13Hello, first DB fanfic ever. Set before 'The Academy Series' (Never seen it, no spoilers) Would love reviews if you would be so kind.
Disclaimer: Does anyone really own anything around here? (In fanfiction, I mean)
Troubling Times
Artha could only watch in awe and confusion as the stars twinkled against the black sky. Well, at least some of the did. He was watching them for a reason, cause no sooner had Moordryd and finished their match and became part of the Academy, stars had been reported to becoming shooting stars, all going in the same direction. The only really problem was, all of the dragons were becoming more hostile and weaker because of this new occurrence from nature. It had to be stopped, but no one knew how and, of course, Artha, being Artha, wanted to do something about it, Dragon Booster style.
A nudge from behind him caused Artha to come back from his own thoughts into reality. Turning around in surprise, he found he dragon, Beau, blinking at him at curious, tired eyes. Artha rubbed Beau's snout with affection. Being the golden dragon of legend, Beau would immediately sense if anything life threatening was upon Dragon City, but from all Artha knew, Beau was being just like every other dragon.
"Hey boy," Artha whispered happily,"Come to get me to go to bed, have ya?"
All Beau could do as a response was a low yawn and a nod of the head. Artha smiled softly at his dragon's actions.
"You will never change, will you boy?"
Beau looked cheekily up at the sky, as if pretending to take a long moment to think, then shook his head continuously, and finally smiled a smile that could only be pure Beau.
"Thought so." Artha concluded as the pair made their way to Beau's holding Pen.
Artha found himself resting on Beau's asleep chest that morning. As much as Artha was a little confused of how he got there, he didn't take any opportunity to just jump off and leave. Considering dragons are much more warm-blooded than humans, their body warmth was extremely warm and listening to Beau's beating heart was also pretty down right soothing. To think, once upon a time, Artha had actually hated dragons. Hard to believe after all they have been through together. The peace was disturbed, however, by Lance's loud shouts from the other side of the stables.
"Artha." "Artha!" "ARTHA!"
"Okay, okay...I'm up. I'm up." Artha called drowsily back, releasing a yawn from his windpipe. Before he had the chance to get up, though, Kitt came into the stable with a rolled up piece of paper in her hand.
"So that's where you were hiding, lazy bones," Kitt teased, raising an eyebrow at the sight before her,"Doesn't the word 'Bed' mean anything to you?"
Artha could not help but roll his eyes. "I'm guessing Lance and you aren't just looking for me to give me a wake up call, are ya?"
"Nope. Actually, we were looking for the two of you," motioning towards Beau,"'cause someone has decided to go up against you and Moordryd today."
Artha and Beau looked at each other, then back to Kitt with equaly confused expressions. "You're kidding me, right?"
"Sometimes, I wonder if I should call the two of you Twins." Kitt whispered to herself under her breath.
"What was that?"
Giving an annoyed glare, Kitt added,"The proof is right here if you want it." Tossing the sheet of paper towards her friend. It landed loosely at Artha's feet as he slid the roll open to read it's contents.
Hello Dragon Booster,
Yes, I know who you are and I have a preposition for you.
You see, my dragon and your dragon go way back.
I believe it's time for them to reunite.
For a dark time is upon us.
The dragon human war is coming and we all wish to prepare.
Meet me at the stadium at 1:30 this afternoon.
Shadow Booster will also be there.
If you refuse, still come to say how much of a chicken you are.
Sincerely,
A, hopefully, new alliance.
"Whoever this is means business," Artha thought aloud.
"Or just to see you prove you're a chicken," Kitt concluded with a sly grin.
"Well, if you are right, then she'll get a surprise."
"Whatever, just get ready, that race starts in half an hour."
I know, bad. But I'm trying to do a cliffhanger, I hope it's working. Anyway will be waiting on reviews.