(sorry folks i had school today .... junior year is gonna suck. anywho, yes, i figure we all have diffrent experiences when reading the book of shrykull.... and some quick little notes on my camoflague power i don't change my image to look like things i change my colors like a chameleon and am practically transparent. and, if i were to drop concentration, i would drop the invisibility, so if saros were imitating me, he would've become visiblew when he was shocked at having mastered the power ... make sense? oh, and the God of Wisodom is a very flattering job... thanks!)
"So," I started. "Why can't we all learn to teach each other our abilities and skills? I mean, if we are all intertwined, we should be able to duplicate each other's powers. What do you think?"
Lammy shrugged. "I suppose. It seems like it may come in handy. Blarg? What do you think?"
Blarg nodded. "Makes perfect sense. We'll need to be able to copy eachother eventually. Now's a great time to start."
"Excellent! I think mine may be the most physically taxing, so we should start with meldi--er, camoflague."
General agreement from the others. We must've all been too bored.
I stood back and demonstrated my little talent, just as an introduction. The tree Saros had melded to was easily adapted by my skill. And, ta da, I was practically invisible. The little shimmering heat wave I left behind was getting dimmer all the time. My shadow was already down to nothing. The others clapped appreciatively. I relaxed and popped back into sight. "Camoflague is not a very ... simple art. But, as we are all ... one being, I suppose, you should master it easily. Ready to start?"
General assent and nodding.
"Good. Now, you need to clear your minds, much like when Saros needed to teleport us. Clear your minds."
They all closed their eyes, except Blarg, who "was always clear minded." When I had given them ample time, I spoke again.
"Now, the next thing is to picture the color of your skin. Not that complicated. Picture it as if everything you see is your color."
Several faces scrunched, but they quickly sorted out. Slight nods meant they were ready.
"Now, think deeply about your surroundings. Don't picture anyone being here, just think about where you are. You needn't a clear picture, but it should at least be accurate. Go ahead."
I watched their progress. After a few seconds, I saw Blargs color fading, and he quickly picked up. A few seconds later he was gone. But from being an experienced melder, I could track him like he was outlined in neon in the pitch darkness of night. Geeble, after a few failed attempts, slid into the background. Lammy had a harder time, and could only fade random patches of skin.
"Okay, you all need to keep your concentration up. Dropping concentration means dropping your camoflague. Lammy, for instance, you need to focus harder. Try not to be distracted."
We continued like this for a little while, and at last they had all successfully melded into the background.
"Excellent! You guys got it!"
I coached them in moving around stealthily and silently, so as to complete the hidden picture. This was much easier; we all played like Abe sneaking. Completely silent!
"Okay! Good work. You can drop it now. And no hiding! I'm an expert, and know where you all are."
Three loud gasps, and my companions became visible again.
Lammy nodded, clearly impressed. "You know, I never appreciated how hard that must be for you until just now, Ronan. That was quite an experience."
Geeble and Blarg enthusiastically agreed.
"Thanks," I said simply. "I've been wondering about some of your powers, Lammy. Why don't you enlighten us?"
Lammy accepted the friendly challenge. "All right, gentlemen. Let's get started ....."
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