Chapter 12: Snowy world of dreams
Malene shook her head and hugged her smokie even tighter. Her brother's joyous mood was almost nauseating.
"Now what?"
"Guess where we're going next week."
"I dunno...byalan?"
"Heck no! We're going to Lutie!"
She faced her brother. Could he not be considerate enough to just give her some peace and quiet?
"You're kidding."
"Nope, and guess who I'm taking along."
"I dunno...maybe what's-her-name...Jen?"
He responded by rummaging through her closet and pulling out her bag, which he tossed onto her bed.
"Pack something warm. I don't want you freezing to death on me."
Malene responded by jumping out of bed and giving Jadeite a hug which nearly killed him.
"All right...is everybody here?"
It was the day of the trip to Lutie, and Jadeite had switched into his leader mode. He did a quick role call for all of the hunters that were going...which was maybe about three, Malene, Agate, one of Jadeite's classmates, and yes... Jadeite himself. It was quite a comical scene, considering that there were only four of them in their group. The other was Emery, a priest that Jadeite always hung out with. But anyways, after making sure everyone was there, the priest opened a warp portal to Lutie, making sure Malene went second so she would not get left behind again.
The climate change could easily break a glass. They went from a warm Payonese forest to a freezing snowy field. All around was snow. But one did not have to see to experience the beauty if the little flakes that fell from the sky. Malene held out her hand to catch a few snowflakes, smiling when they melted against her palm.
"Hey sis! Over here! Quick!"
She ran over towards the sound of her brother's voice, careful not to trip over anything. She stopped right beside the rest of the group.
"Alright, let me introduce everyone...you guys already know each other...but I don't think you've met my sister. Guys, this is Tourmaline, my sweet little sis. I want you all to be nice to her alright? Or else you're all gonna get a taste of Novaculite's blitz. Got it?"
"Um...big brother...I'll be fine..."
"Uh...yeah...anyways...This is Galena, our uber hot blacksmith...Ow! What was that for? Okay, Lena honey, you're scaring me...er...Jasper help!"
"Jadeite you screw up...well, I'm Jasper, the knight who is always saving your brother from tasting Galena's fire stunner, which she forged herself...oh right. This here is Lapis, our priestess...oh for the love of Odin...Galena! Leave him alone!"
"Ice wall."
In a flash a large block of ice rose up to encase both the Hunter and the Blacksmith in separate cages of ice. The wizard then turned north and walk away from the group.
"And that guy way over there is our wizard, Cryptos. Don't even waste your time trying to talk to him. He never said two words beyond his name, spells not included."