Cody Blane
And the Floating Portal
Chapter 7
Draco Abigere Pila Match
The four of them hurried into their Common Lair and waited for everyone to be gone. 3 hours have passed and everyone was finally gone, except eh four of them.
"So when are you going to tell us? I'm quite sleepy." Yawned Gabe. Cody told the story, and Lizzie, Michelle, and Gabe was fully awake. "Are you sure you're not dreaming it?" Asked Michelle. "I was awake, so how can I be dreaming it? Anyways, were you asleep the whole time I was practicing?" Asked Cody. No one spoke. "Well, I'm going to sleep. I'm tired." Said Michelle at last. Lizzie nodded and the two girls went to their dorm. The other two went to theirs.
That night, Cody couldn't sleep. He kept thinking about the cloaked man and why he grabbed him. He twisted and turned, trying to forget about it but couldn't. He sat up and looked out the window. He saw the cloaked man again, for 3 seconds, then is disappeared. He rubbed his eyes, convincing himself that he didn't see it. He lied back down again and stared at the ceiling to what seem like 2 hours. Finally, he drifted to a dreamless sleep and awoke the next morning. His owl, Wingmus, flew through the opened window and dropped a letter on Cody's bed. Cody petted Wingmus as a thank you. Cody carefully opened the letter and read it.
Dear Mr. Blane,
Our first match is on November 13. We are competing against the Green Dragons. So be prepared! Meet me in the field after breakfast, we will then practice our moves and catching ability. Good day.
From, Isaac Mace
Team Captain
He folded the letter and wrote a letter to Michelle, Lizzie, and Gabe, telling them that the first match is on November, and to meet him in the field after breakfast. He tied the letters to Wingmus and Wingmus flew away to deliver. Cody fixed his bed, got dressed into his Draco Abigere Pila robes.
Cody practiced from 10 in the morning until 5 in the afternoon every weekend. November neared and Cody and the team got more nervous. November 13 finally came and Cody was shaky, but tried to stay calm.
"Stop shaking! You'll be great! From all the practice." Assured Michelle. "I know. But what if I fall off of Valliant?" Asked Cody nervously. "He'll catch you, like he did before!" Said Lizzie. "But what if I don't catch the Golden Ball?" Asked Cody again. "Oh shut up will you? You will win. Now go and change into your robes. Game is going to start in 15 minutes." Said Gabe. Cody ran into the lockers rooms and got changed. He saw Vivian, and all his worries suddenly went away. Isaac whistled for silence.
"Now, this is our first match, and we can't afford to lose it. Just try your hardest and we might win. Wave both of your arms to signal me for time-out. Okay?" Everyone nodded. "Our dragons is waiting outside for us in the field."
"Welcome everybody to the first match of Draco Abigere Pila!! It is the Green Dragons against the White Dragons! Please give a warm welcome to the Green Dragons!!" Said the announcer. The Green Dragoners marched to the field and stopped beside their dragons. "Now, keep your heads up, and try not to fall." Reminded Isaac. "Also, give a warm welcome to the opposing team.the White Dragons!!!" Cody and his teammates marched outside and stopped beside their dragons. Cody looked around and saw many people; probably the whole school, and are seated on the benches, waving, clapping, and shouting. He saw Michelle, Lizzie, and Gabe, waving frantically at him and mouthing "Good luck!" Cody nodded, now full of confidence.
"Now, I want a nice clean game. From all of you. NO firing fireballs at players, you will be disqualified. Mount on your dragons, and get ready to fly." Said Sir Blizzar sternly. He took out the Bronze Ball from a chest and threw it in the air.
The players flew to try to catch the Bronze Ball. Vivian flew up high and caught the BB (Bronze Ball) and flew to the goal posts.
"And 5 point so the White Dragons! Made by Vivian Lam and her amazing dragon!" Roared the announcer.
A Knocker Ball came zooming right to Vivian; Gordon came and knocked it away, which hit a player from the other team. Causing him to fall off of his dragon and hit the ground, unconscious. Everyone "Oohed." Cody watched the player on the ground, now scared.
What if I get hit? What if don't catch the Golden Ball?
His mind was racing. A Knocker zoomed in front of his face. He almost jumped off of his dragon, but eh dragon prevented that from happening.
"Pay attention! You almost fell." Bellowed Valliant. "Oh, sorry. Was just worried." Said Cody, shaking his head. "The Silver Ball is up. We just have to dodge the Knocker Balls form hitting us and wait for the Golden Ball." "Okay." "Look at that speeding Vivian Lam! She has the Silver Ball. And she scores!! The White Dragons, with 35 points, leaving the Green Dragon with zero." Roared the announcer. There was a cheer from the White Dragons side as Angelina scored 10 points. The Green Dragons groaned.
"Zach Zaphora passes Angelina, and scored 10 points for Green Dragons!!"
There was a loud cheer from the Green Dragons. A Knocker Ball came zooming into Vivian's way and hit her dragon on the wing. The Dragon roared in pain. It shook and shook. Soon, a second Knocker Ball came and hit the other wing of the dragon. Vivian gripped onto her dragon tightly, and horrified. The dragon let out another loud roar and some of the students jumped. The professors looked at the dragon horrified.
"We gotta saver her Valliant!" Shouted Cody. "Right on!" Valliant flew and grabbed the beaten dragon with its four legs. Cody then took Vivian's hands and pulled her up. Valliant then lowered them down easily to the ground. Cody looked at Vivian; she was shaking with fear. "Are you alright, Vivian?" Asked Cody gently. Vivian looked at him and nodded her head. Cody knew she wasn't really alright from the look on her face. While all this was happening, the Green Dragons scored 30 points. Making both teams tie. Cody helped Vivian off of Valliant and flew off. Cody looked at her for a few minutes and a Knocker Ball came flying right in front of Cody.
"Stop looking at her and look for the Golden ball! Sir Blizzar already released it!!" Hissed Valliant. Cody and Valliant flew around the field, looking for the small Golden Ball. "I can't see it!!" Said Cody, a little panic in his voice. "Shut up and relax. And then look around. That'll help." Said Valliant calmly. "How can I relax when one of our players in down! And Vivian hurt, mentally. I'm worried." "Worry about her later boy. Right now, look for the Golden Ball, so we can get this game over with. I'm tired of flying around you know." "It's now 50 points for White Dragons and 55 points for the Green Dragons. Close game." Roared the Announcer.
Cody looked around and saw some sparkle. He leaned forward and Valliant took off.
"I see it!!" Said Valliant excitedly. The other team's Golden Shooter saw Cody racing after the Golden Ball, and she sped up, following Cody. Cody turned around and looked forward again. "Another Golden Shooter, behind us!" Said Cody. "Don't worry, I know what to do." Said Valliant calmly. Valliant dived down, and so did the other player. We dived down low and were 2 feet away from the ground when he pulled up. The other player crashed down on the soft ground. Valliant then flew up and sped towards the Golden Ball. Cody reached out his left hand, trying to grab the Golden Ball. The Golden Ball dived and Valliant did the same. Valliant sped up and Cody's finger touched the Golden Ball. "Almost!!!" Groaned Cody. Valliant sped more and Cody extended his arm more. Cody stoop up on Valliant's back, his right arm holding Valliant's neck for balance and his left hand reaching for the Golden Ball. The Golden Ball is only a few millimeters away. Cody suddenly lost his balance and flew forward. He landed on the ground on his back. He felt something wriggling in his left arm. He held it up and saw the Golden Ball, trying to wriggle itself out.
"Cody's got the Golden Ball!!!" Roared the announcer. "It's 250 points for White Dragons and 55 points for Green Dragons!!!"
There was a loud applause from the White Dragons. The Green Dragons groaned in disappointment. Cody laid still on the ground, still clutching the Golden Ball. Which finally stopped wriggling. Lizzie, Gabe, and Michelle came running down to Cody.
"You okay? You fell a long way down!" Said Lizzie, in a worried voice. "Oww my aching body!" Groaned Cody. The team flew down and ran to Cody. "Hey! An excellent job there Cody! You did well Valliant." Exclaimed Isaac. "Clear!!" Yelled Sir Blizzar. Everyone moved away as Sir Blizzar came, and Madam Nelly, the school nurse. They quickly put Cody on a stretcher and went away quickly.
He stayed in the hospital, laying on the bed morning till night. His friends visited him everyday after school and stayed with him until dinner.
"So how's your back?" Asked Michelle, who was sitting beside Cody, listening to "The Circle of Life." "Not so well." Replied Cody, groaning in pain.
Chapter 7
Draco Abigere Pila Match
The four of them hurried into their Common Lair and waited for everyone to be gone. 3 hours have passed and everyone was finally gone, except eh four of them.
"So when are you going to tell us? I'm quite sleepy." Yawned Gabe. Cody told the story, and Lizzie, Michelle, and Gabe was fully awake. "Are you sure you're not dreaming it?" Asked Michelle. "I was awake, so how can I be dreaming it? Anyways, were you asleep the whole time I was practicing?" Asked Cody. No one spoke. "Well, I'm going to sleep. I'm tired." Said Michelle at last. Lizzie nodded and the two girls went to their dorm. The other two went to theirs.
That night, Cody couldn't sleep. He kept thinking about the cloaked man and why he grabbed him. He twisted and turned, trying to forget about it but couldn't. He sat up and looked out the window. He saw the cloaked man again, for 3 seconds, then is disappeared. He rubbed his eyes, convincing himself that he didn't see it. He lied back down again and stared at the ceiling to what seem like 2 hours. Finally, he drifted to a dreamless sleep and awoke the next morning. His owl, Wingmus, flew through the opened window and dropped a letter on Cody's bed. Cody petted Wingmus as a thank you. Cody carefully opened the letter and read it.
Dear Mr. Blane,
Our first match is on November 13. We are competing against the Green Dragons. So be prepared! Meet me in the field after breakfast, we will then practice our moves and catching ability. Good day.
From, Isaac Mace
Team Captain
He folded the letter and wrote a letter to Michelle, Lizzie, and Gabe, telling them that the first match is on November, and to meet him in the field after breakfast. He tied the letters to Wingmus and Wingmus flew away to deliver. Cody fixed his bed, got dressed into his Draco Abigere Pila robes.
Cody practiced from 10 in the morning until 5 in the afternoon every weekend. November neared and Cody and the team got more nervous. November 13 finally came and Cody was shaky, but tried to stay calm.
"Stop shaking! You'll be great! From all the practice." Assured Michelle. "I know. But what if I fall off of Valliant?" Asked Cody nervously. "He'll catch you, like he did before!" Said Lizzie. "But what if I don't catch the Golden Ball?" Asked Cody again. "Oh shut up will you? You will win. Now go and change into your robes. Game is going to start in 15 minutes." Said Gabe. Cody ran into the lockers rooms and got changed. He saw Vivian, and all his worries suddenly went away. Isaac whistled for silence.
"Now, this is our first match, and we can't afford to lose it. Just try your hardest and we might win. Wave both of your arms to signal me for time-out. Okay?" Everyone nodded. "Our dragons is waiting outside for us in the field."
"Welcome everybody to the first match of Draco Abigere Pila!! It is the Green Dragons against the White Dragons! Please give a warm welcome to the Green Dragons!!" Said the announcer. The Green Dragoners marched to the field and stopped beside their dragons. "Now, keep your heads up, and try not to fall." Reminded Isaac. "Also, give a warm welcome to the opposing team.the White Dragons!!!" Cody and his teammates marched outside and stopped beside their dragons. Cody looked around and saw many people; probably the whole school, and are seated on the benches, waving, clapping, and shouting. He saw Michelle, Lizzie, and Gabe, waving frantically at him and mouthing "Good luck!" Cody nodded, now full of confidence.
"Now, I want a nice clean game. From all of you. NO firing fireballs at players, you will be disqualified. Mount on your dragons, and get ready to fly." Said Sir Blizzar sternly. He took out the Bronze Ball from a chest and threw it in the air.
The players flew to try to catch the Bronze Ball. Vivian flew up high and caught the BB (Bronze Ball) and flew to the goal posts.
"And 5 point so the White Dragons! Made by Vivian Lam and her amazing dragon!" Roared the announcer.
A Knocker Ball came zooming right to Vivian; Gordon came and knocked it away, which hit a player from the other team. Causing him to fall off of his dragon and hit the ground, unconscious. Everyone "Oohed." Cody watched the player on the ground, now scared.
What if I get hit? What if don't catch the Golden Ball?
His mind was racing. A Knocker zoomed in front of his face. He almost jumped off of his dragon, but eh dragon prevented that from happening.
"Pay attention! You almost fell." Bellowed Valliant. "Oh, sorry. Was just worried." Said Cody, shaking his head. "The Silver Ball is up. We just have to dodge the Knocker Balls form hitting us and wait for the Golden Ball." "Okay." "Look at that speeding Vivian Lam! She has the Silver Ball. And she scores!! The White Dragons, with 35 points, leaving the Green Dragon with zero." Roared the announcer. There was a cheer from the White Dragons side as Angelina scored 10 points. The Green Dragons groaned.
"Zach Zaphora passes Angelina, and scored 10 points for Green Dragons!!"
There was a loud cheer from the Green Dragons. A Knocker Ball came zooming into Vivian's way and hit her dragon on the wing. The Dragon roared in pain. It shook and shook. Soon, a second Knocker Ball came and hit the other wing of the dragon. Vivian gripped onto her dragon tightly, and horrified. The dragon let out another loud roar and some of the students jumped. The professors looked at the dragon horrified.
"We gotta saver her Valliant!" Shouted Cody. "Right on!" Valliant flew and grabbed the beaten dragon with its four legs. Cody then took Vivian's hands and pulled her up. Valliant then lowered them down easily to the ground. Cody looked at Vivian; she was shaking with fear. "Are you alright, Vivian?" Asked Cody gently. Vivian looked at him and nodded her head. Cody knew she wasn't really alright from the look on her face. While all this was happening, the Green Dragons scored 30 points. Making both teams tie. Cody helped Vivian off of Valliant and flew off. Cody looked at her for a few minutes and a Knocker Ball came flying right in front of Cody.
"Stop looking at her and look for the Golden ball! Sir Blizzar already released it!!" Hissed Valliant. Cody and Valliant flew around the field, looking for the small Golden Ball. "I can't see it!!" Said Cody, a little panic in his voice. "Shut up and relax. And then look around. That'll help." Said Valliant calmly. "How can I relax when one of our players in down! And Vivian hurt, mentally. I'm worried." "Worry about her later boy. Right now, look for the Golden Ball, so we can get this game over with. I'm tired of flying around you know." "It's now 50 points for White Dragons and 55 points for the Green Dragons. Close game." Roared the Announcer.
Cody looked around and saw some sparkle. He leaned forward and Valliant took off.
"I see it!!" Said Valliant excitedly. The other team's Golden Shooter saw Cody racing after the Golden Ball, and she sped up, following Cody. Cody turned around and looked forward again. "Another Golden Shooter, behind us!" Said Cody. "Don't worry, I know what to do." Said Valliant calmly. Valliant dived down, and so did the other player. We dived down low and were 2 feet away from the ground when he pulled up. The other player crashed down on the soft ground. Valliant then flew up and sped towards the Golden Ball. Cody reached out his left hand, trying to grab the Golden Ball. The Golden Ball dived and Valliant did the same. Valliant sped up and Cody's finger touched the Golden Ball. "Almost!!!" Groaned Cody. Valliant sped more and Cody extended his arm more. Cody stoop up on Valliant's back, his right arm holding Valliant's neck for balance and his left hand reaching for the Golden Ball. The Golden Ball is only a few millimeters away. Cody suddenly lost his balance and flew forward. He landed on the ground on his back. He felt something wriggling in his left arm. He held it up and saw the Golden Ball, trying to wriggle itself out.
"Cody's got the Golden Ball!!!" Roared the announcer. "It's 250 points for White Dragons and 55 points for Green Dragons!!!"
There was a loud applause from the White Dragons. The Green Dragons groaned in disappointment. Cody laid still on the ground, still clutching the Golden Ball. Which finally stopped wriggling. Lizzie, Gabe, and Michelle came running down to Cody.
"You okay? You fell a long way down!" Said Lizzie, in a worried voice. "Oww my aching body!" Groaned Cody. The team flew down and ran to Cody. "Hey! An excellent job there Cody! You did well Valliant." Exclaimed Isaac. "Clear!!" Yelled Sir Blizzar. Everyone moved away as Sir Blizzar came, and Madam Nelly, the school nurse. They quickly put Cody on a stretcher and went away quickly.
He stayed in the hospital, laying on the bed morning till night. His friends visited him everyday after school and stayed with him until dinner.
"So how's your back?" Asked Michelle, who was sitting beside Cody, listening to "The Circle of Life." "Not so well." Replied Cody, groaning in pain.