[Rosekitten]

With the commotion from the group it had caught his attention easily enough. He smirked a little knowing very well that this had to be the group he had been waiting for and trying to lure out. He kept his noise to a minimal as he moved to seek out the location of this little group. Though they seemed to kill their noise for a period so tracking them took longer then he thought.

After a little while he found them, go figure she was there. 'damn.. oh well it'll have to be done then' he thought to himself as he kept out of sight, though he'd have to watch himself when he did choose to attack the other two looked skilled enough as fighters and if Judith was startled then he'd be rewarded for it with a arrow..

For now he'd have to wait.. though that would be cut short. Something had been lost in the woods for the past few months torn between who to follow. After Judith went missing for a day or so the dragon had left her camp and set off to find her or Rhyldrin. With how much Rhyldrin had been moving the dragon had been steadily trying to track him. Though this time it found Judith as it paused near a tree with a soft whine seeing the three with her. It knew Rhyldrin was in the area and the dragon could feel the lust for blood from both sides.. minus Judith.

He was going to have to watch himself it'd end up being 4 against one if he didn't watch it and they were staying too close for him to land a shot and get out of there. For once he had to admit he was worried.. this could end badly if he didn't kill at least three of them he had no doubt he was a dead man. For all he knew Judith could have changed over the past month and she could have found a hatred for dark elves as well.

They drew closer and closer to the destroyed camp site of the former general light elf. He was making sure to keep just out of sight, though he was in bow shot but that was hard to get out of while still keeping a eye on this group. He'd have to bit his tongue and attack at some point or another if he didn't get the jump on them then it would really hinder his plan to kill the commander .. even if he died after it wouldn't matter. Though he had no plans on dying today.

[gremlin]

The four cautiously approached the destroyed camp, Brishen seemed disgusted by the site. Judith knew that he was thinking poorly of Dark Elves, he was probably cursing them more than he ever had before. The other two men were probably thinking the same, though Judith didn't know how Kane felt about all of this. He didn't speak enough for her to try and know what kind of person he was. Recently there had been too many problems between the Dark and Light Elves. It really didn't even make sense for the war to continue, now it was just mindless killing. She hoped that the new king would revive the talk of peace between the Dark and Light Elves.

"Look for survivors," Brishen barked at Kane and Uldric, his eyes wandered over to Judith wondering what he could have her do. "Though I hardly believe that we will find anything, look at this mess." he let out a sigh. "Why even bother?" Uldric asked as he walked off, Kane looked at him it seemed that Uldric's comment had upset him. "These are our own men and you don't want to bother looking for survivors?" he shook his head. Then he wandered off in the other direction to search as well.

Judith walked over to her brother, she didn't really know what to say about the mess that the Dark Elves had left behind. Really the Light Elves could easily do the same to them without a second though, war really was an awful thing. "I suppose that you can stay here or wander off to look for survivors, I know that you don't like death so if you want to try to save someone..." Brishen seemed a little awkward talking to his sister, for once he was questioning her or scolding her. "Try not to wander too far there might still be some Dark Elves in the area." he almost seemed concerned for her well being. Judith didn't speak, she didn't even look at him. She let out a quiet sigh then walked away from her brother, if there were any survivors they would be suffering. When Judith attacked a Dark Elf she always intended to end their life, she assumed that a Dark Elf would do the same to a Light Elf.

[Rosekitten]

It would seem that luck was with him as the party split up, looking for anyone that was alive.. though Rhydrlin had done his job too well. To be honest it wasn't that he really enjoyed killing but when it came down to it it was either his life or theirs. So it would have to be done, so long as this damned war went on.

He waited till the group had split completely, this was his chance but he'd wait a little longer he needed perfect timing. For Judith to be out of the way and be at a range her bow would be rendered useless it would buy him time if she had to run. All he needed was a few moments he could leave the rest of this group alive if he got his timing right. But he had a feeling it was hardly going to be that easy. Sure the other commanders and units of light elves were easy to take out but this one was one of the top ranked... he better pose a challenge.

The dragon cooed and ran up to Judith pawing at her leg after she walked off from her brother. It whined and shook it's head trying to tell her that Rhyldrin was in the area though it was hardly old enough to have the ability to learn common tongue. The dragon seemed panicked and under nourished from it's travels. But it was still trying to get her attention begging for her to listen almost.

He didn't notice the odd commotion going on over near Judith as he looked for the other two that were with Brishen seeing they were far enough to not be considered a threat.. so long as this ended quickly. He drew both blades silently as he posed for his strike making one last check that everything was in place. He just needed to land one blow and make it count he wasn't sure how well he could hold up even in one against one combat if this guy was as strong as the rumors said.

Taking his chance he moved closer to Brishen before making his strike though the sudden sound of steel against steel rang out through the forest as he turned just in time to block both blades with his sword. This fight just turned into a long battle Rhyldrin knew this already. He had done everything perfectly, though at the same time this could prove to be quite fun a challenge for once.

His ears went back pulling one blade from the sword and preparing it to strike as he stepped in to close the distance further between him and Brishen. Though this strike was blocked as well and Brishen had moved his sword to prevent both blades from hitting him. For the moment the two seemed to just stand there as if they were trying to test the strength of the other judging what to do next as if it were a game of chess. Rhyldrin just needed to make sure that sword stayed busy. He seemed to be at least doing that and waiting for a opening.

[gremlin]

Judith jumped a little when she felt the little dragon pawing at her leg. She had not expected to see the poor creature again after she couldn't find him. He seemed to have lost some weight, probably because he had not been properly feed for the past month. Judith looked around her making sure that Brishen, Uldric and Kane were not looking at her. She bent down and reached out her hand allowing the little dragon to crawl into it. He seemed to weak her eyes filled with sorrow. "I'm sorry," she whispered softly to him. "I had no clue where you had gone, look at you." she added then brought her hand to her pocket. "I can't allow those three to see you, hide for now and when we get back to the camp I will spoil you." the little dragon hesitated at first but then climbed into her pocket. Judith reached her hand inside and tickled under his chin for a few moments, the little dragon chirped happily.

Her small moment of happiness ended when she heard steel against steel. Her eyes dropped her eyes ran over the surrounding area, she had wandered off quite far and couldn't see where he had came from. She took a arrow from her bow and drew it back in her bow preparing herself to strike any potential threat. When she finally brought herself to where the noise had come from her heart nearly stopped. Judith's eyes grew wide with fear, it was Rhyldrin and he was attacking her brother. For a moment she stood still, she wasn't too close to them but if Brishen noticed her just standing around then he would bark an order at her. What was she going to do when he told her to shoot at him? She really had no choice but to follow the order, if she hesitated or refused to then that would be suspicious. She could feel the little dragon wiggling inside of her pocket, he probably had caught Rhyldrin's scent.

Perhaps she could leave go back to where she had been before Brishen noticed her, though if Uldric or Kane saw her abandoning Brishen... that wouldn't be too good. Judith's eyes scanned the surrounding area, where was Uldric? Where was Kane? Had they not heard the noise or were they planning to sneak up on Rhyldrin and surprise him? She didn't hear anything other than the struggle between Brishen and Rhyldrin.

Brishen smiled at Rhyldrin as he held his blade against his two blades. "Oh," he said attempting to sound almost pleasantly surprised. "I believe that I know you, don't I?" he asked, he was taunting Rhyldrin. Brishen knew that this was the Dark Elf that he had always wanted to finish off. He still had a few scars from when Rhyldrin had attacked him back. "I had almost given up hope of finding you, to be honest I thought that you might be dead but..." he paused for a moment then laughed. "Here you are!" Brishen looked over his shoulder peering over at his sister. He wouldn't tell her to strike now, he wanted to have a little fun with Rhyldrin.

[Rosekitten]

The dragon wiggled more and whined in her pocket, it knew very well that both of the two fighting wanted nothing more then to spill the other's blood until the last breath was drawn. It seemed worried even in it's current state it was worried about Rhyldrin and Judith finding the girl in a slight state of confusion.

Rhyldrin had lost track of the other two that were with Brishen, that wasn't the smartest thing to do but it happened and now it was too late to try to relocate them. This could end him in a corner easily. Whatever happened he needed to prevent that and keep his eyes open to more then just Brishen before him.

He smirked a bit at the poor taunts before speaking. "You should know me... I made sure you had a few marks to remember me by I plan to still pay you back for this scar." He hissed at him before drawing a blade back and trying once more to strike at him. This one came fairly close to landing a hit but Brishen avoided it just in time as a small gap came between the two of them once more.

"You'd be lucky if I were dead" He laughed slightly thinking about it, he would be lucky cause Rhyldrin had nothing more in mind then to rip this man apart limb by limb. He noticed that Brishen looked over his shoulder and he saw Judith though he made no indication he noticed her. He had more things to worry about then if she was going to shoot him. He needed to worry about the other two coming up behind him and getting in a cheap blow.

[gremlin]

The two other men stood watching the struggle between Brishen and the Dark Elf. Kane looked at Uldric then spoke. "Should we help him?" he asked, it was a serious question. He knew that Brishen had been looking for a certain Dark Elf for quite some time and now it looked as if he had found him. Though he wasn't sure if Brishen wanted to take the Dark Elf alone or wanted them to help take him down. Uldric laughed quietly then looked at Kane smiling. "We will go to him when he loses the upper hand, for now all we can do is just watch really. I don't think that Brishen would be too happy if I killed him or if you killed him, he's been wanting this Dark Elf dead for quite some time now." Uldric looked back over at Brishen, he wondered if Brishen was even capable of losing. He didn't doubt it, Brishen was too full of himself and drunk on power. Kane seemed uncomfortable with leaving Brishen alone to fight the Dark Elf though he listened to Uldric. The last thing anyone would want to do is get on Brishen's bad side.

Kane's eyes wandered over the girl, why did she seem so stunned? Was she looking at Brishen.... or was she looking at the Dark Elf? He kept to himself not telling Uldric what he saw, though Uldric wasn't blind and had probably noticed it as well. He wondered what she was thinking just standing there, though maybe she too knew of Brishen's want to kill this certain Dark Elf. She had her bow readied to fire but was probably holding it back until Brishen barked an order at her. That had to be it, right? She was just keeping to herself like Uldric and himself were doing. Though her body language was quite odd.

Brishen was surprised when the Dark Elf had nearly struck him, he breathed in sharply trying to gain control over himself. He was more excited that anything really, he loved a challenge. "I can tell that this is going to be fun," he laughed, Brishen's eyes wandered over the Dark Elf he wondered how much pain he could cause to him. He stood still allowing the gap to remain between them for a few moments before he drew his blade back, Brishen frowned with his blade met the Dark Elf's blades. This was easily annoying him. Maybe he would call his sister to strike him sooner than he had planned, in order to give him the upper hand faster.

[Rosekitten]

He finally did catch where the other two had run off to, but they seemed to be staying out of the way. Probably waiting for a order or if Brishen lost the upper hand. Though for the time being they seemed evenly matched. This was hardly in his favor even if he manged to take down Brishen he'd have to deal with the others.

"tsk keep thinking that when your choking on your own blood" he growled at Brishen before breaking the weapons from his sword and drawing them both back for another strike. This was a odd fight on it's own a two handed sword against duel blades. Both had advantages and disadvantages but they seemed to be on equal skill level.

This trade off of strikes went back and forth, a few minor hits were landed by both sides to the other but not enough to really cause the other side to flinch or slow down. 'tsk damn it i need just one good hit' he hissed at himself still trying to find that opening. For a two handed weapon this Brishen knew what he was doing. There were no openings that were left for a extended period of time, not long enough to plan a strike on it.

How long was he going to put up with this one or the other of them would tire after a while and he knew that Brishen was getting annoyed at the blocks and trade off blows.. it was easy to tell as his face expression changed a bit mid fight. Though to be fair Rhyldrin was hardly amused by the trade off, sure a challenge was welcome but this was getting old.

He had the odd thought of what if he lost this fight, he'd be dead probably or worse. In a worse case they'd keep him alive and try to pry information out of him.. not that they'd get any but still there were plenty of ways to keep someone alive just to torture them. That's not something he was going to allow he had to win

[gremlin]

Uldric's eyes wandered over to the girl, he had caught Kane's eyes off in a different direction and grew curious of what he was possibly looking at. "What is she doing?" he mumbled quietly to himself. He knew what he wanted her to be doing, it was easy for his mind to become clouded with perverted thoughts. Why wouldn't she let him have her? She had to be so difficult, then again Uldric did love a challenge and she had been providing him with one for years now. Uldric let out a heavy sigh, the next time that he had her alone would possibly be the last. If she harmed him again, which was very likely to occur, then he would be the last to hear her breath.

Kane's ears dropped as he watched the struggle, it was boring waiting for Brishen to give them orders. He looked up at Uldric, the man was a few inches taller than him. "How long until we finally get to do something?" he asked then looked back over at Brishen and the Dark Elf. Uldric shrugged his shoulders, he didn't know the answer to that. "Brishen doesn't give up easily, you know him. This could go on forever if he never got tired." his eyes remained on Judith, though he eventually brought them back to Brishen and the Dark Elf.

Brishen laughed at the Dark Elf, he wondered how long this would go on for. He was becoming tired of this little game and he could see that the Dark Elf felt the same. Though he really didn't want to stop, he didn't want to back down or give the Dark Elf the chance to strike him in a good spot. Brishen brought his blade away from Rhyldrin but as he went to strike him he felt one of Rhyldrin's blades meet his chest. Brishen flinched and felt his chest with his free hand. He was bleeding, the wound seemed deep. He looked over his shoulder peering at his sister again. "Strike him!" he barked at her. Judith flinched, it felt as if someone had slapped her across the face. Judith walked forward slowly and raised her bow up in the process. She drew the arrow back and stopped, her heart was pounding in her chest. I'm sorry, she thought. Though she was told to strike him she wouldn't strike him where it would be fatal. She aimed for his shoulder and let go of the arrow. Judith closed her eyes and breathed in deeply. She wouldn't miss.

[Rosekitten]

(ok so i redid this little bit .. but i think it turned out better xD)

'fucking finally' he thought to himself feeling the drag from the blade as it met with Brishen's chest. He didn't care if it wast fatal or not it was going to give him a advantage now. Even if it slowly bled him out it would hinder his ability to fight. Quickly he regathered his thoughts and prepared for another strike he was going to land a fatal one or do enough tap and goes to make sure this bastard didn't walk away from this fight.

Though his plan was cut short hearing the sudden order barked from Brishen's lips towards Judith. That's not what he wanted to hear, knowing all too well of her skills with a bow. This wouldn't end well if she didn't fire so he was prepared for the shot that was certain. But that hardly helped seeing as she had already released the arrow from her bow almost as quickly as Brishen had given her the order. He didn't ave time to block the arrow like he did during the first encounter.

The arrow struck it's mark dead on, he hardly had enough time to think about moving let alone executing it as he felt the sudden pain race through his shoulder and to his chest and arm. He had half a mind to just pull the damned thing out but thought better on it knowing that'd just increase the blood he'd lose from the wound. He'd have to leave it there for now he thought as he broke the end of it off to shorten it.

The two others that were with this group seemed to stay over to the side not interfering with the fight, though he hardly knew how long that would last with the commander bleeding with a deep wound. Let alone now his fighting was hindered.. Why couldn't she have just finished him off he thought to himself that would have made things damn simple. But instead she had just wounded him and almost put him at the mercy of her brother in the same act.

Brishen grinned wildly seeing that even just being wounded the dark elf seemed hesitant to attack now, but being a duel blade fighter he knew very well a wounded shoulder the dark elf was working with only half of his power. Though Rhyldrin was still forcing himself to keep both blades ready and willing to strike, it didn't mean he didn't feel the pain that was for sure... He just knew he couldn't drop his guard he wasn't going to give in and accept that this fight was pretty much done due to one shot, well that and the fact that this fight had lasted far longer then he had planned.

He was debating on striking Brishen again but didn't get the chance to as Brishen charged forward, Rhyldrin couldn't block this blow like he had all the other though he did try to at least struggle against it as his ears went back and he gritted his teeth from the pain as it shot through half of his body. He was using both blades against Brishen's sword to keep it from connecting with his body but it was quickly sapping his energy just to keep this up.

Brishen pulled the weapon back noticing the change in how Rhyldrin had blocked and he was going to take advantage of that. Thrusting forward again he was forcing Rhyldrin to block with the wounded arm taking the majority of the impact from the blows. 'fuck... I need to get out of here this isn't going to end well if I keep trying to block I can't do anything else' he hissed at himself, but at the same time where the hell or how was he suppose to get away.. Judith was over there and then the other two were near as well. He had to admit his luck was looking rather grim at the moment.

Though it was about to get worse as Brishen moved forward for another over the head strike that was forcing Rhyldrin to block it. Though this time he couldn't keep his balance as the blow after he blocked it forced him to one knee. 'shit!' He knew this wasn't good, the pain alone was getting to the point where he felt like he was going to be sick and this bastard had been forcing him to lead his blocks with that arm.

Brishen wasn't giving in even with Rhyldrin grounded he kept his full strength that he could muster on the sword, though he was getting weary as well from the wound across his chest as he panted though he kept the wild look in his eyes. He didn't seem ready to kill this dark elf but rather he had plans if the fool didn't die on him here.

The dragon in Judith's pocket whined and wiggled before cringing as it curled up into a ball inside of her pocket. It was scared and it knew very well Judith and it's self couldn't stop this from happening. A dragon was a strong ally but that's if they made it to at least their teenage years. This one had a few years yet to reach such a stage. Rhyldrin didn't have the luxury of waiting though and the dragon knew that as it let out a soft whine again from inside her pocket.

[gremlin]

Judith cringed when she opened her eyes, though at least she had enough time to think of a non-fatal spot to strike. It hurt Judith to look at him she had not wanted to hurt Rhyldrin but she had no choice. She could only think of how angry her brother would be at her if she had ignored his command and with the other two watching it would only make things worse. The last thing that she needed was for them to question why she had not listened to Brishen. She watched the struggle between the two, it was the only thing that she could do. If she tried to interfere then Brishen would have no problem with harming her and if he wasn't the one to harm her then Uldric or Kane would step in and do so. Besides if she did that then that wouldn't look good. Judith felt useless as she watched. It wouldn't take long for Brishen to grow tired of fighting Rhyldrin, he would call Uldric and Kane over soon to bring Rhyldrin to the ground.

She reached a hand in her pocket, she ran her fingers along the little dragon attempting to calm him. The last thing that she needed was for him to make his way out of her pocket, she really didn't want the other three to discover that she had a dragon. If they did then she couldn't imagine what they would want to do with the poor creature. Please don't do anything stupid, she thought and breathed out heavily. Stay in there, I'm trying to protect you.

Brishen smiled when he finally brought Rhyldrin down on one knee. He looked up at the other two men ready to bark orders at them. "Get over here!" he hissed at them, he held his blade steadily against Rhyldrin's blades but really his arms had started to shake. If he continued to bleed out he would soon feel light headed and he wasn't going to allow such a thing to happen knowing it would give Rhyldrin the upper hand.

Uldric was the first to leave his spot, Kane hesitated at first, his mind had gone elsewhere, then he followed Uldric. "Drop your weapons," Uldric hissed at Rhyldrin, his face was twisted with amusement. If he wasn't capable of holding his laughter then he would be in hysterics right now. Uldric drew his sword from his side, it was thin and long. Kane did not draw a weapon he had trained with magic though it wasn't hard to tell that from the way he was dressed. When Rhyldrin dropped his weapons Kane grabbed the back of his shirt and forced him to lay down on the ground, though he didn't seem too happy about it. Perhaps he didn't like the war either or maybe he just didn't like touching a Dark Elf. He brought Rhyldrin's hands behind his back and tied them together tightly.

Judith slowly made her way over to the three men, she really didn't want to see Rhyldrin the way he was but she didn't have a choice at all. Brishen laughed at Rhyldrin, he felt like a child who had just been given a new toy to play with. That was what Rhyldrin was to him, nothing but a toy. He planned to push the Dark Elf around, hurt him and he wanted to pry information from him as well. Kane forced Rhyldrin to stand and Uldric stood close to him with his weapon still drawn encase the Dark Elf tried to resist being brought back to their camp. "Take his weapons, Judith." Brishen growled at his sister. She kept her eyes away from Rhyldrin and took his weapons in her hands, she couldn't bring herself to look at him.

"We'll take him back to camp, there's no need to kill him yet." Brishen said and smiled at Rhyldrin. "I have been waiting years for this very moment, I plan to enjoy every little bit of it and I'm going to have fun with you." he roared with laughter though he flinched when he felt pain from his wound. "I'll have to pay you back for this, another scar from you. Heh..." he put his weapon back then pressed his hand against his chest. "Though I'm going to do far worse to you, trust me." he spat. When he turned to walk the three followed, Rhyldrin was forced to walk with them.

[Rosekitten]

(ok so it was a little more the a short addition xD i redid it completely and i think it's better hehe.. )

The fight seemed to go on for forever, or at least that's how it felt each block feeling like it was going to use the last of his strength just to keep himself stable. But now with being on the ground things weren't look good at all. It was all he could do just to keep his block up let alone the pain that was running through the left half of his body from the arrow tip still being in his shoulder. He knew this was it, he was expecting Brishen to end this little fight in some form or another. Though at the same time he felt how his handle on his own sword had changed, the wound he had given the man was affecting him as well. But he doubted Brishen would be stupid enough to push this fight knowing he was going to lose. Not when at this very moment he had Rhyldrin at a huge disadvantage.

He called it well enough when moments after Brishen found himself struggling to keep the blade steady he called the other two that seemed to be standing on the side over to assist him. Even being out numbered and at this disadvantage Rhyldrin wasn't going to just roll over.. not just like that, it went against his very nature to accept defeat in any form. He held his ground as long as he could testing Brishen to the very end of it, forcing one of the two that walked over to draw a weapon to get the point across. Though the blade was hardly what Rhyldrin was worried about when he took a real notice of the two that had joined Brishen. One seemed to carry no visible weapon and by his dress he'd guess he was a magic wielder of some kind, that's something he was in no condition to test his skills against that was certain.

Reluctantly he dropped his weapons as he was told, but it really was only because of the damned magic user. If it were just Brishen and this other fool then he might have tested his luck to at least escape to find a little fairer grounds to fight this commanding elf on.. one where he didn't have his soldiers to back him up in. After forcing him to the ground and checking him for further weapons, including the two daggers he kept on him at all times.. they were lucky really if he had been truly prepared like he normally traveled then they'd probably find more then just two daggers and the set of swords on him.. He still fought against this though not as much with Uldric's blade drawn and the elf seemed all too willing to use it. He'd have to go with this for now.. but damned if he wasn't going to make the lot of them pay once he got free.

Even with being bound and forced against his will he was still Rhyldrin.. his mouth was going to get his ass in trouble for certain and he wasn't going to let the enemy see if he was worried or feared what they could do to him. Hell he wasn't even worried about what Brishen could do to him, whatever it was he was going to taunt the man to do his worse because if he got free or rather when he got free Brishen's last breath would be his. Though it never crossed his mind at all that maybe he wouldn't get out of this one, this elf before him could be his death. No that'd require him admitting his defeat before that thought crossed his mind.

Sure he knew Judith was there but he avoided looking at her, he didn't need to see what pain she was going through due to this. He very well knew that she missed on purpose.. her aim was damned perfect for her to not have missed on purpose. She only shot to keep her brother from thinking anything of it, that and the fact there were two others here. He was hardly blaming her for this, if he had been watching her from the start he could have avoided the shot altogether. Really when he got the chance he'd have to thank her, she could have just ended it right then and there. He had been avoiding her for the past month and had never gave her any real reason.. She had probably been worried this whole time that something happened or that the last time they were together she had done something wrong.

Rhyldrin knew exactly why Brishen was laughing, this fool probably thought he could work some information from him before killing him or inflicting enough damage to where he might as well be considered dead. He didn't know the training Rhyldrin had been through even as a child he was put into training to prepare for such cases. It would take a hell of a interrogation and he'd probably still never spit up any useful information. Better yet Rhyldrin had a immunity to alcohol.. so forcing that on him and hoping that he'd spill information in a drunken state was also out of the question. Really from some of the odd circumstances he had gotten into in his younger years he had built up a tolerance for most forms of prying information out of someone.

He was only behaving now due to the blade still drawn by Uldric, he'd be willing to test his strength even bound against Brishen in a weakened state. Though the mage could prove to be a hassle.. so probably not the best idea. "Tsk laugh while you have breath" He hissed at Brishen before smirking a bit stuck in his normal smug ways. Brishen was hardly amused by this as he went about speaking again saying they were going to take him to the camp.

"Oh yes your little camp, I've only stalked it for a few months now. Probably the reason a few of your scouts went missing from time to time." He seemed to be taunting Brishen with his words and he knew it was working seeing as the elf seemed ready to strike him down for his words though he held back for the time being. He went back to speaking again though Rhydrlin hadn't been waiting years for this moment .. he'd been waiting years to make this bastard draw a last final breath as he gasped for air choking on his own blood. Though he couldn't help with being a smart ass with how Brishen had worded his sentence. "Fun with me huh? You light elves are odd ones aren't you or do you all talk that way to other males?" He had to laugh it it knowing he just flat out accused Brishen of being into males, though he was rewarded for his mouth as Uldric struck him in his back with the hilt of the weapon.

Rhydrlin grinned a bit after righting himself once more he could tell the wound on Brishen's chest was deep, shame it probably wasn't fatal.. he just had to strike it once more to fix that though. "Tsk do your worse, you'll get more then just another scar from me next time our blades cross." He hissed at Brishen as his ears went back showing his mood further, he meant his words, even if he was a smart ass he was dead serious about that statement. Brishen for now seemed to ignore such threats, though he shouldn't be.. because Rhyldrin had no intention of staying a captive forever.

Being forced to walk as they headed towards the light elf encampment, he had to admit this was almost a thrill to him knowing he was going to be surrounded with little to no hope of escape. what more of a challenge could he have asked for. Though he could live without the arrow head still being in his shoulder, each step sent a strand of pain through half of his body due to the uneven ground. Though it didn't stop him from looking for any escape he could come across a opening that's all he needed even being bound he wasn't defenseless.

The walk after a while brought the group to the entrance of the light elf camp. Brishen would probably go get that wound tended to before returning to pay attention to his new found captive/toy. Though Brishen hardly knew the best part, the fact that Rhyldrin had killed the previous king, he was saving that information just to piss the light elf off further.

[gremlin]

Brishen was thrilled when he returned to the camp with Rhyldrin though he became easily annoyed when Rhyldrin wouldn't shut up. Rhyldrin was brought to a tent where he was retrained and checked once more for any hidden weapons. Uldric remained with him and Kane as well, though Brishen had dismissed Judith telling her to return to what she normally did. When Brishen's wound was stitched and bandaged he joined the other to men in the tent. He roared with laughter. His mind was clouded with ideas of what he would do to Rhyldrin. Uldric snorted and mumbled under his breath "Letting a mad man run the show." though only Kane had heard it and probably Rhyldrin as well.

Brishen spent hours bothering Rhyldrin for information though eventually he became tired of questioning the damn Dark Elf. No matter how much they hurt him, no matter what they did and no matter how much they asked Rhyldrin he refused to spit up any information that they could use. Though he seemed to have no problem with mocking them and being his usual self.

"We will have to do something about his wounds," Kane said to Brishen, his stomach felt knotted when Brishen gave him a look. Though Kane was right, if the wounds were not attended to then they could easily become infected. "They could become infected," Kane said quietly then he added. "He could die from the infections, you don't want that do you?" Uldric let out a heavy sigh then looked at Brishen. "He is right, we need this damn Dark Elf for much longer than a few days." if they didn't treat his wounds they would be lucky to have him for a few more days.

"Fine," Brishen spat though he didn't like the idea of tending to the Dark Elf that he hated so passionately. "Do what is needed to keep him alive." he looked down at Rhyldrin who had been forced to his knees. Kane held the back of his shirt tightly and Uldric had his weapon drawn to stop Rhyldrin from getting any ideas. He was restrained anyways and wouldn't be able to even stand without struggling. "I'm bored anyways... we can continue this tomorrow." Brishen looked up at the two men. "Uldric you can leave though Kane... since it was your idea you can tend to his wounds." he spat. Kane looked a bit surprised, though it wouldn't be a problem. He knew how to tend to wounds.

Uldric brought his weapon to rest by his side and walked towards the entrance where Brishen stood. They seemed hesitant to leave Kane in the tent with the Dark Elf alone though they left. Brishen barked at two men to guard outside of the tent, though when Brishen and Uldric left Kane went outside of the tent and told the guards to go for a walk. They didn't have to stand guard when he could handle the prisoner on his own. Though really that wasn't the reason why he had gotten rid of them.

It was late when Judith crept from her tent to go to Rhyldrin. It almost felt thrilling to think about what she was about to do since she was aware of the consequences if she were to be found. She had gone over the plan in her head since Rhyldrin had been brought back to the camp. She was going to go into the tent and slip him something to pick the locks with. She couldn't pick them herself knowing that someone could walk in at any time, including her brother or possibly worse Uldric. Even just going to see him shortly was a risk though she could say that she was checking on the prisoner if necessary. She cautiously walked to where Rhyldrin was being held, her heart was pounding in her chest and her body trembled. Her stomach felt knotted, Judith couldn't imagine any other time where she felt this nervous. She almost felt as if she was going to be sick.

It surprised her when she came to the tent and no guards stood by it. What was her brother thinking? Did he really think that what he had used to bound Rhyldrin was enough to keep him in the tent unguarded? Even she knew that Rhyldrin wasn't an idiot, he had his ways and could work himself out of any situation. Though perhaps they were inside and she would get a nasty surprise. She breathed out heavily as she walked towards the entrance. Judith looked over her shoulder and she lingered by the entrance for a moment. She didn't see anyone or hear anyone, most of the men had gone to bed by now and only a dozen or so men were up keeping watch over the camp. Then she entered the tent.

There was a surprise waiting for her though it was one that she had not expected. She felt as if she had lost the ability to speak or move or to do anything really. She stood still completely numb as her eyes landed on Kane who was holding what had been used to restrain Rhyldrin, then her eyes wandered over to Rhyldrin who was standing as a free man now. She swallowed, it didn't take much to see what was happening. Her nerves settled and she breathed out relieved. Kane didn't talk much, he was a quiet man who kept to himself. He was rather timid around women explaining why he had never held a conversation consisting of more than a handful of words with Judith. Though he didn't really like talking to men either, he was rather socially awkward. Judith didn't know him well, but just now he felt as if she knew everything about him. He obviously didn't see Rhyldrin as an enemy, why else would he had treated his wounds then release him from his restraints?

"Why are you here?" Judith was brought from her thoughts, the silence was broken and she was a little surprised. Kane was speaking to her though he stuttered a bit, his nerves getting to best of him as they always did around women. Judith smiled weakly at him, maybe she was mistaken. It would make sense that Rhyldrin behaved around Kane, he wielded magic and no one would cross someone who had such powers. Was she in trouble? "I was told to come check on the prisoner." her eyes remained on Kane, she was almost afraid to look away from him. Kane was reluctant to speak, it had to force the words out. "No you weren't," he said then looked Judith over. "I was told to do that and to treat his wounds. Why are you really here?" he smiled almost warmly at her.

She wondered what she should tell him, if she told him the truth and he opposed peace between the Dark and Light Elves then she would be in more trouble than she had ever been in as a child. She could even be branded as a traitor or if Kane really wanted to... he could black mail her. "I..." she was quiet, her mind raced over reasons of why she was here though she couldn't think of any good ones that could get her out of this situation. "I came to see him." she brought her eyes to Rhyldrin, had she just doomed herself? Then again most of the Light Elves here knew that Judith was kind maybe he would think nothing of it.

"Were you going to release him?" he stuttered the question, Judith was still surprised that he had been talking for so long. This was the most she had spoken to Kane and she wondered if it would be the last. She jumped a little when he approached her, he grabbed her wrist with his hand. Though he wasn't rough, he was gentle. He brought his other hand to her closed hand and pried it open. His eyes wandered over the lock pick. "Planned to slip him this? Let him pick the locks," he looked up at her still smiling though it was a nervous smile. Judith felt as if she was going to be sick, she could hear her heart pounding in her ears. "Let him go, your brother would be furious if he woke up to news that his new toy had escaped." he let go of her wrist, Judith brought it away from him and stepped back afraid of what he was thinking of doing.

"I'm not going to tell," he said softly. "I'm a lot like you though I try not to let the other Light Elves know that." his ears fell and he stepped away from Judith. Kane looked at Rhyldrin with a smile still on his face. He approached him and leaned close to him. "I see the way you look at her," he whispered to Rhyldrin then he turned to look at Judith. "If you cause her any trouble then I will have to pay you a visit in the future." he laughed nervously then brought himself away from Rhyldrin. Kane dropped the restraints allowing them to fall to the ground. "I'll leave you two then," he said quietly then brought himself to the entrance of the tent. "Don't stay too long, the guards went for a walk because they knew they could leave him alone with me but... they will be back soon. I told them I would take an hour so that he would have time to escape." he smiled nervously at them though he had nothing more to say, he left the tent.

Judith's eyes wandered over Rhyldrin, her heart throbbed painfully in her chest. He seemed to beat up though she knew that he was strong and would tell her not to worry so much about him. For a moment the tent was filled with silent then she finally spoke. "I suppose that I'm not needed anymore," she said quietly and laughed. Her ears dropped, she seemed a little sad. This was the first time that they had spoken since a month ago. She didn't know why Rhyldrin had stopped coming to see her though she wouldn't ask. He didn't have to see her, he had his own life and his own things to do. It was probably better than they didn't see each other after what had happened.

She brought herself to stand in front of him, her eyes went to the wound on his shoulder. "I'm sorry that I struck you," she whimpered, she felt terrible about it. "I..." she seemed a bit lost really, she didn't know what to say to him at all. Judith looked back up at him. "I should go, we can't be caught with each other like this." she forced herself away from him. Judith felt the overwhelming need to kiss him, she wanted to embrace him. Though she stopped herself from doing so. "If you're still worried about the dragon, I found him. He's alright and safe with me." she smiled at him nervously.

[Rosekitten]

He mocked Brishen through the whole ordeal, knowing he'd get the worse end of all of this but he still continued to do so stuck in his ways. He hardly cared he was use to torment it's something they had trained him for in case he was caught but aside from that giving this damned fool any information was out of the question he'd bite his own tongue off before he let anything slip.

When Brishen finally grew tired of tormenting his new toy and left Rhyldrin alone with the mage he was hardly thrilled. Just what he wanted.. to be alone with a spell caster, sure he might be able to hold his own if he was at full strength but at the moment that was out of the question. He wasn't going to question why he brought up tending the wound at least the major one.. seemed like it was just to ensure he stayed alive longer.

He started to give this mage a part of his mind as well, like hell he was going to sit here and willingly accept help to simply prolong his life in this place. Though he didn't get the chance to say what he wanted as he watched the mage tell the guards outside to leave as well. What the hell was he up to.. why willingly put yourself alone with a captive, even a wounded one that seemed a little foolish.

Though even more to his surprise the mage returned and seemed to work right away on the bindings that were holding him. 'What the hell.. ' Certainly this was a trap or something, what the fuck was going on this was one of Brishen's top men wasn't it? Then again Judith was among the top listed as far as marksmen went.. and she was against the war. The mage never seemed to say a word, though he apparently didn't need to whatever was going through both of their heads seemed to be on the same wave link.

By the time Judith reached the tent Kane had finished seeing to Rhylrin's shoulder and in truth he was about to leave seeing as he understood right away why the guards were told to leave. This wasn't how he had planned to escape from here but it'd do, it was making him think on a few things as well.. like the fact this damned war needed to end if it was pulling people into it that didn't wish to fight not for no reason.

He never said a word as Judith and Kane spoke, he caught the man seemed nervous though he didn't show that nervousness till after Judith showed up.. hat was it. He didn't have to really worry about it but it was curious to him. though his thoughts were brought back to the conversation at hand as the man spoke again. He was calling Judith out on her lie, hell even Rhyldrin could tell she was lying.. she wasn't very good at it that was certain.

She really was a idiot coming here and planning to help him escape.. he would have made due without her help she didn't owe him anything so she didn't need to stick her neck out for him. Maybe she didn't see it that way but he did. She could be killed for helping him and that's the last thing he wanted, hell he didn't really want anyone dying for his sake but at this rate it was a possibly.

Though he watched this little event slightly amused over all. Judith was always doing reckless things as a child, he half thought he might have been a bad influence on her causing her to rebel more by being her friend at such a age. His thoughts on that were disrupted as Kent walked back over towards him and spoke in a whisper, though what he said Rhyldrin was hardly amused at. His ears went back a little before he hissed a reply to his words so only Kane could hear "You should watch your tongue mage.." He spoke such words knowing damn well nothing was going to happen between him and Judith even if he did favor her it didn't make a damn bit of difference.

Sure he was slightly annoyed but he had to be thankful in some form as well that this stranger bothered to help at all, though it was odd for someone who seemed nervous around Judith warned him not cause her trouble. It wouldn't be a problem after he left here, he'd watch himself better and wait to catch Brishen alone next time. That way no one else was hurt in the process in any form.

He shook his head a little after Kane left the tent and had his final words in. He half thought light elves were nuts or there was something in the water but then again some of his own were the same as he thought back to Neimi.. she would have done the same and her husband as well.. even if he trained killers on a daily basis.

He had half a mind to let her just walk out, but he couldn't whatever possessed him he couldn't let her leave like this she was upset and it wasn't anything that she had done wrong. Hell she did everything perfectly up until tonight he was going tot ell her never do that again no matter what was happening.

Seeing as he didn't say anything at first Judith started to turn and walk away but he stopped her from doing so. Getting her to look at him again he let out a slight sigh before speaking. "stupid.. what do you have to say sorry for? You didn't kill me did you. I know damn well you had a clear shot and you didn't take it so why are you sorry? You've done nothing wrong you did as you were told and I'm glad you did it." He smiled at her though it was a little weak but he still kept his hand on her shoulder to keep her from walking away not that she was going to in the middle of him speaking.

"I should be saying sorry I dragged you into this, I had been avoiding you for the past month to prevent just this from happening.. heh and it still happened." He seemed to pause a second before speaking again, he knew he was pressed for time but he needed to get all of this out he couldn't stand to leave her knowing she was going to blame herself. "just.. promise you won't do something like this again... " He said before taking her hand that was holding the lock pick in it in his. "do you know what they would have done to you if you were caught helping me? They would ave killed you just out of spit to try and get to me seeing as everything they did today failed.. so please promise that at least.." He meant it too he needed her to promise it at least before he left, he wasn't sure what he was going to do after he left .. but he just knew he needed to get out of this place for now anyway until his shoulder was fully healed he'd have to wait again.

he wasn't worried about the dragon really, he knew the little creature was good at finding places to hide and about getting out of trouble. Really he had to admit he was glad to see her he had been working so damn hard to keep her off of his mind and he had failed the whole time, but he couldn't tell her that. Though the mage seemed to notice it, he'd have to watch himself to ensure no one else noticed it. If her brother found out she wa a weakness.. he might be insane enough to use her to lure Rhyldrin back out for a round two.

[gremlin]

Judith breathed out heavily as she felt Rhyldrin stop her. What was he doing? He had to get out of here there was no time for words, though she melted a little when he touched her and her ears dropped as she heard him spoke. It was difficult to look at him knowing that she might not see him again after this. It seemed that they both knew why they couldn't see each other. Judith felt as if she should pull away from him, she wanted to be mean. To make him think that she wanted nothing to do with him, it was better that way. Nothing could happen, even staying friends would be dangerous. Though she couldn't bring herself to be cruel to Rhyldrin, it didn't seem right. "I was being careful, I would have not been caught, why do you worry so much?" she asked then smiled weakly. What was she talking about? It made her feel different when Rhyldrin showed that he cared, it wasn't a bad feeling, she felt good. "Then again I worry a lot, don't I?" she laughed quietly.

She didn't know what came over her, she brought herself close to Rhyldrin. Judith brought her free hand to his chest. "I can't make any promises, you know me. Do you really care about me that much?" she seemed to be teasing him but really it was just a simple question. Judith brought the hand that she held to his chest up his neck and to the side of his face. "If it makes you feel better... I won't do anything as reckless as this again. Alright? I promise." she wondered if he even trusted her not to get herself in trouble.

For a moment she found it even more difficult to pry herself from him. She looked up at him and smiled weakly. Judith knew that if she didn't break away from his touch now then it would only become more difficult as time passed by. "I should leave now," she mumbled quietly, her ears remained down it really bothered her that she had to leave him. "You have to leave too before the guards come back, please?" her voice cracked a little and she drew her hands away from him reluctantly. "I understand if you don't come see me again. You know where I will be if you wish to see me. Please just go."

[Rosekitten]

He nodded a little at her saying she worried a lot, she worried twice as much as he did if not more. He was only worried that she was going to be caught he couldn't be around to protect her as he was when they were kids.. this was different. Why couldn't things be so damn simple, it'd never go back to those days would it. Was it bad that he worried about her, then again why was he worrying she was a light elf he had to get that through his head even if peace fell it wouldn't be something accepted, she didn't want tat anyway she'd never be happy that way. He knew he was over thinking things by that point.

He sighed a little as she moved closer and spoke "I know, that's why I said it." Though he didn't answer her right away as to if he cared that much, what was he suppose to tell her. After she moved her hand to his face and spoke again saying she wouldn't be as reckless he looked at her, he was still trying to figure out if he should say yes to her question. "is it wrong to say I do care? It's not like when we were little I could easily get to where you were and protect you" He shouldn't have said that aloud, what did it matter she was just a friend she could handle her self he didn't need to act like a mother hen to her.

Really he didn't trust her to stay out of trouble, it seemed to be drawn to her. He had never seen one person get into so many tight spots in his life till he met up with her. She was always into something and always needing help. "you better not be lying" Was his only reply to her saying she promised. she couldn't stay out of trouble he knew that but it made him feel a little more relaxed hearing her say that she promised, even if it wasn't the full truth.

He nodded a little as she said she should leave, she was right he needed to get out of here as well. Sure taking on a few guards wouldn't be a issue but he didn't need to draw attention to himself. Let alone he was unarmed that didn't help matters, not that he couldn't fight without a weapon but against armed guards that wasn't smart. He started to walk by her but paused a moment speaking again "We'll see each other again, so stop looking so sad. It doesn't suit you" He moved close to her once more before putting a hand lightly under her chin and lifting her head before kissing her softly. He probably shouldn't have done that either.. but he wanted to in the case he just lied to her about seeing one another again.

Rhyldrin smirked at her before he stepped away and left the tent,by the time she'd get outside he;d be long gone from sigh. He was good about getting out of laces that was certain and this camp he knew far too well from scouting it out for months. He needed to get to one of the dark elf encampments to get some weapons though, being in the middle of this area without them was asking for a death wish. He wasn't sure if he'd go to see her like they had done in the past, but he did have a feeling they would cross paths again.

[gremlin]

Judith melted against him, why had he kissed her? She didn't mind, she liked the feeling of his lips against hers. Though it would only make it harder to see him leave knowing that this might be the last time that she would see him. Well at least without them at each other's throats. What would she do if she had to kill Rhyldrin or if he had to kill her? She pushed that thought away trying to enjoy the little moment that they had together. When he pulled away she almost pulled him back towards her for another kiss but she resisted such an urge. "Don't say that," she hissed at him then breathed out a heavy sigh. "Don't tell me that we will see each other again with a chance of it never happening." she seemed a little bitter but really she was simply saddened by the thought of not seeing him again. "Please don't fill my head up with false hope."

When he left she waited a little bit then left the tent herself. Judith looked around cautiously, no one was around and she couldn't hear anyone approaching the tent. She wondered what her relationship with Kane would be after this, she knew that he was odd but she didn't know what made him so odd. She would have to keep what had happened here to herself and she knew that Kane would keep quiet about it as well. Judith wondered if she could speak to him but then she dismissed that thought knowing how nervous he became around woman.

She quietly went to her tent though she was rather paranoid of being caught out at this time. If anyone saw her they would question why she was up so late considering that she too had to train a bit in the morning. It wouldn't look good either if they discovered Rhyldrin was gone then told Brishen that they had seen his sister out around the time that they discovered he had vanished. She brought herself into her tent and wandered over to her bed, Judith fell against it and turned on her side. "Where are you?" she asked softly, she heard the dragon chirp and felt him crawl on to the bed. When she reached out her hand to pet him she felt him smelling her intensely. "Do I smell like him?" she asked though she knew the dragon couldn't speak. He chirped instead then curled up beside her.

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Judith had spent a few days training, she was tempted to wander off into the forest to see if Rhyldrin was there waiting for her. Though she doubted that he was there, she had to stop thinking that anything could happen between them. It couldn't even if peace came between the Dark and Light Elves. Though she couldn't help but question how long it would take after the end of the war for it to become acceptable for a Dark Elf and Light Elf to be together. She shook her head, why was she even going there?

Today was something that Brishen had been training his men for for the past few months. He had discovered a Dark Elf camp and wanted to get back at them for what they had been doing to the Light Elf camps. He still didn't know that Rhyldrin had been the only one involved in destroying all of the camps and slaying his fellow Light Elves. He had been rather pissed when he was woken and told that Rhyldrin had escaped. Brishen could have killed the messenger if he didn't have at least some self control over his emotions. He knew that it wouldn't be the last time that he saw Rhyldrin. He knew that the Dark Elf wanted to kill him just as much as he wanted to kill him. It wouldn't be long before they crossed paths again.

Brishen had brought with him thirty of his best men, including Uldric and Kane. He had reluctantly brought Judith, he was rather suspicious of her thinking that she may have been involved with the Dark Elf escaping. Though he didn't question her, he had no proof and nothing could be done until he did. He needed her skill today and nothing else, though he really did think that it would be better to have a man with skill like she had. Brishen opposed bringing women into the war, it wasn't their place at all.

The group of Light Elves were silent as they came very close to the Dark Elf camp. Judith had made sure to stay far away from the group, she didn't wish to be involved with this. Brishen smiled and looked back at his men. "Charge!" he barked at them. Then they ran towards to camp weapons drawn.