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Post by douglas9465 on Oct 8, 2008 1:21:49 GMT -5
"Well we aren't new anymore Jen, we are friends now". Doug said, and Salgou replied, "That's right! And friends talk all the time!" " So no need to be shy around us anymore"
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Post by Caleb on Oct 8, 2008 1:32:03 GMT -5
"Me? I'm from Alabama, born and raised." he said. "I love to hang out in the woods and hunt, so it makes sense why Tzuna is my spirit.". He was scratching Tzuna's head absent mindly, "Well, what about you guys, why do you think your animals picked you?" Caleb asked. He wanted Mica to come back with Archer so everyone could talk, then he wanted to talk to Jen alone, but that would have to wait.
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Post by douglas9465 on Oct 8, 2008 1:34:11 GMT -5
"Well remarkeably I have always been fond of the cougar it has been my favorite animal since I was 3" Doug said. Salgou replied "Awwww, I'm flattered". "We picked eachother without even knowing it".
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Post by micaylah on Oct 8, 2008 1:36:29 GMT -5
Mica smiled at Archer as he withdrew his hand from her touch. “I am sorry. Come on, let’s go back inside. Perhaps one day you will trust me enough to let me call you Jason. I have always liked that name.” She turned and led back into the cave. She returned to her place next to Kyra. She smiled to the others softly. “I am sorry again. I think we are on new footing.” She looked to Archer and nodded softly.
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Post by firestar on Oct 8, 2008 1:36:38 GMT -5
"I don't know," said Jen, "Why did you pick me, Tyerra? Besides the fact that we look alike. Other than that, we are nothing alike."
"Because we have kindred hearts. We love everyone we meet and would do anything to help them." Jen thought of that, then decided that she agreed.
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Post by max452 on Oct 8, 2008 1:41:29 GMT -5
Archer nodded. "It's cool." He followed Mica back up. "Maybe..." He whispered and hiked back up; he was getting tired of going up and down the stupid hill. He entered the cave with Hermes following. They found a seat near the corner of the cave and sat down. Archer returned the nod with his own.
"So, what'da miss?" He asked, leaning back against the wall.
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Post by firestar on Oct 8, 2008 2:27:14 GMT -5
Jen noticed Archer and Mica coming back in the cave.
"Nothing much," she said, "We were just...uh..." Shyness overwhelmed her again.
"Discussing why we chose you," Tyerra finished for her.
"Yeah," Jen put in.
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Post by douglas9465 on Oct 8, 2008 11:20:59 GMT -5
Doug and Salgou sat quietly as Mica and Archer reentered into the cave. "It feels as if everything is ok now" Doug thought quietly to Salgou. "I don't know" Salgou replied "There is still something someone is hiding, I can feel it".
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Post by Caleb on Oct 8, 2008 12:43:51 GMT -5
"Well since we're all here now, lets discuss what we all know. Mica, for some reason, I think you know more about this place than any of the rest of us do, so would you mind explaining?" Caleb asked.
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Post by micaylah on Oct 8, 2008 13:01:47 GMT -5
Mica nodded to Caleb. She took a deep breath as she thought how best to describe that which she had been brought up in. She looked at Kyra as the great panther gave her a small nod. She rose and walked outside briefly to gather sticks and some stones. Making a rock circle, she placed the wood within its center and lit it with stone and flint. She began reciting words that made no sense to the others but she did it as she moved within the space of the cave. She sanctified the place of their gathering, guarding them from evil spirits. She returned to her place as the flames danced hypnotically on the wood. “To hear the tale, I will take you on a vision quest so that you may see for yourself and not just take my word. You will not be harmed, no matter what the visions show you. Know that you are safe within the cave. If any do not want to venture into the vision quest, leave now. Once the quest has begun, it cannot be stopped until it has reached its end.” She looked to the others as she took the small pouch from within her leather jacket. She held the powder within her hands but waited to hear if the group was ready to begin.
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Post by firestar on Oct 8, 2008 13:07:12 GMT -5
Jen watched warily as Mica gathered some sticks and rocks and did the rest of her stuff.
Tyerra, what should I do? she asked.
Stay. This will explain why you were chosen. Jen just continued to sit and watch.
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Post by douglas9465 on Oct 8, 2008 13:22:53 GMT -5
Doug and Salgou watched hypnotically as Mica gathered the sticks and stones curious as to what in the world she was going to do. "Salgou what is this" Doug asked worrily. "Don't worry, you are safe with me, soon you will understand everything". "Doug and I are ready" Salgou said. "Yea, lets do this" Doug replied.
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Post by micaylah on Oct 8, 2008 13:37:25 GMT -5
Mica nodded slowly to the group as she threw the powder onto the flames. The flames rose sharply, dancing in colorful forms in front of them. The forms began to take shape as Mica closed her eyes. When she opened them again they were white as newly fallen snow. She looked out across the flames as her voice took on a dreamy, soft quality.
“Back in the time before man, great spirits walked upon the earth. They lived in harmony for many centuries, content to share and love. As time passed, man came to be born into this world. Some of the spirits wanted to cut this new species down from their earth before man could pose a threat. Others sought to control and rule over man. Still others sought to live in peace and harmony with man, teaching him their ways and nurturing him to grow to the next level of ascension. A great war broke out upon our earth between two sides. Those who wanted to kill man and those who wanted to rule over him joined forces against those who sought to love and nurture man.
As the war raged, countless lives were lost and the side of good was slowly loosing to the side of evil. Gathering their strength, those spirits on the side of good cast a spell. They bound all of the spirits to man in hopes that by doing so they could save his life. As the battle raged the two sides fought. Some sought to wield power and gain control over other men so they bonded to their spirits in unnatural and evil ways. Others fought against them in the ways of the light and good. As the battle reached is most bloody days, a great spirit arose. No longer able to bear the atrocities of war, this great spirit, the original creator of all, cast the animal spirits from man to the spirit world. Man was to be bound to his physical world without his spirit guide until such time as he would prove worthy of such a gift.
The animal spirits continued to fight within the spirit world until they found a man worthy of their power and picked them. This process could take centuries as the bond was very precise and though the spirits were free from the ravages of time, man was not. Some of the spirit animals had to wait through many lifetimes before they found their man. Others found them quickly. The evil spirits found them more quickly than did those of good because for many centuries, man was ruled by blood and sword.
My people have always been close to the animal spirits that guided them. Their religion steeped in the magic of the old ways, all but forgotten to man. A great prophecy was told by one of our ancients.”
Her voice changed again, sounding as ancient as the cave in which they sat. “In the time of great need, a few will be called and answering the call, marked by their spirit animals. They shall have the ability to travel between both worlds unhindered. Their bond will be strong, innately born within them. They will join forces to dispel the evil and bring peace to both worlds but their cost will be great!” Mica lowered her head, her breathing heavy as the vision quest released its hold on her. Sweat dripped from her brow as the heat in the cave was stifling. As she raised her eyes to look at the others, her eyes changed from white back to their brilliant blue. As they did, the fire died. Mica looked to Kyra as the great panther came close to her and licked her cheek. Mica patted her head and waited for the others to speak.
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Post by douglas9465 on Oct 8, 2008 13:43:50 GMT -5
Doug and Salgou listened contently to what Mica was saying through the dancing flames, when she finally finished Doug said "Wow, that explains a whole lot" "So it is up to us to fight off these evil ones and restore peace to both worlds?". "Yes Doug" Salgou replied. "Geez, that's intense, ok then, where do we start?"
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Post by Caleb on Oct 8, 2008 14:12:05 GMT -5
"Thank you Mica, now go sit and rest. I have some water here, if you want it." Caleb said. "Well now that we know, are there more coming, that's the biggest question." he said, addressing the animals.
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