Zara panicked she has never seen him vulnerable before Ondo is an experienced hunter he would never put himself at risk. There were a few scenarios that ran through Zara's mine. The first one was someone poisoned him in some kinds way. The second scenario was that he got hurt by fighting someone. With the uncertainty of what happened, Zara dragged Ondo into their bedroom along with the items he brought back. The closed herself into the cave. As she lay him on the bed she realize that he was still aware of his surrounding. Zara thought that he faint from the poison it was good to see him aware she needed more information.
'' Ondo if you can hear me blink two times" She said
He blinks at Zara and asks her several questions as to what happened. Using the blinking method she discover that he was bitten by a fish that had a paralyzing effect on it from Ondo's information this wasn't the first time he ran into fish. The effect can last for one or two days which means Zara would have to do hunting for the next two days.
For the next two days, Zara went out and collected simple things such as rock and wood Ondo would always bring vegetables back from his hunt. She always wonders where he got them from upon exploring she came across a few large trees that were growing different strange fruit. They all seem to be glowing green. While others didn't have a color at all she only took the safe ones. Over the next two days, Zara continues to collect the fruit and work in her lab. Ondo was still in bed paralyzed
he watch her and saw how hard she was working he was curious about what she was doing. On the third day was able to walk sneaking up behind her.
''' What are you doing Zara?''
When she heard that he was behind her she leap into his arm with joy she kiss all over his face a worried expression showed on her face.
'' I'm glad you are okay''
'' I'm sorry I scared you, I will be careful next time
'' Tell me how your day was?''
'' Well I started out picking from the fruit tree then I made tools for my lab'' she said
''What fruit tree?'' He asked
There were no fruit trees around in this area he hope that Zara didn't pick up a monster egg and mistook it for a fruit. Zara show him the fruit when he saw it and instantly knew that it was it belong to a wyvern bird called. Patel, are friendly birds that grow on a tree the tree also provides fruit for the bird to eat before they are born. These birds help grow a tree called Hollow Grass a special medical herb that can heal deadly injuries. Once they hatch they need to eat immediately or they will begin to feed off trees or even people. The problem is the watcher a bird that watches over the eggs until a central age. They are aggressive and attack anyone that comes near the tree.
These birds are extremely intelligent Ondo was surprised that Zara collects all of the fruit without getting hurt. Ondo also took some meat with him.
" show me where you got these we are taking them back" Ondo
" Yes, these fruits belong to a bird called Peter we are not supposed to take them. Ondo explain
Although she didn't understand she did as he asked they took the fruit back to the tree.
That is when a giant bird that stood six feet tall approached them. With wings and mouths like an eagle, the bird was the largest bird she had ever seen. Petal had four eyes forest green eyes he stood proudly in front of them. when Ondo saw him he kneed him down as a sign of respect.
" I'm sorry my wife taking your children's food I know this is an unforgettable sin. So please accept this offer I will make sure this never happens again.
Patel saw him show deep respect and decided not to Patel's aggressive action. Zara and ondo walked away and she blame herself.
" sorry Ondo, I cause more trouble for you"
" You didn't know, we must show respect for the creatures, not all of them flesh-eating monsters. Some are friendly to besat-men remember this
"I will" she express
With a gentle pat on her, Zara gave Ondo a warm expression.
They talked back to the cave Zara continue to work in the lab.
Ondo was sharpening his tool for the hunt tomorrow with in hours Zara completes her task. She called Ondo over to show him what she discovered. He was shocked to see the crystals growing out of the cave as they went deeper into the cave they discovered that there were a few skeletons in the entrance cave. The hidden cave was circler it was the same size as a small bedroom.
" Do you know what these crystals are?"
" They are awakening crystals only one thousand grow every season.
" Zara don't tell anyone you found these they are rarely many people who have started war for these crystals. ''
They can awaken skills or new abilities they give you an incredible amount of power. Finding them is like finding a diamond mine Ondo was happy to find something valuable.
'' Are these crystals that valuable? then we should sell them''
''No, selling them will only bring attention to our self it best to use them'' Ondo
''To use them we need a safe place to absorb them it normally takes a few days it will put you in a sleeping state. Since we are being hunted we won't be able to use them right away but let's still collect them.'' Ondo said
he couldn't stop smiling he kissed Zara and hugged her this was one more step to getting stronger. They collect them all and clear out of the hidden cave. Zara was able to set up her lab most of her tools were made out of clay and wood. She is to study the plants and discover something interesting. Some of the plants in Ako were similar to the ones back home however the plants in Akko had a stronger effect. With this knowledge he bring to make potions she made the most comment ones such as healing, strengthening, and poison resistance and for the most part, she had some success. Her failed potion went in the box next to her desk time she would reuse them to see the effect it would have. Without a pen, out the paper, she had to memorize formulas.
The Next day
Winter would be here any day now and they still didn't have enough food going hunting early can assure they get the best prey. Their tools were ready and around six in the Moring, they rolled the huge rock out the way. Ondo was in the front of Zara he stood there blocking her view with a calm voice he whisper.
'' Zara go back into the cave''
'' Why what wrong''
'' The petal is here in front of our camp'' He replied
Zara looked over his shoulder and saw the bird standing there waiting for them without knowing its intention. Ondo was naturally on guard his main objective is to protect Zara and he was willing to attack the bird even if it was a chance he might lose. But Zara had a different idea she didn't think the bird came to fight before Ondo could attack it. Zara rushed past him and stood in front of the bird. Kneeling in front of the Petals Ondo stood there in fear that it might attack Zara.
'' You come to visit us today what might the reason be?'' Zara asked