adventures in Time And Relavent Dimensions In Space (Closed)

[Warhaven]

Aurum breathed Violet's Aura on Styx. Styx caught on purple fire.

"Oh darn, no magic. Guess I'll just have to rely on good old fashioned physical violence." Styx said dryly.

A second later, her foot was going through the spikes Aurum had grown, snapping them in half and injuring the dragon, as Styx aimed to kick Violet off of Aurum.

[The Floor Kippers]

"Aurum!" Violet exclaimed as Styx injured the dragon. She raised her arm to block the kick.

[Warhaven]

Aurum managed to grab his broken spikes as Styx's kick was blocked. He pass one back to Violet.

"Stab her! It doesn't have to be lethal, just stop her!" Aurum shouted excitedly, blasting Styx with regular fire.

[The Floor Kippers]

Violet took the spike and waited for the right moment.

[Warhaven]

Styx was attacking them both again, a foot to Aurum's face, a fist to Violet's, there was an opening to stab Styx with the spike, which would end the match.

[The Floor Kippers]

Violet swung her arm back and stabbed Styx with the spike.

[Warhaven]

Styx fluttered to the ground, and lay there at Bahamut's feet, Aurum landed, feeling victorious.

"That, was hard." he commented, as Bahamut quietly tended to Styx's injuries.

[The Floor Kippers]

"Not every battle is a pushover," Spiridon said, healing Aurum, "Even for me."

"Sometimes a fight is about surviving until back-up arrives," Nigel said.

[Warhaven]

Styx slowly stood as the children were healed.

"Good job." Styx said, smiling.

"Thank you." Aurum said, grinning.

[The Floor Kippers]

"Thank you," Violet smiled, "I hope I didn't hurt you too bad."

[Warhaven]

"You almost killed me Violet, that's not easy to do." Styx said, being honest.

"Oh dear, it was just supposed to be a sparring match!" Aurum protested.

"Not every fight you'll ever be in will be a sparring match." Styx pointed out.

[The Floor Kippers]

"She's right," Nigel said, "Once you get out there, most people you fight won't play to set rules."

[Warhaven]

"And most of them will view killing you as being the simplier, easier to follow path. The only chance you have then, is them viewing your princess status as having some sort of value, and that's if they recognize you as a princess at all." Bahamut cautioned.

"Who doesn't know Violet's a princess?" Aurum demanded, having another cup of tea after that difficult last battle.

[The Floor Kippers]

"People who aren't from The Floor Kippers," Nigel said, "And don't forget people who know that, but don't give a damn, or if they do, it's the reason they went after her."

Violet held herself closer to Aurum, feeling a little frightened.

[Warhaven]

"That's why Dragon riding!" Aurum said, understanding.

"Exactly. It's also Why Violet has to learn to fight. This fighting though has become blended with her magekiller studies, as learning to use her Aura naturally involves learning to fight." Bahamut said.

[The Floor Kippers]

"That helps you two, in turn, to mold into an efficient team," Spiridon said, "Capable of surviving most fights."

[Warhaven]

"Imagine what you'll be capable of in a few years." Bahamut said.

Aurum's eyes widened as he imagined the prospect.

"Why, we'll be even deadlier than they are." Aurum fantasized, pointing at Spiridon and Nigel.

"Yeah keep dreaming buddy." Styx snorted, amused.

[The Floor Kippers]

"Maybe, Maybe not," Nigel said, "We have a few centuries head start, but nothing beats the enthusiasm of youth."

[Warhaven]

"No, you want youthful enthusiasim, you should watch Erdin try to outprank, outwit, and generally outplay his grandparents, Eris and Pachuco. Now there's entertainment." Styx grinned.

[The Floor Kippers]

"Well, in some cases the enthusiasm of youth can't tell when it's fighting a losing battle," Nigel chuckled.

[Warhaven]

"I think he's going to successfully pull a fast one on them tomorrow though, only because I don't think either of them will be expecting it." Styx theorized.

"Expect what?" Aurum asked.

"Now, I can't spoil his surprise." Styx grinned.

[The Floor Kippers]

"Let us know how it turns out," Violet said.

[Warhaven]

"Well then, we'd best break up and go home, or tomorrow will never come." Styx said.

"I thought you weren't too fond of Erdin." Bahamut pointed out.

"I decided to accept the fact that I like him, instead of fight it. I know this means continued association with him will mean falling in love, but I guess some things just can't be helped." Styx grumbled, then disappeared.

Bahamut chuckled as he went inside for the night.

.....

The next day, in harmony....

Erdin was excitedly rushing through breakfast, grinning wickedly the entire time.

"Looks like we'll have to get a bath ready before he comes home." Lily remarked to Ordinatio, grinning. Today was a day Erdin was supposed to spend with his grandparents, learning Chaos. Yesterday had been Order, with his father.

[The Floor Kippers]

Ordinatio grinned, then looked shocked as Eris hauled herself out of his coffee.

"Morning," She said cheerily.

[Warhaven]

Erdin chuckled.

"You seem to have an Eris in your coffee." Lily pointed out dryly.

"Almost ready." Erdin said, starting in on his buttered toast, the last thing he had to eat, besides finishing off his milk.