*Hidden Nature* A Shapeshifting RP

[StarrNico]

Asclepius furrowed his brow. " Darn it Fay, I'm a doctor, not a tactician!" He exclaimed. He looked up, spotting his briefcase open in the other room. "Get over here!" He commanded, and it snapped shut, then drew to him like a magnet. Opening it again with his free arm, he quickly carried her down into his study, laying her gently on the rug.
"We may not be able to leave the room, but with the pocket dimension, technically we are still there. If I close the door, it will have about a day's worth of air until she starts to suffocate. But what happens up there won't affect what's in here since it is another dimension. There probably isn't much iron in here since books and desks and most gemstones don't have iron, but I haven't really checked. I'll go up there and work on the runes, if you might stay down here and minister to the fair lady. Is it alright if I close the case? It will keep it cooler in there. I can stand heat, it doesn't bother me, it's the cold I don't care for."

~~

Slygotha is exhausted and drained, she has used up her magic reserves and her acid glands are dry. Gugol is on the brink of death, her internal organs crushed. Trogdor squealed and thrashed about until he was tranquilized, then he went limp.

Fay nodded and followed him down, sitting beside Shaylee and watching him. "I can bring air in if it is needed, I was just worried about moving her while she's unconscious." She said gently "Likely we can just leave that room and this place with her since you took down the door one."

~~
The two unharmed ones returned, taking Gugol carefully out to Marcus and Pariah before returning to make sure there were no other babies left in here and for Slygotha, though she would have to be shifted or have more help to move her. They kept clear of her mouth, not wanting to take the chance of her spitting more acid at them.

 

[Bantambird]

Fay nodded and followed him down, sitting beside Shaylee and watching him. "I can bring air in if it is needed, I was just worried about moving her while she's unconscious." She said gently "Likely we can just leave that room and this place with her since you took down the door one."


~~

The two unharmed ones returned, taking Gugol carefully out to Marcus and Pariah before returning to make sure there were no other babies left in here and for Slygotha, though she would have to be shifted or have more help to move her. They kept clear of her mouth, not wanting to take the chance of her spitting more acid at them. 

Asclepius turned to look at Fay once he had lowered the princess to the ground, aligning her legs and placing her arms down her sides. " I take my Hippocratic oath very seriously, Goddess, and felt, in my estimation, that it would be more detrimental to stay there than to come here. You and she can stay in here while I carry the briefcase out, the portal opens only when the case is open." He checked her irises for concussion, and felt her abdomen to check for internal damage. She didn't appear to have been severely beaten, just completely depleted, and malnourished, dehydrated, and, apparently, iron-sickness. She did have plenty of bruising, but nothing serious (at least not that I can remember).
"Her spine is intact, so that's good. I'm going to put these drawing stones on her navel, to pull out negative enchantment."
He produced a selenite crystal and a bloodstone from his desk, spoke a word over them to activate them, then placed them both touching her navel to draw out what he could. They started producing a strange aura.

~~

Slygotha knew they were going to continue pawing through her gold, and though she was still furious with everything, she was too weak to do much.

 

[NickyKnack]

Anna smiled at Zypher again "You too, I couldn't go in there without a kiss for luck" She said, teasing a little before touching cheeks "You take care, We will see one another after the battle" 
~~~
Aurora took off to fly since they were going in from the outside. Her first stop would be at a river to collect enough water to mask the both of them, letting Aeval see how she manipulated the water to show the sky above instead of them. "A cloud is simpler, but moves too slow naturally for what we need to do.Anyone watching the sky very carefully will see something moving, but will not be able to see what it is." She said before flying on, towards the mountain that housed the Menajarie.

~~~
Sorcha finished and took a breath before looking to Racine, going to his side to join him once more. "It is done" She said simply then looked around the cell. It was as ready as they could make it  now. 

~~~
The guards looked to him then dipped their heads "Do you need a ride?" One asked kindly "There are many just inside that can take our place so we can get you to the castle faster." Yeah, this had become a preferred posting for many, watching over the doorway and seeing the realm they had come from. 
~~~

"Not just the balance is different" Foneth said and smiled to Spyro "You should now be able to access your magic." She said then looked to Ender and back "Is your brother-bond back again, now that you are both able to take dragon form?"


Auger frowned and turned his head to look at his wings, still the same. He sighed and shook his head, glancing to Foneth before closing his eyes to try again. 
~~~
With Reaper down, the two dragonkin landed to pull him out of the entrance so the humans could get through and Marcus and Pariah could come and either force a shift or simply knock him out so he could be transported safely. 

The two living dragonkin from inside came out with three of the babies, heading for the group of humans to get them knocked out and off them for a safer journey. Those two dragonkin needed medical attention as well. 
(lol, only four remain.)

~~~
Fay nodded and glanced to him "I was trying to be certain we wouldn't be trapped or attacked" She said and came over to help him dose the female with some of the water, hoping it would help her "Do you think it is safe to move her?" She didn't like how Shaylee looked here "There is a lot of iron in this place, and that is a weakness to the fae." 

When she started pouring the water the runes on the walls activated, making it hotter and taking away the humidity in the air, revealing their purpose.

Zypher smiled gently and whispered, "I'm glad you did. I'll definitely see you after."
~~~
Aeval hurried to follow Aurora and listened intently while she explained and demonstrated how the water worked. As the took to the sky again, she looked down at the crystalline surface of the river and smiled, it now made perfect sense. She then looked ahead as the reached the foot of the mountain.
~~~
"Yes it is." Racine said with relief. Thankfully they'd finished before it was used.
~~~
"That is most appreciated. I'll have to take you up on that offer. The faster this new is delivered, the better." Jackdaw said solemnly.
~~~
Spyro looked to Foneth in surprise. That was such an abstract concept to him. "Really? But how do I use it?" He asked unsure of where to begin.

Ender had gone over to assist the others Sylphs having a bit of trouble with their shifts.
~~~
Razeth fought free and flew for it. As did Nevitha. They headed for the security the deep forest offered them. They'd split up and flew as fast as their little wings could carry them.
~
Pariah stepped forward and carefully slipped the large collar under and around Reaper's neck with the help of the others. Once the two ends of the collar meet, they locked and forced the shift, shrinking with his neck as he took his human form. "Very handsome." Pariah commented as he was carried away.
Markus looked to Pariah and asked with a smile, "Should I be jealous?"
Pariah didn't answer, she merely walked to the cave to look in curiously. Their team had sprinkled large quantities of baking soda all over the cave floor counteract acid. She stepped back as the almost lifeless Gugol was flown to her. She took her and searched her with her magic to heal what she could at this point. She then put the wyrmling in a stasis spell and handed her off to Markus to be loaded up. She then pulled out another collar and headed inside the cave to put it on the other dragon.

Valstrath stayed still as death at the obvious conquering of his brood mother. He felt her weight upon the gold above him and knew better then to move a muscle. He even slowed his heart to that of a hibernation state.
(I hope I answered everything. )

 

[Bantambird]

Zypher smiled gently and whispered, "I'm glad you did. I'll definitely see you after."
~~~
Aeval hurried to follow Aurora and listened intently while she explained and demonstrated how the water worked. As the took to the sky again, she looked down at the crystalline surface of the river and smiled, it now made perfect sense. She then looked ahead as the reached the foot of the mountain.
~~~
"Yes it is." Racine said with relief. Thankfully they'd finished before it was used.
~~~
"That is most appreciated. I'll have to take you up on that offer. The faster this new is delivered, the better." Jackdaw said solemnly.
~~~
Spyro looked to Foneth in surprise. That was such an abstract concept to him. "Really? But how do I use it?" He asked unsure of where to begin.

Ender had gone over to assist the others Sylphs having a bit of trouble with their shifts.
~~~
Razeth fought free and flew for it. As did Nevitha. They headed for the security the deep forest offered them. They'd split up and flew as fast as their little wings could carry them.
~
Pariah stepped forward and carefully slipped the large collar under and around Reaper's neck with the help of the others. Once the two ends of the collar meet, they locked and forced the shift, shrinking with his neck as he took his human form. "Very handsome." Pariah commented as he was carried away.
Markus looked to Pariah and asked with a smile, "Should I be jealous?"
Pariah didn't answer, she merely walked to the cave to look in curiously. Their team had sprinkled large quantities of baking soda all over the cave floor counteract acid. She stepped back as the almost lifeless Gugol was flown to her. She took her and searched her with her magic to heal what she could at this point. She then put the wyrmling in a stasis spell and handed her off to Markus to be loaded up. She then pulled out another collar and headed inside the cave to put it on the other dragon.

Valstrath stayed still as death at the obvious conquering of his brood mother. He felt her weight upon the gold above him and knew better then to move a muscle. He even slowed his heart to that of a hibernation state.
(I hope I answered everything. )

Slygotha wailed loudly. She had failed her family, was about to loose everything. She saw the discusting two legged meat beast approach with the collar, but she had no magic left, only enough for her darkness shroud once more, but what use would that be? No, she thought, it might prove useful later, when she had regained some strength, manufactured more acidic bile. She would bide her time, for now. She looked up, guarding her thoughts. She hissed her anger and frustration at the brazen animal, hurling curses," how dare you, you filthy hairy ape! How dare you and your brainless minions overrun me with your half wit pet dragonkin. I will haunt you. I will gather up every piece of treasure you steal from me, you shameless heathen!" She would have tried to fly away if her wings hadn't been damaged.

 

[StarrNico]

Asclepius turned to look at Fay once he had lowered the princess to the ground, aligning her legs and placing her arms down her sides. " I take my Hippocratic oath very seriously, Goddess, and felt, in my estimation, that it would be more detrimental to stay there than to come here. You and she can stay in here while I carry the briefcase out, the portal opens only when the case is open." He checked her irises for concussion, and felt her abdomen to check for internal damage. She didn't appear to have been severely beaten, just completely depleted, and malnourished, dehydrated, and, apparently, iron-sickness. She did have plenty of bruising, but nothing serious (at least not that I can remember).
"Her spine is intact, so that's good. I'm going to put these drawing stones on her navel, to pull out negative enchantment."
He produced a selenite crystal and a bloodstone from his desk, spoke a word over them to activate them, then placed them both touching her navel to draw out what he could. They started producing a strange aura.

~~

Slygotha knew they were going to continue pawing through her gold, and though she was still furious with everything, she was too weak to do much.

Fay nodded and smiled at him again "I wasn't questioning you Asclepius. I can tell you take your job seriously and do the best you can" She looked to the stones, watching them a moment "This should be a safe place to keep her until we get out of here."
~~

Zypher smiled gently and whispered, "I'm glad you did. I'll definitely see you after."
~~~
Aeval hurried to follow Aurora and listened intently while she explained and demonstrated how the water worked. As the took to the sky again, she looked down at the crystalline surface of the river and smiled, it now made perfect sense. She then looked ahead as the reached the foot of the mountain.
~~~
"Yes it is." Racine said with relief. Thankfully they'd finished before it was used.
~~~
"That is most appreciated. I'll have to take you up on that offer. The faster this new is delivered, the better." Jackdaw said solemnly.
~~~
Spyro looked to Foneth in surprise. That was such an abstract concept to him. "Really? But how do I use it?" He asked unsure of where to begin.

Ender had gone over to assist the others Sylphs having a bit of trouble with their shifts.
~~~
Razeth fought free and flew for it. As did Nevitha. They headed for the security the deep forest offered them. They'd split up and flew as fast as their little wings could carry them.
~
Pariah stepped forward and carefully slipped the large collar under and around Reaper's neck with the help of the others. Once the two ends of the collar meet, they locked and forced the shift, shrinking with his neck as he took his human form. "Very handsome." Pariah commented as he was carried away.
Markus looked to Pariah and asked with a smile, "Should I be jealous?"
Pariah didn't answer, she merely walked to the cave to look in curiously. Their team had sprinkled large quantities of baking soda all over the cave floor counteract acid. She stepped back as the almost lifeless Gugol was flown to her. She took her and searched her with her magic to heal what she could at this point. She then put the wyrmling in a stasis spell and handed her off to Markus to be loaded up. She then pulled out another collar and headed inside the cave to put it on the other dragon.

Valstrath stayed still as death at the obvious conquering of his brood mother. He felt her weight upon the gold above him and knew better then to move a muscle. He even slowed his heart to that of a hibernation state.
(I hope I answered everything. )

Anna smiled again before turning to run back to her group, getting ready for the fight as soon as they went through the void.
~~~
(lol, I see Klingon ships from Star Trek, that odd movement over the stars they had right before one would appear)
Aurora flew over the mountain, looking for the part that wasn't real so they could fly in just as the helicopter flew out so often. She knew that was a favorite tool for Markus and looked forward to removing another from his stock, along with the building.
~~~
Sorcha sighed softly, looking to him before leaving the room so they could shut the door "No sound means we will have to have someone posted here at all times, though perhaps we should leave the key with Avalon, just in case they have outside 'charmers' to try to get the trapped ones free." She said softly, also glad they had had no 'visitors' while in there.
~~~
The guard dipped his central head then turned and knelt so he could get on easier while his partner went in to get some others to stand guard for them. They figured it had to be important for a fae to come as Jackdaw had.
~~~
"I will have to teach you as I did for Ender, directly mind to mind. It is a lot to take in, and your knowledge of spells you have seen through your life here will give you spells I do not know, but you will have the knowledge, just not the experience. You and Ender will be able to teach the others as you see fit." Foneth explained, holding a hand out to him then jumping at a flash of light behind her.

Auger had managed to get the size part down, though he still looked like a dragon. He was now as tall as they were in their fae forms,standing there with a frown on his face. He hadn't really wanted a new shape, but he had wanted the size difference. The magic seemed to know that and had given him what he wanted
~~~
The dragonkin called out and flew after the babies, following Nevitha when the two split up. He knew he would be punished for them getting away. He tried to catch up to and capture the baby dragon once more.
One of the others followed, going after Razeth for the same reason, though she was further behind.

The last two dragon kin would watch Pariah and Marcus as they searched the hoard for other dragons, though really, it would have to have all the gold taken away in order to do a 'full' search. This was a lot of treasure.

 

[NickyKnack]

Navar cursed as Ackley informed him that Markus's office was completely of line. Both computer and cameras. It would seem even Markus didn’t trust his own men. He debated for a moment his options, then made his decision. "I'll have to sneak in there and hack it personally. We need his hard drive cloned. For lists of buyers and anything else that could prove useful on there." He explained as he pulled out his Bluetooth and flipped it on. "Alright can you hear me now?! I'm going in. You're going to have to guide me through the hallways like I did Fay." He said with determination.

"I don't like this Navar. It's too risky and dangerous. " Ackley informed him matter-of-factly.

"I live for danger. Danger is my middle name. " Navar quoted with enthusiasm, as he got up and cautiously slipped out into the hallway.

Ackley shook her head at him and said dryly through her head set after he'd left the security room, "Just so you know, my brother made me watch that movie... twice! I was not impressed."

Navar grinned devilishly up at one of the cameras so she'd be sure to see it, before continuing on.

 

[NickyKnack]

Slygotha wailed loudly. She had failed her family, was about to loose everything. She saw the discusting two legged meat beast approach with the collar, but she had no magic left, only enough for her darkness shroud once more, but what use would that be? No, she thought, it might prove useful later, when she had regained some strength, manufactured more acidic bile. She would bide her time, for now. She looked up, guarding her thoughts. She hissed her anger and frustration at the brazen animal, hurling curses," how dare you, you filthy hairy ape! How dare you and your brainless minions overrun me with your half wit pet dragonkin. I will haunt you. I will gather up every piece of treasure you steal from me, you shameless heathen!" She would have tried to fly away if her wings hadn't been damaged.

Pariah continued forward, her words having practically no effect on her. Pariah slowly raised her hand an willed Slygotha neck to rise enough to slip the collar around it. As she clicked the ends into place, Pariah waited for the dragoness to shift. While she watched her, she replied, "If you knew my true form, you wouldn't call me a hairy ape. I'm reptilian in nature. You're all the treasure we've came here to steal. But since you've costs Markus so much to acquire you, you'll just have to see it as compensation. Not that you care, you greed monger, but this shameless heathen did manage to saved your Gugol from certain death."

 

[NickyKnack]

Fay nodded and smiled at him again "I wasn't questioning you Asclepius. I can tell you take your job seriously and do the best you can" She looked to the stones, watching them a moment "This should be a safe place to keep her until we get out of here." 
~~

 
Anna smiled again before turning to run back to her group, getting ready for the fight as soon as they went through the void.
~~~

(lol, I see Klingon ships from Star Trek, that odd movement over the stars they had right before one would appear)
Aurora flew over the mountain, looking for the part that wasn't real so they could fly in just as the helicopter flew out so often. She knew that was a favorite tool for Markus and looked forward to removing another from his stock, along with the building.

~~~
Sorcha sighed softly, looking to him before leaving the room so they could shut the door "No sound means we will have to have someone posted here at all times, though perhaps we should leave the key with Avalon, just in case they have outside 'charmers' to try to get the trapped ones free." She said softly, also glad they had had no 'visitors' while in there.
~~~

The guard dipped his central head then turned and knelt so he could get on easier while his partner went in to get some others to stand guard for them. They figured it had to be important for a fae to come as Jackdaw had.
~~~
"I will have to teach you as I did for Ender, directly mind to mind. It is a lot to take in, and your knowledge of spells you have seen through your life here will give you spells I do not know, but you will have the knowledge, just not the experience. You and Ender will be able to teach the others as you see fit." Foneth explained, holding a hand out to him then jumping at a flash of light behind her. 


Auger had managed to get the size part down, though he still looked like a dragon. He was now as tall as they were in their fae forms,standing there with a frown on his face. He hadn't really wanted a new shape, but he had wanted the size difference. The magic seemed to know that and had given him what he wanted
~~~

The dragonkin called out and flew after the babies, following Nevitha when the two split up. He knew he would be punished for them getting away. He tried to catch up to and capture the baby dragon once more. 

One of the others followed, going after Razeth for the same reason, though she was further behind. 

The last two dragon kin would watch Pariah and Marcus as they searched the hoard for other dragons, though really, it would have to have all the gold taken away in order to do  a 'full' search. This was a lot of treasure. 

Zypher watched after her a few seconds longer, before moving his van behind hers into the void.

Xavier looked to Anna quietly as she drove. He hoped they were all enough to achieve this.

Maxton looked to Kellan for the signal to open his portal in to the fourth floor

Xatia stood with her group to wait until after they went first.

Ravek was calm and focused at the moment. A personal battle that was hard won. For he'd became consumed by one thought, find his beloved Shaylee and get her to safety. But to achieve that, he had to help end this nightmare of a place. He was selfishly conflicted with every fiber of his bring.
~~~
"I'll could have one of our generals watch it. They are loyal and beyond the corruption within Avalon's court. Enoch has telekinesis as his talent. No one could get close to him if he doesn't want them to." Racine offered as another possibility.
~~~
Jackdaw climbed aboard quickly, but carefully. He didn't want to inadvertently hurt the kind Balor. " I'm ready when you are." He replied politely.
~~~
Spyro that fast had his dagger drawn and looked wide-eyed to Auger. He let out a breath and put his dagger away as he said quietly, "You both startled me for a minute. That form is uniquely you, Auger. Good job" He then held out his hand in Foneth's direction. "Like this? Or do you need my forehead? " He asked timidly as he tried to figure out what she wanted.

Ender was impressed by Auger's clever technique in shifting.

Horrvis was next to shift into his dragon form. He eagerly took to the sky to fly around with enthusiasm.
~~~
Nevitha scuttled down a tree into the plentiful underbrush in search of a good safe hiding spot. She didn't know if she was successful on losing her tail or not.

Razeth dropped from the sky in desperation into the murky river to hid within it dark depths. As he did so, he disturb the silt on the bottom to further confuse his pursuer.

 

[Bantambird]

Pariah continued forward, her words having practically no effect on her. Pariah slowly raised her hand an willed Slygotha neck to rise enough to slip the collar around it. As she clicked the ends into place, Pariah waited for the dragoness to shift. While she watched her, she replied, "If you knew my true form, you wouldn't call me a hairy ape. I'm reptilian in nature. You're all the treasure we've came here to steal. But since you've costs Markus so much to acquire you, you'll just have to see it as compensation. Not that you care, you greed monger, but this shameless heathen did manage to saved your Gugol from certain death."

Slygotha choked and struggled; she hadn't shifted in a very long time. Eventually, she took on the form of a lithe figured female with pale translucent skin and long, straight black hair to her knees. She had green eyes, and an ageless look to where you couldn't tell if she was 30 or 60. She was unclothed, not having joined human society before and therefore not manifesting with clothing. She could not recognize her voice as she cried out. "What have you done to me?"

 

[NickyKnack]

Slygotha choked and struggled; she hadn't shifted in a very long time. Eventually, she took on the form of a lithe figured female with pale translucent skin and long, straight black hair to her knees. She had green eyes, and an ageless look to where you couldn't tell if she was 30 or 60. She was nude, not having joined human society before and therefore not manifesting with clothing. She could not recognize her voice as she cried out. "What have you done to me?"

Pariah laughed outright as she reached unto her satchel and pulled out a simple tunic. "It would seem, I turned you into a hairy ape, the very thing you hate so much. Perhaps humility will be good for your gigantuan ego." She started as she stepped forward to hand it to her.