adventures in Time And Relavent Dimensions In Space (Closed)

[Warhaven]

Karesh swung her claws at Calbrena's terrible shape, and to general surprise, even Karesh's, Gryphons of pure Light flew at Calbrena, slicing off and totally destroying part of her form.

This drew awed whisperings from the crowd, everyone inching forward hoping to see more.

Karesh swung again and again, and more Gyphons of pure light flew at Calbrena.

Calbrena struck back through, her darkness and fire engulfing Karesh. An explosion of Holy threw her back, but Karesh had been wounded, and now bled from several wounds.

"I didn't know mommy could make Gryphons of pure Light, I don't think even she knew she could." Karen said, amazed.

[The Floor Kippers]

"Well, we know now," William said, intently watching the fight.

[Warhaven]

Karesh slung more Light Gryphons, whittling down Calbrena's form, Calbrena fighting back viciously, driving Karesh almost to the point of Death.

"This is how she died, only before Mommy was using crescents of Light." Karen noted.

Karesh flapped her wings and surprised everyone by diving into Calbrena. Calbrena dropped her form, a surprised and disconcerted look on her face, concern rapidly replacing it. She ran about and slapped her self trying to purge Karesh from her body.

The confusion on Karen's face was outright comical.

[The Floor Kippers]

"Brilliant," William laughed, "She can't get at Karesh without hurting herself."

[Warhaven]

Calbrena's expression became one of concern, then one of despair, and in the final seconds, such sadness, as if she'd failed at something. Suddenly, she exploded with an ear shattering ka-boom! Karesh had pumped so much Holy energy into her mother from the inside out, it had destroyed Calbrena.

Quick as a wink Xith was channeling energies from the attending gods through himself and into Hell. Great bolts of energy ran across Hell as Demons everywhere suddenly became nauseated by an internal change, most unable to do more than kneel and hold onto whatever they could as dizziness accompanied the feelings.

[The Floor Kippers]

William as he felt his own powers being drawn upon and the good it was doing.

A tiny piece of him, though, was sad to see hell change, as one mourns a worthy foe.

Meanwhile, Braxiatel shifted uncomfortably, partly out of worry for Calbrena, partly because of the change.

[Warhaven]

The lake of Hellfire lost its evil glow, becoming normal Magma, and from that Calbrena rose again, silver in color and shade, she collapsed upon the ground, exhausted.

Xith's halo turned from black to silver, the Blood Aura remained, signifying the change was complete.

"March to the surface, those who obey my will." Xith ordered, destroying the Black Chapel to reveal the very path Braxiatel and Varence had once taken long ago. As legions started marching, the Arena reverted to normal, Karesh helping her mother up out of the dirt.

"I feel funny." Calbrena complained.

"Well at least you match your looks." Karesh said, grinning.

Calbrena eyed her daughter, then broke into a grin herself.

Ultimus, who had remained seated behind Karen the entire time, watch in satisfaction as her mind fully healed.

[The Floor Kippers]

"You're not the only one," Braxiatel said, having vaulted into the Arena to join Calbrena, "This is going to take some getting used to."

[Warhaven]

"That is because you follow my word. This is a good thing, it means you get to live. But come, we must prepare for the council meeting tonight, I have much to tell the council." Xith said.

"I bet." Pondera agreed, standing up.

[The Floor Kippers]

"I look forward to it with great anticipation," William said, approaching with Karen on his shoulders.

[Warhaven]

"Feeling better?" Calbrena and Karesh both asked Karen as they approached.

"Yes, but I never knew this would work." Karen replied.

"You're half demon, sometimes you need more of what ails you to get better. Illogical, true, but it usually works all the same." Calbrena said.

"You two use words as very effective weapons. I bet half the Arena wanted to tear you two apart after you were both done talking." Sam grinned.

[The Floor Kippers]

"I certainly wanted to punch Calbrena, but then she always was good at getting a rise from me," William chuckled.

"I won't start on what I planned to do to Karesh," Braxiatel said.

[Warhaven]

"Lies, slander, these are always good at getting a rise from people." Calbrena said.

"Even if neither of us meant anything we said." Karesh agreed.

"Well, let us part until the Council meeting. I have a pair of sick parents to take to their new home, on the surface of Hell, we will dwell in the great caverns beneath no more. New alignment, new location. This time, we'll be able to handle the surface, even find it pleasant after a time. Oh, certainly there'll be some cavern dwelling. But most of us will be on the surface. I'm sure father remembers the temple where he recovered my sword. I hope so, because now I get to show him the hidden parts of it, where the Royal Family may dwell in their continued rule of Demonkin. All our stuff's been transferred there, hence why I had Chronus in the audience, fast easy moving." Xith said.

"Are all my clothes put away?" Calbrena asked.

"All wadded up and stuffed in a nook." Xith joked.

[The Floor Kippers]

"Sounds hellish," Braxiatel said as they walked away, "Bliss!"

[Warhaven]

In the intervening hours, Xith showed his family around, each having two spots. Above ground was a rather nice gorgeous city he had constructed, the templehaving turned into a beautiful palace. Below ground were the more traditional structures they were used to. They were neutral after all, it was possible to still indulge in some truly dark activities one day, and lean more towards moral purity the next.

Then the Council came, and Xith took Calbrena and Brax to it.

[The Floor Kippers]

Everyone would be waiting there for them, the Earth guardians extremely curious, particularly with how Braxiatel had changed.

[Warhaven]

Calbrena was still silvery, Braxiatel would have a strong neutral feeling, one that would replace any and all dark or evil feelings coming from him. Visually his appearance would not have changed.

"May as well jump straight to the point. Not all demons accepted the transformation, refused to change and sought refuge in their own wickedness and inner darkness. Those ones are beyond redemption, and truly deserve to face judgement when, not if, but when they attack." Xith said simply.

[The Floor Kippers]

"I have been training for that eventuality," William said, "Rest assured, I will be able to assist and pass judgement when the time comes."

[Warhaven]

"Well, get a feel for the difference in presence of the three of us. That way you'll be able to tell neutrals from Evils." Xith said.

"What of the family?" Pondera asked.

"The entire Royal Family of Hell is accounted for, all turned. Istraloth, at last check, was marveling over what she could do with her time, if she employed the concept of a rest break." Calbrena chuckled.

[The Floor Kippers]

"I've already set my Aura to flare in the presence of the evil ones," William said.


"I spent a whole day yesterday not being monstrously evil," Braxiatel said proudly, "It was more fun that I thought it would be."

[Warhaven]

"If you thought that was fun, wait until you try being really good." Sam grinned.

"Joking aside, I know not who leads them, they no longer follow my will, and there is nothing preventing them from attacking anyone, anywhere, anytime. Not even Harmony is safe." Xith warned.

"Well, we'll just have to punch their lights out if they try." Lily declared calmly.

[The Floor Kippers]

"We can defend our own," Eris said.

[Warhaven]

"True, I'm just warning you ahead of time so you aren't surprised." Xith said.

"Any idea at all of what they can do?" Sam asked.

"Anything Warhaven can do." Xith said.

"Oh joy." Sara grumbled.

"You're telling me, the highlight of my month is smashing through a Bureaucratic Regiment to prove their not up to specifications, and now I get to smash through an entire army!" Sam enthused, wiggling with delight like an excited toddler.

[The Floor Kippers]

"Well, at least someone is happy about it," William chuckled.

[Warhaven]

"That's all for the moment, from us." Xith said.

"Anyone else have anything they'd like to share?" Pondera asked.

"I have two pet Pegasus Horses, a mother and her newborn baby. The baby looks like Harmony." Erdin said.