A/N: okay so this chappie is based when they meet the "gang". I have had 0 reviews so please I just want one. And I have to apologise for using the word 'togs' and 'singlets'. In American terms they would be called 'bathers' or 'swimsuits' and 'tank tops'. Sorry!
We arrived and the edge of the city and got out slowly. Jeremy and 2 of his mates were over near the forest edge talking. Jeremy's eyes lingered over to me as I got out and a sarcastic smile crossed his face.
"Well isn't 'Sexy Lexy'" he teased and the other boys laughed. I glared at them, unsuccessfully.
"Now, Now she has full permission to hurt you if you call her that" said one of the Elders as they got out of the van. I swung my bag onto my back and continued to glare at him as I went over to Ashley who was standing near the forest edge.
"What a jerk." Said Ashley. I looked at her. Jeremy was annoying but he was handsome, his blonde hair always finely combed so it covers his light blue eyes and his well muscled body was always visible in the tight shirts he was, but that personality of his was a killer. He liked hitting on girls; he took enjoyment in making a girl feisty. He was a player. Not much else to say about the guy.
"Okay, you leave soon, be careful" he turned to Jeremy "Take care of the girls and you will get the help when you need it." He warned. "Your parents will be here soon to say goodbye" he said talking to all of us. Then he went and sat down on a chair that I didn't even notice was there.
"Well at least we get a couple of days of school." Ashley said in her glass-half-full way. It annoyed me a lot.
"Yeah it'll be like being at school without the distractions" I said glaring at the boys talking amongst themselves.
"I guess" she said dimly. Then Mums and Dads 4wd pulled up and then 3 other cars. Mine and Ashley's parents were in the same car and the boy's parents were in the other three. My dad and Mum walked over, I smiled at them and they smiled back, willingly.
"You okay?" asked my dad, I nodded and then my brother, Jerald, hopped out of the back. I smiled at him but he was too busy glaring at Jeremy. He came up to me and put an arm over my shoulder.
"How you goin' sis?" he said smiling at me.
"Could be better, you know, like I could be at school." I teased. His face went straight and he narrowed his eyes.
"Not funny" he said and then smiled again stepping aside for my mum. She stepped up and wrapped her arms around me, squeezing me tightly. We were about the same height but Jerald almost beat dad. He was pretty tall. But he got mums looks, golden brown hair and emerald green eyes, he still looks good when I first became friends with Ashley I had to make a deal if he asked her out she would say 'no because I'm best friends with your sister', which was a waste of time because he backed off when she came over to our place.
"Mum you have to let go" I said laughing.
"Not yet" she said tightening her grip. Sometimes mum acts just like a teenager. Dad doesn't help towering over her and his twice her size. She stepped back and smiled.
"Be safe" she commanded. I nodded and hugged her again. She smiled but I could see the sadness in her eyes.
"Seeya sweetie" Dad said wrapping his arms around me.
"Where's my hug? I go to school every morning" Jerald whined, only kidding of course. Dad pulled back and pulled Jerald into a head lock. "Agh sh..." he said struggling out of his grasp.
"Hug enough?" dad asked and mum and I were laughing.
"Yes, you're choking me" he choked out. Dad let go and Jerald shook his hair getting Ashley's attention. I never meant to keep them apart but it's kind of awkward because we always talk about guys she dates. They dated before we became friends and when we became friends they had already broken up.
"You need to go now" said one of the Elders to my parents and Jerald. "They're setting off now." He urged when dad glared at the elder. I hugged mum and then dad. I swung my arms around Jerald and he got jerked towards the ground.
"Have fun at school." I teased.
"Have fun with Jeremy" He laughed back, walking off to the car and squeezing in the back with Ashley's parents. Mum and dad hoped in the front seats and they were off.
"Time to go" said the Elder and I instantly felt dread, Now the long trip with Jeremy. AGH!
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I walked behind Jeremy with Ashley by my side. Keeping an eye out for magical creatures that enjoy humans for breakfast: Like dragons and trolls and lots of other large creature that could eat you in one bite. I walked slowly and kept Ashley quiet until the sun went down because the only meat eater in the night is Dragon's and you can see them from a mile away. So you can sleep, peacefully.
But Jeremy seemed to think that it was the perfect time to go Dragon-boy hunting. I thought it was the perfect time to go to sleep. Guess who won? Yes correct me! I lay down on the ground surrounded by my warm... well to be honest it was freezing.
"I'm cold" complained Ashley.
"Join the club" I said back. I heard Jeremy, who was supposed to be on watch, laugh.
"Would you like a cuddle sexy" he laughed in amusement.
"Go away you oaf" I sneered pulling the sleeping bag over my head and ignoring his comeback completely. I then drifted off, everything was quiet and there was no light. Unless until I had a dream.
"Hello Alexandra" said a soft voice. I turned to see... no one.
"Hello is anyone there!" I yelled and I flinched when it started echoing. Where was I? Who was that?
"It is me, I'm a very old relative of yours" said a young women suddenly appearing. She was beautiful, her long black hair stopping at the top of her legs and her light brown eye fading away in her tanned skin. She wore a white flowing dress that went all the way to her ankles and stopped at her shoulders, exposing two long thin arms.
"I don't know you" I said, cautious.
"That doesn't matter, but the question is. Who are you?" she spoke, she sounded a lot like an angel.
"My name is Alexandra Evans, I live in the Eaton, I have one brother and I look like my father-"
"You're more special then that" the lady urged. She now seemed worried. "You must keep an open eye to every possibility."
"What?" I said.
"The bad guy may sometimes turn out good no matter whom or what it is or was." She urged. I stood there taking this in (otherwise known as 'dumbfounded') for a little while and looked at her.
"So the bad guy may turn out good. Are you trying to tell me 'The Rulers' are good guys?" I asked confused.
"No they are evil to the bone. You must never trust them." She said her eyebrows merging together and her face tuning into a frown. Then it went flat again. No emotion. She turned and gasped, shocked by something. "I must go" she said and turned away and just faded into the background before I could stop her.
"Wake up!" yelled a large man standing over me. I squinted at him letting my eyes focus on the man, no boy, it was Jeremy. "Get up! We're being attacked!" he yelled and I instantly sat up, realising I was no longer in my bag and I was no longer in my dream.
"By what?" I asked standing up and taking the bag Jeremy passed me.
"Dragon" he said pushing me away from the heat I just felt. I looked back to see a huge dragon, it was blue and it looked angry and... In pain. The bad guy sometimes turns out good no matter whom or what it is or was I remembered. I pushed past Jeremy and ran towards the dragon.
"Alexandra! Come back! It's already killed Ashley!" Jeremy screamed. I stopped in my tracks. It killed Ashley. I felt tears well up in my eyes and I tried to push them back but they came bursting out and I dropped to my knees and burst into tears. Ashley was dead, she was gone. It had killed her. I sobbed for probably five minutes before I realised that the roaring had stopped and the smell of smoke drifted through the air. I looked up to see the dragon looking down on me with sad eye. I screamed jumping back. Then I saw it wasn't attacking, it was just looking at me with great pain in its eyes.
What's wrong? Said an angelic voice in my head. I jumped up and screamed. Then I remembered 'dragons communicate through the mind'.
You killed my friend! I screamed as much as you can in your mind, I was pretty angry.
I killed no one she said- I mean- thought defensively.
Yes you did! She's gone! I attempted to scream in my mind again.
No those boys you were travelling with tied her up in a cave far from here and put her pack just out of her reach. I stopped at that, everything just shut down. Jeremy had hurt her, his going to try and kill her. What's stopping them from killing me? Nothing, that's what.
My name is Rosaline but you can call me Rose she thought.
Alexandra I thought back. Then I saw the bear trap on her front claw. It was bigger than most and for some reason I knew it was for dragons'.
Oh my Gosh your claw I as- thought, shocked, in my head.
Yes that's why I was mad, can you get it off she asked and I glanced up to see the pain in her eyes I hadn't seen before. I walked over and studied it. Then I saw the lever meant to get it off. I pulled it and the trap fell off and closed on its self.
"Hey you! That's our dragon!" yelled a man. I turned to see a whole army coming for us. I gasped and took a step back.
Hold on said Rosaline. She picked me up with her tail and put me on her huge turquoise neck. Then she took off. The wind pushing through my hair and threatened to push me straight off until I wrapped my arms around her neck and held on.
I will take you to your friend and take you both homes. She thought.(I'm just going to say said from now on and you'll know it's one of them because it's in Italics).
Thank you and I'll patch up your claw. I said back. Then I remembered what the boys were after, they had hurt Ashley and were going to hurt me, for what? Glory and fame. They are always thinking about themselves. Selfish bastards. Then an idea popped into my head like a light bulb was suddenly turned on.
Do you know a boy with the heart of a Dragon? I asked Rose.
Why yes I do know of him. His fuse is shorter than the width of your finger and he is a smart-ass Rose said back and I swear I heard her laugh. As much as you can in your head. I laughed to, but out loud.
Why do you with to know? She asked and I could hear curiosity rise in her voice.
Because the boys that hurt my friend did it so they can have all the glory and fame from finding him. I plan on taking it back and then kicking there ass- I mean butt I said and I heard her l laugh, again.
His not hard to find if you're a damsel in distress. She laughed.
I am not a damsel in distress! I yelled- as much as you can- in my head.
But your friend is and you are a little bit because where he hangs around I will not go, so you'll be on your own. I felt worry well up inside me, I only knew her for a short time but I felt like she would protect me and I felt like a friend to her. But it is one of her customs to not go there and that's that.
A/N: Okay there's one more chapter. I even spell checked it, TWICE and I spell checked this part too. Okay so 'Dark Rose Queen' you can spell check this too. Bye! (but not forever- you can't get rid of me that easy!)
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