Diana Hawk
Ireth
Ass't Principal; Head of Shapeshifters
You told I had the eyes of a wolf; search them and find the beauty of the beast.
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Post by Diana Hawk on Sept 5, 2009 13:52:09 GMT -5
Diana reached out a shaking hand and pulled Ian away from Conall, pushing the boy behind her and Ellie. Every instinct was telling her to assume wolf-form, and she listened, dropping to all fours as her bones and muscles shifted, thick grey fur bristling out all over her body. Her hackles rose and her lips pulled back in a snarl as she stared down the cowering figure before her.
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Post by ianharris on Sept 5, 2009 14:27:22 GMT -5
It was the first time that Ian had seen a werewolf actually transform, and it was an utterly frightening experience. He reached out instinctively to grab something and found only a smooth wall. Gritting his teeth and making a mental note to make sure he wasn't hallucinating all this later, Ian steadied himself and tried to think of his next move. Any plan he may have formed between learning Conall was loose (to think he hadn't even seen Conall before tonight!) and right now had gone out the window when he had actually encountered Conall.
He tried to steady his breathing and his feet, but it wasn't really working. It occurred to Ian that if he was going to remain at Dunehelden, he might want to invest in medication for his nerves.
Conall was currently a writhing heap on the floor. The important thing, Ian realized, was that Conall stay a writhing heap on the floor. And in that instant, Ian realized that his little speech on using magic would have to go out the window tonight. After all, if there were ever extreme circumstances, these were them...
Closing his eyes, Ian stretched out his mind. It was the first time he had actually tried to create a major illusion... all he'd done for class were minor little things. Nevertheless, Ian had to focus... he had to keep Conall scared any way he could. Now, he wondered to himself. What would frighten a vampire? Suddenly, an idea came to him, and he focused on Conall, tried to touch his mind...
When he did, his surroundings dissolved, and he forced his entire will into maintain his illusion. But it was hard... like holding down a small piece of paper during a hurricane...
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Conall
Ireth
Ding dong, the witch is dead~
"Please do as I say, or I'll rip your throat out. How does that sound?"
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Post by Conall on Sept 5, 2009 14:49:45 GMT -5
Conall was unsettled enough by what had already befallen him; this was made all the worse when the second of the three harpies shifted shape, becoming an indescribably hideous creature, which towered over him, snarling. He inched backward, fearing everything now. This couldn't possibly get worse, could it?
It could, and did. A sharp crackling sound met his ears, and suddenly the floor between him and the monsters was dancing with flame. He scrambled to his feet and backed away, his eyes widened in terror. He wouldn't be able to get away quickly enough. The fire was spreading, branching out at his sides, forming a ring around and behind him. He was in the only safe place, a circle of sanctuary. What could possibly happen now?
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Post by ianharris on Sept 5, 2009 15:06:52 GMT -5
Ian felt beads of sweat rolling down his face. Maintain an illusion wasn't this hard, shouldn't be this hard. Maybe it was maintaining the illusion inside Conall's head... Conall's very messed up head... Ian tried to focus on the fire, but Conall's mind was messing with his. He was seeing shapes... blurs... everything was shifting... something was happening...
They don't know how it happened. He was okay. At least, I thought he was okay.
He was seeing through Conall's eyes now... saw the strange figures and the fire... but the fire was starting to fade... NO! He had to hold on!
How could you DO this? My son... my husband... I have NOTHING left! NOTHING!
The fire was almost gone... he couldn't stand up for much longer... he fought to remain awake...
INHUMAN FREAK! MONSTER!
The fire was gone. The monsters were gone. Light was gone. Ian felt himself collapsing to the floor, and he heard and saw no more.
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Diana Hawk
Ireth
Ass't Principal; Head of Shapeshifters
You told I had the eyes of a wolf; search them and find the beauty of the beast.
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Post by Diana Hawk on Sept 5, 2009 15:22:33 GMT -5
Diana moved to stand over Ian's body as the boy fell limply to the floor. Her eyes were still on the vampire, who was further from them now. She couldn't let him escape. She drew a breath, ready to howl and paralyze Conall if need be. Trouble was, that would paralyze Ellie too, unless she knew to cover her ears in time. Ian needed the healer's help now; she needed to get him to the sick bay. But where was Vincent?
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Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros
Keme
Beloved School Healer
So many things I'd say if only I were able; but I just keep quiet.
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Post by Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros on Sept 5, 2009 23:33:39 GMT -5
Ellie was at Ian's side by then, cradling the boy's head with one hand. Her other hand was at his forehead, barely managing a faint stream of healing energy from her fingertips.
"I can't heal him here," she half-whispered, her brow creasing in worry. Ian needed to be brought to the sick bay-- and just as well, as Ellie knew she could be of no help should Conall decide to attack. She tried to lift the boy... and was only barely able to manage a lift. There was no way she could carry him.
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Vincent Hawk
Ireth
Sexy British Professor of Music
~ Sing like no one's listening ~
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Post by Vincent Hawk on Sept 6, 2009 0:04:36 GMT -5
Vincent ran down a corridor, his heart racing faster as he heard inhuman growling coming from around the corner. He turned the corner and halted, eyes widening in shock at the sight of the bristling, snarling she-wolf who stood next to an anxious healer and an unconscious student several yards away--and the tall, pale, bald (...bald?) figure who stood shaking in front of her.
Instinct took over, urging him to get between the enemy and those he hoped would not end up victims. Vincent bolted forward again, staying close to the wall, beyond Conall's arm's reach, the three young students at his side.
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Conall
Ireth
Ding dong, the witch is dead~
"Please do as I say, or I'll rip your throat out. How does that sound?"
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Post by Conall on Sept 6, 2009 0:24:32 GMT -5
Conall turned around at the sound of footsteps behind him, and stared in trepidation at the four figures who came running around the corner. One, tall and muscular, with a face that was hideous to behold; another, smaller, agile, seeming half-cat, half-human, with black-spotted skin and glittering claws; a third, so pale its skin was almost blue, tall, slim and warrior-like... a lord of the Unseelie.
And the fourth... a maiden, dusted with golden light, the daughter of angels. What was she doing amonst such wild, savage creatures? They would surely harm her! As she neared him, he reached out and took her lily-white wrist, pulling her to him.
"There now, they won't harm you..."
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Ariel Hawk
Ireth
Academy Freshman: Mortal
Come away, O human child, to the waters and the wild, with a fairy hand-in-hand...
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Post by Ariel Hawk on Sept 6, 2009 0:37:32 GMT -5
Ariel shrieked and strained away as the vampire grabbed her wrist above where Jaebi held it, pulling her toward himself, away from her father and friend.
"DAD! JAEBI!"
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Jaebi Lyckander
Keme
Academy Freshman: Cheetah Shapeshifter
This secret side of me, hid under lock and key; I keep it caged but I can't control it.
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Post by Jaebi Lyckander on Sept 6, 2009 0:43:23 GMT -5
Jaebi bristled to find no Ariel where Ariel should be. Her yell rattled his ears, echoed down his spine, which he realized too late was beginning to shift and twist, elongating into a tail as the rest of his body followed suit.
His now-feline eyes stared at Conall as he dropped to all fours. He circled around Korlian, but thought better of rushing the vampire. He had Ariel in his grasp-- scaring Conall into hurting her was the last thing in the world Jaebi wanted.
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Korlian
Kitty Kat
Academy Freshman: Bound Fae
Close your eyes and surrender to your darkest dreams... Only then can you belong to me...
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Post by Korlian on Sept 6, 2009 0:48:48 GMT -5
Korlian snarled something in a harsh tone, stepping forward. "Release her," he ordered, with the authority of one born to it. He held his head high, his eyes narrowed. "The child is mine, unholy one, and you would be most foolish to anger a Fae lord."
Somehow he knew what Conall saw... It was what he sometimes saw in the mirror, and always in his dreams. Conall was old enough to believe in the Fae... to possibly have faced some, in a time when Faerie and this world had been close. His lips curled, baring his teeth in a feral snarl. Why everyone was so afraid of this... well, maybe if he'd known him before it would make sense. He did have the feeling that Ariel was in danger. His first friend here... he wanted to keep her safe.
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Vincent Hawk
Ireth
Sexy British Professor of Music
~ Sing like no one's listening ~
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Post by Vincent Hawk on Sept 6, 2009 0:58:30 GMT -5
Vincent jumped as he felt Jaebi's body contorting beside him, becoming more and more feline every second, until a sleek, spotted cheetah stood where the boy had been.
"Go help Ellie!" he ordered the cat, then spoke up in answer to Korlian's announcement. "Ariel is no-one's child but mine, O great Lord of the Fae." Then to Conall: "Let her go, you bastard son of a parasite!"
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Conall
Ireth
Ding dong, the witch is dead~
"Please do as I say, or I'll rip your throat out. How does that sound?"
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Post by Conall on Sept 6, 2009 1:08:42 GMT -5
Conall clutched Ariel tighter to himself, wrapping both arms around her slender body to restrain her.
"Hush now, my lass, you're safe with me." He stared into the eyes of the Fae lord, then the figure who had just spoken, and took a step back.
"I will not," he spoke up in answer. "You will not harm this child, ghoul! Nor you, Fae lord!"
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Vincent Hawk
Ireth
Sexy British Professor of Music
~ Sing like no one's listening ~
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Post by Vincent Hawk on Sept 6, 2009 1:19:50 GMT -5
Vincent's eyes narrowed to angry slits. The creeper was holding Ariel more tightly, using her as a human shield. He had an even worse chance of hurting Conall without also harming his daughter. He looked into Ariel's wide, frightened eyes, wanting to let her know that everything would be fine.
If only he believed it himself.
He looked down and spotted Jaebi, still pacing around Conall, and hissed at him. "Go help Ellie!"
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Jaebi Lyckander
Keme
Academy Freshman: Cheetah Shapeshifter
This secret side of me, hid under lock and key; I keep it caged but I can't control it.
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Post by Jaebi Lyckander on Sept 6, 2009 1:25:03 GMT -5
Jaebi swayed slightly on his paws, stopping where he stood as he heard Vincent. He was unwilling to leave-- even more so that Conall had wrapped himself around Ariel. He backed to stand next to Ellie, not focusing on her but nonetheless nudging her hip with his shoulder.
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Korlian
Kitty Kat
Academy Freshman: Bound Fae
Close your eyes and surrender to your darkest dreams... Only then can you belong to me...
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Post by Korlian on Sept 6, 2009 1:26:41 GMT -5
Korlian looked coolly at Conall, "You of all here should know that the Seelie do not harm that which is theirs. I have laid claim on the child..." His face twisted in rage, "And you will release her to her father. You know the power I have, at this time above others. I swear to you, unholy one... I am less a danger to her... than I will be to you if you do not release her."
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Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros
Keme
Beloved School Healer
So many things I'd say if only I were able; but I just keep quiet.
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Post by Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros on Sept 6, 2009 1:27:21 GMT -5
Ellie lowered Ian onto Jaebi's back, hooking the boy's arms around the cheetah's neck. Ian's hands she stiffened with a mild spell, ensuring that he would not fall off.
"Run to the Bay-- I'll follow," she said to him.
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Jaebi Lyckander
Keme
Academy Freshman: Cheetah Shapeshifter
This secret side of me, hid under lock and key; I keep it caged but I can't control it.
Posts: 200
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Post by Jaebi Lyckander on Sept 6, 2009 1:30:22 GMT -5
Jaebi did not take the time to listen-- the fast he got to the Sick Bay, the faster he could be back. He dug his claws into the floor, his muscles coiling for a push that would bring him from zero to sixty in less than a second. He made sure to run in as straight a line as possible-- Ian falling off of him would do no good.
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Conall
Ireth
Ding dong, the witch is dead~
"Please do as I say, or I'll rip your throat out. How does that sound?"
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Post by Conall on Sept 6, 2009 1:32:34 GMT -5
Conall swayed a little, holding Ariel tighter. He could feel her shaking, hear her whimpers of fear muffled by his body.
"And what if I lay claim to the child?" he hissed, leaning down and pishing her hair aside, bending his head to lick lightly at her pale, tender throat...
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Vincent Hawk
Ireth
Sexy British Professor of Music
~ Sing like no one's listening ~
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Post by Vincent Hawk on Sept 6, 2009 1:43:40 GMT -5
What little room there was in Vincent's mind that wasn't filled with anger suddenly found itself brimming with hot red rage. NOW the vampire would DIE. He leapt, hands reaching out, clawing Ariel out of Conall's grip and pushing her away from the battle with a shout of "Find the Headmistress! GO!"
He turned to face his foe again, all remorse gone from his eyes. Now Conall was his for the killing.
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Korlian
Kitty Kat
Academy Freshman: Bound Fae
Close your eyes and surrender to your darkest dreams... Only then can you belong to me...
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Post by Korlian on Sept 6, 2009 1:47:02 GMT -5
Korlian's lips had drawn back in rage and he lunged forward the second Ariel was out of his way and locked onto Conall's throat and chest. He tightened his arms and legs, trying to crush the air out of him. He could, if he could just get the right leverage... he knew he was stronger than he looked, and Conall was seeing a great Fae Lord trying to strangle him. The power of the mind was great; that's how glamour worked. Maybe it would help him.
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Ariel Hawk
Ireth
Academy Freshman: Mortal
Come away, O human child, to the waters and the wild, with a fairy hand-in-hand...
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Post by Ariel Hawk on Sept 6, 2009 1:59:12 GMT -5
Ariel gasped as her father clawed her from Conall's arms and shoved her out of the vampire's reach. At his shout she bolted down the hall as fast as her legs could bear her, searching for someone, anyone who could lead her to the Headmistress.
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Jaebi Lyckander
Keme
Academy Freshman: Cheetah Shapeshifter
This secret side of me, hid under lock and key; I keep it caged but I can't control it.
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Post by Jaebi Lyckander on Sept 6, 2009 2:05:22 GMT -5
Jaebi didn't realize he had passed Ariel until her scent caught up with him. He skidded to a halt (quite literally) and turned, catching up with her in a few quick bounds and nudging her lightly with his shoulder. She was okay-- and, upon inspection-- physically unharmed. His anger flared as he smelled something else on her-- saliva, on her neck-- but forced himself to stay still. Vincent and Diana were both back with Conall-- as well as Korlian. Jaebi would be of little help if he joined them.
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Vincent Hawk
Ireth
Sexy British Professor of Music
~ Sing like no one's listening ~
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Post by Vincent Hawk on Sept 6, 2009 2:06:51 GMT -5
Vincent leapt forward, grabbing Korlian's wrists, trying to pull him away from the vampire. A thick red mist was clouding his vision, and he shouted through it. "Leave him, he's MINE!"
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Ariel Hawk
Ireth
Academy Freshman: Mortal
Come away, O human child, to the waters and the wild, with a fairy hand-in-hand...
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Post by Ariel Hawk on Sept 6, 2009 11:41:48 GMT -5
Ariel looked down as the Jaebi-cheetah nudged her, looking intently into his intelliegent black eyes.
"We have to find the Headmistress," she told him, wincing slightly as her father's screech of rage echoed down the hallway. "And fast."
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