The Forest of Vana Hini
Author: Inquisitive (Ink)
Rating: Pg-13 (for now)
Disclaimer: Newsies belong to Disney. The forest belongs to me. Everyone else will belong to themselves.
A/N1: Hi everyone!
SUMMARY: The Newsies find themselves in a mystical realm full of magic and surprises. They are sent to help defeat the evil powers which have a hold of this beautiful country. With the help of many friends they meet along the way. Will they be able to set things to rights before it's too late?
Chapter 1
Snitch looked wearily down the alley, sure he was seeing things. But no, there it was again. At the end of the alley stood a hooded figure all in white. Snitch stood transfixed for a long moment before starting forward. The figure beckoned, and the last thing Snitch saw was a blinding flash of light before everything went dark.
"Jack!" Blink yelled as he tripped his way up the lodging house stairs. Jack looked up from his discussion with Spot and Dave.
"Yeah Blink?"
"Have you seen Mush?" Blink asked frantically.
"Wasn't he selling with you?" Jack asked.
"Jack, Boots and Snipeshooter haven't come back yet." Specs said as he walked into the bunk room.
"Bumlets is late too." Snoddy added from his bunk. Jack looked around perplexed.
"Who else is missing?" Dave asked, taking charge of the situation.
"I haven't seen Snitch since this morning." Skittery said.
"And Race is usually back by now." Jack said, looking a little worried.
"Well, they can't all be missing." Spot said calmly.
"Spot's right." Dave put in. "There has to be a rational explanation for this."
"Alright Dave, whats your rational explanation for seven people going missing in the space of a few hours?" Pie Eater asked sarcastically.
"Mass cult suicide?" Itey suggested. Jake smacked him upside the head.
"Maybe we should go looking for them." Crutchy suggested.
"Good idea Crutchy." Jack said, taking charge once again. "I think we should split up into groups to cover more ground. Itey, Jake, Pie, Snoddy, and Blink, you go to the square. Spot, you, Dutchy, Specs, and Skittery can go look near the Brooklyn Bridge. And Dave, you, Les, and Crutchy come with me."
"What time should we meet back here?" Blink asked.
"No later than 9:30." Dave said. "I have to be home before my parents start to worry." Everyone agreed, and then broke off into groups and headed out in different directions.
"Dave, it's not that late." Jack insisted as they walked into the lodging house.
"Jack, it's nearly 10:00!" Dave said, exasperated.
"Well, maybe the others have had more luck than we did." Crutchy said, remaining ever cheerful. As they made their way up to the bunk room, they noticed that it was eerily quiet. Walking into the room, they discovered the reason.
It was deserted.
"Where could they be?" Crutchy asked.
"I don't know." Dave said, "But I have to get Les home before Mama has a fit."
"Alright." Jack agreed. "But we're walking you home, I don't want to risk losing you two as well." So the four boys stepped back into the deepening night.
Not a sound was heard anywhere, the three older boys were constantly looking over their shoulders as Les struggled to stay awake. He closed his eyes to try and rub the sleep out of them, when he opened them again, he saw a beautiful figure who seemed to be calling him, though he heard no sound. Les took off running towards the alley the figure had disappeared into.
"LES!" Dave yelled, realizing that his brother was no longer with them. He watched in horror as the little boy disappeared around the corner. Both Jack and Dave took off after him with Crutchy following as best he could. All three burst into the alley at the same time.
A bright light flashed, and all three boys fell into darkness.
Tbc...
A/N2: The next chapter will be better, and probably longer too!
Ink
ALRIGHT!
Their are many different beings. All of these creatures are important to the story, and most of the parts are about the same size.
Forest Elves- Live in the forest, and know them better than anyone. Excellent guides in unknown lands. Beautiful creatures with clear complexions and pointed ears, they reach average human height.
Fairies- Known for their beauty and their love of nature, fairies are friendly and peaceful creatures. They can reach heights comparable to an elf's, and have brightly colored wings.
Pixies- Tiny beautiful little creatures, with small brightly colored wings. Pixies do not reach more than one or two inches tall. But for their size, they contain great magic.
Centaurs- Half human, half horse, these creatures are strong, brave, and loyal. Know for their fighting skills, centaurs are good companions to have in a tough situation.
Sirens- The most beautiful creatures in all the land. Sirens live among the cliffs, and normally harbor evil purpose. Known for luring men to the sharp rocks and killing them. They are proud creatures, and when their way of life is threatened, they are strong fighters.
Mermaids- Friendly creatures with beautifully colored tails. They normally keep to themselves, but will make great guides if called upon. Able to move through any body of water, or survive on land for short periods of time.
Sprites- Mischievous, wild, and untamed race of magical beings. They are weather wielders, and each sprite controls a different natural phenomenon. They are either shimmering ivory or silky tan of skin. They are a bit shorter than humans, possess wild, smooth features, and are enticing to most eyes. Instead of wings, they have speeds up to ten times that of humans, making them very hard to catch.
Gnomes- Friendly little forest people, no more than five inches tall. They are a cheerful people, and they get along with all the creatures of the forest. They build their houses in the trunks of trees, and have the ability to converse with animals, making them very useful.
Harpies- Half woman, half eagle, they make excellent scouts. Beautiful and deadly, these creatures are feared and respected.
Nymphs- These creatures are known for their colorful skin, and their mischief. They enjoy pulling pranks and telling jokes. However in a tight situation they can be great problem solvers.
Witte Wieven- A profit dressed all in white. The witte wieven is the guardian of the forest, and plays a sizable part in most of the story. One of the largest parts, only one person can be the witte wieven, and they cannot have a newsie.
Empress- The peace keeper of the land, who has been kidnapped. Mentioned throughout the story, but only had a small part until the end.
Enchantress- She has taken the Empress prisoner, and is the ultimate evil in the story. Will have about the same sized part as the Empress, also a major character in the end.
I'll update again as soon as possible.
Ink
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