Bloodlines - A Wyvernus-Draconis Legacy

Bloodlines

Chapter 1.3

It just so happens, on one of my excursions to the library, I ran into Kayla. She looked like she wasn't having the best day. I struggled with myself on whether or not to speak with her. I didn't want Jade to think anything of it, but at the same time, Kayla looked pretty down.
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Kayla was shocked to see me, when I suddenly sat down and asked her for a game. She was already part way through a game with herself, but I got the sense that was only because she didn't have a partner to play with.
Both of us quickly became enraptured by the game and laughed happily at one another's moves. It didn't feel like either one of us was very good at the game, but we enjoyed ourselves regardless. Kayla had such an amazing presence, I just felt so enthralled by her.
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Even with how competitive she was...
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Afterwards, we went outside to talk. She told me that she knew she had overreacted to finding out that I was with the Llamas. She said she thought I was a pretty cool guy and she would like to try to start fresh and forget everything. I nodded in understanding and told her there was nothing to worry about.
"Still," She said. "I feel kind of bad. I guess I was under a lot of pressure at work."
I nodded. "I understand that."
Eventually, we went our separate ways and I felt that things were definitely taking a turn for the better.

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That night, as I was right about to go to sleep, I received a call.

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It was pretty late, but I answered as soon as I recognized the number. "Kayla?"
"Hey, Flint. I hope I didn't wake you."
Looking down at my bed I laughed. "Well, not exactly."
"Can I come over?" She asked hesitantly.
I have to admit. The whole thing sounded a bit bizarre. I wasn't exactly sure what she was wanting. I mean, up until just today she hadn't really wanted anything to do with me. So, of course I told her yes.

Bloodlines - A Wyvernus-Draconis Legacy

Chapter 1.1

I spent a lot of time just getting the lay of the land. I fished for my dinner, Went out to meet a few people at the Flea Market, Started a Garden and Relaxed by the fire. Things were going pretty well.
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I met Kayla Flemming and Wolfgang Munch one day while I was exploring a park in Willow Creek.
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Kayla was very sweet and like me she really loved the outdoors. The very same day we met, we were already looking at clouds and laughing together. I have to admit. She was much sweeter than any girl I had known previously. She didn't mind my weird love of collecting things either. She said it was interesting to have a hobby like that.

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Wolfgang on the other hand was kind of rude. Even on first meeting he had a very harsh attitude. Kayla apologized for him. I seems that the poor teen had a crush on her and was quite annoyed that someone had taken interest in being her friend. Still, Kayla was sweet enough. She was very kind about telling me some good local fishing spots if I was interested. I didn't really see Kayla around after that day, she mentioned something about having a busy work schedule.

I did however see Wolfgang.
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Apparently, the Mausoleum was one of the Teen's favorite hang out spots. A bit morbid for sure, but I remember my own rebellious fazes. I told him that the door was sealed shut and nobody could get in.
"Why are you here anyway?" He asked me. "This lot is abandoned."
I shook my head. "No. It's not. I've just become the new owner."
He only scoffed at me. "That's impossible."
I laughed, "Oh really?"
"Of course." He said. "Everyone knows that only a Draconis or a Wyvernus can live here. Some kind of ancient rights or something spooky like that."
I nodded, "What kind of spooky stuff? As the new owner, I might need some information."
"Whatever." He said and started to walk away.
"Listen," I told him. Let me introduce myself better. My name is Flint Wyvernus."
I could tell he was upset that I hadn't told him who I was sooner. He immediately started yelling about how my family was the reason the town was full of weirdos. He wouldn't give me much information other than that, but he felt strongly enough about the matter to yell, "Kayla is an idiot if she thinks you're a nice guy."

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I couldn't control myself as I heard him insulting her. I don't know what came over me. One minute I was rolling my eyes, the next, I had nearly shoved him off the steps. I'd only just met Kayla the once and I was already so angry that he would insult her? This felt weird. Then again, as a child I had been told I was entirely too possessive. Always hoarding toys and stealing things from the other kids. I mean, it wasn't like I was a bad person. I just had this uncontrollable urge to collect things. I'd been told I had inherited this trait from my father. Whatever that means...


I instantly regretted shoving a kid and decided just to leave. There was no way he could get into that place anyway. I had tried a million different things already. Short of Blowing it up, I really had no clue how to get in. I decided to let him have a look, but one thing still bugged me. What was all this mysteriousness surrounding my family? It reminded me of a conversation I had had just the other week.
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I had been fishing on the docks for quite some time hoping to find my next dinner when a man in a yellow Jacket cast his line and almost instantly cam away with the most beautiful fish I had ever seen. I mean really? I had been at it for hours!
I asked him how he managed to catch a fish so quickly and he just laughed, "It's in the blood son."
Smiling I nodded. "So what are you going to do with that thing?"
"I don't know. I might mount it on my wall. It would be nice to add to my collection."
"Oh I bet. Do you have a lot of fish in your collection? Like rare or exotic ones" I asked.
He gave me a look up and down. "Say, you look really familiar. Have we met before now? Are you a part of the Fisherman's Association?"
"No." I laughed, "I doubt we've met. I just moved here."
"Oh?" he asked, "Where do you stay around here?"
"Up at the Wyvernus-Draconis Estate." I replied.

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"Don't tell me you're one of those people." He said rather harshly. His whole demeanor changed as rapidly as he had caught that fish.
I shrugged, "I mean, They're my folks I guess. I've never met them though. I think they died when I was kid or something."
"Yes." He said slowly, "Well, You better keep your nose clean and your hands off my collection."
I was shocked by his sudden change in attitude, but after my encounter with Wolfgang... All this was leading me to really believe that something had been horribly wrong with my family.

Bloodlines

Chapter 1.2

I decided it would be in my best interest to try and find some kind of career. Something that I knew I would be good at. The best idea I had was something Athletic. I had seen an ad in the newspaper about a water boy position on the Llamas Team. It wasn't exactly what I was hoping for, but it had prospects. Maybe if I proved myself a good enough Athlete they would consider moving me up. After that, I began jogging frequently.
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I wasn't satisfied with just being the water boy though. I wanted to try and make it on the team. I decided to hit the gym for a little strength training. Imagine my surprise when I ran into Kayla. I was so excited to see her. I was fairly certain she was just as excited to see me. We chatted for a bit about what we were working on in particular. I told her I was looking to do some strength training. She laughed saying she could definitely help me out there. "I'm somewhat of an expert."
I looked her up and down appreciatively and agreed.
Batting her eyes she looked at me curiously, "So why all the exercise?"
I laughed. "Do I not look the type?"
"No." She shook her head with a grin, "It's not that. I was just curious."
"I'm training to get on the team. Right now I'm just the water boy for the Llamas, but I really want to move up to be a player."
"The Llamas?" She shouted in shock.
I was concerned with her surprise and questioned her about her obviously distraught response. She told me that she was on the other team. I was floored to say the least. I mean... of all the coincidences... (A/N: True story. I was completely thrown off guard when I saw that she apparently was on 'The other Team')
She immediately stood up and looked at me seriously. "Listen, I can't train you. It's really against our policy. I'm a private trainer/Bodybuilder for the Freezer Bunnies. It's part of my contract."
"What are you talking about?" I asked jokingly. "I'm just the water boy."
She sighed. "It doesn't matter. As long as you are employed by them, I can't help you out. I'm sorry."
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I was obviously upset, but I decided not to let my mood get the best of me. One of the guys I had met in town invited me out to a party in Sulani. It was supposed to be some big secret event. I figured this would be the perfect opportunity to get over my small heartbreak.

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The party was pretty awesome. I have to say that watching Paulo get down and boogey was pretty awesome. Apparently the whole thing had been put together by some old DJ who was someone's friend's Grandma. For an old lady, she sure could throw some sick beats.

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That's where I met Jade. She was by far the prettiest girl at the party. And there were plenty of girls there. I was even more excited to learn that she was around my age exactly. Only a few years older.


I of course asked her to dance.
She fumbled awkwardly with her reply. "I'm sorry. I.. well... I'm not the best dancer."
I laughed. "It's okay. I'm not very good either. Let's go crash this dance floor."
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After that night, we hung out quite a bit and she even gave me some advice for gardening. I had told her about the situation with my property and she suggested using the flowers and vegetables I was growing as and additional source of Income. The advice was very appreciated.
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With Jade's advice and a little bit of hard work at my job, I was able to get a small cabin going. It wasn't much, but it was home. It also meant that I was getting somewhere in my plans. I was extremely thankful. We talked about so many things and eventually I told her about my mysterious past. She understood and decided to help out with some research. She told me of a library in Willow springs that may have birth history as well as older newspapers.

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We pored over every document we could get our hands on. While part of me really wanted to find out what had happened to my family... I was also very much enjoying the time I had spent with Jade. She was so kind and helpful. I really appreciated everything she did for me.

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Some days she was less helpful, but she was a party animal. I'm sure she had been up all night with her girlfriends at Karaoke. While she rested, I decided to go fishing in the stream right behind the Library. I had heard Kayla once say it was a very good place for beginner fisherman.


Imagine my surprise when I spotted Kayla there. I calmly walked up right next to her and threw my line in. It took her a second, but she eventually noticed me.
"What are you doing here?" she asked barely looking at me.
"Fishing." I replied evenly without even glancing up at her. She didn't say anything else to me, but instead continued to fish in silence.
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Every once in a while she would glance over and see me smiling at her.
"What ?" She asked.
"Nothing." I would reply with a smile. She was just so adorable. Every time I caught a fish she would sigh loudly. She constantly tried to out cast me and was starting to get very competitive.
"What are you trying to do here?" She asked suddenly.
I smiled, "I'm trying to fish."
She rolled her eyes, "No. I mean, why are you at MY fishing spot in the middle of the night? I told you I can't really let anything happen."
I shrugged. "Nothing is happening. I 'm just out here fishing."
Kayla rolled her eyes. "You know what I mean."
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"Listen, " I told her. It was just a coincidence that I ran into you here. I've been at the library all day and I decided I wanted to go fishing. That was all."
"Right." She said, "And this has nothing to do with you wanting to get information about my team."
"It doesn't," I said.


It took some time, but I finally convinced her it was all just a crazy coincidence. I told her that I understood where she was coming from and that I would never imagine trying to get information about her team. I told her that I wasn't interested. As far as anyone needed to know, this was all just some strange small town coincidence.
"What's so wrong with us being friends?' I asked her. "We're not doing anything wrong."
She had calmed down quite a bit and I told her that for now, we were just friends. If anything happened, then it happened. We would cross that bridge when we came to it.
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