Ch5: Road to Alexandria

"WHAT?! Dhoulmagus killed Master Rylus?! The same Dhoulmagus we're looking for?!" King Trode exclaimed when we finally got ourselves out of the town, since he wasn't awake when Kalderasha told us our fortune. "That's what Kalderasha said," I frowned as Stella flew onto Yangus's hat for a change and tried to sit on it. "Urgh... a little lumpy, but I can deal with it," she smiled as Yangus simply growled at her antics. She was just like a child, even though she was more than 1000 years old.

"So... that fiend murdered his own teacher?!" Trode asked again. "That's what she just said, father," Medea said as we began walking away. "And now we have to go towards the southern checkpoint and beyond. That's where Dhoulmagus went to after his showdown with Rylus," I explained as I led the way with Yangus and the others following behind.

"Before I forget, I've been meaning to ask you something, Stella," Medea frowned as we continued down the path. "Yeah? Wot is it?" Stella asked as Yangus picked her off his hat and gave her to me. "I may look like one, but I'm not a doll you know!" Stella frowned at Yangus and me as I simply stuck her on my head. "I wanted to know, Stella... why is it that you like clinging to Mary more than anyone of us, even to the point of riding in her cleavage?"

Her question made Stella smirk and me blush. "Well, one could say I have a thing for girls. It's a thing known as Lesbianism... have you heard of it?" Stella asked right back, revealing a word that wasn't even used in the game. "Well... I have read about it... it's when a female has romantic feelings for another female like they would to a male..." Medea said. "You got that right. I just don't like guys too much... they don't really get my sense of style and they always try to stick their thick things inside me even though I'm as big as a mouse," Stella frowned.

Ignoring the fact that she just mentioned THE most risque comment I'd ever heard, I suddenly realized an extra tidbit that may help us out in our adventures. I immediately tried to think something that only Stella could hear. Stella? Do you think it'd be possible, when the times come up, that we could count on you to traverse small holes in the wall? It'd be a great help if it ever happened. I then heard her voice inside my head. If you're talking about the Munchie missions, that's actually the second reason that sis had me come along... she gave me that message on our way back from the cave, Stella said to me alone.

I sighed a small breath once we got to the Southern Checkpoint if only because I was so relieved that Stella would help. I heard that! Stella immediately thought to me. "Also, how come I keep hearing you guys talking when your lips don't move? It's kind of strange that you're talking about things to me. I gulped immediately as Stella immediately grinned. "It's called mind chat, something that only those 'round me can do... only catch? They gotta be female," Stella frowned.

You're kidding me right? You didn't spill it did you? I thought to Stella. ...Yes I did... it's better if she knew not to reveal her identity at all even if there are certain things she'll need to keep silent for... so I told her all the instances in where she shouldn't talk where I thought were most important... specifically during Prince Charmles's initiation and the ordeal at Pickham...

"You know I can hear every word you're thinking, right?" Medea frowned. "Wot are they thinkin' 'bout, 'orse princess?" Yangus asked Medea. "They're thinking about doing something tonight... something that boys aren't allowed to see," she winked at me. I frowned if only because of the fact that that was supposed to be a secret... but I guess that she didn't even know that part at least. "I tink we'll leave it at that, then... too many bad images come to mind," Trode said with a smile as we finally arrived at the front entrance of Alexandria.

When we entered, Trode and Medea included, the first two to show up and pick a fight were none other than Bangers and Mash, who were not only relatives of Jessica, but very dutiful in their attempt to defend the town. "Oi! What are you blokes doin' 'ere? Prob'ly came to finish the job, ey?" Bangers exclaimed as he pulled out a REAL dagger! "This is for Allistair, bandits!"

"Now what are you two doing to these travelers?" asked the elderly woman, right on schedule. "Have some manners!" she exclaimed as she banged them on their potted heads. "Ow!" "Besides, didn't Jessica give you an assignment to do?" "Oh! I forgot! Come on, Mash!" Bangers exclaimed as he holstered his dagger (thank god) and the duo went towards the Alexandria family manor. "I apologize, but things just aren't the same around here since the incident at the tower. Ask around and you'll find out why," the old lady smiled as she went about her business.

"Well, at least one thing's working," Trode pointed out. "No one around here has given me the death stare yet." "Too bad there's no pub here... how about we go up to the mansion... you should probably stay here, though, boss," I frowned at the king. "Why ever not?" he asked me. "Because the nobility may have not heard of the local gossip. You know how monarchs can be, since you are one yourself, am I right?"

"Well, good point there... go along you two, and I'll just wait here then," Trode smiled, making sure NOT to mention Medea's name. If anything, we may have to give her a temporary name when in towns, if only because of my story. "Then let's go to the rich people's place! Tallyho!" Stella exclaimed as Yangus and I ran towards the manor that would have our next objective: finding Jessica Albert.