Thread: The Dark Elf and The Dragon (Johnizbeast and GuardianAngel)

Royce had wondering into a town just outside of the dark elf territory. He noticed a tavern and made his way inside. Taverns were the best place for him to find rumors of treasure and challenge. He had a red hood over his head, the same color as his cape. Once inside he sat down at the bar and ordered a drink. He began to drink and asked the tavern keeper to tell him some stories and rumors around the area. The tavern keeper said he would be happy to for some coin. Though as he reached into his pouch to pull out some silver for the tavern keeper, he heard a commotion coming from behind him. He turned his head to see a group of men harassing a dark elf woman behind him. Taverns were a place where a wide variety of people gathered, for all sorts of reasons. Some went there just to drink, some to listen to stories...then there were those that came to hear rumors and stories. Those were always the fun ones to be around, because usually once you got to talking about adventuring, they had some decent stories to tell you. This had been the exact reason why the blue eyed, white haired dark elf maiden had decided that she was going to venture to the tavern. To hear the stories of some adventures by a few adventurers that she had heard rumor of staying there. For a while she was able to listen to the stories in peace until a few men had come up to her and decided to harass her. Navayni for the most part attempted to ignore them, not really wanting anything to do with what they said, despite the words that were spoken. Truths that she already knew. One of them even had the audacity to grab her chin and make him look at her square in the face before he essentially told her that all she was good for was breeding. Nobody would want to marry a dark elf with no power or strength....but to be used to bear child on the other hand, that was a different story. Maybe we should go somewhere a little more private and have some fun. one of the men spoke which had Navayni looking up with fearful eyes for a moment in time. Wait no! That was definitely not what she wanted and they seemed to know that, probably why the one that had grabbed her chin was just grinning. Willing or not. I don't care. the man laughed, and Navayni drew away from him, although it wasn't as if she could really go far at all. Royce turned around and saw what was going on. He really did hate people like them, picking on a defenseless women like that. Well at the time he thought she was defenseless. He walked up to the 4 men and as soon as he grabbed her and pulled him away. Well why don't you give the women some space. I think she has had more of you than any women would want He told the man before throwing him across the tavern. Everyone gasped at his action. One of the men with the man who had force himself on the woman turned to Royce and said You idiot! He is the son of the noble who runs this land! He is 5th in line for the thrown of this kingdom!. Royce just turned to the man and punch him in the face breaking his nose. So I take it your a nobody then, so I can just kill you? He replied. After that one of the other men took a chair and smashed it into Royce's back. His armor and skin was thick enough that he didn't even feel the chair. Though it still pissed him off. Royce turned to the main who was holding the chair stunned with fear as the hood was now off of Royce's head. The man could see his orange eyes and fangs. DRAGON!! he yelled. Royce grabbed the top of his head and crushed his skull in his bear hands making his head explode like a water balloon. At this point everyone started to run out of the Tavern. Though as the noble man who attempted to force himself on the dark elf woman began to try to escape Royce blew fire out of his mouth and set the man on fire burning him alive. Though he had unintentionally set the entire tavern on fire. Oh shit! Royce shouted. He turned to the dark elf woman and gave her a smile. How about we get out of her before we end up like him? By the way my name is Royce He said to the girl holding out his hand. Welp.... That all escalated quickly. XD Navayni was definitely surprised when the random stranger seemed to come over and was essentially telling them to back off....and it wasn't long before one of the men was being thrown across the tavern. This actually had her hiding a startled gasp behind her hand before she was watching to see what else was going to happen. Nothing good that was for sure...especially at the mention of the asshole that had just been tossed being the fifth prince in line for the throne. This actually had her making the small comment that if he was only the fifth prince....then if he died it wasn't going to be a major blow to the kingdom. There were four other perfectly good princes that could take the throne. The dark elf maiden was definitely startled by what happened next, to the point that she was moving away from the men a little bit...really not wanting to get dragged into it at all. First the newcomer was getting a chair smashed over his head, he revealed that he was a dragon...and then there was a head being popped like a water balloon. This actually had a faint shriek falling from the lips of Navayni, considering some of the blood splattered on her, which had her wiping it off quickly as if it were burning acid or something. How disgusting! There were probably better ways of dealing with that you know! Navayni groaned after a moment in time...especially after the man had been set on fire, which was followed by the tavern itself. While she did have access to a small amount of magic, she wasn't going to waste it on helping the tavern at that point in time. There were other magic users that could halt the flames from spreading and getting the fire put out. The use of what she could access...still lead to major fatigue. But Navayni was hopeful that she could eventually surpass that problem and be able to wield her magic to the full extent. A hopeful wish....and perhaps possible, but one never knew. The maiden looked at the male as he introduced himself as Royce before she spoke, I am Navayni. And it was probably ideal if they got out of there and rather quickly at that point in time. Already rumors were spreading...and she really didn't want to deal with any drama. Leaving would probably be most ideal. the young mage spoke before she was grabbing at her bag that was on the ground and swinging it over her shoulder. What was in the bag? Herbs and potions mostly, then she did have her spellbook. Not that it was of much use to her really. Be a lot easier if she had a medium....but the usual medium she used to access her magic, a necklace with a shard of diamond hanging from it, had been snagged from her earlier by one of the assholes. A weak elf such as herself didn't deserve a treasure such as that. The last thing that her parents had given to her...before they had sent her away. lol yes it did Royce smiled as Navayni as she introduced herself. Well its very nice to meet you Navayni He replied happily, not really even worrying about the burning tavern around him. He couldn't help but notice how beautiful she was now being able to see her clearly from the fire lighting up the place. She was beautiful, to beautiful for scum like that. Royce couldn't help but get lost for a moment in those beautiful blue eyes of hers, and her white hair.. like beautiful pearls. Even the Dragon prince himself had to shake his head for a moment to get a grip. Well then lets get going, its looks like you could use a traveling partner or something like that. But first let me make us an exit He said in response to her next statement. He then thought that it wouldn't really matter how much damage he would do to the tavern at this point. So he took a deep breath and said a chant before a large force came from his mouth and blew a hole in the side of the wooden tavern. After the hole was made he happily escorted Navayni out of the side of the tavern making sure to get behind it so no one would see them. Though it seemed like there was a back door because another man came out of no where pointed at them and said Hey look its those two that killed the prince!. Royce then blew another fireball out and caught the man on fire killing him to. Well I know I might seem a little cruel, but I think that would be better than having the entire Dark Elf Royal Guard chasing us down. Anyways I have a safe place we can lay low for a while, why don't you come with me Navayni? Royce suggested as he called his horse over. Lucky you there is room for two on this horse as well! Navayni looked at the male for a moment in time although she couldn't help but flush and look away, especially when she noticed that he was staring at her Honestly she wasn't unaccustomed to the stares, she knew that she was quite beautiful...and wasn't hesitant to flaunt that at times. Adventure has always sounded like fun but... It is not for one as weak as I. the female spoke after a moment in time when he made the comment that she looked ready for an adventure. This had her gripping her bag strap tightly with both hands for a moment in time before she was watching as he was making a hole in the side of the tavern. Well it was already pretty damaged...so really what was a little more damage going to cause. The white haired female followed after the tall male, just glancing around almost cautiously as she did so. Although it almost seemed like their makeshift door had been a bit pointless since there seemed to be one nearby...in which somebody was coming out of. Man there they were being accused of killing the prince...and then next thing she knew was that the poor dark elf was being being turned to ash. Poor creature. Her attention shifted towards that of Royce for a moment as he stated that he had a safe place that they could lay low in for a while. You want me.... to come with you? Navayni questioned after a moment in time, almost a big shocked. Royce didn't know what the pretty girl meant by not being strong. His dragon nose could smell powerful magic coming from deep within her. At the time he didn't realize it was sealed, but knew she had a strength to her. He thought maybe she was trying to hide the fact that she was powerful. So instead of humoring Navayni he just decided to ignore the comment about her being weak for the time being. Though of course right after he blew a hole in the wall, it turns out there was a door near by. Royce was surprised that the woman questioned him about coming with him. Well yes of course, I am part to blame for getting you caught up in this mess. So why don't you come with me? Royce said though he was quickly interrupted by a crowd looking for them. Luckily his horse came around the corner at the same time. So he had to quickly grab Navayni and get on his horse with her. Royce made sure to put Navayni in front of him as the road off. Well I know I just kind of forced you onto the horse but I thought it would be for the best, that or an angry crowd. Your welcome to get off of the horse if you want... though I think your safer with me than with that angry crowd... then again I did just destroy their towns tavern Royce said as they road off. Navayni just looked towards the man for a moment in time although she was definitely startled to suddenly to be pulled up onto the horse with him. Yet again he did have a valid point that it was a lot safer to go with him, than deal with the angry crowd at that point in time. She really didn't want to deal with that at all, things were already ugly. Yes you are correct in that aspect. Navayni spoke after a moment in time before she was brushing some white hair from her face. Although after a moment in time she did shift a little bit to get more comfortable and was leaning back against him. A lot more comfortable, for both parties when riding doubleback on a horse. Royce smiled at her reply before saying Looks like you have have brains to go with your beauty huh? Once Navayni began to get comfortable he made sure to put one arm around her waist to hold her tightly. Lets head east towards the east, there we will enter the wood elf kingdom. Relations between the wood and dark elves have not been very pleasant so I doubt we will have to worry about us getting chased over there. Though it will take us about 5 hours to get there. Royce said as the road off. Navayni did really respond to the first comment that he had made, no at the time she was just gazing around. The tavern lay at the edge of the territory, a little farther and they would be officially out of dark elf territory. Which was something that she was definitely a bit unsure about, but this was the adventure that she was wanting to go on. Five hours is.... a very long time. she spoke after a moment in time. And as if napping was going to happen. Not being with some strange male that she really didn't know, not to mention she was so curious about this outside world that she never really got the chance to see. Especially as they got farther east. Yes it will be a long ride, but it will be worth the safety Royce replied. He knew it would be hard for her to sleep, though its not like he was going to take advantage of her or anything. If he wanted to do that he didn't need to wait for Navayni to fall asleep. Though he did understand not feelings comfortable sleeping in the arms a of stranger. As the continued to ride Royce decided to try and start a conversation with Navayni, if she wasn't going to sleep they might as well get to know each other. So Navayni, what brings a pretty girl like you to the edge of your peoples territory all by yourself? Royce asked. Navayni listened to his question wondering what brought her to the edge of her territory all by herself. This had her letting out a small breath before she spoke, That story...Is a bit complicated. Honestly it all had to do with her past and the fact that she didn't have that strength or power that was liked by the dark elves. While she was welcomed around, she wasn't more or less shunned, which was never a good thing for any race. With that she spoke, I was born with powerful magics but a weak body. So the elders decided to seal my magic away, or most of it. But not having a strong magical affinity has resulted in being more or less shunned. I came here because... I had nothing better to do. Adventure was always something I dreamed of doing, but not something I would dare try alone. And not as though any of my brethren would dare accompany me. A small shrug followed after that before she was examining a few things that were around them. The forest itself seemed a bit dead at that point in time, at least that small area then it was flowing with life once again.