Germ bolted up with a scream. That eventful night had come back in the form of a vivid nightmare. Wiping his eyes a moment and looking around , showed that it was no longer the van. How long had it been Germ wondered. It was a very extravagant bedroom loft the likes that were only shown in movies or magazines. Long dresser that a very ornate mirror with a gold frame sitting atop of it. A canopy bed that the posts appeared to look like some sort of ancient sculptures and fresh silk sheets.
Footsteps could be heard coming towards the room softly. Slight clinking noise as the door knob turned and a very attractive woman with light brown hair entered. She smiled softly and carried a tray of with a tea cup and some food.
" I am so glad that you finally woke up. I brought you some food . I am sure you are famished after everything." Saying as she placed the tray on a side table next to the bed. Even the side table looked to be worth as much as a house. Marble with gold and silver etchings that had small diamonds adorning the corners of it on each side.
Germ first looked around more getting his bearings and stared directly at the lady. " Where the hell am I and what happened".
Narrowing her eyes " Do not take that tone with me. I've been helping you for over a week here. Your friends left for a bit , but they will be coming back along with my brothers". She walked over to a corner of the gigantic room and pulled a stool over. " Good thing you're already sitting because it's going to seem quite insane."
" Oh yeah" Germ questioned sarcastically " More insane than almost getting killed by dragons. I don't think so. "
The woman now scowled and nodded. " Yes. That is only just the beginning." Saying matter of factly " You are now involved in a war that has been waged for ages whether you like it or not". She than imaged her brother in her head scolding her for not being more gentle with the frightened human and sighed. " I apologize. You have been through a lot already and I can forget such things."
" What do you mean by ages old war? " Just than Germ realized this woman was glowing also and it almost seemed second nature now. She had a golden aura similar to Tank with the exception that it had blue and purple sparks that ran through it instead of the red lightning. " And what's with all you glowing"?
Tank had been correct. This one was advancing quickly in power which could only be a good thing . " Yes a very long and arduous war that the technical good side had been losing for awhile now. The dragons seek to control everything which means controlling people. The other side are beings you learned about in literature as deities as well as a smattering of other creatures." She tapped on her knee a moment thinking. " The glow you see is a part of you now forever as you have very special gifts. This glowing is an aura and it permeates most beings. Humans are muted unless they have strong emotions or are involved in other things".
Germ was a bit shocked at this moment and sat against the headboard with knees up. " There is more than dragons?" Was all that could be mustered.
" Oh dear goddess yes. All kinds of things. Most of them have abilities that hide them from humanity in different ways. Humans evolution has been very stunted by these Dragons making it that way. Humans can be very powerful in ways which of course the dragons despise so they keep everyone depressed and distracted so they can't access such things." She nudged the tray closer to Germ. " Eat up. The tea is honey which is your favorite. And yes I do already know. My glow comes from me being a goddess as it were or at least to the humans".
Germ almost laughed, but realized it was all truth which was much worse than any joke. " And what am I supposed to do against dragons"?
" Finally you are asking the right questions. My name is Artemis and you met two of my brothers already. You are a dragon slayer. A birthright that comes with its own special abilities. I understand this is a lot , but we haven't much time".
Germ suddenly bolted over the bed , feeling that same nauseous feeling the night of the dragon attack .More footsteps now came in the direction of the room . A large man appeared in the doorway with a long black coat and long ragged black hair. Claws on his fingers were the first thing Germ noticed.
" I'm only here to help. Don't let my presence affect you , young one." The stranger said in as soothing a tone as he could muster. " I'm here to teach you how to understand yourself and learn as quickly as possible. The world is about to change for everyone in a horrific way".
Artemis stood up and waved slightly. " The Slayer is understandably scared" she walked over to the bedside and held onto Germ for a moment. " He is an ally, I promise. He will take you to a place he can train you at a quicker pace. When your friends return they will also go there to keep you company. Everything will make sense in time."
The man began drawing a sigil on the ground with some powder that was in the room. Soon a blue glowing portal appeared in the room " You will love it there . All kinds of new and amazing sights to see. Plus I will offer you lots of wealth to appease that side of things. It's the beginning of a brand new life that holds more meaning than anything in this mundane hellhole. "
After much cajoling and persuading, Germ finally agreed to go with this strange man. Terrified and excited all at the same time Germ stepped into the portal with the odd and friendly dragon.