in case you guys forgot the person telling his story from his PoV, his name is Jeff)
..I... hear something...a bell... where am I...
My vision blurred at first but eventually my sight became clear. I was still in the form of a small dragon whelp and.. someone was watching... me?
I looked up at a female who looked like she was a farmer. All I could say to her was a small pathetic draconic squeak.
"Hush.. little one. Ye have been roughed up badly.." she said. She was softly rubbing my body with wet cloth
She had such kind eyes. I soon noticed she had a bell tied to her hair. So that's what I heard...
"I found ye floatin' in the river. Lucky for you th' folks here didn't see me carrie'n you home." she said.
..That accent sounds familiar.. but I am still too weak to think clearly. I eventually fall back to sleep as I felt at peace being near her. Despite falling asleep,
My mind wouldn't do the same, it was repeating questions on and on like some confusing illusion. I was questioning if Fou-lu is alright, will I be alright.. who is this.. girl.
I soon fell back to sleep
Every night for the past few weeks, she'd talk to me about herself, she was surprised at first that I understood her words. She mostly talked about her life and her past, she even told me what happened to her previous husband. I felt bad for her that she had to be all alone, I understood why Mami fell in love with Fou-lu.
The next morning I woke up, I was feeling a lot better and full of energy, I could just transform back to normal and... oh... She wouldn't react well to seeing a reptile suddenly transform before her very eyes.. I mean has she even seen this kind before?
Sniff sniff.. I smell food! I suddenly began wagging my tail excitedly, something I don't usually do but considering what's happened to me so far, I'm willing to accept anything
"Ah! Ye awake, little one?" she asked as she looked down at me with a smile. Now I remember her now! She's Mami!
I let out a draconic squeak but not a loud one as I didn't want. She showed me a smile. She seemed to be cooking some kind of meat... Boar possible? I could see that she was chopping up carrots, it might be some kind of soup or perhaps vegetables coated into the meat.
She walked over to me and checked over my scales and my neck. The burnt marks that the owl beast fired on had healed up and left scars.
"Don't do too much, lil' one." She asked. I looked around the place as my eyes soaked in all the detail.
Mami finished and served a small piece of meat for me, she stroked my head "Tell me, where would ye parents be?"
I went silent... What an odd question to answer, considering my real parents are back in the real world plus they weren't dragons like me. So I had to put on a pitiful look on my to try and convince her.
"oh.. I'm sorry.. Well, no need to worry little one" She said as she gave my head another pat.
Once the food was finished and the wooden bowls were cleaned, she told me to stay here as she had chores to do.
As much as I'd love to stay, I just couldn't. Once she left, I transformed back to my human form. My tunic was a little torn but still usable, but I'll never understand how my clothes tend to transform with me.
Once everything seemed quiet, I slowly snuck out. Innocently my nose picked up all kinds of new scent, I knew I had to be careful not to draw any attention
I was about to walk out and get away.. but I soon remembered a very dreadful memory. I couldn't just leave without knowing Mami would be fine. If my power has any similarities to Fou-lu, it might attract unwanted attention and I pray that isn't the case. And so, I went back inside and sat at the table.
For the past few hours of waiting for Mami to return, I would most likely get bored of waiting, but honestly there was nothing I could do.
I heard a bell ring and knew she was returning.
"Huh!? Who be ye? What are you doin' in M' home!?" Mami said with fear in his voice.
"Calm down... Mami.. You wouldn't fear your.. Little one now, would you?" I asked
"..My little one.. where.. is he?" Mami asked as realization soon toned in her. I let out a soft sigh and asked her to close the door and take a seat, he did as I asked but she remained nervous, I soon told her my story in ways that she could understand.
"Then.. that little guy I saved was you.." Mami asked.
"Yes.." I replied it, but I did not say her name. I didn't want to repeat the whole I'm the dragon seer story to her. "Then tell me. Who are you?" Mami asked. She was having trouble trusting me, I began to thank deeply on a lie that only she could understand. "Then those gods, I believe has a purpose here that involves you. During my sleep, I had a vision that your life is in danger. If I understand, the danger may be arriving in..." I stopped talking and began thinking deeply, I was trying to determine on how many days Fou-lu stayed with her before those fools came to her house. Fou-lu's power attracted soldiers and that old man, Yohm to her home, hopefully my dragon powers won't do the same.
"ARGE!" I heard someone yell and I instantly got up. Mami got scared and she got behind me.
"...Lock the door or block the door. Don't open it unless it's me" I said before running outside to see where the sound came from while Mami did as I told her.
I could see over in the distance birds scattering in fear of some beast in the forest and it certainly caught the attention of the folks that lived there. With a swift movement, I rushed past the small stream and into the forest.
As I reached small opening, I could see various creature were running away from something.
As I walking the small clearing, I noticed a shadow on the ground near my feet was growing bigger. I quickly leaped away as a giant mammoth of a creature almost squished me under it's weight
My memories of this world at this point were growing weak now and I cannot remember what happened after this nor can I remember the rest of the game. I couldn't figure out what, was it because I haven't played this game for so long or was it because something was erasing my memories the longer I linger in this world?
As I stood there staring at the creature, a crowd of farmers had gathered nearby. This won't do! If they see me transform, they'll fear me much like they did against Fou-lu. I said mentally to myself. After I gathered my thoughts, I came up with a lie. "Stand back everyone, this is a dangerous monster I'm a hunter, I've been tracking down this beast for the past few days, it has already claimed many lives and I tend to end its rampage, please stay back!" I yelled. The farmers backed away but they remained near.
The mammoth charged toward me as I quickly react and leaped out of harm's way. I had to be careful and think fast on my feet. The mammoth snorted and charged at me again, I quickly ran in the opposite direction and drew its attention the thick towards. With a bit of timing, I leaped out of the way to trick it into crash into the nearby wall of trees, my plan didn't stop it's rampage.
"Damn it, everyone get to safety! This beast is more dangerous than before. I do not wish to put more lives in danger!" I yelled to the farmers and they did return flee for their lives. Without any praying eyes, I was safe to use some of my flame strike technique. Suddenly, it leaped high into the eye and attempted to flatten me, I ran and managed to tumble out of the way.
The mammoth screamed and swung its trunk around in a furious rage, I quickly went to work by igniting my fists and slamming them into each the large creature's knee caps. Throughout the whole fight, It was me timing my attacks while dodging it's attempts of squashing me or hitting me with it's large trunk. Overall, I was glad I had trained and gained those powers, otherwise I d probably be dead.
Eventually, I had managed to weaken it enough to return the animal back to it's original form. It looked around confused at first, but it squealed similar to that of a pig before running away.
I soon traveled back to the farmlands..
"You killed that thing?" A farmer asked.
"Yes, but I suggest for everyone to find a means of protecting themselves, there may be more out there. If you'll accuse me.. I must be on my way.." I said as I walked past the farmer. I wanted Mami to stay alive but if I remain here, they'd surely find me but if I take Mami with her, she'd only be in far more danger than what this story holds. "Hey, who do you think you are?" The farmer yelled. I looked back at him and his expression changed. "A blessing in disguise," I said, there was gleam in my dark red eyes.
I saw Mami come running up to me. "Wait, take this.." Mami said as she handed me an Ivory Bangle. "This is thanks for all the time you listened to me.." She said as I took the bracelet from her
"Don't worry about me, Mami. Right now, do me a favor and stay alive for me." I asked.
She nodded before coming over to the farmer who yelled at me a moment ago, I could see that the local farmer and Mami started to talk to each other, no doubt the farmer is asking about me.
I turned around and went down the path leading to the forest. I traveled through the forest and wondered, I was lost and most likely felt like an idiot, but lucky for me that the small mammoth guided me to the temple.. But how did it know I wanted to come here?
Suddenly, it charged straight for the large tablet and slammed into it, but it backed up and repeated again and again, each time causing the stone wall to open up a passage into the mountains. The creature eventually died. I didn't understand why it helped me nor could I remember why Come to think of it, why am I trying to get to Fou-lu? I walked over to the near tree and sat down at the base, I was holding my head, trying to remember why.. At this point, I was scared.. I began to think hard and recalled my adventure, but I could not recall how I arrived at Fou-lu's temple or why. I had no choice but to get up and continue my journey through the passage that had opened up when that creature bled upon the large stone tablet.
I made my way inside the old cavern and walked through its passage, it was a bit dark but luckily for me there were rays of light being cast from the small holes in the ceiling. I came across a treasure chest in which it contained a shard of ice, I took it with me, but I had to keep exchanging back and forth between my hands to keep them from getting too cold.
As I got close to the next part of the cavern, I began to hear a soft heartbeat that grew louder in volume as I advanced deeper into the cavern. I noticed something glowing, there was some kind of fossil trapped inside the east wall. As I got closer, I soon recognized it as a dragon trapped inside a gem I used the ice shard and carefully craved the dragon gem out of the wall, I pulled it out and placed it in my pocket... I could feel the dragon's essence radiating. I resume walking through the cavern and eventually came into a room with torches, but more importantly it led to the side of the mountain.
I walked down what looked like a path leading me down to yet another forest, I was once again lost. . The silence around this peaceful forest was broken as I heard rustling in the tree branches, suddenly a group of thieves wearing a mask jumped down with their swords drawn. "Look what we got here boys, someone who seems to be lost, heheh. Alright, kid, hand over any valuable goods and we'll let you live.." a thief wearing blue said.
I bowed my head and couldn't help but chuckle.. Those poor fools don't know who they're deal with.
"Eh, this ain't no funny business kid, hand over your zennies!" a thief wearing a red bandana said.
I couldn't contain my laughter and I began laughing even louder.. What the hell was wrong with me?
"Alright I've had enough talking, let's just mug him and go!" The thief with the red necklace said before swinging his blade overhead. I caught the blade with my hand which caused my palm to bleed. Big mistake.. I said with anger in my tune of voice.
Energy began to flow out of me, causing the group of thieves to back away in fear, I let out a Breath Of Fire and set them all ablaze. The thieves screamed in pain, they leaped onto the ground and rolled around in an attempt to put out the flames, while two of them died, the last was smart as he ran to the nearest river.
I'll get you, you litt- the thief's words were cut off as I lifted him high into the air using my draconic strength. Tell me, fool.. Where is the castle of the emperor? I asked.
I-its just w-west of h-here past the river banks.. the thief was clearly afraid of me.
Good, I suggest you rethink your life before you EVER decide to mug anyone again, got it?! I yelled at him, but before he could answer, I threw him into the nearest tree before walking away.. I was no longer myself during that time, I was no longer Another Being in this world.
