Free The Dragon Knight Order by Gabriel Vicioso Page B

in rank, I hope you will forgive me for not holding the ceremony.”
     
    “Of course, Master,” I said happily.
     
    I turned to face Adria and then I remember she didn't know what the new uniform meant. She was about to ask me, when a loud voice said, “Attention all residents of the Central Academy. We will be having a welcoming ceremony for the arrival of the Heads of the Dragon Council, Lord Vicis and Lord Lux. Also arriving with them will be the new transfer students, as well as the highest ranked member of the Dragon Knights, Lord Arthur. Please assemble at the Dragon Hold's main area in one hour.”
     
    “Well, shall we get going then?” said Master.
     
    “I will meet both of you when you arrive,” said Adria keeping the rules in mind. “It wouldn’t be proper for me to arrive with both of you to such an event.”
     
    “Nonsense, Adria you are a student of mine. You might not have a deal with a dragon but you have just as much right as Alex to sit in the Dragon Knight table. You practically have been living in the Dragon Hold and Sky Dome these last two weeks that you have been training under me. I have come to see you as a pupil of mine, even more so than Alex, since you are here by your own hard work. I will have you walk and sit with us at the ceremony and I will not take no for an answer,” he said staring at her with one giant eye focused on her.
     
    “Thank you, Master for your kind words,” said Adria beaming with pride and happiness. I couldn't help but think that if Adria had ever become a Dragon Knight she would have been by far the best one ever and I was almost jealous at how fast she had managed to bond with Master Shadow.
     
    Adria and I walked down to the Dragon Hold’s main area while Master flew. When we got there, he introduced us to the two dragons that were there; one the same size as Master and the other much bigger.
     
    “These are Vicis, Lord of Time,” he said expanding his left wing. “And Lux, Lord of Light,” motioning to his right.
     
    Both Adria and I bowed down to them. It was the first time Master had used the word Lord to describe someone and I recognized the name Vicis from one of the history books in the orphanage.
     
    “Please, no need to be so formal,” said Lord Vicis. “You may stand before us without having to bow.”
     
    It was harder said than done, to stand straight and look at the massive bronze dragon in the eyes. It demanded courage. Its presence commanded the respect of everyone including Master Shadow and Lord Lux. There have been legends about him for a long time. The dragon that was born with the world, the first sentient creature, the Head of the Dragon Council, the Noble family whose ancestors were trained by him controls the other eleven Noble Families and now he is also the Head of the Dragon Knights. He is the embodiment of power. It is also said that he blesses all of the emperors even if they are born into the title and those he doesn’t have had short and miserable reigns. He suddenly cleared his voice to get our attention.
     
    “And just so there are no mistakes. I am not a male dragon. I am a female. You silly humans always assume I am male because of my voice, but trust me, if you manage to live as long as I have, you will begin to sound like me,” she said. “And please do not call me Lord, Vicis shall suffice.”
     
    I could see Master Shadow trying to contain a chuckle and fail, Lord Lux simply sighed.
     
     “As for me, I am Lord Lux and you shall refer to me as such. Unless you have something to say to me, I rather not be bothered by idle talk,” said the white dragon.
     
    He then jumped and took flight pushing a massive gust of wind at us.
     
    “Humph, looks like some dragons never change. He is still just as hateful as always, Vicis,” said Master Shadow.
     
    “After the death of his last pupil, he had refused to meet with the Council, much less come to the academy. At least this time he decided to join us