The Door to the Dragons World

[poetrygirl66]

She Scaled the outside of the mountain, determined to find the truth, or rather the entrance to the dragon kingdom. Knowing she could not be far , she slowed a bit to catch her breath. She felt the grapple hook begin to slip, reaching to her side, she slung up another hook, and it caught accurately. Her senses being so keen, she began to smell them, smell what lay ahead….

I closed my eyes and began my prayer, a chant sent heavenward. I know their real , I thought. Again the climbing continued. Up ahead there was a hole, I could see it, almost like a cave, but I couldn’t be sure. Reaching down to my belt I grabbed another hook, tied it off and slung it to the right, and hooked the opening. Getting my footing, I swung over, catching the right spot, adjusting my footing as I climbed my way into the gaping hole. Instantly I, actually was assaulted and overwhelmed with a rotting, burning smell. Covering my mouth and nose with my gloved hand, I continued forward. I need rest, scanning the area, I found a flat part of the cave, with a cubby hole, near to it. I unhooked my belt, and wrapped up my gear , stuffing it into the hole. Preparing to bed down for the night, I decided to pitch the tent for shelter from whatever animals that may reside here. I arranged my sleeping bag. Feeling a bit cold and hungry I decided to start a small fire, and heat the beans from my backpack. Delicious, I thought, as I took my last bite. Laying against my back pack, I pulled out my journal and entered the days events. I am getting closer, I can feel it. Closing the book , and stowing it into the pack, I hunkered down for some well deserved rest. Mumbling to myself, I am so close I can feel it, I feel the call of the Dragon. She calls to me, she is in need, my gifts are strong this night, I am close my Dear friend, I promise I shall find you, whispering, you are near , I feel you.

Dreaming was what she welcomed as things seemed to appear to her while she was in that dream state…

The night was restless, the wind blew and made strange and howling noises. I need you Ratheria, I call for your help, the young one comes soon, you are the only one who can help me.. Feel, and see what’s in my mind , you are close… shapes and objects appeared in her dream, a key, a knife and a large metal door, with the dragons clutching the edge…

Come Ratheria I will show you the way.. awake, morning comes and too soon , my little one… awake, awake…

With a start, I awoke, sitting up abruptly. I hear you , my friend, I am coming. Rubbing the sleep from my eyes and wishing for a shower and some hot coffee…. I dressed quickly as the cave was cold. Putting on my thermal jacket, hooking my belt, and dragging on my boots, I was ready. Than the noise came, it beckoned me further into the cave, I was on the right track… I could feel it. I could hear her in my head speaking to me on that telepathic wave, a frequency, that only she and I could hear, or so I believed. I adjusted my light on my head, to see ahead of me, boy this was a dark cave, I thought, hoping I had packed enough batteries. My excetaline was packed safely in the event my light went out, I could make a torch that would light the way for me. I could hear the creatures in the cave scampering about. I trudged on not worrying what they might be, I have dealt with creatures before. The tunnel seemed to narrow, so much, that I thought I may not be able to continue, I felt around the edges and felt something sharp, grabbing hold of the handle I felt there, I extracted the object, bending my head toward it so I could see what it was. It was a knife, within a sheath marked with letters,quite dusty, I couldn’t quite make them out. Brushing at the handle, the letters became much more clear to me…Ratheria… it was meant for me, it was my name. Than I remembered the object in my dream. This was one of them. When I removed the knife, the cave wall shifted and created an opening leading down another hall, this one just as dark as the other. My light began to dim, I stumbled in the dark, tripping over what appeared to be a large piece of wood, just the right size for a torch. Pulling a rag and the escetiline from my pack, I wrapped the rag tightly around the stick and poured on the escetiline. Lit it and proceeded forward. I was unsure how it would stay lit with the air so stagnant, and there it was cool air rising and blowing across to me.Almost as I thought it, it happened. I than felt direction, in my mind, forging ahead as I knew I was near, it was there before I could think of it… a box, opening it I found a key within. I took it from its place, and stowed the box in my pack. Torch in one hand I went forward as rock moved from rock, there was no fear, and there it was… the opening to the land of the dragons. A circular shape, seeming of polished stone with rubies embossed in its strength. Two beautiful dragons hugging either side. Remembering the key I searched for a place for it to fit. There was a long Black slit was along the front I placed the odd looking key into the small elongated opening. It fit perfectly, but with no results… Push my friend, push it into the stone, I applied great pressure, and it disappeared as if it were never there, the wind picked up in the tunnel and the swirling began, twirling around and around at the entrance of the door. The voice in my head again, Jump through, jump now! I hurled myself through, landing on my feet on the other side of that enormous door. Than the door … was gone. There were rubies everywhere, and the torches lit my way.

The chatter began above the din. It was them! A young man ran toward me, long hair , black as the night, flowing behind his back as he moved swiftly, yelling, you have come, turning his head, she has come, it is her… The Dragon Seeker!!! Grabbing my hand he took off at a swift run , never releasing my hand, causing me to run along with him. You must help her dragon seeker. She is ready now, the baby awaits… unsure of what to do, I picked up my pace, where is she, I inquired? Just down this hall… the boy replied and turning his head he spoke gently, thank you for coming, my mother needs you. I stopped abruptly. Your mother? Yes Ratheria , my Mother, I am a shape shifter, I do not always look like this, there are other forms I take as well. So your half human, I questioned. He did not respond but sent me a wink, I nodded and we ran a bit more, than we came upon an enormous cave lit with wonderfully with aromatic candles and incense, the healing fragrance that met me at the door was enough to put anyone at peace.

There she was large and beautiful. And ready to give birth, she held her egg to her as it began to bulge and crack…. She uttered a cry of excitement calling me to her…Ratheria, it is you he must see first, you are Dragon seeker, and he will be yours… I am tired and must sleep, gaze deeply into his eyes at first opening… he will know you, and you will know him. Char I do not know what to do with him, said Ratheria. Worry not my friend, you two were meant to be together, you will learn much from each other… now …I must sleep.

The Egg continued to crack, as chips began to break off and he began to break free, I walked closer, letting him feel the heat from my body, his head made its way out, the body came next,

 

 

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I drew closer, my mind touching his, and his touching mine. I Looked directly into his eyes and he looked into mine. There was a strong pull between us, we instantly knew , it was meant to be. Ratheria spoke, not looking away, keeping the gaze, what should I call you my little friend, he just continued to look at me, so I decided… Brazen… that’s what I will call you… he looked contented, he closed his eyes and had a little nap.

I thought this was a good time to get my bearings… there was a waterfall at the edge of the cave, I stripped my clothes off and let the water fall all over me, leaving me clean and fresh, putting my clothes back on… I could see Brazen awakening, or so I thought.. it was just movements in his sleep, I was tired too from my long journey, and a bit cold, I curled up beside Brazen, feeling the heat from his already growing body, as if feeling my presence, he curled his tail over my body and I fell fast asleep.

There was a slight knock on the door and than Justice stepped in. My mother still sleeps? Yes, Justice, I fear the birth has taken much out of her, she needs to feed. He looked at me, than her and left the room, only to return with an animal I have yet to see, in my lifetime, there was no time to examine it, as soon as she smelled it she awaken and fed, her strong talons ripping through flesh and sinew, but before it was completely eaten, she fed Brazen… he was overcome with joy, and belched his thankfulness.

I laughed in spite of the gruesomeness of it all. To see my little dragon awake, happy and wagging his tail, not to mention how quickly he was growing. He must have like my laughter and showed me as he licked up the side of my body with his long tongue. Yuk I replied, you definitely have dragons breath, he laughed and snorted at the same time, pushing smoke out his nostrils, I felt that was a good time to back up. Char nudged him in my direction, he stepped closer and cooed my name… Ratheria.

                                                        written by Paula G. Rockwell

                                     Inspired by Monique/catchesthewind

[oceanstar54]

Jul. 29, 2009 at 1:20 PM

Hi Si*star!  Keep writing !!  You have talent and your dreams will be put to pen . It is an interesting process! Like a private journal of our higher thoughts. Our higher being, not from the brain,from the mind and spirit.

Will be waiting for more! Angel hugs, >j<

Sue

[Toby6IOU1]

Apr. 30, 2010 at 11:42 PM

My Sweat Lady, You are so amazing!! The kind of writer that can capture A persons complete attention & keep them wanting more. To have a friend/sis that can reach down in my soul & wipe away any ick that I may feel, is the most wonderful gift I could ever imagine!! I am so Happy to know you my Doll. Love To You Always & Forever!!