Chapter 27- Secrets
“Praise be to Lolth, now I can finally end your wretched life.” The Matron Mother proclaimed as she shoved Akorxena into the spider pits where two of Lolth’s pets awaited her. Akorxena stared at the her Matron Mother and her mother watching with tear filled eyes. She watched as her mother positioned herself behind the Matron and watched her try to push her into the pit. It failed and only ended up with Mother receiving a fail to the face.
“Pathetic as always my daughter. Thirty years with the Handmaidens should straighten you out.” The Matron laughed, not noticing her downed daughter sliding a small but sharp dagger to her child.
“Leave her alone you Lolth loving bitch!” She screamed after she had grabbed the dagger. “By the grace of Eilistraee, I will kill you Ardulace!” Matron Mother Ardulace just laughed as she ordered the quiet Solaufein to drag her daughter after her as they left the spider pits. He looked back only once, he signed to her, “Don’t give her the satisfaction.”, before leaving. He had seen the dagger but had done nothing to stop the deliverance of it. They both knew that he had meant for her to take her own life, not letting the spiders kill her. She would do it. “Eilistraee, protect my parents, save my mother from harm.” She whispered.
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“Nau, l' orbben, nind’re ichl veir! Eilistraee sslig'ne ussta ilhar!” Anomen held down his patient as she struggled under the bindings. They had found her knocked out and bleeding from the head. He and Anni had immediately went to healing her as Renal stood there watching them. The head wound healed, they just needed to wait for her to wake up. It was always tricky with head wounds, one could stop the bleeding but damage was always done, he had seen his share of people who had one and were never the same. It had been over half a day, the sun well set, Anni had gone with the others to release Minsc, leaving him alone in the room with Renal and his patient.
“Do you know what she is saying?” He asked of Renal, curious of what would frighten a drow.
“From what I know orbben means spiders. Mae’Var would punish her by placing live spiders on her. From what young Yuri has told me, she is terrified of them. Very undrow like.” He mused. “Enough of this, send her to me when she awakens, tell her that her guild is in good hands and that she is free to travel with your leader.” Anomen meant to question Renal but when he looked up the thief was gone. He would never understand that, the ease of which thieves moved so quickly. Of course they didn’t act as pack mule for the party, nor did they wear forty pounds of armor. He and Minsc were the ones to carry the camping supplies, usually they alternated but Lady Jaheira and Lady Anni had insisted that he carry all the supplies for the full twenty hours it took them to walk to the graveyard. It might have had something to do with the remark he made about their friend Simon. He really needed to learn to keep his opinions to himself. Either that or find someone to sleep with in the party as it seemed Edwin could get away with murder with Lady Anni being in love with him. While he mused over this, wondering if perhaps Lady Jaheira would take to him (an idea that held no appeal to him), his patient opened her eyes and stared at him.
“How do you feel?”
“Why am I tied down? Planning on ravishing me?” Anomen blushed as he went to untie her.
“You were thrashing about. Lady Anni thought it would be best to tie you down so you would not hurt yourself.”
“I notice you didn’t once refer to me as Lady Ly, why is that, Anomen?” She asked with a mischievous smile.
“Forgive me, you have done so much for my cousin and I don’t know how to repay you.” He was leaning over her to free her other hand, as soon as it was free, she grabbed his hand, keeping him pinned above her. Her other hand came up and turned his face towards hers, bringing their lips very close together. “Um..Ly?”
“Anomen just be quiet for a change and let things happen.” She said as she kissed him throughly. When he pulled back, there was a look of surprise and shock on his face.
“Ly, we can’t possibly!”
“Why not? Are you unwilling? Am I not pretty enough for you?”
“No! I mean, no, it’s just that you’re a drow.”
“I am? I hadn’t noticed.” Anomen blushed, and started to say something but was stopped as Ly kissed him again. She didn’t have to hold in place, in fact he was holding on to her tightly, as if he was scared to stop. She took advantage of it and shimmed out of her split skirt and her short top and started on his armor.
“Wait we shouldn’t be doing this!” He said as he came up for air only to find her naked. Even as he spoke she still undid his armor and he unwittingly helped.
“Give me one good reason besides from I’m a drow.”
“This is the first time we have met.” He struggled to meet her eyes.
“Untrue. Yuri would take me often to watch over you. I watched you train to become a warrior priest. I’ve been lusting over you since you hit adult hood. We can talk later. Wait, how much time do we have until the others expect us?”
“One hour.”
“We’ll have to make due.”
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“Oh happy day this is! Minsc and Boo are free!” The giant Rashemen picked up Boo in one hand and Anni in his other, hugging them both gently. The hamster started to squeak immediately and he put Anni back on the floor and intently focused on what the hamster was saying. He nodded several times and then let Boo rest on his shoulder. “Minsc thinks it best if witch goes back alone while he has words with wizard...er...wizardess.”
“What?”
“I think the stone headed oaf wants to speak with me.(This female form, that is what is lessening my insults to be sure.)”
“O...k. I’ll see you guys at the Sea’s Bounty.” She turned and started back to the inn. On her way she wondered what the two had to talk about that Minsc didn’t want her to hear. She shrugged it probably was of no import.
“Now what did you want?” Edwina asked but found herself being picked up by the front of her robes by the berserker.
“Boo told Minsc all about what evil wizard did. Evil wizard is telling witch, she's not a good friend unless she does what he says! Good friends don't say things like that, and it might make witch cry! AND if Evil wizard makes witch cry ,Minsc will make Evil Wizard cry harder!” He shook the “evil” wizard just to get his point across. “Boo knows what Evil Wizard does, so Minsc knows! Step carefully Evil One. Next time Minsc will not be so gentle! Next time Minsc will sic harpy on you!” He dropped Edwina and glared at her.
“I don’t have any idea what you’re talking about. (The lummox has gone insane.)” Minsc apparently heard her and turn and slapped her ass with his hand, harder than Edwina had ever done to Anni. “Alright, alright! I get the shoddy point!”
“Next time, you will feel the boot heel of goodness!”
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On her way back to the inn, she saw a familiar figure. Running forward she threw her arms around him, and he around her. He buried his hand deep into her hair and brought her braid forward to kiss it. To the people around them, they looked like lovers, to the Red Wizard watching it looked like cheating. She stood in the shadows, casting invisibility, to get closer.
“Still using lilac soap for you hair, I see.” The man spoke.
“You know it’s my favorite scent.”
*How did he know that? I didn’t even know about that!* Edwina thought.
“Yes, how can I forget when you washed my clothes in it. You had me smelling like a flower for a week.”
“Oh don’t complain, Yoshi. It’s better than sinking up the place.” She giggled.
*She’s giggling! Giggling!*
“Yes, but you were not the one sneaking up on our enemies. How else do you think that black dragon smelled me?”
“True. Speaking of sneaking, let’s go back to my room.” They linked arms and continued on their way.
*... How could you? I thought you loved me? (I can’t even think of a snappy comeback to cheer me up.)*
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Anni and Yoshimo were just walking into the Sea’s Bounty and straight into an argument. Jaheira stood there in her green tunic and brown pants, apparently all ready to settle down for the night, watched the man in front of her screaming his head off.
“-Accused me of breeding slaves in Calimshan! My businesses in Athkatla were taken! I was made a pauper and you do not even remember?!”
“I remember well, but I wanted you to say it, and I wanted others to hear. Quite the outburst, Mister Ployer, I assume you are still at odds with your new life?”
“You...you...This is the type of insolence I was talking about! It is not enough that you ruin a man, you must also berate him!”
“MISTER Ployer, I wanted you *dead* instead of merely humiliated! The courts did not seem to think death was warranted, so they claimed your assets instead. That you live in poverty is gratifying, if you must live at all! I would suggest you change your tone. I am not in a mood for giving charity to old slavers!”
“Haven't lost your fire, I see. Still a Harper? This scrawny lout one too? That fellow Khalid you were once with was a better compliment. Is he here as well?”
“He is none of your concern. If you value your teeth you will not speak that name again. You dirty it.”
“You leave Khalid’s soul out of any arguments, if you know what’s good for you. Only one person can speak badly about him and that’s his wife.” Anni growled as she can to stand next to her friend.
“I see, more Harper friends?”
“Oy, mate are you making trouble in my neck of the woods? Let me introduce you to my little friend.” Ly said as she got up from the table she was sharing with Anomen, a tousled, flushed Anomen, whose armor wasn’t completely back in the right order. She pulled out her black blade and stood with the others.
“Not that it matters to me in the least but I would prefer to speak with this half-elf. So go bother someone else.”
“I see. This is not the end of this Harper bitch and your friends will pay for interfering.” Ployer stated as he walked past the four women. Anni stuck her foot out and tripped him. Ployer sprawled on the floor, only to find a boot on his back.
“Crawl out of here, male worm.” Ly growled, her blade ready to strike. He had no choice but to follow her instrutions, causing the bar to laugh. Jaheira was laughing the loudest, Edwina just glared at Anni, whom didn’t notice. They all went to the table for dinner, and to Edwina’s disappointment her usual spot next to Anni was taken by the newcomer. Frustraited and angry, she went to her room without anything to eat.
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Anni felt like she was swimming, gently rocking back and forth. The sun caught in her eyes but it didn’t bathe her skin and now that she thought about it, the water felt more like solid metal on her back. The night’s events were blurry but she remember having to sleep alone, that something had gotten into Edwin, causing the wizardess to slam the door in her face without a word. Opening her eyes she realized that she was in a cage. Her second realization was that she was naked. “What’s going on?”
“Oh look, sleeping beauty decided to join us.” Edwina’s curt voice cut across her skin. Looking around her, Anni could see Jaheira, Edwina and Ly also imprisoned. They were all awake, Ly was rocking back and forth in hers, while Jaheira stared out of the little window, Edwina just glared at her.
“What’s going on?” Anni said slowly, as if that would stop the pounding in her temples.
“Ployer’s last laugh on me. He’s sending us to Calimshan, as slaves.” Jaheira replied in a dull voice.
“You *got* to be kidding me!”
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Posted 17 November 2006 - 12:18 PM
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Very interesting spin on the Ployer encounter... I imagine some powerful sleeping draught was used to capture them all so easily!
But still... I must say Ployer is a real idiot if he thinks he can keep these four powerful women as slaves... surely he'll be dead soon.
Great chapter, Iria, nice to see you posting again!
Very interesting spin on the Ployer encounter... I imagine some powerful sleeping draught was used to capture them all so easily!
But still... I must say Ployer is a real idiot if he thinks he can keep these four powerful women as slaves... surely he'll be dead soon.
Great chapter, Iria, nice to see you posting again!
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Very interesting spin on the Ployer encounter... I imagine some powerful sleeping draught was used to capture them all so easily!
But still... I must say Ployer is a real idiot if he thinks he can keep these four powerful women as slaves... surely he'll be dead soon.
I thought it was better than Jaheira's oringal plot. Much more revengey.
Great chapter, Iria, nice to see you posting again!
Yes I'm back and better than ever!
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Posted 18 November 2006 - 11:29 PM
“Pathetic as always my daughter. Thirty years with the Handmaidens should straighten you out.” The Matron laughed, not noticing her downed daughter sliding a small but sharp dagger to her child.
30 years?! Whoa.
“Nau, l' orbben, nind’re ichl veir! Eilistraee sslig'ne ussta ilhar!” Anomen held down his patient as she struggled under the bindings. They had found her knocked out and bleeding from the head. He and Anni had immediately went to healing her as Renal stood there watching them. The head wound healed, they just needed to wait for her to wake up. It was always tricky with head wounds, one could stop the bleeding but damage was always done, he had seen his share of people who had one and were never the same. It had been over half a day, the sun well set, Anni had gone with the others to release Minsc, leaving him alone in the room with Renal and his patient.
“Do you know what she is saying?” He asked of Renal, curious of what would frighten a drow.
Oh, there's plenty of things. But none of the Drow are forthcoming about it.
“Anomen just be quiet for a change and let things happen.” She said as she kissed him throughly. When he pulled back, there was a look of surprise and shock on his face.
“Ly, we can’t possibly!”
Shut up already, you idiot helmite!
“Why not? Are you unwilling? Am I not pretty enough for you?”
“No! I mean, no, it’s just that you’re a drow.”
Acute foot-in-mouth disease.
“Give me one good reason besides from I’m a drow.”
“This is the first time we have met.” He struggled to meet her eyes.
That is actually a good reason.
*... How could you? I thought you loved me? (I can’t even think of a snappy comeback to cheer me up.)*
Whoa, then he must be distraught.
“What’s going on?” Anni said slowly, as if that would stop the pounding in her temples.
“Ployer’s last laugh on me. He’s sending us to Calimshan, as slaves.” Jaheira replied in a dull voice.
“You *got* to be kidding me!”
My thought exactly.
Still, who in their right minds would want to buy this lot?
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Sith Warrior - Master, I can sense your anger.
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Darth Baras - A blind, comotose lobotomy-patient could sense my anger!
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Posted 18 November 2006 - 11:37 PM
“Pathetic as always my daughter. Thirty years with the Handmaidens should straighten you out.” The Matron laughed, not noticing her downed daughter sliding a small but sharp dagger to her child.
Yes, you'll find why Akorxena's mother is a bit off.30 years?! Whoa.
“Nau, l' orbben, nind’re ichl veir! Eilistraee sslig'ne ussta ilhar!” Anomen held down his patient as she struggled under the bindings. They had found her knocked out and bleeding from the head. He and Anni had immediately went to healing her as Renal stood there watching them. The head wound healed, they just needed to wait for her to wake up. It was always tricky with head wounds, one could stop the bleeding but damage was always done, he had seen his share of people who had one and were never the same. It had been over half a day, the sun well set, Anni had gone with the others to release Minsc, leaving him alone in the room with Renal and his patient.
“Do you know what she is saying?” He asked of Renal, curious of what would frighten a drow.
Oh, there's plenty of things. But none of the Drow are forthcoming about it.
Ly: So true and people wonder why I drink.
“Anomen just be quiet for a change and let things happen.” She said as she kissed him throughly. When he pulled back, there was a look of surprise and shock on his face.
“Ly, we can’t possibly!”
Ly: You tell him!Shut up already, you idiot helmite!
“Why not? Are you unwilling? Am I not pretty enough for you?”
“No! I mean, no, it’s just that you’re a drow.”
He has that often.Acute foot-in-mouth disease.
“Give me one good reason besides from I’m a drow.”
“This is the first time we have met.” He struggled to meet her eyes.
Ly: Nah, drow do strangers all the time and so do elves. : points at Laska : Must I say anything futher?That is actually a good reason.
*... How could you? I thought you loved me? (I can’t even think of a snappy comeback to cheer me up.)*
Yes, it really hurt.Whoa, then he must be distraught.
“What’s going on?” Anni said slowly, as if that would stop the pounding in her temples.
“Ployer’s last laugh on me. He’s sending us to Calimshan, as slaves.” Jaheira replied in a dull voice.
“You *got* to be kidding me!”
My thought exactly.
Still, who in their right minds would want to buy this lot?
Well, let's see, Theo would buy Jaheira, You would by almost any drow, Laufey would buy Edwina and someone eventually would by Anni.
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Posted 24 November 2006 - 07:06 PM
Oh, plenty going on in this chapter! I like what I've seen of Ly so far, she could turn out to be an interesting character. Minsc is cute when he's being overprotective, and poor 'Dwina, feeling so jealous. I hope she has no reason to.
Last but not least - I get to see Eddie as a pleasure slave? Yay!
Last but not least - I get to see Eddie as a pleasure slave? Yay!
Rogues do it from behind.
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Ly is much more interesting than you think, now if only my drow advisor would get back to me... There's going to be loads more of Minscness going on. And who knows what really is going on between Anni and Yoshimo.Oh, plenty going on in this chapter! I like what I've seen of Ly so far, she could turn out to be an interesting character. Minsc is cute when he's being overprotective, and poor 'Dwina, feeling so jealous. I hope she has no reason to.
Last but not least - I get to see Eddie as a pleasure slave? Yay!
Maybe, maybe not. But I'll sell him to the lowest bidder just to get rid of him. He's so noisy in that cage.
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