TIMESKIP

During the morning, I was able to see the sunrise? And no one to bother me today, meaning it was time to see an "Old Friend" of mine!

Jiro: I'm surprised <yawns> that---we're---still---alive!

Dragon Driver: I know right! I thought one of the cultists snuck in the room and tried killing us. But,...apparently...a sign of good luck

Jiro: "Luck" is something I would perceive as an accident. Never knowing when it would occur. Gladly, it happened last night.

Dragon Driver: Never heard a line like that before.

Jiro: Just something I made up in my head...anyways, are you ready to proceed?

Dragon Driver: Absolutely, I'm well rested and prepared to venture through the "village".

Jiro: (Confused) The village? Aren't we supposed to get to the mansion?

Dragon Driver: Don't be silly, Mr. Ren. Irlam village is nearby the mansion. Of course, we're going the route you wanted....

Jiro: Oh, alright then. <Placing his stuff into the bag>

Dragon Driver: (Generous) I'll get the wagon started, aye?!

Jiro: Hai <nodding as I got ready>

LATER

As I went downstairs to the bar table, he was kind enough to serve breakfast. Very rare, especially in a tavern but I needed to eat something. So, grabbing a handful of appas and other fruits...blue berries are my favorite besides oranges. I wonder what they're called...anyways walking out the door, I carried enough for both of us...still haven't gotten his name but maybe once we reached the village, he'll tell me.

Jiro: Hey, I got you some food for the road...

Dragon Driver: Wow, thanks a lot boy. I forgot to pack some of my supplies for the trip and besides the lesser the weight, the quicker the destination. 

Jiro: Couldn't have said it any better...

Dragon Driver: Oh, you can hop onto the carriage now, Yui is ready. Aren't you girl? <petting her gently>

-Hopping onto the back wagon, he initiated his companion to move forward. Taking in a few hours. This will be a pain. But, at least I could eat and fall asleep shortly.-

Jiro: You don't mind if I fall asleep?

Dragon Driver: Not a problem at all, Mr. Ren. I will notify you if there's something wrong.

Jiro: Thanks <laying down on the wooden planks> wake me up once we get there.

-Closing my eyes, I quickly fell asleep...what can I say? I'm a fast sleeper and a early bird-

TIMESKIP (A FEW HOURS LATER)

Feeling as the ride began to get bumpy, made me lift my head in curiousness...figuring out the earth dragon panicked in fear, I could tell she was disturbed by something chasing us in the woods.

Dragon Driver: MR. REN!!!! WE GOT TROUBLE <slashing at a guy jumping onto the wagon> 

-I got up very quickly to prevent the utter nuisance incoming-

Jiro: Dammit, when will I ever rest?

-Concentrating on the peculiar force behind me, there was a group of cultist chasing us-

???: Kill them in the name of LOVE!!! LOVE!!! LOVE!!! LOVE!!!

Jiro: AH SHIT!!! HEY, YOU GUYS BETTER MOVE FASTER....THEY'RE RIGHT ON OUR TAIL!!!

Dragon Driver: (Frustrated) I KNOW THAT, WHY DON'T YOU HELP OUT?! DO YOU HAVE A WEAPON?!

Jiro: (Forgetful) No---no---I---DO! Where is it? <tearing through my bag, I noticed a cultist jump onto the back of the wagon> Found it...hey, could you hold this for me? Thank you... <throwing my pink hearted underwear towards his cloaked face which became blinding> 

Cultist: MY EYES!!! 

Jiro: I understand it's not your style...but please keep this <cutting off his arms> between us.

-Unleashing Mokkinbãdo upon those whom tried to kill us, I did not hesitate to harm them-

???: KILL HIM!!! KILL HIM!!! KILL HIM!!! IN THE NAME OF LOVE!!! 

Cultist: But, sire. He wields the---

???: OHHH <gasping> The Mokkinbãdo. <grabbing the minion and bashing his head to the dirt> Kill that boy, before he becomes a danger to us all...Your Master commands it!

-Viewing the psycho murder his own men, this created concern...looking back to see us almost to the Mansion, the other cultist began to slow down-

???: YOU FOOLS!!! DID YOU NOT LISTEN?! KILL THE BOY! 

Cultist #2: We can't...the lord will spot us...you specifically told us to remain concealed...

???: YOU'RE RIGHT?! I DID ORDER THAT. <magically crushing the dude like a juice box> TAKE OUT THE WAGON...AIM FOR THE WHEELS! 

-Seeing a bunch of them hop onto the carriage, they were aiming for the back wheels...noticing as I had no time to stop them all, I went forward to the driver seat and tossed him onto Yui...-

Dragon Driver: What are you doing?!

Jiro: Saving our lives! <cutting the wagon attached to the dragon off> 

-I leapt to Yui, and held onto the driver's arm as he caught me...almost falling off into my doom. He was able to lift me up.-

Dragon Driver: I GOT YOU! <holding my wrist> HANG ON!

Jiro: NICE SAVE! 

-Sliding upward, I sat on the earth dragon-

???: That's...too bad....<frowning before angling his head in the oddest position> 

Cultist #3: We failed, sire. The boy got away...<shielding his face in fear, he thought he was gonna get hit>

???: Not to fret, my "children" ...<throwing his hand in the air> once he lures the "love" we so desperately desire...she will come to us...and then...<evil smirk> the revelation will begin.

LATER

Frantically rushing to Irlam village in a haste manner, Yui fell upon dirt road exhausted catching both of us off guard...

Jiro: Ouch! <facing the solid ground> that freaking hurt---ah! <feeling his side leak of blood, one of the cultist must've cut him pretty good> Dammit! 

-Holding onto the bleeding part, I noticed the carriage driver calling out for help-

Dragon Driver: SOMEONE HELP! PLEASE, THIS BOY IS IN TROUBLE!

-Coughing up blood, my eyes began to weary in exhaustion and then everything turns black-

TIMESKIP

Muffles....and unheard sounds of people bickering...I couldn't exactly wrap my head around whom was talking...is he a friend or foe? I had to find out...so picking myself back up, I searched the entire room and there was something similar to that of the palace...the white textures, the sheets, and the golden outlines of the walls...this has to be a royal chamber...

Jiro: Ugh <groans in pain> Where am I?

???: Sister, sister? Why does boy have no clue where he is?

???: Sister, sister? I have no idea but we should leave him be!

???: You're right...Barusu!!! Take good care of your friend...while we prepare dinner.

???: I TOLD YOU TO STOP SAYING THAT, GOSH! 

Jiro: BALLS?! Your name is Balls!---hahaha XD

???: So, this is how you react to your "friend's" nickname?

Jiro: Do I know you? <blurry vision> You sound very familiar...

???: Damn, you really got dirt in your eye...Ren Jiro <wiping it off with a rag> There....

-Finally able to see, I opened my eyes to find a friendly face-

???: Hi, Jiro...it's been a while...

-Watching as he wore a robe, this caught my attention...why is he wearing one? Especially the bandages-

???: Well, aren't you gonna say "hi" back? Hmph...the nerve of you...<crossing his arms>

Jiro: Hello, Natsuki Subaru.... <Grins widely> did you miss me....

8/25/20