Legacy of Hyne
Prologue
Two yellow eyes stared back at me with an almost human intelligence. Red scales gleamed
on it's back, the dim light shining from above being captured in the sea of red. Black horns rose
from it's head, seeming as if they longed for the freedom of the sky. Rust coloured, leathery
wings adorned it's back and sharp, retractable, black claws graced it's feet. It smiled then,
revealing a row of razor-sharp teeth. I was face to face with a ruby dragon, and I was in the
mood to fight.
We were squared off in what seemed to be an ancient coliseum, the granite pillars giving rise
to a building that countless species had shed blood in. The immense spectator stands were
empty except for one being.
She say on a throne of pure gold, flanked by her pet Grendel. She was humanoid, wearing a
tight-fitting blue bikini top with a blue skirt that was tight around her narrow hips; yet more and
more flowing the further down it hung. She had golden blonde hair that seemed to flash in the
dim light and ice blue eyes. A small smile was evident upon her lips.
"Give it up Adalia, you'll never win," she called down at me.
"We shall see Hyne, we shall see," I called back at her. She laughed at this, her voice echoing
in the large space.
I got into my ready position, knees slightly bent and all my weight on my right foot which
was slightly behind my left.
The dragon took this as a signal and charged straight at me. I was expecting this, and I lashed
out with my right foot into the dragon's face, shifting my weight and making the kick more
powerful.
The dragon reeled back in surprise at my swiftness, then growled a warning that meant things
were about to get serious. I cast reflect in response to this, and the dragon cast reflect also,
mirroring my move.
"Clever girl," I commented, then did a front flip that landed right in from tof the dragon's
face. I began to do a heel drop, but the dragon, seeing that I was slightly off balance, retracted
it's claws and swiped at my leg.
I fell flat on my back, and half a second later the dragon was hovering over top of me,
breathing into my face with it's warm breath just reeking of carrion.
"Geez, haven't you ever heard of a breath mint?" I asked the dragon as Hyne exploded into
laughter.
"Please, do leave poor Simon alone," Hyne managed to gasp out between fits of laughter.
"Yeah, at least I can win a fight," Simon growled.
"At least I don't have a wussy name," I shot back, angered that Simon had won.
"I can't help what I was named," the dragon growled. "What's up with you today? First you
call me a girl, then you start to spazz on me when you lost. You usually take losing with such
grace. Are you feeling alright?"
I stood still for a moment, pondering his words. What is wrong with me?
"I honestly don't know Simon, but I've been getting this bad vibe all day," I answered slowly,
not sure what he'd make of it.
"You are right Adalia," Hyne said, interrupting my thoughts. "But it will only be so in the
beginning, for the bay of evil shall pass and the day when good reigns shall replace it,"
"I'm sorry Hyne, but I just don't follow," I answered, wondering what she was getting at.
"Many years ago, a plague rose up against me and I crushed it while at the same time sending
my guardians down to ensure it never happens again," Hyne began.
I nodded. "Yes, that was when you destroyed the Centra civilizations and created the Lunar
Cry. But what's that have to do with good and evil days?" I asked, feeling more confused than
ever.
"Let me cut to the chase," Hyne sighed, knowing that I hated it when she beat around the
bush. "I'm going to send you down to the planet on a quest for justice. Once you reach the planet
you will receive instructions from me about your mission,"
"Whoa! Hang on a second, don't I get a say in this?" I asked desperately, looking to Simon
for support. I had watched to goings-on of the planet for as long as it had hung in the sky and I
knew that it wasn't exactly a resort.
"No,"was all Hyne said before I was swept up in a swirl of stardust.
Brilliant colours flashed all around me and blocked me from seeing anything beyond them. I
felt a sinking feeling in my stomach when I realized that I had begun the sharp, downward fall
into the planet's atmosphere. I felt a slight jolt beneath my feet and I knew I had reached the
surface of the planet.
Find the Sleeping Lionheart, for he will lead you to the Angel Wing. After you find her, all
will be revealed, the voice of Hyne whispered into my mind.
Suddenly, the stardust cleared from around me, and I could see my surroundings.
Flowers, a field full of flowers.
Author's Note: Yeah, I know that the chapter's a little short but I had to keep it so the plot wasn't
all revealed in the first segment. BTW, the ruby dragon is named after my cat, Simon. Just
thought you'd want to know that. I'll try to have the first chapter up A.S.A.P., so just bear with
me.
Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters except for Adalia
Prologue
Two yellow eyes stared back at me with an almost human intelligence. Red scales gleamed
on it's back, the dim light shining from above being captured in the sea of red. Black horns rose
from it's head, seeming as if they longed for the freedom of the sky. Rust coloured, leathery
wings adorned it's back and sharp, retractable, black claws graced it's feet. It smiled then,
revealing a row of razor-sharp teeth. I was face to face with a ruby dragon, and I was in the
mood to fight.
We were squared off in what seemed to be an ancient coliseum, the granite pillars giving rise
to a building that countless species had shed blood in. The immense spectator stands were
empty except for one being.
She say on a throne of pure gold, flanked by her pet Grendel. She was humanoid, wearing a
tight-fitting blue bikini top with a blue skirt that was tight around her narrow hips; yet more and
more flowing the further down it hung. She had golden blonde hair that seemed to flash in the
dim light and ice blue eyes. A small smile was evident upon her lips.
"Give it up Adalia, you'll never win," she called down at me.
"We shall see Hyne, we shall see," I called back at her. She laughed at this, her voice echoing
in the large space.
I got into my ready position, knees slightly bent and all my weight on my right foot which
was slightly behind my left.
The dragon took this as a signal and charged straight at me. I was expecting this, and I lashed
out with my right foot into the dragon's face, shifting my weight and making the kick more
powerful.
The dragon reeled back in surprise at my swiftness, then growled a warning that meant things
were about to get serious. I cast reflect in response to this, and the dragon cast reflect also,
mirroring my move.
"Clever girl," I commented, then did a front flip that landed right in from tof the dragon's
face. I began to do a heel drop, but the dragon, seeing that I was slightly off balance, retracted
it's claws and swiped at my leg.
I fell flat on my back, and half a second later the dragon was hovering over top of me,
breathing into my face with it's warm breath just reeking of carrion.
"Geez, haven't you ever heard of a breath mint?" I asked the dragon as Hyne exploded into
laughter.
"Please, do leave poor Simon alone," Hyne managed to gasp out between fits of laughter.
"Yeah, at least I can win a fight," Simon growled.
"At least I don't have a wussy name," I shot back, angered that Simon had won.
"I can't help what I was named," the dragon growled. "What's up with you today? First you
call me a girl, then you start to spazz on me when you lost. You usually take losing with such
grace. Are you feeling alright?"
I stood still for a moment, pondering his words. What is wrong with me?
"I honestly don't know Simon, but I've been getting this bad vibe all day," I answered slowly,
not sure what he'd make of it.
"You are right Adalia," Hyne said, interrupting my thoughts. "But it will only be so in the
beginning, for the bay of evil shall pass and the day when good reigns shall replace it,"
"I'm sorry Hyne, but I just don't follow," I answered, wondering what she was getting at.
"Many years ago, a plague rose up against me and I crushed it while at the same time sending
my guardians down to ensure it never happens again," Hyne began.
I nodded. "Yes, that was when you destroyed the Centra civilizations and created the Lunar
Cry. But what's that have to do with good and evil days?" I asked, feeling more confused than
ever.
"Let me cut to the chase," Hyne sighed, knowing that I hated it when she beat around the
bush. "I'm going to send you down to the planet on a quest for justice. Once you reach the planet
you will receive instructions from me about your mission,"
"Whoa! Hang on a second, don't I get a say in this?" I asked desperately, looking to Simon
for support. I had watched to goings-on of the planet for as long as it had hung in the sky and I
knew that it wasn't exactly a resort.
"No,"was all Hyne said before I was swept up in a swirl of stardust.
Brilliant colours flashed all around me and blocked me from seeing anything beyond them. I
felt a sinking feeling in my stomach when I realized that I had begun the sharp, downward fall
into the planet's atmosphere. I felt a slight jolt beneath my feet and I knew I had reached the
surface of the planet.
Find the Sleeping Lionheart, for he will lead you to the Angel Wing. After you find her, all
will be revealed, the voice of Hyne whispered into my mind.
Suddenly, the stardust cleared from around me, and I could see my surroundings.
Flowers, a field full of flowers.
Author's Note: Yeah, I know that the chapter's a little short but I had to keep it so the plot wasn't
all revealed in the first segment. BTW, the ruby dragon is named after my cat, Simon. Just
thought you'd want to know that. I'll try to have the first chapter up A.S.A.P., so just bear with
me.
Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters except for Adalia