Emerald Warrior

Nag uncoiled around them, "Well, if we see the Empress or not. We need to get to the local healer. My master needs to be treated." he got Toximus on his head, "Hope on Mistress." Nag said.

She nodded, "I will and I'll be back I'm gonna go check on something."

Ruriel followed her, "We cannot go to the Empress, unless you convince the four sovereigns, we won't get near her."

Gwen rolled her eyes, "Oh come on, I'm sure they'll let us in."

Ruriel sighed, "Its seems you won't deterred....but we will need to find out WHERE we are first."

"I believe we are in the Dragon Realm." Nag answered him.

"Well the first item on my list is to find a doctor."

"Well, we should head to the city in this part of the realm. But be careful here, dragons are proud creatures." Ruriel warned.

"Well don't worry, I'll be careful." She pouted.

Nag had Gwen siton his head with Toximus who was out-cold. Ruriel flew next to them.

The travelled through the forest, which was very tropical and bright.

Gwen continued running her fingers through his hair, "This is all my fault Nag. If I hadn't gotten involved with him he wouldn't have gotten stabed."

"Do not blame yourself...my master would not want you to feel like that either. He jumped in the way on his own accord."

She sighed, "I still feel that it is my fault."

"Worry not. Dragon healers are some of the best in Guardian." he assured her.

She nodded, "I hope so, by the way do you know how I can make my wings unfold?"

Ruriel flew next to her, "Roll your shoulder, take a deep breath and exhale." he instructed.

She did as Ruriel said, and her wings popped out.

Ruriel smiled, "I still find it amazing you have wings."

"For some reason I don't. I think I knew about them when I was little, but I forgot."

"But you have more human blood in you, than angel. Most people who have a bit of angel blood in them do not normally have the abilities to have wings." he said.

She shrugged, "I'm different."

He smiled, "Well, Celest was a strong angel, I am not surprised you have the same strength."

Gwen smiled, "I do miss her."

He sighed quietly, "So do I."

"I'm sorry." She took his hand, "When we go back to my world I'll take you to see her grave."

He nodded, "I would like that." he kissed her hand and flew on ahead.

Nag's eyes narrowed at this gesture.

After travelling for another two hours, they finally came out of the forest and to a beautiful clearing.

Ruriel smiled and breathed in the air, "I missed this....I'm home."

Gwen ran her fingers through Toximus' hair.

Ruriel patted her back, "Don't worry, we are almost there. See." he pointed straight ahead.

Gwen could see a formation in the distance, it almost looked like a giant wall.

She looked at Ruriel, "Will I be allowed in being mostly human and all?"

"Not Unless they pic up your scent. But you have being hanging around me....and Toximus, you have more of an angel scent." Ruriel said.

She became even more nervous, "What about Toximus?! Will he be in trouble? Isn't he a fugitive?!"

"We will need to avoid soldiers for a while." Ruriel said. THen he looked around the grassy clearing and saw a red lilly he flew over and pcked, then came back to Gwen, "This is a volcano blossom, that only means one thing..."

She looked at him, "What?"

"Nag has brought us to the heart of Dragon country, we are in the Balthazar region. ANd that city in the distance is the royal city, Balthazar Citadel." he said.

Nag nodded, "Balthazar region was the first thing I could think of. ANd with Raktim in rule, he won't have any criminals rampaging around his kingdom, we have the advantage."

"Who is this Raktim?"

Ruriel looked to Gwen, "He is King of the Dragon realm. He is very strict and a really great warrior."

"Will he recognize Toximus?"

"No, he didn't personally see him. Only head guards and the general saw him." he said, "But if something happens we can leave."

She nodded, "I hope we can find him a healer."

"Well we need to get to the front gates and we will."

They eventually arrived to the front gates. They could hear roars and screeches from behind the wall, but there were also soldiers at the gates, looking at what the people were bringing into the city and why.

"Can we make it in?" She asked concerned

"Let me do the talking." Ruriel said, they approached the gates.

"Halt! How many or you and what is your business in Balthazar?" one soldier asked.

"We seek the healer, we have an injured friend." the other soldier made red dragon wings appear and he flew up and looked at Gwen and Toximus asleep in her lap.

The solider look to his comrade and nodded, "You may enter. Keep out of trouble."

Ruriel nodded, "Thank you." Nag slithered on in and Ruriel followed after.

Gwen ran her fingers though his hair, "We'll get you healed soon." She whispered.

They went through the red dusty streets of the citadel, Nag looked around, "I forgot how big Balthazar was. I was half the size I am now, when I was last here."

Ruriel watched as a dragon flew over the tops of the buildings, making Gwen jump.

"It's a bit startling."

"It's life here." Ruriel replied, "The citadel is very busy but thriving place. "You will find the best produce grown here, because of the volcanic soil."

"Well we need to get him to a doctor fast."

"Wait here I'll ask." he flew on ahead and landed in front of a vendors tent. He spoke to him and the vendor pointed him to the direction of the local healer.

Ruriel flew, back, "This way."

The men in the city eyed and winked at Gwen.