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Post by Don Juan on Mar 11, 2008 15:22:20 GMT -5
"Malefica."
*He smiled*
"She will be a wonderful foster mother."
*He sighed*
"But my love, there is something I must ask you."
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Post by Leetah on Mar 11, 2008 15:25:13 GMT -5
*Leetah smiled and looked up at him, happy that he supported her choice.*
"My love, you can ask me anything you want."
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Post by Don Juan on Mar 11, 2008 16:40:20 GMT -5
"Leetah, I have risked my life for you before, and I would do it again. If you are in trouble, you know you can always come to me. So I'm going to ask you to let me be a little selfish."
*He paused*
"Leetah, I know there is going to be political chaos in Lorien. And I know you're going to be in the middle of it. If you are in danger, I will protect you, but I must ask you not to involve me in the wars there. I have not been in Lorien long enough to care for who rules it- I am sorry, but it is the truth."
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Post by Leetah on Mar 11, 2008 16:47:18 GMT -5
*Leetah smiled and embraced him.*
"Oh Juan, you have no idea how glad I am to hear that! I have been so afraid that you would get involved in those wars! I don't expect you to care for the rulers in a country you weren't even born in."
*She whispered in his ear.*
"Forgive me for being a little selfish, but I don't want to lose you in a stupid war... I love you, Juan.... More than you can possibly imagine. I would gladly give my life to save yours."
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Post by Don Juan on Mar 11, 2008 16:49:25 GMT -5
*He smiled and kissed her again*
"I'm glad you don't mid, then."
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Post by Leetah on Mar 11, 2008 16:51:55 GMT -5
*She smiled and kissed him back.*
"Juan, my love. If something happens to you, I don't want to live anymore. That is how much I love you. So I don't want you mixed into this war at all."
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Post by Don Juan on Mar 11, 2008 17:10:27 GMT -5
*He smiled*
"And I love you, Leetah. I would do anything for you."
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Post by Leetah on Mar 11, 2008 17:19:52 GMT -5
*Leetah smiled and kissed him again. A thunderstorm on the outside of the fortress reminded her of the reason they were here, and she became serious.*
"If you are ready, my love, it is time for me to open the magic portal to the place we will deliver the baby. Could you hold him? I need both my arms free to perform the magic rites needed to open the gate."
*She turned to Sebastian and Nessa.*
"Sebastian, please stay here and keep watch, so nobody disturbs the ritual while we are gone. Nessa, please keep him company while we are gone. You know the magic words that needs to be spoken when we return."
*She turned to Don Juan and the baby again, and took in the sight of them. She loved them both so much, but she had no choice but to do this.*
"Are you ready?"
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Post by Don Juan on Mar 13, 2008 12:05:16 GMT -5
"I suppose I am. Lead on."
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Post by Leetah on Mar 13, 2008 12:16:29 GMT -5
*Leetah fumbled in her skirt pocket and found a tiny pouch with some white powder. She took it and poured it along the lines of the drawn circle on the floor, while saying some words in Elvish. As soon as the entire circle was covered, it began to glow, with a golden light. Leetah took Don Juan's hand in hers, and then she held the baby protected between herself and her lover. The three people inside the circle disappeared, leaving Nessa and Sebastian behind.*
"This is the critical faze of our journey. I will try to protect us against anything magic that might attack us, but whatever you do: Do not drop the baby. Promise?"
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Post by Don Juan on Mar 13, 2008 12:56:01 GMT -5
"I promise, Leetah."
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Post by Leetah on Mar 13, 2008 12:59:23 GMT -5
*Leetah led them into a dark cave. Here and there they could see red eyes in the darkness, and there were scary noises all around them. Leetah didn't like the sounds, so she walked closer to Don Juan and the baby, ready to protect her beloved family with her life if necessary.*
"I don't like this place."
*She whispered to Don Juan.*
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Post by Don Juan on Mar 13, 2008 19:26:24 GMT -5
*He kept close to Leetah, still holding the child*
"I will not let either of you be harmed."
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Post by Leetah on Mar 13, 2008 19:35:56 GMT -5
*Leetah smiled and kissed him lovingly.*
"My brave, beloved knight in shining armor. Always so galant."
*She looked at an entrance at the end of the dark hallway.*
"Juan, I can see light over there. Do you think that's where Malefica is?"
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Post by Don Juan on Mar 13, 2008 19:46:58 GMT -5
"You're the one who knows where we're going..."
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