Elven Fantasy (Closed Thread)

[Jeremy Davis]

Posted by Leetah:

Rose
Rose remained seated for the moment. She felt other eyes upon her, and momentarily glanced away from Thil, to find her eyes meeting those of Thay. He gave her a nod, then moved out the door and out of sight. She wondered briefly if she should follow him, then wondered why she would think that. Her thoughts were interrupted by the dwarf's voice again, and she turned her eyes back to Thil in time to see the dwarf knock the drinks that Thil carried, splashing him with ale.

Rose saw the expression on his face, and was on her feet in an instant, gathering the Shadows to her. She watched his body tense, his fists clenched and felt her body tighten in anger towards the belligerent dwarf. She was just getting ready to give her Shadows the power to frighten the living daylights out of the Child of Earth, when her father stepped up and laid a hand on Thil's shoulder, staying him from his course of action for the moment. She could tell it took a great deal of his will to keep himself in check, but he was doing it admirably.

She remained standing, feeling too keyed up now to relax into her seat again. She glanced down at Topper, who was curled into a ball and snoring quietly, not even noticing she had moved from his side. She smiled fondly at him, then decided suddenly she needed a breath of fresh air; she was suddenly feeling nauseous. Quickly, she moved toward the door, and into the night air.

Once outside, Rose drew a deep breath, feeling better as soon as the cool air bathed her face. She glanced up at the sky, and then around her. Suddenly, she was conscious of two bright eyes watching her from the shadows, and feeling a bit nervous, drew her own Shadows about her, like a cloak. She met the gaze evenly and simply waited, without speaking.

 

[Jeremy Davis]

Thay

::Thay heard the door of the Inn swing open once more, expecting Giamond to come and speak with him about their next moves, he was stunned for a split second to see that it was Rose. Seeing her tense up made him aware that the moonlight and shadows hid his ashen body from her view, and he stepped into the dim light from within the Inn and smiled warmly at her::

Greetings Rose...The Inn get too crowded for you as well I take it?

::As he spoke many thoughts and memories crossed his mind. Would she allow him to be in the child's life if indeed the child was his? How could she after what he had done to her, even if he was not in control of his actions? He knew that Thil had feelings for her and everyone in the group could feel them as well. Only time would answer his questions, and the underlying thought was If the Spider Queen knew of this plot would they all survive the ordeal? No they will survive, they will put the Spider Queen in darkness and they will move on with their lives.::

 

[Jeremy Davis]

Posted By Leetah

Rose
Even knowing it was Thay's eyes she had felt did not ease Rose's tension for a few moments. She could feel the Shadows just waiting for her to release them, so they could keep her from harm. Then he smiled warmly at her, his teeth gleaming whitely in the moonlight, and inexplicably she relaxed. She didn't understand why the sight of his smile would cause this, but only knew she had nothing to fear from him. In fact, she felt somewhat glad to see him, another emotion she could not understand in the least. She still had nightmares regarding her experiences in the Underdark, and Thay was often a large part of them, since he had come into the village.

Greetings Rose...The Inn get too crowded for you as well I take it?

She watched him study her, as if trying to gauge her feelings towards him. She was certain he had noticed her body's easing, so he must have some idea that she felt more relaxed with him, even though she could not bring herself to trust him entirely.

"I was feeling a bit ill...I suppose the heat was too much inside. I thought perhaps the cool air would help." Rose explained, running her fingers through her hair. He gave her a quizzical look, and in answer she said, "It has helped, somewhat. I am feeling better. " She paused, then asked. "What about you? " Before he could answer, there was a high-pitched keening from inside the Inn and what sounded like furniture being turned over, and dishes crashing to the floor. Rose and Thay whirled about, as the door burst open, and a wailing Topper came flying out, bumping into Rose's legs, and causing her to fall forward. She would have hit the ground, if not for Thay's arms catching her.

Trembling, Rose knelt beside the goblin, who was sobbing in wheezy gasps. Shushing him, she asked "Topper, what is it? Has someone hurt you?" "Topper wakes up...Rose is gone...Topper not know where she go....Topper must find Rose..." Topper gulped the words out between sobs. "Oh, Topper....." Rose stroked his warty little cheek gently, "I won't leave you alone, I promise. I may leave the room and your sight temporarily, but I won't leave you behind ever. I promise." Topper looked at her tearfully. "Rose promises?" he said doubtfully, and she nodded. "I promise." She paused, then said "It sounded like you caused quite a ruckus in there. Is everything alright?"

Topper looked sheepishly at the ground, tears still running down his face. "Topper not know. He looking so hard for Rose, he not pay attention to where he going. Maybe break some things." Rose sighed heavily, feeling her tension return. Turning to Thay, she said, "I'd better go see what damage he's done. Are you staying here, or do you want to come?"

 

[Jeremy Davis]

Thay

" I donnae handle crowds well, I...."

::The loud cry and the sound of crashing caught Thay off guard, but only momentarily, and just as he went to move he saw Topper darting for within the Inn's glow and all but tackle Rose. His momentum carried them both back into Thay and seeing them off balance, Thay caught Rose in his arms, holding her close for what seemed like minutes but was in fact merely seconds, feeling her body against him before helping her back to her feet. Rose consoled Topper as images of what had happened between them in Underdark returned to haunt Thay.

Regaining himself, Thay went to the doorway and looked inside. It seemed the little one toppled the table their party was sitting at, spilling the food and drink on the floor. Scows and murmers of disgust passed many lips within the Inn, and the potencial for an all out brawl within the Inn boiled close to the breaking point.::

I'd better go see what damage he's done. Are you staying here, or do you want to come?

::Thay turned to Rose hearing her voice over the others and waves his hand at her::

I donnae think it would be a good Idea for Topper to go back inside. Seems his outburst caused some to become angry. I will go and send Thil out with you then help Giamond smooth things over with the owner. Hopefully we can leave without a fight.

::Thay turned and entered the Inn, his eyes cautiously scanning everyone he passed knowing that everyone was on the verge of a brawl. He gently laid his hands at his side, the fingers of his left hand toying with the hilt of a dagger tucked in his belt. He reached Thil as he was still at the bar with Giamond, the dwarf still rattling along about Elves and Goblins, Topper's outburst only adding fuel to the drunken barrage spewing from the dwarf's beard covered mouth::

Thil, Rose is outside with Topper, Would you please go out with her and Topper while Giamond and myself speak with the owner?

::Thay chose his words with some caution feeling his presence making Thil tense, but he knew getting Thil outside would protect Rose as well as get him away from the other things making him on the edge of an outburst of his own::

 

[Jeremy Davis]

Posted By Leetah

Rose
Thay's voice stopped Rose in her tracks, as she started back in the door of the Inn. I donnae think it would be a good Idea for Topper to go back inside. Seems his outburst caused some to become angry. I will go and send Thil out with you then help Giamond smooth things over with the owner. Hopefully we can leave without a fight. Thinking it over quickly, she nodded in agreement and turned back to the goblin, as the Drow re-entered the building himself. She hoped he was right, and that all would be worked out smoothly.

Topper whimpered again, and she turned her attention to him for the moment. Taking the hem of her cloak, she gently wiped his unlovely face, made even more unlovely by the remnants of his bout of hysteria. Once she had cleaned him up a bit, she took his hand and led him over into the shadows, to sit beside her on a bench. He was perfectly happy now that she was taking care of him again, and leaned against her as they sat there.

"Topper," Rose began earnestly, "This must not happen again, do you understand? We simply cannot afford trouble or to call too much attention to ourselves. Lloth could have spies almost anywhere." The goblin began to whimper again, tears pooling in his eyes, but she shook her head at him. "I'm not angry with you, Dear Heart, I just want to make sure you don't make the same mistake again. Alright?" She ran her hand over the top of his head, thinking how like a child he was. "Topper understand. Topper be good...be quiet. No more trouble."

"Good. That's settled then." Rose gave him a warm smile, then her thoughts turned to Thay's statement that he would send Thil out to her. She found the idea warmed her, and wondered again just what her feelings were concerning Thil. She thought of some of the things that had passed between them, and sighed, wishing for things to be simpler.

 

[Jeremy Davis]

Thildimar

:: Dispite his anger growing intense at the insolence the dwarf was showing him, Thil nodded.::

I suppose you're right Drow...

::Turning in more of a defiance than a compliance, he walked outside to find rose, the whole time his mind raced::

How dare that Drow order me around as if he was in charge of this. If it wasn't for Giamond... At least I am out of that place and with him gone I can talk with Rose.

::Looking about he spotted Rose and Topperas they waited by a tree for someone they knew to come out of the Inn.::


Thay

::He watched as Thil left, the looked at Giamond who was despiratly trying too cool the owner of the Inn down, Toppers outburst having been the straw that broke his back as he cursed up and down about how he would never allow goblins or Elves into his Inn again.

Thay then scanned his eyes across the others within the Inn, those there to help them in their quest.

We have grown entirely too big to complete our missions covertly

Thay laid his hand on Giamond's shoulder and whispered::

-vqw- Come my freind we cannot do much else here, get Aria and meet rose, Thil, and I outside...We need to speak of our plans...

::Thay tossed a small coinbag onto the bartop and walked with Giamond as he went to get Aria up and moving again::

 

[Leetah]

Rose

Rose sat quietly on the bench, Topper snuggling into her side. She kept her eyes on the door of inn to see what might happen next, or who might appear. She was not overly surprised to see Thil appear at the door. He spotted the two of them in the shadows at once, and walked towards them. Once again, she tried to sort her feelings for him out. It was all so confusing. When he was standing directly in front of her, Rose looked up into his eyes.

"Is everything alright? Or will it be?" The worry she felt for Topper, and for this whole mission was evident in her face and voice. She waited to see what he might say.

Aria

Aria had watched as Rose had slipped from her seat. She started to say something, to see if Rose was alright, but when she saw her make her way out of doors, she relaxed again. She had seen the tension in Rose as the dwarf began to hassle Thil, and she was glad Giamond had gone to lend a hand. She watched him, her love for him evident in her gaze. She noticed the little goblin stir in his place on the bench, and sit up, sleepily blinking. She watched as his eyes grew wide with alarm and he looked about wildly. She began to speak to him, but before she could even open her lips, he was shrieking and flying off the bench, dashing about wildly, calling for Rose.

Aria watched with open-mouthed shock as the little goblin careened off the walls and furniture. She grimaced as she heard glass breaking and saw the angry scowls of the other patrons. Finally, she watched with some sense of relief when Topper hurled himself out the front door. A short while later, Thay came back in and spoke to Thil. She watched him scowl, but head out the door, presumably to join Rose.

Thay and Giamond were now headed back to join her. She rose to her feet, assuming that they would soon be ready to depart, particularly after the scene with the dwarf and with Topper.

 

[Jeremy Davis]

Thildimar

::As he headed towards Rose, he couldn't help but wonder what she and the DRow were talking of before all of this. It sickened him again to know that the child Rose Carried could be His.
He pushed the thought from his head and tried to put on his best smile for her, truly glad to be out of the Inn now::

I blieve it will...Giamond and the Drow are taking care of things within...I believe I saw the Drow pay the owner for the damage...

::he shifted from on foot to the next and looked into her face and eyes::

Is everything alright, Rose, you seem distracted?


Giamond & Thay

Giamond walked over to Aria, and seeing her stand, he simply slipped his arm around her waist and helped her gain her balance::

We are going to go outside, Thay wants to talk with You, me, Rose and Thildimar...Im not sure what he has to say, but I think I have a feeling that we will be heading out soon...

::Thay stepped up to Aria's other side and offered to help, but Giamond waved him off signalling that he had Aria securly. Thay then simply followed the two of them outside his eyes keen to any for of attack should one come before they get safley outside::

 

[Leetah]

Rose

Seeing Thil smile, made Rose feel immensely better suddenly, although it did not erase the worry she felt completely. His words brought even more comfort, and she nodded, sighing with relief. She had felt her Shadows drawing near, but as she relaxed a bit, They moved back again. She watched as Thil shifted his weight, and their eyes met. She could see his concern for her even before he spoke.

"Is everything alright, Rose, you seem distracted?"

She sighed again, and looked down at her hands. "I'm just very concerned about everything, I suppose. I was feeling ill earlier, but that has passed. I....I feel very confused at the moment. By the way, Thil, you should call Thay by his name, not just 'the Drow' all the time. I know neither of us is exactly fond of him, but we all must get along for the moment until this mission is done."

Rose got to her feet, reached out and took his hand in her own, needing to feel the touch of a friend suddenly. Her hands were ice cold, and Thil's flesh felt warm to her touch. They both turned as the door to the inn opened again.


Aria

Aria smiled at Giamond as he moved to her side, his arm sliding about her waist with practiced ease. "We are going to go outside, Thay wants to talk with You, me, Rose and Thildimar...Im not sure what he has to say, but I think I have a feeling that we will be heading out soon..." She nodded. "Alright, Love, I'm ready for whatever is to come." He returned her smile, his love very evident in his gaze.

The two of them moved together to the door of the inn, with Thay close behind. They moved out onto the shadowed porch, where the others waited.

 

[Jeremy Davis]

Thay

::He waited until all four of the others were close enough, then looked them over slowly seeing that they were indeed a small yet talented bunch. The only one he worried about was Aria seeing that her hip was not strong enough to carry her own weight yet she would be a disability when they got to Underdark. For that he had a plan though. In truth they only needed her to sooth her child when the time came.

He looked at Giamond and knew that he would be the only one he could truely trust in the group as he had a respect for Thay that was mutual.

When his eyes came to Thil and Rose he knew that he was going to have to prove himself to them. Rose would be eaiser than Thil because she already knew he ment what he promised, but she still was unsure how she felt about his "attack" upon her in Enderdark, controled by another or not. Thil on the other hand, Thay knew he could not show his back to him in Underdark because once there Thil may try to take revenge against Thay for all the "problems" Thay had been causing him.::

I believe that we have grown too large in numbers for the covertness that this mission requires. We in essance need to sneak into Underdark, do what we need to retrieve the child and kill the queen. Then, should my people react opposite the way I belive they will, get out of Underdark and make our way back to Southwood.

I donnae believe we will get much help within Underdark. My cohorts may already be dead, but should they not be, we will have some ten to twenty men helping us in our quest.

::Thay paused a moment to allow all of what he said to sink in, then continued::

I think that we should head out tonight just us six, his eyes wandering to Topper, and leave the rest behind. What say you all?

Giamond

::He watched Thay's movements as he talked and nodded in agreement on a few occasions. When Thay asked for everyones opinion, he spoke up first.::

I believe you are right. This is a very touchy situation, and the danger once we get to Underdark is great, but I think that we can survive this and get back to Southwood.

Thildimar

::He held Roses's hand as he listened to the Drow speak, the whole time he couldn't help but not trust him. He's leading us to our deaths...He has a trap set for us... was all he could think of as he listened to him speak. He felt that the others would insure their survival and by taking them away from the group, Thay was making this a suicide mission.::

I don't like this Giamond. Everyone here know I don't trust Thay at all, for all we know he could be working with the Spider-Queen and leading us to our deaths at her hands. Know that I will do as the group says, but I don't like it...

Giamond

Thil, he has so far proven himself trustworthy as everything he has done and said has not contradicted his cause. The elders say that he is trustworthy and truthful and I will go with what they say. What do you two think Aria and Rose?

 

[Leetah]

Rose

Rose felt Thil clasping her hand tightly as they listened to what Thay had to say. She could feel the tension coiled in him like a spring. It was evident in every line of his body that he held no trust or liking for the Drow. She frowned slightly, fearing that this would prove to be quite the problem. She was not at all surprised to hear his words to Giamond, but like her Father, she trusted the Elders and she trusted her Father's counsel as well.

"I agree with Thay." Rose spoke simply, feeling Thil's eyes upon her, but not meeting them. "Of any of us, I have the least reason to like him or trust him, but I find that I do. Trust him, at least." She did not look at Thay either, and again felt that confused jumble of emotion sweep over her. Pulling her hand gently from Thil's grasp, she moved slightly, getting closer to Topper, who was beaming all over his ugly little face that he was being included in the party.

Aria

Aria listened to all the others and nodded at certain points. Giamond had not taken his arm from around her yet, and she was very glad of it. Although her hip was much improved, she was very grateful for the extra support his strength provided.

When Rose finished speaking, all eyes moved to her, except for Rose's, which were fixed on Topper. "I agree with the majority. I think the less members we have to our war party, the better. Perhaps we might manage to go unnoticed, at least for a longer time."

 

[Jeremy Davis]

Thay

I think we should rest tonight and head off to Underdark in the morning. I thought that this side trip was time wasting in the begining and I still belive it has been, but we might as well get as much sleep as we can tonight as sleep may come in fleeting moments from here on.

Giamond, may I suggest that you and Aria share a room so that you can help her with her hip. Rose I offer my room to you and Topper or I am sure that Thil would share his room with you as well...I believe we have enough for you to get yor own room though should you rather do that...

::He glanced at her their eyes locking as he waited her answer, and the thoughts returned to his head.::

How could she even think of taking me up on such an offer...Share a room with me after what befell her at my hand...and what will happen when the baby is born..will she allow me to be in its life or will I loose to Thil or another elf from Southwood.

Giamond

::He nodded in agreement with Thay and looked deeply into Aria's eyes as he spoke.::

I agree, a good nights sleep is what we will all need before our trek. I would be glad to room and care for ARia if she will have me.

Thil

::He gritted his teeth in anger as Thay made his outlandish proposition, and if looks could kill the drow would have dropped dead. This game of one upmanship between them over Rose would have to come to an end soon before oneof them ended up dead, and as far as he was concerned the drow would be the one gasping for breath if he had his way.

He merely waited for Rose to decide, trying to mask his anger::

 

[Leetah]

Aria

Smiling warmly at Giamond, Aria nodded. "Of course I'll share your room, Love. There's no place else I'd rather stay." In a whisper that only he could hear, she added, "I hope that you will, indeed take good care of me..." The meaning behind her words was clear. Then they waited to see how Rose would answer Thay's question.

Rose

Rose knew she would feel more comfortable sharing a room with one of the men, but how could she choose? She closed her eyes in frustration, damning Thay for putting the choice before her. She could feel the tension in the air between the two men, both vying for her attention. Topper whimpered a little as he felt the stirring in the air. The Shadows drew nearer her, and she realized just how keyed up she truly was. She was weary beyond all reasoning suddenly, and felt if she didn't lie down immediately she was going to pass out where she stood.

"I feel it best that I have my own room, if we have enough coin to cover it, that is." Rose said this as firmly as she could, under the circumstances. She felt her head spinning, and then as her Shadows surrounded her, she seemed to hear a caconophy of sound. She felt her legs giving way, and there was nothing she do to stop them. White as a sheet, she crumpled, as Topper cried out in alarm.

 

[Jeremy Davis]

Thildimar

::Being closest to Rose he was the first to grab her and keep her from the floor. But both Thil and Thay had reacted seeing her fold up before them. Giamond holding Aria steady obviously couldn't move to help, but the concern was etched on his face as well.::

Rose?... Rose are you alright?

::Seeing that she was indeed unresponcive, he pressed her no more and just looked at Giamond not even giving Thay a second glance::

She will room with me tonight...she is breathing and her heartbeat is normal..perhaps she just was so exhausted she fainted

Giamond

Let us all get to our rooms and we can check on each other during the evening. Thay would you please take care of the rooms?

::He could not do such a task having to help Aria, and now with rose down and out, Thay would have to do it.::

Thay

:: Drawing his hand away from Rose seeing that THil had her and not wanting to cause a fight, he nodded to Giamond in responce to his request and walked back into the Inn securing their rooms for the evening.

Soon after he returned with the three keys and handed Giamond and Thil their keys. He had placed himsef between the other two so that if he was needed by either he could react quickly.::

Thay looked at Topper and smirked inside knowing that Thil would have to deal with him in the room. Topper wouldn't leave Roses side as he seemed attatcked to her like a small child.

Giamond and Aria were the first to move towards the Inn, and thay offered them his help when they got to the steps, slipping his arm around Aria's back and helping to lift her up the steps.

Thil, Rose and Topper followed in tow, and soon all of them were in their rooms for the night::

 

[Leetah]

Aria

Aria gave a small cry of alarm as Rose crumpled toward the floor, but was relieved to see Thil catch her before she hit the ground. His conern for her, and his feelings, were evident in his voice as he tried to rouse her. She felt a small measure of relief when he announced that all seemed normal with her. She well remembered the exhaustion of pregnancy, although she'd been spell-bound at the time and had dealt with it easily due to that fact. She noticed the expression on the Drow's face as he watched Rose being ministered to by Thil, and couldn't help but feel sorry for him.

Rose

Rose could hear Thil's voice coming from a very long way away, could hear Topper shrieking, but she could not respond. The blackness pressed down on her and she welcomed it for the moment. It was a bit frustrating that she could not pass completely into the darkness, that she must continue to be aware of things around her, but she supposed that was how it must be. She felt Thil's hands gently touching her, checking her pulse and breathing.

"She will room with me tonight...she is breathing and her heartbeat is normal..perhaps she just was so exhausted she fainted."

Relief swept over her at Thil's words, for now she didn't have to choose. Topper seemed to be somewhat comforted by Thil's words that she was alright, but she felt his knobby hand upon her own, as if to determine for himself she was indeed alive. She could hear him whimpering softly, and wished she could respond to him. She was aware of movement all around her, and heard Thay give the room keys to the others. Then she felt Thil's strong arms lifting her, pressing against his chest as he carried her toward the inn.

Aria

When Thay assisted Giamond with her, she turned to him, giving him a warm smile of thanks. Softly, she said "You truly care for her, don't you?" Without giving him time to answer, she and Giamond moved to their room. As soon as they were inside, he assisted her to the bed. She looked up at him, and opened her arms, beckoning him to come to her.

 

[Jeremy Davis]

Giamond

::He too looked over at that and offered his thanks for the help, and as they reached their door, he looked back and watched Thil take Rose and Topper into his room, then looked back at Thay seeing his eyes watching them too. Aria's voice brought them both back to her and Giamond was taken back by what she asked Thay.::

I will be ok from here my friend. Rest well..

::And with that he helped Aria into the room and set her on the bed. He straighthened his back and smiles lovingly as Aria opened her arms to him. Carefully he knelt down before her on the floor and wrapped his arms around her holding her close to him enjoying both the feel and smell of her beside him. He finally broke the silence as he posed a question to her::

So you see it too then? You see that Thay has feelings for Rose as well though he tries to hide them because of this mission.

Thay

::He removed his arm from around Aria once they reached the door and Giamond told him they would be alright. Aria's statement sank to the bone and stung him as he contemplated it, but before he could even come up with and answer they were in the room and the door was closing.

Is it so obvious? Is that what is causeing all of the tension between myself and Thil? Is that why Rose collapsed because I had so heartlessly had her choose between myself and Thil?

He silently cursed himself for his lapse of concious and looked down at the door Rose and Thil entered. Part of him wanted to go to Rose but another part of him told him that Thil would take care of her. With it settled, he slipped into his room and fell to his bed his mind swimming both his mind and body exhausted::

Thil

::He gently set her on the bed and tried to make her comfortable, drawing the covers up over her. He softly and lovingly caressed the hair from about her face and watched her with admiration and concern as she rested.

Topper made some noise, then climbed up on the bed beside Rose's body and watched her as well. His whipers went unnoticed for some time before Thil reassured him that she was just tiuredand needed her rest.

He bent down and placed a soft kiss to her forehead, then moved over to a chiar by the bed sitting down on it and watching her as she slept. There heremained, watching and waiting until sleep took him off.::

 

[Leetah]

Aria

"So you see it too then? You see that Thay has feelings for Rose as well though he tries to hide them because of this mission."

Aria wrapped her slender arms about Giamond's strong shoulders, and pulled his head against her, her fingers stroking through his hair.

"Yes, my Love, I do. I feel sorry for the boy. I just don't know if Rose can see it, but I think Thil may...or at least, he senses a threat there at any rate. I don't envy them. A love triangle is never easy."

She bent forward and let her lips brush his brow. "Come up and sit beside me." She patted the bed, and he moved to join her there. Once he was seated, she tenderly caught his face between her open palms. "Now...let us forget the others for a time...and let there be only the two of us...." So saying, she leaned in and brushed his lips lightly with her own, tracing her fingers over his jawline.

Rose

Rose felt Thil lay her gently on the bed, slipping her boots off of her feet. She wanted so desperately to say something to him...to Topper...just to let them know she was truly alright, but she just could not manage it. She felt the Shadows drawing near her, keeping watch over her as well. ~Thank you, Dear Friends~ she sent silently to them, and felt a wave of affection wash over her. She felt Thil's hands, ever so tender, brushing the hair from her face.

Topper whimpered again, and clambered up beside her, cuddling against her side like a small child in need of comfort. She heard Thil console him finally, reassuring him she was simply tired. He finally quieted, seeming to fall asleep curled against her. Then, almost so lightly she didn't feel them, Thil's lips brushed her forehead. Achingly, she found herself wishing they would move lower to meet her own, but she heard him move away and seat himself.

Finally, Rose felt herself dropping into darkness. All was quiet, and she knew nothing for a time. Then it seemed she was moving along a path, alone. She was not frightened, just intrigued. She was moving through a forest, and she could feel someone waiting for her ahead. She moved along until she reached a clearing in the forest. On one side of the clearing, stood Thil, on the other Thay. They were both looking at her with such longing, her heart soared and at the same time plummeted. Such need was in those two pairs of eyes!

She stepped directly into the center of the clearing, so that she was an equal distance from both men. As she looked from one to the other, they each held out their arms to her, in supplication, each pleading silently for her to join him. Then, as she stood there, trying to decide, she felt a weight in her arms. Now she was holding a babe, wrapped in a blanket. She could not see his face, but she knew that it was a boy. Trembling, she reached out to pull back the edge of the blanket, to see his face....and then she started just enough to jolt her from the dream. Rose moved a little in her sleep, just on the edge of waking, then sank back into darkness, this time untroubled.

 

[Jeremy Davis]

Giamond

::His eyes closed slightly as their lips met. His skin seemed to come alive at her mere touch, and he allowed his hands to move and lay on her sides, fingers searching her body for the great reward of bare skin.

Their first came when he felt her bare legs and thighs as his fingers dipped below, fingertips tracing small circles along her skin. He perposly stayed away from her center wainting this ti last the better part of the night. His Other hand went up then curled around her back pulling her to him so that her breasts were pressed against his chest.

His tongue moved through his lips before parting hers and delving within her own mouth. After some toying first with her lips then her teeth, his tongue found hers and a game of tag ensued.::

Thil

::He had nodded off as everything in the room became calm and silent, but the sound of her body jerking on the bed, apperantly because of a nightmare, woke him as well.

He rose to his feet and walked over to the bed. After looking down at her for a lingering moment, He sat on the bed and ran his fingers across her cheek.::

-vqw- I will be here for you always Rose...

Thay

::After seeing that the other four were paired in their rooms, he retired to his own. Once inside with the door closed he begane to think aloud.::

They are all counting on you to bring them to Underdark and see them out as well...Do you think you can do it?

::He paised the room as he fought with himself::

And now you are fighting mentally with Thil over Rose and you don't even know if she has feelings for you? She carries your child, but just because she will love it does not mean that her feelings for you will change.

::As his anger and frustration grew, his body tensed and started to shake. Finally he simple fell to his knees and pounded the floor once.::

 

[Leetah]

Aria

Aria moaned softly against Giamond's lips, as their tongues danced together. His fingers trailing over her flesh felt so wonderful. It had been far too long since they had joined, and she needed and wanted him very badly. She felt his arousal pressing into her thigh and saw that his needs matched her own, as they usually did. She ran her hands lightly over his back, down to where his shirt met his trousers. Working her hands beneath it, she was rewarded with the warmth of his bare skin, as his own fingers touched her bare thighs.

"Ah yes..." she murmured against his mouth, spreading her legs slightly, to permit him further access to her body. She felt Giamond press her against his chest, her nipples rubbing against the cloth of her shirt, straining and aching to be set free. She rubbed her breasts against him, causing her nipples to become firmer. She ran her hands up his back, then slid them from beneath his shirt, sliding one hand up to tangle in his hair, the other to move downward, tracing just below the waistband of his trousers, skimming the upper swell of his buttocks.

The kisses were becoming more passionate now, as the ache within them grew. Aria felt Giamond's fingers working their way slowly over her thighs, coming close, but never touching her center. She moaned against his mouth again, loving the contact, but tortured by it at the same time. She could feel her wetness growing, aching to be filled by him.

Rose

Even deep in slumber, Rose was somehow aware of Thil's presence by the bedside. Some part of her had felt him move to her side, to make certain she was alright. It warmed her, to know he cared so much. She felt him seat himself on the bed, and his fingertips brush tenderly over her soft cheek.

His whisper was almost too soft to be heard. "I will be here for you always Rose..." She did hear it though, deep in her soul, and smiled in her sleep. Aware on some level of her actions, she found herself reaching out to him, catching his hand and holding it tightly. She could not open her eyes, but she felt a great need to be close to him. Tugging gently on his hand, she pulled him toward her. She felt him move in the direction of her body, and then settle himself beside her. She somehow knew he was facing her, as he lay there beside her.

Rose moved slightly away from Topper, and toward Thil. The little goblin murmured in his sleep, but did not awaken. He seemed to know that she was still there and was satisfied. She found herself moving until she was pressed against Thil, seeking his arms. She lifted her chin and then their lips met. Never once did her eyes flutter, but she knew this felt right at the moment.

 

[Jeremy Davis]

Giamond

::His fingers toyed with the bare skin of her thighs as they moved from one to the other, never quite touching her moistened petals. He enjoyed the pleasurable torture as much as she did, and his skin crawled with the sensations of her fingers on him.

As she ran her fingers through his hair and pressed his face to hers in their kiss, his other handwandered beneath herclothing, this time instead of joining his hand below, this one started at her back, passed by her side and overtook on of her firm breasts.

He kneaded the firm mound of flesh tenderly lifting it and circling it gently on her body, then after feeling the nipple in his palm, he moved so that his finger and thumb trapped it. Lovingly he pinched, tugged, and rolled the pert nipple, all the while nibbling and sucking on her tongue.::

Thildimar

::He simply watchedher closely as she slept, so much in love with her, and at first he doubted that he saw the smile curl on her lips. The smile remained Though, and soon he felt her hand take his and draw him down beside her on the bed. He settled himself beside her and watched her to see if she would open her eyes.

Soon she turned to press herself against him, and as he was looking down at her, he watched her move and her lips take his in a soft kiss. At first he was hesitant, but soon he found himself returning the kiss, his eyes closing.

Careful not to bump or stir Topper, Thil wrapped her in his arms holding her close to him as she slumbered.::

Thay

::A sudden feeling of lonelyness overtook him as he looked about the room. He knew he should be sleeping, but sleep only brought disturbing dreams of home and past deeds. In truth unless he was exhausted, he hadn't slept much on this whole mission.

Leaving his sword within his room, he gathered his coin poutch and his key. Softly he closed the door of his room, areful not to make much noise as not to wake the others, and locked his room behind him. Lashing the key to his belt, he walked back down into the Inn and found a seat by himself.

The Inn was much less crouded, most of the earlier patrons had left and the serving wenches and some of the kitchen staff were cleaning up the mess the goblin had created with his outburst. He reached out an took one of the wenches by the arm as she passed, and looked up at her his eyes taking her in for a lingering moment. She was nae comley as some of the other girls in the Inn had been, no in fact she was quite a beauty and the dirt and soot of her work only added a personality to her face. He red hair cascaded down over her face and curvacious body and she looked at him with her catlike emerald eyes.::

A mead, if it is possible...

::She offered him a soft smile and looked around her before leaning down and whispering::

We are actually closed, but I will be right back with one for you..

 

[Leetah]

Aria

Aria moaned against Giamond's mouth, when his fingers found her hard nipple. She arched her back, so that he might have better access to the taut nub. Her hands roamed downward, seeking the tie of his trousers, finding it, and unfastening it, so that she could slide her hands inside to touch his burgeoning flesh. She felt him gasp against her lips as her fingers enclosed his shaft, her thumb rubbing over the head of his cock, rubbing the drop of moisture she found there into his skin.

Their kisses grew even more heated, as she began to stroke him with practised ease, and his hands worked the soft flesh of her breasts. Her other hand slid over his back again, up to his neck, then down to the small of it, sliding down to brush the upper swell of his buttocks again.

"Ah, Giamond, my Love....." she murmured against his mouth "I believe we should shed these clothes...before they get torn asunder...."

Rose

Thil's lips were firm on hers at last. It felt very right, to Rose's half-awake half-asleep self. She felt him slide his arms carefully around her relaxed body, and pull her close. He held her so carefully, as if she were a precious, fragile thing that he could crush. She found herself sliding her arms about his body in kind, as they lay facing each other. She snuggled into his body even closer, needing his warmth...his closeness. She could smell his masculine scent, and it was very comforting. She buried her nose in his chest for a moment to take more of it in.

Thil continued to hold her, and she raised her face again, letting her lips brush over the side of his neck ever so softly. She moved slightly so that she could brush her lips against his earlobe, then turned her face to kiss him again, this time with a bit more urgency.

 

[Jeremy Davis]

Giamond

:: He quickly heeded her request, his body trembling as she had caressed him into a heat a passionate energy. Quickle he had removed his shirt and then started on her outfit. After tugging, pulling, lifting and parting, he beheld her completely naked for the first time. He allowed his eyes wander over each curve of her form, watching her breasts raise and fall with her hurried breathing.

It took a lot of control on his part to both, kep control of his actions and keep from erupting at just the mere sight of her. Soon though he felt her hands at the band of his breeches, trying to tug them down that she could see him aked as well. He slide the breeches down then stepped out of them before climbing onto the bed and slipping around her so that his chest was pressed to her back.

Aria's head fell back to rest on his shoulder and he leaning his head to devoure her lips. Soon his hands found her navel, then slowly, oh so slowly, increased their climb until his palms and fingers covered her breasts again their torturous teasing begining anew.::

Thildimar

::He closed his eyes as he felt her mold herself against him. {i]Is she awake or is she alseep and dreaming?[/i] he thought as she moved. Some of her actions told him that she was awake while others were actions one does when they need to feel secure while they sleep.

Her kisses sent shards of pleasure coursing through him and he opened his eyes and watched her as she went from his neck to his earlobe, hr warm breath tickling his skin, then finally their lips met. The urgency of her kiss surprised him and while his body responded to it, he still didnt know whether she was awake or asleep. Deciding that he would simply allow things to happen, he strated to nibble softly at her lower lip, tugging and pulling it from her until her body reclaimed it once more. He moved his tongue to press against her lips to see if they would part and allow him access.::

Thay

::The girl soon returned with a mug and a pitcher of meade for him, and he drank from the mug as if he had not had anything to drink in quite some time. In truth he was merely trying to kill the thoughts plaguing his mind. Seeing that he was set with his drink, the girl tried to move, but Thay caught her arm gently and requested that she stay with him. Unsure of the whole situation, the girl looked around first to see where the owner of the Inn was before reluctantly agreeing to it.

They talked for quite some time and in doing so, Thay come to know the girl as Kiara and that she was actually owned by the Inn Matser, that he had bought her at a slave auction.

Slavery was not unheard of and, in truth, many people still had them. The Drow used to make slaves of the people they would conqure, making them dig the catacombs of Underdark. Now though, the Drow very seldome were seen above ground as their lives were sated in the world they had below. Not until recently had they started to migrate from their homes beneath ground to thewonders that awauted in the world.

Thay drank as they talked, and though he offered drink to Kiara she never took any. Soon however the Inn Master had come to claim her for the evening and requested that Thay goto his room. Seeing that he had partook of more meade than he should have, the Inn Master told Kiara to help Thay to his room, then return to the kitchen to be secured for the evening.

Kiara, helped Thay to his feet and lead him to the stairs. Soon they were both up said stairs and within Thay room. She laid hiom on the bed, pulled his boots from his feet, then turned him and covered him with a blanket. Kiara looked down at him as he slept and couldn't help but feel a fondness for him. He was the first person in some time to take the time to get to know her, and though she silently wished she could slip between the blankets with him, she knew the consiquences had she disobeyed the Inn Master and quickly left closing the door silently behind her::

 

[Leetah]

Aria

Giamond's hands were quick and sure on her clothing, after he'd removed his shirt. She loved to look at his naked body...she considered it beautiful, regardless of the fact that he was male. His eyes raked over her form, lovingly, but with passion. She was impatient to see him naked now, and moved her hands to his waistband, tugging at it again, until he obliged her and slipped out of the breeches. He lay behind her, and she felt his muscular chest pressing against her back, his cock pressing into her ass, and his thighs against the backs of her legs.

Aria leaned her head back to look at him, her eyes half-closed with passion. Giamond's mouth was on hers instantly, hungrily. His hands traveled from her hips, sliding up her sides and over her stomach, ever so slowly. She wriggled her hips in protest at the slow progression, grinding her ass against him teasingly. Then there were warm hands on her breasts, cupping and carressing, teasing the nipples softly, making her moan against his mouth. She was so hungry for him that she ached. She arched her back, making her breasts an even more tempting target. The cleft between her thighs was literally oozing moisture and she could feel it trickling down her thighs and onto the bed.

Rose

Feeling Thil's body move in response to her affections, Rose continued. She felt his lips tasting her own, sweet and warm, and then his tongue gently beseeching entrance to her mouth. She could feel his hesitation and understood it, but while she did not want to hurt him, she also did not want this to end. She did not know what her feelings were, and wanted to do whatever she could to determine them. Everything felt so good...so right at the moment, that she could not stop, even if she wanted to.

Rose's lips parted softly, allowing Thil's tongue the access it desired, letting her own tongue meet his softly, and slide over it. She could feel his arousal pressing into her, and it heightened her own sensations. Her nipples were hard now, and she pressed into him even more, rubbing her sex softly against his, still with her eyes closed. She ran her hands over his back down to his ass, and back again.

 

[Jeremy Davis]

Giamond

::Lovingly, he kneaded the soft mounds of flesh, his fingers opening and closing over her nipples and what skin he could capture between. He released her breasts and walked his fingers back down her belly and side until they reached her waisteband. From there he moved them to her back where he applied enough pressure to let her know he wanted her to bend over onto the bed as he caressed and messaged his way up her spin.

Soon she was laying on the bed before him, her arse raised in the air, and giving into the temptation of it, he gave her a few love spanks on the bare flesh both warming it and mqaking it red. Lifting himself on his knees, he guided his crown so that it teased the moistened opening of her petals. There he toyed with her penetrating her just enough to feel he was there, then drawing back out so that he could tease the little knub protruding from its hiding spot.::

Thildimar

::Rose's actions led him to believe that she wasnt asleep and that she was as lustful for him as he had been for her, so he would no longer hesitate in his actions. This soon became apperant as he slipped his hand into the seam between her tunic and breeches, searching for the silky caress of her skin. Once he found it, he let himself get a bit uncontrolled as instead of savoring the moment he quickly unhooked her belt nd slid her breeches down over the swell of her arse.

Fingers and palms soon replaced the cover of her pants as he kneaded and pinched her, his need for these affections becoming raging.::

 

[Leetah]

Aria

Aria let Giamond manuever her however he wanted, enjoying the closeness between them. His hands teased and caressed all the best spots. He knew just where and how to touch her. His hand on her bare bottom hit with just the right amount of pressure, and she gasped with the delight of it, for it served to only heighten her passion and pleasure. She felt the head of his cock tapping lightly at her womanhood, moist with a drop of pre-cum. She moved her legs a bit to open herself more to him, moaning slightly as her hip shifted, although it was not enough to dissuade her from their passion. She felt him enter her slightly, then pull back out, his fingers slipping down to slide over her folds, to find the sensitive nub that hid there. With great skill, he found and massaged it, teasingly, causing a sharp gasp to pass from her again.

Giamond chuckled softly, and continued teasing her, until she wriggled her hips at him in protest, then she felt the head of his cock tapping at her again. Aria moved backward slightly, trying to impale herself on his member. "Beloved, I want you....I want to feel you inside me..." she murmured.

Rose

Rose felt Thil's fingers, no longer hesitate, sliding into her breeches, over the warm skin of her stomach. His touch was firm, as he savored her soft skin, but he quickly seemed impatient, pulling at her belt and slipping her trousers down just below her ass. She felt his hands moving over her hips, sliding down to touch the swell of her mound and pubic bone, then sliding down to slip into the softness between her legs. She gasped, her own hands fumbling for the closure to his trousers, opening them, and sliding her hand inside, to close around the hard shaft she found there. She slid her hand up and down the length of him, savoring the feel of the muscle there. She wanted him, that much was certain. She wanted to make love to him, to feel him slide into her, to see what it was like to be taken with caring instead of fear and pain.

Now, she opened her eyes slowly, meeting his gaze with her own, the assurance of what she wanted for the moment showing in her eyes. She tilted her head and claimed his lips again, still stroking him firmly.