Chapter 3

A violent transformation

Author's note: Here's a chapter and sneak peek of the sequel to the love of shapeshifters. Enjoy!

Winter and Icicle were growing up rapidly,almost unnaturally,for the age of seven year olds.

They both were already up to Elsa's hip. "Dad,Winter is splashing water at me again!"Icicle said. "Winter I told you to stop getting your sister wet."Jack said sternly though he couldn't hide the pride in his voice.

Even at an early age,anyone could tell that Winter took after Jack with his fun,mischievous and prankster personality and Icicle took after Elsa with her regal,firm and proper personality. "Ok fine."Winter grumbled unhappily then asked,"Dad,why are we here?" "For your transformation."Jack replied. Both Winter and Icicle were at the age where they would transform into their dragon self.

Knowing the dangers of a young child transforming into a dragon with people around,Jack and Elsa decided to take them to the forest. They both agreed that it would reduce the risks of anyone getting hurt. Jack even said that he'll go with them in the forest so should they feel the urge to attack he'll be the first thing they see. He knew that he could handle the kids so he saw no risk in doing it.

"Ok kids,your father is going into the forest with you. I want you two to stay close to him."Elsa told them. They nodded and she gave them a hug. Jack transformed into his dragon self. "Alright kids time to go."he said.

They nodded and they all walked into the forest.

Jack knew that taking a child of a dragonshifter into an environment with a ton of smells was one way to trigger or even cause to them to transform into their dragonshifter. "Alright,I want you two to take a deep breath and smell everything in the forest. Then tell me what you smelt."Jack said to them. "Dad we can't smell as well as you."Icicle protested. "Just try at least."he said.

Both of them took a deep breath and inhaled the smells of the forest around them. "I smell...damp grass,animal fur and a bit a of mud." Icicle said. Jack took a sniff and smelt the same things Icicle said. "Well done Icicle."he praised. She smiled. "I smell pine cones,baby deers and...blood."Winter said. Jack sniffed and smelt the same things as Winter.

He was impressed that Winter could detect they were baby deer. "Excellent job Winter."he praised.

Then he noticed Winter's body shaking violently.

"Icicle run back to your mother."Jack said. "Why?"she asked. "Go now!"he repeated firmly. She looked confused but listened to him and ran just as Winter transformed into his dragon self. He had the same dark blue scales and dark blue eyes as Jack and was lean but bulky.

His eyes were narrowed to slits as he looked at Jack.

He snarled.

"Winter,son,it's me."Jack said taking a step closer to Winter. Winter growled threateningly but Jack kept pressing forward not afraid. "Winter I need you to snap out of this right-"

Before he could finish the sentence Winter lunged towards Jack.

He slashed his claws at Jack and caught him on the side. Jack growled and batted Winter away,making sure his claws were retracted. Winter,however,wasn't taking any cautions. He jumped on top of Jack and bit down hard on his spine. Jack roared in pain and jumped up and down trying in vain to get Winter off. He succeeded after a few tries as Winter flew in the air and landed on his back.

He got up quickly and ran at Jack. Wounded,Jack turned around and ran away from Winter. He's beyond feral at this point Jack thought.

Then he realized that he was running back to the beach.

Where Elsa and Icicle were.

He stopped running and turned to face Winter just as Winter barreled into him. They rolled out of the forest and on the beach. No! I can't let him on the beach. He pushed Winter off him and growled. Winter landed on his feet and growled back. "Dad!"Icicle shouted. Winter turned his head and looked at Icicle who was hugging Elsa tight.

He turned and launched towards them.

"No!"Jack shouted. He jumped and bit on Winter's tail. Winter immediately turned on him,slashing and biting. Jack tried to fend him off but his son was incredibly strong and fast with his blows. Winter pinned him down and towered over him. He opened his mouth and Jack could see the frost crawling to his mouth. Just then,someone knocked Winter off him. Winter landed heavily on his side. Jack got up.

His daughter had transformed into her dragon self! She was sleek and had snow whiter scales like her mother. Her eyes were light blue with a swirl of frost. Unlike Winter's eyes,her eyes weren't narrowed into slits. She walked up to him and nuzzled him softly. Then she stepped in front of Jack protectively and snarled. Winter got up and roared at Icicle before lunging at her.

She dodged to the side then grabbed him and flung him in the air. She was very fast and agile. She flew up to met him and slashed her claws across his muzzle. He twirled around and bit on her neck. She snarled and tried to break free but his grip was too strong. He slashed his claws across her side as blood gushed out. She roared in pain and smacked him across the face hard.

He let go and she dove back to the ground,Winter following her. She landed and turned to face him. Winter dove to her only to get knocked mid air by Elsa. She grabbed him and flew down to the beach with Winter's back to the ground. He snapped his jaws at her but missed every time. Once she was close to the ground she threw him to the ground. Unable to turn around to fly in time,he hit the ground hard,panting and wheezing. Elsa landed beside Jack and transformed into her human self. She was shaken by what she saw.

Suddenly Winter turned around and looked at them.

Jack tensed up,ready to fight. But then he saw Winter's eyes were dilated and back to normal. "Son?"Jack said. "Dad? What happened?"Winter asked. So they seemed to have gotten the talking ability from me Jack realised. Icicle ran up to him and nuzzled him. "Icicle why are bleeding?"Winter asked her. She looked at Jack asking with she should tell him. Jack shook his head.

"I just fell through the forest."Icicle lied. Winter nodded then licked her wounds. Elsa turned to Jack. "We won't tell him yet. We need to understand Winter as his dragon self more,in case something like this happens again,"Jack said already dreading should something like this happen again.