[IC] The Rise of the Guardian

[MegaraFoxfire]

Ash frowned and said “wait, I know of the creatures but what about people attacking others?”

When they got to the doctors location scarlet stirred again and muttered “are we…there yet…”

[Jazz]

"They think they've been chosen to carry out their ladies will, will even commit suicide to not be captured. We don't know who "she" is, but the only thing we are sure of is that she wants you." The younger tells her.

Orion chuckles as he opens the door. "We're here." The hooded figure enters the room, Orion motions where to lay Ash down before bowing and taking his leave toward the barracks. Orion began gathering his supplies along with getting some water boiling. "Scarlet? If you are awake, on a scale of one to ten, how would you rank your pain?" He asks.

[MegaraFoxfire]

Ash frowned and rubbed her face as she started to get a headache. “So this lady of the dark…is more than the ravings of a mad man…so what is your mission then?”

Scarlet flinched and said weakly “11…my head is killing me and so is my lower back…what happened out there…”

[Jazz]

"Our mission is to learn more of this. To see what your role is since they want you alive." But it seems you know Ash much as we." The older surmised.

Orion came back over as he set some things aside. "Here. Chew on this. It's a natural pain reliever." Offering her leaves of an herb. Once she took it, he gently rolled her over. "I'm going to check your back. Excuse if I hurt you." Her gently lifts her clothing to see the damage to her back.

[MegaraFoxfire]

Ash sighed and nodded then looked at Carth and said “then I will propose this. You can come with me on my mission to solve this mystery as long as his secret is kept safe. No reports of Carth go back to anyone. If you can promise that then I’ll work with you”

Scarlet nodded and started chewing saying softly “lower back…” it was bruised badly and there was a piece of wood sticking out from the wound close to her spine.

[Jazz]

Both considered this proposal and looked at each other. The younger nods and so does the other before they look at Ash. "We accept your offer." Both held out their hand to be shaken. Each would introduce themselves. "My name is Altoron." "I'm Kanarus."

Orion left the article of clothing where it was before going to get some other supplies. First, he applies some salve that helps with pulling the piece of wood out as well apply a numbing agent. He lets it sit while he prepares his station. "You have a piece of wood sticking out of your back. No worries, it might require some stitches. You bruised your back pretty good too and I have a salve for that. I also applied a numbing salve on the wound and bit outside of it so I can operate effectively. It is near your spine but with steady hands, we have a high chance of getting the wood out without making you immobile." Orion explains.

[MegaraFoxfire]

Ash smiled weakly and shook both their hands. “The dragon is Carth. And the woman before is Lady Scarlet. I hope she’s okay…it’s been a bad few days…” she held her face a moment.

Scarlet nodded weakly and said “thank you Orion…sorry for this mess…first ash and me…do you know the guys with the hoods?”

[Jazz]

"It seems she is in good hands." The third spoke up as he returned to his companions. He gave a frown at the two before giving a sigh. It seems they already handled the conversation to the point they deemed her safe enough to reveal themselves. "I guess they have already explained everything and introduced themselves, My name is Maltoran. The older of Kanarus." He introduces.

"No worries. I've worked on worse." He comments. He checks the wound and pokes the edges to see if he has gotten any reaction before getting to work on the piece of wood and any splinter that may have stayed behind, working as carefully as possible. "I have worked on a few when they come for aide."

[MegaraFoxfire]

Ash smiled and nodded “I was pushy. We have felt eyes on us for a while and I wanted to know why…thank you for helping Scarlet. I should get a room for the night…”

She flinched as the wood came out and she said “still…I’m sorry…that does feel a bit better…”

[Jazz]

"If it helps-...." Kanarus Started before hesitating. He didn't want to come off as already of the stalkers they were normally known for but that was their job. "....Carth and Lady Scarlet have quarters nearby. It wasn't destroyed by the snake-like....things." Not sure what to call them. But at least he figured the information useful.

"Almost done. Just making sure no splinters were left." Orion announces before seeing that his work was done after a thorough investigation, began working on the stitches as well as the salve for the wound as he worked. After stitches, he removed what he didn't need and had cloth and cotton pads for the wrappings. "Alright I will need you to sit up for me so I can wrap it up. I don't think your quarters were damaged and I am sure Ash was made aware of it, if you would like, help you get there so she may take care of you in the mean time." He explains.

[MegaraFoxfire]

Ash blinked and said “I guess I would have missed that in my fever state…well I’ll check with Carth then we can head there and go over information?” She moved to Carth and rubbed his nose to say “hey Carth? Do you want to shift back yet or wait til morning?”

Scarlet sat up weakly and nodded and lift her shirt so he could wrap around her. “I’m guessing the hooded guys followed us that far…”

[Jazz]

The three men bowed their heads, a way they say farewell. Heading toward their own quarters. The sleeping dragon twitched, his eyes scrunched as well as his nose. His eyes opened enough only to close and sighed. He was too tired to care about anything. He moved his muzzle away and curled further into himself.

"Probably." He began wrapping her torso carefully but securely. After, he cut the wrap and tied it securely. "Alright. You're all set. Would you like to stay here or go back to your quarters?" Orion asks.

[MegaraFoxfire]

Ash sighed and said “I guess I’m staying here…I can’t leave you defenseless…” she turned around and leaned on his side, wrapping her jacket around her.

Scarlet slowly got up and said “my own quarters only to make sure Ash got there okay…”

[Jazz]

Carth felt something small lean against his side as he had been dozing off after his muzzle had been messed with. He moved himself to where he was curled around her, his head resting next to her.

Orion nodded, grabbing a walking stick for Scarlet before helping her with an offered arm toward her own quarters. "If not, we can see about some last-minute arrangements at the barracks so you are close to her and Carth."

[MegaraFoxfire]

Scarlet nodded and said “that would be good…we better check there first…if he hasn’t shifted back she won’t leave him…stubborn woman…” she took his arm and the walking stick and let him lead her back out. “Guess you really won’t be coming with us then….

[Jazz]

Orion looked at Scarlet confused at her last comment. "What would make you say that?" He asks her. He hadn't even gotten ahold of anybody to discuss the subject. He had considered it but still wanted to talk to all the healers there.

[MegaraFoxfire]

Scarlet looked at him and said “I’m just thinking after this mess…being attacked and having hooded stalkers…”

[Jazz]

"Well, they don't stalk needlessly." Orion comments with an amused smile. "To be fair, you and Ash both will need my approval for the bill of clean health. At least enough to travel. It gives me time to think about it."

[MegaraFoxfire]

Scarlet sighed and nodded as they got to the building and they saw Ash curled against Carth and she cursed. “She can’t sleep like that…”

[Jazz]

Orion was amused by the sight. "I don't think she's going to budge." He comments. "Let's get you to bed so you can rest. I'll take a look at her in the morning" Waiting till she was ready to leave, going to one of the guards asking them for an open room. The guard guides them to a room and opens it before leaving to go back to his post. He then looks at Scarlet. "I can have someone deliver your things till you can go back to your quarters if you'd like."