Dragon Queen16: Hi! IÕm back with chapter 6- The Council of the Orders! According to all my reviews from you wonderful people, you guys think I should keep this PG-13. Thanks for the help! I really didnÕt know what to do! Thanks again!^^ Now to the wonderful people who are so nice..thanx to all!
~SerpentÕs-Embrace-Eh, I wasnt even thinking about LoTR when I wrote that last chapter. -_- And there I was, trying to be all creative....Oh well! I think I know a game you might like. Its called ÔThe Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind (Game of the Year Edition)Õ Its really awesome and set in medievalish times. It has claymores in it, too!^^
~Jelly Bob15
~Cheetah Goddess
~Serenity Komoshiro
~Fluffylittledragon
~haven
~Anzu12-If I told you, then there would be no point in writing the story, now would there? ^^
Dragon Queen16: And here it is, guys and gals, Chapta Numba SIX!!! (The Council of the Orders)
Spitfire: *voice dripping with sarcasm* Happy happy joy joy. Its SO exciting.
Cresentstar: SPITFIRE! IF YOU DOT SHOW SOME RESPECT FOR YOUR QUEEN, I WILL FORCE YOU TO LISTEN TO THE BARNEY SONG FOR 5 DAYS STRAIGHT!!!!!!! YOU GOT THAT?!?!?
Spitfire: O_O EEP!! *runs away*
Dragon Queen16 & Cresentstar: BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!
Dragon Queen16: Thank you, Cresentstar! Now, would you do the disclaimer?
Cresentstar: Of course! *clears throat* Dragon Queen16 does not own anything related to Yu-gi-oh! Otherwise, she would've made Yami/Tea and Seto/Serenity couples on the show! AND SHE WOULDN'T HAVE DUBBED IT!!!!! AND-
Dragon Queen16: Cresentstar, you're rambling.
Cresentstar: Heh heh.....sorry. Heres chapter six-The Council of the Orders.
~*~
Seto stared out across the large rectangular table from his position, the head of the table. He was the most advanced mage here, therefore earning the title Head of Council. The Council of the Orders had all assembled but for the representative of the Gray Order, Narquin Vvarmin[1]. Seto began to get impatient waiting. He had never had much patience and today was no exception. Just as he was beginning to start the meeting without Narquin, a burst of dark red flame came from about three yards away. A man of about Setos age and height stepped out. He was wearing light blue jeans and a dark blue shirt, his shoes a worn and faded brown. He wore his black hair in a tight ponytail. His eyes were a light, cloudy blue, framed by a slightly tan face. Narquin stepped over to his seat and sat down, arrogantly aware of his lateness. After Narquin was seated, Seto cleared his throat and began, ÒMembers of the Council, I have called you here to discuss some events that I believe are worth taking notice of. I will be brief and not waste any of the little time you all have in thes dark days. First off, last night came too quickly to be natural. I am not sure you are all aware of this, but that early night[2] was caused by an invasion of fourteen Dark Reapers, one of them significantly more powerful than the rest. Serenity and I were making residence at the old Vampirian house belonging to Yami when this occurred. In our company at that time was an angel cast down from the First Heaven, Tea. The Dark Reapers were focused on her, so I am led to believe that she is royalty. But this is where I admit that I am confused. Twenty Dark Reapers are relatively easy to destroy, let alone the fourteen that attacked us. Why such a small force was sent out, I am not sure, but I think that I know where to find the answer.Ó He hesitated, took a breath, and continued. ÒI think a select few of us should journey to the Restless Realms and find the reason for this disturbance.Ó
The whole table fell silent in shock. Finally, Narquin ventured a question, ÒBut, you know that it takes an extremely powerful undead entity to alter time. And with this small invasion of Dark Reapers...Ó He shook his head. ÒThis is obviously a trap!Ó
Set stood up and faced Narquin, his face and eyes remaining cool and calm. ÒWhat would you have me do? If I ignore it, the attacks will keep coming. What if, next time, there are a great deal more? What if they are not all Dark Reapers? What if they attack innocents? I see this as a risk worth taking.....And besides, there is a difference between a trap and an invitation. In some cases, a very subtle one, but nonetheless, a difference.Ó
Narquin smirked and replied, ÒAnd what will you do when you get there? The Restless Realms was made for the dead, Seto.Ó Narquin put a mocking tone on the word Seto. ÒEven if you could get in the Realms, which, by the way, you cant, the Restless Realms is a land of tribulation, of terror! The River of Deaths Flow, a black, horrid excuse for a river curls around the Spire of Black Doom, the Spire itself being the source of all evil. One drop of the rivers black waters burns like a thousand acids and penetrates both flesh and soul. The Lake of Ever-Sleeping, where even one drop of its foul water can kill a person or put them in a sleep for centuries. Then theres the Abysmal Ridge, a cliff that has no ground beneath it, only endless darkness and eternity. The only salvation from the undeads attacks is the Altar of Broken Dreams, for it is surrounded by the Barrier of Ghostbane, a shining silver barrier that they cannot cross. But even that is surrounded by the Forest of Dark Illusions, a place where nightmares become reality and the darkest secrets and horrors the heart holds are released.Ó He laughed and his eyes gleamed with mirth. ÒSuch a trip is folly!Ó
Seto kept a calm composure and replied coolly, ÒI am aware of the dangers of the Restless Realms before, Narquin, having been there before. Now, if there are no other suggestions, all in favor of this plan, raise your right hand.Ó
Every hand went up, surprisingly, even Narquins. (Probably only to see Seto die) ÒAs for how to get there, the boundary between our world and the Restless Realms has been breached by lesser undead, so surely we can cross it.Ó
Narquin interrupted, ÒExcuse me, Ôwe?Õ Ó
Ò I was getting to that, Narquin. I will be traveling there, and Serenity will accompany me for healing. I will need you, Narquin, for your knowledge of the undead, and Rerana of the White Order[3] to repel them if needed. If you two are willing to come, then fine. If not, then the person right below your rank will come instead.Ó
Rerana nodded her head to Seto, affirming her coming. Narquin glared at Seto for a few seconds, but grudgingly nodded as well.
ÒGood. Then we will set out tomorrow at dawn. Those of you who are staying, keep an eye out for more attacks and disturbances. Notify me and those who are traveling with me of them on our return. Any questions or concerns?Ó
Someone raised their hand and spoke, ÒSeto, you said Ôon our returnÕ, but..what if you...dont return?Ó
Seto did not seemed shocked in the least by this question and answered simply, ÒThen the Head of Council will be chosen as is custom, that being the next strongest mage.Ó He smiled slightly and continued, ÒAnd then, I suppose, Narquin will dance on my grave and have a celebration and sponsor a festival- ÔThe Seto Has Finally Died FestivalÕ.Ó
The Council laughed at this as Narquin turned partially red and glared at Seto. Narquins enmity towards Seto was well known.
ÒThen, if there are no more questions, the Council is adjourned.Ó ~*~
Yami stood outside the council chambers, waiting for Seto to come out. He knew very well what had probably occurred. Seto, being Seto, would have proposed a trip to the Restless Realms. And Narquin, being Narquin, wouldve opposed. But the rest of the Council members respect Seto and therefore wouldve agreed to the trip, no matter how perilous. Seto was wise for his young age and could think on his feet. He wouldve been the military general had there been one at the time. His strategies were effective, no matter the situation. Even more so in the past, because then Seto had been friends and partners with a dragon. Yami remembered the days when Seto and his dragon, Ethereshade, had ridden into battle alone against overwhelming odds and returned victorious. Both had hearts of tremendous courage and shared a bond that was uncommon between human and dragonkind. But then one day Ethereshade disappeared. No one was sure what had happened to him, for he just seemed to vanish. The loss had been a hard one for Seto, but he remained strong and kept fighting (and winning).
Yami was startled out of his thoughts by Setos appearance from the chambers. His facial expression said that Seto knew why Yami was here, and frankly, he wouldnt allow it. ÒYami, you are not coming with us.Ó
Yami retorted, ÒI am not a child, Seto, I can look after myself.Ó
ÒYou may not be a child, but walking into such evil as what resides in the Restless Realms, you may as well be one for all the control you would have.Ó Then he added, more quietly, ÒThe evil would madden you into darkness, making you and, through you, the world a slave to evil. The trip would be fatal, to both you and the world.Ó
Yami started to protest, but could find no justifiable argument. His silence was answer enough to Seto.
ÒYou will be doing your part here, Yami. Tea still needs to be protected.Ó
Yami smiled grudgingly and sighed, ÒYou are right, and that will be work enough. I dont think she fully trusts me.Ó
ÒShe would be a fool if she did. You have the skin of a demon, she barely knows you, she knows you can fight well and that you cannot die, and, for all she knows about you, you could be lying about your identity. Be thankful, at least, that she is not a fool.Ó
ÒDo you always have to be so wise? It makes me feel moronic.Ó
Seto laughed and turned, saying over his shoulder as he walked away, ÒSee you in a month or so, O Dim-Witted One.Ó
Shaking his head and smiling, even though it was a forced smile, Yami walked in the opposite direction, heading home.
~*~
[1]Yes, its supposed to have two vs. The Gray Order focuses on the study of the undead and conjuring them. Its not really necromancy, because they dont bring the dead back to life, they just call the undead to do their bidding. Its one of the more darker and suspicious orders.
[2]The undead can travel easier at night. They cant stand sunlight.
[3]Those in the White Order are taught some healing and protection, but concentrate mostly on Ôgood magicÕ. This is powerful magic, almost equivalent to the Black Orders war magic, that repels evil.
Ouch!*winces* That chapter was short....painfully short. I promise that the next one will be longer, I promise!!
Spitfire: You are such a loser.
Dragon Queen16:.....Where did that come from?
Spitfire: Just stating the obvious.
Dragon Queen16&Cresentstar: -_-
Dragon Queen16: Err..okay....Anyway, sorry about the long wait. I had a hard time thinking up this chapter. Then, wouldnt you know it, I got sick for four days and couldnt type. Then when I finally had the chapter written, stupid ff.net wouldnt let me log on! It kept on saying ÔThe server is down. Please come back later.Õ GAH! So..yeah....
Cresentstar: Please review!
Spitfire: *mutters* Though she doesnt deserve it...
Dragon Queen16&Cresentstar: SHUT UP!
R&R!!
~SerpentÕs-Embrace-Eh, I wasnt even thinking about LoTR when I wrote that last chapter. -_- And there I was, trying to be all creative....Oh well! I think I know a game you might like. Its called ÔThe Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind (Game of the Year Edition)Õ Its really awesome and set in medievalish times. It has claymores in it, too!^^
~Jelly Bob15
~Cheetah Goddess
~Serenity Komoshiro
~Fluffylittledragon
~haven
~Anzu12-If I told you, then there would be no point in writing the story, now would there? ^^
Dragon Queen16: And here it is, guys and gals, Chapta Numba SIX!!! (The Council of the Orders)
Spitfire: *voice dripping with sarcasm* Happy happy joy joy. Its SO exciting.
Cresentstar: SPITFIRE! IF YOU DOT SHOW SOME RESPECT FOR YOUR QUEEN, I WILL FORCE YOU TO LISTEN TO THE BARNEY SONG FOR 5 DAYS STRAIGHT!!!!!!! YOU GOT THAT?!?!?
Spitfire: O_O EEP!! *runs away*
Dragon Queen16 & Cresentstar: BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!
Dragon Queen16: Thank you, Cresentstar! Now, would you do the disclaimer?
Cresentstar: Of course! *clears throat* Dragon Queen16 does not own anything related to Yu-gi-oh! Otherwise, she would've made Yami/Tea and Seto/Serenity couples on the show! AND SHE WOULDN'T HAVE DUBBED IT!!!!! AND-
Dragon Queen16: Cresentstar, you're rambling.
Cresentstar: Heh heh.....sorry. Heres chapter six-The Council of the Orders.
~*~
Seto stared out across the large rectangular table from his position, the head of the table. He was the most advanced mage here, therefore earning the title Head of Council. The Council of the Orders had all assembled but for the representative of the Gray Order, Narquin Vvarmin[1]. Seto began to get impatient waiting. He had never had much patience and today was no exception. Just as he was beginning to start the meeting without Narquin, a burst of dark red flame came from about three yards away. A man of about Setos age and height stepped out. He was wearing light blue jeans and a dark blue shirt, his shoes a worn and faded brown. He wore his black hair in a tight ponytail. His eyes were a light, cloudy blue, framed by a slightly tan face. Narquin stepped over to his seat and sat down, arrogantly aware of his lateness. After Narquin was seated, Seto cleared his throat and began, ÒMembers of the Council, I have called you here to discuss some events that I believe are worth taking notice of. I will be brief and not waste any of the little time you all have in thes dark days. First off, last night came too quickly to be natural. I am not sure you are all aware of this, but that early night[2] was caused by an invasion of fourteen Dark Reapers, one of them significantly more powerful than the rest. Serenity and I were making residence at the old Vampirian house belonging to Yami when this occurred. In our company at that time was an angel cast down from the First Heaven, Tea. The Dark Reapers were focused on her, so I am led to believe that she is royalty. But this is where I admit that I am confused. Twenty Dark Reapers are relatively easy to destroy, let alone the fourteen that attacked us. Why such a small force was sent out, I am not sure, but I think that I know where to find the answer.Ó He hesitated, took a breath, and continued. ÒI think a select few of us should journey to the Restless Realms and find the reason for this disturbance.Ó
The whole table fell silent in shock. Finally, Narquin ventured a question, ÒBut, you know that it takes an extremely powerful undead entity to alter time. And with this small invasion of Dark Reapers...Ó He shook his head. ÒThis is obviously a trap!Ó
Set stood up and faced Narquin, his face and eyes remaining cool and calm. ÒWhat would you have me do? If I ignore it, the attacks will keep coming. What if, next time, there are a great deal more? What if they are not all Dark Reapers? What if they attack innocents? I see this as a risk worth taking.....And besides, there is a difference between a trap and an invitation. In some cases, a very subtle one, but nonetheless, a difference.Ó
Narquin smirked and replied, ÒAnd what will you do when you get there? The Restless Realms was made for the dead, Seto.Ó Narquin put a mocking tone on the word Seto. ÒEven if you could get in the Realms, which, by the way, you cant, the Restless Realms is a land of tribulation, of terror! The River of Deaths Flow, a black, horrid excuse for a river curls around the Spire of Black Doom, the Spire itself being the source of all evil. One drop of the rivers black waters burns like a thousand acids and penetrates both flesh and soul. The Lake of Ever-Sleeping, where even one drop of its foul water can kill a person or put them in a sleep for centuries. Then theres the Abysmal Ridge, a cliff that has no ground beneath it, only endless darkness and eternity. The only salvation from the undeads attacks is the Altar of Broken Dreams, for it is surrounded by the Barrier of Ghostbane, a shining silver barrier that they cannot cross. But even that is surrounded by the Forest of Dark Illusions, a place where nightmares become reality and the darkest secrets and horrors the heart holds are released.Ó He laughed and his eyes gleamed with mirth. ÒSuch a trip is folly!Ó
Seto kept a calm composure and replied coolly, ÒI am aware of the dangers of the Restless Realms before, Narquin, having been there before. Now, if there are no other suggestions, all in favor of this plan, raise your right hand.Ó
Every hand went up, surprisingly, even Narquins. (Probably only to see Seto die) ÒAs for how to get there, the boundary between our world and the Restless Realms has been breached by lesser undead, so surely we can cross it.Ó
Narquin interrupted, ÒExcuse me, Ôwe?Õ Ó
Ò I was getting to that, Narquin. I will be traveling there, and Serenity will accompany me for healing. I will need you, Narquin, for your knowledge of the undead, and Rerana of the White Order[3] to repel them if needed. If you two are willing to come, then fine. If not, then the person right below your rank will come instead.Ó
Rerana nodded her head to Seto, affirming her coming. Narquin glared at Seto for a few seconds, but grudgingly nodded as well.
ÒGood. Then we will set out tomorrow at dawn. Those of you who are staying, keep an eye out for more attacks and disturbances. Notify me and those who are traveling with me of them on our return. Any questions or concerns?Ó
Someone raised their hand and spoke, ÒSeto, you said Ôon our returnÕ, but..what if you...dont return?Ó
Seto did not seemed shocked in the least by this question and answered simply, ÒThen the Head of Council will be chosen as is custom, that being the next strongest mage.Ó He smiled slightly and continued, ÒAnd then, I suppose, Narquin will dance on my grave and have a celebration and sponsor a festival- ÔThe Seto Has Finally Died FestivalÕ.Ó
The Council laughed at this as Narquin turned partially red and glared at Seto. Narquins enmity towards Seto was well known.
ÒThen, if there are no more questions, the Council is adjourned.Ó ~*~
Yami stood outside the council chambers, waiting for Seto to come out. He knew very well what had probably occurred. Seto, being Seto, would have proposed a trip to the Restless Realms. And Narquin, being Narquin, wouldve opposed. But the rest of the Council members respect Seto and therefore wouldve agreed to the trip, no matter how perilous. Seto was wise for his young age and could think on his feet. He wouldve been the military general had there been one at the time. His strategies were effective, no matter the situation. Even more so in the past, because then Seto had been friends and partners with a dragon. Yami remembered the days when Seto and his dragon, Ethereshade, had ridden into battle alone against overwhelming odds and returned victorious. Both had hearts of tremendous courage and shared a bond that was uncommon between human and dragonkind. But then one day Ethereshade disappeared. No one was sure what had happened to him, for he just seemed to vanish. The loss had been a hard one for Seto, but he remained strong and kept fighting (and winning).
Yami was startled out of his thoughts by Setos appearance from the chambers. His facial expression said that Seto knew why Yami was here, and frankly, he wouldnt allow it. ÒYami, you are not coming with us.Ó
Yami retorted, ÒI am not a child, Seto, I can look after myself.Ó
ÒYou may not be a child, but walking into such evil as what resides in the Restless Realms, you may as well be one for all the control you would have.Ó Then he added, more quietly, ÒThe evil would madden you into darkness, making you and, through you, the world a slave to evil. The trip would be fatal, to both you and the world.Ó
Yami started to protest, but could find no justifiable argument. His silence was answer enough to Seto.
ÒYou will be doing your part here, Yami. Tea still needs to be protected.Ó
Yami smiled grudgingly and sighed, ÒYou are right, and that will be work enough. I dont think she fully trusts me.Ó
ÒShe would be a fool if she did. You have the skin of a demon, she barely knows you, she knows you can fight well and that you cannot die, and, for all she knows about you, you could be lying about your identity. Be thankful, at least, that she is not a fool.Ó
ÒDo you always have to be so wise? It makes me feel moronic.Ó
Seto laughed and turned, saying over his shoulder as he walked away, ÒSee you in a month or so, O Dim-Witted One.Ó
Shaking his head and smiling, even though it was a forced smile, Yami walked in the opposite direction, heading home.
~*~
[1]Yes, its supposed to have two vs. The Gray Order focuses on the study of the undead and conjuring them. Its not really necromancy, because they dont bring the dead back to life, they just call the undead to do their bidding. Its one of the more darker and suspicious orders.
[2]The undead can travel easier at night. They cant stand sunlight.
[3]Those in the White Order are taught some healing and protection, but concentrate mostly on Ôgood magicÕ. This is powerful magic, almost equivalent to the Black Orders war magic, that repels evil.
Ouch!*winces* That chapter was short....painfully short. I promise that the next one will be longer, I promise!!
Spitfire: You are such a loser.
Dragon Queen16:.....Where did that come from?
Spitfire: Just stating the obvious.
Dragon Queen16&Cresentstar: -_-
Dragon Queen16: Err..okay....Anyway, sorry about the long wait. I had a hard time thinking up this chapter. Then, wouldnt you know it, I got sick for four days and couldnt type. Then when I finally had the chapter written, stupid ff.net wouldnt let me log on! It kept on saying ÔThe server is down. Please come back later.Õ GAH! So..yeah....
Cresentstar: Please review!
Spitfire: *mutters* Though she doesnt deserve it...
Dragon Queen16&Cresentstar: SHUT UP!
R&R!!