[Other Original] The Solar Flare Cycle: A Series of Fairy Tales

[xxReshiramxx]

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The Son and the Goddess ​

Among the cluster of stars, there is a legend?


A starship captain was headed to a recently discovered planet. With him among his main crew was his young nephew. His nephew still a child had been requested by the leader of one clan. The captain hoping to get a treaty packed signed agreed. This signing would help the Federation prosper. When the ship arrived on the planet?s surface they were met by several guards in armor. They were taken to a stronghold located in a forest. The door opened to rivaling a cloaked figure carrying a helmet. As both the captain and young boy at his side went to take a knee. The cloaked figure removed the hood. A shock to both men as the figure turned out to be a family member. The captain?s mother.


?I understand all of this must come as quite a shock to both of you. All will be explained in good time.? Her smile was gentle. Consisting of a calm domineer.


They stood before the mother at her throne. She told them that she had taken the throne from the previous owner. She stated that she stayed with the Federation for some time after her husband?s passing, working on a ship as a security personnel member. Working with the crew helped distract her from some of the pain from the loss. Just recently, she felt she needed more out of life.


When she heard about the discovery of a planet with warriors of very ancient traditions, she decided to visit. She wasted no time in resigning her position and using her credits to buy her own ship. A few members of her crew joined her as hire hands. Later, the extended family came on when she took over the throne.


?Now it is the time that the two of you study as successors to the throne.? She gave a smile, leaning forward, seeming excited about the opportunity.


The captain explained that he could not just leave his crew out there while the two of them studied in the politics and culture of this world. The refusal was clearly not an option as just then the guards drew out their guns. With that, the captain drew out his communicator telling his crew that he was going to need to take leave.


Time passed along, the captain and nephew growing knowledge.


Wartime came between the Federation army and the army of the queen?s family. The captain sided with his crew wanting to go back home after having felt like a hostage for so long. With the youngest of both families not wanting to take a side. He disabled both of the army?s leaders. Only hoping they would talk things over. The boy ran into the woods. Looking back one last time to see that the fighting continues.


A year later the fighting stopped. A truce had formed between the queen and the Federation. As the queen lay on her deathbed she called to her son. ?My son a truce has been formed. In hopes that the lost child of both families may be found.? She paused for a moment then continued, ?Your brother married. This in-law of yours is fair and good. This is the boy?s mother. I have never met her but I was told her name was Savitri. Find your nephew. No, your son.? Her final parting words. Allowed her to close her eyes passing at that moment.


The new count realized what he needed to do. Spending the next several weeks. He looked through all of the texts in the stronghold. In hope that before his brother passed on. He may have left some information about his wife. As the sun was rising one morning. He found the text telling him all about his brother?s mate.


The people of the planet honored and worshiped a sun deity. For many centuries, the world prospered under the care of the dragon goddess. Peaceful times lasted for many years. Until the people of the kingdom began to fight over the land in the kingdom. They formed clans and wars were fought over ownership of land. A great evil was born from the hearts of these warriors. Their greed manifested into a demon.


Light and darkness fought one another. Neither triumphing over the other. Moments before her slumber. Savitri manifested some of her eternal light. This light transformed into a human. This was the state she took when she first ruled the planet. The other part of her reformed into an elegant looking jewel. Should war happen and the great dragon be awoken. All shall suffer and the stars will begin anew.


This had all been a setup. The reason the captain and his nephew had been called to the planet. The time they spent training at their new home. The fact that a war had been started between the Federation and the people of this world. All so the queen could awaken the true ruler to destroy the galaxy. Out of sheer pain through the loss of her husband. The pain his mother could never get over. Everyone would pay as a result of him being taken from her.


The patriarch smiled at the thought of his nephew. No, his son. Had stopped the world from coming to an end. His running away had saved the galaxy and now it was the time he got him back. Hours went by and there was no sign of the boy. He searched the woods until he came upon an elegant looking Pegasus. Looking like an angel. Standing in the middle of the forest. The animal took a knee as soon as it saw him.


?My lord I am a servant of Savitri. Her Highness requested that I find you. She is with her son. Right, this way.?


The patriarch followed the beautiful animal through the forest until the pair came to a Spring Lake in which sitting across from them were two figures. One was the true hero of the war. The other a regal looking woman that was no doubt the creator of the universe. With that, he put a comforting hand on the boy?s shoulder explaining everything that had transpired. The captain asked for her hand in marriage and she nodded with a smile. The wedding said and done. The boy was now old enough to take over as the leader of the clan. His mother and father took their rightful place as rulers of the planet. The treaty between the Federation and this planet was never signed. Feeling a neutral state would be best for this world. With that, the planet was at peace for many years after that.

 

[xxReshiramxx]

Science Rymes with Compliance

The halls of science tell this tell?


Hope this is what one young girl wanted for the world. In order to accomplish her dream. She left her family.


Following the path leading outside of town. After having packed some resources. Including rare material. That had been recycled. From the recent war that had occurred.


After a couple of days. The child came upon a stream. Sitting down she opened her travel sack. Only some bread remained. Just as she was about to eat it.


Footsteps could be heard from behind. An elegant looking woman stood next to where she was. She looked at the bread that the smaller woman held.


Never taking her eyes off of it as she sat down. The original owner of the meal offered it to the older one. The taller one smiled. Saying nothing.


Kindly taking the food from her. After having consumed the bread. The woman began drinking from the stream.


Tossing all items out from the bag. The other looked up to see a piece being held up to the sun. The fragment was in the shape of an arrow.


She studied the ground seeing scattered fragments. Yes, the child would make a fine apprentice. As she watched the little one gathers her things. With the larger one now standing.


Flames at her fingertips. The wise one wrote into the sky. The message danced as fire in the air. It was instructions to the smaller one.


Offering an apprenticeship to become a swordsmith. Teaching her in the ways of old. Astounded by what she had witnessed.


Remaining still while the second began to walk away. She headed after her. Several years came and went.


With the apprentice under the master. Arrows Gift as she was known by her apprentice name. Studied under Savitri.


Having earned the privilege through the act of kindness. That had been reviled at the stream. Arrow studied many things alongside being a swordsmith.


Including swordplay with Savitri training her. Having her build her first sword. This was made out of the materials.


That she first brought with her. Arrow looked over many scrolls and texts.


All written by philosophers, poets and researchers alike. Since Savitri was mute. Access to the writings helped.


Arrow did well with swords and medicine. However, lacking in writing and philosophical studying. Arrow would move on to develop medicine.


She left her master to find work. As she was hired by a company that worked with medical science. Arrow was placed together with a male co-worker.


At first, they had many arguments. Deciding on how each medicine should be crafted. Arrow and her partner got better over time.


One day she walked into the usual lab. A cold burst of air hit Arrow. Funny as her friend liked warm tempters.


Arrow scanned the area before her. No signs of struggle were to be seen. Papers and books were neatly filed. Looking at the time from the watch on her wrist. He was over two hours late.


In the few years that she had known him. Being late to work was the last thing on his list. Arrow walked out of the lab. Straight down to the supervisors, office.


This man was also the company?s CEO. Arrow walked in as permission was accessed. Questioning the CEO as to the whereabouts of her ally.


This was dismissed as he needed to be moved. Another section acquired his attention. They still needed to test the last medicine they made.


Why move him before the final results? She spent some time peeking through the doors. As well as asking a few people. There was no sign of her fellow scientist. Something was out of place.


It wasn?t just the fact that one person was missing. What was it though? A thought hit Arrow at that moment. She remembered one of the restricted areas.


The very top floor that was the rooftop. She was going to need to smash that code panel. Arrow ran to her locker. Observing to make sure no one was in sight.


Undoing the lock, she pulled out the weapon. Having kept the blade locked away for a long while. It was now time to use the blessed power of light.


Arrows teacher must?ve been some kind of mage. The item had been blessed. Not through words. Only through light and flame.


She strapped the blade in its sheath. Tossing the strap over her. Heading down the hall. Observing the rooms one more time.


So that?s what it was? There were less and fewer employees over the years. Not coming to work in their respective labs.


There had been no word travel of people quitting or being fired. Word traveled fast around the place. Everyone would have known if something like that had taken part.


She pressed the button on the elevator to take her up. The doors opened and walking inside. Arrow saw the control panel to her right.


Just below the basement floor button. Arrow didn?t have the pass card. She pushed the button right next to the panel.


As it flashed red several times. Indicated that access had been denied. Arrow quickly brought out the sword. Stabbing it through the control panel.


The elevator started its journey upward. As the doors open she sees a shack a crossed the way. Headed over to it. She looks through the small window on the door.


The room is full of ravens in cages. She watching as one man opens one of them. Carefully pulling out one of the birds. Clicking a tracker on the creatures, leg.


A piece of metal in its talons. The bird was released through an opening. At one of the windows in the lab. Another man was brought out.


Unconscious and dropped to the floor by a second lab worker. Arrow was unfamiliar with the knocked-out man. Other than the fact that he was a co-worker at the labs.


The first lab worker that had released the raven. Turned grabbing a needle off of a table nearby. Injecting the serum into the man?s back.


In a few minutes, the man went from human to bird. The resting bird was then lifted. Taken over to a nearby cage. She decided to follow the Ravens.


Finding out was their true destination was. Arrow headed out the way she came. Exiting the building only to find a path of feathers and metal scraps.


This pathway led through the forest and to the mountains. A four-day trip of Arrow only stopping for a break.


Drinking from streams and eating barriers that were safe for consumption. The trail led to a castle at the top of the mountain.


Arrow noticed that it was guarded by a dragon. One made of the most precious metals. She heard a screech of a raven as it flew past.


It went over and clipped a metal piece onto the dragon. As its yellow eyes glowed to life. The bird flew away as the mechanical beast rose to its feet.


It was as large as three grown men. As Arrow draws out her sword. The dragon lunges at her. Snapping its powerful jaws. Arrow manages to move out of the way.


Not before being hit by its powerful tail. Throwing her into a wall. Arrow jumps up and does a spin slash. Cutting off the dragon?s head. Her lessons in swordplay with Savitri managed to pay off.


Stepping over the metal creatures cut off the head. Arrow walked to the large castle before her. She enters the building seeing a large spiral staircase.


She rushed up the stairs. Seeing the many rooms, she passed by. There was a door that opened to the roof. She looked around for a few moments.


Noticing the roof was lined with Ravens. After pointing her head down. She noticed her missing co-worker. He was chained to the floor.


In an unconscious state. Before she can reach him. The CEO steps out onto the rooftop. He pulled out a gun and pointed it at Arrows heart.


He began to speak. ?I?m shocked, you managed to defeat my ultimate weapon. You think you work for a company that makes medicine?? He let out a laugh. ?We make the best weapons. Weapons that can be used for the next war!?


Arrow was shocked. ?I thought we were creating medicines. Medicines that spread home and light. Cures that made the world a better place.?


Arrow drew out her blade. Taking a slice at the CEO. The gun fell to the ground in two. Arrow looked over to see the shock on her best friend?s face.


He had woken up just in time to witness that. Running over and cutting off the chains. That kept him bound to the ground. He stood up and wasted no time.


Tackling the CEO putting the leftover binds on him. Arrow and her greatest ally. Made the four-day journey back to the lab. Once they had arrived.


Weeks were spent trying to create a cure. Restoring the lost co-workers to the way they had been. Working with the information Arrow had told her friend.


After time and time again. The pair realizes. That the medication they had been creating all these years was the cure.


They promptly ground up the medication and mixed it. Doing so with some old meat from the companies? kitchen.


The two rush over to the restricted area. Opening the door. They tossed the birdfeed inside. They both watched.


As a large number of ravens filled the room. Feasting on what was before them. The friends watched as the Ravens slowly began to turn into familiar faces.


The co-worker turned to Arrow with a smile. Taking her hands in his. He asked to marry Arrow. He told her that the company and the castle.


Would forever be a kingdom. It was done. The CEO was burned alive at the stake. For all of the new kingdom to see.

 

[xxReshiramxx]

The Emblem and the Archer​

In the far future…


There was a king who had recently lost his wife. He grieved over her death. As well as the passing of their unborn child. The king longed for a strong and faithful successor. So, he made a deal with a greedy company.


"I will give you many credits. So that your science may continue. The only thing I ask for in return. Is that you summon those throughout the galaxy. Have each person be challenged to your tests. The child that can complete all of them. Will be regarded of my own flesh and blood. Now go and bring these children."


When the king paid his due. Starships were sent out. One child that was brought forth was a young girl. She had no family of to speak of. She had been raised by dragons. Far in the highest mountains. Being able to use dragon stones. Made from the earth.


They had taught her how to communicate. Communication was done using telepathy. Being from the same planet as his majesty. As well as having seen her surrounded by friendly elegant dragons. She was brought down to the labs by a scientist. On traditional horseback.


"Was she a dragon Shifter?" The older woman wondered. Looking back at the child that road with her. "No, how foolish of me. She would have been startled to see someone like me. The transformation would have taken place immediately. The moment we made eye contact. Those mountains rarely receive visitors. However…"


Instructing the younger one to hold on. The horse was brought to a run. When they had arrived at the labs. The challenger spent the next few months locked away in a room. Being taught how to use a bow and arrow. At the time, the competition was to start. She was brought out. Having been dressed in elegant looking garments.


When the tests began. Each of the competitors had their own way of going about completing the puzzles. Only the first few could be viewed by all. The lab workers personally oversaw the rest.


Some used guns or blasters of a type. Others relied on swords. Martial arts were also present. The girl appeared to be the youngest. Looking between fourteen to sixteen in age.


All of those before her did very well. Until they died during the exams. Overhearing a few of the workers. Discussing the final results. While she sat in the waiting room.



On the screen, her name popped up. Grabbing her bow and arrow she walked out into the first chamber. Seeing a button on the wall out of reach. She loaded an arrow into the bow. Aimed at the button and fired. It hit its mark. Activating a timer.


She repeated the process. The other button from across the way. Letting out a loud ding. A door opened leading to the next room. She passed each of the challenges. With some difficulty.


Small cuts had grazed her legs. Received from the machine guns that were mounted to the walls. Unable to destroy them before they fired. A flamethrower had given her a burn. She was now forced into a slow walk.


She made herself perform faster with attacks. Though allowing her to notice more because of the injury. She saw one body after another. Begin to pray to whatever deity. That might hear her call. She kept praying as her journey continued.


After finishing the final puzzle. The exit opened up. Revealing the king. Next to him. The female worker that had brought her to this destination. The challenger took a knee. As the king proclaimed her as his daughter.The lab coat woman brought her into a hug. Congratulating the girl.


Heading home in the king's starship. All while her injuries were tended to by healers. She removed the stone from her pants pocket. Looking at it for a long while.


Something wasn't right. How could they act so casually? Many died during the event. This was treated as a victory.


The stone had been with her. All throughout the proceedings. She hadn't tried to contact the dragons. A much more powerful force would need to cast judgment. That is if the stone could work in such ways.


The next day a Pegasus came to the castle. She told the child and king. Savitri wished to speak with them. In a location outside the kingdom. She would be at the flower pastures.


The pegasus flew on ahead. Leading the way. Savitri stood to look peaceful. Standing in the middle of a large daisy patch.



She thanked both the maiden and the king. With a nod of her head. Flames flared as Savitri wrote in the sky. The girl was welcomed for her patience. The king, however, was not.



Savitri told the king that the girl called out to her. Revealing the stone from her pocket. Holding it out flat to the group.


"I hid this ages ago. How did you come by it?" the pegasus asked in shock.



The girl said that she lived among dragons all her life. She remembered that one dragon. Made of sand and stone. Retrieved it deep underground. This was the very first one she had communicated with.


"That stone is a matter of importance." The pegasus said. Indicating with a point of her hoof. "It must be hidden away once more."



Fire shot in the air. "No, I wish for this made. Along with the queen to hold the emblem."


"My wife passed. What do you mean for my queen and daughter to hold onto the emblem?" The king said angrily. "What about my role in all of this?"



Heat filled the air. Savitri explained everything. She had sent several messengers. The moment she heard the daughters cry. The messengers had witnessed much of the event. As it came to her attention.


Savitri said she came to the location. Were the testing was taking place. As instructed by the messengers. Able to speak with the head scientist.


The owner of the corporation. Told Savitri they were given many credits. In order for science to be done. So the king may find an heir to the throne. That was when their presence was requested. On the very next day.


All said and done. The king was whisked away by the Pegasus. Into the air, he went until he disappeared from sight. The child looked on in shock.



Savitri looked down at the flowers. Sparks began to swirl around the flower patch. Becoming embroidered in the fire. Coming together as a white glow starting to more appear. These things came together to form a woman with a crown on her head.


The girl realized that this was the king's wife. As the queen looked around in wonderment. She was calmed at seeing Savitri. Having met her in heaven. Savitri told of the wicked acts of her husband. How he paid for test subjects to find himself an heir.


How the child was the one to complete the testing. As such, she was now her daughter. The stone the young one had. Was a piece of her soul. Savitri's soul in its true form. She asked the pair to watch over the emblem. The queen and median agreed.


The emblem was watched by the royal family and their descendants long after.

 

[xxReshiramxx]

The Prince and the Mage​

This Legend is told by the fairies of the forest…

A girl lived alone in a small house. The house was located in a mystical forest. She provides protection to all in the forest. As a gifted mage. Under the guidance and tutelage of her now deceased father. In return, the creatures proved bread and drink.

One day a prince was riding at a quick pace. He and his horse stopped as they saw her. With her staff in hand.

"One of the large trees in my mother's kingdom caught fire. Due to a drought. Happening over the last few weeks. We have no mage's within the kingdom. Available to put out the spreading flames."

She got on the horse without hesitation. They made it to the kingdom. In only a short time. The trees located in the middle of town. Collapsed engulfed in flames. Towns people were fleeing their homes. In a panic, many rushed past the two.

As if they simply didn't exist. There was a loud explosion a moment later. It shook the ground violently. Causing the pair and others to fall around them. Some people dressed in armor had been escorting others. Outside the town away from the danger. The two ran to where the sound had come from.

"Go to your mother." The young mage instructed.

As the prince headed to the castle. The mage closed her eyes. Quietly uttering some words. As some light appeared at the top. From the staff, it shot into the sky. The cloud of smoke. Now had rain descending from it. As the smoke cleared. She was able to take another path.

That was able to take another path. That was previously blocked. Jumping over the trees that had been chard. Running to the castle. As fast as her legs would allow. She arrived the same time as the prince.

The guards let the two inside. When the prince made the introductions. Explaining that the kingdom had been saved. From a heavy downpour of rain. The queen asked how this occurred. The girl showed the queen the staff. Revealing that she was taught magic by her father. The queen asked a request of the girl.

"Lately there have been outsiders visiting the kingdom. They would walk around for a few hours. Observing the markets and leave. Awhile later we received news. That several store owners were robbed. I am now convinced that those same people. That robbed the markets. Are the same ones that attacked moments ago. Guards that watch from the tower. Couldn't unable to identify the blast. If you could go along with my son. Find who and what is causing this. Do this and my son is yours."

The last part came as a shock. The pair looked at each other for a moment. The mage reluctantly agreed. The prince said nothing. Only giving her a dirty look. The queen stood up from the throne. Walking past them to speak to the guards. Offering to help with escorting survivors back home. As well as assist with rebuilding. Repairing any damages that had occurred.

The mage and prince set off. Without further ado. They headed to the forest. Where their first encounter had been. As the price was slicing through the thick vines. The mage pulled him behind one of the trees. A large ship had uncloaked itself. In one of the many forest openings. As the door opened. A man with a large build. Walked up to the ship. Two came down from the ramp.
"Did you give them their warning?" The larger one asked. Who the pair assumed was the leader.

"One shot in the trees. That resided in the middle of town fired a second at the castle." The first one replied.

"Managed to acquire more." The second said holding up a large bag.

"More of what though?" The mage whispered allowed.

The prince wasn't listing he was staring intently at the three. As they walked inside the ship. They watched as the door of the starship slammed shut.

After a few moments. The mage began to utter a spell. The door began to glow bathed in light. It did not open. As the glow faded. She tried once more. The light appeared. Nothing happened. The prince pointed in the direction of the sun.

"It's almost nightfall. We'll have to wait until they come back for the rest of the loot." He said gesturing to several bags. That poked from behind several trees. "We'll catch the thieves off guard. Taking both of them and the loot back to the kingdom."

His smile and excited tone faded. As quickly as it had come. Sliding down his back to the tree. Till he was sitting on the ground.

"What is it? What is wrong?" The mage asked. Kneeling beside him.

"It's just it all happened so quickly. The robberies the 'supposed' drought. Now my mother just wants to push me off on someone else." He gave a sad sigh.

The mage looked down at the ground. Putting herself in a sitting position. Not taking her eyes off of it.

"I'm sorry I guess I shouldn't have agreed to your mother's terms without asking you first." She said softly. A feeling of guilt at the pit of her stomach.

"It's ok. I think she's just afraid of losing me. With everything that has been going on. I can't really blame her." He said with a shrug.

The two hadn't noticed. They were sitting closer together. The two decided changing the subject would be best. They talked among themselves. For what felt like hours. When they heard a creaking sound nearby.

They peered from behind the tree. Watching as the three came to get the remaining bags. A few moments the three came outside. Sneaking around to the side of the ship. Wating a few more moments. Making sure the area was clear.

The prince waved for the mage to come forward. The door was open. The mage noticed as she stood next to him. That the ships door had been left open.

"Why the rush? They have all of the loot?" The prince asked allowed.

The girl had already quietly walked passed. Starting to head through the door. The prince rolled his eyes and followed.

They kept walking passing many rooms. Which appeared to be labs. Until they spotted the one that held the jewels. They ran through the door. As footsteps could be heard. Coming towards the room. Scanning the area.

The prince noticed a desk. The two scrambled quickly underneath it. The three men came through the door. The mystic softly uttered a spell. The three men were carrying a large. Topaz orange colored gem. Ruffly the size of two grown men. The jewel was being put inside a large oval machine. Many of the jewels had already been placed inside.

"This machine will allow us enough power to the ship. Should the Queen refuse our demands? The forest guardians power will be drained. Enough for one blast to obliterate the whole kingdom."

The leader turned to face a computer. To which the mobile device was connected. As the leader's henchman. Hurried to pile in the last few jewels. The two workers stood at his side. This only lasted a moment. Before they took a keen before him.

"The kingdom will soon be mine."

Without needing to hear another word. The pair jumped at the two kneeling henchmen. Knocking them to the ground. The leader spun around.

"Where did that come from?" He yelled.

Looking around having drawn a gun from its holster. He could only see his two men hitting at the air. One kicked the prince off of him. He landed on the ground.

"It's the prince sir." The man yelled rising to his feet.

The prince was unable to rise. As he received a fist to his face. The leader fired his gun in the direction of the mage. Then a howl of pain followed. The mage appeared stunned. Staggering off of her opponent. She held her arm in pain. The man she had pinned down stood up. Delivering a kick to her chest.

She was on her back to the floor. The man kicked the staff away from her. She could hear cries of pain in the distance. The prince had collided the butt of his blade. Together with the man's chin. Wiping out the blade. He struck at the man's chest. Impaling him killing him instantly.

She looked back at her situation. Her staff was out of reach. No staff meant no magic. Her opponent had her by the legs. Dragging her on the floor. He slammed her into the wall. The moment he let go of her legs. She was on her feet.

Despite the pain in her arm. She shoved him as hard as she could. He took a few steps backward. Stunned just enough for her to get out of reach. She ran for her staff. Rolling to the ground. Just before a shot went off.

It missed hitting the wall. She grabbed the staff. Saying only one word.

"Thunder."

With that several small bolts hit her enemy. She felt her leg give in as she kneeled to the floor. Looking down at her leg. Only to see that her dead opponent had shot her. A mere moment before the spell hit him.

The mage shot a look over in the distance. Only to see her ally being fired at. A couple of the bullets had bearly missed him. The shots visible by the tears in his cape. He was running like the wind. The enemy's gun pointed straight at him.

The prince's foe tripped him. Using a spinning kick. The younger retaliated. Standing back up slicing the gun in half. With just a single stroke. The mage saw her chance.

Yelling at the prince to move away. She said a spell that made the air feel cold. Mist and ice began to slowly surround the leader. He shot a look in both directions. The shock on his face turned to anger.

He tried to run at the prince. He was frozen almost instantly. The prince ran over to the mage. Her eyes were closed. Both wounds she had received were quickly healing. As she stood up the two embraced. They pulled away looking at the large Topaz.

They had saved two places. Using her healing spell. She cleaned up the face wound. Where the prince had been hit. Lucky for him he had not been killed. Even if he lost a limb. She couldn't heal that.

The prince and mage noticed. The forest guardian could be vaguely seen. Chest appearing to move up and down. In the semi-transparent crystal.

"When will the forest guardian wake?" Asked the prince.

"No one knows when the great fairy dragon will awaken. My family has watched over the forest for generations. We protect the inhabitants. They, in turn, take care of us. My family's duty won't be done. Until the day she awakes."

The guardian was returned to the forest. The leader was put to death by hanging. After being defrosted and put on trial. Three years later. The guardian awoke to bless a solemnized wedding. Held in the forest. Between a handsome prince and an elegant mage.

 

[xxReshiramxx]

The Lost Children

One day a young warrior dressed in armor. Awoke to find herself in a room she didn't recognize. The doors hissed open. As a woman wearing a captain's uniform entered.

"you're awake."

The child noticed she wasn't bound to the bed. Was this all a dream?

"I understand that you must have questions. All will be answered in time. For now, we ask that you stay inside and get some rest. Meals will be brought to you."

With that, the woman left. Days went by. With the captain providing food. But would quickly leave as soon as questions were asked. Only to reassure the young warrior that she was safe. This certainly was no dream. A couple of weeks went by before her questions were answered.

"I figured it best to give you some time to get used to your new home."

Before the child could interrupt. The captain raised her hand slowly. The child closed her mouth Letting the captain continued.

"Your family told us to take you. A request that you stay here. That is until this war with the empire is over."

The captains head hung at the last sentence.

"We barely got you out of there. You were sound asleep. Just before the bombs hit."

"What about my family?"

The captains head shot up. She raised her hands in reassurance.

"There fine."

The child let out a breath that she hadn't realized. That she was holding. The first good news she had heard since she first arrived.

"There currently at the rebel base. Planning their next line of attack."

The captain began pacing back and forth. Head down looking at the floor. Arms behind her back. Appearing to be in deep thought.

"However, that's where our team comes in. The empire is doing more than just controlling the galaxy through fear. Children have gone missing according to news reports. All of these missing children have one thing in common. All of the families held Savitri as the deity of their religion. The empire clams that the children are being brought back to the sun goddess. So that they may serve her directly or so the news says. We suspect that these children are being made to serve the empire. At least there "gods" anyway."

The captain stopped pacing for a moment. Her head now upright. Looking at the child sitting on the bunk before her making sure she was listing. Before continuing on with her next thought. Pacing back and forth again.

There's another possibility. The empire could be wanting to sacrifices these children. To please their "gods" or should I say the many demons that clashed with Savitri over the centuries. We're suspecting that the empire doesn't want these kids joining the rebellion."

"So this could all lead up to a mass slaughter?" The young girl asked.

"Exactly if the children aren't suspected of having information on the rebellion. Should that happen they'll be interrogated for some time." The captain replied.

This time she did not look up or cease her pacing. The door slid open a moment later.

"The imperial shuttle is ready to go, captain." A young man said.

Giving a salute. The captain stopped her continuing motion of walking back and forth. When she heard the door slid open.

"Thank you. You are dismissed." She said with a smile.

The young man turned on his heel and left. The captain turned to the girl.

"You have two choices. You can either choose to walk away and stay in this room until this war is over or you can be a part of this family and help us defeat the empire. Restoring freedom to the galaxy. Are you ready for this or not?"

"Am I?" The girl said pointing to herself. "You bet I am." She said with excitement.

The captain took the worrier to the storage room. The room had nothing but weapons all stolen from the empire. Different rebel groups proudly having robbed the empire of every single one. The girl grabbed what she was familiar with using.

The captain and worrier boarded the imperial ship. As the two took their seats and started the journey. Within a couple of hours, they had reached their destination. They came upon a large space station. Having their ships cereal number cleared at the checkpoint.

They landed at the nearest docking bay. The two went to the back of the ship. Located there were several storage containers. Opening the boxes. The two found imperial uniforms and many other things inside the ships boxes.

Quickly dressing in imperial style uniforms. Along with grabbing any extra items the two could spot. The team headed out. Passing by storage rooms and offices. Still no sign of the missing children.

An imperial officer stopped them. Requesting to see there I.D.s. After explaining they were new. The imperial responded with a nod of approval. Taking the captain and child to her office. Once they had their badges. The imperial explained all access was available. Computer files, storage rooms, and more.

As the two left the imperial back to her duties. They scanned the hall for the nearest room. Only entering to find this one filled with crates. The next room also only contained crates. As did the third. The warrior swiped her I.D. card at the fourth room.

This room was an office. With a desk and sitting on top of it. A computer. Just their luck. The two grinned at each other. The child kept watching. While the captain searched the computers data banks. When the information was located. The captain grabbed all the flash drives from within the room.

Though she only found a few. She downloaded the information on the missing children. Onto the drives. As the pair continued onward. The captain explained that the children were being held underground. The worrier replied that was probably why she hadn't seen any imperials walk by. When she kept watching.

Either these children were about to be sacrificed. For the sake of pleasing demons or the Imperials were going to be taking pleaser in their mass execution. That was only if the captain's predictions were right. If not, it still wouldn't change who dire the situation would become.

After a few hours. They came a crossed and entered an underground entrance. The pair stood in the very back of a large crowd of imperials. Watching the scene of an unconscious boy laying on a pedestal.

An imperial who appeared to be of higher status. Then the ones they had seen earlier that day. Based on the dress where alone. Was holding a knife just below his chest.

"This child is to be punished. For serving the false creator of the galaxy Savitri. Today this boys blood will be used as a tribute. Only for the true gods."

The worrier moved forward in a tense motion. The captain grabbed her shoulder. Forcing her counterpart to stop in place. The captain shook her head sadly. As the warrior looked at her with pleading eyes. The younger turned around realizing that they were to watch events unfold. As the imperial took the knife in one hand. Bringing it plunging down into the boy's chest.

"Another servant of the false god had been rightfully sacrificed."

At this, the crowd cheered with joy. The captain scanned the area. Feather back from where the pedestal lay. The captain rested a hand on the warrior's shoulder. Pointing quietly to where the door was. Not allowing herself to get distracted by the cheering crowd.

The warrior retrieved several smoke bombs from her belt. Rolling them on the ground. As the cheering was replaced with confusion. When the bombs exploded. The warrior grasped the captain's hand. Running to the door the captain pointed towards. The smoke was now clearing as they reached their destination.

The warrior tossed a few more smoke bombs into the crowd. As the captain and warrior drew their blasters. The captain was tackled to the ground. By the imperial that had performed the ritual. It was hard for her to get a clear shot.

As both the captain and the imperial wouldn't stay still the two taking hits and exchanging blows at one another.

"Roll to your left." The warrior yelled.

The captain did as instructed. Allowing the younger to take aim. Fairing at the imperial. The man collapsed to the ground dead. As the smoke was clearing once more. The warrior pulled the captain to her feet. The two holstered their blasters. Heading through the door.

"Why did you stop me? We could have saved that boy." The warrior asked as they ran down the hall.

"That's the hardest part of being a member of the rebellion."

She held up a recorder. That had been retrieved from her belt.

"Sometimes in order to gather information. We must see and hear everything."

The captain hooked the recorder. Back onto her belt. They stopped at a door. The first in a long line down the hall. The captain made a countdown with her fingers. The pair quickly drew out their blasters. As they burst into the room. Only to see cages upon cages filled with children. The warrior looked down sadly as the captain turned to her.

"I know you're upset about not being able to save that boy. Once we free all of these captives. Along with getting this information back to the rebellion. We will be one step closer to stopping the empire."

The warrior hadn't even realized the captains hand on her shoulder. The captain had now removed her hand. Letting it drop to her side. The warrior locked eyes with the captain. Both took one glance over their shoulders looking at the cages. Noticing the locks on them they took aim with their blasters and fired.

 

[xxReshiramxx]

The Antidote​

Amidst the shooting stars, there is this legend?

There was a girl. She studied long and hard at the local academy. She had studied to become a starship captain. Hearing stories of people exploring the stars. Finding hope and prosperity.

Now her parents were both knights. Loyal to the rulers of the planet. They wanted their daughter to follow in their footsteps. Becoming a knight as well. When the parents found out that their child had chosen her area of study. They were not happy.

After she had graduated they prepared a meal within their home. Taking out a small vial of poison. Having paid one of the many lab sciences well. That worked in the castle to create it. As the vile was slipped into her food and drink. She ran downstairs. For her graduation dinner.

As she ate and drank. She spoke of many heroics. Accounts of solving diplomatic issues, finding lost treasure and fighting in wars. The graduate had an older brother. He was the captain of the royal guard. Like his parents before him. He too had achieved this great rank.

Wishing for his sister to do the same. She had instead chosen a different path. So the captain was more than willing to go through with the plan. However, the more she spoke about the stories of space travel. As well as the good that came from the adventures.

The more the brother began to support his sister. As he watched her take the utensils she used. Over to the sink. Washing them clean. The brother could only look on.

Knowing it would only be a matter of time. She wouldn?t be long for this world. He now only desired a cure. For the poison that she had consumed.

As the parents led her to her room. The moment she stated she was feeling ill. The captain snuck out as soon as the chance arrived. He headed to a to all of the medicine markets in town. None of them sold an antidote.

He looked at the castle in the distance. The sun begins to set from behind the castle walls. This was all his fault. He had an opportunity to stop it and didn?t.

Why couldn?t the captain and their parents support her? The family had been cruel to their child. Over not supporting a family legacy. Now it was too late he feared. He had been unable to acquire an antidote.

He walked outside the town. Into the dark forest. Sitting on a rock. With his head in his hands. Moments later came a sound. The captain heard the loud sound appearing to be close to him.

He looked up to see a single woodpecker. Located on the tree next to him. It had been pecking and now stopped briefly. Seeing to look straight into the captain's eyes.

It flew down landing in front of him. The captain noticed something sparkling. In a hollow part of the tree. Where the bird had been. He stood on his feet. Inside the hollow opening was a treasure. He sulked back down again.

His hopes slashed. The noise began again. The tiny bird was working tirelessly at a different tree. Then another and another and another. The captain rose to his feet. Walking over to each tree. Noticing the same thing contained within each.

As he watched the bird finish up. This one tree contained a small vial. The captain realized this clear bottle of liquid must be it. The cure he?d been looking for. Though he dares not touch it.

For the bird was now sitting on a small branch. Appearing to look directly at him. It landed next to the captain. At that moment. White light glowed all around it. As the bird took a taller form.

This form revealing to be a woman. The captain jumped back in surprise. After a few moments. The captain regained his focus. Turning in the direction the woman faced. She was looking at the tree in which the antidote was kept.

The captain watched her retrieve the vial. Studying the small container. As if it could break at any moment. With a wave of her hand flames touched the air.

?Someone you care for deeply is ill.?

The captain stood there still as stone. A look of surprise covered his face.

?How would you know my sister is- She must?ve seen everything as that small bird.? He realized cutting himself off. ?Who are you anyway?? The captain asked impatiently. Before the woman could respond. He gave a grunt of frustration. ?I don?t have time for this.?

He looked back at the woman. Then at the bottle in her hand. Taking off heading for home. He ran upstairs to his sister's room. There she was laying in her bed. Her chest barely moving up and down. Her breathing ragged.

His parents would be pleased. That their traitor of a daughter would be dead soon. He slowly walked over to her bedside. Tears sprang from his eyes.

His family legacy was valued as more important. Then their own flesh and blood. Even her happiness hadn?t been taken into account. He failed. The captain knew his sister's life was over.

After some time of mourning over his dying family member. He opened his eyes once more. To a familiar sound of pecking on the window. He slid the window open. Seeing it was the woodpecker from before.

She held the vial of antidote in her talons. She glided inside. Taking the form of the woman from before. She walked over to the bed. Where the young girl lay. Looking over her form closely. As if checking for injuries.

She was starting to shiver. The woman shot the captain a look. Without a second thought. He ran out to the hall. Featuring at least two blankets. Placing them gently over her. The captain gave a look of worry. The woman nodded in approval.

This helped to ease his mind. Still having the full container in hand. She moved her head to the door. Motioning for the captain to walk with her. When they were outside. Flames burnt through the air.

?You left without giving me a chance to answer your question.?

The captain held his hand down. Looking back up as he felt more heat tense up the air. She gave him her name. Explaining that she was here to assist.

?I can give you the vile.? She said holding it up. ?But only if you give me something most precious to you in return.?

The captain thought long and hard. Pacing back and forth frantically. In front of the woman. He now knew as Savitri. What could he give the fire mage? In exchange for the vile? They had no spell books within their home to give.

His mother had given over her engagement ring. To his sister. No that wasn?t enough. Their family legacy meant everything to them. After what the three had plotted. He knew they didn?t deserve it.

Such a good reputation should only go to the kind-hearted. Not wicked men such as themselves. Still, there was something even more valuable. His life was the most precious thing he could give. He stopped pacing. Taking a knee before Savitri.

?I will gladly trade my life. In exchange for my sisters. Please just take care of her for me.?

He focused on the ground. Blinking several times to hold back tears. There hadn?t been a moment of hesitation to his words. The sincerity was clear.

?Rise bring your sister to the forest. There she shall be cured.?

The captain did as asked. He headed inside to retrieve his sister. Bringing her to the forest. Lying her in the center of it. Where Savitri waited for them. Savitri handed the vial over to the captain. The captain administered the antidote.

Time passed and the captain's sister fulfilled her goal. Becoming a starship captain. The brother assisted Savitri for the rest of his days. Giving his life to her in servitude. As he had promised.

The treasure within the trees. Had been recovered by the citizens of the kingdom. As for the cruel parents. They burned to death. When their home mysteriously caught fire.

 

[xxReshiramxx]

Lost Hope​

A long time ago there was a child who served on a ship. This young girl served with a small crew. The crew explored wherever the stars would take them. Learning new things and solving problems when and where they arose.

Seeing new and unfamiliar places. That was the finest reward of the job. Having lived on the ship and worked with the crew. It gave her a home and a sense of family.

One day the crew discovered a lab on the surface of a small planet. One of the crew members had received a message from an old friend. Monsters had been rampaging and destroying the villages. Creatures that weren't known to live on the planet's surface.

Many of the plant's citizens suspected that it came from the lab the crew was now at. As it was the only lab out of several. In which, strange things occurred. Destruction and death had been occurring over the past few weeks.

With the other scientists unable to stop what was happing. This crew was called in because of their known ability to solve issues. The crew searched the lab individually. There was a lot of ground to cover.

The child glanced down at her sheathed sword attached to her belt. The crew needed to find who was causing this. Then bring an end to the monsters quickly. The child skidded down the hall closes to her.

The youngest crew member didn't make it very far. Before one of the doors in the hall swung open. The last thing the girl saw was a woman with a blaster in hand. As the woman turned to face her. Then all went black.

She awoke in a good size room. Slowly scanning her surroundings. The girl saw only one other person was present. The same woman who had stunned her. Her capture was looking out the window. When she turned her attention to the girl.

"I'm so pleased to see that you're awake and more importantly unharmed."

A smile on her lips. Take a step forward embracing the child.

"I'm sorry who are you?" The younger girl asked. The woman stepped back from her.

"Your cousin never told you about the projects he and I worked on together?"

The younger said nothing in reply. Responding with only a shake of her head.

"It figures that nephew of mine would take you far away from her and tell you nothing." She said in a disgusted tone. She pointed to the blade.

"That sword was created by the very first scientists to rule this world. The sword is a symbol of knowledge and power. Only those who work in the area of science and are born to this world may wield that blade." The woman held her arm out.

"Give it here so that I may protect you, my own child."

The child again shook her head in refusal. The mother walked over to the window. Beckoning the child to come forth. The child rose from the bed on which she sat. Doing as she was told. The mother stood hands behind her back.

She gestured to what was happing outside. At her parent's side. The child could see what was happing outside. Despite the cool night taking over for the warm day.

Her crewmates were fighting trolls, goblins, and dragons. Various other creatures could also be seen in the ensuing battle. Scientists and villagers were helping to fend off the monsters.

"I've been watching that for the last few hours." The mother said with a laugh. "It's really quite entertaining. Neither side overpowering the other."

The mother looked over at the other end of the room. Several bookshelves lined with only plants on the shelves. A serious look was given to the daughter. The child walked at the mother's side over to where the plants sat.

The mother took out a small vile that contained blue liquid from her lab coat pocket. Removing the top she poured the substances over one of the plants. The leaves and petals melted to the floor. The new liquid formed into a three-headed wolf.

The child quickly took several steps back. The three horns on each head began to glow. The child was struck by the beast's magic. She hit the floor hard a few feet from the creature. The mother walked over to where the child lay.

Her daughter didn't move a muscle. She only looked up glaring at the mother. The older woman raised an eyebrow in response. The woman knelt down letting out a sigh. Resting a hand on her daughter's shoulder.

"I'll make you a deal. Give me the sword and pledge allegiance to me. In return, I will call off the monsters." She walked over to where the beast stood. "Refuse and this war continues. With me at the helm. I shall wipe out the resistance that challenges my reign." She gestured to the blade. "Either way I will have that sword." The child slowly rises to her feet. "So, what will it be?" The mother growled.

The child took the sheathed blade. Laying it at her parent's feet. Then fell on her knees. Her head down and palms of her hands upward. The mother bent down to pick up the weapon. Removing it from its cast. Pointing the weapon directly at her own child.

"Say it." The woman towering over her hissed.

"I sware and pledge my loyalty to you." The child replied in a soft but sad tone.

In response, the mother deposited the blade into its cast. Then proceed to take out another vile from her other pocket. This one contained an orange colored liquid. She studied it for a moment twisting it between her fingers.

"Rise my dear child." She said.

As the top of the vile was popped off. She didn't look at her daughter. Only turning to the beast next to her. Pouring only a single drop on the creature. It dissolved back into the plant it's true form.

The scientists turned to see her daughter now sitting on the bed. She hadn't noticed or even heard her move. She walked over noticing the young ones sorrow. The mother took her hands gently in hers. The younger looked into the older woman's eyes. Taking a deep breath allowing her to calm down she spoke.

"Listen to me regardless of my intentions. Everything I do is to protect my family. That includes you my beautiful baby girl."

The mother playfully taped the child's nose with a finger. Then she left the room shutting the door behind her. There was a click of the lock on the door. The child lay on the bed. Having begun to burst into tears. She belonged solely to her mother now.

She was taught how to use the blade from her cousin. He'd given her one job. Instructing her to keep it with her away from those that might use it for evil. She didn't understand what he meant by that. Now after what happened today she did. She had failed her cousin. The crew she had served with and now this world.

Maybe one day she would be able to gain her mothers trust and take the throne. What if her cousin heard about this and then maybe he would be the one to have the throne. Freeing all of those who would soon be slaves under that wicked woman's rule. Who was she kidding all hope was lost and she had no one but herself to blame.

 

[xxReshiramxx]

The Knight and the Thief​

Once upon a time on a planet that was covered in the purest snow year around. There was a thief that was also a talented mage. She used what her family had taught her to serve the greater good. The kingdom that the thief?s family ruled over was poor.

She was often traveling to a nearby kingdom. To rob the lords of that land. Snatching up food, treasure, and credits. This only barely insured that her people made it through the year. One day while out on a stroll. She overheard birds that flew from above.

They spoke of the prince?s room that was filled with the finest treasure. She set out for the kingdom on that same day. She snuck around trees and carefully climbed the castle walls. Managing to avoid the guards.

Glancing through several rooms that from what she could see. Didn?t contain enough treasure to be the prince's room. When she came across a large room filled with enough treasure to take care of her kingdom for the next few years.

She looked to the other side of the room. The young prince was sleeping through the night. The thief uttered a spell to disengage the lock on the window. She quietly snuck in and took what she could carry in the sack she had brought with her.

Then made the long journey home. The theft proceeded this routine for the next few days. Till she was caught by the prince while trying to make a run with more treasure. She was taken to the court to stand trial.

The day of the trail a hooded figure come to the stands as the judge. When the figure removed the hood the noise in the court slowed till not a peep could be heard. The judge waved her hand in the air as flames arose.

These flames formed into words. Asking the theft to explain her actions. The thief, in turn, explained that she was from a nearby kingdom and was robbing from this kingdom out of duty to her people. The kingdom had always had problems supplying fresh food, water, and material to make clothing.

Resources had always been scarce. Even before her birth. No one within her kingdom knew why this was. It had always been that way.

?A likely story.?

The prince roared in anger as the thief finished her tale. This reaction caused the whole court to talk amongst each other. The judge quieted the entire courtroom. With a burst of flame in the air. A glow began to surround the thief.

She slowly levitated in the air. As the light began to disappear and the thief descended to where she stood previously. Some of the courts gave quite gapes.

?I want you to use this smaller agile form to find out who or what is the cause of all of this.?

The thief looked up seeing that the podium that she had stood behind was now larger than her. She felt something light swaying behind her. Looking over her shoulder she saw a white fluffy tail. One of the guards of the judge retrieved a small object from the back room.

Keeling down allowing the thief to peer into the glass of a small mirror. She had been turned into an arctic fox with a single horn on her head. She began to pace back and forth frantically. Even as the guard rose and took his place next to the judge. She stopped in place as she looked up seeing flames over her head.

?However, you will not be alone in your search. One of my knights will accompany you.? The judge continued.

She looked at the guard that had presented the now artic fox with the mirror earlier. The judge turned to look back at the fox.

?Complete your task and you will be changed back.? The fox thief nodded in response.

The court was dismissed and with it, the fox began her journey with the lone knight. Since the thief was unable to speak due to the transformation. She was forced to let the knight talk. At first, she was irritated by his constant yapping. After some time though she welcomes the comforting sound of his voice.

She would listen to him speak while she released trails of light from her horn. The trails of light led the two of them to beautiful planes of snow filled with trees that held fruit. The fruit grew year around so they were fortunate to be from a planet with a constant food source.

When they would stop to make camp. The knight would go out into the woods. Bringing back wood to make a fire. The fox would then release a small bolt of lightning to make a campfire. The knight would tell stories of swordfights, magic, and monsters among other things.

Till the young fox would fall asleep peacefully. This continued on for the next few days. Each night that the two sat by the fire and the stories were told. The fox sat a little closer to her counterpart each night.

One morning as the two were traveling through a dark forest. The fox?s trails of light lead them to a thick wall of thorns. The knight quickly disposed of the thrones with his sword. Behind the wall was a large castle.

No guards were to be seen around the castle. The moat was down allowing for access inside. They entered through the doors of the castle. Running up a single flight of stars. Leading to a signal door. Behind this door was a room that contained everything belonging to the thief?s kingdom.

A while later they heard footsteps coming towards a there direction. The two quickly looked around for another exit. None could be found. They were going to have to fight their way out. They now saw a hooded figure in the doorway. The owner of the castles appears to be a mage and an advanced user of magic. Based on attire alone.

?Get out.? He yelled.

Bolts of lightning shot from his staff at a frightening rate. The two were hit and sent colliding on the nearest wall. As the two looked up at the mage. A dark magic spell was being said. They realized at that moment the pair should never have come here. Closing their eyes, they waited for the end to come.

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