Whoo! I finally finished this chapter! The reason it's taking so long now is that I have summer school and other small tasks that are keeping me away from the computer. Also, I'm on chapter 25 of FE 7. (Go me!) Well, enjoy the story!
After the fierce battle with the dark vaikals, a scaled boat, carrying the scaled king's trusted advisor Maronis, comes to take them to the
island. After arriving on the island they are due for an audience with the king. Will he help? Only time will tell...
The scaled were gargantuans. The ones their age were several feet taller than them while ones a few years younger were just above their
hight. The adults were even taller. Towering above them like the dragons once did. Everyone, not even zaphair, could help but marvel at
their dragon-like features. "It's so intimidating how tall they all are nya!" Narina whispered for fear that one would take offense to her
remark. Lilith only nodded and scooted closer to her brother as they walked down the vast hallways. Claudane was seeking refuge near
Wilbert who was also taller than them and Natti was holding onto Nathen's arm. (his face was red out of embarassment.) He had asked
her to let go a couple of times but she would only shake her head and cling tighter.
Maronis, who had dark red scales, was leading them through the hallways. Without a proper guide, they would have surely gotten lost in
the hugeness of it all. "Narina...I'm...Scared." Zaphair said timidly. "Don't worry about it nya! You can be as big as them when you
transform!" She told the dragon girl with a slight laugh. Zaphairtried to laugh too; but it was more of a nervous laugh.
Naturally, Flores and Bolman were close toMaronis and weren't shaken by their size. It made sense since they lived here. On the way to
theisland Flores hadtold them: "Bolman and I are held in high regard sinceI am a relative of the dragons and he is my husband.
Weinsisted on living in a small village without unnecessary luxury...but we are still closer to the palace than any other house in the area.
Bolman had nodded in agreement.
"The King and Queen lie through these doors. Be sure to treat them with respect. You would not want to be on their bad side if what you
say is true." Maronis said. He motioned to a set of huge red and gold doors with dragon-like decorations on them. "Don't worry lord
Maronis. Zaphair can lay claim to our story. And so can Narina." Lilith had said with a smile before the group had shuffled into the
doorway.
"Come. I have gained word of you from Maronis." A deep voice growled from the other side of the room. The group hurried across the
polished floor as fast as they could without loosing their balance and after several minutes came face to face with two gargantuan scaled
that were sitting on a throne of equall size. "Lord Vatenex and Lady Winonia I pressume. We've heard nothing but good about you since
arriving here." Lilith said bowing. She had been decided to speak along with Zaphair and Flores if needed.
"We value life above all else. It is imperative that we treat all with love and respect. This is how your people come tolove you back and
remain loyal in times of need. Some humans and other creatures as well do not know this and so they work their people into the ground.
Then, when they are called upon, they either leave or rebel." Vatenex said. "That is a good rule. I wish everyone could be that wise."
Lilith said. "But now is not the time to speak of such things. You had an important matter with which you wanted to see us about?"
Winonia asked. Lilith nodded. "Our tale may be troubling, but it is important that you know why we are here. Several weeks, about half a
month ago, the tailed invaded the island of wings without warning. They weren't the kindest to eachother but never had a war broken out
before. I was a resident of the island along with my brother Alos. It was there that we met Narina; who later told us that the tailed had
planned to destroy the other races and take control of the fire emblem. But we couldn't do anything at that point in time. My mother had
told us to flee the island while she was holding off an attack against our house. So we had no choice but to flee. On our way to the island
of man, we had to stop on the island of talons. It was there that we learned of the clawed's plan to go and aid the tailed because oftheir
current vulnerable position. They had recently weathered a bad storm."
"And then when we reached the island of man, Narina returned with Zaphair. A member of the vaikal tribes who had been captured by
pirates. The pirates had pursued her and Zaphair so we had to fight them. That's where Natti and Nathen come in. Theywere the
children of Mother Lily, whom we were going to see. I don't know quite what happened because I had been unconsious after that; but
the others tell me that we had spoken with Mother Lily and soon after had been branded a group of traitors. But luckily, Zaphair had
managed to lead them away while the rest snuck down to the docks to meet Wilbert and escape to here. Claudane decided to go with us
of his own will because he didn't want to die there."
"Now, while we were at sea...something even stranger happened. A pack of black vaikal appeared from the water and attacked us,
presumably in search of Zaphair; but not to save her. To harm her. Zaphair had been attacked by the dark vaikal earlier which is how she
ended up captured by pirates. Flores and Bolman had come to our aid during the fight and we somehow managed to win. After the fight
was over a scaled boat containing Maronis had sailed to see what was going on and that's how we got our audience with you. I know this
is strange, but can you lend your strength to us? We need to protect the fire emblem from evil." Lilith finished and stepped back.
The king sighed. "This is, indeed, a troubling tale that you tell us. If it is true, then we must fight the tailed and stop them from advancing
further. I'm not sure what help we can be to you, but I can atleast provide you with a couple able warriors to aid you on your quest.
Tommorrow, you and your new companions will set out for the Kilmanot mountain range to retrieve the fire emblem." He said. Lilith's
eyes sparkled. "Thank you lord! Even the smallest tasks will be a great help. We are in your debt." She bowed. "Also, I would speak to
Zaphair and Flores alone with my husband later. Is that satisfactory for you?" The queen asked. "Yes of course! We cannot turn down
such offers when you are providing us with help." Alos said quickly. "That is very good. Maronis and Rex will accompany you
tommorrow. Until then, rest and eat. We will see to your accomodations." The queen nodded.
Revealing the tailed's plans to the rulers of the scaled, the group isprovided with apair of warriors to add strength andnumbers to their
cause. The next day...they will head for the Kilmanot Mts. to retrieve the fire emblem, the heart of the war...
Alright! Another chapter down! Maronis is Kusabe Makabe's not mine. And just to clarify again, so are Alos, Natti, Lily, Flores and Bolman. (if i've forgotten some of them, I'm sorry Kusabe!) Ciao.
