Drakians (Telios & DawnAntalios)

[DawnAntalios]

" The king... " Zoe thought about something insane. No, this idea was beyond desperation, it harbored insanity like Puons had. Surely there had to be an another solution. So instead she asked her second idea.


" Why not make the king a Drakian much like you did with me? "

 

[Telios]

"He is dead. You don't remember?" Vane sighed again. "And Punos made him looked like a normal human even he was a Drakian. Is that what you mean, dear?" His mom asked and he nodded.

 

[DawnAntalios]

" I know he is dead. " she said anxiously " However that does not mean he can not be... nursed back to life. "


She said the last sentence cautiously. She did not want to frighten either of them with her macabre idea out of the blue.

 

[Telios]

"Nursed back to life? What do you mean?" Vane's dad asked, looking shocked. Vane stayed quiet as he knew what Zoe meant.

 

[DawnAntalios]

Zoe let out a heavy sigh and remain silent for few moments before she replied.


" At the destruction of Doonem a lot of people have perished... I felt their soul still lingering around due to the nefarious essence of Punos. With proper magic they could be used to... reconstitute a certain soul, returning it to the realm of the living... "

 

[Telios]

"But that's black magic! How can you even do that?!" Vane's mom gasped. Vane sighed and explained to them how she got those powers. His parents looked at each other and the dad sighed. "I guess that could be done..."

 

[DawnAntalios]

She bowed her head in sadness and sighed.


" I know what you are thinking. " she said " That I am a monster... a demon to practice such dark magics. I would not take it as an offense if you were to send me away, I completely understand that. "


She paused for a bit.


" But for Vane i would do anything. I would sacrifice my own soul if that would be the price. "

 

[Telios]

"I'm sorry for reacting like that..." Vane'somom looked away as her husband comforted her. "Zoe..." Vane looked at her and held her hand to calm her and cheer her up a bit.

 

[DawnAntalios]

She looked up, smiling.


" It is fine, I understand. " she said as she stood up and looked at Vane.


" I shall leave you with your parents all right? " she said, still smiling. " I have some matters to attend to in the city anyway, you should spend some time together to reflect on everything. I will be home if you need me. "


She headed to the door and bowed before his parents once again.


" Madam, Lord. It was an honor, I wish you a pleasant day. "


With that she stepped out of the door and her polite smile now vanished from her face. She headed for a walk to clear her head, but she could not blame Vane"s parents. They wanted the best for their adopted child and being near a necromancer was probably not the safest and best way that is for sure. With these thoughts in her mind she went for a quick walk to the outskirts of the city.

 

[Telios]

Vane thought quickly and nodded as an answered to Zoe. He was reaching to Zoe before pulling his hand back to him. Him and his parents started to talk about a lot of things, most of them are about his future life with Zoe.

 

[DawnAntalios]

Zoe was bittersweet about the events that have happened - but knowing that the confrontation was inevitable with his parents. She was okay with that, still it left a dull pain in her heart. Maybe time will remedy their relationship she did not know it right now.


Walking through the market she noticed that someone was watching her. She turned around to see a young woman with a staff. Her head was hooded and she could not see underneath it, only that she was smiling at her.


" I was looking for you, Zoe Sharyll. " the slender female figure said with a sweet tone as she stepped closer to the confused girl.

 

[Telios]

Vane talked with his parents for a while and excused himself. He said goodbye to them and decided to look for Zoe. Asking the townspeople, he soon found her talking to a young woman in a robe.

 

[DawnAntalios]

" ... are you certain? I can do that with this power? "


" Yes indeed. " the cowled sorceress nodded " Your strength is much more versatile than you think. "


In awe Zoe turned to Vane who approached them.


" Hello my love. Done so soon? "

 

[Telios]

"Yes... Who is this?" He questioned Zoe, pointing at the young women. He felt something was familiar about her... But he wasn't sure why and what.

 

[DawnAntalios]

" Oh she? She is... " Zoe paused for a moment. She just realized that the sorceress never told her her name but strangely she also found her familiar. Unable to respond the young witch stepped ahead of both of them.


" That is of no importance, Prince Vane. " she smiled " Or should I say King now? Time flies fast, kings come and go you know but something never changes - magic. Your heritage is a strong one, better keep it safe. "

 

[Telios]

"H-How did you know my name? Especially my status?" Vane growled, seeing the sorceress very suspicious and might be dangerous for them. His stance widened as he became more alerted.

 

[DawnAntalios]

She just kept smiling and chuckled a bit.


" My-my, don't be hasty. Let us not make thing that we would regret later, shall we? " she said calmly as she walked near him.


" I am nowhere, I am everywhere - I am the watcher unseen. If you still prefer names call me Usher, for that is what most others call me. "

 

[Telios]

Vane calmed down, righting himself up but he backed up away from 'Usher'. His arms crossed over his chest as he looked at her. "Why were you talking to her?" He nodded his head at Zoe.

 

[DawnAntalios]

" She told me how to use my powers differently, not only for destruction. Look! " Zoe said with fire in her eyes as she pointed at Usher. A few moments later a purple mist enveloped her and in her place stood the perfect duplicate of the sorceress.


" And this is just one thing! " she said with joy in her voice " She told me that I am capable of so much more! "


Usher smiled at her, satisfied.

 

[Telios]

Vane sighed and finally loosened up. "Sorry for doubting you." His arms went to his sides as his stance also loosened. "Thanks for helping her." He held out a hand to Usher.

 

[DawnAntalios]

She looked at the offered hand and shook her head disapprovingly.


" You let your guard down too soon, young prince. " she told him as the stepped between the two of them. " But how about that we discuss these matters in a much more... private area. "


She tapped the ground twice with her staff and in the next moment the universe itself unraveled as they traveled through space and time. But a few moments later they have found themselves in a sanctum - it had barely any light in it, only illuminated by a handful of candles. The messy room was littered with papers, books, scrolls and even some rare gems. This had to be her workroom.

 

[Telios]

Vane shook his head and sighed. Despite his powers, he isn't too experienced with fighting. When Usher tapped the ground twice with her staff and the world around them changed, he didn't even flinch. Having used the teleportation spell so many times made him used to it.

 

[DawnAntalios]

Seeing that Zoe was still exhausted and groggy from the teleportation Usher stepped closer to Vane.


" You have only embrace the fraction of your power, young prince. " she said seriously " If you truly wish to unlock your true potential you must understand your own Drakian mark - and embrace its heritage. "

 

[Telios]

"I'm listening..." Vane nodded as he raised his right hand, examining the symbol. "So what am I going to need to do?"

 

[DawnAntalios]

She walked up to her table, waved her hand over a book which in turn started to glow with an eerie light for a few seconds before returning to normal. She then returned to Vane.


" Do you know what does your mark mean, young prince? " she asked him first " That is the first step towards learning. I am pretty sure you are fluent in magical and your own language - but are you able to read the ancient Drakian tone I wonder? "