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Disclaimer: I don't own anything except Princess Kashana and the plot. The rest belongs to Patricia C. Wrede, as you all know.

Wizards... When Will They Ever Learn?

Chapter Two: In Which Kashana Tells Her Story and A Wizard Shows Up.

"Well, I found out it was wizards when I was walking outside the Enchanted Forest. Everything seemed normal, at least as normal as it can get around the Forest. I gave a woodcutter's son and a prince directions, and talked to a squirrel. Then, out of the corner of my eye, I saw the edge of a robe disappear into the barrier of the Forest. This worried me because I hadn't seen anyone or anything in that spot before. So, I followed it. Once I passed through the barrier, I heard men's startled shouts. I looked and saw six tall men in robes with long beards carrying staffs. I knew they had to be wizards. One of them pointed at me with his staff, and the next thing I knew, I was dodging balls of flame. So, I called upon my magic-"

"Magic?" interrupted Kazul.

"Yes," replied Kashana. "I have Wind Magic, control over the wind."

"Oh!" said a surprised Shiara. "Is that why I got wing blasted in my face back there?"

"Yes. Sorry about that Princess Shiara, but I really need to see King Kazul."

"That's okay, but I'm not a princess."

"What? But you said you are Kazul's princess."

"Later," said Kazul. "As you were saying, Princess."

"Er, yes," was the confused reply. "I called upon my magic, and blew wind to knock them down. After that, they ran. Instead of following them, I decided to go to King Mendanbar and Queen Cimorene and tell them about the wizards.

"When I arrived at the castle, their steward and temporary doorman Willin, refused to let me in since I denied him the justification of my unannounced call. We argued for some time, and I started to feel concerned. If I didn't see King Mendanbar or Queen Cimorene soon, I feared the wizards would do something drastic. I had no choice but to blast the poor elf with wind.

"I ran past Willin into the castle. When I came into the parlor, Prince Daystar appeared right in front of me. I nearly fell on him! Then, some invisible force elevated me off the floor."

*Flashback*

"Who are you?" asked Prince Daystar, mildly angry.

"Am I right at presuming that you are his Highness, Prince Daystar of the Enchanted Forest?" said Kashana properly.

"Yes," answered Daystar cautiously.

"Oh, good," Kashana sighed, relieved. "I really need to see King Mendanbar or Queen Cimorene. Immediately, please."

"I am sorry," was the polite response. "But they are very busy, and I still don't know who you are."

"What is going on down here?" bellowed an angry male voice.

"Father, someone is here. She completely knockdown Willin to get in."

King Mendanbar of the Enchanted Forest walked in.

"King Mendanbar! I really must speak with you!"

"What? Who's this, Daystar?" asked Mendanbar, puzzled.

"I don't know, Father."

"Well, for goodness' sake let her down!"

Kashana was lowered slowly to the ground. She curtsied deeply. "Your Majesty, King Mendanbar of the Enchanted Forest. I am Princess Kashana of the Kingdom of Emiteaya, and I have come to you on the utmost urgency."

"Emiteaya, huh?" said King Mendanbar. Kashana thought his words were much too casual. "Isn't that on the East side of border?"

"Yes, your Majesty. But, please. If I could have a moment of your time, I-"

"Mendenbar! You said you'd be right back up!" called a woman's voice. "We have a lot of work to do, and-who's this?" she asked when she saw Kashana.

"Mother, this is Princess Kashana of the Kingdom of Emiteaya." Daystar introduced Kashana as she curtsied.

"Your Majesty." said Kashana. "May I please have a word with you and the king? It is extremely urgent."

"Er, yes. Of course Princess Kashana." replied Queen Cimorene of the Enchanted Forest, glancing at her husband. "What is it?"

"Your Majesties, your Highness," said Kashana, nodding at Daystar, then Mendanbar and Cimorene. Then, she told her story.

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"Darn it!" said Cimorene. "Wizards... when will they ever learn? I can't believe it's them again."

"It's okay, darling," said Mendanbar soothingly. "But, what will we do?"

"We must inform Kazul. After that... I don't know."

"Excuse me, your majesties." said Kashana. "But do you mean Kazul, King of Dragons?"

"Yes, Princess Kashana." replied Queen Cimorene. "Kazul is a very good friend of ours, and we could use her help."

"Please, Queen Cimorene. I could tell King Kazul for you."

"Oh, could you?" asked Cimorene. "That would be a help."

"Of course I could. And I will. Do you want me to bring her back here?"

"Yes, please. Thank you, Princess Kashana! Go, and please hurry!"

*End flashback*

"Ok," said Kazul firmly when Kashana had finished her story. "Well, let's go."

"Oh, I don't think you'll be going anywhere once I get through with you!" cackled a voice from the mouth of the cave. It was a wizard.


A/N- Oooh! Another cliffhanger! Sorry! I'm also sorry I took so long to get this up! I got writers' block right in the middle of Kashana's story! I put a disclaimer up this time. Forgot on the first chappie. Anyway, thanks for reading! Now, review!