Posted: Sun Feb 13, 2005 4:21 pm
Where to start about my disappearance. Well let's go with the truth. As I posted on Wednesday, I headed out to meet with the Rose King. I stopped first at Powell's to pick a few books. The subject matter will be revealed in this posting. After that, I headed out to the Oregon Zoo and the Westhill Rose Park behind it. I killed a few hours in the zoo, mainly to let the fog lift and calm my nerves. Who was the Rose King I thought. Why would both St.Vincent and Cipher send me to him. As I headed out, I realized I had no idea on where to begin looking. I wondered the gardens for a few hours before sitting at a bench. While there a little girl came up to me and began asking me questions. I talked to her for a bit, when a rose bush started to move and sway. I immediately reached to grab the girl but she dodged nimbly. she started talking to the bush and giggled. The bush continued to sway and I watch apprehensively for any danger. She turned to me and stated "The Rose says you need to go the maze." I stood next to her, smiled and said "your parents must be looking for you. You should get back to them." She ran off laughing and singing. I glared at the now non-mobile rose bush. Sighing I made my way to the Grand Rose Maze.
I paid the admission and began trying to navigate it's pathways. I say try because I kept coming back to the same spot no matter what direction i took. As the sun began to set I came to the center of the maze. As the moon, yes the moon, rose a circle of toadstool mushrooms encircled me. i soon found myself standing in a hallway. Ahead of me I heard laughter, song and merry making. As I walked in that direction, glimpses of shadowy figures following me flickered on the edge of my sight. I made no attempt to confront them or speak to them. As I entered the hall, I saw a great number of beautiful people. I believe the correct term for them (according to the books I bought) were the Sidhe or as we call them these days, Elves. Now I know I sound mad. Yes we believe in the monsters we fight or protect our loved ones from. But being who are benevolent? That's harder to put our trust in. The Rose King sat at a throne, a young looking lad whose eyes belied his age. He simply stated "Greetings Anthony Sears" From there we talked at great length. I learned I made one mistake during my stay there, I ate and drank some of their food. Luckily for me, the Sidhe did not give me anything that changed me or my perceptions.
After talking to the Rose King I learned my foes rank from the Unseelie Court. Just as bad and nasty as demons in many ways. Better in some, far worse in others. Their numbers and types numerous. Also many are immune to most normal weapons. Some are affected by silver, some not. Mainly they are weak to cold iron. I believe the fog covers their appearance, number and entry into this world. I learned that what I thought a Lorrana is actually a Unseelie fae. Added to this I learned of all the victims only 2 remain alive - Opie and Stephanie. Both too powerful to be simple consumed. The Rose King named the leader of this court - Eta or Etah. The exact spelling of the name I did not recieve. Knowing my personal lack of fairy lore I asked the King if he had someone whom could help. He answered "I know a mortal named Dominic, i will send for him." After which point, I was russled into a dance. How long i danced? I'm not sure. I awoke by a Park ranger poking me with his boot. "You can't sleep here. Move on." As I got up I noticed a man smiling at me. "You danceed well, Anthony." I thought to myself "Is there someone whjo doesn't know my name?" Well it turned out that this was Dominic. straight from Scotland, literally.
Well I went back to get my car from the zoo, I had figured I lost a day. a phone call to Randy on the way revealed I was missing 3 days!!!! Which also explained why my car was gone, towed by the city. After getting my car I made it back to my place. One stop on the way for Dominic to get his own vehicle, a Harley. I almost did not recognize my house. One it was too clean and two no food had been made in hours. The friendly ghost who I shared the place seemed to be missing. Seems Xain and Randy noticed her disappearance but not the why. Also they said cookies and milk vanished without a trace nightly since my journey to Westhills. Dominic apparently suspect fae, as he left to get more cookies and milk. Meanwhile I called Alias. After talking to his Mom, I learned he was grounded (not the why) but she allowed me to come pick him up. Alias noticed martha was missing immediately. We waited for Dominic and then for the fae when he put out his gift. We sighted and spoke with three brownies. The came after Martha left, but stated ghost everywhere seemd to leave the area.
I was unsure how much time we had left to find Opie and Stephanie. So I suggested we go during the day to gather info from locals and the area. We parked in OMSI again. Though closer to the bridge, exactly why I'm not sure. We split in groups of 2 (except Dominic who went off on his own). Alias with me, while Xain paired with Randy. I talked to a homeless man who said 2 of his friends disappeared the night before. Fog conditions I'm unsure of for obvious reasons. He also said several skateboarding kids vanished as well. Randy called for us from under the bridge. Both Alias and I went over to where they were. In the cement wall was a large print like that of a wolf. To be exact, from the Wyld Hunt. I tried to think of where else to ask people questions when Alias said he knew where. He lead us 5 blockes up and four over to a spot under the overpass. There several cars and vans sat abandoned. Well not entirely. several homeless people lived in them. I tried to talk to some of them when Alais walked over to a car. It caught my attention because he seemed drawn towards it. He looked into the window and started to scream "Cat's teeth!". As he fell back away from the car, a man's hand appeared in the window. We watch as it slide down. Instinctively I put myself between Alias and the car. I had drawn my gun and intesely watched the car. When i looked over, Xian had drawn his own special gun. Randy, well he had his hockey stick ready. Xain openned the car door and all we could see inside was garbage. Somehow, a sleeping bag floated out of the car. As it passed Xian a small, tiny grey hand zipped out to hit him. Luckily it missed. I also realized, at where we stood several cop cars would be in hearing distance. I holstered my gun and drew several of my silver throwing knives. Xian blasted several silent "bullets" into the bafg, and I hit it multiple times with my knives. What dropped out was one very ugly and evil beastie. Think stitch form the Disney movie "Lilu and Stitch". Except skinnier, meanier, and with exendable arms. These extendable arms let it grab unto Xian and leap on his back. Just as it was doing so I threw one of my knives at at. Harmlessly it bounced off it's chest. Randy then ran foward and hit it squarely with his hockey stick. It flew off Xian and bounced off the car. It got up unaffected by the hit. I pulled my dirk. That very briefly caught it's attention. That was soon lost when Xian drew his sword. For several moments we fought with the fae, and held our own. then i noticed Alias was missing. i noticed him openning a different door to the same car we fought around. To hands reached out to grab him. I yelled " Randy help Xian!" I ran to save Alias. Suddenly Flames appearded on the man's back and a second "Stitch" ran off screaming. just as that happened Xian ran by me and swung (or so i thought)at the man. Then i noticed the "Stitch" attached to his back and neck. He swung at Alias, and despite my attempt to intercept, cutting him on his right side. Whaty happened next is a blur. I fought Xian (the man strength is downright unbelievable) knife to shortsword. By the time Dominic finally appeared, I was severely wounded. Dominic quickly disarmed Xian and had him floating in the air. A physical? Ummm yes indeed. However, Xian under the creature's control reach for a gun he had. As I fired my own gun (which i drew when Xian began floating), Dominic dropped him. I missed completely. Luckily I hit an abandoned warehouse. I again picked up my knife and rushed Xian. Dominic had freed him from the creature's contol by dessicating it. Just as he did that, I swung with all my fury. Luckily for Xian his armor deflected it.
We left in a hurry, but I made sure to pick up my knives. Luckily we were not noticed by anyone. As much as i could i rushed Alias to my house. He bleed far to much for my liking from his wound. With forsight, I keep medical supplies there for a reason. To be safe I called Jamie asking for a favor. One of her circle happens to be a healer. As we waited I numbed Alias pain with Lidocaine and stitched his wound. It was thankfully some what shallow. My own still seeped blood and i could feel the world spin. I made Alias call his mom, on the basis of him staying over. I could nbot send him home wounded (plus his mom would have my head). Surprisingly he lied to her. Was not expecting that at all. Jamie's friend appeared. She completed healing Alias wound and quickly tended to me. My wounds were deeper and far more serious than I thought. I'm somewhat discouraged by Xian's mental weakness. I had thought Ghosthunters capable of resisting possessions. After my wounds closed, I could not rest. Despite my desire to do so. I had to go to the radio station. For the first time in 5 days I took calls. People welcomed me back and relayed their stories. It's getting worse. I don't know why but I aim to find out. Just what is He looking for or need? Research is what needs to be done. Any religous or observed holidays or astronomical observances near this time based on old Gaelic customs? Or is there something here that He can't get else where? I'll have to have the others help me find answers. I'm also curious about this production company. i'll need to look more into that as well. It's far to convient of a coincident. Remaking "The Fog" now? Hmmm.... Any thoughts from you Cipher or St.Vincent?
Dr. Anthony Sears
I paid the admission and began trying to navigate it's pathways. I say try because I kept coming back to the same spot no matter what direction i took. As the sun began to set I came to the center of the maze. As the moon, yes the moon, rose a circle of toadstool mushrooms encircled me. i soon found myself standing in a hallway. Ahead of me I heard laughter, song and merry making. As I walked in that direction, glimpses of shadowy figures following me flickered on the edge of my sight. I made no attempt to confront them or speak to them. As I entered the hall, I saw a great number of beautiful people. I believe the correct term for them (according to the books I bought) were the Sidhe or as we call them these days, Elves. Now I know I sound mad. Yes we believe in the monsters we fight or protect our loved ones from. But being who are benevolent? That's harder to put our trust in. The Rose King sat at a throne, a young looking lad whose eyes belied his age. He simply stated "Greetings Anthony Sears" From there we talked at great length. I learned I made one mistake during my stay there, I ate and drank some of their food. Luckily for me, the Sidhe did not give me anything that changed me or my perceptions.
After talking to the Rose King I learned my foes rank from the Unseelie Court. Just as bad and nasty as demons in many ways. Better in some, far worse in others. Their numbers and types numerous. Also many are immune to most normal weapons. Some are affected by silver, some not. Mainly they are weak to cold iron. I believe the fog covers their appearance, number and entry into this world. I learned that what I thought a Lorrana is actually a Unseelie fae. Added to this I learned of all the victims only 2 remain alive - Opie and Stephanie. Both too powerful to be simple consumed. The Rose King named the leader of this court - Eta or Etah. The exact spelling of the name I did not recieve. Knowing my personal lack of fairy lore I asked the King if he had someone whom could help. He answered "I know a mortal named Dominic, i will send for him." After which point, I was russled into a dance. How long i danced? I'm not sure. I awoke by a Park ranger poking me with his boot. "You can't sleep here. Move on." As I got up I noticed a man smiling at me. "You danceed well, Anthony." I thought to myself "Is there someone whjo doesn't know my name?" Well it turned out that this was Dominic. straight from Scotland, literally.
Well I went back to get my car from the zoo, I had figured I lost a day. a phone call to Randy on the way revealed I was missing 3 days!!!! Which also explained why my car was gone, towed by the city. After getting my car I made it back to my place. One stop on the way for Dominic to get his own vehicle, a Harley. I almost did not recognize my house. One it was too clean and two no food had been made in hours. The friendly ghost who I shared the place seemed to be missing. Seems Xain and Randy noticed her disappearance but not the why. Also they said cookies and milk vanished without a trace nightly since my journey to Westhills. Dominic apparently suspect fae, as he left to get more cookies and milk. Meanwhile I called Alias. After talking to his Mom, I learned he was grounded (not the why) but she allowed me to come pick him up. Alias noticed martha was missing immediately. We waited for Dominic and then for the fae when he put out his gift. We sighted and spoke with three brownies. The came after Martha left, but stated ghost everywhere seemd to leave the area.
I was unsure how much time we had left to find Opie and Stephanie. So I suggested we go during the day to gather info from locals and the area. We parked in OMSI again. Though closer to the bridge, exactly why I'm not sure. We split in groups of 2 (except Dominic who went off on his own). Alias with me, while Xain paired with Randy. I talked to a homeless man who said 2 of his friends disappeared the night before. Fog conditions I'm unsure of for obvious reasons. He also said several skateboarding kids vanished as well. Randy called for us from under the bridge. Both Alias and I went over to where they were. In the cement wall was a large print like that of a wolf. To be exact, from the Wyld Hunt. I tried to think of where else to ask people questions when Alias said he knew where. He lead us 5 blockes up and four over to a spot under the overpass. There several cars and vans sat abandoned. Well not entirely. several homeless people lived in them. I tried to talk to some of them when Alais walked over to a car. It caught my attention because he seemed drawn towards it. He looked into the window and started to scream "Cat's teeth!". As he fell back away from the car, a man's hand appeared in the window. We watch as it slide down. Instinctively I put myself between Alias and the car. I had drawn my gun and intesely watched the car. When i looked over, Xian had drawn his own special gun. Randy, well he had his hockey stick ready. Xain openned the car door and all we could see inside was garbage. Somehow, a sleeping bag floated out of the car. As it passed Xian a small, tiny grey hand zipped out to hit him. Luckily it missed. I also realized, at where we stood several cop cars would be in hearing distance. I holstered my gun and drew several of my silver throwing knives. Xian blasted several silent "bullets" into the bafg, and I hit it multiple times with my knives. What dropped out was one very ugly and evil beastie. Think stitch form the Disney movie "Lilu and Stitch". Except skinnier, meanier, and with exendable arms. These extendable arms let it grab unto Xian and leap on his back. Just as it was doing so I threw one of my knives at at. Harmlessly it bounced off it's chest. Randy then ran foward and hit it squarely with his hockey stick. It flew off Xian and bounced off the car. It got up unaffected by the hit. I pulled my dirk. That very briefly caught it's attention. That was soon lost when Xian drew his sword. For several moments we fought with the fae, and held our own. then i noticed Alias was missing. i noticed him openning a different door to the same car we fought around. To hands reached out to grab him. I yelled " Randy help Xian!" I ran to save Alias. Suddenly Flames appearded on the man's back and a second "Stitch" ran off screaming. just as that happened Xian ran by me and swung (or so i thought)at the man. Then i noticed the "Stitch" attached to his back and neck. He swung at Alias, and despite my attempt to intercept, cutting him on his right side. Whaty happened next is a blur. I fought Xian (the man strength is downright unbelievable) knife to shortsword. By the time Dominic finally appeared, I was severely wounded. Dominic quickly disarmed Xian and had him floating in the air. A physical? Ummm yes indeed. However, Xian under the creature's control reach for a gun he had. As I fired my own gun (which i drew when Xian began floating), Dominic dropped him. I missed completely. Luckily I hit an abandoned warehouse. I again picked up my knife and rushed Xian. Dominic had freed him from the creature's contol by dessicating it. Just as he did that, I swung with all my fury. Luckily for Xian his armor deflected it.
We left in a hurry, but I made sure to pick up my knives. Luckily we were not noticed by anyone. As much as i could i rushed Alias to my house. He bleed far to much for my liking from his wound. With forsight, I keep medical supplies there for a reason. To be safe I called Jamie asking for a favor. One of her circle happens to be a healer. As we waited I numbed Alias pain with Lidocaine and stitched his wound. It was thankfully some what shallow. My own still seeped blood and i could feel the world spin. I made Alias call his mom, on the basis of him staying over. I could nbot send him home wounded (plus his mom would have my head). Surprisingly he lied to her. Was not expecting that at all. Jamie's friend appeared. She completed healing Alias wound and quickly tended to me. My wounds were deeper and far more serious than I thought. I'm somewhat discouraged by Xian's mental weakness. I had thought Ghosthunters capable of resisting possessions. After my wounds closed, I could not rest. Despite my desire to do so. I had to go to the radio station. For the first time in 5 days I took calls. People welcomed me back and relayed their stories. It's getting worse. I don't know why but I aim to find out. Just what is He looking for or need? Research is what needs to be done. Any religous or observed holidays or astronomical observances near this time based on old Gaelic customs? Or is there something here that He can't get else where? I'll have to have the others help me find answers. I'm also curious about this production company. i'll need to look more into that as well. It's far to convient of a coincident. Remaking "The Fog" now? Hmmm.... Any thoughts from you Cipher or St.Vincent?
Dr. Anthony Sears
