Chapter 06
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TwinstarDragon: do you mean "human that returned his cloak"? If so, he already did the same thing for cobra, when he returned hedwig to him. Lady magic doesn't need to do anything, either, since karma acts on its own. Also, in the story of the hallows, death UNWILLINGlY handed ignotus peverell his cloak, where it remained as a family heirloom, until harry returned it to death
Previously
Months later, cobra and yuki were on a job. Luckily, cobra managed to take motion sickness pills, which helped with most of the motion sickness, but his stomach was still turning. "*groan, i hope we get to the destination, soon, yuki," cobra groaned. "Don't worry, cobra, we will," yuki said.
Or rather, the new form of hedwig.
Now
After cobra and yuki left on their newest job, natsu heard a rumor of a salamander in hargeon. So, natsu went to investigate it. Hours later, the train to cobra's and yuki's job. As soon as the train stopped, cobra quickly grabbed yuki and left the train. "FREEDOM!" he declared. Yuki looked at cobra, dumbfounded. "What's that about, cobra?" she asked. "I remember you not having trouble with transportation, before…" yuki continued.
Realization dawned on what yuki was talking about. "Ah, i get what you mean, back when i was harry potter and you were hedwig," cobra said. "Yes, that point in time," yuki stated in agreement. "It's the downside of dragon slayer magic. Any and all vehicles make dragon slayers motion sick," cobra explained. "It wasn't as bad as it could have been, thanks to motion sickness pills," cobra finished explaining.
"Ah, ok," yuki said simply. "Anyway, come on, yuki, we need to get to the client," cobra said. "Right behind you, cobra," yuki said as she followed him.
Client's house
"Wait, is that it?" cobra asked incredulously. "Yes, it is," the client said. "Alright," cobra sighed. "Just get me an acoustic guitar, and i'll perform for them," cobra said.
"Alright. Here you go," the client gave cobra one of the newer acoustic guitars. "Thanks," cobra said, before he went to get ready.
A few minutes later
The scene changes to what was going on, the job cobra went on: entertaining children at a kids party. "Children, we got someone to perform for you all," the party announcer called out, getting the attention of the children. "However, they won't start until you all have a seat and are quiet for the songs," the announcer warned. The children quickly sat down, as they were eager for entertainment. The red curtain on the stage rose up, and revealed cobra sitting on a stool, a leg crossed over the other.
"This song came to me, while i was in a very dark place," cobra said, before he began to strum the acoustic guitar and began the song.
Play EMERALD ISLE ENCHANTMENT by Tnl productions (disclaimer: i don't own this song, i just really love it)
In the land where the emerald glows, Where the ancient tales and legends flow,
A whisper in the wind, a song of old, Echoes through the valleys, brave and bold.
Oh, the Emerald Isle calls to me, With its magic and its mystery,
Where the wildflowers bloom and the rivers run free,
In the heart of the enchanted sea.
By the cliffs where the seagulls cry, Underneath the ever-changing sky,
There's a dance of shadows, light, and shade, A mystic beauty that will never fade.
Oh, the Emerald Isle calls to me, With its magic and its mystery,
Where the wildflowers bloom and the rivers run free,
In the heart of the enchanted sea.
Hear the pipes and the fiddles play, As the faeries come out to dance and sway,
In the moonlit glen where the spirits dwell, They weave their enchanting spell.
From the highlands to the ocean's shore, The stories of yore live evermore,
In every stone, in every tree, The soul of Ireland lives in me.
Oh, the Emerald Isle calls to me, With its magic and its mystery,
Where the wildflowers bloom and the rivers run free,
In the heart of the enchanted sea.
So sing with me of the Emerald Isle, Of its timeless beauty and endless miles,
May its charm forever be, An enchantment for you and me.
Once cobra finished playing the song, he had some tears in his eyes, and saw that most of the children were fast asleep, much to the relief of the parents of the children. One of the parents then walked up to the stage as cobra jumped off. "Thank you, for managing to put them to sleep, the parent said. "You're welcome. I remember how children normally are, so i was glad to help," cobra said. Cobra looked to the side and saw a little girl fighting to stay awake. The little girl had vermillion hair, oddly enough, the exact shade as cobra's, that flowed down to her shoulders and red eyes. She looked to be a bit on the skinny side, indicating that she hasn't eaten in at least a few days. "Who's that, and why is she away from the rest of the children?" cobra asked.
The parent looked over where cobra was looking, and saw who he was staring at. "Oh, her. She chose to be over there on her own, as she didn't want to hurt the others, even by accident," the parent said. "Where are her parents?" cobra asked in concern. "She accidentally killed them, when her magic activated," the parent explained sadly.
"What's her magic?" cobra asked, as he was curious. "From what i was able to gather, her magic is a type of poison magic," the parent said. "Why?" they asked. Cobra smiled behind his mask and said, "because i know someone that will be able to withstand her poison, and give her a new family that can teach her control" cobra stated.
"Who?" the parent asked hopefully. "Me," cobra said simply, much to the surprise of the parent, before cobra went over to the little girl.
With cobra
"Hello there, little one," cobra said in a kind voice. The girl looked up at him. "Mr. music?" the girl asked weakly. "I heard that you need a new home," cobra said. "Please, get away. I don't want to hurt you," the girl protested, even as she accidentally released a cloud of poison. "You're magic won't be able to hurt me," cobra assured her. Cobra decided to try eating the poison through his mask, given to him by his mother.
Cobra proceeded to EAT the poison, much to the surprise of the parents and the little girl. "Huh, that was actually some pretty good poison there, kid," cobra complimented her. surprised that my idea worked. now i'll have to see if I can roar through it. cobra thought to himself. The little girl then hugged cobra for all she was worth, happy that she was able to actually HOLD someone not affected by her poison.
"Would you like to come home with me?" cobra asked in a gentle voice. The little girl nodded tiredly, as she was nodding off in cobra's arms. "Before i forget, what's your name, little one?" cobra asked. "Melani…" the girl said, before she fell asleep.
Cobra simply picked her up and carried her like an infant, before he walked over to the parent. "How did you survive her poison?" the parent asked. "I'm a third generation dragon slayer. My element happens to be poison," cobra explained.
"Well, i hope that little girl gets the home she desperately needs," the parent said sadly. "Don't worry, she will," cobra assured them. "Since the job request is finished, i should get my payment and leave," cobra said, before leaving to find the client.
With the client
"Thank you for helping us with the children, and i hope you can find that little girl a home for her. She needs one," the client said, looking at melani as he said the last bits. "Anyway, here's the payment: 20,000 jewel and the bonus is the instrument you chose," the client said, putting the sack of money on a table.
Cobra was surprised at the mention of the bonus. "Huh, thanks. Now i can entertain others," cobra said. He then thanked the client as he grabbed the money and put it in the bag he stole from the bandits on his first job and put the guitar on his back and left to go to an adoption service, so he can adopt melani.
Adoption agency
The adoption agency knows about children that need a new home for various reasons. One's parents abandon the child. Another can abuse the child. Yet, another child's parents could have been killed. In any case, as soon as the child needs a new home and/or parents, their records automatically update to show it.
Cobra walked into the adoption agency building for the city he was in. "i'd like to adopt this little girl," cobra said to the receptionist. As soon as the receptionist saw melani, she panicked and called for her superior, who specializes in mage children. "Yes? What do you want n-" her superior was cut off, as soon as she saw melani. She looked sadly at melani.
"You wish to adopt her, sir?" she asked. "I do. I'm even able to handle her poison magic," cobra stated. "I see. Follow me, please," she said as she went to her office. Once cobra and the boss of the city's adoption agency were in the office, they sat down. "You may want to get something to cover your mouth, in case her magic activates, again," cobra said.
The lady simply nodded and put the mask she had in her desk on, covering her mouth and nose. "Just then, melani woke up, and started to panic and use her poison magic on instinct. A warm hand slowly rubbed her back, calming her down. "Calm down, melani. No one is going to hurt you," cobra soothed her. After melani was calm, cobra ate the poison she released, surprising the boss of the adoption agency.
"You wish to adopt her?" the lady asked. "Yes, i do," cobra stated. "Alright, then," the lady said as she got the necessary paperwork needed. Once the adoption was complete, melani was cobra's daughter.
Cobra then carried melani out of the building. Once they were outside, cobra said something. "Let's get you some food, melani, then it's off to home," cobra stated. "Ok, daddy," melani said, before she fell asleep as her new father carried her in his arms