Rue's Story

The sun was shining brightly in the morning sky, "Why are the kingdoms so far apart". It had been hours since Rue had left her house, she was hot and tired by the long trip. Rue was on a journey after receiving a telepathic message from the stones, that she had written down on a piece of paper. Rue was to tried to go on... she needed to rest. So Rue decided to take refuge in the shade of a huge oak tree. She laid back against the tree as she stared out at the world around her. Creatures of all kinds flied across the land, Rue smiled softly at the scenery. "I wish life could always be like this". Yet Rue knew it couldn't, and she had to get back to the mission she was given. Rue gripped her bag and rummaged through it,"Okay where is it...Nope that's my sword. Nope, that's my poison. Nope that's my message from the stones...Nope that's my...I'm so stupid". She sighs and reads over the message, Death is moving, and the Rulers are becoming aware of are existence. We aren't safe...Us or are Holders. That was all the message said, and Rue knew what it meant perfectly...Shyam. Rue let the message sit on her lap, as she closed her eyes and listened to the wind.

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A get darkness surrounded the city,as fire rained from the sky. The cry of children who have lost their parents filled the air. The screams of wives who have seen their precious families destroyed by the raining fire, could be heard across the city. The ground was covered with black blood, and had a foul smell to it. Rue was suffocating, crouched on the ground, she looked up at the shadowy figure,"Bro...ther...Why? Why...Shyam"! Shyam didn't say anything, his eyes were...lifeless and dull as if no one lived inside his body...at least nothing human. A cold air surrounded him which caused Rue to shiver quietly. Rue couldn't understand what was happening...why was Shyam doing this. Rue screamed at him, trying to get his attention, get a reaction,than Rue had a realization,"...Where is he..."? Shyam glanced at Rue with no emotion on his face,"Where's Shyam! What did you do to him! What did you do to my Little Brother"! Everything was going black, and Rue's vision was failing. The last words before she passed out were soft, yet chilling,"I'm right here...Rue...No...Big Sister".

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Rue's eyes cracked open, as she quickly sat up. Her breathing was stiff and heavy. Sweat was coming down her face, she clutched her shaking body tightly. Why was she remembering that at a time like this. Rue looked up and slapped herself, "No Rue there's no time for this. I have to find the stones". Rue retrieved her belongings, and continued her journey. Silently she could hear her Brother's finally words, that still haunted her to this day, they rang in her ears as if she was cursed with the memory...I'm right here...Rue...No...Big Sister.

Rue sighed happily,"Finally...I made it to the kingdom of Nila". She looked around the kingdom seemed...mysterious. It had a vibe around it that made it seem almost too perfect. No one seemed...sad or conflicted...it's as if this whole Kingdom hided behind a dark mask which was band from being taken off...a masquerade. Rue felt like throwing up,but knew better, she looked around for someone to help her. She needed to get to the Ruler of Nila...the Joker. From her calculations The stone of Destiny was somewhere in that castle, but she had to get inside...without reviling her cover. Rue froze when she spotted a young man, walking toward a stable. He seemed as if he was the only one not affected by the Kingdoms magic, but...something wasn't right about him. His presence reminded Rue of...Shyam. Rue laughed at this,That's impossible...Shyam couldn't be in a place like this. Unless... Rue shakes her head violently. No. No. No. I have to get back to my mission. Shyam isn't here...he isn't She looked at the young man,"Maybe he knows where the Nila Castle is"? She walked up to him smiling kindly,"Excuse me young man, do you possible know where the Nila Castle is located"?

"Excuse me young man, do you possible know where the Nila Castle is located"?

Tobias stopped when he heard a female voice calling out. With a quiet sigh he turned,and his eyes fell upon a deathly pale women. His first thought was to ignore her but, something about her made him reconsider. He could feel some kind of energy radiating from her, a strong energy that rivaled...and possibly surpassed his own. What Tobias was most fascinated by however, were her eyes. They were dark red, the color of freshly poured wine and though she looked no more than twenty, her eyes seemed ancient. As if they had watched a world pass by. Needless to say, he let her approach him.


"Nila palace? What business might you have there, you don't look like royalty." He wondered who she was, and why she, or anyone for that matter would want to visit the palace.