Located on the outskirts of town was a used bookshop, which was exactly what Aiden was hoping for. What Aiden didn't hope for was to see Jesse. Which, unfortunately, he did. He groaned, and tried to avoid him. He didn't want to deal with him today. But today must have been his unlucky day, for Jesse saw him. Of course. Why not? And of course he'd walk straight towards him. What did Jesse want?
Aiden scowled as he approached. "What are you doing here?"
"Minding my own business. Like you should be doing," Aiden replied. He continued to walk away. Jesse turned to watch him go. This made Aiden feel a bit uncomfortable, so he quickly darted into the store.
Once again he found that unicorn story. Why did it keep popping up?! He forcefully shoved the book back into the shelf. There was something about that story... it made him feel angry, but he wasn't sure why.
We were better than them, a voice said in his mind. It sounded old and tired, but full of anger. It startled Aiden, and he looked around for who had said it.
They were always so full of themselves. They weren't all that. Show them what makes us better. What did that mean?
"Who are you?" Aiden demanded, trying to keep the fear out of his voice.
Hush, child. You are a part of me. I'm sorry I haven't had time to talk. Aiden could not believe this. He was going insane! Voices in his head?! It called him a 'part of him', but he had no idea who this voice belonged to. "Who are you?" He asked again.
Your father, of course. Listen, I need you to find your brothers and sisters. What...? Aiden was an only child, and was certain his father didn't sound like this. He wondered what his dad was up to...
Together, we can finally have the fame we deserve. This caught Aiden's attention.
"What..?"
We can destroy all the unicorns, once and for all!
…
That sounded stupid. He told this to the voice.
You may think that now, seeing as all unicorns vanished from existence. But not her. She's still out there, and I bet she has a bunch of children. A unicorn with children. Scary. This all sounded ridiculous to him. Why should he listen to the voice in his head?
You want to be popular, correct? Aiden blinked in surprise. He shouldn't have been surprised that a voice in his head could read his thoughts.
Then find her children. And destroy them. How could Aiden do that?
"Do you know where they are?" he asked.
No, the voice replied. Like you, they are disguised as humans. Wait... what did it mean, like him? That didn't make sense. Aiden was a human. Right...?
"What am I?" He didn't want to have to ask that, but he had to know.
You're my son, it said. A dragon. Aiden's heart pulsed heavily for a second, and he gasped in pain. Clutching his chest, he attempted to glare at the voice. It was, of course, impossible. But that didn't stop Aiden from trying.
"W-what do you mean?! I... you're lying! You're just a voice in my head!" Aiden screamed, getting the attention of a few costumers. They stared at him in fear, afraid that he had gone mad. He knew he wasn't... right?
Calm down, it ordered. You're a dragon, whether you like it or not. And I am the last pure dragon in existence. I am the Ender Dragon. Aiden's heart felt like it would literally burst. He fell to the ground. I know this hurts, but it's the only way for you to transform. After this, it will be slightly less painful. Most people backed away from him. One, however, stepped up.
"U-uhh, are you ok?" He asked. Aiden tried to get up. He put his hand on the bookshelf, but it slipped off. Aiden grunted.
"I-I'm fine," he lied. He didn't want help from anyone. Though, it was hard to get up... Was he also coming down with a fever?
Get out of that store. Your transformation will be... Well, just a little disturbing. We don't want to get you in trouble here, do we? Aiden didn't know why a dragon would care about an old bookstore, but he did want an excuse to get away from the others' horrified gazes. The person who approached Aiden earlier made his way to Aiden's side.
"Um, here, let me help you out," he offered. He grabbed Aiden and made him stand up. Aiden leaned against him, and let him walk him out. Once outside, Aiden noticed that Jesse was still there. Why?!
"Thanks..." Aiden grumbled, and he took a step on his own. The man who helped him took a step back.
He's very nice. I like him, the voice said. Aiden rolled his eyes. I wish that he was one of my children. I really hope he's not a unicorn.
"Ok, that still sounds really dumb." The voice grumbled. Well, it's a shame you still need to transform. He'll be scared. They all will. Aiden liked the sound of that. It's best if they fear him.
"Alright, so how do I do it?" he asked.
Just remember what you are... a dragon. Become one again. Your first transformation won't be complete, but it will be a start.
Aiden tried to focus, but it still seemed like a crazy idea. There was no way this was possible. Him, a dragon?
The voice sighed. I guess I'll have to help, like I did earlier. It's going to hurt.
I'm sorry.