Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Agent Sapphire

TrailBlaiser paces back and forth in front of RiverFlyte. "Sep," she sighs, "she's reached the end of her allotted time as an A-I-T. We literally can not keep her as an apprentice any longer. But, she isn't ready." RiverFlyte smiles warmly at her and stops her, looking into her eyes.
"She's not, or you're not?" he asks. TrailBlaiser opens her mouth to speak, but no words form. "Come on, she's your first apprentice. She's a Second Generation, the only others are Terrance, Wes, Kopa and now Liberty. The rest of us were trained by Aslan. Relax Lenora. You'v trained her well. I know she's ready." She looks away, but RiverFlyte lifts her head up. "She'll be fine." TrailBlaiser nods sadly. 
"I know. I just... don't want her to get hurt. I'm responsible for her. If she fails on a mission, it'd be my fault, I trained her." RiverFlyte hugs her and kisses her forehead. 
"You can't keep her as an apprentice any longer. Give her a tittle." TrailBlaiser shakes her head.
"She hasn't even found her animal form yet!" she objects. RiverFlyte's eyes widen. "Perhaps for good reason..." she mutters.
"And why would that be?" he asks. She laughs bitterly to herself.
"She might figure out the truth real quick. Although, knowing her, she might not. She isn't the sharpest icicle in the tundra. Another reason she shouldn't be an agent yet." RiverFlyte smirks.
"TrailBlaiser, just announce it. At dinner tonight. She's one of the last A-I-Ts not graduated." TrailBlaiser rests her head on his shoulder. 
"Alright. What would I do without you keeping me from stupidity?" He shrugs.
"Die multiple times?" he suggests. She whacks him.

The crystal chandelier glitters overhead. Delicious scents waft in from the kitchen. The agents are all dressed formally tonight as they were instructed by RiverFlyte, but no one knows why. TrailBlaiser stands nervously, her hand shaking as she raises her glass. RiverFlyte reaches out his hand to brush her hand still resting on the table, instantly calming her nerves. "Tonight," she calls, "I would like to announce a new agent." Bright smiles appear on everyone's faces, but all pale in comparison to Sapphire's. "A toast, to Agent Sapphire!" The crowd erupts in shouts and celebration. Sapphire and TrailBlaiser lock eyes for a brief moment. The emotions conveyed lighten TrailBlaiser's heart, assuring her of the decision made. Sapphire glows with happiness, so much so that her artifact activates. It glows a bright lavender, pulsing with each heartbeat. Sapphire stands, holding out her arms, feeling the energy flow through her. The lavender envelops her, and, when it lifts, a lavender dragon remains, with feathers and fur both. Sapphire roars proudly and tests her new wings. TrailBlaiser and RiverFlyte exchange a shocked look. 
"You don't think she'll-" he's cut off by Sapphire.
"Wow! I'm like, the coolest dragon ever!" she squeals. "TrailBlaiser, I know you aren't my mentor anymore, but flying lessons maybe?" She transforms back into a human and hugs Terrance, who's smiling at her. He kisses her and she blushes furiously.
"Nope. She's clueless." TrailBlaiser decides. 

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