Cody Blane
And the Floating Portal
Chapter Five
Halloween
Halloween came quickly. The Great Lair has been magically decorated with Halloween decorations. Bats were flying around, and guest Ghosts are passing through the corridors, talking excitedly about an event. Cody, sleeping snuggly in his bed was awakened by a loud bang. As soon as he heard it, he jolted up and looked who did it. He saw Professor Falchre with two pots, banging them together, making everyone in the Boy's Lair groan and wake up. "Come on! Wake up! Everyone are to meet me in the Common Lair." Everyone got up and got dressed and left the Boy's Lair. Cody and Gabe saw Lizzie with a girl that they never seen before. Gabe and Cody walked over to her. "So, what's up?" Asked Cody, still a little sleepy. "A new girl just came." Said Lizzie. "Hey. My name is Michelle Elizabeth Moons." She said in a cheerful voice. "Hullo. I'm Cody Blane." Cody said in stretched out his arm and Michelle and Cody shook hands. "Yeah, and I'm Gabe Strike." He said. He and Michelle shook hands also. "Everyone, hush! Now, at 4 o'clock this afternoon, an even will take place. You may if you wish be part of it. It will be held outside of the castle. There will be food, and games. Its free and only students from here are allowed. That's all." Everyone started talking again after the small announcement.
"Free food! I am so there!! You guys going?" Said Cody gleefully "Hey, why not?" Said Gabe. "Wonder what games they'll have." "Yeah, I guess I'll come." Said Lizzie. "You can come along too, Michelle. If you like." Said Cody. "Sure! I'll come!" Michelle said. "I'm starved, let's go eat. Class is gonna start in an hour." Said Cody.
After classes, the four of them met up in Common Lair, all dressed up in their most comfortable robes. "Eh? Let's go!" Said Cody. "The food is waiting for me!" They ran to the back of the school and saw one long table, filled with food, and other games. They walked and walked and cam across a huge mansion and a sign that said 'Haunted Mansion'.
"'Haunted Mansion.' Anyone want to go with me? Asked Gabe. Cody, Lizzie, and Michelle nodded. They walked up the front porch where they were given a rope. "If you four are together, I suggest you stay together." The man said. He opened the large door and the four went inside. They saw nothing but darkness. Cody took out his wand. "Lux!" He muttered. Light appeared at the tip of his wand. They all looked at him pleasingly and then looked around. There was nothing. "What kind of a haunted house is this?" Said Michelle, surprised that there was nothing here. It went silent for a while. They then heard large footsteps, coming from their left. Cody pointed his wand at that direction. Gabe, Lizzie, and Michelle huddled together. The footsteps came closer and closer. Suddenly, Cody's wand light went out. "What the?" He said surprisingly. They heard a loud roar, right in front of them. Their faces got a little wet. "RUN!!!" Yelled Cody. Everyone scrambled and run behind Cody. They ran and ran, not thinking where they are now. They passed a corridor, and ended up in a dead end. "Dead end!" Said Gabe hoarsely. All were breathing hard and tired from all the running. "This.is.more like it!" Said Michelle. "This is one haunted house I'll never forget!" Everyone laughed. They got out of the haunted house 30 minutes later.
"I call that a real haunted house. In the real world, they don't have real ghosts and monsters. Dunno why we have to pay to get in to just see some machines." Said Cody. He looked around at the place, and then looked at the forest. He then turned around at his friends. "Er.I'm going to somewhere. Anybody want to come?" "Go where?" Asked Lizzie. "I told you somewhere." Cody replied impatiently. "I'll go." Gabe said. "I'll go." Said Michelle and Lizzie together. "Okay! Follow me." Said Cody. He lead led them to the entrance of the forest. "Okay? Is this where you intend to go or are you lost?" Asked Lizzie. "This is where I intend to go. I've been wondering the roars I've heard the last few nights. And it seemed that the roars came from here. If you're gonna be chicken, you can leave." Cody replied and walked towards into the forest. Gabe, Lizzie, and Michelle stood there for a second. "Wait for us!" Yelled Lizzie. The three ran to catch up with Cody. They walked in the forest for what seemed like about 15 minutes when they reached a really huge barn. "Whoa.something really big must live in there." Said Gabe in amazement. "Maybe a giant? If it exists." Said Lizzie. "Let's go inside." Said Cody. They walked up to the door and pushed it open. Everyone stared at what they saw inside. "Dragons!!!" Exclaimed Cody. "Quiet! You wouldn't want to wake them up!" Hissed Lizzie. "I never knew dragons existed!" Said Cody, marveled. "Hey look! Eggs! Let's get one!" Said Gabe. "No, that would be stealing." Said Michelle. "I knew that." Grumbled Gabe. "I surely would want to own one of these mystical dragons!" Said Michelle dreamily. "What are you doing here?" Asked a voice form behind. Everyone turned around and saw Headmaster Ludovico. "Headmaster! We uhh.we heard roaring from here." Said Cody. "I see." The Headmaster said, walking towards the dragons, and petting the nearest dragon's head. The dragon looked at the headmaster. It growled slowly in affection. "Hello, old friend." Said the dragon in a hoarse voice. The headmaster smiled. "Dragons can talk!" Exclaimed Michelle. "Yes. This dragon's name is Hermes. We've been friends since I arrived here. Now, he is an old dragon." Said the Headmaster softly. "How long can dragons live?" Asked Cody curiously. "Hmm.about one hundred and ten years. If they're healthy, they can live up to two hundred years." "Do you know how to ride on a dragon?" Asked Lizzie. "Yes." Answered the headmaster. "Headmaster, I was wondering. What are the stadiums used for?" Asked Michelle. "Ah, the stadiums! That's where Draco Abigere Pila games are held." Said Ludovico calmly. "Draco Abigere Pila? I've heard of that game before in a book! It's when people ride on a Dwarf Dragon and try to put either a Bronze, Silver, or Gold ball into one of the two hoops. There are 4 different balls. They are, Bronze Ball, Silver Ball, Golden Ball, and a Knocker Ball. The Knocker Ball tries to knock off players off of their dragons. Each team consists of seven players. A Defender, which defends the goal posts. 3 Shooters, which tries to put one of the balls into the goal posts! 2 Knockers, who carries a club to try to keep the Knocker Ball from hitting their team player by swinging their clubs. And a Gold Shooter, who tries to shoot the Golden Ball into one of the hoops. The Bronze Ball is 5 points. The Silver Ball is 10. While the Golden Ball is 200 points and also ends the game." Said Michelle. "I'm quite surprised that first years like you know about this game!" Said Ludovico surprised. "Do first years get to be part of the team?" Asked Cody. "It depends. If your flying skills are good, the team leader may ask you to join his team." Said the headmaster. "Cool! Can I have a dragon of my own? Professor Falchre might be able to teach me." Said Cody excitedly. "Professor Falchre isn't a good choice. I suppose I will give you a dragon, and talk to Sir Blizzar about it and make him teach you how to fly on a dragon." Said Headmaster Ludovico quietly. Cody was very, very excited. "Who is the team leader?" Asked Gabe. "The team leader for the White Dragons is Isaac Mace, a 3rd year. I will too, be talking to him. Now, pick a dragon quickly then you four must head back. You must pick a Dwarf Dragon, which is in the Dwarf Dragon Section." Said Headmaster Ludovico. Cody walked around in the Dwarf Dragon Section many times. He finally stopped in front of a white Dwarf Dragon. "I want this one, headmaster." Said Cody finally. "That's Vaillant. One of the finest dragons. You will start your training tomorrow, if Sir Blizzar agree." Said Headmaster Livorno quickly. "Now, better hurry back." The headmaster led them back to the school grounds, which was pretty empty. They quickly went to the Common Lair where they found a place near the fire to talk.
"That was awesome! Did you see that Dragon? It can talk!" Said Gabe. "Yes.how nice." Said Lizzie.
Chapter Five
Halloween
Halloween came quickly. The Great Lair has been magically decorated with Halloween decorations. Bats were flying around, and guest Ghosts are passing through the corridors, talking excitedly about an event. Cody, sleeping snuggly in his bed was awakened by a loud bang. As soon as he heard it, he jolted up and looked who did it. He saw Professor Falchre with two pots, banging them together, making everyone in the Boy's Lair groan and wake up. "Come on! Wake up! Everyone are to meet me in the Common Lair." Everyone got up and got dressed and left the Boy's Lair. Cody and Gabe saw Lizzie with a girl that they never seen before. Gabe and Cody walked over to her. "So, what's up?" Asked Cody, still a little sleepy. "A new girl just came." Said Lizzie. "Hey. My name is Michelle Elizabeth Moons." She said in a cheerful voice. "Hullo. I'm Cody Blane." Cody said in stretched out his arm and Michelle and Cody shook hands. "Yeah, and I'm Gabe Strike." He said. He and Michelle shook hands also. "Everyone, hush! Now, at 4 o'clock this afternoon, an even will take place. You may if you wish be part of it. It will be held outside of the castle. There will be food, and games. Its free and only students from here are allowed. That's all." Everyone started talking again after the small announcement.
"Free food! I am so there!! You guys going?" Said Cody gleefully "Hey, why not?" Said Gabe. "Wonder what games they'll have." "Yeah, I guess I'll come." Said Lizzie. "You can come along too, Michelle. If you like." Said Cody. "Sure! I'll come!" Michelle said. "I'm starved, let's go eat. Class is gonna start in an hour." Said Cody.
After classes, the four of them met up in Common Lair, all dressed up in their most comfortable robes. "Eh? Let's go!" Said Cody. "The food is waiting for me!" They ran to the back of the school and saw one long table, filled with food, and other games. They walked and walked and cam across a huge mansion and a sign that said 'Haunted Mansion'.
"'Haunted Mansion.' Anyone want to go with me? Asked Gabe. Cody, Lizzie, and Michelle nodded. They walked up the front porch where they were given a rope. "If you four are together, I suggest you stay together." The man said. He opened the large door and the four went inside. They saw nothing but darkness. Cody took out his wand. "Lux!" He muttered. Light appeared at the tip of his wand. They all looked at him pleasingly and then looked around. There was nothing. "What kind of a haunted house is this?" Said Michelle, surprised that there was nothing here. It went silent for a while. They then heard large footsteps, coming from their left. Cody pointed his wand at that direction. Gabe, Lizzie, and Michelle huddled together. The footsteps came closer and closer. Suddenly, Cody's wand light went out. "What the?" He said surprisingly. They heard a loud roar, right in front of them. Their faces got a little wet. "RUN!!!" Yelled Cody. Everyone scrambled and run behind Cody. They ran and ran, not thinking where they are now. They passed a corridor, and ended up in a dead end. "Dead end!" Said Gabe hoarsely. All were breathing hard and tired from all the running. "This.is.more like it!" Said Michelle. "This is one haunted house I'll never forget!" Everyone laughed. They got out of the haunted house 30 minutes later.
"I call that a real haunted house. In the real world, they don't have real ghosts and monsters. Dunno why we have to pay to get in to just see some machines." Said Cody. He looked around at the place, and then looked at the forest. He then turned around at his friends. "Er.I'm going to somewhere. Anybody want to come?" "Go where?" Asked Lizzie. "I told you somewhere." Cody replied impatiently. "I'll go." Gabe said. "I'll go." Said Michelle and Lizzie together. "Okay! Follow me." Said Cody. He lead led them to the entrance of the forest. "Okay? Is this where you intend to go or are you lost?" Asked Lizzie. "This is where I intend to go. I've been wondering the roars I've heard the last few nights. And it seemed that the roars came from here. If you're gonna be chicken, you can leave." Cody replied and walked towards into the forest. Gabe, Lizzie, and Michelle stood there for a second. "Wait for us!" Yelled Lizzie. The three ran to catch up with Cody. They walked in the forest for what seemed like about 15 minutes when they reached a really huge barn. "Whoa.something really big must live in there." Said Gabe in amazement. "Maybe a giant? If it exists." Said Lizzie. "Let's go inside." Said Cody. They walked up to the door and pushed it open. Everyone stared at what they saw inside. "Dragons!!!" Exclaimed Cody. "Quiet! You wouldn't want to wake them up!" Hissed Lizzie. "I never knew dragons existed!" Said Cody, marveled. "Hey look! Eggs! Let's get one!" Said Gabe. "No, that would be stealing." Said Michelle. "I knew that." Grumbled Gabe. "I surely would want to own one of these mystical dragons!" Said Michelle dreamily. "What are you doing here?" Asked a voice form behind. Everyone turned around and saw Headmaster Ludovico. "Headmaster! We uhh.we heard roaring from here." Said Cody. "I see." The Headmaster said, walking towards the dragons, and petting the nearest dragon's head. The dragon looked at the headmaster. It growled slowly in affection. "Hello, old friend." Said the dragon in a hoarse voice. The headmaster smiled. "Dragons can talk!" Exclaimed Michelle. "Yes. This dragon's name is Hermes. We've been friends since I arrived here. Now, he is an old dragon." Said the Headmaster softly. "How long can dragons live?" Asked Cody curiously. "Hmm.about one hundred and ten years. If they're healthy, they can live up to two hundred years." "Do you know how to ride on a dragon?" Asked Lizzie. "Yes." Answered the headmaster. "Headmaster, I was wondering. What are the stadiums used for?" Asked Michelle. "Ah, the stadiums! That's where Draco Abigere Pila games are held." Said Ludovico calmly. "Draco Abigere Pila? I've heard of that game before in a book! It's when people ride on a Dwarf Dragon and try to put either a Bronze, Silver, or Gold ball into one of the two hoops. There are 4 different balls. They are, Bronze Ball, Silver Ball, Golden Ball, and a Knocker Ball. The Knocker Ball tries to knock off players off of their dragons. Each team consists of seven players. A Defender, which defends the goal posts. 3 Shooters, which tries to put one of the balls into the goal posts! 2 Knockers, who carries a club to try to keep the Knocker Ball from hitting their team player by swinging their clubs. And a Gold Shooter, who tries to shoot the Golden Ball into one of the hoops. The Bronze Ball is 5 points. The Silver Ball is 10. While the Golden Ball is 200 points and also ends the game." Said Michelle. "I'm quite surprised that first years like you know about this game!" Said Ludovico surprised. "Do first years get to be part of the team?" Asked Cody. "It depends. If your flying skills are good, the team leader may ask you to join his team." Said the headmaster. "Cool! Can I have a dragon of my own? Professor Falchre might be able to teach me." Said Cody excitedly. "Professor Falchre isn't a good choice. I suppose I will give you a dragon, and talk to Sir Blizzar about it and make him teach you how to fly on a dragon." Said Headmaster Ludovico quietly. Cody was very, very excited. "Who is the team leader?" Asked Gabe. "The team leader for the White Dragons is Isaac Mace, a 3rd year. I will too, be talking to him. Now, pick a dragon quickly then you four must head back. You must pick a Dwarf Dragon, which is in the Dwarf Dragon Section." Said Headmaster Ludovico. Cody walked around in the Dwarf Dragon Section many times. He finally stopped in front of a white Dwarf Dragon. "I want this one, headmaster." Said Cody finally. "That's Vaillant. One of the finest dragons. You will start your training tomorrow, if Sir Blizzar agree." Said Headmaster Livorno quickly. "Now, better hurry back." The headmaster led them back to the school grounds, which was pretty empty. They quickly went to the Common Lair where they found a place near the fire to talk.
"That was awesome! Did you see that Dragon? It can talk!" Said Gabe. "Yes.how nice." Said Lizzie.