A Dragon's Bond (9 page)

A few minutes later the classroom door flew open as Myrdinn stormed into the room. Lugos followed quickly behind him. Myrdinn pushed his way through the bonders and the professor alike. He looked down over Davin at the new dragon that was quite contently sitting on his desk. Myrdinn reached for the hatchling and gently lifted it into his hands. He put his face right up close to it and looked it over for a moment. He gently placed the dragon back in Davin's care. Lugos' eyes were locked on the opal dragon. He shook his head as in disbelief.

Myrdinn stood up straight and looked around the class at the other dragons in the room. "Derrick, Chloe and Davin. Please follow me to my study." He paused for a brief moment catching a glimpse of Davin's eyes.

Myrdinn turned and walked out of the room. The three he had called began to grab for their boxes and stand. Professor Wilson spoke up. "Leave the boxes. You will no longer need them." They did as instructed and simply carried their dragons from the room. Lugos was the last to exit, closing the door behind him.

The three followed Myrdinn down the halls, with Lugos bringing up the rear of the group. As they walked they were examined by the other bonders roaming throughout the keep. Their were oohs and awes, especially at the sight of the opal dragon.

In a short while they found themselves entering though a grand doorway. It was large and the hand carvings in the framework of the door were amazing. The door frame was a very detailed dragon, gracefully encasing the doorway. There were emeralds set into the carving for its eyes. Myrdinn pushed the door open and they went inside. The interior of the room was just as grand as it's entrance. There were large pillars running from the floor to the rather high ceilings. Off in the corner slept a large brown. Levitás was peacefully asleep in the corner. His eyes slowly opened as he began to stir from his sleep. The floors were covered with solid marble tiles that were polished to a mirror like finish.

Myrdinn motioned everyone to gather around at a large rectangular table. They all sat down and placed their dragons on the table in front of them. He and Lugos slowly scanned the table. Myrdinn placed a hand on his chin. "It seems this year we have three special dragons in our midst. It is not often that we see the black or gold dragons. I am still not sure what to make of Davin's dragon yet." He turned his attention to a large library of books behind him. "Something of legend may have been revealed here today. I know I have read of it somewhere." He turned back to the three bonders. "Chloe and Derrick, you have both received very rare dragons. The last black we saw was when Aiden's was born. And Chloe you have received a beautiful gold. I congratulate you both. Take care of your new companions and be on your way for now. He looked over to Davin. "Ah, and our very special bonder has shown us something else of interest indeed. An opalescent dragon and bonder, both with bright blue eyes."

Davin looked up to Myrdinn. "Is there something wrong with my dragon? Is there something wrong with me?"

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Something wrong no. But clearly there is something very different. I knew from the start you were different Davin. Born in Bond, but never knew why. Once again it is clear there is something special about you and your dragon."

Lugos sat in pure silence and only stared at Davin and his dragon. He was only drawn from his stare when Myrdinn called to him from across the table. "Lugos. Would you mind escorting Chloe and Derrick back to their chambers? I would like to have some time alone with Davin."

Lugos stood and gave him a slight nod. "Absolutely sir." He motioned for Chloe and Derrick to follow as he walked back out the massive door from which they entered. Chloe looked back over her shoulder towards Davin. He did not seem excited or upset, but more curious than anything. While all of the other bonders were filled with excitement he only exhibited an inquisitive reaction to his dragon. She turned back and followed Lugos with Derrick.

As the door shut, Myrdinn turned his attention back to Davin. He placed his hand on the boys chin and turned his head, pulling Davin's eyes to his own. "Where did I see this before?" He said as he looked into Davin's bright blue eyes.

He turned about quickly letting go of Davin. He walked over towards the cases of books that lined a half circle wall and reached up to the ceiling. Their were three levels and a spiral staircase ran up the center of them. Myrdinn began climbing the stairs up to the top level. Davin watched as he walked about the books, running his fingertips across the spines as he read their names softly to himself. He continued for several minutes, scanning up and down the shelves. He finally stopped and pulled a large leather bound book from the shelf. He walked down the stairs slowly paging through the book as he walked. He stopped for a moment as he read something that had caught his attention. He quickly walked over to Davin and handed him the book. His expression was like that of a stone statue. No movement and serious. Then he spoke.

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Davin. I must go as I have some sudden business to attend. You should take this book and read it." That was all he said as he ushered Davin out of his chamber. Davin stood confused as the door closed behind him. He had his dragon in one arm and the large leather bound book under the other. He walked back to his room and didn't stop till he got there.

Davin placed the small dragon down on the floor and walked over to the table and placed the book down. He went over to the cupboards and opened them up. He grabbed a large container from the bottom shelf and set it on the table. Grabbing a small metal dish from the same cupboard and setting it next to the container. He took the lid off and scooped some of the contents into the dish. It was a mix of different dried plants the dragons fed from. He set the dish on the floor and the dragon instinctively ran over and began to eat. Davin stood and looked at the cover of the book. He leaned over and began to examine it closely.

The front door flew open and Chloe barged in. Behind her was Derrick the wood elf. Chloe briskly walked over to where Davin was and saw the book on the table. Her mouth dropped and looked back at Davin. "Where did you get that? It's the same...."She paused and turned to look at Derrick and then back to Davin. "It's the same book from that night."

Davin hadn't realized it and finally made the connection. He opened the book and again just as he had that night, began flipping through the pages. He paid more attention to what the notes scribbled on the side read. They had not been notes scribbled, but instead were a translation of the book.

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Something in this book made Myrdinn suddenly have to rush off. There has to be something in here about what has happened."

Derrick stepped forward. "Your dragon is quite astonishing Davin. I am sure my father would love to hear about this. Maybe even meet you two."

Chloe cut in. "Derrick's father is a researcher of sorts. He has devoted his life to the history of dragons. He said he may be able to help us figure out what this all means."

Davin nodded as he leaned down to pick up his dragon. He picked it up and placed it on the table. Chloe and Derrick both had their dragons with them as well. Chloe had her gold hatchling clutched in her arms and Derrick's black dragon sat perched on his shoulder.

Chloe reached over to Davin's dragon and stroked it's side with the back of her hand. It turned and rubbed the side of it's head against her hand. The dragons were no larger than a small sized cat.

"Have you given it a name?" She glanced over to Davin. Who had a blank look on his face.

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I haven't yet. What about you?" He replied.

"
I am calling him Tesla." Chloe said as she began to smile. "So Davin. Since Myrdinn rushed off to attend some sort of business, why don't we see if that book you have can tell us anything."

Class would not be starting up again for four weeks. They had been given time to get acquainted with their dragons and also to allow them time to grow some, before training would begin. They had been instructed on how to care for them and would be left to their own, unless assistance was requested.

Davin, Chloe and Derrick had spent the next few days meeting at Davin's and taking turns looking through the book and taking notes. Derrick had been quickly accepted as their friend, along with his black dragon Calypso.

Davin also had picked out a name for his dragon. He had been watching it the night before and the light was reflecting off of it's scales and on to the ceiling. It made a beautiful ring of color. It displayed all of the colors hidden within it's scales. It looked like a halo on the ceiling. That is when he chose to name it Halo.

There had been much to read and Chloe finally blurted something out from within the pages. "Blue eyes of the Ancient one." There was a partially translated passage that read only those words. The part that bothered Davin was the next page. It was missing. Chloe and Davin looked at each other in disbelief. Chloe reached into her pocket and pulled out a folded up piece of paper.

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Is that what I think it is?" Davin asked.

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It is." She slowly unfolded the paper and laid it out, lining up the tear marks on the side of the page. It was the page that had been ripped out years ago. She flattened the page out in the book and began reading.

It was a ritual of sorts. It read that blood of a specific dragon was required. It only referred to it as the "Ancient One". It was not clear but it appeared that this ritual was somehow supposed to combine man with dragon. The three of them decided to try an find out more about the dragon referred to as the Ancient One. It had to have some link with Davin and Halo.

CHAPTER NINE

ASTONISHING DEVELOPMENTS

Two months had gone by. Myrdinn had come back and hadn't said a word to Davin or the others. He simply locked himself in his chambers and didn't come out. They didn't see him arrive, but did witness his things being unloaded from his coach. Several large trunks had been taken off of the coach and carried to Myrdinn's quarters.

The young hatchlings had grown substantially. They were all now easily the size of a full grown large dog. Of Halo, Tesla and Calypso, Halo had clearly grown larger than the other two. She was different than the other dragons. She stood more on her hind legs than most and her body structure supported it. She had a slightly more humanoid posture. She had long muscular front arms which provided additional balance for her. Unlike the other dragons though, she had not begun displaying her ability. Calypso was the first to begin showing his skills. He could change the color of his scales and blend in to his surroundings. He also blew a pretty hot flame. Chloe's Tesla was slower to come along, but he too was soon shooting blasts of energy. Chloe had gotten to the point where she could create a ball of energy and was able to hurl it through the air like an explosive, projectile ball of electric energy. Halo however did not exhibit anything special as of yet, which also meant Davin hadn't received an ability.

It wasn't until one day that Chloe and Derrick joined Davin in Halo's stable. He said that she had been acting strange and wasn't eating much. They all stood around Halo, who other than seeming quite restless looked OK.

Suddenly before the three of them, something strange began to happen. Halo started into a series of fits and became irritated. Her scales began to change colors. She went from shades of blue and greens and she even went completely black for a moment. She started to cough violently and you could see ice forming at her mouth as the cold breath of a blue let out. Her stable was completely covered in a thin layer of frost. Again she started coughing and this time smoke began to bellow from her nostrils and finally released a heavy flame against the ceiling. Davin, Chloe and Derrick stood soaked entirely head to toe from the frost that had melted onto them. Then, Halo sneezed. The room was filled with shocks of electrical current. Davin, Chloe and Derrick stood, stunned from shock. They all stared at each other, looking up and down one another. They were wet, singed and their hair stood on end from the static charge that was created.

"
What the heck was that?" Davin gasped.

"
I believe Halo just went through all of the other dragons abilities." Chloe said as she looked at Halo in astonishment.

Derrick chimed in. "Yeah it's like she had a bowl of mixed dragon soup and threw up all over us."

"
We need to tell Myrdinn." Chloe said. "Surely he'll want to hear this."

Davin, Chloe and Derrick stormed out the door, Davin only stopping long enough to lock up. They rushed down the halls towards Myrdinn's chamber. Once at the large door, they all began beating on it frantically. A couple of the other bonders stopped to see what the fuss was all about. Turning their attention away once the large door opened. Myrdinn peaked out the door with a scowl. He was clearly upset that somebody was rudely interrupting his studies. Myrdinn had been locked up in his chambers since he had returned. Nobody saw him out at all.

"
What is it!" He said sternly. "What has happened?"

The three spoke simultaneously, rambling on in different directions.

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One at a time. Please"

"
Go ahead." Chloe said softly nudging Davin.

"
You see Myrdinn, Halo has done something strange."

"Who?" Myrdinn interrupted.

Davin apologized and continued. "My dragon Halo. She has done something strange."