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Post by ebonyviper on Oct 4, 2007 22:16:06 GMT -5
Ebony also saw the mountain come into view and felt somewhat relieved that they were almost there, but there was one question on her mind, "So, if not Grayston, then who would cast such a powerful illusion in your dream and know so much about me that they'd get every detail, up to the spikes and scars, exactly right?"
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Post by Evangeline on Oct 4, 2007 22:16:42 GMT -5
Shayla whistled through her nose, greeting the party as they returned.
"No problem." Aron sipped his own just as gingerly. "They still won't let me do any heavy work until the doctor clears me, so aside from shuffling papers, I've got nothing to do. Daniel, however, is quite busy in the radio shack, when he isn't out mooning, spooning and June-ing with Liska."
"Funny how this place is already feeling like home to me." Kendall said as he passed by the paddocks that were going up. Horses and cattle already occupied some, and lifted their heads to watch them pass.
"Uh-huh..." Lynda shrugged.
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Post by Insane Pirate Dragon on Oct 4, 2007 22:21:33 GMT -5
"It has to be someone whos seen you around the mountain," Phoenix said. "But its not Delfina or the planes." She paused for a moment. "But... There's Jason..."
So that only she could hear, the Trans Am pulled closer. "Before we headed for Cortez he pulled me aside to talk to him. He knew I was in term and that he had to eventually tell those who he works for. Some apparently would be happier if the Grayston line ends with me."
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Post by ebonyviper on Oct 4, 2007 22:30:42 GMT -5
Ebony saw Kendall pass through the gate, agreeing with him that the mountain was also feeling like home. She then listened to wha Phoenix told her in confidence and her eyes widened in horror.
"You mean," she said, frowning, "that he, nor this organization that he works for, doesn't want you to have this baby? What are they afraid of?"
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Delfina sipped at her tea, then set the mug down. "You'd still be recovering from being attacked by Michael, so that would make sense... unless you'd like me to heal them for you... Phoenix just taught me how to do that with my magic..."
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Sapphire went back to studying her book and charts.
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Post by Insane Pirate Dragon on Oct 4, 2007 22:39:46 GMT -5
"He said not him per say," Phoenix said. "But they don't wouldn't want another Grayston like my grandfather running around... And I could pick up one of the main reasons is that they think I might even beat my child like what happened to me."
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Post by ebonyviper on Oct 4, 2007 22:44:37 GMT -5
"You wouldn't do that," said Ebony, "That's not true. Even I know that you are not like your grandfather. You're my friend. Why else would I trust you enough to watch the twins for me?"
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Post by Evangeline on Oct 4, 2007 22:45:14 GMT -5
"So what are you learning, hon?" Lynda asked.
Aron looked a little uncertain. "I still get some pains in the ribs and arm, so I guess it's not completely knitted there yet."
Dawn and some other kids her age were outside, visiting the animals over lunch hour. They waved to the incoming cars. Rocket and Shadow wriggled and leaped with joy as the returnees came to a stop. There were more children venturing outside now, under the watchful eyes of Shayla, Seth and Amélie. Even if a potential assailant got by Kathleen's screen, they would still have to contend with a Harrier's inborn weaponry and the teeth of a 767.
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Post by Insane Pirate Dragon on Oct 4, 2007 22:52:58 GMT -5
"Because you know I wouldn't hurt them," Phoenix said as they pulled back into the center court. "But sometimes those abused due sometimes turn to abusers. So they're concerned so they're going to be watching me and my baby for the first two years."
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Post by ebonyviper on Oct 4, 2007 22:57:01 GMT -5
"Human anatomy," replied Sapphire, "It's interesting that they can function almost like us, but have entirely different bodies and are much more delicate than we are."
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"May I try...?" asked Delfina, "But if you'd rather heal the natural way, I won't mind that much..."
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Ebony had to be careful with all the children around when she passed through the main gate and followed Phoenix to the center court.
"Then we should show them that you won't be that kind of mother," said Ebony, as she began to pick up on the scent of her children nearby. She missed them so much while she was in Cortez.
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Sapphire happened to glance up as two unfamiliar cars pulled into the center court. Who were they?
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Post by Insane Pirate Dragon on Oct 4, 2007 23:02:38 GMT -5
"How would we do that," Phoenix asked noticing that Ebony was already scenting her children. "I don't like the idea of having someone watching me and Rico raising our child."
She let out a sigh. "All of this just because I'm Phoenix Grayston..."
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Post by ebonyviper on Oct 4, 2007 23:12:01 GMT -5
"I'll help you out," offered Ebony, "I can bring the twins by for playdates..."
Sapphire, who was nearby, heard the name 'Phoenix Grayston' and blinked, recognizing it. The cobalt racer got up onto her tires and rolled over to the Viper and her fellow Trans Am.
"Hey," said the racer, "Did you say Grayston?"
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Post by Evangeline on Oct 4, 2007 23:15:53 GMT -5
"Well... maybe you could speed it up a little." Aron nodded. "I wouldn't want to tire you out, though. You need some of that energy to get better, after all."
Lynda looked down as she saw the twins starting to chirp excitedly. "Your momma's back, I suppose you know that already." She vacated the alcove she'd been sharing with them and waited for Ebony to reclaim them.
Mike and Ondine followed Ebony, Phoenix and Rico back inside and stilled their engines as they came to a stop in the court area.
Jason was watching from a distance as the returning cars pulled in. He did not miss Phoenix's worried state, and suspected that the words he'd had with her might be taken in a way he hadn't intended at all.
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Post by Insane Pirate Dragon on Oct 4, 2007 23:15:59 GMT -5
Phoenix blinked at he racer nodded. "Yes... Yes I did. Thats my name; Phoenix Grayston."
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Post by ebonyviper on Oct 4, 2007 23:25:55 GMT -5
"I'm not half as bad as I was last night... I'll recover... Don't worry..." said Delfina, "I could just maybe do a little bit... Take off your shirt... That would make it easier for me to do the healing..."
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Ebony was just about to go to her children when she noticed the older-model Trans Am pull up and stopped to watch, hoping that this confrontation wouldn't make it worse for Phoenix.
"I'm not surprised that Grayston also wants to worm his way into the future of these humans," said Sapphire, "So I guess that because he couldn't get into the circuit, he had to turn his attention to the humans. He can never get enough, can he?"
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Post by Insane Pirate Dragon on Oct 4, 2007 23:34:17 GMT -5
Phoenix hesitantly pulled back slightly. She never knew what her grandfather tried to do to get into the circuit and who he might have hurt in the process.
"Wha..?" she said. "No... I guess he couldn't," she said a little confused. What was going on, who was this?
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