before time runs out. [open]

[Emiryal ♕]

rider of Sephora | varden rider

Caspian stumbled away from the man who held him. As he did so it seemed to set off a reaction and his body was wracked in pained. He collapsed to the floor, above Sephora roared and soon the doors flew open as she tore them off their hinges. She was small enough she could squeeze through the double doors. Glancing at Vlaer she threw her mind with his and Belgabad's adding to their strength. She was not as old or powerful as them but sheer numbers could help overwhelm the man.Caspian's sister hurried to her brother's side after Vlaer healed her. She considered joining the mental battle but she was not experienced or strong enough to be able to be of much help.

The man grimaced and visibaly shrank back from the effort of the mental battle. Sephora's entrance and joining the battle distracted him, and that one fatal error allowed them into his mind completely. In a desperate measure he yelled "Waíse néiat!" and in a flash of light he vanished into nothingness. His words had been to late. The word had been revealed, as "toad water." Another tid bit of information would be found as well, he was working not for the King but for Rerukusu, the King's son.

[Aelodil]

Vlaer looked at where the man used to stand. He snarled as he saw what happened to Caspian. He walked over and helped him up before healing him. His voice soft he said, "Did I not tell you it shall work out?" He then turned to Caspian's sister. She still seemed ragged even after he had healed her. Her clothes were ragged and she seemed so slim. Her skin so pale he wondered when was the last time she had been exposed to the sun.

[Emiryal ♕]

rider of Sephora | varden rider

Caspian winced slightly as he stood up, the healing spell quickly got rid of his pain though the ring around his wrist still remained. "Yeah but still, this seemed to easy," he said. He reached up and touched Sephora's neck. The dragon watched him with concern.

Caspian's sister was indeed in bad shape, she looked like she'd been through a lot and had been locked up for a long time. She stood up looking rather frail and weak but she didn't fall. "This is my sister Aiaruen," Caspian said introducing her. Despite her frail appearance Aiaruen was quite stunning with long black hair and delicate facial features. "I think she might be able to use magic," he said. when he'd last seen her she'd done something odd, at the time he didn't know what it was, but now he knew it had been magic. Had his sister learned more magic since then.

Aiaruen smiled slightly seeming to brighten the whole room with that small smile. "I can, but I don't know much about using magic," she confirmed. She'd never been properly taught and hadn't revealed her secret to the Empire. "Since when did you become a rider?" she asked Caspian.

Caspian smiled proudly. "Soon after I came to the Varden," he said.

[Aelodil]

Vlaer smiled as the two siblings spook but he soon heard an alarm ring and said, "Hurry, you two fly on Sephora while I distract them." saying that he quickly ran out and began hacking and slashing with Oblivion, it seemed more like an elegant dance than a battle.

[Emiryal ♕]

rider of Sephora | varden rider

"Distract? More like get get himself into a mess," Caspian commented. He grabbed his sister's hand and led her out of the cathedral. Sephora followed squeezing out of the doors. Once outside Caspian lifted his sister up into the saddle then climbed up himself. You aren't just going to leave him are you?" Aiaruen asked worriedly.Caspian smiled. "Of course not," he said. Sephora took off. From the air they could see Vlaer easily. With a roar the gold dragon dived for Vlaer aiming to grab him with her claws and fly him out of town. She was small and it would be tiresome to carry three people but she could do it for a short distance.

[Aelodil]

Vlaer was in the middle of stabbing a man whenbSephora suddenly grabbed him. "Eh, thanks I guess." he quickly supplied her energy from the Eldunari since at such a young age she was carrying all three of them. "Caspian you are a true troublemaker." he said, voice stern.

[Emiryal ♕]

rider of Sephora | varden rider

Caspian chuckled. "Your welcome," he said half sarcastically. Sephora's wing beats slowed as she struggled to continue. Despite the energy she'd been given she was growing tired and was loosing altitude with each wing flap. The hill where Destrier was tied up came into view, seeing that seemed to give Sephora hope and she redoubled her efforts. She carefully set Vlaer down as she landed. Destier nickered softly in greeting to the golden dragon.

"Stay on Sephora, she'll keep you safe," Caspian said to his sister as he climbed down from the dragon. His sister nodded. "What about you and...him?" she said pointing at Vlaer.

"We'll be fine. Vlaer is incredibly fast on foot, and Destier has never failed me," he said. "Now go," he said. Sephora sprang into the air easily now with only one person to carry. Caspian ran to Destier and untied the horse before gracefully swinging into the saddle. The movement was so flawless and graceful he must have done this a thousand times. He brought Destrier around and glanced at Vlaer. "You going on foot?" he asked. Destier could carry them both for a while if needed but Vlaer had come quite a ways on foot and Caspian suspected he'd continue that way now.

A bell of alarm rang out in the town and a few unorganized soldiers stumbled out the front gates. They would be able to outrun them, and now was a better time to flee rather than fight. Caspian flicked the reigns and Destrier took off at a dead run.

[Aelodil]

Vlaer smiled as he remembered the feeling of flying. The wind flying against his skin, the birds and eagles flying closeby. As Sephora set him down, he moved to give her space with which to land. He was about to answer Caspian's sister but was too late and therefore stood ther like an anient statue. "Eh, it's ok. You cn ride Destrier, I'll follow by foot again." he barely hadtime to say this before he had to chase after Caspian.

[Emiryal ♕]

rider of Sephora | varden rider

Caspian kept glancing over his shoulder to watch the pursuers, they followed for a mile before they began to outdistance them and the pursers ceased. He reigned in Destrier and slowed the pace of their retreat. If they were not being followed there was no need to waste their energy. He glanced at Vlaer. "Thank you for helping me," he said. "I couldn't have gotten away on my own."

Sephora flew close by always keeping an eye on Vlaer and Caspian. She spotted a good spot to stay for the night in a hidden cove. "I'm tired and darkness will soon be here, I found a place to rest," she said to both Caspian and Vlaer sending an image as well of the spot and how they could get there on foot. Sephora flew ahead of them and greatfully tucked her wings as she landed. Carrying all three of them had tired her out, her wings ached.

[Aelodil]

Vlaer smiled. "It is my pleasure to help you Caspian. I hope Sephora has a good night's rest and she must be tired. We should get to a city where we can buy your sister some clothes. Those ragged clothes ought to have people questioning us. Now, go rest with your dragon." He said, his voice rich in music, though layered with sorrow yet relief as well.

THUMP. Vlaer perked his head up. THUMP. again it was there. What was it? A magician practicing? He'd need energy almost as much as an Elf to keep doing this. THUMP. A Fanghur? Vlaer unsheathed Oblivion, the black blade not reflecting any light. THUMP. A thunderclap? Then suddenly, Vlaer was looking at black scales the size of a mountain. "Belgabad?" He asked, terrified."You're it." Belgabad rumbled slamming his snout into Vlaer's chest, causing him to fly into a nearby stream.

[Emiryal ♕]

rider of Sephora | varden rider

"Thanks," Caspian said. He unsaddled Destier and Sephora. He pulled out a blanket and gave it to his sister to use. Just as he was pulling out some food for them a loud thump caught his attention. He turned and drew Naegling just as Belgabad landed. In the dim light he couldn't make out any details, only size made him realize this was friend not foe. He sheathed the golden blade before realizing Vlaer was gone.
"Vlaer?" he called after hearing the splash as the elf fell into a nearby stream. He ran over and offered a hand to help him out of the stream. "I thought you said Belgabad wouldn't know you'd gone," he said with a laugh.