Natazy's Story

It's hard to remember all that happened up until the time I came to be Queen of Mayer. I remember my sister Nelys and our parents before they died. I faintly remember my uncle and aunt, taking care of us. The memories stop around there. One day, is unclouded and clear, though... The day Nelys went off to Magic School. We held each other and cried for awhile, the she got into the coach and left.. I thought I would never see her again.1

I was in love with Mayer, from the moment I set foot within its blessed gates. Never had I been so enchanted with a city, as I was that day.2

Elections for Prime Minister of Mayer and Council positions came 'round with alarming speed. Before I knew what was happening, I had been voted in as Prime Minister. My surprise did not stop there.. I had only one council member, and had to choose three more. I can't remember who was on the council then.. I only remember my dear Leon. He was a fighter. Strong well built muscles.. God how I was afraid of him, yet at the same time, oddly attracted to him. I went to him and asked him to join the council as General of the Armies, he agreed after some coaxing.3

Oh dear, I skipped the part about Chasm! How could I ever forget Chasm?! He was amazing.. Dark ebony hair, cut short around his shoulders, and those piercingly dark eyes. He-he.. drew me towards the shadows.. with a strange-ness I had never felt before. You'd think I would know better? I had inquired around the town as to where I could find him, with no response. Then, one day, a little peasant boy came to me, and informed me he had seen the dark stranger, and could take me to him. He did, and I found myself led to the old council building, long condemned. I trusted him, though.. and went in with him. He led me to a room on the second floor and ran off. There was a candle light seeping through the cracks, so I pushed it open. Holy One bless! He was laying on a simple mattress that had been thrown on the floor, his shirt off and only leather jerkins of a dark color covering his body. There were numerous weapons of all kinds hanging on the walls, and there he lay in the middle of it all on a mattress, staring at me. I couldn't help but stare back at him, his eyes like beacons, calling me to him.4

I should have known better then, he was too powerful too strong. We talked, parrying back-and-forth about his stalking me. It made no difference what he'd done, I was here, in his room, with him... he was master of this domain, not me. I backed towards the door, a sudden fear in my heart. He leaped up and grabbed me, kissing me deeply. Holy One! That single, deep kiss sent my head reeling with need to know him. He pulled me close and kept at it, then turned me around and pushed me to the mattress on the floor, straddling me. I had never been with a man, I had never thought about it, my own want to have power prevented me from thinking of it. He was going to rape me, it spread through my veins thickly, like a heady wine. My instinct took over, and I thrashed beneath him, trying to escape that hold. It tightened around me, and I did the only thing I could. I kicked him, right between those glorious legs. He reeled, and I jumped up, throwing the hood of my cloak over my head. The invisibility spell activated and I crept to the door, and slid out into the hall, running down the stairs. I heard that ghastly screaming of MY name all the way down the road. He sounded like a beast that had just lost it's mate. I felt terrible; I didn't sleep well that night, having reoccurring nightmares of that looming form in the corners.5

I saw Chasm frequently after that, he always had this glowing smile of appreciation around me, and I couldn't figure it out until the end... but we aren't there yet. He became my right hand, commanding my secret forces and bringing me news from the King of the Holy One's empire. He was a spy, sent to spy on me.. it didn't bother me though, I had nothing to hide. We grew closer.. even though Leon was sharing my bed at the time. (Leon.. god how I loved him, even then!) The Dragons came, and asked an audience with me. Chaos reigned supreme that day, people frightened the Dragons would burn the city and eat everyone. Chasm was at my side the entire time, at one point, as we were walking out to the court yard to speak with the head Dragon, he slipped his hand in mine. It shot through me like a bolt of lightning, the intense caring for him. We spoke with the Dragon's, they wished to be remembered, a school built in their name. I agreed, and the leader was so enchanted by my noble blood, he named me 'Friend of Dragons'. A high rank, considering they were solitary creatures and didn't care for human contact. They left, bestowing me with a scale. The war began, and Leon planned to take a group of forces and try and squash Anubis' forces before they got any closer to Mayer. He'd loved me.. loved me since the first night we'd been together. I didn't share this 'love', until that night. I had -never- told him I loved him.. but I did, and he asked me to marry him. I agreed, happily and he slipped a ring on my finger and pulled me close, kissing my forehead. I remember that night so well now, the sweet love we gave to each other. The next morning, he left. I waited until night, not even telling Chasm or another soul, then took a horse and snuck out after them.6

I followed them for months, staying far enough behind so I wasn't noticed by the scouts. I wanted to help him, but I couldn't think how.. then, it came to me! The scale! The Dragon's said I could use it to call them. I sped up, easily catching up with the group. Leon was in shock the moment he saw me, so close to danger, defenseless. I pulled him away, into the woods and kissed him, pressing his back against  a tree. I thought he'd cry, but he didn't, he stood strong as ever, just like the tree behind him. I told him of my plan, and left. I felt his pain, in my blood, beating through me.. like my very essence. I road hard and fast, getting back to Mayer in a matter of weeks, compared to the months it'd taken us to get to the Dwarven Mountains. I rushed up to my room and took the scale, then went looking for Chasm, he was happy to see me, but I had no time. We spoke quickly, and I asked him how best I could contact the Dragons. He told me to go to the highest point in Mayer, the castle tower. I went, him behind me. I called on the Dragons to help me defend Mayer and it's troops against the dark forces of Anubis. One came, and told me the rest were on their way, awaiting my orders of attack. The rest was quite fast.. and of little importance to me in the long run, except the fact they saved my city from destruction, then disappeared. Leon returned, and our wedding was set to being planned. He was overjoyed, but I still had contact with my dear Chasm, daily. 7

Then.. one day, while in a meeting with the Admiral of Mayer's Navy, his bodyguard, and Leon.. It happened. I wasn't there, and know not what happened, save a assassin was the culprit. The Admiral was having a row with Leon, so I excused myself and started down the hall. I must have just walked out the door as it happened. I was nearly to the stairs when I heard yelling and talk of a body falling from the roof. My heart stopped in my breast, a pain shot through me, because I knew. I knew without having to be told what I would find when I threw open the castle doors and ran to the side of the castle. I went into shock, seeing his mutilated body, contorted on the stone road. I thought I’d faint, but lacked the strength. There was a woman, who had seen the body fall, retching in a alley close by. I walked over, and sank into the pool of blood next to the body. His head.. was squashed like a pumpkin thrown against a wall, but it was whole.. in a way. I took it into my lap and stroked the dark hair, clotted with blood. The tears began to well up behind my eyes, as I sat in his blood, his head in my lap, stroking his hair. I'd loved him, deeper than I had ever loved anyone else in my life. Leon and the Admiral came out, the Admiral running off to get the coroner. I couldn't move, I couldn't stop the tears. Leon let me have a moment, then pulled me to my feet, shaking me. My eyes were abnormally dark, I remember him remarking about it. I jerked away from him and fled, to the shrubs next to the castle wall. I sank back against the wall and brought my legs up to my chest, letting my pain spill out in choking sobs. Leon came, and sat with me, staying quite next to me.8

After awhile though, he couldn't stay quiet any longer, not after witnessing what he had. He had to ask, "Natazy, you loved him, deeply, didn't you?" I looked at him, I could barely speak, there was something in my throat preventing it, stopping it. I finally nodded and he lowered his head, he stayed quiet a little longer, then brought his hand up and laid it on my knee. "I'm sorry... but I am here, I am here, please, don't leave me, don't leave me for the dead." He looked up at me, and I saw the pain in his own eyes, the fear there, he actually thought I would leave him for a dead man, he actually thought I had been with Chasm! I sprang to my feet, away from his horrid touch. I stared at him in horror, trying to understand what I had heard him say, trying to make myself believe it didn't mean what it had. "Leon, what are you saying? I-i-i, have never touched another man the way I have touched you! I have never been with anyone else! I would never think of it! Why would you even think it? Never say that. Never." I turned away from him then, and fled, fled from the man I loved more than life, more than I had loved Chasm. It was one of the most horrid days of my life. I couldn't stand it.9

I fled to the only place I knew to flee to, the castle. I went upstairs, and to the balcony. I moved away from the doors, and pressed my forehead against the cool stone, closing my eyes. Soon I felt someone behind me, pressing against me and holding me. My first thought was that it was Chasm, but no! He was dead! It brought new tears to my eyes, then he said to me, "Do not cry, Natazy, he is dead and there is nothing anyone can do. The guards are after the assassin that did it... and I, personally, shall see him dead soon. If that does not put you at ease, I do not know what will. Please, don't cry, it makes me fret." I smiled, my tears made the greatest warrior of them all 'fret'. It nearly made me laugh, I couldn't laugh though! Chasm had just died! I never really realized just how much I loved him till he died. It is usually that way, is it not? Well, it was that way for me as well.10

I dried my tears after awhile, and hugged him close. His closeness made me feel better, more secure. I knew this great man, this warrior among men would not let anyone harm me... that I would never come to the same end as Chasm. I would die warm and safe in our bed, with our children surrounding me, crying for their dying mother, whom they loved with all their hearts. Those thoughts brought joy to me, at the bleakest of times. He made me happy when I thought nothing could. He did the impossible.11

He took my hand and walked me to the library and we sat and talked. Something had to be done. The assassin must be found, and justice must be served. Yes, Chasm had originally come to spy on me, but he had eventually had a change of heart. He was a loyal servant to the Queen, as were the rest of the people of Mayer. His death would not go un-avenged. Leon promised to take out full retribution on the man once he found him. He patted my hand and offered me one of his roguishly handsome smiles. It made me think of long nights spent in our bed together, and I couldn't help but sigh. He took it as a sign of distress and frowned, reaching out to gather me to him and into his lap, heedless of anyone seeing and cradled me in his arms, rubbing my back. " I swear to you. He will pay. Do not worry, my love." OH! Heart be still! I thought I would die when he took me in his arms, as he'd done so many times before. But this time... it was as if his touch was brand new to me. As it always was. Maybe that is why I love him so, even as I write this... I crave his touch. It always feels new to me, as if I have never felt him before and it is the first time. He feels so splendid and warm, and masculine, I could loose myself in his arms. I laid my head on his shoulder and let out another sigh, then kissed his cheek softly, trying to reassure him of my state of comfort in his arms.12

Evidently he was reassured because in just a few moments, I found myself carried to our bedroom and laid upon the bed, and... well, the rest is history. I will not go into that. It is our private life, and I do not wish to reveal it's secrets. They are too dear to be laid open to the reader. I cherish those times though. I hold them dear to my heart. Leon made them passionate, yet... gentle for me, and he satisfied himself in my body, making me feel like the most beautiful creature in the world.13

That next day, when I awoke, I could not find him in our quarters.. so I dressed and went looking for him. I finally found him, in my office, sitting in my chair, thinking. I smiled, for I found the sight quite... softening. He always made my heart melt, and still does. Even as I continue to write this, and think of him, though he is away, my heart softens with those thoughts. He looked up at me, and smiled that roguishly handsome smile of his, the one he reserved for only me. I knew that smile, it graced my bed... and my heart. I couldn't help but walk forward to him, and he held out his arms to me, pulling me down into his lap. He held me firmly against him, and we stayed like this for awhile, just sitting, holding each other. We couldn't seem to let go, until... the Lord that Leon and I were arguing with the previous day when Chasm fell from the castle roof came knocking on the door. Leon scowled at the door, I had never seen such anger on his face. I knew why though.. he hated our private happiness being interrupted by people all the time. He hated it more than anything in the world. But I knew, it was one of the things we would have to put up with as people in our positions. So I stood up and went to open the door for the man. He strode in as if he owned the place, and that enraged Leon further. I went to calm him, slipping my hand into his and finding his eyes with my own. It seemed to work, because he didn't yell at him this day. They talked calmly, and I departed, to go about my business for the day. I stepped outside the door and conversed with the Lord's hired assassin for a bit and smiled. He seemed to be a nice enough man. I liked him very much, he was nice and polite. We got along well and I told him he always had a job at the castle if he was in want of one. He thanked me and I went on my way.14

Things went on in Mayer for awhile, then the Dark Lord started raising forces again. Leon was worried sick and knew he would have to fight sometime. By this time, everyone in Mayer and everywhere else knew that I was sleeping with my beloved General and that one day soon he would become King of Mayer. It was a well known fact, so he handled things right along side me.. It had been proven that he was descended from a line of ancient kings, and was in line for the throne of one of the other, more ancient cities of the realm.. so this made our match even more profitable for Mayer, and himself. We knew we would marry, and everyone else knew it as well. A wedding was planned, for very soon. But the Dark Lord was getting stronger. We built a town to the east, a trade town, and put that nasty Lord that we were always fighting with in charge of it so he could get out of our hair. The Dark Lord winded up attacking.. and people died. Leon had to leave.. to defend the kingdom. I bid him farewell but begged him not to go. He kissed me fiercely and said he had to though.. I have not seen him since. I am writing this now, as the Dark Lord attacks the kingdoms and destroys them one-by-one. Mayer is one of the only City's left standing against his power.15

I fear for Leon. I wish he would return. I want him to see his triplets before he dies, before we all die. I know now that we will. Even my children will perish in the fires of the Dark Lord... My beautiful children.... will die. I write this, hoping it will somehow manage to escape the flames and survive so others can know the history of Mayer and the world before the Dark Lord destroyed man.16

Holy One Save Us All.17

Natazy Rhyan Elipticano18