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Hola, it's me RoguesHeart, as if you didn't know already. rolls eyes at herself

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Guan: Hey, I admit, their meeting could've been a wee bit nicer but it's most definitely more interesting this way. . . C'mon admit it. . You know you want to . . . beckons you

Dalamar Nightson: Believe me, that's the light side of Crysallis's temper. She could get waaay more meaner. I mean beyond the usual limits of rage such as destroying all of humanity kind of anger; or " I shall eradicate you for three reasons: 1. You're breathing my air. 2. I just don't like you and 3 You exist at the same time as I do. " . But she has impeccable control as you'll notice later on in the story.

ChildLike Emperess (): Yes, Theoddox is a jerk. And he'll only get worse. Marius, though his accent is a strange, he's a sweetheart and you'll probably grow to love him. . I think. And as for Crysallis's true form, we're going to have to see about that. ;)

G-Chan forever: OH my, thank you very much!! YAY RAISTLIN!!! sniff Sniff It's people like you that make my day ever so nice.. Oh and thanks for the luck on the AP European History test! I just took it today!!

There we go, viewer responses and oh so many thank you's for reviewing!! (a/n: hoped that made sense) I know you just itchin' to read the next chapter so I shall not hold you back.

Book One: Common Grounds

" It is better to be feared

than loved."

RoguesHeart

Horkin stared around the room, his eyes glancing from wizard to wizard. The female mage was glaring daggers at the newly introduced white robed mage. The tension was so thick that not even a knife could cut through. It seemed that if provoked, the entire room would erupt into a battlefield.

" What's going on here?"

Crysallis's emerald eyes flickered over to Horkin but immediately rested back upon the white robed mage. He stood arrogantly in the doorway, his white robes illuminating his body as if he were some kind of celestial figure. He stared down at Horkin, his mouth turned up in disdain.

" And who might you be?" he sneered.

Horkin's eyes narrowed as he took in the situation. Glancing over to the soldier, who had been forgotten during the entire commotion, he gestured for him to explain. The soldier stood at attention, his face pale from the wariness of being so many mages at one time.

" Oh uh sir. . . You have two more recruits."

Horkin stared blankly at all of them.

" You brought me more tower mages, soldier?"

The soldier nodded his head uneasily, unsure of what was to come.

" Uh I guess so sir. . "

Horkin pulled a fat pudgy hand to his forehead and began to rub it wearily.

" What in the seven hells of the Abyss did I do to deserve this?…" he mumbled under his breath.

Marius winced slightly, his heart was beginning to contracting painfully. It had been a while since he had his last treatment and he could feel another attack coming on. Glancing over at Theoddox, Marius sighed inwardly. Theoddox was way to absorbed in his own pride to pay attention or help him. A sliver of pain jerked into his spine, nearly making him double over. He let out a soft pant, so light that only Raistlin heard it.

Marius glided slowly over to the stool that was placed in the left corner of the room. Resting his head upon his hand, he carefully began to breath in steady breaths. The muscles in his chest began to tighten painfully, cutting off the air to his lungs.

Raistlin watched as the one named Marius, skin begin to pale. Tilting his head to the side, he observed as he silently took a seat away from the others. The light in the room didn't flicker over into the corner, so it merely cast shadows over him.

Crysallis took a side wards glance at Marius.

'Great, another one with side effects from the test. . . '

Standing up slowly, Crysallis sauntered over to where Marius sat. Using her hand, she carefully lifted up his chin so that he would come face to face with her.

" You alright ?" she asked softly.

Marius's eyes were narrowed in inhibited pain.

" I be alrigh' jus' need t' sit down fo' a while.." he whispered..

Crysallis frowned darkly. Reaching into her pouch, she pulled out a small green leaf.

" Open your mouth."

Marius's eyebrow cocked slightly.

" Huh?" he responded in confusion.

While Marius 's mouth was open, Crysallis had quickly inserted the leaf, which had instantly dissolved upon his tongue.

Marius's eyes widen as he felt the cooling sensation wafted through his body. The muscles in his chest slowly began to relax allowing him room for breathing.

" T'ank y'. . . But how did y' do dat?" he said after he regained his composure.

Raistlin looked at Crysallis, his curiosity peaked about the mysterious cure she had.

" Well…" she started.

Yeah, I know, crappy chapter and really short chapter. Couldn't be helped. I felt obligated to update my story but my mind is still reeling from the AP European history exam. Wooh.. That was a doozy if I say so myself. I am glad it's over now. Now I can concentrate on my stories. happy face

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RoguesHeart