Moonhawke Registered User
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(7/14/02 8:01 pm)
Re: Baby Blues
Outside the house, the entire RunningHorse clan was gathered in the yard. A fire burned inside a carefully prepared stone ring, and various family members were taking turns chanting and beating on traditional drums. Children flocked here and there, easily scooped out of harm's way by an aunt or uncle and sent running the other way with a pat on the bottom.
THe Labor went on for hours, Zan walking the upper halls of the house, alternately hanging onto Will and shoving him away, and though he was worried, he never let himself take her shouting or swearing personally.
Night fell, and the stars turned overhead when Zan finally climbed back into bed, ready to push. Outside in the dark, the chanting dropped into a low rhythmic beat, and Will sat behind Zan, helping to hold her up as Lisa directed matters from the foot of the bed.
"Come on, sweetie," she said encouragingly. "Just a couple more pushes..."
Zan grit her teeth and squeezed down hard on Will's hand. With a shove and a long groan, she pushed her child, a daughter, into the world.
"It's a girl!" Emily announced to the long-waiting crowd. "8 and a half pounds, 19 3/4 inches. Mother and baby are doing fine."
Re: Baby Blues
Zan lay back against Will as Lisa took care of cleaning the baby girl up. She was exhausted from the labor, but at the same time, felt like she was floating on cloud 9.
"You did it Wolfie." Will said as he wrapped his arms about her. Softly kissing her on the cheek. He had felt ever moment of it, though not as strongly as his sister did.
"no, We did it. It takes two, Teddy Bear." Zan replied, rubbing her hand up and down his arm.
"Got an idea for a Name, don't ya?"
"Yeah."
"Well then Daughter mine, Let's hear it." Lisa said as she brought the child over. She was wrapped in traditional swaddling cloths.
"Eve....." a pause then a smile as Zan took her daugher in her arms. "Eve Adadoligi Heart."
Lisa just chuckled and shook her head. "It fits."
Later when things had quieted down, Will decided to ask a question that had been nagging him all night long. "Why here? why not at the Hospital?"
"She was concieved in this bed, and I wanted her born in this bed!" Zan said.
Will just chuckled, shaking his head a few times before he reached over and gently stroked the downy crown of his daughters head.
Re: Baby Blues
The newest member of the RunningHorse clan had finally arrived. There would be much to celebrate for this particular child should not have been able to exist had it not been for the intervention of a certain Omnimorph. Zan found the time in her busy schedule to quietly and secretly thank Moeba for her totally unexpected blessing. SteelWill was definitely pleased with the results. Meanwhile, the MATI awaited the arrival of their precious Avatar. He or she seems to be quite healthy and vigorous, which was obvious to Mylahn by the activity in her womb. She often spoke to her unborn child, speaking of his or her purpose and how all the MATI looked forward to the destruction of the Child of Light.
Charra Loon Registered User
Posts: 348
(7/16/02 7:02 pm)
Re: Baby Blues
^But we can't destroy her yet, my dear.^ Mylahn whispered. ^Lady Birilla says if the Child of Light dies too soon, her entawan will take her power and doom us all. He's a very powerful warrior from what I've heard. But don't worry. We'll suceed, very soon.^ She continued to look into the book she was reading. *See this book? It tells how to make you stronger very quickly. All we need right after you're born is your sire and SirLs Jobas. After that, all shall belong to Wenbaran.*
Edited by: Charra Loon at: 7/22/02 8:38:58 pm
Re: Baby Blues
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Ke'Rika was now a little more than one year, but one would think she was older because of her extensive vocabulary. Like any toddler, she was eager to explore the world around her. She was busy exploring baby Eve’s head during a brief visit by her god mother, Phantom.
“I see the baby, Zanna!” Ke’Ri squealed as she gently patted Zan’s baby girl’s head.
“Well, I see two babies. Eve, and Ke’Ri. One, two.” Zan pointed to her child then to Ke’Ri.
“I not a baby! I’m a big girl!” The toddler stretched her arms wide for emphasis.
“Yes, that you are,” Zan chuckled as she rocked little Eve in her arms. Moments later, Ke’Rika had a little brainstorm. She couldn’t wait to let Mahda and Papa know all about it.
“Mahda, Papa, can you get me a baby?”
Charra Loon Registered User
Posts: 354
(7/26/02 7:27 pm)
Re: Baby Blues
"A baby?" her Papa asked.
"Uh-huh. I wanna baby to play with all day!"
"Ke'Ri, I'm not sure. Babies can be very deliecate. You have to be very careful around them."
"I know. So can I have a baby?"
"We'll see, Ke'Ri. We'll see...I can just picture you with a nice little brother..."
"No!"
"No?"
"I don't wanna brother; I wanna sister!"
"But what about Kyla? She's like a sister to you, isn't she?"
"Yes, but Kyla's really Mahda's sister! I want my own sister!"
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Zan shifted so that she was slumped in her seat, then shifted Eve until the crying infant's head was tucked under her chin. Zan began a wordless crooning hum that was felt as much as heard. Still Eve cried.
Sighing Zan shifted her again, checking the diaper first. "Nope, that's not the problem." she said. "Anyone seen her binkie?"
"Binkie? what's that?"
"Her pacafier." Zan chuckled. "Though at one time a blanket was refered to as a binkie." Once it was located, she tried getting Eve to accept it. She did, for a moment, before making such a face and started to cry again.
Zan just shook her head. "Mind if I use your room for a few? She's apparently hungry. It was near feeding time at any rate. I just woke her up early. And I forgot to grab an extra bottle for her."
"Yeah, sure." Cami said pointing in the direction of her and her mate's bedroom.
"Thanks." Zan replied getting up and heading that direction. She was from the old school of raising children. Which meant none of the disposable garbage for diapers, and none of the pre-made formulas. Stricktly cloth diapers & breast feeding.
Charra Loon Registered User
Posts: 358
(8/3/02 12:50 pm)
Re: Baby Blues
Among the MATI, similar child rearing techiniques were being used for the unborn Avatar. Mylahn had just been napping when she sensed a presence. She looked up from her bed and saw a little niku sitting at the foot. She had to give a smile when she saw that.
~Hello, Trrilara. So glad you could join us here in Limbo.~ In an instant, the niku changed shape. Soon, it grew into a Tch brunette with violet eyes and dark green colorings. ~Did you find them?~
~No,~ the shape changer said. ~I have looked everywhere, Wensitu help me, but I couldn't find those SirLs Jobas. You know they aren't easy to get.~
~Yes, all too well.~
~Mylahn, are you sure you want to do this spell? Once you give birth, you'll be in no condition to even cast a curse, let alone a ritual spell to quickly grow the Avatar.~
~We have no choice, Trrilara. The Child of Light is getting stronger and if we kill her, our situation will be worse than usual.~
~Even if you are able to conjure this spell, it's still a great risk.~
~How so? I doubt the sacrifice of the Avatar's sire would turn a few heads.~
~He's of a respective house.~
~Which is weak! We must eliminate the weak in our group to rise above the fools who follow our Lord's enemy!~
~I know, but we can't harm Lady Pijol! She may be Lord Tkkla's pitawan, but she is also the widow of the late Prince Tilor.~
~Wensitu bless him. I understand that, Trrilara. Also, if you're worried about Lady Tifa, don't. She will be spared due to her marriage into the Tangert house.~
~I'm glad. Now, onto the current problem. How are we going to get SirLs Jobas before the Avatar has to come out?~
~I don't know.~ Trrilara started pacing.
~Wait a second! What about Lady Birilla's private collection? The one you told me about?~
~You mean the one with the stolen skull gems of murdered Mimian-Mykari hybrids that she would have Mistress Zantara get sometimes?~
~Yes!~
~I already looked through those. Earth, Ice, Sound, Lightning, Metal, Mind, and Heart are the only Elements I saw. No Water, no Wind, no Shadow, no Light and defintely no Fire.~
~Oh no...~
~Then again...Trrilara, get a mystic barrier up! I got an idea.~
~What?~
~You'll see.~ Trrilara got a barrier up just as Mylahn used the summoning candle to get Ta'Ran-Shan. Trrilara's eyes bugged out at the sight of the recently appeared Mykari.
~Mylahn, have you gone mad!? Summoning this Mykari mercenary here?!~
~I know we haven't trusted the Mykari since the Hav'Throth betrayed us, but Ta'Ran-Shan is the best there is.~
~Even so, did you have to get her?! Every living being in the universe knows she is a lunatic!~
~She also has deep knowledge about what the Mykari consider Forbbiden Arts. We need her.~
"Uh, excuse me ladies!" Ta'Ran-Shan called. "Did you summon me for a purpose, or just a girl chat?"
"I need your expertise, Ta'Ran-Shan." Mylahn explained.
"Name it, doll!"
"Among the Mykari Forbidden Arts, there is a spell to devolve skull gems with the Evolved Elements into their basic form."
"Oooh...you're talking about an Element Devolution Spell. Very strong magic, my Lady, and difficult to cast. I doubt you'll be able to do such a thing."
"Just tell me what is needed and done and I'll take it from here."
"No, no...can't leave it in your hands, not in your condition. I better do this little errand. What do need devolved?"
"Lady Birilla used to hire Lenaria Zantara for personal business ever since she spoke the human tongue. Zantara mudered the Mimian-Mykari halflings for her, but also took their skull gems for Birilla's collection."
"So?"
"So of all the skull gems in her collection, Lady Birilla only has seven of the twelve Elements."
"And you need me to Devlove one of them."
"Exactly. We're hoping skull gems with a Fire Element will be a substitute for the SirLs Jobas I need for the Avatar's ascent to power."
"I see. Just one thing; what's a SirLs Jobas?"
"They're a type of spirit stone, a mystical artifact local to my people. Some are more rare than others. The stones I need require a strong fire Element. Trrilara will try to gather the skull gems that have the Lightning Element. I need you to prepare for the spell to devolve them from Lightning to Fire."
~What?!~ Trrilara cried.
~You have the best chance to get those gems without being detected.~
~Mylahn, in case you've forgotten, my shape shifting powers can only do so much.~
~I know. Plus, I need you to do the spell for me to ascend the Avatar when the time comes. You said so yourself I'll be in no condition to cast the spell. After all, you're like a sister to me and I trust you.~
~And what do we tell Lady Birilla about all of this?~
~Absolutely nothing, to anyone.~
~This is madness.~
~This is the only way Wensitu will prevail against all who would defy him. Just keep quiet about all of this and we'll prevail.~ Mylahn then turned to Ta'Ran-Shan. "Be back here within five days and the gems will be ready for you."
"Got it, maestro!" With that, a flash of light enveloped Ta'Ran-Shan and she was gone.
~Mylahn, I certainly hope you know what you're doing.~ Trrilara commented.
~I do, old friend. I most certainly do.~
Edited by: Charra Loon at: 8/4/02 4:23:12 pm
Meanwhile, Prince Goki was in another part of the MATI base talking with his assistant.
~I tell you, I don’t trust her, Curat.~
~Who, my Lord?~
~That wench Mylahn Erun. We were doing so well until she got on my bad side. I don’t take kindly to threats.~
~She threatened you, sire?~
~Isn’t that what I just said?~
The blond Tch man got up and began to pace the floor.
~Sire, is there something you would like me to do? Inform Lord Ataka?~
~No. What I want you to do, dear Curat, is keep your eyes and ears open. If anything were to happen to me, that bitch will try to make it look like an accident. Know that it will be no accident. Once that comes out, Lady Erun will be on the hit list of both the House of Ataka and the House of Ritua. She will regret her betrayal.~
~Isn’t there some way to protect your life?~
~I have someone watching both of us twenty four seven. Even so, she could still manage to cause me harm. If that happens, you know what to do, my dear. Do you understand what I’m saying to you?~
~Yes, my Lord.~
~Good. Now that that is settled, I’d say it’s time for our mid-day meal.~
As they headed for the dining room, Goki lightly brushed his hand against his lover's and gave him a reassuring smile.
Charra Loon Registered User
Posts: 360
(8/10/02 7:25 pm)
Re: Baby Blues
The House of Ataka and guests soon gathered for their mid-day meal. Normally, most of the conversations that took place at that time would revolve around latest plans or complaints, but today, it seemed like a storm was going to rage, particularly between Tkkla's firstborn and pitawan.
Re: Baby Blues
Lady Pijol's excitement over the impending arrival of the Avatar was apparent. Ever since the announcement of the sucessful conception, she had been talkinga bout it non-stop, stating how proud she was that Wensitu had chosen her bloodline to be the gateway for the Master to return to the physical plane. Tifa was not so happy about the situation. She loved her half-brother, Prince Goki, but could care less for her pahda's loudmouth pitawan. As Pijol dominated the mid-day mean conversation, Tifa became more and more irritated.
Why did Wensitu choose the spawn of that wanna-be MATI? He should have chosen Binah. My daughter would have been the perfect candidate for she is a true royal! I wish that bitch would shut up and eat!
Charra Loon Registered User
Posts: 368
(9/5/02 3:14 pm)
Re: Baby Blues
It wasn't long before Tifa finally had enough of Pijol's bickering.
~FOR THE LOVE OF WENSITU, SHUT UP!!! WE KNOW HOW EXCITED YOU ARE ABOUT THE WHOLE THING ALREADY, SO GIVE IT A REST!~
~Tifa!~ Fikkia scolded. ~Don't raise your voice like that! It isn't lady-like.~
~And this...worthless commoner going on and on, never stopping to take a breath, is acting lady-like?~
~How dare you!~ Pijol snapped. ~You have some nerve to insult me!~
~Because you're my Pahda's pitawan? Ha! Some pitawan you are! My Pahda would never even consider spending the rest of his life by your side if it weren't for the promise he made to Prince Tilor!~
~That's not true!~
~Oh it is true, Pijol. You may have the status of pitawan in this household, but in reality, you're no better than a mere concubine. He only married you to legitimize Goki, and for that I am grateful for his sake. So do us all a favor and stop acting like you're one of us! Despite your marriages into royalty, you have been, and always will be, a pathetic, slutty, worth-less-than-dirt commoner!~
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Everyone at the table sat in stunned shock as they waited for Pijol to respond. Her face showed a mixture of anger, disappointment, and hurt. After a few moments of silence, Pijol got up from the table and left the dining room.
~That’s right, Piggy! Get out of here because you don’t belong!~
Lord Tkkla shot his daughter an angry look, then followed Pijol to try and comfort her.
Charra Loon Registered User
Posts: 369
(9/10/02 6:43 pm)
Re: Baby Blues
Birilla was, obviously, upset with Tifa and gave her a telekinetic slap on the face. ~You insolent girl!~ she snapped. ~You have some nerve talking to her like that! Pijol belongs here just like all of the Followers of Wensitu, and she especially belongs here more than you!~
~Oh really?~ Tifa replied. ~How is a commoner more worthy than me, a Princess?~
~You, dear Tifa, act in a prejudicial manner to the mixed ones because that is how you were raised. You hate them because you were told and taught by your parents, friends and family to hate them. Pijol's hatred of them, however, is pure. She needed no counsel, no guidance to establish her hatred. I've sensed this hatred from the start and it has grown stronger with each passing day. Commoner, artisan, aristocrat or royal, it does not matter. She is a true Follower of Wensitu; my son chose his life mate well. Now out of my sight, you spoiled brat, before I unleash my wrath!~
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In the meantime, Lord Tkkla was trying to comfort his pitawan in another room. It was obvious that she was very upset by what Tifa had said. He wanted to make sure she took none of this to heart.
~Is it true, Tkkla? Those things she said?~
~Of course not, my dear. Fikkia and I accepted you as a pitawan because we both love you and Goki. We wanted to make sure you got everything you deserve because you’ve done so much for our family. Tifa is just being an ungrateful, jealous snob.~
~Tifa is jealous of me?~
~Yes, ever since you became my pitawan, she’s felt like her status in the House of Ataka has been taken from her.~
~Oh really? I never knew.~
~No matter. I’ll have a talk with her later. In the meantime, we must continue to prepare for the arrival of the Avatar. I’ve been discussing the importance of his role as the Avatar’s sire with Goki. For some reason, he seems distracted. I’m thinking he might be having problems with his mate.~
~I’m sure everything will be all right.~
Neither one of them had any idea of the trouble brewing between that couple. However, Empress Birilla was beginning to sense something sinister about her apprentice. After the mid-day meal she took Mylahn aside to discuss it with her.
~You wanted to speak with me, Your Grace?~
~Yes, Mylahn. I need to ask you…how are you getting along with your mate?~
~Fairly well.~
~Are you sure?~
~Yes, why do you ask?~
~I just get the feeling you two aren’t getting along as you should. And I’m hoping that whatever issues you’re facing can be resolved soon because in a short our Master will join us in the physical world. Goki has an important purpose in all this as well as you. Wensitu has a plan for all of us so we must be in one accord for his plan to work.~
Edited by: Detia1 at: 9/11/02 8:40:02 pm
Charra Loon Registered User
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(9/11/02 8:29 pm)
Re: Baby Blues
~Of course, Lady Birilla. All will be well.~
~Excellent. Now why don't you rest? Wensitu knows this has been a rough day.~
~As you wish.~ Mylahn immediately headed for her chambers, where she saw Trrilara waiting for her. ~Did you get them?~ Mylahn asked her friend.
~Yes, I did.~ Trrilara explained. ~Ta'Ran-Shan is devolving the skull gems as we speak.~
~Excellent. Nothing will stop us from ascending the Avatar. Then all shall fall and rise from the ashes in our master's name.~
Meanwhile, Tifa had locked herself in her chambers for a peaceful sleep. However, her sleep was anything but as she soon found herself in a strange sort of realm.
"Greetings, Lady Tifa Tangert." a smooth voice said. "My, you are as your name says...charming."
Tifa turned around at the voice and noticed it was a tall creature with wily fur. "Mon*Star!" she cried. "What the hell is this?!"
"You must be mistaken, dear lady. I am not the mortal who calls himself Mon*Star." the creature said. Tifa took a closer look; the face was smoother, there was no eye patch and the fur was much brighter.
"You're right." she concluded. "Who are you, then?"
"The outsiders of this galaxy call me the Limbo Devil. The natives, on the other hand, know me as Delvao, the god of power and divine leader of the Feltorue species."
"Oh, like how some outsiders call our god Wenbaran, the bringer of destruction."
"Exactly. I noticed you're having some trouble, Lady Tangert. It seems the posession of two wives doesn't appeal to you at this point."
"Oh, I'm fine with my Pahda choosing a pitawan. It's who he chose that bothers me. He's too good for that commoner!"
"But no one agrees with you. Your highest priestess even turns against you when you speak bad of the woman."
"They're just blinded by her so called brilliance. Just because she was able to sucessfully plan and carry out a few hits, they put her on a pedistal."
"Pure luck, I say. But what really miffs you is that she took some power away from you. Isn't that right, Lady Tifa?"
Tifa gives him a slack jawed look. "Why yes, you could say I'm a little pissed about that. Ever since I was born I was the second most powerful female in the House of Ataka...then she came along."
"Very understandable. How would you like to regain that lost power? I can help you with that. I specialize in power struggles such as yours."
"You can't be serious..."
"Oh, I am, and from your case, it's rather simple. We just kill the bitch, then everything will be back to normal."
"You know you're right. The only way that could be done is if the bitch dies. But you know if I killed her everyone would immediately start looking at me."
"I'm sure I could arrange some sort of disease to strike her, or even a freak accident. However, my offers aren't just made out of good will, you know. Everything has its price."
Tifa sighed. "I knew there had to be a catch...so what is it?"
"I don't ask for much, my dear. But, like yourself and your bretheren, I, too have enemies. The other gods of this galaxy don't take kind to my ways. One of them especially is called Thal'Rahi, the Divine Champion. He is the god of justice and leads the mortals known as the Spiritual Warriors, better known to you as the Hash'a'Glith."
"Oh, those nasty talking squids? The ones who don't mind mixing with mongrels? I'd be happy to be of service."
"Interspecies unions have been quite common since the War of Eternity ended." Delvao explained. "Such a shame, really; purtiy holds so much potential. Ah, anyway, as I've been saying, Thal'Rahi and I been adversaries for eons. He has many followers at his disposal that could easily threaten my power. His greatest and strongest one was a powerful warrior-priest called Ka'Raki (holy guardian) Brightlight. I'm sure you're familiar with that surname."
"Oh yes. Quite familiar," Tifa sneered.
"Ten thousand years dead and his spirit still interferes. He serves as a spirit guide to the soul mate of his descendant, Sh'Ekrah the Fearless Rebel. Unfortunately, that poor sap is everything like his ancestor, including the hidden power within. Fortunately, it hasn't been unlocked, but it has been combined with the shadow power within his child."
"You mean that your enemy is aiding the Child of Light and her creepy hybrid child?"
"These Hash'a'Glith are very clingy to their blood, as you can see. And so, here is my price; I will obliterate your pitiful step-mother and thus give you the power taken from you, but only after you have completely wiped out the Brightlight blood. Not even a drop should exist."
"Hmmm...that's sounds like quite a challenge. And how do you suggest I do this?"
"Plunge your body into my heart, currently known as the Moonstar. Only then will you have the strength to destroy them all."
Tifa's eyes widen with surprise. "Are you insane? Won't that energy destroy me?"
"Not at all. If you concentrate on your darkest impulses as you enter the Moonstar, you will rise with power beyond your imagination."
"I don't know...I don't want to put myself at unnecessary risk. I have a mate and daughter to think about. Can you gaurantee my suvrival?"
"Of course, my dear. We're both...mutally dependant on each other in our goals."
"Well...you're going to have to let me give it some thought. It's not something to be taken lightly. Though it would be so nice to never have to hear Piggy squeal ever again...oh the hell with it! I'll do it!"
"Perfect! Just sign this contract in your blood and the deal shall be official." Delvao uses the knife used in the sacrifice cermonies to make a cut in Tifa's wrist and places the wound over a piece of paper, allowing three drops of blood to spill on it and shaping into Tifa's signature. As soon as the contract is singed, Tifa wakes up.
"My, that was a very interesting dream..." Tifa mumbled. Then she noticed her wrist was cut. "Or was it?"
Edited by: Charra Loon at: 9/12/02 11:43:43 am
Re: Baby Blues
Back on Bedlama, little Ke'Rika was spending a fun filled weekend with her paternal grandparents. The Brightlights were absolutely thrilled to finally have a grandchild after waiting three hundred years for their son to finally find a mate. The little one definitely kept them busy all weekend. She was a very intelligent and curious child so they had to keep a close eye on her to keep her out of trouble. Aside from a couple spills and a scraped knee, everything went very well for all. Getting little Ke'Ri to go to bed was a bit of a challenge though. She would avoid her bed for as long as she could, and when she finally went to sleep she would wake up crying for her parents. Lady Kes and Ar'Gor tried their best to comfort their granddaughter, but nothing seemed to help.
Edited by: Detia1 at: 9/19/02 1:28:19 pm
Charra Loon Registered User
Posts: 372
(9/19/02 2:02 pm)
Re: Baby Blues
When it came time for Ke'Ri to go home, she told her parents about the nightmares. Cami just gave her entawan a small glare. "I told you she's too young to sleep away!" she nagged.
"Easy, Cami!" her mate answered. "Ke'Ri, what kind of nightmares have you been getting?"
"Well...everytime I go to sleep, I keep seeing this monster coming to get me. It got wings like a bat, red skin all over and breathes fire all over. I got scared 'cause it look so real."
"Did you see that monster everytime you went to sleep?"
"No. He just started appearing when I was with Grandmother and Grandfather. I didn't tell them 'cause I didn't want them seeing the monster and get scared."
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