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Kate's Gift, Kate's Familiar (LadyKate43 & Asterous)
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Author:  LadyKate43 [ Wed Jan 24, 2018 2:28 am ]
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Kate did not tarry, "You heard voices. Get the others to the bottom floor and we get into the tunnels and out. I will get word to Papa soon." she whispered as she shut the concealed door. The mage teen waited for the others to file with their boots and thick fur coats.
She scrambled the band to the emergency route and held the door in the basement. She grabbed her coat and boots beside the fireplace. She was glad they had eaten and had organized their boots and coats for a quick pick up. The passage glowed with a spell she learned in her second year. Kate lifted her arms above her head, "Lamp oporum"

She safely them to a dragon lair used by the ancient dragons. The area was a cave the opened from the mouth of the lake. On the ledge, the area was covered in solid obsidian. The walls were encrusted with gems. Hot springs were enormous pools. The entrance to the throne room was vast with walls covered in ancient hieroglyphs.

Author:  Asterous [ Thu Jan 25, 2018 10:38 pm ]
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Jasper's ears perked when Kate spoke, already alert he was at her side in a matter of seconds. He listened to everything she said, taking the orders as they came before moving to do as he was told. Abby was easier to wake up than Matt was. She required a slight shake on the shoulder and she was up and asking what was wrong. Jasper told her to get downstairs, he would explain later.

Matt on the other hand was out. When calling his name and gently trying to shake him awake didn't work, Jasper carefully picked him up and once more descended the stairs while trying not to jostle the sleeping boy. Following Kate, Jasper remained on high alert for anything out of the ordinary. Matt stirred slightly when Kate used her magic to light the passage, but settled down once again with one arm around Jasper's neck.

"What is this place?" Abby asked when the group finally stopped.

Author:  LadyKate43 [ Fri Jan 26, 2018 10:26 pm ]
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Kate waited to speak until she was certain they were not followed, "This is a secret passage to an ancient dragon lair under the 500-acre lake. We should be safe. I found this years ago. I kept it's knowledge hidden. I never see anyone come here. I come here during the summer. Please look around. I have a pile of furs. I got enough sleep. Jasper, you have been up enough. Sleep by me and I watch over you and give you a good night's sleep. Abby, help me build a fire in the pit please. I keep wood to cook. We can fish for breakfast. Matt, he can sleep a little longer."

Once the fire was started she took Abby aside, "You ever want a break from Matt let me know. Thank you for trying to teach him. You can help Jasper tomorrow and I will stay with Matt. I will try to keep him busy. This cave is huge and he will enjoy exploring. If he get lost that will keep him busy for hours. I know this cave well. I am going to back to help Jasper sleep. He will eventually learn to escape his dreams. I am glad you are here. Soon, we must see if Malora's gone."

Author:  Asterous [ Sat Jan 27, 2018 2:05 pm ]
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Jasper knew he should sleep but he felt he shouldn't. They were on the move again, and that required being alert. What if something happened while he was asleep? He knew these thoughts were irrational, Kate would wake him up if something happened. Using one of the furs, Jasper left Matt to sleep as he watched Kate and Abby build the fire. Once that was finished, Jasper sat near Matt, watching the fire, his ears picking up all the little sounds in the cave.

The adrenaline rush he had gotten when they had been making their way here was giving way and Jasper found himself once more yawning while trying to remain awake just a little longer.


Abby followed Kate off to the side.

"It's alright. As annoying as he can be, it's like having a little brother again." Abby admitted, looking over to where the two boys were. True both of them were technically younger than her, and one of them was her actual brother, but in the short time she had known Matt, he may as well have been a second.

Author:  LadyKate43 [ Sun Jan 28, 2018 12:07 am ]
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Kate glanced a Jasper settling beside Matt and yawning. She added a log and stepped back,"If we need to bolt, we run to the back of the cave and to the left. There is an old trail that leads us to a fox den in the woods. Two click down the trail is a small cabin. We catch our breaths dress Matt as a girl and head home. I get Pappa alone and explain to him what has happened. He can deal with Malora. We will get caught or make a mistake. You have any ideas?"

Author:  Asterous [ Sun Jan 28, 2018 8:54 pm ]
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Jasper watched Kate put another log on the fire, keeping his gaze on her as she spoke. At her words he glanced to the back of the cave, and then back to their small group. Matt just so happened to wake up around this time. Rubbing at his face he sat up.

"Why am I dressing like a girl?" He asked, voice still full of sleep as he leaned against Jasper, nearly falling into the older man's lap. Jasper rested his hand on Matt's shoulder, looking down at the boy fondly.

"Why don't we just skip town, start over some place else?" Abby asked, watching the pair.

Author:  LadyKate43 [ Mon Jan 29, 2018 1:50 am ]
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Kate glanced from Matt to Abby, "What? We would miss Winterfest Festival! Nothing doing. I have waited all year. The town will be full of people and we can hide from plain sight. Go back to sleep, Matt. We had to leave the house quickly. Until I know we are safe you are Glenna a deaf-mute. When we get into town you practice wearing that dress."

Author:  Asterous [ Mon Jan 29, 2018 2:08 am ]
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Jasper smiled fondly a little at Kate's stubbornness and determination not to miss Winterfest. He himself wasn't so sure about the festival, but he knew it was special and important to Kate.

Matt looked as though he were trying to figure out what exactly was wrong with the idea of him being a girl, but his mind was nowhere near awake enough to argue.

"Glenna, got it." He gave Kate a thumbs up before taking full advantage of being told to go back to sleep. Unfortunately, that involved falling right into Jasper's lap. Remaining perfectly still, Jasper looked from Matt's once more sleeping form to Kate, mild shock on his face which only increased as the younger boy wrapped his arms around his waist and hugged him tight, burying his face in his shirt. Jasper's expression was one of 'what am I suppose to do now?' as he looked from Kate to Abby, and back again.

Abby was too busy laughing quietly at her brother's predicament to offer any assistance. It was nice to see that Matt was comfortable in the ex-fighter's presence, even though it clearly confused and even scared the other a bit.

Author:  LadyKate43 [ Mon Jan 29, 2018 2:30 am ]
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Kate stifled a smile, "He likes you. You are like a surrogate father. Lie down, Jasper. You can put your head on my lap. Abby, will you come sleep next to your brother. It can get chilly. We will all be warm. Any noise and we go to the left and back."

As soon as Jasper closed his eyes she rubbed his temples and raked her hand through his hair. She rubbed Matt's back. She felt better having her family with her. Abby's plan did sound better. Where would they go? That Malora would not."

Lyons was getting worried and he suspected Kate must have a good reason for not coming home. He was aware of Malora's presence when one of the guards told him of the incident with the boy. He knew at once Kate would be involved. He had Malors summoned. He was livid she broke her promise and brought a pet.

Author:  Asterous [ Mon Jan 29, 2018 10:28 pm ]
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He was getting no help from either Abby or Kate. He was unsure about being considered a father in any way. He wasn't ready for that, had never even considered it! His ears lay flat as he watched the two girls, clearly amused with the situation.

Abby didn't have to be told twice as she took a seat on Jasper's other side and snuggled up to him from there. Jasper looked to Kate, silently wondering if she was satisfied now that he was pinned in place with his sister and Matt cuddled up to him with no intentions of letting go anytime soon. With no other options, Jasper did as Kate had asked and did his best to lay down without disturbing the other two.

At Kate's touch he relaxed, knowing that they were all safe and also within arm's reach should anything happen. He tried to understand where this sense of protectiveness had come from. Before it had been solely about keeping himself alive and now, he was willing to put himself at risk for the three around him.

Author:  LadyKate43 [ Mon Jan 29, 2018 11:50 pm ]
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To Kat's surprise she saw a small shadow looming to her right. It became bigger and growled. The beast stood on it’s hind legs and was over 8 ft tall/ It bore fangs and ling claws. She scrambled to her feet. " Everyone …. run! B…br…bear!"
She grabbed their hands and yanked the up. She pushed her ahead of her and stood facing the bear. She spoke spells word, "Reduce size. The bear morphed the size of a house cat. It scurried after them. She ran the band out of the cave into a clearing. They were surrounded by elite manor guards; Lord Lyons was speaking to Lady Malora in rough tones.
Kate stood speechless and grabbed Matt protectively. Her hands over his chest. "Papa?"

Author:  Asterous [ Tue Jan 30, 2018 8:57 pm ]
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As soon as Jasper's ears picked up on the growl he had bolted upright. This woke both Matt and Abby who didn't have much time to protest or complain before they were hauled up and told to run. Abby, knowing about the previously decided upon escape route pulled Matt towards the back of the cave. Jasper watched them go before turning his attention to Kate, he was not leaving her alone with a bear. Baring his fangs, Jasper watched closely as Kate used a spell to shrink the bear down. As the shrunken bear scurried after them, Jasper hissed at it, his ears pulled back and his tail whipping behind him. The bear thankfully had enough sense to back off, but Jasper still kept a watchful eye over his shoulder as the group made their way out.

"That was too close, no more caves for --" Abby stopped when she caught sight of the guards surrounding them. When he spotted Malora among them Jasper's ears remained flat and a low growl rumbled in his chest as he pushed Abby behind him and stood beside, but slightly ahead of Kate and Matt. His entire attitude simply dared his old mistress to lay a hand on any of them.

Author:  LadyKate43 [ Tue Jan 30, 2018 9:38 pm ]
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Kate only paused to see Jasper as a cat, "You are so fierce. I would run too. Is this the real you. I almost forgot how big you are."

She continued running and was surrounded by guards she was caught of guard. He father was speaking to Malore. She was inside a carriage and her expression went from defensive to meanisingly to relaxed. Kate saw her father open the carriage door, "Well Katheryn we meet again. I did not expect to see you greet me here. I was just leaving. Who is that lovely girl? Is that my daughter? Yes. I believe it is. Glad you found her. Come along to mother. We are going home."

Kate held Matt tighter, "This is not your daughter. You do not have one. Papa she lies."

Lyons frowns and gazes from Malora to the girl Kate is holding to her and back to Malora, "Sister, dear you never told me you had a daughter. I think we will all return home and become better acquainted."

Malora brooded and slammed the carriage, "I do not believe this has happened. Kate, I blame you for this. I must be getting back. Alright, child, you stay. I will never forget this, ever. May you never have a moment's peace with her. That cat looks familiar I do not remember where. Driver, we're off. Home. I am summoned urgently."

Author:  Asterous [ Tue Jan 30, 2018 10:14 pm ]
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The change in Malora's expression didn't go unnoticed by Jasper. As the woman exited the carriage and approached the group, the Savannah stepped closer to Kate, pressing his shoulder against her leg.

Matt squirmed uncomfortably at Malora's words. He felt Kate's grip tighten and relaxed a little, knowing she wasn't just going to give him up. The presence of the freaking battle cat helped to.

Fangs still bared, Jasper watched Malora, his eyes never missing a single step she took. When she returned to her carriage, Jasper heard her words loud and clear. As the carriage pulled away, he shifted back to his human form, ears still pulled back and still expressing his anger, though now it was joined by a hint of hurt.

She hadn't even remembered him. Her once prized pet was nothing but another toy for her. Jasper knew he shouldn't care about this, he was better off where he was now, but it still stung to be cast aside so easily.

Author:  LadyKate43 [ Tue Jan 30, 2018 10:37 pm ]
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Kate relaxed no one was hurt physically, she hated she was blamed for something Malora started. She watched Jasped pin his ears back. Matt was so tense in her arms. She hugged Matt and removed the dress. "Papa, this is Matt. He is another of her Pets. You know Jasper. This is Jasper's sister, Abby. Sorry, to scare you. I had to keep Matt hidden."

Lyons stepped closer to Matt and partly smiled, "You're the young man causing commotions in town."

Author:  Asterous [ Wed Jan 31, 2018 12:17 am ]
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Matt froze when Lyons stepped closer. He may not know the man personally, but he could tell that he had plenty of authority. The last thing he needed to be doing right now was getting on someone else's bad side. It was just his luck that the man brought up the problems in town.

Matt reached a hand up to rub at the back of his neck, diverting his gaze to the ground.

"I uh...was sorta involved..." He muttered, embarrassment colouring his pale cheeks.


Jasper meanwhile had walked a few paces from the group, his hands curling and uncurling into fists. Abby watched him pace, noting the anger and irritation he still held. She looked to Kate, unsure of how to approach. She didn't want to cause her brother any harm but she was so unfamiliar with some of his actions, not to mention the entire transformation he had done.

Author:  LadyKate43 [ Wed Jan 31, 2018 12:58 am ]
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Lyons smiled, "No harm done. Looks to me you need an outlet for all that energy. I ince new a man that looked much like you. Did you ever know a man called Baby Abro? Could never sit still but asleep."

As her father approached Matt she saw Abby's expression and knew it had to be Jasper. He was pacing holding his fists. Kate approached him from the front and gently held his fist. "You will get your revenge. Not here. Too many witnesses and I am not a strong enough mage to face her. She would have killed both of us. Is time we got home. You can feel anger and take it out on a target dummy. I will give you one, you would think it alive. Take your Savannah form and a good run home will work the edge off. I know you need to talk. Get your emotions out. Not here. Not in front of soldiers. They will not understand. Take a breath. Fallow me."

Kate got on a horseless rider, "I need a good run and so does Jasper. Abby, Matt, I will meet you at the manor."

The teen mage mounted and eyed Jasper, "Ready?" She hunched over the horses main. She gave it a hard kick and was in a full gallop over the meadow. "Jasper, keep up."

Lord Lyons watched Kate, "Katie, she loves that Lad. You two, you know how to ride? Home is not far and your welcome to stay."

Author:  Asterous [ Thu Feb 01, 2018 12:20 pm ]
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Matt still kept his head down, more than a little embarrassed. He had a record for causing trouble, even when he had been with Malora, that hadn't changed. When Lord Lyons continued, saying that he reminded him of someone he once knew, Matt watched him curiously.

"I can't say I do, sir." He replied with a smile, already seeing why he had reminded the Lord of this other man.

Jasper watched Kate approach, listening to her words and allowing them to sooth him a little. He was still frustrated and in need of some way of getting rid of this pent up energy, which thankfully Kate had an answer for. He what she was saying about showing emotions around the other soldiers was true, he himself didn't really understand them himself.

Casting a slightly nervous look over his shoulder to Abby who had only seen Jasper shift his form once, that being a few minutes ago, Jasper shifted to his Savannah form and followed Kate. As she pushed the horse into a full gallop, encouraging him to keep up, Jasper followed without question. It took him a few moments but soon the Savannah was only trailing a few paces behind the horse, running slightly to its left as to avoid the hooves. It had been ages since he had last been able to run like this, out in the open, so long that Jasper couldn't even remember the last time he had done so.

Author:  LadyKate43 [ Thu Feb 01, 2018 3:35 pm ]
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Kate looked back and saw Jasper upon the horse and encouraged her mare faster. Only a few feet from the manor did she stop. She whispered to her mare to return home. She approached Jasper from the front. She hugged him once he padded to her. She gave him a firm pat on his shoulder. "Good Run. You can be free to hunt and roam. This all your territory. No one will challenge you. You ready for some hot cider? How do you feel?"

Author:  Asterous [ Sat Feb 03, 2018 1:19 pm ]
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When Kate pushed her horse to go faster, Jasper accepted the challenge. Pushing himself further, he kept up the best he could, slowing down as they approached the manor. Padding up to Kate, Jasper panted slightly. It had been a long time since he had had the opportunity to do anything like that, and he may have pushed himself a little too hard in his attempts to keep up. As Kate hugged him, Jasper snuggled into the touch. When she released him, Jasper shifted back into his human form.

He felt better than he had been. All that pent up energy and frustration having been given an outlet for the time being, but as the adrenaline began to leave his system, he realized just how tired he was. How long had he been awake for now?

:Tired, but good." He answered Kate's question. Exhausted was more like it, but that he could keep to himself.

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