DRAGON HEROES

Things seem to be back to normal now as our heroes have returned to Japan with their new friends, but as it expected, there's plenty of challenges in store for them, and this story is no exception as soon they, or to be exact, Lily, will be facing an unexpected ordeal. Read on and find out! This story, along with the next one that will come after, is actually an idea my friend BlueMario1016 suggested, so I have him to thank for that. Anyway, enjoy the story.

Baby's Day Out

Chapter 1 – Home Sweet Home

It felt like a lifetime for Cynder and her friends when they arrived at the Ise-Shima National Park of Japan, in spite of their vacation lasting for two weeks. While they waited for the Tornado to come, Cynder stretched her arms and breathed in the fresh Japanese air.

"Home at last," she murmured. "And it feels good to be back in the cold."

"Boy, it feels pretty chilly," commented Klump as he shivered. "Though nowhere near as cold as the Gorilla Glacier region of Kongo Island."

"Duh, those mountains are always freezing," said Krusha.

Presently, the group heard the whirring sound of the Tornado as it drew closer. Soon, it touched down gently on the ground, and once it finished landing, Tails, Blaze, Kalypso, Kass, and Kip got off the plane. It also did not take long for Charonus and Jeremy to arrive at the scene.

Charonus was very impressed as he looked around the national park. "So this is Japan," he said. "It sure reminds me a bit of my homeworld's Johto region."

Tails chuckled. "Still looking for comparisons, I see," he said.

"You bet," said Charonus. "This place looks very amazing."

"So, whereabouts is your village?" asked Jeremy.

"It's not really far from here," replied Cynder. "Come on, guys, follow me."

So the group all followed Cynder through the forest, and soon they could see the village up ahead, exactly the way it was since they left for Hawaii. Bowser was pleased to see that even after he went back to Molokai Island to help his friends when they were in trouble with King K. Rool and his Kremling Krew, the village was still in good condition.

"Here we are, everyone, this is Reptiville," said Cynder. "What do you think?"

"Not too shabby," remarked Charonus. "It does seem a bit small, though."

"Yeah, it is," said Percival. "Considering that there are only six of us, well, seven if you count Darky, and now eight since Bowser has been staying with us for quite some time."

"Now that you mention it," began Jeremy. "There's something I want to ask you guys."

"Yes, what is it?" asked Jakkin.

"Since there's Charonus, our new Kremling friends, and myself, where shall we stay?"

"Yeah, we can't be sleeping out in the cold," added Kalypso.

The dragons looked awkwardly at each other. At first, they considered Krusha, Klump, Jeremy, and Charonus were going to stay in four of the huts, but with Kalypso, Kass, and Kip now being among them, they were in a dilemma as there was not any room for more.

"Wait, I think I got it," said Bowser.

"Do you have a plan, Bowser?" asked Draco.

"Yes, I do," replied Bowser. "We have plenty of room in our little castle over at Australia, so maybe, if our Kremlings buddies want to, they can go stay over there."

"That doesn't sound bad at all," said Kip. "Way to use that noggin of yours, Bowser!"

"Is there anyone else living there?" asked Kass.

"Well, there's only my eldest adopted son Ludwig," said Bowser. "Surely he could do with some companionship, even though he's mostly absorbed in his solitude composing and playing music."

"Oh, that's so hip!" exclaimed Kalypso. "The twins and I love music, and we entertain our homies back in the shizzle!"

"Mhmmm, got that right, sis," said Kip. "You should hear some of the best raps by yours truly! The best darn DJ of Crocodile Isle, yo!"

"Of course, we do more than just rap," said Kass. "We're also into jazz, blues, and soul as well."

"Pretty cool, you guys." said Bowser. "I suppose you're perfect to be residents of the castle."

"Thanks very much for taking us in, Bowser," said Kalypso. "I must say that you're a lot nicer than King K. Rool."

"No need to worry about the likes of him," said Bowser. "In my castle, you will be treated with dignity and respect."

The Kremlings smiled. Just then, Jimmy Lionheart arrived at the village, and when he saw the dragons, he was pleased.

"Ah, good to see that you have come back," he said. "I really need your help, you guys."

"Hey, Jimmy," said Torden, feeling a sense of excitement when it seemed as if there was going to be some action involved. "Help you with what, might I ask?"

"The Anthro League is searching for new admissions willing to join them," replied Jimmy. "We're picking up some strange activity somewhere across the globe, so we're trying to make better preparations in case a threat does show up. Surely you might know anyone who has experience in combat?"

"Did you hear that, Krusha?" whispered Klump. "This lion is looking for some fighters to join what sounds like some kind of organisation that strives for freedom."

"Uh, what does dat mean?" asked Krusha.

"It means that there's an opportunity for us to do good," replied Klump. "We're qualified as we have combat skills, so let's take that chance."

"Dat sounds like a good plan!" exclaimed Krusha.

"Hey!" called Klump. "My partner and I will be interested! We're both fighters, as you can tell by our military outfits!"

"Absolutely splendid," said Jimmy.

"This sounds like something which could help me get stronger," said Charonus. "You can count me in!"

"I'll give it a shot too," said Jeremy. "I'm a pretty decent fighter myself."

"Okay, it's all settled," said Jimmy. "Come with me, boys, and thanks for wanting to participate."

After Jimmy, Klump, Krusha, Charonus, and Jeremy left for Kyoto, Blaze looked at Tails and nodded at him to let him know that it was time for them to head back home.

"Well, it's time for us to get going," said Tails. "We hope that you all had fun in our vacation, and we hope that you have learned something valuable."

"We sure did, Blaze," said Cynder. "Thanks for the wonderful trip."

"And I better help get Kalypso, Kip, and Kass to my castle," said Bowser.

"Come back safely, Bowser," said Draco. "And thanks for accompanying us. The trip would never have been the same without you."

"Stay fresh, homies!" said Kalypso, Kip, and Kass, and they waved goodbye to the dragons.