6 A Pregame Show

CHAPTER 6

A Pregame Show The king's family, the three Knight Spires, and the royal court boarded a ship bound for Crestwood. The competitors sailed on a separate ship. Friends, family, and fans had to find their own way there. When the two ships arrived, the royal family went to the grandstand that faced Crestwood's largest volcano, Mount Fireburst.

The prince could hardly sit still. He longed to talk with Clara. He hadn't seen his best friend since the day before. "I want to wish Clara good luck!" Lucas told his parents, searching the arena for signs of his friend. Queen Tasha plumped the pillow on her seat. "Clara knows you're rooting for her," she reassured her son. "And we are in the front row. Surely she'll be able to see you cheering." Lucas knew his mother was right, but he still felt antsy not being able to talk to his best friend. The prince wasn't the only one who was restless. Ruskin couldn't sit still either. That's because Crestwood was Ruskin's birthplace. Being back on the island made him want to do dragon things. He couldn't take sitting any longer, and WHOOSH. He leaped from his seat and took flight. "Hey, come back!" Lucas commanded as he watched his dragon fly straight to the top of the volcano. But Ruskin paid no attention. "Don't worry," the king said. "He'll return."

The crowd watched Ruskin soar. He flew to around the rim of the volcano. Round and round he went. Then the young dragon plunged into the opening. That's when Lucas grabbed his father's leg.

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"What's he doing?" he cried. The king stroked his beard. "I'd say he's showing off," he said. "And I'd say he's having fun," the queen chimed in.