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"Hello everyone," King Andrew announced, getting off his throne.
The teenagers stood next to Neha, so they could ask her questions throughout the meeting. All the dragons the teenagers had met, as well as many they had not met, were standing around the giant room, next to whom the teenagers assumed were their Riders.
"Is every dragon in this room?" Paff asked Neha quietly.
"No," Neha answered. "Like I siad, some dragons are on patrol, like Chorae. Other dragons chose out of ignorance not to come, like Prevroy and Zimphyr."
"Who?" Samus asked.
"It doesn't matter."
"Alot has happened in the past few days," King Andrew continued. "Many people were slaughtered in the fight near Rièe..."
"What?" Yvon asked.
"A bunch of vampires stormed Rièe, a northern villiage in Retoxamni about four days ago," Neha explained."Matthew sent reinforcements, but many of them were chewed up, too."
"...the machines have been getting even more numbers. We still have no contact with the rebel group in Bandoza."
"What's that?" Paff asked Neha.
"Remember how King Andrew said that the outposts the Riders created in the Zion Gorge Mountains still exist?" Neha asked. "Humans have been proven to be living there. However they've never said they were on our side; our records show the rebels have even killed out Rider reinforcements. But they are doing a great favor in keeping the machines occupied for us."
"...and tomorrow is the funeral for one of our greatest Riders. I will expect all of you fellow Riders in this room to be there at high noon. It will be a day of mourning."
"Do we have to go?" Justin asked.
"No, you don't," Neha said. "It'd be best if you didn't interfere."
"Now," King Andrew started. "Let's get this meeting started."
"Now what?" Samus asked.
"Now," Neha answered. "People will bring about their concerns and findings to the king, and we will discuss them."
"Sire," the voice the teens recognized as Matthew said aloud. "As you already know, I need supplies and reinforcements to help the 32nd fleet in Justice."
"Justice?" Paff asked.
"Justice is a town in the northwest of Retoxamni," Neha explained. "The 32nd fleet is camping there, so they can make a sudden attack on Peace, which is a settlement on the east side of Noraz. They were planning to attack it hard, and turn the area to King Andrew, but a series of dominets are crippling them. Matthew wants to bring some men and dragons there to help out."
"Right," King Andrew said aloud. "I'll send you some supplies the day after tomorrow. As for reinforcements, I'm leaving that for you to round up tomorrow evening."
"Thank you, sire," Matthew said.
I have seen, a female dragon started. Orc groups organizing in the northwest of Carsivall. I believe they're trying to reach the Pheonixs.
"Who said that?" Yvon asked.
"Vixla," Neha answered.
"Orc?" Justin asked.
"Natives of Noraz," Neha answered.
"Pheonixs?" Paff asked.
Neha groaned, "A bunch of intelligent bird creatures that live in the Sashi Mountains to the northernmost of Carsivall. For now, their race is neutral in our war, but it seems Sarumon wants them on his side."
"Have you guys tried to get them to allign with you?" Samus asked.
"No," Neha said. "They fear our dragons. In the past the dragons... may have hunted them."
"Ah," Samus said.
I concur, a male dragon sounded. I have seen this also.
"Who was that?" Paff asked.
"Corlidon," Neha answered. "You haven't met him. He's the larger white one," she pointed.
"How come we can hear what the dragons say?" Justin asked.
"Because they're transmitting their sayings to everyone with open minds in this room," Neha answered. "Unless your mind is closed, you will be able to hear them."
"I think that a warning should be sent to the Pheonixs," King Andrew said. "I believe that they'd be able to handle themselves with some warning. However, their cowardice towards dragons would mean their downfall. I believe we should send a smaller dragon."
Any volunteers? Was definately the voice of Tamintha.
There was a small pause, with the teenagers looking around at each dragon.
"Itìs and I will go," a young man stepped forward.
Wonderful, Tamintha exclaimed.
"Who's that?" Samus asked Neha.
"Adam," Neha answered. "Other than Brett, he's the greatest swordsman and archer here, and Itìs' Rider."
"You may leave the day after tomorrow, Adam and Itìs," King Andrew said. "Now, any news of the south?"
"Sire," a man stepped forward. "I do."
"Who's that?" Paff asked Neha.
"Frederick," Neha answered. "Vixla's Rider."
"Vixla and I have noticed," the man named Frederick continued. "That the MUM itself has gone into complete chaos over the past couple of days. Their armies have vanished, and their leaders have prioritized in something else. The MUM seems... distracted by something."
The teenagers looked at each other.
"Well, that's good news!" King Andrew exclaimed. "We should take immediate advantage of this. Wendy!"
"Yes, sire?" a skinny, blonde woman stepped forward.
"Any word from Gerden?"
"No sire," the woman named Wendy answered. "He is still patrolling over Cappie Forest."
"Explain all that, please," Yvon said to Neha.
"Gerden is out for a week long patrol in the southwest of Carsivall," Neha said.
"When is his return?" King Andrew asked Wendy.
"In three days," Wendy answered.
"Excellent," King Andrew said. "Kyle!"
"Yes, sire?" a short, weak man stepped forward.
"Any word from Konejia?"
"No sire," Kyle replied. "But she is due to return in the next twenty-four hours."
"Good," King Andrew said. "Neha!"
"Yes, sire?" Neha stepped forward. The teens looked at each other.
"Any word from Chorae?"
"No sire," Neha answered. "She is in the far south now. She will return the day after tomorrow."
"Very good!" King Andrew exclaimed. "Any news from the north or east?"
Lady Jenna stepped forward, "Prevroy is still unheard of, sire. Zimphyr has notyet given us any message fromAinran. As of yet, Zion and Ainran are of no potential threat, as our scouts have reported nothing."
"Good," King Andrew said. "Now, as you all know, my daughter has safely returned." Princess Ruby stepped forward then.
"Who's that guy with her?" Yvon asked Neha. He was talking about the tall, strong looking fellow behind the princess.
"Oh, that's Carl," Neha answered. "Harpo's Rider. He's the princess' bodyguard. When Ruby didn't return after her scouting, King Andrew accused him of incopitence."
"It was the MUM who held me," Princess Ruby explained. "I suppose they wanted to know our current battle plan. I have seen what one of their leaders can do. It surprises me that they haven't personally attacked us; they probably would do alot of damage.
"However, I was saved by... uh... those four!" She pointed.
"Oh God, we're gonna die," Paff muttered.
"I have seen them," Princess Ruby continued. "Especially the tall one. They're strength surprises me. They tell they have nowhere else to go. I suggest they stay here, and fight with us."
"Then it's agreed," King Andrew said. "Adam and Matthew," the two looked. "I want you two to test these four of their current skills, as my daughter says they have many. Afterwards, report your findings to me, and I shall concur what to do with them."
The teenagers took deep breaths.
"Yes, sire," Matthew and Adam said.
"This meeting is adjurned," King Andrew announced. "You may all leave, and get a good sleep. I will see all of you at the funeral tomorrow."
