OEH: Rescue-mission for those left behind.

Post by Kimu + Cat bond Grandmother on Jan 1, 2017

Kimu stilled her bond waiting per the order to hold by Tidas. Kimu looked over to the sky. they were close to where the three birds are still circling taking turns as they are small tropical birds so not to attrackt unwanted attention to them. Kimu petter Grandmother, her cat bond, old as she was to sooth her. "Grandmother is my kit still alive?" She whispered, not really expecting an answer. The cat nudged Kimu purring contently.


Post by tidas1971 on Jan 1, 2017

One-Wing had been gone too long and that worried Tidas. The preserver should have returned with news by now. Tidas was their leader and he had to be strong for the others and did not want to worry them. He thought to himself. 'One-Wing would be back he just knew it. The two had been together a very long time and One-Wing had never failed on any mission. The only thing that could have distracted the preserver would be if survivors had been found. Maybe One-Wing was wrapstuffing someone or something.'

"We've waited long enough for the preserver to return. We must continue without news from One-Wing." As the three rescuers make their way deeper into the forest they pause as the scent of both troll and elf becomes stronger again. This time the scent of elf was stronger meaning only one thing. Tidas sends. **Is there anyone out there that can hear me. It's Tidas, Kimu and Silvermoon. We have returned to help anyone that has survived. If your injured and too weak to answer, please find it in yourself to reply.**


Post by Kimu + Cat bond Grandmother on Jan 1, 2017

Kimu sent to her daughter again after Tidas's sending. She tightened her finds over her weapon and chewed st her lower lip thoughtless about it. ~**Daughter...Are you safe? Are others with you? We scent Trolls and Elves and I even smell Claytoucher and Odd-thing about. They with you too? Where are you? Please respond.**~ Kimu locksent to Skorva. Some time passed, moments really and a weak sending replied.

"My Chieftain! Skorva is near, but she has an injury to her head and her sending is weak but she is safe. I will share with you and ShineBrite images of those with her and trolls, she swears are good ones looking out for Raven and our young Glider too." Kimu said ready to run to the tree but knows it's not safe to blindly do that, her feline traits kicking in she hunkers down a bit, eyes and ears sharp fallowing what Tidas and Silvermoon decide is best.

"Maybe they know where your son is as well, Lord Tidas?" Kimu touched his shoulder then took her hand back. Though she wanted to celebrate, it was no time to do so. The images were too few to find joy in. She wondered if maybe the Waring thieving trolls that invaded took slaves. "Maybe Trolls take slaves. What should we do?"

She waited to see what was Sent to Tidas in response. Maybe sending replies to him were stronger. As well as more informative, possibly.


Post by tidas1971 on Jan 2, 2017

Tidas didn't even flinch or show any sign of movement from the touch of Kimu. His entire thought process now was that they were survivors hiding out just ahead of them in the thick foliage of the forest. What better place to hide from the trolls. Trolls usually avoided sunshine but were mostly lazy and avoided certain areas of the forest due to its think twisting vines and plants. Trolls wanted a quick clear path. Pulling off the hood of his cloak Tidas suddenly lunged forward disappearing into the darkness ahead of him leaving the others surprised and startled at their leaders quick actions but, Tidas left them very little choice but to follow.

Never seeing Tidas ahead of them they followed his scent and after a short distance they broke through the thick trees and plants to discover a clearing with one of the largest trees they had ever seen. Tidas was just standing there looking as the sounds of growling could be heard from the shadows of the ancient tree.

Post by tidas1971 on Jan 3, 2017

Waiting for a response from those still inside the great tree a strange unknown sending, a cry for help invaded Tidas mind. As Tidas was about to respond a familiar shape dropped to the ground in front of him, it was Shaft.


Post by moonstone on Jan 3, 2017

Moonstone whimpered in growing fear as the smell of blood and torn bodies filled the air and she curled up on the long stone. She had heard no reply and soon was deep in exhausted sleep.


Post by Kimu + Cat bond Grandmother on Jan 3, 2017

Grandmother, the long tooth bond of Kimu shot to her feet and in that same instant, Kimu held her back from a lunge to protect after being startled. "Not now old one. A friend of the two Towers tribe." Kimu questioned not having seen the Tower elves in a while and her mind distracted at the moment with many things. 

"Shaft, that is your name, right?" Kimu asked more vocal this time. The cat half relaxed waiting to know if this person were a friend or foe. The Cat watched everyone shifting it's eyes to and fro between the small gathering of elves. Just before Kimu had heard a Call sending. It alarmed her to start with. Seeing Shaft suddenly with Grandmother near-ready to pounce, Kimu was on edge. "I don't know the one sending the call, do you Tidas?" Kimu asked alarmed.

Kimu had little idea of Skorva's condition at having a concussion. She was just waiting at the moment and wondering.


Post by Skorva + Odd-thing, F cat bond on Jan 3, 2017

Meanwhile, inside the hidden tree den...

Odd-thing and Claytoucher were pawing and nudging Skorva. Her breathing was shallow and she fell asleep. Odd-thing pulled her from the small pool, she still has her clothing on but weapons were on the floor near by. Odd-thing stepped on her and rolled her over a few times mewling in distress. Claytoucher, still a wee cub was confused and worried, not sure what to do. Stressed, Claytoucher started to pace and fuss.

Soon Skorva coughed as she unsteadily sat up holding her head feeling at the back were it hurt the most. Her head was bleeding again and she felt dizzy. "Go to my Mother, Odd-thing, find her, she will know what to do." Skorva said before passing out again.

The older cat waited a moment making sure Skorva was breathing and headed for the door sniffing and scratching at the entrance in inquisitive desperation.Skorva heard teh call, that was what woke her. The bleeding in her head was making it difficult to to much more than lay down and sleep. She could not reply, nor had the focus or energy to speak. 

Post by moonstone on Jan 3, 2017

Moonstone roused briefly at the stranger's call and sent back weakly. *Not an enemy, a wanderer in search of a new family.* She returned to a troubled sleep as she waited.


Post by Kimu + Cat bond Grandmother on Jan 3, 2017

Kimu rode the cat hard, they were not too far already, but the Cat did not like the smell of rotten fallen friends. Nor did the elf on her back. "Almost there Grandmother." Kimu said absently. "I see her, I think! There!" Kimu gestured to where she was looking at and the cat rode to meet the stranger. 

Kimu slid from her bond to step beside the stranger. "My eyes see with joy that you live, here..." Kimu gingerly lifted the girl's head in one hand holding a water skin in the other. My bond cat will let us both ride, are you fit...can you move on your won or should I help you?" 

Kimu offered hoping the Lass would wake and reply. Here eyes searched and ears too, for Trolls or trace of living elf. "This is no place for the living, we should move soon. This vantage is too exposed." Kimu said. She looked back down to Moonstone.


Post by moonstone on Jan 3, 2017

*Not strong enough to walk...* Moonstone's sending was weak as she struggled to open her eyes.


Post by Kimu + Cat bond Grandmother on Jan 3, 2017

The big cat laid down beside Kimu and Moonstone while keeping alert still as Kimu put the water skin away and gathered up the girl in her arms. "Don't strain, I'll look after you till we can find a healer, just hold strong till then, lass." Kimu said softly. 

Once on the spotted long tooth She and her bond left the area with the flat stone where the mass slaughter took place and headed back to Tidas and the others at the hidden tree den. 

Soon, Kimu arrives with the stranger in her arms. Her bond, cat stopped back with the others outside the den waiting. Kimu was not gone long since it was a short distance as Long tooth strides and sprinting go. "My Lord, She needs a Healer soon. Not sure what her name is, but she told me she is a friend, and really weak." 

Kimu looked around impatiently searching with her eyes the area then kind of shrunk at still not seeing Skorva. Grandmother looked uneasily at the large tree as she started to scent the urgency of Odd-thing at the large stone at the base of the large tree. 

She murmured some and distress mewlings fighting the urge to go to find Odd-ting on the other side of that rock. In the mean time her hackles were up due to the collective emotions felt all around from cat and elf.

Post by Shaft on Jan 3, 2017

(((OOC Shaft is an elf and Jackle wolfrider)))

BIC:
Shaft stood up "Yes, inside" She responded to Silvermoon Before she could explain more Whitemoth stepped out of the doorway, moving between Whitemoth and the others **He's a friend** She opensent so the truth rung in her words. "He means us no harm Chief Tidas. He actually carried Raven's cocoon here and the troll Maiden Jewel cared for Raven before I found her with Chittersweet. Skorva is inside with a head wound and also in need of a healer. Kashee is unhurt I think but in shock." Her Head was spinning with too many thoughts and she said everything quickly to avoid a fight.

Chittersweet zoomed out from behind Whitemoth and flew a few circles around him then Tidas and Kimu and went and buried itself in Silvermoon's hair contently. "Yes yes Did digs nice and help Hightthings and Chittersweet. Like Grass and other Home Dig digs! But OH many bad Digs Digs, But none here none here. Chittersweet scout all safe!"


Post by moonstone on Jan 3, 2017

Moonstone rested against Kimu once the pair had come back to the great tree and Moonstone eased to the ground to rest. She was bewildered by the shifting talk and smells unfamilar to her. With a silent whimper, she released the tears that mourned the passing of her parents and the relief that she had found others. Others, that though were strangers and different, were welcoming her into their own circle.


Post by Silvermoon on Jan 4, 2017

Silvermoon was glad Shaft seemed to be alright, but raised an eyebrow at the sight of the white Troll.
He didn't looked like the Raiding Trolls of days before, but still she was on guard. Behind the troll she saw Kashee and when Shaft told them others had survived too, she felt relieved.

"Greetings White Troll, it seems we owe you our gratitude for helping our kin. I have never seen you here..... did you come with the maiden behind you?" She saw the big Trollmaiden hold Kashee, not against his will, but like a caring mother. 'Good!' She thought. 'The boy needs someone to care for him.' She had seen the bodies of his parents, slayed by the trolls... it had broken her heart to see that much rage.

Suddenly she felt a bump on her head and knew Chittersweet had found her hair again. "Hello little friend! I am glad to see you are fine. You did good job looking after our tribemembers."

Post by Lord Tidas/ Fefe on Jan 8, 2017

IC: Tidas lowered his hands. He heard Silvermoon and Shaft tell him this white haired Troll was not a foe. He had dropped his bloody weapon in response to Tidas. However, he had not moved out of the way yet and this was strange. Was the Troll going to give up the survivors or not? Tidas looked around to see if his tiny preserver was near by. He clenched his jaw. moving a hand to his shoulder looking down at the ground.

His mind envisioning all the bodies, the dried blood, the stench of Trolls and body parts of all those killed. He had not even seen the worst of it as there was far worse closer to the Two towers. He also has no idea some were kept alive and taken. He has no idea if his son lives and now his tiny friend is gone too long too. He took a long deep breath, letting it out. His mind started to clear and he let go of the breath.

"Thank you for setting your weapon aside, please move so we may enter the Den or else please bring them out or let them pass. We know some are hurt. Just then, Tidas looks up seeing Odd-thing with Skorva tied to it's back making it's way out of the tree the way Shaft had. then just before looking away, he saw Claytoucher fallow without Kimu. He figured the two are inseparable, Kimu must be looking after someone.

This being said, Tidas went over to the base of the tree where odd-thing was headed and looked Skorva over then petted the cat on it's head. Tidas told the cat, "Good job." He then stepped softly over to Shaft speaking to her. "My eyes see with joy , you are well. Thank you for helping keep them safe."

Then, Tidas stepped calmly over to the stranger leaning against the Long Tooth cat, Grandmother who seemed happy to see Skorva and her two cubs. She did not budge as she was guarding the stranger.

As the tall sea elf kneels down on his hands and knees, he asked the stranger, "I am Lord Tidas of the Wave Dancers. What is your name? ...We will look after you. You are safe with us and welcome to stay or go once you are healed and feeling better. for now though, you can relax till we start to move again." he offered a warm smile then stood up again. He walks over to Shaft and Silvermoon. "Have you seen Onewing about? I am worried"


Post by Shaft on Jan 9, 2017

Chittersweet hummed and all but puurred still contently nestled in Silvermoons hair. "ShimmerShine Highthing Very soft Chittersweet cozy comfy" as it sighed and then fell into a light nap.

Shaft watch the little group her focus mostly on Tidas as he was an acting Chief and the only leader present. She did not sense Kimu walk up at first until the elftess was already past her and half way to Whitemoth as she felt no ill will. She held a hand of too stop the older elf but she was past the troll before she could blink. She was loosing her edge and she already knew it with how tired she was. Her expression ask Whitemoth to be at ease with the sudden approach of the cat rider. However she was not sure it he'd see it or read her correctly.

When Tidas walked up to her and spoke "I did not do much just merely show the Merle's Grotto..." she paused squeezing the spear in her hand till her knuckle were white before she swallowed and relaxed them. Looking up at the much tall elf "She's not gone too is she?" she barley said above a whisper. "I ...I could not find her Or Vaun Taeza, Chantel...."she swallowed hard again "among the, those gone onto the Palace"

Chittersweet woke half way to Tidas's question "Quite sleep time, all snuggle safe. Onewing go there." It point half heartedly to a bush nearby.

An audible HIC came from the bush followed by " Onewing find Yummy Sweetberries (Strawberries) "So hungry Onewing ate one but plenty to share if come see...HIC!"
Upon investigation a slightly round belly Preserver with hiccup from eating too fast laid gorged under the bush three or four wolf lengths away.


Post by moonstone on Jan 9, 2017

Moonstone gazed at the tall leader with tears still flooding her eyes and spoke softly. "Thank you, Lord...Tidas. I am Moonstone and I thank you for your greeting. I, with my parents, are wanderers. Nearly three eights ago, I found them both dead and stayed only long enough to bury them together. It took me a long time to make it here, only...only to find..." Moonstone shook her head before diving into a bush and releasing the tiny amount still residing in her stomach after Tidas moved on to speak to another elf.
"Alone...though welcome." She whispered as the tears continued to flow and she wiped her mouth with a green leaf.
Breathing deeply, she sat down and watched quietly with burning eyes as she wrestled some control over her sorrow for her parents. There would be time later to mourn further but for now, she had a duty to her new tribemates. Food and water would be good but she was unsure of who to ask for either. For now, rest would be enough.


Post by Silvermoon on Jan 9, 2017

Silvermoon was a bit suprised by Kimu's action, but it was funny to watch.
"I guess she is eager to see her daughter again." She said to the white haired troll. "Does anyone need help carrying out? I understand some are hurt?"

Then she noticed the new elf, Moonstone and walked to her. The poor girl had been through a lot. "Here, drink this, it is fresh water. I think I have some dried meat in my bag, I will fetch it for you."

On her way back she saw OneWing, where Cittersweet had pointed to, under a bush with sweetberries and decided they would be a treat to all. She gently touched the bush and it started growing and giving more berries, enough for everyone. "Chittersweet, do you want some too?"

She plucked a few and went back to Moonstone. "I have some meat and berries for you, I hope you like them."
She sat next to her, just letting her now she wasn't alone anymore.

Shaft looked as devistated as she felt when she had first set foot on their holt again, the bodies she had seen... but she hadn't seen Merle, Vaun or any other she asked for.
She smiled encouraging at the female next to her, if she had questions she was there to answer them.

Post by Kimu + Cat bond Grandmother on Jan 12, 2017

It had never occurred her feline like moves would surprise Folks. It was normal for Kimu and Skorva to move that fast and nimble with a good bit of accuracy as a cat might have, but not always. They are not cats, after all. Kimu had not moved that fast in a long while, not needed to in that long while. Her daughter was reason enough in her mind.

When Kashee spoke up, Kimu flinched in surprise. She covered her own mouth in surprise he heard her whisper clear enough to get that word! Her eyes were wide in shock as she shook her head. She looked from Kashee to Jewel "Sorry, maiden. I did not mean t..." She blushed seeing the Troll maiden rapidly cover Kashee's mouth and play it off as a kiss to his head. Kimu stole the idea and rubbed her mouth as Whitemoth came closer and moved about to get Raven and to help Jewel.

Kimu saw she had misspoke and blushed guiltily in the face as the Troll Maiden had left with Kashee. Spotting her Daughter's weapons near the glowing people, Kimu gathers them and heads towards the front of the den also to offer an assist if it was needed. She looked around. "Relax. We know not all Trolls are bad." She said as she walked outside to her daughter then her bond.

She awarded the two cat youths then, while petting Grandmother spotted Moonstone being looked after by Silvermoon. As Tidas noticed Kimu observing the stranger purging her sickness in the shrubbery, He shared the elf Maiden's name. Kimu took a step from her cat speaking. "Silvermoon, Will Moonstone be alright enough to ride? You going to be Ok, Moonstone?" Kimu hoped nothing too serious was happening to the new elf, giving her a wide birth for some room to move. Kimu did not wish to crowd the two of them.

After a moment she looked back to Silvermoon. "I think everyone is out of the den, and these might be all the wounded. She then stopped talking looking to Tidas and then Shaft. The two of them knew others that were gone and what Kashee had said before Jewel before walking with Whitemoth...She shivered thinking about it and how her over worked mind had dismissed his words till just now.

She had to look away as she swallowed thickly forcing the swallow. She said nothing. She turned her head looking towards the felled two towers then hung her head as she mounted Grandmother. "Tidas, One elf can ride with Skorva and if needed, Grandmother can carry anyone or several elves." She offered if anyone needed the assistance.It was mostly to distract her thinking. Kimu could not have known yet from where the trolls had come from. She looked at the two towers thinking on those dead and rotting in the heat and reflected on looking west and not seeing the two towers again. It made her own stomach tight and uneasy as she shakes it off.


Post by Lord Tidas/Fefe DM on Jan 12, 2017

IC: Hearing Shaft speak his already sad thoughts moved the Lord to look away. He could not answer her. She had not expected...no, he was not prepared to hear those words yet. He turned from Shaft needing to be to himself a moment. This many hurt and wounded and in the back of his mind he slightly registered Kashee say his name but nothing else from within the Tree den just before stepping out of it with the two Trolls.

Hearing Moonstone explain who she was and how she came to be here, he observed her, also those others around him, so much so fast and all at once. His mind was spinning. She gathered his thoughts realizing he was chuckling at seeing Shaft and Silvermoon pointing at Onewing. It was a good sign and he sighed with relief.

He placed a hand to his own forehead shaking his head. Then looked around at those gathering around him. "Alright, if this is all we have that survived, then we must retreat back to the others, they too are in need of healing and several are already in wrap stuff. I worry for them but we had to be sure we could offer help if anyone lived. "It is good we also have Raven with us. Is everyone ready to head back to the others now? Or is there something more we need to do before we go back to the shore?"

Thank the High Ones you all have, Also, three new faces. I'd say the High Ones have blessed us this day." He felt better, but only a bit. Poor Kashee. His parents. Tidas looked to the two trolls. "Thank you Whitemoth and Jewel for helping to look after our kin. This land is no longer secure and we should go and seek out a new untouched land away from Mad trolls." He shared.


Post by moonstone on Jan 16, 2017

"Thank you, I could use something to eat. It was too long a time without and only a handful of nuts and what water I could find." Moonstone sat up straighter with her staff resting across her knees as she accepted the filling meal.
As she ate slowly and with caution for her stomach still twisted from earlier, she glanced around at the assemblage of elves, trolls and preservers talking softly or in silent watch.
" I am Moonstone, daughter of Tres and Moonspring. And you are known as?" Moonstone turned to the one who had watched her as she ate and drank.
As she waited, she smoothed her hand over the thick wood of her staff. Her father had taken great care to carve it once he found just the right piece to work on. It had taken nearly one turn of a cold season to complete and gift to her on her naming day.


Post by Silvermoon on Jan 20, 2017

Silvermoon smiled. "My name is Silvermoon, daughter of Silver and Laneah, greatgranddaughter of Timmorn, first of the Wolfriders..." She didn't know why she added that, but it felt important. "It is nice to meet you. I am sorry you travelled from far to be caught in this fight... we lost many tribemembers, but it is good to see a new face." She admired the staff in her hands, it was clearly very important to Moonstone.
"It was good that we returned, but we will not stay here for long. We want to leave this holt to find a new one. Lord Tidas..." She pointed at their leader. ".., he is our leader, will guide us there. Hopefully it is free from Raiders and a good place to start anew. Will you join us?"
She kept the option open, because Moonstone could be wanting to return from where she came from.