Another Avalon chapter! De and I are right in the middle of trying to decide where exactly this fic is going. Don't worry, we have a rough idea and just need to smooth over the flaws! Well, I'll try to get as many chapters up as possible and just hope that this is not going to be like one of my other fic, which turns into a dead one!
P.S. I'm thinking of changing the name, since it's not like my usual preferences! Normally, I just choose names that either, 1 have nothing to do with the story, or 2 only have a little to do with it! Anyway, if you think you have a good idea for us, please put in a review and we'll consider it! Thanks!
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"Hmm… Strong Mindspeech, even stronger Animal Mindspeech, medium-strength Empathy, a touch of Foresight and just a tiny bit of the Mage-Gift." Herald Svail smiled warmly at her niece, Avalon. "An excellent combination of Gifts."
Avalon smiled absently back, still trying to come to terms with these new Gifts of hers. True, she had always been good with animals, but she'd never thought it meant anything in particular. And she'd always been able to tell when some minor catastrophe was about to happen- like a clumsy servant dropping a tray on the narrow stairs- and had sometimes been able to react in time to avert disaster, but she'd assumed that was only good reflexes.
But now, learning that she had all these Gifts, really and truly had them (Kavrin was the living breathing, very sarcastic proof) was a bit overwhelming.
Savil's face took on a slightly more serious expression. "Now, about your cousin…"
Avalon instantly snapped back to reality. "What about Van?"
"Well, you may not have noticed this, so I'll come to the point. My dear, as happy as Vanyel may seem for you, I think he's just a bit jealous."
She stared at her aunt in astonishment and no small measure of disbelief. "Van? Jealous of me? Aunt Savil, are you crazy?" The words slipped out before she could stop them, and upon realizing what she'd just said, she blushed a brilliant scarlet and gazed fixedly at the floor.
To Avalon's surprise, however, instead of her aunt being angry, the old woman let out a bark of laughter and hugged her niece. "Actually, there are those who hold that opinion of me, but that's beside the point. It may come to a surprise to you, child, but he really does have a good reason to be jealous. You are very beautiful, and very talented. But what he's really jealous of is the fact that you were Chosen. He doesn't seem to grasp the hardships involved in being a Herald."
:She's right, love, on all counts,: Kavrin interjected, making Avalon start in surprise.
:You were eavesdropping!: She accused, and got a dry, mental chuckle from her Companion.
:Guilty as charged, love.:
"Anyways," Svail said recapturing Avalon's attention, "there's something you can do to solve it. Make sure he knows how difficult this all is. Don't complain, and you can go ahead and talk about the good things, but make sure that he knows the dirty side of being a Herald-Trainee too."
"All right, Aunt Savil. I think I can do that." This wouldn't be so hard… she hoped.
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Joss lay on the grass in a small meadow just outside of Haven, staring up at the multitude of stars. He always came to this one litle place when he needed to think, and he desperately needed to think right now.
Had it only been just over a day since that beautiful young woman had come through the gates of Haven on a shining Companion, and been so blinded by the city, that Cal had almost scared her out of the saddle? It seemed like just a candle mark ago, and yet at the same time, an eternity.
He'd heard of life bonds before, of course, and that was certainly how he felt now. For some reason, that diminutive girl had become part of him. But he knew that she hadn't even noticed him, and he'd probably never see him again. Even if he did, it would be a casual 'hello' in the street.
He'd never felt so alone before in his life.
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Another Avalon chapter completed! Isn't it wonderful? Again, if you happen to have an idea for a new name for this fic, please let me know and De and I can and will discuss it, but I can't promise anything! Remember to put it into a review for this story! Thanks!
P.S. I'm thinking of changing the name, since it's not like my usual preferences! Normally, I just choose names that either, 1 have nothing to do with the story, or 2 only have a little to do with it! Anyway, if you think you have a good idea for us, please put in a review and we'll consider it! Thanks!
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"Hmm… Strong Mindspeech, even stronger Animal Mindspeech, medium-strength Empathy, a touch of Foresight and just a tiny bit of the Mage-Gift." Herald Svail smiled warmly at her niece, Avalon. "An excellent combination of Gifts."
Avalon smiled absently back, still trying to come to terms with these new Gifts of hers. True, she had always been good with animals, but she'd never thought it meant anything in particular. And she'd always been able to tell when some minor catastrophe was about to happen- like a clumsy servant dropping a tray on the narrow stairs- and had sometimes been able to react in time to avert disaster, but she'd assumed that was only good reflexes.
But now, learning that she had all these Gifts, really and truly had them (Kavrin was the living breathing, very sarcastic proof) was a bit overwhelming.
Savil's face took on a slightly more serious expression. "Now, about your cousin…"
Avalon instantly snapped back to reality. "What about Van?"
"Well, you may not have noticed this, so I'll come to the point. My dear, as happy as Vanyel may seem for you, I think he's just a bit jealous."
She stared at her aunt in astonishment and no small measure of disbelief. "Van? Jealous of me? Aunt Savil, are you crazy?" The words slipped out before she could stop them, and upon realizing what she'd just said, she blushed a brilliant scarlet and gazed fixedly at the floor.
To Avalon's surprise, however, instead of her aunt being angry, the old woman let out a bark of laughter and hugged her niece. "Actually, there are those who hold that opinion of me, but that's beside the point. It may come to a surprise to you, child, but he really does have a good reason to be jealous. You are very beautiful, and very talented. But what he's really jealous of is the fact that you were Chosen. He doesn't seem to grasp the hardships involved in being a Herald."
:She's right, love, on all counts,: Kavrin interjected, making Avalon start in surprise.
:You were eavesdropping!: She accused, and got a dry, mental chuckle from her Companion.
:Guilty as charged, love.:
"Anyways," Svail said recapturing Avalon's attention, "there's something you can do to solve it. Make sure he knows how difficult this all is. Don't complain, and you can go ahead and talk about the good things, but make sure that he knows the dirty side of being a Herald-Trainee too."
"All right, Aunt Savil. I think I can do that." This wouldn't be so hard… she hoped.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Joss lay on the grass in a small meadow just outside of Haven, staring up at the multitude of stars. He always came to this one litle place when he needed to think, and he desperately needed to think right now.
Had it only been just over a day since that beautiful young woman had come through the gates of Haven on a shining Companion, and been so blinded by the city, that Cal had almost scared her out of the saddle? It seemed like just a candle mark ago, and yet at the same time, an eternity.
He'd heard of life bonds before, of course, and that was certainly how he felt now. For some reason, that diminutive girl had become part of him. But he knew that she hadn't even noticed him, and he'd probably never see him again. Even if he did, it would be a casual 'hello' in the street.
He'd never felt so alone before in his life.
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Another Avalon chapter completed! Isn't it wonderful? Again, if you happen to have an idea for a new name for this fic, please let me know and De and I can and will discuss it, but I can't promise anything! Remember to put it into a review for this story! Thanks!