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I heard the birds starting to chirp. They were singing their daily songs to cheer up everyone around them. The sun was rising with intense heat. It got pretty hot, considering it was summer time, which didn't surprise me. I groaned, not wanting to get up. I just wanted to go back to bed to sleep through all my mournful thoughts about what happens at that party. For some reason, I couldn't sleep, which disappointed me a ton.
I yawned as I sat up in my bed, wondering what to do to start this day. Maybe some "Rise to Action"? I could get more content for my channel if I do that, but I didn't feel like turning on the game; being my lazy self and all. I thought about meeting up with Cel, but he probably wanted to get himself prepared for the party. I then came up with a conclusion; meeting up with Freakwave at the store.
I opened my eyes, but immediately shut them when I saw the blinding sun. Good job me, I scolded myself. You almost went blind in the first few seconds of the day. I blinked a few times before I was able to keep my eyes opened. I got out of bed and made my way towards my computer. I turned it on and waited for it to load the home screen.
As I waited, I got my phone out and saw that I had a couple notifications. I unlocked my phone and went to the notifications. It was just a bunch of garbage ads that get sent to me everyday.
I deleted the ads and saw that my computer was at the home screen. I went to messages and texted Freakwave that I was going to be at the mall today. It would be about an half hour before he would respond.
I went to my YouTube channel and looked at the last video I uploaded, which was two days ago. Going to the comments on the video, I saw that many dragons were jealous that I got the beta version of "Rise to Action". Don't worry, the game will come out soon, I thought as I scrolled through the comments.
Eventually, I got bored of reading the comments. There were too many of them to read through, to be honest. It was just too much for me to respond to all of them. I then clicked the the home button and looked at the videos dragons were posting every hour.
"Nothing new….wait a minute," I said as I scrolled down the home page on YouTube. On the top of the video, it showed a Black Trion Nemesis in the middle of the cover and said "Cool Sports Car at the mall parking lot!". I groaned to myself. When was I never getting attention?
I clicked the video and it loaded onto my screen. I hit the play button and the objects in the video started to move. It was only after ten seconds that my car appeared, showing Cel and I getting in it. Oh shit, I thought as I continued to watch. The dragon who was recording this zoomed in on us, making it clear enough to see my neon green scales on my left wing and underbelly.
"Who is that guy?" The dragon recording asked. It was kind of a fuzzy voice, but it was loud enough to hear.
"Don't know," responded a voice coming from the right of the camera. "But whoever it that dragon is, is rich."
I stopped the video and shot up from my desk. I grabbed my phone and headed downstairs, only to be stopped by Darkcatcher. He looked at me intently, and I thought I saw pity go through his eyes.
"You've seen that video, haven't you?" He asked, and I nodded.
"Deny anything your friends ask you about me," I said hurriedly as I went out the door. He gave me an soft "okay" as I walked past him.
I went down the stairs and grabbed my car keys. He followed me down and headed to the kitchen. I headed towards the front door as I told my parents I was going to Cel's. They didn't respond- as usual- and kept watching the show in front of them.
I pressed the unlock button on my keys and the car made a high beep sound. I opened the door and slowly got into the car, watching for anyone who might be looking my direction. Fortunately, it was a Saturday; this meant that most of the dragons in my neighborhood were sleeping.
I started the ignition, making the radio turn on and the engine hummed to life. The radio station was on the same as always; the gaming station. The commentator was in the middle of a conversation, talking about something. As he babbled on, I heard the words "Rise to Action" and "competition". I turned up the radio, making it easier to understand what the commentator was saying.
"-this will be known as the 'Grand Tournament' Sky Inc. is hosting. Players that have the game "Rise to Action" can sign up and compete in this tournament. The winner will be sponsored by Sky Inc. and will receive 500,000 dollars," the commentator explained. "For any of those listening right now, we might find out who the GalaxyPlayer is. The tournament will start in four months."
I was interested in signing up until I heard the last part. They are willing to wait four months to be able to meet GalaxyPlayer? They are desperate, I thought jokingly. Five hundred thousand is a lot of money, but is it worth it to reveal something I have been wanting to keep hidden my entire career? I don't think it really matters anyways, with me being exposed with my car and Cel.
I turned the radio down as I approached Cel's house. I made sure the coast was clear; looking for any dragons that might be recording me. Once I knew I was safe, I got out and ran for Cel's front door. It only took me a couple seconds, due to being able to use my forearms and hind legs. Waiting a few seconds, I knocked on the door. I stepped back a little bit, not wanting to be so close when Cel appeared on the other side.
It was a few minutes without Cel answering the doorl. I knocked again, this time harder than normal. I waited, hoping that he could come out so I could talk to him about the party. If a lot dragons have seen that video, then I am not safe to go to the party, I thought to myself.
Still no response.
I muttered to myself as I went to knock on the door again, only for Cel to open it. He swung the door wide open, making me jump back in surprise. I quickly regained my composure he put walked, putting his coat on at the same time.
"Up already?" He said sarcastically. "I thought you were always the one to sleep-in."
"Sorry if I disappointed you," I responded. "But I got some things to talk about, including the party."
"You're not missing it," he said firmly. "You already promised you would go, make new friends, and possibly get in sync with a princess." He raised his eyebrow seductively as he said the last part, only to receive a punch to the shoulder by me. I made sure it wasn't a soft punch stumbled back a little, giving me a expression of mock hurt. "What was for!?" He slightly yelled at me in a sarcastic tone.
I unlocked my phone and went to the video I saw this morning. Tapping on it, I hit the play button and thrust my phone towards him. He looked at the video with an intense stare, as if this was the most interesting thing in world. I waited patiently for him to finish watching the video, which took about a minute. When the video ended, he looked up at me.
"They got my good looks in the video," he finally said. "That's going to get them several million views. Also, that is the worst excuse I have ever heard. Nobody will no it's you."
I snorted in amusement. "Are you serious. This is probably the video that reveals who I really am. What other NightWing has neon green scales?"
"Good point," he answered. "That should be good news, though. You won't have to keep your car a secret."
I walked towards the car, muttering to myself. Only a couple feet away from my car, I turned and told Cel something else. "I'm going to see Freakwave until the party. Maybe he can figure out a way for me not to die before college."
Cel nodded to me and went back into his house. I got into my car a started the engine. Pulling out, I saw that there were not many cars on the road. Time to see what Freakwave has on the party and on this video.
"Hey, Galactic," Freakwave called from behind the counter. "What ya need?"
"Came to talk about if you know anything about what Waterfall has planned for me," I said, making quotations as I said "planned". He looked at me, then got out his phone. "I see you got my message."
"Actually, I'm just looking at it," he said. He put his phone into his pocket and looked at me. I could see that what he was about to tell me would be very important to know. "Waterfall plans to humiliate you in front of you," he told me. "She says it will justify on what you did to her."
"Not surprised," I responded. "Maybe if I sneak in?"
He shook his head. "She going to have some of her friends watching for you. I also heard that Silt will be there, considering his jock friend is hosting it."
My hopes fell even more, then I shot up, coming up with a plan. It was a crazy plan, and I wasn't sure if it would work. I pulled my phone out of my pocket and unlocked the device. I tapped on the video and gave the phone to Freakwave. He took it without question, watching the video in front of him. He looked at it skeptically when it ended, then gave my phone back.
"Well...that's new, I suppose," was all he managed after seeing the video. We both looked at the different things in the store, avoiding a conversation. It was not until a couple minutes when Freakwave started talking again.
"Your plan is stupid," he blurted out. "But it might work."
"I could tell you the plan," I offered, not sure how he knew what I was planning. As if reading my mind, he started formulating the plan I was thinking about.
"You want to tell everyone you're a millionaire so they like you," he rambled. "Yeah, great plan mate. I hate it to say it, but it isn't a perfect world out here."
"Shut up," I snapped sarcastically. He chuckled at that and I headed out the door.
"See you at the party," he called as I left. I gave him a thumbs up, but didn't look up. I headed towards the mall exit, looking at the different stores. It wasn't too busy today, some shops were closed while others had few dragons shopping through them.
I walked out of the mall, heading for my car. As I approached my car, some random SandWing approached me with a gleeful smile on his face.
"Nice car," was all he said as I passed him. I gave him a small smile, knowing that he saw the video. I unlocked my car when I was a couple feet away and entered the vehicle. I started the ignition, making the engine hum to life for the third time today. I still had a few hours before the party actually started. I decided that I would go home and record more "Rise to Action". I got onto the main road and headed for my house.
To be honest, with the plan I formulated, I felt confident for the first time. I knew I wasn't going to get bullied anymore. It was time I stood up against Waterfall, my old crush.
"Tonight," I said to myself. "I will not be alone." I would have Cel and Freakwave by my side. I would be respected by other dragons now. Little did I know, that my life would get a little more complicated.
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