Board Thread:Roleplaying/@comment-3293219-20140323001956/@comment-24123288-20140326131506

(Imma just post the whole piece. Since the last hint from it was like...1 or two parts ago. Enjoy boys and Smooshie.)

“You can’t give up like this! They wouldn’t want you to!” Veneficus snapped, throwing up a ward to protect himself from a lightning bolt that was thrown his way. Corelas simply laughed, letting the ring take over.

''I knew I shouldn’t have taken him here! ''The Old Imperial thought in his head. ''He could have kept his control if I’d only just refused! You stupid old man! ''

Veneficus was pushed back under the sheer power of the Altmers relentless assault. “Listen to yourself Veneficus! You are stuck in the past!” Corelas chuckled in a sinister voice that was deeper than usual.

“I can’t look back anymore! They certainly won’t be coming back! I remember the day we all met! I see their faces! Hear their voices!”

The Altmer laughed again, charging up more lightning as Veneficus continued to stumble backwards.

''Corelas…To see the once proud man reduced to…this. It’s heart breaking! I don’t think mine could take much more… ''

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==Caged Coral==



Corelas sighed heavily as he was once again, caged within the walls of his own mind, incredibly confused.

Visions sprang up all around him, mostly of that familiar Breton and Dunmer. Some were tainted with the stain of a scythe wielding figure that was constantly shrouded in black.

Corelas grabbed the side of his head and groaned as the buzzing he always hears started to grow louder.

“Ugh…why can’t I…why can’t I remember anymore!? Where…Where am I…?” The Altmer groaned again and looked around him. Looked at all the memories that weren’t really locked away. They were still there. Just…hard to see from beyond the bars.

Corelas strained to look through them anyway. He needed a way out. That much he was certain of. He had to escape to get back to…

<p class="MsoNormal">“Back to…who again…”

<p class="MsoNormal">The Altmer looked harder through the bars of his trapped mind…

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<p class="MsoNormal">Tyranil was flying away at great speed, not thinking the others would follow him. Corelas was still held by his hood and he was not even bothering to struggle. It made sense, because if he would have, he’d have died from the fall. The anger emanating from Tyranil seemed to fade the longer they flew around Tamriel. Until finally, they came to a stop at Red Mountain. Tyranil stood a lot calmer now. It was clear to Corelas that he had been thinking of what the villain was going to do to him.

<p class="MsoNormal">The next thing Corelas knew, he was being dropped into the ash. The Trapped Corelas winced and grabbed at his hip, remembering the unceremonious landing. He peered through the bars more, getting a clearer look at his memories.

<p class="MsoNormal">“Mind telling me how this…’mind amulet’…works?” The Shadowmage asked, moving his scythe to his side, getting straight down to business.

<p class="MsoNormal">The Thalmor looked back over his shoulder. “As a matter of fact…I would.”

<p class="MsoNormal">He watched as Tyranil flew down the mountain and picked something out of the ash before turning to face Corelas. He seemed like he was taking aim…

<p class="MsoNormal">The next thing the Trapped Corelas felt was pain in his hand. He looked down at it and flexed it quickly before glancing back through the bars, continuing to watch his memories.

<p class="MsoNormal">Tyranil had thrown an arrow at him and he was so surprised with the force behind it, he was sent flying to the ground, his hand impaled in the ash, unable to move it. “I’m in no mood to play games…” Tyranil growled.

<p class="MsoNormal">The Corelases felt the urge to scream rising up deep inside them but their desire to leave Tyranil unsatisfied was far greater.

<p class="MsoNormal">“What makes you think I am?” They replied weakly. The Trapped Corelas barely speaking in a whisper.

<p class="MsoNormal">Tyranil seemed to be irritated more as he took off into the air and flew around Corelas, taunting him. “It would be such a shame to see you dead…”

<p class="MsoNormal">“You’ll get over it..” Corelas muttered as he managed to pull his hand out the ground and sat up, placing his hands on his knees, lacking the strength to stand, but being too proud to show it.

<p class="MsoNormal">"Why do you seek the amulet? Surely a brute like you would find conquering the physical world to be a more worthy challenge."

<p class="MsoNormal">“If that’s so, why do you seek to stop me from acquiring it? Perhaps I won’t even be capable of using it.” Tyranil said, not even hiding the fact he was bluffing.

<p class="MsoNormal">“You are clearly incapable of using it…if you have to ask me how!” The Altmers spat. The trapped one growing ever more confused.

<p class="MsoNormal">“I am capable of using it!” Tyranil snapped, showing his ever increasing frustration.

<p class="MsoNormal">“I just need some…assistance on how to intrude upon dreams.”

<p class="MsoNormal">“Then you have no idea how it works!” Corelas chuckled weakly to himself, hoping to humiliate his foe.

<p class="MsoNormal">The Corelas's grunted and gasped in pain as Tyranil made a long gash down their arms with his scythe. “We can go on like this all day…”

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<p class="MsoNormal">The Trapped Corelas looked away; he could bear watching his torture no longer.

<p class="MsoNormal">“What do you want me to see!?” He screamed to the roof of his cage.

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<p class="MsoNormal">-

<p class="MsoNormal">The ring bearing Altmer showered Veneficus with a seemingly never ending stream of lightning. The Old man strained under the pressure of keeping his ward up.

<p class="MsoNormal">''Arkay. Is his magicka unending!? ''

<p class="MsoNormal">''No time to think…get on the offensive! ''

<p class="MsoNormal">Veneficus nodded to himself determinedly. Corelas was depending on him. He had to get that ring off and save him from himself.

<p class="MsoNormal">Corelas advanced upon the Imperial with a maddeningly angry yet sad look in his eyes. This was Veneficus’s chance!

<p class="MsoNormal">Moving surprisingly fast for his age, Veneficus quickly cut off the ward and threw his hands out in front of him, staggering forwards slightly as concentrated air rushed past. “The time for pacifism is gone!” The Imperial snapped as the Altmer got knocked into a tree by the sudden movement.

<p class="MsoNormal">Veneficus panted and took the brief respite to catch his breath, placing his hands on his knees.

<p class="MsoNormal">''Focus… ''

<p class="MsoNormal">Veneficus pulled himself up to stand, his spine cracking as he did so and launched a fireball at his friend. He was holding back though. It was clear as day.

<p class="MsoNormal">''I can’t risk killing him! I’d never forgive myself for that… ''

<p class="MsoNormal">Corelas continued to advance on Veneficus, a sinister grin on his face. “Not bad for a degenerate!” He barked, charging up even more lightning. “But you have been found as a worshiper of Talos! You must be purged from this earth so that I can ascend to what the Altmer used to be!”

<p class="MsoNormal">Veneficus kept walking backwards, his mind racing as he tried to think of a way to pacify his friend.

<p class="MsoNormal">''He’s far too powerful for a calming spell… ''

<p class="MsoNormal">''C’mon Veneficus! Think! ''

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<p class="MsoNormal">-

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<p class="MsoNormal">Corelas was still trapped within the halls of his mind. Everything was dark.

<p class="MsoNormal">Empty.

<p class="MsoNormal">Lifeless.

<p class="MsoNormal">Hopeless.

<p class="MsoNormal">The proud Altmer wandered around like this for what felt like minutes. When it could have been hours, days or even years. He sighed and looked around, instinctively swatting at his ear as the familiar buzzing began again.

<p class="MsoNormal">“How. How do I get out of here!” Corelas snapped.

<p class="MsoNormal">As if in response, the buzzing grew in intensity, getting louder and more rapid like the beats of war drums. Yet…even through this he could hear voices. They were faint and almost unrecognisable.

<p class="MsoNormal">''…Do not be scared! ''

<p class="MsoNormal">''We will lose friends but.. ''

<p class="MsoNormal">''We have to remain strong! ''

<p class="MsoNormal">''One who isn’t willing to sacrifice anything. Can never change anything! ''

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<p class="MsoNormal">“So let’s change something!” Corelas exclaimed, surprising himself as cracks appeared in the ground before him. The buzzing grew louder and so did the whispers. Not of speeches this time. But names. Names that forever haunt him. Plaguing him with guilt, grief, despair and the will to survive.

<p class="MsoNormal">The will to go on and live his life for them.

<p class="MsoNormal">To make them proud.

<p class="MsoNormal">''Adal ''

<p class="MsoNormal">''Elsinlock ''

<p class="MsoNormal">''Joror ''

<p class="MsoNormal">''Thromorin ''

<p class="MsoNormal">''Esinthar ''

<p class="MsoNormal">''Silinal ''

<p class="MsoNormal">''Spellaire ''

<p class="MsoNormal">''Jorus ''

<p class="MsoNormal">''Grayor ''

<p class="MsoNormal">''Highius ''

<p class="MsoNormal">''Caemor ''

<p class="MsoNormal">''Highian ''

<p class="MsoNormal">''Joraire ''

<p class="MsoNormal">''Gaeal ''

<p class="MsoNormal">''Elsinwatch ''

<p class="MsoNormal">''Adlock ''

<p class="MsoNormal">''Yamora ''

<p class="MsoNormal">''Herela ''

<p class="MsoNormal">''Junil ''

<p class="MsoNormal">''Zevlar ''

<p class="MsoNormal">''..Nish ''

<p class="MsoNormal">''Eilonwyn… ''

<p class="MsoNormal">“Kori-“ Corelas whispered, tears forming in his eyes as the empty void filled with light, the memories of his adventures, companions. Friends.

<p class="MsoNormal">-

<p class="MsoNormal">The fight between the old man and the ring bearer had taken the two of them to the water’s edge. Both of them were considerably weary. Neither of them are as young as they once were. However, both of them were also incredibly stubborn.

<p class="MsoNormal">Corelas moved with surprising grace as he fired off more streams of lightning. Even now, in this state, it was always his favourite.

<p class="MsoNormal">Veneficus was yet again, forced to be defensive throwing up ward after ward, growing more tired after each one.

<p class="MsoNormal">''Arkay… ''

<p class="MsoNormal">''This is never ending.. ''

<p class="MsoNormal">''Grant me the strength to help him! To see Nepht return from her adventure, to see Petra home safe. ''

<p class="MsoNormal">''..To see Mikasa back to how she was. ''

<p class="MsoNormal">''Grant me strength to live! ''

<p class="MsoNormal">Veneficus was pushed back further, almost stumbling into the water as Corelas had finally seemed to run out of magicka.

<p class="MsoNormal">No…something was different.

<p class="MsoNormal">The Altmer took a few shaky steps towards the Imperial and raised his hand out towards him.

<p class="MsoNormal">“Corelas?” Veneficus panted warily. “Are you…alright?”

<p class="MsoNormal">The Altmer stopped, grasping at his head with a pained look on his face before it rapidly shifted to that calm smirk he had been wearing this whole fight.

<p class="MsoNormal">Silently, he bounded towards Veneficus, lunging at him and knocking them both into the shallow waters upon the banks of Lake Arrius. With surprising strength, Corelas shoved Veneficus’s face into the muddy water and held it there, a maddening grin on his face now.

<p class="MsoNormal">Veneficus struggled, closing his eyes upon impact with the water and fighting the natural need for breath. The Old Man thrashed wildly, splashing around hoping to irritate the Altmer enough for him to pull him out.

<p class="MsoNormal">Surprisingly, Veneficus found himself being lifted as Corelas grabbed his collar, lifting the Imperial up so close to his face, their noses were almost touching. He could see the pain behind the Altmers eyes. He was trying to break out…

<p class="MsoNormal">“You…have..been found guilty of Talos worship..” Corelas repeated, panting heavily. “Your sentence is…death…”

<p class="MsoNormal">Veneficus looked scared, he grabbed onto Corelas’s wrist and held it tightly. “This…isn’t…you!” He exclaimed before he felt himself being dropped back into the water. His hand fell away from the Altmers wrist, still tightly holding onto something…

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<p class="MsoNormal">“-na!” Corelas exclaimed. “Korina..”

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<p class="MsoNormal">Veneficus smiled under the water as his lungs began to feel like they were aflame. He felt his body being moved before everything went black as he passed out…