Post by eyesoftheorient on Jun 14, 2010 6:17:54 GMT -6
[This takes place before the two logs posted by Liv and I, the morning of actually. Lee had before hand been trying to requaint himself with life there in RavenCrest.]
-Lee-
::As it was just after breakfast and Lee could not standing
remaining back at the manor any longer. He sent word ahead to Lady Eirian
that he would be visiting her today, and with him with her leave he would be
bringing some gifts for her and the Princess Hope. As Adamar prepared their
horses, dividing the bags equally between the two mounts.Lee was just
finishing slipping his sword into place at his waist. The reverse bladed
kitana that had been an Gao family heirloom for generations. Shi o hakobu Seigi... He
checked himself. Feeling for the satchel secured in place just within his
upper most robe. That held the most important item within it from his Lord to
the Princess Hope. As he turned and moved outside to meet with Adamar the two of
them made for the Valley of Stars.:: -d-
-Kae/Pagan-
**Maahes had brought Kae to the healers and settled into a
room as several rushed about to tend her wounds and clean her injuries.
Stitching done, clean shift put on her they left her to rest. Kae had yet to
awaken again and that was not the best of signs of what was to come for the warrior
woman. Three days she had spent on the cliff wounded, tired and hungry and
yet revelations had come to her... a new way for the woman known to be as
stubborn as any man yet like any woman protected a heart more than capable of love
and mercy. Pagan and Phantom had been at her side sfter having been cared
for by the healers... Pagan decided to ask his brother in arms to ride for
RavensCrest and inform them what had taken place. Phantom agreed and with one
last glance at Kae he left with a heavy heart ... this may be the one time
Kae would not make it back to them and that would be a hell of a blow to the
men...and Skye. Once mounted he rode like the hounds of hell were after him...
not long into the ride he saw a small party of riders and recognized the
Arganian colors... leaned forward over his mounts neck and raced for them.**
-Lee-
::Lee and Adamar had spent the better part of the ride in
conversation over music. The two of them had become companions in wit if
nothing else. The man still did not grasp Lee's fascination with the reverse
bladed weapon he carried or the fact that he could weild it without the slightest
risk to himself. Yet anyone else Lee let swing the sword always seemed to
wind up biting themselves with the blade. His eyes caught sight of the ride
in distress first. He hard on the shapeless form. Seeing it for what it
was only after he and Adamar had helped to close the distance. Once near
enough to recognize Phantom, he grinned and raised his hand in a salutory
wave he had seen the other riders in their travels use. If Phantom was back... surely
Kae was as well.:: Brother!! ::Lee called to the man as he neared.:: What
news do you bring me of my Daimi? ::Seeing only him, Lees smile began to fade
as his mind jumped immediately to the darkest possible thoughts. of what
could have happened.:: -d-
-Kae/Pagan-
**Phantom saw Lee and Ademar and though he was glad to see
them it would not show in his eyes for there they would see nothing but
worry. Bringing his mount to a sharp halt as they met up he placed a fisted
hand over his heart in greeting " Brothers...." his words trailed off as he saw Lee
looking for Kae and then the question he really did not want to answer..."
There was a fight.... she was injured and spent three days wounded and alone
on a cliff..." he took a deep breath and swallowed the large lump that formed in
his throat " M'Lady s in the healing wards... it does not look good...she has
yet to wake again and that is cause to worry. She lost a lot of blood." there
it was all out except the parts regarding Marius and his disappearance that
could wait. Right now... KAe was the concern for him.**
-Lee-
::Lee's heart began to race as he spoke of an attack...
that in itself not too surprising. Her with her sight back, she could have
taken many, and surely left a pile of corpses in her wake. But... when he
spoke of her being alone for three days, injured... that in itself hit him hard, and he
had to look away from them. Without being there he had failed her. He had
broken the one promise he had made to her... to always be there when she
needed him. Looking back he nodded a bit.:: Thank you brother, please continue to
Ravencrest and inform the rest of her knights... ::Looking to Adamar.::
Please continue on to the Valley of Stars, inform the Lady Eirian of what has
happened to our Lady. Also give her my truest and most sincere apologies for
breaking our appointment. But my Lady needs me... ::He nodded his head to
each.:: Brothers... ::Bowing it slightly, waiting for both to give the affirm
he rode hard towards Turas Lan. Free of the extra baggage from the gifts for
Eirian and Hope, he could ride harder. Light as he was, he rode right against
the steed. His eyes ever forward, looking for the first signs of the Golden capital.
He had to hurry, cursing himself silently, softly
he spoke aloud.:: <wvs> Hold on Daimi.... Hold on.... -d-
-Kae/Pagan-
** Both Knight's listened and when he had finished speaking
bowing their heads in agreement to his words. Before leaving Phantom spoke
once more " Pagan is with her..." he said in a soft deep tone of voice. He
felt bad for Lee to come home to such news. As Lee took of riding hard so did
Phantom and Ademar on their rides. ~ In the healing wards~ Kae tossed and
turned but never opened her eyes as Pagan kept vigil over her. He prayed
silently to their Gods as well as those of the Christian's. His face showed his worry
and concern... and it grew worse with every time a healer came in to check
her... they would look at him and shake their head
nothing had changed she was wherever she was for the time and
all that could be done was to watch the rise and fall of her chest and hope
she had the strength to fight her way back.**
-Lee-
::The ride to Turas Lan was several good hours. But Lee
rode as hard as he could, and thankfully his mount was well rested. The
entire way he kept telling the steed.:: "Hurry please brother... Our Lady
needs us..." ::The horse doing as bade never gave up. Never slowed. Pushing ever on
towards the capital of their world. Finally though, even thankfully surely to
the horse, they had reached the capital, and where it was still a need to
have speed. For the safety of the citizens they could not tear through the
street. Still most made way immediately for the horse and rider. The Healing
Ward, he remembered it from his last time in Turas Lan. The city rivaled Kuto
in its grandeur, but today unlike times in the past he could not spend the time
enjoying its beauty. Finally reaching the healing wards, handing his mount
over to one of the attendants, it took only one asking for Kaelyn to be
guided. Finally the door to her room was thrown open and he moved in. Ignoring the
protests of those Healers, and servants of faith who did not know him.
Speaking that she was in condition for visitors and well wishers. Ignored...
till finally they bared him from reaching the bedside, and he was forced to
pleadingly look to Pagan for aid.:: -d-
-Kae/Pagan-
** Pagan sat eyes fixed on the form of his Queen and commander
when he turned at hearing the commotion and leapt from his chair with almost
a growl coming form his lips " LET ....HIM... IN!" he commanded after he had
seen the look in Lee's eyes the silent plead for his aid. The healers moved
and let him in as they looked at the giant man who had spoken so harshly to
them. Though they knew it was not really them but concern that had caused his
out burst. " She sleeps.... deeply." he said as he placed a hand on Lee's
shoulder and walked back towards the bed where Kae was lying. " I will leave
you to visit her. I will be right outside the door if you need me." Pagan
spoke softly pain laced his words as he dipped his head to Lee. Then he ushered all
but Lee from the room and softly closed the door behind him. Sweat had
started to form on her forehead... her left leg was left out of the covers so
it could be checked and her not be disturbed. The bandages had faint blood stains in
them though she had been stitched. Her right arm as well could be seen... the
bandages were clean... no red stains. Her golden brows were pulled together
as she reacted to the shouts... but still eyes remained closed.**
-Lee-
EyesoftheOrient: ::Lee moved as those who would do as he asked, did as Pagan
commanded. Stepping forward, feeling his brothers hand on his shoulder. A
sign of support... He nodded his head.:: <wvs> Thank you Brother... For
everything... ::Nothing else needed to be said between the two of them. He stepped
forward, and moved to Kae's beside. He could still hear the protests about
leaving Kae alone with a foreigner... especially an easterner. But none were
stupid enough to push their way past Pagan. Or attempt too. As the door
shut, Lee finally moved to sit beside Kae, kneeling upon the ground at her
side, he un strapped his sword and set it beside him. Taking Kae's hand he
spoke softly. Accented tones, well practiced English speaking out to her.:: Kaelyn....
my Daimi... I am here. ::Leaning forward he would place a soft kiss to her
lips, and then her forehead.:: Forgive me for not being there. -d-
-Kae/Pagan-
** Pagan gave all protesting a look that said if they did not
leave on their own he would physically remove them. Not wanting to anger the
large man they moved out with grumbles and protests that fell on deaf ears
as far as he was concerned. Her breathing was shallow and her chest rose and
fell softly telling all that she yet lived and was at least fighting in a
small way. No reaction could be seen as he spoke to her... she just laid
there... still as death.*
-Lee-
::As it was just after breakfast and Lee could not standing
remaining back at the manor any longer. He sent word ahead to Lady Eirian
that he would be visiting her today, and with him with her leave he would be
bringing some gifts for her and the Princess Hope. As Adamar prepared their
horses, dividing the bags equally between the two mounts.Lee was just
finishing slipping his sword into place at his waist. The reverse bladed
kitana that had been an Gao family heirloom for generations. Shi o hakobu Seigi... He
checked himself. Feeling for the satchel secured in place just within his
upper most robe. That held the most important item within it from his Lord to
the Princess Hope. As he turned and moved outside to meet with Adamar the two of
them made for the Valley of Stars.:: -d-
-Kae/Pagan-
**Maahes had brought Kae to the healers and settled into a
room as several rushed about to tend her wounds and clean her injuries.
Stitching done, clean shift put on her they left her to rest. Kae had yet to
awaken again and that was not the best of signs of what was to come for the warrior
woman. Three days she had spent on the cliff wounded, tired and hungry and
yet revelations had come to her... a new way for the woman known to be as
stubborn as any man yet like any woman protected a heart more than capable of love
and mercy. Pagan and Phantom had been at her side sfter having been cared
for by the healers... Pagan decided to ask his brother in arms to ride for
RavensCrest and inform them what had taken place. Phantom agreed and with one
last glance at Kae he left with a heavy heart ... this may be the one time
Kae would not make it back to them and that would be a hell of a blow to the
men...and Skye. Once mounted he rode like the hounds of hell were after him...
not long into the ride he saw a small party of riders and recognized the
Arganian colors... leaned forward over his mounts neck and raced for them.**
-Lee-
::Lee and Adamar had spent the better part of the ride in
conversation over music. The two of them had become companions in wit if
nothing else. The man still did not grasp Lee's fascination with the reverse
bladed weapon he carried or the fact that he could weild it without the slightest
risk to himself. Yet anyone else Lee let swing the sword always seemed to
wind up biting themselves with the blade. His eyes caught sight of the ride
in distress first. He hard on the shapeless form. Seeing it for what it
was only after he and Adamar had helped to close the distance. Once near
enough to recognize Phantom, he grinned and raised his hand in a salutory
wave he had seen the other riders in their travels use. If Phantom was back... surely
Kae was as well.:: Brother!! ::Lee called to the man as he neared.:: What
news do you bring me of my Daimi? ::Seeing only him, Lees smile began to fade
as his mind jumped immediately to the darkest possible thoughts. of what
could have happened.:: -d-
-Kae/Pagan-
**Phantom saw Lee and Ademar and though he was glad to see
them it would not show in his eyes for there they would see nothing but
worry. Bringing his mount to a sharp halt as they met up he placed a fisted
hand over his heart in greeting " Brothers...." his words trailed off as he saw Lee
looking for Kae and then the question he really did not want to answer..."
There was a fight.... she was injured and spent three days wounded and alone
on a cliff..." he took a deep breath and swallowed the large lump that formed in
his throat " M'Lady s in the healing wards... it does not look good...she has
yet to wake again and that is cause to worry. She lost a lot of blood." there
it was all out except the parts regarding Marius and his disappearance that
could wait. Right now... KAe was the concern for him.**
-Lee-
::Lee's heart began to race as he spoke of an attack...
that in itself not too surprising. Her with her sight back, she could have
taken many, and surely left a pile of corpses in her wake. But... when he
spoke of her being alone for three days, injured... that in itself hit him hard, and he
had to look away from them. Without being there he had failed her. He had
broken the one promise he had made to her... to always be there when she
needed him. Looking back he nodded a bit.:: Thank you brother, please continue to
Ravencrest and inform the rest of her knights... ::Looking to Adamar.::
Please continue on to the Valley of Stars, inform the Lady Eirian of what has
happened to our Lady. Also give her my truest and most sincere apologies for
breaking our appointment. But my Lady needs me... ::He nodded his head to
each.:: Brothers... ::Bowing it slightly, waiting for both to give the affirm
he rode hard towards Turas Lan. Free of the extra baggage from the gifts for
Eirian and Hope, he could ride harder. Light as he was, he rode right against
the steed. His eyes ever forward, looking for the first signs of the Golden capital.
He had to hurry, cursing himself silently, softly
he spoke aloud.:: <wvs> Hold on Daimi.... Hold on.... -d-
-Kae/Pagan-
** Both Knight's listened and when he had finished speaking
bowing their heads in agreement to his words. Before leaving Phantom spoke
once more " Pagan is with her..." he said in a soft deep tone of voice. He
felt bad for Lee to come home to such news. As Lee took of riding hard so did
Phantom and Ademar on their rides. ~ In the healing wards~ Kae tossed and
turned but never opened her eyes as Pagan kept vigil over her. He prayed
silently to their Gods as well as those of the Christian's. His face showed his worry
and concern... and it grew worse with every time a healer came in to check
her... they would look at him and shake their head
nothing had changed she was wherever she was for the time and
all that could be done was to watch the rise and fall of her chest and hope
she had the strength to fight her way back.**
-Lee-
::The ride to Turas Lan was several good hours. But Lee
rode as hard as he could, and thankfully his mount was well rested. The
entire way he kept telling the steed.:: "Hurry please brother... Our Lady
needs us..." ::The horse doing as bade never gave up. Never slowed. Pushing ever on
towards the capital of their world. Finally though, even thankfully surely to
the horse, they had reached the capital, and where it was still a need to
have speed. For the safety of the citizens they could not tear through the
street. Still most made way immediately for the horse and rider. The Healing
Ward, he remembered it from his last time in Turas Lan. The city rivaled Kuto
in its grandeur, but today unlike times in the past he could not spend the time
enjoying its beauty. Finally reaching the healing wards, handing his mount
over to one of the attendants, it took only one asking for Kaelyn to be
guided. Finally the door to her room was thrown open and he moved in. Ignoring the
protests of those Healers, and servants of faith who did not know him.
Speaking that she was in condition for visitors and well wishers. Ignored...
till finally they bared him from reaching the bedside, and he was forced to
pleadingly look to Pagan for aid.:: -d-
-Kae/Pagan-
** Pagan sat eyes fixed on the form of his Queen and commander
when he turned at hearing the commotion and leapt from his chair with almost
a growl coming form his lips " LET ....HIM... IN!" he commanded after he had
seen the look in Lee's eyes the silent plead for his aid. The healers moved
and let him in as they looked at the giant man who had spoken so harshly to
them. Though they knew it was not really them but concern that had caused his
out burst. " She sleeps.... deeply." he said as he placed a hand on Lee's
shoulder and walked back towards the bed where Kae was lying. " I will leave
you to visit her. I will be right outside the door if you need me." Pagan
spoke softly pain laced his words as he dipped his head to Lee. Then he ushered all
but Lee from the room and softly closed the door behind him. Sweat had
started to form on her forehead... her left leg was left out of the covers so
it could be checked and her not be disturbed. The bandages had faint blood stains in
them though she had been stitched. Her right arm as well could be seen... the
bandages were clean... no red stains. Her golden brows were pulled together
as she reacted to the shouts... but still eyes remained closed.**
-Lee-
EyesoftheOrient: ::Lee moved as those who would do as he asked, did as Pagan
commanded. Stepping forward, feeling his brothers hand on his shoulder. A
sign of support... He nodded his head.:: <wvs> Thank you Brother... For
everything... ::Nothing else needed to be said between the two of them. He stepped
forward, and moved to Kae's beside. He could still hear the protests about
leaving Kae alone with a foreigner... especially an easterner. But none were
stupid enough to push their way past Pagan. Or attempt too. As the door
shut, Lee finally moved to sit beside Kae, kneeling upon the ground at her
side, he un strapped his sword and set it beside him. Taking Kae's hand he
spoke softly. Accented tones, well practiced English speaking out to her.:: Kaelyn....
my Daimi... I am here. ::Leaning forward he would place a soft kiss to her
lips, and then her forehead.:: Forgive me for not being there. -d-
-Kae/Pagan-
** Pagan gave all protesting a look that said if they did not
leave on their own he would physically remove them. Not wanting to anger the
large man they moved out with grumbles and protests that fell on deaf ears
as far as he was concerned. Her breathing was shallow and her chest rose and
fell softly telling all that she yet lived and was at least fighting in a
small way. No reaction could be seen as he spoke to her... she just laid
there... still as death.*