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There was another ferocious roar from the dark. An instant later 5 giant lions leaped from the depths of the darkness.

The lions started to bound in massive leaps after Nippy. He ducked just as a lion jumped over his head. He was quickly surrounded. From out of nowhere a sword jumped into his hand. It was poorly balanced and rusty but he would have to make do.

A lion leapt at him again. Instead of ducking out of the way he stepped into it. He thrust the sword into the chest of the lion and felt the vital fluids leak out onto his arms. One down four to go.

He felt the rake of claws across his back. He was deeply gashed. He turned his body into a reverse slash and blinded the lion. He would come back to this one later. Again the lions slashed at his chest and he was caught, he had a few ribs broken in his right and needed to change sword arms. He cut the throat of the other lion and turned to the other 3. They had started to circle him, they had already lost 2 of the pride and that was too much.

Two lions charged suddenly and Nippy was surprised, he was again gashed deeply but had broken a lions leg with the sword, this one was quickly dispatched.

Nippy thought why he continued to fight, he would surely die from the bleeds, yet he would continue to fight because this was for the Flames, the will in him would not give up he had to win!

He let out a blood curdling cry and charged into the lions, one died from a thrust in the chest and the other died from a neck-breaking blow.

Nippy failed to notice that he was bleeding seriously, final gashes to the chest had slowly killed him. Nippy felt himself collaspe and slowly bleed to death.

"Once again you succeed boy! You surprise me your will is truly strong," the voice boomed. "Onto the next challenge!"

Nippy learned not to argue, obviously the tests were beyond his comprehension. He just let them carry on...

The clearing was rank with the stench of blood. Dragon Wench found herself swallowing hard at the nausea threatening to consume her.
Leaving the area would not be a bad thing she thought. Turning to the stranger she smiled and introduced herself.
As they all rode back to the keep Vivien and Dragon Wench slowed their horses until they were both at the rear of party. Faint snickers and conspiratorial whispers accompanied their conversation.

Vivien beamed at Dragonwench after a particularly enlightening comment, very happy that they finally understood each other. It was so nice to have everything straightened out.

They laughed together as they looked towards the rest of the group in front of them. Vivien let her eyes casually rest on Gwalchmai's backside, and realized from the snicker beside her, that Dragonwench was thinking the same thing.

[OOC: LOL! ]

[OOC Gwally, I hope they are not comparing you to the horses ass. ]

[OOC: Darkpoet's middle finger begins twitching uncontrollably and he involuntarily begins repeating 'REDRUM...REDRUM' in a high-squeaky voice.]

[OOC the demon in Darkpoet pokes Gwally in the eyes with both middle fingers. ]

Ooc: Sorry to interupt this fine display of male dominance, but I felt it would be a shame to let the following writing go to waste

IC:
Even though Vivien and Dragon Wench had not actually taken part in the recent battle, they both felt decidedly grimy. Thus, upon their return to the Keep they each wandered off to their rooms where they exchanged armor for diaphanous robes and thick, absorbent towels. Dragon Wench stopped by Vivien’s room on the way, and the two women --gauzy gowns reflecting green, blue, and purple in the candlelit hallway-- meandered towards the newly renovated Jacuzzi Room (which now included a sauna). As they wandered downwards they made sure to pass by Gwalchmai’s monk-like cell, where they poked their heads in the door and smiled sweetly at him before continuing. Viv whispered to Dragonwench, and they separated, Vivien taking a detour to the kitchen. She made a tray of cheese, crackers, fruits, wine, and a chilled bottle of champagne, she also made sure to place a small bowl of whipped cream for the strawberries. As she entered the jacuzzi room, the steam plastered her garments to her skin in the time it took to set the tray down. .She saw Dragonwench looking over several bottles with various types of oils within them, and they decided together that the bottle of ‘Heather extract’ would scent the water to perfection. The two women removed their garments and voluptuously slid into the water, they’re skin becoming rosy as it adjusted to the hot water. The steaminess surrounding them was invigorating and relaxing.
After a few moments spent adjusting the water temperature, Dragon Wench grinned at Vivien, asking her to pass a glass and the champagne.
Gwalchmai tentatively opened the door, a book in his hand. His distracted expression changed to a broad grin as he noticed the two women in the water. Both turned and smiled at him, inviting him to join them. Soon he found himself with champagne in hand, Vivien on one side, and Dragonwench on the other.
“We have something we need to tell you.” Vivien said seriously, placing her hand lightly on his arm. Dragonwench leaned towards him as well, her cleavage almost coming into view as the water shifted.

(OOC: Hmm if this was a movie it would be R rated oops nice writing though Viv )

[ 07-16-2001: Message edited by: T'lainya ]

Gwalchmai felt... confused, among other things. These amazing women actually seemed to be flirting with him. Could it be? No, it is probably just a figment of his imagination. Despite this, he nevertheless searched his memory for some kind of steam-clearing/water-clarifying spell, but could think of none. Of course, he would probably have been able to breath underwater had he been willing to take the vows of Eldath, but .... He shook himself to clear his head. The scents of the oils, the wine, everything seemed to be going to his head. Carefully, he reached behind Vivian’s head to set the wine glass down. He leaned, perhaps a bit too much, into Vivien’s shoulder, while his foot stretched out under the water and traced the shape of DW’s calf. “You need to tell me something? Prithee, continue miladies.”

[OOC, Darkpoet lifts the towel from his face.
"Gwally, you keep rubbing on my leg like that. I will have to break your foot." *Ahem* I was ordered to do this. ]

[ 07-16-2001: Message edited by: Darkpoet ]

[OOC: @Darkpoet: LMAO! ]

Vivien is sure that Gwalchmai is tired, as he's resting on her shoulder, so she gently carresses his head. Dragon Wench looks at her and nods.
"Well, you see, we just wanted you to know how much we've appreciated your addition to the group."
Dragon Wench continued with a smile.
"And, we wanted you to know that we've talked, and we both feel the same way towards you."
Vivien continued with the head massage as she spoke.
"And, we both are so happy to have your friendship."
"We can be ourselves around you, and we trust you."
"It's so nice to have a man who can be just a friend, who appreciates a woman for her mind, not her body."
They both give Gwalchmai a hug, which causes some of the water to spill onto the floor.

"Oh!" Vivien said standing, letting the water flow down her body in rivlets.
"I should give Darkpoet some food, he's probably starving!" After one last smile at Dragon Wench and Gwalchmai, she scampered from the tub to put on some clothing, and picked up the tray of cheese and crackers before leaving the room.
After Vivien left, Dragon Wench turned to grin again at Gwalchmai.
"You see, I feel comfortable enough with you even to be naked with you, you're sort of like a sister. Hmm...before we get out, would you mind scrubbing my back?"

{OOC: ROFLMAO!!!! Aww, poor Gwally, if you want some sane female companionship you can talk to Loner anytime, she won't torment you }

OOC OMG! ROFLMFAO! You girls really are cruel... Let me shake you by the hand, that was great!

[ 07-16-2001: Message edited by: Georgi ]

{OOC: Yeah, have y'all turned chaotic evil all of a sudden? Been reading up in the Drow torture manuals?... }

{OOC @Georgi and Loner....stay tuned }

(OOC: Ouch! Maybe DW should make sure poor Gwally doesn't drown himself now )

Carefully keeping his lower half below the water line, Gwalchmai scrubbed Dragon Wench’s back, deep in thought. Well, having these two wonderful women say they are ‘comfortable’ around him is not all that bad. There are worse things in life. Relationships of any sort, especially deep friendships, are to be treasured. And the possibilities are endless. He found that he was not as disappointed as he thought he would be. But, he will still have to be sure that Dragon Wench isn’t looking when he leaves the safety of the water....

{OOC: Check! good one Gwally!}