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(Alright, I'll leave their features out. Feel free to view them as green as you wish! XD)

"Wow! It's so beautiful," said a young woman of the desert. She was deep in the Zaltuthe Ruins, in a chamber that was secluded from the others. Small rays of light peeked their way through the ceiling and walls which gave the room a dark blue aura. Some of the beams of light hit a casket that was placed in the very center of the chamber.
"Kanta, wait!" Her friend, another young woman, caught up to her, out of breath.
"You know... this place... is off-limits!" she puffed between breathes.

"Oh, lighten up. I'm not doing any harm here! Besides, haven't you ever wondered what they're hiding from us? If I didn't investigate now, who knows when I would have had the chance again?" Kanta reasoned.

"We... should go back. Come o-" The friend's speech was cut short by a strange thumping sound. In a strange way, it sounded almost like a heartbeat.

The friend grabbed Kanta by her arm and gave a small tug. Kanta dismissed it, however and listened closely.

"It's coming from-" Another thump interrupted Kanta. It was louder this time.

Slowly, Kanta approached the tomb. She attempted to lift the heavy stone lid, but to no avail.

"Help me!" Kanta kindly demanded of her companion.

Her friend was hesitant at first.

"Come on!"

"Ugh, alright. I swear if we get in trouble with the elders for this..."

"Don't worry about those gas bags! They can't chew their own food let alone wield a blade." Kanta grinned.

She slowly started moving to the other side of the lid opposite of Kanta. Suddenly another thump, louder than all of the rest startled her.

"Ah! We shouldn't be doing this!"

"Shut up and lift!" The thumping had stopped.

The friend decided to help Kanta. She knew it was impossible to argue when she got to the point of yelling. With a big heave the two of them pulled. When it seemed like their attempts would be futile, the lid suddenly snapped off.

"Easy!" Kanta barked as her friend lost her grip from the sudden jolt of force. "Now carefully set it down over here..."

With the lid finally placed on the ground, they both looked inside. There lay a young man, asleep in a bewildering slumber. His skin was bronzed and he had bright orange hair. Kanta slowly went to graze his cheek with the back of her hand. She had never seen a man like this before.

When her hand was a mere inch from his face, the man's eyes darted open. Screams could be heard through a good portion of the ruins. It wasn't long before guards would arrive in the same chamber, where they would find the unconscious bodies of two young girls and an empty casket.

(Yeah... you can tell how good I am with names... >< There's a reason the friend was nameless... XP)

Arious growled under his breath trying to keep hidden. He had to keep his temper and not confront Jin right now. He knew he would stand no chance without his magic. He had no plans of letting the man take advantage of him. He clenched his fists then took a long breath to calm his nerves. Soon... I will defeat you... No one kidnaps my sister and gets away with it...

Lisaya tossed a bit while in her sleep. Bad dreams plagued her mind while her exhausted body tried to recover. She shivered and hugged her knees tighter wishing that her brother was there to wake her up. But for now, she was lost in a nightmare of torture as she watched someone try and kill her baby boy, whom she left unprotected.

Milliardo crossed his arms and thought. "So. Some wise guy thinks he can contro mel? Perhaps they should think again." Milliardo closed his eyes and disappeared in a puff midnight purple magic. He appeared out side the castle of Telroth slowly. He leaned against a tree and gritted his teeth. "What the...." He cursed as he felt almost sick to the stomach. My magic.... It is being pushed back... I can hardly use it! What the hell..? He shook his head and walked into the shadows of the trees. However to his dismay, he simply remained standing in the shadow of the tree. Milliardo gripped the tree and shook his head. "Great. No shadows either. Just... perfect..." Walking in there could be a serious risk for him. The only way he could defend himself was now with a sword and some of his other gadgets. With a sigh, he approached the gate wishing he had his cloak.

Endymion stared Darious and slipped the book inside his blue overcoat. He wasn't quite sure what Darious was speaking of, but he would take the man's word for it. "I appreciate your.... generosity..." He said, a little muse in his voice. However, before he could say anything else, he found himself getting flipped over April's shoulder. He landed on the ground with a small plop. She spoke of Arious... He simply laughed. "Listen, elven child. I take no interesting in killing your father. I am not some unruly peasant. I shall duel him like a gentleman, win, then claim my prize. Do not dishonor me by saying that I am some kind of commoner that kills in a fit of anger." After his little speech he quieted. His arrogant side was showing a bit just like his father. But then again, he never got his true position... He was apparently too weak according to his father to carry out his calling. Sighed Endymion brushed the thoughts of his past away. No one knew who he truly was, and he planned on keeping it that way.

Trisiana watched Endymion and cocked her head to the side. His attitude had reminded her someone. She shook the thought away. "If I hadn't know any better... I'd say you are as stubborn as my brother.... Always acting like 'his royal highness' even though Rugen is one who makes all the major decisions.... not him." She paused and stared at him. Now she was creeping herself out. "...um.... you kinda.... look like....Liam too..." She took a step back and stood next to Darious feeling chills go down her spine. She usually acted all helpless and scared... But this time, she felt a little bit creeped out. She whispered to Darious, "Doesn't he kind of look... like my brother..? But a lot older with longer hair...?"

Endymion ignored Tris momentarily. His mind was focused on the strange girl now. He felt a spark of Arious' magic. It was old, but still there none the less. He rose slowly and walked up to Shira. The pale man touched her stomach lightly and traced over her skin. "Odd... I feel... Arious' magic here... but how...?" He let his magic touch her lightly as he analyzed her healed wound. "Interesting... there is a spell still moving inside of you. It is to prevent infection. How did you come by such a man..?" He demanded in a soft tone. His eyes were serious, but voice in a hushed whisper filled with awe; he had no idea the man could heal.

The small blonde boy in his fancy outfit looked through the little window he had created. He cocked his head to the side and stared. He was a little confused, but he seemed to be staring into a whole different world. He reached out and found his hand go through that window. Then without his commanding it, his whole body floated through. The whole picture around dissolved into a brilliant blue haze that slowly began to drift away. The boy smiled when he looked around. He wasn't sure where he was, but it was really dark. The toddler stood and brushed off his fancy blue overcoat and white pants. He began wandering around the dark looking palace until he came into a room where he thought he saw his mommy. He perked up and ran right for her. He didn't notice however that the woman's hair was black, instead of blonde. Or that she was cold. He knew that she smelled just like her and that she wore a pretty dress, even if it was black. "Mommy!" he squeaked happily trying to get her attention.

April looked over at Shira with widened eyes. Her father had healed at such a great distance, and not only that she was under a spell? She didn't know her father was so amazing. I'll never match that magic... not by a long shot... I don't even know healing as well as my father, or even my mother. That was always Aunt Lisaya's work, or Tris... She thought to herself. She took a step towards Shira, "You're connected, you see the only way my father could have even dreamed of healing you, let alone, connecting with you... is to give you a spark of his magic. Of course, it wouldn't affect him since he's so strong... so right now. You two are connected. s**t, this means if your brother finds my father, he's going to lead the connection back here." April said, taking Shira's hand. "We need to get connected with my father... before your brother- Larken right?- finds him."

Josline growled, getting her courage and her stubbornness back. She couldn't believe that Larken was still snooping around here. She wanted answered and she demanded them now. Squeezing herself out of Kaze's arms, she made her way over to Larken. "Alright you! What gives?! Why are you here, and where the hell is Shira?!" She demanded, standing almost nose to nose, except for the fact that Larken was much taller than her.

Shira opened her mouth to respond when another thought hit her- she'd completely forgotten. "Lina," she muttered. She'd have to worry about it later. "So how do you suggest I connect with your father?" she asked April.

Larken shifted his gaze from Kaze of Josline. "I'm here because of Shira. I know where she is, but I don't know how to get there. The Triforce of Power's energy trail ran cold, meaning it's left Salin." He paused, thinking it over. "I came to make a deal- a trade, really- a valuable possession of yours for information and passage."

Kaze gave Larken a glare. "And what exactly would you have of mine that I would want back?" He asked. How could Larken have anything of his? Kaze held Josline defensively. He didn't trust this man as far as he could throw him... However, he could definitely throw him a very long way.

Tsunisa tilted her head to the other side. Treize seemed to be extremely worried about Telroth. Would the fools' war really spread to the forest? Then again, with how foolish the sinols were, it was no where near inconceivable.

(Sinols are the "humans" of Salin.)

Jin found his way into the dungeon yet again. If Arious really was here, he would be trying to save his sister Lisaya. Jin walked up to the cage, grinning his usual maliscious grin. "Well, it seems the guards decided to throw you in here with this woman. Nevertheless, I care not where you are." He said as he looked up at Lisaya. "Now then, my dear lady, it would appear that someone is roaming around, looking for you. If anyone comes here to free you, you'll tell them to leave. Because, if anyone is founnd trying to rescue you, I will have them slaughtered on the spot, and you will lose one limb for each door you have passed through. Understood? Good." Jin then looked back down at the little wind mage. "And you... you know what will happen should you try anything." With that said, Jin left, the same grin on his face as when he came in.

Larken looked directly at Kaze. "Judging by your tone, it seems you don't care about your sister's sanity at all." He grinned. "My master told me that the average person loses their mind within Telroth after about a day or two..."

"Larken finding him would be a bad idea," Shira agreed. "Specifically if he knows I'm involved somehow. Lead on."

"Didn't Jin say that Kazelina belong to him now? There's no way he'd let you trade her for your sister... no, we're getting her out ourselves..." Josline felt her ears fold back. She felt like rushing out and striking where Larken stood. However, there wasn't much she could do, but stay next to Kaze. He was the real hero here.

April nodded, turning towards the village. "I know where to take her... but it'll be a whiles walk. You two don't have to tag along, I know you two have catching up to do. See ya Tris." April gave her a wave goodbye and headed out with Shira. "Who gave you the Triforce of Power anyways?" April asked, looking back at her with a curious look that her father would always have.

Opal managed to make her way farther from the door. She couldn't try to rescue Vaati right now. Not while she was the one being held hostage. She would have to try and get out. She knew the only person she could really stop Jin and save Vaati wasn't her, but Kaze. She stumbled near the gate, seeing it slowly open when someone entered. "Milliardo?" She whispered under her breath. This was her only chance, making a daring leap she darted for a gate before the guard spotted her. She dove, transforming into a cat and rolled outside. The wind caught in her fur, like greeting an old friend when she made it out of the barrier. It caught her and picked her up carrying her off.