Chapter 8

“I hope Dagon will pull through.” Said Bridget as they walk back to the main chamber. “I hope so too.” Said Queen Daphne. King Arthur nods his head in agreement, “I hope this cook will answer some questions.” Said King Arthur as they reached the main chamber. They see all the guards are knocked out. “What happened?” Asks Bridget as she checks them out. “They are breathing; they just got knocked out with something.” Said Bridget.

 King Arthur walks past Bridget; he enters the chamber and sees that the prisoner is gone. He sees something on the floor; he picks it up. Queen Daphne enters the room and sees what King Arthur has in his hand. “What is it?” She asks him. “I have no idea who ever to be the cook left this here. Some how he was able to get free of the chains, knock out the guards, and leave the planet.” Said King Arthur as he looks at the paper. “Do you think it these creatures, or whatever they are, can change their looks?” Asks Bridget if she is still checking out the guards. “You could be right; I am still wondering why they are attacking us?” Said Queen Daphne a bit confused.

 “Here is my guess; they want the power jewels we have.” Said Bridget as she still work on the guards. In a few minutes they are awake. “Can you tell me what happen?” asks King Arthur to the captain of the Guards. “Yes I can, your highness.” Said the Caption of the guards as he explains what happen to them. “That is all I can remember.” Said The Captain of the Guards. The others guards nods their head in agreement.

 (Back to Dagon’s chamber.)

 “Aella, try to get some sleep. I know it is hard to watch him. If there is any change in him, I will wake you up.” Said Alberto. Aella looks at Alberto and nods her head yes, then curls up on a chair, and she falls asleep. Alberto covers Aella up with a blanket. Alberto goes back to Dagon. “Dagon, you need to drink more.” Said Alberto, hoping Dagon can hear him. He gets no response from Dagon.

 Alberto gets the drink ready for Dagon; he goes over and helps him to drink the antidote. Bran enters the room. “How is it going?” He asks as he sees Aella sleeping in a chair. “It is still a bit early to tell. He is drinking the antidote with no problems.” Said Alberto as he watches Dagon. “I just learned the cook was a fake one. King Arthur had him guarded in the main chamber.” Said Bran as he looks at Dagon.

 “Did he escape?” asks Alberto, puzzled. Bran shakes his head yes, “These creatures or whatever they are can change shape. He has no idea where he went.” Finished Bran. Suddenly Dagon just screams out. Aella awakes with a start, and she sees Bran and Alberto trying to calm Dagon down. She goes over and helps as well. After a few minutes he is calm and back into his coma. “What was that about?” asks Aella a bit confused. Alberto explains Dagon’s past. Aella goes over and feels Dagon’s forehead. “He is starting to burn up.” Said Aella a bit worried now. Bran goes over and feels Dagon’s head. “You can bathe his head with water to keep the fever down.” Said Bran.

 “The antidote is working; it might take a while before he comes around.” Said Alberto, a bit tired. “Now it is your turn, Alberto. I will stay here with Aella and help her with Dagon. You get some rest.” Said Bran. Alberto nods his head in agreement, and he leaves. Aella sees some movement on the bed. “Do you think Dagon is dreaming?” She asks Bran as he looks at Dagon. “I think so; I think he will have them.” Said Bran as he bathes Dagon’s head with a cool cloth. Queen Daphne enters the room. “How is he doing?” She asks as she looks at Dagon. “Alberto said the antidote is working. Alberto has no idea how long Dagon will like this.” Said Bran.

 “I am sure he will pull through. King Arthur thinks the creature has left Twilight, and he has put up the force field.” Said Queen Daphne. “It is time for his next drink. Bran, can you please help me?” Asks Aella as she pours the antidote into a cup. Bran nods his head. and helps Aella with Dagon. “I hope he will come around soon.” Said Aella as she watches Dagon.

 “It will take some time before he wakes up. The antidote is working. It takes time for it to work as well.” Said Bran as he sits on the chair. Dagon starts to moan and groan. Aella tries to calm him down. “I think he is still dreaming about his other home.” Said Queen Daphne as she watches Dagon. “Yes, these creatures were attacking the planet to find Dagon.” Said Bran as he checks Dagon out.

 “Bran that was it for the antidote.” Said Aella as she checks the jug. “I will let Alberto and Castor know.” Said Queen Daphne as she leaves the room. Suddenly there are alarms going off. “What is going on?” asks Aella, a bit worried. “You stay here with him; I am going to check it out.” Said Bran as he leaves the room.

 Few minutes later, he arrives back with Alberto. “Some one has started a fire. Alberto, is it safe to bring Dagon out?” Asks Bran as he watches Alberto check Dagon out. “Yes, Aella, please bring blankets as much as you can carry.” Said Alberto as he and Bran carry Dagon. Aella grabs the blankets and they head outside.

 (Outside)

 Aella spreads the blankets on the ground while Alberto and Bran lay Dagon on top of them. “I hope they can put out the fire.” Said Bridget as she sits near Dagon. “They will it was fire bombs that explode before the fake cook disappears.” Said King Arthur as he watches the men put out the fire. Suddenly Dagon screams again. “The fire brought back the memories from the attack on Myst.” “Said Alberto as he tries to calm Dagon down. “You are safe; you are having a nightmare.” Said Alberto as he continues to calm Dagon down.

 Aella is getting scared now. Bran went over to help Alberto. “Do you think my necklace will help him calm down as well?” asks Bridget. “You can try.” Said Alberto, hoping it will work. Bridget stands up and says the magic words. There was a glow around Dagon after a few minutes; it was done. “That did it.” Said Alberto, seeing how calm Dagon is.

 “I am glad it worked too. He has been through too much already.” It is hard for him to hold on like this.” Said Bridget. Alberto nods his head yes. “Myst is a peace-loving planet. I wonder how they are doing now.” Alberto said as he thinks back to his home planet. “I am sure we can check once we are able to get back inside.” Said King Arthur. Alberto

 Looks at King Arthur in puzzlement. King Arthur explains that they can check other planets out. “I am sure Dagon would like to know too. Myst is part of him as well.” Said Alberto.

 (Two Hour Later.)

“The fire is out.” Said King Arthur as he does his spell to fix the castle backs the way it was. They hear a groan. Aella checks on Dagon and sees he is trying to come around. Alberto checks on Dagon and notices that it is time for another drink. He and Aella help Dagon to drink the antidote. Dagon tries to fight it. “Dagon, you must drink it.” Said Aella, hoping Dagon will stop fighting. Dagon has stopped moving around and lets them help him to drink the antidote. “I will help you move him back inside.” Said Bran as he and Alberto pick up Dagon.

 (Back inside in Dagon’s chamber.)

 “How long will he be out?” asks Bridget to Alberto. As Alberto checks Dagon out again, “I really don’t know if the fever is still there. It could be tomorrow or longer. He knows we are here.” ” Said Alberto. Aella grabs Dagon hand; she feels a squeeze. “He just squeezed my hand.” Aella said. “He might come around later tonight, my guess.” Said Alberto as he watches Dagon again.