the Discovery

The only thing odd about his outfit was the long red hair he had to tuck underneath the bear mask so the savages didn’t become suspicious. Stitch sure had done a good job brewing up this tribal paint from the berry he found just a week or two prior. “What an interesting species indeed” he said as he copied down some more notes in a blue book he had been keeping with him.

There was a slight sound coming from a clump of reeds about five hundred yards away from him. Intently watching the clump he saw his old friend Sylvan, a ranger by trade run without being noticed to a clump right next to him. “Psssst Animal…. Animal”, he said trying not to be heard by the savages.

“Ahoy Syl, what brings you this far and to do so in such a dangerous way?”

“I bear important as well as sad news.”, he said this time a bit more quiet as one of the Shaman’s walked a bit closer to where they were standing. “What is it friend?”, I said with a bit of hesitancy. No one would come this far if it hadn’t been quite important.

“Roku sends word to you.” Animal stopped his observance suddenly, “What tiding does he bear?”, but he knew that answer already. “She is not well milord, Roku fears the worst for her as has told the Sisterhood they would know what to do. So far they have done nothing but propose to bring her back to the sanctuary.”

Animal grunted a bit, “Tis ok, they have her best interest at heart but know not what is happening to her. I suppose my extremely long absence doesn’t help the matters but I imagine that is why Roku has gone through so much trouble to send you. I shall handle it within a week, once my study is completed. She can survive that long, aye?”

Sylvan could only look down and not answer. “Syl, what is it? What has happened? What of the important news?”

“They have done something else milord. It has to do with Sarina, they have done something horrible.” Animal looked curious at his old friend, not quite sure what to make of it. “What is it, what has happened? She is still stuck in the void, aye? I suppose I have been lax in that one also, there was quite a simple solution to the problem really.”

“They were befriended milord, by someone posing as a wisely sage”, this caused Animal to look close. “What was his name, what have they done?” This time Sylvan’s face turned a ghostly white knowing the answer would bring a ghostly white to his friend. “It was Leopold milord, he befriended the sisters and brothers.”

The sound of that name brought a sudden chill down Animal’s spine. He hadn’t seen that low life in quite some time. The master of disguise and trickery he was, perhaps he wouldn’t have even known if he has seen him since. Not since he was a young child and in the grasps of his former master had he laid eyes on him. Animal didn’t know if he should continue his questioning or not. So instead Sylvan finally spoke, “They released him from the void milord, where he has languished for months.”

“THEY DID WHAT !?!?”, Animal screamed almost at the top of his lungs. Several of the savages looked over in his direction and looked puzzled by the sudden outburst but continued on their business. “How on earth did anyone find out he really hadn’t been truly killed?” This was a secret Animal kept from that fateful day on top of the tower in Relvinian’s maze. One of the Books of Sin given to him was a forgery and the Book of Wrong was taken by one of the witness’ prior to its destruction.

Kelrot was not truly gone he knew because of this. When the final blow from Avalon’s sword struck him down it did successfully kill him, but did not permanently destroy him. “Oh, this is bad, this is definitely bad considering the news Roku has brought to me. Time is of the essence Sylvan, it is time to force forth the prophecy, before the sisterhood does irreparable damage.”

Veil (7/15/01 5:08:24 pm) Re: The discovery...

Tired,, she was so tired. Even thinking exhausted her. Guilt weighed her down like a ships anchor.

Mistakes had been made and she was the cause. Secrets hidden from the others, so they would not worry.

Every time she checked Bella's thread it was weaker, and her message to Roku went unanswered.


	Animal of SIM (7/15/01 1:36:47 pm) The discovery... The only thing odd about his outfit was the long red hair he had to tuck underneath the bear mask so the savages didn’t become suspicious. Stitch sure had done a good job brewing up this tribal paint from the berry he found just a week or two prior. “What an interesting species indeed” he said as he copied down some more notes in a blue book he had been keeping with him. There was a slight sound coming from a clump of reeds about five hundred yards away from him. Intently watching the clump he saw his old friend Sylvan, a ranger by trade run without being noticed to a clump right next to him. “Psssst Animal…. Animal”, he said trying not to be heard by the savages. “Ahoy Syl, what brings you this far and to do so in such a dangerous way?” “I bear important as well as sad news.”, he said this time a bit more quiet as one of the Shaman’s walked a bit closer to where they were standing. “What is it friend?”, I said with a bit of hesitancy. No one would come this far if it hadn’t been quite important. “Roku sends word to you.” Animal stopped his observance suddenly, “What tiding does he bear?”, but he knew that answer already. “She is not well milord, Roku fears the worst for her as has told the Sisterhood they would know what to do. So far they have done nothing but propose to bring her back to the sanctuary.” Animal grunted a bit, “Tis ok, they have her best interest at heart but know not what is happening to her. I suppose my extremely long absence doesn’t help the matters but I imagine that is why Roku has gone through so much trouble to send you. I shall handle it within a week, once my study is completed. She can survive that long, aye?” Sylvan could only look down and not answer. “Syl, what is it? What has happened? What of the important news?” “They have done something else milord. It has to do with Sarina, they have done something horrible.” Animal looked curious at his old friend, not quite sure what to make of it. “What is it, what has happened? She is still stuck in the void, aye? I suppose I have been lax in that one also, there was quite a simple solution to the problem really.” “They were befriended milord, by someone posing as a wisely sage”, this caused Animal to look close. “What was his name, what have they done?” This time Sylvan’s face turned a ghostly white knowing the answer would bring a ghostly white to his friend. “It was Leopold milord, he befriended the sisters and brothers.” The sound of that name brought a sudden chill down Animal’s spine. He hadn’t seen that low life in quite some time. The master of disguise and trickery he was, perhaps he wouldn’t have even known if he has seen him since. Not since he was a young child and in the grasps of his former master had he laid eyes on him. Animal didn’t know if he should continue his questioning or not. So instead Sylvan finally spoke, “They released him from the void milord, where he has languished for months.” “THEY DID WHAT !?!?”, Animal screamed almost at the top of his lungs. Several of the savages looked over in his direction and looked puzzled by the sudden outburst but continued on their business. “How on earth did anyone find out he really hadn’t been truly killed?” This was a secret Animal kept from that fateful day on top of the tower in Relvinian’s maze. One of the Books of Sin given to him was a forgery and the Book of Wrong was taken by one of the witness’ prior to its destruction. Kelrot was not truly gone he knew because of this. When the final blow from Avalon’s sword struck him down it did successfully kill him, but did not permanently destroy him. “Oh, this is bad, this is definitely bad considering the news Roku has brought to me. Time is of the essence Sylvan, it is time to force forth the prophecy, before the sisterhood does irreparable damage.” Veil (7/15/01 5:08:24 pm) Re: The discovery... Tired,, she was so tired. Even thinking exhausted her. Guilt weighed her down like a ships anchor. Mistakes had been made and she was the cause. Secrets hidden from the others, so they would not worry. Every time she checked Bella's thread it was weaker, and her message to Roku went unanswered. Once again she checked the message place for an answer from the protectorate about Mother BellaDonna... nothing,, Oh Maiden, where have you taken them all to?" she whispered softly as once again the fog settled over her mind.
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