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Post by Dracafrey on May 18, 2009 19:29:59 GMT 1
Kael slowly made his way onto the field, walking pass other trainees not giving them any attention as he made his way for the centre of the grounds to wait for Vyse's arrival.
Vyse stared down onto the grounds that quickly began to fill with the trainees. His silence was broken as one of his guards entered.
"M'lord, all of the trainee's have been awakend and have all assembled in the training grounds as you wished."
"Thankyou" as the gaurd then left. Taking one final glance down onto the field before he pivoted and left the room heading to the grounds to give the trainee's their training schedule.
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Post by Culmir on May 18, 2009 19:52:38 GMT 1
Katriana glanced around nervously, people were starting to get restless and shuffling around on their spots in the training grounds, hopefully Vyse would show up soon and tell them all what to do. Katriana was being stared at more as time ticked by slowly, she figured some of them were wondering if perhaps she had killed Vyse as she had been brought to see him yesterday after the disastrous first training session, had anyone even seen him after that? any of the trainees, obviously the guards had, but was it possibly a ploy? was he dead? had Katriana killed him in his room and were they going to give them the bad news now? murmurs and whispers like this hit Katrianas ears from every direction as she tried to make herself small and insignificant. The stares turned colder as another minute passed, Katriana felt uncomfortable, all whispers had stopped and it was dead silent in the training grounds, lots of eyes were on her, full of accusations no one had dared to utter out loud out of fear of Vyse's stern warnings yesterday, they all thought it none the less, unless somehow the man would appear soon Katriana didn't see how this could end nicely. Katriana turned inwards and stared at the grass after she had tried to see if she could slip away unnoticed, unfortunately she was surrounded and they were all staring at her, probably waiting to hear about Vyse's death to give them a justification to murder her. 'Kat' Katriana posed in her mind, not really sure what to call the entity in her head 'hmm?' came the dull reply 'what do you think is going to happen if Vyse doesn't show up soon?' Katriana asked, the reply came shortly after 'they're going to try and kill you' Katriana cringed, she didn't miss the emphasis on the word 'try' in that sentence 'they wouldn't would they?' she asked 'yes they would, should they get the chance they would, but they won't succeed, for one, I won't let them' the black haired Katriana paused 'for two Vyse is still alive so they have no reason to and thirdly, you don't want to die so you'd shield yourself rather than fight back, which is probably the best option at this point' she finished. Katriana felt relief flood through her, finally they agreed on something at last 'do you think I should shield myself already?' she asked and received a mental shrug in reply 'whatever you think is best, if you don't, and one of these guys tries to take a swipe at you, things might get messy cause I can't ignore that' she said with another mental shrug. Katriana nodded slowly to herself, she knew it must of looked weird to everyone staring at her but she didn't care, she couldn't risk being attacked and then accidentally killing someone because her guardian felt sworn to do so. Katriana took a deep breath, her hands forming an orb in front of her as she began to channel energy into her hands, keeping it invisible so not to scare everyone around her, though she was sure the ones with magical abilities could feel the building of power. Katriana unfolded her hands, keeping her gaze on the orb, she could see it still after all she made it, but she knew no one else could, slowly Katriana expanded it until it surrounded her form, she felt a lot better when she was completely engulfed by the shield, a slight smile curved on her lips as she waited for Vyse still
Marya scratched her head slowly, pulling her fingers through her long hair as she stared at the exit of the castle, it seemed strange Vyse hadn't made his appearance yet, usually he was one of the first up and out of the castle, she had seen him numerous times in the village. And that was usually way before dawn, perhaps the man had overslept after the long day yesterday. Marya huffed, she was the only one who would think the man had overslept, the others had more violent scenarios and were busy telling them to each other in much detail about how Vyse could have been killed or assassinated. A glint of light caught Marya's eyes in the distance, she frowned, narrowing her eyes as so to see better, it was close to the destroyed piece of grass from Katriana's explosions yesterday, it appeared to be the weapon the blonde had been spotted with before she had gone all scary and explosive. Marya smirked, she excused herself from her little group and made her way over to the reflective weapon, picking up the naginata Marya made her way back to the group who were staring at her, she joined them with a light shrug "not sure who it belongs to" she said as the elfish woman stared with apparent greed in her eyes at the staff like weapon "better give it to Vyse so he can figure it out" she continued, staring at the elfin woman who looked away shame-faced.
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Post by Dracafrey on Mar 11, 2010 20:00:38 GMT 1
Kael stood alone away from the crowd of the trainees as he too awaited the arrival of Vyse to show and give them there duties of the day. While he waitied he began to feel the hairs on arms rise some. Looking around he noticed a magical orb being formed within the crowd.
"someone using magic already before or training has even begun." he said to himself.
Making his way through the crowd, pushing his way through towards where the magic was. When he came closer he managed to gain glimpses of his destination and was Katriana who was the source of the magic. As he arrived and stopped just outside her shield smiling at her.
"So dont you think this is a little desperate Katriana? How about you lower it before you get into trouble. And trust me these people wont do anything to you I swear, you have my word" as he still smiled at her and then held out his hand.
Pivoting on his heel Vyse turned and headed out of the room and walked down the corridor. Turning now and then as headed towards the training grounds to make a speech of training schedule and calm the nervous trainees that most likely suspect Katriana to be a threat to them.
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Post by Culmir on Mar 13, 2010 12:18:00 GMT 1
Katriana startled at the voice, she had felt so confined and safe within her small but strong bubble of magic that for just a moment she could picture herself being alone in the middle of a grassy field without over 200 hostile eyes staring at her, waiting for the opportune moment to rip her throat out. She looked up and found herself staring at Kael "desperate times calls for desperate measures" she spoke quietly, turning her ice blue eyes onto the crowd that was closest to her, all their eyes were turned into Kaels direction, some expressions clearly showing disbelief and for a moment Katriana could almost hear what they were thinking. "They all think you're crazy" she said with a soft huff "for standing so close to me" she continued, staring down at the grass in front of her "I don't blame them" she muttered as she slowly withdrew the energy from her shield, letting it settle back into the earth where she called it from. She looked up at Kael again when she was finished, placing her hand into his as she whispered "You know you shouldn't do this, they need a common enemy to stand together, if that's to be me, then so be it"
Marya sighed, keeping a close eye on the naginata she had placed against the tree she herself was leaning against as well, the elfin woman leaning on the other end, eyeing the same weapon with an intense stare as if she was willing the staffed blade to tip ever so slightly to her side so she could claim it. Sighing once more Marya hoped and prayed Vyse would show up soon so she could give the weapon to him and have him return it to Katriana, she knew that if that would happen everyone would see that Vyse still had faith in Katriana and that she was on the good side, why else would he arm her with her own weapon. Growling lowly Marya spooked away the pale slender fingers that had been inching towards the naginata over the bark of the tree. 'please come soon' she thought with a sigh, keeping her light green eyes onto the elfin woman, paralysing her with her intent stare but not much longer.
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Post by Dracafrey on Mar 13, 2010 15:26:57 GMT 1
Kael smiled at Katriana and shook his head at her some. Pulling her gently up as she placed her hand in his as he spoke back to her, unafraid of the prying eyes around them.
"If they think Im crazy let them think that." His eyes crossing over the many eyes that stared at him.
"But what I think is that your powerful, beautiful, and kind. You dont purposefully try to kill people. For if you did I am pretty certain Vyse would know and you wouldnt be here right now. And this common enemy, I dont see why you think it has to be you? You are one of us, like any other person here that seems to be judging you because you have more power then them. Just because you are not in full control of it yet does not mean they should be frightened of you. We are all on the same side here, "our" common enemy is something out there" point out past the walls of the castle.
"For that is the reason why we are all here, training, becoming dependable on one another. So we can fight better, knowing our own strengths and weaknesses so we better protect the people next to us in battle. This is why Vyse is training us." As he still smiles at Kat.
Vyse continued to walk through the corridors as he turned on last time and walked towards an archway where sunlight radiated through the doorway. Making his towards the light as he stopped in the doorway allowing his eyes to adjust to the bright light in the grounds as he could hear sudden gasps as trainees began to notice his arrival.
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Post by Culmir on Mar 14, 2010 13:52:08 GMT 1
Katriana smiled though she was sure it looked more like a grimace than an actual smile, people were still staring at her and Kael and some had actually begun to move away from them, like she was contagious, a plague, something that could spread from one person to another. It felt better being on her feet Katriana noticed when she was being helped up by Kael, less people staring down at her like some bug. "I suppose you're right" Katriana started "but I don't think you completely understand, where as I would never intentionally kill someone, the entity that resides within me, would not doubt about it" she finished softly. Staring back at the grass again Katriana sighed "I don't know how this is all going to work out, they've already alienated me from them and that is as you say merely because I have more power but no skill to wield it" katriana said as she looked back up. "The other..me..does, maybe when in battle I would have to become her, in order to help save this kingdom, but I wouldn't know how people would react to that at all" she said helplessly as she sighed deeply. "I only hope that somehow they'd let me train with them, and maybe give me another chance" she spoke, smiling ruefully.
Marya's hand lashed out, nails curved into claws as she dug them ferociously into the elfin womans fingers "stop trying to steal the weapon" Marya hissed lowly at the woman, leaping from the tree as she grabbed the naginata. "It isn't yours and I'm not going to let you claim it because the rightful owner hasn't yet!" she yelled furiously as she stalked of, away from the woman who was cradling her hand to her body and telling everyone how she was brutally attacked by the necromancer. Huffing indignantly Marya walked away 'stupid elves, thinking they own everything' she thought bitterly, her eyes fastening upon the crowd closer to the entrance to the field. Murmurs rising about Vyse's arrival in the courtyard 'about time' Marya thought as she pushed her way through the people, with some help of the staff-like weapon.
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Post by Dracafrey on Mar 14, 2010 14:14:25 GMT 1
Kael shook his head while he still held Katriana's hand in his.
"You need not worry about them, all you need to know is if Vyse approves or not. And we both know he does. And this other you that you say would kill intentionally, I dont believe you. Especially since you've already said she kills only when provoked into it, which is when people seek to kill you in the first place." smiling at her still as his head then jerked around as he heard the voices murming of Vyse's arrival.
Vyse stood in the doorway briefly as his eyes adjusted to the brightness of the light. Taking a deep breath of fresh air as he then walked into the grounds heading towards the platform in the middle of the ground to begin his speech.
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Post by Culmir on Mar 14, 2010 14:42:56 GMT 1
Katriana smiled honestly at Kael now as he spoke "I suppose you're right, we'll see how this all ends when Vyse decides to make his grand appearance, which would be any time now, unless he wants a riot on his hands" she joked as she noticed Kael looking at something in the distance, undoubtedly his hearing better than hers as she stared into the distance as well. "Maybe we should move closer" Katriana suggested as she tugged softly on Kaels hand, still locked with hers.
Marya growled lowly at a burly man blocking her from getting any closer, he was a head taller than she was and a lot bigger and more muscular "get out of my way" she hissed at him "I don't have time for this" she added in an undertone. The man chuckled, a deep and throaty sound "what's the hurry pretty little thing, Vyse is just going to ban that black witch and everything will be fine" he smirked at her. Marya frowned "you're an idiot" she bit at him as she shoved passed him, jabbing the blade of the naginata into his shin as she passed "oops" she yelled apologetically at the man as he uttered a string of curses. Grinning Marya inched closer to Vyse, hoping to get a hold of him before his speech.
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Post by Dracafrey on Mar 14, 2010 14:50:47 GMT 1
Kael was caught off guard when Katriana began to pull him with her. As he then followed close behind her as she lead the way through the crowd.
Vyse walked onwards towards his destination, sighing to himself as he could hear the murmurs of the voices saying he's here to banish Katriana for her actions yesterday. He then suddenly stopped as he felt a presence trying to make it to him before he arrived to do his speech. The eyes around him opening wider as he had stopped making them wonder as to why he had.
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Post by Culmir on Mar 14, 2010 15:28:23 GMT 1
Katriana ignored the stares and the whispered profanities that were meant for her, as well as the swiftly muttered prayers to whatever god would listen to smite her down as she walked. Her footsteps faltered the closer she got to the larger crowds, she didn't know if she should go any closer until Vyse had spoken to the people, most of them seemed unaware of her presence but those who did had hastily retreated to a in their eyes safer distance. Stopping Katriana let go of Kaels hand, plucking at the folds of her dress nervously as she bit her lower lip, wondering if moving closer had been such a good idea after all.
Marya could almost cheer of happiness when she noticed Vyse had stopped, shoving a woman aside Marya increased her pace some more to get even closer, only to be blocked again by 2 guards that were making sure no one could get any closer. Growling Marya tried to sidestep them impatiently, the guards responded by sidestepping as well, still blocking Marya's now clear path to Vyse "let me pass" she said, one eyebrow raised slightly as she stared back and forth between the guards. "No ma'am we're under strict orders not to let anyone get near the lord Vyse while he's en-route to make a speech" the left one said, seeming quite smug to say this obviously well practised line. Marya narrowed her eyes "And what if I have something important to present to the lord Vyse" she said with sarcasm dripping of the last words. The guards frowned, clearly never having such a question posed to them, they looked at each other for a second and then turned back to Marya "then you may hand the important item to us and we shall see to it that the lord Vyse receives it" the right one said, clearly pleased with himself. Marya sighed "Nope, not going to cut it" she said as she shook her head, standing on her tip toes as she shouted "Vyse! I have something for you! but these bullies won't let me pass!" She smiled sweetly at the guards when she finished her shout, several eyes turned to her as she waited
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Post by Dracafrey on Mar 14, 2010 15:35:40 GMT 1
Kael slowed to a stop behind Katriana as he felt the tugging on his hand arm had ceased. Looking around noticing the stares from the crowd on Katriana as he shook his head at them all, as he felt Kat's hand slide out from his.
Vyse waited a bit longer as he saw in the crowd two guards blocking a woman attempting to reach him. Making his way over to her and his guards swiftly before things get out of hand.
"So what is the problem here?"
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Post by Culmir on Mar 14, 2010 15:43:34 GMT 1
Katriana sighed, beginning to hum softly from nervousness, only to realise that people were backing away with frightful expressions on their faces when they heard her humming. Blinking confusedly Katriana frowned, trying to figure out why people would back away from her further when all she was doing was humming a song? As suddenly as she asked herself this question the answer sprang to mind, people seemed to be under the impression that she was probably casting some sort of spell, and wanted to be out of range when it hit. The absurdity of the situation hit her like a hammer and she began to giggle softly, her giggle turning into a chuckle and eventually laughter.
Marya smiled at Vyse "I thought you might want to return this to the rightful owner" Marya said as she tried to extend the naginata to Vyse only to have it blocked by the spears the guards were carrying. "Are you insane pointing a weapon at the lord Vyse" the left guard bellowed at her "he already has enough of a death threat from that black witch" he spat "he doesn't need another one from you" the guard finished, his face bloated and red. Marya was taken aback by the outburst and pulled back the staff-like weapon, staring dumbstruck at Vyse who probably overheard everything.
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Post by Dracafrey on Mar 14, 2010 15:52:39 GMT 1
Kael stood beside Katriana in waiting for Vyse to arrive. Not carrying for the people around him and Kat as they began to walk away as she began to hum. muttering silently to himself, "dumb idiots"
Vyse's expression changed quickly from what seemed happy to something would frighten fear itself.
"GUARDS!!!" Vyse bellowed
Every sound in the area fell silent and all eyes fell onto Vyse and the guards that stood infront of him.
The guards both frozen instantly, quivering as they turned around to see Lord Vyse glaring at them menacingly.
stuttering they both said, "y..y..yee..yesss M'Lord?"
Let this woman by this instant. And secondly when her conversation is finished with me, follow me to the stage. We will be having a demonstration.
Both the guards gulped in fear and nodded.
"Yee..Yess M'Lord" as they stood aside to let Marya pass by.
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Post by Culmir on Mar 14, 2010 16:02:38 GMT 1
Katriana gasped for air as she laughed still, this whole situation was just so ridiculous, people were actually scared of her humming a childhood song, thinking it to be some call to the demonlords of the underworld, when really it was a song about flowers and butterflies. Snorting Katriana clung to Kaels arm for some support as her lungs began to ache from lack of oxygen from her laughing fit. More and more people were staring at her now as if she had gone completely insane, she couldn't blame them really, but once they'd see the stupidity of this whole thing they would be laughing with her and everything would be fine. Until that time Katriana simply had to make due with what little friends she seemed to have, Kael, Vyse, perhaps Marya and her guardian Kat.
Marya smirked at the guards when they received hell for what they had been saying, in the back of her head Marya wondered if Katriana had heard it and how she would be reacting to the fact that even some of the kings guards didn't believe in her innocence. Stepping past the guards that were staring at the grass at their feet Marya made her way to Vyse, extending the naginata once more as she eyed the man up and down "This is Kats, I thought you might wanted to return it to her, before someone runs of with it" she said softly, not wanting people to overhear that Vyse might give the supposed enemy her weapon back until after his speech.
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Post by Dracafrey on Mar 14, 2010 16:09:00 GMT 1
Kael felt a weight pull on his arm suddenly, as he turned to see Katriana holding herself up as she continued her laughing fit. Smiling at her as soon as he smiled it vanished as a bellow lik nothing he heard before flew across the area and silenced everyone.
Vyse nodded at Marya and held out his hand and took the weapon from her.
"Thankyou Marya, that was good of you to do. And yes I will return this to her, Dont worry about a thing." smiling at her
"Now as for you two" looking at the guards. "Follow me!"
Turning on his heel and walking past the silent crowd as he headed for the stage as the two guards walked silently but quickly behind him in shame.
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