Part 1
The Slaver Ship
I sat by the window whistling a sorrowful tune as Maruman crept into the room silently.
“Greetings ElspethInnle…†his mindvoice whispered.
“Maruman but you’re…you’re…you’re longsleeping!†I sent
“Not on the dreamtrails.†He sent pointedly. His body grew steadily into his tyger form.
“The other Funaga and I miss you.†I sent
“Listen ElspethInnle The Old One sent a message: Go to Mornirdragonmind†He sent.
“Why?â€ÂÂ<br>“Time to take Mornirdragon back to RedLand/herbarud.â€ÂÂ
“Now?â€ÂÂ<br>“Within twelve sevendays.â€ÂÂ<br>“No rush thenâ€ÂÂ<br>“Must reach Mornirdragonmind tonight…important. Slavers come in a threeday, must save Mornirdragon!â€ÂÂ<br>“Alright†I jabbed before drifting down to my mindstream, once again I willed the river to rise to me. I grabbed the thread that rose and forced myself to the dreamtails. Once again my semi-transparent self rose from my body I began to sink to the dreamtails when Maruman’s mindvoice rang through my mind.
“Must go through Obernewtyn way find Mornirdragonmind there.†He commanded I shook my head and concentrated. I opened my eyes to see myself standing beside my sleeping body. Maruman’s tyger shape nuzzled my hand.
“Mustgo, seek Mornirdragonmind.†I nodded and ran straight through the walls and down the stairs to Dragon’s sleeping room. Once inside I saw a red dragon curled at the foot of her bed, semi-transparency marked it a dreamtail form.
“Dragon…†I whispered. The sleeping dragon half-opened one eye lazily, then both before flapping it’s wings and landing by my feet.
“Elspeth…†a mindvoice whispered back. I stared down and caught the site of my naked body, I focused on a white tyger form before quickly changing myself.
“Let me in yourmind, please?†I asked, the dragon nodded and I reached out a mental probe. Deep into her memory is where I focused myself into her human form, Maruman and Dragon herself soon joined me.
“She insisted on coming!†Maruman sent blocking it from Dragon, I nodded and Dragon changed from her dragonish form into a panther form. We ran along the memory span until we reached Dragon’s memory of the time when her mother slipped beneath the ocean.
“Mami!†Dragon’s shrill childish voice screamed out. A shipfish jumped out of the water and Dragon climbed on his back, still staring where The Red Queen sunk beneath the waves.
“Further forward!!!†Maruman sent. I slid further down Dragon’s memory.
I found myself standing with Maruman and Dragon in her human form, I looked down and realised I was too. I was clad in a thick cardigan and nightdress; Dragon was dressed in a plain white robe. Maruman stood in his tyger form, I was awed at how strong Maruman must be but then I remembered long sleeping was a form of the dream trails and Maruman was probably always this form.
“Maruman, what are we looking for?†I asked.
“A map, ElspethInnle.†He replied,
“This way.†Dragon sent, I farsought her and found her standing by the library entrance. She whistled and the doors began to slide open, revealing the hallway that directed the way to the beforetime library. We entered the hallway and headed towards the library…<br>
We left the library with a map clutched to my chest, Dragon had circled her Redland/barud and jotted the route she had travelled on the shipfish.
“Time to go ElspethInnle, MornirDragon.†Maruman sent, I felt tears rim in my eyes.
“Do I have to go now?†I sobbed into his fur.
“Yes ElspethInnle.†Maruman replied. I felt Dragon’s mind rejecting me, pushing me upwards.
“NO!†I cried, I stretched my arm out towards Maruman.
I felt Ceirwan gently shaking me awake, I opened my eyes.
“Come on Guildmistress. Dragon has called for your presence in her room!â€ÂÂ<br>“Dragon?†I asked groggily, “Has she gotten her memory back?â€ÂÂ<br>“Not sure. She is calling you Elspess still†Ceirwan replied
“I doubt it then.†I muttered. Ceirwan led me down to Dragon’s room and I waved him out.
“ElspethInnle, Maruman sought me out last night. We should leave for Tasmania as soon as possible.†Dragon said
“Tasmania?†I asked
“My land…Tasmania.†She replied. I nodded, I pulled the map out of the pocket of my nightdress and studied it. In the sunlight I could see the words clearly. The circled island was indeed labelled Tasmania, and our land was called ‘South Australia’.
“Elspess, GahlthaFoal eat lots!†Dragon said. I sensed Ceirwan behind me. I stuffed the map into my pocket and coerced him into forgetting it.
“Rushton is waiting in the dining hall.†He announced.
“I’m coming.†I replied. Ceirwan led me out of the room down the hall out of the Empath Wing and into the dining hall where Rushton was waiting, tapping his fingers impatiently.
“Ahhh, ElspethLove! I was starting to think you were never coming.†Rushton greeted rather impatiently.
“Dragon requested my presence…to talk about the horses.†I replied with a faint hint of annoyance.
“Ceirwan, fetch our breakfast.†Commanded Rushton
“Yes, master.†Replied Ceirwan, he shuffled away.
“Ride out into the white valley with me Elspeth.†He said
“I am pretty busy maybe in a few hours.†I replied.
“It was a command GuildMistress!†Rushton snapped. Ceirwan walked up carrying a tray.
“Take my half back, I’m not hungry!†I snapped and strode out of the dinning hall.
“He isn’t being very nice lately, Elspeth.†A voice said, I turned to see Ceirwan standing behind me. Suddenly I felt a pang of anger.
“He’s having an off day, Guilden!†I snapped, I suddenly felt a wave of compassion towards Rushton.
“Fight it Elspeth!†A mind voice commanded, “RushtonMind is coercing you!â€ÂÂ<br>I had a feeling recognised that voice, an alien force moved inside my mind. I forced it outside my mindsheild.
“Fool of a girl!†RushtonMind cursed. I felt a sharp pain in my head, I buckled to my knees and screamed.
“GuildMistress!†Ceirwan screamed. I saw clouds surround my eyes; I pushed Rushton’s mind probe metres away from my mindsheild with help from my killing power. The pain eased extremely though I could feel Rushton fiercely butting against my wide mindsheild, I stood up shakily.
“Please, Ceirwan, take me to Dragon!†I begged.
“Yes GuildMistress…†Ceirwan began
“My name is Elspeth I resign and give my Guild responsibilities to you! I have to leave…Farseek Gahltha and tell him to meet me by the gate, please!†I pleaded.
Ceirwan led me towards the Empath Wing, I knocked on Dragon’s door.
“Ceirwan, please go back clothes I will Farseek Gruffyd to prepare a wagon for Dragon.â€ÂÂ<br>“Yes, Elspeth.†He replied before shuffling away. Dragon opened the door, and I noticed her cotton shoulder bag lying on the bed.
“Elspeth, have you got the map???†Dragon asked, and I nodded. I Farsought Gruffyd and asked him to prepare a wagon, he cut me short by saying Gahltha had already taken one to gate.
“Good luck!†He sent. I looked around as Dragon was packing provisions for the trip.
“Hurry Dragon! Rushton will be here any second!†I urged, she finished packing food packages and grabbed my hand. I opened the door to see Ceirwan holding two bags, he handed them over.
“Thankyou GuildMaster.†Dragon said, he stared at her fluent English.
“Maybe someday you can escape the evil wrath of Rushton.†I reassured him.
“Good Luck, Guil…Elspeth…†He said, and I hugged him. Dragon led me away, as I followed Dragon I felt Rushton’s mind probe butting against my shield. I strengthened it with my killing power, I was tempted to kill of Rushton but I knew I mustn’t use all my energy. I Farsought Dameon and bade him goodbye.
“I will miss you.†He sent, “Maybe someday you will return, from Tasmania.â€ÂÂ<br>“Goodbye…†I sent not letting his hopes fly to high. I mounted Gahltha and I notice Avra leading the wagon.
“What about yourfoal?†I asked Gahltha.
“He rides in the wagon with MornirDragon and other young.†He replied. I wondered how many other young animals rode with Dragon.
“Is this when I take young/all animals to free running barud?†I asked.
“Only young now, Oldones later.†He replied.
“Dragon, are you ready?†I asked, she climbed into the wagon and we set off.
The journey to Guanette was boring, but as we passed The Berryn Mor we were travelling along SoldierGuard territory. We travelled through forest for a few hours until we stopped by the sea, we set up camp. Long into the night I heard a boat, I sat up. A saw a flash of two knives on a black background, I ran to the wagon and shook Dragon awake.
“SLAVERS!†I whispered, Dragon sat up.
“Where are the animals?†I asked
“GONE! They ran!†She replied, I stared at her
“Where?â€ÂÂ
“The Berryn Mor!†She replied
I am on my new story and the mornir dragon one hurts my head!
Muahahahahahahahahahahahaha [img]http://s3.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif" alt=":D" border="0"/>
finally, thanks to both of my muses and a picture of a sunset over water here it is: the continueing story:
Maruman’s golden eye flashed at me, and his voice rang out in my head
“Elspeth they must wait, you must go with theslavers thisis your destinyâ€ÂÂ<br>The waves lapped gently at the cliff face, I understood: I had to come back…the signs were here. Well most of them anyway, the doors flashed into my mind. I saw me and Dragon slipping into a box of chains and felt being moved about, and put down, then the gentle rocking of travelling by boat. I blinked a few times and saw Dragon staring at me, she looked worried.
“Are we going on the boat?†she asked.
“Yes, but they can’t find out.â€ÂÂ<br>
It was just like I’d seen and felt…exactly. I coerced Dragon and myself into a soundless sleep, until we arrived. I dreamt of many adventures with Maruman and Dragon, I’m still not sure if it was just dreams or ashlings. We woke to stillness and the smell of dust, I opened the top of the box. We weren’t on the boat, we were in some sort of storeroom.
“Dragon, what’s your real name?â€ÂÂ<br>“Why?â€ÂÂ<br>“Just tell me.â€ÂÂ<br>“Elizabeth…â€ÂÂ
so what do you think
It is really well written Tegan [img]http://s3.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif" alt=":D" border="0"/>
But why is Rushton evil [img]http://s3.images.proboards.com/cry.gif" alt=":'(" border="0"/>
no idea...
who wants to read the next part? [img]http://s3.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif" alt=":D" border="0"/>
here it is...the next part [img]http://s3.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif" alt=":D" border="0"/>:
About half an hour later Dragon and I stood by the door, Dragon in a silky gown and me in the clothing of a well payed servant.
“Are you ready?†I asked. She nodded, and turned towards the door. A few slaves stood around the door. They looked at Dragon and me; darker skinned ones stared in shock and delight.
“Queen Elizabeth?†One asked
“Who else would I be?†Dragon asked. They called to a nearby guard, guards and many more slaves appeared and bowed down to Dragon. One of the guards with golden bands on their arms whispered to another two to go find someone called ‘Sir Edward’. The other two gold-banded guards mounted their horses and rode them around the corner. I farsought Dragon and told her about what I had heard, she explained that Edward was the Gatekeeper I had seen in her memories over 5 years ago. After a few minutes Edward the Gatekeeper arrived with the two gold-banded guards who had been sent to get him. He bowed down to Dragon as if he was a loyal servant; Dragon gave him a filthy look.
“Don’t bow down to me as if you were loyal to me!†Dragon growled angrily, “Don’t think I have forgotten what you have done to me and my mother!â€ÂÂ<br>The crowd stared in awe at Dragon and Edward, I was the only one to see his mouth forming mute swears and curses.
“Take him out of my site!†Dragon commanded, two guards immediately stood up and grabbed hold of his arms.
“Where do you want us to take him?†Asked one of the guards.
“To the jail.†Dragon replied, the guards dragged him away and Dragon turned back to the crowd surrounding.
“Say something†I prompt her mentally
“What?â€ÂÂ<br>“Anything…â€ÂÂ
“People of Tasmania, those of you who have heard of me hello. Those of you who haven’t I am your rightful queen.†She Announced, “Those of you who are enslaved raise your hand if you would like to continue the work you are doing, but being paid to do it?â€ÂÂ<br>All the darkest skinned ones raised their hands; I guessed these were the original Tasmanians.
“Guards take down their names and addresses.â€ÂÂ<br>All the guards rushed out and collected the information from the Tasmanians.
“Those who are enslaved and would like to go home, go over to my servant Elspeth and give her your names and country of origin.â€ÂÂ<br>The remaining people carefully lined up in front of me, a guard handed me a pad of paper and some form of wood with lead in it. I sorted through thousands of names until I came to the last group of people, I looked up at their faces and nearly fainted in shock. These were the group of Talents I had met at the Druid camp and in front of them was the most familiar face of all…<br>“Matthew?â€ÂÂ
muahahahahahahaha, matty is BACK IN ACTION [img]http://s3.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif" alt=":D" border="0"/>
Really GOOD!!!!!!!!!
Rushie is evil??????!!!!!
O well....write more!
muahahaha...I can safely let out that rushton is not evil...
It is really good Tegan! [img]http://s3.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif" alt=":o" border="0"/>
And Matty came back [img]http://s3.images.proboards.com/grin.gif" alt=";D" border="0"/>
And Tasmania!!
and rushie isna eville [img]http://s3.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif" alt=":D" border="0"/>
More:
Dragon’s eyes lit up when she heard the name, she turned around. Matthew wrapped his arms around me in a hug as if he had known she was looking.
“Elspeth…Can you come here for a minute, please.†Dragon said, farseeking me with a severe “NOW†attached to it. I looked at Matthew and walked over to Dragon.
“Elspeth, you know how I feel about him.†She snapped
“I know…I don’t feel that way about him, he’s my friend.†I reassured, she breathed deeply and waved me away. I walked back to the group, and they stared at me.
“What?!†I asked.
“What was that about?†Matthew asked. I looked at him, and felt disgusted. He had abused Dragon’s emotions, used them in an emergency and tossed them aside. She loved him and he resented her for it, even punished her. I looked up, and the sun pierced my eyes. I saw and felt flashes of extreme pain, a sharp whip with a thick metal tip. I shook my head and realised I was on my knees; I looked up to see everyone staring up at me.
“What?†I asked.
“You’re bleeding…†Matthew said. I looked at my back, blood covered my dress. I felt dizzy and blacked out.
I woke up with Gilaine’s soft mind voice calling my name, I felt groggy but I forced my eyes open. Gilaine looked down at me with a reassuring smile, I smiled back.
“Good Morning Elspeth.†She sent.
“Good Morning Gilaine.†I replied. I sat up and screamed, my back felt like it was on fire.
“Now you know how real whipping feels†Gilaine sent, I stared at her.
“They whip you with that?!†I asked shocked. She nodded sadly, I wondered how she new what I was talking about.
“We all saw it and felt it Elspeth, we’re used to it unlike you.†She sent.
“What?â€ÂÂ<br>“Our skin is a lot thicker than when we first came, Elspeth.†She replied, I frowned and reinforced my mindsheild.
“Where is Dragon?†I asked aloud.
“In her castle, her coronation is tomorrow.†Gilaine sent, “She’s glad your awake so you won’t miss it.â€ÂÂ<br>“How long have I been asleep?†I asked
“Two weeks.†She replied.
what do you think? [img]http://s3.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif" alt=":D" border="0"/>
It is really good Tegan!! [img]http://s3.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif" alt=":D" border="0"/>
When you finish it, enter it into the writing comp, it will beat my stupid Ariel story!!
nah, can't be bothered [img]http://s3.images.proboards.com/undecided.gif" alt=":-/" border="0"/>
The Writing Competition cloes in February [img]http://s3.images.proboards.com/rolleyes.gif" alt="::)" border="0"/>
not enough time to finish [img]http://s3.images.proboards.com/angry.gif" alt=">:(" border="0"/>
[img]http://s3.images.proboards.com/angry.gif" alt=">:(" border="0"/> not enough
Anyway, Tegan, how come you haven't made a link for your LJ? I found it by accident through Timm's. Just wondering, I didn't even know you had a LJ!!
[img]http://s3.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif" alt=":D" border="0"/> I'm so cheeky [img]http://s3.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif" alt=":D" border="0"/>
Yes... [img]http://s3.images.proboards.com/undecided.gif" alt=":-/" border="0"/>
I just don't know if I can be bothered [img]http://s3.images.proboards.com/grin.gif" alt=";D" border="0"/>
