"Like my new cape?"

*The other warriors nod slowly then tend to their own business.*

"Well, what are we gonna do now? Sallin was pretty hard. I can only assume that the other antedeluvians would be harder. That is usually how things are... Anyway, it's up to you Jihon. I'll follow you."

*Jihon turns and looks at a figure riding something through the rift.*
"What the!"

*Jihon then relises that when he summoned the tonbery it never went away.*
"Oh boy!"
Tonbery: Hello master Gabriel seems to like me. Will you be needing my services?

Jihon: You do relise I ca'nt send you back unless I change!

Tonbery: Yes master but I donot want to go back It is pretty here... If its alright with you I wish to stay.

*The tonbery gets off gabriel and walks up to Jihon. He is cloaked in a monk like robe and his lantern grows bright.*

Jihon: You will need a sword.

Tonbery: Oh yes master I am very strong!

*The creature rolls up his sleve and reveals his green boney arm. He makes a muscle and a small bump forms on his arm. Jihon looks at the others.
*
"Guys is it alright if he stays."

"Well, if you wish to stay, I suppose I have no problem about it."

*Kelvack then feels lonely and wishes that his pet was with him.*

"Hmm, I wonder..."

*Kelvack sits down with his back to the other warriors and props his head up with his hands and closes his eyes. He appears to be concentrating on something.*

He looks over to Kelvack.

"A pet? I wonder what you are considering to call on? I could offer you a Lesser Daemon as a servant, if you wish."

Kelvack is concentrating, however, and does not respond.

Soul Reaver unsheathes Blooddrinker and inspects the blade... for what reason remains a mystery, for no force alive in the universe could hope to scratch the twisted combination of steel and Daemon Lord that compose the mighty sword.

"Where do we journey to now, Jihon?"

*From the sky a figure can be seen. A very large figure stands next to him. Sabre Soldier drifts down to the ground with a extremely large cat-like creature. His paws are about the size of Kelvacks body, and his head is far larger than......tonberry...j/k. It's a big head, with large teeth.*

Well my friends, the Higher Council of the Umbra has some important issues for me to handle. I have brought a friend. This is Sprites. He is a WereCat from Syorsis. He will be taking my place on the battlefield for a while. He will take good care of you, if you take good care of him. Till we meet again my friends.

*Sprites eyes everyone down, and extends his extremely large hand out for anyone to shake. His claws are like silver, when drawn, and are razor sharp.*

Sprites: It's good to meet you all. As my friend said, I am Sprites. I will be accompanying you for a duration of your trip. Well, lead the way. *Sprites smiles slightly, and follows behind the group.*

*Jihons Tonberry still hiding behind him is looking at Sprites. Spites smiles at the tonberry. Gabriel approaches the freindly beast and rubs against him. Jihon looks at sprite.*
"He likes you... Its been a long time since he has seen another cat such as yourself. Its been about 1,000,000 years to be exact"
*Jihon frowns and turns away from the others.*

"Pleased to meet you, Sprites. I'm certain your companionship will prove beneficial for us all."

Soul Reaver then gathers his cape about him and sits with his back against a boulder. He seems to be waiting for the others so that he can continue the journey.

"Oh sh..."

*Kelvack leaps up from his sitting position and then runs over to Jihon. He seems to be panicing.*

"Here he comes!"

*Kelvack then crouches behind Jihon as if hiding from something. He puts his hands over his head and starts to shudder uncontrollably.*

*The other warriors seem to become nervous and they begin to look around. All except for Soul...*

"SCREEEEE!!!"

*A horrifying noise comes from the east and heads straight for Jihon with it's claws bared. Jihon takes a step back but trips on Kelvack. He lands on his back with a thud and Kelvack starts to laugh uncontrollably.*

"GOTCHA!"

*Jihon becomes angry and yells about more oncoming danger. That of which he wishes to all attack Kelvack at once.*

"Well Sabin, I see you still like to play our little game."

*The little creature hovers over Kelvack for a while then lands on his shoulder and starts eying Sprites.*

"He's on our side lil' buddy."

*The little creature then nods at Sprites and starts to clean it's feathers.*

(Ooc: I guess I should give a description of my little pet, but its hard to put into words so I found the perfect picture. I just wish I could draw this good!)

*After a pause, a gloved hand reaches out of the portal. An arm follows, stretching out, almost as if testing the air before the being behind the arm will step through. The hand turns palm up, the intricate embroidery on the leather gloves seen more clearly now. As if satisfied, the hand retreats back into the portal. A few moments later, a short figure steps out of the wrinkle of light. Without a word, a loud snap sounds and the portal is no more.*

“Greetings, Jihon,” a stern, yet feminine voice says as soon as her mode of travel has disappeared. “Well met…again.”

*The petite figure in a dark verdant green cloak steps forward, her gloved hands going to her hood. She pushes it back carefully from the mass of dark blond curls piled so neatly on top of her head. A pale, heart-shaped face raises up to peer at the assembled, her eyes a light olive with brown flecks. She manages a slight smile on her pink lips and a raising of one slender, light brown brow*

“Well, I should wonder why I am needed here,” she says as she walks towards the warriors, her eyes roaming over each. “I mean, you seem to have many supporters already…then, perhaps I should wonder why someone as powerful as yourself should need so much help.” She stops and tilts her head, giving an all too sweet smile, “Yet…these questions are not mine to ask I suppose. The higher-ups don’t like when one asks questions, you know.”

*She sweeps her cloak aside with an unconscious movement of her arms, flashing the tight leather bodice that hugs her upper body, the billowy white shirt beneath, and the forest green skirts that fall past her ankles to brush the tops of her boots (the skirts most definitely made of something stronger than mere cloth). Her gaze stops on Jihon once more and she holds out her gloved hand to him in greeting.*

“I am Tamrissa Roshan, as I am sure you remember. Here to bend to your every whim,” she gives a sarcastic curtsy and that honeyed smile, then takes his hand. She gives a firm shake and a surge of power enters his hand. Once the shock of the jolt of power dissipates, Jihon should feel renewed and perhaps better able to control his powers. “Now, perhaps I should know the names of your companions, since it seems we will be together for quite a long while.”

*She says the last with a bit of bitterness. Her head turns back to those around Jihon and a stifling aura of power spreads from her being, a tingling sensation the result of that power. Obviously she is not thrilled to be among them, the evidence shown in the haughtiness of her eyes.*

"Well I suppose I should go first. I'm Kelvack. I don't use weapons because I feel that real power comes from the body, not a piece of steel. I like to have fun. But I can be serious if need be. It's good to see a female warrior around here!"

*After his speech Kelvack sits down. Sabin hops off from his shoulder and curls up into a ball on the ground.*

*She looks up from the now folded gloves in her hand, her sharp stare emphasizing her words. With another sigh, she moves her eyes to Kelvack.*

“Well met, Kelvack,” she offers a light smile and continues. “And I do agree. Real power does come from inside and if one knows how to use such power, it will always be more deadly than common weapons. It is good to find another warrior who does not hide behind a piece of steel.”

*That aura of power that had spread from her presence, now slowly recedes back into her form, like a sponge pulling water. With a nod to Kelvack and a glance down at Sabin, she looks to the others, waiting to hear their names.*

"I am Soul Reaver. I have travelled with Jihon for some time now, and I seek to aid anyone who fights with honour and just cause. This," he gestures towards his sword, Blooddrinker, "is Blooddrinker. He was once the greatest Daemon Lord of Inferno, but during an attempt to destroy the world of Dynaria, he was imprisoned, at great cost, within this blade. My wielding it is not only for my own benefit, but also keeps him in check... for I am the only one with the power to command him.

I would know who you are, and what your title of Guardian designates. After all, if we are to travel together, we should understand one another..."

Soul Reaver then waits patiently for a reply.

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