Since when did Vur get this strong? Prika narrowed her eyes and frowned, stroking her chin with her front paw. Could it be? I got weaker? She tilted her head and stared at the teorite she had summoned. It was an impressive size, and the composition of it was topnotch as well, but Vur had caught it so easily with one claw while still asleep. Steam rose out of Prikas head, and she furrowed her brow. Another!
A second red circle appeared in the sky, and an even larger teor erged from it. It descended faster and louder than the first one too, heading straight for Vur. Once again, he rolled onto his side and stuck one claw out. The teor collided with his scales, and a few buildings near his body were destroyed by the effects of the impact. The natives scread again before prostrating themselves, bowing towards Vur while chanting. A few were stabbing themselves with stone knives, letting blood freely flow from their wounds, offering it as a sacrifice to Vur. The blood evaporated upon hitting the ground, turning into a red mist that flew towards Vur, circling him before pressing against and disappearing into his scales.
Prika blinked hard. Is that what the little fairy queen ant by the natives were making Vur stronger? Wait a minute. You fairy! You never told what you cursed with! She clenched her jaws, showing her teeth while wrinkling her snout. However, she wasnt willing to descend, not with that crowd of annoying and fearless and resilient humans waiting for her. Hey! I know theres a bunch of parasites living in Vurs body, and I know you can understand . Get those humans to stop attacking , and let land!
Sheryl popped out of Vurs body from the sun-like tattoo on his shoulder. She patted a smoky mark on Vurs scales. Mr. Rabbit, make those natives stop. Prikas a friend.
Shes not.
Ignore Stella, Sheryl said and cleared her throat. She just gets super touchy when soone ruins her plans, and Prika almost did that. She poked the smoky part on Vurs scale again. Am I poking Mr. Rabbit? Her rocky face contorted as she narrowed her eyes. Its always so hard to tell. There were hundreds of smoky parts all over Vurs scales, so larger than others, so brighter, but they constantly moved around, making his body seem like it was shimring.
Soon, a furry head with rabbit ears popped out of Vurs scale. It looked around and wiggled its ears. Mist drifted out of it and spread out, creating a fog around Vur. It washed over the natives, and they closed their eyes, their movents slowing to a halt. The rabbit blinked at Sheryl and nodded at her twice before sinking back into Vur. Sheryl scratched her head and shouted up at Prika, Its safe to co down now.
Prika circled around in the sky a few tis before landing beside Vur. Alright, she said. Whats this about? Did Vur get a new parasite inside of his body? She sighed. First, there was that fairy. Then, there were the four different-colored rocks. And now, theres even all kinds of silver food?
Theyre not food, Sheryl said and pursed her lips. Theyre animals.
Food, Vur mumbled in his sleep.
Food, Prika said, agreeing with Vur.
Sheryl kept her mouth shut. She coughed. Anyway, Vur absorbed a bunch of these spirit animals. They have this weird link with these humans. Whenever the humans dream about them, the animals grow stronger, and that makes Vur a little stronger too.
Prika blinked. What about that weird bit with the blood?
Oh, Sheryl said. Thats the chira queen. It absorbs blood and gets a little stronger every ti it does, and for so reason, these humans really, really like spilling their own blood. She shivered. You should see it. They have all kinds of rituals and dances that hurt themselves. Her voice lowered to a whisper. Its really creepy.
Prika blinked again. She poked Vurs side. How many things did he absorb? She tilted her head before shrugging. Well, its not my problem. Seras the one responsible for him. Anywayher eyes gleadhave you seen any other dragons? Preferably so handso ones. They dont have to be single either; I can chase their mates away.
Sheryl shook her head. We havent seen any dragons, she said and sighed. Oh! We ca here to look for you. Your sister said the portal wasnt calibrated, but you rushed in too soon without even taking the crystal that could bring you ho.
The portal wasnt calibrated? Prika asked. What does that an? There arent any dragons here? Her body trembled. That, that cant be! If thats true, then I spent months digging through lava, rocks, and sand for no reason!? Wheres the crystal!? Take ho! Im going to teach Sung a lesson she wont forget.
We dont have the crystal, Sheryl said. Tafel does.
And wheres Tafel?
Sheryl shrugged. Sowhere. Vur left the statues behind for her to find us, but its been so long and she still hasnt shown up yet.
So, I have to find Tafel if I want to go ho? Prika asked. She glanced at Vur. Why isnt he looking for her?
Theres this rule, Sheryl said. When you get lost in a forest and people are looking for you, youre not supposed to move around. You stay in the sa spot, and theyll find you eventually.
What do you know about getting lost in a forest? Stella asked, her head poking out of Vurs snout. You lived in a volcano your whole life, didnt you?
Sheryl coughed. Ive read books, okay? Stop being so touchy; Prikas not going to hurt Vurs humans anymore.
Prika waved her paw, interrupting the two. So, youre telling , the fastest way to find Tafel is to sit here and do nothing?
Sheryl nodded. Yup.
I approve! Prika said, her wings raising into the air. Its been so long since Ive last slept. All Ive been doing is digging and swimming and more digging. She yawned and splayed her limbs, flopping onto her stomach. Her body deflated as she exhaled, and her eyelids pressed together. Then, one eye shot open. Wait. What was the curse you put on ?
Stella completely crawled out of Vur and puffed her chest out. A curse of small bladder! Every ti youre about to fall asleep, youll have a really strong urge to pee.
Prika shifted her gaze onto Sheryl. Do you see why no one likes fairies?
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