Gathering Storm (survivor challenge 3)

Gathering Storm (survivor challenge 3) 'Neath the darkling sky two souls meet and embrace. Power like never before seen surges 'round the mountaintop. Gwynneth of the Raven Hair imbues him with Gaea's might - the strength of the Earth. He gazes, stone-faced, preparing for the looming battle. His own fiery powers reflect from his blood-red eyes. Gently he holds her close, knowing that both may not survive the coming fray. Edmon, Fire Wizard of Balmoria, stands defiant with his Drow queen. As the storm gathers he pledges her his love and collects the force of nature from her eager lips. Suddenly Soron's demonic horde is upon them! With one word of blasting - "K'Panagh!" - he shatters the mountain beneath their feet. The goblins are swallowed up by the clashing rocks as Edmon prepares for the next onslaught. Wave after wave, in relentless succession goblins and orcs attack. Fire and Earth hold their ground and defend that last precious site. His strength begins to falter from the strain, and sensing this she passes to him of her own life force. Without realizing the source of the power, he instinctively channels it into one great strike. At last the evil minions are defeated, but as the dust settles he finds her lifeless at his feet. Gently he picks her up and places her on the great stone altar. He calls upon all his druidic lore and the power of the elves. His hands glow with radiant energy. "Ea banarok - O chelata!" Softly she stirs, and gazes into his eyes. They have survived to join the fight again another day, but her hair is now as gray as his. ~fin~ 3/31/2002 Oops... got carried away and had to use the old poet's Deus ex Machina to resurrect the heroine!! (grin). Written April 1st, 2002 © on Apr 01 2002 02:50 AM PST, Heinz Scheuenstuhl    0 • 10