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ZE - Chapter 49: The Forest Walker
Disclaimer:“Dialogue”‘Thoughts’- Author notes-Chapter 49: The Forest WalkerThe two lizardmen now lay at his feet. One was dead while the other one was barely clinging to life.The Lizardman Chief and the redhead girl were staring at him with equally shocked eyes. It was obvious that neither of them expected him to win this fight.He then heard the girl gasp and point at his chest.Zephyr had felt a strong tug when the spear was removed from ...
HP - Chapter 214: A Pleasant Surprise
Disclaimer:Harry Potter and all of its characters belong to J.K. Rowling. I own nothing but the original characters I create.“Dialogue”‘Thoughts’- Author notes -Chapter 214: A Pleasant SurpriseHe did not have to wait long behind the wards before being granted entrance into the Lovegood grounds, despite having arrived without an invitation.According to Luna, her father would rarely leave the house, so there wasn't much need for a warni...
HP - Chapter 213: The Real Source of the Anomaly
Disclaimer:Harry Potter and all of its characters belong to J.K Rowling.I own nothing but the original characters I make.“Dialogue”‘Thoughts’-Author notes-Chapter 213: The Real Source of the Anomaly“Albus Dumbledore likes to wear pink panties,” Harry proclaimed.“That isincorr-” The gargoyle was interrupted when the mechanism activated, revealing the familiar set of stairs.He quickly spotted the Headmaster sitting behind his desk w...
HP - Chapter 212: Great Sorcery
Disclaimer:Harry Potter and all of its characters belong to J.K Rowling.I own nothing but the original characters I make.“Dialogue”‘Thoughts’-Author notes-Chapter 212: Great SorceryDecember 27Harry was walking through the castle corridors. Healmost forgot how quiet Hogwarts was during the Christmas break.Only a few students decided to stay here. Mostof them were seventh-years who barely did anything else other than going from their rooms ...
HP - Chapter 211: Snape's Reflections
Disclaimer:Harry Potter and all of its characters belong to J.K Rowling.I own nothing but the original characters I make.“Dialogue”‘Thoughts’-Author notes-Chapter 211: Snape's Reflections“Come on, Harry. Let's go back to the castle,” Lily said. “Severus will lead the Slytherins.”“I think there is someone else you should escort.” Harry looked back.There was a very largerock covered in snow just around thirty feet away f...
ZE - Chapter 48: The Lizardmen and the Girl
Disclaimer:“Dialogue”‘Thoughts’-Author notes-Chapter 48: The Lizardmen and the Girl“Stop, you damn bea- ouch!” A large branch hit him right in the face.The lizard continued to run through the dense forest at an incredible speed like it was possessed.“Ahhhh!”Amidst the commotion, Zephyr heard someone scream in the distance.“Nooo!, leave me alone!”“A girl?” He heard her scream again, this one felt a lot closer.It became evid...
ZE - Chapter 47: The Unfortunate Princess
Disclaimer:“Dialogue”‘Thoughts’-Author notes-Chapter 47: The Unfortunate PrincessDuring the night, they stopped to rest and eat some dried meat since they could not make a fire. That would just give away their position.“It's cold…” Seth trembled.The temperature had descended drastically during the night.“Cover yourself with something. We have already been lucky enough to avoid contact with the Tree Walkers. If we light a fire,...
HP - Chapter 210: Brawl
Disclaimer:Harry Potter and all of its characters belong to J.K Rowling.I own nothing but the original characters I make.“Dialogue”‘Thoughts’-Author notes-Chapter 210: BrawlAvery fell on his back and started to scream while clutching his bleeding nose. “He broke it! He broke it!” He continued to shout."Why would you stand so close to me? Did youreallyexpect me to do nothing?..." Harry raised an eyebrow. He thought those two bo...
HP - Chapter 209: "Surprise" Ambush
Disclaimer:Harry Potter and all of its characters belong to J.K Rowling.I own nothing but the original characters I make.“Dialogue”‘Thoughts’-Author notes-Chapter 209: "Surprise" Ambush“Wait!” Pansy hurried to grab his arm after they had just left the Pub.“Yes?” asked Harry, hoping she didn't change her mind about leaving.“I can't do this!” She exclaimed.Harry sighed. “Fine…where do you want to go now?”â€...
ZE - Chapter 46: The Zlorian Forest
Disclaimer:“Dialogue”‘Thoughts’-Author notes-Chapter 46: The Zlorian ForestAfter a three-hour journey, the groupcaught a glimpse ofthe familiar forest.Normally, this would have taken just slightly over an hour by mount.But Zephyr was havinga bit oftrouble getting the giant lizard to listen to him.Instead, it tended to change directionat seemingly random times, making him waste a lot of effort to correct the direction.“Finally…we made ...
ZE - Chapter 45: The start of a new journey
Disclaimer:“Dialogue”‘Thoughts’-Author notes-Chapter 45: The start of a new journeyTolfin guided him to the pit where the Zarlaswere kept.Thetribesmenhad prepared twoof thelizard mounts for them and loaded them with lots of supplies for their journey.“Are you sure you want to come with me? It is probably going to be a long journey. Not to mention a dangerous one…youwon'tsee your wife for a while.”“That is true… but I have be...
ZE - Chapter 44: The journey south
Disclaimer:“Dialogue”‘Thoughts’-Author notes-Chapter 44: The journey south“Twenty years ago?! How is that possible? I wasn't even born yet,” Zephyr exclaimed.“This old lady has asked herself that question many times... but after all these years, even I can't completely grasp how this ability works. All I know is that my dreams become true and you... are the ones I have dreamt the most.”“What did you see in those dreams?â...
HP - Chapter 208: Check Please!
Disclaimer:Harry Potter and all of its characters belong to J.K Rowling.I own nothing but the original characters I make.“Dialogue”‘Thoughts’-Author notes-Chapter 208: Check Please!“Lily…it's not that simple,” Snape tried to defend himself.“How so?”Snape sighed. He already knew she was not going to understand it.“Many of those boys are heirs from important families. Their families have a lot of influence on the Ministry an...
HP - Chapter 207: Snape's Suspicions
Disclaimer:Harry Potter and all of its characters belong to J.K Rowling.I own nothing but the original characters I make.“Dialogue”‘Thoughts’-Author notes-Chapter 207: Snape's Suspicions“What is he doing here?” Snape frowned.“It looks like he is on a date, but…is that girl?...” Lily stared at the black-haired girl accompanying her son.Of course, she knew who this was. Over the last year, she had heard her family name way too...
ZE - Chapter 43: Dreamer
Disclaimer:“Dialogue”‘Thoughts’Author notesChapter 43: DreamerThe feast lasted for hours. It was a good thing he had a good rest before coming here.He ate meats from animals unknown to him and was given drinks that made his mind slightly numb.But by the end of it, he was in a much better state than Seth, who had passed out just two hours in…Guskarr turned to him. “Come, my friend. It is time for us to talk.”Zephyr looked around... p...
ZE - Chapter 42: The Yellow Mountain Tribe
Disclaimer:“Dialogue”‘Thoughts’Author notesChapter 42: The Yellow Mountain TribeThe lizards were able to run at an incredible speed through the grassy plains, and soon enough, they reached the massive mountain range they called the Yellow Mountains.The tribe was much larger than what Zephyr was expecting. It looked almost as big as the village where he grew up. It was filled with huts made of rocks and hides and surrounded by a large wall...
ZE - Chapter 41: Tolfn's offer
Disclaimer:“Dialogue”‘Thoughts’Author notesChapter 41: Tolfn's offer“We can’t go in the forest? Why not?” asked Seth while poking his head from behind Zephyr.“Is it perhaps your territory or something?” added Zephyr. He asked calmly as he felt no aggression coming from any of these men.“No, no,” the giant man denied. “We are members of the Yellow Mountain Tribe.” He pointed at the forest. “That is the territory of ...
HP - Chapter 206: Snape’s Dilemma
Disclaimer:Harry Potter and all of its characters belong to J.K Rowling.I own nothing but the original characters I create.“Dialogue”‘Thoughts’- Author notes -Chapter 206: Snape’s DilemmaSeverus Snape walked through the halls of Hogwarts with nervous steps.The closer he got to her door, the more nervous he grew.Seeing Lily at Hogwarts had been extremely shocking. The Headmaster had not said a word to him until the day before classes sta...
HP - Chapter 205: A Date?
Disclaimer:Harry Potter and all of its characters belong to J.K Rowling.I own nothing but the original characters I make.“Dialogue”‘Thoughts’-Author notes-Chapter 205: A Date?“What?!” Ginny shouted, probably a lot louder than she intended.“You are inviting my brother on a date?” Lyra asked.“Ohhh, a date!” Luna said with excitement before turning to her friend. “Asto, what's a date?”Astoria made a face of displeasure. S...
HP - Chapter 204: Sudden Changes and sudden invitations
Disclaimer:Harry Potter and all of its characters belong to J.K Rowling.I own nothing but the original characters I make.“Dialogue”‘Thoughts’-Author notes-Chapter 204: Sudden Changes and sudden invitations"Test number 9…"Another wooden dummy shattered into smithereens."Those are magically enhanced to be extremely resistant to damage…"Punching the non-reinforced ones was like hitting tofu. However, the reinforced ones r...
ZE - Chapter 40: The three riders
Disclaimer:“Dialogue”‘Thoughts’-Author notes-Chapter 40: The three riders“Hurry! I want to see the forest!” Seth became more energetic after theirdiscovery,despite all the walking they did during the night.Zephyr was also excited to see this. A living forest meant there would likely be animals or other things to eat. They could not bring much food with them after all.He had also not seen any signs of the poison clouds the Celestials a...
ZE - Chapter 39: A glimmer of hope
Disclaimer:“Dialogue”‘Thoughts’-Author notes-Chapter 39: A glimmer of hope“Ah… I thought I was going to die…” Seth said while his heart was rapidly beating.The descent was indeed much faster, especially because Zephyr lost his grip halfway down, and they both fell.He did manage to get a grip before touching the ground and prevented a few broken bones.“Stop complaining, we made it… we should be safe on this side,” Zephyr said...
ZE - Chapter 38: Bill's Choice
Disclaimer:“Dialogue”‘Thoughts’-Author notes-Chapter 38: Bill's Choice“I am… we used to see each other sometimes when unloading fish from the boats,” Zephyr answered."It'sreallyyou then...you look so different. So you became one too, but… your hair and those eyes…I never heard of an awakened like you. And your element does not belong to the usual four,” Bill observed Zephyrcarefully.He noticed that Zephyr was anxio...
ZE - Chapter 37: Zephyr vs Elf Guard
Disclaimer:“Dialogue”‘Thoughts’-Author notes-Chapter 37: Zephyr vs Elf GuardZephyr’s Lightning Strike caught the Elf guard on the shoulder and sent him tumbling down, screaming in pain.Seth saw this and shouted his name. The boy thought he was done for already and was static to see him intervene.The Celestial Elf managed to recover and stood back up. His left arm was hanging uselessly after receiving the impact of Zephyr's magic.“...
ZE - Chapter 36: Facing the Wall Guards
Disclaimer:“Dialogue”‘Thoughts’-Author notes-Chapter 36: Facing the Wall Guards“Oh? Do you know these humans?” The elf turned to look at Bill with interest. It was obvious he wasn't concerned about Seth and Zephyr's presence at all.“I don't know any of them…” Bill spoke with a grave voice as he moved his orange eyes over them.Zephyr noticed how much Bill had changed in just one year. His hair was longer and unkempt. ...
ZE - Chapter 35: Climbing the Great Wall!
Disclaimer:“Dialogue”‘Thoughts’-Author notes-Chapter 35: Climbing the Great Wall!‘Intimidating presence?...what does it do?’He checked the passive skill list to get a description.[ Intimidating presence (strength 20): People will be more intimidated by your imposing figure. ]“What is this?,this sounds…useless…” Zephyr muttered. Hewasntlike Thomas or his two thugswholikedto go aroundintimidating people.Zephyur could not imagine...
ZE - Chapter 34: The Best Place to climb
Disclaimer:“Dialogue”‘Thoughts’-Author notes-Chapter 34: The Best Place to climbWhen Zephyrcame backto his senses, he found himself lying on a large rock.Seth was at his side, looking very tired.“How long was I out?”“Zephyr!” Seth shouted his name when he saw him awake. “I can't believe you survived that!”“Yes… that was close…” He recalled seeing his health at two points. Just a tiny bit moreandhe would never open ...
ZE - Chapter 33: A close call
Disclaimer:“Dialogue”‘Thoughts’-Author notes-Chapter 33: A close callThe drakelet out a loud shriekand stared at Zephyr with its narrow yellow eyes.The creature wasclearlyangry at him.“You didn't like that, huh? Let me give you some more.” This time, he took the offensive and charged at the drake.The creature wasnowwary of him and used its wings as a shield.‘Hitting its wings is a waste of mana… I have to get a clear shot at i...
ZE - Chapter 32: The Menacing Green Drake
Disclaimer:“Dialogue”‘Thoughts’-Author notes-Chapter 32: The Menacing Green DrakeThat night, Zephyr had a nice dream. There were no fights or arguments.He dreamed about a simple and fun afternoon he spent with his loyal companions. He met themveryearly in his life as The Hero, and they have been by his side since then.The five of them were at a cozy-looking tavern, eating, drinking, and talking about their past adventures.Zephyr was consc...
ZE - Chapter 31: New Magic
Disclaimer:“Dialogue”‘Thoughts’-Author notes-Chapter 31: New Magic“What? A new spell?”[Select a new spell…accessing Library of Thoth for compatible magical techniques…two options found… Lightning Nova: inflicts medium damage around the caster. Cost: 10 Mana. Thunder Bolt: Inflicts low damage to one target. High chance of paralysis. Cost: 5 mana.]“Wait… I can only choose one?”“Grrr!”“Zephyr!” Seth screamed.He saw a ...