[color=0072bc][h3]Ardur The Pixie[/h3][/color]  [color=92278f] So sleepy >>>> onward to new adventures /// day 8 // Evening / Location - home > Heading for the cave entrance. [/color]

Ardur looked on at his friend. The spider was always there for him since the beginning it was definitely strange to see him become consumed in the hard web like cocoon he would occasionally read about when it came to butterflies. Sitting on the floor and looking to his friend he began to catch his breath, casting [u]minor heal I[/u] on himself to hopefully speed up the [u]stronger[/u] skill. The pixie began to think about where he has been and how far he has come while the small cocoon in front of him shifted and grew slightly.

What exactly would be the outcome of all of them here? Where was he headed and where could he go? This place is strange with only the mere mention of humans from the goblins stories he couldn’t help but think about his Sara. If only he could see her one more time, memorize the curvature of her face and her dazzling smile. The ever subtle glow of a pregnant young lady. He caught himself crying for a moment while he drew the best picture he could have of her in the dirt beneath him. Again he asked himself what would she say if she saw him like this? Would she be stern and serious or soft and warm? Just to feel that women’s embrace one more time would be worth anything in the world.

He knew he had to keep going, maybe just maybe that demon lord guy could make his wish a reality. Hell even having just a picture of her would be worth it. Until then, he would have to keep his end of the bargain, he would have to keep moving and keep growing. Keep the others safe and keep them growing as well. At least then, if he ever saw her again he could be proud of where he has been and how he got there. Look at her with pride and not shame. [color=92278f]“One step at a time Travis, one step at a time.”[/color] He spoke aloud even referring to himself with his old name from his old life. Just a little something she would tell him when he was feeling overwhelmed. 

A thought came to his mind while he sat there with his knees curled up to his chest. [color=92278f]“Demon lord im not sure if you can hear my prayer or care really. Once we make it to you I will do whatever you wish as long as I get to see my Sara one last time. I will do whatever it takes, to see to it that I make it too you… that we make it too you... You asked me a question before and I have an answer for you... I’ve seen worse.”[/color] Honestly Ardur was unsure if the demon lord could hear him, but he supposed it couldn’t hurt.

Soon he found himself broken from his thoughts and memories by a crack in the cocoon across from him and a system message explaining to him what Steve was and what she could do. The spider quickly came up to him and joyfully rubbed against his legs while seeming to wave at him. The sudden growth spurt and playfulness of the spider reminded him of a dog from back home. Compared to him it was roughly the same size as a small to medium dog as well. The spider seemed to be over joyed as it scuttled around the small chamber seemingly getting used to its new mobility. The damaged legs it had before seemed to have been healed and somehow Ardur knew it was his friend. It was tamed after all.

Soon Ardur could feel his eyes become heavy, and he slowly fell asleep. His trusty companion snuggled up next to him. The cold floor wasn’t anything he hadn’t dealt with before. But the dream was strange. It was dark, he felt cold, but he was still there and still himself. He could feel his wings and that he was standing on something cold and hard. It smelt strange to him, like rot and death. Then off into the distance he could see a speck of light that slowly began to grow. He began to move forward towards the light and when he did he could hear something, feel something breathing down his neck. It felt wrong and predatory, his flight or fight response was flaring, and he tried to run faster and faster toward the light. The air was beginning to get thick and hard to breath. Then before he felt like whatever was behind him would reach out and grab him he made it out. It was green, wet, bright, and he could breathe. The foliage reminded him of home. Before he could make out more about his surroundings, he woke up.

Steve seemed to have sensed his distress and had already woken up. She was waiting patiently next to him. All Ardur could do was smile at the spider and pet its armored skin, [color=92278f]“don’t worry friend, I think we have stayed here long enough.” [/color]He slowly stood on shaky legs. Really all he seemed to do was achieve a nap of some sort however it seemed like it would be enough to accomplish his next task. [color=92278f]“Come friend.” [/color]He held out his hand towards her, [color=92278f]“let’s go, this cave doesn’t feel as inviting as it once did.”[/color] The pixie then stood still while the spider found a comfortable place to hang on to him and his spider silk clothing. effectively wrapping itself around his torso to stay out of the way of his wings.

The spider didn’t seem to weigh him down too much and didn’t seem too bothered by the fact that they were now flying. Ardur had begun to make his trek towards the entrance. His instincts were already gnawing at the back of his mind. The subtle fight or flight response making its return, but he couldn’t help but think that he just might have slept through something important. The energy of the cave seemed to have died down a little but something more eerie had taken its place. Yet he still couldn't help himself but sing while he flew, perhaps it would calm his nerves. 

[color=92278f]"So here we are
A thousand miles from hope
Endlessly falling from the clutches of a dream
Take my hand
It's bigger than us all
Follow me
To the end of time

So here we are
Tonight our world begins
Tonight it all will end."[/color]


[@Zeroth]


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[b]Level:[/b] 4

[b]Health:[/b] Full
[b]Mana:[/b] 1/2
[b]Stamina:[/b] 1/2?

[b]Inventory:[/b] N/A

[b]Clothes:[/b] Spider silk clothing.

[b]Weapons:[/b] N/A

[b]Magic/Skills:[/b] Shield II, Lesser Flight III, Minor Heal III, Physical Conditioning I, Fire Resistance I, Taming I, Fireball I

[b]Kills for current level:[/b]

[b]Other:[/b] the song [url=https://youtu.be/6wvF3wYBsY0]David Chappell: Terra Aeterna [/url]
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