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~ biggrin ual Savior: Chapter 1 (Re-write):~
“Inseuho!!!” The cry of a single man rang across the desolate plains. The man leaned on his sword like a cane, his body battered, bruised, and awash with blood. A gently breeze tousled his hair before he fell to his knee’s, planting his sword into the soft dirt. “It’s finally over…” The man’s face reflected in the gleaming blade of the sword as he spoke these words. A gentle smile crossed his scarred face; and then at last his body fell forward, his eyes clouding as he embraced death…
“Blast it!!!” A male voice cursed from within the library. The boy, barely a man stood at average height, with a similar build. He wore what appeared to be simple garb; a long coat, black trousers, a white cotton shirt, and worn brown leather boots. A light grunt escaped his parted lips as he began to pace, pondering the solution to his problem. His crimson locks swayed in time with his long coat as he sharply turned to the window. His green eyes, lush and full as the forests in spring, gazed through the thin glass to the heavens. It seemed as if only they could provide the answer at this time. He scowled, once again attempting to gather his thoughts. There had to be a way to do this!
A sigh broke the silence of the room as the man leaned against the window sill “What could it be…” He murmured to the empty air.
“AZURAI!” A voice like a silver bell echoed through the library. Its source, a young blond girl scarcely younger then the man, soon walked out from between two bookshelves.
“What is it Colette?” Azurai spoke with an exasperated tone as he looked into the blonde’s bright blue eyes “I’m a little busy.” Clearly he was not in the mood to speak with this girl.
“W…well…” The girl, Colette spoke in a shy, nervous tone “The letter from Count Exagriuss has just arrived” She stated, staring at him through thick round glass before handing a thick brown envelope to her elder brother.
“Ah! Thank you dear sister” Azurai said, his mood brightening considerably at the news. He tousled her hair gently with his hand, causing her hat to fall to the floor.
The girl pouted stubbornly “I really wish you wouldn’t do that Azu…” She said, picking up her hat in the process; however her words fell upon deaf ears. The young wizard had already departed from the room, and was now heading into the main hall of the old building.
His eyes scanned the contents of the letter over and over as he read, making sure to take in all information present. He passed through the door of his study without a word of sound, his body making its way to his chair without his notice. Colette followed her brother closely from behind, long since used to his habits. The wizard frowned, straightening a glove before he spoke at last “We may have a problem. The town of Falon, not three days from here, has vanished” He stated, mild concern in his tone. Worry showed in Colette’s features as she watched Azurai rise from his chair “What does it mean brother?” She asked, walking to his side.
“It means….” He seemed to be considering how to phrase the next part of his sentence before finally he spoke “It means my fears may be well founded. The darkness of legend may have returned…” Taken aback, a weak gasp escaped Colette’s lips. Her hands flew to her mouth as she attempted to remain silent until her brother was finished. “I’m afraid no one will be able to stop it. Only one has ever stopped it, and…” Azurai’s eyes widened with realization as he cut himself off. Of course! It was the one thing he’d managed to over look!
Without a word, or sign of his thoughts, Azurai began to walk along the west wall of his study; he grabbed various titles and volumes as he passed the bookshelves he kept there. He skimmed through each swiftly as he searched for the information he desired. At last, he threw one of the volumes to the table and looked to his sister with a grin “I think I have found the solution” The wizard spoke joyfully, suddenly shooing his sister from the room “Please, go about your business as if you’ve heard nothing. I’ll come get you once everything is prepared.” The door the slammed shut, only an inch from Colette’s face.
((Authors Notes: No, this is not the full chapter, this is just a rewrite of what I have so far for this chapter. This is a story I began several years ago, but never sot to finish or continue. I'm considering changing that.))
Grey Moonfang IV · Thu Mar 12, 2009 @ 01:39am · 3 Comments |
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