Origins

Maddy - part 2

When I arrive to my home, I fly to my friend Kaythrien's home.

She sees me and flies out to meet me. "Madi! How did the mission go?"

"The town is in flames, but I must speak to the master."

"Why?"

"The Slayers have developed a new kind of building that is very strong and resistant to our fire."

A look of dismay crosses her face.

She waves me off, and I fly toward the King's castle.

I entered and spoke quickly of my mission, leaving out the insignificant details of Edmund and the witch.

"This is vital news in the war. Thank you Madificent."

"Of course." I felt a pang in my chest and hurried to Kaythrien's house.

"Might I stay with you tonight?"

"Yep! It will be so much fun."

Later that night, we were sitting and talking.

"Have you ever felt a sort of pain in your gut and chest but not know what it's from?" I asked her.

"Yes. From being shot?"

"No, but a different pain and not being wounded at all."

A sly look crossed her face. "When did you get this feeling?"

"When the boy was helping me."

"Oh my heavens! You like him! You like a human boy!"

"I do not! Humans are horrible, ugly violent creatures." I felt the conviction leaving my voice with every word.

"If I do in fact like this boy, how would I act on it? He's like a fiftieth of my size."

An idea struck me.

"I don't know. I'm just here for helping you realize your inner feelings."

"The witch."

"The what?"

"The witch that healed me could help me."

I flew out after saying goodbye

I didn't stop until I found the town and retraced my steps to locate the hut.

I could not find it!

I decided to land and see if I could spot it easier.

I did see a bit of a sparkle so I went toward it.

I flew into it and the little hut appeared before me. The witch was tending to her colorful garden.

She turned and faced me. "Dragon! Wait. You're that one I healed. What do you want?"
Will you turn me human?

"Good gracious girl. What would you want that for?"
To help infiltrate the slayer encampment. I thought up quickly.

"Hmmm, that would help you win the war. Do you want to be able to turn into your real self at will?"
Yes, that would be great.

"This is very complicated magic. I will need you to get me some things." OK, what do you need?

She pulled out a list and read off:

Vampire heart

Flower of any sort (the prettier the better)