[IC] wizards vs the rest of the world

[ShadowVentus]

As I walk home, I notice a wanted poster on a nearby wall. It shows a picture of a man and reads that if he is taken care of, then the mercenary will be handsomely rewarded. His location is just on the outskirts of town and that he tends to frequent Rondorio and its alleyways, killing those unfortunate enough to go down the same alley as him. "Another job...if he's really as dangerous as the description says, then he needs to be taken out soon.." I snatch the poster from the wall, roll it up, and turn back around. I walk in front of the bookstore and notice to my right an alleyway. With the bookstore behind me, I walk towards the alleyway.

[XxLyraxX]

Issa glanced up and saw Michael pass in front of the shop window. She quickly snatched the bag of coins and ushered Don out of the store, all the while apologizing hurriedly. The young witch darted after Michael with Salem on her heels. She almost tripped a few times but she manged to stop herself from falling in the nick of time.

[ShadowVentus]

XxLyraxX said
Issa glanced up and saw Michael pass in front of the shop window. She quickly snatched the bag of coins and ushered Don out of the store, all the while apologizing hurriedly. The young witch darted after Michael with Salem on her heels. She almost tripped a few times but she manged to stop herself from falling in the nick of time.

Michael isn't aware of Issa following him because he's focusing on the man he has to kill. "Well, well, come to die?" The man asks while holding a sword. "Oh, no, I believe I'll be the one walking away." As he responds, Michael summons Oathkeeper and charges toward him. I slash toward him, but he parries my attack with surprising speed and slices me, leaving a large wound on my chest. "Ngh!" Michael grits his teeth. "Think it's time I end this!" He quickly strikes him with the bunt of his blade, knocking him down. He then plunges his sword into the man's heart, killing him instantly. When he removes his sword, Michael collapses, falling backwards and looking up at the sky. His blade disappears as he lays there. "Ngh...more poison...no way.." He says weakly. His wounds burn horribly and he can feel the poison slowly going through his veins.

[XxLyraxX]

A small scream escapes Issa and she sprints towards Michael, almost tripping. She collapsed onto her knees next to him, gazing anxiously at his face with tear filled eyes. "No, no! You're not dying on me!" She cried and placed both of her hands over the wound. She closed her eyes, concentrated fiercely and started to sing. Her voice echoed around them as the same light from before enveloped her hands, this time much brighter. The poison slowly but surely started to disappear but even once it was gone Issa continued to sing, powering her magic into Michael. The horrible wounds started to close, the skin knitting back together. Issa almost tipped over sideways but she caught herself and stubbornly kept singing. Once the wounds were nothing but scars did Issa let her voice fade away and the glow vanish. She blinked open her eyes and swayed slightly before she fell to the side, eyes closing as she lost unconsciousness.

[ShadowVentus]

XxLyraxX said
A small scream escapes Issa and she sprints towards Michael, almost tripping. She collapsed onto her knees next to him, gazing anxiously at his face with tear filled eyes. "No, no! You're not dying on me!" She cried and placed both of her hands over the wound. She closed her eyes, concentrated fiercely and started to sing. Her voice echoed around them as the same light from before enveloped her hands, this time much brighter. The poison slowly but surely started to disappear but even once it was gone Issa continued to sing, powering her magic into Michael. The horrible wounds started to close, the skin knitting back together. Issa almost tipped over sideways but she caught herself and stubbornly kept singing. Once the wounds were nothing but scars did Issa let her voice fade away and the glow vanish. She blinked open her eyes and swayed slightly before she fell to the side, eyes closing as she lost unconsciousness.

"Ngh...Issa..? Issa!" Michael exclaims as he sees her lying near him, unconscious. "Time for some magic of my own..." He pulls out his spell book, flips through it rather fast, and finds a spell he can use to wake her up. "Alright, here goes nothing.." He places a hand on her forehead and it begins to glow. He recites the healing incantation. When he's through, she's conscious once again, but asleep. I then pick her up and carry her back towards the bookstore. I pause for a moment as I near the entrance. "Where does she live, I wonder?" I ask myself.

[XxLyraxX]

Salem padded up to Michael, the feline rubbing himself against the wizards leg before he meowed and trotted over to a set of stairs on the side of the bookstore leading up to a small apartment. He looked back at Michael before he jerked his head toward the stairs then climbed up them. He waited at the top, looking down at the other.

[ShadowVentus]

XxLyraxX said
Salem padded up to Michael, the feline rubbing himself against the wizards leg before he meowed and trotted over to a set of stairs on the side of the bookstore leading up to a small apartment. He looked back at Michael before he jerked his head toward the stairs then climbed up them. He waited at the top, looking down at the other.

Michael blinks, then smiles. "What a smart cat." He remarks as he gently goes up the steps, careful to not drop Issa as he ascends towards the apartment..

[XxLyraxX]

(He's actually her familiar. xD he just doesnt really talk to anybody but her. xD)

Once Michael reached the top of the stairs, Salem turned and padded over to the door. He gripped the rug at the front of the door and lifted it, revealing a spare key.

[ShadowVentus]

XxLyraxX said
(He's actually her familiar. xD he just doesnt really talk to anybody but her. xD)Once Michael reached the top of the stairs, Salem turned and padded over to the door. He gripped the rug at the front of the door and lifted it, revealing a spare key.

(What a nice twist on things!) Michael walks over to the rug, picks up the spare key, unlocks the door, and enters Issa's apartment.

[XxLyraxX]

Salem pads in and looks back at Michael. He seemed to smirk before he leaped up onto the couch. "Her bedroom is that way." He said, flicking his tail towards the hall. "Its the first door on your left." The feline then began to calmly wash his paws.

[ShadowVentus]

Michael smiles. "Thank you for your help." He walks down the hall, and opens the first door to his left. He then enters Issa's bedroom.

[XxLyraxX]

Issa remained fast asleep in Michael's arms, exhausted by her extensive use of magic. Her body was now working to replenish her magic stores and so she would probably remain asleep for some time.

[ShadowVentus]

"Heh, it seems I was able to repay you after all.." He says as he sets her down on her bed. He then proceeds to cover her with a blanket. "Think I'll watch over the bookstore...make sure no one tries to steal anything.." He thinks to himself as he exits her room, quietly closes the door, and turns to leave the apartment. Before he walks out, he turns to Salem. "Please..keep her safe." Michael says to him.

[XxLyraxX]

Salem snorts as he jumped down from the couch. "Of course. What kind of familiar would I be if I didn't protect my mistress?" He said as he padded down the hall. When he reached her bedroom door it opened on its own and he went inside, the door closing behind him. He leaped onto the bed and curled up next to her, bright green eyes watchful.

[ShadowVentus]

Michael laughs a little. "True enough.." He then exits the apartment, closing the door behind him, walks down the stairs and simply keeps watch throughout the night in front of the book store.

[XxLyraxX]

When morning came Brusenna stirred, blinking open her eyes. Her bedroom swam into view and she frowned, confused as to how she had gotten there. Then Michael getting stabbed and her healing him flashed through her mind and she bolted up in bed. Dizziness rushed over her and she swayed. "Easy." She heard and looked over to see Salem sitting next to her. "S-Salem? How did I get here? And wheres Michael, is he ok?" She asked worriedly. "He's fine. He was the one who carried you up here." The feline said.

[ShadowVentus]

When morning arrives, Michael is still awake, having had guarded the store all night. He is slumped over near the door, feeling very drained. "Heh..looks like no one decided to barge their way in under my watch..I wonder if she has awakened yet..." I murmur.

[KingOfKings]

((where am i?)

[KingOfKings]

Don wandered around the city until morning and decided to buy ice cream, he the walked to the bookstore and clapped his hands. he was a little nervous Issa would get mad for arriving so early

[ShadowVentus]

Michael looks up from where he sits and spots Don approaching the store. Since he is tired, Michael doesn't recognize him right away. "A thief in broad daylight..? No..probably just another customer." He slowly stands up and walks toward Don in order to get a better look.