On Life and Death
Disclaimer: I own nothing from any of Garth Nix's works. They belong to him.
Note: I may have accidentally copied off of other works… Please tell me if I did, and I will try to alter my writing to this. But please don't lie.
Summary: Every child is visited by the eight spirits of the bells. The ultima thule is coming, and the world must be prepared. And the spirits search for their incarnated forms…For only they can win in this time of evil.
Chapter One: Ranna, the Sleeper
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A small child, like a baby almost, with an air of innocence and naivete, Ranna sings and all is dormant.
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Relle was walking through the forest. Somewhere in her mind, she remembered the faint dream that had come to her on the previous nights. And it would not leave her be.
A p--premonition… Maybe…
she mused to herself. The small blond walked stolidly on. Maybe… She turned her thoughts back to her walking.The small child sighed regretfully and said to herself, "Maybe I should have told Daddy where I was going… Now he'll be worried…"
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Ranna is sweet. She is placid and not pugnacious at all. Ranna is the peaceful one.
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Relle continued walking. Her feet were aching now, but she couldn't stop.
Blinking, the blond walked down the path. Gnarled, old trees blocked her path. She passed them by without a thought.
What was that?
There! Again, she blinked cerulean eyes. A flash of light was followed shortly by a soft patter of footsteps.
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Ranna loves to play. She loves to hide. Ranna loves to have fun. She loves to run.
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Relle paused, momentarily stunned. The light had stopped and the small figure had turned to look at her.
A soft voice whispered, "Relle. Please, listen."
The addressed turned away, frightened.
"Please… The time of the Charter is ending… Please. Listen…"
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Ranna is timid. She is curious, though, and if something intrigues her, she will not let enough alone.
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The blond started backing away. She was scared.
Her voice quivered, "W-what?"
The ten year old continued backing away slowly.
This light figure advanced.
"Please… Listen… Don't be afraid of me…" the serene voice was upset and sad now.
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Ranna is alone. She is innocent. Ranna will be forever alone, sleeping.
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"I can't help it…" Relle mumbled.
"Please…" the form pleaded.
"I… I'll try…" She drew her knees to her chest and wrapped her arms around them.
"Thank you…" The silhouette stood up.
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Ranna is the sleeper. She will always sleep.
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"I am Ranna," the simple words shattered all reality around Relle.
A/N: Good? It's my first shot at a Garth Nix fanfic… Sorry if it's not that great. Please review! Also, I lay claim to these original characters. Please do not use them without my permission.
