IC: Through the Mists

[Karate McNaughty]

Reita didn't move as Adio picked him up. Ether concentrated and made the same face as before. A cloud of purple dust surrounded her body and she slapped Calder's forehead twice. He was now surrounded with the dust. Calder's seemingly lifeless body lifted from the ground. Ether frowned. She grabbed Calder's belt and pulled him close to her.

She led the way, flying as quickly as she could towards the castle.

Reita's head bowed and his eyes were closed. "Thank you." He murmured. "Adio, you're the best thing that could happen to me."

[Aoi]

[align=center]Adio lifted up as he followed after Ether toward the castle,he heard Reita talk as he looked down at him a small smile on his tired face.


"Anything for Reita,your the best thing that ever happened to me too,I told you your my reason,that'll never change.''


He laughed gently as he looked back up toward Ether as she lead them back up toward the castle..


"We'll be outa here soon Reita-kun,just hold on alright..''


Adio's other hand had been resting on Reita's side as he carried him as he flew...


Healing him..


He wouldnt let Reita be in pain like this,even if it did drag alot of his energy out he knew he'd be able to rely on his wings to keep strong..Adio remained calm keeping his hand still as he followed Ether so neither she or Reita would notice for the while Adio was healing Reita.[/align]

[Karate McNaughty]

Reita nodded. "Soon enough.." He muttered. He didn't even notice that he was being healed. He didn't even notice that he was flying. His wings remained tightly folded agianst his back. As his body began to gain energy and the wounds began to heal, his wings relaxed from their position against his back.

Ether turned around. She was still dragging Calder by his belt. "Be on the lookout when we get back to the castle."

Reita glanced at Ether, then smiled slightly. "Can you give him energy or something?"

Ether blinked. "I'm not the Energizer Bunny. I'm the Ether Bunny." She said quickly, but she was grinning. She continued to fly quickly to the castle.

"Adio, you don't have to carry me. I can use my wings. Uh, I've never used them before." Reita stammered.

[Aoi]

[align=right:942c2da839]Adio took a moment to respond,lowering his hand some.


"Huh..Oh.''


Wait,wings?


"Wings?...I've never seen those before.''


He seem slightly surprised..


"Are you sure you can use your wings alright?''


He asked not wanting Reita to dive bomb down into the forest because his wings decided not to work or something and get hurt more then he had been.


"Ether,are we close..''


He asked.


[Getting really tired.]


He thought afterward his eyes slightly drooping his arms straining more it seemed.[/align:942c2da839]

[Karate McNaughty]

Reita blinked, then looked down. "I, uh..kept them hidden. For a while. Cybil did some magic to make them only appear when I need them. So, now that the magic is gone.."

He grunted. "Let me go, so that I can try to fly." He whispered. "You're getting tired."

"Not much further. You boys are going to fly even if I have to fart more purple dust for you guys." Ether seemed to be displeased.

With Calder going in and out of consciousness, she had to take charge now. Calder muttered something about The King on and off again.

"I'm going to have to find out what the deal is with Calder." Ether said, probably talking with herself. "Calder's going to be the one taking you back to your crib."

[Aoi]

[align=center]Adio blinked biting his lip not noticing that it was so apparent he was tired..He stopped his wings seemingly motionless as he let Reita go,getting ready to catch him if he did start to fall...


"I didn't think it was so obvious..''


He said softly to Reita looking at Ether who seemed to be rather displeased.



"Something bothering you Ether?''


Trying to pull off that he was alright,he hated the damn bone mask it felt uncomfortable to some extent..Floating in mid air his large black wings would move again hoping Reita would be able to keep up,knowing however he could..His throat felt dry all his muscles sore..He stretched his arms briefly trying to get more of a circulation to them as he flew along wings thudding against the air currents.[/align]

[Karate McNaughty]

At first, Reita could feel himself falling. Soon, he recovered. Learning how to fly was like learning how to ride a bike. Once you knew how to do it, it was a refresher that was needed in order to do it again. Reita started to fly once again, remembering how much he both hated and loved the feeling at the same time. He hated the feeling that he had no control, but he loved the feeling of the air against his skin.

Ether glanced back at Adio as she began to descend with Calder in hand.

"Yes, there is. We'll talk about it at the castle. I'm worried about My King, as well." She frowned. "I'm sorry if I seem so down right now. I've got a lot on my mind. We're here."

She gestured down below them with her head. Sure enough in between the trees, the castle stood, same as it was when they left.

[Aoi]

[align=center]Adio nodded sighing in relief as he saw Reita catch up safely he looked at Reita's wings with a slight smile,the mask making it look pretty akward.


"Love your wings Reita-kun very cute.''


He'd laugh softly before looking toward the castle.


[good..I can take a nap...so damn tired..]


He thought,he had to get out of this form and maybe taking a nap would let his body readjust itself back to his normal form he'd hope so at least he didn't like to be so tall,more then he was at least..He knew Ether was either mad at him or something he did..He sighed brushing his bangs from his eyes.[/align]

[Karate McNaughty]

Reita descended, perhaps quicker than he wanted to. Nonetheless, he descended safely towards the castle. Ether had already descended and two of the King's guards had moved to carry him. They glanced at Ether, wondering what had happened, but she remained silent.

Andy moved towards Ether and bowed. She escorted the group back to Ether's quarters.

Reita was confused by all of this. Apparently, in two hours he had missed a lot. Reita was in need of new clothing. He hated the old bloodstained clothing he was wearing. Not to mention that Reita's body was coated in dried or drying blood. He just felt disgusting.

"I can't wait for a bath or a shower." He sighed. "I just want to get this blood off of me."

[Aoi]

[align=center]Adio landed after Reita folding his wings to his back he followed after Ether.


"What did you need to talk about?''


He asked keeping his head notably low,a way of showing he thought he knew what was coming..He cracked his back lightly yawning he hoisted his coffin shaped violin case off his back setting it on the floor with a thud.


"Oh thats a weight load off.''


He usualy had no problem with the weight of the case but like known he was very tired and sore right now,not having been someone that always slept even though to some point purebloods didn't need to he still pushed himself to far in this form..He felt it not considering the tired and sore feeling he felt distant almost empty inside like everyone was ignoring him,even though he knew that wasn't true.[/align]

[Karate McNaughty]

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Andy only limped slightly as she bowed. "I'll escort Reita to a bath house." She said softly. He reeked of the Host.

Calder was also covered in blood. He groaned, then opened his eyes. Ether glanced down at Calder. "It will be fine." She said to him softly. "You're home now."

"Home.." Calder repeated, then nodded.

Reita and Andy left in silence.

Ether turned towards Adio. "You have your hands full." She said bluntly. Calder was taken to the infirmary, while Ether and Adio were left alone.

Ether's disguise slowly faded and her rabbit ears poked up from her head. She still held some of the other features of her disguise. "Come on, I'll take you to the library, then your chamber."

[Aoi]

[align=center]Adio blinked lightly looking up holding his head when he did getting light-headed..He'd nod to her slowly as she told him she'd take him to the library and then a place for him to rest.


"Alright..go on.''


He said,follow her out keeping his hand against the wall trailing his hand against the material as he followed her the whole place feeling like a fun-house..He'd guess she hadnt caught him healing Reita after all[/align]

[Karate McNaughty]

Ether gently reached out and took his hand. She tilted her head, wondering if Adio would accept some of her energy.

"Would you accept some energy if I sent it to you?" She asked, then escorted him into the library. The library was huge, filled with books on magic, warfare, dieties, and history.

"Calder loves to read. I've taken to it as well." Ether said slowly. "I'm sorry. If I seem down completely, it's because I'm sober." She said bluntly.

"A lot of times, things don't go well for me when I'm sober. But anyway. You have to be aware of Reita. The..whatever that is inside of him has awakened and that means that there is a chance that he could be taken from you. Unfortunately, you have no choice in the matter once that takes place. Also, if he does happen to wander away due to Bahakali, promise that you'll be right there with him. Surprisingly, you are the only one that can probably awaken him from his state."

Ether glanced around. It was quiet in this room.

"We thank you, though, here in Nahimana. You have managed to kill off the King of the Host. Well, it could have been you, Reita, or Calder. With The Host sent scrambling for a new leader, it's going to be easier for us to live peacefully. I'm sure that the King would have words for you, but currently, I think he's completely tapped. We'd be honored if you stay for another day. I promise, it won't be crazy like before."

[Aoi]

[align=center]Adio shook his head holding his hand up.

"Ill be fine.''


He said softly his eyes low,drooped like anyone who was tired would have..He followed her into the vast library where she told him about Reita being taken away,when she mentioned this everything was shut out from him..He'd blink noticing he was reading her lips now he shook his head before everything came back noise flooding his ears.
He closed his eyes for a moment his fingers curling into a loose fist before he'd look down,his hand relaxing.



"Please,..take me to my chambers if I stood here any longer I'll fall over...I need to get out of this form before..''


He'd trail off.


"I just need some sleep...please.''



He'd say softly looking back up at Ether.[/align]

[Karate McNaughty]

Ether frowned. She took Adio's arm and started to escort him out of the library. She led him to a chamber that he would sleep in. Reita was already there, sleeping. Ether guided Adio to his bed and laid him down next to Reita.

"What should I do to get you out of this form?" She asked, whispering so that she didn't wake Reita up.

Reita was sleeping deeply, like the dead. He didn't even seem to move when Adio was laid down next to him. Ether reached down, placing her hand against Adio's chest again.