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Aaravos brought forth all the supplies he’d need for this to work ‘it has to work’ he thought he got lucky when he found the fragment of a Quasar Dimond in the Sea of the Castout when he was visiting Leola’s remains on the anniversary of her birth.
With that in mind he cast.
“Amor Stella Vitae”
But sadly he didn’t realise he needed her soul, he had used a portion of his instead in hope it would be enough to bring her back to him.
Instead as the magic swirled around him in a beautiful tornado of colours the shape the form took was not that of Leola but a baby
His eyes widened and he quickly caught the infant,he took in her appearance two adorable horns much like his own with an extra spike she had the cutest markings on her face, her eyes opened and Aaravos Gasped she had the most beautiful golden eyes.
“Hello little one”. Aaravos smiled at her
Her small hands reached for him and grabbed his face he smiled warmly and felt that warmth flood his chest his love restoring his star to its full glory.
“Zaya”. He said
She giggled and pressed her forehead against his.
“My Little Star”
Aaravos shed tears of happiness he didn’t intend for another daughter he just wanted Leola back, but he now couldn’t imagine his world without her.
He was exhausted it took a lot of magic to preform that spell, he sat down and held Zaya to his chest and began to lightly doze.
He quickly opened his eyes for he felt the weather temperature and pressure change right above him.
Without hesitation he leaped out the window shielding Zaya from the glass,making it out just as a massive bolt of lightning destroyed his home fortunately his books were all protected by magic.
There was a deafening thud as Avizandum landed before them,Zaya began to cry in fear at the sight of the massive dragon
Aaravos’s eyes narrowed. “What is the meaning of this”.
“Aaravos you stand accused of treason against Xadia, as king…” Avizandum started
“King?,now correct me if I’m wrong but is it not Queen Aditi’s decision to name the next dragon ruler”. Aaravos questioned confused by this revelation
“Aditi is gone slain by you and I am now king as she would have decided, and for your crimes i sentence you to life imprisonment”. Avizandum snapped back.
“I don’t know where you get these delusions Avizandum but I know Aditi would not have picked you for you have always been Cruel and rude and thanks to you continuously provoking the humans we are still at war and may be so forever, I truly don’t know what Zubeia sees in you. “. Aaravos laughed at the dragon believing him unworthy to be king.
Suddenly Aaravos had to dodge for Avizandum brought his claws down towards him and Zaya, Aaravos landed safely two meters away but before he could react Avizandum’s tail slammed into him throwing him further away and Zaya was separated from him only to be caught in Avizandum’s talons.
“NO!” Aaravos shouted and rushed forward only to be suddenly incased in a powerful sphere of water he tried to struggle out of it but it was useless soon crystals surrounded it and his world went black.
Aaravos awoke on the floor of his study ‘was it all a dream’ he was beginning to think this was the case until he saw this beautiful ornate gold rimmed looking glass with draconic writing that read. “ In darkness gaze upon a fallen star”. Aaravos read aloud he glanced at the lit fireplace and used his magic to survey his home only to discover it was enclosed in a magic sphere he was trapped, one thought came to mind.
‘Zaya’
With that in mind he summoned the flames to himself and extinguished them, the looking glass then viewed the outside and he saw the inside of the storm spire and it appeared Zubeia and Avizandum were arguing
Zaya was in Avizandum’s right paw, Aaravos placed his hand on the glass desperate to help his daughter.
Zubeia noticed Aaravos looking fearfully at his child Avizandum followed her line of sight and saw Aaravos the king grinned menacingly he squeezed his talons closer to the infant.
Aaravos slammed his hands on the glass his eyes glowed trying to make the dragon understand that if he hurts Zaya he would be sorry.
Zubeia knew Aaravos could read her lips so she asked “what is her name?”
Aaravos looked at Zubeia and used magic to show her name, the Arch dragoness repeated it to Avizandum but he did not care all he cared about was showing his superiority to the elf.
With that in mind Avizandum threw Zaya upwards and opened his jaws ready to devour her.
“ NO!!!!!” Aaravos screamed out tears poured down his face.
Light flooded the storm spire and cut Aaravos off from the outside world.
“ No, no please no not again please”. Aaravos cried collapsing to the floor infront of the looking glass his chest burned his Star going dark once more.
~Storm spire~
Zubeia roared out lightning lighting up the lair and tackled Avizandum carefully catching the small elfling on her soft velvety tongue.
Avizandum was shocked his mate attacked him over the not even a snack sized elf.
“ What are you doing Zubeia?” He roared out.
Zubeia carefully placed Zaya in her paws smiling at the baby.
“I’m not going to let you kill her Avizandum,she is an innocent child”. Zubeia argued
Avizandum growled at his mate. “ SHE is Aaravos’s brat, she must be destroyed before she can be blessed by the stars with immortality”. He tried to argue but Zubeia would hear none of it.
“The answer is no Avizandum”. She snarled refusing to back down.
The Arch dragon sighed before relenting.
“Very well my love, but good luck finding someone to look after her”. With those words he turned and left for the sun was rising and he had to patrol the border.
Zubeia thought for a few minutes before sudden realisation struck her. “ I know a grumpy lonely dragon that would love company”. She exclaimed before heading out of the spire holding Zaya close to her chest Zubeia took flight and headed to Umber Tor.
After thirty minutes of flying Zubeia landed at the great gates of Umber Tor,the gate guardians Terbium and Chert awoke and saw the dragoness.
“Welcome to the great gates, how can we help you”. Terbium asked calmly
“Yes I must speak with Rex Igneous,it is of vital importance”. The dragon queen informed them
“Very well, welcome to Umber Tor”. Terbium said and with that he and Chert used their staffs to open the gates.
Zubeia immediately walked through the halls of the mountain and into Rexes lair.
“Rex Igneous we must speak, please I need your help”. Zubeia called out.
The hot spring pools at the back of the lair began to bubble and the Arch dragon of the earth burst from the water his yellow eyes locked onto Zubeia he walked forward.
“Queen Zubeia to what do I owe the pleasure of your visit, you said you needed my help”. He questioned looking at the dragoness with fondness in his eyes.
“As you know we captured Aaravos but there was an unforeseen circumstance”. With those words Zubeia revealed the baby star touch elf sleeping against her chest.
Rexes eyes widen he couldn’t believe it he lowered himself so he could get a better look.
“ she’s so cute, what’s her name”. He asked a smile crossing his face.
“ Zaya, Aaravos had his eyes on her the whole time like he was terrified of loosing her”. Zubeia said sadly thinking about how she betrayed Aaravos’s trust by telling Avizandum about Leola and how Aaravos would be powerless after trying to bring her back.
Rex looked at the little elf taking in her star marks the glowed brightly. ‘She has very strong magic’. He thought.
“What do you need my help with exactly Zubeia?”. He asked lifting his gaze to hers
“Zaya needs someone too look after her and I thought of you”. She said unsure of what he would say.
Zaya woke up and looked at Rex she was unafraid of him and reached her hands out to him, touching his snout Rex blinked at her his pupils widen and he is immediately captivated he looks at Zubeia once again.
“Very well I will gladly take care of her”. Rex said no hesitation.
Zubeia smiled and carefully handed Zaya to him, Rex laid down and gently placed Zaya against his chest.
“Thank you Zubeia I won’t fail,she will grow into a strong woman”. Rex vowed.
Zubeia nodded and left heading back home to the storm spire.
“Uh Rex Igneous…sir is that an elven baby”. Terbium asked in a respectful tone sadly chert wasn’t quite as respectful.
“Oh it’s a hideous little thing isn’t it ,I feel sorry for its parents”. He said in a mocking tone,Terbium smacked his forehead.
Rex looked up at him and growled chest lighting up.
“Forgive his Stupidity sire he knows not what he says”. Terbium quickly said trying to spare his foolish companion from the Arch Dragons wrath, Rex calmed only slightly.
“Her name is Zaya and she is my responsibility now that her father has been imprisoned, so we will need to make my lair more infant friendly and she will need nourishment and soon”. Rex informed the two.
“As you command sire”. Terbium replied and quickly got to work chert however didn’t move yet.
“Forgive me sire but what kind of elf is she and who is her father” he asked unsure if he was actually allowed to ask the great dragon such questions.
Terbium shook his head and continued working.
“ She is the Daughter of Aaravos which makes her a Star Touch Elf”. Rex replied Chert wanted to ask more but he figured he’d learn more as time went on so while Terbium cleaned Chert went out to collect milk fruit to feed the young elf.
Rex curled up so he could insure Zaya was as warm as possible the sound of his heart beating lolled her to sleep.
He too dozed off with her but was soo rudely awakened.
“ I HAVE MILK FRUIT, it should be easy on her stomach” Chert yelled Rex awoke from the sudden noise startled but he wasn’t the only one that was rudely awakened Zaya began crying.
“CHERT” Rex roared which made things worse now Zaya was screaming Rexes anger faded immediately his rage filed face dissolved into a kicked puppy look.
”Oh little one I’m so sorry I didn’t mean to frighten you please don’t cry”. He said sadly but it had no effect, he looked pleadingly at the gate guardians for help but they only shrugged Rex glared.
‘Useless creatures’. He thought
“maybe try singing to her sire”. Terbium suggested Rex looked unsure of himself but looked down at the screaming infant and began to sing.
“Come stop your crying
It will be alright
Just take my hand
Hold it tight
I will protect you
From all around you
I will be here
Don't you cry
For one so small
You seem so strong
My arms will hold you
Keep you safe and warm
This bond between us
Can't be broken
I will be here don't you cry
'Cause you'll be in my heart
Yes, you'll be in my heart
From this day on
Now and forever more
You'll be in my heart
No matter what they say
You'll be here in my heart
Always
Always”
He finished the song and Zaya was no longer screaming and crying she was looking up smiling at him.
Chert crushed the fruit to make it nice and soft before handing it over to the baby whom quickly began eating it.
Rex smiled lovingly at the child. “Don’t worry little one I will protect you no matter what even if I have to fight Avizandum I will do it without hesitation”. He promised then settled back down.
‘This is going to be very interesting this young elf has so much potential’.