In case I didn't make it to clear, Shelby knows about Moni being the Canadian Dragon. Sorry, I wasn't to clear about that in Chapter 1
And the comment on every American being a self centered jerk, I don't believe that, I'm American!
Three days later around 8:30 PM…
"Tell me why you have to go again." Shelby said, picking a sock up off Moni's floor. " I already told you. The American dragon needs some extra help with some random attacks around the city. To many for him to handle alone." Moni replied as she packed one last shirt into her duffle bag. "But from what I heard, this American Dragon doesn't need my help. Sounds like some self centered jerk."
"Isn't every American like that?" Shelby laughed.
"You all set, Moni?" Robert asked his daughter as he entered her room. "Yeah, Dad, All set." He looked on the bed at a duffle bag filled to the brim. "Got enough?" He laughed. "Well, I don't know exactly how long I'll be gone. So, I packed extra." Robert hugged his daughter. "I'm sure going to miss you, Moni Boni!" Moni laughed as her cheeks turned red. "Dad!" She laughed. "Not in front of Shelby!" Robert turned. "Hi Mr. L!" Shelby Smiled. "Well, Mon, I'd better get going. Call me, ok?"
"Ok, I will. I'll even bring you back an "I heart NY" shirt!"
"Sounds good!" Shelby started out the door. "Go show this Am-Drag how we Canadians do it!" She whispered in Moni's ear. Then she left.
A few hours later, Moni and her family arrived at the bus station. "Now call us as much as you can, and be polite to Mr. Loa Shi, ok, sweetie?" Carol hugged her. "See ya later, pumpkin!" Robert hugged her as well. "Don't forget! You promised to bring me back a souvenir!" Macy reminded. "I won't forget. Bye guys! Love you!" At that, Macy and Robert headed back to the car. But Carol stayed behind. "Please be careful, ok Hun? If you need me, I can fly there in a heart beat." She hugged her daughter once more. "I'll be fine mom! I'll see you in maybe a month or so." Carol smiled and went back to the car.
As soon as they drove off, Moni went behind some bushes.
"Dragon Up!" She whispered and away she flew, duffle bag in hand.
After flying for what seemed like hours, Moni could finally see the lights of New York Ahead. She had to take the long route there to have less risk of being seen, even though it was almost midnight and pitch black. "Finally!" Moni gasped. Her wings felt ready to fall off. At last, she found herself flying around skyscrapers. "Empire state building, empire state building… ah! There it is!"
She landed on the roof and looked around. All she could see was a giant griffon's nest. "Hello, young one!" A voice from behind her said. Moni jumped. "Oh! Hello Master Loa Shi!" A long blue dragon emerged from behind a wall. "I'm glad to see you had safe travels. Come, I will show you where you'll be staying." And the two dragons flew off. Loa Shi showed Moni to a normal looking apartment building. "I have rented you a small apartment on the third floor. I would let you stay in my electronics shop, but the extra room is being taken by the Grim Reaper." Moni jumped back. "The Grim Reaper?! What?"
Loa Shi quickly explained. "His name is Marty, he is a friend of Fu Dog. You'll meet them later. For now, go and get some rest. You start school tomorrow, and report to my shop right after. It is just down the street. Good night, young one." Loa Shi flew away.
Moni stood there for a second, returning to her human form. "The Grim Reaper? Gee whiz, welcome to the NYC!" And she went inside.