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    I stare at the note, gaping. Lalna turns to me.

    “Xeph…,” he starts. “I think this is your ship.” I simply stand here in shock. Lalna turns the page again.

     

                                        Guidelines to a good cover

     

    1.      Stay out of stressful environments, otherwise unwanted shifting may occur.

    2.      Only shift back when necessary.

    3.      You can trust your closest friends with your secret, but be ready to do what is needed if necessary.

    4.      Do not fool around with your powers.

 

 

    Lalna looks at me, and then he looks back at the book.

    “Well, fact is, Xeph… I don’t know how to put this, but I, um… I think you’re turning into a dragon.”

 

-Lalna POV-

 

    Xephos walks out of the ship with a blank face. He goes all the way up the stairs, and then he locks himself in his bedroom. Knowing I can do nothing to help, I look back down and read more of the book. The more I read through it though, the more my head spins. I can only really figure out why Xeph is having these problems now and not earlier. The answer is simple. Now he is under too much stress.

    According to the book, when his species is under stress, it causes them to slowly shift back to their original form. Xeph has been extremely and unhealthily stressed lately between Rythian, the Jaffas, and Honeydew. All three combined would drive anyone mad.

     

-Xephos POV-

     

    “Me… a dragon…? This has to be a dream!” I exclaim before banging my head against the wall. “Wake up, Xephos,” I say to myself. “What am I going to do? I can’t tell Dew or Lomadia or they’ll reject me, but they’re my friends…” I slowly work through all my thoughts, and at last I make a decision. “I’ll tell them.” I stand up, determined. But, as soon as I do, a searing pain arises in my stomach, making me feel like I have swallowed fire. It slowly spreads, it making its way up my arms and down my legs. I squeeze my eyes shut as I fall to the ground. Tears come to my eyes as I moan in pain. The door slowly creaks open, and I see feet. They’re Lalna’s.

    “Xeph…?”

 

this is chapter 3 of the story i co authored with Skylord_Rosie:
they discover something about Xeph taht will rock there world.
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chloe55555's avatar
Dragons are my favourite animal/creatures eveeeerrrff (and wolves) so this is a dream come true!