Heart of Ice

[swordkitty]

Silence. It was still as the pale white moon glowed dimly in the dark. A mouse looked up, closely avoiding a crashing hoof. A tall black steed snorted, shattering the frozen air. Its eye glowed like coals as it looked around. Its rider was tall and hooded, their face hidden. A goblin approached the rider nervoudly, shuffling a bit.
"We have lossst the girl, sir. She's probably halfway across Nueren by now." The creature winced as the horse slowly turned. The rider opened a gloved hand and a thin beam of light shot out. The goblin's head exploded when it touched, the bits of carcass littering the forest floor.
"You there..." the hooded figure pointed at another goblin. It gulped and stepped forward. "You are leader now. I give you a year to find her. One year. You can either find the wretched child, or suffer a fate worse than death." The goblin nodded fearfully, as did his followers. The rider nodded briskly and rode off into the darkness.

 

[swordkitty]

Dae watched the girl sit in the corner, sharpening a small knife. They had found her a week ago, but talked little. All they knew was that she was 16 and her name was Lia. At least, that was what she called herself. Lia had dark hair the color of night, along with eyes that were light blue. Like ice, Dae shivered as the cold, emotionless eyes were aimed towards her. Lia stood up and walked over to her, much to Dae's discomfort.
"I need to tell you something." Lia stared down at the older woman. "I am leaving soon and I want to tell you everything in thanks for helping me." Dae nodded uncomfortably as the girl began to speak.

 

[Lycana]

Interesting beginnings. I wonder what will happen next?

 

[Captain_Tripp]

I Like That!keep It Going!keep It Going!

 

[swordkitty]

"I come far from here, from a land across Kino'wa. To you, that is the Desert of Ice." Dae nodded. The strip of barren wasteland filled with nothing but snow and wind. "In an ancient ruin known as Rexa, my parents and a few others lived. There, my sister and I were born. But as soon as we reached adulthood, we had to flee."
"Why?" Dae interrupted. "Weren't you safe there?"
"No. Our parents weren't there at the time."
"What happened to them?" The impertinent question was answered with an icy stare.
"We fled from our home to escape the Empire. Have you heard of it?"
"That army from some other planet that's trying to take over?"
"Yes. As strange as it is, my sister and I were both born with a mark." Lia pulled her sleeve up to reveal a silver tattoo on her forearm. It was a small crescent moon with one bat-wing. "The marks represent our destiny. My fate is one of doom and destruction. I am the Destroyer." Dae stared at the girl.
"Do you mean...?"
"I am the bringer of the End. I am Death and Life as one. I am the Destroyer."

 

[Captain_Tripp]

nice.i like that!keep it goin!its a cliffy!!!!!

 

[swordkitty]

"But the Empire is against me. They want to keep control over all worlds. Only one thing stands in their way. My existence." She stood up and walked to the door, glancing at Dae. "One day, you will know why I have told you this. Until then..." she bowed her head and left. Dae sat in her chair, blinking in surprise. She suddenly gasped and ran to the house across from hers. A pretty girl with copper-colored hair was peeling potatoes when she rushed in. Ignoring questions and mutters, Dae pulled the girl's sleeve back. On her forearm was a golden tattoo of a sun with angel's wings.

 

[Captain_Tripp]

O.O*wonders what happens next & keeps on listening 2 the story**whispers-*i like this story...its quite gd!oh srys...ill shut up now......

 

[swordkitty]

The girl, Kia, stared at Dae solemnly before pulling her sleeve down. She grabbed Dae by the arm and ran to the back of the house. "What are you doing?" Dae asked. Kia winked at her.
"We're leaving, of course! If my sister has been here, the Empire will soon be on our tails."
"Our tails?" Dae exclaimed. "I'm 18! I can fight!" Kia shook her head.
"They have a weapon. A young man named Leo. He's very powerful." Here, she grinned. "To tell you the truth, he's kind of macho. I like him. But his big brother's creepy."
"But why do I have to come too?" Dae yelped as Kia stuffed various items into a bag.
"You have an important role in our lives. In everyone's lives. They won't hesitate to wipe this village off the map. If you come, the others will be safe."

 

[Captain_Tripp]

*still listens 2 swordkitty & wonders in awe*

 

[swordkitty]

Dae pushed a large branch out of her face, muttering nasty things under her breath. Kia was humming a happy little tune, spinning around and making weird noises. Kia suddenly squealed as a large white bird flew towards her, twittering. Dae couldn't help it. She smiled too.
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Leo rested his head against the table, yawning. His silvery ponytail was curled around his neck as he closed his eyes. He opened them at once when hoofbeats started sounding. He got up, grinning sleepily at the hooded rider. "Hi, Kivu." He patted the black steed's head, ruffling the wild black mane. "What's the news, brother?" His brother looked down on him, his hood still up.
"We found the girl's trail, but lost it near Shu'n'ova. It looks like she's trying to cross Kino'wa."
"There are powerful magics around Rexa," Leo agreed. "We can't enter that place without getting fried. So, what do you suggest?"
"Well..."

 

[Captain_Tripp]

NO!DONT MAKE IT A CLIFFY!!!!nuh ha haooo!!!!!continue....pwease?!

 

[swordkitty]

ooc: i feel kewl

Kia leaned against a tree, watching the fire crackle and spit sparks. Dae was snoring softly, a hand on her staff. The white bird was perched on her head, chirping a little.
"You thnk she's figured it out?"
Tweet.
"Yeah...I don't think so either."
Tweeeeeet Tweet.
"Shu'n'ova? Good idea. They'll never find us there." Kia laughed quietly to herself, throwing a dagger at the tree Dae was leaning against. It hit a large black snake in the head, killing it instantly. "Not unless they're willing to face her."

 

[Captain_Tripp]

u r cool!now continue!!!!*anxious 2 no what happens next*

 

[swordkitty]

Leo sighed, stroking Miko's neck. The pure white mare whinnied and nuzzled against him. "'Go find the other sister', he says. 'Use her as bait', he says. Since when does Duraz get to be boss?" he grumbled to himself. A goblin approached him and whispered in his ear. Leo rolled his eyes and jumped onto Miko's back.

 

[Captain_Tripp]

i......like......it......KEEP IT GOING!!!!!!!