Chapter 11

Zhane strolled happily down the streets, nudging his chin. He could still feel the kiss he had received ten minutes ago.

"I am the happiest dragon in the world" He thought to himself as he rounded a corner. He then bumped into something and fell back.

When he looked up he saw a big black dragoness, towering him easily.

"Im sorry" He said and got up. The dragoness smiled at him.

"Its quite alright Zhane" She said and walked on. A few seconds after, Zhane realised something.

"That was Cynder!" He thought to himself. He had before read about her in books. She served as a high elder, being the leader of the guardians. She and her mate Spyro lived up in a temple outside the swamp.

That was where they held meetings with the guardians, whom lived in the city.

"What was she doing here? And how did she know my name?" Zhane asked himself. He scratched his head and decided to think about it later.

He continued on walking home. He rounded another corner and saw his home.

He ran up to the door and opened it.

"Im home!" He called. He heard footsteps and a few seconds later, Maya poked her head into the hall.

"Welcome home, dear. How`s it been?" She asked.

"Wonderfull. Absoulutely wonderfull" Zhane said, thinking back. He didnt want to mention the attack, as it would only cause trouble.

"So, what happend out there?" Hurigan asked. "Did you get in close with her?"

"Well, no. Not really" Zhane answered.

"Is she good looking?" Hurigan asked.

"She`s wonderfull" Zhane said, thinking back at her.

"Does she have a sister?" Hurigan asked.

"Hurigan!" Maya yelled angrily.

"It was just for fun, calm down" He said, trying to make an excuse.

Zhane just chuckled. "Those two..." He thought to himself.

"Did you manage to get a hug?" Maya asked, still as interested in Zhanes story as before.

"No, but i did get a kiss on the cheek" Zhane said.

"Close to first base, kid. Better start running" Hurigan said with a slight chuckle.

Zhane just stared confused on him.

Hurigan, noticing his glare explained; "Its an old saying. The kiss is like first step in getting into an relationship. And your halfway across".

"Okay..." Zhane said, which was followed by an awkward silence.

"Anyway, guess who i met outside" Zhane said, trying to get something else to talk about.

"Who?" Maya asked.

"Cynder. You know, one of the high elders?" Zhane said.

Hurigan and Maya exchanged worried glares.

"What did she say to you?" Hurigan asked.

"Not much. I accidently bumped into her. After i had apologised, she mentioned me by name. How did she know my name?" Zhane asked.

"Um..." Hurigan said.

"Who knows, who cares. Lets just go to bed now" Maya said and rushed off.

"Yeah, me too" Hurigan said and jumped up.

"Wait for me sweetheart" He called as she ran after her.

Zhane just stood the awe and confusion. "What the...Why were they in such a rush?" Zhane asked himself.

*Author's note*

Okay, sick, Cynder is a member of the elders council. And lives in the temple that was thrown into a volcano. 'Aight.