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Chapter 5: Lions and Tigers and Cats, Oh My

Part 1

Skylar and troops were wandering aimlessly through the forests of Gallia."Are you sure this is the right way Nasir," asked Tormod, "I really think that we should have began heading west back at that last clearing." "I know perfectly well where I'm going you annoying little…," said Nasir. "Stop fighting you idiots," said Gavinia, "If you want to know which way to go, I'll fly up and look for the castle." Nasir and Tormod turned to her and said simultaneously, "Why don't you stay out of it." "Enough," said Skylar, "I can't take it anymore. Gavinia do it." She nodded as she shifted, and she flew up above the tree tops. After a few seconds she landed. "The castle is to the south west," she said. "Hah," said Tormod, "I was right." "Stow it short stuff," said Nasir. "How dare you bring up my size," said Tormod as he pulled out a thunder tome. "Elsilence," said Kira as he held the staff of the same type. The magic hit Tormod. "Ha-ha," said Nasir. "Elsleep," said Akari. Nasir fell over into a deep sleep. "Idiots," said Skylar under his breath. "There's something else," said Gavinia, "There are signs of a fight about fifty meters ahead." "Let's check it out," said Skylar. "Restore," said Akari twice while holding a restore staff, reverting Tormod and Nasir back to their normal conditions. The troop headed towards the fight.

Skylar and co. emerged from the trees to find themselves in the midst of a battle in a small village. On one side of the fight was a company of Gallian warriors, on the other, Izuka's monsters. The Gallians were being led by a bluish-grey cat. Immediately behind him were two yellow cats, a blue tiger and a grey tiger. "I know them," said Tormod. "So do I," said Nasir. "Who are they," asked Akari. "Five of Yune's chosen," said Vika. "Ranulf," shouted Nasir. The blue cat turned his head and said to the four behind him, "Looks like help arrived." Nasir, Vika and Gavinia shifted and rushed out to the battle the rest of the company pulled their weapons and joined them. The two tigers lunged at the enemies, tearing into them. "Rend," shouted the three cats at the same time. They jumped and tore their claws into the creatures. Nasir let out a stream of white flame, and Gavinia and Vika wasted no time in tearing into the monsters with their beaks and talons. "Rexflame," shouted Tormod. "Balberith," shouted Kira, and Akari shouted, "Rexaura." The three spells lay waste to the enemies. Skylar swung Gurgurant and decapitated one Entombed after another. From behind, Rafiel sang the Bliss Galdr to keep everyone at their peak biorhythm. In a matter of minutes, the monsters were decimated.

Skylar's team formed up, and the Gallians shifted back to normal. "What brings you to Gallia Nasir," said Ranulf. It was then that he noticed Tormod. "Tormod," he said still scanning the crowd, "Vika, Prince Rafiel, and Princess Gavinia. What exactly is going on and why is this kid wielding Ashnard's sword?" "A long story," said Skylar, "One which I'm tired of telling over and over again, and I'm going to wait until I meet with Gallia's King before telling it again." "Who are you beorc to ask for an audience with King Skrimir," said one of the yellow cats, now an orange-blonde haired girl wearing green. "I guess I should introduce myself first huh," said Skylar, "I am Skylar, King of Hatari." "Hatari doesn't have a King," said the other yellow cat, who when in human form, looked exactly like the first only wearing red, "Hatari is ruled by Queen Nailah. Try again." "He's telling the truth," said Rafiel, "Nailah's dead." "What," said Ranulf. "Now you know why I need to meet with your king," said Skylar. "Well," said Ranulf, "You're a little far from the capitol." "I know," said Tormod, "because somebody who will remain anonymous, Nasir, got us lost." Nasir opened his mouth to respond. "Just stop," said Gavinia, "you two are giving me a headache." "I'll lead you to the castle," said Ranulf. He turned to the other four Gallians. "Lethe, Lyre, Mordecai, Kyza, do a sweep of the area for any more monsters. If you find any, three of you engage, and the fastest one, in this case Lethe, returns to the castle for reinforcements." "Yes sir," said Kyza. Mordecai and Lethe nodded, and Lyre said, "Right."

"Thank you for meeting with me King Skrimir," said Skylar, "It's good to know that I have the support of the beast king of Gallia." "I'm sure that the relations between Hatari and Gallia will continue to strengthen," said Skrimir, "And you have my deepest sympathies for what happened to your sister. Nailah was a fine queen. I deeply respected her and looked up to her as a ruler." "Thank you," said Skylar. "Please join us for a feast," said Skrimir, "and rest the night here in the castle." Skylar turned to Kira, "How are we schedule wise?" "The trip through Gallia didn't take as long as we thought it would," said Kira looking at his pocket calendar, "We're five days ahead of schedule." "We accept your offer," said Skylar to the king. "Wonderful," said Skrimir. The doors to the throne room flew open. In ran Lethe. "We found a village completely destroyed," she said, "The others are trailing the creatures." "Civilians," said Skrimir. "Dead," said Lethe, "Only elderly and young children though. No signs of anyone in between those ages." "So no one of fighting age," said Skylar. Lethe looked at him. "King Skrimir," said Skylar, "I have a hunch. You won't like it." Skrimir looked at him. "Feral Ones," he said. "What," said Skrimir. "The enemy I told you about," said Skylar, "Izuka the Summoner." "Izuka," said Lethe, "That monster's dead." "No he's not," said Rafiel. "This is playing out exactly how the rebellion in Hatari happened," said Akari. Skrimir looked at Skylar, "What do you propose?" "If there's a way," said Skylar, "call back all of your troops. We don't know how Izuka infects laguz with his feral drug, but one theory is tipped arrows. If that's the case, your own soldiers would be infected if they're shot." "Very well," said Skrimir. He came off the throne and shifted. He walked out to the balcony, where there was a large horn. He let out an ear-splitting roar that, thanks to the megaphone, echoed across the nation. "That'll work," said Skylar.

Out in the jungle, Lyre, Kyza, and Mordecai were following the trail of the monsters when the king's call echoed through the air. "The king summons us," said Mordecai, "We must go." "Come on," said Lyre, "We're this close if we turn back now, we'll lose the trail." "That may be true," said Kyza, "but do you really want to keep King Skrimir waiting." Lyre thought about it, "You're right. Last time, I got yelled at so much that the king lost his voice, and I got scolded by commander Ranulf. Let's go." They turned towards the castle. All of a sudden an arrow flew out of the brush and hit Lyre broadside. She fell to the ground and changed to her human form. "Lyre," shouted Kyza. "Put her on my back," said Mordecai. Kyza picked her up and draped her over Mordecai's back, and they bound through the jungle towards the castle.

Gavinia stood on the balcony and scanned the jungle for the three Gallians. "They're the only ones that haven't returned yet," said Skylar to Ranulf, "Are you worried?" "A little," said Ranulf, "I trust Mordecai and Kyza, but Lyre can be a little thickheaded." "Don't talk about my sister like that," said Lethe as she walked into the room. "You used to be that way too," said Ranulf as he put his arms around her. "Aww," said Akari, "You two look so cute together. I bet your baby's gonna be cute too." They both turned and looked at her. "But you didn't want anyone to know yet," said Akari after realizing her taboo, "I'm going to stop talking now." "Is it true Ranulf," said Skrimir. "Yes your majesty," said Ranulf, "It is." "That's more reason to celebrate," said Skrimir, "Those three better get here soon, so we can feast." "Actually," said Lethe, "Can we not tell Lyre yet?" "We want to break it to her ourselves," said Ranulf. "What," said Skrimir obviously confused, "Why?" "I get it," said Akari, "Lyre has a crush on Ranulf." They both turned to look at her again. "I get it," said Akari, "I'll stop talking again." "That's about it," said Ranulf. "I see them," said Gavinia, breaking the mood, "Mordecai has Lyre on his back." Gavinia turned to look at them, "There's an arrow sticking out of her." Lethe turned and ran out the door, followed closely by Ranulf, then everyone else.

When Skylar got down in the entrance hall, he found everyone gathered around Lyre, while keeping their distance. She was in her cat mode, hissing and growling. Then she changed to her human mode. "Help… me," she said, before changing back to her beast form. "Feral drug," said Tormod. The room was filled instantly with song. Rafiel walked in, singing the Galdr of Rebirth. Lyre stopped hissing, shifted to her human form, and began glowing. When Rafiel finished singing, Lyre fell to the floor. Rafiel also began to fall, but Skylar caught him. "She should be fine when she wakes up," said Rafiel, "Now I need rest. That galdr took a lot out of me." Skylar helped him up the stairs to his guest room to sleep. Lethe rushed over to her sister and tried to pick her off the floor. "I've got her," said Kyza as he lifted her up. He carried her to the infirmary, followed closely by Lethe and Ranulf. Kira walked over and picked up the poisoned arrow. "Now that we have the elixir," he said, "I may be able to analyze it and make an antidote." "Then we won't have to rely on Rafiel to sing the Galdr of Rebirth if it happens again," said Tormod, "I'll help. I studied some potion making when I learned to control my magic." Kira nodded. "I'll help," said Vika. "Me too," said Akari. They went to it. Gavinia walked over to Skrimir, "You may want to put a hold on that feast." Skrimir looked at her and nodded solemnly.

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