The Dragon King, Book 3

Chapter 8. Paws To Meet You

After they get Indrim and Sora to bed, Ronin turns to Itsuki and Foiah.

Do you mind if I take Martha to see Brenda? Ronin asks.

I don't mind. Itsuki waves.

Can I come, Master? Foiah asks.

As long as you behave. Ronin says.

Fawn hurries from room to room caring for Sora and Indrim.

Do you mind helping her as well? Ronin points at Fawn.

I will do my best. Itsuki says.

Ronin and Foiah find Martha and they head through the gate to Ronin's world. Upon entering the hall of his house they hear laughter.

Kate? Ronin shouts.

Kate peeks around the corner. Who did you bring this time?

Martha and Foiah. Ronin says.

Ronin and the others walk into the living room. Martha plops down on the couch next to Brenda. While Foiah stands in the doorway.

Meow are you, Brenda? Martha asks.

I'm... doing well. I feel so useless, but Kate is very kind. Brenda says.

I try. Kate says shyly.

So you must be Kate! Vamor and Indrim told meow about you! Martha holds up a hand like a paw. Paw to meet you! Martha says.

You must be a demi-human too. Forgive me, I still getting used to the idea. Kate looks away shyly.

Martha giggles leaning forward. I'm a cat demi-human, a purr-ty kitty.

A cat.... you say? Kate hurries to the next room and brings back the house cat, handing her to Martha. This is kitty, she is our new house cat. We got her because Brenda missed you.

Meow! Martha says to Kitty.

Kitty just purs and rubs herself up against Martha.

Can she not talk? Martha asks Ronin curiously.

No, she is a domesticated animal. He says.

Martha and Kitty banter meows back and forth as Brenda watches with a smile.

Excuse me... Foiah says with her deep manly voice, tugging at the sleeve of Kate's shirt.

Kate turns with a surprised look. Why do you sound like a man?

Foiah just looks at Ronin in a huff.

She is mute, so she talks through the teddy bear. But as for the voice, she is a Demon King from another world. It took some getting used to for me too.

Since I never really had a voice, in this body, my thoughts sound like I use to in my previous life. Foiah explains. I really can't help it.

A.... Kate laughs nervously. A.. demon king..... you.. YOU!!!! Kate begins beating Ronin on the head with a rolled up newspaper. YOU ARE DOING THIS SHIT ON PURPOSE NOW!!!!!

Ronin stops her. Look, you need to get used to demi-humans, just be glad I didn't invite some rude ones over.

You.... you wouldn't. Kate stutters.

I don't know yet, I guess that depends on if you keep making progress. Ronin glares.

Master can be quite persuasive. Foiah says.

Another girl that calls you master?! Kate glares at Ronin.

She is now my familiar before she had just taken a liking to me. Ronin waves.

Kate glances around the room at the smiling girls. She sighs heavily. I am just not going to win, am I?

Your brother is a King after all. Brenda points out.

Oh, doesn't that make you a Princess? Martha asks.

Unofficially, I believe it really does. Ronin chuckles.

Kate blushes.

Foiah stares for a moment, then looks up at Ronin. Perhaps we could leave Martha here, she can find her way back on her own. Besides we need to go check on Indrim.

What happened to Indrim? Kate asks.

Oh, she just got exhausted after using too much magic in our last battle. Ronin waves.

How can you be so calm, that is your wife?! Kate barks.

You do realize she is a dragon, right? Foiah says.

I am aware. Kate says.

Then you should know dragons recover much faster than other races, in our world. Foiah rebuts.

Oh.... Kate looks down.

Martha, stay as long as you are allowed, don't kill anyone. Ronin waves.

WHY DO YOU FEEL THE NEED TO TELL THEM NOT TO KILL ANYONE?! Kate asks.

Ronin turns with a serious look. Cause if I don't they might actually kill someone.

Kate reals back in shock.

Ronin and Foiah start through the gate. Have fun you three. Ronin waves as they disappear.

I.... am.... going to.... KILL HIM!!!! Kate screams in thought, as she shakes in anger.

Meanwhile, in Necron, Dralmor absorbs the souls of a few unconscious young women who have been brought before him, as before they are reduced to dust.

Are my rings ready, Marvous? Dralmor growls.

Yes, my Lord. Marous presents five rings, each with a little blood within the center jewels.

Ah, excellent! And you were sure to not use all the collected blood? 

Indeed, ve have plenty left over from zis project. 

Dralmor slips each of the rings on different boney fingers. The powers of the Elemental Dragons of old at my full disposal. And with the white dragon's power within me, I can unlock each of their full potentials. Dralmor laughs maniacally.

Marvous smiles. Se Lord is in rare form today. He thinks to himself.

Just then, Harie walks in.

Ah Haire, how did ze assault go? Marvous asks.

Just as planned, Master. The King is hesitant to take us head-on for fear of giving us access to his blood. Also, my father is especially furious now too. We should be able to pick the others off, one by one.

Are you certain you can handle your father? Dalmor asks.

It is hard to say, being a summon has its benefits. Harie laughs. An advantage my father is lacking. So it all boils down to how my world's magic and this world's magic compare. 

A shadow moves in the rafters as Foiah listens in from afar. Oh, you have no idea how much I look forward to it. Foiah smiles, showing her fangs.

It would seem our dear Foiah has picked up some useful tricks having now become Ronin's familiar, but will it be enough? Will Kate ever have piece of mind at home? And what devious plot does Dralmor have for the blood rings? Find out next time.