Chapter 148:
Arthur's Point of View
Helmsforth Temple
Nightmares plagued my mind. Familiar scenes of war from Crevalis and Earth were both involved. However, unlike most nights when I slept, I had no control over my own mind or dreams. No way to save myself from the images piercing my mind. It was almost tortuous in a way. Gunfire echoed out as the scene would change.
It wasn't until I sat up in bed as I gasped for air. "Are you okay!?" A voice ca in, but it was muffled. "Arthur!?"
Looking down as I covered my face, I mumbled back. "Mara?" My tone was soft as I was groggy from waking up.
Soaked in sweat, her voice ca in again. "No, Arthur. It is Lucia."
Confused, my eyes glanced around the room to see several figures, but they were blurry. "Lucia?"
Soon, her face ca into focus, and she smiled at . "That is the second ti you have called that." Lucia inford .
Ignoring her statent, I saw Cassidy was also present. "How's Ty and Austin?"
"Both of the boys are alright. Ya got em out in the knick of ti from what Ah'm told." The redhead replied.
"Ziah and Alwin?"
Lucia nodded. "They also survived. Both are resting now."
I already knew the answer, but I asked anyway. "The crew?"
Several were caught in the attack. "Many are injured," Lucia inford . "And a few more have been declared missing."
Scoffing got Cassidy to step forward. "The Priestesses decided it would be best ta leave them as such for the mont." Then she gestured to . "They weren't sure if any more would be comin back with ya."
"They won't." Was my soft response before taking a deep breath. "How long was I out?"
"Only a few hours. You surprised us waking up when you did. Especially given the wounds that were reported when you were first found." Lucia explained before pausing and humming in thought. "I never knew your eyes were silver."
Bringing a hand up slowly, I realized my vision was back to normal. Once she said that it was almost instinct having energy activate my eyes. They turned back to their transford state as I once more saw the magical auras of those in the room with . Lucia and Cassidy looked surprised that my eyes changed, but I ignored their concerned looks.
"Sir Arthur, if you do not mind asking..." Gesturing for her to go ahead, Lucia pressed further as she stepped closer to . "Who is Mara?"
My eyes widened at that. "I-"
Cassidy cut off and looked to Lucia. "We should let him rest. He just woke up, but Ah doubt he's had a chance ta actually recover." Then she turned to . "Once he has, Ah'd like ta ask what he was thinking about keepin Austin onboard during such a dangerous mission."
I nodded slowly at that. "Fair enough." Was my reply before I rolled back over into the bed.
Elincia's Point of View
Helmsforth Temple
The doors opened to the dical wing where Lucia and Cassidy ca in. Austin was getting a check-up to make sure he was uninjured, while Alwin was being carefully monitored. Both were chatting back and forth, but neither seed to be invested in the conversation.
"How is Sir Arthur?" I inquired once they approached.
Arceana made her way over after waving so of the doctors away. "He woke up for a mont." Lucia inford us, and this surprised .
"Truly? After battling such a creature, I had doubts he would wake up anyti soon at all." I stated out loud to no one in particular. "How did he seem? Was he alright?"
"His eyes were silver."
"Silver?" I repeated.
Lucia nodded. "It was the first ti I have ever seen his eyes without those strange symbols. Although, once we pointed it out, they quickly turned back."
My sister and I exchanged a look. "I see."
Arceana tapped her scepter softly in thought. "He is alive and well, which is more than we could have hoped for. This mission was far more dangerous than we knew. Did he say anything about the creature? Does it still live?"
Cassidy shrugged. "We didn't get much outta him. He asked about the crew and those who ca back." She answered.
"Then it would appear he is coherent enough to talk, which is a good indicator that he is likely healed." Arceana pointed out. "Was there anything else of note?"
"He went back to sleep, but Ah don't know how well that's gonna go, Priestess." Our student put her hands on her hips. "Arthur looked like he was having a nightmare before Lady Lucia woke him up."
"A nightmare? Did he say what it was?" I asked the two, but both shook their heads no. "Well, let us hope he can get the rest he needs." Looking at Cassidy, I gestured down the hallway. "Austin should be just about done if you would like to take him ho. I am sure his grandfather is worried sick about him."
Cassidy huffed. "He's not the only one. Ah can't believe he ran off like that!" She vented before storming off once more. "Is sothing wrong, Lucia? You seem troubled." I asked her as she seed lost in thought.
Lucia was quiet for a mont, and it was concerning. Perhaps sothing had happened that was worrying her. She opened her mouth to reply, but Arceana chuckled softly, which made us turn to her.
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