Adeena: "First time trying this so I hope you like it. I have taken liberties with the story line since I happen to like happy endings."

Suzi: "Yeah, severe and extreme liberties."

Adeena: "Suzi, I warned you before. Keep it up and ... "

Suzi: "And what? You'll hit me with your notebook again?"

Adeena: "Go away Suzi. And stay away from my other 3 notebooks!"

Disclaimer: I don't own Dragon Knights. I wish I did sometimes though.

Chapter One: Home Coming

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History

In times past, before Lykouleon became the Dragon Lord, before he became the Dragon Knight of Light, he and his fellow Dragon Fighters went off to war. His closest companions included Ruwalk, Kai-stern, Alfeegi, Tetheus, and a cousin named Adeena. During the battle near Mt. Mfartha Adeena was injured and became separated from the group. Lykouleon and the others searched but could not find her and therefore assumed she was dead. This particularly disturbed Ruwalk, who had requested her hand in marriage just before they left on this campaign. It was while they were searching for Adeena that a messenger came to inform Lykouleon he was now Dragon Lord and must return to Dragon Castle immediately. Lykouleon and his companions left for Dragon Castle with very heavy hearts.

Present day, Dragon Castle, council chamber

"Aren't we done yet?" asked Ruwalk.

"Not quite" Lykouleon replied calmly. "I talked to Sarazar this morning. It appears that the Dragon Knight of Wind has been found."

"Do you know who it is?" asked Tetheus

"Not yet" replied Lykouleon "but whoever it is, is on the way here."

"Wrong" said a voice from the doorway. "The Dragon Knight of Wind is already here, and asking to see you Lykouleon."

"Kai-stern! You're back!" cried Alfeegi. "Do you have any money left from your expenses this time?"

"Yes" came the reply. "It's been a long trip, with the return part being sooo much longer. Something about traveling with someone who has a grudge against you makes for a very long trip."

"You know the Dragon Knight?" asked Tetheus.

"Yes. We all do. It would be best if you were to go see her immediately Lord."

"Her?" queried Ruwalk.

"Yes, her, Ruwalk. And if you can't go see her, I would suggest sending either Tetheus or Alfeegi, instead of Ruwalk."

"I see. Tetheus, if you don't mind, please go inform our guest I shall be there in less than fifteen minutes."

"Yes, Lord" replies Tetheus and walks out of the room.

"Is this part of what Sarazar told you?" asked Alfeegi. "You seemed to take the news quite calmly."

"Ruwalk, I have an assignment for you" said Lykouleon instead of answering Alfeegi's question. "I need you to go get Rune and Thatz. Now!" He then walked out of the chamber, heading towards his office where Tetheus and the newest Dragon Knight were waiting.

Dragon Castle, Lord Lykouleon's office

She was standing at an open window, her golden hair blowing in the slight breeze. She was dressed in a plain brown traveling dress, her worn cloak tossed on a chair in the corner. Upon closer inspection, one could see a striking resemblance to Lord Lykouleon, as if she were his feminine twin.

She did not move as the door opened behind her. Nor did she change position at the sound of someone clearing his throat. She only said "Hello Tetheus. At least Lykouleon didn't send Kai-stern."

"Adeena! Is it really you?" he asked in stunned amazement. "We couldn't find you. We thought you were dead."

"I know. Kai-stern told me. That doesn't change things though" she replied in a hostile tone.

"Now I understand what Kai-stern was talking about" Tetheus said to himself. He continued mumbling, "She's awfully bitter about it. Will Lykouleon be able to change that?"

"What are you mumbling about Tetheus? That isn't very nice, you know" Adeena said as she turned to look at him for the first time. "I would have thought you knew better" and she turned back to the window where a small dragon was just coming into view. She calmly held out her hand and the dragon landed upon it, rubbing its head on her arm as if to comfort her.

"I'm sorry Adeena. I forgot how good your hearing is. It has been a few years since we were last together" Tetheus said in a conciliatory tone.

He was about to say more when the door opened once more, admitting Lykouleon, who said "Thank you for keeping her company Tetheus. I've given Ruwalk his assignment. I'd like you to make sure he leaves, very soon. I need those two back here as soon as possible so they can go help Rath and Cesia." At which statement Tetheus left the room, knowing a dismissal when he hears one.

"So you finally decided to come home Adeena. I hope you aren't still mad at me" Lykouleon spoke calmly.

"Why didn't you tell them?" she asked, the anger in her voice barely contained.

"I was told not to, by Sarazar. It was in both our best interests if the others thought you dead. Do you really think you could have survived these past few years if Nadil had known another of our bloodline still lived? After he cursed Raseleane, I couldn't let him find out about you."

"Are you saying your Dragon Officers talk too much? I am surprised. I thought you kept no secrets from them, yet here you stand telling me you never told them I was still alive. I find that hard to believe cousin" as she turned from the window, having placed Wind on her shoulder. "You still haven't told all of them have you? Only Tetheus and Kai-stern know right now."

"True" he said, walking over to stand at the window with her, "but as soon as Ruwalk leaves Alfeegi will find out, if he hasn't already."

"That only leaves Ruwalk. Why?" and turns once more to look out the window.

"He still loves you. It broke him when he thought you gone for good. What do you think will happen when he finds out you're still alive and I've know that fact for years?" as he, too, turns to look out the window, not knowing how to address his real concern – her anger at all of them for deserting her those many years ago.

"Kai-stern found me while looking for the Dragon of Wind. He wants to heal the Dragon Knight of Fire. He was with a young girl named Cesia who was also looking for the Dragon of Wind, wanting to heal someone called Crewger. I do not know how much Wind and I can do, but I would like to see if we could cure these two beings. Are they here at the castle?"

Turning away from the window and moving toward the door, Lykouleon replied, "Crewger is here but Rath, the Dragon Knight of Fire, is not. If you will come with me, I'll take you to see Crewger." He then opens the door and looks at her inquiringly.

She turns from the window and moves to his side, Wind riding her shoulder. "Lead the way" as she steps into the hall beside him.

Dragon Castle, council chamber

"So, did you enjoy your chat with our newest Dragon Knight?" asked Kai-stern as Tetheus reentered the room.

"I haven't felt that cold since Nadil took Raseleane. And to have it come from her. This is not going to be easy" Tetheus replied, sitting down at the table and putting his head in his hands.

"Understatement of the year Tetheus, but the Lord has given Ruwalk an assignment that he wants him to start now," said Kai-stern.

"Good thinking on his part. What are you supposed to do Ruwalk?"

"I've been tasked with finding Thatz and Rune. The Lord wants them to return so we can go after Rath, to try and help him," replied Ruwalk "but I'm not sure where they are."

"Come, we'll go see if Sarazar can help" Tetheus said, getting out of his chair and the two walk out.

"Kai-stern, who is this new Dragon Knight? Both you and Tetheus seem to know her but are afraid to speak her name. Could you please enlighten me?" asked Alfeegi.

"Tis better if the Lord does that. I don't want to speak about it anymore. I'm going to join Ruwalk and Tetheus. Care to come along?" and they both walk out the door heading for the dead seer's room.

Dragon Castle, Sarazar's room

"You're just in time" Tetheus says to Kai-stern and Alfeegi as they walk in.

As Sarazar tells them where the two Dragon Knights are, Alfeegi moves towards the window. "You must take the Dragon Knight of Wind with you when you go, or you will not succeed" she finishes, which makes Kai-stern and Tetheus blanch.

"Guess someone needs to go get the Lord so he can hear this" said Tetheus to Kai-stern. "Guess it's your turn again."

"Alfeegi, uhh … would ... uhh .. you ...uhh ... g- go get the Lord? He and the Dragon Knight will probably be together. Ask one fo the servants where they are if they aren't in his office" stutters Kai-stern.

Alfeegi leaves to find Lord Lykouleon.

Ruwalk turns to Kai-stern and says, "Shouldn't I be the one sent to find him? I'm the one he's sending on this mission. Or are you trying to keep something from me?"

"Let's wait and see what the Lord has to say" said Tetheus, ending the conversation.

Adeena: "Here ends the first chapter of our story. I hope you like it."

Suzi: "There's more. I've seen it in her notebook."

Adeena: "Suzi! How dare you!"

Suzi: "Eeepp!" running away as fast as she can.

Adeena: "Any way, please let me know if you like it and want me to continue."