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A light wind blew gently, causing a back-and-forth tree branches Eltarite the forest. Sometimes the leaves flew in a flurry to leave and live a short life which has no conscience. There, in the middle of the green expanse several heroes of the Sap Heart discussed. Sitting on old tree trunks that time had finally defeated, they exchanged on various business topics that affected the guild of the Sap Heart.
- It is now time to address the disappearance of Melissandre for several days while she was on a mission for the guild, said Eikytan which was the center of the small clearing.
Aleshane immediately stood up.
- I thought about it already processed and closed ... she said with some disappointment.
- The rationale that brought us does not preclude a debate Eikytan answered fairly settled.
The young Elfine dared not go further in his argument, it would surely have the time to do it later. Face pouting she sat.
- Aleshane right, why should we discuss it? Koria asked, do you doubt the explanation of our sister Elfine? I think so, if you do not would approach this topic.
Eikytan not answered on time. The council members looked at each other until one wants their well provide an explanation. But none of them, even the mighty Eikytan, knew that not far away, hidden by vegetation, Melissandre listened to their conversation. The Elfine was silent, motionless, breathing slowly.
- There are a few weeks Keizan felt magic he did not know, a strange magic. He thinks it is a person with one coming from outside Lands Guem and would through the forest without being seen by anybody power. None of our sentinels said he observed a stranger in our land.
Aleshane felt ill, she had lied to protect his sister. She knew that a stranger had crossed the forest and through Melissandre because Aleshane was present at the meeting with the stranger. The weight of guilt weighed too heavily on his conscience. She snapped.
- That's right, someone happened! She said to the astonishment of everyone.
Koria, Eikytan, Yaz, Belladonna, Burrowing ... all eyes were fixed on her.
- That was a few weeks ago, we patrolled the northern edge when we saw two people coming towards the forest. We have stopped and went Melissandre discuss with them ...
During qu'Aleshane spoke of what she had seen and done, Melissandre decided not to stay put. She had to act for the Shipwrecked not be pursued thereafter. But how? It took a few meters to his wolf then went to go to a less populated area.
- Are you sure of what you say? Asked Melissandre dagger in hand.
- Yes, and re-yes! Why do you want me to lie? I know who you are Melissandre, I do not want to have your cousins on my heels, said a strange little apelike creature.
- Then take me up there, thou shalt be ... rewarded.
- Uh ... uh ... I'll accompany you to their territory, I will show you their pyramid and then you'll manage alone.
- What courage!
- Courage does not necessarily help to stay alive ... Believe me.
- Come on, it'll be perfect for me, she said, catching the creature.
She put her guide on the front of the saddle of his giant wolf before, in turn, mounted on the beast. In a leap wolf sprang, led by a determined Melissandre and led by a deer creature. They swallowed the distance in record time, avoiding the sentinels of the Heart of sap. Finally, several hours after leaving the creature asked standstill.
- Here, she said with some advanced fear, beyond the river lies the territory of Kuars. But you're sure you want to venture there? They are cannibals, they eat the flesh of anything that moves on two legs.
- I'm not afraid of them, I know the legends about them. Where is the pyramid?
- Well ... there in the river, as the water is a discrete passage will lead you inside. Outside the Kuars tens monitor all access.
- Thank you.
- You can pay me now?
- Here, take this and do not forget, do not speak of this to anyone, said Melissandre giving his beautiful dagger Amber.
Neither one nor two, the creature ran off with his booty so fast it disappeared into the trees in a few seconds, leaving Melissandre and wolf territory Kuar doors.
- Well, my friend, I can not take you with me, I must take care of myself. Remains in the area, in case it bard I hiss.
The wolf laid his ears back to show his sadness, then licked the hand of her mistress.
- A very fast, said Melissandre approaching knew the river.
Splash *
The Elfine did not see much in this troubled water by mud stirred and algae. Fortunately it turned out to be a very good swimmer. She spotted a somewhat obscure place that drew a rectangular shape. It progressed so far and actually it was the mouth of a stone corridor barely big enough for her to sneak inside. She slowly climbed the hose which was actually longer than she might suppose. The air then began to fail him, she could not see much. Now she swam in pulling stones from the ceiling of the corridor. It was really starting to be at the end of its capabilities. Then her hand found no more stone and found himself out of the water. In a last ditch effort she pulled out of there and it was finally saving the air puff. She looked around and realized she was in a kind of well that rose because there was the top of the light. After swimming, so he had to do some climbing, which was pretty epic considering the fact that moisture does not really helped the ascent. On several occasions Melissandre slipped and found himself in the water, just missing head banging. But Elfine was not the type to flee the difficulties and after an hour of testing it finally came up. She was exhausted, his muscles and his fingers ached.
Above her was the blue sky and the sun shining one wall of this room without ceiling. A quick look around confirmed his location and she was exactly where she wanted to be, inside the pyramid, and not anywhere: in the hall of sacred mask. This mask was kept there by Kuars until the prophesied return of their king. Itself the object does not have a high value, there was no gem, it was a mask as one might find elsewhere. No, the value was spiritual and sentimental. Melissandre grabbed the mask and examined.
- It smells like death this thing ... well my daughter, it will be necessary to ensure, my plan to take this mask. They will kill me without hesitation.
She spent the mask on his face. At first he did nothing special happened, but a few minutes later she realized that the mask had magical properties. It was as if she imbibed the culture, knowledge and customs of this unknown people. She took a deep breath and stepped forward. Patrol Kuars happened to her and what was their astonishment at seeing this almost divine appearance! Melissandre addressed them in a language he had never spoken before.
- Your queen is back to guide you! Lead me to the people that I speak to him!
The Kuars were stunned, but they saw there providence as they not sought any explanation. They dropped their weapons and went running and screaming "Our Queen is here! Our queen is ".
- So far so good ... Pensa Melissandre advancing to Kuar village.
The people were hypnotized, captivated by her who bore the mask kings Kuars. The news of the arrival of Melissandre walked around the village quickly and everyone gathered in front of her. Who was she? What did she want? They would know quickly because they were all there when she thus addressed them:
- Kuars! I went down to the sacred pyramid for you! You live long locked in the bend of the river with green water. It's time to cross and take the lost territories!
The words touched the people, but a strong head dared speak to the Queen.
- Where have you been all this time? We are waiting a long time!
Melissandre approached him and then the eyes of the mask luisirent a very intense silvery color.
- How dare you speak to your queen as well!
Before the magical effect and the strong voice of their queen fear seized their heart and no one dared challenge anything. Strong head, impressed, threw himself on the ground, kneeling before the queen.
- Sorry! Sorry! Sorry! He repeated.
Before it all Kuars present bowed, before their queen.
- Well, now it is time to divert attention from the Heart of sap, thought Melissandre.
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