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Out by the woods, near the edge of the a watery lake, the slow
minutes tick away as a young, girl of no more then ten years and six past.
Her name was Wisiaden, daughter of the late Farchosia family. She was not
beautiful, nor ugly. She was pretty with great big cinnamon eyes, raven
hair, a round face and an awkward figure. Many however, considered her the
most beautiful person in the world. Why, you may wonder? That is simple.
She radiate with such a pure innocent soul, enveloping her body, mind, and
soul.
For the moment, she is waiting impatiently for a friend of hers.
Looking out into the cool night air, Wisiaden saw a being approaching.
"Roperian Narbarly there you are! Do you know how long I been waiting for
you?" She shouted angriely at him. The young man came up and smiled. He
bent his head to talk, seeing as he was of great height, towering over her
like a chicken with its offspring. "No, I do not know, and who asked you to
wait, Wiz," answered Roperian, calling her by her nickname.
"Ro," calling him by this nickname, "I'm serious." cried Wisiaden.
"Sure you are." Answered Ro smoothly, as he grinned at the angry expression
forming on Wiz's face. "Roperian Narbarly, don't you toy with me. I been
your best friend ever since the night my parents died; I know every
possible way to torture you, if you do not tell me what happened! Well, are
you going to talk are now?" Wiz continued to ramble on wildly, until Ro
stopped her.
Grabbing both of Wiz's hands, he held her tied until she stopped
struggling. "Listen to me Wiz, calm down," knowing her, he would not have
much time 'till she starts thrashing again, Ro spoke quickly. "Tonight at
the market there is to be a raid, a raid of robbers. They are not ordinary
ones either; they are past sorcerers, and sorceress who had served the
king. They mean no good. Soon, they will conquer every village in this
area. We have to leave, and soon. I would leave but I have some business to
attend to, you must leave before me. I will join you later. Go today, if
not go tomorrow early in the morning. You got that."
Wiz nodded. "Good" was heard and Ro disappeared from the sight.
Wisiaden did some quick thinking before getting a brown knapsack, magically
expanded. She packed everything she need. Wiz changed into a white tunic,
and brown leather breeches, armed herself with a dagger, sword, and arrows,
with the bows, she headed down to the stalls and took a lovely black mare
out it's box. "Come on sweetie," She called to the horse, who was black all
over expect for a yellow gem in its forehead.
Then, hastily she mounted the mare, and galloped out of the yard, past
the road, and out of the village to wherever the path leads. Wiz head down
the path quickly when she saw a crowd of people in robes on horses coming
down the village road. Thinking quickly she went into another shortcut and
hid in a dark, cold cave. As she waited, she listens for the people to pass
before continuing on her way. "That was close," Wiz thought as she turns
around a bend on the trail.
She spoke too soon. For as a soon as the words were out, a gleaming
knife was in front of her face, glinting dangerously, while a strong arm
wrapped itself like a snake around her neck threatening to squeeze her
lungs, till she died like the serpent does to its prey. "Well, now that
wasn't close after all," the raspy voice spoke behind her as he gently but
forcefully turns her around to face him. Soon after, Wiz took in the sight
before her. A middle aged man with brown copper hair, which were slowly
turn gray, either from stress, or age she could not tell. He had a stern
face with angry blue eyes.
Wiz tried to speak but was startled by an old, elderly man with
wrinkles, and a young beautiful woman with great yellow hair, and green
eyes who pop up very suddenly. They were followed by a crowd of people with
long sticks of some sort, and appeared to be very displeased. The young
girl spoke. "Gandra, let go of the girl. Didn't I tell you we do it
differently? We use magic, not rude metal weapons, or other foolish non-
magic things. Isn't that right, Father Duinger?" gesturing to the old man.
"Yes, Cagrareol."
Wiz felt herself being released from his firm hold, but was
immediately surrounded by a hoard of sticks, which Wiz now assumed was a
staff. Cagrareol continued. "Who may I ask are you, girl? Why have you
dared hide in yonder cave behind mounts of bush, and trees?" Therefore, she
went on bombarding her with questions. Until Duinger stopped her, so she
could answer. Wiz begins nervously, but said all truthfully. "My name is
Wisiaden of the late Farchosia family, I'm ten and six years, I was in that
cave, truthfully because I was informed by a friend you will be approach my
part of the country. I wished to leave, but was found by the one you
Gandra. I don't care what you do to me, but I'm not afraid to die." Stated
Wiz firmly as she boldly stares into Cagrareol's swirling pool of jade
green eyes.
"Well, now I see. Take her to the tent. I wish to speak to her
privately." She commands Gandra and two other men. "Now!" she barked when
the three men made no signs of moving. Quickly, fearing Cagrareol's wrath
they hurried to bring to a tent, greatly furnished, while Wiz sat and await
the fate she was to receive.