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Post by squirrel on Oct 10, 2011 16:06:41 GMT -5
When he looked like he was coming back to reality Kiva turned to Reid with a scornful look and he just shrugged her off. “Hey it’s been a while give me a break. At least I stayed in control” he told her like he didn’t regret anything. She walked up to him and pulled a part of his shirt open “But these don’t forget” she pointed at one of his scars and he slapped her hand away. “That’s my business” then he turned around and started to head into the tree line to find his horse while Kiva stayed back to talk with the other two. “No problem. I know what it’s like” she mentioned to the girl and then looked up at the guy. She still couldn’t find any words that she wanted to say to him, she felt like singing again but her vocal cords were tired. “Hopefully next time we don’t have to meet under these circumstances” she finally said and turned to start back up the hill to get her horse. Kiva stopped for a moment and turned her head back to the two strangers “The names Kiva Dhatachi by the way” and with that she left to go meet up with Reid.
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Post by vamperious on Oct 10, 2011 23:03:34 GMT -5
"If I knew the song I would sing it my self, but I don't. " Ralyn smiled at her, he reached out a hand to her to shake or take- he didn't mind either. "I will see you next time Kiva. " He said the name with a bit of an odd accent he himself looked a bit confused. The name rolled off his tongue so easily like he had been saying all his life. Nodding as she turned way he stated," I'm Ralyn and this is Inez." He watched her go then he looked at Inez," Have you searched the bodies?" Shaking her head she started, getting a small amount of gold- not as much as civilians but it was alright for now. Getting the horses back she offered to take the lead so he could sleep a bit on the road. He agreed with her and fell right asleep on the trip, being about sun set when they stopped.
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Post by squirrel on Oct 10, 2011 23:14:09 GMT -5
"What was that about?" Reid asked her when she caught up to him and she just looked at him like he couldn't see it. "It's him but he doesn't know who I am. Not even a little. He asks no questions or inquires as to why or how I found him" she said a little disappointed at the situation. He gave her a saddened expression and mounted his horse "come on, let's find some place to stay the night far away from this place. There are going to be more" she nodded her head a little and got on her own horse. "How much do we have left?" She asked as they started to ride in the opposite direction of Rayln and Inez. "Not much so I'll have to find some small jobs in the next town" "Ok" Kiva looked to the sky trying to find some meaning in all of this. "Do you think he even knows he has a sister?" She asked out of the blue to break some of the silence. Reid looked at her worried, he knew this was going to happen. She was going to break now and he had tried everything to prevent her from getting hurt. "Maybe we should just head back to my home. There we can..." he didn't really know what to say to cheer her up. This hunt was her whole life and now that she had found him she was probably lost. She would still have to face her life back with the others on her own and try her best not to get killed by them while she explained everything. "We can what? Have a life there, build a home and I keep running from the rest of my life and bring chaos and destruction to every where I go. I'm sorry but I'm sick of running" she snorted. "Hey it was a thought" she felt bad for snapping at him but she was not herself as of late.
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Post by vamperious on Oct 11, 2011 9:22:06 GMT -5
They were semi close to a town to the West of the one they just left but it was okay since it was a travel center. Getting a room for the evening Ralyn stayed awake while Inez slept however he was trying to figure out why the name was so easy to say. It rolled off his tongue with his old accent that he had since he was little. 'Perhaps I know her form when I was little?' He thought to himself then turned to look at the sleeping Inez, shaking his head he tried not to think about it. When the sun was coming up he decided to get some food for traveling this time, heading out he left the sleeping Inez there and hoped she wouldn't wake up.
While he was in town he got a few strange looks from people who saw the residue blood on him a guard did too. He approached him and inquired about it. "I had a baby boy last night sir. It was a bit messy- My wife and I were on the road so I had to deliver. " The guard smiled at him and patted him on the back," Congratulations sir." The guard went about his own business and Ralyn knew he had to get new clothes for him and Inez or they would be caught. Getting her a new white dress he also got him another rather expensive suit jacket and trousers for them as well. He hated not being dressed up, on the road or not. Getting some food he headed back to the room, he saw something he really didn't want to see. The guards dragging some one with a hood out of the hotel and into a coach-to be 'questioned'. The person was small and slender, wearing a bloodied dress and he finally realized who it was with a gasp as the air caught in his chest. He forced it out of his chest as he watched where they took her, a guard stations just down the way where she was drug out by her hair- he could hear her screaming over it from where he was. He checked out and Gathered their things. He headed out tot the stables and got their horses and parked them in front of the guard station, a guard looked at him suspiciously-like the other one had earlier. "Sir?" "Hello- I'm here for a girl about this tall, pretty white hair? You seen her today?" When he asked he heard her give a scream of pain in side, towards the top of the tower. The guard didn't look impressed," Whats your relation to her sir?" "Husband. She is a bit crazy sir...I was out shopping. I left her asleep hoping she would be out for awhile longer. " The guard nodded to another guard and instructed him to be let into the tower to see his wife. 'Humans' are so stupid...' He thought as the man let him in with out checking him for weapons and such- how stupid.
Inez was in a world of hurt, her head was reeling, her vision fuzzy form pain. "NOW! WHAT DID YOU DO TO THEM?!" Yelled a rather large guard with a blunt sword he had been whacking her with. "I didn't do anything!" Smack-"I swear I didn't!" Smack "Please!" Smack... As it progressed she just didn't say anything and she just kept getting smacked. The weapon changed however when she quite talking to a nine-tails; She was terrified. "Speak Bitch! Tell us what we want!" Before he could crack the whip down again after his statement, there was a knock at the door, every one froze confused by the motion. "What?!" With that Ralyn opened the door and sighed as a tear fell from his eye, he had listened to her scream for a few moments now and it was killing him. "Sir, I have come to collect my wife. She is a bit crazy so she isn't too sure what she walks threw..." Inez sobbed in relief of seeing Ralyn, he was lying threw his teeth but she knew she better play along. "Oh thanks you Husband! Please help me..." She sobbed further till it was being drowned out by the guard who was looking Ralyn over," There will be a fee for her release." He said hoping to deter the man due to the lack of funds, instead he grumbled as Ralyn reached into the pocket and looked back at the man," How much?" " Ten gold and Eighty Pence" He nodded and gave the man the money-= cutting the rope with his clawed finger and helped her up. He had to admit that was a nasty way to wake up.
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Post by squirrel on Oct 12, 2011 0:57:57 GMT -5
They rode on for quiet sometime and Kiva drifted off a little here and there but for the most part she knew where they were, Reid on the other hand was leading this venture this time. She figured it was time that he took the lead on this one; she was getting a little tired and worn out lately. Maybe taking a few days off wouldn’t be so bad. “We’ll settle down here tonight” Reid announced and Kiva looked up and realized that they were in a town. Reid led Kiva’s horse over to an inn and tied it up for her then helped her from her horse while grabbing their bags. “Come one Kiva” he said softly as he led her inside.
Reid sat her down at the chairs in the lobby as he got them a room and then they headed to the room. “Reid? Where are we?” She asked tiredly as she was placed on the bed. “We are south east of the last town, we should be safe here so you can rest” she looked up at him with an with an exasperated looked “Please Kiva, just this once listen to me” she wavered a little and then laid her head back on the pillow staring up at the ceiling. She listened to Reid rustle around a little till he settled in a chair by the window; she knew that he was keeping an eye on their surroundings for any straggling soldiers.
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Post by vamperious on Oct 12, 2011 8:46:47 GMT -5
AS they left he lead her to the stables where he put her in with her own horse and told her to change into the clothes in her saddle bag. He didn't answer any of her other questions. Changing she put the other clothes in her saddle bag replacing the metal clips and such to keep herself happy using the old clothes to polish the blood off. "Where are we going next?" "Away from here. Its too hot here for us. We need to keep moving." She nodded then she mounted her horse however she was lead out by Ralyn who's horse was already out side the guard's tower. He handed her the reins and told her where to go, he walked back to where he left his horse. She continued her way out of town and kept at a slow pace but wanted to stop but Ralyn had instructed her to continue and that he would catch up. She was alone for about 20 minutes before she heard a horses hooves catching up at a loud hammering pace, looking behind her there was Ralyn, he was carrying something in his arms, it was slightly large but not exactly bulky. "Whats that?" He didn't answer but slowed to her pace and offered the thing to her. Confused she took it and looked at it. It was a bundle of washing supplies for her clothes, it also had a hair brush for her-since her hair was getting messy. "Thanks." Nodding in response he continued trotting down the road to the next town that was a few days ride from there.
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Post by squirrel on Oct 12, 2011 21:53:42 GMT -5
Dreams of black forests and darkened creatures grabbed at her as she rode through the partial path that she could see. It was never ending and her heart was racing as fast as it could do, her breathing was harsh and ragged but she didn’t dare stop for anything. Reid was nowhere in sight and she was concerned that he wasn’t going to come rescue her like he normally did. She whipped her head about trying to look for a clearing in the monsters but all she saw was a wall of black and then something snagged her.
Kiva jumped from the bed screaming her head off which shocked Reid out of a peaceful sleep. He bolted over to her and grabbed her shoulders “Kiva, it’s me Reid. It was just a dream, everything is ok now” he said and wrapped his arms around her and pulled her into his chest. Her breath hadn’t settled down any and he though he heard her crying. “Shh it’s ok” she wrapped her arms around him and buried her face into his chest. She wasn’t sure why her heart was pounding so bad cause it was just a dream but it felt so real to her mind.
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Post by vamperious on Oct 13, 2011 8:55:21 GMT -5
As Ralyn slept that night he had an odd dream that disturbed him. He was in a dark forest, not the one they were currently in but another one. There was no path for his feet to fall on but he just had the impulse to keep running no matter what. He felt he was scared, he never felt scared. He didn't slow down but he looked behind him feeling a few branches smack his head as he looked at his would be pursuer. There was nothing there but he felt scared to just look, turning around he picked up his speed and sprinted till he saw a partial clearing and then kicking off a tree base he jumped to the air, but them the most horrid pain shot threw his back as he face planted in the clearing. Looking over his shoulder he realized he had bloody stumps, no wings. Screaming he jumped up trying to work up a blood lust but all he could work up was fear, making him easy prey. Then he felt a hand on him, he twirled around and looked doe eyed at his pursuer, seeing no one... Blinking he realized he had a knife to Inez's throat and she was sobbing hysterically that she was sorry for what ever she had done. He dropped the knife and hugged her close, himself apologizing to her, she sobbed pushing away from him,since she was scared. "You know I would never hurt you. Now hush and settle down.." He said as he stroked her hair when he pulled back his hand to stroke her hair he realized there was blood on his hand, looking over her hair there was none but it was running down on her neck, he pulled away from her and saw that he had indeed hurt her she had a puncture on her neck- not anything dangerous but enough to scare her. He pulled her close again and coddled her till her fell asleep, apologizing the whole time. When she finally passed out he treated her neck and changed his own clothes. He Knew he had made a mistake letting a dream get to him but he didn't realize that he was actually moving as he had tried when he was dreaming. In the morning he woke up Inez and she didn't seem to remember it, Her brain covering up the trauma. He said she tripped and she went with it easily, the rode lightly that time taking a leisurely pace.
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Post by squirrel on Oct 13, 2011 18:01:13 GMT -5
When Kiva had calmed down Reid looked into her eyes questioning her but didn’t say a word “I don’t wanna talk about it” she told him and pushed away from him to go into the bathroom and take a shower. That would make her feel better, it always did. “Alright, I’m gonna go get us some breakfast” he told her and walked out of the room locking the door. He wanted to make sure she was going to be ok. Once in the shower under the steaming hot water she replayed the dream in her head and goose bumps rose on her arms. Her body trembled again at the thoughts and hoped that it wasn’t some kind of premonition, when she was younger that use to happen to her a lot.
Kiva was just a kid at the time and she had told her foster parent’s that her dreams were telling the next day for her and soon word spread around prompting some very big men in black suits to show up at her home. She wasn’t allowed to be in the room when they talked to her foster parents but she had heard a couple of things. They has said something about her bring a seer and she was going to have to go away but thankfully her foster parents wouldn’t have it. Though they allowed her to stay there for a while longer but when she turned 16 her foster parents died trying to keep her in their custody. That’s when she ran, she ran from the only life she knew and from the people that loved her. They told her to keep running till she found a guy, and that guy would help her stay out of the clutches of her kind that would use her as a tool.
She shook her head trying to rid her mind of the past as she climbed out of the shower and wrapped herself with a towel. Kiva walked over to the window and opened the curtains a little to look out. It was nearing another year since that day and she would soon be 25 and they would be looking even hard. Her ability was going to be almost at full strength from the knowledge that Kiva gathered along the years. That was something that scared her even more, they weren’t going to give up on taking her and the only man that could help her was her brother who didn’t even know that he had sister. Kiva closed the curtains and plopped down on the bed, she was scared but didn’t dare show it. Not even Reid knew the whole reason she needed to find her brother just that she did and he got tricked into helping her.
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Post by vamperious on Oct 13, 2011 19:51:57 GMT -5
For some reason they had gotten a bit turned around and they arrived in a little town with a bit of commerce. It wasn't the one they were at last night so he didn't mind it much but when he stopped at the Tavern with Inez she looked at a man and commented hat he looked very familiar. " Excuse me! " Ralyn called out to him approaching him from the left side. He was the guy that had been with him in the fight in the woods, the same guy. The hair was the same as well as his expressions as his posture... He was sure. Inez watched him but hoped there wouldn't be any fighting this time. Getting off her horse too she brought them over to where the boys were," Ralyn please be a bit more cautious in who you walk too..." It was a gentle warning but it was true he never really cared but yet again he never went out of his way to talk to any one.
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Post by squirrel on Oct 13, 2011 20:01:16 GMT -5
Reid was a little out of it as he walked along the streets, he didn't know what to do for Kiva right now and that had never happened to him. He knew that just being company for her was good but he felt like he could do more for her. He was also trying to figure out what he wanted to get for breakfast for them but before he could decided he heard words being shouted to him and he looked up for the source. His eyes adjusted quickly to the faces and he relaxed from his fighting stance. "Hi" he said and turned back to looking around to find something to eat "Didn't figure that I would see you anytime soon after" he said continuing the conversation though not really paying that much attention "What brings you two to this little town?"
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Post by vamperious on Oct 13, 2011 22:09:11 GMT -5
Watching him relax Inez smiled at both of them, Ralyn was standing at lease but you could see a bit of tension in his eyes. "We don't exactly know how we got here but I think we have a purpose here if he came here...Where Is the girl?" He asked looking around lightly not really making an effort because he couldn't see her. Inez pursed her lips looking around herself and paused. "I'll go put the horses up. I'll be back." Ralyn nodded to her so she knew he was listening, though his eyes were looking around for the girl.
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Post by squirrel on Oct 13, 2011 22:21:35 GMT -5
Reid looked back to the guy when he asked of Kiva, though he didn't like the tone in which he had asked. "She is safe and resting at the moment" Reid didn't know this guy and he wasn't about to give up information of his partner to anyone. He still had a duty to protect that girl and that was what he was going to do. He walked up to a stand and purchased some bread and jam. It was all that he could find for breakfast and he wasn't sure how hungry Kiva was going to be. So a little something to settle his stomach and a little something to fill her up. On his way back to the Inn he purchased some fruit as well, it would make for a nice filler and a good snack later on. "If your purpose is here then it has nothing to do with my partner. That little matter of the battle we had together was it and now we continue our journey home where I know I can keep her safe and out of the hands of your kind" he said and walked away with his things in his hands to return to her but stopped short only a few feet away from him. "And don't even think about following me cause I have no problem killing you where you stand" and with that he left the man standing there hopefully.
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Post by vamperious on Oct 14, 2011 10:15:39 GMT -5
Ralyn listened to him and his face went from a casual to a more serious face when he finally said 'Your kind' that was pissing him right off. "My Kind?" He hisses out of clenched teeth," If you remember she was the one looking for me. I didn't know there were any of my kind left. And If a fight is what you want then lets have it." Inez's eyes went wide when she saw that his jaw was so tight it was a shade whiter then his skin, she cupped his arm and pulled a little to get his attention off the man. Apparently had had said something to piss him off- that was never good. "Ralyn, please...Lets not hurt any one today...yesterday was enough." He looked at her with her blackened eye from the guards and a few cuts and bruises along her arms and such, she looked like hell. "He is asking for it, Let him have it." He told her calmly as he could since he was wanting to rip the man to pieces for bit arrogant. Glaring into the man's back he watched him where he went, back to an inn. He at least knew where they were. When he thought he had found some one just like him he lost it by the arrogant counterpart, the companion. He noticed that each of this kind- to his knowledge- had a human companion. An ill tolerant human companion he thought as he pictured the man in a bloody heep at his feet.
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Post by squirrel on Oct 14, 2011 17:40:12 GMT -5
Reid waved him off and walked into the inn, he was glad when the guy didn’t follow. Yea he was a great fighting buddy but his temper was too short. He walked in the door to their room and smiled when he saw that Kiva was awake…sort of. “Morning sleepy” he said and placed their breakfast on the small table. “So I got some fruit and bread and jelly” he said turning around to her. Kiva was still lying on the bed staring. “Today feels weird” she commented lowly and he looked at her oddly. “How so?” He walked over and sat on the bed next to her and she rested on her elbows looking at him. “I don’t know. It just does. This town feels weird, there’s something here” she said finally getting off the bed and walking over to her bag.
Kiva walked into the bathroom again and dressed then brushed out her hair. “What kind of fruit?” “Apples and oranges” he said tossing her an apple. Those were her favorite and he would get them for her whenever he could. “Thanks” she bit into the apple and sat at the table “So how’s the market place?” He shrugged his shoulders recalling his encounter with her brother. He was still debating about telling her he was here; he didn’t want her running off to him just to get hurt again. He just wanted to take her back to his home and help her forget all about this journey. He wanted to give her a normal life as soon as possible but knew that things weren’t going to be that easy. “Why are you so quiet?” She asked pushing him a little and he just looked up at her. “Well I was just debating about telling you that I ran into someone today in the market” she nodded her head only listening to him slightly “Oh” “Well he’s here” Reid finally said and her eyes widened. “Really? Why didn’t you bring him here?” She said getting to her feet and already headed for the door. Reid quickly snatched her arm and stopped her from leaving the room. “You’re gonna get hurt Kiva, please just let it be now. You found him that was the deal remember. I help you find him and that’s it” she looked at him, her face turning slightly red “I have to talk to him, I have to get him to see who I am. I need his help Reid that’s why I’ve been trying to find him” she said trying to pry her arm from his grip.
“He didn’t even know you existed, hell he didn’t think there were others still alive of your kind. He doesn’t even know that they are hunting you Kiva. Do you really think he would care to help you? You saw him back there in that valley as we fought the soldiers. Would he really be of any help trying to defend you? Someone he doesn’t’ even know” Reid trying to get her to stay put and he knew that his words were harsh but he had to say them to her. Kiva looked away from Reid taking in all of his words and they just hurt, cutting her deeper and deeper than what she was doing to herself. “I have to try” she finally said and tore her arm from his grip. She left the inn in a rush so that Reid couldn’t stop her and walked out into the blazing sun. She covered her eyes so that she could see and started looking around hoping that he hadn’t gone too far or left already.
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