Chapter 1 - When It All Started

As I walk pass the grates to this big castle I wonder to myself. 'Where am I?' Just then a man appeared in front of me. He had long black hair, in a long ponytail. He wear nothing more then a pair of black pants, and a armor plates on his shoulders. and his voice was very deep. "Are you the girl the master wants?" I just nod my head. He then grabbed my small weak arm and pulled me closer to the castle.

At first I was very scared, I wanted to run for my life. But my mother told me to never show fear, and that this will be all over soon. Why did my mother send me here to being with. What does person want with me? Since I was so into thought I didn't notice that we stopped in front of a big door. Well cause I bump into it.

"Look child! Pay attention! Got that?!"

"Yes sir." I said almost to myself. The man then opened the door and push me inside. Once inside the doors close and it was completely dark. I was at the point of crying, till I felt a soft, cold hand tough me. I jumped in surprise and looked behind me. All I could see was red like eyes looking at me.

"Sorry did I scare you?" said a nice man's voice. I couldn't speak, my voice was just gone at that moment. And just has he spoke the lights slowly came on. Then I saw him. A tall man, with silver hair, looking young. And wearing a long black rob. "If I may kindly ask, are you Keja?"

I nod my head. And he smile a wide smile. Has he did this I saw that he had sharp teeth at the corners of his month. He than ask if I was hungry. I guess he heard my stomach. I nod my head, with my arms hugging my stomach.

He then lifted me up and on to his shoulder, and took me pass a few large rooms till we got to the dinning hall. He then called for some one to bring me a meal. And when it came I was dying to dig right in.

While I ate I notice the man next did not eat. I asked him why. He simply he doesn't eat human food, whatever that means. Once I ate I asked him where was I? He told me somewhere between the Death Forest and Kill All Mountain. I kinda jumped back and froze. 'Why the hell am I here?' I then asked him, he said cause there's something about that no human can have.

After I ate we got up and he took me on his shoulders again. This time we went pass two way different rooms, and up a few stairs. Once up the stairs we pass like about five doors, yeah I counted. At the sixth door we stopped. He put me down and open the door.

Inside there was a large bed on the right wall. Then a large window doors at the front of the room. And on the lift a nice dresser, with a mirror. I kinda liked it. I looked at the man and was about to speak till... A young boy appeared in the room. I don't really know how.

The man went up to the boy. He looked about my age, which was eight. "Keja this is my son Ken." His son? This was some thing I didn't know was gonna happen. But anyway it was nice to know there's another kid here. He might be fun to play with. "Keja tomorrow you and Ken will meat me at training grounds. So please, BOTH OF YOU, get some sleep." Well I nodded my head and so did he. What does he mean by 'Training Grounds?' I'll find out tomorrow.

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Morning At the castle.

I was still fast asleep till something just took my covers off me. I tried to get them back on me, but my hand couldn't find them. I sat-up and yawned awake. Just then the boy from yesterday was in my face. I yelled in surprise. "HEY! What was that for? Father only ask me to wake you up, he never said anything about making you sing." he said with a big smile on his face.

Now that there was more light I could tell that the boy had long black hair. Today he was wearing a red short-sleeve shirt and a pair of dark green pants. He had deep golden eyes. Weird he didn't have his father's color eyes. But oh well.

I slowly got out of bed and ask where the bathroom was to do my morning needs. He did as I asked. And I dress in a dark blue pants, and a night yellow short-sleeve shirt. Then Ken showed me how to get to the "Training Grounds". Once there my month just dropped.

It was like a huge desert. Only different was the fact that it was a bit smaller and was surrounded by tall walls. "So Ken do you want to show Keja what she's gonna being learning today?" Ken nodded and got a wooden sword from his father.

He then started doing these weird movements. But Ken father said that what he's doing is showing me a simple fighting style. I then kinda understood what was going on.

two hours later

"Did I do it right this time?" I said with a huge smile.

"The last three steps needs work, but over all it's good. I'm very proud of you Keja." he said while he clapped with delight. And that made my smile even wider. But Ken on the other hand was looking like he was bored.

After a few more hours and it became night fall. We went inside and I, like last night, was the only one eating. I felt kinda weird that I'm the only one eating.

In my room I went to the night table next to my bed and looked inside. Inside was a small notebook and pen. I took it out and on the first page I wrote...

Night time

Today was a bit fun, but hard. I'm learning how to use a sword. Also I feel weird when I was learning. Well cause every time I got a move right I felt ready to do it again. And when I was first training I really wanted to continue. Shouldn't I feel tired? Anyway Let me tell you about yesterday when I came here.
It was a bit scary, well till I meet the head of this castle I'm in. Also he has a son. He looks about my age and seems very nice. I hope that we will always be great friends.
Today after diner Ken, that's the boy's name, said we might see these things called 'Dragons' tomorrow. I've never seen one so I can't wait.
well good night.
...............................~Keja~

~~~~~8 Years Later~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Has I got up that morning I noticed something was hitting my window. I got out of my bed and walked over to the window and I saw, Ken on Nila. He wave me over to get on, but I told him I needed to change first. He rolled his eyes at me, and told me to make it quick. So I close the window doors and ran to the bathroom. The clothes that I was going to wear was already there waiting for me, since yesterday. It was a pear of black tight black pants, and a long-sleeve tight black shirt. This morning Ken was wearing nothing but a pear of dark forest-green fit pants. After I'd dress myself, I tied my long hair into a high pony-tail. And also made sure I had my sword by my side. Master always said to never let it leave my side.

It was 9 years when I got my real sword. That was the greatest day ever. Anyway After I was done I ran out the bathroom and meet Ken at the window. He command Nila to move closer to the window. And we was off to our favorite part of the castle, cause today was my birthday. I am finally 16 years of age and now I can slay my first demon. Oh, by the way our favorite part of the castle was where they kept the dragons.

Since the day Ken showed me what they were, and where they(Ken, and his father) kept the dragons I'd enjoy going there. Sometimes me and Ken had to ride Nila to get to some places where we had to train on that day. By the way Nila is a Black Dragon. These types of dragons are rare and only 10 are know to around every 1000 years. Lucky Nila is just 30 years old, still a baby. Oh by the way I found out that Ken is really 100 years old. To his kind he's still a child. His father is over 800 years old. When I found out I almost fainted on the spot. But I was taught to show no emotions, it was hard. The next day I couldn't look at Ken without remembering his true age.

But after a while I finally got over it. Oh by the way we're here, Dragon Den. Oh I can't wait to see Kovu, he's the dragon who I found outside the castle on my 14th birthday. He's a Blue Dragon other words a 'Spirit Dragon'. He's real fun, and once he bite me. Well it was my fault, I kinda was showing him a new sword move and he got scared. But today he seems really happy.

"Kovu today is my birthday." I said with a big smile. Kovu then jumped and almost knocked me down when he licked my face with his big long tongue. And Ken was laughing his head off. That's when Kovu growled at him. Ken just growled back, making Kovu even more angry and protective. This happens every time we come here. "Both of you stop! Today is my birthday so NO FIGHTING!" I growled at them. Kovu backed-off easy, but Ken was still a bit pissed.

"So, where do you want to go?" Ken finally asked, looking away.

I walked behind him and said in somewhat a shy, little voice "How about that flower field we always pass when we go training outside the castle?" Ken almost right there and then turn, but turn slowly and looked at me and said we could go but only for a while. Well I was just happy to go. "Come on Kovu you're coming with us. I'll ride you while Ken ride Nila." I said with a big smile. When I looked back at Ken, he had a disappointed look on his face. 'Why?'

As we rode our dragons to the flower field, I couldn't but look over at Ken. He had a very angry face on. 'I wonder what's wrong with him?' Just then we could see the flower field just a few more seconds away. But I just couldn't wait any longer. So I kinda jump off from Kovu's head and landed on a brunch and from that brunch I jumped to the next and the next and the next till I finally reached it. When Ken got there he had an angry face, letting me know that I shouldn't have done that.

"But Ken-" I started but was cut off.
"You could gotten yourself hurt! That's it on the way back you're riding with me!" Ken said with a deep angry voice. But the last part was a bit too soft to be a command. So I didn't really believe the last part.

Anyways, I ran among the flowers. Kovu even joined be. I pick a few flowers. They were a deep red, with bright purple lines coming from the inside to the tip of the petals. With the flowers I made a small flower crown, and started walking to Ken. He was under a tree, he looked as if he was napping.

"Ken sorry, hope you forgive me. Oh, here it's for you." He only open one eye and saw what was in my hand and he sat up right. He asked he to sit next to him. At first I didn't know what to do, but then went next to him. As I sat down I passed him the flower crown. But other then taking the crown from my hands, he just pulled be into his arms for a hug. This is something he would never do. And then he just...he just kissed my forehead. Now creep out I tried to push away, but he didn't let me go.

Then Kovu came over and growled at him to let go. But Ken seem just to smirk at him, and let me go. But before he did he gave me another kiss. I never knew that he was able to hold such emotion. And emotion I do not or remember what it was. As Ken was walking to Nila a dark cloud storm over head. Ken had his hand at his sword, on his side, as if he can tell something was coming. And I ready myself as well.

Just then there was red dragon flying over head. When it landed there was a cloud of red fire circling it. When the fire went away I person was were the dragon should have been. I never knew that dragon could/have a human form. I looked to Kovu then Ken, who with his sword facing the now human form dragon. His face hold angry and hatred, but why.

The now human form dragon was wearing nothing but a pear of loose dark red pants, and a sword at his side. He had long bright red hair, from where I was I could not see his eyes. But when he spoke it was a deep, strong voice "So Kenra you seem to have a human pet with you." He say with a smirk. "Why do you show it such kindness? I heard that you could never fall for anyone. But what I see can not be true. Are you simply playing with your food?" Each time he spoke Ken was getting angrier and angrier.

He shortly attack the man, who simply moved before being hit. Just then he took out his sword and was fighting with Ken. With every attack the man was unharmed, but Ken kept getting hit till he had cuts all over. He also looked as if he would faint at any minute. So I took my sword and quietly attacked from behind. But somehow he blocked my attack.

"Oh, how sweet that your pet is trying to save you." He said with an evil smirk across his face.

Ken just suddenly attack and was able to to cut a hole into his heart. "She is not a pet! And you're an asshole!" But the man just turn into a dragon and few away as if nothing happen. "Are you alright Keja?" Ken said with a very worried and scared face.

"I'm fine. I can take care of myself. But, are you ok?"

"This is nothing, come on let's get back to the castle." Ken said. We was just a few steps away from Nila that Ken almost fell, but caught himself before completely falling. I ran quickly to his side and tried to help. But he kept telling me he's fine.

On the way to the castle I rode with Ken, for two reasons. One to make sure he doesn't fall off. Two because he was bleed to much, and a tried to clean most of the blood with the rage I'd used to tie my hair.

~~At the castle in Keja's room.~~~

I kinda force him to stay in my room and I started to clean his wounds. And also to not let his father know we went out the castle without him knowing.

"Ken question." I waited till he gave me a sign to continue. "Who was that...dragon/man...whatever he is? Can you tell me please."

"He's from the south. He's a Shape Control Dragon. Even if that might be his true form, he can change it as he wish. He is my father's oldest brother." At that I just froze. 'How can his own uncle try to kill him?' "Ever if he's my uncle, we're not related completely. Only by my grandfather can I call him family. But he really isn't nothing to me."

"Ken why did he call you Kenra?" He just told me that it's his dragon name, but he doesn't like it. "Ken stay here till you feel better ok." He just looked at me. He acted as if something wonderful just happen. Well I don't know, I just want him to get better soon.

As the night finally fell and Ken fell asleep. I was sitting on the floor, by the bed, and was wondering about the day's event. That was till Ken spoke. "Keja this is your bed, why don't you sleep here while I sleep on the floor?"

"No thanks. Besides you need to get some rest, and I'm not really sleepy tonight." I said with a small yawn escaping from my mouth. But Ken just got up and he picked me up from the floor. "Ken stop it. Your wounds?" Ken didn't pay attention and laid me on the bed. But before he did anything else he snap his fingers and a small flame appeared on his finger. He then made the flame into ball in his hands. The light was so bright that it fill the room perfectly. And when I looked to see his wounds, they were gone.

"How can they heal so fast?" I said with surprise.

"That's how my body is. That's why I kept telling you I was find. I knew my wounds would heal soon. But you just don't listen. Go to bed, k." And just like that the ball of flame disappeared. Once it was gone I still couldn't sleep. I had too much on my mind, and Ken just added more cause of his already healed wounds.

But suddenly a soft head was on my forehead. "Come on Keja, please get some sleep." And with that he kissed my forehead. 'Oh great! What's up with these kisses?' But I push the thought aside as I tried to sleep.

~~~Next day~~~

As I tried to roll over to my other side, I felt something or someone next to me. As I open my eyes I saw Ken was sleeping right next to me. At that moment I kinda jumped out of my own bed and pointed at him.

"How long were you there?"
"The whole night. Don't worry I didn't do anything. I was enjoying the fact of sleeping next to you. By the way your hair smells nice." He said with smile. 'Why the hell does he even want to sleep with me? Well I got other things to worry about.' So I'd left the room to do my morning business. I also got dressed in the bathroom. Since today was also my off training day, I wear a simple dress. It was almost to the floor, it was a dark blue with purple petals all over.

Once I came back to the room Ken was by the door. 'Was he waiting for me?' Anyway I asked him what we was going to do today. He didn't really answer at first, but then he said we could stay in the room all day. I didn't believe my ears. 'He wants to do nothing today?!' But over all I just went along. I've known him since I was 8 and I would always follow what he said, no question asked. But today I wanted to know why he wanted to stay inside.

Just then he softly garbed my arm and softly pulled me to the bed. What was he planing? "Keja sit next to me." He said and I couldn't help but to ask why. He just gave me disappointed face and slowly let go of my arm. What was going on with him? I wish I knew. But over all I sat next to him, and the next thing I knew I was pulled into a hug.

"Ken are you ok?" I finally asked. He said he was find, he just wants to be with me. But something in the way he said it creep me out. Why does he want to be with me? Oh yeah, we're best of friends. But the last time I checked friends don't each other kisses. What's going on with him.

I once over heard him and his father talking about something.

Flash Back

"Son you're 100 years old and yet you seem unhappy. Why so?"
"It's nothing father. I just don't see anything to be joyful enough for me."
"How about Keja she is your friend. And you do seem to smile a lot when you're around her. But yet here you said there's nothing joyful enough for you. But from what I can tell, there is something you see joyful enough. What's really wrong, my son?"
"Father is it wrong to like Keja, even when she's many years younger?"
"You're worry about that! Son your mother was the age of Keja when we meet. And that didn't stop me from liking her. It was very fun to be around her. But when she turn 16, she was of age to be married. But I couldn't, at first. Because her father made her see many men to see who she'll marry. She turned down every one, and her father got angry. He did not want his only daughter married to a dragon. But over the next 4 years it was hard to even be alone with her. But at the end we was together. But that was me. And as for you, son, you have a fare chance."

End of flash back

That was when I was just turning 14 and didn't understood anything. But now I think I might have an idea of what's wrong with Ken. "Keja, can I ask you something?" At first I didn't know if I wanted to hear his question. But I told him yes. "Keja, what do you think of me?"

What kind of question was that? What do I think of you? He was sweet and kind. Also strong, even if I'd kicked his butt before. I couldn't answer his question, cause of the fact I was lost in it. "Keja, you don't have to answer it now. But let me know when you have an answer." He said with a sadden voice I've never heard before.

About an hour of us just sitting there, on my bed, I couldn't help but to feel bored. I asked Ken if we could walk to the castle garden. He didn't answer right away, but said yes after 5 minutes. So we left by jumping out the window. He had me in his arms as he jumped down, and landed like an angel on his feet. It took him a good minute for him to put me down.

Now we walked east of where we were. As we walked we passed a few peach trees, that were in bloom. Once we reach the garden's grate I saw this one tree in fron, that had these unusual flowers. They were a bright blue, with small red and black spot lined in the middle. For as long as I've lived here I've never seen these flowers before. I tried to reach one, but it was too high. Suddenly Ken held one one in front of me. I felt my face turn red, and in a shy voice I said thank you. He smiled and kissed my forehead. I was starting to get use to that.

Anyways, once inside the garden I couldn't help but awe at the beautiful flowers. Suddenly I was picked up and taken to the far end of the garden. That is where a beautiful waterfall flowed. It was so peaceful here, even being in ken's arms made it even more joyful.

We sat there enjoying the peace and quiet, till Ken's father came. And whit him an old man, he looked to be human.

"Sorry to disturb you, but son I need you to do something important."

Ken tighten his hold on me, but he was still careful not to hurt me. Also his expression showed completely anger. He answered in a harsh voice "What is it, father?" He kinda stepped back hearing the anger in his son's voice. But over all stayed calm. He told him of a village, a day and a haft away from here, was attack by his uncle. The old man next to him in surprise to hear that the monster, who attack his village, was related to them.

He told of how the cat and dog demons, who lived there, tried to fight him off. They couldn't do so, and died trying. And the man next to him was the only one left. Also the man stated that when he got out of his hiding place and looked through the village, there was no woman. He asked why would that monster/their relative would take the woman. It didn't make up.

"Ken can you-" But was cut off by Ken.
"I will go, but I won't like it." HE said still angry. His father nodded and told him to leave as soon as possible. Now Ken was the one who nodded. He then got up, along with me, and he pulled me to come walk with him.

I kept asked him what was going on, but no answer. After a while I finally realize we was walking to the 'Dragon Den'. Once we got there Kovu and Nila stepped out. When they saw the anger shown on Ken's face they backed up a step. Ken then hugged me, and Kovu seem to be holding back a growl. Ken told Nila they had to leave to do something important. But I said no, I didn't want him to leave. Well, without me.

He said softly in my ear that I couldn't go, not this time. I tried to hold back my tears, but I just couldn't take it. "NO! I have to come with you! I'm going no matter what!" Ken heard how it upset me that I wasn't coming, and he pulled me into a tight hug. Now I just couldn't hold it in anymore and began to cry.

Ken kept saying that it's ok, he'll come back soon. That he would never leave me alone for a long time. He kept kissing my forehead, too. Sfter a while I calmed down a bit, but still didn't let him go. From behind me I heard Kovu step up, but slowly. And then I felt his nose rubbing my cheek, but I still didn't look at him. I then heard heard him give a little wine. Why Kovu wine? Then I came up with an idea.

"You should take Kovu, and leave Nila here with me. Cause if Kovu goes with you I'll know for a fact you'll come back." I said press against his chest. Ken softly rubbed my back, and said if it'll make me happy he'll do, but won't like it. At that I heard both Kovu and Nila wine. By now I was calm down enough to loosen my hold on Ken, even if he didn't.

"I have to go now, Keja." He said witha sad voice. I looked at him ready to cry again, till he kissed me. This time it wasn't my forehead, it was my lips. When he loosen his hold I grabbed him back and gave a kiss on his lips. "I love you, Keja." He said against my lips. He then looked to Kovu, and told him it's time to leave.

I stayed there watching them fly out of sight. Once they did I balled myself on the floor and began to cry again. Nila came next to me, and placed her head next to mine. It kinda help calm me down, but I still want Ken to be here with me. "Why did he have to go?" I cried out in a low voice.

As he and Kovu flew off Ken wish he didn't have to do this. He had to go to his uncle and face him, also find out what he's up to. But why couldn't his father go? Maybe cause he could not face him after all these years of staying away. Ken told Kovu he knew a short-cut, and told him. He and Kovu really wanted to get this over with.

"Ken you think Nila would take Keja and tried to find us?" said a deep voice.

"I hope not, Kovu. By the way, why don't you ever speak in front of Keja?"

"I...I don't know. But please don't tell her anything. She may not know it but I've known her since she was born. She's really my daughter."

Ken was just about to fall off, but tried hard to stay put. "No wonder you growl at me whenever I'm with her. Oh, will you ever tell her who you are?"

"No can do. It will confuse her, and I don't want that. So please, just between you and me."

"Fine, but you're gonna need to tell her one day."

"Maybe when-" Just then thy saw the castle of Ken's uncle.

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