Shortly after I spoke to the Rubeus Dragon, I recieved a letter from General Masaru, telling me that I could now look up and down again. The next morning, I awoke from the sound of my parents yelling at someone.445Please respect copyright.PENANAAyWm3ohlNx
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I tried to ignore it and fall back asleep, but they only got louder. So I got into a basic dress and kimono, walked out of my room and down the hall, to look for my parents and whoever they were yelling at.445Please respect copyright.PENANA99OdI0JwLb
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When I turned down the main hall I found my parents at the front door, looking at a man. "Either you get out of the way and let me in, or I'll let myself in. Decide," I immediately recognized the voice as General Masarus. Why did he want to get in? And why were my parents blocking him? They know that he's perfectly capable of moving them out of his way, so why try and stay put?
I walked up to them, and slightly pushed my parents out of the way to confront the General. If the yelling went any farther, it would definitely get out of hand. "Welcome, General! What's going on?" I felt the fury of my parents rise at that moment, but luckily they could do nothing... Not with him around. "Well, Ms. Kosdor, I came to speak with you about a," he paused, glancing at my parents, "private and urgent matter. Did you not receive a letter this morning?" I shook my head, "No, I don't think I have. What does it look like?"
His eyes flashed with both anger and concern, "That information, I can't disclose to you at this time. Please, come with me."
"Allow me to get dress-"
"Don't worry about getting into something else. What your wearing is fine," He said, once more glancing at my father and mother, "Come." So I did, and walked with him into the streets. "Keep your head down." I did as told. "Why? What's going on?"
"You'll find out soon enough. Just follow every order I give. Understand?" I only gave a nod. "Here," He said, pulling me into an abandoned building. "Shut your eyes. Keep them shut no matter what happens." I closed them, confused as to what was going on. "General, did I do someth-"
"No. Keep quiet now." With a huff, I shut my mouth. Slowly I began to feel hot, and fuzzy; odd, as if the world wasn't real. As if I was in my dream land. I heard the sound of wood popping like it was being burned. Then there was the smell of smoke... Smoke of a wildfire, and a campfire.
Look up at me. Open your eyes.
It was the Dragon... But my orders. I should follow my orders.
"Do you hear him?" I nodded. "Do as he says." I opened my eyes, and looked up. All I could see, was darkness.
Speak, girl. What do you see?
"Dark- no- pure black."
What of now?
Slowly the black turned dark red, then golden. Then I saw him... I could see the Rubeus dragon. He had dark ruby colored scales, large bright gold eyes, wings and a long spiked tail. The dragon stood tall, his head bowing so it didn't go through the roof. "I see you." The dragon grinned, flashing its white canines.
All of me?
"I think so, yes."
Then you are her.
I didn't know what to say to his statement. It was... Odd.
I knew he was right. I knew he would find you. Finally. Finally!
He roared, shaking the building. The General appeared beside the dragon, crossing his arms studying me. "Hmph. I guess I did."
"What do you mean?"
"What I mean? I mean a lot of things," He smiled. The dragon began to disappear, and he walked to stand directly in front of me, "let's just say... You are more than what you think you are. You are surrounded by enemies and friends. You are oblivious. But your soul is aware. You are not the great fool you think you are. You have a strength in you, Ena. Find it before you're trapped." Then he was engulfed in fire, and vanished.
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I walked out of the building, not knowing what to think of what just happened. It was terrifying, amazing, and confusing all at once. And what he said... Before I'm trapped? Find a strength? What strength? What in the world was I supposed to find? I'm not spectacular. The best I have for a 'strength' is my knowledge of how to navigate the city, and it's best hiding spots and escape routes.
I looked at the sky and sighed. "Ma'am." I looked back down, and saw two guards, one holding a scroll sealed by a red ribbon in their hand. "You- you're being thrown out of the clan. From this day on, you're clanless." A guard said, passing me the scroll. I untied the ribbon, unrolled the scroll, and read,
Ena,
You have been hereby named Clanless, by the Kosdor family.
You have no surname, and no belongings to possess other than the clothes you bear. You must be outside of clan walls by nightfall, or you will face a punishment worse than being named Clanless.
We send our prayers, however you may not need them.
-Rubeus Council
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I closed the scroll, growing shaky. Named Clanless... It will be my death. "May I say goodbye to my sister?" The guards shook their heads, "Lady and Lord Kosdor have given strict orders for you to be arrested on sight if you're seen on their land or near Yui Kosdor."445Please respect copyright.PENANAnUrAwnlHZU
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I bit back tears as I nodded my understanding. "Tell her for me, that I'll miss her, I love her, and I send many blessings. Then tell Lady and Lord Kosdor, that I pray for them to burn in hell," I said. The guards only nodded. I know they won't tell them, but at least my burning hatred for the Lord and Lady will be known amongst the guards... At least a piece of my pain isn't hidden