Once we finished our breakfast, we headed for the museum. "So Aries. What were you and your brothers like growing up?" I was curious. "Oh well. Haha. I was the influencer. I may have been the middle child, but I was the Influencer on both of them. I was the one that caused the trouble. My big brother always stuck up me and my younger brother. Even though I was the one that caused the trouble. We were all homeschooled. Now that I think about it, I feel sorry for my mother and father having to put up with a little boy like me. Haha." Aries scratched his head in embarrassment. "So what were some of the things you did?" I was curious. "Well I mostly goofed off. There were gophers where we were. My little brother and I used to try to catch one. We got a few scratches and bruises but that's to be expected. Hahah. My little brother would get mad that he couldn't catch one. It was cute. I actually touched one though. Actually when you met me I was getting some stuff so the gophers wouldn't come back." "Well we have to go back anyway for a bit. So maybe I can meet your other brother. I met who I am assuming is your younger brother when I met the Elder." " Yeah you did. My older brother is Leo."
"OK here we are. The museum of Nue." said Vain. "Oh cool. Come on Aries." I was so excited and dragged Aries with me. "Woah. Slow down there Neve." "Sorry. Got excited. Since I found out mom was one I was afraid. Then when I met one on our trip, I wasn't so scared. He said he was moms brother." "Sorry to interrupt you Neve." said Vain. "Are you saying that you saw Zayla's brother?" "Yeah. He said if he could, he would come back. He had some things to do over there. I just hope he was ok when we left. That's when I got stabbed, and killed the Goblin or troll thing. Once my uncle found out who I was, he tried to make sure I came out safe." "Looks like he tried." said Vain. "Yeah. Ooh look! There is a video of Nue! Lets watch it!" So we sat down on the chairs and watched the Nue Video.
The Nue are an interesting breed. They look like a lion with a snake tail and a fox head. They also have some long sharp fangs. They don't care much for snow but they can tolerate it. Then it went on and on and said different stuff.
"Wow! That was really interesting! I took a lot of notes." "Yeah I guess it was." Said Aries smiling at me because I was happy. "You know Neve. I just wish you can be this happy all the time." "Yeah. Me too. Lets see. Where to go next." After we went all the way thru the museum, we went to the gift shop. "Aww. How cute. A little stuffed Nue. I think I'm going to get one." "I'll get it for you Neve." said Aries. "Oh thank you Aries. Hehe. Its cute. It reminds me of Vain. Oh I forgot to tell you. Vain can turn into a Nue. Its really cool." "Hey Vain? Can you show Aries your Nue form?" "Sure. If he wants to see it." "Aries. You should show Vain Your Raiju form." "If he wants to sure." "Yeah. That would be awesome. I never saw one up close. This will be fun."
Next we went to see the old folks that experienced a lot since they were Nue. "Wow. There are a lot of people here. Oh here she is." Said Vain. "Hello Zenisa." "Oh hello. Good to see you again Vain. Who are your friends?" "Oh this is Neve and Aries. We are here because Neve wants to know more about Nue and your experiences. She is half Nue and her brother hasn't changed yet." "Oh I see. Yes. Neve? Have you seen a Nue up close?" said Zenisa. "Yes actually. I saw Vain's form." "That's right. How is your transformation going?" said Zenisa. "Oh well it still needs work. I can transform fully just slower than normal still. I'm getting better." "Oh good." Then she told us about her stories then we had to leave.
"Wow! Oh boy. I don't know what to think. That poor lady has been through a lot." I said. "Yeah she has." said Vain. "Well Next is the library." "Actually can we take a rest? I'm getting tired." I said. "Is there some place we can rest nearby Vain?" said Aries. "Yes. Hang on. Lets see where did I see it. Oh here it is. Here we are." said Vain. "Wait. Is this the same Café we went to when I had that headache?" "Yeah it is. Jasmine tea again?" "Yes please." "For you Aries?" "Oh I will get mine and Neve's thanks." "Ok. sure. Oh here is the waiter." "Hello young miss. How are you feeling?" said the waiter. "Oh better thank you." "What would you all like?" "It will be separate receipts." said Vain. "I would like a Jasmine tea please." Then Aries ordered a jasmine and Chamomile tea. "Ok I will be back with your order." We looked at the menu to see what we wanted to eat. "Ooh this looks good. I think I will get this. Its a chicken salad." I said. "I think I will get a bacon sandwich with salad on the side." said Aries. "What are you having Vain?" Said Neve. "Oh. I am having a Chicken sandwich with some fries on the side."
The waiter came back with the teas. "Here you are. Two jasmine teas and a Chamomile tea." "Thank you." I said. "Are you ready to order?" "Go ahead you two said Vain. You order first." I would like a Bacon sandwich with a salad on the side and she wants a chicken salad." Then Vain ordered his. "A Chicken sandwich and fries please. Thankyou." "OK it will be about 10 min." Then we talked a bit until the food came
After awhile we finished eating and headed out. "OK. Now lets walk off what we ate." I said. "OK then. Lets go to the library. Come on Aries." "I'm coming Neve." "Here we are." said Vain. "Just a few places down from the café."
We walked into the library, and I was shocked. "Woah! This is a big library." Aries agreed. "Do you know where to look for the books on Nue Vain?" "Um. Not really." "Oh here is someone. Excuse me madam." I Said politely. "Can you help me find some books on the Nue?" "Hello young lady. Yes I will. Follow me." said the Librarian. We followed her to the ladder, she got a few books on Nue's. "Here you are young lady." "Thank you madam." We all went over to a table to look at some facts. We had one book for each of us. "Oh wow! I didn't know they could do that!" I said out loud forgetting where we were. "Shh!" said someone near by. "Sorry. I think I'm going to borrow these. "I said. "Vain? Do you have a library card?" said Aries. "Yeah. I will use it." He checked out the books and we brought them home.
"Finally back! I'm pooped." "Haha. Neve saying she's tired? That's a shocker." Joked Aries. "Hehe. Oh Aries. Once we are rested, you guys can show your forms." "Yeah that's right." said Aries. "I'm rested enough. I can show him." "Me as well." said Vain. "OK I will join you guys." We went out to the back and I sat down to watch. Aries went first. "I'll never get used that feeling." "Hehe. Aries." "What did he say Neve?" "Oh that's right you can't understand him. He said he will never get used to the feeling." "Haha. I know what he means. Cool form though. Can I pet him?" "Aries is that ok?" "Yeah. Be careful of my horns though." "Go ahead. Just be careful of his horns." "Woah. Just as soft as Neve's form. What do you use the extra hair flying out for?" "You know. I really don't know. I have wondered that myself." said Aries. "He doesn't know." "How much weight can he hold?" "Aries? He doesn't know either he's never tried." "Can I turn human now?" "Yes you can Aries." So Aries turned human and stretched. "Ok. My turn." Vain showed Aries his Nue form. He backed up at first, then I showed him it was ok. "Can I?" said Aries. "Yes." I said. "Wow. They are huge!" said Aries. "I know. That's what I thought at first too. They are soft." "Can I touch the Tail?" "Yes Just be cautious." "Woah cool."
Just as Vain became human, I heard a commotion somewhere outside. "Vain? You hear that?" "Oh no. Come on guys. Lets check it out." Said Vain. So they went out to check it out. "The rogue Nue are back." said Vain. "Oh good. I have a bone to pick with them." I took off my dress and revealed my battle clothes. "Neve?" Said Aries. "Aries, Vain. Back me up. Lets go." They both followed me to the Rogue Nue.
"Hey you! Rogue Nue! I have a bone to pick with you!" "Wait. You are that girl from the village 6 years ago. Your Zayla's...." said one of the men. "Yes I am her daughter. Surprised I survived? Why the hell are you here? To raid your own village?" I got my sword out. "Woah there girl." said the Leader. "My name is Neve! You have some explaining to do Nue! I have read about you. Got to know your kind. What happened then is no reason to kill people from a different village just to look for someone. Mom is fine now. If you must know. My boyfriend cured her." "Really? Zayla's back to her old self?" said one of the men. "What of it! You gonna kill her now! I won't let you!" "You got us all wrong Neve." Said the leader. "My name is..." "I don't care what your name is. You raided my village. You have to pay." Then I swung my sword and the leader stopped it with his in the nick of time.
"Neve. I'm sorry." He said while fighting her. "I was stupid then. I know what I did was wrong. I know it won't bring them back. I want to find a way to make it up to you and your village." "There is Nothing you can do to make up for what you did to my friends and Neighbors parents!" Then I got scratched with the sword. I brushed it off. Then I got him a couple times with my sword. Worse then mine. "Fine if you feel that way, then kill me. I'm sure the villagers will be happy I'm dead." Just as the leader stopped, I was about to kill the guy but Aries stopped me. "No! Neve!" "What?! Why?! He and his men killed my friends families and neighbors family! I can't let them live!" I yelled in tears and anger. "Neve its ok." He took the sword from me. I turned into my fox form and ran off. "Sorry. Vain. I gotta catch up to her." "Go get her." Then Aries was off. "I'm sure that you guys will have the torture sentence. We won't kill you. "said Vain. "I understand." said the Leader.
"Neve! Slow Down!" said Aries. "Why! Why does this stuff have to happen to me?! Why always me?! What did I do to deserve this?!" I stopped far from the village. Aries finally stopped too. "Oh Neve. You look horrible. Come on. Lets go back." said Aries. "No! As long as they are there, I will not step foot or paw in that village again!" "That's fine Neve. Lets just be outside the village. As long as we can see you and check on you ok? I will ask Vain if there is someone outside the village we can stay ok?" "Thanks Aries." I turned back to human as did Aries and we embraced each other. "Oh Aries." I said in tears. "Why is it always me? Why do bad stuff always happen?" "I don't know Neve. Are you ok to go back now?" "I guess so. Thank you for coming after me Aries. I don't know where I would have ended up." "I don't know what your dad and mom would say if I lost you." "Hehe. OH Aries. Thank you. Lets go back to the gate at least." We turned into our forms and ran back.
"Finally made it back. I will be right back Neve." Aries turned human and went to look for Vain and Vale. "Oh Vain! I found you. Where is your dad?" "I need him too. I will get him." "Meet me at the gate Vain." Then Aries ran back to the gate.
"I'm back Neve." "Hey Aries." I was in my human form hardly able to move. I was sitting down. "Neve are you OK?" "Aries." "I'm here Neve. Vain and Vale are on their way." "That's good." I said in a weak tone. "Aries. I can't move. I don't know why?" "You will be ok Neve. You better be ok." "Where are they? Finally. Here they come." Said Aries. "Vale! Vain! Its Neve! Somethings wrong. She can't move." Vale said, "Neve. I'm going to take a look at you ok?" "Yeah." I said weakly trying to keep my eyes open. "Shit!" Said Vale. "This could be a side affect of the sword we read about. If it is, its only the beginning." "We were never told what happened to the last ones who where stabbed." said Aries. "I will tell you when we get her help." Said Vale. "Wait! No. She doesn't want to step foot or paw into the village until the men are gone. Is there someone outside the village we can stay with until then?" "Yes. I know a guy." "Vain?" "Yeah I know. Lets go dad."