Where are the Kids?

Killer

“Iris!! Did you find the… Where did she go?” I asked as I looked back to see she wasn’t behind me.

I turned around and flew back to where we landed. She wasn’t there and I transformed into my human form. I was starting to panic when a black horse with three kids showed up.

“Maynard, my child!! Sleek Foot, my niece and White Storm, my other niece. Who might you be, mighty steed?” I said as I grabbed each kid and smiled.

“This is Midnight of the Dark Feather, Uncle Killer.” The Blind girl named White Storm said as the black steed disappeared into thin air.

“Shall we get going before the rain hits again?” I asked as I started walking back toward the home of Deera.

The kids followed as we trekked through the forest of trees and into the clear where a little road was. I nodded and all three girls walked onto the road next to me, holding hands. We walked until we got to the door of Deera’s home and saw there was no lights but candlelight inside. I knocked on the door and someone opened the door. Lolo stepped out from behind the door and smiled at me. He gestured me in. I nodded and the three girls walked in front of me.

“Amilia!! Celia!! I have your children!!” I yelled and heard a pop then a couple of people running.

In came Amilia and Celia. Amilia stopped short and knelt down in front of White Storm as Celia did the same in front of Sleek Foot. Amilia looked at me as I put my hand on Maynard’s shoulder.

“Who does she belong to, Killer?” Amilia asked me as tears rolled down her cheeks.

“She is my daughter, Maynard.” I said as everyone else came into the room.

“Amazing, brother-in-law. She is built like you, yet she has silver hair. Who is her mother?” Tara asked as he studied Maynard as she hid behind my leg.

“Her mother is Forma, a Silver Draginucous.” I answered as the thunder rolled again and the lights turned on.

“Killer!! Where is Iris?” Deera asked angrily as she walked toward me.

“I don’t know, Derry! I lost her at the forest after I had taken off again.” I snarled as I spun around and walked toward the door.

“Go back out and find my sweet Iris!! She could be lost or even worse hurt or dead!!” Deera said as she started crying.

I closed the door and walked over to her. She kept crying as I hugged her, and we went to our knees. She cried on my shoulder as I stroked her hair to calm her down. Tara walked over and grabbed her by her elbows, gently and lifted her to her feet.

“Please go find our daughter before she or anyone else gets hurt.” Tara said as he nodded at me.

The door burst open and lightning illuminated behind the wet figure of black. He staggered in and we could see it was Avalar!!

“Avalar!! You are home!!” Amilia said as she hugged him.

She backed away and added, “You stink also. Go get a shower.”

Avalar nodded and counted how many were there. Then, he realized Iris was no where to be seen.

“Lolo, Paypa, Onto Deera? Where is Iris?” Avalar asked as he spun around and faced Deera and Tara.

“She went out to look for the three kids and you. She had attack me since she didn’t know who was flying near this house. After I took off, I didn’t hear her screech, scream or yell. I went to ask her if she had spotted them when I noticed she wasn’t behind me.” I said as I set my hand on his shoulder.

“I am going back out to find thy young flower.” Avalar said as he looked at me with tears rolling down his cheeks.

“No need to do that, young Heraldor. I know exactly where she is.” A male voice said as a puff of black smoke appeared.

“Avo Nightwing!! What a lovely surprise, you’re not disguised.” Stormy said as she walked in and saw him in the same apparel as her.

“As I said, I know where thy lady is that thee is looking for.” Avo said as he bowed to us.

“Well, where is she?” I asked him as I walked over toward him.

“She is on her way to the King of the Vulcanites. I do not know his plans for her, but someone needs to go save her. Though, the young Heraldor and you Dragon Kins cannot go. If you guys do, you will be captured and put into a zoo.” Avo warned us as Avalar started to walk to the door.

“Is that true?” Avalar asked as he stopped and looked at Avo.

“It is true. The Vulcanites put creatures that are rare into a zoo. They do not treat them right either. They have seven types of Dragon Kins and that is excluding, Black, Golden and Silver. They have one of Hellenfire’s brothers.” Avo said as he looked toward Deera.

“N… No. It has to be Benjamin or Bloodstone. Isn’t it?” Deera said as she wiped away her tears from her eyes.

“That would be wrong, young Deera. The one they have is Draconian.” Storm said as she grabbed Avo’s hand.

“We must be going. Only those with magical experience and that of an Elven from the Southern Forest shall know where to go. That is all we can give you.” Avo said as he titled his has as to say goodbye.

Then, there was a puff of smoke and both Avo and Storm was gone. We all looked at each other and all sighed. Everyone else sat down as Avalar and I paced the floor. We all were thinking when the three kids came in and White Storm ran into my leg.

“I… I am sorry Uncle. I didn’t mean to run into you.” She said as she lifted her head toward me as I looked down at her.

“No worries, young one. Maynard!! Sleek Foot!! Be more careful of where you lead her into a room.” I said as I looked at the other two girls.

“Yes sir.” Both girls answered as they bowed their heads.

The three girls left the room and we started thinking again.

“I shall go retrieve her. I know the king well. He is part of the High Commission and I know who is part of it. He can take me there.” Badilia said as she stood up.

“Oh? Who is this mystery man you speak of?” Amilia asked as she stood up.

“His name is Baldur Blood Moon. He is known as Baldur of the High Commission or High Commissioner Baldur.” Badilia said as she looked at Tara.

“Why did you hide this information from me? He could have thrown me in jail for using a Killing Potion on one of my old Bullies from EU.” Tara asked as he grabbed her arm.

“Maybe, he should have thrown you there but at least he knew you were part of my family and didn’t throw you there to rot!!” Badilia snapped at Tara as she yanked her arm away from his grasp.

“The rain has stopped. Strawberry Cream is outside so you can use her to get to Baldur’s place.” Avalar offered her.

“No need, young sire. Her ride is already here. Where do you need to go, my Bad Badilia?” An Elven man in a fancy blue get up walked in.

“I need to go to the High Commission leader, The King of the Vulcanintes.” Badilia said as she looked up at him.

“Alright, my dear one. Do I know you from somewhere?” Baldur asked as he looked up to see Tara standing nearby.

“This is Baldur? Dude, I know you from… umm… Elven University.” Tara said as he held his arm out to Baldur.

“That’s right!! The Smarty Party Pooper Tarantula at EU. I remember now. You and I were bunked together off of campus. Nice seeing you, Tara.” Baldur said as he grabbed Tara’s forearm and shook them as they said OI! and let go.

“How long has it been?” Tara asked him with no emotion.

“Same as always with no emotion and it has been at least a good 8-10 years.” Baldur said with a smile.

“Wow. We need to invite the graduates of 2090 for a University Reunion.” Tara suggested.

“Why do you need to go to the King of the Vulcanites, my dear?” He asked Badilia.

“Iris is going to be there because she was captured and I want to negotiate with him about her. Also, the Dragon Kins cannot go along with the Heraldors and the Shelldors.” Badilia said as she sighed.

“Let us go before nightfall comes and the Dire Wolverines are out.” Baldur said as he held his hand out for Badilia to grab.

She did so and we all watched her step into a small horse drawn carriage. He got up into the driver seat and drove the horse to haul the carriage. The horse took off at a trot and all that followed was a trail of dust.