Dawn of the Wolf Dragons: Book one; A Dark Beginning (unedited version)

Chapter 7

I stood there with my mouth hanging wide open. "But how...." I started.

She shook her head. "That information is to be kept solely to the CheetahHawks. " She said sternly. "Anyways, it's now or never. Do you want help or not?"

"I don't want to make a habit of running off with every stranger in the woods" I said, glancing at Red. "But I can't ignore the possibility that you really are genuinely trying to help." This could be a trap though... I thought.

"She saved my life!" Red pointed out. "We can't just send her away!"

"Fine! But one wrong move and thats it for you!" I tried to sound fierce but I ended up sounded sheepish.

"Of course. I can assure you. My name's Cymry." She purred.

I don't like this at all.

We entered the den and filled Quinn in. I had dragged the leaf-ish dragon to the cave to inspect him. Cymry had shoved some herbs in his mouth to knock him out.

"Hey look!" Red exclaimed. "Cymry's wings are like mine as well! She can give me flying lessons instead of Skye!" 

Sky snorted.

"Sorry! It's just hard to see your little wings anyway!" Red said.

"I can't." Cymry said frowning.

"You can't fly either!?" I cried frustrated.

"No! Well, yes. My wings are designed for gliding. They are not strong enough to support me for longer than five minutes. I can ride thermals and wind currents but I can't fly really. A couple flaps into a tree I suppose but, since we can run fast, we get enough momentum to glide." She said with a half hearted smile.

"Well then, Skye it's all you!" Red said.

"Guys." I whispered.

"What?" they both said.

"If that Dragon found us then, the rest may already know we are here." I explained.

"We have to go!" Red said, understanding.

"let's pack up!" Quinn said, gathering our supplies.

"I'm afraid that's not possible." Said a calm voice.

We all froze. I felt the blade of a sword press against my back.

"Turn around slowly."

We did as told. A tangerine coloured Dragon was in the entrance of the cave with the Dragon patrol we saw the other day. He tied cloth around our snouts and escorted us out. I whipped my head around to where Skye was. They weren't there. The invisibility spell! We were thrown down to the ground. A flash of pain echoed through my front leg. I tried to get up but it was too painful. Cymry had her claws tied up as well. Wait! If I could turn into a dragon then my cloth would break and- My head was smashed with a  rock. The world went black.

I was flying above the Dragon palace. It was a beautiful day, and there was a cool breeze. I wasn't there to enjoy the view however. I was looking for my child. Egg, actually. The Dragon king wants it dead. I can't allow him to succeed. I entered the forest. Where could Jamar have put it? I then saw the cherry tree he had spoken about. I lifted the branches. Aha! I found the egg. I flew farther into the forest. I left the egg under the lone acacia tree that was surrounded by bushes. It took me a while to get back. As I was about to exit the forest, I was knocked to the ground. I got up and ran. As my attacker gained on me, I noticed the king flying in my direction. I must run! I have to protect the egg. I can't let them know where I put it. I was about to duck under a tree and head back in towards the forest but my leg was caught on a root. I stumbled and tried to get back up but the guards reached me first. "Help!" I cried but deep down I knew it was no use. They grabbed me and flew me back to the palace. I tried not to think about what was going to happen but, I knew.

"Where are we!" I exclaimed into the dark. It took a while for my eyes to adjust, but I could still barely see.. "Quinn? Red?" I grimaced. "-Cymry?"

"Yes." Cymry's casual voice drifted through the air.

"Where are we?"

"In prison, duh." She must have stood up because I felt a swift breeze. "There are Guards patrolling down the halls. They are at the other side right now."

"Where are Red and Quinn?" I asked , realizing that they must not be in the dark cell.

"They were taken to be interviewed." She yawned.

I was really getting angry. "This happened when?" I demanded.

"About five hours ago." she said

"What!? I have to go save them!" I cried.

She put her paw out in front of me to hold me back. "It's no use. the guards have the key, obviously, and the alarm will go off." She motioned up at the ceiling. there was a teeny camera with a blinking red light. She stopped. "Listen" she whispered.

Footsteps. The guards where coming! I nodded and peered through the bars. Quinn and Red! they were coming back. 

Wait, The King was there as well! He grumbled as he approached our cell. "These two were no use. Grab the other two and let's head back to my quarters." 

Cymry gave a soft hiss. At the same time I growled quietly.

The King peered through the bars. "You two come with me." He looked at the guards. "execute the others while I'm gone."