A Quick Chapter One of Dragon Knights

This was worked on back during the start of my college days when I was actually finishing projects faster than usual, and I was bored in class one day and I managed to do this during my hour or so I was there in the lab. I JUST went back to working on it (about a week and a half ago I think) and I reread it, added new text, fixed some mistakes after I finished reading the series since it finished it's publication in June 2008 (will review this series another time) so, I think it is turning out great.


A/N: Since I love this manga alot, I thought to grab a few snippets in the manga and do it novel wise for people to get into the manga....even though you would have to purchase them online most likely. But hey, it is a good series and it is worth it.

So this section is based off of Volume 2 aka the beginning of the Dragon Lord and the battle with Nadil to acquire his Queen back. I'm actually in the middle of chapter two. I'm making it a bit different than the manga so please bare with me and give me comments on how I handled things for those that read the manga. I hope that you like it and enjoy!!!


I DO NOT OWN DRAGON KNIGHTS. I WISH I DID BECAUSE I WOULD BE ALL OVER IT!!! AND I WOULD TELL YOU WHO NOHIRO WAS. enjoy!!

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Dragon Knights Novel based story from Manga
Taken From Volume 2 : The Dragon Lord's Story Part 1 and 2
Original story by Mineko Ohkami
Story Written by : Kourine Narumi (aka CanisSkye)


The Dragon Lord's Story

Chapter One


The continent of Dusis. It is a continent where creatures of good and evil inhabit; Elves, Yokai, Witches, Fairies, and even humans. Within this vast continent, a battle of both good and evil are about to take place. A battle of light and dark so to speak. Our tale begins within the city in Dusis called Draqueen. There, the Lord of the Kingdom rules over the great continent he so protects. He greets people with a smile and welcomes those to his kingdom with warmth and hospitality--either good or bad. He protects his country with a barrier surrounding it. However, as fate would have it, the evil within the land had sought out a a new ruler, a ruler for all Yokai to honor as if he were the king himself. He wanted to kill the Lord of Draqueen to destroy the bloodline of the Dragon Lord. He planned a fate for him, a fate that he knew it would be perfect bait for the Lord to get him out of his burrow and out in the open. He captured the Queen of Draqueen, hoping to set his plan into motion. That is where this story starts....

"I shall get Raseleane back!" A loud voice boomed through the entire kingdom. Everyone knew that it was the Lord. He was never the same since the evil Lord of the the Yokai kidnapped his love, the Dragon Queen. His face was full of fury, however, the expression within his eyes that were trying to hide under his blonde bangs were full of sadness. "I am going to get her back!"

"I understand your highness' pain, but I won't allow you to leave this place and go straight to Nadil's castle!" Another voice hollered through the corridors from the meeting room.

The Lord took a look around and saw his dragon officers surrounding him. These people have been helping the Lord through many hardships, and have succeeded in doing so. He narrowed his eyes at the White Dragon Officer who was also Chief Secretary in the castle. He had long aqua-ish hair that he placed in a ponytail. It hung down, just passed his shoulders, with a few strands hanging over his shoulder resting on his chest. The Lord didn't seem too pleased with his suggestion. "Alfeegi...I can't stay here."

"Please, have faith in the Dragon Fighters. That is what they are trained for," Alfeegi continued to back up his demand to keep the Lord within the castle walls, giving the Lord a stern look.

The Lord sighed lightly. "I do. However, since we sent them out, not one has come back alive. I do not wish to lose anymore men, so I must leave here and go to the castle!"

Alfeegi's stern look turned into his well famous angered expression. His eyes narrowed at the Lord. He didn't look too pleased with the Lord's comment. It was always like him to do such a thing to the Lord. Alfeegi's background was well known. He kept the Lord in his place, keeping him within the castle grounds. Not even when the Lord disguises himself as a Dragon Fighter, would he stand a chance against Alfeegi's eyes. He took a step forward from where he stood, his face still the emotion of anger. "Do not be selfish! Do you not realize how many lives depend on you, Lord Lykouleon?! If something were to happen to you, this whole world would be like HELL!"

Lord Lykouleon grew speechless. He stared at the ground, his fists clenched at the sides of him.

"Alfeegi, watch your mouth! You are speaking to the Lord. Remember that," A white-haired man interrupted the argument. His hair was short, as none hung down behind him. His glasses hung from his nose a bit as he slowly pushed them up with his gloved fingers. He was the Blue Dragon Officer that dealt with Foreign Affairs. Kai-stern. "You need some manners when addressing the Lord."

Alfeegi looked at the White Officer, his eyes narrowing. He hated when Kai-stern would do such things. Kai-stern would always backup Lord Lykouleon whenever he would yell at him. His thoughts of the situation ended when a man approached the Lord. He had short black hair, almost like Kai-stern's. However, loose strands of hair were hung and ended at the man's eyelashes. He was the Black Dragon Officer that controls the Dragon Fighters and deals with the Security of the castle, Tetheus. "You must be patient, My Lord. We will get the Queen back. I swear it. Just have faith in the Fighters."

Lord Lykouleon didn't speak after Tetheus' words. Everyone looked at the Lord, as if hoping that he would listen to reason and keep him inside the walls. Lykouleon looked at his officers for a moment before turning to head to his quarters. Alfeegi sighed lightly. "This will take some time I suppose. I understand how hard it is for him, but he must understand that if something were to happen, this world will crumble."

"Lord Lykouleon..." the man took a step next to Alfeegi. He had long two toned color hair that went all the way down past his shoulders. He sighed lightly as he closed his eyes. This man was well known for helping Lykouleon out of his palace every so often, but in return, he would act as the Lord in his place. His name was Ruwalk, the Yellow Officer and the Secretary of State. "The Dragon Knights aren't assembled yet. We have still yet to awaken the Earth and Water Dragon. To top it off, Water Dragon is missing."

Kai-stern took a seat by the huge table in the room. He placed his hands behind his head and looked up at the ceiling and spoke as if he were talking to himself. "And of the Six Dragon Officers, we only have the Five; The White, Blue, Yellow, and Black Officers,"

"Yes. our leader, the Red Dragon Officer, is not around," Tetheus spoke sternly, his eyes closed.

Kai-stern looked at the other Officers, his brow narrowing. "I have been trying to locate the Water Dragon during my travels, but all I have found instead have been frozen corpses and dead ends. The Ice and Snow demons are very powerful during this snowy time."

Alfeegi sighed lightly as the other officers conversed about the Earth Dragon being in a slumber by the power of the Fairies forcing it to and other issues that have been a problem. He looked around, noticing that one of their officers were missing. His eyes narrowed as he slowly walked out of the room, hearing Kai-stern's call for him. 'Ruwalk...you are just too nice.'


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Lykouleon walked towards the gates that led out of his palace. He placed his hands on the cold bars as his little Light Dragon, Deus, stared up at the snowy sky while perched on Lykouleon's shoulder. Lykouleon placed a hand on his dragon's head, stroking him gently as he looked straight ahead past the bars of the palace. "I can't stay here any longer. I need Raseleane back to me...she's the most important person to me.." he whispered. He looked at the fallen snow on the ground, his bangs covering his watery eyes. He would give anything to have his wife back in his arms. He understood Alfeegi and the other Officers, but, he just couldn't take it anymore. People were dying, attempting to return the Queen, and his patience had grown thin. He couldn't stand thinking of his love being with the Lord of all Yokai, Nadil. It was unbearable. He tugged on his cape around his neck up more to cover his neck, preparing to head off.

"Your Highness. You'll freeze to death out here in this snow," a voice came up from behind Lykouleon.

Lykouleon's eyes widened as he turned around, only to see his old companion, Ruwalk, with a smile on his face. He gripped the bars on the gate as he stared at him with a stern look. "I take it that you are going to try to prevent me from leaving the castle grounds?"

Ruwalk walked up to the Lord, holding a black cape in his arms. "I would, but without the Queen around, it is hard to try to persuade you to stay here. Besides, the longer she isn't around for you, this world will become a frozen wasteland. The Snow and Ice demons are going on a rampage on the people. Too many people are already dead," He spoke in a soft voice.

Lykouleon knew it to be true. The weather was indeed caused by Lykouleon himself. Based on the mood of the Lord, or the pain and agony he was in, the weather would change in response to the Lord's feelings. In this case, since the Queen was captured by the Yokai Lord Nadil, the world has turned to a snowy land. He couldn't help the way he felt at this point. It was all he can feel; The feeling of loneliness without his other half. He looked down, feeling partially to blame for the many lives that have been lost in from this weather. He then felt warmth from behind. He looked back and seen Ruwalk placing the black cape he held around his Lord. Lykouleon's eyes widened, with Ruwalk only smiling. "Ruwalk.."

"I just like it warmer, Lykouleon," he spoke to him. He was the only one that ever talked to Lykouleon without formality since they were long time friends as far back as they can remember. They went through the tough times and the good times, each helping the other out. They were good friends to the end, and Lykouleon smiled at Ruwalk's act of kindness towards him. "Just believe in yourself Lykouleon. We are all here for you. Just make sure you come back safe and sound with the Queen. We will we waiting your arrival back here." He gave Lykouleon a big smile as he placed a hand on Deus. "You take care of our Lord, little Deus. We don't want anything happening to him."

Deus let out a small cry as both Lykouleon and Ruwalk laughed before Lykouleon opened the gates and headed out towards Nadil's castle. Ruwalk rubbed the back of his head slowly, unable to see the Lord's figure as it vanished in the snowy wind. "Now, how am I gonna tell the others about this one?"

Ruwalk's eyes widened to the sound of footsteps in the snow. He froze, not looking behind him. "Ruwalk, no excuses. You must handle His Majesty's work while he is away now." The voice spoke in a surprisingly calm voice.

Ruwalk turned around, and sure enough, it was Alfeegi, looking at him with a small smile. Ruwalk felt like a small child when they they did something that they shouldn't have. He didn't know what to say. The nervousness crept into him slowly, waiting for Alfeegi to give him a piece of his mind. However, Alfeegi just gave him that same calm smile. "Don't be so nervous. I knew that this was going to happen. It was unavoidable. You two are close friends, so naturally you would aide him. However, what you did was....inappropriate," Alfeegi spoke the last word in a stern tone towards Ruwalk. He walked towards the closed gate, placing a hand on the bars and staring out into the distance. "Besides, the Lord has to do what he has to do."

Ruwalk put his hand on his forehead. 'He was watching us..' Ruwalk chuckled to himself as he started to calm down a bit just as Alfeegi wanted. "I just can't see him in the condition he is in now. With all this weather as well, I knew that this was the right way of dealing with things. It has to be him to do what he feels is right. He IS, in fact, our Lord." Ruwalk looked out in the distance that Lord Lykouleon took.

Alfeegi smiled as he started to walk back towards the castle. "Come, Ruwalk. Since you are taking the place of our Lord, you have to finish his work for him."

Ruwalk sighed as he heard those words, whispering a Good Luck to his friend before he walked back into the castle, knowing that Lykouleon will be back safe with the Queen, only to shudder. However, it wasn't the cold that was giving him the chills...It was Alfeegi. Thinking about the suffering that Alfeegi will put him through made him shudder and sigh heavily. 'I have no regrets, but dealing with Alfeegi at this time..I just have a feeling of my life being at stake.'

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I apologize for spelling and punctuation and whatnot. I haven't written in soooo long, so please bare with me. Tell me what you think!!! Chapter two will be finished shortly.