A Mage Gone Wild
Authors Note: Ok, to explain the lack of updates i have to tell something. Im going to the best high school in the country (we mainly choose high schools based on location in the country i live in), and we have just gotten our first grades. And i feel like a fucking turd right now, because people in my class have some kind of "only the best of grades" politic. This has gotten me pretty down, but i will try to write some more. Also, im still looking for a beta reader, so if anyone is interested, please PM me. Turd, signing out!
My eyelids slowly removed themselves from my eyes. I felt it as if I was in some kind of cocoon. Then I remembered the covers I was laying in and I looked up. The room I was in was a normal square room, a fireplace sitting in the corner and a small table standing besides the wall. It was actually a pretty cosy room, coming from an inn. I could hear the customers in the bar downstairs and I heard four voices coming from the room next to mine. The sound of a simple stuttering reached my ear. Khalid, I thought. I could guess the two others were Imoen and Jaheira. But who was the last one then?
My feet hit the floor, and I felt my knees weaken. My body hit the floor before I noticed what had happened. I had no idea my injuries were so serious. My arms automatically moved beneath me and I tried to push myself up. When my body was about ten centimetres above the floor, my arms gave up and I felt the cold floor again. I sighed deeply. All I was able to do now was wait for someone to find me. This happened earlier than I would have thought.
The door opened itself and Jaheira stepped in, followed by Khalid and Imoen. And a woman who was incredibly pale. I stood there frozen in fear, as I mistook the woman for Silke, who had done this to me. My body froze for several seconds until I noticed something. There were indeed small differences. The ears were a bit pointy, hinting towards that she was not entirely human, and her eyes a deep hazel colour. Far from Silkes piercing blue eyes and round ears. I couldn't question the fact that she still was beautiful though, just not close to what Silke were.
"Than, what are you doing outside of your bed!". I could sense that Imoen were worried, and I also knew that once she had begun, I wouldn't be able to shut her up at all. "Imoen, look, im fine! Just a bit sore, nothing serious". Another attempt at standing up failed. Imoen sighed, and I felt two couple of hands lift me unto the bed. I actually felt incredibly embarrassed the moment I was put onto the bed. "Hmm, I think he needs a bit more time. We can introduce Neera, when he is up and running". It wasnt Silke and this eased me down a lot. But, nonetheless, this would indeed be interesting. Another person to talk to, would be nice. Even though Jaheira, Khalid and Jaheira were interesting talking to the cheery rogue, the stuttering warrior and the nature-worshipping druid, I had begun finding these conversations a bit boring and stale. I was never surprised with any of them. Maybe this "Neera" person would make a difference. It was at this point I slumbered off once more.
"Hey Than, you've been dozing off for a long time now! Rise and shine beauty! Time to get out there and find out what the actual hell is going on". Imoens voice rang through my head and a deep sigh ran throughout my body. How could be so glad, when the situation was so serious. I had told her that waking me, while sleeping in could have consequences. Like me waking her up early. For no reason at all. More sounds. I heard Jaheiras voice slinging out commands, almost like some kind of slave master.
My eyes opened up, and I noticed her commanding Khalid around. I giggled. That was the eternal life of most husbands. As long as I wouldn't find myself in such a situation, I was content. My hand automatically dashed out to jokingly hit Imoen, but she was already gone. In her place I noticed Neera. And when I did, it was too late. My hand hit her on the arm. She turned around, giving me a questioning look. "Did you want something? If you do, just tell me". I felt my face flush to a colour of red, like the scales of a dragon.
"Uh, I'm sorry. I thought I-it was Imoen". I stood there sheepishly. Her mouth formed a grin as she giggled. "Its all right. I'll go get her right now, actually".
"No wait, it doesn't matter anymore! It was just going to ask her about my belongings". She didn't have to know that I could be as childish as hitting Imoen for not letting me sleep.
"Well, you have them all in this room. Just over by that drawer. Oh and also, do you need any help getting up? I can help with that". Neera smiled, showing off her incredibly white teeth.
"I guess I could use some help, actually. I think my legs are a bit weak after all the time in the bed. "How long were I actually asleep. I don't feel hungry at all". Just as the last words slipped past my lips, a loud growling erupted from my stomach.
I could sense that Neera was holding back a laugh but I ignored it as I gripped tightly onto her arm. Just as I stood up my knees weakened and I felt myself collapse. I would have been on the floor if not for Neera, who were now, carrying me. Apparently she was a bit stronger than she looked.
"Come on. Up you go" Neera exclaimed as she pulled me to my feet. "Thank you" I mumbled, looking down into the floor. As I finally reached out to open the chest I noticed that everything I owned were present, just as I had hoped. "Ok, I'm feeling a bit better now. I think that we can go down and get something to eat now". I heard Imoen shout in glee, as I and Neera walked out of the door, down to the actual inn.
The innkeeper served us fresh eggs, newly baked bread and some bacon. Told us we seemed like decent people. And apparently that was a scarce resource here in Beregost at the moment. Unconsciously my hand slowly guided the fork to my mouth and I sighed. I had not eaten something like this for weeks now and finally getting to eat it was one of the most satisfying moments in my life so far. While going down on my eggs and my bacon I noticed Neera sitting and looking at me. Ignoring it, I continued with my food, enjoying it immensely.
"So, Thantalas, I think you should meet the newest addition to our small expidition. Her name is Neera and she is a half-elf, just like you! And, oh, she is a mage as well". Imoen looked exstatic and looked to me in excited happiness as she exclaimed this. Not really knowing what to say, since I was in the middle of my breakfast, so I just mumbled "mmmm" and nodded towards her.
"Imoen, give him a break, this is his first meal for eight days". Jaheira looked at Imoen strictly and then at me with an understanding smile. "Keep on eating. You'll need it soon". My eyes flashed open. Had I heard correctly? Eight days. We had only been planning on staying in this town for like two, max three days. "Wait, did you say eight? Eight days? What about Nashkel? We were supposed to stay for two days". Jaheira sighed as she began explaining our situation.