RISE AND FALL

Venus' View
Part 12: Reflections

By: Michelle



Well what can I say about the last few years of my life. It's hard to sum everything all up. So much has happened.

Lately, I have been learning a lot more about the Dragon Lord. I have been looking into my scrolls much more with the help of Splinter.

I have learned that the Dragon Lord had a sister who helped him take control over China. Her name is Tashina. She is a very powerful prophetess. If she would ever come out of the enchanted glass, I fear Dragon Lord may become unstoppable.

I have also learned that Dragon Lord is over 8,000 years old. When he was 34, he was thrown into the glass. Somehow when in the glass, one does not age. That is why the Dragon Lord hasn't died. He has been kept alive inside the safety of the glass. I think he is around 38 or so now.

Unfortunately, Dragon Lord had more than just a sister. He had 6 sons and 3 daughters. Five of his sons were killed during an attack on his castle. His eldest son is still alive because the Shinobi's didn't realize he was the son of Dragon Lord. They thought he was a guard. They didn't find out until the dragons were already thrown in the glass. Dragon Lord's daughters were spare because the Shinobi's didn't fell they were a threat for some reason or another. I have never seen them, but I feel one day one of his daughters will become a good friend.

Dragon Lord's pregnant wife was killed during the attack. I don't think he has taken another wife, but he does have mistresses according to Donatello. Donatello uses his computer to track the dragons positions by their body temperature. The dragons temperature are the hottest things in the city. I could argue though during the summer. Anyways, Donatello says that Dragon Lord's temp is the hottest out of all the dragons. Must be his rage that causes this. Back to what I was saying. Donatello can track the Dragon Lord anywhere in his palace even his bedroom. He has often seen presences of more than one dragon in his bedroom.

It has been hard trying to learn about the dragons. I was only told about them a few hours before my father was murdered. I think I maybe missing some scrolls too.

Besides learning more about the dragons, I have also found my soul mate. Who would ever thought it would be Raphael.

Raphael has always had a crush on me and I have had a crush on him too. His so wild and stubborn and build and free and handsome and sexy and.... I love him.

It took a while for use to expose our feelings for each other. I always thought Raphael hated me. I guess that's what can happen in just one summer. Oh, he also gave me a promise ring that summer.

Since Raphael and I have been a couple, Raphael has begun to respect me more. He has always picked on me about my Shinobi ways, but now he as been more supportive. I guess he has realized how important I feel it is that I fulfill my father's wish for me to become a shaman. He does seem to feel uneasy when I practice my lessons. I guess he fears I will get trapped in the Realm of Dreams like Splinter did or get hurt.

Through the years, I have become a more powerful Shinobi. I have faith in myself that I will one day become a great shaman. I guess I am fulfilling everything I ever dreamed of. Nothing could make me more happier than I am now.