Drakians (Telios & DawnAntalios)

[Telios]

"Where are you? I'm making lunch for you, by the way." Vane said as he put the dirty plate into the sink and began to cook.

 

[DawnAntalios]

" I am... " she looked through the devastation near her, trying to find a good excuse. Lacking one she said the most obvious thing " I went to rest a bit outside, to regain some of my strength. I shall return to you soon. "


He needed not to know. Not yet at least.

 

[Telios]

"Alright my love. Please come home soon or the food will get cold." Vane answered with a smile, not knowing what Zoe was planning. He finished cooking and plated the food.

 

[DawnAntalios]

She headed home to spend the remaining time of the day with Vane. She was laughing at every joke, smiling at everything and expressed her love and passion more than usual. She did this so she and he could savor these days before she had to act.


She wanted both of them to have happy memories. She wanted to spend a carefree day.

 

[Telios]

Vane enjoyed the 'new' Zoe of the day, enjoying her carefree nature. "Anything you want to do, dear?" Vane sat on the bed with her in their room.

 

[DawnAntalios]

" Only if you want something my dear. " she said kissing him on his cheeks " I don't mind anything as long as you are with me. "

 

[Telios]

"What about a nap, then?" Vane suggested, lying down on the bed gently with her. "I love you." He said before kissing her deeply, his arms around her torso.

 

[DawnAntalios]

She looked at her with regret in her mind but she smiled nonetheless as she clutched him close and kissed him as they went to bed.


" I love you too, my dear. " she said as she closed her eyes close to him.


Dreams would not come to her easily. Her troubled mind was causing her nightmares and turbulent, uneasy dreams. She tried to rest despite all this and she partially managed to do so. She had to be prepared for what was to come.

 

[Telios]

Early evening, Vane woke up and noticed that Zoe was still sleeping. He smiled and kissed her on her forehead while sitting up slowly. Getting up from the bed, he went downstairs to the kitchen to cook them dinner.

 

[DawnAntalios]

Zoe still drifted in troubled dreams. She was unsure what to do - and her doubts manifested in dark dreams. She walked alone in the darkness like she did before - no light, no hope, no escape from this shadowy realm. She pressed on and on, only having one thing in her mind: that she has to do the quest ahead of her, no heed to the cost. She was determined and would not falter: her mate will be proud of her.

 

[Telios]

Vane finished cooking dinner after a couple of hours. When he finished, he went upstairs to their bedroom to call Zoe for dinner. He went inside and noticed that she looked troubled. "Zoe?" He shook her lightly, hoping that everything was fine.

 

[DawnAntalios]

She woke up suddenly at the shaking and her hands and eyes lit up in the purple flames, ready to defend herself. Then she noticed that it was Vane who woke her up and she backed down and let out a big sigh of relief.


" I am sorry, I had a bad dream. " she told him as she tried to smile.

 

[Telios]

"Troubled by the black magic?" Vane asked with a frown, noticing the purple flames.

 

[DawnAntalios]

She quickly extinguished the dark flames as she sighed.


" Maybe... " she said in a cryptic way. She wanted to tell him everything but... this was a lonely path that she had to take.


" I am fine. " she tried to smile again. " I am happy to be here with you. "

 

[Telios]

"Thankfully..." Vane smiled, helping her up to her feet. "Let's go. I made dinner. And I'm sure you'll like it." He said as he walked downstairs with her. The smell of dinner wafted upstairs to them already, smelling great.

 

[DawnAntalios]

She ate the food as it was delicious and she enjoyed it as well. Still the thoughts lingered in her minds, clouding the otherwise happy atmosphere with menacing thoughts. When she was done she smiled at Vane, then washed the dishes herself. Then, turning to her mate she said:


" I have to go for a walk, my dear. I will be back in a few hours, just need to settle something. "

 

[Telios]

"Again? So soon?" Vane sighed, looking a bit disappointed. "But alright, go ahead." He answered, kissing her cheek. Vane went up to their bedroom and sat on the bed, thinking of a plan to get rid of Punos. Suddenly an idea popped into his head. A dark idea...

 

[DawnAntalios]

Zoe quickly returned to the devastated area and ignited her twilight flames once more. From dusk until late midnight she practiced, hurling balls of devastation around, embracing her dark gift with open arms. When she finally roared and hurled a massive ball of shadow which evaporated a nearby stone just by touching it she paused.


She was ready.


Taking flight she headed back to the town and to the house. She walked to their room to see if Vane was there or not.

 

[Telios]

Vane thought to himself in his room for a few minutes and headed outside of the house. He went to the plains for a short walk, wanting to think this plan through. When it was late, he decided to go back home, arriving at home a bit sooner than Zoe did. He went to wash himself before returning to his bedroom, sitting on the bed.

 

[DawnAntalios]

Her heart sank when she noticed that he was still awake. This just made everything so much more difficult. Wiping away her sweat she smiled at him as she entered the room.


" Evening, hon'. " she said as she approached the bed, kissing him on his lips " Up so late? I think you should rest already. "

 

[Telios]

"I have a plan on how to take down Punos... I've been waiting for you to get home to discuss about it..." Vane said, looking unnerved. He was worried about this plan's success rate. But if it succeeds, they'll be eliminate Punos forever.

 

[DawnAntalios]

Her heart started to beat even faster. He did... too? She was confused, today was the eve when she wanted to set her plan in motion... but if he also wanted to act her plans might have gone bad when Vane intervened. She sat down beside me with an intent of hearing him out.


" I am listening. " she said, listening carefully.

 

[Telios]

"I'm wondering about letting Punos' power to take over me and I quickly regained my will to act... I have fended off his tries to control me before... So this might work. And if it does, I can use that power to get rid of him." Vane explained.

 

[DawnAntalios]

Zoe stood up in horror at this idea. Punos wanted Vane more than anything else... she could not allow him to do this... if he would fail to break the control of the dark one she would not be able to dispell it alone. As she stood a little purple spark started to flicker between her fingers.


" I can not let you do this! " she said silently " This is too risky... there is too much at stake. "

 

[Telios]

"I understand... That's why I asked you before I do it." Vane looked up at her and smiled warmly. "I guess we'll have to continue training until we are able to beat him." He slowly stood up and hugged her. "Don't worry."