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Post by Midnight on Aug 30, 2004 21:47:39 GMT
[ModNote: This thread takes place in a dreamscape and is simultaneous with the thread Recriminations, where Midnight and Coriolis' physical forms remain.] *Midnight looks around the room they find themselves in.* img.photobucket.com/albums/v494/MissCoolosity/006.jpg*The room is empty part from a old man that is watching over two teenagers who are standing in the middle of the room. While here Midnight was once again dressed from top to toe in black.* Midnight: Well at least there are some bonuses... *One of the teenagers is female with long black untied hair and a male taller than the girl with short black hair which has a hint of silver to it.. They are watching the man with great interest with their backs to the 'visitors.' Obviously these are the children from the first spirit-walk.* *Suddenly the man begins to talk to the two teenagers.* Man: The first thing you two must learn is that you are not invincible. No matter how powerful you are or how well you can fight. I know you both think you know everything and can do everything....that's why it has been decided that your lessons to be taught away from the other students. *Midnight hears this but feels that there was another reason for the seperate teaching. She's sure of it but can't think why or what the reason would be.* *Mutter's* He's lying..there's something more to it..... Man: But you can't learn a lesson like that over night, no matter how much training you are given so we will continue with your lesson. *She turns her attention to the shape-shifter...* |
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Post by Coriolis on Aug 31, 2004 22:51:19 GMT
*He returns Midnights glance and shrugs...*
We were singled out for these lessons but I have no idea why. I do remember what was given to us this day however... It is one of the few true things that you hang on to...
*The wisened old teacher hobbles over to a small but exotic looking trinket box on a shrine in a corner of the room. He opens the box and is momentarily bathed in a dull multicoloured light. Almost rainbow like.*
Man: Guard these well my young, headstrong, apprentices. These hold the essence of your very existence! It is also the power of your homeland... protect it with your life....
*He lifts a large, gold encased, Jewel from the box. His apprentices eyes lighting up in awe and wonder at it's sheer beauty.*
*As the youngsters look on, he smashes it on the ground to a collective gasp of fright. It shatters off the ground, the golden bonds breaking into dust to be thrown around in the drafty space. Causing the room to fill up with an almost liquid light that quickly evaporates to nothing.*
*The Jewel inside splits into 3 distinct pieces, each choosing its master as if pre-ordained:- A chunk of dazzling Saphire rolling toward the girl, a piece of the purest Emerald landing in the young boys lap and the largest piece made of blood-red Ruby rolling slowly towards the old master.*
Man: these are your new chosen weapons. Use them wisely...
*The young girl appears mildly confused at this. She picks up the piece of stone and examines it with the curiosity of a cat with a yarn-ball.*
Young Girl: "But Master! How am I supposed to use THIS in combat? Hit them over the head with it?!?
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Post by Midnight on Aug 31, 2004 23:28:06 GMT
*Midnight laughs at the girl's comment. The man however gives the girl a stern look.*
Man: One day that tongue of yours is going to get you into trouble..serious trouble.
*He turns round and takes two chains off the shrine as well. One silver and the other gold he then hobbles back over to his students passing the silver chain to the girl and the gold to the boy.*
Man: On closer inspection of your weapons you will see like any other item on a necklace a loop for you to put these chains through. Place then on the chain I have given you and put the necklace on.
*Turning to the girl with a smile.*
Man: Then I will show you how you use the weapon in combat.
*Quickly the boy and girl place the jewels on the chains and put them on. While at the same time the man does the same with a third chain made from bronze.*
Man:Now we're all ready your lesson will begin properly. Your Jewels give you the power and ability to morph into a animal, any animal you choose. The name for this ability is Animagus. You will be able to choose when you change into the animal.
*Taking a deep breath the man closes his eyes and begin to change shape. The blood- red ruby glowing brighter than before. Within minutes the man becomes a eagle taking a slow seemingly leisurely fly around the room then landing in the spot where he was before he changes back. Turning to face the boy.*
Man:Would you like to try first??
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Post by Coriolis on Aug 31, 2004 23:51:49 GMT
*Sensing a challenge, The apprentice stands and closes his eyes. a few seconds pass......... Nothing........ He tries again, his face contorting slightly under the strain of concentration....* The old Teacher: Don't try to force the transformation! Just relax and let it happen... *The boy does so. A bright aura starts to surround his body, the advice appears to be helping.* *Suddenly, a complete meanagerie of shapes start to whip around the room: The wing of an Eagle, the hands of a Chimpanzee, the tail of a tiger, the hind legs of a Gazelle and the neck of a small Giraffe. The end result produces Gales of Laughter from his Rival and a long-suffering sigh from his Teacher.* Man: *sigh* You have much to learn...... *A wave of his hands is enough to return the 'Animal' to human form. The dark clouds of 'sulk' surrounding his head and producing an on-coming storm* The Apprentice to the Girl:  WELL IF YOUR SO GOOD, YOU TRY!!! |
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Post by Midnight on Sept 1, 2004 0:22:27 GMT
*The girl tries to control her laughter but fails miserably and it takes several minutes and another stern look from the Master before she calms down enough to even respond to the storm clouded boy.* Girl: Did I say I was good? Nooo!!!  *Turns to the Master* Girl: May I try?? Man: Yes go ahead. See if you can learn from his mistake if you have realised what mistake he made. *The girl closes her eyes and takes several deep breaths before the Jewel begins to glow* *Several minutes pass and slowly the girl begins to change form. There is a bright flash of light and when the flash is gone there where the girl was standing lies a dolphin...a rather noisy dolphin getting noiser by the minute as the girl seems to realise her mistake.* *The Master shakes his a head looks up to the sky as if looking for a answer to suddenly come to him. Another wave of his hand and the dolphin is back in human form.* Man: Next time choose a animal that doesn't need to be in water to breath let alone survive. *The girl goes bright red while a smirk appears on the boy's face.* |
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Post by Coriolis on Sept 1, 2004 14:24:18 GMT
*Watching the proceedings with his fellow spirit-walker, The older Coriolis flickers a small smile across his lips. It has been a long time... Some moments becoming refreshingly cringeworthy...*
[To the grown-up Midnight]: You had skills alright! Much more than me back then... But you still don't seem to have learned control...
[The young boy to his teacher]: Lemme try again! PLEEEEEEEEASE! I know what I'm gonna change into to!
*His enthusiasm breaks the carefully constructed etiquette of the situation and earns him a stern look from the old man.*
Teacher: If you must. The only way to truly learn the art is to practice it. Go ahead my son, Show me what you can do.
*not needing anymore encouragement, The young boy again stands up and closes his eyes. The aura once again surrounds him and the transformation happens almost instantaneously.*
*A small black Panther cub returns the groups suprised gaze. Jet black fur and piercing green eyes...*
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Post by Midnight on Sept 1, 2004 14:50:17 GMT
*The older Midnight turns and for the first time smiles at the older shape-shifter.* Midnight: I can't help it. I think of something and before I know it the words are out of my mouth before I can do anything. That tends to be the same problem I have with some of my actions as well. *Midnight glances at the egg shaped lump on the shape-shifter.* *Mutter's* I thought it was for the best..... *Before Midnight can carry on with the sentence the girl stands up in silence. Not wanting to be out done by her rival she closes her eyes and her jewel begins to glow again. Quickly a form of a cub also appears but this one is a black and white striped tiger with big blue eyes.* img.photobucket.com/albums/v494/MissCoolosity/Transformation.jpg*The girl cub walks around a little bit getting used to the feel of being in a new body form.* *The man smile's.* Man: It appears you are both learning at last. Are you happy with your animal forms?? *The girl cub pauses in her walk and looks to the Master, slowly she changes back to her human form.* Girl: Well no not really... theres something not quite right with it for me. *The man sighs again.* Man: Some people are just never satisfied. What about you?? *Says the man turning his attention back to the boy cub.The boy cub slowly changes back into his human form.* Boy: I have the same feeling with the panther form. *The man sighs again and mutters something under his breath that none of the other's hear.* |
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Post by Coriolis on Sept 1, 2004 15:05:46 GMT
*The Good humour of the spiritual audience increases with each 'new' developement. This little trip seems to have been an enjoyable one for all particpants.* [To the older Midnight, his wry grin turned into an honest smile]: I'd actually forgotten about that!  Old Kaylo must have been grumbling about our antics for weeks! *Both Necklaces flash blood-red before returning to they're traditional colours. The flash startles Coriolis. He is used to being in control while 'away'.* What the............?  *Unexpectedly the room starts to swim and the 2 watchers awake with a start. The place they left is not the place that they arrive...* [OOC: continued in the Dungeon: "Uninvited Guests"] |
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WELL IF YOUR SO GOOD, YOU TRY!!! 
Old Kaylo must have been grumbling about our antics for weeks!