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Memories	By : Asirainis Category: +A through F > Dragon Quest/ Dragon Warrior Views: 1615 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Chapter Seventeen: Chateau Felix and the Sabercat
They followed the boy, as he whisked away on his sabercat as they struggled to follow him on the main road. He only got to the bridge as a giant rooster looking creature holding a sword threatened him. Airlia looked at the creature; he was not himself as she shot a blunted arrow to stun the creature. Looking at her he smiled, "Thank you for waking me from that horrible spell. What can I do to repay you?"
She smiled at him, "Go to Morrie's Monster Haven. You will have nothing to fear from the evil jester there!" He nodded as he flew off, leaving his rapier there for Angelo with a smile.
Angelo looked at it, stunned that he would help them after that confrontation. "He must have been under a spell like that Khalamari guy you told me about." He deviated from the main path just after crossing the bridge, going over the hills to make time more efficient as he led them to an upwards slope leading to what must have been Chateau Felix.
Once they arrived after going around the winding stone path, they found that giant stone sabercat building that they had seen from Baccarat. Following the man who had dismounted the sabercat, he stood at the doors while the giant cat laid down in the sunlight, enjoying the warmth it provided. They joined the man with his bowl cut hair as he coughed a bit, and cleared his throat, purring like a cat. He spoke, "Howzit? Welcome to Chateau Felix! Residence of the great sabercat father, Master Felix! My name's Tom. I'm Master Felix's helper. Are you here to see him?"
Airlia rolled her eyes as Angelo replied sarcastically, "You sought our help remember? So the answer should be an obvious… yes."
Tom growled a bit, "Well you still have to prove you're the top cat for the job." Airlia nodded as he began his questions…
"Question number one!" He held out one finger to emphasize the point as he spoke, "It's late and it's raining cats and dogs. You're hurrying home, when you hear a little kitten meowing. It's right soaking wet. But everyone in your house really hates cats. So, what do you do with the kitten?"
Airlia shrugged, "That's easy. You take it home and ask your family to let it stay."
He purred in response to her answer telling her she was right. He shook his head as he continued, "Question number two!" He held out two fingers this time, emphasizing his point as he continued, "You're the King's servant. You go out hunting with the King, but you don't manage to find any prey. Then you find a tier in a trap in the woods. The King is some way off and hasn't noticed the tiger yet. So, what do you do?"
Draco smiled, "In this particular case, I would free the tiger from the trap and let it go. I wouldn't lie to the King, but mine in particular doesn't really like to eat cats of any kind, so it wouldn't really be an issue there." The response brought out another purr from Tom as he smirked.
"Time for the hardest of all! Question number three!" He held out three fingers as he began to explain his last question. "You are an explorer. Along your travels you're attacked by a great sabercat. You managed to overpower the cat, but it looks at you as if it wants to become your friend and travel with you. So, what do you do?"
Jessica smiled, "Easy peasy, let the great sabercat join you on your travels."
He purred in response as he jumped, hands outstretched. "Purrrfect! You've proved that you're the cat's whiskers, a real hip-cat! You have perrrrmission to go see Master Felix. You can go in." The man in the orange tunic stepped out of the way, his sabercat spotted pants clashing with every movement as the group went inside. Going inside, they saw two mother cats heavily pregnant behind bars as Airlia looked at them in worry.
They saw a man at a desk, writing quickly. He was dressed as the minister in Trodain was, except his robe was red lined with a sabercat fur-like design work where the Trodain minister was dressed in blue over a white robe held by a simple gold belt. Even his hat was sabercat fur design work with red lining. He set down his pen as he observed the group. "I say! Someone other than Tom for once! That old boy doesn't let many people in you know. I'm almost done as you've caught me at a rather busy time. I'll be with you in a jiffy." He mumbled to himself for a moment as he finished his document. Once he was satisfied with it, he put his quill down and turned to the group. "Sorry to keep you waiting. I take it you must be an explorer! I'm Felix." He sized the group up and smiled happily.
"I know you must be worried about those two sabercats there. No need to be, they're both pregnant and wanted to be kept away from everyone while they finish their pregnancies. Soon as they're done, they'll be out immediately unless they need to stay for any reason. They speak to me you know."
Airlia smiled in relief, it did make sense. He grinned at them, "Well, well! Tom's really got an eye for people! Only lets decent chaps through, you know! Yes, you might just be able to help me with this little undertaking. Let me explain. An old chum of mine has gone and gotten himself lost, would you believe. Normally, I'd go and help the old bean out myself of course, but as you can see, I've got a lot on my plate just at the mo. That's where you'd come in. I'd like you to go and give the old bean a bit of assistance. If you don't mind, that is…"
Draco nodded, "It shouldn't take too long. I could go while they stay here and be back quick as you'd believe."
He smiled in relief that someone could help his friend, "Capital! Right, I'll tell you what you need to do, then. Your friends may stay here while you do it. There are four great sabercat statues in these parts. They all point to one spot; I expect that's where he is. It's a strange tree that only shows itself at dawn. Please use this powder. It will help him to regain his senses and get him on to where he needs to be. He'll know what to do, that clever old bean. Go and see Tom outside, he will lend you some help to get there quickly and back as quickly." Draco went outside to see a giant sabercat waiting for him as he smiled. He went over to Tom who was excitedly talking to him about the sabercats. Draco waved to the others as the pair bolted off to find the tree. Airlia took the time to lean back, enjoying the sun as a sabercat came to enjoy it with her.
She gently pet his soft fur to earn a purr of respect and friendship as she fell asleep. Angelo smiled at her serenity as he turned to Jessica. "Thanks for helping her when she had another nightmare the other night, Jess."
The red haired woman turned to him, "She has a great deal of them though, doesn't she?"
He nodded, "They're not always the same, but sometimes she has a string of old ones that haunt her." He sighed as he went over to her to shelter her from another nightmare that was coming. Holding her hand, he combed the other through her hair lightly, minding the braid while sweat started beading at her forehead. She awoke to see him concerned, gazing at her as he spoke, "You were having another nightmare dear."
She nodded. "Marcello."
He nodded as he frowned, "I don't think he's ever realized how deeply his behavior towards you has affected your health mentally speaking."
She shook her head, "Since he can't see beyond his next post unfortunately, it is doubtful he will ever see it." The platinum blond nodded as the group waited until just after dawn when Draco appeared in a flash of blue light to see them.
"It's done. Let's go see Felix." They went inside the palace as they saw him straight at work once more.
"What ho! Finally made it back, I see. And you managed to give my old chum a leg up." He put his pen back down as he smiled at Draco. "That strange tree where you met him has been known since ancient times as the Tree of Styx. It's all too bally easy to lose your way around it, not realizing your innings is over. But now the old bean's realized what's happened to him and he's safely on his way to the afterlife. You know, he… Baumren… was the first sabercat to ever open up his heart to me. Absolutely terrific chap! It's thanks to him that I've got where I am today. And that's precisely why I couldn't leave the job unattended to go and help the old boy meself. I'm the chairman of the Great Sabercat Trust! I know! Why don't I make you all a member? It's the least I can do after all your help!" He gave each of them a bell. "Take this. It'll show you're one of us. It'll call a nearby sabercat if you ring it in the right place. I call it the Baumren's Bell in memory of a good friend and a fine old gent."
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