A New Sun Rises - Maxical's Adventures, The Truth Behind The Oblivion Crisis Options

[Darkness Eternal]

What the--you updated a chapter and I didn't even know?

It looks like you were having a Maxical moment of your own there, ROFL!

Well, I like Maxical. But . . .you know me

I favor Malan's side here. He's my hero.

Good chapter. With humorous and heartfelt things going on here. Necrodude . . .heh.

And this painted a crazy picture in my mind.

“Fudge, you know.” Eyja pointed at her butt.

Eww.

Uriel grasped my shoulder. It gave some comfort and strength, but not enough to stop what was coming. My voice was ragged with rage.

"Worse, every memory I ever had of my parents was erased like they never existed! They stole my life from me like I was nothing, and without me even having an inkling of it!"

If you think about, this must truly be a painful experience. Everything. Gone. We can sympathize more with Maxical here. Even Hannibal and the ever so sexy Eyja.

Maxical's anger about stolen life and love is truly heartbreaking indeed. I am in agreement with the others here. At the end she did show desire to simply walk away and forget all this happened. It is denial, and I think that is understandable considering everything she went through and all that pain. Revisiting it and making new ones would be something she couldn't bear. But knowing Maxical, I know she somewhere there she wants revenge, and damn well she deserves to get it. An eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth! A powerful proverb there.

Go, Maxical, give into your hatred for us!

[jack cloudy]

Oh dear, Hassildur has leveled up. And Fathis takes Max away from Gils, then gets put under a spell again so he can't actually do the deed and make her stick. And so we are back to square one on the love triangle.

And Jakben no longer wants the count in his bedroom? It looks like the jolly good ol' friend facade has faded away now that Hassildur is becoming a real vampire and therefore a threat. (also, he made a bit of a show about himself which can't be good)


And finally, page 33 of 99! I'm one-third there!

[King Of Beasts]

I really want to strangle Malan, and Movarth. Why did they have to get poor Maxical involved?! She doesn't deserve this!

It must be devastating to her that with Amiela gone, she isn't the same person she thought she was

Max needs to keep her head held up high, Malan isn't going to kill himself

I could use some of "The Nature's" anger management classes, it seems to be very effective

[mALX]

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@ Elisabeth Hollow - Thank you so much Liz! That duplication glitch - I figured it could be something the Arcane taught, lol. Thanks Liz!

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@ Acadian - Thank you so very much Acadian! Uriel knew the right touch, he treated her like a soldier or warrior instead of the coddling Eyja wanted to give her. Uriel has been training Maxical to "Suck it up," if she had given into the coddling he would have been disappointed in her. She has learned a lot from him, even if it doesn't show outwardly. Thank you so very much again, Acadian!

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@ Ghastley - Thank you so much Ghastley! Yeah, Maxical realized whatever it was must be really bad for Uriel to be sympathetic. Thank you so much Ghastley!

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@ King Coin - Thank you so much KC! Yes, Maxical is one step away from learning everything Malan has done. She needed this extra time to toughen up so she can turn it to rage and use it against him (like Uriel taught her). But she is def about to know everything (except about Gils). Thank you so much again KC!

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@ Grits - Thank you so very much Grits! You really made my day with your comment, you caught every single bit of what Maxical was feeling in that scene! Yes, that chapter was def a step in the direction of Hannibal realizing he may need to "fight dirt with dirt" as Uriel has been hollering into him since he came to the Palace. Thank you so very much again Grits!

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@ McBadgere - Thank you so very much McB! You are right about Evangeline, that scene you refer to was the beginning of Malan deciding to use her instead of Maxical. Maxical was a diversionary tactic, but he wanted her for those mysteries and the virgin blood to get Fathis's soul.

You are also right about them not realizing how much Maxical notices of what goes on around her. She is a people watcher, and neither of them realize it yet. Thank you so very much for your kind words McB - and look for your "Muscle Memory" suggestion in this upcoming chapter!

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@ Darkness Eternal - Thank you so very much DE! It is close, real close when she unleashes that rage and she and Malan begin battling each other for real. Very close, lol. Thank you so much DE!

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@ Jack Cloudy - Thank you so very much Jack! Janus Hassildor had tampered with Fathis's ring so the enchantment was gone. Fathis re-enchanted his ring (when Rominus Polus was putting on the Arch Mage robes) - so he is not under spell again, just pretending to buy time to act. Thank you so much for reading, you are up to Chapter 85, page 37! Thank you so much again Jack!

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@ King Of Beasts - Thank you so much Kobby! And thank you for coming home in one piece! Lol, I sure wish I had that kind of anger management at my fingertips too, lol. Thanks again Kobby!


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A picture of Malan without any illusion magic disguise (Ignore the ash colored side, Malan is all golden skinned, but finding screens of Chimer is nearly impossible, lol).



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Malan:

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[mALX]

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** I want to give special thanks to McBadgere for his suggestion of "Muscle Memory," and to Acadian for the detailed description of its use in combat situations. Thank you both very much!





Chapter 198: Uriel's Plots And Maxical's Counterplots


Uriel turned me around to face him, still grasping my shoulder firmly. "You must remember that Amiela was a parasite, weakening you for her own gain. You can only be stronger with her gone. It is to Malan's advantage to keep you weakened for his own plots to prevail. You can't let an enemy's words determine your strength, Maxical."

"Yes, but...what if he's right and I fail you, Sire? Without combat skills..."

"Akatosh would not have allowed her removal if she was needed. Whether she was responsible for your Blade skills as a child or you were born with an innate ability matters naught now. Your skills have been honed through years of rigorous training and practice. Your muscles retain that memory, the moves are your own. You will still respond instinctively in combat, that will not change."

“I hope you are right, Sire."

"Your Blade skills are not your greatest asset for Akatosh's tasks, Maxical. Remember, you sent two Blademasters and a Court Battlemage to take your place in this task and Akatosh refused them. Your unstable destruction and Storm Voice are your crucial weapons, and the reason you were chosen. Traven can boost your magicka back up; what of the Voice?"

"My singing? I think it still hurt Malan, he did yell for me to stop. I can't be sure though, his nature was attacking him like a rabid jackal at the time."

"Test it out of my hearing."

"Yes, Sire. What about testing my destruction?"

"Away from the Palace, Maxical. Speak to Eyja before you leave." Uriel gave my shoulder a squeeze, then signaled Eyja to take over before he stepped out of the vault, pushing the door closed behind him.






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Eyja waited hesitantly after Uriel left, weighing her words carefully in her mind. That wasn't like her. She didn't want to discuss whatever she was about to. She sat down at the table, pulling a blank parchment off the stack and taking unusual care in lining it up in front of her. I slid the inkwell and quills closer and pulled the other chair up.

“I didn't mean to hit so hard. I’m sorry, Eyja.”

“I know. You’re scared of him now that she’s not inside you.” It wasn't a question, but I nodded.

“Dread terror. I was protected as long as she was there. Without her he hates me, Eyja. I could hear it in his voice. He would have dragged me to his dungeon if his nature hadn't saved me. I was terrified he'd take my soul, make me one of his thralls. Him trying to kill me wasn't nearly as scary as even the thought of that."

“But that nature gives him control over you too. Uriel wants it out. He and Hannibal came up with a plan while you were at Theryon those two weeks."

“They don't understand, Eyja. The nature is why I’m still alive now. It can take Malan down! It held him pinned to the floor and let me escape. With my high magicka gone, I don’t even know if I can still cast that exploding spell anymore. I can't give Malan's nature up, I need it.”

"Malan has to be blocked from the Palace, Maxical. Ancients can't cross into another's lair. Uriel wants another ancient to do it, one he trusts not to seize the throne. They have to set up their lair in the Royal quarters."

"HA! Name one ancient that Uriel trusts! Forget Janus, Malan can enter his lair because they're split-aparts. But what does all this have to do with me?"

"You'll have to become the chosen of another ancient to remove Malan's nature anyway..." I cut her off mid-sentence, fuming.

“WHAT? I just got through telling you that I need to keep Malan's nature in me! No other nature could take Malan down, Eyja! Besides, to poach me they'd have to fight Malan, no one dares even challenge him! Have Uriel get someone else do this, one of his Battlemages or something.”






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Eyja fidgeted with her parchment, avoiding my eyes. “Hannibal said that if Janus swears you over to another ancient, Malan can’t battle them. Uriel isn't going to back down on this, Maxical.”

“Oh, I get it! He's having you break this to me so he doesn't have to face my temper..." I broke off as a horrible thought occurred to me. "Dear gods, are you saying I would have to bed them?”

Her face was all the answer I needed. “Yes, and it has to be here in the Palace to set up their lair.”

“THAT'S BULL CRAP!" I jumped from my seat and pounded my fist on her parchment with a loud BAM! "Write that in your notes!"

Eyja grabbed me and held me back in case I planned storming out of the vault to blow my rage all over Uriel. "Whoa, Uriel wasn’t kidding about your temper matching his! Bottle that anger, Maxical. We've got to protect Uriel at all costs."

“Well? Why me, then? If all he needs is a lair up here to stop Malan from entering, why wasn‘t it done while I was at Theryon instead of you all discussing who I should bed next? I‘m not the only female in this Palace, and there‘s a city full of ancients outside! Greywyn Blenwyth would love to thwart Malan, and could have protected Evangeline from being used by him.”

“Malan had you in his power, and Uriel couldn't jeopardize the rescue of Foxy and Fathis. He waited till you were safely back here.”

My finger was shaking when I held it in her face. "It better be Fathis, Eyja! How close are your men to rescuing him?”

Eyja hesitated, averting her eyes to the parchment in front of her when she answered. “Of course Uriel was hoping to get Fathis for this if possible..." I cut her off.

"HOPING! Like he hoped to get Gils for me? I know there's a but coming, BUT WHAT?"

"But now that you've pulled that trick we'll have to act fast before Malan loses the bloodlust."

"NO!" My chair grated back loudly with the force of my fist slamming on the parchment in front of her again. BAM!

"I WANT MY HUSBAND!"






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My hair felt like it was torching my head from holding back my rage. Rage and fear. Uriel would order me, and the gods only know who he'd bring in here for me.

Dear gods it had to be Fathis! Please Akatosh don't let it be anyone but Fathis.

Eyja lifted the parchment, that had a crumpled outline of my fist in the center. "I think you dented Uriel's table, Maxical. You've made a smeared mess of all my notes."

My fists were clenched so tightly the claws bit into my palms even though they'd stayed sheathed. I'd stopped shouting, but the controlled rage in my voice may have been worse to hear by the expression on Eyja's face.

"You get Fathis out of there fast, Eyja. Don't make me do this again. You tell Uriel. Tell him don't do this to me again. I want my husband."

Eyja nodded without speaking. She couldn't look me in the eye. I had a sickening feeling that it wasn't going to be Fathis, and Eyja didn't want to lie to me. I needed to make my own plans then. They were going to sit back and hope, I had to act.

"What we need to do is get Amiela back in our power again, kidnap her or something. Every major mistake Malan has made has been over her, she's his downfall. Just find Malan’s guard and you’ve found her." I snatched a clean parchment off the stack and grabbed a quill, writing in large flourishes like Fathis used to in his notes to me.

Dagoth-Malan:

This is no bluff. Give me Fathis back or start looking over your shoulder. You will regret ever hearing my name if you don't release Fathis unharmed, that is a promise. Get Amiela and her new bodybag out of this Palace if you don’t want to see her destroyed.

M.

Eyja's eyes startled when she read the missive. "What are you going to do?”

“Whatever it takes.” I folded it once and scrawled Malan's name with a fancy tail looped under the name.

"It looks like a love letter, just wait till he opens it!" Eyja grinned.

"HA! Wait, the women in the Casta Scribonia novels always dab perfume on their correspondence to men. Can I borrow some...OH! Never mind." I pulled the half empty vial of virgin blood out instead, and was yanking the stopper out when Eyja's scream caused me to jump, dousing myself.

"GAAAAAH! What's wrong?"

"That is blood!"

"Well, duh! This is better than perfume for a vampire. Look, you made me spill it on your beautiful dress I borrowed!" I covered the top of the vial with my finger and tipped it, then dripped the dab of blood into the center of the fancy loop under Malan’s name.

"HA! That will get his attention." My finger was stained with blood. I couldn‘t get any more of it on Eyja‘s dress, so scrubbed the tip of my finger on my shoe.






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Eyja left the vault first, I heard her calling across to Uriel, "You weren't kidding about her temper!"

For my own protection I grabbed a full vial of my blood from the cold storage, leaving the partially used one in its place. Eyja was whispering in Uriel's ear when I eased back into Uriel's chambers from the vault.

Janus’s head snapped toward me, I couldn't tell if he was glaring by his expression. He didn't look happy with me. It took me almost a minute to realize he was smelling the virgin blood I'd spilled on me.

We hadn‘t parted on friendly terms when last I saw him. He'd even ignored my pleas for help from Theryon after promising he was a thought away. He'd promised to rescue Fathis too, and I needed him to keep that vow. I couldn't do it without his help.

Janus, I need to talk to you, it’s important.

I sent the thought rather than say the words, hoping to reestablish the bond of friendship between us. He shot me a startled glance and gave a brief nod. Thankfully he didn’t alert the whole room this time.

As I was walking by Uriel he stopped me, pointing at the missive. “What is that, a letter for Malan? Is that a drop of blood on it?”

“Yes, Sire. In Casta Scribonia’s novels she is always dabbing perfume on her missive’s to men. He’s a vampire, I thought blood would be more…er...enticing.”

“I hope you’re not addicted to reading her novels, Maxical. They are more appropriate for the waste bin.”

“A little bit, my friend Delphine and I used to read the dirty parts.”

He took the missive and glanced over it. “Maxical, you will enrage him with this!”

“Yes, Sire.”

“Maxical, we can’t have you starting any more wars but I won’t fault you for leaving the missive. Just make sure you know the difference between threats and actions.“

“I do.”

Uriel handed me back the missive. “How were you planning to deliver this?”

“Put it on my pillow, I guess.”

“Carry on.“ Eyja and Uriel both looked worried, but he waved me out. I caught Janus's hand and pulled him with me.


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[King Of Beasts]

Malan definately is gonna get more than he bargained for

It's nice to see that Max has finally decided to take action.

[Acadian]

Maxical is learning! When she gets mad, she gets better; when Malan gets mad, he screws up.

Poor Maxical! Eyja expects her to sleep with another vampire?!? I'd be pissed too!

And once again, we realize that Maxical is the true inventor and pioneer of the power of the Thu’um! How the silly lore kids ever confused White Kitty with Gray Beard is one of life's mysteries.

I can just imagine Amielia’s reaction to being stuffed into Evangeline: “Oh for Malog Bal’s sake! Is that a. . . mouse she’s shoving around in that pram? The tail dragging white fur ball with four left paws was bad enough. Who’s boneheaded idea was it to stick me into this bag of loose screws?!?”

During this tense scene, it was a welcome thought to ponder Maxical and Delphine, in happier times, reading the dirty parts of Casta’s trashy novels.

Hmm, wonder what she intends to cook up with Janus?

[Elisabeth Hollow]

God, poor Maxical. I don't think she is ever going to get Fathis back. Especially once Malan reads that note.

[McBadgere]

Sometimes, while I appreciate that Uriel has to do whatever he can in order to win the war, the stuff he's putting - or wants to put - Maxical through makes him less than the amazing hero he's been earlier in this story...

Espescially hiding behind Eyja to do it... ...

An excellent chapter...

Proper scary this...Loving it...

Nice one!..

*Applauds heartily*...

PS...I hope Eyja having that blood on her doesn't cause trouble... ...

[ghastley]

I like the fact that they're reminding Maxical that Amiela has trained her, and she's not lost that part of her past. She knows more than she thinks she knows.

So it's her magical and singing abilities, is it?

"Test it out of my hearing."

I wonder why Uriel said that?

[Grits]

Uriel’s opening paragraph was magnificent. It was great to see him responding to Maxical’s grief and despair by inspiring her with the reminder of her own gifts.

Oh wow, Uriel and Hannibal are scheming to get Maxical in bed with another vampire?! They have been studying the vampire rules!

“THAT'S BULL CRAP!" I jumped from my seat and pounded my fist on her parchment with a loud BAM! "Write that in your notes!"

Well now she’s mad, so things are going to happen. Uriel taught her to use her rage, and now she has some that needs to be used!

Uh oh, now Maxical has virgin blood on herself, Eyja’s dress, and her shoe. I can’t wait to see where this goes!

[Darkness Eternal]

What is happening to Malan? He's losing his centuries' honed skills. Unless this is all a huge mind-screw on his part and reverse psychology. That would be truly amazing. But then again . . .I have reason to believe his actual messing up is not intended.

"Well, duh! This is better than perfume for a vampire. Look, you made me spill it on your beautiful dress I borrowed!"

Stuff(Yeah, I don't like dumbing my vocabulary down either) just got real.

Angry Maxical is a great Maxical. I echo Acadian on her decision making here. I like the image you painted with her clenching her claws into her palm but had them sheathed still. Her temper is rising and with good reason!

So virgin blood, nasty novels and . . .sex? Does it involve trouts?

Malan is good-looking by the way! Oh my!

Good chapter. That letter will spark some anger in Malan and I long to see how he's going to react to that!

[King Coin]

So she hasn’t lost all her skills. That is comforting, unless Uriel isn’t being honest. I doubt that though, he doesn’t seem to be the type to soften blows.

Ha! Still not willing to risk letting Maxical cast any spells near the palace.

I’m with Maxical on this one. Keep the nature, don’t go looking for another. She certainly did enough to acquire this one.

Well, duh! This is better than perfume for a vampire.
Oh man that letter is going to send him into a rage!

Thankfully he didn’t alert the whole room this time.
Not like she hasn’t done it!

I like it that Maxical’s not going to wait for them to order her around. I remember her thinking that she just wanted to be ordered around a while back.

[mALX]

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@ King Of Beasts - Thank you so much Kobby! Yes it is, and I hope we'll see Westley doing the same soon! So good to have you back!

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@ Acadian - Thank you so very much Acadian! You had me laughing with your comment, lol. Well, at least with Evangeline she has a chance of coming out and ruling the body she is stuffed in, lol. Thank you so much again, Acadian!

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@ Elisabeth Hollow - Thank you so much Liz! Yeah, I think in the back of her mind Maxical is beginning to realize Malan lied about Fathis, she just can't face it yet. Thanks again, Liz!

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@ McBadgere - Thank you so much McB! I hope you enjoyed seeing your idea about muscle memory used! Don't worry, Uriel hates vampires. He was just pressing the buttons to make Maxical raging mad so she would be strong enough to get Amiela back in their possession and help rescue Fathis. Uriel has learned what triggers Maxical's rage, and she works best when in one. Thanks again McB!

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@ Ghastley - Thank you so much Ghastley! I'll let Janus answer your question:

"Janus said I nearly ruptured the spleen of the vampire Jak by singing in my thoughts.”

Uriel turned from the window. “The bird that was clutching his ears and stomach?”

Janus nodded. “Jak thinks her singing caused the sterilized rats around the Arena.”

Lol, thank you so much Ghastley!

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@ Grits - Thank you so very much Grits! ROFL !!! Actually, Uriel was just trying to enrage her so she would feel pressured to get Amiela back into their possession, and to help get Fathis back. Uriel knows what triggers Maxical's rage, and she really came into that meeting weak. She left it not even thinking about her problems. Thank you so very much again for your kind words Grits, you always make my day!

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@ Darkness Eternal - Thank you so very much DE! WOO HOO! Someone liked Malan's actual Chimer appearance! Thank you so very much again for your kind words, DE!

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@ King Coin - Thank you so very much KC! Uriel is being honest. McB gave me the idea, and Acadian confirmed the truth of it in its use in military combat. It tickles me that you remember Maxical wanting to be ordered around! Yes, she did, and she still kind of sits back and waits for Uriel to tell her what to do. He wants someone who sees the problems and takes care of them before even talking to him (like he has always had with Fathis and Sir Damien). He is trying to train her for that. Thank you so very much again KC!


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Chapter 199: Confronting Amiela



******* Uriel Septim


Eyja leaned into Uriel's ear to whisper. "I couldn't look her in the eye."

Uriel waited till the door closed behind Janus and Maxical before answering Eyja. "It had to come from someone other than myself or it would have been considered a Royal Command."

"It definitely motivated her, you were right about that."

"We shouldn't have to manipulate her to action. Amiela was a crucial weapon against Malan, should never have been let out of our grasp. She should have gone after her immediately of her own initiative. Now she's lost our second weapon against Malan."

"She mentioned kidnapping Amiela."

"I don't need reports, I need results. She should be anticipating problems and squelching them before they exist, not waiting for tasks to be spoon-fed to her. Those rescues should have been accomplished by now."

"That note to Malan is liable to get her killed." Eyja grimaced.

"Not if we hold Amiela. If she succeeds in either returning Amiela to our possession or rescuing Fathis and Foxy I will be well pleased. Let us see how much further she gets than your team of Argonians."

"She won't get past that magically sealed section without blasting it out and probably killing all the prisoners."

"If I'm not mistaken Maxical is about to put the screws to Hassildor to help her. Let us hope she can motivate him past his fear of Malan." Uriel's expression reflected disgust.

"According to Hannibal, Janus can't or his nature will kill Fathis. He wouldn't even budge for me, and I used bribes." Eyja raised one eyebrow twice.









******* Maxical


Janus stopped at the doorway when I tried to tug him into my bedroom, and remained there while I crawled around looking for Malan‘s Recall marker after dropping the note for Malan on my pillow.

"Hannibal looked really ill from shock, I'm worried about him. Will he make it to the Arcane alone? I can't heal, or I'd escort him."

"I'll escort him." Janus's answer was short and cold. That didn't bode well for my asking him to rescue Fathis. I tried to move the dresser to look under it.

"Geez, don't help me Janus."

“What are you looking for?” He remained planted in the doorway.

“Malan has a marker in here that gives him access to my bedroom." I wormed my way under the bed.

"AHA! Found it!” It was a plain ring that had been chewing-gummed into the underside of the headboard box. I shoved it onto my finger and crawled out, waggling my finger to show him. "Will you help me clear a safe path for Hannibal?"

Malan's guard wasn't posted outside Evangeline's door. He could have removed them so I wouldn't suspect Amiela was there, but he'd never leave her unprotected. He must be with her himself. With Janus there I couldn‘t tell, I'd have to come back without him and search for Malan.






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We made it all the way to the Palace lobby without Janus saying a word. Trying to get back on a friendly basis with him was not going to be easy. He turned to go back upstairs, but when he saw me headed toward the outer door he finally spoke.

"Where are you going?”

“Outside. I need to get rid of this marker." To my surprise, Janus turned around and came with me despite the sunshine.

"Hey Janus, would you use your bird form to fly over a deep spot in the Rumare and drop this ring in?“

“That won’t stop it from working.”

I gaped at him. “I know, that’s the point.”

“Wicked. Your parents did you no favors by sparing the rod, that is sure.”

My hands found my hips as I lost the struggle to keep my temper in check. “Well maybe your parents should have censored your mail from Skyrim.”

“Don’t get in one of your snits, I…” I cut him off before he could finish.

“My snits! What do you call what you are in?” I reached out to yank Janus back from stepping in a steaming pile of Ocato’s horse’s droppings, but was in a rage by then so pulled my arm back in.


SKUUUWEEE


“[CENSORED] [CENSORED]! Motherless [censored] censored]!”

“HA! That’ll teach you!" I wagged my finger at him. "That was you reaping your own karma, Janus. But it does give me an idea.”

“You’re going to drop his marker in this pile of horse dung?”

“Amateur! Of course not.”

“I'm relieved. There is nothing more unpleasant than cleaning manure out of expensive shoes."

"Oh, did Hal-Liurz tell you that?" I pointed to his creamy delicate hands that obviously never touched manure.

"She has never...where are you going?”

“I’m going to go visit the cow manure pit behind the stables. He‘ll be cleaning it from much more than his shoes.”

“You wouldn’t! He’ll kill you for sure, Maxical!”

“Let him try, HA!” I marched off, stomping the whole way.

It was the first time I had walked outside the Palace since losing my virginity. It suddenly struck me that I was free, walking alone with no worries about my blood drawing vampires anymore. I felt like a real adult for the first time; it was a heady feeling, exciting.

Well, I was using my adultness to bury Malan’s recall ring in the bottom of the manure pit; pressing it all the way down to the bottom with the use of a pitchfork handle.







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To my surprise, my seal from Azura burned steadily when I burst into Evangeline’s room. Malan wasn't here. Dear gods, if I was wrong about her, I'd just gotten her fired for nothing!

For the first time since I’d come to the Palace, Evangeline did not seem happy to see me. Alix the Mouse was, though. He positively flung himself on me chattering wildly and eyeing Evangeline.

"What’s wrong with Alix, Evangeline?"

“Oh, it’s you. What do you want? Make it fast, I'm getting married as soon as my husband gets here. I don’t have time for…”

“MARRIED! To who? I didn't know you were even seeing anyone!" Dear gods, was she marrying Malan's high officer?

“No congratulations?"

"Geez Evangeline, I guess that was rude. I'm sorry. Can I be your witness? I can change fast if you want me to attend you.“

"No, his friends are attending. Did you come here with something to say or not?”

“Oh, there is so much I need to tell you about! The deed is done, I’ve lost my virginity.”

Evangeline’s eyes flickered surprise. “To whom?"

“You aren't going to like who it was. Look, I can come back if you’re in a bad mood.”

Evangeline stopped putting on her makeup, and had an odd look on her face. “Who?"

"Dagoth-Malan. Yeah, I know he's the enemy. But Evangeline, it was so romantic. He took me to his lair, it's a preserved Ayleid palace. He was so kind and gentle with me, and you wouldn’t believe how playful he is. He made a storm come with a spell so we’d have to stay in and mate, and boy did we ever!"






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"Stay, I want to hear everything. Sit.” She pointed to a chair, but I plopped on the bed like I always did when we talked. She sat on it too, facing me.

“Oh good, because I’m dying to talk to you about it. Oh, and I heard some more juicy gossip about the Earl of Imbel if you have time.”

"Ka Ka"

I whacked her back, chattering the whole time.

“We stayed at his lair for weeks mating, he was really wonderful if you know what I mean. We mated in every room at least a hundred times, even on the balconies. Lets see, the dining room; the kitchen; the pool...oh, even under the piano! I’m lucky I can still walk!"

"GRRAARGH!"

“Evangeline, are you okay?" I whacked her back a little too hard, knocking her to the floor. "Oops, sorry." I helped her up, still talking.

"I'm surprised you haven't heard him when we mate in the Royal Quarters. He tries to be quiet out of respect for Uriel, but could still call in every bull moose for fifty miles. He made me his chosen, Evangeline. I've got his nature inside me...huh?"

“HIS CHOSEN! GRRRRAAAARRRGH!” I thought Evangeline’s head was going to blow off. I gaped at her in shock. Evangeline was very protective over me, could it be worry for me? It couldn't be Amiela, not without Malan or any guard around her.

“Don't worry, Evangeline. It is a good thing to be his chosen, he can't harm a chosen. Er, maybe I'd better just tell you about the Earl of Imbel.”






***


She leaned over me like a condor spotting a mouse. “Yes, tell me this juicy gossip about the Earl of Imbel.”

“You remember Eyja said the Earl of Imbel was better than a Dunmer in bed? I found out he is Janus's best friend Jak. Well, Jak told Janus that his wife’s mysteries stunk, lousy he said. So he had this long running affair with Llathasa Indarys, she had the Gift mysteries like I have, they are rare. Well, her husband caught them together and killed her! Jak said he'd never marry again without the Gifts and be stuck like with his wife. He said she was more dead in bed when she was alive than after she pass…huh?”

“GRAAAAGGRRRAAAAAHH! AAAAARRRRRGGGGHHH!” Her eyes were glittering fiercely, I wouldn’t have been surprised to see one of the long-lashed whips of Captain Renault’s in her hand and her cracking it in the air over my head.

Dear gods, was Evangeline marrying the Earl of Imbel? She did have all those dreams about him, and Sir Damien said he was looking for a wife. Well, actually that was Malan impersonating Sir Damien.

“Say Evangeline, you really don‘t seem like yourself. Are you sure you‘re well? Should I take Alix the Mouse back with me for a while?”

“That disgusting rodent is yours? Take it before I EAT HIM FOR DINNER! AAAARRRRRGH! GARAAAAAGH!”

If she hadn't said that I'd have still been convinced it was Evangeline. This was Amiela. My talk about Malan must have enraged her. I never would have believed Malan would leave her unguarded!

He must have pulled his guard so I'd not suspect her. Then he was coming in disguise to marry her, so when both Uriel and Ocato were dead Evangeline and he would rule. I fingered the order vacating her post and removing her high security clearance. I got that just in time.

Alix needed to be moved to safety, and I needed to get her away from this Palace before Malan came. I bundled up Alix and all of his outfits and velvet throw, shoveling them into the pram and pushing it to the door.






***


Just as I was leaving her room, Hannibal and Janus entered the Battlemages floor. Janus was talking and laughing with the most handsome man I’d ever seen in my entire life. He looked slightly familiar, but I couldn’t place where I’d seen him before.

Just as I was going to tell them to call the guards, the strong smell of cow manure wafted up into my nose from somewhere. Malan! He must be an invisible vapor, because my Detect Life ring showed no other pink outlines.

Malan could read my thoughts, I didn’t want to let him know I was onto Amiela or he’d move her right away. I just sent a thought to Janus.

Hurry, Janus! Malan is coming, I can smell him! Hurry!

Just then Evangeline nearly pushed me down to get past me into the corridor. She pointed at the handsome man, screaming at him in a terribly enraged voice.

“YOU! GET IN HERE, NOW!”

Janus froze, as if he didn’t know if he should protect the man from a female or not. I hurried to him and tugged hard on his arm.

“Come on, you two. Is that her fiance? Maybe he can calm her down.”

“He is no such thing, that is a friend of mine! Dear gods, is that a rodent in that carriage?” Janus’s voice sounded shocked.

“Maxical, why is that mouse wearing clothing?” Hannibal gaped.

Just then all hell broke loose in Evangeline’s room. She started picking up anything she could get her hands on and pitching it with force at that gorgeous man, shouting and yelling in a fit of rage. She even struck that handsome man several times, obviously taking the brunt of her anger at Malan out on a stranger. Was Amiela crazy?


CRASH! “YOUR CHOSEN? BUSINESS TO ATTEND TO? YOU BETTER DUCK, YOU [CENSORED]! YOU WANT GIFTS? I‘LL GIVE YOU A GIFT”

SMACK! SMASH! “LLATHASA? I’LL SHOW YOU A STINKING MYSTERY YOU [CENSORED] [CENSORED]!”

BAM! “THERYON? OUR BED? AND THAT STORM TRICK? HOW DARE YOU, [CENSORED]!” SMACK!

“YOU WANT LOUSY? I’LL GIVE YOU LOUSY! LYING, CHEATING [CENSORED]! AND EYJA? WHO IS SHE?”

BAM! CRASH!


“GUARDS! GUARDS!“ Janus and Hannibal called simultaneously.






Jakben, Earl of Imbel:


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http://content7.flixster.com/poll/23/78/237873_std.jpg


http://crashlanden.files.wordpress.com/201...valmont-248.png



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This post has been edited by mALX: Apr 3 2013, 05:56 PM

[Acadian]

So, Uriel spells out his intentions to us; he is indeed trying to grow Maxical and help her learn to use her own ingenuity and channel her anger.

‘My hands found my hips as I lost the struggle to keep my temper in check.’
I love this image!


‘It was the first time I had walked outside the Palace since losing my virginity. It suddenly struck me that I was free, walking alone with no worries about my blood drawing vampires anymore. I felt like a real adult for the first time; it was a heady feeling, exciting.’

Aww, it’s about time she began enjoying the perks of gaining her non-virginity. Just like a real adult as you magically show us below -

‘Well, I was using my adultness to bury Malan’s recall ring in the bottom of the manure pit; pressing it all the way down to the bottom with the use of a pitchfork handle.’


I was chuckling the whole time that Maxical was infuriating Amiela! Sniff sniff. . . oh, horse poo. . . must mean Malan’s here!

Save the mouse!!!

Oh my, so tense, exciting and funny all at once!

[ghastley]

The interesting thing here is how much Amiela has come through now there's not much of an overriding personality to block her.

It suggests that Maxical's significantly stronger than Amiela, which might give Malan pause.

[King Of Beasts]

CRASH! “YOUR CHOSEN? BUSINESS TO ATTEND TO? YOU BETTER DUCK, YOU [CENSORED]! YOU WANT GIFTS? I‘LL GIVE YOU A GIFT”

SMACK! SMASH! “LLATHASA? I’LL SHOW YOU A STINKING MYSTERY YOU [CENSORED] [CENSORED]!”

BAM! “THERYON? OUR BED? AND THAT STORM TRICK? HOW DARE YOU, [CENSORED]!” SMACK!

“YOU WANT LOUSY? I’LL GIVE YOU LOUSY! LYING, CHEATING [CENSORED]! AND EYJA? WHO IS SHE?”

I can't help but feel bad for Malan here. Amelia is terrifying

And she's taken control of Evangeline

[Elisabeth Hollow]

Wait, so...Amelia sounds like ME when I'm jealous?! XD

Oh god, Maxical is brilliant, whether intentional or not, on talking about her nights with Malan...that was PRICELESS.

[King Of Beasts]

Wait, so...Amelia sounds like ME when I'm jealous?! XD

Is there something you're hiding about your true identity from us?