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An Unexpected Adventure Chapter 9
The warm bright light of morning shone through the forest which caused a young woman to stir and slowly awaken. As she began to regain consciousness she looked somewhat dazed as she took in her surroundings. She then sat up slowly and glanced beside her to see a white lion snoozing contently next to her. A soft smile made its way across her face as she got up and began to pack up camp. As she began to re-tack up her mare the woman turned to see the cursed young king struggling to get up. The woman rushed to his side and helped him while giving him a sympathetic look.
"You're right it does seem as though they need help." said a gentle and amused sounding voice.
"How are we going to help them Lady Marie?" asked an energetic young girl with blond hair as she looked from the crystal ball to her mistress.
"Well Liz, I'm going to ask you and your sister to talk to Blair. I need the both of you to convince her to track them and then lead them to crystal falls and help them collect the item(s) needed for the potion to help break the poor boy king's curse. Once the items have been found bring them to me and I will make sure that the potion is made correctly. Can you manage that?" Marie asked her youngest apprentice.
"Of course ! Leave this to us boss!" Liz said happily before leaving her mistresses side to get her sister for their mission.
Marie watched her young apprentices leave and stood at the entrance of the cave "We don't have a lot of time before the hex becomes permanent….Medusa, what are you up to now." Marie thought to herself anxiously before heading back inside her laier.
-With Maka and Soul-
It was midday as Maka and Soul stopped by a stream to take a quick break and get some water. Maka's face contorted into one of worry as she watched Soul hobbling down to the stream to drink before letting out a light sigh as she pulled her canteen from the saddle bag. Suddenly Maka heard a low warning growl being admitted from Soul. Maka turned to see a black panther with gold colored eyes sitting back on its haunches watching them with something akin to amusement displayed across its features. Suddenly the panther was surrounded by a violet colored glow and transformed into a tall woman with purple hair and mesmerizing gold eyes.
"A little birdie told me that you two are in need of some assistance." The feline woman said.
"Who are you?!" Maka demanded anxiously.
"Please forgive me for not introducing myself right away. My name is Blair." Blair said calmly.
"What are you and who sent you?" Maka asked interrogating her.
"I am a tracker and I also work as a guide. Now as for the identity of my employer, all I will say is that she is a very trustworthy and kind person. She sent me to help you break the poor lion king's curse." Blair said in a tone that booked no argument.
"How do we know if we can trust you?" Maka asked her expression guarded.
"Look I know the young king does not wish to remain a lion forever, and I don't approve of foul play. Now I know this land like the back of my hand. Every bush, stream and boulder. I also know of the dangers in these woods so if you want to get to crystal falls as fast as possible with no major injuries I suggest you follow me." Blair said sternly.
Maka looked at Soul with a what-do-you-think kind of expression on her face. Soul looked between the two women before giving Maka his best I-think-we-can-trust-her-for-now expression. With that Maka let out a heavy sigh before filling up her canteen. After a few moments of silence Maka looked up at Blair's calm expression.
"Alright, we'll follow you. But don't expect us to trust you right away." Maka said as she stood up and called Angel to her.
"I'll take what I can get." Blair purred out amused.
Shortly after Blair's arrival the gang began to walk towards crystal falls once again. What they didn't seem to notice was a small frog sitting behind a boulder. The frog quickly hopped toward the water and released the communication spell on his back. The instant the frog hit the water the water hardened into glass. The frog looked into the glass and croaked capturing the bog witch's attention.
"Hello my precious what news have you for me?" The bog witch cooed out.
"Lady Erika, It seems as though Blair has now joined their side." The frog said.
"So the kitty has decided to join in on the fun has she…how fun." Erika said happily.
"Yes my lady, very fun." The frog repeated emotionlessly.
"Anything else?" Erika asked patiently.
"Yes, they seem to be headed to crystal falls." The frog replied.
"I see…you have done well my pet. I want you to keep tabs on them and report back to me as often as you can." Erika said.
"Very well my lady. Is there anything else you need from me?" The frog asked.
"Not at this moment, you are dismissed." Erika replied with a sigh.
With that the frog jumped off of the water causing it to return to normal before hoping after the cursed king.
-With the Bog Witch-
After talking with her minion Erika happily turned to her boiling cauldron and dipped her crystal into the boiling green substance before pulling it back out. The crystal began to glow a deep shade of emerald before reflecting the face of Lady Medusa.
"What news do you bring me?" Medusa hissed out questioningly.
"Well for starters Blair has joined their side." Erika replied anxiously.
"So that fur ball has decided to stick her nose into this. That can only mean that the Order of the Light has taken notice of my actions. Little Marie never did know what business she should not meddle her way into." Medusa said agitated.
"The lion is also accompanied by the princess of Spiritania." Erika said trying to keep calm.
"Maka… King Spirit's daughter….she always seemed way too adventurous for me. I bet her daddy is missing his precious baby girl. We should help return his lost child to him." Medusa said maliciously as a new plan began to form in her brain.
"I guess….oh and they are headed to crystal falls." Erika said while trying to fight the Goosebumps threatening to break out on her skin from Medusa's tone.
"Are they now?" Medusa asked benevolently.
"Yes, should we intercept them?" Erika cautiously asked.
"No! Let them reach their destination but do not lose them for we shall be meeting up with them very soon." Medusa replied smugly.
"Yes mistress, will that be all? Erika asked hoping that was all that was wanted of her.
"Yes, for the time being." Medusa hissed out before severing their connection.
-With Medusa-
Medusa looked down at her boiling cauldron a sense of self-satisfaction growing stronger within her. "I will be seeing you again soon dear prince. Your brother is tripping over my coils with his little friends. Which reminds me, the young princess has lost her way. I should help her with that." Medusa thought to herself happily as she picks up a vile of potion from beside the cauldron, throws it down and is enveloped in a cloud of purple smoke. Suddenly a snake slithers out from the now disappearing cloud of smoke towards the exit of her lair.
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A/N: Hi Everyone! ^-^ I hope that you have enjoyed this chapter. I want to thank you all for your wonderful reviews and continued support! You guys are awesome! Remember reviews are GREATLY appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to read this! Until the next chapter,
-Midnight Oracle ^-^
