Isher Notra

Euraidd:

"How was I supposed to know he'd react like that?!"

Oh, he was done for. He had done the unforgivable sin of trying to be a wingwolf for his sister. Some weirdo from the capital named Verp.

Hufen has been making googly eyes at him for a few months. It was annoying and embarrassing, so he brought it upon himself to settle this at once.

The result... was not what he hoped. Verp actively avoided Hufen after the golden Wolf told him some of his most treasured moments with his sister. The problem was that one of those memories was about-

"THE BEAR DUNG INCIDENT!? Why would you ever tell him that?!" She was fuming, clutching her staff so tight he could hear it creaking and almost snapping in two halves.

He flailed his paws apologetically. "But it's such a cute story! I thought he would see how good of a mother you'd be! I still don't see the problem!"

She swung her Saniya conduit at him, but she thankfully missed by a strand of fur. "He's from the capital, you dunce! They're super squeamish!"

He held his staff with two paws in a defensive stance. "If that guy can't handle tiny stuff like that, how would you two even make it work!"

And so, the two siblings entered in a staff clash. Lucky for him, Hufen was not angry enough to use magic against him. However, her ferocious strikes could dismantle his guard if he wasn't careful. He wasn't attacking, only dodging, guarding and deflecting.

"I LEARNED MY LESSON! PLEASE, STOP!"

"NEVER! YOU RUINED MY LIFE, YOU SON OF A BITCH!"

"YOU'RE ONE, TOO!"

Hufen growled, then swung the wooden weapon with such power that it knocked her brother's from his hand.

"I yield-"

A powerful headbutt on his snout made him shut up, and then a leg sweep for the golden Monoke to lose the height advantage. The female mage pressed her staff on his chest to keep him on the ground.

"Last words, Euraidd?" Her cold yet blood-thirsty expression was the basis for many of the mage's nightmares.

Euraidd whimpered. "Please... If this is to be the end..." He closed his eyes and shuddered. "Do it with one blow."

The crystal tip of the staff shined with a glorious blue glint as the sun blessed the victor when she swung the weapon upward. The male mage smiled at how beautiful his last moments were. It was like an angel of war was about to claim his life.

Hufen roared as she swung the conduit down for the final blow! Euraidd accepted his fate as the world dramatically slowed down! Until!

"HELP! SOMEONE!"

The Human...?

Oh, right! They had a job, hadn't they?!

I don't know why I spent so much time here, to be honest. It's easy to get caught up in the emotions of the ones I narrate through. I'll get better at this. I think.

Euraidd jumped back to his feet. "What is that over there?"

They were at the river bank where they met the old couple yesterday. They could only see the boat being pushed in circles by a whirlpool. A strange figure flying right on top in the same direction could also be seen.

Hufen squinted her eyes. "If I had to guess, it would probably be an Amikiri. We have to approach them to be sure." She grasped her staff with her mouth and prepared for a swim. "Euraidd, let's-"

Right. The whiteish Wolf remembered her brother's condition. That dumb fuck.

He fidgeted his fingers with a sheepish smile. "Hey, sister..."

Stella:

She threw up. A lot more than she expected.

After painting the water green, she was still on the tortuous ride, courtesy of the Amikiri laughing at their expense. He had stopped flying by that point.

If Stella survived this, she would get whatever she could find to beat the living shit out of him. In that case, the wooden oars would fit the bill just fine. They seemed heavy, though.

Her violent urges were easily fragmented by the loss of her perception of reality. The world revolved into a spiraling spiral. That doesn't make any sense? Of course, it doesn't!

"The girl already lost her breakfast! Now's your turn, old Frog!" The delinquent cackled.

"STOP THERE, YOU FIEND! DRAGON'S GUARD ON THE SCENE!"

As the voice, which Stella didn't recognize, rang, she could feel an enormous wave of relief crashing upon her as the boat's speed lowered by the second until it finally ceased moving.

"Oh, Namadi's light!" That event momentarily made the girl religious.

She was too focused on recovering to pay attention to the lobster-like Monoke. However, the distinct sound of something rapidly clicking was audible.

"H-Hey, officers! I don't want trouble!" His cockiness was gone.

"Strange words, coming from someone harassing the elderly!" Now, she recognized it. It was Euraidd.

Stella finally had the stomach to look at the guard, who... was riding his sister. Of course...

Poor Hufen was not having a good time, by the look of her face. Neither was the delinquent, with his snapping pincers that sounded like an assault rifle.

Wait! Her plan! He was floating pretty close to her.

Padda had brought some oars in case of the motor malfunctioning. A great call, especially now.

Stella grabbed one, expecting it to be difficult to wield, but the opposite proved true. She swung the instrument like a tennis racket. It was so light!

It was perfect.

Her wicked grin was carved on her facial features as she prepared for a deliciously devious revenge.

"That Human is under the protection of the Dragon's Guard! Desist, or else you will be arrested!" Euraidd continued with the intimidation.

"Of course, of course! Anything you want!" His pincers stopped. "Wait, did you just say-"

SLAM!

"HOME RUN!"

Stella launched the Amikiri into the depths of the Sampiens. Her smile widened as her vindication succeeded.

In other words, damn, that felt good!

"I hope you like champignon, you sonofabitch!." Her cocky smile was there to stay.

"Nice swing, kiddo!" Padda laughed while tapping Stella's back. It hurt a little.

"Yeah..." Euraidd wasn't as enthusiastic. "But next time, let the adults handle this, okay?"

Before Stella could respond, Hufen took everyone by surprise with the aggression in her voice. "Euraidd! Get on the damn boat, already!"

Lien:

Wait. Why I can't see anything?

Oh. I'm on Lien's point of view. Why? I was going for the Amikiri.

That was never an issue before. Maybe I got too carried away. It's my first time, after all.

And doing this job is tiresome! Be grateful, I'm doing this for you, y'hear!

Well, since we're already here...

Something took the pup's attention, a sound and smell coming from the same direction. It smelled somewhat similar to the fish she caught two days ago.

She wanted to know more!

"Lien. Don't."

Capt. Tash already knew her next move. It was oddly comforting knowing how well her mother knew her. Or maybe she was THAT predictable.

Whatever. Lien could already pick up on Stella's smell.

She was so excited!

???

Ha! Got the right one!

Told you it was only a matter of experience.

Wait. I can't see anything again. What the h- Oh, the Amikiri passed out. Great...

......

I guess it's just you and me now. How was your day? Assuming you have a life outside reading my attempts at a decent narration.

I'm sure you have. Better than me, stuck in a literal void! Did you know I have no idea of what I look like?! There are no mirrors in here! Just...

Nothing.

What am I even doing here? Describing the actions and feelings of total strangers. Although, everyone is a stranger to me. Isn't that wild?

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Do you remember my strange reaction to the first Lightspeed Barrage? The thing is, I had this odd feeling almost every time Asra conjured a spell. It's like when a seemingly obvious question is thrown at you, but something inside your mind doesn't click quite right.

That's how I feel. And I don't have anyone to guide me through it. I can't even fucking hear you!

It's not fair! Why was I even born?! What's my purpose? To watch everyone on the other side live an actual life!?

No! I don't want this! I want to be free!

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"Ugh! What the hell...?"

Ah. He's awake.

............

Welp, it's time to do what I always do.

"Shit! It hurts everywhere!"

The Amikiri's yellow eyes slowly opened to find the towering fungi of the Sampiens. How in the world he was there? He was just-

That girl. No, a Human...

He messed with a freaking Human, of all things...

His pincers snapped with boiling anger. "That little bitch... When I get my claws on her, I'll-"

His vow for revenge was put on hold by a giant, looming shadow on top of him.

"OH, SHIT!"

He slithered in the air, away from an earth-shattering blow! A cloud of dust made it impossible to identify his assailant. Was it the guards? The Human, thirsty for retribution?! He would prefer to take a beating from that Kappa at this point.

Golly gee! His karma must have been on the bottom end! Because it was none other than a freaking Ogre!

She was different from the Jólasveinarnir from the Ganvi Woods. While she had some characteristics in common, like a wrinkly face, grey hair, and a big, thick nose, she also had literal red skin, two horns that grew out of her head, and big, intimidating tusks on her lower mouth. She wore a bear pelt draped around her waist and pants that covered everything up to her knees. An immense piece of sarashi concealed her breasts.

To top it all off, this particular Ogre was about nine feet tall. Not a great situation!

She huffed, then roared. "Yes, keep dodging! I love a challenge!"

Today was not a good day for poor Kreef.