Dragon Rider Academy Book 1

Chapter 15: Not so big bad wolf

Soren left the Academy and made his way back to his dorm room. He changed out of his school uniform and into something more fitting for spending the day in the city.  He dressed himself in brown pants, black leather boots, a white button up shirt and a blue jacket. He strapped his magic bag to his belt. As he opened the door of his room to leave, he looked down at the elvish silver sword his father had given him. He didn't really know what was in the city and he didn't know what to expect, plus he was going to have three pretty girls walking around with him, so he decided to take the sword for some extra protection. He also didn't want to walk around the city with a rare weapon out in the open, so he placed it into the magic bag.

Soren walked to the main gate of the dorms entryway. He saw Bella standing by herself, leaning against one of the pillars of the entryway. She was dressed in thigh length high-heeled boots, black pants, a black shirt with an opening that revealed the top part of her cleavage and a short white jacket. "Hey, Bella!", called Soren.

Bella turned to see Soren walking up to her. "Oh Soren. There you are".

"Sorry about the wait. I hope you weren't waiting long", said Soren as he walked up to Bella.

Bella shook her head. "It's not you I was worried about waiting on too long".

Soren looked around and didn't see Tifa and Sylvia anywhere. "Where are Sylvia and Tifa?", Soren asked.

Bella sighed. "I assume they're still getting ready. I don't know why they're taking so long. We're just going for a walk around the city. They always have to over think things. I warned them that if they took too long, I would take you around the city myself", she said.

Soren giggled. "By the way, Bella. That outfit really looks really nice on you".

Bella's face turned slightly red. "Oh, really?"

Soren nodded. "Yes. When you're dressed in regular clothing, you still have the flair of a princess. That outfit really gives notice of your beauty. Like a panther prowling in the jungle trees".

Bella every part of Bella's face turned red. "Wow, you really know how to make a girl feel special. Thanks, Soren. I think you look really good in your outfit too".

Soren blushed and rubbed the back of his head. That's when they heard someone approach them. "Excuse me, Princess Bella".

Soren and Bella saw a boy with grey hair, wolf ears and a wolf tail approach them. The boy had a muscular build, but not has much as Soren. He was wearing a Black uniform, indicating he was from a high noble family. He stood in front of Bella as he bowed. "Greetings to you Princess Bella. My name is Alfred Greyclaw. Son of Marquis Greyclaw. I am every so honored to meet you."

Bella sighed. She never cared much for formalities, but as a princess, she knew that she had to show the proper manners of a princess from time to time. Even around people she wasn't interested in. She wasn't wearing a skirt, but she bowed in the way she would if she was wearing one. "Greetings to you too, Alfred Greyclaw. If you are here then that means you were selected by a dragon egg. You have my congratulations", Bella said politely.

Alfred laughed. "Why thank you, my princess. You honor me with your praise."

The wolf boy then looked up and down at Bella's outfit and ogled her. "I must say, Bella. You look very fetching in your outfit".

Bella groaned. "Thank you, sir Alfred. That's kind of you".

Alfred approached Bella. "I must assume that you are on your way to have a walk around the city. If you would permit me, I would be happy to escort you around. Perhaps we could get to know each other better and have some dinner."