Chapter 10
A/N: Kate is back from a nice mini vacation at Gen Con Indy! Four days of shopping, gaming, watching anime, and junk food :) Sadly, Kate is back to the dull but busy life she usually leads and then on top of that my Internet was down for the longest time!!!! But there is good news- there's another update! *Life is good!* Oh well… I suppose I should just give it to you… so here it is! Thanks for the reviews!
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"I told you we would meet again, Karla." The old white haired man said. He walked slowly and his voice's tone signified that he was very old and wise.
"Stay out of this!" Karla snarled back at him. "I must keep the balance preserved."
"And you think that by killing these two that will happen?" Wort asked the enraged witch. "Karla, by killing them you would hinder Lodoss. You've seen what these two can accomplish. Do you really think that they would cause Lodoss and the world to be destroyed in anyway?"
Parn saw the look in deed's eyes. They were tired and in pain, but there was something beckoning to him. Deedlit saw their chance. She was too weak to rush Karla and fight for the circlet the witch resided in, but Parn could. Silently she motioned for Parn to look at the circlet. Moving her eyes, hoping Parn would follow, she prayed he would catch on to her meaning.
Thankfully he caught on as Wort and Karla argued.
'The circlet…' He told himself. 'Deed, you're a genius! If I can get that off Woodchuck… I have to act fast. I have only one shot at this… but if I don't try then we both die. I'll do it.'
'Please, let him succeed… Parn, please.' Deedlit prayed closing her eyes. 'Believe in the spirits you encountered Parn; they will help you… please spirits of water, air, earth and fire. Aid Parn now for the sake of the forest and its creatures. Karla cannot win…'
Feeling a rush of emotions, Parn became aware of other forces surrounding him in a gentle glow. After closing his eyes in a quick prayer, he opened them and rush forward.
Karla had taken her eyes off her prey for mere seconds to argue with her long time friend. He was always trying to make her forget all the lessons the past had taught her. 'Never… never again will the balances be so upset…' Karla's circlet told the puppet body she fed off like a parasite.
Karla felt a presence shift behind her and quickly she turned to see the human rushing towards her. Immediately she sent a magic wave at him, but as she did spirits came and created a shield around the human.
Parn was in total awe at the five spirits circling him. He felt euphoria take hold of his heart. The forest now deemed him worthy, and Deedlit would be his. But he forced his mind off his now bride to be, and back to the witch who was the only obstacle left in his way. Rushing towards her with his increased strength and power Parn grabbed for the magical circlet that adorned her brow.
The witch could do nothing as the human clutched the source of her power and her control over the body she inhabited. She screamed out as the jeweled band was taken from her. Waves of power encircled the entire clearing as the witch's spell was lifted.
When the surges of power ended everyone was laying on the ground. Parn still clutched the evil ornament in his hand.
In a dream like haze Parn saw several forest spirits. They seemed to be welcoming him into the forest and pushing him towards a veiled creature. As he got closer he saw it was Deedlit who they were ushering him towards.
"Deed."
"You passed Parn. You are a friend of the forest." She smiled as she kissed him on the cheek. Parn smiled back at her and wrapped his arms around her slender figure drawing her against him. He then claimed her lips once more. The forest became a rustling mass of tree vines and leaves. It was almost as if they were cheering for them.
"Parn… Parn, wake up…Parn." He heard a gentle voice calling to him. A soft hand caressed his cheek as he opened his eyes. There above him was to him a goddess. The reason for his struggles, and the love of his life… Deedlit.
"Deed…."
"Parn, you did it." She said gently as she brushed some misplaced hair away.
"Deed, I… I was accepted by the forest."
"Yes you were my love. I knew you would be, I never doubted for a second." She whispered as she kissed the jeweled circlet she had given him before the final trial.
Like in his dream Parn wanted more. Dropping the evil circlet in his hand, he wrapped them around Deedlit. Giving her a passionate kiss the forest responded like in his dream. The leaves and limps of trees swayed with the gusting wind.
After the barrage of kisses were over Parn noticed that Deedlit wasn't hurt anymore.
"Deed, your wound… it's gone, and so is mine." He said looking at her confused.
"The forest healed the wounds Parn. You showed all the spirits of the forest you were true and pure of spirit, and they healed us both."
"And Wood?"
"Your friend should be on the road to a full recovery." Came the voice of Wort. "And I will take this." He said picking up Karla's circlet. "My old friend, I will look after you till the end of time. You will be able to watch over Lodoss, but not interfere in its chosen path." Wort looked over at the two young lovers and smiled. "This is goodbye. You two have a long road ahead to fulfill. But never forget the happiness you have in each other." And with that the old scholarly man was gone.
Helping Deedlit to her feet, Parn walked over and checked on Woodchuck.
"He's just sleeping. He'll be up and back to his usual trade in no time." Parn smiled turning back to look at Deedlit.
The beautiful elf was standing looking over the forest. Her long white hair was swaying in the winds. Parn couldn't take his eyes off her. Walking closer to his heart, he enveloped her in a warm embrace. Kissing the back of her neck, she giggled and swatted his lips away playfully. Deedlit turned around in his arms and they now faced each other. Resting her forehead on his she smiled.
"I love you Parn." She whispered looking into his deep blue eyes.
"I love you, my dearest," he said as she closed her eyes and their lips met again.
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It was twilight as they reached the Elven capital. Parn carried a still sleeping Woodchuck and Deedlit followed behind him. As they approached the city, they could hear a crowd of cheers. It looked like all the elves came out to meet them on their return. Standing proud and tall on the steps of the palace was the King, Deed's father. He had a smile on his face, yet was trying hard no to. The stoic man couldn't help but be proud of his daughter and her chosen partner.
Setting Wood down on the steps, Parn came forward and knelt before the King of the Elves.
"Your highness, I have completed the right of Friend of the Forest. The Dark Elf prince was killed by the evil witch Karla, who they were working for…"
"I know young lad. We have heard the story from their king, who is now imprisoned. I am surprised you made it out of the forest so soon. Tell me what was it that lead you, what was your heart's greatest desire young friend?"
"Your majesty, my heart has always had but one desire. Deedlit is my heart's only desire. I will go to my grave loving her, for she is the other half of my soul." Parn said looking over to Deedlit.
The King looked at the two and knew that this human truly loved his daughter. And she in turn loved the mortal dearly.
"Then rise and be welcomed into our clan of High Elves, Sir Parn of Lodoss." The King said placing a hand on the man's shoulder.
Parn stood up like instructed and the Elves of the city cheered even louder for their new friend and member of their kind. Deedlit ran to him and embraced Parn tightly. Tears of happiness slipped from her ancient eyes. Seeing her tears Parn kissed them away blushing a little because of the roar from the Elves.
"And now you two must get ready." The King said stepping in closer to the couple.
"Ready? For what father?" Deedlit asked as she loosened her grip on Parn.
"Why the Elven marriage ceremony of course. He has shown he is worthy of my daughter. You will both rule over this clan when my time to retire has come. And you will both be excellent leaders." He smiled as his daughter flung her arms around him. Parn was smiling too, as he watched Deedlit and her father hug. Finally after all that had happened, they would be together.
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A/N:
I bet you're pissed I cut it off there… well it will give you incentive to come and read the next chapter :)
Anyway. Kate is back from my week at Gencon Indy and finally my computer is cooperating with me. I had fun! Shopping and L.A.R.P.ing! The people at those conventions are sooooo friendly! I had so much fun that I'm going to another convention the end of this month :) Anyway look for the next chapter in a few days (depends if my computer will cooperate with me…), of course it will be pure fluff, but I like fluff :)
Ja Ne!
A/N: Kate is back from a nice mini vacation at Gen Con Indy! Four days of shopping, gaming, watching anime, and junk food :) Sadly, Kate is back to the dull but busy life she usually leads and then on top of that my Internet was down for the longest time!!!! But there is good news- there's another update! *Life is good!* Oh well… I suppose I should just give it to you… so here it is! Thanks for the reviews!
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"I told you we would meet again, Karla." The old white haired man said. He walked slowly and his voice's tone signified that he was very old and wise.
"Stay out of this!" Karla snarled back at him. "I must keep the balance preserved."
"And you think that by killing these two that will happen?" Wort asked the enraged witch. "Karla, by killing them you would hinder Lodoss. You've seen what these two can accomplish. Do you really think that they would cause Lodoss and the world to be destroyed in anyway?"
Parn saw the look in deed's eyes. They were tired and in pain, but there was something beckoning to him. Deedlit saw their chance. She was too weak to rush Karla and fight for the circlet the witch resided in, but Parn could. Silently she motioned for Parn to look at the circlet. Moving her eyes, hoping Parn would follow, she prayed he would catch on to her meaning.
Thankfully he caught on as Wort and Karla argued.
'The circlet…' He told himself. 'Deed, you're a genius! If I can get that off Woodchuck… I have to act fast. I have only one shot at this… but if I don't try then we both die. I'll do it.'
'Please, let him succeed… Parn, please.' Deedlit prayed closing her eyes. 'Believe in the spirits you encountered Parn; they will help you… please spirits of water, air, earth and fire. Aid Parn now for the sake of the forest and its creatures. Karla cannot win…'
Feeling a rush of emotions, Parn became aware of other forces surrounding him in a gentle glow. After closing his eyes in a quick prayer, he opened them and rush forward.
Karla had taken her eyes off her prey for mere seconds to argue with her long time friend. He was always trying to make her forget all the lessons the past had taught her. 'Never… never again will the balances be so upset…' Karla's circlet told the puppet body she fed off like a parasite.
Karla felt a presence shift behind her and quickly she turned to see the human rushing towards her. Immediately she sent a magic wave at him, but as she did spirits came and created a shield around the human.
Parn was in total awe at the five spirits circling him. He felt euphoria take hold of his heart. The forest now deemed him worthy, and Deedlit would be his. But he forced his mind off his now bride to be, and back to the witch who was the only obstacle left in his way. Rushing towards her with his increased strength and power Parn grabbed for the magical circlet that adorned her brow.
The witch could do nothing as the human clutched the source of her power and her control over the body she inhabited. She screamed out as the jeweled band was taken from her. Waves of power encircled the entire clearing as the witch's spell was lifted.
When the surges of power ended everyone was laying on the ground. Parn still clutched the evil ornament in his hand.
In a dream like haze Parn saw several forest spirits. They seemed to be welcoming him into the forest and pushing him towards a veiled creature. As he got closer he saw it was Deedlit who they were ushering him towards.
"Deed."
"You passed Parn. You are a friend of the forest." She smiled as she kissed him on the cheek. Parn smiled back at her and wrapped his arms around her slender figure drawing her against him. He then claimed her lips once more. The forest became a rustling mass of tree vines and leaves. It was almost as if they were cheering for them.
"Parn… Parn, wake up…Parn." He heard a gentle voice calling to him. A soft hand caressed his cheek as he opened his eyes. There above him was to him a goddess. The reason for his struggles, and the love of his life… Deedlit.
"Deed…."
"Parn, you did it." She said gently as she brushed some misplaced hair away.
"Deed, I… I was accepted by the forest."
"Yes you were my love. I knew you would be, I never doubted for a second." She whispered as she kissed the jeweled circlet she had given him before the final trial.
Like in his dream Parn wanted more. Dropping the evil circlet in his hand, he wrapped them around Deedlit. Giving her a passionate kiss the forest responded like in his dream. The leaves and limps of trees swayed with the gusting wind.
After the barrage of kisses were over Parn noticed that Deedlit wasn't hurt anymore.
"Deed, your wound… it's gone, and so is mine." He said looking at her confused.
"The forest healed the wounds Parn. You showed all the spirits of the forest you were true and pure of spirit, and they healed us both."
"And Wood?"
"Your friend should be on the road to a full recovery." Came the voice of Wort. "And I will take this." He said picking up Karla's circlet. "My old friend, I will look after you till the end of time. You will be able to watch over Lodoss, but not interfere in its chosen path." Wort looked over at the two young lovers and smiled. "This is goodbye. You two have a long road ahead to fulfill. But never forget the happiness you have in each other." And with that the old scholarly man was gone.
Helping Deedlit to her feet, Parn walked over and checked on Woodchuck.
"He's just sleeping. He'll be up and back to his usual trade in no time." Parn smiled turning back to look at Deedlit.
The beautiful elf was standing looking over the forest. Her long white hair was swaying in the winds. Parn couldn't take his eyes off her. Walking closer to his heart, he enveloped her in a warm embrace. Kissing the back of her neck, she giggled and swatted his lips away playfully. Deedlit turned around in his arms and they now faced each other. Resting her forehead on his she smiled.
"I love you Parn." She whispered looking into his deep blue eyes.
"I love you, my dearest," he said as she closed her eyes and their lips met again.
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It was twilight as they reached the Elven capital. Parn carried a still sleeping Woodchuck and Deedlit followed behind him. As they approached the city, they could hear a crowd of cheers. It looked like all the elves came out to meet them on their return. Standing proud and tall on the steps of the palace was the King, Deed's father. He had a smile on his face, yet was trying hard no to. The stoic man couldn't help but be proud of his daughter and her chosen partner.
Setting Wood down on the steps, Parn came forward and knelt before the King of the Elves.
"Your highness, I have completed the right of Friend of the Forest. The Dark Elf prince was killed by the evil witch Karla, who they were working for…"
"I know young lad. We have heard the story from their king, who is now imprisoned. I am surprised you made it out of the forest so soon. Tell me what was it that lead you, what was your heart's greatest desire young friend?"
"Your majesty, my heart has always had but one desire. Deedlit is my heart's only desire. I will go to my grave loving her, for she is the other half of my soul." Parn said looking over to Deedlit.
The King looked at the two and knew that this human truly loved his daughter. And she in turn loved the mortal dearly.
"Then rise and be welcomed into our clan of High Elves, Sir Parn of Lodoss." The King said placing a hand on the man's shoulder.
Parn stood up like instructed and the Elves of the city cheered even louder for their new friend and member of their kind. Deedlit ran to him and embraced Parn tightly. Tears of happiness slipped from her ancient eyes. Seeing her tears Parn kissed them away blushing a little because of the roar from the Elves.
"And now you two must get ready." The King said stepping in closer to the couple.
"Ready? For what father?" Deedlit asked as she loosened her grip on Parn.
"Why the Elven marriage ceremony of course. He has shown he is worthy of my daughter. You will both rule over this clan when my time to retire has come. And you will both be excellent leaders." He smiled as his daughter flung her arms around him. Parn was smiling too, as he watched Deedlit and her father hug. Finally after all that had happened, they would be together.
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A/N:
I bet you're pissed I cut it off there… well it will give you incentive to come and read the next chapter :)
Anyway. Kate is back from my week at Gencon Indy and finally my computer is cooperating with me. I had fun! Shopping and L.A.R.P.ing! The people at those conventions are sooooo friendly! I had so much fun that I'm going to another convention the end of this month :) Anyway look for the next chapter in a few days (depends if my computer will cooperate with me…), of course it will be pure fluff, but I like fluff :)
Ja Ne!