Ivy spent the day climbing down the wooded slope that lead up the back of the cliff. Night crept over the forest and she began to grow tired but she trudged on. But soon the dampness of the foggy air began to make her feel stiff, so she took a rest on a large mossy rock.
Suddenly she heard the galloping of horse hooves not far off. Then she saw lanterns bobbling in the distance. Ivy crouched down and listened.
A man began to speak, "It'll take a little less than a day to reach the top. We don't even know if this is where they went."
"No," Prince Tryte's voice sounded clearly. "But there are griffin nests on this cliff. It's a logical guess."
"Maybe we should break into groups then," Ivy recognized the voice of Burlock. "And cover more ground as we climb up."
"Idiot," said Tryte. "If they want to leave this place they'll go by griffin. What we should do is put out these lanterns so that they don't see us coming."
Ivy watched as, one by one, the lanterns went out. All was dark again, but she could still hear the crackling of leaves. Then she heard the near whisper of a familiar voice.
"We must find her. I hope she's alright."
It was her father, the King. He walked right past her!
It seemed that Prince Tryte and his men had teamed with men from her own castle to look for her. They thought she had been kidnapped. Then, as fast as she could, Ivy darted from their voices.
"What was that?" A man asked, hearing the loud rustle of leaves.
"Probably just a stag," said Sir Blake, looking back into the darkness.
By the next morning, Ivy had reached Twinewood, the forest where Carbuncle and Jade dwelled. Weary from travelling, she practically crawled down the dirt road until, at last, she saw the large tree on the top of a small grassy knoll. But the door seemed charred with black and was swung open. Ivy collapsed into sleep.
Hours passed and Fresia gasped as she saw the princess laying there. Fresia and Carbuncle had just come from the Northern Castle in search of Jade, but they learned that he nor Ivy had been there and that a search party had been sent out, not to mention the price that had been put on Jade's head.
Fresia lifted Ivy into her lap as Carbuncle went to get a damp rag.
"What are you doing here?" Fresia whispered and Ivy's eyes began to flicker in response.
"Jade," she said. "I have to find Jade."
Then, as Carbuncle was coming back outside, he noticed a paper stuck between the planks of the door. He pulled it out and unfolded it. Then he looked up, with wide eyes.
"What is it?" Fresia asked.
"He's gone to turn himself in."
"No!" Ivy gasped, grabbing Carbuncle's sleeve and pulling herself up. She snatched away the note and read it.
"I've gone to turn myself in.
What other choice do I have with no faith or evidence?"
-Jade"
Ivy broke into tears as her heart sank.
"No!" She cried. "NO!"
"You better tell us what happened," Fresia said, wiping a tear from her own eye.
Author notes
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This was good, interesting turn of events:.)
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oh my!!!!!!! wow, this is great. a very short chapter, but gripping all the same. i cant wait to see what happens next.
but i dont see really why jade suddenly decided to turn himself in for no reason whatsoever. -
I think your writing is better with each part. I have to agree with the comment above. The end of this part was unexpected. I love this story so far. Keep that amazing pen flowing.
Your friend....s.
beginning: 4, language: 4, plot: 3, ending: 5, dialog: 3, characters: 4.
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*whines*
i want part 6
NOW! lol
i love this. its a great story.
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WOW!
Sorry that I didn't make a comment on every part, I just couldn't stop reading, it was so good. The end of this chapter reminds me a little of this movie I have - so tragic, if you don't wanna cry don't watch it - it's good but I HATE the ending. (I can deal with yours )I'm a bit surprised that Jade would turn him self in - Great story so far. ME WANT MORE!!!!!!!!!!!
Alexia (the force is strong with this one)
beginning: 4, language: 4, plot: 4, ending: 4, dialog: 4, characters: 4.
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Hi Frodofon:
What imagery, I was right there in the midst of it all. I even stepped into a Griffins nest. I could see the King pass by Ivy as she crouched down and his long cape swaying in the breeze.
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More, More, More, I want more.
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