Hey, people, Ladin here, hope you even like this fanfiction, but... I had fun writing it anyway, so.

Ladin

Ariana stopped in her tracks as she saw us walking toward her, apparently finding what she set out to find.

"Thou are up far too late, Aiyanna Starbreak." She said to me in her majestic voice. "Andras Stormslinker. How did you come to allow young Aiyanna to stay up all night, let alone yourself?"

I stuttered and slipped as I replied, "I-it was my fault ma'am, we were training, and I fear the time got the better of us, I beg your forgiveness." She looked down at me, as if she didn't believe what I had said, and glanced at Andras for confirmation. He nodded, and she sighed. I watched her as she glided over past Andras and, talking over her shoulder.

"I will let it go, if tomorrow you are ready and awake for practice." Once she was out of sight, I giggled and ran to my door, pushed aside the traditional cloth hanging, and slipped inside, leaving Andras stunned by Ariana's assumption that it was him who had kept us up late. I stripped down and picked up my silken sleeping cloth. It was a small tunic-like dress that fell down to my knees. I thought that I wasn't going to be wearing it while I was in training, but I am tired. I crawled into my bed and fell asleep as soon as my head hit the pillow.

The next morning I awoke to the noises of swords clanging together, and I realized with dread that I had overslept. I rushed getting my clothes on, and ran down the steps, almost flying across the training field to Ariana. She glanced at me and smirked, obviously remembering our agreement. I looked around, and sure enough, there was Andras, dueling regretfully with Eladra. I was immediately struck with anger at not being awoken, and Ariana noticed my glare.

"Do not feel malice small one, I asked him to let you sleep." I nodded my acknowledgement, and turned to face her, ready to receive my punishment. She must have sensed my submissive behavior, for she said, "Do not worry, your punishment has been decided by your classmates, seeing as, it was their time that was wasted."

I replied in a small voice, "What is to be my punishment, Mentor?"

She turned her serious gaze to me and said, "You are to duel me, as chosen punishment, with real weapons." As I gaped in horror at my classmates, a young boy of about 8 brought a wicked blade to my side. I looked at the flamberge in awe, it was a two foot long blade, with large serrated edges, its hilt was a silver metal shaped as a roaring dragon; embedded with rubies, the end was a large crystal sphere. Ariana walked over to me and said, "This sword, Aiyanna, is the Majestic Sword of Light. Every student in the last 4,000 years has tried to wield it against their mentors; in fact, your own classmates have tried against me today, to no avail. They who wield the sword will be given great strength, given the know how to use it. The last person to wield this sword was dudes Name. He was the greatest warrior of all time. Now, do you accept this challenge, the challenge to wield the greatest sword in all history?" I rose to meet her, determination in my eyes.

"I do." She nodded her head, and we stepped into the training arena. I was startled as another young child stepped forward to clothe me in a small, metal breastplate and jerkin. I took my time in preparing, wary of my great opponent. My mentor stood not seven feet away, clothed in nothing but a stiff leather tunic and breeches. It was then, that I looked around; a small crowd had formed at the entrance, hoping to see the Majestic Sword of Light, finally given to a rightful possessor. I really hated to disappoint a crowd, but… I don't think I should wield a legendary sword! I don't even think I could beat Ariana with wooden weapons, let alone a legendary emblem! As I was thinking this, Ariana had stepped into the challenge square.

"Do you wish to begin Aiyanna Starbreak?" I froze, and barely managed to squeak, "I am ready, Mentor."

"Good, let's start." I braced in my defensive stance as she did the same.

We faced one another for a while, until… I faked a lunge toward her, making her drop her position. I then swung to the left, hoping to catch her on the side, she easily blocked the blow, and as soon as our blades touched, I felt the blade come alive in my hands. Despite the fact hat I was still awakening from my deep slumber, I found new strength, resonating from the amazing weapon. My body just sat and watched as I performed a complicated, dizzying routine, nicking Ariana on the cheek, thigh, and ankle, but not finishing her off yet. I started as she threw back an equally harsh procedure, but, unbelievably, I blocked all of her thrusts and swings. Then, seemingly easy, I spun, in circles, to create a swirling, dangerous, impenetrable shield. I could sense the apprehension in the spectators, watching as I performed legendary, forgotten move, after move, until, finally coming out of my spin, I kicked Ariana in her stomach, knocking her to the ground with the momentum. I then glided gracefully over to my mentor, and placed the tip of my sword to the crook of her heavily breathing neck and whispered, "Dead."

Ariana and I gasped in unison as the crowd burst into amazed cheers. My classmates gaped in awe, before sprinting to my side, and hugging me. The only two people who didn't rejoice the finally found "hero" were Ladinderia Firesparrer, and Ariana Silverspark. I just stood there, as my friends and family were hugging me, still in shock that i had beaten the most amazing Paladin in Silvermoon, and with a foreign blade at hand. I dropped the flamberge to the ground and sat beside it, overcome with a wave of exhaustion. I knew then and there, that the sword's energy had left me. Ariana was just sitting there looking awed when I saw my father come up beside her, talking in a hushed tone. I strained my ears to hear their conversation, "Ariana, I wanted to thank you for training my girl, and, obviously, she is getting good!" She replied in a surly voice, "I am honored to be the mentor of such a, Wonderful, student." My father beamed, obviously missing the sarcasm, and clapped his and on my mentor's shoulder. I flinched, knowing that she wouldn't like that, but, surprisingly, she smiled at my father, and started walking toward me. I stood and grinned at her, "I did good, yes?" She nodded her head, and i knew that she was still angry at losing to a seventeen year old. I felt kind of bad for her, but... just think about it, I had beaten her! Once every one was done congratulating me, Ariana walked over to me with a scarlet-colored sword sheath, it was of the finest make, with small studs running down the sides and dragon horns where the flamberge would rest. I stared in awe, as everyone else did, as Ariana handed me the sword and sheath. I, with a serious look on my face, held the sword up, and brought it down into the sheath with a clang...

WOO HOO, End of chapter two!!