The Tales of Annie

Chapter 3 - The Discovery

My hands were numb as I rested on the ground. Above me was Morgana looking haunting as ever. Her pastel hand was covered in the purple arcane magic. She held her hand up high and released a sinister laugh.

Suddenly a extremely loud roar sound emitted from behind me. The trees shook immensely from the strength of the loud raging sound. I quickly turned around and I couldn't believe my eyes.

A tremendous, threatening, aggressive teddy bear stood behind me. It was enormous! The eyes were filled with vexation; and it's claws were razor sharp. It's fur was coated a brown fabric and had out of proportion plasters. It's entire body was covered in cracks which displayed raging fire inside.

It kind of looked, deformed. But then I realized. I learnt who it truly was.

Tibbers.

But how could it be? Wait. Is this the power that he claimed to have beheld? He can transform to be animated and look threatening to protect me from danger?

No way...

Tibbers released another deafening roar and charged towards Morgana. She didn't look frightened at all. Not at the slightest. She removed her arcane spell she was initially going to use and created another bind. She launched it towards Tibbers. Quickly he grabbed onto the bind and crushed it into his muscular fist. He reached Morgana and launched her away onto the ground.

I couldn't believe my eyes. It was a miracle. My own most prized possession is animated and can help me if I'm in danger. It's like my own guardian angel!

Morgana rose up. She was so confident. She did however look quite hurt by the impact Tibbers put into his punch. She clenched her fists together and closed her possessive eyes. Her wings spread out symmetrical and charged up shocks of electricity that raced across them. They became charged as she flew into the sky and flew far away.

I looked out to see Tibbers. He stared back down at me. A fiery ring casted and swirled around him. What is going on? He then shrunk whilst the flames enclosed onto him. He transformed back into an ordinary teddy bear. I'm completely puzzled. I mean. What just happened?

I think I was right. Tibbers does become living when I'm in danger. That would make total sense. I'm on a common basis not permitted to leave the castle, it's a part of my parent's priority. Staying in the castle and the city which guards roam and protect every single day. This is why Tibbers only just summoned. Because I was in danger.

That does mean that the rumors and my parents were right. Tibbers truly does behold an arcane power that I may have consumed part of. But I cannot tell them about this, no way. They cannot ever know this, or they would take Tibbers away from me forever. I never could depart something so important to me, especially something that just saved my life.

I heard a groan sound. I looked to my right to see Kayle lying on the floor in pain. I grabbed Tibbers and ran over to her. I crouched down,

"Are you alright? Is there anything I can do?" I asked her whilst panicking. She shook her head as she took off her helmet. Her wavy brown hair swayed, her clear emerald eyes shone as they transfixed onto me...

"I'll be fine. No need to worry..." She stuttered. I knew she wasn't okay. And I knew for sure I needed to help her,

"Look. Perhaps I could take you to the hospital in the city, they can help you." I suggested.

"Honestly. I will be fine... I saw what you did there."

"...Yeah. I was born with arcane magic just like that lady Morgana... but my power associates with the fire element it seems. I have some books on that sort of stuff and that's what I learnt..." I explained to her.

"Huh. Nice teddy bear you have. He seemed to do a great part in that too."

"Yeah you're right. But I only just now realized he beholds power and can even transform to become alive." Her eyes widened. She looked shocked, and almost petrified.

"So you're saying. You never knew that he would have helped, and you may have died from Morgana's arcane spell?" She asked me alarmed,

"I guess so." I mumbled. She rose up and reached beside her to grab her broadsword. She reached her hand out to me.

"Glad to meet you. I'm Kayle." She smiled. I knew I could trust her. She is beautiful, pleasant and such a strong woman. I think I aspire to be her. I mean. She has a lot of potential and I'm sure Morgana just unfortunately beholds a much stronger power then her. I reached my hand out to shake hers,

"I'm Annie." 

"Well Annie. How about we go to the city and to the Inn that old man Gragas owns, I'll get you a milkshake perhaps?" She suggested. Of course I won't deny that request, they do such luscious milkshakes at that Inn.

Kayle is like a big sister to me already. Her personality and her glamorous looks... they're just incredible.

"Of course!" I replied.

"Great, hop onto my back and I will fly us over." She replied. I hopped onto her luxurious golden armor and we both flew into the brave sky. The fresh air hit my face and the birds sung gracefully. I gazed as threads of light, lingered in the sky. The trees danced as the birds sung the endearing melody.