Chapter 9
Arthur POV
I awake exactly where I had fallen asleep on the floor. I have a great energetic feeling, that was an excellent night's sleep despite the fact I slept on hardwood flooring. I stand up and reach into my Bottomless Box to pull out Logan's Catalyst. I also pull out the Crown of Dusk and put it on my head. I look outside and the sun had risen. It is quite bright out, the light hurts my eyes for a few seconds. I wonder how the others are. Spike comes downstairs looking quite tired. "Good morning Spike." I say cheerfully.
"Good morning." he responds, tiredly, but with a smile.
"Is Twilight Sparkle here?"
"No, she's not actually, she seemed excited to do spells with you today though. She really likes to learn magic."
"As do I, I'm rather excited as well. I can teach her some Soul Magic probably. Do you know where she's gone?"
"To Fluttershy's and Rarity's houses. Probably just to check on them and the other undead."
"Alright. Thank you. What should I do until she gets back?"
"Well, I dunno. What do you usually do for fun?"
I chuckle. "Try to stay alive and keep my mind tethered to reality. But so far that hasn't been a problem here for the most part." Just then there was a large roar, however, distant. No doubt we both heard it. Perhaps staying alive will still be an issue after all, that sounded like a Taurus Demon. Either that or a small dragon or a large drake. By the gods please let it be a Taurus Demon.
"That sounded like it came from Fluttershy's house!" Spike says.
"Well let's go then! Lead on!" He ran out the door and I followed. "Wait!" I shout. I go back and take two stones and my Moonlight Greatsword out of my bottomless box. Joshua should be able to handle himself, but we should help him just in case this demon is powerful. "Ready!"
We arrive at Fluttershy's cottage to be greeted by quite a sight. Joshua is shooting flames at a Taurus Demon. Fluttershy is lying on the ground a few feet away. Looks like they could use some help after all. "Spike! Take care of her!" I shout. He nods and rushes to Fluttershy's aid. I swiftly take off the Sage Robes and throw them on the ground as I tightly grip the Dragon Torso Stone. My skin turns to scales and I feel small wings sprout from my back. I grow much taller and my nails turn to sharp claws. I roar and a blast of energy brings the demon closer to me. I jump on the demon, wielding just my greatsword, and stab into his back, giving Joshua a chance to heal. I breathe white fire all over the beast as Joshua pelts it with chaos pyromancies, being extremely careful not to hit Fluttershy, who is not far at all from the battle taking place. The demon swings its greataxe and knocks Joshua and I away. He charges for Spike and Fluttershy. With the speed only a dragon could have, I bolt to Spike and Fluttershy and scoop then into my arms. Fluttershy seems to be hurt rather badly. I jump onto the roof of the cottage and set them down. I jump of the roof and land right in front of the Taurus Demon and use my drogon roar a second time to knock the demon away. The Taurus Demon falls right ontoJoshua's Great Combustion. I breathe more fire on the hairy monster and then stab it with the Moonlight Greatsword. Joshua goes in for the kill with his powerful battle axe, striking the beast in the head. The demon falls and shakes the ground when it hits it. We feel the souls of the beast being absorbed into our bodies.
"Thank the Lords you got here Arthur." Joshua says between breaths.
"I heard the roar from the library, where did that damned thing come from?"
"I don't know. But I will find out." Joshua swears. I jump onto the roof and set Fluttershy and Spike back on the ground. I tightly grip the dragon stone again, with te catalyst, and become human. I put my robes back on and sit down by Fluttershy and Spike.
"What was that thing?" Spike asks.
"Demon. I had hoped to not have those here. We can handle them however. They are not incredibly difficult to kill. That one however, was pretty strong. We have all had to kill them before. Or we've all seen them before at least."
"Another thing, are you a dragon?"
"I am human, but I can become partially dragon by using the Dragon Stones from my covenant. Normally one wouldn't be able to change back without dying, but I have discovered a sorcery that allows me to do so. Let's go back to the library, Fluttershy should come as well," I turn to Fluttershy,"we can heal you back there." She winces in pain when she tried to stand up. Joshua stops her.
"No, no. Here, I've got you." He picks her up off the ground.
"Thank you" she whimpers. We walk back to the library.
We walk through the library door to find Twilight Sparkle and Rarity with worried looks on their faces. Looks which worsen when they see Fluttershy. Rarity is first to speak up.
"Is Agroth with you?"
"Afraid not." I answer. "Shame too, he loves demon slaying."
"Demon slaying?!" Twilight shouts. "There was a demon here?!"
"Yes, there was." Joshua says, laying Fluttershy on a couch. "The beast injured Fluttershy quite badly. If Arthur hadn't shown up it might've killed us both."
"Well it's quite alright, I'm just concerned where it came from and if any more will come. I certainly hope not." Joshua takes some bandages from the closet and wraps them around Fluttershy's wounds. He runs out if the bandages and tears a piece of cloth from his robe to suffice. He isn't wearing his mask anymore. Odd.
"I will find these demons. And I will destroy them." He says.