Chapter 12 – The Rescue III
Wyz Town..
The group reached the town quite early due to 'Alvery'. They were lucky they found an Alvery driver at the nearby village. Erthias said that Alvery carriage was kinda rare sight to see on the village because not many people could afford to pay for it's service. The first time Zen saw Alvery, he was surpised to see how it worked. The carriage really didn't need horse to move. The driver didn't use rope to control the carriage, the driver used a steering wheel just like ships. Of course not only Zen who was surprise, the others were surprised as well. Even Obi tried to take over the wheel half forcedly but Kiki stopped him –or more like threatened him— before they got caught by the villagers.
"So?" Melody turned her head to Zen after glancing around the town as soon as she got off the Alvery. "Any plans?"
"We need to know the current situation before going to the palace" Zen answered, scanning around the town that looked so gloomy. It as if dark clouds were hovering above, no smile, no laughter, no noise could be heard or seen wherever they cast theirs eyes. It was like the town itself was dying.
"This town is so gloomy" Mitsuhide muttered softly, glancing at one of the town people walked in fast pace while casting a suspicious glance at him and the group.
"Well ya folks better get used ta it" Erthias opened his mouth. "Since that wha-cha-ma-call-it disease—"
"Gehendra Disease" corrected Melody and Kiki at the same time.
"Yaah that, roaming around.. Everyone's afraid to go outside. They don't wanna be that evil spirit—"
"Demons" Once again Melody and Kiki corrected Erthias at the same time.
"Yaah that" Erthias said, oblivious to Melody's annoyed expression due to correcting his words.
The one who noticed it was Zen and Mitsuhide, they decided –After sharing knowing glance to each other—that it would be better to change the subject to prevent Erthias from saying something that would provoke Melody's rage even more.
"Let's go find a tavern or an Inn" Mitsuhide suggested.
Agreeing to Mitsuhide's suggestion, the group quickly searched for an Inn or tavern. Usually the place where most people gathered to rest and they found an Inn with tavern in it as well. The group was quite surprised the moment they entered, all eyes were turned at them. People there suspiciously stared at them.
"The inn is on the second floor" Kiki said, glancing at the wooden plate that was hanging on the wall near the stairs.
"May I help you, travelers?" a voice could be heard. It came from a man who stood behind the counter.
The group moved closer to the counter, passing by people who never left their eyes on them. Erthias looked nervous as he moved closer to Melody.
"Those folks are scary" he whispered.
Melody snorted softly, clearly it didn't bother her at all. "Don't worry. Those people won't do anything. They don't have blood lust in their stare"
"How did ya know?" asked Erthias.
"Because I would have cut their heads off if they have it" Melody said in casual tone, acting like cutting people heads off was not a big deal at all. It sent shivers down to Erthias's spine and he somehow –Even though it's far too late— realized that the scary one was the person next to him.
As for the other people, they already knew that Melody was a dangerous person –to have as an enemy—from the journey they had together from Clarines to Ruthergent.
"we want to know what is going on in this kingdom" Zen said as soon as the group stopped in front of the long wooden counter.
The man stared at the group for a while taking glasses and placed it on the counter for each of them. "Drink?" he offered.
Zen stared at him for a while before nodding, "only light one. We have to go after this."
The man nodded in understanding as he poured drinks into the small glasses. As the group –except Erthias—lifted their glasses to their lips, the man opened his mouth to speak.
"I take it that all of you avoided the harbor?"
The group didn't answer the man question but their silence was an enough answer for him. "I see. Well I won't pry any further than this. All that I can say, the situation in the Kingdom has entered on high alert level. Some people have started showing early symptoms of becoming demons."
"So the King –heaven bless him—ordered that the harbor must be closed so outsiders.." He glanced at the group,
"..Can't enter the kingdom"
"Is the route to the palace blocked as well?" asked Zen.
"No. The King welcomes anyone who seeks refuges at the palace. People who have early symptoms of becoming demons comes the palace to seek some medicine. I am glad we have King Reinhart."
"I see" Zen replied, quite surprised to see how the man respected Ray as King.
"Say.. Mister.." a voice spoke and it came from Erthias. The group and the man turned their gazes at him.
"Do ya have milk?" he asked.
"And what do you need it for?" asked the man.
"My grandma told me not ta drink 'dizzey water'.." answered Erthias.
Zen tilted his head slightly.
Obi and Mitsuhide frowned in confusion.
Kiki and Melody blinked.
"Dizzey Water?" the man repeated the words.
"Ya know.. water that makes ya dizzey.." explained Erthias, staring at them as if he was smarter.
Obi burst in laughter.
Zen, Mitsuhide and Kiki let out a tired sigh, shaking their heads.
"Why.. you.." Melody slowly reached for one of her blade. Erthias cringed at the sight of Melody's killing aura.
"W-wha..?"
"Wait! Melody!" Zen stepped in between, blocking Melody who was on her way to unsheathe her blade.
"Let me kill that damn idiot!" Melody said in anger.
"Calm down! We need him for the cure!"
It took a while before Melody letting out a sigh. Her eyes glared at Erthias who was shrinking behind Zen's back. "You—"
"Wait.. Did you just say 'Cure' ?" The man cut Melody's words.
Zen turned his gaze back at the man, "Yes. I don't know whether it will be the cure or not but this man.." Zen pointed his thumb to Erthias who was behind him, "..Might have the answer"
"I see.." The man smiled, clearly his expression showed how he was relief. The tavern instantly filled with murmur and whispers from the people who were listening to their conversation.
"We better go to the palace now" Mitsuhide said.
"Yes. The faster we leave, the quicker we will arrive at Ruthergent Palace." Kiki agreed.
"So, Master ~" Obi grinned, "Shall we?"
Zen nodded, "Let's go!"
As they walked away, the group left with people cheering and wishing the group good luck for their next journey. The news about a cure brought hope to Ruthergent people. The dark cloud that hang hovering above the kingdom would finally be lifted soon.
Meanwhile… Somewhere in Ruthergent Kingdom..
A woman with golden long hair that reached to her waist was staring at her hand. The skin was smooth but pale, just like a corpse. Next to her, A little girl was lying on the stony floor. Her body was covered in blood.
"Finally.." said the woman, smiling happily.
"The immortality both you and I have sought all these years. Edgebert.. I finally have it"
"Blood is the answer. You need to drink it with human blood then you feel as if your body is burned from the inside. Your skin will turn pale, just like a corpse and.. khu khu khu.."
"You will have your immortality."
The woman turned around, staring at the roof. Her eyes were red, just like blood; her smile grew wider, showing her fangs that similar to bat. "FINALLY! HA HA HA HA HA HA !"
"I CAN SAVE THE KINGDOM, DARLING! WE WILL BE THE GREATEST KINGDOM OF ALL!"
The woman giggled like a mad woman, "Reinhart, Mother will come to save you.."
"..VERY SOON.."
~TO BE CONTINUED~
Author's Note :
Yahoooo! I am here again! :D
Well I know the update rather long, so sorry for that. I have two other stories as well so I often forgot that I still have this fanfic.. T_T
Sorry! Please don't kill me! TT_TT
Anyway, the next chapter will be good and yes, Elena has become a VAMPIRE! :D
I don't know if Vampire exist in Akagami world but hell, since this is a fan fiction I add Elena as the first Vampire Queen! XDD
Okay! Now move to reply! :D
I am honored to see someone said that Melody is a lovable character. In truth I love her character too and NO! I won't kill her. In the next fan fiction, The story will revolve around Melody and Izana. The time will be AFTER the Incident in Ruthergent. Izana will see the secret Melody hides about her 'Yapragi Dans' (dances of Blades) with his own eyes.
And Thank you so much for loving the story! :D
I am still a newbie in writing story, sometimes the chapters might be bored for you all but I am doing my best! :D
Well, as usual please give comment or opinion for this chapter. I hope you find it amusing! :D
See you on the next chapter! :D