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Post by jyo on Jun 12, 2006 17:47:11 GMT -5
Jyo rose to his feet reading his hand on his blade's handle again. He wasn;t going to do anymore then get ready as Ziare seemed to have an amount of trust in this large bird that made him slightly more comfortable.
"Stay your hand Jyo. Instead be ready to do what you know you wish to do," Said Ember in a calm impassive tone. he already had a good idea of what was going on.
Jyo took his advice and then let go of the weapon and took his place by Ziare's side slightly behind her ready to support her.
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Post by Ziare on Jun 12, 2006 17:55:36 GMT -5
The great bird raised it's claw and pierced the bruise where Jyo had stabbed Ziare. Flame instantly ran through her body as she screamed trying to stay up. Blood ran down the front of her body. She had not pierced anything vital but it hurt. Flame ribbons flew around Ziare's body but did not burn her or anyone near her. She had felt a pain like this when her bond with Armenius had stengthened to the highest amount. The bird pulled his claw out of her chest and stood back letting Ziare fall into the arms of Jyo.
Do not heal her that is my job. But offer her the comfort she needs at this moment your voice alone can calm her as the effect takes place. The bird said to Jyo in his mind.
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Post by jyo on Jun 12, 2006 17:58:54 GMT -5
"Ziare!" Jyo yelled holing his love who was once more wounded. He was hunched over her protecivly not letting anything come to her again. Until the pheonix spoke. He gave a glare but he felt this things was speaking the truth. After all they would have not been put through all this just to have her killed. Jyo didn't move from Ziare though.
"Ziare love. Can you hear me? Come on say something." He said stroking her cheek gently with the bakc of his hand and holding her head against his chest after that.
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Post by Ziare on Jun 12, 2006 18:05:58 GMT -5
Her eyes were blank for some time before she heard Jyo's voice and felt his soft carress on her cheek. She came to gasping looking up.
"I'm all right just in pain." she said her jaws clenched in pain.
The great bird came over and looked at her chest. She shook her wing and a loose feather fell on the wound. It caught fire and burned into her skin covering the wound stopping the blood flow and adding a bright red feather shaped tatoo to the center of her chest. Her breathing became easier and she held onto Jyo.
"Kalladra." Ziare said looking at the great bird as she towered over them.
My partner in life as in all things, Ziare. You and I are now bonded a great bond similar to that of you and the dragon. I am your familiar I will never leave your side from this point forward. the bird turned to look at Jyo. You my son are who she trusted enough to bring with her and to stab her through to kill a danger knowing you would find a way to heal her. I will be able to speak with you when I please and you with me though unlike the girl here you will have to see me to speak with me.
The birds body seemed to shrink until she was as big as an eagle but was no less fierce looking than before. It seemed that she could change her size to make it easier for them to carry her and travel her and only in the full form when needed.
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Post by jyo on Jun 12, 2006 18:09:10 GMT -5
Jyo listend with rapt attention. He gave a smile seeing Ziare's wound was now heald. He wanted them to stay there while she heald. he looked at the pheonix. "So the test are over. We can let Ziare rest and recover now before we leave?" he asked. He wasn't going to let them go anywhere without Ziare healing and completely recovering. She had been through alot.
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Post by Ziare on Jun 12, 2006 18:13:13 GMT -5
Yes, the tests have ended she passed with flying colors and easily. She is strong and strong willed. I have chosen her and marked her for my own. She can rest here you have another day, the portal does not close til tomorrow evening. The bird explained.
Ziare looked over and pet the bird and it seemed to shiver under her touch but shiver in pleasure and Ziare felt a strange senstation in her chest when she touched her. She turned to Jyo and held herself tightly in his arms.
"I love you Jyo. Thank you for being here with me through this quest through this time." she said tears stinging her eyes at how much he loved her and how much she had put him through. Exhausted both physically and emotionally she began to cry hard sobs racking her body.
"So sorry Jyo..."
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Post by jyo on Jun 12, 2006 18:19:02 GMT -5
"You have no reason to apologize. I came here of my own will because I love you and wanted to help you best I could. You rest now. I'm going to get things set up for the night." He said and then once more kissed her forehead and then left her. Ember walked over to sit by her. "So frial in apearence and yet so strong in truth. You humans are truely interesting creatures" He said.
Jyo was soon done setting up the very same tent they had camped in a while back. He picked Ziare up and brought her inside setting her on the piled of blankets he had arranged to give her a very cushioned place to rest.
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Post by Ziare on Jun 12, 2006 18:32:34 GMT -5
Ziare felt Jyo pick her and up and soon placed her in soft bed like pile of blankets and this she watched in a daze still tired her eyes still leaking tears though she didn't cry.
Before Jyo could get up to leave her she took his hand and held it to her chest. She winced at first because of the pain but she kept it there.
"Don't leave me..." she swallowed hard "I need you."
The bird walked it to the tent and lay by Ziare's head hunkering down like it too was going to sleep. Ziare kept her eyes on Jyo however she wouldn't let go it was as if she was hanging on to him for dear life.
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Post by jyo on Jun 12, 2006 18:57:57 GMT -5
"Never love. I'll never leave you." he said gently kissed her and then sat crosslegged next to her and gently caressed her face wih one hand and used the pain supresssion spell with the other
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Post by Ziare on Jun 12, 2006 19:07:08 GMT -5
The bright colored pheonix by her head looked up at Jyo and spoke.
She will be all right though you might want to save your mana as that will do her no good. To be chosen by a pheonix is painful but that is part of the ordeal. She has passed the worst and will come out stronger in the end. The bird lay back down and closed it's eyes appearing to be asleep.
Ziare fell into a deep sleep her hand on top of Jyo's the one on her chest. Both of them rising and falling with her breathing. She was relaxed in her sleep and looked peaceful.
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Post by jyo on Jun 12, 2006 19:10:37 GMT -5
Jyo stopped the flow of his mana hoping his mere presence and touch could help. He didn't move his hand though. He watched Ziare sleep with affection clear in his eyes. he shed a small tear and wiped it away. They had gone through alot just now. Particularly Ziare. So much of her powers seemed to cause her pain while she recived them. "Why does it have to hurt her so?" he said aloud
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Post by Ziare on Jun 12, 2006 19:27:04 GMT -5
Kalladra looked up at his words and decided to answer him.
Because only one of true heart and strength should be the one with true power. She does not use her power without reason nor does she use it to benefit herself only others. Have you ever seen her use a summon to heal herself? No, she has that power and has used it on you but she will not use it on herself. She puts others before her. But a strong heart is not enough strong will is needed. These trials will only make her stronger and make your bond stronger.
The bird walked over and nuzzled Jyo's hand and Ziare smiled in her sleep as if she was touching him instead.
I can see into her heart now, the reason I pierced her there. Her mind is taken by the other entity, Armenius so I took her heart. But do not fret I only know what she feels do not feel it myself nor take her away from you. But I want to show you what her words cannot portray.
The small bird bit Jyo's hand but lightly causing little harm and as the blood came up Jyo would begin to see visions.
Visions of the first day she met Jyo and how her heart had fluttered at the kindness he had shown her. How she longed for that first kiss under the fireworks. It showed how her love grew and how he was constantly on her mind. How she knew she could count on him for anything and as a last gift as all the memories raced through Jyo's mind the bird let him feel her heart when she looked at him. It was almost painful the amount of love she felt just looking into his eyes.
The bird stepped back.
She feels bad having put you through this. It proves her worth as well. She does not care of the pain or how tired she is she is only worried about you and wanting to make sure you will not be upset with her for putting you through this. Her heart is as pure as they come, this is my chosen and I have chosen well.
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Post by jyo on Jun 12, 2006 19:31:31 GMT -5
The emotions hit Jyo almsot like a physical blow. He actually nearly fell back. "I know she puts other before her. And I know shes sorry for this. But I came because of the same reason. She comes before anything else in the world to me. Right or wrong. Even my own morals." He said stroking a bit of her hair from her face watching her recover. "But I could have killed her. If I haden't brought that vial she would have died" he said. He knew that would whiegh heavily on his mind for the rest of his life. The young woman he loved so much and wanted to keep safe. He had hurt her worse than anyone had so far.
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Post by Ziare on Jun 12, 2006 19:36:04 GMT -5
Kalladra laughed mentally and spoke once more while settling.
She wouldn't have died I have been watching since she came to the academy and have been following you since you came through the portal. Any real danger and I would have healed her though it meant the world to her you cared so much. I think you now realize how much she loves you.
The bird settled back down and looked asleep again. Ziare opened her eyes and sleepily looked over at Jyo her eyes only half open.
"Jyo..." she whispered clearly still half asleep. "My love..."
She fell back asleep again but grasped his hand a little tighter.
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Post by jyo on Jun 12, 2006 19:39:12 GMT -5
Jyo looked down as Zaire spoke. He caressed her face gently and gave her a small kiss. "Shsssh. We can talk when you're better. Sleep now. I'm right here." he said softly moving slightly and resting her head on his lap as he sat there.
Ember walked in and looked at the pheonix. It was clear his views were not the same as Jyo's But he still had something to say. "Such tests are harsh one ones so young. they are barely more than children right now you know." He said resting at Ziare's side.
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