"David!" The door swung open and smashed against the wall.  "Git y'self 
up boy!"

David jumped out of bed and tumbled to the floor.  "What?!?!"  He managed 
through ask in a sleepy daze.  Looking around towards the door, he saw 
Ames Blademaster, his father, standing there with a giant smile across 
his face.  

"I have a surprise for ye son, unless ye wish to sleep all day an' miss 
the hatchin?"  He said sarcasticly.  David's mouth dropped open in unbelief.

"Hatchin?  What do ye mean?" He sat up and covered himself with a blanket.

"I have been picked t' be the emissary from our Guild t' witness the 
hatchin up in Keldarra Warren." Ames explained.  "And I want to know if 
ye would like to come?"

"God, does a forge bend steel?!  Aye, I would like t' go!"  David said 
excitedly.  "D'we get t' ride a dragon?"

"Aye." Ames nodded, "But ye be curtious t' the DragonRider.  It is ye 
first time."  He walked from the room, but before he shut the door, he 
added, "Be ready in ten minutes.  Dragonfolk are not t' be kept waitin."
The door shut loudly behind him.

	David leaped from where he was sitting and laid out the clothes he 
needed for the trip.  It was only to be for a few days, so he packed one other 
uniform than the one he was to wear.  Pulling out a gray tunic and dark 
grey pants, he began to dress.
	His body was lean and toned, muscles firm from working a forge and 
practicing with a sword.  Long blond hair spilled down his back, 
accenting his bright green eyes that seemed to know more than what they 
were letting on.  Slightly tanned skin gave him a healty color, one 
associated with the youth he was.  
	After his shirt and pants were donned, David clipped a thick black 
leather belt around his waist and began to lace up his boots.  Coming up 
to his knees, he made sure to tuck his pants into them, yet leaving enough 
out to give a baggy freedom of movement.  Looking into a mirror, David 
inspected his clothing.
	The uniform was the same every Intermediary of the Guild of 
Swords wore, and David took pride in it.  Not everyone could reach as far 
as he had by seventeen:  Himself the youngest in his classes.  Everything 
was gray and black, even the leather strip he used to tie his hair back 
from his face.  Taking his swords from where they hung by the bed, David 
clipped them to his belt side by side, and left the room.

	Flying high above Ralengard, the wind whipped past Davids face, a 
broad grin firmly in place.  The brown dragons scales glistened like 
copper in the sunlight.  The feeling of flying exhilerated him, and he 
looked down towards the capital city.  Some fires were burning near the 
ground, and groups of dragons circled in the air.  David asked Gen'an, 
the Rider, what was going on.
	"It's a wraith attack on the city."  He answered, concern showing 
on his face for his kin in the midst of battle.  When David looked back 
down and made a worried look, Gen'an managed a smile.
	"Don't worry about them.  We can hold them back."
	Ames put a hand on David's shoulder, "They know what they're doin 
son."  He said with smile.  David nodded, and looked towards Kalderra 
warren just ahead.
	The huge structure loomed over the city, built straight into the 
mountain side.  It was a wonder itself.  Wide platforms jetted out from the 
rocks, and people were seen lugging heaps of coal and supplies.  It was 
said that it could house over five-hundred man and women, not counting 
the dragons.
	"Is that where we land?"  David asked politely.
	"Yes, so hold on tightly as we approach."  Gen'an answered.
	After they landed, Ames and David thanked Gen'an for his 
assistance, and watched him take off again to help down in the city.  
	"Ames Blademaster?" A vioce said from behind.
	Ames and David turned to see two men, both clothed in what looked 
like official garb, heading down a flight of stairs towards them.  Ames 
nodded and answered, "Aye, I am Ames.  BladeMaster of the Guild of 
Swords, one of the Ruleing Council."
	The officals nodded.  
	"I am Ky'shei, and this is Couldin."  One said, while jestureing 
to the other.  They made formal bows.  Ames and David did the same.  
	"This is my son and gaurd, David Swordson."  Ames said while 
introduceing him.  "He is an Intermediary in our Guild."
	Ky'shei and Couldin nodded, and Couldin extended his hand 
outward.  "Welcome to Keldarra Warren.  May your stay be peaceful and 
safe." 
	"Thank ye kindly.  Will ye show us t' our rooms?"  Ames said as 
he lifted his pack.  Ky'shei nodded and turned to lead the way.  David 
picked up his own bag, and walked alongside Ames.
	The size of the Warrens caverns amazed David as they travelled 
deeper into the mountains.  After climbing a few flights of stairs, they 
came to the guest quarters.  
	"Feel free to journey around the Warren.  If you have any 
questions, ask whoever you see.  Anyone will be glad to help."  Ky'shei 
said.  "For now, if you do not mind, we must leave you.  There are duties 
to be seen to."
	"That tis' no problem, sirs.  Thank ye for yer hospitality."  
Ames said, and bowed again.  "We will talk later of the work ye need from 
the guild."
	Ky'shei and Couldin nodded and bowed, then turned down the 
corridor.  Ames waited for them to leave and spoke up to David.
	"Now mind what they said, son.  If ye go off wondering, try t' 
stay out of trouble and keep ye hands to yerself.  D'ya understand?"
	"Aye da, I do.  I'm not a youngin anymore."  David said annoyed.
	"Good." Ames said with a smile. "Right now, I'm goin t' take a 
rest.  I'm not as young as you, ye know.  Ill see ye tonight for dinner, 
eh?" 
	David grinned.  "Aye da, ye shall.  Good'noon to ya."
	"Good'noon son."  Ames replied and entered his room, closeing the 
door behind him.
	David picked up his pack, and went into his own room.  The 
furnishings were simple, but gave off a comfortable feeling that was to 
be found in ones own house.  Putting his clothes away, David thought 
about the day so far.  It had been exciting.  His first ride on a dragon, 
and a hatching to view tomorrow.  It was surely the most exciting time of 
his life.  After he was finished, David stepped from his room to explore 
the warren....

NRPG:
	Well, here is David.  I'll come up with the info on the Guild of 
Swords.  Who knows what will happen at the hatching tomorrow.
	By the way, David and his father speak in a slight Scottish 
accent.  Can ye tell?  ;)

Justin, the voice of:
			Nicoli Ka'roth, rune mage
			Aritos Seneir, rune mage
			David Swordson, Intermediary


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	||       I've experienced anguish at the at the 
	||       molecular level.  Let me show you
	||       what it's like."
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