Xerxes And Xura
"What have you done? Look at me. I am covered in blood and burnt flesh. What the hell were you thinking? Or were you thinking at all?". Exclaimed the high pitched tone of the white haired girl. Xerxes turned around to face the one who was currently questioning his sanity. "I did not need your help, I wasn't that distressed. I could have easily fought for myself if I wanted to", said the young lady. As he laughed a bit Xerxes answered, "as I said to the man I do not know you, and I was not coming to rescue a damsel in distress. That man owed me a debt that could only be paid for by his death. If you have no further questions I will be on my way". Now a bit puzzled about Xerxes the girl inquired , "that man really killed your mother?". "Yes he did. I was not putting on some dumb act to try to impress some girl. I do admit that your beauty did catch my eye, but I know the truth of beauty....it is not to be trusted. For all I know you may very well deserve the same fate of that man". Xerxes said with his usual blank stare. "My name is Xura and I would appreciate it if you addressed me that way, not just calling me some girl". "Well then my name is Xerxes".
"I'm sorry about what that man did to your mother, and you did help me out more than you know". Xura said in a more casual tone. "I was on a quest to search for clues as to why a few carts had been ransacked on their way to Destra. I never thought I would run into the mugger. Now that he is dead I can report to my guild and claim my reward with a bonus". Xura's tone now more exited. "It does not matter to me what you do, however since I did help you out I feel that I am owed a favor, and as you just witnessed I like to be paid in full". Xura took a step back wondering what exactly he would ask. "He did say I was beautiful". She thought to herself. "What favor would you ask of me?". She ask as she lowers her eyes to the ground, hoping that he doesn't have anything foul in mind. "You said you are in a guild earlier". "Yes I am in a guild it is named Aura Of Light it is a guild only for people who can manipulate light magic". "Great so you know how to register with a guild?". "Yes it is simple Xerxes, all you have to do is go to the guild and have your mana capacity evaluated, and do a solo quest that the master of the hall thinks should be a decent challenge for you". "That sounds simple enough. So do you mind taking me to the guild hall Xura?". "I wouldn't mind taking you, but if I could I'd like to wash myself off in the river first". "Fine I will wait here for you to clean up". Xerxes said still holding his expressionless face.
"What is with him", Xura said to herself as she slowly walked out into the nearby river, clothes and all. "His mana is overwhelming. I have never seen such an ominous battle aura around a person before". Xura was now talking to herself ,as she washed away the blood and bits of flesh that had covered her clothes, and changed most of her snow white hair blood red. "I wonder just how powerful Xerxes is??? He may be someone that could help me find out what happened to my sister. I know what I will do. I will go with him to see exactly what his capacity is". Xura thought now walking out of the river ,back toward the road where Xerxes was waiting.
{Radiant Light}! With this spell a warming light circles around Xura, which is normally a healing spell, but also doubles as a great way to dry off as well. "So that is your magic? You can do the laundry more efficiently". Xerxes said with a laugh.
"I am a healer, and I don't appreciate the way you speak to me Xerxes". Surprised that Xura would speak to him in a harsh voice, as she had just witnessed him completely obliterate his opponent. "It was only a joke Xura, don't get so upset". Xura, who did not find his joke to be very funny simply said, "let's go Xerxes it is still half of a days walk back to Destra. If we leave now we may be able to make it there before nightfall". Now side by side the two manipulators began the long walk to the city.