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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 Twenty Five: Frozen in the Mountains
They hurried out of the inn while Jessica remained in bed, with Trode at her side. They raced down the three flights of steps and back to Dominico's home, as they found David looking about the yard for Leopold. Going inside, they went straight to the back of the house and turned right into a small alcove on the main floor to get his help to find David. He was looking unwell, much to Airlia's excitement as Dominico said, "Oh, it's you. I've not been feeling well ever since seeing that little witch off, you know."
Airlia had to resist the urge to smile in delight, as she said, "That little witch as you call her has a name… It's Jessica. Please call her by her proper name."
He ignored her as Dominico continued to mope about in his chair at the dining table. "It's not a physical matter. I've just got an uneasiness that I can't seem to shake. It's hard to put into words, but I'm gripped by the feeling that I've made a most almighty blunder. But the Great Dominico does not suffer from indecision and regret! I'm in no mood to talk now. Leave me! Come back and see me later if you need something!"
Airlia shook her head as she reprimanded Dominico, "I need you to protect David!"
A sudden scream pierced the afternoon air. The outer door was thrown open as a woman came in, crying for help. "Someone help! Come quickly! I-It's David!"
Airlia bolted for the doorway with everyone hot on her heels. The blonde woman standing there could only watch in horror as she spoke, her voice breaking as she pointed ahead towards the area that they had fought against Jessica just a short time ago. "It's L-Leopold! H-He's got David with the scepter!" David's scream pierced the air as Airlia felt her blood drain from her face. David was crumpled in a heap as the scepter glowed even darker and another ring seemed to break from it; another seal was broken!
Leopold looked at them before he spoke… a deep growl could be heard as he sized the group before him, "Now, there are only two left… You will interfere no more… I will find a compatible form to take my bride… It's only a matter of time before another greedy one wants this power!" He leapt to the top of his kennel, then to the top of Dominico's mansion before he bounded off towards the north.
Airlia ran to David as he lay gasping on the ground. Airlia immediately set to work on healing his wounds. She ignored him as Alistair tried to silence the dying boy. "Relax. Let her heal you, then you can talk all you want David."
Airlia nodded as David smiled at her. His strength fading as the wounds healed. Dominico came up to them, shaking in fear. As his memory flooded him, he knew he had let his ancestors down… and more importantly, he had let Kupas down… Airlia didn't look up as she chastised the people around her equally, "Everyone, shush, I need to work hard if I'm to save his life now." Dominico cried as he slammed his fists on the ground, enraged with himself for being so pigheaded as to ignore her words. Airlia ignored him as she called upon her powers, the golden aura shining down as it enveloped David.
She focused on calling his soul back with the boy's wounds were now fully healed as the golden light turned green before fading. Airlia collapsed as Alistair caught her. Draco looked at the girl for a moment before his gaze shifted back to David. The boy began to stir as Dominico looked up, gasping in shock. "David, you're alive!"
He got up and embraced the boy. "I'm so, so sorry David! I should have realized it all along. My friend, you're no longer a servant. I'd rather you be my equal. Come now, we need to get her somewhere to rest more comfortably. Please, come inside." The pair led the way to a bed where she awoke moments later. Jessica and Trode both bounded up the stairs in a rush when they heard that David had died, but had been revived! Their hearts sank when they heard that the girl with them passed out after the exertion of saving David… Running into Dominico's room, they saw the group gathered looking at Airlia worriedly as she began to stir.
The magician waited until she was aware of her location before he spoke, his deep voice rumbling, "I must apologize for my attitude. You realized what I could not. The moment I saw David dead, I realized my error. Thank you all for your help. Everything is now clear."
Airlia nodded as she struggled to sit up. Yangus looked at her sideways, "Don't you dare overdo it guv'ness. I don't like that you're passing out with every time you use that magic."
She nodded weakly as she looked at everyone, "I'm sorry to have worried you. I must have been more worn out than I thought when I went to revive David."
David blushed as he smiled at her, "You have my thanks Airlia."
She nodded with a gentle smile as her gaze hardened on Dominico. He held his hands up in a defensive gesture. "I'm sorry Airlia for not listening to you sooner. By way of an apology, I see you and Jessica have latent magical powers that I can awaken. Shall we go into the larger room next to us so I have room to awaken them?"
The women exchanged looks before facing Dominico and nodded. Alistair supported Airlia on one side while Draco supported her other side. Angelo whispered behind her, "Don't scare me like that again Air! It was bad enough back at the abbey."
She nodded weakly, "I promise I won't try to worry you anymore Angelo. There's not many sages left for us to save, so if I can survive that bunch, I'll be okay…" The platinum blonde nodded before he walked over to Jessica.
Dominico sized both women up as he decided, "I will awaken them in each of you. Jessica's a fine spell caster who has yet to reach her full potential. I shall awaken her powers first…"
Jessica stood before him. He focused as he let out a sigh, explaining for everyone about his behavior, "Somewhere along the way my ancestors let their power go to their heads. We lost sight of our charge to protect the true heir of Kupas. Perhaps if I realized this sooner, I wouldn't have treated David so shabbily."
David merely smiled, "I don't mind working for you Master Dominico…"
He shook his head, the mock cloak swayed with the movement. "No more of this 'Master' title, call me Dominico… Please David…"
David nodded, "Dominico, I'm sorry about Sir…"
Again, a shake of Dominico's head silenced David as he said, "He is not my Leopold anymore, nor will you call him Sir. He killed you… I'm still amazed that Airlia could revive you."
David looked at Airlia who merely smiled. "This is what I've been doing on my journey Dominico. Please keep David safe now. He won't be gone after again as the seal was already broken."
Dominico nodded, "However, I stray from the current need at hand… let me unseal the powers of the young woman here…" He raised his hands as a light began to shine on Jessica. She felt the powers of fire and ice exploding within her, becoming stronger.
She smiled as she bowed when it finished. "Thank you Dominico."
He nodded as he turned to Airlia, "My dear, you have powers from the Goddess herself, but there's still powers within you that have yet to be unlocked."
He raised his hands as she felt healing magic spiral to new heights as he finished. "You have further healing spells and a banishment spell for absolute evil. I cannot say whether or not it will work on Leopold or that scepter, please be careful."
He looked behind him to see a large cloth bag, "Yes, I almost forgot. This is for all of you. Every one of us here in Arcadia is grateful for you saving David as you have. So we all pooled together to give you equipment and items that we hoped would be useful on your journey. Be careful on your way to the north."
Dominico grabbed the bag as he handed it to Draco. Angelo smiled as he said, "Thank you Dominico, and take care of David!" The pair smiled brighter as the group left.
Jessica went to the inn to change into her shimmering gown, much like that of Airlia's but it was gold to offset her red hair and auburn eyes. The dress had thick, soft straps off the shoulders, long sleeves coming out to the cuffs flaring at the wrist. The bustier was tight, but flowed into a silken gown. It shimmered with the radiance of the sun as Angelo felt his heart beat faster simply because she was so beautiful in that gown. Jessica went over to Airlia, "I've only just noticed that your hair is out of the braid, would you like to redo it?"
Airlia smiled with a nod. "I undid it earlier to feel the wind going through it when I was coming back from Savella Cathedral. Then you went missing and I never thought to redo it because finding you was imperative."
The mage giggled as she quickly set it in a braid. When it was done Airlia grinned, "Thanks Jessica." Airlia looked in her bag of belongings and saw the other gown that Elsie had did for her… She touched the fabric gently and nodded to herself.
She waited until everyone else had left the room and quickly set about changing out of the shimmering gown and into the Princess gown. Once it was on, she saw that it truly was magnificent, going down to her ankles. It shaped her torso in such a way that she feared more men would be after her, but she was delighted that it did cover her breasts entirely instead of leaving a little cleavage as the shimmering gown had done. She wrapped the chain back around her waist before putting the rosary back on. She slipped the meteorite band back over her arm, happy that her birthmark was covered so well. She thought about it for a moment… Why am I keeping this birthmark covered?
But even as she thought about it, the birthmark burned, telling her to keep it covered… After placing the cuffs on, she gave the dress an experimental twist. The dress, while slimming, was still exceptionally easy to move about in. She left the room to join the others as they just stared at her in awe. "Wow, Air… where did you…"
She ducked her face to hide her blush as she said, "Elsie over at Argonia made it for me. She was the one who crafted Jessica's shimmering dress after doing mine. Seems that she took quite the shining to me…"
They began to go through the gear that the group had been given. She swapped out the gear that was given, so Draco had a better boomerang, the reinforced boomerang she made so long ago now no longer useful. Jessica, Alistair and Draco all had swords that were broad long blades made of steel that were heavy, making them capable of doing severe damage. She found a blood red scythe for Yangus as the group set about their gear. The equipment they were given for defense was a wash, except for the cloaks that she gave to Angelo, Yangus and Jessica. She took out her own cloak as everyone put them on. The two warriors were still garbed in their armor, giving them protection against most elements. With everything set, they set out to leave Arcadia quickly.
Once they were past the town's borders, Airlia rang the bell as the sabercats came once more to their aid. After mounting them, Airlia gently rubbed his neck, "Thank you my friend, we need to go north, please guide us there!"
He roared in understanding as they began their trek for Leopold. They first ran east, following the path until it started to curve. The sabercat Draco rode roared back to Medea, causing her to slow down. They eased up in their run as Airlia saw what was around the corner… An injured slime. Angelo got off his sabercat as he approached the small blue slime. "Hey there little one, need a helping hand?"
The slime glared at him as he shook in fear. "No! Go away!" The former Templar only smiled as he chanted a healing spell to heal the wounds on the little blue slime. Once it was over, the slime looked up at him in thanks.
Angelo grinned at him as he handed him a chimaera wing… "Use this and go to Morrie's Monster Haven. You'll be safe there from bad creatures. Tell him Ragazzo sent you and you'll be just fine."
He nodded in thanks… "Do you think you can help my friend just east of here near that building? He's a red healslime… I think he could be in danger."
Angelo nodded as he said, "Of course we will!" He went back to the sabercats as he looked around for the healer who was in trouble.
He rubbed the top of his sabercat's head, "A red healslime is in trouble. Can you help us find him before it's too late?" They roared in agreement as they bounded east, and when nothing was seen, they headed north. Airlia spied it against the green bushes, lying low, and ooze was coming from its body. When they arrived, Yangus got off the sabercat as he approached the slime. Casting his magic to heal its injuries, he saw the wounds close and the red slime stand up once more.
He looked at the group hesitantly until Yangus spoke, "Take this 'ere wing and go to Morrie's Monster 'aven. Tell 'im that Ragazzo sent you. You'll be perfectly safe."
The slime nodded as he vanished in a flurry of feathers. He turned back to the group, "So, now we go to the north eh guv, guv'ness?"
Draco and Airlia shared a look before nodding. "Yes," Draco supplied. Yangus got on the sabercat once more, apologizing about it softly to him with a gentle pat along the neck, they continued their trek north.
They hadn't traveled more than thirty minutes by sabercat when they saw the entrance to a cave. Medea whinnied in distress as she neared it. Trode nodded as he from a gust of wind that came blowing through, causing him to shiver. "Yes my dear, there is a cold wind coming. I'll bundle up now to keep warm so you don't worry about me."
Medea nodded as he grabbed a blanket to bundle himself up. The group looked at each other as the group that wasn't in full armor bundled up tightly in their cloaks to keep some of the wind out before venturing inside the cave. They looked at the straightforward path ahead to see a guard was shaking at the entrance. "I saw this huge dog with burning red eyes and a stick come bounding through here! I thought I was a goner! By the Goddess it frightened me so." The group exchanged a look as they nodded in agreement, they found Leopold.
Proceeding forward, the group saw a fountain made of stone, with the frozen water spouting upwards. Exchanging glances, as Draco shivered under his armor. "We may have under cloth, but it's still frosty to the two of us."
Airlia nodded as she fished into the bag and found several leather cloaks from Dominico. "Put these on, it may keep you warmer hopefully." He nodded as the men tossed them on, happy for the minute warmth they provided. They went through the tunnel to feel the frosty cold wind bearing down on them.
She gazed at poor Trode to see him shivering under the blanket he had buried himself into. She reached into the bag for the last leather cloak she had. She took it out and draped it around King Trode, "Hopefully this will help with the blankets your majesty."
He gave her a small smile and nod, "Thank you my dear. It helps a little, but I worry for my poor Medea…"
Airlia nodded as she spoke through her chattering teeth, "I have nothing the size of Medea, I can only hope she can bear through it until we find some sort of shelter. Better to get it over with." He nodded as another burst of wind came ripping through the cave.
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