Nightmares of the past

After their party was drunk and with their bellies full, Elyrielle said goodbye and went to her room again. They agreed to take a new quest together tomorrow.

At the window, the eagle was still waiting, his son's eagle. Once he saw her, it flew to her and leaned its head towards Elyrielle's arm.

- Good to see you again, fluffy friend! Let's answer the message, shall we?

The eagle screeched in return. Elyrielle closed her and the bird as well, and they opened their eyes at the same time seconds later. Both eyes shined with a golden light.

<< Varda lendenielya >>

The bird opened his peak to record Elyrielle message.

"- Dear Elthar, my son. I'm doing fine, don't you worry. I decided that I would go to Ry'kloth, which is all that you need to know. I found a party, and I'm currently doing quests to sustain myself. I hope you and your father are doing fine as well. Regarding the elder's fog, my magic is unstable but manageable for now. Please, take care of your father, I doubt that he can take care of himself. Also, take care of my garden if you can. I know that deep inside, you are a good man, probe that to me if you can. Keep sending me messages whenever you can, I really appreciate them. With nothing more to add, I wish that you enjoy a good night of sleep. "

Loves you, your mother. "

The eagle nodded, and turned to the window to make the long travel home.

- Take care, please, my fluffy friend. There will surely be more messages to send. Do you agree with that Mr fluffy?

The eagle screeched once again and flew away.

More relaxed, Elyrielle lied down and quickly fell asleep. She was exhausted. After all, she wasn't used to the stress of quests anymore.

A familiar voice called...

- Elyrielle. You must understand. You need to marry and give us an heir.

Those words came from a tall, thin, and refined man with long golden hair with some silver strains along his hair that was carefully separated into two sections. One, the one on part of the top of the head was tied up in a ponytail with braids by the side, and the second was just freely floating along the wind.

He had a long wine-colored cape with beautiful designs carefully sewed with golden threats. Also, the cape ended with a thick layer of white feathers. He had big black boots with what seemed to be the formal uniform, a white silk uniform.

When there was no answer, the estranged man turned around to get one. He had a long and dense bronze like color beard. A long but refined nose, thin face, bushy eyebrows, and a cold and strong duo of golden eyes that shined more than the sun itself.

-But dad... - Finally answered a young Elyrielle.

- What is it that you do not understand? This is your duty, your destiny, your life. You are the daughter of a KING. You do not have any choice here.

- Why not? I want to keep exploring this wonderful world! I want to keep going in adventures! Helping people! I-

- Silence. Maybe another elf of another family could do that... But you cannot. You are my only child. When you die, somebody has to take your place in this kingdom. You are obligated to fulfill this task. It is YOUR responsibility. You ow this to the royal family.

- But what about the elder's fog? Nobody is investigating about it. It seems that everybody just straight gave up on looking for a solution. I might find a cure for it! Or, or a treatment! Who knows! How are we just waiting for it to get to us! I can't comprehend that!

- Nobody can solve that Elyrielle. You need to focus on what is really important. Not into some distant fantasies that you have of becoming a hero. You are already important. You are the daughter of a KING. Isn't that important enough for you?

- What about you? When the time comes... are you just going to accept it and die? Without a fight? Just sit and wait for your turn to lose yourself in the fog?

The King, for the first time, didn't answer. It took homout of guard.

- I know that you are not going to just accept it. I know you, dad.

The king nodded and just added:

And now you left all of your life for the fantasy of a madman. What a shame. WHAT A SHAME!

Elyrielle turned to look at his father and froze. His face was completely white. Dark wholes were where his eyes used to be. His lips were blue, and his teeth looked crooked and yellow. His beautiful hair now looked fully gray, and it seemed that lots of it fell. His fingers had long black and pointy nails that went straight to Elyrielle's throat.

WHAT A SHAME!

He looked like.. like

- Like a Ghoul. Said Elyrielle. Finally awake from his nightmare. The sun was already visible on the sky, birds chirped, and dragons flew gracefully on that gorgeous blue sky. - I lost too much time. I will get breakfast and will meet my party. - Said Elyrielle, a little ashamed that she slept that much today. She assumed that it was approximately 8 or 9 am. already.

Quickly, she grabbed some eggs and cast fire to boil them in the bot that she brought. The fire was easy to cast this time. Elyrielle thought that there was no way that she could predict how her magi, body, and mind could work each day. It was like playing a deadly roulette. But, did she have any other choice? Because staying and wanting for death to reach her? No, that wasn't for her.

She ate her boiled eggs, brushed her teeth and went outside to meet her party.

- Hey Ely, something! Good to see you again! Said the knight.

- It's lady Elyrielle, you disrespectful asshole. -Said the magician.

- Good morning Ms Elyrielle! - Said the beast girl with a smile.

- Good to see you again young men and woman. I certainly wish to help you as much as I can to fulfill today's quest as I did yesterday. - Said Elyrielle with a smile as well.

- Then, what are we waiting for? Let's go for it man! - Said the knight with a proud smile on his face.

They all laughed and went to pick a quest. Immediately, the knight saw one quest that wasn't taken. The reward was really high as well. Why? The objective seems quite simple: "Get 10 night shimmer flowers tomorrow by noon here and you will be compensated. The flowers are located at the northern mountains, specifically the Lost bound caves. The reward will be of 2000 thousand golden coins in total. Good luck."

- Two thousand?! That much for just 10 flowers?! Sign me in! - Said the knight.

- What is the trick? - Said the beast girl.

- What do you mean Louise? - Said Edward.

- She is right. Those flowers are extremely rare. My master sometimes goes to find them as well. He always goes alone to do it. - Said the magician.

- Indeed. I know the plant. It only blooms at night, once a year, inside caves. And if they are taken from the caves, you only have 4 to five hours to bring and use them before they die. They are really a main ingredient for some really powerful spells. - Said Elyrielle.

- And that specific cave is full of ghouls. - Said gloomy the magician.

- Ghouls. I hate those things. - Said the beast girl with a grossed out expression on her face.

- They are a few of the many evil entities that can turn you into one of them if they bite you. That is why many men fear them. - Said Elyrielle.

- Well, are we cowards or what? I want that money. I can take care of those bastards no problem. What about you guys? - Said the knight, now anxious.

- I'm not saying that we shouldn't go. I'm just saying that is dangerous. - Said the beast girl.

- I will go If Ms Elyrielle goes. We won't make it without her. - Said the magician, timidly glanced at Elyrielle after that.

The three of them looked at her. Expecting her answer.

- I... I think we should go. But prepare yourself for the worst just to be sure. I'm flattered that you value my opinion that much. Thank you for that. If you all agree, I propose that we should get some special gear before going. - Said Elyrielle.

- Well, That sounds like a yes to me. Let's accept the quest for now and let's grab some gear. We are going out tonight at 8 pm. Do we all agree? - Said the knight.

-Agreed. - Said the magician

- Mmm hmmm. - Said the beast girl.

Elyrielle nodded, and they went to the market to find some useful gear.

For a second, Elyrielle could have sworn that she saw, in the distance, two golden glowing eyes looking at her from the woods.

<< What a shame... >>

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