AC: Here's the next episode. Enjoy.
Episode 7: Dragonknight vs huntsgirl
2 weeks has pass since the encounter with the dino scouts. Jake and Abel have trained with their former master until they're finally good enough to fight the huntsclan and they can now survive a battle against them. It was a long and difficult training but it finally paid off.
Millard Fillmore Middle School: Math class: 10h30
The class was over and the negotiation didn't move so far, but the lighter atmosphere made it more enjoyable for everyone. The class was over and everyone went out except Jake, Ryu and Abel. Brooklyn decides to go out and find something to do for the ball.
"I totally forgot about the bal." Says Jake.
"Well…me too but I don't know with who I'll be." Says Abel.
"I got to asks Rose when I see her at the cafeteria." Says Jake.
"I have something important to say here." Says Ryu to catch their attention.
"What is it?" Asks Jake.
"After class, I have a small assignment for both of you. I need you to come with me and watch over the orcs territory after class. I think the huntsclan might be here for an artifact Shinji found yesterday."
"What artefact?" Asks Jake.
"The Eyes of Ra." Says Ryu. "It was-"
"Lost and blablabla- go to the point." Says Jake.
"It wasn't lost…It was stolen by the orcs when the huntsclan create that artifact…3 days ago. They were planning to use it and see who's human and who's not so they can destroy all of us. So we will take it and we'll destroy it at Lao Shi shop with the necessary object."
"Alright, It's time to go for the next class and it's…English class." Says Abel.
"Seems today's after school has been decide." Says Jake.
"We will play with Trixie and Spud tomorrow." Says Abel.
"I hope so." Says Jake.
Cafeteria: 12h15
"So who have you chose for the ball again?" Asks Abel to Jake.
"Rose. And you…have you decide anyone yet?" Asks Jake.
"Well…I think about the girl we meet…after my beating by Brad… Celerina" Says Abel.
"That would be nice for you." Says Trixie. "We totally fell the connection between you and her."
"W-w-what connection?" Asks Abel.
"You have a crush on her." Says Spud. "Or maybe you crush on something."
"That's crash." Says Trixie.
"Maybe." Says Abel as his face turn red. "There she is." Says Abel. Celerina just enters in the cafeteria. "I'll ask her now."
Abel stands up and walks at her direction. When he was close he saw her turn around and look at him. Her face became a little red by embarrassment.
"H…Hi." She says. "What do you want?"
It's been 2 days since they didn't talk to each other's, during homework together at the library.
"Well…I…I" Abel took his breath, calling all of his courage. "I was wondering if…You want to…come at the…well…the ball with…me." Abel says me a little too high-pinched for his like.
"F-For real?" She says.
"Of course for real. If not I'll not come here asking you." Says Abel.
"Well, I…I accept." She says. "I was also searching you for…the ball." She says.
"Cool!" Says Abel happily. "Hum…you want to come with my friends?"
"Sure." She says with a smile.
They return at the table together.
"Hi." Says Jake, Trixie and Spud. When they saw them coming here.
"Hi." Says Celerina.
"I think you accept Abel's offer." Says Trixie.
"Yes." She says. If that sentence was coming from anyone else but her, she would have think people where planning to humiliate her. She knows Trixie personality well so she knows she says that kindly.
"I'm so happy about it. I wonder what I should wear. Dammit Idon'thaveatuxedo." Says quikly Abel.
"Don't worry about it; we still have one week before the ball. You have time to find a tuxedo. " Reassures Jake.
"Sorry I panicked." Says Abel with embarrassment.
"So Jake, when are you asking Rose to the ball?" Asks Spud.
"Well…" Jake was too unsure so he says nothing.
"If you think you can ask her out sorry but I have her." Says Brad.
"…" Jake was silent. A little frustrated by that news.
"Looks like the ugly one is with you." Says Brad mocking Celerina.
"WATCH YOUR MOUTH LOSER!" Shout Abel. "You are the ugly one and I'm sure if Rose accepts to be with you it's because SHE TOOK PITY ON YOU!"
"Say what you want but that ugly one is lucky that you are blind enough to ask her out." Says Brad.
Those words make Celerina cry. She was emotionally injured by such cruel word. The four look at him with eyes saying: «You're dead. »
"Oh. Look at the-"
"SHUT YOUR $%?$ MOUTH!" Shout Abel totally enrage by Brad. "If you say one more word…I can't be sure you won't cry like a baby after I destroy your reputation for good. You just attack someone who doesn't want to defend herself. You say those words because you are jealous of her. You envy her. All insult you say to her is empty like your head. So go away miserable being." Says Abel, treating him like an animal.
"You…" But he says nothing when he saw Jake, Trixie and Spud joining Abel.
"You better leave her alone Brad." Warns Jake.
"Your insult will be the last one after I broke your nose." Says Trixie.
"You can laugh at me if you want but I won't tolerate you mocking anyone else." Says Spud. He was serious this time because a friend was in need.
He knew he was outnumbered and he back away.
"Are you alright?" The four asks to Celerina.
"*sniff* I'm better. Thank you. All of you." She then smile.
"That's what friends are for." Says Spud.
"Me…a friend of you. But we barely-"
"No need to worry. You are never alone." Says Abel. "You became our friend when you appear in front of us the first day of school. Your kindness was enough for us."
"I'm so happy." Says Celerina. "I never really have friends but now I have four." She was hesitant about four because she has feelings for Abel.
"Well…let's eat." Says Spud.
They all eat together. Celerina smiles at them. She learns, with Spud and Trixie, that Jake and Abel cannot come with them home after school but they will be there tomorrow. I was the week-end after all. They all exchange number with Celerina and they talk about their daily life.
Jake on the other side was sad that Rose went out with Brad, but he knew Abel might be right. He has a good intuition about those around him.
Roof of the school: 16h05
Both Jake and Abel were on the roof waiting for Ryu, when he rejoins them, Ryu talk to them.
"I heard and see the commotion in the cafeteria." Says Ryu. Jake and Abel glup. "I must say I'm proud of both of you. You accept someone from her soul and not from her physical appearance. You also became friend with her. Jake…You grand-father say this before and I'll say this to you, Trixie and Spud are great friends. You are lucky to have found them. If only they were Dragonknight." Then whispered Ryu. "As for Celerina, She's just like them, she's completely trustable and I must say…you have great taste Abel. Such pure soul, it's so rare to see human with that kind of soul. The last one I meet was Gandhi. I remember when I was listening to him. He has more wisdom than the oldest and wisdom dragon. He impresses me so much that I…made him reincarnate as a dragon."
"You can do that!" Says Abel.
"Yes. It's a very special spell but he deserves it. He's still at the Dragon Island. One day, I shall present him. He doesn't have his human name anymore but he's still having his human memory. He's now our spiritual guide and believes me; no dragon can see anything wrong with him. He was a human with the soul of a dragon."
"That's so cool." Says Jake.
"Yes. Enough talking and let's fly. We must reach them now."
Jake climbs on Abel and put his armor and mask on. He doesn't want the huntsclan to saw his face. Then, both dragons flew thought the sky.
Queens quarter: 16h40
The 3 lands and Jake get off of Abel's back.
"Now…All we have to do his wait for Shinji." Says Ryu.
"No need for that. I was expecting you." Says Shinji. He came with an escort of solders.
"I see you take this treat seriously." Comment Ryu.
"That thing." Says Shinji as he present the Eyes of Ra. It was a pair of classes but his energy seems…unique. "It's a danger for all of us. It's best to destroy it the sooner we can."
"I don't think so." Says a cruel voice.
They look at the source of the voice. It was the huntsclan and they were 8 of them. the huntsmaster, seven huntsolders and one huntstudent, the huntsgirl.
"What do you want?" Asks Ryu. "No wait I know, you want to be castrated, I forgot it last time."
"No imbecile dragon, I'm here to kill all of you and obtain the Eyes of Ra." Says the huntsmaster.
"To bad but you won't have it back." Says Shinji. Shinji took is long mace out of his back. Shinji escort did the same. "Try me if you want."
Jake took out his halberd and was ready to fight.
"…Have it your way, ATTACK!" Order the huntsmaster.
The battle begins in a violent one. Shinji wasn't the leader of the orcs for nothing; he can fight them without any problem.
Ryu was fighting the huntsmaster. Abel was busy fighting against a huntsolder.
Jake adversary is the huntsgirl.
"A dragonknight. I never saw you before." Says the huntsgirl.
"I thought you were the quiet girl from Abel's description of you." Says Jake.
"I just don't like talking to a mythological being. Well, prepare to die!" She says darkly.
She uses her axe to cut him in two but Jake saw this coming and dodges it to the left. Jake countered with his halberd but the huntsgirl block it with her axe.
The battle continues for a while and none of the two took the upper hand, Jake and the huntsgirl where both agile in their movement. Jake kick at her chest and she took a few steps back.
"Not bad." She says.
"You're also good." Says Jake. Her voice is familiar…but I don't know where I've hear it before. One thing sure for Jake, if her voice was familiar, he shouldn't talk too much.
"Time to finish this." Says the huntsgirl. She then charges at Jake again axe ready to attack.
Jake expects her attack so he blocks it with his hands and hit her with the halberd. He did use the sharp part when he attack her and hit her on her shoulders. She then shouts in pain and her right arms didn't move normally. The huntsgirl knew she was in trouble and decide to stand back from the battle. She knew she couldn't win.
When she watches the battlefield, the orcs and the dragons win the fight. The huntsmaster retreat with his solders and the mythological creatures was victorious.
"Thank goodness it's over." Says Abel. "How were you doing Jake?"
"Good…I was lucky when I hit her on her shoulders. She didn't expect me to block her attack with my hands. And you?"
"He was too good for me. Shinji came to the rescue and we beat his butt. Then I help the others while Shinji and Ryu fight their leader." Explains Abel.
"Sadly, I still miss my chance to castrate him." Says Ryu.
"Will you stop talking about that?" Asks Shinji.
"NEVER!" Shout Ryu.
"I think the Eyes of Ra is secure in our possession right?" Asks Abel.
"Yes, I have it in my hands. They didn't find it where I hide it." Says Shinji.
Jake, Abel and Ryu give him a discusting look.
"…I hide it in my mouth. Where do you think I hid it?" Asks Shinji.
"…" The 3 stay silent.
"Anyway…We'll take it from here." Says Ryu.
Shinji give the Eyes to Ryu.
"Well…Thank you for your help." Says Abel with a smile.
"You're welcome. I'm still not sure if they will try to make another one so be careful." Warns Shinji.
"Let's go!" Says Jake. He climbs on Abel back and the 2 dragons fly on the ski.
They return to Lao Shi's shop and they destroy the Eyes of Ra successfully.
All Jake and Abel have to do is to prepare them for the ball next week.
AC: Here's the end of the episode 7. I hope you like it so far.
I was wondering if you notice a detail about Ryu that bother you. There's one detail about Ryu that's don't correspond to a detail Lao Shi explains about a dragon present in a human city.
Hope you're ready for the next episode: Catastrophe at the bal.