Elleth nodded, "Well Eckl keeps making side remarks about some plan he has but i have no idea what it is! So  am pretty much sitting by waiting to be told. Eckl is like that though, he wants me to stay focused in the here and now and not worry. I guess it is a good idea." Elleth shrugged a little.<br/><br/>"Exploring sounds fun though, I want to see stuff too, not that I don't like it here it is just that I want to see the rest of the world and learn a few things about myself."<br/><br/>Elleth shut his mouth after that, he hadn't meant to say those last few words, he didn't like talking about his past and stuff. It was always awkward.<br/><br/>--<br/><br/>Eckl stepped out and made his way to the beach, his feet could be heard on the rocks and Elleth turned around.<br/><br/>"Sir!"<br/><br/>Elleth jumped up and made a slight bow, "Is anything wrong?"<br/><br/>Eckl smiled, Elleth seemed a little flustered, "Everything is fine Elleth I just wish to speak with you and Oriana."<br/><br/>Elleth looked over at Oriana a questioning look on his face, he slowly nodded his head, "Um alright."<br/><br/>Eckl smiled again, "You two aren't in trouble I just need to talk with you about some important matters. So if you would follow me to my study." Eckl motioned for them to follow him and he began walking.<br/><br/>Elleth helped Oriana up and followed Eckl, leaning over to Oriana he whispered, "Well this sure is odd...."<br/><br/>Eckl opened the door to the study and stood in the doorway for a moment. "Elleth could you wait outside, I need to speak to Oriana first." Eckl smiled at Oriana and showed her to a chair across from his desk. Closing the door he cast a powerful charm to prevent anyone from listening.<br/><br/>"Now Oriana, I have something very important to discuss with you I need you to pay attention and to understand."<br/><br/>Eckl grabbed a ivory sack and started to pull out some items from it, a silver crown, some documents, a bracelet, a necklace, and a ring. Seeting each item on the desk Eckl looked over at Oriana.<br/><br/>"Oriana I have been keeping something from you for these past many years. I did this to protect you so please understand that the choice that was made was made for your protection."<br/><br/>Eckl leaned back in his chair a slight misty look coming over his eyes, "Many years ago a prophecy was made, the prophecy concerned three children, two would help bring about the end of the world while the other would have power to challenge the dark lord. Now for the child that would challenge the dark lord there was some detail as to her birth, the stars would grace her. This happens rarely and it is usually a blessing. Many years ago I visited the elves and spoke with the king about this prophecy. That very night the queen gave birth to a daughter and the stars indeed graced the child's birth. The king and queen were going to run with the child to hide but I told them otherwise and took the child myself and we faked the child's death. The king and queen died soon after."<br/><br/>Eckl sighed heavily, "Oriana that child is you, you are heir to the elven throne and are one of the children of the prophecy. This means your life is in grave danger. If anyone were to learn of this you would be hunted down and killed. I have kept you safe for as long as I could but Anora is no longer safe for you. Something is moving. I want you to go back to the land of the elves and reclaim the throne. War is brewing and the elves have to be united to withstand the tide of evil that is about to befall us. Perhaps this will be your task in stopping the dark lord I don't know..... but understand that you must travel in secret and reveal nothing of who you are."<br/><br/>Eckl placed the crown and other items back in the sack, "These here will help prove who you are, take them. You won't be going alone though... I am going to send Elleth with you. He is powerful and I believe he will be very helpful to you. You can trust him, perhaps he will learn a few things as well."<br/><br/>Eckl looked behind him out of the window, the darkness was growing, fear gripped Eckl. A loud crash of thunder was heard and in one bright flash a building caught fire. Soon large shadows crawled around the entire school causing havoc. Screams could be heard and people were running everywhere. The teachers assembled and began fighting the monsters. Eckl looked directly at Oriana, "This is too fast, forgive me for being so slow. Take Elleth and run! Do not look back don't stay and help run!"<br/><br/>Eckl stood up and ran out of the room, Elleth was standing in the door trying to protect who he could. Eckl placed a firm hand on Elleth, "Elleth I am very sorry but time has been taking away from us. There was much I wanted to say but i am afraid that I have little time. In Erech there is a man named Treck, find him in the magical artifacts shop. He will help you. Go with Oriana. I am truly sorry about all this."<br/><br/>Pain was written across Eckl's face and Elleth stammered, "I am not going anywhere! I am staying here and helping!"<br/><br/>Eckl looked back at Oriana and then at Elleth, "No I have given you my orders you both will carry them out, no more questions! Now RUN!"<br/><br/>Eckl marched into the fray creating illusions to confuse the enemy and killing them with his sword. Elleth quickly grabbed his pack which he had left in Eckl's office, "I don't care what he says! I am helping."<br/><br/>Elleth turned to fight and what he saw chilled a figure of shadow stood before Eckl, he was tall towering over everyone. His presence sent utter terror through everyone. Only Eckl stood undaunted.<br/><br/>"Where is the child Eckl!! You cannot hide her from me now! I have returned! Soon my true body will be returned to me and no one will be able to stand against me."<br/><br/>Eckl stood resolute, "You will not have what you want, not back to the abyss with you!"<br/><br/>Eckl flung a silver orb at the apparition, light enveloped them and Elleth could hear Eckls voice in his head, 'I said run Elleth, there is nothing you can do! Be strong, take the boats and leave! Don't let me die in vain, I am doing this to save you and Oriana.'<br/><br/>Tears streamed down Elleth's face, he turned around and grabbed Oriana's hand, "Come on!"<br/><br/>Eckl sighed knowing the last of his strength would only put a temporary halt on the dark lord, with the last of his strength he spoke to Oriana as well, 'I know you wish to be free, but duty has been laid upon you! You must rise up and except it. Be careful and reunite the elves!'