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Thread: The Diverted Path (DareToDream & Hahvy)

It didn't take long for Rue to finish the rest of her meal. It wasn't much, but it was enough for now. Even in human form, she ate more than humans because her body needed the energy to be able to transform at a moment's notice. Magic aided her, but it took energy to perform the task. And feeling as weak as she did, she would need to eat a lot more. And even as she tried to attempt subtle partial shifts, the magic was out of her reach. She'd learned to partial shift at a young age and had kept it a secret. Very few dragons in her culture's history had been able to transform body parts at will. It was one of the reasons she'd been chased as she'd been. They wanted to know all her secrets. She belonged to no one but herself and would keep it that way. Her ear caught his words and she snorted, seeing his grin afterwords. The sound of the stone against the blade was a familiar sound and it brought her comfort. She hummed lightly to the sound until he stopped. She mulled over his words before standing up, feeling the strength in her legs again. She could walk, but she wasn't sure how long. Still, she would try. We should leave as soon as possible. The wolves will be out in a few hours and we do not wish to be their next meals. However, they do not dwell beyond the mountain passes, so if we can get there without too much hindrance from myself, we'll be fine. She searched the beach a moment, looking for something. She crouched a little bit and moved quietly through the sand. She had heard some rustling in the reeds and decided to see if maybe it was food. Instead, she found a large stick being moved about by the water. She was partially disappointed. She was still hungry. Grabbing the stick and testing its strength, she found it would be a good walking stick. She would need the support to keep her going. Returning to the light of the fire, she looked at Caleb with a curious expression. When shall we be off? And...do you have anything else to eat? She seemed embarrassed to be asking for more food. But she couldn't help being a hungry beast, which he didn't know about. Knowing that most humans - even young ones- still knew about the healing blood of the dragons, she could never tell him her secret. The thought weighed her down a bit and it was in this instant she wished she didn't have so many secrets. Or perhaps, maybe someone she could actually trust. But she couldn't trust Caleb, not with the doubts that perhaps he'd been the one to shoot her down. His demeanor made her think that it was a fifty-fifty shot and knowing that he had a couple weapons didn't help either. She wanted to think that even if it had been him, that he had had a good reason rather than trying to earn some coin and glory. Maybe he knew someone who was ill and nothing else had worked. It hit her then that she was already trying to make excuses for him. The thought made her angry and confused. She wanted to believe that there were good beings without hidden agendas.
Thread: The Diverted Path (DareToDream & Hahvy)

The expression on his face sparked her defenses. He was looking at her with suspicion- a look she'd learned to interpret a long time ago. Was he suspicious of what she was? Or what she knew? From her guess, it was the latter. She knew her speech to be odd to him, but what exactly was he thinking she was? Some noble? She was far from a noble. When he took out the metal tin and shook it, she wrinkled her nose at the smell. Ugh, humans and their overly strong spices. She had to try not to sneeze. When she saw him pat the bow, her defenses rose. Was he missing some arrows? Dare she ask? The fire was out now and they were plunged into a semi-darkness, but she could see as if it were day. Her eyes adjusted much faster than his probably would and so she blinked as if to adjust to the change. Putting on some kind of show might rid him of his suspicions. Taking the bread and cheese, she suppressed a sigh. She wanted hot food and warm drink, and to able to relax in her cottage. Maybe even take a luxurious bath. She ate the food, simply trying to get it into her system without choking herself on it. She had to keep her energy up if she wanted to stay in tandem with Caleb's pace. She knew he would slow down for her since the hike, as he said, would be hard on her. She nodded at his words, nibbling on the bread as she started walking with him. The stick helped her considerably since she must have bruised her legs when she'd fallen. She probably was riddled with bruises but the overall pain in her back was overwhelming everything else besides her mind and senses. Trekking over the smooth terrain, she knew that as the hours passed, that she'd get tired. She hadn't truly slept and her body had been beaten. So as the first two hours rolled by, she was able to keep going, but as the terrain grew rougher, she wasn't exactly sure how long her legs would hold out. But she didn't complain. Not once.
Thread: The Diverted Path (DareToDream & Hahvy)

Talk done, Caleb moved out, his steps slow and sure, heading down the beach as he skirted the edge of the forest. The river flowed steadily along his flank, tinkling with little chimes and burbles as it flowed over rocks, limbs, and other obstructions. Twice he heard fish jump, a welcome sound to his ears as it let him know that the river was healthy for his kind. Water was vital to humans, both for the life giving liquid it provided as well as the food it shared, and it was always good to know where it was located in the mountains. He should have filled the canteen back up after Rue had taken what she wanted but he was confident they would make his cottage in a few hours so had passed on that step. If things changed, there were water sources higher up on the slope that he knew about and hed be sure to never be far from one of them. He knew she was walking next to him, could hear her footsteps and the thump of the walking stick though both were very faint. It was another thing that he seemed to do better than others of his kind hear things that is. Hed always been strong in that area and it had served him well over the years. Finding the break in the vegetation that he wanted, he turned and moved into the forest, leaving the peaceful sound of the river behind. The night was cool and clear with a slight breeze rustling the branches of the trees and bushes beside them. He kept a steady but slow pace, his eyes constantly scanning the path in front of them and the area around them, watching for dangers of any kind, be they root related or furry related. Twice he heard movement off to the side and stopped them with a raised hand but soon moved them on again, satisfied that there was no threat. Moonlight filtered down through the branches but rarely made it to the ground, a fact that should have made walking in the dead of night almost impossible for any other human but he had never had any problems moving around at night. Hed been told it was an odd skill but had shrugged it off it was what he was used to after all and if he was slightly better at it than others, it was no big deal. The fact that she also seemed to have no problems seeing at night was something that nagged at him but he didnt voice it. Perhaps it was something that Northerners adapted to survive over time and maybe he had some northerner in him. After all, he had no idea who his father was ultimately so anything was possible. Glancing over his shoulder at her, he smiled. Are you doing ok?
Thread: The Diverted Path (DareToDream & Hahvy)

The walk wasn't so bad, but her body started to ache. She was damned though if she'd stop for the night. She wanted to prove to herself that even in her human form, she wasn't totally weak. But her injuries had started to hurt a little more, even with the sling supporting her. Faintly, she wondered if shed reopened them but couldnt reach to check the bandages. The landscape here was much different than it was from the air and she found herself taking it all in. When he had stopped them based on the noises on the surrounding forest, shed grinned slightly to herself. She was the one keeping all the predators away and could sense them. They wouldnt come closer than a hundred yards at best. But he didnt know that, of course. When he had looked at her and spoke to her about her well-being shed nodded before shaking her head a moment. She wanted to be okay, but she wasnt exactly all right. Just a moment to rest Shed said before sitting down carefully on a moss covered rock. She combed her hair out of her face, wishing she could use her hands to plait it into a braid. But she didnt have the strength nor the mobility to do that. And she knew that he didnt know how to braid hair. It just didnt seem to be in his arsenal of things he could do. Sitting down, however, felt now like a bad idea. Her legs felt heavy along with the rest of her and found herself coughing. She put a hand over her mouth and felt her whole body hurt from the motion. She also didnt tell him her palm came away with blood. She simply wiped her mouth and put her hand down to clean it discretely on the rock. The moss itself was blue, so it would easily hide her blood and since her blood also had vital nutrients, it would probably grow over night. She hoped no one would tread that far into the woods and see the overly large moss. She highly doubted it, anyways. With a few deep breaths, she came back to herself, knowing that he would probably look at her with concern. She really didnt want to see that look on his face right now. They were playing a dangerous game, even if he didnt know it. She felt the ache in her wounds and knew she should have asked him to cauterize them. The scars would have faded in time she had no doubt of that. Still, they were open and could feel the blood start to seep into the bandages. She sighed as she used her good arm to support her head. I need you to do something for me that you may not like. I need you to sew up these wounds if you can. If they stay open, I could be prone to infection and wont heal. And at this rate, I wont be able to keep up with them bleeding. Taking a look around, she spotted some green flowers with purple tipped leaves. She focused on them, trying to remember exactly what they were for. She smiled as she remembered, and motioned gently at him to retrieve them for her. Those will give me energy I just need to eat them. Could you fetch them for me? She looked at him with a soft look, blushing in the slightest, but she didnt stop her small smile.
Thread: The Emperor and his Dragon

It had felt like only yesterday that Varina had suffered what he thought to be the worst punishment one could receive. The gods had not intended for it to be punishment. Actually, it was meant to be a gift to Varina for all his hard work. He had never spent a day of eternity lazing he was constantly working to keep the life of those around him organized. He hardly ever spent time on himself. Varina was a dragon disciple of the great Shinryu. Shinryu was his master and god. Varina always did everything he could to respect him, he felt as if it was his personal duty. Now, being a dragon, he did not have to do this. In fact, Varina could've become his own god, his own dragon. He could've become admired, feared, and worshipped among the curious race of humanity. Yet, he had chosen not to. Instead, he upheld utmost virtue as he continued on in his work. The gods happily watched over him. He drew the heavens together. He was a secretary of heaven, in ways. In some ways, he was much more. In others, it was almost impeccably close to a secretary. Varina had never had a day where he hadn't gone working. Ever. The gods had observed this. They decided two things the day they had called him to their prescence. One, to Varina's great pride, was that they decided he has been working so hard for them, and they didn't know what they would do without him. So, he was to be given time off of duty. The second thing, to his concealed shock, was that he would spend it on Earth. Worse yet, with the young Emporer. he couldn't believe what was happening. The gods had decided that the young king required someone to guide him, to better him. They had seen no better choice but Varina. He remembered the moment clearly. He nodded once as the gods explained the situation. He had said that he understood, and was ready to depart. In a flash of light, he was down on Earth. He had heard one last remnant of the heavens. Good luck, Shinryu had said to him. -------- Varina had his eyes closed. He had his legs crossed as he sat in the middle of a clearing, his hand in his lap. His entire body was covered with crimson scales, which plated his body like armor. Although he resembled much of a dragon, he had a humanoid form. For the moment, at least. Varina could freely switch from a European style dragon to this more humanoid form to blend in maybe a tad better. Varina shifted slightly as he awaited patiently the young Emporer and his army. He could hear their approach towards where he sat in meditation. They were close now. And in for quite a surprise.
Thread: The Emperor and his Dragon

Varina stayed still as the messenger came and gone. found, finally. Maybe he could get this over with in a day or two. He relished the thought of going back to the heavens. Yet, as he heard the young king approach, his fantasy quickly died in his hands. He sighed as he heard the carriage stop. He opened one eye to see the king. He obviously had no self respect, Varina instantly knew this. He didn't wear royal attire. He didn't bow to a god. Varina eyed the boy curiously. There was something... different about him that made Varina's sense tingle. Varina pondered this carefully. He could disappear from their sight and tell the gods that this would have been futile anyways. But he quickly discarded the thought. No, he would finish this job. For Shinryu. For the gods. Oh, gods, what was he getting himself into? Varina opened both orange eyes, staring up at the king. He noticed all the bowed over advisors at least they knew respect. He folded his arms over his chest as he examined the king. As his robe was torn off, things just got more interesting. Varina looked the boy up and down carefully. He circled te young king once to get a good look of his tattoos. The themes of each were obvious, as well as his devotion. The boy looked like he had totally devoted himself to Shinryu, which Varina had to admit, he really liked. Varina caught the emporer's gaze, his orange eyes staring into the young king's own. Varina thought, at this moment, that The humans should consider themselves lucky that he was here to visit them. Better yet, correct their leader. Yet he found sudden interest for the boy. His devotion to Varina's master was unmistakable, which Varina quite loved. I have been sent to be your guide, Varina said to the boy, unfolding his arms. Yes. I am Varina, disciple to Shinryu. He was a bit caught by surprise by the last part. That had been... unexpected. Thank you, he replied simply. He looked the boy over again. You look pretty good yourself, he replied with a small smile.
Thread: The Emperor and his Dragon

As the large dragon seemed to make a movement towards the young man, the Imperal Gaurds tense up and prepared to attack, yet it was a raised hand form Andol that montioned them away that made the gruads step back and the men of the army seem be less tense. If the Emperor was not worried then they would not be aslo. The men backed off, and then began to set up a preremanter around the area, so that any peasents could be kept away, and to make sure that no one would disturb the meeting bettewen the Emperor and the God. Just becuase they where miles form the captial, did not mean that any rebels could not find and try to attack them here. There had always been a small rebellion against the young man, but it had never succeded, becuase those closest to him where loyal, and becuase of his military skills. Andol knew how to fight a guerllia war, so he just had to fight fire with fire so to speak. Andol contiuned to run his hand over the dragons hide curiously as she spoke to him and he realized that he had stepped out of line. No human could get the young man to do such a thing, and had Varina not been what Andol considered to be a avatar of his god, then he probably would not have been able to get his attention with a simple request. Yet as such it was all that he was required to do, as he looked up at him. He understood now how they could speak, and so he made the attempt to talk to him through his mind, hoping that if it did not work then at least his actions would show that he had understood, My most humble apoligize Varina, it was just I had not expected for Lien to send one of her own kind to help me. I have wanted to see and touch a real dragon for so longer it seems I have forgotten my manners. My name is Emperor Andol and humble servent to the God Shinryu. With those words the young man bowed before the dragon, just like his advisors had. He held his head low to the ground, and he even said a slient prayer of thanks to Shinryu for sending Varina to him. It was after a few moments that he looked up at her, though did not leave his bowed positon and he asked her, this time he did so agian in his mind, Please Varina, is there anything I can do for you. How long do you plan on staying here with us. With the look in his eyes Andol seemed almost like a child, with the awe and wonder that he held for the white dragon, it was obvious that he was happy.
Thread: The Emperor and his Dragon

Varina watched as the men surrounded the two of them. It made him a tad uneasy, but it didn't show. He knew that there were conflicts between some gods and aim humans, but judging by Andol, they all worshipped dragons. Varina was very glad of this it would simplify things for his teachings to the young Emporer. Varina tensed a little as Andol first touched him, but quickly relaxed. He kind of... enjoyed having the warm hand run over his scales. It felt pretty nice, having the human slowly rub his body. Varina did not mind him at all. As the young king began to speak, he listened intently, before finally replying. Yes. It is understandable, Varina said. I do not mind you touching me. Varina looked into the boy's eyes. I am here to teach you the ways of Shinryu. Do you think you are prepared for this? Varina watched carefully as Andol bowed. Wonderful, he did have good manners. He could cross that one off the list of teachings. Varina waited silently as the boy prayed, not wanting to interrupt. Although he was curious as to what he was praying about. As the boy spoke again, Varina thought. I am of no service at the moment. And I plan to stay as long as required to get my teachings through, youngling, he said.
Thread: The Emperor and his Dragon

It took a bit for the young man to finish saying his pray to the gods above. He felt so happy that he now have Varnia in his life, and that Lein and Shinryu had done this for him. He was giving them praise and also promising that he would build a new temple for the both of them with some of the money that he had brought back form his conquest. The gods had always treated him well and the young man had done the same with size of the temple and worship centers that had been dedicated to the gods that the young man loved. It took him a bit, but once he was done he stood up and looked at Varnia and said, I always try to give thanks to the gods when somthing goes good in my life you know. He figured the other would be curious about what he was praying over and so he contiuned, I was praying about how happy I was that they sent you down into my life. The young blushed slightly as he said this and then realized that the other male seemed to be getting some enjoyment out of being touched by him and this just caused his soft and very virgin blush to come out again. He looked up at the other male as he contiuned to touch him, and let his lithe fingers caress over the other male's strong body. He was gald that he was able to make the dragon happy, but he really only thought that this would be about as far as things would go bettewen them, becuase Varnia was a bit higher up he knew that the creature would never have any desire for him. Despite the fact that he may have some desire for the creature at some point. That waswhne the other male asked him if he was indeed perpared for the teachings that he was going to recieve form his god, and form Varina, and the young man nodded his head saying, Yes my lord and I am ready to recieve any teachings that you might want to hand down to me... The young man bowed again to show that he was indeed the student and the dragon was indeed the master... He looked up at the other male with a bit of a sad face and commented, I hope that you will chose to stay longer my Lord Varnia... we would enjoy having you for as long as you would want to stay. Andol really wanted to keep the dragon around as long as he could becuase he liked the way that the other male was, and also the way the other male looked. He was indeed gay, but he had always tried to keep that hidden becuase he feared what his people or his advisors would do. Though he doubted they would do anything sinice he was indeed a god by birth. It was then that he realized that they probably should get moving and so he reached out and took the dragons hand and said to him, Well Varnia come on... let's get back to the palace and I can show you around. We have a long trip ahead of us so we need to get going. He took the large reptile by the hand and lead the other male over to the cart that they where to ride in back to the imperal city... and more men where also brought over to carry it beucase of the extra weight... he then let Varina climb up and sit in it first, before the young climbed up and then went to sit down.