Quelling the beast

His eyes opened and he lifted himself from the mattress. His fingers rub his eyes, attempting to focus on his surrounds when he found her beside him still not conscious. Her beauty causing him to forget to breath.

Quickly he turned away from her, eyeing the door across from the room. He didn't know how long he'd be out, only that he had come to nourish castle's Mistress. Turning back to her, he grabbed the crimson bottle, lightly pour some of it into her mouth, using his sleeve to catch the small drip of crimson that began to fall from the corner of her mouth. His mind speaking out, "I hope you wake soon..." not in fear of what might be to come, but fear of her never waking again.

His eyes turned and met those of the pack, realizing there was other work that had to be done, and he was doing very little good staying here. Lifting himself from the bed he head for the door, stopping for a moment to look down upon the wolves before heading out the door.

He moved down the hallway with a sense of urgency and just as he turned the corner of another hallway he saw Nemos entering the study. Increasing his speed, he hurried to the study door. At the door, Reznor reached for the doorknob and slowly opened the door, watching Nemos with his back to him across the room, reading a book from the nearby shelf. His hand reached down, assuring himself of his protection as his hand fondled the handle of his sword before pulling his hand away, closing his hands together behind his back, stepping inside without making a sound.

Halfway inside the room Reznor stopped, look at the back of the man before speaking.

"I don't mean you any harm, I assure you that, but while my presence is here in the castle, I will protect it's Mistress until the end, so I need to ask, who are you, what was that ... thing, and how did you get here?"

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Tim Awakening Mind Posts: 21 (5/20/02 12:54 pm)	Quelling the beast Nemos stood in the study he reached up and plucked a book from the shelf, He opened it and read from its pages. He pulled from his coat his deck of cards... or at least what was left of them. He could hear the evil that had followed him circling the castle from the distance. His mind wandered as he read, wondering what had become of the castles mistress, also of her friend the gentleman who had come to her aid. He also wondered who this small visitor was and why she acted as though a child, perhaps some inner conflict periled her soul. He continued to read grabbing another book almost as if he was looking for some form of arcane knowledge. Its pages heavy and old, he dusted off its cover after drawing it from the shelf. He opened its hard bound cover and found himself a chair with ample light. He sat down and started to read, trying his best to ignore the voices in his head.
Reznor FreakyFluffy Posts: 311 (5/20/02 3:07 pm)	Re: Quelling the beast His eyes opened and he lifted himself from the mattress. His fingers rub his eyes, attempting to focus on his surrounds when he found her beside him still not conscious. Her beauty causing him to forget to breath. Quickly he turned away from her, eyeing the door across from the room. He didn't know how long he'd be out, only that he had come to nourish castle's Mistress. Turning back to her, he grabbed the crimson bottle, lightly pour some of it into her mouth, using his sleeve to catch the small drip of crimson that began to fall from the corner of her mouth. His mind speaking out, "I hope you wake soon..." not in fear of what might be to come, but fear of her never waking again. His eyes turned and met those of the pack, realizing there was other work that had to be done, and he was doing very little good staying here. Lifting himself from the bed he head for the door, stopping for a moment to look down upon the wolves before heading out the door. He moved down the hallway with a sense of urgency and just as he turned the corner of another hallway he saw Nemos entering the study. Increasing his speed, he hurried to the study door. At the door, Reznor reached for the doorknob and slowly opened the door, watching Nemos with his back to him across the room, reading a book from the nearby shelf. His hand reached down, assuring himself of his protection as his hand fondled the handle of his sword before pulling his hand away, closing his hands together behind his back, stepping inside without making a sound. Halfway inside the room Reznor stopped, look at the back of the man before speaking. "I don't mean you any harm, I assure you that, but while my presence is here in the castle, I will protect it's Mistress until the end, so I need to ask, who are you, what was that ... thing, and how did you get here?"
Tim Awakening Mind Posts: 22 (5/20/02 3:53 pm)	The Long Tale Reznor had requested quite a tale to be told, one that would not come easily to the hears of those around. "As you know my name is Nemos, As far as that "Thing" I do not know, only that it has been the horror of my life for longer then I can remember. It haunts me like a shadow on a long dusk. I know not how to defeat it or be rid of it for good." He did not move from his chair were he was reading, Over the shoulder of the chair Reznor could see the demonic symbols within the book he was reading. "It seams to not wish a form of its own, so it takes whichever form it chooses. A long time ago the woman I loved was killed before me by the beast. She was everything to me, and now al I have left of her is my cards. They give me what little protection I have, even from the voices which haunt my mind." With that he stood and closed the book, he walked to the shelf and placed it back in its position. "I do not know what exactly this dark thing wants, only that it wishes me to join its "Army" one I have fought since that day, I have fought for my life and for my lost love. The things this creature would deny me from." He picked up another book, this one seamed to almost glow a strange light as is someone had left a light within its pages. "I came form the land of Nucktar a place I'm sure you have not heard of, I do not even remember my way back there. I have been traveling for years, and to my best memory I do not know what will come from all of this but I am thankful for your willingness to help me." As Nemos was about to crack the seal on the book the lights began to dim, the wind howled and as he broke the seal a blinding light filed the room.
NightAngel of Darkness An Angel's Kiss Posts: 1176 (5/20/02 5:46 pm)	Silence As the light flamed out it light the dim library. It's tall ceiling shimmering with a glow that it had not seen in many years. Many of the carvings and paintings were covered in a thick slab of dust; the faint hint of the magnificent art showing through. NightAngel covered her eyes standing at the doorway as it swung shut, the bottle of crimson within the hand that hung at her side, a soft growl upon her lips the crimson liquid still dancing down her lower lip. The light slowly dimmed letting NightAngel remove the arm from her yet still black crimson eyes... Her thigh length hair brushed and waving down to the floor, her clothing yet still the torn, thin black cotton dress. The blood staining it and her pail flesh. Her wings; however, were now covered once more with black silken feathers, the light shimmering down their soft fluffiness.
raewolf thedreamer Mystic Wolf Posts: 298 (5/21/02 6:13 am)	Re: Silence She came from the shadows, her own slender 5'5" frame small compared to those around, but she never worried about her height. Hazel-brown eyes took in their surroundings, thigh-length honey brown hair moving slightly to a non-existant wind. She took in the appearance of her misstress and friend, growling low yet soft. She had missed much in her absense and knew she didn't like it. Her eyes turned to the new one. Then to Reznor, allowing a small smirk and nod in greeting. "Reznor." She turned back to the mistress, a silver like gray wolf approaching from behind, with a black wolf beside him. She nodded to her friend and spoke to Grey silently before stepping behind Angel. She hesitated but for a mere moment then gently ran a fingertip across her mistress' shoulders. A frown covered her pale lips, but she spoke not a word, slowly touching between the wings before dropping her hand. She moved aside,her eyes capturing Angel's and asking many questions, but knowing she'd only get answers in due time. She turned to the new one and bowed politely, but not low, and never let her eyes waver from him. When she spoke, it was but a mere whisper, but clear to his ears. "I am Rae Wolf." She said nothing else, feeling her name was all that was needed. Defenses ran high and she never left Angel's side. Rae ~Wolf~
Tim Awakening Mind Posts: 24 (5/21/02 9:50 am)	The Meeting of Minds He turned to the 3 of them standing before him. He closed the book as the glow faded once more, he set it on the table for further study later. "I am glad to meet you Rae, and mistress I am happy to see you doing better." With that he took a deep bow and smiled at them. "I was just telling Reznor of my history and how I got here." He turned to Rae. "As for you Allow me to introduce myself. I am Nemos, and it is a pleasure to met you." With that he stood as though a teacher amongst a group of students all waiting to ask a question.
CrystalOrb Newly Born Posts: 19 (5/21/02 1:15 pm)	... Crystal steped into the doorway looking at the group of people before looking behind her. Her nose twitching as she smelt something; perhaps a hint of food.
NightAngel of Darkness An Angel's Kiss Posts: 1179 (5/21/02 1:19 pm)	Peace NightAngel shook her head, her spine and the rest of the spikes had left and returned to normal. Almost drunken like she tilted the bottle back drinking of the crimson substance before she moved from the doorway giving Crystal and Rae room to stand there... "I do not know about the rest of you, but I am famished. I am going to cook dinner, stay out of trouble while I am away?" Her eyes roamed over the group as if questioning them or warning them...
Tim Awakening Mind Posts: 26 (5/21/02 5:22 pm)	Very Well "Very well mi'lady I shall see you at dinner then." He turned to return to his reading wondering what this book that blinded him so was all about. He sat back once again in the chair and opened its glowing pages. "Before you go, may I ask what is for dinner?" He looked back over the shoulder of the chair taking a moment from his reading to see nights reaction.
DigitalDream Awakened Darkness Posts: 35 (5/22/02 12:11 am)	awakening *The day had left and night had roamed in on the land. Outside the castle on a far Balcony stood a stone statue of a women carved in lust. Suddenly, the stone shook and began to crak. little pebbel thudded to the ground as the rock collapsed off the balcony and into the abyss below. A sillouhette stood now crouched on the edge of the railing. Two large wings spaning out then folding downward onto her sides. The woman stepped down off the ledge and onto the stone surface of the balcony. She looked around and realized she was at a castle. "How did I get here? Hmm, I can't seem to remember." She walked towards a large glass door and noticed it was unlocked. She looked around on the inside and saw noone. "Hmm, I guess this place is empty. I wonder where the people who own this place are? I hope they dont get mad at me for this but it's cold out here." The woman turned the latch and opened the door as quietly as she could. She crept inside and closed it behind her. "Ah, this is much better. its so much warmer in here. Oh wow, What a huge place. Gee, the people who own this place must me rich." She walked around the deserted ballroom and began to look at all the artwork and glass around her. The sound of her heals echoed on around the room, givinig the room a ghostly effect. She ran a finger down a textured painting and saw the century old date on it. "Hmm, these people sure have a gothic taste for art. I wonder what they look like. If there humans I should hide these." With that she folded her head wings to her skalp, concealing them beneath her hair. She then slide her back wings under her shirt as to keep herself looking human. She then began scanning the room for a way out. She noticed all the doors were shut, so she simply picked one at random and opened it. The door led into a candle lit hallway wich seemed to go on forever. "This place is amazing, But I dont think I'd wanna meet any scary monsters here."
raewolf thedreamer Mystic Wolf Posts: 302 (5/22/02 11:10 am)	Re: awakening She just looked at him, her features cold and made of stone. She looked at Angel adn coudln't help but grin and beg.."Can I help?" Rae ~Wolf~
NightAngel of Darkness An Angel's Kiss Posts: 1184 (5/22/02 10:10 pm)	Re: awakening Night had missed the stranger, she was in the kitchen working on something that would feed the group of growing patrons... "I would love some help Rae, with the castle becomeing populated I might need to hire!" NightAngel smirked laughing softly obviously she was jokeing....
Reznor FreakyFluffy Posts: 324 (5/22/02 11:05 pm)	Re: Very Well Reznor watched as Night went to leave, with Rae in tow but he quickly turned his attention back to Nemos. "What further information do you have? Have you had conversations with it? Does it fear anything?" He turned his head, scanning for a chair. Finding a bar stool towards the back, he took the seat as his own. He gestured towards Crystal. "Little one, there is another seat over here." With that, Reznor returned his attention to Nemos. "If you or we don't know anything else about it, there is no way for us to create a defense against. I refuse to live life knowing that I can never do anything to help the situation..."
DigitalDream Awakened Darkness Posts: 36 (5/22/02 11:57 pm)	by pass Not far from the small group, the womam who was wondering in the castle halls appeared very lost. She walked very slowly down the hall keeping her ears open for any signs of life. She looked all around her and saw in the distance an open door with candle light flickering from it. She crept closer to the open door and listened to the mysterious voices she heard. She shifted her eyes in curiosity as one voice sounded strangly familiar. She had heard it before, but she couldn't put a face to it. "That Voice? Where...?" She listened for a moment longer before hearing footsteps coming close to her. In a Small panic she lifted herself up to the ceiling and latched herself onto the walls crevace. She did her best to breath normally for she was hoping noone would notice her. For if they did they might think she was a burgler or somthing.
raewolf thedreamer Mystic Wolf Posts: 307 (5/23/02 5:34 am)	Re: by pass A smile spread upon her lips and her eyes twinkled. "I would never think you'd give up the cooking to another. You make it so well, even I eat it!" She looked out the kitchen door, smelling someone around but didn't know who it was. Then she got an idea of who to hire, more rather, what type, but realized they'd be here for the kitchen, not for the them. Rae ~Wolf~
Tim Awakening Mind Posts: 29 (5/23/02 11:10 am)	Back in the STUDY! "Well Reznor, I do know a few things. For one he hates light. He seams to be a creature of darkness and rarely takes a solid form, however he has been known to in the past." He continued to read the book as he spoke to Reznor as if he had done this all before. "It's name I do not know however I have spoken to it on many occasions, as I said before it seams to be interested in adding me to its little army. Needless to say I'm not interested in his offer mainly because he killed my love right before my eyes." Nemos thought back to the nightmare he had just before and looked into his memories for some clue as to what to do. "He has so far tried to destroy everything I touch in hopes it will cause me to give in to him and become his slave, till now I have not known anyone else who would join my cause, most run in terror or die at his hands." He thought about his past conflicts with the being and how he had managed to save those he did. "I do not fully know how to defeat it, only how to starve it off for certain amounts of time, there is no telling when he will next strike." The voices grew louder in Nemos's mind as he closed his eyes and held his head from their screaming. "Reznor.... Please.... turn on more light...."
Reznor FreakyFluffy Posts: 326 (5/23/02 5:51 pm)	Re: Back in the STUDY! Reznor looked around for a light switch of some kind, but decided it would be faster to light the extra candles in the dimly lit room. Walking the outside length of the study, he lit every candle in the room but after looking around he noticed that the amount of light hadn't changed much. Closing his eyes, he lifted his hand a few inches from his chest, palm up. A quiet whisper came from his lips as his eyes stayed closed, concentrating in his mind. A ball of lament light began to form just above his hand, growing in intensity until it almost filled his hand. His eyes opened, scanning up to the other people in the room and shrugged. "Parlor trick a witch taught me..." He took a deep breath in, focusing to not lose his concentrating. "... I am not sure how long I can keep it though."
Tim Awakened Darkness Posts: 32 (5/27/02 10:43 am)	The Book Nemos fingered through the pages as fast as he could, what little light reznor had provided was enough to keep the darkness at bay, He stopped on a page depicting a shadow figure as he read from the books old pages. "One of darkness not from our world, a banishment among men. He walks in darkness and fears only the sun and its rays. He is known as Garadose." He turned to reznor and pointed to the seam of the next page..... it seamed as though many pages had been tore from this section of the book. "Reznor we must find these missing pages, they may hold more information on this Monster and how to defeat it."
Reznor FreakyFluffy Posts: 332 (5/27/02 12:14 pm)	Re: The Book Reznor moved his concentrated eyes from his hand to Nemos. "Yes, we do. But it's..." Stopping mid-sentence his eyes quickly looked towards the door. Sensing something else, something, vaguely familiar. His hand closed, the lament ball closing within it as he began to walk towards the door. "... it's a matter of where to begin searching. I believe," He opened the door and stepped out into the hallway, his hand upon the handle of his sword, scanning the dimly light hallway. "the point about the sun and it's rays will aid us. There is something connected to that on the other pages I think..."
Tim Awakened Darkness Posts: 35 (5/27/02 8:25 pm)	The Dawn.... Nemos once again grabbed his head in pain from the voices with Reznors light once more extinguished. He looked up at an old clock hanging from the wall as he thought to himself that dawn was not far off. "Reznor, help me to my room, I need to be safe until dawn comes." He heard the walls shake as he realized the monster wanted more of him before this night was done. "Quickly hes coming." Nemos grabbed the book and started to run as best he could, his head throbbing with the voices tormenting his mind.
Reznor FreakyFluffy Posts: 335 (5/28/02 1:13 pm)	Re: The Dawn.... Snapping his head back, Reznor watched Nemos begin to hurry out of the study. Turning towards Nemos falling into stride with him, he wrapped an arm under his shoulder, attempting to support some of the man's weight on him as his legs began to move faster. Behind him, Reznor could hear the trembling of the walls, he could hear the coming of the beast, but never turned his head to look for the thing that was almost walking on their heals. They turned down another hallway, each one feeling darker than the one before it. "I don't know where your room is..."

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