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Post by Leetah on Jul 27, 2008 14:54:20 GMT -5
*Leetah looked down at him with mild eyes.*
"If it is your mother you are thinking about, Gawain, she loves you above everything else. She will sacrifice everything for your happiness, if you want her to. Her love for you is everlasting, and will never burn out. No matter what you say or do, you will always be her little boy."
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Post by Gawain on Jul 27, 2008 14:59:54 GMT -5
*Gawain shut his eyes, his chest heaving in sobs.*
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Post by Malefica on Jul 27, 2008 15:07:08 GMT -5
*Inside the Nursery, Malefica tried to take care of her husband as good as she could. She found a healing potion from her skirt pocket and offered it to him.*
"Gawain is bred to be a Guardian of The Holy Grail. He must not be touched by something evil. That is why I am protecting him so much. He is so tiny and helpless."
*Leetah was still holding Gawain in her arms. A bright light was streaming out of her hands, and into Gawain's tiny body. She did not know what effects it would have on him. All she could do was hoping it would help him. All the time she spoke mildly to the boy.*
"Don't be afraid, child. You have more protectors than even you can imagine. And you are a very loved child. Not only by your mother, Merlin and myself, but of all those who helps to protect The Holy Grail."
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Post by Count Dracula on Jul 27, 2008 15:12:26 GMT -5
You could have mentioned that beforehand.
*Dracula winced, shaking his head at the potion.*
"It would seem that he is not the one that needs protecting."
*He frowned at his hands, still not healing.*
"I need blood to heal."
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Post by Gawain on Jul 27, 2008 15:13:21 GMT -5
*Gawain paused for a moment as the light touched him, looking very confused. Then he started to cry softly, rubbing his eyes with tiny fists.*
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Post by Malefica on Jul 27, 2008 15:15:53 GMT -5
*Malefica looked up at Dracula, worried. Then her face brightened.*
"For a moment I was thinking of offering you my blood. But you can't even touch me without being burned. But Merlin has a bloodbank here at the fortress, in case of emergency. Do you want me to bring you some of that?"
*In the other room, Leetah looked worried at Merlin.*
"I think it is the presence of Malefica's new husband who does it. But we can't know for certain. Our situation is very pressed. The man was wonded, and I just heard him say to Malefica that he needs blood to heal. To protect the Guardian: should we age him a little with my magic? Making him old enough to speak his needs?"
I wish that Icarus was here, to make a decision on his son's behalf.
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Post by Count Dracula on Jul 27, 2008 15:27:02 GMT -5
((O.o They have a blood bank? Wow...they really do have everything.))
*Dracula shook his head, concerned.*
"No, I must feed from the living, it is the only way that I will be able to heal the severity of these wounds."
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Post by Gawain on Jul 27, 2008 15:27:44 GMT -5
*Gawain just cried, oblivious of the conversation.*
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Post by Merlin on Jul 27, 2008 15:35:11 GMT -5
*Merlin looked really thoughtful. He knew very well that Malefica wanted her child to age naturally. But he was in a really pressed situation here. He was sitting with a crying baby who refused to eat, and naturally couldn't speak his needs. And in the next room there was a wounded vampire who needed blood from the living to heal.
Merlin paced the room for a second, obviously uncertain of what do do. Then he made his decision.*
"For the sake of the child, and to protect him from harm.... even if it is a risk to take... I see no other way out of this than to try to age him a little."
*He directed his wand against Gawain, and it started to glow.*
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Post by Gawain on Jul 27, 2008 15:54:33 GMT -5
*The glow started to spread over Gawain and he quieted, his brow crinkled in surprise. There was a flash of light and were there had been a baby before, there now was a nude curly-headed youth, blinking reddened eyes.*
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Post by Merlin on Jul 27, 2008 15:58:34 GMT -5
"Oh my!"
*Merlin exclaimed and quickly found some clothes for the boy. Leetah smiled and went back to Lorien after saying goodbye.*
"Well, lad. After you are dressed, perhaps you can tell me what is troubling you so much?"
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Post by Gawain on Jul 27, 2008 16:01:50 GMT -5
*Gawain's eyes widened, his breaths shortening as Merlin approached. Ignoring the clothing, he scrambled clumsily across the stone floor, floundering about.*
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Post by Merlin on Jul 27, 2008 16:04:35 GMT -5
*Merlin smiled and sighed.*
"There, there boy. This won't do. What will your mother say if she finds you like this? She is in the room next door."
*He took the clothing and started dressing Gawain.*
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Post by Gawain on Jul 27, 2008 16:08:38 GMT -5
*As Merlin approached him to dress him, Gawain looked terrified, kicking his newly-lengthened legs at the man to keep him away.*
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Post by Malefica on Jul 27, 2008 16:12:40 GMT -5
*As Merlin began hopping about in the room on one leg, holding on to the other with his hands, Malefica was curious about the noise in the other room. She left her husband's side for a while.
In the other room she couldn't see her baby anywhere. Her heart stood still for a moment. Then she noticed the little boy, with the same eyecolor as her baby had. She looked over at the boy and called out softly.*
"Gawain?"
*Her voice was filled with love for him, as always.*
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