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Legacies of light Interlude 2.23: The future
-Break-The next dayI haven't had a single day of true rest since the day my country was burned to the ground. Everything, everywhere around me has been terrifying, it was all so scary that I felt like I was going to die by simply being here.So to survive I had to become something even more terrifying, I didn't want to be hurt so I decided to be the one who hurt, the one who created fear, because if I did I would be able to be peaceful.But it still didn't come, the terror never subsided so my sleep never truly came back. But today I have learned at least one thing, that maybe I at the very least don't have to be scared of the two in the room beside me.Getting up, I look at the boy beside me and the second one over in his section of the room, and say, "This nap was quite nice today."Suddenly Nero jumps up with a look of terror, then starts to vomit over to his left.When I see this I shriek and say, "What's going?"Charles getting up beside me, says, "Sometimes when Nero wakes up
Legacies of light Interlude 2.24: A new duty
-Break-A few days laterHearing a noise, I open my eyes and turn my head to the right where I see Mariana throwing up, and I say, "Oh so do it as well. Are you ok?"Mariana finishing her release, looks at me and gives me a thumbs-up with a sickly expression.So I respond with another thumbs up back towards her.Seeing the sun shining outside the room, I say, "It's late, why didn't they start ringing the bell to get us up."Then moments later memories of last year start flashing throughout my brain, and I say, "Bricriu is coming."-Break-Location: On a path towards the centre plainMariana beside us says, "So that's how I found how I got this scar on the back of my knee.""Urgh.""Hey, what with that urgh?""I was worried about you this morning but it seems you're doing just fine, you haven't been able to stop talking since we started walking.""Well, what else are we supposed to do!? Everyone is being forced to walk to who knows where, so how else I am supposed to keep you entertain
Legacies of light Interlude 2.25: Omega hope
-Break-The next dayLocation: CampsiteΦ Opening my eyes, I get up and look around the room, where I see that Nero has completely moved his body to the corner of the room.Getting up I walk over to him, and ask, "Are you ok Nero?""Forget.""Forget what?""FORGET WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT!""The crying or the panicking?""ALL OF IT."With a smile, I say, "I didn't know you could make such expressions.""Erased them from your mind!""Sorry, but I have engrained them within me from now until the day I die.""I hate you.""Good for you then."Gritting his teeth out of anger in front of me, Nero lets out a sigh turns around and says, "Still thank you."Looking at his back, I smile and say, "Accepted.""Hey Mariana, there is something both me and Charles have been keeping from you, but it might be a bit hard to believe.""Well, I have seen a clown with giant white wings before so not many things can faze me."-Break-Location: Far east of the River Lúide, inside a nearby forestΦ With swea
Legacies of light Interlude 2.26 Five to seven years
Looking at me Mariana, says, "If we use the owl's memories as a guidepost, we might be able to learn their language. Now to mention all the other information about the beastkin we can get from this.""If we are able to speak and understand their language, not to mention how they work as a group, lots of the different issues we face in escaping would vanish or become significantly easier."With eyes of hope, Mariana says, "This means we really could break out one day."A moment of silence occurs as the idea of freedom rushes into our minds. Suddenly I remember the images of my father's face, causing me to calm down and say, "Wait, don't you think you're getting too hasty? There are a few things we need to work out with this owl.""Like what?""Like why did it specifically show us memories we would want to see? It is like it knew showing us those memories would decrease our chances of killing it."As me and Mariana stare at the wonderbeast, it starts to sweat and turn its head away. The
Legacies of light Interlude 2.27: Light and ash
Three months later-Break-Φ In the entirety of my life, I had never felt warmth, love, kindness only hardship.I was born a rat beastkin. I had inherited the powers of a weak and feeble animal, and because of that the first look I ever received as a baby was one of disappointment.From the age of three, I was expected to be able to say full sentences by myself. Yet I always slurred my speech which was unacceptable for someone of my status.At age five they trained me to be a warrior, but yet when I tried to use my sword on a practise dummy, I would always miss my target and fall, then like clockwork, I would hear, "You incompetent fool!" From my teacher.As I bent my head in disappointment, I would say, "Sorry."Yet it didn't matter, since my progress reflected back on my teacher, so he would strike me right across the face when I apologized."Do you think I need apologies boy? I need results, so do it right. Now again."I tried but then fell again, so I was struck. "NOW AGAIN."The
Legacies of light Interlude 2.28: Insects
-Break-Location: Beastkin dormsWalking through the dorms towards the exit, I am suddenly grabbed and put in a headlock by Ryan, who says, "Breast milk I was looking for you."Standing still out of fright I say, "What do you need Ryan?""You see I have been working really hard, and it has been causing me to get blisters all over my feet, so I was just wondering if I could get paid leave."With a shaky voice I say, "But if you go as well the amount of workers will be too little to help us handle the amount of slaves.""Stop being just a fucker, we already have a whole bunch of Merarks, so just ask them to keep watch.""What if they start rampaging and killing the slaves? I won't be able to deal with them.""You're the boss it is your job to deal with them, and I will only be going back home for Samhain. When the celebration at home are over I will come back to relax here at work because if I stayed home father would force me to help around."With a shy head tilt, I say, "I am the boss
Legacies of light Interlude 2.29: United part 1
5 months laterLocation: Dónal officeΦ Sitting over his desk, Dónal holds his hands against his head in full despair. "What am I going to do, what am I going to do."Looking down at the paper in front of him, he says, "The delivery of those special goods will be any day now, and I don't have the manpower to deal with them. Everyone has gone back home for Imbolc, and they haven't come back yet."Due to his cowardice when all the workers asked for an extra two months off during the Imbolc celebration, he said yes even though just like Samhain it left him to be the only worker left in the plantation."I SHOULD HAVE PUT MY FOOT DOWN!"Suddenly an idea pops into Dónal head which causes him to say, "Wait that might work."Grabbing his hands, he puts them against his head and says, "No, this work is specifically supposed to be handled by the Tuatha de Dann on the plantation, if I let them help it would be a vile abuse of my position.And when all the other workers do come back, what excuse
Legacies of light Interlude 2.30: United part 2
The next dayIn front of me, I see the two faces that matter most to me; my parents. I run towards my father who picks me up, and in his arms, I give a kiss to both of my parents on their cheeks and say, "I want to see you both so much."My father rubs my head and says, "I know you do, but you can't come see us.""But without you both I am all alone in this world."My mother says, "Mariana you know as well as I do that is not true, god would never allow it."My father says, "While it might be years till you see us again, that doesn't mean you need to cry. All you need is to cherish those would you have around you."In unison, they both say, "Bye Mariana."Opening my eyes, I rub the tears in them away and say, "Another one of those dreams. I guess my fears of my mother's fate are still bothering me."Sitting up and looking at Charles and Nero, I say, "Well even if it is just a dream I should heed them."Suddenly Nero sits up and starts to throw up, so I say, "Another bad dream?"After
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Arc 10.113: Ferdiad part 5
I sent the kids to bed and stayed awake all night waiting for him in our bed, eventually, he strolled back in, and I instantly moved towards him.Cambell was covered in wounds, so I ran up to him and asked, "What happened?"As I came up to him, I grabbed whatever I could see to put over his wounds, but he shouted, "DON'T TOUCH ME!" And swiped me away.Then he got up and started walking."Cambell, please let me help you!""If you want to help me, stay away and keep your daughter away from me as well. The only reason you get to stay here is because I need you so that my wage stays up, Ferdiad future is all that matters now."I freeze and stop momentarily, then say, "Minagrain is your-."He throws a bowl at the floor beside me then says, "Don't lie to me anymore, or I might just kill you."Cambell moves into our room and locks the door, and I just move beside it then start to cry while whimpering, "Sorry."Our days got harsher from then on.Minagrain and Ferdiad came into the house cryin
Arc 10.112: Ferdiad part 4
He was a rough and harsh man who cared only for himself the entire night. I had learned to wait through it when it came to people like him with a smile.He mumbled countless things to inflate himself as many others did, and I just responded with confirmation and an accepting face as I always did, but then he randomly came to a stop and asked me one question, "Am I better than my brother?"The face he gave me as he said this wasn't one of arrogance or pride, it wasn't one of a man looking for some sick pleasure in taking the woman who his brother sees as property, it was that of a man who was one moment away from breaking down.Seeing his expression I was shocked to silence and didn't answer his question which caused him to tear up and say, "I knew it, even in this moment I can still never beat him at anything."He collapsed in on me and started crying. I don't know if it was the shock of the situation or an instinct buried deep within me, but when I saw this man cry like he had just r
Arc 10.111: Ferdiad part 3
Swatting her away, I say, "I have no more time for the tricks of you snakes!"Pouting, she says, "I have no tricks, I would have you know that I just hate waste, and right now you're wasting your life.""It's none of your business how I live my life.""But my Faoláin blood is just commanding me to fix the misalignment in front of me."Turning to her, I say, "Faoláin blood?"Getting close to me again, she says, "My mother was a Faoláin, the wife of Bricriu.""That's impossible all of the Faoláin's except for Lugh were killed!"Dancing around like a fairy, "She was a woman named Airmedh a beautiful warrior who despite her gender was poised to be the next head of the Faoláin's for a time. The Faoláin head at the time cared very little for tradition. He favoured results. and she had many.Before Medb came there was a good chance she would be the first woman to ever be in charge of one of the four providences, and while many opposed this, many thought it made her the most precious jewel in
Arc 10.110: Keepsake part 3
Looking at me, the boy says, "You should have raised this boy to learn more respect, because that was completely ridiculous.""I DON'T WANT TO HEAR THAT FROM SOMEONE WHO GOES AROUND HITTING CHILDREN!"I instantly move towards my son and help him up, "Don't worry Kian, mommy is here. Does it hurt anywhere; do you need me to kiss your wound?"Pushing me back, he says, "Stop being so annoying and get off of me you old witch."The boy hits Kian back into the ground, and says, "Don't take that tone with your mother you brat, or I will be making sure you don't get up again after my next blow!"Ryan says, "Why are you here young man?"With a cocky smile, he says, "Wouldn't you like to know?"Emma takes off her shoes and then moves towards the boy to whack him, but Ryan stops her and she says, "Just let me give him one good whack to straighten out his head.""You can't do that, just look at how he carries himself he is obviously some sort of noble brat.""We already have one unruly brat to de
Arc 10.109: Keepsake part 2
That's why I accepted the request you made that day."Ryan, would you join me for the Laochs campaign?""Brother so far, we have only gone on monster hunting and slave catching with our band. Going to war, especially for the Laoch who have near-suicide tactics wouldn't be sane."Getting on his hands and knees, Cian says, "I know this might sound reckless, but I need the money.""Money? You know Mom and Dad will give you money for whatever you do.""Niamh is pregnant. They were close to kicking me out of the family when I married her. In their heads, they still think their perfect little boy will one day marry someone of high status and bring them prestige, so if they found out I got her pregnant I am sure they would maltreat her or even worse try something against her.So, I need to make as much money as possible and support my new family, and get her, my child, and you away from our heartless parents. I know this is selfish but there is no warrior I would ask to be by my side outside
Arc 10.108: Keepsake part 1
-One week Later-Location: Village of EasΦ I believe in true love.It is something I have always kept in my heart ever since I was a little girl.It isn't for any complex reason in the slightest, but just because my parents were always happy when next to each other.Both of them were strong people by themselves who could have lived fruitful lives on their own. Yet they choose to join together and the reactions that were caused by their union have made so much happiness that even people who don't know them can partake in it.The power of love is something that can bind people together, some think of it as a chain, but I think of it as a string. It is delicate and must be maintained because there is nothing easier to do than to break it.When I see two people who have gone through the effort to keep it maintained my heart just melts. I want that, I really do. So, during my younger years, I would spend my day playing with the little pixie wonderbeasts to look like a majestic beauty mys
Arc 10.107: The little shadow part 1
"Now as part two of my master plan, I will elicit a second grand reaction from you, and you will become so enthralled that you will answer all my questions. GENIUS, I SAY, GENIUS!""Danu must have blessed you with great amounts of beauty if you're also this dumb.""You think I am beautiful. Oh, you dirty dog trying to seduce me like that.""Women really only hear what they want to," I mutter under my breath.Getting up, she says, "Now as part two of my part two of my plan allow me to dance on your spine and get all of the evil out of your body!""Really how cool, just let me assume the position-, HELL NO!""Why? Shouldn't such an opportunity be appealing to your beastlike senses, you dirty dog.""Not a dog, and I don't like being stepped on by strange girls.""So, you like being stepping on?"Pausing for a moment, I say, "The idea of Minagrain sitting on my face is rather hot, but aside from that I don't care for such things."With a shaky, and surprized voice, she says, "Mother was r
Arc 10.106: Ferdiad part 2
Looking at Ferdiad, I say, "What do you mean fight?""You heard me, now let's start," he says as he lunges at me.I pick up Ibar and Laeg and move away from his attack then plant them on the ground and say, "Do you even know what you're doing Ferdiad!""Of course I do. You put my sister through hell, so I am going to take it out on you."Ferdiad is extremely emotional right now, far more than I have ever seen him. But at the same time there is a rage that hides behind it all, seeing this causes me to ask, "Is that the reason you're doing this?""Red branch battle arts; Star flower."He lunges forward again, and I barely manage to dodge the seven strikes, with three grazing my body.He then tries to sweep my legs with his spear, but I jump up and kick him in the face, and ask again, "Ferdiad it has been a while since we have been able to fight, so show me what you got."He smirks and then charges at me again, and at that same moment, I charge forward.Φ Setanta and Ferdiad begin to cla
Arc 10.105: The golden wolf part 8
"I don't feel like talking to a man such as you," I say while avoiding eye contact."What a mean thing to say, especially since it was my daughter who singlehandedly stopped you from being killed by the next head of the house of Laoch.""I think you have that backwards, Setanta would have killed Niall all by himself.""I am sure he would have if he didn't have giant weights tying him down. If Niall and the rest of his men had all attacked Setanta he would have died protecting the rest of you, I can assure you of that."Spinning my head to face him, I say, "Is there a reason you are pestering me with this?""Not really, I just think you have the funniest reactions."I grit my teeth and then say, "Ok then vanish."Bricriu looks at all my men training and says, "The fact that you a normal beastkin have the authority to train a unit filled with such great talent is amazing. Truly a light in the dark for the rest of the Fir Bolg.Setanta was right to take such a keen interest in you becaus
