Journey to Erehwon The game begins

[Hiki]

*Merenwen stared for while before running after Tim*

Merenwen: THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!

*Merenwen hugged Tim, then realised she was actually hugging someone and released him.*

Merenwen: Right... sorry about that... anyway, thank you Tim!!!!

[Freya]

*Emiko finishes her plate and is happily full. She gets up from the table and picks up her empty plate. She goes over to the woman who had prepared the food for them*

Emiko: Uhm, my name is Emiko. Thank you so much for the food ma'am!

*The woman smiles*

Woman: Hello Emiko, my name is Theresa. I see you have finished your plate, would you like any more to eat?

Emiko: Oh, no thank you ma'am! I am quite full. Uhm, what would you like me to do with my plate?

Theresa: The sink is right over there in the kitchen Emiko. You can just leave your plate there.

*Emiko smiles and goes to the kitchen. She places her plate in the sink noticing a few dirty dishes left from the cooking. Emiko sighs, slightly discontent to leave the dishes, and goes back into the dining room. Emiko sees the table which is strewn with the remains of those who have finished their meals and gone outside and also with the utensils and cutlery of those still eating. Emiko frowns and turns to Theresa*

Emiko: Ma'am! There are so many dishes to clean! Please at least let me help clean up after the mess we've made!

*Theresa smiles gently*

Theresa: Well, I can't turn down a helping hand! But please just call me Theresa.

*Theresa and Emiko begin to remove the discarded plates and utensils from the table. Theresa looks up at those people still eating*

Theresa: Please do not think us to be rushing you! Take as much time and food as you like, we're just going to get some of these things out of the way for you.

*Theresa and Emiko retreat to the kitchen to wash the stacks of dishes they carry*

Theresa: Emiko, would you mind drying the dishes as they are cleaned? You may place them in the rack over there as they are dried.

Emiko: Sure!

*Emiko and Theresa wash dishes for a few minutes in silence before Theresa makes an observation*

Theresa: Emiko, can I make a personal observation?

Emiko: uhm, sure?

Theresa: You know, your personality is very sweet and you seem to be a bright and helpful young lady but you seem to be very sarcastic towards your comrades. If you are to be traveling with them for quite some time, why not get along?

*Emiko frowns slightly as she continues drying dishes*

Emiko: I know they're mostly nice people, but I still feel like they'll find some way to look down on me. So I try not to care, thinking maybe that will leave me less prone to disappointment.

*Theresa stops washing dishes and looks at Emiko*

Theresa: Oh my! It doesn't sound like you've had much support in the past.

*Emiko doesn't look at Theresa but keeps drying a plate that's already dry*

Emiko: No.... I suppose I haven't.

*Theresa returns to washing the dishes*

Theresa: Well, I'll tell you what I think. I think you're a very polite young girl who has a lot of potential. The way you turn out is going to depend on which qualities of yours you decide to nurture. I'll tell you what.

*Theresa drops the dishes she was washing back into the sink and turns to Emiko, taking her arm gently*

Theresa: As a step towards revealing your kinder nature to others I think you should have a change of wardrobe! Come on!

*Emiko, in surprise puts the plate on the counter and follows Theresa. Together they go to the town's local fabric store*

Theresa: What do you think Emiko?

Emiko: Wow, there's so many colors!

Theresa: Yes there are, and there are also different kinds of fabric! This one is silk and it's thin so it's used for very elegant, breezy outfits, this one is wool and it keeps you warm during the colder weather, this is cotton which is pretty much what you're wearing right now. Cotton is good for most kinds of weather.

*Emiko looks down at her clothes*

Emiko: Yeah, this outfit has been good to me, but I guess it's time for a change.

Theresa: That a' girl! How about you pick out the fabric you like, enough for a warm weather outfit and enough for when it's colder and I'll have something made for you by the next time you come to town?

Emiko: Oh..... I really don't want to impose...

Theresa: Don't be silly, go choose some fabric. I'll pay for what you choose and when we get back to the house you can have some of my old clothes. I think a few outfits should fit you.

*Emiko looks at Theresa*

Emiko: I really don't need you to spend your money on me Theresa. My friends and I have enough money to make it by. Please, use your money for your family and for Trevor. Isn't Christmas coming up?

*Theresa smiles*

Theresa: Yes, it is. And this is my gift to you.

[oldwrench]

*Tim blushes and looks down at his shoes, scuffing his toe in the dirt.*

Tim: Ummm, you're........... ah, you're quite welcome, Merenwen. I'm just............ *turns even redder*...... I'm just really happy you're my friend. *Red faced, Tim hurries to find other supplies for the journey.*

*Old man William calls out to Zwerver as he comes out of the house*

William: Say, young fella, I found a whole box of the discs for that thing. Some real good stuff, like Godzilla, and They Came from Beyond Space, and I Robot. Some stuff is animated pictures too, like Vampire Hunter D, and Ghost in the Shell. Bunch of good stuff, yours if you want it. There's a lot about the world to learn in them movies.

[Bertrand]

Zwerver followed the Old Man after turning the last few screws to secure the power supply in the data player. "That would be great! The more information we can learn, the better!" Zwerver smiled.

[yuki_tenshi]

*Rune decided to explore the empty booths, when suddenly a little boy, about the age of twelve, came out of one of the houses and pointed a toy gun at her.*

Rune: Eh?

Boy: Leave us alone!

Rune: What are you saying? *Rune approaches the boy without fear and pushes the toy gun down.*

Boy,stuttering: You're evil! You're with those zombies and evil witch and a demon!

Rune: Hmm...do I look evil to you? *Rune puts on her most angelic face.*

Boy, blushing: Uh...no...I mean you don't look evil but you're with evil people so you must be...

Rune, pats the boy on the head: Really now, they're not evil. You shouldn't believe in rumors and stuff, they're not good. Besides would an angel really be traveling with evil people? *Rune gives the young boy a wide smile and the boy blushes deeper.*

Boy, shaking his head: I suppose you're right.

Rune: So, what's your name?

Boy: Mark, miss.

Rune: Well Mark, I'm Rune. The guy you mistook for a zombie over there is Tim, the demon is Merewen, Faelyn is the little fairy you people thought was a witch. Emiko's another human with us, Chin is an angel like me, though she has her wings...I don't. And there are two new guys with us. I think one of their names is Zwerver...

Mark: Why don't you have wings Miss Rune?

Rune: Oh you don't have to call me Miss, Rune is fine and I don't have wings 'coz I'm still like an apprentice, an angel in training. That's why we need to find Erehwon so I can become a full angel.

Mark: But they say Erehwon is a myth. What if you don't find it?

Rune: It can't be, the big boss wouldn't send me away on a wild goose chase, I'm sure it exists. Just because a lot of people had never found it, doesn't mean it doesn't exist.

Mark: Oh...You're right. Just because a lot of us humans never saw Erehwon doesn't make it inexistent.

Rune: Yup! That's right! *Chichi float over to Rune and Mark*

Chichi: Hey Rune, better hurry up. I think they're almost ready to leave.

Mark, squeaks and hides behind Rune: It's...It's a ghost!

Chichi: Hey! I resent that! I'm not a ghost! I'm a spirit!

Mark: But isn't that the same?

Rune: Nope, I thought so too when I first met Chichi. Ghosts are souls from humans that have separated from their bodies while spirits are natural souls born from nature and heavenly beings. There's not to be scared of really.

Mark: Oh. *Mark moves away from Rune and prods the floating spirit.*

Chichi: Okay, can you please stop that! Rune find something you want and let's go.

*Mark steps away from Chichi at the outburst then looked at his new friend.*

Mark: Oh, wait! *Mark pulls out a small silver cross the size of his index finger hanging from his neck.* Here! *He thrusts the necklace to Rune. It had gold trimmings and a tiny diamond embedded in each end of the cross and an glistening amber rock embedded in the middle.*

Rune: It's lovely! It must be worth so much...

Mark: It's free, take it!

Rune: I can't! Isn't it important to you?

Mark: Please! I know you'll take good care of it. My grandfather said to give it to a special person once I find one before he passed away.

Rune: But...

Mark: Grandfather once said it helped him find something mystical. Maybe it was something about Erehwon, grandfather believed about it. It'll help you become a full angel Rune!

Rune, hesitating in taking the gift: I...I suppose. *Rune takes the necklace with a soft smile* Thank you.

Mark: Promise me one thing though.

Rune, putting on the necklace: What is it?

Mark, grinning and blushing: When you become a full angel and get your wings can you come and visit me?

Rune: Absolutely!

Chichi: Come on Rune.

Rune: Right. *Turns to Mark and gives him a kiss on the cheek* Thanks for your present I'll take good care of it! *Rune pulled away and ruffled the boy's hair before walking towards her group.* I'll see you someday, 'kay?

Mark, waving goodbye: I'll be waiting!

Chichi: Tim bought the books I was telling you about.

Rune: Where is it? *Chichi give Rune the look.* Oh...Chichi, that's gross!

Chichi: Hey! It's convenient! You don't have to carry a bag!

Rune: But...It's like everytime I need something I'll be reaching into your stomach...*Rune made a disgusted face.*

Chichi: But I don't have a stomach like you, it's just hollow and non-slimy.

Rune: Whatever...come on.

[Hiki]

*This'll fit nicely with the others, Merenwen thought happily. This is definatly the best one of them all! Wait a second... should I give Tim a present as well? Who of this bunch knows about presents..? Merenwen sat down on the ground and started thinking.*

[Raine]

*Chin stood away from the group,she was annoyed this morning for having woken up by all the ruckuys and now having so much people she forgot why she run away or what she was suppose to do.she look at the group,she sigh,she was having fun for the first time that she lost track and that girl.....Rune is it????hmm training....she shook her head as she took a book on white magic and start to browse*

Morphin:psst...clyde when do you think they will feed us im strarving i could eat anything*looking at clyde hungrily*

[oldwrench]

*Slowly many of the town people started to come out of their houses, drawn by curiosity, and the fact that young boy seemed to have plenty of quid to pay for things. After all, the group didn't seem to be causing any trouble. They sure seemed eager to buy things though........ Tim had been running from booth to booth, paying for supplies, happy to buy anything for any of his friends. Tim bought a nice cart that they hitched to Clyde. This made Clyde happy, the pile of supplies was getting to be to much for even the big camel to carry.*

*Tim's eyes lit up as he stopped in front of a booth selling doughnuts, rolls, cakes, pies, and best of all candies.*

Tim: Ooooo, I want some of these, and some of these and these too. *The nice young woman running the booth gave Tim samples of all the pastries in the booth, and Tim just had to buy some of each kind. Then he picked out many of the candies too.*............. Oh, and I have to have this, I may need it............. *Tim picked up a whole box of chocolate candy bars, he was sure he would need these for the girls.*

[Raine]

*chin smile and puts the book in her bag she walks outside and streches her arms*what to do now???*she twirls around and eventually falls on her behind,A few children watching her comes running *

Children altogether*Miss angel are you okay??

*she smile as she jumpe to her feet and look down at the cute faces*

chin:yes im fine thanks to you

*A child holding a small teddybear comes forward grabbing her hand*

child:miss angel....

chin*looking down at the child she could feel the sadness the sorrow it made her weak,she scratches her head*:call me chin...Angel isnt the term use for me hun,i know whta you want but....

child*tears ran down the girl's cheek she let go of her head and bow her head*:why??

*she hated herself to have forgotten,the children move back as her wings dissapear,she bent down to the same height at the child*

Chin:sometimes it was meant to be angel's can't bring back the dead,they guide you,protect you and i bet your parents are up there guiding you right now

child*raises her head and smile*:really???

*chin stands up and makes a twirl,then snap her fingers*:Do angels lie??

*the child hugs her along with the others jumping exitedly*

boy:are one of the boys your boyfriend?

Chin:WHAT????/NOOO!!*blushes*no especiallt\y that non stopping hyper talking kid and that mischief guynow that i think of it i dpont actually know the new guys...hmm

[Zeratul2k]

* Loki had left the house after saying thanks for the meal and was now looking at all the booths. He ended up near the end of a street, right outside a forge, where some knives and short-swords where on sale. He took a small decorated dagger and looked at it for a while. This might be a nice present for Hel... Loki looked inside the forge and saw a bearded, very muscular middle-aged man that looked much like a dwarf (but taller, since he was clearly human). *

Loki: Yo, old man!

Blacksmith: Yes, young man?

Loki: How much for the dagger?

Blacksmith: Where did you find that?

Loki: Right here, why?

Blacksmith: I don't remember making that dagger, let alone putting it on sale...

Blacksmith: Erm... It's on promotion, you can take it for free if you buy one of my short-swords!

Loki: What should I need a shortsword for?

Blacksmith: What for? Stabbing and slashing, of course!

Loki: Nevermind...

* Loki took a random shortsword, a very thin and slender one that looked almost like a wakizashi. *

Loki: How much for this one?

Blacksmith: Well, that's a fine one indeed! I'll give it to you at discount, 500 quid!

Loki: 500!?!?

Blacksmith: It's a very low price for that piece, young one... yeah, right...

* Loki mumbled something, emptied his pockets and walked away. *

Blacksmith: Come again!

* The blacksmith placed the money on a table and went back to work. A few minutes later, a monkey jumped into the house by the roof, not making a sound, took half the money and left the way it came towards a lonely back alley where a small dagger and a new shortsword were hidden. *