DRAGON HEROES

Okay, another story for you all to read! This one's a bit light-hearted from the last two stories, though. Still, it should be fun and interesting to read through. Here we go!

Roam Alone

Chapter 1 – Two of Us

Draco and Darky watched as Cynder and the other dragons were getting ready for their appointment with Blaze the Cat at the Anthro League in Kyoto. Tails arrived early in the morning to make sure everyone was prepared.

"You're going to be very impressed with what other features you have in your Elemental Brooches, you guys," he said. "I'm sure you have managed to figure out one feature, haven't you?"

"Percival has learnt that his brooch has the ability to guide anyone into the light, whatever that means," said Jakkin.

"Well, that's good to know that one of you has figured them out," smiled Tails.

"Yeah, it was all thanks to Alex Brimstone," said Cynder.

Tails was stunned. "You mean you met my friend who guided me in the London Furry Campus all those years ago?" he asked.

Cynder and Draco nodded.

"Wow, that is unbelievable!" exclaimed Tails. "It seems like only yesterday since the day I first met Alex. I ought to get in touch with him again one day or so."

"Go ahead and do what you must," chuckled Draco.

"Anyway," said Tails. "Aside from Percival, has anyone else ever discovered the additional features on their brooches?"

The other dragons looked at each other awkwardly, unable to answer the question. Draco couldn't even answer since he has yet to find his brooch.

"Not to worry, guys," said Tails, kindly. "When you come with me to the Anthro League, Blaze will tell you more about them."

With that, all the dragons were set to head off. Cynder turned to Draco and Darky.

"Now remember, you two," she said Cynder. "If anything happens, please don't hesitate to let me through the Holo Caster, and we'll try to get back as soon as we can."

"Thanks, Cynder," replied Draco. "Hopefully, your appointment won't take too long."

"Please be careful, big sis," said Darky, worryingly. "I want to see you back safe again."

"Relax, Darky," assured Cynder. "We're just going straight to the place and then back home. Nothing's going to happen."

"Well, okay," said Darky. "Just what am I supposed to do while you're away?"

Cynder thought for a moment. "You know, since Draco has to search for his Elemental Brooch, why don't you accompany him?" she suggested. "It seems that you might as well deserve having an adventure for yourself."

"Maybe you're right, big sis," replied Darky, feeling somewhat happier. "I'm glad you're deciding for once that I could go someplace that might be fun."

"Well, Cynder, I wish you and all the others the best of luck on your way to the Anthro League," said Draco. "Darky and I should be fine by ourselves for the time being while you're away, so don't worry about a thing."

"At least you are taking this well, Draco," said Cynder. "I hope you and Darky will have fun on your little quest, and may you have the best of luck in finding your Elemental Brooch."

"Thank you, Cynder," smiled Draco. He placed his paw on Cynder's, and blushed heavily.

Cynder couldn't but blush as well as she faintly smiled. Deep down, she liked it when her Charizard friend holds her paw, especially when he was in a happy mood. It helped her to know that she has friends who she can rely on, but Draco just seemed something rather special, as if he was someone she knew she can be close to.

At last, Cynder regained focus on what she must do now. "Please be careful, Draco," she said.

"I will do my best, Cynder," promised Draco.

"Right, then," said Tails as he started up the Tornado. "Are all of you ready to go now?"

"We are!" called the dragons.

"Great!" shouted Tails as the Tornado buzzed loudly. "Let's get going!"

With that, the Tornado took off from the ground. Cynder, Lily, Torden, and Percival spread their wings while Jakkin floated in the air. Together, they flew upward and followed Tails into the horizon. Draco and Darky waved at them all until they were out of sight.

Draco and Darky looked at each other, knowing now that they are the only ones in the village. They have the place to themselves for the time being.

"Woo-hoo!" they cheered in unison. "It's just the two of us!"

"What shall we do now, Draco?" asked Darky.

"I think it is best that we get started on our quest to find my brooch," said Draco. "If I remembered correctly, Blaze said that there's a cavern somewhere not far from our village."

"Does that mean that you and I are finally going on an adventure of our own?" asked Darky, excitedly.

"You can bet that that's the case!" smiled Draco as he winked at the little dragon.

"Just like when you and I went to investigate on the howling noises the last couple of weeks," giggled Darky. "I never imagined that it would be a Yoshi making those sounds."

"I sure remembered that," laughed Draco as he looked back to when he and Darky met Zippy and he with his friends tried to protect him and a Charmander named Salem from the Pyre Squad.

"Where exactly will we find this cavern?" asked Darky.

Draco paused for a moment. "Come to think of it, I am not too sure," he answered. "Blaze didn't exactly tell us where the cavern is."

Just then, Draco noticed his Holo Caster beeping. When he checked on it, he found that Blaze had sent him some coordinates on the map navigator where to find the cavern.

"Well, that just answered my question!" he exclaimed. "It looks like we have to walk to the northwest from the village and locate a set of boulders arranged in a pattern.

"I'm going to love this!" smiled Darky. "This is just like going on a treasure hunt!"

"Yeah, it does seem a lot like a treasure hunt, considering we're going on a hunt for my Elemental Brooch."" said Draco. "Now, I want you to promise not to get too excited, Darky. The last thing we want is for us to get in trouble while we're in the cavern."

"Trust me, Draco, I will be on my best behaviour," promised Darky.

"That's a good brother," said Draco. "Off we go, then!"