Alone - Cill Chaoi to Inis and back

aasha · aasha on Fri Nov 20, 2009 5:31 am

Background: Cu Chulainn's Crossing, Ireland, 11 Nov 1457

{Ridgeback} wrote: Ridgie is locking this thread down for a time in order to clean it up. Please do not start another thread like this.If you do, I will bite!!!!!

Donnor wrote:As long as she has all her shots up to date she can bite me

Donnor you will just have to take your chances and see if you end up with a severe case of rabies or not.

Bcgirl wrote:*can't resist the temptation*

*sneaks over, bites Donnor and runs*

Donnor wrote:*Gasps*

Bcgirl wrote:*stopping when far enough away*

You can't be that shocked

Aasha wrote:Aasha sees Bella bite Donnor before she can get to him and stops in her tracks. Her entire field of vision is red. Narrowing her eyes, she looks first towards her husband, then towards the fleeing tramp, trying to decide who she wants to sharpen her dagger on first.

Icy_flames wrote:Seeing the fire in Aasha's eyes he whispered in her ear.

She's had all her shots deary. Otherwise I'd be a dead man for sure.

Rubbing the marks on his neck he sauntered over to Bella. My turn?

Lady_brianna wrote:*raises her eyebrows and grabs some popcorn and gets ready to watch the entertainment. She motions to her guard to keep a close eye so no one gets to hurt a little blood never hurts anything or a few key missing body parts.*

"Biting married men shortens your life span especially when said wife is a little crazy assassin. Aasha maybe ..hmmmm... Carry on I'm sure your much more creative than I"

Stands next to her Captain of the guard and watches with a gleam in her eye.

Bcgirl wrote:Oh you brat!

This is what happens when you leave me to my own devices... I plan kidnappings, marry off my brother to two women, and ...

As he got closer, her knees weakened and she bit her lip

I've missed you love

Donnor wrote:A little bit of biting never hurt no one...or wait...does it? *thinks*

Barden, I am sorry but I can't be biting you, that would be just to disturbing

Sapphire_ wrote:Runs in and tackles Bella... Hello there... I hear there is Rum. Grinning at her friend.

Aasha wrote:Overhearing Bella's remark to Donnor, her eyes narrow. An' why wouldna he be shocked? Ya gots somethin' to be tellin' me 'bout my man then? Her dagger was already drawn when Icy whispered in her ear, his words doing nothing to dispel her temper. Dinna care if'n she's had shots or nae...it isna her man she'd be bitin' now is it? But I'd be happy ta be helpin' ta makes sure she dun be bitin' other men what ain't hers nomores.

The decision seemed to be made for her, Bella was headed straight towards the man standing beside her. Her dagger shining wickedly in the light, she held it at the ready, focused on where best to make the first cut.

Narrowing her eyes further as Donnor speaks, she practically choked on her words; An' who is it yer bitin'? I'm guessin' yer gonna find out firsthand if'n it hurts or nae.

Bcgirl wrote:Oh he was wanting to bite you Donnor?

*giggles*

Donnor wrote:He grins at Aasha and speaks; "Now now my love, It was just a harmless bite, and if it makes you feel better you can always go bite her...or Icy since he obviously wants to bite me?"

He began to snicker than remembered..."Oh I forgot, I am not allowed to speak, interact, or even know any other females. Sorry everyone." Turns around and walks away from everyone without saying another word.

Sapphire_ wrote:Watches the commotion going on and crosses her arms.

Are we seriously that insecure about ourselves that we act like children... I am sure we all can play together.

Pours a shot of rum for everyone. Let's all have a drink... shall we?

Aasha wrote:Aasha heard Donnor's words and stopped the movement of the dagger. He had been the first man she fully trusted, and just as everything in her past, he was proving that trust was a mistake. Blinking back her rapidly filling eyes, she turned to go as visions of the past came up to haunt her once more.

Bcgirl wrote:Hugging Sapph Bells watched the interaction finally realizing what was happening. Jealously was such a funny thing to watch, especially when it caused reactions like this.

She watched Donnor leave, with a slight sigh. He really was a sweet guy and it was sad to see him leave like that... knowing she caused the issue was worse. It was to be a harmless bit between friends.

Looking back between Barden and Sapph she smiled a bit...

Well Barden love... will you settle for nibbling on me then, Donnor seems to be otherwise disposed

Donnor left the scene. Unbeknown to Aasha, when he left he continued the party with Bella, Sapphire and other women in a very provocative food fight. And the RP continues for Aasha...

aasha · aasha on Fri Nov 20, 2009 5:33 am

She made her way to their house, almost blinded by tears. The house felt empty. No, not the house, she felt empty. Logically, she knew that she wasn't. That she had a family in NNGO, that Athorgate would always be there for her, but she had never been ruled by logic. It was her downfall, one she had tried to fight and lost to in the past. She had closed out her cousin's beatings, closed out how she was treated, for survival. Telling herself she was better off alone had seemed best, especially when she kept losing everyone who claimed to care. - But she thought...he had convinced her...maybe she didn't know anything. -

Wandering through each room, she let her fingers trail over the surfaces of the cold objects present. It was how she felt now, cold and alone, how she'd been too often for too long. - He said he wouldn't leave...that he wanted to be with me as long as he was alive...that he loved me. He said... - But hadn't she been lied to before? - Not by him...never... - She wanted him to love her for who she was, without the facade so many forced her to hide behind. She thought he did.

Pillow wasn't even here. He was still with Athor, she was without the presence of the only one that could comfort her right now. - Except...no... -How simple life would be if she weren't human. Tears were streaming down her cheeks and she didn't care. Her knees felt weak, she looked down and sat on the floor, wrapping her arms around her knees. - He left... - Burying her head in against her arms, she cried, inconsolable.

aasha · aasha on Fri Nov 20, 2009 5:34 am

Axle5788 wrote:Axle had seen her travel alone to her house and thought it strange. He knew Donnor was never far behind, but when she was almost out of sight and Donnor was talking to others, he got nervous. He followed her to make sure she got home safe; she was visibly upset as she traveled home. He waited in the nearby brush, hoping things were fine but he could hear her crying through the open window of the house. He waited for Donnor to arrive; but hours passed, and still he was nowhere to be seen.

aasha · aasha on Fri Nov 20, 2009 5:34 am

The first thing she noticed when she woke, besides the stiffness of her joints from falling asleep on the floor, was the silence of the house. Her sense were tuned to his presence, and yet he wasn't here. He hadn't even bothered to come home and talk to her...had walked away like she was nothing to him. Her cousin's voice seemed to mock her in her mind; - Ya ain't worth nothing. Told you that how many times? Useless, stupid girl! - She tried to block the voice, to push the memories back in the recesses of her mind where they'd laid buried since she met Donnor. She had believed them gone, dispelled by the love that had burned so brightly between her and him...she was wrong. Wrong about so many things. He didna even care 'nuff 'bout me ta comes home...

There was no one there to hear her talk to herself, not even her beloved fox. Shaking her head, another attempt to push memories aside, Aasha rose, stretching her aching muscles. Rubbing at her gritty, burning eyes, she looked around their home. She could feel him everywhere here, see him in each piece of furniture they'd appropriated together. She couldn't stay here, not alone. It wasn't her house, it was their home.But...there was no their anymore...his absence told her that more clearly than any words possibly could. Fighting the weakness trying to assault her, Aasha moved slowly to their room, grabbing her pack and carelessly stuffing a few items inside. There was nothing for her here, none of it was hers. It was all a lie, mocking her. Ignoring the ache inside her chest, the girl turned and walked out, leaving the door open behind her, though her heart was closed. Trust...such a fragile thing, hard to give, to let someone inside, painful when it lay shattered within.

aasha · aasha on Fri Nov 20, 2009 5:35 am

Axle5788 wrote:Axle heard movement inside the house and woke abruptly, shaking his head side to side. He had fallen asleep in the brush. He tried to peer in the window and saw her stretching. She had fallen asleep on the floor, and he had wanted to move her to a more comfortable place, but he thought it not appropriate considering the circumstance. He finally climbed out of the brush, his hands sweeping down his clothes to remove the twigs and dirt that he had been in all night. He stood in the path between the front door and the road, and heard commotion inside continue. Maybe she is alright.. and Donnor will be home soon. He wondered what kept him away all night. It wasn't like him.

He would head to the beach following her. That was her usual routine lately. He'd been fishing because she had been. He'd been following for over three months.. maybe longer. He liked her, but wasn't brave enough to talk to her. No.. that isn't accurate. I did ask her how to fish with the pole. He corrected himself. He enjoyed looking at her and she almost caught him a few times while fishing that day. He wasn't always quick enough to get in her boat, but he had a few times and was happy to follow.

aasha · aasha on Fri Nov 20, 2009 5:36 am

She needed to get away, to deal with everything she had lost. She still couldn't quite wrap her mind around the fact that he had walked away from her. That once again she had tried to love someone and lost. All of her old insecurities welled up inside her, the feelings of inadequacy almost overwhelming.

Aasha planned on skirting the town, by way of the beach. She loved seeing the progress on the port, the town banding together to build was something that was awe inspiring. She wouldn't enjoy the sight today, but it was a much more deserted area this time of the morn than if she went through town.

Her head down, she started walking briskly, trying to put as much distance between herself and the house she had been so happy in as quickly as she could. She wasn't paying attention to where she was going, the road was supposed to be empty, so it was with an oooofff of surprise that she ran into an immovable object, putting her squarely on her bum in the dirt.

aasha · aasha on Fri Nov 20, 2009 5:37 am

Axle5788 wrote:He was facing the road, dusting his clothes off when he felt a force crash into him. He stuttered forward, his hands spread out to balance him and prevent him from falling. Once he regained his balance, he turned around seeing her on the ground. His eyes opened in shock. I.. I.. I'm s.s..sorry. He looked down, offering his hand to her. Fi.. fish today? He was nervous and embarrassed. He was usually more discreet when following her.

aasha · aasha on Fri Nov 20, 2009 5:38 am

All dignity gone the moment she landed on her bum, Aasha glared up at the immovable object, hiding her mortification that it was a man she had run into. She didn't want to deal with anyone, especially not a male after the horrible evening she'd had. Not when she had lost so much of herself because she had let someone into her heart. - You're a fool girl, just like you always were. You really thought someone could love you forever? -

What made it worse was this was someone she recognized. Too many years of being on the run had made her paranoid about her surroundings, faces clicked even if names didn't. It was a defense mechanism, keeping her safe from her cousin. She was soft though, the hyper awareness she had honed for safety had slipped once she married Donnor. His reputation preceded him no matter where they went, very few messed with him. She had felt safe with him, had allowed herself to relax. Alone, habits came back, but with him they had faltered, even more so after her cousin had died. Now, wrapped in despair, she had let it slip too far.

Ignoring it was her fault, Aasha's eyes flashed up at Axle. Angry at herself more than him, her voice came out gruff, the tears just below the surface. What ya be doin' standin' in the middle o' the road nowhow? Ain't no sense in that. Dun ya know a body mights be wantin' to walks? Her eyes narrowed on his hand as she rose, refusing to accept any help. So wrapped in her own emotional turmoil, she missed that he was acting odd, much more nervous than a person should when they'd been run into. Shaking her head, she moved past him. Nae, I ain't gonna go fishin'. Ya ken takes the boat if'n ya wants. I gots... Stopping herself before she told him anymore, Aasha began walking briskly, her chin tilted at a defiant angle, her footsteps carrying her past the port and closer to the road out of town.

aasha · aasha on Fri Nov 20, 2009 5:39 am

Axle5788 wrote:I.. I.. He didn't know how to answer her about why he was standing in the middle of the path. She didn't wait for an answer anyways, so he just ignored it. He followed her as she moved past him, listening to her. I.. I don't need the boat. Where you going? I will come. He walked with her, slightly behind. He didn't see Donnor anywhere, and didn't want her to go by herself. He had nothing else to do. His day was usually spent around her in one way or another. He would eat when she did.. work when she worked.. fish when she fished.. visited the tavern when she did.

aasha · aasha on Fri Nov 20, 2009 5:40 am

The pain turned to anger, deeper than she'd ever experienced. Spinning around, she glared at him. I'm goin' anywhere ya ain't! Why dun ya leaves me 'lone? I dun wants ya to be comin' wit' me. I'm tryin' to get 'way... Tears sprung to her eyes, making her even madder. Showing weakness to a relative stranger? She really had slipped, she needed to rebuild the walls she had lived behind since she was a child.

Jus' leave me 'lone. I dinna want ya goin' wit' me, dinna needs ya. Dinna needs nobody, nev'r 'gain. But was it true? Wasn't she even now missing Donnor? Wishing Athorgate and Pillow were around so she could hide with them? To find comfort? She had promised Donnor she would never run from him. But he had promised to always be there, to love her unconditionally. He never came home... Lowering her lashes, Aasha turned back to the path, blindly running along the shoreline.

aasha · aasha on Fri Nov 20, 2009 5:41 am

Axle5788 wrote:He almost bumped into her when she spun around. He gasped, jumping slightly back. He had been watching her bum as she walked. You look like you could use the company.. I don't want to leave you alone. His eyes lifted to hers. I don't got nowheres to go. I only know you here. He shrugged, looking down. She didn't seem to care. It's ok, he thought. She don't need to tell me she's my friend. I know she is.. He looked up to see her continuing down the path. He scurried faster to follow her keeping a slightly bigger distance between them than he had been.

aasha · aasha on Fri Nov 20, 2009 5:42 am

She heard his voice as she ran, the words mocking the loneliness she felt. - You look like you could use the company... - How did he know what she looked like or what she might need? She didn't even know, not really. The only thing she knew was that she wanted to get away from the ache in her heart, that running wasn't helping her get away from the sting of betrayal she felt, that she was back where she started when she ran from her cousin so long ago. With nothing.

The pack bounced against her back, she was winded from running, tears streaming down her face unbidden, yet she continued to press on. Not slowing nor stopping until the sound of waves was in the distance, the shade of the trees lining the path hiding the sun from view. It was then that she slowed, the stitch in her side causing her to breathe heavily. I dun gots nowhere to go now neith'r... Glad no one could hear, her footsteps slowed. Where would she go?

She thought hard about that, she had been to lots of towns in Ireland, but nowhere she could get away from people. Except..the castle she and Donnor lived in back in Inis was off the beaten path. Chances of anyone bothering her there would be slim. And Pillow loved it there, loved spending time with the other animals. Thats where she would go. Back to the castle. If PIllow wasn't with Athorgate, thats where he would go. She would go there...see if her fox was there waiting for her. Sleep in the stables with the horses, where she wouldn't be found lacking by anyone, man nor beast.

aasha · aasha on Fri Nov 20, 2009 5:43 am

Axle5788 wrote:With the distance he had left between them, he quickly got left behind when she began to run. He ran after her through the forest, but she was quick. He stopped briefly, kneeling down to check for fresh tracks. He was a ranger during his time in Bath, and it would serve him well now. He found the trail left by her small feet and quickly continued following. The tracks meshed with the tracks of animals and he lost her trail after a while. He was upset. He had never lost her before. Never! He looked around, trying to navigate through the woods, but he was unfamiliar with his surroundings and with no trail, he was doomed to remain lost. That is until he heard crying in the distance. He followed the sound further into the woods, and caught a glimpse of her pack. She darted again, faster than before, and he quickly ran after her. He had her in his sights now and would not let her escape again. She didn't run for too much longer, and he caught up. He caught up to her, breathing hard to catch his breath. He placed his hands on his sides, and watched her a short distance away. He couldn't get too close. She would probably run away again. He was used to watching and protecting her from a distance. Today was no different.

aasha · aasha on Fri Nov 20, 2009 5:43 am

Mind made up, Aasha unerringly headed towards Inis, her innate sense of direction coming to bear as her pace slowed. The events of the evening before replaying in her mind. Where had she gone wrong? What had she done? She hadn't acted any differently than she always did, she couldn't understand why she wasn't good enough. He said I was purdy, that he didna wants nobody else. Didna wants nobody touchin' 'im buts me. Didna wants nobody touchin' me but 'im.

Rubbing the back of her hand hard against her cheeks and eyes, she bit her lip and continued on. Falling asleep on the floor hadn't been the best idea, she was still stiff. Straw was softer, had more give. Aasha refused to acknowledge her discomfort could be from anything else, not the run, nor the agonizing loss. It had to be from how she slept, her arms wrapped around her legs, her knees to her chest through the night. Her sleep had been restless, nightmares deeply buried rising from the depths to plague her. Yet she hadn't moved, convinced even in slumber that he would come home to her. Wrong girl, yer alw'ys wrong! Why does ya even tries? Stup'd girl!

aasha · aasha on Fri Nov 20, 2009 6:08 pm

Axle5788 wrote:He followed her, not too closely, all the way to Inis. He didn't want to get too close because she needed space from what he could tell. She needed time to think, and cry. He didn't like to see her sad, but he knew she wouldn't want to see him. She had told him as much on the road out of town towards Inis. He followed behind her, quietly. She could probably tell he was there, but she hadn't acknowledged his presence and he was fine with that. He just wanted to make sure she was safe.

When they arrived in Inis, it seemed as if she knew exactly where to go. He hadn't been home in months, maybe four to be exact. He'd been too busy following her from army to army.. town to town. He had joined NNGO at her request to fight the 'great fight'. He didn't really mind the army life as long as she was there. He remembered a few months ago how she got left behind, and he had gotten upset. He had offered to go back to get her and she dismissed him, saying she would reach the destination before us. She was quick on her feet, faster than a full army could travel together. He had been glad she had arrived safely, but vowed not to let her travel alone again. Since that day, he had never broken his vow until these last few days in the woods. She had been too quick for him, but he didn't give up and eventually found her.

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