Dragonsoul-Awakening

Chapter 13

Vela's pov

I should try and stop falling unconscious all the time...
That was my first thought when I managed to open my eyes.
I got up and scanned the area I was. It was a neat small wooden room, not much different then the ones on Beserker island (they looked more tided up though). The bed was also very comfortable. I did however wished for more privacy. The guy from earlier was here as well. Only knelt to the floor, his face faced down as if he was praying. "Uh...what are you..." "I am so, so, SO sorry!" He squeaked, sitting up and clapping his hands together. "...dude, it's..." "T-the defenders of the wing r-really care about t-their safety, they didn't knew you and saw you as a threat..." "Uhm, ok, so..." "We never do any harm to any of our people or outsiders, we only knock them out." "Dude..." "I-in case you feel nausea, more pain or see spots or stars, please inform us as soon as..." "STOP TALKING!" I snapped at him as he continued rambling their tribe rules or whatever. He looked up, blinking at me. "I get it you, only protected your tribe, it's fine" I said while getting up. "What's your name?" "R-r-raven...?" "I'm going to leave the first two R's out if you don't mind. Nice to meet you. I'm Vela. Not to be rude, but is there something to eat? I'm starving" "s-sorry t-to disappoint you but you first..."
"I would like to have a private conversation with the two of you". Raven immidiatly turned around, his hand placed on his heart, kneeling down as a woman with short blond hair came inside, a blond man following her. She walked past Raven, gently patting his shoulder as she came towards me, looking down. I frowned up at her. "...and you are ...?" "That would be Queen Mala, queen and leader of the defenders of the wing of Caldera Bay" The man came forward but the woman raised her hand to stop him. "Fancy name, but listen, I have no idea who you are or what your tribe rules are. I only want to get my dragon and leave. And get some food, DANG I'm starving. What did you say you wanted to do first? A chit chat? Sure, we can start now". Both men looked shocked at me as soon as these words left my mouth. No hate to a leader, but she's not my boss.
"... From where do you come from?" "Beserker island" "That explains your ill-mannered behavior to our queen" that guy snarled "Throk... Let me and Raven handle our... Guest". "But my queen...". "I gave you an order, Throk" the queen lady said in a stern cold voice, her gaze darkening. Throk only nodded, bowing down as he left the room. "Where is my dragon?" I peeped in as soon as he left. "Your Skrill is...."
*BANG*
We all turned towards the door as it swung open. Elektra, followed by three other guards, pushed her way in past Throk, who let out a "WHAT THE...?". She was holding a bag, who the guards tried to take back from her. With just a jump (and stomping on one of the guards in the progress), she came towards me, plopping the bag on my lap. "I got you something!" She said, pride sparkling in her eyes. My gaze shifted between her, the bag and the people around me "to my defense, I never teached her to steal". Elektra let out a groan as I handed back the Bag of stolen goods to the nearby guard "U should have at least eaten one before giving it back". "Zipp it Elektra!" I growled back.
The sound of Mala clearing her throat filled the room. We both turned to her as she made a signal to the guards to leave the room. As soon as they left, her stern gaze turned back to us. "So. You seem to have the same ability like Raven".
*Shit, I forgot that People can't understand if I talk to her*
"Hehe, guess the cats out of the bag" I brushed it off, trying to seem chill.
"So, what exactly are you?"
"Ma... I-i mean my queen, that's..." Raven tried to intervene.
"A very bold question" I finished. "but I could ask you the same" I replied, pointing at the young boy.
Queenie crossed her arms "so you don't know". "Whelp, that's why I'm traveling. To find out about... Well everything". I gently patted Elektra's head who nudged my arm in command of cuddles. "What about..."
But before she could finish her question, guards came rushing inside the room. "M-my queen, another incident!". "What?! Did it attack the sanctuary?". "Luckily no, but..." The guards eyes narrowed as they saw me, prob not wanting to reveal anymore info about the 'incident'. Mala gritted her teeth together.
"Sound the alarm. Split the guards in groups to protect the dragons and the village. Sent a small group to the Great Protector just in case. Raven you guard our guest". "B-b-but I can help! You know I can!". She placed her hand on his shoulder, giving him a concerned, but soft look before following the guard and slamming the door shut. There was a long silent pause between me and Raven before I broke it.
"Sooooooooooooo.... Now what?"

30 minutes later

3rd person view
The queen walked back to her village, her guards following. She was fuming in rage. All those traps, guards, lookouts: nothing. Only more victims. She sighed in defeat as she reached the door where her guest was held. As she opened the door, her eyes widened. The room was empty.
No...
She stormed out, calling out for the guards.
No, no, no...
Don't let anything happen to him....
She ran towards the troops. "The outsider is gone, including Raven" she snarled.
If she did something to him... ANYTHING to him I will...
"Spread out the troops, cover as much ground as possible, catch them before they got to far." The guards nodded and split up, a few staying close to their leader.
"My Queen! In the sanctuary!"
The guards standing watch waved at them, pointing inside.
Mala's head was spinning. Did the stranger trap him inside? Is she using him as bait? Is she holding not only him but also the dragons as hostage?
Before the guards could tell her anything, she pulled out her long blade, storming in as her troops followed. She called out to Raven, hoping, begging nothing happened to him.
"M-mala?"
His soft voice echoed through the caves as she turned around the corner. Raven was standing right before the Speed Stinger den, save and sound. Both his Dragon and the Skrill were standing next to him. She ran towards him, hugging him tightly. "U-uh...are you okay...?"
She pulled back, grabbing his arms. "The girl, where is she??? Did she do anything to you? I WILL cut off her arms of she..." She stopped as Raven pointed down. The Queen looked oder the edge, only to see her guest sitting on the ground petting the Speed Stingers.
"You are such a good boy! Yes you are, yes you are! Oh, aren't you a little sweet heart! Need a little scratchy scratchy behind your neck? Your such a cutie! Aren't u all ADORABLE!"
I stared at her, feeling conflicted. "Vela h-heard the d-distressed dragons.... S-she only came in to c-calm them!" Raven explained, playing with his fingers. And indeed. unlike before, the dragons were all calmed down now, only soft purring sounds were echoing through the caves.
Her Skrill jumped down, helping her human friend to get back up, the girl's eyes lighting up as soon as she saw her.
"Oh, hi Queenie!" Vela chirped "yeah so these guys would love to get something else to eat for next week instead of fruit and fish. Wait what did you say?" A short pause "Lamb chops? Sure I can ask. So they would like to have some Lamb next week. Or Yak. Either or, but at least something else, they are getting bored by the taste of fish, you'd that be okay? Speaking of food, IM SO HUNGRY, could I get something to eat now?"
Mala looked at Raven next to her, then back to her as she let out a sigh, putting back her sword in her sheat as she said "it's almost dinner time anyway...."