Laughables

[WitchQueen]

Razrif, thanks for the story site. I looked at some of it and the stories are really cute. I will look at the site again.

Ishtar is enjoying the show with the children. The show is really funny and Adonis the Magnificent is truly great. The show is about a funny man with his donkey. The stories are Muslim stories and can be read at the web site listed above by Razrif. The show consisted of three short stories. The actors and the stage set and the costumes were really clever. After the show was over Adonis and the other actors welcomed the children to the theatre and told them they hope that they will come to the theatre again. The children thanked them and answered that they hope this will be possibe for them.

Adonis came down to the audience and introduced himself to Ishtar and he welcomed her to Xanthia. He also told her he recieved an invitation to the wedding of herself and Ahmed and he looks forward to attending the event. The wedding will take place in two weekd on the 7th of Ocotber. That is a very nice time of year Adonis tells Ishtar. Adonis is truly charming to the women. He always has been that way. This includes to Ishtar even though she is the bethrothed of Ahmed Mohamed Hassem, one of the great warriors of Xanthia.

Now Adonis and Ishtar bid farewell and it is time for the children to prepare for their walk back to the orphanage. The children are still talking about the play as they make their journey home. Ishtar has Cassem follow the children in the carrige to make sure they reach the orphanage safely. Once they reach the orphanage they say their good nights to Ishtar and thank her for taking them to see the three plays about the man and his donkey. After their farewells it is time for Cassem to drive Ishtar, Neeta and Moara to the City Hotel where they are to spend the night. Ishtar is happy to be in her room now as she is tired. The time is late and it is about twelve o'clock. Ishtar gets ready for bed and once she is under the covers she decides to call to Ahmed on the cell phone so that she can talk about her day but first she must call Ibraham and see how he is doing. Ibraham answers the phone and Ishtar asks him how he is doing. Ibraham tells Ishtar he is well considering how things are going. Ishtar asks where he is? Ibraham tells her he is at the training camp staying in his father's quarters. He likes to use the short wave radio. Have you heard any news about your mother's condition? No says Ibraham, "I have not heard any news about her. I will have to speak to my father. I will call him later in the evening." "Alright Ibraham I will call him after I am done talking to you." "Ishtar I will go now so that you can do that. Good night."

Now Ishtar calls Ahmed who is still on the planet Quetta. The calls do not always go through to Quetta but Ishtar tries anyway. "Hello Ahmed?" "Yes it is Ahmed. How are you Ishtar?" "I am fine Ahmed. We made the trip to Kimbala and I spent time with Criossa and the children. Then in the evening we took all of the children to the theatre to see Adonis the Magnificent in three plays about a man and his donkey. The plays were great and very funny. They really had a wonderful time at the show and Adonis came down to the audience and introduced himself to the children and me. He is very charming I have to say."

"Ishtar, did you purchase your wedding clothing?" "Yes I did Ahmed. The clothing will be of gold cloth and very traditional. I think you will be pleased with what I chose." "Alright, Ishtar they sound very nice. I will prepare the celebration. It will take place at the grounds of the training camp at Najat. The celebration will be inside of the dining hall. We will move the tables to the outer part of the room. We will have music."

"You did very well today Ishtar and I am proud of you. Now tomorrow you will visit the other two Orphanages in Constantine and Addas. Try to do something special with the children at those two places also. Do you think you can do that?" "I will try Ahmed. I also wish to tell you that I spoke with Ibraham tonight. He said he will talk to you later in the evening. Also how is Munna doing?" "Munna has improved. She is happy to be back to Quetta with her family. We have a very good doctor for her." "This is good news and I know that Ibraham will be happy to hear what you have said."

"I look forward to seeing you again Ahmed. Take care." "I also look forward to being with you Ishtar. Now I must go. Call me again tomorrow night."

WitchQueen

[WitchQueen]

The following morning Ishtar was up early. It was time for them to get ready to travel from the city of Masra where they were to the city of Constantine. Ishtar had promised Ahmed that she would visit all of the orphanages. Ishtar wanted to do something special for the children so she called Adonis and asked him if he would consider traveling to Constantine and Addas to entertain the rest of the orphans. Adonis said he would be happy to entertain the children. Perhaps on day some of them would think about acting even if they did as amatures. It is fun he said and could be a bright spot in their lives. The could even put on plays at the orphanages. Maybe some of them could get together and write some plays. Ishtar thought that he had some good ideas. Adonis agreed to speak to the children and try to encourage them.

Ishtar told Adonis that they would be picking him up in about one half hour. Adonis told her that would be good. See you then. Now it was time for Ishtar to dress for the journey. After she was ready to go she went to see Neeta and Moara in the room next door. Neeta and Moara were almost ready to go so Ishtar waited in their room while they finished getting ready.

Now the clerk came to tell Ishtar that Cassem was waiting outside with the horses and carriage. The three women were ready to go. Cassem helped them to board the carrige and they were on their way. They had refilled the bottles of water at the water station and they brought some bread and fruit with them. They looked around as they made their way to the theatre where they would pick up Adonis. He was ready and waiting for them. Adonis climbed on board the carriage and sat down by Ishtar. The journey tool awhile and they chatted along the way. Adonis told Ishtar that they would have to act with him when it was time for the show. Ishtar was surprised at this and she told him she would do her best. Adonis told Neeta and Moara too. They thought this was the funniest thing they ever heard. You must help. I will direct you. They finally agreed when they saw that Adonis was quite serious.

Since Xanthia is such a beautiful place to be they all enjoyed the scenery along the way. The mountains in the distance with the snow on the tops. Very rarely does any one travel up high into the mountains. Along where they were traveling the ground was more hilly with the road carved out. There are many green trees on the hills. Many of them with flowers. You can hear many birds chirping along the way. Down below the view of the valley is truly beautiful. There are farms down there. A nice place to live.

It takes about one and one half hours to travel from Masra to Constantine. Finally the city is visible to them. This is a beautiful Arabic city. The Tiger River winds from the valley around the city of Constantine. There are no crockodiles in the rivers up here. The crockodiles are located in the rivers that wind through the Rain Forest. That is the southern part of the Rain Forest.

Finally the arrive at the Orphanage of Constantine. The children are brought here from the transportation site located in one of the caves at the base of one of the mountains.

The children are excited to have visitors. Criossa has also been making the journey with Ishtar, Neeta, Moara and Adonis. The four women have been getting to know each other while making the journey.

Criossa has visited this orphanage on other occasions. She is responsible for the lessons and activities planned for the children and she does a very good job at doing this.

The children are expecting them and are waiting as patiently as children can wait. Criossa has called for all of the children to meet in the dinig room. The children know that the children of Masra got to see the play at the theatre. There is also a theatre in Constantine. Adonis is the curator of the theatre so he can do what others cannot. The plan is for the children to walk to the theatre tonight and see a show. It will be a puppet show at the theatre. And also alittle play. Ahmed had asked Adonis to work something out for all of the children when Ishtar visits with them. So Adonis did exactly that.

The show will take place tonight but for now Ishtar will sit in on the lessons with the children. She can even read some books to them at story time and assist the teacher. Criossa will be meeting with the staff of the orphanage. The older children have already left for school. The attend with the other children who live with their parents. Sometimes some of the children become friends with an orphan and the family likes the child and asks if the child can come and live with them. This is nice because the children are already friends. Ishtar would like to take one of the children but this is difficult because how to chose?

Cassem has been taking care of the horses at the blacksmith barn and he is checking out the city. Neeta and Moara decided to see the city also.

The day goes by quickly and Cassem comes back to pick up Ishtar and take her to the Hotel. Ishtar has since met the older children and all of them will be going to the theatre. Ishtar explains to them that Criossa and her will meet them at the theatre at eight o'clock. They do not mind walking in the dark. It is pretty safe in Constantine."See you all later," says Ishtar.

Adonis spent the day in the main part of thea city at the theatre preparing for the evening show. He will be spending the night at a friend's house. Cassem drops Ishtar at the hotel and tells Ishtar that Neeta and Moara will meet her there."Ishtar, I will pick you up in time for the show but tonight I will be staying at the training camp. See you later."

Ishtar checks in the hotel. Two rooms. One for her and one for Neeta and Moara. The room is nice and Ishtar decides to take a shower and a short nap. It is only four o'clock. Ishtar always brings her alarm clock with her. Neeta calls, they are on the way back. Ishtar gives her the room number and tell Neeta they should be ready to go to a cafe at five thirty. That way we can eat and still be at the theatre by Seven thirty. Cassem will be here to pick us up at five thirty. Neeta tells Ishtar they are on their way now.

Ishtar gets herself ready for the show and goes downstairs to the lobby. Neeta and Moara are ready. They are happy with their room. The three ladies look very nice for the theatre. The children will also be wearing their best clothes. They are very excited about all of this.

At five thirty Cassem arrives and the women board the carriage with the help of Cassem. Ishtar, Neeta and Moara have their meal in the Constantine Cafe on Center Stree. They all have seafood. The meal is delicious and the cafe is decorated uniquely.

Now it is time to leave for the theatre. This theatre is truly Arabic. There is a balcony all around and some of the actors live on the upper floors. Cassem rides them past the theatre to the dis embarkment area and helps the women down. The children have not yet arrived. Ishtar and the other two women go inside and check with Adonis. He is in his dressing room preparing for his part. Adonis tells them to follow his lead. You can't mess up. Ishtar tells him she will try her best."Okay," says Adonis. "Try your best,My Beloved Queen." It is time to see if the children are here.

The children have arrived and are checking in. Ishtar sits with Criossa. The theatre is packed. The children are looking at the interior of the theatre. It is ornate. Time for the show to start. The children laugh and Ishtar did her part well. Neeta and Moara had to danace with Adonis and Criossa played and instrument.

Finally the show was over and it was time to leave the theatre. Ishtar decides to walk to the orphanage with the children. Criossa is happy about this. Two of the younger children hold Ishtar's hands. Ishtar does not know what to do. They are all so sweet. Life can be sad even here.

Cassem rides ahead and waits with Neeta and Moara at the orphanage. Finally they count every one to be sure they are all accounted for and then it is time for all the children to check in. Ishtar tells them she will come back and see them again. Criossa will be spending the night at the orphanage and they will pick her up in the morning. Once again Ishtar tells the children Good night and then she climbs into the carriage. The evening was bittersweet. Back at the hotel Ishtar decides to call Ahmed after she is ready for bed. In her night clothes and under the covers she dials. "Hello" "It's Ishtar, Ahmed the evening went fine. The children are adorable and I would like to have one." "I'll think about it Ishtar, Alright?" "Alright. There are quite a few of them." "There are we will see."

"How is Munna?" "She is the same. Ishtar don't forget about the Druids." "I have not, Ahmed. We have to visit one more orphanage. In Addas. Then I will return to the Palace." "Alright, Ishtar call me again when you are home. We talk more. Don't forget I must go to Kruata by ship." "I won't Ahmed. I miss you now, I will miss you then. Good night." "Good night, Ishtar."

WitchQueen

[WitchQueen]

It was morning and Ishtar had awaken early. She spent her time getting ready for the trip to Addas. This trip would take about two hours. Neeta and Moara were waiting for Ishtar in the lobby of the hotel and Cassem and Adonis were outside with the carriage. Ishtar paid the hotel bill and it was time to go.

Adonis helped the women into the carriage and then he climbed in. Traveling through the city of Constantine was a pleasure. This truly was the most beaautiful city on Xanthia but then Ishtar thought that everytime she traveled to one of the cities or the quaint village spread throughout the continent of Oman.

The journey passed quickly and before they realized they were entering Addas. Many Afghanis live in this city although there were also some of the Arabs there too.
The orphanage consisted of some Afghani children and also some of the Arabs. The children got to learn about each other.

Criossa also had been traveling in the carriage with Ishtar, Neeta, Moara and Adonis. Most of the talk was about the Magic show that Adonis and the other actors would be putting on. As before the show would take place at eight o'clock at night. The theatre was not too far from the orphanage. The weather should be nice for the walk. All of the women would be walking to the theatre with the children.Today was not a school day for the older children and they were excited about the show. First the play and then the Magic Show.

Today was chore day at the orphanage so the children were all up early to get a start. This way they would have time to get cleaned up and ready for the show. Ishtar attended reading time with the younger children. After they tidied up their play room. Ishtar helped the children with the tidying up.

Ishtar, Neeta and Moara had lunch with Crioss and they discussed plans of the day. After lunch Ishtar, Neeta and Moara left with Cassem for the hotel. It was time to check in since they would also be spending the night in Addas as they had in the other two cities. The hotel was very modern compared to the other two hotels they had spent the nights at. All of the women decided to take a rest for awhile. The journey had been long and somewhat tiring. About four o'clock Ishtar got up and decided to get ready for the theatre. She took her time. She called to Neeta and Moara and told them she was up and getting ready. We can leave a little early and walk around town and sightsee. Then we can find a cafe for our evening meal. We will decide where to meet with Cassem when it is time to go back to the orphanage. Try to be ready by four thirty. We do not really have that much time before we have to meet them. Four thirty the women met in the lobby of the hotel. They explained to Cassem what they wanted to do. He said, "Ishtar, you have to be at the orphanage by seven o'clock. I know of a very nice cafe about three blocks over. I will wait there for you. It is called the Cafe of Addas and it is very nice. So this was agreed on and the ladies departed for their walk to the Cafe of Addas.

Along the way they saw some clothing shops with Afghani style clothing. And a shoe shop, mostly sandels. They passed a jewelry store. Ishtar would like to get a gold bracelet but she only had nine of the gold coins left from her journey across the River Styx. She thought about it and decided she must find away to earn some money of her own.

She did go into the Cosmetic store to look around. She bought a perfume with a light fragerence. She decided to go to the cosmetic shop in her village of Najat for what she needed. She did not want to ask Ahmed for a gold bracelet at this time. He already bought all of her clothes, Tartufe, Morocco and the saddle. She did have her bank account that Ahmed had opened for her but she wanted to wait awhile before she spent any of that. Enough of this.

Now they had reached the Cafe of Addas and were seated at a nice table by the window. The owner had a purple parrot in the cafe. The parrot was in a large metal cage but the door was opened and the parrot was outside on the top of the cage. He definitely was noisy but fun.

The women had their meals and everything was very tasty. The food on Xanthia was very good but unusual you could say. After the meal, Ishtar paid for their food and it was time to ride to the orphanage. This took about fifteen minutes and then they were there. Cassem told Ishtar he would pick them up at the orphanage at midnight. That's good, Cassem. See you then. And now they all started to walk to the theatre with the children. Ishtar walked along with Criossa and they talked alont the way.

As with the other shows the children enjoyed the show. Laughter was heard. The theatre was full. Adonis was great as usual.

WitchQueen

[WitchQueen]

The Magic Show and the play were now over. Ishtar and Criossa walked back to the orphange with the children. The night was clear. The stars were bright. One could see the planet of Gerra in the night time sky. Gerra is the blue planet with the rings around it. You can see it even better early in the morning around the time of four o'clock. Tonight though it was exceptionally clear and the planets were aligned so it was possible for them to see Gerra.

The children were chatting excitedly as they walked along the streets of Addas. Adonis was with Cassem in the carriage and Neeta and Moara were also walking along with Ishtar and Criossa. Now they all reached their destination of the orphanage and it was time for the children to go inside with their teachers. They bid farewell to Ishtar and the others and this brought the evening to an end.


Ishtar tells Criossa they will pick her up in the morning for the journey back to Najat. This will be a long journey of about four hours. Criossa tells Ishtar she will be ready by four o'clock. With that Ishtr, Neeta and Moara board the carriage for the journey to the Hotel of Addas. The ride through the city is sort of mystical. Amist now hangs in the air around the city and the lights project a foggy glow.

At the hotel Ishtar tells Cassem to be there at about three thirty in the morning and they will be ready for the trip home. Then Ishtar, Neeta and Moara go up to their rooms. Ishtar readies for bed and then she calls Ahmed on the cell phone. She wants to know how he is doing on Queeta. Ahmed answers his phone and greets Ishtar. He explains that, "Munna has decided to remain in Quetta with her family. Since Ahmed is to marry Ishtar she feels there is no place for her on Xanthia now. The agreement has been made. Ishtar I only took the concubines because it was so lonely here waiting for you to come. I hope you understand this." "I understand Ahmed. I an happy that you have waited for me to be here with you. And also you do have the children." "That was part of the deal that the children were to be mine. This is something I am adament about. It will be I who raises them. Ibraham is traveling around by himself and I must spend some time with him. I will be taking him to Kruata when I go there. This will be soon. I hope you understand that I must leave and speak to the council in Kruata. Both continents must be prepared for any kind of attack. To the north and the south there are ice caps. Most planets with water are arranged this way. There are a few people who like to go to these places and explore from time to time. I do not know if we will be able to reach any of the explorors. We just have to hope for the best for them."

"Ahmed, I will make sure I keep up my guard at all times. I will also continue to practice with my powers so that I can perfect using them. We will be on our journey home early tomorrow morning. All of the children truly had a happy time at the theatres and we really enjoyed the walk through the cities. I would like to come and see them at times when I can. The night was very clear and then the mist rolled in and gave an eriey glow to the city. We did get to see the planet Gerra though before the mist rolled in."

"Ishtar I want you to come here to me now. I want to see you and I want to know if it is possible for you to do this, so try. Come in your nightgown to my room. I think I can help you to do this. Just think to come to me. I want to know how far you can travel. I will be waiting."

Ishtar gets out of bed and keeps her cell phone with her. She concentrates very hard to be with Ahmed on Quetta. When he does this she feels a strange sensation throughout her body but she continues to concentrate as Ahmed has told her to do. All of a sudden she realizes that she is now in a strange room and Ahmed is in front of her on the other side of the room. Ahmed is very happy about this and welcomes Ishtar. "Ishtar, you did very good and I am happy about this. I want you to continue to practice doing this when you can. I will have to practice with Ibraham also. He is still inexperienced but he learns very fast. If danger presents its self I want you to go to another location right away. A Mosque may be a good place to go." "Ahmed I will remember the things that you tell me to do. Shall I go now?" Ahmed kisses Ishtar on the cheek and bids her good night. Let me know that you have returned to Xanthia safely." And then Ishtar was gone. Her room at the hotel seems lonely. Ishtar goes out onto the balcony and causes a powerful lightning storm. She even strikes a large tree on one of the nearby farms. The problem is that she is upset with the thought of the Druids and she realizes that she must help protect the people of Xanthia from such evil.

Xanthia being one of the most beautiful planets in the Universe is considered ideally a Paridise of rare living things. This is why the trees and plants are so unique. The treasure on the planet is also unique. Some of the foods on the planet are very unusual and healthy to eat. The plants and the animals and the fruits and vegetables may be exported to other places but the mineral and treasures will be depleted if they were to be sold to other places so this is limited. Of course there may be welcome visitors who can buy limited jewelry. It is Ahmed's job to monitor this kind of exporting. Only if another planet has something of value to sell to Xanthia is it then possible for Import/Export. Of course there are other planet with items of value for exchange. Ahmed watches this Quadrant of the Universe. He is considered the War Lord of Najat.

The Druids want control of Xanthia and her commerce. They wish to make slaves of the people. Argos is a dismal place to be and they know it. Ahmed had caused an Ice Storm on the planet as a warning to the Druids. Remember that Ahmed has the power of Rain and the Cold. There will not be drought on Xanthia. Ahmed monitors the weather. The weather occurs naturally but if Ahmed thinks it needs some help he will assist. Except for the Rain Forest. The Rain Forest monitors its self. Fluctuations of the temperature can cause problems with the plants and the trees. Best to leave it alone. But Ahmed will help the farmers if necessary. He leaves the Black Sand Desert and the ice caps alone although he could cause blizzards on the ice caps. Ahmed has studyed the weather patterns when he gained his powers.

It is now morning and it is time for the women and Adonis to leave Addas. Ishtar checks her room to make sure she does not leave anything behind and then she meets Neeta and Moara in the lobby. Ishtar pays the bill and then they go outside where Cassemis waiting for them. Cassem helps them to board the carriage and then they make their way to the theatre where Adonis is waiting for them. Adonis climbs aboard and then Ishtar thanks him for all of his help. Adonis is pleased about the adventure they have been on but it is now time for him to go back to Masra. Next it is time to pick up Criossa at the orphanage. Some of the children have come outside to bid them farewell. The children want to know if Ishtar caaused the lightning storm the night before. Ishtar tells them yes she did do that. She missed Ahmed. Now was time to say their farewell and be on their way.

On the journey home they bypassed Constantine and went straight to Masra. This took about three hours. In Masra the left Adonis at the theatre and said their goodbys and then they took Criossa to her home where she could have some time with her family.

The other women and Ishtar decided to stop in Najat and have some food. Cassem was anxious to return to the Fortress. The horses were now tired. After about an hour they reached Najat and stopped at the Local Cafe in the village. Ibraham rode up and greeted them. He asked how his mother was and Ishtar told him see talked to Ahmed and he told her that Munna wanted to stay on Quetta. Ishtar also told Ibrahm that Ahmed wants to take him with him to Kruata when he speaks to the council. Ibrahm is pleased about this. Ishtar asks him if he would like to have lunch with them. Ibraham says no, he will have lunch at the Palace. Nadia will fix him lunch. "Alright, Ibraham, I will talk to you later in the afternoon." He departs on his black horse Ebony. The women and Cassem go into the cafe and have their lunch. Lunch consists of fruit, bread and cheese with ice tea. They do not have ice but the water is very cold here. It is from the well.

After lunch Ishtar, Neeta and Moara leave in the carriage with Cassem driving. He is not only the driver he is also the bodyguard of Ishtar. Ishtar enjoyed the journey but now she is happy to be back in Najat. They have reached the end of the village and are now driving up the road to the Fortress. Finally they stop by the stone stairs of the Fortress. The three women climb down from the carriage aand thank Cassem for all of his help. Cassem is happy. He likes Ishtar and is happy to assist her with what she does. Cassem has his house in the back of the Palace not far from the stable.

Once inside of the Palace, Neeta and Moara are given the rest of the day off. They really enjoyed the journey and they like their jobs at the Palace. They get to do different things with Ishtar.

Ishtar now is alone in the Palace. She searches for Tartufe. He is out in the garden by the pink roses and he is watching the birds. He barely looks at Ishtar he is so intent on the birds. Finally he decides to go inside with her. Nadia is in the kitchen straightening the cupbaords and Ishtar thanks her for watching Tartufe. "Nadia, I will go to my room and put away my belongings and my clothes. Tomorrow I will go into Najat to the Cosmetic Shop."

WitchQueen

[WitchQueen]

It is now one o'clock in the afternoon. Ishtar is putting away her belongings. They include her alarm clock and her personal items like her makeup and comb. She already put her clothing in the laundry room for Santini to wash and iron. Santini checks the laundry in the morning, about four thirty. After the laundry has been washed and ironed, Santini puts the clean clothing in the room of the person they belong to.

Ishtar has been thinking about Ahmed. She hopes that he is safe where ever he is. At this time Ibraham knocks on Ishtar's door. Ishtar opens the door and greets him. She tells him she has just finished putting her belongings away. Ibrahm wants to stay for lunch. He has already asked Nadia to prepare lunch for the two of them. They will be having rice and vegetables and some goat's meat and cold tea.

Lunch is served in the dining room. Ibraham and Ishtar sit across from each other. Ibrahm tells Ishtar about his time with the Watanis and Couto. He talks about seeing some of the wild animals in the Rain Forest. He goes on but what he really wants to know is about Ishtar's powers and he does not quite know how to bring this up with her. Finally he asks Ishtar if it is alright for him to ask her questions? Ishtar tells him that he may ask anything he likes and she will try her best to answer him. So he asks about her powers. Ishtar explains that her powers are not for all to know. Does he realize that? He answers that he does realize this is so. "Well," says Ishtar "I guess it is alright to tell you how I am. First of all I have the power of fire. It is possible for me to set things alight. Then I have the power of lightening or you could say electricity. I can give another a shock. And also I have the power to disappear and materialize at another place. I think that you may have this power too. I read about it in the attic room where all of the books are. You have been passed some powers form your father, Ahmed." Ibraham asks," How may I disappear and then come back at another place?" " We can practice if you would like to try this." "I would like to try,asks Ibraham. Where shall we go?" "We can travel pretty far this way. At least in this part of the Universe. Let us have our lunch first and then we can try." So they have their lunch and then they clean up the dishes and Ishtar wipes off the table.

They do not want Nadia to know what they are doing so Ishtar tells her they will be upstairs in the attic room. Only Ahmed, Ishtar and Ibraham are allowed in the attic room. Ishtar has one of the keys and Ahmed has the other key. Once they are in the attic room, Ishtar shows Ibraham the book about transporting yourself if you truly have powers. She explains what to do as Malika had explained to her. Thinking that Malika now appears and greets Ishtar and Ibraham. Ishtar introduces Ibraham to the Nymph Fairy and tells her that Ibraham probably has powers to travel and materialize also. We must try to find out which ones of us have this gift. Malika decides to present herself full size so that Ibraham knows how she is. She does not do this for everyone and often she hides herself from people she investigates. She secretly watches and listens to them. She likes to annoy the Watanis and they would like to catch for a charm in a cage. They do not know that she is able to present herself full size.

Ishtar wants to know where they should go. "We can all go one place together to help each other out if necessay. Leave a note for Ahmed and lets go to Carpathia to see the Dragons." "They breath fire, Ahmed told me. says Ishtar" Malika tells Ishtar they will keep their distance and just observe them. They are beautiful to see. There are guardians to protect them. The guardians know the maps of the labrynths. We will make friends with the guardians." "Will Ahmed be angry if we do this?" "I do not know but it is safe now. I have been there. I even went to Argos once, twice actually. It is nasty there. Ahmed created a severe blizzard to scare them. I'm little I can hide easy. Shall we go? I think it is safe still and I really want to go to see the Dragons." "I heard it is swampy there,"says Ishtar" "It is not as bad as they say. They just want to keep strangers from using the portholes to go there. I have not gone to the Dark Planet though. I should try that." Ibraham tells Malika,"Malika don't go there that is dangerous. My father does tell me things. He spends more time with me than the other children because I am the oldest and I have some powers." Ishtar asks if they are ready? "We must go one at a time. Who wants to go first?" "I will," says Ishtar. "Malika, you help Ibraham. Be careful! Now I go." With that Ishtar was gone and Ibraham was impressed. "Now it is your turn to go. Think to go to the entrance of the labrynth to the castles. Ishtar will be waiting. Do not go anywhere else without Ishtar or myself knowing. You must think intensely about where you want to go. Do you have the cell phone?" "I have it Malika. I now go." With that Ibraham was gone.

Ishtar was worried about Ibraham but suddenly he appeared. Now they wait for Malika. After a few minutes she materialized as the Nymph Fairy. (to be continued)

WitchQueen

[WitchQueen]

Ishtar,Ibraham and the Nymph Fairy are now on the Planet of Carpathia. The are at the entranceway to the labyrinth which takes you to the under ground castles. They have already been frightened by one of the Dragons who spotted them right away. Well not Malika because she is in her form of the Fairy. Malika also lights and when Ishtar and Ibraham ran into the labyrinth Malika lighted the way.

The three of them want to explore this planet. Only Malika has been there before. Ahmed would be truly angry if he knew about this adventure at this particular time.

The three decide to venture outside of the cave where the entrance to the labyrinth is located. There are also other entrances in other caves around the planet. Some of them the Dragons can come in and move around.

Outside the Dragon has left the area. Ishtar and Ibraham decide to make friends with the Dragons. Malika does not think this is a very good idea but she stays with them as they walk along the path around the Swamp. The Swampy marsh is on either side of the river. This is also the home of the dreaded Giant Eel. He also has the power of electricity like Ishtar. The Dragons do not go after the Giant Eel. The path they are taking runs along the outer perimeter of the Swamp. The trees above shade them from the view of the Dragons. Spanish Moss hangs all along the trees above. The scene is eriey to see.

Finally they come to a clearing where there is a dock with a boat tied to it. They decide to take the boat for while all the time keeping track of their where abouts. Once in the boat Ibraham rows. Malika decides to stay as the Fairy.

Now the Dragons have time to think about the intruders. They have decided to accept them. They realize that the intruders are not an enemy. Some of the Dragons begin to fly over head. Ibraham waves to them and so does Ishtar. The Dragons are magnificent to see. After awhile of floating along the Dracos River they decide to go back to the cave. They have been floating along for about forty-five minutes now. They are not aware that the Guardians of this Planet have been observing them but they have been observing them since they first arrived. All of the entrances to the labyrinths are guarded by the Centinals.

Now they have reached the cave and it is possible for the boat to float right inside of the cave to where the stairs to the labyrinth are. Ahmed has been notified that the Ishtar and Ibraham are on Carpathia. The Centinals have yet to see Malika. Ahmed asks the Centinals to watch out for them until he arrives. Malika is aware that the Centinals are watching them. She acts as a spy for Ishtar. Now she comes back to them and explains to Ishtar that the Centinals have discovered their presence."Not me though. I shall scout around for awhile and then I will return. You two stay together. I mean it." Ishtar and Ibraham agree they will do as she aasks. And then Malika was gone. "I hope she will find us again, Ishtar," says Ibraham. "I hope so," says Ishtar.

Now they venture to the staircase to the labyrinth. "Shall we explore, Ibraham?"asks Ishtar. "We could if we keep track of the way we go,"Ibraham tells her. "I will write down the way. I have a small pad. When the pad runs out we will have to go back the way we came. What do you think of the idea?" Ishtar replies to Ibraham. So they start.

The Centinals have a monitor simalar to the one on Xanthia so they are able to track anyone in any of the caves or labyrinth. And furthermore they have been expecting Ahmed and some of his men with orders concerning the Druids. The men on Carpathia receive high pay for duty there. The Dragons are valuable and must be protected from poachers and the Druids.

So far the Druids have been isolated on the planet of Argos but Ahmed suspects they have been exploring every part of the planet in search of a porthole to other Solar Systems. He sent the blizzards and the wind in hopes of scaring them but Ahmed feels they will persavere.

Malika decides to speak to the Centinals she has come across and tell them who they are. Now she materializes to her normal size. "We come as friends. We just wanted the see the Dragons and the Labyrinths. I am Malika, the Nymph Fairy and the women is Ishtar, War Lord Ahmed's new wife or at least soon she will be. The boy is Ibraham, Ahmed's oldest son. We three all have powers to help. Even the boy does." "We are Centinals from Xanthia,"says the Guard."We keep guard here. We rotate shifts on this planet."

Ishtar and Ibraham have been traveling through the labyrinth for awhile now. Sometimes they look through a door but they do not go down those corridors. Sometimes they come across a statue on a landing. It is interesting in the labyrinth but the two of them see that you could probably starve down here. The planet does have some farmland, so there is food there and the food is good. After awhile more they hear footsteps approaching them. To their relief it is Malika and the two Centinals. After they introduce them selves the Centinal says," I will take you to a safer place and bring you some food. Oh yes and also Ahmed will be coming here with some of his men. I do not think he is too happy about this adventure you three decided to take. Since you are here though, Welcome. Now it is important for all of you to follow us. When we get to the bridge it will be very narrow so please be careful.

WitchQueen

[Malik]

WHAT YA'LL DONE DID TO MY THREAD?!?
It was suppose to be about funny quotes you find around the net (i.e. chatrooms, newsgroups, etc.).