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Wow, you're great! I'm serious, at one moment, I forgot the story was fanfiction, I thought it was the real thing for a minute, I was really into it! You're doing a great job, keep up the awesome work! I'm really looking forward to more!
Inuyasha rox!!!!!!!! heh heh, sorry, got carried away there.
p.s. Are u sure u don't own Inuyasha, lol, j/k
AH, that felt good! I know the thanks and stuff is suppose to come at the end, but it is my story MUHAHAHAHA. Sorry, if I forgot any people's names, but thank you for taking the time to read and review! Please keep reviewing :) !
Now, I placed the translations after the confusing phrases. Let me know if you like this better, or if you like them at the beginning? Hope you enjoy the story! Tell your friends ;p
DISCLAIMER: "Inuyasha,may I own you?" Greenleaf asks with big puppy dog eyes (you know the ones.) Grabbing onto his arm. "Feh." Inuyasha snorts as he looks in the other direction. Kagome comes stomping around the corner,completely red with anger. She starts to string bow with arrow and aim. Greenleaf: " Wait a second missy, I am writing this, NO BLOOD SPILL!" Kagome yells, "NO YOU MAY NOT OWN HIM!!" Kagome now looks very pissed as she screams at Inuyasha and Greenleaf . "SIT BOY. SIT GIRL." Inuyasha smacks into the ground and mumbles something about women, which gets him another "sit" Greenleaf raises eyebrow at Kagome. There you have it folks, straight from the horses, I mean Kagome's mouth, I don't own Inuyasha, but some of the "original characters" are mine, and the plot is mine, so don't steal anything. I have a very angry Kagome. and my little buddy Gollum, oh, and the elves also!
Chapter 17- Noro Lim
Frealaf looked over at Etain's smiling face, which in turn made him smile.Her entire face lit up when she smiled.Her eyes were sparkling as she stared at Naurlach. " Are you laughing at me?" He asked in a mocking tone.
"I am only laughing at the intelligence this horse has over you." Etain stated proudy.
Frealaf raised an eyebrow at her comment.
Etain noticed he was looking at her funny. " I was only jesting. Would you like to learn more, or not?"
Frealaf still looked at her as he thought of her father's words. ' How can he offer his only daughter freely to a complete stranger without her consent?' He thought about mentioning it to Etain,but decided not to. He shook his shimmering hair out of his face. " I would like that very much,but may I ask you a question first?"
"Would you like me to stop,or continue walking?"
"Walking is fine."
"Well, what is your question?" Etain asked curiously.
" Your eyes, they have changed color since I last saw them. Why is this? I have never seen this before." Frealaf asked.
Etain smiled at the question. It was not what she had expected. " I really don't know the answer to that question,other than they just do."
"Oh, may I ask why there was that tension in the air between yourself and the King?"
Etain paused for this question. " Daro." Naurlach and Celeblim both stopped at this command.
Frealaf looked a little confused at the sudden stop,and if they had been walking he probably would have fallen of the large beast. He silently cursed himself for not being aware of his surroundings. He wasn't sure if her statement was true about the Elvish horse. He would have to wait till they went at faster pace.
" I take Daro, means stop?"
"Stop or halt, either one. I really do not wish to speak of this matter, yet. All I can say is, he wants a fragile little princess who will marry whom he wishes her to marry for more power towards his kingdom. I have refused every hand that has been offered, but I sense he gets restless with my rebellion. I will not flaunt myself for his gain, now, I do love my people, do not forget that. I just do not like being treated like a feasible treaty." Etain's eyes grew dark for a moment then the light returned to them once more.
Frealaf listened to every word she had spoken with unwavering attention, and a look of sympathy entered his golden eyes. He noticed her eyes change an unatural dark color,but they changed back. He had no idea what it was like for her. His mother had died when he was only a young child, and his father had always taken care of him and been there for him. Her mother was also dead,she really didn't have a father. " I am sorry to hear of this, and sorry to bring up a matter that causes you distress. Let us forget this,and enjoy the day."
" You have not caused me distress." Etain laughed. " You are a very strange prince. Most of the ones I know are shallow,ignorant, children. Yes, let us continue with your lesson. I can tell you are comfortable, are you not?"
" Why yes, I am very relaxed." Frealaf said while smiling.
"Good, let me show you how it feels trot, and then we will canter, maybe a little race?" Etain asked with a big grin. "Now, remember to move with the motion of the trot.Become one with Naurlach. He carries you, take the burden off him by not fighting him."
Frealaf looked really confused. " Not fighting him?"
" Do not lose the rythem is what I mean. These are Elvish horses,not dragons."
Frealaf was about to comment but stopped as he felt the horses moving forward. There trot was nothing like anything he had ever felt before. All the horses he had ever ridden their trot was jolting,but this movement he felt. He felt like he was riding on air. Etain grinned at him knowing what he felt. The horses ears were tilted a little ways back,listening for any new command from their riders.Their heads were low, (this is what we call collection and their heads aren't like touching the ground just about to their chests I would say) as the moved without a sound and their tails moved side to side, showing that they were using their backs,not their legs. ( Am I confusing all you none horse people?This is dressage kids, one of the most amazing things. Classical dressage is what I will use in this, you know the Spainish riding school where they do the levades?Okay sorry about the pause.)
"Are you ready to feel the canter?" Etain asked with a grin.
" I am enjoying this right now, but lets try it!"
Etain asked Celeblim and Naurlach to canter with her mind.They quickly agreed.
" I thought you were going to teach me the words for this?" Frealaf asked.
" I would, but I do not know any words of my tongue that would describe canter."
Frealaf looked at her for a moment but stopped as he felt Naurlach eased himself into a canter. Celeblim and Naurlach were in perfect harmony with each other, hitting the earth in the three beats exactly at the same time.
Etain sighed as she closed her eyes, feeling in the wind hit her face, and the familiar feeling of Celeblim's canter. His stride was huge, any regular horse would be consumed by dust instantly if they were to challenge him. Celeblim was the leader of this race of Elvish horses.The blood of the Ancients flowed through him,giving him the power of leadership over the race. He had chosen her, not her father, nor any of the rulers before him, but her. His age was unknown to any of her elders for he had been here since they were children. No one was ever chosen by Celeblim. A foolish king, her great-grandfather had tried to capture Celeblim and ride him,but failed. Celeblim snorted as if to remind her of their companions. She looked over at Frealaf, who was grinning from ear to ear. "Would you like to play a game?" She asked him with an evil grin spreading across her face.
Frealaf looked over at Etain for a moment but kept his eyes ahead of him. He knew that Naurlach would not lead him astray, but he did it out of habit. "Sure.What is the game?"
Etain's grin grew even wider knowing she had snagged him. "Pada." She said and both horses come to a walk. Naurlach eyed Etain knowing what she wanted to do. 'Don't act so lazy,Naurlach,you love to run.' ' Yes,just with a skilled rider aboard me.' " A race to the waterfall. We are heading in the correct direction. We will soon enter a meadow, then we will come upon a clearing that leads in two directions.You want to go left.The right path will take you to the ocean. We will go there later, the horses need a drink. So, are you up to it?"
" Yes, just tell me what to say, so you don't leave me in the dust."
Etain laughed at his remark. " Me leave an innocent Prince all alone?" She said with a little pout on her face. Frealaf grinned at her. "Okay, all you to say is....." She stopped as Celeblim and Naurlach started to fidget and paw the ground preparing for take-off. " Celeblim, ar Naurlach, avo le bertho rinc ir im trenar him i peth ( Confusing? She just said " Celeblim and Naurlach,don't you move when I tell him the word). Celeblim and Naurlach stopped their pawing and eyed her. Celeblim shook his long,mane and stood still. 'You may run, on the second word.Thank you.' They seemed to be satisfied with that. Frealaf looked at her with a dumbfounded look on his face,she had to laugh. "Don't ask. All you need to say is Noro lim, twice and Naurlach. You are basically saying Run fast, Naurlach. Is that clear?"
Frealaf shook his head in understanding. They lined Celeblim and Naurlach behind an invisible line and they game began. Etain yelled, " Noro lim, Noro lim,Celeblim." So,she was in the lead. Frealaf quickly micked her " Noro lim,Noro lim, Naurlach." He yelled at the top of his lungs. Naurlach bolted forward. He caught up with Celeblim quickly. All who saw them pass by, saw a blur of silver lightning, and flash of red as they zoomed by.
Frealaf moved in right beside Etain. The cool wind was now cold as it whipped his face, causing tears to flow in his eyes. Naurlach's long mane, mingled with Celeblim's as the wind blew from all directions causing Frealaf's and Etain's hair to be wept up into the air and blown into one another. A battle of silver and gold, and silver and a firey red chestnut was taking place. Frealaf barely saw the ground, it was just a blur of emerald green, and pale greens mingled with meadow flowers of all colors. Purple,red,pink,silver,gold,yellow,blue,orange,etc. He would have time to admire them later. He reminded himself to ask Etain to bring him back this way so he could have a look at the scenery.
They were nearing the path that Etain had spoken of directly ahead. Etain yelled over the roar of the wind to Frealaf, " TURN LEFT HERE!" Frealaf nodded his head to let her know he understood. She looked back in front of her and had a huge smile on her face. It seemed like a mere amount of seconds and they were past the path and galloping through another green field. The dew glistened off the grass like sparkling gems. He heard a loud flow of water up ahead and knew they would be at the waterfall any second now. As they drew nearer, the horses seemed to slow on their own.They dropped into a canter, and slowed down into the that wonderful trot that they possessed, and then to a walk just as if they knew the waterfall was straight ahead. He stared agape at the picture that was set before him. In a state of awe he nearly slipped off Naurlach.
Wow, you're great! I'm serious, at one moment, I forgot the story was fanfiction, I thought it was the real thing for a minute, I was really into it! You're doing a great job, keep up the awesome work! I'm really looking forward to more!
Inuyasha rox!!!!!!!! heh heh, sorry, got carried away there.
p.s. Are u sure u don't own Inuyasha, lol, j/k
AH, that felt good! I know the thanks and stuff is suppose to come at the end, but it is my story MUHAHAHAHA. Sorry, if I forgot any people's names, but thank you for taking the time to read and review! Please keep reviewing :) !
Now, I placed the translations after the confusing phrases. Let me know if you like this better, or if you like them at the beginning? Hope you enjoy the story! Tell your friends ;p
DISCLAIMER: "Inuyasha,may I own you?" Greenleaf asks with big puppy dog eyes (you know the ones.) Grabbing onto his arm. "Feh." Inuyasha snorts as he looks in the other direction. Kagome comes stomping around the corner,completely red with anger. She starts to string bow with arrow and aim. Greenleaf: " Wait a second missy, I am writing this, NO BLOOD SPILL!" Kagome yells, "NO YOU MAY NOT OWN HIM!!" Kagome now looks very pissed as she screams at Inuyasha and Greenleaf . "SIT BOY. SIT GIRL." Inuyasha smacks into the ground and mumbles something about women, which gets him another "sit" Greenleaf raises eyebrow at Kagome. There you have it folks, straight from the horses, I mean Kagome's mouth, I don't own Inuyasha, but some of the "original characters" are mine, and the plot is mine, so don't steal anything. I have a very angry Kagome. and my little buddy Gollum, oh, and the elves also!
Chapter 17- Noro Lim
Frealaf looked over at Etain's smiling face, which in turn made him smile.Her entire face lit up when she smiled.Her eyes were sparkling as she stared at Naurlach. " Are you laughing at me?" He asked in a mocking tone.
"I am only laughing at the intelligence this horse has over you." Etain stated proudy.
Frealaf raised an eyebrow at her comment.
Etain noticed he was looking at her funny. " I was only jesting. Would you like to learn more, or not?"
Frealaf still looked at her as he thought of her father's words. ' How can he offer his only daughter freely to a complete stranger without her consent?' He thought about mentioning it to Etain,but decided not to. He shook his shimmering hair out of his face. " I would like that very much,but may I ask you a question first?"
"Would you like me to stop,or continue walking?"
"Walking is fine."
"Well, what is your question?" Etain asked curiously.
" Your eyes, they have changed color since I last saw them. Why is this? I have never seen this before." Frealaf asked.
Etain smiled at the question. It was not what she had expected. " I really don't know the answer to that question,other than they just do."
"Oh, may I ask why there was that tension in the air between yourself and the King?"
Etain paused for this question. " Daro." Naurlach and Celeblim both stopped at this command.
Frealaf looked a little confused at the sudden stop,and if they had been walking he probably would have fallen of the large beast. He silently cursed himself for not being aware of his surroundings. He wasn't sure if her statement was true about the Elvish horse. He would have to wait till they went at faster pace.
" I take Daro, means stop?"
"Stop or halt, either one. I really do not wish to speak of this matter, yet. All I can say is, he wants a fragile little princess who will marry whom he wishes her to marry for more power towards his kingdom. I have refused every hand that has been offered, but I sense he gets restless with my rebellion. I will not flaunt myself for his gain, now, I do love my people, do not forget that. I just do not like being treated like a feasible treaty." Etain's eyes grew dark for a moment then the light returned to them once more.
Frealaf listened to every word she had spoken with unwavering attention, and a look of sympathy entered his golden eyes. He noticed her eyes change an unatural dark color,but they changed back. He had no idea what it was like for her. His mother had died when he was only a young child, and his father had always taken care of him and been there for him. Her mother was also dead,she really didn't have a father. " I am sorry to hear of this, and sorry to bring up a matter that causes you distress. Let us forget this,and enjoy the day."
" You have not caused me distress." Etain laughed. " You are a very strange prince. Most of the ones I know are shallow,ignorant, children. Yes, let us continue with your lesson. I can tell you are comfortable, are you not?"
" Why yes, I am very relaxed." Frealaf said while smiling.
"Good, let me show you how it feels trot, and then we will canter, maybe a little race?" Etain asked with a big grin. "Now, remember to move with the motion of the trot.Become one with Naurlach. He carries you, take the burden off him by not fighting him."
Frealaf looked really confused. " Not fighting him?"
" Do not lose the rythem is what I mean. These are Elvish horses,not dragons."
Frealaf was about to comment but stopped as he felt the horses moving forward. There trot was nothing like anything he had ever felt before. All the horses he had ever ridden their trot was jolting,but this movement he felt. He felt like he was riding on air. Etain grinned at him knowing what he felt. The horses ears were tilted a little ways back,listening for any new command from their riders.Their heads were low, (this is what we call collection and their heads aren't like touching the ground just about to their chests I would say) as the moved without a sound and their tails moved side to side, showing that they were using their backs,not their legs. ( Am I confusing all you none horse people?This is dressage kids, one of the most amazing things. Classical dressage is what I will use in this, you know the Spainish riding school where they do the levades?Okay sorry about the pause.)
"Are you ready to feel the canter?" Etain asked with a grin.
" I am enjoying this right now, but lets try it!"
Etain asked Celeblim and Naurlach to canter with her mind.They quickly agreed.
" I thought you were going to teach me the words for this?" Frealaf asked.
" I would, but I do not know any words of my tongue that would describe canter."
Frealaf looked at her for a moment but stopped as he felt Naurlach eased himself into a canter. Celeblim and Naurlach were in perfect harmony with each other, hitting the earth in the three beats exactly at the same time.
Etain sighed as she closed her eyes, feeling in the wind hit her face, and the familiar feeling of Celeblim's canter. His stride was huge, any regular horse would be consumed by dust instantly if they were to challenge him. Celeblim was the leader of this race of Elvish horses.The blood of the Ancients flowed through him,giving him the power of leadership over the race. He had chosen her, not her father, nor any of the rulers before him, but her. His age was unknown to any of her elders for he had been here since they were children. No one was ever chosen by Celeblim. A foolish king, her great-grandfather had tried to capture Celeblim and ride him,but failed. Celeblim snorted as if to remind her of their companions. She looked over at Frealaf, who was grinning from ear to ear. "Would you like to play a game?" She asked him with an evil grin spreading across her face.
Frealaf looked over at Etain for a moment but kept his eyes ahead of him. He knew that Naurlach would not lead him astray, but he did it out of habit. "Sure.What is the game?"
Etain's grin grew even wider knowing she had snagged him. "Pada." She said and both horses come to a walk. Naurlach eyed Etain knowing what she wanted to do. 'Don't act so lazy,Naurlach,you love to run.' ' Yes,just with a skilled rider aboard me.' " A race to the waterfall. We are heading in the correct direction. We will soon enter a meadow, then we will come upon a clearing that leads in two directions.You want to go left.The right path will take you to the ocean. We will go there later, the horses need a drink. So, are you up to it?"
" Yes, just tell me what to say, so you don't leave me in the dust."
Etain laughed at his remark. " Me leave an innocent Prince all alone?" She said with a little pout on her face. Frealaf grinned at her. "Okay, all you to say is....." She stopped as Celeblim and Naurlach started to fidget and paw the ground preparing for take-off. " Celeblim, ar Naurlach, avo le bertho rinc ir im trenar him i peth ( Confusing? She just said " Celeblim and Naurlach,don't you move when I tell him the word). Celeblim and Naurlach stopped their pawing and eyed her. Celeblim shook his long,mane and stood still. 'You may run, on the second word.Thank you.' They seemed to be satisfied with that. Frealaf looked at her with a dumbfounded look on his face,she had to laugh. "Don't ask. All you need to say is Noro lim, twice and Naurlach. You are basically saying Run fast, Naurlach. Is that clear?"
Frealaf shook his head in understanding. They lined Celeblim and Naurlach behind an invisible line and they game began. Etain yelled, " Noro lim, Noro lim,Celeblim." So,she was in the lead. Frealaf quickly micked her " Noro lim,Noro lim, Naurlach." He yelled at the top of his lungs. Naurlach bolted forward. He caught up with Celeblim quickly. All who saw them pass by, saw a blur of silver lightning, and flash of red as they zoomed by.
Frealaf moved in right beside Etain. The cool wind was now cold as it whipped his face, causing tears to flow in his eyes. Naurlach's long mane, mingled with Celeblim's as the wind blew from all directions causing Frealaf's and Etain's hair to be wept up into the air and blown into one another. A battle of silver and gold, and silver and a firey red chestnut was taking place. Frealaf barely saw the ground, it was just a blur of emerald green, and pale greens mingled with meadow flowers of all colors. Purple,red,pink,silver,gold,yellow,blue,orange,etc. He would have time to admire them later. He reminded himself to ask Etain to bring him back this way so he could have a look at the scenery.
They were nearing the path that Etain had spoken of directly ahead. Etain yelled over the roar of the wind to Frealaf, " TURN LEFT HERE!" Frealaf nodded his head to let her know he understood. She looked back in front of her and had a huge smile on her face. It seemed like a mere amount of seconds and they were past the path and galloping through another green field. The dew glistened off the grass like sparkling gems. He heard a loud flow of water up ahead and knew they would be at the waterfall any second now. As they drew nearer, the horses seemed to slow on their own.They dropped into a canter, and slowed down into the that wonderful trot that they possessed, and then to a walk just as if they knew the waterfall was straight ahead. He stared agape at the picture that was set before him. In a state of awe he nearly slipped off Naurlach.