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Post by Gawain on Jul 15, 2008 8:39:05 GMT -5
*Gawain gurgled softly and drifted off to sleep.*
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Post by Malefica on Jul 15, 2008 8:50:27 GMT -5
*Malefica saw to the sleeping baby with love in her eyes. Then she looked anxiously against the window, as if she expected something dangerous to jump inside and attack them. But there was no signs of Lilith or her servants. She turned to Merlin, and her beautiful face became serious.*
"Merlin. You know why I am here. I will continue to protect the Grail in my way. I will continue my fight against Lilith and her evil plans. I have faught against her my entire life. I will not stop now. But even if I do defeat her it will only be for a short time. She will continue to come after me, over and over. You know that. I fear for the safety of my children, Merlin.
Eden is in safety with Icarus. I trust he is capable of taking better care of her than I ever was. But Gawain - the child he either can't touch - can you take care of him and protect him? I know you will be just as good a father for him as you were for me. Even if I screwed up my life, there is still hope for him. Don't let my children pay for the mistakes I have made."
*She looked up at him with tears in her beautiful eyes, worried for the safety of her most beloved treasure: Her children.*
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Post by Merlin on Jul 15, 2008 9:00:48 GMT -5
*Merlin smiled warmly and placed the blanket better over the sleeping child.*
"I know all that, girl. And you are right. Lilith will come after you again and again. And you will fight her back. It is all good. As long as she is fighting with you, she will not have time to do other evil things. That is a gold star in your book of good deeds already.
Don't worry for Gawain. I will take care of him and protect him as if he was my own son. In one way, he is my grandson, since you are my daughter. Adopted or not. I have always loved you, and I will also love him. In this fortress he will get the best life we can give him. And you will come to see him regularly, so he won't forget his mother."
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Post by Malefica on Jul 15, 2008 9:04:22 GMT -5
*Malefica smiled warmly. What had she expected? Hadn't she always had Merlin's love? Even if he had been tough with her sometimes, he had always been there for her when she needed him. Just like a real father would. She stood on her toes and kissed his cheek gently.*
"Thank you, father. I feel better when I know that Gawain is in safety here with you. If only I could see to Eden as well...."
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Post by Merlin on Jul 15, 2008 9:08:13 GMT -5
*Merlin looked down at her, smiling, but with serious eyes.*
"Do not try to draw any attention toward Lorien. It is not as protected as this fortress. Eden is in safety and Icarus is right there with her. That's all you need to know. Just as much as you are protecting Gawain, he is protecting Eden."
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Post by Malefica on Jul 15, 2008 9:13:34 GMT -5
*Malefica smiled and sighed.*
"You are right as always, father. I guess I'll have to learn to trust Icarus. At least he is more responsible than I ever was."
*She put on her dark cloak again, and pulled the hood over her blonde hair, covering it completely. Then she turned to Merlin to look at Gawain a last time.*
"Sleep tight, Gawain." *She whispered.* "And remember that no matter what happens to me, I will always love you."
*She slipped quietly out of the fortress and disappeared in the night.*
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Post by Gawain on Aug 6, 2008 7:37:59 GMT -5
***NEW NIGHT, AFTER DINNER***
*Gawain caught his mother by the shoulder, worry in his eyes as he moved to meet her gaze.*
"What is wrong?"
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Post by Malefica on Aug 6, 2008 7:40:46 GMT -5
*Malefica smiled and placed a friendly hand over his. But also her eyes were worried.*
"I am glad you took the time to speak to me. I need to tell you the secret about The Holy Grail. But I am certain you understand that I can't do that in front of all the people in the dining room."
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Post by Gawain on Aug 6, 2008 7:43:11 GMT -5
*Gawain looked a bit bewildered.*
"Of course I came, you asked me to. Why would I not? I understand that the Grail's identity is secret but..."
*He grew quiet, his lips tightening.*
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Post by Malefica on Aug 6, 2008 7:45:27 GMT -5
*Malefica looked friendly at him, noticing he grew quiet.*
"Yes Gawain? Is there something you want to say? You can say anything you like, and ask me anything you wonder about. It is important that you learn."
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Post by Gawain on Aug 6, 2008 7:48:13 GMT -5
*Gawain seemed torn for a moment.*
"If it is so urgent to keep her away from strangers, why does she dine with them?"
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Post by Malefica on Aug 6, 2008 7:52:28 GMT -5
*Malefica smiled, proud that her son had already guessed who the Grail was.*
"She has to keep the traditions alive my son. Just like her ancestor dined with sinners and saved their souls, so must she. It is our duty, as her Guardians, to see to that she can do her duties unharmed. You know that the Grail represents light into darkness, hope where hope is lost, and good wishes for the future. Without the Grail, the world would be cold, dark and empty, a place without love or forgiveness."
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Post by Gawain on Aug 6, 2008 7:54:04 GMT -5
*Gawain rubbed his forehead, a bit perplexed.*
"All right then. So why are we in here, if she's still in there with a stranger? What's so pressing?"
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Post by Malefica on Aug 6, 2008 7:56:05 GMT -5
*Malefica smiled.*
"Merlin is in there too. He will protect her while I tell you about her background. And also warn you about some dangers that may threaten her. I will leave to you to decide what to do."
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Post by Gawain on Aug 6, 2008 8:00:32 GMT -5
*Gawain looked agitated, but sat, his hands folded.*
"Very well, please go on."
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