Drakians (Telios & DawnAntalios)

[DawnAntalios]

She closed her eyes, a tear of sorrow shedding from it as she looked at him.


" Why did you have to make this so difficult... " she whispered as she took a step back and raised her already flickering hand. In that instant a small circle formed under Vane's feet, creating a stasis spell around him which was harmless but did not allow him to leave it. With a sour expression Zoe watched her work.


" You should have slept soundly so I could have done this without a sound... Why must you be always so heroic my love, when you are this important to our ultimate victory? "

 

[Telios]

"Wh-What the?" Vane tried to get out of the ring under his feet but he was trapped. "Zoe? You forget the reason already? You should know the answer to your question." He said with a bit of disappointment.

 

[DawnAntalios]

She looked sad and more drops of tears started to flow down on her cheeks.


" I love you. " she sobbed " I could not live without you... but I can not live in the shadow of fear either. I can not allow harm come to you, Vane. And for that I will embark on this journey alone. "


Her eyes and hands burst in flames once more to add a serious tone to what she was saying. The spectacular display of power vanished as soon as it came and she walked up to his momentary prison, kissing him on his lips.


" The field is not permanent. It will vanish the moment I leave, it is but a fail safe mechanism. "

 

[Telios]

Vane sighed and kissed her lovingly. "Just come back safely, alright?" was the only thing he asked from her. He looked at her with a worried frown.

 

[DawnAntalios]

" I can not promise anything like that. " she said as she turned around and started walking out of the room. " Farewell, love. "


And with that she exited the house. At the border of the city she temporarily severed her mental tie with Vane so he would not know where she is... although he will realize it soon enough.


A large black dragon now flew across the night sky, its wings eating away miles as they flapped. She hated to return to the place where she needed to but it was inevitable. After hours of flying and as the dawn arrived she saw her destination in the distance - the dark towers of Doonem.

 

[Telios]

Vane felt the statis spell wore off and he sighed heavily, sitting on the bed. "Zoe..." He shifted into his dragon form and curled around himself as he usually does when he feels stressed or worried. "Why do you have to put yourself in danger like that... I can do things on my own too..."

 

[DawnAntalios]

Zoe stormed in the castle, paying no mind to the guards or to the warnings of few royal servants. She opened the doors of the royal chamber and the sight welcomed her what she expected to see: the deranged king lay on the throne, still unconscious and to his left stood Punos, clapping his hands in clear amusement.


" You are back. And in one piece. " she smiled menacingly. He took a few steps down on the stairs looking around. " I do not see your protector, little girl. Where is he, hiding in a corner, trying to ambush me? "


" I have come alone. " she said " I know what are your intents. "


" Do you now? " he adviser walked around, feigning surprise. " What would that be then? "


" Power, of course. Might beyond your dreams. " her attention turned to the pendant hanging in the kings neck " Ancient heritage. "

 

[Telios]

Vane went out to the plains on the next morning for a walk. He was clearly still worried about Zoe, but he believed that she would succeed. "Come on Zoe... You can do it."

 

[DawnAntalios]

" But how would I do it? " he asked with an innocent smile. " The amulet is bound to the king. I can not possibly retrieve its power, so I am no menace. Only the blood of the true royal family can unlock the secrets of the stone. "


Zoe frowned as a determined smile appeared on her face.


" That. Or the blood of the eldest Drakian family in the world... the most powerful and the mightiest of the land, am I right? "


The smile had vanished from Punos' expression as he heard these words emerging from the girls mouth. The sly mask was gone and his true, insane and dark expression took over when he realized that his plans were foiled. Gone were the taunts and petty threats, he now looked at her with ak iller intent.


" So you have figured it out... " he said barely able to contain his hatred and fury in his voice " And that is why you did not bring your ' friend ' with you? That is how you want to protect him? If you know that you are no match for me since only the mightiest Drakian - he - could rival with my strength then why have you walked in the jaws of death? "


Zoe stepped forward, the dark flames in her eyes intensifying.


" I challenge you to a duel. "

 

[Telios]

Vane couldn't sleep, maybe due to worried about Zoe. He sighed and changed back to normal, heading out of the house and had a small walk around town.

 

[DawnAntalios]

Punos burst out in a slow, menacing cackle as he realized the challenge of the girl. His eyes flashed in fury as he gazed on her.


" Fine then, if you need to learn an another lesson of pain then I shall be happy to oblige. " he said as with a snap of his fingers he destroyed the walls and the roof of the royal room and he transformed into his true form. Zoe looked as the enormous, dreadful white dragon tread the ruined cobblestones of the floor, now looking directly at her.


" Come then, pathetic creature, test my strength with yours! " be bellowed then charged.

 

[Telios]

Vane felt a strong preserve appeared suddenly. "Must be Punos... I believe in you, Zoe." He said to himself to keep himself calm.

 

[DawnAntalios]

In that instant a bright light has filled the house where they lived and once again a little child with a doll in her tiny hands appeared at the entrance. Afraid of the new place she had to walk in she carefully looked around and then headed upstairs. She then opened the door to find Vane within in his dragon for. Without fear she walked up to him and hugged his nose with her tiny hands and with big eyes she looked at him.


" It is so good to see you again, papa! " she exclaimed with a big smile.

 

[Telios]

Vane opened his eyes to look at the small girl. "Papa...?" He was puzzled but he noticed some similarity between him, Zoe and her. "Io...?" He asked for her name, wondering if she was their daughter.

 

[DawnAntalios]

The little child smiled happily at him, hugging him even tighter.


" You know who I am! " she said with a bursting happiness " I missed you so much papa... but where is mama? Is she not with you anymore? "

 

[Telios]

Vane was unsure if he could tell what was happening to her. "She went somewhere... But she'll return soon. Don't worry." He smiled warmly, nuzzling her gently.

 

[DawnAntalios]

Her visage saddened as she looked at him.


" She went off to fight the bad dragon alone, does she? " she said silently as she sat down on the floor, sad " Mama is always so protective of you, papa. She knows who you truly are... what you truly are and always rushes headlong into death for you. But she should not... "

 

[Telios]

Vane's smile vanished immediately. "I know... But every time I went to help, I...I can't." He sighed heavily, looking away from his daughter. "I wish I won't be so helpless."

 

[DawnAntalios]

She walked up to the draconic figure and kissed him on his cheeks.


" You are not, papa. " she said " You just did not embrace your true powers. Mama is not fighting the bad dragon to defeat him. She can not, and she knows this, but she went there for a purpose: she wants to help you to awaken your ultimate powers. "

 

[Telios]

"But how?" Vane looked up back at his daughter. ""What is my true powers? I'm just a weak and pathetic Drakian. I feel so blessed to have a daughter like you... Much less talk about being strong enough to take the bad dragon down..."

 

[DawnAntalios]

She touched him gently at where his heart supposed to be.


" Only you know the answer to that question, papa. " she smiled " The amulet that he king wear is rightfully yours: that may help you realize your true potential. The bad dragon can not get it because it is bound to the blood of royalty, the king or to our family. "


She now looked at him with a much more serious expression.


" You are part of the most powerful Drakian bloodline ever existed, papa. "

 

[Telios]

Vane was shocked. "To our family? You are not joking are you? I have the royal blood in me? I can't believe it..." He shook his head to dismiss that thought.

 

[DawnAntalios]

She shook her head.


" Deep down you always knew it, didn't you? " she asked with a sheepish smile " That is why mama never allows you in harm's way: she wants to keep you safe, for if you fall we all do. Your heritage is the key of defeating the bad dragon. Without you we are lost, mama knows this. "


She sat down in front of him once more.


" You are always so considerate, so gentle, papa. You radiate pride and authority, just like a true king. "

 

[Telios]

Vane changed back to normal and picked his daughter up into his arms. "About having the royal blood... I'm not sure. I just know that I need to protect mama. I must go now, take care of yourself, alright?" He kissed her forehead, smiling at her warmly. After having put her on the bed, he ran to the plains outside of the town and changed. He flew and flew, searching the source of the black magic he sensed. "Doonem..." He muttered as he continued to fly there. "I'm coming, Zoe."

 

[DawnAntalios]

Io sat on the bed, now with a satisfied smile on her face. Few minutes after Vane departed she transformed into a grown up, young adult with a large, magical stick and a long cape covering her face. She smiled as she tapped the floor underneath her feet and a tear into reailty had happened.


" Go father. Time is of the essence. " she said as she vanished in the portal.


Punos and Zoe barraged each other relentlessly with shadow flame with the elder dragon obviously having an advantage over his young counterpart, but to Zoe's credit she stood her ground valiantly. The castle and its surroundings were long consumed by the dark magics as only rubble remained. The insane white dragon now was not in the mood of torturing his victim: he wanted her to die, to bring her secret with herself to the grave.


" You hide like a child! " he roared as he destroyed Zoe's cover with a precise blast. " How long do you want us to play, little wyrm? I grow tired of your insolence! "