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<blockquote data-quote="talien" data-source="post: 2894654" data-attributes="member: 3285"><p><strong>Assault Upon the Gate of Tears - Conclusion</strong></p><p></p><p>One moment Gemellus and Xerxes began to have a conversation. In what seemed like a blink of an eye, the next moment Gemellus stood before them, fully restored.</p><p></p><p>“What just happened?” asked Vlad.</p><p></p><p>“Time-distortion magic,” said Ilmarė. </p><p></p><p>“Xerxes has informed me that I have you to thank for my continued health,” said Gemellus in a voice brimming with barely controlled anger. “For that I thank you.”</p><p></p><p>“We did what we had to,” said Quintus. “For the greater good.”</p><p></p><p>“My former mentor has also informed me of the plot of Lucious Orata and his subsequent imprisonment,” said Gemellus. “Xerxes is no longer safe upon the Isle until the traitors can no be ferreted out. I will allow you to leave with him.”</p><p></p><p>“I don’t think you could keep him here if he wished to leave,” said Ilmarė with a sneer.</p><p></p><p>“Know this: should you ever step foot upon my homeland again, or cross paths with my people, our parting shall not be as cordial,” said Gemellus.</p><p></p><p>Quintus met his gaze without wavering. “I’m counting on it,” he said.</p><p></p><p>Peering into an ornate amulet around his neck, Gemellus said, “ah, there’s your ship right now.” He turned to Xerxes with a slight smile. “I will miss you, my old friend. Thank you for all your years of…instruction.”</p><p></p><p>“YOU’RE! WELCOME!” shouted Kham at the top of his lungs.</p><p></p><p>Gemellus passed his hand in their direction and…then they were on the heaving deck of the Way of the Pearl.</p><p></p><p>Shout of surprise quickly turned to cheers of glee as Hawk and Shield members on deck realized they returned.</p><p></p><p>Within moments, Master Ecor and Y’vigne were on deck. </p><p></p><p>“We’re alive!” shouted Kham. “And look who we brought with us!” He grabbed Y’vigne and kissed her on the lips. She squealed in protest but, fortunately, didn’t slap him.</p><p></p><p>Xerxes looked about the ship. Sevestia climbed from below decks and smiled uncertainly at her father. The two held each other wordlessly. The crew parted to give them some privacy.</p><p></p><p>Holden debriefed Ecor and Y’vigne. “Thanks to them,” he nodded towards Quintus and the others, “the plot of the traitor Orata has been foiled. We have put the members of the Hawk and Shield in a position to deal with him personally.”</p><p></p><p>Y’vigne smiled at Kham. “Know that you have our undying gratitude. Should you ever have need of us, show this and we will aid you as best we can.” She pressed a golden emblem of a Hawk with its wings spread, perched upon a shield, into Kham’s hands. There was one for each of them.</p><p></p><p>“I don’t get it,” said Vlad. “We stopped the assassination, but the corpses of the assassins turned featureless.” </p><p></p><p>“Doppelgangers,” said Holden. “Lucious’ plan was to create a civil war by having the assassins pose as high-ranking Harvesters.”</p><p></p><p>Above deck, Ilmarė and Quintus stood next to each other, staring out at the sunrise. </p><p></p><p>“Another pin,” said Ilmarė, turning the hawk over in her hand. “I’m running out of places to put them.”</p><p></p><p>“I can hold them for you, if you like,” said Quintus, looking straight ahead. “I don’t have much of a home yet, but I hope to acquire a small property, maybe a farm…” he trailed off.</p><p></p><p>“I had forgotten what having a family is like,” said Ilmarė. “Sevestia and Xerxes reminded me of feelings I have not had in a very long time.”</p><p></p><p>“Yes,” said Quintus. “In times of war, love can be a weakness or a strength. It all depends on whether the object your affection is at your side…or at your back.”</p><p></p><p>Ilmarė smiled sideways at the human who stood beside her. “I think it’s a strength.”</p><p></p><p>They said nothing more. With the dawning of a new day, the Way of the Pearl headed back to the mainland and away from the foulness that was the Isle of Tears.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="talien, post: 2894654, member: 3285"] [b]Assault Upon the Gate of Tears - Conclusion[/b] One moment Gemellus and Xerxes began to have a conversation. In what seemed like a blink of an eye, the next moment Gemellus stood before them, fully restored. “What just happened?” asked Vlad. “Time-distortion magic,” said Ilmarė. “Xerxes has informed me that I have you to thank for my continued health,” said Gemellus in a voice brimming with barely controlled anger. “For that I thank you.” “We did what we had to,” said Quintus. “For the greater good.” “My former mentor has also informed me of the plot of Lucious Orata and his subsequent imprisonment,” said Gemellus. “Xerxes is no longer safe upon the Isle until the traitors can no be ferreted out. I will allow you to leave with him.” “I don’t think you could keep him here if he wished to leave,” said Ilmarė with a sneer. “Know this: should you ever step foot upon my homeland again, or cross paths with my people, our parting shall not be as cordial,” said Gemellus. Quintus met his gaze without wavering. “I’m counting on it,” he said. Peering into an ornate amulet around his neck, Gemellus said, “ah, there’s your ship right now.” He turned to Xerxes with a slight smile. “I will miss you, my old friend. Thank you for all your years of…instruction.” “YOU’RE! WELCOME!” shouted Kham at the top of his lungs. Gemellus passed his hand in their direction and…then they were on the heaving deck of the Way of the Pearl. Shout of surprise quickly turned to cheers of glee as Hawk and Shield members on deck realized they returned. Within moments, Master Ecor and Y’vigne were on deck. “We’re alive!” shouted Kham. “And look who we brought with us!” He grabbed Y’vigne and kissed her on the lips. She squealed in protest but, fortunately, didn’t slap him. Xerxes looked about the ship. Sevestia climbed from below decks and smiled uncertainly at her father. The two held each other wordlessly. The crew parted to give them some privacy. Holden debriefed Ecor and Y’vigne. “Thanks to them,” he nodded towards Quintus and the others, “the plot of the traitor Orata has been foiled. We have put the members of the Hawk and Shield in a position to deal with him personally.” Y’vigne smiled at Kham. “Know that you have our undying gratitude. Should you ever have need of us, show this and we will aid you as best we can.” She pressed a golden emblem of a Hawk with its wings spread, perched upon a shield, into Kham’s hands. There was one for each of them. “I don’t get it,” said Vlad. “We stopped the assassination, but the corpses of the assassins turned featureless.” “Doppelgangers,” said Holden. “Lucious’ plan was to create a civil war by having the assassins pose as high-ranking Harvesters.” Above deck, Ilmarė and Quintus stood next to each other, staring out at the sunrise. “Another pin,” said Ilmarė, turning the hawk over in her hand. “I’m running out of places to put them.” “I can hold them for you, if you like,” said Quintus, looking straight ahead. “I don’t have much of a home yet, but I hope to acquire a small property, maybe a farm…” he trailed off. “I had forgotten what having a family is like,” said Ilmarė. “Sevestia and Xerxes reminded me of feelings I have not had in a very long time.” “Yes,” said Quintus. “In times of war, love can be a weakness or a strength. It all depends on whether the object your affection is at your side…or at your back.” Ilmarė smiled sideways at the human who stood beside her. “I think it’s a strength.” They said nothing more. With the dawning of a new day, the Way of the Pearl headed back to the mainland and away from the foulness that was the Isle of Tears. [/QUOTE]
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