Well, thank you to all who reviewed (I'm still in shock that anyone would want to):
Wildmage101: Yes, I knew you would like it; it's partly why I did it. I'll write more in TSAU, and see you in school tom for our wacked field trip
Rach of the North: Yes, it is mad, but I am updating please read more.
No name here: That's very funny, and I hope you like it (though it is, indeed, written for the other Amanda). I will write myself in, but not for a very long time. (There is no romance for at least 2 chapters, but it will come, I promise)
Evilstraberry: Thanks. I am new at this, so if there are any questions after this chapter, just ask them and I'll explain.
LaLaLoVeR666: Thank you, I'll try to make it worth your while and post frequently.
Enyalover21303: I do love LOTR, and I saw the preview too, judging from the trailer ROTK will either rock or be terrible. This Enya song is actually really called 'Book of Days' but the refrain is Far and Away, and it sounded like a better title.
Lady Amache: Glad you like it, I'll try to update a lot.
Fifi the wonder pup: Thank you for that…interesting review with the advanced vocabulary. You will see soon who takes Amanda's heart (about 2-4 chapters away) and it will take almost the whole book to see how her journey has just begun, but it will be worth the wait, I promise.
Goddess of the sky: Thank you very much, I will try not to become one of those people, I hate that too. It does make Amanda happy, you can probably tell from her reviews, and she helped me write it (she's a really good writer too) so does TSAU, but it will remain a surprise until the end of this book as to what that is.
If I forgot anyone, I'm sorry. I'm still new at this. Read the note at the end for more info. Well, here it is:
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Wild Magic
Amanda woke up. Some one was softly calling her name; she opened her eyes and saw Numair, standing by the boat. They had reached land, and were in a busy city that Amanda thought must be Corus. It was the most beautiful place she had seen in her entire life; high marble turrets of the palace shone in the glittering sun. From the regal castle, to the gates of the lower city, everything seemed to be perfect, like no other city she had ever seen. Amanda gasped in awe. Numair just smiled having, of course seen it before, and started packing their things.
They made their way across the beach, through the lower city, and up to the gates of the palace. There, Numair halted, and turned to her.
"I am still not really sure who you are, or why you are here. But…" he paused, "I'm going now to meet with King Jonathon to discuss Ozorne. Afterwards, you can go where you wish. Or perhaps you would like to come with me… You should know that-"
Just then however, the herald announced Numair's arrival so Amanda did not hear what he was about to tell her. She waited outside for about an hour. When Numair returned, he motioned for her to follow him. As they walked through the vivid markets filled with unknown smells and beautiful tapestries, he bought them both meat and cheese turnovers; full of delicious spices. Numair gorged down on the food, he was famished from not eating for two days. He seemed to find talking awkward, as if he was avoiding something, or trying to tell her something. Finally, she got so aggravated she decided to confront him.
"Numair…is something wrong?" she asked him apprehensively
"Well, Amanda, when I first brought it up, you seemed kind of… frazzled. So I was afraid to bring it up again, but now I find it very necessary. There are different kinds of power in the world, be it magic, the power of the earth, or of the gods. Many have the Gift, or common magic, in vast amounts; or just a spark. Then there's wild magic, or so it is called, though it's not exactly out of control. It is the magic of the earth that is harnessed in a single person. It can be the ability to talk to animals, the magic of the desert, or as in your case, the magic of the weather. When trained to do so properly, I believe you can control all the elements of the sea, as I have seen you do.
"I have spoken to the King, and I am to be a mage for the Crown. He has given me the title to a plot of land on the coast north of here. I would like you to come and be my student, that is, if you will." He looked at her, his face full of hopeful anticipation. Amanda blinked, shocked. How could she have magic, if she didn't even belong here?
Or did she?
She knew one thing for certain; any chance she could get to be near Numair, she would take. When they reached the royal stables, Amanda decided she could no longer keep her secret. She told Numair every thing that had happened in the past day. His eyes widened in shock, but he believed every word of it with out question.
"Amazing," he breathed. "To travel between worlds through the cross communication of magic. Thank you for telling me this. It explains more then it does not…" he looked down, and Amanda realized what he was waiting for.
"Of course I'll come," she added hastily, "if you'll still have me."
He smiled, relieved and motioned for her to mount the chestnut mare he had bought, he swung up behind her rather clumsily, and they rode northwest. Along the coast, and towards the sea.
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Hope you liked it. I'll try to update every 3 days or so, depending on my schedule and how many reviews I get (at least 2-5) If you don't get anything, just tell me and I'll explain- I don't know what it looks like from another perspective besides mine and that of Wildmage101's (who helped to write it). Oh well, Review!!!!!!!!! (or I won't post)
-Queen of Connaught