Tess Short's story chapter 11

Chapter 11: A long meeting, and tea with mr.largefoot 

“Tess? Tess?” a voice was calling her, were was she? what had happened? she opened her eyes , and saw Inny looking over her “Inny!” Tess said, “W-what happened?” she asked, looking around her…”You fainted” said Inny, “Are you alright?” she asked. “I-I don’t know” said Tess, she looked down at her feet, what was she going to tell Inny? she had been hided the secret for so long, she couldn’t hold it in anymore, “I saw someone in my dream, I don’t know who they are but…they asked me to join them” said Tess. “Tell me you said no” said Inny. “I said no” said Tess, then paused remembering the icy cold voice, the figure with no face (that she knew of.) “But then they told me, ‘you will have to face your fate’” said Tess. Inny looked worried “Maybe…we should go get, Robin, or Theron Ravenfeather, or someone” she said, “I will be right back” she said, and ran out of the room…

when she came back she was with Theron , Theron came up to her , “Tess, Tell me more, about this figure…” he said. Tess looked at him, then said “I remember the figure telling me it was to late to turn back,  then they offered me, a adventure free life” said Tess, “I’m glad you said no, Inny told me about it…you look fine, but just in case eat this” he said, and handed her what looked like leafs “Also , there will be meeting tomorrow be sure to come on time” he said, then handed Inny a peace of paper and left. 

the next morning  Tess decided to explore the palace, she tried to keep her mind off the shaded figure, the palace was beautiful, the pillars had ivy growing on them. and floors were a beautiful white marble, the morning sunlight shone in through the windows, she gazed out them for awhile the woods were so far from there, she could see the town  in the distance , were they slept a few nights ago. in the distance there were shapes of mountains covered by fog, she let out a sigh.. “Tess, are you coming to the meeting?” asked Robin, coming up to her “I will come, have you ever wondered what lies beyond the mist of the mountains?” she asked. “Aye” said Robin. “Come now, we must not keep them waiting” said Robin, Tess and Robin walked into the room were the meeting was to be held, A fairy with jet-black hair and green eyes, they seemed to changing colors from green to pink, he sat with other fairies.  There was also a dryad with Orange hair and green eyes “Silena? what are you doing here?”  asked Robin. she looked up , “I’l tell you later…” she whispered. “Please take your seats” said a voice, a elf with auburn/orange hair came up to the table his eyes were a deep blue color. “I’m afraid we will have to start this meeting without King Tirfindiel, I’m afraid he’s late” he said. “But let’s start the meeting shall we?” he said. ‘It’s unlike my uncle to be late for anything’ Tess thought. ‘What if something happened?’. 

“We came here to talk about the things that have been happening” said he. “I’m afraid, elves, Fairies, and other powerful creatures, have been disappearing for a unknown reason ”  he said. “Also there have been rumors spreading that monsters have been seen” he said.  “Could something  bigger and more powerful be letting them out? for they couldn’t be let out on there own , the rock that blocked there prison would be too heavy for even the biggest and strongest monster to be able to move” said the fairy, “Maybe thistle, but nothing that powerful was ever recorded in any of the documents” said Thanarien… “That’s true” said Thistle, gazing off into the distance. “Maybe people were too scared to write it down” said Silena. “But I May be wrong” she added. “The monster could have some type of power they makes people forget” said Tess. “Monster could be quick, and sneaky” mumbled Silena. 

Suddenly thistle stood up from his seat. and said

“may I point out that my people have been disappearing, and we are talking about a monster that may not exist” “Thistle please remain seated” said Thanarien. Thistle sat down reluctantly.

“I have to agree, with Thistle there may not even be a monster like that” said Tess. “nothing like that has ever been recorded in any documents for one…maybe the monsters just escaped on there own” said Tess. 

“But…what happened to the people who disappeared?” she said aloud. “I don’t know…That’s why I’m going to send questers to find out” said Thanarien. “The world is at stake, if you do nothing. it will…most likely end” he said, very calming as if it was nothing. “Who is willing to go?” he asked. there was a silence , no one answered. “I will” said Tess, breaking the silence, she had never been this exited about the idea of adventure in her life. “She can’t go alone, I’m coming with you” said Thistle. “I never said I was going alone” mumbled Tess. “I shall come to” said Robin. “Me too!” said Inny, “How can we trust a hag?” asked a fairy. “She can be trusted…” Protested Robin, “And she is a half hag!”. 

Silena slowly stood up from her seat, “I will come with you” she said, blowing a peace of auburn hair out of her face. “I assume , you will be needing me” she said, and walked over to the group, there was a cheer from people at the table the only one who didn’t cheer was Thanarien, “I don’t know if they will be able to it..” he said silently , looking down at his feet. but his words unheard by the questers, through the sounds of cheering and laughter. 

that night Tess lied in bed, staring up at the ceiling , thinking about the long journey ahead. She had always wondered about her father’s adventure, and wondered if she would go one herself, she had never considered the dangers of a adventure…but now she knew. she wondered weather her uncle was alright , he had not come to the meeting , it was so unlike him, maybe he had been busy that’s all nothing to be worried about. 

but still it seemed unlike him to be late or not show up for something, he had come to her birthday (On time matter a fact). so why did he miss the meeting? 

he could’v been busy with making laws or something, she looked at the leafs Theron had given her she hadn’t eaten them yet maybe she should she took a bite, she didn’t feel very different or anything , but she ate them anyway..then closed her eyes, hoping not to have any nightmares 

Tess found herself standing on a doorstep of a hobbit hole, she looked around , maybe this wasn’t a nightmare just a dream, just a nice dream , she looked around , there was a sign near by it said:

welcome to the large foot’s hole 

(if you are involved in anything such as asking me on a adventure then please leave) 

she decided to knock on the door, even if it was a dream then maybe mr.largefoot could help in her, in a way. 

The door was opened by a short man “Who are you?” he asked. “Tess…short” Tess Managed to say. “You came back? I thought you went on a adventure” he said. “Well I still am, on a adventure…this is a dream it might be hard to explain…I don’t know if you are real or not I mean, I could be talking to a dream version of you, or something you could be in my dream we could be both dreaming—“ she began , “I understand” he said. “You do?” asked Tess. “Also have you seen my uncle King Tirfindiel?” asked Tess. “Yes and No, but i’m afraid I can’t tell you more” he said, poring a cup of tea, “Do you want tea?”. “Sure…” said Tess, “Even if it is a dream” she said, and took a cup of tea , and drank it “It tastes like dirt” she said out loud, “It’s English breakfast” said Mr.largefoot. 

“I’m Very sorry, you know this is a dream, and perfectly good English breakfast tea can well…taste like dirt” she said. Mr.largefoot crossed his arms “I’m afraid Ms.Short you will have to leave” he said. “But…but you didn’t answer my question yet” she said, but Mr.largefoot had already slammed the door. Alright maybe he hadn’t been the most helpful person,  she walked around the hobbit village, she walked by a hole there was a wooden sign next to it saying:

welcome to the short’s hairfoot’s Hobbit hole 

‘Was this my father’s home, before he went on a adventure?’ she thought. suddenly she heard the sound of what sound like hundreds and hundreds of birds , Moon Ravens! 

Tess gasped, it was morning, but she still had the taste of dirt on her tongue. but that didn’t matter, she put on a elven dressing gown. she ran as fast as she could to Theron “Theron does the healing herbs you gave me, have any side effects?” she asked. 

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heres a drawing of Thistle I drew 

and here is a close up drawing of his eye 

Tess short story chapter 6

Chapter 6: a message from Thanarien

the sun rose , brightening the forest…only the two cold trees where untouched by light. Robin was the first one awake, it was unclear weather he had slept at all, and if he didn’t he still looked rested. he figured he should walk around the forest , before they leave again for the journey , He walked around the forest , it was a quite beautiful day…yesterday the forest had looked dangerous, but now it looked friendly and peaceful…and pretty much harmless. “Argg!” shouted someone, Robin turned around, Silena was there she looked hostile the same as she did last night…well she hadn’t changed. she was throwing spears had a wooden wood-cutter statue…and shouting “I’l get you wood-cutters!!!”. Robin came up to her, “May I ask what you are doing?” he asked. “Oh…training.” she said fingering her spear, the wood-cutter statue had been beaten up, there were a lot of holes in it from the spears Silena had thrown at it. 

“Just training…” she said again. Robin looked at her and the statue he had heard of dryads before…but never thought of them as spear-throwing-people.  he looked around , there where targets set up arrows where stuck in them , but Silena seemed to be the only one here who was training. “So…” said Silena, braking the silence. “what are you doing, as in being up so early” she asked. “I figured I should explore the forest before I leave, It is a pleasant place…” said Robin. “Indeed it is , but it gets lonely” said Silena…”Hardly anyone comes, here except for wood-cutters, and occasionally elves, they haven’t forgotten the old tales” she said, after she said that, she threw her spear at the wood-cutter statue and hit it in it’s head…and sent it to the ground…with a thump. “While humans…forget and say they don’t believe” she said, “If only they knew…”. “Maybe we can tell them, about you” Robin said. “I doubt they would believe you” she said. “They probably forgot about us altogether.” “Have some faith” said Robin, “Next time , I go to village where humans live , I promise you , I will tell them of you and your kind”. “Thank you…” she said, “Though your a elf, they may not believe” she said, in a trembling voice as if she was going to cry… “I didn’t mean to—“ began Robin, “No…it’s alright” she said, “…It may be impossible to do” she said, and walked away, leaving Robin standing there, speechless. Silena walked away trying to cry, if she asked the queen of the dryads if she could go on the adventure she would probably say no, ‘I don’t want you to get hurt’. that’s what she said every time it wasn’t fair! Silena kicked the kicked a twig, out of her path…it wasn’t fair! she sat down and starting to cry, “It’s not fair!!” she cried…”Silena” said a voice, she looked up it was Robin…”If I did anything to upset you, I am sorry” he said, “No it’s fine, just dryads are not allowed to leave our forest, because of the dangers beyond” she said…”I am forbidden to go, but I would love to go…if only I could” she said..a tear fell down her cheek, she whipped it away…”If only the queen would a agree to ,let me go” she said, and then burst into Tears. “I understand…Maybe I can ask the queen if you could come with us” said Robin…”That may work” said Silena. “I  just want to see what is beyond this forest, I was here since I was little and have never seen what is beyond”, “I’m sure you will Silena, when the time comes” said Robin,  putting his arm around Silena, “You don’t have to do that” said Silena, moving out of Robin’s grasp… “But I’m sure I will see the world, one day. It is feeling like it might come soon, I can just feel it”  Silena said, dreamily…”But..now I must go back to training” she said, picking up her bow. “For, Our realm can’t protect it self on it’s own” and walked away… 

Robin was sure he could help Silena…he just felt like he could ,Tess lay in her bed made of leafs she didn’t want to be woken up especially after the affair with the clyopes, then something wet licked her face, “Finn, please take this nabaurs dog back to where he belongs” mumbled Tess, Sleepily. “Tess! your late” said a voice. “Late!” sad Tess, sitting straight up. “Have they already left!” she said, and jumped out of bed grabbed her bag… and running as fast as 

she could out of the clearing, with Robin’s horse fellowing behind her…”No not yet” said robin’s horse, “But I came to tell you, that the dryad queen is—“ began Robin’s horse…suddenly they stopped in the center of the trees were the 

queen was standing her long brown hair blowing in the wind,  robin  and Inny were  also there "Robin, I give this horn blow it whenever you are in danger" said the Queen of tithe dryads , reaching into her rope and brining out a golden 

horn embroiled with green emeralds and putting it into Robin's hands. "For Tesariel, a bracelet forged from the same metal as Elvish swords...It will glow whenever monsters are near" Said the Queen,  “Sorry, I overslept. But I’l take it anyway, thank you your highness” said Tess, then slid on her arm… "Inny, A healing potion made from the sap , of a ancient tree. It will heal any wound or illness...but beware do not use too much of it , or you will never know what might happen" she said, handing  Inny a necklace with a leaf-shaped jewel which contained the ointment. "Thank you, your majesty , but before we leave, May I ask you something?"  Said Robin. "Yes" said the queen. "What is it you want to say". "May Silena come with us? She would make a excellent member of our party..." Said Robin... The queen was silent , then said "I can not risk anther life, Our realm is at stake. I'm afraid I have to say no, It's Only for the best". "Thank you for trying" said Silena, and left…”Silena wait!” said Robin, but Silena had already left…The questers we off once again, Robin felt with a heavy heart, If only Silena could have came with them , but the queen of the dryads couldn't risk anther life of one of her people. "Thank you for trying" Silena had said, the sentence still echoed in his mind. Silena still deserved a chance to get away from all the misery she was suffering...But he understood the Queen's worry...for evil is growing stronger by the minute. Robin fingered his hunting horn which the queen of the dryads had given him , it held magical powers of the forest...and hope from the queen of the dryads. “Are you alright Robin?” asked chestnut robin’s horse. “No…” said Robin. “I failed to help Silena, now she will be stuck in her realm forever never to see the outside world, she should’v been able to see it, oh how I wish she could”. “Be careful what you wish for, Robin” said Chestnut, shaking his head. “Don’t knock me off, or I won’t give that apple, I promised you” said Robin…clenching onto the reins , trying not to fall off. “Fine, But can you scratch me?” asked Chestnut. “Of course, Chestnut, you were my only friend since….well you know what, then Inny came along..and I the two of us, became three.” said Robin.  “She tried to steal me!” said Chestnut. “Well…I she didn’t have a horse with her in the first place, But It is still wrong to steal anyones horse…Now how about that Apple” said Robin, reaching his hand up to a near by apple tree that they were passing under..and pulled out a bright red apple, “Here you go” said Robin, climbing off Chestnut and Handing him the apple, which chestnut took from Robin’s hand and started munching on it…”Robin!” said Tess, riding up on her pony that the dryads  had provided her for the journey, “Can I give my pony one of those apples?” asked Tess. “Of course” said Robin and picked anther apple from the tree… and threw it to Tess, who caught it, and gave it to her pony…and munched on it , he seemed very happy….”So Robin…” said Tess, climbing back on her pony…”How are you?” she asked. “Good” said Robin, but his voice quivered. “Are you alright, I mean Silena not being able to come, I can understand.” Tess said, “I know, Tess you don’t need to remind me” he said, “But robin” said Tess, “Maybe the dryad queen would have let Silena come with us, if there realm wasn’t in danger” said Tess. “I doubt that” said Robin in a angry voice. “Robin, I didn’t—“ began Tess. Inny rode up on her horse, “Best to let him be” said Inny. “He’l get over it…eventually”, the questers continued , but no one talked they just rode silently , the only sound was the horses hooves on the ground…Questers continued riding, on there horses till they reached a village…The questers got off there horses and walked into the Village, Inny was in charge of taking care of the horses…”We shall sleep in a Inn tonight” said Robin…It didn’t sound quite as adventurous as he thought it would sound, but sleeping in a Inn was better then sleeping in the cold night air…the questers reached the Inn , it looked quite from the outside, lights were on in serval windows, some had candles in the windows , others were black..

Robin put chestnut in the stable for the night, and whispered “Don’t speak a word, or they will find out, we are here” he said…then went with Tess and Inny into the Inny Robin opened the door, it creaked open, there was a sound of music and talking, The questers went into the marry room, “Quire folk” whispered someone, “Aye indeed, they are” another said.. Robin ignored it…and sat down at one of the tables with Inny and Tess, “So…would you like anything to eat or drink” asked a girl, she had blond curly hair and  , sky-blue eyes, “Also, do you want a room?” she asked, “Yes” he said, “Here then, do you want a hobbit room. or a normal room” she asked. 

“I’l—“ began Tess, “We’l do the regular room” said Robin, The girl nodded and handed him the keys , and told him not to lose them,   Robin nodded and ordered some food for Tess and Inny and himself , as they ate robin, looked around a man was watching them intently he had greasy raven black hair which covered his face , and was wearing a midnight black cloak, he had Raven seated on his hand , You could see his brown eyes through his black hair and they were staring at the questers his other hand was on his sword, so he could use it if needed (or wanted). “Suppose we leave, and go to our room” said Robin. “But—“ began Tess, but Robin had already taken her hand and was going up the stairs, Inny fellowed behind, “I still don’t see why we have to go upstairs , anyway, we just got here” she said, but went anyway, went they went into their room Robin shut the door, and locked it…”There is something dangerous out there” he said. Tess and Inny looked at each other…then turned back to Robin. “Robin, I still do not see what was so frightening” said Tess. “There were some people staring at us…yes they were rude…but I don’t see any—“ began Tess. there was a knock on the door , “Don’t Op—“ began Robin, but Inny opened it anyway, there stood a man with raven black hair wearing a midnight black cloak, and had a raven perched on his hand… “I have come to give you information” he said, and walked into the room “No need to draw your sword , Elf. I am not a spy” he said. “How do we know that, and my name is Robin” Robin said… “What if I told you I work for Thanarien….” he said, pulling down his hood, and revealing pointy ears. “He wishes to see you” he said, and gave Robin a scroll. “Farewell” he said, and left,  leaving the questers standing there, “suppose we meet this Thanarien” said Tess…

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I had fun writing this chapter also here is a drawing of Galadriel I drew 

more drawings

it's been awhile since I posted so, I am going to share more of my drawings with you today

first off...a villain I made, I don't often make villains 

so, I am planning on using her in a series once I work out the character and all

this one was partly inspired by a song called  Star of The county down

I drew this after I posted the story, The Forgotten painting. this is the drawing 

that goes with the story , I'l be sure to put it  above 

the story the forgotten painting story in the stories page 

This is a drawing of Celtiere, the boy (half-elf) who is in the painting, but when he is older. 

snow white, from Roses in The snow, a retelling of snow white I am writing. 

the dryad queen, from chapter 5 of Tess's story. 

but this is her before she became queen...

when she was younger...and going on adventures 

which I might write about sometime  

one of the dryad minstrels

and last but not least the dryad queen being crowned 

Tess short's story chapter 5

Chapter 5 : music in the night 

Morning sunlight shone on the questers, they had survived the night thankfully…but hardly any of them had slept the night, Robin on the other hand did not look tired at all, he looked as if he had gotten a good nights sleep , while the rest of the group had circles under there eyes and could hardly keep their eyes open… “I’m afraid this place is to dangerous for us to stay…” said Robin. “Considering there a people , who want to eat us” he added. “One-eyed people” Inny corrected Robin. “Right, that what I mean anyway…I believe we might have to sleep in a Inn to night” said Robin…Tess let out a Happy squeal…and shouted “FINALLY GOOD FOOD, AND A COMFORTABLE BED!” there was a silence…”What?” asked Tess. “I like umm…being comfortable…don’t you?”. “Of course….” answered Inny.  Robin was silent…”There is a town nearby…just over a few hills…and I doubt any cyclops are there” he said, looking at his map. “Is it a Hobbit Village?” asked Tess. “No…it’s a human village” said Robin. “Why do you ask?” he added. “No Reason…” said Tess and mumbled under her breath “Big people” . “Did you say something?” asked Robin. “No not at all…” said Tess. The questers set off to the village…never knowing of the spy, watching their every move, every jester…it whispered in it’s hollow voice…words no one, but it’s master could understand… 

The group walked to the Village, past many hills ,But they where not inhabited by Hobbits unfortunately …Tess’s feet where tired from walking so far…She almost sat down a few times but Robin pushed her forward. “We need to go…” he said. “We don’t have time to rest”. So Tess continued forward, she felt as if she could walk no fever…but the words of Robin kept her going. The trees leafs rustled in the wind. Trees where normally comforting to her, but she felt as if she was being watched…by something in the tree? No of course not…those tales people told of girls living in trees was probably made up… No they weren’t they were real, just…

There was a rustle in the trees, and a maiden stepped out, she had amber colored hair, and skin the color of the moon. her eyes where a flashing green, “You have trespassed , We do not allow weapons in! that are made by men…” she said, pointing a thorny arrow at Robin. “Who ar-“ Tess began, but the maiden pointed her arrow at her, “Silence…” she said. “But this is a elvish sword” protested Robin, bringing out his sword. “But that down, now” said the maiden…Robin was forced put his sword down. “No Weapons, allowed beyond this point…especially magic ones” she added. “No nature should be harmed or killed…”. there was silence.

“Those nasty hunters” she said. “So careless…and harmless…”, she sounded in verge of tears. “Are you a tree spirit?” asked Tess. “Be quite…but yes, I am” she said. “You may call us, what you like (As long as it isn’t insulting) , we are known as dryads, tree spirits, or nymphs” she said. “Those are beautiful names for your kind-“ began Robin,. “Shush….and be quite elf” she said, and a vine curled around Robin. “And that will be the same for the rest of you” said The dryad. “hunters , will not be allowed in” she said. “You don’t understand, we aren't hunters , woodcutters or anything else like that .. we are just lonely travelers” said Inny. “That what all hunters say” she said, stumping her foot, and more vines curled around the rest of the group… “You took it the wrong way…we where just walking through…” said tess. “And we didn’t mean to intrude!”.  “Please stop, I’m half wood-elf I would never want to hurt nature” she added, almost choking, The vine stopped curling around the questers… “ your a Wood-elf?” asked the dryad. “Yes and I am the daughter of Mr.Short and the wood-elf princess Gletta who gave her throne over to her brother, to be with Mr.Short” spluttered Tess. “Mr.short…I have heard of him, that insane Hobbit” muttered the dryad. “But how do I know you aren’t lying to me?” asked the dryad “Well….” Tess said, how could she? Her name? elves and only elves called her by her Elvish name…but how could that help? at least she could give it a try…”My name known to elves is Tesariel” she said, the moment those words came out of her mouth the vines loosened and she landed thump on the ground. The dryads eyes where wide and surprised…”You are who you say to be” she said, “You are welcome to come to my kingdom of the forest for the night…if you want too” she said, pulling up the questers from the ground. Robin was stunned what had Tess done? and why was this dryad suddenly be so kind to them? And why hadn’t Tess told him her full name…and not just her shortened name? Had telling the dryad her name , done something? “We’d love to” said Robin. “Alright, my mother would probably love you to stay, no guests have come since….” the dryad paused, “Since?” Robin inquired. “Since , mankind  turned there backs on us” she said. “That’s terrible” said Inny. “They have forgotten about nymphs, and that we live in trees, and that if you cut down our tree, we will die” she said. “Now come on” she added. and lead the questers through the wood, and into a clearing of trees. there was serval other dryads, some in there trees, others on the ground, and on a tree so big, and almost seemed to curve into a seat, 

and on the seat sat, a beautiful women her hair was so long and brown it reached all the way to her toes, leafs where in her hair and her eyes where a nice warm blue color, her clothes seemed to be made out of red autumn leafs. As the questers and there friend the dryad came in, she slowly sat up from her seat. “Selena, who are these people who you have brought to my kingdom?” she asked, her voice was soft but you could feel power in it. “Oh mother of dryads…they come in peace, they have no wish to harm us” said Selena , for that was her name. “Is that true” said the women, turning to Robin. “Yes my lady” he said. “We have no wish to harm anyone”. The queen gazed at him for awhile…then she broke into a smile…it was unclear weather she was happy or sad, she looked somewhere in-between. “Welcome” she said. “To the realm of the dryads”. she looked at the questers for a minute, “We’l get you some clean cloths…” she said. “And fresh food and water”. after the questers had been dressed , in clothes completely made out of leafs, which where actually  quite comfortable.”You look like a wood-elf, robin”  giggled Inny, “Well you do too” teased Robin. when the questers came to the dryads feast, it was played out on the table, there where wooden candle sticks , instead of a flame on the candle there was a little fire-fly that flickered on and off, and the table cloth was made completely out of leafs…the feast was set out along the table, mostly fruits…and what looked like leafs. Selena , was already at the table…”Oh hello, you have come to join the feast haven’t you?” she asked. “Yes” said Tess, happily. and immediately sat, down on the log next to the table. Robin and Inny, fellowed…Inny stared at the food, it was leafs and water. “Inny is everything alright?” asked Tess. “Yes…umm..do you have anything else to eat besides..leafs and water?” asked Inny. “Leafs are the best food you could get around here” said Silena. “Water is fresh from the stream…” she added. “But i’m afraid that all the food we have right now…it’s because of those people…”….In her eyes there was fear and sadness. “I’m sorry if I upset you” said Inny. “Oh don’t worry…it’s just the sadness that has fell over our realm” she said. “What do you mean?” asked Robin. “ever Since man-kind turned their backs on us, and forgot about us…darker things have started to happen…” she said turning her head to the trees, in the distance. “I’m not quite sure what happened to them, but they seem to have gone all evil and cold in side, the dryads who live there haven’t wanted to talk to us , if we go talk to them…they will drop acorns and pin-needles on us…or just tell us to leave, there trees leafs have changed to a midnight black color, their bark is as cold as ice” she said looking into the distance. “Let us eat” said Silena, changing the subject. Inny took a sip of the water, it tasted more then just water, it tasted slightly like Lemon and lime, but it had coolness water normally has. “Where did you get this water?” asked Inny. “From the stream” said Silena. “It is quite magical…but that’s a long story” she added. More dryads started to sit down at the table…. “what brings you to our forest? asked Silena. “Well…” began Robin. “the journey was long, we did run into a few dangers , such as cyclopes…we almost got eaten by those terrible one-eyed beasts …” he said. Silena nodded, “continue…” she said. “As we left we ran into you…it isn’t quite a long tale, but our journey has been filled with beauty and dangers” he said. “Indeed” said Silena…”You look like you have had a long journey…I have stayed here for over fifty or something years…Time has passed slowly , hardly anything has happened expect, woodcutters trying to cut down our trees and other things” she added. “If only I could see the world beyond the forest”…. 

with that three dryad minstrels broke into a song:

Autumn leafs faling from the trees,

in and out, through the meadows, 

past the streams. 

ah ah ah…

autumn leafs faling from the trees 

in and out, past the pine trees , 

through the marshes 

 ah ah ah….

I danced through the forest leafs in my hand, little did I know danger was at hand…

ah ah ah…. 

Autumn leafs falling from the trees 

in and out…through the meadows

past the steams,

ah ah ah… 

In caves, past the winding stair, I saw it standing there 

ah ah ah… 

Autumn leafs falling from the trees 

in and out , past the pine trees 

through the marshes

ah ah ah… 

 Red eyes , clothed all in black 

a shiver went down my spine , for danger had crossed the line

ah ah ah… 

Autumn leafs falling from the trees 

in and out, through the meadows 

past the streams ,

Ah ah ah… 

later that night the questers where shown where they would sleep, it was clearing, it was surrounded by trees..beds made out of leafs where laid out on the ground. 

fire flies in lanterns where in the trees..Silena bid them a good night and left… Tess and Inny were the first people to fall asleep, Robin though was lost in thought, there journey had just started and there would be dangers ahead… 

Happy Mother's day

Hello....today is a very special day

Because today is...

Mother's Day!!!!

This a drawing I drew.... 

hope it brings a smile to your face

-Quinley

Happy Earth day

Hello everyone, Happy Earth day!

(Picture from wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dryad)

I hope that everyone had a happy earth day, and I also hope that your helping pick up the litter and helping wild life.


Love,

Quinley

In the forest chapter two

(Hi just so everyone knows I may not have all of this as one chapter, I may brake it up into shorter chapters)

Chapter two: A battle with trolls

As Elizabeth walked, she thought about what her brother had said. and his gleaming red eyes, which he wasn’t born with. He had only gotten red eyes when…he had gotten a gift from a wizard. It was a little ring. The wizard had told him that it held great power. Her brother had gotten it, and wore it. then after serval days and months his eyes had began to change from blue to red. and he had gotten less friendly and more full of himself. Elizabeth had tried to talk to her younger brother but failed. he had shut her out of his room. Her other sibling didn’t have much luck trying to talk to her brother. He didn’t answer to any of them, and if he did He would threaten them. Elizabeth serval times had peaked underneath the door to see what he was doing. to her surprise he was looking at himself in the mirror. which he didn’t do…before he had that ring he never cared very much were his crown was on his head or where. “Give this peace treaty to the goblins and trolls, they will be very helpful to me” said Elizabeth’s brother. ‘Goblins? Trolls? what on earth is he doing?’ thought Elizabeth.  the door opened the servant ran down the stairs. The door closed, Elizabeth was surprised and scared at the same time. her brother had never liked trolls or goblins. And form a peace treaty? sure peace treates were normally good. but his “peace treaty” more seemed like , “A joining forces” kind of thing. why would he need goblins and trolls they were so rude and impolite. 

“Elizabeth wait…that is a dangerous part of the forest…” said Maple. “It is?” asked Elizabeth. “Y..yes…” said Maple. Elizabeth hadn’t realized how far she had walked. “Besides the troll fort ,this place is also dangerous…no one who has entered has ever returned…or at least one lucky person has” said Maple. A roar echoed through the forest, “It has picked up are smell , run” shouted Maple. “What? Run? from what?” asked Elizabeth. Maple grabbed Elizabeth by the arm they ran as fast as they could. when they had got to safety which was a camp like place. A few hammocks were tied onto trees (with the dryad’s permission of course)  weapons were lead near some trees.  “Can you tell me what that thing was?” asked Elizabeth. Maple gulped , “We don’t say it’s name. but it has hurt many of us…” said Maple. “Anyway I have to…do something with Sebastian” said Maple and left. Elizabeth starred at the fire , didn’t make sense how could a ring turn someone so…mean? she sighed. a boy with wheat colored hair and emerald eyes sat down beside her. “Hi I believe we met each other in the troll fort, I don’t believe I intruded myself. my name is William ” said the boy.  Elizabeth looked up “oh..I am pleased to meet you, I am Elizabeth. Princess Elizabeth” said Elizabeth. “I have heard about princesses being kidnaped by dragons but never trolls” said William. “Interesting I thought it would be more common” said Elizabeth. “Well…dragons really love princesses” said William. “At least I think…I hope not” mumbled William. “Well..I hope no dragon comes into the forest” said Elizabeth. “Me too..I wouldn’t…I mean I bet you wouldn’t want to be caring off by one” said William. After that long night the next morning Elizabeth woke up in a hammock. “Uh…pirates…help” she mumbled in her sleep. The birds chirped over head. Elizabeth opened her eyes. where was she? where were her maids? oh..right she had been kidnaped by the trolls…. “Good morning” said a filmier voice. Elizabeth turned it was Sebastian . “Sebastian?” asked Elizabeth. “Yes?” asked Sebastian. “what are you—“ asked Elizabeth. “Maple convinced me to uhh…say hi to you and show you more of the forest” said Sebastian.  “Wonderful” said Elizabeth, she slid out of the hammock. As Elizabeth and Sebastian walked around the forest , serval elf’s fired arrows over there heads and hit the targets. “hey” said Elizabeth. “You almost hit us!” she said. “Oh sorry” said The archers. Elizabeth smiled and said “It’s alright , but I doubt you want to kill your healer Sebastian”  joked Elizabeth. Sebastian smiled. as they walked Sebastian pointed out parts of the forest. He passed serval trees and told her about his favorite tree. It was a Oak tree. Were  she first met him yesterday. But he only said one thing about it “It is my favorite climbing tree.” Elizabeth was about to ask why he seemed to really like Oak trees. But Sebastian began talking about the somewhat “War” between good and evil in the forest. “Why don’t you make a peace, with the trolls and goblins” asked Elizabeth. “We have tried that it didn’t end well” said Sebastian. “The trolls nearly hurt Maple , who was trying to end it peacefully. That day made the relationship between the trolls and us worse. Maple was expanding what good it would bring th forest if our war between us was over. The truth is if you try to ask a troll for peace then it will not end well. They through a sword a maple luckily since she is quarter dryad it bounced off. But the trolls would not give up there. Maple was disgusted at the trolls behavior , ‘There will be no throwing weapons’ she said. She was explaining that maybe they would help uprooted trees when a troll through a torch at her (I had no idea how they snuck that in) A dryads really only weakness is fire , Maple gasped ‘you can’t do that , that was angst the rules’ she said. luckily I was there for if I wasn’t Maple would have surly died. After she had recovered , she made it clear that the trolls were dangerous enemies , that couldn’t be befriended” said Sebastian. “All the same but I would rather befriend hobbits then trolls”.  ding gong ding dong a bell interrupted the silence , “What’s that?” asked Elizabeth getting back on her feet “That means enemies are attacking, or there is a intruder or—” said Sebastian. “Enemies??? First thing in the morning?” asked Elizabeth. They ran as fast as they could , “Maple, what’s happening?” asked Sebastian. Maple looked up “what do you mean?” asked Maple. “The bell is ringing” said Sebastian. “Sebastian, I know. BUT I DON’T KNOW WHAT IS GOING ON” shouted Maple over the noise. The belle was raining louder serval of the dryad guards ran to the belle to find a young dryad boy pulling it. “Oh…” he said. “Young boy, this bell is only used for when there is danger” said Maple. “Danger…trolls….goblins..boo” he said. “Right…and this is only used for danger” said Maple picking him up. she turned to everyone “False alert” she said. she looked at the boy “do you know where your parents are?” she asked. “Tree” he said. “Could you be more bisect?” asked Maple. “Maple he may be only 30 or 40…he hasn’t learned many words yet” said Sebastian. “Oh and by the way this is Maple and I’m Sebastian” said Sebastian. “What is your name?” asked Maple. “Asssshhh” said the boy. “I know were that is” said Sebastian. “Sebastian there are at least a million ash trees in the forest!!” said Maple. “Right…” mumbled Sebastian. “Well…if he is young we have to find a small ash tree…” thought Maple. “Hello! Dryads and Elves and Fairies of the forest…does anyone here have a child named Ash. If so please come here immediately” said Maple. “Or as soon as possible”. A hour went by no one claimed that they were the parent of Ash. Meanwhile Maple had st with her head in her hands…it didn’t make much sense. Sure not all dryads had parents…as ash was playing around the trees sh e noticed something she hadn’t before…he was wearing a tag made out of a leaf. Sebastian noticed it too. Ash ran over to Maple. On the leafs there was writing:

Please take care of Ash , he no longer has perants. 

thank you. 

Maple and Sebastian were surprised. “He is a orphan” said maple. “Sebastian you need to take care of him for me” she said. “Hey I thought girls took care of—“ said Sebastian, “Never mind”. Sebastian was now responsible for taking care of a little boy. He had no idea what to do ,  also maple had a reason for doing it . she was busy with the war. She didn’t have enough time to take care of a child anyway. How was he ever going to do this?? He turned Ash was gone. In his place were footprints leading to the trolls fort. Sebastian sighed and fellowed the footprints , into the woods. He was going to at least ask someone who was a good Parent for help when he got back. “Ash…oh Ash” he shouted. He looked around this was a huge forest. Where could that little dryad be. ‘He could be hiding in those pile of leafs’ thought Sebastian the moment his foot touched it the leafs collapsed and Sebastian fell in with them, Everything went black. When he opened his eyes he found himself hanging upside down. from a tree, Serval trolls were discussing what to do with him. Some suggesting something that sounded like throwing porky-pine quills at him, it did not sound fun. Others suggested eating him alive. and a few suggested baking him or squishing him into Jelly. Sebastian started to feel sick maybe it was because he was being hanged upside down from the tree or it was because trolls were talking about horrible things to do to him. Either way he was not having fun, at all. Sebastian tried to undo the rope it did not work. “Let’s eat him, now” he heard a troll say. “Uhh…Don’t eat me…if you eat me you will have no one to give to whoever you work…for..whoever they are” said Sebastian nervously. The trolls laughed “The king said we could eat you..you are very important the person we need is Magle” said the trolls. Sebastian crossed his arms , “What if one of your troll…knight..thinglys gets hurt…Then I can heal them if you would let me go” said Sebastian. “Way have no ..Wound’t guard-trolls” said a troll. “Well…how about a contest, if I lose you eat me (which I can already tell you want to do) and if I win you let me go” said Sebastian. “What kind of contest though” asked the trolls. Sebastian thought for a moment..what was he good at..healing…Archery. Archery! “A archery contest…the rules are: No cheating…don’t kill anyone and just shoot the arrows at the target..Understand?” asked Sebastian. “Do you have any bow or arrows or targets handy?” asked Sebastian. The trolls nodded , they got some bow and arrows that looked to be made out of a thorn bush. and some nasty looking targets. Unfortunately the trolls didn’t untie Sebastian , but he could work with that. First a troll who looked very nasty (I will not describe the nastiness of him) Got out his arrow. and so did Sebastian who had somehow managed to stop his arrows from falling off. Sebastian looked at the target, and when the troll and him let the arrows go..Sebastian’s arrow went right through the trolls arrow and hit the target. The troll Grumbled and the next troll came and then the next and the next Sebastian deafened all of them. then the troll who was said to be the most powerful person stepped up He eyed Sebastian , Sebastian could feel the sweat going down his neck, Which felt odd because he was upside down. “Uhh…Hi” said Sebastian nervously , he didn’t know what to say to the troll. The troll took a arrow out of his quiver “Archers start” shouted a troll in a gruff voice. Sebastian took out his arrow and shot at the target but his arrow was completely knocked out of the air by the warrior troll’s arrow. 

“That was cheating” shouted Sebastian. But the other trolls just looked hungrily at him. They ran off to get the ingredients , Sebastian sighed the troll warrior had not won fair and square. Of course you can not trust trolls. He realized something the trolls had for some reason overlooked his dagger, Ha. Yes he could use it to cut the rope , but there was a problem if he cut the rope he would land head first on the ground. So maybe if swung over to one of the branches of the tree then cut the rope that could possibly work. But he wasn't taking chances , he could be eaten by trolls, or Escape and not get eaten by a troll. or possible hurt himself badly.  he shook the last idea out of his head , At least he was going to try it. If he failed then Good bye world. He sang himself over to one of the branches which worked thankfully. He got out of dagger and began cutting the rope as quickly as he could. The rope fell to the ground , Sebastian grabbed the branch and climbed down and ran as quickly as he could away from the fort. When he was out of seeing distance from the fort he sat down. There was a problem he didn’t know were he was in the troll territory or where it ended. He heard foot steps behind of him quickly Sebastian swung himself into one of the trees. Serval nasty trolls pasted by sniffing the air. Sebastian guessed they were looking for him. The trolls passed not noticing him . He sighed in relief. wherever he was he hoped someone would notice that he was missing. Maple twisted a peace of her blond hair ‘Were is Sebastian?” she thought. She had looked Sebastian was very much. Missing, “Send a search party to find them”  said Maple , suddenly the leafs began to rustle and Ash appeared. “Ash where is Sebastian?” asked Maple. “Trolls” he said. Maple’s face went pale. “Oh no…” she said. and went over to the party of searchers, “Sebastian has been Kidnaped by trolls” she said. Everyone gasped. “I know but you must look for him, far and wide I will come with you, Elizabeth and William take care of Ash for me” said Maple. And left with the search party. As they traveled through the forest Maple got a bad feeling that trolls were watching. She could see gleaming eyes in the bushes and trees. She gulped. Maybe they had eaten Sebastian , if they did then…shook that thought out of her head. She sighed it was to much to handle with monsters watching. Sebastian was still in the tree , he sat there and waited and waited. Maybe no one would notice him , or He would die of starvation . Sebastian suddenly realized he was hungry luckily he was up in a tree with fruit in it. Ripe juicy looking fruit. He grabbed one and took a bite. It tasted terrible. He spat it out, Okay maybe he would die of starvation. 

Maple looked around and called out Sebastian’s name. There was no reply , only the still darkness of the forest. “SEBASTIAN” shouted Maple she shouted as loud as she could. if Sebastian was dead then she would never babysit again!! there wads a still silence then out of the darks of the forest…“I’m here” came a reply. Sebastian sat on the tree on there was a swarm of Trolls around the tree, fortunately the tree was tall but unfortunately the goblins where planning to set it on fire and eat Sebastian. Sebastian on the other hand had been trying to ,make excuses on why they shouldn’t set the tree on fire. But the trolls kept, running around the tree , flawing their torches about. Sebastian to keep the trolls away made a anteing of leafs. Fortunately the leafs fell on the trolls unfortunately  the trolls where carrying torches so a fire of leafs sprang up. Fire…Sebastian gulped he held onto the tree branch. More trolls can around. From the distance Maple could see a light in the forest..it was very unusual , of course. Hardly any light came into this part of the forest unless the trolls where cooking there dinner which I do not want to talk about it is to gruesome…anyway maple fellowed the light maybe…they where cooking Sebastian and she would have time to rescue him, somehow. For instance tell those trolls that , Sebastian had a contagious cold. Maple kicked her horse and fellowed the light as she got there she found that there was a blazing light and more trolls…the trolls had managed to handle the fire somehow….and where trying to cut down the tree, Sebastian was trying as hard as he could to hold on. The truth was the trolls where shaking the tree and singing a song that I will not repeat (Because it was raver rude and not drawing room manor of talking.) Maple brought out one of her arrows , and shoot it at a near by tree, trying to get the trolls attention. (She would apologize to the dryad as soon as she could). The trolls turned around and noticed a little blond haired girl with pointy ears. The trolls took out there “Swords” really pointy jagged thing. And started trying to dwell Maple. Sebastian who was hanging on the branch which was getting very close to the fire , felt as if he was going to loose his grip. Maple was almost being beaten by a big scary ugly looking troll , She let out one word “Help” . when the other searchers heard that word they jumped out weapons ready and battled the other trolls. Sebastian felt his grip loosing d and he fell through the air , suddenly through the air a girl with bright red hair caught him in midair. As the battle was ragging she whispered a quite word in his ear, “Everything's , all right…”. She brushed a peace of brown hair out of his face. Maple was doing much better with the battle she had completely defeated the troll, and deafened serval other trolls. When Sebastian opened his eyes he found himself in a bed..where Maple..William (Valentina.) and Princess Elizabeth . where looking over him . “Are you alright Sebastian?” asked Maple. “Yes….I’m fine..But I almost got eaten by trolls” he answered. 

In the forest chapter one

Chapter one: A unexpected adventure

there lived a princess with hair the color of a wheat field , and eyes the color of emeralds.

she was famous through out the land for her talent of Archery. 

she could beat every prince or commoner. she always shot a bulls eye and never missed. it happened her name was Valentina. 

Valentina was not fond of sitting in the castle and sewing she preferred , hunting the woods. 

Valentina was hunting in the woods one day it happened to be very windy but it didn’t bother Valentina, when a peace of paper blew 

into her face as she was about to fire one of her arrows.  her arrow hit a near by tree. Valentina sighed “I would have gotten my arrow on the target , If this peace of paper hadn’t hit me in the face” she said. and grabbed the peace of paper. she was about to just let the wind take it again when she noticed something she hadn’t noticed before. there was writing . on it was written: Prince is being kinged. 

Valentina consider that uninteresting any prince could be kinged at anytime..how uninteresting. as you was about to keep hunting like nothing happened she noticed something odd beneath the words 

Because of the disappearance of his sister Princess Elizabeth. he is taking his place on the throne…

, Now as it happened the night before Princess Elizabeth had been reading. a book a very adventurous book about a princess being kidnaped and a prince rescuing her. when out of the blue a bag fell on her head and she couldn’t see a thing “got her your highness” said someone tuff and unfriendly. “Help” shouted Princess Elizabeth though she really didn’t want people to think she was helpless and have a prince rescue her . but her voice came out muffled and not heard very much by the guards for her guards had been put to sleep with a sleeping potion. “Whoever you are let me go” said Princess Elizabeth. “Oh sister you can be so angry, but your rage won’t stop me” said a very familiar and cold voice. “Why are you doing this?” asked Princess Elizabeth.  “Oh no reason..actually I have a reason you are going to be crowned” said her brother coldly. “What…why would you want this?” asked Princess Elizabeth. “no more questions” said her brother. “We have to go” whispered her brother. 

That cold night two riders mysteriously had gone for the forest. who you probably might already know were the prince and his “Body-guard” who really as just a helper of the prince. when they had gotten to the forest they pushed Princess Elizabeth into the forest and took of the bag that was on her head. and left her… 

Valentina put the peace of paper in the pocket. and was about to keep hunting when…”Your highness..the king wants you to come , now” said a servant. “If my father wants me tell him to come to me” said Valentina. “But Princess Valentina , he commands you to come” said the servant. Valentina sighed she knew if her father commanded her come she had to obey his orders. Valentina went reliantly to the castle. When she got there her father was sitting on his throne. “May I asked why to come” said Valentina. “Oh because you have suitors” said the king. “But father I…” said Valentina. “No..no to meet the suitors” said her father. 

“But first change your cloths” he added. “Father!” said Valentina. but went reluctantly to change . She came back dressed in a long purple gown and had tied her long wheat colored hair into a braid , She walked into the room were the suitors were going to woe her, “Hello princes from distend kingdoms…” said Valentina. “Oh beautiful Valentina will though marry me”  said a prince. Valentina sighed , “Prince of some land I do not know of the answer is NO” said Valentina. “Actually that does rhyme” said a Prince. Valentina sighed if her father had asked her first weather she felt ready to get married then she would have not have theses suitors come. The day past Valentina was very unhappily. At the end of the day Valentina flopped onto her bed exhausted , she had refused all the suitors and more would probably come tomorrow unless… she ran away , if she ran away then there would be no one asking to marry her  but they would know who she was but they wouldn’t  if she dressed up as a boy! Perfect!!!  Valentina crept down to the servants quarters and grabbed one of a servant’s cloths. Then she went up stairs to her room  got dressed in the servant’s cloths, grabbed the hat that was in the pill of cloths one of the servants had put her hair in a bun (She didn’t dare cut it) put the hat over the bun and gazed at herself in the mirror , she looked just like a boy. she realized something she couldn’t go around saying her name was Valentina , for that was a girls name she needed a boy name. But first she had to escape without anyone knowing , Valentina climbed out the window and landed, thump!!! on the ground. She ran away from the castle. she headed toward the forest  it was known to be dangerous. luckily she had her arrows in the bag she was holding.  she went into it she knew no one would look for her there. She walked in , animal noises were everywhere. “Halt” said a voice. Valentina turned , a girl with pointed ears was holding a bow , and it was pointed at her. “No one shall cross” said the girl. “I happen to be run—“ said Valentina. “No trespassing” said the girl. “One step further and I will fire” said the eleven girl. “May I plea-“ said Valentina. “No” said the girl. “You didn’t even let me finish, may I please come through I happen to be running away..” said Valentina. “Why are you running away?” asked the girl. “I…none of you business” said Valentina. “Well then I will fire” said the girl. “Wait..I had to because I…uhh..Long story. I didn’t mean to trespass , I thought no one but animals and dryads lived in the forest. sorry for trespassing, also the taxes were getting to high” said Valentina. The lowered her bow. “you may pass” said the girl.  “My name is Maple” said the girl. “What is yours?” she asked. now Valentina hadn’t thought of a name because , she hadn’t thought of it. she gulped and said “William” it happened to be the name of one of the servants. and the one she had taken the cloths of. “Well William, welcome to the forest” said the girl. “Thank you” said Valentina.  she turned the girl was gone. so Valentina , explored the forest , it seemed less dangerous and  more welcoming. 

squirrels scampered down from the trees, birds singed. the tress leaves blew in the wind how could this be called a dangerous forest? a scream echoed through the forest, ok maybe it was dangerous. “Did you hear that?” asked Maple who has appeared out of no where . “Agh” , Valentina stammered. “I mean I did” said Valentina. “It seems to be coming into the deep part of the forest” said Maple. “Were the trolls live” she said. “Trolls?” asked Valentina. “There are other creatures in this forest besides us you know” said Maple. “Us? there is more then one of us?” asked Valentina. “Yes there is now be quite” whispered Maple. Serval trolls went walking by , they didn’t seem to notice Maple or Valentina. “Alright..hold this dagger” said Maple handing the dagger to Valentina. “And fellow me”. “You are just going to barge in?” asked Valentina. “Yes, these trolls are our enemies” said Maple. “Now come on”. Maple looked around for trolls then pushed the door open of the small almost falling down cottage , “Maple…uhh..before you..open the door..I think should turn around” Valentina  stammered. “There is a t-r-o-l-l”. Maple turned around to see a troll pointing arrow at them. Maple got out one of her arrows and shot it struck the troll who immediately fell down. “Now go” said Maple. pushing Valentina and herself through the door. “Alright we are safe in a troll’s cottage” mumbled Maple. Arrows shot through the door. “You call this safe?” asked Valentina. a few mort arrows almost shot them in the head. Maple pulled out her arrow and shot serval other trolls all with one arrow. “Anyway whoever is in here please uhh..just call out” Stammered Maple. A muffled voice echoed through the cottage. “Alright we are coming” shouted Valentina. “Just in case , hold your weapons at a ready” said Maple. they stepped quietly more into the cottage and found a girl who was lying on the ground tied up. She didn’t look dangerous. well…maybe from the outside. “Met be ot” she said , her voice was quite muffled so that what they could hear. Maple got out of pocket knife and began to cut the rope. soon  the ropes fell down and her hands and feet were free , the girl seemed scared she was breathing heavily. there were serval loud knocks on the door, “You can’t hold them off forever. You have to go now and leave me behind, I will only slow you down” said the girl. “I am defiantly not , leaving you behind” said Maple as serval trolls tried to come in she shot them with her arrows. “We have to go now, and I am taking you whatever you say” said Maple. she grabbed the girls hand and they jumped out the cottage window. Valentina brought out her bow and arrows and began shooting at the trolls , none of them missed the trolls. “William , we have to go now!!” shouted Maple. “Oh…” mumbled Valentina. she ran to the window and jumped . she fell somewhat gracefully down. onto the ground. “Now we need to run, William . if we don’t the trolls will get us” said Maple. she didn’t seem to notice that Valentina was wearing a quiver or holding a bow. but they ran as fast as they could away from the trolls, serval arrows hit trees. as they ran through the forest. Finally , they reached safety. Valentina and the girl was out of breath they had run very far into the forest. Valentina  looked at maple , maple was standing up and into look out of breath at all. “The trolls , never will come here. it is the territory of white magic” said Maple. “Trolls can’t stand white magic”. “Now we should get you, to some help” said Maple, starring down at the girl she had serval scratches. “no I’m fine…it was my brothers fault…” she mumbled. Maple eyed her , what on earth did she mean by by it being “My brother’s fault”? “are you sure?” said Maple. “No I’m completely fine” said the girl she walked away..
“I’m going to leave this forest now” she grumbled. Maple was shocked , no one had ever left the forest since….Sebastian came (more about him later) “You can’t then entrances and exits are blocked off by trolls!!!” said Maple. the girl turned around her eyes were full of fear. “Trolls” she said. “Yes. And they will kill you if you try to pass” said Maple. “Alright I understand, already” the girl said. “Sorry…just I don’t want anyone to be hurt..again” said Maple in a soft voice. “Anyway..I think I know someone who can heal those scratches” said Maple. She took the girl by the hand. “I might have ask your name before..but may I ask what is it?” asked Maple. “e-Elizabeth” said the girl. “Greeting Elizabeth, I’m Maple” said Maple. they continued , there walk until they came to a clearing. there sat a boy with brownish reddish hair sharpening his sword , he didn’t look up straight away when Maple sat down next to him. there was a still silence..everyone was quite until“SEBASTIAN!” shouted Maple finally. Sebastian, he jumped a little out of shock and almost fell over luckily maple caught him , before he fell over. “sorry for startling you but, I have someone who needs to be healed” said Maple. “At least you could’v tapped me on the shoulder or something instead of shouting my name very loudly…plus I was sharpening a sword do you know how dangerous—“ said Sebastian. “yes I do, but Sebastian I really need you to heal, Elizabeth” said Maple. “The last time I healed someone they turned out to be a troll in disguise” Sebastian mumbled. “Uhh..about that..I promise that won’t happen again..” said Maple. “how do I know she isn’t a troll?” asked Sebastian. “uhh…she looks human” said Maple. “no were did you rescue her from?” asked Sebastian. “A troll fort…” said Maple shifted foot to foot. “Last time you brought someone to me , they had been ‘rescued’ from the troll fort…really they were a spy—“ said Sebastian. “I know, and I promise she is not..one” said Maple. “you said that last time” said Sebastian. “uhh..yes but I am pretty sure she is not a troll have you ever heard a troll pronounce names right? they pronounce my name ‘Magle’ and yours ‘Subustesten’” said Maple. Sebastian slapped his hand on his head, “maple could you please stop” said Sebastian. “Yes…but at least let Elizabeth speak” said Maple Elizabeth cleared her throat. “I was thrown out by a brother…and I am really a princess..I am Princess Elizabeth” said Elizabeth. Sebastian raised his eyebrow. “Alright…I guess you have proved you are not a troll” he said. he reached into his pocket and brought out some leafs which looked plain and not very magical. “Please give me your arm” said Sebastian.  Elizabeth gave Sebastian her arm he rubbed the leaves on it, her arm started to tingle and the scratch disappeared . she looked down at the pother scratches and bites they were gone too. “Uhh..thank you” said Elizabeth. 

“You are welcome” said Sebastian, and
continued to sharpen his sword. “Come on we have more to see” said Maple. as they walked , she noticed Elizabeth was being very quite. maybe it was because she had almost been killed by trolls, or it could be because Sebastian had said something that upset her. Sebastian was really nice half dryad but he was always sad no one really knew why, if they asked Sebastian would change the subject. “Did my cousin say anything to you that upset you?” asked Maple. Elizabeth gave her a glance. 

“No, he didn’t…he didn’t say anything that upset me” said Elizabeth. and walked away.