Princess Knight
Chapter Four: Dragon's Blood
A/N: I want to introduce all the characters!! Yatta! It's so exciting ^^;; But I have to wait or the story will make no sense --;; Bah! Technicalities!!
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Stumbling back, Mimi finally regained her voice and screamed, "Help! Help!!"
Jumping up with a start, Yamato and Sora both looked alarmed, "Miki!!"
The beast getting closer, Mimi shivered as it glared at her with slitted brown eyes. She fruitlessly tried to grab a rock to throw but ended up tripping, making her wide open for attack.
Closing her eyes, she waited for the final blow, when suddenly...
The dragon walked past her and started to sip from the lake. With dots for eyes, Mimi watched as he drank, sighing in content.
"Ano..." Opening and closing her mouth, like a fish, Mimi gaped.
"Hmm?" Acting like he had just noticed her, the dragon lifted its massive orange head and looked at her, as if she were nothing more then an annoying fly.
Angry at the contempt she saw in its eyes, Mimi jumped up indignantly and shouted, "What do you think you're doing?! How rude!!"
"Hmph, stupid human," the dragon commented before resuming his drink.
Eyes back to their dot form, Mimi stuttered, "Y-You can t-talk!!"
"Of coarse I can! Don't you know anything about dragons?" facing her, it looked insulted, "Dragons happen to be VERY intelligent, powerful and courageous!!"
"Really..." Mimi looked skeptical but was interupted from commenting any further, when Yamato and Sora ran into the clearing.
Panting he asked Mimi, "What?! Are you okay?"
Turning to him she blushed and then pointed, "Err...that thing."
"A dragon!" Yamato gasped, astonished, "Amazing!"
"Yes, I am aren't I?" The dragon looked smug. He then eyed Sora as she stepped back fearfully, "I see you have a female in your company."
"Back off!" Mimi threatened, stepping forward, "I wont let you do anything to my friends!"
"Miki!" Sora gushed and latched herself to her, "Always there to save me!"
"Sora..." Mimi sweatdropped, trying to pry the girl off, "Not in front of the dragon!"
"Hmph," it snorted again, making its way back to the forest, "I see...well I have no use of tainted women, I need a virgin."
"What?!" It was Sora's time to flush, "How dare you call me not pure!! I happen to be a virgin, you horrid creature!" she screamed at it.
"Oh, really?" Interested, the Dragon perked up, "Then maybe I can use you!"
"W-What?!" Sora backed away, clinging to Mimi, "Stay away from me!"
"What do you want with the girl?" Yamato asked sternly, his gaze un- wavering, "You may not take any of our party by force."
Bringing out his sword he added, "Unless you have information on the Legendary Maiden?"
"Hey!" Sora protested but Mimi clamped her mouth shut.
Thinking for a moment, the dragon seemed to come to a conclusion. He scanned Yamato up and down before answering, "Alright, here's the deal. You help me out and I'll tell you everything I know about the Maiden of Legends."
"What is it you want us to do?" Mimi still didn't trust it, "If it's a life you shall not get one."
"No, No nothing like that. I need that girl to help me get something back."
"I'm not helping you!" Sora scowled, "You probably want to eat me!"
"We don't eat people! They taste awful!!"
"So you have!"
"Shut up wench!!"
"Stop it, you two!"
Frowning Yamato waved his sword at the them before turning back to the beast. "Why do you need Sora?"
The dragon seemed to sigh before he started, "There are these bandits called the Reshinkuu that have recently been taking residence in the forest. The strange thing is instead of coming for the apples, they have taken in a habit of stealing from dragons!"
"But why?" lifting a brow, Yamato wondered outloud, "It makes no sense. What could a dragon possibly own that would have value to a human?"
"The Jewel of Element."
"The what?"
"The Jewel of Element is a sacred stone that is priceless to all dragons. We are born with them and it is the core of our existence. The jewel isn't actually a gem but a scale taken from our foreheads."
"But why is it so special?" Mimi asked.
"It is what gives us our power. Dragons cannot transform without it and they have taken mine!!"
"Transform?" Mimi wanted to ask more but Yamato broke in--
"If we help you get this jewel/scale back, you will help us?"
"Yes," the dragon seemed to grin, "but only if we succeed."
Crossing his arms in thought, Yamato frowned, "What did you have in mind?"
***
"How did I get wrapped up in this?!?" Mimi fumed, as Sora stumbled beside her.
The dragons plan had been to use Sora as bait, since the bandits were perverts and catch them off-guard. Mimi and Sora argued it was too dangerous for her to go in alone and that was when Yamato agreed...
and Mimi had wound up being froced to dress as a woman and go with her. "You're so pretty for a boy he says! You're the one who is so worried he says! You should go with her he says! He's an idiot!!"
Sweatdropping, Sora apologized again, "Miki I'm so sorry! I didn't think he'd make you degrade yourself like this..."
Sighing, Mimi shook her head, "Nevermind. I couldn't just let you go alone...Jeez men are so stupid."
Hiding behind the bushes, Yamato and the dragon gave the girls thumbs up, making Mimi scowl, 'I'll kill them!!'
"Lookie here! Two little lambs just walked into our camp!" Leering down at them, a burly looking man motioned for more to come see.
Cringing in fear, Sora inched towards her companion, as Mimi looked disgusted. Soon the bandits were all around them, drooling and hooting.
Fighting the urge to pummel them to the ground, Mimi forced an innocent look before exclaiming, "Oh, goodness! My sister and I have gotten lost, could you please help us kind sirs?"
"Y-Yes," Sora added, trying to be brave, "We have been wandering for days."
"Help you?" stepping out from the masses, a tall dark man glinted his eyes at them, "Sure we'll help you. Won't we?" he asked, all the men drooling in agreement.
Scowling, Mimi pulled Sora closer to her as the they advanced, 'Damnit Yamato! Where are you?!'
A cry of charge coming from above, Yamato and the dragon flew from the trees, his blade flying through the air and breath of fire surrounding the bandits. Landing beside the girls gracefully, Yamato smiled, "Nice entrance huh?"
"I--" Mimi blushed, "Could kill you!!"
Tearing off the cloak she was wearing, Mimi charged her sword drawn. Yamato followed suit and soon the two warriors were both engaged in fierce battle, Sora praying for their safety and flames everywhere.
When it was all over, the warriors stood panting, among clusters of slain and crispy bodies. Rushing over, Sora began to heal Mimi's cut arm immediatly, when they all heard a cry of, "Yes!! I have it!!"
"Eh?" Turning to the cry, they saw the dragon clutching a shiny, multicolored scale. Bringing it to his head, it flashed a bright orange before melding back into its head.
Awed, Yamato stepped forward and asked, "Was that it? What you were looking for?"
"Yes, my jewel of element."
"Then please complete your end of the deal. What of the Maiden?"
The dragon turned to him and all ears waited for him to begin. But to their shock, the dragon blushed and stuttered, "W-Well actually...I know nothing except that she's supposed to be a holy entity."
The trio face-faulted. Clutching her head, Mimi shouted, "That's it?! We already knew that!! You big liar!!"
"Hey!" defensive, the dragon raised its arms, "I told you I would tell all I knew! And that's all!!"
"Never trust fairytale creatures...isn't that what Koushiro always told me?" Yamato sighed, rubbing his head.
"But I am grateful for your help."
"This is unbelievable!" Mimi ranted, waving her sword at him, "You big con- dragon!"
Sweatdropping, the dragon nodded, "Alright! Alright! Since you helped me I should help you right? I'll go with you on your journey! A dragon should be loads of assistance!!"
"What?!"
The three couldn't believe what it had just said, "A dragon will be an even bigger nuisance! How will we be able to explain you?" Sora argued.
"Easy!"
Smircking the dragon, started to glow bright orange, making everyone jump in surprise. The light soon over-took its whole body and when it faded, instead of the huge beast, stood...
A grinning boy, with unruly brown hair and bright eyes. The Jewel of Element shining on his forehead, it sparkled in the sunlight before he spoke, "I guess you didn't know this is what it does?"
He looked at their shocked face, "Oh well! By the way my name is Taichi!!"
-TBC
A/N: Yay! Another member revieled!! ^_^v REVIEW!! REVIEW!!!!
-Hikari no miko
Chapter Four: Dragon's Blood
A/N: I want to introduce all the characters!! Yatta! It's so exciting ^^;; But I have to wait or the story will make no sense --;; Bah! Technicalities!!
*****
Stumbling back, Mimi finally regained her voice and screamed, "Help! Help!!"
Jumping up with a start, Yamato and Sora both looked alarmed, "Miki!!"
The beast getting closer, Mimi shivered as it glared at her with slitted brown eyes. She fruitlessly tried to grab a rock to throw but ended up tripping, making her wide open for attack.
Closing her eyes, she waited for the final blow, when suddenly...
The dragon walked past her and started to sip from the lake. With dots for eyes, Mimi watched as he drank, sighing in content.
"Ano..." Opening and closing her mouth, like a fish, Mimi gaped.
"Hmm?" Acting like he had just noticed her, the dragon lifted its massive orange head and looked at her, as if she were nothing more then an annoying fly.
Angry at the contempt she saw in its eyes, Mimi jumped up indignantly and shouted, "What do you think you're doing?! How rude!!"
"Hmph, stupid human," the dragon commented before resuming his drink.
Eyes back to their dot form, Mimi stuttered, "Y-You can t-talk!!"
"Of coarse I can! Don't you know anything about dragons?" facing her, it looked insulted, "Dragons happen to be VERY intelligent, powerful and courageous!!"
"Really..." Mimi looked skeptical but was interupted from commenting any further, when Yamato and Sora ran into the clearing.
Panting he asked Mimi, "What?! Are you okay?"
Turning to him she blushed and then pointed, "Err...that thing."
"A dragon!" Yamato gasped, astonished, "Amazing!"
"Yes, I am aren't I?" The dragon looked smug. He then eyed Sora as she stepped back fearfully, "I see you have a female in your company."
"Back off!" Mimi threatened, stepping forward, "I wont let you do anything to my friends!"
"Miki!" Sora gushed and latched herself to her, "Always there to save me!"
"Sora..." Mimi sweatdropped, trying to pry the girl off, "Not in front of the dragon!"
"Hmph," it snorted again, making its way back to the forest, "I see...well I have no use of tainted women, I need a virgin."
"What?!" It was Sora's time to flush, "How dare you call me not pure!! I happen to be a virgin, you horrid creature!" she screamed at it.
"Oh, really?" Interested, the Dragon perked up, "Then maybe I can use you!"
"W-What?!" Sora backed away, clinging to Mimi, "Stay away from me!"
"What do you want with the girl?" Yamato asked sternly, his gaze un- wavering, "You may not take any of our party by force."
Bringing out his sword he added, "Unless you have information on the Legendary Maiden?"
"Hey!" Sora protested but Mimi clamped her mouth shut.
Thinking for a moment, the dragon seemed to come to a conclusion. He scanned Yamato up and down before answering, "Alright, here's the deal. You help me out and I'll tell you everything I know about the Maiden of Legends."
"What is it you want us to do?" Mimi still didn't trust it, "If it's a life you shall not get one."
"No, No nothing like that. I need that girl to help me get something back."
"I'm not helping you!" Sora scowled, "You probably want to eat me!"
"We don't eat people! They taste awful!!"
"So you have!"
"Shut up wench!!"
"Stop it, you two!"
Frowning Yamato waved his sword at the them before turning back to the beast. "Why do you need Sora?"
The dragon seemed to sigh before he started, "There are these bandits called the Reshinkuu that have recently been taking residence in the forest. The strange thing is instead of coming for the apples, they have taken in a habit of stealing from dragons!"
"But why?" lifting a brow, Yamato wondered outloud, "It makes no sense. What could a dragon possibly own that would have value to a human?"
"The Jewel of Element."
"The what?"
"The Jewel of Element is a sacred stone that is priceless to all dragons. We are born with them and it is the core of our existence. The jewel isn't actually a gem but a scale taken from our foreheads."
"But why is it so special?" Mimi asked.
"It is what gives us our power. Dragons cannot transform without it and they have taken mine!!"
"Transform?" Mimi wanted to ask more but Yamato broke in--
"If we help you get this jewel/scale back, you will help us?"
"Yes," the dragon seemed to grin, "but only if we succeed."
Crossing his arms in thought, Yamato frowned, "What did you have in mind?"
***
"How did I get wrapped up in this?!?" Mimi fumed, as Sora stumbled beside her.
The dragons plan had been to use Sora as bait, since the bandits were perverts and catch them off-guard. Mimi and Sora argued it was too dangerous for her to go in alone and that was when Yamato agreed...
and Mimi had wound up being froced to dress as a woman and go with her. "You're so pretty for a boy he says! You're the one who is so worried he says! You should go with her he says! He's an idiot!!"
Sweatdropping, Sora apologized again, "Miki I'm so sorry! I didn't think he'd make you degrade yourself like this..."
Sighing, Mimi shook her head, "Nevermind. I couldn't just let you go alone...Jeez men are so stupid."
Hiding behind the bushes, Yamato and the dragon gave the girls thumbs up, making Mimi scowl, 'I'll kill them!!'
"Lookie here! Two little lambs just walked into our camp!" Leering down at them, a burly looking man motioned for more to come see.
Cringing in fear, Sora inched towards her companion, as Mimi looked disgusted. Soon the bandits were all around them, drooling and hooting.
Fighting the urge to pummel them to the ground, Mimi forced an innocent look before exclaiming, "Oh, goodness! My sister and I have gotten lost, could you please help us kind sirs?"
"Y-Yes," Sora added, trying to be brave, "We have been wandering for days."
"Help you?" stepping out from the masses, a tall dark man glinted his eyes at them, "Sure we'll help you. Won't we?" he asked, all the men drooling in agreement.
Scowling, Mimi pulled Sora closer to her as the they advanced, 'Damnit Yamato! Where are you?!'
A cry of charge coming from above, Yamato and the dragon flew from the trees, his blade flying through the air and breath of fire surrounding the bandits. Landing beside the girls gracefully, Yamato smiled, "Nice entrance huh?"
"I--" Mimi blushed, "Could kill you!!"
Tearing off the cloak she was wearing, Mimi charged her sword drawn. Yamato followed suit and soon the two warriors were both engaged in fierce battle, Sora praying for their safety and flames everywhere.
When it was all over, the warriors stood panting, among clusters of slain and crispy bodies. Rushing over, Sora began to heal Mimi's cut arm immediatly, when they all heard a cry of, "Yes!! I have it!!"
"Eh?" Turning to the cry, they saw the dragon clutching a shiny, multicolored scale. Bringing it to his head, it flashed a bright orange before melding back into its head.
Awed, Yamato stepped forward and asked, "Was that it? What you were looking for?"
"Yes, my jewel of element."
"Then please complete your end of the deal. What of the Maiden?"
The dragon turned to him and all ears waited for him to begin. But to their shock, the dragon blushed and stuttered, "W-Well actually...I know nothing except that she's supposed to be a holy entity."
The trio face-faulted. Clutching her head, Mimi shouted, "That's it?! We already knew that!! You big liar!!"
"Hey!" defensive, the dragon raised its arms, "I told you I would tell all I knew! And that's all!!"
"Never trust fairytale creatures...isn't that what Koushiro always told me?" Yamato sighed, rubbing his head.
"But I am grateful for your help."
"This is unbelievable!" Mimi ranted, waving her sword at him, "You big con- dragon!"
Sweatdropping, the dragon nodded, "Alright! Alright! Since you helped me I should help you right? I'll go with you on your journey! A dragon should be loads of assistance!!"
"What?!"
The three couldn't believe what it had just said, "A dragon will be an even bigger nuisance! How will we be able to explain you?" Sora argued.
"Easy!"
Smircking the dragon, started to glow bright orange, making everyone jump in surprise. The light soon over-took its whole body and when it faded, instead of the huge beast, stood...
A grinning boy, with unruly brown hair and bright eyes. The Jewel of Element shining on his forehead, it sparkled in the sunlight before he spoke, "I guess you didn't know this is what it does?"
He looked at their shocked face, "Oh well! By the way my name is Taichi!!"
-TBC
A/N: Yay! Another member revieled!! ^_^v REVIEW!! REVIEW!!!!
-Hikari no miko