Finding a Crystal - 03.08.2009

[Kiba Kurokage]

Kiba led Tersias up the snowy slopes towards Mira's cave. Tersias was to get her crystal today, as had the founders and himself. It was snowing hard and Kiba kept checking to make sure Tersias wasn't falling behind or had disappeared under the snow.

[Tersias Tara-Hisakata]

Tersias didn't mind the cold too much any more. It was probably because she was an arctic fox, thinking about it. Her fur was much thicker now, the blue in it much more obvious. She followed Kiba silently.

[Kiba Kurokage]

After a few more minutes of traveling through the snow, Kiba ducked behind an icy wall. The snow almost disappeared and it got a little warmer. He checked to make sure Tersias followed and walked up towards The icy alter on which Mira normally sits. She was gone. "Maybe she went out for a while." Kiba suggested.

[Tersias Tara-Hisakata]

Tersias shrugged "How would I know?" she looked over the mountain, seeing a figure approaching. "It's seema!" she smiled, seeing the tall, lean figure of her sister running towards them.

[Kiba Kurokage]

"... How does she always know where we are?" Kiba asked her. He watched as Seema approached through the snow.

[Tersias Tara-Hisakata]

Tersias looked thoughtful, for quite a while. It seemed minutes passed as she tried to find an answer to Kiba's question. Eventually, she sighed, and shook her head. "I don't know" she admitted with a little laugh, "Although I probably should"
Seema arrived at that moment "Should know what, Ters?" she asked, curious, looking from Kiba to Tersias, "And what's this I'm hearing about Seirei? He's too old for you Ters, and you know it"

[Kiba Kurokage]

"Age has nothing to do with love. She is about to turn into an adult, then he won't be too old." Kiba replied politely.

[Tersias Tara-Hisakata]

"But she's still a kit now, isn't she?" Seema looked worried "I've nothing against Seirei, he seems a really nice guy, really great with kids, but does it not seem a little weird that a guy with power like his would fall for a kit?"
Tersias rolled her eyes, "You already gave me this lecture at least twice, Seema, please, just let it lie" she sat down, she knew this could take a while.

[Mira-Neiva Fadiele-Koudo]

Mira made her way up the mountain to her home. It felt good to be back in colder climates again. At the entrance to her cave, she could see three canine figures. Quickly, she made her way up to join them, and she found it was Kiba, Tersias and Seema. "Hi, you lot," said Mira cheerfully. "I'm guessing you're all here for Tersias' crytsal hunt?" She smiled warmly at the kit that was soon to be an adult.

[Kiba Kurokage]

Kiba looked over to Mira. "Hello. Yes, Seema joined us a few momments ago. So shall we get started?"

[Mira-Neiva Fadiele-Koudo]

"Let's," said Mira, "though only the birthday girl and blood-relations may come, today. It is the rule, sorry Kiba." She turned to Tersias and Seema. "Well, follow me, and stay close. Don't want you getting lost."

[Tersias Tara-Hisakata]

Seema laughed, "Sorry Kiba" she said, looking at him a little forlorn, then following "Come on Ters, its a big day today"
Tersias followed "Bye Mr Kiba" she said quietly.

[Mira-Neiva Fadiele-Koudo]

Mira entered her icy hall, and made her way up her altar where she usually sat. "If you're lucky," she said, "Seirei may join us. He would be an exception, for he is a Founder." She smiled as she opened the entrance to the tunnel. "Come, it is a confusing road, you do not want to get lost." Mira walked forward, leading the way through the crystal walls that made many twists and turns before arriving at their destination. "Welcome," said Mira. "To the Crystal Caverns!"

[Tersias Tara-Hisakata]

Tersias looked around in awe "Wow" she sighed, her little eyes sparkling, both with excitement and the reflection of the crystals that lined the walls of the cavern. She had never seen anything like it before "It's so... big" she giggled as her words echoed "There's an echo in here!" she grinned "ECHO!" she called out. "Echo... Echo... Ech... E" replied the cavern.
Even Seema was moderately impressed. "It's a pretty neat place, I'll admit"

[Mira-Neiva Fadiele-Koudo]

"Well Tersias," she said. "You can go a-hunting for your crystal. Have fun!" She smiled. "Don't worry about getting lost, there's only one entrance, and the cavern is completely round."

[Tersias Tara-Hisakata]

Tersias looked confused "What do I do? How will I know when I've found it?" she looked around "This place is so big, there's gotta be a bazillion crystals in here, how do I know which one's mine? And does Seema get one? What happens if I pick up someone else's crystal? Do they not get one? How long does it take to find a crystal? What do I do with my crystal when I find it?" She had a million and one questions
Seema laughed, "Ters, kit, chill. You'll know it when you find it, and Mira will be able to help with everything else, ok?" she hugged her

[Mira-Neiva Fadiele-Koudo]

Mira grinned. "You will know when you find your crystal, Ters. Yes, I know there's a lot of them, but you will be drawn to one in particular. I'm not sure how long it takes, but you will find one." She glanced at Seema. "And right now, Seema hasn't been in Tialka long enough to receive a crystal, apologies."

[Tersias Tara-Hisakata]

Seema laughed "No need to apologise, I wasn't expecting one any time soon Mira, especially as I'm always to and fro between here and home"
Tersias smiled, "Ok. So I just find one that I like, basically?" she started looking round.