《Not Another Fantasy Story!》 The arrival of the do-gooders MASTER! MASTER WAKE UP!! (Groans... Ugh he\\\''s screaming in my ear again sometimes I regret rescuing that little pest) Xare - \\\"Ugh what the hell do you want you little freak?\\\" ???- \\\"Master! You must wake up its not good for your health if you sleep all day plus we have visitors master!\\\" Xares- (Who gives a sh**t about my health i\\\''m a f***ing immortal I\\\''ve been around basically since the dawn of time ... Wait did he say visitors?). Xares- \\\" VAREN! WHAT VISITORS! I THOUGHT I TOLD YOU TO CLOSE THE PORTAL!!\\\" Unauthorized use: this story is on Amazon without permission from the author. Report any sightings.Varen- \\\" You did master but you are the guardian of Erliona you can\\\''t just seal yourself off from the mortals master the whole point of the seals are a way for them to contact you in case a dire need should arise!\\\" Xare- (I hate it when he\\\''s right). \\\" Fine , fine let the flies in show them to the library that\\\''s were I\\\''ll be.\\\" (But first have to get dressed) Varrn- (sigh sometimes I can\\\''t believe that man is the guardian if earth you would expect hearing that that he would show some dignity but no in reality he\\\''s a lazy , Got cut off sorry - continuation Sarcastic , complainer who would rather sleep all day. *sigh* what did I do to deserve this Jogging lightly toward the portal room in the basement of the castle Veran couldn''t help but sigh in disguise as he draw through the dust and spiderwebs that had accumulated through the years that Varun and his master have been living there. Opening the doors to the portal room Verun whatched with bated breath as he waited for the visitors to come through. Bzzt bzzt Varun watched with awe as 6 humanoid forms tumbled through the portal. Varun cleared his throat and prepared to welcum the visitors to his masters castle. But before he could do so the all visitors collapse apparently too exhausted by the journey that they were nearly knocked unconscious upon arriving. In the library Xern waited impatiently for the mortals to arrive. Xern - ( when are they going to get here I''m tired of posing) Unauthorized usage: this tale is on Amazon without the author''s consent. Report any sightings. AN - yeah he''s actually trying to impress them not so much make a good impression hey I had a hard time thinking up names should I change them? And Veran isn''t actually a monkey just FYI - 2 hours later finally no longer willing to wait Xern storm from the library as of the wrath of God was behind him preparing to give the monkey a piece of his mind and questioned him about why he kept him waiting and where the supposed mortals were supposed to be. Xeran * squish* huh? I stepped on spider? Takes a look around " ugh this entire place is coverd in spider webs and who knows what Else I feel dirty just standing here." I should proadbly cast a cleaning spell to freshen up this place but then again I want to find veran eh I''ll do the cleaning spell first. Muttering to himself (this is what happens when you sleep for a few hundred years) Clapping hands together Xeran sent out a wave of magic that spread throughout the castle that gained power as it went rebounding throughout the castle into every nook and cranky destroying the dirt and grit that had accumulated in the last few hundred years 3 - The Majestic heros!.....Probably Recovering from the shock of seeing the supposed hero''s faint upon arrival Varan shook himself slightly before stretching out his arm and with a brief pause of concentration he gathers the main in the air and with a force of will directed it toward the five unconscious hero''s Verun watched dispassionately as they slowly rose into the air to stop at waist height. Turning smartly on his heel he quickly walked towards the library because knowing his master he would probably have already thrown a tamptrom Veran - " why is my master so childish sometines I feel like I''m a single parent raising a child" *Ring* A wave of highly concentrated magic rockets past him leaving not a speck of dirt in its wake Veran - " Master?!" - " He actually did something useful now the castle won''t look like a pigsty anymore" This novel''s true home is a different platform. Support the author by finding it there. Xern - " I heard that damn brat" he says as he suddenly appears in the corridor Startled by his sudden appearance Veran jumps in surprise Xern - " But anyway damn brat where have you been for the past two hours I was waiting in the library for you to show with the mortals." He says sarcastically with evil grin on his face AN - but notice that he doesn''t deny that he''s childish lol - "I wanted to show them my brillance as a guardian of earth to show them my benevolent honesty my righteous power" "Ahahahahah!!!!" Veran - " Veran could only stare in shock as he listened to his master''s most blatant lies that he had ever heard him say with a straight face and he could only thing to himself." - "If this is the Guardian earth who''s supposed to watch over the earth then we are pretty much doomed if this is all that we''ve got." 4. A Heroes Awake Xern - " Hey you just thought something rude didn''t you like how can I be the guardian of earth didn''t you?" Valarn - " Of course not master I wouldn''t do something so blase as to insult you behind your back." ( I''m just worried about the earth''s future you haven''t left thus castle for about 400 years now." Xern - "Anyway forget about that let''s get to the library " he says as he starts toward the second floor Hurrying after with the Hero''s floating behind Varan quickly caught up with his master staying slightly to the right and behind as they quickly but with purpose walked down the hallway and into the great hall Up the stairs to enter the second door directly to their left. Upon entering Xern Swiftly moved to the throne like chair behind the massive desk You could be reading stolen content. Head to Royal Road for the genuine story. He swiftly summoned a book and placed it to the side of him on the left Xern - " Veran sit the in the chairs and spread the rest around on the floor " Veran - " Yes Sir." Xern - " Veran quickly there waking up come stand next to me and hold these papers and books." *Groans* ??? - " Ouch my head what happens that damn mage must have gotten the spell wrong" " ugh where the hell am I ? A library? What? Everyone''s here?" ??? - *Screams* *AHHH!!!* upon seeing the figure sitting in front with a purple eyed androgynous beauty in a butler uniform with beautifully braided hair reaching to the floor ??? - " Welcome mortal to house of the earths guardian!" 5. A meeting of the minds ??? - Ahhhahh Who are you where am I? What have you done to companions?! ??? Quickly scarambles to her feat while immediately drawing her sword that turns out to be a plain unadorned steel sword that even though looking ordinary gave a hugely oppressive feeling ??? Adopted a stance of having her right foot forward slightly and her left foot while bringing her sword up and and giving off a strong killing intent. Her stance while defensive also allowed her to immediately go into a killing strike or a defensive block or parry. Xare - ( ohh she''s holding that stance perfectly isn''t it called dragon something humans always name their stances dragon something) ???- Now tell me who you are! And what you''ve done up my companions! . She shouted at the mysterious cloaked figure sitting at the desk in front of her with the mysterious beauty next to him. Mysterious cloaked figure (AN lol ) - My name is Xare Alvias. This is my companion Varen not that you have any right to know or demand anything after breaking into my home Your group of so called friends are also intruders upon my home by way of a magic circle so please introduce yourself Ms. Intruder knight. ???- Blushing furiously but relaxing her stance she cleared her throat while with one hand brushing carrot colored hair out of her eyes This narrative has been unlawfully taken from Royal Road. If you see it on Amazon, please report it. Bows ???- My name is Sarefiel FareCreail of the FareCreail family As Several groans emit behind her she swiftly turns on a heel and begins to examine her traveling companions Xare-Hmph what do you think Varen? Varen- I don''t know master I don''t have enough information about her from that small exchange but she appears a but airheaded? Xare- Ohh why do you say that? Varen- Because she immediately lowered her sword after a few words from master. Xare- Heh true but this is getting interesting I can''t wait until her friends wake up here. Varen- *sigh* Master please rein in your sadistic tendencies. Xare- Hey! I don''t have sadistic tendencies I just like interesting things who''s the one who sees other races as beneath you? Varen- I do that to protect your integrity master you can''t be involved with common filth. Xare-......... ( Sometimes I worry about him even after almost a thousand years I still don''t get his personality and he says I''m sadistic) AN- lol two really mean people their destined to be together. Lol SareFiel- (I wonder if they know I can hear them or if they really even care,) Story update not a chapter sorry So hey fuel2rock here just want to say that I''ll be adding a chapter around 3 pm or around 5 This next chapter should be considerably longer and I wanted ask for a few comments of how the first few chapters came out I will be developing my characters in more depth and a bit of a back story after this next chapter heh sorry spoiler This content has been unlawfully taken from Royal Road; report any instances of this story if found elsewhere. Anyway thx hope your looking forward to the next chapter 6- The smart ones and ... Well the airhead ???- *groans in pain* slowly opens eyes but begins to rapidly blink his eyes to try and hurriedly disipate the pain that was repeatedly stabbing him through the mind as if someone had took a pickaxe to his brain repeatedly groaning he squinted his eyes while looking around trying to get his vision to focus so he could locate his brother as he slowly swiveled his head from left to right ??? Is able to focus his blurry vision and locate his brother sitting slumped to his left in a chair ??? Sighed in relief as he was able to see from where he was laying that his brother was alive. ??? Then noticed Sarafiel and the mysterious figures behind her he flinched and scrambled backwards on all fours. ??? Then begin to gather mana to form a shield when SaraFiel jumped in front of the two HIGHLY SUSPICIOUS individuals directly behind her SaraFiel- Wait! don''t Zarkel! Their friendly! AN ( And when exactly did they become friendly lol) Zarkel- WhAT THE HELL DO YOU MEAN THEIR FRIENDLY!! THEIR SO SUSPICIOUS THAT THEIR ENTIRE PRESENCE SCREEMS I AM A THREAT!! NOT TO MENTION THAT THE ONE IN THE DARK CLOAK IS LAUGHING AND YOU DONT KNOW THEM!! AND YOU PROBABLY DONT KNOW WHERE WE ARE!!!! *huf huf * Zarkel finished as his wheezing breaths panted loudly in the sudden silence that was broken by the release of several other groans and the low chuckle of the mysterious figure cloaked in black as he watched this improvised comedy skit Mysterious Figure (AN lol) - Now that that is over even if it it was highly amusing your other companions should be waking up at any moment. Varen please go prepare some snacks and tea enough for ten. With a deep bow Varen immediately replied - Of course master at once. And with one turn of his smartly dressed heel he was striding through the door onto where ever he would procure the requested tea no way would he ever get tea from a normal kitchen. This tale has been unlawfully lifted from Royal Road. If you spot it on Amazon, please report it. Zarkel irritated questioned - And just who are you anyway where are we and who was that creepy guy who just left? SaraFiel - That guy was his servant Varen And .. ???- I can introduce myself my name is Xare and you are currently in my castle that you and your group of friends who all broke into here by teleporting via a major magic circle. Xare ( Heh heh in actuality I know why they are here but I just want to screw with them this is pretty fun maybe I am slightly sadistic but only because I am so BORED) Xare - Apparently your friends are now conscious and we should continue this conversation when they are fully cognitively able to participate in our conversation. Hmm? Zarkel - Grr Fine! I''m going to check on my brother. SaraFiel try not to get us all killed you bumbling airhead. ........ While preparing the snack and tea. Varen could feel a warm feeling spreading throughout his chest. As he thought back to his master after so long just listening to his voice could create an indescribable feeling he had never felt before. Sitting the last item onto the tray Varen quickly hefted the heavy tray. As he hurried back to his master he wondered if he was fast perhaps he would praise him. ........ Hey everybody sorry I''m late today had to ho findy run away dog anyway weve discovered SaraFiel is indeed a highly skilled and dangerous airhead how unfortunat. Her companion Zarkel on the other hand is obviously smarter then that bubble. lol anyway heads up next chapter should be either tomorrow or the next night I might just do a chapter tomorrow and the next day. 7. The Real Talks Begin Hey everybody sorry for not posting like I said I would so to make up for this I will be posting 3 new chapters YAY! Over today and tomorrow Also thanks to everyone e who has been reading my novel by a newbie like me .................................. Zarkel- Farimer! Brother wake up! He yelled while shaking him roughly trying with just his will to bring his brother to full coherency. Seeing that his actions were not making much of a difference. Zarkel sat back onto his heels and begin to gather mana between his hands to preform a low healing spell. Zarkel - Light that covers all and brings forth life HEAL! *shwosh* light appears from nowhere and washes over Farimer giving off a strong pulse then slowly dissipating into the air. Farimer - Ugh brother? Slowly opens eyes and fixes his gaze on Zarkel sitting beside him. Zarkel- I''m here Farimer. Farimer- What happend brother where are we? Zarkel- We appear to be in some sort of castle I dont k ow where we are exactly but everyone is here and alive so but there are some really suspicious characters here They say that they live here and that we are the Intruders so I can''t say if we arrived at the resting place of the earth gaurdian . But that airhead SaraFiel is here and as always being herself. Farimel- *Grunt* Huh.....Well the man in the cloak appears amused at our situation and even though I can''t feel anything from him he is not someone we can handle. But there is nothing we can do right now but let''s wake fully the rest of are companions. Brother please cast the helping spell over the rest. Zarkel- Alright. LIGHT THAT COVERS ALL AND BRINGS FORTH LIFE GRAND HEAL!!!!! Unauthorized duplication: this tale has been taken without consent. Report sightings. Reath- Ugh Naien-*grunt* Drefa- My head hurts I feel hung over did we go on a drinking binge again?! Tay- Shitty mage with useless healing spells Zarkel- TAY!! I AM NOT!! Your just like and inatimate object when it comes to manic you probably screwed up the healing spell.!! Jenna- ...How''s my hair? That''s the more important than you uncouth plebians. Rejoice for you get to gaze upon my beauty Tay,Care,SaraFiel,Zarkel,Farimer,Drefa,Naien,Reath,- ......... (.she cares more about her hair then people scary.) Suddenly a man in light leather armor with stwin curved swords stood beside jenna. He the shoved her aside with his knee while saying in a dry but amused tone Kurt- Shut it Drama Queen by the way your hair is full of dust. William- "Stop Wagging you toungs people!! Hurry up and find out where we are I don''t want to be here forever!!!" I n a gruff voice which applied that he was of considerable more age then the rest said in a gruff voice while straightening in the padded chair that he was slumped in moments ago. All together- Yes Sir! They said with fevrent emotion spilling from their eyes ......NOT! They really said it with lack luster emotion while somebody mumbled under there breath about him being a slave driver. William- The kingdoms Doomed ...,.................... So we have met the entire main cast for now and everyone but William has major problems so far we will find out more about them and there next personality''s for now In the next chapter Veran returnsvand finally they have a serious talk ......maybe lol 8. The Adventure Begins.......Finally Door opens with a click and a voice calls out cutting through the noise and chatter of the currently occupied library.Varen- Master I''ve returned with tea for you and the intruders. Xare- Good come in then set the tray down and fix me a cup would you and a plate of snacks I haven''t eaten in a few centuries. Turning to the "intruders" now Zarkel, Farimer and William was it of your group you seem mostly more sane so if you would introduce yourselves and explain why exactly you are here and where you were trying to go. Stepping forward the big burly man with salt and pepper hair and matching beard with muscled arms wearing a leather vest with a grey long sleeved shirt And dark leather pants and hard leather boots with a dark steel long sword bound on his hip introduced himself . Willam- My name is Williams and I''m Royal guard of the Dreat Royal Family in the Edith Kingdom. I''m in charge of this expedition. I''ve introduced myself now who are you? Smiling wryly Xare couldn''t help but think to himself why doesn''t anyone listen when people are talking I just said my name over three times really what a misfit group. Varen- Here master your tea . Placing acup of tea and saucer in front of Xare. He said with a euphoric smile on his face as he seemed to be delighted by the very act of serving him Xare- *shivers* ( Ugh I forgot how attached his species can get) Thank you Varen *sweats* hurriedly turning around Care once again begin talking. -Now again my name is Xare and this is my home now why were you trying to get here via magic portal? William- I guess you deserve an answer not like we can stop you we are gathered from different kingdoms and races trying to find the guardian of Erliona. Xare- And why do you and your companions who curiously aren''t talking want to find this guardian? Zarkel- Because there''s some kind of sickness spreading first the animals now people nobody has died yet but a lot of people are sick and its not like any other disease we can''t identify how its spread and one of the royal children gas caught it it doesn''t react to cleric healing spells witch should negate a simple cold.! If you stumble upon this narrative on Amazon, be aware that it has been stolen from Royal Road. Please report it. Xare- A cold? Tay - I''m a cleric of the Mothers Church she says with a small smile while pulling from beneath blouse her badge witch dipicts a pair oh hands holding up the world like roots on a tree. Tay - If it was a simple cold it would be simple to heal or just wait out with some good herbs and stew but it won''t disappear it will slow down the cold worsening but not get rid of it. Xare- .......... Jenna - Not only that but now all the animals are fine as if they had never been sick at all. Xare- Sounds bad but what does this have to do with Erlionas Guardian? William- Nothing else is working and the prince is getting sicker by the day he''s only a child and won''t last much longer please his parents are helpless I feel you know of where the guardian might be please where running out if time. Xare - And the rest of you? Why are you traveling with him? Sarafiel- My people are forest elves we are not sick but the trees of the great forest are beginning to sicken and healing magic is not sufficiently healing them completely. Drefa - I come from the mountains and are herds are sick. Naien- I am of the water people the waters grow stagnant and pools from sparce he have to roam farther for food. Reath- Came with William Xare- I see well you''ve found Erlionas Guardian I''m him. They all froze upon his announcement but then recovered and begin to talk all at once Xare- QUIET! We will talk more tomorrow replenish your supplies and rest Varen will help you with supplies and show you to the best rooms. Varen afterwards prepare traveling supplies for a long journey for me and you get my old fighting gear out would you your coming to so get your stuff. Varen- Of course master right away he said bowing deeply With a single nod to show his acknowledgement Xare swept from the room. ............................ Ohhh duh duh duhhhhhh So hey everyone I''m writing again been kinda lazy and had college stuff going on so tomorrow a new chapter and i I really will write it ......or will I? Lol Chapter 9 Varen " Master Xare please wake up its dawn and we have to go over where were going first and what we are going to do plus how to start the investigation." *grunt * groaning Xare opened his eyes to see Varen leaning over him with a tray. Sitting up he groaned and with his fore finger and thumb rubbed his eyes while swinging his legs over the side of the bed as he accepted the cup Varen handed him. After clearing his throat Xare stilled while thinking of what he wanted to say to Varen while occasionally sipping the cup of tea. " Are they awake?" "No Sir they are all deeply asleep the main drain of the portal must have taken a lot out of them because none of them has so much as twitched" " Huh well check on them sporadically and when they awake feed them and catch them up to speed. How are your brothers and sisters?" " Still sleeping Sir" " Wake them up they are going to keep this place clean and protected while were gone and pick somebody to have for reinforcements ." Stepping back and silently bowing at the waist he showed his acceptance of the task he had been entrusted. ~ Three Hours Later~ So Commander William we will be traveling back to your home I want to see just what is affecting the young prince and if I can heal it. If I can''t I can place him in stasis to see if that stops it from advancing." " You mean you won''t be able to cure it? Are you not a guardian do you not have immeasurable powers?!" " I''m not saying I don''t but that depends if its even really a disease in the first place but that''s beside the point. Its time to go if we want to get there because we have a long journey ahead." This story has been taken without authorization. Report any sightings. " Ye e e as we should go" Walking into the library were Xare and Commander William were situated and studying the map as they charted the fastest way back. He announced that all the bags were packed and horse waiting outside. " Commander gather your belongings and the others meet me in front of the castle." *grunt* he just grunted in reply while walking off without a word. As they all finally were gathered in front rechecking saddle bags and supplies Xare swinging upside his horse grabbed onto the reins. " Everyone ready? Good let''s go" flicking the reins lightly he started off Into an even canter glancing over his shoulder he saw the group riding in an triangular formation behind him while Varen rode to his left. "Well varen another day another battle" he said with a scary smile on his face with a strange light in his eye as if he was looking forward to bloody battles ahead. Glancing at Care in discomfort he only said " I suppose at least it won''t be like are last battle before your long sleep master ......well I hope. And please restrain yourself Gesth Mountain is now a lake. " " Ahahahahah well see. " ~ Everyone else~ " What did he do?!" Sooo my readers someone *cough xare cough* is battle hungry isn''t a guardian supposed to be nice and not sadistic? Anyway the next post is Tuesday Yolo :-) Chapter :18 Walking up to stand slightly behind and to the left of the guard captain he lightly cleared his throat catching the attention of his superior. snapping to attention when he turned around he saluted before relaxing. " Sir we''ve finished with the warehouses and the workers we''ve arrested four of the workers , so far all others but them are clear in their statements and backgrounds." he said calmly and precise to the point while handing over his report. Gerald as he listens grunted softly as he scanned the report lightly to read at a later date in his office. Without looking up he ordered Alren to bring the four suspects to the holding pen so they could be investigated at a deeper level. " I want a guard on all of them we don''t know how deep this goes so no mistakes Alen." Alren nodding while snapping off another salute " Yes Sir" he spun on his heel and started barking orders st start clearing the warehouse and to move the prisoners to the holding cells.Reading on Amazon or a pirate site? This novel is from Royal Road. Support the author by reading it there. Glancing up from the report Gerald nodded before leaving to head to office to finish writing up his report so he could notify the king in what they learned from this part in the case so far. .......... POV Fai Fai sighed as he watched his future husband and current student play in the grass he coudn''t help but imagine what his life would be like now when his young husband to be was of age he''s not to mention the fact that he''s at more than twenty years younger than him and they somehow expect him to get married. then theirs the mess with the crown prince and and his tutor that desperately in love with him. this seems more like an drama from one of the trashy romance books mother reads. Wiping the beginning grimace from his face he lifted an brow when his laughing charge skipped up to him laughing saying breathlessly " Fai come play , come play with me please!!" he finished as he put upon his most cute and begging expression. Lips twitching in amusement he hauled himself to his feet he said " Very well little (unum ridens) let us go and play for a few more minutes then we shall return to our lessons. I have something interesting planned for today." Grinning Sayoma cheered before racing ahead only to be caught by the back of his tunic by a strong hand saying. " No running ahead" pouting at being caught he grumbled but agreed.