The Vale of Shadow (Part 4)

veraka · Post by **veraka** » Fri Jun 18, 2010 2:02 am

Aurora answered the question as she took off in a bolt down an alley way.
"We'd better hope so, otherwise I think Inrii will be a load of trouble, cause we won't be able to find her; let's move." Veraka followed right behind the great wolf as she bounded down the alley way and hooked a corner. It was a split second later that howl/yip of pain emanated from there.

Veraka turned the corner, only to find himself at blade's length; freezing instantly, he hoped that Zek saw him and was able to hide in the shadows or something. Holding the blade at Veraka's neck was a hooded figure with black leather armor and dual-wielding short swords.
"Now; we can do this the easy way, or the hard way," was all he said to the aasimar. Behind him, two more like dressed figures were making sure Aurora was down. She'd been hit in the head and was unconscious; one of the figures stabbed her, opening a wound in her still healing fur and skin.

It took all of the aasimar's willpower to hold the berserker back inside himself; [i:2poecxzi]Zek, if you don't kill this bastard in front of me quickly, the whole city will know we're here.[/i:2poecxzi]

Zekafae · Post by **Zekafae** » Fri Jun 18, 2010 2:27 am

Forcing himself to move into the shadows, a bit more than he wanted too he moved quickly through them hearing the yelp. Moving out silently through the shadows his sword drawn. The events that followed would not be pleasent. First the sickening crack of the skull being impacted and the following sound of the bones and flesh being torn asunder. When the two halves kind of fell in their directions he gave veraka a wry smirk before starting to move motioning for Veraka if he wanted to he could help with this or he'd finish the job off. Either way he was going for the one on the right.

veraka · Post by **veraka** » Fri Jun 18, 2010 2:41 am

"Glad to see you to," the aasimar remarked to Zek. Seeing the ranger motion for him to join in, he charged the left asshole, keeping an arm still wrapped around the unconscious fey'ri. Drawing Thunderstrike, he lunged the blade right for the mans heart.

The figure brought both of his blades up to block, and succeeded; or would have had he not underestimated the brute strength behind the thrust. Veraka pushed Thunderstrike through the man's block and into his armor, wehere it stuck, but didn't penetrate. Letting go of the shortsword, Veraka then raised an armored and heavy boot to his chest and pushed out in a front-kick.

His boot hit the handle of Thunderstrike and shoved it through the leather armor and into the man's chest, going all the way to the hilt of the blade. The figure stumbled backwards, speechless, and fell onto his back. The aasimar then quickly withdrew on of his tanto's and methodically brought it down into the man's head. A dull, wet crack came from the fools skull as the armor piercing knife shoved it's way through bone, brain and blood, only to pierce the back of his head.

Zekafae · Post by **Zekafae** » Fri Jun 18, 2010 3:00 am

The right one blocked the attack but before he could do much more Zek kicked him back, which was followed by short quick series of slashes. The first clove the leather armor open and then the second strike was a slash across the stomach, and the final strike at the shoulder cleaving right down to the heart. Kicking the body back, the blade twirled again quickly whipping much of the blood off. Cleaning the blade silently as he sheathed it. Looking to Veraka he motioned"I'll carry the wretch, you carry your furred sibling."

veraka · Post by **veraka** » Fri Jun 18, 2010 3:36 am

Giving the fey'ri to Zek, the aasimar went over, yanked both his weapons outta the corpse, and sheathed them. Looking to Aurora, he went over, knelt down, grabbed underneath her white fur and pulled her off the ground. It was fortunate that he was as thick and tall of a build as he was, otherwise Veraka would have had to drag his winter wolf friend to the tower.

With a grunt, he lifted her over his shoulder, keeping both arms on her as he moved forward.

Right then, a portal seemed to open in one of the corner's of the alleyway.
"Not again," Veraka growled.

Then a familiar voice came through; "paladin, ranger; enter quickly, or there will be more of them on you."
The aasimar looked to the ranger, not sure of what to do.

Zekafae · Post by **Zekafae** » Fri Jun 18, 2010 3:39 am

He started walking when Veraka had Aurora" i'll tend to her wounds when we're done." hearing the voice he nodded" Alright.. Veraka lets go... I knew he'd come through. He wants us to finish the job I'm sure." He motioned" bring her in first." He'd follow Veraka inside the portal giving the fry'ri a hard hit to the head again for good measure.

veraka · Post by **veraka** » Fri Jun 18, 2010 3:46 am

The aasimar nodded and went through the portal. He was instantly teleported to the same place that Quenya had originally brought them all when they'd busted into the tower, and made the entire thing collapse in on itself.

Looking around, the aasimar found the baelnorn waiting patiently with that staff in hand.
"Did you get what we agreed upon, paladin?"

"Half, though, I think Zek can explain it better than I."

Zekafae · Post by **Zekafae** » Fri Jun 18, 2010 3:50 am

When they came out on the other side he looked back and then to quenya. Motioning to the Fey'ri" one half, the other half as we were dealing with this one got away. Apparently with Inrii, which I am none to pleased over." He moved up and 'set' down the fey'ri which was more of a drop." She's unconscious, alive but unconscious as ordered and easiest to transport. The albino one eludes us and has Inrii, the only problem I have aside from not completing this how I would have wished. Is the mask that was left behind. And the city is clearly aiding the guild..." it was semi clear to as where he was going with this.

veraka · Post by **veraka** » Fri Jun 18, 2010 4:06 am

The baelnorn looked to the bound, and unconscious fey'ri, tapping a bony finger to his chin.
"Is this one the unknown one that you spoke of when we first agreed upon our little deal?" he asked.

Zekafae · Post by **Zekafae** » Fri Jun 18, 2010 4:08 am

He nodded slowly" Yes, the apparent leader and mastermind of the guild it seems, unless there is one whom she serves that we have not discovered."

veraka · Post by **veraka** » Fri Jun 18, 2010 4:27 am

Quenya looked to the unconscious fey'ri, a look of disgust crossing his face; "if what you speak of this one is true, then take what time you need to see the albino one to my clutches."

Veraka was looking after Aurora when the baelnorn barked at him, "paladin."

"What?" he half-asked, half-growled, apparently very upset about his friend's condition.

"Is what the ranger is telling me about this fey'ri true from your eyes?"

"As far as I can tell, his assessment is as good an mine; she sicked the entire guild on us, tried to seduce me into surrendering, and damn near took my head off. I'd say Zek got it spot on."

Quenya seemed slightly bemused at the aasimar's second statement, then turned to Zek.
"Very well; find your other friend, the loud-mouthed one, and the albino one, Alya. Bring her to me, and your end of the bargain will be upheld." He paused, then "and paladin," he tossed a small vial to Veraka, who deftly snatched it outta the air; "give that to your wolf; it should help her heal at an exceptional rate."

Veraka looked to Zek, and then made a slight 'boom!' in reference to their grand pyrotechnic's idea.

Zekafae · Post by **Zekafae** » Fri Jun 18, 2010 4:33 am

He nodded slightly, knowing Quenya wouldn't trust him either way regardless. Moot point, thinking for a moment." I'd ask what your plans are for them, but I know the answer, it's none of my business." looking to veraka he nodded" I fully intend to do so.." Looking back" Any idea on where they are? or should we just start burning everything?

veraka · Post by **veraka** » Fri Jun 18, 2010 5:04 am

The baelnorn nodded to the ranger; "normally, yes; I would say it's not your business; but, this is well, an apt success."
He then grinned maliciously; "I'll say this; what I have in mind for them would make even you cringe, ranger."

Veraka looked to Zek, and quickly made a slashing motion, telling the ranger to not inquire further or argue the point; after all, a lich had an eternity to think of ways to torture or kill.

At the ranger's mention of burning the entire city, Quenya was caught of guard for a split second, looking as if he was considering the option; he shook his head thereafter, saying "even if I could locate the albino one or your friend, I've no doubt that the anti-magic field from that stone is in Alya's hands now; no amount of scrying or divination would reveal a hint of their location; it would be like staring into a murky pool of water, one could only see the surface, no details of the bottom. However, I will attempt to locate the albino one or your friend. Do you have something of her's that would be of use to start looking?"

At his question Veraka pulled out the mask, and started to hand it over to the lich, but stopped just before, saying "On your word, Baelnorn, I expect that to be returned, either to me, the ranger or to it's owner, Inrii, should we find her before you do. On your word."

"Of course paladin." Veraka dropped the mask into his hand.

He then grinned again, this time to Zek; "as to your inferno idea ranger; it is just yet another option, is it not?" With that, the three were transported back to the outer area of the tower.

Zekafae · Post by **Zekafae** » Fri Jun 18, 2010 5:11 am

He just smiled to the idea." I can hardly wait to see the eons of torment you have in mind for them. Perhaps show her the true meaning of torture." Nodding to him he chuckled slightly" Well.. wouldn't you be looking for a very murky area instead of clear? I never scryed." He shrugged slightly before nodding slowly." It is an option, and what better way to spoke out the fox." When they were transported out of the tower he looked to Veraka, give the potion to Aurora, and lets get the fires going."

veraka · Post by **veraka** » Fri Jun 18, 2010 6:15 am

Veraka opened the vial, and gave it to Aurora, who gulped it down.
Looking to the ranger, he said, "alright, but before we decide to hit every building in the city with an explosive or fireball, I say we make a couple of pit stops first. The city's not going anywhere, well unless they ticked off one of the gods enough, but frankly I can't see that happening, considering they're already in league with Vhaeraunites in the first place, I think some of the darker dieties are watching them with malicious glee."

He stopped, thinking, then continued, "first, we're gonna need all those explosives that we saw in that shop, so we gotta grab them; second, Aurora and I both haven't fully healed; I'm not as bad, but she needs some rest, and we both know it; and three, I'm thinking that I would like to fuck around with these bastards in this wretched city. After all, they've hurt my wolf friend, I do deserve that at least." He was grinning with malice by the time he finished.