Angels Blood (60 page)

Wollfen watched Eldoron absorb the name and give a slight reaction, he looked at Wollfen who gave a hard stare, Eldoron immediately knew to keep his mouth shut. The others around the table did not respond as they had no recollections of elvish history. Eldoron spoke sparingly of what he knew. 

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She died a hundred years ago, her body was vaporized.” Wollfen shook his head,

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I'm afraid not.  She inadvertently activated a teleportation crystal when she was carrying out her last task for the Elven King. Also I believe she was injured when landing in Isogorr for I saw a scar on her temple.  I searched her brain patterns and found an aberration, she is brain damaged.”

The realization of all of that was happening in the Kingdom now struck Eldoron almost like a physical blow.  One of his own kind was responsible for it all.  Eldoron looked to Wollfen with beseeching eyes. 

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On behalf of the elven peoples, I must apologize for what is happening to the Kingdom.” Wollfen wouldn't have it. 

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I thank you for your offer of apology Eldoron and I respect it.  But you must know that you have nothing to apologize for.  None of the elven could have known the truth of what happened.”

It was normal for elves to apologize for others of their kind regardless of whether they knew of the instances or not. 

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I do believe Eldoron that you should make haste back to your homeland and inform King Elyssur of what you know. I am sure he will put a course of action in place to deal with the Queen in some capacity.” Eldoron nodded at Wollfen in agreement. 

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Yes, the question of the Queen is our problem and we shall do what is necessary.”

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Very good, may I also inform you that I may be able to help with transporting elves to Isogorr as I have a teleportation crystal on me.  I will be traveling to Kassandrea soon and once your King has made preparations for going to Isogorr I will be found there. It will be much faster to travel to me than to take a boat to Isogorr.”

Eldoron bowed his head at the logic. 

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I will leave this evening and make haste for the enchanted realm, though I don't expect that many will heed too much of what you have said as it wasn't an elf who saw her.”

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Just tell the King that Wollfen says it is Drexus. That will be enough for him.”

Eldoron looked at Wollfen, wasn't he being a little arrogant? Eldoron could not have known that Wollfen and King Elyssur had been friends since Elyssur was a child. Eldoron stood up. 

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I shall make preparations for my journey.  I thank my hosts for their hospitality and wish you all well if I don't see you before I go.”

He bowed as the others bade their farewells and Eldoron moved off.  Wollfen turned back to the others. 

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As you are all well aware I intend on going to Kassandrea next.  I understand that it is under siege at present by the Isogorrean armies so it may be difficult to get in?” Kane responded with what he knew. 

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There are approximately twenty-five thousand Isogorrean soldiers encamped around Kassandrea as we speak.  We haven't seen any movement of numbers over the last month, but I would suspect that towards the end of winter there will be reinforcements arriving there for a spring push. From what my scouts have managed to ascertain they are happy to wait out the winter.”

Dark studied Wollfen watching as his brow furrowed at the news.  With that many enemy soldiers around Kassandrea, they wouldn't be able to just ride in.  It was probably also true that stricter checks were now in place around the Isogorrean encampment since Wollfen and company had marched into Port Cholandra so easily to cause so much damage.  That seemed like an age ago to her.

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How long has the siege been in place?”

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It would have to be three months now.  For some reason the Isogorrean army took a long time to set themselves in place.  We have a notion they may be having supply problems.”

All of it was interesting news but it really didn't address the problem of getting in. 

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The easiest way for me to get into Kassandrea would be to teleport in.   But unfortunately I don't know anyone personally there with  magical abilities and I need to be able to focus on someone I know to be able to transport there.” Night wondered if she could help. 

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I know of a couple of people, could I be of help?” Wollfen looked at her. 

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I'm afraid not Night, the crystal needs someone well versed in elf energies and I haven't taught any of that to you, to do so would take many months before you could even attempt a small jump. I'm sorry Night but I have to decline.” Night nodded. 

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What if I imaged a person to you?” Wollfen thought on this. 

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Yes that may work, good thinking Night. We will try that in a little while.  I will need to rest afterward, so we will do it back in the room okay?”

Night nodded in the affirmative.

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So when do you think you will take off if all goes to plan?

Kane wanted to be able to make preparations in the meantime. 

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I don't expect I would be fit enough for at least another week.”

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Okay that gives me an idea of when to have things ready for you. In the meantime I would like to take you out sometime soon to have a look at what I have put in place here.”

Kane was looking for approval and acknowledgment of his achievements. 

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Yes Kane, I am very interested in seeing what you have managed here.  From what I understand you did quite well against a rather large Isogorrean contingent a few months ago. Maybe if all else fails we might be able to have a poke on the flank of the siege forces at Kassandrea with your permission.”

Kane's chest puffed at Wollfen's inferences of confidence in him. 

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I am sure that we could accomplish something along those lines.”

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Good! Well I'll leave you to it, I can feel I only have a bit more energy left so I'll retire and take Night with me to do some exploring.  Will you be coming too Dark?” 

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Of course my dear, I have to watch over my poor sick wolf don't I?” Wollfen smiled. 

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Yes poor me needs to be waited on,” He winked.

Back in the room Wollfen sat on the bed and crossed his legs. Night kicked off her boots and followed suit, sitting opposite and facing each other. 

He reached out and held his hands on the sides of Night's head, closing his eyes he began to concentrate. Dark meanwhile had also sat on the bed next to Wollfen and watched on. All of a sudden Wollfen stopped and opened his eyes.  Night did too wondering what was wrong.

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Dark? Do you want to learn a bit about how to read mind images?” Dark didn't hesitate. 

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Of course, just tell me what to do.”

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Move in behind Night as if you are cuddling her from behind, that's it. Now place your hands underneath mine. I will direct what happens at first and once I feel you have reached stability I will release you to allow Night to control what you see okay?” Dark was a little nervous but she was ready.  “So Night, you okay with this?”

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Of course.”

Wollfen slid his fingers over Dark's hands on Night's head and closed his eyes again.  Night began focusing on the persons she knew in Kassandrea, the Queen and Borlynn in particular. Wollfen saw the images merging and solidifying in his mind's eye.  Now he enveloped them there in her mind.  The essence of each person could be seen even in just the reflected image and Wollfen searched for that special quality they needed to have for him to focus on them magically. If they didn't have the talent for magic there would be no output of light from them. Without that he wouldn't be able to teleport.

After a few minutes Wollfen messaged Night in her mind, ‘No luck, I'll let you have Dark now.' Night sent out a feeling of understanding and he slowly withdrew his hands.  Dark was on her own in Night's mind. He sat back and watched.  Night sitting there eyes closed facing him. Dark's hands were on her head from behind, both of them quiet and unmoving.

Dark had opened her mind and found herself drawn in by the strong but gentle pull of Wollfen's presence, a sort of mental holding of hands and she felt safe. She felt like an onlooker as images of people materialized before her and Wollfen's essence surrounded everything. It was amazing to watch him at work and Dark watched totally engrossed as each image would materialize and then light up then fade as they were manipulated.  She had little understanding of what was happening but it was grand anyway.

In what seemed to be no time at all she felt Wollfen leave and now she was alone there in Night's mind.  It was almost like a blackness; but warm and inviting. Then an image formed again, this time it was Night's face looking and smiling at her. Dark smiled back, she wasn't sure if Night could see her but the image mouthed some words, ‘I see you'.   Dark felt giddy at that, this was exciting.

Night's image changed as a hand materialized and Dark watched as she blew her a kiss.   Dark thought she felt something on her cheek from that. Now Night's head retreated and her whole body formed, Dark watched as she danced to some unheard music. Night's nude form was perfect in every way and Dark wanted to reach out to touch it.  It seemed so real. 

Now the image distorted and changed.  Before her unfolded the evening of passion Dark and Night had enjoyed against Wollfen. Only this wasn't just an image, Dark could feel it too, the rise of passion and urgency was just as it had been.  She wasn't just seeing the image, she was feeling it too, her mind filled with wonder and lust. Night was aware of exactly what was happening and before Dark could get carried away with it, she changed it again. 

Night gave Dark an entire panorama of images, a rolling ocean with sun shining brightly overhead and off to one side mountains falling into the sea.  Dark gasped as she realized she could feel the sand between her toes and looking down she realized they were both nude. Night took her hand and ran into the ocean, the cool waters splashing over her body causing a range of sensations.  She couldn't believe she was feeling all of this. Night was giving Dark a true understanding of the power of her magic.

On the bed Wollfen was sitting back watching on.  He wondered what Night could be doing as he heard Dark moan out loud from time to time.  Whatever it was, he was sure Night was putting on a good show. They must have been sitting there an hour before finally Dark's fingers moved and then slid from Night's head.  Her eyes opened wide and she had a look of astonishment on her face. Wollfen smiled, yes, Night would have done a good job of it. Night turned and smiled at Dark. 

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I hope you enjoyed that.”

Dark nodded her head excitedly. 

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That was incredible! I had no idea one could do that! Thank you Night, it was wonderful.”

Dark leaned forward and kissed Night gently on the lips and they hugged.

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Well I'm off now.  You two can experiment for awhile, I'm sure you will come up with some interesting stuff.”

Night lifted herself off the bed and picking up her boots, excused herself and left the room.

Dark moved forward and straddled Wollfen's lap, then she took his hands and placed them on her head. 

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I want to see if I can do it for you okay?” Wollfen grinned.

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Just don't fill your head with images of me being chased around an enclosure by a pack of rabid orcs.” Dark's eyes lit up. 

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Oh, I could do that couldn't I?” He laughed.

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Ah I shouldn't be giving you ideas eh?”

Dark pinched him for good measure. She closed her eyes, letting her mind open to him.  Wollfen responded by carefully pushing his mental presence forward and he was there.  At first the images were muddy and out of focus, but then they became clearer.  It was him, lying on this very bed and Dark was lying against him but something was different. Night was there too behind her, moving caressing.  Wollfen watched on as the scene unfolded, he was watching Dark showing him her time with Night. 

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Oh.”

The scene took him by surprise but he kept watching.  It unfolded in real time for him and he felt the charge of energy she felt, the passion and love she experienced and also towards the end the infusion of warmth into his own body.  Now he understood what had happened. Wollfen let go of Dark's head and looked deep into her eyes. 

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I don't know what to say.”

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Don't say anything for now.  I could have kept it from you and you would never have been the wiser, but I love you truly my wolf and I want you to know what I did, why I did it and how it made me feel.”