**Same old Disclaimer - I dont own lotr, never will, closest Ive ever gotten is buying the book. Aurian and itÕs cities, towns and villages are mine, MINE I TELLS YA!**

Chapter 1

Ilysee Dinithil looked sadly on as Lord Skaarats soldiers moved through the city of Caer Moryn, breaking down doors, taking valuables and arresting any who would stop them.

Lord Skaarat was her father Galar Dinithils (the King of Aurian) adviser. A Southron of great magic, Skaarat used his power to become close to the Elven-King, and within months had him assassinated and claimed the throne for himself.

The royal family were executed the day before the coronation, all but the princess Ilysee, who was kept alive but oppressed in her own castle. She knew it was to dampen the hopes of her people, and to prevent them from revolting.

A knock at her chamber door roused her from her thoughts.

ÒEnter.Ó she called, turning away from her window. A servant stepped in.

ÒKing Scaarat requests the pleasure of your company, maÕam.Ó

Ilysee nodded and dismissed the messenger. With a heavy heart she wound a length of silk around her head to hide her elf ears (as was ordered by the new King) and followed the servant downstairs.

As she entered the throne room, she concealed her rage and stood before King Skaarat Bojin.

ÒYou asked to see me, my lord?Ó She asked.

Skaarats thin face was twisted into a smug grin. ÒI am not your Lord, Princess Ilysee, I am your King. Kneel before the King of Aurian!Ó

ÒI would my Lord, if he indeed stood before me.Ó Ilysee said, calmly. ÒAs it is, I see no King. I see only a snake in a stolen crown!Ó

Skaarats smile faltered. ÒA person in your place would do well to speak with due respect.Ó

Ilysee still did not move.

Skaarat scowled at her defiance and raised a withered hand. His eyes seemed to glow as Ilysee doubled over in pain, biting her lip so as not to make a sound. Minutes passed before he finally withdrew. He motioned to two guards who removed her from the throne room and deposited her in her bedchamber, locking the door.

PS. Sorry about the wierd punctuation thing that's going on! I'll try and get it fixed before the next chapter goes up.