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<Azuro> so death would have been better?
<Vassago> Well there is pleasure in death but this this is just painful
<Azuro> wha
<Vassago> oh yeah Althenists aren't into masochism, you wouldn't understand
<Raena> Of course not... :(
<Azuro> oh k
<Vassago> I can't believe I'm stuck with you
<Azuro> Well you aren't a joy yourself
<Azuro> But at least we can use you
<Vassago> Oh! how so???
* Raena fixes her robes. "The will of the Goddess can be very strange... first me 
ending up here, and you being with us... maybe there's a greater purpose..""
<Aki> Yeah... so her purpose is for Drake to be a vamp, right?
* Vassago snickers
<Vassago> the goddess
* Aki kicks Vassago
<Vassago> Aki do not start with me
<Raena> I .. well.. 
<Vassago> I am with you not out of support for the goddess
<Aki> You don't start with all the scoffing crap, then.
<Vassago> just vengenance
<Raena> I don't think she would want anybody being such a creature.. it's inhuman.. :(
* Aki forces a smile to Raena
<Aki> It's okay, I was just trying to lighten the mood, ya know?
<Vassago> Raena at your little school did they ever tell you what 
Althena did to the Vile tribe
* Aki rolls her eyes
<Aki> Here it goes
<Raena> Well, yes...
<Raena> They were banished to the desolate Frontier..
<Aki> Vassago, leave'er alone, already!
<Vassago> Really now she wouldn't do anything inhuman you say
<Azuro> Vassago stop it
* Raena shakes her head. "I.. I mean.. I'm sure she had a reason.. she didn't 
destroy them outright.."
<Vassago> Why should I! She condemned a race based on there majority
<Vassago> or was the reason that she feared their power
<Aki> And what about everything Zophar's done?
<Aki> That wasn't inhuman?
* Aki looks pointedly at Vassago
<Vassago> Yes that was it she was afraid of them because they were much more powerful than 
her....humans...and her saducans
<Vassago> of course they couldn't have made that more clear with what they tried
to do to the Shaite
<Azuro> The Shaite have been gone for a long time
<Vassago> oh really
<Azuro> Yea the Vile tribe killed them!
<Vassago> How do you know they can shift to different forms maybe they just 
disguised themselves as humans
<Raena> I thought it was because The Vile Tribe wanted to be more powerful than her and started 
making wars against them?
<Raena> That's what they told me..
<Vassago> No, Raena the Vile Tribe were Zophars foresaken children. When Althena brought her
races from the blue star she forced the long suffering forgotten children of Zophar out.
* Aki blinks
<Azuro> Althena has not sensed there prescence in many ages
* Raena sits on a log looking confused.
<Vassago> Well that I can't explain
* Aki sits by Raena and pats her back
* Vassago runs his hand backwards through his jet black hair
<Raena> I can't apologize for the Goddess.. but I'm sorry if she hurt you Vassago..
<Vassago> Maybe their shifting powers are more powerful than you thought
<Vassago> She Did not hurt me
<Vassago> She hurt mye lord and the ones I serve The ones I must protect
* Aki looks like she really wants to say something to that
* Aki bites her toungue
<Vassago> She has brought self righteousness and hypocrisy to these lands
<Vassago> She has not done a thing to me her servants have
<Vassago> I judge her based on her creations, yet no that i am excommunicated and 
foresaken I can't help it
<Vassago> So I guess just sit back and enjoy the ride
* Raena sighs.
<Raena> But we shouldn't just sit by and do nothing.. look what happened to me when I did that
<Aki> Vassago, you're a very depressing person, ya know that?
* Aki hugs Raena
<Aki> It's okay
* Raena hugs Aki, and sniffle a little.
<Aki> You were smart to hide.
<Aki> You probly just would've gotten hurt if you hadn't.
<Vassago> Sorry Brittany I didn't really get presents on Althena's eve
<Aki> Vassago, just shut up, you're confusing Raena.
* Vassago frowns
<Aki> Do ya want her to cry and know it's your fault?
<Vassago> Not my intent I just want her to notice that her sweet pure Althena isn't as pure 
and honest as she seems
<Aki> Vassago, now'd be a good time to shove it.
<Vassago> For what
* Raena stands up. "Vassago.. I think the Goddess is more human than Zophar is.. 
she's made mistakes like we do"
<Raena> Maybe she feels very guilty, but Zophar wouldn't even give anyone the chance to change..
<Vassago> Zophar cast me down to this wretched plane that is his one fatal mistake
<Raena> He kicked you out, right? :(
* Vassago sneers
<Vassago> Yes
* Vassago smiles
* Aki jumps up from the log and pats Vassago on the head
<Aki> That's a good boy! Smile!
<Raena> Because you messed up once? Althena would always give you a chance for yourself..
<Vassago> Can't wait to see the look on his face when he loses his kingdom to me
<Azuro> Brother??
<Vassago> what
<Azuro> how is it that with no aura you are able to stay in human form constantly
<Vassago> hmm
<Vassago> Never thought about it maybe I'm just stronger than you
<Azuro> perhaps
* Azuro frowns
<Vassago> At any rate I feel as though I could stay in this form forever
* Raena shuts up. "Maybe I shouldn't say anything.. I'm not helping any.." :/
<Aki> Raena, stand up for yourself! He's the one that's wrong, anyway!
<Vassago> I am sorry to make you sad Raena I just must speak the truth as I see it
<Vassago> Oh by the way
<Azuro> what?
<Raena> It's not..not you. I'm sure you have reasons for what you say.. ^^
<Vassago> I thought you were going to go to Vane to kill the general
<Vassago> Raena my reason is that they are the truth
<Azuro> Ryban??
<Aki> Half truths if you ask me.
<Vassago> Yes You do know he has Nall's aura
<Vassago> No one asked you Brittany
<Raena> Nall.. :(
<Aki> Well, Vassago, it's called speaking my mind.
<Azuro> The white aura it is this close
<Vassago> Yes yes it is
<Vassago> tommorow then
<Aki> We have to wait again!?
<Aki> argh... Vassago, this is your fault.
<Vassago> Yes sure I made them double security at nights in case of a raid
<Aki> I meant it's your fault for holding us back.
<Raena> Double security? I don't think that sounds reassuring..
<Vassago> Only at nights no one would be stupid enough to attack in daylight
<Vassago> Do you think evil chose nighttime just cause it was dark
<Azuro> Tommorow we enter Vane then
<Aki> Yes!
<Raena> Well no... ^^
<Azuro> what Raena
<Aki> I'm so stressed out.. a fight'll help sooo much! ^^
<Raena> I guess we don't have a chocie.. but the thought of Vane being overwhlemed by Zophar.. 
where is it safe anymore.. -_-
* Aki nods
<Vassago> Raena don't crack on me but the answer is nowhere
<Alysa> Yeah we need to get to Vane, you said you would help me avenge my father's death..
<Aki> We'll help, Alysa
<Raena> Then.. I guess we have make it that way?
<Aki> Right!
* Azuro looks at I know it's early but I am going to sleep
* Azuro looks at everyone "I know it's early but I am going to sleep"
<Alysa> sounds good to me
<Vassago> Good night then
* Alysa yawns
<Raena> I suppose sleep is best..
<Vassago> It's 8pm for darkness sake
<Aki> I dunno if I'm gonna be able to sleep..
* Aki frowns
* Raena sits down on the ground near a tree and leans back, closing her eyes. "But I'm not 
all that tired.."
<Vassago> I'm staying up
<Aki> I guess I will too. I'm not tired just yet...
<Vassago> you know when I was a kid I used to volunteer out in the frontier
<Vassago> well actually It was mandatory
<Aki> The frontier?
<Aki> Hmn.. Vassago as a kid... 
* Aki thinks real hard
<Aki> Nope, can't picture it.
<Vassago> Yes 30 or so years ago
<Aki> 30 o_o;
<Vassago> and can you believe i only look 17
<Raena> 3...30? *opens eyes*
<Aki> Whoa, you're really old o_o;
<Vassago> I saw first hand there
<Vassago> suffering
<Vassago> The bad part was they just couldn't enjoy the pain
<Vassago> not in there nature i guess
<Aki> I think that might be a good thing, Vassago..
<Vassago> Aki, I will live till your grandchildren are long dead memories
<Raena> Pain's usually the way nature tells us we're hurting.. so we can change it..
<Vassago> Pain is very misused for you mortals
<Vassago> oh well tommorow the first step in my Vengenance
* Vassago is actually tiring
* Aki yawns
<Raena> I don't want vengence.. I just want my friends back.. -_-
<Vassago> What is this feeling
<Aki> What feeling?
<Vassago> I am woosy
* Vassago yawns
<Aki> Your eyelids feel kinda heavy?
<Vassago> yes brit
<Vassago> My eyes hurt
<Aki> awwww, how cute
<Aki> Vassy's sleepy ;p
* Aki gives Vassago her most annoying smile
<Vassago> sleep??
<Aki> Yes, sleep
<Raena> Mm... maybe I'm more.. tired than I thought.. *starts snorng a little*
* Raena nods off.
<Vassago> What an odd concept
<Aki> Not really
<Vassago> I have never slept
<Aki> Never?
<Aki> At all?
<Vassago> Not required I have always had my Aura
<Aki> Oh.
<Aki> Well, now you'll probly have to.
<Aki> If you don't sleep, it's not good for you.
* Vassago trips and and begins snoring
<Aki> o_o;
* Aki shrugs
<Aki> Might as well go to sleep too i guess...
* Aki goes to bed
* Alysa had fallen asleep sitting up against a tree
* Raena is sleeping similarly to Alysa, but slides off onto the ground.. ^^
* Aki is already on the ground ;p
* Azuro has an odd dream in which he sees various images of Vassago being trained on how to be a dragon. Sees Vassago's earlier years exactly as described
|morning|
* Alysa yawns and stretches
* Aki yawns and stretches her back, then cracks her neck
<Alysa> Morning already?
<Vassago> That was wonderful
<Aki> Yep. It usually is.
* Aki sits up
<Vassago> I had this dream about these 3 female bath attend....... nevermind
<Aki> O_O;
* Vassago stands up
<Aki> Vassago, you pervert! ¬¬
* Aki throws a rock at him
<Vassago> What
<Alysa> It was his first time, give him a break
<Vassago> I just watched
<Aki> -_-;;
<Aki> Well you don't have to tell us about it!
* Alysa smiles "dreaming is wonderful isn't it?"
* Raena is still sleeping.
<Aki> I had a nice dream, too ^^
<Alysa> yeah sometimes you should keep it to yourself
<Raena> Mmm.. cold..
<Azuro> Well not as bad as Drakes Dreams
<Aki> Drake's dreams?
<Aki> What do you mean?
<Azuro> Vass's were pretty tame
<Azuro> compared to drakes
<Aki> Az.. what are you getting at >_<
* Raena blinks her eyes a few times in the sunlight. "Oh..."
<Azuro> well Aki Leather straps and crisco
<Aki> O_O;
* Aki turns bright red
<Aki> Uhmn....
<Azuro> and oddly enough a womans bobsled team
<Aki> What ¬¬
<Vassago> ooh interesting
<Aki> He was dreaming about other girls!?
* Aki clenches her fists and gets that 'I'm going to rip out someone's liver' look
<Azuro> actually it was you and the bobsl... nevermind
* Raena rubs her eyes, and gets up. "I.. is everyone awake already? I must have been very sleepy.."
<Aki> What Az ¬¬
<Aki> We haven't been up long.
* Vassago sees a note
<Vassago> Everyone
<Alysa> Morning Raena
<Aki> Hrmn?
<Vassago> listen to this: Zepp is no my prisoner 10,000S for his safe return -Jarek-
<Aki> What!?
<Aki> See!? See!?
<Aki> What'd I tell you about trusting an assassain!?
* Vassago hands the note to aki
<Aki> We should've hired a ninja!
* Aki grumbles
<Azuro> hmm well Nall's aura awaits
<Raena> Oh no.. Jarek was an assassain?
<Aki> Yep. That's what he was.
<Vassago> All work with you
<Aki> Dishonerable little...
<Azuro> and vassago
<Vassago> Let's go
<Raena> Maybe we could talk to him... maybe Zophar's threatening his life.. :(
<Raena> And that's why he's doing it..
<Vassago> here is my plan let me lead through if I have trouble burst in and help
<Aki> So you get first action ¬¬
<Vassago> Or maybe Jarek is a petty thief who just made a fatal error
<Azuro> how so?
<Vassago> Well I am pretty sure Zepplin's magic could take him no problem
<Azuro> point made
<Aki> Oh..
<Aki> so you're saying he's lying?
<Aki> And Zepp's just kind of... off somewhere?
* Vassago begins running up the stairs
<Aki> urk..
* Aki shrugs and follows him
<Azuro> No he is saying Zepp will be able to escape
<Aki> Ah.
* Aki nods
|an hour later|
<Vassago> Come on almost there keep up
<Aki> I am keeping up!
* Azuro pants
<Aki> ...mostly
* Raena tries to keep the pace..
* Aki keeps running about a foot behind Vassago
<Aki> ...stupid *mutter* ...arrogant...
<Vassago> c'mon aki I am jogging
<Aki> Shut up!
* Aki grumbles
* Aki starts to run faster
* Vassago starts jogging up the steps backward
<Vassago> You still can't pass
<Aki> Arrogant little show off!
* Vassago cackles gleefully
* Aki goes faster
<Raena> I..I'm trying.. please don't go too far..
* Raena holds her robes up, running as quick as she can.
<Aki> I'm... just making sure i don't leave Raena behind!
* Aki slows down a little
|Vassago arrives in Vane a flight of steps above the rest|
* Aki clears the last step
* Aki glares at Vassago
<Vassago> Well took you awhile
<Aki> You're so arrogant.
<Aki> And you made Raena get all worn out.
* Alysa gets there a sec later
<Vassago> just then a soldier comes up throught the nearby elevator
* Raena is panting. "I'm.. not the best.. for physical.. exertion.. s-sorry.." ^^
* Alysa hugs Raena
<Alysa> s'ok :)
* Vassago creates a ball of black energy forms on his hand
* Aki pats Raena on the back
<Aki> It's alright
* Raena looks at where the soldier is..
* Vassago shoots the energy at the guard
|The guard is dead|
<Raena> Oh no.. that must mean they know we're here..
<Vassago> No Vane is a military base now
<Aki> Hmph.
<Vassago> How do you best stop an army
<Vassago> anyone???
<Vassago> anyone know
<Aki> Uhm...
<Aki> Sneak up on them?
* Raena sighs. "That's even more frightening a though.. what would the Ausa ancestors say.."
<Azuro> kill the general
<Vassago> Yes Az
<Aki> Well, that too, but wouldn't he have some of the army with him?
<Vassago> Raena why not ask James he is an Ausa
<Vassago> Aki I never said it would be easy for you
<Aki> I didn't say it was gonna be hard!
* Vassago puts a ring on his finger
<Aki> Piece of cake.
<Vassago> Stay here
* Vassago disperses
<Raena> James.. I hope you're family is safe.. :/
* Vassago returns holding Ryban
<Ryban> So Zophar finally caught up with me
<Azuro> No not Zophar
* Aki blinks a few times
<Vassago> Actually
<Vassago> Yes Ryban, yes he has
<Azuro> huh
* Aki looks at Vassago
<Vassago> You helped me find our betrayer
<Aki> What are you talking about?
<Vassago> He was going to give the power we gave him back to Nall
<Azuro> But Ryban was evil
<Vassago> Exactly was evil like I am
<Vassago> He became good
<Vassago> A bad choice on his part
<Aki> He... became good?
<Raena> Maybe there is hope then..
* Aki looks at him
<Aki> Now I'm gonna feel guilty about killing him.
* Vassago plunges a clawed hand into Ryban's chest
<Vassago> I am enjoying it
* Aki winces
<Aki> Vassago!
<Aki> Why'd you do that!?
<Raena> Vassago.. you're going to..? o_o
<Azuro> Aki you have realized we are being double crossed
* Aki looks at Az
<Vassago> Again Azuro is the only one who understands
|Drake appears|
* Aki looks up
<Vassago> About the Shaite....
* Raena clasps onto her staff.
<Vassago> Some rebelled to the Vile Tribe
<Vassago> This is Amiya her ancestors were some such Shaite
* Drake morphs into a beautiful woman with long red hair
* Aki looks slightly disturbed
<Amiya> Hello
<Azuro> So then where is Drake
* Raena takes a couple steps back, looking between this Amiya person and Vassago.
<Vassago> Something you will have to piece together
<Azuro> I scanned your mind though Zophar cast you out
<Vassago> planted memory, not real
|Amiya leaves|
<Raena> Drake.. wasn't real?
<Vassago> ZOPHAR!!!
<Aki> I'm so confused....
* Vassago stops his call
* Raena gives Aki a look that she feels likewise..
* Aki looks at Raena and frowns
<Aki> Az, can you explain this?
<Vassago> Amiya is a half breed shis a a mix of Shaite and Vile we had her assume the 
role of Drake so you would trust me
<Aki> Oh.
<Aki> Okay, I get it, so Vassago's betraying us now, and Drake's not really a vampire?
<Vassago> Drake Is detained in a correctional facility closer than you think
<Vassago> No but Amiya is
<Vassago> And you never know when she may strike
<Aki> Waitaminute, Vassago, you're betraying us!?
<Vassago> How quick you aren't
<Aki> Urk... and I was starting to like you, too
* Vassago pulls apart Rybans heart and pulls out a small crystal
<Azuro> I CAN'T BELIEVE I FELL FOR THIS!!!
<Vassago> neither can I
* Aki pulls out her sword
<Raena> W-what..
<Vassago> Zophar!
* Alysa uncoils her whip from around her arm
<Zophar> Very good vassgo
* Raena tries going to Ryban.
|The Aura disapears|
<Vassago> I am ready to return
<Zophar> Hardly not
<Vassago> wha..
<Raena> Vassago.. I told you...
<Vassago> but I am the black dragon
* Raena shakes her head sadly..
<Zophar> No you aren't
* Vassago squints contemplatively
<Vassago> yes i am
<Zophar> like Amiya you are a half breed half Vile half Dragon
<Vassago> no I am not
* Raena looks around for the source of Zophar's voice.. a small bunch of light building 
in her hands..
<Vassago> explain how I and Azuro are the same age
<Vassago> she is my sister
<Zophar> No Vassago, Latecia is her sister the real black dragon
<Vassago> Latecia is a servant
<Zophar> She was pretending to be one
<Raena> Zophar.. you're merciles.. you used him like everybody.. :(
<Aki> Vassago...
<Zophar> Face it Vassago you were "scammed"
<Aki> I have to admit, I'm enjoying this.
* Vassago shut up!
* Aki leans on her sword
<Raena> Althena shouldn't even let you exist..
<Zophar> I can't believe you actually tried to teach these sheep
|Zophar shows vassago his birth|
<Vassago> no
<Vassago> my mother was of the vile tribe
<Vassago> she was raped by the black dragon
<Vassago> she had him killed
<Vassago> I was born and the took me and raised me as the dragon to protect Latecia's aura
<Vassago> no
<Zophar> Your purpose is now served
<Aki> Well, Vassy, I bet you're kickin' yourself now, huh?
<Zophar> good bye vassago
<Raena> o_o
<Vassago> Well this is crap
<Vassago> hmm
<Raena> Zophar...
<Vassago> Drake is in the basement of the magic guild
* Raena is holding a ball of light still..
<Vassago> he is gone raena if he was even here
* Vassago thinks
* Aki smirks at Vassago
<Vassago> That's it!!!!
<Raena> I know.. but.. I should've..
* Vassago laughs
* Raena dispels the magic.
<Vassago> ha ha ha ha
<Vassago> ha ha ha ha ha of course
* Aki raises an eyebrow
<Vassago> Ghaleon did it why don't I
<Raena> What.. Ghaleon..
<Vassago> Of course so obvious
* Aki glances at Az
<Azuro> eep
<Aki> Az...?
<Azuro> not that, Ghaleon was a man long ago who used the vile tribe.
<Aki> Vassago, what are you talking about?
<Azuro> The vile tribe
<Vassago> They are my people I will take them below to the heavens and cast Zophar out
<Vassago> Amiya!
|Amiya appears|
<Amiya> Yes Vassy?
<Raena> Against Zophar...
<Vassago> You serve me, correct?
* Raena considers.
<Amiya> Yes 
<Vassago> Zophar is now our first priority He can't strike me down yet his power is still low
<Vassago> But am I strong enough to get him?
<Raena> L-Low?
<Vassago> yes
* Raena composes herself. "I'm sorry .. please go on.."
<Vassago> A dragonmaster and the girl of the blue star damaged him quite horridly
* Aki looks anxious
<Vassago> Well bye all, don't come after me
<Raena> Of course...
* Amiya leans on vassago
<Raena> You're going alone?
<Vassago> I have the vile tribe now
<Vassago> Zophar is relying on his dragons now
<Vassago> he is low
<Raena> But.. that's still very hard...
<Vassago> Thank the night, for the Shaite are undetectable and unpredictable 
maybe I can crack a deal with Reldayne or Latecia although could see why she 
would be mad at me
<Vassago> oh well
<Raena> I suppose if you're going to go against him one way or another, we're 
still friends then...
<Vassago> Hardly, It's been real
<Vassago> Oh and Drake is really gonna want some food
* Aki glances at Raena
<Vassago> bye all it's been swell
<Aki> Too bad we can't say the same.
|Vassago and Amiya leave|
* Raena stops before she says anything more. "Goodbye Vassago..." :/
<Azuro> hmm
* Aki puts an arm over Raena's shoulders
<Aki> We're better of without the jerk.
<Aki> So, Az, can we go get Drake now?
<Raena> I just feel bbd for him.. I tried to tell him Zophar would..
<Azuro> Well anyway Drake is in the basement of the magic guild like Vassago said
<Azuro> tell him what Raena?
<Raena> But it doesn't amke any difference now.. let's help find the REAL Drake.. :)
* Aki nods
|they enter the basement|
* Aki looks around
* Drake moans
* Raena nods to Aki. "I meant before.. That Zophar doesn't give second chances with people..."
<Aki> Drake!?
<Drake> ......f..food..please..have...some.heart.......
* Raena blinks. "My goodness.." :(
<Aki> Drake...
<Drake> ...I am no.......good to ..............you dead
* Aki runs up to Drake
<Azuro> Drake it's us
<Aki> Drake, are you alright?
* Drake drake passes out
<Aki> Drake!
* Aki clenches a fist
* Raena looks at Drake a moment.. she has a twinge of anger .. but 
that wasn't the real Drake doing it..
<Aki> Whoever did this will suffer... ¬¬
|session over|