Like I told you in before, I've been sick for a good while...
I promise to write until my fingers fall off!!
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The king was in his private chamber, He was both nervous and sad.. Nervous because he feared that some the Dragon warriors wouldn't accept his letter and join him, and sad because his father, the ex king, just had stormed out of the room in a rage after a fight with him. Damien just couldn't believe that his own father blamed him for the death of his brother! His own flesh and blood! Florenz meant that it was his fault because he didn't try to stop Morgan when he went out on his mission, to spy on Samuel, but Damien really HAD tried to stop Morgan, he even locked him up in his room! But Morgan somehow managed to escape.
Damien sighed, he missed Morgan, but nothing could ever bring him back from the place he now was.. The young king's gaze traveled over the big room and landed on the soft red carpet under the dinner table. It was there Damien and Morgan always had hid when they were small children, When his mother, the queen, wanted to put them into bed they quickly dived under the table and lay there completely still. Or when his father had meetings with the soldiers, they both just could lay there and listen to them while they talked about great battles, dragons and magic! The never got tired of it! But he was too old to do such childish things now.. Before Damien had become king, this room had been blue... But he had painted it... against his father's will.. The curtains were full of beautiful patterns, and of course the same flying phoenix which was illustrated on the soldiers` armors and the servants` clothes. The long table in the middle of the room was ready for guests and the covers were laid for five. The cutlery and the plates were made of silver and the goblets of crystal. But the king was even more worried that some of the seats around the table was not to be filled. He knew that Zack Cooper and Erania Armiro would join him...But when it came to Darrel and Tomoe...He could not tell for sure.
"Well..."He said to himself. "Only time can show.."
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But the king didn't have to worry... All the four chosen ones had accepted.. But for different reasons:
Darrel had accepted because he hoped that the rumor about the silver dragons would spread through the land...So his brother would know that he was alive and well. Tomoe had accepted because her blood-family lived in the north and west...She hated them, and she would do anything to make their life's a living hell, if she joined the king she had a good chance to meet them again.. But Zack and Erania had gladly accepted without a question. Why? , simply because they wanted to! To be accepted into the king's army was a great honor, and they would be happy to follow in their fathers` place.
When they all arrived at the castle, a man named Timothy had lead them into the common room, He was the arrogant and strict butler for the royal family. He had told them (Or the way he sounded when said it was more like an order..) that it would be a good idea to get to know each other before they had dinner with the king.
"We're going to have dinner with the KING?" Tomoe had asked, They were all surprised, it wasn't every day you got invited to have dinner with him.
"Yes.." The butler said matter-of-factly, like it was something everyone knew.
The duo really didn't like Timoty`s arrogant behavior ,but when he left...The room became rather quiet.. They all stood completely still while they were regarding each other with interest in their eyes. Darrel had leaned up against one of the walls, he seemed completely uninterested in what the others were doing, He kept his thoughts and meanings for himself. Tomoe seemed was sitting in one of the soft chairs in front of the fireplace, she seemed awfully tired, eyes half closed and unfocused while she rested her head in one of her palms. Zack seemed more eager than anybody in the room, he was tripping his foot rapidly on the floor while he was sighing and moaning impatiently. Erania was eager too, you could see it in her eyes. But she stood still, and didn't show any sign of tiredness...But Zack`s constant tripping seemed to really annoy her.. Zack sighed one last time, then he broke the breathless silence between them.
"Eh.. I..."They all looked up at him. Then he wished that he had kept his mouth closed.. Because now he didn't know what to say.. "Hi.. My name is Zack.. Zack Cooper.." Zack laughed nervously. Erania cocked an eyebrow, her thin pupils became smaller, and her mouth was twitching, It was like she tried to remember something, then she grinned and nodded to herself.
"Yes....Zack `Zero` Cooper " She said quietly. "I have fought you before ..At the Colosso tournament.." She looked at the others and smiled. " Erania Armiro...Friends call me Era!"
"Yes, I remember! You came on second!" said Zack. Era's smile faded, and it was replaced by an angry sneer.
"Second...After you" she mumbled and looked down.
"Hey, don't be sad! You came on second!" Zack comforted. Erania gathered all the pride she had lost and tried to smile, but it came out as a smug grin.
" Really!" she said, with a sarcastic tone playing in her voice. "Yes...But you are better...You beat me fair and square.. You are a Colosso champion.." Era sighed, and smiled.. This time it really was a smile, a friendly one. "But no hard feelings!" Zack smiled, but his attention was stolen by Tomoe who cleared her throat.
"I'm a Colosso Champion too.." she said shyly. "I won this year."
"So that's why I thought you looked so familiar! I saw you!" Said Zack. " I watch Colosso every year!" Era smiled, then she noticed Darrel who were leaning towards the wall. He was dozing with his head on his shoulder, his once tightly crossed arms were now almost limp.
"Hello!" Tomoe said and waved. Darrel eyes snapped open. Tomoe giggled and waved again. "Hello, what's your name?" Darrel yawned and rubbed his eyes with the back of his hands before he focused is eyes on the girl who just had spoken to him.
"Darrel Tasuke" He replied, his voice was completely calm, he didn't seem to be as nervous as all the others, but maybe a little bored.
"My name is Tomoe Selene." Tomoe told him. "Nice to meet you" Erania`s hands dug around in the pocket on her black tunic and pulled up the letter from the king, She quickly scanned it, then she waved Zack over to her. Zack made his way over to her and stared at her in confusion. Erania pointed down at the letter and read something very quietly out for him. Zack`s eyes traveled to Darrel, and down to the letter again.
"Hey! You are our captain! It says so in the letter!" Era exclaimed. "Listen. `.You will sere in my army, under your captain.." She begun, then looked up at Darrel. "... Darrel Tasuke.. That's you right?"
"Yes..." Darrel`s voice sounded both surprised and pleased in the same time. After all, he was the captain...But.. It sounded so weird.. ` Captain Darrel Tasuke `? But he was even more surprised when Zack and Erania went over to him and saluted.
" Zack `Zero` Cooper, ready for orders, sir!"
"Erania `Era` Armiro, reporting for duty, sir!"
"Eh..." Darrel was speechless. What was he supposed to do now? Zack and Erania were raised by people who worked in the army...Was this normal for them to do?
"Oh! Sorry!" Tomoe ran quickly over to her comrades and copied their acts. " Tomoe...eh.. Tomoe `Cat Girl` Selene, at your service!"
"I..I.."Darrel felt kind of helpless, he had no experience with any type of knights... What did captains say, anyway? " Ehh.. It's Okay.....Don't do that."
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Then it was time for dinner. Tabris and Jarek had followed them all the way up to the north tower where the kings chamber lay. But outside the chamber , Jarek and Tabris wished the Silver Dragons good luck with comforting words and a couple of good advising words, and then the finally left.
"Oh my god.. Here goes " Darrel knocked on the door and took a deep breath.
"Ooh, I don't feel so well...I think I'm going to be sick.. "Whimpered Era and rubbed her stomach.
"Hey take it easy! It's just nerves!" Tomoe said, and patted her friend on the back. "My stomach hurts too.."
"Yeah! " agreed Zack. "I feel it too! Then the calm voice of Damien Dragonfang interrupted their little chat.
"Come in" Damien said.
"Be calm! Or else we'll screw up!" warned Darrel, and opened the door carefully. The others straightened up their clothes and followed him in with small and quiet whimpers and calming words.
And there stood Damien, the king of the south and the east. The man was in his early twenties, five years younger then his rival. He had royal clothes with the phoenix emblem, He was tall and muscular, quite a ladies man in other words.
"Welcome, my friends." Damien said and smiled.
"Thank you.. My Lord" Darrel felt weird, his legs was a little weak, and his stomach hurt a little too... It took a lot to make Darrel nervous.. But just by looking at this proud and powerful man who wasn't much older than himself, really made him feel veneration.. But just by looking at his fellow warriors made him feel better. Tomoe clearly was nervous, she was chewing on her bottom lip, and she had a really tense expression in her face, But Erania and Zack on the other side.Looked more like they'd just seen a ghost! Their faces was so pale and their eyes so wide, that it tempted Darrel to give them a real blast with his psyenergy.
Darrel bowed for Damien and Tomoe, Zack and Erania immediately followed his example.
"Please! Don't be so formal! Stand up!" The Silver Dragons took it as an order, and stood up. " Sit down at the table, My Dragons! Lets have dinner together!"
And as the king hoped...All the seats were filled. Darrel Tasuke.. Erania Armiro... Zack Cooper....And Tomoe Selene.. They were all there. They talked with each other, and Damiens kind behavior made the Silver Dragons feel welcomed.. And it didn't take long before they became friends. Damien was not like they thought be would be, not at all! He bombed them with questions about psyenergy and their towns, and when they had answer one of his questione, another came flying like a cannon.. Damien seemed.normal?
But what are parents for? They are there for making problems! so...
"Damien! You've got to hurry! We have a meeting with the mayor of Imil!" said Jarek, who suddently had come from one of the hidden passages in the castle with Tabris behind him. The young king sighed deeply.
"Do I have to?" Damien asked, and hung his head sadly. "I `m having so much fun!"
"Yes, Papa! Do he have to?! When I finally have meet some dashing people you've gotta ruin everything!" Erania said, and looked at her father with a annoyed glance.
"Can't you two go for him!? Please, dad?!" Pleaded Zack. The general and the kings bodyguard both shook their heads.
"Nope, no can do!" Tabris said.
"Besides, You don't want Florenz to get mad at you again! You know how he is!" Jarek warned. The king sighed.
"You're both right...I'm coming!" Damien stood up from the table with heavy moves "I'm sorry guys...Royal duty..." It sounded more like it was torture for him, but he smiled...
"Aww...It's okay..." Said Darrel and smiled. "Go on! Make your father happy!"
"Thank you! See you later!" Damien, Tabris and Jarek left them and went to the meeting. He had told them that the servants would clean up and follow them to their rooms when they wanted to, they just had to call for them.
"Shoot! And now that it really started to get fun!" Growled Erania angrily. "Now I'm angry at my dad!"
"Likewise!" agreed Zack.
**************************************************************************** ********** Well? Am I getting better? Mweee! *Flees from pelting tomatoes* Ok.. So you have the right to be pissed off at me.. But I promise to be good! *Does the big shiny puppy eyes* And if you who have submitted characters want me to fix their behavior or something like that just e- mail me! I'm flexible!
The king was in his private chamber, He was both nervous and sad.. Nervous because he feared that some the Dragon warriors wouldn't accept his letter and join him, and sad because his father, the ex king, just had stormed out of the room in a rage after a fight with him. Damien just couldn't believe that his own father blamed him for the death of his brother! His own flesh and blood! Florenz meant that it was his fault because he didn't try to stop Morgan when he went out on his mission, to spy on Samuel, but Damien really HAD tried to stop Morgan, he even locked him up in his room! But Morgan somehow managed to escape.
Damien sighed, he missed Morgan, but nothing could ever bring him back from the place he now was.. The young king's gaze traveled over the big room and landed on the soft red carpet under the dinner table. It was there Damien and Morgan always had hid when they were small children, When his mother, the queen, wanted to put them into bed they quickly dived under the table and lay there completely still. Or when his father had meetings with the soldiers, they both just could lay there and listen to them while they talked about great battles, dragons and magic! The never got tired of it! But he was too old to do such childish things now.. Before Damien had become king, this room had been blue... But he had painted it... against his father's will.. The curtains were full of beautiful patterns, and of course the same flying phoenix which was illustrated on the soldiers` armors and the servants` clothes. The long table in the middle of the room was ready for guests and the covers were laid for five. The cutlery and the plates were made of silver and the goblets of crystal. But the king was even more worried that some of the seats around the table was not to be filled. He knew that Zack Cooper and Erania Armiro would join him...But when it came to Darrel and Tomoe...He could not tell for sure.
"Well..."He said to himself. "Only time can show.."
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But the king didn't have to worry... All the four chosen ones had accepted.. But for different reasons:
Darrel had accepted because he hoped that the rumor about the silver dragons would spread through the land...So his brother would know that he was alive and well. Tomoe had accepted because her blood-family lived in the north and west...She hated them, and she would do anything to make their life's a living hell, if she joined the king she had a good chance to meet them again.. But Zack and Erania had gladly accepted without a question. Why? , simply because they wanted to! To be accepted into the king's army was a great honor, and they would be happy to follow in their fathers` place.
When they all arrived at the castle, a man named Timothy had lead them into the common room, He was the arrogant and strict butler for the royal family. He had told them (Or the way he sounded when said it was more like an order..) that it would be a good idea to get to know each other before they had dinner with the king.
"We're going to have dinner with the KING?" Tomoe had asked, They were all surprised, it wasn't every day you got invited to have dinner with him.
"Yes.." The butler said matter-of-factly, like it was something everyone knew.
The duo really didn't like Timoty`s arrogant behavior ,but when he left...The room became rather quiet.. They all stood completely still while they were regarding each other with interest in their eyes. Darrel had leaned up against one of the walls, he seemed completely uninterested in what the others were doing, He kept his thoughts and meanings for himself. Tomoe seemed was sitting in one of the soft chairs in front of the fireplace, she seemed awfully tired, eyes half closed and unfocused while she rested her head in one of her palms. Zack seemed more eager than anybody in the room, he was tripping his foot rapidly on the floor while he was sighing and moaning impatiently. Erania was eager too, you could see it in her eyes. But she stood still, and didn't show any sign of tiredness...But Zack`s constant tripping seemed to really annoy her.. Zack sighed one last time, then he broke the breathless silence between them.
"Eh.. I..."They all looked up at him. Then he wished that he had kept his mouth closed.. Because now he didn't know what to say.. "Hi.. My name is Zack.. Zack Cooper.." Zack laughed nervously. Erania cocked an eyebrow, her thin pupils became smaller, and her mouth was twitching, It was like she tried to remember something, then she grinned and nodded to herself.
"Yes....Zack `Zero` Cooper " She said quietly. "I have fought you before ..At the Colosso tournament.." She looked at the others and smiled. " Erania Armiro...Friends call me Era!"
"Yes, I remember! You came on second!" said Zack. Era's smile faded, and it was replaced by an angry sneer.
"Second...After you" she mumbled and looked down.
"Hey, don't be sad! You came on second!" Zack comforted. Erania gathered all the pride she had lost and tried to smile, but it came out as a smug grin.
" Really!" she said, with a sarcastic tone playing in her voice. "Yes...But you are better...You beat me fair and square.. You are a Colosso champion.." Era sighed, and smiled.. This time it really was a smile, a friendly one. "But no hard feelings!" Zack smiled, but his attention was stolen by Tomoe who cleared her throat.
"I'm a Colosso Champion too.." she said shyly. "I won this year."
"So that's why I thought you looked so familiar! I saw you!" Said Zack. " I watch Colosso every year!" Era smiled, then she noticed Darrel who were leaning towards the wall. He was dozing with his head on his shoulder, his once tightly crossed arms were now almost limp.
"Hello!" Tomoe said and waved. Darrel eyes snapped open. Tomoe giggled and waved again. "Hello, what's your name?" Darrel yawned and rubbed his eyes with the back of his hands before he focused is eyes on the girl who just had spoken to him.
"Darrel Tasuke" He replied, his voice was completely calm, he didn't seem to be as nervous as all the others, but maybe a little bored.
"My name is Tomoe Selene." Tomoe told him. "Nice to meet you" Erania`s hands dug around in the pocket on her black tunic and pulled up the letter from the king, She quickly scanned it, then she waved Zack over to her. Zack made his way over to her and stared at her in confusion. Erania pointed down at the letter and read something very quietly out for him. Zack`s eyes traveled to Darrel, and down to the letter again.
"Hey! You are our captain! It says so in the letter!" Era exclaimed. "Listen. `.You will sere in my army, under your captain.." She begun, then looked up at Darrel. "... Darrel Tasuke.. That's you right?"
"Yes..." Darrel`s voice sounded both surprised and pleased in the same time. After all, he was the captain...But.. It sounded so weird.. ` Captain Darrel Tasuke `? But he was even more surprised when Zack and Erania went over to him and saluted.
" Zack `Zero` Cooper, ready for orders, sir!"
"Erania `Era` Armiro, reporting for duty, sir!"
"Eh..." Darrel was speechless. What was he supposed to do now? Zack and Erania were raised by people who worked in the army...Was this normal for them to do?
"Oh! Sorry!" Tomoe ran quickly over to her comrades and copied their acts. " Tomoe...eh.. Tomoe `Cat Girl` Selene, at your service!"
"I..I.."Darrel felt kind of helpless, he had no experience with any type of knights... What did captains say, anyway? " Ehh.. It's Okay.....Don't do that."
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Then it was time for dinner. Tabris and Jarek had followed them all the way up to the north tower where the kings chamber lay. But outside the chamber , Jarek and Tabris wished the Silver Dragons good luck with comforting words and a couple of good advising words, and then the finally left.
"Oh my god.. Here goes " Darrel knocked on the door and took a deep breath.
"Ooh, I don't feel so well...I think I'm going to be sick.. "Whimpered Era and rubbed her stomach.
"Hey take it easy! It's just nerves!" Tomoe said, and patted her friend on the back. "My stomach hurts too.."
"Yeah! " agreed Zack. "I feel it too! Then the calm voice of Damien Dragonfang interrupted their little chat.
"Come in" Damien said.
"Be calm! Or else we'll screw up!" warned Darrel, and opened the door carefully. The others straightened up their clothes and followed him in with small and quiet whimpers and calming words.
And there stood Damien, the king of the south and the east. The man was in his early twenties, five years younger then his rival. He had royal clothes with the phoenix emblem, He was tall and muscular, quite a ladies man in other words.
"Welcome, my friends." Damien said and smiled.
"Thank you.. My Lord" Darrel felt weird, his legs was a little weak, and his stomach hurt a little too... It took a lot to make Darrel nervous.. But just by looking at this proud and powerful man who wasn't much older than himself, really made him feel veneration.. But just by looking at his fellow warriors made him feel better. Tomoe clearly was nervous, she was chewing on her bottom lip, and she had a really tense expression in her face, But Erania and Zack on the other side.Looked more like they'd just seen a ghost! Their faces was so pale and their eyes so wide, that it tempted Darrel to give them a real blast with his psyenergy.
Darrel bowed for Damien and Tomoe, Zack and Erania immediately followed his example.
"Please! Don't be so formal! Stand up!" The Silver Dragons took it as an order, and stood up. " Sit down at the table, My Dragons! Lets have dinner together!"
And as the king hoped...All the seats were filled. Darrel Tasuke.. Erania Armiro... Zack Cooper....And Tomoe Selene.. They were all there. They talked with each other, and Damiens kind behavior made the Silver Dragons feel welcomed.. And it didn't take long before they became friends. Damien was not like they thought be would be, not at all! He bombed them with questions about psyenergy and their towns, and when they had answer one of his questione, another came flying like a cannon.. Damien seemed.normal?
But what are parents for? They are there for making problems! so...
"Damien! You've got to hurry! We have a meeting with the mayor of Imil!" said Jarek, who suddently had come from one of the hidden passages in the castle with Tabris behind him. The young king sighed deeply.
"Do I have to?" Damien asked, and hung his head sadly. "I `m having so much fun!"
"Yes, Papa! Do he have to?! When I finally have meet some dashing people you've gotta ruin everything!" Erania said, and looked at her father with a annoyed glance.
"Can't you two go for him!? Please, dad?!" Pleaded Zack. The general and the kings bodyguard both shook their heads.
"Nope, no can do!" Tabris said.
"Besides, You don't want Florenz to get mad at you again! You know how he is!" Jarek warned. The king sighed.
"You're both right...I'm coming!" Damien stood up from the table with heavy moves "I'm sorry guys...Royal duty..." It sounded more like it was torture for him, but he smiled...
"Aww...It's okay..." Said Darrel and smiled. "Go on! Make your father happy!"
"Thank you! See you later!" Damien, Tabris and Jarek left them and went to the meeting. He had told them that the servants would clean up and follow them to their rooms when they wanted to, they just had to call for them.
"Shoot! And now that it really started to get fun!" Growled Erania angrily. "Now I'm angry at my dad!"
"Likewise!" agreed Zack.
**************************************************************************** ********** Well? Am I getting better? Mweee! *Flees from pelting tomatoes* Ok.. So you have the right to be pissed off at me.. But I promise to be good! *Does the big shiny puppy eyes* And if you who have submitted characters want me to fix their behavior or something like that just e- mail me! I'm flexible!