Chapter 2 – Princess Ash

Tails lowered the Tornado slightly as it approached Maui Island. He hoped to find either an airstrip or an even landing point so that he could land the plane easily than when he did back in Oahu. He took a quick look at the Darkium Z he was given by the dragons, and he was very pleased that he finally had something mystical he could study on when their vacation ends.

"How much longer, Tails?" asked Torden.

"Be patient, Torden," said Cynder. "We are yet to find a landing spot, and we need to keep our eyes peeled for one."

Just then, Tails noticed something in the distance. "Look over there!" he called. "I think I just saw the Kahului airstrip!"

"You saw the what?" asked Draco.

"Kahului, Draco," replied Blaze. "It is the home to the main airport of Maui. It also has a deep-draft harbour and many other large shopping districts."

"Yay, shopping!" cheered Lily. "I want to check out what sort of stuff they sell over there!"

"I guess shopping will be the first thing we'll be doing once we get to Maui," said Cynder.

Tails adjusted the Tornado accordingly so it could land safely on the airstrip runway. As the dragons landed first, they waited anxiously for their friends on the Tornado to follow. In no time, the Tornado carefully touched the ground and gradually slowed down to a halt.

"Here we are!" said Tails, happily as he hopped off the Tornado.

Everyone took a look around the island, and indeed, they could tell that it is yet another marvellous sight.

"Oh, boy," said Draco. "I could tell that this has to be one of the biggest tourist attractions in the world."

"It sure is a beautiful place," smiled Tails.

"So, what shall we do now that we're here?" asked Percival.

"I want to go straight to the next trial!" declared Torden as he pumped himself up.

"But I want to check out the shopping malls!" exclaimed Lily. "Surely we have plenty of time before we can take on the next trial for our Island Challenge."

"You know, I'm siding with Lily on this one," said Percival. "Taking on the trials may be fun and all, but we should pace ourselves and enjoy what this island has to offer."

"I'm with you on that," said Draco. "Besides, I'm hungry, and I can't do the trials on an empty stomach, so let's see what sort of good food they have here to eat."

"Always being the hungry Charizard," laughed Jakkin.

"No need to worry, Draco," said Blaze. "The shopping malls are loaded with all kinds of restaurants, so I'm sure you can be able to pick whatever you're craving for."

"Well, let's going, everyone!" urged Lily, and everyone rushed to explore the city.


Ash the albino Twilight Storm dragoness kept her distance as she eyed Blaze, Tails, and Cynder's dragon group. She followed them when they left Oahu Island, and thought deeply over what she would do them when they are not suspecting anything. Embittered at their state of happiness, she thought about her dastardly plans to inflict pain and suffering towards the group and every other being she could find.

Joy and happiness indeed – bah! Ash thought with contempt. Those fools will soon learn to fear me, for me, Ash, the princess of darkness and evil will one day become queen and have them cower and beg for mercy!

She knew all too well that she was a dragoness who possessed incredible powers as she was a Twilight Storm dragon. But since she was an albino Twilight Storm, she looked very different from her common counterparts. While most Twilight Storms appeared as black as the night, albinos appeared as silvery-white variations. Ash had markings on her forehead, shoulders and pelvises just like Cynder, except that they were dark grey instead of lilac, and her eyes were bluish-green. She also sported a choker, cuffs, and a tail bangle.

Ash felt no need for friends as she always thought compassion and kindness were feelings that weaken any living thing. She hated the idea of having friends and companions, and she even despised groups with a burning passion after hearing about the failure of the Obsidian Devourers. She hated anyone associated with them too. If she ever felt the need of having someone, she would only see them as her minions to do her bidding. Although she was a powerful Twilight Storm, she found herself having trouble trying to learn how to control her powers and make full use of them as her deceased mother never took the time to teach her. In fact, she had never been given training by any professional dragon trainer, but she did not like the idea of being taught by one at all, especially when she was turned down years back when she was younger.

While she continued contemplating in her solitude, she still thought about her evil plans. It was the right time to strike Cynder and her friends, but she needed something to fulfil that purpose. She did not have to wait any longer, however, because all at once, an idea struck her, and she grinned maliciously at the thought of it.

"Yes, that should probably do it," she said quietly to herself. "Those do-gooders are taking on that so-called Island Challenge, so as soon as I can find the right opportunity, I'll sabotage whatever would be their next trial. Maybe inside one of the caverns, I'll strike, or maybe I'll just catch them by surprise when they're relaxing at someplace or another. What a dastardly evil plan! I sure like that!"

Ash also thought about the Pyre Squad as she had seen them trying to trap Cynder and her friends beforehand. To her, they were not much of a concern, but she thought they were a bunch of idiots who were not competent enough to do evil, and she especially disliked them as they were members of the Obsidian Devourers.

Those bumbling morons who call themselves the Pyre Squad, I bet they're planning another scheme on getting those dragons, she thought. No matter, I'll beat them straight to the punch, and once I'm done with Cynder's group, I'll go after them next, and I'll show them what a true villain is like! Just wait and see, everyone, your worst nightmare is about to be unleashed!

Grinning evilly, Ash zooms off to another part of Maui Island. From what recalled about the Island Challenge was that the first place Cynder's group are likely to go to would be the 'Ohe'o Gulch, situated in the district of Kipahulu. This seemed to be the right place to set a trap for the group, and she could hardly wait to begin her assault on them.


Author's Note: So here we meet Ash, an albino Twilight Storm and self-proclaimed princess of darkness and evil, and she is likely the main villain of the second season. We'll be seeing more of her soon as the story progresses!