Protectors of the Earth

[Alice The Necrofox]

Shiro sat there, and contemplated all that had happened this day. It was surely an odd one. Kitt arriving, Chrono attacking, Oonagi... sheesh! There was just so much stuff to take in. He walked back into the cave, throwing up his usual protection marks, and went in to see Emrelda. She was asleep. He sighed and moved to the door of the antechamber she was in and curled up on the ground. He dreamed a dreamless sleep...

until... a coldness washed over him. He dreamed of a tall dark figure. It was only for a second, then it was gone. He shivered in his sheets, made a mental note, and went on sleeping.

[Grace.E]

Emrelda focused all over attention on the rip in her dress, making sure that each stitch was perfect and sturdy. she began to replay the event in her head...by the gods...so stressful! she thought to herself I want to get this over with so my cave will be quiet again!

[KittKat chunky~]

The cat reappeared into the living world with a flash and a freezing cold wind. He flicked his tail, shivering off a light dusting ice... Just as he was about to walk away, a clawed hand reached out from thin air, a hand made of roiling flame-flesh, accompanied by the sound of a roaring river of ice-cold water. The hand caught the cat by his collar, holding him momentarily in place as a voice of roaring fury accompanied the limb "REeMembEr OuR dEal We HAve FrEE MaGic SpiriT.... I dO nOt FaRE weLL WitH BetrayeRs..."

THe cat gave a sharp mewl, breaking free from the clawed hand "You need not worry... The people here are fools, and I have been growing stronger every day.... Our time shall come... Until then remember your portion of the deal as well, for i could still finish you off in your pathetic state Mara'Kesh!" The clawed hand recoiled, a pair of snapping fiery jaws bursting into being "hOw dO YoU kNow ThaT nAmE!?" The cat smirked, already slinking away into the dark "I know a lot more than people would give me credit for....Now Begone!...The plan is already set in motion..."

[Chrono Blackwyng]

Chrono's dream, the one he had on the ship, had gotten back to the point where it was him against the four snakes. However, the story took a different turn as he reached out to the green snake, and then moved his hand towards the blue snake, a maroon glow emintated from the snakes eyes as it attacked the snake it was next to, leaving the red and white snakes as the only ones left to take down.

He lept towards the red one, but a gust from the white snake threw him off balance and the red snake knocked him back down with a swing of its head. He 'woke' up as soon as his body hit the dirt, and noticed he was in a bed with both Zora and Emrelda on both sides. In the new dream, the Oonagi were simply superstition and he was somehow mated to both of his love interests. Sadly, that was also cut short when everything stopped and turned a dark red.

You may have Taea around your finger, but fire and wind are not that easy to control, runt... he heard someone hiss as he finally woke up by the water and on top of Zoraida.

The idea of leaving the cave was beggining to be less appealing now that another snake had her claws on his mind.

[Grace.E]

Emrelda noticed that Chrono was awake. she didn't bother to look up though "Hello there, sleep well?" she continued to sew. by this time she was about to her knee. she gave a satisfied look to her work. "You looked like you had problems in those dreams of yours" she grinned. she glanced at the chunk of cloth the was wrapped around the silver button on his coat, she quickly reached over and snatched it.
"So, since you have Earth and Spirit under your control, what are going to do about Water, Air and Fire? Ursala is getting bold"

[Chrono Blackwyng]

Chrono slowly got up, and spent a few minutes just trying to get over what just happened during his sleep.

"I know this sounds crazy, but I think the locks are the only way I can get control over them. But, the amount of power I  can currently exert can only dominate one snake at a time. We don't have to put locks, just let me dominate them long enough to either drain their powers or-"

"When did you get that other earring?" Zora mumbled as she climbed onto him and tugged at the red earring that was right next to Taea's.

"W-what do you mean 'other earring'?!" Chrono said as he rushed over to the water, and saw all four earrings on his left frill.

"Talk about powerful, they managed to form a pact already?" She made it sound petty as she huffed and smirked at him.

"Lot of good that'll do since their power is locked up..." Her words didn't keep Chrono from bugging out as one snake appeared in front of him, another one next to Zoraida, one between Emrelda and Chrono, and one at the exit.

"You can't keep hiding forever, we'll just send more thralls until you decide to return our love... Evrin Blackwyng" they all left, and Chrono had passed out from a mix of stress and fear.

[Grace.E]

Emrelda was starting to get annoyed...very annoyed. all four just appeared and disappeared. a low growl rippled from her human throat. she rubbed her temples, keeping herself from saying something she shouldn't. when she heard the name Ervin, thats when everything sort of just...meshed together. Ervin Blackwyng...her father would talk about him rarely but he would say in a angry tone.
"Ervin...Blackwyng" she said slowly and coldly. she pushed her shoulder length hair out of her face and sighed heavily boy, that name used to be feared for centuries...you must of heard of him due to your father Io's voice was low and thick. and also I must say...my daughters are getting desperate for him Emrelda growled why couldn't you just have Zora instead of the other three? Io chuckled nervously you sometimes just can't refuse such a lovely opportunity Emrelda knew what he meant, she growled in frustration. "Men are so frustrating" she mumbled out loud, she then chuckled "but then again, they find me a pain to be around" she said sadly. Emrelda will never admit it but...after all, the life of a hermit comes with a price of loneliness to pay. 
"Shall we get moving before they decide to destroy my cave?" she asked the pair in front of her "or shall I go out of my way to clean this up myself?"

[KittKat chunky~]

The small cat sauntered through the forest, nearing the cave entrance... As he walked, the cat hummed under its breath. Although there was no one nearby, if they had been close enough to hear, the cat was humming a funeral march....

[Chrono Blackwyng]

Once again, Chrono was slapped around by Zora until he woke up, and she whispered into his ear before she got off him and turned into a spear.

"Siberia is first, then Egypt, then... Venice?" He couldn't remember where the water Oonagi was, but he figured it was somewhere that was abundant with water. He started up the stairs, then stopped halfway before looking at Emrelda, then at the sword she had.

"Before you question my former name, why don't you ask Io why the Blackwyng exist?" he yelled before leaving the cave and went outside...

[Grace.E]

Io let out a booming laugh be glad to little man he said in a dark, teasing tone. Since I created your race for a reason that is now lost Emrelda suddenly became curious. Io sighed and began After the Seven Years of War...I created Ervin's grandfather, Seiji and his Grandmother Kana. their job was to destroy all the races that needed to be exterminated. they did the job perfectly, but I did not realize that they were plotting against me since they also wanted to be Celestials like us...I figured out their plan. and I cursed them
Cursed?
Aye, the curse was that by the fourth generation...they could never reproduce with his own kind again Emrelda though for a moment Is Chrono...I mean Ervin the Fourth Generation? Io sighed heavily he is...thats why he is franticly searching for someone, and this is where you come in
Emrelda groaned, angrily she threw a large stone, it hit the wall and burst into small chunks Okay then, then why is Zora here, we can all see obviously that she loves him, I barely even know him, much less want to help birth his kids, I just want my Isobel back thats all
Io sighed, the sword glowed white and took in a form of an older male. wearing golden robes. his purple eyes showed sadness "Zora is Dying Emrelda..."
she blinked, with a lowered voice "why?" she asked "She is still so powerful...Ervin and her have been together for who knows how long"
Io nodded gravely"Yes...I know,she can never have the choice to be with him because either she shall die...or she will live but must return to the spirit world"
"Tragic" Emrelda muttered "Kinda like what Happened with Shiro...he can't be with anyone because he is dead" Io gave Emrelda a pleased smile "Their stories are tragic my daughter...but if anything, you have gone through something far different then they can imagine" his smile faded "I can't imagine what it must of been like switching hearts"
the brief memory of the unbelievable pain shot through he mind. her chest clenched, she grunted. "Try to imagine every possible painful thing combined all at once and spread through out your body" Io winced. "Does Shiro know?" Emrelda shook her head "no...I can't bare to lean on others for support"
"Tell him, I will not speak a word to Blackwyng about this conversation, I know for a fact that if he finds out, he will not be pleased"
"Why would he care? whats so scary about a dragon having a human heart and soul?"
he boomed a laugh " you know how to weave your way into peoples hearts with your oh so charming personality"
Emrelda was tempted to bite him but a cold feeling of dread washed through her "say...Io, do you trust that free spirit that Shiro has now" Io's face grew hard "Shiro is in for something more than he bargained for...we all are"

[Alice The Necrofox]

The lump of fur on the ground in a corner rustled. Hearing the commotion, Shiro stuck his head up out of the bundle of torn and patched blankets he had. He had been offered better ones, but he preferred his used ones. He looked around, yawning sleepily, seeing how he had to try very hard to actually fall asleep. He stood up, lost his footing, and held himself up on one of the walls.
"Ooooh..." he murmured to himself, putting his paw on his forehead.
He moved over to his little backpack and pulled out a kettle. Shiro drew out a charter mark of fire, and set the kettle on, warming himself to the steam coming out of it.

[KittKat chunky~]

The small black cat walked over to Shiro, watching as he warmed the kettle with a charter mark for fire and heat. The feline purred in response to the small flare of magic, tasting the air with his bright pink tongue. He smirked, looking up at Shiro with a strange mixture of affection and hilarity "A necromancer who drinks tea? My, my... You are a novelty arent you..." The cat shook himself, a light dusting of ice falling off his fur like shimmering snowfall. The bell on his collar let out a ringing peal, echoing throughout the cave far longer than any natural sound should. The cat started grooming his fur, just like a real feline, rather than a creature of elemental free magic and flame...

[Grace.E]

Emrelda decided to leave the free spirit out of her mind for now. she returned her focus to Io
Zora, she must feel so heartbroken that she has to die...how long does she have?
Io ran his fingers through his hair if she does not return to the spirit world where she belongs...within the next two months, she shall die. slowly she will show signs of weakness untill her power has completely escaped her...there is nothing that can stop it, not even love he sighed again First...her sisters will attack once they sense weakness, then they will go after you
being dragged into the mess that was so called 'Destiny' was not her cup of tea. Ervin isn't showing that he likes me, I am not convinced at all Io and you know well that I do not handle Trickery well
Io nodded "Zora knows but she refuses to believe it...but soon, very soon it will begin" he transformed back into a sword shall we get moving?
Emrelda retrieved the sword, sheathed him. her dress transformed into comfortable, pants, boots, a tunic, with a belt and a green corset over the tunic. she walked up the stairs, through the library towards the entrance of the cave.
flying? Io asked. Emrelda chuckled, "Nope" she brought her pointer finger and thumb to her lips. a loud, shrill whistle escaped, it echoed through out the forest. then she waited. she heard the sound of hooves, she smiled as a beautiful,pure black horse galloped in her direction. the horse slowed down to a dance like trot. "Hello Shadow...my old friend" she hugged the elegant horses neck. ah yes...I remember her
"yes...my friend through many adventures"

[Alice The Necrofox]

Shiro sipped his tea and looked with a grin at the cat. "Well i guess so. Tea is one of the few things that keeps me sane. Kinda like an emotional anchor." he whiffed in a scent of tea and murred softly. "Reminds me of home"

[Grace.E]

Emrelda led Shadow into the cave, from one the rooms she retrieved a black saddle and bit-less bridal.  Shadow let out an excited whinny. she waited patiently as Emrelda brushed her. she placed the blanket oh her back, then the saddle, lastly she put on the bridal. Emrelda skillfully held onto the spirited mare reins as she reared. then pranced in place. Emrelda checked Shiro's dark brown charger. the horse waited patiently as she brushed him down. the horse let out a relaxed sigh. once she was done, she walked to where Shiro sat. she gave a emotionless glance over at the black cat. a cup appeared in her hand. she pour herself some of the tea.
"Its strong" she commented, she took a sip of the hot liquid, it was strong in flavor, she nodded in approval "sleep well?"