Hey guys here is a brand new chapter for you. Now that Drake has passed his test, things are going to change for him. And Kalias too. How? Well let's find out.
Disclaimer time: I don't own the King except maybe the name for him because he looked like an Ethan, Master Kwan, Lin, Lord Osric, Geoff or Drake. Universal pictures does.
I do own Kalias, Colt and Kelei and their baby girl Laia
I follow Drake passes the crowd of people that see him and want to talk to him. That was so odd that the amulet had an effect on me.
"Kalias? Kalias," Colt calls to me with Laia asleep in his arms, "Hey are you alright?"
"Yeah, I think so. Good news, Drake passed the test and Master Kwan will start training us tomorrow," I say as I take Laia and kiss her head, "Was she good?"
"Yes, I did have to change her, but she was just wet."
"Hey Kalias, Drake look what Lord Osric gave," Geoff says as he shows us a book I remember having in my father's collection, "It's a book about knights and
dragons."
Being curious, I sit down with them as Geoff opens it. Then he turns the page to a painting of a familiar group of stars.
"I've seen these stars through the grate in my room. They always made me feel better somehow," Drake smiles as he looks up.
"Those are the stars of the constellation Draco," I tell him, "And where Bowen gave our Papa his name."
"Didn't he already have a name," Geoff asks me.
"Yes, but speaking it in human was impossible," I explain to him, "And don't ask me to write it either. Spelling it would be just as hard. Most of the time he went by 'Great One'
"And those stars serve another purpose," Master Kwan explains to him, "Many years ago, dragons ruled the earth and then when humans appeared, the dragons saw their potential for good. The dragons bonded together and vowed to watch over man and teach them. The souls of dragons that fulfilled that pledge drifted into the sky and became stars. Their souls are still up there comforting anyone that dares to look."
"Like a dragon heaven," Drakes smiles at the stars.
"Exactly. The last dragon to join them had shared his heart with a prince that was wounded in battle."
"While they shared the heart and the dragon lived, the prince was invincible," Lin explains to Geoff and Drake, "He shared the dragon's strength."
"Really," Geoff asks with interest.
"And his every pain," I point out to him as I look at the unflattering image of Papa and Prince Einon.
"Oh," Geoff groans as he is immediately turned off of the idea.
"A dragon must be very careful of who he or she shares their heart with," Kelei says to Drake, "If the heart of a man or woman is an evil or corrupt one, the dragon can lose their place in heaven."
"That's awful," Drake worriedly asks as he looks at the stars.
"Which is why I want you promise us Drake that you will never ever share your heart unless you know for certain the one you share with has good intention," I plead with him, "Promise me!"
"I promise."
"Hey Drake look," Geoff shows him the next page.
"Why is that dragon chewing on a cow," Drake asks in confusion.
"Looks like dinner to me," Geoff jokes.
"Dinner? Hmm."
"I think I read in Draco's works that dragons your age would be hunting for themselves," Colt says as he strokes Laia's head.
"And you can if you want to Drake," I say as I shift her into the other arm and see King Ethan coming over, "Ethan hello."
"Hello uh Kalias, it's so good to see you," Ethan chuckles and hugs me, "Lord Osric said you were out here with the dragon and I wanted to meet him before going to bed. Hello, it's good to meet you dragon."
"It's a pleasure to meet you too King Ethan," Drake smiles and lets him shake his paw, "Kalias has spoken of you often."
"I'm very happy you came to see us. And if you ever want a flying partner, I would be happy to come with you. My father and mother said it was amazing. Although she was terrified at first. Ah Kalias, you had your baby? She is so cute. The sweetest little baby I've ever seen. What's her name?"
"Her name is Laia, Ethan. And thank you for the compliment."
"I hope to see her often in the palace. I have some old toys of mine she could have. I'll send them tomorrow. Well, good night all and thank you for protecting us uh-"
"Drake sire," Colt says to him.
"Drake! Thank you, Colt, and good night, all," Ethan says as he hugs Drake and then turns to go back inside.
"He was friendly. I like him," Drake says as he watches him go.
"I told you he would love you. And he seems to be ok tonight."
"I guess he was having a good day," Colt shrugs, "Well I say we have some dinner and then go home."
"Good idea," Geoff says and heads inside.
"I'll be right back," Colt says to me and goes to follow him.
After a quick dinner, we make our way back to the monastery. Master Kwan, Kelei, and Lin push their wagon back by the stables and head for our home. Geoff is staying at the castle, and we head for Drake's room.
"Hey uh Kalias? Can I sleep out here tonight," Drake asks me.
"Sure. Is there any special reason?"
"Well I just want to see the stars more before I sleep."
"Ok," I smile and kiss his cheek, "Good night."
"Good night," Drake says and lays in the middle of the courtyard and looks up.
A yawn escapes my lips as we go down the stairs to his room. I set Laia down to change her nappy and put her night gown on her. She fusses a bit as I set her in her pram. I hum a song to her and watch her settle down to go to sleep and then kiss her cheek. Colt yawns as he changes his clothes and gets into bed. I lay down with him to cuddle.
Laia wakes us up a couple hours later. But we fall back into our baby Drake routine, and it is easier with her than a baby dragon. At least her nails for now aren't razor sharp. As dawn breaks, I wake up first and see Colt sleeping with Laia on his chest. I stretch my arms and go to use the privies. On my way there, I see that Drake is gone.
"Hmm maybe he decided to try hunting for his breakfast. Oh well."
As I head back to Drake's room, I can hear Laia fussing again. Colt wakes up and groans as he heads for the changing table with her.
"Good morning my love," I greet him and see he's still asleep , "Honey maybe I should change her this time. You did it last time."
"Ok. Ohh," He groans as he goes to wash his face and hands, "So what are you going to do today?"
"Master Kwan is going to train me to use my powers and he's going to train Drake. Are you busy today? If not, could you watch over our daughter while I train."
"Ravage junior did say he would take over my training duties for a few days when I told him I'm a father. He said that this is the most important time to spend with her, " He says and shivers when the cold water hits his face.
"I could have warmed that up for you if you asked. I did it to my bath water yesterday," I chuckle as I dip the wash rag in the bowl of luke warm water to clean Laia's little bum and privates. Then I blow on her belly to get her to giggle before putting a fresh nappy on her and open my night gown to feed her, " Hear that sweetie? Dada gets to have cuddle and play time with you as Mama is training."
She coos as she nurses from me. Colt gets our clothes out of the trunk including the new red tunic I got last night. He heads upstairs to the privies and then comes back a few minutes later in a rush.
"Where's Drake?"
"I don't know. He was gone when I went upstairs. I think maybe he went off hunting for himself like that dragon he saw in the book. Do you think maybe we've spoiled him?"
"Maybe a little, but we just did what we had to do to keep him safe. And we always intended on teaching him this stuff. We just need to move our plans up a bit."
"Yeah, I know," I say as I pat Laia's butt while she nurses. She lets go to burp a moment and goes back to nursing from me, "Hey someone's really hungry this morning. But you take your time little one. I think that's a good sign. She's a bit bigger don't you think?"
"Uh maybe. I kind of can't tell yet."
"Well…maybe it is too soon to tell. She's not even a week old yet," I say as I hear her burp again but loudly, " Goodness you had a lot of gas in your tummy didn't you? Oh, such a good girl. Now let's get you dressed for the day."
After I get her dressed in a simple linen dress and give her to Colt to put in her carrier, I gather my bow and quaver of arrows. Then I get dressed while he puts her on his back. After I put my tunic on, the three of us head upstairs for a bit to eat before going to see Master Kwan.
"Good morning Kalias, "Geoff greets me at the table, "Lin said to meet her and Kelei and Master Kwan after breakfast in the field by the wheat mill. She said she was gonna teach me that fighting style she knows."
"Fighting style," Colt arches his eyebrow with part of an apple in his mouth.
"Yeah, you should have seen her the other day. She took on 10 soldiers with swords with just her bare hands. And before she did, Master said to go easy on them," Geoff explains a bit too eager as he eats some bread and cheese.
"So, you fancy her or her fighting," Colt teases him as he pours himself a cup of milk.
"What?! Uh her skills as a warrior of course, "Geoff blushes and pushes his eggs around, "Why?"
"I don't know. Maybe because she's pretty and she hugged you last night. And you were flirting with her by her wagon when she moved in here," I laugh and ruffle his hair to tease him too.
" Stop," Geoff complains and tries to fix his hair back.
"Ok ok we won't embarrass you in front of your girlfriend."
"She's not my girlfriend. Well, I mean not yet but I. You think she would be interested in me?"
"Sure. Just be yourself Geoff," Colt says and pats his back, "That's what worked for me."
"And at least he won't have to be scared of her guardian like you were," I nudge him.
"It was Bowen and your father was a dragon! Cut me some slack."
"Ah fair point. Well, I'm full. Let's head out."
