Lunarian - Hello. This is an updated version of my first chapter,my first one resembled that of a half thought out sentence. Please do review this. More is on the way, but I really really would appreciate some feedback to know it is not all done in vain. Thank you.

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Prologue

11 Years Ago....

It was a beautiful day outside with the sun shining, nay gleaming over the still peaceful waters of the bay. The perfect weather for young children to have a day outside having fun, and bonding with a best friend through adventuring. On the edge of the shores of the great bay two such adventurous persons can be seen preparing to wade out. Young'un's full of mischief, curiosity, and excitement. One is a young boy near the age of seven, with wild black shiny hair and an exotic verdant tatoo, baring a striking resemblence to a war scar recieved by some creature, on his right cheek. The faux pas of a scar is in the shape of a double slash from a sharp implement.

At first glance one may think that there was only one youth standing there near the tranquill azure depths, and they would be correct in assuming so. The second individual is not standing at all, but hovering nearby (A few feet above the first's head) with pink (Yes, pink) wings looking out over the great expanse. Accompanying the feathery pink wings to complete the ensemble is white fur like a lion's mane or a scarf adorned around her adorable little head. She may be cute, but the wise shall be wary of stray flames that have a tendency to scorch those that are a nuisance to her. This flying felinous creature has more then a casual hungering for any cold-blooded aquatic vertabrates commonly known as fish, she is obsessed beyond reproach. Although she is easiest to identify as a flying cat she will most adamantly deny it, and tell anyone who dares to question her that she is a baby red dragon.

Hiro and Ruby are their names, boy and feline flier, respectively. Hiro, who has been living with his grandfather Gwyn since as long as he can remember, is always hanging around with Ruby his best friend. Ruby, whom has been together with Hiro for as long as she can likewise remember has grown up together with him. From diapers to dynamic adventures they have always stuck together through thick and thin, to say they are very close is but an utterance of truth, they are each other's only true friend.

Thier closeness can in some ways be contributed to thier personalities, because they greatly complement one another. Ruby has a ferocious sharp witted tongue responsible for getting the pair into more situations then they'd care to freely admit, and a red-hot temper to boot. While Hiro on the otherhand has a more cool demeanor capable of remaining calm in the fiercest of encounters, (Sure most of these involve a certain jewel-named avian Being and an angry grandparent, but not too shabby for a seven year old) and yet his skills can easily back up any boast. (Usually Ruby's falt)

Looking out over the ocean with an eye for adventure, the youthful explorer Hiro gets ready to get wet. "I'll bet there is some hidden treasures under these waters here, what do you think Ruby?", he calls out over his shoulder. As he takes off his final impediment to enjoying the water, his boots, Ruby comes down closer to him at near eye level.

Ruby smiles happily and excitedly say's, "Of course, there's the best treasure of all down below Hiro!" She then turns around and giggles quietly to herself with thoughts known only to her.

Pausing just before diving off the tiny cliff into the water, Hiro peers down as he asks, "Really Ruby? You know of a treasure down there, what is it and where?" He looks over to the side at his friend in hope.

Flying high up into the air riding the breeze Ruby pauses a moment, she then swoops down like an eagle skimming the water while exhuberently screaming, "FIIISSSHHH!".(Fish)

Hiro facefaults quite roughly straight foward straight down into the cold water. Although his being on the edge looking over resulted in him diving in afterall, it was just not quite how he had planned on doing it. He quickly surfaces and starts treading to stay afloat while hacking and coughing out sea water from out of his mouth and nose. Looking ruefully up at his companion, who looked as if she was desperately trying not to laugh at his misfortune, he whined out, "Ruuuby, are you suuuure you're not a cat?" He wasn't really mad or anything, it's just one of those tease words that will never leave.

Her face was alighted with mock anger upon his proclimation, and with a maniacal grin she dive bombs him screaming, "Cat?!? I'll show you a cat!" Coming within inches of his face she retracts her claws that she was brandishing quite menacingly and instead puffs a light flame onto his head, lightly singing his hair.

Hiro eyes widen as he see's her diving straight for him with those sharp claws of hers, how does he know they are sharp... let's just say he has had intricate dealings with them. As he reflexively closed his eyes and shielded his face with his hands in the time honored tradition of preparing for a hurting, he was caught unawares by the fiery faker's flame. Quite articulately he let's known his feelings on the situation with a thought provoking commentary, "Auuugh my hair!" Hiro then dives under the water once again, this time by choice, namely the choice to put out his hair.

"Hahaha, gotcha Hiro." Ruby laughs at the face on Hiro's face when he was toasted, a mixture of shock and relief.(Shock from the flame, yet relief of the reprieve from her claws) She giggled so hard that she had trouble staying flying still, but was able to manage it just barely with some effort. After waiting for a few moments for Hiro to resurface and getting nothing she began to get a little concerned, and stopped laughing turning serious. "Hiro? Are you okay?" She flew low to check and see if he was okay as a feeling of unease began to occupy her heart.

Hiro decided to get his revenge on Ruby now before he forgot. Diving down deep into the water he swam a few feet away from where he went under and looked up to see Ruby coming down to look for him. He silently swam upwards and surfaced soundlessly behind her to send a large splash toward the unsuspecting youngling. One loud *splash* later we have a drenched dragonite.

Wet as a drowned rat, Ruby was getting irritated. "Auugh, Hiro you got me soaked!" Glaring at the laughing boy, she started to menace towards him. The resulting mayhem can best be described as an all out water and flame war. Involving Hiro skillfully dodging fire bursts by diving, swimming to the side, or just countering with water and Ruby playfully shooting fire at her best friend while doing aerial acrobatics to avoid water squirts.

After many hours of rough housing together Hiro and Ruby wind down to relax and dry off. Sitting on the cliffside, dangling his legs over the edge, Hiro watched the crimson sunset with Ruby as the last rays of light vanished over the horizon. With a small camp fire close by as he waits for his clothes to dry, he remininced on the day's events with an air of contentment. "Well Ruby, there wasn't any treasure out there under the water, but lots of fun." Along with drying his clothes, some fish are being cooked skewered on a stick held over the fire. "Caught some fish though, bet ya couldn't be happier for that, huh?"

Ruby is sitting on Hiro's shoulder, too exhausted to continuosly hover for now. She is leaning her small head against Hiro's, relaxing with her best bud without a care in the world. Smiling brightly, the little flying terror agrees with him wholeheartedly. "Mmm mm, you bet Hiro! Nothing is more wonderful then fresh fish." She pauses for a moment with a look of concentration, then chirps out, "unless it's cooked fish." Time passes as the two enjoy each other's company in silence.

An aroma begins to fill the air, one known immediately by the duo as it is common to them. Sometimes all too common as a matter of fact, sometimes almost constant. Gingerly getting up to inspect the fire, jostling his companion off his side as going, Hiro inspects the flames holdings. After a moment of prodding he decides it's time, "They've been cooking long enough, let's eat." He takes the stick out from the fire and holds it out to Ruby with a happy grin.

Flying through the air in a short burst of exuberant energy, Ruby's likewise happy grin is ever present as she yells out her enthusiasm. "Fish Fish Fish Fish FISH!!!" Quickly darting down like an hawk, she snags one of the cooked fish with lightning fast reflexes born of a fanatical obsession. "Fish fish mine!" Happily laughing she lands back down on Hiro's shoulder to eat her meal.

Hiro too had been laughing gaily along with her, enjoying the now routine shows of joy from a good fish. "Hhaha hah, easy there Ruby. No need to rush, just us here."

Getting sleepy from the combined influences of warm bodies, full bellies, and flickering flames, Ruby nesltes snugly into Hiro's hair and with a yawn asks "We'll always be together, right Hiro?" in an innocent voice no louder then a whisper.

Hiro is likewise falling asleep slowly, yet still retains the excitement to exclaim his thoughts. "Of course, and one day we'll go on a real adventure all over the world."

Ruby adds, "We'll explore the world together!"

As the final remenants of thier will to remain awake leaves them, they both murmur together "Best friends forever".

End.... so far.

A/N- Please Review, need good criticism!

Plz read and review my other stories as well. I really need my Dragon Warrior fic read.

Thank'x

Additional A/N as of 1/15- Thank you Caitiy and Karbini27 for reviewing. Please be kind enough to review this one.