[IC] Fae Wild (A RP with myself and Fetzen)

[Eviledd1984]

@Fetzen

"Eh their is no need for that kind of violence..." Bette said getting off her horse and trying to pull him off of the man, Xavier got off his horse also pulling Bette back and trying to gently push Madawc away form the man as best he could. If he was successful then he would move Madawc aside and help the man onto his feet.

[Fetzen]

@Eviledd1984

They were not successful in the sense of them actually moving Madawc anywhere, but Bette and Xavier were successful with stopping him doing what he was doing. The stableman got back up to his feet and was silent. He didn't have much time to speak anyway, because Madawc continued his rant: "You can tell my many things, and I have heard a lot of things over the past few days. But you can't do that paired with insults like these! That's all!"

He went away, not looking back at what his two companions were doing. "Let's search for a decent vendor or some sort..."

[Eviledd1984]

@Fetzen

"Right of course let us go before they come after us with pitchforks and torches.." Bette said calming saying sorry to the stableman while watching Xavier walking away holding the rope around the horse's neck and walking to the general store that would hold most of the supplies that they would need.

Bette soon followed behind him.

[Fetzen]

@Eviledd1984
"If they come with pitchforks and torches, I will come with fists and magic!" Madawc snarled. He was clearly steaming, but at least he did let Xavier and Bette into the general store before entering it himself. With that protective barrier in front of him his bad mood probably would not be too penetrative.

While he was letting Bette and Xavier do their business first, he counted his remaining coins. It really wasn't much that was left, but it would be enough to keep him nourished for a few days. He could sleep outside, if necessary.

[Eviledd1984]

@Fetzen

Bette was doing most of the talking with the shopkeeper trying not to piss him or Madawc off as he was rather agitated still, Staning beside Xavier helping him pick out the tools and things that they will need for their journey. All the while her eyes moving to Madawc to check on him.

"This one..." The former mute said pointing to a piece of rope that could provide useful for something during their travel.

[Fetzen]

@Eviledd1984

It didn't slip through Madawc's attention that Bette was observing him. From a neutral point of view this action would have been quite adequate, given what had happened a few minutes ago, but for him, it was very annoying. The man didn't say anything though, but instead was brooding with arms crossed in front of his chest and leaning against a wall further away from them.

After Xavier and Bette had finished her business, it was his turn to buy supplies. It wasn't much - for a simple reason: He was running out of money. However since he had provided funding for Bette, Madawc assumed that it would be nothing but fair if she would share hers with him when it became necessary.

The demon-man approaached the couple that was waiting outside, clamping a small bag between his upper arm and his torso. "So... plans for the remainder of the day ?" Perhaps 'day' was a bit euphemistic: It was turning dark rapidly now. Yet he would not have been surprised if they made the decision to go on through the night.

[Eviledd1984]

@Fetzen

"We head to the next town and during the night...of course if you are too afraid to ride during the night" Bette said smiling while riding along with the others.

[Fetzen]

@Eviledd1984

"Afraid of the night, me ?" Some would have blushed, but for Madawc, the question was borderlining ludicrousness so hard that it actually managed to stop him from thinking about being angry. The half-demon laughed so intensive that his chubby belly started wobbling up and down. "You did notice that I volunteered for the watch last night, didn't you ? Why should riding at night be any more dangerous than that ? I'm being carried comfortably, that's all."

[Eviledd1984]

@Fetzen

"Well i know that you will need someone to help stopping you filling your underwear..." Bette said giggling and patting his shoulder in a friendly manner, Xavier meanwhile was looking over towards them scolding them form underneath his helmet while now walking in front of them having put his gear into his pack.

"Lets...go..." He said slowly looking to Bette and then to Madawc.

[Fetzen]

@Eviledd1984

"And you will be blown away by the wind if you let your mount go too fast..." Madawc replied. He didn't sound very amused, but he didn't sound aggressive either. It had just been a joke of her that he couldn't really understand.

Why was Xavier talking so slowly ? Was it him not being appreciative of Bette's joke as well or something else ? He didn't ask. Asking had not shown to posess much of an effectiveness so far when it came to the former mute. Madawc pushed his body into the saddle, still in full armor and now with some additional supplies in his bags.

[Eviledd1984]

@Fetzen

Xavier mounted his horse looking towards Bette scolding her also mostly for taking up their time when they should be riding to the main city of Bravado, He already had a idea of what he would say to the king and how he would leave his services and how he would speak to him about perhaps either retiring or doing another services for him.

With his new "powers" He would need to train them and getting ready for freeing his father's comrades, Although he would think of freeing his comrades will anger the king of Bravado or anyone else in the land.

[Fetzen]

@Eviledd1984

It was a whizzing noise that entered Xavier's and Bette's ears. The group of three had entered an extended forest that lay in their path towards Bravado. The trees were tall and dark, but the seldom travelers had created a narrow dirt road leading through it. They could only ride behind, not next to each other. It was because of this that the loud demonic growl came from behind. Then a noise of something rather soft, but very large and heavy hitting the ground.

Madawc, who was not wearing his armor because it was packed onto Bette's horse, had been struck by an arrow though his shoulder. The attacker already was nowhere to be seen again, and there was no noise that would be standing out from the ubiquitous rushing of the wind and the occasional dropping of a piece of branch onto the floor. The demon was bleeding badly.

[Eviledd1984]

@Fetzen

Xavier pulled out his large looking sword growling softly getting mentally prepared for the incoming battle, Stopping his horse for a moment getting off of it so that his steed would not be harmed form the incoming arrows. Now moving close to Madawc blocking the next incoming arrows with his sword.

Bette now stood beside the two of the demon-men turning into her demonic form and the three of them waiting for the next incoming attack.

[Fetzen]

@Eviledd1984
Standing there and observing the environment was of no avial. Whatever was out there would not come out unless more effort was put into the search. Perhaps the attacker - whoever he, she or they were - already was on the run and building up distance.

"What the hell are you waiting for ?" Madawc groaned with pain. His hand was shaking badly as he reached for the arrow's shaft. Should he pull the thing out ? It would at least allow him to move, roll on the floor to a position that was less exposed. On the other hand it could be nothing but the arrow itself that was sealing off the worst injuries his blood vessels had suffered.

[Eviledd1984]

@Fetzen

Xavier nodded and rushed into the direction of the arrows using some of his powers to see where they could be, He could see a vague image of who the attacker were but he was not sure. Before he left he had quickly asked Bette to look after Madawc just in cause their is another attacker to get the two of them.

[Fetzen]

@Eviledd1984

Xavier's image that he had gained through his new powers was blurred. The enemy was moving extremely fast. In fact, it was flying - and it now suddenly came down from the treetops. Large, feathered wings were attached to a sleek, but muscular body. The creature had its hands free for using its bow while descending and released a deafening shriek. It appeared that it planned to slam right into the former mute.

[Eviledd1984]

@Fetzen

Xavier swinged his sword at the incoming demons completely missing and cutting the big trees behind them in a single slash, The demons would have ample time to knock the former mute down onto his feet. Bette meanwhile in her demon form using her hair tentacles to try to claw at the incoming demons while encouraging the former muter to get up.

[Fetzen]

@Eviledd1984
The creature - which wasn't a demon at all, although its appearance was a quite close match for common imaginations of one - didn't manage to entirely dodge the tentacle which had suddenly emanated from Bette. It was slammed to the ground, but then it had the opportunity to score a decent hit on Xavier who seemed not to be in so much control of his big sword. It bit into his armored leg, its teeth apparently not becoming damaged by the metal and started to move its head around violently with the mute still caught in the creature's iron bite.

[Eviledd1984]

@Fetzen

Xavier let out a low grunt form the creature that was biting on leg trying to kick the creature off of his leg, Thrusting his sword downward trying to stab the thing that was biting him. Bette meanwhile was trying to attack the others that were coming after them hissing and trying to protect the two men.

[Fetzen]

@Eviledd1984

Xavier's attempted strike was a success, though a rather costly one. The impaled creature died, bleeding all across his lower body. The creature's teeth had made quite visible dents in his armor and the blood that was seeping in through the gaps between the different pieces of it felt like a weak acid irritating the skin.

There was one other creature left. It focused on Bette since she was attacking it and managed to slam her to the ground, its feet standing on her thighs and its claws thrusting downwards to reach her. It was only then when a sudden, hot blast wave hit them both, tossing them a few feet through the air and separating them again. Its origin: Madawc, who had managed to get up onto his feet. It was a horribly unstable walk and even through his demonic skin he looked really pale.