At last, I drew them in a way that Iâm happy with! Here are the lovers, Onnes and Ninus from Babylonia by Costanza Casati! Done with Crayola crayons.
A thunderclap clashed at his ears, as Talon turned slightly to the window, he swore that something is looming. He glanced at Ninus perched at the corner âSeems our friend is backâŠâ as he watched flickers of flame came over the inn.
âWho..What...The..hell..â Talon blurted hastily as he glanced at Ninus grinning madly as he watched a swarm of people crowding âSeems a storm is brewing..â Without any word, the whole inn becomes deserted and left the group all alone. âI think we should make a move on..â Maybe the only person that is left, is the innkeeper who looks pretty amused about the hullabaloo of a certain dragon.
The innkeeper jeered slightly "Well good luck with that.." as he spat upon the mug to polish the glass "I think it is all bollocks.."
Somehow Talon slowly climbed up the hill âWell I might be damned..â as he seen many people crowd around âI wonder who you send the news about it..â he noticed how they used anything to capture a dragon, from pots and pans to perhaps one lord with a twirling mustache carrying many swords and his pack of hounds which one glared at him. âEagle eyes..â Talon muttered quietly to Ninus. âWe better keep watch, we arenât the only ones wanting that dragon..â Somehow a roar rippled through the woods, Ninus ran hurriedly âSeems we got one to catch." as he broke off from the group "I need a stretch..:
Talon mummer over, pushing over the crowd âI will not let you die..â , Cecily nudged Talon slightly "I am not leaving you either ..â Somehow they ran faster and faster, Emielâs eyes glanced at the crowd, growing bigger and bigger âHow are we going to stop itâŠâ and somehow they lost Ninus.âShit, we lost himâŠâ Emiel cursed slightly, somehow he vanished into thin air like his encounter with an old friend.
Cecily smirked as she took a dagger âWe just have to fight them, I hope Talon trained you well..â as she duelled with the lord â I am always looking for a challenge..â
Amidst the chaos, Ninus glanced at the lengthy body of the dragon screeching loudly âSeems we got luckyâŠâ and somehow his body caved into the darkness, the faces he killed. A voice trailed gently and that figure stared him to the death, âFight meâŠâ Ninus raised an eyebrow and sliced a tree bark, slowly his body become paralyzed, and his hands moved back and forth with the dagger. The blackness came over him, and what he heard is a word from Talon on the bar. âWe cannot do anything much, all we could do is to stare death in the face, and just live nobly and without fearâŠâ Somehow he yelled loudly, and saw the figures hounding him, without a blink, he sliced and chopped one another, all like a tidal wave that never ended.
Until a voice made him still. And it bathed in whiteness, and what he saw plainly, is a maze of trees, and Ninus keep running back and forth until exhaustion crept towards his body.
Somehow he felt something warm. A voice pierced through the woods âWe must say one thing..â He recognized the voice and he glanced at Briar cradling the dragonâs wounded face. Tears staining on the dragon's face, praying for the peace âMaybe it will calm the dragonâŠâ Ninus blearily glanced at their faces all weary and bloodied from that long excursion. âWe cannot do anythingâŠâ Ninus mummer blankly as he glanced the bloodied dagger âThere is nothing I can do..â Cecily blurted angrily "Are you sure..â as she tore the sleeve from her shirt and wrapped it haphazardly âWe could do something, but it will be useless.."
Somehow Ninus became to calm down amidst the chaos and watched the dragon flashed its eyes on the group .In that stillness, Briar heaved slightly,watching the pendant floated slightly towards the injured dragon. And without hesitation, she said those words and the world became still.
Clue: With the chosen rest chapters What the Heart desires and If Only a Dream ,find the words in bold in the previous chapters for Briarâs words to save the dragon in order to find out about her experience. Once you are done with the bonus chapter, Just one more poll on what coda do you want to end to Slay a Dragon!
Note: So I have fun doing Stand and Deliver so this is the second one with Ninus discovering they are actually having sex which I have a lot of fun doing it,yes it took me a long while to do these due to my illness but surely I will get by..
As Ninus walked through the halls,holding his drink gently,he watched over the time. Maybe they should come down to his feast modestly made by a cook and a few servants,quite distant from his past where he spent marauding around the woods, but instead he heard a loud gasp. It was not out from the deer who is slowly passing away,or perhaps a man which he helped to save during his walks.
But of something else.
And he knows what it goes.
A moan slowly echoed through the hallways,and it grew heavier and heavier,causing shivers down his spine and somehow he glanced at the  mess you made. Quickly he leant by the side,with Cecily gaping at Drago âI do not think someone is..â and she quickly throw her head down â..Oh shit! He is looking at us..â,somehow her hands carded into his head,his nails digging through her thighs and slowly Ninus took a toothpick and twiddled at his mouth âI knew you guys will come to this place you know..â and soon she raised up,with a blush,as Cecily neaten her clothes slightly. âThey said sex induces labour you knowâŠâ as he observed her bulging stomach. âI would be careful if I were you..â and somehow he walked by,with his shoulders rolled around. âGet dressed and I will see you later..â Sheepishly Drago peeked out from her dress,with his lips dripped in her essence. âWell I am famishedâŠâ as he nuzzled her belly slightly âI think a meal would suffice..â
âDo not try,you have my fill with me..â Cecily teased slightly,as she fiddled her breasts slightly âCome let our host do not wait for us.â,and soon they held hands together âI expect him to be famishedâŠâ The only cleanser is a caress in the breast,which both smirked cheekily.
âNot yet..â Ninus scratched his head slightly,as he is about to fall asleep âI suppose we introduce each other,like any shitty noble..â, he mockingly bowed at The Avenger and Talon âI am indeed sir Ninus,your humble servant..â Talon raised an eyebrow,in fact he is at all not amused on his mocking movements. âLook I am not into that thing,I need to know where you came from.â Cecily gave her most corterous bow amidst her discomfort. Ninus scratched his head on that pretty face. He seem to be on watch over that new visitor.That built up Talonâs rage even more. Somehow she gave a punch on him by the shoulder âJust follow his lead,after all we are gentlemen..â
âWhy..We do not know who the hell he is..â That gentleman grew even more furious âWhat if he is going to plunder our stuff..â The gentleman seems even more persistent than before as he took out a dagger out from his pocket âPerhaps we could fight for him,and then it will decide if you are doing it your way or mine.."
âKeh..â Ninus shook his head âI knew that all nobles are all airheadsâŠâ Ninus leant by the side of the tree,grabbing a stick and watching them duel. That eased his digestion of the bread and cheese,and to see them squabble is perhaps even more amusing .
âThat should be interesting."
Somehow the celebrations went heady,with Drago sighing at the background and in perpetual horror of Cecily deciding to agree that creature to come to the wedding. His face become black as night despite Cecilyâs radiating prescene on her wedding .
âOhhhh me..meâ Ninus rolled his eyes slightly on Dragoâs grouchiness when he was poured that glass of wine. "About that." as Ninus cheekily glanced Drago which by now,is gently soused by the stories of their wild past. He slung Drago by the shoulders uninhabited by the stares of the crowd, "I still do not get it why you decided to marry Cecily,I mean you have the women in the world..â Drago sulked slightly on Ninusâ taunts. âBut you chose her,I will be damnned,I will never seen such a beauty like her..I mean everyone just worship her by the feet,as if she is the goddess herself.."
âYou seem to be famished..â Cecily chirped slightly as she leant her head on his shoulder.âNot quite..â Drago shot back sacarstically as he watched Talon bringing up a hunk of meat to the table. Just watching him eating manically made him grossed out âIn fact I am hoping all this is over.â Cecily held him by his shoulder âPlease..â She glared at both Ninus and her husband. Cecily clasped his shoulder âCould I speak to my husbandâŠâ
âSure it is between you,husband and wife,you are officiated by the queen Caelestra..â Ninus picked out the bone cleanly âAs you wish..â Cecily gave him a nice bow. âThank you.â
Somehow Ninus watched them heaved back and forth âI am not giving you my answer,until I see blood..â
âThat is not funny at all..â Talon shouted slightly as he tried to dodge away Cecilyâs blows. Ninus purposefully ducked his ear out,and gave a shitâeating grin âI cannot hear you..â Ninus gave a click by the tongue to annoy Talon even more. âI think that gentleman is winning.â
âNo way!â and somehow that gentlemanâs dagger nearly inched his throat and he gave a smirk. Somehow he locked his arm and let him collapsed to the ground. Talon felt a thump in the ground. And that gentleman smirking slightly on his fall.
âSeems I beat you..â Talon puffed his face slightly,gripping his hand on her arms. âCome on,let me see where is he from..â The gentleman smirked at Ninus. âto repeat that question from my friend,whom by the name is Talon,the Guard dog of Arcona..â
Ninus raised an eyebrow âNow that is what I expectedâŠâ There the gentleman gave a warm grin. âAnd your friend has a good term,always stiff and always on the lookout. What did you call yourself.â
âThe AvengerâŠâ and slowly she glanced at the other two,including a smiling girl âI suppose the one I overheard is BriarâŠâ
âYes..â Ninus glanced at the other man,he seems to be silent as he shuffled his feet back and forth,as his eye trailed to the dagger he is holding âAnd this young man..â
âThat is Emiel..â Cecily nudged him to bow down. Emiel awkwardly bowed to him (with some help of a down-trodden Talon. âEmiel..pleased to meet you.â Ninus laughed loudly at the introductions âI knew you guys are gullible as you looked..â
Cecily smirked slightly âNot quite,I guess you must come from a long way back,you know our status and yet you do not come from nobility..â as she took out a small bottle. Talon thought to himself,she must sneak it out from one of her past lovers. âPerhaps why go to the forest itself.â
Ninus raised his upper lip,as he took an another drink âI thought that I have given up hope,in that moment I saw something..â Ninus recalled on walking in the woods,shooing the children away and he glanced at that notice. âIt said that a dragon comes by and cure everything..â
âAnd what is that everything?â Cecily twirled her dagger up and down âYou did not trek yourself unarmed,and your appearance of a humble herbalist spoke otherwise..â
âYou can say I am cursed..â Ninus smirked quietly âLong story short,got into trouble by someone and by drinking its blood,as people mention on stuffy tartness,I may get my life back..â
Talon analyzed his tone,it seems unpromising,but there a benefit of doubt âSo I assume if you get your life,what would you do..â
âYou will figure..â Somehow Ninus grimanced slightly,as he watched Drago holding his fear,with his wife smirking at the side and he gave a roaring laugh. âWell how the mighty has fell you have to deal with that character of hers..â
âI know⊠Do not remind me of that. â Drago replied begrudgely âPerhaps too much I seen her rather feisty temper..While we are courting,I treated one of her friends rather curtly,and after that remark, we never spoke in weeks..â Drago swallowed on that frightening thought that his wife will not take his bullshit despite serving his reputation as the infamous Iron Dragon of the Stands. Not even on his wedding day.
Ninus smirked cheekily âThis, my friend I agreed..wait I thought of a story that will knock the socks offâŠâ It supposed to be his wifeâs line,but suppose he can entrain him a little,after he endure a lot being Auberonâs wingman âBefore I tell it to your adoring fans. â Drago wheezed a little,the saying nearly gave him a heart palpation.Talon covered his face in shame. Drago mouthed out no,but his wifeâs face blackened slightly. "I have something in mind. A wedding speechâŠ"
That does not sound good at all,as opposed to Dragoâs need to grab an another glass. Cecily seems to be beaming with joy. âThat sounded like a good idea..â The fact that Ninus is in good spirits warmed her heart,because not many know of his past other than a few companions and of course himself.
Somehow Ninus fitted perfectly to that team. Cecily thought nicely,seems that he is useful âWell I suppose you are looking for the same thing,you know that dragon..â Talon smirked quietly as he passed him a little water bottle and the basket âI have a feeling you can scout the areas well,maybe we could find somewhere to stay..â
âPerhaps you can help.."
Clue: There will be no clue,thought we have a little bit of fun introducing Ninus to the team,the next update will be on New Year which I hope to work on soon. Thank you for supporting To Slay a Dragon depsite its hiatus due to the busyness of my work and Christmas! So have a great 2018 may all your wishes and dreams come true!
