Posted by Lieutenant Ilena Keelara Rox (Chief Medical Officer) in Main-Sim: The Deep Forest

Posted by Gamemaster Mr Centauri (Gamemaster) in Main-Sim: The Deep Forest

Posted by Lieutenant Ilena Keelara Rox (Chief Medical Officer) in Main-Sim: The Deep Forest
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She couldn’t sleep. Her head hurt so bad. It had been like that since the other morning at school. It was awful. Her telepathy had exploded into life all at once. It was so much, and it hurt. Everything was so chaotic. Her parents were silently discussing what to do for her, but not talking to her. They had just suggested sleep. She had snuck out in the dark, after the thunderstorm. She hoped the cool night air would soothe everything that hurt. She wandered toward the tree line that marked where her parents property met the Aveli’s. Was this how Adaril felt all those years ago? Had he been hurting this much? No wonder he told her he didn’t feel up to playing. She didn’t feel like doing anything either.

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The lighting flash revealed a woman standing by the tree, her hair seemed to be moving, like serpents or tenticals. He gold skin glistened and aparkeld in the light as if her body was covered in sparkle dust. “Child, do not be alarmed, come closer” the voice was melodic as if she had sung the words. Peace and calm washed over her the pain completly washing away. She was tall over six feet and her , hair, seemed to move with a mind of their own. They all lit with a soft blue light when she spoke.

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12 year old Ilena stared at her in fascination at the alien. She’d never seen anyone like her. No. No this isn’t my memory, not really. I have to remember. “You came to me before,” Ilena finally said, pulling the image of a woman with long hair, not…snakes?, but she looked the same otherwise. “You need help.”

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She took a knee, she was very calm and felt different than before. “Try to focus, keep the memory, he thinks your playing with an imaginary friend to dull the pain caused by your gifts comming to maturaty. ” she looked at her, the lighting flashing again.” It was not me that called you, but i’m comming just hold on” and then she was gone.

Pain washed through her like a thousand cuts from razorblades. Her body felt like it was on fire, She was back infront of the beast its vines now glowing hot with bright green light. “WHAT WAS THAT” it said.. “TELLL ME” she could feel the vines squeeszing down hard it would kill her if she did not think of something to say.

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She couldn’t answer with the vines wrapped around her mouth. She had her telepathy though. Ilena wasn’t as strong as Adaril as far as her telepathy went, but she wasn’t weak either. And desperation and the survival instinct were great power batteries. It was me, she sneered. You wanted me to fight back. Ilena’s empathy was always stronger, it’s what made her a great doctor. Focusing all her pain and fear and struggle into a lance of reflective empathy, she aimed it right for her assailant’s mind.

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She felt it the creature weeken , it shuttered the vines , thier grip starting to lossen, as she could feel her self fading though the old on her neck and face was not out of control as the creature tried to recover itself they squeezed tighter trying not to lose it’s pray.

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Pain hurt it. Ilena focused on the pain she’d felt as she lay dying in the caves, then on the medical ship, the months of treatments and rehabilitation. The flares, the fear, the never ending struggle. She focused on the intense hunger as they all starved in the caves, the thirst that was never quenched, the loneliness that ripped them all apart as their people were killed by the thousands every day. She focused all of that into the reflection that she shoved targeted at the creature. She could feel herself dying. She even added that fear, but she would take it with her if she died.

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The force that came out of her, was staggering she shocked her self it was so strong. Instantly the creature retracted into its center in a scream. The vines rapidlly uncoiled sending her falling to the cave floor. Air rushed into her lungs as she fell and was quickly pushed back out of her as she made contact with the ground. Her back hit first knocking the air out of her, as her head snapped back a familair fury face came charging toward her, as did the being from her last memory. Thwak and then darkness.

Rili? Ilena was so nervous. She was wearing a new dress that felt too heavy and too delicate at the same time. She was afraid to move. She was 12 and her telepathy had only switched on a week ago. Now that it had she and Adaril were to have their bonding ceremony.

Their families had gathered at the Temple of the Great Houses. Their vows would be witnessed by the priestesses and recorded in the annals of their families.

Adaril was standing by the alter waiting for her. He looked so grown up in the expensive suit he was wearing. He was leaving soon. She was going to miss him. Everything was changing and she wasn’t ready. What if I forget what I’m supposed to say?

Ril smiled at her as he took her hand. Then I will remind you Lena.

“Ilena Keelara Rox, Daughter of the Tenth House, Before the Four Deities and the sacred presence of our Houses, I open my mind to you, beloved, without shield or shadow.

I have felt your essence in the quiet of my soul, Known your truth before your name was spoken.

I vow to walk beside you in the Light of the Heart, To honor your thoughts as I honor my own, And to hold your pain with reverence, As if it were the echo of my own sorrow.

In joy, I will amplify your laughter. In grief, I will be your stillness. In all things, I will be your mirror and your refuge.

This bond is not forged in secrecy, But in the sacred clarity of shared thought. I am yours, wholly and without veil. These things I, Adaril Aveli, son of the seventh house vow to you.” Ril winked at her and gave her hand a gentle squeeze.

Ilena took a deep breath. “Adaril Aveli, son of the seventh hous, in the presence of our kin and the eternal flame of Betazed, I bare my soul to you, beloved, without fear or pretense.

I have heard your spirit in the silence between stars, And felt your love as a current through my being.

I vow to cherish the truth of you— Not only in your light, but in your shadow.

I will be your sanctuary when the world is loud, Your clarity when the mind is clouded, And your strength when your heart is weary.

I bind myself to you in the ancient way— Not with possession, but with presence.

From this moment, my thoughts are never far from yours. My soul, ever entwined with yours. My love, ever spoken—ever felt. These things I, Ilena Keelara Rox, Daughter of the Tenth House vow to you.”

I knew you could do it Lena, Rili whispered in her mind, gently encouraging her.

The priestess stepped forward, placing a hand over their clasped ones. “In the name of Kolin, who watches over the mind’s stillness, May your thoughts be clear and your intentions pure. May you speak not only to be heard, But to be understood.

Let your bond be a sanctuary of reason, Where truth is welcomed and illusion fades.

As Kolin guides the seeker through the labyrinth, May you guide one another through the complexities of life— With wisdom, patience, and grace.”

“In the name of Avandar, who shapes destiny with fire, May your union be forged in courage and tempered in growth.

May you face change not with fear, But with the strength of shared purpose.

Let your love be a force that moves mountains, And your will a beacon through the unknown.

As Avandar dances in the forge of stars, So may your journey burn bright— Ever evolving, ever true.”

“In the name of Brethia, who whispers through dreams, May your hearts remain open to wonder.

May you trust the unseen currents between you, And follow the quiet knowing that lives beneath words.

Let your love be a tapestry of visions shared, Of futures imagined and made real together.

As Brethia sings through the veil of sleep, So may your bond echo with mystery, And your path be lit by inner stars.”

“In the name of Elara, Keeper of the Heart’s Flame, She who listens to the soul before it speaks—

May your minds remain open, Not only in clarity, but in compassion. May your thoughts flow freely, Not only in agreement, but in understanding.

Let no shadow pass between you that cannot be met with light. Let no silence linger that cannot be filled with truth.

As Elara binds the stars with unseen threads, So may your bond be woven— Stronger than fear, Softer than pride, Enduring beyond time.”

The familair slime for slopy wet dog kisses broke here out of her revery, the strange woman ? was on both knees next to her, her tendrles swirling around her in all directions emitting a strange blue light.

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Ilena spluttered her hands coming up to push Ril away. Grief closed her throat as reality crashed in. Adaril was dead. And then the pain. She opened her eyes looking around for the monster but finding only the woman. Who are you? her fingers dug into Ril’s fur pulling him close.

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It’s ok, your ok came voice so pure Rox was not sure if could be trusted. “You scared the Xal’taur Virex but it will be back” she said or at least Rox thought she said, “Can you walk?”

Rox could feal a Tendril around her head, intense heats was flowing into her scalp but it did not hurt.

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Ilena grabbed onto Ril. “Xal’taur Virex?” Ilena pushed her self up, but Ril whined not wanting her to move. She carefully tried to prod Ril to calm him, but her head too much. “Up Ril.” She swallowed against the pain. “I can walk. Who are you?” She pushed at the tendril around her head. Not ready to trust this strange being.

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The woman gave a graceful tilt of her head acknowledging you did not want her help and stood. She was not sure how to say her name, “Talara” he finally came to her, “we must go now” she was visibly afraid as she turned around, her tendrils were long and extend all the way to her ankles. One of them pulled lightly at Rox’s shoulder indicating that she should follow her, she was heading to the cave exit or at least Rox thought that was right.

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