The sounds of forbidden creatures crawled from their dens after the passing
storm and into the quiet night with the cold breeze drying up what was left
from the rain causing a cool white mist plowing over the hills. Out from
the sky appeared a massive dark shadow that passed over the moon finding a
place to land. It swooped downward breaking the wind with its large wings
and finally the creature had landed somewhere on the hillside. The giant
structure stood stretching its wings out from him, his face was covered in
shadows, and then his large form shifted in transformation as he morphed to
disguise himself as being human. Unlike last time, he had become a threat
to the people around him, when he exposed himself to the public, trying to
over throw the two-tailed comet prophecy. This time his only disadvantage
would be the people recognizing the face they remembered and the name
Osric.his powers had grown quite strong since the passing year of his fate.
Branded now he rose from the crypt of the walking dead ready to introduce
himself once again to the kingdom as a new face but an old friend.
He carried a dark magic with him and he decided to use it well. He concentrated on the spell he was about to cast over the land. Closing his eyes, white sparks like an illuma storm flew from his fingertips and spread an invisible cloud over the land as his spell was cast out. It had placed the people in a quiet sleep of lost memory. When they were to awake, they would have forgotten Osric and the evil dragon Griffin. He would be able to wonder the kingdom again as being a noble and have everyone forget about the current event that took place when the blue and red two tailed comet passed over the moon that one night. A victory of triumph crossed over his grim features. He stepped into the moonlight; everything had been going according to plan he thought as he made his way to the kingdom.
In the monastery, Grace picked herself off the floor not realizing what had just happened but received a vision while Griffins spell had token place. She shook her head thinking the vision to be quaint. She had seen what occurred during the night of the two-tailed comet prophecy and couldn't understand why her vision came to her in such a strange way. She dismissed the vision and continued to head for the old dungeon, but what was very strange, all the monks in the monastery had dropped unconscious like she had, but had not woken up. It had worried her as she hurried over the bodies of sleeping monks to check up on Drake. Griffin's spell had soon passed and everyone awoke from where they sat, stood or leaned upon and continued with their daily business not aware of what had occurred. Osric stood beside the throne when the king was awakening out of his hypnotic sleep. He watched as the king looked up at him, hoping that the king would remember him as just being chief advisor.
The king had greeted him politely", ah Osric, so glad to see you but I must ask, did you just experience the same sleep like I did?". Osric nodded in dishonor," yes I did my king, how strange it was it almost appears that everyone else has experienced it too". The king thought for a moment, then the occurring thought of the girl that traveled into the land came across his mind as he asked," well have you heard the rumor of a stranger that appeared into our kingdom not to long ago?". Osric shook his head", no I have not. Perhaps you could tell me my king. Have you met this person by any chance?". The king shook his head carrying out the conversation delaying about the event that occurred with his knights during Graces arrival. So many things had rumored about the kingdom here and there, the talk about quaint travelers, to the sleep of the untold spell that hid like a secret in the dark. At the borders, passing of the gates into the kingdom came an old carriage. Inside was a priest paying a visit to the monastery also being requested to visit the king.
Grace snuck around the corners of every wall tiptoeing toward Drake to see if he was really sleeping. Her feet made no sound, but Drake could hear them padding across the stone floor very well. When Grace drew closer Drake opened, one eye waiting until she was close enough then surprised her with his false awakening. " Yip!" Grace jumped not expecting Drake to surprise her like that. " Oh-my I'm sorry did I scare you?". " No you just surprised me that's all", Grace smiled unable to control her spasms of laughter. Drake stared at Graces necklace for a long time and soon her laughter died off. Her eyes were looking into Drakes wondering what he was staring at. When he looked up into Graces eyes, he saw her blush, which made him smile. " I couldn't help to notice the necklace you are wearing, where did you get it?" Drake asked curiously. " You know I can't remember where but I do know I have had this necklace for a long time its just one piece seems to be missing from it but I don't know what" Grace said sitting on the step leading to Drakes cozy room.
Drake thought for a moment," May I see your necklace for just a moment?". " Sure" Grace took off her necklace handing it to Drake. With one talon, he gently took the silver chain with the heart emerald into his grasp. He looked at it carefully then moved his tail behind him pushing over a bunch of pillows reaching for something beneath them. He moved his tail back over dropping the object in his other hand. Then took the necklace and snapped the other half of the necklace piece behind the blue emerald heart. " Would this occur to be the missing half?" Drake said handing her necklace back to her. Graces mouth dropped" this is the other half how did you?". Grace stared at the two golden dragons shaped in a heart around the emerald heart stone. " I'm not sure Grace, but it looks to me like you have the heart of the dragon with you" he smiled. Grace released a soft smile back toward him as she reattached the necklace onto her neck. " It looks wonderful " Drake commented.
" Drake I've been meaning to ask you something?" " What is it?" Drake questioned. " Did you fell a strange presence or fall into a heavy sleep not to long ago? I'm just wondering because all the monks in the monastery just fell dead asleep a while ago and I had this weird vision but it wasn't serious," Grace explained as she laced her fingers together. " That is strange I never felt anything if that is what you mean" Drake pondered in deep thought," perhaps Mansel will know he's been stressed lately about a lot of things".
The next morning Geoff appeared bragging about how great the feast was at the castle. While Drake, Geoff, and Grace stood outside the monastery walls chatting, Mansel came with some odd but interesting news. " Hey Mansel, so glad you could join us" Geoff gestured in a jokingly fashion. " Yes a pleasure seeing the three of you here too. However, I have some news. I over heard from our bishop". " Well lets hear it" Geoff said, then looked over at Grace making a hilarious face at her. Mansel shook his head at the childish humor that Geoff put on. " You know Geoff you should have been the kings joker not a knight". Amused Geoff looked at Mansel," well you know Mansel if worst came to worst you could have joined me I'm sure others would have loved to see that bowl cut you have around your head". Grace snickered then broke out in helpless crazy laughter. " Geoff please!" Mansel became steamed", now is not the time to joke around I said I had news to tell you and I am going to tell it whether you want to listen or not".
Mansel sighed," Its quite serious actually, a priest by the name Martian Orodruin has spoken with the father of the monastery, He knows about the two-tailed comet prophecy and he especially knows about the new prophecy that's to come", Mansel stopped slapping his hand over his mouth. " Wait?" Geoff grew suspicious", there's another prophecy? Mansel what's going on?". " oh dear I've said to much", Mansel looked away from Geoff in embarrassment. Drake froze knowing that Geoff and Grace had not heard about Mansel's conversation that he and Drake had during the night of the storm. Geoff raised his brow", Mansel what new prophecy are you talking about?". Mansel freaked", No! I can't tell you!". Grace shook her head standing next to Drake and wondered what the hell? With a clawed hand Drake raised in attention he sat up briefly," perhaps we should tell them Mansel. After all they will find out eventually".
Mansel nodded with his head lowered," you're right, of course, but now is not the time and place perhaps tonight I'll discuss it over the feast". Geoff agreed", sounds good. Well till then Mansel". Grace had a confused look on her face as she watched Mansel walk off. Osric sat contemptly in his old study watching small various colors of leaves enter from his window and piled them selves on the floor like new fallen snow on a ravens back. The reoccurring thought of the mystic maiden, who was rumored but not seen, had left an engraving imprint of mystery in Osric's thoughts. He sat pondering, wondering who she was and if she had anything to do with the second prophecy that was also rumored in a short span of time by the priest who entered the kingdom. Osric knew everything about the second prophet. If the mystic maiden had anything to do with it, it could have greatly set off his plans for taking over the human race once again
His first deception had been to first, over throw the king and murder him in cold blood. Osric was startled by very few knocks at his chamber door. He rose from his seat watching the doorkeeper open the door," my lord, the visitor as you requested has come to speak with you". Osric smiled", Why yes, let him in I would be sure to welcome him". The doorkeeper bowed welcoming Martian Orodruin into Osric's chamber and gently closed the door behind the priest who had entered. Osric slowly moved around the priest pacing in a calm motion. Martian Orodruin asked," you wished to speak with me lord Osric?". Osric gestured," yes please take a seat you are most welcome here". Martian Orodruin bowed in most respect and approached a chair in front of Osric's desk placing him self within the chair.
Osric continued to pace as he broke into conversation", I could not help but over hear your good word to the bishop, which was spoken to the king about a certain prophecy. Is there anything that you wish to share with me my good man about this prophecy?" Osric stared at the priest like he was a victim of prey. Blinking continuously at Osric Martian Orodruin asked", what is it that I may tell you or that you would like to know my lord?". Osric placed on a satisfying smile", well what I am truly interested in is the four gems. That play a great role in this prophecy I need to know where they are". Orodruin raised both of his brows and drew silent over Osric's question. Osric stepped towards him expecting an answer. " I am sorry but I cannot tell you where they are" Orodruin explained in a serious matter. Osric then walked behind the priest placing both his hands on Orodruin's shoulders inclining his head by his ear," tell me where they are and I shall reward you dearly".
Osric then repelled from Orodruin making hand signals toward him as he spoke," I shall reward you a great deal, I'll ensure that you have luxurious wealth and safe fortune for the rest of your life, what do you say? Do we have a deal? My good man". Osric grinned. Martian Orodruin sighed", well, as tempting as the offer may be I have to disagree and cannot accept,
He carried a dark magic with him and he decided to use it well. He concentrated on the spell he was about to cast over the land. Closing his eyes, white sparks like an illuma storm flew from his fingertips and spread an invisible cloud over the land as his spell was cast out. It had placed the people in a quiet sleep of lost memory. When they were to awake, they would have forgotten Osric and the evil dragon Griffin. He would be able to wonder the kingdom again as being a noble and have everyone forget about the current event that took place when the blue and red two tailed comet passed over the moon that one night. A victory of triumph crossed over his grim features. He stepped into the moonlight; everything had been going according to plan he thought as he made his way to the kingdom.
In the monastery, Grace picked herself off the floor not realizing what had just happened but received a vision while Griffins spell had token place. She shook her head thinking the vision to be quaint. She had seen what occurred during the night of the two-tailed comet prophecy and couldn't understand why her vision came to her in such a strange way. She dismissed the vision and continued to head for the old dungeon, but what was very strange, all the monks in the monastery had dropped unconscious like she had, but had not woken up. It had worried her as she hurried over the bodies of sleeping monks to check up on Drake. Griffin's spell had soon passed and everyone awoke from where they sat, stood or leaned upon and continued with their daily business not aware of what had occurred. Osric stood beside the throne when the king was awakening out of his hypnotic sleep. He watched as the king looked up at him, hoping that the king would remember him as just being chief advisor.
The king had greeted him politely", ah Osric, so glad to see you but I must ask, did you just experience the same sleep like I did?". Osric nodded in dishonor," yes I did my king, how strange it was it almost appears that everyone else has experienced it too". The king thought for a moment, then the occurring thought of the girl that traveled into the land came across his mind as he asked," well have you heard the rumor of a stranger that appeared into our kingdom not to long ago?". Osric shook his head", no I have not. Perhaps you could tell me my king. Have you met this person by any chance?". The king shook his head carrying out the conversation delaying about the event that occurred with his knights during Graces arrival. So many things had rumored about the kingdom here and there, the talk about quaint travelers, to the sleep of the untold spell that hid like a secret in the dark. At the borders, passing of the gates into the kingdom came an old carriage. Inside was a priest paying a visit to the monastery also being requested to visit the king.
Grace snuck around the corners of every wall tiptoeing toward Drake to see if he was really sleeping. Her feet made no sound, but Drake could hear them padding across the stone floor very well. When Grace drew closer Drake opened, one eye waiting until she was close enough then surprised her with his false awakening. " Yip!" Grace jumped not expecting Drake to surprise her like that. " Oh-my I'm sorry did I scare you?". " No you just surprised me that's all", Grace smiled unable to control her spasms of laughter. Drake stared at Graces necklace for a long time and soon her laughter died off. Her eyes were looking into Drakes wondering what he was staring at. When he looked up into Graces eyes, he saw her blush, which made him smile. " I couldn't help to notice the necklace you are wearing, where did you get it?" Drake asked curiously. " You know I can't remember where but I do know I have had this necklace for a long time its just one piece seems to be missing from it but I don't know what" Grace said sitting on the step leading to Drakes cozy room.
Drake thought for a moment," May I see your necklace for just a moment?". " Sure" Grace took off her necklace handing it to Drake. With one talon, he gently took the silver chain with the heart emerald into his grasp. He looked at it carefully then moved his tail behind him pushing over a bunch of pillows reaching for something beneath them. He moved his tail back over dropping the object in his other hand. Then took the necklace and snapped the other half of the necklace piece behind the blue emerald heart. " Would this occur to be the missing half?" Drake said handing her necklace back to her. Graces mouth dropped" this is the other half how did you?". Grace stared at the two golden dragons shaped in a heart around the emerald heart stone. " I'm not sure Grace, but it looks to me like you have the heart of the dragon with you" he smiled. Grace released a soft smile back toward him as she reattached the necklace onto her neck. " It looks wonderful " Drake commented.
" Drake I've been meaning to ask you something?" " What is it?" Drake questioned. " Did you fell a strange presence or fall into a heavy sleep not to long ago? I'm just wondering because all the monks in the monastery just fell dead asleep a while ago and I had this weird vision but it wasn't serious," Grace explained as she laced her fingers together. " That is strange I never felt anything if that is what you mean" Drake pondered in deep thought," perhaps Mansel will know he's been stressed lately about a lot of things".
The next morning Geoff appeared bragging about how great the feast was at the castle. While Drake, Geoff, and Grace stood outside the monastery walls chatting, Mansel came with some odd but interesting news. " Hey Mansel, so glad you could join us" Geoff gestured in a jokingly fashion. " Yes a pleasure seeing the three of you here too. However, I have some news. I over heard from our bishop". " Well lets hear it" Geoff said, then looked over at Grace making a hilarious face at her. Mansel shook his head at the childish humor that Geoff put on. " You know Geoff you should have been the kings joker not a knight". Amused Geoff looked at Mansel," well you know Mansel if worst came to worst you could have joined me I'm sure others would have loved to see that bowl cut you have around your head". Grace snickered then broke out in helpless crazy laughter. " Geoff please!" Mansel became steamed", now is not the time to joke around I said I had news to tell you and I am going to tell it whether you want to listen or not".
Mansel sighed," Its quite serious actually, a priest by the name Martian Orodruin has spoken with the father of the monastery, He knows about the two-tailed comet prophecy and he especially knows about the new prophecy that's to come", Mansel stopped slapping his hand over his mouth. " Wait?" Geoff grew suspicious", there's another prophecy? Mansel what's going on?". " oh dear I've said to much", Mansel looked away from Geoff in embarrassment. Drake froze knowing that Geoff and Grace had not heard about Mansel's conversation that he and Drake had during the night of the storm. Geoff raised his brow", Mansel what new prophecy are you talking about?". Mansel freaked", No! I can't tell you!". Grace shook her head standing next to Drake and wondered what the hell? With a clawed hand Drake raised in attention he sat up briefly," perhaps we should tell them Mansel. After all they will find out eventually".
Mansel nodded with his head lowered," you're right, of course, but now is not the time and place perhaps tonight I'll discuss it over the feast". Geoff agreed", sounds good. Well till then Mansel". Grace had a confused look on her face as she watched Mansel walk off. Osric sat contemptly in his old study watching small various colors of leaves enter from his window and piled them selves on the floor like new fallen snow on a ravens back. The reoccurring thought of the mystic maiden, who was rumored but not seen, had left an engraving imprint of mystery in Osric's thoughts. He sat pondering, wondering who she was and if she had anything to do with the second prophecy that was also rumored in a short span of time by the priest who entered the kingdom. Osric knew everything about the second prophet. If the mystic maiden had anything to do with it, it could have greatly set off his plans for taking over the human race once again
His first deception had been to first, over throw the king and murder him in cold blood. Osric was startled by very few knocks at his chamber door. He rose from his seat watching the doorkeeper open the door," my lord, the visitor as you requested has come to speak with you". Osric smiled", Why yes, let him in I would be sure to welcome him". The doorkeeper bowed welcoming Martian Orodruin into Osric's chamber and gently closed the door behind the priest who had entered. Osric slowly moved around the priest pacing in a calm motion. Martian Orodruin asked," you wished to speak with me lord Osric?". Osric gestured," yes please take a seat you are most welcome here". Martian Orodruin bowed in most respect and approached a chair in front of Osric's desk placing him self within the chair.
Osric continued to pace as he broke into conversation", I could not help but over hear your good word to the bishop, which was spoken to the king about a certain prophecy. Is there anything that you wish to share with me my good man about this prophecy?" Osric stared at the priest like he was a victim of prey. Blinking continuously at Osric Martian Orodruin asked", what is it that I may tell you or that you would like to know my lord?". Osric placed on a satisfying smile", well what I am truly interested in is the four gems. That play a great role in this prophecy I need to know where they are". Orodruin raised both of his brows and drew silent over Osric's question. Osric stepped towards him expecting an answer. " I am sorry but I cannot tell you where they are" Orodruin explained in a serious matter. Osric then walked behind the priest placing both his hands on Orodruin's shoulders inclining his head by his ear," tell me where they are and I shall reward you dearly".
Osric then repelled from Orodruin making hand signals toward him as he spoke," I shall reward you a great deal, I'll ensure that you have luxurious wealth and safe fortune for the rest of your life, what do you say? Do we have a deal? My good man". Osric grinned. Martian Orodruin sighed", well, as tempting as the offer may be I have to disagree and cannot accept,