Child of Kass.
You all know of Lord Kass. If you live in Neopea then his mere existence is basic knowledge. Now I don't know all about him, or his roles in the world but I do know he has a daughter. Now that is something that everyone doesn't know. But you ask, then how do I? Well I should. I'm his daughter. I go by Dariga. A Darigan Eyrie naturally. The only difference is my eyes. They are pure green. My mother's. She was a plain green Eyrie. A concubine in Darigan's castle. The two met and..well you know. They had to hide me in a tower along with my mother. But during the war, the castle was damaged and I tumbled down. Not knowing how to fly yet, I had a problem. Luckily someone softened my fall.
A certain Lupe named Balthazar. You know, the faerie hunter. He was sure mad when I fell on him 'cause I caused a rare faerie to escape. But as I was still a baby, I managed to charm him with my adorable looks. Going against his usual tough attitude, he took me in as his own and I grew up with him and the gang of Were Lupes that followed him. Balthazar taught me to hunt and the Were Lupes taught me to fight. All of them hunted and sold faeries, but weaker, less valuable ones were eaten. Naturally, I had to eat them to, and I realized they gave me strength. Enough strength to live at least.
When I finally learned to fly, Balthazar said it was time for me to leave him and the pack all together. To find my father. (My mother had been killed in the tower's destruction.) I couldn't bear it, to face my past that is. I knew he was still out there, but I also knew he was in hiding. Everyone knew that. A child would only be a bother. The only choice I had was to flee to Darigan's land. His own citadel perhaps. But my father was hiding from even Lord Darigan. Kass' daughter would be like a trophy to Darigan.
My only other option was to find a human to stay with. That was hard considering Balthazar was only giving me a week to leave.
So here I am, flying with no destination whatsoever. Pretty much screwed now that I think about it. Darigan's citadel looms before me, and I can't afford to get much closer. Ugly, yellow, Darigan Grarrls are patrolling the sky, while Darigan himself gazes out his window in contempt. One look at me and those Grarrls attack. They won't wait to see what I'm doing here. They're stupid.
Sighing, I glide low to the ground hoping to find a place to sleep. A cave catches my eye and head there. I'm not very good at landing, as I am constantly reminded of. I land hard and tumble over in a roll.
"Ouch."
Uneasy, I walk over to the cave entrance. Before I can get my second clawed paw in, a blast of fire shoots outward just missing my left side. I notice with annoyance that whatever shot fire at me singed my tail.
Growling, "What was that for!"
Red slanted eyes peer back at me. Whatever it is steps out into the moonlight. When did the sun go down? It was a Draik. A Mutant Draik. His scales were a grimy green color and his black wings were torn in places. He hissed and his purple tongue flicked past his fangs.
"What are you doing at my master's cave?"
His tail flicked in annoyance.
"I'm just looking for a place to stay, will you relax!"
I was becoming very annoyed and I felt my power getting higher. Slowly, I tried to quell my anger.
Another voice called from inside the cave and a girl came forth. I didn't want to make a scene, so why can't I just leave quietly?
"Drakkor? What are you doing out here?"
Her hair was brown and flowed past her shoulders. Her green shirt and black baggy pants ruffled slightly in the wind. I noticed her eyes were the same as mine. Yet much more fierce and confident. Mine were tired and dull. From the sparse amounts of humans I've seen, I assumed she would be very attractive by human standards. why she didn't have a mate confused me. By the time Eyrie's were as old as me, they would have mates by now. I was the only exception. Then again, I wondered how old I was. Balthazar had told me a few weeks ago that I had been with him for fifteen years, so I guess I'm around that age.
The girl looked at me and a questioning look crossed her face.
"Who are you? Your not one of my neopets."
"I am Dariga." I stated simply, as if it were the most obvious thing in the world.
She nodded as if understanding but I could tell she was skeptical.
"Where is your owner? Are you lost?"
Her Draik curled his tail around her legs protectively.
"I don't belong to anyone. However, I am looking for someone to stay with. Would you?"
Drakkor growled lightly in disapproval but the girl hushed him with a pat.
"Well, I'm Emera. Second, I can't take you in just like that. Where did you come from?"
"It's a long tale."
"Then let's sit."
I situated myself next to a rock, and Emera sat next to her Draik, who curled around her protectively, obviously distrusting me. Oh yes, I suppose I look a little foreboding. Purple fur, black wings. My claws are as long as one of her fingers. They could easily tear her arm off. Not that I wanted to.
I began to tell her my story. She listened patiently, sometimes asking a question or two. It surprised me at how little she knew of Kass, and Balthazar. They were quite famous. Though not in good ways. At the mention of Kass being my father, Drakkor stared at me looking very shocked. I laughed at his confusion and continued on. When I was finished Drakkor had fallen asleep and Emera was dozing. Not out of disrespect, but the late hour instead.
Yawning, Emera curled over on her side, using one of the Draik's wings like a blanket.
"I guess you could stay. You don't seem to be a threat. And Drakkor's fallen asleep. If he didn't trust you, he would be up watching you all night. He did that with Kamiro."
She fell asleep there, and I wondered who this Kamiro fellow was. Streching my claws and my wings, I nestled down to rest. I would find out tomorrow probably.
Written: Tuesday, June 21, 2005 9:22 PM
I wrote this to get my mind working again after my vacation. If you want to call it that. We went to New Jersey since some family lives there. We went mostly to go to my sister's high school graduation, which I didn't even attend because I loved the hotel to much. Pool, hot tub, vending machine next door full of unhealthy things. Cable TV! Anyway, we had to bring my two baby sisters which made things terrible. It was only one room and only two beds. DragonBallZ Uncut kept me satisfied though. I can't believe they would put the uncut version on TV! There's blood and partial nudity as they say. But nothing worse then kid Gohan's butt or something. Though I'd prefer Goku's. (wink) Weird aren't I? I can't help it, he's hot!
Thank's to the following for reviewing my other story:
Digital Skitty: Thanks! Wow an A! First one all year...
Yamato's Tiger Lily: I'm glad you find it funny, and if you keep watching I'll keep writing.
Facia: I'm sorry you don't like it much. But, some corrections. Her name is actually a real Japanese name, looked it up. The dragon is not superpowered as you say, after all, confusion is a very basic move. And his power will be explained in later chapters, so keep reading to find out. And I know it's weird she found a Trapinch on her first try, but there will be a reason for that. So don't worry! All will be explained. Maybe soon, you will have a different outlook on the story. But if you don't want to continue reading that's fine to.
Sweetwater-Rhapsody: That's good, thanks!