Dave headed for the library. He needed to study for his second test. Unfortunately, Dave didn't know what he would be facing until he was in the arena. Dave looked over at the arena and saw how many people could be seated. He felt slightly nervous but he was excited as well as this was his chance to prove himself in front of almost every dragon in the world.
He walked up two flights of stairs and into the library. He walked over to the books of magical creatures and pulled some off the shelf. He sat down at the table and started to read up on some creatures.
He read up on ogres, goblins, and more trying to learn their strengths and weaknesses. He continued to study until he heard Fred call out for him. "Hey mate! Your test is going to start in half an hour," Fred said. Dave jumped up. "I got to get going!" he exclaimed. "Whoa, settle down there mate. I said half an hour, not five minutes," Fred said to him. Dave sat back down. "Sorry, I guess I am just nervous," he said. "I can understand that," Fred said to him, sitting down next to Dave. Dave gave a small smile and relaxed. "Well, good to know that you know what the pressure is like," Dave said. "That I do mate, that I do." "Well, what do you think I will face?" "Knowing Andam, anything." "I hope I will remember everything about what creature I face." "I am sure you will." "I can only hope," Dave said. "Attention. Everyone interested in seeing the test of Knowledge in Battle being taken by dragon Dave Halan, then please head to the arena at this time," Kulde's voice came. People got up from the library and left. Dave looked at Fred. "The whole place is empty now mate," Fred said. "Well, I better get going. Good luck on your test." Fred got up and left as well.
Dave sighed and looked at his books for ten more minutes before putting the books back in their proper place and leaving. He arrived at the arena about ten minutes early. "Ah, hello Dave," said a waiting Andam. "Hello councilor," Dave replied. "Ready for your test?" he asked. "I'm as ready as I'll ever be," Dave told him. "Well, I guess we can start early. Come on in," Andam said and they entered the arena. Dave looked out of the dark opening to see what he could of the crowd. By the sounds and the small part of the crowd he could see, it was crowded.
Dave waited until Andam left and gave the announcement, "Dragon, Dave Halan! You may enter the arena!" before he entered the arena. He walked to the middle and took a deep breath. "Dave Halan! Are you ready for the next test?" Andam called out. "Yes, sir! I am ready to take my test in Knowledge In Battle!" Dave called out. Andam gave a smile and said, "Let the test begin!" Dave then saw the gate raise up. An ogre came out of the gate. Dave looked at Andam. "You serious?" he asked. "Very," Andam replied. The ogre then threw a rock at Dave. Dave transformed and moved out of the way.
"Ogres. They like to compete for the Ogre Bowl," he said. He flew up and dived out of the way of another rock. "Wait, maybe that can be his undoing," Dave said and flew above the ogre. "Hey, baldy! Up here!" Dave called. The ogre looked up and saw Dave. The ogre threw a rock straight up at Dave. Dave moved just in time and pushed down on the rock. The rock came back down and hit the ogre, rendering him unconscious.
"Dave Halan! You pass the test of Knowledge In Battle!" Andam said. The crowd cheered and Dave smiled. "Yes!" Dave yelled out happily, making the crowd cheer louder. For some reason, Dave felt like a hero at that very moment.