Legend of the Magi King Part One

As they sat in the self-driving white sedan Fey rolled the slime core around in her hands. It's cold touch felt nice on her sore joints. The short bit of combat she had done previously against the bull beast had left her hands sore. Dax just looked outside the window as he watched the scenery pass. He was completely lost in thought. The last conversation with Fey was replaying in his head.

He pulled out his necklace and looked at it. The orb's star seemed to be a small amount brighter than it was before, as if the essence of the slime had fueled it somehow. He hoped his mother fulfilled his request and that his teacher would be able to answer all his questions.

"What are you thinking about Daxy?" Fey asked, as she noticed how spaced out he was.

He had no response.

"Daxy!" Fey shouted to snap him out of his trance.

Her sudden yelling caused him to wake up from his daze. He turned to look at her. "What?" He asked.

"What were you thinking about so seriously?" Fey asked.

"Just about all the questions I have." Dax said.

"Well, it is interesting to say the least." Fey said. "Just try not to show off too much. If you are some kind of prodigy, then my mother will be proud instead of disappointed."

Dax thought for a moment to think of a comeback.

"Daxy, you are going to have to get wittier with the comebacks." Fey said before he could figure one out. "It's going to be no fun to tease you otherwise."

"Sorry, I guess I have never had a relationship like this." Dax replied.

"You mean with an attractive rich girl?" Fey asked while batting her eyes playfully.

"No, one that required quips." Dax replied. "It is rather troublesome."

"You'll get the hang of it." Fey said with a big grin. "Unless my father kills you in the training first. Daxy! Don't die, okay?!"

"Is your dad that bad?" Dax asked.

"Ugh… Well… Yes…" Fey responded. "He used to be a trainer before he was the captain. Sometimes he would get a little too overzealous with the recruits, and well… they died. So, they promoted him to captain, you know, to stop any more incidents… and deaths…"

"This would have been useful information before I agreed to have your dad train me!" Dax complained.

"Well, to be fair, I thought you would be fine at the time. I am still about seventy percent sure you will be okay…" Fey explained. "I mean you have some superpower inside of you. If you manage to tap into it, I don't even think my dad could stand against you. Of course, if you can't tap into it… Don't die Dax!"

Dax sighed. "So many regrets right now." He said softly while keeping his eyes closed.

The car rolled to a stop. They had made it to Dax's house. "Well, I have school tomorrow Daxy, so I will see you after school!"

"Sounds good." Dax replied. "But what are we going to do?"

"Beats me." Fey said. "Just make sure it is something that entertains me!" With that last line she started laughing uncontrollably.

Dax sighed again and exited the white sedan. As soon as he shut the door the car darted off to Fey's house. Dax was surprised and delighted to see his teacher sitting on his front steps waiting for him.

"Hello there!" His teacher called out. "I understand you have some questions!"

"Yes!" Dax replied, the excitement was palpable in his voice. He rushed over to his teacher. "I need to know everything you know about the Magi King."

"Everything I know about the legend of the Magi King?" Teal replied. "I think that's something that can be done. Shall we go inside and talk, or do you want to talk here? I don't care as I get paid either way."

"Here is fine." Dax replied swiftly. He was excited to hopefully get answers and did not want to wait not even a second longer than he had to.

"Okay then." Teal said. "So let me start by saying this is all just from tales that have been passed down generation to generation. The legend happened so long ago that we have no proof that it actually ever happened at all. Except for Hope Lake, but that's only a theory that a few scholars have."

"Just tell me." Dax said, his impatience getting the better of him.

"I just wanted you to be prepared is all, some of the stuff I am about to tell you is a bit odd." Teal explained. "It's reasonable to believe that some of the elements of the story were exaggerated over the years. So, if I say something that seems to defy all logic and reason, it is probably because someone lied along the way."

"I understand." Dax said. "So, what do you know about the Magi King?"

The front door opened, and Helen stood in the door frame. "Dax! Did you kill your slime dear?" She asked.

"I did." Dax said.

"That's my boy!" Helen said. "Listen, we have an appointment with the doctor in the morning. They are going to investigate your nanite issue and your nightmares. So don't stay up late, your appointment is in the morning. Also, dinner will be ready in an hour."

"Thanks mom." Dax said. "Now if you don't mind…"

"Oh! Am I interrupting your lessons?!" Helen replied. "I am so sorry! I will let you know when dinner is done!"

"Thank…" Dax started, but before he could finish his phrase his mother had already shut the door and went back inside.

"Might want to take a seat, the legend of the Magi King can take a bit to tell." Teal said.

Dax took a seat at the opposite end of the stair. "Alright tell me already." Dax said. "Tell me the legend of the Magi King."