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Kadaj (mothersbestson) wrote in mirage_rpg,
@ 2008-10-02 19:19:00

Entry tags:

complete, day 17, kadaj, kidnapping, toph bei fong, xena

Who: Kadaj, Xena and Toph
When: Day 17
What: Kadaj isn't sure about what he overheard the day before...
Where: Outside the main building
Rating: P
Status: Complete

After going back to the forest just beyond the barn, where he exercised with his tremendous leaps and imaginary sword fighting, Kadaj returned to the main vinyard building via the path that took him past the barn. He walked in his typical straight-backed, militaristic posture. He went stealthily, not intending to sneak up on anyone. It was just what Kadaj did. As he walked he kept one hand on the hilt of his sword.

Today he didn't find anyone in the barn but yesterday there had been people talking, and he had also heard a horse or two moving around in what seemed e a restless, nervous way from the sound of them. There were two people apparently. One of them, a female, also seemed stressed but it wasn't his discussion and business so he'd continued on his own way silently.

Just like yesterday, a golem-thing approached him as he got near the plaque in the courtyard. Kadaj took one of the bottles of water from the tray it held and took a long drink. Then he poured the rest over himself just for the hell of it. As he shook his wet hair around, he caught sight of Xena.

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bravely
2008-10-05 10:25 pm UTC (link)

Xena was glad she didn't have to contend with the disagreeable teenager for once and that Toph just followed along without much protest. When they found Kadaj and asked about Gabrielle, Xena was actually surprised to find that he knew who she was talking about, having forgotten that she'd mentioned her when they'd sparred. "Yeah, Gabrielle. Have you seen her?"

She nodded as he mentioned her in the barn talking to someone. It wasn't all that strange that she had been talking to someone and it didn't alarm her. Of the two of them, Gabrielle was more social and it partially relieved Xena to hear that she was finally getting back to her old self and getting to know people, but the next words out of Kadaj's mouth chilled her and nearly stopped her heart from beating.

In actuality, her heart began to beat a rapid tattoo against her chest and she had to tell herself it was impossible. Dahak couldn't be here. "You must be mistaken, are you sure the name you heard was Dahak?" But all at once, things began to fall into place. The feelings of dread, the nausea, the need to stay busy, the lust for action and combat. It was Dahak. He was here, and he had Gabrielle! Her hand went to her hip and she grasped her chakram with a firm fist, setting her jaw in anger. "Do you know where they went?"

She didn't want to alarm Kadaj or Toph, or make Kadaj feel as if he had done something wrong because he most certainly hadn't. But Dahak had no regard for rules. And she wasn't sure what the Planet could do to him. She was certain he had plans for Gabrielle. She was also certain those plans were evil. Even with all she had been through in the last six years, Gabrielle still held a measure of innocence to her, and Xena knew that would entice the Dark God.

She had to get her back, she had to find her. She just wasn't sure how. But standing around would achieve nothing. "It's important that I find her. I could use all the help I can get if you two would like to come along." She motioned toward the stables just before she set off, her stride quick and lengthy.

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rocksolid
2008-10-08 11:23 pm UTC (link)

"That bad is he?" Toph commented as Xena asked weather he'd heard the name right. The way she'd reacted -- fear, worry, anger. Sure, she hoped the girl, Gabrielle, was okay, but she'd be lying if the sudden prospect of a fight didn't make her all warm and tingly inside. Maybe she shouldn't enjoy fighting so much, but when you've always been treated like something fragile -- she couldn't help it.

"Nothing better to do." She said with a noncommittal shrug. For someone who tried not to look like she cared though, the teen moved quick, staying at Xena's side as the other woman hurried off. "Who is this Dahak guy? He's got you awfully upset." The earth bender asked, knowing it wasn't really her business -- but Xena had asked for her help. A little info couldn't hurt.

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