Reptilian- 1aartemis_dayJuly 26 2013, 07:06:37 UTC
This is Action News at 11.
Good evening, everyone. I’m Kent Tucker, bringing you the latest on DragonWatch.
It’s been six months since the day an actual, full-fledged dragon appeared in the desert town of Puente Antiguo, New Mexico. Locals on the scene describe it as twenty to twenty five feet tall, dark purple scales, razor sharp teeth, and wings that each measure at least ten feet across. Indeed, the dragon left the scene via flight, and was spotted on several radar systems with a fifty mile radius between 12:30 and 3:15 am.
Since then, there have been numerous sightings of this dragon, the most recent being a shopkeeper in Marion, Iowa, Carl Phillips. We caught up with Carl earlier today, and here’s what he had to say:
“Well, I was just opening up for the day- I-I run a farmer’s market, see. And you know, I hadn’t been buying into all this dragon stuff before now. Thought it was just some crazy stunt someone was pulling to cause a fuss. But as I was sorting through my oranges, I saw its shadows over me. When I looked up, there it was. It was the hugest dang thing I ever did see. That’s when I knew it was real, and I’ll tell you, I’m never looking at my grandson’s pet lizard the same way again.”
In addition to Mr. Phillips, there was another dragon sighting last week. Shelly Herron and Benjamin Ramsey, a Colorado couple driving home from a late movie, spotted the dragon climbing up a mountain with what appeared to be a wooden horse cart wrapped in its tail.
On the scientific end, debates have abounded since the dragon’s first appearance. Doctors, zoologists, and biologists alike have thrown in their theories to the creature’s origin. Everything from an evolutionary anomaly to a mutation. Also of note is the cryptozoology field’s very enthusiastic reaction to the creature. Dr. Royce Coroman, author of 12 books on the subject of dragons, spoke with David Letterman several weeks back. He was quoted saying, ‘This is an incredible step towards mine and my colleague’s research. I do believe this to be an actual dragon, and I see its appearance as a sign that there is hope for the existence of other creatures of supposed mythical origins. I guarantee that it will not end here. Soon we will see concrete proof of Bigfoot, The Loch Ness Monster and others.’
Reptilian- 1bartemis_dayJuly 26 2013, 07:24:41 UTC
Other members of the scientific community have weighed in, including strangely enough, billionaire, former CEO of Stark Industries and popular superhero, Tony Stark, whom we have in the studio today, speaking with our correspondent, Jackson Peterton. Jack, go ahead.
“Thanks, Kent. So, Mr. Stark, have you personally seen the dragon?
“I have not, no. However, my Italian pool boy Fabrizio saw it while on the way home from the tanning salon and he does not lie. At least, I don’t think he does. He doesn’t really speak English.”
“I see… and so that is enough for you to believe in these sightings.”
“Absolutely not, what do you take me for? I don’t even have a pool boy. Fooled you, didn’t I?”
“Ah, yes, yes you did. I-In all seriousness-“
“In all seriousness, six months ago an actual Norse God appeared on Earth. I saw the videos and if those guys really exist, then sure, I’ll believe in dragons. I’m really disappointed that I haven’t seen it yet. Does it have something against California or New York? Why so much in the Midwest, what’s out there other than farmers? I don’t know. Come to think about it, wasn’t the dragon’s first appearance in New Mexico?”
“Yes, it was.”
“Wow! Keep your eye on that place, it is a hotbed.”
“Yes, we suppose it is, thank y-“
“My bed is way hotter, though. Just ask my fiancée!”
beeeeeeeep...
Ah… we apologize for that on behalf of Mr. Stark. We’d ah- also like to congratulate him and Stark Industries CEO, Pepper Potts, on their engagement.
It should always be noted that the reaction to the dragon has not all been positive. Many have rallied against the creature and called for its destruction. Their reasoning is mainly the two reported deaths during the dragon’s first appearance in New Mexico.
The first was three year old Maria Christian, killed in her bed when a Molotov cocktail thrown at the dragon instead landed in her bedroom while she slept, killing her almost instantly. Reports say that the dragon swung the makeshift bomb back at its attackers, and it flew through her window, blowing up her entire bedroom and the top half of the house.
The second was noted astrophysicist, Jane Foster, aged 26. Dr. Foster was stationed in New Mexico to study the possibility of portals to other worlds. Her shredded clothing, along with bits of blood and hair were found by her research assistant, Darcy Lewis.
Many have lobbied for official memorials to be erected in honor of the deceased, and recently we caught up with Ms. Lewis, to see what she had to say about the situation. Ms. Lewis denied an interview and wouldn’t speak to our reporter in the field, except to say the following:
“I just want you and whoever’s listening to this to know: I don’t know what this thing is and I don’t care. I don’t want to know where it came from or what, if anything it wants. I don’t understand why anyone would care about that. The fact is that that monster killed my friend and an innocent little girl. I don’t want anything except to see it dead.”
This is Kent Tucker for DragonWatch, Action News at 11. Thank you and goodnight.
Re: Reptilian- 1bfutakuchi_onnaJuly 26 2013, 18:03:25 UTC
Oh, that was great, so funny for the most part. Tony was probably a bit drunk again. Their own fault for interviewing him. XD
And that's a clever way to give Thor an even better reason to hunt the dragon at any cost, even if it means bringing Loki to Earth again. More, please? :D
Re: Reptilian- (OP here)artemis_dayJuly 27 2013, 05:19:51 UTC
I’m thrilled that someone picked this up and even more excited after reading such a great beginning. I like the difference of perspectives here, especially how you’re able to go from dark and anger-ridden of the first piece, to the crack with underlying notes of conflict of the second piece.
I also like how you weaved Darcy in to this. Darcy hating the dragon for killing Jane and a little girl has all sorts of ironic and rather tragic twist. If Jane ever hears about that, it will kill her inside I’m sure. It didn’t occur to me that Thor and others would have such good reasons for tracking down the dragon and slaying it... this is such great set-up I think.
By the way, the way you wrote in the description of the dragon was quite interesting--
“full-fledged dragon appeared in the desert town of Puente Antiguo, New Mexico. Locals on the scene describe it as twenty to twenty five feet tall, dark purple scales, razor sharp teeth, and wings that each measure at least ten feet across.”
--and boy, Jane the dragon is huge and intimidating! So badass~ I love it. Female creatures are rarely written in such a way too, so it makes a nice twist.
Which reminds me, Mr. Phillips saying that he would never look at his grandson’s lizard the same way made me choke in the water I was drinking. And the scientific community being all in uproar, one such man even saying that maybe the Loch Ness Monsters and other mythical creatures are probably real too--that was absolutely hilarious!
Also, this quote--
“I should smash her face in for being so weak. . . She'd be without a head in seconds and she'd scream and cry the whole way through. So spineless, so powerless, so unworthy.”
I really want to see how that sorceress will respond when Jane turns out to be braver and worthier than she ever expected. And just look at Jane flying away in the first night of her transformation-- we can expect great things from her if she continues to adapt so quickly.
I’m looking forward to more. Thank you so much for filling this!
Re: Reptilian- (OP here)artemis_dayJuly 27 2013, 07:34:12 UTC
I'm so glad to hear that you like it. I hope to do your prompt justice, because it's an amazing one that I simply couldn't resist writing.
Updates might be a tad slower than they've been, but I'll try my very best to get 1-2 parts posted per day. I'm working on the first part of chapter 2 now.
Re: Reptilian- 1bartemis_dayJuly 27 2013, 21:09:11 UTC
Technically, it was an accident. The person who threw it meant to hit Jane and Jane was not even trying to deflect it. Her tail just kind of moved on it's own. Everyone just thinks she did it intentionally because why wouldn't a giant monster want to kill people?
Good evening, everyone. I’m Kent Tucker, bringing you the latest on DragonWatch.
It’s been six months since the day an actual, full-fledged dragon appeared in the desert town of Puente Antiguo, New Mexico. Locals on the scene describe it as twenty to twenty five feet tall, dark purple scales, razor sharp teeth, and wings that each measure at least ten feet across. Indeed, the dragon left the scene via flight, and was spotted on several radar systems with a fifty mile radius between 12:30 and 3:15 am.
Since then, there have been numerous sightings of this dragon, the most recent being a shopkeeper in Marion, Iowa, Carl Phillips. We caught up with Carl earlier today, and here’s what he had to say:
“Well, I was just opening up for the day- I-I run a farmer’s market, see. And you know, I hadn’t been buying into all this dragon stuff before now. Thought it was just some crazy stunt someone was pulling to cause a fuss. But as I was sorting through my oranges, I saw its shadows over me. When I looked up, there it was. It was the hugest dang thing I ever did see. That’s when I knew it was real, and I’ll tell you, I’m never looking at my grandson’s pet lizard the same way again.”
In addition to Mr. Phillips, there was another dragon sighting last week. Shelly Herron and Benjamin Ramsey, a Colorado couple driving home from a late movie, spotted the dragon climbing up a mountain with what appeared to be a wooden horse cart wrapped in its tail.
On the scientific end, debates have abounded since the dragon’s first appearance. Doctors, zoologists, and biologists alike have thrown in their theories to the creature’s origin. Everything from an evolutionary anomaly to a mutation. Also of note is the cryptozoology field’s very enthusiastic reaction to the creature. Dr. Royce Coroman, author of 12 books on the subject of dragons, spoke with David Letterman several weeks back. He was quoted saying, ‘This is an incredible step towards mine and my colleague’s research. I do believe this to be an actual dragon, and I see its appearance as a sign that there is hope for the existence of other creatures of supposed mythical origins. I guarantee that it will not end here. Soon we will see concrete proof of Bigfoot, The Loch Ness Monster and others.’
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“Thanks, Kent. So, Mr. Stark, have you personally seen the dragon?
“I have not, no. However, my Italian pool boy Fabrizio saw it while on the way home from the tanning salon and he does not lie. At least, I don’t think he does. He doesn’t really speak English.”
“I see… and so that is enough for you to believe in these sightings.”
“Absolutely not, what do you take me for? I don’t even have a pool boy. Fooled you, didn’t I?”
“Ah, yes, yes you did. I-In all seriousness-“
“In all seriousness, six months ago an actual Norse God appeared on Earth. I saw the videos and if those guys really exist, then sure, I’ll believe in dragons. I’m really disappointed that I haven’t seen it yet. Does it have something against California or New York? Why so much in the Midwest, what’s out there other than farmers? I don’t know. Come to think about it, wasn’t the dragon’s first appearance in New Mexico?”
“Yes, it was.”
“Wow! Keep your eye on that place, it is a hotbed.”
“Yes, we suppose it is, thank y-“
“My bed is way hotter, though. Just ask my fiancée!”
beeeeeeeep...
Ah… we apologize for that on behalf of Mr. Stark. We’d ah- also like to congratulate him and Stark Industries CEO, Pepper Potts, on their engagement.
It should always be noted that the reaction to the dragon has not all been positive. Many have rallied against the creature and called for its destruction. Their reasoning is mainly the two reported deaths during the dragon’s first appearance in New Mexico.
The first was three year old Maria Christian, killed in her bed when a Molotov cocktail thrown at the dragon instead landed in her bedroom while she slept, killing her almost instantly. Reports say that the dragon swung the makeshift bomb back at its attackers, and it flew through her window, blowing up her entire bedroom and the top half of the house.
The second was noted astrophysicist, Jane Foster, aged 26. Dr. Foster was stationed in New Mexico to study the possibility of portals to other worlds. Her shredded clothing, along with bits of blood and hair were found by her research assistant, Darcy Lewis.
Many have lobbied for official memorials to be erected in honor of the deceased, and recently we caught up with Ms. Lewis, to see what she had to say about the situation. Ms. Lewis denied an interview and wouldn’t speak to our reporter in the field, except to say the following:
“I just want you and whoever’s listening to this to know: I don’t know what this thing is and I don’t care. I don’t want to know where it came from or what, if anything it wants. I don’t understand why anyone would care about that. The fact is that that monster killed my friend and an innocent little girl. I don’t want anything except to see it dead.”
This is Kent Tucker for DragonWatch, Action News at 11. Thank you and goodnight.
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And that's a clever way to give Thor an even better reason to hunt the dragon at any cost, even if it means bringing Loki to Earth again.
More, please? :D
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I also like how you weaved Darcy in to this. Darcy hating the dragon for killing Jane and a little girl has all sorts of ironic and rather tragic twist. If Jane ever hears about that, it will kill her inside I’m sure. It didn’t occur to me that Thor and others would have such good reasons for tracking down the dragon and slaying it... this is such great set-up I think.
By the way, the way you wrote in the description of the dragon was quite interesting--
“full-fledged dragon appeared in the desert town of Puente Antiguo, New Mexico. Locals on the scene describe it as twenty to twenty five feet tall, dark purple scales, razor sharp teeth, and wings that each measure at least ten feet across.”
--and boy, Jane the dragon is huge and intimidating! So badass~ I love it. Female creatures are rarely written in such a way too, so it makes a nice twist.
Which reminds me, Mr. Phillips saying that he would never look at his grandson’s lizard the same way made me choke in the water I was drinking. And the scientific community being all in uproar, one such man even saying that maybe the Loch Ness Monsters and other mythical creatures are probably real too--that was absolutely hilarious!
Also, this quote--
“I should smash her face in for being so weak. . . She'd be without a head in seconds and she'd scream and cry the whole way through. So spineless, so powerless, so unworthy.”
I really want to see how that sorceress will respond when Jane turns out to be braver and worthier than she ever expected. And just look at Jane flying away in the first night of her transformation-- we can expect great things from her if she continues to adapt so quickly.
I’m looking forward to more. Thank you so much for filling this!
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Updates might be a tad slower than they've been, but I'll try my very best to get 1-2 parts posted per day. I'm working on the first part of chapter 2 now.
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