The Dragon Slayers Queen

"Hun, you have five minutes to get down here and get some breakfast, or I'm coming up there", my mom shouted up the stairs angrily. "I am coming, "

I called. The last year at school is not something I am looking forward to. I just wanted to fast-forward to the end of the year. Most girls would look forward to their senior year and the dances, homecoming, and prom, but not me; I just wanted to be done. The kids at school were rude. I mean, except for my two best friends in the world, Jenifer and Amanda, I met them in elementary; we have been so close ever since.

I rolled over and picked up my phone and shot off a group text to Jenifer and Amanda that I was running late and would meet them after 1st period. So, I jumped out of bed and headed to the closet to pick out my first-day outfit; I must admit that back-to-school shopping was the only thing I looked forward to picking out the first outfit for school. I felt it was the most important part.

I picked a baby blue blouse a jean skirt and some cute white laced wedges. They looked so good together. My dream was to develop my clothing line and be a fashion designer; it was my passion. I went to the bathroom, turned on the shower, quickly got in and out, wrapped a towel around me, and started doing my hair. I looked at my olive-brown skin and my dark black hair and put on lotion, perfume, and some makeup; I braided my hair, put my clothes on, one last look, and smiled. "I looked great," I said to myself.

As I descended downstairs, I heard laughter and singing coming from the dining room. It was my two twin sisters. It made me smile because finally; they were getting along. They were different, like day and night. "Well, well, look who joined us," said my dad annoyingly. Sorry, Dad, I just had a hard night and could not sleep; my mind instantly replayed the dream.

I had so many questions about it; I felt myself blushing, and I pushed the dream and my questions back to the back of my brain. "Ewe, Zayla's got a boyfriend!" said my sister Jessica teasingly. "NO, I don't I said, looking at my dad. Dad pushed his eyes down angrily", You better not, "he said. Jamie, my other sister, looked at me, confused. "Are you sure?" She asked.

" I'm not allowed to date until I'm 18. I know that, so mind your business", I said to my sister.

"Dad, Mom, I am leaving," I said, stomping to the door; I hated when they teased me; I opened the door and slammed it after getting my stuff. My mom ran to the door, yelling at me to remember to eat breakfast at school and come straight home.

"We need to chat, she screamed. Great, what now?" I thought.

It was Monday, the first day of senior year. I was utterly dreading it; I was not one of the popular kids; in fact, everyone knew me as (the freak)

I was not like the prissy princesses or snobby rich bitches who were about money, clothes, and makeup. I hated shopping. I mean, I made everything.

I owned and to the popular kids that were lame and poor people because if you did not have a designer label bought in a store; you were a loser... I stood waiting outside my school, finally arriving late, praying I would stay invisible so I could make it throughout the year unscathed. Just maybe, someone was looking out for me, and my prayers would be answered. Someone was watching me. I felt it. I looked around and saw nothing. I just hurried inside, trying to shake off this weird feeling.

So, I ran to my homeroom, tried to open the door quietly, and then slipped in and into my seat. Still, the door slammed with so much force behind me; everyone, including the teacher, Mr. Davis, jumped. "Guess you finally joined us, Miss William," Mr. Davis said sarcastically. "I'm sorry it won't happen again," I said as I hurried to my seat.

As I went to sit down, I heard snickering and whispering coming from two of the most popular girls in the school:

Mariah and Holli, were so beautiful, Super modal types, tall, slender, long bouncy curly blond hair, blue eyes.

These girls had all the boys going crazy over them and had the school staff wrapped around their fingers, so they got away with anything they wanted to ...

"Look, if it isn't a thrifty store, Judy," she said mockingly, maybe if you bought your clothes instead of trying to sew like you're an old lady, you would be here on time," she said.

As she was throwing something at me and laughing". SHHH!!!!!' Mr. Davis said and then turned back to the board. I went completely red with the anger I had sunk into my seat, trying to become so small. No use saying anything now, I fumed to myself, but I would eventually give them a piece of my mind.

Thirty-five boring minutes later, the bell rang. I grabbed my things and ran fast to my locker to meet Jenifer and Amanda; they were standing right there. I sighed with relief. "Girls, I am so happy to see you giving them both a quick hug. We were beautiful girls in our way, natural beauty,

Jenifer has tall, long, wavey brown hair and ivory skin; Amanda has brown hair and mocha skin. She was as tall as Jenifer. "What happened now?" Jenifer said warily. "Just the usual crap from Mariah and Holli, nothing new," I said. Mariah and I were friends back in elementary until she found out that I did not come from money. She made it her life's mission to treat me like the scum I am, anyway... We chatted a little more, but I could not get over how mad I was; something seemed off.

I usually get angry, and that was it, just brush it off, but today, I wanted revenge. I couldn't shake off this weird feeling" Well, screw those bitches"' Jenifer chirped. Pulling me from my thoughts". Let us plan a hang out this weekend spa day and all that to forget about all the stress of senior year; it was feeling like this was going to be a long year, and it was just beginning; little did I know.

We walked to class after making plans for the weekend; the rest of the day became uneventful until after school; As I was walking home, I felt like someone was following me, but I turned around and nothing, so I continued walking and they out of nowhere the next thing

I knew I was on the ground, feeling my head smack on the pavement and then feeling a sharp, pulsing pain. I tried to roll over, trying to sit up, and tried to focus my vision; I felt a kick and a slap to my face..." You think you could just go around bad-mouthing me with your friends?" Someone said something to me.

I looked up and realized it was Mariah, "we said nothing about you," I said, trying to catch my breath. My head was throbbing in pain and blood dripping down my face and neck. "Do you think I'm fucking stupid?" she shouted, "Well, you said it. I didn't," I said sarcastically. Suddenly, she went to hit me again.

I cringe, waiting for impact, and nothing... I grabbed her hand, and after the shock wore off, I pushed her back, sending her flying a couple of feet. I looked in amazement. What the hell just happened? How did I do that? It just came out of nowhere. I just took off running in the opposite direction.

I knew you were a freak, and you will pay for that,

I heard her yelling as I ran off towards the field behind some houses and into the woods. I needed to separate myself from her because I wanted to hurt her so badly that I could feel the rage building, and I wanted blood, HER blood. What was wrong with me...

I ran as fast, and as far as I could into the woods behind a couple of houses nearby, my eyes burning, my head hurt, and I felt like I was going to pass out. I slowed down as I came to a clearing; it was a riverbank; I walked over under a large tree sat down and cleaned up before I went home. I cannot go home like this, I thought; I do not understand why Mariah attacked me. We did not say or do anything to her. It was just like her inventing crazy stuff in her head to justify attacking me; I do not know why she hated me so severely. As I was cleaning the gash on the side of my head, I heard a faint voice say, "Zayla, darling, things are not what they seem. You must be careful to trust no one. You are in danger". The whisper said faintly. What the heck was that!! I looked around and did not see anyone; I was losing it with this gash; it was making me crazy. I hit my head hard. I thought to myself.

After cleaning the gash as best I could, I sat back down and just watched the river losing myself in its calming current; I must have dozed off because then, the next thing I knew, I woke to a strange man standing over me.

Liam pov

I came out for a run, just got to town, and already did not want to be here. I was on a mission, and I had to start school at the local high school to be closer to the target ... it would be the first time I was around normal kids. Most kids have the same upbringing, but I didn't. I didn't have friends or play sports; I was a warrior, a Dragon Slayer.

Yes, you heard that right. The medieval fire-breathing beast was real, but before I get ahead of myself, let me take you back to the beginning.....

The early 1400s

There were four kingdoms: water, air, fire, and Earth. They were all ruled over by a group of dragons that would shift into human forms, and some humans lived amongst them with no powers. Each element had powers of incredible strength and healing abilities. Only the Royal families could read minds and teleport stuff like that. The four kingdoms lived in harmony for many years until King Aries from the Fire Kingdom became king. He was an evil man. He preyed on the weak and thought that anyone below him needed to serve him or die. We wanted to be the only king. He thought he was the superior element. Aries wanted to have all the elements that no one in their history had ever done. A prophecy said that someone of great power would harness all the elements. King Aries thought he was that person.

He started a war amongst the Dragons, killing anyone that opposed him; he was powerful, the other kingdoms fell under his rule, and he then assassinated the other royal families... so that they could not go against him, while the wars lasted for many years amongst the human there was a group that consisted human and the dragon shifters as the council called them to help maintain order and take back the kingdoms. They killed many in their path to bring peace back to realms.

They felt like they did what was necessary to help; King Aries lost most of his followers and support over the years due to fear of losing their lives to the Dragon Slayers or the madness of the King; King Aries had no choice but to retreat, but he did still had some control over his kingdoms, he realized that he'd wasn't the person of prophecy and that Aries waits and waits for that person so he can kill them and take their powers.

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Eight decades later, there is not much of the history of dragons left, and as humans took over more and more ... What occurred with the dragons and the wars were lost: two books, old scrolls, and fairy tales; King Aries fell ill and died even though they didn't know where his body lies,

Keeping the existence of the dragons a secret is what the Dragon Slayer council wanted; they were very uneasy about it. Furthermore, felt that they needed to keep it contained at all costs, and that meant keeping

All the dragons were in control or eradicated.

The humans forced the dragon shifters off the council, and they wanted nothing but pure-breed humans. An ancient sorcerer spelled the humans to keep them strong and made antique weapons to kill dragons. The only thing that could kill a dragon was pure gold .... they were afraid that someone like King Aries would rise to try again. There were reports that some dragons remained living but were in hiding. They dared not be seen or even shifted because we could sense their magic.

Bringing us back to the present is where I come in; I was born into the family of one of the Founding Council families. I was the chosen one.... the one that would kill the person of prophecy if they ever appeared.

I trained from the time I was three years old; a handful of children were picked and turned into warriors.

We trained alongside each other and were not allowed to play or run or anything like that; if we did, they would place us in a dungeon of an old abandoned castle from the Air Kingdom.

They only let us out to train; they wanted us to eat and sleep the life of a warrior, a dragon slayer.

All I wanted was to be a regular kid; I didn't ask to be born into this life; I never heard the words I love you or even a single hug from my parents. We had a caretaker, Ms. Lopez, who would give us food. She was so caring and sweet; she would bring us treats and give us toys in secret so we could at least have some serenity in that dark place,

But after a while, The Scout leaders who oversaw training us somehow found out what she was doing, and killed her; a horrible person who would beat us and starve us for fun replaced her.

Growing up, I worked harder and wanted to be the strongest to make Ms. Lopez proud. Besides, she always told us to be good people and not let this council turn us into monsters. She was the only family I had, and I would not let her kindness d.....

As I came of age, the council sent me to Twin Peaks because they got word that they sensed powerful magic, so they put me with people chosen by the council to live while I was there.

While I attended the local high school, old tutors taught us, so being in a public school would be a first for me. I will not lie. A brief part of me was excited to be going. The rules were that I could not have friends or a girlfriend, do things that a typical high school boy my age would do, only my mission to find the target and end them.

They promised they would release me to live out my days as I saw fit.

So, I would give 100 ten percent to my mission; nothing would lead me astray. When I arrived at a small two-bedroom house, it was blue with white siding and a small yard. I climbed out of the cab that dropped me out. In front of the house, I walked up the stairs; something was calling out to me, "Liam, she will need you to protect her; all you have learned will not be in vain." The voice said. "What the hell!!!" I exclaimed. I was freaking losing too much time on the airplane and not enough sleep; I just shook off the weird feeling and turned to knock on the door. A few seconds later, a woman and a man opened the door. "Hello, Liam, my name is Cassie, and this is Ron. We will be your temporary guardians until further notice, "she said sweetly. Cassie was short and petite, with long brown hair that pulled up neatly into a bun, and Ron was tall and muscular and looked like he worked out, "Hi, "I said nervously, as I followed them into the house.

"Go sit down on the sofa. I know you probably have a lot of questions, and we will answer as best we can, "she said, quickly shutting the door behind her. I investigated a small room that was quite comfortable and had little, but it had two armchairs and a sofa; I went and sat down and set my bag next to me.

"Is that all you have?" asked Ron with a questionable look on his face. " Yes, that is all that we could have, "I said sharply. "Ooo dear, no, that will not do," Cassie said. We will make sure you have all you need. She finished speaking as she looked at Ron; he nodded in agreement.

"We have a few rules; the first rule does not bring any trouble here. Second, we want you to enjoy the last year of senior year,

We also want you to make friends, he continued, We know you did not have a childhood, and you were raised to do the dirty work of others.

Still, we refuse to be a part of that. " Ron finished saying as he stood to take my hand. "Welcome to home," he said. Cassie looked at me like she wanted to cry.

"Um, but the council the rules," I said, stuttering. "Do not worry; we will take care of those old goats," Cassie said, giggling and rolling her eyes. "We want you to relax and realize that you are in a safe place. Oh, and last rule, do not tell anyone who you are, ", Ron said sternly. Give me a severe look. Okay, Son, head upstairs to the room on the right. That is your room.

I stood there for what felt like hours, shocked and feeling somewhat emotional. "Ummm hun, are you okay?" asked Cassie, a worried look on her face. "Oh yeah I'm okay," I said, grabbing my bag and heading upstairs. As I walked up the stairs and into what was now, my room it was pretty cozy had blue and dark gray paint on the walls, a twin bed, and my bathroom.

I sat on the bed and put my head in my hands. What do I do now?? I thought I would train right now if I was back at the castle, so I decided I go for a run.

I opened my bag, found some gym shorts and tank tops, put my bag in the closet, and went to the bathroom to get dressed. After that, I head downstairs to the kitchen.

Cassie was cooking, and Ron was at the table reading a newspaper." Hey, I'm going to go on a run if that's okay?" I said hesitantly. "okay enjoy. Just remember the rules and call us if you get lost coming back," Cassie said. Call you,?!? I asked, confused. "Oh yeah, I forgot, silly me," she said giggling. "Here is I programmed a new cellphone with our numbers in it." I took the phone, stunned." WOW, thank you so much!" I said, "Don't be out too late, dinner is in 30 minutes."

I turned around and headed towards the front door and I descended the stairs. Realization hit me. I have no clue where I would go. It was my first time here, so I went right

, I started running, thinking about today's events, and what tomorrow would bring. I was so lost in my thoughts that I didn't realize how far I ran I was in a neighborhood behind some houses that looked like a forest so I decided I wanted to have a heavier trail to run on I like a challenge pushing myself to make myself better.

I ran for a few more miles. My legs were begging for me to take a break, so I rested near a lake; I had seen in a clearing as I approached the river I noticed a sleeping figure underneath a tree. I walked over quietly as I didn't want to wake the person and it surprised me to see that it was a girl about my age.

What the heck!! Was she doing outside alone? I thought to myself.

Weird, doesn't she know it was dangerous to be out alone? As I approached her even closer, I noticed she had a massive gash on her head. I stopped. I was looking at her as she woke up.

It looked like it was getting pretty late as I opened up my eyes I figured I must have dozed off and I better get back to my house as I was laying there I heard footsteps and the crunching of the leaves scared me I sat straight up and turned towards the noise seeing a tall figure moving towards I jumped up, my head still throbbing matching the pounding of my heart as my mind began to race.

The figure was getting closer I started to slowly move backward so I could have a clear path enough to run, I noticed it was a boy about my age he looked like he was about 5"7 dark hair and a toned build like he was a football player or something he was getting closer and I end up bumping into a tree. I started to panic so I yelled out "HEY stop don't come any closer "the boy stopped in his tracks don't come any closer, trying to look for an exit, I scanned the area around the boy but he was blocking the exit. "Are you okay? That wound looks bad., can I look? "he asked with a gentle voice.

"No, no, "I stutterded, "stay where you are, please. I don't know you, "I said, sounding more scared than I was. "move to the side and please let me pass. I need to get home, "I said in the sternest voice I could muster. He stopped right in his tracks and move to the side with his hands up.

"I won't hurt you. What's your name? "screw that I thought I'm not giving this Adonis-looking man my name. He might be the most good-looking guy I'd ever seen, but who knows what he would try to do, so I said nothing.

"My name is Liam. Please let me help you?" he asked again "why so you could murder me? NO thank you," I said sarcastically. He laughed at me and was looking at me I like I was crazy." I will not murder you," he said.

I moved forward since he had moved to the side, still with his hands up. Suddenly, his phone rang. He went to reach for it out of his pocket and I figured this was my chance. I made a mad run for it whizzing past him.

I didn't stop. I ran as fast as I could, running faster than I ever have in my life.

What the heck was happening to me!!! as I ran out of the woods to the street I stopped for a minute trying to figure out where and catch my breath seeing I wasn't too far from I started running again hoping that boy wouldn't catch me up to me.

About,... 5 minutes later I got to my house and ran in the front door as my family was sitting in the living room; I headed upstairs, slamming my door shut. I locked the door and went to the bathroom to clean my wound, but it was not significant as it was before. It looked like a medium size scratch now.

I was in shock. What is going on with me? I questioned. I finished cleaning the cut and put it then took a quick bath to clean myself. When I was done, I got out, went to my closet, and put on a nightgown. My mind instantly drifted to the boy in the woods. "Liam," I repeated softly. "Who was he? I have never seen him at school. Why did he want to help me? He was very handsome!

Boys like him didn't ever talk to girls like me, right? Well, I'm just glad I didn't tell him my name it doesn't matter anyway, I probably wouldn't ever see him again, he probably goes to another school, but whoever was his girl was pretty lucky boys like that were always taken.

I crawled into bed. I wasn't in the mood to deal with 21 questions from my sisters and definitely not my parents.

10 mins later I heard a knock and the jiggling of my door knob,

"Zayla, darling, it's mom., open up. I have had dinner done for about 20 mins. Where gave you have been? Is everything okay?" she asked. "I'm fine. I'm tired and I ate at Jens, "I lied. I didn't enjoy lying to her, but I just couldn't right now, not until I understood what was going on. "Okay, Zayla," she said, sounding defeated. " Before you leave for school, we will talk in the morning." OK, I love you, "I said impatiently.

I love her but she can sometimes be very persistent. She always keeps going until you give in and spill your guts. I giggled.

I love her pushiness. She loved her daughters and husband but wouldn't take no for an answer. I laid down finally going over everything that happened today, but what I didn't get is Mariah., what was her problem? We used to be friends, best friends in elementary prior to middle school.

She just stopped talking to me and started hanging out with Holli, but I decided that would be a tomorrow problem. I felt my eyes getting very heavy and suddenly heard the familiar voice "It will be ok child" but I was too far gone to wonder who it was as I fell into a dreamless sleep.

Liam

Hello? I answered the call, "Hey Liam, it's Ron, dinner is ready, where are you?." Oh um, just went for a run, I got Sorta lost trying to find my way back". I said. okay understandable, he added. He gave me the directions back to the house.

"You should be careful and see you soon." I tried to chase that girl after I stopped the call. I did not see any sign of her as I left the woods. She ran so fast past me while I was distracted. I hope she is okay and why was she so scared? Questions. Hopefully, I will get the answers too, if I ever see her again. I made my way back to the house, following the instructions Ron gave me.

As I made it back and walked in the front door, I smelt the most wonderful smell.

Bacon and waffles. We never had something like that back at the compound. I made my way back to the kitchen and saw both Ron and Cassie sitting at the table. "Just in time." Cassie chirped. "Grab a plate out of the cabinet and help yourself., we are having breakfast for dinner.

"Smells delicious. We never had this back at the compound, "I said. They both looked at me, shocked.

"Well now, you're with us, son, and we will eat like this whenever you want," she added with excitement.

"Son?!" I repeated, stunned. my eyes are completely wide.

"Yes, Liam, we could never have kids," she said sadly, a hint of hurt in her voice and tears brimming in her eyes.

"Because of the council; we were supposed to be excellent warriors, it's how I and Ron met, "she added, having a distant look in her eyes.

"We fell in love, which is against the rules, and we secretly got married, a few months later, which is also forbidden and of course, the council found out, "she paused, reaching out for Ron's hand with a somber expression. She continued "My father was a general and an adviser to the elder of humans on the council they just banished us instead of putting us to death "Cassie was crying now as she kept going "so we came here and made a life for ourselves, but they had warned us if we had any children they would instantly be put to death "she got out. We are still under their watch.

I look on in utter silence, not sure how to feel about what she was saying., as she went on; "We are like a foster home., they would send boys trained like yourself, young, they would stay until they got their first assignments. "

"We always treated them like they were our sons, even helped some disappear and start over. Which we will do for you. "Cassie paused. "We trust you, "Ron stated firmly, adding to what Cassie was saying. "Of course, you can't say anything when we will do the same for you if that's what you decide. She emphasized again. "No worries. I promise I will say nothing, "I said.

Sitting back It was appalling at all what Cassie had said but I never really thought much of my future it wasn't something you thought of especially growing up how I had "don't have to decide right now she added "whatever the council wants you to do will take time; so in the meantime, you are our son, so try to enjoy yourself" "

I sat back and as well all fell silent eating relished in every bite, my mind instantly drifting back to the girl in the woods wondering if she was okay and how she got that wound on her head, there was just something about her, She was exquisite and had the most stunning Jade colored eyes, hopefully, I would see her again.

"How was the food? "Cassie's voice bringing me back finishing up as I set my fork on the plate "it was delicious" I exclaimed standing up to put my plate in the sink "just put it in the sink, we will have you help with chores and stuff tomorrow "Cassie was saying as she got up and hugged me I just stood there feeling uncomfortable because we could not show any emotion at all. But I didn't want her to feel bad, so I hugged her back "Thank you for everything, "I said awkwardly I sensed she felt the same but it passed quickly well good night you have an early morning get some sleep I headed upstairs feeling very uneasy hope this would pass they seem like great people.

I fell right asleep when I entered my room last night exasperated from everything that happen yesterday when I woke up it must have been still pretty early because it was still dark so I got up and got ready and went for a run, my routines are going to have to be different now because before I would've of be training with the other soldiers.

After I got back from running, I got a quick shower and got dressed, Cassie went shopping for me as I laughed to myself the only thing we got were hand-me-downs from the other guys or donations but she bought me a whole wardrobe in the time I was gone yesterday lord know how she knew my size I would have to ask her.

As I was getting things ready for my first day, I just couldn't believe how much things have changed in a few days. Not sure how I would pay both Cassie and Ron back for all their kindness, but I would, and that was a promise.

I mean, even my family didn't treat me that way, especially my father. He didn't even bother to say goodbye, all he said was to keep my focus on the mission and don't t screw up. He was never the same after my mom died giving birth to my brother and her death changed him for the worse If that's even true because he was pretty horrible before she died at least never to my mom that I could remember I was only 8 when she passed and my brothers are just like him.

I am like my mother, I suppose, shuttering from the memories I pushed to the back of my mind for now; The place I was in was better. My mission and the present are what I would focus on. The only way the council would allow me to be free was if I saw this through this.

Ron was already at the table when I went downstairs to get breakfast. "Did you sleep there? I joked. He laughed so deeply that the newspaper he was reading shook "nice one kid, no I just like to get caught up on my current events" he said as folded the newspaper I looked oddly at the newspaper" people still read those? I questioned even the warriors at the compound had devices they would read news on. "Yes, "he chuckled, "I prefer black and white newspaper to those devil devices," He said with a serious look in his eyes.

"Don't let him fool you he is using those devil devices as he calls them especially when he drops a duce, I burst out laughing spitting my cereal all over the table "HUSH women telling my secrets "she giggled as Ron grabbed her, and gave her a kiss with a mischievous smile.

"Stop Ron!!! she protested with a grin. "Liam doesn't want to see that, "as she pushed him away and moved towards the other end of the table so he couldn't do anything more.

"Ron will take you to school and I will pick you up she began," until we can get you a car "

I looked up in her direction, surprised. "CAR!!!! "I managed to say.

"Yes, Son" she glowed, "you are going to need to get back and forth and we won't always be available to give you a ride "she concluded, answering

I stared at her in complete awe. These people have done more for me in the last 24 hours than my father has in my entire lifetime.

"Thank you for everything, you for everything," I said strongly. "you are welcome, "they both said together

"OK, well it's time to head out "Ron called as he started heading to the front room he gave Cassie a kiss and I grabbed my bag and headed towards the front door I gave Cassie a fast hug and she closed the door behind me.

We got onto his blue two-door pickup and he started it up and we drove for about 20 minutes of awkward silence as I watch the House and trees pass me by my mind began wondering to the Dragon shifter were and about they lived and who they were. Most importantly, when the time came would I be able to do what needed to be done, I mean I never second-guessed myself before but for some reason, this time felt different, when I had to take care of a dragon shifter before I just did it without a second thought.

The council had a certain order to things, and I always taught dragon shifters upset the natural balance of things and anyone who disturb that balance needed to be put down no questions asked I was a good warrior and did whatever I am 1told, so why was I questioning things now I suppose this dragon shifter was no different worse even. Right?

The dragon shifters I had encountered in the past were the vilest, most horrible monsters, they were super strong and pretty fast and their misuse of magic to torture others was wrong and I bet this individual was no different, killing them wasn't an easy task you had one shot at it, gold blade to the heart, you had to get past hard thick scaly skin while they were in dragon form because in their human forms they had rapid healing abilities but I was no weak warrior this vile monster would meet his match.

It brought me back from my thoughts as Ron pulled up to a school that looked more like a college campus, with huge brown and reddish brick buildings, and a huge football field that had already some kids running drills.

"Well, we are here, don't be. Nervous. Have a great day and remember you are here too. Attend school, make friends and remember, especially just be a kid and do not forget the rules, "he emphasized again, like at me with a stern expression.

"No pressure, right?" asked Ron "no pressure," he said with a chuckle as he padded me on the back "Wellhead in those doors and go to the left that's the office they will give your schedule," he said as I opened the car door "oh and don't forget Cassie will be there after to pick you up, I work late "He mentioned "Thanks, "I said as I closed the door and he pulled away.

"No pressure," I repeated nervously. yes, my 216-pound 5' '10 self was nervous, rolling my eyes I faced all kinds of monsters but was nervous over a school full of teens I laughed well guess I better make the most of it as I headed into the school to the front office.