Oi ve! This took way to long to get out. Oh vell!
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WARNING 100% VEGETABLE
Gods Blessed.
Huntress-Chapter 7
by Sorceress.
It had been a long tiring day for the queen. She was worried for her
people, almost nightly the raids were occurring now. Then there were
the rumors of a ghost or demon heading for the palace. Sitting in front
of her fireplace she fretted about what was to come. Looking from the
window to the fire she was shocked to see a figure hunched in front of
it. "Who are you?! How did you get into my chambers?!" She demanded
ready to signal the guards.
"Go right ahead your Majesty and signal the guards. Before you do
ponder this, if I were here to kill you death would already be here. That
is of course unless you are stronger than those demons I've been
killing." Standing she began stretching out her soar muscles. Turning to
face the queen she seemed to be sizing her up.
"Why have you come here?" Slowly the queen was relaxing, trying to
gain the upperhand.
"I have come your majesty, because within these walls are two people
precious to me." Suddenly she stopped stretching. *I can feel one of
_them_. It's in the castle!* Stretching her senses out she gasped at their
daring. "Get the guards to the prince's chamber!" When the queen
hesitated Serena ran for the main door. "NOW!"
*What on Earth are you doing?!* Xander demanded trying
unsuccessfully to stop her. *You nearly died today!*
*Yah and if I don't move it the prince _will_ die! At any rate today is a
good day to die for me if I'm going to die soon anyway.* With that she
became almost like a dark streak. Suddenly she felt Al running beside
her. "Good to know you're staying with me."
'Even if we weren't best friends, I'd be here. I promised someone that
I'd keep you safe.' He had reverted to his true form in order to keep up
to her.
*Don't encourage her Al!* At this point Xander had almost given up
trying to stop her. *She's bad enough as it is.*
'Oh I know. Remember I've head to live with her for the last eight
years.' Just then they arrived at the prince's chambers.
Dark energy was radiating from the doors. "Damn, they're moving
fast." She wasn't surprised to find the door locked. "Al can you break it
down?" In response he spun around and began kicking the lock.
Suddenly the door burst inwards showering the room with wood shards.
Slowly Serena drew her sword and slid into the room. "Come out, come
out where ever you are! It's time to face the reapo-man." She called in
her deepest voice.
"So the little boy has found his way here. What would you like little
one?" The voice was somewhat feminine yet with masculine qualities to
it.
"For you to leave the prince alone then you can die." Growling she
sniffed the air for the creature's scent. "So you like to hide in fire places
do you?" She wasn't surprised when a fire ball came flying at her.
Swiftly she swung her sword around and absorbed it into the blade.
"You'll have to do better than that." Refocusing the energy the blade
began glowing brightly. Carefully she began looking around trying to
find the creature.
"It's useless child. I am a shadow creature, you'll never find me."
"For a shadow you sure are a pyro." Closing her eyes Serena extended
her powers searching for it. "I may not be able to see you but my
powers can feel you." Opening her eyes she could see the magic flowing
around the room. Looking for the greatest concentration of darkness
she crouched ready to leap.
Feeling energy building near the door Serena leapt straight up. "Golden
Eagle!" The deep male voice was combined with an eagle's scream.
Bright energy rushed below her position hanging from a beam.
Knowing the soldiers had finally arrived she leapt to the prince's side. A
dark cloud hung over his bed sending tentacle after tentacle at him.
Sheathing her sword she rubbed her hands together then forced them
into the darkness. Closing her eyes she began an almost chant. "Powers
of light come to me, help me set him free. Powers of light come to me,
help to set him free."
By now the four who had come had defeated the creature. Speechless
they watched as her hands began glowing white. Ever so slowly the light
was expanding destroying the dark as it did. Finally after several minutes
the darkness was gone and the light dissipated.
After using so much energy Serena was about to collapse. 'Climb on.'
Leaning on Al she buried her face in his mane.
"Where did you go?"
'No time now. Just climb on my back.' Al was becoming worried
because the men had yet to move an inch towards them.
Knowing she simply couldn't Xander took over and forced her body to
mount. *Go Al before her body gives out.* Not stopping to reply he
spun around and galloped out on silent feet. Once out of sight he
teleported them to her tower room.
There Xander maneuvered her into and retreated from her mind. 'She
can't go on like this.'
*I know but there's really nothing we can do about it.* Heaving a long
sigh Al became human again and curled up on the foot of her bed.
*Maybe tomorrow will look brighter.*
'I hope so Xander. I truly hope so.' With that they joined Serena in a
deep restorative slumber.
~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~
**The Prince's chamber**
"It seems that the prince will be fine. Though for the next day or so I
want him to take it easy." The entire palace had been roused by the
alarm and many were surprised at the enemy's strength.
"Thank you Doctor. You may go now." Looking away from the elderly
man Queen Glenna sat beside Endymon. "General Malachite, I want one
of the four generals at his side at all times. Unless I tell you differently I
want it to be so."
"At once your majesty." Nodding he signaled to Jedite and left with the
two other men right behind him.
~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~
For several days the prince and Serena's group slept. On the third day
Serena woke up groggy and looked around. "Eh! Where's Al?"
Knowing Serena was awake Xander slipped back into her mind. *He
woke up yesterday. You on the other hand have been sleeping for two
days straight.*
*Geez! I'd be mad but you couldn't have woken me anyway.* Rolling
out of bed she began stretching. *So what's wrong? You're acting like
something big happened while I slept.*
*Not at all, I'm just anxious to get outside. Unlike Al I couldn't just get
up and go, I had to wait for my ride. Don't worry about him being seen,
he teleported outside the castle grounds. *Xander was extremely happy
when she began mumbling about foolish males. ^With her kind of family
who needs enemies. Coulda killed me with all them surprise visits if I
weren't all ready dead.^
Finishing her stretches Serena began digging through the chest. Pulling
out some clothes she grinned "Groovy! No peeking now." Stripping off
her old ratty clothes she threw them In a corner. Holding up the shirt
she gasped. "Wow it almost seems to change with the light." Pulling
them on she smiled happily and swiftly put on the pants.
Stepping in front of a mirror she nodded in approval. *Looking
snazzy!* Before she commented Serena picked up the last article.
Twirling it around she inspected it carefully for any flaws. *Nice cloak,
seems to be almost made for you.*
Wrapping it around herself she swiftly pulled up the hood. "Very nice. If
I didn't know better I'd almost agree with you. After all that's
impossible...." Suddenly her entire outfit turned white then went back
to black. "Isn't it?" Shrugging She headed out the door.
*So where we going Rena?*
"The gardens, I noticed a passage on the map leading straight to it."
Skipping down the stairs Serena felt her age for once in her life. "Good
thing the Queen's in the garden, I don't feel like staying inside today."
At the bottom of the stairs she pushed on a stone and part of the wall
opened.
*You certainly paid better attention to the map than I thought you did.*
Xander was genuinely surprised at how well she knew the palace. *You
never paid this much attention to _anything_ you had to learn before.*
Scanning the garden she simply grinned at his comment. Making sure
the hood was secure she stepped out past the concealing bushes. Not
making a sound she began wandering the walled in area. Soon she came
upon the queen sitting on the edge of a fountain. Moving in front of the
silent lady Serena bowed respectfully. "My Queen how fares the
Prince?" Her question was spoken barely above a whisper yet the queen
jumped slightly.
"My son is alive and well, thanks to you. Though I am driven to wonder
how you knew that he was being attacked? Even more curious is the
fact that you risked you life to save his." Turning the queen examined
the cloaked figure. "Tell me child, why have you come here?"
"I knew of the attack because I could sense the creature. You wonder
why I risked my life, I would rather risk my own than those I care for.
As to why I came here, simple your majesty. I can track and fight those
creatures like no other can alone. At home I dare not let a soul know,
but here they are determined to destroy anyway. Majesty have you ever
seen a town when they have finished with it?"
Suddenly her eyes shone a brilliant blue, standing out on her shadowed
face. "Have you ever seen what it does to those who've managed to
escape?! I have majesty, I was five the first time. I watched as they
destroyed the town and left it a dark haven. How many times, your
majesty have your guards seen that?"
*Rena calm down before you loose control of your power!* Xander
cried making her crash back into reality. *I never knew Rena. Why
didn't you tell me?*
*My sins are my own Xander. My sins are my own to carry.* Clearing
her vision she quickly sealed off her power.
"How old are you child?" The question was softly spoken with much
feeling attached.
"I'm fourteen Majesty." Outside she was calm even though inside she
felt like pudding.
The Queen did nothing to conceal how much that knowledge shocked
her. "So young and yet so battle worn. What am I to call you child?
That is if you plan on staying around."
Pulling off her hood She looked the Queen in the eyes. "My name, your
Majesty is Serena... nothing more and nothing less."
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
OK sorry for the delay but between work and school my writing time is
very limited. Not to mention on top of that I _try_ to work out almost
every day. You see the dilemma. Oh well I'll try my hardest to get the
next part as soon as I humanly can.
Until then Live long and Prosper, and don't step one that ant he may be
your lover in a past life.
Sleep I need sleep!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Insert Favorite Disclaimer Here
WARNING 100% VEGETABLE
Gods Blessed.
Huntress-Chapter 7
by Sorceress.
It had been a long tiring day for the queen. She was worried for her
people, almost nightly the raids were occurring now. Then there were
the rumors of a ghost or demon heading for the palace. Sitting in front
of her fireplace she fretted about what was to come. Looking from the
window to the fire she was shocked to see a figure hunched in front of
it. "Who are you?! How did you get into my chambers?!" She demanded
ready to signal the guards.
"Go right ahead your Majesty and signal the guards. Before you do
ponder this, if I were here to kill you death would already be here. That
is of course unless you are stronger than those demons I've been
killing." Standing she began stretching out her soar muscles. Turning to
face the queen she seemed to be sizing her up.
"Why have you come here?" Slowly the queen was relaxing, trying to
gain the upperhand.
"I have come your majesty, because within these walls are two people
precious to me." Suddenly she stopped stretching. *I can feel one of
_them_. It's in the castle!* Stretching her senses out she gasped at their
daring. "Get the guards to the prince's chamber!" When the queen
hesitated Serena ran for the main door. "NOW!"
*What on Earth are you doing?!* Xander demanded trying
unsuccessfully to stop her. *You nearly died today!*
*Yah and if I don't move it the prince _will_ die! At any rate today is a
good day to die for me if I'm going to die soon anyway.* With that she
became almost like a dark streak. Suddenly she felt Al running beside
her. "Good to know you're staying with me."
'Even if we weren't best friends, I'd be here. I promised someone that
I'd keep you safe.' He had reverted to his true form in order to keep up
to her.
*Don't encourage her Al!* At this point Xander had almost given up
trying to stop her. *She's bad enough as it is.*
'Oh I know. Remember I've head to live with her for the last eight
years.' Just then they arrived at the prince's chambers.
Dark energy was radiating from the doors. "Damn, they're moving
fast." She wasn't surprised to find the door locked. "Al can you break it
down?" In response he spun around and began kicking the lock.
Suddenly the door burst inwards showering the room with wood shards.
Slowly Serena drew her sword and slid into the room. "Come out, come
out where ever you are! It's time to face the reapo-man." She called in
her deepest voice.
"So the little boy has found his way here. What would you like little
one?" The voice was somewhat feminine yet with masculine qualities to
it.
"For you to leave the prince alone then you can die." Growling she
sniffed the air for the creature's scent. "So you like to hide in fire places
do you?" She wasn't surprised when a fire ball came flying at her.
Swiftly she swung her sword around and absorbed it into the blade.
"You'll have to do better than that." Refocusing the energy the blade
began glowing brightly. Carefully she began looking around trying to
find the creature.
"It's useless child. I am a shadow creature, you'll never find me."
"For a shadow you sure are a pyro." Closing her eyes Serena extended
her powers searching for it. "I may not be able to see you but my
powers can feel you." Opening her eyes she could see the magic flowing
around the room. Looking for the greatest concentration of darkness
she crouched ready to leap.
Feeling energy building near the door Serena leapt straight up. "Golden
Eagle!" The deep male voice was combined with an eagle's scream.
Bright energy rushed below her position hanging from a beam.
Knowing the soldiers had finally arrived she leapt to the prince's side. A
dark cloud hung over his bed sending tentacle after tentacle at him.
Sheathing her sword she rubbed her hands together then forced them
into the darkness. Closing her eyes she began an almost chant. "Powers
of light come to me, help me set him free. Powers of light come to me,
help to set him free."
By now the four who had come had defeated the creature. Speechless
they watched as her hands began glowing white. Ever so slowly the light
was expanding destroying the dark as it did. Finally after several minutes
the darkness was gone and the light dissipated.
After using so much energy Serena was about to collapse. 'Climb on.'
Leaning on Al she buried her face in his mane.
"Where did you go?"
'No time now. Just climb on my back.' Al was becoming worried
because the men had yet to move an inch towards them.
Knowing she simply couldn't Xander took over and forced her body to
mount. *Go Al before her body gives out.* Not stopping to reply he
spun around and galloped out on silent feet. Once out of sight he
teleported them to her tower room.
There Xander maneuvered her into and retreated from her mind. 'She
can't go on like this.'
*I know but there's really nothing we can do about it.* Heaving a long
sigh Al became human again and curled up on the foot of her bed.
*Maybe tomorrow will look brighter.*
'I hope so Xander. I truly hope so.' With that they joined Serena in a
deep restorative slumber.
~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~
**The Prince's chamber**
"It seems that the prince will be fine. Though for the next day or so I
want him to take it easy." The entire palace had been roused by the
alarm and many were surprised at the enemy's strength.
"Thank you Doctor. You may go now." Looking away from the elderly
man Queen Glenna sat beside Endymon. "General Malachite, I want one
of the four generals at his side at all times. Unless I tell you differently I
want it to be so."
"At once your majesty." Nodding he signaled to Jedite and left with the
two other men right behind him.
~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~
For several days the prince and Serena's group slept. On the third day
Serena woke up groggy and looked around. "Eh! Where's Al?"
Knowing Serena was awake Xander slipped back into her mind. *He
woke up yesterday. You on the other hand have been sleeping for two
days straight.*
*Geez! I'd be mad but you couldn't have woken me anyway.* Rolling
out of bed she began stretching. *So what's wrong? You're acting like
something big happened while I slept.*
*Not at all, I'm just anxious to get outside. Unlike Al I couldn't just get
up and go, I had to wait for my ride. Don't worry about him being seen,
he teleported outside the castle grounds. *Xander was extremely happy
when she began mumbling about foolish males. ^With her kind of family
who needs enemies. Coulda killed me with all them surprise visits if I
weren't all ready dead.^
Finishing her stretches Serena began digging through the chest. Pulling
out some clothes she grinned "Groovy! No peeking now." Stripping off
her old ratty clothes she threw them In a corner. Holding up the shirt
she gasped. "Wow it almost seems to change with the light." Pulling
them on she smiled happily and swiftly put on the pants.
Stepping in front of a mirror she nodded in approval. *Looking
snazzy!* Before she commented Serena picked up the last article.
Twirling it around she inspected it carefully for any flaws. *Nice cloak,
seems to be almost made for you.*
Wrapping it around herself she swiftly pulled up the hood. "Very nice. If
I didn't know better I'd almost agree with you. After all that's
impossible...." Suddenly her entire outfit turned white then went back
to black. "Isn't it?" Shrugging She headed out the door.
*So where we going Rena?*
"The gardens, I noticed a passage on the map leading straight to it."
Skipping down the stairs Serena felt her age for once in her life. "Good
thing the Queen's in the garden, I don't feel like staying inside today."
At the bottom of the stairs she pushed on a stone and part of the wall
opened.
*You certainly paid better attention to the map than I thought you did.*
Xander was genuinely surprised at how well she knew the palace. *You
never paid this much attention to _anything_ you had to learn before.*
Scanning the garden she simply grinned at his comment. Making sure
the hood was secure she stepped out past the concealing bushes. Not
making a sound she began wandering the walled in area. Soon she came
upon the queen sitting on the edge of a fountain. Moving in front of the
silent lady Serena bowed respectfully. "My Queen how fares the
Prince?" Her question was spoken barely above a whisper yet the queen
jumped slightly.
"My son is alive and well, thanks to you. Though I am driven to wonder
how you knew that he was being attacked? Even more curious is the
fact that you risked you life to save his." Turning the queen examined
the cloaked figure. "Tell me child, why have you come here?"
"I knew of the attack because I could sense the creature. You wonder
why I risked my life, I would rather risk my own than those I care for.
As to why I came here, simple your majesty. I can track and fight those
creatures like no other can alone. At home I dare not let a soul know,
but here they are determined to destroy anyway. Majesty have you ever
seen a town when they have finished with it?"
Suddenly her eyes shone a brilliant blue, standing out on her shadowed
face. "Have you ever seen what it does to those who've managed to
escape?! I have majesty, I was five the first time. I watched as they
destroyed the town and left it a dark haven. How many times, your
majesty have your guards seen that?"
*Rena calm down before you loose control of your power!* Xander
cried making her crash back into reality. *I never knew Rena. Why
didn't you tell me?*
*My sins are my own Xander. My sins are my own to carry.* Clearing
her vision she quickly sealed off her power.
"How old are you child?" The question was softly spoken with much
feeling attached.
"I'm fourteen Majesty." Outside she was calm even though inside she
felt like pudding.
The Queen did nothing to conceal how much that knowledge shocked
her. "So young and yet so battle worn. What am I to call you child?
That is if you plan on staying around."
Pulling off her hood She looked the Queen in the eyes. "My name, your
Majesty is Serena... nothing more and nothing less."
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
OK sorry for the delay but between work and school my writing time is
very limited. Not to mention on top of that I _try_ to work out almost
every day. You see the dilemma. Oh well I'll try my hardest to get the
next part as soon as I humanly can.
Until then Live long and Prosper, and don't step one that ant he may be
your lover in a past life.
Sleep I need sleep!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
