The American Dragon

Hear-ye Hear-ye

A week goes by. Then a month. Everyday Melody stays by either Athena, or Hanzo's side. Wherever either one is at, you'll find Melody not too far behind.

Over the course of a month, Hanzo allowed his dragons to get to know her better as a person. Now they can't get enough of her. When relaxing, they'll all curl up in a corner and take a nap. There's been many a time where Hanzo finds them like this once he's done with his solo training. He can't help but find it to be cute.

When he does let them out, they keep a look out for her just like Sofia would. Speaking of Sofia and the dragons. They're jumping around the training room playing. 'At least they are keeping themselves busy for once'

Hanzo turns his attention back to his target. Though he notices that Melody is a lot closer than she usually is whenever he's practicing. She stares at him, anticipating his aim. Instead of making the shot like he usually does, he turns to her, offering his bow to her. She raises an eyebrow to him. He nods, confirming that he wants her to try. And so she does. The second he let go of the weapon, Melody hunched over due to the massive weight the object has. Hanzo chuckles and picks it back up for her.

"Here..." Hanzo steps behind her and raises it up. Taking her hands into his, he begins to show her what to do.

Drawing back her arm, bow in hand, he explains that it's best to let go when exhaling. She nods and does so. Inhale, exhale. Inhale...exhale. The arrow flies threw the air, hitting the target nearly dead on. Amazed by this, Melody turns to Hanzo with her eyes sparkling for more excitement- more training...with him...

"I would not mind training you, Melody. It would be my honor to help you."

'Hanzo you are such a nice guy once you get to know him. He's been so gentle and patient with me thus far' Melody thinks to herself.

Melody nods. Hanzo lets her out of his grip, setting his weapon over his head, the string resting across his chest.

"I hate being the one to break a peaceful moment, but I have been asked to ask you about the amulet. How did you come to find such a relic in the first place?"

'Mercy says I need to rest my throat so I can't talk as often as everyone else.'

"I see." he says, "How about we go find paper and a pencil?" Melody agrees.

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From what Melody had explained on paper to how she found the amulet became puzzling since she was in an odd place.

She explained that she and Athena had went hiking with Sofia. In the mountain state, Colorado. She was visiting family during summer and wanted to show Athena a few places that she's gone to. One of them is a hiking trail up the side of a mountain. Sofia loved going there. The incline and low air pressure was tough to handle for Athena since she was knew to it at the time, so they often took five minute breaks. That way they can enjoy the sights and for Athena to get accumulated to the area.

During one of their little breaks, Sofia had wondered off. Telling Athena she'd be back, Melody went after Sofia. The dog had been chasing something but she couldn't tell what it was only that it was pretty fast. Once she caught up to the dog, she was digging at the ground. Melody leaned against the rock when it moved. A chunk of rock broke off, and falling with it was the amulet.

"So it fell from a broken piece of rock that you happened to lean on?"

Melody nods.

"I suppose that makes sense."

Melody went further by explaining the story behind the amulet. Momo had told her the story of the Japanese Dragon. By telling the Japanese Dragons' story, she also told of the other two. Melody admits that she hadn't really been paying attention to the old lady when she was telling the two girls about the dragons, but she managed to catch a few details about where they were located and in what relics.