AN Disclaimer: Just in case it wasn't obvious I own none of e official works of Julia Golding, I write these things because I want to.
Chapter II: The First Slip
I stared at the ones who had been successful to enter the society; until one of the dragons arrived carrying not just his human - Dr. Brock - but also the universal. I could feel my eyes narrowing, however they were not directed at the two humans but at Argot. I forgot myself as I snarled in his tongue at him.
"What do you think you are doing bringing her here, Argot." And while only the dragons could understand me it proved I was more than I said I was.
"She is the universal, and Kullervo would have killed her had we not intervened." Argot spoke in human english. My mouth was agape.
"Kullervo was trying to get to her?" Both Argot and Dr. Brock nodded. "What happened?" My voice showed authority and despite everything I was likely to get it. The universal spoke first.
"I went to warn the sirens, about the workers and ships. They said wouldn't leave; they spoke of Kullervo and how together they would use violence to drive everything human away. There was a black mist that formed a giant black eagle; which took me to a nest, it, he, Kullervo said he needed my help to take away humanity's influence. He spoke of death and disease like it was a game; I told him no. I wouldn't work with something so cruel and ruthless."
As the universal stopped I sank into a chair - my plan to protect the world had failed.
"He was always good at alienating those whose help he needed." I mumbled but most creatures with their superior senses still heard me. Argot and Morjik - another dragon and trustee to the sea-snakes - growled. Morjik and Kendra turned to me slumped in the chair.
"Care to explain how you know the shape shifter so well, Mr. Coddington?" My head remained down as I spoke.
"That thing is my brother." I could easily hear the gasps and intakes of breath from across the barn. Mack Clamworthy's voice was the loudest but as a kraken companion I expected no less.
"Guess you can't choose your family either then, Coddington."
