The Hand Of Lightning [Artifact]

[Dabi 1093]

Ariana alternatively shifted her gaze through Dauner and Celestia not knowing what was going on through their heads. "Can you guys smell the mood for one second? We have an entire city out for us now and you want to eat?"

"I think we should listen to Ariana" Layla added. "We can always find something to eat once we're out of here"

"You guys need to cool your heads a little. There's no need to rush things. Besides we need energy to complete the mission" Dauner said trying to convince the girls.

"That's just another one of your excuses to get what you want. They may work with Layla and Celestia, but I can see right through you, so hurry up and tell us how we going to escape from here. And Celestia, what's up with the fancy get up? We're having a prison break, not a party" Ariana said in a slightly annoyed tone as she shook her head seeing as neither Dauner not Celestia were taking the mission seriously enough.

Dauner's face showed a bit of fright as he got off the chair. "Ariana's scary" he said as he walked towards the door. "Follow me"

[Aliara Mizuki Blackrose 293]

"...."¥Being silent for a moment.Slight irritation amd hurt crossed her visage.Before quickly shaking it away,muttering.¥"Viha'gar"¥causing the dress to appear within her satchel.Now cladded in tight ebony trouser's,a dark green tunic,With an leather,ebony vest.Dark brown,fingerless gloves,Knee-high combat boots of dark grey.Raising a single brow to both girls,a smirk decorated Celestia's lips.¥"Hi'arath'ro.."¥Placing two fingers,of the left-palm.Onto their bedroom floor,Drawing a sigel.Soon,Light could faintly be seen.While a tunnel,straight past the prison,And into a deep part of the forest appeared.¥"Let's go lassie's."¥Peering over one shoulder,Celestia hopped ibto the tunnel.walking through quietly.¥"mind y'er noggin's people.T'is a low ceiling here.."¥Having already locked their door.She chuckled.¥"Oh,And careful of th'a rats."¥night air,and moonlight could be smelt and seen.As celestia traveresed across the tunnel.¥

[Dabi 1093]

"Cool!!! Will you ever seize to amaze me Celestia?" Dauner asked when Celestia made the tunnel. "Now you guys can leave quietly while I go grab the spotlight. I'll meet up with you at the inn".

With that, Dauner ran towards the front gate leaving the girls. Ariana shook her head but said nothing. The one question running through her head however was 'How do you discipline your indisciplinable Lord?'

Running away from the girls, Dauner neared the prison gates with many guards in sight. Stopping by one of them, Dauner donned a carefree smile. "Remember our deal right?"

"Sure thing" the guard answered taking off his helmet. The man was actually the leader of Nicky and Johnny's gang, and the other guards were his underlings. They had gotten guards uniforms thanks to Celestia's sleeping spell. He extended his hand to Dauner for a handshake. "We'll be meeting again on the outside"

Dauner shook his hand as the front gates opened up. The men in guards uniforms all exited and went as far away from Reyer as they could. Looking down at his hand, Dauner noticed it was shaking. The lightning he had absorbed earlier was beginning to take its toll on his body. "Man that hand sure releases strong lightning"

"Surrender yourself" a voice called out as Dauner got surrounded by actual guards this time. A smirk ran up his cheek.

"Release" he said in a whisper-like tone. The moment he said this, the absorbed lightning shot out if his body instantly knocking everyone around him out cold. With that he moved himself at such a speed that he instantly arrived at his room at the inn. He got on the bed and fell asleep waiting for the girls.

[Aliara Mizuki Blackrose 293]

having traveled for some hours,Celestia,layla,And ariana.Finally made it to the inn,After her friends entered the room within.She closed it.while also locking it,just to be safe.Able to relax,celestia glanced toward both girls.¥"Hey,I shall take a quick bath.Afterwards dinner will be me'h treat."¥Having said this,celestia went toward the bathing chamber.Slipping off every garment,folding it.And wrapping one,thin towel around her voluptuous frame.Utying the ponytail,celestia's hair came unbound.cascading around the silhouette,As she entered the tub.steam and water able to relax the elvin hybrid.

30-minutes later,having thoroughly cleaned herself with lavender oil,rosehip soap.And honey-milk shampoo.Celestia emerged back in her garment's,Smiling to both girl's.¥"ok ladies your turn.please take time and unwind...we deserve it.i shall make dinner for us ok?"¥Having said this,Celestia entered their very small kitchen.lit a lantern and began cutting vegetables like carrots,tomatoes,squash,and peppers.¥

[Dabi 1093]

Dauner lay in bed for hours but couldn't really get any sleep. He stared up at the ceiling, eyes immersed in it, while his mind trailed off to far away lands. He had run away so he could take some time off to think about whether he indeed wanted to accept the responsibilities and burdens of being king, and even more after having decided to return, he still wondered. 'Is it for the best?'

After sniffing the smell of Celestia's cooking, Dauner began to float towards the kitchen, drool its way from his mouth down to his chin. By the time everyone would gather for dinner, Dauner would take out a bottle of wine he had 'borrowed' from Reyer, ans fil everyone's glasses.

"Here's a toast to today's success" he said lifting his glass. "Cheers!"

 

[Aliara Mizuki Blackrose 293]

¥Setting down plates of cooked salmon,Dried pork,steamed carrots,tomatoes and lemons.Along with buttered slices of loaf bread.¥"a'ye,cheers indeed.we managed to succeed in gaining the gauntlet."¥Glancing toward Dauner,celestia gave a impish smile.Before going and pulling out a honeyed,icing loaf cake.placing it atop the table.¥"Now,eat get y'er fill everyone.i shall eat within a bit.Oh,layla,ariana I took liberty of making extra food.so you both can also eat.we all know how Dauner is about food!"¥Celestia replied over one shoulder,before stepping out their door.to cool off and grab fresh air,having over heated herself.from cooking.She rested herself,onto a nearby fence,listening to crickets,bards playing their musical tunes.and occasionally children laughing.A smile,upturned her dark pink lips.¥"hehe,Oh...children out runn'n so late...pfft~Hopefully dauner has mind enough.t'a not eat everything.."

[Dabi 1093]

Long Summary

After spending days gathering information in the city of Aelindra, Dauner, Ariana, and Layla set out for Reyer city prison with the intension of stealing the artifact kept by the warden there. Along the way, the group meets up with the elf-witch hybrid, Celestia Aiyame Luna, who joins the team. Upon their arrival at a settlement close to Reyer, they begin to set their plans into motion, starting with the infiltration. Assuming the identity of a guard, Ariana manages to infiltrate the prison guard where she makes preparations for the others to sneak in without raising any suspicions. The next day, Dauner Layla and Celestia hijack a caravan delivering rations to Reyer, and deliver it themselves, completing their break in.

Once in Reyer, the plan moved to its next phase. Dauner makes a deal with a local gang promising them freedom if they helped keep the guards busy while the group completed its mission. The first part of this starts when Dauner is attacked by members of a gang he had provoked. This made Celestia use a spell which put everyone in the vicinity to sleep while she took Dauner to safety. Upon recovery, Dauner had the group go to the barracks which was now under protected with guards going to investigate the source of the fog. These guards are attacked and have their uniforms stollen by the gang Dauner struck a deal with.

In the barracks, Ariana took advantage of the fact that they believed she was one of them to beat up the remaining guards. Going in, the group finds the warden and has him show them the artifact. However, the warden uses the Artifact to attack Celestia, who is saved in the nick of time by Dauner. Having overuse his stamina by the second attack, the warden passes out. The group then retrieves the artifact, and leaves through a tunnel while Dauner ensures that he keeps his promise with letting the gang escape after they've taken over the front gates.

 

Short Summary

Dauner, Celestia, Ariana ans Layla sneak into Reyer city prison with the intension of stealing the artifact known as "The Hand of Lightning". After carefully executing their plans, they manage to obtain it from the warden and escape leaving quite a havoc behind them.