Alora stretched her limbs above her head and yawned. She pressed her hand into the mattress underneath herself and smiled before bouncing up and down a few tis. Beds have to be the greatest invention humans have ever co up with, she said as she arched her back and stretched again. I bet Dad would love sothing like this. I wonder if hell take care of the annoying trio more often if I made him one. What do you think, Vur?
There was no response.
Alora blinked a few tis before rubbing her eyes. Vur? she asked, rotating her body to scan the room. She was all alone. Alright, thats fine toomake seem like Im crazy by talking to myself. With a thump, her feet hit the ground as she hopped out of bed. At least no ones listening.
Alora tilted her head up and inhaled deeply through her nostrils. Her brow wrinkled as she exhaled and inhaled again. Gosh, human noses suck at slling things, she said and shook her head as she approached the curtains. She lifted it aside and pressed her face up against the glass while muttering, I want to turn back into a dragon. Her eyes lit up upon seeing Vur in the garden. She pushed with her palms, and the window fell outwards along with its fra. Her body wiggled as she crawled through the opening she created and promptly fell to the ground headfirst with a yelp. She clutched her forehead as she climbed to her feet. Dumb wingless body.
Hey, Vur! Alora shouted as she limped over to the only patch of grass that wasnt ruined in the garden. Vur was splayed out in the center of it, his eyes empty as he stared up at the sky with his mouth hanging open. Vur? Alora leaned forward and nudged his rib. Are you alright?
Vur blinked and shook his head like a dog, shaking off the dazed state that he was in. He created a ball of water above his palm and drank it. Then he stretched his arms over his head and yawned. Alora? What are you doing here?
No, Alora said, thats what I should be asking you. I was in a normal place when I woke up. Youreshe gestured towards the groundhere. What were you doing anyway?
I almost died, Vur said with a sigh. I never knew training could be so boring.
You were training? Alora asked, blinking twice. What were you training? A dog? I dont see it. She shielded her eyes from the sun and looked around, but the only thing in sight was burnt grass, fallen trees, and Apollonias slightly charred mansion. It burnt to cinders, didnt it?
Vur snorted. I was practicing with my lightning bolt, he said and raised one finger. Before, I could only do this. A lightning bolt that was as thick as a tree struck a cloud in the sky, causing it to disperse. Guess what I can do now? He asked as he stared at Alora as if he were a puppy awaiting treats.
Alora scratched her nose. I dont know, she said. Tell .
Vur puffed his chest out. I can do this. He pointed his finger at the sky, and hundreds of lightning bolts surged out of his finger in a conical shape. Aloras hair rose into the air in all directions as sparks of electricity leaked out of Vur, jumping across the already burnt land. Vur lowered his hand as the lightning dispersed. Did you see?
No, Alora said, rubbing her face with her palms. You blinded . Human eyes suck.
Vur frowned, his chest deflating. It was amazing, okay? He nodded. I think I know why people train even though its really boring. A wrinkle appeared on his forehead as he stroked his chin. I wish there was so way I could have all the benefits from training without actually training.
Psst. Stellas head popped out of Vurs chest. Get rid of rvin with that wish.
Vurs eyes lit up. Right! rvin, he said as he tapped his chest. The genie king fell out of Vurs back, and he turned around to catch the genie before he could hit the ground. Can you do that? I wish I could have all the benefits from training without actually training.
rvins face scrunched up as he tilted his head back and forth with his arms crossed. Eh. He relaxed his body and shrugged. Nope, cant do it. Youre basically asking to draw out your full potential, but thats impossible for . Youre way, way, way, waaaay too strong; it feels like your potential has no limit. If you were as weak as a peasant, I could do it.
Vur sighed. Alright.
No! Not alright! Stella shouted as she flew up and pulled on Vurs ear. Hes been following everywhere for the past few days! I hate him, hate him, hate him! Please, Vur, make any wish. How about wish for him to make training easier for you or faster or funner or effectiver? Heck, if you get rid of rvin right now, Ill personally make training funner, entertaininger, and effectiver for you!
Those arent real words, rvin said. Its more fun, more entertaining, and more effective.
Get rid of him right now! Stella wailed, pulling Vurs ear even harder. He watched when I slept last night. Do you know how creepy that is!? I even tried to feed him to Toothy, but Toothy spat him out because of how slimy he is and tastes!
I was keeping your nightmares away, rvin said, his face red. No need to thank .
Stella snatched a fireball out of Sheryls runes on Vurs shoulder and threw it at rvin. You gave nightmares! I woke up and saw this creepy face staring at with a huge smile hovering over I thought I was going to be murdered.
Wait a minute, Vur said towards rvin, covering Stellas mouth with his finger. What if I wish for you to teach how to grant wishes?
rvin tilted his head. Are you sure? I could do that, but then youd turn into a beansprout after you grant a wish.
What if I polymorph myself back?
No, no, rvin said, shaking his head. Beansprouts cant cast magic. Once you turn into the beansprout, youll forget how to polymorph.
Vur sighed. Darn.
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