Rever- *sits down in a chair/sigh* Get ‘im boy
(Cerberus goes after the man catches up and starts ripping him limb from limb and eating him; This causes Rever to smile at that and try to find a new person)
Rever- Well if I can’t find someone sometime soon we'll just have to try our best
(Ends on Rever sitting in a chair)
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?- Ray…Ray
*eyes open*
?- Hey Ray wake up
Ray- *yawn/groan* What do you want, Keen?
Keen- It’s a surprise
Ray- *tries to go back to sleep* I don’t really like surprises
Keen- Well I tried I guess dad will be disappointed since you didn’t want to help with the hunting today
(As soon as Ray heard this he shot out of bed with a question)
Ray- For real?
Keen- For real.
(Kenn then acts nonchalantly)
Keen- But *shrugs shoulders* seeing as your so tired I guess you won't be able to go
Ray- No wait *falls off bed* OW, tell him I’ll be there in a bit just need to get ready
Keen- *joking* Better hurry cause I’m almost out the door
(Ray puts on his clothes as fast as he can and says…)
Ray- I’m Ready!
Keen- Then let’s go
(They head down stairs of their house to see their mother cooking breakfast and their father waiting for them at the table)
Dad- Ah you boys ready
Keen- Yeah dad were dressed aren’t we *giggles*
Dad- *chuckles* Fair point
Ray- I’m ready Dad I’m ready lets go
(then Ray gets pulled up by something…his mothers leg)
Mom- Now now little man what have I told you about eating?
Ray- Breakfast is the most important meal of the day
Mom- Correct so please eat don’t want you going hungry on an empty stomach
Ray- Thanks mom
(They all eat then head off for the hunting)
Mom- *concerned* Make sure to be back soon now and Marvin please watch over them
Marvin- *grinning/reassuring* Of course Katherine what kind of father would I be if I didn’t
(The trio ninja jump through the forest from tree to tree wearing camouflage and carrying knives with them)
Marvin- Alright so today we will be hunting deer
Keen- Standard stuff I guess
Ray- Ok dad so how?
Marvin- We look for track and-
Ray- Hey is that one over there
(a deer is seen in the distance and just stares at them)
Ray- Let’s go after it *starts to chase the deer*
Marvin and Keen- Ray wait
(He was gone and kept chasing the deer until he lost sight of it and realized he was lost)
Ray- Dad! Keen! *starting to feel a little scared*
(He heard some howls in the distance and started to run then he saw the deer but was dead with a nasty bite mark in its neck this sent shivers down Ray’s spine and then next thing he knew he was surrounded by wolves. As he was trying to get away he called for help once again…)
Ray- DAD, KEEN!
(Then suddenly he heard blades and whimpering behind him; it was his Dad and Keen slaughtering the wolves)
Marvin- Thank goodness we found you but don’t ever run off like that again DO YOU UNDERSTAND ME!
(Ray felt tears welling up in his eye but decided to keep them back)
Ray- I understand
Keen- *feeling sorry for his brother* Hey at least we got a bunch of wolf meat for dinner thanks Ray
Marvin- *sigh* You know what Ray we can still turn this into a hunting lesson even if you didn’t get to see how to kill I can at least teach you to skin
(Marvin grabs one of the wolves and pulls out his knife again)
Marvin- Like this Ray remember when you do this have patience and don’t fight it or else you’ll damage the fur
Ray- Yes sir
Marvin- Ah cheer up little man like Keen said at least you got us a big score today *this cheers Ray up a bit* but just remember to wait and don’t rush ya got me *puts out fist for fist bump*
Ray- Yes sir *smile/fist bump*
(Ray wakes up on his bed with Milenya beside him with her legs crossed cutting apples for him with Rafiki on her shoulder opening his eyes just a tad and groaning)
Milenya- *not looking up from her cutting* So, who's Keen?
(Ray opens his eyes wide and he sits up quickly but then yelps in pain*
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Milenya- *Moving on to another apple* Take it easy
Ray- *pained grunts* What happened
Milenya- *not looking up from her cutting* You passed out
Ray- *groggy* I can tell *groan* why though?
Milenya- You must have pushed yourself to hard, *stops cutting and points knife at Ray* which I was trying to warn you about, especially considering this was your first day training
Ray- Hm
Milenya- *points at the apple slices/sigh* Would you like one of these apple slices?
Ray- Sure *tries to move but feels an incredible pain in his arms* AH!
(Rafiki goes over to him to comfort him)
Milenya- Hmm You must be sore after sparring for that long *picks up an apple slice* guess I’ll just have to feed them to you say “ah”
(Ray feel weird about his but goes along with it)
Ray- Ahh~ *crunch crunch crunch*
Milenya- I’ll call for our healing specialists to give you a muscle healing balm, for now, just relax
Ray- *looks over to her then looks back to the ceiling* Gotcha
Milenya- Also you didn’t answer my question; Who is Keen?
Ray- *turns head over* I don't want to talk about it
Milenya- *sigh/long blink* Alright then *leaves*
(Cut over to Marcus speed walking to King Windholm’s office)
Marcus- My King
King Windholm- *signing a document* What is it Marcus?
Marcus- I’ve been receiving reports that guards have been disappearing from their patrols never to be seen again
King Windholm- Do you think they just quit?
Marcus- Not likely seeing as it’s multiple people in a small stretch of time and some actually just joined the force not too long ago
(King Windholm thinks to himself)
King Windholm- What has Maria been doing about this?
Marcus- From what I’ve heard not much of anything
King Windholm- *in head*Why are my children becoming so arrogant all of a sudden?
King Windholm- Hmm, Increase the guards and have them in teams of 2 or more also add more motion sensors
Marcus- Yes sire
King Windholm- Also I want whoever this is caught alive for questioning, to see if they may be affiliated with the Shadow Cult or not pass this along to Maria and tell her it’s an official order from me
Marcus- Yes sire
King Windholm- *in head* What could the Shadow Cult be trying achieve with kidnapping guards; could they be trying to find our weaknesses or are they searching for something else
King Windholm- *spins in chair to look outside the window* I want the wielder to at least have enough time to get accustomed to fighting with Milenya before introducing him to Maria but if these kidnappings get more serious then I guess I’ll have to speed things up, Marcus
Marcus- Yes Sire?
King Windholm- Call Milenya after Maria and ask her to come here I have a few documents I need to take care first but I need to talk to her preferably at dinner
Marcus- Will that be all sire?
King Windholm- *hand on temple with closed eyes* Yes you are dismissed
Marcus- Thank you sire (leaves)
(Cut back to Ray)
Ray- *groan*
(Rafiki snuggles up next to him)
Ray- Man this sucks I can barely move I feel like I’m about to throw up and all I can do is talk to pass the time *looks at Rafiki* At least I’ve got you boy and some peace and quiet *closes eyes*
(Suddenly a bunch of people in medical uniforms barge in along with Milenya shocking Ray)
Ray- What the fu-
(The cover is ripped off of him, he’s stripped down to his underwear and there are nurses who are applying a certain cream to his body which is cold and Ray doesn’t like very much)
Ray- Hey watch where you put your hands! OW!
Milenya- Ray please calm down this will only take a little longer they just need to be very thorough
Ray- THIS SHIT HURTS THOUGH OW FUCK!
(This goes on for a little bit more then it stops the nurses and medical staff all leave)
Milenya- *talking to the leader of the med staff* Thank You very much *closes door*
(Ray is laid out on the bed feeling exhausted and pissed off at the same time)
Milenya- Ok Ray with that you should he healed by tomorrow
Ray- Fuck you…
Milenya- What was that *brandishing her fist*
Ray- Nothing
Milenya- That's what I thought
(Milenya gets a call from Marcus)
*beep*
Milenya- *chipper with hand on hip* Yes?
Marcus- The King would like to speak with you
Milenya- *confused* Right now?
Marcus- Yes
Milenya- Alright then I’ll be there soon
*beep*
Milenya- I gotta go see the King, just stay here and heal if you need to use the restroom while I’m gone just hold it until I get back Ok
Ray- *annoyed* Alright
(Milenya then leaves and heads for the King’s office and gets there)
Milenya- You called for me?
King WIndholm- *writing* Yes It’s about our wielder’s training
Milenya- *confused* What about it?
King Windholm- Could you make it more intense for him?
Milenya- What is the need for that?
King Windholm- I have received word that someone has been kidnapping our guards and my daughter, Maria, seems to not take it that seriously
Milenya- Ok but what does this have to do with Ray?
King Windholm- Since I want him to be the figurehead of our force I need him to be ready for threats but since he just started I would like for you to increase his training more in order to make up fo the lost time
Milenya- He’s already recovering from his first training session after he already pushed himself to his limit
King Windholm- Good the he’s already on the right track
Milenya- But-
King Windhom- *puts down the pen* Listen Milenya we need him to be ready by the meeting with the other wielders and that means he needs as much training as he can get so I need you to not go easy on him for his training
(Milenya just stays quiet and regains her poker face)
Milenya- I understand, is that all?
King Windholm- Yes you may be dismissed
(Milenya leaves)
Milenya- *in head* What is the King thinking, putting all this pressure on this boy just because of a meeting with some powerful people *sigh* guess things really are gonna get crazy for Ray
(cut back over to Ray)
Ray- I feel cold
Rafiki- Meow
Ray- You said it *looks around the room* I’m so bored
(Milenya comes into the room)
Milenya- Ray are you awake
Ray- *sigh* Yeah
Milenya- *closing the door* I just wanna ask you something
Ray- Go ahead, spit
Milenya- *pulls out a chair from the room table and sits down* What is your goal in life?
Ray- *confused* What?
Milenya- What was your dream before all this?
Ray- Hmm, I just *sigh*…wanted to live a normal life
Milenya- What do you mean by that?
Ray- I just wanted a peaceful life with little worry or troubles *grunt* maybe a little hardship here and there but nothing too crazy
Milenya- Such a simple goal
Ray- *a little irked* What? Am I supposed to have an amazing goal or something?
Milenya- No it’s just that you seem to simple but so nuanced at the same time
Ray- I guess so
(They sit in silence for a bit just being around each other feels comfortable without other responsibilities just 2 people enjoying each others company with Milenya walking around the room every now and then)
Milenya- *picking up one of his books/The Hero-Man series* Hey Ray, would you mind if I read this?
Ray- *looking at her then back to the ceiling* Go ahead
Milenya- Hmph “Hero-Man” interesting title *flipping through the book* What is this one about?
Ray- *matter-of-fact* Read it and you’ll find out
Milenya- *a little annoyed* Fine
(Milenya starts to read the book and gets into it for a bit asking Ray questions about it that he answers getting more and more interested in talking and Milenya feeling more like a kid)
Ray- *in head* Wow this is…nice, when was the last time I felt this at peace; I wish that this could last even longer
Milenya- *looks at watch/ 5:30* Ohp, I need to help with dinner
Ray- *in head/annoyed expression* Spoke too late
(Milenya gets up puts the chair back and goes to leave)
Ray- Hey Could you put the book back
Milenya- *realizing that she had the book in her hand* Oh sorry about that I guess I got attached to it
(She goes to leave again)
Ray- *blushing* You know
Milenya- Hm?
Ray- *blushing* If you ever want to talk more about it you can always ask
Milenya- *smiling* Ok
(She leaves and closes the door behind her but stops with her hands still on the door)
Milenya- *sigh* I’ll just tell him tomorrow
(Ends on her leaving)