Andia: The Revolution

[Eltee]

"He was the only parent I ever really had. He was the leader of our village, he told me, and he tried to teach me as much about Woodlan culture as he could... I wish I remembered more. I'm glad I remember a little bit of old Elvish, though."

[King Acunasti]

"Can you say something in Elvish?" Valentin asked.

[Eltee]

Aarys smiled self consciously. "I... Okay. Tá mé chomh scanraithe ceart anois ... Tá áthas orm go bhfuil tú anseo."

[Duh]

As Aarys's sentence was finished, the two stepped into a second, much larger chamber. Unlike the previous one, it did not contain a small lake. It fact, it was well lit by several torches that were mounted on the wall.

[JVElEven]

Spoiler:

DUN DUN DUUUUN! Seriously, anyone got any idea on what I could do?

[King Acunasti]

Spoiler:

I bet Duh could mess with Hremai in some way.

"Aarys," Valentin whispered, shaking her hand. "Open your eyes. It's over."

[Eltee]

Aarys opened her eyes. "It's... A little better here." She released Valentin's hand, looking around a little bit. "At least there's light. But... Who lit them?"

[King Acunasti]

"That's what I'm wondering." Valentin said. "Stay close. I don't think the rebels have any underground hideouts. You feeling all better?"

[JVElEven]

Spoiler:

He alreasy is, King A. That's what he's been doing for the past few days.

[King Acunasti]

Spoiler:

Probably because you and Matt both paint big targets on your backs with your weird little hateful yet somehow slightly romantic-related relationship going on. Pshh.

[Eltee]

"A little bit." Aarys said. Curiosity had overridden fear in her voice.

[Duh]

A eeven smaller tunnel is located at the far side of the chamber. It appears to be the only way out. In addition, several voice seem to be coming from the tunnel. They are dark and almost snake-like. They are the voices of Shards.

- - -

Lyra cautiously entered Hremai's tent. "Hremai?" she asked quietly. "You there?"

[JVElEven]

Spoiler:

Okay, King A., you were right about that. But you two aren't the only ones who can have character development, right? It's actually the first time development woks for me.

A hoarse, slightly broken voice returned the question: "No."

[Eltee]

"Oh, no. Oh, no oh no oh no." Aarys muttered, looking at the cave.

[Duh]

A smile developed on Lyra's face. "Hey," she entered and sat on the ground behind Hremai. "I heard what happened."

[Kerr]

Spoiler:

"I'm scared i'm glad you're here." So I assume elvish will just be Irish becuase if it is I am using it every chance I get.

[Eltee]

Spoiler:

I couldn't think of anything else! If I had made something up, it would have been crappy. Gaelic is way better.

[JVElEven]

Spoiler:

Just to be a jerk if I ever decide to go into Drow-speak, I'll probably make it Albanian. Because it would fit with the ridiculous amount of "X" in my name.

[King Acunasti]

Valentin squeezed Aarys' arm. "For once, I'm telling you to be quiet." he whispered sternly. "Don't freak out. I won't let a damn thing happen to us."

He sighed. "I'll go through the tunnel. You stay here."

[Eltee]

Aarys opened her mouth. No way I'm letting you go in there alone... No words came out. Her tongue felt huge in her mouth. She looked at the black abyss of the cave. She nodded wordlessly.

[King Acunasti]

Valentin winked and kissed Aarys on the cheek. "I'll be back as soon as I can." he said. "We're getting the hell out of this place. You and me, sweetheart."

He lit a fireball and knelt down, preparing to crawl into the tunnel.

[Eltee]

Aarys retreated to the centre of the round cavern, sitting cross legged, facing the exit, and closing her eyes. She listened intently for Valentin's return.

[Duh]

"I can see you..." a dark voice whispered to Aarys. "Alone...frightened...and without your confident little Human man to aid you. But I simply cannot see where you are..."

- - -

"Hremai," Lyra put her hand on Hremai's shoulder. "You alright?"

[JVElEven]

"Do I look like I am?" Hremai asked, without turning around.

[Eltee]

Aarys covered her ears with her hands, and squeezed her eyes shut tighter. "Its ooookay... Can't hurt me..."