Heyla Peeps, Introducing...Starwind!
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Tallo opened his eyes and looked around, he was lying in a bed inside what looked like...a tree? Then realisation hit him, like a slap across the face, and he began to cry. Jasen was dead, but he wasn't, somehow he'd survived and had been brought to this place, he didn't know who had brought him here, but he hated them, why couldn't they have let me die?, he thought, its not fair, I deserve to die, I'm a murderer I killed Jasen! His thoughts were interrupted by the sound of voices.
His name is Tallo, he is shay'a'chern, and his village threw him out, then when his lover told him that he hated him, the boy called down lightning which he couldn't yet control and accidently killed the other boy, and left Tallo wishing he was dead, he slit his wrist Starwind, the boy tried to kill himself, he needs your help. I could think of no other to bring him to for the fact that he is shay'a'chern and obviously has such powerful magic at his call would make most people fear him, I know that you at k'Treva have the power to heal him, and that you also do not fear those such as him.' said the other person, the one the first had called Savil. Tallo was puzzled, what was k'Treva, and what kind of a name was Starwind. Obviously Starwind must be important, for he was the one that Savil brought him to, but why? And why had she saved him? Savil and Starwind walked in and Tallo gasped, the lady Savil was ordinary enough save for the fact that she was dressed in the white costume of the Heralds of Valdemar, but the other, he was amazing, Tallo had never seen anything like him before. His hair was entirely silver and braided on either side of his head, at first Tallo thought he must be an old man, but when he looked at his face he saw that it was that of a young man. And his eyes, Tallo had never seen such eyes before. They were a startling blue and looked so full of wisdom. Starwind wore flowing robes with intricate patterns on them and Tallo couldn't tear his eyes away from him.
You're awake lad' said the one called Savil How are you feeling?'
Alright I suppose.' he sniffed But, but why did you have to save me?' he felt hot tears running down his cheeks and wiped them away with his hand. I-I killed Jasen, its not fair, I deserve to die!'
Savil looked on helplessly as he cried. It was obvious that she was not very good when it came to personal feelings.
Starwind came and sat on the edge of his bed. Tallo, it would have done Jasen no good had you died, it wouldn't have brought him back to life, and there would have been two deaths that day instead of one.'
I guess you're right but I just can't help feeling this way, I heard his thoughts before I called the lightnings down and I knew that he didn't mean what he was saying, I just wanted to scare him into taking it back, I thought I could control it,' he sobbed But I couldn't and I-I killed him, its not fair I wish I was dead, I wish nobody had found out about us, then everything would be alright.' he buried his face in his hands, he hated this feeling of helplessness. It was all he could do to stop himself from having hysterics, ironically the only reason he didn't break down was for some reason he wanted to impress the silver-haired man before him, he knew that he would never mean anything to him, after all, how could anybody love him after what he'd done to Jasen, but still, something made him try.
Tallo, don't blame yourself' Starwind soothed Think instead of what would may have happened if you hadn't been found by your father. You may have left with Jasen and your powers could have reached their fullness, they could have been unleashed with terrible results, perhaps killing many more people. Or perhaps you may have been found by someone who would wish to ues you for evil, training you to be nothing more than a killing machine. Where would that have got you or Jasen? Here, with the help of Herald-Mage Savil, I can train you to use your powers for good, k'Treva is in need of a strong Healing-Mage and that is what you will be if you get control over your powers. But first you must forgive yourself for Jasen's death.'
Really?' Tallo's eyes lit up with hope Could I really be of use to you? I-I don't think I can ever fully forgive myself but I can try if it means that I will be helping others to live.'
Starwind smiled You wil be of great help, the goal of the Tayledras
Tallo yawned and lay down on the bed, Thankyou Master Starwind'
You're welcome, but there are no masters among the Tayledras, we are all equal here.' Starwind and Savil left the room, climbind down from the ekele.
Now I must find somewhere to sleep tonight, I don't think that our young friend there would appreciate sharing a bed with me after what he's been through.' said Starwind
I don't think he'd object all that much, he seemed quite taken with you' Savil teased.
Starwind groaned That is not fair! He is to be my student!'
Savil laughed Like that would stop you!'
Starwind grinned then sobered No, he is too young, he is half my age and I do not think that he could handle it so soon after what has happened, I think that I will leave him, there are plenty of others here that I can, talk to.'
I think that that is a good idea for now, leave him be and let him adjust to the life here. Are you planning on making him Wingbrother to k'Treva?' Savil asked
I am not sure, I had thought to, but I think that maybe he would be better as a full Tayledras.' Starwind replied
It is your decision' she said Right now I feel that I deserve a long soak in one of your pools, so if you don't mind I'll excuse myself'
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Disclaimer: (I nearly forgot) All characters except belong to Mercedes Lackey.
