#deo blogs

[hubwalker1]

Topside Turvy

As the two teams moved underground towards their various goals, those above worked as well. Jari and her group of saboteurs were causing havoc along the back lines of High Central forces, taking out small groups of isolated soldiers quickly and causing major distractions before disappearing into the alleys and streets of the city, trying to divert attention from the front lines.

Meanwhile Deo was working on the front with her Rangers. The city was cramped and finding clean shots was difficult at best with how central was using the main road to hold them back. They had taken to firing volleys of arrows at an angle so they would strike from above.

Further behind Rebellion lines Kettil was busy both treating wounds and organizing the other healers, having them focus on those who they could save while making those who were too far gone, comfortable in their last moments.

[lbigreyhound13]

Please, Tell Me You’re Kidding (BOTGD 2)

Takes place the day after Hel becomes a baby (April 1, 1071)

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When Grey woke up that morning, she thought that she was going to be taking a quick trip to the Jaw just to check in on the Rebellion and to see if Lila needed anything regarding supplies or something. She said goodbye to her husband and three kids and went off into a portal with Shadow in tow without any idea as to what could be waiting for her at the Jaw. 

When she stepped through the portal, something felt off. It was hard to say what it was, but something didn’t seem right and felt somewhat different. Nevertheless, as she scanned the area, she walked through the Jaw with her Night Fury looking around for any sign of her older niece. 

[lbigreyhound13]

Wicked Siren, Part 6 (BOTGD 2)

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“Deo, stay back!” Grey said standing up from her seat watching the scene unfold before her as Brandt stood defensively in front of her watching Meranym closely. “Meranym! I order you to stop this at once! We just want to talk! You have nothing to be afraid of! Please...before someone else gets hurt!”

[lbigreyhound13]

Wicked Siren, Part 4 (BOTGD 2)

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Grey nodded to Meranym. “We just want to know what happened,” she said gently, “and it would be better without a scene. We’ll go to the Great Hall and talk there.”

[lbigreyhound13]

Take Back What’s Ours, Part 2 (BOTGD 2)

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The Heir nodded as he caught the keys and quickly got to work on another line of cells. One by one, he worked his way down the line unlocking the doors for the soldiers. Needless to say, they were thrilled to see him just as he was thrilled to see him, but there was one in particular he was desperate to see. He came to a few more cells hoping that one of them would be his father, but so far no luck. He just smiled at the soldiers as they thanked him and complimented him for coming to bust them out with the Rebellion. As soon as he released them, he urged them over to Nio where they waited with the portal. He did this for about 4 more cells before he came to another one further down the line.

“Alright, your turn,” he said as he immediately grabbed the key to place it in the lock.

“Sven?” a voice said in shock and astonishment.

Sven stopped what he was doing as he realized that someone was standing directing in front of him behind the bars. He recognized that voice...that voice he’d known for years and wanted so badly to hear again after 16 days. The Heir looked up, and a smile splashed onto his face.

“Dad!” Sven said happily. He quickly stopped when he realized he spoke too loudly.

“Hey, buddy,” Brandt said with tears in his eyes as he reached through the bars and grabbed Sven’s arms. “W-What are you...what are you doing in here? How did you get in here?”

Sven could see that the two weeks in captivity were not too kind to his father. The man had grown a beard, and there were bags under his eyes. There was no doubt that he and Grey had been treated poorly as prisoners as one would expect, and if there was any indication he got from when Indigo told him about his chat with Grey, the two of them being separated for 2 weeks didn’t help either. Nevertheless, he was still looking into the hazel eyes of his father.

“The Rebellion, Dagny, Kari, and I are busting you out of here,” Sven said as he put the key in the lock. “Indigo and his dragons are creating a diversion outside, so we got to move quickly.”

“That...explains all the noise,” Brandt said. 

“Yeah, I’ll explain more once we meet up with the troops on the evacuation island,” Sven said.

Then Brandt realized there were two figures who weren’t present, and when he didn’t see his wife...or her Night Fury, the same worry that nagged at him for two whole weeks increased tenfold as his eyes widened. “W-Wait...y-your mother...and Shadow...I-I don’t know where they...they put them, but--”

“Don’t worry, they’re both okay,” Sven said quickly. “Dagny and Kari are helping them escape with a few other rebels. Mom’s being kept in the house with their leader, and Shadow is in the stables. We’ll meet them on the island.”

Within seconds, there was a resounding click on the door of the cell, and Sven wasted no time in opening it wide for Brandt, and Brandt wasted no time...in gathering his oldest child...his son into his arms. Sven of course did not protest. 

“I missed you so much, Dad...” Sven said as tears formed in his eyes as he buried his face in Brandt’s shoulder. It felt amazing to be embraced by his father again.

“I missed you so much, too, son,” Brandt replied as he hugged him tighter as his tears flowed as well. “I thought about you, Mom, and your sisters every night, and it ached to be away from all of you.” He kissed Sven on the cheek before tightening the hug.

[hubwalker1]

Connection

Lila scowled with arms crossed as Milae walked out of the room.

"Condescending arse." She murmured again.

Having that mad man on the island made he skin crawl, but at least she had deprived him of his red card for now. Maybe she'd have time to catch up with the kids in the meantime. Taking a deep breath she calmed herself she approached the Commander.

"Lila! I know things are a wee bit hectic right now, but I was hopin' maybe you and I could go grab a bite to eat and a pint to drink or something like that. Get to catch up." Deo said with a kind smile.

With all these new memories she had access to now there was a familiarity that she felt with everyone, the Ericson kids especially. She wanted to know what she had missed, to reconnect.

Lila frowned, though this was common.

"Deoiridh. Apologies but as you said, much is happening right now. Perhaps another time." She says before walking out.

Deo let out a grumble and frowned but it made sense. Things were weird and dangerous right now. Not exactly the best ambience for a chill catch up session. But it did give her time to have her own conversation with the madman.

~~

About 4 days later Deo approached Lila again with the same offer. Stepping into her old house she smiled at the familiarity.

"Lila hey! Sorry I know you're busy, but I wanted to see if you had any free time to just catch up.

Lila's lips were already pressed into a thin line as Deo opened the door. "Deoiridh, I'd ask that you'd knock in the future please. As it stands I am too busy planning the raid on Castaway for anything of the sort." She replied as she turned back to the map.

Deo frowned. "Fine, I understand. Another time." She said as she quickly excused herself. Frustrated she didn't even notice Siri approaching the house behind her.

~~

Deo decided once again to approach Lila, now 6 days past the last time she asked. "Lila!" She called out as she saw her walking towards her house.

Lila scowled. "Deoiridh I'm in no mood for this. I just had a rather frustrating conversation with that old goat and I'd rather not be bothered right now." She said as she opened the door to her home and stepped inside, Deo hot on her heels.

"Well, how abouts we get a drink and just relax, talk about anything else."

"No thank you. Please leave." Lila replied curtly.

Deo frowned. "Why are you just brushin' me off like this?"

"Look I just... I can't do this." Lila said as she gripped the edge of the table where her map sat.

"Do what?" Deo insisted. Her answer was silence. "Lila come on, talk to me here. You can talk to me about anything, like you used to."

"Don't do that." She said sharply, he head snapping up to start daggers at Deo.

"Do what?" She asked brow scrunched up in confusion.

"You're not him!" She shouted finally, eyes clenched shut. "You may have his memories, you may even have his soul, but you're. Not. My father. You don't get it. It's hard enough even working with you! Every time I look at you, it's like I'm staring at a ghost!

Her breath was shaky as she swallowed trying to compose herself. "I know it's not fair to you, and I'm sorry. It's not your fault, but you can't even begin to imagine what this is like for me. So please, just go."

Hearing that was worse than a sword in the gut. Deo swallowed and spoke. "I'm... Sorry for the pain I've caused you. That's the last thing I wanted. I'll... Just go then." She turned and headed out the door as tears began to prick at her eyes.

Who was she, really?