Three Years

Chapter 13

*Aaron's POV*

I paced back and forth around the room. Aph hasn't woken up yet,and it's been four days. We were leaving O'khasis today, but we didn't know how to get Aph back home. We didn't have a carriage and I have no clue where we can even buy one. "I'm heading out Garroth. I'll be back in a little while. It won't take me too long." Garroth nodded. I walked out of the inn. 

The streets were pretty deserted, but that just made it easier to get places. No crowds is good. I looked at the clock tower. The time was 6:30 a.m. I groaned. I hated being up so early. I found a place to buy carriages on the far side of town.

I entered the shop. I saw a middle aged man with thick, black, curly hair. "Good mornin' sir. What can I get for ya?" He asked. "Can I buy a carriage please?" I asked, trying to to beg. "You can, but before you do, I need to know why." I sighed. "My fiance got very injured. She's been asleep for four days and we were going to head back to our home town, but we have no way to get her there, because we don't think carrying her is a smart idea." He drummed his fingers on the desk. "That will be 3 diamonds." My eyes widened. "But aren't they worth more?" I asked. He nodded, "Your story was so kind and heartwarming,I decided I would lower the price for ya." I smiled widely, "Thank you so much!." 

I handed him the money, got the carriage and horse. He was nice enough to add that for free. I rode back to the inn. I stopped on the side, chaining the carriage to a hook. I walked up to the room, knocking on the door. Garroth had tears in his eyes when he opened it. "What's wrong buddy?" I asked. 

"It's Aph. She keeps shouting in her sleep, saying things like 'I hate you,' or 'I hope you die,' but your name or my name would always come after these comments. I'm getting very concerned." I ran a hand through my hair. "I got a carriage. Let's get her home, Emmalyn can explain what's wrong."

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On our way, Aph kept repeating the same two sentences over and over again. Everytime I heard my name, my heart would break a little. It was crushing me to hear those words and my name be after it. Garroth told me to stay in the back of the carriage with her and the others. 

Mirianth flew next to me. "How are you holding up?" She asked. I just shrugged. "I've seen something like this before." The confusion struck. "How? You're just a baby dragon." She nodded. "Well, you see a baby dragon stays a baby for about fifteen years. I'm only thirteen and before I came to Aphmau, I was a free dragon. I would roam everywhere." I sighed. "Okay, then what's wrong with Aph?" I asked. She cleared her throat.

"This is all trauma. After the fight she was knocked out, but the last faces she saw were yours and Garroth's. Right now she believes that it was you two who put her in this state. When she wakes up she'll be fine. I can't be certain it's correct, but it happened to someone one time. I was there to witness it and I collected any data that could be helpful in the future. Your friend Emmalyn might be better for this though. I heard she is pretty smart." After that, she closed her eyes falling asleep.

I heard Rocky whimper. "What's wrong boy?" He pushed the food bowl I bought him before he left. "Oh you're hungry." I pulled out some meat, tearing into chunks for him to eat. His tail wagged. I gave him the food then walked back over to Aph.

'I really hope you feel better. I love you.'

Hey guys! I hope you are all having a wonderful Christmas Eve or just a great day in general! I found a co-editor so she'll be starting soon. Also I probably won't update tomorrow bc it's Christmas. But this is more about you guys right now. For a while I've been seeing alot more people getting hurt emotionally or just having rough times. I know you don't know me, but if you ever need someone to talk to, I'm always here. I love talking to you guys and if I can make you guys feel better in anyway, it would make me so happy.  So if you guys ever need anything, you can talk to me. I won't tell other people about your problems, that's not how I am. Anyway, I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and if you don't celebrate Christmas, have a wonderful day and I'll and see all in the next chapter. BYEEEEEEE!!!! :3