Diabolus Moenia[Ruins]

[Xellane]

The sound of wings alerted the boy, he rolled out of his bedroll while unstringing his bow and notched an arrow once he got into his knee down stance he used for full accuracy. The fires embers cast a dim glow around the make shift camp. He heard the mans voice and thoughts rushed through his head That glint, swords! The voice! Cold, hard, emotionless, that of a killers. My options! Be escorted. Period. "Very well, allow me to gather my bed roll and restring my bow, please." The teen said rising from his stance and going about his business. Once done the boy approached the man "All set, I am ready for a bit more walking." He said with some bitterness. In all honesty, this was the longest "hike" he had ever been on, even the trip from his old demolished village to the city had been less, and his feet were killer. But he would uplhold, after all, it wasn't that big of a deal and he didn't want to sound whiney.  

[PandArsonist]

Naru nodded, trying not to roll his eyes. "Walk? It's 10 miles...I don't feel like walking. Hold still for a bit." He quickly dispelled his katanas, retuning them to the shadows. Then he studied the teens figure. "Hmm...this shouldn't be so hard. You may feel a bit awkward, but don't worry, the feeling will pass...maybe." With that, Naru once again summoned his wings, though this time he summoned a second pair, smiling as they slowly faded into existence, appearing from the boys own shadow. "Come on, we can fly there a lot faster than we can walk. The wings will act just as if you've always had them, you should be able to control them quite easily. Don't try anything funny though, because I can make them disappear quite easily, and that would not be a pretty mess. Sorry to do this, but well...Something about that little king says that he'd be a pain in the a** to deal with if I got on his bad side this early on. The name's Naru by the way..." With that, he jumped into the air, waiting for the teen to join him, not caring if he received a response.
(by the way, my weapons are made from solid shadows, not metal, so there's no way you would see them in the darkness. I let it go though, because I figured your eyes would be able to make them out anyway, since I appeared by the fire.)  

[Xellane]

"My names Xellane" He said, taking off with him, not sure if he heard him or not. The sensation was strange, to say the least. Not just being able to fly, but being so much in control of the flight. It was his first time off the ground like this and it felt like he was a natural, although that's probably how everyone felt. "Well, this definetly beats walking." The teen muttered to himself, ascending to meet Naru.  

[PandArsonist]

Naru nodded, his vampiric ears hearing every word. "Glad you could join me. Let's go." With that, Naru headed back to the castle, traveling slow enough for Xellane to keep up. As he approached the castle, he looked up to the windows, making sure the young king saw the both of them. "Hopefully he can see us..though, if not...this will let him know for sure..." Naru closed his eyes and concentrated a bit, searching for the kings shadow. He couldn't do much from this distance, but he didnt mean to do much. Inside the castle, the kings shadow twisted and changed, as bits and pieces of it changed and rearranged itself. Finally, Naru opened his eyes, satisfied that the king would understand. The kings shadow now formed a simple message on the floor behind him: "We're here."  

[Xellane]

As Xellane followed this new man he noticed something about him. It was in the way the man smiled. It wasn't quite a smile actually, it was more of a disdainful smirk. Regardless, the man had the strangest teeth. They were no doubt the teeth of a vampire, but the teen was sure all the Olde Tales were just myths, although in nineteen years of life he did not expect to see everything. He kept pace with Naru up until they got to the castle "What now?" Xellane asked quizically, not seeing a way in unless someone opened a window or they simply broke through one.  

[PandArsonist]

Naru looked towards the teen. "Hell if I know...I sent the king a little...message...letting him know we're here. I don't think he would like it if we broke his windows, and then there would be his guards to deal with. If we broke in, they might think we're intruders or attacker and try to fight us. While I'm sure I could handle them, I wouldn't want to waste the effort. I might not seem like it, but unnecessary violence irks me, and necessary violence is just a way of survival. If I had my way, I'd simply go about my business without fighting anyone. Fate has not been as kind as to grant me that leisure though. I sure didn't choose this life. At any rate, we wait for the little king to guve us entrance. He has his ways..."  

[Rinexe]

Defaeco saw his shadow change and form in front of him, now annoyed. He would have to kill the lights here to stop the annoyance. He stood up slowly, opening a large stain glass window. He set his staff on a holster outside, lighting it up with his magic. He rubbed his eyes a bit, scratching them. He was having trouble seeing at the moment, and he couldn't figure out exactly why. He had a plan though, a plan that Naru and the new one would act out for him. The beginning of a large time.

 

[PandArsonist]

((Rin, btw, you know that in the absence of light, pretty much everything turns into shadow, right? So like, darkness is solid shadow...so, going into a darker area just gives me more access...the only way to remove shadows is to light up the area...just letting ya know....))
Naru heard the noise and glanced up, seeing a window open. He gestured to Xellane, whom he decided to refer to as Xell, and flew up to the window, landing besides Decaf (as he decided to call the king) and once again dispelled his wings, before fixing the kings shadow. "So, you got my message~"  

[Xellane]

The teen followed Naru, dissapointed at the anticlimactic way he entered the castle. It does matter how I entered, it's how I leave he reminded himself. He wanted to leave alive, preferrably with another objective, this one maybe even with a reward. If the Rebele could offer great rewards, a king should be able to offer better ones. Better facilities for training, perhaps. Maybe even moving targets the teen thought with a grin. It would be very cool if a new bow could be offered, or new ideas for a bow, the hidden shrines at my old village could throw anything I want onto the bow of my choice. Well, as long as the correct sacrifice is in order, that is. Xellane was tired of flying and was ready to see how well he was at landing, unfortunately he didn't get a chance to find out. The wings were dispelled, and it was only by luck that the teen landed on his feet without so much as a stumble.  

[Rinexe]

"Okay. Now to see if either of you are worth anything. Rebele has someone I want. His name is Drasta. He is a necromancer, and I need him here. You will receive your first training, MONEY, and for you, whatever your name is, an upgrade to the bow," Defaeco told both of them. He motioned to a mage in a corner that could quickly teleport them to Ethral City. It was closest he could get them to the base.

((Short post, gonna go to bed.))

 

[PandArsonist]

Naru sighed. "Fine...I'll accompany the kid on your little mission. But seeing as how he has the most to gain, I'll just be providing back up. Oh, and for the record, I'm getting tired of these damn Fetch missions. I didn't sign up to be a dog."  

[Xellane]

An upgrade to the bow, it's like he's reading my mind. At this point I simply wouldn't oust the possibility "That's it? You don't need to know my name or anything? Well, that's fine by me, my most esteemed and highly cherished king" The teen said, layering the back end of the sentence with sarcasm and a face to match which would be most comical for the children that were at the village, although he had better watch jut how 'comical' he was around Defaeco. "The name is Xellane, and the reason I came here in the first place was to give a name, a Rebele recruiter's name actually, although I am unsure whether or not you know this man or not anyway. I'll get right to Drasta though I suppose, now that you've mentioned a bow upgrade." He said, walking over to the mage and stood there awaiting Naru. This was the first mission he had ever been assigned since his test of manhood, he wasn't sure how he would do, but he felt better tagging along with Naru. He may not be the best of company, but he absolutely radiated power, this man was a better ally than enemy, that much is obvious. Don't forget Defaeco though he reminded himself He too is powerful. Combine him with that heirloom staff of his, and he is someone no sane man would trifle with.  

[PandArsonist]

Naru grinned as he signaled to the Mage that they were ready to go. "Allright kid, hold on to your pants. You're in for a bit of ride here. Next stop, the Ethral City."[[We'll meet up at the Rebele thread.]]  

[Xellane]

(Gotcha, see ya there)  

[PandArsonist]

[[well...since Xell never posted...]]
After what felt like forever, Naru and Xell finally returned to thue castle, with the unconscious body still in tow. Fortunately, someone was expecting them. After confirming Naru's and Xell's identities, they were lead to the King's throne room. "Alright. We're back. Here's the guy you waned. Have fun with him, I'm off to do some hunting. If you need me, just tell my shadow. It will know how to find me." He turned to Xell, realizing he had never quite responded to what the boy had told him during their flight, and whispered in his ear, so that no one else could hear him. "If you want to find me, if you want to get stronger, and if you want to be able to fight by my side with my trust. then meet me in the Moonlit Ruins, back in the Main Lands as soon as your done here. I'm sure you'll be able to find the way." He firmly grasped Xell's hand, as a piece of his shadow traveled down his arm and onto Xell's skin, forming written instructions on how to find the place.
With that, Naru separated a sliver of his shadow and left it in the room, a perfect circle of darkness embedded on the floor, and left the castle, determined to finally feed, his first real time since entering the realm.