Beginning notes: I think I'm starting to get the hang of this. Nothing important to mention as of yet.
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Mia shivered, drawing her covers tightly around her as she stepped out of her quarters. The air was colder then even she was accustomed to. She inched her ways up the steps, curious as to why it was so cold. She gently removed a still-burning lamp from the wall. As much as she thought it was strange decor, Garet's suggestion had been handy. She stood, holding it near the side of her face, allowing its warmth to spread throughout her body. Sufficiently warmed, she made her way out to the deck.
"Isaac!" She gasped, acting quickly. She shuffled forwards in her covers, getting a better assessment of the situation. Isaac was slumped on the floor of the deck, the Black Orb on the ground next to him. Mia dropped the covers, dragging them after her as she ran towards her "fallen" companion. He was fine, just asleep. She frowned again, noticing a slight tinge of blue around his face. She kneeled at his side, murmuring a quick ply well spell. The pixie glimmered slowly, spreading dust across Isaac's shivering form. The blueness receded, but he was still giving small spasms. She slowly placed the lamp by his face, allowing her to drape the covers over him. Satisfied, she ran back down to the boys room.
"Ivan! Garet! Wake up!" Mia pounded furiously on the door, not wanting to intrude on the boys.
"Huh... Wha? Mia? Is that you?" A voice answered, but it was still groggy. They had been fast asleep.
"I don't have time to explain! It's Isaac! Meet me on the deck!" Mia waited until she could hear them sluggishly moving about before rushing back up to the deck. Isaac was still there, but he was coming about.
"Huh...? Mia? What are you doing in the boy's room?"
"You're not in the boy's room..." Mia said, sighing in relief. She stood again, waiting for Garet and Ivan to arrive.
"Then Wh-"
"Shhh... You've been out here all night. Wait for Ivan and Garet, then you can get back to your room." Mia frowned.
'Why didn't he get Garet, like he said he would...?' Mia's thoughts were interrupted as Ivan and Garet came bounding up the steps.
"Woah! Mia! What happened!?" Ivan asked, cringing as Isaac rolled over to look at him.
"I'll handle this..." Garet said, creating a fireball is his hand, then shooting it at Isaac. Instead of burning him, it instantly warmed him up. Ivan and Garet lifted Isaac, preparing to take him to the room when a glimmer from the ocean caught Mia's eye.
"Thank you, Garet, maybe we should-" Mia stopped mid-sentenced, halted by Garet suddenly shushing her.
"Guys... Wait. Something's down there..." Garet froze, and gently helped Ivan lower Isaac down to the floor.
"Is it just me, or is it actually getting colder" Ivan question, suddenly grasping his shoulders.
"Something's not ri-" Mia began. She was caught off guard by a bubbling from the bottom of the ship.
"Get Isaac out of here!" Garet shouted, fear taking control. Mia hurried after the two boys as they placed Isaac on his bed. A roar froze each of them stiff, sending them scurrying towards their weapons and armor. Garet was first to reach the deck, and froze halfway up the steps.
"Ho... ly... Cr-" He began, but was caught by an earsplitting shriek. The trio recoiled, heads pounding. Mia reached the surface in time to catch a glimpse of a fierce, yellow eye glaring at the ship. Mia found herself staring into the fiery soul of the Sea Serpent. She gripped fiercely onto her Crystal Rod, face paling in anxiety. They were in for a seriously bumpy boat ride. Ivan glanced, wide-eyed at the monstrous creature, an eerie, inhumane whimper emitting from his mouth.
"I did not ask for this" Garet murmured, bracing himself for the oncoming attack.
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End Notes: There ya' go, a rather interesting turn of events. With their leader in recovery, do they stand a chance? This wasn't exactly what I had planned to happen, but it just hit me that I could. Until the next chapter!