Talarine: Ally to the Angels

Chapter 21

When Tal finally awoke she noticed that her surrondings had changed once more and looked to see that she was in her room with Xypherius next to her. When he deemed her able to walk he took her out and around to get her back on her feet. She had a slight limp but for the most part it was from sleeping on her leg for to long. Tal walked slowly to allow her recovering energy to go its way.

Xypherius was just glad for a change in pace and walked beside her as Treian and his mate came walking up. Everyone had been worried for her and she turned to Xypherius after Treian and his angelic partner left. How long was I asleep for?

"Ten days at the very least." He replied, "You missed several births and everyone in the pack was worried about you."

Tal took a few minutes to think it over and let it sink in. She had no words to say to what had transpired while she had been asleep. She shook her head and shifted back to human form. The scars showed less in her human form but where still there, she counted them as a reminder that she was lucky to be alive. "Who saved me?"

Xypherius was quiet for a moment and she began to dread the answer. "As much as I wish I could say I was asked not to but I can say that he was an Angel. He did say that one day he would like to speak to you if given the chance but as for his name I am unsure. I haven't seen him before so he must be a newer angel." Tal nodded in understanding then looked over the Silver city. "Talarine?"

"All my life, I dreamed of what it would be like to walk these sacred pathways. To feel like a Angel walking high above the ground and now, I have been banished from my former home but feel nothing for it. I do not miss walking among the humans or running along the hidden paths in the forest. I feel absoultely nothing for Sanctuary and it...I feel odd about that." Tal was thinking and noticed that something was calling her and it wasn't Sanctuary. "Sanctuary was where I was raised for most of my life. So why? Why don't I miss it?"

Tal could not understand, even as a gentle breeze picked up and moved her long hair past her right shoulder. It was allowed to flow freely this day and it moved as wisps in the breeze. Tal closed her eyes and felt a call to her mental sanctuary. Xypherius held her as she slipped into that world and she looked around. When she saw the changes she was in awe, the night was exceptionally beautiful this time and both wondered why that was. Xypherius gained a chance to view her new dress and wanted one made for her but was unsure where he would find someone who would be able to make one. He would have to ask Izarius if Greed couldn't find one for her as he had no true contact with that creature and figured Izarius would be able to help.

"Talarine," Xypherius whispered in her ear. "Let us return for a time. We can figure out the reason behind this change later."
Tal nodded but could not shake the feeling that something major was about to happen.

When they returned Tal was being hugged close to Xypherius. The feelings they shared were different then all others, Tal was comfortable in his arms and smiled as he held her close. Her eternal night was beautiful but did not compare to the warmth she felt with her mate. Xypherius was her's and her's alone and if anyone dared to step in the way of that she would correct them quickly.

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Xypherius felt her weight shift and looked down to her in his minds eye he saw that dress still on her and desired to see it on her in this world as well. Then a thought struck him, "Talarine, did you ever wear armor?"

Tal looked confused at first then shook her head. "I was once fitted for armor but I never had the chance to wear it."

"Fitted?"

"I would rather not explain." She flinched at the thought. "But otherwise, no I have never worn armor. Why?"

"I am curious as of to what you would look like in it that's all."

Talarine then gained a thought. "Take me to my old forge. The town should still be abandoned and would make it easier for me to get there. Bring me my Black Salts once I am there and if possible a lot of Ebony and a few extremely large sapphires. You have given me an idea."

"Oh?" He asked as she nodded.

"The town should be rebuilt, many of the mortals will either remain away or move back and I want it ready either way. But...it will need a mayor and I, for one, am not up to the task."

"Maybe you should meet with Anaurael on that subject, she may have a few ideas about who would be good for that role."

"Maybe some othertime I will discuss it with her. For now I need my forge to make that armor with."

"I need to speak to Izarius anyway. So I will see if Greed wouldn't be happy to help. Do you need anything else?"

"More gold ore. I have a feeling that I will need to keep that in stock." With that Xypherius took her down to the former town only for them to find the pack waiting.

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As soon as they arrived work began with the help of the Angels. Tal's forge was rebuilt to allow an archangel of Imperael's size in. Sadly now Tal stood facing her old forge with tears in her eyes. It was a wreak: parts of it were missing and everything was strewn about. "What am I going to do?" She looked out the window to see that her former Hibiscus plant was burned and she wanted to cry even more. She had a silent joy when she saw a single bloom on it and knew that it would regrow and soon.

Tal smiled as Xypherius arrived with her wanted items but was surprised when everything she once had was quickly replaced, by Greed's minions. Everything except for the forge. "Greed has seen how upset I was when I spoke with Izarius about this place that he promised to fix everything; but the forge is untouched for a reason."

Tal blinked several times, "Why?" Then a voice answered her and she was quick to see Imperius walk in and he was quick to explain and to her surprise he aided her in rebuilding her forge and before he could leave she stopped him. "Imperius, I know that you barely tolerate me but Thank you. I don't think I will ever be able to repay you for aiding me even if you didn't want to." She spoke to him as he left without a word. She didn't need to hear a 'your welcome' from him to know that he had done it against his own thoughts. But she hoped that in some way she possibly changed his mind a touch about her. Even if it was a tiny part. I am willing to give my life for their cause and one day return the debt owed to him for his help in rebuilding this forge of mine. Tal turned and smiled as she thought of ways to repay Imperius but shook her head and began work on her armor.