Aether Winds
Chapter eleven- Visions Clear
By- IceWind
A/N:
This is my first fanfic for The Protector of the Small books by Tamora Pierce. The names, places, things, ect, all are credited to her. This fanfic is set in an alternate universe. I.E: Joren is NOT dead, Cleon and Kel are not together (hehe), and other incidents that have I messed up on and don't feel like making it exactly like the book. Please REVIEW *grins* and as long as its not flames on how Kel and Cleon should be together or something of that trivial nature, flames are fine. This story is PG-13 for anything that might come up lol.
IceWind: *bounds up looking extremely happy* HI EVERYONE!
Kaori: *wrinkles her nose and fluffs out her wings* what's with her?
IceWind: *flashes a big smile* I got over the 100-review mark!
Raen: *chuckles* AND IM IN THE STORY!
IceWind & Raen: *they both laugh and start dancing together*
Kaori: *sweatdrop* errr welll… thanks to…
HShuler888: *grins* Thankies! And I'm continuing as fast as I can! : P
FlyingFire: *is just too lazy to write the rest of the name she put down (lol)* Yeah Kel is kinda ooc and if you think about it, I guess Joren is also. Nobody minds too much ne? My commas, alas… *sighs then brightens* And descriptions? Hmmm... fine, I'll try to up the ante! *errr doesn't really know what that means hehehe* It's ok if you're a nit-picker *snickers* I don't really mind all in all. I mean, your just trying to help me right? *smiles*
TAFKA miss julep: *grins* Ok, ok, it's not your fault that you have a long name. And thanks, and I'm trying to hurry! ^.^
Marie: *giggles and winks* I am a K/J fan, it's ok if your not though lol. And aww you're so nice!
Princess Sanidaylene: lol thank you. And yes, but not Hoshi or Peach Blossom, think of it as if they had rocks in their shoes or something and couldn't go ^_^; And yes when she wishes for something it happens, BUT that's not all of it! To find out you have to keep on reading *evil laugh* hehe. And you will find out about Raen and more about the hizars in this chapter I think. And about the surrounding land, k? And WOW I do have over 9! A LOT more then 9! *happy icey!*
Rhysati: *smiles* Yup! Raen's here! I'm not sure if I will actually put Kaori in this story though, I'm still thinking about it. (hey what does an avocado grin look like? O.o;) *avocado grin*
Keladry of Mindelan: I haven't even bonded them yet! *giggles* Raen just asked Kel to, I'll have them bonded in this chapter.
TiTi: *pouts and winks* You don't love me? Aww ok then! And I DID read your story! *sweatdrop* Don't think of me as good or evil! Think of my as neutral! ^.~
Jaya: *giggles* Your about as nuts as I am it seems! And YAY! No new questions! ^.^ lol
Je: *blinks* What a short message, but thanks! *grins and bows*
Catchfire: awww *scuffs her toe on the ground and grins* thanks…
Rokjai: You people never think about giving authors a break do you? What if I said that I would be taking a month long vacation? *giggles* j/k! I wouldn't really do that to you guys! (not to mention that one of you will find me and bring me to a computer at gunpoint to write… hehe)
Diamond_eyes89: *smirks* Awww, seems like a lot of people are telling me that Joren isn't their favorite character *pats her on the back* I hope everything else makes up for it! ^.~
Goddessnmb1: *sighs dramatically* Tenses are my weak point, and I don't think I can change *pouts* I've tried REALLY! I just don't' understand WHY it's so gosh dang hard for me to do it RIGHT. *calms down and smiles* thanks for the review, I'll try to make it less confusing.
Xelena: I can leave you there and I did! MWAHAHAHAHA! *coughs and returns to normal* And it's ok for not reviewing sooner! A lot of you guys review regularly and it makes me so happy! *huggies*
Pinkpanther: AH! No NOT husband and wife sort of thing… O.o; More as if a partner-partner bond since Raen is a sentient creature *Raen mumbles; dang right I'm sentient*
Sd_tenshi_: hehe twists, I love twists *winks* Can anyone tell? And I will try to get it out ASAP and your welcome! (of course I reply to everyone but still lol)
White Lady: I KNOW everyone loves Raen *pouts* Does that mean nobody loves icey??? Hehe. K/J I think make an AWESOME couple to ^.^ they just don't see eye-to-eye on some things and need a soft SHOVE every now and then. *grins slightly* When he died I was like; HUH? NOOOOOO, ^.^ Good thing we have fanfics, in them he doesn't have to die!
Still Wishin: *giggles* You did? Weiiirrdddd lol.
I'm asking for 9 reviews again! Wow, you know, I can ask for a higher number then 9 but what's the point? I don't wanna seem greedy or anything hehe ^.^ Oh another thing, is this story getting worse? *sweatdrop* 'cause it seems to me like people think that I have a lot of mistakes, oh I don't mind them telling me I'm just asking! Hehe.
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Kel watched Raen, her hazel eyes curious with not a speck of fear in them, her stance was easy and loose, ready for what might happen, "Is… is that it? I just accept?"
The ebony hizar shook his head, and pushed up from under himself into a standing position, determination to accomplish this task apparent in his eyes, No, I must perform the bonding. You do not know how, and so I shall do so slowly he walked towards Kel, bones and joints aching still from his recent wounds, Stay there
Joren narrowed his eyes, definitely not liking the turn of events. His ice blue eyes expressed his anger and wariness towards the black creature, for the thing was unknown to them, how can she just accept like that? We do not even know everything about this… creature. Defiantly he took a step forward, the sound of his footstep seemingly loud in all of their ears as he fingered the hilt of his black dagger, "No," that was all he said, one word. But that one word was spoken with a cold and menacing quality that made the hizar hesitantly stop and look expressionlessly at the young man.
It made Kel suddenly feel furious, hot anger running through her veins as she turned her gaze from Raen's to her partner's, Joren. With a low calm voice, masking her tightly controlled animosity, she responded, "Yes Joren. I will have this bonding. You may think that we are in danger with Raen, but I feel differently," she placed a hand over her chest, where her heart was, lightly, "I feel it in here that this is supposed to happen." Slowly her anger leaked away from her, as she tried to understand Joren's own feelings, "Look at Raen!" Her eyes bore into his with astounding determination, voice strong.
Reluctantly Joren pulled his eyes from Kel's and cast a glance over to the hizar. The weak and hurt hizar, the one who was gaunt and in pain at this very moment, shit… He looked back into Kel's, trying to keep a certain aloofness about him still, suddenly feeling as if he was fighting a loosing battle.
A soft voice whispered into his ears alone, Leave them be, cold one. In time you will understand… In time you will thaw…
His head jerked up, what? Eyes searched around, fingers now clutching the dagger's hilt, ready to draw it any second. His stance became tense, unable to locate where the voice was coming from.
Leave them be… it is meant to happen, do not try to stop it, and as quickly it came, the voice disappeared back to where it came from. Leaving nothing of itself behind except haunting word's imprinted upon Joren's mind.
He reluctantly looked back down into Kel's now concerned, hazel brown eyes. I should not mention this… but how can I let her do this bonding thing? It might hurt her… leave them be? Fine, but she gets hurt I kill this Raen thing. Refusing to think about his new protectiveness over the Kel, I don't wish to be stranded here alone… Joren finally muttered, "Fine, but Kel…"
A slow smile suddenly spread across her face, she really didn't expect Joren to back down, maybe people do change… and she suddenly relaxed her hands, which she had subconsciously clenched into fists during her argument with him, "What Joren?" Her eyes probe him, still slightly confused about what made his head jerk up like that in the first place.
Joren's usually cocky smirk was once again on his face, "Don't get killed, it's still your fault that we are here."
A scowl quickly replaced her smile, but her eyes still held traces of amusement and happiness, "Fine, I won't. We can start now," she directed this last part to the ever patient Raen, who was currently leaning against a tree, trying to conserve his energy.
The hizar gave an almost imperceivable nod, and pushed off against the tree; softly the gem on his forehead began to shine a silver color as he approached. With each step the shine got brighter until it was almost too bright to look at. Kel stared into the Raen's dark blue eyes, unbeknownst to her a circle of silver energy ringed her and the hizar, blocking them both to any outside interference. Joren watched them expressionlessly, arms crossed on his chest, waiting for the ceremony to end.
Raen stopped directly in front of Kel, shimmering energy flooding throughout the constraints he had set up in all different colors, the majority to be silver and white. His mind-voice soft he told her, Take the dagger
Kel looked at him, eyes slightly confused, dagger? Her mind questioned, where? The energy suddenly brightened, light seemingly flooding into a small space in front of her. The white and silver energy swirled in a circle, molding and shaping, the intensity of the light almost blinding. With a small explosion of power it was done, a perfectly wrought white and silver dagger floated in front of her. It was exquisite, the craftsmanship incomparable by any other. Next to it was another soft ball of white/silver energy, whirling around in a frantic pace, still crafting, still making. It also gave a small explosion, and what lay before her was a silvery-white chain that was joined at both ends into a circle. It floated down to the front of the hizar where it waited. The dagger, she cautiously reached out a hand towards it, eyes full of wonder and excitement. A tingly feeling ran through her arm as she clasp the hilt in her grasp and pulled it towards herself, task done she looked back at Raen, a smile playing on her face.
The hizar's eyes shone with an emotion she couldn't make out. Slowly, silently, Raen stepped towards the chain and put his head through the circle. The chain and dagger began to pulsate together in harmony, each one glowing brightly, swiftly he looked Kel in the eyes and mentally shouted to her, The dagger! Cut the palm of your hand and hold it out in front of you!
Her eyes locked onto his, expressing her confusion, but she trusted him. With the elegant dagger she slashed the palm of her hand, crimson blood welled up in the cut and slowly began to drip out, curiously she felt absolutely no pain, as if she was detached from it. Kel thrust out her hand, palm side up, a pool of blood collecting in it, hiding the vicious cut.
Raen lost no time, in two short strides he bounded over towards her, lowering his head and lapping up the blood. Not a drop escaped his tongue and when no more blood lay in her hand he looked up and caught her gaze with him.
Kel felt something akin to shock course through her body, but she trusted Raen this far, she will continue to trust him. As she let her hand drop back down to her side, nothing could be seen of the cut, it had been completely healed.
With a low mind-voice, the hizar started the incantations, eyes still on Kel's. Penso exhibeo exibeo is ea id. Minuo advoco. Penso desiderium insum iugum. Expletus mihi, uterque
Her eyes bespoke of wonder, the light around them stilled and began to glow even brighter in its acceptance. With shock, Kel realized she understood what Raen had said, an ancient memory tugging in her mind, We offer this. Let blood call. We wish to be bonded. Complete me, us! A serene smile appeared on her face and she closed her eyes when the light got to bright for her eyes.
Kel opened her eyes when she sensed that the light had faded, with a small smile she looked down at Raen, her hand still carrying the dagger. Shock entered her eyes at the sight of him; the hizar had been completely healed with absolutely no signs of any scars on his body.
Raen stood still, just watching his newly made mistress with happiness in his eyes, Can she feel the bond? In his mind he felt a presence that was Kel, solid and warm. The bonding had been a complete success. As he took a step forward, his ears pricked up slightly as he heard a faint noise. With a glance down, Raen noticed that the chain was still around his neck, one of the proofs of the bonding. It was incredibly light, yet Raen knew that the only way that the chain would break is if the bonding was cut off, and to accomplish that one of them had to die. Not that it would happen anytime soon Adjusting to the feel of the chain, he gracefully moved towards Kel, his body feeling stronger than it had been in a long time. The only thing more powerful then a seibutsu bond was a life-bond, and the latter was something only another humanoid could accomplish with his mistress.
Ice blue eyes watched them both quietly, Joren still trying to digest the fact that Kel had been bonded. He would never admit it, but during the ceremony he felt sort of worried for the Mindelan, especially when he saw that she had slashed her palm and the hizar had drunken the blood. Suddenly he shook his head to clear these rather annoying thoughts and said calmly, as if he saw a bonding everyday, "Now that's done with, let's set up camp."
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Kel smiled to herself, feeling the hizar move around in the back of her head, it might take a while, but I'll get used to it. She was sitting down, back against a log, eyes watching the playful flames of the fire leap around in bright red and yellow sparks. Slowly she brought her eyes down to the silvery-white dagger in her hand. Its weight was just heavy enough, the balance perfect. The edge was extremely fine and honed to perfection. Secretly she suspected if she smashed the edge against a rock, it wouldn't even be nicked, hmmm… I shall call is Silver Falcon.
You now name your weapons Mistress? The lithe hizar raised his head from where he had been lying down on Kel's right side, eyes deeply amused. After he was all healed, Kel and Joren had been shocked at Raen's size. They had known that he was large, but they never suspected that he was the size of a panther.
Joren looked up from the roasted rabbit he was eating, from his place across the fire and Kel. A smirk appeared on his face as he cracked a bone and sucked the marrow from it, "Mindelan is strange that way, she even named her sword!" His smirk only got bigger as he spotted the scowl she was sending his way.
A sharp mind-voice reprimanded him from the resting hizar, My Mistress is not strange! Raen's ears were pricked towards Joren, dark blue eyes perfectly serious.
Kel blinked, clearly not expecting the hizar to have that kind of reaction. She raised a hand to her mouth, stifling her laughter, while slipped the Silver Falcon into a knife sheath strapped to her arm. She cast a glance at the annoyed Joren, eyes twinkling with mirth.
Joren gave a soft snort, mumbling something about hizars and that time of the month that females get, they must get it to, no matter what gender, then fell silent as the hizar leveled a small glare in his direction. He and Raen locked eyes, the tension mounting between them. Joren narrowed his eyes a trifle, while Raen laid back his ears slightly back against his head.
"Raen…" Kel said hesitantly, trying to break the tension between Joren and her bond seibutsu. Both of their hands swung in her direction, two pairs of blue eyes, one light and one dark, watching her. Annoyance flared in her eyes, directed at Joren and Raen. Immediately she masked it over and put on an expressionless face, holding her emotions tightly before she spoke, directing her questions to the hizar, almost ignoring Joren, "Where are we?"
Joren gave an almost hurt look in Kel's direction before putting on a smooth mask of indifference, waiting to hear Raen's answer. Slowly he slipped out his ebony dagger and a piece of cloth, pretending to be absorbed in his work, while keeping his hearing focused on the coming conversation.
The world of Medea… the hizar calmly watched as Kel gasped and Joren slip his grip on his dagger, proving his suspicions that his Mistress and the other was not from this world, I cannot diverge fate from it's path, I shall tell them only what they need to know.
"What?" Kel's eyes were slightly wide, trying to take in the information that they were in another world. She suddenly fixes a gaze on Raen, eyes serious, "How? Why?" With most of her attention on the hizar, she vaguely sensed Joren continuing to work on his dagger.
I can not tell you what is not told to you beforehand. I am not a guide, I am just your bonded… Raen's mind-voice trailed off, dark blue eyes in thought, ears lax and listening. Finally he began to speak once more, And I seem to have to be your teacher in some aspects
Her eyes were confused, as a wisp of hair fell across her face, she almost mechanically brushed it away, "Teacher? In what?" Her tone held that while she would allow him to keep some secrets, this was a different matter. She shifted her body so that she faced the hizar; a soft crackling of leaves filling the silence in the air as she moved.
Raen gave a mental sigh, audible in both Kel's and Joren's minds, tell them only what they need to know… and I shall do so. His eyes lock onto Kel's hazel brown ones and mind-spoke with seriousness; In your… powers His gaze traveled down to where the white tear drop gem lay, before looking back into his Mistress's eyes.
That's when Joren looked up sharply, directing a glare in the hizar's direction, his ice-blue eyes like a frigid glacier, "How can we trust you? And what powers does Mindelan have?" His dagger lay forgotten in his hand as he focused his full attention on the conversation.
Kel mentally sighed, figures that Joren would be so suspicious, but she wouldn't argue with him. She knew that Raen needed to be trusted by Joren and that she really wanted to know what the hizar had meant by her 'powers'. Her eyes met with Joren's, trying to send him her support.
Raen watched Joren, his teeth slightly bared, showing long white rows of sharp teeth, NEVER, EVER question MY allegiance to my Mistress! His mind-voice was vehement, his fur starting to bristle, I would DIE to save her life!
Joren looked slightly startled at the sincerity of the hizar's mind-voice, but he masked it over quickly, refusing to show that he was convinced. With his voice full of sarcasm he said, "Surreee… I believe you," a smirk appeared as the hizar lunged up, a low hiss escaping its mouth. Maybe this isn't the smartest idea… No. I have to find out if what this hizar said was true and that we could trust him. He looked cool and collected, opening his mouth to say more when Kel jumped up and went to Raen, looking at them both.
"Stop it!" She looked furious at them both; one hand on Raen's back to keep him from jumping on Joren. Kel's voice was low and deadly as she spoke, "Joren, we can trust Raen, I know it. He was NOT lying, I felt it through our bond," she turned her head towards Raen and continued, "And Raen, you HAVE to tell us more about this land, hizars, and my powers! Now lie back down and forget about what Joren was talking about." She glared at them both, stance tense and ready to stop them if they tried to fight.
Raen looked up at Kel, and gave a slight nod, smoothing down his fur as he lay back down onto the ground. His ears were slightly flat, as if an apology to Kel, and his eyes moved to where Joren sat as he began to speak; I can not tell you about the land, only about the surrounding countryside. I shall tell you about hizars before I tell you of your powers because it would be easier to explain
Joren looked down with disdain at the hizar, he gives in so quickly to Kel, but continued to listen, relaxing his muscles from when he thought that the hizar was going to attack.
Kel gave a slight nod at Raen, sighing inaudibly with relief as she once again sat down, back to the log. Her expression spoke of curiosity at the coming topic, "Ok Raen, tell us about the hizars." Maybe he will tell us why he got into such a bad position when Joren and I found him… She thought about the poor state Raen was in with the cuts and slashes on his body, and she broke out of her reverie as Raen began to talk.
The hizars are a proud and noble species, gifted with many different kinds of magic… His mind-voice seemed to have sort of a singsong kind of pitch, as if he was telling a story, We live in large packs, usually consisting of twenty hizar. Our magic comes in ten forms… water, fire, earth, air, lightening, ice, light, dark, psy, and… his mind-voice suddenly was cut off and he looked disoriented for a second. Quickly he shook his head to clear it, eyes slightly confused; the last was the most powerful…
Kel's eyes were intensely curious, my dream… and she whispered softly to him, "What is the most powerful called Raen?"
The hizar looked up at her, eyes guarded; I cannot tell you yet Mistress, all I can say is that I hold it
Joren looked as if he was going to wring the hizar's neck for keeping more secrets from them, but his sharp retort was cut off by a shake of Kel's head and a warning look from her. He gave a dark frown at her, clearly not liking the situation, but Raen is not my bonded… he leaned back against a tree, watching.
She gave him a slight smile back, mouthing 'thank you'. Kel then turned to Raen, saying gently, "It's ok, keep going."
Raen quickly started up once again; Hizar's live in a society with one alpha male and one alpha female. The alpha male MUST have the strongest power, but the female may be anyone of his choosing. There may only be one with the strongest power in a pack; the rest that may be born are cast out of the pack when they get old enough to fend for themselves
Joren's mind whispered to him, like a wolf's pack, yet they seem to be more like felines than canines to me. He was curious about the hizars, even though he would never admit it in the range of Raen's hearing.
We show our powers by the color of gem's on our head, and how strong that power is also determined by the gem's color He lowered his head slightly so that Kel and Joren could see the bright silver of his gem before continuing, the strongest power of a hizar is silver, the stronger the power will be, the brighter the gem. I am very powerful his mind-voice was arrogant as he voiced the last statement. When we use our powers our eyes glow the same color. For example, when I use my power my eyes turn silver. A fire hizar has a red gem, a water hizar has a blue gem, an air hizar has a grayish gem, an earth hizar has a green gem, a dark hizar has a black gem, a light hizar has a light yellow gem, a lightening hizar has a dark yellow gem, an ice hizar has a light blue gem, a psy hizar has a purple gem, and the alpha male hizars have silver gems Raen delicately avoided telling Joren and Kel what kind of power he had, But we are not the only ones who have this system of magic He debated with himself if he should tell more, with a mental nod he pushed on with his story. The elves also have this system… though their magic is even stronger than ours is…
Kel quirked a brow, her eyes now amused, "Elves? You mean those little human like things that wear all green?"
Raen looked at her and shook his head, his mind-voice serious, Do not make fun of the elves. They are the only things here that the hizars would fear if we feared anything at all He deliberately ignored the snort that came from Joren, The elves are around your size mistress, and they all have gems such as hizars do. They aren't the delicate elves that you seem to think that they are, in fact, I do not believe there is a human that could beat one without using their mage energy, that is if the human has any. The human would have to use all their power and hope that they have more magic energy then the elves do, and none, not even an adept, or black-robes as you call them Mistress, stand a chance against one with a color gem such as mine. Though the elves with that color gem are very rare, in average, one with a silver gem shows up once in 1000 years… and the white gem, the most powerful form of the silver ones, showed up only once in history, and he died when a he gave up his life to prevent the world of Medea itself of being destroyed
Joren mulled over the information, finally deciding on what to ask, "What can the silver gemmed do? The red gemmed control fire, the blue ones water, and so on, but what about the silver ones?"
His mind-voice proud, he replied with enthusiasm, They control everything… and more at Kel's and Joren confused looks he smirked mentally and elaborated, We can control all the elements and do more… and our control over elements excel even the best the single elements can do
Their expressions cleared and Kel smiled, "Wow, I hope I can digest all of this information… what about my power? I didn't think that I had the gift Raen."
With an incredulous look, Joren sighed, she doesn't understand… I don't completely do either but I have my suspicions….
Raen looked fondly at his bond partner, You have magic, and I shall train you in them. And while we are training, I shall guide you both to the elves along the way…
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A/N:
IceWind: *grins broadly* Now if THAT wasn't FULL of details then I suck and can't write!
Kaori: *mutters* You suck and can't write.
IceWind: *whirls and faces her, eyes narrowing* YOUR EVIL KAORI!
Raen: *watches them and chuckles*
IceWind: *she sighs and calms down* Anyway, how do you guys like this chapter huh? I found it fun!!! And I actually started to explain some things right????
Kaori: *smirks* whatever
IceWind: *ignores her* and guess what? Since my goal of 100 was passed I set a new goal of 150! ^.^ FUN!
Raen: *chuckles* Oh yeah, and I seem great don't I? *puffs out his chest*
IceWind: *laughs* Yup! You were great Raen! And readers *grins* That incantation that Raen was speaking in when the bonding happened was in Latin. I don't think that it's exactly right but I tried huh? *chuckles and winks* all I can hope for is that none of you are Latin scholars. This chapter was a LOT of words, it doesn't look too long because it doesn't have a lot of spaces… but anyway, nothing else to say so bye-bye!
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Facts:
Seibutsu Bond: A bond between a creature and a humanoid. It is less powerful then a life-bond yet it is strong none the less. The bonded can thought-speak to one another and they also feel the others emotions. If one of the bonded dies, the other feels a deep and wrenching pain in themselves, but they don't die also.
I think that seibutsu means creature in Japanese, but I might be using it wrong, just don't mind it too much. If I'm wrong just pretend it means creature ok? Hehe ^.^
Seibutsu Items: These are the items that Raen and Kel got when the bonding was over. Kel had gotten a dagger and Raen a chain. If one of them breaks it symbolizes that one of the bonded has died.
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My e-mail address is flyby311@hotmail.com and put Aether Winds, so I know what the e-mail is about. Anything you want to add/criticize/comment/whatever you guys just review it… please? Thanks for listening to me ramble for that you get a chocolate *hands person chocolate*
Raen and Kaori (hizar and rabblite) are MINE! GET IT? MINE!!! *they sweatdrop in the background* no stealing or else I'll blow you up! MWAHAHAHA! Also any other made up characters in the story are mine to, if you want to use any of them please ask before doing so, same goes for Raen and Kaori. ALSO, the poems that appear in the story are also mine (duh) I'll tell you if I use any that aren't. BYE NOW!