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Post by Culmir on Mar 14, 2010 16:16:57 GMT 1
Katriana sucked in a ragged breath as she watched Kael smile at her only to have it vanish when yelling issued from further down the field. Katriana stopped her laughing at once, her eyes turning to the direction of the field and then back at Kael "What happened?" she asked, not sure if she wanted to know at all when she saw Kaels expression. Fear settled into Katriana's stomach like a rock as she bit nervously onto her lower lip, still holding onto Kaels arm in need of some kind of support to keep her from running away. 'don't be silly' Kat uttered in Katriana's mind 'do you really think that I wouldn't of intervened if something wrong was going to happen to you? trust me, everything will be fine, Kael however won't be if you keep up squeezing his arm so tightly, let go! Kat mentally shouted at Katriana. Looking sheepishly at Kael Katriana let go of his arm "sorry" she apologised softly, hoping she didn't bruise him badly, and if she did would he allow her to help him.
Marya smiled at Vyse, swiping her ankle length hair behind her ear as she followed the man towards the field where she stage was perched onto a slightly higher piece of ground. She scanned the crowd meanwhile for the familiar face of the blond haired sorceress
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Post by Dracafrey on Mar 14, 2010 16:22:37 GMT 1
Kael looked around briefly as he shook his head slowly.
"Im not sure Kat, but it was something I havent experienced...it was powerful. More so then what you did yesterday." His head turning to her and smiling at her once again.
"It's okay Kat, and Im fine, but thankyou for your concern." as he still smiled at her.
As Vyse approached the stage and walking up the stairs slowly still gripping the weapon in hand tightly as stopping in the centre of the stage looking out among all the silent people around him.
The guards followed close behind Vyse and up stairs. Postioning themselves behind him, still holding their heads down in shame as they feared what was to come.
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Post by Culmir on Mar 14, 2010 16:28:22 GMT 1
Katriana nodded slowly, feeling Kat inside her head radiating satisfaction at her that she had listened to her, and nodding as well to Kaels remark. "oh.." Katriana started "I probably should mention that when you say Kat, you're referring to both of us, I'm not quite sure what my other self is called yet, she won't tell me as of yet and I've come to name her Kat, so, uhm..when you say Kat she clues in to" she said nervously, her eyes darting around, her lips pinched together in her tight line.
Marya pushed and shoved her way over to the stage, so she had a good view of Vyse and his two newly acquired test subjects. She smiled smugly at the two guards who were both scarlet with shame, turning her green eyes onto Vyse she stared at him expectantly.
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Post by Dracafrey on Mar 14, 2010 16:36:12 GMT 1
Kaell nodded slowly at Katriana.
"hmm okay, I'll keep that in mind, but you and her are one in the same person. So what you do reflects on her, and what she does reflects back to you. But if I offended you or her I apologize."
Vyse remained silent for a little longer the guards settled in behind him. His hand cluthing the weapon as he stared out into the crowd.
"So I've notice that most of you have not listened to my instructions from yesterday. This I am must displeased with. Moments ago you all heard a bellow. and Yes that was I. For I was furious with what I saw. Not of you all, but from my own guards. These ones that stand behind me. There will be a demonstration in a few minutes to show you all what will happen if this kind of behavour continues." As he paused to let this information sick into the peoples minds.
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Post by Culmir on Mar 14, 2010 16:51:04 GMT 1
Katriana shook her head "Oh no, you didn't offend me, or her, I just thought you should know that, that's how I'm calling her for now, and that she responds to it too, so if you have a direct question to her, she will answer, through me, so to avoid confusion, I thought you should know" Katriana finished with a smile. 'good job' Kat spoke in her voice 'if that didn't confuse him I don't know what will' she chuckled 'very funny' Katriana replied 'you know this would be easier if you just told me your name' she said, earning a mental playful push from Kat 'not yet' she said. Katriana shrugged 'okay she replied, knowing she must looked like an idiot shrugging for no apparent reason. Glancing around she saw only a few hastily avoided gazes thrown into her direction, everyone else was staring at Vyse who was putting up quite the show.
Marya glanced around, not seeing Katriana, a part of her was glad the woman wasn't in eyesight of everyone so she wouldn't be the centre of attention for so many people. On the other hand it might of been better if she had been near Vyse if he was going to declare her as an ally it would of made a better stand, but Marya never knew much about the politics within the castle
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Post by Dracafrey on Mar 14, 2010 20:48:14 GMT 1
Kael smiled and nodded at Katriana
"I think I can remember that." as his attention then turned to Vyse who was now on stage speaking to them.
Vyse stood there unwavering as he stared out into the crowd and smiled inwardly from there silence and there sheepish faces that they all knew what he was talking about.
"But Firstly before I move towards the demonstration with these guards. I would like Katriana to please come up here with me. I would like to return this weapon to you."
As soon as he had finished his last words he could hear most of the crowd gasp in silence.
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Post by Culmir on Mar 14, 2010 21:10:34 GMT 1
Katriana paled when she heard Vyse call out to her, people turning around to look at her as she subconsciously grasped Kaels arm again, earning a mental tsk from Kat. Blue eyes wide Katriana's eyes moved between all the people that were staring at her, chewing on her lower lip as she began to move towards the stage slowly, reluctantly letting go of Kaels arm. Her hands fidgeting a little but when she noticed people paling as she neared them she stopped, not wanting to scare them off if they thought she was casting. Moving slowly Katriana made her way to the stage, people split aside for her so she had a clear path to it. She tried as best as she could not to stare at anyone, unsure of how they'd react if she made eye contact with anyone. Slowly but surely she made her way onto the stage "er.. hi" she uttered nervously as she smiled weakly at Vyse
A satisfied smirk appeared onto Maryas face as she watched Katriana walk towards the stage slowly, she wasn't surprised to see Kael standing where Katriana had been standing, the two seemed to have grown closer after the disastrous training, perhaps because he understood what had transpired and she was the one that had actually sustained a wound from his arrow when he came away unscathed. She stared at Kael for a while, studying him before turning her attention back to Vyse.
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Post by Dracafrey on Mar 14, 2010 21:16:29 GMT 1
Kael just smiled at Katriana and patted her hand when she reluctantly let go of his arm. Watching Katriana slowly make her way to the stage as he felt a single set of eyes on him in the distance.
Vyse smiled as he watched Katriana make her way through the crowd and arriving on the stage utterin a hi to him.
"Hello Katriana and Kat." smiling at her.
"Please come here I have something that belongs to you."
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Post by Culmir on Mar 14, 2010 21:26:58 GMT 1
Katriana smiled a little more sincere now when Vyse greeted both Katriana and her guardian Kat, though it did earn some hushed whispers among the people closest to the stage who could hear it most clearly. Katriana latched onto some whispered words "why did Vyse call her two names?" "Is she sick in her head?" "Ive seen it before, towns idiot has more than one name too!" more such whispers were issued all around and Katriana could feel them all staring at her accusingly. Fixing her eyes onto Vyse she tuned out the conversation with a little help from Kat who started prattling about the weather being so nice to distract her. Making her way to Vyse she smiled again "thanks" she said, her smile turning into a grimace as she found herself being stared at with distrust by a lot of people. Her gut twisted in discomfort as she searched the crowd for at least one familiar and friendly face, finding none.
Marya tried to make herself taller when she saw Katrianas eyes sweeping the crowd, she tried to wave at her to notice her but she was roughly being bullied aside by some burly men that soon blocked her view, leaving her dependable on her hearing.
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Post by Dracafrey on Mar 14, 2010 21:35:40 GMT 1
Kael watched on in silence, listening to what Vyse had to say, wondering what he would be doing with the guards. As began to move closer to the stage, pushing aside anyone that decided to block his way.
Vyse began to grow impatient with the crowd and there whispers as tried to maintain his smile and compose towards Katriana. As he held out the weapon for Katriana to take.
"Here you go Katriana, I am sorry but I have to address the crowd before they anger me further."
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Post by Culmir on Mar 14, 2010 21:44:56 GMT 1
Katriana stared at the stage she was standing on, balling her hands into fists when she felt the urge to play with her dress, she didn't want to antagonise this crowd any less than the people she had to pass when coming over here. She kicked absently at a rock that was on the stage, watching it slide towards the edge slowly before she cursed herself as she watched it slide over, undoubtedly landing on someone, such was her luck. Staring back up she decided to play coy in case the rock had hurt someone and would give them more cause to want to burn her on the stake, that being the proper treatment for black witches. Her eyes immediately locked onto Kael who had moved closer, she took comfort in knowing he was closer just in case things got out of hand, and they seemed to be getting there. She smiled sheepishly at him, giving a slight shrug of her shoulder as she gestured apologetically at him, knowing it was her fault everyone was so distraught. Katriana absently accepted the naginata from Vyse who mentioned speaking to the crowd she nodded and retreated back a little, her eyes not leaving Kaels form as she awaited Vyse's talk.
Marya stood on her tip toes as she tried to look over the shoulder of a rather heavy set woman she could hear things being whispered about Katriana having gotten back her weapon and people were starting to back away now that she was armed and dangerous. 'like she needs a weapon to be dangerous' Marya thought as she stared at all the stupid people retreating slowly.
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Post by Dracafrey on Mar 14, 2010 21:54:19 GMT 1
Kael smiled at Katriana when she had noticed him in the crowd as he waited for Vyse's speech watching Katriana.
Vyse stood centre stage for them all to see his eyes closing and then opening again.
"SILENCE!!!!" he beckoned and once again terrified faces formed on there faces.
"Hmm so thats where it came from" Kael whispered to himself.
The silence stayed which Vyse appreciated.
"So I see that a lot of you did not take heed to my words yesterday. Because I still see and hear a lot of you treating this woman here as a monster because she has more power then most of you. You all sicken me. Even these two guards that are behind me I caught bad mouthing her. And they are here to show you what happens to anyone that further disobeys my orders."
Turning to Katriana and giving her a soft smile.
"Please go stand within the audience, I dont want you getting hurt."
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Post by Culmir on Mar 15, 2010 19:03:27 GMT 1
Katriana smiled a little at Vyse as she swiftly made her way off the stage, not sure if she wanted to be around when Vyse would start his demonstration, Kat however didn't seem to be wanting to leave, and if they did, they should at least look at what retribution would follow 'It'll be helpful for you, get used to fighting around you for when the war actually starts' Kat muttered at Katriana. Grimacing Katriana made her way to Kael that had come closer to the stage, people still parted before her but not as far as they had done earlier, reluctantly she admitted to Kat that she had a point, she'd always been a bit squeamish about fighting and blood and breaking bones that she never made a point of staying around when it happened. But with the impending war it seemed like a good time to try and get used to it, for her own reassurance she smiled at Kael, slipping her hand into his casually as she whispered "Let's see what Vyse has up his sleeve"
Marya impatiently stepped onto the larger womans heels as she tried to see over her shoulders, earning a elbow into the ribs from the heavy woman. Grumbling Marya manoeuvred away again, finding another spot where she could see the stage, noticing Katriana had left already.
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Post by Dracafrey on Mar 15, 2010 19:35:50 GMT 1
Kael smiled watching Katriana approach towards him. His eyes refocusing on the stage with Vyse about to demonstrate a lesson to them all. Kael's attention quickly changed as he felt a hand sliding into his, his head turning to to see as he then looked back up to see Katriana as he smiled at her then returned his gaze towards the stage and gently squeezing her hand to let her know he was there.
Vyse stood silently for a couple minutes as he then began to speak to the crowd once again.
"Now I will combat with these two guards, and from this point on with anyone that decides to disobey my orders will face the same consequences."
Vyse turned towards the guards, "Prepare yourselves for battle, and attack me."
Both guards began shaking in fear and shame as they both tried to grab the hilts of there swords with shaking hands. After managing to take hold of the hilt began sliding it out of its sheath and holding it before them readying for battle against Vyse. Gulping and holding there breath as they feared what was to come.
Vyse sighed and stared at them.
"I didnt say stand there, I said attack me!"
The guards looked at eachother and then back to Vyse. Charging towards Vyse in double attack, swinging the swords down diagonally on him.
Vyse watched the two guards start charging at him and begin to swing there swords down at him. Kneeling down to one knee thrusting out his arm into the one guards stomach, which set him soaring to the other end of the stage laying on the floor stunned. In his second motion tripping the guard with a sweeping leg knocking him onto his back and caught off-guard. Vyse Taking hold of the guards armour and standing back up, glaring into the eye of the frightened guard as he saw his lips quivering. Withing seconds of staring into the guards eyes he threw him into the air, soaring upwards so quickly his form disappeared from there eyes. The trainee's mouths dropped as they watched on as the guard disappeared in the sky only to start feeling their hairs to stand on end, which brought their attention quickly back to Vyse who was glowing. Vyse gathered his energy and pointed his hand up, sending a small orb soaring upwards towards the small dark figure that slowly came back into view of everyone. The orb exploding immensly in a bright yellow orb and then expanding even more before leaving a dark cloud of smoke behind. As it disappeared a wave of wind swept past all the trainees strong enough that they had to cover they're eyes. Within moments of recovering from there short impairment the guard fell onto the stage in a blackend heap. Everyone had fallen silent from sight all they could hear was the guards groans as he tried to breath. Turning to the audience as smirked seeing their frightend faces
"So now does anyone else wish to disobey my orders?"
waiting for anyone to speak he then turned to the guard at the other end of the stage.
"Guard take yourself and this man to the infirmary to be healed."
The guard barely was able to stand as he clutched his stomach and chest knowing he had severly broken ribs.
"ye..yeess M'lord." as he staggered over to the heap of his fellow guard and picked him up slowly, dragging him off the stage and into the castle.
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Post by Culmir on Mar 16, 2010 18:39:43 GMT 1
Katriana's eyes were fixed onto the guards when they were told to attack Vyse, she shuddered at his loud orders as she saw the men preparing to attack. Unable to look away Katriana watched the whole spectacle unfold before her, her stomach heaving when she saw the man soaring through the air and land hard with a thud. For a minute she wondered if he was still alive and, released her held breath with a relieved sigh. 'It was necessary' Kat spoke to her 'They would of never learned if Vyse hadn't done this, and believe me, he didn't want to but they forced him to undertake such rash actions, don't think bad of him' Kat scolded when she caught a fleeting though of Katriana. Cringing Katriana nodded to herself, hearing the truth in Kat's mental voice as she spoke, staring at the ground shame faced to have thought Vyse a bad man for just a spell.
Marya whooped when the man caught a blow to the pelvis area, her eyes wide so to take in more information as she watched the complexity of the moves preformed. She watched in awe when Vyse swung the other guard up in the air, her head tilting back to follow only to be drawn back by the eerie glow surrounding Vyse. She smirked after it was over, hoping everyone got over the foolishness so they could get back to training.
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