Title: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Unimaginative on February 10, 2014, 06:17:49 PM
Post by: Unimaginative on February 10, 2014, 06:17:49 PM
Brokentooth was, for the first time since joining Grund's Horde, content. He had been spending most of his time since entering Redwall Abbey in the Cellars, slowly drinking his way through a barrel of October Ale. The Ermine had even found a small room towards the back of the cellars to live in. Despite having been in the Abbey a full season, the vermin horde was still finding traps left by the woodlanders, who had fled. He sighed, filling another mug of October Ale. Raising it in a cheer, he said "Long may we remain in this Abbey, and long may these barrels remain full."
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Turan Lurie walked cheerfully down the path. He had heard of the Abbey that rose before him, but never visited it. News had not reached the wanderers ears that the Abbey was no longer a home for good beasts, but a place of vermin. Because of this, Turan Lurie had no reason to suspect anything as he knocked on the imposing gate of the Abbey.
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Turan Lurie walked cheerfully down the path. He had heard of the Abbey that rose before him, but never visited it. News had not reached the wanderers ears that the Abbey was no longer a home for good beasts, but a place of vermin. Because of this, Turan Lurie had no reason to suspect anything as he knocked on the imposing gate of the Abbey.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on February 10, 2014, 06:50:08 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on February 10, 2014, 06:50:08 PM
OOC: One question is it still winter?
BIC: Vatra sat alone in a tree it had been a full season since the fall of the abbey. That place had never been a home to her but she stayed for the sake of her friends. The wounds had healed long ago but she still bore the scars of that day. She climbed down from the tree as another creature came to release her from her watch. She acknowledged him with a nod of her head and headed back Brockhall they had found it soon after they fled and now all the survivors lived there in relative safety.
BIC: Vatra sat alone in a tree it had been a full season since the fall of the abbey. That place had never been a home to her but she stayed for the sake of her friends. The wounds had healed long ago but she still bore the scars of that day. She climbed down from the tree as another creature came to release her from her watch. She acknowledged him with a nod of her head and headed back Brockhall they had found it soon after they fled and now all the survivors lived there in relative safety.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Unimaginative on February 10, 2014, 08:31:46 PM
Post by: Unimaginative on February 10, 2014, 08:31:46 PM
OOC: No, as the season has passed. It is Spring.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on February 10, 2014, 08:38:35 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on February 10, 2014, 08:38:35 PM
Arya was walking around Brockhall, thinking deeply about her lost family. She'd half forgotten them, but when they'd been forced to flee the Abbrey the past winter she'd fainted and that had brought it all back. She tripped over a tree root and fell flat on her face, and layed there a minute, then sat up, spitting out the earthy loam, then saw Vatra walking back from the Guard Tree, as she called it. She got up and went over. "Hey Vatra. It's a nice day, isn't it?"
OOC: Faiy, I'm guessing that they are true blue friends by now?
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Bryant paused to look around, since he'd never really been in a forest before. That was how it was when you were born around Salamandastron. He was hoping to find Arya, since he'd heard the squirrelmaid he'd helped awhile back when she had started roaming around the dunes had moved back to the forest quite a few seasons back and roamed there. But this stupid forest is huge! She could be anywhere, and with my luck I'd get lost here forever wandering around trying to find her! He thought angrily, swiping at a big bramble with his sword. "What are you looking at, you poky thing!" He asked it, then scowled and started walking away from it.
OOC: Faiy, I'm guessing that they are true blue friends by now?
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Bryant paused to look around, since he'd never really been in a forest before. That was how it was when you were born around Salamandastron. He was hoping to find Arya, since he'd heard the squirrelmaid he'd helped awhile back when she had started roaming around the dunes had moved back to the forest quite a few seasons back and roamed there. But this stupid forest is huge! She could be anywhere, and with my luck I'd get lost here forever wandering around trying to find her! He thought angrily, swiping at a big bramble with his sword. "What are you looking at, you poky thing!" He asked it, then scowled and started walking away from it.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on February 10, 2014, 08:47:56 PM
Post by: rachel25 on February 10, 2014, 08:47:56 PM
"More wine!!" Grund shouted. He had already had far too much, but he didn't care.
Grund was enjoying life at the Abbey, he had all he wanted, and had to do very little. He just ordered Jantar to take care of many of the issues, that he demeaned unimportant. But there was that one thing, that one thorn in his side. The woodlanders, he had sent search parties out many times to go hunt them down. But they usually came back with half the numbers missing, and badly wounded. Sometimes they didn't come back at all.
A rather skinny mink ran over to where Grund was sitting, in Great Hall. He was carrying a goblet full to the brim with the finest October ale in the abbey. Grund snatched the goblet, and began to drain the cup.
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Meanwhile, up in her room, Jantar sat at her desk. She was stressed, and it showed. No one in the horde had any clue how to farm, and they were going to run out of food, and drink soon. "Especially if that fat fool of a leader keeps scoffing it all!" She growled.
Jantar knew they had to go out, and catch some slaves, but whenever groups were sent out, they came back worse for wear, with no captives.
Jantar banged her head on the desk. If only she could do things her way, she always had to run them past Grund first, who always bent, stretched, and changed them. Just to show he was in charge. Jantar banged her head on the desk a second time.
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Zanga sat in his little room, in Brockhall. He liked Brockhall, in fact it was the place where he had eventually been able to get up, and walk in, after his terrible injury.
His wound had cleared up, but there was still a dreadful scar. And it sometimes ached, mainly when it rained.
Zanga was sat on his bed, cross-legged. He then heard the sound of a hand bell being rung. Lunchtime.
Zanga swung his legs off the bed, then stood up, and left his room. He walked down the hallway towards the dinning room, being over taken by a few rowdy dibbuns.
Grund was enjoying life at the Abbey, he had all he wanted, and had to do very little. He just ordered Jantar to take care of many of the issues, that he demeaned unimportant. But there was that one thing, that one thorn in his side. The woodlanders, he had sent search parties out many times to go hunt them down. But they usually came back with half the numbers missing, and badly wounded. Sometimes they didn't come back at all.
A rather skinny mink ran over to where Grund was sitting, in Great Hall. He was carrying a goblet full to the brim with the finest October ale in the abbey. Grund snatched the goblet, and began to drain the cup.
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Meanwhile, up in her room, Jantar sat at her desk. She was stressed, and it showed. No one in the horde had any clue how to farm, and they were going to run out of food, and drink soon. "Especially if that fat fool of a leader keeps scoffing it all!" She growled.
Jantar knew they had to go out, and catch some slaves, but whenever groups were sent out, they came back worse for wear, with no captives.
Jantar banged her head on the desk. If only she could do things her way, she always had to run them past Grund first, who always bent, stretched, and changed them. Just to show he was in charge. Jantar banged her head on the desk a second time.
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Zanga sat in his little room, in Brockhall. He liked Brockhall, in fact it was the place where he had eventually been able to get up, and walk in, after his terrible injury.
His wound had cleared up, but there was still a dreadful scar. And it sometimes ached, mainly when it rained.
Zanga was sat on his bed, cross-legged. He then heard the sound of a hand bell being rung. Lunchtime.
Zanga swung his legs off the bed, then stood up, and left his room. He walked down the hallway towards the dinning room, being over taken by a few rowdy dibbuns.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on February 10, 2014, 08:59:47 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on February 10, 2014, 08:59:47 PM
OOC: @ Corn yup.
BIC: Vatra saw Arya "I suppose," She said then she heard the sound of the lunch bell. "We should go eat," She said ever since they left the abbey she had been doing a lot better she got along with others readily and participated often giving her two cents about things and she always wore martins sword. She had come along way from the confused broken creature she had been but she still had relapses. She would loss her temper every now and again and then she would go quite for days brooding by her self. Today was one of her good days though.
BIC: Vatra saw Arya "I suppose," She said then she heard the sound of the lunch bell. "We should go eat," She said ever since they left the abbey she had been doing a lot better she got along with others readily and participated often giving her two cents about things and she always wore martins sword. She had come along way from the confused broken creature she had been but she still had relapses. She would loss her temper every now and again and then she would go quite for days brooding by her self. Today was one of her good days though.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on February 10, 2014, 09:08:23 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on February 10, 2014, 09:08:23 PM
OOC: Seance? She's psychic? :o I think you mean, "Cents", right?
BIC: Arya nodded, smniled, then said, "Race you!" She took off running, not waiting to hear Vatra's answer.
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Bryant perked his ears up, he thought he heard someone saying, "Race you!" HE jogged over to where he heard it and stood, shellshocked. Arya was running toward him, and there was another pretty squirrelmaid behind her. "Arya?" He said, not realizing he said it for a moment until she stopped, confused. Arya tensed at the sound of her name, softly spoken. Then she saw the albino squirrel standing a ways to her right. "Who's" She began, then, "Bryant? What are you doing here?" She started walking over to him, and gave him a hug.
BIC: Arya nodded, smniled, then said, "Race you!" She took off running, not waiting to hear Vatra's answer.
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Bryant perked his ears up, he thought he heard someone saying, "Race you!" HE jogged over to where he heard it and stood, shellshocked. Arya was running toward him, and there was another pretty squirrelmaid behind her. "Arya?" He said, not realizing he said it for a moment until she stopped, confused. Arya tensed at the sound of her name, softly spoken. Then she saw the albino squirrel standing a ways to her right. "Who's" She began, then, "Bryant? What are you doing here?" She started walking over to him, and gave him a hug.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on February 10, 2014, 09:11:07 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on February 10, 2014, 09:11:07 PM
OOC: Stupid spell check :P
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on February 10, 2014, 09:26:16 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on February 10, 2014, 09:26:16 PM
OOC: Yes, especially when you type in a word you KNOW is miss spelled, and don't know how to spell it right, and the right spelling isn't there...GRR!!
BIC: Arya stepped back from Bryant, looking him over. "Well, you haven't changed much. Oh, I have such bad manners! Vatra, Bryant. Bryant, this is my good friend Vatra! Bryant helped me one time when I was lost in the dunes by Salamandastron." She said, introducing the two.
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Bryant rasped out, "Hi." He couldn't believe his luck that Arya was a good friend s with the pretty squirrelmaid.
BIC: Arya stepped back from Bryant, looking him over. "Well, you haven't changed much. Oh, I have such bad manners! Vatra, Bryant. Bryant, this is my good friend Vatra! Bryant helped me one time when I was lost in the dunes by Salamandastron." She said, introducing the two.
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Bryant rasped out, "Hi." He couldn't believe his luck that Arya was a good friend s with the pretty squirrelmaid.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on February 10, 2014, 09:33:01 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on February 10, 2014, 09:33:01 PM
Vatra ran after Arya "You...!" she yelled after her not finishing her sentence cause at that moment she saw a albino squirrel whom she had never seen before. Arya introduced him and She reached out to shake his paw. "Nice to meet you,"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on February 10, 2014, 09:35:30 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on February 10, 2014, 09:35:30 PM
"Well, how about we go to Brockhall for lunch?" Arya chirped, oblivious to Bryant's obvious tension. She linked her arms through Vatra's and Bryant's and set off (That okay, Faiy? Gotta go, so I'll post more tomorrow!)
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on February 10, 2014, 09:45:41 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on February 10, 2014, 09:45:41 PM
OOC: Fine With me.
BIC: Vatra linked arms along with her and went with them to lunch. It it bugged Vatra some times how optimistic Arya could be but then again she knew she was a hopeless pessimist. They made a good pair. She thought sarcastically but in reality they did.
OOC: I had an idea could Vatra and Arya be a kind of teem that goes on regular raids and things in the woods together.
BIC: Vatra linked arms along with her and went with them to lunch. It it bugged Vatra some times how optimistic Arya could be but then again she knew she was a hopeless pessimist. They made a good pair. She thought sarcastically but in reality they did.
OOC: I had an idea could Vatra and Arya be a kind of teem that goes on regular raids and things in the woods together.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on February 11, 2014, 05:31:10 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on February 11, 2014, 05:31:10 AM
OOC: Uhh, how did the vermin get through the cave in? The Cellars were the specific target, and why would it be Spring? Now we have like, no hope for a counter attack. :(
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on February 11, 2014, 05:35:28 PM
Post by: rachel25 on February 11, 2014, 05:35:28 PM
OOC: They spent the winter digging it out, and it's Spring, cos that's what Han said.
BIC: Zanga walked into the dinning room, and found an empty chair. He sat down, and began a conversation with the mole, and mouse either side of him.
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Jantar was walking around the grounds of Redwall Abbey. She looked at the horde gorging themselves on the fruit from the orchard.
She felt her hackles rise, they had all become soft. She had to do something if they were to keep Redwall Abbey. At this rate the woodlanders would just have to wait for them to stave, and then leave. No she would not let that happen! Even if she had to kill Grund she woul..that was it! If she lead the horde, then she could do everything her way! But it wouldn't be easy, one she'd have to get the horde to follow her, and Grund was not as stupid as he looked. She better start planning.
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Grund was planning himself, how to capture the woodlanders. He had told some of the horde to go, and make big cages out of wood, and some others to go find ropes, lots of ropes.
BIC: Zanga walked into the dinning room, and found an empty chair. He sat down, and began a conversation with the mole, and mouse either side of him.
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Jantar was walking around the grounds of Redwall Abbey. She looked at the horde gorging themselves on the fruit from the orchard.
She felt her hackles rise, they had all become soft. She had to do something if they were to keep Redwall Abbey. At this rate the woodlanders would just have to wait for them to stave, and then leave. No she would not let that happen! Even if she had to kill Grund she woul..that was it! If she lead the horde, then she could do everything her way! But it wouldn't be easy, one she'd have to get the horde to follow her, and Grund was not as stupid as he looked. She better start planning.
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Grund was planning himself, how to capture the woodlanders. He had told some of the horde to go, and make big cages out of wood, and some others to go find ropes, lots of ropes.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on February 12, 2014, 03:21:44 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on February 12, 2014, 03:21:44 PM
Vatra let go of Arya's arm and opened the door at the base of the tree and started down the stairs. when she entered the dining hall she slipped into a seat next to Ervoyce.
OOC: If he is not sitting down I can change that.
OOC: If he is not sitting down I can change that.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on February 12, 2014, 09:41:00 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on February 12, 2014, 09:41:00 PM
OOC: Yeah, that sounds good Faiy! How about they have plans to go on a raid tonight? Sorry I didn't post yesterday, but I can't exactly help a tree falling on my family's power line, can I? I'm still surprised it was fixed this quick! And Dan? They had the entire winter! And spring can have its advantages....Besides, the Redwallers need time to plan, and everything.
BIC: Arya smiled at the back of her friend and then looked at Bryant. "Well, this is Brockhall! C'mon, let's find a seat for lunch." She led him to a spot with two empty seats, and sat down, with her albino friend following suit. "Where's Abbess Russina? Oh, there she is!" She said, squirming in her seat as the Mother Abbess came in, and recited the grace. Russina then sat down and started filling her plate, listening to the chatter.
OOC: Don't know any grace-thingies, so I'm pretending she said it. That OK?
BIC: Arya smiled at the back of her friend and then looked at Bryant. "Well, this is Brockhall! C'mon, let's find a seat for lunch." She led him to a spot with two empty seats, and sat down, with her albino friend following suit. "Where's Abbess Russina? Oh, there she is!" She said, squirming in her seat as the Mother Abbess came in, and recited the grace. Russina then sat down and started filling her plate, listening to the chatter.
OOC: Don't know any grace-thingies, so I'm pretending she said it. That OK?
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on February 13, 2014, 05:18:38 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on February 13, 2014, 05:18:38 AM
Ervoyce glanced as Vatra took a seat next to him, and waited for the Abbess to say Grace... "I've caught wind of a rumor that you an Arya have some plans for tonight. Mind settling a poor beasts mind that I don't have to worry about you partaking in something so foolish?" Upon finishing his statement he looked at his friend out of the corners of his eyes and grinned mischievously.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on February 13, 2014, 01:03:47 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on February 13, 2014, 01:03:47 PM
"Oh you know us its either bash some vermins heads together or we get antsy and you know what happens when I get antsy. Anyway we've done this before. You can come with us though if you wish," Vatra said filling up her plait.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on February 13, 2014, 03:14:24 PM
Post by: rachel25 on February 13, 2014, 03:14:24 PM
Zanga who was still talking to his companies, was also eavesdropping on Vatra's conversation. He also noticed the new squirrel who came in with Arya. I wonder who that is, and Arya, and Vatra are going off again. And yet again, they haven't asked me to join them. Makes a beast feel special don't it.
OOC: Is that ok, you two?
BIC: Jantar was busy, causing disruption among the horde. She knew the kind of vermin who would follow her, so she went to them first. Then she went to the vermin who were solely loyal to her. And they all agreed it was time somebeast else was in charge. Someone who would lead them properly.
The seeds of Jantar's plan had been planted. And soon they would grow, until they were unstoppable.
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Grund was planning a search of Mossflower, but this time, he would send one large group, not many smaller groups, which could be easily picked off. And at the same time, his traps would be set up, all over Mossflower, while the woodlanders were watching, and maybe attacking the search party.
Just then Jantar walked into Great Hall. She made her way over to Grund's little corner of the large room. Over by the fancy tapestry thing.
Grund looked up as she approached, "Aww, I was just about to send for you. I'm planning a search for tonight, and at the same time my traps will be set up, while the Woodlanders are busy watching the search party.
Tell me Seer, are the omens in our favour?"
Jantar quickly took out some shells, and bones from her pouch. She then sat cross-legged on the floor, and cast the bones, and shells into the air. She studied how they fell, and at the same time began to spin a sparrow skull on a cord around her head. "The omens are good, they tell me you shall have a might victory tonight. Maybe even take some captives. But watch out for the riverdog. He shal----Agggggggg!" Jantar screamed, and leapt away from where she had been sitting, she dropped the sparrow skull, and began to roll around on the floor, screaming.
Grund jumped up from where he had been sitting, "What is it? What's wrong?!?"
Jantar managed to get control of herself, and looked up at Grund, "The warrior mouse, that hangs on the tapestry behind you, he clouds my visions. Then he showed me the fall of our hold on Redwall Abbey!"
OOC: Is that ok, you two?
BIC: Jantar was busy, causing disruption among the horde. She knew the kind of vermin who would follow her, so she went to them first. Then she went to the vermin who were solely loyal to her. And they all agreed it was time somebeast else was in charge. Someone who would lead them properly.
The seeds of Jantar's plan had been planted. And soon they would grow, until they were unstoppable.
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Grund was planning a search of Mossflower, but this time, he would send one large group, not many smaller groups, which could be easily picked off. And at the same time, his traps would be set up, all over Mossflower, while the woodlanders were watching, and maybe attacking the search party.
Just then Jantar walked into Great Hall. She made her way over to Grund's little corner of the large room. Over by the fancy tapestry thing.
Grund looked up as she approached, "Aww, I was just about to send for you. I'm planning a search for tonight, and at the same time my traps will be set up, while the Woodlanders are busy watching the search party.
Tell me Seer, are the omens in our favour?"
Jantar quickly took out some shells, and bones from her pouch. She then sat cross-legged on the floor, and cast the bones, and shells into the air. She studied how they fell, and at the same time began to spin a sparrow skull on a cord around her head. "The omens are good, they tell me you shall have a might victory tonight. Maybe even take some captives. But watch out for the riverdog. He shal----Agggggggg!" Jantar screamed, and leapt away from where she had been sitting, she dropped the sparrow skull, and began to roll around on the floor, screaming.
Grund jumped up from where he had been sitting, "What is it? What's wrong?!?"
Jantar managed to get control of herself, and looked up at Grund, "The warrior mouse, that hangs on the tapestry behind you, he clouds my visions. Then he showed me the fall of our hold on Redwall Abbey!"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on February 13, 2014, 03:43:17 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on February 13, 2014, 03:43:17 PM
OOC: Fine ;D one thing also Vatra and Arya have set up several traps of there own in the woods. they need a name for themselves ;D they can ware masks and things.
Vatra smiled "It is about time you came along anyway. you'll need a mask," She said taking some salad and a slice of bread.
Vatra smiled "It is about time you came along anyway. you'll need a mask," She said taking some salad and a slice of bread.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on February 13, 2014, 04:19:50 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on February 13, 2014, 04:19:50 PM
Ervoryce had been working on some soup while Vatra had been talking. When she mentioned a mask he stopped and reached under the table for a bundle. After scooting his food to the side he plopped it on table top, "Funny you should mention that, I had an idea about a week back and started gathering some materials. I've got a ton of the materials now, but they still need to be assembled." He got up from the table and took a step back, unraveling the mysterious package that appeared to just be a jumble of vegetation. As it unraveled, it quickly took shape. It was a long sleeved article of clothing, "I'm still working out some kinks with the lower half, boots, and hand guards. Despite this, it's coming along well, the top has a hood and veil that hide everything except the section where your eyes are. It breathes too, so you won't overheat, and the colors were taken straight from our forest, so we'll be next to invisible when standing still." The squirrel finished unrolling the construction, "Oh, and strong bark has been inserted into the chest area, as well as any of the more vital or useful areas which will protect against most ranged weapons, and provide a resistance to melee ones." He looked up, as he had been pointing from one spot to the next to demonstrate his words, "What do you think? I've been talking with some of the more skilled seamstresses and suchlike from the Abbey, and they should be able to crank them out if they can focus on them."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on February 13, 2014, 04:32:23 PM
Post by: rachel25 on February 13, 2014, 04:32:23 PM
Grund ran forward, and shook Jantar, "No it can't be true! I will not let the woodlanders have this abbey. It's mine, mine do you hear me? MINE!"
Jantar thought Grund might tear her apart, but then he dropped her to the ground again. "I will not let them have it. Even if I never leave it again, do you hear me?" He snarled.
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Zanga had eaten all he wanted to, and had excused himself.
He had gone back to his room, where he sat thinking about what the fox seer had shown him. What he had forgotten about his past.
Zanga had never known his parents, he had been brought up by bank voles. Who had found him as a toddler, by a river. They had searched for his family, but never found them. The voles assumed he had been abandoned, and had adopted him.
Zanga lay down on his back, and looked up at the ceiling. "It was him. I can see now, clearly. She made it look like I was watching it all happen again. That fox, his face. I swear it was the same fox who took the abbey."
He rolled, over onto his side, and before he knew it. He had fallen asleep.
Jantar thought Grund might tear her apart, but then he dropped her to the ground again. "I will not let them have it. Even if I never leave it again, do you hear me?" He snarled.
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Zanga had eaten all he wanted to, and had excused himself.
He had gone back to his room, where he sat thinking about what the fox seer had shown him. What he had forgotten about his past.
Zanga had never known his parents, he had been brought up by bank voles. Who had found him as a toddler, by a river. They had searched for his family, but never found them. The voles assumed he had been abandoned, and had adopted him.
Zanga lay down on his back, and looked up at the ceiling. "It was him. I can see now, clearly. She made it look like I was watching it all happen again. That fox, his face. I swear it was the same fox who took the abbey."
He rolled, over onto his side, and before he knew it. He had fallen asleep.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on February 13, 2014, 07:25:54 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on February 13, 2014, 07:25:54 PM
"Oh it's perfect!" Vatra said standing up and examining it.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on February 13, 2014, 09:30:59 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on February 13, 2014, 09:30:59 PM
"Once I finish with the other pieces, we should be able to get quite a few out quickly. Until then, I don't want this one used in the field, might as well keep them a surprise." He handed the thing out to Vatra in case she wanted to look at it more closely.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on February 13, 2014, 09:54:39 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on February 13, 2014, 09:54:39 PM
She took it and looked it over front and back. "Splendid! Just splendid, you know your brilliant Ervoyce! perfectly brilliant," She said giving him a hug. "This is just what we need," She then just as quickly let go and st down "We can start planing after lunch,"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Unimaginative on February 13, 2014, 11:37:01 PM
Post by: Unimaginative on February 13, 2014, 11:37:01 PM
Brokentooth gave a start at Jantar's screech. Running upstairs, he heard Grund shouting, and as he rounded the corner he watched the Fox attack his seer. Rather then stand in plain view while Grund was in such a rage, Brokentooth dashed behind the corner and listened.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on February 14, 2014, 05:06:22 PM
Post by: rachel25 on February 14, 2014, 05:06:22 PM
Jantar quickly scurried out of kicking range, and then got up. Grund was still ranting, going on about how he would never leave the Abbey again.
That really hacked Jantar off, her plan had been to kill him maybe while he was out with a search party. So much for that plan.
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Zanga was dreaming about that horrible night again, only this time, it was clearer than ever. He saw everything perfectly.
Zanga looked out from under a collapsed tent. Vermin were everywhere, otters too. The vermin were numerous, but the few otters left fought bravely.
He saw his father, battling hard against a huge, white, arctic fox. Zanga's father brought his sword up, and cut open the foxes chest. The big fox howled in pain, and Zanga's father was just about to finish him, when an arrow fired from behind, took Zanga's father through the throat.
Zanga jumped up from under the tent screaming, and running as fast as a baby in shock could, towards his father.
The big fox looked at him laughing, his wound forgotten. He was about to bring his sword down on the weeping infant, when Zanga's mother ran forward, and grabbed Zanga. She ran as fast as she could, away from the battle. All the time Zanga wailed. Then his mother, who was bleeding badly, collapsed. Zanga fell into some bushes, banging his head hard on the ground. When he next woke up, it was dark. He crawled out of the bushes, and over to his mother, she wasn't moving. "Don' wowy mummy. I get you water. Tha' be waking you up."
So off he wandered, he knew there was a stream somewhere in the area. He liked to go swimming in it, when his mother took him. But soon, his little legs got tired. But he wouldn't stop, "Mummy needs da water, so I must get it fast."
Soon he reached the stream, but was so tired he could no longer stand, and his head was hurting from where he had banged it.
He sat down, and soon his eyelids began to droop. And before he knew it, he was fast asleep.
Zanga sat up breathless. He was covered in sweat, tears ran freely down his face.
He had had the same dream, every night since his meeting with the seer. But never had it been as clear as that. And Zanga now had no doubt in his mind who the fox was. It was the same fox, who had taken Redwall Abbey.
That really hacked Jantar off, her plan had been to kill him maybe while he was out with a search party. So much for that plan.
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Zanga was dreaming about that horrible night again, only this time, it was clearer than ever. He saw everything perfectly.
Zanga looked out from under a collapsed tent. Vermin were everywhere, otters too. The vermin were numerous, but the few otters left fought bravely.
He saw his father, battling hard against a huge, white, arctic fox. Zanga's father brought his sword up, and cut open the foxes chest. The big fox howled in pain, and Zanga's father was just about to finish him, when an arrow fired from behind, took Zanga's father through the throat.
Zanga jumped up from under the tent screaming, and running as fast as a baby in shock could, towards his father.
The big fox looked at him laughing, his wound forgotten. He was about to bring his sword down on the weeping infant, when Zanga's mother ran forward, and grabbed Zanga. She ran as fast as she could, away from the battle. All the time Zanga wailed. Then his mother, who was bleeding badly, collapsed. Zanga fell into some bushes, banging his head hard on the ground. When he next woke up, it was dark. He crawled out of the bushes, and over to his mother, she wasn't moving. "Don' wowy mummy. I get you water. Tha' be waking you up."
So off he wandered, he knew there was a stream somewhere in the area. He liked to go swimming in it, when his mother took him. But soon, his little legs got tired. But he wouldn't stop, "Mummy needs da water, so I must get it fast."
Soon he reached the stream, but was so tired he could no longer stand, and his head was hurting from where he had banged it.
He sat down, and soon his eyelids began to droop. And before he knew it, he was fast asleep.
Zanga sat up breathless. He was covered in sweat, tears ran freely down his face.
He had had the same dream, every night since his meeting with the seer. But never had it been as clear as that. And Zanga now had no doubt in his mind who the fox was. It was the same fox, who had taken Redwall Abbey.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on February 14, 2014, 11:55:11 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on February 14, 2014, 11:55:11 PM
OOC: Can I not leave you people alone? Not even for an unforeseen 22 hour power outage?
BIC: Arya was chatting and laughing with Bryant while keeping an eye on Vatra and Zanga. She saw Ervoyce show something Vatra, who's eyes widened with delight. Guess Ervoyce's been added to the Whispers. (That name OK?) She noticed Zanga seemed rather lonely, and when he went up stairs decided after about ten minutes that she'd go up after him, and maybe ask him to join her and Vatra, and apparently, Ervoyce. She tugged on Bryant's sleeve, and said, "Come on! There's someone I want you to meet." She grabbed his arm when he stood up and went over to the other two squirrels, and she saw Ervoyce handing something Vatra. "Hey guys! Ervoyce, this is Bryant. Bryant, this is Ervoyce. Why don't you three get to know each other better, because I have something I want to do." She chirped, then finished the sentence in her mind Alone.
BIC: Arya was chatting and laughing with Bryant while keeping an eye on Vatra and Zanga. She saw Ervoyce show something Vatra, who's eyes widened with delight. Guess Ervoyce's been added to the Whispers. (That name OK?) She noticed Zanga seemed rather lonely, and when he went up stairs decided after about ten minutes that she'd go up after him, and maybe ask him to join her and Vatra, and apparently, Ervoyce. She tugged on Bryant's sleeve, and said, "Come on! There's someone I want you to meet." She grabbed his arm when he stood up and went over to the other two squirrels, and she saw Ervoyce handing something Vatra. "Hey guys! Ervoyce, this is Bryant. Bryant, this is Ervoyce. Why don't you three get to know each other better, because I have something I want to do." She chirped, then finished the sentence in her mind Alone.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on February 15, 2014, 05:51:09 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on February 15, 2014, 05:51:09 AM
Ervoyce was slightly surprised at Vatra's reaction, and wasn't able to return the gesture before his friend pulled away. Not only that, but before he could say anything, Arya joined there conversation. She brought a friend too, and left the three of them to apparently get to know one another.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on February 15, 2014, 05:57:50 PM
Post by: rachel25 on February 15, 2014, 05:57:50 PM
Zanga had decided something, he was going to kill that murdering fox. Unknown to him, it seemed he had been following all his life, like the seer said. Tonight, they would met again. But only one of them, would have the pleasure of seeing the next sunrise. Zanga was determined to finish it tonight. Maybe the horde, without a leader, would just leave, but Zanga doubted it. They would probably just find a new leader.
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Jantar had decided to leave Grund to his ranting. She had gone off to organise the search party, and the trap setters. She might as well help to get rid of the woodlanders.
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Jantar had decided to leave Grund to his ranting. She had gone off to organise the search party, and the trap setters. She might as well help to get rid of the woodlanders.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on February 15, 2014, 08:36:00 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on February 15, 2014, 08:36:00 PM
Vatra stood up "Hello again. Are you any good at building traps?" She said getting right to the point.
OOC: Whisperers is good.
OOC: Whisperers is good.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on February 15, 2014, 09:39:00 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on February 15, 2014, 09:39:00 PM
Bryant blinked in confusion. "I don't know...I've never tried. Why?" He asked, wondering how this male squirrel might be to Vatra. He looked around for Arya, but she'd disappeared up the stairs. While he was doing that, he noticed that the remaining people were staring whispering to each other about his tail. Or rather, lack of. He'd once gotten in a fight with a rat while ago, and the rat had chopped off half off his tail. His being albino probably didn't help either. "Can we go outside, if you've finished eating?" He asked, wanting to get away from the stares, whispers, and pointing paws. Even if it was only for a little while.
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Meanwhile, Arya had dashed up the stairs quickly before the other squirrels could engage her in conversation, then looked back down. I didn't notce Bryant only had half a tail before." she thought, rather amused. She walked off toward Zanga's room. When she got there, she peeped around the cormer and saw that he was awake. She called softly, "May I come in for a moment?"
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When Abbess Russina had eaten her fill, she'd wandered outside, noting that Arya had disappeared, leaving her albino friend with Ervoyce and Vatra. She sighed, shaking her head. That squirrelmaid! Will she ever quite surprising me? She dangles her tail out the window for ideas, she has a habit of switching her mind to something else in the middle of a sentence, and now she appears with an albino male squirrel? And that's just a few of her oddities... She mused, bending down to look at a interestingly shaped rock.
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Meanwhile, Arya had dashed up the stairs quickly before the other squirrels could engage her in conversation, then looked back down. I didn't notce Bryant only had half a tail before." she thought, rather amused. She walked off toward Zanga's room. When she got there, she peeped around the cormer and saw that he was awake. She called softly, "May I come in for a moment?"
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When Abbess Russina had eaten her fill, she'd wandered outside, noting that Arya had disappeared, leaving her albino friend with Ervoyce and Vatra. She sighed, shaking her head. That squirrelmaid! Will she ever quite surprising me? She dangles her tail out the window for ideas, she has a habit of switching her mind to something else in the middle of a sentence, and now she appears with an albino male squirrel? And that's just a few of her oddities... She mused, bending down to look at a interestingly shaped rock.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on February 15, 2014, 10:12:02 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on February 15, 2014, 10:12:02 PM
"Why don't we go to my chambers, Arya and me are going out later to set some traps for the vermin. You might be able to help. Are you good at stealth?" Vatra said starting out of the hall.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on February 15, 2014, 10:21:33 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on February 15, 2014, 10:21:33 PM
Bryant quickly followed, with his cheeks growing red from ambarrassment. A dibbun had shrieked out as he walked by her table, "MAMA! LOOK AT THE WEIRD WHITE SQUIRREL WITH THE SHORT TAIL!" He'd tripped at her her words, adding more chuckles to the ones at the little mousemaid's screamed words. "It's kinda hard to be stealhty when you're pure white. White fur shows up too good in the darkness." He said gruffly, trying his hardest to hold beack the tears of shame and sadness. He knew he was sensitive, but he liked for people to like him. Not laugh and point paws, as happened too often because he was different.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on February 15, 2014, 10:54:03 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on February 15, 2014, 10:54:03 PM
"I suppose so but you must do very well in winter where I would stick out quite blatantly," Vatra said, "OH! I have a splendid idea!," She said leading them in to a hall with doors on eather side and into one of the rooms she shared with Arya. "Vermin are superstitious right? You would make a brilliant Ghost! We can haunt the abbey! Scare the silly things out of there whits," She said.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on February 16, 2014, 12:37:36 AM
Post by: Cornflower MM on February 16, 2014, 12:37:36 AM
"Yes, I suppose so. At least then I'd be useful, not a walking white freak show with only half a tail for little ones to laugh about or be afraid of." Bryant said bitterly, looking at the floor.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on February 16, 2014, 02:37:14 AM
Post by: Faiyloe on February 16, 2014, 02:37:14 AM
"Don't say that!" Vatra said "I'm not very good at this, Ervoyce is better, But I know how you feel. People used to be scared of me. I have trouble controlling my anger. I was afraid and removed hiding from people afraid of hurting them. They thought I was odd and violent. I learned though that if I act confident, even if I still blow my top sometimes, they wont be as afraid of me. A little confidence can go along way. Act like you belong, show that you are proud to be different," She said all this as she got a bag from beneath her bed and dumped the contents on the bed. There were four bark masks two cloaks and several other things including a map and a odd whistle.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on February 16, 2014, 03:27:02 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on February 16, 2014, 03:27:02 AM
Ervoyce hadn't said much on the way, but he started chuckling, bordering on laughing when Bryant spoke on stealth. When they got to the top he turned to his opposite and said reassuringly, "Look at my fur my friend, it's blacker than a moonless midnight. Yet I was able to hide from the vermin for an extended period of time in the snow of all things." He slowed down as he finished with more fervor, "All it takes is a little ingenuity and effort. For example, soot is black and easy to apply." He turned to face both Bryant and Vatra, "Or, as Vatra suggested, maybe you WANT to stick out, and your half missing tail could prove to make you all the scarier. It's all about acceptance, no one else will accept you until you accept you." Ervoyce clapped his new companion on the shoulder, "So, you want to join the local club of squirrel oddities?" He smiled warmly, he understood what it felt like to be shunned, having strange colored fur had that effect.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on February 16, 2014, 12:56:59 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on February 16, 2014, 12:56:59 PM
"See I told you he was better at this,"Vatra said she opened up the map "Now down to business, See here are the places where we already have traps or have had one before. So any suggestions. Typically we set a trap or too and then we draw them into it with this," She said holding up the whistle. She put it to her lips and blew on it. a sound like singing and like the wind came from it. "That at is why we call our selves the Whisperers,"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on February 16, 2014, 05:27:30 PM
Post by: rachel25 on February 16, 2014, 05:27:30 PM
Zanga jumped slightly at the sound of Arya's voice. He had been so deep in thought, that he hadn't heard her approach. "Oh, yeah sure. Take a seat." Zanga sat indicating an over stuffed armchair that had a sword, and hardened leather jacket on it, used as a sort of protection against arrows.
Zanga quickly took the things off the chair, and threw them into a cupboard.
Zanga quickly took the things off the chair, and threw them into a cupboard.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on February 16, 2014, 08:50:17 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on February 16, 2014, 08:50:17 PM
Arya walked over and sat in the chair and said, "I know you've noticed Vatra and me sneaking out, and returning about dawn or so. Well, I was thinking it wouldn't hurt to have someone who can actually swim without being dragged down by a big, bushy tail with us. And you're brilliant to put it bluntly. Another mastermind wouldn't go amiss in the Whisperers. So, do you accept? Even if the rest of us IS squirrels?" She said, being blunt and to the point. Then she added teasingly with a smile, "And what's on your shirt? Did you spill ink on yourself?"
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Bryant felt, for the first time in his life, wanted. His mother had never wanting because he was white. His dad spent his time around them drunk, and was rather rough. He'd never had any sisters or brothers. "You? Anger issues? That's...Not so hard to believe, actually. And you hid in snow. And you're the opposite of me. Well, you learn something new every day, I suppose. Neat whistle. I have one that sounds like rain, see?" Bryant said, smiling. Even thoiugh he didn't really like to be touched, he made allowances, like when Arya hugged him, or the black squirrel put his paw on his shoulder. He produced a leather thong from around his neck, wih a whistle on it. He blew it, and sure ebnoughm it sounded like it was raining. He tucked it back under neath his shirt and said, "It's actually easy to make different sounding whistles, once you get the hang of it. I have so many I lost count."
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Bryant felt, for the first time in his life, wanted. His mother had never wanting because he was white. His dad spent his time around them drunk, and was rather rough. He'd never had any sisters or brothers. "You? Anger issues? That's...Not so hard to believe, actually. And you hid in snow. And you're the opposite of me. Well, you learn something new every day, I suppose. Neat whistle. I have one that sounds like rain, see?" Bryant said, smiling. Even thoiugh he didn't really like to be touched, he made allowances, like when Arya hugged him, or the black squirrel put his paw on his shoulder. He produced a leather thong from around his neck, wih a whistle on it. He blew it, and sure ebnoughm it sounded like it was raining. He tucked it back under neath his shirt and said, "It's actually easy to make different sounding whistles, once you get the hang of it. I have so many I lost count."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on February 16, 2014, 09:36:29 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on February 16, 2014, 09:36:29 PM
"Well then welcome to the club Bryant! I have gotten allot better, thanks to Ervoynce here. " She said. handing both Ervoyce and Bryant a mask.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on February 17, 2014, 08:25:31 PM
Post by: rachel25 on February 17, 2014, 08:25:31 PM
Zanga was a little surprised, and not quite sure what to say. He didn't want to say no, but he had to finish what had been started twenty four seasons ago. "I, ur. Well I'd love to join, but I've got some important business I have to deal with, and I can't make any other commitments until its done."
He was as blunt, and to the point as Arya had been. Then it registered that she had said something else, about ink on his shirt. He looked down, and noticed a blackly purple stain, he wasn't quite sure when he had gotten it, but at least it have him an excuse not to look at Arya.
He was as blunt, and to the point as Arya had been. Then it registered that she had said something else, about ink on his shirt. He looked down, and noticed a blackly purple stain, he wasn't quite sure when he had gotten it, but at least it have him an excuse not to look at Arya.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on February 18, 2014, 04:03:32 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on February 18, 2014, 04:03:32 PM
Areya's smile faltered, and sh said quietly, "Alright. If that's what you want...I'll see you later, pal." She got up and left the room softly with her feelings rather hurt. She went to her and Vatra's room and peeped in. "I see we have two new recruits Vatra! Well, have they had the orientation yet?" She said, forcing cheerfulness into her voice, smiling a forced smile. "Looks like we're going to need more cloaks." She observed, then went over to her bed and pulled out a chest that was hidden under neath. "I'll get right to work, since I'm the one with the material. Unless one of you is better with a needle and thread?" Arya said, while pulling out a good length of the same stuff the cloaks were made of and setting it on the floor and pulling out her sewing kit. She was a good sewer, all her clothes she'd made herself. She looked up to see Bryant shaking his head at her question, he was horrible at sewing,and he was the first to admit it.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on February 18, 2014, 04:34:30 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on February 18, 2014, 04:34:30 PM
Ervoyce had brought the prototype for the new gear with him. He snatched the package from the night stand he had placed it on, "Don't bother, I've got something better." The upper half: chest sleeves, hood, and veil rolled out once again for Arya's appraisal, "It could take awhile to have enough for everybeast, but I could probably get one finished for both Bryant and myself by nightfall if I can find my assistants ."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on February 18, 2014, 04:51:45 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on February 18, 2014, 04:51:45 PM
"Those look great Ervoyce! Think you could teach me how to make? With more paws it would go faster." Arya said, coming over. She tucked a bit of bark back into place, her eyes drinking it in. "This is just what we need!"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on February 18, 2014, 05:17:30 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on February 18, 2014, 05:17:30 PM
OOC: What is orientation?
BIC: Vatra let out an exclamation that sounded like a cross between a laugh and a snort "Couldn't sew to save my life." She said "We will have to go out before then to set up some traps and scout out the land but first we need a basic plan. I say we try a water trap this time draw across the river but when they are half way across it brakes out form under them and they all fall in, would have to be a place with a good fast current, or maybe a net that one always works, or both. What do you say Ervoyce?"
BIC: Vatra let out an exclamation that sounded like a cross between a laugh and a snort "Couldn't sew to save my life." She said "We will have to go out before then to set up some traps and scout out the land but first we need a basic plan. I say we try a water trap this time draw across the river but when they are half way across it brakes out form under them and they all fall in, would have to be a place with a good fast current, or maybe a net that one always works, or both. What do you say Ervoyce?"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on February 18, 2014, 05:27:16 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on February 18, 2014, 05:27:16 PM
Answering Arya's question first, "I've already attained the help of several quite experienced beasts, I just need to find them. You would probably be best suited elsewhere as there are plenty of tailors. If you want to learn still I'd be more than happy to show you, but your skills seem best suited in the field." Turning to answer Vatra he continued, "Don't bother with the net, we can just funnel some pike down towards that area and the vermin'll be fish bait... Literally."Ervoyce pondered on a thought for a moment, then spoke once again,"Do we plan on splitting up at some point? It seems logical for the lot of us to start out together, but then split into two groups of two. We could cover more ground that way.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on February 18, 2014, 06:16:59 PM
Post by: rachel25 on February 18, 2014, 06:16:59 PM
Zanga felt terrible. he sat down on the bed, and buried his head in his paws, and sighed deeply. Then he sat up, and caught sight of his gear.
His father laying there, dead. The fox laughing, and about to raise his sword.
Zanga shook himself, he would sort things out with Arya later. If he returned, but he had a job to do now.
Zanga stood up, and took his sword, ad leather jacket/armour out of the cupboard. He also picked up his belt which was in there too.
He put his armour on, and fastened his belt around his waist. It had three throwing knives in sheaths on it, he then put his sword into its scabbard. Zanga then picked up his cloak, it was black as coal. It would make him almost invisible when he was out in the dark. Perfect.
His father laying there, dead. The fox laughing, and about to raise his sword.
Zanga shook himself, he would sort things out with Arya later. If he returned, but he had a job to do now.
Zanga stood up, and took his sword, ad leather jacket/armour out of the cupboard. He also picked up his belt which was in there too.
He put his armour on, and fastened his belt around his waist. It had three throwing knives in sheaths on it, he then put his sword into its scabbard. Zanga then picked up his cloak, it was black as coal. It would make him almost invisible when he was out in the dark. Perfect.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on February 18, 2014, 09:17:53 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on February 18, 2014, 09:17:53 PM
Arya spoke up with a thought. "How about we have a platform that would break in the center or so, like Vatra said, and we could chase pike over there before paw, and trap the pike where the platform would? And there could be two of us on each bank. When the platform collapses, we could run to where it's stable, and if they try to climb out, push them back in with poles. What do you think?"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on February 18, 2014, 11:31:37 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on February 18, 2014, 11:31:37 PM
Ervoyce shook his head, "We can't afford to stick around, there are too many things to be taken care of. Having extra beasts at ANY of the traps is not advisable, simply for the sake of numbers."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on February 19, 2014, 04:54:56 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on February 19, 2014, 04:54:56 PM
"And a pike would be to hard to control. Lets try the traditional net with a twits." Vatra said with a grin on her face. "lets have a trip wire that sets off a String of traps. Oh and Bryant if it is ok with you we can have a haunting at the abbey tonight." Vatra said.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on February 19, 2014, 06:02:20 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on February 19, 2014, 06:02:20 PM
Bryant grinned. "Why not?" He said, throwing Vatra a smile.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on February 19, 2014, 07:56:01 PM
Post by: rachel25 on February 19, 2014, 07:56:01 PM
Zanga crept out of Brockhall. Everywhere was deserted fortunately.
Zanga could hear the cook, and her kitchen helpers, singing in the kitchen. But Zanga wouldn't have to pass by them so that was alright.
He made it to the door, and opened it slowly, he went out, and closed it quietly behind him. Then he was off, at a fast jog through Mossflower.
Zanga could hear the cook, and her kitchen helpers, singing in the kitchen. But Zanga wouldn't have to pass by them so that was alright.
He made it to the door, and opened it slowly, he went out, and closed it quietly behind him. Then he was off, at a fast jog through Mossflower.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on February 19, 2014, 09:27:39 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on February 19, 2014, 09:27:39 PM
"Great! You can come with me and we can plan the haunting Ervoyce you can stay here with Arya and plan the traps," Vatra said leading Brayant out the door.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on February 19, 2014, 11:52:29 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on February 19, 2014, 11:52:29 PM
Arya grinned, Bryant was biting his lip and blushing. It was obvious that he was uncomfortable. "Oh, those two will get along splendidly. Now, do you have any ideas?" Arya said, looking at Ervoyce with a serious look on her face.
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Bryant took a chance and asked a question that had been on his mibd ever since he'd seen Ervoyce and Vatra together at lunch, but decided to beat around the bush for a moment or two. "You and Ervoyce seeem pretty comfortable together... Kinda like two married mice I saw once." Hinting, he thought seemed to be the best way to go for the time being.
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Bryant took a chance and asked a question that had been on his mibd ever since he'd seen Ervoyce and Vatra together at lunch, but decided to beat around the bush for a moment or two. "You and Ervoyce seeem pretty comfortable together... Kinda like two married mice I saw once." Hinting, he thought seemed to be the best way to go for the time being.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on February 19, 2014, 11:58:07 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on February 19, 2014, 11:58:07 PM
Before the mismatch squirrels left, Ervoyce reminded them saying, "Don't forget to clue us in when you're done! You'll need more than two beasts to pull off a good haunting!" Turning back to Arya he pondered before suggesting, "Why don't we set something up literally right in front of the gates? If we could get a ranged trap set up all we would need to do is wait for a guard shift to set up the trigger."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on February 20, 2014, 01:45:22 AM
Post by: Faiyloe on February 20, 2014, 01:45:22 AM
Vatra started "Wait, no, no, no, we're not married!" She said "Just friends. He helped me out of a tight spot in my life, he helped me move on. What do you think about some torn up white bed sheets for a costume,"
OOC: I have a fealing that this is going to get confusing... ;D :P
OOC: I have a fealing that this is going to get confusing... ;D :P
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on February 21, 2014, 04:04:00 PM
Post by: rachel25 on February 21, 2014, 04:04:00 PM
Zanga hadn't gone far, before he had accidently set off one of Vatra's, and Arya's traps. Fortunately, he had been able to escape it. But had a few new bruised to think about.
He looked up at the afternoon sky. Once he reached the Abbey, he would wait for dark, then make his move. When the fox was sleeping, Zanga could spend his waiting time planning his route inside the Abbey.
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Jantar had organised the groups who would be going out into the woodland that evening. She had then made sure that all the troops would be busy for the rest of the day. A large group of chores, and duties had suddenly sprung up. The had to be dealt with today. Unfortunately they would take a very long time, and by the time they were finished, everybeast would be exhausted.They would go to their bed, and fall asleep instantly.
Leaving Jantar to her own devises.
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Grund had calmed down a few hours ago, he had ordered that his lunch must be served in his room.
He had then gone up to said room, and locked the door. He had sat there for a long time, then his food had be served. He had eaten in silence, until eventually he sent a horde beast to get Jantar.
Jantar had been worried when she was summoned. Had Grund found out that she was trying to take over the horde? Was he going to kill, or punish her?
Her worry's were quickly forgotten when she reached Grund's room. He was the one who looked nervous, and worried.
"Jantar, my seer. Have you had anymore visions?" He asked, his voice shaky.
Jantar had decided to take advantage of Grund in his worrying mood. She cast her bones, and shells, and looked at them gravely. Moaning, and gasping occasionally.
Grund stood behind her, gnawing his claws. "What's wrong? Is something bad gonna happen?"
Jantar worked very hard to keep a straight face, inside she was howling, the great horde leader, a snivelling wreck, waiting for her verdict. She had him in the centre of her paw, just waiting for her to crush him.
"Death shall visit this Abbey," Jantar began, in a mysterious, and enchanting tone. "I see a mighty beast, a dragon! One of those creatures of legend. It stands before me, proud, and haughty. It scorns the little ants that run at the base of it's feet.
But then one ant, climbs up the dragons muscular leg, all the way up its body, and onto its neck. The ant stings the dragon, many times. But the dragon does not do anything about it. "What can an ant do to me?" He booms.
But the ant has poison in it's sting, the dragon has fallen dead, at the ants feet! What a foolish dragon he was!"
Jantar looked up at Grund, "The dragon is you, my lord."
He looked up at the afternoon sky. Once he reached the Abbey, he would wait for dark, then make his move. When the fox was sleeping, Zanga could spend his waiting time planning his route inside the Abbey.
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Jantar had organised the groups who would be going out into the woodland that evening. She had then made sure that all the troops would be busy for the rest of the day. A large group of chores, and duties had suddenly sprung up. The had to be dealt with today. Unfortunately they would take a very long time, and by the time they were finished, everybeast would be exhausted.They would go to their bed, and fall asleep instantly.
Leaving Jantar to her own devises.
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Grund had calmed down a few hours ago, he had ordered that his lunch must be served in his room.
He had then gone up to said room, and locked the door. He had sat there for a long time, then his food had be served. He had eaten in silence, until eventually he sent a horde beast to get Jantar.
Jantar had been worried when she was summoned. Had Grund found out that she was trying to take over the horde? Was he going to kill, or punish her?
Her worry's were quickly forgotten when she reached Grund's room. He was the one who looked nervous, and worried.
"Jantar, my seer. Have you had anymore visions?" He asked, his voice shaky.
Jantar had decided to take advantage of Grund in his worrying mood. She cast her bones, and shells, and looked at them gravely. Moaning, and gasping occasionally.
Grund stood behind her, gnawing his claws. "What's wrong? Is something bad gonna happen?"
Jantar worked very hard to keep a straight face, inside she was howling, the great horde leader, a snivelling wreck, waiting for her verdict. She had him in the centre of her paw, just waiting for her to crush him.
"Death shall visit this Abbey," Jantar began, in a mysterious, and enchanting tone. "I see a mighty beast, a dragon! One of those creatures of legend. It stands before me, proud, and haughty. It scorns the little ants that run at the base of it's feet.
But then one ant, climbs up the dragons muscular leg, all the way up its body, and onto its neck. The ant stings the dragon, many times. But the dragon does not do anything about it. "What can an ant do to me?" He booms.
But the ant has poison in it's sting, the dragon has fallen dead, at the ants feet! What a foolish dragon he was!"
Jantar looked up at Grund, "The dragon is you, my lord."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on February 21, 2014, 04:31:29 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on February 21, 2014, 04:31:29 PM
OOC: That must be one powerful stink! :P ::)
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on February 21, 2014, 04:42:57 PM
Post by: rachel25 on February 21, 2014, 04:42:57 PM
OOC: Stupid auto-corrector >:(
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on February 21, 2014, 06:02:46 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on February 21, 2014, 06:02:46 PM
OOC: Wow! How far you guys can go in a single day.....
BIC: Bryant was a little embarrassed, but more relieved than anything else. They aren't married! Maybe, just maybe, I could get Vatra to like me! He nodded, "Ripped bed sheets sound good. Where are we going to get them, thjough?" He asked, looking around. He didn't see any closets, that was for sure.
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Arya clapped her paws, "Yes! That's a brilliant idea, Ervoyce! Hmm....Maybe a trip wire that when broken, dumps a load of spare cooking scraps, old oil, that sort of thing on them! Besides the added effect of the vermin being flat on their faces!" She said, throwing her arms around him a quick hug. "Oh, er, sorry." She apologized, blushing a little. She knew that Vatra and he were quite chummy, and she practically the third wheel, so to speak.
BIC: Bryant was a little embarrassed, but more relieved than anything else. They aren't married! Maybe, just maybe, I could get Vatra to like me! He nodded, "Ripped bed sheets sound good. Where are we going to get them, thjough?" He asked, looking around. He didn't see any closets, that was for sure.
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Arya clapped her paws, "Yes! That's a brilliant idea, Ervoyce! Hmm....Maybe a trip wire that when broken, dumps a load of spare cooking scraps, old oil, that sort of thing on them! Besides the added effect of the vermin being flat on their faces!" She said, throwing her arms around him a quick hug. "Oh, er, sorry." She apologized, blushing a little. She knew that Vatra and he were quite chummy, and she practically the third wheel, so to speak.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on February 21, 2014, 06:10:55 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on February 21, 2014, 06:10:55 PM
OOC: Trying to force a change of hands now are we? ::) Are you ticked that I chose Vatra or something? ;)
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on February 21, 2014, 06:23:10 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on February 21, 2014, 06:23:10 PM
"Well lets try in here." Vatra said and they entered a room that looked like an infirmary. "To bad I still don't have my old cloak. I really punished that thing. it was ripped in a hundred places. It even had some blood stains on it but I left it in the abbey. probably burnt it by now. That gives me an idea what if we char some of the edges make it look like they had been on fire. Your pink eyes will add an extra creepiness to the whole look."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on February 21, 2014, 06:37:00 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on February 21, 2014, 06:37:00 PM
OOC: No, Dan! Just trying to add some spice to the RP, that's all. I suppose you don't have a problem with that? ;)
BIC: Bryant raised an eyebrow at Vatra's description of her old cloak. "That bad, huh? Yeah, charred edges would be good. I know something else that might help too." Bryant said, then sat down on one of the beds and grabbed the tip of his tail. "Look, see how it looks like there's fur growing there? There isn't. The tip used to be really, really red, and wouldn't quit bleeding - I had to do a lot with my tail at that time - so I cut the fur of of a piece that was hanging loose from the way the weasel cut it, and put it on there using some very sticky stuff from a secret recipe. Well, I make sure it doesn't get infected and everything, since it still hasn't healed, and it still bleeds a lot. So, if I take of that patch of fur, it'll add to the creepy effect."
BIC: Bryant raised an eyebrow at Vatra's description of her old cloak. "That bad, huh? Yeah, charred edges would be good. I know something else that might help too." Bryant said, then sat down on one of the beds and grabbed the tip of his tail. "Look, see how it looks like there's fur growing there? There isn't. The tip used to be really, really red, and wouldn't quit bleeding - I had to do a lot with my tail at that time - so I cut the fur of of a piece that was hanging loose from the way the weasel cut it, and put it on there using some very sticky stuff from a secret recipe. Well, I make sure it doesn't get infected and everything, since it still hasn't healed, and it still bleeds a lot. So, if I take of that patch of fur, it'll add to the creepy effect."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on February 21, 2014, 07:04:01 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on February 21, 2014, 07:04:01 PM
"If it wont hurt you," Vatra said she then took so sheets from off of a bed. "Sisters going to kill me for ripping up her sheets," She said with a grin.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on February 21, 2014, 07:10:06 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on February 21, 2014, 07:10:06 PM
Bryant grinned, then said, "Oh, I'm sure you'll be able to convince her it was for a good cause. Ow!" He had jumped up from the bed, and stepped on a pin. "Stupid pin! Why leave them laying around the place, anyways?" He muttered as he sat back down and removed the pin from his foot, then spotting another a littler way off. He stood back up and picked it up, turning it in his paw.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on February 21, 2014, 10:27:48 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on February 21, 2014, 10:27:48 PM
"Whats that? That's odd! A pin I wonder where it came from." Vatra said "There is another one!" She said picking it up and looking at it.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on February 21, 2014, 10:59:55 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on February 21, 2014, 10:59:55 PM
"Why would there be so many pins around the place? That's odd. There's another one!" Bryant said, then got the other and looked under a bed. "Hey! Come out from under there, you three." he said, then spotted a box of pins that one of the Dibbuns under the bed was holding. "What are you doing scattering those about? They hurt when you step on them. Here, give me that box." He reached for the box, but the Dibbun set up a wail, scared of him. He flinched, guiltily, then stood up and backed out of the Infirmary, and then fled outside.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on February 21, 2014, 11:43:52 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on February 21, 2014, 11:43:52 PM
"Now look what you did" Vatra said pulling him out from under the bed and taking the pins from him. "You gone and scared away the ghost of Redwall Abbey." she put the pins up on a high shelf and then went after Bryant. She stopped in the door way as a though hit her. Just this winter that was me! and then she ran after the other squirrel
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on February 22, 2014, 05:25:28 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on February 22, 2014, 05:25:28 AM
Unfazed by Arya's outburst, Ervoyce gave his thoughts, "I was thinking of something a little more.... Lethal. Say, arrows? They don't need to be fetched or even have good tips, just some sharpened burned-tip sticks should do the trick." He then realized something, "Oops! I forgot to go inform my assistants about the need for the new gear! I'll be back fairly soon, keep thinking." He stood, and headed off in search of the other tailors.
OOC: The ghost got scared, how ironic. :D Also, do you two mind if Ervoyce happens upon them while searching? That seems like it'd be interesting.
OOC: The ghost got scared, how ironic. :D Also, do you two mind if Ervoyce happens upon them while searching? That seems like it'd be interesting.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on February 22, 2014, 01:36:20 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on February 22, 2014, 01:36:20 PM
OOC: and very helpfull as you alredy know Vatra is not the best at this. She will probably blow her top or something. Ervoyce is better.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on February 22, 2014, 06:17:38 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on February 22, 2014, 06:17:38 PM
Bryant ran out the door of Brockhall, trying to hold in the tears until he got outside, and ran slap bang into a mouse with long flowy robes. He muttered an apology, got up, and sped off. He then ran into a tree, and sat down hard. He got up again and ran over to some brambles. He realized it probably wasn't a good idea to lose sight of Brockhall, but he didn't really care.
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Abbess Russina picked herself up after she'd been run into by Arya's visitor, who had been obviously holding back tears. She brushed herself off, and turned around in time to see him, a ways off, blunder into a tree. She sighed and shook her head. She picked up the interesting rock and went to go back inside, thinking that the odd white squirrel needed some time alone.
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Arya nodded at Ervoyce's back and wished there was a window to dangle her tail out of. That always brought ideas. Instead she started biting her tail, which didn't reallyu work all that good, and saw Bryant run down the hallway like a wolverine was after him. She paid no heed to him, and the an idea struck! She grabbed some of the paper and a charcoal stick she always carried with and started drawing. There was the Abbey gates, and there was trip wires across the door at paw height, waist height, and head height. When triggered, they set off a load of smelly stuff, as she'd already thought of, but with other, more lethal, bits with it. Then, once THAT was dumped, it would set off a rope that would make trees fall. on top of the unlucky vermin. And that was only the beginning. Soon an elaborate plan was in place, including decoys, more smelly stuff, and others,
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Abbess Russina picked herself up after she'd been run into by Arya's visitor, who had been obviously holding back tears. She brushed herself off, and turned around in time to see him, a ways off, blunder into a tree. She sighed and shook her head. She picked up the interesting rock and went to go back inside, thinking that the odd white squirrel needed some time alone.
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Arya nodded at Ervoyce's back and wished there was a window to dangle her tail out of. That always brought ideas. Instead she started biting her tail, which didn't reallyu work all that good, and saw Bryant run down the hallway like a wolverine was after him. She paid no heed to him, and the an idea struck! She grabbed some of the paper and a charcoal stick she always carried with and started drawing. There was the Abbey gates, and there was trip wires across the door at paw height, waist height, and head height. When triggered, they set off a load of smelly stuff, as she'd already thought of, but with other, more lethal, bits with it. Then, once THAT was dumped, it would set off a rope that would make trees fall. on top of the unlucky vermin. And that was only the beginning. Soon an elaborate plan was in place, including decoys, more smelly stuff, and others,
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on February 22, 2014, 06:37:35 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on February 22, 2014, 06:37:35 PM
Vatra ran outside and saw the abbess. "Have you seen Bryant? Never mind!" She said spotting the white squirrel running off in the direction of one of there traps. She started after him at top speed. (She knew that a creature in distress could run quite fast.) She yells after him hoping that he could hear her "Bryant! wait! stop!"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on February 22, 2014, 06:43:51 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on February 22, 2014, 06:43:51 PM
Bryant glanced behind him when he heard Vatra and then changed his mind and ran PAST the brambles, then he was suddenly hanging upside down with his footpaws in a rope loop pulled tight, and a rock swinging towards his head. He jerked to the side and saw that there was a sharp bit of flint was right THERE, and he grabbed it and started cutting the rope with difficulty.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on February 22, 2014, 06:58:08 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on February 22, 2014, 06:58:08 PM
Vatra drew martins sword and cut a rope and the swinging stone dropped to the ground. She then ran over to the upside down squirrel. "Hold still and I'll lower you down," She said and she went over to another rope hidden by a tree.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on February 22, 2014, 08:27:49 PM
Post by: rachel25 on February 22, 2014, 08:27:49 PM
Zanga was nearing the Abbey. He had managed to avoid any more traps, and could see the Abbey just ahead. He looked around for a tree he could climb, to plan his route in. He now wished he brought a grapple hook, getting inside was gonna be difficult.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on February 22, 2014, 10:23:15 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on February 22, 2014, 10:23:15 PM
Bryant fell on his head, then he stood up, "Thanks Vatra. Good luck with your other plans." He said, then started walking away./
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Arya ad just drawn one of the ropes for her plan, when Vatra ran past. She sighed and followed her. Something HAD to be up. She got outside in time to see Bryant fall on his head, say something Vatra, and start walking off. She ran after him,k hoping that she could there before Vatra did. Walking away from Vatra like usually ended with one of Vatra's slip-ups. Which meant NOT GOOD!
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Arya ad just drawn one of the ropes for her plan, when Vatra ran past. She sighed and followed her. Something HAD to be up. She got outside in time to see Bryant fall on his head, say something Vatra, and start walking off. She ran after him,k hoping that she could there before Vatra did. Walking away from Vatra like usually ended with one of Vatra's slip-ups. Which meant NOT GOOD!
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on February 23, 2014, 12:46:50 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on February 23, 2014, 12:46:50 AM
OOC: Wow..... the impatience is strong in this RP. ::) Little bit of Autoing here to keep the RP moving. BIC:
Ervoyce had found a few of his buddies, and had asked the abbess about the location of a few others. She had told him about the strange happenings and he had promptly headed out in that direction. The dark squirrel was now in the forest, out of Bryant's sight. He motioned for Vatra to give him some space, then made a gesture at the approaching Arya as if to say, "Don't let her come." Ervoyce proceeded to get ahead of Bryant, waiting until he was out of hearing range and sight-line of the others.
Ervoyce had found a few of his buddies, and had asked the abbess about the location of a few others. She had told him about the strange happenings and he had promptly headed out in that direction. The dark squirrel was now in the forest, out of Bryant's sight. He motioned for Vatra to give him some space, then made a gesture at the approaching Arya as if to say, "Don't let her come." Ervoyce proceeded to get ahead of Bryant, waiting until he was out of hearing range and sight-line of the others.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on February 23, 2014, 12:58:21 AM
Post by: Faiyloe on February 23, 2014, 12:58:21 AM
Vatra nodded and headed towards Arya.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on February 23, 2014, 12:22:27 PM
Post by: rachel25 on February 23, 2014, 12:22:27 PM
Zanga had found a tree, an old oak. He had been able to climb to well enough, even though he had fallen a few times. But now, he was up on a branch, level with the Abbey walls. Zanga now knew he wouldn't need a grapple hook. The branches hadn't been trimmed in a while, and he could just crawl along one, then jump for the Abbey wall. It would be difficult, painful, and might result in death, and failure. But Zanga didn't really focus on those things, he just thought about slaying the fox.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on February 23, 2014, 07:02:13 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on February 23, 2014, 07:02:13 PM
OOC: Autoing....? And please do remember that "Abbess" is spelled with a capital A. It bugs me.
BIC: Russina shook her head, all the hustle and bustle with those squirrels was beyond her. She went off to her room for a nap then, and when she reached her room she fell asleep almost instantly.
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Arya saw Vatra coming toward her and sighed. At least Vatra wouldn't blow up. She hoped.
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Bryant was muttering to himself sadly. He was always going to scare the little one, plain and simple. But that didn't make him feel any better, so he'd decided to go back to the Shore. At least there there quite so many others, and he knew the ways of the dunes better than the ways of the forest. He slapped a branch and it swung away from him, but then swung back and hit im in the face. Then he tripped on a rock. Things just weren't working his way. In the dunes, there was no branches that slapped you in the face, and there wasn't any rocks to trip you up either. And it was easier to see out there in the sand. AND someone could be lurking byhind every tree, waiting to hurt you. As if to prove his point, he then sasw a shadow in the shape of a squirrel. He shook his head and muttered, "I'm seeing things."
BIC: Russina shook her head, all the hustle and bustle with those squirrels was beyond her. She went off to her room for a nap then, and when she reached her room she fell asleep almost instantly.
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Arya saw Vatra coming toward her and sighed. At least Vatra wouldn't blow up. She hoped.
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Bryant was muttering to himself sadly. He was always going to scare the little one, plain and simple. But that didn't make him feel any better, so he'd decided to go back to the Shore. At least there there quite so many others, and he knew the ways of the dunes better than the ways of the forest. He slapped a branch and it swung away from him, but then swung back and hit im in the face. Then he tripped on a rock. Things just weren't working his way. In the dunes, there was no branches that slapped you in the face, and there wasn't any rocks to trip you up either. And it was easier to see out there in the sand. AND someone could be lurking byhind every tree, waiting to hurt you. As if to prove his point, he then sasw a shadow in the shape of a squirrel. He shook his head and muttered, "I'm seeing things."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on February 23, 2014, 07:29:48 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on February 23, 2014, 07:29:48 PM
"So you're giving up? Just like that?" Ervoyce's voice cut the stilled silence of the forest . As he looked up, his eyes blazed through the foliage. Visible, even through the shaded canopy. As the squirrel dropped in front of Bryant, he continued to speak, "Is this always how you do things? They don't work out the first time and you leave?" Ervoyce recognized a gargantuan difference between Vatra and Bryant's needs, Vatra needed someone to trust her and give her their loyalty to prove that she was worth trusting. She needed a friend. Bryant was different, sure he needed a friend too, but what he needed more.... Was a challenge, "It's hard to change the mindset of others if you retreat at the sound of an arrow." He came in close and stared deep into Bryants eyes, as if he were digging for his very soul, "So what are you Bryant? A vermin who runs at the slightest hint of danger, or a white squirrel that's willing to fight, not necessarily the fight for blood, but certainly the fight for acceptance... Which will it be Bryant?"
OOC: Autoing = PPing, but it's generally for an intended purpose along the lines of plot movement.
Bryant's a weird case, I'm playing a dangerous game of double or nothing here. :P
OOC: Autoing = PPing, but it's generally for an intended purpose along the lines of plot movement.
Bryant's a weird case, I'm playing a dangerous game of double or nothing here. :P
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on February 23, 2014, 07:42:50 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on February 23, 2014, 07:42:50 PM
OOC: Ah. And new characters = New problems. And Bryant isn't really broken in yet.
BIC: Bryant jumped, "Hey! Don't sneak up on me like that! And I see what you're doing. It won't work. It's been tried, by others I knew far longer than you. Not going to work." He told Ervoyce, his jaw set. "I don't exactly like being the one who frightens the little ones and gets laughed at. Now, if you'll excuse me." He started to walk on, back towards the direction of the shore. Or so he thought. "Oh, and by the way? Everyone has a weak spot or two. If you want me to stay, the only thing you have to do is find my other one. No one's figured it out yet, and no one will. Good-Bye!"
BIC: Bryant jumped, "Hey! Don't sneak up on me like that! And I see what you're doing. It won't work. It's been tried, by others I knew far longer than you. Not going to work." He told Ervoyce, his jaw set. "I don't exactly like being the one who frightens the little ones and gets laughed at. Now, if you'll excuse me." He started to walk on, back towards the direction of the shore. Or so he thought. "Oh, and by the way? Everyone has a weak spot or two. If you want me to stay, the only thing you have to do is find my other one. No one's figured it out yet, and no one will. Good-Bye!"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on February 23, 2014, 08:56:04 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on February 23, 2014, 08:56:04 PM
"I think Bryant needs some time alone," Vatra said.
OOC: Try the "do it for the girl" approach ;)
OOC: Try the "do it for the girl" approach ;)
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on February 24, 2014, 02:08:31 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on February 24, 2014, 02:08:31 AM
OOC: I'd prefer to not use that. ::) BIC:
"There are things far worse than dibbun's confusing ones self for a ghost, far worse than getting laughed at, worse then taking a knife to the gut, or an arrow to the chest, worse then getting poisoned or sick, worse then being strangled or drowned, worse then being forgotten on purpose or by accident. You're choosing to walk away from the best chance you're EVER going to have at a real life. Are you going to walk away because you got laughed at again? Or had some easily frightened dibbun cry?" As Bryant moved off, Ervoyce followed, "Oh and another thing," Catching up he finished, "This is not good-bye, because I never give up on a beast in need, that was me once, that was Vatra just this past winter, now it's you, and if I have to follow you to kingdom come or drag you back to camp, so be it! Because I'm not letting you out of my presence until you've had your turn at overcoming your worst enemy... You.......... Stop defeating yourself Bryant."
"There are things far worse than dibbun's confusing ones self for a ghost, far worse than getting laughed at, worse then taking a knife to the gut, or an arrow to the chest, worse then getting poisoned or sick, worse then being strangled or drowned, worse then being forgotten on purpose or by accident. You're choosing to walk away from the best chance you're EVER going to have at a real life. Are you going to walk away because you got laughed at again? Or had some easily frightened dibbun cry?" As Bryant moved off, Ervoyce followed, "Oh and another thing," Catching up he finished, "This is not good-bye, because I never give up on a beast in need, that was me once, that was Vatra just this past winter, now it's you, and if I have to follow you to kingdom come or drag you back to camp, so be it! Because I'm not letting you out of my presence until you've had your turn at overcoming your worst enemy... You.......... Stop defeating yourself Bryant."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on February 24, 2014, 02:29:10 AM
Post by: Faiyloe on February 24, 2014, 02:29:10 AM
OOC: I figured. ;D
Vatra looked off where Bryant and Ervoyce had gone and she wished that she could do something but she knew that Ervoyce had it all under control. She would just make it worse.
Vatra looked off where Bryant and Ervoyce had gone and she wished that she could do something but she knew that Ervoyce had it all under control. She would just make it worse.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on February 24, 2014, 05:55:41 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on February 24, 2014, 05:55:41 PM
"Well, I hope we see them again. Because Bryant NEVER comes back to a place he's already been unless by force, or he has no choice. If Ervoyce follows him, it's Bye-Bye! Hopefully not." Arya said, gazing over where they disappeared too. She sighed, then said, "Well, there's no use waiting for them here. How about I show you my plan? I need some distraction, or I'm going to go crazy waiting."
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Bryant groaned. "Just. Leave. Me. Alone. Okay? Is it really so bad that I want some alone time? Some ME time?" Bryant said, then tripped over a tree branch and hit his head hard on a rock and blacked out.
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Bryant groaned. "Just. Leave. Me. Alone. Okay? Is it really so bad that I want some alone time? Some ME time?" Bryant said, then tripped over a tree branch and hit his head hard on a rock and blacked out.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on February 24, 2014, 08:08:11 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on February 24, 2014, 08:08:11 PM
Vatra looked off in the direction Bryant had gone. "He will be back," She said "I know he will." But deep down inside she she was unsure. She just hoped that Ervoyce came back. She didn't know what she would do without him. She fallowed Arya back to the tree and She began to feel tinges of loneliness as she realized how much she relied on him.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on February 24, 2014, 08:16:03 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on February 24, 2014, 08:16:03 PM
Ervoyce rolled his eyes and replied, knowing that Bryant wouldn't hear, "You've had too much alone time my friend, and you're not getting anymore until you've proven that you can live with others." He picked Bryant up and made his way back to the tree quickly, there were more important thing to be done. Sighing, the squirrel couldn't help but wonder what was to be done about the ghost.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on February 24, 2014, 08:37:32 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on February 24, 2014, 08:37:32 PM
Arya looked behind her to see if Vatra was coming and then said, "Turn around Vatra. That looks like it didn't end well." She had seen a flash of Bryant's white fur, but too high up for him to be walking.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on February 24, 2014, 09:35:33 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on February 24, 2014, 09:35:33 PM
Ervoyce knew that things could hardly end well at this point, he was carrying the knocked out form of the beast he had gone to help. Raising his voice just enough to communicate to Arya and Vatra he called, "Your friend here isn't the best at watching where he walks, Vatra, could you go get a nurse?" He wanted to talk to Arya in private, she knew Bryant, but would she know him enough? This other weakness that he spoke of had the darker squirrel curious, if he could discover what it was somehow...
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on February 24, 2014, 09:52:49 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on February 24, 2014, 09:52:49 PM
Vatra turned relived but when she saw Bryant she winced and went to do as Ervoyce said. She went in to the tree and back the infirmary luckily there was a sister there now and she said "Bryant..." Then she realized that she wasn't sure what had happened. "Bryant needs you help," She said simply.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on February 25, 2014, 09:31:08 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on February 25, 2014, 09:31:08 PM
Arya jogged up to Ervoyce, to look Bryant over closer and hear what had hgappened. "Good grief, what did he do?"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on February 26, 2014, 02:19:24 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on February 26, 2014, 02:19:24 AM
"He had a little personal time with the ground using the assistance of the ever handy roots." Ervoyce watched Vatra leave out of the corner of his eye, then got close to Arya and whispered, "Arya, you seem to know Bryant better than anybeast. He mentioned having a weakness other than his unusual fur color, do you have ANY idea as to what this could be?"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on February 26, 2014, 09:41:47 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on February 26, 2014, 09:41:47 PM
Arya furrowed her brow, perplexed. "I don't know, Ervoyce. His family wouldn't be it; His father was a drunk and his mother didn't like him because he's an albino. He didn't have any siblings, either. But I've seen the way he looks at Vatra, maybe it's her? But maybe something here. He's more familiar with sand and dunes and the hot sun, he wouldn't come here for no reason. Unless...It's me, but I doubt that. But we did spend a lot of time together, because he found me close to death, and I stayed a bit longer than necessary. But I don't think it would be me. But me and Vatra are the two likeliest possibilities to me."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on February 26, 2014, 10:29:16 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on February 26, 2014, 10:29:16 PM
Vatra came back with The sister who had brought her kit. "What happened?" Vatra asked.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on February 27, 2014, 07:31:45 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on February 27, 2014, 07:31:45 PM
Arya looked to Ervoyce to answer; He'd been the one with Bryant after all.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on February 27, 2014, 08:04:13 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on February 27, 2014, 08:04:13 PM
Ervoyce was somewhat startled by Vatra's return as he had been deep in thought, pondering Arya's words. Looking t Vatra and the sister, he answered, "He tripped on a root and hit his head, he didn't seem to fall too hard so he should be fine." He gestured to Brockhall, should I bring him inside? Or just lay him down here?"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on February 27, 2014, 08:08:27 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on February 27, 2014, 08:08:27 PM
"Bring him down to the infirmary," The sister said. Vatra then let out a giggle. "Sorry I was just thinking how ironic this is,"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on February 27, 2014, 08:11:43 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on February 27, 2014, 08:11:43 PM
As Ervoyce headed towards the infirmary, his curiosity wouldn't allow him to not ask the question raised by Vatra's statement, "The irony? I don't see how this is ironic."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on February 28, 2014, 05:37:39 PM
Post by: rachel25 on February 28, 2014, 05:37:39 PM
OOC: I'mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm back! It seems Zanga, Jantar, and Grund didn't need to be used, but thanks to Han, and Faiy for saying they would anyway.
BIC: Grund didn't know what to do for a moment, then snarled. He kicked a chair, "This is ridicules! I will not be beaten, by anyone!"
Jantar didn't say anyone, what could she say? This wasn't a conversation, it was Grund thinking out loud. So she kept her silence, and waited to be addressed.
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Zanga was planning his route in, there were some guards on the ramparts, but there was only two guards patrolling each wall. And there was a regular change of guards. Zanga noticed that the guards on the walls, often left their posts one or two minutes early. Going off to do as they wished, because it seemed as soon as they left the walltop, if they were noticed, they had to go, and do some other task elsewhere. That was the reason they left before the next set of guards arrived.
Zanga smiled, he would get in when it was dark, and the walltops were deserted. In the dark, with his hood up, he wouldn't be noticed. He would just be able to walk in, but Zanga also knew that it wouldn't be that straight forward. But he would be able to handle it, nothing would stop him slaying that darn fox.
BIC: Grund didn't know what to do for a moment, then snarled. He kicked a chair, "This is ridicules! I will not be beaten, by anyone!"
Jantar didn't say anyone, what could she say? This wasn't a conversation, it was Grund thinking out loud. So she kept her silence, and waited to be addressed.
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Zanga was planning his route in, there were some guards on the ramparts, but there was only two guards patrolling each wall. And there was a regular change of guards. Zanga noticed that the guards on the walls, often left their posts one or two minutes early. Going off to do as they wished, because it seemed as soon as they left the walltop, if they were noticed, they had to go, and do some other task elsewhere. That was the reason they left before the next set of guards arrived.
Zanga smiled, he would get in when it was dark, and the walltops were deserted. In the dark, with his hood up, he wouldn't be noticed. He would just be able to walk in, but Zanga also knew that it wouldn't be that straight forward. But he would be able to handle it, nothing would stop him slaying that darn fox.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on March 01, 2014, 11:16:22 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on March 01, 2014, 11:16:22 PM
Arya raised an eyebrow at Ervoyce's startled look. I thought no one could sneak up him, but it appears I was wrong. She thought, then said, "Well, I'm heading in."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on March 01, 2014, 11:37:09 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on March 01, 2014, 11:37:09 PM
"Well that was me just this winter. I ran off. You had to bring me back. I fell out of a tree. If it hadn't of been for the snow I would have be just like him there. out with the lights," Vatra said fallowing him back into Brockhall.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on March 02, 2014, 04:34:22 PM
Post by: rachel25 on March 02, 2014, 04:34:22 PM
Zanga was becoming sleepy. It was mid afternoon, and it was hot in the tree. He was also hungry, but he hadn't brought any provisions. He had been too eager to get away unseen. He was paying for it now, sitting, with his stomach rumbling, in the tree. His eyelids began to droop, Zanga moved into a better position in the tree, he didn't want to fall, and break a leg.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on March 02, 2014, 04:40:18 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on March 02, 2014, 04:40:18 PM
"That IS ironic Vatra!" Arya giggled, looking back over her shoulder.
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Bryan woke up and started pounding Ervoyce's back, even though he had a really bad headache. "Let go of me! I can walk on my own two feet, you know!"
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Bryan woke up and started pounding Ervoyce's back, even though he had a really bad headache. "Let go of me! I can walk on my own two feet, you know!"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on March 02, 2014, 06:56:31 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on March 02, 2014, 06:56:31 PM
Ervoyce's instinctive reaction was to flip Bryant around before he could do much of anything, and put him in a sleeper hold just long enough to put him back to sleep, "Calm down Bryant, get some rest... Just go to sleep, you'll feel better." He spoke with a lulling voice, one that often helped to calm others. He looked up at the others and spoke to them, "I don't care what he says, or how lightly he may have hit his head, it needs looking at, and I'm not letting him run away from that."
OOC: I am PPing this a bit (can change if you want), to keep the continuity, and because their's really little Bryant can actually do to stop me.
FYI: I'm going to be on a campus visit until late tomorrow, so I won't be able to post for awhile.
UPDATE: I BACK! ;D
OOC: I am PPing this a bit (can change if you want), to keep the continuity, and because their's really little Bryant can actually do to stop me.
FYI: I'm going to be on a campus visit until late tomorrow, so I won't be able to post for awhile.
UPDATE: I BACK! ;D
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on March 02, 2014, 09:16:31 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on March 02, 2014, 09:16:31 PM
Bryant almost immediately conked out, but not before he heard Ervoyce say, "Calm down Bryant, get some rest... Just go to sleep, you'll feel better. don't care what he says, or how lightly he may have hit his head, it needs looking at, and I'm not letting him run away from that."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on March 03, 2014, 02:57:55 PM
Post by: rachel25 on March 03, 2014, 02:57:55 PM
Zanga had finally fallen asleep. Not deeply, a light sleep, but still asleep. He snored softly leaning against the tree trunk.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on March 04, 2014, 06:58:54 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on March 04, 2014, 06:58:54 PM
OOC: YAY! Dan's back!
BIC: Arya sighed when Bryant started struggling, and was, in truth, a little glad that Ervoyce put him into a sleeper hold. She dropped her pace until she was next to him and quietly asked, "What were you two talking about when he tripped?"
BIC: Arya sighed when Bryant started struggling, and was, in truth, a little glad that Ervoyce put him into a sleeper hold. She dropped her pace until she was next to him and quietly asked, "What were you two talking about when he tripped?"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on March 04, 2014, 08:43:29 PM
Post by: rachel25 on March 04, 2014, 08:43:29 PM
Jantar had decided to leave Grund's room. She was only going to get stood on, or kicked, or both. So she took herself off to her own room.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on March 05, 2014, 09:36:31 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on March 05, 2014, 09:36:31 PM
Bryant saw a mouse, that frowned at him, then said, "Give them a chance." And then melted away.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on March 05, 2014, 10:43:13 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on March 05, 2014, 10:43:13 PM
Ervoyce answered, "I was trying to challenge him to stay, he's very quick to quit and has lost any guts he may have once possessed... He's too concerned with what others are thinking about him, and he's unwilling to try to work out his problems." He shook his head and continued in a forlorn tone, "What am I supposed to do? He won't open up to anything I have to say, it's like trying to talk sense to a rock... Completely unrewarding."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on March 06, 2014, 12:59:49 AM
Post by: Faiyloe on March 06, 2014, 12:59:49 AM
"I think I might be able to convince him to stay. I understand exactly how he feels." Vatra said.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on March 06, 2014, 03:31:24 PM
Post by: rachel25 on March 06, 2014, 03:31:24 PM
OOC: Can it be evening now? Cos, I can't really do anything with Zanga until it's evening.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on March 06, 2014, 04:50:10 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on March 06, 2014, 04:50:10 PM
OOC: We are still in the middle of working something out and then we have to set the traps. you have other characters.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on March 06, 2014, 06:32:30 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on March 06, 2014, 06:32:30 PM
OOC: Okay, I have come up with a compromise! Sorta....Okay, we skim over the rest of this bit as quick as we can, and when Bryant's in the Infirmary, Ervoyce or Vatra could talk to him, since they're the ones with the expertise and the ideas about that sort of thing, while Arya and the other squirrel goes to set the traps. We get all that done as quick as possible, then it's evening, and the three squirrels set off, and Zanga can do his thing. Okay, everyone?
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on March 06, 2014, 07:15:04 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on March 06, 2014, 07:15:04 PM
OOC: I have an even better idea. Once we convince Bryant to help up we skip to being evening we have already set the traps and planed the haunting. We can discuses what the plan is in the OOC topic.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on March 07, 2014, 05:27:09 PM
Post by: rachel25 on March 07, 2014, 05:27:09 PM
OOC: Sounds good.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on March 08, 2014, 06:49:58 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on March 08, 2014, 06:49:58 PM
OOC: 'Kay.
BIC: Arya held the door open for the rest of the party, saying as she did so, "That sounds good to me, Vatra. What do you say, Ervoyce?"
BIC: Arya held the door open for the rest of the party, saying as she did so, "That sounds good to me, Vatra. What do you say, Ervoyce?"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on March 13, 2014, 02:39:15 PM
Post by: rachel25 on March 13, 2014, 02:39:15 PM
Jantar sat in her room, working out a plan to kill Grund. She was going to do it tonight, but how. Poison in his drink, a knife between his ribs. Poison sounded better, he was too strong for her to fight him. Yes, poison would do.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on March 13, 2014, 02:55:25 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on March 13, 2014, 02:55:25 PM
Ervoyce contemplated before replying, "I think that anything we can do to keep him here would be in everybeasts best interest right now, most importantly his." He was starting to feel responsible for Bryant, not like that was a rare occurrence, but this was different. Bryant was a seemingly simple beast that held before him one of the most complicated puzzles the dark squirrel had seen.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on March 13, 2014, 04:52:12 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on March 13, 2014, 04:52:12 PM
Arya nodded, and stepped in and shut the door. "He's seems simple, but really isn't." She mused, thinking about when she'd first seen him. She shuddered. "I just hope he doesn'tr get his blood up. He tries not too, because it can turn out very nasty." She said quietly, walking along.
OOC: I'm hurrying this along so that it can be night soon. I hope no one minds.
OOC: I'm hurrying this along so that it can be night soon. I hope no one minds.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on March 17, 2014, 02:25:13 PM
Post by: rachel25 on March 17, 2014, 02:25:13 PM
Jantar opened a draw pull of poisons, she took three bottles out, one full of wolfbane, one full of hemlock., and the other full of nightshade. "Some of this mixed up with some wine, and he'll be as stiff as a board by morning."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on March 17, 2014, 05:46:49 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on March 17, 2014, 05:46:49 PM
OOC: Nightshade's a pretty deadly poison too. ;)
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on March 18, 2014, 02:21:56 PM
Post by: rachel25 on March 18, 2014, 02:21:56 PM
OOC: Oh, yeah, I forgot about that one. Why thankee!
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on March 18, 2014, 05:13:01 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on March 18, 2014, 05:13:01 PM
OOC: You're welcome! Have you seen Han?
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on March 20, 2014, 05:33:14 PM
Post by: rachel25 on March 20, 2014, 05:33:14 PM
OOC: I haven't seen anybody. ::)
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on March 20, 2014, 07:22:29 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on March 20, 2014, 07:22:29 PM
OOC: Ha ha. Seem his posts? How come no one's posting? I guess I'll have to start us off again....
BIC: Bryant groaned, then woke up.
BIC: Bryant groaned, then woke up.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on March 20, 2014, 07:33:03 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on March 20, 2014, 07:33:03 PM
OOC: He is in a bed now.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on March 20, 2014, 08:04:10 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on March 20, 2014, 08:04:10 PM
OOC: Whoops! Better now?
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on March 20, 2014, 09:12:09 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on March 20, 2014, 09:12:09 PM
Vatra Went over to him "Are you Ok you hit your head tell me how many finger am I holding up," She said holding up her paw.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on March 21, 2014, 12:01:15 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on March 21, 2014, 12:01:15 AM
Ervoyce was leaning against a wall that was just around the corner from the entrance to the rather vegetated entrance. He turned slightly as he heard Bryant groan, but chose to let Vatra have a go. The white squirrel seemed to have little interest in his words, strange but that was how things were at this time. He listened intently on the happenings in the other room.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on March 21, 2014, 05:34:39 PM
Post by: rachel25 on March 21, 2014, 05:34:39 PM
Zanga woke up, it was early evening, or late afternoon, whatever you chose to call it. His neck was stiff, and his back in agony. Zanga began to click his joints back into place.
OOC: I guess after all that's happened it'll be late afternoon. But if you want, I can change that.
OOC: I guess after all that's happened it'll be late afternoon. But if you want, I can change that.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on March 21, 2014, 05:37:34 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on March 21, 2014, 05:37:34 PM
"Um, three?" Bryant asked, then noticed something. There was no sign of the black squirrel. "Hey, where's Ervoyce?"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on March 21, 2014, 05:56:21 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on March 21, 2014, 05:56:21 PM
"He left to get the stuff," Vatra lied "We still need a ghost this is our best chance to get our home back. Every one here is one edge there are vermin in the woods and we are all on the run. I promise you then are not normally like that. Once we get the abbey back you would defiantly have a place there and you would be welcomed. I know it takes a little for the dibbuns to warm up to new creatures but you are such a nice person that if you give them a chance I am sure they will adore you,"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on March 21, 2014, 07:56:29 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on March 21, 2014, 07:56:29 PM
"Oh, yes. Me, the laughingstock." Bryant muttered, turning onto his side, but not so much that he couldn't see Vatra.
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Arya came up to Ervocye and tapped him onm the shoulder. "How is he?" She whispered, jerking her head toward the room.
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Arya came up to Ervocye and tapped him onm the shoulder. "How is he?" She whispered, jerking her head toward the room.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on March 21, 2014, 08:22:56 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on March 21, 2014, 08:22:56 PM
"There not like that! they want you as a friend but only if you let them. Look at us we are all different and strange in one way or another. I once new a hedgehog who lost his spikes. And there was not to long ago two foreigners they wore strange cloths and spoke a different language. Even when they talked in a way that I could understand they sounded strange. Then there's me I attack people when I get mad! Yet none of us were turned away. Nobody is really acting like themselves now we all have been very stressed and scared and on edge. Don't blame them if they are suspicious at first. Don't let other people control who you are! and don't you dare desert us when we need you the most! That is being selfish, That is what you are if you leave A selfish cowered!" Vatra said her voice rising near the end She was feeling angry and hot and her vision was blurred. She took long deep breaths trying to calm her self then said in a whisper for that was all she could manage at the moment "Please don't do that to me..."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on March 21, 2014, 08:31:20 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on March 21, 2014, 08:31:20 PM
"You ATTACK people?" Bryant said, then saw the red mist in Vatra's eyes. He started to get a little scared. Maybe this squirrelmaid wasn't for him. Maybe Ervoyce could have her....He shook his head, getting rid of those thoughts, and heard her whisper. "Alright, I'll stay long enough to help you get your home back, but then I'm off." He warned, slowly inching his way away from Vatra. Hey, if the squirrel attacked people when she got mad, he didn't want to get too close right now.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on March 21, 2014, 08:58:11 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on March 21, 2014, 08:58:11 PM
"I... I used to," Vatra said quietly starring blankly at the floor she backed away towards the wall. I thought I had that under control... why... will I never be free! I have just made it worse? I have a monster a monster on the inside fighting constantly to get out will I never be rid of it! Why do I have to live in fear of hurting my friends? My hole life my whole life... She felt the wall behind her and slid down to the floor. Tears welling up in her eyes and a voice shouting in her head
"You think your life is hard yet its not you have not felt what I have felt. The fight, the pain, the loss, The constant fight, every waking moment, to keep the monster inside. Afraid to feel cuz if you do some one might get hurt, the lose of a loved one, The Fire inside the terrible fire The pain and the furry and the worst part is is that I actually enjoyed it." Vatra said in a sob covering her face with her paws.
"You think your life is hard yet its not you have not felt what I have felt. The fight, the pain, the loss, The constant fight, every waking moment, to keep the monster inside. Afraid to feel cuz if you do some one might get hurt, the lose of a loved one, The Fire inside the terrible fire The pain and the furry and the worst part is is that I actually enjoyed it." Vatra said in a sob covering her face with her paws.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on March 21, 2014, 11:13:06 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on March 21, 2014, 11:13:06 PM
Ervoyce was getting increasingly on edge, "Not well it seems, though by appearance it would seem Bryant is sticking around." Though he knew now was not the most preferable to for intervention, the heated situation needed some ice. Pushing himself off the wall he entered the doorway, "How's the head sunshine? Sister just left a minute ago, would it be helpful for me to go snag." While he was speaking to Bryant he sneaked a look at Vatra to get her attention. His body was turned so that only Vatra would see the movements of his left hand, which he raised and lowered slowly and gently, while making his breathing slightly more obvious to encourage his friend to take deep breaths, emotions could be stirred faster when they were getting fatigued, and breathing always helped to even this out.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on March 22, 2014, 05:48:29 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on March 22, 2014, 05:48:29 PM
"Oh, haha! Very funny, I'm sure. Sunshine gets a little old." Bryant said, rolling his eyes. He'd heard them all; Sunshine was a commonly used one because, it was joked, he could light up a room by walking into it with his fur. "No, I'm fine. Where's that stuff you were going to get?" He asked, getting straight to the point. He suddenly connected the dots. Vatra had Bloodwrath. Oh, geez. What in the name of nuts have I gotten myself into? He wondered, then sat up. Arya peeped in and saw Vatra on the floor, Bryant rolling his eyes and sitting up, and Ervoyce doing something with his paw. She shrugged; The two of them were close. He helped calm her down, and she didn't. Simple. She walked in and patted Vatra on the shoulder to show that she had friends available to talk to, ready to help and support. "Hey, Bryant. Don't give us a scare like that again!" In an undertone, she asked Vatra, "You okay? Remember to relax, and let the blood in your head go down." She hoped that would help, but she didn't really know. Vatra didn't really talk to her about that sort of stuff.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on March 22, 2014, 08:02:39 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on March 22, 2014, 08:02:39 PM
Vattra looked up when Ervoyce entered the room. She saw what he was doing (and what he meant) with his paw and started to take some deep breaths. Then Arya came over and asked her if she was Ok.
"I'm... I'm fine, Just tiered. I thought that I had that under control but..." She said getting up "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to scare you like that..." She said to Bryant biting her lip. "We are both two very messed up squirrels together we make one normal person," She said but more to lighten the mood than anything else.
"I'm... I'm fine, Just tiered. I thought that I had that under control but..." She said getting up "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to scare you like that..." She said to Bryant biting her lip. "We are both two very messed up squirrels together we make one normal person," She said but more to lighten the mood than anything else.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on March 22, 2014, 08:39:22 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on March 22, 2014, 08:39:22 PM
Ervoyce, was puzzled for a second, until he realized what Bryant thought he was saying, "Oh, that's not what I meant. Sunshine is quite often what I refer to a beast as after they've woken up."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on March 22, 2014, 09:27:15 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on March 22, 2014, 09:27:15 PM
"Ya he says that all the time," Vatra said.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on March 23, 2014, 05:16:19 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on March 23, 2014, 05:16:19 PM
"Ah. But you still didn't answer my question. Where's the stuff?" Bryant said, looking at Ervoyce quizzically. When Vatra had said, "We are both two very messed up squirrels together we make one normal person," He laughed, surprising himself. His laugh was very unused, and rather deep. It was unused because he was rather embarrassed by it, and he blushed slightly.
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Arya raised her eyebrows, but let it go. If Vatra didn't want to talk, that was fine. Arya wouldn't press her; She knew Vatra was a little......Flammable, you could say. She slipped quietly out when Bryant asked his question again, to go and get some air, and saw Russina, who, it couldn't be denied, was getting a little strange in the head after leaving the Abbey. "Hello, Mother Abbess!"
"Hullo, you young whippersnapper." Russina replied, looking puzzled at this familiar young squirrelmaid in front of. She then nodded, and walked away. Arya was flabbergasted at the mouse's behavior. It was almost like she hadn't recognized her!
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Arya raised her eyebrows, but let it go. If Vatra didn't want to talk, that was fine. Arya wouldn't press her; She knew Vatra was a little......Flammable, you could say. She slipped quietly out when Bryant asked his question again, to go and get some air, and saw Russina, who, it couldn't be denied, was getting a little strange in the head after leaving the Abbey. "Hello, Mother Abbess!"
"Hullo, you young whippersnapper." Russina replied, looking puzzled at this familiar young squirrelmaid in front of. She then nodded, and walked away. Arya was flabbergasted at the mouse's behavior. It was almost like she hadn't recognized her!
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on March 24, 2014, 10:20:50 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on March 24, 2014, 10:20:50 PM
Vatra laughed a little too, glad that the tension was over. She noticed that Bryant was getting suspicious and kept asking where the stuff was. Thinking quickly she smacked her forehead and said "Oh I forgot you don't have the key to the chest. Don't worry I'll go get them," She said giving Ervoyce a wink that Bryant couldn't see and slipped out of the room before anyone could argue.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on March 25, 2014, 05:31:28 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on March 25, 2014, 05:31:28 PM
"Were you really getting the stuff?" Bryant asked Ervoyce, thinking that maybe he'd listened in.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on March 26, 2014, 04:42:38 PM
Post by: rachel25 on March 26, 2014, 04:42:38 PM
Zanga had decided that maybe this would be a good chance to break in now. The guards were gone, and he could easily get in, then maybe hide himself till it was properly dark.
Zanga edged himself as far down the branch towards the wall as he could, then leapt. He had underestimated how far the wall really was, he only just caught hold of the parapet. He smashed into the wall, which knocked all the breath out of him. He hung there for a while making sure no one had heard him, then pulled himself onto the wall, the ran down the wallsteps. He looked frantically around for somewhere to hide. The orchard! He could hide there.
Zanga ran off towards the Orchard, and hide behind some bushes, breathing heavily. Not long now fox, not long now.
Zanga edged himself as far down the branch towards the wall as he could, then leapt. He had underestimated how far the wall really was, he only just caught hold of the parapet. He smashed into the wall, which knocked all the breath out of him. He hung there for a while making sure no one had heard him, then pulled himself onto the wall, the ran down the wallsteps. He looked frantically around for somewhere to hide. The orchard! He could hide there.
Zanga ran off towards the Orchard, and hide behind some bushes, breathing heavily. Not long now fox, not long now.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on March 26, 2014, 08:10:57 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on March 26, 2014, 08:10:57 PM
OOC: Can I PP a weasel or something that goes into the Orchard, and finds him? Of course the vermin's be killed quickly; I just think it might be nice to interact with another character.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on March 27, 2014, 08:03:31 PM
Post by: rachel25 on March 27, 2014, 08:03:31 PM
OOC: Feel free. ::)
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on March 28, 2014, 10:51:56 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on March 28, 2014, 10:51:56 PM
OOC: Okay!
BIC: A weasel named Drugo was feeling a little hungry, so he decided to go get some of that fruit from that Orchard place. He walked out of the Abbey, and walked for a few minutes, silently, thinking. He saw some good-looking pears on a bush (They're really reed currants; couldn't resist) and strolled over.
BIC: A weasel named Drugo was feeling a little hungry, so he decided to go get some of that fruit from that Orchard place. He walked out of the Abbey, and walked for a few minutes, silently, thinking. He saw some good-looking pears on a bush (They're really reed currants; couldn't resist) and strolled over.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on March 29, 2014, 12:08:28 AM
Post by: Faiyloe on March 29, 2014, 12:08:28 AM
OOC: Pineapples don't grow in redwall... Also I think Now would be a good time to skip to the haunting.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on March 29, 2014, 04:46:38 PM
Post by: rachel25 on March 29, 2014, 04:46:38 PM
Zanga saw a runty looking weasel walk over to his bush, he was right in front of him. He might see him, Zanga drew his sword, and then plunged it into the weasel's stomach, then jumped up, and slit his throat. (OOC: I won't go into detail since I've upset people doing so in other RPs ::))
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on March 29, 2014, 04:52:12 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on March 29, 2014, 04:52:12 PM
Drugo was surprised to see an otter jump up in front of him. Especially when he killed him. He managed one "Wha?" The dropped dead, a puzzled look on his face. All he had wanted was some food.
OOC: Fixed it, and I think that haunting time RIGHT NOW sounds good.
OOC: Fixed it, and I think that haunting time RIGHT NOW sounds good.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on March 29, 2014, 04:54:33 PM
Post by: rachel25 on March 29, 2014, 04:54:33 PM
Zanga cleaned his weapons off on the weasels carcass, and dragged it under the bush, then decided it was time to get inside. So he set off to find a good place to enter the Abbey where he would be unseen.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on April 04, 2014, 05:36:09 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on April 04, 2014, 05:36:09 PM
OOC: I am just going to do the jump than. I know there will a bit of PPing and assumption going on but I can change thins if anyone wants me to.
BIC: It had been several hours since the infirmary. The sun had just set and the world was coated in in a blanket of gray the remnants of light clinging to the air even after the sun had gone not wanting to let go just yet. Vatra Crouched in the woods next to Ervoyce going over the plan in her head. The nerves where getting to her. Why am I nervous? I am never nervous. She thought. She wanted to do something it was probably all this sneaking around that was getting under her skin.
BIC: It had been several hours since the infirmary. The sun had just set and the world was coated in in a blanket of gray the remnants of light clinging to the air even after the sun had gone not wanting to let go just yet. Vatra Crouched in the woods next to Ervoyce going over the plan in her head. The nerves where getting to her. Why am I nervous? I am never nervous. She thought. She wanted to do something it was probably all this sneaking around that was getting under her skin.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 04, 2014, 06:52:35 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 04, 2014, 06:52:35 PM
OOC: Finally! A post! I didn't really want to start it off, in case I did something wrong.....
BIC: Bryant crept down from a tree, and gave the "All clear" signal. He started to get into his costume, and quickly grew exasperated. He muttered a curse, then managed to get it on. He twisted and tore the patch off his tail, and Ta-da! He was good to go.
BIC: Bryant crept down from a tree, and gave the "All clear" signal. He started to get into his costume, and quickly grew exasperated. He muttered a curse, then managed to get it on. He twisted and tore the patch off his tail, and Ta-da! He was good to go.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on April 05, 2014, 05:58:26 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on April 05, 2014, 05:58:26 AM
Ervoyce gave a robin call to signal that he was moving in. There were 3 visible guards but there would most likely be other beasts around. Adjusting the newly finished gear, the squirrel blew on his paws and rubbed them together before leaping to the wall from a outcropping a ways down from the guards. Hanging off of the outside of the battlements, he checked for others... He waited a short time for the small group that was hanging close enough to disperse before signaling again. This was to Vatra, a signal to get ready to dispose of the wallguards, Round two has begun vermin, Northern steel will be the flavor of the night.
OOC: How I see this going down is we both grab one from behind, I can throw a knife into the final one's throat to silence his final cry.
Is this all okay with everyone? Trying to keep the RP moving.
OOC: How I see this going down is we both grab one from behind, I can throw a knife into the final one's throat to silence his final cry.
Is this all okay with everyone? Trying to keep the RP moving.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on April 05, 2014, 01:27:48 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on April 05, 2014, 01:27:48 PM
Vatra herd the first signal and leaped into action all previous feelings gone. She jumped from from the tree to the wall she stayed there clinging to the out side of the battlements till she heard his second call. The with a small smile she slipped noiselessly on to the wall top. Bryant had martins sword so instead of that Vatra had a nice dirk which she had taken off a weasel. She was not planing to use it however. If every thing went well she would not need it.
OOC: Also We need Bryant to start his haunting out in front on the gates (You have martins sword) oh and Arya can use one of the whistle for sound affects. (Bryant doesn't need to talk.)
OOC: Also We need Bryant to start his haunting out in front on the gates (You have martins sword) oh and Arya can use one of the whistle for sound affects. (Bryant doesn't need to talk.)
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on April 05, 2014, 04:59:55 PM
Post by: rachel25 on April 05, 2014, 04:59:55 PM
Zanga made his way through the dark, quite, empty, hallways of Redwall Abbey. He was trying to find Grund's room, but this wasn't as easy it sounded. The Abbey was huge, and Zanga had to be careful, there was the occasional guard.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 06, 2014, 09:00:44 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 06, 2014, 09:00:44 PM
OOC: Fine by me. So, Bryant has MArtin's Sword, and Arya has a whistle for sound effects. Oh, and Bryant starts haunting by Main Gate.
BIC: Arya heard the first signal, and started blowing one of Bryant's whistles, and saw that it attracted the guards' attention. Then Bryant made his appearance. He walked slowly to the Main Gates, and then started walking back and forth, and making sure his tail showed plenty. He could barely resist a snicker, watching the beasts on top of the walls teeth chatter.
BIC: Arya heard the first signal, and started blowing one of Bryant's whistles, and saw that it attracted the guards' attention. Then Bryant made his appearance. He walked slowly to the Main Gates, and then started walking back and forth, and making sure his tail showed plenty. He could barely resist a snicker, watching the beasts on top of the walls teeth chatter.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on April 06, 2014, 10:05:11 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on April 06, 2014, 10:05:11 PM
Vatra came up behind one of the guards as saw that Ervoyce had done the same. She nodded to him and then pushed her rat off the wall top.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on April 07, 2014, 02:17:09 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on April 07, 2014, 02:17:09 AM
Ervoyce waited for Vatra to make her move so the middle guard wouldn't know what was happening behind him. As the first guard fell, the dark squirrel grabbed the weasel by the neck, threw a knife into the other vermin's neck, and snapped the one in his paws. He threw the two bodies over the wall and motioned Bryant to move up to the gate with a small white handkerchief. He made his way to the gate and started attaching fishing line to it.
OOC: Okay, so Vatra and I are both dark furred, plus I'm wearing the camouflage stuff. We could attract attention with ghostly noises, then open the door slowly while starting the outer edges of the gate on fire (not enough to reveal the hoax, but enough to scare the living night lights out of the vermin).
OOC: Okay, so Vatra and I are both dark furred, plus I'm wearing the camouflage stuff. We could attract attention with ghostly noises, then open the door slowly while starting the outer edges of the gate on fire (not enough to reveal the hoax, but enough to scare the living night lights out of the vermin).
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on April 07, 2014, 02:29:58 PM
Post by: rachel25 on April 07, 2014, 02:29:58 PM
OOC: And maybe even Zanga. :D I'm gonna love doing his reaction to the whole thing.
BIC: Zanga made his way up a flight of stairs, he noticed two guards standing outside a door. The only weapons they were carrying, that Zanga could see, were spears. Zanga loaded up his sling, this wasn't going to be easy. He could kill the first guard without much trouble, but what could he do to stop the second raising the alarm?
BIC: Zanga made his way up a flight of stairs, he noticed two guards standing outside a door. The only weapons they were carrying, that Zanga could see, were spears. Zanga loaded up his sling, this wasn't going to be easy. He could kill the first guard without much trouble, but what could he do to stop the second raising the alarm?
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 07, 2014, 06:15:47 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 07, 2014, 06:15:47 PM
OOC: Yeah, sounds good. Hey, am I right that this is going to go on for more than just this one night? ;)
BIC: Bryant saw the hanky, and flicked his tail twice to the right, and three times to the left, a signal to Arya to switch whistles, to an even eerier one, which he'd help with. Nothing major, just a few "Leave the Abbey, or die!" types of things. Oh, they weren't going to die anything to follow out the threats, it woiuld just be fun, and it might even cause a few to desert.
OOC: Hope that's OK.
BIC: Bryant saw the hanky, and flicked his tail twice to the right, and three times to the left, a signal to Arya to switch whistles, to an even eerier one, which he'd help with. Nothing major, just a few "Leave the Abbey, or die!" types of things. Oh, they weren't going to die anything to follow out the threats, it woiuld just be fun, and it might even cause a few to desert.
OOC: Hope that's OK.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on April 08, 2014, 05:52:15 PM
Post by: rachel25 on April 08, 2014, 05:52:15 PM
Zanga had spent quite a lot of time working out what to do, but now he was sure it would work.
Zanga whirled his sling, then sent the stone flying down the full length of the corridor, past the two guards. The both looked around, confused. They hadn't properly seen the sling stone in the dark, but they had seen something.
"I'll go check it out." One guard said. They sent off down the corridor.
Once he was out of sight, Zanga loaded up his sling again, and fired. The guard clutched at his throat, then fell to the floor, dead.
Zanga ran down the corridor, then crouched down, the first guard was coming back. Zanga was sure he hadn't seen him. The guard reached the door, and almost fell over the dead guard. He was about to cry out in shock, when Zanga looped his sling around the guards neck. Zanga was strong, and it didn't take long to strangle the guard. He too now lay dead.
Zanga hide the two bodies in a nearby empty room, then walked up the door which they had been guarding.
"Sweet dreams, fox."
Zanga whirled his sling, then sent the stone flying down the full length of the corridor, past the two guards. The both looked around, confused. They hadn't properly seen the sling stone in the dark, but they had seen something.
"I'll go check it out." One guard said. They sent off down the corridor.
Once he was out of sight, Zanga loaded up his sling again, and fired. The guard clutched at his throat, then fell to the floor, dead.
Zanga ran down the corridor, then crouched down, the first guard was coming back. Zanga was sure he hadn't seen him. The guard reached the door, and almost fell over the dead guard. He was about to cry out in shock, when Zanga looped his sling around the guards neck. Zanga was strong, and it didn't take long to strangle the guard. He too now lay dead.
Zanga hide the two bodies in a nearby empty room, then walked up the door which they had been guarding.
"Sweet dreams, fox."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on April 08, 2014, 09:47:22 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on April 08, 2014, 09:47:22 PM
Vatra lowered the fishing hook keeping it even with Ervoyce's. She looked over at him and grind. She was making a difference and staying calm and in control at the same time. This was actually going to work. Vatra had covered the silver streak on her head with soot and her and Ervoyce blended perfectly with the night. She hooked the end of her line to the gate and nodded to Ervoyce.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on April 09, 2014, 05:31:00 PM
Post by: rachel25 on April 09, 2014, 05:31:00 PM
Jantar was also sneaking down the dark halls of Redwall Abbey. She was heading to Grund's room. She had chosen this night to kill him. Just a small cut with a dagger covered in adder's venom, and he'd be as stiff as a board.
As Jantar approached Grund's room she was a little confused, where were the guards? The guards worked for her, and were going to let her in, but where were they? She opened the door slowly, and peeked inside, the room was empty except for Grund's huge form, sprawled across the bed. Jantar walked in, and closed the door. She went over to the bed, Grund was a heavy sleeper, even more so after drinking so much wine. He wouldn't awake even if she was wearing metal boots, and jumped across the floor, beating a drum.
As Jantar approached she noticed two things, one the window was open, and two, Grund wasn't snoring. He always snored, so loudly that the walls shook. But now he was as silent as.......death.
The mood shone through the window, and Jantar could see a dark stain on Grund's covers. She reached out, and touched it. It was wet, and sticky. It was blood. She pulled off the covers, and saw with great surprise, a deep stab wound, straight through Grund's heart.
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Zanga walked quickly, but quietly through the Abbey gardens. He was looking for a wallgate to get out through before heading back to Brockhall. It was then he heard an eerie whistling sound. It sent a shiver down his spine. He looked around him, trying to see where the sound was coming from.
As Jantar approached Grund's room she was a little confused, where were the guards? The guards worked for her, and were going to let her in, but where were they? She opened the door slowly, and peeked inside, the room was empty except for Grund's huge form, sprawled across the bed. Jantar walked in, and closed the door. She went over to the bed, Grund was a heavy sleeper, even more so after drinking so much wine. He wouldn't awake even if she was wearing metal boots, and jumped across the floor, beating a drum.
As Jantar approached she noticed two things, one the window was open, and two, Grund wasn't snoring. He always snored, so loudly that the walls shook. But now he was as silent as.......death.
The mood shone through the window, and Jantar could see a dark stain on Grund's covers. She reached out, and touched it. It was wet, and sticky. It was blood. She pulled off the covers, and saw with great surprise, a deep stab wound, straight through Grund's heart.
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Zanga walked quickly, but quietly through the Abbey gardens. He was looking for a wallgate to get out through before heading back to Brockhall. It was then he heard an eerie whistling sound. It sent a shiver down his spine. He looked around him, trying to see where the sound was coming from.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on April 09, 2014, 06:56:12 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on April 09, 2014, 06:56:12 PM
The piercing whistle went off, and Ervoyce nodded to Vatra. He started to slowly open his side of the gate. As Bryant's wraith-like form started to become visible, Ervoyce swung a small canister of cooking oil to make an arcing blotch on the wooden divide. Seconds later it burst into flame as he quickly lit the flammable material.
OOC: By now I'm assuming that there's a rather large crowd.
OOC: By now I'm assuming that there's a rather large crowd.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 09, 2014, 07:01:56 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 09, 2014, 07:01:56 PM
OOC: Ayte.
BIC: Bryant started going in, slowly, trying to make it seem like he was floating. Then, the gates burst into flames, and he started moaning, "Lllleeeeeeeaaaaavvvvvveeee theeeeeee Aaaabbbeeeeeeeeyyyyy, ooooor faaaace deestrucionnnnnnnnn"
BIC: Bryant started going in, slowly, trying to make it seem like he was floating. Then, the gates burst into flames, and he started moaning, "Lllleeeeeeeaaaaavvvvvveeee theeeeeee Aaaabbbeeeeeeeeyyyyy, ooooor faaaace deestrucionnnnnnnnn"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on April 09, 2014, 10:13:01 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on April 09, 2014, 10:13:01 PM
Vatra opened her side in sink with Ervoyce and When Bryant stated moaning she almost giggled but bit her lip and made a strait face.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on April 10, 2014, 05:52:52 PM
Post by: rachel25 on April 10, 2014, 05:52:52 PM
Zanga approached where the noise was coming from. He hide behind a tree as a large crowd of vermin came into view.
Zanga tried to see what they were all gaping at. It was some sort of floating white thing. Zanga didn't believe in ghost, and was therefore only confused at the sight of the strange thing, but then the gates burst into flames. Zanga then understood, this was Arya, Vatra, and Ervoyce's doing. But he was a little confused, how had Ervoyce made his tail look like that? And it didn't sound like Ervoyce. They must have got some help, or something.
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Jantar ran from the room, she was going to use this to her advantage. A terrible attack from the woodlanders, they'd murdered Grund! Jantar giggled to herself, before starting up terrible screaming, and wailing, "HE'S DEAD! THE CHIEFS DEAD! THE WOODLANDERS MURDERED HIM!"
Vermin came running out of their rooms, many of them only half dressed, sleepy, and confused. When they had been awakened by their leader's second in command screaming something about murder, and woodlanders, they assumed they were under attack. But then one of them looked out of a window, "What's going on by the gate?" He asked, rather loudly.
Zanga tried to see what they were all gaping at. It was some sort of floating white thing. Zanga didn't believe in ghost, and was therefore only confused at the sight of the strange thing, but then the gates burst into flames. Zanga then understood, this was Arya, Vatra, and Ervoyce's doing. But he was a little confused, how had Ervoyce made his tail look like that? And it didn't sound like Ervoyce. They must have got some help, or something.
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Jantar ran from the room, she was going to use this to her advantage. A terrible attack from the woodlanders, they'd murdered Grund! Jantar giggled to herself, before starting up terrible screaming, and wailing, "HE'S DEAD! THE CHIEFS DEAD! THE WOODLANDERS MURDERED HIM!"
Vermin came running out of their rooms, many of them only half dressed, sleepy, and confused. When they had been awakened by their leader's second in command screaming something about murder, and woodlanders, they assumed they were under attack. But then one of them looked out of a window, "What's going on by the gate?" He asked, rather loudly.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 10, 2014, 10:21:07 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 10, 2014, 10:21:07 PM
Bryant moaned again, "Llllllleeeeeeeeaaaavvvvvveeeee tthhheeeeeeeee Aaaaabbbeeeeeeyy noooooowwwww, ooooorrrr beeeeeee kiiiiiiiiiiiillllllllllllllllllleeeeee byyylauuuuuughingggggggg woooooooodlaaaaandersssssssss." And then one of the ferrets screamed, "Not the woodlanders!!!! I was ataacked by a squirrelmaid dripping blood who should have been dead!" Then he fled out the gate, and he would have been terrified to know that he passed undder the tree that the squirrelmaid who'd attacked him and shgould be dead was in. Arya giggled to herself, then heard someone screaming, "HE'S DEAD! THE CHIEFS DEAD! THE WOODLANDERS MURDERED HIM!" and then blew three blasts on one quiet whistle, then resumed her other one. The other whistle was designed by Bryant to use as a signal, in case he was in a situation sort of like this one, and needed a signal for "Retreat!"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on April 12, 2014, 05:23:03 PM
Post by: rachel25 on April 12, 2014, 05:23:03 PM
Through the crowded vermin a young weasel walked up to Jantar. Unlike the others, he was fully dressed, and looked like he'd been awake for hours. He stood right next to her, and whispered in her ear, "Why did you shout out? I thought your plan was just to kill him, and let him be found the next morning?"
"It was, but it seems the woodlanders got to him first, he's been stabbed through the heart."
"Is that bad?"
"No, its perfect. Now we have someone to blame for his death."
"What about the creature by the gate, the one posing as a ghost?"
"He must be a diversion, go, and deal with him, and any other woodlander you see."
"Yes, milady."
The young weasel, who's name was, Raphael nodded, and walked away. He went to an upstairs window, and opened it. He loaded up his bow, and aimed it at the ghost. Just before he fired, he noticed an otter hiding behind a tree. The one who killed Grund maybe?
Raphael changed his target, and aimed at the otter.
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Zanga was hard pressed not to burst out laughing, the vermin looked truly terrified. He decided to leave, he didn't want to laugh, and give himself away. He was just turning to leave, when he left a sudden pain, in his back. Zanga looked down, and saw the very point of an arrow sticking out of his chest. He opened his mouth, and blood dripped out. He staggered sideways, then collapsed, dead.
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Raphael nodded pleased, the arrow had almost come out the other side of the otter. He reloaded, and aimed at the ghost again.
"It was, but it seems the woodlanders got to him first, he's been stabbed through the heart."
"Is that bad?"
"No, its perfect. Now we have someone to blame for his death."
"What about the creature by the gate, the one posing as a ghost?"
"He must be a diversion, go, and deal with him, and any other woodlander you see."
"Yes, milady."
The young weasel, who's name was, Raphael nodded, and walked away. He went to an upstairs window, and opened it. He loaded up his bow, and aimed it at the ghost. Just before he fired, he noticed an otter hiding behind a tree. The one who killed Grund maybe?
Raphael changed his target, and aimed at the otter.
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Zanga was hard pressed not to burst out laughing, the vermin looked truly terrified. He decided to leave, he didn't want to laugh, and give himself away. He was just turning to leave, when he left a sudden pain, in his back. Zanga looked down, and saw the very point of an arrow sticking out of his chest. He opened his mouth, and blood dripped out. He staggered sideways, then collapsed, dead.
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Raphael nodded pleased, the arrow had almost come out the other side of the otter. He reloaded, and aimed at the ghost again.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on April 12, 2014, 05:44:14 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on April 12, 2014, 05:44:14 PM
OOC:What! you killed him :o
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on April 12, 2014, 05:51:55 PM
Post by: rachel25 on April 12, 2014, 05:51:55 PM
OOC: I came up with that idea yesterday hovering. I can't believe I just did that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :o
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on April 12, 2014, 11:19:03 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on April 12, 2014, 11:19:03 PM
OOC: And how the heck did they know it was a ruse? Vermin are superstitious, many of the strongest were brought down by there belief in ghosts and such like, there's absolutely no way they could have known. This just doesn't seem like fair RP'ing.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on April 13, 2014, 02:12:10 AM
Post by: Faiyloe on April 13, 2014, 02:12:10 AM
OOC: Remember it was the sear. Sears are either very superstitious (If they really have the gift) Or not at all and are just good actors. If that is the case I think Jantar was clever enough to figure it out. The others however are not and even if Jantar tries to convince them otherwise they will still be scared out of there whits. Also Rachel the new character you introduce I don't think Han Accepted him yet.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: PoisonOakpaw on April 13, 2014, 05:46:33 AM
Post by: PoisonOakpaw on April 13, 2014, 05:46:33 AM
Hi there everyone! Can I jump in with you guys? I meant to play a long time ago, but got a little sick. =) Hope you all are doing good. Take care.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on April 13, 2014, 01:03:06 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on April 13, 2014, 01:03:06 PM
OOC: Hi there Oakpaw Did you make a character? Also when Talking as your self and not as your character you should type OOC (Out Of Character) and when you are done talking and would like to go back to your character you Type BIC (Back In Character).
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on April 13, 2014, 04:40:07 PM
Post by: rachel25 on April 13, 2014, 04:40:07 PM
Quote from: danflorreguba on April 12, 2014, 11:19:03 PMOOC: Jantar isn't superstitious, and Raphael just does what she tells him to do. Also Grund being stabbed made Jantar suspect something was up. And it was my character that got killed, and I'm not gonna kill Bryant, he can get away easily.
OOC: And how the heck did they know it was a ruse? Vermin are superstitious, many of the strongest were brought down by there belief in ghosts and such like, there's absolutely no way they could have known. This just doesn't seem like fair RP'ing.
Quote from: Faiyloe on April 13, 2014, 02:12:10 AMExactly, and Jantar acts at being a seer, I think I mentioned that in her app. And I know Raphael isn't accepted yet, but I just got so excited, and I wanted to do that bit. I won't use him again till Han gets on, and accepts him.
OOC: Remember it was the sear. Sears are either very superstitious (If they really have the gift) Or not at all and are just good actors. If that is the case I think Jantar was clever enough to figure it out. The others however are not and even if Jantar tries to convince them otherwise they will still be scared out of there whits. Also Rachel the new character you introduce I don't think Han Accepted him yet.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: PoisonOakpaw on April 14, 2014, 05:40:17 AM
Post by: PoisonOakpaw on April 14, 2014, 05:40:17 AM
OOC
Major Oakpaw the Gallant at your services.
Poison Oakpaw, a legend in his own mind is a frequent Abbey visitor and terror of the abbey kitchen. Clumsy and a notorious sleep walker to boot there is never a dull moment when he is around. Confident to the extreme he is a flop eared gentleman's gentleman and beloved by all in the abbey and at Salamandastron.
Oakpaw is well known for leading a solo midnight charge from a thicket of poison oak straight into a marauding band of utterly stunned sea rat slavers. There are still conflicting stories, but even though he returned a hero in a nightie he swears he wasn't sleepwalking.
For his selfless deed Oakpaw was promoted back to Major for the third time since losing it most recently during the now famous Salamandastron soufflé disaster and nature awarded him the worst case of poison oak in recorded history. Also from the daring midnight rescue came the nick name that would ruffle the old campaigners feathers for years to come.
Will this character be ok? I always like the rabbits the best. I'm new to this, should I just read up and jump in the mix? Thanks guys hope you are doing good.
Major Oakpaw the Gallant at your services.
Poison Oakpaw, a legend in his own mind is a frequent Abbey visitor and terror of the abbey kitchen. Clumsy and a notorious sleep walker to boot there is never a dull moment when he is around. Confident to the extreme he is a flop eared gentleman's gentleman and beloved by all in the abbey and at Salamandastron.
Oakpaw is well known for leading a solo midnight charge from a thicket of poison oak straight into a marauding band of utterly stunned sea rat slavers. There are still conflicting stories, but even though he returned a hero in a nightie he swears he wasn't sleepwalking.
For his selfless deed Oakpaw was promoted back to Major for the third time since losing it most recently during the now famous Salamandastron soufflé disaster and nature awarded him the worst case of poison oak in recorded history. Also from the daring midnight rescue came the nick name that would ruffle the old campaigners feathers for years to come.
Will this character be ok? I always like the rabbits the best. I'm new to this, should I just read up and jump in the mix? Thanks guys hope you are doing good.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 14, 2014, 06:03:05 AM
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 14, 2014, 06:03:05 AM
Quote from: rachel25 on April 12, 2014, 05:23:03 PM
Through the crowded vermin a young weasel walked up to Jantar. Unlike the others, he was fully dressed, and looked like he'd been awake for hours. He stood right next to her, and whispered in her ear, "Why did you shout out? I thought your plan was just to kill him, and let him be found the next morning?"
"It was, but it seems the woodlanders got to him first, he's been stabbed through the heart."
"Is that bad?"
"No, its perfect. Now we have someone to blame for his death."
"What about the creature by the gate, the one posing as a ghost?"
"He must be a diversion, go, and deal with him, and any other woodlander you see."
"Yes, milady."
The young weasel, who's name was, Raphael nodded, and walked away. He went to an upstairs window, and opened it. He loaded up his bow, and aimed it at the ghost. Just before he fired, he noticed an otter hiding behind a tree. The one who killed Grund maybe?
Raphael changed his target, and aimed at the otter.
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Zanga was hard pressed not to burst out laughing, the vermin looked truly terrified. He decided to leave, he didn't want to laugh, and give himself away. He was just turning to leave, when he left a sudden pain, in his back. Zanga looked down, and saw the very point of an arrow sticking out of his chest. He opened his mouth, and blood dripped out. He staggered sideways, then collapsed, dead.
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Raphael nodded pleased, the arrow had almost come out the other side of the otter. He reloaded, and aimed at the ghost again.
OOC YOU KILLED HIM!!!!!!! Now you better be prepared, for Arya has grief issues, remember?
BIC Bryant heard the low whistle, and then saw an otter collapse by a tree. He almost ran over, but instead he decided to go back over the walls in a little bit, and get the otter. He walked slowly back through the gate, almost being ran over by a ferret, and then he was out if the gates!
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on April 14, 2014, 01:14:06 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on April 14, 2014, 01:14:06 PM
Quote from: PoisonOakpaw on April 14, 2014, 05:40:17 AM
OOC
Major Oakpaw the Gallant at your services.
Poison Oakpaw, a legend in his own mind is a frequent Abbey visitor and terror of the abbey kitchen. Clumsy and a notorious sleep walker to boot there is never a dull moment when he is around. Confident to the extreme he is a flop eared gentleman's gentleman and beloved by all in the abbey and at Salamandastron.
Oakpaw is well known for leading a solo midnight charge from a thicket of poison oak straight into a marauding band of utterly stunned sea rat slavers. There are still conflicting stories, but even though he returned a hero in a nightie he swears he wasn't sleepwalking.
For his selfless deed Oakpaw was promoted back to Major for the third time since losing it most recently during the now famous Salamandastron soufflé disaster and nature awarded him the worst case of poison oak in recorded history. Also from the daring midnight rescue came the nick name that would ruffle the old campaigners feathers for years to come.
Will this character be ok? I always like the rabbits the best. I'm new to this, should I just read up and jump in the mix? Thanks guys hope you are doing good.
There is a character sheet in the OOC topic for this RP you would have to fill it out there and wait for Han to accept you.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on April 14, 2014, 06:16:21 PM
Post by: rachel25 on April 14, 2014, 06:16:21 PM
Jantar fought her way to a window, she wanted to see what was happening, everyone was panicking, one rat was crying!
She saw an otter go down with an arrow in his back, "Good old Raphael." She smiled.
OOC: Where's Han? I need him to accepted Raphael!
She saw an otter go down with an arrow in his back, "Good old Raphael." She smiled.
OOC: Where's Han? I need him to accepted Raphael!
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on April 14, 2014, 08:35:35 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on April 14, 2014, 08:35:35 PM
Ervoyce saw his compatriot fall. The sounds of the vermin cringing and screaming died away as he looked up slightly to see the coward who'd done the deed. Spotting him he pulled off the hood and veil section of the outfit and stared straight at the unfortunate beast, conveying his threat through his eyes. The coldness captured in those silver eyes radiated one simple fact. The vermin had just put a number on the days he had left to live.... And it wasn't a very large one at that. Making sure that his new target knew full well what he'd just gotten himself into, Ervoyce fanned the flames with his tail bringing in a cloud of smoke with the back draft. Using the cover to disappear, he made a hissing sound to call an end to the haunting. He doused the flames with a small amount of water, causing another flare of smoke as the gates were left to sizzle.
OOC: Only Ervoyce's head is visible in the darkness, and that was only for his threat. It's about time we leave, haunting's are only good if you DON'T drag them out.
OOC: Only Ervoyce's head is visible in the darkness, and that was only for his threat. It's about time we leave, haunting's are only good if you DON'T drag them out.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 14, 2014, 08:46:31 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 14, 2014, 08:46:31 PM
OOC Bryant went out the gates at my last post, or did you nit see that part?
BIC Arya saw Bryant come out of the gates, and then there was two big flares of smoke and Ervoyce. But where was Vatra? She bit her lip, hoping she'd get out OK.
BIC Arya saw Bryant come out of the gates, and then there was two big flares of smoke and Ervoyce. But where was Vatra? She bit her lip, hoping she'd get out OK.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on April 14, 2014, 09:42:45 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on April 14, 2014, 09:42:45 PM
Vatra had seen Zanga fall and her blood began to boil. Against better reason she ran along the wall top and down into the orchard She almost tripped over a dead weasel. She stopped and took his sword off of him and with the sword in one paw and her dirk in the other she crept around behind the frantic creatures in the dark and into the abbey. She wanted blood and blood would be spilled. There would be quite a few who would wander down a dark corridor and never see the light of day.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on April 15, 2014, 06:12:44 PM
Post by: rachel25 on April 15, 2014, 06:12:44 PM
OOC: HANNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BIC: Jantar watched as dark smoke went everywhere, why hadn't Raphael killed the ghost?
BIC: Jantar watched as dark smoke went everywhere, why hadn't Raphael killed the ghost?
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 17, 2014, 12:12:18 AM
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 17, 2014, 12:12:18 AM
Arya couldn't stand it anymore, and went over the wall to see where Vatra had gone, as she still hadn't come out the gates. She looked over at the Orchard and gasped. Time seemed to low. "No........" She whispered, then ran down the wall and flung herself the last few feet down, and raced over to Zanga's body, all the while murmuring, "No. No. No, he can't be...No. No. No, can't be..." And so on, and so forth. she shoved past a weasel, not even noticing him, nor he her. She flung herself down, and took his cold, lifeless paw and held it to her cheek. "Nooooo...." She said, then screamed a scream full of pain, loss, disbelief, grief and sorrow. It sounded like the screech of a wild and injured animal. She bent over in pain, hugging herself as if trying to keep herself together, sobbing wildly. More like bawling, actually, remembering the good times they'd had together: Zanga, his head in her lap, sleeping. Zangw, shoving her protesting self towards Ervoyce. Zanga, flashing her favourite grin at her. Zanga, Zanga, Zanga.
OOC Too dramatic? Arya a had always felt like Santa was part of her family. In other words, all she had left, and what about Bryant, Ervoyce, and Vatra, you may say? Bryant was a loner, and she never had known him well. And she'd always felt like a tag-along with Vatra and Ervoyce.
OOC Too dramatic? Arya a had always felt like Santa was part of her family. In other words, all she had left, and what about Bryant, Ervoyce, and Vatra, you may say? Bryant was a loner, and she never had known him well. And she'd always felt like a tag-along with Vatra and Ervoyce.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on April 17, 2014, 05:18:02 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on April 17, 2014, 05:18:02 PM
Vatra slipped threw the dark and came up behind a rat with a piece of rope. there was a muffled shriek and and he lay strangled on the floor. Vatra then crept off in to the dark again only to come up behind a stoat who promptly died with a stab to the back. The fire of blood was rushing threw her vain when she heard a blood curtailing cry. She recognized it as the sound of loss and grief and she felt as if some beast and stabbed her in the chest as a memory Shown clearly in her mind.
Alec lay in the loam his eyes looking into hers and he whispered her name "Kawalan... I... I Love you" His Eyes closed and She let out a shrieking cry of anguish.
Vatra swallowed hard and clenched her teeth and and fists and started towards the sound.
Alec lay in the loam his eyes looking into hers and he whispered her name "Kawalan... I... I Love you" His Eyes closed and She let out a shrieking cry of anguish.
Vatra swallowed hard and clenched her teeth and and fists and started towards the sound.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on April 17, 2014, 05:41:24 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on April 17, 2014, 05:41:24 PM
Ervoyce barely had time to hear the scream before he was turned around with the mask back on, he refused to lose another this night. Flying back through the gate he drank in the scene with his focused gaze changing targets repeatedly in quick succession. He spotted Arya, and noticed a blob of movement that could only be Vatra. Some of the vermin who had just come out and ad not witnessed the haunting were closing in on his friend. The dark squirrel's eyes lit up as he got an idea, turning to look at the still smoldering gates he smiled despite himself, a ghost was one thing, but what about a demon?
"HEAR ME VERMIN!" Ervoyce shouted above the ruckus, drawing attention like no other, "There are souls that belong in hellgates this night! COME TO ME!" With the entire back and top sections of the suit blazing with a flaring light, nothing but a shadow could be seen of the flaming terror that had arisen from the sparks of the gate. He charged straight for the vermin line sword drawn, covered in oil and consuming fire. He started a spin-happy blade dance but only used the knife in his left hand to draw blood as he wanted to keep the inferno on his sword lit as long as possible. He could only hope the extraction would be quick, there was time for grieving later, but the heat Ervoyce was experiencing was increasing at an uncomfortably rapid rate. He would wait as long as possible to ensure that when he whipped off the camouflage the entire thing would be ashes so as not to give away their trick, "Your blood shall fuel my fire vile creatures!"
He closed his eyes, letting the dance of death and fear occupy his mind as heat turned to pain.
OOC: Please get Arya out quick, I'm in a sticky situation right now. ::)
"HEAR ME VERMIN!" Ervoyce shouted above the ruckus, drawing attention like no other, "There are souls that belong in hellgates this night! COME TO ME!" With the entire back and top sections of the suit blazing with a flaring light, nothing but a shadow could be seen of the flaming terror that had arisen from the sparks of the gate. He charged straight for the vermin line sword drawn, covered in oil and consuming fire. He started a spin-happy blade dance but only used the knife in his left hand to draw blood as he wanted to keep the inferno on his sword lit as long as possible. He could only hope the extraction would be quick, there was time for grieving later, but the heat Ervoyce was experiencing was increasing at an uncomfortably rapid rate. He would wait as long as possible to ensure that when he whipped off the camouflage the entire thing would be ashes so as not to give away their trick, "Your blood shall fuel my fire vile creatures!"
"Please hurry Vatra! More than ever before I need your help!"
He closed his eyes, letting the dance of death and fear occupy his mind as heat turned to pain.
OOC: Please get Arya out quick, I'm in a sticky situation right now. ::)
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on April 17, 2014, 08:16:31 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on April 17, 2014, 08:16:31 PM
Vatra started when she heard Ervoyces voice ringing threw the abbey with his threats. She now ran faster that she ever had before to the place where Arya lay. She fell down next to her and grabbed her by the shoulders shaking her. "We need to get out of here!" She said in a harsh whisper. Then with out waiting for an answer she grabbed the limp form of Zanga and carried him over her shoulder.
OOC: I know there was a bit of PPing there if you don't like it Corn then I'll change it.
OOC: I know there was a bit of PPing there if you don't like it Corn then I'll change it.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 18, 2014, 07:26:39 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 18, 2014, 07:26:39 PM
OOC: It's fine!! Ah, I finally have my old 'n slow CPU back! I'm happy!
BIC: Arya was stunned out of her shock and grief whjen someone grabbed her by the shoulders and shook her. She didn't hear Vatra, but realized that she needed toi get out. She stood, with her arms around herself, and stumbled after Vatra, still sobbing.
BIC: Arya was stunned out of her shock and grief whjen someone grabbed her by the shoulders and shook her. She didn't hear Vatra, but realized that she needed toi get out. She stood, with her arms around herself, and stumbled after Vatra, still sobbing.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on April 18, 2014, 07:55:51 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on April 18, 2014, 07:55:51 PM
Vatra soon reached the side gate for it was not far and unlocked it. Then just before she passed threw she looked over her other shoulder at Ervoyce all fire had gone from her eyes replaced by sorrow and a saver sense of responsibility for Arya. She lead her into the woods and lay Zanga down on the ground. and she went over to hold and comfort Arya though she new there was not much she could do. She remembered the night they had left the abbey Arya had been injured and delirious and they had comforted each other together in the clearing. Vatra bit her lip she remembered the run in with the wolverine and the wounds she had received that night. But this hurt more than any blade she knew that more than anyone. Her thoughts wandered even farther back to when she had been found by the Redwallers dying and alone.
"Is she alive?"
"I don't know the poor child all alone,"
"She is breathing! Look"
"We need to get her to the infirmary quickly get the others,"
How they had healed her wounds but she had never truly healed her heart and she hoped beyond hope that Arya would be ok. She hugged her tighter and whispered in her ear "You'r going to be ok..."
"Is she alive?"
"I don't know the poor child all alone,"
"She is breathing! Look"
"We need to get her to the infirmary quickly get the others,"
How they had healed her wounds but she had never truly healed her heart and she hoped beyond hope that Arya would be ok. She hugged her tighter and whispered in her ear "You'r going to be ok..."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 18, 2014, 08:04:17 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 18, 2014, 08:04:17 PM
Arya clung to Vatra and started saying something barely understandable: "He was all I really had. I mean, I have Ervoyce and you, but you two just seem so....Together, that I feel like I'm tagging along, a third wheel, so to speak." Shw started crying again more fiercely.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on April 18, 2014, 08:31:26 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on April 18, 2014, 08:31:26 PM
Ervoyce saw his friends disappear in the night. He breather a sigh of relief, the searing pain was nearing unbearable. With a final spin he used his the already extinguished blade to rip off the ashen remains. With his knife lost, sword and hands covered in dripping blood the dark furred squirrel was down to his white tunic and their tattered sleeves. He lifted the weapon from it's position off to the right and pointed it straight at Jantar, eyebrows bent. No words were necessary, his heartless stare communicated everything he could've possibly said.
Knowing that shock would only bye him moments by now, he turned dashed for the gate. Still, there were more vermin who'd yet to see the act, and they were by no means scared of taking pot shots at the now highlighted figure. Hearing the snap of bowstrings Ervoyce altered his course constantly. Even so, not every arrow missed its' mark by as much as he was hoping. He made it outside, and continued to head off into the forest. Worn out and in pain, he didn't bother to go looking for his comrades, instead opting to find Brockhall where the others were almost sure to be.
After about 5 minutes of walking, he stopped to rest and asses his wounds. The burns were inflamed from the rough trip, Ervoyce knew all too well how badly he needed to find a significant source of water. The projectiles were almost as bad with a sling stone slightly sunk into his shoulder are on the left side, and arrows sticking on the same side to the front of his leg, and into the outer edge of his gut on the right side. Grimacing to keep back any utterance of pain, he leaned back against the tree he had chosen to rest against. After steeling himself against the pain, he stood and pressed onward towards his destination.
Knowing that shock would only bye him moments by now, he turned dashed for the gate. Still, there were more vermin who'd yet to see the act, and they were by no means scared of taking pot shots at the now highlighted figure. Hearing the snap of bowstrings Ervoyce altered his course constantly. Even so, not every arrow missed its' mark by as much as he was hoping. He made it outside, and continued to head off into the forest. Worn out and in pain, he didn't bother to go looking for his comrades, instead opting to find Brockhall where the others were almost sure to be.
After about 5 minutes of walking, he stopped to rest and asses his wounds. The burns were inflamed from the rough trip, Ervoyce knew all too well how badly he needed to find a significant source of water. The projectiles were almost as bad with a sling stone slightly sunk into his shoulder are on the left side, and arrows sticking on the same side to the front of his leg, and into the outer edge of his gut on the right side. Grimacing to keep back any utterance of pain, he leaned back against the tree he had chosen to rest against. After steeling himself against the pain, he stood and pressed onward towards his destination.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on April 18, 2014, 08:38:15 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on April 18, 2014, 08:38:15 PM
"It's ok it's ok hang on I promise... you will be ok... I know he was close" She said rocking her in her arms. She hoped that Ervoyce would find them. She did not know how long she could keep a level head but she needed to keep a strong face if only for Arya's sake. "We... we need to keep moving," She said "We will hide Zanga here and come back for him in the morning."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 18, 2014, 08:40:16 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 18, 2014, 08:40:16 PM
"Okay." Arya managed to choke out, then started going towards the otter.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on April 18, 2014, 08:51:42 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on April 18, 2014, 08:51:42 PM
Vatra helped to hide him in the bushes. "Come on lets get going," She said starting towards Brockhall.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 18, 2014, 11:11:44 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 18, 2014, 11:11:44 PM
Arya followed Vatra almost blindly, and started trying to look a little more presentable while walking.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on April 18, 2014, 11:22:33 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on April 18, 2014, 11:22:33 PM
Vatra bit her lip and tried to block out everything If she let anything she new she would brake down then who would take care of Arya. She new she would seem cold but it was either that or a emotional brake down. She too Arya's paw and helped her along not saying anything or making eye contact afraid that even that would be to much.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 18, 2014, 11:25:19 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 18, 2014, 11:25:19 PM
Artya squeezed Vatra's paw, grateful for the comfort. She snagged a dock leaf with her other paw and started wiping her face with it, trying to wipe away some of the tears. Within moments it was soaked, and she grabbed another one.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on April 19, 2014, 12:19:39 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on April 19, 2014, 12:19:39 AM
Ervoyce was still trying to reach Brockhall when it began to sprinkle, and then drizzle, and finally rain. The rain wasn't very hard, but it was enough to agitate the burns without actually helping. As mist began to rise from the ground the squirrel became weary to the point of dizziness. Clamping onto the first tree he ran into did not help any of the injuries he had sustained, but it helped him regain control. He felt a sleepiness come over him, but fighting it, managed to only be subdued to a kneeling position. Still facing the tree with his eyes clenched tight and an agony written grimace still present he squeaked out, "Vatra.... Arya.... I... I...."...
OOC: And Bryant is doing what at this time? Haven't heard from him since the gate.
OOC: And Bryant is doing what at this time? Haven't heard from him since the gate.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on April 19, 2014, 12:58:52 PM
Post by: rachel25 on April 19, 2014, 12:58:52 PM
Raphael swore, and kicked the wall. Call it pride, but he had wanted to kill the ghost in one clear shot, but then he had gotten away, then all hell broke loss, it seemed almost literally. He had at first been shocked by the flaming creature, but then had started firing arrows at him left, right, and centre. Unfortunately none of them had found a fatal position.
Raphael licked his dry lips, and calmed his breathing. It was better to loss a battle than the war, and better to loss anything rather than his temper. That's what his father had always told him.
Raphael began to make his way down stairs, he wanted to go after those darn woodlanders, and since everyone else was running around like headless chickens, he'd have to go alone.
Raphael ran out of the Abbey, and into the night, a steady drizzle was coming down, but he ignored it. He loaded up his bow, pulled his hood up over his head, and set off into the night. He had seen the wallgate they had left through, and ran towards it, and ran out. Trying to find tracks before they were washed away. Yes there were some recent ones, but they had almost disappeared. Raphael got down on his knees, and looked carefully, two female squirrel, or two small male squirrels, heading out into the woods, one of them carrying something large, and heavy.
Raphael nodded, and ran in the direction he guessed they had gone. He wasn't finished yet.
Raphael licked his dry lips, and calmed his breathing. It was better to loss a battle than the war, and better to loss anything rather than his temper. That's what his father had always told him.
Raphael began to make his way down stairs, he wanted to go after those darn woodlanders, and since everyone else was running around like headless chickens, he'd have to go alone.
Raphael ran out of the Abbey, and into the night, a steady drizzle was coming down, but he ignored it. He loaded up his bow, pulled his hood up over his head, and set off into the night. He had seen the wallgate they had left through, and ran towards it, and ran out. Trying to find tracks before they were washed away. Yes there were some recent ones, but they had almost disappeared. Raphael got down on his knees, and looked carefully, two female squirrel, or two small male squirrels, heading out into the woods, one of them carrying something large, and heavy.
Raphael nodded, and ran in the direction he guessed they had gone. He wasn't finished yet.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 19, 2014, 11:09:01 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 19, 2014, 11:09:01 PM
OOC: Sorry! Sorry, sorry, sorry!
BIC: When Bryant had gone out the gate, he'd changed out of his costume behind the tree that he'd used to change into it. When he was back into his regular clothing, he came back from out the tree, and confidently set off towards Brockhall - Or so he thought. When he realized his mistake, he turned towards his left, and after walking for awhile, heard someone squeaking out, "Vatra.... Arya.... I... I...." He stood, stunned, for it was Ervoyce! He ran towards the sound, and soon saw the black squirrel in his white clothes, even if you couldn't really tell anymore, a grimace of agony on his face, bleeding from several spots, along with horrible burns, in a kneeling position. "Ervoyce? Ervoyce!" He called, running over. "Hang on. Don't sleep, just keep your eyes open!" He said, and started picking him up, bridal style. Sort of. He started staggering in the direction he fondly hoped Brockhall lay, and soon saw a familiar tree, that had a bend in it, so it looked a bit like a bent elbow. It was just half mile more! He started walking faster, or trying to. "Ervoyce, just hang on a little longer, OK? Then you'll be fine, as long as you don't sleep, OK?" He said, hoping the squirrel would hear and understand.
OOC: I can change it, since there's a little PP in there.
BIC: When Bryant had gone out the gate, he'd changed out of his costume behind the tree that he'd used to change into it. When he was back into his regular clothing, he came back from out the tree, and confidently set off towards Brockhall - Or so he thought. When he realized his mistake, he turned towards his left, and after walking for awhile, heard someone squeaking out, "Vatra.... Arya.... I... I...." He stood, stunned, for it was Ervoyce! He ran towards the sound, and soon saw the black squirrel in his white clothes, even if you couldn't really tell anymore, a grimace of agony on his face, bleeding from several spots, along with horrible burns, in a kneeling position. "Ervoyce? Ervoyce!" He called, running over. "Hang on. Don't sleep, just keep your eyes open!" He said, and started picking him up, bridal style. Sort of. He started staggering in the direction he fondly hoped Brockhall lay, and soon saw a familiar tree, that had a bend in it, so it looked a bit like a bent elbow. It was just half mile more! He started walking faster, or trying to. "Ervoyce, just hang on a little longer, OK? Then you'll be fine, as long as you don't sleep, OK?" He said, hoping the squirrel would hear and understand.
OOC: I can change it, since there's a little PP in there.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on April 20, 2014, 12:38:46 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on April 20, 2014, 12:38:46 AM
The black squirrel could just barely make out the sound of Bryant's voice, a mixture of emotions: concern, worry, intensity... He did what he could to ease the burden on his friend, but couldn't do much as unconsciousness started to set in. He focused on the death grip he was exerting on his sword to keep what consciousness he did have. Breathing heavily, and numbed from the incessant throbbing he spoke in a most peculiar manner.
Ervoyce could not finish, for his world had blacked out just as Brockhall came into view. He felt peace as his head lolled to the side, he was under the care of those that would care for him, he slept.
OOC: FYI: The white things he wears are what he normally wears, he's just usually got his cloak on. ;) And don't worry, I have no plans to die right here.
"Le cairde mar seo, nà bheidh mé ag ar mian leo
i láthair allies mairfidh mé
Ná a fhágáil dóibh siúd breá liom lamenting
Dóchas as gach slán mé...."
i láthair allies mairfidh mé
Ná a fhágáil dóibh siúd breá liom lamenting
Dóchas as gach slán mé...."
Ervoyce could not finish, for his world had blacked out just as Brockhall came into view. He felt peace as his head lolled to the side, he was under the care of those that would care for him, he slept.
OOC: FYI: The white things he wears are what he normally wears, he's just usually got his cloak on. ;) And don't worry, I have no plans to die right here.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on April 20, 2014, 02:43:01 PM
Post by: rachel25 on April 20, 2014, 02:43:01 PM
OOC: You better not! That's my job to die suddenly. ;)
BIC: Raphael was now soaked through, the tracks had disappeared, but he kept going where he assumed they go. Just then, he thought he heard something, he stopped, and listened. There was someone up ahead, Raphael smiled, and put his bow away, and drew his dagger. It was a vicious barbed thing, it would wound his enemy, then he could go in with his sword, which he also now drew from it's sheath.
BIC: Raphael was now soaked through, the tracks had disappeared, but he kept going where he assumed they go. Just then, he thought he heard something, he stopped, and listened. There was someone up ahead, Raphael smiled, and put his bow away, and drew his dagger. It was a vicious barbed thing, it would wound his enemy, then he could go in with his sword, which he also now drew from it's sheath.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 21, 2014, 07:29:13 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 21, 2014, 07:29:13 PM
OOC: Oops! Fixed.
BIC: Bryant looked down at his burden, and frowned. What in the world are you saying? That's one odd language....NO!!! He thought, his frown quickly replaced with shock. The white squirrel really didn't have much experience with injuries, and when his friend fell into the blackness of unconsciousness, he panicked. He started running, and how he did it he had no idea, as Ervoyce has a bit bigger than he. He ran up to the door of Brockhall, and started kicking it, since his arms were full.
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Abbess Russina had woken up in the middle of the night, hungry. As she was coming back from getting her snack, she heard someone hitting the door. She walked over, and called, "Who is it?" She recognized Bryant's voice (They'd met earlier) calling quite frantically, "It's me, Bryant! I've got Ervoyce, and he's very badly injured!! Hurry up! Please!" She dropped the cheese she'd been carrying, got the door open, and then ran to get the Infirmary people, after snatching her cheese.
BIC: Bryant looked down at his burden, and frowned. What in the world are you saying? That's one odd language....NO!!! He thought, his frown quickly replaced with shock. The white squirrel really didn't have much experience with injuries, and when his friend fell into the blackness of unconsciousness, he panicked. He started running, and how he did it he had no idea, as Ervoyce has a bit bigger than he. He ran up to the door of Brockhall, and started kicking it, since his arms were full.
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Abbess Russina had woken up in the middle of the night, hungry. As she was coming back from getting her snack, she heard someone hitting the door. She walked over, and called, "Who is it?" She recognized Bryant's voice (They'd met earlier) calling quite frantically, "It's me, Bryant! I've got Ervoyce, and he's very badly injured!! Hurry up! Please!" She dropped the cheese she'd been carrying, got the door open, and then ran to get the Infirmary people, after snatching her cheese.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on April 22, 2014, 01:25:43 AM
Post by: Faiyloe on April 22, 2014, 01:25:43 AM
OOC: oh I see a battle coming...
Vatra heard some one behind them She stopped and turned her hopes high Ervoyce was coming! She thought. Then she saw the figure in the dark and knew that it was not him "Arya! Watch out," She yelled grabbing her dirk.
Vatra heard some one behind them She stopped and turned her hopes high Ervoyce was coming! She thought. Then she saw the figure in the dark and knew that it was not him "Arya! Watch out," She yelled grabbing her dirk.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 22, 2014, 06:38:23 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 22, 2014, 06:38:23 PM
Arya jumped, and started fumbling for her bow, only to remember that she had not brought it, since it could be a bit cumbersome at times. She grabbed her dagger, and drew it. "Vatra.....I don't think my dagger's going to be much help..." She whispered to her friend, then bit her lip If she wasd going to go down, it would be fighting. She waited to see what the advisory would do.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on April 22, 2014, 08:38:28 PM
Post by: rachel25 on April 22, 2014, 08:38:28 PM
Raphael saw two squirrels up ahead, he smiled his confidant, you can't touch me, smile, then advanced.
Even as he approached Raphael was summing the squirrels up, the didn't look to well, but they didn't seem injured. One was red eyed from crying, but the other looked particularly dangerous, a light of angry fire burned deep in her eyes. Raphael wasn't too sure he could take them both, if he attacked one, the other would simply attack him from behind. He now wished he hadn't sighted them, and had just followed them to their hideout. He tried to think what to do, despite everything he was, he was still only eighteen.
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"Typical, just typical. I've been gone five blooming seasons, and the day I get back, it rains. Typical." Ushen grumbled.
He'd recently been away on a five season trip to the south. This was something he did regularly. He also sometimes went far east, far north, and even further west. But on this particular trip, he had been collecting some rather difficult paint colours, that can only be found in the south. Ushen could have actually already been home, to the large old badger set which he inhabited for only small amounts of the time, but he had been caught up in his own head. Constantly stopping to sketch this, and that. After a while it caught up with him, also his heavy bags were slowing him down too. One back was full of art things, the other his traveling things, but he was also carrying a violin case, and a small guitar case. Ushen loved music, and had on this last trip learned to play the guitar. Yes, it was impractical to lug around to, fortunately water proof, instrument cases, but on long nights by the campfire alone, he needed something other than drawing to do. He also played the flute, and had one on a throng around his neck. He couldn't wait to get home, and unload himself, though finding something to eat would be difficult. You can't leave food for five seasons, so his supper would be whatever he found in his supply sack.
OOC: As you may of guessed, his home in Brockhall. Oh it'll be funny for him to find his home full of Redwallers!
Even as he approached Raphael was summing the squirrels up, the didn't look to well, but they didn't seem injured. One was red eyed from crying, but the other looked particularly dangerous, a light of angry fire burned deep in her eyes. Raphael wasn't too sure he could take them both, if he attacked one, the other would simply attack him from behind. He now wished he hadn't sighted them, and had just followed them to their hideout. He tried to think what to do, despite everything he was, he was still only eighteen.
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"Typical, just typical. I've been gone five blooming seasons, and the day I get back, it rains. Typical." Ushen grumbled.
He'd recently been away on a five season trip to the south. This was something he did regularly. He also sometimes went far east, far north, and even further west. But on this particular trip, he had been collecting some rather difficult paint colours, that can only be found in the south. Ushen could have actually already been home, to the large old badger set which he inhabited for only small amounts of the time, but he had been caught up in his own head. Constantly stopping to sketch this, and that. After a while it caught up with him, also his heavy bags were slowing him down too. One back was full of art things, the other his traveling things, but he was also carrying a violin case, and a small guitar case. Ushen loved music, and had on this last trip learned to play the guitar. Yes, it was impractical to lug around to, fortunately water proof, instrument cases, but on long nights by the campfire alone, he needed something other than drawing to do. He also played the flute, and had one on a throng around his neck. He couldn't wait to get home, and unload himself, though finding something to eat would be difficult. You can't leave food for five seasons, so his supper would be whatever he found in his supply sack.
OOC: As you may of guessed, his home in Brockhall. Oh it'll be funny for him to find his home full of Redwallers!
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on April 22, 2014, 08:46:12 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on April 22, 2014, 08:46:12 PM
"Stop skulking in the shadows Vermin!" Vatra shouted a little to loudly she could feel the fire rushing threw her veins and she had an urge to charge at the creature. She was clinging to the very edge of sanity. She had found that martins sword had given her some control over her rage and without it she could fell the pull. Stay sane for Arya She kept telling herself.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 22, 2014, 11:21:26 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 22, 2014, 11:21:26 PM
Arya wasn't sure Vatra had heard. She groaned; Thius was not going to turn out very well, she could tell that already.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflor on April 22, 2014, 11:25:53 PM
Post by: Dannflor on April 22, 2014, 11:25:53 PM
Jath looked down at the vermin who was going after two helpless squirrels. She pocked her head out of the trees that were hiding her. I'll take care of it she whispered to the two squirrels. Getting on a bough she aimed her long bow firing shots at the vermin. Her paws were like lightning as she fired at the vermin.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on April 22, 2014, 11:58:38 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on April 22, 2014, 11:58:38 PM
OOC: There is just one...
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflor on April 23, 2014, 04:22:28 PM
Post by: Dannflor on April 23, 2014, 04:22:28 PM
OOC: Ok thanks tis changed!
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on April 23, 2014, 04:56:10 PM
Post by: rachel25 on April 23, 2014, 04:56:10 PM
Raphael heard some noise, and instinctively dived out of the way. He rolled, and was back up on his feet surprisingly quick. He also had put his dagger, and sword away, and brought his bow round, and loaded just as fast. He fired up into the tree from where he was attacked from, then twisted round, and reloaded, then fired at the bolder looking squirrel's heart.
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Ushen could tell he was almost home. He quickened his pace, looking forward to get out of the rain. Just then he thought he heard something, he stopped, and listened, but he must have imagined it, cos he couldn't hear anything now. So Ushen set off again, whistling a merry tune.
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Ushen could tell he was almost home. He quickened his pace, looking forward to get out of the rain. Just then he thought he heard something, he stopped, and listened, but he must have imagined it, cos he couldn't hear anything now. So Ushen set off again, whistling a merry tune.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on April 23, 2014, 06:50:07 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on April 23, 2014, 06:50:07 PM
Vattra took off running but not towards Bockhall Arya forgotten. She came around behind the fox dirk drawn her eyes blazing she attacked him from behind.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 23, 2014, 07:15:45 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 23, 2014, 07:15:45 PM
Arya was amazed; Arrows were seemingly coming from nowhere. Unless, some beast was actually helping them. When Vatra slipped off to attack from behind, she groaned. She was going to get hurt by those arrows if the shooter wasn't careful! Then she decided to take a chance, and started running towards the weasel, hoping to grab his dirk. If that succeeded, then she attack. If not, she was going to Brockhall, as she was in no condition to fight her her dagger at the moment.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on April 24, 2014, 06:11:37 PM
Post by: rachel25 on April 24, 2014, 06:11:37 PM
OOC: Raphael is a weasel.
BIC: Raphael began to panic, he was now being attacked from three sides. He loaded his bow up again, and fired at the weaker looking squirrel, then quickly spun round, drawing his sword, and swung at the bolder squirrel. Without meaning to he shouted desperately, "Jantar help me!"
He then realized that he had said it, and was angry with himself. Now they'd think he was a young un out of his depth.
BIC: Raphael began to panic, he was now being attacked from three sides. He loaded his bow up again, and fired at the weaker looking squirrel, then quickly spun round, drawing his sword, and swung at the bolder squirrel. Without meaning to he shouted desperately, "Jantar help me!"
He then realized that he had said it, and was angry with himself. Now they'd think he was a young un out of his depth.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 24, 2014, 06:22:27 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 24, 2014, 06:22:27 PM
OOC: Weaker squirrel? Is that Arya?
BIC: The weasel fired at her, and she tried to dodge, but the arrow pierced her shoulder. She gave a screech, but continued running towards him. She readied her dagger, and as she flashed by, she slashed at him, then disappeared into the trees, hoping to get to Brockhall to bring Ervoyce or Bryant. Then she saw a squirrel nearby, going towards the general Brockhall direction, and ran for him. When she got near enough, she cried, "Please! You've got to help!"
BIC: The weasel fired at her, and she tried to dodge, but the arrow pierced her shoulder. She gave a screech, but continued running towards him. She readied her dagger, and as she flashed by, she slashed at him, then disappeared into the trees, hoping to get to Brockhall to bring Ervoyce or Bryant. Then she saw a squirrel nearby, going towards the general Brockhall direction, and ran for him. When she got near enough, she cried, "Please! You've got to help!"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on April 24, 2014, 06:29:52 PM
Post by: rachel25 on April 24, 2014, 06:29:52 PM
OOC: Raphael guessed that she was, it doesn't mean she is.
BIC: Raphael gritted his teeth as he felt a searing pain in his shoulder. He didn't cry out though, his father had told him that crying out, or screaming meant you were weak. Though he could feel tears fill his eyes, he could feel the blood coming out of his arm, and mixing with the rain. He just wanted to run away, but he knew he couldn't. He wasn't a coward, he wasn't a coward, he wasn't.
OOC: I'm beginning to feel sorry for him now.
BIC: Ushen turned surprised. "Um, what?"
Ushen looked at the slightly crazy looking squirrelmaid before him, and automatically bit his lip. This was something he always did when his shyness took over him.
BIC: Raphael gritted his teeth as he felt a searing pain in his shoulder. He didn't cry out though, his father had told him that crying out, or screaming meant you were weak. Though he could feel tears fill his eyes, he could feel the blood coming out of his arm, and mixing with the rain. He just wanted to run away, but he knew he couldn't. He wasn't a coward, he wasn't a coward, he wasn't.
OOC: I'm beginning to feel sorry for him now.
BIC: Ushen turned surprised. "Um, what?"
Ushen looked at the slightly crazy looking squirrelmaid before him, and automatically bit his lip. This was something he always did when his shyness took over him.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 24, 2014, 06:37:29 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 24, 2014, 06:37:29 PM
"There's a weasel back there, along with some odd beast, oh yeah, and let's not forget the squirrel with Bloodwrath! Could you please just help? I need to get Vatra calmed down before she hurts herself, or the odd beast who's helping us!" Arya pleaded, then added, "If you do, I can even get you some of the best food you've ever tasted!" Then she went up to him and grabbed his paw, and started charging off back to Vatra. Hey, she was desperate! Desperate beasts do odd things. And now wasn't the time for shyness.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on April 24, 2014, 08:31:17 PM
Post by: rachel25 on April 24, 2014, 08:31:17 PM
Ushen listened to the whole thing, his eyes wide. What on earth had happened to Mossflower while he was away. Then the squirrelmaid came, and started dragging him off, Ushen partly curious, partly shy, partly confused, and partly terrified.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on April 24, 2014, 09:31:00 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on April 24, 2014, 09:31:00 PM
The Sword deflected her dirk and it went spinning off sh went and picked it up while Arya distracted him. She came at him again yelling. Rain and wrath fogging up her vision.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflor on April 24, 2014, 09:42:04 PM
Post by: Dannflor on April 24, 2014, 09:42:04 PM
Jath jumped down from the tree she was in, and ran at the vermin drawing her katana's.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on April 24, 2014, 10:50:09 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on April 24, 2014, 10:50:09 PM
OOC: Rachel, now would be a good time to get your behind out of there. ::) Either one of them could just rip you to shreds and now their both after you!
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 26, 2014, 12:23:41 AM
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 26, 2014, 12:23:41 AM
OOC: I agree. And, Dan, what on earth is Ervoyce DOING?!?!?! Yeah, I know he's unconscious, but no moving? Jeesh!
BIC: Bryant followed the Abbess, who seemed more concerned about her cheese than anything else, and went on to the Infirmary place while she stopped and screamed into a room.
OOC: And, yes, I'm making Russina go a little senile. Any problems?
BIC: Bryant followed the Abbess, who seemed more concerned about her cheese than anything else, and went on to the Infirmary place while she stopped and screamed into a room.
OOC: And, yes, I'm making Russina go a little senile. Any problems?
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on April 26, 2014, 12:43:32 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on April 26, 2014, 12:43:32 AM
OOC: I'm being unconscious. ::) I'm kinda getting some rest right now.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 26, 2014, 12:59:47 AM
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 26, 2014, 12:59:47 AM
OOC: ::) Still, no moving? No mumbling? No odd/interesting dreams?
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on April 26, 2014, 04:17:51 PM
Post by: rachel25 on April 26, 2014, 04:17:51 PM
Quote from: danflorreguba on April 24, 2014, 10:50:09 PMOOC: My thoughts exactly.
OOC: Rachel, now would be a good time to get your behind out of there. ::) Either one of them could just rip you to shreds and now their both after you!
BIC: Raphael knew that he couldn't fight these squirrels. They hadn't been so weak, as he had thought. With a sick feeling in his stomach, he quickly slashed at the bolder squirrel, then punched out at the new squirrel, and ran. He just hoped they wouldn't follow him.
OOC: I can't decided if I PPed or not just then. If anyone thinks I have just say, and I'll change it.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on April 26, 2014, 04:26:33 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on April 26, 2014, 04:26:33 PM
OOC: No I don't think so. You never said if you hit your mark or not only that you lashed out.
BIC: Vatra hardly felt it when the sword tore a shallow gash in her arm, She yelled and went after the fleeing vermin. She was on the blood trail again and it felt good. After all thous long days dormant and hiding it felt good to have a proper fight.
BIC: Vatra hardly felt it when the sword tore a shallow gash in her arm, She yelled and went after the fleeing vermin. She was on the blood trail again and it felt good. After all thous long days dormant and hiding it felt good to have a proper fight.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on April 26, 2014, 04:38:09 PM
Post by: rachel25 on April 26, 2014, 04:38:09 PM
Raphael felt terror grip his heart, he wouldn't survive this, he wouldn't survive this!
Fear is only felt by the weak. Fear should be your alley, your weapon to inflict on others. Never let it be used against you.
"Ok father. I understand." Raphael sobbed silently to himself. He then had an idea, he spun around, and stabbed out with his dagger, hoping to take the squirrel of guard.
Fear is only felt by the weak. Fear should be your alley, your weapon to inflict on others. Never let it be used against you.
"Ok father. I understand." Raphael sobbed silently to himself. He then had an idea, he spun around, and stabbed out with his dagger, hoping to take the squirrel of guard.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on April 26, 2014, 04:44:42 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on April 26, 2014, 04:44:42 PM
Vatra felt a sharp pain in her shoulder but ignored it Gritting her teeth and swinging out with her dirk for his shoulder.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on April 26, 2014, 04:52:25 PM
Post by: rachel25 on April 26, 2014, 04:52:25 PM
Raphael felt sudden fiery pain in his own shoulder. Would he ever get away from this squirrel?
He tried to push the squirrel away from him, and began to run away again, he would soon be back at the Abbey. He would just have to survive till then.
He tried to push the squirrel away from him, and began to run away again, he would soon be back at the Abbey. He would just have to survive till then.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on April 26, 2014, 05:02:40 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on April 26, 2014, 05:02:40 PM
Vatra fell backwards and slipped on the wet leaves hitting her head. The red mist faded and she felt an intense throbbing pain in her left arm. She gasped in pain and gave out a muffled cry. She slowly got to her feet and clutching her shoulder slowly made her way back to the others.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on April 26, 2014, 05:04:07 PM
Post by: rachel25 on April 26, 2014, 05:04:07 PM
Raphael laughed through his pain, the squirrel wasn't following him anymore, and he could see Redwall Abbey up ahead. Not too far to go now.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflor on April 28, 2014, 01:38:38 AM
Post by: Dannflor on April 28, 2014, 01:38:38 AM
Little that the vermin knew Jath was hot on his trail jumping from tree to tree she drew her bow aiming for The vermin. Aiming for his back Jath let the arrow slip through her paws letting it fly toward the vermin.
OOC: sorry I was not there for the combat but I could not help it.
OOC: sorry I was not there for the combat but I could not help it.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on April 28, 2014, 05:57:15 PM
Post by: rachel25 on April 28, 2014, 05:57:15 PM
As Raphael ran, his foot caught in a root that was hidden underneath last Autumns leaves. He fell head over heels. He gasped as an arrow landed just in front of him. So he was still being pursued.
Raphael got up again, and loaded up his own bow, though it would be difficult to fire after just being stabbed in the shoulder, it made him feel confidant. He then quickly ran behind a tree, in the opposite direction to where the arrow was fired.
Raphael got up again, and loaded up his own bow, though it would be difficult to fire after just being stabbed in the shoulder, it made him feel confidant. He then quickly ran behind a tree, in the opposite direction to where the arrow was fired.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 28, 2014, 06:02:03 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 28, 2014, 06:02:03 PM
OOC: Wait, wait, wait. Dannflor, isn't Jath a female? You said "He" Or "His" in that post.
BIC: Arya raced back into the clearing, tugging on the squirrel's paw, and saw Vatra'
s fleeing back. Only, she wasn't going to towards Brockhall.... "VAAATRAAAA!!" She screamed, and took off, forgetting that she was holding onto the other squirrel's paw. "Oh no...She's going to get herself killed....No, no, no! This can't be happening. It can't not so soon after..." She muttered, going on and on. She ran as fast as she could, flinching every time a sword rose into the air. "When Vatra fell, she screeched, but the weasel was running away. She gasped in relief when Vatra got up and started coming towards her. She ran even harder, still not remembering that she was holding someone's paw, and was tugging him along at a pretty good pace.
BIC: Arya raced back into the clearing, tugging on the squirrel's paw, and saw Vatra'
s fleeing back. Only, she wasn't going to towards Brockhall.... "VAAATRAAAA!!" She screamed, and took off, forgetting that she was holding onto the other squirrel's paw. "Oh no...She's going to get herself killed....No, no, no! This can't be happening. It can't not so soon after..." She muttered, going on and on. She ran as fast as she could, flinching every time a sword rose into the air. "When Vatra fell, she screeched, but the weasel was running away. She gasped in relief when Vatra got up and started coming towards her. She ran even harder, still not remembering that she was holding someone's paw, and was tugging him along at a pretty good pace.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on April 28, 2014, 06:12:46 PM
Post by: rachel25 on April 28, 2014, 06:12:46 PM
Ushen ran on with the squirrelmaid, he tried to pull his paw free, but she was holding onto it so tight, that the paw was going numb. Ushen saw a squirrelmaid fighting a weasel, but then the weasel ran away.
"Let go already!" He shouted at the squirrelmaid who was crushing his paw. Yes, he was concerned abut the whole situation, but he'd like the blood circulation to continue to go into his paw if that was alright.
"Let go already!" He shouted at the squirrelmaid who was crushing his paw. Yes, he was concerned abut the whole situation, but he'd like the blood circulation to continue to go into his paw if that was alright.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 28, 2014, 06:18:10 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 28, 2014, 06:18:10 PM
Arya barely heard him, and it took a few seconds for it to sink in. "Oops..." She said, stopping and turning a moment. "Sorry....I kinda forgot about your paw." She said apologetically, and blushing. Then she turned again and started trotting towards Vatra again.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on April 28, 2014, 06:27:04 PM
Post by: rachel25 on April 28, 2014, 06:27:04 PM
Ushen rubbed the life back into his paw, adjusted his bags, and made to leave. But then his curiosity got the better of him, and he turned, and walked towards the squirrelmaids.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 28, 2014, 06:32:44 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 28, 2014, 06:32:44 PM
When Arya got to Vatra, she gave her a quick hug. "Don't do that ever againb!" She scolded, then then sighed as she took in her friend';s appearance. "How is it that whenever we do something like this, you always get yourself huirt in one form or another?" She asked jokingly. Then she looked at herself. "Then again, I don't look too good, either." That was when she realized that she had an arrow in her shoulder. "Oh. When did that happen?" She asked.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on April 28, 2014, 06:36:41 PM
Post by: rachel25 on April 28, 2014, 06:36:41 PM
Ushen crept forward, and heaves dropped on the conversation. He wondered if the two squirrels were sisters or something. They did look a little like each other.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 28, 2014, 06:42:02 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 28, 2014, 06:42:02 PM
"I'm sorry, but I never got your name. I;'m Arya, and this is my best friend, Vatra." Arya said, offering her paw.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on April 28, 2014, 06:44:33 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on April 28, 2014, 06:44:33 PM
Ervoyce mentally diagnosed himself as consciousness began to return to his stressed body. The burning sensations had been slated slightly since last he remembered, the bleeding had slowed both naturally and due to outside intervention. Blinking twice quickly, the squirrel's eyes opened to stare at the ceiling. Being on his back wasn't the most comfortable due to the burns, it was probably the least painful position to be in at the moment. Still staring at the ceiling his eyes half-closed as his drowsiness was still present in full force... Closing his eyes in contentment Ervoyce breathed in the living air. It was good be home!........... Home? His eyes opened again, he was somewhat startled with his very own use of the word. Home was a concept he did not understand, and yet it seemed so natural. Closing his eyes again, a smile could not be avoided as the dark furred beast thought about his unexpected choice of vocabulary.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 28, 2014, 06:56:37 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 28, 2014, 06:56:37 PM
"Gah!!" Bryant said, startled, as he looked down at his charge, after placing him on a table. The squirrel was smiling! SMILING!! After what he'd pout Bryant through, smiling just was not acceptable without a good excuse right now. "Do you mind explaining why on earth you're smiling?" He asked.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on April 28, 2014, 07:10:08 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on April 28, 2014, 07:10:08 PM
Ervoyce sighed before giving a rather vague answer, "I am alive aren't I? Ought I not be content with my place?" He opened his eyes again, "As a matter of fact, I've never felt this good before." A sudden spike in the pain twisted his smile for a moment, but evened out before too long, "The truth of it is.... I don't think that you'd understand yet. Just as I did not understand until this moment...... It's not something that I can explain with words my friend, only something that I can wish for you to find someday soon."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on April 29, 2014, 01:36:44 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on April 29, 2014, 01:36:44 PM
Quote from: Cornflower MM on April 28, 2014, 06:32:44 PM
When Arya got to Vatra, she gave her a quick hug. "Don't do that ever againb!" She scolded, then then sighed as she took in her friend';s appearance. "How is it that whenever we do something like this, you always get yourself huirt in one form or another?" She asked jokingly. Then she looked at herself. "Then again, I don't look too good, either." That was when she realized that she had an arrow in her shoulder. "Oh. When did that happen?" She asked.
Vatra winced when Arya hugged her
"How is it that whenever we do something like this, you always get yourself huirt in one form or another?"
"I guess it is a side affect of blood wrath. You don't really notice anything really till afterwards, but real'y some times waking up from a rage is worse than a hangover..." She said
Quote from: Cornflower MM on April 28, 2014, 06:42:02 PM
"I'm sorry, but I never got your name. I;'m Arya, and this is my best friend, Vatra." Arya said, offering her paw.
Vatra finally noticed the other squirrel "Where did you come from?" She asked.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on April 29, 2014, 05:52:59 PM
Post by: rachel25 on April 29, 2014, 05:52:59 PM
Ushen not enjoying all this attention blushed, "Um, my name's Ushen, and I guess I was just passing by."
He began fiddling with the buttons on his tunic, and kept looking in the direction the weasel had juts run off to. "Um, what was that all about?" Usually Ushen would have juts liked to walk off, but on his most recent trip away, he had been staying with some friends, and they had told him he need to be more sociable. He guessed that talking could be counted as sociable.
He began fiddling with the buttons on his tunic, and kept looking in the direction the weasel had juts run off to. "Um, what was that all about?" Usually Ushen would have juts liked to walk off, but on his most recent trip away, he had been staying with some friends, and they had told him he need to be more sociable. He guessed that talking could be counted as sociable.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on April 29, 2014, 05:56:56 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on April 29, 2014, 05:56:56 PM
Vatra who was never good at greetings said "It was a weasel what more explanation's needed?" She winced and examined her shoulder.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on April 29, 2014, 06:01:17 PM
Post by: rachel25 on April 29, 2014, 06:01:17 PM
"Oh, ok then." Ushen mumbled, then turned to leave. Arya, and the other squirrel obviously didn't want to talk, and anyway Ushen just wanted to get home.
Ushen walked off into the woodland, in the direction of Brockhall, as he walked he began to plan out how he would redecorate the place. It defiantly needed a good redecoration.
Ushen walked off into the woodland, in the direction of Brockhall, as he walked he began to plan out how he would redecorate the place. It defiantly needed a good redecoration.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on April 29, 2014, 06:03:34 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on April 29, 2014, 06:03:34 PM
Vatra fallowed seeing as he was going in the same direction as they where. They really needed to get back to Brockhall to treat their wounds.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on April 29, 2014, 06:19:11 PM
Post by: rachel25 on April 29, 2014, 06:19:11 PM
Ushen noticed that the squirrels were following him. He felt a little unnerved. Were they thieves? Had they been attacking the weasel? Were they going to attack him?
Ushen quickened his pace, wanting to get home was quickly as possible.
Ushen quickened his pace, wanting to get home was quickly as possible.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 29, 2014, 06:34:52 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 29, 2014, 06:34:52 PM
"Miraculously, yes, you're alive." Bryant said, then let the mouse Infirmary Sister come in. "Hmm....You're a lucky one. You've got some two- and three-degree burns, and a lot of other hurts. What were you squirrels up too?" She asked, a little severely. "Russina, you may go." She added, as seeing as the Abbess was just standing there grinning, munching on her cheese. Then Russina walked out the door, and went to her room, where she flopped on her bed, finished her cheese, and fell asleep. Bryant, meanwhile, was waiting for the Sister to go get something, or leave the room, or SOMETHING. When she did, he said, "You know, you gave me quite a scare. D'you mind not doing that again? And, while UI'm asking questions, what other languages do you know?" He asked, a little crossly.
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Arya was preoccupied at the moment with trying to get the arrow out of her shoulder while weal king. It wasn't going to so well. She yelped, since she'd almost walked into a tree, and while doing so jarred the arrow. "Vatra, would you mind helping me get this out?" She finally asked.
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Arya was preoccupied at the moment with trying to get the arrow out of her shoulder while weal king. It wasn't going to so well. She yelped, since she'd almost walked into a tree, and while doing so jarred the arrow. "Vatra, would you mind helping me get this out?" She finally asked.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on April 29, 2014, 06:38:19 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on April 29, 2014, 06:38:19 PM
Vatra came over and examined it... 'I wouldn't take it out just yet not till we can find something to help slow the bleeding," She said snapping most of the shaft off.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 29, 2014, 06:41:45 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 29, 2014, 06:41:45 PM
"okay. Thanks!" She said, then smiled. "Hey, I recognize that ree! Not far to Brockhall now!" She said cheerfully....And a little loudly.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on April 29, 2014, 06:49:13 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on April 29, 2014, 06:49:13 PM
"I would race you but I don't think that would be a good idea in our present condition. Least its not as bad as last time." Vatra said
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 29, 2014, 06:58:44 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 29, 2014, 06:58:44 PM
"Yes....You know what I heard when Bryant was doing his ghost impression? Some vermin was so scared of me from the time I was fighting up on the walltops! Oh, the good old times. Fighting with broken ribs, and streaming blood, while fighting with a dagger against much longer weapons. Not the smartest thing I'd ever done. Hah, he ran right underneath my tree! He was scared silly by the memory of me, "The squirrelmaid who should have been dead' " Arya joked, half serious, forgetting for a moment that Zanga was dead. "A lot of goodbeasts died that night...Remember those two foreigners? And the gatekeeper? I'm thankful that you, Ervoyce, and Zanga lived through that night. Have you noticed, though, that ever since we evacuated the Abbey, Abbess Russina has gotten a little...How to put this delicately? ...Senile?" She continued, no longer grinning.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on April 29, 2014, 09:19:36 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on April 29, 2014, 09:19:36 PM
"Sometimes I think you are worse than I am,"Vatra said and then got serious at the mention of the abbess. "I think it is the war... Shes just not used to... to the fighting and the bloodshed the loss of many of her friends and Redwallers... poor mouse..." The pain in her shoulder was beginning to be hard to ignore. just then she noticed that Ushen was heading strait for one of their traps.
"Wait! Stop! Watch out!" Vatra called out in warning.
OOC: The traps near Broakhall are non-lethal just in case some one who is not supposed to get caught in one dose.
"Wait! Stop! Watch out!" Vatra called out in warning.
OOC: The traps near Broakhall are non-lethal just in case some one who is not supposed to get caught in one dose.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 29, 2014, 11:29:15 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 29, 2014, 11:29:15 PM
"Yeah..." Arya agreed, then she noticed what Vatra had. "Geez, is this squirrel blind?" She muttered as she ran up to him. "Um, hello, trap directly ahead!" She said, rolling her eyes. Then waited were she was for Vatra.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on April 30, 2014, 07:32:03 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on April 30, 2014, 07:32:03 AM
Ervoyce breathed deep again, savoring his existence once again, "When somebeast I hold dear to my heart is threatened, I will go to all necessary lengths to get them out." Opening his eyes to look at Bryant he continued, "But what does it matter to you? I'm just an acquaintance of yours that does some rather strange things." Looking to the ceiling and closing his eyes yet again he let his statement sink in for a moment before continuing, "I was born in the North, and speak many languages due to my travels."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on April 30, 2014, 06:46:34 PM
Post by: rachel25 on April 30, 2014, 06:46:34 PM
Ushen jumped, and turned, traps? And how did they know about Brockhall?
"Aggg!" He screeched as he was suddenly flying into the air, his footpaws tangled in a rope. His bags had fortunately seemed to have come to no harm as he dropped them. But he was still worried about the paint in the jars, some of those had been hard to find.
"Aggg!" He screeched as he was suddenly flying into the air, his footpaws tangled in a rope. His bags had fortunately seemed to have come to no harm as he dropped them. But he was still worried about the paint in the jars, some of those had been hard to find.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on April 30, 2014, 07:44:40 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on April 30, 2014, 07:44:40 PM
Vatra winced as he was flipped upside down "...Sorry," she said. picking up some of his things and then dropping them when she realized that he was still upside down. "Oh sorry I'll let you down," She wet over to a tree and tried to lower him down as gently as possible. "We had to put traps up all around the forest to keep the vermin out of Brockhall,"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 30, 2014, 07:58:16 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 30, 2014, 07:58:16 PM
"Yeah...You never know about their scouting parties. Just the other dayI had to lead some away from here, before they got to the traps, because that would give us away." Arya said, scowling. Then she thought of something. "Um, are we going to tell the truth about what we're doing, or tell a cover story?" She asked. If they told the truth, they'd not be able to do it again. But if they told a cover story, she'd feel guilty about lying for weeks.
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"Okay.....That just confused me even more..." Bryant muttered. "Oh, and I didn't tell them where we were, since I figured that since you're the mastermind, you'd know what to say." He added a moment later.
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"Okay.....That just confused me even more..." Bryant muttered. "Oh, and I didn't tell them where we were, since I figured that since you're the mastermind, you'd know what to say." He added a moment later.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on May 01, 2014, 03:18:29 AM
Post by: Faiyloe on May 01, 2014, 03:18:29 AM
"The truth of cores we won't lie to our friends they know that we are in charge of getting the abbey back that entitles some risk, they can't stop up... and we have to tell them about Zanga's death," She said quietly. She had tried to avoid the point but knew that it could not be done and the knowledge weighed heavy on her heart. She bit her lip and started back towards Brockhall.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 01, 2014, 05:57:26 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 01, 2014, 05:57:26 PM
"Alright." Arya said, then sniffed when Vatra mentioned Zanga. But she bravely wiped her paw across her eyes, grabbed a dock leaf and blew her nose, and as Ushen's head neared the ground, she held it so his his head was sideways, so he wouldn't fall on his head. That had happened the last time they'd accidentally snared a Dibbun.
OOC: Is that alright, Rachy?
OOC: Is that alright, Rachy?
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 01, 2014, 06:01:04 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 01, 2014, 06:01:04 PM
Ushen has shell-shocked, as he came to ground, he instantly leapt up, flabbergasted, "Your staying at Brockhall!" He said in disbelief, "How'd you find it? Have you touched anything? Please tell me you haven't touched any of my paints!"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 01, 2014, 06:45:17 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 01, 2014, 06:45:17 PM
"Yes, we're staying at Brockhall. Don't worry, we took all those kars of paints and locked them in a closet so the Dibbuns wouldn't get to them. And, as it';s rather hard to live anywhere for a season without touching anything, yes, we did touch a LOT of stuff. How'd we find it? By chance. You see, we had to evacuate the Abbey of Redwall really fast, and we were out in the woods, and Abbess Russina found a door in an oak tree, and we went in. And we've been living there ever since the middle of last winter. Remind me to tell you the long version later, OK?" Arya sdaid, picking up a few of his bags and handing them to him.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 02, 2014, 05:16:17 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 02, 2014, 05:16:17 PM
"No, no, no, no! This can't be happening." Ushen groaned, shouldering his bags. "Has anyone find the trap door into the Cellar. If so I'm worse at hiding things than I thought." Ushen whined.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on May 02, 2014, 05:50:42 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on May 02, 2014, 05:50:42 PM
"Cellar... I don't think so. The place was so big and it seem deserted. We only too up a small portion of the place the rest was off limits to keep the dibbuns from getting lost." Vatra said. she gave a gasp of pain the wound in her shoulder was worse than she thought.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 02, 2014, 05:52:59 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 02, 2014, 05:52:59 PM
Ushen sighed in relief, "Oh thank goodness. I mean really, I got away for five seasons, and all this happens, oh, are you alright?" Ushen said, forgetting his troubles, and now worrying about the squirrelmaid.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on May 02, 2014, 06:00:05 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on May 02, 2014, 06:00:05 PM
"I'm fine... I've had worse, just have to get it treated to," She said though it still hurt.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 02, 2014, 06:01:31 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 02, 2014, 06:01:31 PM
"Um, we better get going then." Ushen said, suddenly feeling his old awkwardness creeping up on him again.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on May 02, 2014, 06:06:50 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on May 02, 2014, 06:06:50 PM
They came to the great tree and Varta opened the door and started down the stairs in silence.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 02, 2014, 06:08:12 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 02, 2014, 06:08:12 PM
Ushen followed, struggling to get in without banging his bags against the walls.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on May 02, 2014, 06:11:22 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on May 02, 2014, 06:11:22 PM
Vatra entered the infirmary and saw Ervoyce on the bed . "Ervoyce! Are you ok? What happened?" She yelled running over to the bed completely forgetting about her wounds.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 02, 2014, 06:44:29 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 02, 2014, 06:44:29 PM
Arya straggling behind, listened to the otter two talking. She'd gasped she accidentally knocked her shouklder against the wall when closing the door, but no one noticed. She peeked in the Infirmary door and sighed......It was best to give Vatra and Ervoyce some time to talk. She saw Bryant in there also, but he was slipping out the other door. Why this room had two doors she had no idea. She decided to sit down next to the door. She asked Ushen, "Would you like me to tell you the long version now? We shouldn't disturb them....They'll be engaged any day now." She joked.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on May 02, 2014, 06:57:28 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on May 02, 2014, 06:57:28 PM
Ervoyce turned his head and grinned slightly, "Welcome back Vatra, fire doesn't exactly play nicely with fur... Neither do vermin." He couldn't help but look at his friend in a new light, seemingly more permanent. Strange indeed, nothing changed when he saw Bryant. The epiphany hit like a sling stone from a badger, Vatra was part of this "home" thing that he had recently discovered, Bryant was not because the albino would not be staying, or at least that was not the plan at this point in time. The black squirrel tried not to stare at his equally dark companion as the change was happening, a strange feeling indeed."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 02, 2014, 07:13:46 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 02, 2014, 07:13:46 PM
Arya sighed as she started musing while waiting for Ushen's reply......Huh......I suppose they will get married one of these seasons. Then I really WILL be the odd one out. No Zanga, Bryant isn't planning to stay, and I don't really talk to anyone else. Guess I'll just take care of Russina until she dies or I do. Whichever comes first. And then there's the issue of Brockhall: Will the squirrel kick us out, or let us stay? And while I'm thinking about this squirrel, I suppose he's got his eyes set on some other squirrelmaid. He's quite nice-looking to me. Oh, why on earth do I always fall for the worst possible squirrels? First there was Bryant, but he's....Just not the type of squirrel who'll ever settle down He prefers being a loner. And then Ervoyce, who's obviously falling for Vatra, although they both don't know it, which is absolutely ridiculous, since she likes him too, and doesn't know it. And now this guy! I guess my destiny's just to be alone, even though I long for a little romance in my life....... While Arya was thinking about this whole thing, she'd started crying without realizing it.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on May 02, 2014, 08:44:02 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on May 02, 2014, 08:44:02 PM
"You got that right... I guess it didn't go exactly to plan... I'm sorry, I went off on my own and got everyone into trouble," She said looking into the other squirrels strange silver eyes something was different this time but she couldn't quit put her finger on it. He was more, Content, that was it, or as close as she could get.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on May 03, 2014, 01:27:57 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on May 03, 2014, 01:27:57 AM
Ervoyce responded, "It was not your fault, Arya went after Zanga, which nobeast can hold against her. He was our friend, and I can't imagine how much it hurt for her, she's not like us Vatra... She's not as accustomed to death as we are." He turned his head away slightly as a pause interrupted his statement. Looking back to his friend he continued a little more drearily, "How is Arya? She certainly didn't seem in the best of conditions when I last saw her out there."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on May 03, 2014, 02:17:54 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on May 03, 2014, 02:17:54 PM
"She is ok, I think we had a run in with a weasel, Arya got hit in the shoulder with an arrow. I didn't fare to well either, She said wincing and remembering the gash in her shoulder. "I had to leave Zanga in the woods, don't worry he is well hidden but we will have to go back and give him a proper burial," She said solemnly. The infirmary keeper came back in and at the sight of Vatra's shoulder She started fussing over here and bandaging her up. "Ow! Careful! Stop touching it, Stop touching it it hurts" She said normally she would have just gritted her teeth and let the herbalist do her stuff but to day was different. She felt, for the first time in a long time she felt everything nothing was blocked out and she let it go. Her shoulder throbbed and she slumped over a sob escaping her soul. She rubbed hr free paw across her face reached out for Ervoyces paw and said quietly "He's gone and there is nothing I can do about it," Tears started to run down her face real tears not of anger but of pure grief.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 03, 2014, 04:33:27 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 03, 2014, 04:33:27 PM
Ushen wasn't quite sure what to do, but then Arya started crying. Now although Ushen wasn't all that good with emotions, and maids, but he did know not to leave some poor girl who had obviously had a bad night crying. He sat down next to her, and without thinking put an arm round her, and began saying what he guessed were comforting things.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 03, 2014, 07:53:09 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 03, 2014, 07:53:09 PM
Arya wasn't r4eally thinking either, and just curled up towards Ushen and cried. It was nice to have someone who seemed to understand, a little bit at least.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflor on May 03, 2014, 11:13:43 PM
Post by: Dannflor on May 03, 2014, 11:13:43 PM
Jath crawled from her perch from a tall oak tree watching the woodlands for any movements. Her paw never strayed far from her bow that was by her side. She heard a rustle in the bushes, just an owl. She sighed.
She tried to track the two other squirrels that the vermin who she nearly killed tried to kill, but to no success. So she decided to just watch the woodlands like she alway's had, for beasts who were in trouble and for vermin.
Jath stopped by a large oak tree the bright moon shining on her fur. She saw a little door in the tree and large letters. Jath looked at the words wishing that she new how to read.
Not daring to enter she decided to sleep in the branches of the tree. Climbing up she slept on a thick branch, keeping one eye open for any danger.
She tried to track the two other squirrels that the vermin who she nearly killed tried to kill, but to no success. So she decided to just watch the woodlands like she alway's had, for beasts who were in trouble and for vermin.
Jath stopped by a large oak tree the bright moon shining on her fur. She saw a little door in the tree and large letters. Jath looked at the words wishing that she new how to read.
Not daring to enter she decided to sleep in the branches of the tree. Climbing up she slept on a thick branch, keeping one eye open for any danger.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 04, 2014, 05:04:20 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 04, 2014, 05:04:20 PM
Ushen held Arya close, and just let her cry. He knew that when something terrible happened, that the best thing was just to let it all out. He remembered how much he had cried when his grandfather died. He had sat in a room quite close to here, and had stayed there for hours. Oh, how this place brought back memorise, maybe that was why he spent so much time away.
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Raphael was relieved that he had lost all his enemies, and just sprinted for Redwall Abbey. When he got there, the place was in chaos. He better find Jantar, she would be wanting his help.
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Raphael was relieved that he had lost all his enemies, and just sprinted for Redwall Abbey. When he got there, the place was in chaos. He better find Jantar, she would be wanting his help.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 04, 2014, 05:26:56 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 04, 2014, 05:26:56 PM
Arya finished her cry, and then realized she was curled up, her face in Ushen's side. She looked up and blushed deeply, then looked down again, but did not move for the moment.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 04, 2014, 05:39:18 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 04, 2014, 05:39:18 PM
Ushen saw how embarrassed she was, and suddenly realized how he must look. "It's alright," He said, wiping away a stray tear, "Don't feel like you've got to hold it in, or bare it along."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 04, 2014, 05:41:08 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 04, 2014, 05:41:08 PM
"T-t-thank you......Zanga was my closest friend, ever since those two got close...." Arya said, knowing it wouldn't make sense, and then started crying again. And then fell into a flashback. She stiffened, and in her mind replayed the awful day she was orphaned. This lasted about five minutes, then she started shaking and screaming.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 04, 2014, 05:45:00 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 04, 2014, 05:45:00 PM
Ushen felt a little panicked, but guessed that Arya was following his advice, and letting it all out. She was rocking backwards, and forwards, but Ushen still kept his arm around her shoulders. At this moment, she just needed a friend, and it seemed that was something she hadn't really had for a while. Or her friend was this Zanga she was going on about, and Ushen was certain that Zanga must have been killed or something like that.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 04, 2014, 05:53:49 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 04, 2014, 05:53:49 PM
"Make it stop, make it stop, MAKE IT STOP!!!" She started moaning, still caught in the memory. The one part of her mind that wasn't dragged into the memory was fighting against it, but the fight was going badly. "No, not again. I can't deal with this...." She whimpered.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 04, 2014, 06:30:12 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 04, 2014, 06:30:12 PM
Ushen's tender heart went out to Arya, and he began to whisper kindly to her, "It's ok. Your alright, your safe, I know it's hard. Just fight through it."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 04, 2014, 10:55:56 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 04, 2014, 10:55:56 PM
Arya kept whimpering, now remembering the graves she dug: "No, no, no....I can't deal with this right now...No more flashbacks! No more! Please, no more....." She stop[ped whimpering, partly because the last clinging piece of her mind that was telling her that this was just a memory lost the battle, and partly because she fainted.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on May 04, 2014, 11:29:51 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on May 04, 2014, 11:29:51 PM
Vatra Snapped back when she heard Aryas cries and ran out into the hall just in time to see her slump over in an unconscious heap. "No! Not again, don't do this," Vatra picked Arya up and brought her into the infirmary laying her down on the bed next to Ervoyce. Then with out saying anything she left the room.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 05, 2014, 05:11:10 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 05, 2014, 05:11:10 PM
Ushen felt rather annoyed that the other squirrelmaid just took Arya away without even saying anything. Ushen didn't do anything though, he just got up, and headed off to his room, which he hoped wasn't being inhabited.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on May 05, 2014, 05:23:54 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on May 05, 2014, 05:23:54 PM
Vatra entered Zanga's room and looked around at the empty bed and a lump grew in her throat. The room was dark the only light coming from the hall Vatra's shadow stretched across the dark packed earthen walls and floor and thick strong roots grew from the ceiling and came down to make the bed. She went over to the bed and felt the unmade sheets and her paw ran across the frame and down to the chest at the foot of the bed. Then she noticed lying next to it a javelin. She picked it up and felt its weight. It was her old Javelin Death Stinger She had given it to Zanga when he needed it. She had told him to keep it.
"I will wiled you again in memory and honor of our friend Zanga," She said
"I will wiled you again in memory and honor of our friend Zanga," She said
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 05, 2014, 05:44:55 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 05, 2014, 05:44:55 PM
Ushen noticed the door to his room was open. He went over, and saw that the some what scary squirrelmaid was in there. Holding a javelin, "Excuse me." He called quietly, "Is this your room, or isn't it being use. Cos this is actually my room."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on May 05, 2014, 05:49:27 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on May 05, 2014, 05:49:27 PM
Vatra looked up and swallowed hard "This was Zanga's room," she said quietly "It is no longer in use,"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 05, 2014, 06:03:51 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 05, 2014, 06:03:51 PM
"I'm sorry about your friend." Ushen said, looking at the floor, "I know what it's like to lose someone you hold dear.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 05, 2014, 06:06:33 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 05, 2014, 06:06:33 PM
Bryant was wandering, then he got lost. He saw that he was in some dormitories, and then he walked by one of the rooms and saw Vatra inside, with some other squirrel. "Hello, Vatra. I'm afraid I haven't gotten the slightest clue where I am.....And do you know where Arya is?" He asked, completely and totally unaware of Zanga's death at the moment.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 05, 2014, 06:06:50 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 05, 2014, 06:06:50 PM
Ushen turned round, he wasn't startled by this new squirrel's appearance, he actually had a friend who was an albino, who lived on an island down East. "She's in the infirmary."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 05, 2014, 06:09:40 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 05, 2014, 06:09:40 PM
OOC: What?
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on May 05, 2014, 06:31:46 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on May 05, 2014, 06:31:46 PM
OOC: I put her there after she passed out.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 05, 2014, 06:39:37 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 05, 2014, 06:39:37 PM
OOC: No, not that....Rachy put a smiley. ::)
BIC: Bryant blushed, "Um...Where's that? I'm lost." He admitte, then looked down, at the floor and scuffled his footpaws. "HEy, wasn't this some otter's room?" He asked, trying to make some light conversation.
BIC: Bryant blushed, "Um...Where's that? I'm lost." He admitte, then looked down, at the floor and scuffled his footpaws. "HEy, wasn't this some otter's room?" He asked, trying to make some light conversation.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on May 05, 2014, 06:47:33 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on May 05, 2014, 06:47:33 PM
With out answering his second question Vatra said " Down the hall take the last right then the first left its the second door on your left," She then left the room and headed in the opposite direction.
OOC: Remember Bryant still has martins sword and no I don't want it back just yet.
OOC: Remember Bryant still has martins sword and no I don't want it back just yet.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 05, 2014, 06:56:28 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 05, 2014, 06:56:28 PM
"Okay, thanks Vatra...." He called, then looked at the other squirrel. "Oh,. by the way, my name's Bryant, the frighten-er of the Dibbuns. "He laughed humorlessly. "And no, I'm not a Redwaller, I'm just trying to help get the Abbey back. What';s up with Vtra, anyways?"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on May 05, 2014, 08:19:03 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on May 05, 2014, 08:19:03 PM
Vatra walked Purposefully threw the dark halls of Brockhall. The light of the lanterns hanging on the walls glowing on her dark fur, reflecting the glint of danger in her eyes. The javelin clenched in one paw. A look of Solemn determination on her face.
She strode out into the cool night. Rain falling and dripping in big fat drops off the leaves of the trees and on to the ground forming puddles at her feet and falling into her fur where it soaked threw her cloths and the freshly made bandage which was now turning red. She held the javelin in front of her with both paws and closing both eye she tilted back her head and let the rain soak her face.
She jerked her head up and her eyes snapped open and a fire was burning behind them in the dark and raging threw her blood and she felt a battle cry building up inside her "FOR VENGEANCE AND GLORYYYYY!" she cried and ran off into the woods towards Redwall fueled by wrath yet this time it was different it not a blinding rage as it was many times before but focused, focused on one thing, revenge.
She strode out into the cool night. Rain falling and dripping in big fat drops off the leaves of the trees and on to the ground forming puddles at her feet and falling into her fur where it soaked threw her cloths and the freshly made bandage which was now turning red. She held the javelin in front of her with both paws and closing both eye she tilted back her head and let the rain soak her face.
She jerked her head up and her eyes snapped open and a fire was burning behind them in the dark and raging threw her blood and she felt a battle cry building up inside her "FOR VENGEANCE AND GLORYYYYY!" she cried and ran off into the woods towards Redwall fueled by wrath yet this time it was different it not a blinding rage as it was many times before but focused, focused on one thing, revenge.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on May 05, 2014, 08:31:31 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on May 05, 2014, 08:31:31 PM
OOC: Oh bother, you were waiting for me to not be able to follow you weren't you. :P
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on May 05, 2014, 10:03:01 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on May 05, 2014, 10:03:01 PM
OOC: *Evil laughs* Yes well not really but the thought did cross my mind. ;D Actually I was waiting to get my old Javelin back. I had this Idea since they got back to Brockhall.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 06, 2014, 03:26:59 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 06, 2014, 03:26:59 PM
Ushen shrugged, "I didn't even know her name until you just mentioned it. And what do you mean frightener of Dibbuns? What's a Dibbun? Oh, and this was someone else's room, someone by the name of Zanga. Turns out he go killed. So it's back to being mine again."
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Raphael found Jantar in Great Hall. She was standing on one of the huge long tables, with horde beasts in front of her. She looked amazing, she was wearing a black fitted dress, with lace daggers all over it. A long crimson clock, with gold embroidery, and a gold fastener, framed her. Her face was painted with plant dyes, it gave her a frightening look. This along with the dark, torch lit Hall, and the scared horde, made her look very heroic.
Raphael smiled, and slid in at the back, it seemed she was going to take charge now.
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Raphael found Jantar in Great Hall. She was standing on one of the huge long tables, with horde beasts in front of her. She looked amazing, she was wearing a black fitted dress, with lace daggers all over it. A long crimson clock, with gold embroidery, and a gold fastener, framed her. Her face was painted with plant dyes, it gave her a frightening look. This along with the dark, torch lit Hall, and the scared horde, made her look very heroic.
Raphael smiled, and slid in at the back, it seemed she was going to take charge now.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on May 06, 2014, 03:41:31 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on May 06, 2014, 03:41:31 PM
Vatra sped threw the woods focused rage driving her on. Images flashed threw her mind. Growing stronger each time fueling her rage. Zanga dead lying there with the arrow in his back, Arya's tear stained face, The Weasel that Killed Zanga, Ervoyce all ablaze, Vermin fleeing, Zanga dead, Arya's wails, Jantar. Bryant dressed in white, Ervoyce, Martins sword, Arya, Zanga, Vermin, Bryant, Weasel, Death, Ervoyce, Zanga, Arya, Fire!
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 06, 2014, 03:45:11 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 06, 2014, 03:45:11 PM
Jantar began her speech, her voice ringing up to the rafters. She talked on for a while about the horde, and about Grund. She then began to fuel the fire of anger in the horde soldier's heart. It wasn't long until they were all chanting, "JANTAR THE SEER! JANTAR THE SEER! JANTAR THE SEER! JANTAR THE SEER! JANTAR THE SEER! JANTAR THE SEER!"
Jantar looked through the crowd, and straight at Raphael, she raised an eyebrow at his socked, and bleeding form. Raphael shrugged, and winced because of his shoulder. He then pushed his way through the crowd, and headed up stairs to his room.
Jantar looked through the crowd, and straight at Raphael, she raised an eyebrow at his socked, and bleeding form. Raphael shrugged, and winced because of his shoulder. He then pushed his way through the crowd, and headed up stairs to his room.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflor on May 06, 2014, 05:04:34 PM
Post by: Dannflor on May 06, 2014, 05:04:34 PM
Jath woke with the yell from a beast from below shouting some kind of war cry. Banging her head on a branch above she looked out to see what kind of beast it was.
She nimbly climbed to the peak of the big oak and stared down at her surroundings. She noticed movement in the tree's and eagerly scrambled down to the bottom of the oak. She noticed the door again and traced with her paw the writing.
She nimbly climbed to the peak of the big oak and stared down at her surroundings. She noticed movement in the tree's and eagerly scrambled down to the bottom of the oak. She noticed the door again and traced with her paw the writing.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 06, 2014, 07:30:45 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 06, 2014, 07:30:45 PM
OOC: Good grief! Faiy, you nearly made me have to change my pants with that scenario going through Vatra's head! :o Of course, the fact that my dad sneaked up on my and put an ice cube on my neck probably helped.
BIC: Bryant gasped, "Oh, no! Stupid, stupid, STUPID me!" He said, starting to pace while berating himself. "Oh, by the way, Dibbun means an Abbey Babe. Dibbuns is the prual." Then he started pacing again, muttering. Just then, an ottermaid was running down the hall wit her older sister chasing after her. When she saw Bryant, she shrieked and ran towards her sister, earning him a Look. He blushed, then after they had left started banging his head. "And that's why I call myself the frightener of Dibbuns....Everywhere I go, I frighten everyone, or they don't like me....They're scared just because I'm different. They shun me, just because I'm different." He sighed, his pain on not being accepted showing clearly in his voice and face. Then started banging his head against the door lintel.
BIC: Bryant gasped, "Oh, no! Stupid, stupid, STUPID me!" He said, starting to pace while berating himself. "Oh, by the way, Dibbun means an Abbey Babe. Dibbuns is the prual." Then he started pacing again, muttering. Just then, an ottermaid was running down the hall wit her older sister chasing after her. When she saw Bryant, she shrieked and ran towards her sister, earning him a Look. He blushed, then after they had left started banging his head. "And that's why I call myself the frightener of Dibbuns....Everywhere I go, I frighten everyone, or they don't like me....They're scared just because I'm different. They shun me, just because I'm different." He sighed, his pain on not being accepted showing clearly in his voice and face. Then started banging his head against the door lintel.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on May 07, 2014, 03:01:51 AM
Post by: Faiyloe on May 07, 2014, 03:01:51 AM
Suddenly Vatra went flying off her feet a net enveloping her. "NOOOO! NO! NO!" She shouted in anger. She tore and bit at the rope frantically yelling and thrashing about violently "NO not now! WHY?" The net swung back and forth dangerously as she tried to free herself and a bell rang in the distance back near Brockhall.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 07, 2014, 04:28:41 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 07, 2014, 04:28:41 PM
Ushen watched as the otters left, then he turned to Bryant. "I don't know what their problem is. I have a friend like you, he lives on an island in the East. He's an otter actually. No one's ever scared of him. Do you know why? Cos he actually bothered to get to know people, to the point that the kids, or Dibbuns, love him, and call him Uncle Hitula." Now Ushen was shy, but shy people can be very observant, and have their moments of daring, Ushen was having such a moment now, also he had taken a liking to this squirrel, he seemed a nice enough guy, "You just have to stick it out, at the end of the day, their just kids. Kids are silly over all sorts of things. My little brother used to be terrified of apples, yes he was certainly.....special, and at that point he was nine, but it just goes it show, kids are stupid over basically everything."
Ushen jumped slightly at the sound of a bell ringing nearby. "What's that?"
Ushen jumped slightly at the sound of a bell ringing nearby. "What's that?"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 07, 2014, 05:36:53 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 07, 2014, 05:36:53 PM
"Bryant groaned, he was getting tired of all this psychological nuts. Then the bell rang, and he jumped three feet into the air. "Oh, nuts! That's one of the traps!" He exclaimed, then gave a hurried explanation: "From what Arya, Vatra, and Eryovce told me, that means someone's stuck in one of the traps around Brockhall. Oh, and mate, it isn't just the Dibbuns who get scared." Then he rushed, knowing that he might very well be the only one to know what the bell meant. Because if Vatra accidentally got set off.......
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on May 07, 2014, 05:42:52 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on May 07, 2014, 05:42:52 PM
Vatra continued to struggle and thrash around but the net was well made she should know she helped make it. She was mad, mad at the vermin, mad at being delayed, mad at herself for not looking where she was going, and most of all mad at death for taking Zanga.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 07, 2014, 05:46:02 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 07, 2014, 05:46:02 PM
Bryant ran out of Brockhall, and just started jogging towards the Redwall direction. He net a babe, who he smiled at, and told him to go to Brockhall. The babe ran, ran into a tree, then got up, glancing fearly over his shoulder at Bryant, who merely sighed, then continued scanning the woods for any signs of life. He'd been jogging for about ten minutes when he saw something. He started running for it.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on May 07, 2014, 05:52:02 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on May 07, 2014, 05:52:02 PM
Vatra saw him too "Let me out of this #@*!$&^#%$ Thing!" She shouted angrily there was still fire in her eyes. She had it bad this time. Normally If something like this happened she would calm down after a little and start to think clearly but this time it just made her worse.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 07, 2014, 05:54:00 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 07, 2014, 05:54:00 PM
Bryant winced at Vatra's language, and jogged up. "Um, are you ion killing-people-mode? Because if are, maybe you should stay in there for a little while..." He suggested, noting that her eyes didn't look quite right.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 07, 2014, 05:58:54 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 07, 2014, 05:58:54 PM
Ushen followed Bryant, after putting his bags onto his bed. He found himself running through the woods, it didn't take him long to find them, he chuckled at Vatra's language.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 07, 2014, 06:00:05 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 07, 2014, 06:00:05 PM
Bryant jumped when he heard Ushen's chuckle. "Gah! Really? Don't DO that to me." He admonished, then turned back to Vatra.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on May 07, 2014, 06:10:33 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on May 07, 2014, 06:10:33 PM
"LET ME DOWN THIS INSTANT! OR ILL RIP THE REST OF YOU TAIL OFF!" She yelled this time even louder.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 07, 2014, 06:13:23 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 07, 2014, 06:13:23 PM
"Now that's not very nice." Ushen raised an eyebrow, he felt confidant around these creatures, something that usually took a long time to happen. But when he was confidant, he could be oh so sassy. "Missy, I think you better stay in there, until you calm down. Yes, it might possibly take another rain fall, but we can wait."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 07, 2014, 06:17:02 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 07, 2014, 06:17:02 PM
Bryant's tail was a bit of a sore subject with him, and he snarled, "Oh, I quite agree with this fellow. You can stay. Or, you can apologize, and I might have your stay in there shorter." Then he turned on his heel and stomped off, swishing his tail.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on May 07, 2014, 06:17:50 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on May 07, 2014, 06:17:50 PM
"LET ME OUT YOU $*%&$ TRAITOR! VERMIN SYMPATHIZER!" She shouted struggling with the net "When I get out you'll be sorry!"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 07, 2014, 06:18:35 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 07, 2014, 06:18:35 PM
Ushen shrugged, "You should try being more civil with people. And I highly doubt that."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 07, 2014, 06:25:36 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 07, 2014, 06:25:36 PM
Bryant turned, infuriated. For one moment, his face turned into lines of something truly frightening, as he said, "At least I didn't kill people for the fun of it. At least I can control my temper." He said quietly, but that was truly scary. It was calm and quite with rage. Then he turned again and kept walking.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on May 07, 2014, 06:30:57 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on May 07, 2014, 06:30:57 PM
A fire blazed up behind her eyes. She growled at him and tried to get at him but of coarse the net got in the way. "I NEVER KILL FOR FUN! YOUR JUST A COWERED! AN INSECURE COWERED! AFRAID TO DO WHATS RIGHT!"
OOC: Some one should probably tell Ervoyce... ::)
OOC: Some one should probably tell Ervoyce... ::)
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 07, 2014, 06:42:42 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 07, 2014, 06:42:42 PM
OOC: Probably. At this rate, Bryant's gonna end up killing her without letting her out of the net.
BIC: Bryant snapped. "OH YEAH? HOW ABOUT BEING RIDICULED BY YOUR DRUNK FATHER? BEING DESPISED BY YOUR MOTHER? BEING MOCKED, EVERYWHERE YOU GO? AT LEAST YOU'VE NEVER BEEN LAUGHED AT! MAYBE YOU SHOULD GO RUN TO YOUR PRECIOUS ERVOYCE! AND HOW ABOUT YOU JUST GO AHEAD AND REALIZE WHAT I DID AT A GLANCE! YOU AND THAT BLACK SQUIRREL ARE SO FREAKING IN LOVE THAT YOU'VE MADE ARYA FEEL LIKE A FIFTH WHEEL! NOW THAT ZANGA'S GONE, SHE DOESN'T HAVE ANYONE TO REALLY TALK TO! THAT MAKES IT THAT MUCH WORSE FOR HER!" He yelled, then turned and ran. He'd just blurted out Arya's secrets! The ones he'd promised not to tell....Along with a few of his own. This was a mess. He knew that if he didn't go know, he'd lose it completely...And the last time that had happened, it hadn't been pretty. It had involved mopre than one death, in fact.
BIC: Bryant snapped. "OH YEAH? HOW ABOUT BEING RIDICULED BY YOUR DRUNK FATHER? BEING DESPISED BY YOUR MOTHER? BEING MOCKED, EVERYWHERE YOU GO? AT LEAST YOU'VE NEVER BEEN LAUGHED AT! MAYBE YOU SHOULD GO RUN TO YOUR PRECIOUS ERVOYCE! AND HOW ABOUT YOU JUST GO AHEAD AND REALIZE WHAT I DID AT A GLANCE! YOU AND THAT BLACK SQUIRREL ARE SO FREAKING IN LOVE THAT YOU'VE MADE ARYA FEEL LIKE A FIFTH WHEEL! NOW THAT ZANGA'S GONE, SHE DOESN'T HAVE ANYONE TO REALLY TALK TO! THAT MAKES IT THAT MUCH WORSE FOR HER!" He yelled, then turned and ran. He'd just blurted out Arya's secrets! The ones he'd promised not to tell....Along with a few of his own. This was a mess. He knew that if he didn't go know, he'd lose it completely...And the last time that had happened, it hadn't been pretty. It had involved mopre than one death, in fact.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on May 07, 2014, 06:51:50 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on May 07, 2014, 06:51:50 PM
"YOU HAVE NO IDEA! YOU SAY YOUR HER FRIEND YET YOU DON'T SEE! YOU SAY SHE IS ALONE YET YOU STAND THERE DOING NOTHING! IF IT IS SO IMPORTANT BE THERE FOR HER! YOUR A COWERED!"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 07, 2014, 08:07:04 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 07, 2014, 08:07:04 PM
OOC: Oh my goodness, I was listening to a song that so made reading that so awesome!
BIC: Ushen listened to all this, and when he heard what Bryant said, he felt a strange feeling inside of him. Drunken father, uncaring mother, it so reminded him of his own parents, and there was something else. Like a long forgotten memory, locked away in the depths of his complicated mind.
OOC: Hey, Corn I just had an idea, could Ushen, and Bryant be brothers? Ushens only a little older than Bryant, but maybe Ushen could have forgotten or something about Bryant, until now. I could think something up.
BIC: Ushen listened to all this, and when he heard what Bryant said, he felt a strange feeling inside of him. Drunken father, uncaring mother, it so reminded him of his own parents, and there was something else. Like a long forgotten memory, locked away in the depths of his complicated mind.
OOC: Hey, Corn I just had an idea, could Ushen, and Bryant be brothers? Ushens only a little older than Bryant, but maybe Ushen could have forgotten or something about Bryant, until now. I could think something up.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on May 07, 2014, 09:31:46 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on May 07, 2014, 09:31:46 PM
OOC: Hold the phone! Don't make any posts PLEASE! I just had an idea but I need to talk to Cornflower first, please don't post this could be great!
EDIT: Oh, and the conjunction "you are" is spelled "you're" with an apostrophe and an "e." "Your" is referencing something of another's ownership. ;)
EDIT: Oh, and the conjunction "you are" is spelled "you're" with an apostrophe and an "e." "Your" is referencing something of another's ownership. ;)
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 07, 2014, 10:57:52 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 07, 2014, 10:57:52 PM
OOC: You know...I just remembered that I had copied my post when it was CLEAR that I couldn't post it....I'm glad I couldn't post it now! Dan, I'm saying it again: On with the plan! Only, you can PP a little bit, but not much if I'm on, and if I'm not, then go ahead and do as much as you need to, 'Kay?
@Rachy: That....Sounds.....FANTASTIC!!!
EDIT: I have given Dan permission to do what he's got to do with Arya! Now, I'm off to enjoy my dinner, so I'll type you all later tomorrow!
@Rachy: That....Sounds.....FANTASTIC!!!
EDIT: I have given Dan permission to do what he's got to do with Arya! Now, I'm off to enjoy my dinner, so I'll type you all later tomorrow!
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on May 07, 2014, 11:59:19 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on May 07, 2014, 11:59:19 PM
A stick snapped intrusively in the temporarily silent air. There, standing behind the group was Ervoyce, supported by Arya's healthier body. His expression displayed the pain he felt, to all, a pain that cut deeper than any sword and burned hotter than any flame. A pain that ripped into his fragile concept of home, a pain that tore away the contentment and happiness he had just so recently reveled in. Frail form shaking, the dark squirrel had to close his eyes to concentrate on the words he stated quietly, "So, the actions of those long ago still determine how you act today." Troubles searing his heart, Ervoyce opened his eyes to finish speaking, exposing his emotional agony, "You sit there and be-rate one another while being the culprits yourselves. You've let your animosities and negative feelings hinder you from seeing that others are hurting too! Do you even realize that there are others in Brockhall injured in the same ways as you? Do you even realize that there are some who are even worse off... then you? What kind of example are you setting for the hurt and broken! What should they think when their leaders spend their off time shouting insults at one another! WHa.!..." A stab of physical pain interrupted his words, forcing him to lean more on Arya, and instinctively hunching in her direction. As the spike subsided, he closed with a voice that had returned from it's crescendo, "Who are you actually fighting, the vermin?.... Or each other?.."...
Ervoyce left the support of his friend and reached to his belt to grab something. Upon grasping the object, he threw it with just enough effort to cut a singular supporting line that was vital to the trap, setting his coloration counter-part free. After taking a quick last glance he turned, nodded a "Thank you" to Arya, and made his way back to the tree. Slumped, bent, and broken, he could not hold the moisture any longer, his eyes shed their load slowly as the shattered remains of his short lived home came to light... Would they ever come together as they had? No, not unless amends were made, and how could hearts so viciously shredded be expected to repair such a hole." Rounding the corner of the tree, he wept internally, allowing some of the excess grief to materialize from his eyes, increasing the flow. Resting his back on the tree, the squirrel stared into the moonlit night with closed eyes and shattered heart.
Ervoyce left the support of his friend and reached to his belt to grab something. Upon grasping the object, he threw it with just enough effort to cut a singular supporting line that was vital to the trap, setting his coloration counter-part free. After taking a quick last glance he turned, nodded a "Thank you" to Arya, and made his way back to the tree. Slumped, bent, and broken, he could not hold the moisture any longer, his eyes shed their load slowly as the shattered remains of his short lived home came to light... Would they ever come together as they had? No, not unless amends were made, and how could hearts so viciously shredded be expected to repair such a hole." Rounding the corner of the tree, he wept internally, allowing some of the excess grief to materialize from his eyes, increasing the flow. Resting his back on the tree, the squirrel stared into the moonlit night with closed eyes and shattered heart.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on May 08, 2014, 12:42:10 AM
Post by: Faiyloe on May 08, 2014, 12:42:10 AM
Vatra heard a snap and looked round angrily. There stood Ervoyce leaning on Arya's shoulder and she saw a look of pain, a deep sorrow and worst of all disappointment and what was left of her broken heart snapped in half. The light in her eyes was gone and she felt a jarring pain in her soul, a longing and a loos. As if some one had punched her in the stomach. "Ervoyce," She whispered and then she fell, the net cut loos. She landed hard on the ground but she did not move from where she fell. Lying on her back she looked up at the sky and she emptied her soul to it and cried, she cried with the sky, and the rain, and the dead who had been lost, and especially with another black squirrel sitting under a tree not far off.
It was all her fault a voice said in her head, Just like all the times before, and you will never change, you are still the same as you where last season nothing is different and you where better off then. She let out a wail and she cried, She cried for her broken heart, and Zanga, and for Ervoyce who she had lost, and she realized how much she cared. How much she cared about what he thought. She realized that she loved him and he was gone...
It was all her fault a voice said in her head, Just like all the times before, and you will never change, you are still the same as you where last season nothing is different and you where better off then. She let out a wail and she cried, She cried for her broken heart, and Zanga, and for Ervoyce who she had lost, and she realized how much she cared. How much she cared about what he thought. She realized that she loved him and he was gone...
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 08, 2014, 04:27:52 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 08, 2014, 04:27:52 PM
Bryant listening, clenching his jaw to keep from screaming, losing it, or doing something otherwise completely and totally insane. He turned, walked away, and started muttering to himself quietly. As he reached the woods, he sighed, looked back, and made sure that no one could see him, then he drew his sword and started demolishing a dead, fallen tree. "Stupid, stupid, stupid! Grr...No, no...Gotta keep under control....Just keep chopping, just keep the sword hitting the tree...Oh, man, that was stupid! In more ways than one...Stupid, stupid, absolutely stupid! Grrr *...That's it, gotta leave, before I lose it....Gah!" He'd narrowly missing hitting his footpaw with his sword, but then continued hitting the tree, as she talked. "No, can't leave...I promised....Grrraaaarr....No, keep it under control, think, breathe....Focus.....That really would have ended badly if Ervoyce and Arya were there....Grrr....Oh, jeez, that was dumb....Grraarr! No, keep it under control....."
*All "Grr"s and "Grraaaarrs" are coming from his temper speaking....And, no, I had no until that this was going to happen until yesterday...
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Arya had stood there, watching, and then crying, as she watched the friendship that she'd had with so many of these squirrels dissolve....She watched Vatra tumble to the ground, crying. She watched Bryant stalk off, muttering to himself, and she watched Ervoyce, the worst hurt of them all, because she did something stupid, have to break it up. She watched as her world seemed to start crumbling. She walked over to Vatra, bent down, and whispered, "Hey, it's gonna be fine...You'll see."
Then she walked over to Ervoyce, and just stood there, looked, turned, and left....Nothing much she could do here...But maybe, just maybe, it would be enough. She turned, and knelt beside him, and said, "I'm sorry.....For a lot of things." She touched his paw, and sttod, and left. Then she walked over to Ushen, and looked at him, and whispered, "My world's crumbling. What do I do?" Then she walked over to a another tree, patted the ground next to her, looking at him hopefully.
OOC: That. Made. Me. Cry, Dan. And I love it!
*All "Grr"s and "Grraaaarrs" are coming from his temper speaking....And, no, I had no until that this was going to happen until yesterday...
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Arya had stood there, watching, and then crying, as she watched the friendship that she'd had with so many of these squirrels dissolve....She watched Vatra tumble to the ground, crying. She watched Bryant stalk off, muttering to himself, and she watched Ervoyce, the worst hurt of them all, because she did something stupid, have to break it up. She watched as her world seemed to start crumbling. She walked over to Vatra, bent down, and whispered, "Hey, it's gonna be fine...You'll see."
Then she walked over to Ervoyce, and just stood there, looked, turned, and left....Nothing much she could do here...But maybe, just maybe, it would be enough. She turned, and knelt beside him, and said, "I'm sorry.....For a lot of things." She touched his paw, and sttod, and left. Then she walked over to Ushen, and looked at him, and whispered, "My world's crumbling. What do I do?" Then she walked over to a another tree, patted the ground next to her, looking at him hopefully.
OOC: That. Made. Me. Cry, Dan. And I love it!
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 08, 2014, 04:51:18 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 08, 2014, 04:51:18 PM
OOC: Oh...it...hurts! :o
BIC: Ushen walked over, and sat down, feeling like someone in a dream. Something about what Bryant, it brought things that had been locked away in the dark, out into the light.
"This reminds me so much about my childhood. All this shouting, and crying. All that needs to be added is screaming." Ushen muttered, looking up at the sky.
BIC: Ushen walked over, and sat down, feeling like someone in a dream. Something about what Bryant, it brought things that had been locked away in the dark, out into the light.
"This reminds me so much about my childhood. All this shouting, and crying. All that needs to be added is screaming." Ushen muttered, looking up at the sky.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 08, 2014, 05:02:00 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 08, 2014, 05:02:00 PM
Arya leaned up against his shoulder hesitantly, but making sure she could still see Ervoyce and Vatra. "That sounds like a really bad childhood." She said, and moved her head so she could look at his face. "Hey, you want to her the long version of how we got here? We have time..." She said, still looking at his face.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 08, 2014, 05:08:26 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 08, 2014, 05:08:26 PM
"Why not? It's been a while since I was actually with other beasts." Ushen nodded. Enjoying the feeling off Arya so close to him, it was a strange sensation, but defiantly a nice one.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on May 08, 2014, 05:20:04 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on May 08, 2014, 05:20:04 PM
Vatra just shook he head in reply to Arya's words. She dragged her self over to a tree where she curled up in a hollow in the roots and cried a torrent of tears and memory's. The fight they had in the snow over a snow castle, ruining away, Ervoyce coming after her, Convincing her to come back, the races and games in the snow, and then the pond, Fighting vermin together and the way he would get her mad just to get her out of danger. And for the first time in her life she considered suicide. In reality Vatra was very fragile and the thought that Ervoyce was gone not dead but gone was to much. She got up and taking her javelin she started into the woods but this time there was no rage in her heart just sorrow.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 08, 2014, 05:23:16 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 08, 2014, 05:23:16 PM
Ushen looked up as Vatra walked away, "Where's she going?"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 08, 2014, 05:27:10 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 08, 2014, 05:27:10 PM
"Alright.." Arya said, then drew in a deep breath.
"The invasion began in the middle of winter, and I and a foreigner were in charge of the defenes. Well, the first attack was mounted in the daylight, and I got wounded with a broken rib or two from from falling onto the hard sandstone after getting shot by an arrow. Zanga found me, and carried me down the steps and to the Infirmary. Vatra was there also, and we made friends there, after I caused a fuss about not doing anything, and finally got some arrow making things. The second attack came after night fall, and they came over the walltops with gliders..One landed in the Infirmary, and I fought him and won with arrows...Then I paced, watching the battle on the walltops. When I couldn't take it anymore, I was shooting arrows from the window...But they out numbered us. I got everyone out, and went to report to Ervoyce, who had told me it was time to get them out. I was fighting with a dagger, streaming blood, and every move hurt...Well, after that, it's a bit of a blur. Ervoyce stayed behind to do something...Vatra was roaming around as I cam off the walltops, and was hiding in a pile of snow. I saw her and charged her...She stopped me, and then I fainted. We got out, and then that's basically it, besides we fact we found Zanga, and he nearly died....That was the worst night ever. D'you know, when we were haunting the Abbey tonight, one of the vermin ran out after Bryant scared him, screaming that he was scared of me, 'The squirrelmaid who wouldn't die.' " Arya said, concluding the tale, and sighed.
She saw Vatra wlked into the woods, with a stance that she recognized. Someone she'd used to know really close had walked that way, right before killing himself. "Oh, no! Vatra! VATRA!! Don't do it!" She screamed, flying up. "I'm sorry, Ushen..I've got to stop her from...From.." SDhe called over her shoulder, running after her.
"The invasion began in the middle of winter, and I and a foreigner were in charge of the defenes. Well, the first attack was mounted in the daylight, and I got wounded with a broken rib or two from from falling onto the hard sandstone after getting shot by an arrow. Zanga found me, and carried me down the steps and to the Infirmary. Vatra was there also, and we made friends there, after I caused a fuss about not doing anything, and finally got some arrow making things. The second attack came after night fall, and they came over the walltops with gliders..One landed in the Infirmary, and I fought him and won with arrows...Then I paced, watching the battle on the walltops. When I couldn't take it anymore, I was shooting arrows from the window...But they out numbered us. I got everyone out, and went to report to Ervoyce, who had told me it was time to get them out. I was fighting with a dagger, streaming blood, and every move hurt...Well, after that, it's a bit of a blur. Ervoyce stayed behind to do something...Vatra was roaming around as I cam off the walltops, and was hiding in a pile of snow. I saw her and charged her...She stopped me, and then I fainted. We got out, and then that's basically it, besides we fact we found Zanga, and he nearly died....That was the worst night ever. D'you know, when we were haunting the Abbey tonight, one of the vermin ran out after Bryant scared him, screaming that he was scared of me, 'The squirrelmaid who wouldn't die.' " Arya said, concluding the tale, and sighed.
She saw Vatra wlked into the woods, with a stance that she recognized. Someone she'd used to know really close had walked that way, right before killing himself. "Oh, no! Vatra! VATRA!! Don't do it!" She screamed, flying up. "I'm sorry, Ushen..I've got to stop her from...From.." SDhe called over her shoulder, running after her.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 08, 2014, 05:37:31 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 08, 2014, 05:37:31 PM
Ushen saw that something bad was going to happen, and he ran after Arya, "What's she doing! Arya, wait!"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 08, 2014, 05:39:28 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 08, 2014, 05:39:28 PM
"Going to Redwall!" She screeched. She knew Vatra, and she probably wouldn't kill herself by outright suicide, but this? Totally possible.
OOC: And where, pray, is Ervoyce during all this?
OOC: And where, pray, is Ervoyce during all this?
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on May 08, 2014, 05:44:47 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on May 08, 2014, 05:44:47 PM
Vatra broke in to a trot and then a run. The rain was subsiding but it didn't matter she was already soaked threw. She ran and ran farther away from that place. Her heart beating in her chest, her feet pounding the ground and every other sound seemed soft and far away.
OOC: He is under a tree crying.
OOC: He is under a tree crying.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 08, 2014, 05:45:42 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 08, 2014, 05:45:42 PM
"Ok then!" Ushen shouted back, and ran faster to catch up.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on May 08, 2014, 06:18:41 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on May 08, 2014, 06:18:41 PM
Vatra stopped she saw something threw the trees She took a few steps closer. It was Ervoyce, She must have gone the wrong way.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on May 08, 2014, 06:27:10 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on May 08, 2014, 06:27:10 PM
Ervoyce had regained some control, but their was still the occasional, dribbling tear. Using the wooden structure behind him as a brace, he stood slowly, as the physical pain was making it's presence known slightly. Upon looking up he spotted Vatra's battered form. Looking down and off to the side slightly, he spoke just loud enough for her to hear, "Please.. Could you... Help me.... Just for a moment."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on May 08, 2014, 06:33:48 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on May 08, 2014, 06:33:48 PM
Vatra looked at him she could tell that he had been crying. She nodded silently and then went over to help him. She wanted to tell him how sorry she was but no words came.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 08, 2014, 06:36:53 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 08, 2014, 06:36:53 PM
Ushen came running up behind them. breathing hard, he watched to see what would happen.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on May 08, 2014, 06:39:12 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on May 08, 2014, 06:39:12 PM
Ervoyce continued to look farther down..... Until Vatra got just close enough. The moment she was in range he lunged at her..... and hugged her. Eyes shut tight, body shaking, he tried to support himself as much as he could, but he still relied heavily on Vatra to stay upright. He tried not to squeeze so hard as to cause injury, but he hugged his friend hard. Unusually hard pressed to find words to speak, he forced out what he could, "Vatra.?.... I... I need to say something."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on May 08, 2014, 06:43:43 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on May 08, 2014, 06:43:43 PM
Vatra stood in shock and a flood of new emotions came tumbling threw. She hugged him back like she would never let go. and perhaps he was squishing her a little but she did not care "What?" She whispered.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on May 08, 2014, 07:11:01 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on May 08, 2014, 07:11:01 PM
Ervoyce just couldn't find the words to say, rocking silently, he simply let the slight drizzle and mutual feeling heal his heart. In so doing he realized that the words he needed were located there. After exhuming what he needed he spoke slowly, and with a gentle passion, "The largest of growths comes from the worst of failures, this one I've shared in just as much as anybeast. Vatra, I've been searching, I know not what for, but I've been searching for it for a long time. So long in fact that I never even knew I was searching for whatever it was. When I got back here, to Brockhall, after the haunting, I'd thought I'd found it, and I let an argument destroy what I'd found... Vatra I've been a fool! I may have found some of what I was looking for, but yet I've been missing an even more important piece, one that's been in front of me screaming my name since I arrived. Vatra.... I've been overlooking you... All this time I've been too stupid to realize that it wasn't me helping you, quite the opposite, you've been helping me! You've shown me things I never could have dreamed of, you made what I found not too long ago....... Vatra............. All this time........ I've been searching for you."
Ervoyce couldn't continue, he had been losing his voice since the half point of his statement. His boldness was also depleted, but he tried to force out something else, "Vatra I....... I..."... He couldn't do it. He buried his face in her shoulder, hoping to high heaven that she understood him.
Ervoyce couldn't continue, he had been losing his voice since the half point of his statement. His boldness was also depleted, but he tried to force out something else, "Vatra I....... I..."... He couldn't do it. He buried his face in her shoulder, hoping to high heaven that she understood him.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on May 08, 2014, 07:25:29 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on May 08, 2014, 07:25:29 PM
Vatra held him close she could no longer stay standing and she sunk to the ground still in his arms. She began to cry but this time they where tears of joy. "I feel the same... " Was all she could get out.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on May 08, 2014, 07:59:49 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on May 08, 2014, 07:59:49 PM
Ervoyce sank with Vatra. He loosened his grip so that his hold wouldn't restrict their decent to the loam covered forest floor. He thought about trying to say something again, but decided not to... This moment......... Was indescribable. His heart was thawed, nay, burning with rejuvenation so shortly after it was ripped apart..... There was only one force that was that strong, and it was a force that Vatra seemingly raised in him.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on May 08, 2014, 08:13:26 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on May 08, 2014, 08:13:26 PM
Vatra felt different and she did not want it to go away. Her heart had broken so completely and mended just a little straighter then it had been before. She wanted to sing and cry and dance but most of all she wanted to never let go. She wanted to promise that she would never run away from him again but she new that was not a promise she could make. She was happy enough to stay in his arms and forget about the harsh cold world.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 08, 2014, 11:32:47 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 08, 2014, 11:32:47 PM
Arya had started walking away when she she saw that Ervoyce had it, and ran when she heard him say, "Vatra?.... I... I need to say something." Then, a safe distance away, she slumped against a tree,m and sighed. "Well, looks like there'll be a wedding here soon." She sighed, then thunked her head back, and something caught her eye.....Something wit white fur. But right then, she didn't care.
OOC: Dang it, Dan! You've made me cry AGAIN! Just don;'t make it a habit.
OOC: Dang it, Dan! You've made me cry AGAIN! Just don;'t make it a habit.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on May 09, 2014, 02:29:56 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on May 09, 2014, 02:29:56 AM
OOC: :D You saying that is a complement in my eyes, you realize this right? Waiting for Ushen's reaction. Oh, and did Arya just assume she knew what Ervoyce was going to say?
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 09, 2014, 03:24:18 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 09, 2014, 03:24:18 PM
OOC: Uh, yeah, she just assumed. And, think about it: She's been spending time with them, and therefore getting chances to watch them, and also realized that they liked each other before they knew! I mean, it was kinda, Duh! You two like each other! Just say it already!
And, yes, I do realize that's a compliment. You're welcome.
And, yes, I do realize that's a compliment. You're welcome.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 09, 2014, 04:46:58 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 09, 2014, 04:46:58 PM
Ushen backed off also, guessing these guys wanted to be alone.
As he walked he kept getting terrible headaches, and memories kept flooding in.
Ushen had always wondered, why he came back to this place, he didn't like it, the only happy memories he had of this place, were of his grandfather, and he was long dead. But there was always something drawing him back to Brockhall. A sense of...yearning, and a wish to know the truth. But what truth? He had very few clear memories of this place. Mainly they were just pieces of memories, all jumbled together. But this time, they were coming a little clearer, and that white squirrel. Why was he so familiar?
As he walked he kept getting terrible headaches, and memories kept flooding in.
Ushen had always wondered, why he came back to this place, he didn't like it, the only happy memories he had of this place, were of his grandfather, and he was long dead. But there was always something drawing him back to Brockhall. A sense of...yearning, and a wish to know the truth. But what truth? He had very few clear memories of this place. Mainly they were just pieces of memories, all jumbled together. But this time, they were coming a little clearer, and that white squirrel. Why was he so familiar?
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 09, 2014, 04:53:44 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 09, 2014, 04:53:44 PM
Bryant was, at the time, walking back from calkming down, saw Vatra by a tree, with Ervoyce on top of her, saw Arya's tail, also from behind a tree, and that guy, What's-his-name, walking away. He chose the one option that probably wouldn't get him screamed at or cried on - He hated tears - And started walking towards the other squirrel. "Hey, you!" He called when he was close enough.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 09, 2014, 05:20:30 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 09, 2014, 05:20:30 PM
Ushen jumped, and turned around, ohm it was...what's did he say his name was? Bryant! That was it, "Hey." Ushen replied wearily. Just remembering how tried, and hungry he was.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 09, 2014, 05:24:58 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 09, 2014, 05:24:58 PM
Bryant caught up to him, and said, "Oh, um, sorry for blowing off my top...I'm guessing that wasn't too pretty to watch...In case you've not noticed, I've got some issues. But then, who doesn't here? There's Vatra, with her killingpeople mode. There's Ervoyce...Who's so dang normal, it makes him look the odd one out. There's Arya, who has flashbacks, and grief issues...Oh, yeah, and did I mention that the Abbess is senile?" He said, shaking his head. "If you're hungry, I think I can find the Kitchen." He added.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 09, 2014, 05:30:08 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 09, 2014, 05:30:08 PM
"I know where the kitchen is. It's my house." Ushen chuckled.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 09, 2014, 05:33:32 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 09, 2014, 05:33:32 PM
"Oh, really? Well, I do apologize for the Abbeydwellers. But, from what I've heard, they didn't have much choice." Bryant said, grinning his somewhat crooked grin. Everyone said that his grin was like his mother's, but he didn't really think so.
OOC: Ahem, nudge, nudge, hint, hint. ;)
OOC: Ahem, nudge, nudge, hint, hint. ;)
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 09, 2014, 05:36:54 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 09, 2014, 05:36:54 PM
Ushen almost fell over, that smile was just like his mother's, weird. "Oh, yeah. It's alright. I barely live there anyway. This is the first time I've been back in five seasons." Ushen smiled, but it was forced.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 09, 2014, 05:39:14 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 09, 2014, 05:39:14 PM
"Oh, really?" Bryant asked, still grinning. "Are you okay? You look like you're about to fall over." Bryant asked, reaching out a paw to steady him. "You know, you remind me of a brother I once had...Huh, he's probably dead now." He mused, thinking.
OOC: BYE!!!
OOC: BYE!!!
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 09, 2014, 05:50:00 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 09, 2014, 05:50:00 PM
Ushen felt physically sick. It couldn't be? But, dad had said he had been taken by vermin slavers. But then again, dad said many things.
"Bryant?" Ushen muttered, then past out, too many things flooding his already confused mind.
"Bryant?" Ushen muttered, then past out, too many things flooding his already confused mind.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 09, 2014, 10:14:48 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 09, 2014, 10:14:48 PM
"Ye-e-es....?" Bryant asked, the other squirrel passed out. "Oh, maples!" He yelped, catching him then lowering him onto the ground where he crouched beside him. "Um, hello? Yoo-hoo?" He asked, waving his paw in front of the other squirrel's face (Because, Rach, I don't think Ushen told Bryant his name.) and then started slappiung his cheeks gently, pausing every three slaps to pass his paw over the other's face.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on May 09, 2014, 10:17:00 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on May 09, 2014, 10:17:00 PM
Vatra Looked into Ervoyces eyes and whispered "I am so sorry... for... everything, we should be getting back," She shifted position so that she could help Ervoyce up.
OOC: Ushen just passed out.
OOC: Ushen just passed out.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 09, 2014, 10:27:03 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 09, 2014, 10:27:03 PM
OOC: Um, Faiy, I think we started to post at the same time, and I posted a smidgeon before you....It's at the bottom of last page, see?
Quote from: Cornflower MM on May 09, 2014, 10:14:48 PM
"Ye-e-es....?" Bryant asked, the other squirrel passed out. "Oh, maples!" He yelped, catching him then lowering him onto the ground where he crouched beside him. "Um, hello? Yoo-hoo?" He asked, waving his paw in front of the other squirrel's face (Because, Rach, I don't think Ushen told Bryant his name.) and then started slappiung his cheeks gently, pausing every three slaps to pass his paw over the other's face.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on May 09, 2014, 11:46:22 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on May 09, 2014, 11:46:22 PM
OOC: Oh you must have changed it.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 10, 2014, 04:31:54 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 10, 2014, 04:31:54 PM
Raphael admired himself in the mirror of his room, he cleaned up good. He had had a bath, brushed his fur, bandaged his wounds and changed his clothes. He was wearing a midnight black jacket, with a forest green shirt underneath, and navy blue trousers. With his bow, and quiver on his back, and his knives on his belt.
Raphael smiled briefly, then left the room, Jantar would be wanting him.
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Ushen stirred slightly, but the sight of Bryant almost made him faint again, "Your my.........your my.........your my.............your my......" Was all he could stammer.
Raphael smiled briefly, then left the room, Jantar would be wanting him.
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Ushen stirred slightly, but the sight of Bryant almost made him faint again, "Your my.........your my.........your my.............your my......" Was all he could stammer.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 10, 2014, 05:25:37 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 10, 2014, 05:25:37 PM
OOC: Um, yeah...Read Rachy's post again....Oops!
BIC: Realization dawned on Bryant. "Brother...." He whispered, looking like someone had just dropped on his head out of a tree. He blinked, stared, blinked, stared...Then grinned.
BIC: Realization dawned on Bryant. "Brother...." He whispered, looking like someone had just dropped on his head out of a tree. He blinked, stared, blinked, stared...Then grinned.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 10, 2014, 05:33:16 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 10, 2014, 05:33:16 PM
Ushen sat up, and looked hard at Bryant, "Yeah." Was all he could utter, a look of happy confusion spread across his face.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 10, 2014, 05:41:33 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 10, 2014, 05:41:33 PM
"But, dad told me that you wandered off, and never came back!" Bryant exclaimed, looking quite happy.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 10, 2014, 05:44:34 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 10, 2014, 05:44:34 PM
"I did." Ushen said, finding it hard to meet his brother's eye, "I couldn't take it anymore. I went to live with grandfather, then after he died, I went travelling. When I got back, I decided to pay you a visit. But dad said you had been taken by vermin slavers."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 10, 2014, 05:47:28 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 10, 2014, 05:47:28 PM
"What? No! After you left, I ran away! I couldn't take it any more...." He grimaced. "I went looking for you. After a while I went back, and mom was dead, and dad and I had a fight, and I think I might have killed him.." Bryant said, grimacing at his last sentence.,
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 10, 2014, 05:50:49 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 10, 2014, 05:50:49 PM
"Good riddance." Ushen growled.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 10, 2014, 05:55:15 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 10, 2014, 05:55:15 PM
"Seriuosly? You're not mad?" Bryant asked, amazed. In his head, he was doing a little happy dance.
OOC: Rach, I can't reply to anymore of your messages. :-\ Something about 20 PM per hour, or something? ::)
OOC: Rach, I can't reply to anymore of your messages. :-\ Something about 20 PM per hour, or something? ::)
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 10, 2014, 06:03:27 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 10, 2014, 06:03:27 PM
OOC: That's weird. ???
BIC: Ushen shook his head, "Why would I? He's was a....." Ushen noticed Arya not too far away, and didn't finish his sentence.
BIC: Ushen shook his head, "Why would I? He's was a....." Ushen noticed Arya not too far away, and didn't finish his sentence.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 10, 2014, 06:07:25 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 10, 2014, 06:07:25 PM
OOC: I know! Anywho, may I just say that I hope your pie needs a little more cooking time.
BIC: "Yeah...What are you-? Oh. Arya." Bryant said, noticing that Ushen was looking at Arya. "Why don't you go talk to her again?" He said mischievous.
BIC: "Yeah...What are you-? Oh. Arya." Bryant said, noticing that Ushen was looking at Arya. "Why don't you go talk to her again?" He said mischievous.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 10, 2014, 06:09:57 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 10, 2014, 06:09:57 PM
OOC: ::)
BIC: Ushen shoved Bryant playfully, "Shut up, I don't do that sort of thing. Just hand me a brush, and some paint, then I'll be happy."
OOC: I've only got five minutes, before I have to come off. :(
BIC: Ushen shoved Bryant playfully, "Shut up, I don't do that sort of thing. Just hand me a brush, and some paint, then I'll be happy."
OOC: I've only got five minutes, before I have to come off. :(
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 10, 2014, 06:11:01 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 10, 2014, 06:11:01 PM
OOC: AWW!!!
BIC: "Where are they?" Bryant asked, grinning.
BIC: "Where are they?" Bryant asked, grinning.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 10, 2014, 06:14:08 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 10, 2014, 06:14:08 PM
OOC: :(
BIC: "Back at Brockhall. Honestly, I can't believe you never came over. Come on, we better be getting back. I'm starving."
BIC: "Back at Brockhall. Honestly, I can't believe you never came over. Come on, we better be getting back. I'm starving."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 10, 2014, 06:15:23 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 10, 2014, 06:15:23 PM
"Are you kidding? I got lost the second I stepped paw in Mossflower...,Finding this old place? Not happening....Should we leave Arya out here? All by herself? Those two over there are a bit too wrapped up in the other at the moment." Bryant said, his eyes gleamed as he ragged Ushen.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on May 11, 2014, 12:40:31 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on May 11, 2014, 12:40:31 AM
As Ervoyce looked up at her, he thought of something. Though her sodden, punished form would not suggest it to others, her welcoming expression, loving care, and gentle, supportive embrace equated her to an angel in his eyes (granted, a bit of a strange one)... Funny, he'd just now figured out what she looked like to him now that her appearance would seemingly contradict this revelation. With Vatra's help, he stood slowly and spoke, "You need not apologize to me Vatra, but if it still means something, you were forgiven long ago."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on May 11, 2014, 02:23:59 AM
Post by: Faiyloe on May 11, 2014, 02:23:59 AM
"I... I guess that is why you keep coming back for me." She said. The rain was subsiding to a drizzle the trees collecting water on there leaves and letting go in big drops to land on there already wet heads and shoulders. Vatra felt so happy but it felt strange and she was unsure what to say. She had not felt like this in so long perhaps even ever.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on May 11, 2014, 03:39:38 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on May 11, 2014, 03:39:38 AM
Ervoyce let his left arm sag off of Vatra's shoulder before turning to face Brockhall, "Well, we're both soaked, and I think it safe to say ravished. I would say 'after you,' but I might never get in that way." He leaned on his right side to make use of her support as he waited to enter the hollowed tree.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on May 11, 2014, 02:44:02 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on May 11, 2014, 02:44:02 PM
Vatra took his weight and started down the spiral stairs even though he was quite a lot heavier than she expected. "We should get you back to sickbay... How did you get out without getting stopped by the sister?"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 11, 2014, 05:03:13 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 11, 2014, 05:03:13 PM
Ushen nodded, "I guess, by the way, what's your connection to her, huh?"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on May 12, 2014, 06:30:00 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on May 12, 2014, 06:30:00 PM
Ervoyce smiled as the question was posed, "That's a story for another day, but rest assured she probably won't come back to the infirmary for awhile." Going up the stairs seemed comparatively easy in hindsight, stepping down repeatedly was a rather treacherous task in this condition.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on May 12, 2014, 06:35:38 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on May 12, 2014, 06:35:38 PM
Varta Smiled at the thought. The stairs where damp from the rain leaking under the door and Ervoyce was heavy. she kept almost falling or tripping but they made it in the end if not completely unscathed. The hall was dimly lit and several lanterns had gone out.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on May 12, 2014, 08:32:42 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on May 12, 2014, 08:32:42 PM
Ervoyce squinted into the hall, trying to locate a couple of definable features to pin down their exact location, "I think it's straight ahead, then a peel to the left." Lifting his left arm, the squirrel used the hard, wooden walls to alleviate some of the pressure on Vatra.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on May 12, 2014, 09:11:26 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on May 12, 2014, 09:11:26 PM
After their long slow trek threw the halls they finally reached the sickbay. Vatra helped Ervoyce into one of the beds and then plopped her self down into the one next to him. She realized just how tired she was. they had done a lot in one night and she was worn out.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 14, 2014, 12:27:49 AM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 14, 2014, 12:27:49 AM
Quote from: rachel25 on May 11, 2014, 05:03:13 PM
Ushen nodded, "I guess, by the way, what's your connection to her, huh?"
"Oh, nothing much." Bryant said, then shreugged. "I was out living by myself in the dunes by that big fire mountain, I think they call it Salamderstone? But, anyways, I was outr foraging one day and found her, three-quarters dead, one quarter delirious. So I helped herf get back on her paws, and then she left, and then a season or so ago I heard she was in this area, and decided to go see her. But, honestly? She's not looking so cute any more...With her comes helping get her friends Abbey back, one rather pretty squirrelmaid who goes around killing people if she gets too cheesed, one black squirrel, who, as mentioned before, is normal he's strange, a senile Abbess, and did I mention her grief issues?" He said, casually slinging his arm around Ushen's shoulders. "So, what have you been up to these past, I dunno, 18 seasons, besides hiding out here?
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 14, 2014, 05:43:21 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 14, 2014, 05:43:21 PM
Ushen shrugged, as they walked, "I haven't spent all that much time here. I've been up hill, an' down dale. I've been to the ice lands, far out south, sailed the Eastern Sea. Been to loads of islands in the Western Sea. So, all over the place I guess overs it."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 14, 2014, 11:31:37 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 14, 2014, 11:31:37 PM
"Wow. You get out and about more than I do." Bryant said, laughing. Then he looked back to see if Arya was alright, to note that she had vanished. She had, in fact, gone in shortly after Ervoyce and Vatra, slipping silently along, and had gone to her room, were she was now sleeping. Or, rather, trying to.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 15, 2014, 05:47:39 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 15, 2014, 05:47:39 PM
"I guess so." Ushen smiled, how odd it was to be talking to his brother after all these years.
Ushen opened the door, and began making his way downstairs quickly, he was starving!
Ushen opened the door, and began making his way downstairs quickly, he was starving!
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 15, 2014, 05:51:49 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 15, 2014, 05:51:49 PM
"Well, at least you remained whol;e while wandering. I...Had an unlucky run-in with a skillful vermin." Bryant said, joking.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 15, 2014, 06:05:12 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 15, 2014, 06:05:12 PM
"Really, I thought you did that to your tail yourself." Ushen laughed, as he walked into the kitchen. "Ok, what's to de had?"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 15, 2014, 06:09:09 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 15, 2014, 06:09:09 PM
Bryant snorted, "Hey, I'm no ##:1156!" He was slightly offended, but he knew his brother - His brother! - was joking. "I don't really know." Bryant said, about the food. One of the kitchen mouse assistants was passing by, and said, "Well, we';ve got scones, and bread that should be ready just about now, and some carrot and potato pasties, with onion gravy."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on May 15, 2014, 06:13:08 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on May 15, 2014, 06:13:08 PM
OOC: hey Corn you called him Bryony... ;D
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 15, 2014, 06:15:48 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 15, 2014, 06:15:48 PM
OOC: Hey, I'm doing good considering all the RPs I'm in! I think I've only messed up the names....Three times?
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 15, 2014, 06:31:42 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 15, 2014, 06:31:42 PM
Ushen licked his lips, "Show me the food, before I eat someone's tail."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 15, 2014, 06:35:10 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 15, 2014, 06:35:10 PM
"Yes, sir." The mouse said, then showed them to alittle table they kept there for the very same purpose, and then reappeared a few minutes later bearing two trays of food. "Enjoy!" She said, then swept away, to do some scone-pulling.
Bryant grabbed a pastie, and said before taking a bite, "Now, why do I have the feeling that you meant MY tail?" He teased, grinning.
Bryant grabbed a pastie, and said before taking a bite, "Now, why do I have the feeling that you meant MY tail?" He teased, grinning.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 16, 2014, 04:49:25 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 16, 2014, 04:49:25 PM
Ushen was already eating his way through the food. Oh, it had been sooooooooooo long since he'd eaten properly. While stopping to take breath, he shrugged at Bryant, "I dunno. It was just the first thing that popped into me head."
Then he went back to stuffing his face.
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Raphael sat with Jantar in her private quarters. They were sharing a casket of raspberry wine, and planning their next move.
"Personally, I do think that we shouldn't kill the woodlanders. That would just be a waste," Raphael began, "None of the horde have any clue about farming, or anything like that. And in not too long we'll run out of food, and have to leave. So, instead of exterminating the woodlanders, we should catch them, and enslave them."
"I guess that would work." Jantar sipped her wine," You know a lot about slaves don't you? Your family made a living off it."
"Yes, until some pesky badgers turned up, and stole it." Raphael growled, then he had a sudden thought. "What about Salamanderstron?!? What if the hares, and badgers decide to visit the Abbey, and find we took it. We'd never be able to beat them in a fight."
"We'll cross that bridge when he come to it." Jantar soothed, and stroked Raphael's head. "It'll be alright, just as long as you listen to me."
"Yes, milady." Raphael muttered, looking at his wine glass.
Then he went back to stuffing his face.
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Raphael sat with Jantar in her private quarters. They were sharing a casket of raspberry wine, and planning their next move.
"Personally, I do think that we shouldn't kill the woodlanders. That would just be a waste," Raphael began, "None of the horde have any clue about farming, or anything like that. And in not too long we'll run out of food, and have to leave. So, instead of exterminating the woodlanders, we should catch them, and enslave them."
"I guess that would work." Jantar sipped her wine," You know a lot about slaves don't you? Your family made a living off it."
"Yes, until some pesky badgers turned up, and stole it." Raphael growled, then he had a sudden thought. "What about Salamanderstron?!? What if the hares, and badgers decide to visit the Abbey, and find we took it. We'd never be able to beat them in a fight."
"We'll cross that bridge when he come to it." Jantar soothed, and stroked Raphael's head. "It'll be alright, just as long as you listen to me."
"Yes, milady." Raphael muttered, looking at his wine glass.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 16, 2014, 10:59:25 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 16, 2014, 10:59:25 PM
Bryant grinned, but did not reply; He, too, was now stuffing his face, albeit neatly, with the wonderful food.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 17, 2014, 08:21:56 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 17, 2014, 08:21:56 PM
Ushen looked around the kitchen, still munching, he then began staring at one of the walls oddly. Then he stood up, and walked over to it, and peered closely at it. "Impossible. Unless those ferrets got back in, but their not that clever."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 18, 2014, 05:13:12 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 18, 2014, 05:13:12 PM
"What?" Bryant asked, walking up to his brother. He handed him a slice of cake the assistant had handed him two of, and started munching on his absentmindedly.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on May 18, 2014, 05:30:36 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on May 18, 2014, 05:30:36 PM
Ervoyce was tired as well. Having closed his eyes a long time ago, he re-opened them to look at Vatra. His mind wandered over the events of the past season... He thought back to the time where he had mentioned only staying in any place for a week, yet here he still was... He shook his head, forcing himself to think straight, he hadn't stopped himself from falling asleep to dream. No, he had done it to see if he was well enough. Almost everybeast was asleep, and any of the awakened ones would probably be in the dining area. He slowly turned and gently got out of bed an!... Ervoyce clamped his mouth shut as pain struck his lower leg... The check in would have to wait. After sitting back down and preparing for sleep, he stared at the ceiling, dearly hoping that his recovery would be quick, they couldn't wait forever.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 18, 2014, 05:40:27 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 18, 2014, 05:40:27 PM
Ushen took the cake, and ate it in two bites, all the time not looking away from the wall. "Someone has drawn some sort of map, or blue print on this wall at some point, a long time ago defiantly. But very recently someone was scraped away the paint off this wall. So there's only a little paint left. Whatever the blue print is of, it's flipping huge!"
OOC: HEY! HEY! I was thinking, maybe the blue print could be of a secret passage from somewhere in the woods, to Redwall Abbey!
OOC: HEY! HEY! I was thinking, maybe the blue print could be of a secret passage from somewhere in the woods, to Redwall Abbey!
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 18, 2014, 05:43:40 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 18, 2014, 05:43:40 PM
OOC: THAT SOUNDS COOL!! HAN, WE NEED YOU!!!! With something this major, it sahould probably be approved by the GM.
BIC: Bryant's eyes widened. "Whoah...That could turn the tables on the vermin situation!" Bryant breathed, staring at the bit of blue paint,.
BIC: Bryant's eyes widened. "Whoah...That could turn the tables on the vermin situation!" Bryant breathed, staring at the bit of blue paint,.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 18, 2014, 05:46:17 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 18, 2014, 05:46:17 PM
"Why? What is it of?" Ushen questioned.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 18, 2014, 05:54:27 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 18, 2014, 05:54:27 PM
"I don't know...But, just think, if it lead somewhere near the Abbey, or even in it, we could launch a surprise attack!" Bryant said, his going wide, and he stared into space, the gears in his head whirring.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 18, 2014, 06:06:34 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 18, 2014, 06:06:34 PM
"Ok then." Ushen shrugged, now he was full, he just wanted to sleep. It had been a long day, "I'm gonna hit the hay, ok. I've been up since before dawn."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 18, 2014, 06:28:52 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 18, 2014, 06:28:52 PM
"Okay...I'll see you later." Bryant said, then blinked out of his "Thinking Mode" and decided to take a nap himself.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 18, 2014, 08:06:55 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 18, 2014, 08:06:55 PM
Ushen wandered off back to his room. Puzzling over that blue print on the wall. And how it had appeared.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on May 18, 2014, 11:19:59 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on May 18, 2014, 11:19:59 PM
OOC: So uhhh....... Time lapse? ??? Han?
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 19, 2014, 06:13:11 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 19, 2014, 06:13:11 PM
Ushen got into bed, and instantly feel into a deep, dreamless sleep.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 20, 2014, 08:09:10 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 20, 2014, 08:09:10 PM
OOC: HAAAN!! I swear!
BIC: Bryant was going towards his room, but managed to end up in the Infirmary. He grumbled a bit, then saw Vatra and Ervoyce sleeping, blushed as he rtemembered the earier shouting match, and then went out quietly.
BIC: Bryant was going towards his room, but managed to end up in the Infirmary. He grumbled a bit, then saw Vatra and Ervoyce sleeping, blushed as he rtemembered the earier shouting match, and then went out quietly.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on May 21, 2014, 04:32:00 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on May 21, 2014, 04:32:00 PM
OOC: Is everyone ready for a lapse? Because we can't just keep waiting or the RP will go dead and everything will be ruined.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on May 21, 2014, 04:34:55 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on May 21, 2014, 04:34:55 PM
OOC: I think we are no one has any thing to do even over at Redwall the vermin are just kind of sitting around or cleaning up the mess we made. Just don't make the time laps to big. No more that a week I think.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on May 21, 2014, 04:36:58 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on May 21, 2014, 04:36:58 PM
OOC: We can wait a little bit longer for Han first, but if he doesn't show up soon we may have to continue without him... Really don't want to do that though. :(
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on May 21, 2014, 04:39:36 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on May 21, 2014, 04:39:36 PM
OOC: Some one should probably PM him. he get on I saw him the other day just doesn't come here. :P
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 21, 2014, 10:11:43 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 21, 2014, 10:11:43 PM
OOC: I'll do it.....He needs to post in TQFTBT, too. Honestly! Is he that forgetful?
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on May 22, 2014, 12:24:07 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on May 22, 2014, 12:24:07 AM
OOC: He's just no on as often as us, and more prone to extended periods of in-activity.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 22, 2014, 04:58:35 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 22, 2014, 04:58:35 PM
OOC: yeah, but he's posted in my RP recently.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 22, 2014, 09:12:02 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 22, 2014, 09:12:02 PM
OOC: I PM'ed him! I told him to post! On both RPs! But he forgot this one....Maybe one of us should ask him if he wants to give up GMing this one.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on May 23, 2014, 02:54:56 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on May 23, 2014, 02:54:56 AM
OOC: I hate to do this, but I think we've waited long enough. How's 10 days sound? BIC:
Ervoyce awoke from his sleep and stretched, he had taken to sleeping in the daytime and waking in the later evening so as to make full use of the dark of night. He'd only just recently gone back out, making runs with the others in the new camouflaged "armor." His lips curved upward as he thought about how things had turned out. He got out of his bed and made his way toward the door. He realized that all the others were still asleep, "Is this my chance?!" He started stepping with care as he'd always run into somebeast on his way outside, he'd left them waiting for quite some time.
Ervoyce awoke from his sleep and stretched, he had taken to sleeping in the daytime and waking in the later evening so as to make full use of the dark of night. He'd only just recently gone back out, making runs with the others in the new camouflaged "armor." His lips curved upward as he thought about how things had turned out. He got out of his bed and made his way toward the door. He realized that all the others were still asleep, "Is this my chance?!" He started stepping with care as he'd always run into somebeast on his way outside, he'd left them waiting for quite some time.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 23, 2014, 04:54:44 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 23, 2014, 04:54:44 PM
Ushen was awake, and sitting in his room, finishing a picture in water colours. He'd got used to life with others around, at times he found it unbearable, trying to draw while kids ran around screaming, and kicking his door. But, Ushen didn't complain, mainly because of the good food that the cooks made. He also was enjoying getting to know his brother. His brother, how weird it was to think that he had a brother.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 23, 2014, 08:22:10 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 23, 2014, 08:22:10 PM
OOC: Yeah, ten days is good.
BIC: Bryant walked into a random bedroom, sighed, then turned around and left. He went back to the place where three hallways met, took the fork that he hadn't gonein yet. and found the Kitchen. He grabbed some scones, and a pot of tea, and then started trying to find Ushen's room. He succeeded, after taking two wrong turns. He knocked, and waited.
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Arya was, yet again, taking the spot of lookout She was due to be relieved, however, in about five minutes...Aha! There was Ash, a fem,ale mouse, coming to relieve her. She slipped down the tree, after smiling at Ash, and then went back into Brockhall. Ever since the night of Zanga's death, she'd kind of retreated into herself, and avoided contact with other creatures. Sure, she still went on the nightly runs to the Abbey, but other than that and sentry duty she didn't venture out of her room much. If it weren't for Bryant, and the Abbess, she'd have starved.
BIC: Bryant walked into a random bedroom, sighed, then turned around and left. He went back to the place where three hallways met, took the fork that he hadn't gonein yet. and found the Kitchen. He grabbed some scones, and a pot of tea, and then started trying to find Ushen's room. He succeeded, after taking two wrong turns. He knocked, and waited.
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Arya was, yet again, taking the spot of lookout She was due to be relieved, however, in about five minutes...Aha! There was Ash, a fem,ale mouse, coming to relieve her. She slipped down the tree, after smiling at Ash, and then went back into Brockhall. Ever since the night of Zanga's death, she'd kind of retreated into herself, and avoided contact with other creatures. Sure, she still went on the nightly runs to the Abbey, but other than that and sentry duty she didn't venture out of her room much. If it weren't for Bryant, and the Abbess, she'd have starved.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on May 23, 2014, 09:54:20 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on May 23, 2014, 09:54:20 PM
OOC: Wait for Faiy before continuing, I'm going to go as soon as she responds.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on May 23, 2014, 10:02:12 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on May 23, 2014, 10:02:12 PM
Vatra sat on her bed here eyes locked on the javelin leaning against the wall across from her. It had been Ten days now since Zangas death She had not thought about it when ever it came up she would brush it away but not now. She stood with resolve yet no anger. It was time to do this right. She took the javelin and started for the exit.
OOC: No one panic for once she is not going to do any thing stupid.
OOC: No one panic for once she is not going to do any thing stupid.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on May 23, 2014, 11:21:32 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on May 23, 2014, 11:21:32 PM
Ervoyce heard Vatra's footsteps just behind him. He made quick but quiet feet to the nearest doorway that led to an exit. He continued into a jog and reached the main entrance/exit shortly. He had a fresh pair of camo tucked in his left arm as he exited the building. The squirrel breathed a sigh of relief, he almost walked straight into Arya on his way out! Thankfully he had heard her coming so he stuttered long enough to avoid a confrontation. He was out... A strange sense of determination came over him, for tonight was a night of hope.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on May 24, 2014, 01:29:19 AM
Post by: Faiyloe on May 24, 2014, 01:29:19 AM
Vatra climbed the stares and exited the tree. She looked around but instead of heading towards the abbey she turned and went in the opposite direction. She had not gone far when she stopped. This was where they had buried Zanga. there was a patch of dirt and a stone with his name carved in it.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on May 24, 2014, 01:49:26 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on May 24, 2014, 01:49:26 AM
Ervoyce has since changed into the clothing he picked up. He's hooked around and gone roughly half way to the Abbey. He sit's waiting for the nightly signal he was supposed to be given around this time. The dark squirrel could've sworn he'd heard it at other times, but now would be the affirmation, or denial. Closing his eyes, and listening intently he whispered, "Please be out there..... If ever I've needed your help, this is certainly the most important."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on May 24, 2014, 02:48:11 AM
Post by: Faiyloe on May 24, 2014, 02:48:11 AM
Vatra knelt "I am sorry, I couldn't save you, I'm sorry I was not here to say good buy" When they had buried Zanga She had not been there. She had tried not to think about it. Forget that it even happened but it didn't work. It was time to say good bye.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 24, 2014, 05:31:40 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 24, 2014, 05:31:40 PM
Arya hardly noticed Ervoyce and Vatra passing her; It was like seeing them through a fog. She moved mechanically, she went to her room, passing Bryant with a tray, leaning outside someone's door. He said hello, but she didn't respond....She passed her room, having decided to wander, and literally bumped into Abbess Russina. "Hello, Mother Abbess." She said, stopping to steady Russina, who replied, "Hello, Arya...Are you feeling alright?"
"I'm fine." Arya said, finishing the conversation, and went on her way.
"I'm fine." Arya said, finishing the conversation, and went on her way.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on May 24, 2014, 08:31:37 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on May 24, 2014, 08:31:37 PM
Ervoyce listened intently...... Nothing..... Nothing but ambiance. He turned to leave, but his ears twitched before he could finish the motion. He froze.... There it was! Turning back, a smile carved his mouth as what sounded like rolling thunder cascaded over the forest. The squirrel stretched and warmed up his throat before letting out a Peregrine call. This call is easily mistaken for a normal falcon..... But normal falcons don't have a northern accent. Now scanning with his eyes, he breathed a sigh of relief as a single, thin tendril of smoke wafted it's way to the heavens.
Turning, Ervoyce made his way back to camp, they could find their way to him by themselves.
Turning, Ervoyce made his way back to camp, they could find their way to him by themselves.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on May 24, 2014, 08:52:03 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on May 24, 2014, 08:52:03 PM
Vatra looked around and saw some new spring buds. She picked them and placed them down before the stone. "Good bye my friend sleep well in dark forest," She stood and started back the way she had come her mind at peace.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 25, 2014, 04:57:12 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 25, 2014, 04:57:12 PM
Ushen heard the familiar knock, and called out, "Come in Bryant!"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 25, 2014, 05:00:17 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 25, 2014, 05:00:17 PM
"Coming in!" Bryant said, and pushed the door open with his foot. "Whatcha doing?" HE asked, setting the tray down on a chair.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 25, 2014, 05:09:42 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 25, 2014, 05:09:42 PM
"Painting." Ushen said, as he put the finishing touches to the picture. "Do you think it'll cheer Arya up. I did it for her cos she seems so down all the time."
Ushen showed Bryant the picture. It was a painting of some water lilies in a pond, but very detailed. "I don't really know what she likes so....."
Ushen showed Bryant the picture. It was a painting of some water lilies in a pond, but very detailed. "I don't really know what she likes so....."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 25, 2014, 05:20:24 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 25, 2014, 05:20:24 PM
"Oh, very nice! Yeah, it might help. But don't be surprised if she just stares at it then bursts into tears. I handed her some soup the other day, and then she pitched a royal fit. Crying, and hurling abuse at me for serving her some hotroot soup." Bryant warned, frowning. So he didn't know that that Zanga guy had loved hotroot and watershrimp soup. He thought she liked it, for pete's sake! Then he got a scone from the tray and passed it in Ushen's direction, grabbing another for himself.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 25, 2014, 05:25:22 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 25, 2014, 05:25:22 PM
Ushen took it, and ate it in two bites, without taking his eyes from the picture. "It's about dry. Do you want to give it to her? I don't know if she likes me or not, and I don't want to upset her."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 25, 2014, 05:27:25 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 25, 2014, 05:27:25 PM
"You take it." Bryant said, sensing an opportunity for the two to get friendly...OR, friendly-er.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 25, 2014, 05:31:05 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 25, 2014, 05:31:05 PM
"What if she starts crying? What do I do?" Ushen asked, panicked, he didn't do this sort of thing.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 25, 2014, 05:32:20 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 25, 2014, 05:32:20 PM
"Uh...Well, you don't run away screaming." Bryant said. He didn't have much experience either. "Okay, how about we BOTH go and give it to her?" He suggested finally, after racking his brain for several minutes.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 25, 2014, 05:37:55 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 25, 2014, 05:37:55 PM
"Um, ok." Ushen squeaked, this had seemed a good idea last night.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 25, 2014, 05:40:10 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 25, 2014, 05:40:10 PM
"Relax. Come on, let's go find her. After you get that squeak of a voice i=under control, that is." Bryant said, teasing.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 25, 2014, 05:41:17 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 25, 2014, 05:41:17 PM
"Shuttup." Ushen groaned, as he stood up, holding the picture.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 25, 2014, 05:52:32 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 25, 2014, 05:52:32 PM
"Okay, okay." Bryant said, backing off. He grabbed a scone, and pushed the door open, as it had swung shut. Then he found himself facing Russina's forehead. "Oh, hello Mother Abbess! How are you today?" He asked politely. Russina blinked, then said, "Hello, you young white whippersnapper." She moved backwards far enough so he and Ushen could get through the door. Bryant winced, but let it pass.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 25, 2014, 06:03:52 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 25, 2014, 06:03:52 PM
Ushen followed, not meeting The Abbess' eye.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 25, 2014, 06:11:48 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 25, 2014, 06:11:48 PM
Abbess Russina wandered off, to her bedroom. Bryant reached up and started tugging his ear, hard. "Ugh, I really wish they'd quit saying things like that." He whispered to his brother. Then he noticed Arya coming back up the hallway. "Oh, there she is!"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 25, 2014, 06:13:12 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 25, 2014, 06:13:12 PM
OOC: Rosemary? I think you mean Russina.
BIC: Ushen saw Arya, and hide behind Bryant, "You give to her. Go on, you know her better!"
BIC: Ushen saw Arya, and hide behind Bryant, "You give to her. Go on, you know her better!"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 25, 2014, 06:16:43 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 25, 2014, 06:16:43 PM
OOC: Yes...Thanks, Rachy.
BIC: "Oh, no! You painted it. You give it to her. Besides, it was your idea." He said, setting to the side and back, then to the side again. So he was Behind Ushen now. Arya was now almost upon them, and said, "Hey, guys. Nice painting."
BIC: "Oh, no! You painted it. You give it to her. Besides, it was your idea." He said, setting to the side and back, then to the side again. So he was Behind Ushen now. Arya was now almost upon them, and said, "Hey, guys. Nice painting."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 25, 2014, 06:18:31 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 25, 2014, 06:18:31 PM
Ushen had been about to dive behind Bryant again, but then Arya spoke to him. He suddenly had no idea what to say, and just found himself mumbling something about it's for you.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 25, 2014, 06:21:24 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 25, 2014, 06:21:24 PM
"Oh, it's for me? Thanks." Arya said, looking for a moment like her old self. She took the painting, looking at it more closely, and then the weight of the world seemed to settle on her shoulders again. She hugged the painting close to her, as it was dry now, and gave them both a smile, and then went to her room.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on May 25, 2014, 08:52:46 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on May 25, 2014, 08:52:46 PM
Ervoyce stopped by Zanga's grave on the way back, just barely missing Vatra. He was holding a special piece of grass used for the call he had made just minutes before, "Wish I'd known you better my friend.... Then maybe I'd have the words to say." He laid the grass on top of the stone, "Vengeance shall be served soon enough."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on May 25, 2014, 09:00:12 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on May 25, 2014, 09:00:12 PM
Vatra sat down with her back against Brockhalls great trunk. There would probably be another raid again that night.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 26, 2014, 04:27:14 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 26, 2014, 04:27:14 PM
Arya gently placed the picture on her bed, admiring it for a few more minutes, then sighed. She left the room, went outside, and picked a bunch of spring wildflowers. Then, she went to Zanga's grave, but stopped when she saw Ervoyce. "Oh! Er, should I leave for a moment?" She asked, coloring slightly. She didn't know if Ervoyce wanted to spend time alone with Zanga's grave, or if he didn't care.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on May 26, 2014, 05:25:31 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on May 26, 2014, 05:25:31 PM
Ervoyce looked up, "Oh no, you're fine. I'll leave now." The dark squirrel patted Arya's shoulder in passing, "Take care... Oh... And be ready for a bit of a surprise tonight." He left his friend to be alone with her lost friend. Upon nearing Brockhall he spotted Vatra, and realized that he was still camouflaged. He smiled slightly, thinking back to a past time when he'd hidden from his her. He approached slowly, and waited until he was leaning against the tree just off to her side before speaking, "You holding up the tree or something?"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 26, 2014, 05:27:59 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 26, 2014, 05:27:59 PM
"Okay." Arya said, but she wasn't sure Ervoyce heard her. A surprise? That could only mean another raid. She sighed, they should give up the raidws, before someone got hurt again. She placed her flowers at the bottom of the markers, and sighed. Then she curled up, and fell asleep on the fresh dirt.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on May 26, 2014, 05:44:48 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on May 26, 2014, 05:44:48 PM
Vatra Shrieked and jumped up with javelin ready, Startled breathing hared eyes wide. She Relaxed a little however when she saw Ervoyce. or what looked like Ervoyce under the camouflage. "Don't do that!" She scolded.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on May 26, 2014, 06:13:46 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on May 26, 2014, 06:13:46 PM
Ervoyce chuckled as he took the mask section off, "If you don't want me to do that then you shouldn't make it worth my while." He couldn't help but smile, "Either that, or you need to pay more attention to your surroundings."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 26, 2014, 06:15:06 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 26, 2014, 06:15:06 PM
After Arya was gone, Ushen looked at Bryant questioningly, "Does that mean she likes it?"
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Raphael was doing some firing practice, he practiced four times a day, the first one being at five o'clock in the morning, after he had warmed up, and run a mile, and a half.
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Raphael was doing some firing practice, he practiced four times a day, the first one being at five o'clock in the morning, after he had warmed up, and run a mile, and a half.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on May 26, 2014, 06:29:24 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on May 26, 2014, 06:29:24 PM
She laughed. "Oh I pay attention To my surroundings. It's your skill not my lack of it." Vatra said With a smile "and maybe I just like surprises. We should probably go find the others,"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 26, 2014, 11:42:55 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 26, 2014, 11:42:55 PM
Quote from: rachel25 on May 26, 2014, 06:15:06 PM
After Arya was gone, Ushen looked at Bryant questioningly, "Does that mean she likes it?"
"Yeah..Maybes you should take her her food." Bryant said, frankly surprised.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on May 27, 2014, 01:03:27 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on May 27, 2014, 01:03:27 AM
"Indeed, though there's been a slight change in plans. You and I need to split up and get everybeast involved in the raids outside to meet up on the North side of Redwall. Come geared up, but don't plan on anything particularly aggressive. I'd like to introduce them to.... A special force of nature."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on May 27, 2014, 01:45:49 AM
Post by: Faiyloe on May 27, 2014, 01:45:49 AM
"Vatra looked perplexed but complied. She knew that what ever he had planed it would be good. She turned and started down in to Brockhall the find the boys. It didn't take long and she soon found the two in the hall. "Hey its time for another Raid. Ervoyce Said to get all geared up and meet him on the North side of the abbey,"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 27, 2014, 06:18:40 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 27, 2014, 06:18:40 PM
Ushen hadn't said anything to Bryant, still a little surprised, but then Vatra came, saying that there was to be a raid, "Um, I'm not very good at fighting."
This was only half true, when in the mood, he fought like a demon, but it took quite a lot to get him in that mood.
This was only half true, when in the mood, he fought like a demon, but it took quite a lot to get him in that mood.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on May 27, 2014, 06:22:57 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on May 27, 2014, 06:22:57 PM
"Don't worry Ervoyce has some thing planed he said to come geared up but also that he wasn't planing anything to aggressive," Vatra said she entered a room where they kept there stuff and started to get into one of the camouflage suits.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 27, 2014, 06:44:28 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 27, 2014, 06:44:28 PM
Bryaht groaned. "Alright, who's finding Arya? I've a feeling she'll at least want to know about this." Bryant hoped it wasn't him - For one, Arya just gave the the creeps now. It was like she was alive, but not really. For another, it would be good for Ushen and her to spend time together...He hoped.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on May 27, 2014, 06:52:37 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on May 27, 2014, 06:52:37 PM
"I saw her out side I think Ervoyce was going to get her," Vatra said handing Bryant a camouflage suit. She then strapped on the arm pieces. She looked up at the wall where Martins sword hung unused. She had not taken it on a raid in a while. ever since she found the Javelin she had given to Zanga. She wanted to honer him by using it even if it had been hers to start with.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 27, 2014, 06:58:38 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 27, 2014, 06:58:38 PM
"Okay. Great." Bryant said, starting to strap on the armort and getting hopelessy tangled. So, he did the logical thing: He said a mild swear word. "****! grr....Would eaither of you two help me with this?!?!?!?!?!"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on May 28, 2014, 12:12:34 AM
Post by: Faiyloe on May 28, 2014, 12:12:34 AM
"Here," Vatra said fixing it for him she purposefully ignored swear word. It reminded her of the night she lost control. She had said more than a little bad word that night. No, it would be better to ignore it. Better for both of them. She had apologized but it had been a rather quick thing rushed over brake fast the next morning and she was not sure weather Bryant had gotten over it. She had stayed out of his way just in case.
Vatra took one of the masks down from the wall there was also an assortment of weapons a bow and arrow a spear cutlass and several different dagger all of which had been taken off vermin. The room was still not properly stocked but this was a way better place for the stuff than under Vatra's bed which was where she used to keep it.
Vatra took one of the masks down from the wall there was also an assortment of weapons a bow and arrow a spear cutlass and several different dagger all of which had been taken off vermin. The room was still not properly stocked but this was a way better place for the stuff than under Vatra's bed which was where she used to keep it.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on May 28, 2014, 12:22:30 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on May 28, 2014, 12:22:30 AM
Ervoyce waited for awhile, allowing Arya to have a significant amount of alone time with Zanga... Apparently he had meant more to her than would've been expected. After an ample amount of time passed, he approached slowly. Upon sighting her, he spoke softly, "Arya? Just thought I'd let you know that we're meeting on the Northern side of Redwall, roughly half a mile from the wall. If you come, come geared, but don't plan on anything aggressive." He left as quietly as he had come.
OOC: Hey Rachel, it's night time, not morning.
OOC: Hey Rachel, it's night time, not morning.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 28, 2014, 04:39:23 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 28, 2014, 04:39:23 PM
OOC: Oops!
BIC: Ushen decided he better come, even if he was just for backup or something. He took one of the suit things down, and began trying to work out, how to put it on.
BIC: Ushen decided he better come, even if he was just for backup or something. He took one of the suit things down, and began trying to work out, how to put it on.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 28, 2014, 04:47:03 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 28, 2014, 04:47:03 PM
"Thanks, Vatra." Bryant said gratefully, not holding a grudge over what had happened that night.....If he remembered correctly, she'd said a few words like that, and a few worse. That had been a bad night. He grabbed the spear, and the cutlass, and strapped them on. Then he too grabbed a mask, put it on, and noticed Ushen trying to figure out how the armor worked. He walked over and started doinf it. He could do it when it was on some other beast, but him? Out of the question. He left some parts for Ushen to do, though. "Better?" He asked.
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Arya woke up from dozing when Ervoyce spoke, and heard what he was saying. She sighed, then decided to come along. Strength in numbers, after all. She started walking to the tree, and slipped in the door quietly. When he came in the door where they had their things, she grabbed a suit and started putting it on quietly.
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Arya woke up from dozing when Ervoyce spoke, and heard what he was saying. She sighed, then decided to come along. Strength in numbers, after all. She started walking to the tree, and slipped in the door quietly. When he came in the door where they had their things, she grabbed a suit and started putting it on quietly.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 28, 2014, 05:11:26 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 28, 2014, 05:11:26 PM
Ushen mumbled a thanks to his little brother, and sorted himself out. He then took a sword, and strapped it on. He always carried a dagger anyway. Then Arya appeared, and Ushen smiled at her, hoping for some sort of normal response.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 28, 2014, 05:13:20 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 28, 2014, 05:13:20 PM
Arya noticed Ushen smiling at her, and smiled back. Then she put on her suit expertly, and then remembered that she'd been laying on a grave, and probably had dirt on her cheek. She brushed it off, and smiled at Ushen again as she reached for the bow and arrows, and a long dagger.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on May 28, 2014, 05:14:27 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on May 28, 2014, 05:14:27 PM
Ervoyce had rounded up the other volunteers and informed them before heading off to the meeting location. Roughly half an hour later he was there, waiting for the others to arrive. He stared into the dark night, listening intently to seemingly meaningless sounds. The calls of birds, twigs snapping and leaves flying. Nature's voice spoke volumes to those who had learned the language, and the squirrel was more than happy to read patiently the ambient sound.
OOC: Feel free to take your time guys, I'm just placing myself. ;)
OOC: Feel free to take your time guys, I'm just placing myself. ;)
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 28, 2014, 05:21:07 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 28, 2014, 05:21:07 PM
OOC Oh, Dan could you please post in The Quest for the Black Treasure, we're all waiting on you.
BIC: Ushen was relieved to get his normal response. But he wished she would talk, without even trying, she had instantly become his muse. He had loads of pictures he'd drawn of her, without her noticing. They were all hidden away in his leather bound folder of sketches.
BIC: Ushen was relieved to get his normal response. But he wished she would talk, without even trying, she had instantly become his muse. He had loads of pictures he'd drawn of her, without her noticing. They were all hidden away in his leather bound folder of sketches.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on May 28, 2014, 05:22:09 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on May 28, 2014, 05:22:09 PM
Vatra Grabbed a dirk and strapped it on then left the room saying "I'll meet you out front," She climbed the stairs and came out into the early spring night. It was cool out and a wind was blowing rustling the trees.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 28, 2014, 05:27:30 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 28, 2014, 05:27:30 PM
Bryant left soon after Vatra, wanting to get away from silent Arya, and honesty, he just wanted to be by himself a moment. He rushed up the stairs, opened the door, and nearly ran into Vatra. "Oh, sorry, Vatra. Just wanted to get away from those two for a moment...And, just so you know, I don't hold a grudge about what happened." HE said then last sentence in a rush, then went up the tree.
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Arya realized that she was probably making a fool of herself, by not talking, so she said, "Hi." It came out as a squeak, so she tried again, "Hi." It came out normally, and she was quite thankful for that.
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Arya realized that she was probably making a fool of herself, by not talking, so she said, "Hi." It came out as a squeak, so she tried again, "Hi." It came out normally, and she was quite thankful for that.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 28, 2014, 05:28:39 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 28, 2014, 05:28:39 PM
"Hi." Ushen said, nervously, struggling with a mask.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 28, 2014, 05:31:35 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 28, 2014, 05:31:35 PM
"Do you want some help with your mask?" She said tentatively, stepping closer.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on May 28, 2014, 05:33:28 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on May 28, 2014, 05:33:28 PM
Vatra was a little surprised yet relived. She was glad there were no hard feelings.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on May 28, 2014, 06:01:11 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on May 28, 2014, 06:01:11 PM
OOC: Do you mean relieved?
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on May 28, 2014, 07:36:27 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on May 28, 2014, 07:36:27 PM
OOC: ya :P
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 28, 2014, 08:31:39 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 28, 2014, 08:31:39 PM
OOC: And I think you meant, were. The word you used means a place, as in "where are my keys?"
BIC: "Oh, yeah, thanks." Ushen felt his heart beat faster, he felt like he was about to throw up, but not, and oh, he didn't know what!
BIC: "Oh, yeah, thanks." Ushen felt his heart beat faster, he felt like he was about to throw up, but not, and oh, he didn't know what!
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 30, 2014, 01:05:07 AM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 30, 2014, 01:05:07 AM
OOC: Faiy, dear, sorry to add to the nagging people, but you forgot an E. But since it's on the other page,. it doesn't matter much...Does it? I have trouble spelling relieeved too....The auto-corrector doesn't help much, either. :)
BIC: Arya stepped forward closer, and took the mask from Ushen, and turned it the other way, fiddled with it for another moment, then put it on his head, and it was perfect. "There you go!" She said, not quite cheerfully, but much better than normal. She grabbed her own mask and slipped it on. "I'm ready....Are you?" She asked, peeping through the eye-holes.
OOC: Bit of PP there, Rach...Should I change it?
BIC: Arya stepped forward closer, and took the mask from Ushen, and turned it the other way, fiddled with it for another moment, then put it on his head, and it was perfect. "There you go!" She said, not quite cheerfully, but much better than normal. She grabbed her own mask and slipped it on. "I'm ready....Are you?" She asked, peeping through the eye-holes.
OOC: Bit of PP there, Rach...Should I change it?
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 30, 2014, 04:40:48 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 30, 2014, 04:40:48 PM
OOC: No it's fine.
BIC: Ushen barely breathed as Arya sorted out his mask. When she spoke to him, all he could was nod. Afraid he would say something stupid. All he saw was her as a picture, and he longed to make her so.
BIC: Ushen barely breathed as Arya sorted out his mask. When she spoke to him, all he could was nod. Afraid he would say something stupid. All he saw was her as a picture, and he longed to make her so.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 30, 2014, 08:55:06 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 30, 2014, 08:55:06 PM
Arya looked down at her footpaws, momentarily hurt by Ushen not speaking, but then reminded herself that sometimes people didn't want to talk...Especially not to someone like her, a freak. She looked back up and slipped out the doorway, giving Ushen a smile. She secretly promised herself that after this was done, she'd go back to her room. She'd just a tad bit too much people-involvement already. But, if Ushen asked her to do something, like grabbing a bite to eat, or something, she'd accept.
OOC: Hint, hint, nudge, nudge. ;)
OOC: Hint, hint, nudge, nudge. ;)
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on May 31, 2014, 05:33:36 PM
Post by: rachel25 on May 31, 2014, 05:33:36 PM
OOC: ::)
BIC: Ushen watched sadly as she left, why couldn't he have just said something? He sighed deeply, and followed, he would like to get to know her better. If he ever got over his shyness, he might ask her to pose for a picture.
BIC: Ushen watched sadly as she left, why couldn't he have just said something? He sighed deeply, and followed, he would like to get to know her better. If he ever got over his shyness, he might ask her to pose for a picture.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 31, 2014, 10:56:13 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 31, 2014, 10:56:13 PM
Arya suddenly stopped, and thought a moment. Perhaps that had been a tad too....What was the word for it?......Harsh, perhaps? She decided that she'd wait for Ushen to come up this way, and perhaps apologize. Hey, you couldn't expect a girl to throw herself at people after ten days of avoiding them, coukd you? Well, maybe you could. She sighed. She really needed to learn about some things.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on June 01, 2014, 05:05:10 PM
Post by: rachel25 on June 01, 2014, 05:05:10 PM
Ushen almost walked slap-bang into Arya, he just stopped in time, and muttered something about, sorry he should look where he's going.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 01, 2014, 10:28:58 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 01, 2014, 10:28:58 PM
"Oh! No, it's my fault. Really. I'm sorry - I shouldn't have stopped in the middle of the hallway." She said, blushing. She stepped aside so he could go first, her stomach feeling like there was butterflies in it from the embarrassment. Her cheeks also coored slightly.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on June 02, 2014, 08:05:40 PM
Post by: rachel25 on June 02, 2014, 08:05:40 PM
"Thanks." Ushen mumbled, and hurried on.
He was soon outside, and heading to where he guessed they were meant to go. He wanted to find Bryant, he seemed to know more about these things.
He was soon outside, and heading to where he guessed they were meant to go. He wanted to find Bryant, he seemed to know more about these things.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 02, 2014, 10:26:53 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 02, 2014, 10:26:53 PM
Bryant noticed Ushen hurrying around, looking like he was lost. So, he decided to play a little trick on him. Going silently through the tree, he stopped on a branch just above where his brother would be in a moment. When Ushen was right under him he said, "Boo!" And leaped on him
OOC: Is that alright, Rach? I got that idea from my dad, actually. He used to jump on his brothers from the barn roof. :D
OOC: Is that alright, Rach? I got that idea from my dad, actually. He used to jump on his brothers from the barn roof. :D
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on June 03, 2014, 01:04:19 AM
Post by: Faiyloe on June 03, 2014, 01:04:19 AM
OOC: o.O... ouch sounds pain full.
BIC: Vatra stepped out from behind a tree and shushed them. "Shhhhh, come on." She said waving them along. She was just a shadow in the night and if they had not known she was there they never would have seen her. She moved quickly and quietly towards the abbey.
BIC: Vatra stepped out from behind a tree and shushed them. "Shhhhh, come on." She said waving them along. She was just a shadow in the night and if they had not known she was there they never would have seen her. She moved quickly and quietly towards the abbey.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 03, 2014, 04:56:09 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 03, 2014, 04:56:09 PM
Bryant grinned, and jumped off Ushen. Then he followed Vatra, motioning for Ushen to come on.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on June 03, 2014, 06:40:17 PM
Post by: rachel25 on June 03, 2014, 06:40:17 PM
Ushen was surprised at being jumped on, he feel to the ground. When Bryant got off him, he snorted at him, and pulled himself up.
OOC: Does everyone else know that their brothers yet?
OOC: Does everyone else know that their brothers yet?
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on June 03, 2014, 06:45:46 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on June 03, 2014, 06:45:46 PM
OOC: I would assume they do it has been a week. Let just skip to getting to the meeting place.
BIC: After several minutes of walking Vatra approached the place where Ervoyce said to meet. The night had grown and it was now past twilight and in that dark stage before the moon has risen. She decided to sneak up on him. Call it getting even. She silently went around and cam up from behind taping him on the shoulder and saying. "Hey there,"
BIC: After several minutes of walking Vatra approached the place where Ervoyce said to meet. The night had grown and it was now past twilight and in that dark stage before the moon has risen. She decided to sneak up on him. Call it getting even. She silently went around and cam up from behind taping him on the shoulder and saying. "Hey there,"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on June 03, 2014, 09:34:38 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on June 03, 2014, 09:34:38 PM
"Hey yourself fat foot, you stepped on roughly 5 different species of twigs back there." He lolled his head back so as to stare into Vatra's face upside down, plastered with a mischievous grin, "In all fairness, I'm kind of waiting for other denoting sounds anyway, but honestly, were you really trying to sneak up on me? Because I just can't tell the difference!"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 03, 2014, 09:46:50 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 03, 2014, 09:46:50 PM
Bryant waited for Ushen to catch up, doubling back a bit. "I don't want to be alone with those love birds." He whispered, rolling his eyes.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on June 03, 2014, 10:20:15 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on June 03, 2014, 10:20:15 PM
OOC: Oh give me a break, this isn't that bad. ::)
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 03, 2014, 11:52:48 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 03, 2014, 11:52:48 PM
OOC: Exaggeration, my dear Watson. Or, in this case, Dan. ;D
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on June 04, 2014, 01:43:54 AM
Post by: Faiyloe on June 04, 2014, 01:43:54 AM
Vatra grind "It wasn't that bad! You just have the ears of a bat," She said tugging one of his ears. "Probably would have heard me coming if There was a thunderstorm going on," as she talked she waked around so that they where face facing each other like normal creatures do when they talk
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on June 04, 2014, 01:58:51 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on June 04, 2014, 01:58:51 AM
"In all honesty, I smelled you quite a while before I heard you." After waiting slightly longer, Ervoyce spoke again, "Where's everybeast else? Did you leave them behind?"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on June 04, 2014, 03:10:50 AM
Post by: Faiyloe on June 04, 2014, 03:10:50 AM
Vatra made a face "What I washed!" Vatra then looked back the way she had come "Come on guys stop fooling around!" She called back just above a loud whisper.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 04, 2014, 06:28:06 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 04, 2014, 06:28:06 PM
"Okay, okay! But no love bird stuff, alright?" Bryant teased as he walked over, also in a loud whisper.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on June 04, 2014, 07:50:27 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on June 04, 2014, 07:50:27 PM
Ervoyce smirked, "Why? Because you're jealous?" He batted Bryant as he walked past, "Did you leave everybeast else behind too? Jeepers, no sympathy these days." After smiling in the silence for a moment he thought of something, "Wait, did Arya decide to come? Did you leave them by themselves?"
OOC: You only said Bryant showed up, so I'm going off of you being by yourself.
OOC: You only said Bryant showed up, so I'm going off of you being by yourself.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 04, 2014, 10:02:08 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 04, 2014, 10:02:08 PM
OOC: Ushen's there, but Rach has been....Absent. And I admit I rather forgot about Arya.
BUIC: Bryant's face had a comic look of mock-indignation. "Who, me? Jealous? Naw - Au Contraire." He whispered, then looked to make sure neither Arya or Ushen was close, and leaned forward and whispered really quietly, "I'm actually tryiong my paw at match-making." He leaned back, smirking. Arya then chose that moment quietly jog closer, and slowed when she about even with Ushen. She smiled at him, then went closer to the other three.
BUIC: Bryant's face had a comic look of mock-indignation. "Who, me? Jealous? Naw - Au Contraire." He whispered, then looked to make sure neither Arya or Ushen was close, and leaned forward and whispered really quietly, "I'm actually tryiong my paw at match-making." He leaned back, smirking. Arya then chose that moment quietly jog closer, and slowed when she about even with Ushen. She smiled at him, then went closer to the other three.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on June 05, 2014, 05:16:53 PM
Post by: rachel25 on June 05, 2014, 05:16:53 PM
OOC: Sorry that I've been gone, but there was something that came up that meant I couldn't get on.
BIC: Ushen saw everyone waiting, and blushed underneath his mask. He didn't like people looking at him. Not at all sure what to do, he just slipped over to where Bryant was.
BIC: Ushen saw everyone waiting, and blushed underneath his mask. He didn't like people looking at him. Not at all sure what to do, he just slipped over to where Bryant was.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 06, 2014, 02:22:18 AM
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 06, 2014, 02:22:18 AM
Bryant casually slung an arm around his brother's shoulders, then whispered, "Juyst wait for Ervoyce to explain." He said very, very quietly. Then he dropped his arm, and looked at Ervoyce. It had been he who had summoned them, this time.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on June 06, 2014, 02:38:57 AM
Post by: Faiyloe on June 06, 2014, 02:38:57 AM
Vatra called back "If you are trying to be seacetive I'm sure Mr. batears here heard you," She said pointing a thumb at Ervoyce. "Anyway what is the surprise?" She said
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on June 06, 2014, 04:18:49 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on June 06, 2014, 04:18:49 PM
Ervoyce held a paw up for silence as the rest of the volunteers arrived. He listened intently to nature's voice, his ears twitched as he picked up the sound he was looking for. He took out another blade of the grass he had used to assist with the Peregrine call from before and signaled again. Turning back to face his friends and allies he spoke, "I'm here to introduce you to a force of nature that I happen to be friends with... Oh, and Bryant? Prepare to be stared at for completely different reasons."
At this point the rustling in the trees was easy to pick up, though it sounded like a haunted wind more than a rustling of leaves. This sound was closely followed by a similar sound on ground level.
At this point the rustling in the trees was easy to pick up, though it sounded like a haunted wind more than a rustling of leaves. This sound was closely followed by a similar sound on ground level.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on June 06, 2014, 04:21:29 PM
Post by: rachel25 on June 06, 2014, 04:21:29 PM
Ushen looked around, he didn't see anyone, nothing seemed to be happening. Seriously, did Ervoyce have to act so mysterious all the time.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on June 06, 2014, 04:25:53 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on June 06, 2014, 04:25:53 PM
Vatra didn't like this she clenched her teeth and griped her javelin in her paws. Turning and looking each time she thought she heard a sound that was some beast approaching.
"Ervoyce... If this in one of you pranks... I'll," She said though she could tell that Ervoyce was serious. She wanted to yell or charge but there was nothing there to fight just wind and something, something. An unknown.
"Ervoyce... If this in one of you pranks... I'll," She said though she could tell that Ervoyce was serious. She wanted to yell or charge but there was nothing there to fight just wind and something, something. An unknown.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 06, 2014, 05:11:51 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 06, 2014, 05:11:51 PM
/Bryant gulped, his paws starting to shake in rage. "What?!?!" He yelled in a whisper. "You....You...You....." He stuttered. Surely Ervoyce knew that he hated being stared at, no matter the reason? He almost started to lose it, but one quick punch at the tree solved that.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on June 06, 2014, 05:18:32 PM
Post by: rachel25 on June 06, 2014, 05:18:32 PM
Ushen put an arm round Bryant's shoulders, "It's ok. Relax." He whispered.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 06, 2014, 05:29:01 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 06, 2014, 05:29:01 PM
Bryant clenched his jaw, and forced himself to calm down.....It worked. Rather slowly, but it worked. "After a minute, he said, "I'm okay now." But he left Ushen's arm right were iyt was. Just in case.
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Arya kept to the shadows, noting everything. She, too, heard something, and tensed, putting her paw on her weapon. This was dangerous; Did Ervoyce not see that?
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Arya kept to the shadows, noting everything. She, too, heard something, and tensed, putting her paw on her weapon. This was dangerous; Did Ervoyce not see that?
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on June 06, 2014, 05:32:04 PM
Post by: rachel25 on June 06, 2014, 05:32:04 PM
Ushen was glad Bryant had calmed down, but he was still uneasy, he didn't like this, not one bit.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on June 06, 2014, 08:55:17 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on June 06, 2014, 08:55:17 PM
Ervoyce left the tree he had been leaning against and walked towards the sound. Turning around to face his friends he raised his arms and spoke, "Everybeast, meet my friends... The Frozen Torrent!" The whistle became like a full blown wind as a large group of beasts broke through the trees. Squirrels dropped from the trees, and otters materialized from behind shrubbery. All closely followed by a runty badger who took his time and came out from behind Ervoyce who dropped his arms, "Frozen Torrent, meet the defenders of Mossflower."
The "Frozen Torrent," were apparently a Northern tribe. They were somewhat primitive in appearance, but their steel weapons belied this suggestion from their more tribal chose of wardrobe and usage of feathers.
The "Frozen Torrent," were apparently a Northern tribe. They were somewhat primitive in appearance, but their steel weapons belied this suggestion from their more tribal chose of wardrobe and usage of feathers.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on June 06, 2014, 09:15:28 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on June 06, 2014, 09:15:28 PM
Vatras heart was pounding She didn't like it, She didn't like it at all and she didn't know why. She was tense and on edge. Even though she knew she should trust Ervoyce. Vatra spun round as a squirrel dropped out of a tree right next to her. She jumped back trying hard not to loose control and attack the creature. If it wasn't for Ervoyce she probably would have. She turned around and around trying to watch them all at the same time brandishing her spear and breathing hard threw clenched teeth fur bristling. A dangerous light came into he eyes yet a voice in her head yelled faintly as if threw a wall to stay calm.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 07, 2014, 01:04:55 AM
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 07, 2014, 01:04:55 AM
Bryant was quite uneasy, as quite a few eyes turned his way, but he was far more concerned about Vatra. He walked over, and started to stand in front of her, but the rejected that idea. He stood over to her side, or what would have been her side if she wasn't spinning. "Vatra? Vatra, calm down. It's okay. I'm sure Ervoyce wouldn't have called these 'Frozen Torrent' creatures if they weren't trustworthy. It's okay. Calm down." He said, then went over to the squirrel that had landed right next to Vatra, and gently pushed his shoulder, and mouthed, Back up.
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Arya, meanwhile, had other problems. She'd gone into the woods a little farther back, and attracted the attention of a vermin that was out for a midnight stroll. So, while Vatra was freaking out, and Bryant trying to calm her down, she was trying to stop a weasel from rising the alarm, and fight him with a much shorter blade. It wasn't easy. She started retreating slowly back to the spot where the others were, and they STILL didn't see her. Except for Bryant. He immediately left Vatra, and ran over to a tree, raced up it, and dropped right behind the weasel, and punched him in the back of the head. The weasel then had the bright idea to start running to where the Frozen Torrent and Redwall Defenders were, and burst in on them, thankfully not near Vatra.
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Arya, meanwhile, had other problems. She'd gone into the woods a little farther back, and attracted the attention of a vermin that was out for a midnight stroll. So, while Vatra was freaking out, and Bryant trying to calm her down, she was trying to stop a weasel from rising the alarm, and fight him with a much shorter blade. It wasn't easy. She started retreating slowly back to the spot where the others were, and they STILL didn't see her. Except for Bryant. He immediately left Vatra, and ran over to a tree, raced up it, and dropped right behind the weasel, and punched him in the back of the head. The weasel then had the bright idea to start running to where the Frozen Torrent and Redwall Defenders were, and burst in on them, thankfully not near Vatra.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on June 07, 2014, 02:08:39 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on June 07, 2014, 02:08:39 AM
OOC: FYI: The Frozen Torrent would never back down from somebeast, these guys are fighters through and through, that's kind of the situation they have to live in. Bit of PP there, I'm going to be controlling these guys a lot. BIC:
As soon as the vermin appeared from the woods, the squirrel that had been near Vatra and Bryant bolted. Before the weasel even had time to comprehend what he'd gotten himself into he was on the ground with his neck locked in said squirrel's right leg. Kneeling on the vermin's back he grabbed both the front and back of the victims head and twisted once, violently. The entire action had been almost a single movement, completed in about the same time it took others to react to the intruder.
He stood, returning to his former position as Ervoyce spoke, "As you can see, they know their way around a fight. I met them a rather long time ago, and have been close friends with them since. I called them roughly a month and a half ago, and they have graciously joined the effort to rid the woods of the vermin." He nodded to the badger who bowed his head slightly before speaking, "Ervoyce has told you all the important things, are there any questions?"
By this time, a couple of the younger tribes beasts were having trouble not looking at Bryant's entirely white fur and were whispering quitely with each other, "An bhfuil a fionnaidh i ndáirÃre bán? An bhfuil sé tugtha go beannacht i bhfad? Feicfidh mé geall tá sé an Beast luckiest riamh!" Ervoyce chuckled slightly, "Ba mhaith leat smaoineamh mar sin nà bheadh ??tú? Bhuel, bheadh ??sé impigh a bheith éagsúil." The beasts he spoke to looked at each other and shrugged.
As soon as the vermin appeared from the woods, the squirrel that had been near Vatra and Bryant bolted. Before the weasel even had time to comprehend what he'd gotten himself into he was on the ground with his neck locked in said squirrel's right leg. Kneeling on the vermin's back he grabbed both the front and back of the victims head and twisted once, violently. The entire action had been almost a single movement, completed in about the same time it took others to react to the intruder.
He stood, returning to his former position as Ervoyce spoke, "As you can see, they know their way around a fight. I met them a rather long time ago, and have been close friends with them since. I called them roughly a month and a half ago, and they have graciously joined the effort to rid the woods of the vermin." He nodded to the badger who bowed his head slightly before speaking, "Ervoyce has told you all the important things, are there any questions?"
By this time, a couple of the younger tribes beasts were having trouble not looking at Bryant's entirely white fur and were whispering quitely with each other, "An bhfuil a fionnaidh i ndáirÃre bán? An bhfuil sé tugtha go beannacht i bhfad? Feicfidh mé geall tá sé an Beast luckiest riamh!" Ervoyce chuckled slightly, "Ba mhaith leat smaoineamh mar sin nà bheadh ??tú? Bhuel, bheadh ??sé impigh a bheith éagsúil." The beasts he spoke to looked at each other and shrugged.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on June 07, 2014, 02:28:27 AM
Post by: Faiyloe on June 07, 2014, 02:28:27 AM
Vartra then realized that the voice she was hearing was not in her head but out side of it. It was Bryant
"Vatra? Vatra, calm down. It's okay. I'm sure Ervoyce wouldn't have called these 'Frozen Torrent' creatures if they weren't trustworthy. It's okay. Calm down."
His words bounced around in her head like a fly trapped in a jar. Her intellect was fighting her instinct holding the fire at bay but just barely. She didn't want to attack them she knew that they where there to help them but the fire told her otherwise she had been tipped off and once she went down that road she found it hard to turn back.
Vatra saw the Squirrel dart away and even before she spotted the weasel he was dead. This did not help things. Her muscles twitched with the effort of restraining her self and everything told her to fight. She stood still she tried to think , tried to reason, but there was no reason. Bloodwrath never had reason. How can you fight your self? Then Vatra started hearing the strange voyces talking in a strange tongue they seemed to be mocking her.
"An bhfuil a fionnaidh i ndáirÃre bán? An bhfuil sé tugtha go beannacht i bhfad? Feicfidh mé geall tá sé an Beast luckiest riamh!"
Ervoyce chuckled slightly, "Ba mhaith leat smaoineamh mar sin nà bheadh ??tú? Bhuel, bheadh ??sé impigh a bheith éagsúil."
Then when Ervoyce started speaking in the same tongue it was to much. With though's mocking words ringing around in her head. She left. She tried to keep it to a walk but soon broke into a run and Who could blame her it was all enough to drive a creature mad.
"Vatra? Vatra, calm down. It's okay. I'm sure Ervoyce wouldn't have called these 'Frozen Torrent' creatures if they weren't trustworthy. It's okay. Calm down."
His words bounced around in her head like a fly trapped in a jar. Her intellect was fighting her instinct holding the fire at bay but just barely. She didn't want to attack them she knew that they where there to help them but the fire told her otherwise she had been tipped off and once she went down that road she found it hard to turn back.
Vatra saw the Squirrel dart away and even before she spotted the weasel he was dead. This did not help things. Her muscles twitched with the effort of restraining her self and everything told her to fight. She stood still she tried to think , tried to reason, but there was no reason. Bloodwrath never had reason. How can you fight your self? Then Vatra started hearing the strange voyces talking in a strange tongue they seemed to be mocking her.
"An bhfuil a fionnaidh i ndáirÃre bán? An bhfuil sé tugtha go beannacht i bhfad? Feicfidh mé geall tá sé an Beast luckiest riamh!"
Ervoyce chuckled slightly, "Ba mhaith leat smaoineamh mar sin nà bheadh ??tú? Bhuel, bheadh ??sé impigh a bheith éagsúil."
Then when Ervoyce started speaking in the same tongue it was to much. With though's mocking words ringing around in her head. She left. She tried to keep it to a walk but soon broke into a run and Who could blame her it was all enough to drive a creature mad.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 07, 2014, 03:16:48 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 07, 2014, 03:16:48 PM
Bryant noticed the younger beasts staring at him, and his jaw clenched. He walked over to Ervoyce, and said, "Go get Vatra. I need a minute. Don't follow me." Then he started running off, and then started demolishing a small tree that had fallen down sometime before. Even Arya, at the back of the pack, could hear the noise, and the mutterings, such as "Keep it under control" and "They're not staring at you, they're just looking right next to you." and such like. It was getting a tad obvious he didn't like being stared at. Then he returned, calmed down, and he focused on a tree, so as not to see anyone staring at him. It worked, even if no one was staring.
OOC: Fixed it.....And may I ask for a translation?
OOC: Fixed it.....And may I ask for a translation?
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on June 07, 2014, 04:15:56 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on June 07, 2014, 04:15:56 PM
OOC: They aren't staring anymore FYI.
Ervoyce marked where Vatra was heading as he needed to merge the two types of creatures before chasing after her. Ervoyce spoke again, "Uh.... Bryant? I think you might be taking this wrong... They're not staring at you because they think you look strange. They're staring at you because they envy you. Where they come from, white is the color of the snow's blessing. You'll notice that many of them have white birthmarks, these are seen as a sort of status symbol.... And well, you just out-did them all." He switched to speaking to everybeast, "I know this seems a little..... different. But they are here to help, and they are the best to help. Their culture is quite different from yours, so everybeast will have to make an effort to be understanding of the other, now is not the time to lose control it is a time for patience. I realize that this could be harder for some of you than it was for me, not having been born in the North and all. Gale, do you mind taking the Torrent off to the east side of Brockhall? I need to do something quite important before we consider anymore interactions. Arya, Bryant, could you two take the Mossflower guard back to Brockhall? You both know what I need to do." Ervoyce didn't stay to listen, he knew Gale would listen, and his friends seemed more than eager to leave. He was off tracking Vatra.
OOC: Ervoyce already informed the Torrent of the location of Brockhall (roughly)
Ervoyce marked where Vatra was heading as he needed to merge the two types of creatures before chasing after her. Ervoyce spoke again, "Uh.... Bryant? I think you might be taking this wrong... They're not staring at you because they think you look strange. They're staring at you because they envy you. Where they come from, white is the color of the snow's blessing. You'll notice that many of them have white birthmarks, these are seen as a sort of status symbol.... And well, you just out-did them all." He switched to speaking to everybeast, "I know this seems a little..... different. But they are here to help, and they are the best to help. Their culture is quite different from yours, so everybeast will have to make an effort to be understanding of the other, now is not the time to lose control it is a time for patience. I realize that this could be harder for some of you than it was for me, not having been born in the North and all. Gale, do you mind taking the Torrent off to the east side of Brockhall? I need to do something quite important before we consider anymore interactions. Arya, Bryant, could you two take the Mossflower guard back to Brockhall? You both know what I need to do." Ervoyce didn't stay to listen, he knew Gale would listen, and his friends seemed more than eager to leave. He was off tracking Vatra.
OOC: Ervoyce already informed the Torrent of the location of Brockhall (roughly)
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on June 07, 2014, 04:30:57 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on June 07, 2014, 04:30:57 PM
As soon as Vatra was out of sight and hearing ranged she stopped leaning with her back against a tree she slid to the ground no longer able to hold herself up. Talk about bad first impressions. They probably thought her week. The only reason she had stayed so long was for Ervoyce. She burred her face in her paws. Why did she have to live with this curse. It was like an animal that consumed her... Made her turn on her allies... How could she protect her friends if she couldn't even control herself...
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on June 07, 2014, 04:58:58 PM
Post by: rachel25 on June 07, 2014, 04:58:58 PM
Ushen had just stood stoke still, looking nervously at everyone around him. Even when people ran off, he didn't move, it might have been cus he was scared, or confused, or a whole host of other reasons, but he didn't move. He felt a little hurt that Ervoyce didn't give him anything to do, but then again, Ervoyce probably didn't think much of him anyway. So, Ushen just backed away slowly, in the direction of Brockhall.
OOC: Sorry if I'm bursting a bubble, but Bryant is wearing a suit, and mask. The Frozen Torrent guys wouldn't be able to see his fur, or anything.
OOC: Sorry if I'm bursting a bubble, but Bryant is wearing a suit, and mask. The Frozen Torrent guys wouldn't be able to see his fur, or anything.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 07, 2014, 05:09:38 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 07, 2014, 05:09:38 PM
Bryant nodded, "Gotcha. In the meantime, I think it would be best if I just focused." He said, then spotted Arya. "Arya! Come on." Arya was confused by his tone, but obeyed. She hurried to keep up with Bryant, and then saw Ushen ahead of them. "Is it okay if I walk with Ushen?" She asked, and when he nodded, she took off. "Ushen! Wait up!" She called, panting to catch up with him.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on June 07, 2014, 05:10:51 PM
Post by: rachel25 on June 07, 2014, 05:10:51 PM
Ushen stopped, and turned round, seeing it was Arya, he instantly felt nervous. "Um, yeah?" He said quietly.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on June 07, 2014, 05:57:55 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on June 07, 2014, 05:57:55 PM
OOC: Hmmm, that certainly is a problem, but he was having issues getting the stuff on, so maybe his suit ruffled a bit. White sticks out like a sore thumb against almost any color, so they'd see something if he wasn't assembled perfectly. BIC:
Ervoyce found Vatra shortly after, "Vatra?" He dropped from the tree that he was traversing, right next to his friend, "Vatra, what's wrong?" Kneeling he placed his right paw on her shoulder, giving her a sideways hug of sorts. He didn't speak further, it would be best if he let her speak, or just stay silent.
Ervoyce found Vatra shortly after, "Vatra?" He dropped from the tree that he was traversing, right next to his friend, "Vatra, what's wrong?" Kneeling he placed his right paw on her shoulder, giving her a sideways hug of sorts. He didn't speak further, it would be best if he let her speak, or just stay silent.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 07, 2014, 07:19:24 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 07, 2014, 07:19:24 PM
Quote from: rachel25 on June 07, 2014, 05:10:51 PM
Ushen stopped, and turned round, seeing it was Arya, he instantly felt nervous. "Um, yeah?" He said quietly.
Arya felt a tad flustered. "Oh, uh, I just don't think I can walk with Bryant right now....Those beasts staring at him has him......Rather moddy." She said, deciding to be polite, and not say that Bryant had snapped at her and hurt her feelings, or that he seemed to be ignoring her. "But, if you'd like to walk alone, I can move back." She said, blushing.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on June 07, 2014, 07:45:07 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on June 07, 2014, 07:45:07 PM
"I'm sorry," Vatra said under her breath. " I can't do it anymore, I am going to hurt someone... Every time I think I have it under control something happens and I loose it. I all most attacked them back there. It's awful the fire and the burning anger, I loss my mind everything is blood and anger and death and the worst part is that I actually like it. The fighting fire in my blood and the heat of battle all around and the unequaled rage and I love it... Yet I despises it at the same time. How can I be at peace if I am torn in two?" She said looking up into Ervoyces eyes at her last question.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on June 08, 2014, 12:54:58 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on June 08, 2014, 12:54:58 AM
Ervoyce had nothing to answer with... His mind was churning, should he tell her? It might help, but then again it might not. He then thought of something, "Vatra... Do you know why? Do you actually know why you're like this? Be honest with yourself, what exactly has caused this? What has disturbed you to this point? If you can find the true source, then maybe we can figure out how you can find your peace....." After thinking momentarily, he finished, "... The Redwaller's helped me find mine, maybe I can help you find yours."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on June 08, 2014, 01:56:00 AM
Post by: Faiyloe on June 08, 2014, 01:56:00 AM
Vatras mind went back, back to that day, The moment when it all began...
...It was early morning of a fresh spring day the all the wildflowers where in bloom and the birds sang there joy to the sun who's light shown threw the leaves of the trees casting a shadow of green and pale light onto the forest floor. Alec walked ahead of Kawalan A heavy pack on his back yet he seemed to be walking on air. Kawalen Trudged along behind him calling out for him to slow down. They had just left the river and where heading to the place they had heard so much about. Redwall Abbey. Alec Turned round and started walking backwards but not slowing down.
"We made a bet and you lost now your stuck with the heaver pack," He said teasingly.
"The bet was an unfair one, no normal beast besides an otter can eat that hootroot stuff much less five spoonfuls, " She said. Alec turned on his heal and started jogging.
"Then you shouldn't have taken the bet," he said with a grin.
"Oh you, get back here!" She yelled starting after him with a playful glint in her eyes and several playfull threats "Oh when I catch up you'll wish you had never seen a hootroot in your life!" Alec ran ahead adding to the distance between them. Though threw all there shouting and playful banter they did not notice how quiet the forest had grown.
Alec ran out into a clearing and was met by a large rat. Suddenly they where both surrounded by a good score of vermin.
"Look et wat we caught, ta little tree mice, an' see zey brought us some gifts," The rat, who was twice the size of the rest and obviously in charge, said pointing at there packs with his cutlass. Vatra drew her sword dropping her pack to the ground. There was not way these cut throats where going to let them out of this alive if they went "peacefully" Alec did the same and soon they where fighting for there lives. Alec was face to face with the rat fighting harder than he had ever fought before. Vatra struggled to get to him but there where to many in the way. He was cut down before her eyes. The Rat fell before he knew what had hit him Vatras blade in his back.
She ran over to Alec and drop down next to him he grabbed her paw his looked deep into her eyes and he whispered her name "Kawalan... I... I Love you" His Eyes closed and She let out a shrieking cry of anguish. She flew at them in rage her eyes burning red. None of the vermin where left alive...
...Vatra was crying tears streaming down her face. All she was able to get out was "Alec... When he died... I... I Killed them all..." She turned and held Ervoyce close.
...It was early morning of a fresh spring day the all the wildflowers where in bloom and the birds sang there joy to the sun who's light shown threw the leaves of the trees casting a shadow of green and pale light onto the forest floor. Alec walked ahead of Kawalan A heavy pack on his back yet he seemed to be walking on air. Kawalen Trudged along behind him calling out for him to slow down. They had just left the river and where heading to the place they had heard so much about. Redwall Abbey. Alec Turned round and started walking backwards but not slowing down.
"We made a bet and you lost now your stuck with the heaver pack," He said teasingly.
"The bet was an unfair one, no normal beast besides an otter can eat that hootroot stuff much less five spoonfuls, " She said. Alec turned on his heal and started jogging.
"Then you shouldn't have taken the bet," he said with a grin.
"Oh you, get back here!" She yelled starting after him with a playful glint in her eyes and several playfull threats "Oh when I catch up you'll wish you had never seen a hootroot in your life!" Alec ran ahead adding to the distance between them. Though threw all there shouting and playful banter they did not notice how quiet the forest had grown.
Alec ran out into a clearing and was met by a large rat. Suddenly they where both surrounded by a good score of vermin.
"Look et wat we caught, ta little tree mice, an' see zey brought us some gifts," The rat, who was twice the size of the rest and obviously in charge, said pointing at there packs with his cutlass. Vatra drew her sword dropping her pack to the ground. There was not way these cut throats where going to let them out of this alive if they went "peacefully" Alec did the same and soon they where fighting for there lives. Alec was face to face with the rat fighting harder than he had ever fought before. Vatra struggled to get to him but there where to many in the way. He was cut down before her eyes. The Rat fell before he knew what had hit him Vatras blade in his back.
She ran over to Alec and drop down next to him he grabbed her paw his looked deep into her eyes and he whispered her name "Kawalan... I... I Love you" His Eyes closed and She let out a shrieking cry of anguish. She flew at them in rage her eyes burning red. None of the vermin where left alive...
...Vatra was crying tears streaming down her face. All she was able to get out was "Alec... When he died... I... I Killed them all..." She turned and held Ervoyce close.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on June 08, 2014, 02:53:41 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on June 08, 2014, 02:53:41 AM
OOC: I'm confused, did Vatra have another name?
Ervoyce held Vatra close and stayed silent... There was nothing he could do while her heart was in shambles. He waited patiently searching his own heart for the words to say.... He remembered a song sung to those who'd suffered the loss of another, and he sang quietly.
He could almost hear the echo of the first rendition as he sang it again in the common tongue.
Ervoyce hugged Vatra closer, "Where evil's sting has fallen, always their is a bright spot. Alec is gone, but he's gone to a new brightness of incomparable beauty. Though his time has ended, yours has not, I'm sure he'd want you to make the most of it. Hope for the future my friend, but don't seek it out before you're supposed to get there.... As for others, I know not, but as for me you'll always have a friend. Always have somebeast to lean against. Always be loved."
Ervoyce held Vatra close and stayed silent... There was nothing he could do while her heart was in shambles. He waited patiently searching his own heart for the words to say.... He remembered a song sung to those who'd suffered the loss of another, and he sang quietly.
"A grá caillte amháin, chun báis ar tuiscint fuar
Imithe muir, de clasp sÃoraÃ
Cé imithe uainn, is féidir leis an titim a bheith
Siad, trà shúile nua, a fheiceáil anois.
Imithe go ghlóir
bathed i bhfianaise
Grieve cé go mbeimid,
a n-deireadh nà mór dúinn troid
Linn a fheiceáil ach amháin an dorchadas
Cé acu, siúl i sonas
'Tis an am amháin, mar sin a shealbhú amach tá súil
I gcás nuair a aontú athuair tú, agus trà na réimsà Mostly, lope le chéile.
Imithe go ghlóir
bathed i bhfianaise
Caillte, le linn, is cinnte
Saol nua, tá siad le fáil i sÃocháin."
Imithe muir, de clasp sÃoraÃ
Cé imithe uainn, is féidir leis an titim a bheith
Siad, trà shúile nua, a fheiceáil anois.
Imithe go ghlóir
bathed i bhfianaise
Grieve cé go mbeimid,
a n-deireadh nà mór dúinn troid
Linn a fheiceáil ach amháin an dorchadas
Cé acu, siúl i sonas
'Tis an am amháin, mar sin a shealbhú amach tá súil
I gcás nuair a aontú athuair tú, agus trà na réimsà Mostly, lope le chéile.
Imithe go ghlóir
bathed i bhfianaise
Caillte, le linn, is cinnte
Saol nua, tá siad le fáil i sÃocháin."
He could almost hear the echo of the first rendition as he sang it again in the common tongue.
"A loved one lost, to death's cold grasp
Gone to a sea, of eternal clasp
Though gone from us, the fallen may be
They, through new eyes, now see.
Gone to glory
Bathed in light
Grieve though we may,
Their end we must not fight
We only see the darkness
While they, walk in happiness
'Tis only time, so hold out hope
For when you rejoin, and through the sunny fields, together lope.
Gone to glory
Bathed in light
Lost, to us, certainly
New life, they've found in peace."
Gone to a sea, of eternal clasp
Though gone from us, the fallen may be
They, through new eyes, now see.
Gone to glory
Bathed in light
Grieve though we may,
Their end we must not fight
We only see the darkness
While they, walk in happiness
'Tis only time, so hold out hope
For when you rejoin, and through the sunny fields, together lope.
Gone to glory
Bathed in light
Lost, to us, certainly
New life, they've found in peace."
Ervoyce hugged Vatra closer, "Where evil's sting has fallen, always their is a bright spot. Alec is gone, but he's gone to a new brightness of incomparable beauty. Though his time has ended, yours has not, I'm sure he'd want you to make the most of it. Hope for the future my friend, but don't seek it out before you're supposed to get there.... As for others, I know not, but as for me you'll always have a friend. Always have somebeast to lean against. Always be loved."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on June 08, 2014, 03:14:52 AM
Post by: Faiyloe on June 08, 2014, 03:14:52 AM
OOC: her full name was Kawalan Vatra. Kawalan being her first name and Vatra her middle name. She Started going by Vatra after Alecs death.
BIC: Vatra sniffed, rubbed her paw across her face and sat up. "You are right. He is gone but you are not. I still have a job to do here," She said with resolve. "Just in the future warn me before you introduce me to any of your friends so I don't end up wanting to kill them," She said with a week smile. Then as an after thought "Do you think they will understand?" She asked.
OOC: Sorry short post but I have to go in a sec. :P
BIC: Vatra sniffed, rubbed her paw across her face and sat up. "You are right. He is gone but you are not. I still have a job to do here," She said with resolve. "Just in the future warn me before you introduce me to any of your friends so I don't end up wanting to kill them," She said with a week smile. Then as an after thought "Do you think they will understand?" She asked.
OOC: Sorry short post but I have to go in a sec. :P
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on June 08, 2014, 05:50:17 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on June 08, 2014, 05:50:17 AM
"You left before anything happened, they don't make opinions without seeing actions. They have nothing but respect for everybeast here, even more so Bryant. Kinda stinks, he doesn't even realize just how much of an influence he could have on these guys." He stood with Vatra, "I don't have any more friends that'll be here.... Though that doesn't mean they aren't on their way now does it?" He smiled at Vatra mischievously.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on June 08, 2014, 12:57:53 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on June 08, 2014, 12:57:53 PM
Vatra sighed relieved. "Thank you," She said getting to her feet. "I suppose we should be getting back,"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 08, 2014, 05:47:25 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 08, 2014, 05:47:25 PM
Bryant watched Arya walking with Ushen, and sighed. Then he started thinking about what Ervoyce had said, and walked into a tree. "Ow." He muttered, rubbing his nose.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on June 09, 2014, 10:47:37 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on June 09, 2014, 10:47:37 PM
Ervoyce stepped back, "I'll catch up with you later, there's something I want to do." Without waiting for a response, he started to leave. He was headed in the direction of Redwall.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on June 09, 2014, 11:17:04 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on June 09, 2014, 11:17:04 PM
Vatra didn't move she looked after Ervoyce and then back in the direction of Brockhall Un sure what to do. She then turned and headed after Ervoyce "Oh no you don't," She said to her self. She was not going to let him go off on some secret raid or whatever without her. "I'm coming with you!" She called out to him as loudly as she dared in the night.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on June 10, 2014, 05:38:17 PM
Post by: rachel25 on June 10, 2014, 05:38:17 PM
Quote from: Cornflower MM on June 07, 2014, 07:19:24 PM"No!" Ushen said, maybe a little too quickly, "Um, I mean, you can if you want, but I don't mind you walking with me."Quote from: rachel25 on June 07, 2014, 05:10:51 PM
Ushen stopped, and turned round, seeing it was Arya, he instantly felt nervous. "Um, yeah?" He said quietly.
Arya felt a tad flustered. "Oh, uh, I just don't think I can walk with Bryant right now....Those beasts staring at him has him......Rather moddy." She said, deciding to be polite, and not say that Bryant had snapped at her and hurt her feelings, or that he seemed to be ignoring her. "But, if you'd like to walk alone, I can move back." She said, blushing.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 10, 2014, 05:41:16 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 10, 2014, 05:41:16 PM
"Oh, okay!" Arya said, perking up a little. The silence felty a tad awkward to her, so she spoke up. "Well, those 'Frozen Torrent' people are quiter something, don't you think?" She asked desperately.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on June 10, 2014, 06:03:53 PM
Post by: rachel25 on June 10, 2014, 06:03:53 PM
"Oh, yeah. Really different." Ushen said, with a little, awkward smile.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 10, 2014, 06:06:00 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 10, 2014, 06:06:00 PM
Arya realized that this particular conversation wouldn't be going any where any time soon, she she lapsed into silence. Then she coughed, rather awkwardly.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on June 11, 2014, 06:00:58 PM
Post by: rachel25 on June 11, 2014, 06:00:58 PM
Ushen looked at his footpaws, and walked rather slowly. Then he had a brilliant idea! Something that may be able to cheer Arya up, he'd have to tell Bryant, but not now. Somewhere where they wouldn't be overheard.
They were nearing Brockhall, and Ushen could barely contain his excitement.
They were nearing Brockhall, and Ushen could barely contain his excitement.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 11, 2014, 10:50:38 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 11, 2014, 10:50:38 PM
Arya saw Brockhall, and then noticed that Ushen was a tad bit excited, and she sighed. "Well, I'll see you later." She said, then went up a tree, heading towards Zanga's grave.
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Bryant was calmed down now, and had been watching Arya and Ushen. Then Arya went up a tree, so he jogged up to Ushen. "Hey. What's up now?"
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Bryant was calmed down now, and had been watching Arya and Ushen. Then Arya went up a tree, so he jogged up to Ushen. "Hey. What's up now?"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on June 12, 2014, 05:12:04 PM
Post by: rachel25 on June 12, 2014, 05:12:04 PM
Ushen couldn't contain it anymore. "Hey Bryant! Do you think you'd be able to keep Arya out her room for the rest of the week? And maybe a little more after that, it depends how fast I work."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 12, 2014, 05:35:54 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 12, 2014, 05:35:54 PM
"Sure, I might be able to do that. Why?" He asked, quite curious.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on June 12, 2014, 05:41:26 PM
Post by: rachel25 on June 12, 2014, 05:41:26 PM
Ushen grinned happily, "I want to paint her bedroom! Yes, I know that sounds odd, and a bit pointless. But I paint like no one else. It won't just be one colour. I paint her full size pictures, maybe it'll help, and if not. At least I tried!"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 12, 2014, 05:51:03 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 12, 2014, 05:51:03 PM
"Ooh, that sounds cool!" Bryant said enthusiastically, "YEah, I can get her out of her bedroom! Uh, but what about nighttime?" He asked, frowning for a moment.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on June 12, 2014, 06:03:35 PM
Post by: rachel25 on June 12, 2014, 06:03:35 PM
"You'd have to find her another room." Ushen shrugged, as they descended Brockhall's steps.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 12, 2014, 06:07:54 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 12, 2014, 06:07:54 PM
"Okay...I know! I'll tell her that she has a hole in her floor! She actually does a hole in the floor, but it's small. So it isn't a lie if I don't say how big it is." Bryant said, then winked at Ushen.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on June 12, 2014, 06:11:41 PM
Post by: rachel25 on June 12, 2014, 06:11:41 PM
"Ok then. You go find her, and I'll move her stuff out of her room." Ushen grinned.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 12, 2014, 06:21:33 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 12, 2014, 06:21:33 PM
"Gotcha." Bryant said, then on ahunch ran off to Zanga;'s grave., Sure enough, there she was. "Hey, Arya!" He called, and she turned around, hastily wioping away tears. "Yes?" She asked.
"There's a hole in your room, so we're moving your stuff so it can be fixed, okay?" He told her, and she shrugged. "Okay. I guess I'll go find a room."
"There's a hole in your room, so we're moving your stuff so it can be fixed, okay?" He told her, and she shrugged. "Okay. I guess I'll go find a room."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on June 12, 2014, 06:25:43 PM
Post by: rachel25 on June 12, 2014, 06:25:43 PM
Ushen went into Arya's room, and instantly felt terrible inside. It was very empty, he was able to carry her belongings in one tripe to another room. Well away from her other one.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 12, 2014, 06:30:11 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 12, 2014, 06:30:11 PM
Arya had picked out another room, and noticed Ushen carrying her things. "Oh, thank you, Ushen. You really didn't have to." She said, a tad amazed that he'd do that.
OOC: Tad bit of PP there, but as Arya did say she'd poick out a room, I hope you don't mind.
OOC: Tad bit of PP there, but as Arya did say she'd poick out a room, I hope you don't mind.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on June 13, 2014, 05:44:16 PM
Post by: rachel25 on June 13, 2014, 05:44:16 PM
Ushen smiled, some what nervously, and handed the stuff over. "Oh, it's alright."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 13, 2014, 05:51:20 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 13, 2014, 05:51:20 PM
"Well, okay." Arya said, taking her things and then put them down on the bed. "How long do you think it will take to fix my floor?" She asked. Bryant started laughing, but disguised it as a cough, and Arya never even noticed.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on June 13, 2014, 06:16:39 PM
Post by: rachel25 on June 13, 2014, 06:16:39 PM
Ushen made some quick calculations. "If I work fast, maybe about a week, maybe even more." Usher shrugged. "It's a big hole." He quickly added.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 13, 2014, 06:33:23 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 13, 2014, 06:33:23 PM
"Okay., That's fine." Arya said, then shrugged. "Not like I have anything urgent I need to do in my room, anyways."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on June 13, 2014, 10:25:31 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on June 13, 2014, 10:25:31 PM
Ervoyce sighed, "Fine, but I'm just going to look things over, maybe pick off a few vermin again." He quickened his pace gradually until he was going fast enough to enter the foliage above, expediting the trip to Redwall.
OOC: I think that's how you spell expediting anyway. I really don't plan on having anything important going down unless someone else has an idea, I'm all ears in that case.
OOC: I think that's how you spell expediting anyway. I really don't plan on having anything important going down unless someone else has an idea, I'm all ears in that case.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on June 14, 2014, 03:56:50 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on June 14, 2014, 03:56:50 PM
"Ok, but we have been picking them off for long enough we need to start trying to take back the abbey now that we have your friends we can do that. We need to strike fast before things get any worse. Here we are while they sit nice and cozy on their backsides in there." She quickly stopped talking realizing she was getting a little aroused. "Maybe I just need an outlet," She said under her breath then realized that Ervoyce's bat ears probably heard that.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on June 14, 2014, 05:40:54 PM
Post by: rachel25 on June 14, 2014, 05:40:54 PM
Ushen nodded as if he fixed holes all the time, "Sure, sure. But I'll work as fast as I can. And Bryant may be able to help me." Ushen was already walking backwards, and he'd reached a corner, and then dashed off.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 14, 2014, 05:45:37 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 14, 2014, 05:45:37 PM
"Okay." Arya murmured, then collapsed on the bed. Bryant only paused long enough to ask, "You want anything?" Watch her nod no, and then he raced after Ushen, shutting the door on his way out. Arya then got up, and started organizing her things, putting Ushen's picture where she could see it when she woke up every morning.
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Bryant whizzed around the corner, and saw Ushen a little ways off. "Hey! Wait up!" He called, almost knocking over a Dibbun, which he promptly steadied, then ran off, trying not to her him yelling for his sister. The Dibbun was, in fact, overjoyed that the albino squirrel had stopped, and stood him back upright. He caught up to Ushen, and asked, "Okay. Where d'you keep your paints?" Somewhat breathlessly.
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Bryant whizzed around the corner, and saw Ushen a little ways off. "Hey! Wait up!" He called, almost knocking over a Dibbun, which he promptly steadied, then ran off, trying not to her him yelling for his sister. The Dibbun was, in fact, overjoyed that the albino squirrel had stopped, and stood him back upright. He caught up to Ushen, and asked, "Okay. Where d'you keep your paints?" Somewhat breathlessly.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on June 14, 2014, 05:54:29 PM
Post by: rachel25 on June 14, 2014, 05:54:29 PM
"In the Cellar." Ushen smiled, as they ran. "I'm the only one who knows where it is, and has the key."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 14, 2014, 05:57:49 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 14, 2014, 05:57:49 PM
"Okay." Bryant panted, and then stopped short as they went around a corner and saw a group of Dibbuns. "Um....." He said, then noticed the Infirmary. It had two doors. "Meet you on the other side of the Infirmary?" He asked, then ducked through the door, not seeing a few Dibbuns that noticed his tail and chased after it.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on June 14, 2014, 06:04:10 PM
Post by: rachel25 on June 14, 2014, 06:04:10 PM
Ushen shrugged, and ran on. He was there now, the trapdoor was under a rug in front of the fireplace. He took a key from a cord around his neck, and bent down, and moved the rug. Then set about opening the trapdoor. It was very stiff.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 14, 2014, 06:17:56 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 14, 2014, 06:17:56 PM
Bryant then walked through the other Infirmary door, wandered around for a moment, and then spotted Ushen. ":Um, a little help here?" He asked, being covered almost completely by Dibbuns. There was even a squirrel babe on the top of his head!
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on June 14, 2014, 06:27:50 PM
Post by: rachel25 on June 14, 2014, 06:27:50 PM
Ushen laughed, "You'll have to unload your babes first!"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 14, 2014, 06:33:53 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 14, 2014, 06:33:53 PM
"That's what I'm asking help with!" Bryant protested, completely unused to all the babes wanting to be near him. Then, he tried to get one of his leg, and but she just went right back, grabbing the paw of another passing Dibbun, who gladly joined in the game.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on June 14, 2014, 06:39:44 PM
Post by: rachel25 on June 14, 2014, 06:39:44 PM
Ushen cleared his throat, then roared, like some monster. It worked with other kids.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 14, 2014, 06:41:56 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 14, 2014, 06:41:56 PM
The Dibbuns squealed, then ran off, except the squirrel babe on Bryant's head, who was asleep. Bryant reached up, and took her off his head, and gently placed her on a couch. "Thank you." He said, relieved.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on June 15, 2014, 06:56:58 PM
Post by: rachel25 on June 15, 2014, 06:56:58 PM
Ushen raised an eyebrow, and gave Bryant, a look. But there was laughter in his eyes. "Now your done playing nursemaid, shall we open this up?"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 15, 2014, 08:32:50 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 15, 2014, 08:32:50 PM
"Nursemaid? Oh, you better watch out." Bryant teased, then dove behind the couch as a stampede of Dibbuns ran into the room, looked around, and ran out.
"Okay. Can we open that thing up now?" He asked.
"Okay. Can we open that thing up now?" He asked.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on June 16, 2014, 05:24:09 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on June 16, 2014, 05:24:09 AM
Ervoyce heard, but pretended that he didn't. They arrived at the abbey shortly after, approaching in silence. He peered through the branches at the vermin guard... There was little to even consider, a few guards, but nothing worth noting. The squirrel dropped three beasts with some sharpened wood shards before stating his intention of departure, "There's nothing we can do here tonight, we should probably get back now."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 16, 2014, 04:02:32 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 16, 2014, 04:02:32 PM
Abbess Russina passed through the room where Bryant and Ushen were, and raised her eyebrows. "What are you two up to?" She asked, her eyes twinkling.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on June 16, 2014, 06:08:57 PM
Post by: rachel25 on June 16, 2014, 06:08:57 PM
Ushen, not wanting anyone else to know the location of his Cellar, threw the rug back over the trapdoor, then turned innocently to the Abbess. "Um, Bryant is hiding from the babes, and I'm looking for.....tools, to fix...Arya's floor."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 16, 2014, 09:11:39 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 16, 2014, 09:11:39 PM
"Why does Arya's floor need fixing? I just went by there, and it seemed fine, other than the fact that her things seem to have been moved." Russina said, then shrugged. "Ah well, doesn't natter. Good day. And you, white one, should stay away from the Dibbuns. You'll frighten them." She sai sternly, then left. Bryant winced, and closed his eyes. "Why on earth did I ever agree to stay here long enough to getr that stupid Abbey back?" HE muttered to himself.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on June 16, 2014, 10:05:20 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on June 16, 2014, 10:05:20 PM
Vatra watched and took out two more vermin she agreed with Ervoyce but said. "let's check round the other side first," She was not quite ready to leave just yet.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on June 17, 2014, 05:19:22 PM
Post by: rachel25 on June 17, 2014, 05:19:22 PM
Ushen rolled his eyes, and slapped Bryant good naturedly on the back. "Cos your a good guy, and my brother. And if you dared running off, I'd cut the rest of your tail off, plus your ears."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Unimaginative on June 18, 2014, 11:41:27 PM
Post by: Unimaginative on June 18, 2014, 11:41:27 PM
Turan Luree cheerfully walked through the woods, whistling, and looking for all the world completely carefree. But he wasn't. Turan was a Shrew on a mission, and that mission was to help the beasts that used to call Redwall Abbey home at almost any cost. From several merchants who Turan had met, the Shrew had gathered that Redwall had been taken over by the infamous Grund Strongblade, who killed many on his conquest, including his own brother and a foreign warrior. Grund had ruled for about a half season, then promptly died. Unfortunately, the Redwallers still hadn't recovered their home, so Turan had packed up everything he'd need, and gone to help. He doubted he's be a huge factor, but in his experience any help helped.
As the Abbey came into sight, Turan slipped off the path and into the woods, hoping he'd run into some Redwallers there.
As the Abbey came into sight, Turan slipped off the path and into the woods, hoping he'd run into some Redwallers there.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 19, 2014, 10:47:00 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 19, 2014, 10:47:00 PM
Bryant stuck his tongue out at Ushen, then grinned.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on June 19, 2014, 10:52:10 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on June 19, 2014, 10:52:10 PM
Ervoyce nodded and made his way to the other side of the massive structure's protective walls. He didn't bother looking for anything, having decided to let Vatra make her own opinions of about anything that might be happening. However, he did notice that there was another beast hanging around on the outside of the gates, just inside the forest. It smelled like a mouse or a shrew, and the natural avoidance of audible giveaways would suggest Guosim, or at least shrew. The beast was likely here to check up on Redwall, nothing to be concerned about at this point.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on June 19, 2014, 11:38:43 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on June 19, 2014, 11:38:43 PM
Vatra looked up at the wall there where some guards but nothing interesting... Then she had a thought she mulled it around in her head tweaking things here and there till she had a good plan. She did not however tell Ervoyce she knew that he would never let her go threw with it.
"Nothing much here," she said. She probably could have crossed over to the wall from that tree without being noticed but she preferred her plan and to do that see would need to go back to Brockhall.
"Nothing much here," she said. She probably could have crossed over to the wall from that tree without being noticed but she preferred her plan and to do that see would need to go back to Brockhall.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on June 19, 2014, 11:57:22 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on June 19, 2014, 11:57:22 PM
Ervoyce nodded once again, "You go back, I need to stop by and speak to the Torrent before I get back to Brockhall. I'll see you later." The dark squirrel bounded into the trees towards the encampment of the Northerners.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on June 20, 2014, 12:31:02 AM
Post by: Faiyloe on June 20, 2014, 12:31:02 AM
Vatra didn't argue and started back towards Brokhall not wanting to have another encounter with the torrent that night. Anyway she had some preparations to make.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on June 20, 2014, 04:42:49 PM
Post by: rachel25 on June 20, 2014, 04:42:49 PM
Ushen made a face back at Bryant, and then pulled the rug back out of the way, and tried to tug it open again. "****! Its all rusted. Do you know where any oil is?"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 20, 2014, 05:35:56 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 20, 2014, 05:35:56 PM
"Yeah. Be right back!" Bryant said, then raced out of the room, and returned five minutes later bringing oil. "Here you are.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on June 20, 2014, 05:37:40 PM
Post by: rachel25 on June 20, 2014, 05:37:40 PM
"Thanks." Ushen said, taking the oil, and putting it on the hinges. He tried to open the trapdoor again, and it moved slightly. "Its moving. Come, and help me Bryant!"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 20, 2014, 05:43:10 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 20, 2014, 05:43:10 PM
Bryant reached for the door, tugged hard. It moved upwards, and Bryant gruntd, "It's coming!"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on June 20, 2014, 05:44:39 PM
Post by: rachel25 on June 20, 2014, 05:44:39 PM
"Good." Ushen grunted, pulling hard. Then suddenly the door flung open, and Ushen was knocked off balance, and fell down the hole.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 20, 2014, 06:38:24 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 20, 2014, 06:38:24 PM
Bryant tumbled back, and saw Ushen's tail disappear down the hole, and he gasped, and ran over to the and went down the stairs, then thought and grabbed a lantern and went back down. "Ushen? Ushen!" He called softly.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on June 21, 2014, 05:40:27 PM
Post by: rachel25 on June 21, 2014, 05:40:27 PM
"Ow!" Ushen groaned, rolling onto his back on the cold cellar floor. Everything looked like it was under water, including Bryant. "Ow." Ushen laughed half heartedly, then blacked out.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 21, 2014, 07:05:04 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 21, 2014, 07:05:04 PM
"USHEN!" Bryant said, and rushed down the remaining stairs and dropped the lantern, knelt beside the squirrel. "Ushen? C'mon, bro, wake up!" He said.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on June 22, 2014, 05:25:44 PM
Post by: rachel25 on June 22, 2014, 05:25:44 PM
Ushen's eyes flickered, and he looked around him, "Ow." He mumbled, then swore when he gingerly felt his head.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 22, 2014, 10:27:17 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 22, 2014, 10:27:17 PM
"Ushen? Quick, how many fingers?" Bryant asked as he held up four.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on June 23, 2014, 05:55:22 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on June 23, 2014, 05:55:22 PM
Vatra reached the tree and climbed down the stairs the weals of her mind turning. For this to work she needed to have some help. Ervoyce would never allow her to do this and Arya was still morning the loss of Zanga, She wasn't sure weather Urshen would be willing to go threw with it, That left Bryant, Insecure Bryant. He was perfect. She went to the storage room and started to remove her camo armor. Dumping it on the table she did not bother to put them away. She left the room and went to find the white squirrel. She thought about it and realized that she had changed a lot since that winter then she would have gone off on her own. She did not really need any help she was confident that she could do it on her own but ever since Ervoyce had come into her life... she now had something to live for. Something to comeback to. That was why she needed help. To make sure that she came back.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on June 23, 2014, 06:09:46 PM
Post by: rachel25 on June 23, 2014, 06:09:46 PM
"Um, five? No, give me a second. Eight? No, no, that's not it......................ffffffffffffour?" Ushen blinked, trying to bring everything into focus. "Yeah, four."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 23, 2014, 11:40:54 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 23, 2014, 11:40:54 PM
Bryant bit his lip. "You got a nasty bonmk on the head......I think you might have a mild concussion. D'you want to let the nurses check it out, or.....Just make sure not to sleep for awhile?" HE asked, trying to hide his worry....But probably failed.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on June 24, 2014, 04:52:39 PM
Post by: rachel25 on June 24, 2014, 04:52:39 PM
Ushen giggled, sounding slightly crazy, and patted Bryant's arm. "No, no. Don't get the nurses. I'm perfectly fine. But one quick question. Why are you glowing?"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 24, 2014, 04:56:07 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 24, 2014, 04:56:07 PM
"Glowing? Are you sure you're alright...?" Bryant asked, then remembered that the lantern was behind him. He moved the lantern.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on June 24, 2014, 04:59:47 PM
Post by: rachel25 on June 24, 2014, 04:59:47 PM
"Aw, why'd you do that?" Ushen sulked, his eyes crossing. "You looked nice when you were glowing. Now you just look..........boring." He began giggling again, as if something was really funny.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 24, 2014, 05:05:08 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 24, 2014, 05:05:08 PM
"Um, Ushen? I think I'll take you to the Infirmary., Unless you're joking around with me. You are, right?" Bryant said, getting really worried. Ushen was behaving strangely.
OOC: So, if he doesn't agree to going to the Infirmary, am I free to PP a little bit?
OOC: So, if he doesn't agree to going to the Infirmary, am I free to PP a little bit?
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on June 24, 2014, 05:11:34 PM
Post by: rachel25 on June 24, 2014, 05:11:34 PM
OOC: Yep. Feel free to PP!
BIC: Ushen continued laughing, in fact he was now getting hysterical.
BIC: Ushen continued laughing, in fact he was now getting hysterical.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 24, 2014, 05:13:59 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 24, 2014, 05:13:59 PM
Bryant groaned, and picked his brother up. He staggered a little, then he bent down and gripped the lantern in his teeth, and made his slow up the stairs.
When he got to the Infirmary, twenty minutes later, he laid Ushen on a bed, and looked around. He didn't see anyone, and he bit his lip. :Ummm...." He said.
When he got to the Infirmary, twenty minutes later, he laid Ushen on a bed, and looked around. He didn't see anyone, and he bit his lip. :Ummm...." He said.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on June 24, 2014, 05:17:31 PM
Post by: rachel25 on June 24, 2014, 05:17:31 PM
Ushen was still laughing, and an Abbey Sister, and Brother came rushing into the room. "What's going on?" They asked, eyeing Ushen.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 24, 2014, 05:18:16 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 24, 2014, 05:18:16 PM
"He fell down some stairs, and hit his head really hard. And now he's like this." Bryant explained, stepping back to give them some room.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on June 24, 2014, 05:24:20 PM
Post by: rachel25 on June 24, 2014, 05:24:20 PM
Ushen was laughing so hard, he couldn't stop. The Abbey people, looked at Ushen, then each other, then nodded. "We'll see what we can do."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 24, 2014, 05:37:42 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 24, 2014, 05:37:42 PM
"Please." Bryant begged, biting his lip. then he went out of the room. He'd go, and get Ushen's paints. That way, they might still be able to do Arya's room.....
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on June 24, 2014, 05:40:18 PM
Post by: rachel25 on June 24, 2014, 05:40:18 PM
It was only a little later that Ushen stumbled out of the infirmary. In fact he was running away from the two Abbey people. He was no longer laughing like a maniac, but he was feeling better. But he was not going to drink anymore of that medicine stuff they had forced on him!
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 24, 2014, 05:42:57 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 24, 2014, 05:42:57 PM
Bryant was coming back from putting Ushen's art stuff in Arya's room (And shutting the door) when he saw Ushen coming out of the Infirmary. "Ushen! How are you feeling?" He asked, speed-walking up to him.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on June 24, 2014, 05:47:05 PM
Post by: rachel25 on June 24, 2014, 05:47:05 PM
"Like I'm about to be sick!" Ushen yelled, and yelled again in panic as he saw the Abbey people behind him.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 24, 2014, 05:49:51 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 24, 2014, 05:49:51 PM
"What is going on?" Bryant asked, looking from Ushen to the Abbey people nd back and forth and back and forth.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on June 24, 2014, 06:00:58 PM
Post by: rachel25 on June 24, 2014, 06:00:58 PM
"THEIR TRYING TO KILL ME! " Ushen shrieked.
"No, we're trying to help you!" The Abbey people argued.
"No, we're trying to help you!" The Abbey people argued.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 24, 2014, 06:02:18 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 24, 2014, 06:02:18 PM
"They really are trying to help you, Ushen." Bryant said calmly and soothingly. "Don't you want to feel better so we can go on with your secret project?" He asked.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on June 24, 2014, 06:07:10 PM
Post by: rachel25 on June 24, 2014, 06:07:10 PM
"I'm fine! Ushen screamed, then dashed past Bryant, and into Arya's room. "Bryant!" He called through the closed door. "I need you to go get my satchel from my room, and some jars full of water."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 24, 2014, 06:12:05 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 24, 2014, 06:12:05 PM
"Uh, be right there?" Bryant called, making it sound like a question. Then an idea struck. "Here, I'll get him to take the medicine. Just give it to me, and I'll slip it into his water, or something." He whispered. There was no way Ushen could hear. Then he went and got the satchel, and jars.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on June 24, 2014, 06:13:49 PM
Post by: rachel25 on June 24, 2014, 06:13:49 PM
The Abbey people wanted to argue that Ushen probably had a concussion, or something like that, but didn't. They went, and got the medicine, and waited for Bryant to come, and get it.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 24, 2014, 06:15:25 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 24, 2014, 06:15:25 PM
Bryant got the medicine, and tucked it inside his clothing, in a little pocket. Then he opened the door and slipped inside, and set the stuff down. "So, what first?" He asked.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on June 24, 2014, 06:18:43 PM
Post by: rachel25 on June 24, 2014, 06:18:43 PM
Ushen was rushing around the room, moving furniture. "I need all this out! Except the wardrobe, that can stay."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 24, 2014, 06:20:09 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 24, 2014, 06:20:09 PM
"Here, let me do that." Bryant said, then started shoving a piece of furniture out the door.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on June 24, 2014, 07:56:06 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on June 24, 2014, 07:56:06 PM
Just as he did that Vatra rounded the corner and saw Arya's dresser sticking halfway out of her room. She went over to see Bryant pushing it from behind.
"Um Bryant I amuse there is a good reason why the two of you are sabatoshing Arya's room?" She said a confused tone in her voice.
"Um Bryant I amuse there is a good reason why the two of you are sabatoshing Arya's room?" She said a confused tone in her voice.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 24, 2014, 11:24:52 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 24, 2014, 11:24:52 PM
"Um....It's kinda a secret." Bryant said, then called over his shoulder, "Hey, Ushen, is t alrght if I tell Vatra?"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on June 25, 2014, 05:56:43 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on June 25, 2014, 05:56:43 AM
Ervoyce nodded his thanks to the badger before heading towards Brockhall, he envisioned his friend making the swinging motion over his head and issuing commands. Shortly after, he arrived back home and headed toward the kitchen. All of the running around had aroused his appetite.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on June 25, 2014, 08:00:00 PM
Post by: rachel25 on June 25, 2014, 08:00:00 PM
"NO! No one can know!" Ushen shrieked, shoving a chair into Bryant's back.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on June 25, 2014, 08:25:11 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on June 25, 2014, 08:25:11 PM
Vatra leaned over and looked into the room and saw Ushen and with an amused grin she said "K then keep your secrets I'll just go tell arya that you are removing all the stuff from her room," She jumped up onto the dresser to get a better look at the room "and look whats that?," She leaped over Bryant and ducked around Ushen "Paint supply's," She said an impish grin spreading across her face as she twirled a paint brush in the air.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 25, 2014, 11:37:46 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 25, 2014, 11:37:46 PM
Bryant panicked. "OWW!!" He almost shrieked, rubbing his back from where his brother had shoved a chair into it. "Um. Well, Arya thinks she got this humongous hole in her floor. But really Ushed and I are going to paint her walls. To cheer her up. Please don't tell her!" He gabbled out.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on June 26, 2014, 01:16:53 AM
Post by: Faiyloe on June 26, 2014, 01:16:53 AM
"Oh how nice of you," She said replacing the paint brush "Arya could really use some cheering up, I Promise not to tell" Vatra then turned to Bryant "Um, could I talk to you alone for a sec," She asked.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 26, 2014, 03:27:43 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 26, 2014, 03:27:43 PM
"Sure. Just let me get out....." Bryant grunted, then managed to wiggle over the dresser. "So what's up?" He asked quietly.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on June 26, 2014, 04:04:38 PM
Post by: rachel25 on June 26, 2014, 04:04:38 PM
Ushen panicked when Vatra touching things, but then she put it down again. And why did she want to talk to Bryant. Ushen needed Bryant to move all this stuff. "Bryant! Hurry up!" He yelled, trying to push the furniture out by himself. He picked up a cushion, and throw it at Bryant's head.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 26, 2014, 04:58:43 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 26, 2014, 04:58:43 PM
"Ow!" Bryant yelped, then he threw the cushion back. "Alright! I'll be as quick as I can." He called back, then turned to Vatra. "Uh, sorry. He fell down some stairs and hit his head pretty hard. And he wouldn't take the medicines that the Abbey people were giving him, so now I've got to sneak them in his food, or something." He said this last bit very quietly, hoping Ushen wouldn't hear.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on June 26, 2014, 05:28:48 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on June 26, 2014, 05:28:48 PM
"Thanks," Vata said vaulting over the dresser and back into the hall. She began to walk away from the room and once they where around the corner she began to say her piece. "I need your help. I'm going out tomorrow morning and I need you to come with me. I have a plan that could bring down the abbey. Please don't tell anyone they won't understand. I promise to explain it all tomorrow," She begged.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 26, 2014, 05:35:18 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 26, 2014, 05:35:18 PM
Bryant looked shocked. As a matter of fact, he was shocked. "Um." Was all he managed to say. "Why not Ervoyce? Or Arya? Definitely not Ushen at the moment..." He asked, completely confuzzled as to why Vatra wanted him. Not Ervoyce. Not Arya. Him.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on June 26, 2014, 05:47:49 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on June 26, 2014, 05:47:49 PM
"Arya is to upset at the moment and Ervoyce would never let me do it. Basically You are the only one who I know wont let there feelings cloud their judgment. Pleas say yes," Vatra said in a lowered tone.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 26, 2014, 05:49:54 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 26, 2014, 05:49:54 PM
"I feel like I'm going to regret this....But alright." Bryant said, giving in. "Alright, I'd better go make sure Ushen hasn't gone crazy. Or, well, crazier." Bryant said, then headed back to Arya's room.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on June 26, 2014, 05:56:33 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on June 26, 2014, 05:56:33 PM
"Thank you, thank you, thank you," She said "Meet me in the armory tomorrow morning,"
OOC: I guess we should skip to morning soon. Other than painting the bedroom nothing much is going on.
OOC: I guess we should skip to morning soon. Other than painting the bedroom nothing much is going on.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on June 26, 2014, 09:18:34 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on June 26, 2014, 09:18:34 PM
OOC: So when did trying to keep other beasts from doing stupid things and trying to get as many beasts out alive as possible become, "Clouded judgement?" ??? :P Seems more like good judgement to me, and I'd just go because Han's pretty much never even on the forum, much less here.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on June 26, 2014, 09:22:57 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on June 26, 2014, 09:22:57 PM
OOC: ::) I know that. It just Vatra's point of view. Personaly I think That Ervoyce is in the right, but if I always did the right thing than what fun would that be. ;D
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 26, 2014, 10:06:41 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 26, 2014, 10:06:41 PM
OOC: I quite agree with both of you: Ervoyce is in the right, but what fun would Vatra being good all the time be? And, trying to get as many beasts as possible alive is very good judgement. Bantering over now? ;D
BIC: Bryant waved his paw, to show acknowledgement, as he started to climb over the dresser, quite wary in case Ushen decided to hit him with something again.
BIC: Bryant waved his paw, to show acknowledgement, as he started to climb over the dresser, quite wary in case Ushen decided to hit him with something again.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on June 27, 2014, 05:23:47 PM
Post by: rachel25 on June 27, 2014, 05:23:47 PM
Ushen was still trying to get the furniture out of the room, he managed to move the dresser while Bryant was still on it, and it went shooting out into the hall.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 27, 2014, 05:26:19 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 27, 2014, 05:26:19 PM
"AHHHH!!!!" Bryant screamed as he rode Arya's dresse down trhe hall, narrowly missing three Dibbuns. It slammed into a wall and stopped, and Bryant shakily got off. He wondered whether to leave it there, or push it back to the front of Arya's room. He gave it an experimental push, and it didn't budge, so he started walking up the hallway, watching out for more run away furniture.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on June 27, 2014, 05:30:07 PM
Post by: rachel25 on June 27, 2014, 05:30:07 PM
Ushen popped his head out of the door, and scowled at Bryant, "Bry! Stop playing around, and help me with this bed!"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 27, 2014, 05:31:50 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 27, 2014, 05:31:50 PM
"You're the one who shoved me down the hall!" Bryant protested as he walked in the door and walked over to the bed, and started pushing.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on June 28, 2014, 04:22:46 PM
Post by: rachel25 on June 28, 2014, 04:22:46 PM
"Details, details!" Ushen dismissed the whole thing with a wave of his paw. "Now, all we've got to do is find somewhere to keep all this stuff until I'm done."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on June 28, 2014, 04:31:01 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on June 28, 2014, 04:31:01 PM
OOC: I am going to just skip to morning unless you have any objections Rach.
BIC:
Vatra woke up and stared at the ceiling of her room. It was time. She had only been taking a light rest before morning. She changed into fresh cloths washed up and then quietly went to the armory to meet with Bryant.
BIC:
Vatra woke up and stared at the ceiling of her room. It was time. She had only been taking a light rest before morning. She changed into fresh cloths washed up and then quietly went to the armory to meet with Bryant.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on June 28, 2014, 04:35:41 PM
Post by: rachel25 on June 28, 2014, 04:35:41 PM
OOC: No, its alright with me, and I'm sure Corny won't mind either.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 28, 2014, 07:16:49 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 28, 2014, 07:16:49 PM
OOC: I don't mind.
BIC: Bryant opened his eyes, and started thinking over the day. Since he and Ushen and found a good place to store Arya's furnishings, they were going to start on the painting today. But first, he had to meet Vatra.
The squirrel sighed as he got out of bed, then got ready for the day. As he started off, he decided to take a shortcut that really turned out to ber a long cut, as the Dibbuns were enchanted with his white fur and short tail. When he finally got to the armoury, he saw that Vatra was already there. "Have you been waiting long?" He asked quietly. Some beasts didn't like to talk in the mornings.
BIC: Bryant opened his eyes, and started thinking over the day. Since he and Ushen and found a good place to store Arya's furnishings, they were going to start on the painting today. But first, he had to meet Vatra.
The squirrel sighed as he got out of bed, then got ready for the day. As he started off, he decided to take a shortcut that really turned out to ber a long cut, as the Dibbuns were enchanted with his white fur and short tail. When he finally got to the armoury, he saw that Vatra was already there. "Have you been waiting long?" He asked quietly. Some beasts didn't like to talk in the mornings.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on June 28, 2014, 07:29:02 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on June 28, 2014, 07:29:02 PM
When Bryant entered Vatra stood from where she had been sitting. She had Martians sword strapped to her side and the javelin in her right paw.
"Have you been waiting long?"
"No," Vatra answered bluntly though in reality she had. She didn't mind though it gave her time to think her plan threw. "Gear up," She said waving a paw around the room, "You don't have to bother with the camo suits if you don't want to but if you don't I would at least put some suit in your fur to make it a little less obvious," There was no jest in her tone she was serious. As Bryant got ready She continued with her explanation in a lowered tone just in case some one was listening. "We are going to go out to check on the traps then we will swing around and check out Redwall. I have an idea that could win the war for us,"
"Have you been waiting long?"
"No," Vatra answered bluntly though in reality she had. She didn't mind though it gave her time to think her plan threw. "Gear up," She said waving a paw around the room, "You don't have to bother with the camo suits if you don't want to but if you don't I would at least put some suit in your fur to make it a little less obvious," There was no jest in her tone she was serious. As Bryant got ready She continued with her explanation in a lowered tone just in case some one was listening. "We are going to go out to check on the traps then we will swing around and check out Redwall. I have an idea that could win the war for us,"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 28, 2014, 07:34:43 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 28, 2014, 07:34:43 PM
Bryant said sighed and grabbed a small, very unnoticeable jar froim a cupboard and started smearing the contents onto his fur, and he didn't feel like struggling with those stupid suits. When he was done with that, which took a few minutes, he grabbed a javelin and a bow. He sighed, "And what might this master plan of yours be?" He asked, also not in jest.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on June 28, 2014, 07:48:38 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on June 28, 2014, 07:48:38 PM
"I will tell you when we get there," She said and headed for the door down the hall and up the stairs into the morning in silence. She looked around and giving the lookout a salute she headed in the direction of the first trap.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 28, 2014, 07:53:00 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 28, 2014, 07:53:00 PM
Bryant just sighed and followed Vatra, half-wondering how in the world she'd convinced him to do this.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on June 28, 2014, 08:03:47 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on June 28, 2014, 08:03:47 PM
They reached the first trap and Vatra began to check all the component to make sure it was still in working order. As she worked she began to talk "So, what's up with Arya's bed room," She asked.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on June 28, 2014, 11:32:24 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on June 28, 2014, 11:32:24 PM
OOC: All spoken words have been translated. Also, Stormfront is a temp, so I don't plan on using him consistantly.
Stormfront tapped his buddy on the shoulder and pointed at the two squirrels leaving the area, "Look, just like Ervoyce said.... Though he only said the dark one went alone, should we still follow?" After deciding to play it safe, the beasts from the Frozen Torrent split. Stormfront picked up a fellow squirrel on the way, while his otter friend went to inform the others that a hole in the perimeter needed to be filled. Storm was an experienced Torrent, but his current partner looked a little green, "Just remember, we're not here to interfere unless they do something crazy. Just keep an eye on them, and let me decide if action must be taken."
OOC: One last note, they follow from a fair distance away, and stick to the trees, so spotting them is impossible, and hearing them takes a lot of practice.
Stormfront tapped his buddy on the shoulder and pointed at the two squirrels leaving the area, "Look, just like Ervoyce said.... Though he only said the dark one went alone, should we still follow?" After deciding to play it safe, the beasts from the Frozen Torrent split. Stormfront picked up a fellow squirrel on the way, while his otter friend went to inform the others that a hole in the perimeter needed to be filled. Storm was an experienced Torrent, but his current partner looked a little green, "Just remember, we're not here to interfere unless they do something crazy. Just keep an eye on them, and let me decide if action must be taken."
OOC: One last note, they follow from a fair distance away, and stick to the trees, so spotting them is impossible, and hearing them takes a lot of practice.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 29, 2014, 12:11:18 AM
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 29, 2014, 12:11:18 AM
OOC: You just have to make sure Vatra never goes unwatched, doncha, Dan?
BIC: Bryant watched Vatra checking the trap, and started to explain: "Well, since she hasn't been what you'd call cheerful the past few days, Ushen came up with this idea that we could paint her bedroom. So, I exaggerated the dinky hole in her floor, so we could move her to another room. Now we've got all the furniture out, and we're set to start painting today." He said, sighing as his wordy explanation came to an end.
BIC: Bryant watched Vatra checking the trap, and started to explain: "Well, since she hasn't been what you'd call cheerful the past few days, Ushen came up with this idea that we could paint her bedroom. So, I exaggerated the dinky hole in her floor, so we could move her to another room. Now we've got all the furniture out, and we're set to start painting today." He said, sighing as his wordy explanation came to an end.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on June 29, 2014, 12:15:56 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on June 29, 2014, 12:15:56 AM
OOC: That's what Ervoyce went to speak to the Torrent about, I warned Faiyloe awhile ago that she was going to be followed. Like I said to her, they won't engage unless she goes too far.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 29, 2014, 12:21:49 AM
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 29, 2014, 12:21:49 AM
OOC: I was just teasing, y'know....
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on June 29, 2014, 01:12:23 AM
Post by: Faiyloe on June 29, 2014, 01:12:23 AM
Vatra nodded listening threw the explanation. "Oh that's sweet. She'll like that," She said. She finished with this trap and headed off in the direction of the next one. She waved her paw as an indication for Bryant to follow.
OOC: It is kind of unfair. If I had not said anything about having an idea you would have never set the torrent to watch me. It is not like you can read my mind. I should have learned by now. I knew this was going to happen. But it is better reading if you give a little foreshadowing. Ervoyces bat ears are so good they can hear my thoughts. ;D XD OK rant over... Just please please go easy on me. Let me do this one crazy thing. Please, please, please, please. You can torturer Bryant all you want for letting me do it. ;D JK
OOC: It is kind of unfair. If I had not said anything about having an idea you would have never set the torrent to watch me. It is not like you can read my mind. I should have learned by now. I knew this was going to happen. But it is better reading if you give a little foreshadowing. Ervoyces bat ears are so good they can hear my thoughts. ;D XD OK rant over... Just please please go easy on me. Let me do this one crazy thing. Please, please, please, please. You can torturer Bryant all you want for letting me do it. ;D JK
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on June 29, 2014, 03:07:40 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on June 29, 2014, 03:07:40 AM
OOC: It makes sense though, Ervoyce is extremely concerned about his friends. He now has a decently sized group of beasts that are as loyal to him as he is to them. Of course he's going to secure the safety of his friends with this. ;) And like I keep emphasizing, they won't get involved unless you do something stupid as their directive is to keep everybeast alive while trying not to be seen. Heck, if you get in trouble you might not even know they are there while they drop the anybeast chasing you. I want to let you do crazy stuff, I like crazy stuff, but my and my character's motive is to keep others alive. Hope that all made sense. Oh, and I've got nothing to do while you're gone, so please don't slow down. ::).... Actually....
BIC:
Ervoyce was on his way in to take a rest when he heard the same call he had used to summon the Torrent. He veered off to converse with the caller, somebeast had left. He broke through the low-hanging branches of an elm and cut to the chase, "Who, and where." The description given was most obviously Vatra and Bryant as they were the only two who had white and black fur besides himself. Ervoyce pondered for a moment, "Who's watching them?" Stormfront, he was dependable. He thanked the contact and left. The dark squirrel made his way in the direction indicated and found the trap, looking around to confirm that his friends had been here. After picking up a white tuft and staring into the distance, he sighed, stood, and whispered, "Good luck Vatra, I won't be there to help you this time..... Please come back, I've no idea what I'd do if I were to lose you too."
Ervoyce turned, hoping to high heaven that he'd made the right decision.
BIC:
Ervoyce was on his way in to take a rest when he heard the same call he had used to summon the Torrent. He veered off to converse with the caller, somebeast had left. He broke through the low-hanging branches of an elm and cut to the chase, "Who, and where." The description given was most obviously Vatra and Bryant as they were the only two who had white and black fur besides himself. Ervoyce pondered for a moment, "Who's watching them?" Stormfront, he was dependable. He thanked the contact and left. The dark squirrel made his way in the direction indicated and found the trap, looking around to confirm that his friends had been here. After picking up a white tuft and staring into the distance, he sighed, stood, and whispered, "Good luck Vatra, I won't be there to help you this time..... Please come back, I've no idea what I'd do if I were to lose you too."
Ervoyce turned, hoping to high heaven that he'd made the right decision.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on June 29, 2014, 02:38:08 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on June 29, 2014, 02:38:08 PM
OOC: Hope you don't mind seeing as none of you have much to do till I get to redwall any way I'll Just make a little time jump.
BIC:
It was a good hour latter when they finally finished checking the traps and Vatra started to swing round towards Redwall. They had been conversing and exchanging small talk the whole time but the closer they got to Redwall the quieter she became. Till her answers consisted of only one or two words. Vatra was actually getting Nervous. Something that never happened.
BIC:
It was a good hour latter when they finally finished checking the traps and Vatra started to swing round towards Redwall. They had been conversing and exchanging small talk the whole time but the closer they got to Redwall the quieter she became. Till her answers consisted of only one or two words. Vatra was actually getting Nervous. Something that never happened.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 29, 2014, 03:33:37 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 29, 2014, 03:33:37 PM
Bryant also quieted down, staring at the red walls and wondering how the heck he got roped into this.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on June 29, 2014, 05:14:47 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on June 29, 2014, 05:14:47 PM
Vatra stopped on the edge of the tree cover and looked up at the abbey and the vermin on the wall tops. She turned back to Bryant. "You stay here Your job is to make sure that I get out alive, If push comes to shove I'll blow this whistle," She said quietly, holding up a whistle on a rope hidden under her tunic. "One blast means that I ran into some trouble and I need out fast, You make a distraction while I get away. Two means run as fast as you can back to Brockhall and don't look back, and whatever you do don't let them know you are here,"
Then without waiting for him to argue Vatra ran out into the open on the path in front of the abbey and Over to the front gate. She knocked on it and called up the the guards on the wall. "I demand audience with his lord Grund, I have information that could win this war for him,"
Then without waiting for him to argue Vatra ran out into the open on the path in front of the abbey and Over to the front gate. She knocked on it and called up the the guards on the wall. "I demand audience with his lord Grund, I have information that could win this war for him,"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 29, 2014, 05:24:47 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 29, 2014, 05:24:47 PM
Bryant's jaw just dropped. She honestly expected him to leave her if neccessary? Didn't she know he'd be killed multiple times? First Ervoyce, fo5r obvious reasons. Then Arya, as the two were pretty good friends. Then probably Russina, for......Who knows what. Then maybe Ushen, for also who knows what. And she seriously expected him...? Good grief.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on June 29, 2014, 05:32:38 PM
Post by: rachel25 on June 29, 2014, 05:32:38 PM
Ushen had woken at the crack of dawn, and was already getting started in Arya's room. He played out what he was going to do. Each wall he'd do a different scene, in a different season. At the moment he was still drawing with his charcoal stick on the first wall. But it was coming along nicely. But Bryant hadn't turned up, oh well, he couldn't really help much with this bit anyway.
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Raphael was snoring gently, laying in bed. He'd stayed up late last night, helping Jantar with this, and that. But then he woke with a start when he heard a loud knocking on his door. He jumped out of bed, and quickly grabbed a dagger that was on the bedside table. Wearing nothing but his trousers, he approached the door, and opened it a crack. A grumpy looking fox stood outside his door with a face like thunder, "Lady Jantar wants to see you immediately."
"Ok, I'll be there in a minute."
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The guards on the wall were to put it lightly, surprised when some squirrel ran up, wanting to talk to the dead leader about winning the fight against the woodlanders. "Well you can't see him. Unless you can talk to the dead's spirit." One guard called down.
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Raphael was snoring gently, laying in bed. He'd stayed up late last night, helping Jantar with this, and that. But then he woke with a start when he heard a loud knocking on his door. He jumped out of bed, and quickly grabbed a dagger that was on the bedside table. Wearing nothing but his trousers, he approached the door, and opened it a crack. A grumpy looking fox stood outside his door with a face like thunder, "Lady Jantar wants to see you immediately."
"Ok, I'll be there in a minute."
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The guards on the wall were to put it lightly, surprised when some squirrel ran up, wanting to talk to the dead leader about winning the fight against the woodlanders. "Well you can't see him. Unless you can talk to the dead's spirit." One guard called down.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on June 29, 2014, 05:39:30 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on June 29, 2014, 05:39:30 PM
Wait he is dead. She thought quickly and replied "Then I'll speak with whoever is in charge!" She said.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 29, 2014, 05:40:24 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 29, 2014, 05:40:24 PM
Bryant listened to the exchange, and start lightly thumping his head against a tree. It was official - Vatra. Was. Nuts.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on June 30, 2014, 04:36:29 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on June 30, 2014, 04:36:29 AM
Stormfront was listening intently. His hatchet was already drawn and ready to throw should somebeast on the wall top make even the slightest hostile movement. The experienced Torrent motioned for the other to ready his bow and be prepared to do the same. This was one risky ruse, and he didn't like it!
OOC: I'm not kidding, you even look at Vatra the wrong way, and you'll be dead before you can think twice.
OOC: I'm not kidding, you even look at Vatra the wrong way, and you'll be dead before you can think twice.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 30, 2014, 03:04:04 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 30, 2014, 03:04:04 PM
OOC: What about Bryant? ;D
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on June 30, 2014, 06:28:53 PM
Post by: rachel25 on June 30, 2014, 06:28:53 PM
The guard then held a whispered conference with the other guard. Then the first guard called down, "Wait a sec! Budle just going to ask if she will see you."
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Raphael dressed quickly, then headed for Jantar's room. He knocked, then entered without waiting to be told to.
Jantar was sat, cross legged, on the floor. The curtains were drawn, and scented candles illuminated the room. Her eyes were half open, half shut, she was chanted softly, and quickly.
"You wished to see me." Raphael said quietly, closing the door behind him.
"Yes, sit down." Jantar said, not moving.
Raphael sat down on a nearby chair.
"Not on the chair." Jantar said in a matter of fact tone.
Raphael sighed, and then sat on the floor.
"That's better." Jantar breathed deeply, "Now, hand me that dagger."
Raphael looked around for dagger, then spotted it, and handed it over. Jantar took it, said something, then stabbed it into the floor. Then she scattered some feathers around it.
"What are you doing?" Raphael asked, puzzled.
"I have to uphold a reputation, Raphael. The men think I am a true Seer, I must make them to continue to think so."
Raphael shrugged, "So, why did you want to see me?"
"I have some orders that I want to tell the men, first..."
She was cut of by someone knocking on the door.
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Raphael dressed quickly, then headed for Jantar's room. He knocked, then entered without waiting to be told to.
Jantar was sat, cross legged, on the floor. The curtains were drawn, and scented candles illuminated the room. Her eyes were half open, half shut, she was chanted softly, and quickly.
"You wished to see me." Raphael said quietly, closing the door behind him.
"Yes, sit down." Jantar said, not moving.
Raphael sat down on a nearby chair.
"Not on the chair." Jantar said in a matter of fact tone.
Raphael sighed, and then sat on the floor.
"That's better." Jantar breathed deeply, "Now, hand me that dagger."
Raphael looked around for dagger, then spotted it, and handed it over. Jantar took it, said something, then stabbed it into the floor. Then she scattered some feathers around it.
"What are you doing?" Raphael asked, puzzled.
"I have to uphold a reputation, Raphael. The men think I am a true Seer, I must make them to continue to think so."
Raphael shrugged, "So, why did you want to see me?"
"I have some orders that I want to tell the men, first..."
She was cut of by someone knocking on the door.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on June 30, 2014, 10:37:44 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on June 30, 2014, 10:37:44 PM
Vatra nodded and waited patiently. She could wait. For this plan to work she would have to be patient. This was not like her normal endeavors. Fighting was one thing. This was another.
'He had said she, The new leader was a she,' Frankly she did not care weather Grund was dead or not or that there was a new leader but she did wonder how it had happened. Then a thought hit her Zanga they had never found out why he had been at the abbey that night.
'He had said she, The new leader was a she,' Frankly she did not care weather Grund was dead or not or that there was a new leader but she did wonder how it had happened. Then a thought hit her Zanga they had never found out why he had been at the abbey that night.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on July 01, 2014, 04:26:49 PM
Post by: rachel25 on July 01, 2014, 04:26:49 PM
"Come in!" Jantar called.
The door opened, and the second guard crept in, "Um, your ladyship. There's a woodlander here, who wants to see you."
"A what?" Jantar turned around quickly.
"A woodlander."
"Bring it in immediately, I'll will see it in the smaller Hall."
"Yes your Ladyship."
The door opened, and the second guard crept in, "Um, your ladyship. There's a woodlander here, who wants to see you."
"A what?" Jantar turned around quickly.
"A woodlander."
"Bring it in immediately, I'll will see it in the smaller Hall."
"Yes your Ladyship."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on July 01, 2014, 08:00:23 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on July 01, 2014, 08:00:23 PM
OOC: Oops I forgot to say I left Martins sword with Bryant...
BIC: After a short wait she was admitted in and she passed in threw the front gate. Vatra knew that they would probably ask to confiscate her weapons but she had anticipated this.
BIC: After a short wait she was admitted in and she passed in threw the front gate. Vatra knew that they would probably ask to confiscate her weapons but she had anticipated this.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on July 02, 2014, 04:09:45 PM
Post by: rachel25 on July 02, 2014, 04:09:45 PM
"Hand over all weapons." A guard snapped.
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Ushen was rather pleased with his drawing. Yes, very nice, now to start on the next wall.......
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Ushen was rather pleased with his drawing. Yes, very nice, now to start on the next wall.......
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 03, 2014, 12:47:29 AM
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 03, 2014, 12:47:29 AM
Bryant picked up the sword Vatra had left, his eyes running up and down the blade. Ten he set it aside, its point digging deep into the loam.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on July 03, 2014, 01:32:42 AM
Post by: Faiyloe on July 03, 2014, 01:32:42 AM
Vatra promptly handed over her javelin and dirk. She avoided looking around at the abbey. She knew that if she did she would probably loos her cool and that would ruin everything.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on July 03, 2014, 05:40:13 PM
Post by: rachel25 on July 03, 2014, 05:40:13 PM
The guard took the weapons, then ordered two other guards to search Vatra.
OOC: Is that ok?
OOC: Is that ok?
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on July 03, 2014, 05:51:13 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on July 03, 2014, 05:51:13 PM
Vatra put up a paw "No need," She said removing a hidden blade from under the edge of her tunic and one from her boot and threw them on to the pile.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on July 03, 2014, 05:53:21 PM
Post by: rachel25 on July 03, 2014, 05:53:21 PM
The guard gave her a you seriously think I'll let you in until they've searched you look. "Boys, search this one carefully." He commanded.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on July 03, 2014, 05:59:51 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on July 03, 2014, 05:59:51 PM
She gave him a look back that said Seriously you think I didn't know that dork. She was searched but they found nothing as pertaining to weapons, They did however find the whistle.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on July 03, 2014, 06:02:26 PM
Post by: rachel25 on July 03, 2014, 06:02:26 PM
"What's that?" The first guard snapped, snatching the whistle off one of the other guards.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on July 03, 2014, 06:06:33 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on July 03, 2014, 06:06:33 PM
"Oh that its just a keep sake of mine," She said shrugging, Keeping up her calm domineer, but inside she was nervous. So there was a bit of a set back, She could deal.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on July 03, 2014, 06:09:25 PM
Post by: rachel25 on July 03, 2014, 06:09:25 PM
The guard examined the whistle closely, "I think I'll hang on to this. You two, take her to see Lady Jantar, in that small hall place."
OOC: And a BURN! Now she can't call for Bryant. I'm so evil! >:D
OOC: And a BURN! Now she can't call for Bryant. I'm so evil! >:D
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on July 03, 2014, 06:13:49 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on July 03, 2014, 06:13:49 PM
OOC: ::) This is Vatra we are talking about, I don't think she really needs Bryant, If this was last season she would have come completely alone.
BIC:
Vatra nodded uninterested and fallowed the two escorts to the small hall. This was just a small set back, Her plan would still work, She would just have to do it without Bryant's help.
BIC:
Vatra nodded uninterested and fallowed the two escorts to the small hall. This was just a small set back, Her plan would still work, She would just have to do it without Bryant's help.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 03, 2014, 08:22:24 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 03, 2014, 08:22:24 PM
OOC: She doesn't need a whistle, any loud noise will proc a reaction from the Torrent's sitting in the trees, they're more than happy to drop a few vermin at this point.... Especially since they won't be alone pretty soon here.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 04, 2014, 01:04:36 AM
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 04, 2014, 01:04:36 AM
OOC: Overprotective much? And what is poor, poor Bryant supposed to do? *Says this with huge grin on face*
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on July 04, 2014, 02:45:59 AM
Post by: Faiyloe on July 04, 2014, 02:45:59 AM
OOC: I keep forgetting about them, Things are about to get interesting. I can see this turning out three different ways. Any one of which I could push to happen. I feel so powerful.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on July 04, 2014, 04:47:33 PM
Post by: rachel25 on July 04, 2014, 04:47:33 PM
The guards showed Vatra into Cavern Hole. Jantar was already there. Sitting at the top of the table, in the Abbot/Abbess' chair, Raphael stood next to her.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on July 04, 2014, 08:40:48 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on July 04, 2014, 08:40:48 PM
Vatra looked across the room and saw the sear. So this was who took over... She thought. She walked up to her and waited for her to speak. She knew what she had to say but she wanted to evaluate The fox before she said it. She looked vaguely familiar and Vatra new she had seen her before but could not place it.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on July 05, 2014, 06:37:22 PM
Post by: rachel25 on July 05, 2014, 06:37:22 PM
"Why are you here?" Jantar said blankly.
Raphael thought he recognised this squirrel, but he wasn't yet sure. Even so, his paw strayed to the hilt of his dagger.
Raphael thought he recognised this squirrel, but he wasn't yet sure. Even so, his paw strayed to the hilt of his dagger.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on July 05, 2014, 07:08:09 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on July 05, 2014, 07:08:09 PM
"I have something you want," she said She was now only two paces away from the fox on the opposite side of the table from Raphael. "And I can give it to you if you do something for me in return,"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on July 05, 2014, 08:13:29 PM
Post by: rachel25 on July 05, 2014, 08:13:29 PM
"Oh, really?" Jantar chuckled, "What pray, is that?"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on July 05, 2014, 08:22:06 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on July 05, 2014, 08:22:06 PM
"The wonderlanders hide out," She said looking her straight in the eye.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on July 05, 2014, 08:31:08 PM
Post by: rachel25 on July 05, 2014, 08:31:08 PM
OOC; I think you mean straight. ;D
BIC: Jantar raised one eyebrow. "And why would you give me this information? Why would you betray your own kind?"
BIC: Jantar raised one eyebrow. "And why would you give me this information? Why would you betray your own kind?"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on July 05, 2014, 08:37:47 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on July 05, 2014, 08:37:47 PM
"They are not my kind, they think I am a monster," She said. There was a passion in her voice because it was based in truth. Her friends did not think this and she knew that but she herself often questioned it.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on July 05, 2014, 08:45:31 PM
Post by: rachel25 on July 05, 2014, 08:45:31 PM
"Well, maybe you are. If your prepared to give them up." Jantar said, almost sweetly. Then she turned to Raphael, and commented, "Don't you agree Raphael?"
Raphael had been miles away, trying to place this squirrel, "Oh, what?"
Jantar rolled her eyes, "Please try to stay awake, Raphael." Then she turned back to Vatra. "What do you want in return, for this information?"
Raphael had been miles away, trying to place this squirrel, "Oh, what?"
Jantar rolled her eyes, "Please try to stay awake, Raphael." Then she turned back to Vatra. "What do you want in return, for this information?"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on July 05, 2014, 08:53:38 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on July 05, 2014, 08:53:38 PM
Vatra gritted her teeth. Trying to control the hate she had for the vixen. She wanted to shout out how she was no better but knew that this would ruin everything. "The black squirrel lives, and goes free, You don't hurt him in anyway" She said.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 05, 2014, 10:23:16 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 05, 2014, 10:23:16 PM
Bryant was whittle=ing a whistle, waiting for Vatra's signal. If it would come. Which he doubted. He sighed, and wondered what Ushen was up to....He'd slipped the powders in his drink last night, and he didn't think his brother had noticed.
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Arya was awake, and had been awake for quite some time now. She was drawing aimlessly, then brought her thoughts back from dangerous territory, and saw an otter's face peering up at her from the paper. She stared at it, then started sobbing, as she finished it, dashing away tears so she could see.
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Arya was awake, and had been awake for quite some time now. She was drawing aimlessly, then brought her thoughts back from dangerous territory, and saw an otter's face peering up at her from the paper. She stared at it, then started sobbing, as she finished it, dashing away tears so she could see.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 06, 2014, 02:22:27 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 06, 2014, 02:22:27 AM
Stormfront was relieved to see the arrival of backup, a small squad of beasts which included one of the late coming Falcons from the crest of the mountain. The experienced squirrel left the watch to another before briefing the new arrivals on the situation. One squirrel inside the main Abbey building, another seemingly waiting for the one who had entered the building. If the worst came to pass, the Doorbreaker Diversion would be the go to strategy. The net was prepared as eyes and ears were trained on the building, tensely waiting for the result of the meeting.
OOC: I feel like I spelled tensely wrong.
OOC: I feel like I spelled tensely wrong.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on July 06, 2014, 04:53:06 PM
Post by: rachel25 on July 06, 2014, 04:53:06 PM
OOC: I think you got it right.
BIC: A wicked smile spread across Jantar's beautiful, but twisted face. "Well, this is interesting. You would let me slaughter and destroy every single other beast that has escaped by grasp. But you only think of your lover, not the children, the old, the weak, the helpless. This truly is unexpected, but then again if your a monster, then you won't care. You won't care about their innocent blood, that will be on your hands for eternity."
Raphael had suddenly realised who this squirrel was. She was the one he had fought, what was she doing here? This had to be a trick, she was defiantly up to something.
BIC: A wicked smile spread across Jantar's beautiful, but twisted face. "Well, this is interesting. You would let me slaughter and destroy every single other beast that has escaped by grasp. But you only think of your lover, not the children, the old, the weak, the helpless. This truly is unexpected, but then again if your a monster, then you won't care. You won't care about their innocent blood, that will be on your hands for eternity."
Raphael had suddenly realised who this squirrel was. She was the one he had fought, what was she doing here? This had to be a trick, she was defiantly up to something.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on July 06, 2014, 05:03:06 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on July 06, 2014, 05:03:06 PM
Vatra could not hold out any more the awful things that the fox was saying to her, about her, She couldn't take it. She leaped up on to the table eye ablaze and drawing a hidden blade from her wooden wrist guard she tried to drive it into Jantar's heart. "I am not who you think I am!"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on July 06, 2014, 05:32:04 PM
Post by: rachel25 on July 06, 2014, 05:32:04 PM
Raphael was ready for it, as was Jantar. Jantar leapt out of the chair, and Raphael came at Vatra with his dagger.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on July 06, 2014, 05:36:20 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on July 06, 2014, 05:36:20 PM
The blade had been shoved with such anger and force that it burred itself deep into the back of the chair. She didn't have enough time to remove it before Raphael was on top of her but instead of retreating she dove at him head first avoiding the blade aiming to knock him off his feet.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on July 06, 2014, 05:40:48 PM
Post by: rachel25 on July 06, 2014, 05:40:48 PM
Raphael jumped, avoiding Vatra's attack, and lashed at her back with his dagger. In the same movement he reached for his short sword, drew it, and prepared to attack again.
During this, Jantar had blown a whistle, to summon her guards. They poured into Cavern Hole, bearing crossbows, long bows, blow pipes, swords, and spears.
During this, Jantar had blown a whistle, to summon her guards. They poured into Cavern Hole, bearing crossbows, long bows, blow pipes, swords, and spears.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on July 06, 2014, 05:51:21 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on July 06, 2014, 05:51:21 PM
Vatra fell to the ground missing him entirely and gritted her teeth in pain as the dagger slashed her unprotected back. She quickly got to her feet though and returned to her small dagger still protruding from the chair and pulled it from the wood with some effort the rage adding to her strength and speeding her on.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on July 06, 2014, 05:55:59 PM
Post by: rachel25 on July 06, 2014, 05:55:59 PM
Raphael was confidant, she only had one small knife, and she was working herself into some sort of bloodwrath state. Although that would give her strength, it would cloud her mind, all she needed to do was make one wrong move, and he'd end her.
Raphael leapt up onto the table, and swung his sword at Vatra's throat, and stabbed at her back with his dagger again.
Raphael leapt up onto the table, and swung his sword at Vatra's throat, and stabbed at her back with his dagger again.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on July 06, 2014, 06:03:16 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on July 06, 2014, 06:03:16 PM
Vatra pulled the dagger loos and dropped down low. Avoiding the duel blades and slashing low. She was not good at one on one duels. Especially in this state but she knew that if she regained her scenes she would beguine to feel the wound in her back and she would loss.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on July 06, 2014, 06:06:24 PM
Post by: rachel25 on July 06, 2014, 06:06:24 PM
Raphael was just about to go for Vatra again, when Jantar shouted, "Enough! Squirrel, drop your blades or I tell them to fire." She pointed at the guards with the bows, and crossbows.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on July 06, 2014, 06:12:50 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on July 06, 2014, 06:12:50 PM
Vatra saw Raphael back off She was a bit confused at first but then Jantar's voice came to her as if from far away and she began to feel pain. She dropped to her knees and dropped the dagger. Her head clearing she gasped and cried out in pain.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on July 06, 2014, 06:17:03 PM
Post by: rachel25 on July 06, 2014, 06:17:03 PM
Raphael leapt off the table quickly, and grabbed at the fallen knife.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 06, 2014, 06:17:31 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 06, 2014, 06:17:31 PM
"Tá sé tar éis tús curtha! Muirear!" The few, unfortunate guards to be near to the trees were shown their way to the dark forest before the attack even began. the otters in the group charged the Southern gate with a roar as loud and dominant as could be. The first four threw tomahawks at the gate... upside down. another group of four followed up quickly with the net and threw it onto the jutting handles of the thrown weapons. Everybeast vacated the path to the door as a bow-wielding squirrel set the oil soaked entanglement ablaze. The falcon dived from a low cloud bank to provide a large gust of air that sent the blaze into a total inferno. The otters lined up into a makeshift battering ram, waiting for the flames to consume enough of the woodwork to smash it inside out. The trees were seemingly infested with squirrels daring the vermin to clamber onto the walls.
Meanwhile, Stormfront was making his way towards the Abbey building with two of the more capable Torrents. They had left just moments ago and were using the hullabaloo to full affect. All they really wanted was to get the crazy squirrel out, and from the sound of things they just might be able to get there in time.
Meanwhile, Stormfront was making his way towards the Abbey building with two of the more capable Torrents. They had left just moments ago and were using the hullabaloo to full affect. All they really wanted was to get the crazy squirrel out, and from the sound of things they just might be able to get there in time.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on July 06, 2014, 06:22:52 PM
Post by: rachel25 on July 06, 2014, 06:22:52 PM
Jantar suddenly heard screaming, and shouting from outside. "Go see what's going on." She commanded the spear, and sword wielding guards. They ran off to do her biding.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on July 06, 2014, 06:27:00 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on July 06, 2014, 06:27:00 PM
Vatra went for the blade instinctively but the pain stopped her. She struggled to her feet using the table as a crutch. She looked strait at Jantar and said "You are the monster, not I," She was breathing hard.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 06, 2014, 06:27:19 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 06, 2014, 06:27:19 PM
Stormfront and his squad plastered themselves against the wall as the beasts ran by. He jerked his head in the direction they had come from, communicating without speaking, "That's our entrance."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on July 06, 2014, 06:30:36 PM
Post by: rachel25 on July 06, 2014, 06:30:36 PM
Jantar shrugged, "Whatever you say, you can take it with you to the grave."
She nodded at the bow bearing guards, they aimed, and fired.
Raphael had grabbed the knife, and leapt away from Vatra, he turned wanting to see her struck by the incoming arrows.
She nodded at the bow bearing guards, they aimed, and fired.
Raphael had grabbed the knife, and leapt away from Vatra, he turned wanting to see her struck by the incoming arrows.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 06, 2014, 06:36:24 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 06, 2014, 06:36:24 PM
OOC: My post was actually just before Faiy's happened, so I'm going to pull a couple of time strings real quick. BIC:
Storm heard the command and nodded at his right wing man. As they came behind one of the groups they traded places and shouted, "Fáilte go dtà an gheimhridh!" before crashing full on using a body shield as a large pushing device. Stormfront rode the top as his companions rolled over the downed beasts. He leaped towards Vatra, pushing.
The other two turned tables to make barriers before rushing back at the smaller squad of divided vermin, consistently using the shield to push them around.
Storm heard the command and nodded at his right wing man. As they came behind one of the groups they traded places and shouted, "Fáilte go dtà an gheimhridh!" before crashing full on using a body shield as a large pushing device. Stormfront rode the top as his companions rolled over the downed beasts. He leaped towards Vatra, pushing.
The other two turned tables to make barriers before rushing back at the smaller squad of divided vermin, consistently using the shield to push them around.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on July 06, 2014, 06:50:35 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on July 06, 2014, 06:50:35 PM
Vatra dropped on to the ground and under the table. Most of them had missed but one had found its mark and embedded itself in her right shoulder. She snapped the shaft off near the head and gritted her teeth. Her body was telling her, screaming at her to stay put not to move to just rest and to give in but her mind told her that she had to shift, though she hardly had the strength anymore. She started thinking about Ervoyce. She didn't think that she would get out of this she might not see him again. Then an energy surged threw her stronger than any anger she could conger up. She was going to get out she was going to live and she was going to see Ervoyce again. powered on by this she pulled herself up and out from under the table She could hear the commotion and was met by Stormfront.
OOC: Who is he again (Stormfront) terrible memory I know.
OOC: Who is he again (Stormfront) terrible memory I know.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 06, 2014, 06:57:31 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 06, 2014, 06:57:31 PM
OOC: He's an experienced Torrent (squirrel). BIC:
Stormfront got under Vatra's shoulder and pushed while kicking off of the table they had dived under. The other two dropped back behind them before rushing back in front. They lined up with the burly shield bearing squirrel leading the charge. The overturned tables were enough to keep the vast majority of the vermin out of the picture, just the smaller band was left, and they were being assailed with a full-body shield.
Outside, the squirrels had been driven out of the trees by vermin projectiles. The otters charged, shields locked turtle style as they hit the gate. They didn't break it, but it was certainly something to worry about. They scattered, hiding behind the trees until they could form up again.
Stormfront got under Vatra's shoulder and pushed while kicking off of the table they had dived under. The other two dropped back behind them before rushing back in front. They lined up with the burly shield bearing squirrel leading the charge. The overturned tables were enough to keep the vast majority of the vermin out of the picture, just the smaller band was left, and they were being assailed with a full-body shield.
Outside, the squirrels had been driven out of the trees by vermin projectiles. The otters charged, shields locked turtle style as they hit the gate. They didn't break it, but it was certainly something to worry about. They scattered, hiding behind the trees until they could form up again.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on July 06, 2014, 07:02:28 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on July 06, 2014, 07:02:28 PM
Vatra let him take her weight grateful for the help. She had messed it up badly she hardly cared that the torrent had to come save her. She knew she had made a mess of things but she was not going to think about it now. She had to survive first. The thought of Ervoyce was louder than the voice in her head telling her that she was a failure.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 06, 2014, 07:07:39 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 06, 2014, 07:07:39 PM
OOC: There's not too much Rachel can do at this point, but I'm going to wait for her to post before continuing. I'm going to be off to work pretty soon here, so it'll be awhile before I'm back. Could you two wait for me? (Rachel can post once, but for the sake of logic, it would be better if that was all. Corn hasn't said anything yet though, so there's that I guess. ::) Not trying to be overbearing, and you have all the right not to comply, just my personal opinion of how to make the RP the best it can be.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 06, 2014, 09:30:50 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 06, 2014, 09:30:50 PM
OOC: Sorry, all! Been visiting with family.....*Remembers memories and grins*
BIC: Bryant had heard the whistle, and had been about to burst out of the woods when the Torrent reacted. He fell back, to stay out of the way. He was biting his lip, and had just about decided to get into the Abbey from a tree, as the vermin were quite hopeless at tree-trimming.
BIC: Bryant had heard the whistle, and had been about to burst out of the woods when the Torrent reacted. He fell back, to stay out of the way. He was biting his lip, and had just about decided to get into the Abbey from a tree, as the vermin were quite hopeless at tree-trimming.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on July 07, 2014, 08:23:46 PM
Post by: rachel25 on July 07, 2014, 08:23:46 PM
Jantar was to put it lightly, shocked when all those creatures came barging into the hall. Her instant reaction was to run, and get of the room via the nearest door. Which she did, then she went around calling all the men, and telling them to go ******* kill all those ******* who had broken in. They all ran to obey her.
With satisfaction Jantar watched the go, though these guys seemed experienced, they couldn't hold off an entire horde. Not even the mightiest Badger lord could do that. No, they would be over-whelmed, then killed.
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Raphael was laying on the floor swearing his head off. A stray arrow had hit him in the shoulder, and he couldn't get it out. The arrow was barbed , and hurt like hell.
Raphael scrambled to his feet, and gritting his teeth hurried after Jantar. Though he hadn't even got out of the door, when suddenly he got pushed into a wall by over excited horde members who wanted a slaughter.
With satisfaction Jantar watched the go, though these guys seemed experienced, they couldn't hold off an entire horde. Not even the mightiest Badger lord could do that. No, they would be over-whelmed, then killed.
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Raphael was laying on the floor swearing his head off. A stray arrow had hit him in the shoulder, and he couldn't get it out. The arrow was barbed , and hurt like hell.
Raphael scrambled to his feet, and gritting his teeth hurried after Jantar. Though he hadn't even got out of the door, when suddenly he got pushed into a wall by over excited horde members who wanted a slaughter.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 08, 2014, 03:04:53 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 08, 2014, 03:04:53 AM
OOC: I'm going to PP Vatra a little bit with the assumption that she would willing follow the Torrent, fixes can be made if need be. BIC:
The four beasts had managed to barge back through the squad of vermin and were now out on the lawn, rushing for a part of the wall away from the vermin defending against the Torrent's hidden in the forest. The brawny squirrel switched sides and covered the rear, as all vermin vengeance would be coming from behind... Though they would have troubles of their own soon enough.
The falcon had dropped by one of the otter positions to snatch up a bag and was now waiting in the sky well above the Abbey. Spotting his friends and the escapee, he spun quickly with a smile. The spin had a purpose, to throw a serrated branch in front of the doorway. It hit too early to nail an assailant, but it gave off a very dangerous message. He waited in the sky, daring any to leave the doorway and enter his range.
The otters were raising a large commotion behind a stand of trees, bashing shields and howling "war cries," in their native language. In reality, they were just shouting insults, but they sure sounded menacing.
OOC: Okay, so they're headed towards the nearest wall that isn't the one they came from (let's just say they're going left). The falcon is flying too high to be shot, but that also means that if the vermin pay attention they stand a decent chance of dodging the projectiles. He's throwing from the sunny side though, so they better have some fast reflexes and really good hiding spots ;). (I put way too much thought into this :P)
The four beasts had managed to barge back through the squad of vermin and were now out on the lawn, rushing for a part of the wall away from the vermin defending against the Torrent's hidden in the forest. The brawny squirrel switched sides and covered the rear, as all vermin vengeance would be coming from behind... Though they would have troubles of their own soon enough.
The falcon had dropped by one of the otter positions to snatch up a bag and was now waiting in the sky well above the Abbey. Spotting his friends and the escapee, he spun quickly with a smile. The spin had a purpose, to throw a serrated branch in front of the doorway. It hit too early to nail an assailant, but it gave off a very dangerous message. He waited in the sky, daring any to leave the doorway and enter his range.
The otters were raising a large commotion behind a stand of trees, bashing shields and howling "war cries," in their native language. In reality, they were just shouting insults, but they sure sounded menacing.
OOC: Okay, so they're headed towards the nearest wall that isn't the one they came from (let's just say they're going left). The falcon is flying too high to be shot, but that also means that if the vermin pay attention they stand a decent chance of dodging the projectiles. He's throwing from the sunny side though, so they better have some fast reflexes and really good hiding spots ;). (I put way too much thought into this :P)
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on July 08, 2014, 04:36:50 AM
Post by: Faiyloe on July 08, 2014, 04:36:50 AM
Vatra ran along half limping half being carried out into the grounds, vermin chasing after them, the gibberish shouts and cries of the torrent and the falcon, throwing things at the vermin. However she hardly noticed any of this. It all seemed as if along way off and the noise was dim and muffled. The pain in her shoulder and back where becoming overwhelming. The thought of Ervoyce and returning was the only thing keeping her going. She stumbled and leaned more heavily on Stormfront. She was losing it. She couldn't go much farther like this. She gritted her teeth and tried to keep herself from screaming or collapsing. Her mind wondered from the goal. She slipped and things began to fade. She took a few more running steps and then faltered. Her head was spinning.
'There was Jantar and Raphiel in cavern hole, Grund was dead, there was a knew leader, Vermin where chasing them, there was Bryant, The whistle, Ushen, Then the Torrent, and Jantar laughing and staring down at her, Bryant, the falcon, monster, the order to shoot, Jantar laughing, and Zanga, why was Zanga here, Arya crying, vermin, monster, Jantar laughing, Torrent, Running, vermin, Ervoyce, where was Ervoice?' with that last thought ringing in her mind she slipped into oblivion a single tear making its way down the side of her face.
OOC: Your good. Decided to put my character out for the count. mainly so you guys are free to post when I am not around and because I don't have much to contribute in her condition anyway. Feel free to PP me Dan till I wake up.
'There was Jantar and Raphiel in cavern hole, Grund was dead, there was a knew leader, Vermin where chasing them, there was Bryant, The whistle, Ushen, Then the Torrent, and Jantar laughing and staring down at her, Bryant, the falcon, monster, the order to shoot, Jantar laughing, and Zanga, why was Zanga here, Arya crying, vermin, monster, Jantar laughing, Torrent, Running, vermin, Ervoyce, where was Ervoice?' with that last thought ringing in her mind she slipped into oblivion a single tear making its way down the side of her face.
OOC: Your good. Decided to put my character out for the count. mainly so you guys are free to post when I am not around and because I don't have much to contribute in her condition anyway. Feel free to PP me Dan till I wake up.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 08, 2014, 05:49:06 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 08, 2014, 05:49:06 AM
Stormfront noticed Vatra's loss of strength at caught her up before she even started falling, "Tallen! Get to the trees and get ready to catch a squirrel!" The third squirrel nodded and shot off to the tree line. Storm signaled the second and switched with him, carrying the shield while the other stronger one carried Ervoyce's friend.
The falcon cried out loudly, a signal to the assault team. All the squirrels and otters assembled in a firing line and shot two volleys of missiles just over the top of the wall. This maneuver served two purposes, to get the beasts on the wall top to drop down, and to catch any vermin too fast for their own good. The shields dropped as the Frozen Torrent departed in a flurry. The sudden silence was deafening, only broken by the clatter of a shield as it smacked the stairs to another wall.
OOC: I know this seems a little fast, any objections? I can slow it down, but that's primarily going to mean another attack from the Torrent. (You're going to want to say something about the blazing gates, because if you don't do something, they're going to turn to ash)
The falcon cried out loudly, a signal to the assault team. All the squirrels and otters assembled in a firing line and shot two volleys of missiles just over the top of the wall. This maneuver served two purposes, to get the beasts on the wall top to drop down, and to catch any vermin too fast for their own good. The shields dropped as the Frozen Torrent departed in a flurry. The sudden silence was deafening, only broken by the clatter of a shield as it smacked the stairs to another wall.
OOC: I know this seems a little fast, any objections? I can slow it down, but that's primarily going to mean another attack from the Torrent. (You're going to want to say something about the blazing gates, because if you don't do something, they're going to turn to ash)
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 08, 2014, 02:58:15 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 08, 2014, 02:58:15 PM
OOC: Could you slow it down, just a tad? Also, slight PP of the Torrent.
BIC: Bryant was pacing back and forth, highly agitated. He decided to set off going in a circle aruond the Abbey. After a bit, he came to a wall gate, and the Torrent were just disappearing into the woodlands. He jogged after them, but stayed back from them. He knew he'd be spotted by them, sooner or later, but at the moment, he didn't care. They had Vatra.
BIC: Bryant was pacing back and forth, highly agitated. He decided to set off going in a circle aruond the Abbey. After a bit, he came to a wall gate, and the Torrent were just disappearing into the woodlands. He jogged after them, but stayed back from them. He knew he'd be spotted by them, sooner or later, but at the moment, he didn't care. They had Vatra.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on July 08, 2014, 04:39:25 PM
Post by: rachel25 on July 08, 2014, 04:39:25 PM
OOC: Um, that's all ok with me, as long as my vermin have got to kill a few of the Torrents. It wouldn't be realistic if they all survived.
BIC: The vermin were all confused. The seemed to being attacked by an army, and invisible, flying army! Some vermin were hit by the missiles coming over the wall. Some were killed, other lay screaming on the lawns, wounded.
Jantar was watching the whole thing from an upstairs window. She was cursing under her breath. Where had all these warriors come from? Then she noticed the gates. "Raphael! Raphael where are you! Get some beasts to put that fire out now!"
Raphael was downstairs, in Great Hall, in a great amount of pain. But he heard Jantar's screeching, he quickly hurried, swearing all the way, outside, and quickly began taking charge. He sent a good amount of the horde out after the intruders, then he ordered some to help the wounded, then a load to get anything that would carry water, and make a line going from the pond to the gate. And whoever was left was ordered to stand guard on the walls, in case of another attack.
BIC: The vermin were all confused. The seemed to being attacked by an army, and invisible, flying army! Some vermin were hit by the missiles coming over the wall. Some were killed, other lay screaming on the lawns, wounded.
Jantar was watching the whole thing from an upstairs window. She was cursing under her breath. Where had all these warriors come from? Then she noticed the gates. "Raphael! Raphael where are you! Get some beasts to put that fire out now!"
Raphael was downstairs, in Great Hall, in a great amount of pain. But he heard Jantar's screeching, he quickly hurried, swearing all the way, outside, and quickly began taking charge. He sent a good amount of the horde out after the intruders, then he ordered some to help the wounded, then a load to get anything that would carry water, and make a line going from the pond to the gate. And whoever was left was ordered to stand guard on the walls, in case of another attack.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 09, 2014, 09:48:51 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 09, 2014, 09:48:51 PM
The falcon chased after the pursuers dropping the rest of his small load on them before peeling off in a completely different direction. The Torrent from the gate assault hooked around and picked up the slower moving band with Vatra. They had blatantly left a trail to that location, but started covering their tracks as soon as they changed course.
Upon nearing the campsites they split, most headed back to their own camp with the wounded, while Vatra was carried back towards Brockhall by Stormfront's two companions. They dropped her off by one of the traps before setting it off. After catching the sound of the alarm, they took positions inside the trees, waiting for Vatra to be found by the woodlanders.
Ervoyce was woken by the bell, he had been trying to sleep through his paranoia, but his dreams were just as bad. He heard the guards rushing off as he sat up, they were going to check the traps. The squirrel could only hope the bell tolled for good news.
OOC: Stormfront got shot in Cavern Hole or Great Hall or wherever we were, so he had to go back. Also, Bryant could find Vatra and bring her back to make it faster.
Also, sorry for the sudden passing of time, I can hold off posting for a bit if you guys had something planned for this between-time. I just skipped it because nothing interesting was going to happen that I was aware of.
Upon nearing the campsites they split, most headed back to their own camp with the wounded, while Vatra was carried back towards Brockhall by Stormfront's two companions. They dropped her off by one of the traps before setting it off. After catching the sound of the alarm, they took positions inside the trees, waiting for Vatra to be found by the woodlanders.
Ervoyce was woken by the bell, he had been trying to sleep through his paranoia, but his dreams were just as bad. He heard the guards rushing off as he sat up, they were going to check the traps. The squirrel could only hope the bell tolled for good news.
OOC: Stormfront got shot in Cavern Hole or Great Hall or wherever we were, so he had to go back. Also, Bryant could find Vatra and bring her back to make it faster.
Also, sorry for the sudden passing of time, I can hold off posting for a bit if you guys had something planned for this between-time. I just skipped it because nothing interesting was going to happen that I was aware of.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 10, 2014, 02:22:49 AM
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 10, 2014, 02:22:49 AM
OOCL: No, I just can't keep up sometimes....Sometimes I can't get on until late, or something, and by then you've already moved on a page!
BIC: Bryant bumbled along, cursing the roots, rocks, and branches under his breath, when he saw one of the traps up ahead - With Vatra by it. Then, the curses under his breath got a bit worse, as he ran over. He really hoped Ervoyce wouldn't kill him.....When he got to her, and he wriggled under her so that she was over his shoulders, her feet on one end and her head on the other. He carefully made sure her injuries weren't being pressed too hard, and he set off in the direction he fervently hope Brockhall was in. After a bit, he came upon the guards, who eyed his bundle, asking what happened. He just asked them to get him back to Brockhall, and they obeyed. After fifteen more minutes, Bryant was going down the steps with a muse in front, and an otter in back. He got to the Infirmary, laid Vatra down, and started looking for Ervoyce. After five more minutes, he found his room and hammered on the door. He called through, "Vatra's hurt and in the Infirmary! Get your bum up!"
OOC: Took a little liberty with time, hope y'all don't mind.
BIC: Bryant bumbled along, cursing the roots, rocks, and branches under his breath, when he saw one of the traps up ahead - With Vatra by it. Then, the curses under his breath got a bit worse, as he ran over. He really hoped Ervoyce wouldn't kill him.....When he got to her, and he wriggled under her so that she was over his shoulders, her feet on one end and her head on the other. He carefully made sure her injuries weren't being pressed too hard, and he set off in the direction he fervently hope Brockhall was in. After a bit, he came upon the guards, who eyed his bundle, asking what happened. He just asked them to get him back to Brockhall, and they obeyed. After fifteen more minutes, Bryant was going down the steps with a muse in front, and an otter in back. He got to the Infirmary, laid Vatra down, and started looking for Ervoyce. After five more minutes, he found his room and hammered on the door. He called through, "Vatra's hurt and in the Infirmary! Get your bum up!"
OOC: Took a little liberty with time, hope y'all don't mind.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 10, 2014, 03:29:27 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 10, 2014, 03:29:27 AM
Ervoyce's eyes snapped open, he almost turned Bryant into a hotcake on the way out. He was half-way down the hall by the time he thought to thank his friend. After rushing back and making a hurried gesture of appreciation, he flew back down the hallway towards the Infirmary. He very nearly ran over roughly twelve or so beasts on the way there.
Upon nearing the room, Ervoyce slowed down. He paused as he reached for the door, "What happened? What had they been doing?........ Was Vatra.. dying?" Fear gripped his heart for the first time in years, it was an emotion he had next to no experience with. He had spent so much time traveling and fighting that death was second hand to him... But this was different. He opened the door slowly, quietly peeking in. He saw Vatra and didn't know whether to breath a sigh of relief or cry out in anguish. She was battered, but appeared to be alive. The dark squirrel edged his way in and sat down on a chair nearby, not even bothering to ask questions... He would wait and see.
Upon nearing the room, Ervoyce slowed down. He paused as he reached for the door, "What happened? What had they been doing?........ Was Vatra.. dying?" Fear gripped his heart for the first time in years, it was an emotion he had next to no experience with. He had spent so much time traveling and fighting that death was second hand to him... But this was different. He opened the door slowly, quietly peeking in. He saw Vatra and didn't know whether to breath a sigh of relief or cry out in anguish. She was battered, but appeared to be alive. The dark squirrel edged his way in and sat down on a chair nearby, not even bothering to ask questions... He would wait and see.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on July 10, 2014, 05:36:27 PM
Post by: rachel25 on July 10, 2014, 05:36:27 PM
Raphael licked his dry lips, and looked around at the grounds. Good, the fire on the gates had been put out. The pursuers were coming back, **** with some missing. Um, yes, everything seemed fine. Now were on earth were the ****** bandages.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 10, 2014, 06:11:21 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 10, 2014, 06:11:21 PM
Bryant rolled his eyes as Ervoyce ran him over, went halfway down the hall, ran back, made some gesture, and hared off again. He figured he might ought to explain, and followed him, helping about a dozen beasts remover their squished selves from corners, the floor, and other places. When he got to the Infirmary, and stood just inside the door, and licked his lips. "Uh, Ervoyce.....It's kinda....My fault!" He blurted out, then proceeded to tell the black squirrel all the details of what he knew, starting from when Vatra had asked him for his help.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on July 10, 2014, 06:14:39 PM
Post by: rachel25 on July 10, 2014, 06:14:39 PM
Ushen took a long drink from his water flask, at the same time admiring his work. He was no where near down, but he'd done really well. The pictures weren't very detailed, but they were beautifully simple.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 10, 2014, 09:35:31 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 10, 2014, 09:35:31 PM
Ervoyce's eyes were closed... He just sat in the chair, listening to Bryant solely because there was nothing else he could do. Well after the white furred squirrel had finished, he offered a reply, "It's not your fault Bryant..... I would know, I've chased Vatra down numerous times myself. She went into Redwall of her own accord, for what I do not know, but there was nothing you could've done. This isn't the first time she's been like this or done these things, heck, I don't know of a time when she wasn't doing stuff like this." He chuckled slightly, "I know what you're thinking or at least were thinking. I'm not mad at you Bryant, if anything, I'm thankful you were at least there."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 10, 2014, 09:56:32 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 10, 2014, 09:56:32 PM
Bryant sagged against the wall in relief. "You mean, you're not going to kill me?"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on July 11, 2014, 12:39:27 AM
Post by: Faiyloe on July 11, 2014, 12:39:27 AM
Vatra was in an odd dream state she was by a river one she knew quite well yet had not seen in years. It was from her childhood a place she would go to play whit the other children or sometimes she would go alone to think. It was not a fast stream yet it seemed to talk in a murmer as it tripped lightly over the stones and fell of a short fall that was no more than a crickets jump down. The stream seemed to be saying something but she could not comprehend what but every now and then a memory would flash threw her head accompanied by some strong emotion Most of them where of Alec or Ervoyce but as time passed Ervoyce appeared more and more and Alec less till he was the only one. The streams voice was growing clearer till she could almost make out words and phrases "... Your not going to kill me?" was the first thing she heard clearly. She started puzled for a split second several things going threw her mind at once. Why was the stream asking her if she was going to kill it? Where had it gotten that idea? why was the stream even talking? and why did it sound like Bryant? At this she opened her eyes and saw Ervoyce looking back at her a worried expression on his face. She gave him a weak smile and said "Hi... you came,"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 11, 2014, 04:00:38 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 11, 2014, 04:00:38 AM
Ervoyce had opened his eyes, but when Vatra awoke and spoke to him, he buried his face in his paws and muttered something to himself. He looked back at Vatra and smiled with relief, he appeared to be on the edge of tears. He reached out with his right to grip her shoulder, "Of course I came... When haven't I?" He was trying to hold himself together, but the echo's of the threat of losing Vatra mixed with his enormous relief pushed out the first couple of tears.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 11, 2014, 03:48:50 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 11, 2014, 03:48:50 PM
Bryant slipped out quietly, closing the door behind him. When he turned around, the Infirmary sister was tapping her footpaw right behind him. "Umm, they're kinda having a private moment in there....." He whispered, and she nodded and walked off. Bryant decided to go find Ushen, and went to Arya's room, opened the door, and Ushen was drinking. "I'm here." He said, slipping in and shutting the door.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on July 11, 2014, 05:05:54 PM
Post by: rachel25 on July 11, 2014, 05:05:54 PM
"It took you long enough." Ushen chuckled, taking another drink. "Make yourself useful, and go get me something alcoholic will ya?" Ushen held out the empty flask to Bryant without turning around, "Oh, and what do you think so far?" He gestured at the walls.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 11, 2014, 05:07:16 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 11, 2014, 05:07:16 PM
"I had some things to do. It looks great." Bryant said, then took another, really good, look at the walls. "Wow....It's really great!" He enthused.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on July 11, 2014, 05:22:14 PM
Post by: rachel25 on July 11, 2014, 05:22:14 PM
"Did those things have to do with Vatra. And the reason she's in the infirmary." Ushen asked, one eyebrow raised, "I'm not stupid, where did you go? Oh, and thanks, I am rather chuffed with it."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 11, 2014, 05:23:24 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 11, 2014, 05:23:24 PM
"Umm...Maybe I should talk to her before I tell you..." Bryant hedged, then went on, "I can see why. They're amazing! Well, I'll go get your alcoholic drink."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on July 11, 2014, 05:40:44 PM
Post by: rachel25 on July 11, 2014, 05:40:44 PM
"Fine, think fast!" Ushen said, suddenly throwing the flask at Bryant, really hard.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 11, 2014, 05:42:01 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 11, 2014, 05:42:01 PM
Bryant reached out and snagged it. "Haha!" He crowed, pleased with himsdelf. Even though his paw stung.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on July 11, 2014, 05:47:58 PM
Post by: rachel25 on July 11, 2014, 05:47:58 PM
"Go do your victory lap to the kitchen!" Ushen rolled his eyes, and turned back to the wall. "Now, where's my charcoal stick?" He mused, now rummaging through his art stuff.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 11, 2014, 05:49:46 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 11, 2014, 05:49:46 PM
Bryant grinned, and left. He returned about ten minutes later, the flask ful;l.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on July 11, 2014, 06:01:58 PM
Post by: rachel25 on July 11, 2014, 06:01:58 PM
"Pass it over." Ushen said, holding out his paw, a charcoal stick in the other.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 11, 2014, 06:08:12 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 11, 2014, 06:08:12 PM
Bryant passed it, then asked, "So, what can I do?"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on July 11, 2014, 09:38:30 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on July 11, 2014, 09:38:30 PM
Vatra let a small smile spreed across her face. Ervoyce had seemed normal when they had first met. Straightforward smart and clear headed, the exact opposite of Vatra but as time went on she had realized that he was anything but normal. He made her more human and she realized that she did the same for him. She didn't know what she had been thinking not telling the others about her plan, especially now that it had failed.
She soon became aware of the the room and the bed and the intense pain in her shoulder and back. Her smile faded and she whispered "I'm sorry I ruined it... I failed." She had let them down and worst of all she had ruined there advantage just because she thought she could do this alone. She wanted to cry, she was a fool, a glory hungry fool with the temper of a full grown male badger. Impulsive, and stubborn... and a complete mess. Why did she have to go off like this? "Ervoyce, can you make sure I am never alone, I need to be watched at all times so I don't run off like that again, I can't be the cause of the loss of the abbey," She said earnestly.
She soon became aware of the the room and the bed and the intense pain in her shoulder and back. Her smile faded and she whispered "I'm sorry I ruined it... I failed." She had let them down and worst of all she had ruined there advantage just because she thought she could do this alone. She wanted to cry, she was a fool, a glory hungry fool with the temper of a full grown male badger. Impulsive, and stubborn... and a complete mess. Why did she have to go off like this? "Ervoyce, can you make sure I am never alone, I need to be watched at all times so I don't run off like that again, I can't be the cause of the loss of the abbey," She said earnestly.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 11, 2014, 11:17:30 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 11, 2014, 11:17:30 PM
Ervoyce let go of Vatra's shoulder to hold her paw tenderly. He stayed silent as Vatra spoke, gazing directly into her eyes. When she finished, he spoke, "Vatra, you're never alone... Even if my physical body is, for whatever reason, not capable of being with you, know that my heart will always follow. It doesn't matter what you do, where you go, what you say, I will always be nearby whether you want me there or not." He thought for a moment before finishing, "But as for what you're asking, yes, I will remain through thick and thin, always watching, always protecting, always caring.... You can bet your life on that. I've failed many times, but through failure comes wisdom and knowledge. You may have failed in theory, but true failure only comes when you give up... And knowing you, I severely doubt that you're ready to give up."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on July 12, 2014, 01:35:26 AM
Post by: Faiyloe on July 12, 2014, 01:35:26 AM
Vatra heard what he said but at the same time she didn't. It hurt every time she moved even breathing hurt. She squeezed his paw and gritted her teeth. "It hurts," She whimpered quietly, "pleas get it out," She glanced down at her shoulder and saw the blood staining her tunic. She felt sick and dizzy as if she had never been injured before. As if she had not been in this place hundreds times but this time it was different. She actually felt the pain and she couldn't block it out no mater how hard she tried. She felt it all.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 12, 2014, 01:53:19 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 12, 2014, 01:53:19 AM
Ervoyce stood up and summoned the nearby nurse. He held Vatra still while the nurse dug out the head of the arrow. The black squirrel spoke to his counter part, trying to distract her from the pain, "Look into my eyes Vatra, tell me... What do you see?" His eyes were like deep pools of water, strangely broken by an off-white gash crossing both of them. His unusual eyes generally managed to calm down stressed beasts... Or instill fear into those he fought. He worried slightly, there had been a rare few who actually dug into his past by looking past the irises. They weren't called windows to the soul for nothing!
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on July 12, 2014, 02:19:43 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on July 12, 2014, 02:19:43 PM
The arrow had dug it self in deep and the barbed edge tore at the wound as it was being removed. Vatra let out a cry of pain and tears ran down her face.
"Look into my eyes Vatra, tell me... What do you see?" She heard him say. She looked up and stared into his eyes. Then she said hardly over a whisper " two moons reflected on the water each with a scar threw them," She looked deeper and said " a life a crimson life a golden life," and then she puled her gaze away and looked at the far wall. She had seen Ervoyce but it was not the one she knew.
"Look into my eyes Vatra, tell me... What do you see?" She heard him say. She looked up and stared into his eyes. Then she said hardly over a whisper " two moons reflected on the water each with a scar threw them," She looked deeper and said " a life a crimson life a golden life," and then she puled her gaze away and looked at the far wall. She had seen Ervoyce but it was not the one she knew.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on July 12, 2014, 05:32:16 PM
Post by: rachel25 on July 12, 2014, 05:32:16 PM
Quote from: Cornflower MM on July 11, 2014, 06:08:12 PM"Um.........sit in the corner, and.........speak." Ushen spoke slowly, trying desperately what to tell Bryant to do. "Um.......are you any good at drawing?"
Bryant passed it, then asked, "So, what can I do?"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 12, 2014, 08:31:27 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 12, 2014, 08:31:27 PM
"Okay. and, no, I'm no good at drawing." Bryant said, sitting down in the corner.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 13, 2014, 01:44:18 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 13, 2014, 01:44:18 AM
Ervoyce looked concernedly at Vatra, "What's wrong?" Her reaction was a strange one, which gave him cause to worry. The nurse finished digging out the arrow, and helped to cover the wound. When she left to dispose of the arrow Ervoyce turned his attention back to Vatra, waiting for an answer.
OOC: I completely forgot my eyes were silver. ::)
OOC: I completely forgot my eyes were silver. ::)
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on July 13, 2014, 03:28:31 AM
Post by: Faiyloe on July 13, 2014, 03:28:31 AM
She had had a glimpse of who Ervoyce had been and she saw that he was a very different person and not the kind you would want to be but she also saw that he had changed and this gave her hope. She did not think any worse of him now then she did before if at all it would be that she thought better of him for overcoming his past. The Pain was not as bad now that the arrow was removed and she looked at the blade that had caused all that pain with sick distaste.
When Ervoyce spoke she looked back at him and said "You where a very different person, but if you can change then I can too," she then realized how thirsty she was. She had lost a lot of blood. " Can you get me some water?"
When Ervoyce spoke she looked back at him and said "You where a very different person, but if you can change then I can too," she then realized how thirsty she was. She had lost a lot of blood. " Can you get me some water?"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 13, 2014, 05:35:43 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 13, 2014, 05:35:43 AM
Ervoyce was now quite wary, "Of course." He left to get Vatra the water, but his mind was stuck on her answer, "What did she see?! Does she know? Did she actually see what I used to be? Does she know me so well as to read me that clearly so fast?" He shook his head, answers would come in due time. He came back with the water in a matter of minutes, "Here you go, it came straight from ice in the cellar, so it's kinda cold." He sat down next to her again as he handed the liquid over. He couldn't come up with a way to ask the questions he so desperately wanted answers to, it would have to wait.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on July 13, 2014, 01:35:49 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on July 13, 2014, 01:35:49 PM
Vatra took the glass and drank spilling some water as she did so but she hardly cared. Now it all made sense. Ervoyce had these invisible walls that he put up. locking out most strong emotions. His tactics and clear thinking covering up a tender heart that most never got to sea. She realized now what Ervoyce had meant when he said that she had healed him. His walls had come down back there allowing her to see threw him. She realized just how much he had given her. "Thank you," She said putting the glass down "You deserve to know what happened," She said and then went into a narrative of the coarse of events from her point of view.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on July 13, 2014, 05:43:48 PM
Post by: rachel25 on July 13, 2014, 05:43:48 PM
"Ok............" Ushen bit his lip, "Is there anything that you are good at?"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 13, 2014, 05:45:08 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 13, 2014, 05:45:08 PM
Bryant thought for a moment. "I can make whistles." He said finally, then showed Ushen hgalf a dozen he had around his neck.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on July 13, 2014, 06:14:21 PM
Post by: rachel25 on July 13, 2014, 06:14:21 PM
Ushen opened his mouth, but no words came forth. He just stood there, for a long time, his mouth open, his eyes thinking. "Um, maybe you came make a wind chime?" Ushen eventually said.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 13, 2014, 06:15:47 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 13, 2014, 06:15:47 PM
"Yeah!" Bryant said, enthusiastically. Then he went in search of wood.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on July 13, 2014, 06:30:39 PM
Post by: rachel25 on July 13, 2014, 06:30:39 PM
Ushen shook his head, and went back to his drawing.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 13, 2014, 06:33:13 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 13, 2014, 06:33:13 PM
Bryant came back a few minutes later, his arms full of wood, and stuff that would clink together. He sat down in his corner, and got his whistle0making dagger out.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 13, 2014, 07:08:06 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 13, 2014, 07:08:06 PM
OOC: @Faiyloe: I'm assuming you meant, "Narrative." Right?
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on July 13, 2014, 07:49:37 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on July 13, 2014, 07:49:37 PM
OOC: :P yes... :P
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on July 14, 2014, 06:26:06 PM
Post by: rachel25 on July 14, 2014, 06:26:06 PM
Ushen glanced round at all Bryant's stuff. "Um, just try not to make too much of a mess please."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 14, 2014, 06:27:27 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 14, 2014, 06:27:27 PM
"Okay." Bryant said, then a thought struck him and he laughed. "This is sorta like old times: You thinking up ways to keep me entertained and quiet, while you do your painting or drawing."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on July 15, 2014, 03:46:39 AM
Post by: Faiyloe on July 15, 2014, 03:46:39 AM
OOC: Um Dan unless I missed something I am waiting for you to post.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on July 15, 2014, 05:11:01 PM
Post by: rachel25 on July 15, 2014, 05:11:01 PM
Ushen smiled, "So it is." But his smile quickly disappeared, and he turned round, "I'm sorry I abandoned you. I'm sorry I left you to father, to be mistreated. How can you ever forgive me?"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 15, 2014, 08:04:14 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 15, 2014, 08:04:14 PM
Bryant was so startled at this his paw slipped and he nicked his other paw. "Ouch! Ushen, what are you talking about? What's to forgive? You got out when you could. " The squirrel said, then sucked on his paw.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on July 16, 2014, 05:08:43 PM
Post by: rachel25 on July 16, 2014, 05:08:43 PM
"Yes, and I left you. I should have brought you with me, or at least gone back to visit you." Ushen walked over to Bryant, and sat down next him, burring his face in his hands. "I'm so sorry."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 16, 2014, 05:50:11 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 16, 2014, 05:50:11 PM
"Ushen, it's okay, really." Bryant soothed, forgetting his paw for a moment.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on July 16, 2014, 05:57:16 PM
Post by: rachel25 on July 16, 2014, 05:57:16 PM
"But its not! I abandoned you! Some older I turned out to be!" Ushen moaned, close to tears.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 16, 2014, 06:11:34 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 16, 2014, 06:11:34 PM
Bryant sighed, and out his wood to one side, along with his knife. Moving so he was in front of his brother, he shook him by the shoulders lightly. ((OOC: That okay?)) "Ushen! Listen to me. It's okay. Really. So what if you abandoned me? You're here now. And that's what counts." He said firmly.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on July 16, 2014, 06:28:53 PM
Post by: rachel25 on July 16, 2014, 06:28:53 PM
"But what about all those years you were alone! How can I make up for those?"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 16, 2014, 06:36:45 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 16, 2014, 06:36:45 PM
"BY NOT ACTIN' STUPID NOW!" Bryant bawled, losing his patience.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on July 16, 2014, 06:39:25 PM
Post by: rachel25 on July 16, 2014, 06:39:25 PM
Ushen looked up, and smiled through his tears, "Just like? Just like, and your going to forgive me? I never even came looking for you."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 16, 2014, 06:45:08 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 16, 2014, 06:45:08 PM
"Yes. Now, wipe yore face and quit actin' stupid." Bryant growled, reverting to slang as he always did when very frustrated.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on July 17, 2014, 08:16:10 PM
Post by: rachel25 on July 17, 2014, 08:16:10 PM
Ushen half laughed, half sobbed as he wiped his face with his sleeve. "I'm annoying, I know."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 17, 2014, 08:29:56 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 17, 2014, 08:29:56 PM
Ervoyce listened quietly through the story, only asking a question here and there for clarification. When Vatra finished he spoke, "Well, there's not much to say other than it's a good thing the Torrent got here when they did." Indeed, he could not have done anything more this time even if he had followed.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on July 17, 2014, 08:46:06 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on July 17, 2014, 08:46:06 PM
"Yes but now they know about our allies and we have lost the element of surprise," She said dejectedly.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 17, 2014, 10:51:37 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 17, 2014, 10:51:37 PM
"Oh, you think?" Bryant sarcastically replied, moving back to sit beside Ushen and picking up his wood again.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 18, 2014, 04:09:47 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 18, 2014, 04:09:47 AM
"Well there's not much we can do about it now, the nuts are all on the table so bluffing's going to be a bit difficult at this point." Ervoyce gestured at the bed, "You should probably rest, I've got other things to keep me busy for now." He smiled reassuringly.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on July 18, 2014, 05:15:12 PM
Post by: rachel25 on July 18, 2014, 05:15:12 PM
Ushen laughed from his tears, and stood up, wiping his face on his sleeve again. "I guess I better get on with this, or it won't be done in time for Autumn!"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 18, 2014, 05:16:35 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 18, 2014, 05:16:35 PM
"Aye." Bryant grunted, remembering his paw., He studied it. "I'll be right back." He said, then slipped out the door, to go to the Infirmary.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on July 18, 2014, 08:34:31 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on July 18, 2014, 08:34:31 PM
Vatra was about to node but stopped and instead just said "Ok," She then turned her gaze to the cling and blanked out. The though that whats done is done never helped. In fact it only made her feel worse. She knew she could not change what she had done but she wished she could. Now she was in pain in an infirmary bed unable to to anything to fix the mess she made... that was her problem she did to much... It would be better to just say out of every ones way.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on July 19, 2014, 06:15:36 PM
Post by: rachel25 on July 19, 2014, 06:15:36 PM
Ushen turned back to the wall, and picked up his charcoal stick. "Now, where was I.........?"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 19, 2014, 06:37:28 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 19, 2014, 06:37:28 PM
Bryant walked into the Infirmary, and saw that Vatra was awake, and Ervoyce was still there. He wondering if he was interrupting something, and decided to ask. "Um, am I interrupting something?"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 20, 2014, 01:54:47 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 20, 2014, 01:54:47 AM
Ervoyce was just standing up when Bryant entered, "Not at all, I was just on my way out. Though if you need to speak with us then I can stick around."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on July 20, 2014, 03:37:08 AM
Post by: Faiyloe on July 20, 2014, 03:37:08 AM
Vatra glanced over at Bryant as he entered but said nothing. She was weary and didn't really care any more about anything. She hurt all over yet there was a twinge of gilt in the back of her mind, it was all her fault that this had happened. By rights she should be dead now, dead and alone. She asked her self why did she do it really, and deep down she felt her reasons where less than honorable. Revenge. After all this time she still wanted the Vermin's blood for what others of their kind did to her and her lost love. The fire that burned in her soul, that flame that started so long ago that drover her to rage and insanity, had grown soft to a whisper pushing her on to do reckless things, to fight and to seek blood, to seek out the fight even when she was in her right mind.
She did not know it but there was a battle inside her Ervoyce pitted against Alec's ghost for her heart. The fire burning in anger and revenge, Her heart confused by the new element thrown into her life. Ervoyce was her peace but he also drove her on. She felt she must protect her new life yet keep the old one. She did not want to let go of either.
She did not know it but there was a battle inside her Ervoyce pitted against Alec's ghost for her heart. The fire burning in anger and revenge, Her heart confused by the new element thrown into her life. Ervoyce was her peace but he also drove her on. She felt she must protect her new life yet keep the old one. She did not want to let go of either.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on July 20, 2014, 05:27:02 PM
Post by: rachel25 on July 20, 2014, 05:27:02 PM
Ushen didn't even notice Bryant had gone, he was back in the zone, working hard.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 20, 2014, 07:09:29 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 20, 2014, 07:09:29 PM
"Oh, ah no. I just cut my paw whittling." He said, holding it up. Just then, the Infirmary sister came in. "OUT!" She snapped at Ervoyce, having seen Bryant's paw. "Vatra needs rest." She commanded, bustling over to Bryant and manhandling him over to a basin of water.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on July 22, 2014, 04:39:24 PM
Post by: rachel25 on July 22, 2014, 04:39:24 PM
Jantar sat in Cavern Hole. She watched as horde beats tidied up around her, anger making her want to kill someone.
Then, suddenly she had an idea, "RAPHAEL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" She yelled at the top of her voice.
A few moments later Raphael came running into the room, he had been half way through having his wounds cleaned up, and bandaged. "Yes, milady." He gasped, getting his breath back after the sprint to get here.
"Organise some recruiting parties, tell them to go out into the woods, and find any vermin they can. Tell the vermin that they either join me, or die. We've lost over one hundred men since we left the lands of ice, and snow. We have no more that two hundred, and fifty horde beats left."
Raphael in warding sighing, nodded, "It shall be done milady."
Then, suddenly she had an idea, "RAPHAEL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" She yelled at the top of her voice.
A few moments later Raphael came running into the room, he had been half way through having his wounds cleaned up, and bandaged. "Yes, milady." He gasped, getting his breath back after the sprint to get here.
"Organise some recruiting parties, tell them to go out into the woods, and find any vermin they can. Tell the vermin that they either join me, or die. We've lost over one hundred men since we left the lands of ice, and snow. We have no more that two hundred, and fifty horde beats left."
Raphael in warding sighing, nodded, "It shall be done milady."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 24, 2014, 11:31:05 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 24, 2014, 11:31:05 PM
OOC: Well I've got nothing to do, I already left and all the interesting stuff is done for me for now...... So who's posting?
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on July 24, 2014, 11:45:56 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on July 24, 2014, 11:45:56 PM
OOC: Not much to do here either, Sort of regret putting my character out for the count... A bedridden Vata is no fun. Knowing her she probably wont be for long though. ;D
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 25, 2014, 12:21:27 AM
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 25, 2014, 12:21:27 AM
OOC I was waiting For Va- Er, Faiy, to post.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on July 25, 2014, 12:50:05 AM
Post by: Faiyloe on July 25, 2014, 12:50:05 AM
OOC: K but Vara is in a mood so she won't really want to start a conversation. That doesn't mean you cant just that she doesn't want to.
BIC:
Vata watched as Ervoyce left. She felt completely useless. She never liked being bed ridden the last time this had happen she had been in bed for almost a week but she had not cared much at the time she for she was still getting over the shock of Alec's death. This time she felt trapped.
BIC:
Vata watched as Ervoyce left. She felt completely useless. She never liked being bed ridden the last time this had happen she had been in bed for almost a week but she had not cared much at the time she for she was still getting over the shock of Alec's death. This time she felt trapped.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on July 25, 2014, 04:24:44 PM
Post by: rachel25 on July 25, 2014, 04:24:44 PM
OOC: I can't really do much either. Is a time jump or something needed?
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 25, 2014, 05:41:49 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 25, 2014, 05:41:49 PM
After Bryant was bandaged, he was shoved out the door.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on July 25, 2014, 10:20:53 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on July 25, 2014, 10:20:53 PM
OOC: Agreed
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on July 26, 2014, 06:35:29 PM
Post by: rachel25 on July 26, 2014, 06:35:29 PM
OOC: What about you Dan?
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 26, 2014, 06:51:14 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 26, 2014, 06:51:14 PM
OOC: I'm in.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 26, 2014, 06:54:07 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 26, 2014, 06:54:07 PM
Out of character. Count me in!
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on July 28, 2014, 06:19:56 PM
Post by: rachel25 on July 28, 2014, 06:19:56 PM
OOC: Ok, how long do you think the jump should be? A week, a month, a couple of months?
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 28, 2014, 06:39:37 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 28, 2014, 06:39:37 PM
OOC Doesn't matter to me.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on July 28, 2014, 07:51:24 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on July 28, 2014, 07:51:24 PM
not to long I would say... why not 4 days enough to let Vatra be up and about but still have to wear a sling. I would like to be able to develop her dealing with the handicap.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on July 29, 2014, 05:08:55 PM
Post by: rachel25 on July 29, 2014, 05:08:55 PM
OOC: Yeah, I think that would be a good amount of time. It would give Jantar time maybe to set something up, and for Ushen to have finished Arya's room.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on August 02, 2014, 06:20:20 PM
Post by: rachel25 on August 02, 2014, 06:20:20 PM
OOC: Guys?
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on August 02, 2014, 06:28:34 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on August 02, 2014, 06:28:34 PM
OOC: FAIY! DAN! YOOHOO!?
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on August 02, 2014, 06:29:14 PM
Post by: rachel25 on August 02, 2014, 06:29:14 PM
OOC: Earth to Dan! Earth to Faiy! WHERE ARE YOU?!?
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on August 02, 2014, 08:38:48 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on August 02, 2014, 08:38:48 PM
OOC: Here... Um do we need Han to skip of do we just do so ourselves...?
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on August 03, 2014, 12:22:28 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on August 03, 2014, 12:22:28 AM
OOC: I WAS AT CAMP!............. Okay..... I'm down with the 4 day jump, but I'm not posting first because I'm pretty tired. We don't wait for Han anymore because he's never around here.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on August 03, 2014, 04:36:03 PM
Post by: rachel25 on August 03, 2014, 04:36:03 PM
OOC: OK! EASY!
So, who's gonna do the time jump then? Corny? Faiy? Do either of you want to do it, or shall I?
So, who's gonna do the time jump then? Corny? Faiy? Do either of you want to do it, or shall I?
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on August 03, 2014, 05:03:00 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on August 03, 2014, 05:03:00 PM
OOC: I particularly don't care. I think It might be a good idea to have a peek at how the vermin are doing to get started though.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on August 03, 2014, 05:14:54 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on August 03, 2014, 05:14:54 PM
OOC: Um, not me.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on August 03, 2014, 05:18:23 PM
Post by: rachel25 on August 03, 2014, 05:18:23 PM
OOC: Fine, I'll do it.
BIC: Jantar sat in Great Hall, grinning, like the cat who got the cream. Her recruiting parties had come back very successful. very vermin who had heard that they had the chance to join the horde who had taken over Redwall, had jumped at the idea. Now Jantar had a horde of around five-hundred beasts.
OOC: I think that's a decent sized horde, for now.
BIC: Jantar sat in Great Hall, grinning, like the cat who got the cream. Her recruiting parties had come back very successful. very vermin who had heard that they had the chance to join the horde who had taken over Redwall, had jumped at the idea. Now Jantar had a horde of around five-hundred beasts.
OOC: I think that's a decent sized horde, for now.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on August 03, 2014, 05:21:47 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on August 03, 2014, 05:21:47 PM
Vatra sat in the dining hall eating breakfast with her left paw which was harder that she had anticipated. She had just been released from the infirmary that morning but she still had her right arm in a sling because of the shot she had received to the shoulder.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on August 03, 2014, 05:24:23 PM
Post by: rachel25 on August 03, 2014, 05:24:23 PM
Ushen had been asleep on the floor of Arya's room. He had been up really late the night before, doing the finishing touches to the pictures. But then he'd fallen asleep.
He jumped awake at the sound of someone dropping a metal pot in the kitchen. He looked around sleepily, and yawned.
He jumped awake at the sound of someone dropping a metal pot in the kitchen. He looked around sleepily, and yawned.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on August 03, 2014, 05:30:08 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on August 03, 2014, 05:30:08 PM
OOC: Yeah, pretty much.
BIC: Bryant was currently grabbing a bite to eat. He had no clue where Ushen was, or Vatra, or Ervoyce, but he DID know that Arya was sleeping in her temporary room, and Abbess Russina was helping the cooks. He selected a scone, and went out in the dining room, where he saw Vatra. So, he headed over. "Good morning, Vatra."
BIC: Bryant was currently grabbing a bite to eat. He had no clue where Ushen was, or Vatra, or Ervoyce, but he DID know that Arya was sleeping in her temporary room, and Abbess Russina was helping the cooks. He selected a scone, and went out in the dining room, where he saw Vatra. So, he headed over. "Good morning, Vatra."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on August 03, 2014, 05:35:15 PM
Post by: rachel25 on August 03, 2014, 05:35:15 PM
Ushen crawled towards the door, and then sat with his back against the door, admiring his work. A very pleased smile spread across his face. It was wonderful!
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on August 03, 2014, 05:56:52 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on August 03, 2014, 05:56:52 PM
"Morning," She said giving her bole of oatmeal a look as if she wanted to strangle it. Though she was relatively safe from loosing it for the time being.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on August 03, 2014, 06:00:09 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on August 03, 2014, 06:00:09 PM
Bryant noticed that look, and raised an eyebrow. "Having trouble?"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on August 03, 2014, 06:04:11 PM
Post by: rachel25 on August 03, 2014, 06:04:11 PM
While Ushen was admiring his work, his stomach then made a very loud gurgling sound. Time for breakfast then.
Ushen dragged himself to his feet, and began stretching. Bones that should not make that louder clicking sound, made that louder clicking sound. "That's the last time I sleep on this floor." Ushen groaned.
When he was finished stretching, he headed for the door, opened it, then headed for the dinning room.
Ushen dragged himself to his feet, and began stretching. Bones that should not make that louder clicking sound, made that louder clicking sound. "That's the last time I sleep on this floor." Ushen groaned.
When he was finished stretching, he headed for the door, opened it, then headed for the dinning room.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on August 03, 2014, 06:05:00 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on August 03, 2014, 06:05:00 PM
"Trouble is an understatement. Try doing anything with only one non dominate paw," She said
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on August 03, 2014, 06:06:25 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on August 03, 2014, 06:06:25 PM
Bryant winced understandingly. "How about a swap? I'll take your oatmeal, and you can have my scones. It's probably easier that to eat that way." He suggested.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on August 03, 2014, 06:10:07 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on August 03, 2014, 06:10:07 PM
"Thankyou!" She said gratefully and took the plate the Bryant offered her after pushing the offensive oatmeal towards him.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on August 03, 2014, 06:11:05 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on August 03, 2014, 06:11:05 PM
"You're welcome." Bryant replied, then he bagen digging into the oatmeal.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on August 03, 2014, 06:11:59 PM
Post by: rachel25 on August 03, 2014, 06:11:59 PM
Ushen stumbled into the dinning room looking like......well as if he had spent the night on a wooden floor. He spotted Bryant, and made his way over. Grabbing a bowl of...something.....on the way over.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on August 03, 2014, 06:15:25 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on August 03, 2014, 06:15:25 PM
"Hi there," Vatra said greeting Ushen in a more cheery mood now that the oatmeal was no longer tormenting her. "You look awful"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on August 03, 2014, 06:16:02 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on August 03, 2014, 06:16:02 PM
Bryant looked up, and winced/ "Uh, Ushen? You look as if you've slept on a wooden floor. And you're eating meadowcream for breakfast?! Okay. . . .;Whatever floats your boat. . . . "
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on August 03, 2014, 06:22:05 PM
Post by: rachel25 on August 03, 2014, 06:22:05 PM
Ushen huffed, and flopped in a chair beside Bryant. "Good morning to you too. And yeah, I did sleep on a wooden floor last night. I don't recommended it. And meadow cream? Well, it tastes nice."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on August 03, 2014, 06:26:33 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on August 03, 2014, 06:26:33 PM
Bryant grinned at the expression of the cook, who was searching for the meadowcream. Sighing, the squirrel picked the bowl up of the table, gave it back to the cook, and returned with a bowl of oatmeal.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on August 03, 2014, 06:28:18 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on August 03, 2014, 06:28:18 PM
Vatra started to laugh but stopped and winced. "ow,"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on August 03, 2014, 06:28:39 PM
Post by: rachel25 on August 03, 2014, 06:28:39 PM
Ushen sulked, "Hey, that other stuff was nice. This doesn't even have strawberries in it."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on August 03, 2014, 06:29:51 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on August 03, 2014, 06:29:51 PM
Bryant groaned, face-pawed, and came grabbed the oatmeal bowl again. When he came back, it was covered high with meadowcream, and had a side dish of strawberries. "Anything else?!"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on August 03, 2014, 06:31:14 PM
Post by: rachel25 on August 03, 2014, 06:31:14 PM
"Yeah, are there any peaches?" Ushen snorted good naturedly.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on August 03, 2014, 06:33:24 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on August 03, 2014, 06:33:24 PM
Bryant considered strangling his brother, but went and got two peaches. "Are you happy NOW?!?" ?He huffed, looking longly at his own oatmeal, which was now quite cold.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on August 03, 2014, 06:34:45 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on August 03, 2014, 06:34:45 PM
Vatra started to laugh again but this time stopped her self short. She bit her lip and tried to eat while suppressing painful giggles.
"Yeah, are there any peaches?"
At this next remark She couldn't stand it and broke into a fit of laughter. "haaaa Ow oh haaaa you two, oh, ow stop,"
"Yeah, are there any peaches?"
At this next remark She couldn't stand it and broke into a fit of laughter. "haaaa Ow oh haaaa you two, oh, ow stop,"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on August 03, 2014, 06:36:45 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on August 03, 2014, 06:36:45 PM
"Hey!" Bryant declared, a look of comic indigence on his white face.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on August 03, 2014, 06:38:55 PM
Post by: rachel25 on August 03, 2014, 06:38:55 PM
Ushen, seeing Vatra's reaction, did a mock angry face, and stood up and said dramatically, "What are these you bring before me? I want you to go all the way to the Southern Isles, and pick me some fresh peaches from the peach tree that grows on the top of the dormant volcano! Go, now, thee slave!"
He said it so loudly, that everyone in the dinning room could hear. They all turned, and looked at Ushen, like he was mad. He certainly looked mad after spending the night on a wooden floor.
He said it so loudly, that everyone in the dinning room could hear. They all turned, and looked at Ushen, like he was mad. He certainly looked mad after spending the night on a wooden floor.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on August 03, 2014, 06:39:47 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on August 03, 2014, 06:39:47 PM
This did not help things and only made Vatra laugh the harder. 'Oh haaaha ow stop you!" She said throwing a scone at him with her good paw.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on August 03, 2014, 06:40:56 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on August 03, 2014, 06:40:56 PM
Bryant started laughing, and then fell on the floor, holding his stomach, laughing, which earned HIM some odd looks.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on August 03, 2014, 06:42:21 PM
Post by: rachel25 on August 03, 2014, 06:42:21 PM
Ushen caught the scone without evening looking, then with the other hand, pointed at Bryant, "You are a bad slave! No food, and water for three days for you!!!"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on August 03, 2014, 06:47:11 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on August 03, 2014, 06:47:11 PM
Varta just bearly able to keep her laughter down to a dull roar. She was doubled over in her set and tears of laughter rold down her face. "Oh haaahahaaa oh ow, stop, you haaaha ahhaaa, *gasp* ow haha oh stop stop, the torture,"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on August 04, 2014, 01:26:59 AM
Post by: Cornflower MM on August 04, 2014, 01:26:59 AM
Of course, all of that only made Bryant laugh harder, and h was rollng, clutching his stomach with tears streaming down his face.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on August 04, 2014, 02:28:55 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on August 04, 2014, 02:28:55 AM
Ervoyce was in a tree a decent distance from Redwalls walls. A tree that towered above many others, and provided a good line of sight into the object of his watch. Redwall Abbey, a place of peace and prosperity now drenched in the stench of vermin. The black squirrel was doing some maintenance on his blade. He checked its' sheen, making sure he could see the defining scar on his face. It was a scar that almost nobeast saw, like all the others. This one was different though, it had given him many pseudonyms up North. It was the symbol of the very thing that made him what he was before he met the Redwallers. He stopped focusing on the ripping discoloration in his eye, he could feel the days of old, see the blood of times long gone, smell the burning and the death... And most of all, he could hear them.... He could hear the screams of those left to a monster of untold terror, a heartless beast that could not be stopped by stave or by blade. He looked away from the blade, the scar was there all right.
He hopped down the branches, landing next to two cloaked figures. Nodding, Ervoyce addressed them briefly in their language, "Riptide, Bleak... You know the situation." With that, he flicked his head towards the Abbey. The situation he spoke of was the vermin's horde, more specifically their rising numbers. The solution? Fear... And fear was the business of these otters. As they parted ways, the squirrel rubbed his forehead. He had a headache coming on, and with it came a barely noticeable blue ring on the outskirts of his silver eyes.
He hopped down the branches, landing next to two cloaked figures. Nodding, Ervoyce addressed them briefly in their language, "Riptide, Bleak... You know the situation." With that, he flicked his head towards the Abbey. The situation he spoke of was the vermin's horde, more specifically their rising numbers. The solution? Fear... And fear was the business of these otters. As they parted ways, the squirrel rubbed his forehead. He had a headache coming on, and with it came a barely noticeable blue ring on the outskirts of his silver eyes.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on August 04, 2014, 06:11:19 PM
Post by: rachel25 on August 04, 2014, 06:11:19 PM
Ushen looked down his nose at the two. "I command you to stop this foolishness at once! I WANT MY PEACHES!"
Out of the corner of his eye, Ushen could just see Arya, he couldn't see what she was doing though.
OOC: Dan, I was thinking. Since the Torrent, and Redwallers have basically been quite successful when fighting the horde recently. Maybe it would bring good tension to the story if some of them, (only a few) got caught in a trap, and were killed. That would stir the Redwallers up to maybe a full on fight. Also, everyone, where are the Redwallers getting their food? There's been no talk of farming, and if they did try to farm, the vermin would find them, and kill them. Maybe another tension could be that their running out of food.
Out of the corner of his eye, Ushen could just see Arya, he couldn't see what she was doing though.
OOC: Dan, I was thinking. Since the Torrent, and Redwallers have basically been quite successful when fighting the horde recently. Maybe it would bring good tension to the story if some of them, (only a few) got caught in a trap, and were killed. That would stir the Redwallers up to maybe a full on fight. Also, everyone, where are the Redwallers getting their food? There's been no talk of farming, and if they did try to farm, the vermin would find them, and kill them. Maybe another tension could be that their running out of food.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on August 04, 2014, 06:20:01 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on August 04, 2014, 06:20:01 PM
Arya had walked into the dining room, and was puzzled. Ushen was saying something about peaches. Bryant was rolling on the floor lau8ghing so hard he was crying. Vatra was also crying with laughter. She shrugged, and made her way over to a corner, sat down, and realized that instead ofg oatmeal, she had grabbed a bowl of meadowcream. And there was an angry cook heading her way.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on August 04, 2014, 06:33:32 PM
Post by: rachel25 on August 04, 2014, 06:33:32 PM
Ushen saw that Arya had also stolen the meadowcream. Bryant was still rolling around though, and Ushen sniffed disdainfully, and sat back down, and began eating. But he kept doing silly faces at Bryant between, and sometimes during mouthfuls.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on August 04, 2014, 06:36:27 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on August 04, 2014, 06:36:27 PM
Bryant's chuckles hadf subsided a bit, when he got up off the floor and saw Arya being dragged by her ear by an angry mouse cook, who was holding the bowl of meadowcream. Then he sat in his chair and started laughing again,pretending it was at Ushen's faces.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on August 04, 2014, 10:59:18 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on August 04, 2014, 10:59:18 PM
OOC: Well for one thing the forest if a wonderful source of food. they can forage for most of there food but you are right food is not as easy to come by.
BIC:
Vatra had not laughed this much in seasons if it had not been for the fact that every laughing breath ripped painfully at her shoulder and robbed her lungs of breath she would have wanted to go on laughing like this till the end of time. It kept the demons at bay. Soon she got partial control of her self bu stuffing a scone in her mouth however this was short lived. suppressing giggles and her mouth full of food she saw Arya across the room being dragged away by the cook a bowl of accidentally pilfered meadow cream in her paws and she burst out laughing again and had to spit the food out in to a napkin so that she didn't choke.
BIC:
Vatra had not laughed this much in seasons if it had not been for the fact that every laughing breath ripped painfully at her shoulder and robbed her lungs of breath she would have wanted to go on laughing like this till the end of time. It kept the demons at bay. Soon she got partial control of her self bu stuffing a scone in her mouth however this was short lived. suppressing giggles and her mouth full of food she saw Arya across the room being dragged away by the cook a bowl of accidentally pilfered meadow cream in her paws and she burst out laughing again and had to spit the food out in to a napkin so that she didn't choke.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on August 05, 2014, 04:35:53 PM
Post by: rachel25 on August 05, 2014, 04:35:53 PM
Ushen noticed the two of them looking at something behind him. He turned around in his chair, and when he saw Arya being dragged of by the ear, like a naughty young one, he lost it too.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on August 05, 2014, 08:15:38 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on August 05, 2014, 08:15:38 PM
Arya was the color of a beet as she was dragged. It really didn't help that Bryant, Vatra, and Ushen were laughing at her.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on August 06, 2014, 02:49:16 AM
Post by: Faiyloe on August 06, 2014, 02:49:16 AM
"Oh stop, stop, crewel torture," She sobbed out threw painful fits of laughter and all her efforts to stop failed even threw Arya's plight. For once it starts it is nigh impossible to halt it's sway on ones merry mind till it has had its way and run it's cores out, weary of it's gay frivolity, leaving its victim in silence once more. But this had not yet come to pass and Vatra could no longer wait for it to come to an end naturally. She got to her feet and left the room. Standing in the hall alone she was finally able to control herself, The laughter subsided to a contented giggle. She could not go back in and really she no longer wanted to. Instead she made her way to find something productive she could do to keep her busy and to not go mad from inactivity. She had been confined to bed for the past four days with little to nothing to do and she would not tolerate another second of it.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on August 06, 2014, 04:31:39 PM
Post by: rachel25 on August 06, 2014, 04:31:39 PM
Ushen, with tears running down his face, (and who was beyond hysterical now) saw Vatra leave. She obviously couldn't take anymore.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on August 06, 2014, 10:50:39 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on August 06, 2014, 10:50:39 PM
After having her head smacked quite a few times with a wooden spoon and a bowl of oatmeal slapped into her paws, Arya was redder than a beetroot, and quietly set the oatmeal down and fled. Not really paying attention, she dashed out of Brockhall, wiping tears of embarrassment from her eyes.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on August 07, 2014, 03:30:12 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on August 07, 2014, 03:30:12 AM
OOC: Cornflower, let me know if you want me to revert because I'm PP'ing here a fair bit. BIC:
Ervoyce was just turning around a tree, still distracted by his headache, when Arya nearly bulled him over. Thankfully, his arms were out which allowed him to catch his friend and use their combined momentum to spin once instead of fall. Caught completely off-guard, the darker squirrel took a moment to recover from the shock of nearly being flattened. After re-assembling his wits, he took a step back and spoke to Arya, "Sorry about that I should have been paying..... Arya, are you alright?" Concern seeped into his voice at the end, all thoughts of his headache or mental condition evaporated. She had seemingly had a not-so-pleasant experience recently, and looked like she could use some encouragement, "Should we sit down first, or do you just wanna start talking now?"
Ervoyce was just turning around a tree, still distracted by his headache, when Arya nearly bulled him over. Thankfully, his arms were out which allowed him to catch his friend and use their combined momentum to spin once instead of fall. Caught completely off-guard, the darker squirrel took a moment to recover from the shock of nearly being flattened. After re-assembling his wits, he took a step back and spoke to Arya, "Sorry about that I should have been paying..... Arya, are you alright?" Concern seeped into his voice at the end, all thoughts of his headache or mental condition evaporated. She had seemingly had a not-so-pleasant experience recently, and looked like she could use some encouragement, "Should we sit down first, or do you just wanna start talking now?"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on August 07, 2014, 03:53:33 PM
Post by: rachel25 on August 07, 2014, 03:53:33 PM
Ushen who was getting himself slightly under control, whispered to Bryant, "I finished Arya's room last night."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on August 07, 2014, 08:59:22 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on August 07, 2014, 08:59:22 PM
Bryant got himself under control, and whispered back, "Really?! That's great!"
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OOC: It's fine, Danny.
BIC: Arya sniffed, and hastily tried to wipe up some of the mess she used to call her face. Walking over to a tree, she sat down with a bump and told the story, putting a little extra emphasis on the fact that Ushen was laughing.
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OOC: It's fine, Danny.
BIC: Arya sniffed, and hastily tried to wipe up some of the mess she used to call her face. Walking over to a tree, she sat down with a bump and told the story, putting a little extra emphasis on the fact that Ushen was laughing.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on August 08, 2014, 04:30:11 PM
Post by: rachel25 on August 08, 2014, 04:30:11 PM
"Yeah, but my neck is really stiff, and my back, and shoulders." Ushen groaned, stretching again, trying to make everything click back into place. "By the way, do you Arya's alright? She looked a little upset when she left just there."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on August 08, 2014, 11:20:01 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on August 08, 2014, 11:20:01 PM
Ervoyce listened in silence, sitting beside Arya. He had quite a job not showing mirth himself as it really was rather humorous. When she finished, he spoke, "Well, I can't tell you that I understand, because I've spent so little time with others.... But what I can say, is that you should not be embarrassed, you've brought others merriment in a time of darkness..... That's worth getting told-off by an unreasonable cook in my book." He gently placed a comforting paw on her shoulder and looked with sincerity into her eyes as he spoke with the same emotion.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on August 09, 2014, 06:03:33 PM
Post by: rachel25 on August 09, 2014, 06:03:33 PM
OOC: I'm going to be PPing Cornflower's characters in this Rp, until she gets better, like she asked me to. (if you don't know already, go check out the topic her mum made in the Front Lawns)
BIC: Bryant thought about it for a moment, then eventually said, "Yeah, she didn't look to happy, but I'm sure she's fine."
Ushen wasn't so sure, "Do you think I should go after her?"
"Um.......no. Maybe leave it a few minutes."
"Ok....."
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Arya looked up into Ervoyce's eyes, and sniffed. "I guess your right." She then began wiping away her tears.
BIC: Bryant thought about it for a moment, then eventually said, "Yeah, she didn't look to happy, but I'm sure she's fine."
Ushen wasn't so sure, "Do you think I should go after her?"
"Um.......no. Maybe leave it a few minutes."
"Ok....."
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Arya looked up into Ervoyce's eyes, and sniffed. "I guess your right." She then began wiping away her tears.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on August 14, 2014, 06:00:39 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on August 14, 2014, 06:00:39 AM
Ervoyce gave her shoulder a pat before standing up, "Are you ready to head back? Or do you need some time alone?" He held out his hand in an offer to assist Arya in standing should she so choose.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on August 14, 2014, 05:21:24 PM
Post by: rachel25 on August 14, 2014, 05:21:24 PM
"Um, I'll stay out here for a little longer." Arya sniffed.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on August 19, 2014, 05:12:31 PM
Post by: rachel25 on August 19, 2014, 05:12:31 PM
OOC: Guys?
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on August 19, 2014, 07:48:29 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on August 19, 2014, 07:48:29 PM
OOC: I dunno what to do.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on August 19, 2014, 09:47:39 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on August 19, 2014, 09:47:39 PM
Vatra made her way threw the corridors and up the stairs out into the open morning where she was surprised to see Ervoyce and Arya.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on August 21, 2014, 03:25:29 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on August 21, 2014, 03:25:29 PM
"Vatra! Uh, hi?" Arya squeaked, surprised.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on August 21, 2014, 05:19:17 PM
Post by: rachel25 on August 21, 2014, 05:19:17 PM
OOC: Is really unable to do anything, so I shall just sit, and wait, and eat chocolate. :P
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on August 21, 2014, 09:56:37 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on August 21, 2014, 09:56:37 PM
OOC: Please share the chocolate, Rachy.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on August 22, 2014, 04:44:10 PM
Post by: rachel25 on August 22, 2014, 04:44:10 PM
OOC: *hands Corny some chocolate*
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on August 22, 2014, 09:42:23 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on August 22, 2014, 09:42:23 PM
Ervoyce had just started to turn around when Arya spoke. He made his own response shortly, "Hello Vatra, we just finished talking. Did you need something?"
OOC: Please stick to RP posts.
OOC: Please stick to RP posts.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on August 23, 2014, 02:10:57 AM
Post by: Faiyloe on August 23, 2014, 02:10:57 AM
"Nope I just came out for some fresh air. I have been stuck in the infirmary for four days" Vatra said
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on August 23, 2014, 04:35:24 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on August 23, 2014, 04:35:24 PM
Ervoyce chuckled slightly, "Believe me, I understand the feelin'." He walked over to Vatra and bopped her on the shoulder in passing, "Come on, I'd like to show you something." In truth, he only wanted to give Arya her space without making the situation awkward for her.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on August 23, 2014, 05:21:05 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on August 23, 2014, 05:21:05 PM
Arya sighed in relief, then hopped up to her favorite thinking spot on Brockhall.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on August 23, 2014, 05:31:26 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on August 23, 2014, 05:31:26 PM
"Careful I'm still an invalided remember, You don't want the infirmary keeper to see you treating her prime patient that way would you," She said playfully bopping him back, perhaps a little harder then she meant to. She had been referring to how the infirmary keeper kept fussing over her. She was doing everything in her power to avoid her now that she was free of her clutches. In fact she had been ordered to return there after lunch for a checkup. She was fully intending to skip it.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on August 27, 2014, 10:32:52 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on August 27, 2014, 10:32:52 PM
Arya noticed some wildflowers, and went over to pick them, for Zanga.
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Bryant yawned, and stretched. "So, Ushen. How about going to hunt down one squirrelmaid?" He asked quietly.
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Bryant yawned, and stretched. "So, Ushen. How about going to hunt down one squirrelmaid?" He asked quietly.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on August 28, 2014, 12:44:58 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on August 28, 2014, 12:44:58 AM
"Pfff! Invalid my fifth paw!" Ervoyce rolled his eyes. As the pair continued to distance themselves from Arya, he marked the distance carefully. When they'd put a significant expanse between, he spoke again, "I don't honestly have anything to show you, Arya just wanted her space and this seemed like the easiest way to give it without making things awkward over there...... How are you feeling by the way? You're up and walking which is a good sign, but that only tells so much.. And knowing you there's probably some un-happy nursemaid back at the tree."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on August 28, 2014, 04:31:03 PM
Post by: rachel25 on August 28, 2014, 04:31:03 PM
Ushen leaned back in his chair, and put his hands behind his head, and his feet up on the table. He ignored the angry glare of an Abbeymouse, anyway, it was his house. "I guess so."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on August 28, 2014, 05:41:29 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on August 28, 2014, 05:41:29 PM
Vatra chuckled "I think I gave her a bit of a fright. I was getting so antsy and on edge locked up in that room, I told her that If I had to stay in there another day I would go mad. I think she took it seriously... I suppose I did give her good reason to believe me... I sort of flipped the food tray over onto the floor. Really though I couldn't stand one more bowl of that soup. You would think they would give you real food here. Any way that was this morning. She let me go if I promised to come back after lunch for a checkup,"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on August 28, 2014, 07:08:19 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on August 28, 2014, 07:08:19 PM
Quote from: rachel25 on August 28, 2014, 04:31:03 PM
Ushen leaned back in his chair, and put his hands behind his head, and his feet up on the table. He ignored the angry glare of an Abbeymouse, anyway, it was his house. "I guess so."
"Alright, then. Let's go, shall we?" Bryant asked, standing up. He knew he'd probably really hurt Arya's feelings, laughing at her earlier, but he just couldn't make himself feel guilty enough.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on August 28, 2014, 11:16:27 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on August 28, 2014, 11:16:27 PM
"A check-up huh?...... You aren't going are you?" Ervoyce knew Vatra too well, she would do anything as long as it wasn't nothing, "You realize she's never gonna let you go if she gets 'er hands on you again right?"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on August 29, 2014, 04:07:37 PM
Post by: rachel25 on August 29, 2014, 04:07:37 PM
"Ok, then." Ushen replied, taking his boots off the table, and standing up also. "We should show her, her room. I'm sure that'll cheer her up."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on August 29, 2014, 06:11:56 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on August 29, 2014, 06:11:56 PM
"Oh no way am I going back there! been avoiding the place all day. I scheduled my watch after lunch. The safety of Brockhall comes first right," Vatra said winking at him. "Now you have to catch me up on all your plots. A lot can happen in four days,"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on August 31, 2014, 12:58:18 AM
Post by: Cornflower MM on August 31, 2014, 12:58:18 AM
Quote from: rachel25 on August 29, 2014, 04:07:37 PM
"Ok, then." Ushen replied, taking his boots off the table, and standing up also. "We should show her, her room. I'm sure that'll cheer her up."
"Yeah!" Bryant enthusiastically agreed, grinning. "So, what does it look like with the finishing touches?" He asked.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on August 31, 2014, 06:21:23 PM
Post by: rachel25 on August 31, 2014, 06:21:23 PM
Ushen smiled mysteriously. "You will have to see for yourself. Now lets go, or I'll start doing my evil laugh."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 01, 2014, 03:41:09 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 01, 2014, 03:41:09 PM
"Oh, no! Not the evil laugh!" Bryant said, grinning. He heard one of the cooks faintly say something about "the albino" and flinched, dropping his grin, but plastered it on again. What she had actually, though, was how there had been such a nice change in Bryant since Ushen came back into the picture.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on September 01, 2014, 05:51:20 PM
Post by: rachel25 on September 01, 2014, 05:51:20 PM
Ushen saw the smile disappear, and when it returned, it was so false Bryant might as well have shaved the words, I'M UPSET! into his fur. "Bryant....." Ushen raised an eyebrow, "Don't pay any attention to anybody else. The only opinion that matters is yours. And mine of course, cus I'm that awesome. Now come on, or I'm not joking, I will do the evil laugh."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 01, 2014, 10:28:20 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 01, 2014, 10:28:20 PM
Bryant laughed, "Okay. Just don't do the evil laugh." It didn't sound quite right, but there was a hint of merriment in there.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on September 02, 2014, 03:18:03 PM
Post by: rachel25 on September 02, 2014, 03:18:03 PM
Ushen narrowed his eyes, and looked directly into Bryant's. "Fine, but you have been warned." Then he was back to normal, and gave Bryant a whack on the shoulder. "Come on, we must find the fair maiden, so we may show her the bedroom we threw her out of."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 02, 2014, 03:38:28 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 02, 2014, 03:38:28 PM
Bryant smiled again, and walked out. He was wondering where Arya was, but he had a hunch. "C'mon!" He called to Ushen.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on September 02, 2014, 03:52:52 PM
Post by: rachel25 on September 02, 2014, 03:52:52 PM
"lead the way, and I shall follow you, oh noble leader!" Ushen called, mock saluting several times.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on September 02, 2014, 03:57:11 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on September 02, 2014, 03:57:11 PM
OOC: DAN WHERE ARE YOU!!!! :P
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on September 02, 2014, 04:24:09 PM
Post by: rachel25 on September 02, 2014, 04:24:09 PM
OOC: On holiday to the moon. :P
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on September 02, 2014, 09:31:51 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on September 02, 2014, 09:31:51 PM
OOC: I've got so little to work with! :P BIC:
Ervoyce had to pause for a second, his work with the Torrent he kept to himself, little as it was, but nothing major had happened on the woodlander side, "Actually, we're not plotting in-depth right now, we've been mostly recovering from the raid. The vermin numbers rose recently, so dealing with that is going to be our main problem." The otters would be working on that after nightfall, a lot of vermin were superstitious, and ghostly fear was their specialty. They were expert puppeteers and actors, and there skills with "magic," were outmatched by few.
Ervoyce had to pause for a second, his work with the Torrent he kept to himself, little as it was, but nothing major had happened on the woodlander side, "Actually, we're not plotting in-depth right now, we've been mostly recovering from the raid. The vermin numbers rose recently, so dealing with that is going to be our main problem." The otters would be working on that after nightfall, a lot of vermin were superstitious, and ghostly fear was their specialty. They were expert puppeteers and actors, and there skills with "magic," were outmatched by few.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on September 02, 2014, 09:47:26 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on September 02, 2014, 09:47:26 PM
"Well then we better start plotting then," Vatra said with a small grin. A wild flower brushed up against her paw and she stopped to pick it. It was a pretty purple little thing, and she held it up in front of her nose and squinted at it she switched her focus to Ervoyce. "Purple goes good with black," She said and handed him the flower.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on September 02, 2014, 10:57:21 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on September 02, 2014, 10:57:21 PM
Ervoyce took the flower, and stopped to look at it and think. He picked a few more of the same flower and placed them all on a relatively flat rock. He un-earthed a small stone, and pulled some powder from inside his cloak. He removed the petals from the stems and started to rub them between his paws, he then placed the shredded petals on the flat rock and used the stone to grind them down even finer. He mixed the two powders and reached for the last two parts, a vial of water and a blank piece of cloth. The squirrel dribbled water onto the cloth until it was moist. He took the powder mix, and sprinkled it onto the wet cloth before picking it up and squishing it between his hands, twisting, wringing, pushing. At first plain water dripped from the bottom of his paws, but the drips started turning purple. When Ervoyce finished, he spread his work and snapped it quickly. The plain white cloth was now a dark purple. He reached for his sword, pulled it out of its' scabbard, and laid it on his knees in the same motion as he was turning to sit on the rock. The handle was black, but he unwound the binding to reveal the metal skeleton. Taking hold of the purple sword binding, he re-bound his hilt.
He held up his work for inspection, stained paws much in evidence. After a moment of peering at the final product for a few moments, he spoke, "I've wielded a sword almost since birth, it's been the thing I hold closest to my heart for years..... I think it's time I used it to remind me of the those things that matter most." He switched his attention and gaze to Vatra before a smile spread across his face.
He held up his work for inspection, stained paws much in evidence. After a moment of peering at the final product for a few moments, he spoke, "I've wielded a sword almost since birth, it's been the thing I hold closest to my heart for years..... I think it's time I used it to remind me of the those things that matter most." He switched his attention and gaze to Vatra before a smile spread across his face.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on September 03, 2014, 02:41:30 AM
Post by: Faiyloe on September 03, 2014, 02:41:30 AM
Vatra watched him curiously as he worked not sure what he was doing. She was rather surprised when he started to take the petals off the flowers and crush them but she didn't say anything. She just watched trying to figure out what he was trying to accomplish. This evaded her till the very end when he held up the finished product. Her face broke into a wide grin. "You are the only person I know who can turn a flower in to a weapon and a weapon into a sentiment," She said placing her paw on the new hilt her paw touching his.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on September 03, 2014, 04:28:51 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on September 03, 2014, 04:28:51 AM
Ervoyce chuckled slightly before answering, "Well, a sentiment requires a source. The symbol can be anything, even an object often associated with death. I wouldn't have been able to do that two seasons ago, two seasons ago I wasn't here.... Two seasons ago... I didn't have a reason for sentiment.... Two seasons ago I didn't know you." He reached with his other hand and firmly gripped Vatra's paw, "Thank you.... for giving me a reason to truly feel again."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on September 03, 2014, 04:43:29 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on September 03, 2014, 04:43:29 PM
Vatras grin softened and she looked into Ervoyces eyes and said "You taught me how not to feel. To let go of the pain and to let people in. Before you came I felt like there was nothing left for me. I lived my life in fear and isolation. Now I see the sun, the flowers and the trees, they don't mock me anymore. I have friends, I have you. This past season I have done thing that I never would have done two seasons ago. You taught me how to live again. What I was doing before was not living. You are the water for my fire," and as she finished Vatra kissed him, their first kiss for a perfect moment.
OOC: hope you don't mind that Dan thought it was about time, they both know home much they mean to each other.
OOC: hope you don't mind that Dan thought it was about time, they both know home much they mean to each other.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on September 03, 2014, 04:51:37 PM
Post by: rachel25 on September 03, 2014, 04:51:37 PM
OOC: ITS SO CUTE!
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on September 03, 2014, 06:01:05 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on September 03, 2014, 06:01:05 PM
Ervoyce was listening intently, so Vatra caught him off guard when she kissed him. Not like he hadn't given the action thought himself, but it wasn't something he'd really experienced before.... It was quite heartwarming, to say the least. He let go of Vatra's hand and put the sword back in its' sheath. Standing, he spoke, "We should probably meet up with the others if we're going to continue planning, thoughts?"
OOC: It's perfectly fine. ;) @Rachel: :P
OOC: It's perfectly fine. ;) @Rachel: :P
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on September 03, 2014, 06:05:16 PM
Post by: rachel25 on September 03, 2014, 06:05:16 PM
OOC: More like. :-* And come on! You could have put more into it than that! That wasn't a kiss! It was a brief brush of lips! DO IT PROPERLY! ((( :P))))
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on September 03, 2014, 06:16:01 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on September 03, 2014, 06:16:01 PM
OOC: *Slaps Rachel* It was my kiss not your's don't make this any more awkward than it has to be! plus I am saving the good one for latter ;)
BIC:
Vatra felt like she was glowing, She didn't want to really think about the war at the moment but it was there just the same and could not be ignored. He paw slipped back to her side and she looked back in the direction of the abbey the world was turning again, the bees where busing the birds sinning, life went on. "I suppose we should," She said pretending not to have heard his question and started back in the direction of Brockhall. She wanted to hold on the this feeling for as long as possible.
BIC:
Vatra felt like she was glowing, She didn't want to really think about the war at the moment but it was there just the same and could not be ignored. He paw slipped back to her side and she looked back in the direction of the abbey the world was turning again, the bees where busing the birds sinning, life went on. "I suppose we should," She said pretending not to have heard his question and started back in the direction of Brockhall. She wanted to hold on the this feeling for as long as possible.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on September 03, 2014, 06:18:47 PM
Post by: rachel25 on September 03, 2014, 06:18:47 PM
OOC: :P
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on September 03, 2014, 07:27:10 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on September 03, 2014, 07:27:10 PM
OOC: So we can't do much until later. Rachel, if you and Corn can finish your bit up, then we could skip to night when everyone's back together and the otters put on their, "show."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on September 03, 2014, 08:37:37 PM
Post by: rachel25 on September 03, 2014, 08:37:37 PM
OOC ok. But also i was thinking. I want the vermin to do something quite.......almost deverstaing to the woodlanders. So far i feel like the horde havent been able to really hurt the woodlanders since they took Redwall.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on September 03, 2014, 09:04:34 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on September 03, 2014, 09:04:34 PM
OOC: Can't hurt someone you can't find ;D and we should continue this in the OOC topic.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 03, 2014, 11:04:31 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 03, 2014, 11:04:31 PM
Quote from: rachel25 on September 03, 2014, 04:51:37 PMOOC: I have to say I agree. And, Faiy, let's keep this G-Rated, shall we? ((((( :P))))))
OOC: ITS SO CUTE!
BIC: "Well, guess we're off to visit a grave." Bryant said, a little sadly. It really was sad, though - All Arya did was sit and stare at the wall, eat maybe, maybe once a day, and she used fifty percent of her time by Zanga's grave. It was time for her to snap out of it.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on September 04, 2014, 12:28:21 AM
Post by: Faiyloe on September 04, 2014, 12:28:21 AM
OOC: Don't look at me! it was Rach who wanted to make it worse! Did you all have to make it such a big deal! Can't you let a girl have a RP Relationship without chewing her out. ::)
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 04, 2014, 12:40:50 AM
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 04, 2014, 12:40:50 AM
OOC Okay, Faiy. Just a bit of teasing. In fact, I have to say you're a bit braver than me. Oh, whoops! Sorry, Danny!
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on September 04, 2014, 04:20:14 PM
Post by: rachel25 on September 04, 2014, 04:20:14 PM
OOC: Yeah it was only a bit of fun. ;D
BIC: Ushen's smile disappeared, and he bit his lip. Whenever they mentioned this Zanga, he always felt awkward. He knew the guy must have been a good friend, and that it had hurt a lot when he died.
BIC: Ushen's smile disappeared, and he bit his lip. Whenever they mentioned this Zanga, he always felt awkward. He knew the guy must have been a good friend, and that it had hurt a lot when he died.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 04, 2014, 09:53:54 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 04, 2014, 09:53:54 PM
OOC Small time skip?to where they find Arya?
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on September 05, 2014, 01:04:53 PM
Post by: rachel25 on September 05, 2014, 01:04:53 PM
OOC sure.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 05, 2014, 06:35:22 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 05, 2014, 06:35:22 PM
Arya was busy re-re-re-re=arranging the flowers she had brought Zanga, when she heard pawsteps. Standing up, she looked around, and saw Brant's white fur. "Oh, hello, Bryant." /she said dully.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on September 06, 2014, 10:45:10 AM
Post by: rachel25 on September 06, 2014, 10:45:10 AM
Ushen popped up as well, beside Bryant. "Um......morning." He said rather quietly.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 06, 2014, 08:04:54 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 06, 2014, 08:04:54 PM
"Good morning, Ushen." Arya replied, still with a dull tone of voice. Bryant rolled his eyes. "Hey, Arya. . . . We have something to show you." He blurted out, grinning.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on September 07, 2014, 06:10:46 PM
Post by: rachel25 on September 07, 2014, 06:10:46 PM
"Yeah, I-ur...we fixed the whole in your bedroom." Ushen replied, hoping that was alright. Bryant, and him really should have talked this over first.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 08, 2014, 01:10:02 AM
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 08, 2014, 01:10:02 AM
"Okay. You're going to show me my bedroom floor?" Arya said, raising her eyebrows. But she shrugged. "Okay, fine." Bryant sighed in relief. He actually had finished the tiny hole, but that wasn't what he had been worried about.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on September 08, 2014, 02:35:56 PM
Post by: rachel25 on September 08, 2014, 02:35:56 PM
Ushen bit his lip, it did sound really stupid when you said it out loud. "Ok, then........come on then."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 08, 2014, 03:49:07 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 08, 2014, 03:49:07 PM
Bryant kicked Ushen's footpaw lightly, ((OOC: That alright?)) then started out, Arya beind him.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on September 08, 2014, 06:23:38 PM
Post by: rachel25 on September 08, 2014, 06:23:38 PM
Ushen kicked Bryant back, and walked beside him.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 08, 2014, 07:36:52 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 08, 2014, 07:36:52 PM
OOC Another small time skip?
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on September 08, 2014, 10:35:14 PM
Post by: rachel25 on September 08, 2014, 10:35:14 PM
OOC Sure.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 09, 2014, 03:38:10 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 09, 2014, 03:38:10 PM
Arya was wondering what was so great about her new floor that both Bryant and Ushen wanted t show it to her, when they arrived at her closed door.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on September 09, 2014, 04:28:05 PM
Post by: rachel25 on September 09, 2014, 04:28:05 PM
Ushen could hardly contain his excitement. He'd worked so hard on getting the room ready, and he really wanted Arya to like it. He reached out, and opened the door.
On each of the walls, was painted a different scene. On the first wall, was a picture of a stream running through the forest in Spring. It was extremely detailed, and looked almost real. On the second wall was painted a picnic blanket, with all sorts of lovely things to eat on it, in a woodland clearing. It was set in Summer, the trees, looked like they were swaying in the breeze. The third was an Autumn scene. Of the leaves falling off the trees, and onto the woodland floor. The fourth was a Winter scene, with snowflakes falling thick. But in the corner of the scene, was a cosy little cottage, with smoke coming out of the chimney, and a light in the window. And painted all over the ceiling, was the moon, and stars.
"Ta da!" Ushen half smiled.
On each of the walls, was painted a different scene. On the first wall, was a picture of a stream running through the forest in Spring. It was extremely detailed, and looked almost real. On the second wall was painted a picnic blanket, with all sorts of lovely things to eat on it, in a woodland clearing. It was set in Summer, the trees, looked like they were swaying in the breeze. The third was an Autumn scene. Of the leaves falling off the trees, and onto the woodland floor. The fourth was a Winter scene, with snowflakes falling thick. But in the corner of the scene, was a cosy little cottage, with smoke coming out of the chimney, and a light in the window. And painted all over the ceiling, was the moon, and stars.
"Ta da!" Ushen half smiled.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 09, 2014, 05:38:21 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 09, 2014, 05:38:21 PM
"Oh, I love it! Thank you both so much!" /Arya said, giving Bryant a quick hug, then flinging her paws around Ushen.
OOC: That okay?
OOC: That okay?
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on September 09, 2014, 05:40:07 PM
Post by: rachel25 on September 09, 2014, 05:40:07 PM
OOC: Aye.
BIC: Ushen, jumped slightly, but gave Arya a quick squeeze. "Thanks, Bryant helped fix the floor. And....what else did you do Bryant?"
BIC: Ushen, jumped slightly, but gave Arya a quick squeeze. "Thanks, Bryant helped fix the floor. And....what else did you do Bryant?"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 09, 2014, 05:43:10 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 09, 2014, 05:43:10 PM
Arya quickly let go, blushing, as Bryant rolled his eyes. "Um, i sat there, and watched you paint. Oh, and I made that." He pointed to a windchimey-looking thing.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on September 09, 2014, 05:44:27 PM
Post by: rachel25 on September 09, 2014, 05:44:27 PM
"Yes, Bryant watched, and made a thing." Ushen laughed.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 09, 2014, 05:50:00 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 09, 2014, 05:50:00 PM
"We both know that me and paint don't go together." Bryant said, smiling at Ushen.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on September 09, 2014, 05:55:50 PM
Post by: rachel25 on September 09, 2014, 05:55:50 PM
"Yeah, and me, and falling down those stairs didn't go together either." Ushen said, rubbing the back of his head where there was still a lump.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 09, 2014, 06:04:49 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 09, 2014, 06:04:49 PM
"You what?!" Arya asked, a look of surprise on her face.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on September 09, 2014, 06:07:39 PM
Post by: rachel25 on September 09, 2014, 06:07:39 PM
"Oh, yeah. I fell down the basement steps." Ushen chuckled, but then he remembered that he hadn't told anyone about the basemen, except Bryant.
OOC: Wow...............
OOC: Wow...............
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 09, 2014, 06:11:49 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 09, 2014, 06:11:49 PM
OOC: What?
BIC: Arya frowned. "You should have been more careful." She scolded.
BIC: Arya frowned. "You should have been more careful." She scolded.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on September 09, 2014, 06:15:31 PM
Post by: rachel25 on September 09, 2014, 06:15:31 PM
OOC: I dunno. :-X
BIC: "What? The door flew open, and I went flying downwards." Ushen sulked.
BIC: "What? The door flew open, and I went flying downwards." Ushen sulked.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 09, 2014, 06:19:15 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 09, 2014, 06:19:15 PM
OOC: Hit PM limit
BIC: Arya shook her heads. "Oh, well. What's done is done. I love my room." She said, smiling.
BIC: Arya shook her heads. "Oh, well. What's done is done. I love my room." She said, smiling.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on September 10, 2014, 05:18:17 PM
Post by: rachel25 on September 10, 2014, 05:18:17 PM
"Well that's good." Ushen grinned, "And at least the entire population of your Abbey thing will now know that I am not completely insane. Really, you should have seen the looks people gave me, while I was taking all the stuff out of your room."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on September 10, 2014, 08:11:02 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on September 10, 2014, 08:11:02 PM
OOC: I'm going to assume we were able to catch up with yall by now. ::) BIC:
Ervoyce heard the trio ahead and smiled. As he turned the corner he spoke, "So you finished it eh?" The dark squirrel peered around at the walls and ceiling, nodding he completed his statement, "End product is pretty good Ushen, wish I could have seen the reaction though." His smile screamed mischief, and his lean against the door frame solidified the image.
OOC: Gotta go to work, won't be back for about 6-7 hours.
Ervoyce heard the trio ahead and smiled. As he turned the corner he spoke, "So you finished it eh?" The dark squirrel peered around at the walls and ceiling, nodding he completed his statement, "End product is pretty good Ushen, wish I could have seen the reaction though." His smile screamed mischief, and his lean against the door frame solidified the image.
OOC: Gotta go to work, won't be back for about 6-7 hours.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on September 10, 2014, 10:05:10 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on September 10, 2014, 10:05:10 PM
Vatra grind at the cocky picture Ervoyce made and realized that he really had changed since he came to the abbey. Then in response to Ushens previous remark she said "Oh don't worry They don't think your crazy, They know your crazy, Did you see the looks we where getting at breakfast," She said with a huge grin at the wonderful memory "But really don't worry about it I think we are all a little nuts," She added.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 11, 2014, 01:24:22 AM
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 11, 2014, 01:24:22 AM
Arya grinned. "Only a little?" She remarked.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on September 11, 2014, 04:11:46 PM
Post by: rachel25 on September 11, 2014, 04:11:46 PM
Ushen nodded thanks to Ervoyce, and Vatra. And to Arya's last remark he commented, "I know for a fact that we're all mad. But I'm an artist, and there meant to be mad, so in that case I'm a perfectly normal artist."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 11, 2014, 08:49:35 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 11, 2014, 08:49:35 PM
"Good point." Arya said, smiling.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on September 12, 2014, 04:42:13 PM
Post by: rachel25 on September 12, 2014, 04:42:13 PM
"Yes, it is isn't it." Ushen smiled, leaning against the wall.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on September 15, 2014, 04:56:08 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on September 15, 2014, 04:56:08 PM
"Ack, who is to say whats normal, Personally I think that anyone who considers themselves normal is a wacko," Vatra said. She felt complete. For the first time in a long time she was having fun and joking around with a group of friends who truly cared about her, and she cared about them. She didn't feel the need to keep a strait face or keep her guard up. She knew that they would not hurt her and more importantly she would not hurt them. She looked at Ervoyce with a smile and then at the purple stained paws. She looked down at her own paws and noticed that they where stained as well, Purple splotches from where she had touched Ervoyces paws. She held up both paws to Ervoyce and laughed "Where both purple,"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 15, 2014, 05:40:29 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 15, 2014, 05:40:29 PM
Arya merely smiled, not going to fling herself into things, but not going to stay out of them any more, either.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on September 15, 2014, 06:16:43 PM
Post by: rachel25 on September 15, 2014, 06:16:43 PM
Ushen glanced at Arya, "Do you want any held moving your stuff back?"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on September 15, 2014, 08:37:05 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on September 15, 2014, 08:37:05 PM
When Vatra pointed out that their hands were still purple he looked at his own, "Oh......... Well, I guess I've got a purple cloak now." Ervoyce had absentmindedly crossed his arms and grabbed the sides of his cloak making dark purple scratch-like marks. He smacked his forehead, only to remember that his paws were still dyed. He spoke again, somewhat sheepishly, "Uh yeah, why don't we help Arya get her room back in order?" The print was only faint, but there were still traces of purple tracing from the top of his nose to his forehead. The dark squirrel rubbed his hands together quickly to dry and burn off enough of the dye to avoid painting anything else before he made a fool of himself.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on September 15, 2014, 09:13:18 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on September 15, 2014, 09:13:18 PM
Vatra started to giggle in little spurts that sounded like a hyperventilated hiccup due to the injured shoulder and her failed efforts to keep it from hurting. "perhaps we should wash up first, we don't want to turn Arya's room purple," Vatra said with a lopsided grin. "Don't want a purple Bryant either," She said looking that the white squirrel. The dye would show up the clearest in his fur than anyone else's.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 16, 2014, 07:50:18 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 16, 2014, 07:50:18 PM
Bryant grimaced. "Um, please no. No purple Bryant." He said, only half teasing. It would be a pain in the tail to get it out of his fur fully. (This he knew from experience.) Arya nodded to Ushen, then laughed at Ervoyce. "Oh, hahahaha, sorry, heeheehee, Ervoyce. You just, hahahaha, look a, hohoho, funny with a purple, hahaheehee, nose!" She said, trying to hold back the giggles.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on September 17, 2014, 12:27:32 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on September 17, 2014, 12:27:32 AM
Ervoyce's cheeks would've been red if one could have actually seen them. After Vatra made her comment about Bryant, he couldn't help but grin and join in, "Nah, if we were going to paint him, it'd have to be pink." She was right though, they needed to clean up properly before helping the others. He made his way to a wash basin in the fairly nearby kitchen.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on September 17, 2014, 01:11:04 AM
Post by: Faiyloe on September 17, 2014, 01:11:04 AM
Vatra could not help her self, at the thought of a pink Bryant, and fell into an uncontrolled fit of laughter "Oh haa- oh hee.. ow.. ah- oh- ow, ow" only to be stopped short by a sharp pain in her shoulder. Still unable to say anything for fear of bursting into another fit of painful giggles and trying to keep a strait face, Vatra followed the other purple squirrel to the kitchen. Once there she rinsed her paw and grabbed a bar of soap only to find it is exceedingly difficult to hold a bar of soap with only one paw. It slipped and fell into the basin. Her paw went in after it only to loose it once more. She cased the thing around in the water with growing frustration.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 17, 2014, 08:31:49 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 17, 2014, 08:31:49 PM
Bryant was horrified at the mention of tufrning him pink, but saw the funny side of it, too. Chuckling quietly, he started off for Arya's tempory room.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on September 20, 2014, 03:01:04 PM
Post by: rachel25 on September 20, 2014, 03:01:04 PM
Ushen followed after Bryant, muttering something about if they got dye on Arya's bedroom walls, he'd skin them both.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 21, 2014, 06:12:09 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 21, 2014, 06:12:09 PM
OOC: What?
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on September 21, 2014, 07:16:50 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on September 21, 2014, 07:16:50 PM
OOC: I think she meant to say Ushen followed Bryant.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 21, 2014, 08:26:15 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 21, 2014, 08:26:15 PM
OOC: Oh, okay!
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on September 22, 2014, 06:19:34 PM
Post by: rachel25 on September 22, 2014, 06:19:34 PM
OOC: *face palm* I'm just not braining at all. :P
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 23, 2014, 10:30:23 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 23, 2014, 10:30:23 PM
OOC: It's fine.
BIC: Brysant raised an eyebrow."Wouldn't that be too harsh? How about just hanging them from their toes? Or, better yet, keeping them separate for a day?" He teased. Arya shook her head, quietly following Ushen. Males could be so. . . . . Insensitive some times.
BIC: Brysant raised an eyebrow."Wouldn't that be too harsh? How about just hanging them from their toes? Or, better yet, keeping them separate for a day?" He teased. Arya shook her head, quietly following Ushen. Males could be so. . . . . Insensitive some times.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on September 23, 2014, 11:43:04 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on September 23, 2014, 11:43:04 PM
Ervoyce's paw reached into the bowl and grabbed the soap, "You look like... like you could use some, ah, help." The black squirrel was trying desperately not to laugh at Vatra faltering, but it wasn't working so well. He handed the soap to his friend, having already cleaned his hands, "Don't lose the basin now too you hear!" He made himself scarce before he hurt himself trying to contain his mirth.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on September 24, 2014, 09:04:21 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on September 24, 2014, 09:04:21 PM
Vatra took the soap and placed it next to the bowl, her paw having been cleaned mostly by the struggle. For thanks she replied "Oh I'll lose it alright, right o'er your head I will. Jus' you try chasing round a bar o' wet soap with only yer left paw, You'd be needin' help then too," Though knowing Ervoyce he was probably ambidextrous. Vatra quickly dried her paw on the towel and used her tunic to finish the job as she hurried to catch up with the squirrel calling "Get back here, you." She probably would have tried to take the bowel with her as well if she had had the use of her other arm but as things where that would have been to difficult.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on September 25, 2014, 06:26:21 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on September 25, 2014, 06:26:21 AM
"Why should I go back there when the place we're headed is in the other direction?" Ervoyce had regained control of himself.... that is until Vatra started talking about losing the soap again. He held it in long enough to make his statement, but had to lean against the wall and laugh for a minute as the entire series of events re-played through his mind. He straightened up, still smiling, "They're probably starting to wonder what's taking us so long, we should probably get going."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 25, 2014, 03:28:00 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 25, 2014, 03:28:00 PM
That was exactly what Bryant was doing. "What can they be doing doing?" He wondered out loud. Arya merely shrugged.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on September 25, 2014, 05:31:19 PM
Post by: rachel25 on September 25, 2014, 05:31:19 PM
Ushen shrugged as well, as he tried to remember how'd they moved the dresser all the way down here.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 25, 2014, 06:55:14 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 25, 2014, 06:55:14 PM
Arya was then, at the moment, going through a box that she vaguely remembered tossing junk into. Finding as piece of crumpled paper, she un-crumpled it, and went as white as a ghost, a memory flashing through her mind. . . . .
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on September 25, 2014, 08:13:16 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on September 25, 2014, 08:13:16 PM
Vatra gave him a stern look but it didn't last for long. It melted into a grin "You know you are very bad at concealing your mirth. Besides I won't really be able to do much with this sling. I'm as much use at moving furniture as a fish is at flying, and don't you go tellin' me that there are fish that fly cuz you've seen em," She said jokingly.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on September 25, 2014, 10:32:52 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on September 25, 2014, 10:32:52 PM
Ervoyce's grin grew even wider, as impossible as that seemed. He spoke with a chuckle rocking his voice, "Actually, I have indeed seen fish fly. It was awhile back, but I've seen it nonetheless. The sea otters I was with thought it was hilarious when one landed on top of my head during the night watch." He pushed off of the wall and headed towards the bedroom. The dark squirrel rounded the corner just as Arya turned pale. He held out his arm to prevent Vatra from passing, and hung just around the corner, listening intently to the conversation in the room.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 25, 2014, 11:13:40 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 25, 2014, 11:13:40 PM
Zanga laughing, teasing her about her drawing. . . . . . . Zanga encouraging her, then starting a snowball fight. . . . . . . . . The flashback continued as Arya stared at the drawing. Her old drawing, now being held by shaking paws.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on September 26, 2014, 12:42:14 AM
Post by: Faiyloe on September 26, 2014, 12:42:14 AM
"Now really, you're just goin' ta have ta show me these famed flying fishes some day. Did this fish happen to be playing a flute and dancin' a jig as well" She called after him, He rounded the corner and she came in close behind only to be stopped short by his arm. "Hey, what's tha..." She said cutting herself off when she saw and understood the look on his face. He wanted to listen in. "Shame on you," She said looking him square in the face with the severity of a woman whose caught her husband gambling again. She did not try to hid her voice but she did not try to speak loudly either, if they heard, they heard. With that she strode around him out of his way and into the bedroom.
What she saw concerned her. Arya sat on the floor by a box of various things and in her paws she held a crumpled up piece of paper. She looked like she had seen a ghost, Zanga. Perhaps she had. Vatra knelt down by here and placed her good paw on Arya's. She wanted to make her know that she was not alone. In passing she glanced at the paper and what she saw surprised her. It was a drawing of Ervoyce.
What she saw concerned her. Arya sat on the floor by a box of various things and in her paws she held a crumpled up piece of paper. She looked like she had seen a ghost, Zanga. Perhaps she had. Vatra knelt down by here and placed her good paw on Arya's. She wanted to make her know that she was not alone. In passing she glanced at the paper and what she saw surprised her. It was a drawing of Ervoyce.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on September 26, 2014, 04:21:50 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on September 26, 2014, 04:21:50 AM
Ervoyce had been about to reply when he stopped short, he wanted to know what he was getting into before he arrived as he preferred to know the problem before it became his. Sighing, he followed Vatra, but allowed her to be the only one with Arya.... Now seemed like a time for only one beast, but he listened just in case. Realizing that they could probably use some alone time, he spoke to Ushen and Bryant, "Hey guys, that dresser ain't gonna move itself, and I'm sure not carrying it by meself!" When he was sure neither of the ladies were looking, he gave the other two a stern look and flicked his head towards the door to indicate what he was trying to do.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 26, 2014, 03:37:46 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 26, 2014, 03:37:46 PM
Bryant immediately registered the signal and went over to the dresser. "Of course, Ervoyce! C'mon." He said, his eyes flicking to Arya and Vatra. Arya blinked, still staring at the paper, and realized that Vatra was next to her. She leaned towards her slightly, and started to quietly cry.
OOC: Very slight PP there, Faiy. Should I change it?
OOC: Very slight PP there, Faiy. Should I change it?
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on September 26, 2014, 05:48:33 PM
Post by: rachel25 on September 26, 2014, 05:48:33 PM
Ushen was to say the least confused. All he saw was Arya sobbing over a piece of paper, but then Ervoyce gave him, and Bryant such a look, Ushen didn't ask. He went over to the dresser, and began trying to push it.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 26, 2014, 06:01:38 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 26, 2014, 06:01:38 PM
Bryant went beside him and joined in, wondering how in the world they'd gotten it in there.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on September 26, 2014, 06:03:25 PM
Post by: rachel25 on September 26, 2014, 06:03:25 PM
"How did we ever get this in here anyway?" Ushen asked, as he strained to push the heavy thing out.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 26, 2014, 06:17:32 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 26, 2014, 06:17:32 PM
"That's just what
I was wondering./" Bryant panted, shoving against it, and noticing that it ,moved an inch. "Hey! It moved!"
I was wondering./" Bryant panted, shoving against it, and noticing that it ,moved an inch. "Hey! It moved!"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on September 26, 2014, 06:22:57 PM
Post by: rachel25 on September 26, 2014, 06:22:57 PM
"Oh brilliant! My life is fulfilled!" Ushen's dry sarcasm was obvious.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 26, 2014, 06:24:11 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 26, 2014, 06:24:11 PM
Bryant rolled his eyes and shoivde again. "Maybe if we shove together. . . . " He suggested.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on September 26, 2014, 10:49:29 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on September 26, 2014, 10:49:29 PM
Ervoyce rolled his eyes, "You two grab the side of that end, and I'll take the front of this end. With the three of us balanced out like that we should be able to get this thing in the other room fairly easily." He found a handhold across from the others, "Just don't run me over, ready? Lets go!"
OOC: I'm assuming that they're going to lift, so we could just leave the room in the next post so Corn and Faiy can do their bit here. Arya and Vatra (Who I almost referred to Corn and Faiy by :P) could have a very interesting time here alone.
OOC: I'm assuming that they're going to lift, so we could just leave the room in the next post so Corn and Faiy can do their bit here. Arya and Vatra (Who I almost referred to Corn and Faiy by :P) could have a very interesting time here alone.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on September 27, 2014, 12:25:12 AM
Post by: Faiyloe on September 27, 2014, 12:25:12 AM
Vatra knew exactly what it felt like to lose some one who you where close to. She let Arya rest her head on her good shoulder and raped her arm around her. Despite the drawing the symptoms where clear. She was grieving. She missed Zanga and she had been holding the pain in for so long. She needed to let it out before she could accept it. "It's ok, Just let it all out," She said softly under the voices of the men.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 27, 2014, 12:29:37 AM
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 27, 2014, 12:29:37 AM
Bryant found a pawhold, lifted, and waited for Ervoyce to move backward, idly wondering how many breaks they'd have to take.
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Arya started whispering between sniffles. "That was the day that we had that huge snowball fight, and you blew up at me. Remember? It started when Zanga was teasing me, hten trying to give me 'love advice', and tried to get me to talk to Ervoyce, so he threw a snowball at him." She whispered, before drawing a paw across her eyes.
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Arya started whispering between sniffles. "That was the day that we had that huge snowball fight, and you blew up at me. Remember? It started when Zanga was teasing me, hten trying to give me 'love advice', and tried to get me to talk to Ervoyce, so he threw a snowball at him." She whispered, before drawing a paw across her eyes.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on September 27, 2014, 12:37:45 AM
Post by: Faiyloe on September 27, 2014, 12:37:45 AM
A small grin crossed Vatra's face at the memory. How could she forget that day. She now realized that Arya had had a crush on Ervoyce. She felt a bit awkward, she had not tried it had just happened, She had gotten the best man in the world that day, her Ervoyce, and left Arya hanging, but she knew that this was not about that. This was about Zanga. "I understand," She said softly.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on September 27, 2014, 12:44:48 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on September 27, 2014, 12:44:48 AM
OOC: I apologize, but I'm going to PP this part out a bit just to get us out of the room if that's okay with y'all. BIC:
The dresser now lifted, he backed out quickly. The strain started to get to unbearable, so he warned the others as he slowed and lowered the furniture, "I'm slowing down, lets put 'er down here before we take it the rest of the way." They were well past half-way, the rooms being fairly close to each other. Ushen had seemed somewhat confused, and that was reasonable considering his lack of time spent with the others, "There have been events in the past that would give me reason to believe that those two should be left alone for now. We shouldn't go back for awhile, and when we do, it should be with caution." He leaned against the dresser, half resting, but more so contemplating what they might be talki....... No, he had to refuse curiosity. Whatever happened was between Arya and Vatra unless they, and only they, chose to speak about whatever was happening.
The dresser now lifted, he backed out quickly. The strain started to get to unbearable, so he warned the others as he slowed and lowered the furniture, "I'm slowing down, lets put 'er down here before we take it the rest of the way." They were well past half-way, the rooms being fairly close to each other. Ushen had seemed somewhat confused, and that was reasonable considering his lack of time spent with the others, "There have been events in the past that would give me reason to believe that those two should be left alone for now. We shouldn't go back for awhile, and when we do, it should be with caution." He leaned against the dresser, half resting, but more so contemplating what they might be talki....... No, he had to refuse curiosity. Whatever happened was between Arya and Vatra unless they, and only they, chose to speak about whatever was happening.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 27, 2014, 01:07:21 AM
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 27, 2014, 01:07:21 AM
OOC: Fine by me.
BIC: "Vatra, do you really?" She sniffed, remembering the grin on Zanga's face when he'd tossed that snowball.
BIC: "Vatra, do you really?" She sniffed, remembering the grin on Zanga's face when he'd tossed that snowball.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on September 27, 2014, 05:14:02 AM
Post by: Faiyloe on September 27, 2014, 05:14:02 AM
"Yes, I know what it feels like to lose someone close to you. It was a very long time before I got over it and it still hurts when I think about him... but I didn't have friends to help me get threw it like you do," Vatra said.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on September 30, 2014, 05:14:32 PM
Post by: rachel25 on September 30, 2014, 05:14:32 PM
"Oh, ok." Ushen bite his lip. He felt like he had trespassed into a situation where he had no right to be.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 30, 2014, 06:21:39 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on September 30, 2014, 06:21:39 PM
Arya started crying quietly again; Zanga had really been her best friend.
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Bryant coughed quietly, feeling just as awkward as Ushen. After all, he hadn't been at the Abbey, either.
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Bryant coughed quietly, feeling just as awkward as Ushen. After all, he hadn't been at the Abbey, either.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on October 01, 2014, 12:36:32 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on October 01, 2014, 12:36:32 AM
OOC: I talked to Corn about this already just so y'all knows.
Ervoyce had been staring into the wall opposite the one he was leaning on, thinking hard about the past two seasons. He remembered the snow, the vermin assaults, the conversations with the Redwallers.... But there was one conversation he couldn't push from his mind....... And that was one he had with Russina. The squirrel thought long and hard, closing his eyes and breathing deeply. After taking a moment to organize his thoughts, he stood up straight, "You two stay here, my gut's been shouting at me about some.... personal things... I think it best that Vatra and I handle this both together, and alone."
He walked slowly back to the room, refusing his ears the right to pick up anything more than enough to confirm that it would be okay for him to approach. He walked silently up to the pair, and crouched down beside them. He wrapped his arms around Arya, reaching Vatra on the other side just barely. He waited a moment before speaking quietly, "I don't know completely what's going through your mind to cause you this grief, but I know enough to understand..... And something the Abbess told me a long time ago makes me think that I've left something that I should have supported long behind me. The nice thing about that which is broken, is that it can be fixed, even made better than it was before.... I know how much Zanga meant to you, and how alone you must have felt afterword.... But I want you to know, that as little as it may appear so at times, we're here for you..... all of us.... we're all here for you.... Please, don't ever forget that... We need you." He squeezed harder as his heart went out to his friend, she had to know that they cared..... that he cared.
Ervoyce had been staring into the wall opposite the one he was leaning on, thinking hard about the past two seasons. He remembered the snow, the vermin assaults, the conversations with the Redwallers.... But there was one conversation he couldn't push from his mind....... And that was one he had with Russina. The squirrel thought long and hard, closing his eyes and breathing deeply. After taking a moment to organize his thoughts, he stood up straight, "You two stay here, my gut's been shouting at me about some.... personal things... I think it best that Vatra and I handle this both together, and alone."
He walked slowly back to the room, refusing his ears the right to pick up anything more than enough to confirm that it would be okay for him to approach. He walked silently up to the pair, and crouched down beside them. He wrapped his arms around Arya, reaching Vatra on the other side just barely. He waited a moment before speaking quietly, "I don't know completely what's going through your mind to cause you this grief, but I know enough to understand..... And something the Abbess told me a long time ago makes me think that I've left something that I should have supported long behind me. The nice thing about that which is broken, is that it can be fixed, even made better than it was before.... I know how much Zanga meant to you, and how alone you must have felt afterword.... But I want you to know, that as little as it may appear so at times, we're here for you..... all of us.... we're all here for you.... Please, don't ever forget that... We need you." He squeezed harder as his heart went out to his friend, she had to know that they cared..... that he cared.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on October 02, 2014, 06:29:35 PM
Post by: rachel25 on October 02, 2014, 06:29:35 PM
Ushen watched Ervoyce go back, and turned to Bryant. "One, this is really awkward. Two, I don't have the faintest idea how we're gonna move this thing without him."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on October 03, 2014, 12:55:05 AM
Post by: Cornflower MM on October 03, 2014, 12:55:05 AM
"One, this is no less awkward for me, and two, I have no idea either, unless we get more help, which would be embarrassing." Bryant replied, chewing on his bottom lip as he watched Ervoyce walk off.
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At that, Arya started bawling. "S-s-sometimes, it doesn't f-f-f-f-eel that way." She sobbed out, telling the truth, no longer hiding what she had felt over the past season.
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At that, Arya started bawling. "S-s-sometimes, it doesn't f-f-f-f-eel that way." She sobbed out, telling the truth, no longer hiding what she had felt over the past season.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on October 03, 2014, 05:57:57 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on October 03, 2014, 05:57:57 AM
There wasn't much more Ervoyce could say, but he squeezed as hard as he dared lest he injure his friend. He searched and searched, trying desperately to find the words to comfort Arya, but they escaped his grasp. He was failing, and it was simply because he'd been too blind to see what was happening right under his nose..... That was it... He'd only recently become a part of this life recently, so much different from his former ways. He was so caught up in joyous elements of it that he was struggling with all the new emotions and feelings..... But that was all over now, "I've been aloof my friend, a tad distracted by recent... events. Please, you must know that we never stopped caring about you. Best I know, none of us ever plans on stopping either... Arya..... Would you like to join us again? If so, could you hold out your hand?" The dark squirrel had gotten an idea.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on October 03, 2014, 03:28:14 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on October 03, 2014, 03:28:14 PM
Arya thought for a moment, then extended her paw, casting a glance at Vatra, to see if she knew anything about this.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on October 03, 2014, 04:49:24 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on October 03, 2014, 04:49:24 PM
Ervoyce opened his eyes, smiled, and dropped one of his paws. He reached into his cloak and wet the paw a little from the same vial as earlier before reaching behind himself and rubbing something. He spoke softly as he continued, "You know, Vatra and I came in all messy... Yet neither of us explained just why. We were outside talking, and she handed me a flower. Now this flower was purple, and she said that she thought it went well with black... So, I used the petals to dye my sword binding." He suddenly stopped rubbing whatever it was and grasped Arya's paw firmly and squeezed like he would never let go, "I decided it was going to be a reminder and a symbol of all the things I hold dear," he released her hand to reveal a very faint purple print, "Anytime I hold my sword, which is often..... It'll be like I'm still squeezing your paw." He continued hugging her again, "I can't possibly let you go now."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on October 03, 2014, 05:16:08 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on October 03, 2014, 05:16:08 PM
Arya smiled through hrtears,not knowing what to say.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on October 04, 2014, 12:53:06 AM
Post by: Faiyloe on October 04, 2014, 12:53:06 AM
Vatra felt awkward. She no longer knew what to say so she just let Ervoyce talk. He was much better at this than she was. When he had finished Vatra gave a little smile glad that Arya was felling better but underneath this another feeling was creeping up in her stomach and it was not a nice feeling at all. This disturbed here and she let her smile drop for a second. She had felt envy and she didn't like it at all.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on October 04, 2014, 02:08:31 PM
Post by: rachel25 on October 04, 2014, 02:08:31 PM
Ushen sighed, and leaned against the dresser. He then slide down to the floor, his back still resting against the dresser. "I feel like I've just landed on another planet. Its a fact that I'm not good with people, and I'm now sitting in the middle of a terrible situation and there's nothing I can do. I tried to be nice to her, I really did. But it still hasn't seemed to have worked. I don't know what to do!"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on October 04, 2014, 03:41:53 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on October 04, 2014, 03:41:53 PM
Bryhant sat down also. "Hey, Ushen, it's not your fault. Did you see her after she took a look at those walls? It was that piece of paper." He comforted.
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Arya sniffed again. "Ervoyce, I know that we'll never in a million seasons have anything more than a friendship. I have eyes in my head, after all. I see what you and Vatra have. Frankly, I'm a little jealous, since I figure that I won't ever have anything like it. Vatra, you're so very lucky.
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Arya sniffed again. "Ervoyce, I know that we'll never in a million seasons have anything more than a friendship. I have eyes in my head, after all. I see what you and Vatra have. Frankly, I'm a little jealous, since I figure that I won't ever have anything like it. Vatra, you're so very lucky.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on October 04, 2014, 04:29:34 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on October 04, 2014, 04:29:34 PM
Suddenly the awful feeling was doused and she was glad. It was replaced by a joy and a friendship and Vatra gave Arya a big hug. If not an awkward one due to her sling.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on October 04, 2014, 08:26:07 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on October 04, 2014, 08:26:07 PM
Now it was Ervoyce's turn to feel awkward, his face turned so red you could almost see it through his dark fur. Still, there literally wasn't anything he could say. All that aside, at least Arya was feeling better, and he had been reminded that he had a lot of things to take care of that he'd been neglecting.
Darkness was setting in, the two otters checked over their handiwork one last time, looked at each other, nodded, and dispersed to their stations.
Darkness was setting in, the two otters checked over their handiwork one last time, looked at each other, nodded, and dispersed to their stations.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on October 05, 2014, 12:51:15 AM
Post by: Faiyloe on October 05, 2014, 12:51:15 AM
OOC: Time jump to to night I guess. Now would be a good time to incorporate our vermin.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on October 05, 2014, 04:01:33 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on October 05, 2014, 04:01:33 PM
OOC: Oh, cruddy. Forgot about that. But, yeah, a time skip sounds marvelous.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on October 05, 2014, 06:10:45 PM
Post by: rachel25 on October 05, 2014, 06:10:45 PM
OOC: Marvel? WHERE!?! ((((( :P))))) Yeah, a time skip does sound good.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on October 07, 2014, 11:53:41 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on October 07, 2014, 11:53:41 PM
OOC: Okay. . . .Who wants to do it?
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on October 08, 2014, 09:06:30 AM
Post by: rachel25 on October 08, 2014, 09:06:30 AM
OOC I can't. I don't have the time.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on October 10, 2014, 06:31:04 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on October 10, 2014, 06:31:04 PM
OOC: Okay. Hey, Danny! I don't wanna mess up anything you're planning!
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on October 21, 2014, 02:08:47 PM
Post by: rachel25 on October 21, 2014, 02:08:47 PM
OOC guys?
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on October 21, 2014, 02:25:13 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on October 21, 2014, 02:25:13 PM
OOC: Um I guess it is my job to start the time jump... I'll do that tonight :-\ Sorry. :P Dan (Almost called you Ervoyce) What do you think about Vatra and Ervoyce getting into a couples argument about weather or not Vatra should go with them in her condition still recovering and all.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on October 22, 2014, 05:09:02 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on October 22, 2014, 05:09:02 AM
OOC: Ervoyce isn't going, nobody else even knows. The otters are doing this secretly under his guidance. I'll try to post soon, been kinda busy.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on October 25, 2014, 04:49:34 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on October 25, 2014, 04:49:34 PM
OOC: Oooookay. *Waits patiently for time skip*
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on November 03, 2014, 04:30:34 PM
Post by: rachel25 on November 03, 2014, 04:30:34 PM
OOC: So.........what's going on here?
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on November 03, 2014, 04:49:38 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on November 03, 2014, 04:49:38 PM
OOC: Everyone's waiting for me to post as the otters. Having some trouble if you couldn't tell. BIC:
"Whooo Dares to take Redwall from its' keepers!? Show your sniveling hides, lest the curse be worse for the lot of you!" There was a billow of smoke accompanied soon after by a rising bonfire out on the path in front of the main gate. The flaring light revealed a shadowy, cloaked figure standing between the gate and the blaze. With all features hidden by light's absence, it spoke again, "You have made a foolish mistake, staying at this Abbey against the wishes of its' caretakers!" An arrow from the walltop went through the figure, who slowly tilted its' hood down to look at the hole, "You just sealed your fate, vile creature." The apparition pointed a robe-like sleeve at the petrified beast who had fired at him, "You... shall..... BURN!"
The otter working the puppet allowed herself a snigger, superstition was such a powerful weapon! Her male twin's turn was up, being the one charged with making these curses come to life.
The ghastly figures hand fell to its' side once again as the flames from the fire seemingly flared out toward the gate, spiraling into the wooden structure, and some almost reaching the guards on the wall. The main gate erupted in a sheet of flame as the demonic aggressor finished speaking, "Leave now! Before my wrath is turned to the rest of you!" Both the bonfire and the gate flared in a horrific green hue before dispersing in one last puff of smoke. By the time it cleared, the path was cleared, but there was a jagged, scorched "x" with a background of wood ash on the front of the still standing gate.... As well as the archer rat with a molten rock stuck several inches into his skull, struck down midst the confusion to round out the act.
The otter's work was complete, they packed up and made their way back to camp.
OOC: I assume that using one vermin for flow purposes is okay? Also, sorry for the really long wait, I've been a little busy, really want to get this going again.
"Whooo Dares to take Redwall from its' keepers!? Show your sniveling hides, lest the curse be worse for the lot of you!" There was a billow of smoke accompanied soon after by a rising bonfire out on the path in front of the main gate. The flaring light revealed a shadowy, cloaked figure standing between the gate and the blaze. With all features hidden by light's absence, it spoke again, "You have made a foolish mistake, staying at this Abbey against the wishes of its' caretakers!" An arrow from the walltop went through the figure, who slowly tilted its' hood down to look at the hole, "You just sealed your fate, vile creature." The apparition pointed a robe-like sleeve at the petrified beast who had fired at him, "You... shall..... BURN!"
The otter working the puppet allowed herself a snigger, superstition was such a powerful weapon! Her male twin's turn was up, being the one charged with making these curses come to life.
The ghastly figures hand fell to its' side once again as the flames from the fire seemingly flared out toward the gate, spiraling into the wooden structure, and some almost reaching the guards on the wall. The main gate erupted in a sheet of flame as the demonic aggressor finished speaking, "Leave now! Before my wrath is turned to the rest of you!" Both the bonfire and the gate flared in a horrific green hue before dispersing in one last puff of smoke. By the time it cleared, the path was cleared, but there was a jagged, scorched "x" with a background of wood ash on the front of the still standing gate.... As well as the archer rat with a molten rock stuck several inches into his skull, struck down midst the confusion to round out the act.
The otter's work was complete, they packed up and made their way back to camp.
OOC: I assume that using one vermin for flow purposes is okay? Also, sorry for the really long wait, I've been a little busy, really want to get this going again.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on November 03, 2014, 09:27:31 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on November 03, 2014, 09:27:31 PM
Feragat stared wide eyed at the x in the gate unable to tare his gaze away his knees shaking and his paws unable to grip the trigger of his crossbow. He staggered back a few paces then turned and ran. He was not going to stick around to meet the same fat as the rat.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on November 03, 2014, 10:10:53 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on November 03, 2014, 10:10:53 PM
After the furniture had been taken care of, Ervoyce had excused himself for, "A breath of fresh air." Now outside, he savored what he could only imagine the twins doing to the poor vermin as the orange hue flared out in a final blue/green burst. His eyes dilated as he faintly caught a few varying cries of anguish or fear coming from the abbey. His hate for the vermin had consistently grown stronger, especially toward the weasel that had caused such enormous amounts of pain for his friends, "Burn.... Burn, feel the pain.... feel it tear you to pieces as death dances around playfully..... But save the killer for me....... He's mine." The squirrel had lost himself in his whisperings, the headache from earlier returning, and a dark brooding overcame him as he anxiously awaited the time when he would finally come face-to-face with the weasel.... The one that hurt his friends....... The one that killed Zanga!
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on November 03, 2014, 10:19:02 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on November 03, 2014, 10:19:02 PM
Vatra was outside as well trying to avoid the infirmary keepers clutches when she saw Ervoyce, standing with his back to her, facing the direction of the abbey. She decided to try and creep up behind him knowing that he would probably realize she was there before she even got close but he didn't. Worry crept into her heart and she stopped an arms length away from him straitened up and said softly "You ok?"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on November 03, 2014, 10:32:51 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on November 03, 2014, 10:32:51 PM
Ervoyce's entire body twitched as one, caught off guard by Vatra's voice. He shook himself, waking himself from the glazed-over trance state he had been in. He scrunched his eyes a couple times, blinking away traces of pain and daze, as well as rubbing his forehead quickly before responding and turning, "Hmmm? Oh, yeah, just a bit of a headache 'tis all. All this running around can make one dizzy. You know?"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on November 03, 2014, 10:45:32 PM
Post by: rachel25 on November 03, 2014, 10:45:32 PM
OOC Just so you know Dan, Raphael is a weasel. ;) BIC Raphael came running out of the abbey when he heard loud voices. He rushed up onto the walltop, bow ready. He swore when he saw the ash and the X, and the dead rat. "Superstious fool, he deserved it." He muttered, kicking the body out of the way as he strode along the walltop.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on November 03, 2014, 10:51:37 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on November 03, 2014, 10:51:37 PM
A grin spread over Vatra's face as she reached for Ervoyce's paw "Oh do I ever, You should try waking up from a bloodwrath sometime, at times it can feel like you where eaten alive by a giant eel and then spit back out again," She allowed her self a soft chuckle followed by a wince as her solder throbbed. She looked back at the black squirrel and said 'what happened to you who where you before you came here? Some times I can see some one very different then the squirrel I know behind those eyes,"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on November 04, 2014, 01:10:04 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on November 04, 2014, 01:10:04 AM
OOC: I could've sworn he was a ferret. ::) BIC:
Ervoyce couldn't help but cringe visibly when Vatra talked about waking up from bloodwrath, he knew more about it than he'd care to. When she asked about his past his heart skipped a beat. His outer shell remained calm, but his gut was unsettled. Still, he couldn't hold his silence for very long, lest, she get suspicious, "There's not much to tell really, I was born and raised to fight in the North. I started to wander to satisfy my boredom, though there always seemed to be some hidden reason for my travels that I could never pin-point... The Redwaller's certainly have changed me, I always looked out for others, but I used to be far less accepting, and a bit more aggressive." He couldn't help but chastise himself, "A bit? THAT'S the understatement to end all understatements."
Ervoyce couldn't help but cringe visibly when Vatra talked about waking up from bloodwrath, he knew more about it than he'd care to. When she asked about his past his heart skipped a beat. His outer shell remained calm, but his gut was unsettled. Still, he couldn't hold his silence for very long, lest, she get suspicious, "There's not much to tell really, I was born and raised to fight in the North. I started to wander to satisfy my boredom, though there always seemed to be some hidden reason for my travels that I could never pin-point... The Redwaller's certainly have changed me, I always looked out for others, but I used to be far less accepting, and a bit more aggressive." He couldn't help but chastise himself, "A bit? THAT'S the understatement to end all understatements."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on November 04, 2014, 02:01:23 AM
Post by: Faiyloe on November 04, 2014, 02:01:23 AM
"Perhaps that makes us perfect for each other. You keep me sane, you keep me from killing everyone. For the first time in a long time I actually have real friends ones that I can joke around with. Friends that are not afraid of what I might do if I lose control. You helped me to see that I could still love, that I was no monster. You have changed too. When I first met you all I could see where the walls that you put up. Walls of perfection and marble, silent cold and beautiful but unable to feel. You have let your walls down, you have shared with me something wonderful. We make an odd pare. A beast who suppresses there felling's and one that cant control them. Maybe that is why we are so perfect for each other," Vatra said resting her head on his shoulder her paw held in his.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on November 04, 2014, 02:29:22 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on November 04, 2014, 02:29:22 AM
A smile snuck its' way onto the rustic squirrel's face, Vatra had really learned just how to talk to him. Ervoyce's smile wrinkled slightly, he was worried... Worried that his demons were coming back for him...... Worried that those whom he loved so much, would despise the evil within. Everybeast had their dark side, he knew this to be fact, but he had yet to meet another that was quite like himself. Then again, it was probably best not to think about it right now. He gently rested his head against Vatra's, and wrapped his left arm around her shoulder, "A more confusing pair there never was." He savored this moment, who knew if he'd have another?
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on November 04, 2014, 03:19:10 AM
Post by: Faiyloe on November 04, 2014, 03:19:10 AM
Vatra relaxed and let out a contented sigh. "Thankyou," She said softly. She had finally found the missing piece, sure she was fractured but she was finally whole again. She could heal.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on November 04, 2014, 01:37:33 PM
Post by: rachel25 on November 04, 2014, 01:37:33 PM
Jantar was in a dark room with all the curtains shut. She sat cross-legged on the floor mumbling to herself. The only light in the room came from a small scented candle in front of her. "The time of destruction draws near." She muttered, eyes closed, "But it is still unclear as to whom will be destroyed. I see the shadows of two warriors, both strong and skilled. They are sworn enemies, destined to destroy the other. But it is unclear as to whom will survive. I see the tears of young maidens, a steady river of saddness. Soon, soon all will come to light. Soon."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on December 20, 2014, 04:23:39 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on December 20, 2014, 04:23:39 PM
OOC: I figured I'd get this back at the top of the page seeing as we're ready to roll again. Also, nice lead in Rachel, seeing as you and I actually know what's going to happen when we engage. ;D >:D
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on December 22, 2014, 06:03:57 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on December 22, 2014, 06:03:57 AM
OOC: Apologies for double, ready to keep going now. BIC:
Ervoyce's brooding and happiness were fighting a grotesque war on his face which, thankfully, was out of Vatra's line of sight. Shoving away his secret once again, his positive side was restored. He had started rubbing her shoulder, and continued to do so as he buried his head in the fur on top of his friend's head and kissed it. He let a moment more pass before standing once again, "I fear our time here has to be cut short, I heard tell of shrews nearby. By the description given, they're Guosim, which means they're also our allies. My hope is that they're aware of our situation and came with the intention of helping, if not. Well, I'll ask anyway... You wanna come?"
Ervoyce's brooding and happiness were fighting a grotesque war on his face which, thankfully, was out of Vatra's line of sight. Shoving away his secret once again, his positive side was restored. He had started rubbing her shoulder, and continued to do so as he buried his head in the fur on top of his friend's head and kissed it. He let a moment more pass before standing once again, "I fear our time here has to be cut short, I heard tell of shrews nearby. By the description given, they're Guosim, which means they're also our allies. My hope is that they're aware of our situation and came with the intention of helping, if not. Well, I'll ask anyway... You wanna come?"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on December 22, 2014, 06:33:46 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on December 22, 2014, 06:33:46 PM
Vatra lifted her head and gave a content, sleepy smile. "Sure, I met them once before when they came and visited the abbey. fierce argumentative little things," She pause contemplating the event and then continued "I ended up getting into a fight with one of them and we both ended up in the pond. I had to be dragged out and restrained by two full gown otters or else I probably would have strangled him," She giggled a little at the memory "I think I'll be better able to restrain my self now. though I doubt that he will be very pleased to see me,"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on December 22, 2014, 11:01:01 PM
Post by: rachel25 on December 22, 2014, 11:01:01 PM
OOC Ok sorry if this isn't entirly accurate. Its late and I can't really remember what had happened. BIC: Raphael found himself in Great Hall standing on a table trying to calm down the horde. They're all hopeless, superstious idiots! He thought to himself as he yelled for order. He didn't even know why it was him having to do this. Where was Jantar?
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on December 26, 2014, 05:17:40 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on December 26, 2014, 05:17:40 AM
Ervoyce chuckled, "Well lets not find him then!" After assisting Vatra to her feet, and letting both groups where they were headed, he set out with his friend to find the shrews. Every ally would be needed for this fight, instinct told him all would be decided very soon... And his growing darkness purred at the thought.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on December 26, 2014, 05:42:02 AM
Post by: Faiyloe on December 26, 2014, 05:42:02 AM
"That's a good idea, lets try to avoid him" Vatra said with a grin. "This will all be over soon and then we will be free to go see the world, You can show me those flying fish you told me about,"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on December 26, 2014, 03:14:55 PM
Post by: rachel25 on December 26, 2014, 03:14:55 PM
OOC I don't really know what to do. No one's posting as their vermin characters.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on December 26, 2014, 03:25:54 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on December 26, 2014, 03:25:54 PM
"Et wus a real an honest ghost ah tell yer! Ah seen et wit me own two peepers," Feragat shouted.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on December 26, 2014, 03:31:55 PM
Post by: rachel25 on December 26, 2014, 03:31:55 PM
Raphael turned on him, his face furious, "There are no such things as ghosts you idiot! Its just the woodlanders scarying you. And its seemed to have worked. Your all pathetic!"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on December 26, 2014, 03:38:05 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on December 26, 2014, 03:38:05 PM
"ets not not just that! Yeve seen that tapestry, the one wit the mouse. Et gives meh that creeps. No matter where ye stand et's always lookin' right at ye! I heard tell of a ghost mouse, et alus meant death and defeat when et appeared!" He said
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on December 26, 2014, 03:41:43 PM
Post by: rachel25 on December 26, 2014, 03:41:43 PM
Raphael was fighting with himself not to put an arrow into the fool. "You shouldn't believe everything you hear. And if the tapestry 'creeps you out' just burn the **** thing!"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on December 26, 2014, 03:57:49 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on December 26, 2014, 03:57:49 PM
A sly grin crept over the ferrets face, he liked that idea. atleat he did till a rat piped up "But tat might make 'im mad!" The grin was gone.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on December 27, 2014, 10:08:41 AM
Post by: rachel25 on December 27, 2014, 10:08:41 AM
Raphael was on the verge of starting to kill people when Jantar came down the stairs. She looked freaky in full seer garb. "Something terrible is going to happen!" she wailed.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on December 27, 2014, 03:28:48 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on December 27, 2014, 03:28:48 PM
The crowd of vermin all started talking at once,
"See ah wus righ!"
"Wear all gona die 'ere,"
"Ets the mouse et is!"
"See ah wus righ!"
"Wear all gona die 'ere,"
"Ets the mouse et is!"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on December 28, 2014, 01:51:57 PM
Post by: rachel25 on December 28, 2014, 01:51:57 PM
Raphael snarled and leapt off the table. He grabbed hold of the two nearest vermin and banged their heads together, hard. He then pushed past the rest and marched over to Matrin's tapestry. "YOUR ALL USLESS AND PATHETIC!" He screeched. He then grabbed a lighted torch from it hanger on the wall and lit the tapestry. It seemed Jantar had gone out of her mind and he was now incharge. But he couldn't lead this rable. No, he was going to have to ask a favour of an old friend he didn't live to far from here. Now those were real warriors.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on December 28, 2014, 06:47:51 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on December 28, 2014, 06:47:51 PM
OOC: Rach! You can't just burn Martian's tapestry! :-\
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on December 29, 2014, 01:02:02 AM
Post by: Cornflower MM on December 29, 2014, 01:02:02 AM
OOC: *Is having a heart attack* Rachel, what are you doing?!
Also, I don't know what to do.
Also, I don't know what to do.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on December 29, 2014, 11:22:40 PM
Post by: rachel25 on December 29, 2014, 11:22:40 PM
Raphael stormed off towards the stairs. But just then the tapestry really got burning. Jantar screeched and ran over to it. Grabbing a bowl of water off the table as she did. She flung the water onto the flames and pulled at the tapestry until she had ripped it off the wall. She then stamped on the remaining flames until the fire was out. But the tapestry had been badly burned, parts of it gone complelty. Jantar fell it her knees wailing and sobbing "YOU'VE DOOMED US ALL!" Raphael was half way up the stairs, upon hearing her words he turned round and shouted. "IT IS ONLY A WORTHLESS PIECE OF CLOTH! And anyway it means something to those woodlanders. It will break their spirit to know their precious tapestry is ruined." Raphael then pointed at three vermin the crowd "You three. Drag it outside and throw it in the woods. I want the woodlanders to find it."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on January 27, 2015, 02:20:24 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on January 27, 2015, 02:20:24 AM
Ervoyce shook paws with the chieftain. The guosim, small as they were, would fight for the woodlanders. He gave them the directions to Brockhall before making his way into the forest again. Without turning to check, he spoke to Vatra, "Quite interesting beasts, these shrews hmm?"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on January 27, 2015, 03:37:47 AM
Post by: Faiyloe on January 27, 2015, 03:37:47 AM
Vatra didn't answer. Mostly because she hadn't heard him. She was across the clearing near the river by one of the long boats there where a pare of shrews sitting in it and one of them had said something that had gotten under Vatra's skin. She let out a deep growl and turned of the entire longboat over, dumping the two shrews into the water.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on January 28, 2015, 10:33:32 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on January 28, 2015, 10:33:32 PM
OOC: Hi? *Waits for Rach*
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on February 27, 2015, 05:47:40 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on February 27, 2015, 05:47:40 PM
OOC: *Bumps hopefully* I know Rachy is gone, but I love this RP. . . . . . Can we try and continue, please?
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on March 08, 2015, 06:31:57 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on March 08, 2015, 06:31:57 AM
OOC: I haven't given up, but we sure do have a hole to fill. Anyone got any ideas for where to continue? Also, Faiy, could you take control of Jantar, I'll take Raphael, and Corn, do you mind controlling.... Um, the other squirrel. :P
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on March 08, 2015, 03:44:45 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on March 08, 2015, 03:44:45 PM
OOC: Is that ok with Rachel? I would hate to just commandeer her characters like that. She may be able to post more in the summer.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on March 08, 2015, 03:58:07 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on March 08, 2015, 03:58:07 PM
OOC: I can ask, and we can always give them back, right?
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on March 08, 2015, 04:12:59 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on March 08, 2015, 04:12:59 PM
OOC: Well there is a point of no return.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on March 11, 2015, 05:19:50 PM
Post by: rachel25 on March 11, 2015, 05:19:50 PM
OOC Hey guys, just dropping in. It's fine, take whoever you like, I only ask that you try to keep the characters as close to as I had them as you can. Apart from that, go wild! :)
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on March 17, 2015, 10:53:45 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on March 17, 2015, 10:53:45 PM
OOC: Okay, Rachy. :)
*Coughs* Um, Danny, is it okay if I take someone other than Ushen? I'm sorry for asking, it's just. . . . I really don't want to play the character who is more than likely going be interacting the most with Arya for quite some time. *Blushes* I'm sorry again, I know my reason is really selfish. . . .
*Coughs* Um, Danny, is it okay if I take someone other than Ushen? I'm sorry for asking, it's just. . . . I really don't want to play the character who is more than likely going be interacting the most with Arya for quite some time. *Blushes* I'm sorry again, I know my reason is really selfish. . . .
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on March 17, 2015, 11:25:59 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on March 17, 2015, 11:25:59 PM
OOC: I would take it but I don't think that I could balance a second romance. I will take Jantar though.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on March 18, 2015, 02:58:19 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on March 18, 2015, 02:58:19 AM
OOC: I was naming those characters due to certain plot devices that are incoming. Pretty soon here, some things are going to happen that would best suit certain people using certain characters. I could take Ushen, but I wouldn't have any connection to his character what so ever (which would result in poor quality posts).
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on March 18, 2015, 01:49:40 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on March 18, 2015, 01:49:40 PM
OOC: Okay, sure. It's not really a big deal, anyways.
BIC: Arya was walking, yet again, in the direction of Zanga's grave. But this time, it was more of a habit. Plus she really needed a place to think - Why not there?
BIC: Arya was walking, yet again, in the direction of Zanga's grave. But this time, it was more of a habit. Plus she really needed a place to think - Why not there?
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on March 30, 2015, 08:28:47 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on March 30, 2015, 08:28:47 PM
Ervoyce rolled his eyes at Vatra, "Come on you naughty nut, best get back to Brockhall before they try to start debatin' with you." He didn't wait for an answer, and the shrews had been informed and would follow after they had secured their boats, so he took off as fast as he could, "Last one there has to...... um.... I dunno."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on March 31, 2015, 12:01:26 AM
Post by: Faiyloe on March 31, 2015, 12:01:26 AM
Vatra looked at the boat and watched as the two shrews came up sputtering, and to there surprise and to her own, she let out a grin and turning on her heel she ran after Ervoyce.
"Has to make the other dinner!" She whooped finishing for him. "Ah hope you know how t'cook!" She shouted.
"Has to make the other dinner!" She whooped finishing for him. "Ah hope you know how t'cook!" She shouted.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on March 31, 2015, 12:58:13 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on March 31, 2015, 12:58:13 AM
OOC: A bit of PP, making assumptions here to keep post flow.
Ervoyce broke out his own grin, "I make a pretty mean soup, but you're not tasting it tonight!" With his parting shot he leaped into the trees where the real race would take place. Not long after, Brockhall could just about be seen, though he'd lost sight of Vatra. He was getting pretty close, when the feeling came back. The black furred squirrel missed his mark and hit the dirt. He clutched his forehead, not because of the landing, but because of the headache, which was far worse. He grimaced, trying to take his mind off it... As the pain subsided, he got up, and finished the trek on foot. A moment later, he was at the tree, and Vatra sure looked impatient. Even so, he arrived with a smirk firmly planted on his face.
Ervoyce broke out his own grin, "I make a pretty mean soup, but you're not tasting it tonight!" With his parting shot he leaped into the trees where the real race would take place. Not long after, Brockhall could just about be seen, though he'd lost sight of Vatra. He was getting pretty close, when the feeling came back. The black furred squirrel missed his mark and hit the dirt. He clutched his forehead, not because of the landing, but because of the headache, which was far worse. He grimaced, trying to take his mind off it... As the pain subsided, he got up, and finished the trek on foot. A moment later, he was at the tree, and Vatra sure looked impatient. Even so, he arrived with a smirk firmly planted on his face.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on March 31, 2015, 01:18:41 AM
Post by: Faiyloe on March 31, 2015, 01:18:41 AM
Vatra took to the trees but fell behind due to the fact that she could only use one arm. She was a squirrel though and she know the trees better than any other creature. She would catch up. Not only did she catch up she over took him when he lost his footing and got to Brockhall with time to spare.
"Looks like I'll be tasting some of that soup after all," She said with a wide triumphant grin as Ervoyce approached. She reached out her paw for his when he came close and gave it an affectionate squeeze and laughed. "You know, about this time last year I was in my room at the abbey crying my eyes out, Now I couldn't be happier. A part of me dose not want to go back to the abbey... but I owe it to the others to help them take it back. You know last winter when I asked if I could go with you when you went traveling again? At the time it was just a desperate attempt to escape the suffocating red walls of the abbey. Now... Now it's different, I want to see the world again... Would you mind taking me to see those flying fish you talked about?" She said.
"Looks like I'll be tasting some of that soup after all," She said with a wide triumphant grin as Ervoyce approached. She reached out her paw for his when he came close and gave it an affectionate squeeze and laughed. "You know, about this time last year I was in my room at the abbey crying my eyes out, Now I couldn't be happier. A part of me dose not want to go back to the abbey... but I owe it to the others to help them take it back. You know last winter when I asked if I could go with you when you went traveling again? At the time it was just a desperate attempt to escape the suffocating red walls of the abbey. Now... Now it's different, I want to see the world again... Would you mind taking me to see those flying fish you talked about?" She said.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on March 31, 2015, 02:39:24 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on March 31, 2015, 02:39:24 AM
Ervoyce couldn't resist the offered paw, and returned the gesture. He listened patiently as she spoke before responding, "Possibly, if we can take back the Abbey within a month we could be down in Southsward right around midsummer, got a few buddies that like to go fishing around this time a' year through late Autumn." The smirk had never left, and its' mischievous presence was brought to light, "But what makes you think you're going to get my soup? I came in second, the shrews haven't arrived yet."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on March 31, 2015, 03:00:52 AM
Post by: Faiyloe on March 31, 2015, 03:00:52 AM
"Oh but shrew bread won't taste half as good as a good bowl of soup," She said with a mock look of disappointment. "Tell you what. You make me your soup and I'll make you some mini berry pie pockets you will never forget," She said giving him a playful bump to the shoulder.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on March 31, 2015, 03:51:28 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on March 31, 2015, 03:51:28 AM
After taking a moment to laugh, Ervoyce replied, "I was kidding, don't you fret. To be quite honest, when you mentioned cooking, I actually kind of wanted to.... It's been so long, it'd be nice to do something passive for a change."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on March 31, 2015, 04:23:17 AM
Post by: Faiyloe on March 31, 2015, 04:23:17 AM
"Same here, the last time I tried to help out in a kitchen I nearly chopped off the rest of Dirtsek's rudder," She said with a chuckle.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on March 31, 2015, 07:02:48 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on March 31, 2015, 07:02:48 PM
Rolling his eyes, Ervoyce turned around and headed back into the woods. He called over his shoulder, "I'll be back shortly, I have to grab a couple things for dinner." With that, he started to look for a few of the secret ingredients to his favorite dish, a blend of the otter's hotroot soup and the more traditional Abbey-style soup.
OOC: Hey Corn, feel free to update what Arya's doing. Also, I just realized that if any of us took Ushen, we'd essentially be balancing two romances. The problem is, we've all got reasons why this would be hard. Any ideas?
OOC: Hey Corn, feel free to update what Arya's doing. Also, I just realized that if any of us took Ushen, we'd essentially be balancing two romances. The problem is, we've all got reasons why this would be hard. Any ideas?
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on March 31, 2015, 07:36:42 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on March 31, 2015, 07:36:42 PM
OOC: Personaly I think that balancing a romance with your self is a lot easier, if not more awkward, than balancing two different ones... :P Sorry that was not much help...
BIC:
Vatra smiled and watched as he returned to the woods. once he was gone she lingered out side for a moment thinking about the past few years... about Alec and every thing that had happened and she realized that she didn't miss him half so much... sure she missed him but she did not blame herself anymore. In a way she was happy for him, his pain was over and he was watching her from dark forest.
She smiled and entered the tree through the door in the bark.
BIC:
Vatra smiled and watched as he returned to the woods. once he was gone she lingered out side for a moment thinking about the past few years... about Alec and every thing that had happened and she realized that she didn't miss him half so much... sure she missed him but she did not blame herself anymore. In a way she was happy for him, his pain was over and he was watching her from dark forest.
She smiled and entered the tree through the door in the bark.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 04, 2015, 03:36:10 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 04, 2015, 03:36:10 PM
OOC: I see your point. . . . Iunno, maybe we could persuade someone else. . . ? No. . . . .*Sighs* Give me about a day to think up an acceptable post, okay? I've never been good at playing other people's charries. :P
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on April 05, 2015, 10:17:35 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on April 05, 2015, 10:17:35 PM
Jantar sat in her chambers wrapped in a large beaded shawl, swaying and chanting trying desperately to appease the ghost that tormented her. Thick curtains hung over all the windows blotting out the day light and torches burned brightly on every wall, candles set on every surface illuminated the room. The room filled with the smell of burning perfumes and herbs almost overwhelming.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on April 10, 2015, 04:56:28 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on April 10, 2015, 04:56:28 AM
OOC: Waiting on you Corn. ;)
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 20, 2015, 03:40:58 AM
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 20, 2015, 03:40:58 AM
OOC: Sorry, guys. I just. . .. Didn't want to take on a romance by myself. Do you still want to do this? This is my favorite RP ever.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on July 20, 2015, 04:28:27 AM
Post by: Faiyloe on July 20, 2015, 04:28:27 AM
OOC: Yes of course! I have been thinking off getting this started again.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 20, 2015, 07:18:05 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 20, 2015, 07:18:05 AM
OOC: I've been waiting. ;)
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 20, 2015, 08:20:10 AM
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 20, 2015, 08:20:10 AM
OOC: YAY! Now, let's see. Where were we?
BIC: As Arya sat by Zanga's grave, she touched the headstone and sighed. "You were my best friend, Zanga. Yet, now I realize I've been clinging to you too hard. It's time to say good-bye - I will see you again someday." Standing up, Arya turned to walk away, drawing a paw across her eyes.
BIC: As Arya sat by Zanga's grave, she touched the headstone and sighed. "You were my best friend, Zanga. Yet, now I realize I've been clinging to you too hard. It's time to say good-bye - I will see you again someday." Standing up, Arya turned to walk away, drawing a paw across her eyes.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 22, 2015, 05:29:29 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 22, 2015, 05:29:29 AM
Roughly an hour later, Ervoyce returned with a decent sized clump of herbs and whatever else you could describe the vegetation with. He made his way to the kitchen, albeit slowly. Vatra was nowhere to be found, so he started the soup before looking for one of the otters to get some hotroot from.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on July 22, 2015, 03:25:08 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on July 22, 2015, 03:25:08 PM
Vatra came up from the pantry with a bowl full of various berries and returned to the kitchen where she began to mix a dough in a separate bowl. A small contented smile spread across her face. Something so simple as cooking. The warrior was cooking, a peaceful act if ever there was one, right before the big battle. It was do or die this time and she knew it. She started to hum a song.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 23, 2015, 05:05:50 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 23, 2015, 05:05:50 AM
Ervoyce got back just as Vatra started to hum. It reminded him of a song he hadn't heard for years, but remembered perfectly. After losing himself in nostalgia for a moment, he sang.
OOC: I'm singing this to the tune of, "By and By," in case the words don't seem to make lyrical sense. ;)
"When the darkness closes in
and all light flees from my sight
when all hope seems lost, bound never to return.
That's when I'll remember
all the memories we made
then with joy and gladness, singing I rejoice
Rejoice! Rejoice!
I swear that I'll rejoice.
consumed by smile and laughter I'll rejoice
Rejoice! Rejoice!
Feel free to join right in
Because with happiness and love, I will rejoice."
and all light flees from my sight
when all hope seems lost, bound never to return.
That's when I'll remember
all the memories we made
then with joy and gladness, singing I rejoice
Rejoice! Rejoice!
I swear that I'll rejoice.
consumed by smile and laughter I'll rejoice
Rejoice! Rejoice!
Feel free to join right in
Because with happiness and love, I will rejoice."
OOC: I'm singing this to the tune of, "By and By," in case the words don't seem to make lyrical sense. ;)
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on July 25, 2015, 09:36:26 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on July 25, 2015, 09:36:26 PM
Vatra smiled and sighed. "I wish things could be like this more often," She said wiping her flower covered paws on her apron. "But it can't be. Not until the abbey is free,"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 27, 2015, 03:47:57 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 27, 2015, 03:47:57 PM
Wandering around Brockhall in an attempt to just do something that didn't concern the Abbey defenses, Arya peeped into the kitchen. She watched Vatra and Ervoyce for a moment, then started walking in the general direction of her room. They seem very happy these days. . . I'm glad that they've finally woken up to the truth. The squirrel reflected as she turned a corner, then ran slap-bang into some beast. "Oh! I'm sorry, I should have been watching where I was going." Arya apologized, looking at the floor as she blushed. "Er, it's fine." Ushen muttered. He, too, had been caught up in his own thoughts.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: BrookSkimmer on November 12, 2015, 04:02:28 AM
Post by: BrookSkimmer on November 12, 2015, 04:02:28 AM
Thread moved at RPer's request.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on November 13, 2015, 11:57:38 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on November 13, 2015, 11:57:38 PM
OOC: Guys. Hello?
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on November 19, 2015, 08:37:43 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on November 19, 2015, 08:37:43 AM
There it was, the red-hued stones of the Abbey. They were hardly visible in the early morning light, or lack thereof. Ervoyce took a last glance from the top of a towering Oak before resigning himself to the fact that blood would certainly be shed on both sides. He struggled to keep his stoic expression, with the majority of his preference being to sit down and weep over the horrific event that was about to take place, "So many lives, so many beasts, so many families, so much carnage." The squirrel closed his eyes and steeled himself, "So much war."
A cloud of dust spewed out under Ervoyce's weight as he dropped from the low branches of the tree. Before him lay the operation that would take back the Abbey, or die trying. Stepping forward he whispered to the Torrent's badger leader, and Log-a-Log, who promptly summoned their beasts as Ervoyce did likewise, "Redwallers! Form up! This will be the last briefing before the attack on the Abbey! Chaos ensued for the next twenty seconds as everybeast situated themselves. After taking a quick survey of those gathered, the dark-furred squirrel nodded before beginning, "Warriors, Allies.... Friends...... Family. Each of us has their own reason to stand up and fight, something worth the cost. I'm not going to paint a picture of sunshine and rainbows, as much as I wish I could. Some of us will die on the field today, for all I know, all of us... Even so, we have no choice because peace is forged by the war that precedes it, further ensured by the blood that seals it. This is war, and it's one we cannot afford to lose." He let his arm rest on the hilt of the dark blade he wielded before he bothered to finish, "You have all been given your assignments, are there any questions?"
OOC: I'll go through the plan in the OOC, also, got some PM'ing to do to sort out some kinks.
A cloud of dust spewed out under Ervoyce's weight as he dropped from the low branches of the tree. Before him lay the operation that would take back the Abbey, or die trying. Stepping forward he whispered to the Torrent's badger leader, and Log-a-Log, who promptly summoned their beasts as Ervoyce did likewise, "Redwallers! Form up! This will be the last briefing before the attack on the Abbey! Chaos ensued for the next twenty seconds as everybeast situated themselves. After taking a quick survey of those gathered, the dark-furred squirrel nodded before beginning, "Warriors, Allies.... Friends...... Family. Each of us has their own reason to stand up and fight, something worth the cost. I'm not going to paint a picture of sunshine and rainbows, as much as I wish I could. Some of us will die on the field today, for all I know, all of us... Even so, we have no choice because peace is forged by the war that precedes it, further ensured by the blood that seals it. This is war, and it's one we cannot afford to lose." He let his arm rest on the hilt of the dark blade he wielded before he bothered to finish, "You have all been given your assignments, are there any questions?"
OOC: I'll go through the plan in the OOC, also, got some PM'ing to do to sort out some kinks.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on November 19, 2015, 07:42:11 PM
Post by: Faiyloe on November 19, 2015, 07:42:11 PM
Vatra stood, The sword of Martin in her paws. She was surprisingly calm. She was ready for this. Ervoyance's speech only made her strengthen her resolve. This could end in only one way, In death, and she was ready for it. She would face Jauntar, and this time she would succeed.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: rachel25 on November 19, 2015, 08:39:38 PM
Post by: rachel25 on November 19, 2015, 08:39:38 PM
Ushen took a deep breath and gripped the hilt of his sword, if nothing more than to hide the fact that he was shaking. He was afraid, he couldn't help it. He tried to avoid conflict as much as possible and now he found himself in the middle of a war.
*******
Raphael sighed and rolled his eyes. These cursed woodlanders! From his vantage point on top of the wall he began organising his troops. Archers and slingers on top of the wall and infantry down in front of the gates, ready to barricade them, and if anyone got through, to kill them.
Jantar was in her room, casting her runes and chanting. She was burning green leaves in a metal pot and casting powders in.
"Who will stand victorious on the field of battle this day ancient spirits? Guide us in this coming fight! Wither the hearts of the woodlanders and allow our troops to crush them!"
*******
Raphael sighed and rolled his eyes. These cursed woodlanders! From his vantage point on top of the wall he began organising his troops. Archers and slingers on top of the wall and infantry down in front of the gates, ready to barricade them, and if anyone got through, to kill them.
Jantar was in her room, casting her runes and chanting. She was burning green leaves in a metal pot and casting powders in.
"Who will stand victorious on the field of battle this day ancient spirits? Guide us in this coming fight! Wither the hearts of the woodlanders and allow our troops to crush them!"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on November 20, 2015, 01:39:12 AM
Post by: Cornflower MM on November 20, 2015, 01:39:12 AM
OOC: Okay, sorry, but which group are Arya and Bryant in? The Redwallers?
BIC: Arya, standing next to Ushen, was feeling strangely calm. Or perhaps not strangely - She didn't really care if she died. If she did, big whoop, if not. . . . Well, Arya'd take what she got. Glancing around at the group she'd come to call friends, or even in a few cases, family. Before she thought, Arya had raised her paw. "Permission to add something onto your little speech?"
BIC: Arya, standing next to Ushen, was feeling strangely calm. Or perhaps not strangely - She didn't really care if she died. If she did, big whoop, if not. . . . Well, Arya'd take what she got. Glancing around at the group she'd come to call friends, or even in a few cases, family. Before she thought, Arya had raised her paw. "Permission to add something onto your little speech?"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on March 12, 2018, 10:50:34 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on March 12, 2018, 10:50:34 PM
OOC: ........ The Winter has been long and hard, but Rewall has persisted through, time-and-again. So to, shall this story live to see Spring in full bloom; So to, shall it find peace in its' completion as I will not allow this story to remain in its' sorry state.
@James Gryphon : I request that you restore this wonderful RP to it's proper place in the active RP thread. I ask this as it's replacement GM, and with full intent to see it through to the bitter end.
@Cornflower MM : You already know I'm doing this, but how could I possibly re-summon the cast without mentioning you? ;) You have no idea how much I appreciate that you are still here, and willing to fight with me. Completing the story is going to be nothing short of a battle, but one I know we're up to the task of.
@rachel25 : I know you won't respond, that you're gone, but you fought to see this RP completed longer than most, this RP couldn't have been what it was without you, and I miss you dearly.
@Faiyloe :..... Vatra, you've been my favorite character in RP history to interact with, and the only one that I've actually attempted writing a romantic relationship with... It is at the brink of tears that I write this out, but for old times sake, I had to ask you, possibly for the last time, to come and join us for the last hurrah. I know in my head that you are also gone, but my heart screams in defiance... I miss you Faiy, God bless.
To everyone who has helped to make A Winter to Freeze your Heart the beloved memory that it is for me and for others, thank you. Thank you to the readers, despite that we may not know you were here. Thank you to Han Norwood, for bravely starting a beautiful RP. Thank you, to my friends, all of you who have written with me, laughed with me, cried with me, and forged onward with me.... Thank you for the pain of a fantastic RP come to be mired and cast aside. Because it was these two years of waiting, and all the anguish and joy combined that taught me the value this single story has to me..... I Love y'all a ton, and it is with a heavy heart that I prepare to leave some of you behind, lost, but never forgotten.
@James Gryphon : I request that you restore this wonderful RP to it's proper place in the active RP thread. I ask this as it's replacement GM, and with full intent to see it through to the bitter end.
@Cornflower MM : You already know I'm doing this, but how could I possibly re-summon the cast without mentioning you? ;) You have no idea how much I appreciate that you are still here, and willing to fight with me. Completing the story is going to be nothing short of a battle, but one I know we're up to the task of.
@rachel25 : I know you won't respond, that you're gone, but you fought to see this RP completed longer than most, this RP couldn't have been what it was without you, and I miss you dearly.
@Faiyloe :..... Vatra, you've been my favorite character in RP history to interact with, and the only one that I've actually attempted writing a romantic relationship with... It is at the brink of tears that I write this out, but for old times sake, I had to ask you, possibly for the last time, to come and join us for the last hurrah. I know in my head that you are also gone, but my heart screams in defiance... I miss you Faiy, God bless.
To everyone who has helped to make A Winter to Freeze your Heart the beloved memory that it is for me and for others, thank you. Thank you to the readers, despite that we may not know you were here. Thank you to Han Norwood, for bravely starting a beautiful RP. Thank you, to my friends, all of you who have written with me, laughed with me, cried with me, and forged onward with me.... Thank you for the pain of a fantastic RP come to be mired and cast aside. Because it was these two years of waiting, and all the anguish and joy combined that taught me the value this single story has to me..... I Love y'all a ton, and it is with a heavy heart that I prepare to leave some of you behind, lost, but never forgotten.
The show must go on.... even if it hurts
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Faiyloe on March 17, 2018, 01:57:39 AM
Post by: Faiyloe on March 17, 2018, 01:57:39 AM
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Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on June 26, 2018, 04:05:57 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on June 26, 2018, 04:05:57 PM
OOC: The RP is being wound back the teensiest bit. BIC:
There they stood, a mere mile away from the Abbey. Three small armies packed in together like so many berries all jumbled together mid harvest. They stood in silence, everybeast aware of their duty, and the outcome that it likely entailed.... They had accepted their fate, grim as it may be.
It was at this juncture that Ervoyce stood, albeit reluctantly, to quietly address the crowd, "Dawn approaches, let the sun rise on bloody grass... Best of luck to you." He kept it short, trusting the leaders of the various factions to lead their own as was appropriate. Even now, he could see his Redwall friends giving encouragement to their division as the mass began to move towards the walls.
There they stood, a mere mile away from the Abbey. Three small armies packed in together like so many berries all jumbled together mid harvest. They stood in silence, everybeast aware of their duty, and the outcome that it likely entailed.... They had accepted their fate, grim as it may be.
It was at this juncture that Ervoyce stood, albeit reluctantly, to quietly address the crowd, "Dawn approaches, let the sun rise on bloody grass... Best of luck to you." He kept it short, trusting the leaders of the various factions to lead their own as was appropriate. Even now, he could see his Redwall friends giving encouragement to their division as the mass began to move towards the walls.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 02, 2018, 09:22:00 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 02, 2018, 09:22:00 PM
Arya moved among the comparatively small group of Redwallers, touching shoulders and offering encouragement as they marched towards the Abbey. Bryant and Ushen were a few paces behind her as she made her way up to the front of the group, towards Vatra and Ervoyce. The squirrel slowed before she got to her other companions, and let the two catch up to her. "It's been quite the wild ride, hasn't it?" She asked, looking over at the two brothers.
"Yeah, it has, but I wouldn't have done anything differently." Bryant responded, and Ushen murmured an agreement. Arya smiled.
"I don't think I'd change much at all, either. I just wish some were still with us." A wave of sorrow flitted over Arya's features, "But I'm so, so glad I found the two of you." She took their paws and squeezed them before continuing towards the front.
Ushen looked at Bryant and mouthed, "Did that really just happen?!" Bryant merely grinned and followed his friend.
"Yeah, it has, but I wouldn't have done anything differently." Bryant responded, and Ushen murmured an agreement. Arya smiled.
"I don't think I'd change much at all, either. I just wish some were still with us." A wave of sorrow flitted over Arya's features, "But I'm so, so glad I found the two of you." She took their paws and squeezed them before continuing towards the front.
Ushen looked at Bryant and mouthed, "Did that really just happen?!" Bryant merely grinned and followed his friend.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on November 26, 2018, 01:43:13 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on November 26, 2018, 01:43:13 AM
There they were... the beloved walls, now desecrated by the vermin presence that hid behind them, within their walls, their abbey, their home. The entire army came to a full, immediate stop as an unspoken, yet shared feeling respect and determination swept all present. Vatra's paw snaked its' way into Ervoyce's left, sharing a squeeze and a quick glance. She chuckled softly once, being reminded of the seemingly endless prattling about, "Not disappearing this time," which was quickly countered by his own, knowing eye-roll. Yet, neither spoke a word, for what could possibly be said now? Each knew all too well the grim task ahead, and that neither of them could afford the luxury of distracting words. The pause ended shortly, and their paws strayed from each other as they darted into the trees with the rest of the rushers, quietly gathering momentum for possibly the most dangerous jump of their lives.
Raphael had begun his morning routine, having dressed himself and just walked out the door when he saw a sickening sight. The southern wall top, in a flurry of young leaves, was suddenly mounted by dozen rather inhospitable squirrels. Time practically stopped as the weasel saw every southern wall guard essentially assassinated... They never stood a chance staring blindly into the overgrown forest, near instantly beset by their precisely vicious assailants. He ground his teeth angrily, but thanked his lucky stars he'd gotten up a tad early that day. The creatures on the wall had already started making their way down as another half-score of squirrels made their vault to the top, rendering the grounds already lost. He knew their best bet was to hole up until the garrison could be prepped for an all-out engagement. He bellowed orders to the vermin outside, just now becoming aware of their predicament, "All soldiers to the southern wall! 'Nary a drop 'o blood is to be spared, kill them all!" He quickly turned inside, barking more orders to have the entrances barricaded whilst the odd thirty remaining vermin outside were sacrificing their lives unbeknownst to themselves.
Vatra raised her head, all but ignoring the lifeless carcass tumbling off the battlements and into the brush as she quickly checked the landing of her comrades. She had already slid halfway down the stairs by the time the second squad hopped the walls, counting on their javelins to stave off the pressure from the freshly alerted inhabitants of the grounds as she and three others hurriedly opened the gates for reinforcements. Her back immediately turned to the open air, she was just in time to see the rest of her co-jumpers form up with them as the sound of the third batch of could be heard hitting the ramparts above, rounding out to a full and a half score. "What'd the bird have to sa-er... share?" Ervoyce replied, "Apparently there aren't any significant hostile reinforcements coming just yet..." the mildly surprised undertone was clearly detectable, a feeling she could sympathize with considering their situation, "Thoughts?" "Nothin'," was all she got back.
OOC: @Cornflower MM Apologies for taking so darn long :-[
* * * * *
Raphael had begun his morning routine, having dressed himself and just walked out the door when he saw a sickening sight. The southern wall top, in a flurry of young leaves, was suddenly mounted by dozen rather inhospitable squirrels. Time practically stopped as the weasel saw every southern wall guard essentially assassinated... They never stood a chance staring blindly into the overgrown forest, near instantly beset by their precisely vicious assailants. He ground his teeth angrily, but thanked his lucky stars he'd gotten up a tad early that day. The creatures on the wall had already started making their way down as another half-score of squirrels made their vault to the top, rendering the grounds already lost. He knew their best bet was to hole up until the garrison could be prepped for an all-out engagement. He bellowed orders to the vermin outside, just now becoming aware of their predicament, "All soldiers to the southern wall! 'Nary a drop 'o blood is to be spared, kill them all!" He quickly turned inside, barking more orders to have the entrances barricaded whilst the odd thirty remaining vermin outside were sacrificing their lives unbeknownst to themselves.
* * * * *
Vatra raised her head, all but ignoring the lifeless carcass tumbling off the battlements and into the brush as she quickly checked the landing of her comrades. She had already slid halfway down the stairs by the time the second squad hopped the walls, counting on their javelins to stave off the pressure from the freshly alerted inhabitants of the grounds as she and three others hurriedly opened the gates for reinforcements. Her back immediately turned to the open air, she was just in time to see the rest of her co-jumpers form up with them as the sound of the third batch of could be heard hitting the ramparts above, rounding out to a full and a half score. "What'd the bird have to sa-er... share?" Ervoyce replied, "Apparently there aren't any significant hostile reinforcements coming just yet..." the mildly surprised undertone was clearly detectable, a feeling she could sympathize with considering their situation, "Thoughts?" "Nothin'," was all she got back.
OOC: @Cornflower MM Apologies for taking so darn long :-[
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on December 03, 2018, 02:26:08 AM
Post by: Cornflower MM on December 03, 2018, 02:26:08 AM
Bryant had been in the first wave with Ervoyce and Vatra, and almost lost his nerve when the bloodbath started. He gulped resolutely and dove into the melee, thinking of the Dibbuns he'd befriended, as well as the other Redwallers, who deserved their home back. In what seemed like no time at all he was at the bottom of the walls and falling into position near Ervoyce and Vatra. He'd gotten down too late to help with the wallgate, but it seemed that had gone smoothly. He caught the tail end of his friends' conversation and frowned. Interesting....
~~~~~
Arya had been in the second group to go over the walls, feeling almost jubilant as she drew back her trusty bow. They were finally taking back the Abbey, and they had a pretty good chance at winning now that they had reinforcements, thanks to Ervoyce. It was hard to shoot on the crowded wall, and she had to resort to using the javelin she'd been handed mercilessly. Once the third group arrived and finished off the last of the vermin on the walltops she blew out a deep breath and drew back her bow. That was almost too easy, the squirrel thought, as she readied her bow again and checked on the wall gate situation. Vatra, Ervoyce, Bryant, and there's Ushen coming in through the wall gate. The vermin don't appear to be aware of us yet, everything is going to plan so far. Good.
~~~~~
Arya had been in the second group to go over the walls, feeling almost jubilant as she drew back her trusty bow. They were finally taking back the Abbey, and they had a pretty good chance at winning now that they had reinforcements, thanks to Ervoyce. It was hard to shoot on the crowded wall, and she had to resort to using the javelin she'd been handed mercilessly. Once the third group arrived and finished off the last of the vermin on the walltops she blew out a deep breath and drew back her bow. That was almost too easy, the squirrel thought, as she readied her bow again and checked on the wall gate situation. Vatra, Ervoyce, Bryant, and there's Ushen coming in through the wall gate. The vermin don't appear to be aware of us yet, everything is going to plan so far. Good.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on March 03, 2019, 01:21:10 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on March 03, 2019, 01:21:10 AM
Ervoyce was staring absentmindedly into the stones near the front door of the abbey itself. He started to pick up the rustling inside. His eyes snapped to alertness as the boom of a badger foot resonated behind him, Gale was bringing the Torrent in. The squirrel spoke before the Northern leader could pose a question, "Barricading, ask the Redwallers where any sally forth points might be and get them covered. We can have everybeast else form up near the front door, but I want planted shields in between us and the door. Ask Rory if he can throw a projectile breaker together in reasonable time while we plot." Gale passed by, barking orders to his chosen vanguard, having them survey the handful of potential "back doors."
It did not take long to get everybeast inside with the shields planted and at least some broken semblance of a palisade jumbled up. There were even some stray blankets lying around as a result of some rather scatter-brained guards so there were a pair of scruffy, "tents," glorified canopies more like, but they served their purpose. They extended off of the barriers, and made for half decent meeting locations for the various leaders and they're direct subordinates in the meantime. The Torrent met under one, whilst the other two groups shared the other. Those underneath the shared shelter had stood mostly in silence, each processing the current situation. Ervoyce looked up from his pondering, his gently thrumming leg slowing down as he took stock of all present. He glanced over at Vatra, catching her eye quickly before he turned to go, "I'll be back," making his way over to the Torrent tent he whispered the end of the sentence to himself, "I promise..... and I'm sorry." His eyes shone, not with the usual mischief or playfulness, but with malice. Pure, cold, sinister, malice.
It did not take long to get everybeast inside with the shields planted and at least some broken semblance of a palisade jumbled up. There were even some stray blankets lying around as a result of some rather scatter-brained guards so there were a pair of scruffy, "tents," glorified canopies more like, but they served their purpose. They extended off of the barriers, and made for half decent meeting locations for the various leaders and they're direct subordinates in the meantime. The Torrent met under one, whilst the other two groups shared the other. Those underneath the shared shelter had stood mostly in silence, each processing the current situation. Ervoyce looked up from his pondering, his gently thrumming leg slowing down as he took stock of all present. He glanced over at Vatra, catching her eye quickly before he turned to go, "I'll be back," making his way over to the Torrent tent he whispered the end of the sentence to himself, "I promise..... and I'm sorry." His eyes shone, not with the usual mischief or playfulness, but with malice. Pure, cold, sinister, malice.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on August 15, 2019, 02:20:28 AM
Post by: Cornflower MM on August 15, 2019, 02:20:28 AM
Arya had been released from the walltop for planning after everything had been set up, and she hurried down the stairs to the grounds. Everything was going to plan, quickly and easily. Almost too easily, Arya thought with a grimace. She walked around quickly, getting her bearings and figuring out what was where once more before heading for the tents.
Bryant and Ushen were among the group putting the finishing touches on the palisade. They both were looking around at everything in awe - Neither had ever seen the Abbey before, after all, and the buildings were majestic even after the season of vermin keeping up with the grounds and the reminders of the recent battle. "It's quite something, isn't it?" Arya spoke up behind them, startling the brothers.
"Uh, yeah, it really is," Ushen agreed quickly, nearly getting elbowed by Bryant as they both tried to turn towards her at the same time.
"Well, I'd like to stay and chat, but I'm needed elsewhere." Arya grinned at them, reaching out and touching them both on the shoulder briefly before continuing on her way.
The squirrel made it to the tents without any further interruptions, catching a glimpse of Ervoyce slipping into the tent designated to the Torrent.
"Hey, Vatra. Anything to report?"
Bryant and Ushen were among the group putting the finishing touches on the palisade. They both were looking around at everything in awe - Neither had ever seen the Abbey before, after all, and the buildings were majestic even after the season of vermin keeping up with the grounds and the reminders of the recent battle. "It's quite something, isn't it?" Arya spoke up behind them, startling the brothers.
"Uh, yeah, it really is," Ushen agreed quickly, nearly getting elbowed by Bryant as they both tried to turn towards her at the same time.
"Well, I'd like to stay and chat, but I'm needed elsewhere." Arya grinned at them, reaching out and touching them both on the shoulder briefly before continuing on her way.
The squirrel made it to the tents without any further interruptions, catching a glimpse of Ervoyce slipping into the tent designated to the Torrent.
"Hey, Vatra. Anything to report?"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on August 16, 2019, 06:58:55 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on August 16, 2019, 06:58:55 AM
Vatra was still tracking Ervoyce when Arya appeared beside her. She turned to speak, but the look of concern and questioning was still present, "Hmmm? Oh, uh, nothing much I guess... We've mostly been sitting here brainstorming, limited options 'an all... I guess we didn't really expect this outcome, seems we've come up a bit short." The distracted squirrel looked between the others under the awning, then turned her compatriot and herself towards the corner and open air before quietly asking, "Doesn't something seem a tad off? We were ready, and he loves to push forward.... But.... he stopped. It was too cautious, and when he was telling the badger that they were holing up, he wasn't frustrated.... As a matter of fact, he smirked." Vatra looked up from the ground she'd started speaking into, locking eyes with her friend, "The more I think about it, the more I feel like we don't actually know what the plan was."
As Ervoyce left the sight line of the others, he came face to face with Gale, who opted to speak first, "I would ask.... but your eyes tell me that you're not only ready, but awake as well." The black squirrel slowly raised his gaze, looking his former leader straight in the face, "I ran from this decision for years, I've made my choice, but I haven't given him a chance to argue yet..... Looks like we're both ready to play today. The ferret seems to be their leader, convenient oddly enough... I do have one request, give her the sword before the challenge begins.... I want fair standing in my little... disagreement. But back to the ferret..." Eyes narrowing, teeth clenched, the sentence was finished in a hiss, "... that son of a raven's mine!" A moment of silence passed before Gale reached out his hand, a scabbard clutched within, "I saved it for you." Ervoyce's face broke into a full, toothy smile, "Knew you would."
* * * * *
As Ervoyce left the sight line of the others, he came face to face with Gale, who opted to speak first, "I would ask.... but your eyes tell me that you're not only ready, but awake as well." The black squirrel slowly raised his gaze, looking his former leader straight in the face, "I ran from this decision for years, I've made my choice, but I haven't given him a chance to argue yet..... Looks like we're both ready to play today. The ferret seems to be their leader, convenient oddly enough... I do have one request, give her the sword before the challenge begins.... I want fair standing in my little... disagreement. But back to the ferret..." Eyes narrowing, teeth clenched, the sentence was finished in a hiss, "... that son of a raven's mine!" A moment of silence passed before Gale reached out his hand, a scabbard clutched within, "I saved it for you." Ervoyce's face broke into a full, toothy smile, "Knew you would."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on August 18, 2019, 03:25:18 AM
Post by: Cornflower MM on August 18, 2019, 03:25:18 AM
Arya frowned, "I was just coming to see what was going on - It's been oddly quiet on our end, I thought I may have been needed. You're right. I think something's going on that we don't know about." The squirrel stroked her tail thoughtfully, turning to look back at the tent Ervoyce had vanished into moments before. "It's weird that he'd keep any plans secret from us, especially you. I don't like it."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on August 26, 2019, 02:43:49 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on August 26, 2019, 02:43:49 AM
Vatra was now staring off into the void that was everything in front of her, pondering in relative frustration. Under normal circumstances, she would've known his thoughts through familiarity alone, but everything about how Ervoyce was acting seemed to lack his casual flair. It wasn't the first time she'd seen the hollowness behind his eyes, but this was certainly the most predominant they'd ever been. She sighed, as if to try and shed some of the mystery onto her friend, "Yes, 'tis odd, but what else is new at this point?... In any case, what do you make of all..... this?" Dark, furry paws swirled in the air as she gestured at, indeed, everything.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on August 26, 2019, 04:50:41 AM
Post by: Cornflower MM on August 26, 2019, 04:50:41 AM
Arya snorted lightly, "What's new indeed. Can it get any odder?" She took a moment to ponder Vatra's question, slowly blinking as she looked around the Abbey grounds again. "It feels like it's been too easy. I'm not complaining, not by any means, but I don't like it. It's making me uneasy." As she spoke, Bryant and Ushen joined the pair.
"Yeah, I was in with the last wave and we weren't even really needed," Ushen offered, frowning.
Arya shrugged, "At least we're on the right track to get the Abbey back. I just wish we knew what happens next, what to do, where to go."
"Where's Ervoyce? He's usually the one coordinating all the plans," Bryant chimed in, looking to Vatra.
"Yeah, I was in with the last wave and we weren't even really needed," Ushen offered, frowning.
Arya shrugged, "At least we're on the right track to get the Abbey back. I just wish we knew what happens next, what to do, where to go."
"Where's Ervoyce? He's usually the one coordinating all the plans," Bryant chimed in, looking to Vatra.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on October 29, 2019, 01:35:44 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on October 29, 2019, 01:35:44 AM
Vatra threw her hands in the air in somewhat mock exasperation, "The question of the hour it seems... He just... left us... We don't really know what he's doing, he pretty much just walked out to go join his old tribe and that was that." She was going to return to pondering, but her attempt was halted by a voice that sent a chill down her spine. Paranoia set in quickly, it was a voice she knew, but it wasn't Ervoyce's, "S'cuse me?" As the squirrel turned around, she stifled her desire to physically react upon seeing Stormfront, ushering out a quiet response instead, "Yes? Do you have news?" She didn't want to hear it, she'd seen what he was carrying in her peripheral vision, but could not accept what it was. The torrent squirrel held the item forward to be taken, "Ervoyce requested tha' we bring this teh you miss." Vatra forced herself to reach out and grab it, paw gently grasping the purple binding of the hilt, supporting the scabbard in the other as she looked upon Ervoyce's sword. Stone faced, she looked Stormfront dead in the eye, "Why?" The answer came not from his lips, but from the dreadful crash of a javelin passing through the stained glass of the abbey, sure to clatter harmlessly to the floor inside. Such an object could only serve one purpose at this time. Her gaze shifted towards the door, but was distracted by the torrent otters spreading themselves out in the field, hiding behind the makeshift wooden walls, spears and shields in hand. They stood, not as soldiers, but as ready sentries.... they weren't there to fight, but to observe. Vatra's heart dropped with her stomach, her words spoken into the uncaring, frolicking wind, "You wouldn't.... not now... would you?"
A mere pause passed, or so it seemed as the door to the Abbey slowly shifted open. The head of a rat popped out, shouting, "Our warloard, Raph'el, accepts!" The door was then slammed closed accompanied by the "toonk" sound of the rat getting clobbered over the helmet and berated by one of his rank. Vatra found no comfort in any of these events, a weary expression was all that remained as she could merely manage but a whisper, "....Ervoyce...?..."
A mere pause passed, or so it seemed as the door to the Abbey slowly shifted open. The head of a rat popped out, shouting, "Our warloard, Raph'el, accepts!" The door was then slammed closed accompanied by the "toonk" sound of the rat getting clobbered over the helmet and berated by one of his rank. Vatra found no comfort in any of these events, a weary expression was all that remained as she could merely manage but a whisper, "....Ervoyce...?..."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on November 07, 2019, 07:14:03 AM
Post by: Cornflower MM on November 07, 2019, 07:14:03 AM
Arya frowned, she didn't like that Ervoyce had just left them high and dry. He had always been the one with the plan, the reliable one, and the fact that he hadn't even told Vatra what was going on left her unsettled. It felt like something was wrong. The squirrel from the Torrent only confirmed her suspicions that something wasn't right. Arya's head snapped to look at the Abbey over the makeshift barricade when the javelin was thrown and the rat replied. "You didn't know anything about this, do you?" Arya asked Vatra, already knowing the answer.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on November 11, 2019, 06:58:28 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on November 11, 2019, 06:58:28 AM
Vatra merely offered a shake of the head as an answer to Arya's optimistic question. The bustle continued, albeit, with an increase in confused looks and whispered gossip. Aside from Stormfront behind her, she could see no other familiar faces amid the small, Torrent encampment, nobeast she could raise the question nipping away at her calmness to, nobeast to ease her wandering mind. A slight gust in the wind winding it's way around her heels provided the only distraction, causing her to look at the ground. The sad excuse for grass at her feet, trampled and scuffed as it struggled to come alive again offered naught but another reminder of the vermin a mere sprint away. She dragged her eyes up as she heard the slow creak of the door as it opened once more, this time widely, to allow the twenty vermin lined up inside to shuffle out. These were grizzled beasts, not to be taken so lightly as the now corpses lying around the walls. They were quickly followed by one, the one, Raphael. The sight of him sent not a chill, but the first warm feeling Vatra'd felt all day, and not the settling kind. Some of the shrews and redwallers reached for their slings or bows, but their hands were quickly stayed by the otters around the perimeter. The suddenly dead air did not remain so for long, the impatience of the vermin seeping into their leaders voice as the ferret called out to the crowd, "Well? We're waiting! Who's it gonna be?!" He was almost immediately answered by a resounding, earthy thud as the same otters stomped in unison, followed not too long after by the softer, more hollow thunk of their shields being raised and slammed into the ground. They repeated this slow, dirge like echo multiple times, finally looking back towards the rest of their contingent with expectation. Raphael's eyes narrowed, his voice filled with a contemptuous air as he spat out a simple, "So it is you, 'bout time I got to finish you off."
There he stood, one of the black squirrels of the woodlanders... but the aura he gave off was... wrong? He was not wearing his usual attire, dressed now in old, tattered hides. Patches peppered the torso like trees in the forest with twice as many rips and tears. A hodgepodge of browns, grays, and red tints that were better left unexplained. The pants-like, skirted portion of his attire was clearly less torn, but that did little to settle the nerves when replaced by the frayed and burnt ends. Raphael looked him up and down, gauging him from across the soon-to-be battlefield, "Your breathing is that of a deadbeast, what are you playing at?" This enemy of his, eyes cast to the ground, and dull by comparison to the day they met, perhaps the flames had caused them to glow in that time? Yet it was still that breathing... that slow, nigh imperceptible breathing that he couldn't get over. The walk, affirmative, that born of a warrior's purpose. Weapon? A blade of some type it seemed, though small, and sheathed behind his waist. The ferret found himself faced by an ensemble of confusing signals, an opponent that defied his measurements and evaded his predictions. He scrunched his nose in annoyance, looking instead to his designated contingent, passively reminding them of their duties.
Eyes narrowed again as they turned back to the beast that had threatened him so long ago, "You and I've both been waiting for this, almost forgot you up 'till now... I saw you burn, now I'll see you bleed.... and I'll enjoy every second of it." Raphael strung his bow, the waxy strands proving the only thing to tame his desires, the contemplation of releasing the string, the anticipation.... 'twas the only thing that felt good enough to keep him from pulling it now, "Hurry up you doddering oaf, don't you have friends that need visiting?!"
* * * * *
There he stood, one of the black squirrels of the woodlanders... but the aura he gave off was... wrong? He was not wearing his usual attire, dressed now in old, tattered hides. Patches peppered the torso like trees in the forest with twice as many rips and tears. A hodgepodge of browns, grays, and red tints that were better left unexplained. The pants-like, skirted portion of his attire was clearly less torn, but that did little to settle the nerves when replaced by the frayed and burnt ends. Raphael looked him up and down, gauging him from across the soon-to-be battlefield, "Your breathing is that of a deadbeast, what are you playing at?" This enemy of his, eyes cast to the ground, and dull by comparison to the day they met, perhaps the flames had caused them to glow in that time? Yet it was still that breathing... that slow, nigh imperceptible breathing that he couldn't get over. The walk, affirmative, that born of a warrior's purpose. Weapon? A blade of some type it seemed, though small, and sheathed behind his waist. The ferret found himself faced by an ensemble of confusing signals, an opponent that defied his measurements and evaded his predictions. He scrunched his nose in annoyance, looking instead to his designated contingent, passively reminding them of their duties.
The twenty now picked and preparing, Raphael made his way to Vaurie, his chosen weasel archer, "Goes without saying, but you see any sign of funny business, I want the stripedog pinned ag'inst the wall, no more quarter, things are bad enough as it is, and we can't lose this opportunity. Knowing woodlanders and their bravado, this is a free kill on one of their leaders, and possibly even a forced retreat.... pick off a couple extra when I'm done too, but be quiet about it." The challenge was straightforward, one versus one, no interference. Winner got to topple the leadership of their opponents, possibly breaking them in a single fight, a single duel. He could taste victory, but his tongue lay sour, the challenge feeling odd after the advantage gained by the redwallers in taking the walls. He could merely chalk it up to their desire for peace and ease, one fight, less blood right?... He was going to enjoy draining every drop from these would-be saviors, starting with the fool that stepped up to him on the grounds. He turned to the assembled vermin cohort, "Shove off, bloods the flavor of the wind today!" The army behind him roared once in response, the send off for twenty one vermin as they crossed the threshold.
Eyes narrowed again as they turned back to the beast that had threatened him so long ago, "You and I've both been waiting for this, almost forgot you up 'till now... I saw you burn, now I'll see you bleed.... and I'll enjoy every second of it." Raphael strung his bow, the waxy strands proving the only thing to tame his desires, the contemplation of releasing the string, the anticipation.... 'twas the only thing that felt good enough to keep him from pulling it now, "Hurry up you doddering oaf, don't you have friends that need visiting?!"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on November 15, 2019, 06:20:53 AM
Post by: Cornflower MM on November 15, 2019, 06:20:53 AM
Arya stood frozen to the ground, watching in disbelief. She had pretty much known what Ervoyce was doing when the javelin had passed through the Abbey window but she hadn't wanted to believe it. Glancing at Vatra, she asked, "How are you doing?" Arya knew how close the two were, and she also knew how Vatra got when things got bad. If things between Ervoyce and Raphael went south they would need Vatra to be sane and not rushing off getting herself killed, which wouldn't be what Ervoyce wanted no matter the outcome. She reached out her paw to the other squirrel, hoping to provide comfort, or grab her if necessary.
Behind them, Bryant and Ushen had figured out what was going on to an extent, but were still extremely confused. "That's not Ervoyce, is it?" Ushen whispered to Bryant with a frown. The squirrel was all black with silver streaks but he didn't look like the Ervoyce Ushen was used to, not quite. Something was very, very different. "It is, and something isn't right," Bryant murmured back, his gaze carefully flicking from Raphael and Ervoyce to Arya and Vatra. His faith in Ervoyce was unwavering, but all of the secrecy and the otherness surrounding him now made Bryant anxious and uneasy.
Behind them, Bryant and Ushen had figured out what was going on to an extent, but were still extremely confused. "That's not Ervoyce, is it?" Ushen whispered to Bryant with a frown. The squirrel was all black with silver streaks but he didn't look like the Ervoyce Ushen was used to, not quite. Something was very, very different. "It is, and something isn't right," Bryant murmured back, his gaze carefully flicking from Raphael and Ervoyce to Arya and Vatra. His faith in Ervoyce was unwavering, but all of the secrecy and the otherness surrounding him now made Bryant anxious and uneasy.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on November 16, 2019, 10:44:17 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on November 16, 2019, 10:44:17 PM
OOC: There will be a spoiler partially through this post, the contents should not be read by those who are easily queasy
The air stifled itself, the birds grew quiet, the earth below settled... even the clouds seemed to hang, suspended in motion as if holding their collective breath. This duel between armies had so little to do with any sort of military move, no, it was far too personal for anybeast to be fooled beyond this point. A grudge match, the product of emotion and disdain. An opportunity for Raphael to drown the hopes of his opponent, a chance for Ervoyce to strike a vengeful blow. Vatra could only watch, yearning to talk some sense into Ervoyce, to take things slow, but her legs were paralyzed by something. Anger? No. Fear? Never...... Familiarity? The thought made her shiver, but the truth of the sentiment dawned on her regardless. This feeling, this helplessness, it wasn't born of any emotion, not of a feeling or hunch, not of confusion or cowardice... This thing that held her back.... It was the resemblance.... How much this friend of hers, reminded her of herself. The last piece clicked into place, but too late. Eyes widened she watched as he took one more step further into the perimeter, kneeling on both knees and staring into the dirt. The building tension in her body almost entirely drained away in a single instant. Turning slowly, she took Arya's paw in her own, not to grasp, but to examine, "His hands have these same callouses..... the hands I batted away so many times... they weren't there just to try and drag me back though, he even told me once or twice, but I didn't figure out what he meant... not 'till now." Her gaze shifted upward, looking Arya dead in the eye, a single, solemn tear having tracked itself halfway down her face, "Those times he chased me down, they weren't just to call me back, to lighten the mist," she started to turn back to the arena, "They were a desperate plea, a cry for help."
The ferret stood there, tense, poised, ready, and annoyed. Raphael was about to say something, but Gale stepped away from the camp, singling himself out. The head of his axe dented the ground as it crunched it's way into the earth by his feet. He watched Ervoyce's head tilt, eyes closed, left ear cocked to listen. This was all the invitation he needed, so he bellowed for all to hear, "You promised me an answer today! The siren wind blows, so what say yea? And what. Say. She." The only response he got was a hushed, clicking laugh.
There was no chuckling, not even cackling. No, the only sound to be heard was conniving, mischievous in the worst of ways. More like short spurts of air unceremoniously escaping the lungs of a vagabond. The voice of the badger could be heard once more, proclaiming, almost unheard by the ears keyed in by the concerning reaction of the squirrel, that the duel would begin once his eyes were opened. The silence was total, absolute, weighed down by two beasts, crossing paths for the last time. Raphael drew his bow to his chest, preparing his mind for the shot, his shot. The eyes opened and the ferret fully drew, stopping a hair's breadth from releasing. Was it shock? Rather, it seemed, an element of his plan shifted and his confidence in the shot suddenly diminished. This..... thing, in front of him..... He knew not what it was, nor what to think of it.
Ervoyce stood slowly, staring his adversary down. The clicking laugh returned momentarily, amusement brought about by Raphael's perplexity. Not that this reaction was unexpected, planned on really, as the silver of the irises was the only thing to be preserved in his eyes. The white had been replaced by a murky, dark blue color.... the color of suffocated blood, and the scar crossing over his left pupil was now scarlet. It didn't take long for other changes to become noticeable, his fur stood on end, seeming to increase his size. As the hairs unwillingly straightened out, the scars underneath became somewhat visible, a patchwork hidden by what was normally a mat of fur. An unnerving, veiled smile spread across his face, so wide as to reveal two, fang-like teeth, filed down years ago for a vicious purpose. Ervoyce's stance grew as well, his posture was not that of a swordsman... Indeed, as it got lower, claws seemingly more pronounced than before as they sunk into the dirt, there became but one way to describe such a four-legged stance, that belonging to a beast. The squirrel released a strong breath, almost enunciating it, yet no vapor came forth, no warmth to react to the chill of the air.
There was no word, no sound, no warning, as an arrow sliced through the air, passing by an airborne squirrel. Raphael cursed under his breath as he cast aside his quiver, one arrow in each paw as he drew quickly for a second time, changing his target to something a little more reliable. Ervoyce's eyes squinted smugly as the second shot rocketed past his rib cage, drawing blood, but not much. The ferret resorted, not to panic, but to anger as he muttered under his breath, albeit, loudly, "Nobeast makes light of my bow! Nobeast may make light of me!" The string snapped taut, but his post-shout smile was quickly evaporated by the sight of the beast before him, not pierced through the chest, but the flesh between his right pinkie and his wrist. Raphael was aghast, such bullheadedness, such stubbornness... such fearlessness. He blanched further, realizing that his foe had gone so far as to stop mere steps away from him, still smiling as he righted himself, bit off the arrow head, and flicked the shaft away like a table scrap. Once again, they moved in unison, one to draw his sword, the other to approach hard from the left. The sword cleaved the air, missing the feint of the squirrel who managed to throw an indecisive, right punch to the gut. The force pushed Raphael back slightly, but he found an opening and switched hands quickly to swing upward. He felt a rewarding catch, but the blood that came with it did not nearly reflect the volume that should've been spilled at this range! His stomach was convulsed once again, this time by a right foot. He fought back the urge to spit, regaining his footing immediately, and lunging forward, jabbing out and down hard with both hands. Once again, he found his mark, but did not get the result he was looking for as his blade seemed more like it got caught up in or slicing alongside the forearm he had aimed for. Too late was he to notice the left arm of Ervoyce, falling intently from above, not to strike, but to swipe. Raphael did gag once this time, as red streaks were slung alongside him from along the right side of his face. He narrowly managed to throw himself into a roll, barely escaping the foot that violently stomped the dust he left behind into a frenzy. The ferret was spinning around to stand up, but was met with a ground shaking roar! The scream of the northern wind was brought to Redwall for one, defining moment as the sword bearer's focus was shattered, lashing out almost blindly at the tempest before him. Finally! A solid blow!.... Yet despair was still the only thing Raphael turned up as the blood from this monsters' left hand rolled down the blade that it had caught. The vermin yelped as his sword paw was kicked away from the hilt. The sword sung its' last as it flew, whistling through the air to land with a disturbing squelch in Vaurie's chest at the same time that the squirrel's turned torso revealed the thinner arrow of the weasel sticking out from his shoulder blade, narrowly missing an open heart.
It was at this moment that Raphael realized his, and his former subordinate's and fellow expert marksman's folly. It was the fur, that fake mass known only to the eye as it had grown outward. He had been fooled by hair.... It was too stupid to be true, yet here he lay, on the ground, beset by a smug vagrant. He lunged forward in a desperate attempt to gain momentum, piercing Ervoyce's right shoulder and pulling himself up towards his opponents head to get at his neck. Alas, his chest was met with a surprisingly calm fist, but his left limb was too slow to pull away as it was caught by the snaking arm of the other, suddenly and loudly snapped with a sole, affirmative motion. He cried out in pain... he really was at this beast, nay, this demon's mercy. Was it really insanity? Rage? The eyes were no longer dead, yet their sharpness and intent did not bring them life. "I can see it in your face," this childish, silky voice did not match the creature that produced it, "We call it being 'free' in the frozen lands... Allow me to demonstrate."
"ERVOYCE!" It was the voice of Gale! The squirrel's attention was dragged away from the grisly "duel," his gaze passing over the pointing badger before turning back towards the other encampment. His eyes dropped suddenly, as his murderous self realized what he was being guided to. Flickers of memory refused to leave him be as his desire fought with his will. The eyes went up again, but only enough to see the object in question, his sword... and it's purple bound grip. The cries had died to whimpers, more likely than not due to lung damage than anything else. His stare returned to the ferret, head flooded with different thoughts, a swirl of considerations, reminders, arguments.... and one decision. He sat there, contemplative, motionless, unconcerned with the creature underneath him. Then it was over, the Rheav inserted fully into the ferrets heart, the nearest thing to a blessing for him now. He stood, wiping the instrument on the tattered clothing regardless of owner. He walked towards the Torrent, but was halted by a second thud of Gale's weapon before he also stepped forward, "You've consulted with her then? Your answer?" Silence returned, overbearing, strange, but the stillness was not to be, as the world breathed a sigh when Ervoyce growled angrily and snapped the Rheav in two on his own knee, another powerful exhalation re-acquiring the steaminess of spring time breathing. "So then..... this is farewell," the squirrel merely walked past his former leader, past the Torrent, past everyone.
Vatra stood there, unmoving. She hadn't even dared to blink through the entire fiasco, not once, more that she couldn't. Her eyes closed as Ervoyce passed through the camp a fair distance away, sword clutched with a rock hard grip in her left hand. Her unseeing eyes drilled holes into the ground right in front of her, no response. No answers.
The air stifled itself, the birds grew quiet, the earth below settled... even the clouds seemed to hang, suspended in motion as if holding their collective breath. This duel between armies had so little to do with any sort of military move, no, it was far too personal for anybeast to be fooled beyond this point. A grudge match, the product of emotion and disdain. An opportunity for Raphael to drown the hopes of his opponent, a chance for Ervoyce to strike a vengeful blow. Vatra could only watch, yearning to talk some sense into Ervoyce, to take things slow, but her legs were paralyzed by something. Anger? No. Fear? Never...... Familiarity? The thought made her shiver, but the truth of the sentiment dawned on her regardless. This feeling, this helplessness, it wasn't born of any emotion, not of a feeling or hunch, not of confusion or cowardice... This thing that held her back.... It was the resemblance.... How much this friend of hers, reminded her of herself. The last piece clicked into place, but too late. Eyes widened she watched as he took one more step further into the perimeter, kneeling on both knees and staring into the dirt. The building tension in her body almost entirely drained away in a single instant. Turning slowly, she took Arya's paw in her own, not to grasp, but to examine, "His hands have these same callouses..... the hands I batted away so many times... they weren't there just to try and drag me back though, he even told me once or twice, but I didn't figure out what he meant... not 'till now." Her gaze shifted upward, looking Arya dead in the eye, a single, solemn tear having tracked itself halfway down her face, "Those times he chased me down, they weren't just to call me back, to lighten the mist," she started to turn back to the arena, "They were a desperate plea, a cry for help."
The ferret stood there, tense, poised, ready, and annoyed. Raphael was about to say something, but Gale stepped away from the camp, singling himself out. The head of his axe dented the ground as it crunched it's way into the earth by his feet. He watched Ervoyce's head tilt, eyes closed, left ear cocked to listen. This was all the invitation he needed, so he bellowed for all to hear, "You promised me an answer today! The siren wind blows, so what say yea? And what. Say. She." The only response he got was a hushed, clicking laugh.
There was no chuckling, not even cackling. No, the only sound to be heard was conniving, mischievous in the worst of ways. More like short spurts of air unceremoniously escaping the lungs of a vagabond. The voice of the badger could be heard once more, proclaiming, almost unheard by the ears keyed in by the concerning reaction of the squirrel, that the duel would begin once his eyes were opened. The silence was total, absolute, weighed down by two beasts, crossing paths for the last time. Raphael drew his bow to his chest, preparing his mind for the shot, his shot. The eyes opened and the ferret fully drew, stopping a hair's breadth from releasing. Was it shock? Rather, it seemed, an element of his plan shifted and his confidence in the shot suddenly diminished. This..... thing, in front of him..... He knew not what it was, nor what to think of it.
Ervoyce stood slowly, staring his adversary down. The clicking laugh returned momentarily, amusement brought about by Raphael's perplexity. Not that this reaction was unexpected, planned on really, as the silver of the irises was the only thing to be preserved in his eyes. The white had been replaced by a murky, dark blue color.... the color of suffocated blood, and the scar crossing over his left pupil was now scarlet. It didn't take long for other changes to become noticeable, his fur stood on end, seeming to increase his size. As the hairs unwillingly straightened out, the scars underneath became somewhat visible, a patchwork hidden by what was normally a mat of fur. An unnerving, veiled smile spread across his face, so wide as to reveal two, fang-like teeth, filed down years ago for a vicious purpose. Ervoyce's stance grew as well, his posture was not that of a swordsman... Indeed, as it got lower, claws seemingly more pronounced than before as they sunk into the dirt, there became but one way to describe such a four-legged stance, that belonging to a beast. The squirrel released a strong breath, almost enunciating it, yet no vapor came forth, no warmth to react to the chill of the air.
There was no word, no sound, no warning, as an arrow sliced through the air, passing by an airborne squirrel. Raphael cursed under his breath as he cast aside his quiver, one arrow in each paw as he drew quickly for a second time, changing his target to something a little more reliable. Ervoyce's eyes squinted smugly as the second shot rocketed past his rib cage, drawing blood, but not much. The ferret resorted, not to panic, but to anger as he muttered under his breath, albeit, loudly, "Nobeast makes light of my bow! Nobeast may make light of me!" The string snapped taut, but his post-shout smile was quickly evaporated by the sight of the beast before him, not pierced through the chest, but the flesh between his right pinkie and his wrist. Raphael was aghast, such bullheadedness, such stubbornness... such fearlessness. He blanched further, realizing that his foe had gone so far as to stop mere steps away from him, still smiling as he righted himself, bit off the arrow head, and flicked the shaft away like a table scrap. Once again, they moved in unison, one to draw his sword, the other to approach hard from the left. The sword cleaved the air, missing the feint of the squirrel who managed to throw an indecisive, right punch to the gut. The force pushed Raphael back slightly, but he found an opening and switched hands quickly to swing upward. He felt a rewarding catch, but the blood that came with it did not nearly reflect the volume that should've been spilled at this range! His stomach was convulsed once again, this time by a right foot. He fought back the urge to spit, regaining his footing immediately, and lunging forward, jabbing out and down hard with both hands. Once again, he found his mark, but did not get the result he was looking for as his blade seemed more like it got caught up in or slicing alongside the forearm he had aimed for. Too late was he to notice the left arm of Ervoyce, falling intently from above, not to strike, but to swipe. Raphael did gag once this time, as red streaks were slung alongside him from along the right side of his face. He narrowly managed to throw himself into a roll, barely escaping the foot that violently stomped the dust he left behind into a frenzy. The ferret was spinning around to stand up, but was met with a ground shaking roar! The scream of the northern wind was brought to Redwall for one, defining moment as the sword bearer's focus was shattered, lashing out almost blindly at the tempest before him. Finally! A solid blow!.... Yet despair was still the only thing Raphael turned up as the blood from this monsters' left hand rolled down the blade that it had caught. The vermin yelped as his sword paw was kicked away from the hilt. The sword sung its' last as it flew, whistling through the air to land with a disturbing squelch in Vaurie's chest at the same time that the squirrel's turned torso revealed the thinner arrow of the weasel sticking out from his shoulder blade, narrowly missing an open heart.
It was at this moment that Raphael realized his, and his former subordinate's and fellow expert marksman's folly. It was the fur, that fake mass known only to the eye as it had grown outward. He had been fooled by hair.... It was too stupid to be true, yet here he lay, on the ground, beset by a smug vagrant. He lunged forward in a desperate attempt to gain momentum, piercing Ervoyce's right shoulder and pulling himself up towards his opponents head to get at his neck. Alas, his chest was met with a surprisingly calm fist, but his left limb was too slow to pull away as it was caught by the snaking arm of the other, suddenly and loudly snapped with a sole, affirmative motion. He cried out in pain... he really was at this beast, nay, this demon's mercy. Was it really insanity? Rage? The eyes were no longer dead, yet their sharpness and intent did not bring them life. "I can see it in your face," this childish, silky voice did not match the creature that produced it, "We call it being 'free' in the frozen lands... Allow me to demonstrate."
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The thing came out, the "blade" that had been resting behind Ervoyce's waist was finally revealed, and not to the pleasure of anybeast present. The thing could neither be referred to as a weapon nor a tool. It had an edge, yes, partially serrated, with hooks and curves on the back side, little thorny bits that had no business being part of something carried onto the field. Such a thing could only be used, for one, sinister purpose. "It's called a' Rheav," Stormfront spoke to nobeast in particular, but continued regardless, "It is something tha 'tis only used when one regards ones opponent as somethin' less than living, devoid of value or purpose for being. 'Tis an insult, a reckoning, a vile object that weighs heavily o'er both victim and user." This explanation did little to settle the understanding of what was happening before everybeasts eyes. Ervoyce was mercilessly tearing the vermin asunder, revealing just what this "free" meant. Free of inhibition, free of mercy, free of pain, of anything other than base desire and instinct. The squirrel had truly become a monster of the most brutal order, an echo from a kingdom of blood, a symbol of power for a Northern tribe, a form of diplomacy in the stead of whole armies. None of these things did Raphael any good, nor did they offer solace in the face of agony. This opponent of his, almost unheard through the screaming... had finally shown but one thing as he leaned in close to whisper in the ferrets ear, "This is for Zanga!" The Rheav was yanked ferociously upwards, caught on many strands and fragments of the vermin's internals, the action of a beast who's only operative factor was pure, unbridled hate. Was it villainous joy that drove him forward? Perhaps not, but the horrors on display could never be justified to the unknowing woodlanders, many of whom turned away in shock. Raphael, cursed to be alive, lay there, helpless, anguished, despairing. There was no salvation, nothing that could save him from the maw of the beast, from the squirrel with fangs, from the Siren.
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"ERVOYCE!" It was the voice of Gale! The squirrel's attention was dragged away from the grisly "duel," his gaze passing over the pointing badger before turning back towards the other encampment. His eyes dropped suddenly, as his murderous self realized what he was being guided to. Flickers of memory refused to leave him be as his desire fought with his will. The eyes went up again, but only enough to see the object in question, his sword... and it's purple bound grip. The cries had died to whimpers, more likely than not due to lung damage than anything else. His stare returned to the ferret, head flooded with different thoughts, a swirl of considerations, reminders, arguments.... and one decision. He sat there, contemplative, motionless, unconcerned with the creature underneath him. Then it was over, the Rheav inserted fully into the ferrets heart, the nearest thing to a blessing for him now. He stood, wiping the instrument on the tattered clothing regardless of owner. He walked towards the Torrent, but was halted by a second thud of Gale's weapon before he also stepped forward, "You've consulted with her then? Your answer?" Silence returned, overbearing, strange, but the stillness was not to be, as the world breathed a sigh when Ervoyce growled angrily and snapped the Rheav in two on his own knee, another powerful exhalation re-acquiring the steaminess of spring time breathing. "So then..... this is farewell," the squirrel merely walked past his former leader, past the Torrent, past everyone.
Vatra stood there, unmoving. She hadn't even dared to blink through the entire fiasco, not once, more that she couldn't. Her eyes closed as Ervoyce passed through the camp a fair distance away, sword clutched with a rock hard grip in her left hand. Her unseeing eyes drilled holes into the ground right in front of her, no response. No answers.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on January 09, 2020, 02:38:29 AM
Post by: Cornflower MM on January 09, 2020, 02:38:29 AM
A shocked silence fell over everyone as the battle came to a close, everyone stunned at the brutality they'd just witnessed. Arya's mind started whirling as Ervoyce (was it really him? She was hesitant to call the unknown squirrel by her trusted friend's name, even if their outward appearance was the same) turned and left.
With a glance, Arya realized Vatra had fallen into some sort of shock. "Vatra? Hey. Stay with me. Ervoyce needs you right now, we'll work everything out but we've got to make sure he's safe, okay?" She reached out to take Vatra's free paw in hopes of connecting to the other squirrel. Arya feared they didn't stand a chance of finding Ervoyce and getting him somewhere safe without her. Vatra and Ervoyce had an immensely strong bond, and if there was anybody who understood him, Vatra was the one. "Vatra? Did you hear me?" Her voice was soft and soothing as she tried to get through.
Behind them, Bryant and Ushen were just as shocked as everyone else. Bryant didn't want to disturb Arya and Vatra but he had no idea what was about to happen. They had all just witnessed a brutal bloodbath and who knew how the vermin would react? Would they leave? Would they fight? Unsettled beasts were unpredictable, and Ervoyce had left nothing of their leader. And what about the Torrent? Would they even listen to anyone outside of Ervoyce?
He glanced to Ushen to see similar thoughts flickering behind his brother's eyes. Still, everything Bryant would do hinged on Arya's orders and what she thought was best. Surely the girls would go after Ervoyce, but that was not his or Ushen's place - they were too new, they didn't have the history there. That still didn't really answer what he should do, but, hopefully, things would fall into place somewhat once the vermin figured out what happened. He supposed it would be too much to hope that they'd just up and run off, but maybe they wouldn't be too determined to stay.
With a glance, Arya realized Vatra had fallen into some sort of shock. "Vatra? Hey. Stay with me. Ervoyce needs you right now, we'll work everything out but we've got to make sure he's safe, okay?" She reached out to take Vatra's free paw in hopes of connecting to the other squirrel. Arya feared they didn't stand a chance of finding Ervoyce and getting him somewhere safe without her. Vatra and Ervoyce had an immensely strong bond, and if there was anybody who understood him, Vatra was the one. "Vatra? Did you hear me?" Her voice was soft and soothing as she tried to get through.
Behind them, Bryant and Ushen were just as shocked as everyone else. Bryant didn't want to disturb Arya and Vatra but he had no idea what was about to happen. They had all just witnessed a brutal bloodbath and who knew how the vermin would react? Would they leave? Would they fight? Unsettled beasts were unpredictable, and Ervoyce had left nothing of their leader. And what about the Torrent? Would they even listen to anyone outside of Ervoyce?
He glanced to Ushen to see similar thoughts flickering behind his brother's eyes. Still, everything Bryant would do hinged on Arya's orders and what she thought was best. Surely the girls would go after Ervoyce, but that was not his or Ushen's place - they were too new, they didn't have the history there. That still didn't really answer what he should do, but, hopefully, things would fall into place somewhat once the vermin figured out what happened. He supposed it would be too much to hope that they'd just up and run off, but maybe they wouldn't be too determined to stay.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on April 10, 2020, 08:58:40 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on April 10, 2020, 08:58:40 PM
Vatra's arm barred Arya's grasp as the former turned her head to address her dear friend, "Not this time.... This one's on me." Her eyes couldn't hide the hurt as muddled emotions sifted back and forth behind dry lids. After everything they'd been through she knew it had to be her, yet it almost felt "wrong," somehow. Her right paw gently caressed the purple binding of the sword hilt as memories of her numerous escapades flooded back... She never could've known what his initial reactions had been each of those times, only the mist, loneliness, and the surprise at his arrival, the surprise of a single scrap of peace. Had he felt these same things she was feeling now? Did he now feel as she had? Vatra winced at the thought. How did he know what to say?.... No, the better question was whether or not he'd known at the time either. Her gaze shifted to Ervoyce's back as he trudged out behind the Torrent's gathering. Perhaps it was not merely the words themselves that tugged back against the rage, but simply that anybeast had bothered to have words at all. Vatra stepped towards him, swallowing her doubt.
Cold... everything was cold except for the ferret blood soaking into his fur, bringing a harsh, burning sensation. Ervoyce felt distant from the rest of the world, separated by a dizzying haze that wouldn't even clear in response to the pain of the heat. Even his ever sharp ears felt muffled, though perhaps he'd rather not hear for the time being. The camp was passing him by as his feet continued to move forward, devoid of command. It was in this stupor that the squirrel found himself down on one knee. Having been distracted by multiple recollections and stray thoughts, he had noticed neither the swing nor his own lurch upon being struck, only now starting to realize the soreness in his gut. He felt an overwhelming desire to collapse, but something was supporting his upper body. A hand came to rest on his back, one he realized belonged to Vatra as his eyes began to clear. The gravity of all that had taken place crashed back like a cold start out of sleep, shocking his body into alertness. Violent shivering ensued, but his greater concern was the onset of panic. He hadn't planned on being around any of his friends after the fight, rather, he had no plan at all. A quick, desperate search for a way out turned up not a single avenue of retreat from the predicament at hand.
Ervoyce's body had tightened from the embarrassed panic, but soon slunk in shameful defeat. He was helpless, with no facade left to take cover behind, mangled like the poor excuse for a corpse that had been his own undoing... Even so, it was the truth, not the one he wanted anymore, but the one all who knew him deserved to know. His mouth scrambled for words, but his mind gave them no thought, "I, Vatra... Look... I don't.. can't.... don't.. I.. Ow!" Though there was little to interrupt, he did stop in response to being jarred by a quick headbutt. Vatra was holding him at arms length, also kneeling as he slipped even lower, the sight of her face only furthering his internal conflict. "Stop," he blinked, for the voice was not only hers, but, though a little shaky, emphatic, knowing, "Your eyes hide nothing, skittering around, trying to find somewhere to hide... I wonder if my own betrayed my heart before... All of those times." He tried to avert his traitorous eyes, but Vatra would not allow him to, scooting closer and placing a hand behind his left ear, thumb just in front, disallowing a turn of the head. It was a gentle touch, but one that forced him to comply with her terms. He spoke through a grimace, "I can't imagine what it was like... to have control seized from you in such a way." His head fell the short way Vatra's touch would allow as his subject changed, "All the while I've given it up willingly-" "Then why is there so much pain in your eyes!?" Ervoyce was startled by her sudden, raised voice. Blinking back the moisture, she continued fervently, "Why does your voice ache from the strain!?... Why do you feel shame if you were as willing as you would say?" Vatra pulled him close, wrapping her tail around his back, pressing his head into her shoulder as she held him in a supportive, inescapable hug, voice soft , almost a whisper next to his sensitive ears, "You chased me every time because you understood.... because you cared. I won't let you escape me now for the exact same reasons Ervoyce... You've no need to run from me... You never will." She was so.... warm. It didn't burn like the blood, it soothed like sunshine, the beams of which scorched a nameless void. He let go of himself, fur settling, and blood draining from his eyes. Vatra could feel it running down her back like a sick puddle of tears, but she didn't care, he was the squirrel she'd known these past two seasons, he was hers, and for this simple fact, she smiled.
Even the hardiest of the vermin blanched at the scene before them. Their leader was not only dead, he was in shreds scattered about the grisly grass. The lesser of Raphael's entourage had surrendered their morning's allotment to the nearest clump of green whilst the others tried to piece together what exactly was supposed to happen. They shuffled inside, skirting the body of Vaurie, the would-be interloper in the previous duel. The commotion inside was great indeed, nobeast knew what to do with the sight they'd seen. Even so, the crowd managed to turn to Jantar, their only source of leadership left. Her crazed eyes rose, but all they bore witness to was a vengeful mouse whose apparition bore a sword that would not cease to ring in her ears. She spoke as if chilled to her core, "Fight, for ye will find no comfort here. We've fallen ill of this place, these halls will consume you faster than than any army! FIGHT THAT YOU MAY RUN!"
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Cold... everything was cold except for the ferret blood soaking into his fur, bringing a harsh, burning sensation. Ervoyce felt distant from the rest of the world, separated by a dizzying haze that wouldn't even clear in response to the pain of the heat. Even his ever sharp ears felt muffled, though perhaps he'd rather not hear for the time being. The camp was passing him by as his feet continued to move forward, devoid of command. It was in this stupor that the squirrel found himself down on one knee. Having been distracted by multiple recollections and stray thoughts, he had noticed neither the swing nor his own lurch upon being struck, only now starting to realize the soreness in his gut. He felt an overwhelming desire to collapse, but something was supporting his upper body. A hand came to rest on his back, one he realized belonged to Vatra as his eyes began to clear. The gravity of all that had taken place crashed back like a cold start out of sleep, shocking his body into alertness. Violent shivering ensued, but his greater concern was the onset of panic. He hadn't planned on being around any of his friends after the fight, rather, he had no plan at all. A quick, desperate search for a way out turned up not a single avenue of retreat from the predicament at hand.
Ervoyce's body had tightened from the embarrassed panic, but soon slunk in shameful defeat. He was helpless, with no facade left to take cover behind, mangled like the poor excuse for a corpse that had been his own undoing... Even so, it was the truth, not the one he wanted anymore, but the one all who knew him deserved to know. His mouth scrambled for words, but his mind gave them no thought, "I, Vatra... Look... I don't.. can't.... don't.. I.. Ow!" Though there was little to interrupt, he did stop in response to being jarred by a quick headbutt. Vatra was holding him at arms length, also kneeling as he slipped even lower, the sight of her face only furthering his internal conflict. "Stop," he blinked, for the voice was not only hers, but, though a little shaky, emphatic, knowing, "Your eyes hide nothing, skittering around, trying to find somewhere to hide... I wonder if my own betrayed my heart before... All of those times." He tried to avert his traitorous eyes, but Vatra would not allow him to, scooting closer and placing a hand behind his left ear, thumb just in front, disallowing a turn of the head. It was a gentle touch, but one that forced him to comply with her terms. He spoke through a grimace, "I can't imagine what it was like... to have control seized from you in such a way." His head fell the short way Vatra's touch would allow as his subject changed, "All the while I've given it up willingly-" "Then why is there so much pain in your eyes!?" Ervoyce was startled by her sudden, raised voice. Blinking back the moisture, she continued fervently, "Why does your voice ache from the strain!?... Why do you feel shame if you were as willing as you would say?" Vatra pulled him close, wrapping her tail around his back, pressing his head into her shoulder as she held him in a supportive, inescapable hug, voice soft , almost a whisper next to his sensitive ears, "You chased me every time because you understood.... because you cared. I won't let you escape me now for the exact same reasons Ervoyce... You've no need to run from me... You never will." She was so.... warm. It didn't burn like the blood, it soothed like sunshine, the beams of which scorched a nameless void. He let go of himself, fur settling, and blood draining from his eyes. Vatra could feel it running down her back like a sick puddle of tears, but she didn't care, he was the squirrel she'd known these past two seasons, he was hers, and for this simple fact, she smiled.
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Even the hardiest of the vermin blanched at the scene before them. Their leader was not only dead, he was in shreds scattered about the grisly grass. The lesser of Raphael's entourage had surrendered their morning's allotment to the nearest clump of green whilst the others tried to piece together what exactly was supposed to happen. They shuffled inside, skirting the body of Vaurie, the would-be interloper in the previous duel. The commotion inside was great indeed, nobeast knew what to do with the sight they'd seen. Even so, the crowd managed to turn to Jantar, their only source of leadership left. Her crazed eyes rose, but all they bore witness to was a vengeful mouse whose apparition bore a sword that would not cease to ring in her ears. She spoke as if chilled to her core, "Fight, for ye will find no comfort here. We've fallen ill of this place, these halls will consume you faster than than any army! FIGHT THAT YOU MAY RUN!"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 05, 2020, 03:57:39 AM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 05, 2020, 03:57:39 AM
Arya's eyes lit up with understanding as Vatra spoke to her, and she nodded. Her eyes tracked Vatra as she stepped away, worry flitting across her face plain as day. Bryant and Ushen stepped up from behind her, and she looked to each of them. "They'll be fine. In the meantime, the vermin need to flushed out of the Abbey and out of the grounds."
At that moment Jantar's demented screeching reached their ears through the window Ervoyce had broken, and Arya smiled a grim, horrible smile for just a moment.
Most of the Abbey allies were still completely shocked at the scene which they had just witnessed, as most had never seen such brutal violence carried out like that, the exception being the Torrent, who were largely unaffected and simply stood waiting for Gale's command. Arya scanned through them all, a frown flicking across her features as she stepped forward and let out a loud, ear piercing whistle. "EVERYONE! Now is your chance to finally reclaim your home! They will come to us and now is the time to fight like never before, for winning is just within our grasp! RUN THEM OUT!"
At that moment Jantar's demented screeching reached their ears through the window Ervoyce had broken, and Arya smiled a grim, horrible smile for just a moment.
Most of the Abbey allies were still completely shocked at the scene which they had just witnessed, as most had never seen such brutal violence carried out like that, the exception being the Torrent, who were largely unaffected and simply stood waiting for Gale's command. Arya scanned through them all, a frown flicking across her features as she stepped forward and let out a loud, ear piercing whistle. "EVERYONE! Now is your chance to finally reclaim your home! They will come to us and now is the time to fight like never before, for winning is just within our grasp! RUN THEM OUT!"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on May 06, 2020, 03:05:34 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on May 06, 2020, 03:05:34 AM
She was his. Sure, she had her rough spots, but what was that to somebeast such as Ervoyce? A wandering banshee, whose screams had been silenced by a wrathful, broken angel. They had tempered one another, forged into something that neither, nor both sides of madness could consume. Even now, with the commotion rising, all seemed to be... right. He rested in her strong embrace as she spoke to him, "We can be free, can't we? This abbey, this family, they are what we fight for now, right?.. And they need us now... Once more." She began to stand, but his body stayed upright. Blood had drained all the way down his face, but his eyes were now clear to see that purple hilt. He was propped up on a sword he had been scared to touch, no, even to look at... Yet Vatra had so soundly blazed that simple purple binding back into his grasp, it's meaning unforgettable, a symbol of her nearness to him, even now continuing to support his defiant body. He sniffed back the moisture that would become tears... He had one more job to do, one more fight to take before he could rest. Grinding himself back into working order, he stood tall, turning to face Gale on the backdrop of the vermin finally beginning to show, "Gale! I may no longer be a part of the storm that does not cease, but let me.... let me be its' herald, ONE LAST TIME!" Even the stiff badger allowed a slight tilt in his flat jawline as he faced the swelling of their enemies ranks. Ervoyce drew his sword, casting the scabbard aside as the blade was raised. The squirrel filled his chest, bellowing a familiar cry for the last time, "CHUN ONÓRAAAAAAAA!" The echo of the cry was lifted loud and proud by every Torrent present, their way of saying goodbye to one of their own. Nobeast dared regret, they surged forth, their brother in arms close behind to engage in a final, glorious battle, what could they do but smile? And smile they did.
"Sing with me, the song of victory," the only response Vatra got was a stifled gurgle as her javelin penetrated the chest of a flustered rat. Was it pity? No, how could she feel such towards these vile invaders. She could not identify exactly what this was, as it was not rage, though she may be angry. It was not fear, for she had none to be given for such barbarians, nor was it peace, as the melee would never allow as much. What she did know was that this vengeance was for the Abbey, the warmth was for Ervoyce and her friends, and the ferocity was to end the fight soundly and quickly. A sword snaked it's way toward her, only to be thwarted by the shaft, deflected into uselessness as the stoat who had struck was consigned to his fate. Weapon free of another carcass, she peered at it for a second, covered in so much red, yet only where there was blood. This feeling, it did not clot her eyes, nay, it was born of their clarity... Freedom.
* * * * *
"Sing with me, the song of victory," the only response Vatra got was a stifled gurgle as her javelin penetrated the chest of a flustered rat. Was it pity? No, how could she feel such towards these vile invaders. She could not identify exactly what this was, as it was not rage, though she may be angry. It was not fear, for she had none to be given for such barbarians, nor was it peace, as the melee would never allow as much. What she did know was that this vengeance was for the Abbey, the warmth was for Ervoyce and her friends, and the ferocity was to end the fight soundly and quickly. A sword snaked it's way toward her, only to be thwarted by the shaft, deflected into uselessness as the stoat who had struck was consigned to his fate. Weapon free of another carcass, she peered at it for a second, covered in so much red, yet only where there was blood. This feeling, it did not clot her eyes, nay, it was born of their clarity... Freedom.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 08, 2020, 11:49:50 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 08, 2020, 11:49:50 PM
Ervoyce's cry rang through the air, and Arya breathed a sigh of relief as she slashed her way through the crowd of fleeing vermin with a sword she'd taken from one of the first bodies to fall. She was trying to make it to the Abbey doors, but the massive flow of vermin that didn't really have any other way out made gaining ground exceedingly difficult. Plunging her pilfered sword into the side of a stoat Arya verified Byant and Ushen were covering each other nearby and paused for just a moment to look around, relishing seeing everyone working together to take back what had been stolen, before diving straight back into the fight.
As much as the sight warmed her heart, Arya had truly been looking for Vatra and Ervoyce. Their small group had been the planners, the masterminds, the driving force that made this day truly possible, and it just didn't feel quite right to not have them strictly by her side at this, the final battle. Logically she knew they were somewhere in the crowd but Arya still felt uneasy, as she would until Jantar was killed and every last vermin run out of the grounds.
As much as the sight warmed her heart, Arya had truly been looking for Vatra and Ervoyce. Their small group had been the planners, the masterminds, the driving force that made this day truly possible, and it just didn't feel quite right to not have them strictly by her side at this, the final battle. Logically she knew they were somewhere in the crowd but Arya still felt uneasy, as she would until Jantar was killed and every last vermin run out of the grounds.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on June 10, 2020, 10:10:43 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on June 10, 2020, 10:10:43 PM
Seemingly summoned by Arya's desire, Vatra appeared beside her friend, stubborn weasel in tow, "You're already dead! Le'ggo!" After finally managing to kick the miscreant off, she chanced a glance and a smile to the other, "Can't let you go do anything crazy when we're so close." Her comment was thoroughly saturated with sass, but the relief of Arya's safety was plain to see. Was to feel this... happy? All around the chaos of blood and death wailed the hymn of war, yet it was the culmination of a conflict far too long, a weariness to, at last, be put to rest. Pain, grief, fear, and all the other blights of a siege were running their course, and peace was on the horizon, one sunset away. Even as she was fending off a stray spear, Vatra couldn't put these thoughts from her mind, "Arya?" She paused, steeling herself, "Don't go getting yourself hurt now, ya hear?"
The sea of vermin had grown to substantial proportions, though it would part a little at times as the occasional enemy recognized Ervoyce and opted to change course. Shortly he managed to catch up with the other two, though he wasn't completely sure how he felt about being around Arya yet... Vatra may have accepted his darkness, but he couldn't just expect his other friends to do the same. "If I'm lucky, I can just make light of things and deal with this later," he spoke on arrival, "The two of you are together? Good thing I'm here to keep you from-"
"Already said that," Vatra interrupted, sass fully reinstated, and now accompanied by a giggle.
"Oh..." sails now deflated, Ervoyce found himself as the awkward observer in the wake of a foiled plan. A tired grin inched it's way up his cheeks, "We've perhaps spent too much time together huh?"
"Never," a gentle word brimming with warmth as she took a breather, sharing in his content expression.
He let out an amused sigh, "Forward it is then, our hopes ride on the edge of tomorrow after all." The squirrel's eyes hardened again after a short pause as the severity returned to his voice, "Let's finish taking back our home."
Vatra's ears perked up, but she didn't say anything. "Our home," was it silly of her to find so much peace in just two simple words? Even amidst the turmoil, in all of her readiness, she couldn't drop the smile, she had her answer, "No, no it's not."
Carnage, it was inescapable, and it wasn't going their way. Jantar had managed to snake her way out the door, but found no avenue of escape. She cursed her prior ignorance, bemoaning the past warning signs she had failed to see. The truth was they'd been losing for awhile already, Raphael had been driven, passionate even, but he lacked experience in leadership. The unpleasant feeling of helplessness rested it's weary weight on the vixen's shoulders. The battle seemed to find it's cadence, and as the situation became easier to gauge, Jantar caught a glimpse of one of the black squirrels. "One of the ringleaders," she hissed to herself, now finding more interest in spite than in a hopeless search for escape. She inched forward, drawing a blow pipe and watching as the squirrel's javelin erupted out of a rat's back. A dart sailed on the malicious breath of the fox, sickeningly precise, but when she rose, it was not satisfaction that played across her face. The other one, the slayer of a champion stood in her way. His eyes were cold, but not dead like before, nay, the gaze that froze her in place was sharp, alive, daring her to try again. The dart had certainly landed, her adversary had to know this... yet, he did not worry. Jantar dared not try her luck again, disinterested in such a brazen challenge. She didn't have long to wait beyond that moment either, not a half of an hour had passed before weapons were thrown to the ground along with the groveling bodies of their owners.
Hundreds lay dead in the grass, but no more. The winter was past, and spring bore the final victory for the woodlanders of Redwall. Cheers shook the walls down to their foundations, crowding out the sobs of grieving friends, for the blood on the ground did not discriminate from whom it had been produced. Loss held out no mercy for the living, having blown it's way through all present. Ervoyce surveyed the results from a kneeling position, his previous duel now completely wiped away by a tide of blood. A pair of tears welled in his eyes as he looked on his friends, the brothers, Arya, Vatra, all were alive and... well enough. His smile wrinkled, "Now, what to tell Vatra?" his vision started to cloud as he was about to pull out the dart, barely managing to succeed in this simple task before collapsing to the ground.
* * * * *
The sea of vermin had grown to substantial proportions, though it would part a little at times as the occasional enemy recognized Ervoyce and opted to change course. Shortly he managed to catch up with the other two, though he wasn't completely sure how he felt about being around Arya yet... Vatra may have accepted his darkness, but he couldn't just expect his other friends to do the same. "If I'm lucky, I can just make light of things and deal with this later," he spoke on arrival, "The two of you are together? Good thing I'm here to keep you from-"
"Already said that," Vatra interrupted, sass fully reinstated, and now accompanied by a giggle.
"Oh..." sails now deflated, Ervoyce found himself as the awkward observer in the wake of a foiled plan. A tired grin inched it's way up his cheeks, "We've perhaps spent too much time together huh?"
"Never," a gentle word brimming with warmth as she took a breather, sharing in his content expression.
He let out an amused sigh, "Forward it is then, our hopes ride on the edge of tomorrow after all." The squirrel's eyes hardened again after a short pause as the severity returned to his voice, "Let's finish taking back our home."
Vatra's ears perked up, but she didn't say anything. "Our home," was it silly of her to find so much peace in just two simple words? Even amidst the turmoil, in all of her readiness, she couldn't drop the smile, she had her answer, "No, no it's not."
* * * * *
Carnage, it was inescapable, and it wasn't going their way. Jantar had managed to snake her way out the door, but found no avenue of escape. She cursed her prior ignorance, bemoaning the past warning signs she had failed to see. The truth was they'd been losing for awhile already, Raphael had been driven, passionate even, but he lacked experience in leadership. The unpleasant feeling of helplessness rested it's weary weight on the vixen's shoulders. The battle seemed to find it's cadence, and as the situation became easier to gauge, Jantar caught a glimpse of one of the black squirrels. "One of the ringleaders," she hissed to herself, now finding more interest in spite than in a hopeless search for escape. She inched forward, drawing a blow pipe and watching as the squirrel's javelin erupted out of a rat's back. A dart sailed on the malicious breath of the fox, sickeningly precise, but when she rose, it was not satisfaction that played across her face. The other one, the slayer of a champion stood in her way. His eyes were cold, but not dead like before, nay, the gaze that froze her in place was sharp, alive, daring her to try again. The dart had certainly landed, her adversary had to know this... yet, he did not worry. Jantar dared not try her luck again, disinterested in such a brazen challenge. She didn't have long to wait beyond that moment either, not a half of an hour had passed before weapons were thrown to the ground along with the groveling bodies of their owners.
* * * * *
Hundreds lay dead in the grass, but no more. The winter was past, and spring bore the final victory for the woodlanders of Redwall. Cheers shook the walls down to their foundations, crowding out the sobs of grieving friends, for the blood on the ground did not discriminate from whom it had been produced. Loss held out no mercy for the living, having blown it's way through all present. Ervoyce surveyed the results from a kneeling position, his previous duel now completely wiped away by a tide of blood. A pair of tears welled in his eyes as he looked on his friends, the brothers, Arya, Vatra, all were alive and... well enough. His smile wrinkled, "Now, what to tell Vatra?" his vision started to cloud as he was about to pull out the dart, barely managing to succeed in this simple task before collapsing to the ground.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 20, 2020, 07:48:20 AM
Post by: Cornflower MM on June 20, 2020, 07:48:20 AM
Arya breathed a sigh of relief as Vatra joined her, a calmness washing over her as Ervoyce trotted up a moment later. She could still see Bryant and Ushen working together a mere moment away and the squirrel smiled to herself as the sound of Ervoyce and Vatra's banter rose to her ears.
It felt right, in that moment, to be at the side of those Arya held in such high regards, fighting to regain what had been taken from them. Arya felt like she belonged, like she had found something she hadn't even known she was missing. Flashing a smile in response to Ervoyce, she threw herself back into the fight with renewed vigor.
She soon found herself plunging her sword into the side of a rat that had foolishly been attempting to take both Bryant and Ushen on. "Doing alright?" It had been pure chance that led Arya to finish that particular battle, but she was quite grateful for the opportunity to check in with the two she considered to be "her" boys. "As well as can be expected," Ushen answered, taking a moment to gulp down a breath of air as Bryant nodded fervently in agreement. "Good, good."
The trio fought on together for what seemed like both long hours and mere minutes. Then, the battle was won and Arya grabbed on to Ushen with shocked relief, squeezing his arm perhaps too tightly. It was over. She couldn't quite believe it. Things were not going to be quite the same for some time, but it was a start. Her gaze flicked around, trying to find everyone and hoping they were all in one piece, at the very least. It was all she dared hope for. Vatra, where's Vatra? There's Ervoyce, he doesn't look- oh no.
Just as Arya had caught sight of Ervoyce, he toppled over. Bryant leaped forward in a futile attempt to catch the other squirrel's fall but was nowhere near close enough. The thud of Ervoyce hitting the ground was inaudible, thanks to the celebration and mourning of the Redwallers, but Arya flinched all the same as she sprinted to him.
Bryant was kneeling next to their companion, paws almost flailing around as he tried to figure out what to do, and Arya shoved him out of the way and started searching for any signs of life. "Ervoyce? Can you hear me at all? Vatra, we need Vatra, where's Vatra, WE NEED VATRA." Arya hadn't meant to shout but she was starting to panic and her own paws were becoming too shaky to tell anything.
Not Ervoyce, Vatra needs him, and I can't lose someone else. I can't, not after Zanga, this can't be happening. Her thoughts were swirling around and around, far too fast, and she couldn't help but let out a choked sob. She threw herself back and away; she wasn't able to help Ervoyce like this, she would only get in the way of those who could. Tears clouded her vision as she registered Bryant standing and Ushen's presence moving closer. "It's okay, he's still breathing, it'll be okay," Ushen murmured and all Arya could do was nod.
It felt right, in that moment, to be at the side of those Arya held in such high regards, fighting to regain what had been taken from them. Arya felt like she belonged, like she had found something she hadn't even known she was missing. Flashing a smile in response to Ervoyce, she threw herself back into the fight with renewed vigor.
She soon found herself plunging her sword into the side of a rat that had foolishly been attempting to take both Bryant and Ushen on. "Doing alright?" It had been pure chance that led Arya to finish that particular battle, but she was quite grateful for the opportunity to check in with the two she considered to be "her" boys. "As well as can be expected," Ushen answered, taking a moment to gulp down a breath of air as Bryant nodded fervently in agreement. "Good, good."
The trio fought on together for what seemed like both long hours and mere minutes. Then, the battle was won and Arya grabbed on to Ushen with shocked relief, squeezing his arm perhaps too tightly. It was over. She couldn't quite believe it. Things were not going to be quite the same for some time, but it was a start. Her gaze flicked around, trying to find everyone and hoping they were all in one piece, at the very least. It was all she dared hope for. Vatra, where's Vatra? There's Ervoyce, he doesn't look- oh no.
Just as Arya had caught sight of Ervoyce, he toppled over. Bryant leaped forward in a futile attempt to catch the other squirrel's fall but was nowhere near close enough. The thud of Ervoyce hitting the ground was inaudible, thanks to the celebration and mourning of the Redwallers, but Arya flinched all the same as she sprinted to him.
Bryant was kneeling next to their companion, paws almost flailing around as he tried to figure out what to do, and Arya shoved him out of the way and started searching for any signs of life. "Ervoyce? Can you hear me at all? Vatra, we need Vatra, where's Vatra, WE NEED VATRA." Arya hadn't meant to shout but she was starting to panic and her own paws were becoming too shaky to tell anything.
Not Ervoyce, Vatra needs him, and I can't lose someone else. I can't, not after Zanga, this can't be happening. Her thoughts were swirling around and around, far too fast, and she couldn't help but let out a choked sob. She threw herself back and away; she wasn't able to help Ervoyce like this, she would only get in the way of those who could. Tears clouded her vision as she registered Bryant standing and Ushen's presence moving closer. "It's okay, he's still breathing, it'll be okay," Ushen murmured and all Arya could do was nod.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on June 27, 2020, 08:55:47 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on June 27, 2020, 08:55:47 PM
OOC: BIC:
Vatra and Ervoyce had been together for the majority of the conflict, though the squirrelmaid now found herself panting alone. It could only have been a couple of minutes since she'd seen him last, and thought better of putting too much stock in worrying. She was assisting a wounded mouse to his feet when Arya's call shattered her disciplined calm, there was but one reason that her friend would scream her name in such a way right now. The sudden, dreadful chill was soon followed by the drop of her heart at the sight ahead. Moisture quickly pooled in her eyes as they desperately tried to blink the tears away, fighting the onset of panic. On her way to his side, however, she was only to have her hopes dashed... there, in his palm, was the dart. Barely managing to reach his side, Vatra fell to her knees on his right side, "... Er..Eh..... Ervoyce?" she reached under him and supported his back and neck while raising him from the ground, "Please.... you have to come back!... I can't do this again, n-not alone!" A gentle, almost timid paw caressed the side of her head, thumb softly rubbing against her cheek as Ervoyce's eyes slit open. Reaching across with her own hand, she held his, tilting her head into it as if to extract as much from the feeling as was available, trying to hold onto the moment, lest the next come to pass.
Tears welled up in Ervoyce's eyes, further shifting Vatra's emotions out of check as fear's grip tightened maliciously. She kept trying to push the dart in his other hand from her mind, but it sat there mockingly, oozing disdain.
"Vatra."
Instantly reigned in by his voice, she offered a meek, "Yes?" in response
With a wince, he was clearly forcing his eyes open, allowing their gazes to meet in spite of the many drops impeding both of them, "Vatra... I'm sorry."
She cut him off, "Ervoyce, you have nothing to apolo-!"
"Stop! This is no time for.... there is no time for objections.... Please, just listen...." A smile spread across his weathered face, "Because I'm so proud of you, and I was lucky to be yours." He continued after a quick coughing fit, "I'm sorry I couldn't be here sooner... That it took us so long to meet. I'm sorry that it took even longer still to show you the truth... That I couldn't even be bothered to trust you with the same things I asked you to trust me with," He laughed sadly, "Who knows, maybe things would be different today if I'd let you sort me out sooner.." The dart rolled off of his left hand as it slowly reached around, managing to catch hold of his dropped sword, pulling the hilt up to his heart. Yet, the effort to maintain control was but in vain as he spluttered through his sobs, "I'm sorry because it isn't fair! I'm sorry about the burdens we can't lighten, the laughs we can't share, the fish we can't go see!.... I'm sorry..... Call it selfish, but I'd rather die a thousand deaths than give up my time with you!.. And that's why-" With a lurch that caught her by surprise, Ervoyce had managed to drop the sword and get his left paw under Vatra's arm and up on her shoulder, "IT'S NOT YOUR FAULT! Don't you dare think otherwise! We both suffered long enough from nothing more than our own shame!..... Don't you dare go back! There are too many beasts who depend on you here! Too much life to waste your own! I'm sorry I'm going where you can't follow, I ask that you be patient, don't seek me out... Our time will come again... Kawalan." Her heart stopped... his voice... it was getting quieter. Slipping slowly out of their fading grips, he tried to finish before he hit the ground, "... I'm... I'm sorry you were born soooo so strong.... Please kno-
WHUMP
"..................... Know, that I will always Love you... Don't follow me... don't follow.... me..."
Before she could get anything out... it was over. The tender paw slid off Vatra's cheek to land lopsided in the ground-up dirt and bloody grass. His eyes were closing slowly as one, last smile looked back at her... So hopeful, so alive, so... sad. She watched, helpless as his chest deflated, as the light faded from his still blood-crusted eyes... completely, utterly, motionless. For the first time in her life, all that she wanted was for the red haze to descend, but even this curse betrayed her. All she wanted in this moment was to stop, to stop everything, but especially feeling. Yet all she could do was feel, the weight, the cold, the despair. Heart now racing, and breath convulsing, she could do but one thing. Long, loud, her scream pierced the sky itself, a single, emphatic statement of grief that the world itself could offer no answer to. She choked on the air as it came in, coughs shaking some of the water out of her soaked face. Down on both knees, it was all she could do to slouch there, crying yet again for the losses that never seemed to stop. Several minutes passed, many had come to wonder if the price of victory was worth paying. Vatra quickly rose and darted away, not listening, not thinking, just sprinting around the Abbey. Turning a corner, and darting across the open ground, she fell flat, feeling almost paralyzed. It was like all life had seeped from her, the pond's cold embrace a mere few paces away, taunting her with the relief she so desperately sought. Betrayed by her heart, betrayed by her rage, betrayed by her body, she desperately clawed towards the water, but gained no ground. She was left with nothing but the dirt to weep against.
Jantar had stayed low during the entire debacle, getting even lower as the vermin were rounded up together. "Vixen." The voices of badgers were hard to confuse.
Spoiler
I often write whilst listening to music, and this track just fit too darn well, and is also the inspiration for why I tried to stick with Vatra's perspective as much as possible instead of switching between them. Figured I'd offer the track here in case anybeast reading felt like listening at the same time.
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Vatra and Ervoyce had been together for the majority of the conflict, though the squirrelmaid now found herself panting alone. It could only have been a couple of minutes since she'd seen him last, and thought better of putting too much stock in worrying. She was assisting a wounded mouse to his feet when Arya's call shattered her disciplined calm, there was but one reason that her friend would scream her name in such a way right now. The sudden, dreadful chill was soon followed by the drop of her heart at the sight ahead. Moisture quickly pooled in her eyes as they desperately tried to blink the tears away, fighting the onset of panic. On her way to his side, however, she was only to have her hopes dashed... there, in his palm, was the dart. Barely managing to reach his side, Vatra fell to her knees on his right side, "... Er..Eh..... Ervoyce?" she reached under him and supported his back and neck while raising him from the ground, "Please.... you have to come back!... I can't do this again, n-not alone!" A gentle, almost timid paw caressed the side of her head, thumb softly rubbing against her cheek as Ervoyce's eyes slit open. Reaching across with her own hand, she held his, tilting her head into it as if to extract as much from the feeling as was available, trying to hold onto the moment, lest the next come to pass.
Tears welled up in Ervoyce's eyes, further shifting Vatra's emotions out of check as fear's grip tightened maliciously. She kept trying to push the dart in his other hand from her mind, but it sat there mockingly, oozing disdain.
"Vatra."
Instantly reigned in by his voice, she offered a meek, "Yes?" in response
With a wince, he was clearly forcing his eyes open, allowing their gazes to meet in spite of the many drops impeding both of them, "Vatra... I'm sorry."
She cut him off, "Ervoyce, you have nothing to apolo-!"
"Stop! This is no time for.... there is no time for objections.... Please, just listen...." A smile spread across his weathered face, "Because I'm so proud of you, and I was lucky to be yours." He continued after a quick coughing fit, "I'm sorry I couldn't be here sooner... That it took us so long to meet. I'm sorry that it took even longer still to show you the truth... That I couldn't even be bothered to trust you with the same things I asked you to trust me with," He laughed sadly, "Who knows, maybe things would be different today if I'd let you sort me out sooner.." The dart rolled off of his left hand as it slowly reached around, managing to catch hold of his dropped sword, pulling the hilt up to his heart. Yet, the effort to maintain control was but in vain as he spluttered through his sobs, "I'm sorry because it isn't fair! I'm sorry about the burdens we can't lighten, the laughs we can't share, the fish we can't go see!.... I'm sorry..... Call it selfish, but I'd rather die a thousand deaths than give up my time with you!.. And that's why-" With a lurch that caught her by surprise, Ervoyce had managed to drop the sword and get his left paw under Vatra's arm and up on her shoulder, "IT'S NOT YOUR FAULT! Don't you dare think otherwise! We both suffered long enough from nothing more than our own shame!..... Don't you dare go back! There are too many beasts who depend on you here! Too much life to waste your own! I'm sorry I'm going where you can't follow, I ask that you be patient, don't seek me out... Our time will come again... Kawalan." Her heart stopped... his voice... it was getting quieter. Slipping slowly out of their fading grips, he tried to finish before he hit the ground, "... I'm... I'm sorry you were born soooo so strong.... Please kno-
WHUMP
"..................... Know, that I will always Love you... Don't follow me... don't follow.... me..."
Before she could get anything out... it was over. The tender paw slid off Vatra's cheek to land lopsided in the ground-up dirt and bloody grass. His eyes were closing slowly as one, last smile looked back at her... So hopeful, so alive, so... sad. She watched, helpless as his chest deflated, as the light faded from his still blood-crusted eyes... completely, utterly, motionless. For the first time in her life, all that she wanted was for the red haze to descend, but even this curse betrayed her. All she wanted in this moment was to stop, to stop everything, but especially feeling. Yet all she could do was feel, the weight, the cold, the despair. Heart now racing, and breath convulsing, she could do but one thing. Long, loud, her scream pierced the sky itself, a single, emphatic statement of grief that the world itself could offer no answer to. She choked on the air as it came in, coughs shaking some of the water out of her soaked face. Down on both knees, it was all she could do to slouch there, crying yet again for the losses that never seemed to stop. Several minutes passed, many had come to wonder if the price of victory was worth paying. Vatra quickly rose and darted away, not listening, not thinking, just sprinting around the Abbey. Turning a corner, and darting across the open ground, she fell flat, feeling almost paralyzed. It was like all life had seeped from her, the pond's cold embrace a mere few paces away, taunting her with the relief she so desperately sought. Betrayed by her heart, betrayed by her rage, betrayed by her body, she desperately clawed towards the water, but gained no ground. She was left with nothing but the dirt to weep against.
* * * * *
Jantar had stayed low during the entire debacle, getting even lower as the vermin were rounded up together. "Vixen." The voices of badgers were hard to confuse.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 02, 2020, 04:34:28 AM
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 02, 2020, 04:34:28 AM
Arya had moved further away from Ervoyce as Vatra appeared, knowing that the moment to follow was not hers to share. Pulling her knees into her shaking chest, Arya hung her head and sobbed. Let it be a dream, oh please let it be a dream. The same thought repeated over and over as she shivered, knowing all too well that there was to be no waking up from this nightmare within the celebration. Ervoyce had been the warm and steady presence that she had needed after Zanga's death and now he too had been stolen from her and Arya simply didn't know how to cope.
She looked up just in time to see Ervoyce fall from Vatra's grasp and her breath caught in her throat as she flinched away. Ushen and Byant's concerned voices barely registered as background noise as Arya stared somewhere, anywhere else as if ignoring the farewell happening a mere few paces away would make it disappear. Her gaze caught on her paws and she shuddered, remembering an incident that had happened only a few days before.
"Anytime I hold my sword, which is often..... It'll be like I'm still squeezing your paw. I can't possibly let you go now."
Arya's world, so recently only starting the first healing processes, had been ripped apart once more in a matter of moments. It was supposed to be a day of celebration, they had finally retaken the Abbey, but now..... now all she wanted to do was hide from the pain of knowing not just one, but two of her closest friends were gone.
Ushen knelt down next to Arya, his face clearly lined with worry. "Arya? Answer me, Arya, please, I need to know if you're okay." It took a moment for her to finally understand what he was saying and she flung herself into his arms, almost knocking both of them over - it was clear Arya needed the comfort and he squeezed her almost too tightly.
Vatra's scream took them all off guard, the pure anguish that ripped from her throat plainly able to be heard. "Vatra wait-" Bryant called as she rose a few moments later and ran, although it was clear he wasn't heard. Bryant glanced down at Arya and Ushen before moving to stand and follow. The other two didn't register his missing presence, one too wrapped up in her thoughts and the other trying to calm her down.
It took Bryant a few minutes to figure out where Vatra had gone, especially since he was far from familiar with the Abbey grounds, but he passed by the pond eventually and saw her figure lying on the ground, the grass torn up in the surrounding area. It was a terrible picture, full of grief, yet Bryant hesitated to go comfort her. Some things needed to be worked through and processed while alone, and the thought of interrupting Vatra's initial mourning didn't sit well with him.
She looked up just in time to see Ervoyce fall from Vatra's grasp and her breath caught in her throat as she flinched away. Ushen and Byant's concerned voices barely registered as background noise as Arya stared somewhere, anywhere else as if ignoring the farewell happening a mere few paces away would make it disappear. Her gaze caught on her paws and she shuddered, remembering an incident that had happened only a few days before.
"Anytime I hold my sword, which is often..... It'll be like I'm still squeezing your paw. I can't possibly let you go now."
Arya's world, so recently only starting the first healing processes, had been ripped apart once more in a matter of moments. It was supposed to be a day of celebration, they had finally retaken the Abbey, but now..... now all she wanted to do was hide from the pain of knowing not just one, but two of her closest friends were gone.
Ushen knelt down next to Arya, his face clearly lined with worry. "Arya? Answer me, Arya, please, I need to know if you're okay." It took a moment for her to finally understand what he was saying and she flung herself into his arms, almost knocking both of them over - it was clear Arya needed the comfort and he squeezed her almost too tightly.
Vatra's scream took them all off guard, the pure anguish that ripped from her throat plainly able to be heard. "Vatra wait-" Bryant called as she rose a few moments later and ran, although it was clear he wasn't heard. Bryant glanced down at Arya and Ushen before moving to stand and follow. The other two didn't register his missing presence, one too wrapped up in her thoughts and the other trying to calm her down.
It took Bryant a few minutes to figure out where Vatra had gone, especially since he was far from familiar with the Abbey grounds, but he passed by the pond eventually and saw her figure lying on the ground, the grass torn up in the surrounding area. It was a terrible picture, full of grief, yet Bryant hesitated to go comfort her. Some things needed to be worked through and processed while alone, and the thought of interrupting Vatra's initial mourning didn't sit well with him.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 03, 2020, 06:40:49 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 03, 2020, 06:40:49 AM
Gray.... froth? mist? Was it even gray? There appeared to be some ambient light, yet everything seemed shadowed. Ervoyce waved his paw in front of his face, smoke maybe? No, not thick enough, then again, did this stuff have mass at all? After playing around with the little puffs for a moment, he spotted a figure through the swirls. He gave a sad smile to the hidden form, he didn't kid himself about what was going on, "Alec I take it?" His voice sounded almost, whispy, slightly more so than the chuckle he got in response.
"She's a real kicker ain't she?"
The black squirrel's voice trembled as he tried to share the other's enthusiasm, "..... Yes.... yes she is."
An audible thud could be heard as Jantar's body hit the ground next to her victim after having been thrown, "What do ye want Stripes?! E'S DEAD!" The crunch of Gale's axe handle silenced the seer, "For one who deals in bones, you know little of their progenitor." The fox gulped as his eyes blazed in anger, not for her deed, but her incompetence, "I've seen warriors rise for little more than spite... Who has a greater reason than he?" She turned to look again at Ervoyce, the one whom the badgers claw pointed at. Turning back the vixen hissed, albeit, quietly, "Even if he were to come back, he wouldn't be the same!"
"I'll take time's revelations over your prophecies witch."
"And what? You want me to conjure up the cure, just like that?
"You expect me to believe there's a poisoner foolish enough to not have the remedy on their person?"
Jantar grimaced, this leader was not like others. He possessed both might and intellect, a realization that made her attempt to remember when he'd started looking for her, but he'd been so quick. She sneered, but turned around, vial in hand. A few more taps of the wooden handle served as one more firm reminder of the foxes position as she administered the liquid. Turning to go, she offered one last retort, "Many thanks for wasting my-" A quick glance was plenty to cause a reconsideration of words, choosing instead to simply line up with notable swiftness. Several minutes passed, and the squirrel's body lay inert as it had been. Gale closed his eyes, breath heavy.
"Introductions or tour? We can't be the only one's hanging around I'm sure, then again does the word 'here' even apply anymore?" More chuckling followed Ervoyce's question. He sighed, "I suppose I should introduce myself first aye? Name's Ervoyce." Offering a paw in greeting, he was firmly met by Alec's own squeeze, confident and strong, as any handshake should be.
"I'm sure you've garnered quite the grand tale, from what I've managed to gather at least."
"I imagine yours couldn't be too far behind, given your choice of traveling companion... She has that effect on things."
"And is she content?"
Dark brows raised in questioning, "I'm sorry?" A paw to the chest stopped the squirrel from approaching further.
"Vatra, is she content? Or perhaps.... Are you content with how you left her?" The wrinkled face he received in answer proved a strong testimony. "Then you do not belong, your old self remains, even if by the tiniest margin.... Go, and don't return until that stench of regret is gone."
Before Ervoyce could object, he felt the gray around him whizz by, a push? a throw? His vision went black once more before an un-earthly impact. He felt sore, tight, and found it difficult to breath... Was he bleeding? Perhaps a bit, but at least he could feel something akin to the ground again, the spacey nature of things was fairly unnerving, but at least the grass felt a little soothing... Grass?... The thought came both like and with a strained breath of fresh air. Efforts to open his eyes proved to be... tricky, when they'd even been closed he had no idea. Finally managing to pry them open, he was greeted not by unending gray, but by-"Enjoy your nap?" That voice belonged to..... Gale. The squirrel was lost for words, the sun was shining, the ground was real, and he felt absolutely awful. The badger looked down on him, a half grin, distantly related to a smirk adorned his mug, "The pour lass's been trying to wake your lazy hide, thought you might need a bit more coercion." This pain he felt... it was the pain of living. Face long dry, now wet by new tears for yet another chance gifted to him by fate and a good friend. His throat felt as terrible as the rest of him, but he'd had far too much time already to hear the grief around him, and after a brief struggle, managed a croak, "Ooooi, is that Arya? Now listen 'ere, just 'cuz I went and took a break from breathin' doesn't mean it's the greatest idea per se." Head now tilted, he could see his friend, it pained him to see the anguish he'd caused... but it needn't last, and such was the source of an unexpected joy... He was alive!
OOC: HAHA! And all two people that read this actually thought he was dead! >:D I Love my job.
"She's a real kicker ain't she?"
The black squirrel's voice trembled as he tried to share the other's enthusiasm, "..... Yes.... yes she is."
* * * * *
An audible thud could be heard as Jantar's body hit the ground next to her victim after having been thrown, "What do ye want Stripes?! E'S DEAD!" The crunch of Gale's axe handle silenced the seer, "For one who deals in bones, you know little of their progenitor." The fox gulped as his eyes blazed in anger, not for her deed, but her incompetence, "I've seen warriors rise for little more than spite... Who has a greater reason than he?" She turned to look again at Ervoyce, the one whom the badgers claw pointed at. Turning back the vixen hissed, albeit, quietly, "Even if he were to come back, he wouldn't be the same!"
"I'll take time's revelations over your prophecies witch."
"And what? You want me to conjure up the cure, just like that?
"You expect me to believe there's a poisoner foolish enough to not have the remedy on their person?"
Jantar grimaced, this leader was not like others. He possessed both might and intellect, a realization that made her attempt to remember when he'd started looking for her, but he'd been so quick. She sneered, but turned around, vial in hand. A few more taps of the wooden handle served as one more firm reminder of the foxes position as she administered the liquid. Turning to go, she offered one last retort, "Many thanks for wasting my-" A quick glance was plenty to cause a reconsideration of words, choosing instead to simply line up with notable swiftness. Several minutes passed, and the squirrel's body lay inert as it had been. Gale closed his eyes, breath heavy.
* * * * *
"Introductions or tour? We can't be the only one's hanging around I'm sure, then again does the word 'here' even apply anymore?" More chuckling followed Ervoyce's question. He sighed, "I suppose I should introduce myself first aye? Name's Ervoyce." Offering a paw in greeting, he was firmly met by Alec's own squeeze, confident and strong, as any handshake should be.
"I'm sure you've garnered quite the grand tale, from what I've managed to gather at least."
"I imagine yours couldn't be too far behind, given your choice of traveling companion... She has that effect on things."
"And is she content?"
Dark brows raised in questioning, "I'm sorry?" A paw to the chest stopped the squirrel from approaching further.
"Vatra, is she content? Or perhaps.... Are you content with how you left her?" The wrinkled face he received in answer proved a strong testimony. "Then you do not belong, your old self remains, even if by the tiniest margin.... Go, and don't return until that stench of regret is gone."
Before Ervoyce could object, he felt the gray around him whizz by, a push? a throw? His vision went black once more before an un-earthly impact. He felt sore, tight, and found it difficult to breath... Was he bleeding? Perhaps a bit, but at least he could feel something akin to the ground again, the spacey nature of things was fairly unnerving, but at least the grass felt a little soothing... Grass?... The thought came both like and with a strained breath of fresh air. Efforts to open his eyes proved to be... tricky, when they'd even been closed he had no idea. Finally managing to pry them open, he was greeted not by unending gray, but by-"Enjoy your nap?" That voice belonged to..... Gale. The squirrel was lost for words, the sun was shining, the ground was real, and he felt absolutely awful. The badger looked down on him, a half grin, distantly related to a smirk adorned his mug, "The pour lass's been trying to wake your lazy hide, thought you might need a bit more coercion." This pain he felt... it was the pain of living. Face long dry, now wet by new tears for yet another chance gifted to him by fate and a good friend. His throat felt as terrible as the rest of him, but he'd had far too much time already to hear the grief around him, and after a brief struggle, managed a croak, "Ooooi, is that Arya? Now listen 'ere, just 'cuz I went and took a break from breathin' doesn't mean it's the greatest idea per se." Head now tilted, he could see his friend, it pained him to see the anguish he'd caused... but it needn't last, and such was the source of an unexpected joy... He was alive!
OOC: HAHA! And all two people that read this actually thought he was dead! >:D I Love my job.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 04, 2020, 03:38:27 AM
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 04, 2020, 03:38:27 AM
Arya didn't dare believe her ears. It sounded like Ervoyce, but it couldn't be, it wasn't possible... Was it? Her head swiveled to see almost without her consent. She didn't know if she quite wanted to look, wanted to hope for the impossible, even if Ushen's gasp and frozen form encouraged that small spark of hope.
"Ervoyce?" It came out not much louder than a whisper as Arya stared back at her friend for a mere moment before launching herself across the small distance at him, sending Ushen flying back onto his rump as his grip around her slackened with another, much louder cry, "ERVOYCE!"
"How-you were-we thought-what?" Arya babbled, tears flowing from her eyes for a much different reason now as she effectively squashed the other squirrel. The joyous relief flowing though her veins was so strong Arya nearly missed Ervoyce's flinch as she squeezed him tightly in a hug. "Oh! I'm so sorry!" She yelped, scrambling backwards and letting go so he could have some space to breath.
Ushen moved to kneel by the other two, his face furrowed with confusion. "Are you... Okay?" He hesitated to ask - Ervoyce had just seemingly come back to life and had been very much not okay twenty minutes ago, but he couldn't make sense of it and wanted to make sure he wasn't going to die again within moments. Even though Ushen's connection to Ervoyce was much less than that of the others', he wasn't sure any of them would be able to bear that.
"Ervoyce?" It came out not much louder than a whisper as Arya stared back at her friend for a mere moment before launching herself across the small distance at him, sending Ushen flying back onto his rump as his grip around her slackened with another, much louder cry, "ERVOYCE!"
"How-you were-we thought-what?" Arya babbled, tears flowing from her eyes for a much different reason now as she effectively squashed the other squirrel. The joyous relief flowing though her veins was so strong Arya nearly missed Ervoyce's flinch as she squeezed him tightly in a hug. "Oh! I'm so sorry!" She yelped, scrambling backwards and letting go so he could have some space to breath.
Ushen moved to kneel by the other two, his face furrowed with confusion. "Are you... Okay?" He hesitated to ask - Ervoyce had just seemingly come back to life and had been very much not okay twenty minutes ago, but he couldn't make sense of it and wanted to make sure he wasn't going to die again within moments. Even though Ushen's connection to Ervoyce was much less than that of the others', he wasn't sure any of them would be able to bear that.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 04, 2020, 07:20:05 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 04, 2020, 07:20:05 PM
"Ow ow, ow!" Ervoyce's smile went crooked with the feeling of being crushed, "Well about as good as can be expected when your lungs are being pressed to half their size." Having sufficiently teased his friend for the moment, he took the question more seriously, "Death is a fickle thing Ushen, sometimes he gets in an argument with fate, and one of us gets caught up in their squabble... 'Least that's how the story goes where I'm from. Simply put, it isn't as plain to see as we often think, but that's all we really know yet." He reached up slowly to rub Arya's shoulder, though it was almost pulling with how poorly he was able to support his own arm, "Sorry about the drama, I didn't mean to hurt you... But it was either that or-" his face contorted once more, "... Or watch the same thing happen to Vatra." Faced with the sudden realization, Ervoyce's gaze flicked around, "Speaking of which, where is she? Is she alright?" The foolishness of the question hit him almost immediately, "Of course she isn't, idiot."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 04, 2020, 07:53:54 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 04, 2020, 07:53:54 PM
Arya reached to grasp at Ervoyce's paw, still reveling in the fact that he was here and alive. "Apology more than accepted, we understand. Vatra went.... Somewhere." Her brow furrowed, trying to remember which way the other squirrelmaid had gone. Truthfully, she'd been trying not to pay attention.
"But Bryant went after her, he wouldn't let her do anything stupid. Do you want us to bring her back here to you or would you rather we helped you find her?" Ushen interjected, glancing between the two.
"But Bryant went after her, he wouldn't let her do anything stupid. Do you want us to bring her back here to you or would you rather we helped you find her?" Ushen interjected, glancing between the two.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 04, 2020, 08:47:07 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 04, 2020, 08:47:07 PM
Spying Vatra's javelin not far off, Ervoyce made his request, "It'd be best if we went to her, there's too much happening around here at the moment... I need a bit more time first though, legs aren't cooperating." After a quick point to the weapon he'd identified earlier, and a moment to rest and think, he spoke again, "Actually, I don't think it will take much searching... Pretty sure I know where she is." Worry creased his brow, "The pond, let's head to the pond.... and I sure hope you're right about Bryant."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 05, 2020, 06:34:19 AM
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 05, 2020, 06:34:19 AM
Ushen reached down to grab Ervoyce's paws, pulling him up to a sitting position. "It'll be alright, I know Bryant wouldn't let her, he'd find a way. Now come on, let's get you to that pond." Ushen wasn't quite as certain as he was letting on, knowing full well what Vatra was capable of, but he wasn't going to show even a single hint of doubt.
After helping maneuver Ervoyce to standing while leaning heavily on Ushen, Arya paused to grab both his sword and Vatra's javelin and they set off for the pond.
After helping maneuver Ervoyce to standing while leaning heavily on Ushen, Arya paused to grab both his sword and Vatra's javelin and they set off for the pond.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 05, 2020, 07:28:26 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 05, 2020, 07:28:26 PM
The water was freezing... Vatra's paws swished back and forth as light, little waves echoed over the surface of the pond, oblivious to the violence just opposite the building. Sprinkling tears continued to add themselves to the body of water, not that she wanted them anyway. The squirrelmaid had managed to crawl up off the ground, enough to kneel on the bank, life stolen from her once again. No escape was available to her, and only the sobs even tried to ease the pain, but to no avail. Water flew into her face in a desperate attempt to quench her emotions, but they burned, oh how they burned! Not once, but twice ripped apart, devoid of any form of release, unending darkness amidst the torturous flames. Answers were not to be found skyward either, but she kept looking... looking for anything.
Ervoyce groaned as he was hoisted from his position on the ground, but reassured his friends before being creakily raised to his feet. The going was slow, and breathing was hard... but they were moving, he was moving. It would take them a bit to even round the Abbey, but he wasn't much bothered, they were getting closer to Vatra, and that was all that mattered... To end her suffering, to keep her warm, fragile heart from fragmenting too much... She'd seen enough pain in her life, it was about time she got to keep her joy.
* * * * *
Ervoyce groaned as he was hoisted from his position on the ground, but reassured his friends before being creakily raised to his feet. The going was slow, and breathing was hard... but they were moving, he was moving. It would take them a bit to even round the Abbey, but he wasn't much bothered, they were getting closer to Vatra, and that was all that mattered... To end her suffering, to keep her warm, fragile heart from fragmenting too much... She'd seen enough pain in her life, it was about time she got to keep her joy.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 06, 2020, 02:28:25 AM
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 06, 2020, 02:28:25 AM
As Vatra had moved and settled down by the pond, Bryant had nearly panicked - The worst case scenario had immediately jumped to the forefront of his mind and Bryant wasn't the strongest swimmer, nor was anyone else really close enough to hear if he called for help. But instead Vatra merely sat by the water, dipping her paws in and looking up to the sky.
With a sigh of relief, Bryant turned to leave Vatra in peace and go check on Ushen and Arya. She seemed relatively okay now, and he still wasn't entirely comfortable trying to comfort her right now.
As they made their slow but purposeful way along the grounds, Arya glanced at Ervoyce out of the corner her eye, biting her lip. "Hey, um, Ervoyce?" She wasn't sure that now was exactly the right time, but she was worried. "Are you sure you're alright? I don't mean just the... Coming back to life part, but earlier, with the weasel... You didn't seem quite yourself."
With a sigh of relief, Bryant turned to leave Vatra in peace and go check on Ushen and Arya. She seemed relatively okay now, and he still wasn't entirely comfortable trying to comfort her right now.
~~~
As they made their slow but purposeful way along the grounds, Arya glanced at Ervoyce out of the corner her eye, biting her lip. "Hey, um, Ervoyce?" She wasn't sure that now was exactly the right time, but she was worried. "Are you sure you're alright? I don't mean just the... Coming back to life part, but earlier, with the weasel... You didn't seem quite yourself."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 06, 2020, 08:31:04 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 06, 2020, 08:31:04 PM
Ervoyce's demeanor darkened at Arya's words, "Where I come from, everybeast is something of a mystic. You spend enough time by yourself an' the wind starts talkin' to ya." One could almost hear the memories as he slipped into an old, breathy accent, "A few a' us... we liked what she 'ad ta say... An' so we lis'nt... Lis'nd to the doctrine our dark 'arts kept whisp'ren... Tis ah simple thing really , losing yerself in the cold... S'not long 'afore yer drunk on indifference. Like a fool ta the wise, indifference gives yoo power over those oo'd cling to survival... You find yourself capable a' makin' decisions well beyond your peers... Well beyond yourself." He shook his head and stretched his jaw, as if realigning himself. When he spoke again, a tint of embarrassment came through, "I started dragging my words didn't I?"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 07, 2020, 03:07:04 AM
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 07, 2020, 03:07:04 AM
Concealing her smile at Ervoyce's chagrin, Arya shook her head. "Only a little bit." She paused for a moment, face crinkling with thought, "I think I understand. Thank you for explaining." It was interesting seeing the different place he'd gone to simply thinking about times past, and while Arya knew she would never fully understand, Ervoyce's cryptic words somehow made sense.
As she was pondering, Bryant came around a corner of the Abbey up ahead, clearly coming from the direction they were going in. It took a moment for him to recognize the slow moving trio, but once he did the shock on his features was clearly evident despite the short distance that he was quickly closing. "How? Were you not really dead?" Bryant spluttered once he was up near them, blinking at Ervoyce as Ushen laughed, "Shut your mouth before you catch flies."
As she was pondering, Bryant came around a corner of the Abbey up ahead, clearly coming from the direction they were going in. It took a moment for him to recognize the slow moving trio, but once he did the shock on his features was clearly evident despite the short distance that he was quickly closing. "How? Were you not really dead?" Bryant spluttered once he was up near them, blinking at Ervoyce as Ushen laughed, "Shut your mouth before you catch flies."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 07, 2020, 06:11:10 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 07, 2020, 06:11:10 PM
Ervoyce giggled along with his friends at Bryant's bewilderment, "I mean, I could go back if you'd like, though I think I know a few who might take issue with that idea." They would be turning the last corner shortly, but he couldn't wait, "Bryant? How's Vatra doing?" Dread seeped from his heart and voice, he had no desire to see her in yet more pain... no desire to see what he'd caused. It was frankly quite easy to just stand in front of the dart, not having to worry about the after math, dealing with it was another matter entirely.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 07, 2020, 11:08:55 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 07, 2020, 11:08:55 PM
"No, no need for that!" Bryant hastily interjected, turning to walk back towards the pond with the others. At Ervoyce's question he took a deep breath. "She's.... Okay. Well, not exactly okay but calmer now. She's sitting by the pond. I was worried at first but she's handling it decently well." Or as well as can be expected, he thought to himself. Ervoyce's death had been a major shock, it wasn't something any of them had even thought to expect. Of course there were risks in every battle, but some beasts seemed invincible until it was proven that they weren't.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 08, 2020, 12:53:48 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 08, 2020, 12:53:48 AM
Judging by his hesitation, it was likely that Bryant's words had been measured thoroughly before being spoken. Ervoyce let out a sigh, still worried, but now focused on preparing himself for the sight at hand. They all stopped as Vatra came into view, and he started to quiver. Despite both the distance and still recovering vision, the sight of his dearest companion was enough to tear him up as he whispered, "Bring me close... but don't alert her to our presence..... I need to see first hand what I've done."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 08, 2020, 03:49:51 AM
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 08, 2020, 03:49:51 AM
Arya laid a comforting paw on Ervoyce's shoulder as they drew to a stop. "Whatever you need. Remember, what she feels is born out of love." She didn't know if that would help any or not, but she felt it was a good thing to bring to the front of Ervoyce's mind.
Vatra was sitting up ahead of them, a strange image of grief. The violent pain seemingly oozed from every inch of her, yet she seemed so still and calm as she looked up at the sky. As Arya looked at her friend she turned her head to look into the water she was trailing her paw through, and Arya's heart hurt for Vatra even though she knew that soon her hurt would be resolved.
As Ushen prepared to start moving carefully forward again, Arya kept a careful eye on Ervoyce. She still didn't trust him to not fall over at a moment's notice and this was a rather hard moment for both himself and Vatra. She was still trying to process everything and it was only because of Ushen and Bryant that she was doing nearly as well as she was, it was unimaginable to her what they were feeling. She locked eyes with Bryant, seeing similar concern flitting across his features, and gave him a small smile. They were now all alive, and in a moment Vatra was going to get the happiest surprise of her life - Everything was going to work out just fine.
Vatra was sitting up ahead of them, a strange image of grief. The violent pain seemingly oozed from every inch of her, yet she seemed so still and calm as she looked up at the sky. As Arya looked at her friend she turned her head to look into the water she was trailing her paw through, and Arya's heart hurt for Vatra even though she knew that soon her hurt would be resolved.
As Ushen prepared to start moving carefully forward again, Arya kept a careful eye on Ervoyce. She still didn't trust him to not fall over at a moment's notice and this was a rather hard moment for both himself and Vatra. She was still trying to process everything and it was only because of Ushen and Bryant that she was doing nearly as well as she was, it was unimaginable to her what they were feeling. She locked eyes with Bryant, seeing similar concern flitting across his features, and gave him a small smile. They were now all alive, and in a moment Vatra was going to get the happiest surprise of her life - Everything was going to work out just fine.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 09, 2020, 05:07:39 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 09, 2020, 05:07:39 AM
Progress was slow, but Ervoyce wasn't sure if he could handle it any faster anyway. First he could hear Vatra, choked cries and all, shortly after he could see her clearly, a hunched, crumpled mess. So lost in her pain was she, that they managed to all get a mere ten paces away before he squeezed his friends shoulders, holding out his hand to Arya for the javelin. A reassuring smile was the best argument he could offer them, unsure as to whether he'd be able to stand on his own. With a little careful repositioning, they were able to keep the black squirrel supported while he started to lean on the javelin. Partially thanks to the cold spring ground, he was also able to use his sword as an improvised cane as he took the last few uneven steps alone.
It killed him inside, seeing her like this, broken and defeated on the cusp of joyous victory. Ervoyce watched his friend, almost breathing down her neck, forcefully restraining his voice from calling her attention.... Not until he'd fully ingrained this scene into his mind, burned it into his memory that he would always remember the weight of consequences.
"Why..."
The word stung, hearing Vatra's voice... so forlorn... it felt unnatural.
"It's... not, fair.. without me..."
"No, it's not fair."
Vatra gave out a long sniff and rubbed across her nose, she couldn't figure out if hearing his voice in her head made things better or worse... Desperately trying to stop herself, she scrunched her eyes shut, yet still couldn't manage to stop from twisting around. It was a definite recipe for more pain, she knew he wasn't there, but oh how she wished for the end to this vile nightmare. Even her eyes lied to her, she reached out to the Ervoyce that was struggling to sit right behind her. She shook her head slowly to try and get this potent wish out of her head before she found some more hope to dash on reality. It was in this moment that her paw was stopped upon meeting his face, soon followed by the second. The moments passed by, and Vatra's eyes began to grow in realization. Yanking back her paws to cover her own mouth in disbelief, it was all she could do to stare... un-moving except to examine the very real and very alive squirrel before her.
Ervoyce couldn't hold onto his tears a moment longer, speaking with a cracked voice, "... I'm sorry... Vatra, I'm so sorry! I-!" Suddenly on the ground, he only figured out what had happened as he was being smothered. Sucking an emergency breath in through his nose as the full realization hit, his face flushed so hard he was sure anybeast could see it despite the fur, "Here? NOW!? There are others watching!...but..." Although uncomfortable for a short time, her rather convincing argument didn't take long to sway him into agreement as they shared a long, ardent kiss. Warmth radiated through his entire body, pain completely forgotten, an experience completely unlike their previous brush of the lips... There was so much more heart this time around. Panting for air and well reddened, they simply stared at one another, Ervoyce lying on his back and Vatra arched over him. He managed to compose a sentence first, "Heh heh, ya know, I haven't been gone for that long, how long've you been greeting other's that way?"
"You... You insufferable JERK!" Vatra blurted, pushing herself upright off of his shoulders, lip quivering, now hot from embarrassment.
After a quick wince, he fired back, "Heeey! I take offense at that! I'm your insufferable jerk!"
She gave a nervous laugh through the sobs, trying rather unsuccessfully to wipe the wetness away, "Ervoyce you.... You're-"
"Not going anywhere." His gaze was still soft, but he spoke with clear sincerity, "I'm not leaving, so like it or not, you're stuck with me... But..." He looked away to compose himself, "... I really am sorry Vatra... for causing you such great pain, for-"
She interrupted with a shushing finger to his lips , "No more apologies, ya need no forgiveness from me... Just, promise me."
"Promise?....... I swear it. I'm here to stay." There it was, a smile that seemingly dissolved all of his own worries with it's brightness. Gently, he could feel himself being pulled as Vatra sat next to him and laid his head in her lap. A mere two seasons of fighting together... And yet, it was quite clear to him that this was the thing he'd been fighting for from the start... Who knows, perhaps those voices in the wind had been fate after all... He couldn't think of any better place to end up. Vatra spoke with a soft voice, "Love you too," Ervoyce simply smiled.
It killed him inside, seeing her like this, broken and defeated on the cusp of joyous victory. Ervoyce watched his friend, almost breathing down her neck, forcefully restraining his voice from calling her attention.... Not until he'd fully ingrained this scene into his mind, burned it into his memory that he would always remember the weight of consequences.
"Why..."
The word stung, hearing Vatra's voice... so forlorn... it felt unnatural.
"It's... not, fair.. without me..."
"No, it's not fair."
Vatra gave out a long sniff and rubbed across her nose, she couldn't figure out if hearing his voice in her head made things better or worse... Desperately trying to stop herself, she scrunched her eyes shut, yet still couldn't manage to stop from twisting around. It was a definite recipe for more pain, she knew he wasn't there, but oh how she wished for the end to this vile nightmare. Even her eyes lied to her, she reached out to the Ervoyce that was struggling to sit right behind her. She shook her head slowly to try and get this potent wish out of her head before she found some more hope to dash on reality. It was in this moment that her paw was stopped upon meeting his face, soon followed by the second. The moments passed by, and Vatra's eyes began to grow in realization. Yanking back her paws to cover her own mouth in disbelief, it was all she could do to stare... un-moving except to examine the very real and very alive squirrel before her.
Ervoyce couldn't hold onto his tears a moment longer, speaking with a cracked voice, "... I'm sorry... Vatra, I'm so sorry! I-!" Suddenly on the ground, he only figured out what had happened as he was being smothered. Sucking an emergency breath in through his nose as the full realization hit, his face flushed so hard he was sure anybeast could see it despite the fur, "Here? NOW!? There are others watching!...but..." Although uncomfortable for a short time, her rather convincing argument didn't take long to sway him into agreement as they shared a long, ardent kiss. Warmth radiated through his entire body, pain completely forgotten, an experience completely unlike their previous brush of the lips... There was so much more heart this time around. Panting for air and well reddened, they simply stared at one another, Ervoyce lying on his back and Vatra arched over him. He managed to compose a sentence first, "Heh heh, ya know, I haven't been gone for that long, how long've you been greeting other's that way?"
"You... You insufferable JERK!" Vatra blurted, pushing herself upright off of his shoulders, lip quivering, now hot from embarrassment.
After a quick wince, he fired back, "Heeey! I take offense at that! I'm your insufferable jerk!"
She gave a nervous laugh through the sobs, trying rather unsuccessfully to wipe the wetness away, "Ervoyce you.... You're-"
"Not going anywhere." His gaze was still soft, but he spoke with clear sincerity, "I'm not leaving, so like it or not, you're stuck with me... But..." He looked away to compose himself, "... I really am sorry Vatra... for causing you such great pain, for-"
She interrupted with a shushing finger to his lips , "No more apologies, ya need no forgiveness from me... Just, promise me."
"Promise?....... I swear it. I'm here to stay." There it was, a smile that seemingly dissolved all of his own worries with it's brightness. Gently, he could feel himself being pulled as Vatra sat next to him and laid his head in her lap. A mere two seasons of fighting together... And yet, it was quite clear to him that this was the thing he'd been fighting for from the start... Who knows, perhaps those voices in the wind had been fate after all... He couldn't think of any better place to end up. Vatra spoke with a soft voice, "Love you too," Ervoyce simply smiled.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 10, 2020, 03:57:49 AM
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 10, 2020, 03:57:49 AM
As Ervoyce made his way to Vatra by himself, Arya grabbed Bryant and Ushen's paws and quietly backed up, still trying to go unnoticed. The couple deserved privacy for their reunion, although Arya had zero intentions of walking away completely. She was the first to admit she could be quite nosey and Vatra's reaction was something the squirrel was rather curious about.
Whatever Arya had been expecting, Vatra throwing herself at Ervoyce and their following embrace wasn't it, and judging by the color Ervoyce was turning under his fur he hadn't prepared for it either. Her eyes grew as wide as saucers before she blinked and politely looked away.
Ushen squeezed her paw and she caught his gaze questioningly. "How are you doing, you know, with everything?" He asked quietly as Ervoyce and Vatra began to talk. Taking a breath to consider, Arya was surprised at the answer. "I think... I'm okay. There's a lot to process, you know? But we're all here, we're all miraculously alive, the Abbey is ours again.... We've done everything we set out to do and I think those that we lost along the way would be proud of where we are now."
Ushen drew her into a hug as she finished speaking, Bryant having moved away to give them their own space, and smiled. "I think they would be too." He knew Arya had been talking about Zanga, and he also knew just how hard the otter's death had shaken her. It was good to see her healing.
Whatever Arya had been expecting, Vatra throwing herself at Ervoyce and their following embrace wasn't it, and judging by the color Ervoyce was turning under his fur he hadn't prepared for it either. Her eyes grew as wide as saucers before she blinked and politely looked away.
Ushen squeezed her paw and she caught his gaze questioningly. "How are you doing, you know, with everything?" He asked quietly as Ervoyce and Vatra began to talk. Taking a breath to consider, Arya was surprised at the answer. "I think... I'm okay. There's a lot to process, you know? But we're all here, we're all miraculously alive, the Abbey is ours again.... We've done everything we set out to do and I think those that we lost along the way would be proud of where we are now."
Ushen drew her into a hug as she finished speaking, Bryant having moved away to give them their own space, and smiled. "I think they would be too." He knew Arya had been talking about Zanga, and he also knew just how hard the otter's death had shaken her. It was good to see her healing.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 10, 2020, 09:03:13 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 10, 2020, 09:03:13 PM
After having the sword passed to her, Vatra sank it into the ground behind her to lean on. With a couple of mutual grunts, Ervoyce was hoisted to a sitting position, leaning back into his supporting friend. She kept both arms under his to be extra sure, not that he'd be slipping away anytime soon anyway with how firmly she was squeezing him in place. The two black squirrels simply sat there, taking pleasure and solace in each other's peaceful company. Vatra stretched her neck forward and their cheeks brushed together, allowing him to feel the wetness in her fur. Ervoyce managed to raise his left arm to rub hers with a comforting paw before speaking, "It's still hurting you, isn't it?" Regardless of the joy in this turn of events, she could not stifle the flow of tears, "When you-" she sniffed hard to fight back further interruptions, "When you... went under, I stared into total darkness, and though I know you're right here... I just can't look away. I... I thought I lost you."
"I do suppose it would be rather difficult to spot either of us in the dark."
It took a moment for Ervoyce's snide comment to register, as it had been spoken with such soft sincerity. Now royally miffed, she was fully prepared to let him have it, "Why you!-" Vatra happened to possess knowledge of a particular spot in his left side, which she firmly dug into with the nearest paw... The results did not disappoint.
Ervoyce wriggled frantically, but was utterly helpless against her powerful grip. The writhing continued as he resorted to a desperate plea, "ooOOoo! Ah-ah! Okayokayokay! I submit! I SUBMIT!" He groaned in response to one last, good jab, "Uhhuuuuuuhuhuh, why so mean to me?"
"Hypocrite," she muttered darkly.
A wry grin returned to his face, he'd dug himself in this deep, why not keep going? "Your hypo-"
"NOOOO-!" Vatra's objection was cut off sharply by a rebellious giggle, "Cheater, you think you can butter your way out of anything, ah?"
He gave her a winning, though none too convincing smile to go with his wishful response, "Hopefully?"
The giggling resumed as she shook her head, "What am I going to do with you?"
"Keep holding onto me?"
"Given your prior escape attempt, pretty sure we're good on that front, hmm?" She turned to call to the rest of the squirrels, albeit, singling out the shy couple, "Eeey! If'n you're just gonna stand there with cold feet, you could at leas come sit down! You too twinkle fur!"
"I do suppose it would be rather difficult to spot either of us in the dark."
It took a moment for Ervoyce's snide comment to register, as it had been spoken with such soft sincerity. Now royally miffed, she was fully prepared to let him have it, "Why you!-" Vatra happened to possess knowledge of a particular spot in his left side, which she firmly dug into with the nearest paw... The results did not disappoint.
Ervoyce wriggled frantically, but was utterly helpless against her powerful grip. The writhing continued as he resorted to a desperate plea, "ooOOoo! Ah-ah! Okayokayokay! I submit! I SUBMIT!" He groaned in response to one last, good jab, "Uhhuuuuuuhuhuh, why so mean to me?"
"Hypocrite," she muttered darkly.
A wry grin returned to his face, he'd dug himself in this deep, why not keep going? "Your hypo-"
"NOOOO-!" Vatra's objection was cut off sharply by a rebellious giggle, "Cheater, you think you can butter your way out of anything, ah?"
He gave her a winning, though none too convincing smile to go with his wishful response, "Hopefully?"
The giggling resumed as she shook her head, "What am I going to do with you?"
"Keep holding onto me?"
"Given your prior escape attempt, pretty sure we're good on that front, hmm?" She turned to call to the rest of the squirrels, albeit, singling out the shy couple, "Eeey! If'n you're just gonna stand there with cold feet, you could at leas come sit down! You too twinkle fur!"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 11, 2020, 05:37:55 AM
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 11, 2020, 05:37:55 AM
Bryant laughed at the nickname as he walked over to Vatra and Ervoyce. "Twinkle fur, eh? That's new." As he sat, Bryant couldn't help but smile at their expressions - Both looked so happy and content to just be with each other even with the remains of the tragedy clear to see. Their bond was one of the strongest Bryant had ever seen during his travels and he was incredibly happy for them both.
Arya and Ushen sat down on his other side, holding paws once more, and Ushen chuckled. "You can't complain though, I like it." Bryant elbowed him with a joking scowl, "of course you do. Vatra, look what you've started. It'll never go away now!"
Back at Brockhall, all was quiet. The Dibbuns had been left in bed for longer than normal, as no one wanted to run after them just yet. The Redwallers knew that this was it, this was the battle that would win or lose the war. Abbess Russina had begun to doze in a chair a few hours till dawn, but as the rays of sunlight bathed the forest in early morning light she sat upright, her eyes more clear and focused than they'd been for weeks. "It's over. We have our home back." She breathed, blinking the sleep from her eyes.
A mousemaid nearby looked at her quizzically, "How do you know, marm?"
Russina smiled. "Martin told me so."
Arya and Ushen sat down on his other side, holding paws once more, and Ushen chuckled. "You can't complain though, I like it." Bryant elbowed him with a joking scowl, "of course you do. Vatra, look what you've started. It'll never go away now!"
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Back at Brockhall, all was quiet. The Dibbuns had been left in bed for longer than normal, as no one wanted to run after them just yet. The Redwallers knew that this was it, this was the battle that would win or lose the war. Abbess Russina had begun to doze in a chair a few hours till dawn, but as the rays of sunlight bathed the forest in early morning light she sat upright, her eyes more clear and focused than they'd been for weeks. "It's over. We have our home back." She breathed, blinking the sleep from her eyes.
A mousemaid nearby looked at her quizzically, "How do you know, marm?"
Russina smiled. "Martin told me so."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 14, 2020, 07:59:05 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 14, 2020, 07:59:05 PM
"Oh I know, you're welcome," Vatra said with a wink, feeling quite pleased with herself. Turning to give Arya a nudge and mischievous grin, she gave her newfound confidence a stretch, "It's your turn now, we even gave you a demonstration!" Ervoyce bobbed in her arms, chortling, "Ha ha ha, ow. Heh heh, come now, you just finished saying they had cold feet, at least tease them consistently!... We gonna stick with Twinkle fur? S'good, but I was considering just keeping it short and calling him sparkles. Sun's coming out a bit more, and he's getting kind of blinding of late." She craned her neck upwards to maximize mock snootiness, "Shoulda said somethin' sooner, and who do you think you are to lecture me about teasing!"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 16, 2020, 05:40:41 PM
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 16, 2020, 05:40:41 PM
Arya coughed in surprise, blinking back at Vatra owlishly. "What? No, we're not really like that... Yet." She looked away from Ushen as they both blushed. Bryant snickered at their clear unease before scowling at Ervoyce. "If you start callin' me Sparkles I'll. . . I'll. . ." He paused and scrunched up his face, trying to think of a suitable threat that he would be able to carry out.
Ushen glanced at his little brother, "Take your time, you'll think of something." He reached over to ruffle Bryant's headfur and his paw was smacked away with a glare.
Ushen glanced at his little brother, "Take your time, you'll think of something." He reached over to ruffle Bryant's headfur and his paw was smacked away with a glare.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 17, 2020, 12:28:44 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 17, 2020, 12:28:44 AM
Vatra leaned in close on Arya, a smug, knowing look adorning her face, "Ooooooh? And what, pray tell, is so interesting about the blades of grass you're looking at so intently?" She gave her friend another playful nudge before straightening out. Merriment was shared by all, but Ervoyce was getting quiet. Just as she pulled his legs up and turned him so she could support him sideways, he mustered what little energy he had left to clutch the still supporting arm to his chest. She had not worked much with the dibbuns, but that's what his paws felt like now, small and weak, yet purposeful. Their gazes met as his head thumped lightly into her shoulder, eyes clearly getting weighted again, "... A bit tired is all.... please don't worry, just need some rest." He smiled at the squirrelmaid for all he was worth, "See you again soon?" Her lips passed lightly over his forehead, soon followed by her own after pressing in close, "Not soon enough... sleep well." Another smile, just as he nodded off. Vatra could feel his body loosen, holding him close to reassure herself that he was breathing.... He was alive.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 21, 2020, 04:58:06 AM
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 21, 2020, 04:58:06 AM
Spluttering, Arya reached over to poke at Vatra, "If you keep this up I'll toss you into the pond!" She threatened, a blush clearly visible through her fur. Still, try as she might, she couldn't help but giggle at their ridiculousness.
As they quieted and Vatra and Ervoyce became more invested in each other, Arya smiled and leaned up against Ushen's side, utterly content. The Abbey was their own once more and everyone she cared about was safe. There was nothing else Arya could think to ask for as she stared out over the pond, Ushen's arm coming around her shyly.
As sweet as the moment was, it couldn't last forever. They won the war, but there was still a vermin army on the front lawns to deal with. Sighing as she stood, Arya held out her paws to Bryant and Ushen. "Come on you two, we've got work to do. Vatra, you can stay here with Ervoyce, let him rest. If you're needed we'll come get you."
As they quieted and Vatra and Ervoyce became more invested in each other, Arya smiled and leaned up against Ushen's side, utterly content. The Abbey was their own once more and everyone she cared about was safe. There was nothing else Arya could think to ask for as she stared out over the pond, Ushen's arm coming around her shyly.
As sweet as the moment was, it couldn't last forever. They won the war, but there was still a vermin army on the front lawns to deal with. Sighing as she stood, Arya held out her paws to Bryant and Ushen. "Come on you two, we've got work to do. Vatra, you can stay here with Ervoyce, let him rest. If you're needed we'll come get you."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 23, 2020, 01:55:13 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 23, 2020, 01:55:13 AM
Vatra rocked back and forth while Arya spoke. Though she would have loved to just sit there with Ervoyce through sunset, there was still plenty to be done. Sighing wearily, the squirrelmaid pulled her friend's knees up to get under them with one arm while the other supported his back, head still cradled in her shoulder, "There are others who have lost their most precious, twouldn't be right for me ta lie here takin' a load off while they finish up business." She brought up the rear of the squirrel entourage as they came back around the Abbey. Enough time had passed for the dust to settle, the vermin were all filed up while a few groups of woodlanders and Torrent scoured the interior of the main building. With Ervoyce down for the count, she waited to see what Arya's course of action was. Gale seemed to be handling the prisoners, and the sweeping was under way, but there was little leadership on the grounds at the moment.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 30, 2020, 05:58:59 AM
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 30, 2020, 05:58:59 AM
Glancing around the grounds, Arya nodded in satisfaction. Everything was going smoothly, if somewhat disorganized, and she stole a glance at Vatra and Ervoyce before shrugging and dropping Bryant and Ushen's paws, stepping forward with a sharp whistle. The grounds lapsed into silence for the most part, and she cleared her throat.
"Thank you, Gale, for taking care of the vermin. What's the progress on the building sweep? Once we get the all-clear there we should send a messenger back to Brockhall. I don't want those who stayed behind coming back yet, not until the vermin are gone, but they should know the status of the battle. Also, I want two groups double checking the grounds and moving bodies to somewhere quieter until we can get them laid to rest."
"Thank you, Gale, for taking care of the vermin. What's the progress on the building sweep? Once we get the all-clear there we should send a messenger back to Brockhall. I don't want those who stayed behind coming back yet, not until the vermin are gone, but they should know the status of the battle. Also, I want two groups double checking the grounds and moving bodies to somewhere quieter until we can get them laid to rest."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on August 03, 2020, 11:36:40 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on August 03, 2020, 11:36:40 PM
One of the woodlander's near the Abbey door responded to Arya's question, having come out to give a status report anyway, "Clear all through the Cellars, ground floor is essentially done, though there are still a few nooks left. One party headed straight to the infirmary, and we should be meeting back with them soon on the way up."
Vatra left her friend to supervising, Arya seemed comfortable enough, and having heard the progress report on the Abbey, it didn't take much to realize the goal. Ervoyce gently met the ground as he was lain down by the other injured, entrusted to the mixed Redwallers and Guosim tending wounds, "He's resting now, but please keep an eye on 'em for me.. Tried to run off on me once already." After running her paw slowly across his brow one more time, she jogged into the building to help the others clear out the Infirmary so they could move beasts in as soon as could be.
Gale appeared next to Arya after some of the commotion settled down, they were soon joined by the Log-a-log, and a select few other assorted assistants. The badger was the first to speak, "And.... their fate?" A sweeping gesture towards the vermin solidified his already clear inquiry.
Vatra left her friend to supervising, Arya seemed comfortable enough, and having heard the progress report on the Abbey, it didn't take much to realize the goal. Ervoyce gently met the ground as he was lain down by the other injured, entrusted to the mixed Redwallers and Guosim tending wounds, "He's resting now, but please keep an eye on 'em for me.. Tried to run off on me once already." After running her paw slowly across his brow one more time, she jogged into the building to help the others clear out the Infirmary so they could move beasts in as soon as could be.
Gale appeared next to Arya after some of the commotion settled down, they were soon joined by the Log-a-log, and a select few other assorted assistants. The badger was the first to speak, "And.... their fate?" A sweeping gesture towards the vermin solidified his already clear inquiry.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on August 14, 2020, 05:50:40 AM
Post by: Cornflower MM on August 14, 2020, 05:50:40 AM
Arya nodded in satisfaction at the report, quickly thanking the mouse before turning away to get a group started on breaking down the barricade, lending a paw for a few moments. Once that got smoothly underway she stepped back, glancing around the grounds to make sure no other problems were arising.
She wrinkled her nose at Gale's question, frowning at the rather sorry looking group. "I'm not entirely sure. I don't want to murder them all, but I don't think they need to be out there, no doubt causing more trouble. They're not staying here though. I thought maybe marching them a few days out from the Abbey and making them scatter? But I really don't know. What do you think?"
Arya sighed as she crossed her paws. She'd been pondering that question since she'd first rounded the corner coming back from the pond, and a good solution had yet to come to mind.
She wrinkled her nose at Gale's question, frowning at the rather sorry looking group. "I'm not entirely sure. I don't want to murder them all, but I don't think they need to be out there, no doubt causing more trouble. They're not staying here though. I thought maybe marching them a few days out from the Abbey and making them scatter? But I really don't know. What do you think?"
Arya sighed as she crossed her paws. She'd been pondering that question since she'd first rounded the corner coming back from the pond, and a good solution had yet to come to mind.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on August 27, 2020, 02:37:18 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on August 27, 2020, 02:37:18 AM
Vatra's eyes were greeted by a saddening sight, though perhaps the rank odor that assaulted her nose would serve as a distraction. It didn't take her long to make Cavern Hole, Great Hall, and the steps to the dormitories. She had already passed a few of the searchers, and could hear them sweeping the floors above as she slowed at the stairs. A whole season, not really that long of a time to take back a stronghold like the Abbey... even so, the rush she felt at the stairwell was intoxicating. Quickly gulping down her feelings, she ascended with just as brisk a pace. The infirmary was a right mess, causing nobeast any surprise during the inspection. As most of the squad moved along, the squirrel bustled about with a couple of other helpers, attempting to return the room to working order.... starting with opening the windows.
Gale merely shrugged in response, "You could release them to the four winds, a few at a time if need be." He brushed his shoulder off nonchalantly, a motion to which an odd dozen Torrent about the grounds made their way off the site quietly.
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Gale merely shrugged in response, "You could release them to the four winds, a few at a time if need be." He brushed his shoulder off nonchalantly, a motion to which an odd dozen Torrent about the grounds made their way off the site quietly.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on August 30, 2020, 03:47:07 AM
Post by: Cornflower MM on August 30, 2020, 03:47:07 AM
Raising an eyebrow, Arya considered Gale's suggestion. She was still concerned about the vermin banding up again and causing more trouble, but it was a lot better than anything else she'd thought of. "I like that. How many should we release at a time, do you think? And how long between groups?"
~~~~
Bryant and Ushen finished helping take down the barricade, going to join a group going through the Abbey... Only they ended up getting separated from everyone going through the upper level dormitories and quickly got lost as neither brother had ever set foot in the Abbey before.
"You're the one who stopped because you had a rock in your shoe!" Bryant cried, glaring at Ushen. They'd been wandering the halls arguing who's fault it was, neither willing to give any ground.
"Oh yeah? Well, you were supposed to keep an eye on which way they were going!" Ushen snapped back with a huff.
Their squabble continued as they headed down a flight of stairs, where Bryant stopped. "Wait, weren't we supposed to be going up?"
"Does it matter?! At this point I just want to get back outside to fresh air." Ushen wrinkled his nose pointedly and Bryant shrugged.
"Yeah, whatever. Maybe we can find others."
Setting off down the hallway, they kept peeking in doors and before long they were poking their heads into the Infirmary, looking utterly clueless.
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Bryant and Ushen finished helping take down the barricade, going to join a group going through the Abbey... Only they ended up getting separated from everyone going through the upper level dormitories and quickly got lost as neither brother had ever set foot in the Abbey before.
"You're the one who stopped because you had a rock in your shoe!" Bryant cried, glaring at Ushen. They'd been wandering the halls arguing who's fault it was, neither willing to give any ground.
"Oh yeah? Well, you were supposed to keep an eye on which way they were going!" Ushen snapped back with a huff.
Their squabble continued as they headed down a flight of stairs, where Bryant stopped. "Wait, weren't we supposed to be going up?"
"Does it matter?! At this point I just want to get back outside to fresh air." Ushen wrinkled his nose pointedly and Bryant shrugged.
"Yeah, whatever. Maybe we can find others."
Setting off down the hallway, they kept peeking in doors and before long they were poking their heads into the Infirmary, looking utterly clueless.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on October 04, 2020, 06:28:15 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on October 04, 2020, 06:28:15 AM
"A pawful a piece per arm of the compass every hour." Gale shrugged, "Rightly, it doesn't quite matter, separating them is oft enough. Now pardon me, but I believe it's time for me to round up my kin, it's best we move." The cold badger turned and left it at that.
"Right the beds you two! Move yer paws, we've got friends that need this room!" Vatra was all business as she called out the two squirrels peeping through the door. The open window was now being used to eject anything that appeared to be used or associated with the vermin as she bustled about. One of the redwallers in the room excused himself to retrieve clean water, "That reminds me, strip the beds as soon as you've straightened them out!"
* * * * *
"Right the beds you two! Move yer paws, we've got friends that need this room!" Vatra was all business as she called out the two squirrels peeping through the door. The open window was now being used to eject anything that appeared to be used or associated with the vermin as she bustled about. One of the redwallers in the room excused himself to retrieve clean water, "That reminds me, strip the beds as soon as you've straightened them out!"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on October 12, 2020, 03:54:06 AM
Post by: Cornflower MM on October 12, 2020, 03:54:06 AM
Arya blinked at Gale's back as he walked away. The badger's chill curtness was something she was getting used to but it still took her by surprise at times. "Right then," she sighed before turning to find the Guosim to help her keep the vermin in check and start the send off process.
~~~~
"Er, actually-" Ushen started to protest as he took a step out of the Infirmary, only to be shoved in by Bryant with a hissed "Sssshhhh!" It was clear Vatra wasn't in the mood to deal with their foolishness and he preferred to help clean over looking through the maze of the Abbey for stragglers. "Strip the beds after fixing them, got it! We'll be sure to do that!" Bryant called back with a forced, cheery smile as he dragged Ushen to the closest bed.
Ushen merely shrugged and started to shove the mattress. "I've spent more time moving around furniture with you lot than I have any other time." He grumbled, waiting for Bryant to grab the other end. His brother merely shrugged as they flopped the mattress back onto the frame correctly with a creak.
~~~~
"Er, actually-" Ushen started to protest as he took a step out of the Infirmary, only to be shoved in by Bryant with a hissed "Sssshhhh!" It was clear Vatra wasn't in the mood to deal with their foolishness and he preferred to help clean over looking through the maze of the Abbey for stragglers. "Strip the beds after fixing them, got it! We'll be sure to do that!" Bryant called back with a forced, cheery smile as he dragged Ushen to the closest bed.
Ushen merely shrugged and started to shove the mattress. "I've spent more time moving around furniture with you lot than I have any other time." He grumbled, waiting for Bryant to grab the other end. His brother merely shrugged as they flopped the mattress back onto the frame correctly with a creak.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on October 29, 2020, 01:09:56 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on October 29, 2020, 01:09:56 AM
OOC: Corn, you know how these work
A stream of random items continued to pour from the Infirmary windows as the massive mess finally appeared to be diminishing. Poised in the open space, paw held back to throw, Vatra hesitated, bringing the item back in front of her for inspection. It was a bow, and in a rather sorry condition at that. Even so, as the squirrel peered out the window again, she saw a field of active vermin, felt the pain of injury and the urge to help, the distress of being taken away from her friends and the desperation to return. She felt Arya's position so long ago, being waylaid at this window after having been shot, still fighting. Setting the bow on the sill, she stole a glance at one of the infirmary beds, the glance turned to a gaze, and in it, she saw Ervoyce, bruised, bleeding, and scorched while she rested on the side. How many times had he, had they brushed with death, scorning the cold embrace if not only out of spite? The brothers voices could be heard bickering over whatever inane thing they had just done this time, Bryant, the one time ghost of Redwall, Ushen, the friend and solace that Arya needed after losing Zanga.
Now, the tears weren't sadness or relief, nay, they were memories distilled. Not just the wild events of today, but of these whole two seasons, of all the change, the violence, fear, worry, and even joy. A lost, reserved wanderer, a headstrong, feisty squirrelmaid.... and herself, the imbittered one, consumed by her grief. They had all died, really, on that night with their beloved otter, never to return. In their place was courage, spirit, and heart, not a one to be left behind by the other. A smile crossed her lips, there were emotions there after all, she hadn't quite noticed at first because this time, they were hers, she owned them. She did not balk at their presence or run from the feeling, rather, accepting them, herself. "Hmm, what word would he use?...." her smile widened, "Serenity." Retrieving the bow, she took another look, feeling the scuffed surface of the wood before snapping it in half, none of them would be needing it, "We're done Arya..... we're really done!"
Corn, you know how these work 
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A stream of random items continued to pour from the Infirmary windows as the massive mess finally appeared to be diminishing. Poised in the open space, paw held back to throw, Vatra hesitated, bringing the item back in front of her for inspection. It was a bow, and in a rather sorry condition at that. Even so, as the squirrel peered out the window again, she saw a field of active vermin, felt the pain of injury and the urge to help, the distress of being taken away from her friends and the desperation to return. She felt Arya's position so long ago, being waylaid at this window after having been shot, still fighting. Setting the bow on the sill, she stole a glance at one of the infirmary beds, the glance turned to a gaze, and in it, she saw Ervoyce, bruised, bleeding, and scorched while she rested on the side. How many times had he, had they brushed with death, scorning the cold embrace if not only out of spite? The brothers voices could be heard bickering over whatever inane thing they had just done this time, Bryant, the one time ghost of Redwall, Ushen, the friend and solace that Arya needed after losing Zanga.
Now, the tears weren't sadness or relief, nay, they were memories distilled. Not just the wild events of today, but of these whole two seasons, of all the change, the violence, fear, worry, and even joy. A lost, reserved wanderer, a headstrong, feisty squirrelmaid.... and herself, the imbittered one, consumed by her grief. They had all died, really, on that night with their beloved otter, never to return. In their place was courage, spirit, and heart, not a one to be left behind by the other. A smile crossed her lips, there were emotions there after all, she hadn't quite noticed at first because this time, they were hers, she owned them. She did not balk at their presence or run from the feeling, rather, accepting them, herself. "Hmm, what word would he use?...." her smile widened, "Serenity." Retrieving the bow, she took another look, feeling the scuffed surface of the wood before snapping it in half, none of them would be needing it, "We're done Arya..... we're really done!"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on November 07, 2020, 07:04:17 AM
Post by: Cornflower MM on November 07, 2020, 07:04:17 AM
Arya turned away from the receding backs of vermin as a group went through the gates, looking up to the Infirmary window where Vatra could be seen. A smile spread across her face at the oh-so-normal sight of the squirrel, who was looking at something she held, cemented the knowledge that they were done, that it was really, finally, truly, over. The previous two seasons had been the longest feeling in Arya's life, full of the most uncertainty, grief, and turmoil she'd experienced, and yet here she was on the other side - There was no doubt she had lost much, including herself, but had gained even more. She had lost a friend, only to find her family. A giggle born from the relief and almost euphoria that washed over her passed her lips and Arya cheerily waved up to Vatra.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on December 17, 2020, 03:57:55 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on December 17, 2020, 03:57:55 AM
The shattered bow joined the rest of the garbage with a wooden clatter before Vatra allowed a satisfied nod, taking in one more fresh breath to ease back into the putrid room, "Alright boys, enough bickering. We've got wounded friends outside, let's make sure they don't choke to death on the stink ay?" It was on this clear spring day that the Abbey was once again home to the woodlanders, the heart of Mossflower beat once again.
Rasping breath catching in her throat, Jantar paused to rest from her phantom hunter. She'd been released late, immediately abandoning the two hapless fools that had been sent out as well. They did not heed her warnings, of the death that surrounded them, searched for them, watched them, "That blasted mouse!" Even a mile's distance didn't seem to satisfy the wrath of the guardian ghost as the seer ran once more. As she approached a clearing, the presence suddenly vanished, whirling around to face the absence in a cold sweat, she backed up slowly. Jantar suddenly realized that she was falling, if but for a moment as her body met something both soft and lumpy. With a shriek she bolted upright, bodies! She'd landed on bodies! "My, what grave fortune has been sprung upon me?" The fox's blood curdled as she was hoisted from the pit only to hear the familiar, rumbly voice of Gale, "Th-th-the wars o-over!" She offered pathetically to the uncaring, simmering eyes of the badger warlord.
"No.... it isn't. I shall not allow a second attempt on the roof of those who could sway even a devil... Die the sniveling coward you were born."
Jantar raised her hands as if to protect her face, but her fingers came off as easily as her head, not that she ever got the chance to notice. And so another horde was dashed in Mossflower, swept away by the roar of a northern wind, not a trace to be heard from again.
* * * * *
Rasping breath catching in her throat, Jantar paused to rest from her phantom hunter. She'd been released late, immediately abandoning the two hapless fools that had been sent out as well. They did not heed her warnings, of the death that surrounded them, searched for them, watched them, "That blasted mouse!" Even a mile's distance didn't seem to satisfy the wrath of the guardian ghost as the seer ran once more. As she approached a clearing, the presence suddenly vanished, whirling around to face the absence in a cold sweat, she backed up slowly. Jantar suddenly realized that she was falling, if but for a moment as her body met something both soft and lumpy. With a shriek she bolted upright, bodies! She'd landed on bodies! "My, what grave fortune has been sprung upon me?" The fox's blood curdled as she was hoisted from the pit only to hear the familiar, rumbly voice of Gale, "Th-th-the wars o-over!" She offered pathetically to the uncaring, simmering eyes of the badger warlord.
"No.... it isn't. I shall not allow a second attempt on the roof of those who could sway even a devil... Die the sniveling coward you were born."
Jantar raised her hands as if to protect her face, but her fingers came off as easily as her head, not that she ever got the chance to notice. And so another horde was dashed in Mossflower, swept away by the roar of a northern wind, not a trace to be heard from again.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on February 14, 2021, 09:25:51 AM
Post by: Cornflower MM on February 14, 2021, 09:25:51 AM
The warm spring sun gently beat down on the Abbeygrounds as Arya crossed them, nibbling at the last of the bread she'd swiped from the kitchens for a late lunch in the Orchard. It had been a few days since they'd retaken the Abbey and the cleaning up efforts were going extraordinarily well.
Never let it be said that the Redwallers are anything but hardworking, she mused as she drew closer to the Abbey doors, her pace slowing. The squirrelmaid knew that she should hurry back to the deep cleaning group that she'd left but there was only so much mopping Arya could do before she lost her mind.
Arya's nose twitched as she entered the building with a sigh, only to brighten as she spotted Ushen crossing Cavern Hole. "Arya! Are you busy? We could use another set of paws in the gatehouse and Bryant's busy in the cellars!" He called with a smile.
Never let it be said that the Redwallers are anything but hardworking, she mused as she drew closer to the Abbey doors, her pace slowing. The squirrelmaid knew that she should hurry back to the deep cleaning group that she'd left but there was only so much mopping Arya could do before she lost her mind.
Arya's nose twitched as she entered the building with a sigh, only to brighten as she spotted Ushen crossing Cavern Hole. "Arya! Are you busy? We could use another set of paws in the gatehouse and Bryant's busy in the cellars!" He called with a smile.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on April 03, 2021, 12:29:19 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on April 03, 2021, 12:29:19 AM
Vatra very nearly bowled Ushen over, brought back to full consciousness by his raised voice. Blinking the weariness from her eyes, she looked over the mound of laundry in her paws to get her bearings. Having only slept fitfully on the infirmary floor due to lack of beds over the past three days, the squirrelmaid was clearly in dire need of real rest despite her continued insistence on helping with the cleanup. She almost tripped when coming to a stop near the others, narrowly avoiding dumping all the clean clothes she was supposed to hang out to dry, "Woouegh!.. Well hello there, I must say that I'm having doubts about your abilities as a door Ush. Could we perchance take this outside?"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 03, 2021, 03:49:49 AM
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 03, 2021, 03:49:49 AM
"Whoooaaaaa, easy there!" Ushen's paws shot out to help steady Vatra. "S'a good thing I decided not to volunteer as a door stand in then, isn't it? Where are you off to in such a hurry?" He peeked around the pile of laundry and blinked at the other squirrel - Her eyes were bloodshot and Ushen was willing to bet there was dark circles around them underneath that black fur.
Arya had finished making her way over and exchanged a glance with Ushen. "You want us to take some of that? You look ready to drop at any moment. When was the last time you actually got some sleep?"
Arya had finished making her way over and exchanged a glance with Ushen. "You want us to take some of that? You look ready to drop at any moment. When was the last time you actually got some sleep?"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on April 03, 2021, 09:34:03 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on April 03, 2021, 09:34:03 AM
"Oh pish n' tush n' all that! I slept last night, same as you. That having been said, I would be more than happy to share some of this confounded, blitherin' heap. I needn't the shame of competing with dibbuns in a tail fur tanning race. I swear, the name sister Bess'll gimme the sweats for my finer years." Vatra began walking, albeit a might doggedly, toward the Abbey lawn once more to finish the hanging, "You two m'guffins up to something about now?" Curious, owlish peepers blinked back at her friends following the question.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 05, 2021, 03:35:23 AM
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 05, 2021, 03:35:23 AM
Scooping some of the clothes off the top of the pile in Vatra's arms, Arya raised an eyebrow at her. "Sister Bess is indeed a force to be reckoned with, we should have sent her in here to terrify the vermin. Or maybe we should set her on you to sit down and rest before you fall asleep standin' up!" Her tone was gentle but chiding all the same and she sighed as she fell into step beside Vatra, Ushen following right behind them. "Ushen was just rescuing me from the fate of mopping floors till dinner with somethin' about the Gatehouse."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on April 05, 2021, 06:05:36 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on April 05, 2021, 06:05:36 AM
Vatra rolled her eyes as her friend spoke, "Oh go slip in a puddle! Ya know, you can be a right cad, you know that?" She harrumphed the rest of the way to the hanging lines and huffily set about draping the clothes. The squirrel's head poked out around the side of a damp habit, cruel revenge burning in her eyes and creasing her lips, "You mentioned the gatehouse, is this a group excursion or a... private matter?"
It was bright, noon? Past noon? Didn't matter. Ervoyce looked to both of his sides, doing his best to size up the room, seemingly full of various, injured beasts. Judging from the missing Vatra and lack of minor injuries in the infirmary, more than a day had likely passed.
"Oh! You're awake. Awake, awake!"
The sister was quick to draw near, "Yeh've bee'n awfully quiet these few days sah squirrel, how'ya feeling?"
"Thirsty, don't suppose you've seen the miss black furred squirrel about recently have you?"
* * * * *
It was bright, noon? Past noon? Didn't matter. Ervoyce looked to both of his sides, doing his best to size up the room, seemingly full of various, injured beasts. Judging from the missing Vatra and lack of minor injuries in the infirmary, more than a day had likely passed.
"Oh! You're awake. Awake, awake!"
The sister was quick to draw near, "Yeh've bee'n awfully quiet these few days sah squirrel, how'ya feeling?"
"Thirsty, don't suppose you've seen the miss black furred squirrel about recently have you?"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 06, 2021, 03:06:29 AM
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 06, 2021, 03:06:29 AM
Arya gaped at Vatra, "Why you- You!" Her cheeks burning, she threw a soggy nightshirt at the other squirrel. "You and Ervoyce are the ones doin' all the kissin'!" She looked to Ushen for help but he was too busy laughing at her embarrassed indignation, "Ohohoho, don't get me involved, heeheehee!"
"Oh lemme jus' get you a cuppa water, then." Sister Cecily bustled off to retrieve the water before answering Ervoyce's second question. "Aye, she's been aroun' quite a bit. Comes back every nigh' and wanders through every so often durin' the day. I'm not real sure where she is now, though, but let's get you sittin' up so you don't choke."
~~~
"Oh lemme jus' get you a cuppa water, then." Sister Cecily bustled off to retrieve the water before answering Ervoyce's second question. "Aye, she's been aroun' quite a bit. Comes back every nigh' and wanders through every so often durin' the day. I'm not real sure where she is now, though, but let's get you sittin' up so you don't choke."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on April 06, 2021, 04:44:33 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on April 06, 2021, 04:44:33 AM
Vatra caught a face full of fabric around the same time she even managed to realize that something was being thrown at her, falling over in a mix of drama and legitimate surprise, "ACK! Yeh've killed me dead! Well now there'll be no more kissin' thanks to you an' bashful chops over there smilin' like a naughty dibbun! BLAGGARDS THE BOTH OF YOU, NOW TASTE MY SMOCK!" Said article of clothing was quickly in the air, validating the threat leveled at Arya before setting herself upon Ushen, "There'll be no hiding on the sidelines fer either of you! I'll biff both of ya with-!... er... er... A BONNET! That's it, I'll biff ye both with a bally bonnet!" With no bonnet in sight, the squirrel gripped the nearest garment available and swung for her other friend.
Ervoyce struggled to rise on his own, but could barely even manage to raise his head above the rest of his weary body, flopping back into the frame with an irritated sigh... or grunt. He did his best to meet the sister's gaze, "How... how has she been? Sleeping alright? Has she been eating? Keeping herself busy?" Sweat began to bead on his brow, he felt selfish worrying so much about Vatra's health in the wake of his own illness.... Even so, the image of her by the pond haunted him, he shuddered.
* * * * *
Ervoyce struggled to rise on his own, but could barely even manage to raise his head above the rest of his weary body, flopping back into the frame with an irritated sigh... or grunt. He did his best to meet the sister's gaze, "How... how has she been? Sleeping alright? Has she been eating? Keeping herself busy?" Sweat began to bead on his brow, he felt selfish worrying so much about Vatra's health in the wake of his own illness.... Even so, the image of her by the pond haunted him, he shuddered.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 07, 2021, 02:25:11 AM
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 07, 2021, 02:25:11 AM
Ushen yelped and hopped away from Vatra, "Arya, help! She's after me!" Unfortunately he underestimated the size of the habit and was attacked by the sleeves. "Serves you right, Mr. Chuckles!" Arya's words were muffled by the smock that had landed over her head. Peeking out from under it she giggled and grinned at Vatra before yanking the garment off and flicking it at Ushen, enjoying the indignant splutters perhaps too much. "Hey! I didn't do anythin'! Stahppit!"
Slipping her arm under Ervoyce's shoulders, the mouse lifted him quickly and moved his pillow to provide better support. "There y'are, dear." She paused to lift the water cup to his mouth before continuing, "She's been alrigh', I suppose. I don' think she's been sleepin' well and she's abou' to run herself off 'er feet, she is, but I've seen her with food in paw many a time. Problem is gettin' her to stop long enough to figure ou' if she's comin' or goin' but mebbe now you've awoken for a time she'll start slowin' down. Had enough? I need to look over you proper now." Cecily squinted down at Ervoyce sternly, as if already trying to begin her assessment.
The work in the Cellars finished up a lot quicker than Bryant had thought it would since his group hadn't stopped for a lunch break, and the squirrel found himself wandering out of the Kitchens with a tray for himself and the Infirmary Sister on duty somewhat guiltily. I would have asked Ushen to wait if I'd realized I was only going to be fifteen more minutes, but I suppose it's no good to dwell on 'would haves.' The squirrel mused to himself, already nearing the Infirmary. "Sister Cecily? I brought lunch- Oh you're up!" Bryant cried, poking his head in the door before hurrying in.
~~~
Slipping her arm under Ervoyce's shoulders, the mouse lifted him quickly and moved his pillow to provide better support. "There y'are, dear." She paused to lift the water cup to his mouth before continuing, "She's been alrigh', I suppose. I don' think she's been sleepin' well and she's abou' to run herself off 'er feet, she is, but I've seen her with food in paw many a time. Problem is gettin' her to stop long enough to figure ou' if she's comin' or goin' but mebbe now you've awoken for a time she'll start slowin' down. Had enough? I need to look over you proper now." Cecily squinted down at Ervoyce sternly, as if already trying to begin her assessment.
~~~
The work in the Cellars finished up a lot quicker than Bryant had thought it would since his group hadn't stopped for a lunch break, and the squirrel found himself wandering out of the Kitchens with a tray for himself and the Infirmary Sister on duty somewhat guiltily. I would have asked Ushen to wait if I'd realized I was only going to be fifteen more minutes, but I suppose it's no good to dwell on 'would haves.' The squirrel mused to himself, already nearing the Infirmary. "Sister Cecily? I brought lunch- Oh you're up!" Bryant cried, poking his head in the door before hurrying in.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on April 08, 2021, 05:20:42 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on April 08, 2021, 05:20:42 AM
"Well ain't that just peachy, haven't done anything? THERE'S YER PROBLEM BUCKO! You two go cuckoo every time your eyes meet, n' then ya don't do a thing about it! 'Least Ervoyce and I didn' go toot'lin round the bush when we.... figured... each other... out." The wind in Vatra's sails became more of a breeze, but she kept up the energy regardless, even through tripped up words. She gave Ushen another wack, "SO WHAT'S TA BE DONE ABOUT THAT MISTER PAINTER!?"
"Och, awa' wih ya, nary a way yer convincin' me yeh did'n look me o're good n proper afore this!" Ervoyce leveled a challenging, counter squint at the sister for a moment before falling back against the pillow, "Pardon me miss, but givin' the healers guff has pretty much become tradition at this point, look at your own peril!" The squirrel did his best to make Cecily's job easier, weak as he felt, though they were soon interrupted by Bryant's entrance. A black paw raised meekly in greeting, "Well howdy sunshine, get kicked outa the kitchens for blindin' everybeast?"
* * * * *
"Och, awa' wih ya, nary a way yer convincin' me yeh did'n look me o're good n proper afore this!" Ervoyce leveled a challenging, counter squint at the sister for a moment before falling back against the pillow, "Pardon me miss, but givin' the healers guff has pretty much become tradition at this point, look at your own peril!" The squirrel did his best to make Cecily's job easier, weak as he felt, though they were soon interrupted by Bryant's entrance. A black paw raised meekly in greeting, "Well howdy sunshine, get kicked outa the kitchens for blindin' everybeast?"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 09, 2021, 03:37:41 AM
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 09, 2021, 03:37:41 AM
Ushen tried desperately to avoid both Arya and Vatra's attacks, only to end up completely unbalancing himself and staggering into the clothing line and almost knocking it down. Arya paused in her attack and extended a paw to help Ushen regain his feet but the other squirrel had taken the opportunity to grab a pair of pants off the line and promptly smacked her with them. "That's for turnin' against me!" He aimed at Vatra, "And this is for gettin' me involved!"
Bryant scoffed at Ervoyce, "Good to see that you're feeling ornery as ever. Are you doing okay?" He set the tray down and peered down at Ervoyce. "No need to worry too much, he'll be righ' as rain so long as he doesn' push hisself too far too fast." Sister Cecily butted in, giving Ervoyce another look before taking a bite out of a pasty and walking to check on some of the others in the Infirmary. "She seems. . . Friendly." Bryant remarked as he watched her go.
~~~
Bryant scoffed at Ervoyce, "Good to see that you're feeling ornery as ever. Are you doing okay?" He set the tray down and peered down at Ervoyce. "No need to worry too much, he'll be righ' as rain so long as he doesn' push hisself too far too fast." Sister Cecily butted in, giving Ervoyce another look before taking a bite out of a pasty and walking to check on some of the others in the Infirmary. "She seems. . . Friendly." Bryant remarked as he watched her go.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on April 11, 2021, 11:06:38 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on April 11, 2021, 11:06:38 PM
Vatra was struck in the arm, reeling back dramatically in response to the blow with a flailing display, "Lackaday and for shame sir! Yeh've struck a maid!" The dark squirrel flopped on her back, wailing pitifully in-between spurts of giggling, "Ooooooh, wouldja juss'-Krrngh- lookit 'im! Smilin' ouul smug lik-kkkgh-e while biffin' us two innocent gels aru-ru-ree hee hee hee-round like a right frog walloper! AaaroOoOoo! Wouldn't you a-hn hn hn hn hn, agree miss Arya?!" Spotting a gaggle of dibbuns, she implored them, still writhing on the ground but with a gleam in her eye, "Avast yee dibbuns! 'Elp! We're two beauties be'set by this fiendish creature. We tried to stop him from stealin' all the laundry, but he's seized the Abbess's robes!" She stole a glance at Ushen, shooting a winning smile his way... or a wicked one, she knew what she'd done.
Ervoyce chuckled dryly at the remark, offering an innocent grin to the now departing sister, "Depends, okay for a dead beast? Yeah, I'm doing pretty spiffin' well! Okay for a livin' beast..." His voice trailed off, concern evident in his manner and speech, "Tis a bit harder to say. I know the good sister is trying to be reassuring, but one does not visit death's door without bringin' somethin' back, she's not so careless a master as to leave holes in the journey betwixt." He inhaled fully, looking back up at Bryant from the sheets, composed, "But I'm breathing now, and that's the start of better things huh? How're things aroun' the abbey, what've I missed and how's everybeast doing?"
* * * * *
Ervoyce chuckled dryly at the remark, offering an innocent grin to the now departing sister, "Depends, okay for a dead beast? Yeah, I'm doing pretty spiffin' well! Okay for a livin' beast..." His voice trailed off, concern evident in his manner and speech, "Tis a bit harder to say. I know the good sister is trying to be reassuring, but one does not visit death's door without bringin' somethin' back, she's not so careless a master as to leave holes in the journey betwixt." He inhaled fully, looking back up at Bryant from the sheets, composed, "But I'm breathing now, and that's the start of better things huh? How're things aroun' the abbey, what've I missed and how's everybeast doing?"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 14, 2021, 03:56:09 AM
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 14, 2021, 03:56:09 AM
Ushen gaped at Vatra, "Why, I never-Hey! No! No no no! Traitor!" His attention quickly switched to the Dibbuns who were all too eager to join in: "'Top 'im, he got Muvver Rushina's robes!" One of them crowed, pointing at the flabbergasted squirrel before yelling "CHAAAAARGE!"
"I'll remember this, don't think I won't!" Ushen threw over his shoulder as he pivoted and jogged away before the persistent Dibbuns could jump on him and attack.
Arya flopped down beside Vatra, giggling so hard she couldn't talk. "Oh, goodness gracious, the look on his face was precious," She chuckled a moment later after calming a little, turning to look at her friend with a grin.
Bryant paused a moment before speaking, carefully looking at Ervoyce, "Well, the good thing about holes is that they can be filled in and patched, and that's what we're here for." He grinned, moving onto lighter topics at the not-so-subtle nudge.
"You've missed both a lot and not much with the Abbey, we've got a lot of the cleanin' and fixin' done but there's still a bunch to do. I heard that we're havin' a feast pretty soon. Everyone's moved back in and it's a bit of a tight squeeze but we're makin' do. Abbess Russina's been running around talking to empty rooms like normal, Vatra's been running around like a crazybeast trying to get everything done at once, Arya and Ushen are still dancin' around each other. . . Same old same old, really. The Dibbuns got themselves into a pickle yesterday - Nearly set the kitchens on fire trying to 'help', although I'm not sure what they were helping with." Bryant laughed at the memory. There hadn't been any real harm done because they'd caught the flames in time, thankfully, but the way the Dibbuns had filed out of the kitchens had been quite memorable.
"I'll remember this, don't think I won't!" Ushen threw over his shoulder as he pivoted and jogged away before the persistent Dibbuns could jump on him and attack.
Arya flopped down beside Vatra, giggling so hard she couldn't talk. "Oh, goodness gracious, the look on his face was precious," She chuckled a moment later after calming a little, turning to look at her friend with a grin.
~~~
Bryant paused a moment before speaking, carefully looking at Ervoyce, "Well, the good thing about holes is that they can be filled in and patched, and that's what we're here for." He grinned, moving onto lighter topics at the not-so-subtle nudge.
"You've missed both a lot and not much with the Abbey, we've got a lot of the cleanin' and fixin' done but there's still a bunch to do. I heard that we're havin' a feast pretty soon. Everyone's moved back in and it's a bit of a tight squeeze but we're makin' do. Abbess Russina's been running around talking to empty rooms like normal, Vatra's been running around like a crazybeast trying to get everything done at once, Arya and Ushen are still dancin' around each other. . . Same old same old, really. The Dibbuns got themselves into a pickle yesterday - Nearly set the kitchens on fire trying to 'help', although I'm not sure what they were helping with." Bryant laughed at the memory. There hadn't been any real harm done because they'd caught the flames in time, thankfully, but the way the Dibbuns had filed out of the kitchens had been quite memorable.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on April 15, 2021, 04:21:09 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on April 15, 2021, 04:21:09 AM
Vatra's chest still heaved with laughter at the sight of Ushen fleeing the enthusiastic band of little rogues. She was joined on the ground by Arya as she strove to calm down, "It really is like old times now huh?" She shared in her friend's expression, still giggling intermittently. The sky was nice and clear, and the first tinges of evening were painting themselves on the blue backdrop like lazy golden streams, "... Old times, just..... different." Her smile towards the blue beyond wilted a bit at the thought. She wanted to say better for the new friends, victorious atmosphere, and her own newfound joys... But nothing good was ever free, and they had certainly paid in full. Yet, if she'd learned anything at all over the season, anything from her time with great friends and with Ervoyce, it was to accept the grievances of the past, to appreciate both what was lost and what was here now, "Y'know, about this time, not all that long ago, snow was flyin' all o'er the place... an' here I was gettin' in an argument." Vatra chuckled as she shook her head, as if to chide herself a season ago. The squirrel turned to look at the other once more, smiling again, "Regardless of what's been gained or lost, I know I wouldn't trade any of the companions I was with."
Amusement made for a good distraction, and the antics of the abbey were as good a laugh as anything else so far as Ervoyce was concerned, rolling his eyes at the mention of the more bashful pairing of this spring. Quiet reigned for a moment between the two, punctuated by the sister's chattering at intervals, "The Torrent... I take it they're gone yes? And it sounds like Vatra's really kept herself busy in the meantime." Hearing this from Bryant felt a little more reassuring, "H-hey... Would. . . you mind, seein' if. . Vatra..." He slowly twiddled his paws, mulling over whether or not he felt embarrassed or just awkward at the request. He looked up hopefully, "..... Please?"
* * * * *
Amusement made for a good distraction, and the antics of the abbey were as good a laugh as anything else so far as Ervoyce was concerned, rolling his eyes at the mention of the more bashful pairing of this spring. Quiet reigned for a moment between the two, punctuated by the sister's chattering at intervals, "The Torrent... I take it they're gone yes? And it sounds like Vatra's really kept herself busy in the meantime." Hearing this from Bryant felt a little more reassuring, "H-hey... Would. . . you mind, seein' if. . Vatra..." He slowly twiddled his paws, mulling over whether or not he felt embarrassed or just awkward at the request. He looked up hopefully, "..... Please?"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 19, 2021, 04:01:51 AM
Post by: Cornflower MM on April 19, 2021, 04:01:51 AM
Arya's smile softened as she looked at Vatra, watching as the shadow of her thoughts flitted across her face. "There's certainly been a lot of changes, hasn't there? Friends were lost, but some have been found, too. I think that those who have moved on would be proud of where we are now and what we've accomplished." Sorrow darkened Arya's eyes as she thought about the snowball fight - A cheerful otter's laugh echoed through her mind before she blinked, shaking off the memory. "It's been a hard journey, but those who accompanied us have made everything worth it."
Bryant nodded to Evoyce's question about the Torrent, his mouth full of lunch, only to hurriedly swallow at Ervoyce's next words. "Oh! Yeah, yeah of course. Sorry I didn't think of runnin' to find her earlier, silly me." He set the tray down to the side and hopped off the bed, holding onto the last pasty and scurrying to the door. "Be back before you know it!"
~~~
Bryant nodded to Evoyce's question about the Torrent, his mouth full of lunch, only to hurriedly swallow at Ervoyce's next words. "Oh! Yeah, yeah of course. Sorry I didn't think of runnin' to find her earlier, silly me." He set the tray down to the side and hopped off the bed, holding onto the last pasty and scurrying to the door. "Be back before you know it!"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on April 28, 2021, 04:10:50 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on April 28, 2021, 04:10:50 AM
Vatra took her friends paw and gave it a firm squeeze before hoisting herself from the grass, "Come now, we should probably make things tidy about here now that we're rid of his royal troublemaker." She offered a paw to Arya before setting about the washing once more, snapping green blades out of the scattered articles from the wardrobe explosion, "In all earnestness, what is between you and Ushen? You two go all googly eyed but never pass a blinkin' word!" The squirrel's paws slowed, wiping hair from her eyes as a thought occurred to her, peering around the clothing as before, previous mischief now replaced with something stuck in the middle of curiosity, compassion, and concern, "Are you... afraid of something?"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 02, 2021, 02:53:13 AM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 02, 2021, 02:53:13 AM
Arya regarded the fabric in her paws with a thoughtful hum, brushing off an errant ant that was making it's way across the top of the habit. "We care for each other a lot but. . . There's been a lot going on with fixin' up the Abbey, y'know? So we haven't really sat down to talk about it. " She paused to pin the habit to the line, clearly thinking through her words.
"It kinda feels too good to be true, so part of me has been avoiding all of that. I'm afraid Ushen's going to get ripped away somehow, sometime soon, just like every other good thing." Arya avoided looking at Vatra as she talked, focusing on gathering and shaking out more clothes. She knew it was better to talk through her hesitations and that Vatra would only be supportive, but a warm blush still worked it's way up her cheeks. Her fear of Ushen poofing away sounded so silly when spoken out loud, yet it also made the idea seem ever so slightly more real at the same time.
"It kinda feels too good to be true, so part of me has been avoiding all of that. I'm afraid Ushen's going to get ripped away somehow, sometime soon, just like every other good thing." Arya avoided looking at Vatra as she talked, focusing on gathering and shaking out more clothes. She knew it was better to talk through her hesitations and that Vatra would only be supportive, but a warm blush still worked it's way up her cheeks. Her fear of Ushen poofing away sounded so silly when spoken out loud, yet it also made the idea seem ever so slightly more real at the same time.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on May 03, 2021, 01:11:51 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on May 03, 2021, 01:11:51 AM
A subtle shudder rode up Vatra's spine as she saw and heard her friend recreate, at least in part, how she felt losing Alec. It was like seeing a long dead nemesis standing before her, taunting with great confidence. Her eyebrows tightened in defiance toward the worry that flitted across her mind. Stepping around the washing, she laid her paws on Arya's shoulders resolutely, "Arya look at me." Pausing as long as compliance required, she continued with a strong, commanding voice, "You can't pass on the blessings in your life because of fear, because of what's been taken or lost. Trust me..... I know all too well where that road leads, and I won't stand to let you, or anybeast else even get near it. So help me I will strap you down, drag Ushen over and MAKE him kiss you if that's what it takes to keep you grounded here an'- Are you snickering at me ya rotten welp?"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 06, 2021, 09:56:36 AM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 06, 2021, 09:56:36 AM
As hard as she tried to keep a straight face, Arya simply couldn't hold in her laughter as Vatra kept on with a completely straight face. "Teeheeheehee, I'm s-s-sorry, I just- You're so se-e-erious, ahahaha, and I can't help but picture you draggin' Ushen over by the ear, hohoho!" Completely overcome by giggles, the squirrelmaid looked away in an unsuccessful attempt to compose herself.
Bryant bounced out of the Abbey doors, hoping that Ushen or Arya would know where Vatra was. . . Not that he knew where they were, but the squirrel shrugged and headed in the direction of the orchards and pond. He knew that Arya at least liked eating out there, so it was a start. Probably should have checked through the Abbey first, though. . . Bryant thought ruefully before the sound of laughter beyond the fruit bushes on the edges of the orchard reached his ears.
Peeking around one, Bryant saw Ushen laid flat on the ground, clearly tackled by a group of Dibbuns who were having the time of their lives tickling him. "GERRIS FEETPAWS, 'RINA! GOTTA 'VENGE MUVVER RUSHINA'S ROBES!" One of them yelled, a small mouse promptly lunging at Ushen's footpaws with a warcry as he struggled.
"Ahahaha, I didn't touch 'em, I swear! Heehee, you're really gonna believe, hohoho, those trouble-makin' m-ahaha-maids over a trusty guy like meeeee?!" Ushen squirmed, catching sight of Bryant and blinking at him in a clear cry for help.
As amusing as the picture was, Bryant couldn't refuse and stepped out from behind the bushes, clearing his throat. The Dibbuns all went quiet and looked up at him, eyes wide. "What's going on here, young 'uns? Did I hear something about Mother Russina's robes?" Bryant asked, fighting to keep a straight face. The lead Dibbun nodded solemnly, "'He was 'tealin' thems, an' bein' a- a- fishdin creature!" The small vole was clearly concentrating hard on "fiendish" and looked proud of himself for getting the word out. . . As mangled as it was.
Bryant nodded in understanding, "I seeeee. I thank you for apprehending this hooligan, but I'll take him from here. Never fear, I'll make sure he gets what he deserves. Run along now!" With a chorus of "awwww"s the Dibbuns climbed off Ushen and trudged off, surely going to find more mischief.
"Phew, thanks mate. Playing with the Dibbuns makes me nervous, I don't wanna hurt 'em." Ushen said as Bryant helped him up on his paws.
"Sure, no problem. Do you know where the girls are? Ervoyce is up, he was asking about Vatra."
"Oh that's great! They set the Dibbuns on me while we were doin' the laundry, I'm sure they're cleaning up our mess."
The brothers quickly retraced Ushen's steps, coming in sight of Arya and Vatra shortly. Ushen quirked an eyebrow - Arya was doubled over nearly in half with a case of the giggles while Vatra looked less than amused. "Hey Vatra!" Bryant called when they were in earshot, grinning excitedly.
~~~
Bryant bounced out of the Abbey doors, hoping that Ushen or Arya would know where Vatra was. . . Not that he knew where they were, but the squirrel shrugged and headed in the direction of the orchards and pond. He knew that Arya at least liked eating out there, so it was a start. Probably should have checked through the Abbey first, though. . . Bryant thought ruefully before the sound of laughter beyond the fruit bushes on the edges of the orchard reached his ears.
Peeking around one, Bryant saw Ushen laid flat on the ground, clearly tackled by a group of Dibbuns who were having the time of their lives tickling him. "GERRIS FEETPAWS, 'RINA! GOTTA 'VENGE MUVVER RUSHINA'S ROBES!" One of them yelled, a small mouse promptly lunging at Ushen's footpaws with a warcry as he struggled.
"Ahahaha, I didn't touch 'em, I swear! Heehee, you're really gonna believe, hohoho, those trouble-makin' m-ahaha-maids over a trusty guy like meeeee?!" Ushen squirmed, catching sight of Bryant and blinking at him in a clear cry for help.
As amusing as the picture was, Bryant couldn't refuse and stepped out from behind the bushes, clearing his throat. The Dibbuns all went quiet and looked up at him, eyes wide. "What's going on here, young 'uns? Did I hear something about Mother Russina's robes?" Bryant asked, fighting to keep a straight face. The lead Dibbun nodded solemnly, "'He was 'tealin' thems, an' bein' a- a- fishdin creature!" The small vole was clearly concentrating hard on "fiendish" and looked proud of himself for getting the word out. . . As mangled as it was.
Bryant nodded in understanding, "I seeeee. I thank you for apprehending this hooligan, but I'll take him from here. Never fear, I'll make sure he gets what he deserves. Run along now!" With a chorus of "awwww"s the Dibbuns climbed off Ushen and trudged off, surely going to find more mischief.
"Phew, thanks mate. Playing with the Dibbuns makes me nervous, I don't wanna hurt 'em." Ushen said as Bryant helped him up on his paws.
"Sure, no problem. Do you know where the girls are? Ervoyce is up, he was asking about Vatra."
"Oh that's great! They set the Dibbuns on me while we were doin' the laundry, I'm sure they're cleaning up our mess."
The brothers quickly retraced Ushen's steps, coming in sight of Arya and Vatra shortly. Ushen quirked an eyebrow - Arya was doubled over nearly in half with a case of the giggles while Vatra looked less than amused. "Hey Vatra!" Bryant called when they were in earshot, grinning excitedly.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on May 09, 2021, 01:31:28 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on May 09, 2021, 01:31:28 PM
Vatra rolled her eyes at the hopeless curmudgeon before her, resting on a blank stare as their moment was interrupted. Turning towards the speaker, a little crick disobediently tickled its' way up at the left corner of her mouth whilst her eyes remained stoically deadpan. All efforts proved fruitless as a singular giggle squirmed out as the other squirrels arrived, "Well where'd those sunshine...'s and rainbows come from? Ya have a bit much fun in the cellars? Or perhaps yeh've found an acorn!"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 11, 2021, 03:30:55 AM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 11, 2021, 03:30:55 AM
Arya's laughter finally started to subside and she wiped a tear as another giggle tried desperately to escape at Vatra's comments and Bryant stuck his tongue out at her. "Acorn yerself, Miss Duck." He hrrmphed before bouncing in place, his excitement unable to be contained for long. "I just came from the infirmary and Ervoyce was awake - Like awake, awake - and askin' for you!"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on May 11, 2021, 06:28:54 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on May 11, 2021, 06:28:54 AM
Leaning forward, Vatra ruffled her bush tail in the best imitation of tail feathers she could muster, giving Bryant a sarcastically haughty stare, "Qua-..." Eyes dilating as realization struck, she half rose, almost confused, "...-Ack." This was all that was offered before she took off, nearly bowling the next load of laundry across the grass as a mouse and otter shared the corner with the squirrel flying by. The two very nearly casualties looked between the black blur that had been, and the other friends congregated by the washing, perplexed. Across the halls, stairs taken in stride, it was not long before she came to a quick stop at the infirmary entrance. Finding herself somewhat disheveled at the doorway, she paused, reprimanding herself for not dipping by a wash basin at the very least. Having stopped long enough to think, a slowly spreading smile creased her jaw, "E's in there waitin' an here am I, worrying over a bit a' dirt." She chuckled at herself... it was good to feel this way again.
A much more quickly birthed grin came to Ervoyce as the hasty thrumming on the stairs dissipated with pointed swiftness, though, it didn't last as long, "Eek! Get that thing away from me yeh mur'drur! Oh woe is me, slain naught by the misdeeds of vile varmints, but by the wayward strike of a vengeful nurse! OooOoOooO..."
"Oh quit your quibbling before I do the job for her you oafish, overgrown dibbun!"
His grin bloomed fully as the result of a single turn of the head yielded a bounty of warm comfort, "Does I gerra candied chesknutter iffa I's b'have sissa Vatta?" Attempts to shimmy into the safety of the blankets after this comment were... unsuccessful.
"SISSA VATTA WILL BAFF THE HIDE OFF YA WITH A CHESKNUTTER IF YOU TRY CALLIN' ME THAT AGAIN!" The offended squirrel was across the long room in little more than a bound, now on top of the hapless teaser. Still devoid of any concept of consequence for situations such as this, Ervoyce stuck his shovel in the dirt, still trying to shield himself with a blanket hem, "Wha'eva e' say's miss Vatt-" He didn't get to finish.
* * * * *
A much more quickly birthed grin came to Ervoyce as the hasty thrumming on the stairs dissipated with pointed swiftness, though, it didn't last as long, "Eek! Get that thing away from me yeh mur'drur! Oh woe is me, slain naught by the misdeeds of vile varmints, but by the wayward strike of a vengeful nurse! OooOoOooO..."
"Oh quit your quibbling before I do the job for her you oafish, overgrown dibbun!"
His grin bloomed fully as the result of a single turn of the head yielded a bounty of warm comfort, "Does I gerra candied chesknutter iffa I's b'have sissa Vatta?" Attempts to shimmy into the safety of the blankets after this comment were... unsuccessful.
"SISSA VATTA WILL BAFF THE HIDE OFF YA WITH A CHESKNUTTER IF YOU TRY CALLIN' ME THAT AGAIN!" The offended squirrel was across the long room in little more than a bound, now on top of the hapless teaser. Still devoid of any concept of consequence for situations such as this, Ervoyce stuck his shovel in the dirt, still trying to shield himself with a blanket hem, "Wha'eva e' say's miss Vatt-" He didn't get to finish.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 16, 2021, 07:57:18 AM
Post by: Cornflower MM on May 16, 2021, 07:57:18 AM
Arya dove for the laundry that Vatra almost upset and quickly ensured it wouldn't go flying as the other squirrel took off and was gone before the other two could fully comprehend her quack. She looked at Bryant with an arched eyebrow, "Great job breakin' the news slowly, she'll be all flustered and runnin' over everybeast between here and the Infirmary!"
"Sorrryyyy, I was excited." Bryant offered with a sheepish grin, stooping to pick up some of the clothing from the ground. Ushen snorted as he moved to help Arya with Vatra's leftover pile, causing Bryant to raise an eyebrow of his own. "Whaaaat?"
"Nothin', nothin'." Ushen responded nonchalantly. "Just that you'd lose your head if it weren't attached to your shoulders, you're so excitable." He smirked at his brother, confident Bryant wouldn't have a good comeback to that one.
"Alright, you two, no need to start up again." Arya interjected with no real bite, although she did dig her paw into Ushen's ribs with a poke, causing him to yelp. Bryant watched the interaction closely, his eyes narrowing before they lit up with a twinkly smirk. "No need, Arya, I'll just clear out and let you two lovebirds enjoy yourselves!" Tossing the last few pieces of laundry he held at Ushen and Arya, Bryant spedwalked away, laughing to himself.
If nothing else, at least his aim is solid, Arya reflected as she stuck her tongue out at the other squirrel's retreating figure. The air grew quiet as she returned to the original task of hanging up the laundry with Ushen and Arya found herself examining Ushen's thoughtful expression as he worked. Vatra's words rang in her ear, "You can't pass on the blessings in your life because of fear, because of what's been taken or lost," and Arya squared her shoulders with a deep breath.
"You know, everyone at the Abbey keeps calling us lovebirds or something similar." Ushen looked up with a blink, taking in Arya's determined face. He wasn't really very sure where she was going with this so he merely nodded. "And we both know that we like each other, right?" Another nod, slower. "So then, what are we doin'?!"
"Uhhhh. What d'you mean? We're doin' what we've al-" Ushen's reply was cut off by Arya's mutter of "Oh, honestly!" as she closed the gap between them in a few steps, took his face in her paws, and pressed a firm but gentle kiss to his lips before backing away with a vibrant blush under her fur.
". . . . Oh. That works too."
"Sorrryyyy, I was excited." Bryant offered with a sheepish grin, stooping to pick up some of the clothing from the ground. Ushen snorted as he moved to help Arya with Vatra's leftover pile, causing Bryant to raise an eyebrow of his own. "Whaaaat?"
"Nothin', nothin'." Ushen responded nonchalantly. "Just that you'd lose your head if it weren't attached to your shoulders, you're so excitable." He smirked at his brother, confident Bryant wouldn't have a good comeback to that one.
"Alright, you two, no need to start up again." Arya interjected with no real bite, although she did dig her paw into Ushen's ribs with a poke, causing him to yelp. Bryant watched the interaction closely, his eyes narrowing before they lit up with a twinkly smirk. "No need, Arya, I'll just clear out and let you two lovebirds enjoy yourselves!" Tossing the last few pieces of laundry he held at Ushen and Arya, Bryant spedwalked away, laughing to himself.
If nothing else, at least his aim is solid, Arya reflected as she stuck her tongue out at the other squirrel's retreating figure. The air grew quiet as she returned to the original task of hanging up the laundry with Ushen and Arya found herself examining Ushen's thoughtful expression as he worked. Vatra's words rang in her ear, "You can't pass on the blessings in your life because of fear, because of what's been taken or lost," and Arya squared her shoulders with a deep breath.
"You know, everyone at the Abbey keeps calling us lovebirds or something similar." Ushen looked up with a blink, taking in Arya's determined face. He wasn't really very sure where she was going with this so he merely nodded. "And we both know that we like each other, right?" Another nod, slower. "So then, what are we doin'?!"
"Uhhhh. What d'you mean? We're doin' what we've al-" Ushen's reply was cut off by Arya's mutter of "Oh, honestly!" as she closed the gap between them in a few steps, took his face in her paws, and pressed a firm but gentle kiss to his lips before backing away with a vibrant blush under her fur.
". . . . Oh. That works too."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 05, 2021, 10:42:07 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 05, 2021, 10:42:07 AM
A thorough ruffling was well in order, and further underway supposedly to the utter dismay of the recipient. Vatra's arms relentlessly chased the hapless Ervoyce around or though the blanket as she pressed in on him, pinning him down to the frame. As the paws slowed their assault, the squirrels lips brushed as she pulled back to rest on the edge of the bed while he made more room for Vatra's torso to rest on. She closed her eyes slowly as gentle fingers combed through her head fur and slid up her ears, eliciting a satisfied purr. The weight of sleepless worry descended upon her weary bones in response to this fresh relief, helpless to the easing muscles. Closing eyes blurred the sight of her Love's face as she reached out as if to grab a wayward strand of energy from the air itself. Ervoyce's other hand rose to clasp hers over his heart while the massaging continued.
"You've earned your rest, my dear, sweet Kawalan." He pulled her paw up to give it a kiss and a squeeze, "Love yooou."
Vatra's eyelids looked up at him in a daze, "That's. not... faaair-" light breathes replaced wispy words as peaceful slumber finally found its' mark on the squirrel.
"You've earned your rest, my dear, sweet Kawalan." He pulled her paw up to give it a kiss and a squeeze, "Love yooou."
Vatra's eyelids looked up at him in a daze, "That's. not... faaair-" light breathes replaced wispy words as peaceful slumber finally found its' mark on the squirrel.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 19, 2021, 07:09:23 AM
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 19, 2021, 07:09:23 AM
Arya blinked, firstly in disbelief then with indignation clear in her eyes. "'That works too'?!" She repeated, her voice rising to a squeak. The squirrelmaid whirled to face the clothing line with an audible huff, "Good to know I wasn't reading the situation as well as I thought was." Even though her tone was positively icy, Arya furiously blinked to stem the tears that had rushed to her eyes. She felt silly and regretted taking the leap, although she supposed it was good she knew that Ushen wasn't as invested as she was now rather than later.
"Wha- No- NO!" Ushen yelped, blood draining from his face as he realized how his words had come across. "Arya no, I swear, that's not what I meant. I was just surprised, that's all. I wasn't expecting you to make such a bold move so soon. We haven't really had time to sit and talk about everything and. . . I'm sorry, I really stuck my paw in my mouth, I know."
As he spoke, Ushen reached out and placed paw on Arya's shoulder, trying to get her to turn back around. As she did, that paw slid up to cup her face and was quickly followed by the other as he leaned in. "Trust me, I'm just as invested as you are," he murmured before capturing her lips with his.
"Wha- No- NO!" Ushen yelped, blood draining from his face as he realized how his words had come across. "Arya no, I swear, that's not what I meant. I was just surprised, that's all. I wasn't expecting you to make such a bold move so soon. We haven't really had time to sit and talk about everything and. . . I'm sorry, I really stuck my paw in my mouth, I know."
As he spoke, Ushen reached out and placed paw on Arya's shoulder, trying to get her to turn back around. As she did, that paw slid up to cup her face and was quickly followed by the other as he leaned in. "Trust me, I'm just as invested as you are," he murmured before capturing her lips with his.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on September 14, 2021, 01:22:26 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on September 14, 2021, 01:22:26 AM
Ervoyce sat, contentedly scratching and rubbing the head and ears of Vatra's still form. A couple of nurses stopped over a while later to lay her in the bed just across from him, nodding his appreciation as they did so. The hours whiled away, both squirrels sleeping soundly, Ervoyce waking at intervals and getting checked up on. Night time hit, and he ushered over one of the caretakers to jostle Vatra awake on his behalf, thanking the assistant as she stirred, "G'mornin' gorgeous, how're you feelin'?" She gazed at him in something akin to wonderous confusion for a split second, before breaking into a soft smile, "Betteeeeeer."
"It's supper time ya know, yeh should probably go eeeeeeat," He responds, sharing the maid's expression, tracking her as she stretches and comes nearer again.
"But you're up heeeeere," Vatra flops with a pout, he can merely chuckle, "You can bring it up here silly, I ain't goin' anywhere ya know." I grab the nearest available paw and give it a reassuring squeeze, "Promise." A happy sigh escapes his throat as they lock affectionate stares.
"You better not, or the tickling is just the beginning!" She slowly backs away, hands outstretched as fingers slowly slide away from each other before dropping as the standing squirrel steps backwards out of the infirmary, partaking in one last look before descending the stairs to join the rest of the Redwallers, albeit briefly.
"It's supper time ya know, yeh should probably go eeeeeeat," He responds, sharing the maid's expression, tracking her as she stretches and comes nearer again.
"But you're up heeeeere," Vatra flops with a pout, he can merely chuckle, "You can bring it up here silly, I ain't goin' anywhere ya know." I grab the nearest available paw and give it a reassuring squeeze, "Promise." A happy sigh escapes his throat as they lock affectionate stares.
"You better not, or the tickling is just the beginning!" She slowly backs away, hands outstretched as fingers slowly slide away from each other before dropping as the standing squirrel steps backwards out of the infirmary, partaking in one last look before descending the stairs to join the rest of the Redwallers, albeit briefly.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on October 22, 2021, 03:47:52 AM
Post by: Cornflower MM on October 22, 2021, 03:47:52 AM
Bryant followed along behind Arya and Ushen, grinning smugly as they shyly held paws on the way to Cavern Hole for supper. It was easy to see the shift that had occurred between the two after Bryant had left them with the laundry earlier, they were both so much more relaxed and comfortable with each other. Whatever had conspired had almost completely drained the tension between the pair, although the awkwardness was still very prominent.
Rolling his eyes goodnaturedly as Ushen said something to make Arya giggle, Bryant paused for a moment, a smile lighting up his face as he spotted Vatra coming from the other way. He waved to catch her attention, "Arya, Ushen, Vatra's coming!" He called, the other two squirrels immediately pausing to wait for their friend.
Rolling his eyes goodnaturedly as Ushen said something to make Arya giggle, Bryant paused for a moment, a smile lighting up his face as he spotted Vatra coming from the other way. He waved to catch her attention, "Arya, Ushen, Vatra's coming!" He called, the other two squirrels immediately pausing to wait for their friend.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on February 01, 2022, 01:15:36 AM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on February 01, 2022, 01:15:36 AM
Almost absentmindedly breezing by everybeast, Bryant's stray paw in the crowd pulled Vatra's attention. Practically skipping over to her friends, she approached with some mildly embarrassed neck scratching, "Er, sorry fer abandoning you... but you know, and I sort fell asleep an'... yeeeah, heh... So how is everybeast tonight then ay? Ya seem fairly chipper and all."
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on February 11, 2022, 03:05:48 AM
Post by: Cornflower MM on February 11, 2022, 03:05:48 AM
Arya squinted at Vatra, "Did you just apologize for going to see your partner that just woke up from a coma? And then getting some rest after running yourself ragged? I can't speak for these two but I for one am very glad you got some rest. Now come on, let's get some food - Or are you taking a tray up to the infirmary?" The squirrelmaid dropped Ushen's paw and subtly gestured for him and Bryant to go first before reaching to loop her arm through Vatra's.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on June 29, 2023, 11:13:47 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on June 29, 2023, 11:13:47 PM
Vatra accepted the arm with an eyeroll, "Well pardon my courtesy then, shall I away regularly in the coming days and leave you with handfuls of dibbuns-" The squirrelmaid stopped pointedly to stare at the brothers, "-...Young and old?" Her straight face lasted but two seconds before a poorly stifled snort broke her otherwise stalwart composure.
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 02, 2023, 01:38:51 AM
Post by: Cornflower MM on July 02, 2023, 01:38:51 AM
A look of horror flashed over Arya's face as she steered them towards the table, "Don't you dare! I can't handle both of them on my own all the time!" The brothers nearly stopped in their tracks ahead of the maids, crying out a "Heeeyyyy!" in unison. "We're not THAT bad!" Bryant added defensively as Ushen slipped away, tail swishing in mock indignation. A peal of giggles escaped Arya and she glanced at Vatra, examining her features quickly. A weight had clearly been lifted off of her shoulders, and it was clear she'd gotten some rest. "How are you feeling? Any better?"
Title: Re: A Winter to Freeze Your Heart part 2
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 18, 2023, 11:39:05 PM
Post by: Dannflower Reguba on July 18, 2023, 11:39:05 PM
Vatra joined her friend in mirthful expression, it was a good laugh, tension breaking and healthy, heartfelt, relaxing, real. All was right again, and it showed once more in the dark squirrel's composure and countenance as she addressed Arya, "I feel like spring. The cold toys all around the fringes, but light and life are robust again. Hope was dashed to the ground, but grows anew regardless," she pulled her confidant close for a hug, "Far better Arya, far better."