The Dragons Blood Key: Legend of the Dragon's Blood Key - Book 1 by Linda L Barton Page B

Roupert? We can’t leave Frier in her
clutches.”
    “We have a plan,” a small voice came from
behind of them.
    Roupert, Cassy, and Aaron turned to see
Arianna, Syrea, and Brianna hovering in
front of them with their little wings quickly beating in the
air.
    Cassy stepped forward. “What is your
plan?”
    Syrea spoke first. “First, you must know
that the Queen sent two Demlins to
lure Frier to the castle under false pretenses. Their names are
David and Ralph, and they are two of the evilest Demlins from the
Land of Shadows. They appeared to Frier cloaked in the image of
another dragon, thus making Frier believe that he was of their clan
from a far off realm. They told him that he was one of the chosen
to serve the great Queen Alona, as dragons have done from the dawn
of time.”
    Cassy looked at the three Lillients and
could see the fear in their eyes.
    Now Brianna flew forward to speak. “They
came to him in his dreams last night and told him that Roupert had
been lying to him about who he was. They told him that Roupert
stole him from Queen Alona before his birth because he wanted to
control the vast power Frier would
get once he grew to maturity.”
    Roupert watched the Lillients as they
explained what had happened to Frier, and he felt his blood burn
with rage. He closed his eyes and envisioned striking Alona down
with his sword, this image bringing a smile to his lips.
    “I understand your desire for revenge,
Roupert, but the Champion must be the one to conquer the Queen. She is the only one who can
lift the curse and restore the Kingdom to its once great glory,”
Brianna said with a serious look on her face.
    “That’s not fair to see my thoughts.
Besides, they are only thoughts. I know what must happen to remove
the curse and restore the Kingdom.” Roupert did not appreciate
Brianna invading his mind and seeing his innermost feelings.
    Cassy watched the exchange between Roupert
and the Lillient and wondered why
she had warned him. Then again, knowing her own feelings, she was
sure she knew.
    Aaron walked up and tugged on Cassy’s
sleeve. “Who are they?”
    Cassy laughed then turned to face the
Lillients. “This is Syrea, Arianna, and Brianna. They call
themselves Lillients and they are the ones who were guarding Frier
when the Evil Queen attacked and took control of the Kingdom. They
are the ones who Queen Privlana sent to Roupert with Frier when he
was still in his egg.”
    Aaron looked up at the three Lillients and
smiled. “Hello, it’s an honor to meet you,” he said then he bowed
in reverence.
    “We are honored to meet you, Aaron, brother
of Cassandra,” Syrea smiled, as the three of them bowed .
    “So, what are we supposed to do to save
Frier? If he believes that Roupert has betrayed him, he won’t trust
us,” Cassy questioned.
    “Yes, we all know the burning desire he has
fought all these years.” Roupert felt his heart ache for lying to
Frier about whom he was, and that he was the lone dragon.
    “We all know the need of dragons to be with
others of their kind, but you know that was impossible. Had Queen
Alona known of Frier she would have just taken him sooner. You taught him well, so we must hold on
to the faith that he will remember the bond you two have shared and
not surrender to the darkness and hate from Alona.” Arianna
commented with sorrow showing in her eyes.
    “Okay, standing around talking won’t save
Frier. We need to go get him,” Aaron said with determination in his
voice.
    “You are quite brave, young Aaron, but you
must not go to the castle. It is not safe for you,” Brianna held up
her hand as Aaron began to protest.
    “Brianna is correct. It will be a great
battle, and one of your young age, does not need to fight,” Syrea
pointed out, at seeing the disappointment in Aaron’s eyes.
    “That’s not fair. I want to…” Aaron suddenly
closed his eyes, appearing to be in a strange trance.
    Cassy turned and looked at Aaron. “What have
you done to