The Warriors Shall Rise Again

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Kha'mal sighed, a long deep breath that lifted a leaden weight from his chest. He nodded "Yes. Yes, of course your highness... Forgive me. It seems I am still the incompetent youth of twelve, forever worrying." He smiled, visible even past his cotton mask "I still have much to learn, and I am grateful for your understanding in the matter, of course, this will never again affect my duties here."

He turned, as if to walk back to the door, but stopped. His long striped tail flicked twice as he pondered for a moment before turning back to Rasha "There is one other thing... Normally I would not ask of you-" Kha'mal sighed again, reaching into the folds of his uniform. Pulling out a small velvet satchel he stepped close again. "My sisters necklace. I found it outside the baths, purely by accident. I shall not bore you with the story of how it got there, for it involved nothing more exciting than a maid, bundles of towels and the wash-cart outside the baths."

With scrupulous care he hooked one finger around a thin silver chain, pulling out the gold-clasped gem that accompanied it. An emerald. It sparkled in the evening light as Kha'mal held it up. "The original stone was broken beyond repair. The jeweler you met used one of the largest pieces, and ground it down to this. I considered waiting until her coming of age, but decided it would be best If I brought it to her today..."




Kha'lin sat on her thin-sheeted bed, dragging the comb through her thick black hair. She hummed, carefully counting strokes in her small bedside mirror. With a thin sigh she pulled back her hair, carefully tying it into the long plait that ran down her back. Finally, and with another thin sigh, Kha'lin slid into her thin cotton uniform, soft against her tan-striped fur.

The reflection in the mirror stared back at her, studying her feline features. Apparently satisfied, or merely conscious of the time, she turned to the bedroom door...

[Shenzii]

"That was then My friend." She said from in the tree. She leaped back down. "People must change to protect themselves and those they care about."

[serpington]

"yes but that can sometimes mean changing back to a former self, lest they be forgoten from history." he sighed looking up at her. "oh and are they friends of yours?" he said referring to the two people walking up the path.

[Shenzii]

She nodded. "They are two survivors that well... Were at once sent by the king... They massacred my men. But I have learned to forgive." She walked over to him. "If you're men really want to help, then send some to scout ahead."

[serpington]

"anything else? you are aware of what was offered by general Isiah aren't you? or was the message lost in translation?" he said waving his hand, one of the soldiers from earlyer jogged up to him "send the scouts out as the general has ordered." "yes sir!" the warrior quickly ran back into the trees and out of sight. he looked back to Tar-Ryn, "so any questons?"

[Shenzii]

"Not as of right now. You will be under my command. Anyone who feels different may leave," She barked. Her words were fierce and cold, but her eyes were soft and warm.

[serpington]

"general Tar-Ryn, leader of the new rebelion. has a nice ring to it, don't you think?" he got up and pulled out a small bundle from under his cloak, its blackrose insignia shining in the moon light. "a gift, and you might want to save the speeches for when someone is listening." he smiled softly "all that is in that package is now yours to do with what you wish."

[Chrono Blackwyng]

Chronin walked over to Tar-Ryn, and then shot a look at Durako. "It seems I missed one, oh well. Any news, Mistress Ryn?" Chronin's edginess from earlier just vanished the moment he spoke to Ryn, even though his attitude seemed outwardly cold to the other surviving general.

[serpington]

"oh me? I'm not a general, but you might want to catch up with your friend as to what she has taken on." durako said looking over to the new arrivals. "go ahead, i can wait."

[Shenzii]

Tar-Ryn nodded. "Durako had his men scout ahead. I don't want Pharaoh flying in the woods... " She smiled. Calm yourself Chronin. He means no harm... The hostility is not needed. Tar-Ryn looked at Durako. "What were you going to say?" She asked him.

((When things are italicized without quotes, it means she's telepathically speaking to someone))

[Chrono Blackwyng]

He tried to say something back in the same fashion in case she could read thoughts right now. I mistook him for one of the generals, not many would just willingly let me have a second chance Mistress.

[Shenzii]

Don't give judgment until you're sure. Her eyes were calm as she looked at him.

[Chrono Blackwyng]

He smiled in response, even though it seems random to the others around them. As I stated before, not many who follow your philosiphy are capable of holding their own when their life is threatened.

[Shenzii]

Tar-Ryn understood and smiled. She looked around. "Where is Sorin?" Before she could get an answer Sorin walked from behind a large tree. "Sorry. I had to make sure no one was around. Always have to be cautious. " Tar-Ryn smiled and hugged him.

[serpington]

"now then general, you should meet your army." durako stood up and looked calmly over to chrono and put a scaly hand on his shoulder and whispered "I'll be watching you." he then stood up straight and stretched "OK, follow me the rebelion awaits." he started to walk away along the path.