Episode Eight: Weiryn Pays a Visit

One day, in the mysteriously mysterious Divine Realms, Weiryn the Immortal made a decision. "I think I will visit the mortal realm, so that I can be annoying and check up on my daughter!"

He said goodbye to the other Immortals, and transported himself to the mortal land of Tortall. Jonathan was the first person to spot him. "Egad! A scary man with antlers!" He trembled and wet himself in his fear.

"You idiot, that's my Da!" Daine cried. She did a double-take and stared at Weiryn. "What a minute! Da? What are you doing here?"

Weiryn looked confused and scratched one of his antlers. "I don't remember." Suddenly, he screamed, "AAAH! A bird!" He got out his trusty bow and arrows and shot the bird down.

Kel shook her fist at him angrily. "You freak! That was one of my prized sparrow!"

The Immortal hung his head in shame. "Oops, sorry. AAAH! A dog!" He strung his bow and shot it.

Onua came charging towards him, yelling incoherently. Weiryn covered up his nose, as Onua smelled strongly of unbathed horses. "That was my dog, Tahoi!" she screamed.

"Well sorry! I'm an Immortal and I can do what I want!" As Onua stomped away, Weiryn pointed and yelled in terror, "AAAH! A cat!" He shot it.

Alanna popped up in front of him. "That was my cat! Hey, wait a minute. Faithful's already dead!" Faithful grinned and disappeared. "Well that was strange indeed."

"That's nice," said Weiryn. "Did you know that I am absolutely terrified of birds, dogs, cats, and- AAAH! An idiot!" He picked up his bow and quickly shot Jon.

Gary pranced around in excitement. "Today is declared a national holiday!"

A crowd of various Tortallans swarmed around the antlered Immortal and made attempts at hugging him. "We love you, Weiryn! You're our hero!"

Queen Thayet appeared to be the happiest of all. She jumped for joy and joined in the celebrations. "Yes! I'm single! At long last I can finally marry my one true love."

"And who would that be?" Buri asked.

"My mirror!"

Buri sighed. "I should have known."

Thayet pulled her handy-dandy super-duper mirror out of her pocket and gave it a hug. "Come along, Mirror! Let us get married today!" She ran off.

"That was just plain scary," Weiryn commented.

"Affirmative," Daine agreed.

Suddenly, a voice called out, "WEIRYN! OH WEIRYN!" A few moments later, Nealan of Queenscove appeared before the Immortal, panting and out of breath.

"What do you want, foolish mortal?"

Neal got down on his knees in a pathetic, begging posture. "Weiryn, give me your permission to marry your daughter! I implore you!"

"Sure, whatever. If your guys really love each other." Weiryn shrugged and started to walk away. Daine tugged at his arm and started to cry. "No, Da! I don't love him! Tell him no!"

Neal grinned. "Well it's too late for that! He's already given me permission! Now come along, my dear." He took Daine by the arm and tried to drag her away.

"NOOOO!" Daine screamed. "I can't marry you! SAVE ME, DA!"

"It's your problem, not mine," her father replied. "Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go back to the Divine Realms now." He disappeared.

Neal pulled Daine along. "Come now, my precious flower. We have to go make wedding plans."

"Whatever happened to Yukimi? I thought you were going to marry her!"

"Oh, she was actually here illegally and so she got deported back to the Yamani Islands. I'm lucky that I've got you as a replacement."

Daine broke free of his grasp, fell down to the ground and began to scream, loud and long. Everyone within earshot clapped their hands over their ears.

Neal quickly put in a pair of earplugs and went over to Daine. "Whatever is the matter, dearest? Have I displeased you?"

"The stork-man hears screaming!" Numair cried. "Up, up, and away!" He attempted to fly into the air, but as he had no wings, came crashing to the ground. "Ouch."

Owen pointed and laughed. "Haha!"

"I like flying piggies!" Numair said. He got to his feet and tackled Neal. Neal fell down and burst into tears. "I think I broke my kidney!"

"Stay away from Daine!" Numair ordered. He pointed at Daine, who had stopped screaming and was now calmly sitting cross-legged on the ground.

"But we're getting married!" Neal argued.

"WHAT!" Numair cried. "Daine has betrayed me!"

Daine stood up. "No, Numair! Don't listen to him. We are NOT getting married!"

Neal jumped to his feet and grabbed her. "Of course we are! Your father gave his permission and everything! And, I've already ordered our suits and dresses and a giant cake!"
Numair took Daine out of Neal's grasp. "But Daine is mine! All mine!"

"Well if you like her so much then why don't you marry you?" Neal asked tauntingly. Numair fell silent and pondered over the question.

Daine broke free of Numair's grasp and darted up into a tree. "I DON'T WANT TO GET MARRIED AT ALL!" She picked some apples from the tree and hurled them at Numair and Neal. Then she leapt down onto the ground and ran away as fast as she could.

Neal sped after her in distress. "No, Daine my love! Come back! I'll change your mind!"

Numair stared at the ground. "I have an imaginary friend. He works in a paper factory. Now if you don't mind, my friends, I really must go, for nature calls." He walked away.

Peachblossom: (bites Neal)
Neal: Ow!
Peachblossom: Please review everyone! (bares teeth)