Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)
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				Title: <strong>Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>01-04-2010, 03:16:04</strong>
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				His quarry was elusive and subtle, not something a lower or mid level demons was known for.&nbsp; They usually rolled through like a tornado leaving a clear path of destruction in there wake.&nbsp; Richard had no doubt that the demon he was hunting was powerful. Probably a class A at the very least.&nbsp; Class A demons were dangerous as they had intelligence to match their great strength.&nbsp; However like all demons they still give off an odor that is intoxicating to human smelling like the most pleasant thing in the world.&nbsp; To Demigods those with a god and a human for a parent the odor smelled more like sulfer than anything else.&nbsp; These hybrids are typically twice as strong as normal humans.&nbsp; They are also gifted with a strong immune system making more resistant to illness and poison, allowing them to heal from wounds about twice as fast.&nbsp; Beyond these general abilities Demigods usually have unique talents that they inherited from the God or Goddess parent.&nbsp; In Richards case his father was Zeus, and as such Richards unique talent is the ability to transform into any animal he chooses gaining all the abilities of the animal. Richard is partial to eagles since Zeus is his father and the sky his domain.&nbsp; However at the moment he was travelling on foot as a great German Mastiff using the massive hounds sensitive nose Richard followed the trail stopping only to pick up the scent again if he lost it.&nbsp; &nbsp; <br><br>As Richard travelled a new and powerful scent touched his sensitive nose.&nbsp; The smell of smoke and burning flesh was enough to hurt Richard's nose causing him to whine.&nbsp; Deciding that this might be his break the dog began to run at top speed covering a tremendous amount of ground very quickly.&nbsp; With each step he took anticipation as well as fear and anger began to overtake him.&nbsp; If he was right and the demon was a class A he wasn't sure he would be strong enough to defeat it.&nbsp; That though didn't sit well with him, but something inside him forced him to continue.&nbsp; With each step he took the smell of smoke grew stonger but he couldn't be sure how far away he was.&nbsp; Needing a better vantage point something remarkable happened, the enormous Mastiff transformed into a great golden eagle.&nbsp; Where&nbsp; paws had been only a stride before were now great wings that lifted the sleek form of the mighty bird into the air and moments later he was soaring high above the tree line.&nbsp; The sharp eyes of the eagle quickly identified the source of the fire he had smelled from below.&nbsp; From what he could see a small village was totally ablaze.&nbsp; The devastation causing the dark feelings of anger to rise in Richards heart driving away whatever fear he had previously been feeling.&nbsp; Black plumes of smoke ros into the air creating a black cloud in the sky above as he approached making it difficult to breath.&nbsp; Richard dropped low as he approached flying beneath the smoke.&nbsp; As he neared the town Richard glided lower until his talon touched the ground.&nbsp; Once on the ground he transformed again this time into his true form that of a young man in his mid 20’s.&nbsp; His hair was black and relatively short and he had stubble indicating he had not shave in several days.&nbsp; His clothing consists of black trousers, and armor made of celestial bronze a tough and relatively light substance.&nbsp; Sheathed on his back he carries a broad sword and a shield with the symbol of his father Zeus decorating its face.&nbsp; Not knowing exactly what to expect Richard drew these weapons immediately and began to investigate the small town.&nbsp; If he was lucky he might find survivors.&nbsp; If he was luckier the demon might still be in the area.&nbsp; If not he could at the very least confirm how far behind he was based on how much damage the fire had caused and that would be something he thought grimly.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>02-04-2010, 03:26:41</strong>
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				Ismene Crosswell stared out across the sand at the water.&nbsp; The sun had just gone down and Isme had watched the sky as it was painted with the hues of twilight.&nbsp; Change.... that was what this trip was all about...change..a new her.&nbsp; It had all started about 1 year ago when her then husband of 3 years, Aidan, had started acting funny.&nbsp; It started with snide remarks about how she never could keep the house clean. Yet he was unemployed while she worked at the local university's history department in the archaeology department dealing with ancient Greek history. Her salary was great but the hours sometimes killed her.&nbsp; There were also the trips that required her leaving on a moment's notice.&nbsp; Aidan, in the beginning had been ok with this. That was when he was working as a vice president of a big corporation. Then the market began to decline, budgets were slashed and his was one of the first jobs to go. That was a year ago.&nbsp; Since then he had become intolerant of the fact that Isme was now the big bread winner in the house.&nbsp; Never had she seen that coming, she mused as she listened to the gentle lapping of the waves.&nbsp; <br><br>She had always thought he was a modern man.&nbsp; From then on things went from bad to worse.&nbsp; The verbal abuse was constant, the belittling, snide remarks, and hurtful taunts drove her to talking about it to her best friend Kim.&nbsp; Kim seemed very supportive of Isme , that was until 3 months ago when she came home and found Kim in bed with Aidan.&nbsp; Isme filed for divorce instantly and it had just been finalized.&nbsp; Seeking time to herself, a time for change and contemplation about where to go with her life, she had headed to Hawaii.&nbsp; The resort was more for couples but it suited her fine.&nbsp; <br><br>Her nights were filled with sitting on the beach and just listening to the waves and looking at the stars.&nbsp; At 27, she was beginning to be afraid that she would never fall in love again since Aidan had been her first and only love.&nbsp; Too bookish in high school to be noticed by the boys, Aidan had spotted her in the university library. He had seemed impress with her love for Greek history and how it seemed to come naturally to her.&nbsp; Standing, her white dress billowing in the slight evening breeze, Isme took off her bridal ring set and headed barefoot to the edge of the water. Brushing back a lock of her long brown hair, her grey eyes swept heaven ward.&nbsp; Her heart prayed to the gods, oddly enough the old Greek god Zeus, for guidance and strength in what she had to do. Taking a deep breath, Isme threw the rings into the ocean. They hit the water with a slight pinging. At that precise moment a lightning bolt slashed the heavens.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>02-04-2010, 05:37:42</strong>
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				Richard searched through the burned up village finding nobody alive.&nbsp; Many had been burned to a crisp by the fire.&nbsp; The smell was awful to his nose even though he no longer has the senses of his canine form.&nbsp; From the looks of it many of the inhabitants had tried to flee from something which confirmed his theory that the Demon he was pursuing had been here less than a half hour ago if he had to guess and there was also the possibility he was still here.&nbsp; He kept his sword and shield drawn as a feeling of unease washed over the young demigod.&nbsp; The strange feeling that he was being watched by someone or something causing the hair on the nape of his neck to prickle as he moved with caution.&nbsp; At that moment he heard a loud terrified scream a few streets to the west.&nbsp; &nbsp; Throwing caution to the wind Richard raced down the cobblestone street past the wreckage of several smoldering houses.&nbsp; As he drew closer he heard the voice of a woman in the distance begging for her life.&nbsp; <br><br>This could be a trap the young demigod knew.&nbsp; High level demons where very tricky that way he reminded himself bitterly as he remember the first A class demon he had encounter nearly 8 years ago.&nbsp; He had barely been an adult then only 18 his whole life ahead of him.&nbsp; He had been in love with a beautiful woman named&nbsp; Zoe at the time.&nbsp; He had been absolutely head over heels for her at the time he remembered vividly.&nbsp; She had beautiful long auburn colored hair and the most lovely eyes he had ever laid eyes on.&nbsp; Then one fateful day a stranger had come to the small village they lived in.&nbsp; He had seemed like little more than a friendly traveller and so Richard and Zoe had decided to let him stay the night.&nbsp; He had been an incredibly charming guest telling stories of his travels as payment for their generosity. <br><br>&nbsp;This had been little more than a smoke screen as that night he struck at the young couple while they slept.&nbsp; Only the shadow of someone above him had saved his life, unfortunately his love Zoe laying beside him wasn’t so lucky and the demon plunged a his dagger into her chest killing her instantly.&nbsp; Full of anger and rage Richard attacked transforming into a mighty lion and attacking and pinning the man they had let into their home out of the goodness of their hearts.&nbsp; It was at that time the monstrous demon showed his true form as a man dress entirely in black.&nbsp; He didn’t seem all that formidable but his powers were beyond anything that he had faced before that.&nbsp; Using an invisible hand the demon had hurled him through the wall brick wall of their home.&nbsp; Richard had been stunned briefly by the attack but he quickly recovered.&nbsp; Richard had attacked again but he never got close as the demon held him at bay with an invisible hand and used the young demigod like a child would use a rubber ball bouncing him off walls and trees and an other solid object he could find, until he had blacked out.&nbsp; When he came to he found that despite being critically injured in the attack his life had been spared.&nbsp; To this day he didn’t know why.&nbsp; <br><br>Richard was brought out his remembrance as he found the source of the scream he had heard earlier.&nbsp; By appearance she was a woman of 21 or 22.&nbsp; With black hair and a blue dress. “It was horrible,” the woman said through frantic terrified sobs.&nbsp; “That thing, it killed everyone.&nbsp; I thought it was going to kill me but then it left when it saw you approaching.”&nbsp; The woman was wearing perfume that smelled of apple spice a smell that he loved.&nbsp; Richard remained suspicious of the woman.&nbsp; Her story could well be true, or it could simply be a story to drop him off his guard.&nbsp; <br><br>“Are you hurt miss,” Richard asked keeping the woman in his line of sight.&nbsp; She shook her head indicating that she was unharmed.&nbsp; “Can you tell me what this thing looked like.”&nbsp; <br><br>“He was dressed in a black travelling cloak,&nbsp; he looked like your average traveler, but his eyes.&nbsp; He had the most horrible red eyes and then, and then.....” the woman broke down sobbing again and Richard despite his suspicion came forward and placed a comforting hand on her shoulder.&nbsp; He needed this woman if that was what she truly was to remain calm, to answer him one more question. <br><br>“I know this is difficult for you, but I need you to tell me where this thing went when it fled,” Richard said.&nbsp; She pointed to the west down the road leading out of the village.&nbsp; “I want you to find a safe place to hide, Richard said gently.&nbsp; “I’ll go after him and come back for you once he’s dead.”&nbsp; Richard turned his back on the woman and had just begun to head in the direction she had pointed when he felt himself being tossed like a rag doll against rubble.<br><br>“It seems you haven’t learned your lesson since the last time,” the woman who as Richard had suspected was the demon said.&nbsp; He should have acted, he’d had the warning signs.&nbsp; Apple spice had been the perfume that Zoe had been wearing when they first met.&nbsp; It was his favorite smell. Why hadn’t he seen it?&nbsp; “You’re still too trusting.”<br><br>Richard climbed to his feet his eyes boiling with rage at the chance he had long for since that night.&nbsp; The chance to kill the demon who had murdered his wife.&nbsp; Hurling his round shield like a frisbee he charge at the demon.&nbsp; The demon batted away the shield with his telekinetic powers but the shield had done it job as a distraction and allowed Richard clean strike at the demon with his sword.&nbsp; Unfortunately he failed to strike a killing blow.&nbsp; That failure cost his dearly as the demon though weakened by the wound inflicted by his sword stuck him with a powerful backhand.&nbsp; As Richard recovered he saw that the demon was fleeing&nbsp; and disappearing into the forest.&nbsp; Richard got to his feet and after collect his shield he followed the demon.&nbsp; Upon entering the forest he saw the demon travel move though a strangely shaped bunch of trees that seemed to form a natural doorway and disappear.&nbsp; Richard’s eyes widened in surprise by the disappearing act.&nbsp; Richard had heard stories of strange natural portals that led to other places but he had always assumed they were just that stories.&nbsp; After seeing the demon vanish before his very eyes however he wondered if perhaps their wasn’t something to the stories.&nbsp; For a moment he stood their deciding on a course of action.&nbsp; If it was indeed a portal he had no idea where it might lead.&nbsp; It could lead to the underworld for all he knew&nbsp; and if that was the case he would stand little chance.&nbsp; At the same time he couldn’t let that beast get away from him again.&nbsp; He had to make him pay for killing Zoe and so allowing emotion to overrule reason Richard crossed through the portal disappearing as the demon had.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>02-04-2010, 06:03:47</strong>
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				Grey eyes watched the bolt and she scowled. According to the stories her parents had told her as well as Greek mythology that the lightning bolt was often hurled by Zeus in anger or retribution. Inside her, deep inside, something seemed to stir briefly.&nbsp; It had happened before, at odd moments in her life where the stories her parents had told and something in her life had coincided with various Greek mythology.&nbsp; Pushing it back as she usually did, Isme turned and began the long, lonely walk back to her room at the resort.&nbsp; Tears fell from her eyes. The pain was still so fresh and she wondered if she would ever be whole again. Whipping them away with the back of her hand, Isme jumped when a bolt struck a palm tree, splitting the trunk right down the center some 30 feet from her.<br><br>Stopping, she glanced up to the sky.&nbsp; Odd, she thought. There was not one single cloud and yet the lightning had struck twice.&nbsp; Shaking her head, Isme continue her trek.&nbsp; She had 3 more days here. 3 more days to figure out what she would do.&nbsp; Well, first thing she had to do was buy some furniture for her new condo.&nbsp; She let the asshole have the house with it's hefty mortgage payment and she had taken out money from her 401k and gotten a nice one bedroom condo with a sun porch nestled in the mountains in a nearby town.&nbsp; Sure she would have to commute, but Isme was happier.&nbsp; She loved the mountains where Aidan preferred the city. Smiling as her thoughts turned to her new home, she was unaware of the noise in the nearby foliage.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>02-04-2010, 07:48:06</strong>
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				As Richard stepped though the portal he noticed several differences from his previous location.&nbsp; Instead of a forest of pine and fir trees he now saw that the foliage around him was that of Palm trees.&nbsp; Beyond that he could distinctly smell salt in the air like off an ocean.&nbsp; As Richard was gathering his bearings a couple a man and a woman dressed in brightly colored garments that covered little but their dignity approached with a small yapping dog wandering in from of them.&nbsp; The woman pointed at him turning the attention of her companion towards him who smiled and came over to where he was standing the dog sniffing him with as much interest as the couple. <br><br>“Woah great costume bro,” the man said with a heavy surfer dialect.&nbsp; “Righteous, it looks so real I can’t wait to see what part you play in the Luau later.”&nbsp; After a few more moments of gawking at him, the couple moved on leaving Richard alone feeling totally confused and speechless about the odd encounter.&nbsp; His armor was no costume, had they never seen a warrior before?&nbsp; “Where in Zeus’s name am I?” Richard muttered to himself.&nbsp; Clearly this wasn’t the Demon realm, but that did little to tell him where he was.&nbsp; At that moment her heard a crack of lightning off in the distance.&nbsp; Looking up into sky he noticed thier were no clouds and rolled his eyes as he realized that his father was showing off again.&nbsp; Putting the matter out of his mind for the time being Richard returned to the task at hand transforming once again into the great black German Mastiff and instantly he picked up the faint scent of sulfur moving towards the beach.&nbsp; Following the trail Richard found himself wondering why the demon had come here.&nbsp; Had it been by accident, or did he have something more nefarious in mind.&nbsp; As he pondered this thought, his search soon led him down to the ocean where the smell of saltwater over powered all others including the demon’s.&nbsp; Richards whined in frustration.&nbsp; The demon could be anywhere now and he and he had no idea where to look.&nbsp; Hoping to pick the trail up again Richard padded along the sandy beach.&nbsp; <br><br>He hadn’t been travelling long however when he came across a beautiful woman.&nbsp; She was wearing a pure white dress, and had lovely brown hair a few shades darker than Zoe’s had been.&nbsp; Her eyes we’re grey like storm clouds and if Richard had to judge she had been crying recently.&nbsp; Richard sniffed the air as she approached but picked up none of the Sulfur smell coming from her that his canine nose attributed to demon’s.&nbsp; That being said he could smell that the demon was close possibly in the foliage nearby causing Richard to stop and gaze tensely into the trees.... 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>02-04-2010, 18:19:32</strong>
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				Isme headed down the overgrown path that lead back to the resort.&nbsp; "No more,"she whispered.&nbsp; "No more will I ever let any man into my heart." This one time, which had been in vain, was enough for her.&nbsp; Walking further she cried out as her bare foot touched something sharp. Leaning against a nearby palm tree, she lifted her foot and inspected the cut which was not too bad, made by a sharp piece of rock.&nbsp; The breeze rustled through the trees and the smell of sulfur hit her nose.&nbsp; To Isme it was not odd since there where volcanoes on the island but what was odd was the intensity, the strength of it.&nbsp; She knew perfectly well the nearest volcano was miles from where she was.&nbsp; The government monitored them and nothing had been said at the resort of one suddenly being active.<br><br>For some reason this instilled a small amount of fear in her. It was almost instinctual and Isme found her thoughts turning to the ceremonial dagger that was in her suitcase in the room. It had sat for years in a case in the bedroom on the mantel and yet, while packing, something told her she would need it.&nbsp; Yeah right, Isme thought.&nbsp; It was all part of the the stories that her dear dead parents had concocted when she was a little girl. Though it was these stories that seem to foster her love of Greek history and mythology, they were nothing more to her than fables. The fear, like a tiny seed once planted and watered, began to grow and she quickened her pace on the trail.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>02-04-2010, 22:25:33</strong>
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				Richard tread carefully into the trees feeling as though he was being led in circles.&nbsp; However this habit told him at least something.&nbsp; This demon was hunting for something or someone he was sure of that now, though he wasn’t sure what.&nbsp; The foliage grew thicker as he made his way deeper in, and it was soon apparent that his giant mastiff form would make navigating difficult and so he transformed into a different breed of dog.&nbsp; A sandy brown colored lab bull terrier mix that was lower profile and allowed him to move faster through the brush.&nbsp; The smell of sulfur was getting stronger, he was getting closer he could feel it.&nbsp; This ends tonight he thought to himself, tonight he pays for killing Zoe.&nbsp; Tonight he tells me why he spared me.&nbsp; <br><br>As Richard pushed through the forest of palm trees, not far ahead the demon was on a hunt of his own.&nbsp; The prophecy had to be ended and the only way for that to happen was to make sure that the last member of the bloodline was dead.&nbsp; He had been on this hunt for several decades now and for a time he thought that he had killed them all.&nbsp; Then he had learned the story that during the great war hundreds of years before a small segment of the family had fled from Olympus through an one of the ancient portals that connected the realms allowing passage to those who pass through them.&nbsp; If that was indeed true the chance that great prophecy would come true was too great to ignore and so the demon known as Abaddon had been sent by his lord in the underworld to seek out and eliminate them.&nbsp; As a hunter Abaddon was able to pick up the particular smell of those who’s family have been touched by the gods.&nbsp; His only surprise was that he had picked it up so soon after arriving and so he stalked the shadows until at last he had found the one he sought and so he moved toward his target.&nbsp; He needed answers from her before he killed her.&nbsp; He had to know if she had any other living relatives and so the great demon appeared before the woman on the path dress like a young man in a black cloak.&nbsp; “I have finally found you priestess,” Abaddon said his voice cool and even.&nbsp; “I have come a long way to meet with you."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>02-04-2010, 23:15:51</strong>
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				Isme stopped dead in her tracks and stared at the man before her.&nbsp; The sulfur smell was so pungent and seemed to be coming from him.&nbsp; Death, something inside her screamed.&nbsp; Here is your death staring at you girl.&nbsp; Don't be a moron, run. He had called her priestess and she knew not why.&nbsp; Turning on her heel, Isme bolted back the way she had come.&nbsp; The rocks bit into her feet but she cared little for the pain. <br><br>He scared her in ways nothing ever had.&nbsp; Reminding her of the nightmares she would have as a child after her parents told her certain parts of the stores- of demons who sought out those who were descendant from gods-priests and priestesses- and killed them. Something about a prophecy.&nbsp; Why the hell is that coming back now, she wondered.&nbsp; Se broke free of the line of palm tress and found herself on the sandy beach.&nbsp; Grey eyes scanned the area for a place to hide. Spotting a fallen palm tree, Isme ran over and jumped behind it. Hunkering down on the sand, she tried to control her beating heart.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>03-04-2010, 09:08:15</strong>
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				The woman fled but Abaddon was not concerned about it.&nbsp; He had her aura firmly locked into his senses her fear almost something he could taste.&nbsp; There was no place she could run that he could not follow. When she had vanished from his sight he began to pursue.&nbsp; He traveled down the path at a leisurely pace allowing himself to savor the hunt until he one again reached the sandy beach.&nbsp; The light that had been on the horizon earlier that evening was gone and now the only light that shown was the light coming from the city visible way off in the distance, and the stars and the half moon above.&nbsp; There we’re drops of blood on the sand he noticed probably from her bare feet as she had fled.&nbsp; The sight of blood excited Abaddon as it did all demons and it made him want to finish his job even more.&nbsp; Abaddon moved effortlessly across the grainy sand towards downed a sense of insatiable desire to kill his prey nearly overriding the need to question her.&nbsp; “You cannot escape your fate priestess”, Abaddon said as he approached.&nbsp; “You can make it more pleasant by telling me if there are any other of your kin hiding in this realm.”&nbsp; He was nearly on the spot where she was hiding when something the demon hadn’t anticipated happened.&nbsp; <br><br>Bursting on to the sandy beach again Richard again in his Mastiff form had finally caught up with the the filthy demon.&nbsp; Now was his chance, his prey was distracted and he new he would never have a better chance.&nbsp; His attack was perfect and before the demon knew what had hit him he was down on the ground Richard tearing into the demon with his claws causing the demon to howl with pain.&nbsp; Richard growled ferociously inflicting as much damage as he could.&nbsp; Unfortunately it wasn’t quite enough at the wounded demon regained control and as in his previous encounters with this demon was thrown across the sand.&nbsp; Richard had been prepared for this eventuality and before he hit the ground he transformed into his human form and rolled across the sand coming up with his sword and shield drawn.&nbsp; As he stood to face the demon he was pleased to see a mess of blood where his claws had dug into the demons face and body blinding the monster in one eye and severely hindering it in the other.&nbsp; "This ends tonight foul demon," Richard pronounced confidently his shield held in front the point of his blade directed at the demon.&nbsp; <br><br>“Damn you," Abaddon cursed.&nbsp; "I should have killed you back in that village.&nbsp; No matter, even should you succeed in killing me this won't be over.&nbsp; More of my breathren will come until the priestess is dead."<br>&nbsp; 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>04-04-2010, 20:32:03</strong>
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				Isme prayed to all the gods she could think of to protect her.&nbsp; Fear clenched her heart with tight fists and she knew, just knew who ever this maniac was..whatever he was...her time was now cut short on this Earth.&nbsp; Behind the fallen palm tree she could smell him and she bit her lower lip hard enough to draw some blood. Then something she hadn't expected happen.&nbsp; The person/thing was howling in what she thought had to be pain.&nbsp; Covering her ears, Isme tried to drown the sound out but couldn't.&nbsp; Slowly she turned and peered over the palm tree.&nbsp; There was the person/thing and...a man. His state of dress and his weapons confused her...but then he called the other person a demon and Isme turned and slid back down to the sand.&nbsp; Was it possible that the stories she had been told where more than stories?<br><br>I have to get out of here, she thought.&nbsp; Crawling quietly along the sand, she made her way to the tree line.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>04-04-2010, 23:21:26</strong>
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				Richard was confused by the the demons last statement about a priestess.&nbsp; He knew the stories of course.&nbsp; Every demigod was taught the tale when they joined the Order of the Gods that hunted the demon menace.&nbsp; It was said that in the days when the influence of the gods was strong much stronger than now.&nbsp; His father Zeus and his uncle Poseidon had granted a great gift to a family that we're faithfully devoted to the gods of Olympus.&nbsp; What gift was granted he did not known and the family who had been blessed with the gods favor were tasked protecting and preforming the sacred rituals, and speaking to word to mankind.&nbsp; A thousand years ago as the stories go the demon army led by Lucifer a fallen angle launched a war of revolution on the lands of Olympus threatening to completely take over the realm of Olympus turning it into a world of fire and brimstone.&nbsp; It was said during this time that Zeus ordered the chosen line to flee from Olympus and hide until the time of the prophecy came.&nbsp; As far as Richard had ever known this story was simple legend passed down over the generations.&nbsp; What if they weren't just stories?&nbsp; He noticed a woman, the one he had seen earlier fleeing into the trees.&nbsp; <br><br>Richard kept his attention on the black monster before him knowing that while he had weakened him he was still dangerous.&nbsp; “I don't believe in myths and legends demon, all I care about is making you pay for killing Zoe.” <br><br>&nbsp;The name didn't seem to register with the demon which angered Richard even more.&nbsp; You'll have to forgive me half blood trash, but I have killed so many in my time that I can hardly be expected to remember just one.&nbsp; Richard charged at the demon his anger overriding his judgment.&nbsp; The blatant insult to Zoe's memory had been enough to set him off.&nbsp; The demon respond by hurling&nbsp; a downed palm tree at him.&nbsp; If the demon's aim had been clear he likely would have hit his target.&nbsp; As it was Richard was able to avoid the tree by rolling under it and came up thrusting his blade into the demons chest black chest.&nbsp; The demon howled in pain and flailed his arms blindly around in pain catching Richard with a powerful backhand to the head sending him staggering backwards and tumbling to the sand in a daze.&nbsp; The demons blow had been weak in comparison to what could have been inflicted which was the only reason why he hadn't been knocked unconscious by the blow.&nbsp; Realizing how weak he was Abaddon took the opportunity to flee across the ocean hovering above the waves as he sought a place where his wounds would be able to heal.&nbsp; “Come back here you coward,” Richard shouted in frustration that he had failed once again to avenge Zoe death, and yelled in frustration.&nbsp; "Next time I promise you will die."<br><br>Abaddon was headed for one of the unoccupied islands in the distance.&nbsp; The Priestess could wait for now.&nbsp; As for the demigod, they would meet again.&nbsp; When they did he would visit upon him twice the pain and humiliation he had just endured that was a promise.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>05-04-2010, 00:19:10</strong>
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				Isme managed to return to her room safely. Once there she locked the door and headed for the bathroom.&nbsp; Grabbing the ceremonial dagger from the nightstand, she headed for the bathroom.&nbsp; Inside, she turned and locked the door, leaning against her. Her reflection stared back at her. Deer in the headlight look, hair tangle, face pale...she looked like a ghost.&nbsp; Taking a deep breath to try and calm the staccato of her beating heart. Stripping, Isme turned on the shower. Picking at some leaves that had landed in her hair, she put them in the trash and slipped into the warm spray.&nbsp; Who the hell were they, she wondered. Her mind swirled with the stories...times of long ago...as she began to wash up.<br><br>Her mother's voice came back to her.&nbsp; "We were once part of a noble clan my little one.&nbsp; Servants for the Greek God Zeus. We were given a special gift, an ability to rid the world of evil.&nbsp; Yet the evil grew too strong too powerful and we fled Olympus coming to this realm where we have lived for generations.&nbsp; You Isme are the from a special like...you are a priestess." <br><br>The soap dropped from her hand and clunked on the floor of the shower stall.&nbsp; Isme felt sick, dizzy, anxious..so many things all at once.&nbsp; Was it all possible...was that thing really a demon.&nbsp; Then the dagger wasn't just a replica..the stories were real..they were all real.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>05-04-2010, 03:18:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				By the time Richard had recovered the demon was gone and since the coward had fled across the ocean he had no way of tracking him effectively.&nbsp; He could fly around in circles for days and not find him.&nbsp; Much as he hated the idea he would have to let him go for now.&nbsp; However he knew what the demon was after.&nbsp; The woman he had called a priestess.&nbsp; He had wanted her dead and Richard was positive the demon would go after her again.&nbsp; When that happened he would be there to make sure he never hurt anyone again.&nbsp; Richard picked up his shield and his sword and put them on his back.&nbsp; Then with a final look out at the ocean Richard transformed into his dog form and using his well trained senses began following the trail the woman had left.&nbsp; The trail was easy for him to follow.&nbsp; It was clear that the woman had been primarily concerned with speed and had done nothing to cover up her tracks. <br><br>After nearly fifteen minutes Richard found himself at the edge of what looked like a small village with several small huts scattered across a clearing.&nbsp; The path that connected the huts together was lit with torches giving off an orange glow against the night sky.&nbsp; Sniffing to make sure he was still on the right track Richard padded into the clearing sticking to the shadows as much as possible, but remaining vigilant to the path laid out before him.&nbsp; As he moved Richard pondered his next course of action.&nbsp; Under normal circumstance he would watch from the shadows and wait for the next attack.&nbsp; However if what the demon had said was true and the woman he had seen earlier was a priestess...... he had to know if it was true.&nbsp; And so Richard followed the path right up to one of the small huts and after making sure that nobody was watching transformed into his human form and knocked on the door.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>05-04-2010, 03:40:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				In the shower, Isme could not hear him.&nbsp; Picking up the soap, her mind whirled more as she began to piece together what little of the stories she could remember.&nbsp; It all seemed to click into place now. They way her mother had spoken so vividly of temples where her ancestors had worshiped...ones that Isme herself had later seen in drawings in ancient tomes.&nbsp; The feeling she had when she interned at the one excavation site for a temple reportedly to belong to Zeus.&nbsp; Isme had gotten this feeling like..well like she had been there before..felt something call to her...on cellular levels.&nbsp; <br><br>Closing her eyes, she tried to make sense of it all.&nbsp; It was so hard to believe.&nbsp; "When we eliminate the probable, whatever remains-however improbable must the truth." Her one professor in college had told her that and it all became crystal clear in the moment.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>05-04-2010, 04:29:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard knew the woman was here, though he was not surprised when she didn’t answer.&nbsp; She had received quite a scare earlier.&nbsp; Truth be told demon scared him and he was trained to fight against them.&nbsp; He could try knocking again but he doubted he would get anywhere that way, and calling out to her to let him in wouldn’t get him anywhere either.&nbsp; After all she didn’t know who he was.&nbsp; What reason was there for her to trust him.&nbsp; All the same he needed to get in to talk to her. <br><br>If she was indeed a priestess from the old legends, the future of Olympus could well depend on her.&nbsp; Since the end of great war with Lucifers Armies which had left both side decimated the Gods had grown weaker over the centuries while Lucifer and has forces had been steadily growing.&nbsp; &nbsp;There raids in the Olympian Realm we’re much more common over the past decade and consensus among the big three which included his father Zeus, the lord of the Sea Poseidon, and the lord of the Underworld Hades was that Lucifer could soon be ready to unleash his hordes onces again. <br><br>Richard circled the hut looking for another way in.&nbsp; If he could find a large enough opening he could transform into an insect or a snake an go through that way. Richard shuddered at the thought.&nbsp; He disliked transforming into reptiles there was something so cold about them.&nbsp; He nearly done a complete circle of the hut when he way what he was look for.&nbsp; A small hole big enough for a mouse to fit through.&nbsp; Richard smiled dismally as mice where only slightly higher on his list than insects and snakes.&nbsp; Richard knelt down closed his eyes and pictured himself being very small and moment later Richard found the world to be a much bigger place and the hole in the wall a perfect way in.&nbsp; Scurry into the hole Richard found the going a little more difficult than he had initially anticipated.&nbsp; The hole which he hoped would take him straight into the hut instead took him down a small passageway between the inside and outside wall until at last he found another hole that took him inside the hut.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>05-04-2010, 04:42:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Stepping out of the shower, Isme towel dried her hair and then put another towel around her body. Her eyes fell upon the dagger as it lay gleaming in the harsh light of the bathroom.&nbsp; Gently taking it from the vanity, she inspected the ancient Greek symbols on the hilt.&nbsp; Isme had always figured it to be replica. Not any more.&nbsp; It stated simply that the harbinger of the dagger would wipe the darkness from the Olympus. The hand that gripped the hilt was the light that would drive the darkness away.&nbsp; Holding it, Isme wondered if she was this light?&nbsp; Shaking her head, she opened the bathroom door and went over to a nearby dresser. Slipping the towel off, she was oblivious to the mouse.&nbsp; Placing the dagger on the dresser, she rummaged to find short and a tank top to sleep in.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>05-04-2010, 06:23:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard watched as the woman came of the bathroom.&nbsp; From the looks of her still damp hair she had decided to bathe after her ordeal.&nbsp; Feeling abashed the small mouse hunkered in the the small opening in the wall as the towel she had around her slipped off and she began to dig around for clothes Richard felt his tiny face grow hot as he realized he was intruding at an inappropriate time.&nbsp; Half him was mortified with himself wanted to turn and retreat back through the hole and try the door once again.&nbsp; The other half the stronger half was captivated with the beautiful woman getting dressed before him.&nbsp; He also felt a pang of guilt welling up in his heart.&nbsp; Not since Zoe his love had he allowed himself to look upon another woman, and though she had been gone now for more than eight years, he still felt it was a betrayal. <br><br>As he watched her beautiful form his mind began to race and the concentration which it took to hold&nbsp; his form quickly slipped away.&nbsp; The intoxicating sight clouded his mind like a man who'd had to much to drink.&nbsp; Before he knew it his body was returning to its full height.&nbsp; Just before he stopped growing his head struck hard against&nbsp; a wooden shelf that was hanging out from the wall.&nbsp; He grunted and doubled over in pain causing him to feel slightly groggy.&nbsp; &nbsp; Feeling dazed Richard stumbled forward so that he was plainly in sight of the woman.&nbsp; Aside from the pain in his throbbing head he also felt that his face was bright red and hot.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>06-04-2010, 03:51:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme screamed and grabbed the ceremonial dagger. Realizing then she was naked, she thought about the towel.&nbsp; It didn't matter. Her life matter.&nbsp; The dagger in her slender hand she headed for him at a dead run.&nbsp; There was no way she was going to die tonight..not by his hands and certainly not the demon.&nbsp; Eyes locked on his, she sliced at his bicep with the dagger and pounced on him. Wrapping her legs around him, she bit into his shoulder hard enough to draw blood.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>06-04-2010, 04:34:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Thanks to the blow to his head Richard soon found himself under attack by the woman he had come to see.&nbsp; First he felt a sharp object like a blade slice into his arm at the bicep causing him some discomfort.&nbsp; Moments later he found himself tumbling to the floor as she tackled him wrapping him up with her legs&nbsp; &nbsp;If she hadn’t been trying to kill him he might have found a beuatiful woman tackling him enjoyable.&nbsp; As it was he was forced to bite back a yell as she sunk her teeth into his shoulder.&nbsp; Falling back on his training Richard started to struggle back.&nbsp; He needed to get into control of the situation.&nbsp; He needed her to know that he wasn’t her enemy.&nbsp; <br><br>As they struggled he managed to get enough leverage to roll the woman off to the left and then as swiftly as a cat he was on top of her pinning her hands above her head with his own doing his best not to hurt her.&nbsp; Truthfully he couldn’t blame her for attacking him and though she had drawn blood a couple of time he had been hurt far worse before. <br><br>“I apologize for the intrusion miss,” Richard said truthfully looking her in her stormy grey eyes.&nbsp; “I promise you I mean you no harm, I just want to talk.”
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>06-04-2010, 04:44:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				One minute Isme as on top and then she was on the floor, arms held high above her head.&nbsp; Glaring at him with those grey eyes, she listened to him momentarily.&nbsp; Hell she had no clue who he was or how he got in her cottage since from what she could tell-eyes going to the door- it was still locked tight, with the chain lock too. Eyes locked back on him and her jaw ticked briefly before she struck again.&nbsp; Fast like a snake, her head reared back and up, headbutting his as her knee connected with his groin.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>06-04-2010, 05:10:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard reeled in pain as she rammed her head into his knocking him backwards, and to add insult to injury she was quick to follow up her attack with a knee right to his family jewels. His grip on the woman’s wrist to loosened as he fell off to the side, he felt a horrible dull pain climbing into his gut and a moment later she was on top again.&nbsp; She was picking him apart a blow at a time and Richard realized that if he didn’t change his tactics she was going to kill him.&nbsp; Still feeling pain in his abdomen Richard raised his hands high above his head in surrender trusting in his armor to protect his vital core.&nbsp; “That demon will come back for you”, Richard said frantically through labored breathing.&nbsp; “I can help you if you let me.”
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>06-04-2010, 05:15:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme had used his momentary weakness to roll him over. Now straddled on him, she rained down blow upon blow to any area she could.&nbsp; Her grey eyes were darker, her face filled with rage.&nbsp; Yet even in this state, common sense seemed to wield control as his words hit her.&nbsp; Suddenly, like a switch was thrown, she stopped and stare into space, whispering one word...demon.&nbsp; Slowly those eyes turned to stare down at him.&nbsp; Like Richard, Isme was panting as well.&nbsp; "Help me,"she parroted, eyes loosing their rage-being replaced with confusion.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>06-04-2010, 05:37:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard’s body felt sore from the punishment he had taken and lay there for several moments breathing heavily.&nbsp; He looked up and saw that the rage on the woman’s face had been replaced by confusion and exhaustion.&nbsp; Slowly Richard rolled over and picked up the towel that had fallen to the floor earlier before she had know he was there and draped it over his shoulders.&nbsp; He then slumped down down to the floor still suffering some pain from where she had struck him in the groin.&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br>Richard closed his eyes for a moment trying hard to avoid looking at the naked woman nearby refusing to invade her privacy any further.&nbsp; He felt awful, not so much from the beating he had taken.&nbsp; More from the fact that he had allowed the situation to happen at all by loosing control of his focus.&nbsp; “I’m sorry,” he muttered quietly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>06-04-2010, 05:42:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme stood, slowly, robotically. Shivering, she realized this was no nightmare..this was all real and her life would now depend on the very man she had just assaulted.&nbsp; Heading over to the bed, she grabbed a white terry cloth robe that the resort supplied and placed it on her body.&nbsp; "It's I who should be sorry. I just..." Taking a deep breath, she sat down and placed her head in her hands.&nbsp; Get it together girl, she thought.&nbsp; You are strong, you are strong. Isme repeated the mantra that she had read about. It was suppose to empower her and she used it often since her breakup.&nbsp; Picking her head back up, she looked to him.&nbsp; "You can call me Isme. Do you have a name?" Getting up, she walked over to him, kneeling down before him.&nbsp; "Why don't I get you some ice for that." Without waiting for his answer, Isme grabbed the ice bucket from a nearby table and headed outside to get some ice.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>06-04-2010, 06:02:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard slowly got to his feet and started to walk over to one of the chairs in the room.&nbsp; As he made his way across the room he called to the next room where the woman who had introduced herself as Isme had gone to get him some ice.&nbsp; “My name is Richard Xanatos,” Richard called loud enough for her to hear him.&nbsp; “You can simply call Richard.”&nbsp; Richard reached the chair pulling his shield&nbsp; sword still in its sheath off his back grimacing in pain as he did before letting them fall to the floor with a clang and then slumped into the chair.&nbsp; &nbsp;“Richard closed his heavy eyelids the cumulative fatigue of the nights action taking a strong hold on him and it took most of his considerable willpower not to simply fall off to sleep and open his eyes again.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>06-04-2010, 06:10:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme returned with the ice bucket and looked at him, scowling at little. Oh yeah, she had done it again. Reacted without thinking. Sighing, she placed the bucket down and grabbed a washcloth from the bathroom. Returning, she couldn't help but notice how tired he seemed to be.&nbsp; Placing some ice in the washcloth, Isme brought it over to him and gently, leaning over, placed it on his forehead.&nbsp; "Listen.&nbsp; You look tired.&nbsp; Why don't you catch some rest Richard.&nbsp; We can talk more tomorrow morning. You can sleep on the bed it you like. I can use the chair."<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>06-04-2010, 07:37:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The cold washcloth felt good on his forehead soothing the pounding in his head and waking him up a little bit.&nbsp; It was true that he was very tired&nbsp; and as kind as her offer was Richard couldn’t accept it.&nbsp; He was an uninvited guest here and he would not impose on her anymore than he already had.&nbsp; “Thank you my lady I will take you up on your offer to rest. ”, Richard replied rising to his feet setting the washcloth back in the bucket of ice and began to loosen the straps on his armor.&nbsp; “However I am quite accustomed&nbsp; to sleeping on the hard ground.&nbsp; If you can spare a soft blanket that will more than suffice.”&nbsp; Richard struggled with the strap the pain from his battles with the demon and more recently with Isme had left his body feeling battered and bruised.&nbsp; <br><br>Finally the straps loosened enough for him to pull his arms through and then with some effort he lifted the armor made of celestial bronze up and over his head revealing a strong well built core.&nbsp; Though not much more than fifteen pounds loosing the additional weight of the armor plate made Richard feel better.&nbsp; Raising his arms high into the air Richard began stretching out some of the soreness he felt.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>06-04-2010, 20:04:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme regarded him cooly. She did not like the idea that she had all but beaten the shit out of the poor guy and now he would lay on the floor.&nbsp; Sighing, she went to get an extra blanket from the linen closet and returned to find him stretching. Under his clothing, she could see he was built. Not like those muscle bond hulk men but well toned.&nbsp; It hit her how she could help him.&nbsp; "Listen..stretching is great. I can give you a light message if you want."&nbsp; Placing the blanket on the floor, she spread it out and looked up at him.&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>06-04-2010, 22:07:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard looked down at the woman who was spreading a blanket out on the floor.&nbsp; He wasn’t sure how to respond to her offer.&nbsp; A light massage would feel good he had to admit.&nbsp; It had been such a long time.&nbsp; The hunt&nbsp; for demons had consumed much of his life over the last eight year and most of that time he spent alone on the road.&nbsp; “That would be nice, thank you”, Richard replied tentatively trying to keep his nervousness out his voice.&nbsp; Lowering himself down to his knees and then taking a seated position with his feet out in front his legs forming a triangle.&nbsp; <br><br>Richard sighed heavily, it had been a very long day but he figured as long as he was still awake he might as well make use of that time.&nbsp; “Do you mind if I ask you a few questions Isme?” Richard asked as he made himself comfortable.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>06-04-2010, 22:13:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme got right behind him on her knees. Placing her hands on his shoulders, she smiled. Gently at first, she began to massage his shoulders.&nbsp; "I guess. Depends on what you want to know Richard.&nbsp; But tot for tat.&nbsp; I want to ask you a question for every question you ask me." Oh she was no dummy. Was part of the reason men weren't to into her. Was the reason..&nbsp; She pushed all thoughts of that asshole aside and waited for him to speak. Her gray eyes darkening briefly.&nbsp; "Go ahead and ask Richard,"she purred into his ear and sat back, massaging his shoulders more.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>06-04-2010, 22:32:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard felt the tension begin to melt away from his shoulders as Isme’s hands worked their magic.&nbsp; He was not surprised that she had question for him as well.&nbsp; He was after all a stranger and he had no problem with.&nbsp; He was surprised however at the effect her melodic voice had over him&nbsp; “Its only fair,” Richard replied smiling feeling the deep soothing relief of her fingers digging into his shoulders.&nbsp; He thought briefly of Zoe remembering all times they had spent together when she had massaged his back.&nbsp; The memory was bittersweet, and he was quick to put the memory aside, and focused on his first question.&nbsp; “On the beach the Demon, that thing that was hunting you...” Richard said.&nbsp; “It called you a Priestess.”&nbsp; Richard paused deciding the best way to ask.&nbsp; “Is it true?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>06-04-2010, 22:39:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Her hands continued to work as she thought about his question.&nbsp; "Well, to be honest I never thought I was.&nbsp; I mean my family told so many stories that...well that was all they were. Just bedtime stories that seemed to foster my desire to learn about Greek history.&nbsp; There were times, when I was older, I was in certain areas of Greece, where excavations were and I felt like I had a connection. I merely chalked it up to the stories." Her eyes looked to the dagger which was on the floor.&nbsp; "So the answer is I really don't know. I am the last of my line. My parents died some years ago and there is no one else."<br><br>Her mind whirled as she thought of all the deaths in her family over the years.&nbsp; They had always been odd and the police never could pinpoint any reason why it happened and some were even ruled suicides.&nbsp; Maybe they weren't, she thought. Maybe it was the demon all these years.&nbsp; Her hands came to a rest on his shoulders.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>06-04-2010, 23:00:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As her hands came to rest on his shoulder he felt a great warmth coming from them, that caused him to smile.&nbsp; “My father told me many stories of lands beyond the realm of Olympus,” Richard replied almost absentmindedly as he recognized the name Greece from the old stories of his half brother who he had never met Hercules.&nbsp; <br><br>He had always thought that they we’re just stories meant to inspire him.&nbsp; Richard sat forward pulling away from her grip and turned so that he was facing her.&nbsp; He shrugged his shoulders and smiled the pain all but gone.&nbsp; “You have my thanks my lady,”&nbsp; Richard said bowing his head slightly and then realizing that she looked almost as tired and tense as he had.&nbsp; “If would would allow I can return the favor if you like.”
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>06-04-2010, 23:06:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I'm confused.&nbsp; What do you mean by realms?" Oh she knew damn well what he meant but part of her needed to hear it verbally to believe it.&nbsp; She watched as he turned to her. It all hit her then- her whole life was nothing more than a fabricated lie.&nbsp; What had caused her family to deny and make up stories of their heritage? Why was she the only remaining one? What did that mean for her?Was she part of something so much greater than she could comprehend at the moment? Isme had come here seeking some solitude, a time of straightening herself out and moving on with her life after the breakup and now...now this?&nbsp; Closing her eyes, she listened to his offer and smiled.&nbsp; <br><br>Slowly, Isme turned her back to him and slipped the robe down her shoulders. It still covered her breasts but the tops of the swells were visible.&nbsp; "I would appreciate that thank you Richard."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>06-04-2010, 23:39:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard pulled off his leather gloves as she turned around and slide her robe partially down her back.&nbsp; Richard moved over so that he was right behind her and then gently placed his strong hands on and began rubbing her slender shoulders his eyes inadvertently catching sight of the top swell of her breast causing him to blush slightly.&nbsp; Leaning back a little he cleared his throat and&nbsp; thought about how to best answer her question when he knew so little about it himself beyond the stories.&nbsp; “Long ago my father told me that beyond the Realm in which I grew up there were other realms or world that in certain areas we’re connected together through a system of portals.&nbsp; Until I came here I believed that the only other realm beside Olympus was the realm of Hell where Lucifer and his Demon hordes dwell.”&nbsp; <br><br>As his hands worked down her back he realized how lovely her brown hair smelled to him and he leaned closer to get a stronger smell of it.&nbsp; It was an intoxicating smell, and though different he found himself once again reminded of happier times.&nbsp; “The truth is I don’t even really know where I am.”
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>06-04-2010, 23:50:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme smiled and became putty under his hands. Closing her eyes, she listened to his voice. It..it soothed her.&nbsp; "I would not know the names of the realm but you are on Earth. I guess this is where humans who once worshiped the God's live." His hands...felt so nice,so... Her body was so relaxed that her grip on the white rob slipped and it slid slowly down revealing more of her breasts, stopping right at her nipples, giving Richard a little peak.&nbsp; "Tell me more of the realm in which you come from Richard.&nbsp; Have you ever met the Gods? Are you a warrior or something..more?" Part of her sensed it in him..that was not all he seemed to be.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>07-04-2010, 00:39:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard let his body take over, as his hand pressed deeper into her shoulders.&nbsp; Richard felt his face grow hot as her robe slid further down her back.&nbsp; By the gods she was beautiful, everything about her drawing him further and further.&nbsp; Richard closed his eyes trying to control himself, allowing his hands to find all of her pressure points.&nbsp; Her skin was smooth but also strong.&nbsp; She had proved that earlier when she had been pounding on him.&nbsp; He was intoxicated just by her presence. He paused and let his hands come to rest on her shoulder as he allowed the questions she had asked to register in his mind.&nbsp; “Lets see”, Richard mused.&nbsp; “How should I best explain it.”&nbsp; He thought for a moment deciding on a place to start.&nbsp; “I’m what would be called a demigod, or a half blood.&nbsp; My father was a god who took a mortal woman and had a child with her.&nbsp; When I came of age I was taken like all demigods into the Order of Olympus and trained to hunt down and kill demon’s who invade into the realm of Olympus.”&nbsp; Richard thought about the demon he had fought earlier and the let his hands return to the job they had been doing before, rubbing his hands deep into her shoulder blades.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>07-04-2010, 01:10:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme thought about it.&nbsp; "So they are not stories either then,"she whispered as a slight sigh escaped her lips. More and more she was beginning to feel like her life was a lie..or her's was the story and his was real." His hands worked magic on her tight shoulders and she leaned her head back against him, giving him a better view of her front.&nbsp; "Tell me about the demons Richard. Why are they after me? I have nothing, no magic powers. I am no demi god like you. So what makes them want me? "&nbsp; Was there more to her than even she was aware of? Growing up, Isme had always known she was different. She was the oddball out many days in school, in many child games, cause she was too smart and was often lost in her own thoughts of the stories.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>07-04-2010, 01:49:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As she leaned her head against his chest.&nbsp; He felt lump tighten in his throat as she gave him a better view of her front.&nbsp; Was she teasing him he wandered as he reached up and began stroking her lovely hair?&nbsp; Or did she feel the same as he did.&nbsp; It was becoming harder for him to focus on her questions but so far it was the only thing keeping his mind busy.&nbsp; “The Demons come from the realm of Hell or so the story goes”, Richard replied a he pecked at her neck with a kiss.&nbsp; “No Demigod has ever ventured there and returned so what their realm is like it is hard to tell.”&nbsp; Richard smiled letting his mind stop worrying.&nbsp; “There is a prophecy about a priestess from a particular sect one that serves the King of the God Zeus who where granted a great gift.&nbsp; I do not know what the gift was, but it is said that a member of this bloodline will drive back the darkness for another thousand years.”
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>07-04-2010, 02:03:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme listened to not only his words but the steady beat of his heart. She felt the kiss to her neck and purred.&nbsp; "I see. So no one in your realm has any clue..." Isme yawned before she could finish the sentence.&nbsp; " who this person may be?"&nbsp; Her eyes closed, she began to fall asleep. His hands on her, his voice, the beating of his heart all helped to make her feel safe and secure..and cared for.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>07-04-2010, 02:39:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He felt her breathing steady as she fell off to sleep in his arms.&nbsp; Richard brushed her hair slightly and then using his strength gently lifting her up in his arms cradling her head against her chest feeling her soft warm breath on his chest.&nbsp; As he carried he over to the bed he thought about her last statement.&nbsp; The truth was she was right not much was know about the demons.&nbsp; Even the one he loathed so much he knew very little about. Even their information hierarchy beyond the A class was sketchy as S class and higher ranker ranked demons never ventured beyond their realm.&nbsp; <br><br>Richard gently laid the woman Isme on the bed and covered her with the blanket.&nbsp; He watched her for several moments taking in her beauty less it be a dream and he never see her again.&nbsp; He leaned down and kissed her on the forehead.&nbsp; "Sleep well lady Imse", he said more to himself, and then returned to the blanket that his hostess had laid down on the floor for him and pulled off his leather boots putting them next to the rest of his things.&nbsp; Once everything was secure he laid down on top of the blanket and allowed himself to finally submit to fatigue and fall off to sleep, his dreams for once were pleasant.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>07-04-2010, 02:56:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				In her dream, Isme walked in lands she did not know but often dreamed off.&nbsp; Her long brown hair flowed down her back and she wore a white dress with a gold rope belt around her waist. Her feet were adorned with gold gladiator sandals. Walking around an alabaster domed room, she headed over to the raised dais where a white chaise lounge sat. Sitting down, she&nbsp; heard the voice.&nbsp; It had been in her dreams often, every since she could remember but nothing it said made sense to her until now.&nbsp; "He speaks the truth.&nbsp; You are of the last and you are the light that will dispel the coming dark.&nbsp; I have watched you grow, unable to help but yet managing to.&nbsp; I made sure you were safe when your parents died, saw to it that the demon's did not know where you were. They were dead when I set the fire...with lightning.&nbsp; You are among my chosen...the last...Richard..he will be your protector among so many other things.&nbsp; You must remember who you are, cling to that Isme child.&nbsp; Remember the words of your parents and grandparents. My help will come when I can."&nbsp; The voice vanished.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>07-04-2010, 04:14:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard woke relatively early the next morning felling slightly disoriented as he tried to recall where he was.&nbsp; He sat up and saw Isme the woman he had met the night before still sleeping in the bed and everything flooded back to him.&nbsp; As he got to his feet he noticed how peaceful she looked and smiled to himself happy that she had not been just a dream.&nbsp; Richard folded the blanket that he had slept on and put it in the chair.&nbsp; He then made his way across to the next room where the woman had come out of the previous night after her shower and made his way inside.&nbsp; The bathroom was very luxurious and unlike anything he had ever seen before. <br><br>In the center of the bathroom was a large and luxurious bath tub.&nbsp; Off to the left he saw a couple of stalls with faucets at head level and decided to investigate.&nbsp; He soon noticed that a knob at knee level seemed to control the flow of water and after a little experimentation managed to turn on the water getting his pants wet in the process.&nbsp; &nbsp;Richard stumbled backwards startled by the sudden rush of water.&nbsp; “Incredible,” Richard said to himself once his momentary shock had passed.&nbsp; Pulling down of his wet pants and hanging them over the towel bar Richard climbed into&nbsp; the stall a white fluffy towel hung nearby and let the warm water fall over his body washing away the grime from his body.&nbsp; <br><br>As he stood their the the water flowing over him he remembered one of his dreams.&nbsp; He had been standing in the throne room of the gods.&nbsp; His father standing beside him with a message for him.&nbsp; "She is important my son," Zeus had said.&nbsp; "If the demon succeeds in killing her then all is lost.&nbsp; Only together can you hope to stem the tide of Lucifers rise.&nbsp; I will help you as much as I can though I fear that will be very little.&nbsp; Good luck my son."&nbsp; Richard thought hard about the message his father had given him resolving himself to make sure that nothing happened to Isme.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>07-04-2010, 04:20:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme woke and looked around. In the post sleep fog that normally hit her brain, she stood and headed for the bathroom. Like most, Isme was a creature of habit. Her morning ritual always started with a nice shower.&nbsp; Entering the bathroom, she dropped the robe and was momentarily confused when she heard the water but figure she had turned it on and headed back to lay down. She had in fact done this several times.&nbsp; Sighing, she stepped into the warm water, thinking of her dream the night before.&nbsp; Who was this Richard, she thought as she turned and bumped into someone.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>07-04-2010, 07:19:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Because of the water beating against his head and the dream he was trying to remember he did not even notice that he was not alone until he felt someone bump into him.&nbsp; &nbsp;Startled by the sudden contact Richard turned to see who was there and brushed up against the body of a woman he soon realized was Isme.&nbsp; Her presence was as shocking to him, as he was sure his was to her.&nbsp; The situation was awkward to say the least, nearly as awkward as the night before when he had come in on her as she had left the shower so he guessed that turn about was fair play.&nbsp; His well toned naked body felt excitement from their nearness as was evident by the rush of blood to the shaft of penis causing it to rise and stiffen just by the sight of her lovely body so close to his.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;"Good morning,"Richard said feebly chuckling to hide his awkward feelings.&nbsp; His body wanted badly to hold her, but for now his mind was still in control and he pulled away from her the water from the shower head&nbsp; still washing over them both.&nbsp; “It seems we keep bumping into each other doesn’t it?&nbsp; If I did not know better I would say that Aphrodite was playing games with us.”&nbsp; Aphrodite had always loved playing games with demigods, in particular with those sired by Zeus.&nbsp; She had never quite forgiven his father for forcing her to marry Hephastus a nice god who was a master of the forge though also very homely.&nbsp; More often than not she was seen with his half both Ares.&nbsp; The god of War was a bastard and he didn't get on well with him.&nbsp; Richard looked up at the towel he had hung up before getting in ready to reach for it.&nbsp; “I was nearly done&nbsp; if you would like some privacy?”&nbsp; His mind telling him to get out before he lost complete control.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>07-04-2010, 16:33:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme looked up at him, barely awake and the realized what she had done. Her face went red and she looked away...well down, which was her fist mistake.&nbsp; Richard had a very very pleasing body and that part of him for pleasure was even more attractive then the rest of him.&nbsp; Isme did what she normally did when startled, confused.&nbsp; "I... I umm..yeah Aphrodite..umm oh gods." Turning, she tried to get back out but was so flustered she could not figure out how to get out of the shower stall.&nbsp; Aidan had sometimes managed to make her like this.&nbsp; right now her body was on fire, responding to him being so close and it scared her a little and yet aroused her as well. Trying again, all she managed to do was slip and fall back against his body.&nbsp; Arms failing, trying to grab hold of something so she wouldn't fall.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>07-04-2010, 21:50:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				It became clear that his hostess had forgotten that he was there as he could see the confusion on her face as she attempted back up and get out.&nbsp; Richard tried not to look but the confined space of the stall made that difficult.&nbsp; As she slipped and lost her footing she fell into him pushing him back to the wall from the unexpected force.&nbsp; Still he manage to keep his footing even as Isme hands flailed about trying to grab hold of something.&nbsp; With skill and reflexes honed in battle Richards body moved on its own&nbsp; bracing her upper body with his own and wrapping his arms instinctively under hers drawing her body tightly to his.&nbsp; With his hands gently coming to rest at the bottom of her breasts as he held her gently but tightly in his powerful arms.<br><br>The act of catching her and having her body pressed up against his was enough for his body which had already been aroused when she had first come in to now feel totally on fire with more blood running to all the sensitive places of his body.&nbsp; &nbsp;What his mind was telling him didn’t really register any more.&nbsp; The only thing that mattered was the beautiful woman in his arms.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>07-04-2010, 23:12:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme stopped when she felt those powerful arms around her...just under her breasts and his rock hard body and shaft pressing against her back.&nbsp; There was no way to stop the moan that spilled from those lush lips of hers at all. Closing her eyes, Isme found she did not want to move- well leave the shower. In fact she was seeing images in her mind of her and him-&nbsp; images that issued another moan followed by a low whimper as a dull throb began in her pussy. Isme hadn't felt like this in a long time.&nbsp; Nipples erect, she moved just a little against him, moaning more.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>07-04-2010, 23:59:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				It had been eight years since he had last held a woman in his embrace, which is what his catching her had turned into.&nbsp; Not since his old love Zoe, had been killed had he held a woman so close to him.&nbsp; It had been so long in fact that he hardly knew what to do.&nbsp; So he just stood there holding her his heart pounding a mile a minute not wanting to let her go.&nbsp; Tentatively he loosened his hold and turned her around so that she was facing him and he looked into her beautiful stormy grey eyes.&nbsp; She was vulnerable and he could see many thing in those eyes, anticipation as well as a degree trepidation, emotions he to shared.&nbsp; It felt as though butterflies we’re having a party fly around inside his stomach.&nbsp; The shaft of his cock stiffened and rose further as simple animal magnetism was taking over.&nbsp; Still holding her tightly in his strong arms the water flowing over them both adding to the moment he leaned forward and kissed her gently on the lips.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>08-04-2010, 00:10:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She was facing him, looking up into his eyes. Isme watched as he bent down, pressing his lips to hers.&nbsp; He was so hard, cock pressing against her stomach.&nbsp; Her body wanted that..wanted him.&nbsp; God he was a stranger to her but that seemed to fan the flames. Her arms wrapped around his neck and she deepened the kiss. Isme moved her body against his. Gods she needed him so bad.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>08-04-2010, 00:38:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The world seemed not to matter to&nbsp; the demigod as the woman he had only just meet rubbed her slender body against his.&nbsp; He barely knew this woman, but he didn’t care.&nbsp; There was a connection between them that he had felt the first time he had laid eyes on her the previous night, even when she had attacked him it had been there.&nbsp; Now as her arms wrapped around his neck in a loving embrace, the only existence that mattered to him was in that shower stall.&nbsp; As her body continued to rub against him he grunted as his incredibly hard member was screaming out throbbing in both agony and pleasure unlike anything he had known in a very long time.&nbsp; By all the gods his body needed her and he was sure he could feel the same thing from her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>08-04-2010, 00:46:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme knew he was feeling the same as she was and yet...yet he wasn't doing much more than kissing her. Did he have someone? Suddenly, she pulled away and looked up at him.&nbsp; "Richard..do you..do you have someone?" Oh she would walk away quickly if he did.&nbsp; One thing she was not was her ex best friend...a man stealer.&nbsp; Her grey eyes bore into his..almost into his soul as she waited for an answer.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>08-04-2010, 01:12:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Suddenly she pulled away from him and before she asked her question he knew that something was on her mind.&nbsp; he shook his head sadly as she asked if there was someone else.&nbsp; “No”, he whispered looking down at the floor the water dripping off his head hiding a few tears that slid down his face as he Zoe’s face flashing in his mind smiling at him as though telling him it was alright.&nbsp; That he deserved some happiness after all the years of guilt.&nbsp; “There is nobody else.&nbsp; Not anymore anyway..... not since”&nbsp; Richard paused the idea of revealing something that had haunted his nightmare for so long terrifying him..&nbsp; At last after a deep breath he spoke again.&nbsp; “Not since a demon took her life from me.”&nbsp; Richard fought hard to keep the pain out of his voice.&nbsp; “Since that day I have buried ny feelings behind a wall in my heart.&nbsp; A wall that you have all but broken down.”
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>08-04-2010, 01:20:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme blinked. His words..she could hear the pain and she felt oh so guilty about bringing it on. Her hand reached out and touched his chin.&nbsp; "Is it good or bad that I have Richard." Gods she still wanted him so bad. Tilting his chin up she kissed him softly.&nbsp; Pulling away slowly she smiled at him.&nbsp; "We don't have to if you prefer not to Richard.&nbsp; It's ok." Isme turned and reached for the shower do. The last thing she wanted was for him to feel pressured into anything with her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>08-04-2010, 01:47:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard reached out with his left hand and caught Isme on her arm.&nbsp; “Its a good thing,” Richard replied giving her a half smile, genuine in the emotion it displayed.&nbsp; Though it had brought back all kinds of pain, it also brought back a lot of good memories and letting it run its course had been liberating for him.&nbsp; For so long he had let himself forget love.&nbsp; He had been running as much as he had been hunting demons.&nbsp; Running away from his feelings living on hated and vengeance to block out his pain never letting himself get close to anybody.&nbsp; Now though as Isme reached for the door handle to the stall he found he didn’t want her to go. <br><br>Richard stepped forward and gently pulled her back to him, his body wanting her now more than even before and he began kissing her again passionately on the face his hands groping her body searching for hers.&nbsp; Somehow they found the handle to the stall door and together they stumbled out of the confining shower stall into the large luxurious bathroom.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>08-04-2010, 01:53:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				One minute she was ready to open the door, the next she found herself with her back to his front. Her head was tilted back and his lips were on hers. But this kiss was oh so different. In it there was passion...desire. Isme returned it, running her tongue along his lips and his hands...&nbsp; She moaned a little as his hands came in brief contact with her hard nipples.&nbsp; Her ears picked up the sound of the shower door opening.&nbsp; As they stumbled out of the stall , she whimpered.&nbsp; "Gods Richard, please oh please." Right now Isme was wound tighter than a clock. Turning in his arms, she kissed him hard, slowly nipping his lower lip.&nbsp; "Wh...where Richard?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>08-04-2010, 03:03:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As they stumbled out of the shower stall Richard heard her pleas.&nbsp; There was no hesitation now, his uncertainty was gone.&nbsp; His whole body wanted her, and when she asked where, he found that the place didn’t really matter, and gently he lowered her to the linoleum floor of the bathroom and soon followed straddling her body with his own.&nbsp; His stiff cock teased her pussy rubbing it gently over face of her clit.&nbsp; &nbsp; Leaning forward putting all his weight on his knees as he slowly rubbed thrust forward and back.&nbsp; He began to kiss her on her neck slowly moving down to her breasts his hands gently playing with her erect nipples.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>08-04-2010, 03:19:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme cried out his name and he pushed hard into her wet core.&nbsp; Her eyes widen at the intense pleasure each stroke seemed to bring.&nbsp; His hands playing with her nipples, his lips making their way down. Gods she hoped he was going to do what she thought. Right now all she could think of was what he was doing to her..of the feel of his cock in her. Whimpering, Isme held onto his arms as he pounded into her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>08-04-2010, 03:50:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard continued to thrust, her wet pussy tightening around the shaft of his thick cock.&nbsp; His mind experiencing total ecstasy as with each thrust he pushed deeper and faster.&nbsp; His head was pounding and he could feel sweat forming over his already wet body.&nbsp; With each thrust he grunted in pleasure.&nbsp; “Isme,” he whispered between breaths.&nbsp; "Oh, Isme.... thank the gods I found you..."&nbsp; &nbsp;He felt as though he could stay like this forever as he felt her hips thrusting beneath him syncing with his own thrusts, their bodies moving in perfect unison.&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>08-04-2010, 03:53:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme called out his name. "Richard, yes oh gods."&nbsp; Her eyes widened and she moaned. Her body felt so alive...so erotic.&nbsp; As he pounded into her more, she lifted her legs up bringing the off the floor and making her toes face the ceiling. At this angle he could reach even further, even deeper. Her mind could see him only him. All thoughts of her ex, what had happened...nothing else mattered but Richard.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>08-04-2010, 04:08:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard closed his eyes in immense pleasure as he drove even deeper into her pussy his arms wrapping around her legs pulling her harder and harder against his body.&nbsp; He could feel the pressure coming to the head of his cock.&nbsp; It would not be long now before he would cum.&nbsp; It was amazing as sensitive as it had been that he had not yet. Richards upper body arched backwards with each thrust he made, and came forward with each withdrawal.&nbsp; “Oh, gods Isme,” Richard yelled .&nbsp; “Oh gods, I’m going to cum, soon....”
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>08-04-2010, 04:14:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Her own body was so closer and she moaned.&nbsp; Cuming inside without protection would not be a good thing.&nbsp; "Richard....cum..cum on my breasts,"she whimpered.&nbsp; While he was doing that she would give herself a little self pleasure to finish off.&nbsp; Gods she wished she could cum inside her pussy but she could not risk a child right now.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>08-04-2010, 04:40:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard nodded at her request and pulled out none to soon as his wet cock throbbed and a violent geyser of white cream burst from the head of his cock shooting onto Isme’s firm breasts and abdomen covering them with his load.&nbsp; The force of the explosion left even Richard amazed his body shaking with delight.&nbsp; He felt very strong at that moment and also very weak.&nbsp; Richard gave a great sigh of joy as the last drop left his head. “By the gods, you are amazing,” Richard said looking down at Isme drinking in her lovely appearance.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>08-04-2010, 04:44:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As he pulled out, Isme quickly replaced his cock with two of her fingers. Instantly she found her g spot and as she shot his hot seed onto her breast and abs, Isme came, screaming in name. Slowly she pulled her fingers out and smiled up at him.&nbsp; Her body had take on the usual post sex flush, a radiant glow and her eyes... Isme blushed.&nbsp; "You are too kind Richard." Standing, she headed back over to the shower and looked over her shoulder at him.&nbsp; "I was going to ask if you are coming but you already did." Winking, she slid in the water to wash up.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>08-04-2010, 05:08:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard watched from a seated position as she got to her feet a lovely glow radiating off her making her seem even more lovely if that was possible.&nbsp; He was starting to climb to his feet when she said she was going to ask him if he was coming but you already did causing him to break out laughing and nearly lose his balance.&nbsp; As he finally made it to his feet he still had a huge smile etched on his face as he followed her back into the the shower stall to clean himself off.&nbsp; He chuckled lightly as he moved in behind her the water pounding off their bodies.&nbsp; “Isn’t this where you came in,” Richard said reaching past her head for the bark of soap.&nbsp; Rubbing the soap between his hands he created&nbsp; lather on his hands and began rubbing himself down till he was white from head to toe.&nbsp; <br><br>“Tell me about yourself Isme,” Richard said suddenly wanting to get to know this woman he had fallen head over heels better.&nbsp; “Have you lived here very long?”
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>08-04-2010, 05:13:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She soaped up as she heard his laughter.&nbsp; Her heart and soul flew.&nbsp; To be.... Sighing, she continued to wash up as he came in, giggling a little at his joke.&nbsp; "Well, I don't live here Richard. I am merely on vacation. Came here to escape my asshole ex and ex best friend. A time to recoup and become me.&nbsp; Right now, I really don't have a place to live. All my stuff is in a storage unit back in Colorado. A place to live is on my to do list when I return home." Smiling at him, she washed the soap from her body.&nbsp; "Tell me more about your home Richard.&nbsp; Will I ever see it some day?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>08-04-2010, 15:54:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard listened to her talk as the water from the shower started to wash away the lather of soap on his skin.&nbsp; Though he didn’t understand some of the terms she used but he got the gist of what she was saying, and enjoyed listening to her speak.&nbsp; He was interested to know&nbsp; that she was here on holiday and that she didn’t actually live her, and that she was here trying to escape a bad situation. He felt bad for her and he placed a comforting hand on her shoulder.<br><br>When she asked him to tell her about his home Richard had to think.&nbsp; “Home for me has been where ever I could rest my head for the last eight years Richard replied.&nbsp; From time to time I will stay at Olympus with my father, though that generally doesn’t last long.&nbsp; Before Zoe, was killed we lived in a lovely two story cottage on the edge of a small village.&nbsp; I haven’t been back since that night.&nbsp; Though now I think it is time to pay my final respects and when I do, I would be happy for you to come with me.”
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>09-04-2010, 02:29:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme loved how his hand went to her shoulder. Comfort...no one had comforted her since this all went down. Many had thought it was her fault all along. That if she had been home more, paid attention to him more. Isme knew that would not have helped.&nbsp; That he had long ago stopped loving her and just used Kimmi as an excuse.&nbsp; Hell they were better suited for each other anyway.<br><br>Leaning against the stall, Isme listened to him as he spoke of his home or lack there of since his first love had died. She heard his words and smiled a little.&nbsp; "Sure, if you want me to.&nbsp; But we need to get the ball rolling Richard.&nbsp; I have to find a place to live. I return to Colorado in 2 days and then we need to get you some clothes while here and when we get back to my town we will get you more ok?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>09-04-2010, 03:11:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				New clothes, he remembered the reaction he had gotten from the couple he had met on the trail the previous night calling it a costume.&nbsp; Something more inconspicuous that would allow him to better blend in on this world would be good.&nbsp; The stream of water washed away the last of the soap from his body. “I would be honored if you came with me,” Richard said as he reached for his towel and opened the door to the stall.&nbsp; <br><br>As he began running the towel through his hair he remembered what had brought him here in the first place.&nbsp; During the period of ecstasy he had shared with Isme he had allowed himself to forget about the demon that had gotten away.&nbsp; Isme was in danger as long as the demon was out their.&nbsp; The demon had been wounded significantly.&nbsp; At the same time demons like demigods healed fast, at his best guess it would take the demon four days at the very least to recover enough to strike again, and Richard did not want to do that here.&nbsp; What they needed now was distance from the demon.&nbsp; His tracking senses had their limits and if they could get far enough away they would be able to lose him for a time while they sorted things out.&nbsp; “Isme how far away is this place you call Colorado?”&nbsp; Richard asked as he looked into the mirror noticing a light stubble on his face.&nbsp; “It may be wise to head there as soon as we can.&nbsp; Though I seriously wounded the demon that attacked yesterday he was able to escape before I could finish him.”
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>09-04-2010, 03:20:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme thought about it.&nbsp; "Several hours at least.&nbsp; If you want I can contact the airline and see if I can get us a flight tomorrow?"&nbsp; She loved how he looked with the water dripping down and could think of nothing better than to lick some of that water off him..every nice succulent inch of him.&nbsp; Shaking her head, she remembered the demon. There would be time for fun later.&nbsp; "Is that ok with you Richard?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>09-04-2010, 03:49:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard realized not for the first time that there where many thing in this realm that he didn’t understand.&nbsp; When she mentioned something call an airline images of a line of giant birds sprung to mind, though he was pretty sue that wasn't what she meant.&nbsp; He turned to look at her momentarily, though instead of asking what an airline was he simply nodded.&nbsp; &nbsp;“Tomorrow will be fine,” Richard said with a smile as he again took in how beautiful she looked as the water ran over her.&nbsp; &nbsp;Gods he loved how she looked and felt he could watch her all day.&nbsp; Instead however Richard grabbed the pants he had worn earlier still damp from his initial experiment with the shower and pulled them on despite the dampness.&nbsp; “I’ll meet you in the other room when you’re finished,” Richard said as he made his way to door.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>09-04-2010, 03:53:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme watched him go and sighed. Damn the man..well demigod was perfect.&nbsp; Sighing, she washed up and got out, placing the towel around her. Walking back into the bedroom she grabbed some panties, cotton short, tank top and a bra and put them on before running a brush through her wet hair.&nbsp; Pulling it up in a ponytail, she walked over to her lap top on a nearby table and turned it on.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>09-04-2010, 04:16:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard had pulled on his boots but left his armor sitting on the floor and walked over to the window to take a look outside.&nbsp; Though still relatively low the rays of the sun where&nbsp; already poking through the tree line onto the collection of huts he had seen the previous night when he had followed Isme’s trail.&nbsp; When Richard turned from the window he saw that Isme was dress in a lovely black and silver outfit that accented her perfect form.&nbsp; Her hair was pulled into simple pony tail.&nbsp; He felt his heart beating with delight as he looked on.&nbsp; As he walked over to where she was sitting a strange device that he had never seen before on her lap, he couldn’t help but feel that she was more lovely and radiant than even the goddesses of Olympus.&nbsp; Richard took a seat next to Isme and looked over her shoulder in wonder at the device she had in her lap.&nbsp; “What is this?” Richard asked in wonder his curiosity at last getting the best of him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>09-04-2010, 04:43:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme smiled at him.&nbsp; "It's called a computer." She figure keep it as simply as she could. "It is modern technology that will allow me to change the flight I want out and add you. " Isme eyed his armor.&nbsp; "Hmmm I have just the way to get that on the plane.&nbsp; You trust me right,"she purred, smiling at him.&nbsp; Turning her attention back to the laptop, she was glad the flight changing was not a problem.&nbsp; Once done she began to look for a new place to live when they got back. "Hmm this looks promising Richard." She showed him a fully furnished home for rent on the outskirts of a small Colorado town. Set in the mountains, the nearest neighbor was five miles away. It was a 4 bedroom old farmhouse with a barn.&nbsp; "What do you think?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>09-04-2010, 05:06:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Though he still didn’t understand how the computer worked, he decided it wasn’t important.&nbsp; When she asked him if he trusted her he smiled at her kissed her on the neck.&nbsp; Then he looked down at several shots of the farm house on the screen.&nbsp; The house reminded him much of his old home in it construction.&nbsp; The fact that the nearest neighbor would be five miles away was good to.&nbsp; Clearly this was a world where demigods and demons we’re not a normal sight and from the images he saw the house would be easy to defend and fortify.&nbsp; “It’s perfect,” Richard said with a smile and then he frowned voicing for the first time how lost he felt in this world.&nbsp; “It is clear that your world is very different to the one I use to Isme.&nbsp; I will be relying on you greatly to guide me through your world.&nbsp; As for the Demon I promise you that he will not threaten you again.”
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>09-04-2010, 05:12:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme purred when he kissed her neck.&nbsp; "Hmm good."Grabbing her cell phone she dialed the Realtor.&nbsp; In no time at all, everything was set. Smiling, Isme closed her phone. "Ok, it's all ours.&nbsp; Now..we need to get you something to wear on the plane.&nbsp; Ready to shop with me Richard,"Isme asked.&nbsp; Her eyes took all of him in.&nbsp; Yeah, something nice. Some tight jeans, button down shirts. Anything that showed off those muscles and his tight ass. Hmm maybe have him go commando.&nbsp; Yeah she was not going to introduce him to underwear at all.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>09-04-2010, 05:34:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard nodded uncertainly when she asked him if he was ready to shop deciding that he was as ready as he would ever be.&nbsp; “Lead the way,” Richard replied getting to his feet extending his hand to Isme to help her up.&nbsp; “Is their anything anything I should bring with me?”&nbsp; When he looked at her he noticed a playful look on her face, and he smiled wondering what she was thinking.&nbsp; He didn’t have much with him it was true.&nbsp; He preferred to travel light his arms and armor along with a canteen his only real possession besides a small bag of gold dracma the currency of Olympus.&nbsp; Somehow he doubted the dracma would be worth anything is this realm.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>14-04-2010, 04:26:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She smiled, looking him up and down again.&nbsp; "Nope, just that sexy body of yours. "Isme noticed he was looking at his weapons.&nbsp; "They stay behind Richard.&nbsp; Would be a smart thing to do."&nbsp; As Isme grabbed her purse, she stopped and turned to him.&nbsp; "Umm the demon can come out night and day? Will he take long to heal?" Maybe he did need his weapons she thought.&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>14-04-2010, 09:48:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard smiled at Isme’s comment about his body.&nbsp; He felt the same way about her, though he didn’t say so as the discussion turned to the demon and he frowned.&nbsp; He didn’t like the idea of being without his weapon.&nbsp; However he also didn’t want to cause trouble by carrying it around.&nbsp; Still if worse came to worse he could always transform into something with sharp teeth and claws should the worse happen.&nbsp; “The demon prefers to hunt at night, but it can attack during the day.,” Richard replied.&nbsp; “However I do not think he will attack again soon.&nbsp; I dealt him a serious wound back on the beach that even he won’t be able to recover from quickly.&nbsp; I will leave my weapon her if you think it wise."&nbsp; <br><br>Richard walked over to the door and held it open for Isme.&nbsp; “Your world must truly be peaceful if its citizens do not carry weapons to defend themselves,”&nbsp; Richard commented as they left the hut.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>15-04-2010, 04:23:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme laughed, the sound melodious.&nbsp; Smiling, she headed out the door.&nbsp; "No, it is anything but peaceful.&nbsp; We just carry smaller more easily concealed weapons.&nbsp; When we get back I'll show you what I mean ok?"&nbsp; Waiting for him to close the door, Isme took his hand and lead him out of the resort and to the nearby town.&nbsp; Women ogled him as they walked by and it ticked her off.&nbsp; Yet he was not exclusively hers.&nbsp; A great bout of sex didn't meant anything but damn she wanted to claw those bitches eyeballs out.&nbsp; Her gray eyes glared at another woman who was using body language to get Richard's attention.&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>15-04-2010, 04:38:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard couldn’t help but be in awe of the town they traveled to.&nbsp; There we’re so many people here and building that reached high into the sky.&nbsp; It was as though the gods had built this place.&nbsp; The people here we’re all very friendly in particular the women which he noted bothered Isme quite a bit.&nbsp; It seems some things did transcend the realms.&nbsp; Here as back home jealousy existed.&nbsp; Still he found it easy to ignore the other women.&nbsp; Though there we’re some lovely ones amongst them none he felt could hold a candle to Ismene.&nbsp; As they walked along the sidewalk he stopped suddenly and turned Isme so that she was facing him and leaned forward wrapped his arm around her back and kissed her deeply on the lips.&nbsp; He was aware that some of the ogling stopped when he did this as most of them got the message he hoped they would.&nbsp; As he pulled back he brushed a strand of brown hair our of Isme’s eyes.&nbsp; “Don’t let them bother you my dear,” Richard said with a smile.&nbsp; “The currents of my heart do not change easily.&nbsp; I only have eyes for you.”
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>15-04-2010, 04:47:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme had been caught by surprise when he turned her and kissed her passionately.&nbsp; When he pulled away and spoke, her gray eyes watched him closely.&nbsp; His words made her think he was hers and she was his.&nbsp; Smiling, she slid her arm in his and pulled him to a nearby store.&nbsp; Inside, Isme walked over to a rack with some tacky Hawaiian shirts.&nbsp; "Yeah, not for you baby."&nbsp; Heading over to another rack, she grabbed some shorts, regular t shirts as well as some muscle shirts.&nbsp; Isme handed them to him.&nbsp; "Ok. Umm pants next."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>15-04-2010, 05:10:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard had to shake his head when he saw the shirt with bright colors and flower patterns.&nbsp; &nbsp; He definitely could not see himself wearing any of those.&nbsp; He was grateful when she directed him away from that rack and over to another.&nbsp; She picked out some shorts for him in various colors and then some tee shirts, and muscle shirts.&nbsp; Something about the muscle shirts struck a cord with him and he smiled as he pulled and took one of them from her and pulled it on over his head.&nbsp; It fit comfortably and showed off his well toned form.&nbsp; He smiled in approval&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br>He followed Isme through the store and eventually they arrived at a rack that had a variety of pants.&nbsp; Richard saw several styles that he liked, but he decided that Isme knew the styles here better than he did and let her choose for him.&nbsp; While she did he pick up a pair of shaded glasses and tried them on.&nbsp; Checking out his appearance in one of the mirrors.&nbsp; Richard smiled liking what he saw.&nbsp; "What do you think my dear?" Richard asked Isme for her opinion.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>15-04-2010, 05:22:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme looked at him and smiled.&nbsp; Damn those shirts were real nice.&nbsp; "I like them.&nbsp; Hey you see anything you like Richard?"&nbsp; She stood there, holding the pants and shirts, watching him.&nbsp; "Once we have what you like you can try them on in the dressing room ok?"&nbsp; There was something about Richard that Isme thought he would even look good in a paper bag.&nbsp; Hmm maybe a little naughty time in the dressing room, she thought.&nbsp; The dressing rooms here were big and had full doors. They were also located in the back and so many who brought clothes here didn't seem to try them on.&nbsp; Smiling, Isme waited.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>15-04-2010, 16:04:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard took a look at the clothes she had pulled off the rack.&nbsp; He selected a couple of muscle shirts a blue and a black one.&nbsp; He also took a shirt that had a magnificent bald eagle on the face. along with a couple of plain faced tee’s.&nbsp; Isme watched him as he made each selection though he wasn’t sure she cared much what he wore.&nbsp; Richard smiled as he turned his attention to the different types of pants. “I like this material,”&nbsp; Richard said selecting 2 pair of blue jean as well as 2 pair of black. He then turned his attention to the cutoffs selecting a couple in a light tan color and then put the rest of the clothes back on the rack.&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br>As they made their way back to the dressing room Richard saw a pair of black and white shoes and with help from Isme selected a size for him to try on.&nbsp; Richard then followed Isme back to the dressing room.&nbsp; He hung back just a bit so that he could watch her walk.&nbsp; It was like watching a goddess he thought, and he should know he had seen a few in his day.&nbsp; None of them compared to Isme as far as he was concerned.&nbsp; He smiled warmly at Isme.&nbsp; He hadn’t felt this good in a long time and it was all thanks to her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>17-04-2010, 02:27:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme watched him closely.&nbsp; The way he moved had all female eyes locked onto him and Isme smiled smugly.&nbsp; As they walked to the dressing room, she thought about how she felt so good. It had been so long since she had been truly happy. Never had she been happy with Jaden. Richard treated her like a goddess and that felt great.&nbsp; Smiling, she opened a&nbsp; door.&nbsp; "In here love.&nbsp; Try them on and show me ok?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>17-04-2010, 02:49:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard followed Isme obediently into the dressing room noticing the playful look on Isme face as she beckoned for him to follow.&nbsp; He felt a thrill of excitement running through his body as he closed the door be him.&nbsp; Richard chuckled a coy look on his face as he began dropping his pants.&nbsp; “Is this another custom of your your world,” Richard asked smiling as she his pants feel to floor.&nbsp; With Isme in the room watching him he felt a tremendous thrill run through his whole body.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>17-04-2010, 03:02:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme smiled.&nbsp; "Nope.&nbsp; But any chance to look at that gorgeous body of yours is one I will not pass up love." Leaning against the door, she watched Richard undress. His body was so yummy and he was hers..all hers.&nbsp; Biting her lower lip, she suddenly had visions of them in the dressing room. Both naked, her body facing the mirror as Richard took her in any fashion he wanted.&nbsp; Damn she was wet again. "Umm maybe I should wait outside Richard."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>17-04-2010, 03:33:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				While Isme’s suggestion was probably the smart thing to do, Richard found he didn’t want her to go.&nbsp; By the gods he wanted to hold her close to him, the public setting only adding to his excitement.&nbsp; Richard caught her gently by the wrist before she could leave the dressing room and pulled her back to him so that he could kiss her passionately.&nbsp; Her lips we’re sweet to his taste, like a drinking a fine wine.&nbsp; They stumbled backwards until Richard felt his back against the wall of the dressing room.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>17-04-2010, 03:39:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme moaned when he kissed her hard and fell back against the dressing room wall.&nbsp; "Richard...we shouldn't I mean..it's..."&nbsp; Damn she was turned on by the concept of him fucking her hard in the dressing room while others walked outside.&nbsp; Hell they could even be caught and that turned her on big time.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>17-04-2010, 03:55:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard knew she was right of course.&nbsp; Maybe.... you’re right...” Richard replied they his body wasn’t listening.&nbsp; They could be caught at anytime here, but he didn’t really care.&nbsp; Being around her did something to his sensibilities and made him act in ways he would never consider before.&nbsp; As he kissed his right hand groped for her leg pulling it so that it was inside of her leg was wrapped around his hip, the fabric of her clothes against his skin.&nbsp; Gods he wanted to get those clothes off and fuck her here.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>17-04-2010, 04:05:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme moaned.&nbsp; Her hands roamed over his sculpted body.&nbsp; Man she needed him. "Ok..one time Richard,"she said.&nbsp; Isme began to strip off each article of clothing she had.&nbsp; First her shirt, the bra. When her breasts were freed, Isme grabbed his hands and put them on them.&nbsp; "Richard,"she hissed. Leaving his hand there she began to take off her pants and panties.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>17-04-2010, 04:28:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Her breast felt soft in his hands her nipples becoming aroused.&nbsp; She was so wonderful and his arousal grew as she pulled off her pants and panties.&nbsp; Richard slid the muscle shirt he had put on in the store up and over his head and then he wrapped his powerful arms through her slender arms and lifted her up about six inches off the ground pulling her against his body and bury his face between her magnificent breasts. His cock which had quickly become erect rubbing against the interior of her thigh.&nbsp; Richard groaned in pleasure and he kissed her breasts.&nbsp; &nbsp; Slowly with Isme still in his arms he reversed there position she was against the wall using it to support her wait and free up his hands.&nbsp; “Isme,” he whispered as his cock rubbed against her wet pussy felling the urge to enter her.&nbsp; “Oh....god Isme.”
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>17-04-2010, 04:34:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				One minute her feet were on the floor...the next they were in the air and Richard had buried his face between her breasts.&nbsp; Moaning, her body was on fire for him. Isme could feel his hard cock on her thigh.&nbsp; Again she was in another position.&nbsp; Richard was behind her, his cock right there...right at her dripping pussy.&nbsp; Whimpering, she wiggled her body against his.&nbsp; "Richard.. oh gods..fuck me now please...oh god."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>17-04-2010, 04:48:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard didn’t need to be told twice and he slowly but easily slide his cock into her wet pussy.&nbsp; “Oh gods Isme,” Richard said as a sharp wave of pleasure ran the length of his hard cock as her pussy greedily accepted him, he moved deep inside before backing up and trusting again.&nbsp; While he was doing that he reached his hands around and began to play with her breast feeling their soft form in his hands.&nbsp; “I love you Isme,” Ricahrd whispered into her ear breathing heavily between grunts of pleasure.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>17-04-2010, 04:55:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme moaned and braced herself against the wall as Richard pounded his thick meat in and out faster and harder.&nbsp; His hands grabbed her breasts and began to squeeze and touch. His words warmed her heart that for too long had been encased in ice.&nbsp; "I...I love you too Richard."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>17-04-2010, 05:12:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richarad didn’t think he would ever say those simple words again.&nbsp; “I love you, so much,” he said again as he brushed her brown hair out of the way so that he could tenderly kiss and nibble the back of her neck.&nbsp; When Zoe had been murdered, he had never thought there would be anyone else for him.&nbsp; Isme had taken a sledge hammer and broke her way into his heart and he was so grateful to her for that.&nbsp; He wanted to make her dreams come true.&nbsp; As he continued to push in and out of her pussy he knew it would not be long before he burst.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>17-04-2010, 05:14:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme moaned and felt it comming as he pounded into her more and mroe.&nbsp; Hissing in pleasure as he nibbled the back of her neck.&nbsp; It wasn't long before she cried out his name, cuming hard.&nbsp; Her pussy latched on and milked his thick cock. Her small frame shivered under his.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>17-04-2010, 05:39:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard felt her pussy clutch harder on his cock as she came making his cock tense even more than he thought possible.&nbsp; “Oh gods,” Richard cried out as he followed moments later as he felt himself cumming deep inside of her.&nbsp; Feeling an insane amount of pleasure as he simply held her mounted on his cock.&nbsp; The milky fluid from their combined juices dripping down his ball sack.&nbsp; The moment felt perfect.&nbsp; That is until a knock came at the door and they heard a voice calling through the door.<br><br>“Sir is everything alright in there?” a female voice that probably belonged to an employee asked.&nbsp; "We've had people reporting noises from you're dressing room.&nbsp; Richards face felt hot and it was enough for him to finally pull out of Isme's still soaking wet pussy.&nbsp; His cock still covered in their combined juices.&nbsp; <br><br>Richard coughed slightly trying to keep his embarrassment out of his voice.&nbsp; “Every thing he fine,” he replied with the feeble lie trying keep an even tone.&nbsp; “I just had a zipper get stuck on me is all.”
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>17-04-2010, 21:44:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme was aware of nothing else but him and her.&nbsp; When the woman knocked and spoke, she blushed red and bit her lip. Never had she done anything like this in her whole life but damn it was nice.&nbsp; Biting back a whimper as he slid out of her, Isme grinned at his little like and began to dress.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>18-04-2010, 02:37:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard was still feeling a bit red in the face as the woman at the door left, and he breathed a sigh of relief.&nbsp; He looked over at Isme getting dressed and he chuckled slightly at the near miss with the employee.&nbsp; He watched her for a few moments thinking incredibly lucky he had been to have found Isme. Still watcher her Richard began to dress pulling on a pair of the cutoffs that had been discarder earlier.&nbsp; “You are an amazing woman Isme,” Richard commented as he picked up one of the muscle shirts pulling it on over his head.&nbsp; As she was putting her bra back on Richard came up behind her and helped her snap it back into place.&nbsp; "I notice you did not get any undergarment for me." he observed stepping back from Isme as she was pulling on her shirt.&nbsp; &nbsp; When he had finished he turned her head and kissed her on the cheek still enjoying the moment they had recently shared.&nbsp; "Do they only make them for women?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>18-04-2010, 17:05:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme smiled at his comment and then had to stifle a giggle about his comment about the bra.&nbsp; "It is called a bra Richard and men do not where them.&nbsp; Well..men who wish to dress as woman do and that is a whole nother story there.&nbsp; Umm it's worn to keep our breasts from sagging I guess. I'm not really sure. "&nbsp; Putting her shirt back on she turned to him.&nbsp; "Honestly I hate them but if I don't wear one my nipples will show and I doubt you want other men ogling me."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>19-04-2010, 00:15:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard left eyebrow rose in surprise when she mentioned men who wish to dress like women do.&nbsp; He had never heard of such a thing before.&nbsp; Another cultural difference he supposed and he decided not to ask.&nbsp; “It seems a shame to me,” Richard said as he opened the door to the dressing room to check that the coast was clear.&nbsp; He could imagine Isme already perfect form dressed without the bra, knowing that she would look even more lovely than she already did.&nbsp; “I suppose it makes sense though, I saw plenty of men ogling you already out of the street.&nbsp; Not that I blame them really.” Richard chuckled as they made there way up towards the cash register.&nbsp; “I can’t imagine a man alive who would be able to resist you.”
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>19-04-2010, 02:38:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme smiled. "Well there are a few. " Taking her credit card out, she paid for his stuff and grabbed the bags. Taking his arm, she led him back to her little suite. Inside she put the bags down and grabbed her suitcase, beginning to pack what she had brought.&nbsp; "So when we get back to my new place. We will have to set some ground rules Richard.&nbsp; Not that I think it will be an issue just my ex and I had some issues and I don't want that to happen again."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>19-04-2010, 02:59:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard was okay with her setting a few ground rule.&nbsp; He would expect nothing less in fact.&nbsp; He would probably have to set a few himself he thought.&nbsp; “That’s fine Isme,” he replied as he walked over to look over to peer out the window looking for signs of the demon.&nbsp; <br><br>Isme didn’t get a chance to respond however as there was suddenly a knock at the door. Richard looked over at Isme.&nbsp; “We’re you expecting someone,” Richard asked as he moved cautiously towards the door his sword in his hand.&nbsp; He didn't think the demon would attack yet but he was taking no chances.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>19-04-2010, 03:02:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme walked to the door and opened it a little to see a strange man. He was wearing odd rose colored sun glasses.&nbsp; "Well hey there little lady." He looked over his shoulder and spotted Richard.&nbsp; "Damn you get around man."&nbsp; He looked back down at Isme over the rims of his glasses.&nbsp; "Going to let me in?"&nbsp; She smiled at him.&nbsp; "Depends on who the hell you are."&nbsp; He giggled.&nbsp; "Oh she's got some spit and fire to her."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>19-04-2010, 03:17:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard shouldn’t have been surprised to see the messenger god, but he was.&nbsp; Of his many relative Richard got along best with him.&nbsp; Richard smiled warily lowering his sword.&nbsp; “It’s okay Isme let him in,” Richard said answering before the god could.&nbsp; “Just make sure you don’t let him near anything of value.”&nbsp; <br><br>The god gave a look of mock hurt that broke into a smile.&nbsp; “Quite right you are my brother quite right you are.”&nbsp; <br><br>Richard could tell even without her asking that Isme wanted answers, and so he stepped up so that he was standing next to her.&nbsp; “Isme this is my half brother the messenger of the gods Hermes.”<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>19-04-2010, 03:30:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme had moved aside when Richard said it was ok. But then he went and dropped the bomb.&nbsp; "Half brother.&nbsp; You mean your father is..."&nbsp; She headed to sit down, in shock.&nbsp; "You are a demi god...then your father is...."<br><br>Hermes smiled, showing his perfect teeth.&nbsp; "The great one himself sweety. The might Zeus." He walked over to her and knelt down.&nbsp; "She's a looker.&nbsp; Want to share?"&nbsp; He eyes Isme. "You know, gods are way better than demi gods in the sack."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>19-04-2010, 04:00:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard had forgotten that he hadn’t told Isme who his father was.&nbsp; He had meant to get around to it but every time he had been on the verge to something else had come up.&nbsp; He could tell that the news was a shock to her.&nbsp; The Hermes had talked about them sharing Isme and his face went bright red worried what Isme would think of Herme’s offer realizing then exactly how she had felt in town when all the women had been ogling him.&nbsp; By the gods Hermes could be a pain in ass when he wanted to be.&nbsp; He was regretting already having told Isme to let him in, but he damage was done.&nbsp; “Please tell me you didn’t just come here to annoy me Hermes,” Richard said still felling hot and bothered.&nbsp; Isme he thought feeling very protective of her was his.&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br>Hermes laughed clearly enjoying the demigods discomfort.&nbsp; “You’re always such a stick in the mud Richard.” Hermes replied still clearly amused.&nbsp; “However in answer to your question I am here for other reasons.&nbsp; You’re father Zeus would like you to know that their are rumbling from Lucifers realm.&nbsp; A trio of class B are being sent to join Abaddon the demon that you’ve been chasing.&nbsp; You probably won’t be safe her much longer...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>19-04-2010, 04:08:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme watched and listened.&nbsp; Zeus...the big god...was his father.&nbsp; Her head swam.Of all the gods he was well known to sleep with many human women. "Class..class b?"<br><br>Hermes looked at her and grinned.&nbsp; "Hmm you sure you won't share brother.&nbsp; Three some might be nice."&nbsp; The human woman was very very hot even though humans were not his thing.&nbsp; He looked back to Richard.&nbsp; "I figure you got about 4 hours to vamoose before they come.&nbsp; won't be pretty. There are quite a high number of them...at least 50. I gave them a little...rabbit to chase so you can get away."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>19-04-2010, 04:43:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard rolled his eyes in annoyance when Hermes asked if he was sure about not sharing.&nbsp; He was about to say something in retort, but when Hermes told him that they only had a few hours to get out he stopped.&nbsp; “Damn it,” Richard cursed.&nbsp; “Though far weaker than the A class, Richard knew that a horde of B class demons would be more than he could handle.&nbsp; It was time for them to go the quicker the better.&nbsp; <br><br>“Isme get your things we have to go now,” Richard said his mind suddenly keen to the impending danger that was coming.&nbsp; The beautiful warm feeling of being on holiday was fading quickly replaced by concern for Isme’s safety.&nbsp; Lucifers forces must be getting desperate he thought.&nbsp; Why do they want to kill her so badly he wondered.&nbsp; He knew she was a priestess of course, it felt like the kitchen sink was being thrown at them.<br><br>“Richard I have something for you,” Hermes said&nbsp; pulling from one of his pockets four small round balls that looked like marbles with storm clouds thundering inside.&nbsp; “Use these only if you have to little brother.”&nbsp; <br><br>Richard looked at the orbs nodding understanding exactly what they where.&nbsp; “Two trips,” Richard said to himself.&nbsp; “Two for me and two for Isme.”<br><br>“Right,”&nbsp; Hermes replied nodding.&nbsp; “Just smash one on the ground and think of where you want to go.”&nbsp; Hermes reached out his hand and Richard took it.&nbsp; “Good luck brother, stay together and stay safe.”
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>19-04-2010, 04:54:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He kissed Isme's cheek and merely vanished. Getting up, she quickly began throwing things into the suitcase. As she did she rattled off how they had to stop on the way to the airport to crate up his shield and sword before heading on. There was panic in her eyes as she ran about.&nbsp; Checking off in her head all she needed to pack and what really didn't matter and could stay behind.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>19-04-2010, 05:24:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard could tell that Isme was rattled.&nbsp; The news that Hermes had delivered had shaken her and he couldn’t really blame her for it.&nbsp; If he was honest with himself he was feeling unsettled as well, he was just better at not showing it.&nbsp; As she was running around collecting her things Richard noticed something that he had overlooked the previous night sitting on he end table.&nbsp; It was a dagger.&nbsp; She had attacked him last night he remembered but now that he looked at it he realized what it was.&nbsp; “Celestial Bronze,” he said said looking at the dagger.&nbsp; He noticed the crest of Zeus inscribed on the hilt.&nbsp; <br><br>“So this is what my father gave you’re family,” Richard said almost breathlessly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>24-04-2010, 23:55:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme stopped and looked at him, her eyes staring wildly around the room.&nbsp; "Huh, what Richard."&nbsp; Blinking, she headed back to packing quickly.&nbsp; They couldn't leave anything behind that could be a way fro the demon to track them. It hit her then what he was talking about.&nbsp; "Oh that. I guess, I don't know. It's been handed down in my family for forever Richard. I have no clue who gave it to us.&nbsp; My parents couldn't remember."&nbsp; Once the suitcases were filled, she quickly closed them and looked around the room one more time.&nbsp; "Ok your sword and shield will be shipped separately but don't worry. I am going to use the college's information and have it shipped to my house like it is part off a dig or something."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>25-04-2010, 00:58:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Once again the idea of being separated from his arms and armor was not a comforting prospect especially not with the information Hermes had just provided.&nbsp; He trusted Isme however and knew that if she thought it was best for them to be sent in this manner then so be it.&nbsp; He looked at the dagger again seeing his fathers crest.&nbsp; “Isme, I think you should keep this with you,” said Richard crossing the room to give her the blade.&nbsp; “If I am right in my thinking then it is imperative that you keep it close.”<br><br>Richard looked around the room, now looking much different as many of the items had been packed, including the clothes that had recently been purchased for him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>25-04-2010, 01:06:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme looked from the blade to Richard and nodded her head.&nbsp; She put it in her purse and looked to him.&nbsp; "Listen. You need to stay close by me Richard.&nbsp; Follow my lead ok?"&nbsp; Smiling, she grabbed some bags. "Take a few bags and act like we are a married couple on honeymoon ok?" She prayed to the gods this would work.&nbsp; Her heart pounded.&nbsp; If they were found out at the airport they could be arrested and then sitting ducks for the demon.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>25-04-2010, 01:18:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard nodded at Isme’s instructions and pick up a few of bags.&nbsp; He could see how worried Isme was.&nbsp; The news that Hermes had delivered had clearly shaken her.&nbsp; As they left made for the door taking a last&nbsp; look to make sure they hadn’t forgotten anything of importance.&nbsp; “It will be okay,” Richard said calmly trying to reassure her.&nbsp; “Hermes is very good at this sort of thing, if he says we have four hour we probably have six.”
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>25-04-2010, 01:34:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme nodded her head as they lugged the bags to a cab nearby. Once everything was in the trunk but her purse, she got into the back with Richard.&nbsp; "I hope so.&nbsp; Damn this is going to be close."&nbsp; The cab headed for the airport. "Your weapons will be fine Richard.&nbsp; We just can't take them on the plane.&nbsp; Not sure how I am going to get the dagger through either. " Isme closed her eyes and leaned her head back. She wanted a change in her life, some adventure but not like this.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>25-04-2010, 02:06:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard found the cab to be mildly interesting as he had taken a seat next to Isme.&nbsp; He had seen them earlier when they had gone in to town and wondered how they seem to move on their own.&nbsp; He did not mention this to Isme at the moment as he could see she was still deeply worried. “I’m sorry I didn’t tell you who my father was,” Richard said as he reached his arm behind around her neck and leaned over to give her a peck on the cheek.&nbsp; <br><br>The cab took off from the resort going at a decent clip.&nbsp; Richard was mildly surprised by the speed of the carriage.&nbsp; Truly they had some amazing things in this realm and Richard wondered why the gods had never decided to bring such things to the Olympian realm.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>25-04-2010, 02:17:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Getting on the plane had been fine.&nbsp; Richard's armor was in a crate in the belly with their luggage and the dagger was safe in her purse. Odd enough it had not set off the metal detectors.&nbsp; Smiling, Isme had slept on the plane, her head on Richard's shoulder only to waken right before they landed. She had given him the window seat, figuring he's never been on a plane before.<br><br>Once they landed and retrieved their luggage, Isme managed to find the rental car place and got a car. Smiling at Richard as he got in the passenger seat.&nbsp; "Ready to go to my new place?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>25-04-2010, 02:35:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The trip on the plane had been an incredible experience for Richard.&nbsp; He had of course flown before but never like this.&nbsp; It was very different than becoming an eagle and soaring through the sky himself.&nbsp; If he had to admit it, the sensation was a little unnerving for him as he was use to being in control in the air yet here he was just a passenger.&nbsp; <br><br>The trip had lasted many hours and when they had touched down Richard found he was glad to have his feet on solid ground again as he climbed into the car.&nbsp; He had been worried about a demon attacking them the air.&nbsp; &nbsp;Isme who was sitting behind the wheel of the car asked him if he was ready to go Richard nodded that he was smiling at her.&nbsp; Her mood seemed to have improved during the flight.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He stifled a yawn on his arm.&nbsp; Though Isme had slept on the plane Richard had found himself unable to do so.&nbsp; The climate he noted here was very different than it had been on Hawaii and he found himself a little chilled in his shorts and t-shirt.&nbsp; He would have to make a point to change.&nbsp; “Isme, before we we’re interrupted by Hermes you had mentioned laying down some ground rules,” Richard said as&nbsp; the car took off.&nbsp; “We never finished that conversation, though I think its important we still have it.”
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>25-04-2010, 02:45:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme drove through the nearby town and down the expressway, heading to her new home.&nbsp; Taking the off ramp, she drove through the town and the up the mountain that would take her home.&nbsp; Home...&nbsp; Shaking her head she thought about the ground rules.&nbsp; &nbsp;"Ok one...if you and I are an item there is to be no other and I mean no other woman but me.&nbsp; Gods help you Richard if I catch you cheating on me.&nbsp; Two...if I do something that pisses you off or upsets you talk to me." Turning down a dirt road, the wind began to blow and little white flakes danced in the sky.&nbsp; "Shit we are in for it. I hope the local store brought the food I emailed them for."&nbsp; The pulled up to the house and she got out.&nbsp; "Three..if you are going to leave me just tell me."&nbsp; Isme headed to the back of the car to get the luggage.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>25-04-2010, 03:26:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard watched the snow falling and listened as Isme laid down what she expected of him.&nbsp; Her terms we’re fine by him.&nbsp; He climbed out of the car and helped her as she grabbed the luggage out of the back.&nbsp; “You have my word Isme,” Richard said earnestly in answer as he picked up his sword and shield as well as one of the bags.&nbsp; “I still say any man that would cheat on you is a fool.”&nbsp; The temperature which had been only mildly cool when they had arrived at the airport was now downright frigid.&nbsp; The clothes he was wearing we’re totally useless now as the snow was falling harder on them.&nbsp; As he breathed he could see the vapors from his breath.&nbsp; <br><br>“You made a good choice picking this place,” said Richard as they reached the door.&nbsp; “Demons hate the cold.&nbsp; Their realm is that of fire and brimstone so they are very sensitive to it.”&nbsp; He smiled at Isme who was nearby flakes of snow in her lovely brown hair.&nbsp; “I have a few ground rule of my own.”&nbsp; Richard looked at Isme wondering what her response would be.&nbsp; “Without knowing how much the demons know, I will be sticking close to you.”&nbsp; Richard paused.&nbsp; “Second if you need to go anywhere without me let me know and I will stay as close as possible.&nbsp; “Third,” and a smirk crosses his face.&nbsp; “Whenever you’re here you wear clothes that shows off you’re amazing figure.”&nbsp; Richard finished playfully in an attempt to lighten the mood.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>25-04-2010, 03:44:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She listened to his rules as they headed to the porch.&nbsp; Reaching over the door, she managed to find the key. Opening the door, she thought about his rules.&nbsp; Yeah she could live with them.&nbsp; Then he said the last room and she dropped the bag on the floor and spun to him.&nbsp; "Oh really Richard.&nbsp; And if I don't what will you do?" Oh she wanted to know.&nbsp; Would he punish her in some way? Grinning, she turned and bent down to pick up the bags she dropped.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>25-04-2010, 04:12:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				A mischievous grin crossed Richard face when she asked him what he would do if she didn’t obey his last ground rule.&nbsp; “If you don’t,” Richard replied setting his things down walking forward to where Isme was bending down to pick up what she had dropped.&nbsp; While she was still bent down Richard wrapped his arms around her waist pecking on her neck..&nbsp; &nbsp; “I’ll have to you a good tickle, and perhaps even a spanking.”&nbsp; Richard’s grin broadened being so close to her.&nbsp; “I assure you I can be very persuasive when I need to be.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>25-04-2010, 04:18:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme moaned when he wrapped his arms around her waist and kissed her neck.&nbsp; The though of the punishment was nice.&nbsp; Straightening, she figured she would play along.&nbsp; Rubbing her body against his, Isme looked over her shoulder and grinned.&nbsp; "Oh really love. Come, we have to put the groceries away which should be in the kitchen. As for clothes..we will have to go shopping. I don't have much that shows my body Richard."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>25-04-2010, 04:36:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As she straightened up rubbing her body against him sending a thrill like electricity through him.&nbsp; He let his hands slide off her and stood up as well following her into the kitchen.&nbsp; It seemed the food that she had ordered had arrived as she had hoped.&nbsp; A good thing to Richard thought as he looked out the window as the snow falling outside seemed to have intensified.&nbsp; When she mentioned that she didn’t have much that would show off her body and that she would have to go shopping for some Richard smiled.&nbsp; “You wouldn’t necessarily have to go shopping for clothes your know,” Richard said a smile still playing on his face thinking how lovely she looked in as little as possible, though not saying the rest as he picked up a bag filled with canned goods and began stocking the cabinets with the contents.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>25-04-2010, 04:40:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme arched an eyebrow and looked at him as she began to put away the meat and frozen food.&nbsp; &nbsp;Outside she noticed the snow and smiled.&nbsp; They would be stuck for a&nbsp; few days if she had it pegged right.&nbsp; "Oh and what do you suggest Richard? I walk around in a sheet or a towel all day?"&nbsp; Shaking her head, she closed the freezer and began to put stuff into the fridge. Not sure what he liked she made sure to get a little of everything. From junk food to health food.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>25-04-2010, 04:53:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard Grin broadened at her question at her question.&nbsp; He put away the last two cans of condensed soup in the cabinet and turned to the next bag which had various kinds of breads.&nbsp; “Well you know in this weather you might get kind of cold,” Richard teased, but if that is what you want I wouldn’t object.&nbsp; It didn’t take them long to put away the last of groceries.&nbsp; Outside the ground was now now covered in a blanket of white snow and if he had to guess the storm outside could blow all night.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>25-04-2010, 04:55:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme headed to turn on the heat and then over to the fireplace. Grabbing some firewood from the stack nearby she set to work getting a fire ready.&nbsp; "There should be another fireplace upstairs in the bedroom if you want to start that one Richard."&nbsp; Her mind whirled like the storm outside.&nbsp; He said the Demon's don't like the cold so maybe they would be safe.&nbsp; For how long it didn't matter to her right now. She was with him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>25-04-2010, 05:09:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Don't take too long," Richard said with a smile and made his way up the wooden steps of to the second floor feeling for the first time since arriving in this realm that he was in a place that was familiar to him.&nbsp; The house here had an old quality to it he though as he entered the bedroom seeing as below a fireplace with wood stacked nearby.&nbsp; As Richard set to work on the fire, his thoughts remained fixed on a feeling.&nbsp; Something he hadn’t felt since that tragic night when the demon had killed Zoe.&nbsp; He felt like he was home.&nbsp; It didn’t matter where he was as long as he was with Isme he was home.&nbsp; <br><br>Having made many fires in his time Richard knew all the tricks and in less than a few minutes he had a healthy blaze glowing warmly in the fire place casting a welcoming glow on the room which held a king sized bed that was already made, warm blankets and soft pillows on it.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>25-04-2010, 05:13:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tired from the long flight and the hectic day, Isme headed upstairs and stood in the doorway to the bedroom watching Richard. It was as if...as if he belonged here..with her. Smiling, she spoke.&nbsp; "I'm going to take a quick shower before heading to bed Richard."&nbsp; Turning, she headed down the hall to the bathroom. Stripping, she turned on the water and stepped into the shower.&nbsp; The bathroom also had a clawfoot tub which she planned on making use of.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>25-04-2010, 05:33:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard had been tempted to follow Isme to the shower, but decided to give her a little privacy.&nbsp; He put another log on&nbsp; the the fire and then went prepared to go back back down stairs.&nbsp; “Isme,” Richard called as he passed the bathroom door.&nbsp; “I’m going to do a quick sweep of the perimeter.&nbsp; I’ll be back in about ten minutes.”&nbsp; While he doubted the demons woulds follow them here especially in the blizzard he wanted to make absolutely sure.&nbsp; Richard descended the stairs and went to the door and went outside.&nbsp; The snow looked to be already a six inches thick deep with no end in sight for the storm.&nbsp; Then with a last look at the door Richard transformed into large shaggy black dog and set out into the snow.&nbsp; Visibility was now very poor but his nose compensated for that. <br><br>He sniffed for the smell that he associated with demon’s and as he had expected smelled nothing for which he was grateful.&nbsp; Keeping sight of the house Richard ran circle of the house and once he was satisfied that there we’re no demons around padded back to the house now thoroughly covered in snow.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>25-04-2010, 05:35:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme got out and dried off. With just the towel around her, she padded back down to the living room.&nbsp; Once there, she opened a suitcase and began to rummage through.&nbsp; Finding a silk nightgown, she headed back upstairs to the bedroom. There, she dropped the towel and slid the silk over her body. It hugged her curves, nipples poking through from the slight chill. Smiling, Isme went to hang the towel back up.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>25-04-2010, 05:49:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard returned to the covered porch of the house and before transforming&nbsp; back into his human form shook the snow out of his fur.&nbsp; The temperature seemed to be dropping even further and all he could think about as he opened the door and went back inside he thought with a smile how nice it would be to cuddle up under a warm blanket with Isme next to one of the fires.&nbsp; His pecks felt hard from the cold.&nbsp; Richard went to the kitchen and turned on the stove putting a kettle of water on it and headed upstairs.&nbsp; <br><br>He found Isme back up in the bedroom dressed in a silk nightgown, that showed off her gorgeous body.&nbsp; Once again Richard felt a thrill of excitement in his body.&nbsp; Thinking not for the first time how lucky he was.&nbsp; “I ran a check of the grounds,” Richard said coming in.&nbsp; “We’re all clear.&nbsp; I’ve also started some water boiling for some apple cider.&nbsp; Would you like some?”
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>26-04-2010, 02:12:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme had just climbed onto the bed when Richard came back in.&nbsp; His mention of apple cider made her smile.&nbsp; "I would like some Richard."&nbsp; Slowly she crawled on her hands and knees to the edge of the bed, licking her lips.&nbsp; Her eyes were locked on him. "So glad I have a hot demi god here to protect me." Slipping from the bed, she walked over and nipped Richard playfully on his chest. Walking behind him, she playfully swatted his ass.&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>26-04-2010, 03:03:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard smiles as she nips him playfully on the chest.&nbsp; Moments later she moves behind swatting him on the ass playfully.&nbsp; Richard turns his as head but remains standing where he was letting her take lead a coy smile on his face.&nbsp; “You’re in very naughty mood I see,” Richard replies still smiling.&nbsp; Just being in her presence with the glow of the fire was enough to make his body feel anticipation.&nbsp; She was like a goddess, but unlike those on Olympus Richard wanted to follow her every command.&nbsp; “I am your humble servant my lovely goddess."<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>26-04-2010, 03:20:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme took his hand and led him down the stairs and into the kitchen.&nbsp; "I think cider right now will be nice Richard."&nbsp; Letting go of his hand, Isme hopped onto a nearby counter to sit and watch him. The action making her silk nightgown ride up her creamy thighs.&nbsp; "So tell me about the gods and goddesses.&nbsp; Are they truly like I was brought up to believe.&nbsp; Rude, narcissistic, bitchy?" Slowly she began to swing her feet back and forth, causing the silk to tighten and ride a little higher.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>26-04-2010, 03:45:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard found it difficult to concentrate on her questions her silk gown slid up riding high on her thighs as he poured the hot water into two cups that had powdered cider in it.&nbsp; “Well you met Hermes,” Richard replied trying to suppress a smile at her description of the gods.&nbsp; “I think your on the right track.&nbsp; Though I don’t know how your stories compare.&nbsp; My Father Zeus has a thing for mortal women, as is evidence by me.&nbsp; His wife Hera hates the lot of us, but since our problems with Lucifer and the underworld she has at least stopped trying to kill us.”<br><br>Richard moved over to Isme and handed her the mug with the apple cider to Isme.&nbsp; He caught a glimpse beneath her night gown as he approached and he felt his heart give a great leap.&nbsp; As though she was taunting him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>26-04-2010, 03:54:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Taking the cup, she sipped the cider a little. "Hmm. Yeah Hera is a major bitch in the human books. "&nbsp; The power faded and came back and then went out all together. Isme upped an eyebrow. From the glow of the fire in the living room, she could make out only a handful of things in the kitchen.&nbsp; "Ok we are without power Richard.&nbsp; Putting her cup down, she slipped from the counter and walked over to him. Isme could make out his shadowy outline. Pretending like she didn't see him, she reached&nbsp; out and touched his cock. "Oh sorry love."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>26-04-2010, 04:13:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The power suddenly went out leaving them both in darkness except for the light coming from the fire.&nbsp; He saw Isme’s outline approach and when her hand touched his cock it reacted sensitively to her touch send signals to the rest of his body and he had to resist the urge to moan.&nbsp; Though she apologized, he was sure that she had done it on purpose, .&nbsp; “Its alight my dear, it very dark in here,” Richard replied reaching out with his hands as though playing to find her and brushing past her breast.&nbsp; “Oh there you are he said innocently.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>26-04-2010, 04:23:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme smiled.&nbsp; "Hmm." She took his hand and led him into the living room.&nbsp; Pushing him into&nbsp; a nearby chair, she stood before the fireplace and slowly began to dance for him. Swaying her hips, she turned and pulled up the nightgown enough so he could see her tight ass. Bending over a little, she stood back up and turned around, running her hands up and down her body, over the silk.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>26-04-2010, 04:46:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard watched as Isme danced before him her movements accentuated by the glow of the fire.&nbsp; He felt his heart racing as she bent forward showing him her glorious curved ass.&nbsp; As she continued to dance for him in front of the fire Richard’s hand moved down the button on his shorts which he was still wearing.&nbsp; Carefully he undid his zipper and took his cock which was already growing erect from the vision of beauty before him in his hand and slowly began to stroke it slowly as though in sync with Isme’s dance.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>26-04-2010, 04:52:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme bit back a moan as she watched him stroke his hard cock.&nbsp; It was erotic. Dancing before him, watching him masturbate made her hot.&nbsp; Gripping the silk nightgown, she pulled it up so he could see her thighs, higher and higher until she gave him a quick glimpse of her shaven core before letting the silk go.&nbsp; Her hands went to her silk covered breasts and she gently played with the nipples that poked out of the material. <br><br>Isme then laid down on the floor. Spreading her legs, she pulled the silk up and gave him a nice view of her wet core.&nbsp; Smiling wickedly, she slid her fingers in and gasped. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>26-04-2010, 05:17:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard cock was beginning to throb again as he watched Isme dance teasing him as she did pulling up her silk night gown and giving him an erotic view of her pussy that made him gasp and his hand stop stroking his cock.&nbsp; When she lay down in front of him her wet core perfectly displayed for him he decided he couldn’t stay seated any longer.&nbsp; When he stood up the short which he had undone slid down around his ankles and he approached her kneeling down on the floor in front of her pussy and reaching forward slid his own fingers in alongside hers.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>26-04-2010, 05:22:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme watched him get up and come and kneel by her. Then his fingers slid in besides hers, stretching her out,&nbsp; "Richard,"she moaned, panting. In tandem, their fingers slid in and out, coated in her juices.&nbsp; Closing her eyes, Isme laid back against the floor, whimpering and moaning.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>26-04-2010, 15:46:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She was so wet already he noticed as his fingers slid in and out with hers.&nbsp; His cock he noticed with was erect and wet at the head.&nbsp; He heard her moan his name as he continued to run his fingers in an out stoking her pussy gently.&nbsp; He loved her so much.&nbsp; He loved how he felt around her, as though nothing else in the world matter. The gods didn’t matter, the demons aside from wanting her dead didn’t matter nothing mattered <br><br>Richard extracted his fingers from her pussy covered in her juices.&nbsp; Richard rubbed his finger against her pussy twice, and then leaned his head down and began licking at her pussy with his tongue.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>08-05-2010, 17:47:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme could not take her eyes off Richard. He was not like her ex.&nbsp; In fact he seemed to care more for her pleasure than his own.&nbsp; Whimpering, she loved how his fingers felt&nbsp; next to hers as they pumped simultaneously in and out of her core.&nbsp; Isme whimpered when he pulled his out and did the same. The whimper turned to a full fledge moan as he licked her wet pussy.&nbsp; "Richard!"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>09-05-2010, 02:05:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard continued to lick her wet pussy.&nbsp; He loved her more than anything.&nbsp; She was so full of life.&nbsp; Nearby the fire continued to blaze nearby in the fireplace.&nbsp; The demigod pulled back from her for a moment so that he was on his hands and knees and looked into her stormy grey eyes that he loved so much.&nbsp; He leaned forward again and kissed her pussy.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>09-05-2010, 02:14:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme whimpered and moaned with each lick. When he pulled away to look at her, Isme felt such a rush. Here he was, a demi god kneeling before her like she was..a goddess. Smiling, she watched as he leaned forward and kissed her pussy.&nbsp; "Hmm Richard,"she purred.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>09-05-2010, 02:50:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Each of her moans and whimpers was intoxicating to him like sweet music to his senses.&nbsp; He wanted to please her, treat her like the goddess he felt she was.&nbsp; “Isme,” Richard said in a whispered voice. when he pulled back again still on his hands and knees in worship.&nbsp; His cock hung down between his legs.&nbsp; “My beautiful lady, I am your most humble servant.”&nbsp; He leaned forward kissing and licking her on her inner thigh and around her pussy.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>09-05-2010, 03:00:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme could not help but enjoy the power she had over this man before her. She moaned and whimpered.&nbsp; "You are mine Richard now and always. Please baby, please. I..I need you so very bad!" Her body ached for him, she wanted to please him too.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>09-05-2010, 03:28:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				“I need you more,” Richard replied as he crawled forward on all fours like the dog he sometime transformed.&nbsp; When he was right alongside her, he rolled to his side and propped his head up on one of his hands.&nbsp; &nbsp;He reached across with his other hand and caressed her gently under her chin.&nbsp; He moved close to her so the his body&nbsp; pressed close to hers spreading her warmth over is still somewhat cool body <br><br>Nearby the fire continued to glow behind Isme making her look even more radiant than she normally was.&nbsp; He would never betray Isme’s trust or hurt her in anyway.&nbsp; He would always protect her fiercely.&nbsp; Richard leaned forward to kiss her deeply and drink from her lucsious lips.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>09-05-2010, 03:40:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme watched him. She loved how he looked at her like she was the only girl on this earth. It made her feel for him in ways she never felt for anyone.&nbsp; His kiss spoke volumes and Isme kissed him back, pulling him to her.&nbsp; "Love me Richard,"she whispered against his lips.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>09-05-2010, 04:00:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				“Always,” Richard whispered in reply as he kissed her face.&nbsp; He shifted his body over so that he was now straddling her body with his own.&nbsp; &nbsp; His stiff wet cock pressing against her body.&nbsp; He looked down into her face but stopped at her eyes as grey as stormy looking as the sky.&nbsp; She wanted him and he wanted her.&nbsp; Shifting slightly he started rubbing his cock against her thigh causing him to moan in the pleasure this sent through his body.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>09-05-2010, 04:10:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme locked her eyes with his, loving how she saw the love he felt for her mirrored in them. As his cock rubbed her thigh, she pulled his head down for a soul searing kiss.&nbsp; "I love you Richard,"she purred, opening her legs for him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>09-05-2010, 04:52:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Her kiss reached into the depths of his soul making him feel totally at peace.&nbsp; He held that kiss tightly.&nbsp; It was the most wonderful feeling&nbsp; in all the world.&nbsp; Love for him was was that love was inadequate word for how he felt about her no word he could think of seemed to truly express how he felt.&nbsp; “I love you more than the world itself,” he breathed as he stroked her hair with one of his hands.&nbsp; <br><br>They hadn’t known each other for long but that didn’t matter to him.&nbsp; They belonged together forever.&nbsp; Slowly he took rolled her hands in his until their positions we’re reversed his back against the floor while he looked up at her.&nbsp; “I want you,” he whispered
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>15-05-2010, 16:41:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme smiled down at him.&nbsp; "Do you now my love,"she purred, bending down to nip at his neck. "Tell me what you want Richard. I belong to you and only you. Tell me how to please you."&nbsp; She kissed him again, harder, passionately.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>16-05-2010, 04:31:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He drank in her passionate kiss and wrapped his hand around the back of her head running his hands through her silky brown hair.&nbsp; His other arm he wrapped around her back drawing her close to him so that he could feel her soft round breasts pressed against chest. “Make me yours,” he whispered softly into her ear.&nbsp; He kissed her on the cheek.&nbsp; “Be the master of my ship and take me where ever you would like to go.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>21-05-2010, 03:39:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme kissed him and slowly began to ride him.&nbsp; Wanting to make him burn for her as she did for him, she knew that slow and steady would make him mad. Smiling, Isme nipped his lower lip and rode him a little harder. She had plans to bring him to the brink and then stopping and then going again. She wanted Richard to be so crazy that he would let go and go wild on her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>21-05-2010, 04:05:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard moaned as he felt Isme slowly lower herself riding him.&nbsp; It felt amazing and he purred when she nipped him on the lower lip.&nbsp; He arched his back let his hips rise to meet her.&nbsp; By the gods she was incredible.&nbsp; He reached up with his hand found her soft breast caressed them.&nbsp; Kissing her passionately on neck.&nbsp; <br><br>“Oh, god Isme,” he whispered breathlessly she was making him insane with desire, his body tensing with each movement of her hips, wanting her to give him more
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>21-05-2010, 04:10:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Knowing what she was doing was working, Isme began to ride him faster, harder.&nbsp; Her breasts bouncing, the air filled with the sound of bare skin slapping against bare skin.&nbsp; Moaning and biting her lower lip, Isme felt her own body reaching climax.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>21-05-2010, 04:25:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As the pace quicken Richard found himself quickly reaching the breaking point as well.&nbsp; He was so lost in the ecstasy of the moment that he couldn’t even speak coherently.&nbsp; He was moaning loudly and breathing quickly.&nbsp; His hands slid from her breast and running up and down every part of her body that he could reach pawing her and groping her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>21-05-2010, 04:27:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme hissed in pleasure, knowing he was close and began to slow again.&nbsp; "Hmmm gods Richard.&nbsp; So good, so good."&nbsp; Slowly she began to ride him, so slowly, smiling.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>21-05-2010, 13:48:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She had changed speed again slowing again.&nbsp; She was driving him wild as she rode his hard and long cock.&nbsp; He could feel her teasing him by continuing to alter her speed keeping him continually on the precipice, but never quite letting him reach climax, and he knew that it was on purpose from the smile on her face.&nbsp; He could see that she was enjoying herself.&nbsp; "Wonderful," he breathed through a moan wrapping his arms around her.&nbsp; He thrust his hips straight up and drove deeply into her wet core hearing his body slap against hers.&nbsp; He wanted to hear her moan, and quiver with more pleasure than she had ever know.&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>24-05-2010, 02:31:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme whimpered and moan and rode him harder and faster. She needed this...needed to be reminded how much Richard cared for her...loved her.&nbsp; Moaning, she felt it begin and went as fast as she could.&nbsp; Isme screamed out his name as she climaxed hard, her pussy clenching his cock hard and milking it.&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>24-05-2010, 03:28:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Hearing Isme call his name, and feeling her pussy clenching around him as she reached climax drove Richard wild and he thrust up harder and faster again.&nbsp; He wanted her to know how much he needed her, how much he worshipped her.&nbsp; &nbsp;Richard reached climax himself not long after holding Isme tightly to him as he did.&nbsp; “I love you,” he whispered into her ear kissing her tenderly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>24-05-2010, 03:34:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme moaned when she felt Richard come inside her. Smiling she kissed him then laid her head on his chest. Panting, she listened to the rapid beat of her heart.&nbsp; "Richard tell me more about the time you are from, more about the gods and goddesses. Do you know them all personally?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>24-05-2010, 04:30:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard held Isme close to him still kissing her and running his fingers through her hair.&nbsp; He thought about her question.&nbsp; “My world is very different from, this one,” Richard said looking up at the roof.&nbsp; “We don’t have the same kinds of tall buildings you have here for one thing.&nbsp; Our buildings are more in line with this place in terms of construction. We have many fantastic creatures.&nbsp; Dragons, Pegasus, an unicorns to name just a few.”&nbsp; <br><br>Richard closed his eyes for a moment lost in memories of his home, thinking about how best to describe his relationship with the gods still feeling Isme head rise and fall with his breathing.&nbsp; “I don’t know all the gods personally, though I have met most of them.&nbsp; My father Zeus steps in from time to time to say hello or give me advice.&nbsp; Hermes delights in teasing when he’s bored as you saw back on Hawaii.&nbsp; Sometimes Ares even appears before me from time to time to blow off some steam.”&nbsp; &nbsp;He didn’t tell her that normally when he showed up to blow off steam he often tried to beat the living daylights out of him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>24-05-2010, 04:38:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme listened to his voice-the timbre of it echoing through his chest as well as his heart.His words made her wonder about so much.&nbsp; "And you wish to take me there? Do you think they will accept me Richard?" She was worried about the gods and goddesses.&nbsp; Some were known to be..well mean to mortals and she couldn't help but wonder.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>24-05-2010, 05:23:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard sensed her hesitation, and trepidation about going with him back to his world.&nbsp; “You are a Priestess of the line Zeus,” Richard replied hugging her.&nbsp; “The priests, and priestess of the gods, and goddess are protected above all other and shown great favor and respect by them.”&nbsp; He kissed her again.&nbsp; “Trust me Isme, I would never take you there if I thought they would hurt you.”
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>25-05-2010, 02:26:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme stroked his cheek gently.&nbsp; "I can't help but worry Richard. Isme sat up, looking down at him.&nbsp; "Sure I am a priestess of Zeus and all..but I don't know a damned thing about that..about being a priestess except what I have read in history books in college courses. I don' want to do something wrong in a ceremony or respond when asked a question." Isme sighed.&nbsp; "I don't want to fail you Richard, I don't want to let you down."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>26-05-2010, 05:32:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard sat up kissed her gently on the cheek and stroked her hair.&nbsp; "Please don't worry Isme," Richard said looking into her eyes.&nbsp; "It is unlikely we will be returning to my realm for a while now, and I will make sure you are ready for it before that."&nbsp; <br><br>Richard got to his knees and moved behind her and placed his hands on her shoulder and began to dig his strong hands into her back to ease her tension.&nbsp; Privately he thought that right now the demons chasing them was the bigger problem problem, but he didn't want to worry Isme.&nbsp; Not right now anyway, not when she was already so worried about the gods.&nbsp; <br><br>"Isme back on Hawaii you mentioned that your mother told you when you we're growing up," Richard said an idea coming to his mind as he contiued to massage her neck and shoulder.&nbsp; "Stories that you thought at the time where just bed time stories.&nbsp; Do you remember any of them?" 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>29-05-2010, 03:12:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As Richard massaged her back, Isme let her mind wander through the doors of her memories and into the much dusty shelves of those her oldest and fondest memories. There she pulled down a book marked bedtime stories and opened it.<br><br>"There was great chaos as the world was now changing.&nbsp; There were many religions and people began to forget the great gods and all they had done for them.&nbsp; Those who were the chosen..the voices for the gods left, scattered to the four corners with the hopes that one day the people would reawaken and go back to their gods.&nbsp; A select among the chosen were given relics...religious items to protect. The gods knew evil would not rest because the people merely stopped believing. They would be the secret warriors that would protect the people. Their sacrifice not known. In time..even the chosen forget their orders and little by little became like the rest of the people."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>29-05-2010, 04:21:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard listened and continued continued to work his hands into her back neck and shoulders.&nbsp; <br>The story she told him, was similar to a story that he had been told as a child by his own mother.&nbsp; <br>Richard was silent for several moment as he remember the story he had hear as a youth.&nbsp; “My mother once told me a story that would seems to match closely with what you’ve told me,” Richard replied as he searched the recesses of his mind.&nbsp; “Once long ago the gods we’re stronger than they are now, much stronger.&nbsp; All the people of the Olympian and Earth realms believed and worshipped the gods of Olympus.&nbsp; Among the most devoted we’re the line of priests and priestesses that devoted themselves to the gods and taught others of the greatness of the god.”&nbsp; He cast a nod to Isme indicating that she was one of them&nbsp; “These most devoted of servants we’re given religious items of great power to protect as you mentioned....” <br><br>Richard recalled the dagger that he had told Isme to keep with her.&nbsp; He had seen his fathers symbol upon it and he had to think that the dagger was the item given to her line of priests to protect, and even after all of this time, perhaps only out of some inbred instinct that she didn’t even realize still protected though the reason why was long since forgotten.<br><br>“Then as time past the people began to turn their backs on the gods.&nbsp; They still remembered them of course, but no longer did they belief in their power and as such the power of the gods began to fade.&nbsp; It has been theorized by some that it was this that prompted the first war between the god and Lucifer.&nbsp; The Demons sensed the weakness in the gods and believed that the time was right right to attack.&nbsp; From the stories of that war they weren’t wrong to think that.&nbsp; They pushed back the forces of Olympus to the breaking point before they we’re finally driven back.&nbsp; During that time it is said that Zeus sent his devoted servants to the Earth realm to hide, and to protect the item that he had given them until he sent for them to return...”&nbsp; Richard paused at this.&nbsp; “I had always thought that the story was just a myth, but I don’t think so anymore.&nbsp; Not now that I’ve met you and seen the dagger you possess.”
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>29-05-2010, 04:35:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme listened, letting Richard's voice, his words roll over her. His voice, coupled with the message..she felt all her fears vanishing. There was a pop...then the fire died on them. Opening one eye, she sighed.&nbsp; "Need more wood.&nbsp; Wood pile is out back right down the porch steps."&nbsp; She moved a little, figuring she would go and get it.&nbsp; "I won't be too long my love,"she purred, running in her head how much wood they would need for the night.&nbsp; Might as well get enough for the living room too, she mused.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>29-05-2010, 08:58:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard got to his feet a few moments after Isme had gone loving how she purred.&nbsp; After pulling on a pair of shoe's and some warm clothing , Richard made his way for the door to help help her.&nbsp; The two of them should be able to get more than enough wood to keep the fire burning all night in half the time as it took one person by themselfs.&nbsp; He looked out the window the snow was still falling heavily outside.&nbsp; <br><br>He wondered what had become of the Demon he had face on Hawaii.&nbsp; Wondered if it would track them here.&nbsp; It was possible he knew , but he hoped that they had made a clean escape for awhile.&nbsp; The cold he hoped would slow the Demon down some as well.&nbsp; It should, but he just didin't couldn't help worrying about it a little.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>30-05-2010, 02:10:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme knew he was behind her and smiled to herself.&nbsp; It felt good to have someone like Richard with her.&nbsp; Bending over to pick up some logs she heard something in the far off distance.&nbsp; Eyes snapped up and looked to the tree line of the property.&nbsp; Wind shook the dead branches and yet..yet Isme knew there was something there.&nbsp; Dropping the log, she stood and reached for Richard just as the demon appeared, dark black wings flapping, above the white trees.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>30-05-2010, 05:46:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard, took Isme’s hand in his and stepped in front of her.&nbsp; He saw its approach as well and knew instantly what it was.&nbsp; The temperature seemed to drop even further down as it approached touching down in the snow 20 feet away from them is black and soulless eyes watching them.&nbsp; Richard had left his sword and his shield in the house.&nbsp; He had thought he would need them.&nbsp; He had thought they would be safe here for a while.&nbsp; He thought the cold temperature would act as a deterrent.<br><br>It wasn’t the same demon that he had tracked to Hawaii, but it was still powerful, and very dangerous .&nbsp; He was worried about Isme’s safety.&nbsp; “Isme, I want you to find a place where there is cover,” Richard said hiding his fear.&nbsp; “I will try and buy you some time......”
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>01-06-2010, 04:24:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Her eyes took it in..the devastating power..the evil that seemed to emanate from it. Frozen briefly with fear, Isme did not run right away.&nbsp; Then her mind flashed the image of the dagger and she bolted back into the house. Taking the steps two at a time to reach the upper floor, she ran for the bedroom and threw open one of the suitcases. Finding the dagger, she headed back downstairs.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>01-06-2010, 08:25:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He heard Isme running for the house.&nbsp; The demon kept an eye on her but kept his focus on the Demigod standing before him.&nbsp; Obviously his plan was deal with Richard first, and then hunting Isme would be a simple matter.&nbsp; Richard glared at the monstrous demon.&nbsp; He wished he had his sword and shield on hand, he had left them in the house.&nbsp; The demon was large powerful and deadly.&nbsp; It was probably another A class demon.&nbsp; It was had the look of cruel intelligence in its cold black eyes.<br><br>“You have no chance against me little half blood,” The Demon taunted as he took a massive step forward.&nbsp; “The priestess is as good as dead, and the realm of Olympus will fall, there is nothing that you can do.”&nbsp; The Demon moved closer, the ground shaking with each step he took.<br><br>“I will never let you touch her,” Richard snarled full of anger.&nbsp; He would not let her die, he would never let what happened to Zoe happen to Isme.&nbsp; <br><br>The Demon’s face curled into and evil smile.&nbsp; He had gotten under Richard’s skin.&nbsp; The half blood cared for human.&nbsp; Of course that could also make him a more dangerous foe, more unpredictable.&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br>As the demon took another step Richard transformed taking the form of an enormous and powerful Polar Bear standing on in hind legs.&nbsp; Without his weapons Richard was going to have to rely heavily on his inherited abilities.&nbsp; Richard gave a mighty roar and charged towards the demon his heavy paw crunching into the snow until at last the two monsters clashed.&nbsp; Richard making sure to put his full weight behind his attack.&nbsp; His bear form while powerful was also slow and cumbersome and the Demon avoided his attack easily. <br><br>Richard changed tactics quickly as he saw how easily the Demon avoided his strikes and moments later transformed into a mountain lions.<br><br>The Demon smiled wickedly.&nbsp; “Here kitty, kitty,” the Demon taunted as the demon head off towards the house.&nbsp; Richard snarled viciously and tore across the snow after him.&nbsp; The demon’s speed was no match for the mountain cat Richard had become.&nbsp; Richard closed the distance quickly and launched himself at the dreaded demon, tearing into it with his claws and sharp teeth as the demon wrestled with Richard in deadly combat.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>03-06-2010, 22:06:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme came out of the back door just as Richard changed.&nbsp; First she thought it was the snow playing tricks on her. Then he changed again.&nbsp; Her eyes widened.&nbsp; "Richard, "she whispered.&nbsp; Holding the dagger she ran to them as the wrestled in the cold snow. The dagger was no held high over her head.&nbsp; Eyes glaring at the demon.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>04-06-2010, 12:12:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard battled the monstrous demon fiercely, and seemed to have the upper hand for the moment.&nbsp; Then out of the corner of his eyes he noticed that Isme had come back out of the house.&nbsp; Why had she come back out?&nbsp; She would be safer in the house.&nbsp; Richard paid for his momentary distraction.&nbsp; The Demon seized the opportunity and lifted the demigod off the ground.&nbsp; His pitch black hand clenched around Richard throat cutting off his air.&nbsp; “Your pathetic half blood,” the Demon taunted.&nbsp; “I would have expected a better fight out of you than this.” <br><br>Richard struggled but without air he was finding it difficult to free himself.&nbsp; And then he felt the Demon dig his claws and rake him across the chest. If he’d had breath he would have made a terrible noise.&nbsp; Then suddenly he felt himself tumbling through the air rolling across the snow and coming to rest hard at the base of a nearby tree.&nbsp; He was no longer a mountain lion, he was back in normal human form again and his body was searing with pain.&nbsp; He slowly rose he saw that he was bleeding badly and the coat he had been wearing was torn to shreds.&nbsp; <br><br>His own injuries serious though they were did not keep him down.&nbsp; Isme was in danger.&nbsp; The demon would kill her if he didn’t stop the demon spawn.&nbsp; “Isme,” Richard croaked in panic as he stumbled his legs feeling weak from the loss of blood.&nbsp; “Get out of here Isme, please get out of here.”
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>06-06-2010, 02:46:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme watched in horror...the moment seemed to go in slow motion as the demon attacked Richard.&nbsp; His body hurtled across the yard like a rag doll thrown by a petulant child. A scream filled the air and suddenly it seemed like like she was running to the demon.&nbsp; Then it occurred to her that she was. It was her screaming a war like cry as her feet brought her closer to the demon, her arms raised overheard with the ceremonial dagger clenched tight.&nbsp; But before Isme could reach it, snarling forms attached in a blur of grays.&nbsp; "Go to him," a voice spoke to her. "Get Richard inside all will be well."&nbsp; <br><br>Stopping mid way, she turned and headed to Richard, dropping to her knees in the snow before him.&nbsp; Grabbing his one arm, she draped it over her neck.&nbsp; "Come on. We need to get inside now."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>06-06-2010, 04:10:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard stumbled&nbsp; to the snow and landed on all fours.&nbsp; Blood still dripping from the slashes on his chest.&nbsp; And then he saw something or things attacking the demon.&nbsp; He couldn’t tell what they we’re.&nbsp; His vision was hazy from blood loss.&nbsp; &nbsp;From what he make out it looked like wolves we’re&nbsp; attacking the demon.&nbsp; Was this Artemis’ handy work he wondered?&nbsp; <br><br>He saw Isme coming over to him sliding her arm around him helping him to his feet. Richard was so happy that she hadn’t been hurt and he didn’t resist as she pulled him to the house.&nbsp; “Sorry,” he breathed lowly as blood still dripped on the fallen snow as they moved towards the house.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>06-06-2010, 04:14:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				A horrific noise filled the air and her eyes tried to stay focused on the door as her mind ached with curisity to see what was going on.&nbsp; "About what love,"she asked as she reached for the door knob of the kitchen. Opening the door, she helped him in, sat him at the table and ran back to close it.&nbsp; "The dagger,"she whispered. Isme had dropped it when went to help Richard.&nbsp; "I need to go and get it,"she said. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>06-06-2010, 05:15:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard sat slumped in the chair holding a rag against the wounds that ran across his chest.&nbsp; He felt horrible and the injury he had sustained had little to do with it.&nbsp; He had been unable to protect Isme from the demon.&nbsp; If as he suspected had happened and Artemis had not interfered the two of them would likely have died.&nbsp; <br><br>He was brought back from these thought when he heard Isme say that she was going back out for the dagger.&nbsp; “Isme,” Richard called trying to get up but realizing after a new rush of pain wash over him from his wounds.&nbsp; “Isme wait until its over, the dagger will still be there.&nbsp; Stay in here until its safe please.”
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>06-06-2010, 05:20:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme bit her lip.&nbsp; The dagger was paramount and yet she hoped Richard was right. Closing and locking the door, she headed to him. Grabbing a pair of scissors from the counter, she began to cut away his coat and shirt from the wound. Her eyes treated up when she saw how bad his wounds were.&nbsp; "Richard, I am so sorry. This is my fault." Outside several howls were heard along with an unearthly scream.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>06-06-2010, 13:24:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He couldn't stand to see her looking so miserable.&nbsp; "It wasn't your fault," Richard replied weakly.&nbsp; It was my fault, I lost my head.&nbsp; I have no one but myself to blame for my pitiful condition.&nbsp; He placed a reassuring hand on her should as he heard the howls from from outside and the unerarthly scream he recognized as coming from the demon.&nbsp; <br><br>Moments later they heard the soft patter of footsteps climbing up the stairs to the porch.&nbsp; This was not the demon Richard knew.&nbsp; The demon would have made more noise than whoever was coming now.&nbsp; The door opened, and a woman with beautiful brown hair entered the door.&nbsp; She was wearing form fitting plate armor that protected her vital organs, and fine leather boot.&nbsp; Richard had met this woman only once and she gae him a look of contempt.&nbsp; "Good timing sister," Richard said smiling weakly despite the look she gave him.&nbsp; "Isme, this is Artemis my half siste on fathers side.&nbsp; As I'm sure you're aware she is goddess of the hunt, nature and all wild animals, and a few other things as well wasn't it sis.&nbsp; I all gets so confusing sometimes."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>07-06-2010, 03:14:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme blinked and took the woman in with her eyes.&nbsp; As if after meeting Hermes she should not expect to meet any more gods or goddesses but Artemis?&nbsp; Isme nodded at her but said nothing more.&nbsp; Her eyes went back to Richard. "I should take care of your wounds love. I'm going to go and get the first aid kit. I'll be right back."&nbsp; She looked to Artemis again before getting up and heading to get the kit.&nbsp; Artemis did not look to happy to be there and she hoped the goddess would not hurt Richard.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>07-06-2010, 04:18:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				“Those wounds look like they hurt,” Artemis said crossing over to Richard still with a look of dislike on her face.&nbsp; Richard knew better than to take Artemis' attitude personally.&nbsp; Artemis didn’t have much time for men.&nbsp; All of her hunters we’re women who had strictly given up men and devoted themselves to the hunt.<br><br>“Could be worse,” Richard replied which was the truth.&nbsp; If the attack had been much deeper he would have hit some of his vital organs, but the demon hadn’t wanted to kill him immediately.&nbsp; He had wanted to make him suffer first.&nbsp; Make him watch as he killed Isme before his eyes.&nbsp; “Thank you for coming to saving Isme.”
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>20-06-2010, 02:35:08</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme came back with the kit quietly.&nbsp; She knew who Artemis was and, to be honest, she was her least favorite but for Richard she would swim the river Styx and go against Hades if she had to.&nbsp; Walking over, she knelt by his side, opening the kit.&nbsp; Isme assessed his wounds, self consciously kicking herself in the ass for getting in the way.&nbsp; &nbsp;"That wasn't the same demon Richard.&nbsp; How many more are out there? How many more will come and what can we do to protect ourselves?" She didn't look at him or Artemis as she got to work taking care of his wounds. Tears trickled down her cheeks as she thought of how she could have gotten him killed and she did not want either of them to think she was weak in anyway.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>20-06-2010, 04:00:09</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard sat still as as Isme went to work assessing the wound.&nbsp; The wounds hurt but he knew he would heal given enough time, a week or two depending he would be fully healed again.&nbsp; "I don't know how many demon's are after you," Richard admitted. Nobody knows how large the hoard is now&nbsp; I would imagine&nbsp; alot of them are after you though."&nbsp; He placed a hand on hers as he saw her tears.&nbsp; He knew that she was still feeling responsible for his injuries.&nbsp; "It's not your fault Isme.&nbsp; Please don't blame yourself."<br><br>"The Demon's will keep coming for you," Artemis spoke reminding them both that she was there.&nbsp; "You are as safe here as you are anywhere for now.&nbsp; Most of the demons will not be able to penetrate the snow and I will errect a protective barrier around this house that will hide this place from view of the demons."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>20-06-2010, 04:17:14</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme just ignored his words. It was her fault..all of it.&nbsp; She finished fixing him up, stood and left the room to put the kit back. In the bathroom, Isme closed the door, sat on the floor and sobbed.&nbsp; Richard could&nbsp; have died because of her ...all because of her. Yeah she heard Artemis say that she would protect the place but then what. What if they had to leave then what?
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>20-06-2010, 05:13:47</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"As you are now you stand no chance of protecting her," Artemis said once Isme had left.&nbsp; "And she must be protected Richard."&nbsp; Her tone was different than it had been before.&nbsp; Almost desperate or scared.&nbsp; "The Demons know full well what she represents, and what the two of you togeth represent."<br><br>Richard frowned as he tenatively sat up wincing slightly.&nbsp; What did she mean by that.&nbsp; "Isme is the important one isn't she?"&nbsp; <br><br>"You are both important brother," Artemis said seriously.&nbsp; "If there is to be any chance of stopping the Demons this time it will be because of both of you.&nbsp; "When the time comes the two of you will need to face the challenges together."&nbsp; <br><br>Richard noticed that Isme had not yet returned and wondered if she is okay.&nbsp; "Artemis tell me the whole story," Richard said.<br><br>The Huntress shook her head, not yet.&nbsp; "Once the Priestess returns, then I will tell you both about it."&nbsp; She looked at Richard for a moment and then spoke again.&nbsp; "I think you should go and talk to her, this evenings events greatly upset her."<br><br>Richard nodded and moved slowly though the house looking for Isme.&nbsp; He passed several of the closed doors wondering if she had gone back out for the dagger.&nbsp; He was close to the door when he heard what sounded like sobs coming from behind one of the doors.&nbsp; Slowly he crossed over to the door and confirmed that someone was crying.&nbsp; "Isme, are you okay?" Richard called alarmed slightly.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>20-06-2010, 05:19:04</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme head his voice outside the bathroom door and did what she had seen done millions of times on tv.&nbsp; "Umm yeah Richard,"she lied, wiping the tears away, trying to compose herself.&nbsp; Looking in the mirror, she noticed her eyes were red. Sighing she splashed some water on her face, dried it and then looked again. Taking a deep breath, she opened the door to see him.&nbsp; "Was nothing..I just..umm..stubbed my toe is al. I'm fine..really." Oh Isme was trying desperately to pass off that lie but the tears were coming again.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>20-06-2010, 05:39:11</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard waited until Isme came to the door and came out.&nbsp; She had stopped crying but he could tell from her red eyes that she had been crying very hard.&nbsp; She tried to make it seem like nothing but he knew that she wasn't telling the truth as more tears welled up in her eyes.&nbsp; <br><br>Though it was painful to do so he wrapped his arms around her to comfort her.&nbsp; "Shh....", Richard said.&nbsp; "Its okay Isme, it's okay.&nbsp; &nbsp;Please don't cry...
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>20-06-2010, 05:44:35</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme wrapped her arms around Richard and buried her face in his chest. His scent...the rhythmic beating of his heart helped to ease the pain and fear that seemed to well up like an underground spring.&nbsp; "I'm fine,"she sobbed.&nbsp; "It's just my toe."&nbsp; Part of her wanted not only him to believe that but her as well..needed that escape mechanism.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>20-06-2010, 06:18:58</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Despite the pressure she put on his wounds he did not flinch.&nbsp; He felt her warm breath through the bandage on his skin.&nbsp; She needed him right now.&nbsp; She needed to feel that everything would be alright even though right now that looked impossible.&nbsp; "We're going to be okay Isme," Richard said kissing her on the forhead.&nbsp; &nbsp;"We will make it through this I promised...&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>21-06-2010, 05:06:39</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Realizing what she was doing, Isme pulled back and muttered something about his injury and her stupidity.&nbsp; her hands ghosted over his injury wondering if she had done more harm.&nbsp; "If you say,"she said, wiping the tears from her eyes.&nbsp; "You need to rest Richard.&nbsp; I'll just clean up the mess and get the fire going in all the rooms.&nbsp; You go rest. Ok?"&nbsp; Her eyes sought out his. There was no denying anything she was feeling..it played in her eyes for him like a movie on the screen.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>24-06-2010, 12:01:46</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Richards wounds stung as she pulled away.&nbsp; The truth was he was surprised he was still standing at all.&nbsp; He thought he might pass out if he stood too much longer.&nbsp; The only thing that kept him upright was Isme and his need to make sure that she was alright.&nbsp; They moved back to the living area and Desmond laid back on the couch feeling his breathing ease.&nbsp; He would some how make his way up to the bedroom later but for now he needed rest.&nbsp; <br><br>He kept an eye on Isme.&nbsp; He was still worried about her.&nbsp; He thought also about what Artemis had said.&nbsp; That it was important for both of them to survive.&nbsp; He wondered what that meant and hoped that she would provided them with more information. <br><br>The Hunter Goddess entered the living room and Richard turned to look at her.&nbsp; If you are both ready I believe it is time to talk..” Artemis said.&nbsp; “The fate of both our worlds is at stake.”
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>25-06-2010, 00:39:23</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme sat on the floor by the couch watching Richard closely.&nbsp; She was worried about him..real worried. Her brown eyes turned to the goddess.&nbsp; "Sure on one condition. Don't sugar coat it and tell us the whole truth..not your version." Yeah stupid she was talking to a goddess like that but Isme was too fucking tired to care anymore.&nbsp; Besides, Artemis would do nothing to her. She was a priestess of Zeus'.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>25-06-2010, 11:06:41</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard still felt weak even after having taken his place on the couch.&nbsp; He felt weak and knew that he needed to sleep, that when he woke he would feel better, but for now he would hold out and listen to what Artemis had to say.<br><br>He smiled at the way Isme spoke to Artemis sure that the Huntress Goddess was not use to being spoken to in that way.&nbsp; Especially not by a mortal.&nbsp; He watched as Artemis cast Isme with a glare of dislike.&nbsp; <br><br>“I would caution you girl to show more respect in the future when you are in the presence of the gods,” Artemis said glowering at her.&nbsp; “Priestess or not most will not tolerate it.”<br><br>Before the two of them could argue further Richard spoke.&nbsp; “Fighting amongst ourselves isn’t going to get us anywhere,” he said trying to keep the peace though he knew that should they wish to continue the argument he would be able to do very little in condition to stop it.&nbsp; <br><br>Artemis cast her half brother an annoyed look but nodded knowing that he had a point even if she didn’t like it.&nbsp; “Then let us start at the beginning with the prophecy made by the fates,” Artemis said.&nbsp; “At the end of fifth age during the solar alignment a great darkness will fall over the three realms.&nbsp; One who lives in two worlds will join with the last of line as a shining light in the darkness and confront it head on.<br><br>Richard listened to the prophecy with while vague he thought he understood.&nbsp; The darkness talked about the Demon Hoards sweeping over realm.&nbsp; The part about one who lives in two world stood for a demigod, and the last of a line must meat the priestess.&nbsp; Still that did not tell them much more than they already knew and waited to see if there was more.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>26-06-2010, 22:32:10</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme&nbsp; said nothing but sat there, watching Artemis.&nbsp; So the darkness was this demon and his minions. But where did she fit in..where did Richard fit in and what of the dagger?&nbsp; Something told her.. a little funny feeling in the pit of her stomach told her that the world depended on her and Richard. She looked to him briefly, glad he was listening to Artemis and did not see the flash of fear that briefly appeared in her brown eyes.&nbsp; 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>27-06-2010, 00:19:04</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"What about the dagger that Isme had?" Richard asked still watching Artemis.&nbsp; "Where does that fit in?"&nbsp; He was sure that there was more to this story and he wanted t o make sure they had all the facts.&nbsp; Their very lives could well depend on it.&nbsp; He remembered that it had been dropped outside during the fight.&nbsp; He had told Isme to go back out for it once it was safe.<br><br>Atemis drew something from beneath her cloak.&nbsp; "You are refering to this dagger I assume," she said taking the dagger in both hand and walking over to present it to Isme.&nbsp; &nbsp;If Richard wasn't much mistaken he thought he saw a look of reverence on his sisters face.&nbsp; "The dagger serves two purposes.&nbsp; The most obvious being a weapon for the choosen one.&nbsp; The dagger possess many powers bestowed upon it by Zeus himself and they can only be drawn out by a properly trained priest or priestess."&nbsp; Artemis looked at both of them imperiously.&nbsp; "The second purpose of the dagger is that of a key, one of three infact.&nbsp; When the three keys are brought together at the gate to Lucifers realm it is said that the gate to his realm will be sealed.&nbsp; However it is very well protected and will not be easy to reach."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>28-06-2010, 18:56:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme listened closely.&nbsp; Three keys...so they would no doubt try and take her to get to the dagger.&nbsp; "But who can use the keys.&nbsp; Do they just want the key or me too?"&nbsp; One thing Isme would not allow was Richard to be hurt again because of her.&nbsp; "Where are these other keys. Maybe if we get them first we can stop them..the demons and all."&nbsp; Inside she was formulating a plan of a different kind. If Artemis said that she was part or all of the problem, Isme would leave Richard.&nbsp; There was no way she would allow him to be hurt cause of her. She loved him too much for that.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>29-06-2010, 05:19:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				“Only a priestess can truly use the dagger so it is you that the demons will be coming after,” Artemis said in answer to her question.&nbsp; “Until the gate to their realm is closed they will never stop hunting you until you are dead.”&nbsp; There was no humor in her voice to indicate that this might be some kind of bad joke.&nbsp; “The other two artifacts have been lost for over 1,000 years though it is believed that the demons themselves have located one and it is stored somewhere in their domain.”<br><br>Richard frown deeply at these words.&nbsp; If the key really was in the demon realm he did not see how they would be able to get at it.&nbsp; “And just how are we supposed to get to that one?” Richard asked incredulously.&nbsp; Nobody has ever come back from their in case you’ve forgotten.”<br><br>“No I have not forgotten,” Artemis replied cooly though she was looking at Isme.&nbsp; “Be that as it may you must find away to do it.”&nbsp; She paused as though appraising Isme carefully clearly a plan formulating in her mind.&nbsp; “Before we worry about that too much however I suggest we work on keeping the two of you alive. I think we should start by training the young priestess to defend herself.”<br><br>Richard eyed her curiously not understanding what she meant precisely.<br><br>Atemis caught his look.&nbsp; “I think training the priestess to use a bow and arrow would be wise,” she continued speaking as though to herself .&nbsp; “And some complimentary spells as well....&nbsp; yes, that would definitely be wise.”<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>30-06-2010, 04:31:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme also looked at Artemis, weighing the goddesses words heavily.&nbsp; Why would she want to help me, she thought.&nbsp; It was plain as day on Artemis' face that she didn't care for Isme or Richard.&nbsp; But the idea of being able to defend herself, with spells would help.&nbsp; The benefits would be two fold.&nbsp; One: while staying with Richard she could help defend him. Two: when she did leave him she would manage on her own. The idea that she could very well be his death...as she almost had tonight ate at her heart and her mind like dog would a bone. She couldn't let the though go even though Richard was still there, alive. Hurt because of me, she thought.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>30-06-2010, 04:59:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Although he didn't know exactly what she was thinking Richard thought that he could see something troubling her and wondered what it could be.&nbsp; He would have to talk to her about it later.&nbsp; He did not want to have this discussion in front of Artemis.&nbsp; Instead he filed it away intending to talk about it later.&nbsp; "What's the catch Artemis?" Richard asked eyeing her suspiciously.<br><br>Artemis looked at Richard with mock innocence on her face that Richard did not buy for a moment.&nbsp; "Why what ever do you mean?" her voice also gave her away.<br><br>Richards eyes narrowed.&nbsp; "You know exactly what I mean," Richard said sitting up.&nbsp; "You only train those you intend to make your hunters.&nbsp; I remember when you came to recruit Zoe."&nbsp; Zoe had turned the hunter Godess down not wanting to leave him.&nbsp; <br><br>Artemis shot him a dangerous look.&nbsp; "She would have been wise to take my offer wouldn't she or have you forgotten what happened to her?"<br><br>Richards insides burned with anger at Artemis's taunt.&nbsp; He made to get up but the pain searing across his chest prevented him from doing so.&nbsp; He glared back at her.&nbsp; "Of course I haven't forgotten what happened to her," Richard snapped back.&nbsp; "How dare you." <br><br>"Judging from what happened tonight it would certainly seem you have forgotten little brother," Artemis replied cooly.&nbsp; "If I had not shown up when I did I suspect that the two of you would now be dead."<br><br>Richard seethed inwardly.&nbsp; Much as he hated to admit it she was right but he refused to let her know that.&nbsp; If he was going to have any hope of protecting Isme not only would she need to be trained, but he would need to grow stronger as well.&nbsp; "She not taking your oath unless she wants to understand?" Richard said.<br><br>It was clear from the look on her face that Artemis was not pleased.&nbsp; At last however she gave him a curt nod of agreement.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>30-06-2010, 05:03:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme got pissed when Artemis threw Zoe in Richard's face. Standing up she glared at the goddess.&nbsp; "How dare you? Guess what was said about you is correct.&nbsp; Cold, heartless bitch! I would sooner die than get help from you." Her eyes flashed pure anger and Isme stood there, ready to take on Artemis.<br><br>No matter how she planned on leaving Richard, which would hurt him to, she would not stand and let this..this..narcissistic old bag hurt him.&nbsp; "And the only way I would join you would be when hell freezes over and Hades never allows that!"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>30-06-2010, 05:25:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Artemis eyes burned with cold fury at Isme's insolent tone.&nbsp; If Richard was not mistaken she would like nothing better than to teach Isme the meaning of respect.&nbsp; But then she seemed to remember, that despise her though she might the gods needed Isme as much as anyone and let her fury ebb away.&nbsp; When she spoke again it was in a tone that she clearly trying to make sound as sweet as possible.&nbsp; "I apologize Richard," she said.&nbsp; "I was out of line saying that to you."<br><br>To Richard it looked like the effort of saying those world to a great deal of effort from her.&nbsp; He knew that she didn't really mean it, but still that didn't matter.&nbsp; It showed him exactly how desperate the gods we're.&nbsp; "I accept your apology," Richard said, hiding with difficulty his satisfaction at see his sister cowed so.&nbsp; He turned to Isme looking earnestly into her gray stormy eyes.&nbsp; "She can help you," Richard said in a soft tone.&nbsp; "She is the finest Archer you will ever find and it is important that you be able to defend yourself."&nbsp; He looked at Artemis.&nbsp; "You will teach her what she needs to know.&nbsp; No strings attached."<br><br>Artemis bit her lip slightly and then nodded.&nbsp; "It is agreed," she said with a sigh.&nbsp; "If she agree's."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>30-06-2010, 05:32:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme sighed.&nbsp; "Fine,"she hissed.&nbsp; "But I suggest we start tomorrow. It's dark and late. And I know Richard as well as I need sleep."&nbsp; Isme looked from Richard to Artemis, waiting for an answer. Right now she wanted a hot shower and to curl into bed and get some sleep. Her body was aching from the fight, her mind was shutting down and her mood was getting pissier by the second.&nbsp; So bed would be better than getting into a fight with Artemis.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>30-06-2010, 05:39:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard nodded.&nbsp; Doing anything tonight would be pointless.&nbsp; Fatigue and the aches of the day would only hamper any progress she might make.&nbsp; "Artemis will you be staying here?"&nbsp; <br><br>"No Artemis," replied rather stiffly.&nbsp; "I don't think I am wanted much here.&nbsp; I will return in the morning and we can begin training then."&nbsp; She turned and strode towards the door and disappeared into the night.<br><br>&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>30-06-2010, 05:44:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme watched Artemis go. When the goddess was gone, she turned and headed for the stairs. "I'm going to take a shower then head to bed Richard." She stopped at the bottom of the stairs.&nbsp; Looking up them..they seemed like a mountain to her and she sighed.&nbsp; "Do you need anything before I shower?" Her eyes burned, her heart was heavy and her mind was racing- a very deadly combination that somewhere inside Isme knew would lead to dangerous actions.&nbsp; Standing there, her head hanging low, back to him, she waited for his response.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>30-06-2010, 05:57:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The only thing he needed from her was answers.&nbsp; Something was weighing heavily on her mind and he wanted to know what it was.&nbsp; He had been worried about her ever since he had confronted her in the bathroom when she had been crying.&nbsp; "No, I'm okay," Richard said.&nbsp; "Isme if there is something bothering you....&nbsp; you know you can come to me right?" 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>30-06-2010, 06:00:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme turned to look at him, tears in her grey eyes. She felt so..lost. Her life was no where what she had hoped it to be and now she found love and...well she was the problem.&nbsp; Her living was the problem.&nbsp; She couldn't let him get hurt. Not now..not ever.&nbsp; She opened her mouth to speak and..nothing came out.&nbsp; Closing it, Isme nodded and tried to will her feet to head up the stairs and yet ..it was as if she was wearing concrete shoes.&nbsp; She got about half up and fell to her knees sobbing.&nbsp; There was no way she could leave him and yet staying wasn't good either.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>30-06-2010, 06:17:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Although he was in pain he willed himself to stand up understanding that the pain he felt was noting like the internal pain that she was feeling.&nbsp; Something about what had happened this night had scared her badly and he didn't think that it was the demon.&nbsp; It was something deeper than that.&nbsp; Although each step seemed to take great effort he managed to reach bottom of the stairs before he stumbed and went down onto all fours.&nbsp; His legs unable to hold his weight<br><br>He looked up and saw Isme kneeling halfway up the stair and heard her sobbing.&nbsp; "Isme," Richard croaked trying to pull himself up the stairs.&nbsp; He was breathing heavily, much more heavily than normal because so much of his energy was being devoted to healing his wounds.&nbsp; He made it almost halfway up to her when had to stop.&nbsp; His face perspiring from the effort of reaching her.&nbsp; "Isme, please talk to me."&nbsp; He looked up at her not wanting to lose her.&nbsp; Losing Zoe had nearly destroyed him, if he lost Isme to he didn't know what he would do.&nbsp; It would be worse than dying.&nbsp; "Isme, if your worried about what happened tonight don't be.&nbsp; I chose this path a long time ago.&nbsp; I knew the risks then.&nbsp; I knew that one day I might run up against a demon who would do me in."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>30-06-2010, 06:26:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme looked to Richard, still sobbing.&nbsp; "You don't understand Richard!&nbsp; Because of me you could be killed. Hell you almost were tonight." She wiped the tears from her eyes and sobbed a little more.&nbsp; "I can't stand the thought that I might have..have gotten you killed.&nbsp; That I still might eats at my very being.&nbsp; You have been dealt so much pain already. Part of me thinks I should leave...deal with the demon alone. Another part knows that I need you..that I can not walk away from what we have..from you.&nbsp; It's killing me." Slowly she began to slide down the steps towards him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>30-06-2010, 06:45:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				And so they came to the heart of the matter.&nbsp; She still blamed herself for what had happened tonight.&nbsp; It was understandable he knew, but really he wishd that she wouldn't.&nbsp; It had not been her fault it had been his own that he had been wounded.&nbsp; He had allow himself to become panicked that history would repeat itself.&nbsp; That this demon would take Isme from him.&nbsp; He had lost his head and he would not let it happen again.&nbsp; He found the strength to pull himself up a few flights more steps and met Imse as she slid down to him.&nbsp; <br><br>He reached out and took her hand in his and looked into her eyes.&nbsp; "Isme, I am not in anymore danger with you than I would be without you," Richard said.&nbsp; "Fighting demons is what I was trained for....."&nbsp; He remembered again losing Zoe and felt cold.&nbsp; "Until I met you Isme and fell in love with you I was dead inside for along time.&nbsp; I devoted my whole life to fighting demons but never really living for anything.&nbsp; Meeting you loving you I feel alive for the first time in years and loosing you would be more pain than I could bare.&nbsp; Worse even than the pain I feel from my wounds."&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>02-07-2010, 00:01:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Coming to the very step Richard was on, wrapping her arms around him, Isme sighed,.&nbsp; "Let's get you back on the couch. I'll shower and come down with blankets and pillows. The couch pulls out to a bed so we can sleep here tonight ok?" She kissed him softly.&nbsp; "I love you Richard. I'm sorry about the way I've been today. It's just..so much in one day today." She gently caressed his face.&nbsp; "Never think I don't love you. This is just...not easy for me.&nbsp; The fate of the world lays on my shoulders. As clique as that is, I never knew what that really meant til know.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>02-07-2010, 04:44:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard let her help him back to his feet and they made their way gingerly back down the stairs to the living room.&nbsp; The effort seemed to take almost all of his remaining strength as she guided him over to a chair and let him sit down while she converted the couch into a bed.&nbsp; The fate of the world doesn't rest solely on your shoulders you know," Richard said as he rested.&nbsp; "The prophecy made mention of me as well.&nbsp; I know that isn't much comfort but I'm sure you will be up to the challenge."<br><br>He watched as Isme finished converting the couch into a bed and with her help rose from the chair.&nbsp; He kissed on the lips drawing strength frm the kiss.&nbsp; "I love you Isme, you mean more to me that anything else."&nbsp; At last she helped him down to the bed and he lay down.&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>07-07-2010, 03:50:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme hadn't meant it to sound so..so...callous..so one sided.&nbsp; Sighing as she pulled the couch out, she spoke.&nbsp; "I know that Richard. I had not meant it like that. Just forget it." Turning back to him, she helped him get into bed. Kissing him back, she smiled.&nbsp; "Do you need anything else before I go take my shower?" Her hand reached out and gently caressed his face, eyes locked onto his. "I love you too Richard..always."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>14-07-2010, 22:20:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				A good nights sleep is what he needed now he knew.&nbsp; He would feel better in the morning.&nbsp; That was one of the benefits of being Demigod.&nbsp; Wounds healed in half the time it takes a normal person to heal.&nbsp; "I'm fine for now,"Richard said through a yawn now that he was resting comfortably again on the converted couch.&nbsp; "Have a nice shower I'll be here when you get back."&nbsp; He gave her a weak smile and hoped she would feel less anxious when she got back.&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>16-07-2010, 21:16:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme kissed him gently on the lips. "Ok love. I'll leave the door open so you can yell if you need anything." Kissing him once more, she headed up the stairs.&nbsp; Inside the bathroom, she left the door open as she said she would, and began to strip.&nbsp; The candles were almost gone so she would have to make this quick.&nbsp; Starting the water, she got in when it was perfect.&nbsp; Her mind whirled. She wanted Richard to be proud of her and yet she didn't want anything to happen to him cause of her.&nbsp; Tomorrow..tomorrow she would work with Artemis and prayed she would do well.&nbsp; Washing quickly, she stepped out, dried off and wrapped the towel around her body. Isme headed back down to the living room.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>16-07-2010, 22:04:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard closed his eyes and rested while she was gone but he did not fall asleep just yet.&nbsp; He wanted to wait for Isme to return before he let himself drift off to sleep again.&nbsp; He occupied his mind waiting thinking about what Artemis had told them earlier that evening.&nbsp; Everything from the prophecy, to her plans to train Isme to fight.&nbsp; Her being able to defend herself did not bother him at all, but he was still suspicious of her motivations.<br><br>At last he heard the water from the shower turn off and he knew that soon she would be returning and so he waited for her to reappear.&nbsp; "Are you feeling any better?" he asked when he at last saw her again.&nbsp; He knew that she was probably wondering the same thing about him.&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>17-07-2010, 16:24:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme came and sat down on the bed next to him. The towel clung to her body like a glove. Smiling, she leaned down and kissed him.&nbsp; "A little love. What about you?" Her hand gently caressed his cheek. Her mind whirled...him..Artemis..her own role in all this.&nbsp; Right now, Isme wished for an off switch but found none.&nbsp; Right now..she wanted nothing more than to merely lay in his arms and try and sleep.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>18-07-2010, 11:15:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard smiled at her, happy to see the improvement in her mood as well as the way the towel clung to her perfect body.&nbsp; Reaching up with his hand he stroked her hair.&nbsp; "As long as we're together I'll be perfectly fine."&nbsp; He could still see her thinking and perhaps sill worrying just a little.&nbsp; "Lay down and get some sleep... I promise your safe here.&nbsp; Artemis' protection will keep us safe."&nbsp; He smiled at her reassuringly willing her to believe what he told her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>18-07-2010, 15:49:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Smiling, Isme stood, dropping the towel. Climbing into the bed, careful not to hurt Richard, she laid down next to him.&nbsp; "Tomorrow will go ok right? I mean..Artemis can't be as bad as the stories say right?" Artemis has a bad rep from all the stories and folk lore about the goddesses. She came across as a mean, vindictive bitch and Isme was worried about it. It would be like walking on glass to not piss her off.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>19-07-2010, 00:22:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard watched as Isme climbed into bed being careful not to hurt him.&nbsp; He saw as she let the towel drop from her body and lay next to him.&nbsp; She was so beautiful, prettier than any goddest.&nbsp; He snaked his arm under Isme and pulled her close to him though making sure to avoid his wounded chest.&nbsp; "Every thing will be fine tomorrow," Richard said wanting to reassure her.&nbsp; Artemis was many things, she could be cold, and vindictive, and most importantly she disliked men.&nbsp; "Artemis knows what is at stake, besides she knows that if she is needlessly hard on you she will have to answer to Zeus."&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>22-07-2010, 20:35:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Laying there, feeling his body heat and listening to him talk helped to ease her fears. "Maybe you are right,"Isme yawned.&nbsp; She found herself so suddenly tired.&nbsp; Smiling at him, she caressed his face and kissed his chest ever so gently.&nbsp; &nbsp;"I love you Richard, never doubt that.&nbsp; I might get scared and have second thoughts but I am only human. Never doubt me ok?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>22-07-2010, 22:19:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				With her body pressed against his he felt the tension of the day starting to fade from his body.&nbsp; His eyes barely slits he ran his fingrers through her hair as she kissed him gently on the chest.&nbsp; "I love you too Isme," Richard said in a look soothing voice.&nbsp; "You know your are handling this much better than anyone could reasonably expect.&nbsp; This can't be anywhere close to normal for you.&nbsp; Demons, shapeshifting demigods and gods appearing before you telling you that you are figure of prophecy.&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>22-07-2010, 22:24:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme smiled.&nbsp; "Love, my life has been anything but normal.&nbsp; Since I can remember I have had dreams.. I was me and yet I wasn't. Then..as I got older and went to various archaeological digs in Greece.&nbsp; I kept getting this deja vu feeling.&nbsp; They were the same places I had seen in my dreams.&nbsp; So you see my love, my life has never been normal. Normal is boring. " She kissed his chest again.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>22-07-2010, 23:07:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard smiled as his fingers ran the length of her brown hair from her scalp to very tips.&nbsp; He had to admit that was not normal, and yet dreams we're a far cry from reality.&nbsp; A reality in which the gods we're myth and demons didn't exist but in story.&nbsp; "You still taking it better than I would have expected."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>23-07-2010, 00:32:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"So far my love,"she purred, kissing his chest again. 'Now sleep&nbsp; baby. You need to heal and I need to be rested for Artemis tomorrow baby." Grinning, she snuggled closer and closed her eyes. Isme fell asleep to the sound of Richard's heart beat.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>23-07-2010, 05:13:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nestleing her gently in his arm Richard allowed his eyes to close and he drifted off to a peaceful sleep.&nbsp; He dreamed for the first time in a long time.&nbsp; He dreamed of Isme laughing and hugging him.&nbsp; Her stormy grey eyes locked with him.&nbsp; And then the image shift.&nbsp; Isme was still there but she was diffrent now.&nbsp; She was dressed in armor similar to his own.&nbsp; On her back she had a bow and arrow the dagger at her hilt.&nbsp; Her demenor to was different.&nbsp; She seemed more sure of herself and unafraid.&nbsp; <br><br>Although it seemed like no time had passed when Richard opened his eye he could see the first vestige of light shinning through the window onto them.&nbsp; He adjusted himself slight and felt a pull on his chest.&nbsp; He knew that it was too soon to hope for his wounds to be totally healed.&nbsp; In his arms still he saw Isme still sleeping and smiled at how lucky he was to have found her.&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>24-07-2010, 00:21:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme had dreamed...she was with Richard. They were in a field of golden barley, walking hand in hand. The sky overhead..once blue turned to a pitch black and a horrific scream could be heard overheard as the sky began to rain down firebreathing demons of all shape s and size.&nbsp; She woke with a slight start, and smiled a little up at Richard.&nbsp; "Morning, did you sleep well ?"&nbsp; She sat up to kiss him gently, not caring about her nakedness since she was his anyway.&nbsp; "Are you hungry? I'll make us breakfast before Artemis gets here."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>24-07-2010, 04:41:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard had notice the slight start and guessed that she had been woken by a dream, but he did not mention it and instead smiled.&nbsp; I was with you, I slept quite well," he replied enjoying the kiss that she gave him and before she could pull away he leaned forward and kissed her as well.&nbsp; "Breakfast sounds like a wonderful idea.&nbsp; If I wasn't still nursing wounds I'd make it for you, after all your the one thats got the hardest day ahead of them."&nbsp; As she started to pull away his hand slide down her arm down to his hand and he let her slip away from his grasp.&nbsp; The real Isme overshadowed the dream one completely.&nbsp; She was absolutely beautiful and she was his and he hers.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>25-07-2010, 16:35:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme smiled and bent down, kissing him gently.&nbsp; "I'm going to go upstairs and dress. Then I will come down with clothes for you and while you are dressing I'll get started on breakfast." Through the blinds she could see the sun peaking through.&nbsp; "Seems the storm has stopped for now Richard.&nbsp; Later I will make sure to get more fire wood and maybe get to town for some supplies as well."&nbsp; Kissing him again, she slid from the couch bed and headed up the stairs, swaying her hips.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>26-07-2010, 09:49:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard did not want her to go but reluctantly let her hand slip through his as she went upstairs to dress.&nbsp; "Don't be too long," Richard called not wanting to have her out of his sight any longer than than was required.&nbsp; He sat up slightly in the bed and felt a slight pull from the wounds on his chest though they did not hurt as much as they had the previous night.&nbsp; He gazed out the window and saw that the storm that had hit the previous night had blown itself out and yet there was definate chill in the air.&nbsp; He was not yet ready to go into town with her.&nbsp; He would not be able to protect her at any rate.&nbsp; Not until his wounds had healed more.&nbsp; He would have to ask Artemis to accompany her.&nbsp; He did not like the idea of asking his sister for anything.&nbsp; She was always so unpleasant to ask favors of.&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>27-07-2010, 23:18:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme returned a few minutes later in a pair of jeans and a blue t shirt. Smiling, she blew a kiss to Richard and headed for the kitchen.&nbsp; Inside, she opened the fridge, pulled out some eggs and bacon and got to work on breakfast.&nbsp; "Richard how do you want your eggs,"she called out to him, humming as she cooked.&nbsp; For some odd reason she felt..better today..like she could face the demons with Richard and win. Nothing was going to stop her from this at all. As the bacon began to cook ,Isme headed to make some coffee as well. Stopping by the sink, she looked out over white covered ground and her heart froze.&nbsp; All around them were tracks..hoof prints..in the snow. Biting her lip, she wondered if she should tell him at all.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>28-07-2010, 22:59:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				When Isme returned she was carrying a pair of tan slacks and a navy blue pullover shirt.&nbsp; Richard reached out with his arms and pulled the shirt on careful to avoid pulling at his healing wounds.&nbsp; With some difficulty he manage to get the shirt over his head.&nbsp; "I'll take my eggs over easy," Richard called back as he slid his legs off the side of the bed and began pulling up the pants.&nbsp; He gasped slightly when he leaned forward as he felt another pull against his wounds which we're still bandaged.&nbsp; &nbsp; Once he was dressed&nbsp; he gingerly got to his feet.&nbsp; He still felt unsteady, but that would pass.&nbsp; From the kitchen he could smell sizzling of bacon and the sounds of eggs, it smelled good and he realized with a rumble from his stomach that he was hungry.&nbsp; <br><br>When Richard reached the dinnng room, he headed over to the table and slumped down in the chair thinking it would not be a good idea to strain himself to much just yet.<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>28-07-2010, 23:26:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme turned her attention away from the window and back to the eggs. Once everything was ready, she put Richards on a plate with some bacon and toast.&nbsp; Debating on whether to tell him or not, she took the plate into the dining room.&nbsp; Kissing his cheek, Isme placed it down in front of him.&nbsp; "I'll bring you some coffee.&nbsp; How do you want it, milk and sugar love?"&nbsp; She bit her lower lip and looked out the window of the dining room and saw the hoof prints there too.&nbsp; "Richard, there is something you should know."&nbsp; Yeah no need to hide it when he would find out. Especially if Artemis told him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>29-07-2010, 13:21:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He usually drank his coffee black, but that was because he couldn't pack around everything for fancy coffee.&nbsp; "I'll take sugar in mine", Richard replied noting a bit of concern on her face, and he wondered what had happened.&nbsp; She had seemed to be in such a good mood when she had first woken up.&nbsp; "Whats wrong?" Richard asked in response.&nbsp; "You know you can tell me anything." He took her hand in his to let her know that he spoke the truth.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>29-07-2010, 22:45:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme walked back into the kitchen and returned with coffee for him just as he had asked for it.&nbsp; Placing it down on the table she looked at him.&nbsp; "Look out the window behind you Richard and you can see what is bothering me." Without saying another word, she headed back into the kitchen to get her breakfast and some coffee. Her stomach had butterflies.&nbsp; Artemis would no doubt be here soon and her training would begin. Sure Isme was competent and strong. Tough too but could she be what Artemis wanted in a student would she let Richard down? Taking her plate and coffee back into the dinning room she waited for him to say something.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>30-07-2010, 10:40:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Using the table to support his weight Richard got to his feet and moved over to get a clear view outside.&nbsp; In the snow 10 feet away from the house was hoof prints and he instantly understood what was bothering Isme.&nbsp; It look like they had been visited by more Demons.&nbsp; lesser demons from the looks of it.&nbsp; "Well it looks like we know that Artemis's protection works," Richard said frowning his breathing somewhat labored.&nbsp; "If it hadn't I don't think either of us would be here."&nbsp; He had hoped she might create a bigger perimeter but he supposed that in this land where so few believed in the old gods it wasn't surprising how weak her powers we're<br><br>"They probably came to investigate what happened to the one that came last night", he said returning to the table so he could again sit down.&nbsp; "This does complicate things however."&nbsp; His tone was matter of fact but in truth he was concerned.&nbsp; This place should have be safe, but right now it did not feel that way.&nbsp; "Isme I don't want you going into town right now.&nbsp; You'd be too exposed and I couldn't live with myself if something happened to you.&nbsp; If we need any supplies I suppsed I could ask Artemis to bring them."&nbsp; He sighed, he did not much like this idea.&nbsp; "Or perhaps you could have it delivered with that intriguing you used to buy the house?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>01-08-2010, 01:07:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Seri sighed.&nbsp; "Yeah I can do that I guess. Sending Artemis might not be a good idea. She may not have any idea what I need. I mean I know she is a goddess but times have changed a lot Richard." Going over to him, she helped him sit back down.&nbsp; "Eat, and while we do I'll think of what we need and you can add to my list ok." Bending down, she kissed him hard on the lips before walking over to her seat. Sitting down, Isme began to eat, her mind all over the place.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>01-08-2010, 05:12:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard could see that she wasn’t happy about it either.&nbsp; He didn’t want to keep her couped up, but with the demon’s running around he did not like the idea of her going off into town by herself.&nbsp; &nbsp;The food that Isme had proviided was delicious and Richard tried to think of a way around if she really wanted to go out.&nbsp; "If you really want to go, perhaps you should go with Artemis," Richard replied.&nbsp; "She can protect you while you are in town, and the shield around our cottage should keep me safe while your gone."&nbsp; Ideally he would want to go with her, but in his current state he knew he would not be of much help.&nbsp; In a few days he would probably feel more himself, but it would not be wise to rush it.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>01-08-2010, 05:20:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme smiled.&nbsp; "That is a sweet thought but training with her will be hard enough Richard.&nbsp; Me and her..shopping..yeah.&nbsp; She'll kill me in a heartbeat when I get on her nerve or when she gets on mine and I open my mouth. I can order over the computer and have them delivered." She continued to eat, thinking about what they needed. Besides food she wanted a generator, some more candles. Gas for the generators. Some guns or any kind of weapon. Isme took a sip of her coffee as she thought about it more.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>01-08-2010, 06:00:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard did not have much to add to the list besides a few more sets of clothes for himself.&nbsp; He was glad that she had opted against going to town.&nbsp; Even with his half sister or maybe because of her, he would have worried the whole time she was gone.&nbsp; "This is really good Isme," he said after taking another bite of his breakfast.&nbsp; "You're a great cook." He chased down his food with some coffee.<br><br>At that moment the door creaked open and Richard turned to see Artemis clad in her usual armor striding in from the door.&nbsp; "I'm sure you've noticed that you had more visitors in the night," she said as way of greeting. <br><br>Richard nodded and cleared his throat.&nbsp; "We we're just talking about that in fact," Richard replied.&nbsp; "It looks like the protection you set up kept them away from the house at least."<br><br>"Of course it did," Artemis snapped irritably.&nbsp; "Did you think I couldn't do it?"<br><br>This wasn't turning out well at all and he was happy that he didn't have to ask her to go into town for them.&nbsp; "Of course I knew you could do it," he replied.&nbsp; "I was simply saying."<br><br>&nbsp;
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>02-08-2010, 01:45:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme sighed.&nbsp; "If you want some coffee Artemis help yourself. It's in the kitchen." Getting up with her empty plate and cup, she headed into the kitchen. Still thinking of her list, she grabbed a pen on the counter and the little notepad that was on the fridge and began to jot down some things.&nbsp; Her mind kept going back to the window and she looked out. There were so many tracks..just so many. A shiver ran down her spine as she thought about the demons..how close they had been while she and Richard had slept.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>03-08-2010, 03:14:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Artemis did not reply to Isme, just sort of sniffed and walked to the kitchen.&nbsp; Richard smiled rolled his eyes, and then saw that she still looked worried.&nbsp; The closeness of the demons troubled her, and he did not blame her.&nbsp; "It will be okay.&nbsp; They can't get through the barrier..."&nbsp; He smirked again.&nbsp; "You should be more worried about Artemis, and he winked at her.<br><br>At that moment Artemis return giving him a dirty look.&nbsp; Richard only smiled pleasantly at her.&nbsp; "I suggest you finish up what you're doing quickly and follow me outside," Artemis said with out preamble.&nbsp; "I will be extend the barrier protecting this hous so that we can train mor easily.&nbsp; We do not have a great deal of time however.&nbsp; Zues needs all of his gods on deck.&nbsp; The Hordes are becoming more active.&nbsp; They can smell blood."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>04-08-2010, 21:55:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme managed a half smile and rolled her eyes when he mentioned Artemis. When the goddess came back in, Isme looked at her.&nbsp; "I'm ready. Just need to get my boots and coat on." Leaving the dining room, Isme headed back into the living room. Her boots were near the door and she put them on. Something seemed...off.&nbsp; Looking around, she spotted the dagger on the mantle. Walking over, Isme picked it up and noticed it seemed warmer...as if the metal had gotten hotter somehow and it seemed to vibrate a little. Thinking nothing more of it, she grabbed it and headed to get her coat on.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>06-08-2010, 10:01:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard finished his breakfast while Isme had gone upstairs to get her things.&nbsp; This gave him a chance to look over at Artemis and talk with her alone.&nbsp; "I'm going to be watching you very carefully sister," he said cooly.&nbsp; "I don't want you using your training session with Isme to torment her.&nbsp; You know how important it is for her to be prepared but if you destroy her confidence in training then she'll be absolutely no good to you and I promise I will make you pay."<br><br>Artemis glared at her half brother, and then her expression softened just a little.&nbsp; "You really care about her don't you." she said.&nbsp; It was not a question but a simple statement.&nbsp; She sighed slightly.&nbsp; "I know your been in pain for a long time, and I know I haven't been the kindest sister.&nbsp; I will try and take it easy on her, but you need to understand Richard that she needs to be ready and she won't be if I don't push her to the very limit."<br><br>Richard nodded though grudgingly.&nbsp; When Isme came down the stairs dressed in a coat, the dagger in her hands.&nbsp; Richard moved slowly over to her.&nbsp; "Are you ready for this?" he asked her wrapping an arm around her.&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>10-08-2010, 23:40:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Smiling, Isme kissed him softly.&nbsp; "I'll manage. You, how ever, best stay inside and rest. If you need anything holler. I'll be in to make lunch around noon.&nbsp; If I come in Richard and you are doing something you are not supposed to Zeus help you then,"she hissed, poking him in the chest.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>11-08-2010, 09:55:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He smiled at he, and despite his desire to watch the training knew that she was right.&nbsp; Even he needed to rest if he was going to recover, and so he sigh.&nbsp; "Okay you win, I'll stay inside today and rest," he said knowing that he didn't want to face her wrath.&nbsp; &nbsp;"Have fun and if you need me to bleed over Artemis for you give me a yell," he joked with her as he move back over to the bed they had shared the previous night and lay back down and closing his eyeas again, knowing that he would heal better if he slept.<br><br>"Come now priestess," Artemis said putting a hand on her shoulder, trying to make nice.&nbsp; "It is time for you to learn to protect him, as well as yourself.&nbsp; We will be starting with the basics, simple archery"&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>14-08-2010, 18:18:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme gave Richard another kiss before heading outside with Artemis.&nbsp; The white snow blanketed everything and the tracks..she could see there were so many more now.&nbsp; They circled the whole house and yet didn't come as close as they could have.&nbsp; Isme turned to Artemis.&nbsp; "Ok, let's get this training underway. Know this..I don't want special treatment. I want to learn as you would teach anyone."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>15-08-2010, 05:04:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Artemis smiled as Isme's words as she went about expanding the protective barrier to reach the forest.&nbsp; "I'm glad that you don't want special treatment, because I wasn't going to give you any...." she replied smiling at Isme.&nbsp; She liked her attitude, and hoped that she would keep that attitude when the training began. <br><br>Snapping her finger several things appeared out of nowhere.&nbsp; The first was an extravagent yew&nbsp; bow, a quiver full of arrow and a target in the distance.&nbsp; Artemis picked up the bow and the quiver and came over to Isme and handed it to her and went about explaining and showing her how to use it.&nbsp; With the basics explained she stepped back.&nbsp; "If you think your are ready let us see if you can hit the target.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>18-08-2010, 20:41:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme looked at the bow. Taking a deep breath, she concentrated and stood as Artemis had shown her.&nbsp; Eyes focused, she grabbed an arrow, placed it in the string, pulled back and let it fly.&nbsp; Whistling through the air, the arrow landed smack dab in the middle of the target.&nbsp; Isme looked at Artemis.&nbsp; "I don't understand how arrows are going to stop them Artemis. Can you please tell me how? I need to help Richard..I need to do this."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>19-08-2010, 11:51:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Artemis was impressed by the shot, it was much better than she had expected from a first try.&nbsp; In fact she could not have done it any better.&nbsp; The arrow had hit right in the bullseye.&nbsp; "You love my brother don't you," Artemis said.&nbsp; "I'm actually happy you know, when Zoe was killed, it was like a part of him died too.&nbsp; He devoted himself completely to the hunt, he was utterly reckless not even caring about his own life, though he wanted to live on some level.&nbsp; Hoping I think to find the demon that killed Zoe.&nbsp; The one that came after you."<br><br>She smiled ruefully at Isme.&nbsp; "I'm sorry I didn't mean to ramble like that," she continued.&nbsp; "In answer to your question these arrow are made of celestial bronze, the substance alone hurts them badly and once I teach you to embue them with the magic of the your order you will be able to kill them easily."&nbsp; She looked at target again and then back at Isme.&nbsp; "See if you can hit it again, I have to make sure that wasn't just beginners luck."&nbsp; &nbsp;
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>20-08-2010, 00:08:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme found it amusing how Artemis rambled but she was not about to tell her that. As she pulled another arrow and aimed, she spoke. "So only celestial bronze can hurt them?&nbsp; Where can we find some? I can see about getting a forge made her so we can make more weapons against them."&nbsp; She let the arrow fly and it pierced the middle of the other one, splitting it in two.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>20-08-2010, 21:47:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Artemis was surprised, she had not expected Isme to have such skill with a bow already, and yet after two of the most perfect shots she could not deny that their was talent in the priestess.&nbsp; "I must say I am impressed," she said to Isme as she watched her fire of a few more shots each of them as on target as before.&nbsp; "You would be great as one of my hunters you know," she continued sounding almost wistful.&nbsp; "I can see your potential."&nbsp; She fell silent again remembering Richard.&nbsp; "He thinks he's doing you a favor, it seems to me more like he's holding you back.&nbsp; If you became one of my hunters you would be immortal, so much stronger than you are now.&nbsp; It really is selfish of him to hold you back that way."<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>20-08-2010, 21:57:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme turned to Artemis.&nbsp; If looks could kill..even a goddess...Artemis would be dead.&nbsp; "Holding me back? You think Richard is holding me back." Her eyes became slits and she stalked to Artemis holding the bow.&nbsp; "Let me tell you something miss high and mighty,"she hissed, poking Artemis in the shoulder.&nbsp; "Cause some man did you wrong eons ago does not mean all men are like that. What is power..what is immortality without someone to love..to share it with? It is nothing but a meaningless&nbsp; black void of an existence.&nbsp; I would sooner die than become one of your hunters.&nbsp; I will not leave Richard behind save in death.&nbsp; Got that,"she hissed. Man she was fuming now.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>20-08-2010, 22:58:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Artemis scornfully returned the look that Isme gave her.&nbsp; "How dare you," Artemis replied fire in her eyes fury in her voice at the disrespectful tone and word Isme had used.&nbsp; "You truely know nothing.&nbsp; Men are all the same, they will always let you down in the end."&nbsp; She bite her lip reigning in her anger as best she could.&nbsp; "Love is fleeting and causes pain more often than joy.&nbsp; Better to turn your back on it all together.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>20-08-2010, 23:10:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme snorted.&nbsp; "I don't fear you.&nbsp; The only thing I fear is death.&nbsp; As for pain..what is life without a little pain. It is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all."&nbsp; Grabbing another arrow, she spun shot it off. It ripped right though the second one.&nbsp; "If it's ok with the almighty, I would like to check on Richard."Not waiting for an answer, she stalked back to the house.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>21-08-2010, 13:04:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Artemis scowled at Isme.&nbsp; You are a fool," she replied losing her composure.&nbsp; She only grew more irritated when Isme turned her back on her to return to the house.&nbsp; Artemis moved forward to follow.&nbsp; "No it is not okay to go and check on Richard.&nbsp; I decide when it is time to take breaks, now get back her or so help me...."&nbsp; She bit her lip knowing that she really couldn't do what she wanted to do.&nbsp; Her father would be unhappy with her if she did.<br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>22-08-2010, 03:45:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme turned and glared at her.&nbsp; "So help you what? We both know you can't do anything and I refuse to deal with you when you are saying what you are saying about the man I love.&nbsp; I would give my life for him and he would do the same.&nbsp; If that is holding back to you..then goddess..you have a fucked up view on holding back. I suggest you look it up in Webster's dictionary." Turning back, Isme stormed in through the kitchen door.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>22-08-2010, 05:50:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The arguement that had gone on outside had not been missed by Richard as the raised voices of Isme and Artemis carried into the house to where he lay on the bed waking him from a light sleep.&nbsp; Moments later Isme stormed into the house.&nbsp; "Isme, what going on?" Richard asked sitting up and despite his injuries crossing over to her to wrap his arms around her.&nbsp; "Are you okay?"<br><br>He looked to the door expecting Artemis to follow, but she didn't.&nbsp; "What did she do?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>24-08-2010, 05:00:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme took a deep breath. His arms around her helped a lot.&nbsp; "She tried to tell me you are holding me back. That I would be better off without you. Let's see..men are worthless.&nbsp; Shall I go on.? I came in becuase I figured I would get into a big fight if I staid with her outside. I came in here for a little time out as it were. Richard I am trying to play nice but damn I could have killed her when she spoke of you like that." Closing her eyes, she took a deep breath.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>24-08-2010, 07:37:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard knew only to well what his half sister was like.&nbsp; She had reason to feel the way that she did, but sometimes Richard thought it would be more helpful if she kept her mouth shut.&nbsp; "I'm sorry, I know she's a pain in the celestial back side but she can help you,"he said still holding her.&nbsp; <br><br>At that moment Artemis moved into the house a look of cold fury oh her goddess features as she glared at them.&nbsp; "Okay you've seen the half breed, now get out here now and continue your training or I swear by Zues's furry that I will smite you down." <br><br>"Back off Artemis," Richard said in icily.&nbsp; "She's pissed at your and I don't think it helps any of us to push her further."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>25-08-2010, 18:09:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme was getting angrier by the second. Squirming out of Richard's arms, she stormed upstairs and locked the door to the one bedroom.&nbsp; She hated this..hated that Artemis was trying to break her and Richard up.&nbsp; Her heart was always his.&nbsp; Sighing, she laid there and let all the stress come out in quiet tears.&nbsp; If Artemis decided not to help..so be it. She would find her own way to defeat the demons. Maybe another God or Goddess would help her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>26-08-2010, 12:36:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard glared at Artemis bubbling with his own anger.&nbsp; "Well done Artemis, your charming personality has done it again." he growled.&nbsp; "You just couldn't keep your opinions to your self could you?"&nbsp; He shot his half sister a look of deepest loathing.&nbsp; Artemis looked as though she was about to speak but Richard didn't give her the change.&nbsp; "Go cool off in one of the snow drifts outside and I'll go and talk to Isme."&nbsp; As little as he wanted to put his love back into her company she was the best person to teach her.&nbsp; None of the other was as skilled with a bow as Artemis.<br><br>Fuming he walked made his way upstairs not bothering to look at Artemis.&nbsp; He was breathing somewhat heavily from the exertion and his chest seared over his wounds but he had managed to get up the stair.&nbsp; He moved to the door that he thought Isme had entered.&nbsp; He knocked on the door.&nbsp; "Isme, it's me can I come in?"&nbsp; He wanted to hold her in his arms and help her calm down.&nbsp; He wanted her to cry on his shoulder if she wanted.&nbsp; It didn't matter how he just wanted to be there for her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>26-08-2010, 22:04:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Hearing the knock and expecting it to be Artemis, she was surprised to hear Richard's voice.&nbsp; Walking over, she opened the door and turned and headed to sit in a chair near the window.&nbsp; The tears were still streaming down her soft cheeks.&nbsp; "I'm sorry Richard. I just need a moment to compose myself and then I will go back out to train. I just..couldn't stand what she was saying.&nbsp; You would never hold me back..you're not my ex..you're not him. You are you and that is not what you are about. "Isme took a deep breath and put her head in her hands and cried.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>26-08-2010, 22:59:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard walked over to Isme and wrapped his arms around her waist hugging her close to him.&nbsp; "It okay Isme, it's okay," Richard said soothingly to her his chin resting against her shoulder.&nbsp; "Take all the time you need, I'm sorry she acted like that it's just her way."&nbsp; It wasn't an excuse for the way she acted but it was the only defense he had for her.&nbsp; "Artemis thinks that all men are like that.&nbsp; I've learned not to take it personally."&nbsp; He frowned despite his words, he was still very annoyed by her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>26-08-2010, 23:05:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				His arms around her helped a lot more than Richard or Isme even realized.&nbsp; "I know, I know. I kept trying to tell myself that but she only got more..adamant about her beliefs. I want to take on the world to save you and the others. I know I have to train with her Richard. I feel stronger already inside.&nbsp; I know I can do this. She just...guess pushed the right buttons." Her owns arms went around him and she sighed. The tears eventually stop.&nbsp; "I'm ok now. I can take this on Richard. It was just a momentary lapse of reason.. a weak point in the day. I'm ok now really. Thank you my love."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>27-08-2010, 12:23:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He wanted to keep her wrapped protected in his arms.&nbsp; To keep her safe from everything thing.&nbsp; The demons, and his bitchy half sister everything.&nbsp; "I know you can do this," he said kissing her on the forehead.&nbsp; He looked down at her, his eyes full of confidence knowing that she could take whatever Artemis could dish out.&nbsp; He frowned not sure if he wanted Isme to face his sister again just yet.&nbsp; She was well known for temper tantrums and it was usually best to let her get it out of her system before you tried to talk to her again.&nbsp; "Forget about her for now love.&nbsp; Just stay with me for a little while longer."&nbsp; He chuckled at her .&nbsp; "I'm impressed you know.&nbsp; Not even the other god would dare talk to her the way you did.&nbsp; Its good for her to experience that once in awhile."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>29-08-2010, 02:47:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme looked up at him and smiled. "Really. Well she just ticked me off bad. I don't see her as a goddess. It's hard to explain Richard.&nbsp; Just.." She sighed.&nbsp; "I will be nicer I promise and will bite my tongue when she starts again. I want to be all that is expected of me.&nbsp; I want to be all you want me to be..to make you proud."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>29-08-2010, 05:02:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He chuckled and hugged her.&nbsp; "Yes, she does that to most people who meet her," he rolled his eyes and held her.&nbsp; "Don't let her walk over you Isme.&nbsp; Like I said it is good for her to experience someone standing up to her for a change."&nbsp; He kissed her again knowing the difficult job that had been thrust on her shoulder is something she never wanted.&nbsp; "You will be fine, I promise you, I'm going to keep an eye on things this time.&nbsp; I want make you deal with her on your own again."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>30-08-2010, 19:42:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme smiled up at Richard. "You are truly a good man Richard." She sighed.&nbsp; "I need to get back out there before we loose the day. I promise to behave." A wicked smile played on her face.&nbsp; "Hmm wonder what she would do if I accidentally shot her with an arrow."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>31-08-2010, 04:11:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard laughed at her thought.&nbsp; "She would probably killy you if you did that love," he replied still smiling.&nbsp; "Course I can't say for sure.&nbsp; No one has ever had enough of a death wish to try."&nbsp; Together they walked back towards the door his arm wrapped around the waist.&nbsp; "Behave and I'll take care of making sure that Artemis doesn't irritate you too much."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>31-08-2010, 21:04:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme kissed him. Grabbing her coat she put it back on.&nbsp; "You stay here love. I will be fine." She kissed him again and headed out the door. She walked straight to Artemis, head held high, shoulders back, fire in her eyes.&nbsp; "This continues on two conditions.&nbsp; You stop saying crap about Richard and stop trying to get me to join your hunters."&nbsp; She stood there, glaring at the goddess with her arms folded over her breast.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>31-08-2010, 21:56:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Artemis's mood had not changed and only darkened when Isme returned speaking her condition.&nbsp; "You are such an impertinent little thing," Artemis hissed.&nbsp; "How dare you dictate conditions to me?&nbsp; I could crush you like a bug."&nbsp; <br><br>Richard hadn't done what Isme had told him but followed her out.&nbsp; "But you won't sister or you'll have to answer to dad," Richard said stepping out onto the porch.&nbsp; There wasn't much that Artemis feared but her fathers retribution was one of them.&nbsp; "You're wasting time with your stubborness.&nbsp; "Continue with the training an keep your mouth shut about things that don't concern you."<br><br>Artemis glared at him and he knew that she wanted to kill him, but at last she composed herself.&nbsp; "Fine, we'll continue," she said her voice petulent, not looking at Isme.&nbsp; "Your goal will be to hit the moving targets remember to lead your target.&nbsp; Shoot where they will be not where they are.&nbsp; Now lets begin."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>31-08-2010, 23:06:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme took the yew bow, glaring at Artemis still. "Ready when you are." Turning, she waited for Artemis to set up the targets.&nbsp; Closing her eyes briefly, Isme centered herself. When they opened all she could concentrate on was what ever targets Artemis prepared.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>31-08-2010, 23:59:37</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Turning her attention to the task at hand Artemis decided a very sweet way to put the petulant priestess in her place and knock her down a few bars.&nbsp; Using her magic she sent out a target flying across the sky.&nbsp; She was going to see just how good she was with her bow.&nbsp; She was not going to go easy on her, she was going to make it so difficult it would frustrate her and then she would taunt her for her lack of skill.&nbsp; It was petty she knew, but Isme had really pissed her off.&nbsp; <br><br>Using her magic she sent the targets out faster and faster for her to shoot down.&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>01-09-2010, 04:24:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme knew this was all becuase Artemis had to get back at her somehow. Scowling, she knew she couldn't do this. The targets moved way to fast. A tingly feeling seem to start at her hip and a voice was heard in her hear...a male voice.&nbsp; <em>You are the chosen..one of my beloved priestesses. My power..is your power Isme.&nbsp; Feel it...let the power guide you.</em> She let one arrow fly then another and another. Like the voice said she just the the power..whatever it was..guide her. Each target fell with a thud to the ground. Each arrow hitting it dead on.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>01-09-2010, 04:42:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard watched on with a smile.&nbsp; Zeus had smiled down on Isme and turned it around on Artemis.&nbsp; He turned and went back into the cottage.&nbsp; Isme was in good hands now Artemis wouldn't dare do anything now that their father had stepped it.&nbsp; <br><br>Artemis was stunned stupid for a moment.&nbsp; She looked over at Isme with grudging respect.&nbsp; "Very impressive, it seems you are better trained with a bow than I gave you credit for.&nbsp; It seems I have nothing left to teach you with bow.&nbsp; Let us hope that you are as adept at learning magic as you are with a bow."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>01-09-2010, 04:53:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme silently thanked whoever it was that helped her out.&nbsp; "Ready when ever you are Artemis."&nbsp; She said nothing but would not back down. No...that Isme was long gone and in her place was one who would stand the fires of the underworld and take on Hades himself to do what needed to be done.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>01-09-2010, 05:28:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"The kind of magic that I will be teaching you will be to give your arrows even more potency," Artemis replied.&nbsp; fire, ice, lightening and other elemental spells with be your greatest offense." Slow she went over the process of how to preform the spell for her.&nbsp; "Do you think you have the step down?&nbsp; Go ahead and try it out.&nbsp; Use the fire spell attach it to your arrow."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>02-09-2010, 04:46:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme paid close attention to Artemis' teachings. Taking a deep breath she did all the goddess did and yet...yet nothing happened.&nbsp; Stunned Isme tried again..and still nothing.&nbsp; Getting more pissed..she tried one more time and failed again.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>02-09-2010, 05:03:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Artemis did not smile or gloat as she watched Isme struggle with casting the spell.&nbsp; &nbsp;"You need to focus, picture the flame in your head," Artemis said.&nbsp; "Will the arrow to accept the magical flame.&nbsp; You can do this you just need to focus and master your magic." She placed her hand on Isme's shoulder smiling slightly.&nbsp; "Just remember half of magic is belief the rest is focus."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>04-09-2010, 02:46:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme closed her eyes, took a few deep breaths and tried to do as Artemis said. In her mind she saw the fire and a little bit appeared on the arrow. But no more than a simple flame one would get from a lighter and the, as quickly as it came, it vanished. Isme sighed and bit her lip, annoyed with herself.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>04-09-2010, 03:48:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Artemis watched as the flicker of a flame lit the tip of the arrow and then it vanished.&nbsp; "Your overthinking it," Artemis said looking into her eyes.&nbsp; "It should flow naturally from you."&nbsp; She pursed her lips.&nbsp; "Close your eyes and focus, picture it in your mindseyes feel it don't think."&nbsp; Although she had not forgiven Isme for her disrespect she wanted her to succeed now.&nbsp; She had so much potential and she wanted he to reach it.&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>04-09-2010, 03:57:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme closed her eyes and tried again to clear her mind. In seconds a flame appeared, engulfing the tip of the arrow. Opening her eyes, a smile spread on Isme's face as she saw it.&nbsp; In the distance, an inhuman scream was heard and the flame quickly died.&nbsp; "What was that,"Isme asked, feeling fear...fear of what she had no clue....sweep through her.&nbsp; A primordial...base fear that any man would feel hearing that sound.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>04-09-2010, 04:46:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Inside the house Richard heard the muffled inhuman scream from outside and was on his feet in an instant ignoring the stabbing pain in his chest.&nbsp; He picked up his sword from the floor and as quickly as he could move raced for the door and was out on the snow covered ground his barefeet leaving tracks behind him as he moved.<br><br>It was Artemis who saw him approach firs and she rolled her eyes.&nbsp; What did he thing he could do in his condition.&nbsp; He was in no condition for a fight even if one came.&nbsp; "It looks like we have some company," Artemis said to Isme.&nbsp; "It shouldn't be able to make it through the barrier but stay ready.&nbsp; As for you brother you should go lay down before you hurt yourself again."<br><br>"Not until I know whats going on," Richard replied his breathing heavy from the short run.&nbsp; He knew that he shouldn't be running around.&nbsp; He was still hurt badly but he couldn't stand the thought of Isme being out her without him.<br><br>"You're never going to heal properly like this," Artemis warned.&nbsp; "But it's up to you."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>04-09-2010, 04:51:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme looked to Richard.&nbsp; "Go inside. Artemis and I can deal with this. You get hurt further and it won't help when more attack.&nbsp; It sounds like one..but you know they may just be testing..or they know you are hurt and will respond like this Richard. Think about it.&nbsp; With you out of the way there is only Artemis and I.&nbsp; Go inside and if we need you we will call."&nbsp; She walked over and kissed him.&nbsp; "Please love."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>04-09-2010, 05:28:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard bit his lip looking at Isme as she told him to go inside.&nbsp; He knew she was right, but it pained him to run and hide while the woman he loved stayed out here to face whatever they face.&nbsp; He sighed and looked into Isme's eyes after she kissed him.&nbsp; "Okay, I'll go inside," he replied.&nbsp; &nbsp;"However if you let anything happen to yourself I'm going to hold you personally responsible."&nbsp; He leaned in and kissed her and slower than he had come, backed towards the house
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>05-09-2010, 03:56:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme kissed him back and watched him head toward the house. She turned to face Artemis.&nbsp; "So you think they are going to come and attack or was that merely a warning." Her hand went to the dagger that she kept at her side.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>05-09-2010, 04:59:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Artemis cast a glance at Richard as he returned to the house.&nbsp; Privately she was glad that he would at least listen to Isme.&nbsp; Richard would only get himself hurt if he stay out here and despite what she may say, she really did care about him.&nbsp; "I think they're testing my defenses.&nbsp; They have to know that your out her somewhere, but they can't see it and should be repelled by it."&nbsp; Her voice trailed off and frown as she tested to make sure the barrier was still erect.&nbsp; "All the same be prepared I don't think they can get through but best to be safe than sorry."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>07-09-2010, 04:21:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme nodded.&nbsp; "Shall we return to lessons then? Or shall I practice what you have showed me already?" Her ears strained for any odd sound should there be any.&nbsp; Her hand was hovering over the dagger, ready should they attack.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>07-09-2010, 05:31:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Artemis looked off toward where the sound had come from.&nbsp; "Yes lets continue with the lesson," she replied after a few moments pause.&nbsp; She wasn't focusing much on Isme at the moment.&nbsp; Her attention was still off in the forest.&nbsp; It would be unlikely for any demon to get through her barrier, but she still had an ominous feeling.&nbsp; her powers we're not strong her.&nbsp; So feel people believed any more in the power of the gods.&nbsp; Only the face the people stil remembered them at all gave her any power at all.&nbsp; "Try again to create......."<br><br>Her sentence was cut off as a piercing roar much louder than before cut thought the forest moving into veiw.&nbsp; Artemis's eye's widened with shock as the monsterous demon with wide batlike wings and ram horn ontop of his head appeared.&nbsp; His eyes we're black with crimson red pupil.&nbsp; His lips we're twisted into a smile.&nbsp; "The gods have grown weak," the demon rumbled with a growl.&nbsp; "It will be all to easy to conquer them once the priestess is dead."&nbsp; <br><br>The sound of the roar that was now far too close pulled Richard back of the bed.&nbsp; That sound was inside the perimeter that Artemis had set.&nbsp; He acted on instict and raced back to the front door.&nbsp; Promise or no promise he couldn't leave Isme out there alone.&nbsp; He burst through the door knowing that he was going to tear himself up again.&nbsp; He didn't care right now, the adrenaline was pumping through him and he didn't feel the pain.&nbsp; As he reach the porch step Richard leapt off the top step and transformed in mid air into panther and raced towards the scene where Isme and Artemis stood facing the demon.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>09-09-2010, 18:26:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme had been listening real close to Artemis. Then she heard it to..the sound of a freight train roaring through but there was none. Then the demon appeared above the tree line. It was big and quite ferocious looking. Her hand went to the dagger and then drew away as the sound of the door crashing open and Isme saw Richard. She watched in horror and fascination as he transformed into a panther and headed for the demon.&nbsp; "Richard, no,"she screamed. Grabbing the bow and some arrows, Isme took off after him. She glanced to the demon, stopped, took an arrow and aimed.&nbsp; A blue flame appeared on the tip and Isme fired.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>10-09-2010, 03:23:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard knew the moment that he touch down&nbsp; paws on the snow that he had really screwed up trransforming.&nbsp; The wounds which had been healling well enough widened.&nbsp; He didn't have time to worry about that right now however.&nbsp; He had to protect Isme.&nbsp; She heard his voice but he did not stop, not until the blue flame flew towards the surprised demon.&nbsp; The demons eyes widened.&nbsp; and then the arrow pierced him in the chests, the holy blue flames igniting inside him.&nbsp; The demon howled in agony and the giant panters wild eyes watched as it withered at died.<br><br>"That was amazing," Artemis said as awed her half brother by what had happened.&nbsp; She had barely been able to do the regular fire spell before this and yet somehow under the pressure of the demons attack she had summoned the holy flame.<br><br>With the demons defeat the adrendaline that had pulsed through Richard began to fade fast and the pain that ripped across his and he stumbled again to the floor.&nbsp; The might panther let out a pained yowl, which turned to a moan of pain as it turned back into a man.<br><br>Artemis turned to look at her brother.&nbsp; "Way to go idiot now its going to take you even longer to heal," the goddess said.&nbsp; She turned to Isme.&nbsp; "Come on lets get the hero her back into the house, and maybe this time you should strap him down so he doesn't hurt himself again."<br><br>Ricahard groaned laying on the snow.&nbsp; "Sorry, but I just couldn't stay in there and wait not knowing"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>11-09-2010, 18:02:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme watched as the arrow pierced the demon and the blue flame engulfed him. In seconds he was gone.&nbsp; She was lost in her own thought when she heard the moan. Returning to reality, she stalked over to Richard.&nbsp; "What the hell were you thinking,"she yelled at him. "Do you have a death wish?" With Artemis' help, Isme managed to get Richard inside.&nbsp; "We are taking him to the upstairs bedroom." Once they had them laid down, Isme left the room to return with some rope. Glaring at Richard, it was apparent she was pissed.&nbsp; "You leave me no choice,"she hissed as she began to take the ropes, and starting with his ankles, tied him to the four poster bed.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>12-09-2010, 00:53:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard was in too much pain to be impressed or to protest.&nbsp; His head hung limp his eyes half closed.&nbsp; That had been a really bad idea.&nbsp; His wounds we're on fire again.&nbsp; "Had to protect you....." he whispered through the pain.&nbsp; &nbsp;"Sorry..." He didn't resist as they hauled him up the stairs to the bedroom.&nbsp; He was breathing heavily when he was set on the bed.&nbsp; It wasn't until Isme began tying him to the bed that his eyes flashed open.&nbsp; "Hey whats going on?" He tried to sit up but the firm hands of Artemis rested on his shoulders holding him to the bed. <br><br>"No you don't little brother," Artemis said.&nbsp; "You've abused the freedom you had before.&nbsp; You need to rest and you aren't going to do it if you think she's in danger."&nbsp; Artemis smiled at Isme, it was strange to be on the same side as her.&nbsp; "Don't worry I'll hold him down until you finish. "<br><br>"Isme, really this isn't necessary," Richard protested.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>18-09-2010, 03:34:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				In no time Isme had Richard tied to the bed.&nbsp; Yet he could still move if he wanted to.&nbsp; Isme looked down at him.&nbsp; "That was a stupid thing you did Richard.&nbsp; Artemis and I were fine and could have handled him.&nbsp; In fact we did" She glared at him.&nbsp; "You will stay here and rest or else you hear me,"she hissed.&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>18-09-2010, 04:12:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She was really mad, he could see that.&nbsp; He knew that he had been stupid and jump the gun but this seemed like such an overreaction.&nbsp; Still a smile managed to break across his face as she threatened him.&nbsp; "Or else what love?" he asked teasing.&nbsp; "Perhaps you'll spank me, that might actually be fun."&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>18-09-2010, 04:16:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme glared at him, and then bent down, getting in his face.&nbsp; &nbsp;"Don't tempt me Richard. See....this old farm use to have horses and in the basement are some old riding crops." She smiled evilly and turned to Artemis.&nbsp; "He should be ok now. Shall we return to practice."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>18-09-2010, 04:28:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Oh come on Isme your not really going to leave me tied up like this are you?" he asked more serious now as she turned to leave with Artemis.&nbsp; This was such an overreaction on her part.&nbsp; "Come on its not like I killed your pet by accident.&nbsp; I was trying to help?"<br><br>Artemis laughed at him, but answered Isme.&nbsp; "Yes I think that would be wise, I don't forsee him getting into too much trouble like this."&nbsp; She laughed again, and made for the door to the room.&nbsp; "Well come and check on you in an hour or two Richard, just relax for awhile."&nbsp; She winked at him evilly.&nbsp; Perhaps there was hope for Isme yet.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>19-09-2010, 02:20:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme looked down at him.&nbsp; "No but you could have killed yourself. Behave and I might loosen the ropes a little." Turning from him she smiled at Artemis. "WE got a few more hours til lunch so let's get this done shall we. Maybe we can head to town and do some shopping. I do need some things."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>19-09-2010, 05:26:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard rolled his eyes.&nbsp; "Oh very funny Isme, your not going to leave me here.&nbsp; If you think I'm such an invalid that I can't protect you what do you think would happen if demon attacked while you are gone shopping?"<br><br>"Get some rest Richard," Artemis said shaking her head.&nbsp; "Come on Isme let get back to work."&nbsp; Artemis head out the door knowing that Isme would follow soon.&nbsp; &nbsp;
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>25-09-2010, 03:54:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme kissed Richard's lips.&nbsp; The first thought she had at the time was to get into that bed with him. It was a heady feeling to know she controlled him at that moment.&nbsp; "I will be back Richard." Smiling she walked out of the room and back outside with Artemis..grinning like the Cheshire cat.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>25-09-2010, 07:05:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richards lip twitched into a grin as she kissed.&nbsp; It wasn't something he was use to which made the idea exciting to him.&nbsp; He was completely under her control at the moment.&nbsp; She could do what ever she wanted.&nbsp; He sighed slightly as she moved to leave.&nbsp; "Have fun, and please be careful, I don't know if I could take it if something happened to you."&nbsp; Then she was gone and he closed his eyes for sleep dozing off easily.<br><br>Outside Artemis waited patiently as Isme approached her.&nbsp; Artemis handed her the bow and arrow as she approached.&nbsp; "You did well against that demon," she said her voice impressed.&nbsp; "It was as though you acted purely on instinct.&nbsp; &nbsp;Now we need to see if you can summon that power anytime or if it was just a product of the stress of the situation.&nbsp; I want you to try and duplicate the way you felt to the most minute detail, and then recreate it for me.&nbsp; Do you think you can do that?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>26-09-2010, 03:03:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme pursed her lips then sighed.&nbsp; "I can try." Picking the bow up and getting an arrow ready, she took a deep breath.&nbsp; She tried her damnedest to bring forth the fear...the strength. It happened..suddenly. The power seem t rip from deep within her and an eerie blue flame encompassed the arrow head.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>26-09-2010, 19:40:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Artemis watched as Isme went through her process.&nbsp; It was clear she was trying hard to recreate the senario in her mind.&nbsp; It took about ten second or so, but suddenly the blue flame encompassed the head of the arrow as it had before.&nbsp; "Absolutely incredible Isme," Artemis said impressed.&nbsp; You make it look so effortless and easy."<br><br>Artemis levitated a boulder sized target into the air.&nbsp; "Try and hit it like you did before," the goddess said.&nbsp; "It will be moving so remember to lead it."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>01-10-2010, 02:42:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme listened to Artemis and trained her eyes on the boulder as it moved. For a few seconds it seemed like Isme wasn't going to try at all. But then it happened. The flame burst from the arrowhead and the arrow sailed through the air hitting the boulder. With a roar of thunder, the boulder shattered into tiny fragments and fell like snow to the ground. Isme turned to look at Artemis. "How was that?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>02-10-2010, 04:20:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme's powers we're growing by leaps and bounds before her very eyes.&nbsp; It was absolutely astounding to watch, and Artemis had to admit she was growing to rspect her though she would never tell that.&nbsp; "It's not bad, but I don't want you to get overconfident," Artemis replied hiding her true thoughts.&nbsp; &nbsp; She paused thinking, the spell that she used took a tremendous amount of will and stamina.&nbsp; "How are you feeling Isme?" she asked&nbsp; "You've used that spell twice now, you've got be tired or at least hungry."<br><br>Up in the bedroom Richard saw the flash of light and heard the explosion.&nbsp; It was unfortunate that he was&nbsp; bound to the bed.&nbsp; He wanted to see what was going on out thier.&nbsp; From the sound of it something verying large had just exploded.&nbsp; He sighed slightly.&nbsp; "And they expect me to sleep with all the racket," he muttered to himself.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>04-10-2010, 00:27:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme looked at Artemis.&nbsp; "A little."&nbsp; To be honest she wasn't hungry..or tired. In fact she was so turned on by the fact she could wield a power like this that all she could think of was Richard..tied to the bed upstairs.&nbsp; Right now..she wanted to go up there and give him a real good long ride..make him burn.&nbsp; This was so not like her. "Maybe we should go to town to get groceries then we can take a break. I need to make sure Richard is ok." She had to get Artemis to leave somehow but how?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>04-10-2010, 20:06:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Artemis considered her for a few moment.&nbsp; If they required groceries perhaps it would be better for her to go and get them alone.&nbsp; With the holes in her defensive barrier she didn't like the idea of leaving her brother here in his condition undefended, and unquestioningly with the leaps and bounds that Isme had made she would be able to protect herself and Richard while she was gone.&nbsp; "I think you should give me the list of things you need, and stay here to look after Richard," Artemis said.&nbsp; "He is bound to be as much of a target as you are, I don't want to leave him alone what with the demons knowing this location, in all truth we should relocate you both soon to the Olympian realm.&nbsp; You will be much safer their where our power is stronger."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>05-10-2010, 01:28:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Smiling, she headed back into the house with Artemis following. She made a list..a rather long one.&nbsp; "There is supposed to be another storm coming and we need to be prepared." Going to&nbsp; the counter she grabbed her purse and pulled out her card. "Just give the cashier this and sign my name." Isme grinned. She knew damn well the store would be mobbed and that would give her ample time with Richard. Time to show him who was boss!
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>05-10-2010, 09:15:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The list that Artemis received was a long one.&nbsp; It would take time to gather every thing, and the worst part of it was that she would be dealing with ignorant mortals, who would have no idea who she was.&nbsp; With a snap of her finger she changed into an outfit more suitable to the times, a pair of blue jeans, a black tank top and a winters coat and boots.&nbsp; "I will be back in a few hours, try not to get into too much trouble while I am gone, and take care of Richard while your at it," Artemis said. <br><br>With that taken care of the hunter Godess made her way to the door and hopped into the car that Isme and Richard had arrived in only yesterday.&nbsp; The engined fired off and soon she was away from the house.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>09-10-2010, 03:55:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme watched her go and waited til she was far gone before heading to the house. Grinning, she climbed the stairs and headed into the bedroom. Stopping in the doorway, she leaned against the frame.&nbsp; "Feeling better Richard,"she purred. Damn he looked good all tied to the bed..not to mention it gave her a secret thrill to know she controlled him..her..a woman.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>09-10-2010, 05:31:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Laying in bed looking up at the ceiling Richard hears the sound of the car engine fire off and then fade into the distance.&nbsp; Richard wondered if they had left him alone and gone off to town to do the shopping.&nbsp; That thought depressed him, but it did not remain with him long as he heard the door closed downstairs and the creak of the stairs as someone climbed up to the second floor.&nbsp; &nbsp;Then she appeared in the doorway a peculiar playful look on her face as she purred.&nbsp; A wide grin split his face, and he had to admit that he was feeling very turned on at the thought of being tied up left to her mercy.&nbsp; "I am feeling better actually," he replied still grinning as he tried to adjust his position.&nbsp; He looked out the window and then back at Isme.&nbsp; "I take it Artemis left and we're alone now." he said.&nbsp; It wasn't really a question, it was the only thing that made sense.&nbsp; <br><br>He chuckled at the look on her face.&nbsp; She liked the ida of being in control of him, and he had to admit he liked that idea as well.&nbsp; "You may want to be gentle," he teased after all I'm very breakable at the moment.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>17-10-2010, 04:09:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme grinned and looked toward the bathroom door that was behind her across the hall. From his vantage point, Ricahrd would be able to see her in the shower. Yes..a little teasing, she thought.&nbsp; "No worries there my love. I wouldn't dream of hurting you right now. I am going to take a nice shower." Smiling, Isme turned and, swaying her hips, walked toward the bathroom. Leaving the door opened she gave Richard a nice strip tease before turning the water on and stepping in.<br><br>Every motion, every thing she did was deliberate from the slow soaping up of her lush breasts, to the careful woopsy drop of the conditioner that would almost look like cum because of it's white coloring and thick nature.&nbsp; When she was done, Isme did something she never did for anyone. She began to slowly play with her pussy while she knew he watched.&nbsp; <br><br>The water cascaded down her lush tits as her her fingers, three of them, pumped in and out of her wet pussy. Closing her eyes, she was lost in the ecstasy and the power of knowing he was watching her..that he had no choice.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>17-10-2010, 09:02:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She was such a tease and Richard found himself getting turned on from the very beginning.&nbsp; From the way her hips swayed as she walked towards the bathroom to the strip tease that she preformed for him, to the way she washed her self moving deliberately and slowly.&nbsp; Richard couldn't have turned away, he didn't want to.&nbsp; She was absolutely incredible a goddess amongst mortal.&nbsp; He did not speak at all as she preformed for him, words couldn't describe how he was feeling right now.&nbsp; Desire for her wasn't enough to describe the way he felt, it was far beyond that.&nbsp; <br><br>His manhood perked up and throbbed as he watched her slowly play with her pussy.&nbsp; He let out an involuntary cough of excitement.&nbsp; He felt a strong pulse run through his manhood as he watched her wanting to hold her to touch her.&nbsp; "You're absolutely driving me insane," Richard said desire in his voice as he continued to watch as she became lost in the ecstacy.&nbsp; She had his complete and undivided attention and she knew it.&nbsp; Because of her he was able to forget everthing else, only she mattered nothing else
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>02-11-2010, 02:13:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Faster her fingers moved. Hearing is voice, Isme knew she was doing just what she had set out do. Faster, faster... She screamed his name as she came hard and fast. Smiling, she slid her fingers from her wet, achy core and smiled at him.<br><br>Isme finished her shower and made a show of drying off before coming back to the bedroom. His hard cock stood out, ready for what she wanted.&nbsp; Smiling, she walked over and slowly trailed her fingers up his leg, gently brushing his cock before pulling away.<br><br>"Seems someone needs my attention,"she purred.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>02-11-2010, 10:17:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard watched her, with greedy desire from the bed where he was tied.&nbsp; It was clear that she was really getting into it as he watcherd her dig her fingers in faster and faster, and to hear her calling his name as she reached her climax.&nbsp; When she looked over at him and smiled, he grinned back at her with pleasure as he felt his cock pushing up trying to stand at attention inside his pants.&nbsp; &nbsp; It was almost growing intolerable, when she finished her shower and made show of drying herself for him.&nbsp; <br><br>From her radiant smile to the way her fingers trailed up his leg before brushing his cock, he could see how much she was enjoying her position.&nbsp; His heart let out a loud throb, he practically melted when she spoke about someone needing her attention, the way she purred, turned him on.&nbsp; <br><br>"Dying for your attention," he agreed looking up at her.&nbsp; "Do, you know how unfair it is for you to look the way you do, and to be so very sexy at the same time?" he asked smiling at her.&nbsp; "How lucky I am to have you."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>04-11-2010, 05:47:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme grinned.&nbsp; "Hmm wise words Richard," Her hands moved to his pants and she made quick work of letting his hard cock out. It sprang out and stood at full attention.&nbsp; Isme licked her lips and slowly went to the foot of the bed. Smiling, she climbed onto the bed, slow, cat like motion til she was right by his hard member. "Hmm needs some attention for sure." Slowly she began to lick his cock. Starting with the tip, she ran her tongue in circles around it before going up and down each side.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>04-11-2010, 07:05:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The way she moved, was like a predatory jungle cat ready to pounce on helpless prey.&nbsp; It was incredibly sexy to watch, his heart raced faster and his exposed cock bobbed as she licked her lips.&nbsp; His anticipation growing by the second.&nbsp; &nbsp;"Your such a tease," he said as she commented again on his member needing attention.&nbsp; He let out a low moan as she began licking his stiff sensitive cock.&nbsp; "Oh, gods, Isme that feel amazing, " he moaned his breath catching as she slowly circled it.&nbsp; <br><br>"Oh, Isme, I love you," he breathed.&nbsp; Her technique was absolutely amazing, and he was puddy in her hands, as his shaft continued to stiffen and harden.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>04-11-2010, 16:42:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme licked him for a little while more before taking him into her mouth oh so slowly..all of him. Then she began to suck him..hard..slow..and long.&nbsp; Straddling one of his legs, she began to rub her dripping cunt on him, leaving a trail of juices. Her tits, their nipples raking his upper thigh and her free hand began to play with his balls.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>05-11-2010, 05:09:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard body tensed and reacted to the way her tongue felt on his cock.&nbsp; She new exactly how to make him react, and then she took into her mouth, so slowly that the half god felt every bit of it as she took him completely in.&nbsp; "By, Zeus," he moaned, feeling her rub her wet cunt on him.&nbsp; "Ooooohhhhhh." his voice was full of ecstasy as she began to play with his balls.&nbsp; "Oooohhhh, Isme, I love you."<br><br>&nbsp;
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>05-11-2010, 05:14:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme moaned as she sucked him off more, still rubbing herself on his leg. Slowly she removed her mouth from his hard member. Sliding her body up his, she made sure her tits..or one of them brushed his cock. Soon enough she was straddling him..just above his cock so it rubbed against her tight ass.<br><br>"Hmm I like this Richard." Her hand trailed down his chest and she bent down to nip at his shoulder.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>05-11-2010, 06:12:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				It was all the more exilirating, because he was completly helpless to do anything thing about what she was doing, even had he wanted to.&nbsp; His hands we're quite literally tied and so we're his feet for that matter.&nbsp; He was completely in her hands and she was driving him absolutely crazy.&nbsp; He moaned again as she slowly removed her lips from his cock which a was pulsing.&nbsp; As she slide her body up his he watched her, his heart racing, his lips trembling as she held herself above him, her ass right against his thick member.<br><br>Richard laughed at Isme's statement.&nbsp; "I don't just like it, I love it," he said smiling, tilting his head to kiss her on the cheek.&nbsp; "I love you Isme, with all that I am, I love you."&nbsp; <br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>05-11-2010, 06:22:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme grinned. "I love you too Richard. Hmm so tell me what you want. Do you want theses,"she began, cupping her tits.&nbsp; "...warped around that cock? Do you want them in your mouth..or would you rather have that hard cock,"she purred, rubbing her ass against it, "in my pussy?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>05-11-2010, 06:33:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Oh, you give me such difficult choices," he chuckled lovingly as she gave him several choices to chose from.&nbsp; "And all of them have suck wonderful merit."&nbsp; Richard paused to consider, he had to admit that he was leaning heavily toward her soft round breast wrapped around his hard cock, though in her pussy was right up there as well.&nbsp; "They're all just too good to choose from.&nbsp; Since I'm your prisoner why don't you choose?" he winked playfully at her.&nbsp; "I promise I'll give you whatever you want." 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>05-11-2010, 06:37:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Smiling, she slid her body back down his, making sure his cock slid along her went cunt before wrapping those tits around it.&nbsp; Grinning, she began to move her lush globes up and down his cock, liking the tip each time it came up between them. Fuck this was so hot.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>05-11-2010, 06:52:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Oh god, she was absolutely amazing, she seemed to know just how to move, to hold him in a place of near permanant arousal without reaching climax as she ruber her lush full globes up and down his cock.&nbsp; He let out a low moan as work him.&nbsp; Fuck this was amazing.&nbsp; He could imagine nothing better than this. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>05-11-2010, 06:56:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme closed her eyes, so enjoying this. Fuck the power she was holding over him. She could walk away now..right now and just leave him and there was nothing he could do. But she wasn't that cruel. But Isme did bring him right to the brink before stopping. Oh he was gonna cum..but in her pussy. Stopping, she panted hard. "Hmm baby. So..tell me something lover. Do you want me to fuck you now? Are you aching to fill this?" She leaned back and spread her glistening pussy lips for him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>05-11-2010, 07:13:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard, was fully aware that this Isme, this woman, no this goddess was completely in control of him.&nbsp; If she so decided she could leave him now as he was unsatisfied.&nbsp; He could see that she was enjoying the power that she had over him.&nbsp; She stopped and for a moment Ricard though that maybe she was going to do just that.&nbsp; Then she spoke, panting heavily, asking him what he wanted.&nbsp; Breathing heavily, he gave her a nod.&nbsp; "Yes, love,&nbsp; please," he begged.&nbsp; "Fuck me hard, so that I fill you up to the the brim.&nbsp; I desperately need you."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>07-11-2010, 01:15:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Grinning like the chesire cat, Isme slowly climbed back up Richard and kissed him hard. Her tongue slid into his mouth and began to tango with his. Her one hand grabbed his cock and guided him into her hot, moist core. Isme moaned into his mouth and broke the kiss. Inch by tantalizing inch he slid into her until he was buried all the way in.<br><br>"Richard,"she moaned. Damn he felt so good in her..so right..like she was born to be his and his alone.&nbsp; Slowly he began to ride him at first, enjoying the pleasure from each slow gyration of her his.&nbsp; Then she began to pick up the pace.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>07-11-2010, 03:03:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				From the look on her face, he could tell that Isme absolutely loved his reaction, as she slowly climbed back up his body, and they kissed, their tongues tangling with one another.&nbsp; He let out a soft moan as he felt her hand on his cock, guiding it into her hot, moist pussy.&nbsp; "Oh fuck," he breathed as she slid, inch by inch down his throbbing shaft.<br><br>"Isme," he called name as she began to ride him, fuck this was absolutely incredible, and he was already so hard.&nbsp; "Yes, oohh, yes, Isme," he moaned knowing it would not take him long to cum.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>09-11-2010, 02:59:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Damned she so love being in control. She couldn't be in control of him in any other way but damn in this way she could. As she rode him harder, faster, Isme let her fingers wander to her tits and she began to pull and tweak on her nipples. She was so there..so on the edge.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>09-11-2010, 03:23:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She was so very intesnse, and he could tell that she was really enjoying being in control of him.&nbsp; He found it incredibly hot to have her in so much control.&nbsp; It was on of the most incredible things he had ever experience.&nbsp; As she moved, faster, and harder, his shaft grew, his head full it was to much, she was keeping him just on the edge, wanting to come together no doubt.&nbsp; It was driving him absolutely insane.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>09-11-2010, 03:25:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Faster...harder..the sound of her skin slapping against his and the creaking of the bed. Too much ..it was all too much.&nbsp; Isme screamed his name as she came hard on Richard. Her body arched on his, tits pushed out.&nbsp; Her pussy latched onto his cock and began to pulse and milk his hard member.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>09-11-2010, 04:18:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				It was amazing that despite how hard he was that she should cum first, if only by a second.&nbsp; As soon as she let got and her pussy, began to pulse and milk his member, he exploded, violently.&nbsp; His back arched, his body tensed, and he screamed out her name.&nbsp; It didn't stop, until his member had pulsed at least a half a dozen times.&nbsp; "Oh, Isme," he breathed.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>09-11-2010, 04:20:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Panting, Isme sat on top of him. Her eyes closed, she wanted to relish the moment. Slowly she opened her eyes and grinned down at him. Leaning in, she kissed him softly on the lips.<br><br>"So are&nbsp; you gonna be a good boy now Richard or do I need to leave you here longer." Damn he looked so hot tied up like that but Artemis would be back soon.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>09-11-2010, 04:34:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard, breathed heavily and laughed, the movement jostling their body's.&nbsp; He kissed her back softly on the lips.&nbsp; <br><br>"Hmmm, maybe," he considered thinking it over.&nbsp; If this is what being a bad boy gets me, what does being a good one get me?" he teased.&nbsp; Heaven have mercy, but she look very sexy sitting astride him, yet Artemis was bound to be back soon.&nbsp; "If you can promise me something like this every now and then, it might give me incentive to be good." he winked at her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>09-11-2010, 04:37:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme laughed before slowly getting off him. His cock was covered in a mixture of her juices and his cum. Slowly she untied him.&nbsp; "Yeah I think that can be arraigned.&nbsp; We need to get dressed before Artemis comes&nbsp; back." Moving to the dresser, she pulled out some panties, jean, a gray sweater and a black bra.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>09-11-2010, 05:28:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard laughed again as she slowly rose off him, his cock was coated in a thick mixture of her juices and cum.&nbsp; &nbsp; Richard waited while she untied him, and slowly and tenderly sat up and leaned over to kiss her.&nbsp; Getting to his feet, Richard went to the bathroom to clean himself off before he dressed.&nbsp; <br><br>When he returned Isme was already dressed in jeans and a gray sweater.&nbsp; Walking over to his dresser Richard selected a pair of black boxers, some blue jeans, and a long tan sweater that zipped up in the front.&nbsp; He still had to be very careful of his wound lest he reinjure himself.<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>11-11-2010, 16:35:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme smiled.&nbsp; "You ok?" She wondered if she had been just a tad bit too rough. Outside she could hear the sound of the truck Artemis borrowed coming back. Sighing, Isme headed past him and downstairs. She wanted more alone time with Richard, wanted to sit down on the couch and just talk..be..normal amid all this insanity. In the kitchen she heard the back door opened and grabbed her coat to help Artemis with the bags.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>12-11-2010, 19:10:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard was still felling a bit tender from his wounds, they we're healing, but still a bit sore.&nbsp; "I'm better than ok," he said smiling still felling please about how things had progressed.&nbsp; He knew that she was worried that she had been too rough, but he wouldn't have changed a thing.&nbsp; "You we're absolutely wonderful, you know, I've never seen anything to match it in my life.&nbsp; He followed her downstairs, he was going to grab something to eat and then lay back down on the sofa, now that it seemed his sentence had been served.<br><br>As he came down he saw Artemis come in with bags in her hand.&nbsp; "I don't know how you escaped, little brother, but Isme isn't going to be happy about it.&nbsp; <br><br>Richard chuckled.&nbsp; "I got paroled," Richard said winking at Isme as she moved in behind Artemis, beside, I'm just going to make a sandwich, nothing life threating there."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>13-11-2010, 19:13:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme grabbed her coat and headed to get the rest of the bags. Damn she had loved him being under her control. Odd cause she had never thought about that in her life. Yet here she was, enjoying it more and more. A cold wind blew and something seemed off. <br><br>Isme looked around. All she could see was a white blanket of snow..with the occasional sun glare but damn it felt like eyes...more than one pair..was watching. Isem grabbed a bag. There was no way in hell she was going to let anyone frighten her. Taking another bag, she headed into the kitchen, placed them on the table and headed back out.<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>16-11-2010, 00:42:26</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard, could practically see it on her face, she seemed to be glowing with satisfaction.&nbsp; He had truely loved being in her control, which was different for him, and yet with Isme it felt very natural, and he would look forward to the chance to do it again.<br><br>Artemis shook her head slightly, and followed Isme back out to get the last of the grocery's.&nbsp; She thought that Isme had been far to lenient with Richard.&nbsp; He needed to learn to take better care of himself.&nbsp; But she supposed it really wasn't up to her.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>16-11-2010, 03:42:16</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme came back it and began to unpack and put away the groceries. When Artemis came in she spoke.&nbsp; "So now what Artemis?" Isme put away some meat in the freezer. She was worried..more and more about how this was going to go. Richard needed more time to heal.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>16-11-2010, 06:46:13</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				As Artemis, and Isme put things away, Richard took his sandwich out to the living room, and lay down on the couch a bottle of water in his other hand.&nbsp; Much as he might try to shrug off his injuries, he could feel that he was hurt, and if he didn't give himself time to rest, he wasn't going to recover.&nbsp; <br><br>"Your skills with a bow, are exemplry, and you are starting to get the hang of offensive magic.&nbsp; If you continue to practice with it, your will be very formidible." Artemis paused for a moment.&nbsp; The only thing that I have left to teach you, is healing magic.&nbsp; This should be natural for you, as you are a member of the line of preistess, even then, it is very difficult magic to do."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>20-11-2010, 02:41:13</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme watched him go and listened as Artemis spoke.&nbsp; "Really..healing?" She thought about Richard.&nbsp; "Could I heal him?" If she could..he would be all ready too face whatever the demons threw at them. Isme was nervous about doing it mostly on her own without him.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>20-11-2010, 05:02:48</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Artemis followed her gaze, even with the rate of recovery that half gods we're blessed with, it would still be awhile before Richard was up and on his feet again.&nbsp; "Yes, you could once you hadve enough control," Artemis said.&nbsp; "This magic is much more subtle however than the offensive spell I was teaching you early.&nbsp; Destruction, is always easier than creation.&nbsp; Would you like to start?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>21-11-2010, 03:49:30</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme smiled as she put the last of the groceries away.&nbsp; "Sure, sounds good to me." She would do this for Richard and maybe get some information from Artemis as well. There were questions she needed answers to.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>21-11-2010, 05:05:39</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Artemis, nodded and lead the way to the living room where Richard lay.&nbsp; She doubted highly if Isme would be happy about praticing on Richard, but there really was no harm to be caused by it.&nbsp; If she was successful she would heal him, if she was not successful the worse that would happen is that he would stay injured.&nbsp; "Oh brother," Artemis said sweetly, "I believe we could use your assistance in the coming training.&nbsp; Isme is going to be working on healing, and as you are hurt, your the perfect candidate"&nbsp; <br><br>Richard looked at Artemis, and then at Isme, smiling.&nbsp; "I don't mind, do your worst," Richard winked at Isme.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>27-11-2010, 00:58:40</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme followed Artemis. Curiosity killed the cat, she had heard and she was curious as to why they were going into where Richard lay on the couch. <br><br>"Wow, I said nothing about using him as my guinea pig Artemis. What if instead of healing him I hurt him more?&nbsp; No..no way in hell am I going to practice on him." Isme shook her head and stormed back into the kitchen.&nbsp; 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>27-11-2010, 21:44:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Artemis turned to Isme, as she protested using to Richard as their test subject, and followed her back into the kitchen.&nbsp; It wasn't surprising that she would be against it but outside of hurting something else or getting lucky enough to come across a wounded animal, there really was no other way to go about it.&nbsp; "If you are not willing to practice on him, there really is very little I can teach you.&nbsp; This magic needs an be preformed on those that are injured, otherwise you will not know if you are successfully perform it."&nbsp; She looked at Isme very seriously.&nbsp; "If you cannot learn to heal Richard may never fully recover, when he transformed he did some significant damage to his body.&nbsp; Healing magic is his best bet."<br><br>While what she said was not totally true, if it meant helping Richard, she would do it.&nbsp; "I assure you, the risk to him is minimal, have a little faith in yourself.&nbsp; Do you really think I would put my brother at risk needlessly?"&nbsp; She bit her lower lip, forget I asked that, but the answer is no."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>27-11-2010, 21:54:22</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme turned and glared at Artemis. "Listen..I know you do not care much for your&nbsp; brother. But Zeus help me Artemis. If you do anything..and I mean anything to make me hurt him in even the slightest manner, I will drag you kicking and screaming to the underworld and pay the ferryman with my own blood if need be." Glaring at her more, she stalked back into the living room and looked at Richard.&nbsp; "You..you will tell me if it hurts even a little, you hear me." She must have made one hell of a vision. Eyes blazing, hands on hips.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>28-11-2010, 18:37:32</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Artemis was stung slightly, that Isme thought that she didn't care for her brother, while they had never been the best of friends, she didn't want to cause him pain either.&nbsp; If she did do something that hurt him, her father would do something most unpleasant to her.&nbsp; Richard had always been a favorite of their fathers, and for the most part the other gods didn't mess with him, well except those like Ares, or those like him that didn't really like father much anyway.&nbsp; <br><br>They moved back into the living room and Artemis watched as Isme approached Richard, her hand on her hips, looking quite intense.&nbsp; Richard noticed this as well and nodded.&nbsp; "You'll do fine, hon," Richard said soothingly.&nbsp; "Just relax everything will be fine."&nbsp; <br><br>"Good advice brother, she will need a calm and relaxed mind to learn this magic," Artemis said standing at the doorway.&nbsp; "Now Isme, are you ready to learn how to heal?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>30-11-2010, 01:43:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Isme looked from Richard to Artemis. Inside she worried she would hurt him. Even a little would make her feel bad.&nbsp; Sighing, she shook her head.&nbsp; "Yeah I guess." She prayed to whoever would hear her that she would not hurt him..but help him..heal him a little more. Isme's heart pounded in fear and anxiety.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>30-11-2010, 23:56:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Richard, nodded to her smiling.&nbsp; "You'll do fine Isme," he said taking her in his hands.&nbsp; "I know I'm in good hands with you, just relax and do what my sister tells you to do."&nbsp; Letting go of her hand he looked to Artemis and gave her a little nod.<br><br>The goddess nodded back to Richard, and began to teach.&nbsp; "In healing the first step is to get a sense of what is happening in the body, to find the damaged area on the molecular level," Artemis said.&nbsp; "I want you to place your hands on his chest close your eyes, and focus on finding the extent of the damage.&nbsp; Don't think or try to do anything at this point, just feel it."&nbsp; Artemis wandered how Isme would do with this.&nbsp; Healing was always hard because it was more subtle.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Riona</strong> on <strong>23-12-2010, 02:25:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Closing here yes, Isme did as instructed.&nbsp; Taking a deep breath, she forced her mind to focus on Richard.&nbsp; The oddest thing happened.&nbsp; Her body was before them yet her spirit had slid from it, following the path of her hands and into Richard's body.&nbsp; Once there, she followed through the various blood vessels, stopping when she noticed a dark patch by several ribs.&nbsp; <br><br>A warmth began to flood from her into this darkness, a light that only she could see. Isme watched as the darkness fled, terrified.&nbsp; His ribs were healed, better than before. Isme did this again several times, each time healing Richard who felt only a warmth seep through him.&nbsp; What seemed like minutes had been over and hour.&nbsp; Isme felt herself slam back into body.&nbsp; Her hands slid from his chest and she crumpled to the floor, passed out exhausted.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Shining Light  (Jarod1 and Riona)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jarod1</strong> on <strong>23-12-2010, 04:44:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				It happened slowly, he could feel warmth running through his body and his wounds mending slowly, and yet faster than before.&nbsp; Isme, it seemed had gone into a trance like state, to which Artemis assured him that this was the natural thing when someone was healing.&nbsp; <br><br>She worked tirelessly for an hour, so that by the time she re-emerged from the trance she collapsed in exhaustion almost immediately after returning.&nbsp; "Isme!!!!" Richard exclaimed sitting up feeling no pain.&nbsp; Artemis got to her first catching her.<br><br>"Its okay Richard, she's just exhausted," Artemis said.
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