

Chance: look at her shrugging my shoulder.

DMaster: Khamyra squats down next to the chest. She is in deep thought.
KHA: This reminds me of an evidence chest, when you are thrown in jail. You don’t think these trinkets are from the people in the burn room?
Cassie nods but also shrugs her shoulders.
CAS: Could be, as good a guess as any.

Chance: Chan: That would make sense, speaking of that…Cassie I have to ask any word about Morty?

DMaster: As if on cue, the guard pulls out a bracelet. The world stops, your heart breaks, face flushes… you can’t believe what you are seeing.

Chance: Eyes get big. Take the bracelet. Stare at it.
Chan: No. Morty…

DMaster: The bracelet is half covered in blood and has a score on it, probably from a weapon or someone quickly taking it off the arm. Cassie realizes what just happened. She drops what she is doing and walks over and puts her arm around you. Khamyra looks at Cassie, then at you with worry.
KHA: Chance?
CAS: This was Morty’s isn’t it…
Cassie’s eyes start to well up.

Chance: Close my eyes, nod my head.

DMaster: The guard, old enough to know who Morty was stops cold. He looks down trying not to cry too, steps away for your privacy.

Chance: Drop to my knees. dip my head. Ball.

Memories flood in;
All the times you went over to his hut to train, the first time he taught you a complicated move and you did it, he would pat your back and say “that a boy, you got this.” The talks after training about anything and everything. Helping him avoid Nixxy, watching him get drunk and sleep in the hammock… The way he purposefully made training visible so the Princess could watch… The last time you saw him he was at the Inn, wanting to say one last goodbye… like he knew, it was the last.

Chance: Shaking as I sob.
Chan: How… did he know.
Shaking my head thinking about the last time we saw each other.

DMaster: Khamyra looks down, stunned at the turn of events. Cassie squats down and puts her arm around you again. You felt it in your soul that he was gone, it probably fueled your frenzy the most. But that last glimmer of hope… is now gone. You hear Cassie softly crying. The guard that handed the bracelet to Chance is clearing everyone out, giving you privacy. Khamyra smiles at him and nods. Cassie stands wiping her eyes and nose, staring out across the beach. Khamyra wraps her arms around you, trying not to have skin contact.
KHA: I am so sorry (quietly)

Chance: Chan: this was his. He always took it off for training and put it back on when we were done.
Handing her the bracelet.
Chan: He is really gone… oh my god.
Start crying again… then stop look out across the beach.
Chan: He gave his life so that Helynne could escape, and we would know what happened here. He probably killed half these fuckers.

DMaster: Khamyra hands Cassie the bracelet. Whens she touches it she begins to cry again.
CAS: Lived as a hero… dies as one. (sobs) and these other people. Probably trying to protect the island.
Xavier arrives and he knows. His shoulders drop and tears well up.
XAV: He is… he is gone.
Cassie nods, hands him the bracelet and they embrace.

Chance: Lean deeper into Khamyra still crying.

DMaster: The night is slowly turning into morning. You four make your way to Britney’s Inn. It is a makeshift guard house. It is one of the few places that is in better shape than the others.

Chance: Find a way to settle down, find a place to sit.

DMaster: A guard comes to Cassie.
GUA: 11 dead in the… room. 3 other citizens were found dead in various places. Been dead for a while now. 42 prisoners found in various places. Some did look to be tortured.
CAS: Ok. What of Thorn Gates casualties, prisoners.
GUA: 30 dead, 22 prisoners.
She nods.
CAS: Thank you. Get the prisoners somewhere away from the main area. Secure them, with any means necessary.
A girl walks up and puts a pitcher of water on the table.

Chance: get a good look at her.

DMaster: She has dirt on her face, looks like she hasn’t washed in a week. She looks completely defeated and lost.
CAS: You don’t have to serve us.
She is looking at you, squinting her eyes, looking like she wants to recognize you.
GIRL: I… I don’t know what else to do
Khamyra looks at her and she closes her eyes a moment, frowns a but then looks at her, stands up.
KHA: Come on, let’s go find a place to clean up and get something to eat.
Khamyra takes her by the hand and walks out of the Inn.
CAS: I think that was… Ursula. (looks at you with a tear streaked face) Ferellus’s love interest…

Chance: Chan: I know she just moved to the Isles, I hope her Parents are alright. Poor girl, she has been through hell and back the past month and then some.

DMaster: Xavier has been pretty quiet. He turns and walks a bit away in deep thought. You three drink some water, some food is brought to you by some guards. You all nibble on some food.

Chance: Look around, not really hungry.
Chan: Well at least the Inn doesn’t look too bad.

DMaster: Like your wanted to… on cue: Britney walks in and looks around.
CAS: Brit!
BRIT: Just got in…
She looks at Cassie and Xavier with worry in her eyes.
BRIT:I couldn’t stop him, I tried.

Chance: Look over to her.
Chan: Britney!!!

DMaster: She runs to you and you both embrace.

Chance: Hug her tightly, trying not to lose control.

DMaster: A big commotion at the entrance, Xavier takes notice, as does Cassie. Guards pile in and the King walks in after them, annoyed by them. Cassie shakes her head.
CAS: Son of a bitch, Jerry… What are you doing here!
He gives her a scolding look.
KIN: Excuse you?

Chance: straighten up and bow as I see the King.

DMaster: Xavier just shakes his head, Jeramiah looks at you three and frowns.
KIN: So.. its true.
Cassie’s eyes start to well up. She nods.
BRIT: What…?

Chance: Tears start, sit back on the seat.
Chan: Morty…
looking down
Chan: Morty is… gone.

DMaster: Britney’s eyes bulge, walks to you and you two embrace again, she is starting to ball. Xavier hands the king his blood soaked bracelet. It was like she punched him in the gut. He looks down, fondling the bracelet, a tear trickles down his face.

Chance: Hug Britney, try not to go full on ball.

DMaster: He straightens himself up and takes a deep breath.
KIN: Well then, I need a report.
The King and Xaviers eyes meet and it was the only smile in this place for an hour. Jeramiah surprised by the soft smile of the Duke.
XAV: You wont believe it.
The Kings expression turns to confusion and pain, dips his head and looks defeated.
KIN: That bad?
XAV: No casualties to report M’Lord.
His eyes grow big and he looks at Xavier almost in an angry tone.
KIN: Are you joking?
He shakes his head and then looks over to you. Cassie also looks at you.

Chance: Stop hugging Britney, look at the two of them.
Chan: I wasn’t dead… honestly I wasn’t.

DMaster: The King looks concerned and looks back at his two underlings. Still confused.
XAV: Chance drew their fire. They really did not have a choice.
He says with a chuckle.
CAS: Sire, he was dead for a few minutes.
They both shake their heads. The King looks at you with amazement and possibly a small smile.
KING: What happened now?

Chance: Look at him, stand.
Chan: I kind of lost it, lost control. I don’t remember much except waking up in a pool of blood and guts and Khamyra frantically trying to help me. After that… I am unsure.

DMaster: KIN: There were no casualties in this incursion because of Chance?
They both nod looking back over to you and nods. The King walks over to you.

Chance: Look at the king as he walks over to me.

DMaster: Puts his hands on your shoulders
KIN: (quietly) War without casualty.
smiles and shakes his head. He hugs you tightly.

Chance: hug him back.

DMaster: KIN: Thank you (quietly).
He backs up, tears starting to fall realizing that you were Morty’s boy. He takes your hand, places his bracelet in your hand, closes it.
KIN: How things work out, a man who teaches dies but has his pupil to take over in some way…
He turns trying to wipe a tear away.
KING: Oh my god, I am going to miss him.

Chance: I know I am not going to stop them so I will cry.

DMaster: His eyes well up, turns and walks out the door shooing the guards, he is in obvious pain. Britney walks after him. Tears are in their eyes… all not knowing what to do.

Chance: holding the bracelet tightly in my hand.
Chan: If anyone needs me I’ll be at..
Look down, close my eyes, clench my jaw.
Chan: Morty’s.

DMaster: they nod.

Chance: walk down to the beach where I use to train.

DMaster: his hut still stands, rebuilt from the hurricane and now it looks a bit trashed. memories hit you hard, you can even smell a hint of rum. Tears streaming. it’s midmorning, sun is beating down. You have a ripped and tattered shirt with pants on. Its warm, humid and a typical day .

Chance: walk over to the hut and search around, see if I can find where the smell is coming from.

DMaster: a bottle at the bottom of a crate he used to put everything on while you trained.

Chance: grab the bottle see if it is still intact.

DMaster: it’s almost empty, just a little left. It’s why you could smell it, it must have spilled out.

Chance: Grab the bottle and walk to the water, put the bottle in the water.
Chan: this last bit is for you Morty, wherever you are.
letting the tears flow as I watch the bottle in the water.

DMaster: You see Britney walking your way, she is about 100 yards off. You are squatting at the shoreline, watching the bottle with a shot of rum in it bob up and down and start to float away. ‘Morty might not have been too happy with that, there was a shot left in there’ you think to yourself, gives you a few seconds of relief and a soft smile. She comes over to you, rubs your back, she is crying too.
BRIT: I am so sorry Chance.

Chance: Chan: Cassie put it best; He lived as a hero and he died as one.
looking down.
Chan: I just wish I would have gotten to see him one last time to show him what I have become, so he could be proud of me.
I know, tears.
Chan: I miss him already.

DMaster: You two embrace.
BRIT: (quietly) He was always proud of you Chance, you have to know that (sniffles).

Chance: hug her back tightly.
Chan: I guess.

DMaster: After a few minutes you both try to gain your composure.
BRIT: So my Inn is going to be used for the war, so it will be used for a hostile for now. A guard headquarters, I… I don’t know.
She looks out over the water shaking her head.

Chance: Chan: well at least the Inn wasn’t burned down it was still in good shape.
Rubbing her back.
Chan: I was expecting my childhood home gone as well. This war won’t last forever.

DMaster: She sits on one of the crates, looking defeated.
BRIT: I don’t know what to say, or what to feel. It’s all to surreal.

Chance: Nod my head.
Chan: I can understand that. I am trying to see something positive in all this. No casualties would be the biggest positive I can think of right now.
look back at out to the water again.

DMaster: She looks at you.
BRIT: You died? I heard them saying you drew their fire and attacked. You were like an animal or something.
shakes her head.
BRIT: Chance…
She stands up and takes your hands.
BRIT: I can’t lose you too.
tears falling down her face.

Chance: wipe her tears away.
Chan: I am honestly not that easy to kill. I wouldn’t even know where to start telling you what happened.

DMaster: She shakes her head and leans in to you, puts her head on your chest.
BRIT: It’s ok, too much to process anyways.

Chance: Stroke her hair.
Chan: How is the King doing?

DMaster: BRIT: He has a brave face right now. But he is on the verge of a breakdown. It has weighed heavily on him. No deaths really took the edge off, but Morty… (sighs) he hasn’t said much since.

Chance: Chan: we all need to be there for him.

DMaster: Cassie walks over, slowly, in thought and looking over the clear aqua water.
CAS: Hey.
She looks exhausted, warm and sweaty.
CAS: There is a boat leaving tomorrow, the King, Xavier and myself will be on it… Chance you joining us?

Chance: Nod my head.
Chan: Wait, there is room for Khamyra?

DMaster: Cassie smiles.
CAS: It’s a war ship, it’s going to be almost empty. Lots and lots of space. You do notice three giant ships on the docks, which look weird.

Chance: Chan: you don’t think she is gonna let me out of her sight.
Giving a slight smile.

DMaster: She looks at you, lifts an eyebrow. She then looks around.
CAS: Speaking of that. Where is she?
BRIT: Who?

Chance: look down a bit, as memories hit me again.
Chan: she took Ursula somewhere to get cleaned up and some food.

DMaster: CAS: That was hours ago, unless she is growing her own food…
Britney looks perplexed.
BRIT: Who is Khamyra?

Chance: Chan: well I haven’t seen her, perhaps I should find where she is.
Look at Britney.
Chan: so much to explain.

DMaster: Cassie frowns at you and shakes her head.
CAS: It’s the onyx elf that he brought to the wedding.
BRIT: Ohhh ok, That wasn’t hard Chance .
giving you a playful nudge.

Chance: shoot her a look and a soft smile.

DMaster: Cassie and Britney walk away together talking.

Chance: thinking to myself where would Khamyra went. I will start looking for her. Head back to the Inn.

DMaster: ok, it’s bustling with guards, looks like ground zero for the security of the island. no one has seen an Onyx Elf, and they are uncommon in Camerondale to begin with, let alone the Summer Isle. You walk around for a while and you don’t have a clue.

Chance: Where would she have gone. If I was an Onyx Elf, in love with me, where would she… oh wait. My memories, that beautiful place… Head towards the grotto.

 
DMaster: A guard stops you momentarily, knowing his orders but knowing it is you, who almsot died saving them… he lets you through with a nod. Walk a bit further, crawl through some brush and walk out into the grotto, She is sitting against a tree, just picking over a stick she found, wiping her brow.

Chance: walking up to her not being to quiet either so she hears me coming

DMaster: She looks up to you, smiles and looks back down

Chance: Tilt my head
Chan: I was worried about where you had gotten off to (pause) so this is your way of keeping your eye on me?

DMaster: She nods her head and she stands up
KHA: I was giving you some time alone, I saw you and Britney having a moment. And I am just trying to come to terms with your death and your apparent resurrection.
She frowns and looks down.
KHA: I am sure that is some prophecy fulfilled
she shakes her head wiping her clothes down

Chance: Chan: We need to talk.
reaching out for her hand.

DMaster: She looks at you, takes it and has a worried look on her face.

Chance: Chan: well as I said I wasn’t really dead.

DMaster: She glares at you, has a resting bitch face.

Chance: Chan: While I was “out” I had a nice little talk with Finster.

DMaster: She grows rigid, her eyes grow big.
KHA: say… what?

Chance: start explaining everything that happened to me.

DMaster: She lets go of your hand and starts to pace a bit while you tell her.

Chance: not mentioning the quiet gem at the moment.
Chan: I am never going to hear the end of this.. but…

DMaster: KHA: What?
She eyes you suspiciously.

Chance: Chan: He reminded me that I am still young and need to experience and learn things as well as to control some of my powers.

DMaster: She stops and looks at you, giving you a “uhh yeah” look.
KHA: Told you.
Smiles softly.

Chance: Shake my head.
Chan: He also mentioned you by name.
looking at her waiting for her reaction.

DMaster: She stops, smirks and looks at you in disbelief.
KHA: Yeah, nice try.
laughs a little.

Chance: Giving her a serious look.
Chan: Does it look like I am kidding?

DMaster: Her look turns more serious.
KHA: What did he say then? “What a failure that dark elf is…” (tries to mimic his voice)

Chance: Shake my head.
Chan: First off, he doesn’t sound like that. and secondly; he thinks very highly of you. His exact words were “That Khamyra, she is really something.”
Look down and grab her hand, then look into her eyes.
Chan: It made me smile, I just said “She is amazing…”

DMaster: Her eyes are still big, almost welling up. She leans up and gives you a kiss.

Chance: kiss her back.

DMaster: She lets go and steps back.
KHA: Let’s just get one thing straight. Despite what our lord told you; you were a dead chance, I know it now…

Chance: Throw my hands up.
Chan: look at me I am right here I live I breathe, I am not going anywhere

DMaster: She gives you a “stop” look.
KHA: I know, you were only dead for probably a split second, it is the easiest way for him to grab your soul. It is why you came back at full strength.
She backs up and looks down.
KHA: I know this… because… That is how he got me.

Chance: Eyes grow big.
Chan: Wait, what? You died?

DMaster: Khamyra nods her head. She is in deep thought for a moment.
KHA: A conversation for another time.

Chance: Chan: Listen, I can’t picture my life without you in it
Touch her chin, lift it up.
Chan: He picked me for a reason and I am accepting that. Meeting you, well, that is a blessing I will have to repay him 10 fold.

DMaster: She smiles big and gives a small laugh. After a few moments she gets frustrated. Sweat is beading off her forehead. She backs up, rips off her armor. it goes flying on the beach.
KHA: Oh my God it’s like blazes here, how can anyone live in a climate where you sweat all the goddamn time.

Chance: Get her attention, look her right in the eyes.
Chan: hun look at me for a minute. I can’t hold this in any longer, I am more serious than I have ever been. (pause a moment) I want you in my life not just as my protector and advisor. I feel we share more than just a connection. Khamyra I am gonna say something I never thought I would say to anyone again…
Grab both her hands.

DMaster: Her eyes are growing big, you can practically feel her heartbeat through the power surges.

Chance: Chan: I love you.

DMaster: She is stunned, just staring into your eyes. After a few tense moments she takes a few breaths. As you go to say something else, she puts her finger to your lips.
KHA: Shhhh.
She takes off your shirt, or what’s left of it, she takes off hers. She slides her pants down and takes yours down too. Grabs your hand and walks you into the water. Its refreshingly cool.

Chance: Follow her into the water and pull her close

DMaster: You two kiss as the mist from the waterfall falls all around you. The power, feelings, emotions are like in overload.

Chance: kiss her back deeply, and let my hands trace down her body and look into her eyes

DMaster: she pushes off you a bit and dips under the water to get her hair wet. She comes up out of the water, hair slicked back, naked… she looks incredible

Chance: look at her as she comes up out of the water, taking it all in.

DMaster: She comes up to you, and you two intertwine again. She frowns a bit looking down.
KHA: It’s a really complicated Chance.

Chance: Chan: Love isn’t complicated.

DMaster: She lets out a laugh and pushes you away, making waves in the cool water of the grotto.
KHA: You are so young. (nods her head) Love is many things, it CAN be everything. But there are so many things… so many enemies of “love.” We could never be intimate in front of the Order for one.
Shakes her head, eyes big.
KHA: That would get me kicked out, chastised, and who knows what else.

Chance: Shake my head as I enjoy the mist on my skin.
Chan: they would never risk my wrath, and that is what they would get.

DMaster: She looks down, choosing her words carefully.
KHA: It’s not like that. This (waves her hands around) is a grain of sand on the biggest beach this world has ever seen. To think that ONE grain would affect the millions upon millions of other grains in a negative way, would ever be accepted… you remove that grain, and that is what they would do to me.
She stops, shaking her head, looking at the waterfall, in deep thought.

Chance: Look down, realizing what she is saying. ‘Was she leading me on again?’ thinking to myself.
Chan: What are you saying?

DMaster: KHA: I don’t know if this is a good idea. I get so easily swept up into this…
Looks at you
KHA: Us, our connection, our thing…
She sighs and turns around, shaking her head. After a few tense moments she turns back around. Walk over to you. Put both hands on your face, bringing you down to her. Eyes starting to well up with tears.
KHA: I love you too.
She buries herself into your chest hugging you.

Chance: Honestly I did not see that coming. Hug her back.

DMaster: She pulls away again. Looking up at you.
KHA: I don’t want this to end, ever. We will just have to be hands off around the order and most times in public.
She says with clarity. She sighs and looks down.

Chance: Chan: If that means I can still love you, then so be it.

DMaster: KHA: And… one other thing.
She takes a deep breath.
KHA: I want to be honest, I came here to think things over because I saw you and Britney. She is a wonderful person, but you two are very close. I never want to impede on your relationship, it is endearing and wonderful. I am not really the jealous kind… but you have to know… you have a hard time saying “no.”

Chance: Nod my head remembering what Cassie said, what Ara said.
Chan: That I do know.

DMaster: KHA: I don’t want you to lose your closeness, but I have to know when push comes to shove… (makes a jamming motion with her hand) you are going to say NO. She clearly is attracted to you and cares for you deeply…
She sighs again, splashes the water a bit.
KHA: I probably sound like a jealous old hen.

Chance: Chan: No you are telling me your concerns and putting things up front. I get it.
Wipe my face from the mist.
Chan: I am all in. I guess you will just have to take a leap of faith with me, let me earn my trust.

DMaster: She smiles and tilts her head.
KHA: Oh, I trust YOU, chance. I just don’t trust that guy.
Points at your flopper. She walks up and gives you a fierce kiss. It’s powerful but she doesn’t stop there, you are inside her before you know it and it is so intense it is like when you frenzy; only flashes of positions, kisses, bites, thrusts. Think of your best sex and times it by 50.

Chance: not that I can focus but I will try to so that I can give her all I have to give.

DMaster: You forgot but its like a light show. Refracting through the water causing weird rainbows in the mist. You two finish with her kind of on top, you holding her. Both of you are shaking and breathing heavily. She looks into your eyes.
KHA: I love you… my champion.
Kisses you.

Chance: Kiss back.
Chan: well I am not just your champion I am your man now.

DMaster: Both of you stop, eyes wide, hearing a noise by the shrubbery you came through.
XAV: Hate to interrupt!
You hear from afar, behind the brush.
KHA: DAMMIT MAN!
she laughs.

Chance: Chan: damn it Xavier.
bust out laughing.
Chan: you always have a way with interrupting.

DMaster: XAV: Dinner is in an hour and we want to have a memorial for the fallen island residents
XAV: That’s all… continue fornicating at will.
He laughs and you hear him walk away.
KHA: Ohhh. They know we are (looks at you with wide eyes) Fornicating…
She says with a smile and a giggle. You glance at her beautiful body, perfect skin… but there is a prominent scar right above her left boob, where her heart is.

Chance: I will trace my hand across it, giving it a look.

DMaster: She grabs your hand and frowns a little.
KHA: Conversation for another time.

Chance: look back into her eyes.
Chan: so I take that as a yes in regards to being my girl, my beautiful girl… (smirking)

DMaster: She gets an evil smile on her face
KHA: I’ll think about it.
She pushes off and starts to trudge through the water towards the shore. You watch as her perfect ass wiggles along.

Chance: Chan: don’t think to hard on that(wink)
head back for the shore as well, over to what remains of my clothes.
Chan: You do realize you have an incredible ass.

DMaster: She turns to you with a big surprised smile.
KHA: I know (she tilts her head) I have to keep up with you, the young, buff, well built…
She walks over after she puts her shirt on, traces her finger down your abs.
KHA: ummm, yeah. Well, thank you. They say my ass is where my brains are, so I might as well keep it well maintained.
Shrugs her shoulders with a goofy smile. Then her shoulders drop in frustration.
KHA: 1 minute out of the cool water I already have tit sweat.
Shaking her head.

Chance: Chan: this shirt has seen better days(chuckling)

DMaster: She glances over.
KHA: I think someone went to the dunes and grabbed our stuff. Our bags might be at the Inn.

Chance: Chan: I hope so I can’t show up for dinner looking like this.

DMaster: She has a goofy look on her face again.
KHA: Yes because everyone will be in royal attire I am sure.
She rolls her eyes as she puts her pants on.

Chance: Give her a look.
Chan: now now none of that.
shoot her a smile.

DMaster: You two make it back to the Inn. The other ship is off the shore, no more room at the docks so row boats of Camerondale soldiers.
coming in. You reach the Inn and they hand you your bags. Both of you find a room, get dressed, and resist the need to “fornicate” again despite being naked in the same room.

Chance: Make sure I have Morty’s bracelet. Head down to the bottom floor with Khamyra.

DMaster: They have at least 40 tables set up outside, it ranges for quite a while, they are setting up for every single person. You and Khamyra find a place and sit. You eat, it was oddly quiet among everyone. You think people are still reeling from either being rescued or the take over or finding out loved ones died. Drink some ale they brought. Eventually everyone is done and some guards are cleaning up. The King gets up.

Chance: Chan: See what the King has to say.

DMaster: The King stands before everyone, he is looking down.
KIN: We all lost someone.
He pauses getting himself under control.
KIN: Our lives will never be the same.
Some people are already crying, Britney is with Cassie, they are both tearing up.

Chance: nod my head keeping my emotions in check. Taking deep breaths as I look on

DMaster: KIN: They were like vipers, they lashed out. Hurt us… made us step back. but we struck back with a decisive victory.
He looks across everyone.
KIN: The Summer Isles is once again Camerondale’s and from this point on, THAT… WILL. NEVER… CHANGE.
Some claps and cheers. He paces a bit looking up every now and then

Chance: nod and smile as the king is talking

DMaster: KIN: We are at war. Our numbers triple and quadruple theirs, our resources are endless with our allies… but the one thing they don’t have that means the most.
KIN: Honor. Trust.
he looks down and then back up.
KIN: Love.

Chance: look over at Khamyra as he says this.

DMaster: She glances over to you and smiles.
KIN; Who we are makes us lions, makes us a force… makes us powerful. The last thing I will do as your King is to defeat this enemy, cut off its head and destroy their viper pit.
He stands proud in front of everyone. All of a sudden you hear the guards in ear shot start to pound their weapons, their shields. Creating a rhythm. People around you start to clap to this beat. It was so loud, so oddly soothing…
KIN: We are one, we are family. Nothing will defeat us. NOTHING!
Everyone cheers, hoots and hollers. It is very loud.

Chance: nod my head at the thoughts of family.

DMaster: After everyone dies down a bit, they stop banging.
KIN: I lost a close friend.
Chokes up a bit.
KIN: I sat out there not a month ago having some rum with him, sweating my ass off.
He points to the beach where you and Morty trained.

Chance: feels a few tears coming trying to hold them in

DMaster: Way too fresh, you are already crying.
KIN: His last words to me were.. Keep an eye on that kid there, he is going to be something.
He gets a big smile, closes his eyes, tears fall.

Chance: look down as the words hit me.

DMaster: The King looks over to you. He is waving you up.
KIN: Chance, can you come up here.
Everyone stands in respect to you.
Khamyra looks around, a big smile on her face, looking proud.

Chance: walk up to the king with tears still in my eyes.

DMaster: You two embrace. Not a dry eye in the place.

Chance: hug him back tightly.

DMaster: KIN: no casualties…
he shakes his head.
KIN: As incredible as that sounds, it is true. We have you to thank for that. You put your life on the line to protect others. (he smirks and laughs a little) And well, you were probably a little pissed off too.
people chuckle a little at that.

Chance: Nod my head in agreement. Trying to wipe the tears away

DMaster: He has an arm around you, hands you a mug of ale. A guard hands the King a mug.
KIN: So tonight we will drink with our fallen friends and family. To our brave guards and troops… to a time that we can once again live in peace.
Everyone raises a glass

Chance: take the mug in my hand and raise my glass

DMaster: Everyone takes a slug except for one person. A noise comes from a farther table
SHA: You are all idiots…
Shanna throws a mug of ale against the wall of the Inn, gives everyone a disgusted look and storms off. The King sighs, looks down, disappointed in the girl.
KIN: Come follow me
Everyone stands and follows and walks north a bit and you see a graveyard, with freshly dug graves, just some wood planks for now. You see one with Morty’s name on it. Lots of crys and sniffles

Chance: look at the graves
Chan: (quietly) Morty you shall not be forgotten thank you for seeing something in me I didn’t see, hell that no one saw.
Look at Khamyra who is holding your hand.
Chan: Do you have a dagger?

DMaster: She looks at you confused, but takes one off her belt. Hands it to you.
You are starting to lose it.

Chance: Take the dagger. Walk to his makeshift tombstone. Start carving in.
“Lived as a Hero, Died As a Hero”

DMaster: It was difficult, tears getting in the way, but you managed. By now most people have walked off or are hovering over a grave crying. Britney walks over to you after you are complete. She has tears running down her face and She hugs you.

Chance: Give her a fierce hug back.

DMaster: She stops looks at Khamyra who is looking at you two smiling.
BRIT: Hi, I’m sorry, you must be Khamyra, I am Britney.
KHA: I know who you are, it is nice to meet you finally.
Britney looks surprised.
BRIT: You know who I am?
KHA: Yes. Chances for a close friend. He speaks very highly of you.
She smiles.
KHA: I am Chances… well protector for lack of better terms.
In a surprise move, they hug.
BRIT: You were one of the people at his house the other day, keeping watch.
She nods

Chance: nod my head wiping my eyes, looking at both of them as they hug and talk.

DMaster: BRIT: I have your old apartment open for you.
She tosses you the key with a soft smile.
BRIT: One last… trip up there I suppose. Sleep well.
She gets called away and you see her turn and leave.

Chance: looking at the key in my hand as memories of my old life rush in, looking over to Khamyra, sighing.
Chan: So would you like to see where I grew up?
Put my arm around her.

DMaster: She softly smiles, puts her arms around your waist. You two head to the inn, go up the third floor.

Chance: take the key put it in the door.

DMaster: it’s been rebuilt but its very close how it looked except its empty, the bedroom has a bed in it.

Chance: led her to where I used to look out the window at night. Telling her about all the dreams I use to have as I looked out the window.

DMaster: It is stuffy in there, she grumbles a little about being warm and she takes off her clothes. She sits on the edge of the bed listening to you.

Chance: looking over at her as she is taking off her clothes smiling.
Chan: so many dreams I had of seeing the world when I was young (scoff a little) now look at me.
open the window up, letting the evening air in. hold out my hand.

DMaster: a nice breeze blows in, still warm but feels nice, She smiles.
KHA: Ahhhhh.
She grabs it and walks over to the window. The sun is getting close to setting.

Chance: lean over and kiss her cheek.

DMaster: She smiles and leans into you.
KHA: This place is stunning…

Chance: Chan: well if certain events hadn’t been put into place then we would have never met.

DMaster: She grabs you, twirls you to the bed and she jumps on you.
KHA: And we couldn’t be doing this…
Again it’s like a frenzy, flashes of you and her positions, thrusts, ecstasy, it’s like a disco in your old room. Eventually you two fell asleep, it was a long freakin day, like you hadn’t slept for 20 hours.

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STARDAY (sunday) 5:00 AM

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Chance: see how long I sleep and see if Khamyra is asleep still when I wake up.

DMaster: She put a sheet in between you two so you wouldn’t touch skin to skin. She is sleeping, face into the pillow, sprawled across the one side of the bed. Her cute butt up in the air a little.

Chance: smile as I lightly touch her hair being careful not to touch her skin. Get up and look out the window.

DMaster: just a hint of color, the sun rises on the other side but you can tell it’s starting to get light. Eventually she sits up, hair all over
KHA: Chance?
she squints looking around, yawns and stretches.

Chance: Smile.
Chan: good morning beautiful, I didn’t want to wake you… you looked so cute sleeping.
smile at her.

DMaster: She gives you a weird look. She gets up and walks over and puts her arms around you. Zipzap but it feels great. She kisses your cheek.

Chance: Chan: this makes everything worth it in life.

DMaster: knock on your door, You hear muffled laughing.
Khamyra’s eyes get big.
KHA: (mumbling) It better not be…

Chance: Chan: just a minute.

DMaster: XAV: Hate to interrupt.

Chance: Chan: damn it Xavier!(chuckling)

DMaster: KHA: You HAVE to be kidding me right now…
You two get dressed, open the door. Xavier has a big innocent look and smirk on his face.
XAV: Ship leaves in an hour or so,

Chance: Give him a fake smile.
Chan: good morning Xavier.

DMaster: He shrugs his shoulders.
XAV: Tie up loose ends and get to one of the rowboats.
He glances in and Khamyra is putting on one of her boots, Khamyra gives him a wave then sticks her tongue out at him. He laughs and heads down.

Chance: Nod my head slowly, can’t help but bust out laughing.

DMaster: You two finish getting dressed and head down, bags in hand, it’s busy at the bottom, guards getting orders, etc. Britney is behind her desk, she is going over things with Cassie

Chance: walk over to Britney and Cassie.
Chan: good morning you two.
smiling at them both.

DMaster: Both of them say Good morning.
CAS: WE leave in about an hour so do what you gotta do and get to the boats.
XAV: Is there an echo in here?
Xavier walks up and gets a playful evil eye from Khamyra. He smirks as she fake scolds him.

Chance: Chan: I know Xavier already told us.
look over and start laughing.
Chan: he has a way of interrupting.

DMaster: Khamyra nods her head over exaggerated. They’re going over plans, etc, ship manifests and schedules.

Chance: Chan: Britney when you get a moment.

DMaster: She nods, her and Cassie were done, Khamyra is stuffing things in her bag.

Chance: Chan: I just wanted to say goodbye and that I’ll miss you.

DMaster: She smiles.
BRIT: I’ll miss you too.
she tilts her head.
BRIT: That Khamyra seems really nice.

Chance: look at Britney and lean in.
Chan: this is going surprise you coming from me, but I have deep feelings for her(quietly)

DMaster: She smiles and nods.
BRIT: I can tell…
she gives you a hug.
BRIT: Take care of yourself.

Chance: hug her back.
Chan: you take care of yourself as well, maybe the next time I visit it will be for more relaxation(smiling)

DMaster: She smiles and nods.
BRIT: God I hope so.
She squeezes your hand and walks back to the desk.

Chance: Chan: me too(chuckling).
Go grab my bag from Khamyra.

DMaster: KHA: Are you ready to go home? I miss Novie.

Chance: Smile.
Chan: I am, I miss her as well Khamyra

DMaster: You two make your way to a rowboat, the boat gets filled, rows out to the main ship, it’s the biggest ship you have ever seen, even Khamyra is taken back by the size.

Chance: looking at the ship as we dock.
Chan: well I am sure you won’t miss the weather here

DMaster: She nods her head.
KHA: Hell NO!
She mumbles something about ‘more moisture in her crack than the Cloverdale River.’
You’re on deck and the Captain tells you to pick any cabin you want, there are a lot of open ones.

Chance: Chan: well how about that grotto(quietly) in her ear.
shooting her a evil grin

DMaster: She takes your hand and walks down the stairs.
KHA:Now I know why you and Britney liked to fuck in it
she gives you a nudge firing back.

Chance: Shocked at that statement. Shaking my head

DMaster: She opens the door and there is a bed there. Khamyra sighs.
KHA: A bed, a wonderful, good, safe… BED.

Chance: Laugh out loud.

DMaster: The ship is ready to set sail. You walk out on the deck, the shore is a good 200 yards away. You can see guards walking around, things being built farther back. You have some sadness, but you are happy that it is now under our control again. It moves out and heads north back to Camerondale. The first day you spend in bed together, pretty much. You have sex multiple times, only to get up to eat, pee and stretch.

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Mondalay (Monday) 7AM

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Chance: Enjoy every second. Try to get to know as well as get to … uhhh KNOW her.

DMaster: The second day you two chat a bunch as well as have some sex too. She tells you of how her and Finster met. A jealous lover stabbed her in the heart, killing her almost instantly:
KHA: I was laying on the ground, I thought a dagger in my heart would end me. Looking around it was… foggy. Some blue light here and there. It is how I knew someone was there. He never said a word to me, just touched my symbol, on my hip.
She stops to ponder and remember.
KHA: Man that hurt, I was reeling and I looked up and there was no one around. I was still in the alleyway of that pub. Pain shooting through my hip, burning. I clutched at my chest and the dagger was gone. Blood was still all over me, but it was gone, just this scar.
She pulls her shirt down enough to expose her perfect breasts, and the scar you saw in the Grotto.
KHA: I could feel him, I knew something big was up… It was surreal. and… quit staring at my tits, I wanted you to look at the scar.
She smirks and puts her funbags back in her shirt. The first day passes, you sleep and get up and…

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Tuskalay (Tuesday) 7:30AM

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Chance: Tell her more about what happened with my little experience with Finster.

DMaster: You two exchange stories, eating some food, enjoying each other’s company. Gorgeous day with higher winds. The ship is clipping at a good pace.

Chance: Go on to explain how he even mention Bastian by name to her.

DMaster: She stops you and frowns.
KHA: What aren’t you telling me, I knew there was something at the Grotto but that was so intense I just let it go.

Chance: then look at her.
Chan: there is another piece he needs for his ascension, but he said it’s not a race to completion, he said Bastian would know about it.

DMaster: She looks confused.

Chance: Chan: I really didn’t want to talk about this now.

DMaster: KHA: uh why? We have like a day and half to kill and we have already had sex too many times to mention… mmmmmmm.
She gets dreamy eyed.

Chance: Chan: well it’s nice getting to know you as a woman and me as just Chance.

DMaster: She gives you a scolding look.
KHA: But we have a pretty important job to do, like real important. And if our god is asking us to do something, we should do it. Getting to know each other can wait.
She sits up straight and looks at you.
KHA: What is he looking for

Chance: look over at her smiling.
Chan: it’s called the “Quiet Gem”

DMaster: She rolls her eyes.
KHA: Great that has eluded us for years, we had it and it was stolen, we found it on a black market in Iraxacan but it was bought before we could get it, then its whereabouts has been a mystery since… frustrating. Thorn Gate is after it too as well as Finsters main cult.

Chance: Chan: well he said to talk to Bastian about it.

DMaster: KHA: Bastian, he knows a lot apparently… wait didn’t he leave your notes at your house?

Chance: Think for a moment and nod.
Chan: yes he did before the attack, maybe there is something in the notes if not guess I will be paying Bastian a visit.

DMaster: The day goes by without incident, other than some crazy sex in a broom closet on the 3rd deck. The King did invite you to dinner Thursday evening… you accepted.

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WEDMAK (Wednesday) 6AM

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DMaster: You get back Wednesday morning.

Chance: smile as we pull into the dock, thinking to myself home sweet home.

DMaster: As you leave the boat, Khamyra has disappeared. She whispers in your ear.
KHA: This is where I disappear, love you.
she grabs your ass and heads out, invisible.

Chance: Smirk, shake my head.
Chan: be safe my love (quietly)

DMaster: You dock at the royal docks. As you step off, you see hundreds of people at the edge of the dock area. Cheering and throwing confetti.

Chance: Nod my head. Makes sense she wanted to get out of dodge with all this happening.

DMaster: The King was the first to walk off, waving and nodding. People cheering ‘long live the king’ and the like. Cassie looks back at you. She looks annoyed by all this but smiles.
CAS: Wait until we get to the edge of the docks then you walk down and through the crowd…
SHe sighs.
CAS: We won a decisive battle, it’s a great boost to our cities morale… hell our Kingdom.
She looks around,
CAS: Where is Khamyra, she deserves this too…

Chance: Shake my head.
Chan: She’s a ghost, this is not in her best interest to be around all these people in such an official capacity.
I will walk down once they hit the edge.

DMaster: You walk through, it’s surreal. People cheering you on and confetti in your hair.
Cassie grabs your hand because you are lagging behind, you are kind of lost with all this.
CAS: Come on, this is what happens when you are a war hero.

Chance: look at her and smile, shrug my shoulders.
Chan: lead on then I guess

DMaster: you make your way up the street to the castle.
CAS: Ok, you can go now.
she smiles.
CAS: Always making things so difficult.
She says with a joking smile.

Chance: Shrug my shoulders yet again,
Chan: Hey, it’s what I do

DMaster: She smiles and heads into the castle.

Chance: head towards the stables looking forward to getting home.

DMaster: You make your way through people who are still cheering you on. Eventually you make it out of the mess and to the southern stables. You see toby in the fields.

Chance: Get him ready, jump on and ride. Slow him down as we get closer to my house.
and hop off and walk him into the pen

DMaster: Khamyra is walking out of your house. She has a worried look on her face.

Chance: walk over to her.

DMaster: She pushes the door open.
KHA: Your place is trashed .

Chance: Sigh and clench my jaw.
Chan: damn them.

DMaster: tables overturned, papers all over food thrown against the wall.
KHA: Doesn’t look like a battle, but there is no Novie.

Chance: Chan: damn it Khamyra.
clenching my fists.

DMaster: KHA: Easy Chance, we don’t need mr. crazy eyes just yet…
She jumps on her horse.
KHA: Come on love, get on Toby and lets get to the makeshift HQ for the order.

Chance: run over to Toby and lead him out and hop up on him.
Chan: lead on.

DMaster: you two ride for about a half hour, then stop at a hillside. She walks to a section that has a cave, walk in.

Chance: following behind her.

DMaster: There is a door she knocks twice then three times. It looks like the door would fall over if the wind blew it right. The door opens, a female with brown hair and a mark on her cheek opens the door.
KHA: Trinity, nice to see you.
Trinities eyes grow real big when she sees you.
TRI: Is that…
Khamyra looks at her as she walks past.
KHA: Yup, the champ.
It’s a crudely made room, with a big fireplace on the far wall. Dirt floor, moss hanging and makeshift furniture. It is a little sad looking.

Chance: looking around.

DMaster: An older man has stacks of books and papers working on something with Griffin. Khamyra beckons you over to that table, they look up and see the Onyx Elf.

Chance: walk over to the table

DMaster: Griffin has an angry look on his face.
GRI: Khamyra! (hits the table loudly) Where the hell…
He sees you and Griffin kneels, the older man kneels. Then everyone notices and goes to a knee.

Chance: Look around, roll my eyes.
Chan: Just what happened at my house?

DMaster: They all get off their knee.
GRI: With all due respect where the hell have you and Khamyra been?

Chance: Chan: I had some personal matters to attend to Griffin, and Khamyra helped out.

DMaster: He looks at you, not really believing you.
KHA: We will talk later Griffin. What happened at his house?
GRI: I don’t know, we vacated the house because it was taking too much of our resources.
You glance over and at a table cutting vegetables is your cute little blonde elf.

Chance: Chan: Novalee!!!!

DMaster: Novalee looks up. Khamyra looks over her eyes big
KHA: Where?

Chance: running over and giving her a big hug

DMaster: She gets up and runs to you. You meet in the middle and embrace. Khamyra has a huge smile on her face as she watches this. Everyone is looking around and smiling too.

Chance: Chan: I missed you Novie!
still hugging her

DMaster: NOV: (quietly with a raspy voice, barely audible) I missed you too.

Chance: eyes get a bit big.

DMaster: She has bandages around her neck but has a big smile on her face.

Chance: wiping away a tear as I hear the sound coming out of her. Unwrap the bandages. Look her in her eyes. Take off my necklace.

DMaster: Her eyes get big.
NOV: (raspy) M’Lord?

Chance: Put my hand on her neck, let the power surge. She WILL have a normal voice and be healed.

DMaster: The room lights up. Everyone in the room is in shock except Khamyra. They instantly go to one knee, witnessing the Champion use his power. Novalee is looking at you, and her eyes flicker blue. You are starting to get some power back from her. Like Khamyra but much less.
NOV: M’Lord? It’s ok, really…
Her eyes get even bigger realizing she can talk again. Khamyra stands next to you, looks worried at first, then fakes a smile.
NOV: I can talk again, oh my god!
She wraps her arms around you.

Chance: Hug her back and then put the necklace back on.

DMaster: Novalee see’s Khamyra and gives her a big hug. Khamyra welcomes it, laughs a little
KHA: Didn’t think I could miss a blonde elf so much!
They look at each other and smile. Khamyra grabs your arm and whispers in your ear.
KHA: What the hell was that? Did she just kick back some energy to you?

Chance: Chan: she did.
whispering in Khamyra’s ear.

DMaster: Khamyra fakes a big smile and looks over to Griffin who is sensing something is up

Chance: fake a smile as well, trying to not show concern.

DMaster: GRI: M’Lord, Khamyra, please let’s talk
he beckons you to another crudely made room. The place is terrible, damp, cool and stuffy. Dirty and everything is just… dirty.

Chance: Follow him to the room.

DMaster: he closes the makeshift door, it almost falls over.
GRI: Khamyra, what the hell happened this past week… things are going nuts around here.
She looks down, leans against the wall.
KHA: I was afraid of that.

Chance: looking at them both.
Chan: define nuts griffin?

DMaster: He lifts out his necklace. Its gorgeous, silver, elaborate with the Finsters symbol on it. It is glowing a bit on and off.
KHA: Ahhh hell.
GRI: This is just ONE, I am not even talking about some of the artifacts… Cullun has found 4-5 other signs.
Khamyra looks at you.
KHA: Do you want to tell him?

Chance: Chan: Well me and Khamyra took a trip to Summer Isle, my childhood home… (you tell him the rest of the tale, excet about all the sex and lovey stuff with Khamyra)

DMaster: He is stunned.
GRI: You died… and came back to life, spoke with our Lord.
He looks at Khamyra, she will not look him in the eye.
KHA: I know, it’s another notch in his belt.

Chance: Nod my head

DMaster: GRI: Dammit Khamyra what aren’t you telling me
She sighs.
KHA: Novalee… Chance resurrected her, OK?
He furrowed his brow giving her a look.
GRI: Yes yes, we know that.
Her eyes grow wide.
KHA: How the hell would you have known that?
He gives her a “uh duh” look.
GRI: I was there, I witnessed it.
KHA: You knew she was dead…?
He nods his head. She crosses her arms, stunned at that revelation.
GRI: Why would you hold that information from me?

Chance: Keep listening.

DMaster: KHA: I didn’t want you to push him, he is still raw to say the least. Hell he died already.
Griffin’s face grows angry.
GRI: Yes, on your watch too. Khamyra, you CAN NOT hold back information on your whims.
She looks down, ashamed.
KHA: Yes Griffin. I shouldn’t have done that.

Chance: Chan: Listen she only had my best interest in mind.

DMaster: He nods to you and walks to the door, opens it.
GRI: Cullen get in here.
An older man comes in and he bows to you.
CUL: M’Lord.
He closes the door behind him.
GRI: What are the five feats of the prophecy?
Cullun looks at the both of you…
CUL: One: Heal the impure, Two: Kill a High Priestess, Three: Resurrect the dead, Four: Rise from the dead and Five: War without casualty.

Chance: Eyes grow big.
Chan: Holy shit.

DMaster: Khamyra’s eyes bulge.
KHA: What was that last one?
CUL: War without casualty…
Khamyra looks at you, you look at her…
KHA: Awwww hell.