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Post by OldGreenGrolar on Nov 10, 2020 6:11:17 GMT -5
Chapter 15: Nice guys finished last.
"You actually think its cool just because Mads spend the night with you. Wrong. She views you as the Nice Guy Who Finishes Last", Bart spoke up with the dark skinned girl wearing a yellow t shirt and black shorts slightly taller than him massaging his shoulders and embracing him from behind.
"So this is the @@@@@ you dumped Mads for. What an idiot!" Eagle scoffed loudly forgetting he was surrounded by Jake and his friends momentarily.
"Mind you manners. A loser like you has no right to tell a winner like me what to do! Her name is Lusiana" Bart began to flare up.
"Calm down honey", the girl spoke up still embracing the blond hair and blue eyed boy.
"Did you actually get laid that night?" Jake scoffed. "You don't have to tell me, I have heard about everything. You just embraced her like her SIMP hoping she makes the move".
"What?" Eagle pretended to be aloof.
"Tomi told me everything".
"I thought you had dumped her". Eagle noticed Veronica embracing Jake.
"I dumped her alright. Veronica is much better". Jake proceeded to kiss Veronica who was wearing a yellow tight blouse exposing her belly button and a black tight jeans.
"And?"
"Tomi and I are still friends. She is dating Edward now. Just between us, Edward is dating both Tomi and a blonde with bright green eyes and freckles. Her name is Alicia and they are in an open relationship". Jake pointed towards Edward who was embracing a petite blonde girl almost the same height as Mads with exactly the same descriptions mentioned. She was wearing a hazel shorts and a brown t shirt. "See you later loser. Lets go everyone".
Jake and his lackeys surprisingly did not get physical with Eagle. He was tempted to throw an insult but after years of being bullied, he knew that it will be fruitless. He has now. The only girl who actually paid any attention to Eagle was gone and Tomi who was still hanging around the gang acted like nothing has happened.
Eagle would go to the beach on his own from time to time but once again every moment reminded him of Mads. Many times, he was tempted to go up to Tomi and ask her about Mads but she was always surrounded by Jake's lackeys and unlike Mads did not bother approaching him not even to say a simple 'Hi".
"Missing Mads, aren't you?" Ann asked as she saw Eagle watching an Alien versus predator DVD which he bought from the shopping mall.
"How did you know?"
"You don't usually sit by the tv and you are usually out on the beach or hanging out with your animals. Tomorrow I will be dropping out with my boyfriend. There is a new law which allows us to do that. So goodbye in advance. You can share the television with Bob, I will watch my film from my phone today".
"Thank you and all the best. Would you like me to help you pack?"
"No thanks, I have done my packing. My boyfriend will help me carry the last of them to his unit where the rest of my stuff are".
A knock came on the door.
"I guess my boyfriend is here so goodbye forever", Ann spoke sullenly.
Eagle ran over to give her a hug but was pushed back by the Gothic.
"Sorry, I only hug my boyfriend. I am not Mads". Ann grinned a little before walking out the door. That was the last time she was ever in Eagle's life.
He went back to watching the film which was paused and once again fell asleep on his lounge.
Another two years went by quickly, Eagle had mastered his internal energy to the full and now is able to command his animals at will. Curious as to where Mads' animals had gone too, he approached Mr Buffalo politely and asked, "Excuse me sir, may I know what has happened to Mads' animals?"
"They have been given to Lusiana".
Eagle said no more. He knew they had gone to Bart's new girlfriend. Now it is not the time to worry about anything else but to concentrate in training his animals. He would spend most of his time training his animals friends and hanging out with them even during breaks and the only other thing he did till the day of the battle royale was hanging out at the beach, watching movies, and playing video games with Bob.
Eagle went to the clothing shop and to his surprise Mads was working there.
"Hi Eagle, it is good to see you again. Long time no see". The petite brown haired girl with ocean blue eyes embraced him with the tightest hug he had ever received from her all his life while they were school mates.
"Mads? Is that really you?" Eagle returned the hug.
"It is silly. Do you think I am a clone?" Mads burst out laughing.
"It is great to see you again".
"I work here now and this is my new home".
"You mean you live here too?"
"I certainly do".
"Where have you been for the past two years?"
"I have been travelling around Earthos with my mother for a while. You should travel around one day. After graduation will be a good time".
"Where is your boss?"
"She has gone on a holiday and left me in charge of this place for a month. Tomi keeps in contact with me regularly".
"She is in an open relationship with Edward".
"I know and it is entirely up to her. I know Edward. He can't keep to one girl. Heard he is dating someone with my body size".
"She is not as pretty as you".
"You really think so".
"I know you".
Showing Eagle a photo of a tall dark and handsome boy, Mads said, "This is a picture of my new boyfriend. Have you found anyone yet?"
"No unfortunately". Eagle tried to hide his shame.
"I am sorry to hear that. Anyway, I have to got back to work. Call me anytime you like to hang out".
"Sure. See you later".
"All the best in your battle royale tomorrow". Mads gives Eagle another hug.
"Bye". Eagle returned the hug before walking out as Mads returned to the cashier to serve a customer whom had just entered the shop.
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Post by OldGreenGrolar on Nov 10, 2020 6:15:24 GMT -5
Chapter 16: The day of graduation.
"I have seen your performance over the years. Congratulations to these of you who have stayed. I know I have been pretty tough on you at times. Some I have even labeled as failures but you have proof me wrong and that is why you are still here standing", Mr Buffalo spoke to the class a minute before Bob entered. "Except one of course". That comment caused the whole class to laugh. "Lets go to the hall. Remember the arena where you connected with your animals behind the stage curtains? That is where your animals will be placed and you will command them when your names are called out".
"How will our animals get there? They are not allowed to walk down the hall and some of them might break things along the way". Eagle looked confused.
"There are some things you are better off not knowing. Let the school worry about that", Mr Buffalo spoke out calmly with a smile. His opinion towards Eagle had already changed drastically from viewing his as a loser to seeing him as a someone who never gives up. "Just be physically, mentally, and emotionally prepared. Today your standing in society will be determined. I am aware there are drop outs who get well paying jobs but they will never earn my respect as they obtain these jobs with the help of others or being popular or whatsoever not by their own efforts which you guys will be doing today. Some of you will even enter the University of Thanatos".
Edward who was putting his right arm around Tomi smirked at these words. He radiates a very confident persona which many of the other students did not possess.
"Lets get going. On the move now", Mr Buffalo spoke as he left the class. "These who arrive late will lose whatever chance they have and will automatically be given the lowest position possible".
Eagle nudged Bob who to his relief woke up and followed the rest of the class. Finding himself in the exact same position as when he first attended school with only one difference, the students were lining up according to their shirt colour. Eagle was pleased that he ended up behind Tomi once again. "Perhaps, I can impress Tomi and ask her out", he thought to himself. This time, he was wise enough not to blurt it out as he knew that Edward would respond, "In your dreams!"
"Everyone. To see the battle going on take a look at your phones and enter the website which link will be sent to you by sms. The battles played will be recorded at the same time. Congratulations once again for making it this far".
Ten students were randomly called out by Mr.Buffalo. Bob was one of them and so was Edward. An hour passed and a winner was the winner was no other than Tomi's new boyfriend. Edward unleashed his green internal energy and became one with his green anaconda, green cave bear, and Purrusaurus. Bob was sadly the first one to have all his animals killed. His cobra was swallowed by Edward's green anaconda, his leopard was killed by a tiger, and his brown rat was eaten by an Eastern indigo snake.
Tomi was next to be called up and so was Jake as well as Eagle himself together with seven other students. "This is not my lucky day", Eagle thought to himself.
"It never is from the start, isn't it?" Jake mocked as if he knew what Eagle was thinking. "I guess this is the last day I will be seeing you anyway, loser who calls himself an eagle".
Eagle did not respond. His only goal was to do the best he can knowing that he could at least be the top three knowing that his animals are one of the strongest. He was in for a rude surprise as Jake unleashed his animals upon Eagle's. His Nile croc killed killed Eagle's drop bear and his bruin killed his green eyed polar bear leaving him with only a green darner which was killed and eaten by a chickcharney which formerly belonged to Ann now under the command of Jake. This made Eagle the official loser.
Jake who controls animals which he obtained form Norman after the latter got expelled ended up the champion as well. "Well done, Jake, you are crown the champion". As Eagle walked out, he could hear everybody shouting, "Jake,Jake,Jake,Jake!"
Attempting to go back to the accommodation and pack his stuff, he was stopped by Mr Buffalo who called out, "You can't leave just yet. We have to assign you your position in society. Come here for a moment please".
Taking a sobbing Jake aside, Mr Buffalo spoke with compassion, "Well done, Eagle. I never thought you would make it to the battle royale. If there is anything that you need to know to make you feel better, you have earned my respect. Now get back to the hall and wait for your certificate to be handed out. Well done".
"Thank you, sir". Jake blew his nose into the tissue which had been handed over to him by Mr Buffalo.
Bart was announced the winner as well.
"How did someone from the cyan class do it?" Jake asked mockingly,.
"Remember the deal we made with the Red Class students? Animals from drop outs have been placed under my control too".
Veronica, Lusiana, and Alicia were also announced as winners.
"We can all be together. Yes we are a family", Jake cheered. Edward and Bart followed after.
"As if traitor", Eagle who was metres away mumbled.
Tomi did not look happy but she left and packed her stuff before disappearing immediately after she was handed her certificate. She had been unusually quite during the whole time of waiting and did not want to speak to anyone.
Eagle was given his certificate next and on it was written, a job as a janitor which is probably what Bob has too. "Can't be too bad. Many janitors get decent pay". Bob didn't look too happy either.
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Post by OldGreenGrolar on Nov 10, 2020 6:21:18 GMT -5
Chapter 17: A job as a janitor and an enticing offer.
Things looked horrible for Eagle and Bob. They had to leave the School of the Beast and look for job considered low ranking by selfish society. Eagle became a rubbish cleaner (he was rejected in his application to work in Earthos Bird Park) where he could do his favorite thing: bird watching and the pay was much better.
Bob became a janitor in School of the Beast and told Eagle, "I am going to enjoy the rest of my life watching the next batch of students."
"See you later, Bob. I guess you have a better offer than I have. Where are you living now?"
"Staying in an accommodation provided for me in the school where food is provided. In other words, I will still be on school grounds".
"Can we catch up for a game sometime?"
"Maybe but as you have known me all these years, I am a hermit. It is winter now and I would prefer to remain alone. Time for hibernation. See you later". Bob and Eagle went their separate ways forever.
Eagle lived in a room which was rented out by the clothing shop owner named Sarah who had promoted Mads to become her second in charge. It felt like old times in school as Mads was dating as usual.
One day, when Eagle came back from work, Sarah approached him and said, "Someone like Mads can't stay single can't she?"
"She certainly can't"
"She told me that you have a crush on Tomi, have you attempted to ask her out?"
"Never got the chance to".
"You should try. She comes over to visit Mads from time to time".
"Right. Here is the rent money. I have to go now".
The place Eagle was living was convenient as both public transport and the beach are nearby. The shopping mall where the cinema is located is only five hundred metre away. In addition, he could see his school building and the accommodation with seven colors which brought back memories both good and bad. Tomi who visited the shop from time to time now greeted Eagle warmly but she never apologized nor considered him boyfriend material. For the past, he wandered why Jake had turned on him and ruined his social life at school.
His answer came a week later at the shopping mall. Eagle had just finished a day's work and is now having his lunch in the food court. He had tried to ask Mad's knowing it is her break time to join him but she had declined as she was meeting up with her boyfriend. Shortly after he hang up, he was approached by four men and four women. Two of the men and two of the women were wearing red shirts while the rest were in purple shirts. The men were in black jeans while the women were in black tight pants. The leader introduced himself as Aiden Red.
"We have come to give you an offer you can't resist. Are you tired of being a loser all your life?"
"Why do you ask me that?"
"We are the ones who gave your former friend Jake the success he had. Everything has been arranged for him including the destruction of your social life. We even gave that to Mona".
Eagle gulped knowing that they were the cost of Jake's success and betrayal as well as Mona getting fired.
"You are a smart man. I believe you have already caught on. We are not asking for much. We just want a blood contract".
"What do I get as proof".
"An inquisitive man aren't you", Aiden briefly turned into a cape cobra before turning back into his human form.
"I mean what you give me before I consider making the blood contract".
"We will give you the ability to get more money and charm which you never had in high school. Once you have obtain these, we will visit you again and signing the contract will be made compulsory or we can do the blood contract here. Don't worry nobody can see us as we are in another dimension now. What is your call?
"How did we get in another dimension?"
"Our powers".
Thinking it over, Eagle had always been a failure and at least known by one by his parents, peers, and most whom he had come into contact with.
"Tired of being pitied. Take our initial offer".
"Alright I will take your power but without the blood contract".
"Fine by me. Let me tell you something Mona never told you. We from the purple and red class are in control of the whole school. We hardly mingle with the others as we spend most of our time as a secret society of our own. We are what others call conspiracy. Enjoy your meal and we will see you later".
Eagle found himself alone once again feeding on his noodles which he had ordered. They were now cold. Once he finished dinner, Eagle immediately began his three month makeover plan, he enrolled himself in a gym which eventually gave him a six pack and he bought a pair of dark glasses. During these three months, he kept as little contact with Mads as possible.
Three months later, Eagle woke up with a new found confidence. He put on a green singlet and brown shorts after taking a shower and walked into the clothing shop from the main door which is connected to the clothing shop. Spotting Mads, wearing her her usual blue denim skirt and pink strapless top, she was wearing new yellow hair pins in her shoulder length brown hair, and her back turned towards him selling clothes to customers. This was the perfect time to surprise her, he called out, "Hi there, Mads. You look so beautiful today. If you are free tonight, you should come out for a dance with me. Dress in your pink dress and high heels which you wore during the dance four years ago. We are going on a date".
Turning around, Mads embraced Eagle just as soon as she had given her customer the change. She actually flipped out a second ago due to the surprise. “Eagle where have you been hiding. I missed you. I thought you have turned into an eagle and flew away for good”.
“So what if I have. I am back to say hello at least am I?”Eagle returned the hug and lifted Mads off the ground causing her to kick and scream.
As soon as Eagle put her down, Mads spoke up."I have a boyfriend as I already said but if you just want to dance, I will come with you tonight as it is Friday and my boyfriend has gone travelling for a week".
"It is not a date then. Let's have some fun. Mind if I buy a pair of green overalls, the once which I bought during the dance".
"No worries, Eagle. Where did you get that confidence from? Have you been working out?” She placed her hand on his abs and chest. “You even wear dark glasses too. They make you look like the man in black, no green. You almost look like the Onceler”.
"It is just my natural self, baby".
"You seem to have change overnight?"
"I have always been that way, darling. I like your outfit and I can’t take my eyes off you”.
"Oh stop it, you are flattering me".
"Shall I call you ugly instead".
"No way!" Mads stepped closer to Eagle as if to give him a hug before punching him in the chest.
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Post by OldGreenGrolar on Nov 10, 2020 6:39:09 GMT -5
Chapter 18: Life of luxury.
Eagle took Mads to the largest night club in Earthos by public transport and paid a handsome amount of cash to enter without having to line up like the others.
"Are you sure you can afford this?" Mads curiosity got the better off her.
"Just let me take care of everything tonight", Eagle replied.
"I have a feeling you have somehow changed?"
"Don't you like the new me?"
"I do but somehow I feel you are hiding something. You are someone I have never met in school. Don't get me wrong I like you but you do not need to change to impress anyone".
"Not trying to", Eagle spoke as he called out the barmaid, "Come here beautiful, my honey wants a drink for free".
"Eagle. What are you doing?" Mads punched Eagle in the left biceps, "You sound just like both Jake and Bart. Look she is coming".
"A free drink it is", the barmaid smiled.
"Enjoy your wine, honey?"
"Stop it!" Mads giggled obviously enjoying the new confidence Eagle had. "If you had been this confident, Tomi would have been attracted to you".
"Indeed!"
"Have you ever been attracted to me, especially after our cuddle on the green lounge?" Mads put on her cutesy pout now getting into the flirty mood.
"So what if I am?" Eagle confidently took Mad's hand and led her to the dance floor, "Let's dance".
The dance was finally over and most of the ladies were leaving. Knowing that by a certain time, the ratio of guys will outnumber the girls, Eagle took Mads to a hotel. "Let's watch the same movie which we watched on the lounge and relive the time when we were only sweet sixteen. I forgot, I have not even turned sixteen at that time old lady". That comment earned Eagle and kick between the legs but he pretended nothing happened.
"What will you be doing after this?" Mads who was high due to drinking a bit of wine asked.
"I will be going travelling around planet Darwin and see what it is like outside".
"You should do it. I have done it with my mother and it was fun. Who will you be taking with you?"
"Just me, myself, and I. You can tell Sarah to rent out my room to someone else".
Turning on the television and finding Alien vs Predator 2 on HBO, Eagle and Mads snuggled up together. This time it went further than on the green lounge. The next day, Eagle attempted to leave Mads in the hotel room with cash and a note to give to Sarah.
"No don't go!". She held on to Eagle's right hand before he could get off the bed.
"Why? We were just having fun for the night".
"I realize that I really like you and want to be with you".
"Yeah really? Like when you acted like I didn't exist during your 15th birthday and invited me for your 16th birthday which you did not turn up?"
"I am really sorry, Tomi had some personal issues going on and I felt bad about it. I had to help her sought it out".
"What about the time you cuddled up me with on the lounge and just left me there? Using me to stroke your ego at that time".
"I am sorry Eagle, I did mess with you back than but I really like you and want to be with you".
"Well I don't. I only wanted a good time".
These words made Mads' anger flare up and she pushed Eagle off the bed before kicking him between the legs and stepping on .........in rage. "That is for treating me as nothing more than a slut. Now get out of here!".
Eagle slowly got up, put on his clothes, and headed for the hotel door, opening it, walking out, and closing it behind him.
A week later, Eagle received a call from Mads during his vacation, "Hi Eagle. Sorry to bother you during your vacation. I am not angry that you have attempted to leave me in the hotel alone as I have done that to you many times in high school. I just want to inform you that I am pregnant".
"I am on vacation in south of Mammothia, out of Dragonia, and having fun. Why don't you just abort the baby. Your boyfriend doesn't have to know".
"He already does and I am begging you to have mercy on me".
"I am busy hanging out with the barmaid we met at the nightclub. The one who gave you a free drink. See you later".
"That is not the Eagle I remember. I am disappointed with you. The Eagle I knew would never speak the way you did and always valued life no matter what condition he is in. Guess I was wrong about you!".
Mads hangs up.
After sending the barmaid off who had to go to work in a job she just found at the bar on the ground floor in the hotel below, Eagle thought to himself, "Did I really do the wrong thing? I am finally enjoying fame and fortune and Mads calls me to raid my brain. Yeah right?"
Eagle headed to the bar and sang that song impressing everyone with his ability to sing which was never appreciated when he was in high school. He had audiences singing along and many of them even got up and danced along. He stole the lime light that very night and money was thrown to him. He waited till the bar close down before bringing the same barmaid to his room.
The next day, Eagle left the barmaid in the hotel room with money before heading off to his next conquest. His life was now like the film 'Ghost of Girlfriends Past. "I am having the time of my life. Yeee hah!"
Four years passed quickly and Eagle had enjoyed more than enough fame and fortune. He found a hotel (Hotel Jötunheimr) in the north of Mammothia where he planned to stay for a short time. He wanted to head back to the west of Dragonia to see Tomi but he aborted that idea as he knew it would mean being confronted by Mads.
Eagle ended up eating in the luxury restaurant and ordered a huge amount of food.
"You have such a big appetite for a small man", the waitress laugh.
"I am large enough for you, beautiful. You have got lovely brown eyes".
"Yeah right".
As Eagle was in the middle of his lunch, he was approached by the same eight people he had met in the mall back in Earthos.
"You are a difficult man and you have used our power without signing the contract far longer than you have promised. In fact you have even left Dragonia to Mammothia. It is time to fulfill your end of the bargain". Aiden Red took out the contract.
"Go away and leave me alone. It is my choice to sign up or not. This is my life".
"You are about to learn the hard way. Your torment will begin soon".
"We shall see".
Aiden and his friends disappeared leaving Eagle alone to eat. He called out to the waitress. "Hey blonde, what are you doing after this?"
"Heading home".
"Come over to my hotel room, it will be fun".
"Sure thing. It is late anyway and there is no more public transport".
The next morning, Eagle left the waitress in the hotel with money before continuing his travel around Mammothia. Half his time was spent in the travel bubbles looking at the wildlife around him. He saw a huge male bruin robbing other carnivores from their meals.
Between that trip, Eagle traveled everywhere else and his ability to attract women went down hill. Women after women rejected him even with his handsome amount of cash offered. Tired of the rejection he incurred around Earthos, he booked a flight back to the Dragonia. At least he will have a place to stay if Sarah was merciful enough.
Everything seems to be smooth sailing until Eagle saw a dark entity in the sky. It struck the plane which began heading towards the ground. Thankfully it did not crash but it landed on an isolated island in the middle of nowhere between Mammothia and Dragonia.
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Post by OldGreenGrolar on Nov 10, 2020 6:48:04 GMT -5
Interlude 3: Mads.
"Hi mom, I am back from school". Mads knocked on the door in her family house in the south of Earthos but not before taking a look at her house and noticed that nothing has changed. The rottweilers which were bought by her mother a year before she left for the School of the Beast still recognized her and wagged their tails.
"What happened sweetie", an older version of Mads with brown hair and brown eyes opened the door.
"I missed you mom", Mads immediately hugged her mother.
"Come in a enjoy my cooking. I have cooked your favorite food but first take a look round the house. Your room has not changed". Mads took a tour around the her two story house. She noticed that pictures of herself as a child were still kept on the walls as well as one in which she was born together with the picture of her before she left for boarding school.
In the middle of lunch while eating Brazilian BBQ, Mads spontaneously spoke up, "Mom. Lets go for some travelling".
"Why dear?" The older version of Mads became curious.
"To have some fun and traveling is not always an opportunity which everybody gets".
"When I was your age, I always wanted to travel but never had the opportunity because of my lack of finances that is until I married your dad".
"Where is dad now?"
"I am not sure but one thing we have, more than enough more for two year's of travelling round the world and even to Aesop".
"When do we start?"
"Tomorrow".
One and a half years later. "You are hired. Your job starts tomorrow". Mads couldn't believe her eyes. This was her first interview and she had already been accepted.
"Thanks .............."
"Just call me Sarah. You have a wonderful personality and I believe you can pleasantly to our customers". Her new boss shook her hand and took out a contract with a pen to sign on.
"Thanks Sarah". Mads jumped up happily giving her new boss a hug. "I don't have a place to stay".
"I have a few spare rooms in my home at the back of the clothing shop. Pick whichever room you like".
Mads followed Sarah into her house behind the counter and allowed her to look around the house. It had only one floor but with four different rooms. The first room was already taken by Sarah the owner. Therefore, Mads choose the second room.
Having natural charisma and people skills, the business in the clothing shop experienced a boom. Sarah now had twice the number of returning customers and it is all because of Mad's people skills and on top of that, she reconnected with Eagle and Tomi.
Seeing that Eagle did not have a place to stay, she appealed to Sarah to allow him to rent a room with a discount partly because she wanted to make up for the way she had treated him during high school.
Little did she know that Eagle was going to be the one to impregnate her which cost her boyfriend to break up with her.
"Are you alright, Mads?" Sarah asked.
"I am pregnant and I don't know what to do", Mads hugged Sarah weeping.
"It is alright dear. Sometimes, we make mistakes in our life and we grow out of them. You have helped my company business and I will help you look after your child".
Nine months later, Mads gave birth to a baby girl. "Congratulations, Mads", Sarah who was holding her hand by her side spoke. "What would you name her?"
"Birdie will be her name. Birdie Jones".
"What about Eagle?"
"Stuff him, he doesn't deserve the baby to bear his family name. He does not even deserve the title". Mads snapped briefly before calming down.
"You are free to have one years maternal live if you like".
"Thank you so much, Sarah". Madison embraced her with her left arm while carrying Birdie in the other.
Three days later, Birdie got struck by an unknown sickness which was incurable. The doctors couldn't find a way to stop it and advised her to prepare for the worst. Mads began to cry in the hospital living room while sitting on a green lounge. While embracing her daughter and weeping, she was approached by a huge blue haired man and his wife.
"Hi Mads, we heard that you have someone precious who needs healing". The blue haired man spoke up.
"Who are......"Mad's noticed Mona and embraced her with her left arm while holding her daughter with the other.
"Hi Mads, long time no see. Meet Norman my husband", Mona smiled.
"How did you both know my daughter is sick?"
"The Headmaster from the School of Parádeisos told us". Norman smiled.
"I have heard of Eagle Riders once and they will be sent by the King of Parádeisos to these who cry out to him for help".
"We are the Eagle Riders". Norman laid his hand on Birdie and healed her.
Mona asked Mads if she would like to become an Eagle Rider. She accepted.
Three weeks later, Sarah also became an Eagle Rider.
Norman and Mona took them to see the Headmaster and he gave Mads a bright pink and Sarah was given a yellow egg.
Now Mads had not one but two offspring to look after.
"What should I do?" Mads asked with confusion.
"Don't worry, the power I have given to you will be sufficient", the Headmaster spoke gently. "Besides you are among friends who will help you look after your daughter. Regarding the egg given to you, however, the sole responsibility falls on you. It will hatch in three months if you do well just like all the other eggs. If you look after that egg, I will look after your child in exchange. I will work with you".
Mads nodded and under the teachings of Mona, she learned to juggle time in looking after her baby and the bright pink egg given to her.
Norman gave Mads a book called Blue Diamond Kingdom written by an unknown writer which was all about the male blue ice bears which were the cost of the disappearance of all blue stars in space. The story included a blonde hair and blue eyed girl named Ella W/Quite Cute who grew up to became a warrior princess.
"Who is this?"
"She was a blue star warrior from earth. She is now in the Kingdom of Parádeisos". Norman calmly replied.
"I would like to be like her", Mads spoke out.
"You will that is why the bright pink egg has been given to you", Mona interjected.
"One day, the King of Paradeisos is going to send the male blue ice bears are going to destroy everything in the universe and they are stronger than Black Thanatos and the four wizards. In the meantime, we must do what we are called to do why it is still day". Norman looked towards the sky in the night which beyond it was the universe filled with purple, white, green, yellow, orange, and red stars. "As the male blue ice bears have become one with the blue stars, so did the brightest stars in the universe seemingly disappear".
"May I know why you dyed your hair blue?"
"I have heard about Isbjorn Daelander, a legendary blue star warrior from earth who has dyed his hair blue. Someone once told me that I looked like his decedent. He actually commanded these male blue ice bears, the strongest land animals in the universe".
Mads silently look into the sky enjoying the view of the stars with Norman, Mona, and Sarah.
Four years passed quickly, Birdie was now five years old and had long brown hair and green eyes and Norman spoke up, "We will have more Eagle Riders joining us soon and even now there is one lost in the middle of nowhere".
"Who would that be?" Mads asked.
"The father of your daughter", Mona answered.
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Post by OldGreenGrolar on Nov 10, 2020 7:02:30 GMT -5
Interlude 4: Tomi.
"Hi Tomi, how are you doing?" Mads asked her best friend with a concern expression on her face.
"I am doing good. Thank you". Tomi with her back turned to Mads at the beach just wanted to be left alone. She did not want to be around anyone at the moment not even her best friend.
"I am not leaving until I know everything is alright".
Tomi could not hold on to her tears anymore, breaking down, she turned around and gave her shorter friend a hug. "I don't know how to put this in words. Jake has been staring at other women recently. Am I ugly?".
"Hey, don't sweat it, Bart does that to me too. You are sexy and beautiful while I am cute and we are the most popular girls in the school".
"But it is a mutual thing. Unlike you I do not flirt with Eagle".
"Pot calling the kettle black, darling?" Mads smirked and they both shared a laugh. "I saw the way you look at Norman".
"Happy sweet sixteen Mads, I have bought you a birthday present. It is in my room back in our school unit".
"Thank you. We will always be best friends for life".
"Don't you have a party to go to at a concert. You basically invited almost the whole form to go and many seniors which you consider good looking are there and Eagle might not do well socially without you". Tomi flashed her usual foxy grin.
"Eagle? I do remember inviting him. He will be there no doubt. He might be a SIMP but he turns up whenever he says he would unlike Bart and Jake". Mads giggled. "I know I invited him and many others but you are more important. Can't just leave my best friend to herself. Besides, I payed for the event and all who are invited get to go for free". The brunette placed her right arm around the slightly taller blonde.
"Do you like Eagle?" Tomi turned to looked at Mads confused.
"Why did you ask?"
"You get all touchy feely around him".
"I don't know. He is just cute and fun to play with". The petite brunette chuckled. "The wind is blowing. I can feel it in my face. Woo hoo!"
"Woo hoo!". Tomi repeated the exact same words after Mads.
Three hours later, the two girls headed back to the Green Apartment and saw Eagle looking like he was drenched with some beer. He was sitting in front of the main enterance looking into the stars in the sky.
"Shall we talk to him?" Tomi asked.
"I guess so". Mads was about to lead the way when Eagle got up and walked elsewhere without noticing them. "Oh well! I guess he wants to be left alone tonight. He will be alright".
A day before Mads left school, "Good morning Tomi. You are early". The brunette opened the main door of her unit only to find Tomi with Edward and Alicia.
"Good morning, Mads. How was you sleep over at Eagle's?"
"Nothing happened really. We just cuddled up on the lounge while watching Abduction and Alien vs Predator", Mads gave out her usual giggle. "You sound a lot more cheerful than I am".
"I am now in an open relationship with Edward and Alicia". Tomi had her left arm round Edward's shoulder while Alicia was sitting on his lap. "You really do play with Eagle's emotions don't you".
"I will be leaving school tomorrow".
"Really? I am going to miss you".
"You can always give me a call. We will remain in contact".
"Are you going to say goodbye to Eagle?" Tomi casually spoke.
"I am planning to travel around Earthos, Dragonia, and Mammothia with my mother and I will look for work after that". Mads cleverly dodge the question looking while looking in the sky at an eagle which flew pass. "Its rare to see an eagle in Dragonia".
The next day, Tomi headed to class and took her usual seat which reminded her of her best friend. Ten minutes later she received a text. "I am on my way home now. I will give you a call tonight. Love Mads".
Mr Buffalo by that time had stop bothering with what the students were doing. He seem to have mellowed out and as long as thing don't go too far he will not intervene.
The day for battle royale finally arrived and Tomi was second to be defeated after Eagle.
"We can go our separate ways now, Tomi. I am breaking up with you today". Edward had his right arm around Alicia, kissing her right after speaking to Tomi.
"The feeling is mutual. Goodbye". Tomi who had already obtained her certificate left the hall before leaving the hall and heading towards her unit to get her stuff which were already neatly packed.
She proceeded to give her best friend a call. "Hi Mads, I have graduated. Have the second last place and been awarded a job as a sales promoter in Victoria Secrets".
"That is great to hear".
"I didn't do well".
"At least we have a similar type of job. I work in the clothing shop near the beach. The one in which we bought our dresses for the ballroom dance".
"Really? How long have you been working there?" Tomi's hazel eyes were wide with surprise. "We can catch up regularly".
"Sometime now before your graduation. You can come over right now. Sarah knows that you are my best friend".
"I will see you soon". Tomi called up a taxi as she had quite a number of personal belongings that were too heavy for her to carry.
"Let us carry your bags for you?"
"Jake?" Tomi turned around only to see Jake with his arm around Veronica as well as Bart and Lussiana. Edward and Alicia were standing close by as well.
"Come on Tomi, we might have broken up but we are not that bad as if to leave you to carry everything by yourself. Just cancel your taxi booking, the clothing shop is not that far and it will be a good exercise". Jake spoke persuasively.
"Very well Jake. I can use some help". Tomi replied with a smile.
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Post by OldGreenGrolar on Nov 10, 2020 7:03:38 GMT -5
Interlude 5: Norman.
"Know your place Jake", the tall blue haired boy pushed and out muscled the third tallest boy in the school who is a year younger than himself. "You are only new and acting like your are the boss. You and your lackeys. Line up in the future and wait for your turn and do not try to cut through anyone especially me". Norman who was staring into Jake's hazel green eyes which turned brown with his bright blue eyes before turning around and walking into the cafeteria.
He was about to order his food when Jake caught up to him and shouted, "I am not done yet. You might be big but that is all you got BONE HEAD!"
"Looks like this junior here wants a fight. Very well I will humour you this time". Norman crunched his fist.
"I have got your back", Bart spoke up. "We will take him down together".
"No, lets just leave it". Mads tried to calm down everybody only to be ignored.
"You surely talk big. Nobody has lasted more than a minute with me in a fight and I have knocked out guys tougher than you both. I will give you just one chance to leave me alone". Norman looked into Jake's hazel eyes and Bart's blue eyes.
"You surely talk too much". Jake attempted to punch Norman in the face but his right fist was easily caught by the blue haired older boy's left hand.
"As I said, I have punched out guys tougher than you". The tall muscular blue haired boy bend Jake's wrist upwards before punching him in the right cheek.
Bart attempted to help out but he ended up with a fist breaking his nose.
Norman was expelled on the same day for punching Principal King in the nose when the latter attempted to intervene. He found a job as in a warehouse which involves heavy lifting much to his delight.
"Hey, Norman". A short boy with cyan hair and blue eyes called out two weeks after their job.
"Who may you be?"
"I am your work mate but most of all I am a follower of the King of Parádeisos and an eagle rider".
"I guess you know about the male blue ice bears then?"
"That is right I am Olaf Daelander".
"Tell me about the blue ice bears".
"They are the strongest land animals in the universe - the males only of course. Females sexually mature at 3 while males do so at 5.5. They do not get fully grown until they reach 5, females and 10 years old for males".
"That is similar to the polar bears on earth which sexually mature at 4, females and 6, for males. Males are only full grown between 8 to 10 years old. Like us humans girls reach puberty faster and mature quicker but we grow longer". Norman answered accurately.
"You are so right. Do you know that the male blue bears can talk and have the gift of speech and reason. All of them have become one with the blue stars".
"I heard of that and the blue stars have gone missing in the sky".
"We eagle riders have also been given eggs and swords made from the already destroyed planet Diamond".
"What?"
"I will tell you all this later. You probably dyed your hair blue because you look up to the late Isbjorn Daelander also known as the Isolated Warrior".
Norman could only nod and didn't want to be in the conversation much longer. He considered Olaf to be a pest who only wanted to talk for the sake of talking. Yet he was surprise that everything the cyan hair and blue eyed 60 to 70 year old man spoke to be true and written a book called 'Blue Diamond Kingdom' which was given to him by an unknown writer.
"I am also a relative of Isbjorn Daelander. In fact I am his cousin, a distant cousin of his. It seems my ancestors from Sweden were sent to Earthos years ago".
"How did your hair get cyan?"
"Years ago, I wanted it blue but it turned out to be cyan instead".
"I have no clue". Norman answered confuse. "Who are you really?"
"I am a teacher in the School of Parádeisos, the Headmaster of Parádeisos told some tall blue haired man will be coming into my work place today and here you are".
"That is getting more confusing". Norman scratched his head.
"You will not be confused much longer. Follow me to the School of Parádeisos after work. Accomodation will be available and free".
"Alright, old man, I will take you up on your offer but this better be worth it".
"I will be trust me".
Five years later, Norman became a fully fledged Eagle Rider. He possesses a neon blue diamond sword. He was shortly married Mona whom he has rescued two years ago and had two twin boys who looked like him but with brown hair and eyes like their mother. He named them Nathan and Johnson.
His two sons became great friends with the daughter of Eagle and Mads.
"You have come this far, Norman", Olaf spoke. "Soon I will be taken to the Kingdom of Parádeisos and you will take my place as a teacher in this school. From now on you will be working full time here. Look after the students who will be enthursted to you. Your wife will look after the children".
"I will do my best, Olaf".
"You have been a faithful student and a capable eagle rider. Remember one thing, an eagle is only as strong as its rider".
"Could I teach the students about blue ice bears from time to time?" Norman asked jokingly.
"Of course you may, sonny. My time is over. Yours has come. I have finished to my work in this school now", Olaf chuckled back before he breathed his last standing up.
"See you in the Kingdom of Parádeisos. I will do my best to train the students". Norman spoke. Olaf was given a decent burial and that was two weeks before the arrival of Eagle.
A/N: This is my final interlude for the story.
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Post by OldGreenGrolar on Nov 10, 2020 7:08:30 GMT -5
Chapter 19: Lost in the island.
Eagle was lost in the middle of nowhere and his phone's connection had been cut off from the rest of the world.
"What shall we do?" A mother who was cuddling her ten year old son, the youngest passenger on the plane, cried out.
Eagle was frantically trying to meditate but to no avail. Other passengers were screaming and it was causing the captain, the pilot, and the staff members great stress. The air stewardess were unsuccessfully trying to calm down the passengers who were panicking and getting out of hand.
"We need food and water. Somebody help us?!"
"Shut up", another passenger spoke up. You are not the only one on board.
"Everybody please calm down", the captain spoke though his speaker on the pilot seat. "This is only temporary and help is on the way".
Everybody calmed down for a while. Some of the passengers even left the plane to enjoy fresh air and look for food to eat. One of them called out, "I found fresh water". The other passengers followed him and discovered the island was filled with watermelons which provided enough water to quench the thirst of everybody.
Eagle even discovered the island was filled with rabbits which were caught and cooked for a bbq. He remembered Mads' Brazilian BBQ which was given to him once during high school. That made him regret abandoning her. In order to forget his guilt, he offered to go hunting for more rabbits. Using his internal powers, Eagle connected with a whole rabbit family before using his pocket knife and ended their lives quickly.
"I only kill for food not for sport. I apologize", Eagle spoke to the dead rabbits. "You are a fast breeding bunch and it will only take you all a few weeks to repopulate", he spoke to the remaining rabbits which were alive. "I have left your babies alive. I have a daughter of my own whom I have not met yet". He took the dead rabbits back to the rest of the waiting passengers for a BBQ.
Everybody ate till they were full and fell asleep for a few hours.
While everybody was relaxing, a storm suddenly broke out and the rain feel down and a cyclone appeared in the ocean. It was heading towards the plane at tremendous speed. All the passengers rushed back into the plane in panic hoping the cyclone would not be strong enough to carry the plane. Boy were they wrong, the plane was carried into the sky and crashed into the water killing everyone except Eagle who did not make it to the plane on time.
Seeing the plane crash and not knowing how to out, Eagle cried out to the King of Parádeisos for help. His clothes were already dirty and he was tired and just wanted to rest in his comfortable bed at Sarah's house not knowing weather he will be welcomed back after what he did to Mads.
"If I die I probably deserve it but allow me to live to see my daughter and be a father to her. I will even marry Mads if I must".
Dark forces surrounded Eagle and said to him, "You are no better than Jake and deserve to die".
"Help!!!!" cried Eagle running from the dark entities which were catching up to him quickly. He was finally surrounded and waited for his death. Suddenly, a man glowing in blue arrived and cut down all the evil entities. He was no other than Norman.
"Climb up if you want to live", he called out to Eagle who was paralyzed with fear. Knowing that he was not going to budge, Norman jumped on his neon blue eagle and commanded her to grab Eagle with her right foot which is large enough to carry a bull African elephant, carrying him off.
The eagle carried him all the way to the School of Paradeisos, releasing Eagle at the command of Norman. "Feel free to take a tour". Eagle led by Norman was taken for a tour around the school. There he saw many people who were feeding their eagles with different colors in the huge backyard.
"Who are they?" Eagle asked.
"They are the eagle riders which you will become one soon. Lets keep going". Norman showed Eagle the accommodations which were apartments in which all twelve of them had a color of its own. There were more apartments was more than what the School of the Beast had.
Finally, Eagle was taken to the main building. It was not as fancy looking as the School of the Beast but it was strong and according to Norman can withstand the greatest storms on Earthos. furthermore, it was painted white.
"Where are we going now?"
"To make you an eagle rider?"
"How?"
"You are coming with me to meet the Headmaster of Parádeisos".
"Who?"
"You cried out to the King of Parádeisos, am I right?" The blue haired man did not bother to turn around.
"Yes I have", Eagle answered but was uncertain why Norman ask him the question.
Norman took Eagle up the stairs and he saw photos of eagles with different colors as well as information of the historical star warriors and eagle riders on the notice boards. He was finally taken to an office which gave out bright blue aura which frighten Eagle.
"Do not fear. Just enter as you are. The Headmaster is expecting you". Norman gave Eagle and encouraging push.
Eagle nervously walked in through the bright blue aura and was greeted warmly although he expected it to be harsh."Welcome, Eagle. Today, you have become a follower of the King of Parádeisos. Here is a bright green egg".
Immediately, a bright green egg appeared in Eagle's right hand.
"Take care of this egg until it hatches and once it does feed it until it grows into a giant eagle. You may go now.There are familiar faces who would like to meet with you. Norman will take you to them".
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Post by OldGreenGrolar on Nov 10, 2020 7:15:54 GMT -5
Chapter 20: Invitation to a new life.
"Daddy!" a little girl with brown hair and green eyes dressed in green ran over towards Eagle as he returned to the school hall and gave him a hug.
Eagle carried the little girl and said, "I will never leave you again".
"Welcome back, Eagle. Its been a while", a familiar voice spoke.
"M-mads?"
"It is me alright. Did you forget me this quick?" she asked before running from the main door over Eagle embracing him. "Welcome to the School of Parádeisos".
Mads placed her right index finger on Eagle's lips before he could say one word. "No need to apologize. Let the past stay in the past. It's water under the bridge now. We will start all over as friends once more. I am not interested in getting married to anyone at the moment but you are free to see our daughter anytime you like. Don't let the past burden you. It is over. Everything. We are new creatures". She gave Eagle a smile which shows that her is no longer the same person he knew at high school and after graduation.
"Thank you". Eagle smiled gratefully.
"My pleasure".
"May I know the colour of your egg?"
"It is pink. It has hatched and become a beautiful royal pink eagle. What about yours?"
"Bright green". Eagle laughed.
"Somethings never change do they". Mads broke out laughing. Their daughter laughing along.
"Glad to see you here, Eagle", Mona who had been watching them from a far came close.
"You are?"
"I am Mona and Norman is my husband. Took you a while to recognized me, didn't you?" The brown haired woman with brown eyes asked.
"How long ..........?"
"For five years now, Eagle. We have two twin boys with brown eyes. They look just like their father and are slightly older than your daughter".
"Where do you live now?" Eagle turned back to converse with Mads.
"I still live with Sarah and she too has become an eagle rider. She is probably in the backyard making sure her yellow eagle is well fed".
"How do we nurture our egg?"
"Just placed it under some hay and keep it warm wherever you go. I am sure your pockets are warm enough, aren't they?" Mads spoke to Eagle who was wearing a thick jacket which had a few pockets, one where the bright green egg was kept.
"Wow, everybody has changed. Does Sarah still have a spare room?" Eagle asked looking tired.
"You room will be in the green building in the School of Parádeisos. From today onwards, you are a permanent resident here. You will be meeting up other eagle riders shortly", Norman spoke up.
"As I said, you are still welcome to come a visit us anytime you like. To meet our daughter and be a father to her", Mads spoke up before heading to the backyard to look for Sarah.
"Let me take you to your room", Norman said.
The blue haired man and his wife led Eagle to him room which was on the seventh floor. The unit had a similar structure to his unit back in the School of the Beast but it was twice as large with a few more sofas as well as a green lounge.
"Please select a room. The other two rooms are not occupied yet but they soon will be. We will leave you to your own devices for now". Norman headed out the door with his wife.
Eagle took a look at every room and noticed they all had a bed, a mattress, and a green blanket prepared. All the resources that were provided in his school unit were provided in each of these rooms too. Eagle choose the 3rd room and fell asleep after arranging his stuff as he did back in high school.
"It feels like school all over again", Eagle thought to himself before falling asleep. He had a dream that he was riding a giant green eagle and holding a green diamond sword before waking up.
He saw a left let on his table which was left by Norman because of his signature. "If you ever think anything is the same, it is not. All things are new".
Eagle read a section about the diamond swords and he immediately ran to the backyard only to discover that everyone had gone home or returned to their accommodations. The only two people left were Norman and Mona who were feeding their respective neon blue eagles.
"Hi there, Eagle, how may we help you?"
"I just have one question. How do I get my green diamond sword?" Eagle asked with a smirk.
"The swords which will be given to you are from planet Diamond which has been destroyed by the last male blue ice bear which became one with the last blue star. It seems the legendary Isbjorn Daelander has managed to salvage remnants of diamonds from every colour before the destruction of the planet", Norman answered Eagle's question.
"But when?"
"Focus on looking after that egg and after it hatches, you have another three months to look after it and grow it".
"Where do these eagles come from?"
"They come from planet Diamond which has a gravity 110 times that of Earthos. Since the gravity here is light, the eagles are able to grow much larger than they are back in their original planet".
"I don't see any of these eagles having the gift of speech and reason".
"They don't. Long ago, the King of Paradeisos brought some dead eggs to Earthos way before it was populated by mankind and gave life to them the moment the School had been set up. Each egg has a life of its own and is waiting for to have an owner before hatching. No they don't have the gift of speech and reason but they are only as strong as the person who takes care of them. Take care of your egg and your eagle will serve you well. You will not be disappointed".
A/N: Finally finished Book 1. Did a bit of modifications for my remake.
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Post by OldGreenGrolar on Nov 10, 2020 7:26:00 GMT -5
Ella W, a blonde with bright blue eyes of Swedish decent. A legendary blue star warrior princess back on earth.
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Post by OldGreenGrolar on Nov 10, 2020 7:26:54 GMT -5
Dawn of the Eagle Riders (Book 2).
Summary:
Mike 'Eagle' Green has enrolled to the School of Parádeisos. There he listen to a whole message on the Kingdom of Parádeisos and its culture was totally different from the Kingdom of Earthos. Mike 'Eagle' Green was given a chance to become a follower of the King of Parádeisos by one of the teachers in the school who is no other than Norman. Eagle who sees nothing left for him in Earthos accepts and the teacher introduces him to the Headmaster and Guide of Parádeisos. Mike 'Eagle' Green was discipled by the very same teacher and was given a bright green egg. What will be in it for him?
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Post by OldGreenGrolar on Nov 10, 2020 7:33:28 GMT -5
Chapter 1:A brand new life.
"Today, we have a new student in our class. Everybody lets welcome. Mike Green. He prefers to be called Eagle and we shall grant him his wish", Norman spoke up. Everybody clapped their hands as Eagle took his seat beside Mads, who gave him a smile. Finding it hard to forgive himself, he was surprise that she had so quickly forgiven him and even allowed them to see their daughter anytime he wanted.
"You sure, you don't mind me sitting here", Eagle wanted to be sure as he did not want Mads uncomfortable.
"Of course not silly. What is done is done. It is water under the bridge now as I said. We can still be friends but in a new way", the petite brunette placed her left hand on Eagle's right shoulder before turning back to pay attention to Norman who was patiently waiting.
"It is great to forgive and forget. There are things that can never be forgotten but there is nothing that cannot be forgiven. Today I am going to talk about a topic that sounds strange but it is going to be useful. It is about planet Diamond. That is where your eggs came from". The blue haired man spoke up. "Not all of you have swords yet but soon you will be given one that is if the eggs you have hatch. A little recap, how strong your eagle turns out to be depends on you".
"Where is Mona by the way?" Eagle asked.
"This has nothing to do with the lesson here, Eagle. In time that bad habit will break. However, to clear your mind of all distractions, she is taking care of the children at the moment all the way up to 17 years old. The students in this class can be as old as 60 or 70, the youngest being 18". Norman answered. "Now back to topic, planet Diamond has been destroyed by the last male blue ice bear which has become the last blue star. Thousands of years ago before the destruction of planet Diamond and before the animals were given the gift of speech and reason, the King of Parádeisos transported some dead eagle's eggs from planet Diamond as well as diamonds of every colour on this planet knowing that mankind will send volunteers from Aesop (originally from earth) and build a high tech city. That is how Earthos got its name and became populated. Every time an eagle rider joins us, an egg will be given life by the Headmaster and as a result it is up to the newbie to take care of the egg. I know many of you have heard this before but we must think of the newbies too. Learning to put others before ourselves". Norman smiled.
"What is the most powerful animals on planet Diamond?" Eagle raised his hand.
"You are such an inquisitive person, Eagle and don't worry there is no wrong answer. Only stupid people do not ask questions and repeat the same thing again and again. That is defiantly not you, Eagle. Now to answer your question, the blue diamond bears are the most powerful land animals on the planet and universe especially the male blue ice bears. The only animals stronger than them are the male blue diamond sperm whale and neon blue orca. All male blue ice bears are stronger than Green Light Bearer/Black Thanatos and the four wizards put together and that will be explained later but for now let's talk about the eagles and swords". The blue haired and bright blue eyed muscular man took out a duster to rub off some unnecessary words on the blackboard.
Norman then drew an eagle and a sword on the board. "These of you who are new have seen giant eagles at our huge backyard. They are large and strong enough to carry off an African elephant. The reason why they are so huge is because of the gravity on planet Diamond which is 110 times stronger than earth's gravity. That is why they grow so big on Earthos which has a similar gravity pull to earth. Your diamond swords which I spoke about a while back are made from the diamonds and that is why they can cut through the hardest metal in the universe".
"Now I know why planet Diamond has such strong animals", Eagle thought to himself as he wrote his new found knowledge in his notebook.
"Once again, these of you who do not have swords, do not worry about them until your egg has hatched. Class is dismissed. You may tend to your eagles".
Everybody began to pack up including Eagle before Norman called out to him. "Eagle I have something to speak to you one on one".
"Am I in trouble?"
"No you are not. Stop being so paranoid".
"I guess I will see you later, Eagle", Mads gave Eagle and hug before walking out of class with the others.
"Alright, what is wrong?" Eagle approached Norman.
"I have decided to take you under my wing. If you have any questions. Feel free to ask me. I am available anytime". The blue haired man stood up from his table placing both his large hands on Eagle's little shoulders while looking into his green eyes with his bright blue ones. These were the same hands which once upon a time knocked out his former best friend and tormentor back in the School of the Beast.
"Thank you, I guess", Eagle answered.
"You are also free to ask other eagle riders questions if you wish. They will be willing to help you especially Mads. Forgive yourself as what is pass is pass. That is message the Headmaster has told me to pass to you. In other words the King has forgiven you and so has Mads". Norman spoke firmly. "And one more thing, pay we a visit sometime as I would like to introduce my sons to you. They would be please to meet you".
"Sure thing," Eagle answered nervously. "How would you like me to call you?"
"Norman will do. Just call me, Norman. Exciting things are bound to happen you are free to go now".
A/N: In the next chapter, the bright green egg under Eagle's care will begin to hatch.
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Post by OldGreenGrolar on Nov 10, 2020 7:43:28 GMT -5
Chapter 2: The bright green egg hatches.
Three months later passed quickly, Eagle was woken up by a sound. It came from no other place than his bright green egg which was under his pillow. He got up and took the egg from under his pillow and immediately ran down the stairs, rushed to the backyard, taking care not to drop it, and placing it on the ground gently ignoring all the other eagle riders who were looking on. The egg hatched and out came an eaglet with bright green down and a yellow beak. The bright green eaglet immediately ate up the shells before looking Eagle in the eyes clearly viewing him as its carer.
"Well done", Mads spoke up. "Let me show you where to place your eaglet". Taking Eagle by the right wrist, she drag him (just a minute after he picked up the his eaglet with his left hand and took him to a box which touching the back wall of the school. "Keep your eaglet here until it is ready to fly. Your eagle will be at your backing call after this and no matter how far it flies, all you need to do is call out to it and it will come to you".
"Thanks for your help". Eagle thanked Mads as he wrote his name on the bird box. He took a good look at it and it was ten times larger than most bird boxes he had seen including the one back at Jake's house when they both were in middle school. "What do I call my eaglet?"
"Any name you want. Just remember to name it before it can fly. Your eagle is female by the way". Mads chuckled.
"How did you know?"
"I have been an eagle rider longer than you, silly", Mads poked him in the chest before calling out to her eagle. " Melocotones !" Almost immediately, a huge bright pink eagle arrived and Mads climb up on her back. "The Headmaster will give you your sword soon. I got to take a ride with Peaches . That is part of our training. See you later, Eagle".
"See you later, Mads", Eagle called out as the bright pink eagle took off with Mads on her back. "Wait what does Melocotones mean?"
" Melocotones means Peaches in spanish!" Mads shouted back before both her and the royal blue eagle disappeared into the sky.
"Your named will be called Birdy as you remind me of my daughter". Eagle turned to his bright green eaglet in the bird box.
"Ki-ki-ki-ki-ki-ki-ker", Birdie responded happily as if she had accepted that name.
Norman arrived shortly and handed everybody a box with raw meat. "Everyday that is what these of your with eaglets will receive. Remember to feed your eaglets twice a day. This will ensure that they grow quickly and do not be negligent as you have come this far. Many have given up and stop coming to the school after the first two months. Well done once again to these of you who endured".
"I need to look for work in the meantime, don't I?" Eagle asked.
"Yes you do and I have a place for you to work in. That is my former job in the warehouse close by. You will have to wake up early five days a week. Are you willing to do so?"
"I surely am", Eagle spoke confidently.
"Your sword should be inside your room by now and remember, it takes ten years to be able to become a full time eagle rider and a teacher. Mads and your daughter, Birdie already have five years ahead of you".
"Is my daughter an Eagle rider too?"
"No she is not but she will have the choice to decide when she is thirteen. Do not neglect her as you would not neglect your eaglet".
"Where is she now?"
"Mads usually leaves her with my two sons while she flies off with her eagle or is at work. I will take you to see her".
Norman took Eagle to the children's room which Mona was in charge off. It was painted white and was at least as big as his class.
Eagle saw about a hundred children from age three to twelve sitting side by side laughing as Mona was teaching them about eagle riders, she certainly knew how to bring things to life.
"Daddy!" Birdie called out as she saw Eagle who had followed Norman into the children's room.
"Hello Birdie", Eagle picked up his daughter who ran over to him before turning to Norman to ask. "Where are the teenagers?"
"The class is too big for me to handle alone. Therefore, my husband and I have decided to hand over the teenagers to Mads today". Mona answered.
"That is wow just wow. Does that mean she is a full time eagle rider now?"
"No not yet, Eagle but she has the privileged to train them in looking after their eagles after her work. They will come around later on". Norman spoke to Eagle while looking at Mona.
"We will switch between teenagers and children on alternate days", Mona turned to Eagle, "Therefore you do not need to worry about Mads as she is under my wing. I will be training her personally".
"It's not that, she is only my friend", Eagle blushed, embarrassed at himself for asking.
"I know, I know, you just care about her as a friend. Mads is not interest in marrying anyone at the moment either", Mona laughed.
Norman’s sons came up to Eagle and shook his hand. “Hi sir, my name is Nathan and this is my twin brother, Johnson”. The more outspoken of the two spoke.
“Please to meet you boys. Just call me Eagle. Your father has one happy family”.
"Do you want to get married someday, Eagle?" Norman asked.
"I don't deserve to marry anyone not after what I have done to Mads, Birdie, and other women in my life. I once acted like Connor from the Ghost of Girlfriends Past film two years after high school when I was nothing but a loser. You will only understand if you have seen that movie".
"Do you know what your issue is? You can't forgive yourself. As long as you don't forgive yourself no one will marry you", Norman spoke. "This might sound harsh but it is the truth that would set you free".
"You really need to forgive yourself", Mona interjected.
"They are right daddy", Birdie spoke up.
"Your daughter has hit the hammer on the nail", Norman and Mona spoke in unison.
"We will talk about it some other time", Eagle turned to Birdie and said, "Daddy will take you out for dinner later. See you later".
"Bye daddy", Birdie spoke as Eagle planted a kiss on his daughter's forehead and handed her back to Mona and walked out the class.
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Post by OldGreenGrolar on Nov 10, 2020 7:45:20 GMT -5
Information:
Since the School of the Beast is a boarding school, the students will come together and celebrate new years eve after commanding their three animal friends and they will be divided in seven different classes all the way till 18 years old. The classes are:
Red (the most powerful animals such as the huge land dinosaurs).
Orange (the second most powerful animals - bulky land animals such as mammoths, elephants, rhinos, hippopotamuses, giant ground sloths, large bears such as cave bears, steppe green bears, green eyed polar bears, hazel bears, green tip grizzlies, giant short faced bears, huge 2200 pound Nile crocodiles etc).
Yellow (the third most powerful- agile or bulky animals such as brontornis, klekens, tigers, lions, jaguars, cougars, sloth bears, blond moon bears, giant pandas, spectacle bears, auvernge bear, green kemorde bear, smilodon populator, American lion, cave lions, Titanoboas, green anacondas, black caimans etc)
Green (For these who command only cryptics and are classified as the wierd and outcast).
Cyan(For these who can command animals such as leopards, wolves, sun bears, spotted hyenas and animals within their similar weight class and birds of prey and large mustelids such as the wolverine, honey badger, and the green and black badger).
Indigo (Rodents such as rats, small predators like black footed cats and small birds of prey like hawks and falcons).
Violet (Insects and invertebrates). Purple (Control bacteria and microbes).
*Red and purple do not associate with normal society.
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Post by OldGreenGrolar on Nov 11, 2020 8:00:28 GMT -5
Chapter 3: Two daughters.
Returning to the backyard to check on Birdy, the look of his bright green eaglet sleeping soundly put a smile on his face. "I feel as if I have two daughters". Eagle looked upon the bright green eaglet still sleeping soundly. There is just something that brought peace to his heart.
"Looking at your eaglet, I see". A hand landed on his left shoulder.
Turning to the voice on his left, Eagle nodded and smiled.
"It certainly took you a while to notice me, didn't you? You look preoccupied with your bright green daughter". Mads giggled. "That is just exactly how I felt when I first had my Melocotones . How is our daughter doing?"
"She is blending in well with the other children and seems more at home here than I am". Eagle turning back to look at Birdie, "She is in the children's class with them and it seems her best friends are Nathan and Johnson, the two sons of Norman".
"Our daughter will grow up well and she is mature for her age", Mads placed her right arm around Eagle for a while before heading off. "Class is over soon. I am going to take Birdie, our daughter, not your eaglet, home tonight. Come and join us for dinner tonight, I am sure she would be please to have you".
"Alright Mads, thanks for the invitation, I will see you in a few hours time".
Giving Eagle a hug, Mads walked off leaving him alone to feed his bright green eaglet which had just woken up. Remembering Norman's instructions to only feed her what was needed. Walking back to his unit and turning on the television, Eagle watched the film 'Ghost of Girlfriends Past'. Flowing in his mind was a mixture of thoughts and memories. Some made him laugh and others made him cry, an emotional part of Eagle which successfully hid from all around him most of the time. The only time, tears came to his eyes publicly was when he met his daughter for the first time.
At Sarah's house. "This is delicious". Eating away at a hot and spicy chicken rib.
"Still have that big appetite haven't you?" Speaking to Eagle with a teasing tone, Mads placed her hand on Birdie's head. "Our daughter takes after you".
Smiling while looking at his daughter, Eagle replied, "She has more of your features".
"She still has your eyes and big appetite".
"I look like mom but I eat like dad". These words made Birdie's parents laughed.
"It is great to see Birdie enjoying herself with both her parents. For the past five years, Birdie has been longing to meet her dad", Sarah who had just finished her work for the day walked in. "Do you have anyone in mind?"
Starring at Sarah with an expression as if to show she is annoyed plus a cutesy pout responded. "No one. I am happy to remain single for now, maybe forever".
"I know. It is Eagle whom I am asking this very question to". Walking up to Eagle, sitting down on the chair which was on his left at the small round table, Sarah took her seat. "Have my share of KFC, I am not hungry and I know that you like it. Mads told me so".
"I will be cooking Brazillian BBQ tomorrow, you are welcome to come over for dinner again, Eagle". Trying to lighten up the mood of Eagle who had just shut down, and jabbing him in the ribs with her fingers, surprising him half way ended with Mads being briefly chased around the table.
"Still cheeky, I see". Pretending to give up, Eagle resumed to finishing off the rest of the hot and spicy chicken.
"Of course I am, Eagle". Walking up towards Eagle and breaking out into a laugh, Mads literally knocked the cup which he drank water from spilling water on him. "Sorry", she now looked embarrassed. "It is getting late now, Birdie, it is getting late tonight".
"I want to go home with daddy tonight". Displaying a pout which shocked Eagle, Birdie's expression suddenly reminding him the first time he had conversed with Mads while they were in their respective fields where their animals were separated by a tall strong fence too strong for even a sauropod to break out of.
"If you wash up and go to sleep now, I will let you stay with dad this weekend", Mads cooed with a soft and gentle voice.
"Listen to your mother and we will have fun this weekend. Just you and I". Eagle carried his daughter off the chair.
"Really? Dad, you will keep your promise, won't you?"
"Of course not. Just don't give your mom a hard time. When you are older, you may stay up later". Smiling at his daughter, Eagle handed her over to her mother.
"I love you, dad". Birdie got off her mother's lap, giving her father a hug before heading to the bath room to brush her teeth and take a bath.
"Her clothes are in the bathroom", Mads took hold of Eagle's left hand as he was about to open his mouth. "I know exactly what you are going to ask. Tonight, I will drive you home".
Birdie ran out of the bathroom just as she heard her mother speak, giving her father one more hug which was returned by her father before saying, "Goodnight daddy, I will see you in the School of Paradeisos tomorrow. I want to be a great eagle rider someday like you and mom". Finish her speech, running back to the bathroom, Birdie took her bath.
"Please help me tug Birdie away in bed tonight. I have things to discuss with Eagle tonight. It is regarding our daughter", Mads spoke briefly.
"No worries, Mads. Don't kill each other during your discussion". Always having a good sense of humor made it easy for Mads to live with Sarah and that was the vibe Eagle picked up on ever since he entered the house.
Mads took Eagle by the hand, dragging him towards the front door which was joined to the clothing shop saying, "Let's go. We will have some catching up tonight at the Starbucks tonight. The bill is on me and my car is in front of the clothing shop".
A/N: I am trying to change my style of writing which will take some time to get use to.
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Post by OldGreenGrolar on Nov 11, 2020 8:09:11 GMT -5
Chapter 4: A cheap movie night.
"It has been a while since we have watched a film together. Why don't we watch new mutants tonight. Tuesday tickets are much cheaper than other days. I will pay for them tickets", Eagle said on the way.
"Don't you have to wake up early tomorrow?" Mads found a parking spot just in front of the mall.
"I can miss a bit of sleep. We have not hang out for a while. It is not a date".
"Trying to sound smooth again. I am not interested in dating anyone".
"Like I said, it is not a date. Don't tell me we can't be friends". Looking at Mads, Eagle gave her a wink.
"Alright, no worries, I was just messing with you. I will join you for a movie night but first let me buy the coffee".
"Sounds good to me".
"You aren't trying to act like Miguel Diaz, are you?"Giggling away, she jab him in the ribs as usual.
"Who?" Eagle looking confuse once again.
"Did you ever watch Cobra Kai? The sequel to Karate Kid?" Mads laugh while hitting Eagle.
"I did. I only remember Johnny Lawrence". Eagle allowed Mads to keep on hitting him playfully.
Entering the Starbucks coffee shop which is surprisingly quite tonight, Mad purchased two blonde roast coffees with minimum sugar. "No sugar for you tonight". She stuck out her tongue at him.
"Fine. I don't take sugar before sleep anyway. Not since, I have gained some weight before joining the School of Paradeisos". Taking his coffee form Mads and leading the way to the cinema which was a few floors up. "We will have to use three escalators".
"Thank you, Captain Obvious. On second thought, you have loss that belly fat since we last met". Examining his abs and poking them with her left index finger before jabbing him in the ribs.
"Hey you!"
"Catch me if you can". Chasing a surprisingly fast Mads all the way to the cinema, they paused to catch their breath the moment they reach their destination. "That was a good work out".
"I will buy the tickets". Leading the way to the counter.
"Yeah, yeah!" Following Eagle to the counter. "Do you know one thing. I believe you will actually be a married man soon".
"Really? Who would want a guy like me?"
"I am not too sure but I believe we will soon have new comers joining us very soon". No sooner had Mads finished speaking did someone familiar come along. She had long blonde hair and was carrying a five year old girl with red hair.
"Mom, I want to watch Trolls". The girl cried.
"Honey, it is night. We will have to wait tomorrow". Cutting pass Eagle and Mads without noticing them, the blonde was trying to calm down her daughter.
"I hate you, mom".
"Tomi? Is that you?" Walking in front of Eagle and calling out to the blonde, Mads nearly spilled her coffee.
"Mads?" Turning around, Tomi embraced Mads with her free hand before letting go and introducing her daughter. "Meet my daughter, Myrtle".
"Hi Mertle". Touching the five year old red head's hair with left hand, Mad's cooed. "Its nice to meet you".
"Hello", Myrtle smiled back.
"Where have you been all this while". Turning back to Tomi, the brunette noticed that Eagle had already gone ahead to pay for the tickets.
"I have been busy juggling my work and taking care of Myrtle as well as partying. This baby belongs to Edward".
"But didn't you both break up on graduation day?"
"We did but he invited me to a party too years after and that is when it all happened. I will tell you more later. Your friend is coming back with the tickets".
"He is Eagle".
Taking a look at the young man who once attempted to win her attention back in high school, Tomi looked at Eagle, shock that she did not recognize him earlier on. "Eagle, hi there its been a while?"
"Hi, Tomi. Long time no see. I am just watching a movie with Mads tonight".
"Are you both dating?"
"No ways". Eagle and Mads replied in unison.
"What film are you guys watching?"
"New Mutants, I guess, Eagle bought the tickets so............"Pointing at Eagle before jabbing him in the left rib, Mads giggled.
"I am watching New Mutants too. Please wait here while I buy a ticket for my daughter and I. Help me look after her". Handing Myrtle to Mads before running off to the counter.
"Need a hand?" Turning towards Mads, Eagle smirked while looking at Mads with both her hands full.
"Carry Myrtle for me?"
"Alright but your coffee is mine". Taking Myrtle from Mads and laughing. "Hi Myrtle".
"Yeah right". Jabbing Eagle in the ribs again, the brunette caused Eagle to flinched just as the red head daughter of Tomi greeted him in return.
"I am back. Are you both ready?" Tomi asked.
"I certainly am but I am not sure if Eagle is".
"We will leave him behind than", Taking her daughter back from him before heading towards cinema number 1 which is IMAX.
Grabbing Eagle by the wrist, Mads dragged him along. "We are watching 3D tonight and don't worry, Tomi was just kidding".
"No I am not".
"I want some lollipops".
"Alright, Myrtle, darling, I will give you some as soon as we enter the cinema".
"No I want it now. I hate you mom".
"Really? Tomi? You are going to let her just be rude with no consequences", Mads asked looking annoyed.
"What would you do yourself?!" Tomi retorted.
Mads could not answer as she never really had to discipline her well behave daughter which she had with Eagle. All of them headed into the cinema which was relatively spacious.
"So what are you doing with yourself?" Tomi asked after handing Myrtle the bag of lollies which she bought while purchasing a ticket for both her daughter and herself.
"I am now an eagle rider and still working in the same clothing shop with Sarah".
"That is great to hear. Is Eagle an eagle rider too? I have always heard about eagle riders and what Mr Buffalo said about them"
"He surely is. Come to the School of Paradeisos this Saturday and I will show you my bright eagle. Her name is Peaches, her Spanish name is too hard to remember. Lunch will be free".
"It is a done deal. I have always been interested in eagles". Little did Tomi remember the first sentence Eagle said when they first met. If I could only fly like an Eagle.
The film was so enjoyable that time seemed to pass quickly, Myrtle fell asleep on Tomi's lap. After walking to the blonde and her daughter to her car in the parking lot and making sure she got into the car safely, Eagle and Mads headed to the front of the shopping mall and got into the brunette's car. On the way home, Mads said, "I have a good time tonight. Birdie can stay with you every alternate week if you like".
"Sure thing. Thanks Mads".
"No worries, Eagle. Good night". She kissed him goodnight on the cheek before dropping him off in front of the School of Paradeisos. Since the main gate was shut, Eagle had to use one of his keys to open the small side gate on its left.
"Good night, Mads and thanks for the lift. Have a good night".
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Post by OldGreenGrolar on Nov 11, 2020 8:13:04 GMT -5
Chapter 5: Full time fatherhood.
A few months later, Mads got married to a tall lanky man of Eastern European heritage named Laurence who was the same age as her. He was dressed in a blue bridegroom suit with a royal blue bow tie and has brown hair and eyes. He also commands a giant bluish white eagle.
"Congratulations, Mads", Eagle spoke up giving Mads a hug.
"Thank you so much, Eagle. Your turn will come". Mads returned the hug. "I will be gone for my honeymoon for one year, Birdie will stay with you full time from now on. I will be dropping by to visit her often".
"No worries. I am glad to make up for the time she had missed me. There are two rooms in my accommodation provided by the School of Paradeisos anyway and nobody has moved in so far. The Headmaster has agreed to let my daughter move in with me full time".
"That is great. I trust you will look after Birdie well".
"I am glad we can be friends although we had a funny past together", Eagle spoke up clearly regretting the things he had done.
"Hey, let what is gone be gone. I hold nothing against you and enjoyed all our catch ups. We will meet again soon". Mads headed into the neon blue Lamborghini with her husband before taking off.
Norman placed his hand on Eagle's right shoulder just as Birdie ran up towards him. "You will be a married man soon. In the meantime focus on being the best eagle rider and father you can be".
Tomi who had already become an eagle rider herself walked up to Eagle saying, "Myrtle, stay here and play with Birdie, I need Eagle's help for a moment".
"Ok, mom. Don't take too long". Turning towards Birdie, she said, "Lets go play a game". Myrtle became Birdie's new best friend.
At the backyard, Tomi showed Eagle her huge cyan eagle who refused to fly. "I can't get it to fly no matter how hard I try, how do you do it?"
"Firstly, you have to give your eagle a name. Secondly, you got to call your eagle either he or she depending on the gender. You are unable to command your eagle because no name has been given".
Eagle identified the cyan eagle as a male. This is because when he summoned Birdie, the cyan eagle showed an attraction towards her.
"Alright, I guess I will name my cyan eagle, Rio, he will bear the name of a macaw in that animation".
"You watch animation too?"
"My daughter watches it a lot". Proceeded to walk away after getting Rio to fly before turning around and asking, "One more thing, how do I call my eagle back?"
"You will have to call him by name just as I called mine by name".
"Your eagle has a similar name to your daughter, you won't get confuse would you?" Tomi showed hints of sarcasm.
"They both might have names that sound similar but the spelling is different".
"I am glad Mads does not need to worry about her daughter than. Just remember, I will be watching you", Tomi giggled before walking off.
Eagle headed back to the hall shortly where the wedding took place to look for his daughter.
Two more months went by quickly and Eagle quickly developed a strong bond with his daughter. He knew that his daughter will soon be able to decide if she wants to stay in the School of Paradeisos or go to the School of the Beast but for know, he took as much time as he could to impart what he had learned from Norman during his lessons.
With Mads still gone for her honeymoon with her husband, Eagle spend more time hanging out with Norman. "So how is Mona going to look after the children now?"
"She is entirely capable of looking after them regardless besides she still has her best friend Blue whom she met at School of the Beast. How is work at the warehouse?"
"I really like it. I have learned to wake up early and that job has helped me earned a decent income to buy m daughter's necessities. It is fun to look after my daughter".
"Have you decided if you want to get married or stay single the rest of your life?"
"Mads never told me she desired to get married. It seems it was only yesterday".
"The Headmaster told her who her husband is and he is the one who puts two people together here making him one but he allows us to make the decision".
"This is still new to me. I have always used the old school way".
"And it has got you nowhere, hasn't it?" Norman who was standing on the right side of Eagle turned to look at him. "We do things different here. So here lies the question, do you actually want to get married?"
Eagle said nothing but he watched Birdie running around with Myrtle as well as the twin boys Nathan and Johnson. "I am glad our children are friends with each other".
"So am I but you have not answered my question yet and don't think for one moment I am going to let you off the hook. Time will pass very fast and while the Headmaster will not force you to do anything, he will not support you for doing it the old school way".
"Shall we take the children to KFC later on? It is Saturday and it is a better way for the children to get to know each other".
"Changing the subject I see. Very well, we will go to KFC tonight but the children are already getting to know each other very well. You should have just been honest and said you want to eat KFC. Unlike you I can't eat hot and spicy. My taste buds are entirely different from yours".
"Its just that I have grown up with spicy food and that is probably why half the time nobody joins me for lunch at work".
"Take a piece of advise. Put the company of friends above your food. I know you are a loyal friend. Just don't let you appetite for spicy food get in the way". The blue haired man gave Eagle a strong pat on the back before walking off.
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Post by OldGreenGrolar on Nov 11, 2020 8:20:35 GMT -5
Chapter 6: The arrival of familiar faces.
Adapting to life as a full time father, Eagle developed a strong trusting bond with his daughter. Birdie who was allowed to be herself revealed she resembled her father in many ways such as her love for animals especially birds. Everything seemed to be going smoothly and he felt blessed to have a daughter who is independent and obedient.
“Your daughter is a miracle child”, Norman commented as Eagle was watching his daughter play with the other children.
“May she be a better person than me”.Heading towards his own class after waving goodbye to his daughter. “So, Norman what are we learning today?”
“Today we have a few new comers. You will be surprise to see some of them”.
“Who are they exactly. It seems you know something that I don’t”.
“It will be a surprise”.
Following Norman into the class, seeing three of his old school mates which included Jake gave Eagle a brief shock. His former bully was equally shocked and surprised.
“Today, we have new comers to the class. I am glad the chairs are finally filled up”. The blue haired man smiled while looking around.
Looking around the class, Eagle discovered that every word Norman spoke was true. From the front to the back, all the seats were taken and there are now about a thousand people all together.“Wow, the class has increased in such a short time. This must be a miracle”.
“It is a miracle indeed. The other classes have also been filled out making me one of the main teachers which you guys also become provided you desire to”. Turning to the blackboard, Norman called out. “May I have the names of the new comers please? This is a very interpersonal environment. These who have any questions or just want to hang out”.
Class ended, a paranoid Eagle attempting to go out of class ahead of others was stopped by Jake, Bart, and Edward.
“Wait Eagle”, his former bully called out. “ I know we had a rough time in high school. It doesn’t have to be this way in the School of Parádeisos. Let’s be friends”.
Slowly turning around, Eagle turned around to see his former three tormentors smiling at him. Tomi walked passed Eagle and smiled before walking out of the class.
“You do not need to be best friends with them immediately. I know you have gone through a lot but forgive them as you have been forgiven yourself”, the blue haired and blue eyed teacher who was still in the class encouraged Eagle to put his past behind him. “Please do it for your daughter”.
Taking a while, Eagle finally relented. “Alright guys, lets put the past behind us. Welcome to the School of Parádeisos”.
“Isn’t it great to see former enemies now become friends. We need to love our enemies”. Speaking with authority yet with gentleness, Norman, continued. “You three will be given an eagle’s egg each based on your favorite colors when you go to the Headmaster’s office after this and if you do not have accommodations of your own, we will provide them for you”.
Shaking hands with Eagle and Norman, the three friends left.
“How do you feel with you three former bullies joining the class?”Norman asked Eagle with a concern facial expression while looking outside the window.
“I have forgiven them but there is a bit of fear and distrust considering what Jake who had been my former best friend since middle school did”.
“It is alright. Trust takes time to return as long as you have forgiven them and moved on with your life. Don’t worry none of them will be sharing unit with you but Edward will be in the Green Accommodation. Bart and Jake will be in the Yellow and Red accommodation respectively. This will give them the opportunity to mix with others outside their clique group. They will have to learn to take care of the eggs which will be given to them”. Norman tried to reassure him.
Eagle left the class only to spot Jake, Bart, and Edward holding a red, yellow, and bright green egg each as they were walking pass him without even Eagle noticing.
Taking a look at the children’s class through a small window glass on the door and seeing his daughter having lunch with the other children, knowing she will be in safe hands, Eagle decided to have lunch on his own today.
Heading out to the beach by public transport, he ordered his favorite hot and spicy KFC chicken three piece feed.
“Enjoying your food I see”, Eagle looked up only to see Tomi. “May I have a sit?”
“Sure, why not”. Eagle replied as Tomi sat down beside him.
“How is training your eagle going?” The blonde showed Eagle a lot more interest than usual.
“It is going good, Birdy is getting stronger each time”.
“Good to know you are doing well. I am finding it hard to control my cyan Eagle, Rio. He seems a little bit wild and out of control”.
“Just like Myrtle I guess?”
“That is right. Just like her but worst”.
“The Headmaster said we are able to tame all animals and so did Norman but it’s our children whom we must not neglect. Whatever we sow, we shall reap. This means, our children will be a refection of what we teaches them”.
“I have spoiled Myrtle too much. I never said no to her. Initially, I considered her actions to be cute but have not been able to put my foot down without her throwing a fit”.
“Spare the rod, spoil the child”.
“I do not want to hit her.”
“There are other ways to discipline. Like following through with what you say, groundings, time outs, and removing a privilege. I have to do that with Birdie sometimes but she is generally a good girl”.
“You really are a good father. You seem to know how to get her in order”.
“That is after my life got in order thanks to the teachings of the Headmaster with Norman’s help”.
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Post by OldGreenGrolar on Nov 11, 2020 8:24:50 GMT -5
Chapter 7: Another strange dream.
Entering class, the blue haired and bright blue eyed man looked like he was thinking about something before taking his place on the seat and drinking a whole bottle of water. “I had a very strange dream yesterday night. I saw a cute seven year old blonde girl with bright blue eyes and wearing a bright blue dress touching a huge male blue ice bear before growing up into a woman. The male blue ice bear became one with a blue star before passing his power from the star to her”.
“I guess it means, the School of Parádeisos realizes her authority“. Eagle answered without flinching surprising everybody especially his three former bullies.
“Well done, Eagle. You have a great gift in interpreting dreams. Keep on cultivating that gift”. Norman thanked Eagle.
Eagle noticed Tomi with an equally surprise look on the face as if to say, “I have never seen Eagle this confident before. He did not even flinch like he did in high school. He is a totally different person now”.
“Alright moving on, what does it mean when a male blue ice bear becomes the last blue star and destroys planet Diamond and its solar system”, Norman continued. The blue haired and bright blue eyed man pulled no punches when he ask questions and if nobody answers, he will answer them as they are without any watering down. “Everybody, draw the first thing that comes in your mind”.
Eagle proceeded to draw himself as a fully fledged eagle rider shinning bright green and a picture of his daughter as a full grown woman who looks like Mads with his green eyes. Turning to left, he noticed Tomi drawing herself married to an unknown man.
“Alright. Time is up, the picture reflects the deep desires of your heart and what you want to see. If you put the ways of the Kingdom of Parádeisos first, this deep desires implanted in your hearts by the Headmaster will come to past. Eagle you are still hiding something”. Norman who was walking around to look at what everyone drew stop for a moment when he looked at Eagle’s picture. “If you are not honest, it will not happen”.
“Alright, alright, lets go to eat KFC now”, Eagle pretended not to hear and got a knock on the head by Norman causing Tomi to giggle.
“Some things don’t change, do they?”the blonde on Eagle’s left smirked. “You still retain something that makes everybody laugh.You are such a funny and interesting person”.
While listening to Tomi, Eagle noticed Jake, Bart, and Edward who were sitting a few roles in front of them chatting away with some of the ladies. “That is right, Tomi, some things never changed”. He was watching his three former bullies and not even looking at Tomi.
Norman at that time had already left the class fifteen minutes early as he wanted to give his students time to socialise and mingle with each other. “I am going to check on my wife, sons, and the children. Use this fifteen minutes to get to know each other”.
“School of Parádeisos is not like the school of the Beast. Since many of us have jobs, we don’t have to attend classes which we are unable to unless we are here full time like Norman and Mona”, Eagle explained to a girl who goes only by Danielle Bragg, a slightly overweight woman with brown hair and hazel eyes, also known as Mis Strong by Jake which he ultimately ended up calling her, who happened to be sitting behind him and a year younger. Next to her was a guy named Adrian Lim, an Asian boy with Taiwanese heritage who is five years younger than Danielle.
This is because Danielle asked him if it is compulsory to be in every class seconds ago. She became relief only to get annoyed when Eagle told her she was strong and does not need much oversight.
“I feel very much similar to the guy named Odd in the book Blue Diamond Kingdom. He behaves exactly like me in every way in terms of personality and he is a purple and green star warrior”. Adrian Lim spoke up. “My egg is cyan in color anyway”.
“And mine is purple”, Mis Strong interjected. “Ha ha ha ha ha!”
“Welcome to the School of Parádeisos”, Eagle warmly shook their hands. He was pleased to meet two new friends that very same day. “Let’s go for KFC, Tomi, come and join us”.
“I have to tend to my daughter today. She wants to go to the mall to get her favorite lollies”. Tomi explained.
“Alright, could you take Birdie along as she told me she wanted to hang out with Myrtle yesterday and I promised her she could. I will pay for the expenses”. Eagle handed Tomi two hundred dollars. “If that is not enough, I will give you more”.
“It is alright, Eagle, I will bring your daughter along for free. Besides we are friends and my daughter loves your daughter very much”. Refusing to take the money, the blonde woman walked out of the room.
Eagle tagged along with Mis Strong and Adrian to a purple car which belonged to the large woman with brown hair and hazel eyes. The taller Asian nineteen year old boy took his place beside her in the front passenger seat while Eagle sat on the back. They headed towards KFC which was not far from the shopping mall where Tomi’s work place is located in.
The three friends ordered a whole tub of friend chicken before splitting the bills paying for their share to Mis Strong who had obviously paid for everything using her debit card. Eagle noticed that Adrian and Mis Strong has similar mannerisms. They were both more naive than Tomi and Mads, Adrian never had a girlfriend in nineteen years of his life and Mis Strong who grew up in the School of Parádeisos never knew a man.
During their meal, Adrian would attempt to take selfies of Eagle and Mis Strong without them knowing. He was always caught out regardless.
A/N: The next three chapters will be on Mads’ honeymoon.
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Post by OldGreenGrolar on Nov 11, 2020 8:34:24 GMT -5
Chapter 8: Work in the warehouse.
Waking up early in the morning, switching on the light, gently carrying his daughter who was still sleeping soundly from her bed in her room which had dolls and every cute toy accumulated both when she was living with her mother and from him. He would buy her gifts from time to time and looking at her reminded her of Mads.
Eagle gently carried Birdie all the way from his unit to Norman’s which was at in the school itself after dressing up in his work overalls. This required a bit of walking which Eagle didn’t mind. The door open and Mona greeted him with a hug as usual, “Hi Eagle, you are early today, Norman is in backyard training with his neon blue eagle. Go up and say hi”.
“I have to run to work now and will do so later”. Handing his daughter to Norman’s wife.
“That is alright, Eagle. I will see you later. You make a good father”. Taking Birdie from Eagle, Mona said goodbye as he took off to work.
“The first to show up for work again”.Eagle’s boss commented just as he was about to bandy on. “You know what I have decided to make an exception for you. Since you are such a hard worker and turn up before time and always do what is required of you, I am not going to be concern if you bandy on or not. In other words, if you don’t turn up, I know there is a good reason”.
“Thank you, Zack”. Eagle decided to bandy on anyway as it had become a habit.
“You are still free to bandy on as you did but as I said, it doesn’t bother me even if you don’t”.
Eagle thanked his boss and headed to work. He did stocktaking for the shoes and made his boxes which was surprisingly efficient and he finished his work before break.
His boss called him over, “Guess what, Eagle. Since, you are good in data entry and computer proficient. I have decided to move you to do data entry for us. You will be able to spend more time with your daughter and come to work later at nine o’ clock in the morning instead of four and you are hired full time which means you are now entitled to holiday pay, sick pay, and all other entitlements my full time workers have. Do you agree? If you do, please read the contract and you can begin your new position tomorrow”.
Signing the contract after reading it, Eagle obtained his new position. For the next few months, it was a smooth transition at work as he was now had the job he desired and could now spend more time with his daughter as well as Tomi, Norman, Adrian, and Mis Strong, who was placed to look after the children under Mona.
Adrian was taken under Norman’s 24/7 discipleship and followed him around everywhere. He always made sure he sat in the front of the class at all times. Being an overly affectionate person (once he hugged someone, he did not know when to let go - only refraining from hugging Norman and Eagle that way), it made some of the Eagle riders uncomfortable especially Jake, Bart, and Edward.
Being able to stay awake later due to his new position in his work, Eagle could hang out with Adrian and Mis Strong and sometimes even Tomi whenever they went for a movie to watch or play some bowling, a game which Eagle hated and refused to play only coming along to keep his friends company.
“Aren’t you going to have a game?” Norman asked once. “It is pretty fun”.
“No, I will just watch”. Eagle did not want to talk much about bowling and one of the reasons why he hated bowling so much was because of the time he first started playing in middle school on his thirteen birthday. During that time, he missed most of his hits and his ‘friends’ who came along not because of him but Jake’s popularity laugh at him. “You are so pathetic, Eagle. Even a five year old can do better than you”.
To prove that, one of the boys who took his five year old brother among ordered his brother to throw the same bowling ball which Eagle used and actually scored more points than Eagle who ran home crying. That was when he was only thirteen and his twenty six birthday had just passed.
Remembering these times nearly brought tears to his eyes but he refused to cry as he did not want all attention to come upon him nor did he want to ruin his daughter’s fun. “Birdie, Myrtle, Nathan, and Johnson are doing well, aren’t they?” Eagle turned to speak to Norman clearly trying to hide the sorrow in his heart.
“They are doing well indeed”. Norman replied. The blue haired and bright blue eyed tall muscular man pushed Adrian, who could not mind his own business and was attempting to eve drop, away lightly but enough to give the young Asian boy the hint they are having a private conversation.
“You are hiding something again. There are issues in your heart that you have still refused to address and it all comes down to one thing, you might be able to fool others around you by being calm and acting like Spock from Star-track film which is obviously your favorite character but deep down inside you hurt a lot, it stems down to just one thing. You are unable to forgive yourself. That is the reason for your self loath”. Norman pointed that out gently and firmly before returning to the game but not before saying, “Think through this tonight“.
“Wait, how did you know?” Eagle asked while watching Adrian and Mis Strong playing together happily.
“I do not know everything but the Headmaster does. He reveals whatever he wants to reveal”.
Eagle sat alone for the rest of the night thinking about what Norman had said except a few occasions when Birdie came rushing back saying, “Daddy, I won!”
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