she walked over to him and then changed into her human form. " y-you.....i didnt know that you.." she looked confused.

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Altadon gave Lili an ammused look. "Is it that supriseing?" Altadon asked turning to look at the vally.

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Lili looked at him directly in the eyes. " actually, yes...i thought you found me too talkitive and annoying." she said being honest with him.

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Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent.
Victor Hugo

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"I do ..." Altadon closed his eyes and tilted his face towards they sky. A light breeze playfully tossing his long blue hair. "However ... here recently I have missed your talkitiveness."

Gold Dusk sat down for a moment thinking. "I wish Meriana would come back... " He jumpped up suddenly comming to the realization that she might have been captured by the enemy.

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about an hour later Meriana heard footsteps and leaves crunching under someone's feet. she quickly stood up and looked around. she saw a woman come into sight.
this woman looked evil. Meriana tried to look brave.

this woman didnt come too close to the cage but stared at Meriana dead into her eyes.
her eyes were icey cold and were full of hate and malice. she wanted only power for herself and that was all she wanted.
"so..this is the little girl you have been telling me about." an elf walked over to her side and looked at Meriana. " yes it is. she seems to have some sort of leadership in her village."
the woman laughed an evil sort of laugh. Meriana wanted to run and hide but she didnt.
she kept her mouth shut and watched them both.
" have her cleaned up and brought to dinner.." she said and then left sharply.
they opened up the cage and dragged her out. Meriana kicking and screaming all the way.
they had stripped her of her clothing and gave her new clothes. they were new to Meriana but deffently not new. they were dirty and smelled of pigs. they cut her hair it now looked like a boys haircut. they had beat her everytime she protested. by the time she got to dinner she was dirty, hurt, in shackles and had tears streaming down her face.
she sat on the stool where they had told her to sit.



Lili's face when into an angry sort of face but then softend when she heard him say he missed it. she decided not to speak but insted to listen for once.

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Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent.
Victor Hugo

music is my life, my love, it's apart of my very being, it's what keeps my heart beating
~Raelyn

All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.
Walt Disney

All who call on God in

Altadon kept his eyes closed. "I don't know how I knew when you were hurt ... I just knew." He opened is eyes and looked over at her. He turned seeing Gold Dusk running up the hill. "We have company ... get the ridders." He said motioning for her to go back into the cave.

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Lili longed to hear what more he had to say but knew they had to do business now.
she ran over to Darren. she tapped his sholder. " Darren, wake Cloudya up Gold Dusk is coming."
Darren nodded " ok."
Darren turned and woke Cloudya.
soon they were all standing on the ledge waiting for him.

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Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent.
Victor Hugo

music is my life, my love, it's apart of my very being, it's what keeps my heart beating
~Raelyn

All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.
Walt Disney

All who call on God in

Gold Dusk stopped in front of the group gathered at the front og the cave painting. He rested his hands on his kneese for a moment catching his breath. "I can't find ... Meriana ... I think she ... may have gotten ... captured." He finally managed to gasp out. "Help me please?"

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"Captured!" Darren said in shock. " yes we'll help you." he said going to get the saddle he had taken off of Lili earlier.

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Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent.
Victor Hugo

music is my life, my love, it's apart of my very being, it's what keeps my heart beating
~Raelyn

All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.
Walt Disney

All who call on God in

Altadon walked intot he cave to give himself the needed space to transform. He came back out in his true form. "Of course we will help ... " Cloudya said smileing. "However I don't think I'll be able to use my magic any time soon." She walked into the cave and retreved her sword as well as Altadon's saddle.

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Darren waited for Lili to trasform and then put the saddle on her. " Gold Dusk you can ride with me. he threw him an extra riding outfit and waited for him to change

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Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent.
Victor Hugo

music is my life, my love, it's apart of my very being, it's what keeps my heart beating
~Raelyn

All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.
Walt Disney

All who call on God in

Cloudya quickly saddled Altadon and swung up onto his back. She made sure the straps that held her leds were secure, then waited as Darren helped Gold Dusk get ready.

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once they were all ready they flew off. " we'll find her dont worry." Darren said as they flew off.

Meriana sat there at the table trembling, hungry and cold.
she looked at the woman seated across the table.
the woman opened her mouth to speak. " so..." she hissed. " your zepher's human daughter..." she said. it was as if snakes were behind her teeth. she was so evil.
Meriana looked down not answering. " rude little girl arent you." she stood up and snaped her fingers a man came out with a whip. " everytime she does not answer me, hit her." she demanded and sat back down. the man took his place behind Meriana.
" what do you want?"
" no no dear, i ask the questions." the woman seethed. " first of all..you may call me highness." she grined. " so you are zephers daughter, are you not?"
Meriana didnt want to answer but thought of the man behind her. " i am.." she said softly.
the woman nodded. " good...he has something i want..." she said.
Meriana looked up and glared for she knew what that thing was...a jewel. a jewel that was part of traditions of old. the lord of the north had givin each creature, each clan a jewel to keep safe for if an evil lord got a hold of all the jewel the world would parish.
Meriana shook her head. " you will never get it.." she said through her teeth knowing what would come next. and as she suspected the man behind her shoved her face to the table and whipped her once on her back. Meriana cried out in pain.

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Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent.
Victor Hugo

music is my life, my love, it's apart of my very being, it's what keeps my heart beating
~Raelyn

All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.
Walt Disney

All who call on God in

Cloudya looked up at Altadon. "If these traders are who I think they are they don't want captives, they want information."

Altadon's blue eyes darkened. "Keep it with you. The last think we need is for someone to steal it."

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Lili looked over at Altadon and then thought for a moment. " keep what with her, must be something importent." she thought not paying any attention to blocking her mind from anyone else to hear her thoughts.

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Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent.
Victor Hugo

music is my life, my love, it's apart of my very being, it's what keeps my heart beating
~Raelyn

All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.
Walt Disney

All who call on God in

"I have it ... i don't ever go into battle without it." Cloudya said, then smiled.

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