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Astrum · Posted: Sun Jul 30, 2006 2:42 pm Post subject: Falling

He looked at Aryanna speechless as she uttered the words she would be joining Barl. All he fought for all the peace he wished to bring him and his love...was for nothing...a futile effort that had no meaning. He thought he had found a new purpose..a goal to swear himself to be neutral was something he strived for. He stared off into the distance on the top floor of his home while Aryanna was still resting. Memories flooded to him of fighting for The Shadowform Empire striking down those who stood before the Empire and Alarin with no mercy. He wished he had not forgotten to be that way again, but he did and it was time to become the one thing he swore he would not fall to again. He armed himself and got preparations for a long journey. He then proceeded to write a letter to Aryanna which he left upon the desk.

Dear Arayanna,
I am sorry that I am not here I must go far away for a day or so. I have many things to think about. I will be back my love, but for now take care and be careful.
Love,
AStrum

He left the note clearly on the desk so she would not miss it. He walked into the bedroom and placed a kiss on her cheek. He mounted his horse and rode towards the Britain docks. He must return to Caina...that is where he will find himself again.

Lord Fong · Sage Joined: 19 May 2006 Posts: 706 Location: Moonglow

"Ok lads, into formation! Now! Quick! Look Lively! The Mayor is coming" Nicodareus shouted to the Moonglow Milita as the doors up to the council chambers open and Fong walks out of the building breathing in the sweet sea air and gazing upon his troops.
"Where is Astrum this afternoon?" Fong said seeing an empty spot in the formation.
"He wasn't here this Morning either M'lord." Nico told him.
*nods*"Send a recruit to find him....Make sure he is ok." Fong said Saulting to his captain.
"Semper Veritas" they said in unison and Fong was off to stroll the streets of Moonglow.

Sinylene Arabana · Adventurer Joined: 20 Jul 2006 Posts: 53

Aryanna there is so much about me you dont know.....

She tossed in her bed restlessly...

I dont remember everything my love, I must find out...

She had wanted to help him, to discover his dark past together. She could feel him holding back from her, holding himself slightly apart. There was more indeed, he was afraid to show her who he really was.

In her dream she saw another figure heavily cloaked, one of the first people she had encountered in her flight from home, the mayor himself she had been honored.....
He walked quietly, she could feel the waves of magical power about him and being a mage she was drawn to it, a good ally to have, a good ally to have.....

Her dream changed swiftly and the battlefield was covered with blood corpses lie rotting in the sun a heavy stench about them. Two people stood their blue capes flowing in the wind. Warriors and mages struggling in the background behind them the distant hoof beats beating on the ground approaching fast.

Kill him! The figured whispered into her ear...Kill him now...

She trembled her hand poised the words of death upon her lips....The spell flew, at last released it travelled with blinding speed... it moved thru the air then stopped and turned flying back towards its caster she smiled sadly at him, I love you. she mouthed to him. She heard his scream, Astrum's roar of pain as Aryanna's spell cast itself back onto her, killing her, she felt cold, she felt dead.....

She sat up in bed his roar of pain in her head...and he was not there, she began to cry, what would become of them.

Astrum · Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2006 7:33 pm Post subject:

Astrum rose from below deck in the early hours of the morning. He had just woken up from a long slumber. Looking over to the tiller man he didn't even have the chance to ask him if they were close as the tiller man pointed behind him and spoke "We are here sir". Astrum looked upon the Island as a light snow began to fall, the mountains in the background making the Island look more menacing than it really is. After the boat finally reached the island he stepped on the ground and breathed in the air. "Ahh...I have missed this place" he said with a slight smile. The tiller man mumbled something about it being cold as Astrum prepared his mount for the long journey. "Wait here and ye shall be rewarded my good man" he said looking at the tiller man. He Responded "Aye sir I will wait, just hurry yer arse up this place gives me the creeps". Astrum nodded slightly and chuckled to himself....he remembered when the first time he visited he felt the same way. An eerie aura still surrounded the island as it did before. Nothing had changed...well at least he thought so as he proceeded to ride off deep into the heart of the island.

. . .

He stopped finally reaching his destination. He hopped off his steed and walked around. Silence was the only thing he could hear; it was relaxing in an odd way. Walking around the city nothing was the same there were a few buildings here and there, but nothing the way it was. "I am here but now? I am still have no idea on how to become me again" He thought to himself. He wandered the old city searching....but for what? What is he looking for? Astrum heard a sound behind him, he quickly turned around his katana drawn.....nothing was there. Again he heard the sound he turned around again ready for a fight he looked at the figure and said in a shocked voice "Its...its...you..." .

(to be continued)

Sinylene Arabana · Adventurer Joined: 20 Jul 2006 Posts: 53

Aryanna flew into a fit of fury, the letter dropping from her hand. Was she losing him? Had he gone to seek out a past love? Her mind raced and she angrily paced the room staring down at the floor.

This is getting me no where fast! I have been trained in every ettiquette, I know every trick in the book but yet I am losing him. Her voice had changed from one of anger to one of sadness.

Wait, there is one duty I have been remiss in, one thing that I have not done! I will need someone to teach me though, and I will need supplies! It is not in my nature but perhaps this will prove that I am perfect for him!

She hurried from the keep and rushed into town to withdraw some gold from the bank....

Astrum · Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2006 11:23 pm Post subject:

"How can it be this is impossible you are dead!" yelling it so all could hear. The etheral figure looked at Astrum and said "It is good to finally look upon you son" Smiling as he spoke it. Astrum looked upon him....It was a spitting image of himself...besides Astrum's one red eye they could be confused for one another. Astrum spoke "Why are you here?". "I come to help you boy...you seem as if you are struggling when you shouldn't be at all" his father said studying the area as he spoke. Astrum responded " and What would you know about it?". He smiled at Astrum "I would know exactly..I was like you trying to force virtue and peace on me for you and your mother..but in the end it doesnt matter Astrum..you have to be yourself son". "What do you mean myself I don't even remeber who I was" Astrum said fiercely. "Look within yourself and relax my son you must let go of all you force on yourself..in time it will return to you...And as long as you are with the one you love and she accepts you for who you are that is all that matters...I understood that and died for it...defending you both." Astrum looked at him seeming to be at peace "I understand now....I know what I must do. "Farewell my son and as always walk In darkness" he said chuckling. "I indeed shall thank you father" Astrum smiled as his father vanished, he then blacked out.

. . .

He awoke hours later half covered in snow. Was it all just a dream? He did not care he knew now..he knew for sure. He then summoned his mount and jumped on it heading towards where his ship was.

. . .

" Where have ye been? I have been freezing my arse off!" The tillerman saidin a angry tone. Astrum smirked and said " If you ever wish to see home again you will shut up and prepare the ship for our return home". The tillerman stared at him the quickly prepared the boat for their departure. " I know who I am..and I know where I should be..Aryanna I am coming my love" he said to himself quietly as he went below deck to sleep and prepare for his return....

Sinylene Arabana · Adventurer Joined: 20 Jul 2006 Posts: 53

Tap, Tap,Tap...Aryannas toe beat against the planks of the top floor of the tavern. A furious look on her face she held her arms crossed tightly against her chest. She had to keep them that way or she would break free and run to him...

Astrum had returned and her ire was great....Tap, Tap, Tap. She railed against him her anger barely covering the worry and fright in her voice.

I wont give you up to some other woman Astrum... I dont care who she is.. her thoughts turning dark Aryanna gave way to the impulse to kill this unknown threat.

Aryanna there is no other woman, let me explain...

She listened to his tale and felt a calming sense overcome her, and then she remembered her surprise for him....

Astrum, she said breaking in excitedly, I have been remiss in my duties. He looked at her quizzically. What? What are you talking about?

She began pulling various food items from her satchel, a roast pig, cakes, pies, potatoes, stew... She heaped it on the table in front of him.

He stared up at her bewildered. What is this? She handed him a pie, try it! I have learned to cook and I will tell you since I can taste none of it that that was quite a feat!

He stared at her for a moment then began to chuckle, soon breaking into a full on laugh he bit into the pie. Quite tasty my love, he pulled her against him and she smiled up at him. Yet not necessary at all I dont expect you to cook. He laughed a bit more then kissed her.

She didnt care he had returned to her that was all that mattered, She would tell him about Barl later....