Emerald Warrior

Nag hissed at them and the instantly looked away.

"Do not give eye contact." Nag advised.

Ruriel pointed out, "There." it was a bight yellow stone building and a blue sign in a strange language.

They went in and an old looking man was at the counter

"Can I help you?" He asked, then he noticed Toximus, "Oh my, come in quickly."

"He got stabbed in the shoulder." Gwen told him

They placed him on the table, "It was done with a blade. What sort stabbed him? Normal or energy?" The healer asked,

"Energy." Ruriel answered.

Gwen took Toximus' hand, "It's gonna be okay, your gonna be okay." She whispered.

Toximus groaned as the healer looked at his wound, "It missed his lung and vital point, "But he will need stitching and plenty of rest. Which means he cannot fly for a week."

"Good," Gwen whispered trying her best not to cry,

The healer patted her shoulder, "Do not worry young one...he will recover. Poisonian Angels are very resilient." he smiled, "I will have him healed soon."

She nodded. "I know.. it's just he got that wound protecting me..."

He smiled again, "Also for their recklessly brave hearts too." he added.

He cut his shirt and had him bare chested as he cleaned the wound and prepared the stitching.

Ruriel went over to the healer, "I'm afraid we do not have much in the way of money sir-" The healer stopped him, "It is obvious that you were in a rush and this is an emergency. Do not worry about the cost."

Gwen smiled, "Thank you."

The healer turned to Gwen, "Young one, may I ask you a question?"

She nodded, "What is it?"

"You are not an angel are you?" he asked with a small smile.

She blushed, "Well I am... Just not a full one."

"I have not seen a human for a long while. It was a long time ago since I have seen one in Balthazar." he started Stitching up Toximus.

Toximus flinched in his sleep, "Could you hold him down?" he asked Ruriel. Ruriel came over and held Toximus down.

Gwen squeezed his hand.

He squeezed tight and his teeth clenched, "GGRRRR!" he growled through his teeth from the pain.

"It will take a few more minutes." the healer said.

Gwen almost started crying

The healer sighed a bit, "Young one, do not be upset. He is not dying, but he will be in pain for while."

"I know..." She sighed, then Ruriel suggested that she wait out side.

Nag was waiting outside and when he saw the door open and found Gwen, "Are you alright Mistressss?" he asked.

She nodded, "Yeah I'm fine." Then she looked at Nag, "Did you just call me mistress?"

"Sssince you and my massster holds you clossse to him, it isss my job to protect you too." he explained.

"Oh..." She said.

He nudged her gently, "Do not worry about Toximussss, he has been injured worssse than thisss. He will get through it."

"I know... I just don't like seeing him in pain."

"he will be alright." he coiled around her and kept her comforted.

Then Nag saw a palanquin coming past, it was gold and vermillion painted, "Look. That'sss a royal palanquin."

"Really?! It looks so nice."

She noticed the horse-like looking creatures pulling the transport, but they look reptiles as well.

And there were four fully armoured soldiers escorting the palanquin, "Whoever isss in that, is very important."

"Yeah... Apparently." She said amazed

"The creatures pulling the palanquin are called Dragon Horses, very much like a human horse but much more sturdy." Nag said.

Then the Palanquin stopped and one of the soldiers went to the door and opened it.

"Whats going on?" She asked Nag

Nag kept his guard up in case.

Then out stepped a finely dressed man with dark red hair and what looked like what the ancient romans would have worn. His attire was vermillion and gold and it dragged behind him a bit.

"What a beautiful day." he smiled, "Do you not think so Massus." he asked the guard he let him out.

"Yes your highness." he answered.

"Who is he?" She asked

Nag squinted, "I believe that is the brother to the King. But I do not remember his name."

THen the man turned to the Healer's house and spotted Gwen. A small smirk came to his lips and he walked over.

Gwen froze not knowing what to do.

"Well, I did say in was a beautiful day it was, I think it just got more beautiful." he smiled, giving a bow to Gwen.

She blushed, "Ummm... Thank you Sir."

He smiled, but he kept his distance because of Nag, "Let me introduce myself, I am Prince Ravatus, older brother to King Raktim and at your service my lady." she bowed to her, "And what might your name be?"

"Genevieve, Genevieve Carlson." She said.

"What unique name, and very pretty." he complimented. "I take it you are not from Balthazar?"

She shook her head, "No I'm an angel. I thought the wings would give it away."

He smiled, "If I approach will your pet attack?" he asked.

"Huh? Oh he isn't my pet, but yes it's fine."

Ravatus walked up but he still kept an eye on Nag, who sight never left the Prince.

"He does not trust me." he chuckled, Nag's tongue flickered.

"Well he gave me quite a fright the first time I met him, but you can trust him. He doesn't strike unless his master tells him too."

"And you say you're not his master, than where is he?" he asked leaning against the wall of the Healer's shop.

"Well he's inside." She said not realizing she was giving away Toximus.