Chapter 24: Journey

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The little pup rushed after Dark as she walked along side Torga, he definitely wanted to be included in the conversation. Moonclaw picked him up as he barked excitedly, she placed him down in a cushioned basket as Dark stopped walking and talked to Torga.

(Raven's artwork, I take no credit for her awesomeness uwu)

Torga was weary of what could come if the young Queen stayed, and didn't want to see her getting hurt

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Torga was weary of what could come if the young Queen stayed, and didn't want to see her getting hurt. Moonclaw picked up the basket and set it down next to Dark's paw, the tiny pup let out a playful bark as Moonclaw then spoke, "Are you sure they'll be safe? I mean, we can go with them-"

Torga raised a hand, "No. I'm sorry but the more who go with her, the easier it'll be for them to spot her. Besides, I need you here. I'll be working to keep this tiny village safe, I know how the enemy will work, I know he'd destroy this village just to force her to bow. You are an Elite Warrior. And the war may need you."

Dark was confused, still very unsure of where they'd even go for safety. Torga pulled from her cloak a folded piece of paper, it was yellow, old, and clearly hadn't seen daylight in well over a century. Raven was confused as she brought in some newly built carrying travel bags from the leather crafter. She looked at the old paper confused, "What's that supposed to be?"

Torga held herself up on her staff, "It is a place that can only be found by those who need it. My great great grandfather went there during the time when witches and beasts had not yet came to be friends, before the Era of The Kingdoms. He used it to see into the future, a far one, but a true future. He told me when I was younger, that he made a map in there to help those worthy to find a great power in order to defeat a greater evil."

She turned and looked at the boys as they all four entered the house, "It is time. Prepare to leave, and remember, until you make it to the Night Kingdom... She is not royalty. Understand?"

They nodded, and everything was packed, cloths to sleep on, food to eat, and anything to lead them in the right path. Night and Bonnie started to discuss the map and the safest way to get Dark there while Raven stood outside waiting for Argon so she could help strap things to carry on his back.

As she stood, two Nightfurys came up to her, "Hey cutie, what you doing all by yourself?" She was unamused as she watched the sky, ignoring them to the best of her ability. One got in her face, as she was smaller than him, "Excuse me, I was talking to you sugar~"

She puffed smoke into his face, a warning that she was deadly. He ignored it, and puffed a smoke ring around her head as the other lowered his head to sniff. Argon landed, a paw slamming down on the tail sniffer as the other backed away in time to avoid his big tail.

Argon lifted the two up, growling with an anger of a thousand Suns. They gulped and smiled nervously as he eyed them, she just smiled, knowing Argon wasn't gonna let anyone hurt his friends. He dropped them without a word and they scampered off in fear, making Raven laugh a bit, "You know I could have taken them easily right?"

Argon chuckled, "Yes, but I don't always want to see a girl being the one to save herself you know." Raven understood and laughed, as the boys and Dark came out, the basket in her mouth with the little one peering from under the cloth that had been laid on him.

Raven made a goofy face at the pup who let out a sleepy bark as he began to yawn. She placed the basket down, "So, everyone ready?" They were, after they strapped everything heavy on Argon that they couldn't carry of course.

The plan was simple, Argon would carry the heavy stuff so the Nightfurys would be able to maneuver about and provide much needed defense if push comes to shove.

And, they needed to get Dark to the Night Kingdom, before any females tried to take her place. Which could mean the end for the Nation if the wrong creature got on the throne.

Moonclaw and Ectoplasm gave their children much love, Ectoplasm made sure the two other boys took the job of protection seriously, and Moonclaw made sure the two sisters were prepared to leave.

They gave love to their parents, then Argon let Dark onto his back as she took the pup as well. Hoping to find the little one's family, if he had any left, and make sure he was safely out of harm's way.

The group took to the air, Dark looked back, watching as Torga and her parents faded from view. She sighed, turning and looking as she prepared herself one last time...

...for the great journey ahead.

~To be continued~

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