The Shadow Lord Returns

Lief was in the palace library, life was going well since they defeated The Shadow Lord. He and Jasmine married, Barda was appointed the head guard and Deltora was peaceful. He recalled their quest.

Suddenly, two glowing red slits penetrated the tranquility outside. The sky grew darker until it was completely black, Lief's eyes widened in horror as he got off his cushioned seat.

"It…..it can't be!" he managed to stutter out, The Shadow Lord loomed over the palace.

"IT IS ME YOU FOOL!"His low voice boomed.

"I got rid of you! You shouldn't even be here! The Belt should h-"Lief couldn't finish.

The Shadow Lord had cut him off."A FOOLISH KING YOU ARE AT THE BELT IF YOU DON'T BELIEVE ME"

Lief gasped, the Diamond had lost its crystal appearance, the Lapis Lazuli was light blue in colour, the Opal had lost its rainbow-like appearance, the Topaz was brown in colour and the Emerald, the Ruby, and the Amethyst were all pale.

"What have you done!"Lief demanded.

"THAT IS A SECRET. YOU HAVE UNTIL SUNDOWN TO GET OUT OF THIS PALACE" The Shadow Lord's voice seemed to leave the ground shaking.

Lief ran out of the library and called for Jasmine and Barda, he found them at the palace gate.