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Talazar

The man gave only a sideways glance to the boy who came flying out of the darkness at Kreon. True enough Talazar thought of Kreon as a pathetic weakling who hid behind an army of shades, but he knew he wasn't totally powerless, in fact he was well aware that one slip up and even Talazar could meet a foul end. Nevertheless, it seemed the boy, in a sudden burst of over excitement, had naively overlooked this, and thus resulted in him being thrown away like a rag-doll. Where he landed, Talazar didn't know, but that was hardly of importance as Kreon's eyes came back to meet his own. The man matched his cold gaze and for a moment he simply stood there, waiting, until another voice and presence broke through too his conscience.

"Hey elf, scythe guy I want you two to listen to me. I got a deal to make with you two. I'll take out the small fry's and you two go and help that little guy take out Kreon. In exchange I want you to let me keep his body. Do we have a deal."

Talazar couldn't help it. He broke Kreon's gaze now to look back at the man, somewhat shocked. To even suggest such a thing was beyond comprehensible. Talazar refused to work with anyone besides Nira, and only put up with Aelianus for the few times he'd actually come in handy in a sticky situation, yet here this man was, a total stranger wielding an angelic jewel with the audacity to approach two of the most dangerous shades, and suggest a temporary alliance? The man scoffed loudly, then fought back the need to break down coughing again as his stomach tightened. Luckily enough, his own voice wasn't needed as Nira stole his words, sending a spray of magic towards the man's feet in before speaking.


"Lets say you survive my Shades, all of them. Then you'll have to deal with me. I'll enjoy killing you."

Talazar smiled at the woman and couldn't help but chuckle, though once more this act turned into a fit of bloodied coughing. He took a moment to collect himself before speaking, his cold tone leaving no room for argument. "You best move along, you're outmatched here."

At Nira's orders, he noted a large grouping of the shades advancing and knew that she'd ordered them on the man, then was pleased to see Kreon do the same as he turned to him again. His smile widened as he readied himself for combat, and he ignored the pain that ran up his arm as his torn muscles worked to balance the weight of his scythe. He just registered the woman now as she began her assault, killing off one woman before instantly appearing within Kreon's forces and in moments, unleashing a magic that he'd only seldom seen. The cries of those dying were music, and Talazar laughed again, though controlled his fit this time.

Stepping forward towards Kreon, Talazar had waited for Nira to occupy him before making his own advance. In one motion he brought Raiyn's sword around the front of his body as he turned slightly to the right, the hilt held just in front of the left shoulder whlie the blade extended parallel to the man and out to his side. He then thrust forward as the weapon ignited into hellish flames that licked at the metal, the tip aimed directly for Kreon. With a twist, it mattered not if Kreon evaded as Talazar then pulled back the weapon and pivoted his body, now coming forward with his left arm that held the scythe. In a way it was the same concept he'd pulled on Raiyn, positioning the weapon to either meet the evasion, or go beyond it and pull back. Even with a block, the scythe would be a deadly flanking attack, and this time, Talazar was ready for any tricks.


Aelianus

The boy watched the other two quickly disappear to join the fray, and knew that it was a deathwish. Shades were powerful, and in a mass like this it'd be too easy to just get overwhelmed by stray attacks. However, that was the least of the boy's worries. He nodded quickly as the Princess motioned for him to help her with Raiyn. With the boy situated between the two of them, Aelianus allowed the girl to whisk them away by means of her air attributed jewel. The travel was efficient, ans Aelianus was glad to be rid of the clearing, though he knew that Nira or Talazar would no doubt find the simple letter he'd left for them, concealed in a place only they would think to look.

"Do you know where we can stop to heal him?" Aelianus thought on the question a moment before finally nodding. Seeing Raiyn's bloodied state, the idea hit him immediately as he recalled the sight of Talazar just years prior. There was a place, yes, and it was probably the single spot on earth that the scythe-wielding man refused to revisit.

"Yeah," Aelianus said, "I've just the place, and I can assure you that Talazar wouldn't even think of going there. We've got to go west though, I'll show you." As Aelianus spoke, he readied himself to face what he knew awaited. A old tattered house, decorated in the most beautiful way anyone could image, a beaming face, no doubt a kiss on the cheek despite his age, some treats, but most of all, help. Their destination would be the boy's old home, the place he'd taken Talazar after finding him in such a desecrated state where his mother had tended to the man until he was fit enough to travel. Aelianus knew how much Talazar despised the cheery woman, the overly decorated house with all it's flowers and sweet fragrant smells. Yes, surely they'd be safe there, he thought as once more a warm, happy smile appeared on his face.