Phoenix lay on her bed, staring at the ceiling. She turned over to the only source of light, a window that accepted the night. Slowly, she got up.
"Mother, how do I do it?"
Phoenix whispered.
"Looking back, I seriously was a threat. Now I understand why she was like that. Having a child is no big deal. And plus,"
She got up from the bed, throwing the sheets to another side. "It happened to be today. This is the first thing they will see me accomplish. Will it go the bad way or the good way?"
Phoenix grew quiet. She fell back on the bed and met eyes with the ceiling. Should I ignore or be a perfect role model.
!
Just then, a brilliant idea crossed through her mind.
"What if I give them the flesh of a dragon? Yes. No one would hate that."
Maybe, not that brilliant of an idea as Phoenix smiled.
"Would they hate me or like me?"
She then walked to the door and gripped the handle.
'I hope I don't mess up.'
With that, she opened the door and walked out.
Cloud sat firmly on the wooden floor gazing at the stars. For a moment, he faced down to look at Moonlight's rowl. He raised the rowl to the skies with both hands and smiled.
"Do you know you just gave me hope?"
Cloud exhaled. "Thanks to you, my goal may be complete. But…?"
His expression darkened. "You are owned by Moonlight. I need my own pet. Besides,"
"Just one isn't enough."
He clicked his tongue and fell flat on the floor; the rowl falling atop his chest. 'Ah…the night sky and this very familiar feeling…'
"Where have I felt this before?"
Cloud paused.
The moon hid behind the clouds and the sky fell dark. Deep in the night sky, bodies moved in countless numbers. Their scales shimmered like it felt home, wings spaning unimaginable lengths and power, blowing through this sky freely.
In this wave of mystery, something fell and caused a great stir in the waters. The ship also felt this unimaginable wave yet they were quiet.
"I sure am lucky." said Phoenix.
Phoenix raised her lips and jumped onto the edge of the upper deck.
"Who are—oh, it's you Phoenix."
A voice muttered from behind. Phoenix head turned.
"Oh, Sir Iphs, please listen. I want you… no, I order you to prepare cooking equipments used for cutting meat. That is all." She said in a calm tone.
"Huh."
"I won't say it again. Sir…"
Phoenix repeated word after word before facing to the front once more. "Don't speak just do." She said as she jumped out the ship and dove straight to the waters.
In seconds, Moonlight reached the floor where Cloud stood and stopped on sighting him.
"Oh hey there younger brother, how t'cha doing?" Cloud said as he turned totally to Moonlight.
"Nothing, I feel something great is going to happen." Moonlight replied.
"Something great…? Isn't that too quick?"
"Oh both of you?!" called a smooth voice.
"Oh, hey there Miss Febia, how you doing?" Cloud said.
Febia came running forward in a different pair of clothing far different from her maid uniform. She stopped right at their front and was panting mildly.
"Ha…how wide is this place? If I haven't met someone, I could've gotten lost."
"Yea you could have but you didn't. That is a miracle, isn't it?" joked Cloud.
While still panting, Febia spoke. "You both should come inside. Outside isn't safe on this occasion."
Her eyes directed upward and she sighed before regaining little energy.
"And if we say no…?" asked Cloud.
"Then there's nothing I can do. Besides, y'all are Adnas, you will be safe." Febia replied and sighed.
"You could have at least threatened us or something." said Cloud.
"Threaten? Hmm…"
Febia let an exaggerated yawn and turned back slowly. Her back bent slightly and she walked dragging her feet along. Her hair was in shambles and eyes were sleepy.
'Wonder what she's been up to.' Cloud thought.
Suddenly, she stopped.
"I baked something. Don't you want some?"
Moonlight eyes twitched. 'This same tactics, how many has she actually used it against me? I can't remember.'
"Are you bribing me?" Cloud asked.
"Not sure…? But, if you want you can just go in and take it. You can stay and gaze the skies all you want but you must do it alone. Moonlight! Come here."
Cloud turned over to Moonlight with a grim expression. 'So that's how it goes. You betrayal…!'
He inhales the air. "You win."
"Naturally," replied Febia. "Now follow me."
Febia turns and leads them inside. Cloud hid his hands in his pocket and glanced at the sea. "Something's coming."
"HAAAAHHH!" cried Febia.
The ship bent over slightly, water poured directly from the sides and Febia lost balance and fell.
"Let's leave here now. It's too dangerous."
"Just a small maneuver isn't doing anything. Don't overreact."
"Don't over—forgot I was with abnormalities." Febia said, while covering her head.
"You don't seem save here, going inside is best for you."
It was Moonlight that spoke. He held forth his hand and dragged Febia up. "Let's go in." He said.
"Oooohh…so young yet this much charm. It would've been better if you were like some years older not years younger." spoke Cloud.
However, Moonlight turned to Cloud. "Stop yapping and let's go. The meal's gonna get cold."
Moonlight said as he placed Febia on his back. He went inside, leaving Cloud just standing there.
"Meal…? Wasn't it cookies or something?"
He muttered before following behind Moonlight.
In another part of that same ship, a certain man cried out loud.
"Everyone, Brace yourselves! All at the control centre! Move to the south! At full speed, now…!"
Seconds after the order came, the ship sped up. A wave sprang at them and the ship shifted once more. The man clicked his tongue and ordered. "Enable the force field."
"Yes boss, hey do the thing."
"The thing, I've waited long enough. I'm doing it in 1, 2, 3 go…"
Immediately, a field of glowing dust surrounded the entire ship. Sir Iphs sighed and felt relieved. Until,
ROOOOOAAAAAAARRR!!!!
Not long from now, Moonlight came out holding a tray full of brown biscuits with Cloud behind him.
"Hmm, sure is sweet." Cloud said, while munching on the snacks in his hand.
"It truly is, and why are you with Rowl?"