The Gods Pugna – Realization of the Black Cloud
By Imperfectionist ;D
Disclaimer: Everyone should know who invented a sexy character Joren right? Well I didn't and that means I don't own him and everything else that goes along those lines.
A few things I should tell everyone:
I'm really sorry about the major cliffhangers I left earlier. I will 'try' and be nicer.
Facts about Shineal will be revealed in this and some questions that have been asked ages ago will be answered in this chapter.
Also this chapter moves a lot more to the plot. It feels so good to write it out and now it's on the Internet!!
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Joren picked Kel's fainted body and carried her quickly to their chambers. She was so stubborn, he thought. Her skin was ice cold and she's shivering from the freezing air that hung around her. Joren no longer felt the rain splatter on him; he looked up and saw a thin sheet of ice hovering over the heads. Obviously Shineal has something to do with it. Hastily Joren banged open the door and laid Kel on her bed, and covered her up with her and his blankets. Not long afterwards he immediately set a blazing fire with a little help.
He set to the kettle over the fire and went to check his squire. Kel's lips became a dark navy blue and she shivered violently. A high pitch note whistled from the kettle, Joren dipped face cloths into the boiling hot water and in pain rinsed out the water. He then wrapped the now warm face cloths on Kel's body.
He hates to admit it, but he is concerned of Kel's health because she is his very necessarily needed squire. Kel no longer shivered but she was still cold. He found a cosy spot on a chair with plenty of cushions. Soon he went into an over exhausted sleep.
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Kel woke up feeling warm and she opened her eyes to find herself in her own bed and with loads of blankets covering her. She relaxed in her cosy position, but many unanswered questions sprung up in her head. She only remembered that she was knelt outside the stables in the cold rain. A low voice mumbled in the far corner; she turned round to find Joren sleeping on a chair. Answers to her questions began to come into her head. Joren has brought her back to her bed; she smiled sweetly at the blond. She had to admit he is beautiful, but he makes her so mad at times, she doesn't find him as gorgeous as he might be.
Slowly Kel moved her foot out of her warm shell but quickly retreated it. It's ever so cold outside. She wonders if Joren is warm enough. He woke up and slowly he stretched every cramp limb from sleeping in a chair. Kel watched his every move and waited patiently for his attention.
"Good morning squire. Feeling better?" he asked ever so bluntly.
"I'm perfectly fine Joren. I-" before she could finish her sentence she sneezed into her hand. Joren offered a handkerchief as she blew her nose clearly.
"Yes of course you are fine squire. Stay in bed while I fetch a healer." He demanded sarcastically, before Kel could reply he has gone out of the door.
"It's such a shame you are ill." Out of no where Shineal stood in front of Kel's fragile form. Startled by the goddess, and suddenly remembering her manners, she sat up in bed only was to be pushed down by a gentle hand.
"I'm sorry my lady, forgive my,"
"Child, there is no need to be formal with me. You will see me more often later." Shineal interrupted soothingly.
"May I ask why you would involve yourself to a knight like Joren?" she blurted out randomly.
"My reason is to use a worthy knight such as Joren for a highly risky assignment"
"Why Joren? I mean no offence to you my lady, but Joren is only an ordinary knight. How can he do something as an assignment from an immortal like you?"
"He may look like an ordinary knight to you Keladry. However appearances can be deceiving. I see inside he is a precious jewel, very worthy in battle and any combat situations. I know what he thinks and his future." She paused and closed her eyes like she was absorbing something invisible; Kel was confused. Shineal suddenly snapped open her eyes, except they were blank, emotionless. "So do I know your future too Keladry." All was spoken in a harsh feminine voice that Kel could not recognise as the goddess; it scared her for a moment but then Shineal panted breathlessly. Like she has run round the palace walls.
"What had been happening my lady?"
"Apollo the god of prophesy; his gift has come upon me. I saw things about you Kel, your past, your present and your future. And I know you will benefit from being Joren's squire."
Every question she asks, another question forms after the answer. Kel is truly puzzled by her current conversation. The door banged open and in burst Joren panting heavily with a healer tailing behind him.
"My lady," he bowed politely, "would it be so kind if you will allow the healer attend my squire." He said formally and unsuspicious, court these days will allow any rumour - no matter how ridiculous - catch like fire. Shineal played her part and curtsied.
"I shall do as you wish my lord. We could have a conversation another time. I wish you better lady Keladry." She bowed again and closed the door behind her. Joren knew her too well that he understands that she will be in his room, obviously with something important for him.
"Healer, may you attend to my squire's illness now. I will be in my quarters waiting." With that he left and sat on the chair opposite Shineal.
"You called me?"
"Yes I have, I want to say something I wanted to tell you since the day I introduced myself to you." Joren shuffled in his seat for a more comfortable spot. "As you know Marek is planning something dangerous and threatening. And…" before Shineal could say another word, Apollo's gift possessed her and began to speak in the harsh yet husky voice.
"A mage in the capital of Marek has revealed a gate to the Realm of the Gods. And his succeeded target is the death… of all… gods."
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(AN: I did consider on leaving it there but since all you wonderful gorgeous sugar lumps were really annoyed with me last time, I'm being nice for once. Don't expect me to do it again!!)
A moon has past its full cycle since Kel's acceptance of Joren's offer. Joren has explained to Kel about their mission and they agreed on working at their skills. From sunrise to sunset they trained themselves to all weapons and Shang combat. From Sunset to sunrise they planned their journey on their way to find this mage.
Shineal offered her help and transformed normal objects into objects for magical purposes. It was a week before she gave them a band sewed with griffin feathers each to see underneath magical illusions or invisibility. Day after day Joren and Kel were more prepared for this. And day after day they learnt more ways to tolerate each other. When it was the time to leave they understood each other's habits and daily routines or when it's the best time to communicate with each other.
Kel checked the saddles and the bags attached to her new horse Hoshi (AN: I'm so creative!) and Joren's Katura. A few sparrows decided to come along with her; they have proven to be quite handy at times such as hunting and with spindrens. They needed as much aid as they could.
Kel was nervous and her hands had proven the point. She has only been a squire for a month and now she is going to do something big. Last night she sent a letter to everybody. Probably it would be the last time she will be able to send them a letter. Katura neighed happily at the sight of her knight master, who gave her an apple. Joren has just got back with a permission letter from the crown and a fat purse only he separated them into eight smaller ones. As the saying goes never leave all your eggs in on basket. He hid most of them in saddlebags and in the shield covers or in the armours.
"Ready to go squire?" He said as he jumped into his saddle. Kel jumped into hers and fixed her glaive by her side, she nodded silently. It's still dark and the sun has not risen yet. She would rather say nothing than screaming at her knight master.
They kicked off and they rode at a steady speed out of Corus. They were a few miles away and they stopped to look back at the beautiful capital.
"So squire shall I repeat what our plan is?" Kel nodded silently and he continued, "We would cross the river Drell and into Tusaine. We ride across Tusaine and we are in Marek. It would take us two weeks to get to Marek and two more weeks to get to the capital if everything runs smoothly. But I doubt it." He kicked his horse into a gallop and Kel went after him.
So far, things look all right for the two partners and adventurers. However in the heart of Marek someone has sent objects on their way.
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That was the end of this chapter! YAY!!
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