Dragon Binder: Book One of th...

By RussellKephart

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Dragon Bound, where one binds themselves to a dragon egg hatching it, gaining powerful magic and strength. T... More

End of a Emperor (Bonus Scene)
World Map
Chapter 1: Yina Athara
Chapter 2: Training
Chapter 3: The Spar
Chapter 4: Family
Chapter 5: Defiance
Chapter 6: Dragon Egg
Chapter 7: The Binding
Chapter Eight: Sad Farewell
Chapter Nine: Belsenth
Chapter 10: Healer
Chapter 11: Criminal
Chapter 12: Memories
Chapter 13: Unexpected Ally
Chapter 14: Escape
Chapter 15: The Plan
Chapter 16: Flight
Chapter 17: Ardasha
Chapter 18: Uncontrollable
Chapter 19: Smuggled
Chapter 20: Separate Paths
Chapter 21: Journey
Chapter 22: Growth
Chapter 23: The Storm
Chapter 24: Revelations
Chapter 25: Final Stretch
Chapter 26: The Raptors
Chapter 27: Stranger
Chapter 28: Finale
Chapter 29: Cost of Battle
Chapter 30:
Chapter 31: Bredan
Chapter 32: Unexpected Reunion
Chapter 33: Momentary Relaxation
Chapter 34: Docks
Chapter 35: Departure
Chapter 36: Open Seas
Chapter 37: Broken Calm
Chapter 38: Unexpected Victory
Chapter 39: Voyages End
Chapter 40: Alary
Chapter 42: The Roost
Chapter 43: Rebel Lily

Chapter 41: Hydra

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By RussellKephart

Yina could not really look around to much, Adar was almost running with how fast the man was walking towards the registration office.  All the woman could do was roll her eyes at him and pick up her dress so that she did not trip over the stupid things.  She hated it but, the man made enough logical sense to listen to him.  

Today she was wearing a long dress that was dark blue, not quite as tight in the waist as it should be, she was not going to wear a bodice.  Regardless it made her figure look flattering as the bottom of the dress was pushed out just a bit to create a small bell shape out of it.  Flower patterns were embroidered down it in a white thread to make it stand out greatly.  

In no time the trio appeared at the door and pushed their way inside.  It was fancier then the one they had been in Bredan.  Lots of workers moved about doing who knew what, a few booths that they could register at were spaced apart to keep the groups separated.  All of them had at least a dozen people waiting to get their chance.  

With how fast they had been moving and the captivation of the floating city, Yina had not realized just how many ships had been docked in the same area that they were in.  The collection of people was varied, but it seemed that even the booths were divided based on social standing.  One of them the people wore sailor clothes or very run down clothing.  The middle one was well hit or miss on how well they people were dressed, the last one though was clearly those of wealthy individuals with fine garments on.  

Naturally Adar moved towards the line for the rich and they followed after him.  "Naturally, let me do the talking."  Adar stated as he pulled out what seemed to be several envelopes from a inside pocket looked at them briefly before slipping them back into his pocket.  

Rolling her eyes she accidently elbowed the man in the ribs, a happy smirk coming across her face as he grunted a bit in pain.  Looking about she did not really see anyone who had noticed it, but she did not really care if they had.  Over her shoulder, it was clear as day that Tyn was very uncomfortable as sweat seemed to be dripping down his face.  "It will be fine, calm down."  She whispered reaching back and squeezing his hand.  

The wait actually was not long, watching the other lines though, each person was there far longer then in her line.  Yina figured that the people working in the wealthy line were fast and to the point, or they just did not fight as much with having proper documents.  People filed in behind them as well, it seemed like there was always a constant flux of people entering to register.  

Adar smirked maliciously as he walked up to the desk and saw who was behind it.  "O this will be fun."  He whispered to himself as he stepped up to the desk.  "What supervisor is on duty?"  He quickly blurted out immediately cutting out the words that the young worker was about to say. 

"I am sorry... sir?"  He stated in a very confused look even taking a single step back unsure what to do.  "I need you to kindly show your papers."  The register stated as he stepped back up to the desk forcing calm to go back over his body.  

The evil look in Adar's eyes seemed to only grow more wicked as he let the man speak his mind.  "You do no understand me boy."  He stated very firmly as he placed a coin that Yina had not seen on the table it was silver, with the face of hydra on it.  Each eye of the hydra had a different colored tiny gem in its place.  Yina recognized that as the crest of her grandparents.  

Raising her eyebrow she just folded her arms and looked agitated hoping that would be the proper way for a young noble to look having to wait like she was being forced to do.  As soon as the man saw the coin his face went almost white, if she had to guess it looked like he just saw his own death in front of him.  

"I..I... I... am so so sorry."  The man bowed deeply enough that his head actually hit the desk and a small squeak left his mouth.  "I did not..."  

"No, shut it.  Who is the supervisor on duty."  Adar spat out venomously as his fist clenched together the blood draining from them.  

The register worker balked for a second, his eyes flicking back down towards the coin that was still there.  "Mr..... Perxton."  Was all he stated pausing half way through to swallow back the fear that was threatening to take control.  It made Yina ponder just what kind of reputation that her grandparents had in Alary for this kind of reaction.  

Bowing just a bit out of appreciation Adar pulled out a envelope as he rose and as he turned it over Yina could see that it had Mr. Perxton's name on it.  The back had the Hydra symbol of her grandparents.  "Give this to him, and make it quick."  He whispered the last bit as the man took the letter and turned it over once his face pure terror.  

Swallowing one last time he bowed again very fast and very lightly as he sprinted off towards a back part of the building almost bull rushing through the door.  Looking over at Adar, Yina rose a eyebrow.  "So, mind telling me what that was all about?"

A soft chuckle left his mouth.  "It is just a little blackmail and instructions of what to do in order for the information to stay private.  Your grandparents are not one to play around especially with their grandchild's safety on the line.  I have a envelope for each of the supervisors."  His sly mischievous smile that really caused his face to look more handsome never left his face as he said this words in a very low whisper.  

The more she learned, the more questions she had on just what her grandparents did, as well as the power that they seemed to be able to throw around.  What frightened her more though, was what kind of power did her mother had to be able to keep Yina from not visiting much or really having much interactions with them.  

A very angry looking tall man with platinum blonde short hair burst out of the door with the first register man following behind even more scared then before.  Mr. Perxton wore a very nice looking suit of a maroon color.  Slamming his fists were the first interactions they had as pure anger seethed from that man.  

"Right...this....way..."  He stated with as much control as he could muster waving the three to follow him.  Murmurs started up behind them, but Adar did not even care as he straightened up his shirt and followed after not even telling the others to follow.  The two fell in step behind him next to each other, Tyn's hands resting gently on the handles of his swords still wrapped up to hide what they truly were.  

Once through the door Yina was shocked at how nice the room was, it was like a portal into a nobles house.  Mr. Perxton was pacing as they waited for us to file in and then turned on his heel to face Adar.  "What is this."  He held up the letter parts of it crumbled.  

Blinking a few times at the man Adar finally spoke.  "Are you telling me you cannot read.  It is blackmail, and their as several copies of that."  He flicked casually to the letter as if this was something he did all the time, honestly it probably was something he would do regularly.  

Perxton opened his mouth once, then twice before tossing the letter into the fire with a very angry growl.  "Very well, this will not be overlooked mind you."  He stated waving another servant over to him and he told him a few instructions.  

"I will let the Hydra know, be careful though they are quite in a uproar these days."  He winked to the man and waited.  

A few minutes of very awkward silence later the servant came back and handed Mr. Perxton a folder.  After a few seconds of him checking that it was all there and correct he handed it to Adar.  "I am not afraid of them."  

Looking over it himself he nodded in affirmation it was what they needed before meeting the man's eyes.  "O, you should be."  With that final note Adar turned and left the room waiting at the door until the other two filed out and slammed the door giving the supervisor one last shit eating sinister smile as he did so.  

Taking the lead again, Adar led the trio out of the office and around the corner before stopping.  "Man that was far too fun.  Here take these."  He stated handing out several things to each of them.  

Looking at what she got, a identification card of some kind was there that had a name she did not recognize on it.  Sera Liage, was what was written on it, seemed interesting to have to go by an alias but she was being hunted.  Looking over at Tyn's she laughed. "Tanen, wow that is one boring name."  Shoving him a bit with her shoulder she looked at the other paper she had and it seemed to be papers for her dragon.  Nyx was the code name for her dragon, simple and pretty close to her normal name.  

"What did you get?"  She asked Adar.  With his shit eating smile he held up the identification and it had his first name on it and nothing else.  "I technically do not need it, but no sense hiding my identity, a lot of people know me especially of the sort that would be hunting you.  Me having a alias would immediately know I was the one protecting you."  He explained as he walked back towards the ship.  

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