An attempt to protect Deltora for any Shadowlord attacks became an attempt to rescue Jasmine. When Lief
found Mesmeralde, he moved her aside and spoke of his plan,
Lief: Do you know where the Shadowlord is hiding Jasmine?
Mesmeralde closed her eyes and searched the magical wisdom within her. After a few moments she opened
her eyes and nodded.
Mesmeralde: It's at a small island west of this coast. About 50 km away.
Lief: Great. I have a plan. We would leave the camp to another captain and we would go to that island
and rescue Jasmine...
Mesmeralde: No need to explain. I know your plan. But in any case...
She gave Lief a vial of clear water...
Mesmeralde: ...drink this. It's from the Dreaming Springs. I think it would help us greatly to know
that Jasmine is doing fine. Early morning tomorrow we shall leave.
Lief: Also, pick the new captains for me. I do not wish to do it.
Lief waited for sleep to come to him. He didn't know what to expect. He didn't know whether he wanted
to see this dream. Yet part of him wants to. He wanted Jasmine back badly.
Finally, slumber overtook him. He didn't fight it...
i It was foggy. It was dark. No air. Can't breath!/i
And then his mind focused and his eyes got used to the darkness. He also got used to the thin air.
i What is this place? /i
He was in some kind of a corridor. To his left there was a passageway where a low humming sound could be
heard. To his right was a door with voices coming from it. He stepped through the solid metal and into the darkness.
and fixed his eyes at the middle of the room where Jasmine was. She was tied to a chair, and light was shining straight
down to her scowling face.
With a cry Lief ran and embraced her protectively. Of course his arms went through solid flesh.
A sudden voice broke through the darkness. Lief recognised it immediately. Who else would it be?
Shadowlord: Ah, but my lady. You see, I cannot tell you what happens next.
Jasmine: You tell me NOW or else you'll regret that you ever lived for a 1000 years!
Shadowlord: Precisely 1224 years. But I would warn you that you would never see your lover again if you do not shut up!
Jasmine: I do not care! Besides he is not my lover...
Shadowlord: AH, so you know who I am talking about.
Jasmine: Like, whatever.
Shadowlord: I would make you my ultimate servant. You would be the bait for your pathetic lover. He would come up and try
and save you! But he would get hurt along the way... with your own hands!
Jasmine: Excuse me?
Shadowlord: You heard it right, my lady!
Suddenly a green light shot from the darkness and straight to Jasmine's heart. Lief cried and held on to her as he watched
in horror. Jasmine was changing. Changing into an evil being. Her eyes came from green to black, Her hair was as dark as night.
Even her clothes changed. From her usual ragged clothes to black leather shirt and skirt.
Shadowlord: Mwuahahaha! And so, my lady. If I say to you: "Get Lief?"
Jasmine: I'll serve him to you with his head in a platter.
Lief: Jasmine, NO!
Lief woke up with a start, sweating and panting. He must save her. And fast!
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found Mesmeralde, he moved her aside and spoke of his plan,
Lief: Do you know where the Shadowlord is hiding Jasmine?
Mesmeralde closed her eyes and searched the magical wisdom within her. After a few moments she opened
her eyes and nodded.
Mesmeralde: It's at a small island west of this coast. About 50 km away.
Lief: Great. I have a plan. We would leave the camp to another captain and we would go to that island
and rescue Jasmine...
Mesmeralde: No need to explain. I know your plan. But in any case...
She gave Lief a vial of clear water...
Mesmeralde: ...drink this. It's from the Dreaming Springs. I think it would help us greatly to know
that Jasmine is doing fine. Early morning tomorrow we shall leave.
Lief: Also, pick the new captains for me. I do not wish to do it.
Lief waited for sleep to come to him. He didn't know what to expect. He didn't know whether he wanted
to see this dream. Yet part of him wants to. He wanted Jasmine back badly.
Finally, slumber overtook him. He didn't fight it...
i It was foggy. It was dark. No air. Can't breath!/i
And then his mind focused and his eyes got used to the darkness. He also got used to the thin air.
i What is this place? /i
He was in some kind of a corridor. To his left there was a passageway where a low humming sound could be
heard. To his right was a door with voices coming from it. He stepped through the solid metal and into the darkness.
and fixed his eyes at the middle of the room where Jasmine was. She was tied to a chair, and light was shining straight
down to her scowling face.
With a cry Lief ran and embraced her protectively. Of course his arms went through solid flesh.
A sudden voice broke through the darkness. Lief recognised it immediately. Who else would it be?
Shadowlord: Ah, but my lady. You see, I cannot tell you what happens next.
Jasmine: You tell me NOW or else you'll regret that you ever lived for a 1000 years!
Shadowlord: Precisely 1224 years. But I would warn you that you would never see your lover again if you do not shut up!
Jasmine: I do not care! Besides he is not my lover...
Shadowlord: AH, so you know who I am talking about.
Jasmine: Like, whatever.
Shadowlord: I would make you my ultimate servant. You would be the bait for your pathetic lover. He would come up and try
and save you! But he would get hurt along the way... with your own hands!
Jasmine: Excuse me?
Shadowlord: You heard it right, my lady!
Suddenly a green light shot from the darkness and straight to Jasmine's heart. Lief cried and held on to her as he watched
in horror. Jasmine was changing. Changing into an evil being. Her eyes came from green to black, Her hair was as dark as night.
Even her clothes changed. From her usual ragged clothes to black leather shirt and skirt.
Shadowlord: Mwuahahaha! And so, my lady. If I say to you: "Get Lief?"
Jasmine: I'll serve him to you with his head in a platter.
Lief: Jasmine, NO!
Lief woke up with a start, sweating and panting. He must save her. And fast!
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(c) All Characters Emily Rodda
THE STORYLINE IS MY WORK SO DON'T COPY ANYTHING WITHOUT MY GO-AHEAD, OK?
