A Nightly Conflict, a Jane and the Dragon Fanfiction

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Chapter 1: A new resident of the castle…?

Jane and Dragon were flying high above his mountain, patrolling. Jane's crimson hair flowed freely in the winds.

"Jane, mind telling me why were patrolling way out here instead of the castle?" Dragon asked.

"Because apparently, there's been a sighting of a strange creature, and a suspicious man too." Jane answered, looking at the mountains carefully.

"Well how about that guy? With the green hair?" Dragon pointed to a figure moving slowly.

The person had green hair, some of it applied in bangs. He was also wearing a hooded robe as he walked along, silently looking around. On his back was a sack, and a great broadsword. He was nearing the castle post haste, as if intent on a mission.

"He's seems busy. Well, shall we go and see what he's up to?" Dragon asked, turning around and beginning to take flight towards the castle.

"He certainly seems suspicious. Land in front of him as soon as he's near the palace gates." Jane ordered. The man strode up to the gates and stopped abruptly as Dragon and Jane landed directly in his path.

"May we ask what business you have here, sir?" Jane inquired. She stared directly at his features, taking note. Yellow eyes and a determined look, although he was around Jane's age, it seemed like he was older.

"I'm here to speak with your king. I'd like to become a resident of your castle. I supposed I shall be going to see him now." And with that, he began to move into the castle grounds. Dragon eyed him as he made his way inside.

"You really think he's here for a Knight's position? Did you see the size of that sword? Jane?" Jane had already gave chase to him before being swept up by Dragon. "Whoa whoa whoa! What do you think you're doing?" He asked.

"Going to protect the king! Put me down!" she replied, slipping out of Dragon's hands. She ran to the throne room, and put her ear to the door. She could hear bits and pieces of the conversation.

"…here for the position of a knight…" she heard his voice.

"…really? I didn't expect….you are certainly qualified…" King Caradoc said.

"so…the position is mine…?"

"Of Course… however…might want to get acquainted... fellow knights…"

Jane moved away from the door as she heard him pledge his allegiance to the king. How does he get to be a knight, just like that?, she wondered. She suddenly felt a tap on her shoulder. She about-faced and saw the green haired boy.

"Seems we got off on the wrong foot." He said, scratching his head.

"You looked suspicious, so I wanted to make sure. Can I ask you something?"

"Sure. The name's Acomethe, if you're wondering." He said, his face looking a little softer.

"How did you become a knight so quickly?" She asked, crossing her arms.

"I'm a friend of your king. Besides, I'm already a knight, so I asked if I could stay. He agreed." He began to walk off and hum as if it was no big deal. Great… Thought Jane, who walked into the courtyard. I have ANOTHER Gunther to deal with.

Just so you guys know, this is my first story in a loooooooong time. Have mercy, and leave some constructive critism if you want to.