Date:  Sun Oct 28, 2001  12:39
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She looked at the paper chains and the lights that had been set up around

the balconys and gardens of the house. Inside her anger simmered as

she dashed away some tears from her eyes. All this attention for HER, yet

they had totally forgotten her birthday the month before. A sweet sixteen

party...if she was still in the warren with Trinale and her mom and dad,

she'd probably be joined by now with no time for these silly childish

parties. But they kept putting off her return to the warren, afraid that

the trauma of losing everyone would overwhelm her at the warren. She had

not been back since Trinale had vanished, trying to save their parents.



Well, she would show them! She angrily tossed her long dark hair over her

shoulders and turned from the window she stood at, pulling open her

drawers and beginning to throw some things on the bed. Tonight, during the

party, she would leave. She would make a life of her own, or she

might go back to the warren. In the meantime, she would have fun

along the way. Noone would miss her, just as noone had even remembered her

on her birthday. As she packed the few things she would need, a few

tears slid down her face. As she tucked the package away and turned to get

ready for the evening, it never even occured to her that they might not

have even known about her birthday.



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Jennifer was bubbling with happiness. She had planned her sweet sixteen

party without many rules, and as such, it was going to be the biggest bash

around. She was also happy because she had kept the surprise. She had

found out a week ago, that they had missed Lorilei's birthday! They hadn't

known about it, and Lorilei had not mentioned it. So, Jennifer had planned

a big surprise at her party for her. In the middle of the evening a very

special cake would be brought out. One for Lorilei...not the same one

Jennifer was having. She also had a very special gift for her. She had

commisioned a dragon sculpture, one with flowers all over it, reminding

her of Trinale's Cricket who used to roll in the garden. Her father had

found a gorgeous blue gemstone necklace for her. All in all, it should be

a very special birthday for Lorilei. She couldn't wait to surprise her

friend!





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Lorelei sat in the corner, watching the dancers move by, everyone chatting

and having a good time. She surreptitiously took a long swallow from the

glass she had hidden behind the plant next to her. She had managed to

snare some of Lord Fowlers liquer from his cabinet, and was quickly

proceeding to get a little tipsy. Suddenly Jennifer appeared from nowhere

as she was putting the glass down.



Jennifer threw her arms around Lorilei. "Isn't this the best?" she gushed.

"Everyone says its the best party they have ever been to." She twirled

around Lorilei with her skirt swirling outwards. "And all the boys say I

am the most beautiful girl around." she giggled, oblivious to the scowl

which had crossed her friends face. Then she frowned as she realized her

friend was sitting her in the corner by herself. "Why aren't you out

dancing?" she asked.



Lorilei thought about telling her friend how upset she was, and then

decided that it wasn't worth it. She obviously wouldn't care. "I just

don't feel much like it." Lorilei said. "I am enjoying watching everyone

else."



Jennifer started to question her friend more, but just then, another young

man came to ask her to dance. "I'll be back later." she called out to

Lorelei, as the young man led her away.



Lorelei  decided then and there it was time to leave. She got up, and made

her way to her room. She stripped off her dress and threw it on the bed,

quickly donning jeans and a blouse, tieing the blouse at her waist as was

her habit. There were tears in her eyes as she picked up her backpack and

climbed out the window. "I'll go somewhere where I am not forgotten." she

vowed.



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She had been walking awhile when she heard the sound of horses. She turned

around and saw a tithing train. She smiled happily and waited until they

drew up close to her. "Hey, are you heading for Whiteriver?" she said

excitedly.



The men drew closer, a few of them leering openly at her bare abdomen and

suddenly Lorelei realized that this might not have been the best idea.

"Yes, we are headed there. Care for a ride?" the leader said, walking

towards Lorelei.



Lorelei backed up, edging away from the man slowly. "Um, no. Actually, I

realized I forgot something and need to go back to the Fowler estate."



Another man called out from the back. "She must be a rich bitch if she's

from the Fowler estate. This should be fun."



Lorelei turned and ran, hearing the men pursuing her. She had not gotten

far when she was thrown to the ground from behind. She was turned over as

she hit out, kicking and screaming. The man chuckled. "Good, I like a

little fight," as he ripped open her blouse.



Lorelei started crying. "No, please don't. I never..." her voice trailing

off.



The man started laughing. "Well then, we'll just be breaking you in for

your life at the warren. Those women will spread their legs for anyone."

He pulled off her jeans and threw them to the side as Lorelei began

fighting again more ernestly. Her panties were next and then the man

forced her legs apart and thrust forward. Lorelei screamed as the pain

shot through her. The next thing she knew was blessed blackness.



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Lorelei huddled in the corner of the wagon, naked, without even a blanket

to cover her. The men visited periodically, some quickly taking her,

others taking her slowly after tying her hands and feet. She never stopped

fighting or looking for a way to escape, but there was someone in the

wagon with her at all times, and two riding directly behind. Her hands and

feet were also tied. It would be nearly impossible to escape without help.

She had tried to talk the guard into helping her, but he just laughed as

he took her again, even more roughly. "Don't you get it?" he laughed.

"This is your life now, at least until we get tired of you and sell you to

some brothel in Ralengarde."



Lorelei cried, wishing she had never left the Fowler estate now. She never

imagined that her dreams of returning to the warren would end up like

this.



The leader entered the wagon, nodding to the other guard who left the

wagon. "We're almost to the warren. Time to make sure you're still here

when we leave it." He approached her with more rope and a piece of cloth.

Lorelei tried to dodge him but he tackled her easily, again laughing. He

pried her legs apart and after quickly unbuttoning his jeans thrust into

her. "One last time to remember ,as it will be a day or so before we can

have more fun."



Lorelei struck at him again and again, her blows bouncing off of him

easily as he laughed as he took her roughly. One blow landed on his nose,

making it bleed slightly. He stopped laughing and slapped her across the

face. "You'll pay for that one bitch" he growled as he pulled out of her,

turning her over. Lorelei felt him press against her, and then an

unbearable pain racked her from behind as she faded into unconsciousness

again.



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When she awoke, she awoke to darkness, cramped into a small area, her

hands and feet tied tightly, and a cloth stuffed into her mouth. The wagon

was still and as Lorelei listened closely she could hear the sounds

around. There were people talking, obviously unloading the tithing train,

and she heard dragons. She grew excited, trying to make noise. Someone

just had to hear her. She tried to spit out the cloth, squirming around as

much as she could, thumping against the sides of the trunk she had

obviously been dumped into. She rocked and rocked, hitting against the

side and trying to yell. Maybe if someone came close enough they would

hear.



Respectfully Submitted,

Lorelei

aka Kat Robertson



NRPG: Would someone care to save a damsel in distress? :)

Lorelei is Trinale's younger sister. She has been staying at the Fowler

estate since the deaths/disappearance of her entire family in  one day.

She has long dark hair and blue eyes, is 16, and very cute and petite.









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                   Live like there is no tomorrow,

                   Love like you've never been hurt,

                   Dance like nobody's watching.

                               

                Kat Robertson (katmandu@havencomm.com)