Topic: A New Start

Brian Ravenlock

Date: 2006-05-05 06:19 EST
Nyu looked back as she pushed Lucy's wheel chair down the path away from the Inn. A warm smile as the Priestess looked to Lucy in the chair, and gently brushed her hair aside. "That is a lovely cat indeed, I recall when Brian first brought his to the Abbey. Quite the ruckuss that was, the children skipped their chores to take rides on that cat. I admit, I was rather tempted m'self." Softly Nyu chuckled to herself, and nodded to Rienna a moment. With that Rienna headed towards a parked coach and had some words with the driver. While she was busy with the driver, Nyu smiled and spoke to Lucy once more. "He hasn't changed that much after all this time. I still remember the day I first met him, I was an apprentice m'self and he was a foul mouthed, brash, forceful young man. Always the trickster, I do not ever recall another child who caused as much chaos as he did. Still he turned out well enough considering what had happened then."

Suddenly the sound of the coach approaching caused Nyu to stop and make ready for their short ride. The coach came to a stop next to the, as Rienna hopped off and assisted Nyu, as they set Lucy and Nana inside the coach. Soon Lucy's Chair and other belongings followed, and were secured. Rienna smiled to Lucy and gently patted the Moor cub and went outside to sit with the driver. Nyu took a seat next to Lucy and smiled as the coach began to move down the road leaving the city proper.

"Now where was I, ah yes. He was ten or so, if I recall correctly. He gave his adopted parents some serious hell for a good while, a shame indeed for they were great folks. May the gods bless their souls in the ever after.
So Brian was sent to us for a good while, well it was supposed to be for a short time, but he grew to love the abbey. I know he doesn't talk about it much given what had occured. Mother always did have a soft spot for Brian, it was a shame indeed what happened with that little talent of his. Oh! I'm sorry. Here I am rambling like a loon! I will tell you this, that boy was a load of fun indeed, even with all the trouble he got himself into. An I know he cares for you dearly child, he told Mother himself, he did. I have never seen him walk right in, and speak to her like that. He says you have a great potential, and he cannot wait to see you finally realize it. Ah look we are here."

The coach moved through a forested road just wide enough for two coaches at best, the large trees formed a tunnel of sorts and soon as that was exited and came to a large clearing, they saw the abbey. The outer wall stretched for a roughly a hundred yards wrapped around the courtyard and had a large wooden gate in it's centre, each corner of the outerwall held watch towers. Outside the the outer wall were small crop fields full of vegetables, and people tending to them, to the east some people were hanging up laundry, and a small group could be seen reading books in a tight circle underneath a large oak tree. Laughter could be heard as some children were playing with a ball neabry. People stopped and waved to the passing coach, and some children even broke from the game to follow. "This used to be an old fortress way back when, then we converted it. It is a rather comfortable home, and I am sure you will like it. "

The coach came to a stop in the courtyard, as children gathered around, laughing and talking. As the door opened, the children cried out in unison.

"Welcome home, Lucy!"

Lucy Ravenlock

Date: 2006-05-05 06:44 EST
Lucy felt like a prisoner.

She had no idea why but having zero control over where she was going made her feel quite... Nervous to say the least. Eyes still locked onto the cub known as 'Nana,' her right hand just played with the things ear's as she was guided and pushed by a talking Nyu.
And all the while she spoke she almost had no idea what to say. Did they do this often or something? Because the way Nyu talked, it was quite comforting - and the choice of subject that was Brian as they enetred the coach was, nice.
Making sure Nana was held nicely in her lap Lucy went in going back to destroying the cat's wake-time by gently petting the cute little thing.
"He... was, adopted..." She repeated as Nyu finally came up for air, jesus christ this woman could speak for Rhy'Din in a national contest and STILL carry on after getting the award eight-times over!
Though Lucy was not annoyed, or even slightly irritated by Nyu and in fact she was somewhat interested despite her shy and silent appearance.

So Brian came here too...

Daddy...?

It was a lie, why did she keep thinking that man was her Daddy? He was not. She could never forgive him for lying to her like that.

A flash of pain came over her eyes, but the sounds of children playing brought a questioning look on her face, and finally realised that she was near this place she was going to be spending a good majority of her time now. She peered out of the window to see why they were being so happy - and it was some ball game... Something she could not do. Awe, jealousy, sadness all flashed in those sombre expressioned eyes, before then looking away, back to the cub sleeping in her lap.

Lucy had no friends anymore...

Li Li was back at the Inn... She gripped that necklace she was given by her just before she was taken anyway.
Odd that she felt there had always been the impression of a necklace anyway, but then having one now made her feel slightly more complete than she did before....
A bear furr cloak from the strange Norseman, while "Lore" and she listened too him as he told wild and crazy stories of tigers - orange and white. The cloak was folded in her lap under the cub.
The Norseman used that as a blanket when she was sleeping by the hearth back at the RDI, and he gave it to her as a gift.

Of friendship.

The couch coming to a stop... Her head jerked up as she realised NOW she was being rude. She had not heard all of what Nyu said about the Fortress as she was lost in her thoughts... But her voice was kind of soothing to have right now, as the door opened and the unisoned voices of the children welcomed her home.

"H...Home?" She let the words play on her lips. What could she do? The children looked so happy... A smile passed her lips a little, "I'm... Home?"
Hands moving to her face, she struggled back to hide the tears. "Thank you... So much," That said, as she turned to look at Nyu.

Brian Ravenlock

Date: 2006-05-05 21:07 EST
"Thank you... So much."

"You are more than welcome, child." A warm smile came from Nyu, as she gently patted Lucy on her head. "An thank you for such a warm welcome, children." As she helped lucy out of the coach and back into her chair, some of the children in turn came closer with friendly faces filled with curiousity. "Oooooh Lookit! A big kittie!" came from one and then another responded. "Nu uh, that's a panther! I saw it in a book!" laughter escaped the small group as they talked a bit more, smiling and pointing. Each introducing themselves quickly, and then being ushered off by Rienna, as they left another child approached. This child was similar to Lucy, as he was in a wheel chair as well. Nyu introduced the boy with a smile and wave. He looked to be about 10 or so, with blonde hair that was tied back and green eyes, "Lucy, this is Kenneth. Kennth, this is Lucy." the boy responded with a faint smile and nod and wheeled himself away towards the main hall of the abbey. "He was in an accident with a horse a while back, and has been in the chair ever since. But there is hope for him, and he doesnt that stop him. The boy is rather smart and quite the adept." With that said, Rienna took Lucy's bags ahead and Nyu guided Lucy towards the main hall.

As they approached the large hall, the followed a walkway path to the right, as he wrapped around the hall making their way towards the dorms. Upon entering the dorms, they paused a moment. There was a large common room that looked similar to an old Inn. A small bar styled area in a corner, verious tables and chairs about the room, and even a small piano tucked into a corner. "This used to be a tavern for the soldiers when this was a fortress, how it's part of the dorm." Nyu said, as she guided Lucy around. Some children were conversing at tables, and few were reading at others. Nyu guided Lucy through a hall way just off the side of the bar area, as they made their way through the hallway, they passed many doors, some that were opened revealed nicely kept dorm styled rooms, some single bed, some multi. "This is an all girls dorm, but boys are permitted in the common room. Also we have a few classes a day for various interests and specialties. Once those are done, and chores are handled, go can do as you please and even visit town. Lord knows we wish we had that policy back when Brian was here. I cannot count how many times, he 'escaped' as he put it. " she laughed as she turned right, and made down the hall a few feet and they came to a room.

Nyu opened the door and guided Lucy inside. It was a fairly nice sized room, about 20 feet by 20 feet. It had a small desk, tucked into a corner, off to the left of the door and a fire place to the right. A window on the far wall, gave a nice few of the courtyard and a small pond as well, a neatly made full sized bed was set into the right corner from the door and close enough to the fire place to be warm on cold nights. Tucked into a corner of the ned itself, was a small circular pillow with the name "Nana" embroided into it. A small dressed, and armoir were also set against the wall. "You can have it arranged as you see fit, Brian asked this room specifically be yours, how he got Mother to agree was beyond me." Nyu smiled once more, as she petted Nana gently and then looked to Lucy. "Rienna will be here soon, and dinner will be announced by the toll of the bell, I'll see you soon." With a bow, Nyu left the room, and made her way down the hall.

Lucy Ravenlock

Date: 2006-05-05 21:45 EST
Lucy was stunned by it all still... Though she was lowered into the chair and then greeted by the multitude of people... Each one, she gave a timid smile and a silent nod. Not a noise made... But...
The boy in the wheelchair got her attention... Her eyes widened a little, and her face was no longer impassive. It had a shine to it, a strange shine, a blushing shine.
"Accident?" She questioned before being suddenly whisked away, and the boyo leaving. "K...Kenneth..." She repeated the name... And his image forever etched in her mind. He was just LIKE her! He could not move as much as she could either, she was not alone!
A smile passed her lips at that, and, looking back to Nana which laid in her lap still, almost happy as it seemed Nana purred up to Lucy - though still looking very much like the little thing would fall asleep in it's curled position on the cloak. At least Nana liked the attention, almost as much as Lucy did.

Brian escaped? Heh, that brought a smile to her face, for some reason deep down she felt he was like that. The roudy boy who bent the rules and would win any young girl's heart in a feral dance of silly childhood crushes. The tough guy act. But why did he run away? It seemed so peaceful here... So nice... And the woman, Nyu? And this Mother? Who's Mother was she? That did get her a little bit confused.

"Ah!" Eyes widened, she stared to the piano with sudden interest as they stopped at the common room. Everyone else, was almost phased out of her mind as she stared to it. Strange that, she could play the piano so well, for being so little... It was like, the strength was never her's to begin with...
Though she did look about, seeing the others... The others like her? No parents? Potential - whatever they were?

No stop! Off they went down the hall too... her room... The narrow corridor, it felt... Familiar. Like... Somewhere Dark...
A shake of her head, she had lost herself in her thoughts to find Nyu half way of explaning how Brian wanted her to have this room. But why though, why had he gone through all of this just for her? Why? Love? But why love her? She doesn't remember them!
Nana jumped down from her lap, and that brought her from that thought as the large cat moved to sit down upon the circular pillow.
A turn to Nyu as she left, she heard the part about dinner loud and clear. "... Okay," Was all she gave before moving her hands to the door... Closing it. Taking in her room, the desk... The fireplace, and the bed...

"... It's not bad here? Is it, Nana? Oh..." She was cut off, the cat had already fallen asleep. She looked to Nana though lovingly, perhaps the second time she gave that glance to anyone. The first time, was to Brian and Charlotte...

Lucy moved her wheelchair to the window, and stared out to the pond... In thought. She had newly cut hair, of course, shortened by Lore before she was whisked away...
And now, it looked like everything was new about her. More so than a haircut, a cloak from a Norseman, and a necklace from her best friend.

She did not wish to go back... She needed to sort things out. Settle down. Live a few days coming to terms she was now Lucy Ravenlock, with a dead Mother she knew nothing about.

That would be her first question. Why was she here?

Time flew by at least. Stareing out of the windows with a child's thoughts and worry.

"Nana?" The child asked.

The cat opened one eye, looking to her, as it looked more than indulged of falling right back to sleep. It made a noise though, as if the thing understand what she was saying.

"... Don't die. Okay?" A smile to the cat. And all the while still she felt those strange sensations she had when she was taken away...

Her left hand held her right, something... Was there... She could feel something covering her hand... Her arm... Her forehead itched... What was these things? Was her being paralysed spreading to the rest of her?! No, but, she was afterall afraid that she'd never walk again.

If only, she knew.