Hi everyone! This is me, Beforethedawnbreaks. This is my first time writing a fan fiction novel, so I thought I would give it a try! Just so you know, I love the character of Tabitha in the Rune Factory Series. Don't ask why, I just do! Although I cannot guarantee anything, I will try to post one chapter a week. Anyways, this takes place in the Rune Factory Frontier game for the Wii, not the DS version. It set about two years after Raguna and Tabatha marry. Enjoy!
Prologue
In front of a dark alter, stained with the dried remains of half-elf blood, knelt a elf with malicious intentions. Like all elves, he was blessed with beauty beyond imagination, slender form, and his skin a deep chestnut color. Although elves in this world were not immortal, they could live for hundreds, if not thousands of years. And it was with this hundreds of years, that kept him grounded in the ways of old. Humans were the enemy and inferior to the mighty elves.
Behind the alter, stood a sphere with greenish and black hues. It was through this orb that the elf spoke to his master.
It had been sealed by the first Elf Queen and it had killed her human lover , right before it was sealed. Time had forgotten the legend of the creature. It was not the like the nature of the monsters of this land, who could be tamed with soothing effect of a brush. No, this monster was not of this world,evil bred from it very soul. It wanted revenge on the elf queen's descendants. They would pay for the torment it received from it's imprisonment. The only way for it to be freed was the legendary Sixth Jewel, not found in the royal crown, but found on the necklace once worn by the elfin royalty. Now a days, it more then a myth. Nevertheless, that didn't stop the dark one for searching for it.
The elf that knelt before the alter, which never known fear in battle, began to shiver. The evil one was very cunning. Even in it's sealed state, it could kill with one blow. Such was the power of this creature.
The creature laughed, "Well now my faithful servant, are our plans set in motion?"
The elf shook with fear "Yes, my lord, I have dispatched my faithful captain of the guard. He is very faithful and will see to it we get Queen Tabatha back. She will still have the powers of the queen since she couldn't complete the ceremony without the legendary Sixth Jewel."
The creature snarled as he heard of the name. He wanted so bad to have his way with her. Oh yes, she would give him pleasure beyond reason once he began his rule over this world. "Good, remember our bargain. You will receive power beyond your imagination and rule in my age. You will become like a god."
Chancellor Vorm couldn't help but smile evilly. Now he had to dispatch of Minerva the legal way...
Minerva sat on the throne bored to death. Since this morning, her advisers brought problem after problem. With signing papers to giving decrees, she wanted to scream! Tabatha was the one who was good at this stuff, but no! When she was twelve, she "decided" to become a maid to Miss Bianca, spoiled rich daughter of that human family that even owned lands in the elfin kingdom! And to top it off, she hid her elf ears behind a maid's hat! Had she no pride as an elf? It got even more worse when she tried to fetch her older sister back home, only to discover that she had fallen for that stupid human Raguna. She had to admit though, for a human, he sure was cute. No wonder all the single girls in Trampoli fell over him. But he only had eyes for Tabatha and who could blame him? Even by elf standards, Tabatha was a beauty to behold. Every elf wanted to make her his mate, but she turned down everyone. Eh! Foolish sister! Nevertheless, she was happy for them, Just a month ago, she had heard Tabatha gave birth to a son name Leif. Knowing half-elves, his ears were most likely would be smaller, yet still elf-like. He would live as long as an elf and have all their special traits. She still had yet to meet her little nephew and, most likely, wouldn't for a while yet.
Next her throne stood her cousin, Claire who was head of the royal elf attendants. Her hair was purple, a common trait in the royal family. Though she may have not looked like it, she could be a deadly warrior ,who could kill human with one blow.
She aroused Minerva from her thought, "Cousin, you should pay attention. You are queen and must act like one. Besides, you have a meeting with Chancellor Vorm and the queen mother, Ella."
Minerva let out a scowl "That old bat can dip her head in a milk bucket for all I care! Besides, she always favored my sister more over me!'
Claire was about to protest that remark when the doors opened widely to reveal Chancellor Vorm and the Queen Mother Ella! They weren't suppose to arrive for another hour. What the...
The Chancellor knelt before the throne as Minerva narrowed her eyes. Of all people, she didn't need them right now!
Minerva grit her teeth "Why have you two arrive? As you can see, I'm a very busy queen and your appointment isn't ready yet."
Chancellor Vorm smirked. He hated Minerva with a passion. Oh how he longed to run his blade through her heart! But, alas, It would have to wait for now. "Your highness, I have some regrettable news."
The queen mother just chuckled. She hated Minerva as much as her granddaughter hated her. She had lamented when Tabatha married that low pond scum human. She wouldn't even acknowledge their child as her own flesh and blood. Worthless half-elf! They were all the same.
Ella came forward, "What the chancellor is trying to say, is this: You, Minerva, are not the true queen."
Minerva practically burst a vein, "What do you mean? Tabitha did the crowning ceremony as law dictates! I am now the rightful ruler!"
Ella laughed, "Yes, but you didn't have the legendary Sixth Jewel, so the queen's powers never transferred to you. Tabatha is still queen and you, my dear, are sitting in throne that is not rightfully yours."
With that, Chancellor Vorm snapped his fingers and his men came rushing in. Two guards went up to Minerva, removed her crown, and threw her on the floor. Claire gave a cry of anger and would have struck elves down for their conduct had not Minerva waved her off. Claire grit her teeth. She would make them pay.
Meanwhile, Ella took her position on the throne, "Until our rightful queen is brought back, I will rule. Now, go and swim in a lake for all I care! You are not needed!"
With that, Minerva and Claire hurried out of the room. Something wasn't right here! What was it? Well, they'd figure out sooner or later. For now, they just leave and make their plans. She'd get that old hag sooner or later.
In the throne room Chancellor Vorm gave a chuckle, "Well done your majesty! I couldn't get rid of a false ruler better then myself."
Ella chuckled "Well, now we must focus on getting my lovely Tabatha back. Since our laws say that a queen cannot marry a non-elf, she was never married to begin with. Now see to it that you bring her back unharmed. When she gets here, she has be wedded to the finest elf in the land! You, my fine chancellor!"
Chancellor Vorm bowed his head, if only the queen mother knew of his true intentions for the elf queen...
He let out a marry laugh, "You honor me very much your ladyship, I shall indeed rule our country with pride."
"Yes, replied the queen, "and bring the humans on their knees! Yes, soon Tabatha and you shall rule this world and we elves will take our rightful place in history! No one can stop us!"
Chancellor Vorm laughed. All the pieces in his plan were falling into place...