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Post by Merlin on Jul 26, 2008 3:01:09 GMT -5
((I was thinking that it would be strange to not have Malefica training for the third fight against Lilith. And Merlin, older but also wiser, will make sure she is fit enough when the time comes. Since I am alone at the verse right now, I might as well do it now.))
*Merlin was sitting in a comfortable chair, reading, and deep in thoughts. The formulas in the book were really interesting, and he wondered slightly if he could use some of them to improve the defense of his fortress.
There was a knock on the door, and he sighed and looked up from his books.*
"Come in."
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Post by Malefica on Jul 26, 2008 3:04:48 GMT -5
*Malefica entered the room, trying to give her adoptive father a smile, but it was obvious that something was troubling her. She sat down in a comfortable chair, waiting for Merlin to finish his reading.*
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Post by Merlin on Jul 26, 2008 3:09:22 GMT -5
*Merlin noticed the troubled look on her face, and put away his books. He studied her face with his grey, intelligent eyes behind his glasses, like he had done so many times when she was younger.*
My dear child. The last time you had that look on your face, you were five years old, and had been tormented by your mother....
"What did she do to you this time?"
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Post by Malefica on Jul 26, 2008 3:29:30 GMT -5
*Malefica startled.*
After all these years, I still don't know how he can see right through me, reading me like an open book.
*She looked up at him, with tears in her eyes.*
"What has she not done to me?"
*The second fight against Lilith was still in her nightmares.*
*She humiliated me in any way she could possibly think of. She threatens to turn Eden against me, something that only can mean that Icarus and Eden are with her at her castle. And if they are, she must also have gotten her paws on The Black Wand of Hell."
*Malefica stood, and started pacing the room restlessly. Even if Icarus had reasons to hate her, how could he have been so stupid as to leave the Black Wand to Lilith? Did he know that he had signed the death sentence of the world by his betrayal?*
"I can't believe I could be so stupid as to trust the Black Wand of Hell to that... that.... TRAITOR!!!!"
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Post by Merlin on Jul 26, 2008 3:51:42 GMT -5
*Merlin looked at her with his grey, intelligent eyes.*
"There, there. Are you certain you have the right to call him a traitor? Do you know the cause for his actions, the reasons for why he gave Lilith the Black Wand of Hell? Do you know if he knows that it will be the end of the world if she chooses to use it?"
*Merlin sighed and came over to her, giving her a hug.*
"You know, child, we don't know HIS feelings in all of this. You must have hurt him numerous times when you slept with other men, and even killed yourself. And last, but not least when you left him to become the bride of a vampire, without even telling him yourself. Have you considered the possibility that your relationship could have been saved, with a little more effort from both sides?"
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Post by Malefica on Jul 26, 2008 4:03:07 GMT -5
*Malefica sighed and leaned against Merlin. As always, she felt comfort in his arms. And safety.*
"What worries me the most, Merlin, is the safety of Eden and Icarus. Eden is a strong girl, but too young to see through Lilith's schemes. I fear she will be an easy target for Lilith. And Icarus will probably end up in Lilith's bed. She has a strong apetite for men, you know. Icarus always hated me for my good heart. At least Lilith should be evil enough for him."
*Malefica's eyes became even more worried.*
"And if Lilith already has Eden, it will not take long before she comes for my other children. Merlin, I have to do something to stop her!!!"
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Post by Merlin on Jul 26, 2008 4:10:10 GMT -5
*Merlin smiled and stroke her hair gently.*
"And so you shall, my dear child."
*He looked her over. Her body was tiny and slender, and she was wearing a gown. He shook his head and clucked his tongue.*
"My sweet little child. No wonder Lilith won this time. What kind of dressing is this? If you are defending The Grail, you will have to LOOK like a Guardian of the Grail."
*He felt her muscles and clucked his tongue again.*
"And what is this? Spaghetti? Dear child, you are in a severe lack of training! Now jump out and change into your Guardian's uniform. We have some serious training to do."
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Post by Malefica on Jul 26, 2008 4:24:56 GMT -5
*Malefica left the room for a while. When she returned, she was dressed in her Guardian uniform, and was carrying a sword. She smiled brightly to Merlin.*
"Are you ready?"
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Post by Merlin on Jul 26, 2008 4:43:09 GMT -5
*Merlin laughed and waved a finger at her.*
"Nuh-uh! Not so fast, young lady. Before you start practicing with a sword, you need to work up your strength and your agility."
*He took the sword from her.*
"We'll start the exercising with some speed. As in running."
*Then he poofed up a cd player and put on some music with themes from "Rocky", and cranked up the volume to the fullest.*
"Now I am ready."
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Post by Malefica on Jul 26, 2008 4:57:27 GMT -5
*Malefica and Merlin spent the next hours running, climbing ropes, doing sit-ups, push-ups and all other ups Merlin could think of.
They practiced Martial arts, both being expert fighters, it was a very exciting match. Malefica finally won, but only due to the fact that she was younger and faster than him. In skills he was her superior.
They were fighting with swords, circling around each other, attacking and counter-attacking, dodging away from each other's attacks. Merlin won this fight easily. He was a man, and in his time, all men had learned how to use a sword. But now, Malefica got the benefit of his experience, picking up a few tricks on the way.
The training ended with a little magic duel. This was only a friendly match, and it ended up with Malefica and Merlin doubling over in laughter after Merlin had transformed himself into a bird, and Malefica had sent a fireball after him, almost barbequing him.*
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Post by Merlin on Jul 26, 2008 5:02:34 GMT -5
*Merlin went back on his feet and helped Malefica up. Then he chuckled and removed a few scorched hairs from his beard.*
"Well done, my dear. If we can keep this up, you will soon be ready to fight Lilith."
*He walked over to the cd player and turned off the music.*
"I guess you need to return to your Mansion now, my sweet. And I will have to take care of Gawain. Do not worry. Lilith will not be capable of entering the fortress. I have set up a few new inventions, that will make entering very hard for her."
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Post by Malefica on Jul 26, 2008 5:04:50 GMT -5
*Malefica looked up at him with a broad smile.*
"I am afraid to mention them, in case her spies are listening. But I take it they come from the future you are roaming so frequently?"
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Post by Merlin on Jul 26, 2008 5:09:01 GMT -5
*Merlin smiled secretly.*
"They are indeed. And you will notice it immediately if Lilith tries to even come NEAR Gawain."
*He chuckled and gave her a hug.*
"I have to go back to Gawain, child. But we will continue practicing like this every day until the third fight with Lilith. In a while, we can bring Gawain to our lessons as well. Small as he is, he still needs to learn."
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Post by Malefica on Jul 26, 2008 5:14:06 GMT -5
*Malefica went back to the Nursery with Merlin and went to the crib. Her bright blue eyes softened when she looked at her child. She leaned over him and gave him a loving kiss before looking at Merlin again.*
"Take care of him for me, Merlin. If something happens to him, I will not be pleased before I have found the culprit responsible and made corn cob salad of her."
*Merlin nodded and sat down by the crib, and Malefica returned to Mondego Mansion, to face her husband.*
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Post by Merlin on Aug 3, 2008 11:20:03 GMT -5
****NEW DAY****
*Merlin and Malefica was practicing in the exercise room. This time it was a swordfight, and now that Merlin had the shape of a man in his late 30's the fight could go either way. But this was a friendly fight, and they were both laughing as they clang their swords against each other.*
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