The Camp

As they came into the camp the men left the column to do what was needed before they could relax. Some left for sentry duty while others to start cooking and cleaning, or what ever jobs they had to do. Tom carried Tabitha to the tent with him laying her in the bed, after the priestess had a look over, she came to a conclusion "Theres something strange, I tried to use what gift I had and I can't use my gift on her head. It seems to cancel out when I get near." Tom thought about this for a moment but didn't say anything to Tabitha, not yet at least. He didn't want to alarm her. He went back into the tent, having changed out of his armor he wore only the white robe and simple clothing beneath. Kneeling by the bed side, he held her hand and with his other hand he placed it on her forehead moving her hair aside with his thumb. "Can you not remember anything at all my love?" he asked, his heart ached seeing her like this.

Tabitha S tilted her head towards her love and replied. "No...I don't remember anything, the last thing I do remember was throwing Saleen, Sam, and Elias out of a field before it could trap us...I don't think I got out..." her voice quivered lightly as she looked into his crimson eyes, if he was looking into hers he'd notice that they lost a bit of their luster. "Tom...I ran off again...I'm sorry..." her tears once again flowed down the sides of her face, she felt horrible for putting him through so much grief.

"Its alright my love, your back that's all that matter. But how about next time telling someone where your going?" He started to feel agony once more seeing her tears. Wanting to do anything in the world to stop them, make her happy, to never feel pain or sorrow. "Are you hungry, or anything? Do you want something?" He said as he brought the blanket over her, the priestess came in and started to fill the bath with fresh water, putting a tray aside containing salts and anything else she could find that would help relax Tabitha.

Weeks had passed and it was time, he felt that they move their plans forward. "Its time for us to leave" he said to his loyal body guard Axel. "Send word out that we are looking for new recruits, after that we take what we can and head out far from this place to find our home, a home of our own. That we will live the way we want to and to protect that way of life" Axel left with a large group of men and went out post fliers or speaking to others in Gambits Bar.

Days from then has passed, some have come but most were not accepted into the ranks. "I grow tired," he said to his other most loyal guard, Luric, "Today will be the last day that we recruit," he finished, then on to himself 'Lets hope we can leave by tomorrow morning at full strength'. He then went to the entrance of the camp white tents were up all around, a good hundred or so, wagons and horses were being loaded for the long venture they had ahead of themselves. A large table was placed at the entrance where he would sit at the far end protected by the veterans of the company all in their full plate white armor, milky silk cloaks, and some carried crimson red white lined banners blank with no symbol, not knowing one to adorn them with, to honor the company. Waiting for those who wish to share his future, the one he would happily provide his beloved Tabitha.

Akelsander and Saphera made their way toward the camp, having recieved a summons that new recruits were to report to the Commander. In addition to his usual light armor Aleksander wore a heavy gray cloak, partly for warmth and partly to hide his true nature from highwaymen and the like. His right arm as usual was completely covered to hide the damage that was being done to his body. His sword was at his back in easy reach of is left hand, this uncommon form of fighting often caught oppenents by suprise.

Saphera walked at his side, her slight feminine figure hidden by a light gray cloak. She was in her human form, which she prefered around others, few had seen her other forms. Her yellow eyes were constantly watching, making sure no one attempted to harm Aleksander. Despite her quiet nature she would kill them in an instant if they hurt him.