The Dragons Mark

Chapter 9: Teal rules

                                           Teal looked around her at the people leaning against the wall, then up at the dragons circling above her. Once she relaxed Nyla and Xerus had taken flight again and were chasing each other around to amuse the crowd. Kob came back in with no visible injuries. The staff rubbed the muscles until they relaxed then his leg and wing were fine. Dragons weren't just meant for flight, they were built to take a fall to. As soon as he was in the room Nyla retreated to the area where the female dragons where sitting and flirting with guest. Most of the dragons were showing off for the crowd but not Xerus and Kob, desperate for revenge Kob took up a spot on a rail near where Xerus had sat down. When Teal glanced back a few minutes later they were still in the corner but now they were shoving each other around. The war between the two beasts had apparently turned into a slap fight reminiscent of a couple of cranky children.

                                          Teal rolled her eyes and tried to ignore them. Xerus caught her eye roll and quietly backed away from Kob giving him a snarky growl. Xerus dove down and did a few flips trying to get Teals attention back on him and it worked. He landed on a rail and watched her far below him with an excited smile.

                                         Angrily Kob zoomed down and landed on the rail beside Xerus. Xerus rolled his eyes and ignored him but Kob kept snarling at him. Xerus blew some fire for the other dragons to dodge and dive trough making the crowd applaud and cheer. Kob reached over when the guests weren't looking and pinched Xerus. The response was not what Kob had hoped for, Xerus moved away and watched the crowd for opportunities to make them jump and cheer. Kob snarled louder and crept up on Xerus who kept ignoring him until finally out of irritation Kob shoved him. Xerus looked down at Teal then in response to Kob's actions Xerus turned his back towards him and let out a fart so loud that it ricocheted through the giant room making visitors either burst out laughing or run gagging for the exits. Xerus looked down at Teal who was rolling with laughter like the rest of the humans on the ground. Meanwhile Kob had turned an unusual shade of green. He growled at Xerus quietly, looking like he was about to be sick.

                                         Down below Teal roared with laughter as the workers emerged to see what the fuss was about; Doc was right behind them "what is all the noise? Some of the guests ran out looking green."

                                          "Kob is trying to pick a fight with Xerus" Teal answered in between breaths "so Xerus farted on him" she burst out laughing as Xerus pinned Kob's head on the rail then sat on it, farted again and looked around with glee as the visitors erupted in cheers and fits of laughter again.

                                        "I think I like the effect you have on him." Doc smiled at her then went back inside waving off the staff that thought there was another emergency.

                                          Up above Teal noticed Sage and Knifejaw, she smiled at the two and bowed her head in respect. With a smile Sage did the same then pressed herself tightly against him. Knifejaw winked at her then soared into the air higher and higher before seamlessly turning into a spiral dive making the entire room take notice. Soon it became a challenge to see who could outdo whom with the best aerial trick. After several hours Doc's voice came over the loudspeaker announcing that it was now closing time. The crowd reluctantly headed for the exits all complaining and promising to be back tomorrow.