The Arrows Series

An arrow in flight must be sent with control--
But all my control was illusion at best.
Instinct alone cannot captain a soul--
Direction must be learned and not merely guessed.
Seeking with purpose, not flailing about--
Trusting in others as they trust in me--
Starting again from the shadows of doubt
Gods, how I fear what I yet know must be!

" Chosen by the Companion Rolan, a mystical horse-like being with powers beyond imagining, Talia, once a run-away, has now become a trainee Herald, destined to become one of the Queen's own elite guard. For Talia has certain awakening talents of the mind that only a Companion like Rolan can truly sense.

But as Talia struggles to master her unique abilities, time is running out. For conspiracy is brewing in Valdemar, a deadly treason which could destroy Queen and kingdom. Opposed by unknown enemies capable of both diabolical magic and treacherous assasination, the Queen must turn to Talia and the Heralds for aid in protecting the realm and insuring the future of the Queen's heir, a child already in danger of becoming bespelled by the Queen's own foes! "

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The Arrows Series

-Arrows of the Queen
-Arrow's Flight
-Arrow's Fall

A tie with Storms as My second favorite Misty series. It's one of the best friendship stories I've read in awhile. Although I never much cared about what happened to Talia *wrinkles nose* Or Dirk for that matter... he was sort of a fruit cake. Kris, Skif, Rolan and the others more than made up for it. Not to mention the songs and poems at the end of Arrow's Flight are some of my favorites.