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Post by Natalia on Jun 26, 2007 15:56:06 GMT -5
::Natalia throws open the doors to what used to be Edea's house::
Welcome to your new home Iole.
::The little girl looks around, a little dissapointed at her surroundings::
Iole: It doesn't look like much of a home.
::Natalia rolls her eyes::
My dear sweet little Iole. When are you going to learn. You look at this place, and see a run-down abandoned... well, in your words, a dump. I look at this place, and I see a canvas. If you're going to be a true sorceress, you're going to have to learn to look at all the possibilities.
Iole: But I'm not a sorceress. You said I don't have any magic. All I can do is shapeshift.
::To prove her point the girl crouches down, and turns herself into a small dog. Natalia scoops her up, and whispers in her canine ears::
A sorceress does more than fling around spells. Do you suppose I got where I am today using my magic alone? A true sorceress is the perfect blend of might, magic, and wit. You stick with me, and you'll be a greater sorceress than... than Ultimecia!
::She sets Iole down as she transforms::
Iole: You mean it?
Have I ever lied to you? Now lets get started. We have a lot to do before Rainii arrives.
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Post by Natalia on Jun 26, 2007 19:53:10 GMT -5
::After a few hours, the run-down house is now somewhat liveable. The cracks in the stone wall are repaired, and the dusty marble floor is now polished, and elaborate rugs now cover most of its surface::
What do you think Iole? I suppose it'll do for now.
::She motions to the girl, who had really just been offering advice on how the house should look, while Natalia conjured it up::
Iole: How about a fireplace? and a few chairs?
::Natalia rubs her chin in thought::
I think you may be onto something here. Just a moment.
::She closes her eyes, and concentrates. When she opens them, the whites of her eyes are black, and her violet irises are glowing. Three large throne-like chairs appear in front of a gleaming fireplace. Coffee-tables, flower vases and other decorations arrange themselves about the room. Natalia snaps her fingers, and flames in the fireplace roar into life. Iole claps and cheers, before ecoming a cat, and curling up in front of the fire. Natalia smiles as the girl falls right to sleep::
Rest for now dear one. I'm going to work upstairs.
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Post by Natalia on Jun 26, 2007 20:26:44 GMT -5
::Natalia reaches the top of the marble staircase, as it appears to repair itself as she walks. She takes a good look around the ruined room::
Oh yes, this will do nicely.
::She throws off her trenchcoat, revealing her back corsette. She begins work on the room in the same manner as before, but this time she's not conjuring a simple family room. In no time at all the chamber no longer resembles itself. It looks more like a cross between a war-council chamber, and a libarary. Torches, and candlesticks light the room. There are bookshelves of spellbooks, history books, atlases, etc. lining the walls. Glass shelves full of exotic weapons, amulets, and other magic devices as well. And in the center is a round stone table, with three thrones surrounding it. Each with a black frame, and a different color cushioning. One violet, one gold, one green::
Hmm, looks like there's still room. The Coven. Has a nice ring to it. Now for the libarary.
::And with that, she marches off to the next room to remodel, the sound of her boots echoing along the marble floor::
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Post by Airlia Eyanson on Jun 26, 2007 22:12:58 GMT -5
(OOC- Contact Laguna and get an avatar! LOL!!!)
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Post by Natalia on Jun 27, 2007 23:32:47 GMT -5
(OOC: I'm trying! I'm really not that computer savy. I definitely see your point though. I got a photobucket account, so I'm off to a good start)
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Post by Natalia on Jun 28, 2007 0:54:39 GMT -5
::Natalia sits at the round table in the violet-cushioned chair. It had been quite a few days since they had arrived, and she was getting anxious about Rainii. She knew she was being ridiculous. Rainii was a grown woman, perfectly able to take care of herself. But she was the last surviving member of Crohan's group. And her patience was wearing thin with Iole's constant insistence that she was bored. Which was why the girl was sitting across from her in the green chair, changing into multiple different animals::
Iole, maintain your form while I'm talking to you.
::The girl transforms back, and folds her arms sulking::
Now, I have a very important mission for you. Listen to me because this is important. It's the first assignment you'll be going alone. On a brighter note, it's fairly simple. All I need you to do is locate Rainii.
::The name is barely out of her mouth, and Iole is cheering, and cartwheeling around the room. Natalia remains motionless, but her hands are balled into fists::
SIT DOWN!!! ::Her voice causes the room to tremble. Iole yelps, and leaps back into her seat::
::sigh:: I'm sorry. But this is important.
Iole: I'm sorry too Auntie. I'm just so excited to see Rainii again!
Well if you're good, I'll let you leave first thing in the morning.
::The girl is about to leap out of her seat, but a stern look from Natalia sends her back into the chair without protest::
Iole: Yes Auntie.
::Natalia rises, and crosses around the table to look her in the eye::
You're proving to be a valuable member of the coven. Keep this up, and you'll be a great sorceress in no time at all.
Iole: You think so?
I know so. Now off to bed with you. You have a long journey ahead. I can only imagine what kind of trouble she's managed to get herself into since we parted. The girl's practically a magnet for it.
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Post by Natalia on Jun 28, 2007 1:29:11 GMT -5
::The next morning, Natalia is with Iole outside the house, going over some last minute instructions::
Now remember to stop and eat something on the way please. I don't want you using the mirror to tell me you fell from the sky from hunger pains.
Iole: I won't. You worry too much Auntie.
You give me plenty cause for worry. Now off with you.
::Iole crouches down, and her skin starts to grow scales::
What are you doing?
Iole: Going dragon. Why?
NO! No dragons! You'll draw too much attention. It'll be much safer to fly by raven.
Iole: Awe, can't I be something prettier? Like a robin?
Oh, go as a cockatoo for all I care, just try not to be too flashy.
::The girl rolls her eyes, and prepares to transform again, but Natalia stops her. Some thing's caught her eye. Something she hadn't noticed before. Her ears are pointed now::
Iole, why are you wearing your ears that way?
Iole: Oh... these? ::indicates her ears:: I just... wanted them to be like yours. I want to be just like you Auntie.
:: Before Natalia can respond, a red breasted robin flies away where Iole was just standing::
Be careful! ::sigh:: Clever girl. Very resourceful. But she has the attention span of a fruit-fly!
::She returns to the house::
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Post by Natalia on Jun 28, 2007 2:32:27 GMT -5
::Later, back in the house, Natalia sits at the table once more. Ultimecia's spellbook lies open in front of her. She tries to concentrate, but her thoughts keep drifting back to the dark-haired, blue-eyed girl. As she does, the voices in her head seem to multiply::
Iole: I want to be just like you Auntie!
Crohan: You're just going to leave! Without one care for the mess you're leaving behind!
Vincent: I have a feeling she'll be the next threat.
Cherai: Has it occurred to you that I liked the way I was?
Other Voices: You'll just turn your back on everything we fought for!
Just gonna take the easy way out huh?!
They were defenseless! How could you! Take a look at the face in the water, and tell me you don't see a monster!
::She closes her eyes, trying to push the voices out of her head::
Oh dear one. If only I could make you understand. I'm no one to idolize.
Rainii: You've changed. You're a good... demoness
Rainii, I hope you're right.
::She returns to studying the book, trying to ignore the dilemma for now. She'll focus on the now, and cross that bridge when she comes to it::
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Post by Airlia Eyanson on Jun 28, 2007 9:04:12 GMT -5
(OOC- This is almost one of the creepiest posting lines I've ever seen!! Muwahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!)
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Post by Natalia on Jun 28, 2007 15:54:25 GMT -5
(OOC: Gracias! I try. ::blush:
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Post by Natalia on Jun 28, 2007 20:34:35 GMT -5
::Later on, a few days after Iole set out, she still hasn't contacted her. She can stand it no longer. She storms over to the large mirror she hung in the council-chamber. Her voice is livid with rage::
IOLEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
::The mirror's surface clouds. And a sleepy-eyed Iole responds on the other side::
Iole: Oh... Hi Auntie.
Don't you "hi Auntie" me missy! You've had me worried sick!
Iole: Shhh! Rainii's sleeping.
So you have found her. I told you to contact me as soon as you got there. I give you one simple task, and you've already managed to foul it up.
::Iole looks about to cry, and Natalia decides to ease off at the moment, and punish her later::
Oh there's no use fretting about it now. Report.
Iole: Well, we're in Balamb. Rainii met up with one of Mr. Paige's friends. She acts just like him.
What's going on in Balamb?
Iole: I don't know. The other girl won't tell me.
Well you're just a well of information aren't you. Tell Rainii I'm on my way there. I'll catch up in a few days.
Iole: Okay. Good night Auntie.
::The mirror goes blank, and Natalia returns to the table scowling. She slams Ultimecia's book closed, and gathers her trench coat::
Must I do everything myself?!
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