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Post by BloodyFangs on Apr 26, 2006 14:28:01 GMT -5
*Oren led Luna back out to the training area outside, Luna calling out another thanks to Mim for her assistance as they did so. Oren didn't believe they were strong enough to face the demons quite yet and therefore they would have to train much harder. Luna was once again impressed by the size of the obstacle course. Oren told her about many of it's functions and traps, but left out some detail to keep Luna on her toes.
Luna circled around, exploring and came upon a maze of sorts. She smiled and proceeded into it. She had always liked mazes and this one would be all the more interesting with traps set for those traveling within it. Luna unfurled her wings and stretched them, satisfying cracks coming from the stiff joints. She folded them in, close to her back so that they were out of the way, but she will still be able to use them quickly if need be. Hedges were used to cover walls concealing traps and doorways leading deeper into the maze. It didn't seem as if it had been used for some time, the vegetation overgrowing and unkempt, roots criss crossing across the ground and long branches reaching for the sun, shading the pathway, spiders making silken webs in the branches.
Luna changed directions in order to leave the maze and rejoin Oren in the open obstacle course. She ended up tripping a wire that had been concealed beneath gnarled roots, cursing herself as she regained her balance. Two arrows skimmed in front of her, narrowly missing her flesh as she started and backed up. So the maze was still working. Perhaps she would clear away the debris once she had some fee time, she was interested in exploring more of the passageways. She pulled one of the arrows from the wall it had become embedded in. It was very well made, sturdy and light. It would be of great use to anyone skilled with a bow. Luna exited the maze unscathed, having run into few other obstacles.*
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Post by Chidori on Apr 26, 2006 15:43:34 GMT -5
*As Luna reapeared,Oren was wearing his blindfold,garbed in a sort of armor,sudenly the same garb appeared on Luna,but was more fit for a girl.Oren threw her a simple,yet beautiful sword."I know you dont like to use them,but you claws wont hurt the demons from darkness."she nodded and dropped into the stance of a novice,it was obvious that she had paid good anttention to Oren as he fought.
He took his new sword in his hand and attacked.He moved with lower speed,not wanting to hurt her,the armour that Mim had counjered onto them would protect them,but Oren knew his own style to well,when he hit,it would kill her,so he toned down.She was good,even for a novice,she chose her attacks well.This will be an interesting fight indeed....*
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Post by BloodyFangs on Apr 26, 2006 16:13:55 GMT -5
*Luna took her new weapon and took her stance, awaiting Oren's attack and instruction. He also raised his newly acquired sword and began his attacks. Luna parried and blocked, attacking him in return. Oren was not using his usual speed or strength, he was merely practicing. Luna thrust forward as Oren stepped back, skimming his chest plate and blocking as he in turn swung his own weapon. Thanks to her demonic blood, Luna was quick and agile on her feet,making it easier to dodge and balance, her demonic senses also helped her in her training.
Oren seemed more on the defensive, but he also attacked, a bit more careful in his movements than Luna was. Oren had managed to get a clean shot and placed the tip of his blade upon her chest. She raised her blade and knocked his away, jumping back. She lashed at him again, this time catching his armored shoulder, leaving a shallow scratch. She smirked as he pushed her back with another attack. She could tell Oren was going easy on her, but she was sure he had his reasons. She blocked a few more attacks before her blade was pushed aside and Oren raised his own to her neck. She had lost this duel, but they would be practicing much more, she would have more chances to try her luck in battle with Oren.*
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Post by Chidori on Apr 26, 2006 16:25:26 GMT -5
*Mim came out of the house,holding Orens old sword and a small cane,she was dressed in normal clothing,hobling as she walked."Luna,why dont you try your luck in the obstical course,Oren and I need to practice."Luna did as she was told,the black cloak that Mim had given her reapeared,Mim threw Oren his old sword,now he had two.
"Dont hold back sonny,i wont do the same for you.",Oren grinned making sure his blindfold was secure,"Oh dont worry."both jumped backwards at the same time,the cover of Mims cane coming off,revealing a small,but mean looking sword,Oren went into his most aggresive stance.They lept.Mim moved with speed that rivaled Rahu,but Oren was ready.
The flash of steel was amazing,Mim lept from the ground like a cat,while Oren stayed firmly in place,both swords getting a maximum workout,Mim lept high in the air,but Oren followed,sparks of energy emitted from their bodys,Oren portaled behind Mim,who was already waiting for him,she came close to his leg,but he kicked her downward,when she hit the ground there was no thud,just a cloud of dust as she landed on her feet.Oren again portled,when he came out his sword was high,if Mim was Luna,she would have lost,but she simply,rolled and hit Oren square in the gut..
It was over,Mim began explaining something to Oren as Luna ran the course...*
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Post by BloodyFangs on Apr 26, 2006 18:11:29 GMT -5
*As Luna approached the obstacle course, she couldn't help but become distracted by Oren and Mim. Both were very fast, strong and agile. Luna was amazed that Mim was such an excellent fighter, she was also impressed that Oren managed to do battle in a blindfold, facing such a strong opponent. Mim had taken Oren down, stopping to discuss something with him and Luna turned to the course again.
She still had the sword Oren had lent her to use. She would need to practice with it instead of using her claws as she normally did. Luna stepped into the middle of the course expecting the triggered attacks and weapons. A low click sounded behind her and she turned, just barely catching an arrow with her blade, knocking it to the side. Three more arrows, larger than the last were fired. Luna knocked two out of the way with the blade, catching the last in her fist and dropping it to the ground.
She took a few steps, as if prompting the course to attack again. A bladed disk was launched in her direction. It would have caught her in the stomach had she not flexed her wings and pushed herself back. She smirked in enjoyment, she was having a good time.*
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Post by Chidori on Apr 26, 2006 19:03:39 GMT -5
*"Now give it a try."Mim said to Oren as his normal cloths appeared.He was instantly surrounded by mechanized warriors weilding blade staffs.A small difficulty guage on there forhead went up to maximum.A familiar breeze surrounded Oren,his hair ruffling,his old sword turning to the purest silver.....his pupils dissapearing...."Hah!"
The outer part of his eye reapeared,making the pupil and colored part as white,but seperated from the outer part,red sparks surrounded him,and moved both swors together,the silver was absorbed by the other,the blade grew,now it was as big as Rahu's,the tip slanting to make it one and a half feet wide,five inches thick,and more than three meters long.
He attacked,the bots didint know what hit them,he moved so fast that it looked as if they had slowed down.They fell to the ground in peices,when it was over he stared at Luna who was gaping,with a smile he said "What?"....*
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Post by BloodyFangs on Apr 26, 2006 19:25:35 GMT -5
*Luna had to shut her mouth, for it had been hanging open in amazement. "That was amazing. You were moving so fast! You were almost invisible for a moment. Not to mention that your sword alone is impressive. You're..... you're good!" Luna knew she was making a fool of herself, but she shrugged it off, after all, he had asked her what she had been gaping at.*
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Post by Chidori on Apr 26, 2006 19:31:38 GMT -5
*with the speed of thought Oren was standing beside her,his hand on her shoulder."HAHAHA,Luna you the queen of understatement,but yeah thanks....you great....but try this"he took her hands in his both of them facing outward,he took her second hand away form the sword,"breath easier...feel don't think,focus on the world around you,the trees,the wind,the water as it flows....now...stretch out....take it all in,feel you enemies blade,his hands as they grip its hilt.."her muscles relaxed,they just stood there,feeling the world around them.....*
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Post by BloodyFangs on Apr 26, 2006 19:52:53 GMT -5
*Luna closed her eyes and relaxed as Oren had told her to. She could already feel her abnormal senses of smell and hearing increasing trying to make up for the temporary loss of her sight as she stood there.
First came the sound of her breathing as well as her heartbeat, followed by Oren's. She began trying to reach past her own body as Oren had instructed, trying to feel everything around her. She could hear as well as feel Mim in the background. A breeze rose, carrying with it many different scents and sounds, remnants of those it had passed. Luna tried to shut out all of her senses, not just her sight, attempting to simply feel what surrounded them.
She was slipping into a trance- like state, falling deeper into meditation. It was working, she could practically see everything and everyone she was near. Oren's face appeared through the darkness, his eyes closed as well, his breathing slow and measured. Slowly the rest of him appeared, her 'sight' stretching and expanding. Soon she could see Mim as well, the woman was observing them, a characteristics smile spread across her features.*
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Post by Chidori on Apr 26, 2006 20:01:57 GMT -5
*In a calm tone Oren said"Tell me...how you feel...what you see..what has been troubling you since the colony...i can feel the stress in you every heartbeat,i need to know....dont hide your feelings....we....i need you at your calmest...dont bottle the emotion up any longer....*
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Post by BloodyFangs on Apr 26, 2006 20:20:55 GMT -5
*She could hear Oren's voice speaking to her as well as see him moving through her minds eye. Luna's thoughts were turned tot he colony. Her emotions bubbled again, mixtures of feeling all trying to overpower one another. Anger, loathing, humiliation, fear, loneliness. The visions in her mind began to fade, Oren and Mim growing darker as they began disappearing. "Don't bottle the emotion up any longer..." Oren whispered as he turned into nothing but colors and shapes.
Something hot ran down the side of her cheek, her brows furrowed into a troubled expression. She tried to imagine her emotions as images and colors, making them slowly fade in her mind, trying her hardest to release them. She let out a breath as most of the colors and shapes faded, the weight on her heart slowly growing lighter. Oren and Mim began to reappear as well as some of her surroundings.
Some emotions still dances in front of her eyes, the ones toughest to dispel. "Don't bottle your emotions up..." Oren repeated. Her eyebrows unknited and she could feel her muscles relaxing again. Slowly the taunting emotions melted away from her and fading into nothing.*
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Post by Chidori on Apr 26, 2006 23:17:58 GMT -5
*She collapsed into his arms,the effort of dispeling the emotions drained her,he simply smiled as he laid her on the porch.
Later they were done training,they just sat and talked."So Luna,when this war is over,and we are completly grown,what are you gonna do with your life?"...*
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Post by BloodyFangs on Apr 27, 2006 18:42:23 GMT -5
*Luna pondered an answer for a moment. "I've never really given any thought to it. I suppose it largely depends on the outcome of the war, don't you think? Hmmm, well, once I'm fully grown and have nothing else of vital importance to complete, I suppose I'll just wander, perhaps find a place that suits my interests and settle down for a while, maybe even find that special someone. But you never really know what life will throw at you next, I just hope that I'll still be as powerful as Mim once I grow older."
She chuckles and asks "And what about you Oren? What do you suppose you'll do once this conflict is settled?"
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Post by Chidori on Apr 27, 2006 20:42:56 GMT -5
*"I may not survive this conflict.I suppose ill raise a son....keep my family going,but it would take a special girl,one that can fight,and can take charge,no mabey pambey girl crap,with red hair...and mabey glasses...and..."he goes off into the part of his mind that cares about women as the opposite sex,but is quickly brought back to reality when Luna slugs him in the arm,more of a tickle in his opinion.
"What was that for?"he asked a look of bewilderment on his face...*
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Post by BloodyFangs on Apr 29, 2006 9:17:48 GMT -5
*Luna's face held nearly the same expression as Oren's did. She honestly had no clue as to why she had punched him, and he was asking for an explination. "Um..." she was fumbling for words, her brain working overtime to come up with an explination for her actions. "I don't know?" That was it, she couldn't think of a single better response as her face turned pink again.*
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Post by Chidori on Apr 29, 2006 9:23:10 GMT -5
*"Dont know????You dont know,you just hit me and you dont know why....is there something you need to tell me?"he stood up,a look of confusion on his face....."If you need to get something off your chest then lets hear it...."his voice was more surprised,but not at all angry,he was trying not to laugh,but he wanted to hear what luna was thinking,cause she had never hit him befor,heck,she never touched him unless it was a sentimental moment,so was was going on in her head?*
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Post by BloodyFangs on May 1, 2006 16:03:46 GMT -5
*Luna shook her head. "Honestly, if I could answer you truthfully, believe me I would. I....." Luna stopped, examining Oren's face. "Are... are you laughing at me?" She asked as he cracked a smile. "You are laughing at me!" she exclaimed not able to suppress the grin that spread across her face or the chuckle that came from her throat.*
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Post by Chidori on May 1, 2006 21:21:55 GMT -5
*"No,no,haha,im not brave enough for that..."with this they sat in silence thinking about the future.....------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ It has been weeks since Luna and Oren talked,the training is over,Mim approches and tells them that it is time to move tward the great gorge,neither know what to expect.....*
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Post by BloodyFangs on May 2, 2006 19:03:08 GMT -5
*After gathering their weapons and supplies, Oren and Luna once again climb into the sand sprinter, shouting their good byes to Mim as she stood outside and waved to them. Their destination was the Great Gorge, the orders having been given by Mim. Neither of them knew what would greet them there, but they were ready for it anyways.
Luna had taken the sword Oren had given her, having become much more skilled with it after their week of tireless training. She had also learned Oren's trick of visualizing without actually seeing, although that process had taken more time. Although they didn't have far to go, time seemed to have slowed down as Luna anxiously awaited their arrival at the gorge.*
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Post by Chidori on May 2, 2006 19:23:17 GMT -5
*When they reached the gorge Oren was suprised to see only one demon.....he wore pure black armor that looked as if flames were evoloping it.
"Humans,i am the Lord of Darkness,and i come to this world to challenge your strongest warrior for the right to kill the halfling!"his voice sounded as if nailes were being drug across a chalk board.
Without a word Oren smiled at Luna and then he went into his berserk form....."Luna..."he said finnaly.."Im sorry..."he warped to the demon and the battle began....they were evenly matched,blade upon blade,it seemed as if it would never end,but then finnaly Oren bested the dark one,and all at once he had the demons arms and he began to glow...."Take care of yourself..."he said as a tear rolled down his face.
With one mighty gust,he and the demon were gone....gone forever......his last words still echoing....*
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