//------------------------------// // EPS 20 // Story: The Dragon Riders // by Dragontamer99 //------------------------------// Me and Aradace flew back down to where the kids and my father were waiting. I came down and landed next to them. I said "Okay well, lets get situated shall we?" every one nodded enthusiastically and followed me through the castle upstairs to my hallway. It was a huge hallway with pillars in the side. Between each pillar was a door. We got to the first door. I opened I up and was met by a blue interior with white bedding. I nodded and shut the door. I said "Caspian, this will be your room." he nodded and walked through. I heard a gasp before he shut the door. I laughed and walked to the door across the hallway. I opened the door and was met by a very dark green room accented with red. I nodded and looked back out I said "Amber, this will be your room." she nodded and when she passed close I said "Nothing naughty across the hall." I winked at her and shut the door behind me. I smiled and walked to the next room. I looked in the room and saw a very light green room accented with yellow. I nodded and looked out. I looked at Jax and before I could say anything his Dragon said "Thank you so much, Jax loves the room." Lightning nudged Jax and with a blush he walked into the room. Well he was walking into the room. He didnt white make it. He stopped at the door and what I heard made me start crying. I heard a word. A very scratchy soft word but it was there. "Beautiful..." I stepped forward and Jax turned around "He said. Again "Its... Perfect." I bent down and engulfed him in a hug. Lightning who was next to Jax turned to him and said "You... You talked... You said a word!" I looked at Jax his face was red and tears were falling slowly down his face. I turned around. I looked to Metin who had come up to watch me give off rooms. She stepped forward with a shocked look. She snapped her fingers and said "Sungkod sa Dugos." out of the air there was suddenly a stick of honey. She grabbed it and walked towards Jax she gave him the honey and said "Here, this will make your voice come easier. It will also help your throat because it hasn't been used in so long it will hurt." she stepped back and Jax looked to me, I nodded and he took the honey stick and licked some of it off. I smiled. I nodded to him and he stepped into his room with his Dragon following. After shutting the door I looked at the rest of them. There was Still Nahla, Zane, and Nico. I nodded to them and walked. To the opposite door. I opened it and found a black and blue room. I looked back and said "Nahla, this will be your room." she nodded and happily came forward. She entered the room and shocked she slowly shut the door. I laughed and the last two girls followed me. I looked into the next room and saw a vibrant green room mixed with white. It was a very cute room. I looked back and said "Zane this will be your room." she nodded and walked in. I smiled and looked at Nico who Metin was now holding. I looked at Metin and she smiled slightly. I looked into the other room and saw a light green and light pink room. It was perfect for Nico. Metin put her down and I said "Hey, Nico this is your room. I'm right there next to Zane's room okay? Blueblood is in the room right next to yours so if your scared he'll protect you." Nico nodded 2nd hugged me. Metin led her in to get her ready for dinner. I walked into Blueblood room to find him in the bed. He was looking out the window. He turned when I walked into his room. His room was grey with blue accents. His bed was grey with a blue embroider and blue and grey pillows. I smiled and Blueblood said "In ready to dinner. How bout we go get you ready huh?" I said in a matter of fact tone. "I was just coming in to see if you were lost in the closet. I can dress and get ready by myself. Remember I'm a big girl." Blueblood laughed and then in a pouty face he said with laughter "Awe but Blueblood wanted to help...!" I laughed and shook my head I said "I will be right back. Stay here and be a good boy. He diluted and stood straight like a knight would do. I laughed as I walked out of the room. I walked across the hallway to my room and opened it up to see my beautiful red room. I went to my closet and picked out a red dress that got darker as it went lower. When it came to just above my knees it finally faded into a red so dark it was pretty much black. I smiled and grabbed black shoes. I put them on and went into my adjoined bathroom. I brushed my hair and put it up into a very intricate bun. I did my makeup which only consisted of eyeliner and a natural lipstick. I smiled at myself and walked back to Blueblood room. I entered and looked in Blueblood was now standing in front of the window. He turned when I walked in. His face lit up and he said "You look great Lily." I smiled and said "You don't look too bad yourself." we smiled and he grabbed my hand. We stepped outside and right on time everyone opened their doors and came out. Amber had a green dress on that came to just over her knees. She had on soft looking slippers that had a ribbon going up and around her legs. Like vine. Caspian had on a blue shirt with black buttons. He also had on brown pants. Jax had on a very light green shirt that had dark green buttons. He was wearing brown Khaki pants. Zane came out wearing a light green dress with white flowers. She also had on white slippers. Nahla had a blue dress with black spots starting at one side and it seemed to float across her dress to her right arm. It was Like a starry night. She has on black heels. Then there was Nico. She had on a very pretty pink dress with with flowers and green petals. She was wearing white slippers. She also had a pink now in her hair. Metin held her hand looking proud at Blueblood. I and Blueblood nodded to each of them and then we all walked down for dinner. Me and Amber talked about our favorite meals on the way down. She had only really had wild food so I told her about all the foods that our chef could make. She walked wide eyed while I told her about some of the foods. When we got to the doors I could smell the wonderful smell of Pasta. The chef I could tell had made his famous white pasta. Called Fettuccini. It was wonderful. We walked through the dinner doors that two guards had Opened. All heads turned to us as we filed in. My father stood and we all went to our chairs but didn't sit down yet. My father said "My dear daughter Lily has brought home 6 new Dragon riders. Caspian, Amber, Nahla, Jax, Zane, and last but not least little Nico." When he said the names each one would raise their hand and smile. The boys each dipped their head. Each one of the lords or ladies clapped for the kids. And for me and Blueblood, we stood holding each other's hand. When we all quieted down we sat. After a second the Maids brought out the platters of food. When each platter was set down the Maids all at once opened them. We all looked down to our own plates of Fettuccine. I looked over to Amber, Caspian, Jax, Nahla, Zane, and lily, they we're looking at me for help. I smiled and without it hesitation told them what it was and how to eat it. I felt no embarrassment. They were kids who had never actually grown up in a home where they even had bread. No. They came from a nest of dragons where they hunted for food cooked over a fire. I knew that they would have me trouble. All the while I had thought them how to each my father had watched me. I looked back up to him when I was done and he smiled to me and mouthed good job. I nodded and smiled and ate my food. It was delicious. When we were done the maids brought out more platters. I smiled. The chef was showing off. He made dessert too. When the Maids set down the platter and opened them I was met with a beautiful sight. Chocolate cake with Carmel drizzled over the top with flakes of chocolate sprinkled over. I didn't have to teach them how to eat it. They had already dug in with their dessert forks. I smiled and looked at Blueblood. He looked at me and smiled. He said "This is delicious. I love Chocolate Carmel cake too. My chef used to make it. I said "You know when we leave to go find more dragons we should visit your kingdom. It would be fun. Plus you could see your family. Minus your brother." Blublood nodded thoughtfully and took a big bite of cake. I laughed and ate the rest of the cake I was brought. I stood and making sure everyone but the kids were done, since they were still eating the cake, and said "Knights, I will be needing a report of how training has gone, tomorrow me and Blueblood will be joining you, there will also be a meeting tomorrow at noon after lunch so please do not be late. I will from now on be needing two guards at both ends of my hallway since we have 6 new Dragon riders. That might draw unwanted attention. Please be on guard around 6 o' clock. Thank you." I sat back down and everyone who was down got up and left. The maids came and took the empty plates. I stopped my maid and she curtsied. She had a worried look on her face I said in a very light tone. "Can you please inform the chef that I told him that dinner was very good and he over did himself tonight?" I smiled at the maid and she said "Very well Princess I will do that as soon as possible." I thanked her and she walked away with my plate. I looked at the kids and they were finishing up. I looked back at Father and he laughed he said "Spoken just Like a queen Lily. Just like your mother." we both smiled. We all got up afterwards when the kids finished their dessert. We went to our rooms to find the Guards already there. We were walking by and Nico stopped in front of the guard. She hugged on his pant leg and said in a completely innocent voice. "Do you have to stand like that all night?" the guard smiled at me and bent down to lilies level and said " No ma'am I have to stand like this till my buddie comes and takes my place around midnight." Nico nodded and said "Your so brave to protect us." the guard smiled real big and said "Oh no I'm not as brave as you are. You have to ride dragons and fly super high. I could never be as brave as you are." Nico smiled big and hugged the guard I smiled and Nico walked back up and held Mains hand as he walked her to her room. I asked the guard "What is your name?" the guard bowed his head and said "My name is Matthews ma'am." I said I would like you to personally guard Nico. She is small and not yet as experienced. She will need someone to help her and teach her to do certain things. You pay will be raised higher and I will personally inform my father. " the guard nodded and bowed deeply before standing at attention and whispering "Thank you." I smiled and walked to my room. Blueblood came back out and said I got Nico dressed but she needs a little help." I nodded and walked in, Nico was sitting on her bed wearing a cute little green nightgown. I smiled and said come on let's get ready for bed. I led her to the bathroom and instructed her on how to brush her teeth and on how to use the "White scary monster." aka the toilet. I told her that every day after dinner from now on she needs to take a shower. I told her how to use it and everything. Then I told her that she will be, during the day, spending her time with the brave guard. He will teach her how to do things. We finally set her on bed. She rubbed her eyes and I said in my head "Orchid, time for bed come to Nico's room." after a second I opened the window and a small but slightly larger Dragon flew in. I noticed that Orchid was getting bigger. As big as a 4 year old Dragon gets. Orchid and Nico curled up and in a second they were both sleeping peacefully. I smiled and softly closed the door as I walked out. I went to my bedroom and smiled when I saw that Aradace was sleeping with her head inside resting on a blanket. The workers had taken a portion of the wall away so I could just walk out. I sat down next to Aradace's neck and leaned back on her sturdy scales. I wonder if Aradace will have baby fire dragons. Maybe she will have different Dragon babies. I fell asleep thinking about little flying dragons. + TBC