Red Sapphire

[gravitron]

"Come on," muttered Alistair. "Remember what you're fighting for. This is civil rights."

[focusedheart]

The male growled as he inspected his torn wing. "You'll pay for that one guardian." He moved towards her as she got back up again. Her eyes darkened and the glow to her scales seemed to increased before she released a bellow of flames at the male.

With his open wound, it sent great pain through him and he snarls and tries to slam into her.

Her old mate snorts at Alastair's comments. "She will fall. She always does."

[gravitron]

"No," countered Alistair, snarling as he turned a bit more attention on Sapphire's mate. "She always rises, stronger than ever. Like she did after you proved yourself unable of even following your kind's tradition. She fought back against her captors, and she won, just as she will win now."

[focusedheart]

Her mate seemed to smirk. "She was laying there ready to die. You freed her and that is the only reason she got up and fought again."

Sapphire had managed to tear into the male again but he was faster to get back to his feet and latched onto her arm. The snap of it breaking echoed through the field as he twisted his head suddenly. He flung her down again.

The pain was intense and she tried to get back up. The male circled her, smirking. "Weak female. You are no guardian."

Sapphire gazed at the male before standing again calmly. "You are right, I'm much more than just a guardian." She ran towards him suddenly and leaped to the air above him. Her body shifted suddenly to her human form, a large sword in her hands. Energy seemed to glow about her.

The male was startled but couldn't move in time as she brought the blade down on his neck and brought it all the way through. His body collapsed as his head rolled to the ground.

Sapphire lands, her breathing heavy, her arm mangled. She couldn't shift back to her dragon form though, her body feeling to weak to do it at the moment. She had gashes all over her from the fight.

[gravitron]

Alistair smirked. "Yes, I was there for her, and am now too. But the fighting was all her. She's a strong one." As the battle ended, "And an innovative one. Clever girl."

[focusedheart]

Rizor glared in anger as his brother's body hut the ground. He moved forward as if he would attack but stops and growls.
"This is not over. I will avenge my brother's death. You will die all of you." He snarls.

Sapphire looked to the male in her human form with no fear in her eyes as she lifts her blade and points it at him. "Then you will join him in his fate Rizor and there will be no mercy shown to you. "

The male growls and bares his teeth before turning and taking off to the sky.

After the male had disappeared from sight Sapphire collapsed.

[gravitron]

"You won fair and square. He should honor that. Actually, I'd have thought he'd respect strength."
He helped her up, and made to half-carry her back to the colony with vampiric speed.

[focusedheart]

She smiles faintly. "Most dragons would have honored the results of the fight but he is a coward and something has darkened his heart. He was not always that way." She nods a bit. "I heard your words to him. Thank you. They gave me strength. Once I am healed ,when you need me, just call on me."

[gravitron]

"Once I need you? Do you expect me to face much trouble? I'm more worried about you, with Rizor still on the loose. But a bit of company might be nice, and you're a good friend. You ever want a nice chat or a drink, you come to me. Being king of our people has its priveliges; I have many luxories to offer and not much else to do with them."

[focusedheart]

She grimaces a little then shakes her head slightly. "Rizor will be dealt with in time." She smiles a bit. "Come on, I'm sure the colonist have a feast going and I need to deal with these wounds."

[gravitron]

"Of course." He continued toward the colony. "But my palace is your palace. You will be an honored guest in my home, should you ever find the desire to visit."

[focusedheart]

She nods at his words. "I will have to visit some time. Never been in a palace. " As they reached the colony, the colonists came running out. Their eyes filled with mixtures of emotions.

[gravitron]

The triumphant look on Alistair's face told the colonists all they needed to know. "Would you like to say a few words," muttered Alistair. "Or shall I? I've had practice over the years, giving my army speeches. But you're their leader, after all."

[focusedheart]

She shakes her head. "This is your world. I'm just the Guardian. They need to hear your voice and know their king."

[gravitron]

Alistair smiled. "As you wish. Colonists! Men, women, children, hear my word! Sapphire has fought our foe valiantly, and she has succeeded! I bore witness as she slayed the enemy, taking victory in her hands. May this signal generations of further peace in this world! And with this danger extinguished, you have my word that you shall be welcomed into any region of this earth, to live among civilization at last. Or you can stay here, if you wish! You are all citizens of the earth, as is your right! Within the week, the humans will begin to rebuild their governments and balance shall be gained! And Sapphire-" Now he turned to her. "-You have surely heard that as King of the Supernaturals, I am also their main ambassador to world meetings. I would like you to join me and my right-hand man, whenever possible. My men also know to listen to you in case of emergency. They will obey your commands and fight for you. You are a general to them."

[focusedheart]

She could feel the joy in the air and felt the happiness of the earth around them as his words rang out. It was a good day. His words directed to her, surprised her but she smiles softly and bows her head as best she could in her wounded human form. "I am honored." She smiles softly to him.

[gravitron]

"I would hope to dine, then I must set off to report this victory to my men and prepare my speech. I thank you all for your service and hope to meet you again."

[focusedheart]

The colonists were joyful and started to celebrate. The feast had indeed been laid out. A few of the colonist that were the healers came to Sapphire and helped her to one of the buildings where they could treat her wounds. She nods to Alastair. "Won't be too long."

[gravitron]

"My hurry is not that great; no need to worry. What will you do, though, now that this is over? Will you stay here or go to a forest or cave somewhere? Or would you return with me to the Palace?"

[focusedheart]

She gazed at him a moment. What would she do? Hiding in a forest or a cave didn't seem fitting for her anymore and the colonist truly didn't need her anymore. Even if they did need her at times, they knew how to call her. Yet still she was not certain of her answer. "After my wounds are tended to. I will have an answer for you." She smiles softly and goes with the healers.

As she said, she wasn't gone long. One of the healers was a mage and had perfected their magic to assist her own in healing. Her arm was back in place and the wounds that had covered her body were now scars that would fade in time. She was still in human form so that she could enjoy the celebration with the colonist better.

[gravitron]

"Everything is coming to a close." Alistair seemed to be speaking to himself, as he was completely alone. "After all this time, all these centuries.... In less than a week, it will all be over...."

[focusedheart]

She smiles softly as she reaches him. "I will go with you. " The decision she had thought hard on but there was no need for her to hide anymore, not in this world and the colonist didn't need her truly anymore. There was a chance at the palace she could be needed. She was still a guardian after all and she would need to keep track of Rizor as well.

[gravitron]

He looked up at her, coming out of a daze. "Good. I am glad to hear it. You are famous, you know. You are thought of nearly as royalty. The people respect you, and I believe they also trust you. I expect you will be happy there."

[focusedheart]

Royalty? She had not thought of it like that. It wasn't what she really wanted. She was just a guardian. "I'm just the Guardian." She says softly.

[gravitron]

"I think they will approve. You are modest. And you fit in with the people better than I ever could. But you'll have to work hard to lose their respect."

[focusedheart]

She nods softly. "Don't think I could even if I tried. The little ones are very stubborn." She says softly smiling.

[gravitron]

"I should go soon. My people will be waiting for a report."

[focusedheart]

She nods softly at his words. "I understand. It will be a good report at least." She smiles softly. "Give me a day here and then I will join you. I want to make sure the people are set."

[gravitron]

"Alright. You'll be expected." He walked off at regular mortal speed, enjoying the moment.

[focusedheart]

She watches him leave for a moment then returned her attention to the people. They finished celebrating after a few more hours. When all began to quiet down, she spoke with the elders and made sure things were all set and that they were ready to be without her.

It was concluded that they were ready and knew how to call her when they needed her.

She stayed until sunrise before taking her leave. She changed to her dragon form and with one last goodbye she took to the sky and began her journey to the palace.