Through the little holes in the cave, the morning sun penetrated as if seeking out a high value treasure, shining it's beautiful rays, stretching out like shooting stars and filling the cave with warmth and bliss. Baby flowers sprouted up to be partakers of this once in a while blessing. The beautiful harmless little flies whispered to each other with the language only they could understand, with smiles in their tones, they whisked all around the cave dancing to the rhythm only they can make. While the birds outside chapped and singed and merried.
But what about them? The young Meivs were busy making disturbing sounds with their snoring, and as they stretched and stretched,
"Oh what a morning" Curl said appreciating the blessing as he was still laying there, eyes closed.
He tried to open his eyes, but he so loved the moment not to continue sleeping, so he wasn't going to apply pressure, even so, flickering his eyes was better, not until he saw a figure standing in front of him. He didn't even find the strength to stand up with immediate alacrity, but he opened his eyes widened to see Pradai staring at him.
"Ummm what can I do for you?" Asked Curl unsure of what to do. So he tapped Kar to wake up, because he didn't know what this thing was up to.
Kar stretched and yawned, and opened his eyes to the scene, he looked at Curl and back at Pradai
"Why is it looking at us like that?" Kar asked Curl, telepathically.
"Why do you think I woke you up?" Curl replied.
Pradai bent even nearer , and they kept shifting aside, until she started touching Curl's ponytail, which to their astonishment, the ponytail wrapped itself around Pradai arms… something that have never happened before , for a stranger, although they didn't quite understand it, but it meant she was one of them. The Meiv's ponytail would only wrap around good souls. And to them that was what they took it as. She was good. She won't be harmful or dangerous.
"Wow, okay…" Kar was speechless, Curl tried to stand up and excuse himself but Pradai won't let go
"Umm I need to get up okay…?" He withdrew his ponytail to the back and Pradai gave them space. They exhaled and pushed themselves outside.
"First of all, I'm hungry!" said Curl, yawning and stretching again, Pradai came out from the cave to join them. They kept looking at her as if she had changed.
"We should take her to old Gaius" Curl whispered to Kar
"Huh? No way, do you know what trouble we will bring to us. No, at least not yet, we don't even know what this thing is'' added Kar.
"Aishh, so what do we do now?"
"Hmm I don't know. Maybe go home and come back later"
"I have an idea" Curl smiled
"What?" Asked Kar anxiously
"Let's go hunting!"
"Seriously??" Hissed Kar
"Maybe you didn't hear me well… I am Hungryyy!"
"Errrm fine, but you will do the hunting yourself, I will just follow you , umm and…"
Curl stopped him halfway, he knew he was afraid to hunt, and can't even hunt.
"Don't worry Kar,haha" Curl gave him a pat on the back and off they went to hunt for bush meat, Pradai followed them behind but very closely.
There was no big consumable animals in that area so they were in for only rabbits which was somewhat hard to find, but fortunately for their sharp senses, it won't be too hard.
Curl was leading them ahead while Pradai stayed at the back. In a short while, he gave them a sign to keep quiet and quietly spread out. There was a rabbit in the corner and he was going to catch it ,not until Pradai mistakenly matched on a rustling stick while she was "spreading out" the rabbit saw them and swiftly sprung and ran for it's dear life, Curl was disappointed, Pradai looked at both of them in awe "they are to chase that meat!" She thought.
And quickly, she went after the rabbit, running as fast as possible. Meanwhile Curl and Kar was still there motionless
"That thing chased after a rabbit?!" Curl said smiling
"I must see for myself! Haaa" he ran after her and Kar followed without saying a word.
Pradai grabbed a huge wood from the ground and threw it at the rabbit, and with the speed of the rabbit and wood, it hit the rabbit causing it to die in that instant.
But upon reaching the spot, delighted that she was going to eat a lot, she couldn't find the rabbit again. She saw the blood line, and traced it with her eyes, she saw small drops of blood dripping onto a leaf, she looked straight to see the rabbit hanging upside down, wondering how it was possible, she took some steps forward, and to her utmost surprise, saw two beautiful blue eyes looking at her, the face was hiding in the leafy leaves, curious to see what or who it is, although slightly afraid but she thought it might be one of the two creatures she had been with.
Moving forward and forward, she slowly removed the leaves covering the face. It was clear to her, the face looked innocent cute, and the eyes were magical, the lips were as red as cherry, and ears were elongated and with a sharpened end. The two of them gasped, but the Elf smiled and slowly while looking directly at Pradai's eyes kissed her, Pradai eyes widened and she felt a rush
Before the young Meivs could reach…
" I will see you again" Said the Elf thief in Elvish language, and somehow, Pradai saw herself understanding the words, but she was still too overwhelmed to talk. She ran away before Kar and Curl reached. Although they saw something, they didn't need to see fully to know, even from a distance, even from a sniff they will always know. They looked at Pradai's hand first, the rabbit was in her hand, big enough. Curl smiled, she looked at her hand and saw she was holding the rabbit
"How come?" She said, but it was elvish language, they couldn't understand. It was another moment to look at each other.
"The Elf thief was here" Kar said
"Did it just speak Elvish?!"
Curl exclaimed. They couldn't understand what just happened.
"Curl, you are right. Let's take it to old Gaius."
"Erm, what about the rabbit?"
"Let's make a roast it back at the cave"
Curl took the rabbit from her hand, Kar walked away and he followed him. He looked back to see Pradai still standing there, and motioned her to follow them, she joyfully walked after them.
They set out the next day to old Gaius, the most capable Meiv who could explain any phenomena to them. He was an expert in everything, they took him as a blessing given to them. Except for his magic tricks that don't always work, he was a good wizard.He wore glasses bigger than his eyes which always extended all through his face, he had several modifications and several colours for different occasions. He was exceptional and loved by all, especially young Meivs who trusted him with their secrets. Although there were healers, he was also in the position of attending to the sick, well, they had to take the risk. His portions were always fifty/fifty. Either it works or not. He was only six feet, which was considered short for the average Meiv. Not to young Meivs though. Kar and Curl took Pradai to old Gaius's house which was on top of a hill and visitors always had to climb some not-so-tall steps made with weak woods which never break.
She had said her story, they had to accept it for what it was, but whether they accept it or not, it doesn't really matter because the Meiv's Council were the ones who would give the final verdict.They were a group of seven warriors, they were clan heads considered to be protectors. They protect the people from external threats and have the authority to assign warriors under them. They were handpicked by their spirit guides, from their different clans, and only the strongest were chosen. That was what Curl dreamed of, to be a Biac warrior under the Meiv's Council. And to achieve this, he would have to be strong, like really really strong and fearless.They were called The Lynx Lynch because once they win over a Lynx, a wild cat-like animal with sharp fangs, sharp sense and with a violent nature. Runs faster than them, stronger than them, bigger than them, but not more intelligent. Once they win over a Lynx, they get possess
"As crows sing, as dead bodies laugh, as the warrior cries, as the night dies with the sun kissing and mesmerizing the moon, the little stars gather around the big hole of the squirrel, squeaking themselves inside for a chance to shine for themselves, for the squirrel might use them as lanterns when they excrete and as table towels when they vomit. Eww that's so gross. And as the … the chipmunk mounts on the chimpanzee… seriously? And rides with the primate all along the axis of the universe in two days, the lands shake, the land grumbles for a hero is dead" …"Hmm, seriously does any of these makes sense?" Pradai snarled peevishly at old man Gaius"Hehe exactly! don't complain you have been learning for the past one week, and all you have succeeded doing is burning my hairs with your so called portion" Gaius snarled back, resting his hands on his waist"And all you have succeeded in teaching me is how to make smokes of m
"Don't worry, I will be just fine. I have taken in all you have said to me, trust me I will do well to keep a low profile, chill. Just them, I am not going to parade myself for everyone to see me haha" Pradai assured old man Gaius not to worry about her getting caught or anything."You better be. And be back on time" Gaius added. Pradai got down from the tree house and started walking away. She stopped and waved at old man Gaius"Have a good morning sir!" She said and off she went with joy in her heart. Gaius smiled"She really does have a strong spirit. And a cheerful heart" Gaius said, inhaling the good morning scents from the plants all around. **** It took Pradai some time to get off the hill area, she had been given direction already by old man Gaius, even if he didn't, she
It was another beautiful day for Pradai and old man Gaius. And just like before, they would do some cleaning, most times, it was cleaning the mess they had done with their magical portions, or medicines that old man Gaius tried to make.As they had their morning food, which was mostly made up of fruits and vegetables, the morning sun shined through the holes and windows. Since they lived in a tree house on a hill, they had the blissful warmth of the sun and the goodness of every morning.Pradai just finished reading a supposed magic book when she remembered something. Although the book was useless to her, somehow she started enjoying reading it as it was."You know. I didn't tell you this yesterday because I didn't think much of it, but it just occurred to me now. I think is something I should be worried about" said Pradai deep in thoughts."I know is crazy, but still, what if something bad had happened? And they will
Pradai woke up to the first eyes and face she saw from the Barren lands. He looked so cute and even more adorable. Maybe it was the morning effect."Hey Curl" she said with a beautiful smile, looking eye ball to eye ball with Curl"Morning. Here's something for you" Pradai sat upright, and he brought out a package of fruits and meat"Oh wow really? All for me? Thank you so much""My pleasure. There are lots of bush meats near haha."Pradai looked around her, something was missing"What about Kar? And you should give him some too" she said, genuinely worried, she didn't want to be the reason they fight each other or be anything like that. She believed they made a perfect combo together.Curl gave her a sign to look at her behind"Don't worry. He is doing just fine" said Curl, as Pradai saw Kar treating himself to a very big meat meal."Oh" expressed Pradai"As a matter of fact, he has been eatin
Old man Gaius went outside and made sure Pradai wouldn't be able to see him. He went into the woods a bit, not far from the tree house, and whistled melodiously for a moment. When he stopped, a butterfly flew to him and perched on his nose. He whispered something to it and it flew away."Very good" he said, going back to the tree house. **** Back at Curl's fortress, he was busy stuffing his clothes with weapons, both visible and invisible"You are so funny, all these for what?" Little Ben laughed at Curl, who was a bit still, uncertain about his decision."Is none of your business""Oh it is, we are going together, and that is why you do not have to worry or do all these""You are right, we are going together, and that's why I need to do all these." Curl said stopping
Old man Gaius and Pradai didn't make it to his old friend's place in time that day, so they didn't go again. But it was just an excuse. The butterfly came back and he knew what it was about, so he wasted time riding around the hill, and after some time, he said he was tired and needed to sleep.So, it was another day, a beautiful day for Pradai, and as usual they had their morning rituals and ate their fruits and vegetables. Old man Gaius was happy that she ate it, but he didn't quit on taking her to his old friend."Give me some moon flowers and a handful of almond seeds"Pradai handed him over moon flowers and a handful of almond seeds which he added to a solution in a bottle, alongside other ingredients which Pradai didn't see nor knew of until then."You know, this is the first time you are making a portion like this" Pradai asked old man Gaius inquisitively"Oh, is just a fruity energy portion I make once i
As if the morning was also anticipating the big day for Iliya, Peregrin and the ViNenar sà, the youngest squad from the Elvish army. They all got out from the walls of the city to the nearest mountain where their leader briefed them. Only if they knew how much danger they were running right into. Even so, as a leader, Peregrin knew better than anyone else that every little detail matters when it came down to secret missions. Iliya held her sword in her hand, glancing at it like it was the first time she had ever seen it. With a deep sigh, she closed her eyes and brought the sword to her chest. "To be one with one's weapon, one must accept whatever comes with and from it" Peregrin said, approaching Iliya. Iliya opened her eyes and glanced at his squad. "Are they ready?" "Are you?" Peregrin retorted. Iliya didn't answer. She would have to be most nervous. "Of all of us here, you're the one who's afraid the most. And I'm beginning to wonder, perh
Iliya couldn't figure out what to do next, her heart ached but so much so her broken strength and faith. And as she watched the new moon from one of the city tops, hanging on a cliff, memories of Pradai surfaced, flooding in like quick clips in a blue spiral. She smiled as she burst into tears. "I'm sorry, Pradai" She said in tears. She had managed to carry her leg as it was all through it all, pretending that it never existed, but it was apparent and was hurting so much like her heart did. She didn't have to give up, and there was no other option than to find another way, which would need a lot of thinking. Her heart beat was all she heard, since the night was a quiet and peaceful one. But she heard footsteps approaching, on turning around, she caught a young warrior halfway toward her with one of his legs raised up. He smiled sheepishly "Hey, sorry. Didn't mean to creep you out…" "It's okay—" "But what are you doing here?" He mo
Getting back to old times was divine. Life would be alot better without the worries, pain, the fights and the what nots. It was what she felt and saw standing on the brush of the mountain which descended to the lake below the cave. Prince Drukk walked majestically to her side with a sigh. He wasn't feeling it, he didn't agree to whatever her demand was. But he was even more disappointed when his one and only sister didn't come to see her. "I have missed you, Drukk…" wishing it could change something. "But that's not why you came…" Prince Drukk led his arms behind his back. "What you ask for it's almost impossible" "But I need help. I need to save my friends, please. You can understand that, don't you?" "The only friend I had was you. I can't understand" he replied abruptly. "Then I would have to meet father" iliya stated with a determined grip. "Huh?" Said Prince Drukk, waiting for iliya to realize what she was talking about. "I ne
The tweeting of the forest birds feeding her ears, and the harmless rays of the sun working wonders on her delicate skin, and the sweet fragrance of the grasses and flowers which pleasured her sense of smell was what waked Iliya. She flicked her eyes open but sun shine smiled into her bright blue eyes and she shut them immediately. So she turned around and opened her eyes to see where she was lying down, it was okay. And when she tried getting up, she then realized that she was really weak and needed an energy boost. She got up regardless at the remembrance of Pradai and what she might be going through at that moment, it gave her enough strength to forge ahead. She staggered her way through the thick unpredictable forest and with each step she made, she held herself so as not to fall down. She threaded like that and after some big time had passed, she came upon a cleared portion in the forest whic
Iliya instructed them to get some strong log of woods and find bush ropes. And in no time, the two young Meivs had Iliya's request granted. And she single-handedly made herself a supporting pillar on her leg.How she did it, they had no idea of, for it seemed like she had some experience before in doing wonders with woodsticks and bush ropes. They saw that she was crafty, and her craft was indeed mastered. It only took Iliya a few moments to set up completely, what she needed to be able to walk by herself.It didn't look less like a clutch, nor did it look much like an artificial leg. The woodsticks were placed seperately and single paced, facing each other and the bush ropes were used to tie them together while making a space in the middle– enough to have her legs comforted by it. The ropes also had an intersection which made the final draw, when she had her legs inside the craft with strong confidentiality.
"Wh...what ..do you mean she is in danger?" Iliya asked Curl. It took him a moment to get himself together, he sat right."She is fighting some, umm I didn't see it very well, but she is not in a good spot right now, she is probably fighting or , whatever. All I know is that she is in danger."We should go look for her! We can't leave her by herself!" Iliya trembled."Cool down, you can't do anything much in this condition" Little Ben said to Iliya."But I think she can take care of herself , right? She killed a Cruk, and two Lynx Lynchs, who else can do that?" Little Ben added , looking at both of them, but nothing was helping Iliya's feelings, nothing was helping, because she was still panicking."Come on, we are talking about Pradai here. Whoever she is fighting against, I am sure she will be fine… right? …Curl say something… is there something else you are not telling us?"&
"So, the day is finally over?" Little Ben said as he climbed down from tbe tree with a bunch of fruits in his hands."No, is Just getting started, silly" Curl said with a hiss.Little Ben handed some fruits to Iliya who was sitting down on the ground, enjoying the feels of the grasses, and the cool and soothing wind from the trees."Boss, aren't we going to eat meat tonight?""You know where to get them, don't you?""Aish, you do your thing best.""We will manage the remaining meat inside until tomorrow. I just want to rest. Now, we should be going back inside before someone sees us"."Ouch, just a little time mm? I like the fresh air" Iliya pleaded."I wish but we have stayed here for many hours, we can't risk getting captured. Besides there's enough air inside…""I know, but the view and everything, you don't get it inside.""That's not a proble
Kar was under the protection of Pradai, and even though the Lynx Lynchs wanted nothing but to make a mess of him for betraying them—so they thought. They would have to go through Pradai first. And the said demon obviously wouldn't have a problem making a mess of them."I'm tired of fighting, but trust me, this demon and this beast is never tired of sucking blood, and absorbing the living out of you beings! Now I will only warn you this once, go away from here, or you won't even have the chance to regret it!"The two Lynx Lynchs looked at each other, eager to fight till their last drop of blood themselves, still they were facing a supposed stronger opponent."Fine then!" Yelled one of the Lynx Lynchs as he attacked first, with all the strength and power he had, and at that first strike, he was able to give Pradai a fatal blow that knocked her down to the ground!. The rusted leaves on the ground were blown away by her fall, and the L
The two Meivs who ran away from Pradai found their way to the Councilors chamber. They ran inside and bowed down to the Councilors, shaking in fear and breathing profusely like wounded bears. Apparently they had been finding it hard to tell anyone of their encounter because it was something they have not seen before, a Lynx Lynch killed just in a matter of minutes. It was something their minds and hearts had to debate because the water being poured into the strong golden cup was breaking the gold itself."Speak" said the Chief councilor reluctantly, he didn't care about what their faces said, only what their mouth confessed."Another Lynx Lynch has been killed""What!!? Wait another Lynx Lynch? Who did this? Why aren't their reports?! Who did this! Who dares!?is it the Thogwarts? Who?! " Asked the Chief councilor raging in anger, but with sprinkles of doubts and atoms of confusion—the possibility wasn't possible."The human"