After i , Iliyan Osson , received a report on the current situation of the human encampment i was traveling back to the capitol of Alycar.
Following me were three girls , since i lost my powers General-Morgain insisted on it.
Naturally the girls didn't know that i had lost my powers.
Making a halt at sundown , i set up my tent and gathered fire wood in the forest nearby.
I was raised as a farmers son after all and i didn't mind manual labor.
Until now not one of the girls made any conversation with me , but i was able to hear them talk from time to time.
Hushed voices reached me constantly , as i walked before them and didn't involve myself with them too much.
But now while i started fire , with a tinderbox since i didn't want to show them the purple flames , i took a glance at all three.
A petite blue haired maiden , her underdeveloped proportions with her young face gave off a charming appeal.
To top it she had light brown eyes that gave off a warm and innocent feeling.
The next one had wine colored hair , tied to twin-tails , and a nice shape of shoulders with hips compared to her waist line.
Burning fiercely while our eyes locked , were her brown-redish eyes.
Lastly there was a fairy like beauty with almost golden hair and a body that could only be described as extraordinary.
Possessing light blue eyes , she observed the area with a calculating gaze.
My honor guard , Isabell Metra , Clara Morgain and Kyra Safalur.
" This is really a pain ..." I sighed loudly.
All three of them looked at me while i said that , naturally since this was the first time i spoke any words since we departed from the army encampment this morning.
Clara was definitely fun to mess with , since she was rather arrogant.
Isabell with her innocent behavior COULD be interesting in it's own way.
But i didn't know how to handle Kyra , conversing with her would be hard on me , since she looked like a copy of the beloved girl i lost 17 years ago.
" Listen now , we didn't want to come with you anyways , i could do more important things like killing the dark horde!" Claras voice reached me.
With a angry tone she broke the silence first.
All three of them still stared at me and i would have to say this was quite uncomfortable.
" Hmmm , the sore little loser just spoke up?!" I said.
Mixing in some fake surprise with the matter of fact tone made her face distort in rage.
" You little ...." She started.
" Clara , don't get involved with the likes of him." Another voice spoke up.
Kyra glanced at me with disgust and adviced her friend to keep her distance.
" Mind your own business , HEALER" Clara shouted back.
" Stop Isy doesn't like when Clara and Kyra are fighting!" Isabells voice cut them both off.
If i got the hierarchy off those 3 right , 2 quarrel and the third stops them.
Claras Mother , Kira Morgain , told me something similar as i protested against the honor guard.
They kept on quarreling as i massaged my temples.
Standing up i went into the forest.
Spares game was gathered in this small forest but it would have to suffice.
Concentrating and waiting with closed eyes i used my senses to make out the small movements off the underbrush as i waited.
" THERE " I shouted to tense my muscles.
Throwing knives flashed as i threw them.
A short squeek was audible and i went to receive my prize.
A hour later , i went back to camp with the already gutted and skinned rabbits i caught.
The fire i prepared had the perfect state of flames and i set up a cettle to make some stew.
3 pair of eyes were watching me closely and i noticed the hostile gazes mixed within.
Pretending not to notice , i cut in the carrots , potatoes and plants to enhance the flavor.
Even when i drew out a bowl of the delicious smelling stew the 3 made no intention of closing in.
They were contempt off me i knew that , especially Kyra , since she didn't know how to handle the situation and i haven't explained anything to her.
My intentions off the kiss i shared with her would break the mind of this girl , i thought.
Thinking about the situation and assessing their personality's i came to a quick decision.
I filled a bowl and took a step towards Isabell.
With 2 spoons in hand i closed the distance and drew a mouthful of soup towards myself.
Testing it for poison myself to show her my friendly intentions i handed her the bowl and decided it would be best to go out of sight.
Entering the forest once again i opened the pouch at my waist and trained in the knife throwing ability to pass the time.
This was one thing i used to do with magical knives made from a green magical circle in my mind but now i couldn't even summon them anymore.
But this calmed me down so i decided to take my time to sort out the thoughts i had been harboring for all this time.
Since i came back i lost my powers and gained a new power which i was unable to control.
I met my aged friends and decided to part with them.
Defeated a army of the dark horde and met new acquaintances.
Learned that one of my old friends died in my absence.
The worst of all was that a copy of the girl i still love is traveling with me.
" I can't stand this ... I will most likely meet Rainer and Stephanie in the capitol to top my misery..." I thought out loud.
I felt something behind me , though i didn't know who it was i could guess going by the absence of luck i faced so far.
" Why would meeting my parents put you i Misery , MYLORD" A female voice said.
The icy tone and clear bell like ring of her throat reminded me of my beloved and i didn't dare to turn around.
" That is none of your concern , Lieutenant."
Even i felt the daggers i spewed at her with my voice.
" Fufu , i think it is very well MYLORD , since they are my parents."
She emphasized the mylord part so well that the clear sacrasm got displayed.
" You don't know anything of me , KYRA."
" Ohoho , i do have to admit but that is why i am here ,MYLORD."
" ... You want to know ... You heard the story of the half god disappearing 17 years ago correct?"
My voice was quivering with an angered tone.
I turned around and saw that she was freightend.
" Yes I AM THE HALF GOD THAT DISAPPEARED , SO DOES THIS HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH YOU."
I was unable to contain my rising temperament and i lashed out at her.
" That doesn't answer my question , HALF GOD" She replied cooly.
Even though i was angry before , frustration welled up inside me and i noticed a film of purple flames began to cover me.
" There was once a god that lost his beloved and lost himself in hatred. The girl was a beauty with lustrous long blond hair , a drowsy seeming gaze but with a very sharp mind. Her curves were indescribable and her facial features would make artisans blush. "
I started and the things i muttered made the girl in front of me quiver with fear and confusion.
The details i put into the description off her facial features could make one wonder if i hadn't touched those parts myself.
" The velvet like feeling of her hair that cascaded down her back , the intensity with which her clear blue eyes gazed at me , her voice that shakes my memory even now and the feeling of her skin touching mine all this is something i kept for myself , but you dare question me?"
She was so confused her eyes seemed like they were spinning.
" All of this is why i want to meet your parents or should i say my PARENTS IN LAW?"
With this i began shouting , i gazed at her for a while and departed to a deeper part of the forest.
After i was done with the training to clear my mind of unnecessary thougths , i returned to camp.
The ash in the fireplace was burned down and only feint red glimmers were visible.
Concentrating i heard sleeping tones and went to my own tent.
I quickly went to sleep as my head hit the pillow.
But this didn't hold for long , as muffled tones hit my light sleep.
My body was straddled and i felt soft elastic thighs touching the sides of my abdomen.
Killing intent was leaking out as a cold object touched the skin at my neck.
" If you want to kill me try it , little girl." I said coldly.
She was startled and dug the sharp edgded blade into my skin.
I felt blood trickling down the knife but she stopped her movements.
" I could kill you anytime now , don't be so cocky." Clara replied.
Her wine colored hair was damp with moisture and she wore a sleeping gown instead of her military uniform.
" I don't even know if i can die , as a half god and all , so try it would help me to find out things about myself."
She was startled at my revelation and her hand quivered.
Realizing my chance i caught her hand that was holding the knife and twisted her wrist around so she would loose grip over it.
Rolling around i placed myself over her and stared into her eyes with a calculating gaze.
I placed myself between her legs that were now opened wide and her nightgown has rolled itself up miraculously.
On top of this the parts that held the long piece of cloth in place over her shoulders slipped down on one side and let me get a clear view of her cleavage.
Being able to see her inner thighs as well she noticed and tried to push me off.
" You should be prepared for worse things then this , if you visit a guys tent at night while your other companions are sleeping." I told her.
Not moving an inch , she became uncomfortable as my gaze wandered up and down her body.
Gluing my sight on her cute facial features i stopped myself from frightening her anymore than i already had.
" Now get out." I told her.
I stood up and offered her my hand.
She smacked it out of the way and hurriedly left my tent.
The next morning i woke up and felt myself as exhausted as the day before.
It was still dark and the girls were sleeping so i decided to train a bit.
" My body can't get rest for some reason but I want to train ... what a pitiful creature i am for sticking to my silly every day behavior ... " I voiced my self doubt.
Turning to the forest again i entered searching for a spot i stumbled upon yesterday.
The sweet sound of a slow flowing stream entered my ears and i drew out my knifes and started to slash away at a innocent tree.
Venting my anger , i didn't stop and just sorted my thoughts out.
Accumulating a incredible amount of sweat i looked into the sky and saw the orange flicker of sun rise drawing near.
Still having leftovers from yesterdays night meal i decided to take a quick dip into the stream nearby.
What i didn't calculate in though was the figure standing inside a deeper part of the stream.
She was washing herself as she hummed a tune i didn't recognize.
Her wet blue hair and the innocent humming drew me in.
The other 2 were no where insight and i wondered why this little girl was being so defenseless if she was alone.
* Is she cunning or is she simply a little thickheaded?* I thought.
The clear voice combined with the flowing sound of water and her graceful movements could only be described as wonderful.
I didn't mind gazing at her turned back as i was compelled to the scene instead of the naked body of a girl right in front of me.
Hearing a loud snip , i instantly dodged sidewards and evaded a whiplash of water that came striking down mercilessly.
" I guess i deserved that for peaking." I said with a loud tone.
The girl was staring at me and finally realized who it was and her hostility instantly dropped.
" Ahhh , Isy is sorry she didn't want to attack you , Mylord." She said.
Bowing down was the last thing i suspected her to do in this situation.
She even turned around and was looking at me.
" Don't you mind me looking at your naked body?"
My curiosity took over.
" Should Isy? Isy means there is not much to look at anyways."
She claimed while brushing along her underdeveloped chest.
This was a very erotic scene and i couldn't do anything other than stare at her.
Unfastening the long cape i wore , against the early morning cold , i crossed over to her and hung it around her bare shoulders.
" Nonetheless Isabell , any man would get drawn in. I can guarantee you apart from a sexual aspect i was coming closer too." I said with a warm tone.
Tilting her head to one side , reminded me even more of a defenseless little deer calf.
I couldn't resist and patted her head gently.
" Hehe , Isy likes that." She said.
Closing in on me even more she leaned heavily against my chest while i continued to pat her head.
She was naked and that alone aroused me , but i this girl ... she had something about her that made me want to protect her at all cost.
" I will wait a little down the river till you are finished." I told her and left her alone.
Finishing my own 'bath' i returned to find the meal i prepared yesterday being heated up by a little flame that Isy created.
" Isabell , you are definitely a good girl." I told her and patted her head.
She gave me a brilliant smile and handed me a filled bowl of the stew.
Continuing our meal while immersed in a light chit chat i learned various things about her mother Sophie that i would never have guessed in my wildest dreams.
" HAHAHA , that's grand ... HAHA" I laughed out.
I couldn't help but becoming cheerful at the story's Isabell told me.
" Isy doesn't understand why , Mylord , is laughing ?" She said.
Tilting her head again she gave off a confused feeling.
" Well you Mother used to be so stuck up , i thought it was funny."
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I told her my honest thoughts , i was able to relax completely around this girl.
" Do you know Mama, Mylord?"
I thought about what to tell her as the other 2 were also listening in.
" ... Okay ... since all 3 of you don't really know the story or even my name or what you are doing with me i will tell you."
Drawing in a deep breath i continued as calmly as i could.
" Fist off my name is Iliyan Osson, some even call me Iliyan 'Moon' i even heard some Iliyan Darkrend referring to my mother."
They didn't seem too shocked as i wandered my gaze from Isabell to Clara and lastly to Kyra.
" I am a half god born between a man and Darkrend our godess. I also went to school with your Mother , Clara and Sophie 17 years ago. "
" I still look like this for some reason or another since only a little more then a week has passed from my standpoint not the 17 years that passed for your parents. "
I said while indulging myself in old memory's and i felt nostalgic.
" I trusted them with my life and they trusted me with theirs. But there i made a mistake my fiance died because i was too proud and she paid the price for it. Now i have to live with that fact and you have such a hard life because i went berserk and tried to destroy the reality where she died."
Only being able to say all of this i started shedding tears once again.
Isy touched my cheeks and wiped them away with her sleeve which made me smile.
I patted her head which she seemed to enjoy.
Gathering myself i continued.
" Now i can't even use my magic anymore since my core changed and we are on our way to the High library of the Morgue , the academy which should be training young mages , to find a way for me to use magic again."
" But i don't even know if this will be succesful since the power i have now hasn't been seen for who knows how long."
Telling them my honest doubts i felt relieved and it took a great burden of my shoulders.
" But why does , Mylord , also have a connection to Kyra , Isy thinks this is strange?" She voiced her honest doubts.
This girl even though her appearance and demeanor were child-like she is very sharp to a point that i would be troubled to underestimate her.
I smiled bitterly and told her what she wanted to hear.
" My fiances name was Erica Safalur , or Ri how i called her. In appearance Kyra and her are 100% the same though the personality is different , but that is maybe to my improper actions. But the direct connection are her parents , they are sisters."
Trying to take on a matter of fact tone , while telling them didn't work out in the end as my hands quivered of frustration and regret.
Now tears formed on my cheeks again and Isabell looked at me like she was unsure what to do.
I closed my eyes and waited for the moment of grieve to pass.
Feeling a squishy feeling on my cheek i forced my eyes to open again.
Leaning in on me was Isy , as she kissed my cheek.
" What the heck? Ahh you guys are a pain." I said.
Storming off i needed a little time to recuperate the inner thoughts i hadn't shared with anyone so far.
Arriving at the capitol we hooded ourselves to hide my facial features that would cause a uproar if they were seen.
We progressed through the bustling city life at a steady pace without anyone taking notice of me or my companions.
The Huge towns-gate was located in the middle of the city.
Arriving there at around sundown i placed my hands on the stone ring that formed the construct.
A little while ago i told the girls that i was going to skip the formality's with the Queen and just use the gate.
" High library." I said calmly and a blue semi-liquid substance started cover the empty space in between the ring.
A commotion was audible as spectators arrived and watched the scene.
Taking a few seconds , the gate activated with a 'kaching ' and i pulled the girls through before the guards came to close.
Being a little disoriented i arrived at the other side.
A cavern like building surrounded us.
Walls that seemed natural and yet man made gave a timeless expression.
Torches were aligned along the walls and gave the only source of illumination.
Looking behind there was only a dead end.
Infront of us the cavern reached deep inside in a straight line.
" Well there is no turning back now. " I said.
Shaking Clara lightly she grabbed me by the collar and lifted me over he laying body.
A somersault in mid air enabled me to land on all fours.
I knew there was no bad intent from her attack on me it was a mere reaction to being woken by someone she wasn't close too.
" Little lady , I'll refrain from waking you up in the future" I said with amusement in my tone " but would you be so kind as to wake Kyra up, i prefer not to get to close too her."
With a little confusion in her eyes.
" Hmph!" She said while turning her gaze away from me.
Another flutter of amusement hit me at this sight but i decided to not tease her , this time , due to the circumstances.
Walking over to the blue haired petite figure i was stunned.
Craddled up into a ball , she was laying on the floor clearly sucking on her thumb while she snored lightly.
A sudden impulse hit me and i patted her head.
" Mhmm , ... don't touch there ... touch here." She sleep talked.
Grabbing my hands , she placed my palm on top of her small chest.
Raising one of my eyebrows i stared at her face wondering if this was just a genuine play to entrance me or if she was genuinely defenseless.
Not reaching a evident conclusion i decided on a counter attack.
Drawing in closer and closer the short hair displayed her ear-lob beautifully.
First blowing on it gently , i bit into it with some force and she instantly janked up.
Her eyes seemed surprised as she was staring at me.
" Isy felt weird ... " She claimed while touching the ear-lob i just bit into.
" HAHAHAHA " I let out a heart felt laugh.
After patting her head once again i stood up and re adjusted the straps off my cloak.
" Let's go. " I commanded.
Kyra and Clara that were eying the situation with Isabell were clearly surprised.
" Did he just wake her up instantly?" I heard Claras surprised voice.
After a long walk along the cavern-like corridors a bigger cavern opened up.
Even the torches were unable to illuminate the opposing walls.
But what was clearly in view were numerous bookshelves lined up one after another.
Desks stood around , seeming randomly distributed between shelves , as well as tables.
Nothing moved in here besides the flames dancing on top of the torches.
" Hello? " I shouted into the half illuminated library that was our final destination.
Only the eco of my own voice greeted us back.
Something seemed off , i expected this place to be filled with the >Librarians< but i couldn't even make out anything living inside of her.
Proceeding cautiously along the rows of bookshelves we encountered nothing living.
" Isabell , you have ryhuliks power , try to find movements in the earth. " I commanded with a stout and resolute tone.
Snipping with her fingers Isabell materialized brown boots and closed her eyes.
Shaking her head she told me nothing was moving on or under the earth inside this cavern.
We split up and circled the room.
Me and Isabell as well as Clara and Kyra walked off in different directions.
After half an hour we met up at the opposite wall.
" What waste of time was that , neither doors nor other corridors! " Reported Clara.
I always thought , since i met her , that Clara wasn't entirely sure what military ranks meant but i didn't mind for now.
She also probably held a grudge against me , that's what my intuition told me at least.
" Hey Isabell , is Clara always that angry? Or is it just because she visited my tent and night? " I asked in a gentlemanly fashion with complete innocence.
The room that used to be silent now turned into a deathly absence off sound.
It was almost like the sound of the burning torches was extinguished as well.
Isabell and Kyra both eyed Clara with a suspicious glance and her face instantly went bright red.
" W-W-What are you saying , First of all your forced yourself on top off me! " Her angry tone came across to me.
But that anger couldn't stop me in the slightest.
" Hmmm i did , i can only remember u straddling me while i was sleeping." I said with a surprised voice while opening my eyelids to ensure the meaning.
To further enhance my surprise i even put my hands on my chin and made a face like i was thinking.
" No i am definitely am sure that you straddled me while i was asleep with wet hair just coming out off a stream with your night gown." I verified my believe.
" W-W-W-WAH!!!" She cried out and snipped with her fingers.
Swinging her fist in a thrust and dashing towards me i jumped and kicked off the wall besides me.
As i gained altitude i kicked the back of her head with my heal while she passed the place i was moments before.
She fell to all fours and laid there for quite a while muttering something under her breath.
" As i said , accept that there are people who are stronger then you." I said taking on a gentlemanly tone while extending my hand towards her.
Because she was defeated so easily she sniffled a little but she took the hand that surprised not only me but also the 2 other girls.
" Clara ... indecent ... " " Isy believes Mylord!" the other 2 girls said unison.
The gap to her overbearing demeanor clearly left the impression on the 2 that she visited me at night.
This made the twin-tailed girl that was holding my hand blush and cry even more then before.
" But do not fret , i wouldn't do anything to a maid unless we were married."I reassured them with a gentle manly tone " So i turned her down and sent her out. "
The sobs and sniffles off Clara were the only thing that broke the silence.
" Now Isy knows what that mark across , Mylords , neck means it is a kiss mark!" Isabell said after a while.
Now Clara fell to the floor and was seated on her own legs while crying deeply.
I think this has gone far enough.
" Just joking!" I cleared the misunderstanding.
All 3 of the girls now where staring at me with opened mouths.
They were unable to understand that i made such a cruel joke i cracked the usual half crocked smile.
" HAHAHA " I heard a familiar voice.
Trying to categorize the voice a hooded figure came to mind.
" Craven? " I shouted.
" Yes , Mylord ." The voice returned.
" Come down here and don't stress the Mylord all the time it's a pain."
" But you do enjoy being called that by those excellent maidens over there." He countered.
He always made such stupid remarks but he was an old 'friend'.
Before i was filled with hatred , 17 years ago , i trained with him to gain better controls over the green spells.
A hooded figure came into view.
His hood was pulled down so deep i wasn't able to see his facial features but my mother told me about the > Librarians < in detail.
" Oy you Owl-thing hurry up i wanna get this over with. " I replied with a rougher tone then usual.
Stopping for a second he decided to pull off his hood for the first time in front of me.
Big yellow eyes framed with a feathery appearance , his head looked like a owl and his body was that off a human.
He was one of the librarians.
" I need to know about the > Prism < " I told him without any delay.
His facial expressions were hard to make out due to the feathers and the beak but i sensed a surprised aura around him.
" How do you know of that ...?"
Deciding that it would take longer to explain i snipped with my fingers.
A purple flame danced on top of my thumb and was reflected in his yellow eyes.
" Very well " He pointed to the wall behind him and snipped his fingers " This is the place where the remaining Information of > Epheithos < is gathered."
The rock slid away and what appeared was a gate like arch.
" Be careful , there is something guarding it." He claimed and left us alone again.
Ignoring my companions i set out through the gate and moved towards the pitch black-darkness that seemed to swallow me.
5 minutes later we arrived at another cavern that expanded.
I was only sure my companions were besides me since i heard their breaths or the scarping sound off boots.
Moonlight lit up the room through a crack in the ceiling.
This light focused on a podest in the middle of the room.
" Is this a shrine? " I said without being able to hide my surprise.
A claw that came out of the ground was holding onto a golden gem.
This claw was made from rock but its details made one think of a dragon holding onto a priceless treasure.
" That gem seems to be it."
Eying the situation , no ' guardian ' like craven claimed was here.
I was still wary for some reason as my hair stood on edge.
Cold sweat was trickling down my back and soaked my tunic.
" Mylord , Isy thinks you should look besides the crack in the roof." I heard Isabells voice.
Following the directions she gave me i saw a twitching motion.
Leathery gray wings that reminded me off a bat were attached to the ceiling.
Covering its entire body were scales , the same color as the wings , a genuine dragon protected this place.
To top it all it stared at me from above , lifting one of its wings slightly only one emerald eye appeared.
A massive roar shook the entire cave as it spread its wings and descended down upon us.