Chapter 2 - Rage
#3 of The Journey
Translated with help of my friend ~Benji-Blacksky
Suggestions and critiques are welcome!
The original story is already at page 92 (I lost count of the chapters after 14)... lol
WISER! - The cry echoes through the room while her hands reach the emptiness in front of her.
- it was just a dream ...
She was in a small room, but it was very clean and cozy. The bed was where it was warm and comfortable. There was a dresser with a mirror and a small window where one could see the clear sky and hear the sounds that came from outside. She got up out of bed and went to the mirror where he saw her reflection. A feline face and apparently she looked a bit haggard, but still beautiful and delicate. She was naked. Her body, endowed with sexy curves and slender, and covered with a reddish brown coat completes her figure. It was a beautiful lioness.
"What happened?" - She thinks - "It was a dream so real ..."
Suddenly the door opens. Scared she runs back to bed and covers up the head. A woman enters, carrying a tray with something that gave off a delicious odor. The woman approaches the bed, leaving the tray on the cabinet next to it, and goes to the window, opening it a little more. The young feline was pretending to be asleep, but her stomach lets out a resounding roar of hunger. Under the blanket she is completely embarrassed.
- Don't be shy, you can eat all you want - says a gentle voice.
The woman sits on the bed while the lioness slowly pokes her head out of the blanket, but before she could speak, her eyes were drawn to something very striking: a huge pair of breasts that the woman displayed inside the neckline of her dress.
It takes a few seconds so that the lioness can think properly. She looks at the woman's face. It did not seem to have more than 30 years, had blond hair and was also very beautiful. The lioness looks back at the woman's chest. Her breasts were really large, but attractive and seemed to wave to her slightest movement. Then looked at her own breasts under the blanket. Were not so huge, but still larger than average and very firm. * (HOLY AVENGER parody, it's a brazillian manga, very well made. A must see!)
- Something wrong? - Asks the woman.
Taken from her trance the lioness feels embarrassed again.
Sorry! I ... I ... I was just a little startled...
Don't worry, I am used to this type of reaction.
But you ... they ... err ... I mean ... (sound of stomach growling)
The woman smiles.
You better eat something before you talk. Ah! Where are my manners? My name is Lavinea. And what's your name?
- I?! My name is ... Risew
- It is a pleasure to meet you, Risew - Lavinea said extending her hand. Risew look at the hand of Lavinea, afraid and remember what happened in her dream. Everything that happened, including the memories of Sisie still were in her mind. Even so, overcome by curiosity, she touches the hand of Lavinea.
It was like before. As if a lightning bolt hit the bedroom and the electrical current went through the body of both. Lavinea was scared away when Risew seemed to look into the void. In her mind memories are formed in a chaos without end. She saw images of another world, like the Earth, but where strange people with incredible abilities lived.
RISEW! RISEW! - Shouts Lavinea - Are you okay? Lavinea shook the girl, worried.
... Yes - she calmly responds - I think I can get used to it...
What happened? What are you talking about? Risew look at Lavinea, but she was changed. Her clothes were nothing but rags on her body was now much larger and covered with a brown coat, her face had bovine features, horns on her head and a tail on her back.
So this is what you look like when you transform... Lavinea became surprised.
Aren't you scared? Are you really okay?
Yes, I am ok. And why should I be scared? Even in this way you are very pretty too.
Lavinea get a bit shy, but soon recovers.
You have to explain everything! But don't forget to eat. While having her breakfast, Risew tells everything that happened in her dream, about Sisie and about what happened when she touched Lavinea.
My goodness! This is fascinating! - Exclaimed Lavinea - You can absorb the memories of those who you touch?
Looks like it ... I'm not sure how or why...
And that person of your dream, this Wiser?
I don't know for sure, just know that it is important to me.
As a twin brother? I have heard cases in which twins had a special bond.
I think so ... Knowing that a person knows more about you than you yourself might have been unsettling to most, but not Lavinea. She was more curious than ever, after all she was the kind of mad scientist who loved to create strange things and find the reason for everything.
It is strange that a person with amnesia to know that much of the others ... What else do you know?
I know I was rescued from drowning in a lake by your mate, Drácor, and that you aren't of this world too ...
True, we are from somewhere else, far away from here.
You were brought forth here by a kind of magical portal that appeared in your laboratory when you did experiments, right? I still can't assimilate everything I "learned" with you (there's too much ...) but, why you, even being so smart, couldn't find your own way back home?
Well I...
Before she could continue, Lavinea heard the sound of a door slamming and footsteps coming from downstairs.
- We're back, Mom! I brought good things I found in the forest and Dad got another big one fish for lunch! - said a cheerful voice.
Outside heavy footsteps were approaching the house, then something hit the floor with a wet noise. It was a giant carp that Drácor caught while returning home from his trip to the city.
- Why don't you get dressed? I'll prepare our lunch. Then we can talk more.
Lavinea leaves the room, closing the door behind him. Risew heard the sound of her hooves receding and fading until they become light steps of a normal person.
She wore clothes that Lavinea had left on the furniture in the room and then looked out the window. The house was in the middle of a forest. There was a small mill beside the house where strange mechanical noises came from and close to that, a garden with vegetables and a water well.
Risew went down and found Drácor and Lavinea with a girl who resembled Lavinea. It was their daughter. She appeared to be 15 years old, but Risew knew she was only 12 and that despite the harmless appearance, she had a strength disproportionate to her size.
Thanks for the clothes - Risew said. The family was frightened a bit because they did not hear Risew coming, but soon it passed and Lavinea smiled.
Don't be so serious about everything! Make yourself at home!
Home ... - Risew murmurs, then smiles back - thanks, I'll try! And I want to help, I don't like to be a burden ...
Lavinea knew that anything she said anything would change her mind, then asked her to help set the table. The girl ran as fast as she could and pulled Risew by the hand, saying: - Come, I will show you where the dishes are!
For a moment Risew and Lavinea exchanged glances. Lavinea realized that Risew's fur bristled slightly, but her daughter did not feel anything strange.
Veronica,right? - Risew questioned.
- Yes! - She said, full of joy - how do you know? Sorry I have not introduced myself!
The girl straightens herself with her hands in front of her body, she wore a simple dress, but it was made well, she had blond hair like her mother (and not only was the color of hair she had pulled the mother), but her eyes had a very strong shade of red as two bright little gems.
My name is Veronica Southern, I am 12 years old! Nice to meet you! - She said with an enthusiastic bow. Risew was amused and get into the mood, returning the gesture.
Nice to meet you, Veronica! My name is Risew. The two set the table. Lavinea serves a delicious dish of grilled carp and baked potatoes, along with juice of blackberries. They ate and talked, but Lavinea was still curious. She asks a question:
- Risew, you felt something when Veronica touched?
- Yes, but it was not so intense - she says.
- Interesting ... - Lavinea seemed lost amid her thoughts. Seeing her expression, Drácor seemed to curious.
- I know that expression ... What are you planning? There is nothing dangerous, right? You know what happened last time ...
- Don't worry, honey! - She laughed - I just need you to hold hands with our guest.
- Huh?! Hold her hand ... ...? - Drácor becomes (more) red. Despite his size and menacing appearance, he was very shy, especially around women.
Risew also felt embarrassed, but could not deny that she was also curious. She reached out to Drácor. He hesitated a little, but seeing Lavinea cross her arms, he quickly held Risew's hand. Drácor felt his hand tingle and saw what looked like sparks of energy go through the girl's arm.
Magic? - He asked.
Some kind of magic - said Lavinea - but seems she has no control over that.
No control?! - He asked, even more worried.
Stay calm. From what I understand this does not cause any damage to the target.
Drácor didn't feels very comfortable with the word "target."
Risew opened her eyes slowly.
I wish I had known Angela, she seems like a wonderful person. Drácor was stratled, but Lavinea put her hands on his shoulders and he calmed down.
- She was. All of us miss her. She is on Earth, along with our other friends. One day we'll see her again - said Lavinea.
- You said you would explain to me why I could not go back there ...
Lavinea sat beside Drácor and he gazed at her.
- It's a long and complicated story, but since you already know much of it, I'll tell the important parts. When we came into this world I was pregnant and Dracor took care of me. We didn't know where we were or what had happened, it seemed that we had returned to the past, because this world has some similarities with the average age of the Earth, but we soon discovered that this was another world and not everything was so similar to ours. To begin the technology does not seem to work right except the most rudimentary machines such as steam engines, then my inventions did not work for anything anymore. Another thing I noticed was more subtle: we are mutants in our world, humans with extraordinary powers that emerge at puberty, but my daughter was born with her abilities. One person said it was normal for children of Daich'el, as they thought Drácor was a descendant of dragons. Then we realized that while strange and primitive, this world is also full of wonders. For here it is common to see hybrids between humans and other beings such as half-elves who heard the stories of fantasy, and other races, like yours, are seen doing things as common as going to the bakery in our world.
Risew laughed a little.
- Funny you should say that. It seemed a quiet day, but fate continued to turn their endless gears, and like everything in life has an unknown connection, a new fact would bring more questions and more friends.
Far away, a man waited patiently, sitting in a large chair while looking in a tome filled with strange writings.
My lord, I bring the news you asked for - says an old man with receding hairline, wearing fine clothes and a robe. In his fingers had several rings adorned with precious stones.
Then say it, Lassur, or do you want me to guess? The old man went back two steps, shocked.
No need, sir. Our spies discovered the location of the person you are looking for. It is housed in a small house near Belcasta.
- Excellent! Do you sent the messengers?
Yes, sir.
So bring me the "Mirror of the Visions", I want to watch personally what will happen.
Right now - the old man said going out.
Finally. Now I can begin my plans ... - says the man as their fingers intertwined. With a dark look he seemed to peer into the void.
Hours later, back at Drácor's home, Risew was playing with Veronica in the garden as two children. Laughing and jumping over a wall that was in front of the house. It was about 16 hours and the sky was still clear.
Risew, you're cheating! You said you would not climb so high!
Haha! You can't reach! You will be IT forever! (The two played tag) The girl pouts, but then smiled.
You will see - she said taking distance.
Veronica ran like a deer and took a huge leap, landing right on top of Risew, in the highest part of the wall. Risew was gaping and sore.
You are very strong (and heavy), huh?
Hehe - Veronica laughs with a mischievous look - that what you got for cheating.
The two laughed and enjoyed a strange sound when Risew heard a mysterious voice... (It is dangerous to stay there) - said a voice in her head.
(This again ...) - Risew thought.
She looked around and saw figures sneaking in among the trees. Quickly Risew grabbed Veronica and jumped off the wall.
Run home and hide! There are bad guys here! Frightened, the girl nodded and ran, but two men with guns and jumped out of the woods.
- Don't let them escape! - Said one.
One of them, that was in the back, yells, while gesturing. - Fireball!
A large flaming ball flew through the air, hitting the girl before it reached the door. There was a big explosion. Risew was thrown against the wall and the flames hit the house and the grass.
- Veronica! - She screams.
Lavinea, who was in the kitchen, was frightened by the explosion. Concerned, she ran to see what was happening and was stopped by the flames that went far into the house. She called out to Veronica and Risew, but got no reply. Then she transforms, returning the kitchen. On the way she picked up a huge battle hammer, made by Drácor and left.
(What's going on?) - She thought.
Leaving the back, she thinks about around the house, but was thwarted again.
- Who are you? - She screams to the many soldiers who had advanced with their weapons.
They were many and they surrounded the house in all directions.
What is it? - questioned one of troops - a "minotaur"?
Lower your weapon and you'll remain unharmed. We just want the Nyaeran - says another.
I'm sorry to disappoint you, but you will not take my friend, and won't hurt anyone here! And I'm not a "minotaur"! - She cried out furiously.
Lavinea moved in, spinning her hammer in a huge arc and knocked down three of the soldiers. At the same time the enemies attack, but she gave him a kick in the rear, throwing him against the fence of the orchard.
She is a monster! - Cries one of the enemy troops.
Look who's talking! It's you who're attacking a family home! - She countered, but before she could continue, a large rock hit the head of the soldier.
Should say I don't like my woman being insulted- says a voice from the vicinity of the mill - a woman so beautiful and tasty ... err ... gentle as her could never be a monster, but I am ... Spreading his vast wings, Drácor took flight, landing right between the soldiers and Lavinea. One tries to hit Drácor with a spear, but it broke when it you touched his chest.
WHAT? - The enemy was stunned - You aren't a common daich'el! His skin is hard as stone!
I don't know what is this shit you talking about, and don't give a damn! Drácor took the man's arm and, without any effort broke it. Howling in pain the soldier tried frantically to escape but Drácor threw him toward another foe.
You better see how our daughter is - he said to Lavinea - these bastards aren't worth your effort. They're all wimps.
Lavinea smiled.
-Try not to kill many of them.
Don't try to be like... Angela - he says, annoyed.
She would be sad, you know.
Grrrr ... Just because you're asking. Lavinea took her hammer and ran to the front of the house.
Meanwhile the watchful eye of a person viewed those events.
These two are also very interesting ...
My lord, the ritual is willing, but the link between the two is extremely powerful. Many wizards are already at their limit.
Don't bother me with their incompetence. Soon the time will come to destroy the bond of the star. Just watch and don't miss this chance, there may not be another.
-Yes ... yes, sir! - The magician stuttered.
Risew watched the flames, but here eyes were dim with tears that would not stop ...
-Veronica ... - she sobbed. The soldiers moved forward and try to surround her, but Risew not seem to notice them.
(Risew!) - she had heard it, the voice.
(She's dead, Wiser) - Risew thinks. Her feelings seemed to come out through her mouth. Her feelings were all mixed up: fear, anger, sadness ...
(Risew ... Listen to me! Concentrate, you are still in danger!)
Risew heard them, but listened no more. The whispers in her mind made her even more confused. She looked again to the flames and sees the fallen figure of Veronica, but she could not see straight.
-Veronica ... Lavinea goes where Risew and Veronica were. Risew crying and seeing flames in the driveway she deduced what happened and quickly shouts to Risew:
-Risew! Get up! We have to get out of here!
Lavinea-... - Risew says in tears - they killed... Veronica ...
-Risew, don't worry about Veronica, she ...
More soldiers appeared out of the woods and attacked Lavinea. She retaliates slamming with her hammer.
-Damn! That way we are lost! - She cries. The magician drew near, saying: Capture the Nyaeran. I'll take care of others.
-Right- one of them responded.
Lavinea went knocking out her opponents one by one, but could not make a way to help Risew. At the same time the magician was preparing another spell. Realizing the danger, Lavinea screamed again:
-Risew, run! Run away!
-It is far too late - said the magician -for you and her! Maximum Lightning! The magician cast his hand toward Lavinea and fires a large electric ray that hit her hard. The impact was painful. Lavinea tried to resist but it was in vain.
-Aaaaaaaahhhhhh! - She cried in agony.
-Lavinea! - Shouted Drácor, who had just arrived - your little motherfucker mage! I'll take your head off and play ball with it!
To Risew everything was madness. She saw Lavinea falling as she returned to her human form and Drácor approached. Everything was moving around slowly. She heard nothing.
(Why? ...) - She thought.
(Risew! Risew! Listen, you need to focus!)
(My head hurts ...)
Risew stood up, staggering. (... My body's hot ...)
(Risew! Ris ...)
-WHY?? - Risew screamed.
All were amazed. Risew looked back at the flames that seemed to bend oddly. Then she looked at Lavinea fainted. Her eyes still watered, but a strange glow emanated from them. She looked around and saw her enemies. An uncontrollable rage took over her heart .At that moment she let loose an echoing roar.
Even Drácor, who knew no fear, felt something strange about the reaction of Risew. Her enemies, however, felt as if their souls were being taken from their bodies.
Risew looks around until she turned her attention to the enemy mage. She raised her left hand toward the fire, which doubled up again, but in her direction, as if sucked in, gathering together in the form of a small sphere near the palm of her hand. Then she turned her hand toward the mage.
-What?! How she did that? ... - the magician choked out.
With a gesture the ball was shot toward the magician as a bullet. There was no time to react. When it reached his body he was instantly incinerated and his ashes were scattered like smoke.
-My body is hot ... ... - she whispered.
Her clothes seemed to burn as she walked, still stumbling, but her steps seemed so heavy they caused cracks in the ground. The enemies tried their best to flee, dropping weapons and other objects, jumping hurdles or hiding in the woods.
Drácor looked in concern at Risew. She was out of control, but he did not know what to do. He still opened his mouth to say something, but Risew soon disappeared right before his eyes. Moments later he heard many pained, fearful cries from various directions.
-God damn it! - He said - what is this girl? Suddenly, out of nowhere, near Lavinea Risew reappears and fells to her knees.
-My head ... - she moaned.
She roared once again with her hands on her head. A roar so loud that Drácor had to cover his ears.
-This is the time! Finish the ritual, Lassur!
-Yes, my lord!
At some unknown place, dozens of strange cult led wizards were on a seal inscribed in a large room where there laid a small altar.
Some time later one of them is brings an object and places it on the altar. It looked like a huge sapphire. Within it one could notice a pattern similar to a many-pointed star.
The mages started a song and the crystal begins to shine. Its brightness increased more and more, engulfing the entire room. Rays of light went outside the building, illuminating many miles away. When the light stops the crystal fell into a large crater that appeared there, and its brightness disappeared. All around it was vanished...