Journey through Sylvania
By: FrostbittenSnow
Age: When this user was 8 years old
In a world called Sylvania there lived a witch named Tanya. She was practicing her everyday magic when she heard a knock at the door.
So Tanya opened the door only to see no one there. Tanya examined the area a bit. On the way back inside her cottage Tanya tripped on her welcome mat and what was there, none other than a baby.
Tanya looked around for the babys parents but none were in sight. So Tanya took the baby inside with her. She noticed the baby was human.
Tanya hung up lost baby signs all over Buttercup, the town in Sylvania that Tanya lives in. But no one claimed the baby. So Tanya decided it was best to give the baby a safe home so she took the baby home with her. Tanya believed that the baby could not live in a world of magical creatures and not see them. Since the baby was human she couldnt. So Tanya brewed a potion called Tricia to give the baby the second sight, the ability to see magical creatures. She named the baby Tricia after the potion, and Tanya and Tricia lived in peace for now.
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Tricia! Tanya yelled. Yes! Tricia yelled back from her bedroom. Come down here we need to talk! Tanya had almost hollered herself hoarse. Tanya was a very loud person due to the fact that she was deaf in one ear. Tricia walked downstairs along with her cat Popcorn. Tricia was twelve now and she had gotten a kitten when she was two years old, they had been best friends forever since then.
Hey Tanya, what do you need to talk to me about? Tricia asked. I am going to the annual witches fair, I will be back in two weeks. Ok but remember to watch out for fi-
Fire. Tanya finished. Tricia its ok, fire isnt the worst thing in the world, think of it as warmth on a cold night or a light, not as something that will burn and scar. Tanya said. Tricia had always been afraid of fire, so she cautioned people who traveled long distance. Tricia said goodbye to Tanya and started to do her morning chores. Tanya had left her magic ruby, it was like a source of magical energy it was designed to do things when people got exhausted or got old, it would help them get things done. With the ruby Tricia had gotten her chores done in no time. A few days passed and Tricia hadnt heard from Tanya. Usually Tanya had wrote to her by now. Tricia knew Tanya wouldnt want her to get worried, so she didnt. And besides Tanya was way too powerful to be seriously harmed. To her surprise Tricia heard a knock at the door.
Grunkle the elf mailman was there. Special delivery. Grunkle said in a crummy way, he chucked the letter at Tricia and walked away. Tricia dug the letter open with all her might. The letter said; Tricia if you are reading this its me Tanya I sent this letter through my mind. Vidia the evil sorceress has captured me. Dont let her-. And the letter was cut off there. Tricia gasped and she went to go sit down. Popcorn had trailed behind Tricia and went to go up close to her head. Then Popcorn leaned over and did something so shocking. He talked, and he said. Lets go save Tanya.
Tricia was too shocked with everything else with Tanya not to ask any questions. So with that Tricia and Popcorn set off on their journey to find Tanya and get rid of Vidia once and for all. They packed very little only what was necessary. Vidia lived in Kaipourain castle not too far maybe two days.
So you can talk. Tricia asked suspiciously. Yes I can, Tanya always knew she told me never to talk to you, she said it might freak you out or something, only very wise cats can talk. Popcorn said. You said Tanya told you never to talk to me, so why are you talking to me now? Tricia asked. I knew I had to, it was an emergency. Popcorn answered. They both said nothing after that they both decided to camp in the woods though, they felt it would be the safest thing.
The next day Popcorn and Tricia had come to a small clearing, they heard an evil cackle and a voice that said: Lets see you get around this! Instantly a mountain that had to be thousands of feet high came into sight. Well this is just great! Tricia yelled angrily. We travel all this way!, this is what we get a giant mountain! Tricia screamed. Well never climb over this mountain! Tricia finished. True we cant go over it. Popcorn said mysteriously. Popcorn! Why are you saying this, you're not making this any better you know. Tricia said. You didnt let me finish, we could go under the mountain, Ive dug pretty deep holes before.
So Popcorn started digging finally he couldnt dig anymore, because he had found a hollow spot. It wasnt just a small spot it was a whole cavern! Tricia look what I found! Popcorn exclaimed. So Tricia and Popcorn went into the cavern. They walked a while through the cavern, but then Tricia heard something. Popcorn I hear something, it sounds kinda like, kinda like sobbing. Tricia said with a worried glance. Tricia and Popcorn started walking toward where Tricia had heard the sobbing. Now Popcorn was starting to hear it too. They neared a slight part of the cavern that shifted left. They now saw something on the rock of the cavern it was a girl sobbing. Tricia approached her. She touched the girl gently. The girl looked up at her she had blue eyes and blonde hair, she had a pale skin tone and very, very small feet. Who are you? The girl asked. My name is Tricia and this is my cat Popcorn. Tricia said. I am Shannon a witch in training, I got trapped down in this cavern when the mountain appeared. The girl said. You are welcome to join us on our journey if you like. Tricia said. Where are you going? The girl asked. To rescue Tanya, shes a friend of mine shes cared for me since I was a baby. Tricia said. Lucky you actually have someone to take care of you my parents died when I was seven. Shannon said. Im sorry, but maybe you can help us rescue Tanya, then I promise you, that you can live with us and Tanya will train you. Tricia said. Tricia I am trusting you. Shannon said then they left the cavern.
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Ok only one day until we reach Vidias castle. Popcorn said. Yes! We finally get to see Tanya! Tricia said. Shannon just sat there quietly listening. Tricia thought she was just getting used to a talking cat. Ok so whats the plan for today? Shannon asked. We go towards Vidias castle, theres actually a small motel up ahead the fairies made for travelers to rest. We could head there. Popcorn said. Ok that sounds like a plan. Tricia said. With that they setted off in that direction.
Well the fairy motel is about a mile from here. Popcorn said. But just then a giant appeared in front of them and said; Me work for Vidia, you must be crushed! Everybody run! Popcorn screamed. Just then they heard the giant calling his buddies to come help him and just as it turns out the giants were not very far. So before they knew it five ugly giants were running after them. Just then Shannon turned around. And faced the giants. She said.. Ubber surber cuber toobie!, a noops galdor rabin pofie. Then the giants gave her a mean glance and turned away. What did you just do. Tricia asked. I speak Giantonus. Shannon said. I know many languages from reading spell books that are written in different languages. Shannon said.
Soon they reached the fairy motel and the got three rooms there, one for Popcorn, and one for Tricia and Shannon. Hey Shannon? Tricia asked. Yes Tricia. Shannon responded. Can you teach me magic? Tricia asked. Shannon froze. Tricia I know you are human, I just know it. Magic is very hard to teach humans, why do you think none of them know it? Shannon said. Oh I see, I just thought maybe I could learn. Tricia said. Im sorry Tricia, I really am but I really cant. Shannon said. And with that they all went to bed. In the morning they had come over the horizon on the way to Vidias castle it was less that 45 minutes away. Popcorn, Tricia, and Shannon were prepared for a big battle. When they finally came upon Vidias castle they saw the world darken as if all the happiness had drained from the world. They heard Vidia send down her falcon to come get them. Greetings I a Morgana, Vidias falcon hop on my back I will take you to her. Morgana said. The children and Popcorn really didnt have a choice. So they hopped on Morganas back. Morgana swooped up to the top of the castle where Vidia was. So the children got off Morgana and they first saw Tanya with her hands tied together and inside a cage. They had heard tales of Vidia and when they looked to the right of Tanya they looked face to face with Vidia.
Vidia had black hair and brown eyes, she wore dark purple lipstick and a black and purple robe. Hello little tikes. Vidia said. Were not scared of you! Shannon boomed. Oh really, witch! would you care to try and take me down? Just try... Vidia said. Yes I dont fear sorceresses! Shannon yelled. Shannon stepped forward with no wand only her hands and Vidia with her staff. Shannon casted a spell that appeared to have listen a hammer off the ground and conked Vidia on the head. Then Vidia casted a evil cloud that rained on Shannon. Then Shannon casted a spell of cats that attacked vidia. Vidia then casted a water blast on Shannon, and Shannon went flying into the wall unconscious. Popcorn went to help Shannon.
Thats it! Tricia said. She walked up to Vidia and screamed in her face. All you are is a coward! Taking on innocent children! A big bully you dont deserve to win! You hurt Shannon! Tricia screamed. Vidia tried to cast a fire blast at Tricia but she took the staff by its handle and flung it to the ground, it snapped in half. I am not afraid of fire any longer! Tricia screamed. Then she punched Vidia in the stomach and threw her off the edge of the castle and into the river. And Vidia was never seen again.
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Tanya woke up at home and her hands were broken from the ropes holding them so tight. Shannon, Tricia, and Popcorn were there. And she felt safe. Welcome home! Tricia, Popcorn, and Shannon all said in sync. Tanya just laughed and smiled. Shannon ended up living with Tanya and Tricia, and Tanya adopted Shannon. So it was like Tricia had a sister. The most important part was that Tricia realized that she can do anything she wants with or without magic. And that she was not afraid of anything anymore. |
The Sylesti Kingdoms
By: PurpleStarlightWolf
Age: This user wrote this story very recently at age 12
Chapter 1- The Darkness
~Amaria- Age: 10 days old~
Amaria pounced on a black Lupora. "Got you!" She giggled.
"Hey!" The female Lupora hatchling squealed.
"Play with me, please?" Amaria asked.
"Why can't you go play with the others?" The Lupora asked.
"Because they went somewhere." Amaria said.
"Oh, they came of age to not be hatchling a anymore. They're adolescents now." The Lupora said, as if it were the most obvious thing in the world.
"So can we play, Night?" Amaria asked the Lupora again.
"I suppose." Night answered. "What should we play?"
Meanwhile...
A dark purple Ryori stalked into a dark room with stone walls. There was a small light overhead. In the room sat a female Zolnixi. She was chained to a wall and she was skinny and frail. The Ryori smirked as he entered the room. "We found her, just like I told you we would."
The Zolnixi stretched her wings, they had been torn in several places and old scars covered her body, the fur that remained was soaked in blood. "You can't have!" She gasped
"She's safe for now, I suppose." They Ryori said. "There's no way we can get to her where she is." Now it was the Zolnixi's turn to smirk. But she stayed silent. "She's in the Lupora pack. The misfit one." He said disgustedly. "We can't mess with them." He frowned.
"She's safe, then." The Zolnixi looked at the Ryori. "There's nothing you can do now to stop her."
"No, but there's one thing I can do." He grinned evilly. "Hexus Granduis" he said. The Zonixi knew what that meant, she was going back to the torture chamber.
She got warped there suddenly, two Ryories coated in blood of other sylesties grabbed her and hung her on the wall, chaining her in place. She knew what was to come, and she braced herself.
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Amaria and Night ran through the camp of the pack, chasing each other. "You're it." Amaria said, tagging her and running away. Amaria was enjoying herself, not knowing that her mother was going through pain at the moment. Her eyes shined brightly for a second, and she fainted.
Amaria woke up in a stone room. It was pretty big, and Ryories wandered the halls. Blood was splattered on the floor, sylesties were chained to the walls and blood seeped from wound on some of them. Some looked like giving up, others bright-eyed, looking for a chance to escape. She heard wails of pain from a Morkko who was being injected with some sort of black liquid. What is this horrible place? Amaria wondered.
Amaria woke up for the second time it seemed. She saw a worried black Lupora looming over her. "You ok, Amaria?" She asked.
"I'm fine." Amaria got up. "How long was I out for?" She asked Night.
"Just a few seconds. Are you sure you're ok?" Night asked worriedly.
"Yeah." Amaria persisted, wondering if she should tell Night about what she had seen. No, she thought. She could think I'm crazy. "Let's go play some more!" Amaria said playfully. "You're it." She called, then ran off.
"No fair! You got a head start!" Night shouted at Amaria, running after her.
Chapter 2- The Tests
~Amaria- 21 days old~
Amaria woke up, her pelt was warm from the bright sun. She stretched out, filled with excitement. Today was the day both Night and she would become adolescents. She had grown much and looked like an adult Zolnixi. Though Amaria didn't know completely what would happen today, she knew she would have to go through many tests of strength, hearing, hunting, camouflage, and fighting. She and Night, the only two becoming adolscents, would be doing these tests in different areas. Still, Amaria was extremely excited and she couldn't wait.
~The Ryori Kingdom- The Prison~
In the same stone room, the female Zolnixi was sleeping. Why does my daughter have to be the one?! Why can't I just have lived a normal life. I could've lived a peaceful life in the Zolnixi Kingdom with my mate and my daughter had this not happened. It was too late now to change the past, but she still wished she could. The Zolnixi woke up to a fresh pain in her side. The Ryori was scowling at her. "Wake up!" He yelled. Groggily, the Zolnixi woke up. "Finally." He grinned in a menacing way. Then he clipped her chains off the wall, dragging her as he began moving away. The Zolnixi followed quietly, she knew by now that talking or disobeying would only make things worse.
The Ryori dragged her into a different cell, more spacious but still stone. The Zolnixi cocked her head, but still said nothing. "I don't even know why you get a bigger cell." The Ryori scowled. The cell was bigger, yes, but also, for reasons unknown to the Zolnixi, there were freshly killed mice and a nest of grass. The Ryori clipped her chains off. "You're lucky our king decided for you to have this." He then left, slamming the door behind him. The Zolnixi didn't trust these new accommodations, so she lay down to rest in a corner on bare stone.
~The Banished Lands- Savage Pack's Forest~
Amaria was on her first test, of Strength. She had to push a boulder away from the camp, all by herself. The boulder could start rolling toward the camp and crush many. She kept pushing and pushing, stopping now would mean failing the test. Finally, she pushed the boulder to the edge of a cliff, and the boulder toppled and fell, crashing on the ground below her. She raced back to camp, to be assigned her next test. She had finished the strength tests and moved on.
~Ryori Kingdom- King Asether's Chamber~
"Why didn't she take the nest?!" A proud looking Ryori loomed angrily over the Zolnixi's jailer.
"Y-your highness," the Ryori stammered. "She probably knows not to trust us."
"We'll then make her trust us! There's no way we'll ever get to her child without her." The Ryori King said, beating the jailer.
"Your highness, may I ask," The Ryori said "How are we to do that?"
"No," The King said, "Not we, you are going to do it." With that, the King turned away from the jailer. "Go." He said, leaving the other Ryori no choice but to leave the King's presence.
Chapter Three-
~Amaria- 22 days old~
Amaria and Night had passed their tests. Amaria had also grown wings. They were still very fragile, but in a few days she would be able to fly. She also had semi visible rings around her, they had a menacing aura, as if they might protect her if she got attacked. Night had also grown mechanical wings. Hers were still too small to fly, though. As adolescents, they were officially become members of the pack. Amaria was now out hunting, running through the sunny forests looking for prey. By the time she got back, she carried a mouse in her jaws. Proudly, she laid it in the pile of food. It was her first catch since passing the tests of adolescence. As soon as she returned, the pack leader, Star, called a meeting. The Luporas and Amaria gathered. "Alright. I have news. "As you may or may not know, there was a prophecy told by the final prophet, killed after she told the prophecy. A Zolnixi born on the longest day, will be the only one who can stop the Ryories, from their evil conquest. Amaria, you're the Zolnixi they are looking for. You're in danger. And we can't protect you forever. You have to get ready to go, the Ryories have been closing in on us." Star sighed. "Don't get me wrong, you've been great to our pack and we would love to have you here, but there's no other way, and you have a prophecy to fulfill." Star looked at Amaria, smiling sadly. "Everyone, say your goodbyes to Amaria, she will be leaving tomorrow. Oh, and Amaria, come to my den after you've eaten." Amaria ate, but she was still shocked and unhappy she would have to leave the pack she knew and loved.
"I'm coming with you." Night announced
"What!?" Amaria said, shocked. "It's my quest, are you sure you want to carry the burden with me?" She asked.
"I'm sure, I'd do anything for my best friend." Night said.
Amaria smiled. "Thanks. We should both go see Star." Amaria said. Both Amaria and Night headed over to Star's den. "Night? Why are you here?" Star asked, surprised.
"I'm coming with Amaria, she's my best friend and I don't wan to lose her." Night said confidently.
"Very well then." Star said. "I've made you packs, you can carry supplies in them. I made an extra just in case." Star shrugged. "Anyway, they have prey provisions for about a week. Enough time for you to reach the nearest kingdom. I also put maps and 1,000 gold in each. Gold should get you food and rooms. Now, you need to get some rest." Amaria and Night nodded.
~The next day-
Amaria and Night said their final goodbyes, and left the camp for the last time.
Chapter 4- The Puffadore Kingdom
Amaria and Night set out first thing in the morning, taking little time to eat. They said their final goodbyes to everyone and set out at a swift pace through the forest. By mid-afternoon, they had reached an amazing valley. Inside the valley was a grove of cherry blossom trees. Petals flew through the air gracefully. Both Night and Amaria were stunned by the beauty of the valley. "Wow." Was all Amaria managed to say. After said few minutes, both sylesties recovered. "I assume that's the kingdom Star was talking about."
"Probably." Night agreed.
And with that, they set out for the kingdom. The kingdom was huge, and many sylesties roamed the streets. On their left was a marketplace, and on their right was a long narrow road with many houses and buildings. "Which way do we go?" Amaria asked.
"The Marketplace maybe?" Night asked. Though they didn't know it, today was the official trader post day, and this year it was at the Puffadore Kingdom, where they were. Many sylesties were selling various goods, pearls, jewels, exotic foods, etc. They wandered the marketplace not looking for anything in particular. It was quite crowded, but they managed not to lose each other. Most sylesties were there, but there seemed to be a lack of Ryories. One thing did catch Amaria's eye. It was a Ny'vene who was selling magical jewels. An emerald. It was an emerald. The emerald was a pendant. She couldn't help herself and came over to look at it. "Ah," the Ny'vene said. "The Morphing Jewel. Good choice." He said. "It can morph you into any Sylesti for a short time. I have two in stock."
"How much?" She asked the male Ny'vene.
"250 gold per." He said. Amaria ended up buying both pendants. She then rejoined with Night, wearing the necklace. "Here, this one's for you." She said, giving the other to Night.
"What do they do?" Night asked.
"They can morph you to any sylesti for a short time." Amaria replied.
"Cool!" Night said cheerfully.
Night and Amaria wrapped up their shopping. They had ended up buying lots of dried fish, dried meat lasted longer than fresh meat. They then found an inn, thanks to the directions of a Puffadore. They soon fell asleep in their temporary rooms.
Chapter 5- Hunted
~The Puffadore Kingdom- A random inn~
Amaria and Night woke up and had a quick breakfast at the inn. As Star had said, the Ryories were after them and they couldn't just stay in the kingdom. But before they left, they asked the innkeeper about the Ryories. "Does anyone know where the kingdom is?" Amaria asked.
"Not exactly," the innkeeper replied. "You see, magic warps it when danger is near and it stays invisble with magic. It could be anywhere at anytime." The innkeeper said. "However," she began. "The Ryories follow the annual Trader's market. Next year it's their turn and they can't refuse opening it for the day, though they do expect everyone out before midnight." She said.
"Hmm..." Amaria said, thoughtfully.
~The Ryori Kingdom- Asether's Chambers~
The Ryori King had a devilish grin, now his Ryori scouts had found out where the two sylesties were. He would catch them and dispose of them before they could fulfill the prophecy. Two armored Ryories came into the room. "Yes your highness?" They asked him.
"Get to the Puffadore Kingdom and catch these two." The King summoned up a hologram of the two friends.
"Yes, sir!" The Ryories said in unison and went off quickly.
~The Puffadore Kingdom- Cherry Blossom Grove~
Amaria and Night were sad to go from the beautiful kingdom. Maybe when they finished their quest they would be able to. As they began leaving, they heard a shout from behind them. A Ryori was on their tails. They ran swiftly and bounded for a nearby tree, hoping to climb up it. Just before they reached it, they fell underground. They barely drew a breath as the Ryori bounded over them. "Not here!" He announced to someone. "Man, King Asether is going to be angry." The Ryori scowled, his voice growing distant. After he had gone, both Night and Amaria looked at the sylesti that had saved them, a male Ny'vene. He grinned.
"So why are the Ryories chasing you?" He asked
"Some prophecy." Amaria answered without thinking.
"That's you? You do seem to fit the title." He said, studying her. Then he glared at Night. "And who's she?"
"A friend." Night answered quickly.
"Hmm..." The Ny'vene said.
"So, why'd you save us?" Amaria asked quickly, hoping to change the topic. It worked.
"An enemy of the Ryories is a friend of ours." He answered.
"Ours..?" Night asked.
"You see, I'm not alone." He said. "We are a group that wants to stop the Ryories. There's many of us and the Ryories want most of us dead." He said grimly. "Oh, and my name's Aielier. You're officially one of us. Follow me."
~The Ryori Kingdom- King Asether's Chamber~
"What?!" The King roared, slashing the sides of both the Ryories.
"We-we're sorry." One said.
"Please have mercy." The other said.
"Why should I?" The King yelled.
"P-please." They stammered.
"Enough." The King said. With a flick of his tail, he sent the two Ryories to the torture chamber.
Chapter 6- A Member Now
Aielier lead both Night and Amaria through the spacious underground tunnels, most of them were walls of dirt, but there was some occasional stone as well. "Where are we going?" Amaria wondered.
"You'll see." Aielier said. They continued walking in silence.
"This is awkward." Night whispered to Amaria
"We don't even know what's happening." Amaria agreed.
Soon they stopped at a door leading somewhere. Jewels encrusted the door. The door was closed and looked hard to open from the outside. Aielier knocked on the door with his tail. Soon it opened with a creak. This room was old and dusty, many shelves of rare-looking books were on the walls, and dusty tables filled the center of the room. Many sylesties were sitting there, reading some of the old books. No one looked up as they passed. "The Archives." Aielier said, not stopping. They passed through to another door. Going inside. Inside was a sylesti, a Ryori. "Stop," Aielier told them. "It's ok, she's one of us."
"Why-?" Amaria got cut off
"They did things to me." The Ryori said gravely. "They killed my mate and my children, I was next. I managed to escape though." The Ryori looked sad, remembering painful memories. She sighed. "It's been my goal to destroy the empire. Most of them are corrupt, but some of us aren't. We are sought out by the King and slaughtered."
"That's horrible! Why would they do that to their species?!" Amaria gasped.
"Unfortunately, all they care about is power. They don't care what they do to get it. That's why we must stop them before they conquer the wild. I'm Mist by the way." She said. "There are a few other Ryories here. So, new recruits are you?"
"The sylesti from the prophecy." Aielier told Mist, gesturing at Amaria.
"Really?" Mist asked curiously.
"The Ryories wouldn't be after me otherwise, I did nothing to them and I was born on the Summer Solstice." "And who's this?" Mist asked, looking at Night.
"My friend, Night." Amaria answered.
"Very well. You're now joined recruits. I will assign you a party." Mist said, looking through scrolls.
"A party?" Amaria asked.
"A group of us. We have parties assigned to do things so it's easier for everyone and when we go to hunt out Ryories we go in our groups. Parties also share a sleeping cave." Aielier explained. Mist didn't respond, she was too busy checking the scrolls marked with party names and their members. After a few minutes, she looked up.
"You'll be going in the Amethyst Party. Can you get them there, Aielier?" Mist asked.
"Of course." He nodded. Then he lead them there.
~Ryori Kingdom- King Asether's Chambers~
The Ryori King growled. Why hadn't they found her yet? She had gone missing just like the rest of the outlaws. Where had they all gone? He hoped they had died a slow, painful death.
~The Ryori Fighters Underground- Amethyst Party's Sleeping Den~
Night and Amaria had gotten there and fell asleep quickly. They had had a long and tiring day. |
