DRAGON HEROES

Ah, good to be back after so long! Now's the time to start with a brand new batch of stories! So, sit back and enjoy the ride, everyone, because here comes the start of Season 2! New adventures, challenges, friends, villains, and so much more await for our heroes!

Paradise Panic

Chapter 1 – An Unexpected Invitation

Cynder the Twilight Storm mused over out the window of her hut, relishing on the fresh sea air that breezed through the village of the Ise-Shima National Park. It had been some months since her and her team's victory over the Obsidian Devourers, and since then, it seemed as if everything was progressing peacefully, especially with the Pyre Squad having not been stirring up any trouble for quite some time. She could only wonder what would happen next.

Soon afterwards, Cynder went out of her hut and made her way to Percival's, as she was certain that Draco the Charizard was inside playing games with Percival, Torden, and Jakkin. They were often together since Percival brought in an arcade machine and set them up in his hut some weeks after the Anthro League Celebration. As she went inside, she could see Draco, Torden, Jakkin, and Percival all huddled at the arcade machine. Lily, Darky, and Bowser were also there watching the four dragons play.

"C'mon, Draco!" cheered Percival. "You only have few more pellets left to advance to the next stage! Don't let those ghosts get you!"

"Boy howdy, Draco, not even I could have managed to get that high in Pac-Man," commented Jakkin. "You're on fire here, no pun intended."

"Almost there," said Draco as he kept his eyes focused on the screen. He directed Pac-Man to a power pellet, which made the ghosts start flashing again, but because he was already at a high level, he has very little time to catch the ghosts before they become dangerous again. Draco managed to catch two of the ghosts, and just as he could get the third one, they were back to their normal colours, and Pac-Man had just touched the ghost.

"Oh, no!" the dragons moaned as they watched Pac-Man implode, resulting in a game over as it was the last life.

"You were so close, Draco," said Torden. "Maybe if you just didn't worry about the bonus points and ate up the remaining pellets, you could have gone up to the next level."

"Yeah," said Draco. "But hey, at least I managed to break the high score record."

"That was absolutely impressive, Draco," smiled Percival. "You must have played this game plenty of times to be able to get that far."

"I sure have," laughed Draco modestly. "Next time, I hope I'll get further."

Just then, Lily saw Cynder in the room. "Well, Cynder!" she said happily. "It's about time you would show up!"

"Uh, yeah," replied Cynder. "I just wanted to check on you guys for a short while."

"Oh, no, please come in and spend some quality time with us," insisted Percival. "It's always good to socialise, you know."

"Alright, then," said Cynder.

"You should have seen Draco acing in the game," said Lily. "He managed to make it up to one of the high levels, I think."

"I always knew Draco's a pro a games," said Cynder. "He and Darky would play on his consoles for hours back in Bowser's castle."

"That reminds me," said Draco as he looked at Bowser. "Whatever happened to our castle, Bowser? Don't you have to keep it in good conditions?"

"Well, our castle is currently under the care of Ludwig, Draco," said Bowser as he sheepishly put his arm behind the back of his head. "Since I decided to look for you guys those months back, I had him come to our world as none of the other Koopalings were available, not to mention Junior, who is still ruling over my old castle."

"Ah, I see," said Draco.

"Yeah," replied Bowser. "Besides, after all that mess we've been through with the Dark Queen, I want to stay close with you guys so that we won't have any nasty surprises like before."

"Well, that's real nice of you to say that, big brother," said Darky.

Bowser could only blush as he was still getting used to being complimented for any good deed he has done.

Just then, the dragons heard the whirring sound of a jet plane nearby. Draco and Cynder knew that it was Tails, but they could only wonder what he wanted now. Shortly, there was a knock at the door. Percival opened the door, and sure enough, there was Tails and Blaze, but not in their usual attire. From the way they were dressed, it looked as if they were going on vacation to somewhere tropical. Tails was wearing a green Hawaiian shirt completed with flower prints and khaki shorts while Blaze wore a striped black and white tube top with black hotpants. Both were also outfitted with shades and sandals.

"Hey Tails and Blaze," said Percival. "What's with the getup?"

"Aloha dragons!" greeted Tails. "As you probably have guessed already, Blaze and I are going on a honeymoon to Hawaii!"

"We're celebrating yet another year since the day we were married," said Blaze.

"That is so romantic, you two!" exclaimed Lily excitedly.

"It's been far too long since we've had a vacation to ourselves," continued Blaze as she playfully petted Tails on the head. "At last, my little Milesy and I have managed to plan something today."

"Blaze, please," Tails giggled as he blushed heavily. "I rather not have you call me by my nickname in front of everyone."

"Oh, don't be so bashful about it, Tails," laughed Blaze. "Though I find it really adorable when you're so shy, as it is along with your keen intellect and kindness what made me fall in love with you."

Tails smiled. "It's all part of being me," he said. "The same goes to you as your strength and confidence made me feel the same way."

"Right, babes," said Blaze. "Let's get ourselves ready to go to Hawaii."

"You haven't forgotten something to tell Cynder, Blaze?" asked Tails.

"Oh! Yes! Thanks for reminding me!" exclaimed Blaze. "Cynder, Tails and I wanted to invite you and your group to join us on our trip."

"Are you serious?" asked Cynder doubtfully. "You want us to go with you to Hawaii?"

"Yes, there's something in store for you dragons when you get there," said Blaze.

The dragons felt very confused, but they were assured that whatever it is that awaits them, Blaze wants them to go for it.

"Very well," said Cynder. "We'll come along, but I always thought honeymoons were for married couples only."

"It is," said Tails. "But this one is an exception, even though we'll need our alone time at some occasions."

"Can I come too?" asked Darky.

"I'm not sure Tails and Blaze has meant you as well," said Cynder. "This seems to be more for the six of us."

"But I really want to come along with you guys," protested Darky. "And I'm ready for anything since the day Draco and I went to find his Elemental Brooch."

"Let him join us, Cynder," said Draco. "We haven't got all day to deliberate on the matter."

"Draco is absolutely right, Cynder," said Blaze. "All the same, I approve of Darky coming along with us as there's plenty of stuff there that even a baby dragon can enjoy."

"Fine then," conceded Cynder. "You can come, Darky."

"Oh, goody!" cheered Darky.

Draco turned to Bowser. "What about you, Bowser?" he asked. "Doesn't Hawaii sound all that interesting to you?"

"Thanks for the offer, Draco, but I'm gonna pass," replied Bowser. "I have your contact in my Holo Caster anyway, so I can always check on you guys to see how you all are."

"About the Holo Casters, Bowser," said Tails solemnly. "I'm going to ask you, Draco, and Cynder to give yours back to me, for you see, I just received a news feed that France wants them all to be withdrawn as there were some setbacks on them."

"Whoa, that's a major bummer," said Jakkin.

"No need to worry," said Tails. "I have something even better for you three, which Blaze and I are using now."

Tails took three smartphones out of his bag and passed each one over to Draco, Cynder, and Bowser.

"Smartphones are much more reliable than Holo Casters," said Tails. "They may not have the hologram feature, but their ability to use the Internet and all kinds of apps including games makes up for it."

"That's more like it," smiled Torden. "I have a smartphone, and so much you can do with them."

"Well I could say thanks for giving us new ways to keep in touch, Tails," said Draco as he put his new phone in his pocket.

"Both mine and Blaze's numbers are in the phones," said Tails. "And I believe we better get moving."

Draco nodded, but he turned to Bowser again. "Are you absolutely you're fine staying here by yourself?" he asked.

"Yes, I am," said Bowser. "Besides, I'm waiting on an old friend of mine to drop by, so I have to stay here."

"Okay, then," said Draco. "Just be careful if anything happens."

"Do no worry, Draco, I'll be fine," assured Bowser. "And the same to you all while you're in Hawaii."

"We will, Bowser!" replied Draco, Cynder, and Darky, and they joined the other dragons waiting for them on the transporter device.