I'm back everyone! Someone requested me this story but the truth is, I actually had this story planned for a while now. But since I got a request I had to do it earlier than originally planned. So this is the origin of Lars and Durga. The entire story will be from no P.O.V. Also, the bold and normal text obviously won't apply since they're all speaking Dragonese, so it will all be in normal text. But anyway let's get started. The prequel to Master Your Destiny.
Chapter 1: The Beginning
There in a cave on the Isle of Night laid a young, 8 year old human named Lars, wrapped in a warm layer of his Night Fury mother's wings. As Malinda looked at her sleeping son, she wondered when her mate Sameal would be back. Lars' 9 year old brother, Vasuki, climbed up on his mother's wing and looked at his brother. He noticed the things that covered Lars, but he never asked about them before.
"Mum. What are those things Lars is wrapped in?" Vasuki asked, looking at his mother.
"They're what the humans call clothes," She said. Vasuki looked at the so called 'clothes' that were on Lars. There was a light blue section covering his upper body and his arms, and a black section covering his legs.
"What are they used for?" Vasuki asked.
"That's what keeps them warm," His mother said. Vasuki hopped over his mother's wings, fumbling onto his back as he did so. He rolled onto his feet and walked over to his sleeping brother.
"Don't wake him up," Malinda ordered. Vasuki was startled by her sudden tone shift and backed away from Lars.
Malinda heard something at the cave entrance, and looked up to see her mate.
"Malinda, I'm back," Sameal said, walking over to Malinda.
"I'm glad you're home," She said. Sameal lightly nuzzled his nose against his mate's, before looking over at Lars.
"How is he?" Sameal asked.
"He's been asleep ever since you left," Malinda said. Vasuki poked his head out from behind Malinda's wings.
"Hey Dad," He said with happiness. He climbed over his mother's wings, once again falling over and standing back up, and ran over to his father.
"Hello Vasuki," He said, tilting his head down. Vasuki jumped up onto Sameal's head, and turned around to look at his father's face. Sameal smiled. Malinda felt something move and she looked down to see Lars just waking up.
"Rise and shine sleepy head," Malinda said. Lars fully opened his eyes and looked up at his mother.
"Hi Mum," Lars said, getting up to his feet.
"Did you sleep well?" Sameal asked. Lars looked over to him.
"I slept great," He said. Malinda unfolded her wings to let Lars out. Vasuki jumped down off his father's head.
"Wanna go play outside?" He asked. Lars smiled.
"Sure," He said. Vasuki ran out to the entrance of the cave and Lars ran after him.
"Don't go too far," Sameal called out.
"We won't," Lars yelled back. The two brothers ran out of the cave, but Lars crashed into another Night Fury, knocking them both down. Vasuki saw what happened and turned around.
"Oh I'm so sorry," The female said. Lars shook his head and looked up to see his best friend Durga. She had six blue stripes on the front of her head. Three blue stripes on the front of each big ear, while the rest of the ears were completely blue. There were about seven stripes on both of her front legs, but her back legs had three stripes below the shins. Her tail had a lot of stripes on it as well, and her tail fins were both blue. There were blue parts on the folds of her wings. She also had blue eyes.
"Hey Durga," Lars said, getting up. Durga smiled.
"Oh hey Lars; sorry for running into you. I should really watch where I'm going." She said. Durga was twelve years old, but she was still best friends with Lars, who was only eight.
Sameal walked out of the cave to make sure that his sons were alright, but saw Durga as well. "Hello Durga," He said.
"Hello Sameal," Durga said. Clanking of metal was then heard nearby, "What is that?" Durga asked. They looked towards the sound and saw four Night Furies in silver armour walking towards them. Sameal got worried.
"Everyone inside. Now," He ordered. They all ran back in as the Night Furies walked by.
"What's happening?" Vasuki asked. As they walked by they noticed one Night Fury in the middle of the four.
"It's Lord Pendragon. What's he doing here?" Durga asked.
"I don't know, but it looks like he's headed towards Volos' cave," Sameal said.
"Why doesn't he fly?" Lars asked.
"Because his wing was damaged in battle, and he can't fly." As Pendragon walked passed, he looked at Lars and smirked. Lars saw this but didn't do or say anything.
At Volos' cave, he was just walking to the entrance, knowing that Pendragon was approaching. He stood tall as the Alpha and his guards stood in a line, with Pendragon in the middle.
"Greetings Volos," He said.
"What do you want Pendragon?" Volos asked in a disrespectful manner.
"Is that any way to speak to your Alpha?" Pendragon asked. Volos spat at the ground.
"I'll speak to you how ever I feel like ever since you killed my mate," He said.
"Ahh yes. And in return, you broke my wing," Pendragon said, shifting his broken left wing. Volos' child peeked around his father's leg to see what was happening. Pendragon caught a glimpse of the two year old hatchling, "Hello," He said to the hatchling. The baby whimpered and went back to hiding behind his father.
"Stay back Nightwing," Volos said. Nightwing stayed put behind his father.
"Oh, that's right. I forgot you had a son," The Alpha said. Volos growled at Pendragon.
"Why are you here?" Volos asked. Pendragon smirked.
"I'm here because there's been news that you plan to betray me," He said. Volos was taken aback by this, "so I've come to take you in for questioning," Pendragon finished.
"Why would I betray you?" Volos asked, "That would put my son's life in danger." Volos looked back at Nightwing to make sure he was still behind him, which he was.
"It doesn't matter, you're still coming with me," Pendragon said. Volos had no plans in betraying his Alpha, but he had to go with him whether he liked it or not.
"Fine; if it'll make you happy," Volos said. Two of the four guards came to Volos' side to escort him. They all walked towards the Alpha's Lair, and Nightwing followed close behind his father.
When they passed the cave where Sameal and the others were, Volos looked at Sameal and nodded. Sameal did the same.
"Nightwing," He called out. Nightwing stopped walking and looked over at Sameal. When Nightwing was in the opening, Sameal rushed out and picked the hatchling up with his mouth, teeth retracted of course, and ran back to the cave. Sameal let Nightwing go as he put him on the ground, but Nightwing tried to run back to his father.
"No Nightwing," Sameal ordered, stopping Nightwing with his wings. The hatchling whimpered as he lost sight of his father.
"Stay here Nightwing," Volos said. Nightwing recognised the voice of his father, "Daddy will be back soon," Volos said. Nightwing was calmed down by his father's words, and Sameal unfolded his wings, letting the hatchling go.
After a few seconds, the five Night Furies were out of sight, and the metal clanking of the armour was no longer heard. Nightwing whimpered and curled up next to Sameal. Malinda walked up to Sameal.
"What was all that about?" She asked. Sameal turned around to his mate.
"I don't know. Lord Pendragon and four of his guards just took Volos to the Alpha's Lair," Sameal explained.
"I should get back to my family to make sure everything's alright," Durga said, leaving the cave.
"See ya Durga," Lars called. Durga stopped and turned around.
"See you later," She said. Durga turned back around and ran off to her family's cave.
An hour later, Lars and his family waited for Volos to return; if he would return at all.
"Do you think he'll be back?" Vasuki asked his father. Sameal shook his head.
"I don't know," He said. At that moment, Volos came into view at the front of the cave. He looked frustrated as he kicked a small rock away. Sameal got up and walked over to Volos. "What's wrong?" Sameal asked.
"Pendragon told me that I had to increase the amount of pay I give him by 10%," Volos explained.
"Why do you do this anyway?" Sameal asked.
"Because this is the only thing that keeps him from killing Nightwing and I," He said. As long as Volos gave Pendragon at least half of his profit, Pendragon would spare their lives.
"Daddy!" Nightwing called out. The hatchling ran up to his father, happy to see him again. Volos leaned his head down and Nightwing cuddled against his father.
"I'm happy to see you too Nightwing," Volos said. Nightwing climbed atop Volos' head, and Volos brought his head back up. "As long as I live, I won't let anything happen to Nightwing," Volos stated.
"I'm glad you're alright Volos," Malinda said, walking up to them. Lars and Vasuki followed behind her.
"Volos, are you okay?" Lars asked.
"I'm fine Lars, thank you," Volos said. "I should take Nightwing home, it's not safe for him out here," Volos stated. Malinda chuckled.
"That's a bit too overprotective don't you think?" She asked.
"No," Volos immediately said. "Farewell," He said, walking off back home.
A moment passed as Lars' family walked back in their cave. Lars was concerned about Durga, so he decided that he would go check on his best friend.
"Mum, can I go see Durga?" He asked. Malinda thought about it for a moment.
"Well, okay. As long as you take the safe path," She said.
"Don't worry Mum, I will," Lars said. He ran out the cave and towards Durga's cave.
At Durga's cave, Durga was swimming in the pond just outside her cave. She loved having a swim, it made her feel free. Durga brought her head above the surface of the water, and shook her head. She climbed up out of the water and shook her whole body, getting the water off.
"Durga!" a young voice called out. Durga turned her head and saw Lars waving at her. She smiled and ran over to him.
"Hey Lars," She said, happily.
"Hey Durga, how are you?" Lars asked.
"I'm good. And you?"
"I'm doing fine," Lars said.
"Why are you here?" Durga asked.
"I just wanted to see my best friend," Lars said. They started to walk to Durga's cave.
"So what happened to Volos?" Durga asked, changing to a concerned tone.
"I'm not sure," Lars said, shaking his head, "I heard something about increase pay or something. I didn't really pay that much attention," He finished. Durga shook her head and rolled her eyes.
"*sigh* You should really pay more attention in the future," She said. Lars chuckled at her advice. They approached the front of the cave and stepped in.
"Hey everyone," Durga called out. Her family turned their attention towards the pair. "You all remember Lars don't you?" Durga asked.
"Yes, we do," Durga's mother said.
"Hello Miss Tiamat," Lars politely greeted. Durga's 10 year old sister Mindy and 9 year old brother Tatsuya got up and walked over to Lars.
"Hey Lars," Mindy greeted, "How ya been?" She asked.
"I've been doing well," Lars answered.
"Greetings Lars," Durga's father said.
"Hello Mister Viper," Lars greeted.
"Durga, you will be in charge of collecting food tonight," Viper said. Durga groaned.
"But Daaaaad," Durga complained.
"No buts; you know the rules, we take turns every night and now it's your turn," Viper explained. Durga groaned some more and kicked a rock away.
"I'm going for a swim," She said, turning around.
"You ALWAYS go for a swim in that pond," Tatsuya said.
"And you ALWAYS sleep during the day what's your point?" Durga asked.
"Never mind," Tatsuya said, turning around and walking back to where he was resting. Durga smiled and dove into the water. Lars walked over and sat down at the water's edge, putting his bare feet into the water. Durga poked her head above the water.
"Why don't you come in?" Durga asked Lars.
"Because then I would have to wait for my clothes to dry," Lars said, tugging on his shirt.
"Well if you're not going to come in willingly," Durga said with a devious smile, "then I'm going to have to bring you in myself." Lars' eyes widened in shock. Durga wrapped her tail around Lars' ankle and pulled him into the water, making a large splash. Lars panicked and griped the side of the pond the keep himself afloat. Durga started to turn in the water, laughing her tail off.
"It's not funny Durga!" Lars shouted.
"It was funny to me," Durga said, still laughing. Lars climbed out of the pond.
"I'm going back home to change," Lars said.
"See ya," Durga said.
"See ya," Lars said. He ran back off to his home cave.
Well this was a lot longer than I expected it to be, but hey, it's interesting right? Let me know what you think about it. If I won't continue it, then I'll take it down, but otherwise, it won't be taken down. Again, let me know what you think about it.
See you all next time, XenoX out.
