Reconnecting with the sprits }{ Fighting a beast :

[azuriel]

It's been too long since I've had the chance to connect with with the wild. My heart feels so much pain, only getting worse everytime I use a spirit. I feel as if I'm growing empty inside. If this happens, I may never be able to use them again.

*Azuriel makes his way through Selkia Forest looking for a warm spring he can relax and concentrate. Watching his surroundings, he avoids small obstacles in hopes to not fall or get trapped in anyway.* How big is this forest anyway? I've been walking for hours and still haven't seen this damn spring.

*Azuriel then comes to a halt bringing his left hand to his chin, stroking the little hair he has. Looking to the sky in thought, Azuriel watches as the sunlight projects through the leaves above.* Maybe that old lady was lying to me. She did seem a little senile. Nahh, I'm just getting antsy.

*He continues walking, tuning in and listening to the harmonic sounds of wildlife. The singing of birds, the loud gentle purring of large Felines, a simple bassline from small amphibians, the fast strings of insects; this phenomena alone rested Azuriels heart.* So perfect, if only life outside the wild could live as peaceful as this.

*As he struggles through a puniy feild of thorns, Azuriel looks up to notice light bouncing off of the ground.* That's it, the spring.

*Just as Azuriel start ruching for the water, All life within the forest come to a stop. Silence strikes the air,a heavy stench works its way through the trees. As birds are sent flying from the treetops, Large poundings pulsate through the forest. Azuriel squints his eyes, looking deeper into the dinstance.* What the hell? Is that... Oh crap. Just my luck.

*Azuriel hastily draws his weapons, watching as a collosal beast pummells any tree standing in his way. As the behemoth approaches, animals of all sorts can be seen fleeing from the area.* Why is that thing seem so violent? Is it after me? Does it smell me or something?

*Rushing towards the spring, Azuriels blood is starting to rise, knowing he might have to fight this rampaging gloiath. Upon stopping at the edge of the spring, he swings his arms in a circular motion, as if gathering chi. Bringing his hands to his stomach, forming a large sphere of water, Azuriel launches a rather wide continuos flow of water towards the feet of the behemoth.* I sure hope this works.

*The massive wave of water finally sweeps the feet from under the beast, sending it flying through the air and crashing towards the ground. As the wild monster slams to the ground, he slides further in, burying its face deep into the ground.* Got'em

*Effortlessly, the beast stumbles to its feet, ripping his head out of the ground. Little chunks of earth are projected into the air and above the treeline. He stomps his feet to the ground numerous times shaking the ground like mad. Azuriel looses balance as the foundation shakes.* I woulnd't be at all surprised if the village felt that.

*He stands to his feet and picks up his swords, gripping them tight.* Yep I'm gonna need help with this one.

*The behemoth once again, stampeds through the forest straight for Azuriel.*

HELP

[skuggflamma]

- A very nice day indeed... We're sureley blessed for this beutiful spring.

It was a soft voice from a woman. And who was she talking to? No-one, just her loyal companion; a black warhorse. The heavy hoves sank down to the soft forestmoss.
The woman, fully dressed in a silvery armour, waw wearing the with cloak of the Bel'tiai order. She was a Paladin. She was as peacefull as the river poaring it's way trought the forest. The black beast, the horse, suddenly rose his big head and twisted his ears. His muscles started shaking and his muzzle vibrated by the smell of the beast.

-Whats...?

Catelyn heard the fighting. She collected the reins in her left hand and drew her sword. The steel was as pure as crystal and sharp egouth to easy cut its way trought flesh and bone. The weapon was a impressive craft; a truly beautiful sword. She spured the horse in to galopp.
The black warhorse came storming out from the forest. Amour and weapon ratteling and the hooves thundering against the ground.

- Don't worry!

She cried to the boy. She was his saviour in shiny amour on her firery steed. Just like in the fairytales...but only one thing was diffrent. This knigh was a woman!
She'd never knew what she was up to, the giant was a supprise.

- Oh dear...

She whispered... She stares at the beast. Unsure what to do. She realises what maybe...this is one to big fish to pull up. So, she shealtes the sword and pulls one hand out to the boy.
- Quickly, Climb Up!!

[azuriel]

*Preparing for the beating of his life, Azuriel takes a defensive stance, ready to form a small high pressured barrier to hopefully protect himself from the beast.* Oh crap Oh crap Oh crap!

*Azuriel catches the sound of heavy steps heading his way. He throws his head to the side to capture the image of a war horse and a blinding light, as if reflected off a mirror, heading his way.*

Quickly, Climb up.

*Reaching out his hand while he leaps back to soften the embrace, Azuriel makes contact with the mysterious charaters own. With a violent tug, he is pulled to the back of the horse as the pair make an escape from the wild behemoth.*

Boy did you come at the right time. I would have been mince meat if it wasn't for you. I owe you one.

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*With the dashing speed of the midnight equine, the titanous beast slowly but surely fades in the distance. After a few moments, the two are free from threat, and the horse comes to a slow steady pace to recollect itself.*

[skuggflamma]

With a greacfull motion she leaped off the horseback. She stroke the horse on it's muzzle and let him hang with his head and find his steady breath again. She watched the boy with her greyish eyes and smiled warm towards him.

- Don't mention it.

Her voice was calm, even it her heart was racing. And she chouldn't stop thinking about the beast. What if it were to kill someone else? Should she'd stayed and tried to fight it? Catelyn felt ashamed for her temporary lack of currage.

- Your thank is enough... Are you hurt?

The woman glanzed over his body to see if he was hurt. She tried to hide her "what-if" thoughs about the monster. I hope I did the right thing... she thought while caressing neck of the horse.

[azuriel]

*Watching as the girl caress her neck, Azuriel senses there is something wrong within the female warrior. He makes his way to the ground, stroking the back of the seemingly ran-out horse. Out of curiouosity, Azuriel studies the warrior, bringing himself closer.*

I can feel that something is bothering you miss. May I ask what?

[skuggflamma]

Catelyn smiled, when she spoke her voice was as calm as ever.

- I am a paladin of Bel'tiai... my hopes is to do right and good. I do hope that it was right of me to flee. I just can't stop thinking ... prehaps I needed to kill that creature to make sure that he does'nt kill or hurt someone else.

She was to old to blush, so instead she changed the subject of the conversation.

- May I ask of your name?

[azuriel]

I am Azuriel. *He observes the girls face, squinting his eyes.* You know, I'm sure with the two of us, that beast would fall within no time at all. I mean, if it does bother you that much hehe.

*Azuriel jumps to the back of the horse, in his previous position, leaving the shiny woman her space.* What do say? Your call! Miss?

[skuggflamma]

The Paladin smiled and walked to the horse.

- But what if I kill wrong beast?

She checked him out, he was no threat to her. He seemed liked a good guy, she climbs up on the horseback and finds her seat on the sadle. She looked up to the sky.

- May Bel'tiai watch over us...
She gave Azuriel a glanze over her shoulder.
- We'll need it... hold on.

Again she pressed her heels to the sides of the horse and it started moving. It wouldn't be any problem in finding the beast again. Their tracks was not hard to follow back to the fighting grounds.

[azuriel]

The Behemoth shouldn't be a problem for the two of us. We just have to outwit him is all. Seeing as how im not all that useful for damage right now, I'll trip him, upon falling, do you think you could get on top and stick him in the head with that thing.

*Azuriel pulls out his chained katanas, staring them down, frustrated at his own abilities.* I just got these, so I'm not very skilled with them yet haha. I have other means of "Attack". * A smal grin stretches across his face as he holds up one hand.*