Into the Darkness.. ( Olufemi & Urbanzorro )
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				Title: <strong>Into the Darkness.. ( Olufemi &amp; Urbanzorro )</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Olufemi</strong> on <strong>10-03-2010, 08:43:53</strong>
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				Endira waited in silence as the rest of the town did.. just a simple lantern upon the table.&nbsp; Oh.. she was nervous she servants had long gone to their rooms and she, was left waiting.&nbsp; There was no understanding why her father was in town his late, especially with the terrible things that had happened lately, in the night. <br><br>As the ranking gentleman of the community, it was his place to meet with the town council. To dicuss and descide on the best way to deal with it.<br><br>It was dark though! Moving to the window once more she looked out, she didn't know why the town was obscured by the trees and it was far to dark to see her father if he came up the laneway. Not a lantern or light in sight guiding anyone up the road. <br><br>Loved this house, it's remote spot just outside the town, not too far to walk but not so close to be burdened with constant callers.&nbsp; <br><br>Yes, she'd keep her mind on these trivial things, not about the attacks, the loss of people the bodies she'd heard about torn up.&nbsp; Soft pale hand lifted to her high collar and she tried to shake off the fear that was beginning to take hold.&nbsp; <br><br>Well and safe in her home. The attacks had been on the other side of town.&nbsp; hands together she prayed then briefly for those souls and her own, the safe return of her father.&nbsp; Walking back across the room, she sat once more by the fire, picking up her favorite book of poetry.&nbsp; Endira was only able to stare blankly at the pages.&nbsp; The clock struck the hour of 9 and she nearly screamed as the sound echoed the first of&nbsp; nine chimes from the great clock in the hallway.<br><br>With a shake of her head she took a breathe and tried to calm, she was being ridiculous.&nbsp; Everything would be fine.
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				Post by: <strong>Urbanzorro</strong> on <strong>10-03-2010, 09:56:51</strong>
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				He could feel it, the time was quickly approaching again....As such he had taken his fastest horse and rode hard attempting to put as much distance between himself and the town as possible. Even though he was practically riding the animal to death Jacob Adams knew that his horse would not be able to carry him far enough. He could feel the beast inside him, clawing to get free. Roaring in the back of his mind. It had all started three years ago, he had been a Captain in his majesty's royal army. Sent to the Americas as part of the force which would fight the French and their Indian allies.<br><br><br>He'd proven himself to his superiors, always willing to lead from the front, and push the attack. He had been doing such when his company had encountered an Indian warband. They had, as duty required attacked the enemy, the savages had fought hard using all of their skills. They had even seemed to have trained wolves fighting alongside them. Jocob had found himself attacked by one such animal. The creature had latched onto his arm. It had taken an unGodly amount of strikes with his blade to finally break its hold on his arm. Shortly thereafter the savages had been pushed into retreat. <br><br><br>After the field was secured Jacob had gone for treatment, receiving bandaging the next morning he had found his wounds fully healed. As the weeks passed he had felt the presence of another in his mind, trying to gain control, to take over, to break free and live. He knew not what had happened the first night it had succeed, only that that day as they marched the French town down the river from his camp it had surrendered without a fight, all of its fighting men having been killed by a 'beast' the night before. The next time the beast gained control...he remembered everything... 'The nights' had at first only come less than once a year, but over the past years they had been coming more and more frequently. <br><br><br>This other was the one who was now trying to get out. He could feel it getting stronger with every second it would not be long until the beast was upon him. He continued to ride hoping against reality that he would be able to hold the monster back.
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				Post by: <strong>Olufemi</strong> on <strong>10-03-2010, 10:21:05</strong>
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				Ten of nine, certainly he would have returned by now if he was going to do so. Her father was a man of great habit and an early riser.&nbsp; He only stayed out past 8 o'clock in the longer daylight months.&nbsp; He must be staying in town. She could do nothing now, she heard no alarms upon the wind. <br><br>She stood and drew back the thick drapes once more to look without, seeing only darkness the stars above and, cloud that was drifting over the moon.&nbsp; Her eyes caught upon it a moment for there was a white ring, large and so far separate from the moon yet apart of it.&nbsp; Entranced for a moment she shook her head, remembering a story she'd overheard from the kitchen servants, when she was a child. The drapes were forcefully shut and she turned picking up her small lamp and headed up the stairs to her room.&nbsp; <br><br>Mitzi was already in bed and&nbsp; the work to change to her nightgown was all her own.&nbsp; Lamp set upon her dressing table she sat and looked at herself in the dim flickering light before reaching up and pulling the pins from her deep auburn hair. The soft curls tumbling from where they were held to frame her heart shaped features.&nbsp; <br><br>Looking in the mirror she sighed and turned one way then the next. She did not yet look old, did she? Left then right, fingers brushing her brow and below her eyes. Endira sighed softly, she was far to old to marry now. Or so was the opinion of the local women with far too many opinions, or so she thought. <br><br>Taking up the hairbrush she did as she should, as her mother taught her when she was young, counting silently as the soft horse hair bristles of the silver handled brush were worked over her hair, 1, 2, 3......34, 35... 66, 67...
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				Post by: <strong>Urbanzorro</strong> on <strong>10-03-2010, 11:18:44</strong>
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				Jacob closed his eyes as he felt a sudden pain in his chest. He quickly pulled his horse to a stop before almost falling off. Bent over in pain as he could feel his muscles spasming of their own accord.&nbsp; He quickly hit his horse on its flank yelling out “AGGGHHH!!” in an attempt to make the beast run home. As fate would have it this would be Jacob's last action that night. For the very second after he struck the horse Jacob was no more, in his place the beast had emerged, taking control of his mind. As if to keep pace with his new mind Jacobs body began to change. He began to hunch over, his arms growing larger, his legs bending as if his knee joints were reversed. His body growing hair all over, as thick as fur. His face...which in his time in England had gotten him into the beds of so many women now growing, elongating, transforming from the face of a man to the muzzle of a dog. His bones could be heard snapping and reforming. His teeth sprouting from his reshaped gums, growing larger, longer, and shaper. Within a minute Jacob was no longer a man...but a creature. The creature looked up at the sky its eye catching on the moon, it took a deep breath and then let loose with a loud howl. As if shouting its newfound freedom to the world. It then began to look around not recognizing it surroundings. It scented the air, catching the sent of its hunting grounds on the wind it growled lowly, turning towards its territory. It first began to walk, each step faster than the last, then it began to run on two legs, finally it was at a full sprint running on its legs and arms, moving with the fluid motion of a wolf chasing down its prey. It had found the scent of something it liked and it was going to investigate....And through it all Jacob watched, horrified....and powerless to stop it. 
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				Post by: <strong>Olufemi</strong> on <strong>10-03-2010, 12:01:39</strong>
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				..98, 99, 100. Endira set the silver handled brush upon the dressing table. It was a delicate process the changing of a woman's attire, it required discipline and ritual.&nbsp; Reaching up she undid the small broach that held in place at theneck of her gown.&nbsp; Setting it upon the silver dish, next the earbobs, and her rings. Each was removed and set where they belonged one at a time. Lifting her pale blue eyes to the mirror once more she began the work on the small covered buttons on her gown. Standing she moved to where her nightgown and cover had been placed upon the end of her bed by her maid.&nbsp; Slipping the gown down off her shoulders, and undoing the tie for her petticoats she let them all slide to the floor before stepping out of them.&nbsp; Reaching down to pick them up&nbsp; she walked to her dressing area and began to put each item where they belonged.&nbsp; he dress aside for Mitzi to have cleaned and pressed once more before it was returned to her wardrobe. <br><br>Endira kept herself busy with each movement, focused on the task before her. How she hated being home alone, lately. Her Father though did not make the nights he was home easy either. So upset still over this, Mr. Adams he so often spoke of, with such disdain and anger.&nbsp; <br><br>There was no reasoning with him, she'd tried to suggest that perhaps Mr. Adams was more qualified by experience, instead of rank? <br><br>He'd had her locked in her room for two weeks for that suggestion, not to mention the punishment. Endira had never tried that argument again. Instead she would nod, simply nod and silently let him rant.<br>
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				Post by: <strong>Urbanzorro</strong> on <strong>10-03-2010, 22:37:09</strong>
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				The beast continued to run, running through the fields, within minutes it could see a large house in the distance, set apart from the village. It let loose a snarl as it continued to move, quickly closing the distance with its destination. As it came closer it began to slow, crouching low and approaching silently. It had scented many different creatures in the area, many of them men. It knew that men could hurt it, with their weapons...but another part of it knew that they were also the only real sport it could find. It slowly began to make its way towards the stables. The horses where crying and panicking. The stable master attempting to calm them.<br><br>The beast slowly stalked him, watching as he moved from stall to stall. When his back was turned it suddenly moved, leaping and pouncing on him. Landing hard knocking the wind out of him. With a snarl it snapped its mouth around his neck pulling out his throat. It looked up and let out a loud howl of&nbsp; victory before beginning to feed on the slain man.
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				Post by: <strong>Olufemi</strong> on <strong>10-03-2010, 23:13:44</strong>
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				Just reaching back for the laces on her corset an she paused, listening to the sounds that filtered up, the unease of the horses, and cows. Even the chickens were setting up a ruckus in the henhouse.&nbsp; Corset forgotten she started towards the window to have a look out when that howl pierced the air.&nbsp; Endira stopped dead in the center of her room.&nbsp; Listening recalling the stories of the howls heard, the nights when....&nbsp; oh stop it! Stop it! Eyes closed she mentally shouted at herself. It was just a wolf, John or Marcus would deal with the animal.&nbsp; It must be after the hens,&nbsp; walking&nbsp; to the window she looked out toward the barn the door was open and light spilled out softly.&nbsp; The sounds of the animals in the barns in a panic echoed from the stable, shadows dancing on the ground stretched and moving it was then she saw Marcus with his gun and a couple of the other male servants with whatever weapons they might have gotten hold of.. 3 in all moving towards the barn with care, for obviously they heard what she could not,&nbsp; one seeing inside the barn dropped his stick and froze while another turned and ran off intothe dark. <br><br>Endira was gripping the drapes, as she watched this scene below, as Mitzi and other house maids rushed in..&nbsp; in a panic questions flying that Endira did not hear, to intent upon the scene below.
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				Post by: <strong>Urbanzorro</strong> on <strong>11-03-2010, 00:15:32</strong>
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				The beast heard them approaching well before they had spotted it, once they were close enough it turned to face them growling lowly as it rose from all fours to its hind legs standing erect yet hunched due to it's massive upper body. It seemed to grin at them, daring any to challenge it. One of the men proving to be the most cowardly turned and ran, the other stood there frozen in fear. The beast payed them little mind they were little more than cattle. <br><br><br>It's eyes rested on the man carrying the fire-weapon it could smell the man's fear but it could also tell that this man was not one to let his fear gain control. This was a man who would offer a challenge! With a snarl the beast slowly took a step towards the man. Who in turn raised his weapon, firing both shots point blank into the beast's chest.<br><br>The beast let out a howl of mixed pain and rage before swinging one clawed arm at the man. Striking him dead center it grabbed him by the chest. Its claws digging in and getting a firm hold, ribs cracked and splintered under the force of it's grip. It then pulled him close snarling before lifting him up with both arms and throwing him out of the barn.
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				Post by: <strong>Olufemi</strong> on <strong>11-03-2010, 00:58:08</strong>
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				As Marcus' gun went off twice she jumped startled but her eyes were fixed upon that shadow that arose and filled the light spilling out and as it picked up Marcus and threw him down she knew the man was dead and that was when her legs went out from under her and she found herself leaning heavily on the window frame.. "Oh, dear God.." it was barely a whisper and a hand pressed to the glass fearful for the other who just stood there.&nbsp; <br><br>Henry was just a boy no more then 14, she shouted through the glass frantic she grabbed the clasp to try and open the window.. "Henry.. RUN!" she yelled over and over as her maids behind her began a frantic frenzy&nbsp; trying to get her away from the window to hide. Pushing her window open she crawled out to the balcony that stretched across the back.. <br><br>"Ruuun!"&nbsp; what she was thinking was nothing she was acting.&nbsp; Forget the indecency of standing outside in her underclothes and corset.&nbsp; The boy was in certain danger. 
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				Post by: <strong>Urbanzorro</strong> on <strong>11-03-2010, 08:24:59</strong>
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				The beast looked over at the boy, it could smell that the contents of the boy’s bladder had already released themselves. It turned as it heard another human calling out its eyes catching on her on the edge of one of the upper floors of the house. She was a female, and no sport at all. It looked directly at the boy as if daring him to challenge. When no challenge occurred it roared loudly, before crouching low and jumping. Leaping clear over the boy’s head it landed behind him and began to run off, quickly disappearing into the night, off in search of better prey.&nbsp; &nbsp;
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				Post by: <strong>Olufemi</strong> on <strong>11-03-2010, 09:51:05</strong>
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				As the creature leaped she screamed, certain she was about to see Henry torn apart.&nbsp; As the creature went right over him and then took off Endira sank to the floor gasping for breath as she stared down at the still frozen Henry, he'd not moved.&nbsp; Staring at the torn remains of his father John. <br><br>Endira didn't notice the tears that slipped down her face as she got to her feet a few moments later now that things seemed to be quiet. Running back in she picked up her wrapper and was pushing her arms through its sleaves, as she ran as fast as her slipper ed feet could move downstairs and around to eh back entrance she ran outside as others come out to see what was happening. Reaching Henry she got in front of him blocked the sight she dared not look at in the stable.&nbsp; her eyes meeting his. <br><br>"Henry, look at me..&nbsp; come now..&nbsp; stop this.. please?" she could not help she loved the boy had doted on him since his mother a long time companion to this house had died in childbirth with his younger brother, who's perished shortly after as well.&nbsp; "Henry.. look at me.. come..&nbsp; lets get you inside." she turned him away with her hands forced him to walk and only then did she look back over her shoulder at what was left of two of their dearest and most loyal retainers. <br><br>Hugging the silent Henry&nbsp; she walked him in. she could not lose herself now.&nbsp; That was for the privacy of her own chamber. <br><br>It was a long and silent night.... everone far to shocked, terrified the beast would return.&nbsp; Endira had sat in the dark, as Henry had taken up a spot by the fireplace she'd wrapped him in blankets, and he finally drifted to sleep just before the sun started it's warm glow on the edge of the sky. <br><br>This was what her father found when he returned in the morning light, Endira asleep in the rocker the rifle he'd tough her to shoot at arms length and a pile of shot ready on the table nearby. <br><br>That was when all hell broke loose in the Northwood household... 
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				Post by: <strong>Urbanzorro</strong> on <strong>13-03-2010, 11:42:40</strong>
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				The next morning at the crack of dawn Jacob awoke, naked as the day he was born, in a small secluded alcove on his land. He paused looking around as he slowly sat up. He was in the same place he always was the day after. It was as if the beast somehow knew that it would not be good for the other members of the town to know what he was. And with that in mind it had selected the most secluded spot on Jacob’s property for its den. <br><br>He slowly stood up still looking around half expecting someone to suddenly appear and place the shackles on him. After a minute or two he slowly made his way over to a small chest he’d placed there after the second time he had woken up in the same place. He quickly opened the chest and pulled out pair of trousers and a shirt, as well as some socks and boots. Once dressed he began to walk back towards his house;&nbsp; he knew most of the servants wouldn’t be up by now. And if he hurried he’d be able to sneak past those who were and get into his bedroom without notice. He had done it time and time before.&nbsp; <br><br>As he walked he did his best to put the previous night out of his mind, the beast was quiet. Temporarily satiated by the destruction it had sewn last night. <br>
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				Post by: <strong>Olufemi</strong> on <strong>15-03-2010, 09:36:48</strong>
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				The day went on with little rest for anyone till&nbsp; late in the afternoon, her father had raged and then the towns men had arrived to look and to deal with the men's remains, they gathered with the priest for the last rights and sacrament.&nbsp; &nbsp;The house and barn blessed and holy water dousing everything.&nbsp; Strange, how the protestants went all catholic in these cases.&nbsp; <br><br>Endira, retreated to her room the moment she could.&nbsp; Questioned, and questioned and questioned again about what she'd seen, for the boys had been useless. Henry&nbsp; was nearly catatonic and Will, just refused to say anything, they'd found the bow hiding under the front veranda. He at 13 was hardly expected to deal with such a sight as he saw well.&nbsp; How own father Marcus now dead as well.&nbsp; <br><br>Doing what she could to make them comfortable she'd put her foot down to hr father's unjust decision to toss them out.&nbsp; They'd been born here, this was their home.&nbsp; Not understanding her fathers bitter cruelty she had arranged for their placement with the other servants. Instructed that they would not be tossed aside.&nbsp; No matter her fathers rantings. <br><br>In her room she sat.. silent. <br><br>Tired as she was she could not sleep and watching the back as the light was day was beginning to fade, he worry of what the night would bring if any. For it was rare for this creature to attack the people night after night.&nbsp; It seemed to disappear and return at it's own will.&nbsp; The time so random. <br><br>Sleep caught Endira unaware, though she sat fully dressed, it seemed not to matter tonight.<br><br><br>it was the sun rising through the trees and lighting up her window that awake her the next morning, a wince and she began to sit up stretching she looked around. Everything was normal, as normal as could be. What did she expect? Rising to her feet she felt as if she'd not slept at all and worse, had fallen under the trampling feet of carriage horses. No matter, she pulled the cord that rang the bell in the kitchen for her morning tea and moving about began to dress. There were things she needed to do in town, it was daylight and she would not waste it.<br><br>By nine am she was sitting on her horse, with instructions for the cart to be brought in sometime after noon.&nbsp; She road into town in her blue grey riding gown hair up under a hat as was proper, upon reaching the town she noted the stares coming her way, and wondered what that was about.&nbsp; Still she nodded politely and spoke softly, polite hellos. <br><br>Dismounting her side saddle at the walk in front of the general store she slipped the reins over the post and smiled giving the mare a pat with her gloved hand.&nbsp; Turning and walking straight into the store with a nod to the store owner he too stared at her today most oddly.&nbsp; Still one of the clerks came up and offered to take her orders for flour and sugar before blurting out.. "Did ye really see it Miss Northwood?" <br><br>Endira paused and turned to look at him and well, that explained it. "Yes, Mr. Cole." she continued then with her list and he followed.&nbsp; Did he ever have something to tell the boys. Oh, not if only he could glean some details from her.&nbsp; &nbsp;Bursting with questions he interrupted again&nbsp; "Was it as frightful as they say? How did ye stand it and not faint, I hear tell ye went out to try and help one of the boys. Were you not afraid for yourself I mean, it's been tearing up men all over the..." he paused seeing her face, and realized perhaps he'd said to much. <br><br>Turning to look at him she frowned. "Mr. Cole, I'm here to make an order for my house, please stop interrupting me. I have no wish to discuss the events of the other night." then she resumed.&nbsp; The order done she told him when the cart would be here to take them and she contined through seeing some material on the stack of bolts behind the counter she paused to look.&nbsp; Ordering a couple she liked and then a bag of sweets to take home for the young.&nbsp; &nbsp;Stepping out of the shop she then walked with some purpose the stares seemed to make sense now, rumour, how she hated gossip.&nbsp; Stepping into the towns only book store she nodded to the owner and was so grateful his wife was not present, as she began to look through the titles and see what was new.
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				Post by: <strong>Urbanzorro</strong> on <strong>22-03-2010, 09:14:06</strong>
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				It had been a difficult day for Jacob, he was left to deal with the thoughts of the previous night going through his head, the guilt, and the anger at himself for not being able to cage the creature lurking inside his very body. He had given his servants instructions that he was not to be disturbed and spent the day in his study. Trying to find anything that would take his mind away from the here and now for a bit. He was fearful the beast would arise again that night, but to his surprised and thankfulness it did not. <br><br>The next morning he woke up early, and went into town. He needed to keep up face…lest suspicion be cast upon him. He spoke with several of the men in town in particular the mayor, and the King’s representative. Being that he was technically the ranking military officer in the town. After the discussions he Jacob found himself in a bit of a foul mood. He did not wish to hear the results of the beast’s….’escapades.’ <br><br>Jacob walked into the book store a few moments after Endira had, he smiled over at old man Cole. “How are you today Mr. Cole?” he asked as he began to look around for something interesting to read “have you gotten anything new?” he asked trying to keep from speaking about ‘the beast.’ He had not noticed Endria yet, his mind still pre-occupied with trying to find something to distract himself.&nbsp; &nbsp;<br>
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				Post by: <strong>Olufemi</strong> on <strong>22-03-2010, 10:24:59</strong>
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				Endira looked up as she heard another come in and speak with Mr. Cole.&nbsp; As the elder gentleman told Jacob where the new books are, Endira could only look up again holding a copy of Henry Fielding's "Tom Jones" in hand.&nbsp; Watching him she nodded politely and bobbed a slight curtsy. <br><br>Having never been his close to the man she was able to briefly study his appearance, and being forbidden to speak with him she could not help but to glance a look towards the door.&nbsp; Before returning her gaze to him. "Good Day Sir." <br><br>There was no way to describe the way she suddenly felt about him and she could hardly contain the blush of colour to her cheeks as she realized her own thoughts.&nbsp; Shoving the book back into it's place.&nbsp; Endira turned back to the shelf, sweeping her gaze across books yet, she saw none of the titles.
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				Post by: <strong>Urbanzorro</strong> on <strong>22-03-2010, 10:48:50</strong>
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				Jacob smiled as he saw Endira and nodded back “good day to you too” he said as he turned towards the new books. Walking over he slowly began to look over each title “I rarely see you in town” he said without looking over towards Endira, using quite a different tone than the one he had used with Mr. Cole.&nbsp; His voice was much gentler, as was fitting when speaking with a woman; the King’s army training kicking as he attempted to be a “proper gentleman.” He paused then continued “Nor have I had the pleasure of seeing your father around. How his he faring?” he was not worried about her realizing he knew who’s daughter she was. It was a small town and her lineage was common knowledge as was everyone else’s 
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				Post by: <strong>Olufemi</strong> on <strong>22-03-2010, 11:28:45</strong>
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				Blushing as yes, that's right he knew who she he was.. "I uh.. he's making someone Else's life miserable today I assume." no sooner were the words out and she gasped hand covering her mouth. ."I beg pardon..&nbsp; excuse me." she plucked up the copy of Tom Jones again and before she walked to Mr. Cole her blush deep and her desperation to leave distance herself obvious. "I.. must bid you a fine day, Mr. Adams." <br><br>With another bobbed curtsy she turned and dropped a pound note for Mr. Cole, not waiting for change as she rushed out the exit.&nbsp; trying to compose herself uponthe steps she was brief about it as she turned, without any real destination in mind. How could she had said such a thing? Though she was certain the gossip got about his behavior in his home, and his attitude outside the home might confirm it.&nbsp; Though she'd had her maids swear to never share the true nature of her father's temper to anyone.&nbsp; So far they had been true to their oath. <br><br>Entering the bakery she stood, silent and unsure. This was not a usuall place for her to stop.&nbsp; For Bessie was a fine cook and her pastries please the pallet well enough. Still, she wandered about and considered taking home something or..&nbsp; perhaps she'd take them to someone who might appreciate it more. 
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				Post by: <strong>Urbanzorro</strong> on <strong>22-03-2010, 12:01:34</strong>
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				Jacob stifled a laugh as he heard her slip of the tongue. He decided it would be best to simply let her escape without a comment on it. As soon as she had left the book store he continued to look for something to read, finally settling on an documentary about Columbus’s journey to the new world. He walked over and paid Mr. Cole. “Have a good day” he said to the man before leaving. Once outside he smiled, the sun felt good on his face. His mind drifting back to the look on Endira’s face, she looked rather fetching with a blush on her cheeks. He turned towards the representative’s office, where he had tied his horse…who had thankfully made it back home safe. And began to walk, he wanted to be back home before nightfall….just in case.&nbsp; &nbsp;
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				Title: <strong>Re: Into the Darkness.. ( Olufemi &amp; Urbanzorro )</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Olufemi</strong> on <strong>22-03-2010, 14:26:51</strong>
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				Stepping back out a wrapped cloth in hand she continued towards where the cart of supplies was arrived.&nbsp; As she walked she saw Mr. Adams as she rode again in this direction.&nbsp; Pausing she was at an impass, not certain what she would do if he should acknowledge her.. and perhaps, she might have done differently if she'd known her father could see from behind the window of the men's barber. <br><br>A polite bobbed curtsy and the polite bow of her head. Was the typical greetings he might give any that passed close enough to warrant such.&nbsp; &nbsp;By the time he'd moved on by she was back to the cart and could not help but glance up for a moment to watch him. He was a curious sort, friendly and good with his Duties, he'd been a competent commander, for he'd managed to keep her father in line and alive. That would have been a feat, worthy of the highest honours.&nbsp; For none knew his temperament better then the Northwood household. <br><br>With a sigh to herself she set the last of the items on the cart before turning to her own mount. "Perhaps it is time to head back Mr. Higgins." she nodded to the gentleman driving the cart and moving to her own horse, there was nothing like trying to mount a sidesaddle in town.&nbsp; Moving her horse to an appropriate position so she might be able to do so.. hopefully in one try. For as all that she was, not a man in town got near enough to even offer assistance.&nbsp; <br><br>Best to avoid the whole situation, Endira could only guess that someone in her family had spoken out about how those were dealt with.&nbsp; All the more reason for her to get on the horse without help. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Into the Darkness.. ( Olufemi &amp; Urbanzorro )</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Urbanzorro</strong> on <strong>24-03-2010, 22:57:52</strong>
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				Jacob placed the book he had just purchased in one of his horse’s saddle bags then quickly mounted his horse, patting the beast’s neck. He had been glad to find it in the stable earlier this morning, having feared that it would not make it back, or that the beast in him would have killed it during its escapades. God knew the beast constantly had the chance, but for some reason it never seemed to attack his horse….other horses were not so lucky…. The horse itself was a bit old but it was also a veteran just like Jacob.&nbsp; He had ridden it into battle many times and he counted it more as a pet than a beast of burden “off to home then” he said and gently jabbed his heels to urge the horse forward. <br><br>As he began to ride out of town he noticed Endira trying to mount her horse, and was surprised to see that no one was offering her any assistance. He paused considering his options then decided that he had best at least offer some assistance. He rode over and calmly said “Excuse me Endira….Would you enjoy some assistance mounting your horse?” As he asked he began to dismount his, wanting to be able to help her quickly should she ask or start to fall. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Into the Darkness.. ( Olufemi &amp; Urbanzorro )</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Olufemi</strong> on <strong>25-03-2010, 00:29:04</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Endira looked up and blushed as he used her first name.&nbsp; An offer of assistance, she drew in a breath and those soft blue eyes could not help but give a fearful glance around.&nbsp; 'Compose yourself!' her innervoice called and she looked at Jacob with a soft smile. "Thank you Mr. Adams, it is very kind of you to offer,"&nbsp; here came the 'but' as she again gave a light glance about&nbsp; holding onto the reins of her mare. "I do not need the assistance." <br><br>Blush deepening, it was not her practice to be, even slightly dishonest. She rushed on.. "I should be able to manage. Thank you."&nbsp; standing there silently then. Not wishing to embarrass herself by attempting to mount the animal as he watched. Good lord she was already in for it just by talking to him. Endira could feel the hot and angry gaze piercing her back. <br><br>Endira straightened her back and spoke up again. "Actually, Mr. Adams your assistance would be appreciated. Thank you."&nbsp; she was already going to have to deal with her father's wrath she might as well, make it worth while. No reason for her to embarrass herself publicly as well. Besides, she was not interested in ruining her dress by falling into the dirt, to add to the shame of falling off her horse if she should fail, to mount gracefully. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Into the Darkness.. ( Olufemi &amp; Urbanzorro )</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Urbanzorro</strong> on <strong>26-03-2010, 09:44:09</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Jacob nodded and quickly dismounted his own horse, once off his horse he walked over to her side. Leaving his own horse standing, confidant the old solider would man his post until called again. Then he slowly took a knee and held his hands together so as to make a ‘step’ of sorts for her. He smiled warmly “at your leisure my lady” he said doing his best to be gentlemanly. Turning away so that she could step up on his hand then mount her steed without worry of flashing an unladylike view to his eyes. Many dinners with the generals, and their wives, had taught him that much at least. <br><br>He waited for her to step into his hands before slowly beginning to lift up, not fast, or suddenly but just enough so that it would be easier for her to get onto the saddle without worry of not being able to reach it. As he did this his mind surprisingly went to the girl’s father he wondered how the old man was keeping up. It had been a long time since they had spoken. Though he decided not to voice such thoughts, this was neither the place nor the time for idle chit chat. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Into the Darkness.. ( Olufemi &amp; Urbanzorro )</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Olufemi</strong> on <strong>03-04-2010, 14:06:47</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Endira watched him approach and had a moment of panic though brief, she quelled it, pushing it back deeply. It was far to late the damage down. "Thank you Mr. Adams." she closed her eye briefly and uttered&nbsp; a barely whispered prayer that her father was not watching and that his punishment would be swiftly over.&nbsp; A small foot set upon his hand and she held the reins and pommel of the saddle as she was raised her other foot settling int eh stirrup as she hooked a knee over the rest upon her side saddle.&nbsp; "You're very kind Mr. Adams.&nbsp; A gentlemanly gesture to be sure. Thank you." slender gloved fingers brush over the skirt of her gown as she arranges it making sure the gown was in proper order.&nbsp; Cheeks flushed and heart pounding she wasn't sure if it was fear or anticipation of things to come, or something else entirely. <br><br>"I,&nbsp; I should bid you a good day Sir" she turned her horse and dared not look across the street to where she was certain her father was watching. That man had eyes of a hawk for anything that displeased him. Which was most things, she'd learned that lesson long ago. Head up and back straight she let her horse canter down the hard packed dirt street, towards the edge of town and beyond. Not even daring a glimpse back though she was sorely tempted to do so. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Into the Darkness.. ( Olufemi &amp; Urbanzorro )</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Urbanzorro</strong> on <strong>06-04-2010, 01:59:34</strong>
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				Jacob nodded “It was my pleasure” he said calmly as he moved back to his horse allowing Endira to ride off, quickly mounting his steed and guiding it in the opposite direction, heading for his house.&nbsp; He did his best to try not to think of the way Endira had looked, she was quite the beautiful woman, even though her father was….stubborn to say the least.<br><br>He had served with her father and knew full well the man’s temper,&nbsp; as well as his talent for arguing anything and everything if the others in a group did not agree with him. His ill temperament had been the reason he had been passed up for command, and it was also the reason that Jacob had recommended he not be promoted. The man did not need to be in charge of others, lest his temper get the best of him. <br><br>As he drew closer to his house Jacob forced such thoughts from his head, he was looking forward to a nice relaxing knight in his study, reading his new book and God willing not hearing the beast that lived within him. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Into the Darkness.. ( Olufemi &amp; Urbanzorro )</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Olufemi</strong> on <strong>07-04-2010, 22:58:24</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Endira had plenty of time to think about the events of her day as she rode home.&nbsp; Taking her time, it was a hour before she reached the gates of the house. The cart had passed her awhile ago, she'd waved it on.&nbsp; As she entered the yard she saw them unloading the cart efficiently as her house staff was.&nbsp; Hers it was.&nbsp; She'd inherited all this. For her father was in truth a step father and her guardian. Though she was old enough to govern herself.&nbsp; Endira had thought about this many times. He would not leave, she knew that.<br><br>Yet as any woman held under the tyranny of another she was terrified of and for him, yet unable to bring herself to face the wrath she knew would be so much worse should she try to eject him from the house. <br><br>Shaking her head mentally she returned to her thoughts of the day. Remembering Mr. Adams, doing what no man had done in 2 or 3 years.&nbsp; It had been easier during the war in one sense her father not there.&nbsp; His temper had always been vile but after the war when he'd returned. Endira sighed why did her thoughts always return to this. She knew why, how could she not. She knew that after tonight she'd not be able to show herelf in public far at least a week. <br><br>Stabling her mare she wandered into the house and gave her instructions to the housekeeper.&nbsp; Taking her book she went up to her room and hid it away. She did not need more fuel to the fire that was surely already raging and would be home shortly.&nbsp; Endira was practical, and familiar with this his, putting away her more presentable gown she changed into a house gown. Looked herself over and knew the simple but still rather pretty dress would be nothing presentable by the end of the evening. <br><br>Taking up her seat by the window, the house was quiet the tension was high. For surely the staff already knew. <br><br>Watching out the window she saw the horse pass by towards the stable without the rider as she heard the front door slam shut behind him the bellow of her name and the heavy and determined footing rising up the stairs. <br><br>Heart began to race, and her palms damp with nervousness she still didn't move, looking up to see the sun would soon be setting. The sky a beautiful gold and orange, that last look and she rose. Slender form turning to face the door.&nbsp; &nbsp;The knock was unnecessary for he did not wait her answer and shoved it open. <br><br>"Good evening Fa-"&nbsp; there was no finishing as he advanced that ruddy face of his nearly purple with his anger, her face was met with the back of his hand.&nbsp; Stumbling back she landed upon the floor. The next hour was one of the worst, for the man's temper grew more vile as time passed. <br><br>The sun was down and darkness upon their place in the world as finally Endira was left. Alone in her room, curled upon the floor. The bedroom in disarray her lighter items strewn about. The man she'd called father since she was 6, was downstairs with his dinner before him and sipping upon a fine glass of wine looking as calm as ever.&nbsp; Feeling very much in that moment the Lord of the Manor. <br><br><br><br>Endira moved in a haze, automatically as her maids rushed in the moment it was clear, assisting her from her day dress to her nightgown.&nbsp; &nbsp;The foggy daze so , she was barely aware of anything not even the feel of the floor beneath her feet only the soft warmth of her bed as she was settled into it. A glass mixed up of water and laudanum was set to her lips and she welcomed the oblivion it would bring her.&nbsp; A soft smile and a reassuring pat to her maids hand she spoke softly. "Thank you." before she lay back and let the urge to sleep it all away take over. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Into the Darkness.. ( Olufemi &amp; Urbanzorro )</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Urbanzorro</strong> on <strong>14-04-2010, 00:54:11</strong>
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				Around the time that Edira’s father was arriving home Jacob was sitting in his study, reading his newly purchased book. A smile on his face as he enjoyed the story. It was quite a good book, and he was glad he had bought it. As he turned the next page he suddenly felt a familiar feeling in the back of his head, The Beast was stirring….as if it wanted to be let loose again. But no! It never came out this soon after it already had. Jacob closed his eyes, as he felt it gnawing at the back of his mind, lashing out against the cages that Jacob had placed it in. <br><br>He could feel it growing stronger, much stronger than normal….something was happening…something different. Without a word Jacob quickly stood up, grabbing his coat and making his way to the stables. His servants knew to have his horse ready at all times, believing that he was still secretly under the employment of the crown and that his frequent exits, and returns were simply a part of his services to King and Country.<br><br>He quickly mounted the beast and began to ride, riding out into a field, filled with tall grass. Before he suddenly felt the change overcoming him. He clutched his stomach as he rolled off his horse, the horse for its part continued to run, the scent of a wolf now filling the air, and filling it with fear.<br><br>What rose from the grass was no longer Jacob, it was The Beast, and The Beast was eager to find the prey it had scented before. It quickly began to lope towards Edira’s house, which was on the other side of the town, moving quickly and silently it passed around the town without notice.<br><br>Finally arriving on Endira’s property, what of their livestock remained began to panic as The Beast drew closer, once within full view of the house it rose up on two legs and let loose a mighty howl. As if challenging any who lived in the house to come out and face it. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Into the Darkness.. ( Olufemi &amp; Urbanzorro )</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Olufemi</strong> on <strong>19-05-2011, 03:57:01</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Endira in a drug and pain induced sleep still yet heard the howl but her response was slight and a shiver, as the maid in her room reacted with fight jumping to her feet as she scrambled to the window looking out, she heard the movements below.&nbsp; The bellow of her Master, pride and rage as he shouted for the male hands&nbsp; and taking up his rifle he called out.. "I hear you, you demon beast!" his heavy steps headed for the door after on of the servants noted the wolf standing in the yard.&nbsp; The farms animals were keening and baying in fear, all was in chaos, as men and women hidden within their homes considered escape further hiding&nbsp; or fight.<br><br><br>The door opened as her stepfather stepped out his eyes red rimmed and a look of mean upon his red face, nose that colour that indicated he'd indulged in some fine brandy.&nbsp; His rifle raised as he squared off against that beast.&nbsp; He didn't even notice that none came to back him. For truthfully they loathed him, and second, they had witnessed the results of the beast's last visit and all cowered and/or ran.<br><br>Stumbling forward&nbsp; he raised that rifle and fired at the creature, and his normally crack shot was slightly hampered by the weave of his intoxicated steps. "I'll send ye back to the gates of hell from which you came beast." shouted out with pompous confidence, a confidence filled by a half bottle of brandy.&nbsp; Stepping forward as she lifted and aimed again firing at him as he got closer.
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