Protectors of the Earth

[Grace.E]

Emrelda nodded to Kitt before she continued on.
Emrelda we need to talk... Io's voice was grave, grim and tired. Emrelda didn't respond, but continued to listen
Zora is trapped...
what?!
Io sighed and continued I was going to visit her, but the gate is completely sealed. I can't even open it, none of the spirits can get in or out...not even the greatest god can open it.
why?
I don't know, but something else has come to our attention besides your friend being pursued by Sita...the wind Oonagi and the most powerful elemental one
How is Zora?
Even worse...the seal is blocking the energy she needs to revive herself...she is fading fast, she can't get any word to Chrono which is also bad
&%#@...so now what?
First you need to go to Russia then Japan...
what? Japan? why?
You will see...we must sure Chrono is with us...he is the crucial key to this problem...Zora has only a short while before she dies...there is nothing Chrono can do no matter how powerful he is...I am afraid she will die without him knowing if we don not do something...I must leave you and take over Zora's place in her spear...more than anything he needs my protection now, see you later Emrelda
with that the great father of dragons left her....

    Io traveled faster than light, quietly he sneaked into the Empty spear, he watched in disgust as his daughter Sita continued to stare in lust.
My, My...you sure have gotten ugly he chuckled darkly

[KittKat chunky~]

Kitt followed Emrelda, changing form back to a sleek black panther. The free-magic spirit loped alongside her steed, easily matching its speed as dark tendrils of shadow passed around Kitt's chosen form. The feline leapt up behind Emrelda, startling her steed as he took the shape of a much smaller black cat again. He mewed, curling up "If you do not mind... I think I shall ride for a while, though I do not require it, sleep is indeed very enjoyable..."

[Grace.E]

Emrelda raised an eyebrow "the saddle bag would be much more comfortable" she shrugged, the young lad, still unconscious, lightly groaned. "but if you prefer there, be my guest"

[Chrono Blackwyng]

Chrono was confused when he felt a presence enter his spear that wasn't Zoraida, but that had to wait as a loud hiss ripped through the air while Sita 'lunged' at him. The imagined idea would be that he was sent straight to the ground, but the actual 'attack' sent him much farther than he would see as possible. In moments he crashed through the wooden gates of an 'abandoned' Russian castle, and was now laying on the ground as his dazed vision could only make out snow falling down.

I also know about our other sister, but she won't be showing up for another- lets just say you'll be mine long before she finds this castle

[KittKat chunky~]

The black cat mewed, looking across the horse to where Emrelda had motioned. There indeed was a saddlebag, and in moments it was occupied by a cat "Yes... This will do nicely... Do make sure and wake me if anything interesting happens... If someone dies for instance... Might liven things up..." The cat smirked, curling up until only the corner of one little ear pocked out of the bag...

[Grace.E]

Io wrapped his powerful shield around Ervin, right now was the best he could do. his shield practically erased Ervin presence. Sita hissed with rage as Io struck her chest with a powerful blast that sent her flying hundreds of feet. struggling to stand, Io smirked, crossing his arms as he watched Sita in a weakened form
Ervin, you should not have strayed from Emrelda... if you didn't, you would not have to be in this situation his tone was stern and commanding. he turned back to Sita, he felt regret that he had ever helped seed such a monster "Sita, Sita, Sita..." he let out a low, dark laugh "You are so disappointing" unlike Zora, he could stray from the spear as far as he wanted to, slowly he walked over to where Sita finally found the strength to stand, he smiled gleefully when he saw the fear in her eyes. but she stood her ground
"Just so you know...I know you are the one who cause all this mess, Taea is now ruined because of you, along with your sisters who now follow you like a bunch of puppies" Sita's eyes narrowed, glancing over his shoulder. Io smiled evily "Ervin won't be on your mind much longer once I have that necromancer release your brother"
Sita paled You wouldn't dare!
Io laughed "Yeeess...I do"


Emrelda noticed that the lad was waking up. he groaned and touched his forehead. from Emrelda's fingertips a soft white light appeared and she touched his forehead. a relived sigh escaped his lips.
"what happened?" he groaned
"you umm...survived the attack" the boy winced as he turned around. he paled then blushed a deep red then paled again "you!" he screamed, he began to struggle but Emrelda held him in place "I spared your life young one..." she hissed "now don't struggle before I change my mind" the boy stopped and went still. Emrelda sighed
"whats your name?" she asked, softer this time, the boy fidgeted "Brian...Brian McMarrow" the boy was indeed frightened and Enchanted by Emrelda, she chuckled softly, she pulled out the arrow.
"Who did this belong to?" she asked, the boy again lowered his head "our only option in killing you I suppose...I don't know because I was at the bottom of the pack Ma'am"
Ma'am? Emrelda slowed Shadow down as she came upon a village down below, the boys face brightened "thats my home!"

[Chrono Blackwyng]

Chrono started to regain his senses, and looks about, realizing that Sita was more powerful than what he sees Io make her seem. He couldn't tell if she was making the storm, but this was the only place in the surrounding area not affected by the surrounding blizzard. However, his wonderment ended as the white earring shined brightly, Chrono was at first caught off-guard, then Chrono felt his vision go dark as he started to speak. "Sita, as your contractor, I command you to kneel"

The color of Sita's eyes flashed red before she felt herself being forced on one knee, while Chrono was giving off an 'aura' of red nameless energy.

[Grace.E]

Io sighed then smirked, the traveled back to Ervin and stared at him You shouldn't have traveled away from Emrelda young man, now I am going to have to put up with you so you don't get into anymore unneeded trouble he knelt down next to the youngster, grinning innocently hope you don't mind his once gold eyes flashed you should still be grateful for Emrelda's gift...its gonna save your life countless more times, I hope you didn't forget about thanking her he then dissapeared and returned to the spear.



Emrelda smiled gently at the youth "would you like to return home lad?" the boy's face fell "my parents were killed when those bandits that tried to kill you took me as their slave"
sympathy and compassion filled her heart. she didn't want to hurt this lad by returning him...maybe "you can come with us as far as Russia"

[Chrono Blackwyng]

"Is my love for her not enough, or must I do more?" Chrono said, not entirely aware of the amount of power he was giving off. He looked back at Sita, and pointed to his earring. "You may have un-hinged the seal by bonding with me, but remember that my skills as a summoner are not to be toyed with. Now, I shall let you have your castle, but remember that I can banish you to the elemental plane since you are not mortal." Sita nervously nodded before heading back into the castle. Chrono then stabbed his spear into the ground before sitting on a snow-covered crate. "Io, Zoraida told me of a bet between you and Gaea. When you cursed my line to be incapable of breeding at the fourth generation, she said that if I decide to give myself to one of her children, that child will have a mortal body and no longer fated to give the apocalyptic brood. Sadly, the bet only applies to Zoraida as she is the only one not overcome with lust. But back to the question: Why did you agree to the bet if our race was to die out?"

[Grace.E]

Io came out of the spear and sat next to Chrono. he stared at him.
"Because Knowing Gaea...her compassion for life and her children is strong as any mother of life. I decided to bet because I have no love for any race but my own...but here is the catch, yes Zora can provide with a mortal child but here is something you need to know. Zora will be the most caring mother in the whole entire world  just like Gaea, but Zora like all Oonagi are all weak minded at some point or another Zora's jealousy to Emrelda will increase allot more than you think" Io sighed "but back to the bet...you were not designed to have children with Zora, the children will be strong and intelligent, basically flawless, but a flawless race is always a proud race and proud races become prejudice and start a wars. Now... with Emrelda is a different story. Emrelda is the last female of her celestial race. she is being sought out by many, like Vakeed, he knew that she was celestial and wanted to marry into the family but in the process became obsessed with the idea and lost his chance and out of rage killed Isobel." Io looked up at the stars that began to show through " here is the bet, if you have children with Zora, you will create a new flawless race, if you have children with a different breed of Dragon...and if that dragon is a female celestial...your curse will be broken" Io smirked and chuckled slightly
"now I have a question for you... if you love Emrelda THAT much, why don't you show it? maybe if you start showing it, Emrelda might return it, but instead you are constantly frolicking with Zora? she is not here now, show a little love to the emerald lady" he winked and pulled out a little mirror, he checked up on Emrelda, the boy was awake and alive. he was still riding on Shadow. he told Emrelda something and she laughed, Io frowned
"well, it looks like Emrelda has made a new friend...for a lad he is quite handsome" Io showed Ervin the Mirror...


   Brian was pleased to stay with Emrelda, she could tell that he was beginning to have quite a crush on her. she smiled, amused by it. she decided to take him under her wing, teach him to fight, ride and such. she found it interesting that shadow even allowed him to ride her since she was only loyal to Emrelda alone. she smiled at his good nature and warm heart. she checked up on kitt before continuing on..

[Chrono Blackwyng]

Chrono saw the mirror, and acted on a sudden impulse of jealousy as he yanked the spear out of the ground and hopped up the castle wall before looking back down. "Sita, you are to remain here and provide me with the boost I need to reach Emrelda. Understood?" Sita was about to object, but she saw the look in his eyes; they were the eyes of someone who felt scorned, and wanted things 'set right'. She could only giggle like a maiden as she gave him an enchantment that tripled his flight speed.

Io, I don't think Evrin's going to ask why the child is there. Well, its not the first thing hes going to do if you decide to not interevene...

[Grace.E]

Io stared at Sita in disgust, then went inside the spear, he chuckled darkly Emrelda is only showing motherly affection, remember Isobel? just so you know she has a huge soft spot for children Io was not in the least bit concern with Humans. he basically just settled into the spear. slightly amused that he could sense the raging jealousy and besides, what is there to be jealous of? he is only human


"you traveled the world!" Brian gaped at her "three times! aye, I wish i could live that long" Emrelda grinned "it would be a sad life for you, since humans don't last long" she replied jokingly. Brian McMarrow frowned, Emrelda shrugged "so, in human years, how old would you be?" he asked, Emrelda thought for a moment, doing that math in her head.
"Nineteen"
Brian nodded "you do look nineteen, its sorta freakin me out" Emrelda had to laugh again. "so in dragon years, how old are ya?"
"8000, still young, but it only feels like a short while" Brian let out a dreamy sigh, Emrelda let his imagination run.

[Chrono Blackwyng]

Sita's giggle resumed as she made her last bit of 'advice' known to Io.

Evrin showed his love for Emrelda by fighting Vakeed in her place, but I can tell she has not returned it. Would you not be jealous if the same were to occour between you and Mother? Doubt leads to jealousy, which can drive men to murder...

Chrono's body started to radiate with anti-elemental energy as he started to get closer and closer to Emrelda.

[Grace.E]

Io chuckled too true

Emrelda stopped Shadow. Brian looked at her confused, she sniffed the air. "Stay on shadow" she commanded, Shadow let out a irritated sigh. but let the boy stay on. Emrelda dismounted and walked about forty feet and waited with arms crossed. in the distance she saw a flying figure.

[Chrono Blackwyng]

Chrono could make out Emrelda on the ground as he dove downwards, his wings splaying out at the last moment for a grand landing. The grass started to die at his feet as his energy was nullifying the natrual energies of everything around him. "I... see you have picked up another..." Despite his emotions, he kept himself from outright yelling at Emrelda.