the Bond - Book One

Chapter 7) Rock

"So are we ready to go ?" "I believe so Princess." "Are you ready, Alex." "Yes, I'm ready." "Here we go." We started the journey once more, we were back into our human forms. Rock was behind us, watching out for our six. Ember was in front, and I was in the middle for reasons I do not no of. We kept on walking up the trail, then finally we found an opening at the end of the tunnel of plants. It opened up into a beautiful valley, flowers were blooming in the soft green grass, and birds were chirping in the lush fruit trees. It was as beautiful as a summer's eve, I couldn't believe my eyes. I even saw deer playing in the distance with a bunny; a mother bear and her two cubs were traveling down a lovely clear stream. It seemed like everything was at peace, but that peace wouldn't last for long because a war was going to be held here between two great forces. That's if we couldn't stop it before it gets to this beautiful and peaceful place filled with life and love.

"Oh how beautiful this place is." "It won't be so beautiful if we can't stop the war from reaching it." "Why must you be so negative Alex ?" "Because it's the truth. If we don't stop this war, everything will cease to exist, even the most beautiful of things." "The Prince is right my lady, if the war isn't stopped, everything you see here and more will be gone." "Well then, let's stop it together. With our combined forces we will stop this feud in a matter of days, and with our plan, they will have to give up." "Your right Ember, we will succeed in stopping this war, even if it means that we have to put our differences aside and come together as one item." "I believe this plan will work, but we must do this in front of your parents. I will be honored to help you two kiss, but if your parents do not see it for their own eyes, it won't work." "Rock is right Alex, we must find a spot we know our parents both go on a daily basis." "I know but where would they both go on a daily basis ? I don't see how we can get them to come to the same spot at the same time without killing each other." "Good question, umm, oh I have an idea. What if we trick them to come here ?" "Are you saying that we should trick our parents to get them to come here ? What would be our reason ? What would we say ?" "It's easy Alex, all we have to do is convince them that they need a break from this war, and come have a picnic in this area." "My father would never go on a picnic with his 18 year old son, who is a skilled warrior. It won't work." "Do you have a little sister ?" "Yes, why ?" "Use her to convince him to go on the picnic, trust me, father's almost always never turn down their younger daughter. Just tell your little sister that it would help your father if we went on a picnic to get away from the stresses of war, and that she is the only one who can convince him to go." "Alright, but you owe me if it doesn't work, got it." "Got it."

Alex's Family

So we went our separate ways to put our plan into action, Ember went to her castle, Rock stayed behind, and I went to my father's castle. When I arrived home, of course my mother was livid that I had been gone so long, but my father just looked on with no expression on his face. "Why were you gone so long Alexander ? I was getting worried about you, you know." "I know mother, I know. Have you seen Lily anywhere ?" "As a matter of fact I have, she's in the library, looking at pictures of the outside world, you know how she is. Always wanting to see what's on the other side of the wall." "Yeah, I'll talk later mother, and thank you." "Your welcome darling, and don't be late for dinner Alexander. I'm making your favorite, Roasted Buffalo." "Sounds delicious mother, and I promise I won't be late." I hurried trying to get to the library, so I could get the plan rolling. When I got to the library, Lily was sitting at the window, looking at some eagles hunting outside. "Have you ever seen something so beautiful brother ?" "Actually I have, out beyond the wall." "Wow, what was it like ? Tell me." "It was so beautiful like you could never imagine. There were birds singing in the fruit bearing trees, deer playing in a meadow. A mother bear and her two cubs walking next to a crystal clear stream going deep into the forest." "Wow, sounds amazing, like an adventure just waiting to happen. Tell me more big brother." "Well, instead of me telling you, how about we go see it in person." "Father would never approve, he say that spending time in the forest means losing precious war time." "But he'll listen to you and mother, right." "That's if we can get him away from the map." "You can." "What do you mean brother ?" "I mean that you could get him away from the map, by acting like you do with mother. Doesn't it work on father ?" "You're right, okay I'll do it." She ran out the library carrying out my plan to get him to that one specific place in the forest. Everything's coming together perfectly, just like we planned.

Ember's Family

I flew into my den as my father watched me land next to the edge of the balcony. "Where have you been ?" "What does it look like I went ?" "It looks like you went on a hunting trip without me." "Yep, it was tasty." "What did you have for a snack." "A lovely little deer." "Sounds delicious." "It was, want come with me and try some. I left five deer alive for later hunting, but we can go try some now if you want to." "Sounds tempting, alright you've convinced me. When do we leave ?" "In about fifteen minutes." "Why wait so long ? We could go right now." "Because I want to talk with my little sister's if you don't mind. I have been gone for almost three days, I think I owe them an explanation for why I was gone so long." "Alright I'll be waiting." "By." I started my way down the airway to the kitchen where I know all my younger sisters love to hang out while I'm out on a hunt. As I entered the kitchen, my sisters had no idea I was approaching. I came up behind Icicle and jump scared her, she screeched and jumped out of her seat and fell on her tail. "That's not funny Ember !" "Yes it is." "Ember !!!" My eight little sisters jumped on top of me so quickly that I almost fell off my feet. "Easy my sister's, it is alright now. I'm home and there is no need to be so frantic." "But elder, you were gone for so long, we've missed you." "I know that is why before I leave for another hunt with father, I wanted to come and see you younglings." "You're leaving already ?" "Yes, but I promise, I shall not be as long as before, ok." "Yes elder." "Good, now tell me what has happened since I've been gone." Apparently, my father has gotten a hold of Bolder, and that he is going to be here in about ten days. Then my youngest sister told me that father has found tunnels under the palace that lead to the Werewolf H.Q, at least that's what Greenleaf said. Plus, he also got permission from Sapphire that he could use me in his center for his plan, but that is all about to change. "Alright, thank you my sister's, but I must now go speak with Sapphire." "But Ember we just got started." "Don't worry, Sapphire will tell me the rest of the new information. I will speak with you when I come back to my den. See ya later alligator." "See ya later alligator !" I started towards the airway, then flew to Sapphire's sleeping chamber. She was sleeping as usual on her stash of treasure that she hoarded over the years. I looked at her in amazement as she rolled over to look me in the eyes to see who I was and why I was disturbing her slumber. "Oh, my lady welcome home." "I am proud to be home Sapphire." "What troubles you my dear ?" "Why did you let my father use me as a pawn in his plan ?" "Because I believe that you are the perfect dragon for this plan to be successful." This isn't good at all, Sapphire is supposed to be on my side. Maybe I should have brought Rock with me to persuade her to help me in my plan. "Well it would please me if you came along on a hunting trip to the Forest." "Well it does sound appetizing." "Please." "Oh why not ? Ok you get your wish my lady, but if any werewolves show up, promise me that you will let me take care of it." "You know I can't make any promises." "Alright, but remember, I won't hesitate to kill anything that is a threat to you." "Ok." Sapphire stood up and waited for me to take off. I took flight to meet father at my balcony, Sapphire following close behind. I landed next to my father who clearly looked impatient. "What took you so long ? And why is Sapphire here ?" "Because I want her to come along with us on the hunt just incase something happens." "Alright, well then let's go then on your little hunting trip." We took off in the direction of the place where I and Alex would meet, and where Rock waited patiently for our return. "Sapphire, there is someone at the hunting spot I think you should see." "Who is it my lady ?" "You'll recognize him when you see him." "Of course my lady, but are you positive that I know who this entity is ?" "Yes, I am very positive that you will recognize this entity when you see him." "I trust you."

Alex's Family

After an hour of waiting in the library, I decided to go find my father and little sister. I heard their voices in the throne room, as I entered, they looked at me. Both my father and sister were smiling, and they had the look of curiosity on their faces. "What ?" "Alex my son, why would you want to show me something that I've already seen ?" "I know you've already seen it, but I thought it would be a great place to take a break from the negatives of war." "Well father said that he doesn't need a break. Which I think is a lie." "Listen my children, I have no need to take a break from something I'm enjoying." "You're lying father, I know you are." "Yes, Lily's right. You need a break father, I believe a nice picnic would help you relax." "Alright, alright, we'll go, but under one condition." "What is it father ?" "I want you two to leave me be after this." "Alright." "Can we leave now ?" "Of course we can let's go get some deer for  lunch." And so me and my small unknowingly family left to go meet up with Ember in the Forest.