*hears dornkirk, as if he is far away.* make me visible? *feels hands upon her. remembers the dopplegangers. tries to struggle but her muscles don't work.* good-bye my sons. i love you!
((being carried away))
What? Strategos? A strange light? *remembers* Ah yes. Don't worry about Strategos your majesty. I assure you that he is well. And yes, we..got..those..rebels well under control. Thank you for your concern. But I am afraid, your majesty that I am a very busy man. I must leave you now. *snaps off his comm. looks at the guard.* What an idiot. *sees his scientists come running in.* Sees those bandages that look like arms? There's an invisible draconian under those bandages. I want you to take her to your lab. Make her visible so that you can see her. Do whatever it takes. GO!
((heh heh heh))
Frowns as they near the waterfall. Tunes in his comm to Dilly-boy's channel. "Dilandau-sama! I recommend that we proceed with caution. There was a lot of dopplegangers in those woods that we left behind. And we both know how unusual it is for such a large number to gather like that. They may have been protecting something, sir. There may be more in that mist down there."
((we should go slowly))
*sees Gaddes and takes a sip of water.* Thank you. *is suddenly alarmed by the look on his face.* What is it? *bolts upright, cringes and holds his side. looks at Gaddes.* What's going on?
((what's happening?))
*sees a mist rising in the distance. snaps on his comm* Okay dragonslayers! Be alert! We must be getting closer, right Dallet? *flies towards the mist* Ah ha! WE are getting closer. I can see the waterfall and..and there's a dale! Dallet! Where do we go? The waterfall or the dale?
((okay, where do we land?))
Hai Folken-sama! *lands her guymelf right behind Folken's guymelf. turns her comm into Eriya's channel.* Sister! I don't like this. Folken-sama has let himself open for attack. We are on the Crusade after all. And he doesn't want us to interfer! *grrrrr* Sister, I will NOT let Folken-sama be harmed, no matter what his wishes are.
((i will protect Folken-sama at all costs))
"Dornkirk? Ah, it's good to hear from you. I'm worried about Strategos. When the rebels disappeared in that bright light that Zaibach sent, a very powerful weapon I might add, well..Strategos disappeared with it. I haven't heard from him since."
((just letting you know))
*tunes his comm in Guimel's channel* I know how to get to Atlantis *hisses into the comm* because I was told. Why? What are YOU implying? he better not be trying to make me look bad in front of dilandau-sama!
((mistrustful))
*instinctively clutches Van's arm as Folken lands. sees the catwomen's guymelfs land right behind Folken's.* Lord Van, *whispers* I don't like this. *watches Folken disembark from his guymelf.* This is all wrong. Why is HE here? Please be careful Van-sama.
((yikes!))
*sees Folken land* WOAH! *turns and runs off the other way, back to Allen's room* I knew that Zaibach would be around, but I didn't thin they would LAND! *bangs on Allen's door once, then opens the door* BOSS!! Some cronies of Zaibach have just boarded the... shi... Boss?? You look horrible! *sees the water nearby* Here, have a drink... The guys on deck will have to handle Zaibach. The boss is in pretty bad shape...
((jeez!))
*sees mist building around as they get closer to the waterfall* Hmm... *responds to Shesta* You don't think the source of the dopplegangers is this waterfall do you? Like they were put here to guard it or something? If that's the case, I hope there's nothing else waiting for us...
((just pondering...))
*nods at Eries* Perhaps you're right. But still.. I'm almost certain that it WASN'T Zaibach that caused that light. If Dornkirk tells your father that, then it will just continue his belief that Miss Hitomi and her friends are demons. He will blame them, and he won't give a second thought to the fact that Zaibach was attacking us in the first place. *scowls* He refuses to acknowledge that Zaibach is our enemy because he doubts that this nation could actually stand up against them.
((This isn't right.))
*stares up as Folken lands* It's one of THOSE! *remembers getting taken off by the dragonslayers* Ah! *sees Folken come out* YOU! *defensively stands in front of Hitomi and Yukari*
((Yeah, I remember YOU alright...))
*is flying swiftly towards Asturia* I know they must be somewhere around... *spots the Crusade in the distance* There!! It's not too far off! *flicks on his comm* Naria! Eriya! No matter what happens, we are do NOT have hostile intentions. So don't do anything to ANYONE on board, alright? This is very important... *lands aboard the Crusade, right on the deck* I must get an answer for sure. IS mother dead? If she isn't, and if that was her... then WHAT is Dornkirk-sama doing? *hops out of his melef, arms raised* I do not come to fight, and we wish no harm.
((alright, I'm here.))
Well it's better to tell him to contact Dornkirk, then to let him continue that there are demons and such here. *sighs* Father has such bad idea about your friends as well. I'm glad they are on the crusade, and I'm pretty sure they are more safe, than being here. *eyes Dryden* Don't you agree?
((here's my reasoning behind my actions...))
Yea..I guess your right. Besides you really wouldn't want to go in battle with your arm all screwed up like that would you? *sighs* But why does Dallet know the way? That's really, really weird...*feels his stomach growl* Geez, how long have we been flying? I'm sooo hungry!!
((shesta wants a snack!))
*frowns* Man Dallet is really creeping me out. How does he know this stuff? What if the draconians cursed him and this is a huge trap? *eyes widen and snaps on his comm to Dallet* Oi, Dallet! How do you know where this waterfall is? Have you been there before, or are those voices in your head telling you?
((this is really, really weird...))
*softly growls* I remember that he gave you that...you don't have to rub it in, Naria. She just had to shove that fact in my face, didn't she? Well I have something to rub in hers! *twirls her claws around her necklace* And sister, I have this lovely necklace Folken-sama gave me. Perhaps if you do a good job, he might give you one. *smirks* That should it!
((nah, nah, nah to you!))
*glares at Dallet* You better be right. Okay men! We head for that mountain range. Eh? Jajuka? You want to stay behind? *gets a strange feeling.* NO! you're coming with us! That's an order!
((i..i don't want you to leave me!))
*ignoring his soldier, listens closely to varie.* hmmm, she is right. she could use this to her advantage and to my DISadvantage. especially if she conviences Folken that she is alive. i must see that she doesn't succeed. *here's is guard again.* What? Oh yes, that fat king. *sighs* Give me the comm. I also want you to summon my scientists. *looks at varie.* I have a job for them. *turns to the comm* King Aston? This is Dornkirk. How unusual it is for you to call me. What is it that you want?
((i don't like you calling me))
Relunctantly leaves the mob of dopplegangers behind. Flies next to Dilly-boy. "Dilandau-sama. I strongly think we should keep an eye on the dopplegangers. It is very unusual for them to gather like that. Or at least let me remain behind and keep an eye of them."
((someone should watch them))
*feels feverish* man! i think I'm burning up. mo wonder I'm having such fiendish dreams. i'm burning up with a fever. my throat is parch and my lips are so dry. i must get a drink of water. *notices a fresh picture of water on a stand across the room. slowly rises to his feet, sways and falls back on the bed.*
((passing out again))
Hai Dilandau-sama! *flies closer to dilly-boy. looks around.* The waterfall is over there. *indicates straight* Right in the middle of that mountain range.
((giving directions))
*smiles brightly at Gaddes.* Lord Van is right. We haven't eaten anything since supper last night. *grins at Prince Chid.* Don't worry about that bright light. When I saw it, I felt that it was a good light. I'm sure your forces are safe. *looks back at Van* how can i tell van-sama that i think that bright light has something to do with his mother? i think i'll keep that to myself for a while.
((keeping a secret))
Listens impatiently to his guard. "What do you mean that Dornkirk hasn't come on the line? Fools." Snatches the comm. "Listen whoever you are," hollers into the comm, "I am King Aston, Ruler of Asturia. I DEMAND that you get Dornkirk IMMEDIATELY!"
((hey, i am a king after all))
That is too bad, sister. *gives the dopplegangers one last look.* I have a bad feeling that we should. Oh well. *remembers something and smirks* Oh sister, *coons* I still HAVE the syringe that Folken-sama gave me. I will be getting his brother for him.
((nah nah nah))
*dumbly stares at Dornkirk.* Sleepy?? *turns to the guard. sees that the guard just stares at her. realizes that it's her bandages that he is staring at.* You can see me? *moves her arms a bit. watches the guard's face closely.* He CAN see me! he can see my bandages! *gets excited and strangely, very sleepy at the same time.* This..this is wonderful! I..I CAN be seen! I can use this...*yawns and slowly lays down on the floor* to..to get Van's or Folken's attention..to let them know..*eyes droop* that i'm still alive.
((falls asleep))
*swallows and responds to Viole* Viole!! I... I think we have to really hurry to get out of here. The last time there were dopplegangers around, there were draconians. What if the two of them go hand in hand?? I don't want to encounter either!
((still spooked))
Ah, Chid-ouji... Don't worry about the army from Freid. I'm almost certain they are alright. That light, reguardless from what your uncle said, was not evil. It was something to help us fight Zaibach. *trails off as Gaddes comes* Merle and the Prince here were hungry, Gadess. Could you help us?
((don't worry!))
*goes back to the deck where everyone's at* Okay, the boss is asleep. I think he'll be better when he wakes up again. *looks down at Chid* Hey there! Ah.. what's going on?
((what are you guys talking about?))
Oh nothing Eries. I just don't think it was wise, telling father to contact Dornkirk. If he knew about the Crusade, then he might hurt them all...*trails off and stares* And Allen isn't in a good condition to fight. Also didn't Hitomi say that Dornkirk kidnapped her? This isn't good...
((that's why I'm upset!))
Hai, Folken-sama! *eyes the dragonslayers one last time and flies after her sister* I'm sure Dornkirk-sama will understand your reasons, Folken-sama. Though we will find out if Dornkirk had some alternative motive for doing that...hmmmm *pauses and listen to Naria* I agree! I found that odd too, but we don't really have time for such investigations.
((so we are off to get Van again, eh?))
*snaps out of his thoughts and notices Van, Merle and Hitomi are looking at him* Huh? Oh I'm fine, Merle, Van-sama. I was just thinking..thinking about that white light. I was just kinda worried about Freid's fleet that was caught up in it. *pats Merle's hand and looks up at Van* But you got out of it ok, so they did too, right?
((this has been knawing at me...))
Phew! *sighs and switches to Miguel's comm* Least Dilandau-sama doesn't want us to fight those things...*stares at the forest* Uh, Miguel are you alright? I wouldn't be if I was him...I mean he did get kidnapped and they tried to kill him...
((you ok?))
*looks down when Van looks at her* I know he will protect me..he doesn't have to say that... *looks over at Prince Chid* Odd..he looks upset. I wonder why? Hmmm... *smiles at Prince Chid*
((what's wrong?))
*feels a floating sensation.* Uh? *realizes that he is no longer on the Crusade, but floating on his back in a deep, blue sea.* how in the world did i get out here? *realizes that he can't move his arms or legs. looks up. sees the stars.* nighttime? impossible. *feels the waves getting rougher and the air getting thinner. starts gasping* can't...can't breath. *notices that the water is changing, growing darker. feels hands. lots of hands pulling on him, clawing at him. looks up. sees nothing but dopplegangers.* GAAAAHHHH I'm drowning in a sea of dopplegangers!!!!! *bolts up right..gasping. notices that he is in his room aboard the Crusade*
((a nightmare!))
Ah my dear. So you want me to take you back to Freid. *lets out a mock sigh* I'm afraid that I cannot do that. See, that painkiller I gave you will also make you very drowsy and I can't have you falling asleep out in the middle of Freid's countryside. You saw for yourself what is out there. Eh? *glares at the soldier that barged in. notices the soldier's blank stare in Varie's direction.* What? What is it you see? *listens as the soldier says he can see bandages that appear to wrapped around slender arms floating in the air.* hmmmm, this is interesting. the soldier can see the bandages that varie put on, but not varie herself. *looks back at the soldier.* Forget about that. Why did you come in here? What? The fat king of Asturia wants to talk with me?
((now what))
*looks back at the dopplegangers.* grrrrrrrrr *sees Folken flying away. curses softly* he did tell me that he wanted me to be pratically invisible here in Freid. that means i can't attack those...those creatures. fine! i won't. *snaps on his comm.* Forget them! I said we are going this way and that's what we are doing. Dallet! Get up here. Where's this waterfall and dale?
((the people of freid can play with them))
Hears Dilly-boy's comm to retreat. drat! Notices that Folken and his cats are leaving. that's strange. they seem to be heading back towards Asturia. Flies upward. Looks back. Snaps on his comm. "Dilandau-sama! There seems to be a huge crowd of dopplegangers down there!"
((i agree with dallet...YIKES!))
Good! We are leaving! *follows dilly-boy. looks over his shoulder.* that's odd. the catwomen and folken-sama look like they are heading back to Asturia. why would they come here just to go back? no matter, at least they are gone. *looks back at the woods.* Yikes! *snaps on his comm* Dilandau-sama! There's an army of dopplegangers back there!
((what should we do?))
*smiles at Prince Chid's approach. sees the Moleman over Chid's shoulder. gives him a smile.* Are you hungry? Would you like to join us when Gaddes returns? *looks back at Prince Chid. frowns and gently touches his shoulder.* Prince Chid? Are..are you okay?
((i'm worried about you))
*gives Dornkirk a long hard stare.* No! I cannot fly. My wing is broken. Although the pain is lessening. Hmmm, that old goat must have been telling the truth about the potions. *puts a fake smile on* However, *says in a sweet voice* I must return to Freid. If you would return me in the same manner that you brought me here, I will be in your debt.
((please send me back to Freid))
Hai Folken-sama! *gives the dragonslayers a quick glance before flying behind Folken. looks down at the gathering mob of dopplegangers. snaps on her comm.* Folken-sama. There are a great number of dopplegangers down there. And there are many more coming out from the woods. Don't you think that is rather odd for creatures who like to be by themselves most of the time? Should we have this investigated?
((this is so odd))
Walks down the hall towards his communication room. Gives the guards a nod as he enters. Tells his dispatcher to call Zaibach. "I want to talk with Dornkirk, personally."
((waiting to talk with dornkirk))
I... I've only heard that she's dead, to be honest. *watches Dilandau move back* I wonder what they're up to... *shakes his head* What? *hears Eriya* I don't know why. I can't even begin to guess why Dornkirk-sama would do that. *closes his eyes* We are going to intercept the Crusade. NOW. There is to be NO fighting. I MUST speak with Van about this. He would know for certain if our mother is dead. Dornkirk-sama would understand this delay if he has nothing to hide. I don't think he does, but I think he may be taking some liberties in his plans that personally affect me. I trust both his plans for Gaea and him, and I realize sacrifices must be made to perfect the world... but... I have to do this. *starts flying backwards, towards Asturia*
((I have to find Van.))
*stands close by the group* This is SO against my nature! I like to hide from groups, but I can't shake that sinking feeling of danger I have... *looks over at Merle, but sees she's distracted* Heh.. *smiles to himself* What a preoccupied little kitten!
((amused))
*lets out a sigh of releif* Good... battle is avoided for now. *flexes his arm* Wow... Viole did a pretty good job bandaging this. *hears Shesta's transmission* Eh...? Well, I'm pretty sure you're right about Folken-sama wanting to get to Atlantis. That's why Dilandau-sama wanted us to hurry. But maybe you're right about the dopplegangers too. Hey, if it keeps him out of our way, it can't be ALL bad, right? It makes things easier for Dilandau-sama to get what he wants.
((wow, Shesta's smart!))
*nods at Merle* Sure. I think we should wait until Gadess comes back. I don't really know my way around this ship yet *looks up at Yukari and Amano* The two of you are also from the mystic moon. Do you get horrible visions like Hitomi? I know it wasn't you that had anything to do with that light before... that was a draconian light. So you don't have to worry about King Aston trying to kill you. I promise to protect you. *eyes Hitomi* ALL of you. Eh? Prince Chid? Are you alright? You look upset...
((attempt at being reassuring))
*sighs and follows Dilandau's direction* I wonder..? Geez, I need to ask someone! *flips his comm to Gatti's* Gatti! I think maybe Folken-sama wants to go to Altantis too. He is a draconian and that's where they are from. I wonder if those doppelgangers were trying to stop him or something. What do you think?
((I have all these thoughts, and they are confuzzling me!))
*smiles* Good luck father. I'm sure you will get everything cleared up. *watches him go and notices Millerna's glare* What is it now sister? Have I upset you?
((what did I do?))
*runs over to Merle and Van* Well I'm certainly hungry! I've missed breakfast this morning. *smiles at her* I missed it because I was trying to get Freid's fleet to backup Van-sama. *frowns and stares abesent mindly* I hope..I hope it's ok. I'm not sure that white light was a good thing...but Van-sama and Allen-san came out of it. I'm sure our forces did too...
((worried))
*has the same reaction that Naria has* That..that's awful! But..how? Oh forgive me Folken-sama, but I agree with Naria. We thought your mother is..is..dead. *gulps* I feel so bad...but what if Dornkirk-sama is trying to maniuplate him somehow through his mother? *narrows her eyes* Folken-sama, do you know why Dornkirk-sama did that? It's rather odd...
((I hate that odd fossil!!))
*watches with amusement as Varie attends to herself. sees her hesitation with the potions.* Now, now my dear. I promise that they are what I said they are. You may drink them. *laughs softly as she swallows the green liquid, then the blue.* Ah, now don't you feel better. Too bad that you can't fly...
((taunting))
As you wish Folken-sama. I shall leave you with your...*giggles* friends. *snaps his comm on to his dragon slayers* Come one. We are leaving. Jajuka! You too. *starts flying towards the right, following Dallet's earlier directions.
((you can have your *shudders* creeps))
*glares at the dopplegangers as they exit the woods.* this isn't good. i can tell. i wish dilandau-sama would let us kill them. but we don't have the time. we must get to the waterfall and the dale. i think time is running out. *glances in dilly-boy's direction.* i should comm him, but dilandau-sama specifically said that we should be quiet. but we need to leave... *siiiiigh*
((in a dillema))
*quietly listens to the soft engines of his ship. thinks about the battle.* what happened to the dragon slayers? what happened to dilandau? why is everyone suddenly concerned about going to Freid? i think Van told me but i can't remember. soooo tired.
((finally goes to sleep))
Hmmmmm, so Folken doesn't know anything about these dopplegangers, nor does he care. Well, I care. There are too many of them gathered here to be just a coincidence. Something has made them gather here like this. Sees more movement. Flies towards it. What??? More dopplegangers?
((what is going on here?))
*hears folken's comm.* Your...your mother? *gives Eriya a worried look.* Folken-sama, please forgive me, but isn't your mother dead?
((first his brother, now his mother??))
Gives Dryden a worried look. "Yes, I also hope everything is fine in Zaibach. It's Strategos absence that has me a little uneasy. After all, he was Zaibach's ambassador. He was SUPPOSE to be safe here in Asturia. But, he's gone! Not a word." Sighs. "I can't wait. I must find out if Stragegos is all right." Stands. "I'll go and call Dornkirk right now." Bows slightly. "Please, continue with your lunch."
((heads towards his communication room))
*looks over her shoulder. sees Hitomi and Yukari staring upwards. looks up and stares at the Mystic Moon.* wow! i wonder what it is like up there. must be nice. *looks back at Yukari and Hitomi.* Are you two hungry? Want to go with me and Lord Van and find something to eat? *turns to Van* We are going to find some food, right?
((okay, i'm not mad at hitomi anymore))
*clumbsy bandages her arms as best as she can.* owwww, that hurts. *hears dornkirk's offer of the potions.* should i drink them? *siiighs* some of these cuts are pretty deep and they were from doppleganger's claws... *tries to move her wing* OWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW *reaches for the liquids. closes her eyes and glups them down, one at a time.*
((i hope they are what you say they are))
*glances back at the dopplegangers* .... *flips back on to Dilly's comm* Dilandau... I don't know what the dopplegangers are doing here. It doesn't concern me. Now, leave me be. *turns the comm just to Naria and Eriya* ... Something has been going on. You must have seen that smear of blood... I... I think it was my mother. But Dornkirk-sama appeared and took her from me. I... We have to go find Atlantis.
((it's what Dornkirk-sama wants, and I think I'll find answers there.))
*swallows* He's... going to contact DORNKIRK? That's not very wise... *smiles at Grava* I hope everything is fine in Zaibach as well, your highness. Well, hopefully the Crusade is moving pretty fast... I hope they can get there before Zaibach figures out what they're REALLY up to.
((apprehensive))
*stiffens completely* DOPPLEGANGERS?? Oh no.... I HATE dopplegangers! I don't wanna fight them, I don't wanna fight them, I don't wanna fight them... *looks down at his hand* I REALLY don't wanna fight them!
((scared))
*gives Eries a look* What in the world? Why did she suggest that? Now Zaibach will know that we are planning to go to Freid and they'll attack again!! *shakes her head and closes her eyes* Geez, I hope Allen and the others will be safe....
((ugh, that was a dumb suggestion Eries!))
20?? That's insane amount! *hears Dilandau* Man..he won't let us attack them. Maybe they are working for Folken-sama. *sighs* Why would he let those things work for them. I HATE them!
((I wish we could kill them!))
*hears Gatti's comm and stares at the forest* Geez!! Is that what was bothering you Miguel?? Man, Doppelgangers? Why are they way out here in Freid? That's too weird. *hears Dilandau's orders* Well we won't have to go near them...
((that's strange!))
*smiles at Yukari and looks up at the Earth* It's strange to see home up there, isn't it Yukari-chan? *sighs and looks at her* We are going to Freid. Chid-ouji's country! We are going to... *whispers to her* ...help Van's mother. She wants him to go to Altantis..and..*fingers her pendant*..this pendant might get enough power to take us all home! *smiles* I hope!
((that's the plan anyway!))
*watches Varie bandage herself.* Ah my dear, you should feel better in no time. See that bottle of dark green liquid? It's a powerful antibodic. You should drink that to avoid infections. The blue liquid is for pain. Now don't worry my dear, none of these medicines will hurt you. You should drink both. *siiiighs* However, I don't know how to bandage your broken wing though. But if you drink the blue liquid, you shouldn't feel it too much.
((giving advice))
Jajuka! Gatti! Are you sure about the dopplegangers? *looks down. shudders.* I see them. *remembers Folken's orders.* NO ONE MOVE, UNDERSTAND ME??? *tunes his comm to Jajuka* Jajuka, go ahead and investigate. *turns the channel to open so Folken and his dragon slayers can hear.* Folken-sama? What's the deal with the dopplegangers? *grins* You're not using THEM as diplomatics are you? I'm sure that they won't go over very well with the politics of Freid.
((dopplegangers Folken?))
*watches Folken* oh my love! where did that blood come from? did those dopplegangers harm you when Eriya and I weren't looking? *remembers the encounter.* i don't recall any of those monsters even touching you, my love. so where did the blood come from? *sees movement below.* eh? *tunes her comm to Eriya's channel* Sister! Look! More dopplegangers!
((eeek! there's a lot of those creepy things))
*hears Jajuka's comm* Dopplegangers? *looks sharply to the woods. tunes into Guimel's channel.* Did you hear that? Jajuka said that there's at least 20 dopplegangers down there? I hope Dilandau-sama tells us to kill them.
((i don't like dopplegangers))
Hmphf! *grabs Van's arm.* Lord Van? What are we going to do now? I mean the Crusade is heading towards Freid. Should we grab a bite to eat?
((i'm hungry))
*gives Dornkirk a hard look. turns towards the bandages and medicines.* He hasn't mentioned what he did with Folken. *looks at the blood* I'm so dizzy. I must do something. I must get back to Freid. I have to reach Van. *moves slowly towards the bandages.* Tha..thank you Dornkirk, for the medicines. *Starts to administer to herself.*
((bandaging herself up))
Tunes in his comm. "Dilandau-sama! Gatti is right about the dopplegangers. By my count, there are at least 20 of those things down there. I am close to them. I will investigate and keep you posted, Sir."
((spying on the dopplegangers))
"Well," smiles at the trio, "lunch is indeed delightful. The food is delicious and I couldn't ask for better company." Looks at Dryden. "Thank you for joining me." Turns to Eries. "Ah, I suppose you're right, daughter. I think I'll contact Zaibach and find out what happened Strategos once we are done with our lunch."
((yes...i will contact dornkirk))
*smiles at Gaddes.* Don't worry about me. I'll be all right. Just let me know when we reach Freid. *lays down on the bed.* owwww, what a day. *siiiigh* and it's not over yet. *closes eyes.*
((going to sleep))
*sees a ripple in the forest* Eh?? *flies down a little to get a closer look* There's something MOVING in there... *sees a single doppleganger wander out of the edge, walking with the mob of them* !!! *flips on the comm to Dilly's channel* Dilandau-sama! There's a BUNCH of dopplegangers in that forest! *picks up Jajuka on the little radar and flips to his channel too* Hey Jajuka! Do you see what I do? The dopplegangers?
((creepy!!))
*looks around the ship, trailing fingers along the wood* Wow... This is sooo neat! *whirls around* So, why are we going to Fred? Or... whatever the name of the country is? Sorry if I didn't pay too much attention back in that study. I was too busy fearing for my life. *gets a worried expression* Is that knight going to be okay? He looked really pale... *notices Hitomi* Well, I guess it makes sense that cat girls would be just as tempermental as cats themselves, right? *stares up at the earth in the sky*
((wowed))
*speaks under his breath* Right, boss. *gives a polite nod to those gathered and helps Allen to his room* Here... Get some rest, okay? I promise that I'll wake ya up as soon as anything happens.
((take better care of yourself!))
*sighs* If it isn't one thing, it's another... Father, if you are so worried about Strageous, then why not just try and contact him first, before worring about anything else. I'm sure he is fine. Zaibach has good warriors, and I'm sure they found him or something and he is back at home. Ugh..I'm getting a headache from all of this. I hope he buys it...
((ow, my head!))
*frowns at Folken's orders* Just stand by? Oh well..*sighs and glares at the Alesides* I'm pretty sure he told pryo boy here something. I bet it was to stay out of the way or something like that. *looks back to Folken's melef* I hope he is ok..oh Folken-sama...
((worried and patiently waiting))
*notices Merle's glare* Eh? What is she mad about this time? What did I do? *sighs and walks over to Amano and Yukari* Cats, are tempermental aren't they? *hears Allen and notices him leaning on Gaddes* He's still hurt. He can't walk much...then why is he coming with us? He should have stay with Millerna. Not that I'm complaining or anything...
((how did I upset Merle?))
It's watching you..? *looks at the forest* I don't see anything out of the ordinary...Odd...but Folken-sama was down there acting strangely, so Miguel could be onto something. Hmmmm... Oh well, I think Dilandau-sama wants us to go to that waterfall thing. So don't worry about it to much Miguel.
((I can't see anything over there...))
Ah, so you know where you are my lady? That's good. That means you may not be as hurt as you look. I will help you. *calls for his scientists and orders them to bring bandages and medicines. tells them to leave them on the floor of the lab. orders them out. looks back at Varie.* Well, it's up to you my dear. I've got bandages and medicines for your wounds. But I'm afraid that since my scientists can't see you, you'll have to doctor yourself.
((taking care of varie))
*watches with curoisity as folken goes back into his guymelf.* hmmmmm, i wonder what he is up to? *listens* Hai! Folken-sama! *grins* You won't have to worry about me and my dragonslayers. We don't have any intention of bothering the dipolmatic relations here in Freid. They won't even know that we are here.
((whatever, just leave me alone folken))
*eyes water at Van's scolding. swallows hard and glares at Hitomi.* this is all HER fault. Lord Van wouldn't be talking to me this way if it wasn't for HER! *realizes what Van just said. looks back at him.* Your mother? She's alive?
((do we dare to hope?))
*gathers enough strength to sit up.* Dornkirk! I should have known. Why? Why have you brought me here? And where's Folken? What have you done with my son?
((demanding answers))
Flies close to Folken. Notices something in the woods. Gives Folken a quick glance before heading into the woods. what? there are dopplegangers here! Growls softly as flies around them. there must be over 20 dopplegangers here! but why? why are they here? and why have they gathered in such large numbers?
((must tell dilly-boy about this))
*watches silently as Folken enters his guymelf.* something funny is going on. there's..there's something really evil watching us. *looks over into the woods and shudders.* the evil is in the woods. we must get away from here. we must get to the waterfall and the dale.
((getting funny feelings))
*glares at the dragonslayers for emphasis. snaps on her comm to folken's channel* What do you want us to do Folken-sama? Shall we come back over to you?
((what are your orders))
*climbs up the ladder. barely able to stand. looks at Gaddes.* Good work, Gaddes. Let's head towards Freid. *turns to the others.* Prince Chid, I am honored that you like my ship so well. *looks at Van* But, I'm afraid that I cannot show you around. I must rest. *leans on Gaddes.* Van? Will you show everyone around. I..I must lie down for a few minutes. *looks at the girls and bows slightly* Please forgive me ladies. But I'm afraid that I must part your dear company. But it's only for a little while. *whispers to Gaddes.* Help me to my room before i pass out.
((needs to lay down))
"Uh?" Looks at Dryden. "Zaibach? Ah yes. I know they don't harbor any ill will towards us. This morning, those rebels.." sighs, "well, I'm glad that they have been caught. But, I do wonder what happened to Strategos. No one has seen him since he disappeared in that..that white light." Has a thought. "Oh No! What if, what if Strategos has been taken prisioner by the rebels? What if he's lost to those witches who cast the light? Oh No! How can I explain this to Dornkirk?"
((oh no))
Hai, Dilandau-sama! *flicks his comm back to Viole* You know what really freaks me out? That forest over there. There's something... HORRIBLE in there. But I have this really creepy feeling it's watching me. It doesn't make any sense, I know, but I'm still really freaked. I hope we get moving soon...
((just talking))
If it deals with mother, there's only one person I can think of who can help me think this through. I MUST get Van. This... this is just as important as anything else I'm doing. I have to get things cleared up. *is startled by Naria's voice* Naria... *stands up and re-enters his melef* Just stand by. Thank you both for detaining them. *flicks on the frequency to Dilly's channel* Dilandau. The crusade and other forces of Asturia are coming to Freid for important political reasons. I don't know why you are here, but you are NOT allowed to cause any damage to this country. In fact, it would be better if you remained in stealth mode while you are here. Understood? Stay out of the way.
((must get Van...))
*looks down at Merle and sighs* Merle, no one said anything at all about leaving you behind. In fact, I specificaly told you to to stay with that group of people so you could come. *shakes his head* You shouldn't be so panicky. This place... the king here is dangerous. I wouldn't leave you with him. *looks at Hitomi, Amano, and Yukari* I'm glad those three are coming with us. I wouldn't trust him around THEM, either. *pats the top of Merle's head* Hitomi... Hitomi says that my mother could still be alive, Merle. Still alive.... I think so too.
((serious, as usual))
*nods* Yeah, I'm coming. *climbs up as well and gives Allen a quick nod* Um.. thank you. *frowns* You should... sit down or something. You look almost fatigued... I've seen it before. *stands by Yukari*
((a little unsure of what to say))
*glances over at Millerna and looks back at Grava* Your highness? You do indeed look trouble. Is it because of what happened this morning? I think everything is going to be fine... Zaibach doesn't seem to have anything negative towards us, and we will be in Freid soon enough... what's the matter? I have a sinking feeling he's thinking about that demon theory of his again.
((don't like that...))
*smiles at Gaddes* The Crusade is stunning! What a nice ship you have. *stares in awe* We need to get Freid a ship like this. *rubs his hands together* Though I don't know much about ships or anything, but I do like this one!
((gabbing))
Eh? *turns his head to look at Folken* You're right Dallet. He is just sitting there. Maybe his foot is stuck on the ground or something. *hears Dilandau's order* Hmmm..better be careful and make sure those cats can't hear us.
((dunno, what's wrong with Folken.))
*notices her father's expression has gotten serious* That's odd. He was happy a moment ago. Oh wait, he must be thinking about that lame idea that there are demons here or something. *sighs and smiles at him* Father, are you alright? *side glances at Dryden* I wonder if he can get him into a better mood. He certainly can talk really well...
((what's wrong now father?))
*watches Folken and hears Dilandau's order* Hai, Dilandau-sama! I think Folken-sama isn't after these wishes things. Especially since he is a draconian. I wonder if he just wants to get back home. Hmmmm.. *sighs and shudders* But, draconian's are those demon creatures. What..what if Dilandau-sama is going into a trap?? Oh dear, should I tell him? But what if I'm wrong? *remembers the last beating* Then I'll get kicked, and slapped. I better not say anything until I know for sure...
((thinking baddddd thoughts....))
*grins as his scientists enter the lab. orders them to take varie. frowns when they only stand there.* hmmmm, i guess they can't see her. *asks them if they see anything. notices that they see some blood on the floor. frowns and orders the scientists out.* Well, my dear. It appears that my scientists can't see you after all. Well, that is too bad for you. How are your wounds going to be attended to?
((hmmm, don't want varie to die))
*tunes his comm to Gatti's channel.* You are right. I think he's looking for the place with the wishes. *grrrrrr* well he's NOT going to learn the way from us. *turns his comm to only his dragonslayers.* NOT ONE OF YOU BLABBER MOUTHS SAY A WORD! NOT ONE WORD! DO YOU UNDERSTAND????
((everyone STAY quiet!))
Sister! I..I'm not sure what we should do. Folken-sama is just..just sitting there. *turns her comm to Folken's channel.* Folken-sama? We have detained Dilandau and his dragonslayers. What are your orders? oh please my love, please be all right.
((folken-sama?))
*scampers up the rope and goes right by Van. grabs his hand while giving Hitomi and pouty look.* Lord Van! *looks up at Van, eyes wide* Would you have left me behind?
((would you???))
Uh? *looks down and removes his hand from the hilt of his sword. glances at Guimel. opens his comm to Guimel's channel.* Thanks man. It was instinct. *turns back to the catwomen.* Why are they just standing there like that? *looks over their guymelfs.* Hey Guimel, see that? It's Folken-sama. He's just sitting there.
((this is werid))
*hears a familiar voice in the distance.* Fo..Folken? *slowly opens her eyes. notices that she is on a floor.* what? where am i? *tries to rise to a sitting position, head spins.* this place looks familiar..but i'm having trouble recognizes it. *hears footsteps. tries to turn towards the sound. sees several men in long white coats running into the strange room* who are they? where's folken?
((dazed and confused...still))
Notices Folken. hmmmm, why is he just sitting like that? *notices the blood.* now that is odd. why would the cats leave their master if he is bleeding? Frowns. since they don't know that i'm here, i think i'll just fly over to folken and get a closer look.
((heading towards Folken))
*smiles at the moleman.* You are more than welcomed aboard my ship. I hope you will find it to your liking. *helps both Merle and the Moleman aboard. turns to Amano while holding out the ladder.* Are you coming too?
((well, get on aboard man if you're coming!))
Absently mindedly thinks of Yuarki, Hitomi and Amano. Those three are indeed strange. From they way they behave right down to their clothing. And they did seem nervous about something. Takes another bite of his food. I know that those three are responsible for this. They are powerful. They have cast spells on nearly everybody here. Glances at Millerna. My poor daughter. They definately have gotten you in their grips. But why? Why would they want my daughter.. Pauses, fork halfway up to his mouth. The wedding! They have gotten both Millerna and Dryden under their spells. They intend to take over Asturia through them! Well I won't let them! I will kill them first!
((dark thoughts))
*scurries up to Allen with Merle* Ah... thanks for letting me on your ship, Allen. *looks around nervously* This isn't really my thing! I like to wander around and hide, not be out in the open.
((disturbed))
*frowns and closely watches the catwomen and Folken* Eh? Folken looks like he's hurt or something. I wonder what's go
