~Sorry it took so long! I'm on break now so I have some time. Well I hope
that you will enjoy the next chapter and those to come as well!
Chapter 9: Moving South
Mulan woke up the early morning, it was the day that she feared would come; she knew that she had to be strong though. She kept thinking about her father making her feel the need to go on this journey for him, to destroy those black riders that came into her house and killed him. Of course it was hard and of course she was scared. Every time that she even looked at the diamond she felt its darkness, the evil inside that wanted to go back to its master Sharaga. The sun rose, Mulan turned her head to the shining sun and waited, it was time.
She entered the stables where Gundal's friend, Wind was. He neighed and stroked his hoof on the floor getting her attention telling that he was ready for the day. Mulan smiled and approached him and began to pet his neck. Mulan sighed heavily continuing to stroking his neck and head. "I was so scared that this day would come and now it's here." She spoke softly to Wind as if he was listing like Khan, but the truth was that he understood every word that she was saying. He was use to it. She looked into his big black eyes that stared back at her. "I wish none of this was happening I wish that my father never had it in the first place."
"So.do all, but that is not for them to decide..." Said Gundal. Mulan turned her head around to see Gundal almost right next to her. Mulan turned towards him and gave a weak smile. Gundal smiled and said, "It will be hard but we all have faith in you and that Mulan, should give you strength to fight this..now come we must leave quickly, and you must be introduced to the fine men that are coming with us." Mulan nodded and began to quickly get Wind ready, once she was done Gandal helped her up and lead her out of the huge imperial barn. As she exited the barn, the sun shinned on her and her horse almost making her not being able to see, but as the shade came she opened her eyes to see the men on their horses. She smiled to see that three of them were her very good friends, Yao, Ling and Chien Po.
As they came to a stop right in front of the solders Mulan scanned them all giving them a smile and small bow. But the one person that she was almost certain that's she was going to see was not there, Shang was not going with them? Mulan frowned. "This is Fa Mulan the one that you will have to protect and watch over making sure that nothing happens to. Mulan this is Yao, Ling, Chien Po, Captain Loong and Captain Wei." All bowed down and took their attentions back to Gundal who began to explain their route to each and every one of them. "Well we best be on our way now, the enemy will be moving quickly. And don't be frightened if you see something that you haven't seen before, most you won't." Gandal got on his horse and walked her on. They all followed including Mulan who rode right next to him the whole time. Mulan felt a little weird not being able to really speak to her friends she kept thinking about Shang, and her journey.
"Are you ready?" Gundal turned to Mulan.
"Yes.." She lifted her hand and took the diamond out of her pocket, showing that she had the diamond.
Gundal nodded, and then gestured for her to put it back in her pocket. "Then let's ride.Yah." Said Gundal out loud making his horse go into full gallop right away. Mulan did the same, then not shortly after the others did as well. Mulan felt Wind's hooves underneath her, she stayed with an evenly pace and the motion of Wind. It was different riding another horse still but she knew that she would get it soon.
All the horses rode together, galloping making dust in the dirt as they exited out of the palace and into the town where the town's people watched and moved out of their way. Mulan turned her head slightly looking back at the palace; hoping that it would not be the last time to see it and the people that live around or in it. In the corner of her eye she could even see the Emperor who stood at the top of the stair way staring at them as they left on their journey. Mulan felt her heart almost tare, then felt a single tear rolled down her cheek, and a pray was given. She wiped away the tear and moved her head straight and pushed her heels against Wind telling him to move on. Wind neighed and quickened his pace. His hooves moved quickly and hard on the ground making her pass through Ling and Wei, then up to Gandal. Ling looked at Wei and they all looked at each other as if reading each others mind. They all smiled and clicked their heels, some moving in front of Mulan and Gundal, and some to the side of Gandal and Mulan. Mulan looked over to her right seeing that it was Captian Wei, Wei looked at her and explained in one word, "Protection"
Mulan nodded and smiled. She looked over to Gandal, who looked at her and raised his shoulders, then laughed. Mulan smiled. She was thankful for that. She felt a little safer, but knew that the feeling would not last long.
They moved out of the town in no time, leaving the people that watched them leave, behind. It was now that they entered the forest, the path that would take them deep into the forest then out into a small town were they would get some rest and wait till it would be time to leave to go see the elves, Mulan only knew of the elves Gandal had told her and even gave her the white cloak that the elves made. Gandal told her that the solders would let have to see them for themselves and then say if they believe him or not.
As hours passed they stopped near a small creak gathering up some water for the journey. All were off their horses letting them graze down a small hill where plenty of water and vegetation was for them. "Stay on your watch, The Nuzgul will come if they sense the presence of the diamond. So we have to move quickly."
"Aren't the Nuzgul the black riders that you told us about." Asked Ling.
"Yes, their the ones that came to my house in the first place, just listen to see if you hear a screeching noise. Then that should be them." Explained Mulan, remembering that day as if it was yesterday.
"Oh.."
Gundal looked around for any signs. He then looked upon the path ahead of them and saw that the leaves and dirt on the ground were blowing in his direction; he then heard the foal voice of some kind. It began to screech loudly. "Get down now!" he ordered. They all did what he said and went behind the hill of the path and sat their quietly. Mulan sat near Gundal who watched the pathway. Then the clicking noise of a horses hooves came. Everyone looked as the black horse stopped, the black armor that covered him from head to toe and even the rider that wore all black sent chills over the Mulan's spine. They all looked up to see who or what it was. It was a rider, A Nuzgul. Yao and Ling both looked up at the rider as if it couldn't be. The others on the other hand gave him a look and quickly but quietly reached for their swords, ready for whatever move next he took. Gundal took his staff and got ready. "Mulan" he whispered, "Run as fast as you can and stay off the path at all times until I come and get you and the men." Mulan nodded and ran down the hill, Gandal yelled to the men to follow her and they did. The black rider looked towards Mulan's direction and was about to turn his horse to follow when Gundal came out and pointed his staff at the Nuzgul. He looked at him and spoke in elfish trying to cast a spell. The Nuzgul took out his rusted sword and aimed it towards Gundal, and spoke in his language that only Gundal would understand. "Ah." Gundal screamed, wiping out his sword at the black rider and watching as their swords collided. He got off his horse and continued to fight.
Mulan looked over towards Gundal, "Gundal!" She screamed out. "We have to help him!" she spoke to her friends and the captians.
"Go! Leave now..." Yelled back Gundal. "He wants the diamond!"
Mulan knew that she had to do what he said to, she pressed on her heels and moved forward into the forest. Wind galloped through the woods, passing trees after trees, making sure that she did not take one step out onto the path. Yao, Ling, Chien Po and Loong were right behind her the whole way. Wei watched as Gundal fought, "Gundal!" Wei screamed out.
"Leave now! Protect her!"
Wei nodded his head, and galloped away, through the woody forest no his horse.
Gundal took out his sword as more of the Nuzgul came, till now when he had to face five of the Nuzgul. As he took a stance he watched as only five were here, even though there is nine all together. He prayed that the other four weren't with Mulan and the men; following them trying to take the diamond form her. They came closer and closer; Gundal took out his sword and placed a spell on it. His sword began to turn red till when it began to blow up with a flam covering the whole sword. "You will not pass me, nor will you find and get the barer of the diamond."
"Give it up.." The one Nuzgul said in a rather slow manner and distorted voice.
"Go back to the darkness at wince you came!" Yelled Gundal. Then with his sword that still had a red flam on it, he began to maneuver it around hitting Nuzgul after Nuzgul with it catching them on fire, then blocking the strikes that he received from the black riders. Then moments later then began to flee. Gundal breathed heavily and sighed watching as they fled out of the forest. Gundal whistled to his horse, who came running to him. Gundal took a breath then patted his horse.
Mulan and the others stopped and looked ahead of them, the forest ended and all that it was now was an open field. "What do we do?" Asked Yao.
"Ah..we will head on...they are gone for now but they will be back." Said Gundal. Who came from the left. They all looked at him wondering how he made it back so fast.
"Gundal?" Mulan said in surprise.
"Yes, I am here, but we must move quickly...and keep your eyes on the look out." Said Gundal.
"You killed them all?" Asked Wei.
"Kill?" Gundal turned towards them. "You cannot kill them, only when the diamond is destroyed is when they will leave. But they will never stop hunting the one who has the diamond; they are drawn to the diamond and will never stop looking for it."
"What are they?" Asked Ling.
"The Nuzgul were once men, nine of them were taken by the dark lord and given power and were poisoned by it, they fell into darkness one by one. They are nor living nor dead..." Gundal watched their faces turn almost long, and eyes big. Mulan rode by Gundal as they began to trot away from the forest. "So then how did you get ride of them, Gundal?" She asked.
"By using the spells form the elves that I have learned, it made my sword hard and light up as fire. Then I used it to draw them away, letting them fled out of the forest so they are gone for now but they will be back, looking for you..." Mulan stayed silent she understood what was going on now, but she was still surprised that Gundal defeated them with magic.
"Come on now, keep up...we have a long journey ahead for us.." Gundal pressed on his heels making his horse go faster. Mulan looked back at the group and waited till they were up with her. They all looked at her as she did them, she smiled and said, "Thank you for coming.."
They all smiled and nodded their heads. Then all at once they clicked their heels and had all their horses galloping at the same speed. They knew one of the dangers now and the way that they were in an open field made them vulnerable.
Gundal who was ahead of them began to whisper in elfish, "Let us be welcome, for we are coming to the Elves.guide us there Lord Edoris, lord of all the elves."
~So what do you think? I did you some things from lord of the rings like one or two lines just so you know, hehe. Well I hope that you will write a review telling me what you think! Thanks! Oh and by the way it will get a lot more interesting as it goes on.heheh.I have a few surprises to that should come up soon!
Chapter 9: Moving South
Mulan woke up the early morning, it was the day that she feared would come; she knew that she had to be strong though. She kept thinking about her father making her feel the need to go on this journey for him, to destroy those black riders that came into her house and killed him. Of course it was hard and of course she was scared. Every time that she even looked at the diamond she felt its darkness, the evil inside that wanted to go back to its master Sharaga. The sun rose, Mulan turned her head to the shining sun and waited, it was time.
She entered the stables where Gundal's friend, Wind was. He neighed and stroked his hoof on the floor getting her attention telling that he was ready for the day. Mulan smiled and approached him and began to pet his neck. Mulan sighed heavily continuing to stroking his neck and head. "I was so scared that this day would come and now it's here." She spoke softly to Wind as if he was listing like Khan, but the truth was that he understood every word that she was saying. He was use to it. She looked into his big black eyes that stared back at her. "I wish none of this was happening I wish that my father never had it in the first place."
"So.do all, but that is not for them to decide..." Said Gundal. Mulan turned her head around to see Gundal almost right next to her. Mulan turned towards him and gave a weak smile. Gundal smiled and said, "It will be hard but we all have faith in you and that Mulan, should give you strength to fight this..now come we must leave quickly, and you must be introduced to the fine men that are coming with us." Mulan nodded and began to quickly get Wind ready, once she was done Gandal helped her up and lead her out of the huge imperial barn. As she exited the barn, the sun shinned on her and her horse almost making her not being able to see, but as the shade came she opened her eyes to see the men on their horses. She smiled to see that three of them were her very good friends, Yao, Ling and Chien Po.
As they came to a stop right in front of the solders Mulan scanned them all giving them a smile and small bow. But the one person that she was almost certain that's she was going to see was not there, Shang was not going with them? Mulan frowned. "This is Fa Mulan the one that you will have to protect and watch over making sure that nothing happens to. Mulan this is Yao, Ling, Chien Po, Captain Loong and Captain Wei." All bowed down and took their attentions back to Gundal who began to explain their route to each and every one of them. "Well we best be on our way now, the enemy will be moving quickly. And don't be frightened if you see something that you haven't seen before, most you won't." Gandal got on his horse and walked her on. They all followed including Mulan who rode right next to him the whole time. Mulan felt a little weird not being able to really speak to her friends she kept thinking about Shang, and her journey.
"Are you ready?" Gundal turned to Mulan.
"Yes.." She lifted her hand and took the diamond out of her pocket, showing that she had the diamond.
Gundal nodded, and then gestured for her to put it back in her pocket. "Then let's ride.Yah." Said Gundal out loud making his horse go into full gallop right away. Mulan did the same, then not shortly after the others did as well. Mulan felt Wind's hooves underneath her, she stayed with an evenly pace and the motion of Wind. It was different riding another horse still but she knew that she would get it soon.
All the horses rode together, galloping making dust in the dirt as they exited out of the palace and into the town where the town's people watched and moved out of their way. Mulan turned her head slightly looking back at the palace; hoping that it would not be the last time to see it and the people that live around or in it. In the corner of her eye she could even see the Emperor who stood at the top of the stair way staring at them as they left on their journey. Mulan felt her heart almost tare, then felt a single tear rolled down her cheek, and a pray was given. She wiped away the tear and moved her head straight and pushed her heels against Wind telling him to move on. Wind neighed and quickened his pace. His hooves moved quickly and hard on the ground making her pass through Ling and Wei, then up to Gandal. Ling looked at Wei and they all looked at each other as if reading each others mind. They all smiled and clicked their heels, some moving in front of Mulan and Gundal, and some to the side of Gandal and Mulan. Mulan looked over to her right seeing that it was Captian Wei, Wei looked at her and explained in one word, "Protection"
Mulan nodded and smiled. She looked over to Gandal, who looked at her and raised his shoulders, then laughed. Mulan smiled. She was thankful for that. She felt a little safer, but knew that the feeling would not last long.
They moved out of the town in no time, leaving the people that watched them leave, behind. It was now that they entered the forest, the path that would take them deep into the forest then out into a small town were they would get some rest and wait till it would be time to leave to go see the elves, Mulan only knew of the elves Gandal had told her and even gave her the white cloak that the elves made. Gandal told her that the solders would let have to see them for themselves and then say if they believe him or not.
As hours passed they stopped near a small creak gathering up some water for the journey. All were off their horses letting them graze down a small hill where plenty of water and vegetation was for them. "Stay on your watch, The Nuzgul will come if they sense the presence of the diamond. So we have to move quickly."
"Aren't the Nuzgul the black riders that you told us about." Asked Ling.
"Yes, their the ones that came to my house in the first place, just listen to see if you hear a screeching noise. Then that should be them." Explained Mulan, remembering that day as if it was yesterday.
"Oh.."
Gundal looked around for any signs. He then looked upon the path ahead of them and saw that the leaves and dirt on the ground were blowing in his direction; he then heard the foal voice of some kind. It began to screech loudly. "Get down now!" he ordered. They all did what he said and went behind the hill of the path and sat their quietly. Mulan sat near Gundal who watched the pathway. Then the clicking noise of a horses hooves came. Everyone looked as the black horse stopped, the black armor that covered him from head to toe and even the rider that wore all black sent chills over the Mulan's spine. They all looked up to see who or what it was. It was a rider, A Nuzgul. Yao and Ling both looked up at the rider as if it couldn't be. The others on the other hand gave him a look and quickly but quietly reached for their swords, ready for whatever move next he took. Gundal took his staff and got ready. "Mulan" he whispered, "Run as fast as you can and stay off the path at all times until I come and get you and the men." Mulan nodded and ran down the hill, Gandal yelled to the men to follow her and they did. The black rider looked towards Mulan's direction and was about to turn his horse to follow when Gundal came out and pointed his staff at the Nuzgul. He looked at him and spoke in elfish trying to cast a spell. The Nuzgul took out his rusted sword and aimed it towards Gundal, and spoke in his language that only Gundal would understand. "Ah." Gundal screamed, wiping out his sword at the black rider and watching as their swords collided. He got off his horse and continued to fight.
Mulan looked over towards Gundal, "Gundal!" She screamed out. "We have to help him!" she spoke to her friends and the captians.
"Go! Leave now..." Yelled back Gundal. "He wants the diamond!"
Mulan knew that she had to do what he said to, she pressed on her heels and moved forward into the forest. Wind galloped through the woods, passing trees after trees, making sure that she did not take one step out onto the path. Yao, Ling, Chien Po and Loong were right behind her the whole way. Wei watched as Gundal fought, "Gundal!" Wei screamed out.
"Leave now! Protect her!"
Wei nodded his head, and galloped away, through the woody forest no his horse.
Gundal took out his sword as more of the Nuzgul came, till now when he had to face five of the Nuzgul. As he took a stance he watched as only five were here, even though there is nine all together. He prayed that the other four weren't with Mulan and the men; following them trying to take the diamond form her. They came closer and closer; Gundal took out his sword and placed a spell on it. His sword began to turn red till when it began to blow up with a flam covering the whole sword. "You will not pass me, nor will you find and get the barer of the diamond."
"Give it up.." The one Nuzgul said in a rather slow manner and distorted voice.
"Go back to the darkness at wince you came!" Yelled Gundal. Then with his sword that still had a red flam on it, he began to maneuver it around hitting Nuzgul after Nuzgul with it catching them on fire, then blocking the strikes that he received from the black riders. Then moments later then began to flee. Gundal breathed heavily and sighed watching as they fled out of the forest. Gundal whistled to his horse, who came running to him. Gundal took a breath then patted his horse.
Mulan and the others stopped and looked ahead of them, the forest ended and all that it was now was an open field. "What do we do?" Asked Yao.
"Ah..we will head on...they are gone for now but they will be back." Said Gundal. Who came from the left. They all looked at him wondering how he made it back so fast.
"Gundal?" Mulan said in surprise.
"Yes, I am here, but we must move quickly...and keep your eyes on the look out." Said Gundal.
"You killed them all?" Asked Wei.
"Kill?" Gundal turned towards them. "You cannot kill them, only when the diamond is destroyed is when they will leave. But they will never stop hunting the one who has the diamond; they are drawn to the diamond and will never stop looking for it."
"What are they?" Asked Ling.
"The Nuzgul were once men, nine of them were taken by the dark lord and given power and were poisoned by it, they fell into darkness one by one. They are nor living nor dead..." Gundal watched their faces turn almost long, and eyes big. Mulan rode by Gundal as they began to trot away from the forest. "So then how did you get ride of them, Gundal?" She asked.
"By using the spells form the elves that I have learned, it made my sword hard and light up as fire. Then I used it to draw them away, letting them fled out of the forest so they are gone for now but they will be back, looking for you..." Mulan stayed silent she understood what was going on now, but she was still surprised that Gundal defeated them with magic.
"Come on now, keep up...we have a long journey ahead for us.." Gundal pressed on his heels making his horse go faster. Mulan looked back at the group and waited till they were up with her. They all looked at her as she did them, she smiled and said, "Thank you for coming.."
They all smiled and nodded their heads. Then all at once they clicked their heels and had all their horses galloping at the same speed. They knew one of the dangers now and the way that they were in an open field made them vulnerable.
Gundal who was ahead of them began to whisper in elfish, "Let us be welcome, for we are coming to the Elves.guide us there Lord Edoris, lord of all the elves."
~So what do you think? I did you some things from lord of the rings like one or two lines just so you know, hehe. Well I hope that you will write a review telling me what you think! Thanks! Oh and by the way it will get a lot more interesting as it goes on.heheh.I have a few surprises to that should come up soon!