Conquest Horizon

Arabia was new and much more different than what Zaki had so far experienced on her travels. It was loud, people crowded the streets and shop owners constantly called out their wears to any that were interested or not. Roc was by her side, of course. But so were the Twins now, both herno’s keeping a very sharp eye out and about them.

More than once Bakari, or sometimes Bina, would step up and get in someone’s way. And while apologies would be given, both herno’s didn’t look like they believed them. And it was clear when Nibbles simply observed them to be pickpockets. (End)

“Be careful Zaki, there’s going to be pickpockets around that’ll ‘bump’ into you.” forewarned Nibbles as she kept her own eye around, Zaki herself questioned on why there were pickpockets in the first place. Wouldn’t there be some sort of guard partols, or means to ensure there wasn’t any pickpocketing allowed?

Roc gave a glance to her as if he understood her questioning expression as he spoke. “Arabia runs on a different system, each city is controlled by a Sultan, and that Sultan dictates laws. But Arabia is also a lawless land, and if you’re fast enough? You can get away with anything in the cities.”

Zaki made a face, as she look to the Twins and asked. “And you say this ‘Dejen’ lived here?” (done)

Bakari gave a nod and told, “for a while. But he sorta moved away after a time and startted to travel.” Then half scratched his cheek to add, “probably ‘cuz those shiftlings made their home here. It’s… really weird not seeing them around, you couldn’t go a foot without seeing a shiftling crawlin’ around.” (end)

“Probably due to Dejen influence. From what I can tell about this place so far, the sultan brother rules here and keeps a decent hoof on control.” remarked Nibbles as she glance over as she went on. “Although Ramada is probably different in their world than here.”

While Zaki subtle nod to Nibbles, she look around as she asked to the two Hernos. “Is there a lot of differences between here and what you saw of the city?” Wondering how big of a difference it was compared to their worlds and with certain events being altered. Admitally she was wondering how anyone would enjoy living here, or could live here with how...hot and unkind this place was. Even more with pickpockets around. (Done)

Nodding, Bina said, “a lot. Ramada back in our home is… well, it’s like a giant garden with the shiftlings around, and it’s becoming one of the largest cities on the inland of Arabia.” Going on to tell, “Harshio also clamped down on his rules and laws. He didn’t just have his guard, he nearly had the Shiftlings also at his call for… almost anything. They act as workforce, security, surveillance, construction, city-wide cleaning…”

“Shiftlings just like to work, work, work, work.” Bakari told with a slight snort. (end)

“Sound like a perfect means to have unpaid workers to do everything.” remarked Roc, glancing around as he kept close to Zaki as he went on. “Might explain why this Striped left, why stay in a city when it has new defenders and workforce?” He snorted a bit. “Or he didn’t like to have too much competition and left for greener pastures.”

“Roc, I think you’re speculating a bit too much.” spoke Zaki as Roc replied.

“No offense Zaki, but I’ve been around Arabia briefly, and it's a cutthroat land, where you either become top dog with deceiving and backstabbing, or you’re left in the desert to die.” Glancing to Zaki frowning at the hippogriff, he told on. “I’m just stating how things work here, Zaki. it's the unmention law of the land around here.” He then told on. “We should keep moving, I rather ensure our healer won’t get ogle too much by the natives here.” (Done)

“I’m more worried about what they might try, Roc.” Bina said with cautionary honesty. And Bakari seemed to wholly agree with a nod. While the two were young to the Zebra and Hippogriff? It was times like these they seemed much more aware of things. And as they moved, Bakari seemed to tell.

“Might not happen here, too many guards. But… well, Arabia’s a slaver’s place.” Which got Zaki a bit on edge, feeling the hairs on her back raise at the thought. “We’ve seen it from a cage, Bina an’ I know it happens and who they pay most for.” And was that the truth. The mere thought of being in a place where her kin would of been sent to be sold off for their exotic features…. (end)

She shifted her legs a bit, as she glance to see Roc giving a more cautious glare around as he moved a bit by her, just in precaution. While Zaki tried to relax, Nibbles assured the zebra. “Long as you got us, you’ll be safe, Zaki.” Zaki was once again, thankful of being reminded she was with a Spirit and a excel bodyguard.

Zaki took in a breath and slowly let it out as she spoke to the two Hernos. “We should move a bit faster, get what we need and then leave.” wanting to move a bit faster as she rather not stay in Arabia, or in this city for far too long. (Done)

“Relax.” Bakari told, “more edgy you get, more they’ll try singling you out.”

And while Bina made a face to that, she did agree. “Try and keep calm, Zaki. Bakari’s right, slavers will target people that act weak. You need to stay calm and act like you’ll be fine.” Then smile, “plus, you got all of us.” (end)

Nodding, Zaki tried to relax, ease herself as she motioned a head to Roc to move a bit to act the part. While the hippogriff frown, he did move a step away as he kept his eye out.

Nibbles look on in amusement as she could tell that slowly but surely, they will get together a lot sooner than they realized. The spirit however, gave a look around as she noticed a few of the natives were glancing them all over, but not doing anything yet. Mostly since there were guards around and they were in a group, but Nibbles also could tell they were eying Zaki like she was the largest satchel of shekels to be laid on.

She figure to not let Zaki know, mostly to keep the zebra relax and keep moving.

Although as they were moving down to the market, mostly to grab a few supplies? Zaki glance around as she heard something, flicking a ear, she asked. “Does anyone hear that?” trying to figure out what she heard as Roc glance over as he said.

“Sound like someone shouting something in the distance...hard to tell of what though.” (Done)

Bakari gave a slight jump, mostly to see over the heads of everyone. When he came down, he told, “move back, Sultan coming through.” Adding, “and it ain’t Hashio.” Making Bina a little unsure of how to take that. While she and her brother didn’t know the sultan personally? From what the changlins say, he was a nice guy.

They knew nothing about his brother, who was obeveously now the one in charge. (End)

While they were moving to the side, mostly to avoid what was coming? Nibbles got a good view of the situation as it seem this horse, being a few years younger around in his 30’s was wearing some fancy robes. Surrounded by some horse guards...She almost blink to see a armored gnoll of sorts by his side as well as she saw at least two diamond dog mercs and a griffon of all things.

When they were coming closer in view, Zaki notice a few heads bow to the sultan, as to give respect. Roc glance over as he could tell this sultan seem to enjoy having mercs around him, but he could feel his feathers on the back of his neck rise as the sultan glance to the side and spotted Zaki. the Sultan rose a hoof as to commence the group to stop, as he look to Zaki fully as the zebra tried to stay calm, but felt uncomfortable with the gaze the horse held in his eyes.

“You,” spoke the horse as he pointed to Zaki. “You shall be a new harem girl for me.”

Zaki tried not to shiver in disgust and knowing the reason why he wanted her. Looking to him, she gave a strained expression as she told. “I’m sorry but I’m not interested, or be able to do that. I am a healer on a ship, and I’m,” giving a glance to Roc she quickly move a hoof around his neck as he was taken off guard by this. “Currently in a relationship! So I can’t, Sultan.”

That seem to displeased the Sultan as he order. “Debt! Take the zebra and kill the thing by her!” The gnoll held his halbard and began marching to Zaki.

The twins move in front of the gnoll, as while they were conflicted they held their ground. Debt look down, as their gnoll was far different from this version. His eyes were as lifeless as his tone. “Move or you will be removed. Sir demand the zebra and he shall have her.” (Done)

Bina took a reluctant breath and took a stance, “we can’t let you Debt.” Bakari doing the same. She really didn’t want to hurt him, not really. The thought of Debt back home…

“And if ya don’t back down?” Started Bakari before smirking, “well… I still get to do what I always wanted to do.” Recalling a few times in the past the gnoll would demean them in some way because they were ‘kids’. Oh, he could punch this Debt and have no regrets. (End)

Snorting, Debt raise his halberd to slash down at the two, Bina catch the weapon and hold it, while Bakari smirk as he punch with a huge amount of force as Debt didn’t expect such strength. Being pushed back as the wind was knock out of him as he slam into a wall, even more going through it as he felt shock of two cubs stopping his weapon strike and knocking him into a wall.

“Useless gnoll!” Shouted the horse as he order. “Rest of you get that zebra!” He turn to look to see in shock of the female cat bending a steel Halbird in half as it dropped. (Done)

Similarly, Bakari tilted his head left to right, cracking his knuckles and telling, “do it, an’ you’ll be in the rubble like ya pal. I ain’t gonna be givin’ love taps either.” Bina more calmly just keeping in ready stance. “Go on, we dare ya. First punch is on me.” Once more getting in a ready stance. Soldiers and mercenaries hesitating a little. (End)

“I’ll triple your pay!” Call out the horse as it got a glint in the merc eyes. The Griffon move up in the air and the dogs moved close. Bina only groans in annoyance while Bakari smirks.

“Keep back.” Told Roc to Zaki as he move up to assist. The zebra ready her staff to give support as she heard and saw the gnoll getting up and grunt in annoyance. The bodyguard look to the cats in annoyance as he turn to focus at Zaki as he rush to grab her. (Done)

When he felt he was going to be close enough, the tomcat of the two seemed to just be in his way, smirking again and giving a solid punch to him again, sending the gnoll back and rolling on the ground. “Denied!” Bakari cowed before seemingly rushing off, jumping far higher than most could to literally grab and start pubmling the once-flying Griffin.

Debt got himself up slowly a second time, half nursing and feeling the need to remove his steel breastplate-- a plate of armor that now had a fist-sized dent in it. He began to reevaluate how to handle the two. And glancing, he watched the female cat tango with both dogs. She smacked one down, kicked another-- even grabed and tossed a gaurd trying to take her down.

When one of the dog’s recovered enough and tossed a vile at Bina’s head-- one that actually got her? Debt… felt a odd feeling in him. Bina made a ‘ew!’ sound and turned to deal with the dog, the liquid running over her, but for Debt? His mind was trying to comprehend what he was seeing. The sight of someone’s head… not melting to the dog’s super-corrosive liquid vial’s. The necklace steel began to corrode, and the clothes began to slow get eaten by the acid-- but the cat? She didn’t seem to notice.

She did however, when her top began to get thinner. She shrieked and shouted, “PERVERT!” Punting the dog that gave a yelp of pain. Debt watched that dog fly up, up, up… and eventually go down in the distance. The feline now looking very flustered and angry as she continued to brawl with the same strength and even more resolve now. (End)

Keep away from the two. thought Debt as he saw the other dog distracting Bina while the Griffon was dealt with the male cat as the merc was out of the fight as he was now picking off he saw, or mostly guarding Zaki.

The gnoll move by the Sultan as he spoke. “Sir, we should reconsider to leave this one, you can get a zebra slave from the auction,” But was interrupted.

“Silence, just do your job like the lackey you are and get me that zebra!” Shouted the horse.

Debt flick a ear to this but wordlessly obey as the Sultan told. “All guards, get me that zebra now!” The horses turn to follow their Sultan orders as Roc gave a displeased sound.

“Great. Soldiers.” (Done)

Another horse sliding by, Bina moved in and tried holding up her top that was not holding up. She looked annoyed too, and said, “just leave us alone, you jerks!” Though half dodged at a spear thrown at her.

Bakari snorted and took a stance. “Get lost, or I’m going to blow you away!” Less bothered about it as many patrons in the area had ran for cover. Though as they marched on, he shrugged, “fine, you asked for it.” Taking a deep breath…. Then letting it out.

It was one thing to see a accidental sneeze. But seeing it actually used and focused? Zaki felt a new surge of uncertainty of the two. Winds picked up and dusty sand was swept with. Once marching soldiers now stalled, trying to hold ground while a strong gale buffed them, caused them to stumble and slowly find themselves half sliding.

And while they reconsidered, one f the two dogs slowly stumbled up, dizzily looked at the sight. He blinked and gave a growl, mostly at bina for possibly killing his partner. With little regard, he roared and jumped at her, causing her to give a shout.

Bakari flicked a ear, but didn’t move, mostly to keep the suppression up. “Get off!” Bina shouted, grabbing and kicking the dog off her as something snapped. In his desperation, the dog grabbed for anything he could, be it the top or the necklace-- he didn’t matter. He tried to grip, but at the single toss? The dog flew away-- top now ruined and necklace broken.

Bina on the spot, felt a sudden fatigue, making her grunt at the sapped strength just being gone. “Oh no.” She half whispered, hand up to her neck and not feeling her stone. And in desperation, began to look for it-- and called, “Bakari, stop!” Seeing her red stone rolling away-- and get swept up in the whirlwind.

The tomcat stopped, the street a bit cleaner-- and the sultan with his troops and Debt slowly getting up, sand all over them. One red stone bouncing and moving past them. They didn’t seem to notice, but Bakari did. His breathing hitched and he told to the others, “go, go!” Motioning them to run. “I got this.” and focused on ahead, ready to run full tilt. (end)

While both Zaki and Roc were confuse, they noticed the area and turn to run, Nibbles noticed something very wrong with Bina. As a good deal leaving and another portion just….drifting away somehow. She glance to see where Bakari was holding ground and Looking for Bina Stone. Nibbles didn’t know why, and she was sure Bina could get another one….but something she did knew was that something was odd about this.

She came out of her ring as she told to Zaki. “Come on, lets head back to the ship now!” Becoming aware of everything and ensuring no one would jump on the group as they would flee. (Done)

Bina kept pace, but unlike before where she seemed fairly calm-- now she seemed half panicked. Even as they ran, Bina constantly watched around herself with all due caution. Why didn’t she stay with her brother? They didn’t like to separate. And yet, it was like this was best for her.

When they saw the docks and headed into the ship, each one sighed. Bina for certain, let out a sigh and asked, “Zaki, do you have any spare cloth?” Arm still over her currently bare chest. “I don’t know what the liquid was, but it just ate through my top.” (end)

Scrunching her face, Zaki told as she reach into her small bag to produce a basic large cloth. “I think that’s acid Bina. That dog probably toss it to kill you but..it just disintegrated your clothing.” (Done)

“Oh.” Bina spoke with a slight realization. And while she seemed more worried of other things? Roc was trying to understand how she wasn’t panicking she had been hit by acid-- and was fine. And looking her over? Not even the girl’s fur was being eaten away or falling out. For all intents and purposes, Bina looked just fine. It was a surprise enough to see her and her brother toss around soldiers and mercenaries, but resist or next to be immune to acid? (end)

“You aren’t a normal Herno.” Spoke Roc, trying to not stare at Bina as Zaki help the girl get the cloth on. “Most Hernos aren’t immune to acid. Tossing guards is one thing, but magic like that and not being bothered by acid?”

Zaki had to agree. “It is shocking you aren’t harm by it…” then added. “And im sorry to be rude, but it seem you and Bakari...know that gnoll?” The zebra noticed something between the twins and That gnoll by the Sultan side. (Done)

Shifting, Bina took the cloth and turned so she could have a little privacy while putting in on. In a somber manner, Bina told, “Debt’s a friend back home. He’s a bit quite, and doesn't have the best social skills, but he can mean well. Seeing him here and being like tht was…” She soon sighed, “he changed a lot compared to home.” (End)

Nibbles hum as she remark. “Seem like it was a eye opener to see what he was and what he is when you met him.” She prodded to ask. “Did he work for this Hashiro back in your world?” (Done)

Bina gave a shake of her head, “no, he worked for Dejen back then.” Tugging and making sure the new and temporary top was secure. (End)

Thinking, Nibbles Said. “Then your Debt was influenced by Dejen a bit. At least as far as I can guessed.” She However asked subtly. “So, any reason you aren’t feeling like your usual self, Bina? I’ve noticed you're...lacking something.” (Done)

She seemed to button her lip and looked about, unsure if she should speak. “I…” She tried, but again went quite. Like saying it was possibly more dangerous than anything else. “It’s… complicated.” (end)

Looking at her, Nibbles Told. “I’m sure, we can go over it in the medical bay.” Then move by Bina as she told to Zaki. “Go and take a breather,” then tease. “Be sure to spend some time with your boyfriend~.”

Zaki flushed to that as she remember on what she did as she glance from Spirit to the rising eyebrow of Roc with a expression, ‘I know exactly what you did.’ As Zaki gave a sheepish expression as Nibbles giggled as she saw the two slowly moved to somewhere, possibly to talk on what happen as the Spirit focus to Bina now. (Done)

The girl seemed to go straight to the room she and Bakari shared, no doubt to find one of her other tops to wear since she was just borrowing what Zaki gave. But while she followed, Nibbles could feel it. It was like a portain, or a large portion of Bina’s being just… muted out. And it wasn’t just that, looking bina over, Nibbles could see that the herno seemed more… burdanded, less lively, tail hanging all the lower. It was like she had a lack of sleep almost. (End)

Nibbles was wondering how this happen, but all she knew it had to do with the stones. Thinking over on it, it was odd on the stones being close, even altering their….powers.

Eyes slowly wide more, Nibbles thought on the necklaces, they were heavy duty chains to keep the stones in place. Only reason the stone was lose due to the acid being heavy duty and corroded the necklace. The stones alter the two powers….and it felt Bina soul was split somehow...could it be part of the Twins powers are infused into their stones? (Done)

It that was true, then that could explain why Bina ran with them. Because her power was just halved-- but nibbles had to be sure. But how? How could she be sure that was the truth of the matter, that Bina’s power was just halved? Thinking on it, Nibbles thought of a way o find out. Get bina to carry something she should obviously be able to carry with her normal strength. Maybe hide the fact it was actually something heavy? (end)

Thinking of what to have her carry, Nibbles follow Bina to the room she and her brother shared. The Spirit noticed it was bare and taking off the top for one of her usual ones, mostly red tops. Nibbles look over around as she gain a thought as she quickly left the room searching for what she was looking for as she grabbed a steel rod. Or rather a large wrench for one of the Engineering Golems that was using it for repairs as she quickly floated back to Bina and Bakari room as the golem look on in confusion.

When the Spirit came back into the room, seeing the Herno finished getting her new top back on, Nibbles told. “Hold this!” moving the large wrench to Bina and ‘drop’ it as Bina would catch the thing, but fell to the floor with a nice ‘oof’ and a heavy clang of the tool hitting the ground. The spirit hum a bit as she said. “I knew it.” looking to Bina as she said. “So the stones are more than they seem.” noting that Bina tried to hold it up, but realized what happen as she let go.

Nibbles look to Bina as the Herno went from ‘super strong’ to super weak...and it was all due to the Bina losing half of her power, which also meant she lost possibly all the buffs and passive abilities the stone gave her...like protection from acid. (done)

Or, so the spirit thought. But looking the girl over, and still seeing the damp head of hair, Nibbles re evaluated. Bina hadn’t removed the wet patches of acid. It was still there, and did nothing. “Uh…” Bina tried to say, then half backed when Nibbles swiped the borrowed cloth to wipe and dried the girl’s head. “H-hey, Nibbles!” Bina tried to protest, though went a little quite when Nibbles pulled the cloth away, and found it slowly get decentergrated by the still quite corrosive acid. (End)

“Well...seem despite the stone giving you buffs, you seem to still be immune to acid….thats still in your hair.” she gave Bina a slight flat look. “Hun, I know you’re trying to act as if nothing wrong, but really? We both know how deadly acid is to the body.” (Done)

Ears flattening, Bia said, “I.. should probably go get washed or… get something to neutralize the acid…” Seeming a little unable to find a way to deflect the conversation. (end)

“Hold still.” told Nibbles as she raise a hand and began using her magic to remove what acid she could as she continued on. “You should be lucky none of the other's noticed, since they would have a lot of questions. Questions I rather not have them to ask for very good reasons.” Finishing it up as she lower her hands, the Spirit inspected Bina hair a bit before nodding and told as she floated back.

“There, that should be good enough, and not get anything melted by accident. Don’t want to explain to Phobia on why your shower floor has melted holes in it.” (done)

Bina looked away to that, shifting uneasily. Nibbles rose a brow to that, but the feline told, “I’m going to just get a change of cloths and wash up.” going about the room to do just that. (end)

“And you’re going to try to deflect the fact that not only I saw you, but both Roc and Zaki saw you getting hit by acid, not bother by it, and are suddenly weak that, by now everyone will noticed. Even our two Haynus will notice the lack of your aura around you.” (done)

“I don’t want to talk about it right now.” Bina said with a heavy sigh, getting the last of what she needed. Something that made Nibbles roll her eyes, but figured she could poke at latter.

Bakari wold admit, he made a bit of a mess of the guard and the dope that was Harshio’s brother. And while part of him felt bad for beating up on Debt? Another part of him was just satisfied to finally have gotten a chance to hold slightly-less back. Payback was nice.

But, now came the problem with finding Bina’s stone. He rushed after where he last saw it and made sure to keep to path. Though as predicted, as soon as he figured where it was, some guy had to snatch it up. And as per usual, he had to go after the guy.

The guy had ran for it, using what he could to lose him, but for Bakari it was pretty easy to run over walls, jump over fences or slide around obstacles. No, the issue came when he grabbed the guy and demanded the stone back. First the thief tries stabbing him-- which didn’t work. Made the guy panic and hit bakari full force.

The Diamond Dog must of squeezed it or something, because Bakari had went flying and crashed through a wall. At most, it annoyed him and scared the daylights out of a few patrains. So, he got back up and tacked the guy. Which resulted in the dog hitting him again, and him hitting back-- they were eventually brawling. Then… the dog charged and raised his fists, intent of crushing Bakari. Something he avoided and let slip past-- before the dog slammed the ground.

Everything shook.

Looking at a few steels, Phobia half considered getting a few things. Mari hung by his side as she chose to follow him anyways with Scrappy. Mostly to find out if there was something they could use for the golem’s new chassis. But as they were ready to make a deal, the room shook. Weapons fell, the smith had to back off as his forge droped hot coal’s and steel about. Mari even held Phobia to make sure he kept his footing. “Quaking earth?” Voiced the kitsune in confusion.

Nowa and Kan smirked at the gold they had, half thinking about what they could get with it or fantasizing of the nice things they would have. Then, the ground shook and rocked. They and many others tried to keep their footing, a few stalls falling over and a few things crashing down. “Da bloody seas!?” Spoke the mare, never once having experienced a earthquake in Arabia.

Book smiled at her progress, looking at a pot of stew that would keep them all fed for a while. Siege was also nearby, having helped make it with her. It was nice to have him around to help, and lunch would be on it’s way. As Zaki and Roc came in, they seemed to keep silent, unsure how to talk to the other…

Then, everything just shook. Book stumbled and Sige caught her-- then used his magic to catch the stew-- the hot food nearly falling over and spilling. Zaki widened her stance as well, and Rock nearly fell over, wings out to keep steady. But after a second… it all callmed. Each one looking about and letting out breaths of the rather sudden earthquake. (End)

“Are you alright, Book?” asked Siege in concern, feeling the shock and panic in the room, and from the unicorn as Book seem fine, shaken but overall fine.

“Y-Yes…” spoke the mare, trying to relax and lean on the changeling side as she glance and asked. “W-What...what happened?”

“I don’t know.” spoke a breathless Zaki as she glance around as she went on to say. “But that...wasn’t normal. Earthquakes don’t appeared in Arabia, even less in the main land.”

“That was…” started Roc as he was unsure on what to say himself. He slightly shook his head a bit as he asked to Zaki. “What about Nibbles?”

The zebra glance around and shook her head. “I don’t know...I think she’s away right now.” part of her hoped the Spirit was here, mostly to explain what just happened. But they were without answers and had no idea what happened at all. Book seem to calm a bit, and glance to the stew as it was intact still, thankfully-- then another quake came as she eeped and cling onto Siege.

Zaki nearly stumbled as Roc had to balance himself, and help make sure Zaki didn’t fall as this time, this quake was longer and stronger than the last one. It brought up confusion and fear in the four, as none of them knew what happen or what is going on. (done)

This time, they felt a bit concerned. And while things were being set back in place, Zaki and Roc moved to find some sort of viewing area to see what was going on outside. And once they reached the bridge, they saw that the city was in a slight panic. Buildings, at least osme, had toppled over. There was now a slight fissure in the midst of the city-- and dusty sand rose from all over. Even a few fires seemed to have started. Then, there was yet another quake-- even stronger.

“Error! Error! What do we do!?” Shouted clicky, holding onto his consol as the ship shook and began to tilt, right before Clacky seemed to respond.

“Rise the ship, rise the ship! The Dreaded One will have our bolts if we do not save the ship!” Making them all start the ship up and make it rise, drastically reducing the shaking to near nothing. Yet the city suffered. Buildings shook and some crumbled. The fissure grew in size, the earth shok all the longer and more greatly.

There was a wet patter and both turned to see Bina, seeming to be very fresh out of the shower and having gotten her clothes on in a rush to see this. A shock and dread on her features even as Nibbles came with, a cold pit forming in the spirit's stomach. Bina was the first to say, “no…. No, no, no, no!” A slight panic in her voice seeing the quake slowly stop, but the destruction and damage seemed to have been done. (End)

Nibbles slowly look to Bina as she asked lowly. “Is this from your stone?” (done)

Eyes tight, Bina gave a nod of regret. And almost, Nibbles could see why the two were so nervous about their powers. Even more when Bina said, “someone… must of found it and figure it out.” Sounding a bit scared. And it was justified. Looking out, Nibbles could tell that there were no doubt casualties. There were people in that city, and many might have just been crushed, fallen to their deaths or are now dealing with some other disaster a earthquake could reak. Something that the inhabitants had no idea how to handle, since earthquakes were next to non-existent in Arabia. (end)

Feeling a frown on her face, Nibbles look over the damaged as she asked lowly. “Think your brother can handle it?” knowing that while a demi-god could handle this sort of destruction? It didn’t mean it was possible if whoever found and used it would hold back, or care of what destruction they would do to keep the stone. She however pause as she and Bina heard in the comms of the ship.

“Attention! Attention! This is Triplet 1, we are forced to stay above from destruction! Any of crew, please report for the bridge for head count!”

Nibbles look down to the city and took a breath in. “I...think I may need to go and find whoever was in the city...now.” Knowing that unlike her, Bina, Zaki and Roc? The other's were in the city...and were probably as confused and possibly injured in the midst of the earthquakes.(done)

Bina gave a slow nod of agreement. Nibbles could nearly see it, the Herno wanted to help-- but knew she couldn’t. And it was just painful to her to just sit and do nothing. As much as nibbles wanted to consul, she chose to move before someone in their group died.

Stone moving, there was a heavy shout of a grunt before it was lifted and tossed to the side just a bit. Mari then huffed and puffed, half falling before Phobia caught her and held her up. Tiredly, the kitsune told, “too...too...heavy….” Though, Phobia was just glad she could hold it-- the slab was big enough and looked heavy enough to have crushed him, her, Scrappy and the smith. (End)

“Thanks Mari.” spoke Phobia as he look to Scrappy and shout. “Status report!”

“I am fine, and the smith is not injured either.” replied Scrappy as he told on. “However we must evac the area immediately, as these earthquakes are unnatural. I recommend we leave to the ship poste haste at once.”

The Striped grumble but nod, knowing that these earthquakes were very unnatural. He glance over to the ruined workshop of the smith as he told to the horse. “Look like we can’t do business.” then turn to walk while carrying the kitsune by his side with ihs left arm. A brief glance to her with concern in his eyes as he asked to the Haynu. “Need me to carry you, Mari? That was a lot bigger than what you could handle.” (done)

Breathing in, Mari told, “give moment, need just… breath…” Taking a deep breath-- before the third quake hit. They all stumbled and Mari even reached for a seal in her hidden stash. Looking up, she told, “MOVE!” Channeling what power she could to the seal and held it up, a sort of magical barrier made over their heads while they ran. Stone and clay crumbling, crashing and falling around the. People screamed and ran about, trying to avoid the now crumbling buildings. (End)

“Scrappy move!” ordered Phobia as he moved his arms to carry Mari in princess style, running on his legs as the golem rush by his creator side. “Scrappy, how long till we reach our ship?”

“Calculating, possibly within 10 to 20 minutes due to destruction of surroundings, sudden earthquakes, and burning objects and falling objects.”

“Then I got to move faster, hold on Mari!” told Phobia as he partially hoped the magical barrier would cover them all as they were rushing. Phobia didn’t knew why a earthquake was suddenly happening in Arabia, last he knew, nothing like that existed here at all! So why was one happening now!? Looking around as he saw various buildings crumble, streets block off and panick people moving around, Phobia grit his teeth as he focus on his running and keeping Mari held in his arms as he asked to the vixen in his arms. “How long can you hold it?” (done)

“Charge hold for few minutes.” Told Mari, hand getting anouther seal out. “Will ready next--” Then found her focused paused. She gripped him as Phobia ha dto screech to a halt as a building came crashing down before them. Dust and sand rose, making them cough as slowly, the quake calmed… While they coughed and the dust slowly settled, they got a look around.

Destruction was all around, and even a few fires seemed to have started to spread. Horses, Dogs, a few ponies or griffins-- they all rushed about, trying to get to safety. Trying to dig other’s out. Trying to figure out what was going on. Confusion and chaos had started to take root, and it was just a outright panic. (End)

Looking over the destruction, Phobia had to wonder on where to go, even more with so much chaos going around. Scrappy look over as he spoke. “Calculating…” looking over the area as he soon told. “Finish scanning, we must move thorugh the panick or go around it, cannot reach to docks in this area so quickly. I recommend we move around as to not get into the chaos of both fire and people.”

Phobia was about to ask which direction, before he heard that Spirit voice. “There you are!” getting him to turn his head as Nibbles came down and look at all three as she let out a breath of relief. “Oh good, you all are fine!” then pointed to a direction. “Listen, just go through there, keep moving straight and wait for the other's.” there was a low rumbling and Phobia had to try to hold his stance with Mari in his arms as Nibbles cursed.

“Damn it, nevermind. With how bad things are, I got to do this.” and before he or Scrappy could question on what, Nibbles place her hands on both Striped and Golem-- and they were in the bridge as Phobia landed in his chair and Scrappy on the gorund.

Clanky turn his head and spoke. “Dreaded One, you’re safe! Thank the Stars!”

Clicky made a salute. “Don’t worry sir! We made sure we got the ship away from the destruction!”

Phobia slowly nod, then look to Mari as he asked in dumbfounded. “Did that Spirit just teleported us from where we were...to the bridge?” then shook his head. “Ugh, nevermind. Magic users…” then asked to Mari. “Feeling better after...whatever happened?” trying to wrap his head around the fact earthquakes were apparently happening right now. (Done)

Mari blinked and slowly got herself out of his arms. Phobia was confused, but when she walked before the large window of the ship? He did, and felt the need to get up and also walk up to look over the city. Or… what was left. Sure, he had dreams of conquest, of wrecking the forts or cities in his path to show his dominance-- but this was the first time he saw utter destruction. And part of him… wasn’t sure how he felt about it.

He even watched a few building’s slowly tilt and crumble into a large fissure, one that looked deep and dark and he couldn't’ see the bottom of clearly enough from their position. And while they were not close, they were close enough to see a few people falling into it. What happened to them, was unclear in the darker depths. (end)

Looking at it, Phobia didn’t knew what to say, as he was watching the utter destruction, the city and...falling people as part of his mind recalled on what Najat said of the ‘line’, of the pain and suffering people would have from the works of a person selfishness and destructive desires. The Striped witness this and felt possibly for the first time since he left the Isles...horror.

It was one thing to dream of it...it was entirely another to see it witness before his eyes. Even more as this was from a unexplainable disaster. The only thing he could do was to watch. However his body seem to want something, as his left arm move over to Mari and with his hand place somewhere, he wasn’t sure where as it seem he was pulling her close to him as if he wanted something, anything to hold as his eyes were having this burned into his mind to remind him of such tragedy laid before him. (done)

If he realized or not, Mari moved by his side, looking on with sadness of the tragedy before her.

Hoof hitting the ground, Nowa gave a hiss and low grunt. “Damn!” She half shouted, breathing and looking at her leg now under rubble. Shaking her head and half sneezing at the dust, she shouted, “Kan? Kan ya still breathing?” Using her other hoof to try and push the rubble off, but to no avail. “I could use a hoof here! I think I got a--” And gave a loud cry of pain. Stopping from pulling her leg out, Nowa said in a restrained tone of pain, “yup… it’s broken I think…” (End)

“Give me…” a grunt sound of annoyance came as Kan force off any stone over her. “A moment!” breaking it off as she shook her head and look to Nowa. Examining the mare and the stone over her hindlegs as he said. “Hang on.” trotting by as she used her hooves to carefully, but surely break into the stone to make it easier to get Nowa leg out. It took a lot longer than she liked, as mostly she was a Haynu now.

But within a moment of time, the stone was into a few pieces that allowed her to help Nowa get out from the rubble. “There we go.” then glance to their spoils of coin as she look from it, then to Nowa as she said. “We got two options. I carry you and forget the gold, or I carry the gold and drag you like a carcass while we try to escape.” then motioned to the hindleg. “Personally I recommend the first, as I rather not damage that leg anymore than the pain you are currently in, Nowa.” (done)

Alarmed, Nowa looked from Kan, to the gold that was half spilt on the ground, then to Kan again-- and then the gold. With a grunt, Nowa said, “for the bloody tartarus sales on high skies-- why the GOLD!?” Then they felt a aftershock hit, making Kan teeter and Nowa hunker down. When it settled, Nowa glared up skywards, “well fuck you too!” And told to Kan, “Alrogh’ help me up. We can steal gold off the next sob that pisses the lot of us off.” Getting to her hooves, and wincing while trying to hold her leg up in her unbalanced state. (end)

Rolling her eyes, Kan moved by Nowa as she told. “Hold still.” then quickly moved under Nowa stomach as the Haynu moved up as Nowa was now over Kan back like luggage as the half-demoness turn and continued on to say. “Try not to move too much, otherwise it’ll be annoying for me to keep the both of us steady when the aftershocks keep coming up.” trotting as carefully as she could as she examine the area around them.

Part of her felt annoyed they had to lose the gold, but it was for a good cause. Mostly to keep a somewhat friend safe and their navigator alive to fly the ship. Plus her mind was more focus on how there was earthquakes in Arabia in the first place, since that never happened once in her life, or in Arabia altogether. (done)

She could hear Nowa rumbling something before saying, “this is one big mess.” Seeming very angry at the loss of gold. Which Kan couldn’t blame her for-- they had a really big bag of it. “An’ since are earthquakes a thing here? I’ve sailed these sands most me life, and not once has a city ever had one hit! This ain’t the holds and their wonky ground, this is Arabia!” (End)

“Agreed, something is incredibly off here.” said Kan as she moved around a corner, trying to remember the way back to the ship as she continued on. “Something is very unnatural with this earthquake. We’re far too in the mainland, nowhere near the waters or for anything to cause it. Its either magical…” then gave a very low gulp. “Or someone in the city must of pissed off a Medelier.” shuddering a bit as while it was rare thing? Pissing off those lot was a very bad move, especially for the person and their surroundings.

But in either case, it was something to figure out later as she said. “Lets just get back to the ship, we can figure out if it was something I rather not get close to-,” then nearly stumble from a aftershock as she cursed. “Damn it all! Aftershocks! Why is it always aftershocks!” (done)

Kan shifted her balance, mostly because the ground titled. There were plenty more voice rising as the ground tilted all one way. A few loose things either rolled or sid by, but once it all ended? Things settled. Nowa breathed in and said, “if I weren't on ya back like some sac, I’d be running by now. I don’t feel comfortable on the ground any longer.” (end)

Giving out a breath, Kan said. “Then let's hope that we can reach the ship in time before another earthquake or aftershock comes.” trying to move as fast as she could, without disrupting Nowa on her back as the half-demoness was trying to get to the docks, or at least a way to reach the docks with how destructive the area was in rubble and destructive properties. She did however glance up and groan as she said.

“Great, the ship is in airborne. How are we going to-,” then pause, turning her head as she sensed something. Then frown as she said. “Nevermind.” sensing the one energy of a Ascendent Spirit she never thought she would be happy to see, as Nibbles came down and said with a whistle.

“Oh wow, you are lucky I can sense you Kan.” then noticed Nowa on the haynu back as the spirit move by to inspect whats wrong, then said with a frown. “Look like its a classic fracture leg, not yet broken, but pretty close.” then look to Nowa as she added in amusement. “Thankfully it can be healed with Zaki magic.” (done)

Sighing, Nowa told, “good, I be wanting to have it all right as can be.” Then gained a thought, “say, ya couldn’t happen to go to that half topped place there to get our gold, could--” And like that, the ground rumbled-- but it wasn’t a aftershock. Nibbled had to dive to grab the two as the ground slightly upheaved and shifted and teleport them all out.

They appeared on the bridge, and while Phobia wanted to look at them, he was too engaged with what he was seeing with Mari. Even Kan, as she shook her head and looked up, found herself just as entranced in the morbid sight. Ramada was falling to pieces. The fissure grew in size, the ground tilted, buildings fell to one side-- the city suffered a earthquake eight times as bad as the first. And it lasted for a good time.

Slowly, it settled. And while they silently looked at the destruction, they could see a few other ships were drifting about. Apparently, a few at the docks had the same idea and were now alive to tell the tale of something terrible happening. Ramada, in Kan’s eyes, was not going to last long once other’s caught wind of it’s near ruined state. (End)

Frowning, Kan look over, not bothering to look back as Nowa was being held up by Nibbles, the Spirit was probably sending her to the medical bay for Zaki to get the mare leg looked at. However she slowly turn her attention to Phobia, looking over the Striped as she asked. “Did you had something to do with this?” her tone accusative as it brought him out of his mesum gaze as he look to her in a surprised and possibly shock look.

“What?”

Glaring at him, she repeated. “Did. you. Do. something?” then jab her hoof to the city remains. “WITH THIS?!”

Looking from her and to the city, Phobia turn to say. “No, I did nothing Kan.”

The mare gave a harsh snort. “Well sorry if I don’t believe you, but this got your hands all over it! Destructive nature and something big, Phobia! For all I know this was probably some new invention, like a bomb, or a rune-- or maybe some sort of experiment that went wrong.”

Looking to her with a harden look, Phobia told with a low snarl. “I. Am. Innocent.” giving a look back to the city remains, as there was a unsettling feeling in the Striped stomach as he said in a more lower tone. “I can...never conceived anything like this...ever…” Kan however didn’t believe it, as for all she knew, it might as well been the Striped handiwork somehow. (done)

Mari only told, “we were in city, near crush by stone.” Then shook her head, “Phob not to blame. Save his life from being crushed. Helped carry me out.” Then looked back, “quaking earth… much worse than ever see.” and Kan had to agree, some areas that did suffer quakes never had something like this happen. Much less multiple earthquakes in such a short time-span, this was not natural. (End)

Giving a huff, Kan look at the destruction as she said. “Then its either someone else that did this by magic, or possibly something else.” she didn’t made mention of it being a Medelier. Mostly as seeing the sight before her? It was none of their handiwork...or at least as far as she knew of from what she heard from. No this was something else...the only problem was what?

There was another pop, as this time a few heads turn as Nibbles held up Bakari, who was looking unusual fine despite him being filthy with dust, sand, and looking pretty annoyed as she let him down. “Well good news you’re fine.” said Nibbles as she gave a glance to the window and remarked. “But the city look ready to crumble into dust at this point.” (Done)

Bakari grumbled. Fists tight and soon walking off for the doorway. None of the other’s knew how to take Bakari’s current mood. They would think he’d be more scared-- but instead he looked angry. They all heard a “damnit!” and a clang, his fist thumping on the wall before stomping away down the hall. (End)

While most didn’t paid much mind to it, mostly focusing on the city, Nibbles glance to see that where Bakari punch, had a slight dent, it was noticeable to most eyes...but it would need to be repaired fast before Phobia noticed it. She glance and noticed that Scrappy was focused on Bakari leaving the bridge, and the dent as she thought. Great, the golem noticed...look like it’s a lot smarter to noticed details than I thought, maybe more cunning too. thought the spirit as she floated by the group as she figure to let Bakari and Bina ‘talk’ it over without her around.

They would probably need to figure out on what to do, and Nibbles herself wonder on what the implications were now that she knew that the stones were more than pebbles on necklaces...but powers, or part of it that were part of the Twins being. It was a rather unsettling thought, even more to whoever had it.

Kan look to Nibbles as she asked. “Do you know what happened?” the Spirit glance as she gave a hum and shrug.

“Don’t know.” She internally knew that she didn’t know what happen when Bakari gave chase...but she didn’t noticed Bina energy stone with him...which meant that there was someone out there with the power to cause a city to crumble...and was on the loose as she internally wanted to facepalm. Part of her wanted to forewarned the group, but the Spirit also knew it was slightly dangerous, mostly to give the other's idea of how big things really were.

Especially to a former demoness and a still unhinged striped. (Done)

The dangers were starting to show more and more. No wonder the Twins didn’t trust anyone-- if anyone figured out about their powers , or the fact of how most of it seemed focused around a single stone anyone could use? Nibbles felt a worrying fear rise up. That had to be the reason why so many were after the Twins. Not just because of their initial power, but because of their Stones. And if one stone gave the power to wreck a whole city in earthquakes, each one doubly stronger than the last? (end)

then it’s possible with two stones? Could mean someone would have the combine powers of a demi-god. thought Nibbles, and That was even more terryfing as she consider on how to carefully explain it to not only Zaki, but to the other's. She was certain Kan and Mari would notice it. Even more with Bina lackluster of her energy and her body posture.

Thinking it more, she glance to the two Haynes as she knew she would need to talk to both, mostly to get them to understand on why it’s a bad idea to try to use the stones, or for them to find the stones. But she was sure the later could behandle. Since they were watching the effects of someone else using it. (Done)

There seemed to be author aftershock from the most latest of earthquakes, and Nibbles almost wanted to wince. Part of the earth that held up some of the city apparently couldn’t hold it’s weight anymore, and slid. She knew that a good few hundred were going to die there and then, even as it slid and began to fill the newly made chasme that had formed during the whole event. Part of her mind then revealed that a few hundred was being kind.

The person that had that stone, clearly didn’t understand the destruction they brought. And they probably might not care. And that was just as worrying.

Kan had to fly the ship in Nowa’s stead. The mare just unable to stand properly for a while due to the fractured hing-leg of hers. The mare wasn’t happy, but took her bed-rest as Zaki ordered. And while everyone tried to get over what they saw or had gone through?

The Twins stayed in their room. Bakari pacing in a worked up manner, and Bina sitting in her hammock. She kicked her feet, and the tomcat continued to think and ponder. It was then the door got knocked on, and Bina said, “come in.” Though her tone sounded a little subdued. (end)

Zaki came in, a concern look on the zebra face as she asked. “Is everything alright? You two haven’t gone out since...what happened.” Looking to the two over, as Nibbles floated in as the Spirit sigh and Said.

“Best if I close the door.” Closing it behind them as Nibbles look to the two Hernos as Nibbles Asked. “It’s Bina Stone, isn’t it?” Getting Zaki confuses at the Spirit as Nibbles went on. “It’s the reason Bakari is worked up and Bina is like this, Zaki. Someone got her stone and cause the earthquake.” Which shocked the zebra down to her core. (Done)

Bakari snorted and said, “you think that’s bad, wait until the bozo figures out what else it can do!”

“Bakari.” Bina spoke up best she could. “I know you want to go after him and get it back, but you can’t just leave. People saw us.”

“That guy wanted to get at Zaki!” Bakari complained, “I wasn’t gonna let him get his way after what we’ve been through.” Nose flared and eyes glaring.

Hands up, Bina told, “I know, and I’m with you on that-- but people saw us, saw you. They might have maybe died-- but the ones that survived and watched you duke it out with some dog super-powered enough to run through stone walls and topple buildings-- upheave the GROUND!? It’s like the first time we got our powers all over again!!” (end)

While Zaki was speechless to this? Nibbles thought and Said. “And it’s probably means more will hear, which means merc, power hungry people— and maybe a whole line of other's will come after it...and you two.” (Done)brb

Bina sighed and told, “we need to get my stone back before we go home. I can’t go home without it.” and while she loathed to say it, she knew Nibbles knew. Meaning other’s would find out… so, she said with a deep sigh and a sagging of her body. “Because if we don’t? I’m… too weak and helpless-- and there’s going to be someone out there causing disasters that will kill hundreds. We… can’t let that happen.”

“An’ don’t joke on the weak part.” Bakari half glared. “TRy imagining being unable to lift a ten-pound bag because all your strength got sapped away. Or not being able to push someone away-- it ain’t fun or great.” (end)

While Zaki was taking this in, she slowly spoke. “Then...we need to tell the other's…” getting the two Hernos to look to her as the zebra went on. “While it might not be the best idea? It would mean theo thers would understand the seriousness of this, and would probably try to help in their own right.”

“We just need to word it right.” said Nibbles as she went on to admit. “While I am a Spirit of Faith and like to have my faith well place? Well, sometimes I need to remind people of cold hard facts and give them a clear idea on whats good and bad no and then. And this group will need a firm reminder on what might happen if no one but you two got the stones.” (Done)

Making a face, Bakari asked, “they want a firm reminder?” Pointing to himself to tell, “then I’ll tell them straight out if they try takin’ my sis’s stone? I’m going to show them why they you don’t mess with me.” Which had all females give him a long look.

Bina sighed and said, “we shoud tell them that it’s dangerous to try using it for themselves.” Going on to say, “You weren't around for it, Zaki, but Nibbles was trying to get a rough idea of our power. And, well, what she found out and now sees-- is you don’t just have complete control over the power. Its… it’s just too much to handel. Bakari and I had to learn the hard way that it’s just too much at once, and there is no ‘controlling’ it at first because it’s so hard to keep it in check.”

Bakari decided to elaborate. “Those quakes?” Going on to scoff, “the dog that got the stone tried to hit me and instead slammed the ground. He had the want to cause damage I guess, or knew some earth magic. Whatever the reason, guy caused the quake. Then figured ‘ay, I’m stronger now!’ an’ did it again!” Then held a finger up, “thing he didn’t know? Every time ya use a element part of the stone? Ya double the effect an’ power each time you use it.” (End)

Zaki took that in and slowly spoke with realization. “Meaning...that the more the stone is used for a specific element, its increase its damage, and increase casualty rate around the area.”

“Meaning sooner we find the dog, the faster we can try to get Bina her stone back.” nod Nibbles as she however admit. “But thats probably going to take a while, who knows where that dog is, and who knows how long till he pop up again. Might take time for us to find out where he went...or who else has the stone now.” (done)

To that, Bakari said, “give it a week and people will be talkin’ nonstop about it.” Seeming sure of that. “If the guy has enough ego in him? He’ll start using it to do what he likes. An’ everyone’s gonna know about a dog that can freakin’ toss a house size bolder around like it’s a beach ball.” (end)

“And would either side with him, or backstab him to get that power.” mused Nibbles as she said. “But it might take longer for us, since we still need to get the guy stuff from his former lair.” thinking a bit as she consider that it might take them 2-3 weeks at best to hear on this dog, or someone holding the stone. Mostly due to travel time as well as for them to reach to the closest city to hear about the dog. (done)

Shaking her head, Bina said, “they might get our powers, but not our full durability. Only a partial amount.” (end)

Zaki look to Bina and asked. “Meaning he has a hardy body to protect him from some damages?” finding this information rather new, granted it really was for the zebra, as she didn’t know the full extent of the Twins abilties or their passive strengths. (done)

Bakari gave a nod and told, “you think we could lift boulders or crush metal just because?” Then gave a slight snort of a laugh, “naw, look Zaki, you’re a doctor, healer, right?” Going on to tell with a roll of his hand. “I ain’t the smartests, but I know how to pick up on what Bina says. And she’s right about one thing, if we ran the speeds we could? Punch the stuff we do or even just go into the stuff we do? We’d rip ourselves apart!”

Bina gave an agreeing nod. “At best? They have enough resistance to not lose a arm from being pulled from their socket from a overly fast punch. Or not get killed on impact because they ran way too fast into a brick wall and go through it.” Then patted herself. “But since it’s only a small partial amount? It’s nothing like us.”

“Oh yeah.” Bakari agreed. “I could still stand in lava if I wanted to, and Bina can chill in a freeze nakid and be fine. I once took a cannonball to the face--” and added, “that still freakin’ hurt, but I bounced back in a few moment’s. More jarring than anything.” (end)

Zaki stare at the two, Nibbles herself couldn’t help but stare as for a brief moment they just stare at the two Hernos as Nibbles could only comment. “If that isn’t a way to show you two are demi-gods, then I don’t know what is.” (done)

Bakari gave a shrug and Bina admitted, “we… didn’t realize it either until later on. It was… a slow realization more than anything.” (end)

Zaki slowly nod, as she thought to herself a bit, then asked to Nibbles. “Should we try to get what crew we can to inform them about the danger of the stones and not using them? Or Bina stone in this case? The sooner we do inform them, the more prepared they might be if we faced off either that dog, or someone else who holds the stone.”

Nibbles thought over that as she admit. “While we should do it? I think we might need to hold up on that, mostly since some of the crew are still adjusting to the sight they witness to the entire city falling apart and becoming nothing but ruins from the damages that dog did.” (done)

Bakari soon told, “ya kidding?” Arms crossed as he told the two, “look, if we find the guy? I’m fighting him. The rest of you could get squashed-- he has access to Bina’s powers.” Going on to roll a hand, “sure, got speed, durability some and strength-- but also can make earth fly around or cause water to fly around. Doubt he knows how to get ice or shadow to work though…”

“I don’t think he can make water work yet because Diamond-Dogs aren't that partal to water.” Bina pointed out, but still said to the two. “But Bakari’s right. The other’s could get crushed under dirt and rocks! He might not know how to use those powers, but that’s what makes him extra dangerous, the fact he can’t properly control them!” (End)

“But what else are we to do?” asked Zaki. “while Bakari could handle the dog, what if he’s not alone? He might have a full on group by his side.” although the zebra noticed Bakari laugh to that and Bina was slightly smiling as Nibbles couldn’t help but roll her eyes as she told to Zaki.

“I think Bakari could handle a ton of stooges. I’m only assuming this wasn’t the first time their stones were stolen and they had to get it back.” (done)

Shaking her head, Bina told, “you had no idea.” going on to tell, “when we first got our powers, we had to put our stones in our pocket’s because we didn’t know they were important-- until they dropped.” Then sighed, “then we had to try securing them-- we rigged a simple metal wire and used string-- but that broke easy and we lost it again. So we tried something more, but we still lost it by chance or by some magic--”

“Magic is total cheating and hax.” Bakari snorted.

“--and even then things tend to happen just by off chance.” Bina went on. “And by then, it was too late. Too many people caught wind and they were all the wrong sort.” Then thought to herself to admit. “Sometimes it can take up to a month to track our stones-- but we’re usually on the move. We used to voyage anywhere and everywhere on a small two-person ship. Sailing with the wind and exploring the world…”

Bakari hummed and said, “well… what about Asha?” Making them all blink. “If she’s a Seer in this world, she’d know where to look.” (End)

The two look to each other and Zaki face scrunch up to that, Nibbles muse over that and said. “Normally that would be a great idea, make things easier...buuuuuuuut we can’t. Mostly due to one, tiney, tiny, liiiiiiiiiiiitttle detail.” then soon told with one word. “Phobia.” (Done)

“And?” Both seemed to say. (end)

The two look again at the other as they seem to debate on it as Zaki let out a sigh and spoke in a diplomatic tone. “Phobia is...what we would described as a...Striped Exiled.” taking a moment to consider her words carefully as she continued on. “He had commit a large enough crime, to the point he’s a...enemy to most of the United Isles to a extent and this ship is...rather the reason why.” (Done)

The two traded a look… then the two weren't sure how to take the next statement from Bakari, “fine. Then Bina and I will just sail there once you get us close enough.” Bina seeming to nod right along, not seeming at all bothered by the idea. (End)

Scrunching her face, mostly in slight surprised, Zaki asked. “And you two aren’t...bothered by this fact that Phobia is a criminal and a Exiled? “(done)

Bina only told, “Dejen is Death’s Gambler. And everyone, and I mean everyone in Arabia, is scared of him. To the point that nearby places have slightly heard about him and know to steer clear if ever in Arabia.” She went on to explain, “he hasn’t stayed in arabia anymore for the last year or so. But just say his title? And people still back away.” (end)

Whistling, Nibbles asked. “All of Arabia is terrified of him? No one can get a rep like that easily, any idea on how people back off once his title was dropped?” (done)

Bakari rolled his eyes, “it’s in the name. When Dejen gambles, there’s gonna be losers and one winner-- but the house always get’s the prize. And tha’ house? It’s Deaths.” (end)

Zaki was a bit surprised at this, not expecting the Striped own title being used as a means to show of him being a gambler and attracting death around him. Nibbles on the other hand, could only remarked. “He’s either got a lucky star under him, or Death see him as a good business means to get mortal souls faster.” She did however told. “But I don’t think we got anything for a ship, much less a dingy for you to travel in of the Isles. We would probably need to head to the coast cities to grab something like that.” (done)

Bakari only nod, “that’ll work for us. Long as Bina and I got a sailboat? We’re set.”

Seeming to add assurance, Bina told, “Bakari and I sailed the sea a few times. We only had problems once during a really bad storm when we both didn’t have our stones because we just escaped a slaver.” Then added, “and… don’t ask. It wasn’t a great experience.” (End)

Zaki gave a understanding nod to this, as Nibbles briefly nod too. The zebra thought and soon said. “After we gather the materials, we can probably ask Phobia to head to one of the closest cities in the coast, gather a sailboat of sorts with supplies and get close enough to the Isles without getting Phobia in a panick...or at least get prickly getting close.”

“Oh I’m sure he’ll be fine, long as Mari keep him calm, he won’t be that hysterical.” assured Nibbles as she said to Bina. “Although I may have to tell Mari and Kan, mostly since both of them would notice about you by chance…” then thought and asked. “Also how are we suppose to find you if you know where to go? Since we can’t go to the Isles, and it would take time for you to reach anywhere in the mainlands.” (done)

To that, Bina told, “We’ll meet you at Manehattan. It’s in Equestria and one of the saffer places Bakari and I can sail to and wait.”

Agreeing to that, Bakari added on, “We can stick around the place until you come and get us. You should have everything done and Phobia should get that whacky machine working by then too.” (End)

Both agreed to this as Zaki give a farewell nod to the two. “If you pardon me? I need to check on my patient, Nowa has been rather agitated since she’s in the medical bay until she fully recover.”

“Plus I need to go with her as usual.” added Nibbles as she wave to the two and floated by Zaki as the zebra turn and open the door to exit out. Although as she did, Zaki asked in concern to Nibbles. “Do you think we could persuade Phobia about this plan?”

Waving a hand, Nibbles said. “Oh relax, I’m sure if we word it right? He’ll agreed.” knowing that if they word out their request correctly? Then things would be fine.