The Story Unfolds Every Friday Afternoon (3:30CST)
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The Story Unfolds Every Friday Afternoon (3:30CST) 🩷
29. Back to Thursday, October 6, 2005
Pip and Spyder walked to Spyder’s house after school relieved to get away from the hype of the day after recounting their rescue story to classmates. Mrs. Locke greets the teenage dragons with warm after school snacks and breaks the news that something terrible has happened. The news hits Pip the hardest and he is left wondering what he could have done differently and if his mother knows yet.
28. Mr. and Mrs. Caelen
After graduation, Lena and Robert chose to exchange vows in the heart of the forrest on the edge of Scalesville. The day was perfect. After the wedding, the newlyweds decided to plant their roots in Scalesville, eventually having Lima. Robert was called back to active duty in the war.
27. Stripped of Her Crown
Teen dragon Lena returned to school the following week after causing a scene that was brought to a head when a group of snakes were making fun of her father’s death. Her usually vibrant scales were muted and lacked luster. She moved through the hallways on autopilot careful to blend into the crowd, a task she knew was nearly impossible after last week’s scene. After being stripped of her homecoming crown the weeks following were bittersweet but resulted in a friendship that would last for a lifetime.
26. A Tragic Spring at Scalesville High
Teen dragon Lena loses her father in the war just before prom and graduation. Devastated and grieving, she overhears a group of cruel girl snakes making fun of her and mocking his death. Her grief explode in fury - flames, wings, and wind tearing through the locker room before she breaks down completely.
25. A Dragon Living Her Dream
Lena was the envy of every girl in school. Her life was perfect, or so it seemed. Unsettled thoughts about her future with Roberts lefts her mind anxious daily. She didn’t know how to approach discussing her perspective with him - or that she even should. Joining the war would create distance in their relationship, but expressing her true feelings could risk losing him for good.
24. Lena’s Special Dance
As Lena and Robert’s enchanting dance came to a close, a sudden shift in the room turned awe into emotion. A mysterious voice asked Lena for the next dance. What happened next left the entire gym speechless and in tears. An unforgettable moment, this Homecoming would be remembered for more than just a crown.
23. Homecoming Dance
What’s usually a special moment just for the Homecoming Queen turned into something unforgettable for everyone. With the unexpected arrival of a mysterious tall dragon guest during Lena and Robert’s elegant dance, the night shifted from magical to unforgettable, soon etched into the memory of every reptile in the room.
22. Thursday, October 6: At Scalesville High
Follow Pip, Spyder, Lena, and her best friends, Wix and Kylee as they go through the day that the boys return to school after Belle’s rescue and Lena is announced the new Homecoming Queen. Although their friendship had yet begun, Lena feels a bond with Spyder from their shared experiences, not knowing that her campaign sticker played a part in Pip and Spyder’s success in saving the child dragon.
21. Thursday, October 6: Ms. Azure and Mrs. Locke
Pip and Spyder's mom discuss whether or not they will entertain a meeting with Hecubum and the Websters after Belle's health take a turn for the worse. Eager to get her son back to a normal routine, Pip's mom insisted it is not necessary, while Spyder's mom believes the boys are old enough to be involved.
20. A Time for Heroes
Lena and her friends overhear whispers about the missing dragon, Belle. The cafeteria buzzes with excitement as news breaks that Pip and Spyder, two sophomores, are the heroes who discovered her. The crowd erupts in cheers, a mix of joy and relief, as emotions flood the room, shifting the focus from the Homecoming vote to Belle's miraculous return.
19. The Votes Are In
At Scalesville High, the Homecoming Queen vote looms, but Lena senses something bigger than the rivalry with Sienna. Yesterday’s sticker-covered chaos is over, and her future hangs in the balance. Winning means prestige, scholarships, and honor, yet as she walks the halls, the usual morning chatter is eerily subdued. Something has happened far more important than the crown.
18. The Last Grab for Votes
The hallway buzzed with lockers clanking and backpacks shuffling, but Kylee was on a mission. Darting through the crowd, she shoved stickers into every passing claw, yelling “Vote for Lena!” She barely notices the grumbles from whacking reptiles with her tail and nearly flattens a sophomore against his locker. Wix and Lena redirect her back to the booth to focus her effort on seniors, the only votes that matter.
17. Plans After Highschool
Lena, Kylee, and Wix have a quiet moment to reflect on their futures after graduation. The conversation takes a serious turn when Lena shares that Robert plans to enlist in the Queen’s war. The weight of this revelation is heavy on Lena, especially since her father is already fighting. Her friends comfort her, but innocently make the matter worse when Kylee asks if Lena thinks Robert will propose before leaving. The idea catches Lena off guard, forcing her to consider a future she hadn’t fully planned for.
16. Lena’s Backstory
We dive into Lena the dragon's backstory to the day of the Homecoming campaign at Scalesville High School in 2005. We meet new characters, Kylee, Wix, Robert, and Sienna as we begin to learn more about Lena's past and the events that occurred before she became a single mom to Lima.
15. A Time for Rest
Lena visits Spyder after work, worried about his unusual behavior and sudden departure from the Wing Tails Sticker Studio. Spyder, deep in thought after recent shocking discoveries, reassures her that he’s not leaving but needs time to process everything before making his next move.
Their conversation shifts to lighter topics, but tension arises when Lena mentions her boyfriend Danz, someone Spyder clearly disapproves of. As Lena leaves, Spyder finds himself longing for her presence, struggling with his unspoken feelings for her. Will a romance spark between these two dragon friends?
