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The waves that C R A S H E D upon
The R O C K S that you were trying to step along

And in my head I heard them play a S O N G

(I was waiting for LDM to post, but oh well)

Zelkhar finnished his drink and scrathed his neck with a tired face as they all expected him to speak, he sighed that sounded more like a growl of a beast.

"Ava why don`t you tell them your story as I am sure they haven`t heard it because your fate remained unknown nor did your parents want to cause a scandal... tell them the story of your heritage then I´ll explain why you are here..."

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Let him curse my name
On these blood stained pages of misery
Let him call me a tyrant so cruel
Let him curse my name, but remember the truth!

[oh sorry I didn't mean to be pushy... sorry]

Ava looked to Zelkhar when he finally spoke, a little startled as she was not expecting it. Setting down her glass upon the table she looked to the others, crimson eyes glancing at each before resting back at Zelkhar. She took a deep breath and began her story...

"I was once a normal child, many years ago..." Her voice was soft, as if she was reliving her past, silver hair billowing slightly behind her with an unknown wind.

"I was born in this very city, in a palace not too far from here, to the King Salathar and Queen Sybilla. I was their only daughter and thus heir to the throne. As I grew I learned both the ways of the mind and the ways of a blade, gaining both cleverness and strength for when I took my reign but that day seemed would never come. One fateful day I fell deep into an unknown darkness, falling for what felt like ages, until all of a sudden I stopped falling. As I stood I found I was once more in my city, though everything seemed different... dark. I had changed... My once golden hair had turned silver, tanned skin now pale, emerald eyes now a deep crimson and a pair of dark wings added to my dark appearance" Her wings moved as emphasis as she continued her tale...

"I returned to my family only to be exiled from them and the throne taken from my grasp, having no where to turn I ran into an older woman who took me in... She knew what I was, how I do not know, but there I learned that I am a Dark Angel... a shadow demon, however you want to look at it " She finished her story with a slightl shrug of pale shoulders.

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The waves that C R A S H E D upon
The R O C K S that you were trying to step along

And in my head I heard them play a S O N G

Rumour's smoky shape turns to listen to the story, then floats down in wisps and materializes into her usual, human-like shape at a seat across the table from the rest. "Interesting story...... Ever thought of taking back your throne?......" Her obsidian eyes flicker to the girl who had spoken, cold and unrevealing of any emotions.......

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For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him shall not die, but have everlasting Life. ~John 3:16~





~The Mercenary A-U Gentlewoman~

(read the explenation from my first post to this land )

"And thus you all realise why we came here"

Zelkhar said spreading his hands with a smile.

"She would be the rightful heir to the throne that just happens to be currently open and like many times before the people of this backland will have a king from those that are most suitable so tests are held to certain group of individuals. Knights, Foreign princes perhaps or just nobles. Funny how none of the kings have ever bothered to have children all tough funny enough some might have, but their wives nor the child ever made it because of greedy competetors.... Ava is actually the last rightful heir by blood to the throne yet the so called caretakers that the king left behind would not allow that come to pass...

The latest king apparently `choked` on his food all tough... I might have had some of my servants to add poison, at first I planned to take the throne yet I changed my mind. So Ava you are to enter the so called tests for a new ruler as we other see to it that other competitors won`t possess a threat. We will take out the stongest threats all tough I do not doubt your abilities, thus we will rightfully get her the throne...."

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Let him curse my name
On these blood stained pages of misery
Let him call me a tyrant so cruel
Let him curse my name, but remember the truth!

Rumour raises a slanted eyebrow. "And why should you change your mind so suddenly to putting someone besides yourself on the throne?...... If you ask me, she doesn't look like the 'puppet-queen' type....." She inclines her head towards the dark angel. "Oh, and one more thing..... What will we get for this in the way of payment?..... Not a stab in the back, I hope....." Rumour's reptilian eyes shift towards Zelkhar, catching his gaze and holding it......

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For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him shall not die, but have everlasting Life. ~John 3:16~





~The Mercenary A-U Gentlewoman~

Zelkhar sighed deep and rolled his eyes before looking at Rumour.

"The people of this land accept exiles and strangers very easily, they were even had an orc once participating in the test of kings all tough he never won. I promised each and everyone something, we are all equal in this alliance and we shall begin here. After she rules Yutichiko we will have been provided with a base of power from where we can move onto other parts of this world. And why am I putting her up to this? Because she won`t be a puppet, because if she wins the tests the public will cheer for her no matter the race or appearance.

They will also take great confidence from having a descendant of the kings of old as their leader, we will start turning this world into our own liking piece by piece not with mindless assaults. Not to mention the other countries will have to regonize Yutichikos new leader and they will not judge her, as long as she rules peacefully and without an agressive moves none will suspect her all tough they might because of what she is yet they will never get close to the truth until its too late..."

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Let him curse my name
On these blood stained pages of misery
Let him call me a tyrant so cruel
Let him curse my name, but remember the truth!

Ava listened intently to Zelkhar and Rumour. She liked the plan alot, reclaiming her rightful place on the throne of kings... This is all she ever wanted, was to take up after her father and rule Yutichiko. Now she had that chance and was not about to sway for anything.

"I will do it, I shall go through the tests and take back what is mine..." She then looke to Rumour, why did she oppose of her?

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The waves that C R A S H E D upon
The R O C K S that you were trying to step along

And in my head I heard them play a S O N G

Rumour senses the dark angel looking at her, so she turns her head towards the girl. She still speaks to Zelkhar though. "You promised us something, but what exactly do you promise?......"

Her dark eyes watch the girl's facial expressions for a moment, then flick back to Zelkhar. Rumour still has not touched food nor drink. "I do not sign my allegiance to anyone, man, woman, human, or creature...... If you're asking us all to be little slaves to ensure someone else a way to the throne, then what's the point?...... And if you think no one will judge her, then you are sorely mistaken, my friend..... People do not need a reason to judge someone...... They will do it mindlessly, take me for example...... I have not portrayed hostility to anyone so far, yet you all look at me as though you think I'm about to betray you..... I merely asked a few questions....." A cool smirk slides across her face as her eyes remain on Zelkhar.....

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For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him shall not die, but have everlasting Life. ~John 3:16~





~The Mercenary A-U Gentlewoman~

Khaisan turned to the dark angel and looked. He did not try to attack her mind but simply watched. She seemed to show promise for her authority. Perhaps, he could help her in exchange for another citadel like the one he had in the mountains. Then he could establish a chain of fortresses and in time, form an army to bring down the humans and dwarves that populated the moutains and regions surrounding it. He declared, "I shall help you, Ava. For an ally like yourself can prove beneficial for the both of us."

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I was cured all right.

Denaris lounged in the corner, sipping a glass of wine that he'd magically checked before drinking. The shapeshifter seemed concerned, yet he could see where this plan was going. Why not shroud the world in darkness first, then take over it?

All is well, he sent a telepathic message to his agents outside. Aloud, he said, "Dear Ava, I do not doubt your fidelity. However this question assails us all." He turned to Zelkhar and spoke condescendingly, as if Ava weren't in the room. "Suppose that after she reclaims her throne, she decides to withdraw from this risky little plot of yours. What would bind her to you? Lust for more power? If you had any ounce of intelligence, which you may or may not possess, you would have taken countermeasures."

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resistance is futile...
avvie by mrs.gamgee photoshop genious!

Zelkhar turned his sight towards Denaris, but surprisingly nodded with a smirk on his face as a sign that he had the same thoughts.

"Indeed, Ava could betray us and leave the plan when she no longer needs us, thus I have everything under control... If you Ava dare to turn on us I can have this country in full chaos in a matter of a hour, All of this countries docks and ships will burn, your lands will be swaring with bandits and robbers, I will have some aggitators to the streets to get people riot accusing you of being a demon and doing dark rituals.... you get the big picture people, of course you will die. It`s not pleasant, but you should have never expected me to be pleasant should I ever be crossed...

And I can help you with one matter yet that should be a surprise perhaps... well... it seems we all agree don`t we?"

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Let him curse my name
On these blood stained pages of misery
Let him call me a tyrant so cruel
Let him curse my name, but remember the truth!

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resistance is futile...
avvie by mrs.gamgee photoshop genious!

It wasn't that Ava didn't trust Rumour, she looked at her so because she was darkness personified, and that was something Ava enjoyed to see. Ava looked at each person with returning her dark gaze to Zelkhar, she figured they would all doubt her. Who hasn't when she looked the way she did, and could do the things she could do, but she was always true to her word no matter what the others thought. She turned to Khaisan, lips curling in a grin.

"I thank you for that, and I do believe if the throne shall be reclaimed that you would benefit immensely.." she then turned to the others and tilted her head.

"all of you would benefit, I would see to that." She then went silent, folding her hands in her lap and waiting for Zelkhar to speak once more.

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The waves that C R A S H E D upon
The R O C K S that you were trying to step along

And in my head I heard them play a S O N G

"Indeed..."

Zelkhar said and got up, he walked up to a cage that was hanging from the roof and removed the black cloth covering it. Inside layed an imp, the weakest of all demons yet they were cunning and clever, Zelkha smirked and looked at the others.

"We are such vile beings that we can`t even trust each others, well at least betrayal won`t become as a surprise and everyone has taken precautions. Denaris for example probably has his mage friends around or something like that..."

He said before turning back to the cage, the imp examined his master quietly as he opened the cage and the imp streched as it was free from the cage. It looked around at it`s masters guests with fearful and respecting eyes, but then raised his eyes towards it`s master whom handed it a note. The imp looked at the note, it had a black cloth tying it together and it seemed to know where it was supposed to go. It snapped it`s fingers and was gone on it`s way as Zelkhar looked at his guests.

"Ava I`ll take you to the tests where they will question you and test you, the rest of you shall do your part as well as I had no intention of leaving you out of the fun. Denaris, there is a tower just north of here, it has a silver colour about it and many mages move around that are. Apparently the master of the tower is going to become the king yet I wouldn`t want him to be even competing, lucky for you he isn`t too old. He killed his former master to claim rule as he was strong enough to fend off the other mages, you might have trouble yet I believe thats the idea and sure loot his place out of magical items or... claim the tower yourself. Nuanla, for you I have left a local weaponmaster whom wields two swords pretty well yet he is not invincible so you might as well kill him as he opposes a threat. He lives in his mansion near the edges of the city, he goes by the name of Mardon.

Khaisan... I have task for you that you will certainly like, I want you to sneak into the palace and infiltrate the living space of the royalty as apparently there is a man there claiming to be... nephew of this former king thus perhaps trying to coup power before the tests. The caretakers thought they could have the tests and then disappoint the winner.... kill the man, his wife and two beatiful daughters. Have fun...."

Zelkhar said before taking out a wand and pointing it at the wall that opened up after few spell words, it revealed a secret passage way and Zelkhar looked at Ava.

"Do your tasks and we shall have out first victory.... now shall we go?"

Zelkhar asked with a smile on his face before disappearing into the shadows of the passage.

(write a long post about killing your target, couldn`t just come along with anything better)

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Let him curse my name
On these blood stained pages of misery
Let him call me a tyrant so cruel
Let him curse my name, but remember the truth!