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Earth: Ireland “Castle Hotel”

Sorcha stood from where she sat and paced around the suite. She’d heard Masaharu’s questions and needed to put her thoughts together. Needed to find the best and most least confusing way of explaining. Also, she wanted Reicha present and Sorcha knew the Bounty Hunter felt the need to cleanse herself of the stink permeating around her body. The time Reicha spent in what Sorcha called the bathing chamber, gave the Princess plenty of time to gather the bits and pieces together. When the Bounty Hunter reappeared and sat upon the couch, Sorcha smiled as the scent of flowers passed by her in Reicha’s wake. She most definitely smelled much better and, by the looks of it, much more beautiful as well. Reicha had an exotic look about her, that matched the different accent she had compared to the mainstream of Concordia. Sorcha returned to her seat, between Saige (who had been watching Sorcha while the Princess paced and seemed to be lost in thought) and Reicha. She leans forward and begins her tale….

“I come from a place that is very similar to Earth. It is almost like Earth’s twin sister but with differences. Concordia is a world that only knew peace and nothing else, until about five years ago. Concordia is also filled with magic and many different types of peoples. Humans, as far as I know, are the only ones inhabiting Earth. On Concordia, we have elves, dragons, and people like Reicha, Relequiste. There are many others, but the list is too long.” Looking down at her hands, Sorcha presses the fingertips together before continuing, “Five years ago, Concordia was attacked and taken siege by a group of men who call themselves the League of Twelve. Each man comes from a different part of the world, different lands, and different kingdoms. Some are great lords once allied to the royal family, but they betrayed us. My father was the King of Concordia, and my mother the Queen. Their names are Harel and Trynna Wolfsbane. Both were murdered by the current King, Valius Pendus. I have six brothers altogether: Tristan, Jaegar, and Orlan were all three murdered; Taran, Keegan, and Markell still live.”

Here, Sorcha raised her head and looked around to Masaharu and Saige, meeting their eyes; Reicha already knows the story. “Which is why I am here. They were all three sent here, to Earth, and it is my duty to rescue them. Their memories have been taken from them and replaced by ones the League implanted into their minds. I must find all three and return their memories to them. After I have found all three, I must return with them to Concordia and defeat the evil men who have ruined my peaceful world.”

Sorcha reaches out to Saige and Masaharu, taking their hands into her own. “ I need your help. I, myself, do not know of this world. Neither does Reicha.” Looking into their eyes again for emphasis, she runs the tip of her tongue along her lower lip. “That man with the scythe came here to bring take me back to the League, where King Valius can either kill me for escaping or torture me for the rest of my life. I pray the Goddess Concordia will take me from the world and into her sweet embrace before that happens. Reicha here sent to retrieve me as well, but we have made a pact that can never be broken, or else, I may die.” She grinned over at Reicha before turning back to Saige, who had a look of bewilderment and awe on her face, and to Masaharu. She’d already let go of their hands and leaned back in against the couch.

“So you see, the League are very much aware I have left and are sending many people to try and capture me, to take me back to the League. I will understand if you are both unwilling to help, but know this, your assistance will be greatly rewarded. I will allow you both to think it over. In fact, I need to step out for awhile and my time away will allow you both the opportunity to think upon what I have said. If you have any more questions, I will answer them gladly.” She stood from the couch and took a step towards the door, but then remembered one small detail she’d forgotten to mention. Grinning, she turns back around to face them. “I apologize for my lack of manners. Perhaps, I should introduce myself?” Making a small curtsy, she bows her head in greetings. “My name is Sorcha Wolfsbane, the former Princess and future Queen of Concordia. It is a pleasure to meet you both.”

While rising from her curtsy, Sorcha looks over to Reicha and begins to say something, but quickly forgot what exactly as her eyes skimmed the book sitting upon Reicha's lap. Curious, she leans closer to look at the picture and saw a man's face staring at her, with barely a smile on it. Sorcha's eyes lit up with recognition and she closed the remaining distance between herself and Reicha to snatch the book from her lap. "Where did you get this?" Without waiting for an answer, Sorcha runs a finger along the man's lips, then his eyes, and pretty much, over the man's entire face. A soft smile had formed across her lips. It took a moment or so before words finally came to her and without lifting her head, she sighs and speaks softly, "This is one of my brothers. This is why we are in Ireland. Keegan is here and his Earth name is James McTavin. Just as the Goddess had said. We need to find his exact location, soon, for evil surrounded him last I connected with him."

Finally, she looked up to face them. "I need to think of a plan. First, I need some fresh air and wish to step away for awhile. I shall return momentarily." Still holding the book, she turns to walk towards the door, unable to tear her eyes away from the photo. It seemed like a lifetime since she'd seen Keegan and he looked just the same as ever. To her, he was the most handsome of all six brothers.

Earth: Sean’s Estate “Trouble”

Corissa looked back to see if the two men were following her, but only saw Will as he caught up to her. She rolled her eyes at his words and continued walking towards the house. I need to get away from this place, if only for awhile, she thought silently to herself. “Once we reach the house, I am going to leave you there to go for a walk and don’t even think about following me. You need to rest and a walk won’t help you.” She spoke without looking at him and firmness in her tone. It didn’t take long for them to reach the back door of the great mansion. Not bothering to walk inside, she turns her back on Will and walks towards the front while calling over her shoulder. “I will be return in no more than an hour. Just need time alone.” With that, she walks around to the front and starts down the sidewalk. It wasn’t until she was at the corner when trouble came barreling around the corner, literally, in a black utility van.

Concordia: The Prison Cells

Malikye stuck a white paw between the bars of the cells and into the boy’s. “Do not fear, boy. This is all very real and should not be taken lightly. I promise you, I will free you from this evil place.” The wolf opened his mouth, giving the boy a wolfish kinda grin. “Just know, that I am your friend and anybody else who enters the cells freely is not. They are your enemies. Do not trust anybody unless I say it is alright to do so. Do you hear me? Do you understand, boy, what I am telling you? You are no longer n your world. You are in Concordia, where everything is quite different but similar in many ways. The biggest difference being: Concordia is filled with magical beings, whereas, Earth is filled with people who wish to know real magic. You understand?”