Fantasy ~ FableWood ~

[DawnAntalios]

Nyr looked at her with a startled expression. That didn't sound good at all: not only they had a giant on their heels but Rose had some ill news for them as well. Fighting down her anxiety she said silently:


" A curse? Whatever it is I am certain that we would be able to dispel it together, just tell us, let us help. "

 

[wolfborn4]

" The only way to break it is for me to find true love. It dosent have to be a boyfriend, it can be any kind of act done for me in a way of love. Part of the curse is that I cannot transform into my true form unless I see someone in danger...but they have to pull the necklace off " Rose explained while stroking her dragon mark as the footsteps got closer making her uneasy. But she was still oreoaired to fight even at the cost of her life...the humans come first, not her own pampered needs

 

[DawnAntalios]

A nefarious curse indeed, and one Nyr did not know how to break. The concept of kindness and love was still very new to her and especially because of this she could not figure out a solution. But this has certainly foiled the plans of trapping and vanquishing the giant. Even though despair started to take hold of her she looked deeply in Rose's eyes and smiled.


" Then conserve your strength, Rose. You should make a run for it and get to safety I guess, I don't want anything to happen to you... " she hesitated for a little bit, then she said the word she have learnt only recently: " ... friend. "


With that she tried to figure out a way for them to escape. Flying was out of the question since the girls were really against it and she was wounded. Despite her best efforts nothing came in her mind...

 

[wolfborn4]

Rose shook her head " No I'm staying with you guys...my days of running are over ". She knew that what Nyr said was to oortect her she had been searching for friends like this for a long time. Finally she get she belonged...

 

[DawnAntalios]

Nyr smiled at her. Deep down she expected Rose to defy running away, staying with them and with until the bitter end - like a true dragon.


" Very well then. " she said " Then we will stand together and fight till our last breath. If you won't run away then I shall not do it either. "


So long had she wondered alone. This was not the time when she would continue that accursed path.

 

[Bea Delaine]

Elena listened to Roses struggle, a frown tugging her lips again. A curse? Well, with or without her transformation, she was still a useful comrade. She lent the girl a comforting smile and have a thumbs up.


"Well, as long as your with us we will work to break it, alright? And don't worry. We are just lucky to have you."


She watched as Nyr grew by branching out and felt some sense of pride. It was odd, as she barely knew them though.


She pulled out her book and started scribbling. If she could make a tree move, she could probably make a temporary object.


She focus intensified and she felt the strain of her new gift. It drained her energy as a long metallic sliver materialized and rose slowly from the page. A smaller, slender sword emerged. Elena grabbed it and still felt the tug on her strength. Apparently it also required energy to maintain a drawing too, but to be useful she would keep the object there for as long as possible.


"In the mean time... You can use this? I have no skills but I bet you do."

 

[wolfborn4]

Rose looked over to Elena and watched the sword come out of the notebook. She truly had an amazing gift....for a human. She looked over the sword

 

[DawnAntalios]

Nyr, truly amused, crossed her arms as she saw Rose grabbing the sword and wielding it masterfully. Then she looked at Elena and clapped her hands together, applauding her.


" Impressive. " she said, smiling " So your talent is to create items... and maybe even life later on. Your gift is a very powerful one, Elena. Treasure it well, for it might be our only hope as we delve deeper into darkness. "

 

[Bea Delaine]

Elena watched with glee as Rose took it. Though it was a light weight weapon, it felt like a ton in her own hands. When her lack of energy wasn't improving, she leaned against a tree, making sure the weapon didn't fade from the page. At least it was helpful. That's the most she could do, until her ability got less difficult to maintain.


"Th-thank you Nyr.. But.. It's hard."

 

[DawnAntalios]

" Here. " she said as she leaned closer to Elena and plucked one of her feathers from her wings. She then channeled some of her remaining energy within it. She felt exhaustion creeping over her once more but she did not care: she was unable to fly and was not able to wield her magic during the day properly: if she was to sacrifice her power so that Elena has an easier time maintaining her magic then she had to do it. For them.


When she was finished she put the feather in the hands of the girl.


" It is not much, I am sorry, but at least it might ease the struggle to maintain the magic for a bit. "

 

[Bea Delaine]

Elena looked at Nyr reluctantly, then the feather. She didn't want to hurt the raven further but a greedy part of Elena told her she wanted the energy.


Taking the feather, she sighed in slight relief. This was manageable.


"Thank you. I'm sorry, next time I promise I'll handle myself."

 

[gloomy]

Medusa traveled through the forest, pushing the branches away as she did so. She didn't need to look back, or pause to look at her surroundings. If she was being followed her snakes would warn her. After a while she started to lose her breath a bit, after 25 years of sleeping her health wasn't the best. Though she could go for hundreds of years without food. Medusa came to a sudden stop, there was a giant gaping canyon in front of her. Looking down hesitantly her eyes flashed with interest. The river at the bottom appeared to be a deadly one, nature never ceased to amaze her. Looking to her right she squinted, what was that? She thought she saw something, but it was gone in a matter of seconds. She moved towards the odd figure, carefully walking on the edge of the cliff.

 

[DawnAntalios]

Nyr had to grab a low branch of a tree to keep her balance and not to fall down to the ground. She panted a bit then looked up. She did not see the trace of the giant but she heard its thundering steps not too far away nonetheless. She was unsure how on earth will they be able to stand against it now that the original plan was no longer the case.


" You figured out something yet? " she asked around, a little desperation in her voice " I don't mean to hurry you or anything but we need to do something about that creature while we can. "

 

[SilverFlight]

((I'm almost done catching up))


 
Ward could not keep an expression of fear out of his eyes when Nyr told them to stand and fight, but he nodded. he had discovered in that moment that he trusted her, and not only did he trust her, but he had faith in everyone here. Ward stepped closer to the dread raven and pressed his forehead against hers, channeling his energy. "Share my strength, we are friends after all." He pulled away with an embarrassed tilt to one ear. "Birds of a feather and all that eh?" Another crash shook him out of his current thoughts and he looked with no small amount of worry as a full grown giant came lumbering through the trees. To say it was massive was an understatement. The thing was gargantuan, with crooked teeth set into a lumpy, square jaw and scares that painted his face. He wore a tattered tunic made of the pelts of a thousand Woodland beasts and in one hand he carried a club the size of a cruise liner. Around his neck he wore what looked like a pearl necklace, when examined closer however Ward realized they were hundreds of skulls! He looked back at the ravine. The giant was big to be sure, but Ward doubted that even a being that big could walk away from a fall down there.


He beamed as Elena manifested a sword for Rose.


"I can we wings for more than myself." He declared. "I believe we can win. Nyr, you and Elena grab some of that vine and tie it between the trees spanning the path, make it just before the ravine. Rose, Mira, Leia, Joy, Eamon let's try and get that thing's attention shall we?


Leia listened to all of this, she watched Elena, who could do these amazing things and she felt a bit useless. Rose had been cursed, she could only transform if someone's life was in danger?


Suddenly the earth shook with a thundering voice:


"FEE FII FO FUM!!! I smell the blood of a human child!!"


Her heart began to race. She had a plan...but she hated it.


If she could take the pendant and get the giant to chase her, would that be enough?


Running over to Rose she held out her hand quickly. "Hey, can I see that necklace?"

 

[wolfborn4]

Rose looked to her and said " I can't take it off, it doesn't work that way " she tugged on it and it didn't move. She looked to the giant and shuddered but had enough courage to stand and fight it. With her friends she looked back to Leia

 

[SilverFlight]

Leia looked at the giant.


"For real? Ugh, curses suck!" She looked at Rose, conviction solidifying in her eyes. "Well, then, I hope this works." Without another word she turned and dashed straight for the approaching giant.


"HEY!" She shouted, trying to be as loud as she could. "Hey ugly! I'm down here!"


From a distance the giant seemed slow, Leia hoped he was actually as slow as he looked. With a bone-chilling moment Leia nearly froze as the giant looked right at her.

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[sitanomoto]

Foxy Loxy stood back and smiled a sharp-toothed grin. She would definitely step in if they needed her. She drew her small dagger and Marveled at the size of the giant and the bravery of the individuals in front of her.

 

[wolfborn4]

Rose watched her and then reacted and ran towards them. " What are you doing!? " she yelled and tripped falling forwards her wings came out and flapped, keeoin her from falling she stood up and looked at the giant.

 

[SilverFlight]

"I can take the pendant off if my life's in danger right? Well then here I go!" Leia did not stop running as the Giant repositioned his club.


"MMM! A TASTY MORSEL!!"


So he hadn't seen the others yet, that was good at least, giants must be very short-sighted.


Another thundering footstep and he was almost upon her.

 

[wolfborn4]

Rose looked to her and then back to the giant she growled and ran towards Leia. " Yes you can take it off! " she said and was almost to her. She was trying to get there before the giant did so she wouldn't get hurt.

 

[DawnAntalios]

" I am sorry Ward, I need to drain a bit of your energy now. " Nyr murmured as she faced the giant. She would not be able to hurt it too much but a little diversion might be helpful in the end.


" Winds! Obey my command! " she yelled but only a little gust rose up by her power alone. Sighing reluctantly she used her link to drain Ward's power and the wind immediately intensified. She aimed the stream of wind at the giant - but when it tried to react to it it split into two and hit its eyes, blinding it for a moment. This would not last for long however...

 

[SilverFlight]

The giant began reaching down for her. Oh dang, he was fast. Leia was starting to fear the worst when suddenly Rose was at her side. She reached for the pendant and pulled. it came away in her hand. By now she could see the giant's dirty fingerprints. Leia ducked and rolled clear. "Rose go!"


But Nyr's spell had bought them more time. the giant squinted, trying to determine why he could not longer see his prey. Big, but luckily none too smart. That was a relief.


Ward felt his strength ebb as he shared it with Nyr. He shook his head to clear the fog that had begun to creep over his vision. Ward threw himself forward into a full gallop, his talons raking the soft earth and his wings unfurled and pounded the air. He lifted off shakily but with growing strength in every stroke. ward shot straight for the giant's face.

 

[sitanomoto]

Foxy rolled her eyes. "You've got to be kidding me," she said, putting her face in her hands. "These guys have no idea what they're doing!" She examined the giant. "Hmm.... Short-sighted type, huh?" She looked at her dagger. "Maybe I can....." She looked around her area and spotted a tree with a low, snappy branch. She smiled and pulled her dagger back and shot it forward towards the giant at a crazy speed. Her accuracy was almost never off, and the dagger was headed straight towards the giant's eyes. "Please hit him...."

 

[wolfborn4]

Rose immediately morphed into her true form next to Liea. Her tail was curled around Liea and she roared to the giant. Rose was overly protective in her true form she breathed fire at the giants hand

 

[DawnAntalios]

" Rose. " Nyr sent a telepathic message to the dragon, hoping that she receives it " Could you breath fire in a cone at the giant when you get in a better position? I have an idea. "


She then searched for Ward, informing him of her plan.


" Ward, listen. I will sever the bond, with doing so I can use my remaining bits of power and the power you used to create the link to strike at the giant with a combined attack. If you can empower it further then it will become incredibly devastating with the power of the three of us. "