-Cursed Waters: A Dragon RP, The Story-

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[Part 5]
An orange dragon strode into Monarche Vixen’s main chambers, nodding formally to the guards posted outside her doors.
“Monarche Vixen?” He called, his voice wavering at the very slightest.
Vixen looked up from the application forms she was studying. “Mao!” She said cheerfully, a smile lighting up her tired expression. “I’m glad to see you! What is it?”
Mao took a deep breath. “I- I have something quite important to show you. It may change your opinion of me- but you have to know the truth.” Vixen slowly lowered her pen, her smile dropping. “Oh- yes, go on.”

[To quote]
Mao removed the top part of his helmet and showed her the inside which revealed a family crest that had once been the crest of an infamous traitor from an advisor that served the Monarche from several generations ago.

“I normally would not have shown anyone this, but since you have made me your advisor, I thought I should tell you. It is actually the reason I was reluctant to accept the position.

“Long before I was born, my old grandfather on my mother's side was accused for assassinating the Monarche at the time. I don't know what you know of that event, but what we have known of that time is different.”
[Mao] took a moment to catch his breath before continuing. “The Monarche at the time, [my] grandfather, and the other advisor, were traveling to the distant territories.
“They stopped to camp for the night. Grandfather was asked to check the area around the camp by the Monarche…
“He did so.
“He was a fair distance away when he saw smoke and fire coming from the camp. When he arrived to help, he saw the guards and Monarche dead on the ground.
The other advisor and his followers had killed them.
“They tried to kill grandfather, [who was] a witness, but he escaped. They returned here and made it out so he was [actually] the one that committed the crime. He was captured, [and] tried to prove them wrong, but failed.

”He was exiled along with his [mate]…”
[End.]

“I felt the need to show you that. You, being the new Monarche, deserve to know. Especially when you have a suspected traitor’s descent for an advisor.” Mao lowered his eyes.
Vixen studied the orange dragon for a moment, and picked up the helmet again, looking at the well-known crest.
“I know the story..” Vixen said, not looking up. “My mother told it to me, but she never told me that you were his grandson.” The red and purple-scaled dragon looked into his eyes. “But I trust your story. I know you and your family used to roam alone in the Enfernae deserts, so what your saying makes sense.” Vixen lay the helmet down.

“This crest should not mean anything bad anymore. I made you and Rowan my advisors because I trust you.” Vixen nodded, a smile playing on her face. Mao looked up at her, smiling also. “Thank you for hearing me out.” He said, and nodded to her, placing the helmet back on his head and exiting the room to fly away from the castle.

A red and white scaled dragon narrowed her eyes.
There.
Mao had just left the Tallcanyon House. The Enfernae leapt lightly off the shaded bluff she had been perched on and swooped in quickly towards Mao.
Her stealthy demeanor suddenly dropped and she widened her eyes. “Advisor! Advisor Mao!” She called out to him, flapping in midair to slow herself to a stop.
Mao turned suddenly, looking at the mysterious dragon that had appeared before him. The orange Enfernae slowed to a halt.
“How do you know my name?” He asked, suspicious.
The red dragon with white wing membranes and white scales running the length of her neck and tail hissed inwardly. She’d made a slight blunder there.

“Your the new advisor, are you not?” She said, trying to make the situation work for her. “Yes..” Mao said slowly. “But hardly anyone knows that, and most dragons don’t know what I look like..” “Sorry about that,” the Enfernae waved a talon. “I keep my ears open and my mouth shut. I kinda hear everywhere, you know?”
Trying not to let the noise from his armor distract him, Mao narrowed his eyes under the shadow of his helmet.
“Who are you anyway?” He said, his voice probably more aggressive than he intended. “Where did you come from?” The red and white dragon pushed her black satchel to the side. “Oh- my name is Onyx. I’ve actually come to speak with the new Monarche about her mission.” Mao decided to pretend he hadn’t noticed that she skipped the question of where she came from, and continued. “Your not a pupa- of course.” He said commandingly. He was the Monarche’s advisor, after all! “Why do you need to see the Monarche?”
Onyx spread her talons defensively. “I merely wanted to offer my services to her honor Monarche Vixen! I heard about her mission, and I wished to help.”
Mao looked at her carefully. She was a very sketchy-looking dragon.. but the decision was up to Vixen.
“Follow me.” He said reluctantly, flying back towards the Tallcanyon House.


“I’m sorry, but I don’t need anyone else.”

Onyx shook her head. “What?” She said, looking at Vixen, who was still bent over her paperwork. The Monarche grimaced slightly, as though she either had read over something revolting, or just wished that the visitor hadn’t pushed the issue. “But I thought you may need help! I came from the border of Enfernae to offer my services!”
Vixen gave her an apologetic look. “I’m sorry.” She said. “But my advisors and the Aerattl advisor, Zephyr, have been all the help I need. I’m sorry.”
Onyx grew silent. Then bowed to the Monarche, though an unseen glimmer in her eyes gave away the fact that she despised to do so. “Of course, your majesty.”
A guard suddenly broke the awkward moment that threatened to extend. “Your highness?” He said, nodding. “It’s about the mission.”
Vixen sighed, standing. “I’d better attend this. Come on Mao, I’ll probably need your help.”
They left Onyx glaring at the heavy dark oak door.

Onyx glanced towards the balcony she and Mao had flown in on. No guards were outside.
Stealthy, the mysterious Enfernae walked around until she was standing where Vixen had been. Her intelligent eyes took in the desk in one glance, and the only thing that seemed of value..
A black box.
With nimble claws, and a glance upwards, Onyx opened the carved case and looked inside. They were blue pills of some sort- but why would Vixen hide them? Onyx racked her brain.. yes! These were the underwater-breathing capsules Vixen had invented! She’d heard from the castle guards.
Quickly, she grabbed four and shut the box. Noticing an imprint the box had made in the dust on the desk, she put it exactly where it had been and put the capsules in a waterproof purse in her black satchel.

The mysterious red and white Enfernae flew away from the Tallcanyon House in the receding light of day.
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[Part 6]

Thump.

Onyx landed on a rocky cleft on the side of Mnt. Nassir- the largest mountain in the Ash-Rock Range.
Glancing cautiously around, with the wind whipping at her wings, the red and white dragon breathlessly felt for something along the side of the rock face.

Click.

She triggered a handle, opening the secret door.
Taking a step inside, and sweeping her tail in after her, Onyx pulled the heavy stone door shut. And with a thump, the wind silenced and everything descended into silence.
Careful to stay quiet, Onyx walked onward until she had reached what seemed to be the middle of the mountain. Ominous double doors lay before her, and two stoic armored guards leaned forward to open the doos for her, looking blankly forward.
Onyx went through the doors, and without a word, bowed to the darkness that stretched before her.
The doors closed with an echoing sound of metal upon stone.

Silence filled the room, so loud it deafened Onyx with the sound. And yet, she dared not break it with even the smallest noise.

That’s why the growl that emitted from the direction of the throne made Onyx’s heart jump with fright.
“You failed.”
Onyx’s adrenaline spiked, and she tried to keep a steady talon as she quickly reached into her satchel for the waterproof bag.
“Please, my lord, I have something-“ “I know.” The voice growled. “Give them to me.”

Of course he knew. He knew all.

Onyx silently handed over the underwater-breathing pills, not bothering on elaborating how she’d obtained them.
Apollyon reached into the bag and pulled out a single capsule with his claws, studying it in the torchlight. “This will be useful yet.” He said, and his crimson eyes slid back over towards Onyx. “But for now, I have another task for you.”
He snapped, the sound reverberating around the room as a moment later, two guards brought in a floppy, furry bundle and tossed it into the room. It slid up against Onyx’s tail, which twitched away from it. Her eyes widened slightly as it moved and groaned for a second. “It’s- alive?” She said, looking down at it’s odd, furry shape. “IT-“ Apollyon said, his voice hard. “Has been called Amethyst by the sniveling rock beast it grew up with above the Great Cave.” Onyx noticed the purple diamond-shaped gem on her forehead was chipped slightly.
No doubt one of Apollyon’s lab rats.

“Take it home.” Apollyon commanded. “It’s memory has been wiped. Make sure it is out of the mountain before it wakes up.”
Amethyst groaned again. “Go NOW!” Apollyon snarled, and Onyx snapped upright, scooping up the unconscious pupa and bowing respectfully to her master before leaving the room.


Amethyst blinked slowly. What a weird dream she’d had.. the cool breeze felt good though.
Her eyes focused, and she noticed rocks and sand racing past her underneath at alarming rates.
“WHO- HA- AAHH!! WOAHMYGOSH!” Amethyst screamed, her claws digging into whatever was taking her on this joyride, and she dipped towards the ground. “Ow!” The red and white dragon shouted painfully. “Kindly get your talons out of my neck!” “Whuh? Oh! Yeah!” Amethyst loosened her grip, and their downfall reverted. Onyx growled. “Now I’d suggest you hold on unless you’d like to become bird food on a spiky rock.”
Amethyst was quiet a moment, taking in the view with wide eyes. “Uh, excuse me Ms. Enfernae, I have some questions..” “Shoot.” Onyx said, hoping the pupa wouldn’t see her frown.
“Okay.” Amethyst said, taking a quick breath.
“Why am I here, how did I get here, who are you, where did you come from, why are we flying, why can’t I remember leaving home, is that satchel genuine cow leather, and when will you bring me home to my daddy.”
Onyx’s eyes closed, exasperated. “I saved you, actually.” She said, twisting her neck to glance back at the furry pupa. “There was a blue dragon-“
“Oh I remember her!” Amethyst said joyfully she tried kidnapping me, and I kicked her ALOT.”
“Would you stop?” Onyx said, then remembered herself and stopped. “Sorry. I did see the blue dragon. She had you in a sack. I sneaked in when she wasn’t looking and grabbed you. I figured you were a Solosis, since that’s where the blue dragon came from.”
“I am!” Amethyst said cheerfully. “I live on top of the Great Cave! Is that where your taking me?” “It is, now that I know you live there.” Onyx said, smiling.
“Oh, goodie. My daddy will be worried sick and probably running around destroying rocks.”
“Is that so.” Onyx said, her brow furrowing. “Yeah.” Amethyst said offhandidly. “He’d probably just smash that blue dragon into a puddle with one hit of his tail. Smush!” “Wow, that’s.. impressive.” Onyx said.

Soon the two made their way to Amethyst’s burrow. “Are you going to be fine if I leave you here?” Onyx said, letting the little pupa climb down off her back. “Oh pshh- I’ll be fine.” Amethyst said, waving a paw. “Daddy will come home and find me.” She said upon seeing that Axel wasn’t home. “Okay, then. If your sure.” The Inner Ring dragon replied.

Onyx lifted both wings to take off, and flew upwards in a cloud of dust.
 

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