The Dragon Children: Second Generation

[Twister980]

~Lobinka~

She sighed. "Desade told me that would happen. It's part of being a demon."
She bent the shadows around herself and Strych when they landed. "You know what to do." She said, vanishing completely.

[rocklobster]

--Ariel--
Eruan, come to the stable. I have an important message for you Ariel sent.
--Joanne, Gorry, Karin, and Therese--
Joanne showed them the next room. "And this is...was...my parents' room." Joanne said sadly. I remember father used to have his crook by the foot of the bed so he'd be able to grab it right away. And of course, we had a big window so he could wake up with the sun."
--Reika and Brylin--
Brylin nudged Reika, who was watching Xavier outside. She was admiring the new halberd that Gorry had forged for her.
"What is it, Brylin?" Reika asked.
"I sense someone here."
OOC: Could we have Eulalia show up?

[Twister980]

~Eruan~

He nodded. Then walked into the stable. I'm here.

[rocklobster]

--Ariel--
Ariel appeared to Eruan. "Lobinka is here. I'm afraid she is now too enchanted for us to reach her. For now, we'll have to be cautious. She's become more powerful than the last time because Adarah has bathed her in the blood of her victims and performed a very powerful spell. It's not impossible, but it will take more time. Nokisme always said nothing is impossible if you have faith. But I am here for other news too. It is time to unlock Bedastael's power. Give me the sword."

[Twister980]

~Eruan~

He sighed, fighting her before had been hard. He tried to remind himself that Emily was in danger as long as Lobinka was strong. He pulled his sword out of its sheath then handed it to Ariel.

[Masquerade1412]

Yagami looked at the small house from his perch on a nearby hill. Not as large as I thought for the home of the leader of the Resistance...Joanne must appreciate being "humble" for everyone... He turned around to the small fleet behind him. He smiled and said, "Gentlemen. I am overjoyed that you are here, fighting for your everlasting freedom.
"As you know," he continued as he began to pace, "the Resistance is a nuisance, threatening not only our families but our jobs, our careers! They threaten our very livelihood! We cannot allow this to continue!" Cheers sounded from the band of thirty soldiers. "We must FIGHT!" The platoon roared with agreement. "WE. WILL. WIN!" Yagami pulled out a white handkerchief and mopped his brow. "Who's with me?"

[Phantom_Sorano]

OOC: Hey everyone! Again, I want to apologize for my absence and thank you for your understanding. Rock has given me a brief skinny on what's been going on and I am going to slowly start getting back into this again. For right now, I am going to let Rock keep playing Ariel as he is developing something. I will, however, resume playing my other characters including Adarah. Would all evil characters send me a PM letting me know the direction you'd like to go? For right now, I'm going to update my inactive characters during my absense. I have critiques and finals for the next few weeks, but I'll be back in business in about two weeks or less. Thanks again.

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Bartaine was sitting at his poor excuse of a throne as a demon informed him of the recent developments of his illegitimate daughter. His beautiful face grew sour as he thought of the demigod on the throne Pandora should have left for him. His thoughts then went back to the messenger from Ariel; it had been some months and he had not heard any other word. His patience was growing thin; he wanted action. A demon came to his heels as he waved his hand; he whispered a few words and soon the creature left in a hurry. The demon lord sat back and grinned.

--
"I felt it kick!", Morigan said in awe as she took her hand away from Aaliyah.
The angel smiled, beginning to show the signs that lives were growing inside her. She had been a bit weaker with twins, so her assignments had been simple ones from her goddess.
"I went to speak with Princess Ariel this morning."
"Does she know what they are?", the young angel asked eagerly.
"Yes", Aaliyah continued, "you and Rapheal are going to have another brother and sister."
Both smiled. They had spent most days together as both males of the family were usually away. After the long mourning period in Adelphi of Iawia passing on into the Sacred Realm, the area of angels had been somewhat sad and chaotic. When Sophia assumed the throne as the new Mother, Micheal had been consumed with her affairs. Rapheal also was still in Krangor helping the Resistance.
Morigan huffed at the thought; it seemed her older half-brother had all the excitement, though she did enjoy training with her mother who was getting easier to beat as her abdomen expanded. She expressed this with her mother.
"When can I do something for Mother Sophia? I want to be a warrior for Adelphi."
"You still do not know what you path will be", Aaliyah explained, "every angel is assigned a duty and function."
"How did you get your role?"
Aaliyah shook her head, "It's a long story...the point is that you need to find your role, right?"
"That's right!"
"I have thought about this for awhile and you seem capable of actually fighting now. I will send you to Krangor for a short period. Go to the Resistance and see how you can aid them."
"Really?!"
The angel slowly lifted herself up and took the diamond weapon beside her. With slow precision she made a slice into the air; opening up a world of blue sky.
"Go safely, my dear. And may Sophia be with you."
"Thank you, Mother.", she said happily as she descended into Krangor while Aaliyah closed the gate.

[rocklobster]

--Ariel--
Ariel placed her hand on the sword where its name was. Then she recited an incantation in elvish. The sword glowed as she spoke. Then she handed it back to Eruan.
"I have now awakened its power. When you wish to use Bedastael's power, draw a circle in the ground around yourself with the sword and speak the words 'Some no mai, Tsukishiro!'. This will cause all enemies around you to be frozen in ice. The ice will shatter after a few seconds, killing the enemies. However, I must warn you. This spell requires a large amount of spiritual energy from the wielder. It will weaken you whenever you use it. Use it too often in a single battle, and you will become unconscious. Keep this in mind."

[Twister980]

~Eruan~
He nodded. Understanding completely.
"Thank you." He took the sword back from her, and swung it around. It hadn't changed as far as he could tell, but he knew appearances could be deceiving.

[Ally-Ann]

=Chrysanthe, Kleon, Annaliese=

Chrysanthe looked at the room. "It seems... peaceful," she said, admiring the beauty of the simpleness while Annaliese and Kleon did the same.


=Eulalia=

Eulalia eventually overcame the pain and she could now see perfectly. I had almost forgotten what seeing was like. . . She thought as she pulled her hair into a low, loose ponytail, a few curls falling around her face and neck. Let's do this. She walked out of the forest and down the hill towards Joanne's and Karin's house.

[Twister980]

~Lobinka~

She knew what to do. She flew around and into the woods. She failed to notice Yagami and his mob just at the bottom of the hill.

[rocklobster]

--Set and Joanne--
"It also wound up being the room where Reika was born. We wanted to have her born in Joanne and Karin's bedroom, but she went into labor as we were looking at it."
Joanne blushed and led them into her and Karin's childhood bedroom, which had only one bed.
"Yes, we were so poor, the two of us had to share a bed." Karin said. "It's a wonder I got any sleep at all. Joanne was quite a tosser when she was young."
She felt a slight movement in her womb.
OOC: Have Anna become concerned. She can sense movement in Karin's uterus.
--Minerva--
Minerva was patrolling the grounds when she saw a familiar form running down the hill.
I'd recognize those curls anywhere! Eulalia's returned to us! Perhaps she was able to break free of...or perhaps not. In any case, Berenike should know this. she thought.
She flew over to the stables where Berenike was staying and landed next to her friend.
"Berenike, I have news, Eulalia has returned!" she said breathlessly.
OOC: Twister, Berenike and Minerva aren't far from Eruan. He should've overheard.

[Twister980]

~Eruan~

He raised his eyebrows. Eulalia has returned? He stretched out. She was there alright, but she felt different. Be on your guard. He said to Saphira. If she even moves to strike, knock her down. And keep her down.

[Ally-Ann]

=Chrysanthe, Kleon, Annaliese=

The trio chuckled, but Annaliese soon sensed something. The baby was moving in Karin. Sophia said that Karin could give birth any time now... The baby must be getting into position to be born. She thought. She looked at Karin. "Are you all right, Karin?" he asked with slight concern.


=Berenike=

Berenike's eyes widened as she gasped, standing up imediately. "She has? Please, where is she?" She asked breathlessly, surprised and joyful that her child had returned.


=Eulalia=

Eulalia ran down the hill and soon reached the bottom. Then she stopped. The ring. They would notice the ring! And of course she couldn't take it off! Son of a-- she thought before looking at where the ring was supposed to be on her hand. It was. . . gone? . . . It's invisible. She shook her head in wonder. Adarah, you're brilliant. She mentally thanked.
"Joanne!" Eulalia called out, her voice echoing through the sky and hills and fields. "Karin! I have returned!" She ran in the direction of the house, gathering a few tears to appear genuine. She had always been good at creating false emotions; she was as sly as a fox.

[rocklobster]

--Minerva--
"Now, my friend, let's not be hasty. We don't know if she's still under the enchantment yet. Eulalia's will has always been rather weak, especially now that her darker side has taken over. For now, it may be best to just play along. I don't think we should trust her yet." Minerva said.
--Joanne--
Joanne heard Eulalia and ran towards her, like the father in the prodigal son parable.
--Karin--
Karin nodded to Anna. "I...think it should be any time now. Can you help me get ready? Joanne told me you were once a midwife yourself."

[Lockon Stratos]

Oh no. What does she want?
Don't be like that, perhaps she overcame Adarah.
You really believe that?
No, but someone has to be optimist to your pessimist.
Anyway, no matter why she's here, there's going to be trouble. Toss me that log over there. The long narrow one. She whacked it in my direction, where it landed at my feet. I set about finishing the traps I had been working on since I got here. "Either she's bringing trouble, or it's following her. Either way I'm going to be prepared."

[Twister980]

~Eruan~

Saphira let him know what Brandon had planned right when he stepped out of the stable. Alright. He walked towards Eulalia. Keeping his hand on the hilt. He saw Joanne running towards her. He smiled sadly. Then turned and walked away.

Minute later he arrived at the edge of the hill, he sat down, looking around at the landscape. He heard shouts below him. He quickly looked down and saw a mob coming towards them. He growled. Saphira, it's gonna be busy. Saphira snorted. You should be back here, Karin is about to give birth. He sighed. You help where you can. As for me, I've got a mob to stop.

~Lobinka~

She left Strych in the woods and snuck towards the house. She knew the baby would be born soon, so she would have to be prepared. Then she noticed Eruan at the edge of the hill. She knew it wasn't the time to strike, but she walked right next to him. He was angry, and staring down at... Her eyes widened. Yagami was leading a mob towards them. Yagami, are you acting under mother's command?

[rocklobster]

--Set--
Set heard the mob coming.
"Excuse me, everyone. I'll take care of the mob. You folks do what's needed." He ran out, being careful to avoid Brandon's traps. (OOC: He helped Brandon set them up, so he knows exactly where to walk)
--Joanne--
Joanne noticed the ring was no longer on Eulalia's finger. "Eulalia! Did you manage to overcome Adarah's control? Does this mean you've come of your own will?" She noticed the mob coming.
Sophia, is this Yagami's doing? she asked.
Yes. He appears to have some influence. said Sophia. I shall dispatch Aaliyah and Morrigan to help with the mob. You do what needs to be done.
Understood.
She then said to Eulalia. "At any rate, we'd better get you inside. It seems Yagami's got friends here. Angry ones."

[Lockon Stratos]

"Already? I haven't even finished the spike pits and I still have to dig my moat of fire. Ugh... Ah well, at least it's not demons from the pits of heck. Wait for me."
Could you set up that moat while I'm gone?
No.
Please?
Noo.
Ok.

[Ally-Ann]

=Berenike=

Berenike sighed. "I suppose you are right, my friend." It was taking every ounce of Berneike's will not to run to Eulalia and scold her while hugging her at the same time. Despite being betrayed by her, Berenike still felt a strong connection to Eulalia.


=Eulalia=

Eulalia nodded. "He's a savage one," she said. Her mind drifted to Karin. "How is Karin? Did she have her child yet?" Eulalia already knew the answer, but she knew that she needed to appear clueless.


=Chrysanthe, Kleon, Annaliese=

Annaliese nodded at Karin. "I also helped my sister deliver her child," Annaliese said, momentarily remembering the long night of her niece's birth fourteen years before. "Let's see... have you had any contractions recently? Not necessarily painful ones, but just a couple small convulsions here and there?" She asked, needing to know how far into labor Karin was if it was time.

[Twister980]

~Eruan~

He turned to Joanne. "You want me to come with you?" He asked, not knowing when Eulalia would turn on them. If she did.

[rocklobster]

--Karin--
OOC: Ally, if you think that below is too close, let me know. I don't want it to appear too major yet.
"I think they've been pretty frequent. Maybe 10 minutes or so apart?" Karin said.
OOC: We'll just pretend Eruan and Joanne are together.
--Joanne--
"It's so good that you came back!" She noticed the ring was gone. "Amazing! You had enough will power to overcome Adarah's suggestions! Apparently you figured out it can be removed if you have enough will power. It can come off, but you have to want it."

[Masquerade1412]

"CHARGE!!!" Yagami cried.

The mob raced down the hill like raindrops. They made a considerable amount of noise for a group of thirty.

Excellent... Yagami smiled. This rag-tag platoon is just itching to destroy the forces of "Evil"...I wonder when the Resistance will find out that they are shedding human blood...

[Ally-Ann]

=Chrysanthe, Kleon, Annaliese=

"How intense have they been? And how long do they last?" Annaliese asked. She knew she was probably starting to sound annoying, but she needed to determine how far into labor Karin was. She knew every woman was different. Some had 20 second contractions every 15 minutes, while others might have 40 second contractions every hour. It also depended on how strong they were and how much Karin was dilated.

OOC: Oh, yeah. I'm a smart cookie.


=Eulalia=

Eulalia nodded at Joanne before looking at the mob of Yagami's that was charging them. Is he trying to make things complicated for me? Eulalia thought with annoyance. "It's wonderful to see you again, too, Joanne," she started, "but I'm afraid a longer get-together might have to wait. It appears Adarah wants me back." She whipped out her double-bladed sword, ready to defend herself (and fool Joanne into thinking she was here for good).

[rocklobster]

--Karin--
"I'd say they're medium, I guess. You see, I tried to help out with my sister, but it was weird, to say the least. Her pure heart meant that she was prevented from feeling any pain at all. If you think you're being annoying, you're not." Karin said. "They've been going for...three minutes I think." She grunted, she could feel Zoe coming any moment.
Gorry sprang into action. He ran to the kitchen and got out the teakettle. Then he ran outside to the well and filled it up. Moments later, he got a towel. Then he placed his hand on the kettle, using his fire magic to heat it up. He soaked the towel in the kettle and came back into the bedroom.
"Karin, lie down." he said.
Karin nodded and Gorry placed the towel on her forehead.
OOC: He's boiling water. I'm going with a stereotype.
--Joanne--
"We don't want to kill anyone." Joanne explained to the mob. "In fact, Yagami, let's have a little chat. If you're up to it."
OOC: Masq, are there monsters in the mob too?

[Masquerade1412]

OCC: Sorry Rocky. Only a concerned human militia fighting to protect their homes. From YOU!
___
Yagami quieted the mob. "The woman wishes to use diplomacy," he said as he walked through the crowd. "We must honor that wish."

He stopped three feet away from Joanne and Eulalia, examining the latter's human form. Interesting...If she kills a human, the Resistance will suffer a major blow!...

"Why, hello again, Joanne! It is so nice I have the chance to see you after all these years."

[rocklobster]

ooc: then have Yagami agree to negotiations.

[Phantom_Sorano]

--Adelphi--

Aaliyah was resting in bed when suddenly the door to her chamber burst open. Startled, she gaze in confusion at a wide-eyed Shaalon. The green dragon was stil panting as she spoke.

"There are problems brewing in Krangor! The demon Yagami has gotten a ragtag band of humans to fight the Resistance."

"Morigan! I must go to help her..."

"No, child! You cannot in your condition."

"Then why did you barge in here?!"

" Poor Karin has gone into labor..."

The angel slowly rose, though in a hurry now at the mage's words. She and Karin had been friends back when she was a human herself; she couldn't fight carrying her twins, but she could be a midwife. Her diamond armor was still hanging on its stand. The angel shook her head at it, throwing on a lavender robe over her other white garments and grabbing a sash to secure beneath her chest. The dragon chided her for a moment, but soon the angel had opened a portal and was flying to Krangor.
The home of Gorry and Karin was coming closer. The angel prayed for assistance and swiftly flew to the house unseen. Ignoring manners, she walked inside towards the bedroom.

"I'm sorry I couldn't get here sooner."

~~~~~

Morigan was scoping out the camp when she spotted the mass of humans charging forward. This was not good! Her mother had prepared her to kill demons....not humans. She couldn't bring herself to the thought;growing worried, she looked around until noticing the mob stopping to speak to one person. Priestess Joanne; one of the Celestial Maidens and daughter of Sophia. Quickly, she decended so she could be near her in case fighting erupted.

[Twister980]

~Eruan~

He stayed in Joanne's shadow, prepared for anything. He kept his hand close to his blade.

~Lobinka~

"The baby will be born soon." Strych said. She glanced over at her dragon. "How can you tell?" He snorted. "Mother gave me the ability to smell angels. One had just flown into the house." Lobinka laughed. "And mother gave you the ability to assume as well?"

[rocklobster]

--Gorry--
"It's all right, Aaliyah." said Gorry as he put the towel on Karin's forehead.
--Xavier--
Xavier was sleeping peacefully when he heard all the commotion. "What's going on?" Then he noticed Karin on the bed and everyone surrounding her.
"Does this mean it's time? Where's nokisme Where's trocame?" he gasped.
"They're dealing with an angry mob outside." explained Nolk.
"But I thought everyone loved nokisme." Xavier said.
"I'm afraid you're mistaken. An old enemy is involved." Nolk said.