Adventure #8

(Guys, I don't have a birthstone for this one yet, but. I know that you are all bored so. I'm gonna make another adventure yet. I did, however, obtain the ruby gemstone for the previous adventure. This will be sad, just warning some of you guys)

A small bee flew in front of your face, breaking your concentration from your day-dream. To your right, Ronan sat thinking. He was, a few minutes ago, called inside his house to have a conversation with his mother and father. It was probably something important to think about, so you didn't dare interrupt his wandering mind.

Finally, after a few minutes, Ronan stood up to make quite the unenthusiastic announcement.
"I'm bored." he said. "Want to come and show my mom the temple? She's probably been hoping to get outside... You know- after recovering and all. Plus, she- uh..." he paused for a moment and then sighed. "Eh, it's not worth telling you."
You shrugged at the thought of what secret Ronan was holding within him, so you just agreed.

Cynthia slowly walked out of her house, carrying a basket of some sort. Just as Ronan started to walk off, a voice sounded from behind, along with galloping hooves. "Ronan, wait!" she said.

"Or... was it Roman..?"
"No, you got it right the first time." Ronan replied. "I can't believe you came back! It's great to see you after all this time!" He turned to face you. "I forgot to say, this is my long lost friend Marissa.

You tilted your head to one side. You didn't want to feel rude asking, but you asked anyways. "What's the bandages on your head for?"
"Oh, they're to keep my head in shape. When I was younger, I seriously injured my head, resulting in growing memory loss. But it's not like I can't remember ANYTHING. Even people like me are still equal!"

You smiled at her and looked forward. "Want to travel with us to the temple?"
"Oh yes please!"
All of you walked to the long, forgotten temple once again. Cynthia seemed to be awestruck at looking at the place.

"I can't believe you brought back the temple!" she said. "It's amazing!"
But your thoughts were interrupted. A Draco Venomosis Monstrosequus stood out in the distance. Its eyes stared directly at Cynthia. It opened its mouth to speak, and speak it did. The voice that spilled out of the vile creature rattled the very bones in your ribcage. It spoke as though there were three voices making noises at once, and it gave off an eerie vibe. "Hello. But why should I greet you with a welcome? Maybe a farewell works better." It started to quicken its pace, approaching the group. "I bet you all say that you know fear, correct?"
The group nodded slowly, as if expecting the creature that was now circling them to strike at any moment.
"Yet, you don't know fear. But don't worry, I can help you with that. I can show you genuine horror."
Ronan drew his sword and shouted. "What kind of tricks are you playing on our minds?!"
"I'm not playing tricks on you." the beast chuckled. "Maybe it's YOUR mind that creates the illusions."
You backed away. What was he trying to tell you?
"And you, giraffe... Why do you have a bandage on your head?"
"Hey! It's because I injured my head! I may have memory loss,  but at least I'm not evil! Besides, your voice sounds stupid!"
The Draco Venomosis Monstrosequus looked Marissa directly in the eye. "Do you think your petty little speech to meant anything to me? You have brain damage. You will never be an equal, because you are among the few Omegas in this world! A runt of the litter... What a shame."
Marissa started to well up with tears, but then whispered something. "I may be a runt of the litter in your opinion... But at least I have bravery."

She charged at the beast, but was quickly knocked to the ground with one powerful strike from its arm. Marissa lay unmoving on the grass.
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Ok guys, this will probably be your most DANGEROUS battle yet! Use any abilities you have, but keep in mind that Cynthia cannot fight. Don't ask why because it will be revealed sometime soon. :>
To get more information on what a Draco Venomosis Montrosequus is, look at the Creature Guide. Please battle according to the guidelines on the Instructions.