Chapter 1: The Hunt Begins

-====4 Years ago====-

The skies turns dark as rainclouds formed a blanket across the sky as a dragon goes out on a hunt, as it glides along the woods in search for a prey, a loud explosion shook the canopy of the trees as a ballista stuck the dragon through its wings, shooting it off the sky into the dense woods.

Soldier: It's a hit! CHARGE!

A small platoon of soldiers and archers began attacking the downed dragon, but it retaliated enough to send the troops fleeing in fear as it bleed out from its severe injuries. Just a distance away, a flock of wyverns witnessed the battle and the leader of the flock, Dra'voniis, dived to the dragon with an intention to communicate with it. As Dra'voniis landed beside the dragon, the dragon blew fire around itself preventing Dra'voniis from going closer.

Dragon: Fly less, Blend in…. Take care of you kind… In no time at all… *coughs* your kind will too, be targeted by these evil humans… stay… safe…

As the dragon said its last words, the wind carried its name away, "Za'Fun". Silence filled the woods as the wind whistles by, at that moment, Dra'voniis stood still in disbelief.

Dra'voniis returned to his flock, as they arranged themselves to their original formation, a member of the flock asked Dra'voniis.

Wyvern: What happened down there? You were quite shaken up for a moment…

Dra'voniis stabilized his altitude and gave a stern reply of importance.

Dra'voniis: Inform the council that I want to host a meeting tomorrow, immediately.

Upon hearing Dra'voniis command, the Wyvern nods and flew off to the peak of the nest.

Soon after, Dra'voniis returned to his den where a soft comforting voice echoed from the cave.

?: Welcome back dear…

A female Wyvern emerges from the cave. As she gave Dra'voniis a comforting rub on his cheeks,

?: What going on? You seem quite pale and rather serious since your return, is there anything wrong?

Dra'voniis brushed his forehead on the female Wyvern,

Dra'voniis: My dear Luxon… I'm afraid that the Horde has been seeking refuge in this mountain for too long…

Luxon, wife of Dra'voniis, brushed her forehead back in reply,

Luxon: So… That was what the commotion that was outside, on about-

Dra'voniis interrupts Luxon as he turned towards the Council Hall.

Dra'voniis: and soon, we have to force our young to adapt and migrate.

Luxon was confused at Dra'voniis' sudden decision and began to question Dra'voniis.

Luxon: W-what do you mean migrate? Can't we just continue to live here? I mean… We have been living on this mountain since we were born… Don't you want our offsprings to grow and live here too?

Dra'voniis turned back and faced Luxon looking even more disappointed, speaking in a stern tone…

Dra'voniis: You are right about that and I agree, but… The Horde's only ally Dragon has just been slain, Za'fun. He's… dead….

As Dra'voniis finished speaking, he looked at the eggs Luxon had laid. As he looked back at Luxon, he continued,

Dra'voniis: The Dragon Hunt, Za'fun warned us about The Dragon Hunt… The Humans are getting more aggressive by the month.

Luxon stood in grief upon hearing of Za'fun's passing, shaking her head in disbelief, she went on to reply Dra'voniis.

Luxon: But… The Humans are just hunting the Dragons right? Plus the council made a diplomacy with the Humans, decades ago… And even placed a strict compliance against consuming of Human flesh…

Dra'voniis shook his head in disagreement,

Dra'voniis: I disagree with that… Remember when I told you about the missing Wyverns that we sent out for scouting missions?

Dra'voniis reminded Luxon as he recalled the past.

Dra'voniis: not to mention that Za'fun was never wrong…. Never once…

Luxon stood puzzled as she questioned Dra'voniis statement.

Luxon: What if Za'fun's prediction is wrong now? Can't we just live in peace here? For the Young ones?

Dra'voniis wrapped his wings around Luxon, and smiled as he calms Luxon down,

Dra'voniis: Alright, Alright. But promise me one thing.

Luxon looked up at him and asked,

Luxon: I'll keep them safe… Always…

Dra'voniis gave Luxon a small peck on her cheek and continued,

Dra'voniis: That. And teach the Young ones, Migration and Survival… For their sake.

Luxon licks Dra'voniis' cheek in reply.

As the dawn breaks, Dra'voniis and Luxon coiled up together around their eggs as they rest from a rather tiring day.

Morning comes as the Wyverns' High Council gathered upon Dra'voniis request, Dra'voniis stood at the podium and glanced at the numerous Wyverns, who had gathered from different Hordes. As the Council became silent, Dra'voniis started his announcement,

Dra'voniis: Good Morning, to all who have gathered here today, I apologize for my rude and untimely recall of the Council;

Dra'voniis slowly raised his voice, while he held his voice in a more serious tone.

Dra'voniis: for I have an announcement and news to make! First off! Za'fus, our ally, has fallen in the hands of the primitive Humans, killed without mercy. He warned us that the Humans are hunting down every single Dragon in the lands of Xeno'cia-

An Elder Wyvern interrupted Dra'voniis,

Elder: That's the Dragons' problem! After all! They are the ones who are causing the chaos! They deserve their extinction!

Ignoring the comment from the Elder, Dra'voniis continued,

Dra'voniis: Aside that, there has been reports of skinned and dead members of my Horde's hunting squads and the humans are using weaponry of which we have not seen before. Heed my warning, as much as I know, this mass slaughter may not be happening in Xeno'cia, this practice might be spread elsewhere as well.

Dra'voniis left the stand and the Council begun its discussion, however, they concluded to ignore Dra'voniis' warning. Hearing the conclusion, Dra'voniis took off flying back to his horde's nest, furious, Dra'voniis become more determined to save his family and his Horde.

-End of Chapter 1-