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Post by Drgnwlf71 on Dec 29, 2009 16:11:09 GMT -5
Flame got this look on her face. A look of disgust as she told Kaine what they did to her. Her voice was of no love and pure and raw hatred and anger.
"Caged. Treat Flame bad. Whips, chains. Me show at Gathers. Called freak. Made flame hate. Made flame angry. They not care how Flame felt. Mother didn't want. Mother left Flame again and again. Still remember pain and suffer. Hate mother for leaving Flame alone. They came in night...took me. Now, Pa here. Kaine here. No worries now. Flame will be protected." Flame yawned and laid her head on Kaine's shoulder and fell asleep. She felt safe with him.
--The next morning--
Flame opened her eyes and smiled. She had her night clothes one and realized that last night was no dream. Did her mother really abandoned her? Yes, she did. Otherwise why would she be here. She sighed as she punched he pillow hard. Partly because she was angry, the other sadness. She was all mixed up in her feelings. One moment she was happy, then sad, the angry.....it was up and down and in circles as well. She hardly got there and already she felt like she fit in.
"Why Kaine here?" she asked.
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Post by mc16neo on Dec 29, 2009 17:26:42 GMT -5
Kaine woke with a groan. Flame had fallen asleep against him so he was her pillow. She hurt him a bit and he didn't wake well to it. He glarred at her and hit her back on the shoulder. "NO hit me." he said. Kaine looked at her and looked around. Then Rogin came it to begin their training. Kaine has already been started so it was time for Flame. "Alright my kiddies time to begin training." When she asked about Kaine, Rogin didn't feel like answering. "Come now you too. Up and get dressed. It is time to get started."
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Post by Drgnwlf71 on Dec 29, 2009 17:52:23 GMT -5
"Sorry, again. Me not know me hurt." She got the feeling that Kaine wasn't too happy with her and that made her sad. She got up and was dressed in a few minutes. She looked at Kaine and kissed him on the cheek and then approached Rogin. He knew that Rogin hadn't answered her question about Kaine. She didn't want to press the issue.
"What I going to do, Pa?" she asked, eagerly awaiting his answer.
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Post by mc16neo on Dec 29, 2009 18:23:23 GMT -5
Rogin smiled and looked at her. "I will begin to teach you basic education. I will teach you everything that a child needs to know." He looked at Kaine and nodded to him. Kaine ran off and began his own routine that Rogin assigned him too. Rogin looked at Flame and went into the kitchen. "Sit lovely. Have a seat at the table and I will get us food as we learn." Rogin took food and began to cook. When he was done he took food to her and sat next to her. "Now then first I will teach you how to speak and the alphabet, and how to read. Does that sound good?"
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Post by Drgnwlf71 on Dec 29, 2009 22:54:02 GMT -5
"Yes, Pa." Flame told him. She smiled as Kaine left her eyes followed him as he sat. She turned her attention to Rogin. She grinned at him.
"I ready." she told him.
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Post by mc16neo on Dec 30, 2009 18:54:53 GMT -5
Rogin had brought writting stuff and reading stuff that harpers used to teach their apprentices, stolen of course, and began to teach her how to read, write, and spell. Rogin was rather patient with her as he taught. He went slow and made sure she understood everything.
Kaine was doing laps on a trail around the forest. But while running he was to avoid traps set for him, make no noise, and keep hidden. Veran would be watching for him. Every time he saw the boy, heard the boy, or a trap set off Kaine would be punished. After his training of course.
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Post by Drgnwlf71 on Dec 30, 2009 19:46:54 GMT -5
Flame learned from what was being taught. She was eager to learn. When she got frustrated, her flame birthmark made an appearence of glowing. She was getting hot to the touch or it appeared that way.
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Post by mc16neo on Dec 30, 2009 20:59:28 GMT -5
Rogin smiled. He liked that she was a quick learner. It was good thing to know. He continued to teach her. He was still patient. He continued to teach her everything. He made her calm down before he started again. "Patients must be another thing I must teach you."
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Post by Drgnwlf71 on Dec 30, 2009 21:15:33 GMT -5
"Sorry, Pa. I want fight everything. Flame's rage too much. Can't control." She smiled. "Flame not used to learning. Mother not teach me. She not care." Flame said. Her anger could be controlled but it took a LOT of effort on her part. With help, she could accomplish anything.
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Post by mc16neo on Dec 30, 2009 21:38:16 GMT -5
Rogin slapped her upside the head. Not hard but enough of a tap to sting. He glarred at her. "That is one word that will never exist to you. Can't and Never and won't does not exist. You can do anything you put your mind to. I NEVER want you to say you can't do something. Understood? I will teach you how to control your anger once we finish with your mind. If you do not have a mind then your body will not be yours. Your mind controls the body and the more you know the more you can do."
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Post by Drgnwlf71 on Dec 30, 2009 22:35:42 GMT -5
"Yes, Pa. Flame understand." The slap didn't phase her, not really. She did feel it but it wasn't enough to set her off. "Flame just ex-excit-excite-excited." It was a new word she just learned. Once she realized that she -could- learn, her grin was from ear to ear. The look in her eyes was priceless. Her eyes glinted with excitement and happiness.
"I did it! I did it, Pa!" she bounced in her chair. "Next! Next! Next!" she quickly exclaimed.
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Post by mc16neo on Dec 31, 2009 0:49:22 GMT -5
Rogin chuckled and nodded. "I am very glad. You are doing Very well." he said. He continued. After a few candle marks both Kaine and Veran walked into the room. Veran looked at Rogin and he knew that they just finished their fighting lessons, and blade lessons. There were bruises already forming on Kaine as he sat on a chair at the table. Veran went to the Kitchen and got something cold to help with swelling. Kaine groaned when it was applied. Rogin looked at Flame. "You will get your turn soon enough.
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Post by Drgnwlf71 on Dec 31, 2009 2:34:35 GMT -5
Flame nodded and went on.
"Uncle?" she pointed at Veran. Another new word. She was very smart and hardly missed a beat. "Term of affffff-fec---affect--affection given to an older man?" she asked. He listened to his words and watched his lips, how things were said and not said. She was observant.
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Post by mc16neo on Dec 31, 2009 2:44:36 GMT -5
Veran watched Flame. He noticed how she watched everything around her and he knew she would be the spotter of the team. Kaine would be the actual do'er while she makes sure he isn't inturupted. He looked at her and smiled. "How are you today Flame?" he asked. Rogin looked at Veran, "She is doing quiet well. I am impressed with her progress."
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Post by Drgnwlf71 on Dec 31, 2009 3:59:40 GMT -5
Flame answered with hug. She hugged Veran, smiled and nooded. "You are my Uncle." she said slowly. She complete the sentence with a grin.
"I am doing vveeryy well. Thhaank you." she siad, just as slow. She knew how to slow down when learning something new. Speed came later. She grinned at Rogin.
"R-r-rogin." and then Veran. "Veerane." she shook her head. "Ve-Ve-Ver-Veran? Veran!" She smiled. "Rogin." she pointed to Rogin. "Veran." she pointed to Veran. She had heard they're names before outside the cothold in the camp. She had stayed in the building but heard their names.
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Post by mc16neo on Dec 31, 2009 4:08:16 GMT -5
Both smiled and where proud. "Keep up the good work kid." Veran said. Rogin was pleased as well. "Cook something for them while I continue her lessons." he said. Veran nodded and began to cook for the four of them. It wouldn't be as good as Konta's cooking but good enough.
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Post by Drgnwlf71 on Dec 31, 2009 13:09:10 GMT -5
"My nnname is Flame, not kid." She said, rather quickly. It was still a little choppy and her voice wavered a little but that was only because of the lack of confidence needed to speak clearly. She shook her head, she knew it wasn't right. She tried again to attempt the sentence. This time she said it each sylable in the right place and more slowly. She focused on each word and narrowed her eyes.
Flame growled low and an almost feral one, like Ferik's but not as well done. She sensed something and even heard something. It was small but it enough for her to pick up. She put her finger on her lips as to say 'shhh'. It was a strange noise. One that wasn't regular. She had been in with Rogin for several weeks and she grew used to all the normal sounds of the forest.
"Something not right, Rogin." she warned. "Fake?" she inquired. "You hear? Listen. Quiet."
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Post by mc16neo on Dec 31, 2009 14:33:38 GMT -5
Rogin looked at her and laughed when she repremanded Veran. Then when she tried to warn them he looked at Veran and then at Kaine. Rogin looked at Flame and smiled. "Worry not. Now then. Let us continue with our lessons." Veran continued to cook and Kaine continued to hold the cold object to his brusies.
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Post by Drgnwlf71 on Dec 31, 2009 15:34:30 GMT -5
She smiled and even laughed herself. It was a product of a child's over-active imagination.
"Yes, father." It wasn't 'Pa' anymore. It was 'father.' If it was something, Kaine and the others would know about it.
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Post by mc16neo on Dec 31, 2009 15:56:51 GMT -5
Rogin smiled and looked at her. "Relax. Lets take a break to eat." he said. Veran gave everyone food and then each began to eat that is on their plate. But both Rogin and Veran where on alert. They didn't want to scare the kids if something was near by. It would seem they were a family eating dinner.
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