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Thread: The One That Got Away (DrgnLady + desertpaladin)

She had been tracking him for weeks now. Angel had followed him everywhere, questioned-and killed-numerous people, all in preparation for this day. Finally, she had predicted his next stop-and this time she would not miss him. Boss didn't like when she misread targets...the scars along her back and arms and legs were reminders to her. She could not fail. She could not dawdle...Angel had to be swift and precise if she wanted to live. She was always unseen, blending in perfectly with the shadows of the night...or the shadows of a dimly lit room. Doors were no barrier to Angel, even when they were locked. This had earned Angel the nickname Death's Shadow. Down below in the alleyway, her guardian stood, waiting patiently for her signal. They bonded when he was just a young pup, after Angel had rescued him...before she began to work for Boss. He had thought it was a bad idea, but he was her Guardian and vowed to protect her no matter what path she took. They worked flawlessly together, predicting each others moves and working together to take down targets that were a little more stubborn. Angel looked to the sky. It was almost time...She loosened the daggers in their holsters-one in her boot, the other at her right hip. At her left hip was a long, thin bladed sword, strong enough to hack through armor made of the toughest material but just thin enough to slip through ribs and pierce the heart. She loosened that as well and crouched down, invisible to all that passed by...waiting.
Thread: The One That Got Away (DrgnLady + desertpaladin)

Then from down the dirt path a long figure moved forward. He had pretty bad posture it seemed... He looked dirt poor wearing only a simple brown Yukata, some wooden sandals and a straw hat that covered his head since he had his head down. But the one thing that stuck out was the fact that across the sash aorund his midrift a katana was there. The outside seemed rather dinged up and worn... almost like it had not been wielded in some time. He kept moving up the road until he looked up seeing something that seemed almost invisible.... The two of them. It was impossable for him to see them sure but his posture changed from old and feeble looking to that of a veteran warrior. He placed a hand on his katana and he just smiled. His eyes not able to be seen but his black hair that was tied into a ponytail was showing. He did not look toward either her nor her pet, but still down the road as he said 'You can show yourself... You have chased me this far I guess you wish to battle then he did not draw his weapon but just stood there, unmoving. Only the wind moved his clothing and his hair a little. But other than that. He showed no signs of fighting.
Thread: The One That Got Away (DrgnLady + desertpaladin)

The wind was suddenly still. He would see the wolf appear slowly from the shadows, his silver-gray fur gleaming in the pale light. Asha growled and stepped closer to him. Once he was just a few steps away, Angel disappeared from her spot on the roof, reappearing behind him. She whispered soft in his ear, her dagger at his throat. Boss said to tell you 'Hi.'
Thread: The One That Got Away (DrgnLady + desertpaladin)

He just nodded I see... he said as he did not draw his blade I take it he sent you to kill me... huh... I knew he would react violently but... to send only his second best he did not look at her Oh you thought you were the best... yeah... that had been me he said Though then again you don't care... so let's start this he said as he suddenly vanished into thin air. Then there were a few sounds, her companion well to the ground, knocked out and he reappeared before her Don't worry, he is just out cold... he said but then another of him appeared, and another, and another... soon she was surrounded...
Thread: The One That Got Away (DrgnLady + desertpaladin)

Angel tensed, dropping the dagger and drawing her sword. She was not ready to give in, and what he had done to her companion only angered her. She took a slow deep breath and closed her eyes, trying to find the one that was real and not an image-she had fought against targets with a similar power before and it usually didn't take her very long to pick out the real one.
Thread: The One That Got Away (DrgnLady + desertpaladin)

But each appeared as an original. Oddly enough there was one that appeared as a fake, slowly they were shown as fakes but the first fake she had found lunged at her... Now it was thought to be a shadow image, it could do nothing. But as it swung his sword that still was in the shieth down to strike her it actually hit, all the others vanished and he had her pinned. his foot on ehr stomach and his sword at her neck. He had never even pulled the blade out... and he had beaten her.
Thread: The One That Got Away (DrgnLady + desertpaladin)

Angel grinned as she found the oddball, but as all the others proved to be fake she tensed, opening her eyes just in time to see him lunge. She brought her sword up fast, but he was faster. Before she could blink Angel found herself pinned down, struggling to get free. Her sword had been knocked out of her hand and landed with a clatter several steps away.
Thread: The One That Got Away (DrgnLady + desertpaladin)

Now... either you leave me alone and let me be... or I have to kill you he said as he pulled the blade out and he looked down at her Which is your choice? he asked as he looked down at her. For the first time she could see his eyes... he had only one good one. One was pure green, like the forest... while the other was silver, dull... he was clearly blind in that eye.
Thread: The One That Got Away (DrgnLady + desertpaladin)

Angel slowly closed her sapphire eyes and quit struggling. Kill me. She opened her eyes and looked up into his. Hers were suddenly dull, all the fire gone from them. If you don't he will...
Thread: The One That Got Away (DrgnLady + desertpaladin)

He nodded and he plundges the sword down but it only landed on the ground next to her. He moved off of her and he put his blade away Well it looks like you are in the same boat as me then he said looking over his shoulder at her and he said How about you get up, I will help your pet and we can discuss some things over tea
Thread: The One That Got Away (DrgnLady + desertpaladin)

Angel sat up slowly, frowning, looking at him. Why didn't you kill me...? I failed... She stood and headed quickly over to her Guardian, her fingers buried in his fur. Angel mumbled softly, healing any wounds he had obtained and waking him.
Thread: The One That Got Away (DrgnLady + desertpaladin)

He shook his head That is not failure... failure is when you see the truth... he said as he moved over to her and her guardian as he said Please come with me, we shall discuss everything over tea... I mean you cannot return to him anyway
Thread: The One That Got Away (DrgnLady + desertpaladin)

The wolf growled as he woke, moving so his body was between Angel and the man. She looked down into the wolf's silver eyes for a second and then to the man. We will go with you...
Thread: The One That Got Away (DrgnLady + desertpaladin)

Giving a small nod he began to walk. He did not even bother to look back at her. He seemed to trust her that she would not attack him as the two headed to the village he was heading to and he smiled as he got them a table at a small tea house and they sat down on the floor pillows as the tea pot was brought before them and they were each poured their first glass of tea. He took his and he began to gently sip at it. it was very hot.
Thread: The One That Got Away (DrgnLady + desertpaladin)

Angel sat quietly, staring at the hot cup of tea. Asha was sitting right beside her, sitting up straight, never taking those strange eyes off of the man, watching his every move. Angel did not touch the cup-she just sat quietly, looking down at it.
Thread: The One That Got Away (DrgnLady + desertpaladin)

You know the tea won't bite he said softly as he smiled at her Please drink, relax... he said as he placed his cup down and he began to pur himself a second glass from the tea pot.
Thread: The One That Got Away (DrgnLady + desertpaladin)

Angel glanced at him, then took a small sip of the tea before quickly setting the cup back down. She had burnt her tongue but said nothing-the pain of it barely phased her at all. Angel's hood had fallen down earlier, but she was more visible in the light. Her skin was pale but fair-the result of hunting in the shadows and spending most of her days hidden. Her hair was short and black-darker than the night sky when the moon was invisible.
Thread: The One That Got Away (DrgnLady + desertpaladin)

He nodded and he looked at her So do you feel like listening to what I have to say now? he asked Toward him? he watched her for a responce. She was a quiet one, then again he was too.
Thread: The One That Got Away (DrgnLady + desertpaladin)

Angel and her companion locked eyes for a moment. Nothing was said out loud, but it seemed like they were still communicating somehow. After a second she looked at him and nodded, remaining silent. She quickly took another sip of the hot tea.
Thread: The One That Got Away (DrgnLady + desertpaladin)

Nice to know he still knows how to break in his tools of war he said as he sipped down this glass and he sighed as he looked at her You know you can speak... it is not like I will slice out your tongue
Thread: The One That Got Away (DrgnLady + desertpaladin)

Why do you refuse to kill me? Her voice sounded less icy than it had been earlier, with the faintest hint of confusion. She had been against many other targets who were not nearly as skilled as he was, and none of them would have hesitated to kill her if she slipped up. Those sapphire eyes locked on to him, waiting patiently for an answer.
Thread: The One That Got Away (DrgnLady + desertpaladin)

He smiled Because I figured i could enlighten you he said as he sat a bit streighter and he leaned forward toward her Tell me... out of the souls you killed did you ever ask what they did to deserve death? What did he tell you they did? Were most men just regular people? Most not even worth the dirt under your boot right? he asked her
Thread: The One That Got Away (DrgnLady + desertpaladin)

She glared at him. I never questioned my superior. I did what I was told and I did it right. Boss had his own reasons on why each man was a target and that was never any of my business. I just killed who he told me to kill. Angel was a stubborn one-it was going to take a little more to break her.
Thread: The One That Got Away (DrgnLady + desertpaladin)

Well you will wish you had questioned... he said You see Boss is no shogun, he is a crime lord he looked at her He tricks people, he gave you power, lots of it... the people you killed are those who have tried to bring boss to justice or are those he wishes to be gotten rid of... most if not all are innocent lives trying to stop evil
Thread: The One That Got Away (DrgnLady + desertpaladin)

Angel shook her head quickly. No. Boss is....is one of the good guys...those men...they were all bad....all...drug lords...and criminals...gamblers... The iciness was quickly leaving her voice. She frowned a little, clearly confused. Shaking her head again she looked away from him and at her Guardian, then back at him again. She didn't want to believe him.
Thread: Souls Bound in the Sand (Closed to Armphid/Misanthropiclove)

Radiant Kissing Son listened as the dark skinned woman circled and ranted about past grievances. His eyes narrowed a tiny hair. Idiocy. Everyone was so concerned with what had happened in an age that no one could even remember, that they let today slip into horror and even worse injustice. How petty such feelings were, when all of Creation was at stake! But he did not interrupt. He listened. This person, if it was a person, was telling him much. Likely far more than she meant to. If it was a she. A very curious being. He wanted to know more about this person. For many reasons, not the least of which was a feeling that he should know this entity. Know it, and care for it, and it for him. It was a distant emotion, as if recalled from across a great expanse of time, but strong regardless. He spoke only once, as the woman became the avian again and beat it's powerful wings to soar into the night sky. He called after it, Which of us do you seek so firmly to convince, Sunscorcher? It was him, in part. But he was just as sure that much of the performance had been for the shapeshifter's own benefit. Radiant Kissing Son watched the bird vanish into distance, then turned back to the blanket he had set out. Three days here. Not leaving would mean he could not gather food nor water. A grim task. But one he would succeed it. The Solar lay back down on the sheet. His thoughts turned again to the strange being who had confronted him, that he felt so deeply he should know. Was it a Fair Folk? Or a spirit? He doubted either. He felt certain it was one of the Lunar Anathema...but it was rash to accept that as fact, it was only a feeling. The next day when we awoke, he found a dead hare beside her blanket. The northerner looked at the animal and smiled sadly, No, you would have nothing to do with me at all. The day was taken up in digging a small pit to urinate it, covering it with a heavy cloth after, an empty cup in the bottom and a rock in the cloth. That would gather some water. Along with the waterskins he had, it would likely be enough. Stripped to the waist Radiant Kissing Son breathed deep of the dry, sandy air. The sun bore down on him now, bathing him in it's light and heat, mercilessly. To a lesser man it would be a punishing scourge. But to him, it was a blazing crucible, burning away what was impure in him, leaving only purpose, virtue, and unmistakable power. He slid into a stance, moving through the motions of the katas he had learned so painstakingly. He had to wait. But he would not be idle. The long hours of the day passed the small figure moving in the shadows in practiced, clean, powerful motions. As dusk began to descend, he paused in his labor. Would Sunscorner come to him again? He prepared a fire, setting the now skinned hare to roast. If the changer came, he would be welcomed as a guest, with what little hospitality could be offered.
Thread: Souls Bound in the Sand (Closed to Armphid/Misanthropiclove)

The sand near Radiant Kissing Son parted as a lizard head appeared out of the ground. It took in the sight and disappeared once more, sand parting effortlessly to make way. A few miles distant was a place with water, a rare sight in the South. Taredo changed into his normal form, white skin appearing with a faint glow under the moon. He bent down and gathered some of the water into a water skin and turned back into his avian form, flying back to his mate. The bird landed and took in the marks on Radiant Kissing Son, watching to see how well he fared. A small flicker encompassed the change of shape, Taredo now in the body of a thirty-something pudgy Realm man. Those in the know would recognize the form of Ledaal Varwei, a minor patrician of a tributary that went missing a few months back. He had been one of the first forms Taredo had taken. He enjoyed it. You have done well your first day, Sun Child. Taredo handed him the water skin and sat down, the slight jiggle of his fat distracting him for a moment. He ran a hand over his stomach and looked back at the man who had come to help him. There were similarities from the woman the night before they both bore the same wicked crystal weapon and they both wore what seemed to be tailor fitted steel shadow armor over their body. Part of Taredo wanted to ask how Radiant Kissing Son had been, if there was anything he could get for him, some need he might be able to lessen. The orichalcum strong memories of what the Unconquered Sun did to his people let nothing bend. Perhaps it was some sort of Solar magic. He had heard they had been very charismatic. The scents of the previous nights were still on Radiant Kissing Son and they mingled with today's. Taredo's nose inhaled the scents of sweat, burning flesh, and minor tell tale signs of sex. He almost cracked a smile at the idea that Radiant Kissing Son might be pleasuring himself while waiting for the Dune People. My appearance challenges you? I am many faced, like the Silver Lady. If you are here this time the day after next, you will see my true form. Taredo enjoyed these games, but he was ever curious. You never got anywhere by just letting people tell you what was what and believing it, Sun Child, why would you wish to help the Dune People at all? I thought my kin were under the notice of your kind. Both human and Sun Touched. At best, I thought we would register contempt. We eat your kind, and I would bet you my virginity I am the only one of my type that considers humans even remotely the same species. He didn't know why he let slip he was a virgin. He hadn't realized how utterly relaxed he was around this man even as he awaited some type of devious tricks.
Thread: Souls Bound in the Sand (Closed to Armphid/Misanthropiclove)

The Solar had noted the appearance of the lizard with interest, momentarily wondering if he should strike this source of food that had presented itself. Yet it was not behaving like an animal. So he merely looked back at it, nodding in acknowledgment of its' presence. He continued to tend to the meat he was preparing after the creature disappeared. Soon after, the bird swooped in again, this time dissolving into a far different shape. Good evening, he greeted the shape shifter, and thank you for your compliment. Again as the being paced about him, Radiant Kissing Son listened. So much was given away in those questions, in that speech. Did this one even know how much was being revealed? It was young, perhaps, or merely inexperienced in social matters. When the being now wearing the shape of a man finished, the pale skinned northerner gestured toward the fire, Please sit and partake of this meal with me, and I will answer your many questions as I am best able. He cut a few pieces of meat for his guest with his iron knife, offering them to him on the hide taken from the creature. I wish to help the Dune People because they would benefit from it. Helping them would also benefit everyone who lives near them. It will also benefit me and my goals. Thus, it is a course of action that can achieve a great deal of good, for a great many people. He cut himself a piece of the hare and chewed on it before swallowing. You have made mention of past harm done, of indignities, though I note you mention nothing of your people's depredations or murderous cannibalism, yet neither of those are my concern. Radiant Kissing Son took a drink from the water skin, then offered it to his guest. I am Chosen of the Sun, and as such, I have a great task before me, as do all like me. And all like you, Beloved of Luna. He smiled sadly, You take the form of that great bird, and have flown far, I am sure. Perhaps far enough to see that Creation is breaking down. The shadowlands encroach more everyday, as does the Wyld, while the forces that may have a chance to hold them back squabble over remnants that will be stolen from the victor before they can be enjoyed. He shook his head, It must not be so. The scattered peoples must put aside the past or there will soon be no future for Creation. That is why I have come here. Humans, and I include the Dune People and myself in that category, must no longer fracture but come together. This effort is the first of many, and will be a great thing, when it succeeds. The gains those groups involved will accrue will serve as an example to many others. The Solar looked at his dinner companion again, eyes keen, an easy smile on his handsome features. And what of you? Why allow me this chance, if you truly believe all you have said to me?
Thread: Souls Bound in the Sand (Closed to Armphid/Misanthropiclove)

Taredo would not take any of the food, having fended for himself enough already. He listened intently on the banter and then cocked his head minutely at the questions given to him. I have little recourse. Those gifted by the dragons are too fractious amongst themselves and would most likely turn on me for my roots and my blessings. No other Champions of Luna wish to have time in this endeavor, or are too busy. You are my only choice. He blatantly left out that for some reason he trusted the Solar against his better judgment. Plus, he had heard of Lunars living from the First Age. If that was true than a few years, even a few decades of working with this man would be like a drop in an ocean of life. Besides, you Sun Children could work on some penitence. Perhaps you can also help restore some love for the Sun for my people. Taredo looked into the fire, staying silent for some time around this man. He feared opening his mouth if just because of his last slip up. There was just something about Radiant Kissing Son that made Taredo feel relaxed and welcomed. Was this how the Great Liar had made his people feel? Like they were important even as she had them be slaves in a temple of sex? I will take my leave now. I shall return tomorrow night to see how you are doing. He collected his water skin from the Solar and leapt into the air, black feathers pushing him higher as the form wrapped around him. Again, Taredo found he couldn't stay away from his mate. The next morning would find a dead snake and a few small birds laid out just like the rabbit had been before. He had waited for the Solar to drop asleep before he left these gifts, and a keen nose would detect that he had been there just before the sun had risen. Under the sand the steel shadow left just enough room to watch and see what Radiant Kissing Son would do during the day. Taredo could live without one day's sleep. He was also just curious. This way he could also spy and see if this Solar was as treacherous as he had heard. There was a part of him who didn't think he would be, a part that wanted to get rid of this silly test and hold him under the protective sand while they slept. Yet pragmatism won over against emotion, as it always had with Taredo.