The Dragon Children: Second Generation

[rocklobster]

"Something is blocking you." Ariel said. "Experience has taught me that is never a good sign. Here, allow me." She sent energy into his brain, and the memory slowly regained itself. "Would this be how you got your sword, perhaps?"

[Twister980]

Eruan scrunched up his face. "I... I think..." The memory came into focus, it was a short walk from the town to their small farm. "So, Sixteen years." He said without turning around. "You've lived with me for sixteen years." I could see a sad smile creep onto his face. We walked into the small house, and he pulled out a wrapped item. "Happy Birthday." I grinned and took it from his hands. I quickly unwrapped it. "A sword!" Uncle Brom laughed. "A sword fit for a Rider, it was your father's. He would have wanted you to have it." He glanced out the window at Saphira. "I also have a saddle for her. It's out in the barn."
He went over to his wooden bed, and pulled a bag of money out from under the bed. "And this, is your Birthday money." He smiled sadly. "Though you may have to spend it on armor. We're sending you to join the resistance in a few months." I nodded, I understood what he wanted me to do. "Thank you Uncle." I hugged him, he patted me on the back. "Just... If you go back into town, be careful." I nodded. "I will." I turned around and ran out the door.

I strapped the saddle on Saphira, climbed onto her back and flew towards the village.

Minutes later, I held a small bag of food and was talking with my friends. When she showed up. "Hello Eruan." She had her hands behind her back. "Happy Birthday." I smiled nervously. "Um... Hi Emily." She put her hands out in front of her. "Ta dah! Here's your gift!" I raised an eyebrow. "A telescope?" She nodded. I blushed slightly, this was her most treasured possession. "Thank you." I took it, and placed it in my bag. We should be heading back. Saphira nudged me. I glanced back at her. One more minute. "Emily... Listen.-" She grabbed me, and kissed me. My eyes widened. She broke it quickly, and ran off. "Oooooh man." The guys poked me. "Emily likes you." I waved them away. Hatchling, let's go. I nodded. "Bye guys." I started running towards the farm when I got knocked onto the ground. My ears rang, a dragon flew so fast over us that I barely got a glimpse of it before it flew over town. It flew over the village, spraying fire onto the buildings. My eyes widened. "No..." The dragon spread the fire around the village. Surrounding it with a ring of fire. "NO!" I jumped onto Saphira. I pulled my sword from it's sheath, it was only then I saw the name engraved into it. Bedaestael. "Judgement..." The name rolled off my tongue, I had barely studied ancient Elvish, but I uttered it like I had known the meaning my whole life. The ring of fire moved in towards the village and consumed it. I felt the cold grip of ice in the air around me, and focused it around my blade. Let's go. We flew towards the dragon, it finally took notice of us as it released a flaming fireball at us. I sliced right through it, the fire turning to steam around us. I drove the blade into it's wing, it howled in pain. I yanked it out of the wound and slashed at it's other wing. It barely registered the blow, and smashed me in the side of the head. The red dragon slash at Saphira's uncovered belly, she howled in pain. She glanced at me, wounded in the saddle, and flew off.

The memory was a little bit clearer, but still... Something was stopping him.
"Something... About that Rider. I believe I saw... Him, or her..." He scrunched up his face. "I can't remember the Rider's face..."

[Ally-Ann]

--Sophia--
Sophia smiled as she looked in her pool and watched Joanne's group. She saw Chrysanthe. Now was the perfect opportunity to win her over. Always one to take an opportunity, she placed a hand over the pool and created ripples in it. Then she recited an incantation.
Moments later, Chrysanthe's soul was now in Sophia's quarters.
"Greetings, my child. I see I have finally reached you. You know, you should really be kneeling. You are in the presence of your creator, after all."

=Chrysanthe=

Chrysanthe was scared when she had suddenly been pulled from sitting on the bottom bunk of the small room to being in a majestic-looking place. Her fear turned to shock when Sophia had said what she said. Chrysanthe's eyes widened and, even though Aristocles had told her that Adarah was their Mother and she had created them, she dropped instantly to her knees and lowered her head, her raven-black hair obscuring her face. Even if this person wasn't Adarah, it was clear to Chrysanthe she was a holy person and deserved the utmost respect. She was at loss for words. Why had she been pulled into this realm of a goddess?


=Eulalia=

Yagami whispered, "Important?...You are practically a QUEEN!...You deserve a mansion for all of your hard work!...Instead, you must share a small, cramped room with a girl who is most likely to murder you in your sleep! To finish his deception, he added, "...Maybe you could ask your friend for a larger room?...Then you can sleep and dream like royalty!

Eulalia was vaguely shocked at the voice in her head, but she passed it as her conscience. Exactly! I am worthy. I'm practically a queen. Eulalia's thoughts echoed the ones before. Eulalia, in a huff, started to make her way to the door before she noticed Chrysanthe fall over onto the bed like a rag-doll. Eulalia's eyebrows shot up and she ran over to Chrysanthe. "Chrys!" She shook Chrysanthe's shoulder, but Chrysanthe would not wake. She felt her pulse. It was extremely faint. Eulalia felt fear settle in her stomach and her breathing became heavy. What... What happened?! She thought. She tapped Chrysanthe's cheek, though she knew it was useless since her pulse was that though, as if she was in a coma. "Chrysanthe!" She cried loudly, hoping it would wake her up, tears threatening to spill.

[rocklobster]

An angel appeared to Eulalia. "Do not fear, child. Your friend is safe and your prayers are being answered. Thanks to Joanne, the barrier Adarah created to prevent Sophia from reaching Chrysanthe has been lifted. Sophia is taking this opportunity to reach Chrysanthe and attempt to win her over to our side. But she will still need your help."
She noticed the ring. "You might want to take that off. It is cursed."
OOC: you can't take it off. Try to do it.
--Sophia--
"I see Adarah has told you a lie. I am your creator, not she. She cannot create. She has only done so by corrupting all of my creations, like her mother before her. I formed your soul from the very clay I used to make every living thing on this planet, from the tallest tree to the smallest insect. Including you. Adarah is the enemy of life, just like her mother. Her mother was Pandora, who was once my apprentice." Sophia said. She emitted her aura around the child, filling her with true love and peace, unlike any a human could give.
--Ariel--
"So is this why you have come to Joanne?" Ariel asked. "I saw the Rider perfectly. He is a member of the Black Dragon clan. Perhaps your mind blocked him out because of what happened to Saphira. Remember, my servant, revenge is not always the solution.

[Ally-Ann]

An angel appeared to Eulalia. "Do not fear, child. Your friend is safe and your prayers are being answered. Thanks to Joanne, the barrier Adarah created to prevent Sophia from reaching Chrysanthe has been lifted. Sophia is taking this opportunity to reach Chrysanthe and attempt to win her over to our side. But she will still need your help."
She noticed the ring. "You might want to take that off. It is cursed."
OOC: you can't take it off. Try to do it.
--Sophia--
"I see Adarah has told you a lie. I am your creator, not she. She cannot create. She has only done so by corrupting all of my creations, like her mother before her. I formed your soul from the very clay I used to make every living thing on this planet, from the tallest tree to the smallest insect. Including you. Adarah is the enemy of life, just like her mother. Her mother was Pandora, who was once my apprentice." Sophia said. She emitted her aura around the child, filling her with true love and peace, unlike any a human could give.

=Chrysanthe=

Chrysanthe couldn't describe the feeling she felt right at that moment. This... This is true love. It's different than what Aristocles has shown me. Chrysanthe thought contentedly, not caring about the fact that she betraying Aristocles for a short while. She felt warm and... happy. This happiness was different than any happiness she had experienced before. Her previous definition of happiness was perfecting a new spell, or perhaps being able to sleep udner the stars instead of in a cave]=Eulalia=[/B]

Eulalia's eyes widened. Cursed?! Her heart was pounding now. No! Good leaders aren't supposed to make careless mistakes like this! She thought in panic. She tried to yank the ring off, but it wouldn't budge. The fear was barely done settling into her stomach before she suddenly began to feel delirious. She looked around at the now-spinning room. "No... No, no, no!" She exclaimed quietly. The others! Perhaps Joanne could help before it's too late... Eulalia tried to make her way to the door, but it was useless. She was beginning to feel more faint by the second, and she couldn't help but fall to her knees. Eulalia uttered a curse before she fell foreward, head hitting the floor as she was sent into a realm of darkness.

[rocklobster]

--Adarah--
Adarah laughed when she saw Eulalia's soul lying on the floor.
"So, Yagami, this is the project you've been working on, I see." she said, eyeing the cursed ring. "At first, it just gives suggestions, and if she tries to take it off, she ends up here. Foolish child, did you really think it would be that easy? Now, you are mine!" She laughed. "Desade, I have need of you. I think we've found the perfect test subject."
OOC: Have Eulalia wake up and see Adarah.
--Sophia--
"Yes, this is what love is supposed to feel like." said Sophia. "Adarah and Aristocoles cannot truly give you love. Only I can. That is why I have brought you here. Joanne has shown me that you need my assistance. My daughter will do anything I ask because she loves me, not because she fears me. Oh, did she not tell you? Yes, Joanne is my adoptive daughter. When I met her, her parents had been killed by Pandora. I became her new mother and trained her as my apprentice. She has repaid me by pledging her life to me."
--Joanne--
As Joanne slept, Aaliyah came to visit her.
"I want to thank you, my friend." Aaliyah said. "Were it not for you, I would not be alive. You have saved me again."
"That is what I'm here for." Joanne said, hugging her angelic friend. Then she sensed the twins inside Aaliyah's belly.
"So, you are with child. It seems I saved three people."
"Yes. That is why I came."

[Twister980]

Eruan closed his eyes. He remembered his uncle scrambling out the door, and loading some packages onto Saphira's Saddle. Then he turned, and faced the rider himself. "Fly Saphira." She took to the skies, I remember the rest of the trip well. "I remember... All of it." He swallowed. "I'm sorry..." He closed his eyes. "Yes... That is one of them. Brom told me Joanne was a healer, but he was going to send me to join the resistance anyway." He opened his eyes. "Thank you." He bowed his head.

[Ally-Ann]

--Adarah--
Adarah laughed when she saw Eulalia's soul lying on the floor.
"So, Yagami, this is the project you've been working on, I see." she said, eyeing the cursed ring. "At first, it just gives suggestions, and if she tries to take it off, she ends up here. Foolish child, did you really think it would be that easy? Now, you are mine!" She laughed. "Desade, I have need of you. I think we've found the perfect test subject."
OOC: Have Eulalia wake up and see Adarah.
--Sophia--
"Yes, this is what love is supposed to feel like." said Sophia. "Adarah and Aristocoles cannot truly give you love. Only I can. That is why I have brought you here. Joanne has shown me that you need my assistance. My daughter will do anything I ask because she loves me, not because she fears me. Oh, did she not tell you? Yes, Joanne is my adoptive daughter. When I met her, her parents had been killed by Pandora. I became her new mother and trained her as my apprentice. She has repaid me by pledging her life to me."

=Chrysanthe=

Chrysanthe was speechless. This contradicted what Aristocles had told her ever since she was small, but she felt more at peace than ever at the moment. Had Aristocles-- her dragon, her guardian, her parent!--, lied to her? But Aristocles had always said that he was honest!... But Sophia was just so... What was the word?... Motherly, perhaps? Not like I would know] Chrysanthe thought, forgetting that she Sophia could read her very thoughts.


=Eulalia=


It seemed like she was engulfed in darkness for hours, but within a few minutes, Eulalia began to stir. Still lying on her sotmach in the position she had fallen in, Eulalia opened her eyes slowly, hesitantly, trying to assess the situation as calmly as possible. [I]Wha... What happened? She wondered, trying to gather her thoughts. Her face held no emotion at the moment. The angel... The ring... Cursed... Faint... Darkness.... She mentally listed. Without moving her head, Eulalia looked around, trying to process where she was. It's cold... It feels empty. Still feeling delirious, Eulalia flipped over onto her back, wanting to get a better look at everything. I can move... That's good. Eulalia thought. She sat up, ignoring her throbbing head's protesting, and took in the sight. But before she could really process any of it, her sights rested on a woman, and for some reason, something in her mind was telling her to run.
Eulalia stood up, staggering a couple times, and looked at the woman. She doesn't look too friendly... Eulalia thought, getting into a slightly defensive stance. She cleared her throat. "Who are you?" She had intended the question to sound strong, more of a statement; instead, it sounded unsure and slightly shaky.

[rocklobster]

--Ariel--
"Eruan, I believe I should tell you Emily is still alive and in Adarah's domain. She is attempting to make her more submissive to her will. You may have to fight her soon." Ariel warned.
--Sophia--
"Adarah insists that everyone call her mother to mock me. She cannot dare to even mention my name, for at the very sound of my name, all her minions have to bend the knee. It's something I gave them to remind them that I am stronger. But she is no one's mother. Including yours. But I can be your mother if you wish. I am already Joanne's mother."
OOC: Chrysanthe should be surprised at this.
--Adarah--
Adarah smiled evilly. "I am Adarah, ruler of Heligrad. Welcome to my world, child. My servant's ring brought you here so we could make a proposition."

[Twister980]

His hair covered his eyes, concealing any emotion from the eyes of humans. But his face was one of rage. "Adarah...!" He clenched his fist. He looked up at Ariel, then calmed himself. "I'm not giving her up." He grinned. "Adarah's gonna lose another. I helped save Pandora's Daughter, I can save Emily." He looked straight into Ariel's eyes. "I'm not allowed to give you a hug, am I?"

[rocklobster]

--Ariel--
Ariel laughed. "Of course you can! Because Joanne baptized you, that makes you my brother. For all who are baptized in my mother's name become my brothers and sisters." She outstretched her arms.

[Twister980]

He hugged Ariel gently. "Thank you Ariel. For everything."

~Emily~

Emily groaned as she tried to sit up. "Another day." She sighed. They would come for her soon, they always would.

[rocklobster]

OOC: Uh, it's not really daytime yet, so we'll just forget that part. It's still night. I'm not moving the day until we get through with everyone's dreams.
A demon walked by Emily's cell. "I suppose this is for you. What there is of it. Be glad. This time, you actually get more than just a few leaves of lettuce."
It was partially true. She got lettuce and a few kernels of corn, but definitely not enough to sustain someone. Her stomach will still be somewhat empty.
He gave her the dinner. "Eat up. Desade's coming for you soon. It's time for his dream machine. That'll make you submit for sure."

[Twister980]

OOC: Another day for her is just when she wakes up. xD

~Emily~

She groaned. They had barely fed her anything since she got here. She took the limp lettuce off the plate, and began chewing it. She cleaned the plate in a few seconds.
So what was that demon saying about a 'Dream machine'? She sighed. Well, I guess I'll be finding out.

~Eruan~

Eruan opened his eyes, Saphira with her head awkwardly splayed against the window, opened one eye sleepily. It is not yet morning. He smiled. I know... She opened her eye fully. Are you alright? He nodded. I'm alright. He sat up on his bed. You should go back to sleep Saphira. She growled in protest. No buts, I'll go back to sleep later. He put his hand on the window. And you need your rest. She sighed. Then gave in. She fell asleep with her head on the window.

[Ally-Ann]

--Sophia--
"Adarah insists that everyone call her mother to mock me. She cannot dare to even mention my name, for at the very sound of my name, all her minions have to bend the knee. It's something I gave them to remind them that I am stronger. But she is no one's mother. Including yours. But I can be your mother if you wish. I am already Joanne's mother."
OOC: Chrysanthe should be surprised at this.
--Adarah--
Adarah smiled evilly. "I am Adarah, ruler of Heligrad. Welcome to my world, child. My servant's ring brought you here so we could make a proposition."

=Chrysanthe=

Chrysanthe's eyes widened. Aristocles has been decieving me? Someone wishes to be my mother?... Sophia is Joanne's mother? All these thoughts hit Chrysanthe at once and she was speechless for a moment. I want to experience more of this love. I really don't want to go back... Chrysanthe thought. If Adarah was truly decieving her, Chrysanthe did not want anything to do with Adarah. But what will Aristocles think? What will he do? Chrysanthe shook her head before looking at Sophia. "I'm still confused as to why Aristocles chose me, of all people, just to decieve me. But I don't want this real love to leave me if I go back to him and Adarah..." Chrysanthe said, mulling the thought over and over in her head to make sure that this was what she truly wanted.


=Eulalia=

A hateful glare plastered Eulalia's face, her hands balled into fists out of habit. "Adarah?! You have some nerve trying to make a proposition with me!" She growled. "You're the one who tried to use Chrysanthe to spy on the Resistance. I would rather cut off my right arm than make a proposition with you!"

[rocklobster]

--Sophia--
"My child, this love will never leave you, no matter what you do, as long as you accept it. Aristocoles was only doing what is his nature, just as I am. But, if you bring him to me or Joanne, I can change him! All Black dragons were once my children. Adarah stole them and corrupted them, turning them into her servants. Even Aristocoles, although the change robbed him of his memories as a gold dragon. But this cannot be done unless you allow it. So, I ask you again, do you want me as your mother? I promise I can love you better than anyone else and I will always protect and guide you. In fact, I can even send you help so that you will always know the right path."
--Adarah--
"Child, is that what you believe?" Adarah said sweetly and deceptively. "I only wish to help the people of Krangor. You have been deceived. Joanne is an evil woman who uses false kindness." She scanned the child's mind, looking for some desire she could use to manipulate her. "She would not even desire you for a queen. It would interfere with her vision of a perfect world. But I think you would make a great queen. And I can make that happen."
--Desade--
As the guard led Emily in, Desade grinned evilly.
"Ah, I see you brought my latest victim." he said. He gestured to a chair with a strange apparatus on its top. "Strap her in. Let's see what it does!"
The demon nodded and shoved Emily into the chair. Then he tied manacles onto the child's arms and legs to prevent escape. As soon as the child was restrained, a mask was attached to her face and the apparatus was lowered.
"Just breathe in and watch the images." Desade said kindly. "They will explain everything."

[Masquerade1412]

--Adarah--
"Child, is that what you believe?" Adarah said sweetly and deceptively. "I only wish to help the people of Krangor. You have been deceived. Joanne is an evil woman who uses false kindness." She scanned the child's mind, looking for some desire she could use to manipulate her. "She would not even desire you for a queen. It would interfere with her vision of a perfect world. But I think you would make a great queen. And I can make that happen."

Yagami stood next to Eulalia. "You know that shop you got that ring from? That was mine. In fact, I own a shop or two in nearly every town on Krangor! It was thanks to Adarah. She not only help me obtain the money to finance the operation, but she also has given me a much better understanding of the world."
He gently laid a hand on the young girl's shoulder. "You see, the Resistance believes that they can achieve justice through massive armies and preaching on and on about what love and truth is. They deceive the masses and brainwash their followers to become murderous zealots.
"Mommy, on the other hand," he motioned, "excuse me, Adarah--I have a habit of calling her Mommy. She looks like she's annoyed, but I think she's just blushing." Yagami winked. "Anyways, she believes in TRUE justice. A world where the strong govern and help the weak. A world where people do not war amongst themselves over petty differences. A perfect world.
We mean you no harm. We don't want to hurt anyone!" Then he sighed and continued, "Unlike that Joanne woman who wants to destroy and defame us. I mean really! We are understood and have some...creative...ideas, but that doesn't make us monsters!"
He walked over and took his place next to Adarah. "All we want is to help. I promise you, If you help us, that we will help you reach your dreams and make them come true." He smiled his strange, happy smile. "That's actually my specialty!"

[rocklobster]

--Adarah--
Adarah smiled. Eulalia didn't realize it yet, but the moment Adarah starting speaking to her, she was helplessly under her spell. Adarah was using her own voice to focus the girl only on her desires, not on what anyone had told her. With her focus on that, she would think only about what she truly wants.
"My child, what my, er, servant is saying is true. Joanne misunderstands my true intentions. If only people would follow me, I would create a perfect world. I have helped many of the kings and queens of Krangor become great leaders. When they swore allegiance to me, their kingdoms prospered and their people were happy. I can do the same for you. You can become a great leader."

[Twister980]

~Eruan~
Eruan tossed and turned, images flew through his head. Emily, in pain. He sat up and stared out the window.

~Emily~

Emily scowled, but inhaled it anyway. Images forced themselves into her mind, at first she recoiled from the touch, then the drug started to take effect, when the drug took effect it seemed more like they had eased themselves into her mind.
Eruan burned the village. It was his fault. He left you to die. She saw him and his dragon fly over the village, burning it. He murdered his uncle. He stabbed his uncle through the chest. He left you. Her thoughts said in almost a sing-song tone. He left you, alone. The drugs were too strong for her to actually think about those thoughts. She hummed to herself, not knowing which memories were fake, and which were real.

[rocklobster]

--Desade--
Desade laughed gleefully as the machine did its work. "Yes, this is perfect. I think my invention is working! I must tell mother when this child is ready."
He whispered into the child's ear, "That's right child, breathe it in. Let this be your new truth."
OOC: I'm pming you when I finish. That'll tell you what to do next.

[Twister980]

~Emily~

Emily slowly opened her eyes. Eruan... You... She growled. You betrayed me! She scowled at Desade. You're lucky that Adarah has decided to keep you around for a little while longer. She smirked underneath the mask.

[Ally-Ann]

=Eulalia=

Eulalia looked away from Adarah and Yagami, scowling, not knowing what to think. Joanne... Joanne wouldn't decieve me, would she? That's... That's Adarah's job! But... if I can become a leader, my life would be complete. I wouldn't be seen as an orphaned wannabe-queen. Eulalia thought. This whole time... Was it really possible for Joanne to be decieving me? But she had seemed so genuine... And was that my purpose given to me by her? Solely to make her and the Resistance stronger? Did I ever even have a purpose? I... I must have. But if I had a purpose in life, why did my mother give me up? I-I can't have a purpose! All the thoughts and contradictions were really taking their toll on Eulalia and she sank to her knees, fingers caressing her temples, as the effects of the ring and Adarah's spell caused immense conflict. But if Adarah allows me to become queen, I will have a purpose! My purpose will be to create a kingdom, an army! I... I must accept Adarah's proposition... It's just one! If I become a leader, I can help restore peace! Still on her knees, Eulalia looked at Adarah and Yagami. "I... I accept... Just this once. Never again."


=Chrysanthe=

Chrysanthe considered for a moment. A mother... That's what I've wanted for a long time... Chrysanthe took a deep breath and looked at Sophia. Without further thought, her mind was made up. "Yes. I don't want this love to leave me... And I've always wanted a mother. Now that I know what true love feels like, I... I want to be a part of your kingdom!" Chrysanthe said, hands clasped together and head bowed. Tears of her past, of her hardships, of her bottled-up feelings, and of relief freely streaming down her face. Perhaps Aristocles, too, can join me... if possible...

[rocklobster]

OOC: Wow! I didn't know I had it in me! Being evil is fun!
--Adarah--
Adarah smiled, she could see that her quickly formed plan was working. She had seen that Chrysanthe was beginning to see Joanne for what she truly is. This made her realize someone else might be a better mole. Perhaps this foolish brat could suffice.
"Yes, child. swear your allegiance to me. You're already in the proper position. You might as well continue kneeling and swear. Say 'I Eulalia, do humbly swear allegiance to Adarah. I give her my body, my life, and my will.' That is all anyone who became a leader under my guidance had to do." Her voice became melodic and clouded Eulalia's mind, making it difficult for her to focus on anything else. The ring glowed brightly, sending a ringing into Eulalia's ears saying This is your leader now. You will obey over and over.
--Sophia--
Sophia got up, her blue unkept hair flowed down to her calves. She wrapped her arms around the child's naked soul and let it absorb her love. She took out a kerchief and wiped every tear from Chrysanthe's eyes. She caressed and kissed the child, as if she were truly her mother and had been reunited with a long-lost daughter. "There is only one thing you must do now. And I see you are still kneeling. I want you to say to me that you will serve only me. Not because I am your creator, but because you are my child."
--Desade--
"Now then, child, I think you are ready. Come with me, I want you to meet my friend, Stewo." Desade said as he unrestrained Emily. The child was now under the drug's influence, which would make her do anything Desade said. He could even make her cut her arms off if he wanted.

[Masquerade1412]

A&M
The door to Joanne's room shut quietly. Amarose turned toward the group. "Yes, Anei is in there."
"Why don't we just grab her?" Max said impatiently.
Amarose frowned. "Because there is someone in there. Someone who might tip them off..."
Trevor
......Cold...Why am I always cold?... Trevor rolled over. Just like Dad said...without Revel...I'm nothing...I'm not strong...Smart...I can't even shoot an arrow straight...I'm pitiful......

[Twister980]

~Emily~

She followed Desade in a almost sleep walking state. "Stewo..." She murmured.

~Eruan~

I'm nothing... I'm not strong... Smart... I can't even shoot an arrow straight...
Eruan stretched out his mind. Trevor? You okay?

[Ally-Ann]

OOC: Wow! I didn't know I had it in me! Being evil is fun!
--Adarah--
Adarah smiled, she could see that her quickly formed plan was working. She had seen that Chrysanthe was beginning to see Joanne for what she truly is. This made her realize someone else might be a better mole. Perhaps this foolish brat could suffice.
"Yes, child. swear your allegiance to me. You're already in the proper position. You might as well continue kneeling and swear. Say 'I Eulalia, do humbly swear allegiance to Adarah. I give her my body, my life, and my will.' That is all anyone who became a leader under my guidance had to do." Her voice became melodic and clouded Eulalia's mind, making it difficult for her to focus on anything else. The ring glowed brightly, sending a ringing into Eulalia's ears saying This is your leader now. You will obey over and over.
--Sophia--
Sophia got up, her blue unkept hair flowed down to her calves. She wrapped her arms around the child's naked soul and let it absorb her love. She took out a kerchief and wiped every tear from Chrysanthe's eyes. She caressed and kissed the child, as if she were truly her mother and had been reunited with a long-lost daughter. "There is only one thing you must do now. And I see you are still kneeling. I want you to say to me that you will serve only me. Not because I am your creator, but because you are my child."

=Eulalia=

Eulalia's heart sped up as her breathing became slightly labored, the last of her morality trying to block out Adarah's spell. However, it was too late.
"I-I, Eulalia, do humbly swear allegiance to Adarah. I give her my body, my life, and my will," Eulalia stated monotonously, letting go of her unease, the spell taking complete control.


=Chrysanthe=

Chrysanthe never wanted to let go, but she pulled slightly away so that she could look into the eyes of her creator, her mother, her saviour. She nodded. "I will serve only you! I promise. I don't want to go back to Adarah now that I know what she is truly like," Chrysanthe said, smiling.



=Berenike and Aristocles=

Berenike had been resting peacefully, waiting Eulalia's return. Aristocles was resting opposite of her, though he wasn't sleeping.
Suddenly, Berenike awoke with a start. Something didn't seem right. She looked around the camp, but found no danger. I haven't tried communicating with Eulalia for quite some time now. I've been so distracted with keeping an eye on Aristocles that I forgot to check in on her. Berenike thought as she sat up. Eulalia... Eulalia... Where are you? Are you well? Berenike waited for a response, but none came. Berenike's brow furrowed and she stood. Eulalia! Answer me this instant, young lady. Still, Berenike recieved no response. Cursing under her breath, Berenike tried to sense Eulalia soul. She was relieved when she found it, but her relief quickly turned to fear and concern. It felt as though Eulalia's soul was... empty? Yes, it was empty, not the same anymore. Berenike started to panic slightly. Eulalia! Eulalia! What's wrong? What's happening? She asked Eulalia. There was still no response.
Just then, Aristocles sat bolt upright, a glare plastering his face. "Don't tell me... Don't you dare tell me..." He growled, the visions of Chrysanthe's changed soul still haunting him.

"What's wrong, Aristocles?" Berenike asked in a taunting way, as if she couldn't sense that Aristocles's distress had something to do with Chrysanthe.

"Chrysanthe... She's in trouble."

"What sort of trouble?"

"I'm leaving for Whispering Willow," Aristocles said, avoiding Berenike's question. His wings started flapping, causing him to hover.

"Then I'm coming, too. I sense that Eulalia's soul is... in distress."

"Well, then, shall we go?"

"After you." And with that, Berenike and Aristocles took off from the Resistance camp, soaring through the air in the direction of Whispering Willow, both concerned for their children.

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--Sophia--
Sophia released her embrace. Then she walked over to a special chest of drawers. "This chest holds all the molds I've used to make every being on earth. Now let me see..." She pulled out a drawer marked "Humans." After a few moments of searching, she found the one she was looking for. "This is for you. It's the mold I used to craft you. Normally, I wait until someone has died before giving this to them, but I feel I can make an exception. You need proof of your visit. Keep this nearby. It will remind you of who truly made you. Now, return to your body."
--Adarah--
Adarah clapped her hands. A scroll appeared in her hand, she gave it to Eulalia and gave her a quill as well. "Sign your name here."
OOC: Remember the quill that Delores Umbridge gave Harry Potter when she made him write "I will not tell lies" and how it used his own blood for ink? That's what the quill does. (I loved that scene!) So, as you write, have Eulalia notice that her own blood is being used.
--Desade--
Desade led the child to Stewo.
"Stewo, do you have a dragon for this child. I believe she is ready to serve us."
"I have a dragon that I think would work. Strych, come." He called. A charcoal dragon came to him. He looked at Emily crossly. "This is the new one? I hope she works out better than the last one. I am a descendant of Kor. I deserve better."
Desade nodded. "I assure you, this one has learned well."
"She looks as if she is half-asleep." Strych said.
"I've drugged her to make her more obedient. It will wear off eventually. When it does, I want you to take over as her master."
Desade turned to Emily, "Give me your hand, child." he commanded.
--Minerva--
Minerva saw Berenike and Aristocoles fly off. She followed them, talking to Berenike in her mind.
Berenike, I'm coming too. Perhaps I can help.
OOC: Once you have Eulalia sign, we'll be almost done.

[Ally-Ann]

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--Sophia--
Sophia released her embrace. Then she walked over to a special chest of drawers. "This chest holds all the molds I've used to make every being on earth. Now let me see..." She pulled out a drawer marked "Humans." After a few moments of searching, she found the one she was looking for. "This is for you. It's the mold I used to craft you. Normally, I wait until someone has died before giving this to them, but I feel I can make an exception. You need proof of your visit. Keep this nearby. It will remind you of who truly made you. Now, return to your body."

--Adarah--
Adarah clapped her hands. A scroll appeared in her hand, she gave it to Eulalia and gave her a quill as well. "Sign your name here."
OOC: Remember the quill that Delores Umbridge gave Harry Potter when she made him write "I will not tell lies" and how it used his own blood for ink? That's what the quill does. (I loved that scene!) So, as you write, have Eulalia notice that her own blood is being used.

--Minerva--
Minerva saw Berenike and Aristocoles fly off. She followed them, talking to Berenike in her mind.
Berenike, I'm coming too. Perhaps I can help.
OOC: Once you have Eulalia sign, we'll be almost done.

=Chrysanthe=

Chrysanthe took the mold and looked at it curiously. Then, she nodded and smiled. "Thank you, mother," she said, smiling. She willed her soul to return to her body before there was a great flash of light.

Chrysanthe's eyes fluttered open and she looked around. She was lying on the bottom bunk where she had been pulled from. She sat up and smiled slightly. Wait... Perhaps it was a dream! It couldn't have been! Chrysanthe thought, panicked. It was too beautiful to be a simple dream!... Wait. The mold! Chrysanthe felt around in her pocket before pulling the mold out. She sighed in relief.It was real. It was all real. She assured herself before putting the mold back into her pocket. Chrysanthe looked around the room again. I wonder where Eulalia i-- Chrysanthe cut off her own thought when she saw Eulalia lying passed out on the floor. "Eulalia!" She cried before running over to her. Chrysanthe bent down to Eulalia's chest and was relived to find that Eulalia was breathing. "She was probably just over-exhausted," Chrysanthe mumbled. She pulled Eulalia's arm around her own shoulder, supporting her by keeping her other hand around her side. With difficulty (Chrysanthe was much smaller than Eulalia.), she stood up and pulled Eulalia to the bottom bunk and laid her there. "There," Chrysanthe said cheerfully, pulling the blanket over Eulalia. "Sweet dreams~!"

OOC: Oh, Chrysanthe, you're so sweet that I'm getting a cavity. (-3-)

IC:

=Eulalia=

Eulalia took the quill and looked at the contract. She then began to sign her name before noticing that... It's my own blood? Strange... She thought with slight disgust as she continued to sign it. She handed the quill back to Adarah and bowed her head slightly. "Anything else I must do?"


=Aristocles and Berenike=

Berenike nodded and kept flying. Of course, my friend. I sense that her soul is rather confused. They were just a little ways away from Whispering Willow before Berenike felt her chest tighten, but she ignored it and kept flying. However, the tightening suddenly became a sharp stab of pain and Berenike gasped in pain and panic. This, of course, caused her to start plummet to the ground, despite her efforts to keep flying. The pain was excruciating. Does... Does this have something to do with Eulalia?

Aristocles heeded no attention to Berenike. He was wholly focused on getting to Chrysanthe and giving her a good talking-to. If she decided to follow that blasted Sophia... Aristocles's thoughts trailed off as he tried to think of a suitable punishment.

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OOC: Hm, I was thinking signing your name in blood would be a wee bit more painful. It certainly was for Harry. Anyway...
--Adarah--
"No. It's all done. I'm returning you to your body. Your ring will give you further instructions. It will allow you to be my eyes and ears. What you see and hear and know, I will as well. For now, act as normal as you can. Reveal nothing if possible about your encounter with me. Especially not to Joanne. Be wary of her. She can see into people's minds no matter how strong of a barrier is put up by them. It's a gift Sophia has given her. It's almost as if Sophia is playing favorites with her, isn't it?"
She clapped her hands and Eulalia disappeared.
--Minerva--
Minerva swooped down the instant she saw Berenike fall. She closed her eyes and used her telepathy to ease Berenike's descent. She sensed the pain in her heart. She supposed the girl must've died or betrayed them.
Once Berenike was safely on the ground, Minerva blanketed her feathery wings around the mage dragon, sending healing waves into Berenike. That would help with the physical pain. But she feared the emotional pain would be too much.
Nefron was there as well. "What do you think happened?" he asked.
"I'm not sure, but I fear the worst. There are only two possibilities. One, Eulalia is dead. Two, she has betrayed us and has fallen for Adarah. Berenike, if the latter has happened, don't go too hard on your child. Anyone can fall for Adarah's temptations, no matter how much you prepare them. Even Joanne once fell for temptation from Pandora. And you know how strong she is."
OOC: Berenike should be surprised Sophia even let the trial occur.
She watched as Aristocoles continued flying.
"Typical." Nefron shook his head at the black dragon. The sun slowly began to rise.
OOC: OK, everyone it's morning. Time to rise and shine.

[Twister980]

~Emily~
She stretched out her hand towards Desade, then clasped his hand in hers.

~Eruan~

Getting no response from Trevor, he turned his attention to the sky, the sun had just begun to rise. Another new day, eh Hatchling? He looked over and noticed Saphira eying him sleepily.