@Doc Doctor@midnightt



FAFNIR SIGURD

As he finished speaking with his difficult to understand accent, I would unmask my helmet to reveal my olive skin, youthful face, dusty brown hair, and eyes of a crimson iris, that had a faint barely visible glowing aura to it. However my human features seemed to temporarily disort as I swallowed the object in a fashion similar to a snake of sorts, jaws unhinging and mouth widening as I swallowed the round object whole. Afterwards I returned to a more normal appearance. "Are you suggesting we partner up then? What exactly do you want to do, that goes for you too, missy." I looked to both of them with my arms crossed, unimpressed by her cowardice act. "Quit your whining, I have no reason to kill you but if you keep acting so pitiful I might just grant you death." I said as I placed my helmet back onto my head.

Elpha instantly snapped out of her miserable act at their words, a glare quickly replacing her once teary eyes. "Whiny white girl?!" She gasped, clearly offended by the exotic-looking stranger's comment. She stood back up onto her feet, brushing off her navy blue dress from any dirt as she did so. "Such rude people! I am not whiny, thank you very much." She snapped, crossing her arms across her chest defensively. Elpha craned her neck up to look at the two strangers, her dark eyes still being narrowed in their direction. She was very short compared to them, which she was sure she'd be teased about at some point. "I may as well tag along with you two nitwits, as I have nothing better to do. But I will not be your entertainment. I'm not a clown." She paused for a few seconds, her eyes scanning over the dead bodies surrounding them. "Who killed all these people?"
@Doc Doctor@dragonmancer

Doc continued running for a short while, finally taking a break to look behind him. As soon as he realized he wasn't followed, he let out a long sigh of relief. Now he knew for sure that he'd keep his life, much less lose it to a tribal man or a dragon. He shoved his hand into one of his pockets, rummaged around for a minute or two, and pulled out a small vial. It was filled with a thin, clear liquid. In fact, it almost looked as if the vial was empty.

"Bottoms up," he muttered, popped the cork off, and downed the liquid. He instantly felt better, filled with energy. The liquid was a potion to restore his energy, rather than waiting around for awhile for it to come back on it's own.

He took just one more moment to clear his head before he continued walking around in the strange forest. He still felt the odd sensation, but he paid much less attention to it. For some reason, it seemed to be easy to ignore, but when he thought about it, it was imposible to pay no attention. Each time it crossed his mind, he shook his head and focussed on the things around him.

Before too long, he stopped and pressed his back against a tree, similarily to what he'd done earlier at the slaughter. He heard a voice, something about an elven warrior princess or something of the like. The voice sounded angry, almost infuriated. Doc turned his head, leaning a little closer to the convorsation. If something was about to go down, he did not want to be in the center of it all.

It always made her smile when The Princess showed affection to Finella, so she quickly forgave the poking she had received just before. As she was let out of Aspen's pocket her bright blue light shone about, it dimmed as Aspen spoke and asked about the converstion.


Fin looked at Aspen, quizzically.

She tried once more at her loudest voice.

It was really annoying that she had to shout so loud just to be heard, Fin caught her breath and shouted once more.
[center][/i]"Whatever you want to do, I'll be there to help you."[/i][/cemter]
She Aspen a thumbs up, just before collapsing back into the pocket breathless.

It made sense, if the people were well looked after why would they need to revolt? Fin also wondered who exactly the brothers Grimm were, the name seemed a little familar, but she just couldn't place it. What was special about the book? If it was important enough for edicts to placed around, why shouldn't she and her Godchild go look for it?

Fin's small head started to throb, this thinking business really hurt.

Shouldn't her life be easier finding a husband for Princess Aspen, she wondered if giving her the gift at birth of free will was a good idea. She shrugged, it had to be different every time, that was the rule.

Modern world, May 21 2016

The rain started to pour down. splash!, splash!, as Karl trod in another puddle. He pulled his hoodie up and gripped his bag tighter as he continued on walking. Karl had just finished school and was now on his way home. He suddenly paused... and took out a silver coin. he spotted the well of wishes. A old medieval looking well that looked out of place given the era it was in. Karl found it unique and was glad it hadn't be torn down like the council had planned to do on numerous occasions. Karl walked over to the well and leaned right over. He looked at the coin and made the same wish he had been making for the past month. For his life to change. Karl tossed the coin and watched it go down in the pit of darkness, He stood and waited and listened for the indication of it reaching the bottom. Karl heard nothing.. Suddenly a bright white so bright made Karl jump back in surprise, , " WTF ! " Karl yelled and fell back on the floor. A huge blast came out of the well and a brightly lit object, came out along with it. The onject which looked like a book, leaped right in the air and landed with a thud, at the food of Karl's feet. Karl watched with shock his eyes became wide, as the book came floating towards him and was now dangling in front of him wanting Karl to reach to take it.

Karl slowly moved his hand up and daring himself to take the book. Karl sat properly up and then took the book with both hands.He carefully examined it closely, It read... Grimm Brothers book of fairytales and untold stories Karl thought he was being punked or something. He scofffed a little and then opened it...Suddenly it flashed forward towards the middle, It read.. Enchanted Forest the pages began appearing distorted and the book began to move violently. Karl did all he could to hold onto the book which didn't require much effort considering the book clearly made him as though, stuck to the book, like gravity and before he knew it he had been transported right into the enchanted forest.

"Well," Aspen sighed while waltzing down the corridor, "in basic terms, the Grimm brothers have yet to release their book of tales to the queen, so she has created a law that for every day the book remains missing, she shall kill an innocent from each of the realms. To me, upon arriving in her kingdom, it seemed like the people didn't agree with her policy too strongly. So to ease their nerves and give her a report of the situation, we will be travelling to the woods." As she spoke, her hair grew longer and darker until it reached a shiny auburn, eyes lightening to a bright green-grey. Her fingers darkened while they tugged a chamber door shut, and methodically, she worked the current dress off her body with Fin propped up the other direction.

"I believe I might snag a horse while I'm at it," the Princess continued as she changed. "I will ride on its back to keep the 'peasant' image realistic. What should my name be, Fin? I simply cannot find it in me to settle on one or another. Feel free to write it down if you must; I've my magnifying glass." Sparks of electricity danced up her spine as she envisioned it; riding free through the woodlands without the burdens of her skirts or husbands or even household chores. She hadn't discovered how deep her longing for freedom was until it was right beneath her fingertips, practically in the palms of her hands. She was sure Fin would enjoy the space to fly about and the minimal responsibilities as well - by now, Aspen had grown aware of Fin's memory issues, and having little responsibilities could make this impediment less obvious and less debilitating. Still, as her mind worked through possible issues and the logic required for the journey, she couldn't help wondering if perhaps bandits lived in the forests, though she had never heard of any residing there, so dangerously close to the queen's palaces. But Fin could defend her, right? Surely with her magic, she would have the abilities to fight off any creature, no matter the size. "Fin," she began in a curious tone, "can you fight? In a physical manner, that is?"

@Doc Doctor@midnightt



FAFNIR SIGURD

With Zande and Elpha at the mouth of the forest.

"I am the culprit for this slaughter, this man just happened to show up afterwards." I said with arms crossed, thinking about the offer he had just suggested.

I hesitated as I was conflicted in thought. "I do not steal, especially from royalty." I said though the thought was tempting, there sounds to be plenty of treasure to take from the queen, and there are plenty of rumors of her being evil. I looked at my armored hand briefly as I struggled between greed and chivalry.

Finella glowed more brightly as she flew up from the dress, her flight took around Aspen three times before she finally settled on the bed within the room. Once comfortable, laying on her side, she took out her tiny wand and waved it over herself. As the Princess Aspen changed her form and clothes, Fin grew in size and with a few more waves of the wand, she was soon just under six feet in height. Her larger size seemed to have diminished her bluish glow and she barely glowed as she spoke.



Finella clasped both her hands over her mouth in shock, she slowly took them away and with a calming deep breath started over.



Fin rolled onto her stomach and looked at Aspen with her cutest gaze, she gently fluttered her giant wings and caused small motes of blue to drift away from her.



Fin waved her hand in a dismissive attitude at writing things down, and faced Aspen/Ellanore as her transformation became complete. She smiled at her rhyme and hoped her Godchild liked her new name.

"Fin," she began in a curious tone, "can you fight? In a physical manner, that is?"

All the colour drained from Finella's face, the little glow around her disappeared as her form became to shrinnk back to her original size. Why in this enchanted world would she ask such a thing as that?



Finella's distress was almost tangible, there was o glow about her as both her size and voice became smaller. She took to the air rapidly flew about the room becoming almost to fast to follow and then...she was gone.

Her wings were beating and could be heard as Fin, having nowhere else to go, flew at Ellanore and into one of her pockets.
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"Lovely name choice, Finny! And such a wonderful rhyme to pair it with. I'm impressed you could speak it all with such volume." The newly-christened Ellanore turned around just to miss the size changes Fin had undertaken and peeped at herself in a nearby mirror, examining the new features she would have to accept as her own. "I didn't mean to imply you would injure me," she explained as she stared, gently patting her pocket. "I meant that perhaps someone we discover could misread our good-natured intentions and attempt to hurt us, and I know I haven't the slightest instruction in physical defense. But I suppose we will take our risks." Her fingers wove together, and she bounced on her heels. "Since we will be riding on a horse, you may try grabbing onto a rein instead of my pocket. The rein will be steadier." Under her breath, she murmured, "If only you could get big enough to sit on its back with me."

"Oh well." The former princess tiptoed out of the room and down a seemingly infinite spiral of stairs, which soaked up her feet in their thick carpets with each step she took. "I'm ever so excited for this journey. Just imagine all the unique characters we shall meet, and perhaps some handsome men as well..." She lightly poked Fin's stomach with a playful grin. "Are there any male fairies, Finny? Perhaps I could keep an eye out for one to accommodate a pocket-sized sapphire maiden such as yourself." Aspen didn't believe she would have the luck to find a man for herself, but Fin had more luck in her bones. She was far more talented and didn't already have more than 15 husbands to her name, either. Living vicariously was still living, after all.

Ellanore's thought process was interrupted by her arrival at the stables, a well-maintained oak structure that reeked of that natural animal stench. Her lips curled slightly in disgust, and she quickly freed a drab brown Arabian stallion and led him outside. She scooted her hips on top, careful to not crush Fin under her body. She leaned over to Fin and spoke through the dress's fabric. "Finny, shall you hold onto the reins or stay in my pocket? Now is your chance to escape the pocket if you wish it."

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It took a few more sobs into the cloth pocket before Finella climbed out. Ellanore's words and affectionate pat had calmed her down, Fin took to the air and settled on her shoulder. Her invisibility spell was still up and she used her wand once more to extend its duration. Fin spoke close to her ear.



Finella really didn't like the thought of violent acts, and the thought of it made the words she wanted to say hard to express. She thought about the one clear memory she had of her past. At least the bits she could remember.



Finella could only drag up her memory of summoning a giant crocodile to battle Tinkerbell, was it not over the love of someone? That croc was immense, it should have eaten Tinks whole and somehow, Fin had still lost the fight. She shuddered as if from a sudden chill. They both left room and Ellanore/Aspen gave Fin a gentle poke in her stomach. How did she know where she was? She checked herself and was still invisible and then realised she was still seated on her shoulder. Fin tried to remember how she had cast the summoning spell when Ellanore spoke.

"Are there any male fairies, Finny? Perhaps I could keep an eye out for one to accommodate a pocket-sized sapphire maiden such as yourself."

Fin went bright red at the thought, she was supposed to find love for others. Wasn't she? There was a time when she was besotted with...a man...she couldn't remember.



Fin always struggled when she tried remembering her past, she took off and flew back to her pocket. She had been for Ellanore so long, it was like her own private home. All too soon they arrived at the stables and Finella decided she would fly along side the Peasant Ellanore. The journey and adventure to the enchanted woods would begin.

Her headache now fading, Finella completely forgot to berate Aspen for her theft of the horse. It should have something that princesses wouldn't do.

Elpha didn't waste a second to accept Zande's offer, her head nodding up and down madly in agreement. "I'll definitely join in on that. A terrible, vain woman like herself doesn't deserve any of that treasure.." She exclaimed, clapping her hands together excitedly.
Elpha's head snapped towards Fafnir as he spoke, giving him a look of disbelief as he declined the offer.. "What's the matter with you?! You're saying no a giant opportunity. You could become rich after this!" She exclaimed, waving her hands around expressively as she spoke. "Are you afraid or something? How weak! Scaredy cat!"

@Doc Doctor@midnightt



FAFNIR SIGURD

With Zande and Elpha at the mouth of the forest.

"Quiet child, I am aware of the treasure she hoards. Where is the honor in thieving?" I barked back at her. I paused as I lamented the thought in my shining armor, embers forming around my fingers and off of my crimson cape. "Surely there must be something else we can do without degrading our virtue."

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Ellanore tugged on the reins gently and murmured a few words in the stallion's ears, leading the couple into a steady trot. She had decided the Arabian was to walk around the castle once to warm up before the journey began. As her skirts rustled and the two of them bounced lightly, she tipped her weight slightly to grow closer to Fin. "Hopefully, such violence will not be necessary," she called over the noise of the horse's footsteps cutting through dried grass. "But in the unfortunate case it is required, I suppose it would be in our favor for you to unleash your worse, Finny."

The castle, though it offered a dark and mysterious tone, was magnificently grand. The many pillars and towers were strewn with huge banners and perfectly-aligned shingles, the former of which offered the country's flag, coat of arms, and many other images it held to its name. The path they traveled was along the courtyard, which hummed with the murmurs of a brook nearby and the joyous tittering of birds. Some of the elements, such as the pitch black birdbath lined with rubies or the dark needles cocooning the pine trees lining their path, suggested the gothic theme the queen seemed to savor, but all in all, her outdoors were far more cheerful than her indoors, and as such, Aspe- whoops, Ellanore's mood lightened. Her mind kept flitting back to the same topic, which was why the queen's countrymen seemed to hate her so. Sure, her policies were somewhat questionable at times, and she wasn't the most pleasant all of the time (Ellanore thought back to the hearty serving of screaming Her Highness had delivered to the Grimms) but as for the queen herself, she seemed a woman of good will and intentions.

Suddenly, Ellanore leaned down to call on Fin yet another time. "Fin, how much do you know about the queen who hosts us at this castle? What do you think of her?"

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Finella alternated between flying and sitting on Ellanore's shoulder, for some reason it seemed important to keep calling her this. She tried to remember her other name but, it was already fading. Ellanore spoke and Fin flew down to land on her shoulder to reply.

"But in the unfortunate case it is required, I suppose it would be in our favor for you to unleash your worse, Finny."

"Really Ellanore? Are you trying to turn me into a great big bad fairy?"

Fin teased Ellanore as she spoke, making some grumbling tough act noises as she gently pinched her ear lobe. At least Ellanore seemed more happy now the pair of them were outside, though the grounds were pretty enough, Fin much preferred more bright colours to be present. Fin enjoyed the freedom to fly and took of again until Ellanore spoke to ask a question.

"Fin, how much do you know about the queen who hosts us at this castle? What do you think of her?"

Fin frowned, she had made this point back at the castle, should she expand on her view. She was her Fairy Godmother and didn't want to upset or antagonise Ellanore.

"I don't really the know The Queen, at least I don't think I know her. If what you'll said is correct, then why punish others for something the Grimm Brothers have refused to do. Is it her book or theirs? It seems wrong that should suffer because she wants something she can't get and...."

Fin took a deep breath, hoping Elanore wouldn't get too mad at her.

"...you going to side with her, by spying on the people."

It did make Fin angry at the thought but, as Ellanore had free will, did she have another reason for doing this. Fin took another look at Ellanore, there was something about her and it seemed her name didn't fit in Fin's eyes.

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Ellanore sighed to herself and dug her heels into the horse's ribs, forcing him to stop. From there, she fished around in her pockets, realized Fin wasn't there, and spoke instead to the air around her. "Finny, I know her policy seems... cruel," she offered lightly. "But this is not a personal game she is playing. She is playing the game of politics, which is impersonal and involves many sacrifices. She is not sending thousands of her men to war with this policy; she is eliminating single people in different realms, which, in terms of numbers, is far better when one considers ethics. And she has attempted to influence the Grimm brothers, truly, but we both know it has been in vain. They wouldn't even speak to me and hear my story. The only way she can convince them is to bring others into it, and even then, I have yet to hear a single report of her going through with her promises yet."

"Yes, the 'evil queen' is a rather alarming title," she continued. "But she has ruled alone for years and years without any family to keep her company." She paused, thinking back to her father back at home, who would nearly always call on advisors, family, or both to make a decision, since he found it so impossible to be certain of a choice alone. "I'm not sure how she does it," she murmured. "Of course the toll on her mentally has been harsh. She lacks a council, she lacks a family, and now, even her subjects are turning on her."

She finally noticed the speck of weight on her shoulder and reached over, gently plucking Fin from her perching place and looking her in the eye - or, at least, where Ellanore thought her eyes would be. Two digits felt around until they found Fin's back, which she gently massaged with her fingertips. "She has noticed the pains and frustrations the brothers' tales have brought upon the people. Now, it is up to her to stop them. And unfortunately, the course she has chosen to accomplish her task is one not many who are not part of the political world would understand. Please, try to understand why I have assisted her. I wish to revert the plan, of course, since she is so clearly opposed, but I know why she chose this path and I will support her.

"Will you?"

@Doc Doctor@midnightt



FAFNIR SIGURD

With Zande and Elpha at the mouth of the forest.

I would cross my arms, sighing. "I suppose, but where is this castle exactly? I've been here for a long time and I've yet to see one." I said, though now thinking about it, I never really left my territory. "You there, girl, what exactly can you do? Its clear to me both myself and this man are the brawns of this 'party', how can you contribute?"

Elpha frowned in disapproval as she was called 'girl', and quickly corrected him. "My name is Elpha, not 'girl' thank-you very much. How rude, you didn't even ask my name!" She scolded, before answering his question. "I can do many many things. Infact, I'd even say that I'm stronger than the both of you fools combined." She boasted, smirking proudly. "Now then, enough about me.. shall we get going? The castle isn't too far from here."