Chapter 9 (1/2)

after all, that's what my master said- stated Draco with a mischievous glint in his eye and a roguish grin.

-You're all the same- huffed the elven lady shaking her head. I like it more and more. She admitted to herself. I really did a good job of helping them orchestrate this. She boasted in her mind. And even better by not filing any reports with the palace. She added with amusement.

Bleist was just pulling off his blue coat when a knock sounded at the door. Before he could say anything, however, Othis was already standing in the doorway searching for him with his eyes.

-Don't disturb yourself.- He said then walked over to the bed and sat down heavily on it.-Before I go to sleep I have something to tell you.- He sighed watching his friend slowly put on his dragon tunic.

-It must be something important or else you'd probably be lying on the hall floor snoring sweetly and dreaming of a soft mattress.- He smiled seeing the wry look on the Ambassador's face.-Well cough it up before you fall asleep.

-It's about Draco,- said Hugo rubbing his eyes once more.-When I tested his power... Hmmmm... How should I say it.-He closed his eyes searching for the right words.-Well, I was pushed out of his consciousness and not by his own will.- He sighed and looked at Darius.-It's not at all about him being a dragon either, although I wouldn't advise venturing too deep into your apprentice's source. Admittedly I have not seen his dragon aspect, but it is enough that I have heard it once.-He shook his head.-But before he threw me out I sensed something, unfortunately I am unable to determine what it was, but I surmise that your apprentice may possess a dual nature.

-Dual nature?- Bleist stopped motionless staring with wide-open eyes at his friend.-Are you sure?

-Yes, rather yes.- Othis nodded trying to resist the temptation to go to sleep.-You have hit upon a very special student. A dragon with a dual nature of magic.- He smiled as sincerely as he could

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