001☀ AMBER

[dawnofhiryuu]

[She’s staring at the amber slice with both curiosity and awe. And because she’s touching it, all of the lovely residents of the tree can see one large lavender-hued eye and a stunning shade of red as her bangs brush the stone. If she knew everyone could see her, she probably wouldn’t be gaping at the artifact in such an unrefined fashion, or giving any potential viewers a look at her tonsils and chin while she fumbles with it. Not only is she from a world without technology, but her knowledge of anything supernatural is limited to her experiences with the dragons. In other words, it’s virtually nonexistent.

’How can a stone be used to communicate? Surely, there is more to it than touching it.’

But as soon as the thought enters her mind, she recalls the yellow gem she held earlier, resulting in wings sprouting from her back. And just moments before, she saw a flash of shifting pictures in the amber, the faces of strangers moving, talking to each other, as if she was looking into a mirror, only the person staring back at her was not herself.

Yona clears her throat, lips tightening nervously before relaxing into an uncertain smile.]

Hello there. My name is… [Scratch that!] …well, I suppose that is rather unimportant at the moment.

…Hopefully I’m not just talking to myself. I saw… people, several individuals, speaking to one another in this stone a few moments ago.

[Of course, it’s highly probable that she’s just lost her mind. Last time she checked, she was having a one-sided conversation with a stone from inside what appears to be a tree. There’s nothing sane about it.]

Then again, maybe I just imagined it.

[Wait. Did she just admit she might be crazy out loud? Yona flashes a sheepish smile, but it wanes after a moment, her expression dissolving into concern, closely followed by apprehension, and then fear.]

H-Hak?

Comments

[jadewine]

[There's no missing it, no mistaking. That hair, the worried tone. . . the bewilderment (definitely an opinion he had at first, as well). While far from pleased that she's now amongst all of those who have been abducted, though, Jae-Ha can't deny the relief of seeing her, in general.]

These amber pieces really are a wonder, aren't they? [a brief moment of amusement, before his expressions falls a little.] Hello, Yona.

[dawnofhiryuu]

[An accumulation of fear, weakness, isolation has already collected on her lashes as she peers into the screen, eyes widening when she hears the charismatic voice of the green dragon, Ryokuryuu.

It brings an instantaneous rush of comfort and with it a sigh of relief.]

Jae-Ha? [Thank the Gods.] So then... you really did bring me here? Where are we?

And where are the others?

amber;

[braavado]

You're not imagining it. Somehow the stone lets us talk to everyone who's here right now.

Are you looking for someone?

amber;

[dawnofhiryuu]

[A voice. Oh, it worked!

Yona blinks back the tears she can already feel sticking to her lashes and does her best to put on a bright smile.]

Ah... then it really did happen. [She's somewhat relieved that she wasn't just seeing things, but that is hardly cause for celebration.]

I am. I was looking for my companions.

[nullity]

Hello! [ nai answers cheerfully. it seems there are even more people coming into the tree again, and though he knows that means they've been taken away from their homes, at least they're safe here. he should make sure they're not scared or anything. ]

We can talk like this, even if you're really, really far away from me. It's called an amber slice! It's pretty, right?

[dawnofhiryuu]

[Another voice. By this time, she's wiped away any remnants of the tears and is beaming into the amber slice. It seems there are many people who are able to communicate through this stone.]

An amber slice. [She stares at it (instead of into it) thoughtfully.] It's beautiful. I just... how does it work?

[dragonblood]

[ there's someone she's never seen before. riona quietly watches the girl for a few minutes. she can't tell very well, but they might be of similar age. there sure are a lot of young people coming here, now that she thinks about it. more than she's used to. ]

We're stuck here. You'll have to introduce yourself eventually.

[ that's to say, no yona you didn't imagine people talking to each other through a thin piece of glass. ]

[dawnofhiryuu]

[If she's surprised by the girl's abrupt words, it doesn't show. Instead, her lips curve into a kind smile.]

I apologize for my rudeness. Of course, you are right. My name is Yona. What's yours?

ACTION BECAUSE HE CAN

[thunderbeast]

[Her voice. He would know it anywhere. To the point that the moment he hears it over the amber, he's already moving. Getting to her as quick as possible is the priority, a month without her by his side leaving him restless and upset. It's the way that she wavers as she says his name though, knowing how out of her element she had to be feeling by that small sign alone, that pushes him even harder.

Wings emerging, Hak takes to flight and makes his way to the entry where everyone tends to arrive as quickly as he can fly. Arms reaching out for the small body, wrapping around her protectively.]

I'm here.

[You're okay. He's here. Everything will be okay.]

ACTION

[dawnofhiryuu]

[Yona barely has time for the tears to form or to take in even one shaky breath as she swallows and glances around the room again. She hears him before he appears. But not him, really. It's the rush of air caused by the beating of his wings.

Her head lifts toward the sound, but that's when she finds herself in his arms and Yona cannot help but let out a choked sob as every muscle in her body relaxes against him.

Hak is... here. He didn't leave her alone. He's safe.

A moment later, her arms move around him, the bag and amber slice slipping from her grasp to the floor, and she buries her face into his chest, her breath slowing as the familiar scent eases her senses.

She was so worried. Not just because she woke up alone in a strange place. But because she woke up and had no recollection of traveling to this room, and --more importantly-- no way of knowing if he or the others were okay. Especially after the battle in Kinshuu. Hak needed rest. They all needed time to heal. So why are they here?

Swallowing, she listens to the sound of his heart beating in his chest as she collects her thoughts.]

How... are you feeling?

( amber )

[knight_king]

Hm. It is a means of communication.

[She confirms with a nod.]

Do not hesitate to speak to us.

( amber )

[dawnofhiryuu]

[It sounded preposterous to her ears. That it is possible to communicate through a stone, let alone see moving pictures of real people in it. It's unlike anything she's ever seen or heard.

She might have laughed at any other time, but it's obvious that this woman is being serious. And there is no doubt that she speaks the truth. Yona has seen it for herself first hand. ]

I see. And who is us?

1/3

[backstory]

Princess...?

[ It's her. After a month of worry and fretting he can finally see her face again- even clear with the undoubted unease she is feeling. She's safe.]

2/3

[backstory]

[ Also what is this why does his heart hurt, she's known Hak longer, of course it makes sense she would call for him first... ]

3/3

[backstory]

Princess. I am relieved to see you. [ More than he can possibly say. Hand over heart (the pain... ) he's ever respectful. ] We have been worried about you for so long. Are you all right? Are you still on the bottom floor? [ He will fly to her. ]

[bestworstdad]

Hak? You coughin' there, kid? Get a cough drop or something.

[dawnofhiryuu]

What's a... cough drop?

Action? Because creepers gotta creep. ( Feel absolutely free to tell me to gtfo |D;)

[isolophobia]

[ It was that taste that draws him. Fear of being in a new place, all alone, was a a familiar taste since many of the trees inhabitants had no ides how they ended up there. Still, Pitch Black kept his nearly solid black moth's wings were folded behind him once he soundlessly landed. Soft and quick as a shadow, Pitch (being ridiculously skinny and tall) crept up behind Yona, and clasped his hinds behind his back as he looked at her Amber Slice from over her shoulder. ]

What or who is Hak?

[Action] - YES PLZ!

[dawnofhiryuu]

[It might have been a soundless entrance, but her senses are on alert even before he speaks. Her back stiffens just before he delivers the words, and her grip on the amber tightens as she tilts it to reflect light and then a unfamiliar reflection on it's surface. And, for some unknown reason, she feels an overwhelming amount of fear when she catches a glimpse of the stranger.

It happens very quickly. She chooses her sword because it would take too long to ready her bow and an arrow. In a swift, fluid motion, she thrusts that beautiful slice of gemstone behind her, hoping it will connect with her attacker, and has spun on her heel to aim her sword at his throat.

Or... what she assumed would be his throat. He's much taller than she expected. The adjustment is made quickly, though her eyes flash with surprise.

Thinking she has the upper hand, she will have a question for him as well...]

Who are you?

Amber

[blood_and_thunder]

[Hak? is she coughing? Does anyone have a stave or a spell to help her out?]

Um... are you okay? Are you sick?

Amber

[dawnofhiryuu]

Sick? [Why ever would she think that?]

...No, I'm perfectly fine. I was... just looking for a friend of mine.

amber;

[steelmyself]

Yeah, you just imagined it.

[steelmyself]

...or rather, that's what I'd say if I wanted to tease a gullible girl like you, but it's not true.

[gandere]

Geez, what kind of introduction is this? [ Saying her name is unimportant only makes Rin's blood boil though fortunately for Yona, she tends to be softer around the women who can't handle her sharp edges. ]

Your name. What is it?

[dawnofhiryuu]

I wasn't intending it to be an introduction, really. Perhaps just a request for help?

[Why does she seem so annoyed?]

Is something the matter?