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And now, the story.
DragonHeart - A Love Story
Part 2
Emer turned to Katherine and said "Thank you, your Majesty. This means so much to me." The princess approached the servant girl and said, "Emer, you are my best friend. How couldn't I?", and gave her a big hug. Emer, eyes full of tears, said "Thank you, Princess. I will never forget you." Drake turned to his love and asked "My love, are you ready to go home now?" Emer nodded, and hugging the princess once more said good-bye. Drake, Lord Geoff and Emer stepped out of the castle, followed by the king and princess.
Geoff and Emer climbed onto Drake's back, and once they were safely seated, Drake took flight. After flying for two hours, they made it to their kingdom. Once Drake landed in the outskirts of the castle, Geoff said "well, Drake, I'll see you later." Turning to Emer, he said "Make sure he gets plenty of rest. He has not slept well in the past months, and after today's flight, he must be exhausted." Emer nodded and smiled at him, while saying "Don't worry. I'll make sure he eats and gets plenty of rest." Geoff smiled and walked away.
Drake looked at Emer and said "Will you have dinner with me tonight?" Emer smiled and said "Does this mean that you want me to bring you dinner tonight?" Drake shook his head and said "You are not a servant anymore. I made sure of that after you left. From now on, you will be a lady of the court." Emer raised an eyebrow and said "If I'm a lady, then who is my lord?" Drake smiled and said "Me, of course. Besides, it is common for dragons to have maidens to keep them company." Seeing Emer's expression, Drake continued "Is not a bad excuse, besides, I found a book on dragons which I think will be of your interest. I wanted to discuss this with you tonight." Emer grinned, and making a mock curtsey said, "Of course, my lord."
Drake laughed and said "You want to fly around the kingdom?" Emer shook her head and said, "Oh, no. You heard what Lord Geoff said. Why don't we go and check that book of yours instead? What is it about exactly?" While Emer climbed onto Drake's back to go to his quarters, Drake answered "Is about dragon magic. There are some things I want to try." Emer was curious at Drake's sudden enthusiasm, asking "Try what?" Drake just smiled and said "Is a surprise." While flying to his quarters, Emer noticed that they were not flying towards the familiar direction "Where are we going? Aren't your quarters that way?" Drake answered "I moved into my family's lair. I could not stand being in those rooms without you there."
He kept flying towards the mountains, when they flew into a great cave. The cave was magnificent. It was illuminated by hundreds of torches, and also from light coming from a pool of lava, the heart of the mountain itself. When Drake landed, Emer climbed down, and looking around she said "This is beautiful! Would you mind showing me around?" Drake chuckled, and proceeded to explain: "Right now we are in the audience room. We dragons are supposed to be hiding behind that smoke and steam curtain while you humans coward before us and let us know what you want from us." Emer looked at Drake, and jokingly said "If you think that I'm going to coward before you, better think again."
Drake smiled and said "Not you, my love. You could be a dragon's companion if you so desire. I found a book on that, and I found it very interesting indeed." Drake kept walking to another cave chamber, Emer following close behind, and said "This is the library. There are hundreds of volumes on ancient dragon culture and history. Since I practically had to learn to be a dragon by myself, this books have helped me a lot. Ah, here is the book in particular I was telling you about." Drake took the book out of the desk, and sitting down in a mountain of pillows, motioned for her to sit beside him, so he can show her the book.
Drake said "Open the book at the mark, and read aloud, please." Emer did as she was told, and clearing her throat, she started to read "Dragon Companions. Dragons usually mate for life with one partner. Usually this partner is a dragon of the opposite sex, but sometimes they can decide to pair with a human. It is not an unheard practice for dragons, but is very uncommon for this to happen. Usually in this cases, the dragon has fallen in love with a human. If the human returns that dragon's love, and agrees to live with the dragon in his or her lair, the dragon is said to have a companion. In dragon society, the human is granted the same rights as it would have been a mate. If the dragon is able to transform into human form, is not unusual for this form of pairing to occur. Another dragon of the opposite sex can consent for mating id the need for hatchlings arise, but the dragon's rights will second that of the companion."
Emer looked at Drake with a questioning look, and smiling Drake asked "Emer, my love, I love you with all my heart, and I want to spend my life with you. Would you grant me the honor of being my companion?" Emer looked at Drake with tears in her eyes, and she said "Of course I will be your companion. I love you more than life itself, and now that we are together, I could not live without you." Drake looked at Emer tenderly, and said "I hoped that you would say that. Since you are now my companion, let me show you your room."
They kept walking through a series of chambers until they stopped in front of an enormous door. Drake looked at her , and said "this is your room. I hope is of your liking.", and opened the door. Emer gasped at what she saw inside, the room was fit for a princess! The cave chamber even had a small opening in one of the sides that functioned as a window. The furniture was very expensive and exquisitely decorated. Emer turned around, and hugging the dragon's neck she said "Oh Drake, I love it. Thank you."
Suddenly, they heard a series of bells, and Drake announced "Dinner is ready. Care to join me?" Emer just smiled and nodded, following the dragon to the chamber serving as a Dining Room. Needless to say, the dining table was of gigantic proportions, and instead of seats, there were pillows propped all around the table. Drake smiled and said "I read somewhere that my father hosted many dinner parties for dragons here once." Emer smiled, and closing her eyes, she imagined various dragons conversing while eating dinner in that place. Opening her eyes, she noticed her size against the enormous proportions of the table, and she asked "Where would I sit?" drake took her in his claws and deposited her on top of the table. There she saw a smaller table and chair in front of the main place setting. She took her seat after serving the dragon and herself. They talked about everything, like old times.
After dinner was done, they moved to a music room, where Drake sang for Emer. After a while, Emer could tell that Drake was distracted by something. Emer asked "Drake, is something bothering you? You seem distracted." The dragon just smiled and said, "I think it's time for your surprise. Let's move to the library, shall we?" They arrived at the library and Drake said "Remember the book I gave you to read before?" Emer nodded and Drake continued, "Did you remember what was the usual reason for a dragon to have a human companion?" Emer responded "the dragon falls in love with a human."
Drake said "Ah, you missed something.", while smiling. "Read this paragraph again.", pointing to a section of the page she read aloud before. Emer read again "In dragon society, the human is granted the same rights as it would have been a mate. If the dragon is able to transform into human form, it is not unusual…" As what she was reading sank in, Emer looked back at Drake and said "Are you trying to tell me that you can transform into a human?" Drake just responded "I've been practicing for a year now, waiting for the moment I can ask for your hand in marriage."
Then something amazing happened. A white light enveloped the dragon, and after the light was gone, a man dressed as a knight was in his place. He had brown hair, beard, and beautiful blue eyes. Emer was a little apprehensive at first, but the more closely she saw the man, the more features she recognized that were Drake's. Noticing the intense scrutiny he was being subjected to, Drake chuckled and said with a devilish grin "Do I get your approval? I was hoping you liked my human form." As soon as she heard him speak, she knew this man was her Drake.
Emer smiled and saying "It is you.", ran to him and hugged him, putting her arms around his neck. He grabbed her by the waist and twirled her twice. When he put her down, he looked at her very tenderly, and pushing back a lock of hair from her face, he said "I have waiting so long to do this." Tilting her chin up with his hand, he kissed her. Very gently at first, but then, more passionate, as the kiss deepened. When they separated, Drake saw that Emer was crying. Seeing his worried look, Emer said "I'm just crying because I'm so happy.", kissing him again.
Drake said "Would you like a walk through the castle grounds?" Emer nodded, and Drake was transformed again into a dragon. They flew to the outskirts of the castle, where Drake transformed himself into a human again. They kept walking through the different booths, jugglers and performers, hand in hand. Suddenly, Drake felt a hand on his shoulders, and a familiar voice said "I take it she said yes?" With a grin, drake turned around to his friend "Geoff! How did you know we were going to be here?" lord Geoff smiled and said "You always liked the festival. We come every year since we were very young." Emer looked from Drake to Lord Geoff and said "You knew?" Lord geoff just smiled and said "Who do you think taught him how to be human? Illusion is one thing, acting like one is another."
While Geoff and Drake were talking, Emer was looking around, getting a feel of everything around them. She saw Anne, her former maid, and waived at her in recognition. Anne saw her, and had a strange look, like a burden had lifted from her shoulders. Emer excused herself saying "I just saw an old friend. I'll be right back.", and went to her friend. Anne took her hands and said "I am so glad that milady is safe and sound." Sensing Anne's nervousness and worry, Emer asked, "Anne, what's wrong?" The woman spoke "I just received a notice that your father is dying. He wants to see you." Shock took over her mind, becoming numb. So many things happening at the same time.
Drake saw her, his sight never leaving her, and ran with Lord Geoff to her side. Noticing the tears forming in Emer's eyes, Drake asked "What is the matter?", while wiping away her tears with his hands. She looked at her love and said, "I just received the news that my father is dying, and he wants to see me. I have to go, but I don't want to leave you again." Lord Geoff looked at her and said, "So you are the lady they were looking for earlier. You will need an escort. I offer my services as a knight." Drake said, "I will not be separated from you again. I will go with you as well." Emer smiled, and hugging them both said "Thank you, both of you." Anne said "I will go with you , milady. Is the least I could do."
Noticing Drake's and Lord Geoff's looks, Emer proceeded to tell them how she got to the kingdom, that the king was indeed her uncle, and how Emer and Anne switched places before arriving. They went to speak to the king, Emer telling of her plans to go to her father, being escorted by Lord Geoff and Lord Drake. The king insisted on her taking his best carriage, and they set to leave first thing the next morning. They left to rest and prepare for the trip, they had a long day tomorrow. From the shadows, someone was observing everything that went on, "Soon, Lady Emer, soon you will be home, and the last of the dragons shall surface…"
TO BE CONTINUED……
A/N: I'm not too sure about the description I made of the human form of Draco. I tried to make him look like Robby Benson, but I haven't found a recent photograph of him on the internet. Here is where I need your reviews people. They will help me determine if I should continue this story or not. Please review, any suggestions and ideas are always welcome. Thanks!!!!! =-)
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