Aftermath of the Great Phoenix's Demise...

[Angel]

~shh... no i'm fine, what is arms practice with out some hurt? it'll heal.
ahh good, healers, it seems that you did quite a bit of damage. you still have it dont you~*she grins ruefully before turning towards the field.*

*she watches as the white and green people run down the gentle slope towards the wounded stallion, still leaning against Embri with one arm firmly around her.*

~you're all bloody my dear...~ *she wipes the blood of Embri's muzzle with her forearm, only managing to smeer it around. she stops and shrugs, there is time later.*

[Embri]

Embri licks her muzzle. ~...good...~ She sends, mind still roiling with violent thoughts.

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One Eye glided over the Companion's Field, testing the mental waters below. Fear, confusion, pain and concern were dominant, along with anger. Landing cautiously on still shaky wings, the Charizard stomps over to the apparent center of the emotional maelstrom.

~Embri? Angel? Shards and shells, what's been going on here? I leave for a few days, and the whole place goes to Hell in a handbasket.~ One Eye surveys the scene.

Mirra tends to Torri's wounds, carefully stitching up the foal's flank. When she finishes, the Healer walks over to Angel and Embri.

"Will she let me near?" Mirra asks, trying to look as unthreatening as possible.

~I shall make sure of it.~ One Eye makes his way over to Embri's head, wrapping his talons around her horn. The unicorn snorts in annoyance, trying to whip her head back and forth, but Embri's teacher proves to be stronger than she.

Mirra steps forward quickly, running a hand over the mare's flank and belly. The Healer sends to the relevant parties, drawing them in to a shared conversation.

~Embri's fine - her foal is fine too, still growing fast. I'd guess that it'll reach full size in about two months or so, maybe less. If you are going to go back home before it's born, I would suggest you do it soon.~

Rolan tossed his head ~I agree - I cannot see how you can remain. Embri is not stable, and far more dangerous than a Companion mare. The well being of the herd will not be served by having her stay here.~

~Torri's injuries could have been much worse, but when it comes down to it, Embri is an omnivore, and the Companion's are herbivores. More conflicts like this may be inevitable.~ Mirra sighs, stepping away from Embri, Angel and One Eye.

One Eye looked resigned. ~Then we will go. It seems we have little choice in the matter.~

[Angel]

~Embri! we dont eat Sentients! calm now, she just wants to help...~

*she holds tight and Mirra nears.*

~its good to see you One Ey-~ *she grunts as Embri thrashes and falls still again. she remains silent as Mirra checks Embri and speaks. she realizes what she is implying, or requesting, and Rolan affirms that.

dangerous... she is.. we are. the next one could be me that goes first.. Angels mind imediatly confirms that they must leave, she could not risk the lives here, not when they could be such beneficient allies.

she sigh and nods at One Eyes decision* ~we will trouble you no further then, we have some where safe to go. though, if i may have a word with you Mirra...

*she pulls the Healer away and has a hushed conversation, brief and concise, before rejoining One Eye and Embri, looking thoughtful. she slips and arm around Embris neck again and leans on her.

with her free hand she makes an odd flicking motion, from the direction of the weapons hall a cluster of black shapes soar through the air, weaving around a small flock of sparrows. they slow as they come close and click into place on Angels armour, straps pulling tight and buckles clicking shut.*

we should go sooner rather that later... i'm not far behind Embri...

*intermitant white and black flames flicker over her skin, she battles to keep the violent tendancies whichhave caught up with her under control.*

[Embri]

~I understand.~ Rolan sends, nodding his head. ~I am sorry your stay here was so brief. Please, come and visit us again, if you ever need our help. Valdemar can use all the allies it can find.~

One Eye releases his hold on Embri's horn as the Healer retreats to a safe distance, snatching his hands out of range of a nip from Embri.

Grumbling, the mare shifts her weight from hoof to hoof.

"I will need a Gate terminus, since we are afoot, and staying in physical contact in the air with all three of us might be difficult." One Eye said, addressing Rolan and the Heralds. "Where do you normally craft your Gates?"

~The Companion's Garden.~ Rolan answered, pointing towards a corner of the field, next to the riverbank. The cobbled circle with stone benches was dominated by a large stone arch, trellised with roses.

~That will do.~ One Eye stalked towards the arch, without a backward glance. ~Angel, Embri, follow me.~

The dragon walked around the arch, testing it here and there for faults. The magical energies that split time and space were amongst the most difficult to wield, but using the same place over and over tended to thin out the fabric of reality, making each following Gate a little easier.

One Eye braced himself in front of the arch, weaving power and energy into the complex workings of an inter-dimensional Gate.

~You will not have long to follow me. When this is done, go! Do not dally behind.~ The dragon warned.

[Angel]

*Angel dosent dare speak, she knows it will come out wrong. instead she merely nods her assent and walks with Embri, still leaning on her.

as the dragons magics begin to gather Angel shudders, the power... it intoxifies her, she longs to weild her flame again.

she shakes her head, not here, not now. no! i wont! go away! she pushes the rambling imaginings away, chaining the malice and anger away. *

~ where... do you... take us, Dragon?~ *with dificulty she keeps the anger in check.*

[Embri]

"Home. Our place of origin. I don't dare link this Gate anywhere else, since we must cross both time and space. It will be hard enough as it is. Should you desire to go somewhere else from Forumopolis, we can Gate again. Multiple trips are safer than one."

One Eye finished the Gate, the black emptiness of it's existence, or non-existence, springing into place.

~Fare well, travellers. And Good luck!~ Mirra says in parting.
~Glad tidings, Embri~ Rolan sends.

~EMBRI! GO!~ One Eye calls to his student. Startled but obedient, Embri lunges forward, leaping into the black void of the Gate.

[Angel]

Forumopolis is fine, just keep away from me when we get there. if the war is over, then a new one will begin.

~Thank you all, may you see many suns!~

*Angel grits her teeth and leaps alongside Embri. she rides in the calm beyond anger, nolonger holding it back. *

let this day be warning, let them remember.

*a malicious grin spreads across Angels face in the darkness and the white and black flames burn strongly.*

[Embri]

One Eye shakes his head at all the seething emotions that seem to poison the air, but none the less follows the equine and demoness through the Gate.

Realities and spaces warp around the three travelers, whisking them across near infinite distances. The Gate unfolds itself in a small clearing, next to the tree Embri had first travelled through.

The unicorn stumbles through first, on suddenly wobbly legs. Shaking her head, she staggers out of the way.

[Angel]

*Angel roars out of the portal, already blazing all over, whiping into the sky she sends a final missive to One Eye*

~Beware the fire my friend, and keep Embri safe!~

*she jets through the clouds over the cities, mind mercifuly free of burdens and powerful.

behind her the clouds boil and reden, tearing into ribbons.

she has returned and she is ANGRY!*

[Embri]

~If I'm keeping Embri safe, who's keeping me safe from her?~ One Eye sent wearily, dismantling his Gate with care and speed.


Embri, battle lust filling her veins and mind, turns on her teacher, teeth bared. The dragon hastily throws up a shield, deflecting the mare's wrath. Frustrated and angry, Embri screams a challenge that goes unanswered.

Pawing the ground in fury, the winged unicorn launches towards her heartsister, heart pounding and eyes shining wildly.

Shaking his head, One Eye drops his shield, keeping an eye on his former pupil from a distance. "I pity those who may get in the way..." He grumbles with concern.

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Or is it?
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