No, Not Again

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The sun was setting over Haligan Island, and as reconstruction of the interior of the Great Hall concluded for the day, the Felman family settled down at the table for dinner that night as Pyro and SkySinger, Sven and Dagny’s respective Monstrous Nightmare and Deadly Nadder, settled on the roof of the house while Shadow, Grey’s Night Fury slept next to Grey’s feet enjoying the peaceful environment. 
“How’s the reconstruction going, Mom?” Sven asked.
“It should be done soon, sweetheart,” Grey replied with a smile as she took a bite of her chicken.
“Are you planning to tell King Egil about it?” Kari asked. 
Grey paused at the mention of her late friend’s eldest son…the newest King of the Wilderwest. “Uhh…probably not about this matter, baby girl,” Grey replied. “But I will have to bring up High Central attacking here while the raid was going on, and I made need to mention that…Rhenco still is out there somewhere.” 
Jan 25, 2020
Phantom sat on the back of Zipshot, staring out at the buildings, waiting. The Furies he had taken with him were behind him, lurking in any shadows or dark spots they could find. There were humans, lots of them. Several dragons, all which would be freed. His companions would be sure of that. As for his main target?
He could see her, dozing, and covered in one of those cursed saddles. He scowled under his mask and checked the sky.
It was almost dark enough. As soon as they couldn’t be easily seen, they would strike.
Jan 25, 2020
Pyro and SkySinger perked when a scent reached their noses. Both teenaged dragons looked around trying to find the source of the new scent. 
Meanwhile, Shadow perked as well from where she sat and looked around. Something didn’t feel right, and then she quickly stood up looking around the house, her eyes narrowed. For some reason, she could sense something awful in the village. 
“Uhhh…what’s wrong with Shadow?” Dagny asked. 
“I’m not sure, Dags,” Grey said as she quickly stood up to tend to her dragon. “Shadow, girl, what’s wrong?”
Jan 25, 2020
Phantom could see the dragons moving around, but as they were downwind, they wouldnt find them easily. He stared intently at the humans, anger building at just seeing them so close.
Phantom took a deep breath. He had to stay calm. They’d get their justice. It was almost dark enough, and then they’d strike. Soon. He patted Zipshot’s shoulder.
Once he got close…
Jan 25, 2020
Shadow growled and turned to Grey gesturing her head to the front door. There was something outside, but before Grey could say anything, the 5 humans jolted when they heard dragons outside. 
“That’s Pyro and Sky Singer,” Sven said. 
“Come on, let’s go see,” Grey said as she opened the door and followed her dragon outside with her family right behind her. 
Jan 25, 2020
The sun was gone.
Phantom let out the silent signal, and every single one of his Furies took to the sky and started the attack. Some fired at buildings. Others began to circle, looking for chances to free the dragons. Phantom held close to Zipshot’s neck as his fastest fidgeted, waiting for Phantom’s signal. As soon as no one was near the female Fury…
Jan 25, 2020
The Chief, her Night Fury, her husband, and children all turned to the skies only to see houses on fire and to hear the screams of the villagers. 
“Something’s attacking the village,” Brandt whispered to Grey. 
“And I think I know what,” Grey whispered back. 
“NIGHT FURIES!” one of the villagers shouted in the distance attempting to dodge a plasma blast that hit a nearby building. 
Grey widened her eyes at the shout. As far as she knew, Shadow…and Furi were the only Night Furies around this area. There were so few left, or so she had always been told that it was possible Shadow and Furi were the last of their kind. How could there be more Night Furies? This would’ve excited the Chief more than anything, but it was hard to do that when they were attacking her village and when Shadow was growling at the Night Furies in the sky. 
“Get the kids and my mom somewhere safe,” Grey said to Brandt as she mounted Shadow, “and lead the fire brigade to manage the fires. Send anyone who has dragons up to me.”
“Got it!” Brandt replied before gently but quickly pushing the kids toward Ingrid’s house. 
“Let’s go, Shadow!” Grey said before Shadow did as she was told and took off into the sky. 
Jan 25, 2020
The human had gotten onto the Fury’s back amd they’d taken off. Now was Phantom’s chance.
Zipshot took off with incredible speed and went straight for Shadow. Phantom had his friend aim to grab the human off the Night Fury so he could free her, a small smile of anticipation forming under his mask.
He could already feel the Fury’s mind. All he had to do was get close and pull her to safety.
Jan 25, 2020
Shadow growled as she and Grey spotted the Night Furies in the dark sky and got closer. 
“Fire a warning shot, girl!” Grey said gently placing a hand on her head. “Let’s let them know we mean business.”
Shadow crooned in agreement and opened her mouth preparing to fire. 
“Ready…ready…FIRE!” Grey shouted. 
Shadow did as she was told and fired her plasma blast allowing it to light up the sky for a brief moment and for them to see the Night Furies. For a brief second, Grey and Shadow immediately saw that one of the Night Furies…has a rider. 
Jan 25, 2020
Zipshot spun around and aimed to knock her off Shadow with a screech. Phantom clung to his back, watching the human. He wanted it off her back.
He could practically reach out and touch the Fury’s mind now.
Free her.
Jan 25, 2020
Grey covered her ears trying to block out the screech. However, she managed to hold onto Shadow’s reigns and to stay on her dragon’s back. 
“Let’s get closer to the rider, Shadow!” Grey shouted. 
Shadow crooned in agreement and darted forward with the intention of confronting the Night Fury and the rider. 
“RIDER!” Grey shouted at the top of her lungs as soon as she got close enough. “Take your Night Furies, and leave this island…immediately!” 
Jan 25, 2020
As if I’d listen to a human.
Phantom had Zipshot turn so he could see the human clearly. He stood on his dragon and then leaped for Shadow as they moved around each other. He managed to land on her back behind the human, skilled practice aiding him and nimbly moved up her as she flew.
Shadow was startled. There was the chance. He took control. He had her level out, regrettably having to force her to shut her rider out. He didnt like having to do it, but it was necessary.
He charged an indigo flame in one hand, and held it toward Grey.
“I will give you one chance to live. Do not fight back, and you will survive. I’m feeling quite merciful today.” He told her. Zipshot flew close by, fixing a glare on the human.
Jan 26, 2020
“Keep us steady, Shadow,” Grey said to her Night Fury, who crooned in agreement while keeping her eyes on Zipshot. 
The Chief then stood up on Shadow’s back so that she was facing Phantom as she unsheathed her sword smirking at the figure in front of her. “You know, my son was kidnapped a few months ago,” she said. “Plus, my island has been attacked, and my children have been traumatized. My patience has been wearing very thin, so I’m…not really feeling very merciful.”
“If you or your rider dare to hurt this human…my sister, it will be the last thing you ever do!” Shadow roared at Zipshot. 
Jan 26, 2020
Phantom blinked, slightly startled, when the dragon’s mind slipped back out of his control.
He growled softly and grabbed her mind again, clamping even harder. Shadow fought, but he soon had her again.
He hadn’t noticed Grey taking advantage of his momentarily lapse of concentration from his own situation until he saw a sword heading for him.
Duck!
Jan 26, 2020
Grey was too focused on the Phantom to notice that Shadow shook her head to avoid the Phantom’s control only to suddenly lose control. Her black eyes narrowed into slits. She brought her sword down on the Phantom ready to fight. 
Jan 26, 2020
Phantom ducked as best he could, giving Zipshot a signal with what concentration he could aim at the dragon. Zipshot moved in and plucked Phantom up so he could focus eveything into getting Grey off of Shadow.
He had Shadow flip upside down, for a start.
Jan 26, 2020
Before Grey could even question why Phantom was suddenly plucked off Shadow by his Night Fury, she suddenly felt Shadow tip over under her feet sending her falling down screaming. 
“GREY!” Brandt shouted as he ran toward where Shadow dropped Grey. 
“SHADOW!! SHADOW!! HELP!!” Grey shouted as she continued to fall. 
“That voice…I…know that voice…” Shadow thought to herself. 
“SHADOW, PLEASE!! HELP!!” Grey shouted again. 
Shadow was suddenly jolted to attention. “GREY!!” she roared only to feel Phantom’s control. She managed to break free for a brief moment before swooping down trying to catch up to Grey. “GREY!! I’M COMING!!” However, she stopped in mid-air trying to break free. “No…No, not again! The Father is dead! Whoever you are…please….LET ME GO! I HAVE TO SAVE GREY! PLEASE!”
“Shadow?” Grey asked aloud as she continued to fall. Thankfully, she suddenly found herself landing in her husband’s arms. 
Jan 26, 2020
Seeing that the human had been caught by another, Phantom smiled under his mask, a little tired.
"Onward home, then!"
He felt reports from the others trickle into his head, of none of the saddled dragons following apparently too domesticated to follow their rescuers.
On the bright side, damage had been done to the human settlement. Some items taken that could be used for money. He ordered the dragons to the lair as fast as they could go, then slipped all of his mindpower into keeping Shadow on course with the flock.
She'd get tired of fighting soon enough. He'd succeeded. He trusted Zipshot to keep him safe all the way home.
Shadow struggled with all her might. She tried to think of the memories of her friendship with Grey…their 36-year-old friendship… She was able to fight Midgardsormr’s control before…all those years ago. It nearly cost Grey’s life, but she would be able to do it again and break free from Phantom, right? However, she wasn’t sure what it was, but…it was harder to do it again. She couldn’t fight anymore as she felt her resolve slipping. She was getting tired.
“I’m sorry, Grey…I’m sorry,” she thought to herself. “Please…help me…”
She slipped as her eyes became narrow slits again. 
Meanwhile, as soon as Grey got her bearings, she looked up at the night sky watching…as Shadow slowly flew away into the night with this stranger.
“Shadow…” she whispered. “Not again…”
Jan 27, 2020
Phantom could feel Shadow slip, his control getting stronger. She was tired. He gently assured her it would be okay. He wasn’t trying to hurt her. She was safe.
You dont have to be near those humans again. You don’t need them. I will take you home to safety, and truly free you. 
Phantom eased up a little and relaxed. She wasn’t fighting any more. He couldn’t let go yet, though. At least the main objective had been completed.
They flew on as Haligan slipped out of sight on the horizon.
Jan 27, 2020
Shadow shook her head trying her hardest to break free…to get back to Grey…as she heard the voice again. This was not the Father…Midgardsormr. This was someone new…
“No…no…you don’t understand!” Shadow roared as she struggled. “That human is my sister…I choose to stay with her…and her mate and hatchlings. Please…please, let me go! She hasn’t done anything!”
Jan 27, 2020
He shushed her softly.
It’s okay. I will help you. You will be free. This is your kin, your own flesh and scales. Where you belong. It will be alright. 
Zipshot nudged Phantom as they flew.
“I’m gonna flip you onto my back now. I’m gettin tired of carrying you, so brace yourself.”
Zipshot spun, flipping Phantom into the air, and catching him again. Indigo peered down at Shadow, who was still struggling, even as he had her fly along.
Poor creature. Those cursed humans had held her for so long. Once they got to the camp, things would improve.
Jan 27, 2020
“No, please, listen to me!” Shadow roared as she continued to struggle. “Grey is my best friend! She’s not the enemy! We’ve been best friends since we were little…for 36…summers! I don’t need to be saved! Haligan is my home!”
Jan 27, 2020
Phantom was tired of hearing it and just blocked out her pleas, slightly annoyed, but more at the humans than anything. He held her mind just anough to keep her on track, and stared out at the clouds as they flew.
He couldn’t wait to get some sleep.
Jan 27, 2020
“Fellow Furies, please you have to believe me!” Shadow roared yet again. “Grey and her family mean no harm! They’re my family! Please! Let me go...home! Let me...” She was getting tired. She continued to fight, but it was getting more...and more difficult. She needed to relax, but not when Grey would come for her. “Please...Grey...please...help me...Grey...” With that last thought, her mind went blank...as her eyes narrowed into slits.
Category:BOTGD 2
Category:Events
Category:Act I
Category:Indigo Phantom
Category:Shadow
Category:Zipshot
Category:Grey Bergman
Category:Sven Felman
Category:Dagny Felman
Category:Kari Felman