Aquella and the trouble with half breeds

[aquella]

(whispered voices in a dark hallway in Neriak)
"... i wish to teach the young one, but before i do, i seek your blessing my lord."

"You know she is not pure of blood. Are you sure you wish to undertake such a hassle, R'Virr? Remember, it is not only hers, but your head also on the block if she turns against us and tells of the secrets within these walls."

"I see much power in her, my lord, and with your blessing i will raise the most evil mage you have ever seen. There is much hate in her for those who killed her family, and i believe with the proper tutelage she may even restore the old glory of Neriak."

"... yes... yes, i feel it too... her heart is cold as any i have encountered here, that i cannot deny, my blessing is with you, Elementalist, but remember my warning.. you get only one..."

(The two walk away, unknown to them a small delf steps from the shadows)

"I will avenge my parents, and i will make them proud of me... or die trying." she mumbles to herself

Startled from her thoughts, Aquella hears a voice behind her shouting-

"Dirty half elf! Get out of Neriak! You dont belong here with us! You have no right!"

A ball of fire rips through the air, barely missing her it singes her hair as it collides harmlessly with the wall.
In a rage, Aquella turns to confront her tormentors, and comes face to face with her teacher.

"Though the Lord has agreed to allow you to learn here Aquella, you must not leave the compound unaccompanied. Word of your lineage has spread through Neriak, and there are many who believe you will be our undoing. You are not safe alone, child, now come with me and let us begin your training."

With that, they walk away, her face still burning from the insults and the truth. She knew she would not be accepted as she was, but prayed for the day they would see her power and not her past.

[MerriMekko]

( very nice, i like it very much)

[Slyfoot M'Zors]

:: While studying over her new assignment in her training, she hears a voice behind her:::

"There are some who will accept you. Do not let your hate blind you. "

:: Aquella turns in her chair to see the face to the voice, but all she sees is a flash of red eyes as the figure disapears ::::

[aquella]

Turning back to her studies, Aquella tries to shake the feeling she's being watched. All day it has been as if someone watched over her as she practiced her art. And now, this voice... haunting, yet somehow familiar.

"AQUELLA! I did not have an audience with the lord on your behalf so you could daydream your opportunity away!" the elementalist's voice rang out, clear as a bell from over her left shoulder.

"Yea, half-breed..." the other students coming in from their lessons snarled at her as the teacher went back to his tomes. "you arent here to day dream..."

Without warning, she sprung from her chair, eyes burning with hate, and turned, staff drawn and hands glowing a menacing red as in one graceful motion she cast a fireball and threw it toward her tormentors.

Though most dodged, it caught one girl's long black hair as she tried to run, turning her head into a ball of red flames and black acrid smoke. Aquella snickered, but was stopped short as a heavy hand fell on her shoulder.
She turned slowly, gulping, and came face to face with Dominary K' Jartan, the head of the Enchanter's guild in Neriak - and close friend of her teacher, Elementalist R'Virr.

"You think you're pretty amusing, dont you, you filthy little thing.." the Dominary spat at her in a voice barely above a whisper, "you WILL pay for this insult to the house K'Jartan... and i think i may have just the task..."

Just then, R'Virr entered the deserted hallway, and saw the Dominary holding Aquella by the nape of her robe.

"YOU WILL LET HER GO THIS INSTANT OR SUFFER AT THE HANDS OF ME, K' JARTAN!" the elementalist yelled in a booming voice.

Knowing she was outmatched, for the moment, and not willing to risk casting on another teacher, K'Jartan just smiled an evil smile and let Aquella go.

"This will not be our last meeting, elf." she spat in a barely audible voice before stalking off to her offices to sulk.

"Aquella... what have i told you about staying out of trouble?" the Elementalist asked her, obviously still upset.

"I didnt start it..."

"This may be true, but you are not the most popular person around here lately, child, and i cant always be here to save you. You must be more careful."

In the silence that followed, Aquella thought of the mysterious voice, and those eyes.... she opened her mouth to tell R'Virr, but thought better at the last moment. After all, her teacher was right... how could she know who to trust?

[Slyfoot M'Zors]

( Awsome! I love your writing! Keep it up! )

[Darlena O'seth]

( wow an i thought darlena had problems in neriak )

[Zugarok]

K' Jartan brooded quietly in her study, her malice filling the dark guild like a malignant fog.

How dare that weak mage challenge me...the great Enchantress of the underworld in front of those pupils. If that mutt wasn't so important to my ultimate plans I would charm her and send her running naked through the square of Fayspire. But I have other plans for the mongrel. She will be the seed of which the branches of my might will spring forth. Through her, R'virr will quake before me bloodied and beaten, before I release her forever to great Innorruk's judgement and amusement, and all Neriak will lay at my feet lapping my toes and calling me Queen.

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