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Zeth MelGair · Journeyman Joined: 26 Feb 2007 Posts: 164

Zeth sat on one of the bone couches in his main living room a pitcher of cold water pressed tightly between his legs.
Zeth Had been a part of a kiddnapping plot, All had gone well Up until he was left with both captives. With the lady Penny M'real on his shoulder out cold. And the Lady Gywnevre M'real in front of him at knife point he moved thur the caves that lead back to his home land. Lady Penny M'real was not a heavy lady. but her unconcuis body was dead weight and flung about as he walked. Zeth did everything he could to keep his face hidden from Lady Gwynevre. For she would shorely reconize him at once. As they neared the exit to the caves Zeth remembered the orcs. Thinking to himself I hope they are all busy else where. But know such luck As soon as He exited the cave with his two captives there in the road stood an orc warrior. With Penny M'real on his shoulder and Gwyn in front of him Zeth was limited in his choices he pushed Gwyn out of the way and with Lady Penny on his shoulder charged the orc. Zeth used Lady Penny's feet and legs to swing at the Orc who jumped back form this unusaul weapon. In that split second Zeth cut his throat and then drove his dagger into his chest he pulled the dagger out and turned to regain control over the other M'real woman. As Zeth turned to grab her, Her knee came up and caught him in a place no man should ever be hit. Bright lights flashed in Zeths eyes, vomit rose in his throat. And the wind rushed out of his lungs, all at the same instant. Zeth duobled over dropping to his knees, dumping the lady Penny to the ground. The Lady Gwyn did try to drag here family member away but Zeth still had hold of her ankle. Zeth didnt know if it was the orcs or the fact that she that she could not free Lady Penny from Zeths grasp. But she ran off to the south.
It only took Zeth a few seconds to relizes he was in trouble the doors to the orc fort opened and out came a party lead by a orcish mage. Zeth grabbed the unconcuios Lady Penny M'real threw her over his shoulder and as fast as he could manage ran He could feel the heat from the mages fireballs striking his and Lady Penny's back. but he kept running. When he got a safe distance away he put his captive down and tended her wounds, Then his own. Zeth had never been so glad to see another Umbrian in his life He turn over his prisioner to Beldin and bent over trying to ease the pain in his groin. It was a long and painful walk back to the wolfs den that night.

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Gwynevere · Adventurer Joined: 01 Dec 2006 Posts: 36

Gwyn sat in M'real Castle, shaken and out of breath.

Why had they taken her and Penny? And why did he allow her to get away?

She had never struck a man with such force, nor ran as fast before.

She tried to replay the events over in her head....

She had been with Penny, consoling her....she had convinced Penny to come to the hostel for a bite to eat. She realy disliked seeing her so upset and void of emotion. Nodding silently Penny agreed.

Upon arriving, they were greeted by a man in white from head to toe. She had met him but a day earlier....Beldin...he had said his name was. She politely nodded and smiled to him in greeting.

"So unfortunate we should be meeting under these circumstances." He spoke to her glancing to Penny and another man leaning against the wall.

She furrowed her tiny brow and asked, "Which circumstances?"

Looking around he commented on the lack of animal control present in Sanctus. She looked around and took note of the puppy and the wolf that had wandered in to town, but paid more attention to the man in front of her.

He bade a farewell to her and seemed to fade into the shadows. The man against the wall stepped in front of Penny...he seemed to know her. This was someone Gwyn had not met before and she felt unease before him. He exchanged words briefly with Lady M'real and then nodded in a direction behind Gwyn. Before having a chance to turn she felt an arm come around her and the sharpness of a blade at her neck. She began to reach up for the arm and heard a low voice, "Don't move!" Her eyes began to fill with tears. She struggled to see who was behind her, but was held firmly in place.

She watched in horror as the man in front of them used the hilt of his sword to strike Penny rendering her unconcious.

"Penny!" she screamed as the man picked her up and flung her over his shoulder.

The man started towards the caves with Penny's lifeless body over his shoulders.

"Move!" Gwyn felt a nudge from behind her and slowly began to move in the same direction.

Once inside the cave, the man placed Penny down and instructed the other man to carry her. They spoke few words yet enough for Gwyn to hear the voice of the one who had placed the knife to her neck....it was familiar....her mind struggled to place it.

Continuing through the caves they made it to the opening near the orc fort. The man shoved her to the side as he charged at the orc attempting to assault him. Seeing the orc had been swiftly dealt with he picked up Penny once again and tried to grab Gwyn's arm...Closing her eyes tight she swung forward with her leg. She was not sure where it had connected but seeing him keel over she knew it was a good kick. She tried to grab at Penny to pull her from the man but he was quicker and much stronger.

Seeing more orcs approaching and realizing she was unable to fight this man, she ran, the tears streaking her face as worried about Penny. She would get back to town and tell someone.

She waited sometime before returning to Sanctus, lest the man was still about. Finally feeling assured she made her way back and entered the courtyard of the castle. Sitting on the bench she tried to catch her breath.

His voice? She knew his voice. Although she had not heard anger in it before. Her eyes widened as she realized who it was...who it could only be. But why? Why would he wish to harm her? They were friends were they not? She looked down at the grass beneath her feet but not really seeing it as her mind filled with questions.

Dae · Adventurer Joined: 15 Jan 2007 Posts: 38

She heard him come in but remained in bed. When he did not come upstairs she slowly got up and walked across the cold floor to the door, making her way down to the living room.

She noticed the pitcher between his legs first and raised her brow. Running her fingers through her hair she asked, What happened to you?"

He remained on the couch not saying a word. She sat on the couch beside him and studied his expression. It was obvious he was displeased. She did not push him further to answer, he would tell her in time.
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Zeth MelGair · Journeyman Joined: 26 Feb 2007 Posts: 164

Zeth looked over at Dae, he was still in great pain. You know we have dueled in the past, right? Well we kidnapped two of the M'real women to night. Zeth winches in pain as he takes deep breath.
In all my fights I have been cut stabbed. I have even been struck by lighting, but never has anyone stooped so low as to hit me, where this woman did.

Dae · Adventurer Joined: 15 Jan 2007 Posts: 38

Raising a brow once again, her face solemn, she spoke softly, trying to supress the anger she felt building. She kicked you.... pointing to the pitcher between his legs, there? And who were these M'real women? Which one did this?

She folded her arms in front of her and waited for an answer from him.
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Zeth MelGair · Journeyman Joined: 26 Feb 2007 Posts: 164

"Well it was a knee actually, and oh yes she did!" Zeth answered leaning his head back on the couch.
"It was that Gywnevere M'real that did it." even speaking about it made him wince with pain.

Dae · Adventurer Joined: 15 Jan 2007 Posts: 38

Hearing the name made her blood boil. So the little waif can defend herself....or so she thinks. An evil grin crept across her face.

Don't worry, Zeth. Her time will come. For now you...umm..you take care of that nodding to his lap. I think for now, you should maybe get some rest, I'm sure you'll be fine in the morning. As you said, you've suffered other injuries before. You're not going to let a little elf get the better of you are you?

Turning on her heels she headed back up to bed.
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Zeth MelGair · Journeyman Joined: 26 Feb 2007 Posts: 164

Zeth tried to comment but could not think of anything to say. he sat on the couch for a little while longer then, walked crawled his way to the bed room.
Dae was asleep, Zeth as quietly as he could got undressed and climbed into bed.
"Dae you asleep?" Zeth asked nudging her with his elbow.
Mhmmmm was the reply he got.
"You know elves have knees like titans hammers"
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