DRAGON HEROES
Time for the second story in the series, which picks up where the first one left off. Cynder, Draco, Darky, and their new friends have recently took on a gang of sinister dragons known as the Obsidian Devourers and now two mysterious beings appeared to greet them. The adventure continues!
Enter the Dragons! (Part 2)
Chapter 1 – King Kurotsuki
"How do you know our names?"
Cynder and Draco were astonished that this mysterious dragon who they just met knew their names before they could even tell him. Cautiously, they focused on the dragon as he stood smiling at them.
"Let's just say that I am an acquaintance of your Dragon Master, Blaze the Cat," said the dragon. "I have learned a great deal about you two from her."
"Very curious, indeed," said Cynder.
"So, um, who are you?" asked Draco.
"Ah, yes, allow me to introduce myself," said the dragon. "I am King Kurotsuki, and standing next to me is my personal guard, Tatsuo."
"Hello," Tatsuo greeted to the dragons. He pulled over his cloak, revealing himself to be another dragon.
"It is an honour to meet you both," said Cynder as she bowed respectfully. "What brings you here to the Dragon Monastery?"
"We have observed your battle, and I have to say that we are impressed with your efforts," said King Kurotsuki. "Therefore, I would like to know if you would be interested in some rewarding opportunities."
"What are the opportunities?" asked Torden.
"You dragons could be of great help for me."
"Help to you?" all the dragons asked together.
"Of course," said King Kurotsuki. "The Obsidian Devourers that you battled recently are more trouble than what meets the eye, and the goals they strive to achieve would potentially put the whole world in jeopardy."
"So there's more to just taking over the Dragon Monastery for these goons," said Draco.
"Exactly," said Tatsuo. "And it seems that you and your friends have what it takes to stop them."
"So, tell me, King Kurotsuki," asked Percival. "Considering how tough the Obsidian Devourers are, can we really beat them?"
"It will take more than that," said King Kurotsuki. "Before you can confront the Obsidian Devourers, you must reinforce your powers, but for that, you'll need some very important and special items."
King Kurotsuki spreads his hands down, chants an incantation, and from the space between his arms, a purple fog materialises and expands until it was huge. The dragons looked on in awe as it glows and makes ethereal sounds. Jakkin rolled his eyes sceptically.
What happened next was that an image of a golden piece of jewellery with a gemstone on it appeared in the purple fog. The dragons can only wonder what they would need with them.
"Seek the Elemental Brooches you see here," continued King Kurotsuki. "With them, your powers will be increased and some of you may be able to ascend to a greater potential."
"Those jewellery look beautiful!" exclaimed Lily. "I can hardly wait to try them on!"
"Please tell us where we can find those brooches," said Percival.
"I'm afraid I can't be able to tell you exactly where they are," said King Kurotsuki. "All I can say is that the six brooches are scattered across the globe."
"So do we exactly just locate the gold thingies and wear them?" asked Torden.
"There's more to that," said Tatsuo. "Each brooch has its own element, so they will only respond to the ones they are meant for."
"Excuse me," said Darky. "Is there a possibility that there might be an extra one for me?"
"Ah, little Darky," said King Kurotsuki. "I'm afraid there isn't."
Darky lowered his head sadly.
"Don't be discouraged, my dear child," consoled King Kurotsuki. "You are very important for this quest you are going with your friends, and I assure you that we'll be expecting great things from you."
"What does that mean?" asked Cynder. "Surely that's a lot to ask for a baby dragon."
"He may be young, but his determination is strong," said King Kurotsuki. "It is only a matter of time until he discovers his true potential."
"Now it is time for us to depart," said Tatsuo. "I wish all of you the very best in your quest."
"Wait just a moment," said Draco. "How will we be able to get in contact with you when we don't know exactly where you will be?"
"I have the ability to communicate with you telepathically," said King Kurotsuki. "I will contact all of you as to guide you through your journey."
King Kurotsuki and Tatsuo joined their hands together and clouds of stardust sparkled all around them. Finally, they vanished into thin air.
Inside the monastery, the dragons all pondered over their next move.
"Does anyone know where we go from here?" asked Draco.
"I have no idea, guys," said Percival. "But we should all try to get started with what King Kurotsuki set us out to do."
"This is so exciting!" said Lily with utmost enthusiasm. "I always love adventures, especially when they're with friends and when there's surprises waiting for us!"
"I say that before we do, let's have somethin' to eat," said Jakkin. "We can't be able to start our journey when our stomachs are empty."
"You could say that again," said Draco. "I'm famished, and I could do with some pizza or dim sums!"
"That can be arranged," smiled Tanaka. "I can make you all some dinner, and it can be anything you crave for."
"Well, I suppose I could have a nice portion of fish," said Cynder. "After all it is getting late and we haven't had anything for long."
"I agree with you, Cynder," said Percival. "Meal time happens to be just about now."
"Alright!" cheered Lily and Darky. "Let's eat!"
Shortly afterwards, Tanaka prepared a feast for the dragons. There was a selection of pizza, dim sums, sushi, and other kinds of food. While Cynder and Percival ate their meals nicely, the other dragons were pretty ravenous with their food. Draco and Darky especially wolfed down with great gusto and had more than two servings.
"This is great!" said Draco as he finished a basket full of dim sums. "Percival, your master sure has made such delicious food!"
"Uh, thanks," said Percival worryingly. "You sure you had enough already, Draco?"
"That's just like him to have such an appetite," said Cynder as she ate her portion of salmon. "You should have seen the time he had lunch out with me and Blaze at a pancake house back in Australia."
"I'd rather not look back on that incident," groaned Draco with embarrassment.
"The pizzas here are delicious, but nothing like what we make in Norway," said Torden. "We like to use a lot of Jarlsberg cheese on them."
"Oh yes, now that's good pizza!" exclaimed Lily as she ate a few more slices.
Later that night, the dragons decided to sleep in at the monastery and start their new journey first thing in the morning. Everyone felt satisfied with the dinner Tanaka prepared for them.
As Draco dressed up on his pyjamas, he could only wonder how Bowser is doing on his own. He is beginning to feel homesick, but he knew that he has Cynder and Darky with him so he is not lonely. His new friends Lily, Torden, and Percival were great to have, though he wished things will improve between him and Jakkin. He always wondered why that Charizard seemed so distant and aloof.
In the dormitory, Draco could see Cynder relaxing on her bed. Darky snuggled next to her and burped loudly from the large dinner he had. Before he could join in, he noticed his Holo Caster being lit, indicating that he has a new message.
"I wonder what Tails wants now," he said to himself. To the Charizard's surprise, the message isn't from Tails, or even Blaze. It was from Bowser.
"Howdy Draco," the hologram of the Koopa King said. "I sure have missed you, buddy. I want to let you know that your friend Tails has given me a Holo Caster of my own not too long ago. I actually wanted one myself so that I can keep in touch with you while you are off adventuring with Cynder and Darky. How are they, by the way? Well, aside from that, I want to let you know that I am going to see sooner or later, wherever you might be. If only I was young again, I would be going off to those faraway places with you guys. Anyhow, take good care and hope you are having fun! Love you!" and the Bowser hologram blew a kiss before vanishing.
"Well, at least he still thinks of me," murmured Draco. "I'll reply back to him in the morning."