Thread: (loneiysong) Dealing with Dragons (MaximalCrazy)

The Alabastor people, hm? They always had a fishy taste, but it had been far too long since this dragon sunk his teeth into some Alabastor cuisine. He'd make sure to enjoy himself then, already letting his thoughts settle on to a new dream.He could already imagining himself feasting upon the carcasses of dead Alabastor soldiers, knowing that if the force was large enough, it would surely outdo his nighttime visions of bovines within a pasture. The dragon simply snickered at his thoughts, giving one last glance to the princess. He scoffed at her instructions for payment. She was lucky that he learned magic as a wyrmling. How could she expect him to write a letter with these large claws of his? It would be so much easier to just swoop in and speak to her directly, but Princess Elena was one of the few that probably didn't flee at the sight of a large, overgrown lizard soaring through the air. I bid you good night, Princess Elena. Consider this threat of yours already dealt with. Nevith proclaimed proudly, soon climbing upon his small pile of gold coins. He curled himself up and wrapped his tail around him once more, the torches magically dimming themselves out before the cave was once more pitch black, and even his white scales were impossible to see. Moonlight barely crept within the cave too, and his treasure was out of sight as well. He listened to the horse gallop off, the dragon suddenly picking up his head at a thought he regretted not putting into words. Gods be damned. I should have demanded a horse next time she came here! The next morning, the skies were paved blue, white blotches of clouds scattering its smooth expanse here and there. A gentle wind swept into Elena's room and gently caressed her skin... and the loud ringing of the watchtower bells could be heard. Alabastor had come early! Whether Elena woke up immediately or took her time, both her father and a guard entered her room. Her father came to her bed side and would shake her awake. The castle would be safe, but there was something else that Alabastor brought with them that Providence generals were unaware of. Something that this castle would not fare well against if it took too much damage from it. Elena, wake up! He hissed to her fearfully, shaking the girl still. You need to get- A loud crash shook the castle, toppling over her father as the guard braced against the doorway. Bishop cursed angrily as he pulled himself up, rubbing at the side of his head as it banged against the stone floor. My daughter, awaken! We are under attack, and you must be brought to a safer part of the castle! Alabastor forces have arrived earlier than expected. I am only thankful that our watchmen spotted them the moment they came within sight. Bishop explained, soon going to her window to look out among the town and front gate. Said gate was slammed shut, its large wooden frame reinforced with iron plating to ward off the most persistent uninvited guests. Yet with a trebuchet outside their walls, Providence's walls couldn't hold back its annoying onslaught of boulders. Dirt and dust fell from the ceiling as another boulder struck the ground before the castle, shaking the earth it hit. Bishop looked at his daughter gravely. He feared the worst... Elena, one of the servants is preparing you a swift horse. If... If the worse is to befall Providence... Bishop bit his lip and looked to the side for the moment, listening as men were shouting outside the castle, the battle cries of Alabastor forces off in the distance. And still, he couldn't bare to think of forcing Elena to flee. But he was thinking worse case scenario now. Even though, unbeknownst to him, they were planned to have an unexpected visitor.