When we got to the castle, I told Rena, my assistants and personal Knights what that plan was. "Before you decide this for sure Zelda, lets stop by the tree I told you about. But bring the others like you planned just in case." Said Rena. "Yes Rena." Then I saw the king and Queen. "Be careful on your journey. Come back to us, ok?" "I will do my best your majesties and highnesses." Then we left with Rena.
Right at the boarder of the dragon Kingdom there was a tree. "Wait a minute." I said. "This tree. Somehow, I think I have seen this tree before. It's not because I have visited Ezra when I was little either. I was older. I was with my aunt and uncle. I was 10 years old." Then I started thinking back. "That's it! I was running and having a good time with Jet when I fell! I fell into this tree. My brother helped me out. None of us could figure out why whatever happened, happened. Now I know. I don't remember how we got this far though." "Ok now put your hand on the tree. It will take you somewhere." I nodded. "Ok everyone. See you soon." Then I put my hand on the tree and closed my eyes until I didn't feel the light anymore.
'Woah what is this place? I thought it was like a safe.' Then I started walking like my body knew where to go. I just let my body to what it wants. It led me to a little cottage. I knocked on the door and an elderly woman opened it. "Hello my granddaughter." "Grandma? How?" "Come in my child and I will tell you what I know." I went in grandma's house and she had me sit down. "Grandma what is this place?" "This is my cottage." "Yes, I get that much but I mean where did I travel?" "Ah now that's the question, isn't it?" "You will find out sooner or later. Now you are here for what your parents left you am I right?" "That is part of it. I didn't think I would ever meet you. Grandma can you tell me about your time as the dragon Princess. Do you have any advice that is not written in books?" "One step at a time child. Here this is from your mother. She left this ring for you. It will come in handy one day. As for what your father left you. This bracelet. There are 2 of them. One is for your brother. When you see him again. Give it to him. It will help him contact you and take him where you are in time of need." "Thank you, grandma. Um…Grandma. What exactly is the Beast inside of me? She said her name is Taki. Will all dragon princess have this beast inside of them?" "Ok slow down Zelda. No not all prince and princess will have the beast inside. They call their kind a beast which I guess is true considering the size. They are actually called Free Spirits. As you saw they are part wolf and part bird. What is the color of yours?" "Its an icy blue mixed in with white. Her name is Taki." "Oh, I think I remember hearing her name. I remember her last human she possessed sounds like my husband." "Grandma do you know what happened to mom and dad?" "No, I don't sweetheart. But I know what you are about to do. I won't encourage. It. The same people who were after you could capture you if you go back. But you have people this time like I didn't. I see you have at least two dragons." "Yes. Grandma did you know about Ezra and me?" "Ha-ha. Yes, I was hoping your mother would pair you up. I'm glad you found each other again. Now you don't have much time left. I know I can't stop you from going just be careful and try not to get captured ok?" "I will try not to grandma. Thank you."
Then I went back to where I was before and touched a tree. Then I closed my eyes again until the light wasn't so bright. Then I slowly opened them. "Mom gave me this ring. Dad gave me this bracelet. He gave me one for brother too. I think we need to give it to him when we go back." "I have a better idea. I can teleport it to him." Rena took it from me and teleported. Then she came back a few minutes later. "I told him what it was for. I already knew." "Ok Let's go. Oh, I saw grandma. She too warned me not to go but she knew she couldn't stop me. the people who were after me could kidnap me. The creature Taki is. She is a Free spirit. Now I see why they want me. I will need all of you close to me. No one is to leave my side understand? That includes Blizzard and Levi. In case they have any flying creatures to take me." "Of course." Then we headed out.
We finally got to the gate of the village. I started having some strange vibes from the place. Rena noticed. "I feel it too. We should go back." "No, I came here for a reason. I need to know why mom and dad were killed. Who did it." It looked like any normal village except the vibes were strange. I went up to one of the ladies there and said, "Excuse me. Do you know what is going on here?" Then she ran away. "I thought so." Ah here comes someone. He looks familiar. "Hello Zelda. Good to see you and your brother made it out." Said the mysterious man. "Oh, you probably don't remember me. I'm your uncle on your father's side." "Oh, uncle Fox. Good to see you again. Do you know what is going on here?" "Ah you noticed it huh? Well as long a we don't try to leave the village we are save. We have a new leader. Zelda. He is after you." "I know. I came to find out about mom and dad. Do you know why this new leader of yours killed them?" "Yes, he did admit killing them. He said it was because they wouldn't give you up. He said they put up a good fight." "Uncle. I'm so sorry about dad." "Its alright Zelda. You are younger than me. I should be telling you that. Now you should go back. No matter what happens to me know that I love you too. I might get killed or punished for talking to you. Don't worry it's not your fault, ok? Now hurry go back!" "Yes uncle. I'm so sorry." "Its ok. It's not your fault Zelda." Then we tried to run but everyone hid in their houses and crazy creatures were after us. We started fighting. Luckily I had to goddess' outfit on.
All of us are fighting a good fight. Heck I won't be surprised if I shifted now. I used my sword to fight at the moment. I killed a few people. Then out of the blue I was stabbed. No one saw it coming. When I Coughed loudly that is when everyone noticed. Then the creatures got away. They didn't even bother coming after me. But then I thought I heard my brother right before I blacked out.
I woke up in a meadow again where I met the goddess before. 'Oh no. I might be dead this time.' "Goddess? Am I dead?" I saw her swishing her hand in the water. "Not yet my child. That depends on you." "What does that mean?" "Well, they transported you to a specialized healer. To see if they can help you. You have a decision to make. Taki will still be with you so don't worry. Also, as for your shifting. The next full moon should be your first shift." "Will it hurt?" "It will the first time but after that it will feel like nothing. Looks like they can't do anything for you. Its time for you to decide. You can talk it over with Taki and see what she thinks then let me know." I saw Taki run up to me. "Woah Taki you are gorgeous." "Thank you. So are you. Let's go back Zelda. Our life is just starting as a Princess. Look your brother showed up. Oh, and I heard about the shifting. I can't wait." "So, I did see him." "Let's go back so they don't have to worry anymore." I nodded. Then we went back to the goddess to tell us our decision. "I see you have made a decision?" "Yes goddess. We both want to go back." "Ok but never go back to the village until you are strong enough understand?" "Yes, and now my powers shouldn't force since I calmed down a bit now. At least not too fast." "Good. I will bring you back to me when I think you are strong enough and tell you the plan ok?" "Yes goddess. I apologize." "Its ok you're still learning. Now go back. Your brother is waiting. Just think waking up and you will." I looked at Talia and we both nodded then closed our eyes.
The light was bright even with our eyes closed then it finally got too normal. It was still black. I must still be inside my head. Taki?" "Yes, I'm here." "I thought we were supposed to wake up?" "We will in time don't worry Zelda. We just need another day or two before we can. Sounds like right now there is some progress of us getting better. They are saying our breathing is picking up and color is coming into our face." "That's good. I'm strong. Maybe I will be up the next day. I am strong after all." "Ha-ha yeah you are. I'm sure Rena will try to contact me soon. So, try to rest, ok?" "Ok Taki. I can't wait to shift as well." Then I closed my eyes.
Rena tried to see if she can get ahold of Taki. She put her hand on Zelda's forehead and focused. "Taki are you there? Can you hear me?" She was busy grooming herself when she got the call. "Yes, we are both fine. she should be waking up in a day or 2. When she does everyone needs to stay calm. Not be all over her. She may be confused at first. Then after awhile they can talk to her, ok? We will be shifting the next full moon." "I understand. Thank you."
Once the link was cut, she told everyone what the Taki said. "Oh, that's really good news." Said Jet. "I'm glad she is gong to be ok." "She is going to shift on the next full moon?" "Yes, she is. Oh, and I looked up what the beasts are called. They are free spirits. I think that's why they a huge wolf because they are part Bird. Depending on the bird part." "I can't wait to see her free spirit." Said Hawk. "I'm sure it's beautiful just like her." Said Ezra.
One day later. It was around lunchtime; Zelda was having signs of waking up. Rena was there with her along with her assistants Nova and Elektra. You two stay here I will go get the boys."
Once the boys and Rena all got there, she was just waking up. "Hmm. Taki? Is it time to wake up?" I didn't realize I was saying it out loud. "Yes, it is time. Slowly open your eyes." I slowly opened my eyes and blinked a few times. I thanked Taki for not having people swarm on me when I first wake up like always. "What? What happened?" Then I tried to sit up but felt a pain in my stomach. "Easy now Zelda. You were stabbed by a sword." Said Jet. "Jet you're here. I thought I saw you before I passed out." "We all thought you were dead or going to die." Said Nova. "Actually, at that time I was with the goddess. She told me the healers couldn't do anything for me so I had a decision to make. I talked it over with Taki. She said I could either go back or stay with her. Taki said we just started our life as a princess lets go back. Plus, when I saw you here, I had to go back. I'm sure you all know I will be shifting on the next full moon. You all are welcome to come watch." They all look wide eyed. "Oh, don't worry. My clothes won't tear off. Especially the goddess outfit. I'm sure you brough my bow and arrows, right?" "Yes, we did." "Good. Brother, Hawk help me up." They helped me up and I winced in pain. "My goddess. I saw Taki when I was up there. She is beautiful. She thought I was as well. She is icy blue like your dragon but white on her as well. You will see her and get the gist of it. It may be night and hard to see so I will shift during the day as well to show you better. If that is ok with Taki." "Of course, its fine with me. I love to be admired." I rolled my eyes and chuckled. "Oh, she said she loved to be admired. So, I will show you my first shift and shift during the day for you." "Cool!" said Nova.
"You're not going back are you, Zelda?" said Elektra. I told them all about what the goddess told us. "Hopefully I will have all my dragon buddies with me by then. Oh, I didn't ask. Nova? Are you and your sister Dragons?" "I wish." Said Nova. "No, we are witch and Wizard. "Oh ok. Ezra and Hawk. Do you have anyone else that would be good to have as dragons?" "Well, I have an idea but you will have to be well enough to do it." said Ezra. "OK shoot." "Well, those warriors you met during the tour? They are all dragons. What I would suggest you do is pick the ones that are good fighters and train with them. I may not look like it but ai train as well. Hawk does too." "What? These tiny muscles?" I joked with Hawk. "Hey they're not that small look at Ezra. He barely has any." He joked. They both have medium muscles they are medium built." "Ok so when will I get better?" "Slow down. The healers couldn't help you. Talk with Taki she might know. With her strength it could be faster." Said Hawk. 'Hey Taki. When will I get better?" "Well with my strength in a day maybe two." "Ok cool." "Ok she said in a day or two with her strength. So, I will get some rest and then when I wake up again hopefully, I will be healed." Hawk and jet helped me back down and I closed my eyes and said goodnight to Taki.
Next two days I was at full health. Since this had to be done, I was free of classes today. I went to the training grounds and saw the warriors. I saw the head warrior and forgot to ask her name. "Hello again Zelda. Sorry I forgot to introduce myself last time. My name is Zoe. I see you're here to train with us today. Want to start off with Sitka again?" "Yeah, why not. Let me go change." I changed into the goddess outfit to be safe. "Ok same rules as last and go!" Then we started fighting. This was without weapons again. He is a little better than last time but not good enough I pinned him down real good and almost made him pass out then he gave in and I stopped. "Ok. Can I make a speech to everyone?" "Sure, go ahead." "Hello everyone! As you know I am the next Dragon princess. I am actually training to see which of you dragons I can accept as mine. So far, I have the Prince Ezra and Hawk! I will be training each of you to see if you are strong enough to join me. Now when I am done training with you I will be calling up names and those people will show me their dragon and I will accept them! Now it will take more than a couple of days! So, lets continue!" Everyone cheered. "Ok let's do the lowest hardest one." "Oh, it's a pleasure. He is my twin brother." "Oh, is that so?" "Yep. Hey Aries get over here!" "What's up sis?" "Your up next to fight." "Oh seriously?" "Yes, now go." "Ok then." Same rules as before. Go!" the we fought. I got some pretty good punches in to him. He got some with me. She is right he is a little harder to defeat. I just barely pinned him down long enough for him to give. "Ok very good." I was huffing and puffing. I saw Hawk with some water. "Thanks Hawk." I put a hand on my knee still trying to breathe. "Man. That guy was good. Cough, Cough." Hawk patted my back. "You did you there Zel." "Hey that's the first time you called me that since I was little." "Yeah so. I'll say it again. Zel. Zel." "OK, ok I get it. you can keep calling me that. I miss it." "Ha-ha whatever you say my dear." "Ok now that is just creepy." Zoe came over to see if I was ok. "I'm fine. He is really good. I barely managed to keep him down." "Yeah, I know. Its my dad's fault. He gave him the spartan training. Disappointed he wasn't buffer but whatever." "Do you think your ready for the next up?" "Woah easy now you want to kill me?" "I'm just kidding. Want to go with the lower ones for a bit?" Let's go with the one down from Sitka then work my way down." "OK sure. Denzel your up!" "Yes Ma'am" He got in position and they sparred. This guy wasn't bad. He wasn't far off from last time I fought Sitka and I wasn't even at full strength. About a half an hour I pinned him down. "Wow pretty good there." "Yeah thanks." "Ok I think we are done training for the day. Let's go again tomorrow." I decided to stay to tell her which ones I have in mind already.
"Hey Zoe. Can I talk to you a bit?" "Yeah sure. What's up?" "Well I already have of few in mind. First, I want to talk about Denzel. He feels like when I first fought Sitka and I wasn't even at full strength." "Ah him. Yeah, if he works hard instead of slack off, he could surpass him. I wouldn't choose him if you don't want a slacker." "I'll talk with him some other time. The next one I want is Sitka. Do you think he will be strong enough?" "Well, I don't exactly know who we are fighting but with training I think Sitka can get pretty high. So yeah, he is a good one." "The other one is your brother." "Hmm I see. You were even having trouble huh?" "Yeah, I was." "Yeah, he would be good for you." So, after your brother how many more hard ones are there?" Oh, there is only 4 of us." "4? I counted 3." "I'm the strongest here. "Oh, is see. I might be pushing it but tomorrow instead of working my way up but I want to see the second strongest." "Are you sure?" "Yes, I want to get this done as soon as possible." "Hey you know its not good to rush. Whoever you're going after is not going anywhere." "Yeah, I know but he could hurt more and more people." "Sigh ok but don't regret it." "Trust me I won't. Thank you, Zoe. I better be going." "Alright see you tomorrow after class." "Yeah, will do." I went over to Hawk and Ezra. My assistants and guards were there too. My family. My brother watched for awhile then he had to go somewhere it looked like."