This is the first story I`m putting up on here, so hopefully it isn`t too bad! It`s based on some experiences me and a couple friends had playing Dragon Quest IX, so I`m kinda hoping the pacing will be all right when it`s just a lot of stories mixed together. Despite that, it will be an adventure with a sense of chronology and just one main character. I`d be happy to put in any original characters of yours as side characters or just incorporate them in some way, just pm me or leave a review. If you catch me early, I wouldn`t mind making one a party member, as I`m thinking I`m not going to include any from me or my friend`s personal playthroughs as to mix things up a little. So without further ado-
*squints at script* Oh, wait, hold on. *ahem* Dragon Quest does not belong to me. Obviously. All credit to the creators.
Anyway, hope you enjoy!
Two angels flew side by side. While continuing to stare intently at the road below him, the taller heavenly being, a bald and experienced looking man, middle-aged by celestrian standards, spoke to his younger companion. "I`m proud of your progress so far." The small celestrian grinned eagerly. She had a slim build, severely lacking in muscle, as her elders told her. Her short blue hair and sapphire eyes contrasted greatly against the conservative colors of her celestrian attrire. All except one thing... "Phoenix." The older celestrian snapped. "Is that a mortal head covering?" Blushing deeply, the angel quickly whipped a blue bandana off of her cerulean locks. "Sorry Aquila! I forgot!" The celestrian in question pursed his lips disapprovingly. "How can you be a proper guardian when you spend all your time fussing about mortal matters? Maybe I should ask Apus Major to reconsider..." Panic flooded Phoenix`s elfish face. "No, no, Aquila! I`m ready! Mortals are just...interesting! They`re a silly distraction! I`ll stop picking up their things!" Shaking his head, the bald guardian turned to face the road again.
"Well, here`s a chance to prove yourself. Look." Phoenix saw two mortals strolling down the path, chatting. Aquila was obviously uninterested in their conversation, but Phoenix hung on every word. One of the mortals, an old man sighed to his companion. "Never grow old, Erinn, my dear." The young lady accompanying him laughed. "Oh, grandpa, the town isn`t much further now." The bluenette wore an orange bandana that Phoenix coveted longingly in addition to a lacy mostly white frock with an apron. It had quite obviously been through the wringer. Observing them cheerfully, Phoenix let her eyes follow the path further to a large stone of cool gray which, as she realized with a jolt, concealed two slimes and a cruelcumber waiting to ambush the travellers. "Alright, Phoenix. If you`re so ready to be Angel Falls` guardian, it`s time to protect your flock!" Flying down on graceful wings, Aquila unsheathed a shimmering broadsword. Phoenix followed clumsily, adjusting her halo and yanking out a copper sword. She tried to swing it at one of the surprised slimes, but her awkward grip of the weapon caused her to miss. There was no way around it. Phoenix was no swordswoman. Gritting her teeth and readjusting her grip, she lifted the long blade shakily, and swung the overly heavily blade at the gooey monster hacking awkwardly with the heavy sword as her small hands tried to keep up. This time, the blade connected despite the slime`s best efforts to hop away, and it disappeared in a puff of gold and purple. Pride swelled in her chest at the feat, but was quickly extinguished as she saw Aquila obliterate the cruelcumber with a nonchalant swing. The elders always said that Aquila was a natural. Desperate to prove herself to her mentor, Phoenix made a wide and rather awkward swing, slamming the remaining slime into the rock and bashing it repeatedly before realizing that she`d been whacking it uselessly with the blunt side. With a final stab, she watched the monster burst into smoke.
She sighed, sagging, tired from swinging the sword that was gargantuan compared to her. Aquila, however, smiled softly and pat her on the top of her pastel blue head of hair, watching the pair pass by to the gate of the quaint little town of Angel Falls. "See?" said Erinn. "We`re here! And I just know it was thanks to our guardian!" She spared a moment to kneel and speak aloud. "Many thanks to our protector of Angel Falls, Phoenix! May the almighty be with you!" Beaming, Erinn got back to her feet and walked her grandfather to the gate, leaving behing a shimmering blue crystal suspended in the air. "Benevolessense, mortal gratitude." explained Aquila. "We should take it back to the observatory." Phoenix eagerly embraced the sparkling wonder so beautifully addressed to her and felt it dissolve into her. Aquila smiled again. "You`ve done well, my apprentice. Are you ready to return for now?" "Yup!" Phoenix followed her mentor on newly reinvigored wings into the bright heavens. Feeling the dazzling sunlight and the breeze on her short cerulean hair, Phoenix was ready for anything the future had in wait for her!
Yaaay, first chapter! Kinda short, yeah, but it took forever. Due to some complications, I`ve had to rewrite this twice, and Im a bit disappointed to say that I think the first two drafts were better. I should be on track now though! I`ll try to add a chapter once a week, but the SAT is coming up for me, so we shall see. As you can probably tell from the similarities to my username, I used the name of my character from my game for this story, even though they`re nothing alike. It`s just easier since I'm used to it. It was convenient because all the celestrians are based off of bird constellations, and there is indeed a constellation named Phoenix! I appreciate any R&Rs, this is the first story I`ve ever put online, and remember to send your original characters if you are so inclined! c: Until then, I`ll see you next time I come back from the dead!