Chapter one:

At Whammy's orphanage things are going on as normal.

Kids going to classes and some skipping for different reasons.

Near decided to go outside while it is peaceful out there since most will be in classes at this time. He likes the peace and quiet. He decided to wander into the forest area behind the orphanage. He wanders for a bit then he pauses when he hears something. He glances up then ducks into hiding when a helicopter flies over.

It's a helicopter from those ruling so to survey the land for anything they don't like.

Near knows it'd seem suspicious if he was seen alone in the woods then not only will it bring more evil to him but the orphanage too. He sees no reason to have the orphanage suffer because he went out into the forest alone. He steps out of hiding when it's safe and continues not feeling like turning back. He goes on for a few more minutes then he pauses again hearing something somewhere around him. He glances around but only sees a few animals move so he brushes it off going onward once more.

Meanwhile…..

Mello wonders why Near is skipping classes today as he only skips when he's sick or something of the like but he had seen the mostly albino boy walking around fine a little earlier.

So when it's time to switch to your next class Mello heads to go find Near.

He doesn't spot Near right away so he wonders where the other could have gotten to. "Where is he?" He questions as he looks around himself trying to think of where Near could have gone.

…

Near begins thinking that turning around will be a good idea but pauses when he sees something up ahead. He decides to check it out and moves forward only to slightly hide behind a tree peering around it.

It is an area within the forest with a big kind of spooky looking cave.

Near looks around himself but he doesn't see anyone so he moves closer to the cave. He stops at the entrance way to it and scans the darkness trying to see inside but it's too dark. He hears some rustling making him freeze. He turns to look behind himself and sees a shape of something in the trees. His eyes widen and he fully turns only to take a step back. "Who's there?" He questions.

"I've been waiting for you." A female voice says gently.

….

Mello snarls to himself when he can't find Near. He finally decides to just head to class.

After all there has been at least one time where Near hid and absolutely no one could find him until he decided he wanted to be found but he wasn't playing any hide and seek kind of games when it happened.

Sometimes everyone just needs a little time to themselves.

Mello gets to his class then settles down in his seat but the wondering of where Near could be haunts his mind enough to make him not be able to pay attention in class.

…

"Who are you?" Near questions taking another step back. "And what do you mean you've been waiting for me?"

"Perhaps this will answer some questions." The figure begins moving towards Near who watches.

As the figure comes into view Near can't help but gasp.

The figure stops and stands there looking at Near.

"You're…." Near looks up to the figure. "You're a dragon."

The dragon is a white dragon with blue insides of the decent sized wings, grey chest, horns as well as stomach, navy blue eyes and some black markings that make her look beautiful. She is slim yet still so very powerful. She lowers her head to let Near have a better look in her eyes. "The moment I saw you I could sense it but I had to make sure."

"Sense what?" Near asks watching the dragon.

"That you are meant to be my master." The dragon responds.

"Me?" Near asks in surprise.

The dragon nods. "Yes."

Later…..

Mello heads outside munching on a chocolate bar.

Classes just ended so there isn't really going to be anyone out here right away.

Mello is about to take another bite when he spots Near in the field. He lowers the chocolate bar then heads over to the other to speak to him. "Where did you disappear to this time?" He questions as he stops by Near.

Near turns to look to Mello and twirls his own hair. "I was taking a walk." He says.

Mello raises an eyebrow. "All through every class?"

Near shrugs. "Your point is?"

Mello smirks. "Well too bad for you that Rodger is probably going to scold you for skipping when you are not sick." He says then takes a bite from his chocolate bar.

"As long as my marks don't suffer I'll be ok." Near says then heads towards the orphanage.

"Where are you going!?" Mello demands spinning around to glare at Near.

Near stops then turns to look to Mello. "Inside. I'm done being outside currently." He says then he heads inside.

Mello grumbles to himself as he continues to eat his chocolate.

That night…

Near lays there in his bed wide awake just staring at the wall that his bed is against. He closes his eyes with a slightly heavy sigh. He rolls over opening his eyes to look to his alarm clock.

It reads one thirty in the morning.

Near finally just sits up and begins thinking about possible ways to help him sleep but his mind is too full of what happened today. He eventually sighs giving up and getting up. He wanders over to the window looking outside to the cool night air. He stares off into the distance for a few moments before coming to a decision in which he grabs a bobby pin that he has used for the few times when he wanted to be outside after the door has been locked for the night. He turns and goes to his room door pressing an ear against it listening but hears nothing so he cautiously opens the door and sneaks out making sure to close the door quietly behind himself. He sticks to the shadows as he sneaks through the halls but luckily all the adults seem to be asleep right now as there is no one out and about. He gets to the back door and uses the bobby pin unlocking the door. He stuffs the bobby pin into his pocket then sneaks out making sure to close the door behind himself. He looks around to make sure he won't be spotted then he races off towards the forest. He slows down once safely out of sight in which he glances back to make sure that no one followed him. He relaxes then heads off to the destination he has in mind.

Once he arrives there he slows to a slow walk.

"Lunar?" He says as his slow walk slows to a stop almost as if he is about to take another step.

Lunar, the dragon, comes out of the cave. "You cannot sleep either?" She asks.

Near nods. "I was a little nervous that I would have awaken you from sleep."

"It is ok. You didn't." Lunar responds laying her head down on the ground in front of Near.

Near gently puts a hand on the end of her snout above her mouth and between her nostrils. He smiles softly at this.

"Today was a big day." Lunar says.

Near nods in agreement as he moves his hand up and down gently to pet the great beast. "Yes it was." He says in agreement looking to where his hand is.

"Perhaps we could try a flying trip." Lunar offers an idea.

Near looks up to her eyes in surprise.

"Don't worry. I will make sure you won't die." Lunar assures him gently.

"We can try but we need to be careful to not get caught." Near responds.

Lunar does her best to nod as she closes her eyes slowly then opens them a little slowly to help give the appearance of a nod. "Yes."

Near moves around and uses one of her horns to boost himself up onto her neck behind her head. He holds onto two of her horns that extend back enough for him to do this. "Ready?"

"Ready." Lunar confirms with her eyes flickered back since she watched Near then when she got the confirmation she looks forward. She raises her head as Near holds on as she does this. She spreads her wings as Near tenses hoping that he really won't fall off. She flaps her wings quickly moving up past the tops of the trees off to the sky.