Chapter 5 Vrael's POV
The celebration lasted long into the night before everyone went to get some rest. Now today would be the second round of dueling then more celebrating and some slight studying before the finals. Vrael was squaring off against Felix in the semifinals today. He knew Felix was a dangerous opponent but Vrael wanted to beat him to face Wolfia in the finals. As he rose from his bed he pulled on a crimson tunic and red trousers before he belted on Edoc'sil and pulled himself into Terroriths saddle. Italicized in uploaded story. "Terrorith would you like to fly after my sparring match today?" Vrael asked
"Certainly fierce one." Terrorith responded
"Terrorith why do you call me that? Vrael questioned.
"Because you are hot headed and passionate." He responded his voice full of humor. Then with a roar the golden dragon leaped into the air with his young rider upon his back. They flew over the trees until they arrived at the training fields. When they arrived and Vrael dismounted and Felix was already there. Vrael steeled his nerves and drew Edoc'sil from it's sheath and cast the spells to guard it edge. Felix's ice blue sword was moving in small circles. The two turned towards their master and the king and queen of the elves bowing deeply before facing each other again. Vrael started the duel this time. He sprinted across the clearing and slashed at Felix's left shoulder. Felix bent his body avoiding the blow and launched his own counter attack towards Vrael's exposed side. Vrael rolled away from the blow jumping back to his feet quickly. The two faced each other wearily waiting for the other to act. This time Felix started the sequence. He thrusted towards Vrael's right shoulder before slashing towards his left knee and spinning brought his blade in a crushing two handed overhead blow. Vrael turned his body away from the thrust then flicked his sword across his body deflecting Felix's blow up into the air before he gripped Edoc'sil two handed and held Felix's blade over his head. Their swords where lowered to head level where the shoved against each other trying to gain dominance. Finally Vrael smiled before he shoved mightily against Felix and disengaged their blades and then launched a series of attacks aim at every part of his opponents body then to finish it as Felix thrusted he blocked the blow and twisted his blade around the pale blue sword before with a well timed twist he threw the blade from Felix's grip and leveled Edoc'sil with his throat. Clapping ensued as Vrael shook hands with Felix and retrieved Felix's sword for him. The celebration would close later that day but the Riders themselves were to leave after the final duel was finished. But the final duel never happened. The Riders were called away at the conclusion of the semi finals because of a threat to New Doru Araeba.
Time break 2 hours later
Willis POV
Willis sat astride Aiedal the partner of his heart and mind flying across the distant plains and rivers. He was wearing a brown tunic with a neon green jacket over it and black trousers. He looked around the area checking for danger. He saw Vrael and Terrorith performing arial tricks and Luna and Circe flying nearby with Luna laughing at the pairs antics. Rosaline was sleeping peacefully on Jinx's back and wolfia was also surveying the area upon her black dragon Servitium. Felix was a little ways away closed of to the world enjoying the flight when in his mind he heard his masters voice say "Here is where we will land. Flashing a picture of a rocky incline a short distance away. When we land myself and kongur(king) will depart to travel farther ahead. This is another part of you training. You will meet me here and then I'll lead you into New Doru Araeba. Flashes image of a small fishing village." Willis felt Aiedal start to descend as his master finished speaking. Once on the ground he dismounted from his giant friend before walking to the small camp the others had set up. The camp consisted of a fire and some stumps the others had crafted into chairs. Vrael sat near the fire playing his flute softly while Luna sung a elven song that Willis couldn't place while Rosaline was curled up next to Jinx watching the fire. Felix was alseep next to Shruikan and wolfia well wolfia was looking at the blades of her swords. Willis laughed as Vrael's stump was suddenly flipped by a large golden tail that "accidentally" flicked by. He was surprised about how much he felt at home with them. This was his family now. Rosaline was the woman he loved. Vrael his stubborn brother. Luna the caring sister. Felix the mischievous cousin and Wolfia who was like a distant cousin who was hurt by her past it seemed. The dragons each added to the fact.
"We fit in here, little one." Said Aiedal in his mind. A smile was firmly planted on his face as he replied "aye my friend we do."