Chapter 10: Camping.
They all still had a very long way to go. But they weren't gonna give up yet because if they did. They wouldn't be able to find their parents and they wouldn't ever get the chance to see them. So they continued their long journey which was very tiring for all of them. First, they would have to cross the ancient Dragon's cave. Which was rumoured that whoever went inside would be cursed by the Ancient Dragon. But that wasn't a problem for Draga and Drago because they were of the Dragon species and the curse of the Ancient Dragon was from their species. Also They have been worshiped by Dragon Lovers including Drago's girlfriend Jade who totally Worshiped and Believed in the Dragon Species. Jade wanted to become a Dragon too. But she didn't know if she could become one. As they were walking in the Dragon's Forst. They noticed a strange presence. It was coming from a nearby cave.
"Could this be it". Drago and Draga both said as they headed over to the nearby cave see what it was.
"Better be careful Drago". Jade said as followed them.
"I will don't worry. If anything should happen. I'll be ready with a few tricks up my sleeve". Drago said as he grinned at what he had just said.
"Yeah. Besides. If there is a Cave with an Ancient Dragon in. Then that must mean the Curse of the Ancient Dragon is true as well. But only our Species can understand what they are saying. Anyone ele wouldn't be able to understand what they are saying. But we can teach you to understand the Language, if you become a Dragon like us. But it's not that simple. Nor is it easy. To master it. RequiresPatience and Skills along with Magic and be able to be calm. Which is why you must also have to meditate. But sometimes even we find it hard. But you'll eventually master it in the end. But it's alright to feel afraid. Because Drago feels afraid when we are in Total Darkness". Draga said as she tried to stay calm.
"Can't you do something to help Drago. I mean if I were in total Darkness which I'm saying I'm not. I would feel scared too. But I would try and calm myself down until someone got there. Isn't that what you would do if you were in the same position". Jade said as she kept on walking.
"Yeah. I probably would do that. But I know that Drago would come and save me and I'd save him. I'd also do the same thing to if you're ever in that situation". Draga said as she too kept on walking.
"Hey. Drago. Can I climb onto your back". Jade said as she shivered.
"Yeah. I guess. But what's the matter". Drago said as he started shivering too from the cold.
"I feel cold and also I feel tired. That's why". Jade said as she started nodding off.
"Ok. You can climb on my back. But beware. I sometimes get very hot when I've been walking for ages. But not to worry. I can controll the temperature of my Body. It's very easy for us Dragon's". Drago said as hehelped Jade onto his back.
"Thanks Dragy Wagy". Jade said as she smiled.
"No problem my Princess". Drago said as he too smiled.
"Awww. How cute". Ice, Cobra and Fist along with Draga all said.
"Hey. Ice. Can I too climb on to your back. please. I too am feeling cold". Draga said as she shivered as well.
"Yeah. I know you're feeling tired because I can tell by the look in your eyes". Ice said as he helped Draga onto his back as well.
"Hey. Fist. Can I too get on you're back. I'm feeling Cold and Tired too". Cobra said as he shivered too.
"Yeah. I guess. Sweet dreams Cobra". Fist said as he helped Cobra onto his back along with Cobra's dragon blanket. Which Cobra had brought with him for all the gang to use if they all felt cold.
"Well Ice. This is it. It's only us three that are awake. We will enter the cave of Ancient Dragon's and I will talk with the Dragon. Only me and Draga are of the same species as the Dragon. So we are able to understand the Dragon's Language. But it's hard to understand if you're not of our species. But I am able to turn you're species into Dragon's. But it requires a certain Ritual and a certain Summoning spell which me and Draga know. But I can't perform the Ritual and Summoning spell without Draga. She's asleep. Which means I can't do it. But I am able to perform the two spells only on one person for now. I have already made my choice. Jade is going to become one of my species but looks like my sister Draga. If that's alright with Jade". Drago said as he gently awakened Jade.
"I want to become one of you're species. I can't wait much longer". Jade said sounding as if she were tired. In her case she was.
"We can in the morning. But in the meantime, let's get some rest. I'm so tired. Are you". Yawned Drago.
"Yeah. I am. But can I sleep with you. You're so warm and I like you're cuddles best". Yawned Jade.
"Yeah. I agree. Even you are warm too. But that's because you're next to me". Drago said as he carried Jade to where they were staying for the night.
"Thanks. But in the meantime. Can you be really warm. I'm totally freezing. I think i'm gonna catch a cold. The longer I stay out here, the more I'm gonna freeze". Jade said as she again started shivering.
"Yeah. Ok. But we don't really bother with the cold like you humans do. we can make ourselves warm up". Drago said as he started to warm himself up.
" But how do you make yourself warm up. I mean we humans can't . So can you teach me to warm myself up". Jade said as she started to get worm again.
" Oh. I'll show you alright. But not til tomorrow. Like I said. Let's get some rest. We have a big day ahead of us". Drago said as he started to doze off.
"Fine. You're right. We do need to get some rest. After all, we are a family. So night nght". Jade said as she went to sleep.
"Sweet dreams princess. I'll get you warmed up soon". Drago said as he made his way to where the two of them were sleeping for the night.
As for the rest of them. They were all setting up their tents. They also had put up their tents in a circle. So all of them were near each other. Just to be safe.
When they all got into their tents. Cobra had taken his nightlight out of his rucksack, turned it on, put it next to him and went to sleep.
Draga did the same thing. She already had her night light switched on and she already had placed it next to her. But she couldn't get to sleep. She was really scared. So she grabed her flashlight out of her bag, switched off her Night light, put it back in her bag, then placed all her own belongings carefully in her bag, zipped up her rucksack, carried it over her shoulders, switched on the flashlight and made her way outside.
She was trying to find where her brother Drago had set up his tent. Because she too had another tent just in case. as she started searching for her brother. She noticed a very faint light. Was that her brother's flashlight. Or was it something else. But she followed the light. Just to make sure. When she got to the end of the light. She saw a tent. It had a light on inside. So she went closer to it and shone her flashlight into the tent. She hesitated for a moment.
"Brother are you there. If so, can I come in for a moment". Draga said as she shivered from the cold.
"Is that you Draga. You may come in. But what's the matter". Drago said as he came out of the tent.
"I can't sleep and I'm scared. Can I set my tent up next to yours". Draga said as she held Drago tight so that he felt safe.
"Yeah. But is your tent enough for all of us to get in". Drago said as he held Draga tight. so that he protected her.
"Yeah. It is. Thanks brother. You're the bestest. I love you brother". Draga said as she set up her tent.
"Awww. Don't mention it my sister. You mean a lot to me and Jade. She sees you as her sister. But then again. I see Jade as my little sister. But she's so sweet. She makes me grin. So that's all I can say for the moment". Drago said as he grinned.
"I can't believe you". Draga said while laughing so much. She nearly lost her balance.
"Why can't you believe me". Drago said while he stared at his sister with a blank look on his face which meant he was confused.
"I can't believe you. Because when you grin. You look like dad. Ha ha. It's true. You really do look like dad". Draga said as she took her camera out of the rucksack and got it ready.
"Hey what are ya gonna do with that". Drago said in a scared sort of voice.
"Relax will ya. Do that grin again". Draga said as she smiled.
" What". Drago said as he gave the idea that he was confused again.
"Do that grin. The one where I said you looked like dad. So that I can take a photo as pride of having a brother". Draga said with a grin on her face that made her look like her brother.
"Alright. You can have a photo as a remider of I look like dad with that grin".Drago sighed.
"Aww. Don't be a sore loser. It's gonna be fun". Draga said as she tried to grin like her brother.
"Heh heh. Thanks baby sister. You make me smile when you say that". Drago said as he tried not to laugh as much.
"No. It's you who I should be thanking. But I accept what you're telling me. But to tell you the truth. I love you brother. You're the bestest protector and guard and loyal brother I ever had. Thank you so much". Draga said as she smiled sweetly at her brother.
"Aww. Thanks. Now I'm blushing mad. Heh heh. Well anyways. Shouldn't you go back to bed. I'm gonna get our things and move into your tent. But first things first. Here". Drago said as he carefully carried Jade over to wher his sister was.
"Here, what". Draga said as she looked ot Drago in confusion.
"I would like you to carry Jadefor me. Is thatalright. Or is that a problem to you". Drago said ashe smiled.
"It's not a problem at all. I'd be delighted to carry Jade for you. After all. She is like a sister to me". Draga said as she carefully carried the sleeping Jade off to her tent.
"I'll be over in a second". Drago said as he carried all their stuff with him.
When Drago had finished moving his stuff. He felt a nudge on his shoulder.
"Hey Ice. Will ya quit nudging me. It's quite annoying". Drago growled.
"I'm not Ice. I'm a friend. Remember me". The voice said.
"If you're not Strikemaster Ice. Then Who are you". Drago said as he started running to his sister's tent.
"There's no need to fear. I'm Jade's uncle.
"Oh. I remember you. You always made me get locked up. Thanks a lot Chan". Drago said as he smiled.
"You're quite welcome. I also have an offer for you which you can't refuse". Jackie said as he smiled.
"Oh really, and what might that be. I wonder". Drago grinned.
"Me and Viper would like you to look after Jade for us. Since we can't anymore. We have to look after Uncle now". Jackie sighed.
"How is he". Drago said sounding like he was interested.
"He's fine. But I hope he's gonna make it alright". Jackie said ashe started to think about his uncle.
"Well I hope he does get very well again soon. But in the meantime. I won't tell Jade about it. Not until the right time. So don't you worry about me and Jade. You should worry more about your gramps". Drago said as he smiled.
"Thank you. But I hope your old dad. Who is an old grandpa is alright too. Remember if anything should happen in the meantime or in the future. Just give me and Viper a call first and we'll be right over to help. Well farewell my friend and please look after Jade. You know she really loves you and she also has feelings for you". Jackie said as he started going back home.
"I really love her and I have feelings for her too. So i will Take really good care of her from now on". Drago said as he sighed.
"Good. I'm glad I can trust you.Thank you". Jackie said and with that he headed back into the distance.
Drago then went to his sister's tent, curled up next to Jade and his sister then went straight to sleep.