Strange Enemies
Reina and Nida journeyed towards the Eastern Lands, looking for information as to the location of Reina's big sister. Nida wondered what she looked like. If she were anything like Reina, she sure would be a looker. He then smacked himself for thinking like that, he was a prince, not a pimp.
"Nida?" inquired Reina, "Why did you hit yourself? Is it something I did?"
"No, I was just thinking about something. Then I had to scold myself. Mom and Dad always tell me that I have to maintain the attitude of a heir to the throne at all times," he answered.
Reina said, "That's pretty sad. You mean to tell me that they control every aspect of your personality? All people should be free to think the way that they want to."
Nida looked at her, and smiled. "You may be right, Reina. But I'm not allowed that luxury. In fact, I don't even know who exactly Nida is. I know Nida the Prince of Wyndia, but not Nida the person."
"Tell you what," Reina stated, "While we go on this journey, I'll help you to find out who you are. After all, I don't have much money, so I can't repay you for your kindness."
"Thank you Reina, you're a true friend to me. And I'll help you to find out where your powers come from in return. For finding your sister is more like a duty to me, as it's the job of the Royal Family to locate all missing persons and return them to their loved ones," he replied.
Suddenly, a group of soldiers jumped out at them from the bushes. On closer inspection, Nida realized that they came from the Southern Empire, Moradis. A country of human mages, they were known for conquering the villages of stronger clans in order to force the inhabitants into the army.
Leading the group was a young woman, about Reina's age. She had green hair, pulled back into a ponytail with an onyx clip. A black patch covered her left eye, but her right one was red. A cloak was worn around her body, and it fell loosely around her.
She told them, "My name is Celia, Captain of the Fifth Division of the forces from the Empire of Moradis. The Empress Sabrina would like to speak with this young lady here, she wants to discuss the prospect of her joining our army." The girl pointed right at Reina as she spoke.
Reina was taken aback. "And WHY would your Queen show any interest in me? I'm just a simple traveler, fighting monsters and bandits along the road in order to get by."
"But you're no simple traveler, and you know it," said Celia, "Inside of your body, flows the blood of the Brood, the Dragon Clan. It is your clan that is destined to rule the whole world."
Reina thought about this. It made sense, as she'd turned into a Dragon in order to fight against those monsters. But that still didn't mean that she wanted to join forces with the Empress.
"I'll never join you. I'll admit, I don't know anything about my powers, or where they come from. But I'm not going to sell them to someone who only wants world conquest," Reina yelled.
Celia mumbled, "Pity. Then, I guess I have no choice but to destroy you. Dark Warrior."
With that, Celia threw off her cloak. Underneath, was a short black skirt, black tube top, black boots, black armbands, and black Dragon's wings on her back. A sword shone in her hands, as she smirked at her adversary. She then transformed into the winged Dragon/Human Hybrid called a Warrior. From the black coloration, one could tell she had invoked the Darkness Element as well.
Reina stepped back a bit. "Nida, run for your life. I'll take care of this demon woman." With that, she began to concentrate. This time, she wasn't just a normal Whelp. She'd become a Light Elemental Dragon with a Defensive and Magic bonus. The Dragon then let out an ear-piercing roar.
Nida took off to the skies on his wings, hoping to get away and hide. Once sure that he wouldn't be hurt by any attack she made, Reina lashed out with her Aura Breath at all of the soldiers. They turned out to be demons in disguise, and they were all killed in an instantly.
"It's just you and me now," Celia stated, "Tell me your name, so I an remember it in my dreams."
"Reina, my name is Reina Reianna Torana," she told her opponent.
Celia attacked with the Doom Breath. Reina countered with Aura Claw. Both attacks hit one another, and began fighting for supremacy. The Dragons continued to concentrate.
Reina though, 'This might be touch. She knows more about how to use her powers than me. I must hold on, it's the only way I can come out of this alive and find my sister."
* * *
Nida was watching from the bushes as Reina fought. 'I want to help her, but there's no way that a Winged Clansman can stand up to a Dragon. Now that I think about it, I remember reading about them. Apparently, they are the most powerful clan in the universe. If that's the case, I better get out of here. No telling what'll happen if Reina or Celia lose control during the battle.'
So Nida ran through the bushes, looking for someplace better to hide. He was sure that Reina could fend for herself, she was a Dragon after all. But the prince couldn't help but worry about his friend, for her opponent was also a Dragon. If he could help, he would have done it in a heartbeat.
"I'm just in her way," he deduced, "Celia could use me as a hostage if she got a hold of me. Then poor Reina won't stand a chance, she doesn't seem the type to kill the innocent to win."
He was so lost in thought, that he didn't notice the edge of the cliff. When Nida felt his foot give way, he tried to use his wings to keep his balance. But there was nothing he could do at the moment. Nida tripped, and tumbled all the way to the ground. Once he landed, the young boy felt the world go black. The last thing he remembered, was a loud growling sound coming towards him.
- - - -
Since the Breath of Fires always have Ryu's male rival, I gave Reina a female one. Fitting, as she's a girl. Next time...Nida makes a new friend. And Reina goes from out of the frying pan into the fire when she escapes Celia, only to run into a suave playboy.
Reina and Nida journeyed towards the Eastern Lands, looking for information as to the location of Reina's big sister. Nida wondered what she looked like. If she were anything like Reina, she sure would be a looker. He then smacked himself for thinking like that, he was a prince, not a pimp.
"Nida?" inquired Reina, "Why did you hit yourself? Is it something I did?"
"No, I was just thinking about something. Then I had to scold myself. Mom and Dad always tell me that I have to maintain the attitude of a heir to the throne at all times," he answered.
Reina said, "That's pretty sad. You mean to tell me that they control every aspect of your personality? All people should be free to think the way that they want to."
Nida looked at her, and smiled. "You may be right, Reina. But I'm not allowed that luxury. In fact, I don't even know who exactly Nida is. I know Nida the Prince of Wyndia, but not Nida the person."
"Tell you what," Reina stated, "While we go on this journey, I'll help you to find out who you are. After all, I don't have much money, so I can't repay you for your kindness."
"Thank you Reina, you're a true friend to me. And I'll help you to find out where your powers come from in return. For finding your sister is more like a duty to me, as it's the job of the Royal Family to locate all missing persons and return them to their loved ones," he replied.
Suddenly, a group of soldiers jumped out at them from the bushes. On closer inspection, Nida realized that they came from the Southern Empire, Moradis. A country of human mages, they were known for conquering the villages of stronger clans in order to force the inhabitants into the army.
Leading the group was a young woman, about Reina's age. She had green hair, pulled back into a ponytail with an onyx clip. A black patch covered her left eye, but her right one was red. A cloak was worn around her body, and it fell loosely around her.
She told them, "My name is Celia, Captain of the Fifth Division of the forces from the Empire of Moradis. The Empress Sabrina would like to speak with this young lady here, she wants to discuss the prospect of her joining our army." The girl pointed right at Reina as she spoke.
Reina was taken aback. "And WHY would your Queen show any interest in me? I'm just a simple traveler, fighting monsters and bandits along the road in order to get by."
"But you're no simple traveler, and you know it," said Celia, "Inside of your body, flows the blood of the Brood, the Dragon Clan. It is your clan that is destined to rule the whole world."
Reina thought about this. It made sense, as she'd turned into a Dragon in order to fight against those monsters. But that still didn't mean that she wanted to join forces with the Empress.
"I'll never join you. I'll admit, I don't know anything about my powers, or where they come from. But I'm not going to sell them to someone who only wants world conquest," Reina yelled.
Celia mumbled, "Pity. Then, I guess I have no choice but to destroy you. Dark Warrior."
With that, Celia threw off her cloak. Underneath, was a short black skirt, black tube top, black boots, black armbands, and black Dragon's wings on her back. A sword shone in her hands, as she smirked at her adversary. She then transformed into the winged Dragon/Human Hybrid called a Warrior. From the black coloration, one could tell she had invoked the Darkness Element as well.
Reina stepped back a bit. "Nida, run for your life. I'll take care of this demon woman." With that, she began to concentrate. This time, she wasn't just a normal Whelp. She'd become a Light Elemental Dragon with a Defensive and Magic bonus. The Dragon then let out an ear-piercing roar.
Nida took off to the skies on his wings, hoping to get away and hide. Once sure that he wouldn't be hurt by any attack she made, Reina lashed out with her Aura Breath at all of the soldiers. They turned out to be demons in disguise, and they were all killed in an instantly.
"It's just you and me now," Celia stated, "Tell me your name, so I an remember it in my dreams."
"Reina, my name is Reina Reianna Torana," she told her opponent.
Celia attacked with the Doom Breath. Reina countered with Aura Claw. Both attacks hit one another, and began fighting for supremacy. The Dragons continued to concentrate.
Reina though, 'This might be touch. She knows more about how to use her powers than me. I must hold on, it's the only way I can come out of this alive and find my sister."
* * *
Nida was watching from the bushes as Reina fought. 'I want to help her, but there's no way that a Winged Clansman can stand up to a Dragon. Now that I think about it, I remember reading about them. Apparently, they are the most powerful clan in the universe. If that's the case, I better get out of here. No telling what'll happen if Reina or Celia lose control during the battle.'
So Nida ran through the bushes, looking for someplace better to hide. He was sure that Reina could fend for herself, she was a Dragon after all. But the prince couldn't help but worry about his friend, for her opponent was also a Dragon. If he could help, he would have done it in a heartbeat.
"I'm just in her way," he deduced, "Celia could use me as a hostage if she got a hold of me. Then poor Reina won't stand a chance, she doesn't seem the type to kill the innocent to win."
He was so lost in thought, that he didn't notice the edge of the cliff. When Nida felt his foot give way, he tried to use his wings to keep his balance. But there was nothing he could do at the moment. Nida tripped, and tumbled all the way to the ground. Once he landed, the young boy felt the world go black. The last thing he remembered, was a loud growling sound coming towards him.
- - - -
Since the Breath of Fires always have Ryu's male rival, I gave Reina a female one. Fitting, as she's a girl. Next time...Nida makes a new friend. And Reina goes from out of the frying pan into the fire when she escapes Celia, only to run into a suave playboy.
