*looks around* *gives everyone long look* Alright. You asked for this, and don’t try to pretend you didn’t. This will be the – well, I guess you could say history, of the short ficlet I posted. And yes, it does start here. I could start it even further back, but I don’t think you’d like me very much if I did that. *grins* This’ll be the first installment. Other tales of Tyxè growing up and of her family will be posted separately. Anyone has any problems with that, they can tell me in the review. *looks around expectantly* Anyone have any problems with that? No? Good. In that case, there’s one last thing I forgot to mention. *grins* *rubs hands together* This was specifically requested. I do have many other worlds I could be working on. If this isn’t reviewed… *draws hand across throat* It will cease to exist. That simple. *wide grin* So read.

Odaexr = Oh-dayx-er

Atazrè = Ah-tahz-ray

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Prelude

The cavernous stone halls of Odaexr shook with the bellows of agony, of anguish. From various parts of the mountains, five younger dragons came swiftly, straining their limbs to be with their father. Others moved aside for them as they swept by, sorrow visible in their eyes after the swift wind of their passing. All of Odaexr knew the reason for the cries. All of Odaexr mourned.

In a large stone cavern, a majestic ebony dragon lay crumpled on the floor, wings askew, now moaning softly to himself. One by one the five appeared, a rainbow of green, violet, silver and crimson beings. They exchanged near-imperceptible glances and reached agreement. Enclosing the Lord of Odaexr, they stretched out to merge their minds with his, hoping to ease some of his pain.

In shock at what they found, their cries reverberated through the halls.

The Lady of Odaexr had been brutally murdered. Their mother. Atazrè, beloved of the dragons, valkourna, and elves alike.

It would be long before the time of sorrow ended.

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Relix, sorry, but that was a one-shot fic. On the other hand, I will develop her world, character, siblings, guardians, friends, etc. Promise. Just as long as everyone keeps reviewing… *grins* I hope you decide to review this, too!

Oh, Tavreynya, you should see my embarrassment. I am very glad you like it. *grins* And I completely agree with you! I adore backstories – especially when they’re more interesting than anything you could have foreseen from the original. *devious smile* And trust me, sooner or later this one will have quite a twist thrown in it…

*blushes* Nilo’nim’unfaray, you flatter me. Really. I didn’t think it was anywhere near that good. Here’s the next piece, just like you asked for. *smiles* I promise to try to put the next up soon as well! *mutters* If I get more reviews, that is… *innocent grin*

*delighted exclamation* Kaimelar! I’d hoped you would check this out! You really did like it? Honestly? *smiles* Here is the backstory, mellon nin; I hope you enjoy it as well.

Yes, the next chapters will be longer. This is just the prelude, remember? Yes, you will find out what the valkourna are. No, the elves are most definitely NOT Tolkien’s Elves. Yes, you will (eventually) find out who killed Atazrè. And yes, Tyxè will be appearing in this story. So… Any questions? Review!