A world ruled by Elves

[*ShinyKitty*]

Shiori fell to the ground. She opened her eyes and saw Crow on top of her and another man lying on the ground, dead. "Wha--What happened?" Crow got off of her and sighed. "You were spacing again and almost got killed." She looked at the man again, still in shock. "You killed one of your own kind?" "No. Another Elf did. He saw me save you and thought I was an Elf too. He killed the man." Shiori sat up and looked around. "You need to leave. If anyone finds that you're human then..." Crow put a finger to her lip and she silenced. "Don't worry." He stood up and lifted her up with him. "Will you be alright?" Shiori nodded and smiled. "Yeah." Crow was about to kiss her, but stopped hearing someone call Shiori's name. He let go of her and ran. Shiori stood there, motionless, still staring where he had vanished.

"Shiori!" Osatai, her father ran up to her and hugged her. "I'm glad that you're alright. One of my men told me that you were almost killed, but another man saved you." He let go of her and looked around. "Where, who is this other man? I must thank him for saving my daughter." Shiori looked at the ground. "I don't know. I just saw him run off. Probably to go back and fight." Osatai nodded and looked at his men. "Go back to your stations." "Yes, sir!" And they left them.

"Shiori, maybe you should go home. Rest. And tell Rini I love her." He smiled and walked off. Shiori kept standing there and sighed. "Father's right. I should go home. maybe Rini and I can go to the Shoran Forest." She smiled slightly and walked off. She still held her bow tightly, in case she had to use it quickly.

She opened the door and Rini jumped into her. "Good to see you too, Rini." She laughed. Rini looked up at her and smiled. "You're home early. That rarly happens now. I'm just happy to see you." Shiori hugged her and walked further inside, shuting the door behind her.

"I was thinking we could take a trip to go see Jiko. What do you say?" Rini's eyes glowed and she grinned. Shiori laughed. "I'll take that as a yes. Pack your things." "Yes." They both went into their bed rooms and started to pack somethings. Rini ran out and joined Shiori who was waiting for her at the door, and they both walked out.

They walked through the village and to the edge of the forest. They waited there for a while, until a three-tailed white fox greeted them. "Rini, Shiori, come in. It's been all too long." And the three walked into the forest.

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Aileen took one last look of the palace before she ran into the woods. She muttered a spell and her tracks were quickly erased by the wind. I won't ever be used by you again Nevelti. The Royal Highness Nevelti could be assasinated for all she cared.

She kept running until she reached a small village and even then she merely got up on her steed, Bain, and rode fast. When running from the Royal Army, it was always best to only stop when you're far far away.

It was daybreak by the time Aileen finally stopped running. She picketed Bain on a fence and walked into the empty house that she had barricaded magically so that only she could go in. Away from the harsh life that she had once had, Aileen collapsed on her bed and fell asleep.

[*ShinyKitty*]

Shiori smiled, happy to be away from the war. She had fought in it for three years and it's been stressful, it's always nice to relax and get away from it all. Rini was glad that Shiori was safe and here with her. She always feared when her sister left to fight. She would wait, wondering if her sister would come back. Everytime she did, Rini would also hug her, happy that she's still alive. They walked deeper into the forest, many other creatures running around. Most greeted them, but only Rini could understand them. The only reason Shiori could understand Jiko was because she spoke all lanuages, including human. She was like a god of this forest, protecting it with her own life. This is where Shiori and Rini could feel safe. Nobody else was allowed in here. They were the only people who could enter without being killed, and whoever they allowed.

The three of them stopped in a small clearing, rocks lying everywhere, making good seats. "How is the war?" Jiko asked, lying down on one of the rocks. Shiori sighed, placing her bow next to her. "Same as usual. People are dying and nothing is being gained. Athough, it seems that we are winning. The Humans have been growing weaker everyday. Many of them dead or caught. Our green feilds have turned red with all the blood we've spilled." Rini hugged Shiori, lying her head on her lap. "I don't want you to go back." "I'm sorry, but that's my duty. Father would..." "I don't care about Father. He left us alone to fight in this war when he could be at home taking care of us." Shiori didn't say another word and just placed her hand on Rini's side.

"I can tell that this will be a long war. Even if all the Humans are conquered. There will still be those few who are willing to keep fighting, and those few like us who will give our lives to help." Rini looked up at her and slightly smiled. "Can you play your flute for me? It's been so long." Shiori smiled and nodded. Rini sat up and leaned against another rock, while Shiori took out her wooden flute from her bag. She took a deep breath, closed her eyes and started to play. It was a slow sweet melody. The winds around blew gentlly, making the fallen leaves dance among them. Rini looked at them in amazment, it looked like magic.