Chapter 2 of this story. - I am not going with this as fast as I am with the theme story, but ah well. Hope you like this chapter!
A gust of wind almost made Randi fall off of Pegasus. She put her head down to his hair so the wind wouldn't hit her face.
"Look up, the wind has died down a bit."
Randi complied and looked around. They were flying up high and Randi couldn't see anything that was on the ground since they were so high. She trembled slightly. She wasn't too afraid of heights, but only sitting on a flying horse and only hanging on to his hair to prevent her from sliding off frightened her. It was still a beautiful area. They were in the clouds and she felt the evaporated moisture on her skin.
"Do you like it?"
"It's beautiful." She said quietly. She was still trying to hang on for her life. "Can we go down a bit?"
"As you wish." He then slowly descended down. Randi watched all the things on the ground come in view. Her heart then skipped a bit. She felt her heart start beating out of her chest. It was the same shrine building in her nightmares. She was terrified.
"Pegasus... where are we?" Her voice was shaky. She couldn't help it.
"What is the matter?" He could tell she was scared.
"Nothing." She said sighing. "I am just curious."
"This place is called Elysion. It has been made for the dreamers. Their power keeps Elysion here. This is also my home."
"No." Randi said to herself. Her fear intensified. "It can't be true."
Pegasus looked back a bit. "What are you speaking about?"
"I have been having nightmares, lately." Randi said looking down. She continued to explain the nightmare after she finished she held back tears. "Now that you said this was your home..." She paused letting out a whimper.
Pegasus reached the ground and Randi got off. She touched his face. "Don't worry, Randi." He said as he moved his face to nuzzle her cheek. "Everything will be alright."
Randi smiled. "I hope so." Pegasus' eyes began to shine with warmth to them. Randi held back tears that came to her eyes. He started to walk foreword and she followed him closely. He came to a stop right in front of the entrance. Randi looked at the entrance in a daze. She was still shaken up from the dream, but felt more at peace when Pegasus comforted her.
Pegasus went into the place and Randi quickly followed. She saw all the roses on the walls and a pathway dividing to two walls. It was just like her dream. One rose seemed to be separate from the others. The rose had a brighter red color and it looked like it had something similar to morning dew on it.
"That is your dream rose. It is stronger than the rest. Your dreams are what makes you the others' protector."
"My dream? My dream is to-" Randi stopped. She started to blush. Her dream was embarrassing to her.
"Fall in love." Pegasus finished her sentence. "Love someone with all your heart. Then to marry that person and start a family."
"How did you know?" Randi questioned looking up to him.
"I needed to learn more about you before I just come and take you here."
"What else do you know about me?"
"I know about your love for musical theatre."
Randi started smiling. "Really?"
Pegasus nodded. "Come now. We may have to hurry. I believe I sense something bad here."
"Something bad?" Randi said looking around. "Like what?"
"Our enemy." Pegasus responded quietly as he closed his eyes.
Pegasus had showed her most of the building. The rooms where she was going to train with a bit of martial arts, rooms to actually use her power, and archery places were just a few things he showed her.
"The sense is stronger. We must leave here now." He was behind her and nudged her back to make her walk faster. "The enemy is close nearby. We don't want them to see you."
"Okay." She started to walk faster. They reached the entrance and Randi quickly jumped on his back. "Let's go." Randi leaned down. She held her breath as Pegasus' wings spread out as he got ready to fly off. Her heart was racing faster. Were they going to run into the enemy? Once Pegasus got up into the air Randi settled down. She sighed in relief.
"I was scared for a minute there."
"There is no need to be frightened."
"I was just nervous about the enemy. I thought they were going to catch up on us."
"Even if they did you would be able to fight them."
"You think?" Randi blushed a bit. She was very doubtful that she could do much of anything.
"With my help you will learn everything you need to know to fight. You have access to an attack now. It is called Gold Dream Arrow."
Randi smiled. "Okay. I'll remember that then." Then she felt extremely tired. Her head fell to the back of Pegasus' neck.
"Are you alright?" Pegasus asked turning his head slightly to try to look at her. She didn't say anything. Pegasus started to get nervous. "Randi? Randi!"
