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Post by Ursarius on Sept 21, 2013 2:06:21 GMT -6
She quickly ducked as she saw a paw come at her. She jumped and felt the touch of someone lift her off the ground. She started kicking and tried to wiggle out of his grip. She stopped knowing that it was hopeless. She hung her head knowing she has become a disappointment. 'Star? What the hell are you doing? I have trained you better!' She shook her head at Alex's voice and she opened her eyes and felt a rush of energy go through her. She reached down into her bag and tried to grab her dagger that was in her bag and touched it. She pulled it out and as she went to grip it.... she dropped it. "God dammit...." She mumbled to herself
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Post by Ursarius on Sept 21, 2013 2:08:23 GMT -6
The vines and roots slipped off Drogax, being immune to subdual magic, as he stepped forward and blocked the bears' approach. He raised his maul ready to fight off the bears.
"I'm sorry Starfire you will have to wait for that explanation. Tell me, why do you attack these two!?" Drogax looked quite angry that he was seemingly ignored he took one hand off his maul and placed it in a bag on his side firmly grasping a rock and hurling it towards the one holding starfire. He charged in shouting swinging at the bears.
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Post by Ursarius on Sept 21, 2013 2:08:47 GMT -6
Ursarius was now completely entangled, the vines had made up it over her head and she could no longer see the outside world, trapped inside a dark cocoon of a forest shell. _______________________________________________
Markkus looked at Drogax and crossed his arms over his chest, the other Bears were struggling to keep hold of Starfire, juggling her between the two of them. Markkus carried no weapons, so he just stood there contemplating whether or not to answer his question. 'Hmm, Human? He's a brave one. He must live close to the Dauntamontis' Markkus thought. 'He's Brave and reasonably strong... He should come with us...'
Markkus Grinned a strange Bear grin and nodded. "We have caught you trespassers in our web, I mean you no harm, albeit, you're coming with us to the Summit..." Markkus the Bear Druid had a plan, hopefully he would make these young travelers curious enough to co-operate.
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Post by Ursarius on Sept 21, 2013 2:09:12 GMT -6
Star looked up hearing Drogax. "DROGAX!!! Stop!" She screamed. "It's no use...." She whispered putting her head down. She sighed heavily and looked up and saw Ursa just standing there. "Just take us where you want. There's no use fighting a battle that can't be won." She felt a light gust of wind pass by as she was held up by one of the bears. "Can someone please pick up my dagger on the way to where ever we're going.. Oh and let Drogax come... if he wants..." She looked at him trying to show some way of telling him that she needed the extra strength for the battle.... if there was one.
'You failed.... you can fight them... Bite the hand!!!!! GO FOR THE BLOOD!!!' As Alex's voice echoed through her head she screamed at his voice getting louder and louder. She started to cry as she put her head down. "please..... stop......" As she was specking she felt unprotected.... unsafe that Ursa was not there to hold her as she screamed in pain.
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Post by Ursarius on Sept 21, 2013 2:09:34 GMT -6
Drogax looked at the situation and lowered his maul. He spoke as he reached to grab Starfire's dagger.
"You have my word that as long as no harm comes to any of us I will not attack. Let me collect their belongings and we shall walk to the summit." Drogax looked to the druid after picking up the dagger and rested his maul on his shoulder.
"If that sounds fair lead the way." he gestured with his free hand.
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Post by Ursarius on Sept 21, 2013 2:10:01 GMT -6
Markkus the Druid nodded to the Bears and the one holding Starfire up by the ankle, walking over to Starfire, Markkus reached out and grabbed hold of the Bear-claw necklace dangling from her neck while she was upside down. The Other warrior crossed his arms and nodded back to the Party Leader. The Druid grunted, and spoke in a Deep rumbling voice. "Where did you get this?" he asked. Taking a good look at the claw, and then back at the girl. __________________________________________
Ursa struggled as hard as she could, she could feel the entangle loosening it's grip on her, the tiniest beams of light breaking through the vine cocoon, she could see the way Starfire was being handled and was struggling her hardest to break free. After a minute, the spell's power melted away and she could be freed again. "ENOUGH!" She shouted, dashing over to the bear holding Star and grabbed the paw he used to hold her captive. Ursa shook Starfire free, and caught her and they fell to the ground together. _____________________________________________
Markkus and the other Bears stood their ground but didn't attack, however they didn't take kindly to being opposed. 'Such Admirable bravery in these small folk...' He thought. 'They are true tiny warriors. Archon will be pleased.' he took the Necklace from Starfire and stared hard into her eyes.
"Let us go to the Summit." he Said, without looking away.
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Post by Ursarius on Sept 21, 2013 2:10:21 GMT -6
Star had a little grummble come from her chest. "Give it back. Nobody touches my necklace!" She stood up and stared at the one holding the necklace. She wanted to change form to get it back but still wasn't used to it. She put her hand on her chest and felt where teh necklace should be, but it wasn't. "It came from the hand of Ursaruis. She gave it to me, for protection. Look at her finger." Star pointed to Ursa still sitting on the ground. "She has a scar from where it was." She closed her eyes feeling weak. "Just give it back."
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Post by Ursarius on Sept 21, 2013 2:11:02 GMT -6
Markkus looked at the Necklace with Wide-eyes, then to Starfire, and then to Ursa on the ground, His eyes widened and he quickly lunged at her before she could get up and dodge him, Ursa bolted but wasn't fast enough "NO! WAIT! ACK!" She cried out "NO STOP!" And Markkus Picked her up by the back leg as well, holding her high above the ground, she swayed back and forth. All Ursa could see was the ground swaying back and forth below(?) her, she closed her eyes tight, and when she stopped swinging, she opened her eyes to see Starfire right before her. Markkus turned her to face him and he Stared into her brown eyes with his copper ones. "Show me your hand, Human!" ________________________________ Ursa began to cry, Tears streaming out of her eyes and into her hair "No Markkus, stop..." She covered her face with her hands to stop the tears, and Markkus got a good look at her hand and the scar on her finger. _______________________________
Markkus Growled with frustration, and dropped Ursa hard in the snow. He looked to the two other Bears and sighed. "It's her alright, Alert the others and Send Word to Archon, he'll want to hear about this." The two Bears nodded and bumbled off into the mountain trail on all fours. The Party Leader looked down on Ursa and pushed her down with his foot as she tried to get up. He Tossed the claw back to Starfire and frown. "Walk!" he said, pointing north along the Promenade. "The Summit is this way."
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Post by Ursarius on Sept 21, 2013 2:11:20 GMT -6
Drogax handed Starfire her dagger then moved towards Ursa.
"Here Star, you might need this. What's going on here Ursa?" He stood back watching everyone and followed when they started moving.
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Post by Ursarius on Sept 21, 2013 2:13:00 GMT -6
Star listened to what he had said and started moving. "Thanks." She gave a weak smile then moved towards Ursa and gave her a hug. "I'm sorry." Star hid her face and started walking slower than Drogax and Ursa so the thoughts could process through her head.
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Post by Ursarius on Sept 21, 2013 2:14:31 GMT -6
QUITE SOME TIME LATER: After walking through the Promenade Mountain trail, the Bear Druid, Ursa, Starfire and Drogax Finally spotted something peculiar in the distance. A Structure on the Side of the mountain and a stream of thick fire smoke rising into the Sky. The rocks and cliffs and Crags of the mountain began to spread out into an open area on the summit, there were several large stone structures like piles of rock and heaps of snow-covered earth, those were Bears huts, like Stone cave-like igloos. In the very middle of all the caves there was a Large hall with Pillars of stacked boulders about 20 feet high and 60 feet along each wall. It could have fit all of the Wildgardians in it and still have room for the Bears. In the very center of the Pavillion, there was a great pit of burning coals, and a hot spring. Several bears of all shapes, sizes and colors were bathing there, and sleeping by the Firepit. ___________________________________________________ One of the Huts had a large Scroll stuck in the ground with a large tree branch, the Symbol of the Dauntless clan was painted on it, A two-colored Triangle with a line through it, and a great Bear paw in the middle. That cave was the largest, and had two massive Grizzly guards standing outside of it. Markkus waved to them and one of them swung open the great Fur curtain and stuck his head inside. Shortly after, a Grey Bear walked out on all fours. He wore a Necklace of teeth and claws, and a rusty golden helmet, and hard leather chestplate. This was Archon, the Elder of the Bear Clan. Markkus Bowed to him, and the Elder stood to his full height at 12 feet tall. he walked over to them and Both Ursa and Markkus Dropped to one knee and put their foreheads down on their hands. "Hail, Archon. I have brought your Daughter home." Said Markkus. Archon the old bear Frowned in Silence until his people stood. Archon was a short bear compared to Markkus, but he was much more majestic. He nodded slowly, not saying a word, Ursarius kept her eyes on the ground when she stood. Archon spoke, his voice sounded like it was coming from somewhere deep within a cave, echoing inside the Bear somewhere. "Why have you come?" He asked. And Ursa had no words. Slowly the Other bears Began to Gather, curious and interested in what was going on. There were whispers of 'Traitor' and someone whispered the names 'Wildgard' and 'Fen'. "Look, who is that Human bowing to Lord Archon?" They asked. "Haven't you Met Ursarius? That's his daughter..." "The Traitor?" ________________________________________ Ursarius stood and held her head up high, She had heard it all before, and it didn't bother her anymore. "I have come home to Ursus Dauntamontis, to the Summit for one reason, and ONe Reason only." She said. "I ave come to claim my Rightful place and Ursanid, I wish to fight in the Trials!" The entire Bear Population Laughed.
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Post by Ursarius on Sept 21, 2013 2:15:59 GMT -6
Star walked into the building and looked around. She stood in a spot somewhere souronded by bears. She sat on the ground from being tired. "Psst. Drogax.... Come here." She waved her arm towards him. "Whats happening?" She stood up again. Looking around all she heard was whispers from the people around her. 'His Child. Wait what.' She turned around and spun in a circle.
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Post by Ursarius on Sept 21, 2013 2:16:21 GMT -6
Drogax bowed the Bear elder as the others did standing after Starfire called him over.
"I'm not sure what's going on, this is the first time anyone who was not a druid has gone up the mountain from Fen." he looked around the hall with awe, taking in the scenery.
"This is magnificent, how long ago was this built? Wait, the elder is ursa's father? Starfire, did she tell you why she was returning to the mountain?"
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Post by Ursarius on Sept 21, 2013 2:16:48 GMT -6
As the Bears laughed, Ursa and Markkus stood to their full height. Ursa slowly turned and looked around at the Various Bears of shapes and Sizes, she could feel her emotions building up inside her, Anger and Humiliation. "I demand it. I am entitled by Right." She knew that the Ursanids would have to consider. It would be her 14th time fighting in the Ursanrites.
The Ursanrites were a barbaric ceremony in which the Bear becomes and Ursanid. More than just a Bear, they are granted the respect and honor of the Elite Bears. Like Champion Bears. Only the Strongest Bears are Selected to fight to the Death in a battle circle, Elder Healers Standing by the resurrect the fallen before they pass onto the Spirit world. The Losing Bears are denied the title of Ursanid and the benefits that come with it. _______________________________________________________
Markkus turned to Ursa and placed a massive paw on her shoulder, still chuckling he said "Pitiful excuse for a Bear, haven't you learned? 13 losses isn't enough for you? You'l never defeat us. It's useless!" A few Bears laughed along with him, shaking their heads. Archon raised paw and everyone shut up.
The Elder Spoke "You are no longer entitled to fight in the Circle. You have forsaken your family, left the mountain and taken Human form. You're no Bear...." He Crossed his arms and glared at his Daughter. She Stood her ground, speaking loud enough for the entire Bear Summit to Hear her. "I am Ursanid by Blood, My Father was the Greatest Ursanid to ever live, I have his blood in my Veins!" "You're Father is DEAD!" Said Archon, the ground they stood on rumbled. Ursa swallowed a painul lump in her throat. "And You killed him! I demand a place in the Ursanrites. For the Final time."
Archon and Markkus exchanged glances. Markkus spoke. "Ursarius Dauntless of the Dauntless Tribe, You do realize if you fight and Fail, that you will Perish. For as Long as your Uncle Longclaws is away from the Mountain... you cannot be resurrected..."
Ursa nodded. "I can do this."
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Post by Ursarius on Sept 21, 2013 2:17:07 GMT -6
Star glared at the Bear that was laughing beside her. "Shut the hell up." Star was pissed and she started to walk closer toward Ursa so she could hear what else they were talking about. Star fell to the ground being tripped, Then quickly stood up dusted herself off and kept walking closer. "Wait... Perish?" Star looked at Ursa as a tear fell from her eye. "NO!" She ran up to Ursa and wrapped her arms around her and started crying. "Your not dying." She mumbled.
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