MAJESTICA AGE OF THE FIRST LIGHT

RAIDERS

what do you want "he asked again "and what permits you to pass through these woods " he asked

I stared deeply trying to see his face but the hood wouldn't help then suddenly elthamir rose removing the arrow on flames from the cart , and he spoke "I am elthamir son of the chief of the council of elfs , but the real question is who are you and what do you want"

"no one is allowed to pass these woods wether your an elf it a God no one passes" elthamir seemed stung for a sec and stood speechless , he was probably scheming on a next approach. *perhaps an exchange I pay for trespassing and you'll let us pass" he said bringing out a bag of good from the cart .

"you think where here for money , you think I left my clan , to come to seize the forest to declare it my land" he said in a rising tone

"haven't you heard the slayers are joining forces with the dark side things are escalating out of control the dark side keeps consuming"

"you know I always saw humans as fools I try to see the good in them, but they must always be something to put it off" he said " I AM AN ELF " He yelled " do you seriously think an elf will join the dark side, do you think where that dom" he said

" I have to defend my clan , I have to keep them safe " the houses man replied

elthamir on the other side seemed to be loosing his temper said " move or I'll make you move"

"I was hoping you will say that he replied , setting his arrow in his bow,

elthamir pulled out his hand and two swords came out of the gold gauneltets he wore

he shot an arrow but elthamir blocked it off too easily and ran towards him , the hooded man tried using his bow on a diff level attack but elthamir broke it with his sword in his bracelet, held his hand and took him flying across him and pinned him to the ground 'FIRE "he yelled from the ground and the men at the tree tops released their burning arrows

elthamir put back the swords In his bracelet, he folded his fist and more seemed to come out at the top spinning to make a shield of gold he used this to hold back all the arrows untill they were do e .

Then he placed a knife at the houses mad throat "let us pass or he dies " he said

"NO" he shouted don't if I die , I die for a worthy cause " he said "let us pass " elthamir said pinning his head into the muddy floor

"you can end me now , but I know I died for my clan ,my family" elthamir on hearing that let go of him , and took a sigh

"if you really want to protect your clan you will let us pass , we are of much importance to the battle that approached than you think

he got up , dusted himself,and removed the good .it was a young man.

"we seeket the keeper of secrets and you are not proving helpful as you think we might be the world last resort".

"follow me " he said "I don't have time for all this let us pass elthamir replied

" my clans on the end of the forest, you Will need to explain yourself or you wait until every one of my men's blood drop , your choice

while all this was happening I sat at a corner In the cart,not knowing what to do

"if we follow you back to your clan , you swear you'll let me pass " elthamir asked" depends if you meet the requirements " he said "what requirements" elthamir said trying to keep his calm

,"you will see the elders of our clan and they will decide "

elthamir seemed quiet as he stared into the eyes of this man he must have thought what a cool , "fine ", but you understand that if they refuse I will take drastic actions , you are literally testing my patience"

the hooded man didn't seem to take his threat seriously, just turned around and walked away with his men following

We rode slowly behind them for a while untill we got to a really open space , it looked like a place where displaced people lived they where camp fire and tents and people dressed in rags .

we got to a huge tent when the hooded man beckoned us in.

we got down from the cart and I to the tent, there sat four elders on the floor " I found them in the forest, they talked about being a crucial part to the battle that comes ". he said to the old men ,

"young elf where are you heading to"

" to the keeper of secrets" he replied

" why if I may ask "

" we look for a way to end the dark side from spreading, I was sent here on a mission by my people, and this little visit does not seem to be helpful" he replied loosing his calm a bit

" everyone knows that the only thing capable of stoping the dark side is the beast , from the rims , the controller of the Earth's forces ,created specially by GOD " he said Ina way that sounded mockingly

" your wasting your time go back to your city"

" well how do you know dont not have it " , he snapped back. "now your tryinng to say you poccess the beast , and if I may ask where is this beast, , in your cage?cause I don't get , if you have the beast you should be tracking the dark side , not looking for answers"

" you have no idea what is happening"elthamir replied " we need access to pass , will it be granted or not ?" he asked

"you can pass, won't be the first fool to die in the way , go " he said ,elthamir clearly annoyed turned around and we both left to the cart when the hooded man came back

"STOP" he yelled running to the cart " what now " elthamir snapped back.

"are you sure if the words you spoke of the hooded man asked. "no I just love to die " elthamir said sarcastically " then stay for the night we will fill your rations ' and feed your horses it's late tommorow you can leave,

" fine seems like a wise thing to do as light ng as you also guarantee safety "

" your tent will be ready soon " he said and left " think that was a good thing to do , how do you trust him" , I asked " oh you speak now,it's been hours and now you speak ,, let me ask you is they something your afraid of"he said it sternly and walked out

I could tell he was annoyed, but didn't know what he was going on about.

i sat at the cart till the sun was about to hide , when some women came to take the horses, I guarded the horses to a shed the women prepared and then into the tent there , elthamir say with a huge piece of paper on the floor ,i would have asked what he was doing , but felt I had asked too many questions in a day .

When I sat I noticed it was a map , we've seen the priest use it once or twice

"you fo know will be taken to the lower lands "what, lives I the lower lands " I asked "lavamites , disgusting blood thirsty lavamites

they will dig into your skin with their razor teeth and trust me the burns will it live will be more painful than tearing your skin,"so you do know am counting on you

I thought about what he said for a couple of mins before laying to rest "what does he think ill do" I thought before dozing off when an arrow pierced through our tents I got up expecting the worst

elthamir leaned to open the tent and peeped. " there celebrating" he whispered" what could they possible be celebrating,and how does that explain the arrow ?" I asked " come see for yourself I boldly stepped out of the tent, they where drinks food and archers.

" is seen this clan is made out of archers " elthamir said stepping out of the tent

" so you mean they where all born with the skill of archery and for some reason no one wanted to handle any other weapon or a sword,and for some reason no one among the wanted dialogue?"I asked "no it's what there ancestors knew and it's been passed down. from generations , it's culture, tradition, there blood, she there men pull there bow In battle the honor in remembering their ancestors it's enough to keep them going"elthamir explained

"exactly said the hooded man apparently he was ease dropping.

" finally someone gets it ". " why is there a celebration "elthamir said

why , were alive know and only his knows how long were going to be here, so if we won't celebrate now when will we , when were I our graves ? " he said so happily u started thinking if he was drunk .join us you wont stay here long after all he offered. " no thank you we have a long day ahead of us tommorow we need all he rest we can get " about that you won't mind if i talked to you for a moment" my name is Aaron by the way I you sure what your about to do is a dangerous trip your going to embark on its as good as suicide " the words suicide sent chills down my spine am I gonna die before finding my self " is it for a good cause ' definitely it is but think of your Life don't you have where you go to at the end of the day.

" what good is our live if I can't put it ob the line for a loved one ,if we do t there will all die every single on of them " elthamir replied and it kinda made me feel noble even though I had no idea of what I was doing but it seemed worth it

"I can't remember the last time I saw a noble man and elf , well if your so sure the I have a suggestion,you both will it make it not even as far as the East River , at least not on your own that is why I will be living my clan. yo accompany you on your journey, it will be my honor l,until you guys came, I never thought we had hope, but now they seem to be a light so what do you think am I allowed"Aaron suggested with an arm out

" as much as I wouldn't won't you to it's the best thing to do an Archer will prove increadbibly helpful, you may accompany us and that means you should be getting some sleep , we leave before Dawn, he replied walking to the tent , and I followed sheepishly like a servant sent to guard him

before Dawn I rose and headed for the horses , to prepare them for the journey when I gathered the hay for the horses I looked up , and it was a sight to behold ,

on the frosty treetop a white owl dat staring at me the very one from the monastery a, I stared at it for awhile before it flew away suddenly I was frightenind by a tap on my shoulder it was elthamir

come on lad time waits for no one he said getting in one of the horse

what about Aaron the Archer , I thought he was going to accompany us I asked getting in the cart

I stopped by his tent and he wasn't there what a shocker I knew he wasnt the serious type from the start

we trotted till we reached the end of the clans land when we heard a yell "WAIT"

I turned around to see who's cry " was that

"it's Aaron"

elthamir clearly not excited about it came to a halt and didn't even take a glance back " talky , I thought we had a deal where are you ladies trotting if to ,"he said getting into the cart if your going to accompany us ,we ask you take this very seriously, elthamir said I a very stern manner " Cal. your long ears down lad I was getting my arrows blessed by the elders, you don't expect me to leave without expect me to leave without saying goodbye, telling them their leaders leaving now do you" who are you calling lad " elthamir asked" well who do you think

" I may look like a boy but I'll tell you I am over fifty yrs old," elthamir snapped " shush your hose , I know elf's age differently you don't have to act like everyone is dun just because your brain is a little bigger you know that right Aaron said "will you shut up " elthamir snapped well if am going to do this it means where going to be to get her for a long time so why don't I get comfortable Aaron said

he may have just got here but I realized he was going to be a handful so we headed down a path to the abode of the keeper of secrets