Scythegirl- The titles of the books are Wren to the Rescue, Wren's Quest and Wren's War. These books are really hard to find. Try the library…maybe they have a copy…but if you can READ THEM they are really good!! =)
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DISCLAIMER: None of these characters belong to me, they are all of Sherwood Smith. (Except the mysterious boy….Vaughn)
Chapter 1
Caught…Goodbyes…Dinner
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THINK CONNOR! What would Wren say? If she were here, she would be spinning a marvelous tale about who we are... Prince Connor thought, remembering his past adventures with the streaked haired girl from Three Groves Orphanage. Fumbling with his thought, Connor decided to tell the soldier he was a…journey mage…or maybe a prentice…possibly a lost traveler? So deep in thought he was almost too late to see the soldier impatiently jab him again.
"Who are you? Don't make me ask again. You won't like the consequences."
But the prince could not find the words. His silence only brought more suspicion.
The solider had enough. Quickly he brought his sword to an attack position. Connor almost didn't have enough time to bring his staff up, and heard Tip growling behind him. So much for fooling him…at least I won't need my story anymore...Connor thought. Suddenly the two men were in battle. Lighting fast sweeps towards each other, and the sound of steel against wood filled the air. The soldier made a quick thrust towards Connor's head with the hilt of his sword when Tip lunged at his leg. He faltered and dropped his sword. Connor quickly brought his staff down on the man's chest, when all of the sudden he felt a pointed object at his back.
"Let him go, or I will spear you right here and now." The voice from behind said.
Connor raised his arms in the air and slowly turned to face his new opponent. He saw a woman, she seemed familiar but he didn't know where he had seen her before. His thoughts were quickly interrupted when the woman gave a sharp gasp.
"My apologies sire, I hadn't realized it was you!" the woman quickly bowed to Connor and lowered her sword.
Connor looked up and noticed the woman talking a step away from him, and hurried to the fallen soldier's side, whispering in his ear. I remember now... she is a solider from my mother's lands.
"What!?! Are you positive?" The man gave Connor an apologetic look and struggled to give him a bow. "Please your majesty, I meant no disrespect. It was my turn to patrol the trail for suspicious folk. There have been reports of some bandits riding around in this section of the hills. When you refused to answer, I had to take action..." the man explained.
Connor sighed. So much for being a lost traveler...This wouldn't have happened to Wren...
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Well that's everything...I hope. Wren thought. I guess it's time I summoned Tess and Tyron. She lifted her right hand and spoke a few magical phrases, and instantly the ring became a brilliant red. Picking up her bag, Wren quickly made her way out of her room. A few moments later she was standing by the gates, and immediately saw the emerging figures coming towards her. Soon Tess and Tyron were standing before her.
"Another quest so quickly Wren?" Tyron said, smiling. Wren wrinkled her nose at him.
Before Wren could reply Tess lifted a small package. "Oh Wren, I know you're only a few days ahead but I am going to miss you. I don't want to keep you any longer than needed. I brought you some treats for your walk." She passed it to Wren and hugged her friend fiercely.
"Thank you, Tess. Don't worry we will see each other soon. Besides I have my scry-stone with me. You can have Tyron scry me if you need me."
Tyron quickly shook his head. "Don't look at me. I think it would be better if we asked Leila or Halfrid." replied holding up his hands. To Wren's relief, Tess gave her a smile.
Giving Tess and Tyron another quick hug, Wren flashed a mischievous smile. "Don't get into any trouble without me."
"Oh no, never without you, Wren." joked Tyron.
Standing outside the gate side by side, Tyron and Tess watched in silence as Wren's figure disappeared over the hill.
"I hope she gets there safely. All of a sudden I have a bad feeling about all this." Tess said unexpectedly.
Surprised, Tyron looked at the princess. "What are you talking about?"
"I don't know it's just that all that business with Andreus, and his disappearance...I don't know..."
"Princesses sure worry a lot..."
"Look who's talking, I learned it from you."
"Back up a second here, it's Wren we're talking about. She knows how to take care of herself; she's a journey mage now. Besides think of all the times she has come to our aid."
"I know...but I wish that I had suggested she wait for us."
Trying to calm the princess down, Tyron led her back to the palace. Even with his reassuring words, he suddenly couldn't help begin to worry about Wren...
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Walking along the road, Wren began to remember the past events of the last couple of months...the attacks on Meldrith...taking the King and Queen hostage...the sudden alliance with Hawk...Andreus and his mysterious disappearance...maybe taking this trip isn't such good idea...but Niss will be so disappointed if I missed her birthday now that I have found her...struggling with her thoughts, she didn't hear the footsteps following behind her.
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The young man sitting alone in his room ran through the play for the thousandth
time. Now what? He thought. Running
his hand through his thick brown hair, his emerald eyes scanned the bookshelf
for another book. But before he could make another selection, a knock disrupted
his thoughts.
"Vaughn, And- pardon, your father has summoned you for dinner."
Great, now he has time for me. "Alright, give me a minute."
Standing up from his desk, he stretched out his legs, finally realizing they were asleep. How long have I been reading? He thought as he replaced the book on the shelf. Giving himself a quick check in his mirror, his father would complain if a single hair was out of place, he strode out of his room. Walking down the unfamiliar corridor, he thought of the sudden craziness of the past couple of months. Moving away from Senna Lirwaini to this remote place...everything is so strange. But at least his father had remembered him enough to take him along. Vaughn sighed. Maybe he should have left me back at the castle. It would have made much more sense. With that final thought, he entered his father's chamber for dinner.
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Thanks for reading this! Sorry the story is kind of slow right now…but just give me some time to set up the plot. If you have any suggestions, PLEASE tell me! =) Also review, I want to know what you think!
