Soaked | Dracostryx MC August 2022

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Hannah's POV

 

The sea serpents were only following a migration route, when one of them strayed away from it and scared the sailors and fishermen. When even this individual reached its final destination safely and the fish supply routes were restored, the focus could shift to the sea serpent as a species. For a long time these creatures were considered to be just a myth. Nobody knows anything about their biology or habits.

The royal witch of Sol, Maja, wished to take part in the research as well and I offered her my assistance. I was prepared to do my duty, but I can't say I was looking forward to returning to the freezing climate of the northernmost Reamere. In the middle of the summer, on top of that.

When I met with the witch to begin the journey, I was more than relieved to hear that Maja was actually more interested in following the migration route to the south instead of north. I hoped I could turn this trip into a small vacation for me and Rex. Our last adventure didn't treat us kindly. I thought it would be nice to let our bodies rest on a beach in some kind of a tropical paradise for a change.

Yeah...

That was too much to ask, apparently.

We got hit by an enormous tropical storm on our way south. We were all completely defenseless against the strength of the raging wind and waves. I have no idea how long the storm lasted. Rex fought to stay airborne with all the might he could muster, but eventually we ended up in the water once again. Fortunately, land wasn't too far away, when it happened.

Right now we find ourselves on a deserted tropical island. There is no trace of Maja or Ghost. Rex is seated on a piece of an ancient crumbled monolith on the beach. He is soaked to the bone. Again. With his wings outstretched like this he reminds me of a giant grumpy cormorant letting his feathers dry in the sun. His dislike for water's turned into full-blown hatred by now.

We might need to stay awhile. At least till I figure out, where exactly this island is located or till we find Maja. I'm not sure, if I'll manage to convince Rex to catch a fish for himself later to eat. Currently, he refuses to even look at me. Maybe he won't need to, however.

The young king griff female that's been following us since the beginning of our serpent investigation seems to have taken fancy to Rex. She watched him for a few seconds, then took off and disappeared in the sea. She emerged a while later carrying a mouthful of colourful tropical fish. She set them down one by one in front of Rex's miserable form. She's looking up at him from a sand dune now with hope and absolute devotion in her eyes. Rex is still playing Mr. Grumpy, but he occassionally squints down at the fish. I'm giving him about two minutes before he breaks down and gobbles up the whole pile.

I investigate the nearest vicinity of the beach and find other pieces of the monolith. There are some reliefs carved into it. When I have a closer look, I recognize a harpy, but its beak is kinda strange and it has a feather crown on its head.

This island might hide more mysteries I thought...

 

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