Ivy and Chrome: Chapter 112

[Kitsune]

Cassandra asks, "Am I invited. I don't know you and you don't know me, so I understand." The red headed woman dressed in an 1800s naval officer's uniform steeples her hands together. "I can help with some magical energies but want to save some if we need to fight."

Looking towards Kila, "What do you think?"

Never visited a Millennium Tree. Doesn't think they would be actively hostile to her.

[charity]

Kila glances from Raven to the others ( later) she thinks as she climbs off berry's back keeping hold of the reins and walks over to stand next yo Cassandra and the others." I'll help with the magic..." she says as she looks back to Raven "I'm Kila and we need to here."

[jthorson]

"If you're helping with the casting, I'm happy to include you," Tyran states. Eying the horse for a moment, he adds, "And I think there should be room for your mount as well."

[charity]

Kila nods slightly as she look at Cassandra then back to the speaker of the other group. Her eyes shift slight to Raven for a second. " whenever your ready. I'll do my best" she says as she lightly pets Betty on the muzzle.

[Kitsune]

"I can help some with the casting," Cassandra responds. "How much magical energy do you need?" the woman adds.

[Chaser1]

Tyran
Kila
Kira
Lori
Cassandra
Jenna
Ricky
Raven
Bill & Dirk
Betty

Tyran answers Raven, "I can teleport us to the Millenium tree ... there should at least be the potential for help there. But I suspect it's going to take everything that you, Lori, Bill, and I can muster to pull it off. If nothing else, it should have a nexus, and that will open up other options.

"But to move this many people, I'm going to need a lot of help ... everyone gather close, and I'll need the casters to give me everything you've got ... Bill, Lori, Raven ... all in?" He gestures folks closer and begins to prepare for the casting of the teleport spell, despite the nagging worry in the back of his mind. "Meet us at the tree," he mentally commands Dirk, planning on leveraging the falcon's sight to lock on to the tree as he casts. "And let's pray the inhabitants grant our request for refuge, instead of deciding to simply have their fun with us ..." he adds silently to himself. "... perhaps again?" The last thing he remembered was wanting to head for that same tree, and ending up here both dazed and confused. But he knew that staying was not an alternative; they would have to take the risk.

Cassandra asks, "Am I invited? I don't know you and you don't know me, so I understand." The red headed woman dressed in an 1800s naval officer's uniform steeples her hands together. "I can help with some magical energies but want to save some if we need to fight." Looking towards Kila, "What do you think?" Never visited a Millennium Tree. Doesn't think they would be actively hostile to her.

Kila glances from Raven to the others ( later) she thinks as she climbs off Betty's back keeping hold of the reins and walks over to stand next to Cassandra and the others. "I'll help with the magic..." she says as she looks back to Raven "I'm Kila and we need to here."

Raven nods as he reaches for Lori's and Tyran's hand for the ritual. Upon Raven's coaxing, Ricky and Jenna enter the small semi circle that has begun forming for the ritual. Raven looks to Kira, "You coming? We need you inside of the circle when we start. We may be able to draw some more power with more people." He smiles as he gives a confused look towards Kila.

"If you're helping with the casting, I'm happy to include you," Tyran states. Eying the horse for a moment, he adds, "And I think there should be room for your mount as well."

Kila nods slightly as she look at Cassandra then back to the speaker of the other group. Her eyes shift slight to Raven for a second. "Whenever you're ready. I'll do my best." she says as she lightly pets Betty on the muzzle.

"I can help some with the casting," Cassandra responds. "How much magical energy do you need?" the woman adds.

"It's going to require most of what we all have." Raven nods as he let's go of Tyran's hand to let Kila and Cassandra into the circle. He reaches for Kila's hand, "Hi." He says plainly, giving her a more careful examining look, "I'm sorry, Miss. Have we met before?" Kila realizes that he honestly doesn't remember. But how? And he looks slightly older that she expected.

Out in the ocean, the slavers seem to be picking up speed as they come closer. Jenna seems to be looking between Raven and Kira with a look of concern. Tyran has seen the look before. Like something isn't quite right. A slight breeze seems to kick through the edge of the woods, blowing small leaves through the group. The smell of the ocean mixed with the forest is pleasant. Then comes the sound of the whispers on the wind, "forgotten..." The crashing of the waves seems to interrupt until the wind seems to whisper more, "and the soulless..." Everyone hears this, except Raven, who seems oblivious as he awaits Kila's answer, as though something has suddenly intrigued him about her and her horse.

OOC: Tim should catch the reference

[Kitsune]

"I think we need to move as quickly as we can," states the red headed women. There is a note of concern in her voice with the slavers speeding up.

[Ryloc]

Kira snaps out of her thoughts. "Oh sorry and sure whatever I can do to help if needed." Kira steps into the circle with the others.

[charity]

Kila takes hold of bettys reins tightly in her hand as she moves next to Raven smiling slightly as she takes his offered hand. " yes we have " she says softly as she looks into his eyes " I'm Kila reynolt"she keeps her eyes on him studying his face as she says her name. Kila reaches back for Cassandra's hand without looking back.

[Chaser1]

Tyran
Kila
Kira
Lori
Cassandra
Jenna
Ricky
Raven
Bill & Dirk
Betty

"I think we need to move as quickly as we can," states the red-headed woman. There is a note of concern in her voice with the slavers speeding up.

Kira snaps out of her thoughts. "Oh sorry and sure whatever I can do to help if needed." Kira steps into the circle.

Kila takes hold of Betty's reins tightly as she moves next to Raven, smiling slightly as she takes his offered hand. "Yes, we have," she says softly as she looks into his eyes, "I'm Kila Reynolt." She keeps her eyes on him, studying his face as she says her name. Kila reaches back for Cassandra's hand without looking back.

Raven's eyes show struggle, he seems to be lost in thought. A split second later, as though he has a complete personality switch, he glances towards Tyran, pondering everyone joining into the circle and taking each others' hands. "Ready whenever you are." He begins concentrating. Lori can see the magic energy from a nearby magical source being drawn towards Raven.

Jenna's blonde bangs seem glued to her head with sweat. She seems to look more exhausted than anyone. Her face showing shock and dismay, as though she had peered into the gaping maw of mortal certitude. She then glances seaward, then nods slowly, "We should hurry. These distractions are keeping us from Drake and Alec."

Of course, the mention of Alec catches Kira's attention. What would Jenna know of Alec? After all, they spent considerable time together years ago.