Hey everybody!
Welcome to the first part of the Gemstone Dragons series! I'm so excited to be writing this story and my ice bucket series. The main characters will all eventually meet the Fairy Tail crew. In the meantime, enjoy the prologue.
A Dragon's Cry
A gem sparkles brightly when treated with care. Give it light and it'll shine like the sun. However put it into darkness and taint its beauty. For this is the true power of a gemstone. Give us hope, love and light and we shall protect this world. Give us burdens, hatred, and darkness and we can destroy it. This was the pre-destined fate of a gemstone dragon.
The moonlight shone brightly on the night sky. It provided the light for us that faithful night. It was the year X777. The disappearances of the dragons had started. But for me and my comrades, we used this night to escape. Running from the royal guards, we hid inside the temple of the stones. I sat beside my fellow dragons. A rose colored dragon sat on the left of me; Kunzite. On the left side of me sat a tiny blue green dragon; Opal the youngest. I was a brilliant white dragon with colorless eyes. I drew a quick breath as we heard the guards outside.
"Where are those dragonlings? They couldn't have gotten far. Search the area!" I heard one said. The footsteps seemed to fade away as they left.
Feeling safe, I let out a sigh of relief. "It should be okay now." Kunzite said. He stretched out his wings which I found quite beautiful. Little Opal smiled, feeling relieved. "Are we going to be safe now?" She asked. I could see her eyes twinkle in the dim light. "Yes I believe so. The guards will probably give up their chase on us. We'll be free as soon as we cross the borderline." I replied. "The quicker we get there, the better." Kunzite agreed. I nodded in agreement. "We shouldn't travel by air anymore. We might get caught trying to escape." I said. "Then let's go across the border in our human forms." Opal suggested. Kunzite looked at her, amazement in his eyes. "Great idea, Opal. Sure glad we've got you with us, sis." He said, grinning. This comment made Opal crack the first smile in days. We all could use a little happiness after what we've suffered. I closed my eyes and thought of our lives before the hunting. The people from the crystal village, all the friends we made, and our nice home we inhabited. Its memories like this that kept us alive for all this time. When I opened my eyes, I wasn't surprised to see myself in my human form. Kunzite and Opal were in their human forms too. My white shirt and pants, Opal's cute little green dress, and Kunzite was wearing his favorite armor. Nevertheless, we could pass off as normal humans.
We looked around to see if anyone was outside. When the coast was clear, we made a run for it. I looked back at the Temple of Stones. A sharp pain stung my heart. This was where the gemstone dragons were born. Gemstone dragons are born from their birthstones and raised in their human forms. We have a lot of magical energy and can even turn into our dragon forms. The only weird part is that we can only eat our designated gemstone which crept a lot of people out. But living in a place called Crystal Village for all my life, we never had that problem. The people there were miners and brought back a lot of jewels for us to eat. I was the second dragon to live in that village (Kunzite came before me and Opal came after me). But when the prince of the crystal palace went power hungry, he robbed our village of its gems. Angry that there profits were getting taken; our village decide to fight back. It only ended in disaster and the loss of our home. The prince heard of the gemstone dragons and their powers. He wanted us to join him in his palace. The other dragons thought the prince wanted to protect them and went to his palace. Us, however, opted not to be swayed by his words and opposed his proposal. This is why we're on the run. We are considered rebels among our people.
We finally made it to the Gate to the real world. A large stone cluster at the edge of the Emerald Forest. I felt my hand being squeezed by little Opal. We had made it. Once we crossed this gate, we'd be in Earthland, a place where we could be free. "All we have to do now is go. We can begin our new lives in this world." Kunzite said. We all looked at each other. "Is this it? When we do this, we'll be happy again?" Opal questioned. I ruffled her hair. "Of course sweetie, we will never see this world again." Suddenly, a crash erupted from behind us. Rocks rained down on us causing me to shield Opal from the falling debris. Kunzite took out his sword; a silver sword with a red hilt. "Who goes there?" He shouted. A boy with silver and black hair came out of the shadows. He wore a black overcoat and boots. A sneer was shown on his face.
"Trying to escape now? I really thought you'd know better than to betray your own village, you rebels." He said, grasping the hilt of his sword. I narrowed my eyes at him. "Platinum why do you go against us? You could've come with us to the new world but instead be a slave for this one." I said. Platinum growled and charged at us, his sword raised high. Kunzite shield us and pushed back Platinum. "Platinum Dragon's Roar!" A swirl of black and silver bounced Kunzite back and he fell to the ground. "My Kunzite you've gone rusty. Perhaps it's time to end your miserable life for good." Platinum cackled. I looked down at the frighten face of Opal. "I'm scared." She whispered. I hugged her tightly. Opal didn't like to see Kunzite get tossed around. Kunzite picked himself of the ground. "I won't let you harm my family. I will keep protecting them till the bitter end." He raised his sword. "Kunzite Dragon Sword Slash!" His sword lit up a deep red and rose pink. He charged at Platinum who was hit by the force of his attack. "I should've destroyed you when you were weak! I guess you leave me no choice." Platinum started to gather his energy and glowed furiously. I widen my eyes for I knew what was coming next. No he couldn't be charging that attack! I thought. Rapidly, I grabbed Opal's hand and gave it to Kunzite. "What are you doing?" He said. I gave no reply as I kissed him and Opal on the cheek. "This won't be the last time I see you. Keep Opal safe and never leave her side. Find the dragons of fire, iron, and sky and ask for their help. I love you both dearly and want you to live a good new life." With this I pushed them towards the portal. "GO! I'LL DELAY HIM JUST FOR A MOMENT! YOU GET OUT OF HERE!" I yelled. Platinum had just finish charging his attack as I said this. "Be gone you rebels, be buried my attack! Platinum Dragon's Oblivion Wings!" A flash of dark wings rolled over the landscape right toward us. "I won't let you touch my comrades. Like Kunzite said, I'll protect them till the bitter end!" I raised my head, eyes glowing. "Diamond Dragon's Protection Spell!"
Kunzite and Opal watched as a bright light enveloped the portal gate. Kunzite pulled Opal into the gate. "We have to go now, Opal!" he said. Opal's eyes filled with tears as the light blinded her eyes. Her screams filled the night. "DIAMOND NO!" The two disappeared into the gate to Fiore.
The end was only the beginning.
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