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Part 14

Layla beckoned to the other two servants and said, "We need to get her chamomile tea. And the medicine that soothes stomach ache."

They left and Layla said, "Princess, feeling any better?"

Raya nodded and said in a low, weak tone, "No..."

"Okay. You have to rest up for today, princess." 

"No Layla...the threat is still there and I have to help." said Raya as she struggled to sit up.

"No dep la." Said Namaari as she helped her to sit up. "You have to stay here and rest up. I will take care of it."

"But I wanna help...what if something happens?"

"I will not allow you to go out there. You're not physically stable to do this. Stay home and rest. We'll return as soon as we find out more information." she commanded.

"okay" replied Raya with a sigh. 

Namaari wanted to give her a goodbye kiss before she went but couldn't do so with Layla in their presence. Instead, she caressed her cheek and said, "You're gonna be okay soon."

Raya blushed and said, "Yeah...I'm gonna miss you."

"Same. Stay in bed and get some sleep dep la."

"And you be careful princess undercut." teased Raya

Namaari hugged her then left. Layla felt a bit uncomfortable being there. She knew this was no normal friendship. She suspected that they're probably dating. She was so tempted to ask Raya about it but thought that because Raya was in pain at that moment, to not mention anything that might be negative. Not long after Namaari left, the two other servants arrived with a cup of hot chamomile tea.

"How are you feeling princess?" asked one of them as she handed the tea to her.

"2% better." replied Raya.

She drank the tea and a wave of drowsiness slowly came over her. She fell asleep a while after drinking the tea.

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Namaari and the dragons have found a trail of stoned plants that led to a cave system deep in the bushes.

"If someone is in there, we don't wanna be noticed. If only Pranee was here...She could shapeshift into a human."

"I'll go and check it out." said Namaari.

Supira looked worried and said, "I have a bad feeling about this. I just---something feels off."

"Don't worry Supira. I'll be careful."

"Wait...let's form a protective barrier. Anything or anyone powerful enough to summon the Druun is extremely dangerous." Said Supira.

They all formed a barrier around her that was invisible. She then slowly entered the cave. It was decorated in blue and purple sparkling crystals. It instantly reminded her of where the dragon gem once was. And how she betrayed Raya... But this cave didn't feel like there was positive magic. The negative energy was so strong it literally made Namaari feel some strong pressure. As she went deeper, she heard a sizzling noise then realized that it was most likely a druun. She gasped then ran back to the entrance and said, "A druun is on the way. We have to seal the entrance. Just as you put a barrier around me."

"Certainly..." said Pengu. "Since I have water power and Sisu too, we'll make the first layer. Druun are repelled by water." Pengu made the first layer, then Sisu. The others added their power to strengthen it and then as one of the creatures approached, it turned back, seeing that water was there.

"What if there are more ways to exit the cave system?" asked Namaari

"I know what we can do but I need the help of the other dragons." said Pengu. "I'll go get them and return. You guys, stay here and please be alert. I'll return soon."

Pengu left to get the other dragons. In the meantime, Raya woke from her nap and Layla was on the chair and reading a book.

"Hello princess." said Layla when she saw that Raya woke.

"Hey Layla."

"Feeling better?"

"Kinda...Is Namaari back?"

"Princess it's only been several minutes."

Raya sighed as she sat up. 

"Speaking of Namaari, we need to talk."

"About what?"

"You and Namaari"

Raya bit her lip, feeling worried. 

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Layla noticed the romance between them both. What will she say to Raya?...And the Druun are mysteriously being summoned! Like...how on Earth did this happen?... Please leave a vote before moving along <3