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Post by atalanazhyra on Nov 22, 2005 2:36:14 GMT
Her wings folded slightly and she glided down to the ground in front of the cave, placing the ruby held in her talons back into her beak as she did so. She skimmed the grass lightly with the knuckles of one foreleg, then braked with her wings and set down gently. Carefully putting down the ruby, she called once to let the lead gryphon know someone had entered his territory, and then she stood, wings folded, patiently awaiting the arrival of whoever would come to greet her. |
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Post by Kingda Ka on Nov 22, 2005 14:23:46 GMT
Hello. said a mystery voice. Are you here to see Kingda Ka and Queen Tatella? it said again. Is that a gift I see? it said again
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Post by atalanazhyra on Nov 22, 2005 15:59:50 GMT
She raised her head up high, trying to see who had spoken, but no animal, gryphon or non, presented itself. Yes, she said, I am here to see the king and queen. And you're right. She placed a talon on the ruby and considered her words carefully. I have brought this gem as a sign of my loyalty and willingness to do whatever my leaders ask of me. She fell silent and remained where she was, waiting. |
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Post by Kingda Ka on Nov 22, 2005 18:42:28 GMT
Good. said the voice. I will reveal myself now. Suddenly, out of nowhere came the magestic Kingda Ka. He walked slowly, his amazing feathers pointing right up to the cave ceiling. I'm Kingda Ka, and you are Atalana Zhyra? he paused Welcome to my cave, I hope you enjoy it. again, he paused Thank you for the present. he finished, waiting for a responce.
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Post by Kingda Ka on Nov 22, 2005 20:16:01 GMT
-As Queen Tatella-
A beautiful gryphon of a small size appeared and strode to Kingda Ka's side. She gave him a affectionate nip and turned to the female, her crown was lowered into a bow and she straightened to look the female in the eye with her amber optics. She smiled lightly (If they can) and watched Kingda Ka greet the female.
Soon her gaze slipped to the shiny ruby upon the earth and she lowered her head to pick it up and drop it at her own feet, to look at its beauty carefully, she gave a gasp when she turned it over and looked back up at the female Where did you find this? she asked softly, speaking for the first time.
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Post by atalanazhyra on Nov 23, 2005 4:20:28 GMT
She stared for a moment in surprise, then, remembering her manners, she lowered her head in a bow. I am honored to meet you, Kingda Ka. She looked up into his eyes. But how did you know my name? she asked. She then turned to the female gryphon, who she knew must be Queen Tatella, so she dipped her beak in respect. She hesitated as the elder female asked where her ruby had come from. She still felt that strange urge to guard the rubies, protect them. But that was ridiculous; why would a king and queen want to steal rubies when they already ruled the entire kingdom? And besides, if they own every bit of territory, those gems are theirs already, she thought. They have a right to know about them. I found it in a cave on a mountain north of here, my queen. The entire mountain is filled with them. |
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Post by Queen Tatella on Nov 23, 2005 10:12:44 GMT
The queen looked at it once more This is not a normal stone, or ruby. In fact, its the priceless red moon stone she said, after the female had answered, then the broke into a grin By the way, We know all the gryphons by name and appearance she looked back to the ruby and then dropped it back at the female's feet.
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Post by atalanazhyra on Nov 23, 2005 16:55:10 GMT
She placed a talon lightly on the gem and gave Tatella a look of confusion. Forgive my ignorance, m'lady, but...red moon stone? She looked down at the ruby that was not a ruby. It sparkled in the sunlight, seeming to smile mysteriously back at her. She shifted her gaze back up to the queen as she awaited her answer. |
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Post by Kingda Ka on Nov 23, 2005 17:30:34 GMT
-As Queen Tatella-
Yes. Cunning and slyness will win you it, it gives you the power to disappear and re-appear at any time She replied, turning to Kingda Ka Isn't that right, M'dear? she asked.
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Post by atalanazhyra on Nov 23, 2005 21:13:13 GMT
She glanced again at the stone at her feet. The power to disappear and re-appear at any time.... She brought her beak down to it, opening her mouth as if to grab it. She paused and raised her head a bit, looking at Queen Tatella. May I, your highness? she asked. |
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Post by Queen Tatella on Nov 24, 2005 23:13:30 GMT
If you must, though it won't work since you have not been presented with it She sat down and ruffled her feathers, grooming them one by one and waiting for Kingda Ka to say something...
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Post by atalanazhyra on Nov 25, 2005 3:19:21 GMT
Oh.... She closed her beak again and raised her head, disappointed, then sat and curled her tail around her talons. Are you going to keep it then, until someone proves themselves worthy of being presented with it? Then a thought occurred to her. Are there other moon stones besides this one? |
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Post by Kingda Ka on Nov 25, 2005 10:35:35 GMT
Yes,there are other moonstones, and we should keep it for now, but he paused, M'dear what do you think? he asked Queen Tatella. His elegant feathers stood up, waiting for a responce.
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Post by Queen Tatella on Nov 25, 2005 10:56:06 GMT
Tatella raised her head from grooming and looked into Kingda Ka's eye We should, though she did find it, maybe she can keep it for a week or so? she said hopefully, turning to Atalana again What do you think about keeping it safe for us? she asked.
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Post by Kingda Ka on Nov 25, 2005 17:11:00 GMT
Yeah, I think we can trust her with it. What do you think, Atalana? Can we trust you. he asked, and smiled lightly.
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