Other Worlds

Somewhere Else Entirely -85-

The company waken and continue their trek back to Blackstone. On the way back to the Ptuvil's Claw the news of what had happened goes round the town and a crowd gathers when they arrive. Now must come the tricky task of discovering, if possible, who their attackers had been.

Somewhere Else Entirely

by Penny Lane

85 - Who are these men?

Somewhere Else Entirely -84-

When Garia awakes from her inadvertant nap it is to the realization that the ptuvil will return... The camp must be prepared for another possible battle. Help arrives from an unexpected source, however. What are dranakh doing here? Somehow the company must survive the afternoon and make their way back to safety.

Somewhere Else Entirely

by Penny Lane

84 - Dranakh, Ptuvil, Guns

Somewhere Else Entirely -83-

Garia steps in something unpleasant... and that is the start of a desperate, terrifying struggle for life against foes both unexpected... and unimaginable! With the company in disarray she begins to show the qualities that any Queen must have.

Somewhere Else Entirely

by Penny Lane

83 - Thunderbolt

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Garia rides out with her men to learn about the lands the King granted her. Along the way they discover a tale of theft, neglect, innocence and family feuding. Stott proves he can use a bow before the company make their final camp at the head of Blackstone Vale.

Somewhere Else Entirely

by Penny Lane

82 - Into The Wild

Somewhere Else Entirely -81-

Garia visits the hairdresser, Merizel finds a dajan tuner and Brydas tells Garia that some of the townspeople find the shoemaker's attitude objectionable. The afternoon planning meeting covers mine positioning, railroads, zoning, sewage works and concrete, but others in the town are making plans too...

Somewhere Else Entirely

by Penny Lane

81 - Coal Town

Winter's Child: Chapter 6

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Mitsuo is a promising martial artist and dating the most popular girl in school. Life seems perfect until his sixteenth birthday when he comes into his mother's heritage and his father's curse.

 
 

Winter's Child
Chapter 6
New World

By
Amethyst
“I don’t think you need to worry about maintaining my modesty,” I joked, “I don’t seem to have any.”

Somewhere Else Entirely -80-

Garia takes a ride as far as the dam which supplies Blackstone with water. On her return she finds two puzzled Questors waiting. The afternoon answers many of their questions and Jaxen learns about a new form of transport.

Somewhere Else Entirely

by Penny Lane

80 - The Questors

Alex in Wonderland - 12

Alex always wanted to be a girl.
He gets his wish when he wakes up on an alien world.
Alex in Wonderland
Chapter 12
Duty

By
Amethyst
“Hooray for Zenin,” I said without much enthusiasm. “Thanks for the talk Mom, I guess I had better go get this talk over with. I’ll send Isra back in as I leave.”

Winter's Child: Chapter 5

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Mitsuo is a promising martial artist and dating the most popular girl in school. Life seems perfect until his sixteenth birthday when he comes into his mother's heritage and his father's curse.

 
 

Winter's Child
Chapter 5
Four Seasons

By
Amethyst
He was still staring like a deer caught in the headlights. “Okay Miyuki I’ll see you naked.” He blushed and quickly corrected himself, “Later! I’ll see you later!”

Somewhere Else Entirely -79-

Garia's investigation into the fighting between her new maids reveals a deeper, darker secret, one which she must drop everything to resolve. Out of her depth, she calls in help from the town assembly. The evil-doers are confronted, but there is an unexpected side-effect...

Somewhere Else Entirely

by Penny Lane

79 - Staffing problems

Winter's Child: Chapter 4

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Mitsuo is a promising martial artist and dating the most popular girl in school. Life seems perfect until his sixteenth birthday when he comes into his mother's heritage and his father's curse.

 
 

Winter's Child
Chapter 4
Revelations

By
Amethyst
My mother was suddenly right in front of the Kitsune holding him a foot off the ground by his throat. “You have already lost two tails in this prank of yours. If you do not explain yourself now I will personally remove the remaining seven.”

Somewhere Else Entirely -78-

Garia and Keren take a ride out for the day, to find out what is beyond the ridge above the town. The answer is surprising to all. Yarling learns about geology while Feteran discovers why no enemy may attack from the north. Their day out is ended by the appearance of some unexpected visitors...

Somewhere Else Entirely

by Penny Lane

78 - The Stone Sea

Alex in Wonderland - 11

Alex always wanted to be a girl.
He gets his wish when he wakes up on an alien world.
Alex in Wonderland
Chapter 11
Tahrin

By
Amethyst
~To be fair,~ Michelle spoke in my mind, ~I would have totally been in on that action if I had known about it or had the coin to bet.~

Winter's Child: Chapter 3

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Mitsuo is a promising martial artist and dating the most popular girl in school. Life seems perfect until his sixteenth birthday when he comes into his mother's heritage and his father's curse.

 
 

Winter's Child
Chapter 3
Department Nine

By
Amethyst
I vaguely heard my father groan, “Well shit. This day just keeps getting better. Miyuki, if you could please look away from the naked boy, I think we should let him dress so we can all have a talk.”

Alex in Wonderland - 10

Alex always wanted to be a girl.
He gets his wish when he wakes up on an alien world.
Alex in Wonderland
Chapter 10
Uninvited Guest

By
Amethyst
I looked from Don to Jezz and said, “Call it a hunch, but I’m beginning to think that he thinks I’m crazy.”

Winter's Child: Chapter 2

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Mitsuo is a promising martial artist and dating the most popular girl in school. Life seems perfect until his sixteenth birthday when he comes into his mother's heritage and his father's curse.

 
 

Winter's Child
Chapter 2
Reborn

By
Amethyst
“Why did you only dispute the murderer part of that statement?” I asked, worried now.

Somewhere Else Entirely -77-

Keren and Garia realize that they can delay no longer in discussing the two major issues confronting them - the 'beings' and their obvious love for each other. A small group rides out into the country and many things are spoken of, including free will, predestination, the tests of Kings, transfers between worlds, hostile countries and much else besides.

Somewhere Else Entirely

by Penny Lane

77 - Conference

Winter's Child: Chapter 1

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Mitsuo is a promising martial artist and dating the most popular girl in school. Life seems perfect until his sixteenth birthday when he comes into his mother's heritage and his father's curse.

 
 

Winter's Child
Chapter 1
Love and War

By
Amethyst
“How are you going to do that? By boring me? Listen asshole I have places to be so if you’re going to try to kick my ass get it over with and stop standing around trying to be intimidating. It’s not working and it’s a waste of all of our time.” I started to shift my position into a ready stance.

Somewhere Else Entirely -76-

Sukhana is anxious to try out her new saddle and takes a ride around Blackstone with Garia. On their way back Garia discovers that Senidet has hidden talents and makes her a proposition. Later, the steam engine is demonstrated and Master Yarling makes a confession.

Somewhere Else Entirely

by Penny Lane

76 - Revelations

Alex in Wonderland - 9

Alex always wanted to be a girl.
He gets his wish when he wakes up on an alien world.
Alex in Wonderland
Chapter 9
Future Tense

By
Amethyst
It seemed to work for a moment. ~Well as long as we’re not directly involved in anything big… wait what?!~ I could feel her panic threatening to overwhelm me. ~Our coming here is going to cause a zombie apocalypse?! The end of technology?! Gods and magic returning to Earth?!~

Somewhere Else Entirely -75-

Jaxen has returned from Tranidor... but his caravan is much larger than anyone expected. Accompanying it are both strangers and unexpected friends. In some of the wagons are mysterious crates and packages, demonstrating that the guildsmen have not been idle while Garia, Keren and party have been absent from the capital.

Somewhere Else Entirely

by Penny Lane

75 - Gifts From Afar

Alex in Wonderland - 8

Alex always wanted to be a girl.
He gets his wish when he wakes up on an alien world.
Alex in Wonderland
Chapter 8
Noble Prize

By
Amethyst
“Let’s get down to business Viscount,” I said, deliberately referring to him by title only. “I would like to look at, and perhaps purchase, this book your mother spoke of. I have no wish to involve myself in the power games of the nobility. If you wish to gain my favor, then you would be best served by giving me what I want.”

Somewhere Else Entirely -74-

Garia takes on some more staff as they attempt to discover what happened to the tenth frayen. In order to investigate quietly she begins a census of the town which causes further confusion. Sookie has her first ride on Tixi and then a meeting is interrupted with alarming news...

Somewhere Else Entirely

by Penny Lane

74 - The Census

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The townspeople begin to discover just how extraordinary their new liege is, as they see her in action and speak to her and Keren. Sukhana gets a mount and Snep gets a new friend while the womenfolk of Blackstone inspect the latest fashions from the palace.

Somewhere Else Entirely

by Penny Lane

73 - Show and Tell

Alex in Wonderland - 6

Alex always wanted to be a girl.
He gets his wish when he wakes up on an alien world.
Alex in Wonderland
Chapter 6
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang

By
Amethyst
~As tempting as that is... Oh damn is that tempting right now... I don't think we should until we know what caused this. I wouldn't want any of our heads to explode.~

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