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Post by crystallinemermaid on Feb 6, 2006 17:18:43 GMT -5
um Aracto or Sariana can arrive at the land then we can fight or something? ......
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Post by Merstar on Feb 7, 2006 11:48:42 GMT -5
Uh... I dunno. whatever you want to do.
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Post by powerdroid on Feb 8, 2006 10:06:47 GMT -5
The clothing fluttered in the breeze. Sariana stared as all the garments as they dried in the tropical sun. She was fingering a particularly sharp knife, the blade glinting in the light.
To one side, Arcato was sharpening another weapon, this one a longer dagger. Beside him were a variety or arms, including a brace of pistols.
Sariana watched the clothes,as they appeared to be dancing. She pondered for a moment, then turned to Arcato.
"Are we evil?"
The rasping stopped for a mere moment, then continued. Arcato spoke.
"Well, what is evil? And more important, whose reference point are we using? Is the Evil Manta evil? Is Ursula evil? Is Morgana evil?
"Why should Triton rule, just because of his noble birth? At one point in his history, a family member was just a merfolk. All these sea people wanted to do was rule the kingdom. But since triton will not abdicate, a more foreceful approach must be taken.
"But since Triton is in charge, he decides that these sea people are evil and must be destroyed."
Arcato held up a wide short sword and showed it to Sariana. "I love the intricate metalworking on this blade. It shows the time and care of a master crafter."
Sairana stared at the blade. It was flat and plain."
"No, it just a piece of metal."
Arcato sighed. "I cannot believe what I'm am hearing. The scrolling, the etching, the designs. It's right there for you to see.
Sariana stared harder. She couldn't make herself see what wasn't there. "I don't see any thing!"
'Have you learned nothing? WHy am I wasting my time on you!"
Sariana became inflamed. " There is nothing htere. Nothing, nothing, nothing!"
Arcato rotated the blade. Sariana could now see the intricate design on the blade. It looked like a dragon, devouring its own tail.
Sariana gasped. "I see it. I do see it."
"See what? There is nothing to see. It's blank."
"Are you crazy? I can see....." Sariana stopped and thought for a moment. "Would you please hand that to he?"
Arcato gave her the weapon, hilt first. She looked closer at the blade, a design on one side and blank on rthe other.
"As you can see, Sariana, a lot of what you think or believe depends upon your perspective. Two can see the same thing, but not see the same thing. Who is to say that triton is not the evil one?"
Sariana was thinking hard. "So, if I stay true to what I know to be right..." She looked up to see Arcato, anxiously awaiting her answer. "...my perception is correct. But I must stay true."
Arcato clapped. "Very good. I couldn't be prouder if you were my own daughter. And speaking of which, we will certainly have to present ourselves as father and daughter to make this ruse work."
Sariana looked about. "So many weapons."
"These are trecherous times in which we live. To go out with no protection invites disaster."
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Post by crystallinemermaid on Feb 9, 2006 17:41:12 GMT -5
~~~
Ariana walked out of the cave with her hand still lingering over her heart. They decided to make the mirror and empty holder, the three of them would house the spirit of the mirror, its true power though none could ever access it for personal gain. Ariana let the wind brush through her strawberry locks, the curls twiling and dancing in the sweet kiss of the wind. She found that at this elevation it was quite a relaxing feeling. "My ladies, will it the mirror truely be safe up here?" she asked when the sisters joined her on their way down.
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Post by powerdroid on Feb 10, 2006 9:12:50 GMT -5
All was at the ready. Arcato looked at hisa young charge. "This is a big step we will be taking, to be human. Are you ready?"
"I am ready." Sariana tried to sound brave, but there was a quaver in her voice.
Arcato opened a tiny box and produced two crystal bottled, filled with a brownish liquid. He took one and gave the other to Sariana. "This is a potion that will turn us into humans. There are two drawbacks: first, it tasts nasty, but you must drink the entire bottle or it won't work."
She looked at the bottle. There wasn't that much in it, but if it was nasty to taste....
"Second, it lasts about a day. We have about two days to make this happen. Some much to do, so little time."
Sariana looked up at him. "I'll...I'll have legs?"
"Yes, that is why I chose this location, to allow privacy for the change and the putting on of the clothing."
"Then, let us be on our way." Sariana gurgled down the contents.
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Post by crystallinemermaid on Feb 14, 2006 12:14:26 GMT -5
~~~
Ariana stepped down from the mountains rocks after Ariel had made an easy landing on the platform below. And though the sisters were talking, Ariana found she was having a very hard time concentrating... What if Arcato was coming? What if he and her sister planned to fight to the death. Her fist clenched tightly, thinking on what might be before them... They were so far from the water too, and she desperatly needed a drink. Ariana's gaze slowly fluttered up towards hte glistening sea, glossamer strewn over to add to its sheen. But there was movement on the shore. A movement of a great deal of men, and the shimmering locks of Sariana gave away their identity. "Lady Ariel, Arcato is at the shore. He has come for the mirror, look!" she annouced, poitning ahead to the lapping waves.
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Post by Merstar on Feb 22, 2006 17:32:50 GMT -5
"What's that?" Sariana asked, pointing up towards the moutains, "Don't even bother answering, the hair gives it away. My twit of a sister is here and she has Lady Ariel and Lady Adrina with her. " Sariana looked up again. "Master, we have to move, now. they've spotted us!"
"Wait there, my little angelfish." cooed Arcato, sarcasticly, "we'll let them come to us."
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Post by powerdroid on Feb 24, 2006 9:19:02 GMT -5
"Come to us?" Sairana was stunned. Arcato dealt with stealth normally. "But this invites disaster. Our plans come to nothing!"
"If you notice, they come alone. No guards or protection. It's just going to be words, at the beginning." Arcato opened his coat to reveal the pistols, nestled in their hidden pockets.
"I assume you are equally armed." She nodded. "Remember, it is a last resort. We can be reasonable; however, I do espect you to counter anything your sister has to say."
Sariana rubber her hands together. "You can count on it!"
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Post by Merstar on Feb 24, 2006 12:14:47 GMT -5
.... back to me for a min......
We are going to use guns?
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Post by powerdroid on Feb 25, 2006 19:42:52 GMT -5
[This is artistic tension. Will A&S use them or won't they? If they do, that happens then? Will they get outfoxed? Will the guns not work? Let's just see where it goes, eh?]
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Post by Merstar on Feb 26, 2006 9:04:35 GMT -5
right ok.
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Post by crystallinemermaid on Mar 13, 2006 17:50:04 GMT -5
Adiana took a step back, worry filtering into her body like a run of water upon the shores. They had guns. She had little means of destroying a gun... at least by herself. In a flash her sapphire eyes turned to Ariel and Adrina, the color wide with anxiety. "What do we do my ladies?"
sorry i was sick for a while ^_^
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Post by Merstar on Mar 16, 2006 10:53:23 GMT -5
aw... hpe u feel better  |
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Post by powerdroid on Mar 20, 2006 9:50:36 GMT -5
"We should just let 'em have it now!" snarled Sariana, grasping her derringer though the pocket of her dress.
"One must never take an action from which there can be no retreat." Arcato watched as the figured held their positions. "Stealth is a better way to go. Destruction can come later. Still your hand and emotions."
Sariana held her hands together, and saw that the figures were still not moving.
"What are they thinking?" pondered Sariana.
"I'm sure your sisters has tipped them to our intentions and they are now debating whether or not to confront us or flee. If they flee, we must give chase. If they meet us...."
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Post by crystallinemermaid on Mar 23, 2006 18:03:41 GMT -5
"Run, Lady Ariel. Head down winds towards the oceans. You can take them by surprise, I will fight them head on." When they paused and turning back to her Ariana was quick to shake her head, waving her hand out so that the air itself helped them on their way. She had to do this for them. She could place the princess in danger, it would be very dishonorable.
Ariana ran down the paths and from her hands came a strong force of wind, a glisten of her golden magic that fluttered down and forced the siolders to be thrown back into the depths of the sea. "Leave here Acarto, leave sister. You cannot have the mirror, I won't allow you to ruin anyone elses lives!" She announced, standning at the edge of a rock as her hair and gown writhed in the dance of the winds.
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Post by LuKkYaQuAgIrL on Mar 26, 2006 22:31:25 GMT -5
Ariel confused decided to follow Ariana's orders. Ariel herself wanted to fight head on, but she knew that to do that would be wrong in so many ways, first it would dishonor Ariana, b/c she is the one taking the lead, it would be awful for the princess to butt in, then well ariel was the princess, Ariana was being the hero that was need, but then as Ariel was running away, she turned back to the sea, there was something that she could do. running she first went to a grotto that was half in the land and it met the sea, ariel kept something very important there. her father King Triton had made a special potion that could turn ariel back to a mermaid, then back to a human, but it only lasted about and hour. Ariel swallowed the sour water and jumped into the sea w/ her tail making a huge splash. she raced to atlantis to grab the royal army.
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Post by powerdroid on Apr 2, 2006 13:21:05 GMT -5
"Did I just see someone dive into the water?" asked Sariana.
"I think so. We are in a tight spot." Arcato thought for a moment. "We have two options. Cut and run or stay and fight."
"I want to stay and fight! We lose whatever advantage we have gained."
"Good, that's what I want to hear! Can they see us?" Arcato went to his pockets.
"Not yet," Sariana craned her neck. There appears to be a spot where they can."
"Let me know when they reach that spot." Arcato withdrew one pistol.
"I can see them. They are staring at us. What are we going to do?"
"We're going to lie down."
Sariana turned to see Arcato pointing the pistol at her. "No!"
A shot rang out.
On the hill, Ariana and Andrina saw Sariana fall, the sharp report reaching their ears.
"He shot her!" gasped Andrina. Ariana watched as Arcato bent over the fallen body of her sister, then ran off.
Despite the dress, Ariana practically flew down the hillside, Andrina in close pursuit. In the clearing lay her sister, motionless.
She ran to her and rolled her over, red oozing between her fingers.
"Oh, Sariana, what can I do?" as Ariana held her close. She looked down to see Sariana's eyes open with an evil look. A derringer jabbed into Ariana's ribs. "Remain calm," she sneered.
Arcato stepped out from a dense grove and put the other gun into Andrina's back. "Now that the advantage is ours, off to the castle."
"And if I refuse?" Andrina tried to be strong, but there was a waver in her voice.
"I don't wish to ruin such a beautiful dress. Do as we ask and we can all walk away from all this."
Sariana got to her feet. "It's amazing what a little berry juice can do."
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Post by powerdroid on Apr 12, 2006 8:09:00 GMT -5
"No, don't put your hands up. It's undignified," commented Arcato. "We're just one big happy family, out for a pleasant stroll." Arcato nudged Andrina to get her moving.
Ariana glared at her sister as she turned about as well. "You'll not get the mirror."
"My dear sister, not only will we get the mirror, you will personally hand it to me. Move!"
They began the long hike to the castle.
"Many have tried to possess and failed, you know," offered Andrina.
"Yes, I am fully familiar with their failures. Laurenthal the Proud made it tough for the rest of us when he lost numerous pieces in the abyss that bears his name," explained Arcato. "But with some planning and bravery, they were retrieved. You cannot escape the law of averages. Sooner or later, someone will succeed."
"And we are the sooner," chimed in Sariana.
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Post by Kusanagi on Apr 13, 2006 3:08:20 GMT -5
Let's do it. Meet me tomorrow at sunset at the Forbidden Cove. *swims off* Question! Why is it always Sunset? |
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Post by Merstar on Apr 24, 2006 6:57:45 GMT -5
Pass. but it sounds cool. right?
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