Celestia - Never Said Jail Bird

[Domina]

*Waking up in a black and isolated square of a room with only the sounds of moaning as it echos off the walls. A simple vertical barred window with a soft light coming thorough does nothing to calm the horrible occasional screams or begging. A room only 3 meters from side to side…a solitary room. A horrible tiny room with only a metal "bed"*

Celestia: Hello?
*looks out the tiny barred window*
Is anyone there? Hello? *flinches a bit in some pain*

*Outside the window Cel see a filthy room that is lit up by a burning torch that are attached to the wall. There are several dark passages leading out from the room into the unknown.
Then she hears the sound of heavy boots and the jingle of keys coming closer. Into her view a disfigured man comes. The left side of his face is a twisted mass of scars and his eyes is sickly yellow. He is only wearing leather pants and heavy boots showing of his hairy chest and large belly. In his belt a large keychain hangs. He smiles at her with broken brown teeth.*

Jailer: E'lo Puppet. So it is time to wake up now? Welcome to our humble living quarters *laughs nasty* You will be spending the last part of your life here and we will have soooo much fun!

Cel: Where am I? *Looks at the Jailer in the eyes and does her best not to wince* Is this...a prison? What will happen to me here?

Jailer: *smiles wide and looks up on the ceiling while a scream asking for mercy is heard not far away* You are in Castle Karn. Home of our Lord Morden. I do not know what he has planned for you. Maybe he just lets you rot in here or he torture you to death or use that white soft skin of yours to make covers for books. I would not mind getting my hands on that soft skin... *He leans forward to the barred window and winks*

Cel: *gulps a bit as she backs up*
Errr um...who is Lord Morden? You seem like you've been working here a while, no? May I ask who you are?
*reaches for a hairband that does not exist*

J: *chuckles* Why little puppet. Why would you like to know my name?

C: I think I will be seeing you quite a few times. *sighs*

J: Oh yes you will. *grins wide and rubs his belly*

C: But um…i'm Celestia, if they didn't mention me already.

J: Oh. I now about you Lightbringer. You have been a pain in the *** on our armies. *chuckles*
But if we are going to be intimate, you can call me Hagen *grins*

C: Well…they are mostly undead soooo I don't think they felt too much pain. But um…its nice to meet you?

J: Well be prepared to shout that name many times.

C: *blinks emerald green eyes a bit* I suppose ill be calling you often then… *sighs a bit*

J: *Looks disappointed and frowns*

C: Well…um..i'm just gonna be here if you need anything.

J: Bah. You were not as interesting as I thought…your rumor seems to be false. *starts to walk away*

C: Wait! What rumors?

J: *stops* About you being a great warrior and a curse on our armies.
They must have been mistaken.

C: I just don't what to see my friends hurt.

J: That is what happens to those that fight. If you all could see that it is the best for you all to give up. Lord Canas is kind to those that serve him. Just look on our lord Morden. Canas has given him a castle and many people to command. Serve good and you will be rewarded.

C: Morden…well, you can always join me in here if you like? *smiles cutely*
*super diplomacy roll*

J: *seems to hesitate but a gleam in his yellow eyes is seen* Hmm…would you invite me…?

C: Sure! Don't want to just stand out there, no? The window is too high also…

J: *Looks around* And you would not fight me?

C: Fight with what? *waves little empty pot and shrugs*
I don't always hit things. *giggles*

J: *grins wide* You sure are good looking.

C: Thanks! I try to keep in shape!
Its hard to show you through a little window, no?
*puts her hand out the window and waves lightly*

J: *wipes mouth* Im sure…Lord Morden will not notice…
*picks up the key chain and puts a key in the lock and as he opens the door he is blinded by her looks and leaves the door unlocked* Hush now puppet…heh. This will be good…

C: *waves lightly as he comes in*

J: *fumbles with his pants* Come here girly.

C: *smirks and stands up*

J: *starts to grope Cel's body* heeheeh

C: I bet you have all the access around here, being a big strong boss, no?
*gulps as she is grouped*

J: Oh yes…I am the key master hehehe *licks her neck*

C: *puts her arms around his sides and feels around* Oh? I bet you tell that to all the ladies! *tries to giggle*

J: *takes her hands away that are close to the keys and grins evil*

C: Just feeling around. *winks*

J: Oh you will get to use those hands puppet. Get down on your knees.
*fumbles with his pants*

C: *gets on her knees and winks* You can some down here with me hehe.

J: Oh yes *seems to imagine things and gets down on the ground also*

C: *as he comes down she raises to try and bash her head under his chin but misses*
Oops! Careful! Don't hit your head!

J: HEY!

C: I was hoping you would be on your knees first for a free taste! *winks*

J: Heh

C: *puts his head on her stomach then throws a knee to his face*

J: *gets the knee right in his face and the nose cracks and several teeth are broken* Mpppfffhhh!

C: So sorry! *rubs her knee* Oww Oww Oww!

J: I kill you! *tries to grab Cel*

C: *smacks him with the pot* Oy! Down with you!
*the pot glances against the head and some blood is shown but he puts both hands around Cel's throat*

J: RAAAAAHHHH!!!

C: *hits his inner elbows and turns a shoulder attack*

J: *he takes the small tackle, but still holds on. Starting to squeeze more*
Ooff!

C: Erg! *pulls him closer and knees his stomach*

J: *he takes the knee against sides and a cracks heard, but he holds on to cel's neck by sheer will force* DIE DAMMIT!

C: *coughs, Pushes off the wall behind her then runs into the hold, and slams him against the wall behind him*

J: *the jailer's body slams against the wall and the back of his head hits the wall and a loud crack is heard and he lets go of cel's throat and falls down to his knees*

C: *coughs again and gains her breath* Gah…i'm out of practice with my hand fighting…

J: *spits blood on the ground* Unnghh…

C: *kicks him again* Stay down you!
*huff huff* Sheesh!
*looks over his body and takes the keys which has many many keys on it*
Oh fun…

C: *Looks down the hallways* Well…*closes the cell door*
This should buy some time if they think i'm still in there.

"I decided to sneak around. I did not want to go charging in anything while I was unarmed and only warring a ripped brown cloth that went down to my thighs. It could feel the coldness of the stones on the walls as the main structure of the …palace. I started down one of the hallways as they seemed so easy to get lost in. The color of the stones just kept their gray as I took turn after turn. As I found other cells, there were many many bodies. I was hoping at least a few of them were alive…but I was wrong. Just the stench of death and rotting bodies."

"This odd castle felt so cold. There were many heavy set doors and even the ground was cold under my feet. I covered my arms as a sneaked past a guard or two as they walked and talked to themselves. After too many close encounter I realized I needed my gear. No way I will last long other wise…not like I plan on fighting much anyways. But I felt it in my head…my sword. Elios…calling to me. I could hear its screams in my head."

"I decided to take a deep breath and focus. Feel the other part of my being.
It slowly drew me in. I could almost feel pulled. I came up to a heavy wooden chamber door. I peeked in the room and saw a laboratory. Many vials and odd items around the place. I saw my sword on a table with some odd alchemical items around it. Some odd liquid seemed to be dropping on the blade. I could hear the hisss from the blade from each drop that fell. I grabbed it quickly and held it close. She could hear the blade's screams."

"What did these bastards DO to you…I wont ever let them hurt you again. I promise."

*Elios grants cel a soft glow as she holds her blade close and then grabs her gear from a corner they were discarded in*

"Alright…now to see what we can learn around here before we escape. Maybe sneak around and gather some information for the Vanguard or the Ladies of Light and the war effort."

"I decided to take a stealthy approach. I took the first left corner after the lab saw some men gathering like they were preparing for something. I used my sword to throw a sound and draw their attention another way. They were quick to run down the hallway. So I took the chance to run by after they moved. I found a pair guarding a door on a left turn down the same cold hallway. I couldn't get them straight on. So I went into an empty room on the side and threw a plate on the wall as they approached and charged in. When they charged in, a quiet but hard, sound pulse sent them against the wall as I took the blade to their lightly armored forms. I checked outside after and closed the door to see if I made too much noise. Seemed like that did the trick. But I was wrong. A guard turned the corner and I shined a bright light in his eyes as he staggered, then took the blade threw him quickly. I dragged his body into the room with the other two dead guards and continued to the once guarded door."

"It took me a few minutes to find the key to the locked door, but I got in. The next room seemed like a parlor. Lots of tables and fine glasses set up near a fire place. I heard talking in a room near the door I just came in. I decided to listen a bit…"

???: I should send you to the dungeons and let you clean out the cells. BAH!

?: But…but..

???: NO EXCUSES!

?: Yes Lord Morden…

Morden: Now GET OUT!

C: *hides behind the fire place and stands safe in her hiding spot as the two clerics leave muttering to themselves*
Morden: *mutters* Do I have to do everything myself…

C: *Peeks into the door and steps in slowly, then closing the door*

M: *eyes snaps up and sees Celestia* Well now?
So…the Lightbringer managed to get out.

C: Hello Sweetie. But I only managed to Technically get out.

M: *laughs/hisses*
How about we send you back to the cell with no key this time.

C: No key? That's no fun, yes? How about we have a nice chat…?

M: *smirks* Interesting. Have a seat my Dear.

C: I'll stand hun.

M: *Sits on his throne*
So you really expect to kill me? It was so easy for me to take you here.
Killing all your soldiers and just grab you.

C: I was afraid last time…I was not thinking. But now, I can see you for what you are. The Light will guide and *looks at her sword* So will my friend.

*The shadow monsters near by hisses and bark*

Elios/Sword: Humms nastily seeming angry

C: Give up…I won't let you get away this time.

M: Ahh…that sword of yours. Together you two make a fine couple *laughs* Both being lovesick and all.

C: *smirks* You know what they say, Love hurts
*takes her stance and prepares herself*

M: *sighs* As you wish. I thought you would be more elegant.

C: Elegant after what you've done? I'll give you SUCH a pinch! *winks*

M: *raises from his throne and shoots a shadow ball at Cel as she blocks it with her shield getting pushed back a bit*

* Cel throws a sound blast at Morden as he steps aside to counter with a ground melting shadow ball. Cel cuts threw it with a Holy strike and then throws her shield as a distraction. He dodges the shield and steps into a corner launching a counter. She dodges another shadow ball as it explodes behind her after Morden dodges. She charges forward and rams the blade into the form as he was cornered without a place to step to. Morden smiles and falls over, then vanishes like an illusion.*

"The fight was over, but I had no idea how to escape. I looked a round a bit and found nothing that was of any use. Just some armor mounted to a wall on both sides of the throne that the dark fool once sat on. I was still a bit weak and leaned on a statue. The full armored statue fell open as a path behind a wall was revealed. It was…not too unexpected. But a bit of an accident."

C: WAAHHHHH! *falls through the door*
What is this?! A tunnel?
*Looks down the damp and long tunnel with barely any hint of lighting besides the rare low lit torch.*

"I began down the tunnel and it really felt so weird. For long periods of time there would be no light. My eyes adjusted as best they could until the next In-wall torch. I produced a small light from my hand but it didn't last longer than a few minutes. Guess being slightly celestial is what it is. Still only slight. But it was nice for a while. *continues walking*"

"I started thinking during the long walk. I wondered what Selene was doing. How she was dealing with things alone right now. She must be doing well enough. I mean…I've only been gone for…well…I don't know how long. I hope everyone is ok. I couldn't help but feel worried about everyone. To be back with everyone. That's all I want. If I find my way back i'm going to give everyone so many hugs and kisses they'll die from it. I was so scared from all the Lightning. It hitting me and storming around me. Bastards using my fear to break me…I won't forget it. I wonder what the others will think since I didn't show up after the battle…will they think i'm missing? Are they looking for me? Would they miss me? Did they worry? I guess I wouldn't know."

*sleeps for a while and wakes again to walk for a few more hours.*

"How long is this stupid tunnel! Dammit! I mean, where the hell does this g…*crashes into a wall* SON OF A…!!!! Huh?
*feels around for a few mins then a rod slaps her in the face*
Damn!
*pulls it and the thick stone door slides open with resistance as light peers through slowly as her eyes adjust*

"I…I…i'm out! Yes! Now where am I? *looks around* Is this the marsh? Seems familiar. Which means that Dasar is down that way and…Lendose is only a day or so travel from here! Great! This is great! I can't believe it! *reels in pain a bit* Ah…seems I haven't recovered completely yet. And I'm so hungry. Ugh my hair is a mess. My legs hurt and I have such a headache. Such a pulsating headache. But I have to keep going. It's only a day away! Just one day! Just one day, just one day, just one day."

*Camps for a night and barely wakes up as pain and hunger take her body*

"So…close…just a few hours…Just a few…hours.
*barely walks straight and stumbles from time to time*
I…have to keep going. Stupid battlefield…no game wandering where I am.
Just a wide prairie and hills. Bastion…must be near by now, but lendose is the best place to…go…the Tyrak temple. I…I can rest there and…*stumbles a bit* get some food and…" *falls over after a releasing a breath of air*

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*soft voices that are presently unknown as she listens*
"It IS her. She wasn't dead?!"
"How long was she out."
"Nearly a day maybe? Its a deal of luck she's alive."
"Rel has blessed this one truly."
"What should we do?
"Let her rest for now. She needs it."

"I started to stir when I heard voices. I looked around but my vision was still blurry. I saw an apple and reached for it. Then the woman in bright armor put it in my hand. I think I cried a bit in sheer joy and bit the apple as its sweet and radiant juices filled my senses. I recognized the beddings and layout. I was in the Temple of Tyrak. I was safe. I was home. I was back home. I started to cry as I ate the apple, even the core. The woman smiled at me and said 'It is all right Lightbringer, you are home.' It was a Lady of Light, I think it was Sarah with her long black hair and soft smile. I cried a bit more and threw my arms around her. I was so glad…I was so glad…so glad to be back. I had faith and now i'm back. *sobs lightly* But I was so tired…so so tired. I fell back and took her hand as I fell to weakness again, then I felt sleep taking me on the bed I knew was a bed of allies, of calm, of home. I was…finally back…with…frie..nds…"

*The sound of fire crackling in the background fills the quiet temple. Sarah says to Adelaide she will watch over Celestia and would keep her safe and hidden for a time, until she fully recovered. No word is to get out of her being here. NONE until she is well again.*