DRAGON HEROES

Whoa! It's been awhile since I've last uploaded a story! Well, the series is still continuing, and we've got another adventure, which is another idea suggested by BlueMario1016. Let's see for ourselves what our heroes are up to in this story!

Rude Dudes

Chapter 1 – Percival's Problem

The dragons felt awestruck as they continued their sightseeing of Station Square. They visited the numerous skyscrapers and buildings where they checked out the various shopping malls and food courts, much to the delight of Draco, Darky, Lily and Bowser. After leaving another shopping district and saying their goodbyes to the Daring Dragon Dynamos, the group were wondering where they should go next.

"I've got an idea," said Sonic. "Let me take you guys to Casinopolis. There are a lot of fun games to play over there, if you're feeling lucky, of course."

"Oh my!" exclaimed Lily brightly. "That sounds like a lot of fun! Maybe I could see if I could hit the jackpot so we could be able to afford anything we want!"

"Now that you mention it," said Torden. "I recalled Axl telling us how we could have the chance to meet up with the Nightriders in the hotel of the casino, so maybe I suggest we check it out now."

"I didn't know Casinopolis got a hotel," said Sonic. "Am I missing something?"

"Oh yeah, that's right, your exile left you in the dark of the developments that has been going over the years," said Tails. "The changed the name of place, Sonic. Now it's called Hotel Ursa, and I believe it must have expanded since our last visit."

Sonic put his hand behind his back in embarrassment. "Man, oh man, there seems to be so many things I missed out on since the years I've been spending in Scotland," he laughed. "Well, anyway, let's go to the hotel!"

"Wait a second, everyone," said Jakkin. "Where's Percival? He should have been with us by now already."

"I'm sure he still must be searching for a shrine to do his praying," said Cynder. "He's a very spiritual dragon and believes in the dragon gods. I myself can't vouch for if they truly exist or not, but it's his prerogative since he has been brought up in the monastery of California."

"Yeah, I agree with you, Cynder," said Sonic. "Well, let's get a move on! I want to see for myself how different Hotel Ursa is in comparison to what it used to be!"

During their stay at the Hotel Ursa, Sonic and some of the dragons spent their time at the casino checking out the wide variety of games while Tails, Blaze, Cynder, Draco, Darky, Torden and Jeremy decided to have a look if the Nightriders were present. They checked the reception room and waited impatiently for the receptionist. At last, a female elephant arrived at the desk.

"Hello, can I help you?" she asked.

"Yes, I want to know if the Nightriders are in the hotel," said Torden.

"Just a minute," replied the receptionist. "Let me have a look at the bookings."

The group waited anxiously for a response, and after a short while, the receptionist looked up to them.

"I'm so sorry," she said. "But it seems that the Nightriders are not currently booked in."

"Well, that's a bummer," said Jeremy. "Guess they might show up another time."

"Yeah, it seems like it," said Blaze. "I'd say we check up on the rest of the guys at the casino and find Percival in the meantime."

"I'm right with you on that," said Tails. "Sonic and the others must be enjoying themselves there, though I could only hope that they haven't gotten too carried away with gambling."

Blaze, Tails and the dragons made their way back to the lobby where to their surprise the others were just coming out of the casino. Bowser looked behind them to make sure there were no stragglers.

"Did you guys have a good haul?" asked Blaze.

"Well, we haven't won anything," said Bowser. "But Sonic was kind enough to give us a few tips on how we could score better chances."

"At least I scored myself some credits to purchase several chili dogs," laughed Sonic. "Anyway, let's get going. We've got the find the last Chaos Emerald before Eggman does and retrieve the rest he has."

"I most certainly agree with you, Sonic," said Cynder. "We've got our work cut out, so we'll have to move quickly in order to save the world, though right now we have to find Percival."

The group made their way out of the hotel when they heard a commotion occurring not far away, and when they heard the familiar voice of Percival pleading, they hurried to the direction of the voice. There, they found Percival in an altercation with a group of mean-looking dragons.

"I'm serious, guys," pouted Percival. "Just leave me alone, okay? Everyone has the right and entitlement to believe in what they want to believe."

"We don't care, you blind fool," replied the leader. "All these stories and so-called legends are nothing but drivel! Pure, unadulterated hogwash, that's what they are!"

"Yeah!" agreed the second dragon. "So wake up and face reality for what it is!"

The gang of bullies advanced on Percival and pushed him to the ground, smirking nastily. Sonic, Tails, Blaze and the dragons watched the spectacle with disgust.

"This is awful!" exclaimed Draco, feeling horrified.

"No doubt," said Tails as he looked on with a displeased expression.

"I'm going to go and take care of those bastards," said Bowser, cracking his knuckles. "No one messes with Draco's friends and gets away with it!"

"Wait, Bowser!" warned Sonic, but Bowser stomped his way towards the bullies, who did not took any notice until he was close to them.

The leader looked up to the Koopa. "What do you want, pops?" he asked disdainfully.

"You hooligans better leave my friend alone!" growled Bowser.

"What are ya gonna do about it?" scoffed another bully. "It's none of your beeswax to butt in on what we do, so get out of here, old timer!"

The bully gang laughed, but they soon stopped laughing when Bowser drew up closer to them, and just before the leader could do anything, the Koopa angrily grabbed the dragon's hand and held it tightly. The leader grunted and groaned trying to pry free, but it was no use. Bowser then squeezed his arm tighter and slowly began to twist it, causing the dragon to howl in pain as he felt as if his arm was going to break. The other bullies looked on with shock, already afraid.

"Now then," said Bowser. "Are you crumbums going to stop, or should I tear your arm off?"

"Okay, we'll stop!" wailed the leader. "Just let go of me, and we'll get out of here!"

Bowser smiled eerily, and then he swiftly tossed the leader bully to the ground with his arm. Whimpering, the bully got up and raced off in a state of fright. The other bullies followed after him, not willing to receive the same treatment.

The team approached Percival who was still trembling in fear as he continued to duck down covering his head.

"You can get up now, Percival," said Bowser. "I sent those scum packing, and they'll never be bothering you again."

"Thanks, you guys," said Percival as he got up.

"Are you alright, Percival?" asked Draco, helping his friend to stand on his feet.

Percival looked very hurt, even though he was not badly bruised from the conflict he had with the bullies.

"No, I'm not," he replied slowly. "Those mean dragons dared to mock my beliefs and pushed me to the ground."

"Well, I'll have to admit, it's rather gullible to think that there's some kind of powerful being high up in the sky when we have seen nothing of the sort," said Torden thoughtlessly.

"Torden!" glared Lily. "You're not helping!"

"Sorry…" whispered Torden.

"I think it would be a good idea for Percival to get some rest," suggested Tails. "He looks pretty distressed from the whole incident."

"But, Tails," said Cynder. "Aren't we supposed to be searching for the Chaos Emeralds? We have to get the other ones Eggman has as well, if you've forgotten."

"Yes, I'm aware of that," said Tails. "But Percival's currently not in the right state of mind to continue the task, so he needs to be taken back to the village for the time being."

"Tails is right," said Sonic. "Much as it is important to put an end to the evil egg's machinations, it's also important that we all are in shape if we are to stand a chance, and Percival needs the time to regain his resolve."

Blaze thought for a moment, and then figured out where everyone would go.

"Draco, Darky and Bowser," she began. "You three will take Percival back to the village and keep watch on him. The rest of us will take care of Eggman and find the Chaos Emeralds."

"Understood, Blaze," said Draco.

Bowser placed his hands on Percival's shoulders. "We'll make sure he'll recover," he said.

"Good," said Blaze. "See you guys later."

Draco set up the Transporter Device, and he with Darky, Bowser and Percival stepped while the rest of their friends parted ways. As he set up the coordinates to the location of the Dragon Village, he remembered that he had to clean up his hut, but never had the time for it due to the mission of collecting the Chaos Emeralds. He considered that he could finally take the time to finish his cleaning up as Percival makes his recovery.