Herothion

Taris' House

After four days, Kalira had mastered the ability to control her horn, while Okays continued training with his power and trying to control it, but he didn't know how to master his other ability, "Bloodout."

Okays: "Torans, do you know anything about how to use this ability?"

Torans: "Hmm, I don't know much about how to control it, but all I know is that this ability requires a strong will and a steady mind in order for you to control it."

Okays: "Is there anything else?"

Torans: "Hmm, I really don't have many details about how to use it. All I can say is that you'll have to discover a way to control it yourself."

Okays: (sighs) "Okay, I really don't know, but I won't give up and I'll find a way one day."

While they were talking, Kalira approached.

Kalira: "Is there something fun you two are talking about?"

Okays: "Oh, hey Kalira! How was your training with your grandfather?"

Kalira: "Yes, I've mastered it! Do you want me to show you?"

Okays: "Of course!"

Torans: "Yes, hurry up, I'm tired of seeing your face covered by that horn."

Kalira: "Okay, I've decided, I'll eat this bird the next time I'm hungry."

Torans: "I was just joking!"

Kalira focused, and her horn began to shrink, becoming much smaller than before.

Okays: (astonished) "You look beautiful without your horn."

Kalira: (embarrassed) "Well, that's for sure, I look beautiful no matter what."

As they were talking, Taris arrived.

Taris: "Yes, you look very beautiful."

Okays: "So, Kalira, are you ready to leave?"

Kalira: (excited) "Yes, definitely!"

Taris: (serious) "Well, it's time to say goodbye."

Kalira: "Don't worry, Grandpa. I'll try to live my life to the fullest, and I'll come back one day to tell you what happened and what we found out there."

Taris: "Look at you, my granddaughter, how much you've grown! Well, let me prepare some supplies for your journey."

Taris went and brought a bag full of food, water, and some essentials for the adventure. Then he turned to Okays, placed his hands on his shoulder, and told him:

Taris: "I ask you to take care of Kalira."

Okays: "I promise, I won't let anything harm her."

Taris: "She's a bit stubborn, but she's a good girl. I'm sure you two will get along together."

Okays: "Don't worry too much about Kalira, I'll take care of her. Now, I'll get ready to leave."

Okays and Kalira wore the cloak and mask, took their bags, and got ready to leave.

At the house's gate:

Taris: (serious and worried) "Be careful on your way. Try to stay out of trouble. And Kalira, try to get along with Okays."

Kalira: "Don't worry, Grandpa, we'll be fine."

Okays: (smiling) "Well, it's goodbye, Taris, you've done a lot for me."

Kalira went to her grandfather and hugged him, then they left.

Their journey began with reaching the walls, which were two days' walk away from the city. But their journey took only one day, thanks to Torans and his ability to fly. They arrived at the massive walls, which were bigger than they had expected. They descended to the ground.

Torans' voice inside Okays' head:

"Are you two ready to go up? Or do you want to rest today? The sun will set soon anyway."

Okays: "Alright, we'll leave tomorrow. We need to prepare for the battle above the walls anyway."

Kalira: "Yes, let's spend the night here, and we'll go at sunrise. We don't know what awaits us up there."

The sun rose, and Okays and Kalira woke up.

Okays: "Good morning, Kalira."

Kalira: (yawning) "Good morning."

Torans: "Are you both awake?"

Okays: "Yes, should we move now?"

Kalira: "Yes, but before we go, let's eat something, after all, this will be our last breakfast inside these walls."

Okays: "Alright, let's eat."

They ate the food that Taris had packed in the bag and got ready to leave. They clim

bed onto Torans' back, held onto his feathers, and he began flying upwards.

To be continued...