In the tree covered landscape, no rodent or waterfowl made a sound. Even the bravest mountain lion halted their mighty roar and ducked deep under the outlook of their small valley home. It wasn't a daily routine, although the animals of this ecosystem knew it by heart. A million hearts sped up, shivering in fear of what was approaching nearby. A grand shadow blocked out the hot sun for a few moments, hovering in the air. Great wing beats shook the tops of trees as they carried the beast to it's huge, craggy, shimmering mountain den. Upon closer view from the few stupidly brave animals, the outside of this shiny outlook was covered in the armor, helmets and swords of the strong knights who tried and failed to defeat the beast lurking inside. The beast ducked inside, tail lashing.
This huge monster, known as Varya, let out a bone chilling roar. There, in the middle of his grand hoard of silver and gold treasures, was a lowly human. It let out a shriek, and, arms full of treasures, darted for the entrance. It was too late, as the big blue dragon flit scooped it up, and brought it close to scaly face, eyes glowing in the deep dark.
"Foolish, puny human. Why do you even try to steal my riches? You should have known that your end was waiting here." Without a final word, he clutched the human tightly in his clawed hand, and it dissolved into a cloudy mist, before fading into the sunlight of the den entrance. It's silver helmet fell to the ground, it's echoing clatter ringing around the dark, solid walls. Varya let out a hearty, evil laugh, knocking his new treasure into the pile with his long, dangerous tail.
I have always known I was different.. not in a bad way, necessarily. Not a good one either, though. Good or bad, that simply depended on how I chose to act.
But isn’t that how it is with all of us?
I, quite simply am magic. Not just in the typical way, everyone has a soul sort of nonsense. But I can change forms at will, keeping my characteristics while taking on those of another species. But, even with all the changes this caused, one thing remains constant. I suppose it stems from my dragon-like appearance. Perhaps I’m not a full flit after all, but what do I care? I’m me, and that’s all that really matters, now isn’t it. If I have a tendency to hoard because of it? Well, a little extra protectiveness, a few extra trinkets, and a bit more magic never hurt anyone..
Never hurt anyone on my good side at least.
Children are blessed creatures, and their imaginations call forth the most interesting of things. They have a fascination with the strange, the small. Oddities. They collect anything that may strike their fancy. I suppose I take after them in that way.. my quarters are full of rocks, amulets, strange looking contraptions. A necklace that plays the song called forth by the magic within you. A crystal that glows with the optimism of those around it. Maybe I should not keep all these little things, but I find myself quite taken with them. I don’t believe there’s any harm in a few oddities, now is there?
I’ve always loved children, and the innocent wonder they bring to everything. There’s not much better than watching them laugh, smile, grow, learn. I suppose then that it was only natural I would start a school for them. Every new child that joins my school is a new child of my own. I spend any time I can getting to know them personally. They are the future, and I want to make it a good one. Perhaps it is weird for a headmaster to be willing to die for even a single one of his children, but if so perhaps it should not be. Maybe it is a strange trait of my own nature, but these children? They are Mine, and I will not let any harm come to them.
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