A/N: Well I have done chapter 5! Yeah! Well I am only doing 1 more chapter after this! But I may do a sequel! If ya send in enough reviews, I will! Tell me what ya want in the last chapter! Oh yeah don't forget to R&R! diaconianni@netlineuk.net .
Disclaimer: I own nothing! I would like to, but I don't! So don't sue!
By earthfire
The Wrath of Chaos
Chapter 5
Brin gradually opened her eyes. The bright and sudden glare from the lamps hurt her sensitive eyes.
She carefully moved her tender and aching head to the side, to see where she where she was.
She discovered to find she was in the healing houses at the palace.
Brin, with difficultly, carefully sat up. She didn't hurt as much as she thought she would.
Brin felt confused. Actually she felt more than confused.
A thousand questions raced through her mind in an instant. Like 'Where was Dom?' 'Was he alright?' 'Where where the others and where they alright?'
There was only one way to find out the answer to these questions, and that was to get up.
Brin threw back the covers and swung her long legs over the side of the bed. Her feet hit the floor softly, and Brin moved to get up. As she stood up, she felt very light-headed. The room would not stop spinning.
At that moment Duke Baird walked in and was horrified that she was out of bed, and even more shocked that she was trying to stand! She was in no condition to do so!
"What are you doing up! You should be in bed! You have not yet recovered from your ordeal!"
"How long have I been asleep?" Brin asked curious.
"For about 3 days." Duke Baird replied.
"Well then, I have rested enough." And with that Brin took a step towards the door. Baird muttered under his breath about obstinate patients.
He then walked over to Brin, took her by the arm and gently led her outside.
"Where would you like to go milady?" He said with mock seriousness.
"I don't know. How about where everyone else is?" Brin suggested.
"To the Council Chamber we go then." So they both headed that direction.
When they reached the great oak doors of the Council Chamber, they where stopped by a servant who quietly but firmly told them that the king was not to be disturbed.
"Tell the King that Lady Brin and I wish to speak with him and the other members of the Council. Immediately." Duke Baird said this with an air of authority, and no one felt that he or she or anyone else should challenge him.
The servant came back, bowed to them and held open the immense door.
As Brin when in, she was swiped up in an enveloping hug.
Brin gave a squeak of surprise.
She could hear a few people in the room give a quite chuckle.
"I am so glad you are alright! I was so worried!"
Dom let go of her, reluctantly. If he could have it his way, he would never let her out of his arms. He smiled disarmingly at her, and then led her to the vacant seat next to his.
"Don't ever do that again!" Dom told her sternly.
Brin gave him a firm but passionate kiss to show him that she was all right. Then sat back in her cushioned chair to listen to the rest of the meeting.
As Duke Baird left, the king stood up.
"It looks like we are faced with a problem that we have never encountered before. I am sure though, that we have no seen the last of this new immortal. We know nothing about this creature, other than it's name. Where does it come from? And who sent it here?" As Jon asked these questions, he did not expect an answer.
But suddenly, Alanna sneezed, not once, not twice, but three times. Then four. Then five. She was now immediately on her feet. No one knew what was going on, well except Alanna and Brin of course.
Then at the end of the table a pearly white shimmering glow appeared.
In the centre there was an outline of a tall woman.
When the glow had subsided, the woman stepped forward.
The woman had perfectly white and pearly skin. Her eyes were an enchanting emerald colour; they looked like the leaves in mid-summer. She also had full red lips that looked like the colour of soft red wax.
Alanna, who immediately recognised her, stood up and bowed to the figure.
"Why are you here Mother. Are you in need of my service?" Alanna asked curiously, when she was upright.
At this everyone stood up and started to bow and curtsey as low and deep as they could; with out falling over of course. After all it was not every day you saw a Goddess.
The Goddess smiled gently at them and told them that they could sit.
Then the loving smile left her face as she said. "I am here to help you solve your problem concerning the Chimera. After all we know something of this creature." The Goddess said in her soft and husky voice.
"What can you tell us about this immortal?" Jonathon asked. A hint of pleading came into his voice.
The Goddess sighed profoundly, and sat down next to Alanna, as if this was going to take awhile.
"To sum it all up, the creature, know as the Chimera, is an ancient being that was given life by Chaos.
The immortal has not sent foot on the mortal plains for thousands of years.
The Old Ones locked it away, as the Chimera was terrorising and destroying the land. Powerful magic they had then, and it was in their ability. Unfortunately you cannot do the same. The creature has…let's say become immune to the magic.
You will have to find different means to detain it this time."
"How was it let through this time?" Brin asked.
"I am sure everyone remembers when the portal to Brin's world was opened." At this Brin blushed slightly, but no one noticed, they were all too fascinated in the Goddess tale. "Well, when that portal opened, it also opened another…in the realm of Uusoae.
Luckily Uusoae was surprised by her sudden chance of freedom. Also she was weak. This was because she had been locked up for so long, and not being able to use her powers.
So, she did not have the power or the strength to go through the portal. Instead, she sent one of her most powerful minions.
As I understand, the instructions she gave to the Chimera where that it was to destroy Tortall and the surrounding lands. Then it was to return to her prison and set her free. After all the Chimera gains strength by feeding off mortals."
At that moment the Goddess looked up as if she was being spoken to. She listened intently then stood up.
"It is time for me to go. Uusoae is trying to free herself of her confinement. I wish we could help you. But we must focus put attention at Uusoae. Fare-well and good luck." And with that she disappeared.
When the Goddess was gone, the king had said that they had enough to think about for one night, and they all departed for their rooms.
Dom was escorting Brin back to her room. They said nothing to each other along the way. They were both deep in thought.
Brin was brought out of her thoughts by a touch on her arm. She looked out into Dom's face, then at the door they were in front of.
They were at her door. Her name was newly engraved on the brass plate.
"I will see you tomorrow at breakfast, love." Brin whispered.
And gave her love an adoring kiss.
Brin sat down on her bed deep in thought. There must be a way to get free of this immortal. If only I could do something…
Then it hit her. It was so obvious! Why did she not think of it before?
I must tell the king.
But first I must make sure this theory is right. That is, all it is after all.
Brin slipped out of her room unnoticed, and went directly to the library.
She headed immediately to the back of the library, and looked up all the books she could on empathies.
As she searched for the book she wanted, the time flew by. It was approaching mid-night when she finally thought that she would get nowhere.
But then she saw it in one of the far shady corners of the library.
Brin carefully pulled out the book and sat down on one of the long oak benches by a worn table.
Brin thumbed through the pages till she found what she was looking for…the powers of an empathic.
It was nearing 1:30am when she at last closed the book and sat back satisfied.
It was all there. Exactly was she needed…what Tortall needed.
Brin placed the book back on the dusty shelf and went back to her room.
She would tell the king and the others members of the council her plan in the morning. She was tired and needed some rest; at she was sure everyone else did too.
The next morning
"You see your Highness it is all very simple. Regrettably I don't have time to go over my entire plan. By I can tell you what you and the others have to do.
Daine will need to track the immortal. Then Numair will attack the Chimera with his Gift. Jon will assault the Chimera with the Dominion Jewel, and the other mages will do what they can to distract the beast.
We must keep it contained and we must be swift. Once the Chimera senses what we are about to do, we will have difficulty." Brin tried to explain.
"But what will we do once the creature is contained and distracted?" Asked a concerned young mage.
"That is my part. I can't explain what I will do. But you must trust me!" Brin said with some urgency in her clear voice.
"That is a huge task to ask us, if we do not know what you are about to do. We may be endangering men's lives. Why do you ask us to do this and put all out faith in you?" Jon asked reasonably.
"Because you must. I fear that this is our only option. If anyone else has a suggestion I would be happy to hear it. But as I understand no one else has a plan. And if we are not quick enough, the Chimera will be too strong for us. Then what are we to do?" Brin looked around the room and looked into all of their eyes to show them that she was sure that this would work.
Dom stood up and said that he put his entire faith in her. Alanna voiced the same answer. Soon, must of those in the room believed in her. Brin was touched by their trust in her. She would not fail them.
"Then it is decided. Tomorrow at dawn, we will track down the Chimera and do our best to put an end to it. Now let us get some rest. We need to be alert. Gods bless everyone."
Dom followed Brin to her room.
"What are you going to do?"
"You will have to wait and see." Brin replied. Dom frowned at her and said that he did not want her to take any unnecessary risks.
Brin silenced him with a fiery kiss. He returned the love with excitement. Her slender hands wrapped round his neck. His hands travelled down to her slim waist and held her as if he would never again. He truly loved her and did not want to let her go.
When their private display at passion ended Brin went into her room.
She sat on the quilted bed. A solitary tear trickled down her face.
She loved Dom with all her heart. She didn't want to lose him.
But she would do what she had to. She would not let the Chimera hurt and destroy her friends and loved ones.
Maybe there was a chance that consequences would not be too severe. You never know.
She knew her plan would work. After all if she could restore health then she could take it away. But the life and health of the Chimera would have to go somewhere… inside Brin. And Brin did not know what would happen to her after this stage of the plan. But she feared that the intensity would kill her.
But a girl had to do, what a girl had to do.
Disclaimer: I own nothing! I would like to, but I don't! So don't sue!
By earthfire
The Wrath of Chaos
Chapter 5
Brin gradually opened her eyes. The bright and sudden glare from the lamps hurt her sensitive eyes.
She carefully moved her tender and aching head to the side, to see where she where she was.
She discovered to find she was in the healing houses at the palace.
Brin, with difficultly, carefully sat up. She didn't hurt as much as she thought she would.
Brin felt confused. Actually she felt more than confused.
A thousand questions raced through her mind in an instant. Like 'Where was Dom?' 'Was he alright?' 'Where where the others and where they alright?'
There was only one way to find out the answer to these questions, and that was to get up.
Brin threw back the covers and swung her long legs over the side of the bed. Her feet hit the floor softly, and Brin moved to get up. As she stood up, she felt very light-headed. The room would not stop spinning.
At that moment Duke Baird walked in and was horrified that she was out of bed, and even more shocked that she was trying to stand! She was in no condition to do so!
"What are you doing up! You should be in bed! You have not yet recovered from your ordeal!"
"How long have I been asleep?" Brin asked curious.
"For about 3 days." Duke Baird replied.
"Well then, I have rested enough." And with that Brin took a step towards the door. Baird muttered under his breath about obstinate patients.
He then walked over to Brin, took her by the arm and gently led her outside.
"Where would you like to go milady?" He said with mock seriousness.
"I don't know. How about where everyone else is?" Brin suggested.
"To the Council Chamber we go then." So they both headed that direction.
When they reached the great oak doors of the Council Chamber, they where stopped by a servant who quietly but firmly told them that the king was not to be disturbed.
"Tell the King that Lady Brin and I wish to speak with him and the other members of the Council. Immediately." Duke Baird said this with an air of authority, and no one felt that he or she or anyone else should challenge him.
The servant came back, bowed to them and held open the immense door.
As Brin when in, she was swiped up in an enveloping hug.
Brin gave a squeak of surprise.
She could hear a few people in the room give a quite chuckle.
"I am so glad you are alright! I was so worried!"
Dom let go of her, reluctantly. If he could have it his way, he would never let her out of his arms. He smiled disarmingly at her, and then led her to the vacant seat next to his.
"Don't ever do that again!" Dom told her sternly.
Brin gave him a firm but passionate kiss to show him that she was all right. Then sat back in her cushioned chair to listen to the rest of the meeting.
As Duke Baird left, the king stood up.
"It looks like we are faced with a problem that we have never encountered before. I am sure though, that we have no seen the last of this new immortal. We know nothing about this creature, other than it's name. Where does it come from? And who sent it here?" As Jon asked these questions, he did not expect an answer.
But suddenly, Alanna sneezed, not once, not twice, but three times. Then four. Then five. She was now immediately on her feet. No one knew what was going on, well except Alanna and Brin of course.
Then at the end of the table a pearly white shimmering glow appeared.
In the centre there was an outline of a tall woman.
When the glow had subsided, the woman stepped forward.
The woman had perfectly white and pearly skin. Her eyes were an enchanting emerald colour; they looked like the leaves in mid-summer. She also had full red lips that looked like the colour of soft red wax.
Alanna, who immediately recognised her, stood up and bowed to the figure.
"Why are you here Mother. Are you in need of my service?" Alanna asked curiously, when she was upright.
At this everyone stood up and started to bow and curtsey as low and deep as they could; with out falling over of course. After all it was not every day you saw a Goddess.
The Goddess smiled gently at them and told them that they could sit.
Then the loving smile left her face as she said. "I am here to help you solve your problem concerning the Chimera. After all we know something of this creature." The Goddess said in her soft and husky voice.
"What can you tell us about this immortal?" Jonathon asked. A hint of pleading came into his voice.
The Goddess sighed profoundly, and sat down next to Alanna, as if this was going to take awhile.
"To sum it all up, the creature, know as the Chimera, is an ancient being that was given life by Chaos.
The immortal has not sent foot on the mortal plains for thousands of years.
The Old Ones locked it away, as the Chimera was terrorising and destroying the land. Powerful magic they had then, and it was in their ability. Unfortunately you cannot do the same. The creature has…let's say become immune to the magic.
You will have to find different means to detain it this time."
"How was it let through this time?" Brin asked.
"I am sure everyone remembers when the portal to Brin's world was opened." At this Brin blushed slightly, but no one noticed, they were all too fascinated in the Goddess tale. "Well, when that portal opened, it also opened another…in the realm of Uusoae.
Luckily Uusoae was surprised by her sudden chance of freedom. Also she was weak. This was because she had been locked up for so long, and not being able to use her powers.
So, she did not have the power or the strength to go through the portal. Instead, she sent one of her most powerful minions.
As I understand, the instructions she gave to the Chimera where that it was to destroy Tortall and the surrounding lands. Then it was to return to her prison and set her free. After all the Chimera gains strength by feeding off mortals."
At that moment the Goddess looked up as if she was being spoken to. She listened intently then stood up.
"It is time for me to go. Uusoae is trying to free herself of her confinement. I wish we could help you. But we must focus put attention at Uusoae. Fare-well and good luck." And with that she disappeared.
When the Goddess was gone, the king had said that they had enough to think about for one night, and they all departed for their rooms.
Dom was escorting Brin back to her room. They said nothing to each other along the way. They were both deep in thought.
Brin was brought out of her thoughts by a touch on her arm. She looked out into Dom's face, then at the door they were in front of.
They were at her door. Her name was newly engraved on the brass plate.
"I will see you tomorrow at breakfast, love." Brin whispered.
And gave her love an adoring kiss.
Brin sat down on her bed deep in thought. There must be a way to get free of this immortal. If only I could do something…
Then it hit her. It was so obvious! Why did she not think of it before?
I must tell the king.
But first I must make sure this theory is right. That is, all it is after all.
Brin slipped out of her room unnoticed, and went directly to the library.
She headed immediately to the back of the library, and looked up all the books she could on empathies.
As she searched for the book she wanted, the time flew by. It was approaching mid-night when she finally thought that she would get nowhere.
But then she saw it in one of the far shady corners of the library.
Brin carefully pulled out the book and sat down on one of the long oak benches by a worn table.
Brin thumbed through the pages till she found what she was looking for…the powers of an empathic.
It was nearing 1:30am when she at last closed the book and sat back satisfied.
It was all there. Exactly was she needed…what Tortall needed.
Brin placed the book back on the dusty shelf and went back to her room.
She would tell the king and the others members of the council her plan in the morning. She was tired and needed some rest; at she was sure everyone else did too.
The next morning
"You see your Highness it is all very simple. Regrettably I don't have time to go over my entire plan. By I can tell you what you and the others have to do.
Daine will need to track the immortal. Then Numair will attack the Chimera with his Gift. Jon will assault the Chimera with the Dominion Jewel, and the other mages will do what they can to distract the beast.
We must keep it contained and we must be swift. Once the Chimera senses what we are about to do, we will have difficulty." Brin tried to explain.
"But what will we do once the creature is contained and distracted?" Asked a concerned young mage.
"That is my part. I can't explain what I will do. But you must trust me!" Brin said with some urgency in her clear voice.
"That is a huge task to ask us, if we do not know what you are about to do. We may be endangering men's lives. Why do you ask us to do this and put all out faith in you?" Jon asked reasonably.
"Because you must. I fear that this is our only option. If anyone else has a suggestion I would be happy to hear it. But as I understand no one else has a plan. And if we are not quick enough, the Chimera will be too strong for us. Then what are we to do?" Brin looked around the room and looked into all of their eyes to show them that she was sure that this would work.
Dom stood up and said that he put his entire faith in her. Alanna voiced the same answer. Soon, must of those in the room believed in her. Brin was touched by their trust in her. She would not fail them.
"Then it is decided. Tomorrow at dawn, we will track down the Chimera and do our best to put an end to it. Now let us get some rest. We need to be alert. Gods bless everyone."
Dom followed Brin to her room.
"What are you going to do?"
"You will have to wait and see." Brin replied. Dom frowned at her and said that he did not want her to take any unnecessary risks.
Brin silenced him with a fiery kiss. He returned the love with excitement. Her slender hands wrapped round his neck. His hands travelled down to her slim waist and held her as if he would never again. He truly loved her and did not want to let her go.
When their private display at passion ended Brin went into her room.
She sat on the quilted bed. A solitary tear trickled down her face.
She loved Dom with all her heart. She didn't want to lose him.
But she would do what she had to. She would not let the Chimera hurt and destroy her friends and loved ones.
Maybe there was a chance that consequences would not be too severe. You never know.
She knew her plan would work. After all if she could restore health then she could take it away. But the life and health of the Chimera would have to go somewhere… inside Brin. And Brin did not know what would happen to her after this stage of the plan. But she feared that the intensity would kill her.
But a girl had to do, what a girl had to do.