Disclaimer: I do not own these characters and places or their histories. They are a figment of Tamora Pierce's imagination and are being borrowed for my imagination to have a little fun with. I hate writing these things every chapter, cause I always forget. So, this is one applies for the whole story. The things you do not recognize belong to me.
Author's Note: This is my first fanfic. I only recently became really interested in writing. I have always loved reading and have tried to write a book since I could put letters on a paper and make sense of them. This site is the perfect opportunity for me to express the ramblings in my head and come into my own style. Please review! It lights up my life to get a review, but be nice. Tips are always welcome. It can only make me better.
I have read and own all of Tamora Pierce's books and one of her short stories. I try to stay true to the books, but is a place to let your imagination free. So, if something isn't right, please tell me. Tamora Pierce has really inspired me in so many ways. Her stories have that strong, independent female character who does what she wants no matter what other people say.
I have red hair and there are a lot of things that go along with red hair that I lovingly refer to the Curse of the Red-Heads. You most likely have freckles, sun-burn easily, turn red in the face with any physical activity, no matter how small, can't wear red, pink, or maroon because it makes your hair look dirty and off in the color, and have a temper like no other. TP just gave me another role model in Alanna. Alanna made a difference in the world despite the curse. TP has also inspired me to write a book. I have an idea and I'm researching the Middle Ages. I plan to post it of I tell more about that later.
To those who have already read this and are checking out what I did, I just added some spaces to make it easier to read. I know I lose my place over and over if a paragraph get too long.
So, here it is. Enjoy!
Chapter 1 - Rejection
My stomach is churning and my breath is coming faster as I walk silently to Lord Wyldon's office. I have done my best to prove I should stay, but that doesn't matter to him, I won't be able to return. He's hated me from the start. Some days I thought I was gaining ground, but then the next day he would refer to me as nothing but "Probationer".
My heart aches and tears well up in my eyes. I stop and force the tears back while thinking, "I am a stone." I wanted to be a knight, but at least I know more than I did a year ago, and that is all I wanted to accomplish, if nothing else.
I finally reached his office. A serving man let me in and announced my presence. Lord Wyldon stood there, gazing out the window, not bothering to turn around. After a few seconds, hoping my voice would not reveal the feelings inside me, I said, "You sent for me, my lord."
He sighed and turned so I could see his weathered face. He stood there, stone cold, like a stump. Finally, he said as though practiced many times, "I did not find your performance this year satisfactory and regret to inform you that you can not return to train for your shield."
With that he turned around and continued with staring blankly out the window with his shoulders slumped a little more than usual. I recognized that I had been dismissed.
I ran for my room, not wanting the tears that were coming with the realization that I could not be a knight, to be seen by anyone. At last, I crashed into my bed and the searing in my eyes was released and hot tears poured down my face.
Before I fell asleep I promised myself to give up my dream of being a knight, but not of becoming a warrior. I'll show them what I can do and they'll regret having lost the chance of having me as a knight for Tortall. A deep and dreamless slumber swept over me from exhaustion and heartbreak.
There it is. Keep reading. This is just a microscopic part. I hope to take this fanfic everywhere it can go and I have an amazingly unexpected turn in the works. I have never seen it done before. This chapter was extremely short, and the other chapters will be like 10 times this size. Review and keep reading!