The Story of a Dragon Part 3/Black Dragon Cave
This is part 3 of 4 part series of The Story of a Dragon/Black Dragon Cave
Ellie whimpers and walks to one side the retraces her steps then walks another direction and looks back at you D'auin'Zhar shakes his head looking down Ellie presses her lips together deciding what to do and sighs as she looks at her wings and then looks down at the ledges she tilts back and leaps to the first ledge barely hitting it and breathes a sigh of relief looking to the next one D'auin'Zhar claws his way through the piles of gold searching for one of his favorite toys. He looks back at the entrance wondering where you went before returning back to the digging. Ellie whispers a few words and closes her eyes spreading her wings and leaps to the next one having to scratch her way onto the ledge and she looks up at the cave whimpering D'auin'Zhar raise an eye as he found his favorite dagger. The sheath is inlaid with gold and ruby gems. He smiles as he draws the dagger examining the old but still sharpened blade. He twirls it around in a strange but yet dangerous manner pondering on what to do next. Ellie looks down and sighs deeply at the far ground below she decides to practice flying and spreads her wings taking to the sky and closes her eyes the rush of air filling her nostrils D'auin'Zhar stops twirling the dagger before scratching his patched up broken leg. He growls out "stupid thing....itches like hell...." Ellie breathes in as the chilling air hits her and she opens her eyes wondering what could have made her so cold as she looks to her right she sees the black dragon again and she stops in mid flight falling a little but regains her balance flapping her wings once in a while and notices he doesnt see her she retreats to a tree to watch him quietly D'auin'Zhar continues to scratch at the wound before stopping for a moment. He tilts his head slightly to one side returning the dagger back to its sheath. He stands up limping over to the cave entrance scanning the area with his keen draconic eyes. Ellie watches him fly back and forth her eyes concentrated on him not leaving her gaze she whimpers wondering what hes going to do D'auin'Zhar squints his eyes looking slightly further noticing something is not right. He leans a little more over the edge to get a better position to find the source. : Ellie watches him and gasps as he lands on a tree in front of her and he lets out a bone chiling screach and she falls back holding her ears she closes her eyes tight and waits for the screach to end D'auin'Zhar looks around searching for the screech. He whinces slightly looking towards the forrest. He growls lightly returning back to his cave searching a small black box hidden behind biggest gold pile. before returning back to the entrance with the box in his paws. Ellie He stops screeching and she sucks in a breath opening her eyes and looks at her hands blood covering it she whimpers and cries out loudly but soon realizes this was horrible to do as she looks she doesnt see him and she gives a breath of relief standing but it soon gets knocked down by a force behind her and notices it was him she whimpers as he stands above her she closes her eyes and she whines as he breathes on her D'auin'Zhar opens up the black box taking out a small vial containing a purpleish black liquid. He sighs as he said quietly to himself "I promised that i wouldnt do this...but that screech can only mean one thing....Death...." He uncorks the vial closes his eyes and quickly drains. He growls out as he transforms into his dragon form waiting for the liquid to take effect. Ellie feels him near her and she doesnt know what will become of her and she feels a paw grab her she opens her eyes quickly and stands in defense mode she doesnt growl or show threat but watches him her eyes filled with fear he steps closer and she freezes up not able to move D'auin'Zhar stands there growling deeply as his eyes begin to change colors. His scale begin to darken looking down to track his 'prey'. He flexes his claws as they begin to glow red. He let out a tremedous roar that shook the mountain and the area. He took to the skies, climbing up to the sun blocking it with his body and his wings. Ellie whimpers as the ground shakes but gets knocked down again feeling her snout being tied she gives in and lays limply not wanting to fight she whines loudly as he picks her up quickly but everything goes dark she feels his claws grip into her he takes flight and feels him gain speed flying between the trees staying low D'auin'Zhar growls lightly to himself grinning toothfully "Flying low? you wont escape my eyes no one can escape them" He keeps under the clouds as the magic of the potion flows through his veins making him emit a light red aura that draws in the sky. He follows at a safe distances keeping his eye on his 'prey'. Ellie He grins looking down at her and she knows something is wrong, he soon flies up higher gaining altitude he looks around and flies faster and faster. The air rushes past her and she closes her eyes once again D'auin'Zhar continues to follow waiting for the right moment. He notice that he gained altitude and flies faster. He throw his wings back picking up speed keeping the distances. Ellie shakes her head the rope biting her skin that was tied so tightly to her snout but cant pry it she shakes her head harder and he tightens his grip pulling her close to fly harder he flies higher and higher flapping his wings momentarily before hitting the clouds she whimpers and looks at the fluffy cushiony pillow like clouds D'auin'Zhar ponders for a moment "Apparently he knows i am following him...well....its time to outwit the prey...." He dives down before pulling back up going further above the clouds. The cloud themself breaks apart as he enters through them. He grins toothfully letting out a laughter that would chill the bones to anyone that would listen to it. Ellie whimpers as she hopes what she just heard was you and blinks twice as she sees a mountain nearing he doesnt slow but flies only faster towards a hugs entrance she spots other dragons and wonders what is happening D'auin'Zhar gets closer to the mountain. He looks around noticed a huge entrance lands near the ledge looking around inside. He quietly said to himself "What do we have here?" Ellie closes her eyes tight and feels him land a loud boom fills the air and she opens her eyes once again noticing black dragons with red markings and armor she whines loudly as she watches them examine her and exchange whispers she cant make out she shakes her head once again the knot biting into her scales she rolls to one side noticing the entrance blocked off with a rock she rolls back and hears them laugh her eyes fill again with fright as some walk away but ones with armor stay by her D'auin'Zhar looks up noticing the entrance begin to close he quickly turns into his lesser form darts through barely making it. He quietly yelps as the tip of his tail gets caught. He wipes his forehead saying to himself "I am not going to do that again...." Ellie tries to stand but gets forced back down, the dragons with armor pick her up and carry her winding between passages she notices more dragons with different red marking some white with black and red markings and more armed, she finally enters a huge room filled with gold and two dragons perched upon ledges from the dome shaped room she gets dropped before them and whines as the peer at her small shape D'auin'Zhar nurses his tail quickly before returning back to the caverns. He forms his mouth to let out a silent whistle saying to himself "And i thought i was one of the few that remained...." He moved down the corrider stopping for a moment duck behind a stalagmite watching a black dragon pass by. He wipes his forehead as he heads down the corrider. He lower his snout to the ground sniffing "Your here....i know you are.....and you took something that is not yours...." His eyes gleam deep red as he follows the trail leading to what would seem the main chamber. He hides out of view watching for any thing out of the ordinary. Ellie whimpers as they whisper and then the two dragons smile down at her saying "You young one will make a great addition to our..." the she dragon stops for a moment smiling toothfully "..organization.." she says carefully and whimpers wondering what will happen as the other draon continues for her "And if you do not decide to abide our rules and listen...we will just have to elimate you. But...you seem like a good one.." they both smile again down at her and she feels her wings being pulled she closes her eyes tight pain shooting from them she whimpers but soon gets carried down twisting halls again going right and left not able to tell and whimpers as they enter a bigger room than the chamber before and she notices other younglings being forced down she whimpers pressing back D'auin'Zhar turns around tilt his head "Organization? but...." He leans out for a moment not noticing one of the black dragons behind him. The dragon stops surprised before swatting him knocking him up against the wall knocking him out cold. Ellie shoves back refusing to go but gets pulled forward by her wings she raises her head wishing to cry out but the rope is to tight she breathes heavily through her nostrils as a black dragon with markings comes to her side and begins to stain her scales red and black, the marking twist and turn going from wings to back then to her tail she whines loudly as the stain sets in, it burns finally marking are put on her snout and around her eyes making her look sharper she gets pulled again and pushed down feeling a horrible piercing and then burning sensation on her right wing D'auin'Zhar is bound by wrong by skillfully claws. He slowly regain conscienous looking around. He tries to move but failed to the tight binding. He closes his eyes as the potion slowly wears forcing him to change back to his dragon form breaking the bindings.. The other dragons that were watching become surprised. They growled out as they hold him down retying him. One of the dragons smiles as he said "Well...well...well...looks like we found ourself a dragon from the outside?" The dragon tilts his head slightly to one side "Perhaps you came here because the outside world rejected you" He laughs turning around going the other direction as a few armored dragons stand and watched over him. Ellie breathes out heavier from her nostrils and her wings get bound together and she gets pushed next to another youngling taller than her, she notices different marking than hers and whines loudly but only can walk forward in a line about four in front of her and two behind her, she looks around desperatley and goes to a begger chamber than all three. Her eyes widen at the magnifence and notices there are holes in the top of the towering ceiling the dome sloping out she notices armored dragons watching her every move and looks down at the ground breathing only heavier D'auin'Zhar sighs through the bindings around his snout. He looks around trying to make out the chamber but his attention is quickly turns to the entrance as a gold scaled dragon entered. The dragon smiles "Well....the others were correct about this one and i welcome you to our organization, You are here because the outside world rejected you and we accept you with open wings and paws, but...you must follow our rules and listen to those who are higher than you. So...what say you dragon?" He looks down pondering for a moment "Organization? But...how?? How is it possible? All the dragons i know were...." the dragon interrupts "Died? disappeared? Yes...they have...but we joined together to survive and we are offering you the same..." The dragon smiles toothfully staring into his eyes. "Your anwser and your cooperation will benefit us very well...we can use a dragon with your experience..." He looks down pondering a moment on the proposition. Ellie gets struck down by a huge paw and looks up seeing a huge armored dragon, he tilts his head and looks down at her with one eye saying loudly "This youngling here? Be a warrior? Shes far to small!" he laughs as others join in to look at her, feeling humilaty she goes limp not wanting to fight but jerks her head up when the words 'warrior' set in. She looks up at the dragon as he nears her face he whispers "I will train you." she growls in between the bindings trying to snap her jaw at him she rises quickly turning around but gets slapped down on her back and pressed to the floor she growls loudly again everyones attention set on her and the other black dragon he growl in return before grabbing her and pulling her up by her wing bindings D'auin'Zhar sighs lightly knowing the anwser if he chooses no. He looks back up at the golden dragon saying "Yes....i will cooperate....and yes....i will follow your rules and listen to those higher than me...but....i have one thing to ask..." The golden dragon smiles tilting her head "Oh? what is that you ask?" He resplies "I...am looking for a young dragon....she....is very important to me...and...." The she dragon smiles "I understand....and we will work something out.....but for now...its time for you to 'fit' in with the others." She turns around leaving as the others prepare to change his scales adding marking around his eyes on his snout and on his wings giving him the same look as the older dragons have. They look at him before unbinding him as one of them said "Do as you are told and everything will go along just fine...now follow us and we will take you to see if your able to fight and defend" He gets shoved once but quickly learns to follow orders and follows them down the hallway leading to one of the chambers. Ellie gets carried down corridors and enters an outside chamber surrounded by rocks and gets dropped he smiles as he examines her closely "Now....you are much smaller than the rest..a hatchling I spose'? Anyway...I feel you have good potential." feels the bindings on her wings cut and she expands them and he says smiling "You have different dy....I wonder..." walks around her and slaps her down with his tail she gives an oof and growls taking one of her claws and cuts the rope around her snout he stops smiling and turns to her "No no...naughty little one are we?" hits her again and she rises growling furiously "Im tired of being knocked down!" she yells at him he smiles "Well then try to knock ME down." he chuckles and her anger builds she notices a peircing on her right wing and gasps but returns her attention to him she roars loudly running at him D'auin'Zhar follows into a large chamber. He looks around carefully scanning quickly eyeing the guards then back to the the center of the chamber to see a dragon with scars on his snout neck and over one of his eyes. The dragon smirks as he said "Look new meat.....perhaps this one will be much more of a challanage than the last one?" The other dragons around laugh as he looks back at the dragon. He quickly looks him over before saying "I see you have seen better days?" One of the dragons smacked him with his tail right in the snout "Quiet you!" The battle scared dragon shakes his head "Enough! let this one speak he is different from the others.....let him come forthe.....i like to see him better" He moves closer as the dragon turn his head eyeing him up and down "So....how did you become to bear the marks the of the warrior without even going through the right of passage? Surely this is a mistake?" He shakes his head "No...i have to see for myself that you are worthy, I challange you 'warrior' i want to see that you are worthy to bear those marks!" He lower his head lightly down to the ground as he ask "What are the rules?" The battle scared dragon replied with a snarl "There are no rules just straight out fighting" As he heard this he smiles looking up "I accept your challange" Ellie lunges at him and he laughs and moves to the side she drags in the sand beneath her and gets up shaking off he smiles "Nice move. But you must be quicker." she smiles as she wips her tail around knocking him down and stands in defense mode she growls loudly and he smiles rising "Now....we will take you to the arena..to well...battle your first REAL dragon." she growls but doesnt hesitate to follow eyes locked on her again she enters a large arena and spots you her eyes widen but she sees you are about to challenge and looks around frantically breathing heavily again the bigger dragon looks down with concern "Nervous?" she shakes her head not able to speak and stands her wings tucked in and watches you fretting for the worst The battle scar dragon smiles letting out a low chuckle "Very well then 'warrior' You seal your faith!" The dragon lunged as he quickly moves out of the way. He creates a small engery pocket as he slowly builds up magic. The dragon turns toward him whipping his tail around knocking him right in the jaw. He gets knocked across the arena standing up quickly. He creates another energy pocket before moving around. He smacks the dragon right in the side making him roar as the air leaves his lungs. The dragon gasp as he turns around. He walks over to another corner creating a anotherl engery pocket. The dragon charges at him as he tries to get out of the but instead gets knocked in the side as the dragon said "I am returning the favor!" He bites the dragon on the neck holding him there as he creates the final energy pocket. He bites down drawing blood before the dragon claws neck forcing him to let him go. He stares at him smiling "Give up yet?" The dragon growls "Never!" They lock horns growling out ferociously Ellie watches this happen and steps back hoping you dont get hurt but doesnt interefer and watches you two fight she closes her eyes and asks lowly "Is it a fight to the death..?" the other dragon smiles and looks down at her "Yes." she roars loudly hoping to distract him but gets pushed back by the black dragon he glares down at her and she quiets down and whines loudly D'auin'Zhar growls as he overpowers the other dragon. The potion that was spend while ago seem to re-engerized. He close his eyes for a moment before opening them. They turn red as he stares into the other dragons eyes. "You should given up!" He whips his tail around smacking the dragon in the jaw knocking into a daze. He stands up on his hind legs concentrating the final blow. He raise his paws rubing them together before breaking them apart as the magic pockets begins to hum. A fireball creates in his paws as he said "This is where you die!" He launch the fireball right at the dragon as the magic emits errupting filling the arena floor with fire. The other dragon whines out in pain as the arena fills with smoke. as the fires died down, the smoke slowly clears. Ellie whimpers and looks to the ground wondering who she must challenge and wonders if this is where she will last stand she looks at you amazed and sighs again shaking her head he looks down at her "What an amazing dragon....skill that one has." she smiles feebly "Indeed..." she watches the smoke clear slowly and sighs muttering words under her breath the black dragon presses her forward into the ring and she looks down unfolding her wings D'auin'Zhar tilts his head slightly to one side. He breaths out heavily turning his head to the side. He quickly turn an eye catching a Golden dragon before turning his attention towards you. He draws a draconic symbol in the sand before saying "Surely this is considered unfair? Fighting a youngling? No....That doesnt seem to be a good choice...of a challange...." Ellie tilts her head wondering if you even recognize her she steps forward not saying a word knowing if you are to win it is best for you to not know it is her she lowers her head and pats her paw on the ground her wings slowly flap not lifting her from the ground but clear the smoldering ashes from the ground she stands and sighs looking back up her blue eyes turn a dark grey D'auin'Zhar looks around once more before noticing the golden dragon nodding at him as she knows something. He turn his attention back at you "Well....what are we going to young one? Do you wish to challange me? or do you prefer someone else?" The other dragons gasped and murmured. One said outloud "What are you suggessting warrior?" He replied "I know someone that wants to challange and i know him well..." He turn his attention to the black dragon that carried Ellie. The dragon made contact with his eyes before turning his attention back to you. Ellie looks at you straight in the eyes "Are you up for my challenge?" gets in defense mode she whimpers lowly before sighing as she looks around she watches the other dragons look at her she looks back at you eyeing you hoping you notice her not wanting to back down but not wanting to challenge you she snorts loudly her eyes filled with fear D'auin'Zhar stands there not moving into position. He stares you into your eyes piercing your mind "Do you want to challange me? After all...." He runs one of his claws in the sand ash mixture "Its not always about winning" Ellie stares unwillingly back she grips her claws into the ground and breaths heavily snorting she says loudly "Do you still not recognize me?" she looks at the crowd and stares them down seeing the golden dragon she looks back to you narrowing her gaze D'auin'Zhar smiles slightly as he draws another draconic symbol. The golden dragon see the symbol and nods slightly not letting any other notice. "Of course i do young one.....and i will ask you again" He returns his gaze "Do you want to challange me?" Ellie snorts and is suprised that you did not say anything before anger fills her she growls loudly not caring anymore she knows you are family but realizes that this is a new place she stares you down and nods "I take your challenge." she hopes that you know how painful this is for her she gets back in defense mode tucking her wings in D'auin'Zhar straightens up moving towards the center and draws a line in the sand. He moves back as he said "The line is drawn......will you be the one to cross it?" He shakes his head lower it to the ground as he said a short draconic prayer before building magic up around him. Ellie sighs and lowers her gaze noticing you no longer care for her she raises her head not being able to compare to your height she just stands staring at the ground and breathes slowly not yet excepting her fate but knows it will come she closes her eyes tightly her claws no longer gripped into the ground she mumbles a few words D'auin'Zhar spoke within your mind "Giving up that easily? You dont know what is going to happen until you try to understand....look at the golden dragon.....she knows....i am going to make it look like a mistake i just need you to play along?" Ellie sighs and shakes her head as she replies "Fine..." she raises her head and digs her claws into the ground tilting back before lunging at you she goes for your wing and latches on biting down she closes her eyes D'auin'Zhar growls out as he continues to build up magic around him. The force around the magic slowly increase as he swats you with his tail. Ellie gets hit against the wall making her weak and she slowly rises shaking ash from her she grins and begins to run at you not slowing down or showing any sign of weakness D'auin'Zhar smiles as he lowers his head to the ground holding magic in his paws creating a back blow blast. Ellie gets hit back and stands once again her legs shaking and she looks up at you her eyes narrowed she gives out a terrifying growl and she wont let down knowing to give it all she grins slightly spreading her wings she flies up and nose dives at you D'auin'Zhar smirks as he rolls on his back and wriggles around creating a huge dust cloud from the dust and sand. He quickly flips over looking at you through the cloud. Ellie trusts her instincts and flies straight into the cloud hoping to hit you the dust quickly fills her nostrils and she snorts it out D'auin'Zhar gets knocked back from the hit. He gasp in quickly as he said before the dust clears "its time to do our part." Ellie tangles with you and whispers "What?" she doesnt know whats happening but scratches your stomach trying to hit you up against the wall D'auin'Zhar grunts smiling "Time to ready a draw by a double K.O." Ellie struggles to untangle herself from you her wings expanded to block hits if needed and she growls fiercely letting out another roar to show she will fight and narrows her vision at you D'auin'Zhar continues to smile "you wont be able to defeat me.....but....she....will over look this Double K.O. if we do it right......run back to where you start and start charging at me and i will do the same" He taps his head "Use your head and aim at my head" Ellie nods and runs to her starting postion as she tilts back she gets in her defense mode with one foot poitioned behind her outstretched and her two front paws equal but in front of her body she growls loudly her claws digging into the ground she waits D'auin'Zhar grins as he returns to his position. He lowers his head and hopes that this works. He slowly starts charging towards you hoping you time it right. Ellie grins as she takes off running faster and faster lowering her head right she waits for the impact D'auin'Zhar 's head made contact with yours. A massive concussion overwhelms him as he said "wow....that one is smart.....you did good...." He stumbles around before falling to his side twitching his back leg. Ellie is suprised to see you fall back and grins lowering her head she shakes it and gets back into defense stance she wathes your body twitch and slightly smiles knowing this might cause a draw D'auin'Zhar The gold dragon looks down at the Hatchling then back at the dragon pondering for a moment. She looks back at you nodding slightly. Ellie relaxes and walks around you she smiles and nudges you to get up wondering if this is the draw and she nudges you again before letting out a giggles as dragons around her murmur and exchange glances with her the black dragon leans back and smiles nodding slowly she smiles and shakes herself of dust and ash D'auin'Zhar opens his eyes smiling. He looks at you as his vision slowly cleared as he said "The dragon before me was the champion.....and....since i defeated him...i get the choice to lives and who dies" Ellie smiles and helps you rise before getting pulled back by armored dragons they block her view and she gets pulled in by the crowd as the armored dragons drag her she tries to get back to you but they dont loosen their grip and bind her wings again she whimpers as they drag her by the bindings as she tries tro fight back a black dragon growls and pulls harder she growls louder but still is continued to be pulled behind them D'auin'Zhar looks at the golden dragon then back at you. With only eye contact the golden dragon raise a paw "No...leave the hatchling be....I have plans for them" Ellie is happy to be dropped and the bindings cut she runs over to you happy to see you again she breathes in smeeling something odd but ignores it looking back to the golden dragon she turns her gaze to the ground D'auin'Zhar smiles "I couldnt let you be taken away you earn the right to be able to move more freely...and....she has some plans for us" Ellie smiles and nods "Im happy to have my wings free...." she looks back to the golden dragon and they lock eyes The golden dragon keeps her eyes on yours. She smiles saying "Your a great fighter but every fighter needs to improve. That is why i am giving orders to be with the one you are family." She turn an eye towards him "You made a wise decision to choose to draw so, therefore i am giving you honorary title to be able to teach others to fight. Most of our warriors and guards have forgotten how to fight with magic and with the events happen here i see its very effective if mastered" Ellie growls that she is undermined but doesnt show disrespect and wonders what exactly this place is she tilts her head to one side "So...what place IS this?" she blinks slowly narrowing her gaze at the golden dragon The golden dragon smiles "This is home it is where all dragons belong when they are not wanted in the world. In here we have our rules, ranks, and of course..." She points to the other side of the arena "We have our own food source. We are organized here and never have any troubles ever since" Ellie growls louder "I was not rejected.." she feels fury rise in her as she doesnt feel right about something but keeps it to herself her eyes meeting the golden dragon's and she narrows her gaze not looking away she stares and wont stop The golden dragon sighs "You are here? Are you not? You have fought and lived have you not? To be able to fight and live is a sigh that the world has rejected you and you fight for your life to stay alive? Is this not true?" She turn her attention to him asking "I dont know....I dont think she is ready to live here.....perhaps more time to spend out there by herself?" Ellie growls louder "I fought to proove myself!" she looks down and steps closer to you breathing heavily she snorts not wanting to leave but she knows something is wrong "Why did you dy our scales? Why pierce me? Something is not right..." she thinks this clan is dark but sighs keeping the rest to herself she nudges into you trying to feel secure she examines the golden dragon The gold dragon smiles "We dye because we control with the dye and the markings we can tell who is who by their rank...for instance....." She points at him "He was black with red eyes....since he didnt have any marks he could slip by 'immitate one of us', but since he has been cooperating....we have no troubles.....and now young one.....are you going to cooperate? Are you going to listen and follow our rules? If not...." She shakes her head signaling the guards back waiting for the next signal "The choice is yours young one." Ellie growls as she steps forward raising her head getting into the gold dragons face she says in a whisper "I dont know...you tell me.." she growls louder feeling undermined and waits to see what will happen she narrows her eyes thinking that this is how she can proove herself The golden dragon turn an eye towards him speaking in ancient dragon "I can see why she consider you family.....She has the will power and the determination...but as far as i can consern i am not the one to give final word.....but....you both would make a wonderful addition to our family" Ellie can only make out a few words you are saying and puffs into the golden dragon's face before letting up she walks back over to you digging her claws into the ground and stretches her tail high noticing she has grown last time she checked and gives a slight smile before returning her gaze to you and then the gold dragon D'auin'Zhar ponders for a moment "I understand....but....." He scratches his head thinking harder than before "I dont know....if i want to leave..." Ellie doesnt know whats happening so she falls back and narrows her gaze watching a bug crawl across the sand and dirt she lowers her head to inspect it puffing her nostrils the bug flies up and she watches it D'auin'Zhar turn his attention to you forming a smudged look. "Is there something wrong?" Ellie looks at you and shakes her head "No.." she looks up and sees the bug is gone and sighs before focusing once again she tilts her head at the golden dragon D'auin'Zhar The golden dragon shakes her head "We try to provide a safe place for dragon....what is left...of them...." She turn her attention back to you "Your young....you dont understand....but in time you will..." Ellie whimpers and steps out standing in front of the gold dragon she blinks slowly before turning around to you "What are we...going to do..?" she whimpers and stares into your eyes D'auin'Zhar sighs looking down at his scales "There is not much to do....for now...but....in time...." He closes his eyes whining softly. Ellie doesnt know whats wrong and turns to the golden dragon asking quietly "What....is he talking about...?" D'auin'Zhar The golden dragon lowers her head "Once a champion....there is no going back....and given an opportunity to go further within the rank...he can become a commanding officer of the guard....and take on more responsibilities within the community...and...." She points a claw at your scales "The dye will not come out...no matter how hard you try...." Ellie steps back and narrows her gaze wondering "What could I do..?" wonders if she might have a future here and blinks twice examining the gold dragon again and tilts her head noticing she only has one marking she shakes the thought from her head concentrating on the task at hand D'auin'Zhar The golden dragon points at you "You will become a fighter just like him.....you will follow under his rank and soon...you will take on the responsibilities when you are older" He sighs lower his head "You have great potential and you are a great fighter...and i believe in you....that is why i made you part of my family....." Ellie smiles and turns around nudging you "I am happy to be a part of your family.." she looks back to the gold dragon and tilts her head remembering an important question "Would we ever be able to leave the....clan..? Or must we stay..." she straightens making herself taller The golden dragon replied "Why would you want to leave? what is out there for you to go back?" Ellie immediately says "Hunting..." but then notices the point and nods and agrees but begins to wonder about your cave she whimpers and looks back at you D'auin'Zhar lowers his gaze for a moment "I...." He sighs deeply "I will miss.....my cave...." Ellie notices you have decided to stay and looks around before saying "Do we get a cave..." she tilts her head and then feels someone press her back she quickly turns and sees another youngling taller than her and she narrows her gaze at his presence examining him she growls quietly The golden dragon nods "You will get a Cave...since that you will be with him...you will be fine....if there is anything....else that i can do i will try...." Ellie smiles and shakes her head as the other dragon taps her back again she turns again and growls his eyes widen she rasps at him "What do you want?" he frowns and says "One of the black dragons need you for armor fitting." she sighs and nods at you then follows the youngling down corridors and chambers D'auin'Zhar looks at the golden dragon as he asked with a low voice "Is it possible that i can get my treasure brought here?" The golden dragon ponders for a moment "I can see what i can do but for the mean time you need to be fitted for your armor and soon to be able to call you a guard and later a commander....Ah! here they are follow them and they will take care of the armor" He nods following the black dragon down the corrider to one of the chambers. Ellie stops at a chamber and her eyes widen as many dragons surround her and begin to measure her and soon metal is placed on her neck with many breaks so she can bend her neck she twists and turns but stands still once again as the continue to fit her D'auin'Zhar stretches real quickly as he is fitted with armor. He catches a glimpse of the armor the smiles slightly "What is the armor made of?" None of the dragons replied. He made a smudged look relaxing as they continue to fit him. Ellie gets the armor fitted to her perfect as the put it last on her back and face only showing her eyes and snout with her tail the dye shows perfectly around her eyes she smiles as she looks into a puddle admiring herself and giggles quietly D'auin'Zhar blinks few times as they quickly fitted his armor. He looks into a puddle then tilts his head slightly "If only had something to protect the head...." He stretches once nodding "Alright what to do next?" A dragon walks in nodding "Well...well....well...look at those markings....they fit you well" The dragon smiles "Already a commander and you only been here for a day?" Ellie walks up next to you having a serious face she knows her duty and why she is here so she plans to be on task she flashes her eyes at the other dragon that has spoken to you she blinks her eyes turning a dark gold and her markings glow a deep red and black she looks at you then back to the dragon concentrating she stays a little back not interupting D'auin'Zhar turn his attention to you "Well....look at you, your ready and...." He lowers his head down near yours "You still need to learn more about magic...." He turn his attention back to the other dragon "Experience and patiences and time gets you far" Ellie nods and tilts her head at the dragon she steps forward "And...who are you?" she asks out of curiousity and narrows her gaze examining the dragon not sure what to think yet she still is cautious The dragon smiles lightly "I am a dragon....that is not worthy to be in your presence i am only delievery a message...." The dragon spoke in ancient dragon "She has agreed and bring your treasure here...it will take some time but it will arrive..." The dragon bows lightly before backing out of the chamber. Ellie is astonished at how the dragon acted and blinks twice bewildered she says quietly "Any dragon...is worthy to be in my presence" she looks up at you "....right..?" doesnt know how that happened so fast she shakes the armor on her neck The dragon stops and responds "You are under the commander and any common dragon know this.....but i must be going and tell them i spend their message promptly..."
To Be Continued.................