Dude, Like It's A War!

[Alyssea Moonshadow]

She watched the body just fall from the tree. She hadnt even seen anything hit it, just it fall immediately. She looked around, and hid behind a tree. Ever since she stepped foot in this place it was just constant battles. She KNEW there was a war going on, but she hadnt imagined it to be this bad. After all the Harper's had made it sound so much less bloody than this. She could see the enemies wearing deep grayish armours while what she took as the defenders of the city wearing black. She heard movement from the long road that lead into town and quickly jumped on the tree with cat-like reflexes. She saw a few men wearing gray, come up behind the people who had just walked up the path, and slice their throats like theirs throats like they were nothing. She observed them for a fe minutes studyng their movements and demanours. If there as one thing she learnt as that knowledge was everywhere and that even the way people walk gave you knowledge into how to defeat them. She pulled out her Imaskari Kamas, holding one in each hand and with her cat-like movements she crept behind the men and slashed at their neck, watching blood gush from them as they sloly lost their lives. She head more movement and quickly ran amongst the trees running as quickly as she could, to avoid detection.

[Raven Cedis Fey]

Although the creature in question may have believed she was undetected, she was mistaken. She had been watching silently within the shadows as she made quick work of the two men. She slung her Astral blade closely behind her and followed her amongst the trees. Since Anlon had taken her arm blades she knew she needed new weaponry, and she came across an ailing and old demon who had this sword in his possession and gave it to her seconds before his death. The sword was quite extraordinary. It excuded a sudden burst of wind, everytime it was swung and you could feel the ancient and powerful magic flow within it. She jumped up, grabbing onto one of the branches of the trees, and used it as a means to travel, jumping from branch to branch, until the girl came to a halt. She watched with interest as she moved her head in what seemed like confusion.

[Alyssea Moonshadow]

Somethin was wrong. Someone was following her. She could feel their presence behind her, but she could not stop now. If it was an enemy they wouldnt waste any time in killing her. So she decided just to run, no matter where. But her plans came to a halt, when she sensed a camped based not too far off. She looked about, trying to feel another way to bypass it, but there was no way it could happen, there were creatures everywhere. She turned around slowly, trying to see anyone, but when she couldnt she moved behind a tree. She heard the slight rustling of leaves, and smiled. They were ontop of the branch. She climbed ontop of the tree and jumped towards the, her kamas were alread at her side so she retracted her claws and her fangs.

[Raven Cedis Fey]

She watched as the girl stopped instantly and looked around. No doubt she had sensed the members of the Militia in the campsite. She had nowhere to go now. She remained as still as possible, until she saw her turn, and caught a glimpse of her. But a second later she had disappeared just as quickly. She looked around, trying not to move, but when she felt the branch give out slightly, she moved her foot. She felt tide of the wind change instantly, and she turned around, already unsheathing her Astral Blade and holding it against the tip of the girl's throat. "I wouldn't do that if I were you." She moved again, and pulled the sword from her throat and quickly slashed at the branch, jumping to the ground before she fell with the branch.

[Alyssea Moonshadow]

She had vaguely heard the woman's words when the branch under her started to shake and she found herself in a mad dash to stop herself from smashing onto the ground along with the branch. She quickly jumped up, and grabbed to the highest branch in sight and held on, until she saw the branch break into tiny pieces and the woman standing on the ground, looking up. The sun was hitting her eyes, so she couldnt make out who it was and she jumped down, before she let go by mistake. She blinked a few times and waited for her eyes to clear up to see this person.

[Raven Cedis Fey]

She waited patiently for the girl to jump down. And she hoped it was sometime today. When she heard the thud, she looked at her, knowing that the rays of the sun must have messed up her visuals. She moved towards her and quickly grabbed her arm, moving her away, practically dragging her from view of anyone who could walk up on them, and stepped with her at hand, behind some bushes, eyeing her. "What are you doing here, Alyssea?"

[Alyssea Moonshadow]

Finally, her vision was starting to come back, but before she could see any distinguished figure she felt her arms being yanked on as she was being dragged away from her spot. "Hey, let go of me. You have no right." When they finally stopped, she looked around, wondering if she was only taken away because she was about to be killed but when she heard the voice, she sighed of relief inwardly, glad to know she wasnt going to die just yet. "I've been sent to investigate the war, Raven..." She spoke with a very low voice so no one could hear her. "The High Harpers asked me to speak to you, there seems to be some disturbance, something that shouldnt be here at all."

[Raven Cedis Fey]

She listened silently, wondering why in the world tha Harper Scouts would send her of all people. Of course Alyssea was capable, but she was still very young and this could cause her demise. She eyed her with a raised eyebrow, wondering what the Harper's were getting at. She remembered the day she had been initiated within their ranks. It was an honor, since 97% of the population had no knowledge of the Harper Scout's existance or their missions. She sighed slightly. "There's nothing behind this war except a usurpar, Alyssea. They sent you on a needless mission."

[Anlon Romin]

He walked along to see if there were any stragglers. This was what he did after every victory, to see if their were any survivors, anyone who had to be picked up or anything of the sort. He spotted Raven with another creature and then pulled a weapon from his back."We've won them out Raven, no thanks to you. Where have you been and who is that?"

[Alyssea Moonshadow]

She shook her head. "No Raven, there has to be. They even gave me this letter to give to you. And it wasnt just any member of the High Harper's it was Suljack. I think this is for real. You should be really careful. You never know. Maybe it was needless at first, but maybe things will come out?" She asked hopeful, because in truth she didnt want to be locked up in the Mansion again. But before she could say anything further she heard the voice of a man, and turned quickly, spotting his weapon, and moved behind Raven. She wouldn't usually do this, but he was big, and he looked really strong and that weapon just looked like it would slash her into little pieces.

[Raven Cedis Fey]

"Alyssea, listen to me you ha-..." And before she could finish her sentence she heard Anlon's voice behind her, and then felt Alyssea quickly hide behind her. She moved slightly, so she wouldnt fall and eyed Anlon. "Of course no thanks to me, General Romin. I was put to stable duties, or have you forgotten." She watched him with his weapon, and sighed a bit. "No need to brandish your weapon, General. She's the newest recruit to out growing Militia. I've just enlisted her." She looked behind her, "Havent I, Miss Moondshadow?"

[Alyssea Moonshadow]

She nodded quickly. She was in no position to disagree not with this big demon (which she just managed to sense out) brandishing that weapon of doom. She smiled slightly, looking up to Raven, thanking her for not throwing her to the dogs, or in this case, the big, hot demon man with the weapon. She just stood still and looked around between the two.

[Anlon Romin]

"Enlisted her huh?" He laughed."She's puny, she won't do much to help us." He just shook his head."She is not enlisted by any means through you Fey."Perhaps you did not hear my orders for the Captains, and all of them, including you Fey, to go and lead their troops? Two flanks had to be commanded by one Captain because of your stupidity."Your rations are cut. You can hand in your pins and you and your friend can take on some maid duty. I will relinquish my former servant and you two will take his place. I believe that rightful punishment. Don't you?" He eyed the other woman menacingly.

[Raven Cedis Fey]

She clenched her teeth, eyeing him with disdain, but she did not move. She oved her arm to hold Alyssea still, because she could feel her becoming nervous by his words. She looked at her pins and the medals she had acquired during her time as Captain, a long time before this man came into the picture. She looked to Alyssea, who had much more worth than the idiot calling himself a General. "You can go Miss Moonshadow. I will meet with you tonight, and do not worry I'm sure you will know of the most suitable spot, just think of your training." She felt Alyssea move from her, and hurry off back in the direction she had been at before. She turned back to Anlon, and pulled off her pins. "As of this moment, I am no longer under your orders. I renounce my rank as a Captain, under your command."

[Anlon Romin]

"Then you are the enemy." He unsheathed his sword and took fighting stance, eyeing her, waiting."Unannounced, leaving your own for this? For one creature. You disgust me Raven." He walked towards her.