Okay, so I warn you: there are some parts I would consider slightly creepy. They are intended to be that way, if not very creepy. Please keep that in mind, and if you want, you can skip all but the last one, because they are slightly important.
Link ran through the nearly empty streets, startling several bystanders as he flew past. The gates closed behind Brad, who bent over to catch his breath, when he got knocked over by Link, in a bear hug. "I though you were lost!" Link grinned from ear to ear, beaming with joy.
"Freeze!" Laurein said, putting one of the blades of her weapon at his neck. The twin blades were short, but could be spun around rapidly to create a defensive shield.
"Woah! It's okay, Laurein, this is Link, my brother." Brad said, still underneath Link. He tapped Link on the shoulder. "Um, could you move please?"
"Sorry, what happened? Where have you been?"
"I'll explain when we get to the Keep." Brad led the way, slowly winding his way up the streets.
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From the shadows, he watched. They had gone into the city, and were meeting with someone. He caught a glimpse of them going up, and, looking at the white stone tower, made his plan. Putting it into action, he ran to the city, the poor guards wouldn't know what hit them.
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The night watchman stood outside the gates. His eyes had grown accustomed to the dark, and his lantern was hardly necessary, but only for a few feet. A fleeting glimpse of movement caught his eye, and he stood up, ready to do whatever was necessary. "Hello?" he called out into the darkness, only to have silence answer. "Who's there?" Nothing. "Show yourself!"
"If you insist." Said a voice to his left.
"I will show myself." Came a voice to his right.
"Who are you? I command you to show yourself!"
"Here I am." The man looked forward just in time to see a pair of glowing eyes, and a hand snap his neck.
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"This is Laurein, Draconad, Strefee, and Pa-aolin." Brad said, finally in the library. Each one in turn bowed, and gave a formal greeting of their own. Everyone said hello, and went about their business. Zelda and Midna asked Brad to look over the Great Ring scrolls with them, since he had done some studies of it for himself, and went over everything with them. Laurein hadn't said much, and merely walked out, unamused with the state of the room. Her companions had left her to talk to others, and Link was talking with Steve and Alex, who seemed rather nervous.
"She's a cyromancer, an ice-weaver. I have only heard rumors of her prowess in battle." Alex said, sending a chill down Link's spine.
"I have crossed her path once before. It was not a pretty sight. I saw her surrounded by the bloodied and mangled bodies of her enemies. Some were frozen solid, others, well, not as much." Steve shuddered. "Her gaze was what I remember most though. Calm, almost too calm. A cold, icy stare. It was horrific." Link looked out to see her staring off, towards Osgiliath. He shuddered at the thought of her power.
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The night was dark, and he had patrolled these streets many times. Those who did not wish to be seen by most walked and even talked with him. He knew every one of their names, and everyone knew his. He smiled at one couple, who were hiding from their parents. His gaze wandered for a moment, and when he looked back, they were gone. Puzzled, he stopped. They usually sat there all night, staring into each others eyes. Looking around, he noticed the street was empty, completely, and in a hurry. Chairs were tipped over, several cards blew into the street, and he, he was alone. A chill ran up his spine, for had become accustomed to there being others nearby. He saw a lone man standing in the street, his head bowed down. "Sir? Who are you?" the guard asked, walking over and placing his hand on his shoulder. He was met with silence. "What's your name?"
"That is of no concern to you."
"Where did everyone go? They were here a moment ago." The man's head slowly tilted up, and the guard backed away, as he saw blood splattered on his clothing.
"They ran from me." And another guard fell to the strange man, but this time, by choking him to death. "And my name...
is Herobrine."
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Brad wanted to hear more about Laurein, and he excused himself from the group. He walked over to where she was standing near the gateway. "I was always different. I always felt more at home in the cold, whereas those around me considered me... odd, since the rest of my family always preferred the warmth. I never fit in, so I moved away." Laurein said, even before Brad got over to her.
"How did you know what I was going to ask?" he asked, confused.
"Lucky guess." Brad chuckled. The two started to walk out the building. "I went north, away from everything I knew. I was always in a desert or a forest or a plains. I found a temple, and I studied the arcane ways. I quickly grew in power, and I was the best student. I showed promise, until he came. He came, and even with all of our power, we couldn't stop him. He killed my teacher, my friends, those who I had come to consider family. I watched as he burnt my master alive, without mercy. I don't know why he let me live, but he looked at me, and walked away. I took a sworn oath that day, to my mentor, to avenge him. I have not stopped studying, not stopped growing in power, not stopped pushing my limits, nor will I until he is dead."
"Who is he?" Her eyes widened.
"He is here!" She ran inside, with Brad on her heels.
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He swore. He was hoping to not have to use this power, but it seemed he had no choice. He couldn't confront her yet. She walked overhead, with the other one, the one he thought to be dead. The guards didn't help, they were always in groups of four up here, two above, two below. When one had his back turned, he silently placed a hand on the back of his head, and muttered a few arcane words. Feeling his power drain, he cautiously moved the body of the one he possesed. He nodded at the guard, who motioned for him to head inside. As he moved cautiously, he tripped. "Whoa, don't push yourself too hard next time. I know you want to prove yourself worthy of captain, but it won't happen if you fall asleep on the job." the other guard said.
"Sorry, it won't happen again, sir." Herobrine said, continuing to move inside. His task was almost complete, and soon, he would have what he wanted. Total control. After what seemed like forever, he was inside. He left the guard, and disposed of him, quickly.
"He is here!" Herobrine heard over his shoulder. He ran harder, as the pounding of feet grew closer. He was so close. So close.
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Close to what? I love cliffhangers! And be sure to show my other stories some love, especially Stargate Omega, and tell me what you think of that one! Really, I have had no reviews since chapter 3, and I'm on chapter 10. I really am thinking of delaying the story until i get another review on that one, and if that one stops, so will this one. They are connected, after all.