Disclaimer: I do not own Deltora Quest; neither do any of the other writers on here
Greetings peoples, I am back, this is more of an OC story, but Lief Barda and Jasmine will be featured a lot in this
Just before you read, this is Based on the Anime version of Deltora Quest, there are not many differences, but in the Anime, Lief's hair is Yellow and Jasmine's hair is green, and not Black. Apart from that, everything else is pretty much the same
Summary: A strange man wonders into the palace, claiming that there is an 8thGem of Deltora, and that Taegan is back. Lief Barda and Jasmine decide to help this man, but what type of feelings will this quest bring out. Too many pairings to talk about
Chapter 1: He comes
Lief lay in his room, staring at the ceiling of his palace.
It had been two weeks since he, Barda and Jasmine had ventured into the Shadowlands and freed all the slaves from the Shadowlord, but now that they had, there was no excitement anywhere.
Barda was still around, training the guards, and was rarely around for Lief to talk to.
Jasmine had decided to go out for a walk, and would not be back for a couple of hours.
Lief thought too soon, as Jasmine flung herself from a nearby tree into his bedroom window, kree following behind.
"Jasmine, why are you back so soon" Lief asked her.
"The trees told me of a great danger approaching Deltora, aimed at you Lief" Jasmine said, her big green eyes glowed with fear.
At that moment, a guard burst through the door.
He was one of Barda's elite force, he knew because they always wore a bright Red battle Suit, with a patch of Yellow on the side, which matched the colour of Lief's hair.
"My Lord, there is a man at the gates, he wishes to speak to you" the guard said.
"Tell him to come to the palace hall, I'll meet him there" Lief ordered, and the soldier marched out of the room.
"I don't like this Lief, this could very well be the danger the trees warned me about" Jasmine told Lief.
"Don't worry, if worst comes to worst, Barda will be at the palace to protect us" Lief said "so just relax."
Jasmine calmed down, and together, they walked through the stunning palace into the hall, where he saw Barda in his Commanders Uniform.
"Barda, has our visitor come through yet" Lief asked.
"He is just coming now, but I must warn you, he look dangerous" Barda answered, one hand clasped on his sword.
Soon enough, the Man entered, he was different to anyone they had ever seen. He was tall, wore a Crimson red Battle suit flanked by a Jet Black Cape, he had armor all over his body, which matched his Dark brown Hair.
"Welcome stranger, I believe you are here to ask something of me" Lief greeted him.
"Yes, allow me to get straight to the point, King of Deltora" the stranger smiled, "My name is Desmond, and I am here today to ask for your assistance."
"A village of mine has come under siege, and the Shadow Lords minions have invaded my land, in search of a great treasure, of great power" Desmond explained, "Please, King of Deltora, I beg you, help me rescue my village from the evil that lay there."
Before Lief answered, he looked down too check the Belt of Deltora, Both The Ruby and the Emerald were glowing brightly.
There's no sign of danger, but I can't draw our forces away from Deltora, not while the Shadowlord haunts us Lief thought.
"I am very sorry, but I am not able to help you reclaim your land" Lief said bluntly.
"Oh, in that case, I have one more request…you can't deny" Desmond grinned.
Suddenly, Lief felt the Emerald and Ruby go pale and dull.
DangerLief thought.
"My request is, that you and your companions die by my hand" Desmond yelled, unsheathing two broadswords from his armor.
Lief and Barda both drew their swords.
"If I cannot gain the king as an ally, I will destroy him, and aid my lands myself" Desmond screamed, advancing on Barda.
Barda clashed swords with Desmond, but after a minute of swordplay, Barda was struck, and he fell to the floor.
"BARDA!" Lief and jasmine yelled, both running at Desmond, Sword and Dagger in their hands.
Desmond looked at this advance, and swung his swords at Lief and Jasmine with such Power that it caused them to fall backwards.
"If you think force can defeat me, you are WRONG" Desmond yelled, as he moved in on Lief. "I hold the power of the Sapphire, the 8th Gem of Deltora, nothing can stop me" he screamed, lifting his sword, preparing to plunge it into Lief.
"Lief, NO!" jasmine screamed, covering her eyes.
In that moment, Doom burst through the doors of the palace, charging at Desmond with such force that the collision pushed Desmond right to the far wall, where he bashed his head onto the throne and was knocked unconscious.
"Are you alright Lief" Doom asked, helping him up.
"I'm fine, but Barda, he was…"
"I'm ok Lief" Barda said, getting up slowly, "Most of what he stabbed was simply armor and cloth."
As Doom and Jasmine helped Barda up, Lief stared at the mangled body of Desmond.
When I was fighting him, he said he had the power of the 8thgem of Deltora, but there are only seven
Lief was pulled out of his thoughts when he heard Barda's soldiers march through the door.
"Are you alright sir" one of the soldiers asked.
"Were fine, just get that man and throw him out of Del" Barda ordered.
"NO" Lief commanded, "There are some questions I need to ask him, put him in a holding cell until I call for him."
"Yes sir" The soldiers commanded, as they dragged Desmond out of the Palace.
I need to know more about the 8thGem, and why the Ruby and Emerald only went pale when I refused his request.
Well, that is the first chapter for my Deltora Quest Story. Please R&R, and tell me what you think
Next chapter: All is revealed as to why Desmond attacked them, and will the group help him now that they know who is behind this