My computer finally LIVES! I can finally WRITE! I'm very happy. ^_^ This was on hiatus for awhile, but inspiration hit me once more. Hope you like it! We get to see more dragons in this chappie, and everyone needs more dragons in their life.
Six drummed his fingers thoughtfully on his desk. Out of the corner of his eye, he gazed at the four-inch dragon that was curled up next to his pencil. In order to keep Rex from sticking her with some stupid name like Puff or Mushu, he had finally elected to call her Katana. Absentmindedly, he reached out and stroked the spines on her tiny head. 'What was that image I saw?' He wondered. 'Are there more of these dragon creatures somewhere? Why are they here? Why haven't we heard of them?' He breathed an agitated sigh. 'They aren't Evos. There's something too precise and structured about them. There's no way they were mutated randomly.'
Katana stirred in her sleep before opening her jewel-like eyes. They swirled in various shades of blue and green, which Six understood to mean that she was content. She stretched her fragile wings and crooned softly, moving her head, asking to be stroked under the chin. Six silently obliged.
"What are you?" He murmured aloud. "What are those larger creatures? Where are they?"
To his surprise, Katana responded. In his mind's eye, he saw once more the mountains and caverns from his previous vision. This time, the image stayed in his head. 'I think I know that place.' He thought to himself. 'We've flown over it before. If I could just get a ship, I could easily find my way there.'
"Hey, Six!" Rex walked over and leaned against the desk. "You're even more spacey than usual. Are you doing that freaky mind thing with Katana again?"
'Freaky mind thing…?' Six raised an eyebrow before shaking his head and standing up. "I have a hunch as to where we may find more creatures like Katana. I'd like to find out more."
Rex grinned. "Man, Six! It's getting to a point where I expect you to break the rules every other day. You'd better be careful before you lose your rep entirely." He rubbed his hands together deviously. "So, which ship should I hack?"
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Four more monsters disposed of! Indath's eyes flashed proudly. I believe I may like it here.
L'ram affectionately stroked his bronze dragon's eyeridge. "You are quite the warrior, my friend." He murmured indulgently. "The people here may worship you as a deity."
Krya rolled her eyes and gave her mate a light punch in the shoulder. "Careful, L'ram. If his head gets any bigger, he may not be able to take off."
At that moment, Serenth let out a growl of warning. Tornath says that there is a large flying machine approaching.
"Pass the message on to everyone else." Krya instructed before turning to L'ram. "We're going to have company very soon. What would you suggest?"
"Let them come." The Weyrleader went to mount Indath. "I do believe it is about time we meet the natives of this planet."
A tiny pop signaled the appearance of the gold fire-lizard, Stella. She perched on her friend's shoulder and stared intently at him for a moment before disappearing between once more.
L'ram raised an eyebrow. "She says that one of her clutch accompanies these people. Someone was able to Impress one, it would seem. That's very interesting…" He turned back to his fidgeting dragon. "Let's go meet them, Indath." The great bronze took to the sky, Serenth and Krya following close behind.
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"Look, guys! There are two dragons flying right towards us!" Rex's eyes nearly popped out of his skull. "They're huge!"
Holiday stared out the window, a look of wonder on her face. "Beautiful…"
Six said nothing as he brought the ship down to land on a large outcropping of rock. On his shoulder, Katana chirped encouragingly. "You're sure they won't do us harm?" He whispered. The emerald creature bobbed her head vigorously.
Rex was the first to rush through the opening doors. He looked like a little kid that has seen a pony for the first time in his life. Six hurriedly fell into step beside him, Holiday close behind. By this time, the two gigantic beasts had landed. The larger of the two was as gold as a beam of sunlight reflected off of brass. The other was as bronze as a copper penny. A fair haired woman was dismounting from the gold dragon and a dark haired man was leaping from the bronze. Six immediately recognized him as the man who had been riding the dragon that had saved Rex the other day.
The man stretched out his hand toward Six. "I am L'ram, rider of Indath, Weyrleader of Benden Weyr, head of the Earth-bound dragonriders."
Six took the outstretched hand and nodded politely. "I'm Six, an agent of Providence."
"Providence?" L'ram tilted his head. "Is that the leading organization on this planet?" He started as the lady beside him cleared her throat pointedly. "Ah…forgive me. He stepped back. "Weyrwoman Krya, rider of Serenth."
Six took her hand, secretly surprised at how formal these people were. "A pleasure."
"Likewise, Six." Krya withdrew her hand and bowed her head to Rex and Holiday. "Would you be so kind as to introduce your companions?"
Rex, of course, stepped forward first. "I'm Rex, Providence's top agent!"
Holiday gave Rex a dry look before introducing herself. "I'm Rebecca Holiday, Providence doctor."
"Doctor?" L'ram tilted his head. "Ah…so you're a Healer. Rayne will certainly want to speak with you. She's the Master Healer of our expedition."
"Excuse me." Six interjected. "But, what exactly is this expedition? Who are you and where do you come from?"
"Oh! Of course! Everything will be explained inside. Won't you join us for a meal? We can talk over some nice Benden wine."
"Very well."
"Alright! Indath can carry you and I. Serenth is surely willing to accommodate your companions. Come." L'ram beckoned before walking over to the bronze beast, who extended his foreleg toward Six. As Six climbed up, L'ram looked toward the tiny green fire-lizard that was fluttering around the man's head. "So it was you that Impressed one of Stella's clutch."
"Stella?" Six questioned as he positioned himself on the bronze dragon.
"My gold fire-lizard. I'm sure she's around here somewhere. Once we're inside, you can see her." He patted Indath on the side of the neck. "To the dining hall, please."
Rex barely kept from uttering a whoop of joy as the gold dragon took off from the ground. There was something about riding this creature that was entirely different from flying around on the Boogie Pack. He felt as if he could ride forever!
Holiday too was in complete awe. 'Amazing. Absolutely amazing.'
Thank you.
Holiday blinked and looked around. 'What was that?' She could have sworn she had heard a voice, but it couldn't have been Krya. Her lips hadn't moved.
I look forward to seeing more of you, Rebecca Holiday.
What's with the expedition? Why can Holiday hear the dragons? All will be revealed! Just stay tuned! Please review. Reviews make the fire-lizards happy!
