Kyra looked down to the net, watching it as he pulled it up "It's doing great. This is so much easier than bringing it all up a little at a time" She said excitedly.
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Star smiled and dipped her head "Thank you both" She said softly. She was pleased by their words even though she was still shy. She went over to Falkirk and looked at him "I know this is not how we planned to have this day start. To have someone I do not know trying to come after me"
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Rosie chuckled and shook her head "No, I don't think less of you for that. I find it is the case quite often. Depending on how long the wait is before the individual can go back to their normal activities. You are actually doing better than I had anticipated, health wise"
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The light was enough for the wolves still in the hallway to open fire on the two pets. With Ra, they would have a chance to shoot at his chest and belly since he was going after Ember.
Ember squawked and twisted in the air, her talons scraped the roof when she turned then dived to attack, drawing more sparks. Fire wouldn't hurt her, she was a creature of fire in this form, but fangs and claws that could also stand the heat could cause damage, so she tried to avoid them as she attacked, aiming for Ra's eyes to blind him.
Anna growled low as she waited for the pets to get close enough to attack them herself. This one was big, but she was fast and nimble. She would use her speed to attack, working to get around and hamstring or go for the belly of this almost bear one whichever she would have a shot at.
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Estelle nodded and clung to Ashton. This was all strange and she didn't like it at all "Maybe mother will know what to do when she gets back. I hope so" She said softly.
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"But, how can we know feeling wasn't part of whatever spell made us double? Shouldn't we also pinch her to be sure she feels like I do?" Estelle asked and looked to him again "Wait, what if both of us are doubles and the original is still trapped somewhere?" She asked then covered her face "I'm making my head hurt"
Graydon grinned happily at Kyra. "We make a great team." He said. He had a sense of accomplishment, for the first time in his life.
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"Actually, about that. According to the old laws. You are safe from him until the challenge is meet. It would seem a challenge duel, supersedes all contracts. The only way he can legally have you as mate, is to defeat Ender here. If he tries for you again, it's high treason." Falkirk reported with great pleasure.
Ender looked to Star and said, "And they didn't name me Ender for nothing. I've earned my name, in my protection of the crown. " He said it without arrogance, just a statement of fact.
Falkirk looked to Ender with respect. He then returned his gaze to Star and continued, "The official challenge has been delivered. So now it's up to him to answer in person. He unlike you, cannot choose a champion, he must fight for himself. That is a royal female's courtesy only."
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"Well I'm feeling a lot better. In fact, I feel strong! But of course, my beloved mother, always reminded me, "But odor's not everything" As you can see, she kept me humble." He told Rosie with humor.
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"Ra! Forget the stupid bird, kill the others! " Markus ordered over the PA system. Just like that, Ra turned from the Phoenix and started for the others again. This time aiming a fire ball at the ones who were shooting at him. As the bullets pelted his leathery and scaled hide, his fury built. He used his gland on his forehead to shoot out a fine flammable vapor. He then coughed a spark, that ignited it. The flames followed the vapor forward, causing a wall of flames to travel at the enemy. He roared his rage and charged after the fire screen.
Anubis bit onto the first rifle he reached. Crushing it like a tin can. He shook it vigorously and threw it to the side. He then went for it's owner. Plowing through the assemble group. Using his claws and teeth whenever he found something to bite or claw. He started his circular pattern, much like a bull does in a rodeo. The objective to stay mobile and cause utter chaos and destruction. By giving the enemy less time to organize a counter strike.
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Ashton nodded, "Yes, I believe she will figure this out. We just need to be patient. " She said softly.
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Bertram thought and said, "There are tales of two doppelgangers but they are extremely rare. I don't think that's the case here. In those instances they were demented...." He trailed off, realizing he wasn't helping the situation.
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