I awoke feeling change in my body. I stare out at the villagers and nobles, and they are cowering. Fear of which they do not know.
"Milady." Ithil whispers beside me. I face him and he is in shock, amazed.
"Bring her a mirror. Milady must see for her self!" He calls out. A mirror is brought out and I see the glowing white, feathered creature that I am now. My eyes glowing ice blue, not the usual blue-violet with gold specks. I am amazed at my reflection. Mother said it is the rarest of all. No Moon Phoenixes have been born for thousands of years. I close my eyes, whispering a spell to let me speak.
"High Mage." I say.
"Oh, milady. How...?" He trails off.
"Nevermind that now. Bring me, my father so that I may heal him." My form was a huge form. Talons that could rest on the stone floor. I seem to be as big as a dragon. I fold my wings to my sides, waiting for my father to be brought out. I gasp as he is brought out, his life force...I see it...and it is barely there....I stand screeching, everyone cowers. I feel my powers rise and my wings lift me off the ground. I let my power flow to Father, healing him. A bright, white light flashes before us all. I screech softly, falling to the ground.
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When I awoke again, the morning light streamed through my room. I am back in my human form. I look over to see Father in a chair at my bedside.
"Oh, Kairie." He sighed, relieved. He took my hand, kissing the back of it.
"Father. Did you see...?"I trail off, my voice hoarse. He handed me a glass of water and I took it, graciously.
"Yes...and...my Gods...I could not believe it. My father only told me about it in stories. My daughter! A Moon Phoenix! My Gods!" He smiles at me, tearfully.
"Stories? Are there books on it?" I ask, setting my glass down.
"They are hidden. A moon nexus that we can not find anywhere. We believe it is somewhere in a distant land where all magical creatures dwell." He does not look for certain.
"We have to find it!" I say, hopping up out of bed.
"What? And I abandon my kingdom?" He looks at me, outraged.
"Of course not. I will go." I grin.
"Absolutely not!" He shouts, baffled.
"Fine. Someone can come with me. What about....hmm.." I trail off, stumped.
"Lieutenant Lief Torston will be taking you." Father goes towards the door.
"Who?" I say as he opens the door. A young man in shiny ivory armour stood there.
"Milady. I am Lieutanent Torston at your service." He bows a low bow. I feel my face getting a little hot. I spin around facing the window, my nightgown still on.
"Father! I am not dressed yet!" I hiss and hear the door shut, my father laughing behind the door.
"Sorry, dear!" he shouts through the door and I hear them walk away. I sigh and begin packing for my journey.
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