When i asked my question catherine at first flinched and took a step back and so she said
-Who who are you ?
-Hmm my name is Damon Lars the instructor from the battle school wanted me to bring you back
-Y...You just killed a wolf breaking its neck you know it wasnt even a normal wolf it was a demonic one
-Well that explains its powers but enough of that will you come or not or do you want me to carry you princess
I said with a mocking smile
-uhg ! no no need to carry me lets go
-sure but before we go i need to get something from here
-and that is ?
-Herbs manly
Why he needed herbs because of the massive knowledge Damon has he wanted to get the herbalism and alchemy skill even thought
he read a lot of books about herbalism he never got the skill he needed practice for that and alchemy aswell
for those healing potions he could make they could be handy who knows.
-Herbs your a alchemist ?
-No at least not yet
-if you are in search of herbs i know a place next to a river with herbs
-yeah they should do
There was still day light they had time but what he didnt like was the demon wolf he killed if there is one there are more
is the saying so he had to be cautions about his surroundings a little more.So they walked.
-So where did you learn to fight ?
in the middle of the way catherine broke the silence
-I taught myself should i say
-really well if you dont want say i am not against it but you shouldnt come here alone you could have died
-says the person who got her ass saved by me
-hey ! that was ehmm what should i call it
-training ? or just silliness
-No just huh yeah i know its my fault but i never saw someone like you a dark elve with such moves
-nor did i see a princess who fights a demon wolf
-yeah about that can you quite about it please
-How do you want me to explain your injuries and the blood on my body
-Hugh ehm then let us make it like this fight me and if i win you will hold your mouth
-And what if i win
I asked with a cold smile it made catherine squrim
-Then i will owe you
Thinking about it it wasnt a bad deal having a princess owe you a favor.her looks are different then the sophia
princess brown hair and blue eyes almost like a brunette but more straight and sharp eyes.
-hmm well sure but lets make this after we collect the herbs and get out of here
-sure
After that conversation they chit chatted all the way asking from where Damon comes from or how long he practices martial arts. Saying it straight elves commonly dont use their body to fight but their magic because elves have high magic output and mental strenght they mostly use ranged attacks.Catherine didnt seem that much aggressive probably because she knows that i am stronger than her she may look like this but she is pretty smart for her age she is 10 or 9 was it ?
They walked a couple minutes and arrived at a river with a lot of herbs catherine and Damon
picked as much as they could and left but then Damon felt something.It was that felling again like something lurking or
watching waiting it was stronger this time making it a lot more sense able from where it came and he looked and saw
that it came from the cave.
-Catherine can you go without me
-what why ?
-I need to go back i forgot something
-then i could come with you
-you dont have to your majesty
-dont call me that and i am pretty sure you called me that on purpose
-yeah yeah catherine go without me i be back in just a minute
-okey but dont make me wait
-i wont well i at least think so
After i gave catherine my herbs i moved to the cave.the more i approached the cave the feeling got stronger
and after some time i entered the cave
-Wuwaaaw...
The cave itself made strange sounds as if it was haunted i couldnt sense anyone else other then the being in the cave.
The reason other people didnt notice is because the presence was too weak to be note able someone who had perception
skills like mine on expert level could detect it merely.Damon walked for another 10 minutes and found himself in a big
room like cave where a altar stood the way itself was very dark but he could manage what puzzeled him more was the
altar it was pure white with some red stones with seals carved in.What the seals did was that they locked something
taking the number of the seals it must be huge but there wasnt anything on the alter atleast for his view of perspective
but he still could fell it that being moaning in pain so he neared the altar and then
-Who is there
Someone spoke by hearing the voice damon turned to the Altar and there was a CAT ?
The cat was pure white because it closed its eyes it looked like the altar itself but the strange thing is talked.
-I am asking again who is there
-Hello ?
-You who are you are you the one of these prospectors who sealed me in her ?!
-no i just came here because i could feel your presence so i came you seem to be in pain
-Of course being 300 years locked in here not able to sleep not able to eat or die it pains me
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-so why are you even here ?
-And who are you that i should even discuss this with ?
-I dont see any other person so you might as well ?
-huh yeah i didnt have a coversation like this years now it wont matter anyways so i will tell you
After that she told her story 300 years ago she was imprisoned in here yeah the cat is a she.
Why because in the war her faction was one of the most powerful beasts that lived but they didnt care about the
war so they were neutral but other factions seeked their strenght and wisdom they knew that they couldnt scratch the beasts
so they tricked them using their power as bait and luring them into war after that only few survived and this kitten was the lone survivor because the other beasts dont wanted to go extinct they put all their knowledge and power into the kitten making it indestructible because the kitten got too much information at ones she fainted and so other magicians made this altar and sealed her here.
-And that is my story pretty much
Damon wasnt sure how to take it it was a sad story that reminded him of himself so he said
-i get you out of here you should have some ideas to get out of here right ?
The kitten looked at him surprised but then frowend
-Look boy i dont think you be able to get me out of here you could tell the others of me but they would just
think me as a monster and keep me here and the only way i can get out is that a strong magician unseals this altar.
-but there has to be a way there is always more then just one way for a answer
The kitten was thinking a little and then made a thoughtful face
-there is a way but i need a person from the demon race for that
-ehh what how does that work
-I am talking about the familiar contract and because demon races have demonic power they can make a
contract with me more or less but if you try you would die young elf
Damon thought about it for a little and came to the conclusion
-How about a half demon ?
-hmm where did you get that idea well thinking about it it is a 50 50 percent chance of working
-then i am compatible aint i ?
The kitten first made a confused face and then looked at me with wide eyes
-You are a half demon ?
-yeah my skin shows it but everyone thinks i am a dark elve
-it may work but first i want to ask you why do you want to go that far to help me ?
At first the cat made a very suspicious look but the next words changed it
-I like you and it seems like you can understand me better then anyone
Saying so he made a smile the kitten hearing that just laughed little weakly
-why are you laughing ?
-its been years since i made any contact with civilazation and the first think was you so i am
determent i will serve you
-sure but how does that contract work ?
-first of all are you sure you want to do it there is a big chance that you will die
-yes i am sure
The kitten could see it in his eyes that he was dead serious even thought he is just a kid there was just so
much more to him then anyone else
-well seems like i cant change your mind here
-hmm
-Its easy you just have to offer me your blood and i say the words
-thats it then lets do it
Damon bit his thumb and let blood go through and gave it to the kitten and so she spoke
I from the Munchkin race
swear my loyality
to my master
my ruler and owner
is shall protect him
guide him and follow
him into the abyss
Never letting go until
my soul disapears
from this realm
After these words a strong pain urged in Damons chest and he screamed screamed like the reaper
himself pulled his soul from his body and so he fainted.
-huh huh humm what wet
The moment Damon woke up he saw a girl a beautiful girl with silver white hair and sharp silver eyes
she was licking his face
-what are you who !?
-Oh you woke up master you got me worried
-Master ? so wait !
-Yeah i am the cat
-But i thought that wait arent you a cat ?
-The altar sealed my powers so i couldnt change to my mortal form
-Sure so what should i call you ?
-Master i dont have a name since birth i wasnt given one
-So what do ?
-Give me a name you are my master
Thoughtfully thinking Damon came up with a name
-How about Albi
-What does it mean ?
-It means white your color is white so
-I like it so my name is albi
Albi affectionly cuddled Damon she looked like a 16 year old
With a huge bust and good curves
-But master how do we get out of here?
-What do you mean ?
-The entrance is locked after you released me the entrance
Crumbled and stones fell locking us we cant use magic so i am useless here
That was a real problem but neither Albi nor Damon were panicked the slidest if Damon would have panicked everytime something happened he wouldnt be here
Damon thought and
-I have an idea doesnt work but
Damon opened his hand concentraded and then a small hole like think appeared
-Time to test it