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« Reply #15 on: September 14, 2007, 06:36:45 PM »
So many changes, so many things to say... a trick of Drak’s mind giving his beloved the appearance most desirable to whatever form he assumed. Whilst in the coveted hallows of his mind he knew she stood before him in human form his eyes saw the delicate curves of sweeping gold scale, the bright glittering eyes the size of saucers, the claws so long, burnished and sharp, the tail sweeping back and the wings on which together they could fly in unending joy. Drinking in the sight of her, basking in the radiance of her presence so sorely missed, knowing there would be many questions, yet for now content simply to gaze upon her in awe and reverence.

A shout, massive head turning to look at a figure running towards him sword drawn. Llewellynn? the question half forming in his mind... Then Fiamma speaking and all thought faded before he could send Llewellynn anything to identify himself. Another man there, bowing and saying something but already diverted, he would get to him once he had done this most important thing. His massive form rose on its haunches, muzzle pointing to the heavens and bellowed flame, his form shimmering, changing, scales fading as around his body light gleamed, brighter and brighter, the gleam of a thousand suns. In the midst of his change, the perception of another dragon nearby, but be it friend or foe, he knew not for his focus was locked now on the shape shift and until it was done and he had greeted his love, that would have to wait. A sound, below the level of hearing, rising in pitch and volume, a cacophonous crescendo, until his form was completely engulfed in the blinding light then...

In his excitement, he had forgotten one thing, a little thing in fact, well maybe not so little, but a thing all the same. He was so excited to see his beloved that he completely forgot to change into the right form. Instead of a strong handsome man, a bedraggled Irish wolf hound, massively muscled to be damn near deformed, appearance of being run over by a teamsters wagon in a mudslide, tail wagging so hard that his entire back end shuddered, almost bouncing like an over excited fox terrier on steroid, then in the height of his excitement, bounding forwards, leaping so that if contact was made his front paws would hit Fiamma's shoulders knocking her backwards and massive lolling tongue, dripping with slobber would strive to lick every inch of Fiamma's face. Perhaps sadly, some things had never changed about Drak, and his natural exuberance was one of them.
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« Reply #16 on: September 15, 2007, 01:34:53 PM »
Llewel listened as Fiamma spoke. *Drak? Surely not....* All she could think about when thinking of Drak was a huge nearly horse size english hound trapsing after Kalyssien long ago. A small sob choked her throat as she remembered Kaly. Part of her hated him for dieing on her, part of him ached to see him again. She let a single moment pass wondering where the 'ever faithful' Drak had been when the King had been slain? Shaking her head, the thought so brief, none would know it.

     As the dragon reared up to bellow, her own dragon answered but it came out a cry of battle to match his as her arms flung wide, the wings on her back spreading their full length to shadow those nearby a briefest moment.

     As the dragon shifted, she was aware of the man beside her. *The Oaths... no one knew The Oaths anymore... did they?* She listened as he spoke of wishing to see Camelot in her glory. Her reply was bitter as her arms and wings drooped. The bitterness in her voice diguising her pain. "Camelot lives no more. The Goddess swallowed her whole and the Great Hunter roams elsewhere." She closed her eyes as the momentary choke threatened to engulf her to tears.

     Suddenly a huge dog manifested itself from the headturning blinding light and bounded at Fiamma. As it began to lick her profusely, Llewel laughed, relaxing. It was Drak she remembered. And also remembered enough to be glad not to be on that end of the welcome.  *How many forms did he have?*

     As her body relaxed from the excitement, she found herself near doubled over as a small cry escaped her lips and her wings folded back into her. Her skin glowing slightly with a dragon rune, wrapped on her torso and lower right arm. As the glow and the visible portion of the rune on her lower right arm faded, she gasped for breath from the pain. It had been so long, she had forgotten. Hands on her knees to keep her balance she addressed the Fiamma. "Forgive me, Mlady. I fear it has been so long I did not recognize you. And you, dear Drak... well met once more. It has been too long." She could not call him 'old friend' for she did not believe, having let Kaly die, she had that right anymore. Still doubled over with a flushed face, she spoke to the Knight at her side. "There is always need for valor, but of the Round Table, it exists no longer."

     She closed her eyes and tried to cease the quivering shake of her body as she recovered. One hand still clasping the sword she owned, another sword still dangling from her hip.

     Llewel
     Protector

note: Because of her having come from the same hill the others are on, they are to her back and not yet noticed.
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« Reply #17 on: September 18, 2007, 05:43:04 AM »
Storm stood there leaning against Lord Silver Dragon watching everything unfold.  He saw another man rush toward the gold lady and the other dragon and address him as Lord.  To Storm this was not odd as most dragons were lords and ladies.  The he saw the dragon shoot flames into the air and transform into a dog of all things.  The dog then proceeded to lick the golden lady.  The Lady earlier had called the dragon now hound her love.  The other woman that had been charging the dragon now hound had stopped.  Storm spoke in draconic to Lord Silver, "this is truly odd, most people would choose homid form instead of that of a dog."  "And that lady with the sword is truly odd as well, she seems bewildered and relieved as well."  "I guess we will have to go and greet them to find out if they know anything about the lost protector."

Storm was silent as Lord silver dragon transformed from the massive silver battle dragon to homid form.  Lord Silver emerged as a man in radiant silver armor with a silver cloak and silvery eyes.  This was no surprise to Lord Storm as he had seen Lord Silver in homid form many times.  They then started over the hill as they heard the lady with the sword speak...."Camelot lives no more."  Lord Storm stopped silently hearing this.  He thought it odd that an entire kingdom could be wiped out without the draconic council in Elvendar knowing about its destruction.  He looked at Lord Silver as Silver just mirrored his thoughts.  Silently, the two approached the man and women and the hound.  

Lord Storm and Lord Silver both bowed to the people.  "Lords and Ladies I could have just sworn you said that Camelot was no more."  Lord Storm looks at Llewellynn as he speaks.  "What happened to the King and his people?"  "What happened to the kingdom, was there a massive war?"  Lord Storm looks and notices the sword the lady is carrying and it clicks in his mind that the sword belongs to the protector he seeks.  "What of the protector of the king, did he/she perish as well?"  Storm looks to Lord Silver and then looks back to the lady holding the sword as he knew Silver would know of what he referred.  Silver was on the move as Storm put his hand on his shoulder stopping him.  Lord Silver would know that this was not the time to act.  Lord Silver had only taken one step so his actions would not be noticed at all.

Storm spoke again, "I am Storm Saedaes and this is my companion Lord Silver Dragon."  "We have traveled from Elvendar here to Avalon seeking the kingdom of Camelot."  "We are on a quest to seek out the king and find out what has transpired there."  "Yet you say the kingdom has been destroyed?"  "Can you give us an accounting of the events that led up to the destruction of that once proud kingdom?"  "Also, can you tell us what happened to the king and his protector."  "It would be of great help so that we can document the events that occurred and inform the council of elders."  Storm stood there silently with a look of pure, sincere concern on his face....His hand resting comfortably on his sword hilt as he awaited an answer......

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« Reply #18 on: September 26, 2007, 03:17:49 PM »
Watching as the once dragon now dog pounces on the woman just after hearing that Camelot is no more. Rashia looks down.

How could this be why would the gods destroy the great kingdom. But you are right my lady there is always need for valor.

Turning his head to see the two knights walking up to join in on the little gathering.

It is good to know that im not the only one at a  lose at the news of the destruction.
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« Reply #19 on: September 29, 2007, 04:30:11 PM »
Llewel almost whirled on the man as he spoke behind her. Shifting her position and resheathing her sword slowly she listed as he spoke of the fall and asked what had happened to the King and Protector. The pain from the reabsorption of her wings was still evident on her face and the tattered back of her tunic flapped lightly against her now smooth skin.

She glanced over to see Fiamma laughing as the sand broke her fall and Drak licked her face before shifting slowly, almost like a dream, into human form. She tilted her head curiously, having never seen him as anything other than a large dog most times and a dragon once prior to this time. She made a mental note to place herself at his mercy for the loss of his soul friend, King Kalyssien.

She turned back to the others and sighed. "Camelot is dead. It went out with no big war, no large bang, no great fanfaire. It went out on the night of the Solstice Ball many years ago. The death of the King, Kalyssien, second king after Arthur, at the stroke of the moon overshadowed that of the unveiling of the Ice Queen. Blood ran that night, red as pitch, deep as ebony. Spilled on the snow as soul bonds shattered and cries of anguish outrang the cheers of toasts and clatter of crystalline and metallic goblets." Her eyes would grow empty as she spoke, her body almost ethereal as she remembered, the pain, anguish, loss and the ripping of her own Protector's bond once more relived as it tore thru her in the memories. Her voice dropped as she slowly looked from the Knight to the Lord. "The Kings of Excalibur no longer wield the steel, The Lady sleeps in Avalon and the Protector... well... the Protector..."

She couldn't say it. She couldn't say the Protector was dead. It was a lie. She stood there sure as life, breathing, walking, still even wielding the sword bound to her so very long ago. She still couldn't figure out why it had not betrayed her and left as the Sword of Kings had twice done before Kalyssien and then vanishing. Perhaps it was dead. Perhaps there was no reason for it to go elsewhere. She hadn't tested it in real battle in more than 5 decades. She feared it was nothing more than steel and couldn't bring herself to let go of that final stone in her biern that would mean her death as a Protector.

She looked from one to the other, letting her eyes settle on Drak last. Her eyes welled slightly as her lips managed what her voice failed. "Forgive me." She bit her lip and swiftly turned without another word and headed away from the water, away from them and away from the valor, honor and duty that had betrayed her thrice before. Reliving it again would kill her. She didn't know if she could take that. So she ran... at a steady but brisk pace, inland. She didn't know where, she only knew she couldn't stay.
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« Reply #20 on: September 30, 2007, 09:58:04 AM »
The moment of reunion, sought across such vast distance, shattered by the outpouring of emotion flowing from Llewellynn, the ancient and bedraggled wolf hound giving a final warm glance in the eyes of she whom was his heart before rising to stand and look upon Llewellynn  and these strangers a glow surrounding him, forming from deep within the soulful eyes, subtle gold tinged with violence for he to had lost more then any could comprehend with the death of his master.

The glow brightening, becoming more virulent, a sound, subterranean filling the sky, brighter and brighter until his form could no longer be seen... then silence. The bright façade fading, to reveal a slender yet ominous looking man, the grandeur of passion and suppressed rage dancing on his visage for mere seconds before calming himself to the appearance of urbanity. Nodding to Llewellynn's tale until the end then as she turned away speaking, his minds voice mingling with that of the spoken word giving  a choir effect as the words rumbled off his tongue.

"Strictly speaking Camelot be not dead, merely sleeping, for whilever one still breathes whom comprehends honour then slowly her heart still beats. Kalyssien" at this he paused and waves of grief would wash out to hammer upon those present... "Kalyssien, the last anointed king, died, killed by one acting on the wishes of one unfit to bear the name Pendragon, for no honour exists in the blackened abyss she claims as a heart. A ball... a celebration was called, and in the midst of revelry, one stepped forth whose given word held honour. She slew the king and in that action sewed the seeds leading to Camelot being subsumed beneath the waters of the Lake in hope of cleansing."

Again he glanced at Llewellynn's parting back. "Thee may think me mad for claiming Kalyssien's death was granted by honour, yet she whom took his life, stood true to her own value, that cannot be denied. Unlike the foul misbegotten pretender whom at one time claimed to love Pendragon, to love Camelot yet could not soil her own hands to bring its demise." Drak paused, allowing this to sink in, for the actions of Kalyssien's death could not have been prevented, and had any attempted to step in, then none would be here to tell the tale of his passing. "If any are to be blamed, blame Merthynn, for by her poison, her filthy perversion did this come to pass. The Lady... Atra cut the head off Pendragon as one would slaughter a wild dog. While her actions defy all, the true serpent, the poisoner of Camelot was Kalyssien's own sister."

His words fading his mind reaching with compassion to enwrap Llewellynn, the words mentally sent for her ears alone... "Little sister... Kalyssien once told me, he thought thy skills wasted in serving to protect the king. Kings will always fail, be they beaten by age and time, or cut down by their own humanity. I knew my masters mind beyond any comprehension and can say he would think thee successful, not failing. His greatest desire was to see thee serve a master whom could not fail, the land herself, the people therein so that thy heart would not take blame for the failure of others. Protect these lands Llewellynn, protect the people therein, make that thy mission and know not the bitter taste of failure again." Golden eyes looking to study Rashia for a moment, pondering the man's presence, then a shrug for to define the reasons behind the actions of the gods whom had drawn him here was beyond reason... "welcome sir, may thy valour find a haven amidst our small group."
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« Reply #21 on: October 01, 2007, 07:21:24 PM »
Fiamma rose and let her hand brush Drak's as he spoke of what before their friend, Kalyssien. She was about to speak, to say that Llewel was the Protector, the last left of the sword holders from Avalon's graces, but the woman fled with tear struck heart and ran from the pain with hard long strides.

She looked to the two men in turn as she touched Drak's shoulder, hearing him speak.  Nodding to confirm his  words, she turned to stride after the woman. Llewel beat herself up everyday for nearly a century, and did it still at the rememberences, perhaps it was time she was told to stop.

Fiamma strode away silently and in the same general direction of Llewel. Drak would see to the others. Surely there were acoomidations SOMEPLACE, wherever they were, and perhaps on the morrow they would all speak together.



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« Reply #22 on: October 02, 2007, 03:59:07 AM »
Storm stood there and listened to the accounting that the lady gave about the fall of Camelot.  He looked to Lord Silver as Silver had pulled out and enchanted scroll and quill.  He nodded as Silver began recording the historical events as the lady told them.  When the lady had finished Strom stood there thoughtfully.  Then the Dragon Lord transformed from a hound to a man and continued the accounting of the fall of Lord Kalyssien.  He also went on to tell of Atra and the sister of Lord Kalyssien who was truly responsible of his death.  Storm nodded to Silver as Silver kept recording the events.  Silver stopped recording when the Dragon Lord finished.  Storm sat there thoughtfully wondering something.  "So Merthynn was truly responsible for Kalyssien's death not the Protector as I was led to believe?"  

Lord Storm fell silent shielding his thoughts to all save Lord Silver.  Using mind speak Storm contacts Silver, (This plays an interesting twist from what the elder dragon reported to us.  He was convinced that the Protector killed the king not the King's sister.  For we did not know Atra was involved in this at all.  I am sure the elders are hiding information from us Silver.)  Lord Silver replied through the link,( Lord Storm your intuition serves you right.  It seems we have been led into a fools errand.  It would seem we were to be instruments to start a war with these dragons.  Yet, we shall hold for now and see what the protector has to say once she decides to speak.)  Lord Silver and Lord Storm sever the link.

Storm bows to Draken, "thank you my lord for the valuable information."  "This will help us inform the draconic council of Elvendar of the status of Camelot."  "Tis nice to know she merely sleeps and was not destroyed."  "Though, now I need to search for Camelot itself and access the royal archives."  "I also need to speak with the Protector once I can locate her."  "Any idea where she might be?"  "Perhaps that lady that just started walking away knows."  With that said Lord Storm and Lord Silver started after Llewellynn.  Lord Strom stopped and bowed to both Lord Draken and Lord Rashia.  "Good day My'Lords and thank you again."  Storm set off at rapid pace following the lady as Lord Silver was a good clip ahead of him.....

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« Reply #23 on: October 03, 2007, 03:17:59 PM »
((Sorry all, I had to go out of town with my boss and was not quite ready for the weird impact of my schedule. She and I have been working through getting some me time in with my workaholic attitude LOL. So from now on I will be doing a lot more. Thank you for your patience and again my apologies))

She laughed gently upon seeing her love change to the dog form in his enthusiasm. The unique thing about her and her kind was that they could change to any four forms, horse, dog, dragon, and humanoid. Her golden hair was as ethereal as his golden eyes. His shaggy ragged dog form was one she knew and loved well. In all forms she felt love and lust for her mate. Sometimes it was easier to deal with humans in one form as opposed to another. Dragon was always very intimidating, dog is very sweet and loving, horse is spirited, and human sometimes was necessary for the full comprehension of communication. She leaned down to scratch him behind the ears momentarily before he changed to human.


Llewellynns words caught her off guard. Fiamma had not had time to truly sit with the Protector to find out how she felt or how she had weathered the years. Truth be told Fiamma and Llewellynn had never really had the opportunity to be come true and close friends. It was not as if she didn't want to, but both of them had duties to attend to and each was vastly different from the other giving them no alike schedules to do so. Fiamma wanted much to be with her mate, but she saw too the pain in Llewellynn's eyes. She excused herself from the group, knowing that there was much more to be spoken about but finding herself too drawn to the protectors side. She broke out in a run, her experience in all forms giving her the ability to run fast without tripping on anything. "Llewellynn please wait, I beg you." FiammaBella caught up to the woman and took hold of her hand gently but firmly before slowing down. "You must listen Protector. Truth be told, there are things even the Protector cannot fix or prevent. Sometimes the Gods that govern us choose to do something we do not comprehend. This does not mean you failed. It means you were not meant to succeed. Fate draws us all in the weave and we all serve in various ways. Your time is not yet done. Your fate did not end with his. Your job did not end with Kalyssien. You still have a job to do. It is what you are meant to do."

She shook her head and threw her arms around the woman. "We all need you. In dwelling on the past and what should or should not have happened, you have lost your way. We need to help you find it because without you, all that Camelot stood for could be just a memory, not a reality. Camelot may be gone, but its principles, ethics, morals and code live on through you and those that remember what it means. Help us. Help the people."

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« Reply #24 on: October 05, 2007, 02:31:55 PM »
Llewel slowed down as she heard Fiamma coming. Even before the woman spoke, she knew what was coming. She heard the woman call her Protector, and closed her eyes a moment to compose herself. She remembered the Lady, Kaly's dear friend and friend to all those in Camelot. Though, like Drak, she was never close enough to call her friend to her face. Opening her eyes, she turned and faced Fi and nodded sighing. "I know it wasn't all my fault, Mlady. And I know I shouldn't be so hard on myself. But there are some things that are easy to rationalize, yet difficult to live." She shook her head. "I know there must be something more to my 'duties' since Fali'Sara hasn't abandoned me as Excalibur did to Arthur or Vladamere. But I also have a second sword with power that calls in a whipser and guides me. Till I know my path, I will not consider leaving."

She lightly embraced Fiamma and spoke softly. "I just need to find my own way. Please..." She took a couple steps back shaking her head. "Please, Mlady. I just need time. I thought this part of my life was over, but it seems about to begin again, or continue, or something." She sighed. "Just give me a couple days... Please..."

With those final words, she rested her hand on the sword at her hip, oddly comforted by the strange steel, and turned and walked further inland. She was unaware another had followed. She only knew that facing those from her past would not help her heal like she needed.

Once a respectable distance, she broke into a sprint instead of just a forced pace. She needed to get away from the memories, and running seemed one way. She knew she couldn't outrun the memories, but the fatigue would help her sleep... she hoped.
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« Reply #25 on: October 05, 2007, 04:53:22 PM »
Storm caught up to Lord Silver and looked to Sliver as he had a thoughtful look on his face.  Silver said nothing with a curious look on his face having heard the conversation between Fiamma and Llewellynn.  He would investigate deeper even if Lord Storm didn't choose to.  Lord Silver pointed forward as Lord Storm proceeded to run on closing the gap.  Storm passed Fiamma saying nothing to the lady as he continued to follow Llewellynn.  Storm raised a hand as Silver stopped instinctively, waiting for the next order.  Storm advanced forward and crossed over the hill his hand on his hilt....Storm continued into a full run closing in on the sprinting lady he pursued.  Proclaiming in a loud voice..."Protector Llewellynn Pendragon of Camelot, guardian of King Kalyssien where are you going?"

Storm approached hand firmly on his sword hilt.   "I am Dragonslayer of Elvendar come to receive an accounting of your actions and the loss of your kings."  "Explain yourself."  Storm came to a halt waiting for an answer if he was to receive one.  He stood there waiting for the Protector to answer. He then proceeded to speak on knowing she would answer in time.  

"The Draconic Council demands answers and demands you answer for your crimes or I am instructed to take appropriate measures."    Storm kept his hand on the hilt hoping it would not be necessary.  Storm was willing to do whatever it took never underestimating his foe....."Please Lady Pendragon lets keep things pleasant." "After hearing the explanation of the dragon lord back there, I believe there are others not present that are at fault."  "I am sure it was not entirely your fault, but I need a full accounting from all parties to make an official report to the elders."  "Could you give me your accounting of the story and lead me to Camelot's archives so that I can retrieve the official records of the event?"  

Storm fell silent once more hoping that no bloodshed would come from this.....

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« Reply #26 on: October 06, 2007, 03:49:26 AM »
Watching as Lord Storm and Lord Silver walk away. Rashia turns to Draken.

My lord please tell me more of the Protector now that i know the kingdom is lost surly her people are not and we must be here for some unknown reason.

Turning to look in the direction to others had run off in.

With the king gone what of his people? And the sword of the king is Excalibur lost as well? Is all lost or are we to start over in a land none among us know? Forgive me my Lord is just i must know if the gods have put me here for some other reason other then to die a  failure.

Falling to his knees and looking down to his hands.

Is there nothing that can wash this blood from me must i pay for all etirity for the sins of the a king long dead.

Looking back to Draken

For hundreds maybe thousands by now i have tried to wash my fathers sins from my hands I had hoped finding Camelot and serving her king and her people that maybe the gods would take this burden from me.

Rashias voice trails off as he thought about all that had happon in his life serving and helping hundreds upon hundreds in his past to end up here lost in an unknown land.
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« Reply #27 on: October 08, 2007, 06:38:19 AM »
She had thought the running behind her was Fiamma so she put on a bit more speed to her jog. They were both dragon in soul and the chances of her truly evading the Lady if she had her mind set on catching Llewel was slim.

          Suddenly she heard the words that stopped her near dead in her tracks. If someone had been within five feet of her they would have plowed into her stone still form.

          "Protector Llewellynn Pendragon of Camelot, guardian of King Kalyssien where are you going?" The man's voice was deep and rich and made her own dragon soul writhe. There was power in the voice as well. More than anyone outside of the Pendragon line she had ever felt.

          Turning slowly to face him as he moved towards her, she listened to him speak. Her jaw tightened as she grit her teeth listening. She felt her hand slide to the second sword on her hip, Fali'Sara on her back humming softly as if trying to soothe her.

          "I am Dragonslayer of Elvendar come to receive an accounting of your actions and the loss of your kings. The Draconic Council demands answers and demands you answer for your crimes or I am instructed to take appropriate measures." She watched his hand slide to the hilt of his sword and she squared her body to his knowing if it came to it, she would draw as well. "Please Lady Pendragon let's keep things pleasant. After hearing the explanation of the dragon lord back there, I believe there are others not present that are at fault. I am sure it was not entirely your fault, but I need a full accounting from all parties to make an official report to the elders." He finished as she almost laughed. "Could you give me your accounting of the story and lead me to Camelot's archives so that I can retrieve the official records of the event?"

          She lost it then. Nearly doubling over with laughter that would sound on the borders of hysterics. Rising up from where she had braced her hands on her knees to laugh, she looked at him. There was mirth in her eyes, but rage as well. “HOW DARE YOU!!!” She glared at him and shook her head as her fists clenched. “You come to me NOW! A century after the loss of the King. A century of allowing me to beat myself up for my failures. You come to me NOW and demand an accounting or you will punish me? WHERE in the darkness of the Abyss were you a century ago?” She wasn't laughing anymore as she took as step towards him. Her voice dropping and though still full of rage, a touch of hopelessness was there as well. “I spent a generation wandering his realm wondering how I was left to live. Wondering why the Sword of the Protector had not abandoned me as Excalibur had the Kings. I wandered seeking a reason for life, a purpose to my being and now that I am here, in this unknown land, you come to see if I can account for my actions or you will punish me?”

          She unfastened the belt and the sword on her back and dropped them to the grass to fall to her knees as she felt the tears sting her eyes. “You want to pass judgment, then do it. I failed three Kings. Arthur would not heed my council, Lord Vladamere's wife would not allow the bond, and Lord Kalyssien...” She choked as she closed her eyes, the pain in her chest a vivid reminder of how she had felt his death and nearly died from the snapping of the tentative link. Her voice nearly a whisper thru the tears, “... My Lord and King Kalyssien... who felt I was not meant to protect him, but protect the people. He sacrificed himself to save the rest of us.” She wept then as it all flowed out of her. Covering her face she seemed to think out loud forgetting there was still someone there.

          “For a century I sought death and an end to the pain. And now that I have purpose again, another sword to find an owner for, NOW you come to slay me.” She looked up at him and then nodded to the swords. “Your Council knows nothing, or they lied to you. Had those events been my fault, Fali'Sara would have forsaken me. And the new sword would not have sought me out. I realize now that there is still work in me to be done.” Spreading her arms wide in helplessness once more, she stared him straight in the eyes. “There are no archives to prove I speak truth. There are only the lips of those who survived who can give accounting. If that is not enough, slay me now. But know this, deliverer of justice. Slay me and you slay the carrier of two Avalon Blessed Swords. If that is not enough 'accounting' for you, then perhaps you are not cut out to be my judge and jury.” She stayed on her knees as her mind reeled.

          She had spent decades wishing someone would kill her and set her free for the losses at her own hands. But since receiving the second sword, it had begun to sink in that perhaps it HADN'T been her fault. It seemed almost comical and macabre at the same time that the ONLY person who had been able to convince her to continue living, was the one sent, FINALLY, to slay her. Silvery sea blue eyes gazed up at the man as her own dragon soul warmed to comfort her from within.
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« Reply #28 on: October 11, 2007, 08:56:06 PM »
Drak basked momentarily in the warmth of his beloved, such a shame this moment would be short lived for Llewellynn made to run off, he watched for a moment figuring to give her time for he knew deep within she still held herself responsible for what had gone before and only action, no words could ever change that. Eyes of gold turning to study the man displaying honour and wisdom, head nodding as words softly spoken, "Rashia, there still be need for men of stout heart, we who remain of Camelot have been cast upon this shore. Valour, honour, strength and truth still matter. You shall have a place among us good Rashia, fear not for your skills shall indeed play a part in all our futures"

Harsh words erupting from he whom represented elven kind. One word in particular sent Drak towering towards rage and that word was dragon slayer, the rest now a matter of honour and knowing his masters mind better tehn any he now turned to face this arrogant being a snarl creasing his lips as he spat the words "Dragon slayer... how can ye be friend of Camelot and call thyself dragon slayer. My master... Kalyssien was of Dragon blood, I am of dragon blood as is my beloved. The one whom you falsely accuse of crimes when her only crime was to love her king and Camelot too well is of dragon blood yet you wield the title dragon slayer before us" at this Drak's voice raised to a shout, loud enough to shatter rock and the full nuance of draconian heritage flashed in his eyes... "YOU  ARE THE ONE WHOM DESERVES TO FACE PUNISHMENT, DRAGONSLAYER."

Shaking himself, taking a moment to calm his nature Drak glared at this arrogant little man and again spoke, his voice filled with crackling flame "Draconic council, I am sorry but Kalyssien our former king acknowledged no such council on this world and I acknowledge no such entity. The only ones to whom Llewellynn and ourselves answer are the councils of the Lady of the Lake and Oberon, Lord of the Fae. Neither of whom have sent you, for it was their decision to submerge Camelot away and her every archive where none shall find her. As to my... distaste at you, your name or title or whatever it may be is an offense to all of dragon blood, you come from nowhere, you use a name that rankles to the point of enragement, you accuse Llewellynn of crimes when Kalyssien himself were he here would challenge you to death for such insinuation. Now... perhaps you would like to reconsider your approach...?"
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« Reply #29 on: October 11, 2007, 11:50:56 PM »
Llewellynn wished time alone, then who was Fia to deny it. Respectfully she bowed before the Protector and turned away to give the woman her space. However others were not so respectful of those wishes and Llewellynn was immediately bothered once more but by someone claiming a bunch of titles with a council she had never heard of. Being Draconic, one would think that FiammaBella and Drak would have heard of such an organization. Even if one did exist however, they would have no power to pass judgment upon those of Camelot. Only those who were involved in Camelot could pass judgment.

Fiamma approached her beloved and watched his temperament flair towards the man calling himself "dragon slayer". Her eyes moved to look upon the man as her arms slipped around the middle of her mate and her fingers gently begin to massage his back. "One does not have the right to Judge what one was never a part of. What gives your council the right to send you here on their behalf? What gives them the power to pass judgment on a country that is not theres and was never involved with them? What gives them the right to expect you to execute someone based on their limited information and obvious biased intelligence?"

Fiamma Bella closed her eyes for a moment and shook her head before turning the golden orbs back upon the slayer. "Is it customary for your council to kill on whims and half truths? Such things are the destroyers of places like Camelot and people such as yourself. What do you have to say to that?"