Takaxus: -he closed his eyes trembling a little. He then gets up and leans against a tree-

Aldeon: -turns and calls out- Hey...come back with me. We won't hurt you and you look tired -holds out his hand-

Takaxus: fine -he trudges over looking a little absent minded-

Aldeon: -gets back to the camp. He takes to his knitting again and Winter snuggles against him-

Shelak: -sits up a bit.- Al…? You back?

Aldeon: yes. Go back to sleep-Looks to Takaxus- As you know, I'm Aldeon. That's Shelak, the wolf he's sleeping next to is Nightmare, the wolf next to me is Winter Rose, and the one sniffing you is Desert Rose.

Takaxus: I'm Takaxus -his eyes shift from one person to the next remembering them-

-The wolves start pacing around and growling-

Aldeon: ...hmm...-eyes Desert Rose who is usually the calm one- Is something out there Desert?

Takaxus: -he sits up- nope…it sounds big I’m out -he climbs up tree and hides-

Aldeon: great...looks like it's myself and you two... Night! Stay and watch Shelak! -Pulls out his battle-hammer and runs into the forest-

Takaxus: it sounds really big I suggest hiding…seriously not joking…I won’t come to save your asses if you get in trouble

Aldeon: -calls back- I know…just, watch Shelak till I get back. Don't let him come after me.

Takaxus: Fine... don't die…I bet your friend will cry -chuckles to himself about the thought-

Aldeon: won't ever!

Takaxus: -continues laughing-

-Winter Rose comes back first. Aside from a few cuts, she doesn't look that bad-

Takaxus: -he got bored awhile ago and is now sleeping in the tree still-

-Desert Rose comes back carrying Aldeon-

Aldeon: just get me to the med kit…I can patch us up from there…

Takaxus: -falls from tree and lands on head- Ow I really need to stop -looks at them- hey you didn't die!

Aldeon: -sits down gingerly. He’s shivering and there are a few cuts visible on him- y-yeah..-pulls out a med kit and takes off his jacket to start bandaging- that was a long fall...you ok?

Takaxus: yep and that's not that long I’ve fallen from farther... you sure look like you had fun though it was big wasn't it whatever it was right?

Aldeon: yeah...I used up way too much rune power on it...it was huge...

Takaxus: what? Never heard of that before? What’s rune power?

Aldeon: It's the magic I use-rolls up his sleeve and shows the inside of his wrist. There are several glowing, green symbols with dark veins extending from them in his arm- that's what happens when I use too much magic…

Takaxus: oh…back home people are blessed with magic its why I heal so fast... but I have never seen anything this strong though…

Aldeon: it's more of a curse than anything. If I use too much magic, it starts sucking away my life force. I heal slower, and old wounds re-open.

Takaxus: sounds painful I hate wounds they hurt way too much

Aldeon: it is very… -pulls up his shirt and wraps gauze around his waist- There are four of us runes. I'm earth, there's fire, wind, and water

Takaxus: is he one of them -jabs his thumb at Shelak-

Aldeon: No. Shelak is a wolf tamer elf. He’s the last of his kind.

Takaxus: now I understand why all these dogs are around…but it is a shame about being the last of his kind ad stuff.

Aldeon: if you come back with us, there are the other three runes, a cat druid, two fox druids, a tengu, a fire demon, and two wolf druids.

Takaxus: it depends... will they kill me? Otherwise I’ll go along.

Aldeon: no, as long as you aren't stealing anything, you'll be fine.

Takaxus: -thinks for a second- what about civilians can I rob them?

Aldeon: The closest thing we have to a civilian is a three-year-old with a protective father, so no.

Takaxus: I want to go home.

Aldeon: you fell into this world...not sure you CAN go home.

Takaxus: of course I can’t I was exiled to here.

Aldeon: oh...why were you exiled?

Takaxus: I saved a world-class criminal…and also my criminal record got me sent here…and, as you've seen, I’m not that easily killed. So, exile or prison…they choose exile.

Aldeon: and you attacked us.

Takaxus: -he shrugs- had to make some money stealing… and not dieing is all I got… and that knife looked expensive

Shelak: -sits up- It’s only got sentimental value -looks at Aldeon- You went after a Kaijuu! By yourself!?

Takaxus: …damn... I don't get this world everything upside down here... at least I think it is…or is it just you two…

Aldeon: wait till you meet the family...

Shelak: we should get back. The sun will be up soon

Takaxus: ... family... ugh families...

Shelak: -stands and stretches- Al, ride on Nightmare.

Aldeon: -gathers a few things- Our home is really close. About 10 minutes

Takaxus: okay... I’ll be up there -points to the trees- its the best transportation

Aldeon: All right. See you there.

Aldeon: Here we are...I'm going to go see Kaito about...this. -gestures to his body and dismounts from Nightmare-

Shelak: I'll introduce the newbie. I still can't believe you fought that Kaijuu alone...

Aldeon: shh! Here comes Rune!

Takaxus: -falls from tree tops- why did you guys just suddenly stop and OW I’m actually bleeding…

Aldeon: we're home-About a dozen small houses made from hollowed trees are around them-

Takaxus: okay all good now -stands up and brushes himself off then looks around-

Aldeon: I'll see you later. Please don't tell Rune about the Kaijuu...he'll just freak out… -leaves-

Shelak: all right. Oh, here comes Hein...

-a man with black hair and gold eyes approaches-

Takaxus: -he disappears surveying the area from his hiding spot not completely sure about the place-

Shelak: and he's gone again...Hey Hein.

Hein: Morning, Shelak. Happy hunting I assume?

Shelak: yep! Ask Al. He's with Kaito. Listen, we brought someone with us. He's a bit jumpy, but not half bad.

Takaxus: I am not jumpy I’m cautious -he stays hidden staring at them-

Shelak: Anyway..-rolls his eyes- tells Hirari and the others. Or just send Yume up there to meet him

Takaxus: -looking up he sees Yume and starts calculating things in his head about who to actually trust-

Yume: new people?

Shelak: and a very easily scared one.

Takaxus: not scared cautious get it right geez

Shelak: then get down here...

Takaxus: who said I was ever up?

Shelak: eh?

Yume: -chuckles-

Takaxus: -he steps out and pokes Shelak- you probably suck at hide and seek

Shelak: I do not!

Hein: you are always with three wolves. You're kinda hard to miss...

Takaxus: ha! I love being right! I even guessed on that one too -he smirks thinking again-

Shelak: -sighs- so, where are the kids?

Hein: -looks off to the side- last night was...rough...

Takaxus: I have a feeling more people are coming- he disappears again-

Shelak: actually, where is everyone?

Hein: -sighs- Arthas happened last night. It was really bad.

Takaxus: that doesn't sound good - shrinks down into hiding place knife ready scanning the area-

Shelak: -sighs- Is Kaito up at least?

Hein: luckily. Why?

Shelak: Al, he wasn't complaining, but he was injured. I think he got hit with a poison from the Kaijuu.

Hein: -nods- He'll be fine.

Takaxus: -still scanning the area he moves quickly to the next spot he very uneasy now about Arthas-

Shelak: Arthas rarely attacks us, Takaxus! Calm down

Takaxus: I can't - he moves to a tree to see everything better-

Hein: He only attacks us after we've taken a bad hit from the monsters

Shelak: He uses nightmares to hurt us

Takaxus: no way am I coming out now -he looks for a nice safe spot-

Shelak: -shrugs- How are you feeling?

Hein: could be better...you?

Shelak: eh, usual

Takaxus: -swallowing hard he climbs down and sinks into a hiding spot where he felt mostly safe-

-A little girl tugs on his sleeve-

Ringo: -whispers- Are we playing the hiding game?

Takaxus: -he silently shakes his head slowly I inching away freaking out silently in his head-

Ringo: -tugs on Takaxus's sleeve again- what is your name?

Takaxus: Takaxus -he continues to inch away staring at his sleeve-

Ringo: -grins and points to herself- Ringo~

Takaxus: hi -he looks for an escape and new hiding spot not scared of her anymore-

Ringo: -holds onto his sleeve with both hands- where are you from?

Takaxus: umm far away another world far away- he stops moving giving up-

Ringo: -cocks her head to the side- stories?

Takaxus: my world is probably a little to graphic for you so no stories

Ringo: -looks sad- aww…

Takaxus: sorry um but there is magic want to know about that?

Ringo: -grins- yes~ -sits down and tugs on Takaxus to get him to sit too-

Takaxus: -he sits- well the magic from my world is given to you when you’re born and it ranges from three levels three is the highest level and that's what I have level three magic umm because you are born with your magic, you are born knowing how to use it. Some people are really talented.

Ringo: I magic too~ -holds out her hands and a tiny flame appears-

Takaxus: that's pretty neat that just like my worlds magic they use the elements mostly

Ringo: -grins and lets the flame go out- Big brother is helping me learn it. What magic are you?

Takaxus: I heal really fast so fast that I can't die

Ringo: -cocks her head to the side again- die?

Takaxus: I um keep living and moving even when I get really, really hurt

Ringo: oh..-giggles, jumps up, and hugs him around the neck- friend~

Takaxus: you gonna hang off me now? -He smiles-

Ringo: -nods and smiles- Takaxus is my friend~

Hein: -stops chatting with Shelak- I wonder where my little fox got to...

Takaxus: really now did you just decide that?

Ringo: yes~

Shelak: it's nice to have kids around here.

Yume: that's what you think...

Hein: they are technically your siblings...

Takaxus: looks like they want go know where you are

Ringo: come meet uncle

Takaxus: no I'm fine right here I like this spot

Ringo: -looks all sad- pleeeeease~

Takaxus: fine but I'm not good with others

Ringo: -grins, lets go of his neck, and runs out of the bushes to Hein- Uncle! ~

Hein: -picks her up- hey there, I was looking for you. Were you playing the hiding game?

Ringo: -nods- Takaxus friend told stories~

Takaxus: -comes out of his hiding spot- hi -gives a small wave-

Shelak: -grins- looks like you made a friend. Adorable isn't she -reaches over and ruffles Ringo's hair. She giggles-

Takaxus: yep -he smiles scratching his head looking around again-

Shelak: wait till you meet her other brother...the three-year-old fire demon. He is adorable.

Hein: -laughs- I should go take her in. she fell sleep again.

Takaxus: there sure are a lot of you around here -looks around again-

Shelak: only 'bout a dozen. Kuro, Hirari, and Mimi are nocturnal. And the kids are always awake.

Takaxus: still I'm not used to a group larger than two or three but I guess this isn't my world any more I miss the stupid people they were fun to tease and steal things from

Shelak: Just...please don't do anything stupid...everyone here is on edge enough from the monster attacks and.....things.....

Takaxus: I'll be a good child...

Shelak: thanks...Well, at least you made one friend. Maybe you can befriend the others.

Takaxus: so I'm a sucker for cute kids that doesn't mean it works for everyone here

Shelak: Well, you'll meet her younger brother at some point then.

Takaxus: the bird kid right we made eye contact that's about it

Shelak: that was Yume. He's 11. I was talking about Ifrit who is 3ish...I think. Ifrit is also winged though but he's just a fire mage demon

Takaxus: there's already to many I can barely remember you dogs names

Shelak: -sighs- Wolves. Not dogs...anyway, I need to go see Kaito, you're coming with me.

Takaxus: right were on this world I don't need to tease people -he mumbled to himself- well lead the way I guess

Shelak: -leads him to one of the trees and sown some steps to a door and knocks.

Kaito: come in.

Shelak: -goes in- hey, how's Al?

Takaxus: -looking in he slowly enters scanning the inside-

-The room is an infirmary. In one of the beds Aldeon is sleeping. He's a lot paler than before and there are a lot of bandages on him-

Kaito: hello, Shelak. Aldeon will be fine. It appears you have a new friend. Care to introduce me? -Looks at Takaxus- I'm Kaito. I run the infirmary around here.