Hey'a! Ryebrynn Lyla Shveer Crossblade here!

Hello all.
I'm Ryebrynn Lyla Shveer Crossblade, alias; Brynna Sarayla Jakoso Crossblade, or just Lessien or Dekunte. I dwell in Liberia, West Africa. Anyway, I just wanted to post a short part of my Berinfell Fanfiction Short Story. Here goes!



DON'T READ IF YOU HAVEN'T READ THE TIDE OF UNMAKING!!!!

Mariel Silvertree tossed her curly brown hair behind her and frowned at the letter that lay in her lap. Every Elven Lord or Heir to Lordship in Allyra had read it.

To the Elven Lords of Allyra:
Come with haste. Gwar has gotten a hold of a very dangerous weapon.
-Taeva Ravenpath

Mariel frowned. But what was this "very dangerous weapon"? They would all soon find out. Mariel sighed, stood and buckled a rychesword about her waist.
*****
Taeva Ravenpath waited impatiently, pacing the halls of the restored Vesper Crag, cleaned and polished, renewed after being torn down in the war against her father. She wore one of her best dresses, deep purple with shades of pink. She wore her black hair back in a ponytail. THe double doors to the hall opened. "Lord Alreenia Hiddenblade Silvertree, Lord Felheart Silvertree, Lord Hamandar Nightwing, Lord Miarra Swiftstorm Nightwing, Lord Thorwin Valorbrand, Lord Lothriel Oakenflower, Lord Albriand Ashheart, Sundrell Nightwing, Mariel Silvertree, and Guardmaster Eldara Goldarrow Grimwarden." Someone announced. The Lords and their children entered and the doors were closed behind them.
"My lords, I fear great evil has invaded Allyra yet again. After our victory against Asp, as you know, I came here. From Asp's fangs I filled one vial of venom. If has been stolen from my possession by a renegade Gwar. The very guards that guard this entrance now, saw on gwar leaving but yesterday, carrying a vial full of green liquid. It has been pilfered, my lords."
Across the room, Lord Alreenia gasped.
Lord Felheart stepped away from the other Lords. "Why did you do this, Taeva? Do you wish another war to fall down upon the fragile heart of Allyra?"
Lord Thorwin nodded. "Aye, it was not a smart thing for yu t'be doin'."
Taeva bowed her head. "I know. Forgiveness and alliance is all I ask for. After all, for the good of Allyra, we must apprehend this villain."
Guardmaster Goldarrow nodded gravely. "Endurance and victory,"
"Endurance and victory," the Lords echoed.
*****
Mariel Silvertree followed her parents out of Vesper Crag, a grim expression taking over her face. She pulled her curly brown hair back into a ponytail as she mounted her horse. Her parents were silent as they mounted their horses. The silence of them all unnerved Mariel. As their company cantered forward, Mariel tried hard to ignore the gnawing fear growing in her stomach. Something was not right in Allyra. And she knew what. She glanced back at Vesper Crag, it's towers high and majestic against the rosy dusk sky. The fortress had been changed, but the line of the Spider King hadn't. It had one vial of venom in it's possession, now, the whole of Allyra was held in balance. But the question was, would Taeva be acclaimed a traitor to the Lords?
*****
Lord Alreenia Hiddenblade Silvertree, or "Kat" as she prefered to be called, laid a hand on her husband's shoulder as he began to yell. "Peace, Tommy."
Lord Felheart, or "Tommy" as he prefered to be called, looked up at her.
"Always the peacemaker, Kat?"
She smiled wryly. "Keep in mind I know what you are thinking."
Tommy smiled and turned back to the other lords. "Jett, you are needed in this venture."
Lord Hamandar, or "Jett", smiled. "Why don't we just wait for the venom to kick in?"
"It's not meant to kill, but to change him into another Asp, another Spider King."
Jett drummed his fingertips on the arm of his throne. "I see. So how do you propose we defend ourselves against this impending doom?"
Lord Miarra, or "Autumn", bowed her head. "Only Ellos knows. Endurance and victory, fellow Lords. No matter what, Ellos will bring us through. We are the Children of Light. His people, he will rescue us."
"Amen," the other Lords said, smiles breaking out through out the room.
Guardmaster Eldara Goldarrow Grimwarden nodded from where she stood with the old Guardmaster, Olin Grimwarden.
"Grimwarden, gather the Flet Soldiers," Johnny said with a frown. "Guardmaster Eldara, come, we must speak of how to apprehend this renegade Gwar."
*****
Mariel Silvertree paced the hall outside the Throne Room. Grimwarden dashed into the hall, hurrying towards the barracks. "Grimwarden," Mariel cried. "What news?"
"It is war."
*****
Taeva Ravenpath paced the halls of Vesper Crag. It was late, past 1:00 AM, but Taeva Ravenpath could not sleep. Clad only in a nightgown, slippers, and robe, the late night autumn breeze chilled her to bone, like the sickening thoughts filling her head. But it did not matter. Taeva had a problem. "Why, Ellos?" She whispered. "Why would you let it be stolen?" A deep conviction came to Taeva. "Ellos, God of Allyra, forgive me for ever filling that dreaded vial!" Taeva fell to her knees, sobs choking in her throat.
*****
Mariel unbuckled her rychesword from her waist and laid it on a seat. She sat on her bed. Her mother entered. "Mother! How went it?"
"No doubt Grimwarden told you, Mariel. It is war."
"War?"
"War."
*****
Taeva Ravenpath composed herself and stood, dabbing her eyes with a hankerchief. The double doors to the hall swung open. Taeva turned, her black hair flying about her. "Hello?" Pain nipped the back of her head. She crumpled to the ground.
*****
The steps of many soldiers rang through the halls of Vesper Crag. One soldier dropped to his knees in front of a trashed hall. He motioned for the others to stay. "Lady Taeva?" He called. As he glanced around the room, she was nowhere in sight. The portraits of the Seven Lords of Allyra lay crushed on the ground. Two blades lay on the ground in the middle of the room. The blade of Taeva Ravenpath and the blade of a Gwar Soldier.
*****
Mariel pulled on a robe, grabbed her rychesword, and dashed into the hallway. "What is it? Why are the bells ringing?" Mariel asked the door guard.
He glanced over at her. "It woke you?"
"Aye. What is it?"
"Lady Taeva was kidnapped from Vesper Crag. They found her sword and that of a Gwar's in a hall. Apparently she had fought valiantly but lost."
Mariel frowned. "Are the Lords going to Vesper Crag?"
"Aye, my lady."
Mariel dashed back into her chambers and pulled on an embroidered white tunic with white leggings. She was buckling on her rychesword when her mother entered. "Oh, Mariel. You can't go."
"What! Is not Sundrell going?"
A smile twitched at the corners of Kat's blue tinted lips. "Of course. Tommy and the other men decreed us females should stay and protect Berinfell."
Mariel snorted. "Berinfell has capable warriors."
"Mariel..." Kat glanced back as Mariel's father entered.
"Your mother is right, Mariel. Try to get some sleep."
"Please, Father!"
"No! You aren't going."
Mariel glared at Tommy and sat on her bed. "Fine. I'll try to sleep." Her parents left and she fell back on the bed, tired but unable to sleep.
*****
Taeva awoke in a darkened room. "So she awakes," a voice boomed.
Taeva tried to stand, but instead found she was bound by rough ropes. "Who are you?"
"Calm, my lady. I am Jovanin Derigue."
She scowled at the tall Gwar. "I suspect you were the one who pilfered the vial from Vesper Crag."
Jovanin laughed. "You are right. I have yet to use it. But when I do, no one will be able to withstand me!"
Taeva blew a black curl out of her face. "The Lords defeated my father, the first to try, and by far the strongest. Then, Asp. You really think they cannot do it again?"
"It has been many years since they fought in a full scale battle."
"You think that would diminish their prowess?"
Jovanin scowled. "I'll cross that ravine when I get to it."
"And thus, it shall creep upon you and be your doom," Taeva sighed. "Do what you wish."
"Your curiousity is not even the smallest bit inflamed for why I kidnapped you?"
Taeva glared at him. "Why is that, Jovanin?"
"I need you, Taeva Ravenpath, daughter of the Spider King, to take the venom. I mixed in a bit of extra liquids to help you turn to evil."
Taeva narrowed her eyes. "The Dark Arts?"
"Of course."
"Sorcery," Taeva growled.
"Don't worry, dear Lady Taeva. I'll make it hurt as much as I can." Jovanin stepped forward, holding a large needle-tipped syringe filled with venom. Taeva thrashed against her bindings.



Over and Out,
-Ryebrynn

Okay, I was on the "What Do You Think Tommy Was Gonna Say" thread, and found this one, that had me laughing so hard. But then, maybe I'm just slaphappy. ;) Either way, I hope you guys find it funny. :) (It was written by Adria. :)

-Esmerelda


Tommy: Kat?
Kat: Yeah?
Tommy: I'm really craving a cheeseburger.
Kat: *sees Tommy's mind playing "Cheeseburger" by Veggietales* I see.
Tommy: But the thing is, they don't even have any cows here, so how am I going to have another cheeseburger?
Kat: I'm sure you'll think of something.
Tommy: Maybe if we sing...
Kat: This is not a Disney movie, Tommy.
Tommy: Okay...*whispers* You are his...cheese...bur...gerrrrrr....