Shield of Art Chapter 2 It was very late on the countryside. Despite this, the full moon illuminated the land like it was daylight. The teenage dragon was asleep in her bed. Or trying to sleep. She sat up in her bed and yawned. Then she stepped out on the side and walked over to the window. She was wearing a light blue nightgown. “When will my writer's block end?” She asked herself. The dragon pulled out her pendant, a clear stone, which was her lucky charm. “I wish I had something to write.” She said. The moon shone through the stone and a beam of light shot under her bed. She didn't know it yet, but she may have gotten her wish. Meanwhile, far far away... Jeris was laying on his makeshift bunk. He was reading a book. “Alternate dimensions. It'd be nice to live in one of those at this time.” Jeris said to himself. Jeris hung his head over the side of his bunk in boredom. He was shocked when he noticed a blue light coming from underneath it. Being a curious little dragon, he got off his bunk and crawled underneath it to discover what was causing it. It was difficult due to his diaper's thickness. It was like string theory, he came out from under a different bed in a completely different room. The room was bathed in blue moonlight and he saw a white dragon. He never saw a dragon as tall as herself before. “I should probably just go back to bed.” She said. The white dragon turned around and yelped when she saw Jeris. She leaned closer to him “Hey little guy, how did you get in here?” She asked. “I just crawled under my bed and-” Jeris started. The white dragon yelped again and fell back. “You can talk?” She asked. “Yeah, I'm 15.” Jeris said. “But, your a baby.” The white dragon said. “Yeah, I know. Aren't you one?” Jeris asked. “No, I'm 12.” The White Dragon said. “I've never seen a 12 year old your size before.” Jeris said. “Where are you from?” The white dragon asked. “More importantly, who are you?” Jeris asked. “My name's Takoda.” The White Dragon said. “Never heard a name like that before.” Jeris said. “It's native American.” Takoda said. “Whats that?” Jeris asked. “Your not from around here are you?” Takoda asked. “No, I-hold on a second.” Jeris said, as a dark spot appeared on his diaper. “Did you just use that?” Takoda asked. “Yeah. Everyone wears them. Don't you?” Jeris asked, adjusting his diaper. “No, I wear underwear.” Takoda said. Takoda lifted her nightgown up to show Jeris her blue panties. “What the heck? Does that even absorb anything?” Jeris asked, confused. “No, your meant to use a restroom.” Takoda said. “Whats that?” Jeris asked, overwhelmed. “Ugh, where did you come from?” Takoda asked. “I come from the land of Ditumen. For those reading this, thats a combination of the Czech words for baby and art. I lead a rebel force against Decimus, the man who is suppressing our freedom.” Jeris said. “Are you sure your not just a well educated 2 year old who wandered in here?” Takoda asked. “You don't believe me? Crawl under this bed. Thats how I got here.” Jeris said. “Alright, but don't throw a tantrum when it doesn't work.” Takoda joked. “Oh will you stuff it?” Jeris asked, crawling back under. Meanwhile, back in Ditumen... “Where the hell is Jeris?” Cirea asked. “Beats me. He was in his bunk earlier.” Kaleo said. Cirea was in the middle of changing herself when another dragon came in. He was green with a cyan chest. “Zakai, where were you last night?” Cirea asked, powdering herself. “I left a little present at the new re-education center.” Zakai said. “Was there anyone there!?” Cirea asked, standing up after strapping her diaper. “I don't know. I was too caught up in the explosion to tell.” Zakai said, laughing. Cirea pulled her diaper out and let it snap back, letting the excess powder out. Just then, Jeris crawled out from under his bunk. “See? I told you!” Jeris said. “Jeris? Why were you under that bunk? And who are you talking to?” Cirea asked. “You wouldn't believe what happened! Most importantly, I met this weird dragon whos way taller than us and she wears something other than diapers!” Jeris said. “Where is she? And what does she wear other than diapers?” Cirea asked, confused. “She was right behind me. Takoda?” Jeris asked. Takoda crawled out from under the bunk. “Kaiya!” Kaleo gasped. “Don't get excited Kaleo, she isn't your wife.” Jeris said. “What the!? Where am, who are, whats going on!?” She panicked. “She doesn't look taller than us.” Cirea asked. “Well she was a minute ago.” Jeris said. “Why did you get taller?” Takoda asked. Takoda looked down and was horrified. Her nightgown was now 5 sizes larger than her. She pulled it up to reveal her stubby little legs and that her undies must have fallen off. “Oh my god, I'm a baby!” She panicked. “Of course you are. What else would you be?” Cirea asked. “I'm a teenager!” Takoda said. “Whats that?” Cirea asked. “Ugh, this must be a nightmare.” Takoda said, starting to cry. “Hey, Take it easy. It's not all bad.” Jeris said. “Not all bad? I'm a baby!” Takoda said. “I'm a baby and you don't see me crying.” Jeris said. “Yeah, but, but.” Takoda said before burying her face into Jeris' chest, crying. “We should really get you in a diaper, these clothes are way to big for you.” Cirea said. “A diaper? But I'm 12!” Takoda said. “Well I'm 15 and I wear them.” Cirea said. “Yes, but-” Takoda started. “No buts, I need to get you in one before you wet yourself.” Cirea said. “Alright, but I want it in private.” Takoda said. “Okay, lets just go back here.” Cirea said. Cirea guided Takoda behind the bunks. Takoda slipped off her night gown and laid down. Cirea powdered her bum, causing Takoda to cough before slipping the diaper on her. “This is so embarrassing” Takoda said. “Your not the only one whos had embarrassing moments. Don't tell anyone, but when I was 3, I wore my diaper on my head and ran around naked.” Cirea said, blushing. “Awww, thats so cute. My little brother did something like that.” Takoda said. Cirea finished diapering Takoda and they came out from behind the bunks. Takoda blushed. “Plastic ones suck, you should really try these cloth ones.” Kaleo said, tugging at his diaper. “So none of you know what a toilet is?” Takoda asked. “Whats-” Cirea started. “Thats what I thought.” Takoda said. “Look, sorry I dragged you down here. But we could use all the help we can get against Decimus.” Jeris said. “I think I'm gonna pass. I want to go home.” Takoda said. “Do you know what Decimus has done to us?” Jeris asked. “Ethnic cleansing?” Takoda guessed. “No it's even worse. Censorship.” Jeris said. “Thats it? A little censorship?” Takoda asked. “This is no laughing matter Takoda, it's very serious.” Jeris said, agitated. “It's just means you can't show some art. Not that big of a deal.” Takoda said. “Some? He's banned all forms of art!” Jeris yelled. “Wait, all?” Takoda asked, shocked. “Yes! We're not allowed to write, draw or sing anymore, because of him.” Jeris said. “Oh my, thats horrible.” Takoda said. “I know, thats why we need all the help we can get.” Jeris said. “Well, being a writer, I'd love to help, but theres nothing I can do.” Takoda said. “Don't worry, I can teach you to defend yourself.” Jeris said. “This sounds way too much for me.” Takoda said. “Jeris, ease off, shes getting confused.” Cirea said. “I'm just telling her the truth.” Jeris said. What Takoda didn't know is that she wet her diaper already. Suddenly crying could be heard. “Oh, Kaitlyn woke up from her nap. Takoda, can you help me get her up?” Cirea said. “It would be the weirdest thing thats happened today.” Takoda said. Cirea took Takoda to a little makeshift nursery. Inside a little barrel was a baby purple dragon in a pink sleeper. Cirea picked her up. “Awww, shes so cute.” Takoda said. “Have you ever changed a diaper before?” Cirea asked. “Yes, I change my little brother all the time.” Takoda said. Cirea handed Kaitlyn to Takoda, who was surprised with how heavy she was. She laid her on the floor and took off her sleeper. She was wearing a wet plastic diaper. Takoda took it off and Kaitlyn attempted to crawl away. Takoda grabbed her by her tail and pulled her back. “Shes a real fidgety one.” Cirea said. “Don't worry, I know how to handle these kind.” Takoda said. Takoda held Kaitlyn down with one hand and powdered her with her other. Then, she got another diaper and put it on her. She then tickled Kaitlyn's feet, making her laugh. “Your so good with children.” Cirea said. “She is such a little sweetheart.” Takoda said, picking Kaitlyn up. “She was almost sent to a reeducation center.” Cirea said. “A re-education center?” Takoda asked. “Yes. Decimus forces babies to go through ridiculous courses or punishes them until they pass.” Cirea said. “Thats horrible.” Takoda said, hugging Kaitlyn. “Thats why we're fighting him, to free the young ones from his fascism. And thats why I want you to join us. You, being a writer, have a part in this as well. So please, help us.” Jeris said. Takoda set a sleeping Kaitlyn back in her crib before speaking to Jeris. “What would I have to do?” She asked. Jeris lead Takoda to a wide open room. “What do we do here?” Takoda asked. Takoda yelped when she saw Jeris unstrap his diaper and let it fall to the floor. “What the heck are you doing!?” Takoda asked. “I'm putting on my sparring gear.” Jeris said. Jeris got what looked like a fundoshi (a japanese undergarment) and slipped it on. “These custom diapers allow greater freedom of movement. Good for sparring lessions. You should put one on too. You look like you could use a fresh diaper.” Jeris said. “What?” Takoda asked, looking down and yelped. “Relax, we all have accidents.” Jeris said. “But, I'm 12.” Takoda said, covering herself. “I'm 15 and you don't see me complaining.” Jeris said. Jeris went over to Takoda and unstrapped her diaper. “Can't Cirea do this?” Takoda asked. “She's busy. Relax, I'm not a perv.” Jeris said. Jeris took her diaper off and helped her get into a Fundoshi. “Alright, let's start with something basic. Come rush at me with a punch.” Jeris said. “Okay.” Takoda said. Takoda ran towards Jeris with her fist raised. Jeris stepped to the side, grabbed her fist and shoved her to the ground. Then he wrapped his arm around her neck. “I just broke your neck. This technique could save your life.” Jeris said. Jeris helped her back up to her feet. “Okay, now you try it.” Jeris said. Jeris rushed at Takoda and punched her in the gut. “You have to be faster than that.” Jeris said. Takoda fell to her knees for a moment before standing back up. “It's best not to wait until the fist is right in front of your face. Step to the side when the attacker is about 2 feet away.” Jeris said. Jeris did another running punch and hit Takoda in the gut again. “Remember, 2 feet away.” Jeris said. Jeris did it yet again and this time, Takoda did step to the side and shoved him to the ground. “There, thats more like it.” Jeris said. “You let me do it.” Takoda said. “Well, you were looking somewhat doubtful.” Jeris said. “So your not denying it?” Takoda asked. “Nope.” Jeris said. Annoyed, Takoda picked up Jeris and threw him into the wall. “Wow, thats definitely more like it!” He said. “Oh god, your bleeding.” Takoda said. “I am?” Jeris asked. Jeris felt his forehead and looked at his finger to see blood on it. “It's just a scratch.” Jeris said. “I can fix that. Turn around.” Takoda said. “Alright, but I'm pretty sure the wound is on the front of my head.” Jeris said, turning around. “First off, did you use this yet?” Takoda asked, tugging on his fundoshi. “My sparring diaper? No.” Jeris said. “Good.” Takoda said. Takoda grabbed the back of Jeris' fundoshi and ripped part of it off. “What the heck!?” Jeris asked. “Relax, I'm gonna bandage your injury.” Takoda said. “We have first aid kits.” Jeris said, annoyed. “It funner this way.” Takoda said, giggling. Takoda wrapped the cloth around Jeris' head. Jeris felt his behind to see how much she tore off. It was the entire left half. “Now, if that material is absorbent, you should be okay.” Takoda said. “Good, now onto the next lesson, attacking.” Jeris said. “Like Punching and crap?” Takoda asked. “Yes, you could say that.” Jeris said. Jeris picked up a thick punching pad. “Punch this as hard as you can.” Jeris said. “Okay.” Takoda said. Takoda punched the pad as hard as she could. Jeris barely moved. “We'll need to work on your strength, until then, I can teach you some cool moves.” Jeris said. Jeris put the pad down and showed Takoda some martial art combos. He gave her a few minutes to try them herself. After a lot of tries, she got the hang of them. “Good, strength isn't the only thing that can win a fight, remember those. They can save your life.” Takoda said. “Anything else?” Takoda asked. “I can teach you some more later. Now to learn some other stuff.” Jeris said. Jeris and Takoda got out of their fundoshis and went back to regular diapers. “This is Zakai, our demolition man.” Jeris said. “I love explosions.” Zakai said. “In the field, you may have to construct your own bombs. Fortunately, Zakai here knows how to make any type of bomb.” Jeris said. “When I was captured by Decimus, I was able to blast out of my cell with just my diaper, some alcohol, and a match stolen from guard.” Zakai said. “Thats, creative.” Takoda said. “Now, I'll show you how to make a different one.” Zakai said. Takoda sat down at a table with Zakai. “First you take a cup like this. Then you put this fruit in it. Then you place the cup face down on the floor and seal it using your diaper tape.” Zakai said, ripping off his diaper tape to seal the cup and letting his diaper fall off. “What if you aren't wearing a diaper with straps?” Takoda asked. “Theres a different type of bomb you can make for that. For this measure, to detonate it, you wait for the food to rot and fill the cup with decomposition gas. Then you carefully chisel a hole in the top and before any of the gas escapes, you stick the fuse in. The fuse is best made from any form of cloth you have that has been coated with saliva that hardened.” Zakai said. “How do you light it?” Takoda asked, slightly disturbed. “Thats the tricky part. One way is to steal a lighter from a prison guard. An easier way is to use a kitchen utensil to scrape off another piece of metal and spark it over and over again until it ignites.” Zakai said. “Okay, I think she gets the idea.” Jeris said. “But wait she has to try it.” Zakai said. “But, I kinda need my diaper straps.” Takoda said. “Don't worry, you'll get another one after this.” Jeris said. “Oh, then I guess thats fine.” Takoda said. Takoda wasn't comfortable ripping off the only things that were keeping her only garment from falling off, but she didn't want to piss off Zakai. She put the fruit in the cup and taped it with her diaper straps, letting her diaper fall off. “Good, now-” Zakai said. “Thats enough Zakai.” Jeris said, annoyed. Takoda grabbed her diaper and held it up. Jeris grabbed one of her arms and pulled her into another room, where her diaper came off again. “This is my brother, Sachiel. He's our infiltration expert.” Jeris said. Sachiel emerged from a pool of water. He was wearing a red swim diaper. “Jeris, is this your new girlfriend?” Sachiel joked. “Don't be rude, this is our new recruit.” Jeris said, annoyed. “So why is she nude?” Sachiel asked, looking over Takoda. “Stop staring, your making her nervous! She needs a swim diaper.” Jeris said. “No problem, I have hundreds of them.” Sachiel said. Takoda was amazed to see Sachiel opened a chest that did contain what looked like around 100 swim diapers in various colors. He slipped a pink one on her bum, however, she really wanted to slap him because she swore she felt him feel her up. “There you go. A regular princess.” Sachiel said, patting her rear. “Stop that.” Jeris said, angry. “Relax, I'm not gonna steal your girlfriend.” Sachiel said. “She isn't my girlfriend!” Jeris yelled. “Of course she isn't, anyway, let's begin.” Sachiel said. Sachiel took Takoda and Jeris to the clean area of the sewers. “Alright, jump in and show me what you can do.” Sachiel said. “I'm terrified of the water.” Takoda said. “What? I've never heard of anyone terrified of water.” Sachiel said. “I'm serious. I can't stand it. I saw this movie...” Takoda said. “Theres no time for that. You'll be fine once you get in.” Sachiel said. Sachiel tried to give Takoda a quick shove into the water, but she was glued to the ground. He began actually pushing against her and she still wouldn't move. “Damn, she ain't budging. Jeris help me!” Sachiel asked. “Shes afraid, leave her alone!” Jeris said. “Look, she needs to get over this if she wants to survive. Now stop your whining and help me!” Sachiel said. Reluctantly, Jeris grabbed Takoda's arm and started pulling on her towards the water. She still didn't move. Jeris' grip weakened and he let go, his weight caused him to fall into the water. He broke the surface and climbed back onto the platform. Sachiel laughed when he saw Jeris' bloated diaper. Even Takoda giggled a little. “Thats why I don't where regular diapers.” Sachiel said. “Very funny.” Jeris said, squeezing the extra water out of his diaper. “Alright, since she obviously doesn't have the stones to swim-” Sachiel started. “Shes a girl! She doesn't have stones!” Jeris yelled. “Whatever, well see if she can climb.” Sachiel said. Sachiel took Takoda to some makeshift obstacle course while Jeris went to get a dry diaper. “Can you actually climb up a simple ledge?” Sachiel asked. Takoda walked up to a low hanging scaffolding and jumped. She barely grabbed it and tried to pull herself up. Her face was red with blood flowing through it. Her diaper drooped. She eventually had to let go and fell on her back, out of breath. “Your not the only thing that dropped.” Sachiel said, pointing at her diaper. “What? Damn it!” She said. “Jeez, you really need to toughen up if you want to survive out there.” Sachiel said. Takoda and Sachiel went back to the hub, where Cirea gave Takoda a new diaper. “Now, I know you haven't been here long, but we already have a mission.” Jeris told her. “Are you serious?” Takoda asked. “Don't worry, it should be a simple one, Kaleo and I will make sure you aren't hurt.” Jeris said. “Well, alright.” Takoda said. “Okay, we're just going to hijack a food shipment and deliver to the people to show we care. We'll explain more when we get there.” Jeris said. Jeris lead Kaleo and Takoda out of the hideout and climbed out of a manhole into an alleyway. “Are you sure your name isn't Kaiya?” Kaleo asked. “I told you, she isn't your wife!” Jeris said. “What if her memory got wiped?” Kaleo asked. “Just focus on the mission!” Jeris said. The team of rebels peaked around a building. 2 baby black and red dragons in just diapers were guarding a flatbed truck full of crates. “Okay heres my plan.” Jeris said, turning to Takoda. “Your going to dsitract them while I hijack the truck.” “What!?” Takoda gasped. “Your female and these are foolish grunts. Just flirt with them. It's not that hard.” Jeris said. “But, they have swords!” Takoda said. “They wouldn't stab a beautiful dragon.” Jeris said. “You think I'm beautiful?” Takoda asked. “Who doesn't?” Kaleo asked. “Well, If you insist.” Takoda said. “Alright, go on, I'll jack the truck.” Jeris said. Takoda walked around the corner where the guards saw her. “Hey, it's curfew, you shouldn't be out here!” One guard yelled. “Sorry, I just lost track of time. Could one of you gentlemen escort me home?” Takoda asked. “Listen, we're gonna have to take you down to the station.” The second guard said. “Oh, is that a quarter?” Takoda asked. Takoda turned around and bent over, giving the guards a look at her diapered rear. They became aroused by her seductive behavior. “Uhh, are you alright ma'am?” The first guard asked, sweating. Takoda could See Jeris moving towards the truck. She decided to do something she really didn't want to do. “Ouch, can you do something for me? Can you see a rash hear?” Takoda asked, pulling up the leg hole of her diaper showing some of her rear. The guards couldn't stop staring. Even Jeris was staring. Takoda motioned for him to get in the truck. He blushed. Rather than open the door and alert the guards, he tried to slip into the open window. “There doesn't appear to be a rash their ma'am.” The first guard said. “Really? What about the other side?” She asked, pulling up her other leg hole. Both guards (And Kaleo who was watching from above) covered their diapered groins with their hands, hiding something very inappropriate. Jeris was unable to slip through the window due to his diaper's thickness. Knowing what had to be done, Jeris hopped back to the ground and untaped his diaper, letting it fall. “What was that?” The second guard asked. Takoda had to think fast. She pulled harder up on her leg hole and tore off part of her diaper. “Oh no, I ripped it.” Takoda said. The guard's attention were focused on her again, staring at whatever exposed scales they could see. “Oh dear, you poor girl.” The second one said. “You shouldn't pull that hard on those low quality diapers.” The first one said. Jeris was successfully able to slip into the truck, he ripped out the dashboard and began hotwiring it. “You should come with us, we'll take you to the station in our truck.” The first guard said. “That would be great. I feel so safe with 2 strong dragons.” Takoda said. With one hand holding up her diaper, she pulled the first guard in close and kissed him. “Hey, what about me?” The second one asked. Takoda Then grabbed the other guard and kissed him as well. Jeris successfully hotwire the truck and started the engine. Both of the guards spun around. “What the?” The first one said. Kaleo suddenly jumped off the roof he was on and stabbed the first guard in the neck with his shiv. The second guard pulled out his pistol and shot Kaleo in the chest, which didn't even phase him. “You gotta be kidding me.” The second guard said. Kaleo stabbed the second guard in the face with his shiv. “You did well.” Kaleo said. “Uhhh.” Takoda said, looking at his diapered groin. “What? Oh! Sorry, your really cute.” Kaleo said, covering his groin. Takoda and Kaleo got in the back of the truck as Jeris drove it to the slums of the city. On the way, Kaleo put some Duct tape on Takoda's diaper. Takoda was saddened by what she saw. There were dragons living in little shanties. Many of them were wearing makeshift diapers from towels and newspapers and had old sacks as cloaks. Those who did have proper diapers had holes and tears in them and were held up by string. Jeris and Kaleo distributed the supplies to the poor dragons and were praised by them. In addition to food, the supplies also included proper diapers. A little cyan dragon with a blue chest wearing a newspaper for a diaper and a pacifier in his mouth came up to Takoda. “Tank you.” He said. Takoda knelt down and Hugged the little dragon. “Any time.” She said. Takoda took one of the diapers from the supplies, took off the little dragon's newspaper diaper, and put it on him. “There, this will work much better.” She said, patting his head. “Tank you.” The little dragon said happily. With that, The group of rebels left the people. The little dragon waved goodbye to Takoda. She was happy that they did this for all the poor dragons. Meanwhile, in Decimus' spire... Decimus was in the middle of a diaper change from one of his associates when another black dragon with a red chest approached him. “Uhh, sir. We have a problem.” He said. “Can't you see I'm in the middle of a change?” Decimus asked. “One of our supply trucks was stolen by the rebels.” The associate said. “What!?” Decimus gasped. Not even waiting for his diaper, Decimus leaped up and followed his associate to a television screen. “We captured this footage from a nearby camera.” The associate said. Decimus saw the footage of the rebels jacking the truck. “Jeris and Kaleo again. But wait, whos that white dragon?” Decimus asked. “We don't know sir, she never appeared until now.” The associate said. Decimus stared at the white dragon hard. “Shes beautiful.” He said. Back at the rebel base... “Excellent work Takoda. We couldn't have done it without you.” Jeris said. “Why didn't you just kill those guards from the start?” Takoda asked. “That, is a good question.” Jeris said. “Anyway, I'm glad to help you guys out. But can I go home for the time being? My parents are probably starting to worry.” Takoda said. “Can we come with you? Decimus would never find us at your place.” Sachiel asked. “I don't think my mother would approve of having more babies in the house.” Takoda said. “Well, anyway, can we call you when we need your help again?” Jeris asked. “Of course.” Takoda said. “Good. Go on home for now.” Jeris said. “See you guys later.” Takoda said. Takoda crawled back under the bunk and found herself back in her room, still at night. When she stood up, she was thankful that she was now her original height. “Thank god. My mother would flip out if she saw I was a baby.” Takoda said to herself. Suddenly, she felt breezy. She looked down and almost shrieked when she saw that she was still wearing a diaper. It looked like it could snap off at any moment. “At least I'm not a baby anymore, thats what counts.” Takoda said. Takoda took off the diaper, put her old clothes back on and sat down at her desk. She tried to do some writing, but her writer's block made her stomach hurt. “At least when my writer's block ends, I'll finally have something to write about.” She said. Meanwhile, back at the rebel base... Jeris went to see Zakai, who was building another bomb. “Zakai, did you dispose of the truck?” Jeris asked. “Oh heck yes.” Zakai said. Meanwhile, at the Tv station... 2 guards discovered the truck. “Who the hell parked this here?” The first asked. “Who cares? Get it out of here, it's blocking the supply depot.” The second said. The first guard got into the truck and started the engine, triggering the bomb attached to it and blowing up. Next time on Shield of Art... A gray dragon with a light gray chest put a thick gray diaper with a metallic red stripe running between the legs and key card readers on top of the straps on another dragon. “If you leave the perimeter of the prison, these diapers will self destruct. The only way you can take them off is with this key card.” The gray dragon said, holding a red key card. To be continued... I am really loving this story so far. Please read and review, I love comments.