Dave stood in front of the counsel table where Kulde and Andam where standing behind. "We are going to give you three tests," Kulde said. "Two of which I must pass," Dave said. "Been studying for your tests?" Andam asked. "Not exactly. I've been studying the laws and ways of the counsel and dragons," Dave said.
"Why are you doing that?" Andam asked Dave. "I want to be a counsel member one day," Dave told them. "Well, keep studying, understand our laws and ways, be fair to everyone, and you will be on your way to being a counselor," Kulde told him.
Dave nodded and then said, "Who is in charge of my three tests?" "I am in charge of the test of Judgment In Fire," Kulde said. "I will test you in Wisdom In Battle," Andam said. "Since Chang is evil and no longer part of the council, I will also be in charge of the test of Courage In Flight until we find a replacement," Kulde said.
"We have been thinking about a new way of running our tests. We will surprise you in a way with them at random times. Will you be the first to try this out?" Andam asked. "Sure, it sounds like fun and challenging," Dave said.
"Very well! The time of your tests have begun!" Kulde said and all three of them bowed and Dave left. "Time to rock these tests," he said confidently. Dave walked out of the building five minutes later. "So, this takes place over a course of three days," Dave said. "Well, time to rain I guess," he said.
He started to head for the gym when he saw of the councilors run up to him. "Councilor Andam?" Dave asked. "Dave, we have decided to do your tests in the normal way. There are reports of the Dark Dragon being around so we don't want too many people scattered without protection," he said. Dave gave a nod. "That is fine with me. As long as I can get my tests in," Dave told him. "We will administer the first two tests today. Because of how late it will be by the end of the second test, we have decided to administer the third and final test tomorrow," Andam told Dave.
"That is alright with me. Let's do this," Dave said. "You have fifteen minutes to train, then five minutes to get to the building of the Judgment In Fire," Andam said. Dave nodded once again and continued to the gym to train. "Dave!" Andam called out. Dave turned. "Yes sir?" Dave asked. "Good luck!" Andam said. Dave smiled, gave him a thumbs up, and said, "Thanks."
Dave walked into the gym but instead of training he looked at the thirteen statues. They were the top villains that the dragons swore to stop and protect the magical world from. Dave stopped at the Huntsmaster. "He is the fourth out of the thirteen," a voice said behind him. Dave turned, wondering who it was behind him. A teenager in a green coat, a lighter green shirt, and had orange hair.
"And I take it by where the Dark Dragon's statue is placed and by its size, he is number one," Dave said. "Right you are mate," the teenager said. "By the way, I'm Fred Nerk," Fred said. "I'm Dave Halan," Dave said to Fred. (A/N: Oh, the rhyming lol) "Nice to meet you mate. In case you haven't noticed I am the Australian Dragon," Fred said to him. "I could tell by your accent," Dave said with a smile. Then he heard Counselor Kulde call out, "Dave, your test of Judgment In Fire shall begin," he said. Dave nodded. "I got a test to take. Talk to you later," Dave said to Fred. (A/N: The rhyming thing is really getting to me lol)
Dave walked to Counselor Kulde. "You feel ready?" Kulde asked. "A bit," Dave answered honestly. "Just use your fire with good judgment and you should do just fine," Kulde reassured him. They continued to walk towards the testing area. Dave saw a crowd waiting. "More people? Do you know how much panic I'll create in my dragon form?" Dave asked. "Don't worry about it and on your second test you will have a lot more than a crowd of twenty or so people," Kulde said.
Dave sighed. "I guess you are right," he said. "Well, you should know what to do. Melt my ice sculptures with your fire. But, be warned. Not all are enemies. If you destroy a non-enemy target, you will lose points," Kulde said to him. Dave nodded. "Ready?" Kulde asked. "You bet I am," Dave said. "Good luck then, dragon Dave. Let the first test commence!" Kulde said and the people cheered. The two councilors and the crowd went on the steps that were once destroyed by Jake. The building was destroyed as well but it was also now repaired.
Dave took a deep breath and walked into the building. The shutter closed behind him. "Let's do this," he thought with a smile. "I wonder how Jake feels…," Dave thoughts trailed off. "Dragon up!" Dave said. Dave started to transform. Flames passed over his body, turning them to parts of a dragon's body.
When he finished, Dave smiled and said, "Time to breeze through this test," softly to himself. Then Dave heard something appear. He turned to see an ice sculpture of the Huntsmaster. Dave smiled and blew a stream of fire at it. After a few minutes of hitting every enemy sculpture and not hitting a single non-enemy sculpture, the door opened and Dave transformed back to his human form.
Dave walked out of the building and to the stands. There, Kulde and Andam had smiles on their faces. "That was one of the best performances I have ever seen," Kulde said. "Dave gave a small smile of hope. "You pass the Test of Judgment In Fire," Kulde told him. Dave gave a small laugh of victory. "Thank you!" Dave said happily. "No need to thank us. It was all your doing," Andam said.
Fred Nerk and the others in the crowd came up to Dave. "Congratulations mate!" Fred said. (A/N: That was the last rhyme in this chapter. I promise lol) "Thanks," Dave said with a shy grin. "Dave, your test in Knowledge In Battle will begin in two hours," Andam said. "I'll be there," Dave said happily and went back to celebrating with his, hopefully, new friends.