A/N: I'm sure no one cares, but in this story, I will be mixing up some of the events that occur on both the human side and fairy side of things. So if something seems like it doesn't make sense, it's just the way I decided to write the story. Thank you.
Chapter 2: Going back
The sun is shining brightly in Tria Village. The people in this town are hard workers, and had been up working before the sun peaked over the distant mountains. The fresh air coming through the window in Jack's room managed to arouse the two deep sleepers out of there peaceful slumber. In unison, they sit up in the bed, stretch a bit, and give out a quiet yawn. They look at each other drowsily and immediately jump out of the bed.
"Crap!" exclaimed Jack, trying to make sense of all this. "I didn't mean to knock out next to you I swear it was an accident!"
Ridley noticed the worriedly look on Jack's face and looked down at the floor blushing. "It's okay Jack I understand. We were both exhausted after everything we've gone through. Plus, nothing happened so let's just forget about it."
"No you don't understand!" Jack said in a more hushed voice now, "If Adele catches me in here with you she will kill me!" He stood their imagining all the things Adele would do to him and started to freak out a bit. He looked down at himself and he noticed something odd. "When did I change into my pajamas? I remember when I was laying next to you I was still wearing my normal clothes still."
Ridley looked at him puzzled, "Huh that is strange. I don't remember you changing into them either."
While Jack was trying to figure out a way to sneak out without Adele noticing, and with Ridley trying to recall everything that had happened last night, they both noticed something else. They were starving. They put their hands on their stomachs and it growled in hunger. They caught whiff of a savory scent and without even thinking, walked out of the room heading towards this wonderful smell. They see Adele standing in the kitchen whipping eggs as bacon and sausage are sizzling on the stove top. They see toast and butter, with a jug of orange juice set on the table and hash browns on a platter on the counter behind Adele. She turns towards them and smiles beamingly.
"So, the great dragon slayers finally awaken from their long slumber. Wash up, breakfast will be ready momentarily." She continued to whip the eggs and then put them into a separate pan on the stove as Ridley and Jack walked towards the bathroom.
"You think she didn't notice that we slept in the same bed together?" Ridley asked Jack curiously, "She doesn't seem upset or anything."
Jack shook his head, "No, I'm pretty sure she knows. Nothing gets by her, especially when it comes to me. I tried sneaking out of the house once to hang out with some of the other kids in the village, and as soon as my feet hit the floor, her fist hit my head and she literally dragged me by feet back into the house. She made me do the worst chores of my life. I feel exhausted just thinking about it." Jack shuddered a bit and Ridley laughed. They washed up and headed back to the kitchen where Adele already had plates waiting for them.
"Eat up guys; I know you must be starving." They started to dig in almost immediately. In between chews, Jack was looking at his older sister curiously. He knows she knew about them sleeping in the same bed, and that would usually call for Adele beating him within an inch of his life, but for someone reason she didn't seem upset or angry at all.
They finished their meal and Jack never felt more satisfied in his life. Ridley was also happy, and Adele took their licked clean plates and started washing them in the sink. "Both of your clothes are washed and hanging in Jack's room. You guys should get going soon; the people in Radiata are in a panic. They don't know what's going on, and the people in the castle don't know how to calm them down."
They looked at each other, nodded, and got up from the table to retrieve their clothes from the room. Half way there, they stopped and went back to Adele
"You washed our clothes? So you did know about me and Ridley sleeping in the same bed together!" Jack exclaimed and then thought for a moment, "When did you have time to wash our clothes and still make breakfast? It is still really early." Adele finished washing the dish she had in her hand before deciding to respond to the questions.
"Yes, I did know about you sleeping in the same bed as Ridley. I was mad at first, but every time I tried to pull you away from her, she would hold on to your arm and I couldn't pry her away from you." At this news, Ridley looked extremely embarrassed and looked away. "I was surprised I was able to change you into your pajamas."
"Well that explains that." Jack said "But that doesn't explain how you were able to do all these things in such a short amount of time." Adele finished the last of the dishes and wiped her hands on a towel she had nearby.
"That's because I didn't do all those things in a short time, you guys have been sleeping for three days straight." She said this casually as she walked passed them to sit on a chair
"THREE DAYS!" Jack and Ridley said together as Adele told the m to quiet down. Jack continued, "How could you have let us sleep for three whole days and not try to wake us?!"
Ridley wanted to say something as well, but felt like it wasn't her place to say anything since she had already been nice enough to let her sleep and eat there. Even washing her clothes, but this didn't hide the fact that she was noticeably upset and Adele waited for them to calm down before she replied.
She looked at them both and said, "You finished? If you must know, I did try to wake you up, but you guys were so deeply asleep that there could have been a battlefield going on in that room and you guys wouldn't have budged an inch. I know you guys have things to do, but if your bodies were that tired, you would have collapsed on your way back to Radiata. Rest is just as important remember that!"
Jack and Ridley felt bad for being upset with Adele when she was just looking out for them. They both apologized and thanked her and Adele accepted the apology and told them again to get ready and head out.
Jack grabbed his clothes from his room closet and went to the bathroom to change so Ridley could change in his room. He got dressed quickly and grabbed his dads weapon now his, the Arbitrator. Just holding it he could feel the power that was in the sword, and he could feel his dad's spirit, which seemed to be forged into the sword as well. Gawain said that Jack was ready to wield this mighty sword, but Jack still had doubts of this. As he pondered this, Ridley came out of his room ready, with her axe on her back. She looked ready for anything. Her emerald eyes gave off a powerful look while still looking elegant and beautiful. She had her golden blonde hair down which reached the middle of her back. Jack was mesmerized by her beauty for a second, but snapped himself out of it.
Ridley looked around and then walked up to Jack, "Is your sister in her room? I wanted to properly thank her before we left for all that she has done for me."
Jack looked around and then knocked on his sister's door calling her name. After there was no response, he shrugged at Ridley and proceeded to walk out of the house. He put his normal iron edge sword on his hilt and wrapped the Arbitrator up and put it on his back. Ridley saw this and looked at him confused.
"That's the sword you used in your battle against the Silver Dragon right? Why would you put such a powerful sword away and leave yourself with that basic one?" As she said this Jack sighed and shook his head.
"This was originally my dad's sword, and even though I used it to defeat the Silver Dragon, I still don't feel I am ready to wield this sword yet." He continued to walk towards the door and swung the door open. As soon as it was open, he saw a sword coming for him, and on instinct blocked the attack with his iron edge and knocked the person holding it down to the ground, pointing his sword at the person's neck. When the dust settled, he saw that it was Adele who had swung the sword at his and he back peddled and looked at her wide eyed.
"What the heck are you doing Adele!? I almost killed you just now!" Jack said almost angrily as Adele stood up and dusted herself off. Ridley was just as surprised as Jack was and only now noticing that she already had her axe in her hand ready to defend her as well as Jack.
Adele walked over to Jack and took the iron edge from his hands and put it to the side. She took the Arbitrator from his back and placed it into his hands. "You really are ready to wield dad's sword now, or should I say your sword now." She patted Jack and Ridley on the head, walked into the house and closed the door behind her without saying another word. Ridley looked at Jack lovingly as he stared at HIS sword in his hands, on the verge of tears. Inside the house, Adele was crying softly out of happiness, wishing the best of luck to Jack and Ridley as they start this new journey which is sure to have many struggles and trials ahead. Jack wiped his eyes and told Ridley to come as they made their way out of the village.
"So did you want to take the journey pig home or walk from here?" Jack asked Ridley.
"We should hurry. Adele said there was panic in Radiata. No matter how much I want to enjoy the peace and quiet, bringing peace to Radiata comes first." Ridley looked determined and Jack kicked the pig statue and in a flash of light they were gone.
They appeared next to Lupus gate and you could quickly see the obvious signs of battle that had scared the surrounding area. There were broken pieces of armor and weapons littering the sides of the road along with blood splatter. Ridley was about to make a comment on this, when she realized they were about to be surrounded by Radiata knights. They quickly took out their weapons and took their stance as one of the knights was about to speak.
"By order of Lord Larks, Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Radiata Knights, we are to place Jack Russell and Ridley Silverlake under arrest for treason. Surrender now or prepare to face all of Radiata.
"What should we do?" Jack asked Ridley, "We could easily fight through them all and make our way to the castle on our own."
Ridley thought about this idea for a second, but pushed it aside. "No, let us just give in for now. We are already on bad terms with the kingdom and we need to make ourselves look as good as possible."
To the knights Ridley says, "We will do as you say, but we wish to speak with Lord Larks, that is our condition."
"Fine then, we will agree to your terms. Now drop your weapons and get on your knees with your hands behind your heads." They do as the knight says and as soon as they get on their knees, two knights quickly get behind them and hit them in the back of the head with the hilt of their swords, knocking them out cold. Their weapons get thrown in a bag and they are carried to the castle to await the judgment of Radiata.