Deltora Quest 4 (Deltoran knights)
Disclaimer: I don't own the books blah blah blah
Author's note: Good news Deltora quest is going to become a anime series.Oh & a slight spoiler for the Tales of Deltora is in the story.
Lief strolled in the halls of the palace walking once again to the meeting room to discuss the recurring events of the raids from the shadowlands.He sighed wondering what kind of powerful magic he had on his side now. That wasn't important because now they had to find some kind of way to stop them from breaking the barrier. "Father" he turned around to see an ebony-haired teen with a athletic body & blue eyes. "Yes Anna" he said now directly facing her daughter. "Father did you remember it was my birthday? What did you get me?" He found himself speechless as he had forgotten that it was her daughter-Princess Anna's 16th birthday. I…I…I...I'm going to leave that for a surprise. She walked away with a glimmer of curiosity at why he shuddered.
He sighed as he began walking again to the great hall. "Lief you are late. Sit down we have matters to discuss" said a bearded man. Barda stood up & said "Now you all know by now that the Shadow lord has begun a series of raids that seem to be becoming more frequent over the last few days"
Lief listen uninterested as he recently read the Tales of Deltora & realized that the Shadow Lord was indeed the sorcerer who killed the 4 sisters & used this experience to create the plan of the Grey mass & his versions of the beautiful sisters. He now knew that this man had come from another land & how the Ak-Baba came to serve him.
"My king or anyone else here present representing your tribes do you have any idea of how to stop these constant plunder of our lands?" They began muttering among themselves like a stirred group of pigeons. "I am Gers of the Jalis"said as he rose "the armies of the lands as well as the Jalis are weakening; the dark lord's plan is obvious. He is sending his villainous creatures to constantly weaken us & our forces until he gains the power necessary to launch a powerful & massive army onto us to defeat our already tired troops..." "Then he shall take over Deltora,the Shadow Lord or the sorcerer is using a magic more powerful than the 7 gifts of the land that we have yet found a way to defeat" Jarred finished.
During Jarred's many journeys to the other lands he had encountered many discoveries about the islands beyond Deltora. He discovered a territory of a more civilized & peaceful Ak-Baba (who gladly decided to help him defend his land), strange creatures, exotic fruits & noble warriors. "Jarred the people who migrated & the Ak-Baba whom traveled to assist us need more assistance"Gla-thon breathed. "Is there possibly a way to stop these raids?" Lief said. "Do you expect us Lief to go to the Shadow lands & ask the Shadow Lord nicely to stop attacking us?" he answered sarcastically.
Lief stepped up as he looked into the faces of the despairing & fearful figures. "Perhaps there is a way to defeat the Shadow Lord but we may need to find the answer in the knowledge of books". "But Lief" Barda began "Marilen, Ranesh & Joseph have checked the books on every shelf & every corner,& there is nothing useful for our current situation". "I believe we are tired & weary, my friends from our journey to this destination. Let us rest & we'll continue this conversation after good food, rest 7 refreshments" said Jarred in a dolorous tone. As one the other representative of the tribes-Zeean, Peel, Tira, Steven (Nevets), Tom, Manus, Lindal, Gla-Thon, Bede & Hellena rose as one & left.
Barda & Lief went down to meet Jasmine after a rather bitter meeting. "Lief have you decided what to give Anna yet?" Barda said but still worried about what lies ahead. "I'm making it soon it's going to be a surprise" he replied forcing a slight smile. "Lief" Jasmine bellowed "Anna is getting impatient about your gift". "Jasmine I haven't forgotten about our daughter, that's why I'm heading to the Forge right now". Lief & Jasmine climbed onto Honey still being groomed by Zerry & they rode on the steed together to the Forge with Barda watching in the distance.
Zerry stilled practice & bit of magic to impress the onlookers & liven up the day in dark times. Also the Masked Ones had regrouped & reformed to perform once again. Zerry never returned to them & continued his well-loved job of Stable master. The Masked Ones no longer despised the King but embraced him for they now knew that their leader was like Marilen: Lief's distant cousin.
Bede did become leader of the Masked Ones who now continued the habits of wearing masks to honour his mother & Ballum. They now visited the areas where people had become homeless or suffered another fate to perform to givet them joy in desperate times. Also Bede married Mariette of Shadowgate in a spectacular wedding at the Funnel with jugglers, singers & talented performers. It made the royal court's job much easier that the Masked Ones were using their talents to bring joy to the suffering people.
Lief picked up a few pieces of spare steel & began heating this steel & banged it causing loud sparks to fly with the legendary hammer of the Forge. Jasmine brewed her special rejuvenating tea from the exotic herbs she grew in the gardens of the palace. He sharpened the steel & decorated the hilt with lines as intricate as his skills could comprehend. He embedded the hilt with the jewels of the Dread Gnomes. & melted the two pieces together giving it another few hard smashes & dumped it in the water causing it to hiss. He made two of these swords & worked on it till sunset & finally he was finished & admired his work. Jasmine & Lief raced back to the palace with the gift.
When they arrived the feast held had begun, a flood of people moved into the dining hall. There were succulent meats, crispy salads & tempting deserts. The hall was had 4 gigantic pillars as tall as the hills of the mountains to the North. The walls had brilliant paintings based on the famous Tenna Birdsong tales. The food was on decorative platters on velvet-clothed tables that were as long as a Boolong tree. The feast was held in honour of Princess Anna for her birthday & people from almost every corner who could attend came. From the wise Toran magicians of the west, to the wealthy Dread Gnomes, the fierce warriors of the Jalis & Mere ,the brilliant masked one & the masters of architural design the Ralad, nobles & peasants. Chefs & Cooks from No-Radz came to assist the kitchens of Del for this magnificient celebration. There was a pile of presents that now looked like a towering building.
At the end of the dinner a elegant cake with frills of vanilla was revealed. It had a beautiful flower on top with overlapping chocolate decorating it around slightly tilted. There was a cherry at every where blank. On the top were buttons of cream with small charmed multi-coloured jelly forming intricate patterns. There was finally a neatly written Happy Birthday Anna. After everyone finish eating the cake the entertainment began from many people including the Masked ones & Torans. "Anna here is my present to you" Lief said calmly. She pulled out both hilt to reveal two swords with a magnificent pattern with two rings on each & a lovely jeweled adorn hilt.She also found out that they could connect together to form a sword similar to that of Darth Maul. The leather grip was another feature of this great present.
"Thank you dad" was all she had to say as well as a hug for what she received. The two brothers Endon Jr & Jarred Jr were enjoying the antics of a juggler. Anna was a skilled sword maiden who was yet to be rivaled & she was a master of dagger throwing & killing. Endon Jr was just as deadly his skill with his bow was effective in killing & he could massacre a small army with his arrows. As for Jarred Jr he was a destructive user of the halberd & could dodge & block many attempts & easily defeat an enemy unscratched. As the night was drawing to a close 3 people in green, violet & red beautiful cloaks came bursting in through the door like a raging muddlet.
"Lief" called Marilen exasperated "we have found a way to stop these raids & attacks from the Shadow Lands! Our dilemma will be solved when we find the 7 Swords of the Deltoran Knights"
Author's note: Yes this will be finished I'm just waiting for a few reviews that are all I ask. Also who are the Deltora knights? This will be answered in the next chapter. Remember to review & a slight spoiler-the 7 dragons will be in this fanfic.