Star

::::Nova squealed before she took off running for front door. Star was smiling until Ashmire began talking like he wasn’t going. Star gave him a strange look…”Dearest we always go together. Why did you think you weren’t going along? The older kids will be around as well. She felt his forehead for fever. “Are you feeling alright?” Star could hear the kids squabbling over candy buckets. She didn’t have time to handle this but she grabbed his hand and tugged him along with the kiddos as they took the short walk to town and the teleportation hub. She knew it made Ashmire’s teeth ache but he would get over it. She got the kids close to her and they teleported to Brimstone’s place.:::: ( will start at Brimstone’s )

::::Star looked at her handiwork and nodded her head. Nova was dressed like a princess. She was going as Repunzel. She was wearing a long satin pink gown that swayed around her tiny feet. Star had braided her hair which already hung down her back and had pinned a small silver tiara in her hair. She was a beautiful princess as she twirled around for Ashmire to see how pretty she was…..”Daddy look how pretty I am. Mom said you once crawled through a window to see her. Do you think a prince will crawl into a window one day to see me?” She twirled again. Star laughed softly as she was putting the finishing touches on Saint’s costume as he had chosen to go as Robin Hood. “Now my princely thief I believe you are ready to go get some candy to share with your sister.” She shooed the kids off to go put on their shoes so they could be on their way to Brimstone’s place for all the fun stuff he was probably planning as usual. She wondered if the older kiddios were going to be present as well and what they had chosen for All Hollows Eve:::::

:::Star was running around as usual in her cave sweeping floors and as she went she would also lay out streamers or tape ghosts on the walls or stir up the bats she had hung from strings from the ceiling. Star loved this time of year. It was cooler and she always felt her strength returning as winter geared up to cover the land in her favorite thing….SNOW. She was humming a little song as she kept an eye on Saint and Nova. They were busy in the kitchen with their school work and she could hear them bickering back and forth. Rolling her eyes she went back to work and wondered when the older kids would get back home from all across the region and she hoped they were doing ok. She knew Siren was due back to the castle soon and she wondered if or when Junior and her would tye the knot. She knew they loved each other so what was taking so long?! She just shook her head and resumed getting ready for the holidays.:::

:::Siren was inwardly wincing knowing that Junior had no mastery on this spell but as she went to follow Junior she felt a cold draft. She turned around and followed the slight breeze to a back door from the caverns below. It was slightly ajar as she reached out to close it she saw that the two rabbits were hopping around free. She picked them up to return them to the boys rooms but found Blue's empty. She frowned and walked into Dante's room only to find it empty with just a small pile of carrots for the rabbits. She rushed back to the open door and walked out to see boot prints in the dirt. Those two were in so much trouble. How dare they sneak off in the middle of the night. Siren rushed back upstairs. "THEY'RE GONE!.. The boys are gone! no note, nothing! With their talents and superoity complexes there is no telling where they went or what trouble they are going to get into." Siren was very very worried.:::::::

:::That was it. Blue was in his true form and snarling at his brother..."Now look you stupid fool. We are in for it and it's all your fault!":::: ::Dante didn't change form like his brother or fly off the handle he gave his brother a withering look. Before replying calmly. ."I am Dante draconias Windwalker. I am the son of Star windwalker and Ashmire. I am the student of Aurora. I am sorry we trespassed upon your clan's land. I was only curious as to why no one ever seems to come here and wanted to know what it looked like. With the name Wasteland of the Fallen Gods I simply couldn't resist. Please forgive my brother and his snarling he has deplorable manners being in the military and all" the dirt was only slightly swirling around Dante's feet .He was hoping that staying calm and level headed would be enough to show these people they truly meant no harm and he would keep his hide intact.::::::

::::::Siren just nodded and gathered her stuff to travel with the priestess back. She knew that Junior would take his cue from her that it was time to leave so the young ones and the older Aurora could get some rest. They too needed to rest. Siren was mentally and emotionally exhausted and wanted to get back and slip into a soft feather bed with warm blankets.:::::

::Siren sighed upon hearing what the two said about her multi-talented nephew before she replied....."He will also have to learn about his dragon heritage as well. Lord Clawrift has Dante as a student with us, in teaching the boy how to wield his magic and talents. Star won't tolerate him doing anything less than his best. My sister is the hardest taskmaster when it comes to her children. You may want to consult with her on matters that pertain to her offspring. I was thinking that Junior and I might just take off and head for the castle. I need to speak to Clawrift, I need to go check on things in the Crystal desert."......Siren had responsibilties to attend to and she needed to get her vast amounts of school work done. She wasn't behind but she had some special spells she was working on trying to master. She wanted to try them in her homeland.::::::::

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::Dante had awoken to the sound of voices upstairs and looking about his room saw the door ajar and his bunny missing. He got up and left his room calling for the little fellow. He didn't want him to get lost in the vast caverns underneath this place.."Freckles!" He came up the stairs from below still calling for his pet."FRECKLES!"... When he saw Junior holding him and Serenity petting him, He visually relaxed...."Here you are you sneaking little devil. Did he cause any distress? I suppose he snuck out of my room. I found him in the tunnels earlier when I got home I named him and decided to keep him as a pet. When did Lady Megan get here?" He looked at Megan and a blonde eyebrow arched in silent question as to why she was here and not at home getting ready to have her baby.::::::: ::Blue had awoken upon hearing his brother yelling for that damn rabbit and he stumbled upstairs and upon seeing new company he sidled up next to his brother and looked around..."What is all the noise about? I was having a nice dream about girls and oil based paints" He was rubbing the sleep from his eyes but when he saw the look his brother turned on him, he grew quiet and gave him a sheepish smile..."Sorry".. he looked around not meeting Dante's all knowing gaze.::::: ::::Siren heard the boys but couldn't stop herself from replying when Blue made his comment.."Really Blue! You need some more manner lessons at home with your mother. You have been at the military installation too long. There is no need for such crass talk! Both of you need to sit down and let the adults finish their conversation." She motioned the two teens to seat themselves.:::::

::Siren had been sipping at drink as she watched the interaction between the Old Woman and Junior and when the woman gave her warning shocking Junior, the look on his face was so comical Siren choked on her drink due to the laughter she couldn't keep contained. She coughed slightly and grabbed some napkins to wipe her face with as she covered her lapse in manners behind it..."Excuse me"... She looked down but couldn't keep the smile off her face. She slid Junior a sidelong glance, She was thinking it might be wise to return to the crystal desert for a little while they could learn and practice their craft there just as easily as at Berulan or the Castle. She would think about it.::::: ::Dante had finally passed out from exhaustion, his blonde hair hanging down in a braid like his father's, his golden lashes resting against his cheek in innocent slumber made the child look like a slumbering angel. Yet even though Dante slumbered his mind was still going and his defenses were still up as he kept himself mentally shielded at all times.::::: ::Blue had curled up next to her brother and seeing the two brother's together it was astounding the two were even related. Blue's hair was coal black which made his blue eyes almost seem to glow hence his name. But his build was stockier than his brother's and his height seem to indicate he wouldn't be as tall as his brother. Dante was tall and slim, more agile and able to wield his talent while in movement. Blue on the other hand couldn't use his talents while in movement. He had to stand still and concentrate hard on what he was doing. He was good as drawing though and found contentment and worth in that instead of becoming as powerful as his powerhouse brother.:::::::

I have been locked inside my home with my preteen son who is driving me crazy! I am currently hiding in the bathroom while I type this reply and to let everyone know I am alright and all is well with me and my family. I will be moving back to Texas in about 5 weeks so I am busy packing up and getting ready to flirt with the moving men again. LOL, I love being single. Stay safe out there and remember to wear your masks and wash your hands!!

::Blue heard his master's reply and his talent and power level dropped significantly...."He nodded and turning around set to making the room warm for his master. She grew chilled in the evenings and he soon had a fire roaring in the huge fireplace. The boy was very efficient and quick in his movements to get everyone settled in. He soon had the lights going and chairs set down from the table tops and drinks with ice set on the bar top. He knew that this group would serve themselves. He motioned Blue downstairs when everyone was serving themselves and relaxing to show him the newest family pet.."I have named him freckles." He gave the guy another carrot while waiting for his brother's reply.:::: Blue canted his head and said in his usual dry humor.."I wouldn't call that a pet brother. I would call him lunch." He regarded the furry critter with his reptilian eyes but shrugged.."Freckles seems as good a name as any." He sat down and began to pet the rabbit while filling his brother in on what had gone down and what a Krampus was and laughed when he heard Dante joke about if he had stayed he would have probabily ended up in that damn sack or with whip marks all over his ass. Blue enjoyed moments like this with his brother. The two traded information back and forth and laughed and cut up for quite a while. Watching the bunny hippity hop around the room.:::::

::Dante heard the knock then the door open. He sighed before he got up and padded barefoot into the hallway and up the stairs to the main room of the bar to see Lady Serenity standing there with his Aunt Siren and Junior and The Old Woman and his brother Blue. He took a deep breath and canted his head..."Well I wasn't expecting all of you but I guess I can stoke up the fireplace and get the dishes down. I can warm up the stew from dinner and butter up some rolls if you all need to eat." It was obvious the boy was confused as to why everyone had shown up on his doorstep. "Is everything okay? No one is hurt are they?" Dante was feeling out with his talent as well as to why everyone was there.::::::::

::Dante reached down and scooped the bunny up "hey there fella, I am suppose to eat things like you but you are kinda cute. I think you will make a wonderful pet. I shall name you Freckles. He hefted the bunny up in his arms and hurried into the kitchen where he made the bunny a salad of lettuce and carrots and celery with cucumbers on the side. Dante felt a little more secure at seeing it was just a harmless bunny. He had heard about his Aunt's little bunny farm and hoping this wasn't one from her place he did look outside to see which phase the moon was in. He wasn't exactly in the mood for a werebunny throw down tonight. "I was just about to call it a night freckles and you can bunk with me tonight since it is rather late to be making you a hutch. But perhaps after my exercises in the morning I can settle down and make you a hutch. Now that you have eaten and gotten some water lets go get you a blanket...Dante set out making a small area in his room for the bunny and made sure his door was closed in case the thing got feisty and settled down to read while he allowed the small animal to hop about and explore his new surroundings.::::

::Seeing that the krampus had vanished and knowing she needed to check on her nephew before heading back to the castle, Siren had changed forms and was busy smoothing creases out of her dress. She looked up when she heard Serenity and nodding she led the way to the door out and turning to Brimstone she said quite clearly.."Brimstone please my remove my name from your guest list. I don't wish to ever go through something like that again any time in the near future.:::: ::Blue was released from his paralyzing fear when the Krampus vanished but he hustled forward wanting to go with his Aunt to check on his brother. He was worried about Dante being almost alone in that old bar."May I come as well Lady Serenity? I too am worried about my brother and I am sure his teacher will need a way back as well. He motioned to the Old Woman still standing in the doorway.::::