Between Hope and Death
By: ChocolateEclar
Disclaimer: Most characters belong to the magnificent authoress, Diana Wynne Jones. I just borrowed them for a while.
Claimer: I only own Wyn, Aidan, evil Kamania and Chris Aprilian, Lady Kachioin (and her village), Miss Coca, and Mr. Calypso.
A/N: Sorry I haven't updated in a while but I got the flu on Friday and didn't feel like doing much of anything. At least I'm starting to feel better. ^_^ *Goes into a coughing fit* Darn . . .
To Lady Artemis: I love cliffhangers. Hehe. They're fun to write. *Dodges the usual pots and pans* Anyway, I think Kamania doesn't have a chance against Wyn anymore. As for who's Death you'll just have ta see for yourself . . . Let me just say this won't be your usual Life verses Death story.
Chapter 5: In Which Wyn Learns About Life and Death
Wyn was sure her heart had skipped a beat. "D-Death?" she mumbled puzzledly.
The figure seemed to sway slightly in response and said in a clear voice, "I have come to warn you of Life."
Wyn could only stare dumbly back at the figure.
Death made a strange raspy sound that Wyn had a feeling was its way of laughing. "I suppose this appearance frightens you?" it said with a tone of mild amusement. Death lifted its cape like arms slowly and then brought them down with a bang.
Wyn waited dumbfoundedly for the gray cloud around the figure to disappear. When it finally did a youngish looking woman stood in the dark figure's place. Her hair was a surprisingly bright blond and her face had a sort of hawk-likeness to it. Her eyes were two tawny orbs that looked like they could see into your very soul.
She smiled at Wyn's surprised face and said in a ringing voice, "I assume this is much better?" She cleared her throat and continued, "As I've said I am Death. I have come to tell you soon you will choose between myself and Life himself. I do not ask that you choose me over Life, only that you choose wisely. Not everything is as it seems. Life will try to bribe you. But you must always remember one thing; Death brings eternal sleep to those who have suffered from the hands of Life. Neither of us caused pain."
Wyn realized she had finally found her voice and said, "How do I know you're not lying?"
"You won't until the time is right," Death replied vaguely. She gave Wyn a weary look and said, "I must go now. Please be careful 'Maiden of the Phoenix.' Protect the 'Dragon Enchanter.' He is are only hope against something far more powerful than even Life and I."
"What do you mean?" Wyn questioned.
"Even though you will decide which side you are on, in the end Life and I will have to join together again to stop the Final Darkness," Death replied. She was gradually fading away.
Wyn felt somehow lost as Death disappeared into the abyss. She watched as her surroundings slowly shifted back to the way they were before. She blinked to find herself once again sitting across from Aidan at the restaurant.
Aidan gave her a searching look and asked, "What happened?"
"Hmm?"
"You spaced out for a good minute over there," Aidan replied.
"Oh. I seem to be involved in something bigger than I thought," Wyn answered vaguely as she looked up at the sky frowning slightly. 'Something much bigger,' she thought gloomily.
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At that very moment, the future 'Dragon Enchanter' was playing with one of his toy cars. "Vroom, vroom," he mumbled happily as he moved the miniature vehicles, which were firmly gripped in his tiny hands. One rebellious lock of raven hair went into the young toddler's face, which he brushed away instinctively. It would be some time before his phase would come.
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A/N: *Blowing nose violently* @#$##&#* (naturally censored) Darn flu.
A/N: Anyway, sorry this is so short but I'm not feeling so good right now so this is as good as it's getting right now.
A/N: Don't forget to review!!!!!!!