The Tales Of Kemladris

Chapter 2 - The forest

Naviera stands in shock and Angelis now being worried for her as he heard the wizard causing all the destruction must be sent to Bara-morn, the dream prison. Just then an Arch magus leading the group steps in, 'Has she said anything yet?' He asks, 'Anshavalen Marcus, I need to talk with you outside', Naviera says. They both leave the tent in haste, while they are outside, Angelis tries to talk to Sharlies 'Anshavalen, I am...' 'Angelis I know, can you untie me?' She snaps cutting off Angelis. 'Okay, well I was just trying to see if you were thirsty or not, But I'm sorry no I cannot, I am worried you will hurt me!', Angelis says raising his voice. 'Oh, well I am a bit parched now that you mention it', Sharlies admits. 'Parched?' Angelis asks confused. 'It means more than  thirsty', Sharlies says annoyed rolling her eyes.

Outside the tent they heard muffled arguing till the arch magus burst in and yelled, ' WHAT WERE YOU THINKING LITTLE GIRL?!  he barked condescendingly, Naviera right on his heels. 'She's but a child, you can't send her there.' 'Can I not? I am the one that leads this group and was told by the priestess to send the person responsible for the destruction!' He snaps. 'MARCUS! Stop it! Naviera screams from the look on Marcus... she does not scream ever. 'She's a child, no older than I was when you found me. Now we shall call the priestess here and explain the situation, clear?! Naviera snapped. 'Fine, but on your head be it', he says while storming out.

Sharlies not sure what to make of what just transpired looks at Naviera, 'What's to become of me?' She asks shakily. 'I know not child, I'm sorry. But I will do everything I can to make sure you are all right.' Naviera says sadly. 'She cannot go there Naviera! She cannot, it was an accident, a mistake a...' 'Angelis, I know and I'm doing everything I can to keep her away from there.' Naviera cuts Angelis off. 'Now I'll be back, stay here and don't go anywhere, especially you Sharlies... we don't need to cause more trouble, okay?' Naviera asks. 'Okay', Sharlies replies.

Considering everything that just happened Sharlies has no clue what place they are talking about and no way of escape for now.

Sharlies POV

I sit here in this tent not knowing what to do what to say or what to ask, and yet I want to escape whatever fate awaits me on the outside of this tent. I know nothing about this Naviera or this Angelis and yet... they are the only two that seem to care for my sake and wellbeing... I am hungry, thirsty, tired and trying to plan my escape. I think to myself... Angelis has not stopped pacing up and down the tent and from what I can see... worrying but of what? 'Angelis... would you please sit down... you are making me nervous.' You ask. Angelis sits Infront of you, 'Are you okay? Are you still thirsty?' Angelis asks while getting closer to you and reaching for a leather flask. 'I am... but could you untie my hands please? They are starting to go numb', you ask. Angelis nods and untie your hands, your wrists have marks on them from the ropes and your hands instantly get pins and needles from the blood flow returning to your hands, you hiss as you feel the pins and needles throughout your hands and fingertips while gritting your teeth. 'What's wrong, did I hurt you? I didn't mean to, I'm sorry...' Angelis, calm down I'm fine just got pins and needles in my hands' You say calmly. He hands you a water flask and some bread off a plate he was having earlier. You think of escaping now but how would you do that...there are magi everywhere and you were told not to leave the tent as it may cause more trouble for you in the long run... you then ask if you could have a pillow to sleep on while you wait for the priestess shows up. Angelis brings you one and you fall asleep but not after seeing Angelis with his egg? But you pass out before you could ask what it was.

You are not sure how much time has passed as you awaken to Naviera rocking you awake. 'Sharlies, the priestess is here and wants to see you' she says kindly. 'Am I going to be all right?' Is the first thing you think of before getting up. 'Let me undo your bindings... wait... they are not on, how did you... you know what it does not matter right now. We need to get you to her now', she says. You both go outside the tent to the mouth of the cave and see the biggest dragon you have ever laid your eyes upon although this dragon is different from others you have seen. It has a large gem/crystal in the centre of its chest and a smaller one on its head between its eyes, honestly, it is the most beautiful dragon you have ever seen but you remember that this is the dragon that decides your fate. 'Elf, release her', you hear a booming voice and know not where it came from. Naviera lets you go and nods at you, you walk up to the dragon and it looks down at you but you feel off, as though there's someone else with you. 'I see you're alone in this forest Sharlies', you look up and realize that it is the dragon talking to you telepathically. 'I..I am' is all you can muster to say. 'Why do you burn down my forest and harm my creatures?' The priestess asks. 'I didn't mean to, I was merely practicing a spell I'd never tried before and had no control over it when I cast it and passed out before I could help anyone or anything', you say in distress. 'I see, I also see you've met Elron of the royal guard to the elven king' she says. You feel as though your head just got 10 times heavier as you remember Elron, he was the first one to help you when you tried the spell the first time, you also remember that he took care of you for several days before he suggested taking you to the Sky citadel to be trained as a magus safely. You refused and ran away from him deep into the forest till he lost you, you never saw him since. 'I do, and I am sorry for what I did but I don't do well with other people priestess.' You speak. 'You should have thought of that option before causing more harm to my forest young magus, I will not send you to Bara-morn but I will send you to stay with the magi at the Sky Citadel till you can trust yourself and your magic, and Elron will escort you in the morning... you will walk to the sky citadel.' The priestess commands. You object saying, 'But I do not know him... for all I know he could harm me or...' 'SILENCE! Elron is one of the most pure hearted elves I've met, do not tarnish his name as such, do I make myself clear?' The dragon slammed its foot down and yells. 'I understand and apologize for my disrespect priestess.' You say while kneeling. 'Very well, Anshavalen Elf I hope we never meet again in this lifetime.' The priestess says and Fly's away.