The meal was supurb, he looked up to Tierra as well as they ate and constantly made 'mmmm' sounds at almost every bite. Even the wine was excellent, and complimented the food being served. He felt lucky to have someone in his life who could cook so well.

Corax wiped his mouth and hands on the nearby napkin, and then stood up with Tierra to help clean up. He went to her side and hugged her effectionatly and smiled down into her eyes... "Thank you my love. The dinner was great." He gives her a small peck on the cheek, and then turns to help clear the table and clean up. However Tierra takes his arm and asks him to follow her on a walk. Corax looked out into the night, and frowned a second. He wasnt sure about wandering out in the woods at night. He avoided this even when he lived alone. He tilted his head and a smile crept back to his lips. Tierra knew this area better than he did, so he would trust her decision and follow her. He wrapped his arms around her, and felt her tremble... "I would follow you to the ends of the earth my dear. Where are we going?" He chuckles lightly, and reaches down to clasp her hand. He hoped it wasnt too clammy for her, he couldnt help but sweat a little when he was nervouse. Even though he was now living with the woman of his dreams, his life was making the adjustments from being all alone... to having someone you love always around. He preferred the later.

 

 

 

Corax was curiouse at first wondering why Tierra had led him so far out in the woods, only to sit in a dark clearing next to a stream. It felt creepy and lonely out here, he clung on to her... hugging her up in his wing as they sat looking over the stream. She had brought a blanket, and basket as well as if they might be staying for a bit. The sky was clear and full of stars, twinkling like a thin blanket of diamonds above them. Perhaps it was a celestial event she wanted to show him, it was a perfect night for one.

 Then the small colorful flashes began in the surrounding foilage. Corax jumped a moment instinctively reaching for his bow, which he left behind, then realized what they were as they flew out into the clearing around them. Hundreds of faeries hovered around, playing music, dancing, and painting the night air with their colorful streamers of light. He looked over to Tierra and smiled, relaxing more he hugged her close to him as they watched the show unfolding before them. He was kind and nodded politely as they faeries introduced themselves, and introduced himself in return. Some of them he already knew, and laughed playfully as they remembered each other from the Ivory Tower. Corax looked like he was having a good time, and looked to Tierra as she spoke to him. With a nod he placed his hand over hers... "This was wonderful Tierra. Thank you for the wonderful surprise, and the fabulouse evening. Just being around you is a dream in itself which I never want to wake. Your preasance intoxicating... your mind and heart pure. I would have to count this as one of the best evenings of my life." He smiles and helps her up as he himself rises. He looks across to her still smiling, and faeries floating around them. "Yet the night is still young, and there are still more surprises." He lowers his eyelids and concentrates a moment.(Magnify X2, Reduction, Enhancement.) Tierra and even the surrounding faeries feel the sudden rise in energy as a field of force surround the two ariels. The energy thickens and brightenes all around them, the faeries swirl about outside the glowing ball of light, and watch curiously as it slowly fades... and shrinks quickly. The ball of energy fades completely leaving both ariels in the same spot, but now reduced significantly in size. Corax smiles and looks around as the faeries fly back in to surround the two ariels flying in the air with them, except they were now the same size. He looks back to Tierra... "I cant maintain this for long, but we can enjoy it while it lasts." He instantly pulls her hands along, and flaps his wings backwards, leading her into the circling dance of the faeries. His smile was bright and his laugh genuine as he looked apon Tierras beautiful face. He hoped she would enjoy the temporary change of stature. The faeries were surprised as well, now being able to freely interact with the elves on their own level of size.

 

 

 

Corax smiled as Tierra gleamed with excitement. He hoped she wouldnt freak out over the sudden change of mass, and instead acted just the opposite. He was glad she liked it, as did all the other surprised faeries around them. They all encircled the two miniature ariels, orbiting around them with smiles and friendly greetings. Corax eagerly swept Tierra up in his arms and kissed her as they continued to fly around in the dance of the faeries. While there faces were still close and their lips still moist from each others kiss, he looked into her eyes with uncontested love in them. "Im glad we make each other so happy Tierra. I think if we are careful with our time together, we truely can make it last forever." He then laughs and swings her around in mid air, his voice ringing with joy and happiness. The other faeries join in with the two ariels, and a grand ball takes place there in that small grove. Dancing, music, and a romantic evening under the stars.

 

 

 

 

Corax sat in comfort apon the leaf next to Tierra as the faerie king and queen began their dance. They were beautiful, as were most faeries. His eyes looked over to Tierra accompanied by a cheerful smile, and he couldnt help but thinking the royal faeries no matter how wonderouse they were, could never match the beautiful gem sitting next to him. He hugged her close as his attention returned to the fabulouse lights and music that filled the air around them. This evening had indeed turned out very nicely, well beyond his expectations.

When the king and queen approached them he got a little nervouse at first, but was calmed immediatly by their kind nature and request. He stood up with Tierra, and bowed like a gentleman to the faeries, and again to Tierra at her request to dance. With gentleness and a smile he took her by the arm and they joined the royal faeries in the enchanted dance. He kept in rythem with the king and queen, spinning and swaying to the music with Tierra in his arms. She could tell Corax was accustomed to dancing by the way he led her into exquisite ariel dance maneuvers. His irredescent black wings pumped strong and sure, allowing Tierra to only lightly flap her wings and lean most her weight on his. The entire time he gazed deeply into her eyes and smiled, seeming to fall more and more in love with her with each passing moment.

 

 

Corax held Tierra close, then his face seemed to relax from a hidden concentration. They slowly began to regain their normal size as they came to rest on the ground, like a feather comming to rest from a light breeze. The faeries circled them once as they finished their transformation back to their normal size. Corax then steps back from Tierra smiling, a couple drops of sweat dripping from a temple. "A walk with you this evening sounds wonderful my love. I wish I could relive this evening over and over." He turns to the faeries, and returns a bow to them as they depart into the surrounding foliage. He even turns to give Tierra a bow, then holds out his arm for her to take while they walk.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corax held Tierra close as they slowly walked under the moonlight and canopy of trees. He listened to the excitement and love in her voice, knowing now she felt the same for him as he did for her. "I think thats a good idea. Once a month, or even more.... however our hearts feel and at our own liesure." He looked out over the north, tward the distant ruins. His mind thinking ahead of their future, and how at this moment... he didnt have much to offer her. He stopped a moment and looked down to her face... "I wish the same things for us Tierra, but we are both exiles here and have no wealth in which to secure our future here. However, as I said before... I have a plan to take care of that." He turns and starts walking with her again, speaking softly... "Ive spent some time with the white wizard, and he has allowed me to help him in his research of the ruins and I have learned a lot about them. There are ancient secrets hidden there Tierra, long lost treasures and priceless artifacts. One good haul would secure our future here in Elmshade for the rest of our lives... and with another of the white mages secrets... even beyond that. I have already planned to explore the ruins once Raven opens them. Yes, it is very likely to be dangerouse... but I think we are both worth it.... our future together is worth it Tierra."

 

 

 

 

Corax smiles... "Excellent! Im glad you agree with me. Together, there is nothing that can stop us."

Corax looks around the dark forest around them, nodding his agreement that it was getting very late. "Indeed my dear. Lets get back home." He turns with her still on his arm, and walks back to tward the cottage. He felt like he was floating as they went. This had been one of the most memorable nights of his entire life... he would always remember it, and look forward to many more like it.