Well everyone exams are over and my creative juices are flowing once again. Before I head out for a peaceful weekend at the coast down here in NC I thought it might be nice if I left something for you all to read in my absence for a couple weeks, and sort of like an apology gift for leaving my story collecting dust for so long. It be nice if I had some more reviews but what can ya do? Also all you other authors who I've reviewed who haven't updated in over a month, UPDATE! Its summer already I don't even have an excuse any more. This chapter is just a short one, just to let you know about the relationships developing and Sion's new found ability. Enjoy and as always Read and Review but no flames.
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Text in italics and in (parentheses) is Lucia talking to Sion.
Who's To Trust
"The Dragonmaster must chose his allies carefully. Those that are deserving of the Dragonmaster's trust are truly his friends, with out friends the Dragonmaster will not be able to succeed in his quest, with out trust the Dragonmaster will not have friends." –Ancient Book, 'The Trails'
North County Hospital, North Carolina Room 612A
"I can't believe this is all happening to me. Dating a girl, losing Amy, going into a coma, and then…, naw that part was just a dream, wasn't it?", Sion sat back in his bed thinking about all that had happened. It was almost too much to bear for the teenager as he finally laid down on the soft pillow looking up at the ceiling.
"That's impossible for that to be true I'm just worrying about something stupid." Sion covered his face with the pillow trying to get some rest.
(You know its true Sion)
"Huh, who's there?" Sion looked around the room but saw no one.
(Have you already forgotten?)
"Show yourself!" Sion was almost ready to get out of the bed, and beat the living hell out of who ever was pulling this joke, "Come on out Jeff, it's not funny."
(I told you I would be with you; have you already forgotten it, or do you not want to accept your task?)
Sion balled up his fist sweating, "Lucia…."
(You remember then.)
"So much for my dream theory then…so this is real?"
(Very much so. You have another task to complete as well.)
"The going to Japan thing? I'm still trying to figure out how I'm going to get there, but I'll do it."
(You have an additional task set before you as well Sion.)
"Go ahead and give it to me, my day can't get any worse."
(I forgot to tell you about your powers Sion. The Monks will teach you more about them, and how to use them, but there is something you need to know. The Dragonmaster's power alone isn't enough to battle Virgo so I had to add my own powers to the Dragonmaster's. But all that power was to great to give to one person. It had to be split.)
"Alright so what are you getting at?"
(Your powers were split at birth between you, and a girl. I don't know who she is, but she holds the other part of your power. You must find her, other wise you will remain incomplete.)
"Well I don't want to be 'incomplete', so how do I know who's the right one?"
(You'll know Sion, the monks will teach you how.)
"Alight then, one more thing. You mentioned a guy named Hiro helped you restore the planet. Was he your…you know."
(Yes we were in love, we both died many years ago. My power as a goddess allowed me to keep contact with you after my death.)
"I'm sorry."
(We are still together, but right now you must focus on your task Sion. Remember Virgo's followers are spreading. They are human, and impossible to determine who's with Virgo and who is isn't.)
"I will, right now, I need some rest. Good night Lucia."
(Good night Sion.)
With that the conversation ended and Sion went off to sleep.
Thursday March 10th 11:20 AM Lunch Room St. Matthew's School
Amy was sitting with Jeff, as well as her friends, still a little shocked from the previous day's events.
"He was with another girl in his room", Amy was sobbing recalling the event, her friends listened intently. Jeff just sighed.
"Amy aren't you with another guy also, so why is it such a sin for Sion to have a girlfriend now?", Jeff questioned the group.
"Amy, Jeff's right on this one. Technically you're the one at fault here if anyone is.", one of Amy's friends brought up.
"Amy you're going into dangerous territory here. You already hurt the guy once, if he's got a girlfriend now leave him be, I mean you've got Michael now don't betray him too." Jeff quickly rebutted.
"Lay off her Jeff you don't know how it is. Amy there is a way, but were going to need Jeff's help here.", Amy's friend turned towards Jeff.
"Whoa there Christy, I'm not betraying Sion here."
"You wouldn't be Jeff, just find out if he's going out on a date with that girl or not. Also if you don't mind telling us where and when, when you find out."
"And why pray tell should I even consider doing this."
"Because it's in Sion's best interest", Christy leaned over and whispered in Jeff's ear, "plus I think Amy still likes him, maybe we can get them together."
Jeff though about the idea for a while, the girls stared at him in anticipation.
"Alright I'll do it, but you guys can never tell him I did it. Got that?"
"Sure, what ever. Now Amy you're part is simple. Just show up at the same place Sion's taking his girl to, and go with Michael. Just do a bunch of stuff that would get him jealous."
"Great." Amy jumped out of her seat and walked to her next class, a smile on her face.
"He's not going to like this at all." Jeff thought to himself, "But I've got to do this for him."
The day went by, and once school was over Jeff was on his way to the hospital. His car dove down the street, well over the legal speed limit, his mind was racing just as fast. How did this happen? What's going to happen? Am I doing the right thing? All these questions asked themselves over and over again like a broken record. Finally he arrived at the hospital parking deck, and pulled into a space. For some reason he didn't feel right, his stomach felt quizzy, his mind was unsure, and it was hard to walk. He didn't want to betray his friend's trust, but he felt this was the only way.
Jeff walked up to the hospital room door, knocked on it once, then entered. All he found was Sion sitting up on his bed reading a book. Sion glanced over to Jeff and put the book down.
"Hey buddy how's it going?" Jeff asked him a little bit of nervousness was audible in his voice.
"Well the doc said that I recovered real quick, their just keeping me here for tests.", Sion replied to him keeping a slight smile on his face.
"So when do you get out?"
Sion looked out the window, "Friday afternoon, it seems like I've been trapped in here forever."
"So you want to do something Friday night catch a movie or something, or are you going with that other girl to do something?"
"Heh yeah she asked me out of all things. So were going to a Friday night movie just to celebrate my release."
"Cool so when you going to be there, and what are you going to see?"
Sion looked back at Jeff confused, "Why's he asking that?"
"Were going to the 7:30 PM Spider Man 2 down at the Grand", Sion replied.
"Well then I guess that doesn't leave room for another movie before then, ah well c ya around. Give me a call Saturday."
"…Sure."
Jeff left the room.
Jeff was walking down the hall as fast as he could he didn't want to see that expression Sion had given him again.
"He knows, somehow he knew she had asked me to do that."
As Jeff got in his car his cell phone went off. He looked at the Caller ID.
Amy Brinkstone
"Speak of the Devil", Jeff muttered as he pressed the send button and put the phone to his ear, "Jeff here."
"Jeff its Amy, did you talk to him?"
"Yeah I did", Jeff told her plainly feeling guilty for what he had just done.
"What did he say?"
"Look Amy for once he's got a girlfriend, and he doesn't have to face rejection any more. I really think its best to just leave him along, for once, he's actually happy."
"Jeff I really need to know this, please tell me what he's doing with her", Amy's voice sounded like she was about to cry.
"Alright, look he's going to the 7:30 night showing of Spider Man.2 at the grand, but please don't screw this up for him. Just let him be happy."
"Jeff?"
"Yeah what is it?"
"You're a great friend to him, don't worry I won't do anything stupid. I want him to be happy to its just…"
"Don't mention it, c ya Amy."
"Bye Jeff, and thanks."
With that the call ended and Jeff sighed as he sat the phone back down in its holder. He got in his car and drove off.
"So she really can't decide can she? That girl Sion was with was a real looker, and nice. Well, this will definitely be interesting", Jeff started talking to himself.
Back in the Hospital Room
Sion thought to himself trying to piece together everything. Just then the door opened again, a teenage girl walked through and sat besides Sion's bed.
"Hey Caitlin what's happening?" Sion's mood shifted from confusion to bliss at the sight of her.
"Nothing much, just waiting for Friday night, like it will never come.", Caitlin looked at Sion with a smile across her face.
"You know, you've got a gift. You can make me happy by just looking at me."
"You're the same way Sion, ever since you came here I was watching you. It hurt to see you in your comma, and I decided that when you woke up I was going to ask you out myself."
"Just like that huh?" Sion smiled at her.
"Yeah, just like that mister" Caitlin jokingly punched him in the shoulder.
"Hey I thought you were supposed to be some kind of nurse don't hurt me", Sion joked with her. The both started to laugh.
The night quickly came and they stayed up till closing time talking, about their lives, their friends, and everything that had happened to him. Of course Sion left out the little bit about Lucia, and the Dragonmaster thing, he was still unsure of that himself.
"Well Caitlin I'll see you tomorrow night right?"
"You better believe it, goodnight Sion."
"Goodnight Caitlin."
With that Caitlin left the room and Sion laid down on his bed drifting off to sleep.
Counting Down
"He's my best friend what am I supposed to do, let you all go through with this?"
"Then come along", Amy softly told Jeff as she pulled him away from Christy.
"Fine, its better then me not knowing what's going on. But you guys have got to have a little restraint."
Gen. Dragon: (Looks around) Alright they seem to be gone. Everyone I know this chapter was shorta short, but let me give you a peak here. I've got the next three chapters in rough edit, and tons more, this story by the time it hits the ninth chapter will not even be near quarter done, its expected to go over 50 chapters, but get this. Many of you may have noticed the title containing part one. Well I'm here to tell you Dragon Heart has three parts, the first being this epic. Two more are in the thought phase, but this by far is the longest one. I'm hoping this story to be the longest story in the Eternal Blue section. As you can see, or imagine, behind this door is my thinking room with all my notes. (Thousands of pages scattered all over the floor) I don't know what I'd do without out my notes.
Ruby: Well lets find out (Sets all notes aflame)
Gen. Dragon: NO MY NOTES IT TOOK YEARS!!! WHERE THE HELL DID YOU COME FROM!?
Nall: Looks like she came outa here boss. (Nall appears out of nowhere)
Gen. Dragon: A plot hole, I hate those things. Hey what happens if you threw someone back threw one.
Nall: No one knows, I don't think any ones ever done that.
(Nall and Gen. both look at Ruby)
Ruby: Oh no you don't.
