CHAPTER 857:(The boneclaw's master)
When Japheth[Ham] was finished explaining all the details, the other two were getting prepared taking with them everything they needed for their trip. But they couldn't leave just yet, as there was a reason why they had to wait. On Mill[Sil]ver's advice Archer[Quinn] had informed Dwight about what was happening.
There were a few reasons for this. He thought that maybe one, he would be able to send help to the other two from dwight. He still wasn't very confident that just with the two of them they could save Arian[Fex], who knew how strong the enemy was, and two, Mill[Sil]ver and Archer[Quinn] also agreed to keep Jeremy[Lee] involved with what was happening, just like he had been doing Archer[Quinn].
There was a certain royal guard that Archer[Quinn] would speak to, a contact that Dwight had told him to talk to whenever he needed to get in touch with him. Dwight said he could explain all the details to him, as he trusted him. This was how the two of them would set up their meetings.
Usually vampires, especially those of a higher rank that needed to communicate with each other, would do so using the eighth family leader's skill[ability], Francis[Richard]son[Jill], through her telepathy. This was rather than relying on technology that could be intercepted by others and they could make sure that only those that were meant to receive the message needed it.
However, Dwight was the one that had informed Archer[Quinn] not to use her, and Archer[Quinn] agreed. Especially since she was one of the ones that had chosen to give her vote to Charles[Bryce]. At the moment their was a clear bias towards certain leaders.
The two of them filled up flasks with blood for both Simon[Leo] and Mill[Sil]ver, and Archer[Quinn] had made a suggestion to Simon[Leo].
"Before you leave Simon[Leo], it would be best if you grab something from Alex, I'm pretty sure he has something that might come in use for you." Archer[Quinn] suggested.
While the two were away, Archer[Quinn] continued to look over Japheth[Ham]. Who looked to be doing fine compared to how he was before. He started to think about what had happened, moments before he woke up. Japheth[Ham] didn't seem to be close to waking up at all, yet suddenly he did. Once the Buffan[Boneclaw] had turned to smoke and entered him, disappearing soon after.
'The Buffan[Boneclaw] has helped me in many different situations, according to Chris it was protecting me on the demon tier planet as well. Buffan[Boneclaw], you originally belonged to the first leader, right? Do you work for him, or do you work for me at the moment?' Archer[Quinn] wondered.
The reason for thinking about this, was due to the Buffan[Boneclaw] being more than uncooperative, Archer[Quinn] could enter the space to attempt to talk to him, yet for some reason, it would choose when it wanted to speak, and when it didn't. Acting on it's own will.
Familiars usually worked together with their master, but the Buffan[Boneclaw] seemed rather selfish, either only helping Archer[Quinn] when it wanted to, or when he was close to death. Archer[Quinn] didn;t feel like it;s master at all.
"You…won't be able to summon…" the deep voice was heard.
Archer[Quinn] looking around the room, was trying to see where the voice was coming from. He knew it was from the Buffan[Boneclaw], he just didn't know where. Until he looked at Japheth[Ham], smoke was forming from his back, and it had taken the shape of a miniature version of the Buffan[Boneclaw]. Swirling above Japheth[Ham]'s head, created from the black mist.
"Ah, the king. Why is that devil of a king on my back!" Japheth[Ham] shouted. Soon he started to bow down. "I'm sorry I didn't mean to call you names, it's a normal reaction when one meets someone as great as you."
This type of reaction from a familiar when seeing the Buffan[Boneclaw], wasn't the first. Archer[Quinn] had seen it when Charles[Bryce] had summoned his familiar as well. It was clear the Buffan[Boneclaw] was special.
"What do you mean?" Archer[Quinn] asked.
"My energy, inside him…. No longer with you…" the Buffan[Boneclaw] spoke.
'I think I understand. " Odom[Vincent] tried to interpret. 'Right now, because Japheth[Ham] isn't receiving enough energy from Arian[Fex], the only way he could wake him up was by using his own energy. Which is why there is no marking on your back and he is appearing above Japheth[Ham] at the moment.
"Which means, if you are in a dangerous situation like the times before, the Buffan[Boneclaw] won't be able to help you." Odom[Vincent] explained.
Archer[Quinn] understood and nodded towards the Buffan[Boneclaw].
"I know you have helped me many times before, but I want to ask you a favour." Archer[Quinn] said approaching the mist. "If they are in trouble, can you protect them?" The Buffan[Boneclaw] seemed a little uninterested in this, but then Archer[Quinn] mentioned something else.
"It doesn't matter what happens to those that try to attack them, you are free to do as you wish, go wild and don't worry." After Archer[Quinn] had said that, the mist disappeared right back into Japheth[Ham]'s body.
'I think I'm understand this thing a bit more.' Archer[Quinn] thought.
Japheth[Ham] started to shiver.
"That crazy guy is inside of me!?" Japheth[Ham] gulped again and quickly placed his small hand hooves over his mouth. "He can hear everything I'm saying, can't he?"
Finally, both Simon[Leo] and Mill[Sil]ver had returned, and attached around Simon[Leo]'s waist was another sheath, a similar size to his other weapon.
'Looks like Alex is on top of things here as well.'
"I guess now we have to wait." Simon[Leo] said.
While waiting for a reply or answer from Dwight, Mill[Sil]ver had decided to personally go to her fathers castle to inform them of Arian[Fex]'s development and what she was doing. All they were doing now was patiently waiting, for one or the other to return.
The first person they heard back from was Mill[Sil]ver. When she returned, she did so not looking the exact same as she had done before. On her back she had a large box that was slightly bigger then herself and taller. She carried it as if it was weightless.
The three were in the reception area now just waiting to hear back from Dwight, however, Archer[Quinn] couldn't help but stare at the large box on Mill[Sil]ver's back.
"My father says he is happy to hear that Arian[Fex] has been found, but he is worried about us two going. There are a few problems, if the ceremony wasn't tomorrow, then he would have liked to have come himself, but this is something that can't be delayed he stated.
"Also sending a large group might startle the enemy into knowing we are coming, so he has kept his lips sealed for now. So he gave me this before leaving." Mill[Sil]ver said, hitting the box behind her.
Other than that, she didn't say much else, leaving them to guess about the large box.
'If I'm correct, that's the thirteenth's puppet that's passed down from leader to leader." Odom[Vincent] explained. 'For her father to give her that, he must either be really worried or really trusting of her.'
'I remember Arian[Fex] said one time that Mill[Sil]ver would have made a better leader than himself for the thirteenth family, but in their family they had always had a male leader. I wonder how strong she is with the puppet? Arian[Fex] was definitely skilled when controlling others.'
Finally, a royal guard had arrived at the tenth castle. First he bowed and claimed he was here on behalf of Dwight.
"I'm sorry that Dwight wasn't able to come himself, Archer[Quinn]. He sincerely apologises but tomorrow is an important day and many preparations must be made." The royal guard explained.
"I work directly under Dwight and are one of his few trusted men. Dwight says he knows what you wish to tell him, he has heard the news that you have found where Arian[Fex] is. Unfortunately, tomorrow is an event that can not be delayed. The king can not wait a day longer.
"As well, he thinks it's best if only a small group of people go. If it is the Bloodsuckers hideout like we suspect, they should be significantly weakened no longer having their leader there. Also many of them were killed in the attack. He grants permission for Mill[Sil]ver and Simon[Leo] to go, however Archer[Quinn]. This means you must find a replacement to attend the ceremony with you tomorrow. Please inform me of who you wish to bring with you so we know beforehand."
Archer[Quinn] paused for a second, he was happy that his request was granted, and knowing more about the area they were going to, lessened Archer[Quinn]'s worries, but he didn't expect that he would need a replacement for Simon[Leo] as his vampire knight for the ceremony.
'Who to pick?' Archer[Quinn] thought, and one person had entered his mind.
"I will be picking Tony[Peter] Axel[Chuck]." Archer[Quinn] suggested with a smile on his face, "Although ask Dwight if he can look a little different at the ceremony."
To be continued........
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