*Hidden Nature* A Shapeshifting RP

[NickyKnack]

Racine had returned to his own camp with the mirror moonstone. He'd convinced himself it was to check on the building of his castle. But he knew the truth even in his denial. Ender had stayed in attendance of his guest chambers. That way, if he was called upon, Ender could come and get him. So here he was, sitting at his desk in his tent. Supposedly looking at the blueprints. But his mind wasn't on them. It was miles away thinking about Sorcha. He snapped out of his thoughts at a sharp knock on the beam beside the tent flap. "Enter! " Racine called out, as he sat back in his chair to see who it was.

Thorn stepped through and smiled joyfully at his king. "It tis true! Our king has returned to us! I feared we'd lost you to the posh comforts of Queen Avalon's castle. " He replied with humor.

Racine smiled proudly, as he looked around at his belongs. "What, and leave all this? Never!" He said with equal humor.

Thorn chuckled at his gest. "Ah, but they have the pretties and the banquets at the castle." He said with enthusiasm. He sobered and looked to the desk before continuing, "If I may be so bold as to say my king, you shouldn't have released Andromeda from her vow. You need a queen, my king."

Racine stood up abruptly, in the guise of taking the blueprints back to the table in the center of the tent. "You are far to bold, Thorn. You always have been. But fortunately for you, I like about you. So, I shall address your concerns by simply saying, I don't have a kingdom yet. What could I offer a would be queen? Not to mention, where would she live? Surely not a tent." He replied as he carefully laid out the parchment upon the table. When he finally did turn to face Thorn, Racine's face was perfectly neutral mask, that was devoid of all emotions. "Perhaps it's yourself who is desiring a bride." He countered simply.

Thorn stammered for an awkward moment, then said, "No my king, I remember my vow to you perfectly. You needn't remind me."

Racine scoffed at Thorn's statement and pointed out the obvious to him. "That vow was in a time of war. We aren't at war any more, Thorn. Just as you're all my Lords now. I don't have need of generals any longer. Besides, Queen Avalon is changing her father's mandates. How can I build a kingdom, if you don't have young? "

Thorn was speechless by Racine's response. He'd never expected that in a million years. "I don't know what to say. " He said quietly.

Racine smiled happily and said, "Now that's a first. Now go tell the others the good news. " As Thorn bowed and left, Racine sighed softly and went to get one of his spell book. Perhaps there was a spell to stop a twirl from happening. At least to buy Sorcha some more time.

 

[NickyKnack]

" Perhaps we could use the name Nidhogg for one, it has a rich history as a dragon of terror and dread. It could be amusing to name the girl Nidhogg. I suppose I am not biased that way, if it helps her get the job done. Hopefully the name bestows on her the ability to sow fear in her prey as it did to the original. Naming the male Valstrath would be a strong sounding name. I bet his claws will cut like blades once he gets older."
Valstrath clumsily attacks the bad meat, growling and tearing at it like a sticky puppy tugging on a toy. He unsticks his little wings, flapping them to get leverage. Nidhogg cowers, unsure of herself, her eyes big and round with fear. She buries her head in her mother's chest, not yet ready to face the world.

Reaper chuckled at their timid Nidhogg. "Yes, that is a fine name indeed. If by reputation alone, it helps her earn her was in the world, it will be glorious indeed." He replied honestly. Reaper then took the chunk of whale blubber in his claw and moved it around to simulate living prey, just to watch Valstrath's reaction. As expected, the wyrmling tore at it even harder.

 

[Garjzla]

( Sure!

)
Cicero didn't mind the silence. He was used to it. He looked around the woods to listen and see the strange wildlife.

After about an hour of walking, a line of 10 Elves stood in the distance, all equipped with bows and arrows.

Islanzadi approached them as they pointed their weapons at Cicero and her, and once she was close enough for them to recognize her they quickly lowered their weapons.

"Iknol er älfr?" One of the guards asked sternly, looking at Cicero suspiciously.

"Cicero, aí Argetlam." Islanzadi replied simply and the guards, who now looked very interested, let Islanzadi and Cicero through. Islanzadi walked to a small passage of trees that was only a few feet, and they had finally arrived at Alagaësia.

Elves (and many herds of deer and elk) were wandering around carelessly, and most of the elves had weapons with them. The surrounding trees looked ancient and towered over everything, protecting the kingdom like a wall. Some of the trees had things similar to tree houses perched on them, but most had been left alone.

The castle could be seen in the distance, surrounded by vibrantly colored flowers and some Icelandic horses eating the twisting vines growing on the castle walls.

"This is Alagaësia." Islanzadi told Cicero and smiled. "Well, part of it. We should probably head to the castle, so you can be introduced to the Queen and so we can hurry and notify my kind of the issues with the humans."

(Sorry about adding their language in, instead of just saying they were speaking in elvish or something similar. I just like adding them talking.)

 

[StarrNico]

Lexi got quite as she looked to Ian and asked, "What was having a mother like?"
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Falkirk was rather scared himself. But he hid it well. For they would not be missed for a long while. He removed his outer shift and folded it to put in on the ground. "This will mark the spot where the portal opening is. Perhaps we should look around for anything that could help us get back."
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They soon finished their meal and were able to refocuse on the task ahead of them. Maxton stood and offered Sorcha his hand in assistance. "Where should we start our search in the library?" He asked quietly.

Jackdaw stood and asked teasingly, "There isn't a spell that would help narrow down our search, is there?"
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Bob nodded and said impressed, "Yes! You are good at this. Now your turn."
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Zypher made it over to Anna and kissed her neck as he came up behind her. "How is my favorite part of living doing? " He whispered softly to her.

Navar came over to Rana and handed her a glass of lemonade. "So is it true, are you really a Roc?" He asked curiously.

Cadeon chuckled as Ember showed her playfulness. "Very good, then." He replied as the walked to the chairs.

Ian's face fell a little at that question and he scooted his chair a little closer to her and reached to take her hand "Having a mother can be the best and worst thing ever. She is a friend and confidant one moment and a stern dictator the next." He said then gave a wry smile "Especially to a pair of boys who wanted to test the boundaries so much." He shook his head and looked to Shane then smiled again. "She knew when to be gentle, tucking us in at night and reading to us and letting us get away with some things. She would pretend not to notice us when our mischief was mild, but was quick to call us out and punish us when we did things or tried to do something that would get us or another person hurt. She taught us to respect each other and everyone on this earth, but also to never let anyone walk over us or use us for anything against our beliefs.She taught us everything and we loved her dearly, still do even though she's no longer here."
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Star drew in a breath then nodded and glanced around, taking his hand to hold it close "How can we get out, when they have been trapped here so long?"
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"The obituary section" Sorcha said, standing and looking to the males "And the section on the war. The gem could be mentioned in either." She said then turned to lead the way after taking Maxton's hand again. Her mind was already going over the books there, no magic would be needed, since the librarian could pull the pertinent books out for them anyway.

Bardou followed her quietly, thinking about that day again and all that had happened since then.
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"I spy with my little eye something...yellow" Angela said cheerfully and looked to Bob again.
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Anna reached up and hugged him with one hand so she could kiss him gently "I am fine, just listening." She said softly in return.

"Thank you" Rana said as she accepted the glass then took a sip of it. "Mm, been a while since I had real lemonade, this is good." She added then looked to Navar again and smiled "Yes, I am a Roc. The only one I know of in this territory right now."

Ember chose a chair and took a seat after getting a glass of juice. She smiled to Cadeon then glanced around the room, taking note of all those present right then. So many yet so few it seemed.

(Aww, poor Racine. lol)

 

[Bantambird]

Reaper chuckled at their timid Nidhogg. "Yes, that is a fine name indeed. If by reputation alone, it helps her earn her was in the world, it will be glorious indeed." He replied honestly. Reaper then took the chunk of whale blubber in his claw and moved it around to simulate living prey, just to watch Valstrath's reaction. As expected, the wyrmling tore at it even harder.

( are we going to let the last 2 eggs be dead or slow? We have five healthy babies now!

)

 

[NickyKnack]

( are we going to let the last 2 eggs be dead or slow? We have five healthy babies now!

)

( How many wyrmlings can Slygotha and Reaper handle? let's have them slow. Even the males up maybe. Lol!

)

 

[NickyKnack]

After about an hour of walking, a line of 10 Elves stood in the distance, all equipped with bows and arrows.

Islanzadi approached them as they pointed their weapons at Cicero and her, and once she was close enough for them to recognize her they quickly lowered their weapons.

"Iknol er [COLOR=3A3A3A]älfr?" One of the guards asked sternly, looking at Cicero suspiciously.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=3A3A3A]"Cicero, aí Argetlam." Islanzadi replied simply and the guards, who now looked very interested, let Islanzadi and Cicero through. Islanzadi walked to a small passage of trees that was only a few feet, and they had finally arrived at [/COLOR]Alagaësia.

Elves (and many herds of deer and elk) were wandering around carelessly, and most of the elves had weapons with them. The surrounding trees looked ancient and towered over everything, protecting the kingdom like a wall. Some of the trees had things similar to tree houses perched on them, but most had been left alone.

The castle could be seen in the distance, surrounded by vibrantly colored flowers and some Icelandic horses eating the twisting vines growing on the castle walls.

"This is Alagaësia" Islanzadi told Cicero and smiled. "Well, part of it. We should probably head to the castle, so you can be introduced to the Queen and so we can hurry and notify my kind of the issues with the humans." 

(Sorry about adding their language in, instead of just saying they were speaking in elvish or something similar. I just like adding them talking.)

Cicero waited patiently as she spoke to her people, then followed along as she led him to Alagaësia. He looked around in amazement. "It is very beautiful." He said quietly. Cicero looked down at his clothing and changed it to a more formal attire, suitable for meeting of Queen. "What is your Majesty's name?" He asked curiously.

(It's great. Makes it more authentic.)

 

[Garjzla]

Cicero waited patiently as she spoke to her people, then followed along as she led him to Alagaësia. He looked around in amazement. "It is very beautiful." He said quietly. Cicero looked down at his clothing and changed it to a more formal attire, suitable for meeting of Queen. "What is your Majesty's name?" He asked curiously.

"The Queen's name is Datia." Islanzadi told Cicero, and looked curiously at how he suddenly changed his clothing.
"Fairies have spells for everything, don't they?" She teased good-naturedly.

A dapple grey Clydesdale was grazing 20 feet away, and Islanzadi whistled to get it to come.
The horse lifted its large head and trotted over to his owner without hesitation.

"Kvetha, Rauthr." Islanzadi said in a comforting tone, scratching the Clydesdale's cheek. She would have spoken in English, but the horse only understood the Ancient language since that's how he was usually spoken to.

She then turned to Cicero, "Have you ever ridden a horse? Riding to the castle would take less time, and we'd be able to avoid speaking to anyone."

 

[NickyKnack]

Ian's face fell a little at that question and he scooted his chair a little closer to her and reached to take her hand "Having a mother can be the best and worst thing ever. She is a friend and confidant one moment and a stern dictator the next." He said then gave a wry smile "Especially to a pair of boys who wanted to test the boundaries so much." He shook his head and looked to Shane then smiled again. "She knew when to be gentle, tucking us in at night and reading to us and letting us get away with some things. She would pretend not to notice us when our mischief was mild, but was quick to call us out and punish us when we did things or tried to do something that would get us or another person hurt. She taught us to respect each other and everyone on this earth, but also to never let anyone walk over us or use us for anything against our beliefs.She taught us everything and we loved her dearly, still do even though she's no longer here."
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Star drew in a breath then nodded and glanced around, taking his hand to hold it close "How can we get out, when they have been trapped here so long?" 

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"The obituary section" Sorcha said, standing and looking to the males "And the section on the war. The gem could be mentioned in either." She said then turned to lead the way after taking Maxton's hand again. Her mind was already going over the books there, no magic would be needed, since the librarian could pull the pertinent books out for them anyway.

Bardou followed her quietly, thinking about that day again and all that had happened since then.
~~~
"I spy with my little eye something...yellow" Angela said cheerfully and looked to Bob again. 
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Anna reached up and hugged him with one hand so she could kiss him gently "I am fine, just listening." She said softly in return. 

"Thank you" Rana said as she accepted the glass then took a sip of it. "Mm, been a while since I had real lemonade, this is good." She added then looked to Navar again and smiled "Yes, I am a Roc. The only one I know of in this territory right now."

 
Ember chose a chair and took a seat after getting a glass of juice. She smiled to Cadeon then glanced around the room, taking note of all those present right then. So many yet so few it seemed.

(Aww, poor Racine. lol)

Lexi enjoyed the vivid description Ian had explained. But a flash of guilt gripped her heart at his words about the values she instilled in them both. She was a wretched creature. "She sounded very wonderful! Thank you for sharing her teachings with me." She said as she stood up suddenly. She hsd to escape these wonderful people. She was a cancer that would slow and surely kill them and everyone they loved.
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"That I honestly don't know. We just need to keep our wits about us. I need to find out where this place is. " He explained as he looked around cautiously. "There! That will get us out of the open. " He pointed to a rock formation.
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"But of course. Why didn't I think of that?" Jackdaw said with a chuckle.

Maxton glanced to him and said teasingly, "Because Sorcha is infinitely smarter than you."

"You wound me! How will my pride ever recover?" He asked dramatically.

"Oh, so you mean you had some left? " Maxton joked. Glad to have his childhood friend back.

Jackdaw burst of laughing, truly enjoying himself.
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Bob quickly looked around to find something yellow. But found several things were yellow. But went with, "lemonade?"
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"Then I'll stop distracting you then." Zypher said softly, before taking his own seat again.

Never sat on the arm of the couch to speak with Rana some more. "Fascinating. How did your species get their name?" He asked conversationally.

Cadeon leaned over and said, "I'm supposed to wait on you, you know. How can I pamper you, if you're too self-sufficient?" He wiggling his eyebrows at her for a goofy effect.

 

[NickyKnack]

The Queen's name is Datia." Islanzadi told Cicero, and looked curiously at how he suddenly changed his clothing.
"Fairies have spells for everything, don't they?" She teased good-naturedly.

A dapple grey Clydesdale was grazing 20 feet away, and Islanzadi whistled to get it to come.
The horse lifted its large head and trotted over to his owner without hesitation.

"Kvetha, Rauthr." Islanzadi said in a comforting tone, scratching the Clydesdale's cheek. She would have spoken in English, but the horse only understood the Ancient language since that's how he was usually spoken to.

She then turned to Cicero, "Have you ever ridden a horse? Riding to the castle would take less time, and we'd be able to avoid speaking to anyone."

Cicero chuckled softly and stated the obvious. "No, I've no need to ride anything when I have wings to fly anywhere I please. But I can glamor them away to ride if you wish."