Dragon Born Series: Book 1: Mia

Chapter 7: Alincdor's True Self

(Helyma's POV)

I head over to the main tent with Mora and we meet up with Malise. She is standing at a carriage and inspecting it closely. She looks around us and asks, "Do you know who this belongs to?"

Mora and I shake our heads no and shrug our shoulders. "It was here when I walked past earlier but there doesn't seem to be a driver.", Mora says to us and walks away.  This really tells me she's hiding the truth but I'll deal with her later, we need to get this show started.

"Since you disrespected me, I want you to handle the entrance fee and the crowd.", I say to Malise as I walk towards the back of the main tent.

I could hear her grumble something under her breath but when I shoot her a deadly glare she quiets down and goes to the line of men trying to get in. I never understood why more men than any other type of creatures come to this s**t show. I know the business Al conducts but it's like he turned the show into the country store. Come get your choice of girl or slave or magical creature. The only female creatures he hasn't sold off are my daughters. The countless others have come and gone when they turn of age. For that reason alone, I'm grateful even though I hate him. I truly hate him and wish my curse would be lifted.

"Gather round, Everyone!", I shout for the performers to listen up. "Alincdor is dealing with a situation and will not be hosting. I will run the show tonight so, listen up and don't f**k this up."

They perk up at my words and nod in agreement. I order the jesters to take center stage until I go out to welcome everyone. Malise joins and I have her and Mora assigned to the magic since I couldn't. Last I tell the sisters to not f**k up like the night before. The place becomes chaotic but things seem to be running smoothly. 

"Welcome, All!", I announce, the beginning of the show. The jesters head out and the animals' act is next. Usually, I perform with my daughters but tonight I'm pulling a duel job. These animals are all shifters and have them bound to their form so as to not go against us. Good thing too cause I don't think they would like what they do and would kill us all.

The act goes well and the girls come out to help change over to the final act. The final act is the sisters. They aren't really sisters for they are all come from different places and species. I can't wait till Al gets rid of them. I make sure my breasts are situated in my costume and step out to announce the next act.

"Tonight, we have a great flying show! They don't have wings and are magicless! Enjoy the 3 sisters!", I announce as Marina and Rayna do flip tricks above our heads. 'Where the hell is Mia?" I leave the girls to their show and walk back to get that little wh*re.

"Mia!!"

No one answers. I look around for her and she was nowhere in sight. "f**k me! Where the f**k did she go!"

(Ghari's POV)

The human before us was the evilest human I have ever met. His aura was pitch black. As a high-ranking dragon, I was taught how to read auras. I have never met someone that was more demon than human,  while just being a human. I hoped that for his sake and ours it was just a mistake on my part or that it was a residual thing from being around magical creatures. This could indicate that his performers are not all human and that he is in violation of the Magical  Treaty.

"Please, gentlemen, have a seat.", The man said while motioning to the chairs positioned around the large table. "My name is Sir Alincdor Moritzio.", he jesters to the seats once more and sits down.

"No need. We would like to do this quickly and as informal as possible.", Kerwyn said in reply and we nodded in agreement. 

He did not back down and insisted we get comfortable. I didn't want to make a scene so I took a seat and Cahir followed but Mitch and Ker remained at attention.

"So, gentlemen, what brings such highly-ranked members of the palace to my humble show?", He opened the conversation with a sly smile on his dumb face. 

I ignored the slight annoyance in his words and responded with, "We are highly-ranked dragons of the Eastern Palace and we have come to investigate your show. We would like to know why there are magical creatures being mistreated and used in your show."

His face flashes something dark but his smile doesn't disappear. He looks right at me and says, "I do not have any magical creatures in my show. On the mistreatment, I have no knowledge of such practices. I'm sorry men but you have been given false information."

I could sense he was more than lying. His aura glowed as though he was trying to use some type of magic to persuade us otherwise. Cahir could sense it too because he shifted slightly in his seat trying not to light the wooden chair or table on fire. 

"We will need to see this for ourselves and you will have to submit to some magical testing If we find all is well, we will punish those who have spoken against you but if we find something is a miss we will be forced to shut you down", Ker spoke clear and concise. 

The human looked visibly disturbed by what we were saying but never changed his smile. It was kinda creepy really. His oily hair was slicked back like some cow-were had licked it. His dirty brown beard covered most of his face making the smile seem worse.  All this made me feel like this man could not be trusted. I had nothing against beards but this man's appearance screamed dishonesty I looked over at Cahir and his eyes were turning fire red. I didn't want him to completely lose his temper so I suggested he and Mitch wait outside for us. 

"Sir, could your warlock here escort my friends outside, while we finish up here?"

We stood up and Ca and Mitch were escorted outside by Ciel, the warlock.  Ker and I stayed in the meeting space with Alincdor and had a few more words about what was going to happen now. 

(Alincdor's POV)

These dragons are high-ranking. Thanks to Aziel I could see auras. If rumors of my show got this high then it's only a few strikes till my show is uncovered as the Deep Market. Tre would have my head for this if I don't deal with these creatures. 

"Please gentlemen, have a seat.", I motion to the stools around the table. This table was placed here with spell protection so no one could overpower the other party. I didn't think it would work for these men so I needed to think quickly. 

They tried to avoid sitting but I did get two of the four to sit and that helped to neutralize some of the tension in the space. 

"To what do I owe such high-ranking dragons visiting my humble show.", I say with a smile. 

The dark-eyed one snarls but doesn't speak, The red-eyed one looks uncomfortable but also doesn't speak. 

The one with ice in his dirty hair speaks to me. How dare he speak to me but I dare not share this out loud. I let them explain how they will shut me down for mistreating and using magical creatures. 'How do they know all this? Is the cloak not working? I need to get rid of these dragons now'

"Sir, Sir?", the dark-eyed dragon drags me out of my thoughts. 

"Yes, gentlemen. I understand. I will let you conduct the investigation and make sure my show is legal. It's just a small show to support my family but I do understand you have your orders.", I say this in hopes they will believe me and leave empty-handed. 

I mind-call Tre while they get the red-eyed dragon calm and Ciel takes him out of the tent.

"Tre, we have a situtaion. You need to get here right now."

(Tre's POV)

"You will take this potion and I won't have to throw you back into the cage. Now be a good girl and listen to me."

The creature before me trembled in fear. Ahhh the sweet scent of fear and hopelessness. The female angel was about to expand her wings and make a run for it but nothing happened. I guess clipping her wings like a bird worked wonders. I grabbed her hair and pulled back till her mouth opened and I poured the potion into her. 

She withered and coughed and choked then fainted. She lay lifeless and I kicked her hard. "Damn it! Why have I not been able to get this right!"

I had my assistant dwarf take the trash out and stormed off towards my lab. On my way there my thoughts were interrupted by a mind-call.

"Tre, we have a situation and you need to get here now!", Alincdor shouted through my head.

"F**k, Alincdor! Who do you think you are to order me to do anything. Deal with whatever it is yourself!", I shouted back and cut the call.

He was a prick and I wished I could kill him but if I did my sister would die as well. My f**king father and Aziel forced me to spellbind Helyma to that rat and I had no choice but to abide by the order or cease to live as well. 

"The Dragon Born are here and suspect us of mistreatment and in volitation of the Magical Treaty!", Al shouted again through the mind-call. 

"F**k, Al! Why didn't you f**king say something sooner!"

"I did you didn't listen to me. They are high-ranking so you need to deal with them and make sure that the Eastern Palace doesn't miss them!"

"Don't you f**king speak to me that way nor tell me what I need to do. Take them to the forest cabin and I will meet you there!", I shouted back and blocked him.

The nerve of that stupid human. I walk past my lab and head for the throne room.  I'll have to find out who King Erman sent to the Earth Kingdom and then erase his memory and replace it. I've been working for this dumbass king for too long but it's Aziel's plan that I stay close to him so we can keep ourselves informed. We couldn't rely on just our minions to get us the inside workings of the east. 

"Good afternoon, Your Highness.", I say as I bow before him.

"Good afternoon, Sir Tre. What can I do for you?", He replies as he sits on his throne and regards me with displeasure. I didn't say we were good friends but he seems to tolerate me for the time being.

"I was informed from the Royal Guard in the Earth Kingdom, there's been some sort of trouble at the Moritzio SideShow. Did you send anyone over there?", I ask with as much concern as I can muster.

His face doesn't give anything away but I can sense whatever he's about to respond is a lie. "Has there been a problem? I have not sent anyone there. I believe my sons took a small trip out there to visit their human friends."

"Thank you, Your Highness. I will check in with the Royal Guard and make sure things are under control.", I bow and leave. This motherf**ker really thought I was stupid. Since he didn't really give up any information that I would need to cover up, I left him be, this time. 

I made my way to my lab and made sure to pack a few potions, I wanted to try out on the dragons. I cast the spell for travel and traveled to the Earth Kingdom's Dwarfs Forest.  The cabin was protected to hide from anyone that was not given permission. I walked into the cabin hoping Al was already there but to my surprise, no one was there. I set myself up to be ready for him and made sure all spells were in place. I hate having to clean up Aziel's messes. He should have just taken over the all kingdoms at one time instead of one by one. 

(Alincdor's POV)

I was cut off and blocked from calling Tre. What an asshole as always. Two dragons were still in my space and the other two had been taken outside. I had to make a plan and quickly get all four to the cabin in the woods. I stood and suggested we take a walk around the grounds. 

"Sir, could you show us the performers?", asks the dark-eyed one. 

"The performers are doing the show at this time. You're welcome to see the show for yourself but I don't give anyone a free show so you would have to pay.", I say in hopes he would drop it and follow me where I was gonna take him. 

"I don't mind paying the fee.", he said and we walked back towards the main tent.

Damn now I'll have to come up with something else. If they see the show, there's no telling how they'll react to it. They seem too powerful for the protection spells in place. 

"Right this way sirs.", I led them to the show and they paid double cause I knew they had it. I then decided to get Dameon and his cronies to knock them out. Then they could take them to the cabin. The men entered the tent, paid the fee, and headed to the benches. Once they were in their seats I disappeared to contact Dameon. 

"Dameon, stop harassing whatever female you have in your hands and come to the main tent this instant!", I mind-called him and in a blink, he was before me wearing nothing but his scales.

"F**k, Dameon! Put some god damn clothes on! This isn't the underworld!"

He snapped his fingers and was dressed then in a dark shirt and pantaloons. "Sir Alincdor, what can I do for you. I was balls deep in a female demon and now she left me unfinished."

"You can do her later. I need you to gather some of your roughest demons and take out 4 dragons and take them to the cabin."

He smiled deviously and left. I knew I could count on him. I mind-called Ciel and told him to meet me in the back. 

"Ciel, we need to take the dragons to the cabin. I have Dameon and his goons taking care of them but I need you to set an illusion so that they don't suspect anything."

He gave a look of defiance but due to the enchanted collar he had no choice but to obey and he nodded and left my sight. Things were in place. Tre better have, taken care of his end. 

(Unknown POV)

Unbeknown to Alincdor and Dameon, someone was watching and listening. 

"s**t, I need to do something. I can't believe Al is going to hurt those dragons. Who the hell is Tre. If I don't find a way to stop him or warn the dragons they might not survive. I'm not due on stage for another two acts maybe I can find them and get them to leave." 

She walks away from her hiding spot and goes in search of the dragons. She finds them sitting on the benches closest to the main stage. She had grabbed a cloak and now covered her face. She tapped the nearest one and sparks ignited through her. She drew back her hand immediately and the dragon turned quickly and swiftly grabbed her hand.

"Who are you and why have you touched me!", His voice is like smooth velvet and my body burns just hearing it. 

"I-I-I...I just came to warn you.", I stuttered back and hides her face.

"Warn of what?", He asks and stands while still holding her wrist.

She doesn't get to give him an answer as his friends yell to run. With her firmly in his grasps, they disappear.