The Return of the Temujai

Chapter 1

AN: Hey! This is my first fan fiction out of the anime/manga fandom, so constructive criticism is appreciated. This is an Alyss revival fic. Hope you guys enjoy.

Close to the borders of Araulen, there was a camp- and this wasn't really uncommon- traders, Roamers and Rangers were pretty common in the region but this time it was different. It wasn't a small Ranger camp of one or two poeple nor was it a sprawling and unorganized camp like that of the Roamers or traders. It was large but well-organized. A Temujai camp, no doubt. Even though the place was filled with Temujai men - there was close to no sound. Everyone minded their own business and did their work. The almost inhuman silence was broken as a single rider galloped into the camp. The man looked pleased as he made his way to the Sha'shan's tent.

"Sha'shan, the spy is here," said the Sha'shan's second-in-command , Naz'Kam.

"Send him in," he said. The young spy entered and immediately dropped to his feet, a sign of respect.

"Get up," the Sha'shan commanded "what news do you bring?"

"Good news, the king 's illness is getting worse and worse, he'll be dead in less than month," the young man "Sooner, if he doesn't not get his medication," he said with a self-satisfied look.

A smirk tugged at the Sha'shan's lips momentarily "Do what you must, you may leave now" he said. The man scampered away after a low bow.

"We will strike when the king dies, when Araulen has no leader- once we take control of Araulen- conquering Skandia will be easy. Soon we will have control of the whole Western World."

Elsewhere…..

Alyss' POV

When I regain consciousness, the first thing I do is wish I hadn't. My entire body is aching- dull throbbing pain but pain nonetheless. The moment I attempt to push myself up, sharp pain shoots up my legs and I am pushed back down by my body's limitations.

Even from my current position, I can see that I surrounded by ash and still-smouldering beams and that the area nearby seems to be isolated at the moment. By some miracle I had managed to survive the fire, I suddenly rememberthe little girl; thank god I managed to save her. I inwardly breathe a sigh of relief as at the moment my lungs are struggling to do their usual job; they're probably filled with smoke.

To think of that a simple trip back home would result in this. Wait a minute, Home? Where was home? Where was I travelling from? Come to think of it why was I travelling in the first place? Did I enjoy travelling or was it part of my job- but what was my job? They were all questions whose answers I should have known but I didn't. Momentarily panic took over me but I managed to calm myself down "Relax, it is just momentary, probably the after-effects of the fire, just start with the basics," I whispered to myself. I continued "My name is Alyss. I just survived a fire. Will is my...," I stop, who is Will? I know the name has importance in my life, I forgot my homeland but I could not forget that name. Then the problem dawned on me- How was I supposed to reach home if I didn't even know where it was? "Just the effects of the fire," I tried to tell myself but by now I had figured out, it was more than just the effects of the fire-I seriously needed help.

I attempted to push myself up again which resulted in sharp pain but I managed to struggle to my feet and take a couple of steps forward before darkness enveloped me once again.

AN: Hope you guys enjoyed. Updates will be every Saturday or Sunday- so next chaptr on next Saturday or Sunday. Do review!

IceCrystal