Everyone was lined up in the backyard. There was two lines and they were facing each other. Tom was in the line to the left. Kendra was at his right side and E was to his left. Next to E was Seth. Facing Kendra was Tanya. Next to Tanya was Fred, and next to Fred was Bracken. Bracken held Lydia in his arms.

in the front yard was Agad. Agad was leading the four dragons to the backyard. The dragons were from Wyrmroost and even though Celebrant was the caretaker of Wyrmroost, the dragons only trusted Agad to move them to Fablehaven.

The dragons got to the backyard and went through the middle of the line of people. The first dragon was halfway through when he caught site of Tom. The dragon stared at Tom and it looked like it was surprised to see him.

The dragon said something to the other dragons in a different language and then they were all staring at Tom. Tom looked at Kendra and Kendra looked at him with a worried look on her face. Tom felt a cold hand clutch his heart.

After the dragons were all through and when they went into the forest, Agad turned to everybody. "Thank you all for participating. The reason I had you line up and show your self to the dragons was mainly for them to recognize you as the caretakers. Thank you." Agad left.

Kendra pulled Tom inside the house. "Do you know why they were looking at you?"

Tom shook his head. "No. Do you?"

Kendra sighed. "No, but it can't mean anything good."

Bracken walked into the house. "Tom, its your turn to go get the fruits and vegetables. Its where Warren's old cottage is. Don't worry about the dragons, they are under strict rules to not harm any of the caretakers or their family. So go do it now. Bring a sword with you."

Tom got a sword and a basket to put the food in. He then went out of the house and into the forest. He walked for about five minutes when he reached the pond where the fairy shrine was. He walked past it, his destination was farther. Three more minutes passed when he heard a snarl.

Tom turned to the trees, pulling out his sword and dropping the basket.

Three giant goblins emerged from the trees and four more came behind him. It was an ambush. They new someone from the house would come out here and get the fruit. They were prepared.

The closest goblin lunged at Tom. Tom rolled out of the way and stabbed it in the side. The creature howled with pain. Tom stood up and slashed another goblin on the belly that was getting to close for comfort.

Then Tom felt a sharp pain in his back. A goblin clawed his back. Tom let out a cry of pain and then he crumpled to the ground, hoping that someone would help