*Begin Session* *Raena is sitting in a black wooden room by herself. There is a chair and a table in there. She is waiting for Reldayne to come in. *** Donovan is now known as Reldayne * Reldayne opens the door and walks in. He slamms the door shut and walks over to the table, a serious look on his face. ... * Raena sits in the chair smoothing out the folds of her robe, almost staring at it like it's something else, and is startled by Reldayne's sudden appearance. * Reldayne turns to Raena. "Stand up!" * Raena stands, still a bit shocked. "Sir Reldayne..." What? "Waste my time alittle more why don't you? I just got ressurected by that damn monk and already I'm doing the crappy jobs!" You don't have to yell, I'm sorry if I was distracted. Yeah, whatever. Lie down on the table. * Reldayne reaches into his pouch and takes out and herb. "Where is there pain?" * Raena hesitates a moment, recalling exactly who this is, but is not in a position to argue. She swallows once and does as Reldayne asks. ^^ I'm.. not sure exactly... I'm just so weak from.. well.. "...I can't believe it. I just get ressurected, I'm doing all the damn dirty work, and you're weak!? * Reldayne puts the herb away. "Okay, I'm gonna do something that might fell strange to you, but try not to panic!" Panic? What.. what are you going to do? Heh, trust me! * Reldayne holds his hands over Raena, they begin to glow with a dark red fire. *The fire makes a flashing sound. Raena is surrounded by the fire. The energy is filling her inside. Her weakness fades and she feels as if though she has a newfound strength. * Reldayne` stops the fire and takes his hands away. "How do you feel?" *Fire surrounds Raena, making her feel un-weak. * Reldayne` stops the fire and takes his hands away. "How do you feel?" * Raena winces in a second, afraid she going to burn up, but instead she feels invigorated. "Better... a lot better..." Now don't go thinking you're the Red Dragon Hero of Zophar. Remember, Donny was in severe pain when he got his gift, I just healed you! I never knew you could do something like that Reldayne Hey, I'm a dragon! Well, yes, but... oh nevermind. I cannot argue with a Dragon. ^^ * Raena sits up. * Reldayne` scoffs at Raena then turns to leave. "If you wanna see the monk...he's down the hall!" He leaves. * Raena shakes her head once, and stands. .o( I don't know about gifts, but right now I'm thankful just to see and breathe. I hope Donovan's well... ) * Raena exits into the hallway, towards Donovan's room. *While all this had been going on, Donovan was busy being treated by the Blue Dragon of Zophar, Leticia. * Leticia is using her ice powers to slowly treat Donovan's wounds. She seems to be enjoying it. How does that feel? Mmm...it's pretty cold, but the pain is gone!...I could have just healed myself you know! Yes...but Ghaleon wants you to rest up and save your strength. So do I...I like it when a man is strong and powerful! Yes, Vassago told me all about the night you and he shared! * Leticia stops her work, slihgtly shocked. She looks at Donovan, wondering how he knew. "Haha, he and I got drunk at a bar on night, and he told me the whole story! I knew the dark beings of this world were savage, but I never knew they were that bad! Well...welcome to our world, Mr. Half Vile Tribe member. * Leticia moves her hand to continue her work. * Donovan grabs her hand and stops her. "I may have Vile blood in my veins...but I am not a Vile member!" He throws her hand back to her and *Uh oh, here comes Raena down the hallway. "Ooo, you ARE a strong boy!" * Raena blinks, overhearing Latecia's voice. "...?" * Leticia slams Donovan down onto the table in a horozontal position, then jumps on him. "Give me a night like Vassago gave me! Please?" "Get off me you damned wench!" "Mmm, that's just how Vassago talked dirty to me when we made love!" * Raena pales. * Raena feels a twinge of anger rise up into her as she hears that name... "I said get off!" * Raena turns around and forces the door open. :o * Donovan hears the noise and turns his head to see Raena. "RAENA! By the goddess, it's not what you think!" * Raena raises her small voice, authoritatively. "Just what's going on in here?!" * Leticia sees Raena. "Hmm, she's a cutie! Should we let her join in?" ... * Donovan twists his body, throwing Leticia off of him! "DAMN IT!" * Leticia hits the ground hard. She is stunned for a moment, then she looks at Donovan sadly. * Donovan wipes himself off. * Raena walks over and yanks Donovan's arm, pulling him out of the room a good ways. Whoa! *As the two leave, Leticia stands up. You shouldn't have hurt me like that Donovan Aleron! I had Vassago, and I'll have you too! You're my new special priority! I'll have you! * Raena looks rather flushed, and agitated. "She didn't hurt you did she?" Yeah, I'm fine. I had to heal myself because she was getting all weird on me! How much did you hear? Enough to remind me just why I've come to this point in my life.. -_- ...You don't think that I'd...do you? I mean, she is a Dragon afterall! Oh Althena I've never felt so awkward in my life! * Raena shakes her head. "I trust you, but it's something else." * Donovan looks at her, "What is it?" About what she said with Vassago... You mean...you didn't know? * Raena sighs, losing her emotion a lot. "I was young and foolish then... even if I did, it wouldn't have mattered." * Donovan sighs. He wants to comfort her but doesn't know how, "...Come on, let's go se how Ghaleon is progressing!" Just it's sad to think of it... please, let's go before she recovers alright? *leads him off* *Raena and Donovan head towards the throne room of Vane to go see Ghaleon. They are in the allway, but they are not yet near the throne room. ... * Raena follows Donovan to the throne room, though she still feels a bit put off by the events previous. One thing at a time, at least for now... * Donovan seems to have something on his mind, but his face remains serious. He doesn't speak, he just stares forward. ...Donovan? * Raena notices him staring blankly. * Donovan snaps back to reality, "Hmm?" Yes Raena? You seemed a little out of it... are you sure Latecia didn't do anything? *she doesn't say the last part all that accusingly* * Donovan smiles slightly. No she wasn't able to do anything to me...I wouldn't let her! It just that I...had something on my mind. ... Raena... * Raena tilts her head slightly, wondering what is on his mind. Back in the chamber where that god attacked me. My Vile half touched your cheek. You moved away from me...didn't you? * Raena swallows once, averting her gaze a little. "I did... everything was happening so fast, and I wasn't sure what to think..." * Donovan stops next to a mirror, he slowly turns and looks at himself for the first time since the transformation. * Donovan growls at what he sees. Who am I? But Donovan, I didn't run away. Please don't take it that way... I'm worried about you even now. * Raena looks at the mirror. "I could almost ask the same thing about me... we've both changed..." ...Two lost souls...but at least you have a past! I don't even know if my name is really Donovan Aleron anymore. But at least know I know why the name fits. * Raena sighs softly. "You do have a past, Donovan... and even in it's small length that i know, you did so many greater things than me..." You're wrong Raena! I couldn't even keep a building from being destroyed! My shrine crumbled because I was so weak. Now I'm just like those monsters that attacked us so long ago! Donovan, I lost my shrine too... it was a shortcoming I even took to the grave with me. I would never want to see you torture yourself for something like that and suffer my fate. -_- * Raena pauses. "And..." As strange as it may seem, those monsters who destroyed our lives, are our only hope now... * Raena stares at the reflections hard. "Good and evil, monster and human... we're still all part of something greater. I wish I realized this before... looking at the world so narrowly, as I did." ...I just wish I knew what! * Donovan turns away from the mirror. Donovan.. no matter who you are, it's what you believe in, and what you dream and hope for that counts... * Donovan nods sadly. ...Let's go talk to Ghaleon before I start to cry or something! * Donovan laughs heartfully. * Raena looks away from the mirror. "Yes... I wouldn't want to see him get angry. Then, Latecia will need to heal you again, and I'll get all flustered." ^^; Hahaha! * Raena manages a small, reserved laugh. * Donovan puts his arm around her shoulder and gives her a hug. * Raena returns the hug, smiling. "Remember Donovan, I believe in you." *Scene change. Raena and Donny are in the throne room. The vile of green liquid is in one hand of Ghaleon. The blue gem is in the other. Ghaleon! * Ghaleon looks up from his work. * Raena bows respectfully to Ghaleon as she enters. "Sorry to interrupt..." That's fine! I'm actually glad that you stopped by. * Ghaleon stands up, placing the vile down and holding the gem in his hand. Have you found anything out? * Ghaleon walks over, he faces Donovan and pats Raena on the head, almost mocking her bow. * Raena blinks once, not exactly expecting that kind of a reaction.. Actually, yes I have. And it's quiet an interesting one at that! ...? * Raena straightens. "Er.. interesting?" * Ghaleon holds the gem out. Raena, would you hold this please? * Raena nods, and holds out her hands to accept the gem. * Ghaleon hands it over. Now Raena...I want you to kill Donovan...tear his throat out with you bare hands! !!!!!!!!? WHA? * Raena pales. "E..excuse me?" o_O You heard me...do you not want to? * Donovan looks at Ghaleon like he's mad. * Raena looks anything but homicidal at this moment in time. Well? Will you do it or not? We don't have all day you know! ...Raena? H..how could you ask me to do something like that?! Ha ha, just as I thought! No effect! Now do me one last favor Raena! * Raena holds the gem in her hands with a tigthening grip. "If this is some cruel joke, I..." Give me the gem...it's a simple as that! Hold on there boy! Raena hand me the gem! ...Trust me! * Raena hands it back to Ghaleon, almost glad to be rid of it. * Ghaleon takes it back Hey Monk-boy! Catch! * Raena stares at him awhile afterwards, wondering what is behind all this. * Ghaleon throws the gem at Donovan, hitting him in the chest. * Donovan feels strange. Something comes over him. He breathing is labored. * Raena looks in Donovan's direction... Heh, very good. But let's see if I was right in my theory! What is the jewel.. doing? Donovan! I want you to use your strongest attack on Raena...I want you to kill her! * Raena shifts her stare to Donovan, looking worried, but a hint of something else in it.. You could even have some "fun" with her if it would make you happy! Let he suffer alittle! * Donovan hears Ghaleon and slowly turns to Raena. He holds his hand out and begins to charge up his attack. *Donovan's attack is ready to fire! Ready boy? * Raena eyes widen a little. "...Donovan..." * Donovan nods. Good...then stop the attack! Do NOT harm the girl! * Raena holds her ground, though you see her left hand is glowing faintly. *The energy in Donovan's hand fades away. He puts his arm to his side. * Ghaleon sees Raena's hand. * Raena lets out a deep breath. "...mind control?" (Hmm). Alright then. Exactly! * Ghaleon walks over and takes the gem off of Donovan. * Donovan is released from the control. He falls forward towards Raena. * Ghaleon places the gem over by the vile. Fun little tool isn't it? * Raena begins to relax, and the light fades out with her tension, as soon she uses her embrace to catch Donovan's fall. Ungh, thank you Raena! What happened? Remember those markings you showed me on the gem? Well, they were there for a reason! Donovan... something about that gem. It made you listen to Ghaleon's commands... Wha, what? Really? You see. Zophar knew that you were on your way here Donovan. So he designed this gem to control you and ONLY you! That's why that soldier had it. So that you'd fight for us rather than those gods! G-gods? You mean there's more than one of them? That's not important right now Donovan. There is still something that worries me though! * Raena helps him stand. * Donovan tries not to lean to hard on Raena. So Zophar ws never afraid of being defeated by you when you fought...? Oh just the opposite my child. Zophar was VERY afraid! * Raena shakes her head. "I don't know if that worries me more or less..." With the boy's new powers Zohar had no idea what he was capable of. That gem was Zophar's last chance to stop Donovan before they had to meet head-on! So...then I'm... * Ghaleon sits. Yes Donovan, you ARE STRONGER than Zophar! * Raena falls silent, thinking back to that moment.. Your thoughts trouble you Raena? ...all I can remember is that I felt something so strong, it brought me to that place... it was as if it was trying to consume Donovan. If i hadn't stopped them, it might've turned out differently... Yes, Donovan would have been no more and a god would have taken his place! That was their intention! Then...my power is...absolute! No Donovan, it's not that easy! Althena's powers have been deminishing for some time now, yes? * Donovan nods So have Zophar's! So then Zophar...was weaker than before. That's why I beat him! * Ghaleon nods. * Raena nods. "...and while we fight each other it opens the way for a new force in intervene." Yes Raena, that is why we must complete this alliance! But something still troubles me! Yes, it's all clear now... what I saw... the truth behind everything isn't black or white as we all thought... * Donovan nods But.. Donovan.. -_- Hmm? What about me...Raena? * Ghaleon watches the two. (Hmm, Donovan's strength is returning to him. Good! His Vile blood is begining to advance his body farther than before!) * Raena looks to him. "You can't think about this in terms of power... if you do, that's how the god will have you. I don't want you to suddenly vanish... or end up like Zepplin..." I won't! Remember, the god said that the powers somehow became my own! They can't take me away! * Ghaleon nods. But they must still find bodies! Without them, their powers are still limited! * Donovan hears that last word. LIMITED!? * Ghaleon nods again. But how? This is too much! Do not worry about that now. I must still discover the purpose of the green liquid! It may be able to help us in the future. You two should head to your room now and rest for tomorrow! * Raena mumbles softly, "...so many questions..." * Donovan stands up on his own now. All will be answered in the furure! Your room is the last one down! Now go, I have work to do! Ghaleon.. may I make a request? ...? Yes...what is it? * Ghaleon shows a lack of enthusiasm. Vane has always had a very large mystical library... even surpassing the Cult's... with your eprmission, I'd like to study somethings. maybe I could finds some things to help... I don't see why I should, I have every last one of those books commited to memory...Very well, tomorrow you may go. Tonight it is best that you stay in the mansion! Unless you have an issue with that?... .......? Are you threatening her? * Raena bows her head. "No, no, thank you for hearing me out..." There is a slight edge to the way she says that. * Donovan growls * Ghaleon smirks * Ghaleon waves Donovan off and returns to his work. * Donovan turns away and walks towards their room in anger. * Raena follows him, speaking low. "I don't think I'll ever get used to this..." * Donovan shakes his head. *They reach the door to their room. * Ghaleon calls down the hall, "By the way I almost forgot. The bed is only a single! You'll have to get pretty close in order dfor the both of you to sleep on it! Hahahahaha!" * Donovan opens the door...Ghaleon was right! Um.......*he blushes* how do you want to work this? * Raena turns a nice shade of crimson, that edge coming up again. "He is enjoying tormenting me, isn't he?" Why us Althena? * Donovan goes inside. * Raena looks at the bed, then back at Donovan, speaking shakily. "... I'll... take the left side?" * Donovan grins. Raena, I thought you'd sleep with Vassago before me! I'm honored. * Donovan bows playfully. * Raena folds her arms. "I come back to this...? I don't know if I should be embarassed, or flattered more..." Haha. Seriously though. I'll sleep on the floor if you're uncomfortable about this! No..no.. don't do that... Are you sure? I used to do it all the time at the shrine! I think you deserve a good night's sleep... I'm worried about you. I'll.. make due. ^^; Worried about me? Why? * Raena sits on the edge of the bed. You know... all this being thrown upon you so fast. I thank Althena you're still in one piece. Litterally! HAHAHAHA! I don't know if Lunar was ready for TWO Donovan Alerons! * Donovan sits on the other side of the bed. * Raena smiles. "Well, you'd betteer be in one piece... i don't believe this bed was built for 3." ^^ * Donovan smiles. Well then...shall we? * Raena pauses a moment, and then lays down, sighing. * Donovan lays down, trying not to invade Raena's personal space. * Donovan closes his eyes and tries to fall asleep. * Raena tries to stay near the edge, and not invade Donovan's personal space either, but it proves fairly difficult. She stares off the opposite edge... Grr * Donovan grunts and rolls off the bed, deciding to sleep on the floor anyway. * Raena looks over her shoulder. * Donovan stil has his eyes closed, but at least he can stretch out. * Raena turns to the side, noticing he's not there. "Donovan?" Hmm? Are you sure you want to sleep on the floor? I mean... you might catch a draft. * Donovan has already fallen asleep. The day has really taken it's toll on him! * Raena stares at him awhile as he falls fast asleep, and tries to partition the covers best she can, and drape some over him, before seeking rest herself. * Donovan mumbles in his sleep. No Raena, I think the cake is fine!...No I don't mind that it fell on the floor! Oh new gloves, thank you Althena. « lol.. ^^ » *A few hours have passed. Donovan and Raena are asleep. Donovan. Donovan! * Donovan wakes up hearing Ghaleon's voice. Donovan, your friends are outside! They have come loking for you. Get rid of them. It is not time to complete the alliance yet! * Donovan whispers. Ok * Raena listens to his ramblings, but soon she's fast asleep, dreaming the dreams of the living again... she's snoring softly in the bed when he awakens. Take the cloak you see next to you. Scare them off. Let them stay in town for the night but then they must be off! This is very important! * Donovan nods and takes the cloak. He put the hood over his head. *Ghalon uses his power to teleport Donovan away. Raena is still sound asleep. * Raena shifts once in her bed, her arms reaching in the direction he vanishes. "No, don't go out... you'll catch cold...-" She continues to *End Session