Emera Lore

The cursed twins(me and Emera Lore)

@Vampiretwilight

The spiders hiss as they begin to close in around Eric and the unconscious Aela. The spider in front of Eric hisses all eight eyes trained on him. The large spider was almost the size of a horse. This one was an adult and it was determined on getting it's food. The Silvia dripping from it's mouth contained a toxin that had knocked Aela out cold.

As Emily soared looking for the serpent, her strong eyes were able to spot the serpent seeming to be asleep in the swamp. It's body covered each inch of the swamp area.

The cursed twins(me and Emera Lore)

@Vampiretwilight

Aela found a wall that would shield her from the outside cold air. She sat down and leaned against it. She didn't bother starting a fire in case it would attract the spiders. She decided to sleep in the darkness close to the entrance which the moonlight poured in providing herself and her friends some moonlight.

As hours passed and the dread never really vanished Aela was able to hear a faint clicking from above her she stood up quickly and turned to it. The last thing she remembered before blacking out.

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@Vampiretwilight

Aela smiled at Emily's and Eric's shy or embarrassed responses to her praise. Although she stood up feeling the carvings of the caves. Eric was able to smell something off putting deep inside. It seemed like it was an okay place to camp out for the night.

But a sense of dread washed over Aela. She summoned a flame into her palm and threw it down the cave as it moved several cocoons were revealed with webs and black bodies of huge spiders descended upon the flame instantly towards the back of the tunnel they were in. Shrieks began to echo all over, it only lasted a few moments before complete silence once again.

"We should be okay if we don't go in too far. And since we were with the serpent maybe the spiders would sense it and stay away."

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Aela gently stroked Emily’s head and knelt for Eric to climb up on her shoulder. “Thanks you two for having my back. That was very brave of both of you. Now you two should take it easy. However, there could be spiders in the cave. I have a feeling those spiders might be the ones attacking anyone or anything. And maybe due to being so many the serpent had to move it’s home. Take a look at this cave. It looks like scratches all along the walls. Or metal scales.

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Aela finished hugging the snake and saw it off as it disappeared into the swamp. She turned looking for Emily and Eric for where they ran off too. Something was bothering her, if the serpent was actually kind.. then the spiders might be the actual danger. The only problem being do they have nests in the caves of the cliffs? Aela was able to catch up with Emily and Eric.

"That was pretty cool wouldn't you say?"

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Once Aela gathered everything, she joined the twins on the serpents back. She patted it gently and it began to move swiftly toward the cliffs. Aela beamed "This is the coolest thing I have ever done magic wise..that is." The serpent paused by the face of the rock cliffs the mountain range seemed long. Aela was unsure where she needed to guide her friends through using fire. Although the ride certainly cut out maybe a day's worth of walking.
"Let's find a cave to camp out for the rest of the night, Eric and Emily."

"Thank you." Aela hugged the serpent who lowered it's head to back to the earth before her.

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@Vampiretwilight
Aela began to stroke the smooth scales of the serpent. Hearing Eric and Emily’s response she looked at the snake. “You know that your the first magical creature I’ve met?” It breathed out as it did white flames left its nostrils. The flames licked Aela’s hurt shoulder instantly her graze healed. “Thank you. For helping me. Me and my friends need help making it to the mountain range can you help us get there and the next step? We just want help, I promise we don’t wish harm on anyone or anything.”

The serpent raised it’s head again and waited for Eric and Emily to get onto its back. Aela grabbed her pack their bags and other supplies they brought and joined on his back.

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The serpents tail was hard it’s scales were as sharp as a sword. It lowered its head to the earth as Emily tried to fly in. Aela paused and moved forward with a hand stretched out. Her flames lowered in intensity. The serpent waited patiently and didn’t attack instead it moved closer to Aela. “Emily, Eric, it doesn’t seem to want to hurt us. Lower your guard for now. Eric, did you read anything about a guardian of the swamp? Something to scare off mortals or those who wished harm on the kingdom of magic? Just call out with an animal noise for yes. And remain silent for a no.”

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Aela shoved the parchment into her bag and stood her ground. Something inside her let her know something was very wrong. The same noises of movement was heard, although this time a large serpent emerged from the line of trees. The serpent’s scales shimmered like sliver it’s eyes were completely black. It’s head turned directly at Aela.

It seemed to be able to sense her mana, and it attracted the snake. It slithered closer Aela summoned flames to her palms ready to enter combat.

As she did it towered over her as it lifted its upper body into the air. It’s eyes glittered from the flickering flames in Aela’s palms.

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Aela smiled at Eric and Emily “I’m gonna be fine, I can take care of myself.” As soon as she finished saying that a loud hissing sounded from the swamp area. Aela stood up quickly “hurry guys to your spots to transform.”