Episode 10

'''Episode 10: Coming of Age of the Blind & Dark- Athame’'''

After learning the truth about her parents giving her up as a child to prevent a war, Rynth makes her way back into the dark forest past the red leaf safe space. Emerging from the shadows on the edge of a cul-de-sac like area. She sits on a bare stone with ruins of what use to be a house under her and begins to meditate. Meanwhile back at the red leaf, Athame and Vaqui return to the infirmary. As Vaqui explains the measures of dietary, magic, enchantments as well as how they will take and do mental and physical techniques they will need to take part to be done during, before and after the baby is born. As she is explaining Vaqui hears a soft call for help in a distance. She and Athame’ follow it to the secret corridor but they only hear echoes that direct Vaqui closer to the source Vaqui is amazed she could hear it with her regular human ears. Together using a type of mysticism and hand signs to reveal and unlock the door, the two set Trysta free.

Vaqui: Trysta! Are you okay? What happened?

Trysta: It was Rynth… she left me inside. I became trapped.

Athame’: No… why would she do that? Doesn’t sound like her.

Vaqui: People surprise even those who know them, Athame’ (saying as she checks Trysta’s Vitals).

Trysta: I’m fine…no she’s right…the fault lies within my own.

Vaqui: You’re not making any sense.

Athame’: She wouldn’t do this without reason.

Trysta: A reason to which I gave her. She was not ready as I thought she was.

Vaqui: Slow down…breathe... Now…tell us what happen?

Trysta: Rynth…she’s Princess Quinn of the Light and Dark Elvin tribes. Rightful heir to the Fae throne… she’s Daughter of King Panning and Queen Sari.

Vaqui: That’s impossible…the princess is thought to be gone…dead if even.

Athame’: What do you mean gone?

Vaqui: According to the Elvin diaries, Princess Quinn was due to be in line next to the  throne of the unified light and Dark Elvin houses, as well as the fae. You see she was the tri-bred daughter of the fairies, Queen Sari, and Light Elvin King Panning, who himself was half drow. Their marriage and child unified the three races and kingdoms on all sides. Making a perfect triad of races unified toward a common enemy that brought what was to be end of dark times and was to also bring peace after its defeat. But the dwindling numbers of the triad races fought against an enemy who had unlimited power and numbers….a sacrifice had to be made to barter treaty with the enemy before the races were wiped out. In exchange for peace the dark ones agreed the life of the king and queens first born was the price. They kept their agreement, left the realm….but war separated the houses and kingdoms after the king and queen abandoned them….that is until the fall.

Athame’: Dark ones? You mean the Darko clan?

Trysta: Yes, them. She made reference of the same name. What do you know of them?

Athame’: Not much, but my child’s father is the one who got her out from their clutches.

Trysta: With the princess return we may have the possibility to gather what remains of our combined races and rebuild.

Vaqui: It would change the future for us… we have to find her.

Athame’: I’m going with.

Vaqui: No, I strongly advise against it in your condition Lady Starfire.

Athame’: How did you feel when Whitley told you who you were the first time?

Vaqui: Scared…very stand off like…a mixture of many things actually.

Athame’: That is what Rynth is going through now. She needs a friend, someone she knows and trust is out for her own good.

Vaqui: I know you mean well my lady but the strain is no good for you or the baby.

Athame’: If Brandis was here he would do the same…I have to honor that. Besides she moves through and controls shadow, it will take you longer to get close.

Trysta: I believe Lady Starfire to be correct…without her assistance and capability to get close to the princess it will hinder us from making a valiant effort.

Vaqui: (sigh) Alright…but stay close and if there are any signs of conflict do not engage…promise? You get the hell out. (Athame’ nods in agreement)

Meanwhile back in the forest Rynth’s meditation is disturbed by a loud growl. At first she ignores it but a second calls her attention further. Upon discovering the source she witnesses a large Cyclops attempting to pull a small Kat from the tree in front of her. Once it succeeds Rynth jumps to the Kat’s rescue.

Rynth: Unhand that creature you fiendish brute!!

The Cyclops ignores Rynth due to her height to its own, standing just below its knee.

Rynth: I said cease! (saying as she whips her chain whip around the ankle of the Cyclops and pulls it foot from underneath it effortlessly, finally getting its attention, but it does not let go of the Kat)

As it starts to rain the Cyclops then turns its assault on to Rynth, Kat in hand, stomping and swinging at her as she dodges each attack one by one. It throws the Kat into the tree, growing frustrated with not being able to land an attack on Rynth, and continues to attack faster; to which Rynth moves through shadows to avoid being crushed. Vanishing from its eye, the Cyclops can’t find Rynth. Coming underneath it Rynth slashes the heels of it to bring it to its knees. Once there she gauges it’s eye out with her speared end of her whip as it screams in pain. She then chokes creature to death using the spikes on her chain part of her whip as it chokes on its own blood. As the rain pours she runs over to the kat to check on it but it’s barely moving as she picks it up. The rain begins to lighten up and Athame’, Trysta and Vaqui soon joins her.

Vaqui: It looks hurt…

Rynth is almost tempted to run until Athame’ stops her.

Athame’: Rynth don’t! We’re here to help. We saw what happened as we got here. Was going to lend you a hand but it seemed like you grew an extra pair of hands yourself?

Rynth: (Looking at hands) I have not nor am I capable of such a thing my lady.

Athame’: It’s a figure of speech… never mind…the creature… is it hurt?

Rynth: I am unsure.

Vaqui: Let me take a look at it…

Rynth: I shall not return to your home in the woods. Leave us be! (saying as she turns away to leave)

Athame’: Let me talk to her. (Walks after her) Rynth, can I see the creature? (Rynth holds the kat up and Athame’ looks at it) he’s got a broken rib or two I’d say at the least. Shallow breathing…impacting his lungs. If he doesn’t get help he could die… Let Vaqui help… she’s a healer. Good one too. (Rynth nods as Vaqui comes over to her to take the kat) Come…walk with me.

The two walk and sit side by side on a tree trunk several yards away from Vaqui and Trysta.

Athame’: So do you want to discuss what happened at the red leaf? Heard you stormed off after some news? (Rynth nods) You want to talk about it? I heard it was very shocking and hard for you…

Rynth: The light Elvin woman told me of my parents giving me away to the Darko Clan when I was a child. Said it was to save the people. People whom I must save again in my time.

Athame’: Wow… that is a bit jarring, I would say in the least. Parents abandoning their child. Must have hurt hearing that. I can not only imagine your pain from that nor imagine the royalty savior roll put on you now. But trust me. I know how you feel.

Rynth: I am filled with anger!

Athame’: Well yes… but a bit confused and discontent as well. I know because I remember what it was like when I heard my lover was meant to end the world… (Rynth stares blankly) I was pregnant and had not told him at the time so the news was much to take. How was I to tell the man I love he was going to be a father, knowing he had turned to the dark and was going to end the world…It brought great anger…confusion and sadness.

Rynth: I have only known to be champion of the Darko Clan since I was young…the same to whom bargained my trade from the people I am now to be queen of? People whom I know nothing of?! I do not wish for this!

Athame’: And you don’t have to have it… Look…no one’s going to make you stay and be part of some royal rebellion but I do ask that you please stay for me. Until after the baby is born. Nature has a way of bringing people together for a reason. You meeting Brandis, him freeing you from enslavement, you helping me come here…all of it is for a reason. Not asking you to stay at the red leaf for your people… but stay for me.

Vaqui: Sorry to interrupt (Vaqui says as she walks up) but the creature is ok. Few bruises and broken ribs but with a couple potions and an incantation now… he will be ok. (saying as she hands the purring Kat over to Rynth)

Athame’: If I didn’t know any better I’d say that was a felion… right?

Vaqui: Right. Just a baby but with right care, diet and healthy activity he should live for a long time.

Trysta: The right care that can be found at the Red Leaf.

Rynth: (walks over to Trysta Kat in hand) I will stay at the Red leaf. But not for you and your people but for my Lady Starfire and the unborn; whose father I owe a life debt to…and my freedom. After that…I leave and you will not follow. Nothing more.

Trysta looks at Vaqui who nods at her then Trysta nods back in agreement with Rynth.

Athame’: So what will you call the kat? He needs a name?

Rynth looks at the kat and it back at her and curiously says to herself.

Rynth: Mozamoe… he will be called Mozamoe.

Vaqui: Interesting name. How did you come up with that so fast?

Rynth: I am unaware. It is as if a voice whispered it to me…but inside my mind.

Athame’: I read somewhere that felion’s develop a telekinetic bond with those they trust…similar to the emotional bond of familiars to witches or others those who practice magic.

Rynth: My lady… your hair…it…

Athame’: What?

Vaqui: It’s changing in some places (saying as she pulls a small machine out of her holster belt pouch and check Athame’ with a scan).

Athame’: Changing how? (as she looks at her dread locks)

Trysta: A shade of green it appears, which was not prominent moments ago.

Athame’: Well it’s got to be from the elixir right? I mean Whitley said a side effect could happen. Maybe this is one?

Vaqui: The elixir is one of kind so it is possible…but I do not know for sure…there is no telling the actual side effects because the elixir is one of a kind, thus never tested. Come. We need to get back to the lab… run test (saying as she calls the Thunderbird and they mount it to fly back). I’m sure you three can manage your way back to the red leaf from here?

Trysta: Yes. Go!

Rynth: Be safe my Lady! (Yelling as they fly off)