Vlad's Journel

[Vlad Dracul]

*sitting at his desk sipping his wine he grabs quill and ink and begins to write as he smokes his pipe*

The days seem longer than I remember. The times of battles grow more and more. I sense a change in the winds and something new has arisen to approach this war comming.

My pass thru Umbra was met with great hostility and animosity. It led to much egotistical remarks. Then into bloodshed. The Lady I felled. I do not even really know if she was an innocent or part of the army. To many are going to hurt soon. On both sides.

I know Aph has always been my strong point and kept me under control, but her help is even slipping. I find my self in more and more anger every day and wanting the battle to come sooner than is needed. Its as if I am looking for a battle or fight just to satisfy this desire.

*looks over at aph sleeping*

She must not know. I must be strong. For she will need me soon in these battles that are comming forth. I must keep control and not give in to anger and madness like so many others have done in the past. I must be better than this.

*safely locking away the book he sips his wine while enjoying his pipe till the sun rises*

[Vlad Dracul]

*strapping on his armor in the cold early morning he thinks to himself*

"These people continue to argue and bicker amongst each other like children. Where are the adults? Lich sits back and watches us quarrel and not pull together to end this threat. They know they have the upper hand and will move soon i fear."

*he goes to the sword stand and grabs Kethavel and Bane holding them by the hilt in front of him*

"I will need both of your help. We stand together once more. Once I fall you both shall be released. Forever free from bloodshed and battle."

*he straps them to his back and fastens his cloak*

*he goes to the bed and stares at aph peacefully breathing. watching her chest rise and fall with each breath*

"Not long ago I found you. Not long ago I fell in love with you. Not long ago you became my soul mate."

*lowers his head to kiss her forehead*

*goes over to the desk and writes a letter and seals it. walks back over to the bed and lays it on her table. He slowly walks out of the room and into the dawn of the day for final retribution*

[Vlad Dracul]

*writing at a table at the inn*

"I been out for days now checking terrain, buildings, and any sign of tactical advantages. Watching movements, normal patrols, and the comming and going of innocents of the regular folk. My findings will be sent to Aedon so he can pass it on to others gonna be involved."

*startled by the brushing of feet on the floor he spins knocking the chair down as he does drawing Bane* *Bane glows bright with energy as he points it at the dark figure*

*the figure coils from the bright energy for it knows who bane is*

"Dont sneak up on me again or ill send you back from where you came"

*he turns and closes the book puttign it back in his backpack*

"Come and report"

*they walk unto a room and close the door*

[Vlad Dracul]

*smoking his pipe as he writes in the inn*

" I return home tonight. This is senseless and not worth the outcome before me. Many people would die in the attack and the innocents are not worth their extinction. The blood spilled would not be worth the victory. "

*strapping Bane and Kethavel to his back as he writes one last time*

"Time to go home and see the ones that truly matter in this world. Not idle threats. Not petty squabbles. Not worthless banter. Time to go home and not worry about the little squabbles of the world and raise my kids and love my wife"

*closes the book and packs it away and rides off to home*

[Vlad Dracul]

*sits on the steps of the new house being built smoking his pipe*

*writes i nthe boo kas he looks to the mid day sun and its warmth*

"Aph and the kids are on a trip for some much needed relaxation time. Their world is always turned upside down with me in it. My enemies seem to never stop or take the hint they wont win. They come back for more beatings. They come back for more wounds.

*lets out a puff of smoke with a grin*

"Hopefully I will ahve us moved once more and the new house in Aegis will be to her liking. She has not been gone long and I miss her already. I miss the kids."

*smiles*

"When they return the house will be done and we will start up a new business. Not one of fighting and dealing with the idiocy of people who think they can destroy me. We will proceed with our plans and move forward with the kids and the business."

*closes the book and puts it away*