All in the Family

Two more years passed since the encounter with Dies. Although Nina knew she was the Princess of Wyndia, she never returned home. Not only could she not remember anything about that time, but she knew her place was with the Dragon Protectors. Especially if she wanted to find the King of Dragons. Dies had said that his name was Ryu, why did it sound so familiar?

"That's it!" she exclaimed one night, "Why didn't I think of it sooner? I'm so stupid."

"Why are you so stupid Nina? You're the brains behind this operation," Helen told her.

Nina informed Helen, "My King's name is Ryu. And that was what Teepo and Rei said was the name of their little brother. That's why I've heard the name before, they told me it some time ago. And it only took me two years to realize what it was. I must find him, but I don't want this to slip to Teepo or Rei just yet. If this Ryu turns out to be someone different, I don't want to give up their hopes."

But before Helen could agree, another voice rang out. "Did you say Teepo? He's here? That's just great, I must thank Ladon for my good fortune. Let's get going right away Raven."

A young girl who seemed to be about thirteen ran through the forest. She had short purple hair, red eyes, and black Dragonic wings. Her shirt was a red tank top, and she had on a black skirt. Leather boots were on her feet, and a leather belt was around her waist.

With her came a thirteen-year-old boy. He had black hair and brown eyes. A red vest was over his chest, and he had on black breeches with a jagged cut on the bottom were on. There was a golden dickey on his neck, a rope around his waist, and some brown slipper shoes on his feet.

"Who are you?" inquired Helen, "And where do you know Teepo from?" There was a hint of jealousy in her voice. Her crush on the young braggart was well known in the group.

"My name is Sylvia, and I'm his cousin. My mother's ghost came to me when I discovered my powers, and told me to find my cousin. So I set out with my friend Raven, he's a Dark Dragon too. Now, after all these years, I've finally found him. Where is he exactly?"

Nina told her, "In the treehouse. But he's probably goofing around and trying to drive his friend Rei crazy. Probably climbed a tree again, or turned into a Whelp in order to hide somewhere."

Sylvia laughed. "I'll find him. Don't worry, I can sniff out anything. Well, see you." Then, the young woman ran off. Raven stayed behind, looking quite exasperated.

"Don't mind her," he coldly said, "She's always this hyper. Sometimes, she just drives me crazy. I can't stand having to track her down. But if there's more Dragons here to take care of her, maybe I can cut myself a break for once. Now, where's your place?"

* * *

Sylvia eventually found Teepo, much to his annoyance. Now, he changed his activity from hiding from Rei, to hiding from Sylvia. But that was easier said than done. They hyperactive Dragoness had been right about one thing, she sure was good at finding things that were lost.

"This is driving me crazy. I wish I could do something about her," Teepo complained.

Rei stated, "Well, now you see how I felt, dealing with you all the time. Couldn't you act a little more your age. You're seventeen years old now Teepo, not seven."

Teepo looked him in the eyes. "Well, you're twenty years old. And I'd like to see you act your age for once. Seriously, you're the biggest kid we have here."

Their argument was interrupted by a scream. Sylvia and Raven were fighting off a monster that had come into the forest. It looked like the two young Dragons needed help. After all, they were the youngest in the group, even Lumina was older than they were.

Rei became a Weretiger, and Teepo became a Trygon. They attacked and killed the beast that had ambushed the two youngsters. But another came after them at that moment. It attacked the group, knocking out Rei and Teepo. Both turned back into their regular forms, and were in great pain.

"I guess this is it," Sylvia told Raven, "We have to use our most powerful forms, or we'll all die."

"I'm ready Sylvia. This is one thing that we agree on," Ryan stated.

Then, they transformed. Sylvia became a Moon Dragon. She was now covered with silver scales, with a large crescent moon over his forehead. Yellow spikes went down his neck, back, and tail, with a curly cue horn on the side of his head. Silver wings were on his back.

Raven became a Black Dragon. Silver spikes came down his neck, back, and tail, and there was a silver horn on his head. His eyes were silver, as well as the inside of his wings.

Sylvia let out a low growl at her enemy. She then launched a Silver Breath, while her companion attacked with Doom Breath. The creature writhed in pain, and died right then and there.

* * *

Raven told his friend, "Well, at least we won. I knew we could do it Sylvia."

But she was trying to shake her cousin awake. "Teepo, Teepo, answer me. Come on, get up. Let's go back to the house and get something to eat. I'm getting hungry Teepo."

"Ouch, Sylvia," he grumbled, "Stop shaking me. I'm still in pain from that attack. If you want to help me, go and fetch Lumina, Ryan, Lorelai, or Valindo. They can use some Healing on me."

"Sorry Teepo, I guess I overreacted," she admitted.

Teepo said, "It's ok cousin. I guess you're not as much of a burden as I thought, you sure can hold your own in a fight. Forgive me for ever thinking you were."

She smiled. "I don't care. I think I'm a burden sometimes as well. But it was nice to hear you say that anyway. I'll go and get a Healer now." Then, she ran off.

"Where does she get all her energy?" asked Rei, "I can't keep up with that kid."

"Only Ladon knows Rei, only Ladon knows," replied Raven.

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Well, here are the other two's stats. Remember, the new base age is sixteen. Ok, both of them are three years younger than Nina

Sylvia: Mutant, ???, Night (her original) and fights with a sword

Raven: Trance, Dark (his original) and fights with a sword as well