Authors notes: Hiya everyone! Sorry about the lack of updates. I lost my
zip disk, which contained all of my files. ; I lost all of my
fanfictions, my school files, personal files...everything! So it's going to
take me a while to recover. This chapter is dedicated to Rocketto Neko.
Warnings: Same as always. Also, my mom is still on the warpath, I didn't have time to find D-chan, and my spellchecker died. Thus, there are tons of mistakes. Gomen Nasai. Please overlook them. I'll have them fixed ASAP.
'' thoughts
""conversation
// // passages from a letter, book, etc.
{} Flashback mode
-= =- dream mode
Slowly the run rose over the sleepy town of Dunkley slowly but surly warming up the frozen earth. People gradually woke from peaceful dreams. The few true early birds meandered about the town just beginning the morning schedule. Peace and harmony rested over the small town like a warm fuzzy blanket. Sadly, life was about the rudely yank it off.
"Volcan why are we leaving the inn so early," asked Dortin. Steadfastly following his brother down the hallway he wondered why he was even in Dunkley at all. Usually Volcan would brag about his grand plans as he walked. This time he was quiet.
"Dortin you idiot! Have you no sense?" Hitting his brother on the head Volcan turned around to face his brother. "Every time I mention any of my plans that greedy, loud, good for nothing sorcerer Orphen shows up! This time I've out witted him though," Volcan smirked as he grabbed Dortin by the arm dragging him down the hallway. "Come Dortin! We have work to do. If Orphen doesn't hear my plan, he can't know about it. And if he doesn't know anything, he can't take the glory all for himself! Buwhahaha!"
At the other end of the inn Cleao was also dragging her brother down the hallway. "Cleao, why can't we sleep in longer," complained Majic loudly. "Master won't wake up for hours!"
"Majic you idiot! We want to get the breakfast special that's why," Cleao stated proudly. Holding Majic's arm in one hand, and reaching into her bag with the other Cleao started to fish around for the money. "I can't stand Orphens cooking, and I want at least one good meal before we leave for the ruins."
Sighing sadly Majic nodded his head in agreement. 'Cleao's right about Master's terrible cooking skills. Plus, it would be nice to have a warm meal inside of me before I face Master again.' Pulling his arm free from Cleao's firm grip he followed her towards the lounge were the morning meal would be served for paying customers. 'I know Cleao doesn't want to continue that conversation with Master yet. It really shocked her, and me, when we found out that Master was searching for the Island as well. I wonder why he didn't tell us why he was looking for it though? Oh well, it's just like Master to be mysterious at the most annoying times.'
Leki was curled around Cleao's shoulders sleeping soundly. Using her golden hair as a blanket Leki safety tucked away from the world. This however did not protect from the troubling dreams that haunted his slumber. Ever since he had heard his bondmate speaking about the Island of Isymaar a constant sense of dread followed him. Upon nearing the town a wailing melody had swept around him. Not knowing what it was, Leki kept a sharp eye out for the mysterious sound, wondering why it hounded his dreams.
Just as Cleao stepped into the main lounge a familiar duo bumped into her causing her to stumble and fall onto a stunned Majic. Her bag of coins tumbled out of her surprised fingers falling gently to the ground as a few coins scattering on the floor. Being knocked off Cleao and onto the cold floor rudely wakened Leki. "Yipe! Yipe!"
"Hey! Watch were you're going!" An outraged Cleao yelled from on top of a stunned Majic.
"Watch it you big jerk," yelled Volcan at the same time. Eyes widening in shock at the sight of Cleao and Majic Volcan franticly wondered what they could be doing here. Before long though he noticed the dropped bag of money. "Yes! Luck has finally smiled upon me!" Quick as lightning Volcan grabbed the moneybag with hand, Dortin with other racing out of the main lounge leaving Cleao and Majic stunned. "Run Dortin!"
"Why that thief! Volcan," screamed Cleao as she stood up "get back here with my money damn you!" Jumping up Cleao rushed after them without looking back. "Majic, Leki hurry up! We need to catch those two dirty little rats!"
Majic and Leki followed right behind her. As they raced out the inn the amazed group of people who had witnessed the exchange started to mummer to each other. It wasn't long before the room grew quiet as the noise from the chase grew dimmer.
Through out the entire town Volcan franticly tried to lose his pursuers. Dodging one way, then another with his brother not far behind him Volcan searched for a way to slow down Cleao and Majic. Pushing over stalls, people, carts, and whatever he could find he raced towards the end of town. 'I'm glad Orphen isn't here! He would have blasted my ass sky high by now!' Before he truly is thankful that Orphen wasn't near by blasts from Leki and Majic started rain down upon him. "Shit, shit, shit! Hey! Watch what you're doing back there!"
"Volcan look! We can hide in there," Dortin whispered urgently. Pointing towards a decayed temple just outside of town; Dortin waited for his brothers reply. Volcan grinned madly in reply as he raced towards the next dissention.
Looming against the background a decayed temple dominated the landscape. Bricks, stones, and dead weeds littered the entranceway into the vast building. Columns lined up forming a direct path into the almost forgotten building. Guarding the entranceway were two large statues, which had been craved with detail beyond human skill. The statues looked like two unicorns rearing up. Wild manes of craved jet-black stone seemed to suck in to the surrounding light. Wicked-spiraled horns made from Mother of Pearl graced the center of the horse like face. Forest green eyes were placed in center like hawks seemed watchful. The hooves were cloven in shape; curling slightly to form wicked sharp claws. Mouths bared open like the statues were snarling they showed off needle like teeth. The long serpentine tail curled once before ending in a spiked tuff.
'Maybe this isn't such a good idea after all. This place is giving me the creeps!' Dortin thought as he raced past the guardian statues. "Volcan, maybe this wasn't such a good idea after all. I mean what if this is place is haunted or something?"
"Dortin shut up! Who cares if this place is haunted or not? We need to worry about that freaky blonde and that dorky apprentice! Now C'mon," Volcan muttered darkly as he hurried past the doorway. Something about the statues gave him the creeps.
"They went in there Majic! Hurry! We need to get our money back from those greedy little trolls," Cleao growled as she stomped past the columns. Pausing briefly before the statues she wondered where she had seen something like them before. Leki paused next to her as well, growling faintly.
"What are those things? I've never seen creepy unicorns before," Majic panted out as he stopped next to Cleao. 'Those things are giving me the shakes! They seem to stare at me.'
"I don't think those are unicorns Majic, I think they're Raze Dragons. Now let's go! We don't have time to gawk at some fancy cravings, we need to get back our money before Orphen wakes up." Nodding once in reply Majic walked into the temple.
"Ahhh!" Jumping out of bed Orphen looked around for danger. Seeing nothing he shrugged off the sense of dread and started to get dressed. 'Odd. I could have sworn that I felt something. Oh well, I'm just hungry. I'll go see what Majic and Cleao are up to.'
Once he was finished getting dressed Orphen headed down towards the main lounge. As he entered the lounge the sound of rather heated argument reached his hears. Smiling slightly in amusement he glanced over at two arguing twins. 'That's Leki's name they're talking about.'
"No! It was Reki!" Shrieked the first little girl loudly.
"Nu-uh! His name was Leki! Leki," replied the second little girl hotly.
"Now wait a minute! What is all the fuss about?" Kneeling down so he was at eye level with the two little girls Orphen glanced at them. 'Why do I have a bad feeling about this?'
"Oh Hiya mister! I'm telling my sister that she is wrong about the doggy. His name is Leki, not Reki," she stated calmly. Smirking at her sisters angry look, she turned to face Orphen and beamed happily at him.
"Ok, what was Leki doing then," Orphen asked. 'Please say Leki hasn't gotten into any trouble yet. Please.'
"Reki, a blonde lady, and a boy called Majiku were chasing after two trolls. She kept on screaming 'Thief' at the two little people." Quickly retorted the first little girl.
'Why me? Why did those two have to appear? Volcan, Dortin once I catch up to those two I'm going to kill them!' "Thank you for your help." Rubbing their hair softly Orphen stood up and walked out the door and after his friends. 'What a way to start the day! Hopefully, they couldn't have gotten into too much trouble this early in the morning.'
"It was Majic, not Majiku sis!"
Following the trail of destruction Orphen's hand twitched in annoyance. Passing by ticked stall owners, street cleaners, and the general population he slowly began to put the puzzle pieces together. 'Why am I not surprised that their trail leads into the ruins of Pyr?' Noting the disturbed weeds and dust he passed by large cracked stone columns. Near the entranceway stood two empty stands. "That's odd. I could swear that there were two statues here yesterday..I have a really bad feeling about this."
Suddenly a loud shriek of fear echoed around him coming from within the temple. "Cleao!"
Warnings: Same as always. Also, my mom is still on the warpath, I didn't have time to find D-chan, and my spellchecker died. Thus, there are tons of mistakes. Gomen Nasai. Please overlook them. I'll have them fixed ASAP.
'' thoughts
""conversation
// // passages from a letter, book, etc.
{} Flashback mode
-= =- dream mode
Slowly the run rose over the sleepy town of Dunkley slowly but surly warming up the frozen earth. People gradually woke from peaceful dreams. The few true early birds meandered about the town just beginning the morning schedule. Peace and harmony rested over the small town like a warm fuzzy blanket. Sadly, life was about the rudely yank it off.
"Volcan why are we leaving the inn so early," asked Dortin. Steadfastly following his brother down the hallway he wondered why he was even in Dunkley at all. Usually Volcan would brag about his grand plans as he walked. This time he was quiet.
"Dortin you idiot! Have you no sense?" Hitting his brother on the head Volcan turned around to face his brother. "Every time I mention any of my plans that greedy, loud, good for nothing sorcerer Orphen shows up! This time I've out witted him though," Volcan smirked as he grabbed Dortin by the arm dragging him down the hallway. "Come Dortin! We have work to do. If Orphen doesn't hear my plan, he can't know about it. And if he doesn't know anything, he can't take the glory all for himself! Buwhahaha!"
At the other end of the inn Cleao was also dragging her brother down the hallway. "Cleao, why can't we sleep in longer," complained Majic loudly. "Master won't wake up for hours!"
"Majic you idiot! We want to get the breakfast special that's why," Cleao stated proudly. Holding Majic's arm in one hand, and reaching into her bag with the other Cleao started to fish around for the money. "I can't stand Orphens cooking, and I want at least one good meal before we leave for the ruins."
Sighing sadly Majic nodded his head in agreement. 'Cleao's right about Master's terrible cooking skills. Plus, it would be nice to have a warm meal inside of me before I face Master again.' Pulling his arm free from Cleao's firm grip he followed her towards the lounge were the morning meal would be served for paying customers. 'I know Cleao doesn't want to continue that conversation with Master yet. It really shocked her, and me, when we found out that Master was searching for the Island as well. I wonder why he didn't tell us why he was looking for it though? Oh well, it's just like Master to be mysterious at the most annoying times.'
Leki was curled around Cleao's shoulders sleeping soundly. Using her golden hair as a blanket Leki safety tucked away from the world. This however did not protect from the troubling dreams that haunted his slumber. Ever since he had heard his bondmate speaking about the Island of Isymaar a constant sense of dread followed him. Upon nearing the town a wailing melody had swept around him. Not knowing what it was, Leki kept a sharp eye out for the mysterious sound, wondering why it hounded his dreams.
Just as Cleao stepped into the main lounge a familiar duo bumped into her causing her to stumble and fall onto a stunned Majic. Her bag of coins tumbled out of her surprised fingers falling gently to the ground as a few coins scattering on the floor. Being knocked off Cleao and onto the cold floor rudely wakened Leki. "Yipe! Yipe!"
"Hey! Watch were you're going!" An outraged Cleao yelled from on top of a stunned Majic.
"Watch it you big jerk," yelled Volcan at the same time. Eyes widening in shock at the sight of Cleao and Majic Volcan franticly wondered what they could be doing here. Before long though he noticed the dropped bag of money. "Yes! Luck has finally smiled upon me!" Quick as lightning Volcan grabbed the moneybag with hand, Dortin with other racing out of the main lounge leaving Cleao and Majic stunned. "Run Dortin!"
"Why that thief! Volcan," screamed Cleao as she stood up "get back here with my money damn you!" Jumping up Cleao rushed after them without looking back. "Majic, Leki hurry up! We need to catch those two dirty little rats!"
Majic and Leki followed right behind her. As they raced out the inn the amazed group of people who had witnessed the exchange started to mummer to each other. It wasn't long before the room grew quiet as the noise from the chase grew dimmer.
Through out the entire town Volcan franticly tried to lose his pursuers. Dodging one way, then another with his brother not far behind him Volcan searched for a way to slow down Cleao and Majic. Pushing over stalls, people, carts, and whatever he could find he raced towards the end of town. 'I'm glad Orphen isn't here! He would have blasted my ass sky high by now!' Before he truly is thankful that Orphen wasn't near by blasts from Leki and Majic started rain down upon him. "Shit, shit, shit! Hey! Watch what you're doing back there!"
"Volcan look! We can hide in there," Dortin whispered urgently. Pointing towards a decayed temple just outside of town; Dortin waited for his brothers reply. Volcan grinned madly in reply as he raced towards the next dissention.
Looming against the background a decayed temple dominated the landscape. Bricks, stones, and dead weeds littered the entranceway into the vast building. Columns lined up forming a direct path into the almost forgotten building. Guarding the entranceway were two large statues, which had been craved with detail beyond human skill. The statues looked like two unicorns rearing up. Wild manes of craved jet-black stone seemed to suck in to the surrounding light. Wicked-spiraled horns made from Mother of Pearl graced the center of the horse like face. Forest green eyes were placed in center like hawks seemed watchful. The hooves were cloven in shape; curling slightly to form wicked sharp claws. Mouths bared open like the statues were snarling they showed off needle like teeth. The long serpentine tail curled once before ending in a spiked tuff.
'Maybe this isn't such a good idea after all. This place is giving me the creeps!' Dortin thought as he raced past the guardian statues. "Volcan, maybe this wasn't such a good idea after all. I mean what if this is place is haunted or something?"
"Dortin shut up! Who cares if this place is haunted or not? We need to worry about that freaky blonde and that dorky apprentice! Now C'mon," Volcan muttered darkly as he hurried past the doorway. Something about the statues gave him the creeps.
"They went in there Majic! Hurry! We need to get our money back from those greedy little trolls," Cleao growled as she stomped past the columns. Pausing briefly before the statues she wondered where she had seen something like them before. Leki paused next to her as well, growling faintly.
"What are those things? I've never seen creepy unicorns before," Majic panted out as he stopped next to Cleao. 'Those things are giving me the shakes! They seem to stare at me.'
"I don't think those are unicorns Majic, I think they're Raze Dragons. Now let's go! We don't have time to gawk at some fancy cravings, we need to get back our money before Orphen wakes up." Nodding once in reply Majic walked into the temple.
"Ahhh!" Jumping out of bed Orphen looked around for danger. Seeing nothing he shrugged off the sense of dread and started to get dressed. 'Odd. I could have sworn that I felt something. Oh well, I'm just hungry. I'll go see what Majic and Cleao are up to.'
Once he was finished getting dressed Orphen headed down towards the main lounge. As he entered the lounge the sound of rather heated argument reached his hears. Smiling slightly in amusement he glanced over at two arguing twins. 'That's Leki's name they're talking about.'
"No! It was Reki!" Shrieked the first little girl loudly.
"Nu-uh! His name was Leki! Leki," replied the second little girl hotly.
"Now wait a minute! What is all the fuss about?" Kneeling down so he was at eye level with the two little girls Orphen glanced at them. 'Why do I have a bad feeling about this?'
"Oh Hiya mister! I'm telling my sister that she is wrong about the doggy. His name is Leki, not Reki," she stated calmly. Smirking at her sisters angry look, she turned to face Orphen and beamed happily at him.
"Ok, what was Leki doing then," Orphen asked. 'Please say Leki hasn't gotten into any trouble yet. Please.'
"Reki, a blonde lady, and a boy called Majiku were chasing after two trolls. She kept on screaming 'Thief' at the two little people." Quickly retorted the first little girl.
'Why me? Why did those two have to appear? Volcan, Dortin once I catch up to those two I'm going to kill them!' "Thank you for your help." Rubbing their hair softly Orphen stood up and walked out the door and after his friends. 'What a way to start the day! Hopefully, they couldn't have gotten into too much trouble this early in the morning.'
"It was Majic, not Majiku sis!"
Following the trail of destruction Orphen's hand twitched in annoyance. Passing by ticked stall owners, street cleaners, and the general population he slowly began to put the puzzle pieces together. 'Why am I not surprised that their trail leads into the ruins of Pyr?' Noting the disturbed weeds and dust he passed by large cracked stone columns. Near the entranceway stood two empty stands. "That's odd. I could swear that there were two statues here yesterday..I have a really bad feeling about this."
Suddenly a loud shriek of fear echoed around him coming from within the temple. "Cleao!"