Beta'd by Lee Totema
Slowly fluttering my eyes open I felt an odd sense of wrongness. I could see the world around me was twisted, faded, and green. My head hurt and the air I breathe in felt almost smoky. I sat up quickly when my memories hit; blood, magic, screaming, and death.
Covering my face, I could feel the tears gathering and the world around me felt as if it was trembling. Soon a cool and gentle hand laid itself on my shoulder, a gasp escapes and I turn expecting some grotesque form. I see a familiar face watching me sadly.
"I could feel his life burn away. His emotions and pain, his strongest sense as he passed was regret." Falon'Din whispers. I suck in a breath and turn towards him but he holds his hand up and motions behind him. "I still have a job, we still have one."
Letting my eyes move, I see a form, I freeze and push myself up. I have to force down the happiness of seeing the elf here. I know he is dead, I felt his body turn cold and colder. Understanding what Falon'Din is saying, I wipe my eyes and walk over with a sad smile. "Natal!"
The elf in question looks up still in astonishment. He opens his mouth but no words come out. Walking over, I grab his hand and look up at him. I look into his deep coal eyes, confusion and fear showed. Showing my friend a smile, I turned and, soon enough, the green mist moved and a dark path showed itself. The grass was an almost navy blue but looked soft. Small tiny green and white lights float around dancing around each other.
'The path to death.' I think while shutting my eyes only for a moment. As I open them, I begin to take a step forward. In the corner of my eye, I can see Falon'Din watching. My feet touch the soft grass and it feels as if I can breathe again. Cool air rushes by and my body and soul are no longer tired.
"What?" I turn and see Natal looking around in wonder. His free hand touches his chest and then his dark eyes turn to me. "I-I died…"
"Yes, you did." I state simply.
He drops his hand from his chest. "Why are you here? You didn't-"
"I am alive." My answers were short and simple. I was sad and didn't want him to go. I also did not want Natal to suffer for the living.
"Natal, don't worry. I will be fine, sad but fine. You have others waiting for you." I motion my arm over and indeed I could see the outline of other forms. They looked to be waving the older elf over. "It's time to let it go, let it all go and be happy." I say and walk forward a few more steps. I stop and gently push him forward towards the others.
I can see him staring at the others and walking a few steps. He stops and then turns to me "Arinda, I… I am sorry I-"
Raising my hand I stop him. "I forgive you. I forgave you a long time ago… there was really nothing to forgive, I was just lonely." Saying this, I glance away while folding my hands together. Turning back, I smile and see a soft smile on the elf's face. He looks healthy, happier then I have ever seen him.
I see him turn and then just like that the dark path is gone and the green mist surrounds me once more. Clenching my fists, I stare at the ground and turn to Falon'Din. I stare at the tall god and speak. "What was that? I know more have died through the years and I did nothing for them" I hiss out.
"That is because I did. You were too young and too busy. I helped them as their souls passed through the veil…" His voice trailed off as his eyes lingered where the path was. Slowly his gold eyes fell on me. "You are still too young."
Taking a step back, I shake my head in confusion. "What? What do you mean?" As I question him, I glance around. The twisted tree's similar but not the same. Floating objects and a sense of being a dream within a dream. We are in the fade and I am a mage.
"You weren't supposed to come into your magic until you were older. This should not have happened. I had a look around and found why. One of my brethren has found their way into this world too. They seem to know we are here too. It seems we have become a target for their amusement." Falon'Din looked annoyed. The air around us felt hot and I could see the mist changing.
I scowl and tilt my head. "So you are saying that once again… I am being used?" I question angrily.
"This is not the same as what I did. I want to learn so I can grow. She does not care. This is a hunt to her, a game to see how many she can kill and how strong they are. She cares for nothing but her amusement." The tall elf is walking back and forth in front of me. I could see how his eyes grew darker, angrier.
"She?" I question. All this information was hitting me. The sadness was numbing though, for some reason seeing Natal free helped.
Falon'Din stops and turns to me. His eyes are heard and his voice comes out cold. "Andruil."
I stare blankly at the male before growling. "You have to be kidding me!" I begin to storm around. The earth trembles and the air twists. Tree's become talk dark and gnarled.
"So not only am I killed, brought to life, learning to kill, facing darkspawn when I am a child, my best friend dies but no- now I also have a homicidal, egotistical, manic elven goddess after me!?" My voice rises and I glare at the other. This is becoming more and more over whelming and irritating.
I don't even have enough time to properly mourn my friend before shit hits the fan. I can't learn how to grow and fight, because people want to go crazy. Can't this world stay sane for just one fucking year!?
"Stop! You will start calling demons if your mind becomes dark." I am tapped on the head softly. Glaring up at the elf, I huff quietly and cross my arms. Shaking my head I finally calm down enough and see that the fade changed once more. The trees are a soft blue and I can see a large lake in front of me.
"Fine. Going to what you said before. You told me I was too young. What do you mean?" Questioning him, I sit down and run my hands over the bright green grass. It feels like soft fur.
The elf god watches me quietly before he too sits. Getting comfortable he stares across the lake and speaks softly. "This is something I saw happening in the future, I however thought we had more time. Your body is small and weak. I thought that as you grew it would become more accustomed to me and my power. That is not the case."
"What do you mean this is not the case? What is the case?" I shoot out agitated.
"You are dying. You have few years ahead of you, if your body is strong and unyielding you may yet live to be in your teens." I felt cold. He brought me back knowing I would die soon. He brought me back knowing I didn't have long!? Why did he do this!?
"What was the point then?" My voice comes out low and dangerous. Even I am surprised by how I sound. The air turns icy and I am so just angry, so tired, so broken.
The elven god lays his hand on my head and smiles "Da'len. Suledin, telanadas. Sulevin ghilana hanin. Glandival."
Giving him a blank stare, I shake my head. "Don't go all prophecy on me. Just tell me what I have to do." I state simply. I am over people saying pretty words when they want something from me. Pretty words are only good when you are trying to either trick someone or help someone.
"Bond yourself with a creature of great strength. One that can take my power and yet still live. With that my power can pass from you to the other and you will live." Blinking, I stare at Falon'Din with amazement. If this is truly possible then that is actually a terrifying thought.
Glancing down, I let my finger trail across my hand and arm, tracing my veins. I would have to find an animal with great resistance. An animal that is powerful, strong, and that would have some form of magic. Blinking, I groan to myself as only one animal comes to mind. A dragon.
"You must become stronger yourself. I cannot always protect you, I will not. I must see you grow and change. You know the future, it is full of pain. Grow so you can endure and change." The elf whispers and the mist surround my body. I feel heavy once more and all I can think is 'not again!'
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The phrase Falon'Din is saying – Little one. Endure a little longer. Nothing is absolute. You have a glorious purpose and you must believe.