Chapter 7
A/N: Hello all- sorry for the wait. I know where I want to go with this story- but I seem to have come upon a slight problem getting there- stupid writer's block.. I seem to have no problem with other stories. oh well- I'll make myself listen to RLW music and then hopefully it will get me into the mood ^_^ Anyway here's the next installment of the fic- more to come, so keep on the look out.
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The rest of the day Parn tried to figure out the predicament he seemed to be in. Remembering the words of King Fahn, and Kashue himself, Parn finally made his decision.
Taking a short ride through the countryside with his wife at his side Parn tried to decide how to tell both Kashue and Deedlit of his choice.
"Deedlit?"
"Yes Parn?" Deedlit replied as she nudged her white horse to catch up with Parn and his brown steed.
"When the baby comes. how long do we need to remain in the forest?" Parn asked still not looking at her.
"Parn?"
"I mean, you said that the baby needs to be born in the forest to start the elven traditions and such. but do you want to stay there for an extended period of time?"
"Parn, I don't know. I'm happy to return to my old home, but my new home is with you." Deedlit took Parn's hand and squeezed it. "You still haven't decided yet have you?"
"Deed, I have decided." Parn sighed.
"Then why are you still doubting yourself? Parn, remember that whatever you choose, I will accept it and follow. Kashue and the others will also have to accept it as well."
"I know, that's why I have decided to ask Kashue to find someone else to be these people's ruler." Parn smiled at Deedlit. It looked as if a great weight had been taken off her shoulders as well.
"I'm glad." She replied with a smile.
"But I still want to help these people rebuild. And many be instead of a king, they can become an independent kingdom with leaders instead of royalty."
"I understand, and I will be there at your side while you do what your heart tells you is right."
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"And that is your final decision?" King Kashue asked after the evening meal was cleared from the table.
Deedlit, Sheris, Leylia and the Princess had all left the table in the hopes of watching the sunset out on a grassy hill near the castle. The men still sat at the table to discuss the future of the kingdom.
"I cannot rule these people, I have a duty to Deedlit and our child to make them my only priority in life. And it is such a position of a ruler that would jeopardize my ability to care for them." Parn started out.
"You have made the right choice Parn." Slayn said in his calm thoughtful tone. "A system of self government would be beneficial to these people."
"But will it be reliable in times of trouble?" Kashue asked. "I need someone here that will be a steady ally to my kingdom."
"I'm sure these people will be able to bring forth a very stable government without a monarchy." Etoh commented.
As the men conversed inside the castle walls, the women did the same outside.
"You must be so excited Deedlit." Princess Fiana started out.
"Excited, for what? The baby, well of course I am." Deedlit smiled as she placed her hands protectively over the area where her unborn child grew.
"Yes, well that too. But didn't King Kashue ask you and Parn to stay here a new monarchs of this area?"
"We have been asked, but Parn has come to the decision that we will stay as helpers and not rulers." Deedlit stated as she sat down slowly next to the others.
"That's good news. Slayn was talking of a land to the north that was able to create its own order by electing leaders from the common people." Lelyia commented.
"Parn was talking about that yesterday." Deedlit began. "I'm just glad that he is happy with his decision. It would have been hard to take on that kind of responsibility, but I would have stuck by his side no matter his choice."
"He would have never agreed to become king," Sheris spoke up after listening to the conversation after a while. "He wouldn't sacrifice your happiness Deed. He's seen what kind of sacrifices kings have to make and he doesn't want that for his family."
"It looks like our days of adventures are finally over." Deedlit sighed happily.
"For all of us, hopefully." Leylia added. "You and Parn surely deserve a break and Slayn has been away from his studies for so long."
"Just exactly what will you and Slayn do now?" Deedlit asked. "Will you return to the temple with your mother?"
"I will visit her as often as I can, but I have promised to stay by Slayn's side. Together we will work towards a better Lodoss."
"Well I don't know about you guys, but I want to see the world." Sheris said as she stretched her arms and lay down on her back. Using her crossed arms to prop up her head she gazed longingly to the sky. "There's just so much out there, and it's not like Orson or me to settle down, not till we find a cure for his. condition."
The mention of Orson and his lingering pain with the spirit of rage and fury dampened everyone's spirits at the moment. Deedlit had almost forgotten about him with all her causes of joy and problems. But the truth was that no matter how large her problems seemed she always had Parn to help her through them. Orson, however had no one who could really help, even though Sheris tried all she could.
"I'm sorry Sheris." Deedlit said solemnly.
"For what Deed?"
"With everything that's been happening, we've completely forgotten about a friend. Parn and I will do everything we can to help Orson. When I return to the forest next, I will ask my father and the great sages of the forest if they know of a cure."
"Thank you Deedlit. I didn't mean to ruin the nice day. Let's just forget all about our problems and enjoy how peaceful it is right now." Sheris smiled warmly over at her friend.
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In the next several weeks a great deal happened. King Kashue had left the town in the care of Parn, Slayn and the others, to return to his own kingdom. Etoh saw Fiana safely home to Valis, where she took up her role as leader, and Etoh as head advisor. Sheris and Orson stayed on and helped rebuild. Everyone did his or her part and all was going well. The surrounding towns had been rebuilt with the money in the castle's treasury. The previous king had been a good and wise ruler- the money and food stores were more than enough for everyone.
Working with the village elders and what was left of the army was making a lot of progress. And within a month and a half the destruction the evil wizard had caused was restored and a working government was in place. For the time being Parn sat on the council of elders that made the decisions. Each village worked decided the representative they sent to the council.
Both Slayn and Parn were most pleased at the form of government. And Parn didn't have sole responsibility for the many problems that arose.
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After another long day at work, Parn plopped down on the bed with an exhausted sigh.
"Having a bad day?" Came the voice of his wife as she neared the bed. Kneeling on the bed she took his head and rested it in her lap. Looking down at his smiling face she kissed his lips softly.
"Not now." Came his breathy reply. Reaching his arms up he lost his fingers in her silken hair. Gently pulling her lips back down to taste his Parn devoured her lips. Sitting up, he twisted around so that he could better hold her while they locked lips.
They pulled apart gasping for air, and lightly laughing. "Tell me what's wrong." Deedlit smiled as he once again rested against her as she stroked his hair affectionately.
"It's nothing that serious, it's just that I thought that the whole rebuilding and restructuring would go a but faster." Parn sighed looking up at her soothing eyes.
"We've all been working hard Parn, and your people are making great progress. I never knew you to be so responsible Parn." She smiled. "I always knew you were a special human."
"Thanks my love. Enough about me; how are you, both of you?" Parn asked as he looked from her face to her growing belly. She wasn't that much more than two months, getting closer to three along, yet the baby was growing more and more. She was definitely showing now, being that she had such a small frame to begin with. Parn fully sat up and moved so that she was the one resting on him. Wrapping his arms around her frame they rested on her belly. "I shouldn't be the one complaining. you're the one who is suffering more here."
"Stop it. I'm just fine. We're both just fine." Deedlit stated. "You worry too much Parn. You'll see, you'll have a healthy baby boy in not time."
"But what if I want a girl?" Parn asked as he nuzzled her neck.
"You don't want a strapping young son to follow you around and dream of being as great as his father?" Deedlit asked.
"Maybe, but I would much rather have another beautiful she-elf by my side."
"You my dear husband are a flatterer." Deedlit smiled. "And flattery will get you everywhere."
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Things were finally settling down in Lodoss. For the most part the gods of war were at rest on the continent. And for a time its inhabitants got a reprieve from evil lurking in the backgrounds. But what the peaceful survivors of countless battles and hardships didn't know was that a new evil was about to broach the surface that would make all their previous struggles just a warm up.
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A/N: Again, sorry it took so long to get up. like I said the muses haven't been hitting me that hard lately for this fic ^_^ But never fear I have new twists to put up- so hopefully I'll get some more reviews so I can judge if you like the fic or not.. Thanks to those you have been reviewing! I appreciate it ^_^ Anyway- now I have a Japanese test to study for. wish me luck I've got a feeling my high A in that class will be slipping. ( Ok- Ja Ne!
A/N: Hello all- sorry for the wait. I know where I want to go with this story- but I seem to have come upon a slight problem getting there- stupid writer's block.. I seem to have no problem with other stories. oh well- I'll make myself listen to RLW music and then hopefully it will get me into the mood ^_^ Anyway here's the next installment of the fic- more to come, so keep on the look out.
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The rest of the day Parn tried to figure out the predicament he seemed to be in. Remembering the words of King Fahn, and Kashue himself, Parn finally made his decision.
Taking a short ride through the countryside with his wife at his side Parn tried to decide how to tell both Kashue and Deedlit of his choice.
"Deedlit?"
"Yes Parn?" Deedlit replied as she nudged her white horse to catch up with Parn and his brown steed.
"When the baby comes. how long do we need to remain in the forest?" Parn asked still not looking at her.
"Parn?"
"I mean, you said that the baby needs to be born in the forest to start the elven traditions and such. but do you want to stay there for an extended period of time?"
"Parn, I don't know. I'm happy to return to my old home, but my new home is with you." Deedlit took Parn's hand and squeezed it. "You still haven't decided yet have you?"
"Deed, I have decided." Parn sighed.
"Then why are you still doubting yourself? Parn, remember that whatever you choose, I will accept it and follow. Kashue and the others will also have to accept it as well."
"I know, that's why I have decided to ask Kashue to find someone else to be these people's ruler." Parn smiled at Deedlit. It looked as if a great weight had been taken off her shoulders as well.
"I'm glad." She replied with a smile.
"But I still want to help these people rebuild. And many be instead of a king, they can become an independent kingdom with leaders instead of royalty."
"I understand, and I will be there at your side while you do what your heart tells you is right."
-
"And that is your final decision?" King Kashue asked after the evening meal was cleared from the table.
Deedlit, Sheris, Leylia and the Princess had all left the table in the hopes of watching the sunset out on a grassy hill near the castle. The men still sat at the table to discuss the future of the kingdom.
"I cannot rule these people, I have a duty to Deedlit and our child to make them my only priority in life. And it is such a position of a ruler that would jeopardize my ability to care for them." Parn started out.
"You have made the right choice Parn." Slayn said in his calm thoughtful tone. "A system of self government would be beneficial to these people."
"But will it be reliable in times of trouble?" Kashue asked. "I need someone here that will be a steady ally to my kingdom."
"I'm sure these people will be able to bring forth a very stable government without a monarchy." Etoh commented.
As the men conversed inside the castle walls, the women did the same outside.
"You must be so excited Deedlit." Princess Fiana started out.
"Excited, for what? The baby, well of course I am." Deedlit smiled as she placed her hands protectively over the area where her unborn child grew.
"Yes, well that too. But didn't King Kashue ask you and Parn to stay here a new monarchs of this area?"
"We have been asked, but Parn has come to the decision that we will stay as helpers and not rulers." Deedlit stated as she sat down slowly next to the others.
"That's good news. Slayn was talking of a land to the north that was able to create its own order by electing leaders from the common people." Lelyia commented.
"Parn was talking about that yesterday." Deedlit began. "I'm just glad that he is happy with his decision. It would have been hard to take on that kind of responsibility, but I would have stuck by his side no matter his choice."
"He would have never agreed to become king," Sheris spoke up after listening to the conversation after a while. "He wouldn't sacrifice your happiness Deed. He's seen what kind of sacrifices kings have to make and he doesn't want that for his family."
"It looks like our days of adventures are finally over." Deedlit sighed happily.
"For all of us, hopefully." Leylia added. "You and Parn surely deserve a break and Slayn has been away from his studies for so long."
"Just exactly what will you and Slayn do now?" Deedlit asked. "Will you return to the temple with your mother?"
"I will visit her as often as I can, but I have promised to stay by Slayn's side. Together we will work towards a better Lodoss."
"Well I don't know about you guys, but I want to see the world." Sheris said as she stretched her arms and lay down on her back. Using her crossed arms to prop up her head she gazed longingly to the sky. "There's just so much out there, and it's not like Orson or me to settle down, not till we find a cure for his. condition."
The mention of Orson and his lingering pain with the spirit of rage and fury dampened everyone's spirits at the moment. Deedlit had almost forgotten about him with all her causes of joy and problems. But the truth was that no matter how large her problems seemed she always had Parn to help her through them. Orson, however had no one who could really help, even though Sheris tried all she could.
"I'm sorry Sheris." Deedlit said solemnly.
"For what Deed?"
"With everything that's been happening, we've completely forgotten about a friend. Parn and I will do everything we can to help Orson. When I return to the forest next, I will ask my father and the great sages of the forest if they know of a cure."
"Thank you Deedlit. I didn't mean to ruin the nice day. Let's just forget all about our problems and enjoy how peaceful it is right now." Sheris smiled warmly over at her friend.
-
In the next several weeks a great deal happened. King Kashue had left the town in the care of Parn, Slayn and the others, to return to his own kingdom. Etoh saw Fiana safely home to Valis, where she took up her role as leader, and Etoh as head advisor. Sheris and Orson stayed on and helped rebuild. Everyone did his or her part and all was going well. The surrounding towns had been rebuilt with the money in the castle's treasury. The previous king had been a good and wise ruler- the money and food stores were more than enough for everyone.
Working with the village elders and what was left of the army was making a lot of progress. And within a month and a half the destruction the evil wizard had caused was restored and a working government was in place. For the time being Parn sat on the council of elders that made the decisions. Each village worked decided the representative they sent to the council.
Both Slayn and Parn were most pleased at the form of government. And Parn didn't have sole responsibility for the many problems that arose.
-
After another long day at work, Parn plopped down on the bed with an exhausted sigh.
"Having a bad day?" Came the voice of his wife as she neared the bed. Kneeling on the bed she took his head and rested it in her lap. Looking down at his smiling face she kissed his lips softly.
"Not now." Came his breathy reply. Reaching his arms up he lost his fingers in her silken hair. Gently pulling her lips back down to taste his Parn devoured her lips. Sitting up, he twisted around so that he could better hold her while they locked lips.
They pulled apart gasping for air, and lightly laughing. "Tell me what's wrong." Deedlit smiled as he once again rested against her as she stroked his hair affectionately.
"It's nothing that serious, it's just that I thought that the whole rebuilding and restructuring would go a but faster." Parn sighed looking up at her soothing eyes.
"We've all been working hard Parn, and your people are making great progress. I never knew you to be so responsible Parn." She smiled. "I always knew you were a special human."
"Thanks my love. Enough about me; how are you, both of you?" Parn asked as he looked from her face to her growing belly. She wasn't that much more than two months, getting closer to three along, yet the baby was growing more and more. She was definitely showing now, being that she had such a small frame to begin with. Parn fully sat up and moved so that she was the one resting on him. Wrapping his arms around her frame they rested on her belly. "I shouldn't be the one complaining. you're the one who is suffering more here."
"Stop it. I'm just fine. We're both just fine." Deedlit stated. "You worry too much Parn. You'll see, you'll have a healthy baby boy in not time."
"But what if I want a girl?" Parn asked as he nuzzled her neck.
"You don't want a strapping young son to follow you around and dream of being as great as his father?" Deedlit asked.
"Maybe, but I would much rather have another beautiful she-elf by my side."
"You my dear husband are a flatterer." Deedlit smiled. "And flattery will get you everywhere."
-
Things were finally settling down in Lodoss. For the most part the gods of war were at rest on the continent. And for a time its inhabitants got a reprieve from evil lurking in the backgrounds. But what the peaceful survivors of countless battles and hardships didn't know was that a new evil was about to broach the surface that would make all their previous struggles just a warm up.
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A/N: Again, sorry it took so long to get up. like I said the muses haven't been hitting me that hard lately for this fic ^_^ But never fear I have new twists to put up- so hopefully I'll get some more reviews so I can judge if you like the fic or not.. Thanks to those you have been reviewing! I appreciate it ^_^ Anyway- now I have a Japanese test to study for. wish me luck I've got a feeling my high A in that class will be slipping. ( Ok- Ja Ne!