Vur groaned and opened his eyes. He tried to lift his head, but sothing holding his neck down stopped him. When he attempted to raise his hands to touch his neck, a heavy resistance prevented them from moving more than an inch. Though he didnt have any trouble seeing in the dark normally, he couldnt see anything but darkness in front of his face. He arched his back, but his waist seed to be tied down as well along with his legs. His brow furrowed before relaxing, and he cast a spell. Poison body.
Nothing happened.
Vur took in a deep breath and concentrated his mana on his throat before exhaling. Instead of a dragons breath, nothing ca out except for a wheezing sound. Before he could try sothing else, a familiar voice broke through the darkness.
Vur?
Stella? Vur asked. He wiggled, but the restraints that he couldnt see were still preventing him from getting up.
Lights flashed on, and Stella flew up to Vur, hovering over his face. He was lying on so sort of table, fettered by red chains. Stella tilted her head. What are you doing in my dungeon?
Your dungeon?
You know, a place you keep prisoners of war and traitors to the throne, Stella said and nodded. She paused, her wings freezing in midair. Wait. What are you doing inside of yourself?
Vur blinked and tilted his head as much as the restraint on his neck would let him. Im inside of myself?
Stella blinked back. You arent?
Am I?
Hmm. Stella scratched her head and frowned. Well, theres one easy way to find out. She turned her head and cupped her hand over her mouth. Deedee! Get over here!
A few monts passed before the room shook. The tiles on the floor contorted and warped as a boulder rose from the ground. Two diamond eyes appeared on the boulders surface. What do you want? Diamant asked in a voice that sounded like a sigh. His eyes widened when his gaze landed on Vur. Is that Vur? Whats he doing inside of his soul?
Stella nodded. Yep, she said and landed on Vurs forehead. She sat down and crossed her legs, leaning forward to look down into his eyes. Were inside of you right now. Without moving her head, she waved her hand at Diamant as if she were flinging away a booger. You can leave now, Deedee.
Guys! Guys, guys, guys! A gust of wind stord into the room and slamd into the wall behind Vur. A green boulder materialized from the wall and fell to the floor with a thud. Guys! Were being invaded by red people! Zilphy rolled up and shook herself off. Sheryls raining fire on them, but theres a lot! She paused when she saw the table. Is that Vur? Hi. Fancy seeing you here. Why are you tied down? Is that a thing you like to do? Was I interrupting sothing weird? Sorry.
Stella tilted her head. Were being invaded? Soones invading Vurs soul?
Thats right, Zilphy said. Stick-thin arms sprang out of her surface, and she raised them up into the air while spreading them. Theres a huge freaking army out there. There must be millions, or even billions of them!
Stellas eyes narrowed as she clenched her fists. How dare they launch a conquest against my ho? I took root in this place because its the safest place in the world! Vur, what the heck were you doing to let invaders into you like this?
Vur shrugged. I dont know. A red claw sprang out of my stomach, and a door appeared. Then I fainted.
A red claw? Stella muttered. Was it bloody?
Maybe?
Stella shot to her feet and launched herself into the air. It was that chira queen! Where is it? Ill feed her to Chompy!
The chains on Vurs body shuddered and whimpered. Everyone in the room froze and turned their gazes towards the table that Vur was tied to. Stella floated closer. Vur? Did you just?
Nope. Wasnt , Vur said and wiggled his head from side to side.
I didnt know chiras could turn into chains, Zilphy said and waddled over to the table. A pair of eyes appeared on the red chains and blinked at her. Zilphy turned towards Diamant. Do you think Toothy eats tal?
Before Diamant could respond, a fla burst into existence over Vurs chest. It solidified into a red boulder that dropped onto his body with a thunk. A pair of coal-like eyes appeared on Sheryls face. So, um, theres a lot of people out there. And they all seem to have classes. Theres mages and warriors and priests and archers and Im really scared right now. Theyre working together, and I cant stop them all by myself.
Stella wrinkled her brow. If we send Chompy, do you think hed win?
A blue boulder waddled into the cell. That wicked creature is fighting the chira queen. The chira queen seems weaker than normal, but itll still take a while for that beast to win.
Shes probably weaker because part of her is here restraining Vur, Stella said and crossed her arms over her chest. So, its up to us to stop an invading army.
Five against several million, Diamant said. I dont like those odds.
Stella snorted. Five? She flew out of the cell towards the adjacent one in the dungeon. Who says theres only five of us? She kicked the lock on the cell, and it fell to the floor with a clank. The door creaked open, and a black humanoid blob walked out. Alright, Breeze, you freeloader. Go earn your keep. She flew to the next cell and opened that one as well. You too, Mr. Golden Man. I never learned your na, but if you earn so rits in this upcoming battle, who knows what your future will hold?
A man made of golden light strolled out of the cell while rolling his neck and shoulders. A giant, bushy mustache decorated his face. Its Sir Edward, little fairy.
Stella nodded and tapped flew back to Mistle. Go find rvin. He has to help too. She puffed her chest out and smiled at Diamant. See that, Deedee? There arent only five of us.
Oh. I guess I was wrong, Diamant said and nodded. Eight against several million. I still dont like those odds.
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