Hidden away in the mountains, was a kingdom of dragons, forgotten by the modern world. There, the dragons lived and ruled themselves with a monarchy style of government. They lived in peace.
And on one dark night, the birth of a prince was announced. It was the kings first born. The king, a large silver and gold dragon, stood next to his mate, who lay in a large nest-like bed. On the bed lay a grayish-brown she-wolf. He climbed onto the bed and pulled his mate and newborn son close.
After a while, he spoke. “Akita, he’s beautiful, perfect. My father will be pleased. But what shall we call him?”
The mother remained silent for a few moments as she thought, then replied in a warm voice, “We’ll call him Bane. He will carry it with pride, and one day, he will be king.”
Even though their son was half dragon, from his father, he looked like an ordinary wolf pup. He would not show any signs of being half dragon until he was in his twenties.
Suddenly, the door to their chamber crashed open. Standing there was a large black dragon. He walked into the room, displeasure was clearly written all over his face. “Brother, how dare you break the ancient law. That…that thing is an abomination. It must be destroyed at once!”
“No! He is my son, and he will treated as such. You are not the king, I am, and are in no such position to command me.”
“No, he isn’t. But I am, son.”
Both dragons turned to see a large red dragon, their father, Typhon. He turned to the black dragon. “Stoorworm, as I remember, I did not choose you as my successor. So I will decide whether or not the child dies.”
The old king went over to the mother and child, and looked at the wolf-dragon cub.
“Ah, he will make a fine prince. What is his name?”
“Bane,” said Akita, “it is a name that comes from my clan.”
Stoorworm, angry at being dismissed in such a way, over a hybrid cub, stormed out of the room, and vowed to have his vengeance soon enough. He would kill his brother, and father, along with the abomination. Then he would be able to take the throne, and be king.

Fiction: 10/07/09 | Posted By: MintIceCream | 1 comment | Personal