The Labyrinth Games[23]

[Peon Erupttat]

*He grunts as he passes another viewing crystal ball to Jolie, noticing her eyeing up the others.*

[Jolie Fier]

*Accepts the crystal ball from Erupttat with a satisfied smile and a nod of thanks.*

[Lord Voldemort]

<Disappointed that Sylvan is still in the maze he frowns.>

<He had expected her to do well, and even be the first out.>

<He did not expect much from Pettigrew, and was not surprised that he was screaming for release.>

<Most of the participants had now escaped and he grew weary of waiting for the others.>

I pronounce the games to be over.

Congratulations to those of you who succeeded. You have done well.

As for those who did not make it. I shall find fitting forfeits for them.

<He taps his viewing ball with his wand.>

[Thails Labyrinth]

~~Doorways open inside the maze, allowing the trapped participants to leave.~~

[Severus Snape]

*Is very pleased that his mentor managed to escape and is a bit worried as to what's delaying Sylvan. Severus glances once in the direction from which he exited, thoughts on the Grecian witch.*

*Bows deeply to Voldemort.*

My Lord, thank you for this opportunity. If it pleases you, my mentor and I shall take our leave.

*Lifts his eyes to his master, curious to know the outcome for those still within in the Labyrinth, but keeps his tongue, turning to Zero, shoving him forward.*

Go on, boy...

[Valley Tayllore]

*bows to the Dark Lord and apparates out, feeling slightly nauseous and exhausted, but insanely happy*

[Rodolphus Lestrange]

Feb 20, 2010 14:10:49 GMT Lord Voldemort said:

<He eyes the stranger who arrived with Rodolphus with curiosity.>

LeStrange? Who is this?

*Bows*

This man assisted me in the maze my Lord. Without him I don't think I could work out where he had been going wrong for so long and he just seemed to follow me out.

[Barney Colsworth]

*He blushes and waves coyly.*

Aww he gives me too much credit!

[Lord Voldemort]

<His brow raises not sure what to make of him.>

Do with him what you will Rodolphus.

[Sylvan Thails]

*After a time the Grecian Witch in question exits with a hand pressed to her head. She looks around to the fact she's missed just about everything. Clearing her throat and even blushing slightly.*

Dark Master, I've failed you in my task. A spell cast in my puzzle room rebounded and I put myself to sleep, I think.

*She was more than a bit embarrassed, glancing away from the red eyes of her lord.*

My failure is paramount, though I will beg a chance to prove myself once more to you.

*She does smile and chuckle a bit at her own folly.*

I will have to remember the punch I seem to have with such spells, it may come in handy later down the line.

*Still rubbing her head slightly and looking still a bit groggy from it all. She straightened and composed herself before smiling graciously to the gathered. A glance spared to Severus as she nods, noting his victory over the maze.*

While my own loss stings, I hope all have enjoyed the lands of my Blood. For those who wish to return to Azkaban, I've had my father prepare a port key that only needs permission of you, Dark Lord, to be able to enter Azkaban.

My home is modest, but should this manor please you the Thails are honored to allow this be one of many safe havens at your disposal. The wards here are old as my Family and reside out of England's Wizarding reach.

*She would yet spin this failure to her own gain. The ghost of a smile tugging at her lips.*

Others who wish to use this place will offer boon to my Family that my Father shall attend to unless invited by myself personally, of course.

The Key that opened the Labyrinth will allow you Apparate Rights within Thails Manor to this point, Master.

[Lord Voldemort]

You are gracious in your defeat Miss Thails. Your offer is well met.

Though I expected much more from you.

<He takes his wand from his sleeve and points it towards the sky, keeping his gaze on Sylvan for the entire time.>

<He wordlessly fires a Dark Mark into the sky above them.>

There is the answer to your riddle Miss Thails.

[Barney Colsworth]

*Looks up at the image in the sky.*

I'd have never got that one.

[Sylvan Thails]

*SHe bows when the answer is revealed to her. Those pale eyes of hers turned upwards to the snake sliding free of the skull's mouth and the green haze it gives off.*

I expected much more from me as well, this failure will not mar me, however. I shall never allow failure to be apart of what I am.

*Her jaw tightened a bit as her teeth ground together. Failure...hr father was going to beat her within an inch of his life if she does not quickly rectify the slight on her Family name. Or at least make her wish he had. His talent with the Crutiatus Curse wasn't as refined as hers...but pain was pain and he could hold the curse longer than she could.*

[Lord Voldemort]

<He decides to take advantage of her portkey rather than fly all the way back to Azkaban.>

Lead the way Miss Thails.

[Sylvan Thails]

*Sylvan nods and turns as she walks out towards the hedge maze like garden. Statues tucked away are sometimes beautiful and sometimes grotesque. Each hidden away like some forgotten gem within the ancient hedges. Sylvan keeps to the main path that leads to the center of the hedge walk and to a beautiful fountain.*

*A chimera etched in stone and incredibly at that watches the only way into the center's heart. Hanging from it's mouth is a silver chain and a pendant at it's end. Sylvan gestures to the port key.*

All it requires is the permissions of only those with a Dark Mark to traverse it. It's been warded to keep the Ministry from tracking it as they are oft want to do. Should they try one of the house servants will be notified and England will find themselves breaching the law as they cannot observe the comings and goings of another country.

*Turning to Voldemort and smiling softly*

At your leisure.