Fantasy ~ FableWood ~

[Bea Delaine]

Elena continued dancing around until she was face to face with Ward. He fell over and she became red, leaning over him and offering a hand, with a small laugh. She seens to have... taken him off guard? She had no idea how that even happened. She shrugged at his statement.


"Its alright. You did, but i wouldnt want to miss this. " she answered through her laugh.


"Are you alright there? You seemed a bit out of it for a moment ."

 

[Aelin]

She threw a hand over her mouth to keep from laughing when Ward fell. She smiled at Elena "Should I go. You know I'll just go dance with the cook." she stated then ran over to the cook who seemed to be a little tipsy and danced circles around him then she saw a little girl maybe 4 or 5 just standing there watching the dancers, She ran over to the little girl and squatted in front of her "What's your name?" Joy asked, her eyes glowing faintly "I'm Laena," Laena reached out her hand and poked her cheek "Why are your eyes glowing?" Laena asked. She smiled and pat the young girls head "Because I'm magical." She whispered then pulled Laena to the dance floor and started dancing with the young girl well holding her hand.

 

[Jecklyn]

Banba peeked out from under the cloak, slowly reaching towards the sweets, arms growing from just below her snake head. Snatching one from Leo's hand, immediately retreating to the warmth of the cloak.


"The volcano. It runs." She stated, repositioning to better eat the sweet.

 

[SilverFlight]

Leia's first instinct was to block, but the sword suggested she sidestep. She did this instead, ending up just out of the blade's reach and in the right place for an attack on his flank.


"I think its the sword mostly. I've never really fenced before." She swung again, aiming to stop just before Zel's neck.


"I think I'd already be flat on my butt if I didn't have magic on my side."


Ward took her hand gratefully. "Oh no, I'm fine...just, you surprised me, that's all." He rose and dusted himself off. As Joy disappeared he shot Elena a half smile. "You know, I don't recall us finishing that dance at the ball." He bowed to her elegantly, still holding her hand.


"Would you care to?"

 

[Bea Delaine]

Elena felt her heart leap, for whatever reason. Maybe it was just the eventful time they had, or the music. She watched as his previous dancing partner ran along to join a half drunken chef. She realized then that Ward had yet to release her hand, but she made no attempt to take it back, especially when he asked to dance again. Elena bowed her head a small bit in return to his request and answered.


"I would love to dance with you again."

 

[Lioness075]

Luness tentatively watched everything the healer did, resisting all urges to recoil from her touch. Feeling the numbing sensation washing over her injury, Luness relaxed a bit and then glanced back up at the healer when she spoke again. Nodding, Luness said evenly, "I don't have a good history with them." Pausing Luness realized that she hadn't spoken in her human form in years. Her voice sounded too smooth and foreign to her, leaving her quiet for a few moments as she took this in.


Glancing down at her injury, Luness watched curiously as the healer did her job, splinting her forearm and wrist while also putting on fresh bandages along with some healing salve. Carefully taking note of everything, Luness tried to memorize the techniques and such for when she was on her own again. Luness froze at the sound of the lullaby the healer was humming though. Temporarily distracted by the pain with her arm being set, Luness gasped and then focused on the lullaby to try and help herself relax after the intense pain. She couldn't quite place the tune, but it sounded familiar and brought Luness' mind to a calm place.


@SilverFlight

 

[Naeg1]

"Oh, I see" Zelnite said before jumping back, dodging the blade. "I'd say its not always the sword, from my perspective, you would need great skill to be able to use a sword that moves on its own" He planned to jump towards the right and lunge. "And sometimes, it's just telling you what to do" After he says this, he finally lunged. In the middle of the attack, his foot sank deep into the snow, causing him to trip then fall, landing facefirst into the snow. After a good while he stood up. "I am seriously not used to this terrain" He says in an irritated voice.

 

[zCrookedz]

Leo watched her scalely body shoot back into the warmth of the coat. He felt this was unusual behavior for her and tried thinking of her riddled words meaning as he watched the dancing members of the party enjoy themselves on the dance floor. He returned his attention to Banba, "I don't suppose you could give me a little bit better clue could you?"


@Jecklyn

 

[Aelin]

after she finished dancing with the young girl she walked outside. The sun was setting and she watched it go down the soft pinks and oranges comforting. she walked down to the frozen lake well humming the tune that the girl had played then sat down and looked at the stars as they started revealing themselves. She was sure her glowing figure looked like a star from ice haven. she pointed her finger up and fire spiraled up and around it. She did that again but this time she did it with both fingers and made miniature star of fire above her and she smiled.

 

[DawnAntalios]

Finally Nyr was sure that Ashley was safe and slept peacefully. She stood up, bowed before her and headed back to the great hall. When she arrived she looked around looking for people to talk to. Hopefully they did not eat themselves full and they would like to converse with the raven.


She looked around if there were some leftovers and she found a delicious berry so she headed there to munch at it.

 

[SilverFlight]

Leia watched Zel fall as she tried to dodge his attack. The ice under her feet suddenly struck back and she slipped, landing in the snow as well. She sat there for a moment, feeling the snow melt on her sword hand and then she broke into a laugh. Getting up she brushed herself off as best she could and sheathed her sword.


"Ok, I'm freezing. Maybe we can continue the lesson in the morning. Come inside?" She asked him as she made for the door.


The healer finished her work, setting the entire dressing with an incantation that she knew very well. The pain would lessen in a matter of minutes, the bone would begin to heal soon after.


"Now don't scratch it, I'll have to re-break the bone and set it again if you jog it out of place. Morning will see you good as new. You can sleep here tonight if you wish. I will watch over you." The old woman may have come off as a bit short-tempered, but her kindness shone through in her tone and expression. Though she would have probably denied it if asked.


Ward smiled happily as Elena said yes. The song changed to a jaunty reel and Ward pulled her gently into the dance, guiding her through the steps. The room spun as they danced, the hearth glowed warmly and people clapped and sang and for this precise moment, the gryphon could not have been happier.


At the sight of Nyr he waved to her, just managing to keep his step in time with the music.

 

[Flutterby]

(Man, I play a couple hours of soccer and almost miss an entire party lol)


Upon reaching the town and earning such a warm welcome, Quincy wanted only some food an warmth. Luckily, they had a wide variety and she was able to satisfy her cravings. Someone offered her a hot drink, which she took readily. Sipping at the warm liquid and munching on some candies, she watched the dancing longingly. Most of the jigs that Ward and the others were doing were ones she knew. But she wasnt one to join in without a partner, nor one to dance with someone she didnt know well.

 

[Lioness075]

Luness frowned slightly when the healer stopped humming, but didn't say anything about it. Listening to her instructions, Luness nodded and then asked her, "When can I shift into a lynx again?" She felt vulnerable and weak in her human form and wanted to be a lynx again as soon as possible. Looking down at her injured arm, Luness resisted the urge to sniff at it like an animal. After a minute or two elapsed, the pain seemed to eb away, but it didn't take too long for Luness to feel it itching all over. Biting her lip at this, Luness quickly looked away, trying to find something to distract herself from the itching sensation.


@SilverFlight

 

[Bea Delaine]

Elena fell in step with ward, the tune faster and more upbeat than the waltz before. Another look of glee washed over her expressions. And it was in that moment when Elena came upon an either horrible or wonderful realization. She thought of him often since she arrived. Much more often since the mirror forest. She was the happiest at moments like these. She had felt something.. something different for Ward. 'Oh geez..' her inner voice told her. Her expression became one of confusion, and seeing Nyr, she waved to distract herself.


"Ward.. i um, did you say something when you took me to my room? Or did you even?" She asked quietly, but not unhappily.

 

[DawnAntalios]

She looked at Ward and the others as they danced and she chuckled.


" Enjoying the party, I take it? " she smiled at them, a bit enviously. She wished she could dance as well... Oh well she could just observe them having fun, that works as well.

 

[Aelin]

She walked back inside and noticed the waltz was going. Boring... she thought to herself. She saw Ward and Elena dancing and smiled then saw Nyr just watching "If you need a dance partner I could hook you up with a very tipsy head cook." she said humor clouding her soft voice "Or I could do this." she spun around in a circle and the tips of both hers and Nyrs outfit glowed hers glowing a ruby red and Nyrs glowing like a blue wildfire. Then since she was a total dork she held out her hand and blowed in the direction of Ward and Elena and cute little hearts appeared. She smiled then whispered to Nyr "There going to kill me aren't they." she said sarcastically.


@DawnAntalios

 

[SilverFlight]

((You didn't miss an amazing amount. We reached the town. Got food. Then stayed in the great hall to dance and have fun. Leia was sparring with Zel and they both wound up falling in the snow. Luness went to have her arms set and is still with the healer. Leo and Banba are sitting at the table and Ward and Elena are dancing.))


"You can shift anytime, so long as you don't walk on it." The healer said. She bustled over to a bed and prepared it, shoveling some hot coals into an iron bed heating pot. She slipped the pot under the mattress to keep the sleeper warm through the night.


"Stay or go as you wish, but there's a bed here if you like." She then eased herself into a rocking chair by the fire and lit a long pipe. Puffing on it gently she watched Luness in a thoughtful manner.


Without missing a step Ward made his way over to the table and attempted to pull Nyr and Quincy into the dance.


"Come on! I know you'd like to join in, I can see it on your faces!"


He returned to Elena and thought about her question.


"I wished you a good night...and I said you were amazing." he said happily. "And its true."


Ward hadn't yet noticed the hearts.


@DawnAntalios @Flutterby @Lioness075

 

[Bea Delaine]

Elena smiled, motioning Nyr to join them. She didnt need to be lonely. When Ward anwsered, Elenas cheeks turned darker. Thats what she heard. It wasnt a dream. She shook her head in half hearted denial. No. Ward had so many other people to give that label to. Including himself.


"Im not.. no wait.. i think you are the amazing one. You're strong and brave and a natural leader.. and i.." she didnt know why she was saying this. Hearts floated in front of her and she then knew what to say.


"And i am going to kill Joy after to night i swear."

 

[Lioness075]

Luness thought this over for a moment, pausing only to set her guitar aside and then to take off her knapsack and lay it down on the bed beside her. Then without skipping a beat, she shifted into her werecat form. Closing her eyes and hissing at the discomfort, it soon ebbed away and Luness' green and golden eyes opened again. Holding up her arm, Luness then sniffed at it and then winced at the bad smell wafting from the injury and the salve. Putting her arm down, Luness let out a small sneeze and then blinked before feeling as if someone were watching her.


Glancing over, Luness' eyes met the healer's and she saw the smoke from the pipe. Reminded of smoking, Luness used both her good and bad arm as she sifted through her knapsack for her lighter and pack of cigarettes. Lightly growling at the slight pain and discomfort from moving her injured limb, Luness was satisfied when she found both items. Taking out a cigarette, Luness put it between her teeth and then used her lighter to light it before setting aside the lighter and pack of cigarettes. Pulling up her legs to sit indian style in the bed, Luness puffed out some smoke in silence.


@SilverFlight

 

[DawnAntalios]

Nyr looked at Joy and her face turned red from embarrassment.


" M-Me? I can not dance... never danced before... " she said, clutching her skirt and looking at the floor. She then saw Ward also inviting her to dance and she tried to protest gently. " I can fly but dance? That is something I have never could get right... I would just embarrass you with my clumsy moves... "

 

[Jecklyn]

Banba grew, until she again was sitting on the chair properly, but different. Her skin was pale, and she lacked her scales and tail. To anyone, she looked like a human, staring blankly at the dancers until she noticed the hearts around Ward and Elena, where she grinned.


"I am by no means normal." She whispered, still smiling widely. "And by no mean normal is me. And yet..." She trailed off, but got up, walking over the table and dropping gracefully to the floor, reaching her hand out to Nyr, doing her signature clumsy curtsy-bow.


@zCrookedz @DawnAntalios

 

[Aelin]

She heard Elena and silently retreated, laughing the whole way up. Once she got to her rooms she flopped on the bed and started reading after that she hummed herself to sleep.


She felt small hands shaking her leg, she opened a eye and saw Laena "Why are you in my room?" I asked lazily covering my eyes with my arm "I can't sleep." Laena said "Fine you can sleep in here." she said. aena climbed up onto her bed and curled into her side and fell asleep snoring softly and Joy smiled before she fell asleep herself.

 

[Flutterby]

Quincy's face broke into a smile, but she shook her head. “I am not who you should dance with." She said lightly, glancing at Elena for the briefest moment. “I think your place is with some one else." She raised an eyebrow, making her point clear. The griffin belonged alongside the pretty human; that's when they were both happiest.

 

[SilverFlight]

((This is too adorable, I'm dying of cuteness.))


Ward would not force Nyr to join, but he gave her a pleading expression. "Just follow my lead." He jigged a few steps and waited for Nyr to copy. then a few more, and one last set. "That is all there is to it."


Just then a heart floated past his nose and he looked around for its source. Blowing on it it popped in a pink puff of smoke. He laughed. That's a funny little trick. You should teach it to me if you can Joy." The fact that he was being teased flew straight over his head.


Ward danced for a little while longer, checking to see if the dread raven and the kelpie were dancing too. As the song ended he bowed to Elena once more and caught himself in a yawn.


"I'm afraid night time is no time for a gryphon." He yawned again and apologized. "It appears the past few days are now catching up with me. I beg your forgiveness but I must retire for the evening."


The healer rocked back and forth and started humming again, puffing her pipe and smiling as the young werecat mirrored her.


"Smoking's a bad habit." She stated as she took a long drag on her pipe. "You should quit while you're still young." She continued humming, not expecting an answer. She would keep humming until Luness fell asleep.


((I just realized its Monday tomorrow...poo. Next post will be my last for this evening.))

 

[DawnAntalios]

Even though her face was still red she tried to dance to Ward's encouragement. She put her feet one step after another slowly but steadily... it was not that hard as she thought. Still being uncoordinated and afraid she still made some insecure steps, once falling to the floor too after losing her balance. She just blushed even harder as she thought what kind of a goofy sight she must be.


" This is... nice but strange. " she said while she kept practicing " How do you coordinate yourself so easily? "