CHAPTER 3
When Blazer had heard that he was a dragon, he was starting to become curious. He wanted to ask more questions, but Ignitus prevented him from doing so.
"Now is not the time or place to be asking questions." Ignitus said. A portal had opened up between him and Blazer. "Step through and you shall meet me in my library."
In a bright flash that blinded Blazer for a few seconds, Ignitus was gone.
"What's going on around here?" Blazer thought for second. He then heard screeching noises and splashing puddles that were closing in on him. "I don't know what that is but I sure ain't staying to find out." With only seconds till trouble arrives, Blazer jumped through the portal and it closes.
Inside, he was spinning like crazy.
"Ugh! I think I'm gonna puke!" Blazer thought. As he came out of the portal, he landed on his feet, but fell down a second later. His face had turned into a toxic green color. His groaning was heard by Ignitus who just came around the corner.
"There's a balcony over to your right." Ignitus pointed towards two velvet curtains that lead to a balcony where Blazer madly ran to. Ignitus gave a slight chuckle when he heard him let it out. "He reminds me of when I first travelled through a portal." Ignitus thought. "From the looks of things, I'd say he has the worst."
He walked over to Blazer who was lying on his back trying to set his bearings straight while catching his breath at the same time.
"Feeling better?" Ignitus asked.
"Pretty much." When Blazer finally got his bearings straight he stood back up.
"I'm glad to hear that. Would you be so kind as to follow me?" Ignitus asked.
"Uh...okay." Blazer had followed him inside.
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It was a quiet walk that lasted for about three minutes. They made their way to the middle of the library. In the center was a pedestal where a large book stood.
"I can tell that you have many questions to ask." Ignitus said. "I don't have the answers to some of them but I am more than happy to help you."
"Um...okay." Blazer said. "I was wondering why I'm having-"
"I'm terribly sorry but before you continue, there are some things that I should tell you. Other than me talking to you in your dreams, do you remember anything else?" Ignitus asked.
"Sort of. All I seem to remember was a name and a strange figure trying to remove a bracer that looked like mine." Blazer raised his arm and showed him the bracer.
"You said you remembered a name correct? What was it?" Ignitus asked.
"If I remember correctly, it was Jeremy." Blazer then added, "Who is that?" "I wish I knew the answer to that." Ignitus answered. "I shall inform you once I find out."
Blazer realized that Ignitus was hesitant at the moment but decided not to do a thing about it for now.
"I suppose you wish to know more about yourself, Blazer." He nodded in response. "Very well. Before you came here, I had told you that you were a rare dragon. Much rarer than a purple dragon."
"What do you mean?" Blazer asked. "You are the Midnight Dragon. I thought they were all gone, but apparently, I was wrong. You are indeed the last of your kind. You have many different powers from many different dragons. You have the power to stop a great danger that threatens other dragons." Ignitus told him.
"All this...it-" Blazer was confused. "Relax. Everything will become clearer to you in due time." Ignitus said.
"And as for your powers, I can only help you with one. However, you must unlock that power. Once you do, I'll guide you on how to use it."
"I understand." Blazer said.
"Good." Ignitus said. "Guess there's only one thing for you to do. You must leave for Warfang."
"War...fang? What's that?" Blazer questioned.
"It's a dragon city. You should rest there. I suggest that should be extremely cautious when going alone, especially during night time."
"Okay Ignitus. Thank you." Blazer then added, "Wait a sec! How am I supposed to get there? I don't know how to fly." A portal had opened up next to him and he wasn't too happy about it. "You can't be serious."
"You can always jump off the balcony and brace yourself for impact." Ignitus said. "My memory may be a mess, but at least I know the meaning of the word 'Smart Ass', Ignitus." Blazer thought. "Well, here I go!" He jumps through the portal.
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Back on Earth, Stone was forced to hand over his badge after the incident with Blazer. Launa got a divorce and kicked him out of her house.
"COME BACK HERE AGAIN AND YOU'LL BE IN JAIL!" yelled Launa.
Stone had grabbed his stuff and walked away with a sad look on his face. "Now what do I do? Got no job, no house, no ride, a little bit of cash." Stone thought. "I lost everyone's trust now. I don't know who to turn to next anymore." Stone called for a taxi. "I should've let him continue his walk."
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Blazer finally came out the portal. He staggered a bit before he threw up again, but he regained his bearings once again.
"The path to Warfang is ahead of you." Ignitus continued, "It's about a ten day trek from where you are."
"Ten days huh? I think I can make it." Blazer said.
"Before you go, I want you to have something." Ignitus said.
Right in front of Blazer a small sack appear. He looked inside and saw some food, a blue, green and red crystal, and a small vile.
"Those should last you for the whole ten days."
"Thank you." Blazer said.
"Now listen carefully. To get to Warfang, you must travel through the Valley of Avalar. Right now, it's night time so you should sleep in the trees where no one can see you."
"I got it all. Thank you again, Ignitus." Blazer said.
"Be careful and good luck, young dragon." The portal closes and Ignitus' voice was gone.
"Man I feel tired. I should sleep before moving out in the morning." Blazer said. He took the sack and went to the nearest tree see spotted. He clawed his way up and fell asleep on a branch.
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