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Forgotten (( Fantasy RP))

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Continuing through the forest, Ryu began to slow his pace as he felt the surrounding temperature lower. Judging by this temperature, I suppose night is drawing nearer . . . But, it is does not matter. Travelling by sunlight, moonlight, starlight, or no light makes no difference to me.

Adjusting the blindfold about his head, the Dragoon pressed onward and steadily increased his pace. However, after a time, he felt a wraith-like presence at his side. Before the wintery-eyed elf beside him could speak, Ryu answered her.

"I don't need rest, Serini." He paused, turning his sightless crimson eyes toward her. "I can't explain it, but I feel the need to press onward."

Serini smiled gently as she placed a hand on Ryu's shoulder. "Determined as always. I always thought your fiery spirit would be the death of you . . . "

"Walking through one night won't kill me," the Dragoon replied adamantly.

"Perhaps not, but I still think it best that you rest for the night."

Ryu was momentarily silent, as though considering her words. "When the moon has fully risen and the stars are their brightest, then return. I'll rest then."

Serini gazed fondly at the Dragoon before turning away. "Still stubborn, I see. But, very well." Wings that sparkled with the light of glittering snow rose from the summon's back as she rose toward the night sky and vanished.
 
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Tetsuo... Tetsuo.... come on....

"Maria...." Tetsuo mumbled opening his eyes, "just a dream..."

Tetsuo stands up and ajusts his armor, he didn't know why he still wore it but... he just did. "**** Dragoons..." he cursed, "if it weren't for them I would never even be here..."
 
Angel awoke early, the morning barely visable on the horison. She stretched and yawned widely before leaping to the ground silently. Thank goodness she still retained her abilities. She whistled loudly and the lizard scurried down to her. Angel smiled up at it and mounted him quickly. It would only be another half day's journey to the village.

" Let's go my friend." She said with a smile. The lizard once again bounded off, this time across the open grassland that bordered the jungle. The tall grass waved around them like an ocean of green. The sky was unusually blue this day, causing a memory to surface. The first day Angel had went to the temple the sky had been like this.
 
Tetsuo enters the village, it was small and had many stone houses, but what he had come for was teh temple in the middle... "I'm here now.... lets see what they want me to do..." Tetsuo says walking threw the streets.
 
Angel could faintly make out the shadow of the village, and let out a gleeful cry. She threw her arms into the air as the lizard bounded into the sky. It landed hard, the fox woman grabbing the reins with one hand. The lizard let out a screech and barreled onward. Angel's golden eyes took in the familiar surroundings as she slowed the beast to a trot. She was an impressive sight indeed, sitting dominantly atop her mount.

She entered the village, ignoring the open stares of others. Her eyes scanned the area, feeling a strange tingle run down her spine. The fox glanced over at Tetsuo, committing his appearance to memory. The large lizard stopped under her command. She watched silently as a black raven circled the man overhead before flying off.

" You, Sir...I wish to speak with you." She stated. It was more of a command then a request, her piercing eyes glaring at him.
 
As Ryu slowly awakened, he lay still as he observed his environment. The air was still and cold, but an occasional fragment of birdsong reached him amidst the silence. It seems like morning--early, but morning. Having slept leaning against a thick-trunked tree, the Dragoon slowly stood as he brushed dust and bark from his cloak. Then, shaking his cloak free of leaves, he lightly licked his forefinger before raising his hand to test the air. No wind to identify . . . Any heat source seems to becoming from this direction, though. Since it's early morning, that would mean this direction is east. Turning, Ryu continued in the direction he had been moving during the previous night.

After a time, Ryu slowed his pace. Though somewhat distant, he heard the sounds of multiple voices. There was a village nearby. While desirous of avoiding any social interaction, the Dragoon decided that communities had at least two things he was searching for--information and certain supplies.

It seems that, if I truly wish to obtain such things, entering a community is unavoidable. But, first . . . Ryu ceased walking as listened to the approach of several beings--humans. Raising the hood of his cloak, the Dragoon completely enveloped himself in black cloth.

Not flinching as an arrow whistled by one ear, the male remained silent as he heard a voice call out, "That was a warning shot. Now, if you don't want an arrow through your throat, hand over any money or valuables you have."

A group of bandits emerged from the surrounding forest, forming a circle about Ryu. Beneath the blindfold, the Dragoon's crimson eyes narrowed as he spoke in a controlled, level tone. "I have nothing for you," he said shortly.

Neither do I have any more words or patience to give you should you persist. Though fully still, Ryu listened intently for any movements the bandits about him might make.
 
The sudden intrusion of voices shook Lini from her sleep. Shocked, the girl instictively reached for her bow and peered at her surroundings. Noticing no immediate danger she rose to her feet, shivering slightly in the cold morning air. The girl crept silently towards the source of the noise, soon spotting a group of scruffy looking humans circling in on a solitary one, completely covered in black cloth. The answer seemed fairly obvious: Bandits?, she clenched her hand a bight tighter around the shaft of Windslash as she edged closer to the road, still making sure that the foilage hid her from view. Appearances can be deciving though... she thought for herself, covering her ears with her hood to keep them from view I'll just watch and see what happens.
 
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Angel could faintly make out the shadow of the village, and let out a gleeful cry. She threw her arms into the air as the lizard bounded into the sky. It landed hard, the fox woman grabbing the reins with one hand. The lizard let out a screech and barreled onward. Angel's golden eyes took in the familiar surroundings as she slowed the beast to a trot. She was an impressive sight indeed, sitting dominantly atop her mount.

She entered the village, ignoring the open stares of others. Her eyes scanned the area, feeling a strange tingle run down her spine. The fox glanced over at Tetsuo, committing his appearance to memory. The large lizard stopped under her command. She watched silently as a black raven circled the man overhead before flying off.

" You, Sir...I wish to speak with you." She stated. It was more of a command then a request, her piercing eyes glaring at him.
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Tetsuo turns barly in her derection, "About what?" he asks harshly, fingering his gun.

He looked at her and the giant beast she had with her.... he didn't like animals but... others did, (like his wife) and he dealed with it... "and don't waist my time... I'm an elf on a mission!"
 
" Silence fool! I have been sent by Lady Karnage. You happen to be someone that she holds an intrest in." She spat hatefully, her Halberd appearing in her hands instantly. The fox woman held the weapon level with the elf, her harsh eyes flashing to the blood red they once were.

" You will come with me elf. You have no other choice. Even Maria would agree to this..." She added darkly, her ears flat against her skull.
 
"Nothing? I wouldn't say that. I'm sure you can cough up something for us," the bandit leader said, casually spinning a dagger in one hand. "Or, if ya would rather, we can beat the valuables out of ya." The man smirked, adding, "Really, it's up to you whether we do this the easy way or the hard way."

Ryu did not move. His mind was focused elsewhere, his sensitive ears having detected a foreign sound. It's unsure, especially knowing there is a large group present . . . but, there seems to be a movement pattern differing from the others. The Dragoon's unseeing gaze intensified as he attempted to isolate the sound. However, his concentration was suddenly broken as the bandit again spoke, his patience ended.

"Well, boys, looks like we have a traveller who's ready to pay toll the hard way."

Several bandits guffawed coarsely as they prepared their weapons. "Hey, Garin," the leader added. "Why don't we save some trouble. Take him out."

Listening intently, Ryu identified the sound of bending wood, followed by a sudden whir. Raising one hand, he caught an arrow--its tip less than an inch from his throat. Snapping the projectile, he moved into a battle stance as the bandits started toward him. I won't soil Serini's hands with the likes of you. I'll take you on myself.

As the first of the bandits neared him, the Dragoon cast off his cloak, catching his attacker's arm with his dark tail. Slamming the attacker to the ground before releasing him, he raised a heat-engulfed hand to block a strike from a knife. Upon meeting his hand, the steel weapon instantly melted. Not turning, Ryu bashed another opponent in the head with his tail as he heard the bandit leader sneer, "I was almost worried when I realized that you were a Dragoon. But, then I saw your blindfold. Now I realize that a blind Dragoon is about as much a threat as a baby squirrel--especially against all of us."

Ryu said nothing, rather simply ducking a punch as he drove his fist into the ground. A wave of flame rippled from him, drawing numerous curses from those about him. Straightening as the fire faded, the Dragoon extended the claws on his hands, raising them to block a dagger. Hearing a sound to the side, Ryu dodged. However, he was not able to entirely avoid the attack. The slash directed toward his head traced a thin wound across one side of his face, slicing through the blindfold. As the cloth tumbled to the ground, the Dragoon's scarlet eyes were revealed. Instantly, several bandits fell dead.
 
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No way...

Lini stared in amazement at the scene unfolding in front of her. Not only was the stranger a dragoon, but someone capable of doing that? Although it was pretty obvious that this person didn't any help, Lini couldn't help her nagging conscience. There were still several bandits alive. That guy might be a creepy half-dragon person who shoots flames out of his hands and kills people just by looking at them but I should still help. Lini thought, carefuly rising up to her feet, pulling back Windslash's string, a soft hum emanating as the spectral arrow materialized.

The bandits were apparently flailing their weapons about while doing their best to cover their eyes. But the one called Garin was aiming a shot straight for the dragoon's throat, and Lini doubted that he'd have enough hands to stop it.

"Hey Garin!"

"Wha-?" the bandit's concentration was broken as he turned around to inspect the noise, giving Lini enough time to land a shot between his eyes.

The leader spun around at the commotion "Garin?", his eyes travelling from the bandit's dead body to Lini who was now completely uncovered. His eyes narrowed in fury, "You vicious brat." the man spat out "Ivor! Catseye! Get her!"

An slender and pale man armed with a rapier and a shabby looking fellow with black hair and yellow slit eyes armed with a pair of daggers turned towards the girl, opening their eyes. A pair of sadistic smirks appearing on their faces at the sight of what they considered an easy target. Lini quickly pulled back the string of her bow. Why do I always have to get myself involved in these situations? she pondered, firing away another burst of wind at her new attackers.
 
Slashing a bandit's face with his claws, Ryu paused as he heard a foreign voice behind him. Hearing a body fall amidst the clatter of a quiver of arrows, the Dragoon released a blast of flame as he mused, "By that sound, it seems the one called Garin is dead . . . For the moment, it appears there is a warrior present who is also fighting against the bandits."

"You vicious brat. Ivor! Catseye! Get her!"

If nothing else, the bandits don't appreciate her presence. Striking an opponent down with his tail, Ryu spread his dark wings before taking to the air. Landing behind Lini with his eyes closed, the Dragoon spoke quietly. "Don't turn around. Just continue firing your weapon." Opening his eyes, Ryu cast his sightless gaze about the area--preventing any bandits from clearly viewing the archer.
 
Lini felt a shiver travel down her spine as she heard the dragoon's command from behind her, but she had seen what had happened to the bandits and obeyed with a nod. The one called Ivor fell to the dragoon's stare, while the one known as Catseye had taken a crippling strike to his right shoulder and was now unable to do anything but stagger about, covering his eyes. Lini soon put the poor man out of his misery with a properly aimed shot.

"Dragoons! Killing stares! Beastmen appearing out of nowhere and firing invisible arrows! This is madness!" one of the bandits exclaimed, panic evident in his voice as he staggered backwards.

"Silence fool!" the bandit leader called, stamping his foot in irritation as he covered his eyes with a torn piece of clothing. "It's nothing but a child and a cripple! You've fought in the dark before! Avert your eyes and attack! The first one to flee I'll slay myself!"

A trio of bandits charged at Lini with their weapons drawn, purposefully avoiding Ryu's gaze. Noticing that they were too many to pick off in time Lini began to utter a spell under her breath, moving her hands in cue with the incantations.

This went unnoticed by the thugs, the nearest one letting out a triumphant cry as he raised his knife only to be knocked back along with his two companions by a fierce gust of wind. Lini immediately fired another volley of shots, catching one of the men in the stomach as he flew and striking another one with a duo of spectral arrows into the eyes, blinding him.

The bandit leader paled visibly, his overwhelming ego crippled. "This is not worth it. Retreat!" he called hoarsely, showing good example by running back into the woods, narrowly dodging a shot from Lini which struck a piece of bark of a nearby tree. The newly blind man rushed of, stumbling as he clutched his bleeding eyesockets. The healthy ones quickly dispersed as well, while the one who had been caught in the stomach simply lay back with a groan. A tear falling from her eye at the sight, Lini decided to put him out of his misery with a single shot for the heart.

"I think that's the last of them." the girl said, lowering her bow but not daring to turn around.
 
"Perhaps . . . but, no one crosses me and lives." Flames surrounded Ryu's hands as he listened carefully to the fleeing bandits. However, as he prepared to cast an orb of fire, his hands were suddenly engulfed in ice as a wraith-like swan materialized in the clearing. Though he could not see her, Ryu recognized Serini's presence.

"I spared your life, Ryu. Spare theirs," the summon said quietly before vanishing.

Shattering the ice with a burst of heat, the Dragoon gritted his teeth as he moved past Lini and returned to the clearing. Amidst the various carcasses, he knelt and knocked his hand against the ground. Listening carefully to the vibrations, he was able to identify the area at which his cloak was. Lifting the dark object from the ground, he clasped it about his neck. Then, removing a scrap of cloth from a pouch at his belt, he tied it over his eyes. The sliced blindfold would be of no use. And, until he found a better blindfold, the cloth scrap would serve its function.

Turning his unseeing eyes toward Lini, he paused before speaking. "Thanks," he said shortly before turning and starting away.
 
For a moment Lini simply stood still, amazed by the sight of the swan-like figure who had stopped the dragoon's plans for revenge. Suddenly, she recalled hearing about a guardian who took the form of a swan, Serini as she remembered. As the silent figure walked over to collect his cloak and created a makeshift blindfold for himself hundreds of questions darted through Lini's mind. Who was this guy? How did he know Serini? What did the guardian mean by 'I spared your life, Ryu.'? What happened to his eyes?

"Thanks" Ryu said shortly, before turning and starting away.

"Wait." Lini called after him, not really knowing what to say at first. She had promised Iros to be at her destination tommorow so directions would be nice, "Do you know if we're anywhere close to the center of countries?"
 
Ryu paused as Lini spoke. "I've never been at this place before, so I wouldn't know," he replied. "But, there's a village a short distance from here that I'm going to. You'll probably find your answer there." Without another word, he raised his cloak's hood and continued on.
 
Angel steered her mount to the far side of the village, away from the people. She turned at the sound of a soft growl nearby, a black panther stepping from the shadows. Angel bowed to the animal form of Karnage silently, dark energy snaking out from her body. This energy was invisable to those around her, but it called out to the others who moved toward the center.

Karnage smiled at the fox woman before fading back into the shadows.
 
"Well, I suppose we're heading the same way then." Lini replied, following Ryu. Blind the dragoon might be, but he seemed to have an innate sense of direction. And travelling was always safer in company, even if it was creepy, deathstaring, and unsocial company.

The girl brought her bow back to its resting place, the string still humming softly as they proceeded in silence. Wonder why Iros wanted me to come here? She mused, not wanting to annoy the person in front of her with talking.
 
Ryu said nothing as Lini began to follow him, merely continuing to move toward the village. After a time, the sounds of voices and movement could be heard clearly. Then, amidst the trees could be seen a village. Emerging from the forest at the village's edge, Ryu paused to listen to and assess his environment. I never did like these types of communities--whether village, town, city, or anything. There's too much sound. It makes it difficult to find my way around. Beneath his cloak hood, the Dragoon's ears twitched lightly before suddenly stiffening as he sensed a foreign energy. But, within seconds the dark energy's presence had vanished.

Deciding against mentioning the energy's passing presence, Ryu started into the village.
 
Angel shouldered her Halberd, her fox ears swiveling forward to catch the sounds of the festival begining. The stone buildings were all decorrated in the colors of the gods, many vendors selling goods and costumes lining the streets. Little children ran about gleefully, all dressed in masks of the beast gods. Colored banners and streamers hung from tall ceremonial poles. Angel couldn't help but smile as memories of this festival flooded her mind.
 
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