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Chapter three: going after a dragon

Feel the magic
Can you feel it
Feel the magic
Can you feel it
Feel the magic
Everyone can't help but sing along

I looked up to the sky
And much to my surprise
Things are changing everywhere
Right before my eyes

The sun goes round the moon
The flowers are in bloom
You gotta follow every dream
Cause your time is coming soon

Adriane sung the song as Drake flew upside down, making her giggle. She smiled at Dreamer, who was desperately trying to grab on to her. She held on to him.

"Adriane, how about you take the lead now" yelled Zach.

"Sure." said Adriane happily, "up side up Drake, and slow flying, we don't want to fall off!"

The Dragon did as he was said and Adriane and Zach switched places. Zach and Adriane smiled at each other as they walked in opposite directions (and yes, they were walking on Drake while he was flying at, lets say, 40 miles per hour).

For the next half hour, she was at the front. When at last they had to land, Adriane looked like she was an expert at doing it. She led Drake down in dizzying circles and spirals (and no, circles and spirals don't look the same).

"Dreamer, are you okay?" Adriane looked at the mist wolf who was on her lap.

"I think it's just air sickness." Said Zach, bending down to take a look. Adriane was self consciously aware of how close their faces were. "Whoever heard of a flying mist wolf?"

"I didn't"

"Me neither"

Adriane leaned against Drake, with Zach by her side. She looked up at the sky and the constellations. How different they are from Earth's, she thought.

"What are you looking at?" asked Zach

"The sky" she replied.

"What's so special about them?"

She told him about the stars and the constellations, even naming the few that Moonshadow had shown her. She told him about the life cycle of the stars, how the Earth was formed, the big bang (and if you don't know what that is, Google it), and the solar system. When she finished, Zach was staring wide eyed at her.

"No wonder you like them so much," he said looking expectantly at one of the stars.

"Yep. The entire magic web is basically made out of stars connected together"

They looked up in silence. Even Drake and Dreamer were listening.

This is mainly Zach's point of view but its in 3rd person.

Zach looked at Adriane. She was still a mystery to him. One moment she was smiling, and in the other, she looked ready to fight to death. He secretly admired her for that.

Zach thought he heard a noise, something like twigs cracking, he turned toward the source and looked suspiciously at it. He knew Adriane was doing the same thing.

"Zach," she said telepathically "I think I hear something up above us. How about you go toward the noise and I check out the sky?"

"That's fine with me." He replied (and he did that telepathically).

They each went opposite ways, Adriane flying on Drake's back and Zach toward the mystery noise with Dreamer.

This is Adriane's point of view but still in 3rd person

Adriane and Drake flew toward to where she thought the animal was. Mommy. He asked, What if it's the manticore?

"Drake, I'm sure it's not the manticore. And if it is, we'll show him what we're made of!"

Suddenly she caught a glimpse of bat like wings.

"Follow that Drake." she said, knowing the dragon had seen it too. They dived toward the edge of the clearing (I forgot to tell you that they were now flying over forests), landed, and got in a fighting stance. After a few minutes had passed, even Drake could detect a presence but could not pinpoint it.

"That's it!" yelled Adriane, "I'm going back."

This is Zach's point of view in 3rd person its when they go looking for the source of the noise

Zach ran toward the noise. He was sure that it was a human, but what is he doing here. He thought. Zach, I think I found the human. Said Dreamer, It's that way. With that, Dreamer went in another direction, Zach following close by.

They were near the person, whoever it was. They could hear him running away from them.

What if he killed Adriane and took her stone? He thought.

Suddenly, the person said an unknown word; there was a flash of blue light. Zach was thrown backwards, then he knocked into a tree, losing his consciousness. The last thing he remembered was Adriane bending over him with a worried look.

Adriane's POV

Adriane flew back to where she thought Zach was but found no one.

"Drake, stay here in case Zach comes back."

"Okay"

Adriane sent out a little of her magic to detect the dragon stone. She flew the way it pointed, leaving a trail of dim amber light (they soon vanished) in her wake. She soon saw Zach, who was being thrown backwards by some kind of blue light which she thought must be magic. She landed, not even caring to fold her wings, and bent over Zach. He looked all right; he was not seriously injured, but was only unconscious. Dreamer was by his side.

Adriane concentrated on lifting Zach, picturing him being lifted off the ground, then him with Drake. It worked, but took a lot of energy. She walked over to Dreamer.

"Do you know what happened?" she asked.

I saw the human and went after it with Zach but it used magic against us. He replied.

"I think we can say that he is some kind of mage." She said thoughtfully, "but what's he doing here?"

I don't know, but I think he's not evil. Said Dreamer.

Adriane sat near Zach, with Dreamer by her side. Drake was behind her. She thought about the wings she saw. Could it have been a dragon's? she thought. The wings were very much like a dragon's but they did not look like Drake's. There was still a chance. After all, she had seen all kinds of dragons, but every species looked different. From ones that she could fit in the palm of her hand, to ones that she had at first mistaken for mountains. This one could be another species of dragons that she had not seen or heard of. But that's close to impossible, she thought, I've seen all kinds of dragons. The chances of me finding a species that's new is like, one to a million… the human could be it's rider… but… then if he used magic… he must be a mage… but what kind?

Adriane, stop having that funny look on your face.

Dreamer shook Adriane out of her thoughts, just in time for her to help Zach get up.

"Easy there Zach." She said walking him up near Drake.

"You can say that again." He said, leaning against Drake. "I was 'attacked' by a human."

"Really?" she sounded curious.

"Uh-huh." Said Zach, "I was going after him and he-"

"WHO WHAT WHERE WHEN WHY HOW?" Adriane yelled it out so fast that Zach almost couldn't understand her. She took a mini notebook and pen out of her pocket, scribbling down every word Zach was saying.

"… So we can conclude that he is a mage." He finished.

"That's exactly what I was going to say," She said, "Zach, do you remember the thing I was after?"

"Yeah," he looked curiously at her, "What about it?"

"Well," She took a deep breath, "I think that the 'thing' is really a dragon and the person you were after is it's rider."

"How about we go after the dragon first?" said Zach.

"You mean…?" She couldn't finish her sentence

"Yes." He looked up at the sky "It might be able to give us some information about both of them and what they are doing here. If they are spies from the darks sorceress or the spider witch, then we might be in trouble. "

"But we have to hope that it's going to talk. Or it'll be just a waste of time." Said Adriane.

"Is that an insult?" Zach was smiling "Didn't you mean to say 'it'll be just a waste of Zach'? After all, I'm the time mage."

"I was only joking around" she hit him playfully on the shoulder.

"Ow!" he pretended to collapse on the ground "You're too aggressive Adriane, you just killed me!"

"Come on, we have to get going." She giggled, "We don't want to be late."

1 hr later

Adriane flew after the dragon. She was very close to it. She could almost touch it. She knew what it looked like now; It was a blue one, its scales glittered like gems in the sun's light, making it look almost like a piece of the night sky. Even if it looked majestic, she knew that if it was evil she would have to fight it. There was no other option.

Suddenly, an arrow whizzed past her, piercing one of the dragon's blue wings. Blood ran out of the wound, making Adriane feel sick. She realized that she had to help the dragon, tell it to land. But the only way to do it without getting really close to it, she knew, was to do it telepathically. Adriane made a decision. She did not want to be 'accidentally' be thrown back by the wings, but at the same time, she did not want to give the dragon a chance to 'invade' her mind, it was probably a good dragon, she thought. She stretched her mind toward the dragon. Land, she said, I'll heal you once you get on the ground. You're only going to hurt yourself if you are flying.

Very well, human, but if you try anything else, I will finish you off with my breath. Said the dragon. She was not surprised to hear that the dragon's voice was a girl's (If you don't know what that means, it means its not a male)

Half an hour later…

Adriane concentrated on her heartbeat and the dragon's. She willed their hearts to beat together. The jewel on her neck beat with them (and yeah she has 2 of them now. This one is a blackish one. Read the small announcement at the bottom of the page after youre done if youre curious). The dragon's wounds slowly healed. Adriane quickly took the necklace off her neck. As much as she loved it, she could not wear it in public. Only Zach, Drake and Dreamer knew about it because they were there when the dragons gave it to her. They had sworn by everything that mattered to them and by the dragons that they would not tell of it to anyone else (or even hint about it) unless they were given permission by the dragons. The leader of the dragons had given it to her to heal dragons and if she wished, other animals.

"Are you one of the hidden ones?" she asked.

I know about them but I am not one of them. The dragon replied.

"You know, I'm sick and tired of not knowing what to call you." Said Adriane "So what should I call you."

"I am called by many names." She said, "Brightscales, Bluescales, Firemouth, and so on, but you may call me Shaphira."

What do you think? Is it good?

Okay! Heres the announcement: I DISCOVERED I'M WRITING A SEQUEL! So what I'm going to do is this: if I get a certain amount of votes (the number is known only to me.). I will write the prequel to this story, which will explain many things, like Adriane's other stone, her wings, the hidden ones ( though you might get a hint what they are if you read the new version of the 3rd book), etc. All you have to do is send you vote with your review!