(DW) In the Shadow Mountain

[Jerlaine]

Jerlaine stops and thinks... I do not have to id myself to you. Oh and I'm hunting down demons from the ancient elven demon horde. It wasn't what I was hunting that caused the scout party incident. It is more of something I have done. Let's just say there was bloodshed involved. Now let's hurry before them disgrace to elves err... I mean the shadow elves arrive. We haven't long maybe 15 min to 1/2 hour... Oh and what does belly buttons have to do with anything. And on the way Andrek could you tell me why I had a sword with a Rose etched in it. The only thing I remember was waking up after a battle and having it broke in my hands... It glowed for a second then faded... I left it there but took some of the demons blood and used it in the making of these daggers... That's how I got past the guards at the last gate...

[Andrek]

"You are a Captain in the Order of the Rose, Defender Sanction." Andrek says without emotion. "That sword was given to you by the former King of Oasis. Though he refuses most titles now."

[Jerlaine]

Hmm that's interesting to know. It explains a little bit. However we will have to talk about it later at a more cconvenient time. Oh and you don't need to worry about the gate in this area.

[Deirdra]

why not?

[Jerlaine]

I personally made sure it will not be opened again in my lifetime. Which means you humans desdants probaly won't have to worry about it either. Maybe it will give the elven nations a chance to rebuild but they will need more gates closed as well.

[Andrek]

"So tell me of the innocent children and elven maidens that were trapped there last year, did you retain their safety?" He waits for a response as he walks further into the darkness with stones in his hands. He slowly covers them consealing the light.

[Jerlaine]

if they were within the gate I probaly helped them out before my confrontation with the demon. Likewise I don't remember seeing or sensing any other elves in that plague of a world.

[Andrek]

"What about humans or half-breeds? Did you find any and where are they now?" The stench of death and decay fill this corridor.

[Jerlaine]

personally I don't know. I hope they made it out though. I wouldn't want anyone left there. Not even my enemies.

[Andrek]

Andrek had long ago forgotten who once called him master and lord. Even now he wondered who to call friend. "Was there a woman named Laurathen that came out?"

[Deirdra]

" I vote for getting out of here."

[Andrek]

"Very well, Jerlaine if this young lady wants to get away from here could you please provide her safe passage. I am going to find the gates that do remain open. I know that there is at least one, as well I must find the others that remain captive." He waits for a response.

[Deirdra]

"I, Deirdra, can see my own way out. "

[Andrek]

Andrek seems to be in deep thought. "Miss Deirdra!" He exclaims as he walks up to her, "I have been on the wrong foot since I met you. Please forgive my rude presence. Let me start this again. I am Andrek," he puts his hand out toward her, "I am here to find portals to another place of this world. I need to correct my mistake and thought this would be a good time to do so. I know the people of these caves, the Shadow Elves and am worried about your saftey. It is my duty to protect all that are from or in this region. I appologize for being blunt earlier. I have not had good luck these past few seasons. I must get to this portal to be sure it is closed." He gets on one knee in humility, "It would be my honor to escort you through these caves. I do need to travel deeper, but I would not feel right about leaving you in these caves alone. Especially when old friends do not answer my calls. It would need to be a great power to destroy an entire nation..." He pauses, "Would you please tell me about this brother of Jared? He sounds interesting to say the least."

[Jerlaine]

Jerlaine collapses at the sound of his name and has another flashback. Then awakens... Oh god... It seems not everyone made it out of here safely. If you wanna go check the portal then go ahead. But I will go with.

[Deirdra]

"The father touched these stones, and the brother of Jared took them. My father is not of this world and is known to some as Fazha."

[Andrek]

"Are you saying that Fazher was your Dad? " Andrek looks at her confused. "I have been here many times through the years. These are the first white stones I have seen. I was almost wondering if they may hold back the demons. I pray that your Fathers soul has found a peaceful rest. May I?" He offers his arm to Deirdra. "Lets go see about closing some gates.

[Deirdra]

"Who sent you to be my escort?"

[Squire Horati]

*Horati pops out of a door* " Where am I? I was just running from something and I land here. Where or what is this place?"

[Deirdra]

?Oh Pixies! What was it you were running from??

[Squire Horati]

"Try three great white dragons! Yeah for me thats bad."

[Andrek]

"I am not sent, I am only trying to aid the people of this land. It's a personal thing. I am heading deeper into the mountians." He starts the trek into the Mountain keeping watch for the safety of those in his care. 'I guess few remember the wars of the past when the Shadow Clans fought with the Humans and other land dwelling races. I certainly hope my brothers are not destroyed. So many were close to returning to the surface.' He thinks to himself.

[Jerlaine]

hmm. These Shadow elves are weak. A waste of time and energy. I have dealt with a few and let's just say they didn't walk away. However I have just remembered something. I tell you agian the gate to that particular realm of hell is closed. And seein as how none of you are elven you won't have to worry. But there are still things in these mountan caves that I should track down and kill. It seems Andrek and I have something in common. But for different reasons. Well lets get a move on. Ohh and avoiding eye contact can only make you mistrust someone. If you wish to be safe then stay out of my way.

[nantanda]

"Come on Craw. If she has been here alone in the dark this long she can fight off the Demons and wolves by herself. We need to find what we came for and get my mom home."

im azz comzzing bosszz

[Glynn]

Come now Andrek, you did not know my name when we first met." Glynn walks out of the shadows, and sits down. Looking him up and down. "And we got right down to the mission."

[Andrek]

"This is true Glynn, but you are so cute. I need to be sure that some portals are closed here in the depths of the Shadows. Will you join me and are any of your fellows able to assist if any Demons may have escaped already?"

[Andrek]

While Andrek waits for Glynn's reply a sound of metal scraping rock comes from further into the cave.

[Jerlaine]

Jerlaine mumbles under his breath and starts to disapear into the shadows.

[Andrek]

"Jerlai--" Andrek starts but he is gone. "Lets go see what is down this tunnel." Andrek says as he readies his sword and shield,

[Andrek]

A shriek is heard in the distance.

[JenaRey]

"Because I love wandering around in the dark...riiight..." The murmurings were soft in the shadows as a form made her way through the darkness. The echo of shrieks turned her attention, a little sigh forming on her lips. "Mm...here we go again."

[Andrek]

"Yes, because blood will make grass grow down here." Andrek smiles , "It has been a long time shadow hawk, so what brings you down here?"

[JenaRey]

The woman turns at the sound of a familiar voice, eyebrows arching in a faint amusement. "No grass in such places, but perhaps it will aid the growth of luminescent fungus." She is quiet a moment, thoughtful before answering his question. "I could just as easily ask you such. I thought you prefered blue sky and wind to caverns."

[Andrek]

"I did before you left. Then Kitsune and I wandered down here I beat up some demons and they are constantly chasing me and the fellow watch members. So what kept you away so long? I almost believed the dirty rumor that you were dead."

[Squire Horati]

"Well technically Andrek,"As a rather good looking half-orc half-elf comes walking up,"We are all dead. We just would rather not see things that way. So who is this rather hot looking woman?"

[Andrek]

"An old comrade. She led the shadow hawks, well that is my story. As well she inspired many men and women before she left without a trace. I am glad to see her return, but a little disgruntled."

Another shreik is heard from down the hall.

[Squire Horati]

"Well thats cool. But let us investagate the sound."

[Andrek]

"Sounds good to me." He replies as he begins his decent, tossing glowing rocks further into the depths of the hole.

[Squire Horati]

"Andrek why do that watch this!" With that Horati says a word and some magic balls come flying out of his backpack. "These will move with us and they can't be see by anyone but me."

[nantanda]

pritty light horry

[Andrek]

"Horati, I am using these glowing stones to distract what may lie ahead. As well they may blind it."

[Squire Horati]

"Yes but stones are easy to detect where they came from arcane magic like I know is a bit harder."

[Andrek]

"So I forgot that part--" The stone bounces back to the group.

[Squire Horati]

"Sorry Drek just the way it goes."

[Michael the Archangel]

A magnificent light appears before the group.
The angelic light is so bright that the group can not see the angel?s face.

With a light raise of his hand all stones in sight awaken and are pulled by some celestial force into his palm.

Only those pure in heart can use the stones properly.

Drek you are not that. A man who lacks responsibility, a murder, and an adulterer.
A man who while his former wife was with child harmed her in so much that the life which was in her died.
You slew your own heir. Then still not being able to take responsibility for the child you claimed that she had betrayed you and that the child was never yours, when in fact it was you with the wandering eyes.
How dare you place your self as a leader. You can justify you can deny it never happened but pure truth is pure truth. I know you well.

The Angel pulled out a flaming sword and points it at andreks chest. ?If you deny this, If you deny your past and still try to repress what really did happen then the next blade you feel with be and archangels wrath piercing you stone cold heart.

You can learn a lot by listening
Did you not hear a word Squire Horati & Jerlaine said to you?
Their missions and quests are both noble while yours are selfish as you seek for power and control.
The angel parts his hands and two bright stones glide into Squire Horati & Jerlaine?s hands.

Squire Horati & Jerlaine you both have angels watching over you. Go and fulfill you missions.

The angel fades and the only light which remains are the two stones given to Squire Horati & Jerlaine.

[Squire Horati]

"Andrek I don't like this stone you can have it. It burns my skin."
(I'm a vampire)

[Andrek]

"I have no idea what this guy is speaking about... Horati, have I ever been married? How does this guy think I could have had a child... I don't want to reproduce, I hope my family curse stops with me. It would take some woman to convince me otherwise. As well I accept the stone back." Andrek crushes the stone into powder. "If this was biven by an angel that spews lies I do not want it anywhere in our lands! COME WITH PROOF DEMON!" Andrek smirks, "Horati I think we have found our foe. He may be the one who has reopened the gates. I admit I opend them two full seasons ago in hopes that the realms would unite here along the Shadow mountain range, but this guy has no idea what he is talking about or he is a liar... either way he is someone that needs to be questioned. Who is with me?" Andrek places his sword over the glowing dust.

[JenaRey]

"Well...it seems you still know how to make friends and influence people." Jena's tone is wry, her presence almost forgotten as the men continued on. She leans one shoulder against the wall, blinking slowly to allow her eyes to adjust to the dimness that follows the angel's light. "Though I wasn't aware you'd ever been married. Heaven knows the invitation never made it to the north."

[Squire Horati]

"Aye and well met. I will join you Drek." *Horati places his longsword glowing with demonic aura over Dreks*

[Andrek]

"Don't look at me, I was never married. Nor was I ever drunk enough... Yeah I was, but I do remember what happened and I will never get that drunk again ." Andrek blushes, "You know the curse, don't you Jena? 'Until we all die, or until one rises to lead them into glory.' I do not aspire to the glories of this world. I now only aspire to get my Aunt out of Hell. The demon Eddofluzen, I call him Ed, took her down and now I wish to find her. The last time I was in the Courts of the Seventh Level they told me that they would never return the humans." A solitary black tear falls from Andreks left eye. "I am going to kill those bastards and not one of the Gods will be able to save that angel if he is tied to them in any way!" Andrek voice raised with the last few words. He calms himself. "Besides, you need to bed a woman before you can recieve fruit of them . I have never shared my bed with any woman that was not fully clothed, and until my last journey North I had never bedded with one alone." Andrek looks down at the crushed stone and think of the Angel, "This would be the reason why. Besides I have been told it is over rated." Andrek smirks again. "So anyone going to join the venture?" Andrek bounces the tip of his sword above the glowing dust. "Hell, Demons, one of the mutiple ends of this realm... they all lay somewhere down here."