Oi Dragonelf 8 here!
Tsume-n-carnet: Yeah, just get to the story already!!!!
Dragonelf 8: Hey! I'll get to that, but I thought the reader would like to know your story!
Tsume-n-carnet: BUT I'M A READER TOO!!!! I WANNA KNOW WHAT HAPPENS!!!! Oh… well, I guess I can say a little somethin' about my story. BUT I STILL WANNA KNOW WHAT HAPPENS!!
Dragonelf 8: Yes, Yes we'll get that! Right Rath!
Rath: I'm curious on this story. I'm I as smart and charming…
TNC: yeah, yeah, shut up already demon boy. I want to read more so I can see what happens with the wolves! Besides… you may be cute buddy, but Rune's so much hotter! Drool
Rune: Why thank you. But I would like to hear about that story of yours…
TNC: OK! But only because you asked!
Rath: HEY! I'M SPECAIL TOO! DON'T I GET THE ATTENTION TOO! THIS SUCKS!
TNC: Yes, you're special. goes to get helmet you're so special you get to wear the special helmet!!!
DE8:See Rath, she likes you! Sniggers in the back Any way it's too bad Eternal Ruler couldn't be here for this.
Elsewhere
Eternalruler: MHEHGASKDURSDARFHASDGASDGASKDHFASHDFYUH!!!! Wiggles around helplessly on tree. (translation: Darn you Tsume! I'll get you for this! Suffer the wrath of Eternalruler. "RAINING PIE ATTACK!")
Back with us
TNC: ACK! WHY IS IT RAINING PIES!!!! Ooo, blueberry! eats pie
Rune: Umm, about the story?
TNC: OH! Right, anyway I did a spin off of this story with the main character being Kura (Ryu's friend) What happens is that when Kura goes looking for Ryu she ends up being pulled by Darcia (hiss!) into the world of Wolf's Rain and becomes a wolf. It's currently on hiatus because I'm too lazy to finish my next chapter….
Rune/DE8: GLARE
TNC: Uhhhhh…. Sweatdrop but I'm going to continue it soon!!!! I swear! Don't hurt me…
DE8: Good girl. Nicely answered… When I first read it, I was away on summer vacation. Apparently you asked before if you could write this story. I honestly don't remember that, but when I read the story I was soooo confuse weather to be happy or mad!
TNC: BUT I DID ASK!!!! Don't get mad at me just because you conveniently had a lapse of memory!!!
DE8: WHAT!!!! I DON'T JUST FORGET THINGS! TNC "STAY!"
Tnc: ACK! falls on face ouch! What was that for! I was just kidding!
DE8: GLARE
TNC: GLARE
Both: MORTAL COMBAT! start fighting
Rath: Wow they have a really strong friendship. Look at them go at each other! Eats pie.
Rune: O.o you're hopeless…
Rath: Don't you think we should break them up by now!
Rune: be my guest. Women are nuts and I don't want to get into the middle of this.
Both: WE HEARD THAT!
Rath: But that fight looks fun. Rune hold my pie! Joins fight.
TNC: well, I'm bored. evil grin
Rune: I don't like that look.
TNC: tackles Rune YAY!
DE8: Look Rath! TNC glomped Rune!
Rath: What? What's a glomp?
DE8: Here I'll show you! Jumps on Rath
TNC: oooooo, I knew you liked him!!!
DE8: Yes but my passion towards Rath isn't as strong as my love for Link!
TNC: WTC? WHEN DID THAT HAPPEN!!
DE8: I've had a crush on him since I was 7. I believe he's in my closet!
Elsewhere
Link: What the heck! Get me out here I'm not you Lover! Wiggles around in chain What are you planning. I don't even know you!
Back
TNC: O.O uhhh… ok… so apparently you've kidnapped Link and have him tied up in your closet? WAIT! CAN I DO THE SAME THING TO ROY!!!!
TNC: brb runs away
Elsewhere
Roy: What the crap! Where am I?
TNC: YAY! I GOT HIM!
Roy: who the heck are you?
TNC: I'm your new girlfriend hubby, so get used to it!
Back
TNC Returns with a huge bag
DE8: I know who that is. Did you have fun?
BAG: MMMMFFFFGHGHGHGHG!!!!
TNC: Oh well, I did, but I'm not sure he's enjoying the bag… oh well! opens bag to look inside Don't worry, when we get home you can have the closet!
DE8: Hang on a second I go get Link. Runs off.
Rune and Rath: SO YOU MEAN WE WERE ONLY SECOND!
TNC: No, but a girl's got to keep her options open. Well, I guess if you really want, Rune, YOU can take the closet and I'll just throw Roy under the bed?
Rune: No, that's ok… I think I like being second.
Bag: MAHGKASDFJASDFHJH!!! (translation: help me you idiot!!)
DE8: I'm back!! Drags gagged Link So What'd I miss?
Rath: I'm only in second place? tears flowing like waterfalls
TNC: Well, Rath's feeling lonely dragonelf… what can we do about that? Mumbles I'm running out of places to store these guys! has Roy in closet, Tasuki under bed, is plotting to tie Rune up in corner
DE8: But Rath what about Ryu!? She likes you. Don't you like her? And Rune what about Tintlet?
Rune: oh yeah…
TNC: whispers to DE8 dangit! Don't bring her up! I won't be able to lure him to my house if he's distracted!
DE8: whispers back to TNC but don't you have other guys at your place? I know I do. Though Links my Favorite.
TNC: Hey! Having one more never hurts! Besides, with all of these flamethrowers (aka. Roy and Tasuki) I need someone with a water ability!
DE8: Good point. So it's those two I knew you had the hots for Roy, Tasuki too huh? You sure love your pyros Nod, Nod, Wink, Wink
TNC: What can I say? They're hot… pun intended and made! But you know I'm a pyro! Fire's fun! lights a match
Rath: Hey let me help you with that! Lights hand on fire and makes bigger fire See it helps being a Dragon Knight of Fire!
TNC: evil grin
Rath: …?
TNC: tackles Rath and ties him up YAY! I got another one! I like fire!
Rune: So who else is at you place other than this guy points to Link
Link: MMMPPPHHHH! (Translation: What are you doing help! Or is people getting kidnapped normal too you. CAUSE IT'S NOT FOR ME!)
Bag/Roy:MMMMMMGGGHHHHHFFFFFFMAMFMAMAMFFMAMFHHHH!!! (Translation: What do you mean you! No one cares about you! HELP ME!)
Link: MMMMFFFFHH!? (Trans.: you can understand me?)
Roy: MMMFFFAHAKDHFAFDYHYYY! (Trans. : apparently! I don't get it.)
TNC: … are you guys getting any of this?
DE8: Nope. Any way let's see I have Seto in my hope chest, Sephiroth in desk with Sesshomaru, though I had to shrink them so they would fit and not damage anything, Ed's under Eternalruler's bed, Yuki's under my bed, and I got Yami in a box.
TNC: OH! So we're comparing collections? Ok! I got Tasuki under the bed, Roy's going in the closet, Rath's going to have to be stored at Dragonelf's wink wink, whispers Rune's going to have to use the spare bedroom, Kyo's hanging out in the living room. My dogs don't like him much. Tsume… he's my pillow! Lots of fur, he's fuzzy! Sano is… oh yeah! He's under my desk! And just so you know, Eternalruler doesn't know that we stuck Ed under her bed! big grin OH! I almost forgot! Miroku's chained up on the top shelf of my closet! I have to keep him restrained! He tends to wander off.
DE8: Wow you have a huge collection, but out of the ones I have Links still the Favorite. I bet it's the same with Roy and you. Snuggles Link.
Both Roy and Link: MMMMMPPPHHHHHHHH! (Trans.: WE ARE NOT POSESSIONS!)
TNC: to Roy you don't have a choice, baby cake!
Roy: MMMMMFFFHHHHHGHGG!!!! (trans.: WTC? BABY CAKES?)
DE8: to Roy don't worry Roy she gentle. Beside you'll like her once you see her.
Roy: MMMMMMMMM!!!! (trans.: Is that supposed to make me feel better!)
TNC: I have a miniskirt…
Roy: … mmmmmmmhmmmm. (Trans. : … ok.)
Link: MMMMMMMM!! (Trans.: WHAT!? YOU SERIOUS CAN'T BE FALLING UNDER THEIR SPELL!)
DE8: But Link…Pouts sweetly you don't like me T.T. Tears start shining
Link: mmm…mmmmmmm. (Trans.: I didn't… Well your sort cute Blushes-///-)
TNC: awwwww, he's blushing!
Rune: wait! WAIT! Since when can you understand them?
TNC/DE8: ……… look at each other IT'S THE POWER OF LOVE!
Rune:… sorry I asked.
DE8: Link you've been so good I'll untie you, but if you run away I'll ring you in like a cow in those cowboy rodeo's Unties Link and ungags him
Roy: MMMMMMFFFGGGHHHH!!!! (trans: what about me! I've been good! Pouts please!)
TNC: AWWW! OK! But… if you run away I'll hunt you done and when I find you you won't be much of a man anymore, got me hot stuff?
Roy: O.O whimpers
TNC: Good! unties and ungags
DE8: See Link this isn't so bad, is it? Leans against chest blushes
Link: … No… Hugs DE8 blushes
TNC: So? How do I look? (DE8 said he'd like me once he saw me)
Roy: … nosebleed
TNC: good answer. hugs Roy
DE8:So here we are now. Rath gone, and we have Roy and Link with us. What a perfect way to start a story.
TNC: WAIT! tackles Rune and ties up I almost forgot! Oh, k, now we can go!
Roy: HEY! What about me!
TNC: I only need him incase you go psycho pyro on me! someone's got to put out the fire!
Roy: oh… but he's sleeping on the other side of the house!
DE8: Wow. Well Link shall we start the story. snuggles Link
Link: Yes let's.
DE8: OH YAY! I almost forgot! Kisses Link on the cheek Links face turns bright red. TNC would you want to do the honors?
TNC: hold that thought! kisses Roy ok! Anyway! We hope you enjoy this chapter and sorry for the long intro. But we certainly enjoyed it! Winks now go and enjoy this great story and you better leave reviews… although DE8 isn't mean about it… I AM! SO DO IT OR I SHALL HUNT YOU ALL DOWN! smiles sweetly Enjoy!
Chapter 22:Inuyasha.
"No Ryu. Try it again," said Lero as he repeat the tune on his harp again.
Ryu pressed the ocarina back to her lips and blew the fast melody out.
Saria's Song: Earth Song
D F A D F A
Once the song was completed Ryu pulled the ocarina away form her mouth when she felt it glow a light green, much like when it did with the forest song but was lighter in color gentle in a way. They had long since left the Luwa and were now wandering aimlessly around the Misty Valley. Ryu was now learning her next song, the song 'Saria's Song.'
"That song took longer to get down," noted Rune as he stood beside the wolves that were sitting around watching Ryu play her ocarina.
They looked like they enjoyed the melody, even Cheza had a slight smile on her face. Ryu couldn't help but smile at this. It was like she had an audience to, it was only when Lero brushed against her that her smile faded somewhat into a worried glance. Ever since the wolves showed up Lero had constantly been on edge, and for obvious reasons.
Flash Back
The Dragon Knights were all in the common room of the inn in Luwa. Lero had taken special note to get them up early though Rath was a bit hard. He was complaining about this huge headache he had. This only made Ryu snicker a little.
"Okay Lero, you have our attention. What is you want to talk about?" asked Rune as he rubbed some sleep away form his eyes.
"It's about, the other wolves… my parents especially," began Lero nervously.
"I knew they were your parents!" cried Thatz triumphantly.
"WAIT! They were your parents!? That big White wolf and this little white girl with Red eyes," said Rath in shock.
"I told you Rath! The names of Lero's parents were Kiba and Cheza, one was a flower and the other was a wolf!" scolded Ryu a quiet voice.
"That girl doesn't really look like a flower though, she looks like a human to me," interjected Rune, "But she sure does smell like a flower."
"Please! Can you keep your voice down," pleaded Lero urgently.
The others instantly became quiet and turned to Lero. He looked exactly like his father as he stared seriously back at them. You could tell the presence of the other wolves had seriously weighed down on his mind.
"I'm glad that you have been reunited with your friend Ryu," began Lero uneasily.
"But," said Ryu to help him move along and confess his doubts.
"But I ask you not to reveal to the other wolves my true identity," stated Lero, everyone jerked back in surprise.
"Hey wait a minuet! These are your parents and their friends we're talking about! You really want them to not know their own son!" cried Thatz in dismay.
"THATZ! He has a reason," muttered Rune, but he continued to look mystisfied himself, "Though I can't say I approve myself."
"I don't even want you telling their friends, my relationship with them. It must remain a secret," said Lero, "Ryu you must promise me that no matter what you mustn't tell Kura."
"But why Lero, these are your parents. Don't you think they would want to know they had a son?" asked Rath.
"If they know of my existence. They will feel obligated to have children, ultimately altering time, even if Ryu told I was born after they died when paradise opened. I can't be born if they have children before they die. I will exist prematurely, and since paradise can't be opened unless everyone in that world does die, those children and I will ultimately die anyway, and nothing will be accomplished. And this isn't just my fate on the line it's my sisters too. Her mission will never accomplished and my parents and their friends will never be reincarnated, to lead the peaceful lives they always wanted, and I won't be able to even help Ryu," explained Lero as he clenched his jeans, his knuckles turning white.
"Okay, Lero. We get what you're saying in protecting the timeline, but what about Kura she's in that with them. She's even a wolf, if they set foot on that mountain. They're all going to die and we can't help them then! Are you saying we should just let them all die!" interjected Ryu a little bit of fustrated anger in her voice.
"Hopefully Ryu she'll return to her your world by that time and not have to suffer, but if she does I'll have my sister reincarnate her with the others considering she is a friend," answered Lero, "In the mean time we have to keep this secret. Just say you found me in the forest next to the dragon castle with Metal, that not exactly a lie. But make it seem like I was always a Dragon Knight."
Everyone sighed and leaned back into the chairs. It's amazing how fragile the timeline seemed when involved the transportation of other world's it seemed like a beautiful glass orb that could break if you merely touched it. The whole situation seemed wrong, it didn't seem fair at all to Lero or Kiba and Cheza both never knowing it was there own son they were talking to.
"I guess I'll just have to try to keep Kura off that mountain even if I have to chain her down," joked Ryu as she smiled sadly, "I really don't want to see her die…"
"With a story like that, they'll think your nothing but a mere pet to the Dragon Tribe Lero," sighed Thatz.
"I can handle that, even if they look at me like a disgrace to all wolves, I can take it. It's for their own good," whispered Lero.
"Yours or theirs? Make sure you ask yourself that," said Rath as he stared Lero in the eyes.
"… Don't worry Lero we'll follow your lead," said Rune looking down onto the floor.
End Flash Back
"The tune was faster than what I'm use to," said Ryu, then in a low whisper added, "And my mouth's been hurting since this morning."
The group began finishing packing their bags and supplies, loading them on the Darnas. Finally when the Darnas were loaded Kiba and Rune helped Cheza onto one of the Darnas. Everyone had agreed to have her on the Darnas so she wouldn't have to use up too much energy and would have a premature wilting. No one really wanted that, even though Thatz didn't really understand what they meant. He thought she turn into an old lady, thanks to Rune, it was explained what happens to flowers when they prematurely wilt. Thank you Rune for being a flower expert. Finally they continued their walk through the Misty Valley, the mist curling around their ankles. A slight jab of pain hit Ryu in the mouth as she walked, with her thumb she began to wiggle her upper right fang. It complied without much resistance.
"This fog sure is thick, and it hasn't let up even though its mid day," noted Hige.
"It's always like this here," answered Thatz.
"A lot of demons use this place as refuge to get away form either Nadil's army or the Dragon tribe, and with this fog one can easily get lost, makes a prefect place for hiding. If I remember correctly there used to be an old witch living here, that ate humans, but then Rath blew her up," sighed Rune in exasperation.
"Hey we got a good deal with that! If we hadn't killed her, then Ceisa would still be her prisoner and we still be stuck with the old dead fortune teller, whose soul we keep bringing back form the dead," reasoned Rath in a rush, he then looked back, "Something wrong Ryu?"
Ryu instantly moved her hand away form her mouth, a slight blush on her cheeks.
"Nothing," said Ryu defensively.
"Yeah right you've been playing with your fangs all morning," sighed Rath as he turned around and went up to Ryu walking backwards with the others looking back at them as they continued walking.
"It's nothing really!" said Ryu as another jab hit her.
"I'll believe it when I see it, go 'ah'," said Rath as he opened his mouth revealing his own fangs.
They were a bit bigger than Ryu's and defiantly sharper. With a sigh Ryu obeyed Rath and opened her mouth wide and big. Rath examined Ryu's fangs for a bit, the edges of them had dulled but stilled looked sharp. With his finger he wiggled all four of them around, and finally came to his own conclusions.
"Your new fangs are coming in," said Rath.
"New fangs," questioned Kura looking back question.
"It's a genetic trait that the Dragon Tribe has, it's the same with demons. Our fangs normally dull with age and so they normally get replace with bigger and shaper ones, anyone that joins the tribe, normally inherits this trait, along with our ears that grow pointed, but still remain pretty small, more human in size," explained Rune.
"So why is Ryu's teeth getting replaced," asked Toboe.
"Because though Ryu's a Dragon/Demon now. She was human before it, the transformation form normal human teeth to fangs, must have dulled the fang a bit. This makes the new fangs come in early. Me and Rune had to go through the same thing when we were first into the dragon tribe and were developing those traits," answered Thatz then added to Rune, "Alfeegi told me how upset you were when your ears shrunk down Rune."
"Thatz, We of the fairy tribe pride ourselves in two different things. In our healing abilities and our ears acute sense of sounds, although the dragon tribe has good hearings, it's not as good as the elf's," said Rune defiantly.
"Sorry you highness, but your ears are back to there traditional selves now," said Thatz pulling Rune's hair back showing that they were indeed bigger and longer than any normal ear.
"Before you stray anymore off topic," said Rune slapping Thatz hand away, "If your new fangs are coming in Ryu, I suggest you pull out the old ones, otherwise the new ones will tear up your gums, it's not a pleasant experience."
"Why's that," asked Ryu.
"Ever had your wisdom teeth pulled out? It's like that only your bleeding and you stay sick for about a week," answered Thatz.
Ryu watched as Kura instantly cringed and look slightly sick. Now that she thought about Kura had her wisdom teeth pulled out, and whenever she or her friends mentioned it, Kura would look instantly sick and start crying out 'the horror! The horror!' It was a little bit amusing but gave Ryu a good reason not to look forward to having her wisdom teeth pulled out, and to start praying about having them come in correctly. Ryu reached back into her mouth and with a sick squishing sound pulled all four out. She turns to the side of the road and spit out the blood pooling in her mouth.
"So that four," said Thatz looking back at the muddy white spots in Ryu's had, " So the tooth fairy will give you four dollars tonight."
"You still believe in the tooth fairy?" cried Rath in surprise.
"Hey money's money, oh by the Ryu. Can I have it," asked Thatz.
"Sure," sighed Ryu in exasperation as she gave Thatz the teeth.
"TOOTH FAIRY YOU BETTER BE SENDING THE BUCKS!" cried Thatz to the sky.
Everyone sighed and shook their heads in embarrassment. Thatz was such a money hound. The group wandered around the valley for a while talking about useless things as they all walked. Slowly a bar came into sight, by that time half of the new fang of Ryu's was out. Thatz squealed with joy at having a meal as he ran to take his order.
"What's a bar doing in the middle of nowhere," asked Tsume as the walked up to it.
"Well there are people here and they do get hungry," answered Rune.
"It's probably a bar mostly meant for demons, but humans do wander into this place so I guess it's a good spot if you want to get unusual customers," explained Rath.
"Aw who cares Tsume? I'm starving, so let's get something to eat," said Hige as they walked in.
The place didn't look that bad, it was fairly clean and nothing seemed destroyed by demons. Thatz was already sitting at one of the tables giving his order to the waiter.
"Hey guy's over here," said Thatz flagging them down.
"Hello," greeted the Waiter as the group sat down at the table, " can I take your order?"
Everyone gave their order and as fast as lighting the waiter wrote them all down and was gone in a flash, but instantly appeared with their food. He handed them the food and Thatz began to chow down as if he was starving for days. This only made the knights all shake their head in embarrassment, except Rath whom joined Thatz in the chow.
"Thatz's greatest sin, gluttony. Where as with Rath it's pride," mumbled Ryu as she nibbled on her food, her teeth were still sore.
They ate the food, chatting even the wolves like this kind of service. Getting food without having to hunt for it was a little bit of a nice break for them though Ryu was sure it wouldn't stay that way. They loved hunting too much to suddenly start ordering meals instead. The only one that remained silent was Lero, whom still held the same straight face and was a far away form the other wolves as possible without seeming rude. 'He's so nervous, but at some point the truth is going to reveal itself to them. Lies can't stay hidden forever you know that Lero, yet your still going to try,' thought Ryu as she sipped some water form her drink.
"So how is your meals," asked the bartender as he walked up to our table.
"There very good, thank you," replied Ryu smiling at the Bartender.
"It's a pleasure to know that the food is good… Oh yes, before I forget. Would any one of you be interested in a treasure hunt? They say it's got great prizes," asked the bartender.
The Dragon Knights could all feel the headache that began to swarm their heads as they turned to the only knight that wouldn't have a headache at the thought of treasure, even the wolves shook their heads. It didn't take long for them to get to know Rath and Thatz and their favorite thing in the world. Thatz's eyes sparkled with excitement as he ran up to the bartender and grabbed the man by the shoulders, his tears flowing like waterfalls. The man stared at Thatz like he had grown an extra head.
"WHAT TYPE OF PRIZES!!!" demanded Thatz.
"Well they say if you win then you get the snow sword that was trapped in some cave in the north," squeaked the bartender in fear.
Ryu's ear's pricked up a bit as the conversation caught her interest. 'The Snow Sword? I remember that it was in the first volume of Dragon Knights. I thought it melted when Rath trashed the cave?' thought Ryu, and then a new thought struck her. 'Snow Sword, Ice Dragon… Maybe the Snow Sword was the Ice Dragon's treasure.'
"How do you get the snow sword?" asked Ryu clearly interested by now.
Everyone looked at Ryu in surprise as she now watched the bartender intently. She wasn't exactly the type to go looking for buried treasure like Thatz.
"Well they say you have to fight some demon," answered the bartender.
"REALLY!!!?" cried Rath as he joined by Thatz side an abnormally large grin on his face.
The bartender looked like he was about to cry as he regretted his words the two dragon knights barring down on the poor man. Rune looked like he was at the end of his nerves, even Ryu was getting agitated as the other two knights assaulted the poor man with an onslaught of questions.
"WOULD YOU TWO SHUT UP AND FINISH EATING," yelled Ryu and Rune in unison.
"But Treasure…" whimpered Thatz.
"DEMON!!!" cried Rath.
Soon all the knights were in an argument, yelling at each other, except Lero who crawled under the table and fell asleep. Kura smiled and took the video camera out of Ryu's bag and instantly began to record the fight. The scene was simply comical to anyone that might see it at a SAFE distant. The wolves simply grabbed the bartender and back off to some safe place watching the fight, laughing every now and then. By the time it was considered safe, Rune was strangling Thatz and Ryu had tied up and gagged Rath and then stuffed the Fire Dragon Knight in a bag. The food they had ordered was now cold. The knights had finally sat down to finish eating. Divine appeared out of Ryu's sword and upon her neck, nudging her to share her food. The Bartender returned to the kitchen.
"So why did you get interested in the snow sword?" asked Kiba to Ryu watching her pass food to Divine.
"I'm looking for the Dragon Treasures. The Snow Sword might be the Ice Dragon's treasure," explain Ryu to the others.
Thatz and Rune's face light up with realization, even Rath's face showed recognition. The wolves of course knew to the dragon treasure quest, but they're were still many unfilled gaps.
"Okay so we know you're on this great quest, but what are these treasures?" asked Tsume.
"Yeah Ryu, What's so special about these treasures?" committed Kura.
Ryu paused to think about how to verse what she was about to say for a second.
"Well the dragon treasures are treasures that are prized by the dragons even if they don't know it or have. The treasures have been lost for a long time, since the Divine knight before me died and balance fell. I as the new Divine Knight have the duty to collect the treasures and restore balance to Dusis by the power of the eleven Dragons," answered Ryu.
"There are eleven!" said Toboe in surprise.
"Yes," said Rune turning to Toboe with a smile, "There are the four dragons that serve under the Light Dragon: Water, Fire, Earth, and Wind. The Four that serve under the Dark Dragon: Poison, Ice, Metal, and Forrest. Then Light and Dark serve under Divine Dragon whom acts as a regulator. We as knight are trusted by the Dragons and are their friends, family, and companion until our death, and in return to this we become their masters."
"So we have Rath as Fire, Rune as Water, Thatz as Earth, Lero as Metal, and Ryu as Divine. What about the others," asked Blue.
"Well Kamui is Dark, Lord Lykouleon, whom you haven't yet met, is Light, Nadil is Wind, and Darcia is Ice," said Thatz.
The wolves bounced at the mention of Darcia, they hadn't yet met Nadil but they knew that it could not be good. Kiba wrapped his arms around Cheza whom began to shiver uncontrollably.
"Why does Darcia have a Dragon?!" demanded Kiba.
"We don't know why Ice chose Darcia. We don't control who the dragon's choose to have a master, it's the same with Wind and Nadil, all we know is that Darcia had something that Ice liked," answered Rune.
"So that is why. Recently when this one was near him, Darcia was so cold," whispered Cheza.
"… What about these other dragons Forrest and Poison, you didn't tell us who mastered them," said Hige very seriously.
"We know is that they have a master. We just don't know who it is," answered Rath, "For all we know is that it could be someone more dangerous than Darcia and Nadil. We really don't know."
"What about these items you haven't yet told us what they are," questioned Tsume again.
"We really don't know what they are either, all we know is that we have to find them and soon," answered Ryu with a fierce determination.
"Well I think we should get right on it," agreed Kage.
"Right…Check please," called Rune.
The Bartender instantly showed up and Rune paid the man. The man gave them the information on the treasure hunt and they all left, Lero in toll as he groggily walked along with them. Searching for the snow sword and anything else in between.
Else where
"Have you found anything yet Inuyasha?" asked Shippo as he held onto Kagome's shirtsleeve.
"Shut up, I lookin'," complained Inuyasha as he sniffed at the ground.
"We've been here for two days now, doesn't the mist ever wane," muttered Sango in concern.
"This place gives me the creeps," agreed Kagome shivering slightly.
"Yeah, it's scary," whined Shippo.
"Quit your whining!" complained Inuyasha glaring at Shippo.
"Inuyasha… This place is swarming with demonic aura. You can't blame Shippo for being scared," snapped Miroku tensely.
"Yeah Inuyasha! We're in some strange place, where the mist hasn't lifted in the time we've been here!" yelled Kagome.
"Let's not forget that demon's are everywhere in this place," agreed Sango.
"SO DON'T TAKE YOUR FUSTRATION ON SHIPPO!" the three said in unison.
Inuyasha flattened his ears against his head, a slight growl had risen in his throat. It's not like he didn't know, with a nose as sensitive as his, it was easy to detect the smell of demon all over the place, other scents were a different story. With so many demons in the air it was difficult to pick up anything else. Inuyasha's ear's went straight back up as the scent of wolves and something else something human but not human, a scent that Inuyasha had never smelled before something new. It went straight down a path, but that wasn't the only thing, another scent filled his nostrils, it was sweet and overwhelming. The scent of Lunar Flowers, made Inuyasha want to curl in a ball and dream sweet dreams.
"What is it Inuyasha?" asked Kagome.
"I don't know, but it's defiantly not human, but its not a demon or animal either, and form what I can tell it's moving," answered Inuyasha pointing in the direction it was going.
"Well with any luck this creature is friendly," answered Miroku as the started in the direction that Inuyasha pointed to.
They walked through the endless maze of mist changing directions once in a while heading toward wherever the scent was going. Finally they found something, but it wasn't exactly what they had expected. It was a fairly large building that appeared well kept. The signpost in front of the building said: Inn/ Restaurant.
"It's a Inn and by the sounds of this post they sell food here too," said Kagome in amazement.
"What's an Inn doing out here in the middle of nowhere," snide Shippo sarcastically.
"Perhaps it is unusual, but let us not forget that we have not seen civilization in two days. To me this is a sign of the gods showing favor upon us," sighed Miroku smiling to himself.
"This could be a trap," said Inuyasha as he turned away form the Inn, "We should just--!"
"Come on Inuyasha," called Kagome form the door.
"I'm starved, let's get something to eat," said Sango as she walked into the building.
"I couldn't agree more," added Miroku joining the slayer.
"HEY AREN'T YOU EVEN GOING TO LISTEN TO ME!!!?" cried Inuyasha in indignation.
"What are you talking about Inuyasha, lets get something to eat," called Shippo form the door.
Inuyasha stomped up to the door, in a heated tantrum, and finally slipped in the building. Awe hit the group as they looked around. The room was clean and well kept. The aromas of pies and all kinds of foods filled the air, causing their mouths to water in anticipation.
"It looks like one of those really fancy restaurants in the European countries," answered Kagome in awe.
"Astounding I've never seen a place quiet like this," said Miroku in awe.
"Wow today's a busy day! You're the second customer I've had today."
The group looked up to see the bartender standing in the kitchen doorway. In his hand was an empty glass cup, he was cleaning with a rag. He stared at the group in amazement.
"Though I must admit you're the most festive. Take a seat wherever you like, I'll be with you in a second. I'm just finishing up with my last customers," said the bartender as he went into the kitchen again.
They sat down at one of the tables and waited for a second. Within instant the bartender returned with a pad and pencil in his hand.
"So what can I get you?" he asked.
"Um what do you have?" asked Kagome getting the lingo.
"I've roast beef, mashed potatoes, carrots, and a bread roll; Steak, with steamed peppers, and shrimp, or we have the soup, which is stew with bread sticks," answered the bartender.
"Um okay, I'll have soup," replied Kagome.
"I'll try the Steak," answered Inuyasha.
"I try this Roast Beast," answered Miroku.
"Same," repeated Sango.
"I'll have a soup too," mumbled Shippo.
"What would you like to drink with that?" asked the bartender.
"Tea will be fine for all of us," replied Miroku.
"Kay. I'll be back soon," said the bartender as he rushed off.
Within moments the food had arrived. With the exception of Kagome none of them knew how to use a fork, making the scene comical as they tried to eat the meal. With a giggle in her voice Kagome showed how to use the utensils, except Inuyasha being impatient grabbed the steak and began to rip at it like a carnivore.
"How are your meals," asked the bartender as he came by.
"Very good, thank you," thanked Sango.
"Good, good," smiled the bartender.
"Tell me have there been others here today?" asked Miroku.
"Yeah. They're Lord Lykouleons knights, along with a pack of wolves. Looking for some sort of treasure for his majesty my guess," replied the bartender.
"Lord Lykouleon?" questioned Sango.
"You know… King of the Dragons, rightful heir of ruling all the land of Dusis. His kind heart allowed other provinces and governments to come up, yet he still protects this land, form the Demon King Nadil. They've been mortal enemies since my granddaddy was boy and before that."
"King Nadil?" repeated Kagome in confusion.
"Have you been living under a rock for the last two decades?" questioned the Bartender.
The bartender then took the chair beside him and sat next to the table.
"It's been going on for thousand of years. Nadil's been trying to take Dusis for himself and destroy the dragon tribe, but Lykouleon's always gets that demon and his armies to stay away as best he could. Though he's taken quiet a few blows, painful ones too. Nadil cursed Lykouleon's wife and now she barren, yet he still won't leave her and get a new wife."
"You said for thousands of years. That's not possible," said Sango.
"Those Dragon's are like the Fairies and Elves. Their aging stops to a slow crawl once they reach puberty, but unlike the Fairies they fight the Demons with strange powers, and the knights control the dragons."
"Why were they here?" asked Shippo.
"Something about balance, treasure, and demons. Sounded important to me."
"Wow these knights must really be noble," muttered Kagome in awe.
The bartender snorted, remembering clearly the fight the knights had started.
"I guess if they're knights then they have to be. I sent them on the treasure hunt, if you want you can go catch up with them," offered the bartender.
"Sounds like a plan to me," said Inuyasha gruffly.
"Okay. How much?" asked Miroku as he got out a string of coins.
"That's not money," said the bartender looking at coin, "But that is copper. Now that is rare in Dusis."
"Huh?" the group said in confusion.
"Give me three of those coins and I'll pawn them off later. That should pay it off, but I suggest you get some real money," suggested the Bartender.
"Uh, okay," said Miroku handing the man the coins.
"Alright let's go," said Inuyasha as he left the building.
Elsewhere
Ryu and Kura hung out in the back of the group merrily talking about stuff, the others quiet a ways away. Suddenly Ryu completely stopped, halting Kura in her tracks.
"What is it," asked Kura now in her wolf form.
"It feels a little hot," answered Ryu.
"Are you getting a fever?" asked Divine.
"I'd don't thinks so," answered Ryu as she began to search her pockets.
"What's wrong Ryu?" asked Kura in a worried tone.
Ryu slowly pulled out her ocarina form her pocket and showed it to Divine and Kura. The little instrument was glowing a bright red, waves of heat washed over Ryu, causing beads of sweat to appear on her forehead. It was so hot! Why was it so hot in the misty valley?
"What is it?" wrote Divine.
"My Ocarina's reacting to something, something really hot," answered Ryu.
Dragonelf 8: FINALLY!!! I am done with this chapter! Sorry for the long intro but it was fun and I had a good time. Anywho I'll try to update soon, but can't make any promises.