Phoenix Tavern

Welcome my friends to the tavern of the Phoenix. Here we can all just sit and have a drink. We do serve kids, only certain things though. So sit, have a drink and talk about your day. There is a membership page. Anyone is welcome to join. Just relax! ^_^ The tavern is a place where we could just have a drink and talk about absolutly anything! So invite a friend. Anything is free in this tavern, so no price worries. We're always happy to see new people in this old place.

To continue this go to Phoenix Tavern 2.

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Logo

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Tavern Talk

Nian Opens Doors, poors a cup of hot Chocolate and sits at the bar waiting for people to enter. "Hmm, guess I should wait..."

Raven *Walks over to Nian* Hello!

Nian Hey, guess we're the ony ones so far. want anything to drink?

Raven Sure, a hot chocolate, please.

Nian *pours a cup of hot cocoa.* Here you are.

Raven Thank you. *Drinks some*

Nian I think we need better aadvertisment... *She says as she looks at her hot cocoa.*

Raven Yeah. we need more people...

Nian Hmm *Takes another sip of cocoa*

Raven We should advertise, then.

Nian Well, I made a logo. Hope that'll help. *Pours another cup of cocoa for herself* Want more? *She askes while holding a pot of hot cocoa.*

Tarsic *Walks in and sits down in far corner of tavern*can i get a cup of coffee *pulls out map and studys it*

Nian Of course... *Walks behind the counter and pours Tarsic a cup of coffee.* I see you have a map, can I haelp you with anything? *She hands the mug to him.*

Tori Tori walks in and sits at a small table, her wings and tail invisible for the moment. "Can I have some wine please?"

Raven "Probably. Are you over eighteen? Just kidding."

Nian *Laughs and get the wine bottle out.* Our finest. *While walking to the table Nian passes tarsic and trys to get a glance of the map. She walks to the table and pours a glass of wine. She heads back to the bar and puts the bottle of wine away. Then she put a stool behind the bar so she could dring her Hot cocoa. In which case she did.*

so you mean here'

Fria Firebird *walks quietly into the tavern and looks around. She finds a seat up by the counter and sits in silence, a reliquary hangs low from her neck while, a little higher, an strange pendant hangs. Her 'Fire Blade' hangs underneath her cloak that flows to the floor.*

Nian *She sees Fria come in and walks over.* Such strange jewlary, yet beautiful. Can I get you anything? *She leans on the counter.* Aye, a sword...

Fria *looks up and nods. She turns her head back down and pointed at a bottle on the shelf* That will do nicely. *She says, her voice sounded airly and smooth.*

Nian *Looked at the bottle.* Aye, one of my finest. *She gets the bottle and a crystal wine glass. SHe poured the wine and gave it to Fria.* Here you are dear. *She placed the bottle of wine back on the shelf.*

Fria *Looks around the tavern* Where is this place? *She asked and looked back to Nian* By the way, my name is Fria, and am from the East, now, where have I stopped?

Nian Well welcome Fria. We are in Bree. Near the Pracing pony. *Sits on her stool in front of Fria*

Fria *Looks at Nian, looks back down* I think that is west of where I came from... I should be far enough now. *She looks back up and smiles, her eyes are still covered so only the bottome of her face can be seen. She has tanned skin as far as anyone can see.* This is good wine you say?

Nain Far enough from what? From what I've heard the wine is really good, haven't had a chance to try it yet. Why don't you where your hood, you should be safe, no trouble in the tavern, if there is, the Zanbatou comes out! *She smiles and stands with her zanbatou.*

Fria *smiles and lowers her head* I promise no trouble, as long as I can help it. If I sense it coming, I shall leave. I just need a place to rest. I have come far from the east, even then I didn't know where I was, What is east of here?

Nian No need to leave, This place is protected, please, stay. ANd I do not know what is East of here. *She put her zanbatou away. And sat back down.*

Fria *Smiles and looks up slightly* I appreciate your hospitality. And I guess it does not matter where I come from if no one knows where it is. *She smiles again and looks down again, turning the cup of wine in her hand.*

Nian You haven't drank anything. You must be thirsty, from what I've heard of your adventures. Please, relax, we already have a misterious person here; whom won't talk to me....*She goes around the bar and sits on the stool next to Fria.* If you wish to stay longer, we have rooms up stairs...And that goes for all of you. *She places her hand on Fria's shoulder.* I am someone you can trust...

Fria *Looking up at Nian, then around the room* Who is the mysterious person?

Nian....Tarsic...he doesn't talk much...but hey.

Raven "A new person?" She walked over to Fria and sat down next to her. "You look friendlier than everyone else here. Except Nian, of course."

Fria *She puts down her un touched glass of wine and turns to her new company* And who could be nicer than such a hostess? Name's Fria, I am from the East, though I know not where. *She looks over her new company and then looks into her eyes. The light splashed slightly throught the room reflecting off of Fria's Emerald green eyes.*

Raven "And my name is Raven, traveller that's destination is still unknown." Raven laughed.

Fria Yes, sadly that is true. *She turns her head back around to her glass of wine.* Some much needed relaxation is in order... and a few conversations to unknown people. *She looked around for this Tarsic person.* Where is the person called Tarsic? And when did he come?

Raven "He's in the corner over there, and showed up about twenty minutes before you did."

Fria "Twenty mintues, eh? Then there's nothing to worry about. He's not friendly you say? He seems busy reading that map of his, no wonder he's not friendly, no one knows where to tell him he is." *She looked back at Raven and smiled."

Nian Hmm...good point. *She got up and started cleaning the bar. She soons started to hum a phoenix tune*

Tori *Tori sat silently, sipping her wine and listening to the conversation.*

Fria *Turns around to observe the rest of the tavern. She noticed several empty small tables and one with someone sipping wine. Fria noticed the interest in this person posture and greeted her.* "Hear anything interesting?" *She said to her. And picked up her own glass of wine, which was still untouched.*

Tori *Tori looked up from her glass and smiled through her rather long, thick bangs.* No, not really. I'm just an adventurer, stopping to rest. *gets up and walks over to Fria's table, still holding her glass of wine*


Fria "Ah, a fellow trav'ler. And would you know where we all are?" *She smiles and places her glass back down onto the bar.*

Tori Yes, we're in Bree of course! Close to The Shire, and a long ways from Gondor. *smiles*

Fria "You must be the only on for miles that knows that much." *She looks down at the dulled flames on her cloak. She gets up and walks around, getting away from the women at the counter.* "Close to the Shire, you say? Do you know what is East of here?"

Tori "I only know of the Shire in that direction. But there is most likely more that I have not explored yet."

Fria "And to the West?" *She asked as she stopped in a clearing between the tables.*

red eyes *Comes into the tavern and looks around, he sees a table that is free and goes there and sits down*

Fria *Aware of the new company, she turns to him* "Good evening, and where are you traveling from?" *she asks, curious as to who this new person was.*

red eyes "Hi I'm a dragon, I'm from a whole different world: my world is in a war with evil. I dont know what it is but it has a lot of soldiers and a lot of my kind got killed. I was sent here to get new soldiers but I didn't find any, so I'll just stay here until I made a whole army, and about the traveling part I was dropped in the wood some where in the west.''

Fria *After listening to the lengthy explanation, Fria smiled and turned back to the bar.* "Good luck in your ventures, dragon." *She said with her back turned. She looked deep into her drink and stayed that way, waiting for someone else to speak.*

Tori *Tori tapped Fria's shoulder gently* You asked about what was towards the west? Towards the west is practically everything. There is Gondor, Rohan, Rivendell, Lothlorien, and the evil realm of Mordor.

Nian *Looks around while a large smile appears on her face, and she sees all her guests getting along. So she continues to clean the bar, she look at Fria.* You know, Tori's right. And you still haven't touched her wine. Anything wrong? *Stopped cleaning and looked at Fria.*

Fria *looks up from her glass and smiles* "Of course there's nothing wrong, I'm just pacing myself!" *She laughs and then looks back at her glass* "Lothlorien? What is there?" *she turns to Tori as she asks, her eyes still on her glass*

Tori *Tori's eyes twinkle at the question* Ah Lothlorien, one of my favorite lands in all of Middle Earth. Lothlorien is the land of the elven queen, the Lady Galadriel. It is a land of elves, and they all live in the trees. They're all very regle, and mysterious.

Fria "Sounds like a very nice place." *She said and looked back into her glass, she lifted it to her lips, then put it back down.* "And what of the evil realm of Mordor?"

Tori *Tori lowered her voice* Mordor is ruled by the Dark Lord Sauron. He reaks    wherever he goes, and his followers are some of the most foul and evil creatures the world has ever known. *Tori sipped her wine*

Fria "That sounds like the place... I am being followed. I will leave before the trouble comes to this place." *She said and for the first time took a long drink from her glass. She downed nearly half of it before she stopped. Then she looked up and smiled.* "This certainly is good wine. Your customers do not lie to you."

ToriYou're being followed? *puts her hand on her sword* And might I ask why?

Fria *Noticing her grip on her sword, Fria slipped her hand under her cloak and grabbed onto her Flame Blade, preparing herself for a battle.* "I tend to cause trouble with authorities." She looked into Tori's eyes steadily.*

Nian *Saw Tori and Fria with their weapons and walked over to them,* Hey, as much as I love my guests and pretecting I don't want you two to start a fight....well at least not in her. Oh and thank you Fria.

Tori *Tori lets go of her sword hilt as quickly as she had grabbed it* I'm sorry Fria, I didn't mean that I wanted to fight you! I was merely suggesting that I might be of service to you in case of fight. I myself am a bit of a thief sometimes...

Fria *Let's go of her hilt and continues to stare at Tori* "Trouble tends to follow me as well, I can never be to careful. Your service would be greatly appreciated if there comes a time." *She turns again on her stool and looks at Nian and smiles* "I am sorry about that, it turns out it was simply a misunderstanding!"

Tori *smiles weakly* Let's hope that never happens again...Now, could you tell me exactly why Mordor is looking for you? *looks curiously at Fria*

Fria "Let's just say, I took a little something from him. And he wants it back." *She said and turned around to glance at the other customers.*


red eyes *gets up and walks out of the tavern and takes off into the sky*

Nian *Watches Red Eys take off, then look back at Fria and Tori.* What did you take? *She askes*

Fria "It's not what I took, it's who I took..." *She said as she watched for the direction the dragon flew off into.*

Nian What do you mean by...who? *She leaned twoard Fria.* Who did you take Fria?

Tori*Tori raised her eyebrows at Fria's comment*

Fria *She turned her attention back to her inquiring companions and smiled* "A little miscreant that got caught previous to me." *Her eyes glinted and she smiled and turned her head to her glass.

Tori *Tori tried to fathom what in the world this person could be talking about* I don't mean to pry so much into your personal history, but my head is buzzing with curious questions.

Fria "Ask and the answer will be revealled!" *Fria laughed and shook her head slightly* "You're wondering what I mean by 'the little miscreant being captured before me? Aren't you?"

Tori *Tori looked like she was releaved that she wasn't intruding* Aye, that I am.

Nian *Brought her stool over and listened intently. She shook her head to the question.*

Fria *Watched as they leaned toward her, eager for the story.* "They called him 'Vocal', I guess because he never spoke. He was a frightened little animal. His eyes grew big when they through me in the cage all locked down in chains. I drove them all crazy, but their leader, what did you call him? Mordor?- He didn't want me   , he thought I would be more valuable alive. Not sure what gave him that idea. *She smiled at them and looked at her glass.*

red eyes *lands in front of the tavern and stays outside looking in to the sky.*


Tori No no, the leader is Sauron. The land is Mordor. But tell me more about this little creature, 'Vocal'.

Fria "He is a small boy, 10 years old I later found out. He was strong for his age, though terribly frightened. I could tell he had gone through quite a bit of torcher, he had cuts and bruises all over. His right eye was swollen shut. He wasn't chained up, so when the guards closed the door, he made his way over to me. He smiled slightly and helped me sit up." *She looked at the dragon outside the door and stopped talking.*

Tori Go on dear, go on. *Tori urged gently, still craving a bit more information*

Fria *She looked back from the dragon, shrugged her shoulders and went on with her story.* "So, he had learned how to get the chains off some how- I still have yet to learn how he did it. He was taken from the cage shortly after that, and didn't come back for a long time. They had whipped the poor boy harshly. I wouldn't stand for that. When the guards openned the cage door, I charged. I slammed against the guard holding the boy, causing him to drop Vocal. I rammed him into the wall and broke his neck. The other guard jumped on me and tried to sedate me. I wouldn't have it." *She stopped again and took a sip of wine.*

red eyes stil looking at the sky and trows a flame trower in it


Tori *Tori noticed the flame with mild interest* So what happened next?

Fria *Stared at the flame and resumed her story.* Well the guard was on my back, so I flipped over onto him and struck him in what I suppose was his stomach. He let go of me and I turned and grabbed his neck, he struggled to get me off him, and soon the struggling ended. I turned and the boy was looking at me, fear still in his eyes." *Tears began to gather in her eyes and she blinked them away. She stared out imagining the the room and the two   guards, and the little boy looking so scared at her.* "He was scared of me... I tried to get closer to him, but he backed away. Then more guards, who had heard the struggle, were coming closer. I looked around the small room for a way out. I found a window big enough for me. I told the boy to come- he stayed where he was at. 'They are coming for me, and you! When they see what happened it will mean   !' I said to him. He looked at the door and then started to walk slowly to me and then ran. I threw a rope out the window and told him to carefully let himself down, I would follow shortly. He looked at me and then climbed out the window and down the rope. The guards came in and I had just gotten out of the window. They looked at the guards and checked to see if they were still living, which they weren't. Then they came to the window, I was half way down the tall tower, the boy had already gotten off the rope. I started to loosen my grip so I would go down faster, then the new guards cut the rope." *She looked at her glass, it was empty, she smiled and asked if she could have some more wine.*

Nian *Smiled and got Fria more wine,then looked at the bottle, and poured herself some too, she put hte bottle away. And sat back down.* So, what happend next Fria?! *Nian said still leaning toward her.*

Fria *Smiled at the urgency in Nian's voice.* "Thank you for the wine. Well, the guards cut the rope, I was a little farther than halfway down it. Needless to say, holding on to the rope didn't do me much good. I slide down the side of the tower, it sloped slightly. That made the falling easier.... I tried to grab on to the brick and stop myself from falling, but there was nothing. When I hit the ground I rolled and I heard a couple of of my ribs snap when I landed. The boy rushed to my side and we started to run, as we did I saw a group of guards start running after us. To get us away, I used magic and orbed the boy and myself to safety. And we've been running from those guards since." *She took a drink of wine and sat silently after finishing her story.*

red eyes *Comes in the tavern and sits down at a empty table.* "Nice story, what I heard, when I was outside.''

Fria *Smiles at the dragon and the sips her wine slowly.*

red eyes "While I was outside I could hear the last part, not bad."

Fria "Well, I am glad you found my tale interesting. Of course, I think Vocal would have liked to tell it himself... but, alas... he can not." *She smiled and looked out the door.*

Nian*Looked out the door, then back at Fria.* So...where is Vocal? *She sipted her wine.*

Fria *She smiled and turned from the door* "He'll be here shortly."

red eyes do you surfe beer here

NianYes...any certain kind Red Eyes?

red eyes no the kinde dosent mater but could i hafe a beer than and walk up to the bar

Nian Sure. *Pours a cup of beer and gives it to Red Eyes.*

red eyes thanxx,so what do i ow you fore the beer 

Nian It's free. *She smiles*

Tori *Tori was amazed by the story* That's wonderful that you saved that boy! I can't wait to meet him! *her orange eyes shone with curiosity*

red eyes thanxx and takes a stool at the bar 

red eyes a finali room fore my tail 

Jupet *walks in looks around* Can I have some whiskey please?


Nian Welcome newcomer to Phoenix Tavern. Whiskey you say? *Pours a glass.* Here you are. *Places the glass on the bar.*

red eyes takes a sip of the beer mmmmh its a good beer that you surfe here

Nian Thank you Red Eyes.

red eyes so newcomer where you frume

Fria *Watches the door intently, and straightens up as a small figure walks in. It is a tiny blur of black, timid in stature and in pace.* "And here he is...* Fria says quietly and gets up to meet him*
Vocal *Stops moving forward as Fria approaches. He is relieved to see her again and holds her hand when she gets beside him. Fria walks him up to the bar and plops him in a stool and sits next to him.*

Nian *She came from behind the bar and held a glass of sparkleing cider.* Hello Vocal, I'm Nian *She bent down to his level.* I have a glass of sparkeling cider, would you like it?

Raven Raven had watched the story-telling from a corner nearby, and decided to walk up to the bar so as to meet Fria's new friend, Vocal.

Tori *Tori also bent down towards him, smiling friendily* Hello Vocal, I am Tori, and I am honored to meet you" *bows and then winks*

red eyes turns his head towards vogal and thinks how is that''

Vocal *Startled by all the attention, Vocal steps behind Fria and peers out next to her.*
Fria *Fria looks down at him and smiles, she bends down and looks him in the eye.* "These are nice people, Vocal, don't worry. I know you are thirsty, take the drink."
Vocal *He looks up at Fria and shakes his head violently.* Fria "Take the drink, son." *She smiled at him and pulled him forward.*

Nian *Nian smiled at Vocal as he hid. She knelt down infront of Fria. She looked up at Fria.* He's very shy I see.

Fria "He does not trust people, even more then I." *She stood up and kept looking at him.* Vocal *He looked up at Fria and then looked at the cup. He licked his lips and reached out slowly for the cup that Nian held out to him. He pulled his hand back and looked at Nian.*

Tori *Tori stepped back a bit, so as to give the boy some breathing room*

Nian*Nian saw he was too nervious to take the cup of cider, she looked back at Fria.* Maybe if I give it to you, and you give it to him, he'll drink.


Fria "No, he needs to take it from you. Extend your hand closer so he knows he can take it." *Fria said sturnly, looking down at Vocal.*


Nian Ok Fria...*she looked back at Vocal. She slowly extends her arm twoard Vocal.* It's ok...*she said softly.*

Vocal *He turns his head away, but keeps his eyes on the cup. He bites his lower lips and reaches out. He puts his hand on the cup and looks at Nian. He smiles at her.*

Nian *She gives a slight smile.* Go ahead...take it...

Vocal *Takes the cup and drinks thirstily. He lowers the cup slightly and smiles at Nian, then looks up at Fria, who smiles down to him.*

Nian *Smiled at Vocal and Fria.* I can give him a special stool so he can sit at the bar with us. If that's ok. There is also a couch in the corner *She point to a fire place and couch no one noticed yet.* if he is tired.

Fria *Smiled and looked to the couch. She leans down to Vocal* "How'd you like to sit on the couch, little man?" Vocal *Smiles and nods, he turns around Fria and looks at the couch, then at Nian. He grabs her hand and runs to the couch. He climbs onto the couch and pats beside him looking up at Nian.*

Nian *Looks over at Fria* He is so cute Fria! *She looks back over at Vocal and sits on the couch.*


Fria *Walks over to the couch* "He seems to have taken to you quite well, now you understand why he needed to take the cup from you?"

Nian Yes...*She looked at Vocal, then at Fria.* Well any friend to one of my guests, is a friend to the tavern...if that sounds right...*She gave a slight laugh.*

red eyes let me ges some humans dide some thing to him and that is whi he dosent like humans so what kinde of greatjer dosen he trust

Fria "First off, not only does he not trust humans, but he doesn't trust anyone or anything. Secondly, he is not bias with whom he does not trust and thirdly, a little of every creature in this world did something to him." *Fria turned to the dragon still standing infront of the couch.*

Vocal *Looked up at Fria and then to Nian, he sensed something coming their way. He popped up and tugged on Fria's cloak. He pointed to the door, a frantic urgency in his actions.*
Fria *Looked up and the door, her sensed something evil making its way to them. She turned and looked at the people around them.* "We must go, something is coming and I promised no trouble. We must leave, we lingered for too long."

Nian Wait! *She shot up and held her hand out to Fria.* Stay, I...I have a secret room. They won't find you. Please...*She begged as she stepped twoard Fria and Vocal.*

Fria *Stared at Nian, a questioning look on her face* "I said that I wouldn't bring trouble to you, I will stick to my promise. Vocal, do you think you could stay quiet long enough to be passed over?" *she joked and nodded her head to Nian.*

Nian *With a wide smile on her fece she looked at the two of them.* Over here, hurry! *She directed Fria and Vocal behind the bar and to the back wall. She opened a small door near the bar. It was about knee hight and you had to crawl. There was enough room for about 5 men. There also was a little Barral with some ice, cider, wine, and some food in a basket at the far end. The space was small and narrow so they had little space to stretch out.* Here...*She tossed them two small pillows and a blanket.* Just incase they dicide to stay the night or something. *And finally, she gave to two of them 2 candels and a book of matched. She closed the door and put a barral in front of it so no one could see it.*

Fria "This wasn't how I imagined it. I need to leave, they can still track me. Vocal, stay here, please... I'll come." *Fria knocked on the door and hoped to get out before the guards came in.*

Nian *Nian looked at the barral infront of the door funny. She removed the barral and opened the door. She looked at Fria.* You know, you are suppose to be quiet. *She said, kidding around.*

Fria "I can't stay, take care of Vocal for me. I will come back..." *she smiled at Nian as she got up. Without looking back, she left.*
Vocal *His eyes welled up and he tried to go after Fria, he reached the door and as he got up he called out to her* "FRIA!"
Fria *She turned and looked at him, she smiled and put her finger to her mouth- telling him to be quiet, and she ran out of the door.*


Nian *She watched Fria leave, then she stared at Vocal in astonishment and her mouth wide open.* You talk? *She shook her head and continued what she was saying.* Vocal...since I don't feel right putting you in that room alone, this is a special claok, *She pulls a piece of cloth from the shelf.* If you sit behind the bar and someone comes in, I want you to put this over you. It'll make you invisible. *She said with wide eyes.* But you have to listen to me if someone comes in, ok? *She was kneeling next to Vocal holding the cloak infront of him.*

Vocal *Sat staring at the door, he turned slightly to Nian. He looked at the cloak in her hand and took hold of it lightly, he looked up at her face and streaks of tears glittered in the low light of the tavern. He nodded his head yes and looked back down.*

Nian Oh, don't cry Vocal, she'll be back, I promise you. *she wipped the tears from his face.* Would you like some more cider? *She smiles as she closes the door to the tiny room and sets thing up around the bar for Vocal.*

Guards 1-5 *Walk into the bar, the leader splits them up, sending two to each side as he walks up the middle*
Guard 1 "Pardon us, ma'am... We's lookin' fer some crim'nals... a wench and 'er child, 'ave ye seen 'em?" *he spoke with a rattling in his voice.*

Tori *Tori set as still as a tree, but her orange eyes seemed to glint and flicker like flames at the sight of the guards*

Vocal *Hearing the sounds of the guards, he quickly covered himself in the cloak, and hoped that he would be passed over.*

Nian *In the corner of her eye sees Vocal cover himself and she is relived. She leans on the bar, feet next to Vocal. She speaks in a soft voice.* Sorry boys, no criminals in this bar, I forbid it! No kids either. Trust me I rarly let kids in this bar. No drink for them, ya know. *She gave a sexy smile.*

Guard 2 *hissed at the suduction of the bartender and leaned over the bar to look for someone hiding.*
Guard 3 "Mmm, missus, I think you may be what a group of lonely men such as we air looking fer..." *He licked his lips and came closer*
Guard 1 *grabs the neck of guard 3 and pins him to the counter* "I'm sorry about that ma'am, ye see, we've got a job ta do 'ere, and you're gonna 'elp us." *He leans in* "I know I smelt that whore here, and I still do, now tell me where she is or I'll..."
Guard 5 "Sir, she running east!" *he's leaning out a window pointing after Fria*
Guard 1 *turns violently, sqeezing Guard 3's neck to the counter* "Thank ye ma'am, now where is the kid!" *He jumps over the counter and begins tearing things down.* "Go after the woman!" *he yells to his men.*

Tori *Tori jumped up, starting to unsheath her sword, her wings and tail becoming visible, and she looked like she had had enough of the guards disturbing the peace*

Guards 2-4 *Leave the tavern running after Fria*
Guard 5 *unsheathes his sword and prepares to fight with Tori*
Guard 1 *Grabs Nian by the neck and pins her against the wall of alcohol.* "If you tell us where the child is, we will leave you unharmed. Where is HE?"

Tori "Alright, you either leave now, or prepare to get your a$$ kicked." *Tori said angrily, her sword (now fully unsheathed) beginning to glow with orange light.*

Guard 5 *hisses and watches Tori closely* "Tell us where the kid is and we will leave."

Guards 2-4 *Catch up with Fria and try to take her out*
Guard 2 *lunges with a spear*
Fria *turns in time to miss it, drawing her sword as she does*
Guard 4 shoots an arrow at her and it wizes by her face, cutting it as it passes.
Fria *Her sword glows a deep red as she swings it through the air, slicing into Guard 3, it sizzles as it passes clean through him. She stops and looks at the other guards, steam rising from her sword.*
Guard 2 *pulls out a dagger and throws it into Fria's right shoulder.*
Guard 4 *readies an arrow in his bow and watches as Fria attackes, it seems like slow motion as she rams her sword straight through him. The burning sensation reaches him before the pain. He holds Fria's left shoulder and looks into her eyes, they were glowing a fiery emerald green.*
Fria *She twists her sword as she pulls it out of the guard, she watches in disgust as he falls to the ground. She turns to the last guard, looks at the dagger in her shoulder, pulls it out and drops it. She grasps her sword tightly.*
Guard 2 *Watched in awe as she easily ran through his companions. He watches as she pulled out the dagger and faces him. Terror swept through his body and he shook his head and turned to run back to the tavern.*
Fria *Dissipates into the surrounding shadow of the night and reforms infront of him* "You will leave my son alone." *She said and ran him through with her sword. She turned and made her way quickly back to the tavern.*

Tori *Tori's sword was now glowing as bright an orange as her wings and eyes* Here, let me make it simpler for you, since you appear to be an idiot. Leave this place NOW, and leave it as you have left it, or I'll run this sword through without a second thought.

Guard 5 "The only idiot I see is...." *Flames engulfed him as he spoke, he screamed in pain and fell to the ground.*
Guard 1 "What witchery is this?" *He said and pinched Nian's neck as he looked at Tori*

Tori *Tori blinked and then looked at her sword and her hands in confusion and suspicion* I don't remember having that kind of power... *mumbles to herself*

red eyes gets op and turns around *are there some problems here*

Fria *Busts down the door and disappears in the shadows, only to reappear beside the last guard.*
Guard 1 *Reacts in time to run his dagger through Fria.*
Fria *gasps and looks down at the dagger. She looks to Nian, grabs her sword and cuts into the guard, through the shoulder down the chest. She stopped in the middle and gasped again, she watches the guard drop Nian and fall to the ground, pulling his dagger out with him. Fria slides against the counter down to the ground*
Vocal *Seeing Fria fall he throws off the cloak and runs to her. Kneeling at her side he looks at her wounds, tears falling down his face.* "Fria! No!"
Fria "You... shouldn't have seen that... I'm sorry...Vocal" *She put her hand on his shoulder and laughed lightly* "It's just... a surface wound,... I'll survive."

red eyes can i help

Fria "Help? How?" *She asked quietly*

red eyes wel you just have bin gut 

Fria "Oh really? I didn't notice..." *She said rolling her eyes. She cringed with pain and she looked to Vocal.* "I shouldn't have been so reckless... I didn't mean for you to see that either... I'm so sorry Vocal!" *Tears welled up in her eyes*
Vocal *Took Fria in his arms and rocked her slightly. He wanted to say something, but he couldn't form the words.*

Nian *Nian still lay on the floor. Yet she is slowly breathing. Her eyes are closed. A quiet moan comes out of her. She slowly reaches her knees. She opens her eyes and looks around. She sees Vocal with Fria and everyone up and ready for another guard to bust in. Tears start to come down. But she pulls herself together and finally speaks.* Is everyone alright? *She puts her hands to her neck feeling that it is red, and it hurts.*

Fria "I'm fine, how are you?" *She said with a smile, as blood slowly dripped down her face, upper right arm, and over both her forearms which are around her stomach.*

Nian Heh, I'll live...*She looked at Vocal. She told him in his mind, " I promised you she would return, and look at that, she's sitting next to you." She suddenly smiled at Vocal. Then she looked around at her broken wine, ale, cider, and beer bottles, shelves tipped over and dents in her wall.* But my poor tavern! *She said with a small laugh, as she is happy they have left.*

Fria "I am sorry about this..." *she said as she kicked the dead guard at her feet* "I didn't mean to lead them here... I will help you clean up." *she said and began to struggle to her feet.*

Nian *Laughed as she watched Fria kick the dead guy.* Well first we need to get the 'Guys' out of here...*She tried to stand up and leaned on the bar...*

Fria *Blood began to flow freely from the wound in her midsection as she tried to get up.* "There's.... this one.... and the... One in the middle.... of the floor.... over there." *She gasped and pointed weakly with one of her hands.*

Vocal *Hearing the pain in Fria's voice he jumped up and tried to help her sit back down.
Fria *Refused to be weak and sit, she shook her head at Vocal and made him let go. Slowly she stood straight and took a step forward. She walked to the dead man and told Vocal to give her the dead man's hands. When he did, she looked at him apologetically and began to drag the dead guard slowly, growing increasingly fainter the farther she went.*

Nian Ok, let me rephrase that. The first thing we need to do is get everyone in bandages! *She got up and sat be Vocal and Fria.*

Fria *Pulled one more time and slowly slid to the floor softly landing because of the counter balance of the guard.*
Vocal *Ran up to Fria and sat down beside her pleadingly looking into her eyes.*
Fria "Okay, fine... I give in, you stubborn boy" *she smiled at him and sat still.*
Vocal *Ran to Nian and waited for a bandage for Fria.*

Nian *Lifted up the floor boards near her, vocal, and fria. she pulled out a first aid kit and handed it to Vocal to give to Fria.* Here. *She said smileing. She pulled out another kit for herself.* Anyone else need one?

Vocal *Took the first aid kit and ran back to Fria, he openned it and pulled out some bandages. When Fria tried to help he pushed her hand away.* "I do it!"
Fria *smiled as Vocal took charge of her and she remained still until he was done.*

Nian He's so cute Fria! *she gives that cute kitten look.*

Tori *walks up* He sure is a sweety Fria. *grins*

Fria *Smiles and puts a hand on Vocal's head, messing his hair slightly, she winks at him and looks up to Nian and Tori.* "Yea, but he knows it, so it's not as cute." *She smiled and winked at Vocal again.*
Vocal *Smiled, stood up and stretched. He looked around at the other people in the Tavern and reached down to help Fria up.*
Fria *Now standing, and bandaged up, Fria looked around the tavern and saw all the damage done for the first time.* "I'm sorry Nian, I didn't mean for any of this to happen." *She looked down at Vocal* "But I had to do it, for him."

Nian Of course. *She smiled at Vocal.* And for that I am not mad at anyone nor do I hold any grudges. *She smiled all proud-like with her held high.*

Fria "I'm feeling better, how about you s..." *She paused as she looked at the little boy. Tears welled up in her eyes as she remembered that she had to give him up. She stood and walked away from him, moving toward the door.*

Nian *She gave a very cofused look, for she was confused.* Fria?... What are you doing?

Fria "I need to go... watch over him for me." *She did not turn but paused at the door* "There is something I need to take care of."
Vocal *Looking very confused himself stood and be gan to walk toward Fria, but the violently told him to stop.*
Fria "STAY AWAY FROM ME!" *Her shoulders slumped and she walked out the door.*

Nian Fria! The least you could do is tell us when your going to be back? *She was frustrated and sad at the same time. She couldn't think why she needed to leave...again. After what just happend. Nian ran to Vocal and held his shoulders, she knew if Vocal went with her, he could be killed. But she still was not happy with the decision.* At least stay and rest. Your tired, I can see it in your eyes...

Fria *does not stop when Nian calls out to her, she just sighs and keeps walking.*
Vocal *feeling hurt by Fria's actions he turns his back to her and walks away, shoving Nian's arms off him.*

Nian *Falls back* Vocal?! *She was very confused in what was going on.* Vocal, you must stay...Fria!

Vocal "She don't want me! Cain't you see?!?" *He yelled out when he turned back to Nian, then he continued on his way to the couch.*

Nian Oh Vocal....*she fallowed him to the couch and sat with him. She was holding him in her arms stroking his hair. He was so small.* Oh Fria...why'd you have to leave? *She said quietly to herself.*

Vocal *The tears that he was trying so vainly to hold back denied him the honor of being strong. He openly started to sob into Nian as she held him in her arms.*

Nian Shhh Vocal...it'll be all right...*She held him in her arms like a baby.*

Vocal *held tightly onto Nian, not wanting to let go. Suddenly there was a clatter outside the tavern as in walked 3 officers, laughing and carrying on.*

Nian *she grabbed the cloak behind her and shuved it onto Vocal. She quickly wispered to him and held him on her lap like there was an invisble cat there.* Shhh, Vocal, don't make a sound.... *She sat back with her arms on the couch...* Hello boys, can we help you?

Officers 1,2,3 *They all walk in and walk to the bar, look around and sit on the stools, one nearly fell off as he did so.
Officer 1 "What does it take to get a place in this drink?!" *He yells, unknowingly speaking incorrectly.*

Nian Shh Vocal, don't make a sound...*She whispers to Vocal once more as she scootes him onto the couch with the cloak on trying to make it seem there was no one there. She got up and looked back at the couch, then at the drunken officers.* Yes, what can I get you boys? *She pulls out 3 mugs and keeps eyeing the couch.*

Officer 2 "I'd like a little of whatever you're dishing out!" *He laughed and his friends elbowed each other in a comical agreement.*
Officer 3 *being the less drunk of the three he noticed what was happening and quickly straightened up.* "What the man means, ma'am, is we'd like some of your daily special. Though I believe these men need some coffee, and I'll have some too."

Nian *Noticing that they weren't as drunk as she thought she nodded and started making some 'Super Coffee'. This coffee was a special drink, it may wake you up at an instant, but in puts you back to sleep in 10-30 minutes.* Sure boys...whatever you want...*She poured the coffee and watched them, with invisable Vocal in the courner of her eyes.*

Officers 1&2 *Drank heavily from their mugs. After downing the entire cup of coffee their eyes open widely and they look at Nian.* "Wow! Miss, this coffee is splendid!" *They said, their behavior completely changed as the coffee brought them back to reality.*
Officer 3 *Having waited to drink his coffee he watched in amazement in the abrupt change in his companions. He looked suspiciously at Nian and then at his own cup of coffee.*
Vocal *He watched the officers closely and slowly sat up on the couch, he wondered what was going on.*

red eyes lants in front of the tavern and looks in and sees some strange ppl at the bar

Nian *Feeling uneasy with third officer eyeing her, she turned quickly over to Red Eyes for assistence...* Would you like something Red Eyes?

red eyes yea a beer wulde be fine so what are the dowing here

Nian *Poured a cup of beer and walked it over to Red Eyes. She sent a telecenetic message to Vocal. 'Vocal, I fear these men are looking for you. Make sure they don't notice you of it could be the end of it...' She walked back to the bar and started cleaning glasses keeping her eyes down...*

red eyes nian gulde whe go out side for a min

Nian *She looked up and nodded to Red Eyes...* Sure *She put her stuff down and walked outside with Red Eyes.*

red eyes look i think that i know one of the garts the one on the left there i killt some of his mates in battel *where is vocal i can hear him but i cant see him*

Officer 3 *Kept his eyes on Nian the whole time she walked to Red Eyes and then outside, he watched his companions as they began to get sleepy eyed.*

red eyes looks in true a windo and sees officer3 whatsing them 

Nian *Noticing as well Officer3 watching them she spoke through her mind 'You killed one of his battle mates? Don't say anything, my tavern is as wreaked as it is. And Vocal is under an Invisiblity claok on the couch. He is safe, no worries...' She bowed and started to walk back to the bar...*

Officer 3 *After drinking their coffee, he could not understand why they could no longer keep their eyes open. Noticing Nian walking back into the tavern, he looked around for the first time at the surrounding tables that were turned over or broken. Suspicious he looked to the couch and noticed that it was perfectly fine. He gets up and takes one of his companions in his arms to lay him down on the couch, still eyeing Nian.*

Nian *Nian, scared for Vocal life, ran infront of the officers,* We do have rooms upstairs sir...*'Vocal, slowly move off the couch and behind the bar. Keep the cloak on and stay hidden, don't make a sound.' She told Vocal in her mind.*

red eyeswalks back in to the bar ant sees nian *guys do you need some help*

Officer 3 *Noticing Nian's frightened demeanor, he began to look questionably at her* "That was some coffee of yours, wake 'em up and then put 'em out, what was in it?" *He said leaning into her. Then a slight movement by the couch caught his eye, He looked steadily at it, determined not to miss it again.*
Vocal *Seeing the officer looking straight at him, he stood as still as he could, he even stopped breathing in order not to call attention to himself.*
Officer 3 "Not seeing the movement again, he turned back to Nian* "You seem to have had a lot of action here missy, it wouldn't have been caused by a certain woman, by chance?" He glared into her eyes still holding his companion up.*

Nian *Nian put on an emotionless face and looked the third officer in the eyes.* As you can see, there are other women here, nothing was caused by one woman, these women here deffended my tavern from gaurds trying to kill me and destoy my tavern. No woman caused this, but prevented more that could have happend. I assure you. *She glared into his eyes, now showing the emotion of anger.*

red eyes trys to cofer hur storry, and i fel on some table's when i was drunk,a dragon is havi you know 

Nian *She didn't look away from the officer's eyes, nor did she blink.* You see. Now, would you like a room or not. I prefer to keep the couch open for guests to relax, not sleep.

Officer 3 "You didn't answer my question about your coffee... And I did notice there are mainly women here, and I didn't think dragons could be so easily put in a drunken stupor by mortal drinks. I find your story to be very shakey, but my companions do need a place to sleep after this witch put a spell on them" *He says, he says borring into Nian. He says the word mortal with a menacing glare to Red Eyes, and the word witch with a tinge of hate to Nian.*
Vocal *Seeing that the officer has become distracted, he ran swiftly and quietly behind the bar, raising his face a little above it so he can still watch what is going on. Angered by the officer's rude comment to Nian, he huffed and then growled at him quietly.*
Officer 3 *Hearing the silent growl, he walked back to the bar and looked over it, only 4 inches away from Vocal, who was too frightened to move, which turned out would be best for him not to.*

Nian *She was pissed she marched up to the officer and pulled him away srom the bar, her hands on his shoulders and her face in his.* Excuse you! You have no right to be behind there. And to answer you question, that coffee is a family recipe. It should wake you up at and instant, but I guess it may have an oppisite effect on mortals. AND I am no WITCH as you call it! I am a PHOENIX!

Officer 3 *Pleased that he angered Nian, he pushed her off him* "A room please ma'am. And I am sure you do not wish to push away a paying customer? *He pulls out a wad of cash and places it on the counter.*

Nian *Glared at the officer.* Money is no matter to me...But a room is fine...*She directed the officers up the stairs in the corner.* Now go before you anger me more...*She stood behind the bar cleaning her mugs...and took the money anyway.*

red eyesNian coll down he is just a officer just be happy that he didnt reganice me ore this place wulde be of wurs

Nian *She nodded to Red eyes*

red eyeslets just say that i wasent just one of his matse

Nian *She laughed, knowing he was trying to lighten the mood. She looked down at where Vocal was. She sat next to him. Speaking softly, not nkowing if the officers had went upstairs or not.* Hello Vocal, how are you? *She continued cleaning her glass.*

red eyes sees that Nian dosent beleef him go and ask him he hade a army and i meen hade

Nian *Sensing Red Eye's emotion, she slightly laughed.* Yes Red I will, don't you worry! Let me relax first, come sit, be merry! *She smiled and continued. Pretecting Vocal and cleaning a glass. She finished, put it away, and got another...*

Officer 3 *took both his companions upstairs and set them in a bed. Slowly he made his way quietly back down.*
Vocal *Shifting under the cloak he looked up to Nian, and then back down to his feet. His stomach growled loudly and he looked up horrified that he made a sound.*

red eyessorry about that i got a bit to much air in my stommik

Nian *She laughed.* You want something to eat Red? I'll fix you something special. *She got up and made a sandwich for Vocal. She cut it up and handed it to him with a glass of water.* Here you go, keep hidden until the men are gone ok? *She whispered to him. She stood up and looked at Red Eyes.*

Vocal *smiled up at Nian and took the sandwich and the water and sat down to eat. He nibbled his sandwich and drank his water in silence sitting comfortably on the floor behind the bar.*
Officer 3 *walked up to the bar and sat down. He looked at Nian and then to the dragon.* "So... what happened here?" *He asked, his tone completely changed.*

red eyeswat do you mean

Officer 3 "Well, I don't suppose this was all you...?" *He smiled and looked around the room one more time before bringing his gaze back to Nian, where his eyes settled peacefully.*

Raven *walked up to the bar* "Of course it wasnt all him. A tavern is supposed to get a little wear and tear every once in a while, right?" She said.

red eyes right but officer you do know that a dragon is big do you

Nian *Nian kept quiet with a smirk on her face. She figured her gang of guests would take care of most of it and she would ocme it when needed. She kept her gaze away from the officer and on her guests. And in the corner of her eyes she made sure Vocal didn't do anything unexpected. She couldn't risk having him taken. For many reassons.*

red eyes looks around and juses his spacial eyes looking fore a warm page and sees one and thinks and sais to him self *still looking around* oke there is Vocal

Raven *thinks* Wonder what everyone's looking at... oh well..... you miss alot when you fall asleep...

Officer 3 *Irritated with the dragon's meaningless comment* "No I haven't noticed" *He said staring at the dragon, then bringing his attention to the new person besidee him* "Hello, I'm officer Benin, Jimmy Benin." *He said extending his hand to Raven * then he looked back to Nian and watched intently as she went about her business.*

Nian *She glared out of the ocrner of her eye. 'He didn't do thisto me when he came! That little...!' She thought to herself. Something was up. She knew it.*

Raven Raven noticed Nian looking uneasy, so she looked at the officers hand. "Nice to meet you Officer Benin." She said, not shaking his hand.

Nian *Nian relaxed seeing Raven. She had a slight smirk on her face. She put her glasses and rag away and turned on her wood stove in the back of the bar. She turned to everyone.* I'm making some food, what would you all like? *She was holding a skillet in her hand.*

Raven "Extra spicy Chili would be nice."

Nian Comin' up! *She turned ont the stove and started the chilli.*

Raven "I haven't had chili in a long time... Thank you, Nian!" Raven said, bowing her head slightly.

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