His arrival had been so unexpected (because he usually never did his civic duty) and so immediate that even Olive was momentarily stunned. Fei hovered uncertainly behind the judge, squeaking. Those who'd never seen their deity before started trembling or bowing down. The extinguished jackalope hopped, unused to the raw energy emanating from just a single being.
The Arcanist collapsed his outerwings and levitated down the long walkway reaching out between the rows of pews and stunned dragons. He paused before Olive, tipping his head to one side, as if questioning, and reached out with one hand for the files to the case. Olive handed them to him, and he skimmed through them quickly, reading faster than regular dragons could've. Then he handed the file back and turned to the defense and plaintiff. His gaze said, You made me stop my plans to end the world for this?
"H-Hi." Kedia spluttered. "Um...."
"State your cases." The Arcanist said, his voice dissonant and echoing, as if several different versions of him were speaking all at once. "Plaintiff first."
Kedia would've stared at the pink god for forever, but Euros managed to overcome his shock quickly.
"With confirmation from both witnesses and my client herself, the extinguished jackalopes are being sued for one million Treasure or one Infernal Fur Chest for discriminating against purplish dragons, especially those who are Imperial dragons and those who are currently being mauled by Cloud Chasers." Euros explained. "However, the accused refuses to admit its -- "
"Her." Phoenix corrected.
"Whatever. Her crimes, and that's why we're here in court today." Euros finished.
"Arcanist, if I may," Phoenix stood. "My clients, the extinguished jackalopes, do not control the festival chest drop rate, so therefore they are not guilty."
"Objection!" Euros argued. "The jackalopes aren't just attacking purple dragons: they're attacking anything purple! Like Silver Springboks, and such others. Plus, they're not only doing physical damage to us, they're doing mental damage to our souls as well! They must be punished!"
"Objection!" Phoenix countered. "What evidence do you have that my clients have done any of which that you'd said."
"BECAUSE THEY'RE JACKALOPES!"
"YES! AND YOU -- "
"Order!" Olive called.
Phoenix and Euros both sat back down. The Arcanist waved his hand, and a plate of cookies appeared in front of each attorney.
"Have some cookies." The god suggested. "And calm down. So I understand that you two are fighting over an Infernal Fur Chest?"
"Yes," Euros started. "And because -- "
The Arcanist turned towards the rabbit. "You should start playing nice." He scolded. "Have a cookie."
A plate of chocolate-chip cookies materialized in front of the rabbit, who gave them an indignant sniff and back off.
"She doesn't eat dragon food." Phoenix explained.
"Hail, Great Arcanist," Olive greeted. "Could you please help us solve this lawsuit?"
"You two are fighting over a festival chest." The Arcanist repeated. "And you think the problem is originating from the extinguished jackalopes."
"That's about it." Euros admitted.
Phoenix looked like he wanted to yell OBJECTION!, but he politely held his tongue.
The Arcanist shook his head. "Magelings, that's not the way to go. My descendants, no matter of which flight heritage, are all dreamers."
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Flight Rising: The Arcane Court of Justice
Fanfiction'Twas the night of the Flameforgers Festival, when all through the land Not a thing was stirring, not even a bit of sand The nests were filled in, the hatchlings under care Dragons resting their wearied limbs, relaxing without fear -- ~*~*~*~ "I WO...
