Chapter 10 Summoning of Pets Ceremony
"What happened?" asked Phoenix. "Where did ya go?" inquired Aster. "Guys let him breath," Bryce demanded, "so why are you so down?" "I just nearly killed Draconius without even trying to," I told them. "WHAT?!?!?!?!" they said in unison, so I told them what happened. "Well it's not really your fault," Alistair said trying to cheer me up, "I mean he did attack first and he too was looking for a fight." "You'll forget all about it in the morning. We need to get to bed early so we're not late for the ceremony tomorrow," Bryce said
I woke up the next morning with a start, and rushed to get my clothes on. Then I went to see if the others were awake yet and saw that they were waiting for me in the common room. "You took your time waking up," Phoenix said, "we all couldn't sleep, we were so excited." "Well then, should we get going?" I asked. "Yeah let's do it. We're all going to get vampragons," Bryce started, "except you Airemeth; you're going to get the dragon."
We were the first ones to get to the arena and saw that the stands were filled. "Wow," Alistair started, "even the Twenty's are here!" "Wait, this is a ten year school?" I asked. "Yeah, but you can take the graduation exam as early as a Fifteen," Aster replied. "And what does that entail?" I inquired. "Oh, just fighting a really tough monster," he said. "That doesn't sound too bad," I answered. "Shhhhh it's starting," Phoenix interrupted.
"Welcome to the 450th annual Summoning of Pets Ceremony," there was an interruption of cheers as Headmaster Cyriques had begun, "today as you all know is the day our tens get their pets. For those of you who don't know these pets aren't like cats and dogs. They will help these future guardians in all of their endeavors, whether it be problems here at school or adventures out there in the world of Lore. This year is exceptionally special because as many of you have been told there will be a dragon this year. This only happens once every 100 years, and what's more it is an elemental dragon this year, the rarest kind. Now as I call your name pleas step to the middle of the arena and the say the spell 'sumina pethos' and the pet that is right for you will come forth from beyond the North gate. Airemeth, please come forward."
I was nervous beyond belief. The entire school expected me to get the dragon but I still wasn't sure. When I finally got to the center of the arena I shouted the spell at the top of my lungs. Even though I felt the energy being sapped from me I could feel a new energy taking its place. You're still not used to using spells are you? The voice was inside my head but it came from someone or something else. I hadn't notice that I had slumped to my knees and was out of breath. But I look towards the North gate and saw an emerald green dragon walking to me.
Hello Airemeth I was expecting it would be you. My name is Serena, and yes you can speak to me with your mind as well, but I suggest you save your energy. You look like you're going to faint, again. The voice was gentle and kind. I noticed that even though the dragon was a hatchling and still fifty feet away she was two times bigger than me. She was three times bigger than me standing right next to me. Then at of nowhere she picked me up in her jaw and placed me on her back. You can't even stand from exhaustion I'll carry you. This sight must have been funny because there was a roar of laughter from the faculty and the stands. I could see the envy in Draco's face. It made me happy to see him so miserable. Then I felt a sharp sting across my chest, and the last thing I heard was the desperate cry Airemeth.