CHAPTER 4 - Dragonoid Bond
All was quiet in Vienna City; the streets were empty, the lights dimmed in buildings, and the sky was dark with only the twinkling stars watching over the land.
In a forest not to far, many Monster slept. All the energy they released under the warm sun must be replenish under the gentle glow of the moon. All was at peace.
But suddenly, the earth rumbled beneath its surface. Monsters awoke from the shakiness, running away to find somewhere safe. A massive light burst through the ground, the rising of multiple Drops flowed exponentially.
Light flooded through the cracks headed towards the streets of Vienna City. Another burst of light from the ground caused the building around to shake and crumble. Dust and smoke rising the already darken streets.
What came out of the thick dust clouds were a pair of angry red eyes. Heavy footsteps cracked the stone floor beneath them. A vicious roar echoed throughout the city, sending waves of cutting wind, shattering windows of the buildings.
Alarms began blaring, alerting every citizen. Panic spread like fire.
The dragon now roams free onto its territory.
Just moments before the incident, everyone's attention was towards the now awaken Tamadora. Who was currently held like a baby by Ace while being fed with egg omelette rolls. The dreamy look on its face says about everything.
"Aww! This is heaven, tama!~"
Ace giggled at Tamazo's (apparently that was his name) display of happiness. He knew his mom's cooking was five-star quality, but that doesn't stop Ace from feeling proud of her.
"I'm glad you love eating my mom's cooking. There is nothing that could compare her cooking with."
"Right, tama!" Tamazo waved his arm at Rena. "This is so delicious! Tamazo wants more, please tama.~"
Though she was at first weary about the awoken Tamadora, Rena couldn't help but laughed. "Between you and Devi, I might have to close the restaurant tomorrow due to low on ingredients."
Just like how I remembered them. Gluttonous Monsters with no shame whatsoever.
"I don't eat that much, devi," Devi grumbled, crossing his arms. The black Tamadora wasn't akin on having something remotely in common with the other. "But let's get back on topic here! What are we going to do now that the other Tamadora decided to hatch himself, devi? What are we going to tell the Ancients, devi?"
Devi wasn't looking forward to reporting this to the Ancients, especially to the Ancient of Darkness, Daphness.
Oh boy, how much Devi doesn't want to report to her.
"Don't be such a party pooper. We are all friends, tama!~" Tamazo giggled. Devi looked just about as offended as he feels inside.
"I'm not your friend, devi!"
"Aww! Don't be mean, tama."
"Gah!" Devi face-palmed.
Lance said nothing as he continues to observe both Ace and Tamazo. Both the younger boy and Monster had already form a tight bond; just like the one the Dragonoid form with Devi long ago. It would be a problem to separate them. Lance's heart beats a bit faster when he saw Ace softly smiling down as he continues to feed Tamazo almost like a mother feeding to her child.
Why does the image seems right to Lance?
Ace hummed a low tune while feeding Tamazo. This reminded him the times when he took care a couple of young Monsters when they either became sick or hungry. Of course his mom scolded him for sneaking food out without permission.
A slight tingle in the back of Ace's mind stop his movement. His blue eyes became hazy and his hands started to tremble.
Tamazo tilted his head confusingly. "Something wrong, tama?"
Rena instantly shifted to her mother hen mode. "What's wrong Ace?" She then saw the look on her son's face. Fear gripped her heart. No. Not that again.
"Anger...pain…" Ace's voice wavered as a roar of a dragon echoed.
And that was what broke Lance's thoughts. "Everyone get down!" The Dragonoid lunged across to get to Ace, who strangely enough have the same thought. Ace (with Tamazo in his arms "tama!") swiftly jumped straight into Lance's arms as a blinding light burst through the sky. Strong winds shattered the windows, shards of glass scattered in the air.
"Ace!" Rena cried out, quickly cradling Devi in the same protective hold as they took cover from the falling shards.
"Master Lance!" Devi yelled, worried and maybe slightly annoyed at how his partner decided to protect Ace and Tamazo first. But that's something Master Lance would do, devi.
The light and wind die down, leaving a mess everywhere in the room. Lance crouched down on the floor, cradling Ace in his arms with his blue cloak shielding them from the falling glass. Tamazo jumped out of Ace's arms, floating near with wide black eyes filled with concern.
Rena and Devi came to their side quickly. Each of their faces with different degrees of worry and panic.
"Are you alright, Master Lance? Did you get cut? What's with him, devi?"
"Oh Ace, please don't do this. I can't lose you again."
"What's wrong with Ace, tama?"
Ignoring the commotion around him, Lance looked down to see Ace breathing heavily, face slightly red and his blue eyes still glazed with the same haziness. Yellow eyes narrowed at the trail of tears running down the younger boy's face. He gently wiped them away before cupping a flushed cheek.
"Tell me what's wrong." A tender whisper from pale lips.
Ace, still in a trance, slowly tilted his head up towards Lance. He whispered, "Please help them, Lance. They're in pain...so much pain." Another deep roar echoed outside, causing the house to shake briefly before settling. Ace's eyes shimmered with tears, pleading. "Please Lance. Help...them…"
Lance helplessly watched those blue eyes disappeared as Ace fallen back unconscious. His arms tighten for a moment, bring the boy closer to the other. He shifted his glare back outside through the shattered windows just as his blue D-Gear began beeping in his pocket.
"That was a Drop Impact," Rena stated instead of question. Her eyes not leaving her son's still form. "You know what to do, Dragon Caller."
The air around the Dragonoid seems to crackle. "I'm well aware." He took another look at the sleeping boy in his arms. His sharp glare soften a bit, brushing away the remaining trail of tears with his hand. "I'll come back."
He carefully transferred Ace to Rena's outstretched arms. He stood up with a fiery determination in his eyes. "Devi, let's go." Lance quickly ran out of the house with Devi following frantically.
"Wait for me, devi!"
Rena and Tamazo watched them go. The Tamadora floated back towards Ace, nuzzling the soft, auburn hair with his cheek. His teary black eyes looked into Rena's blue eyes deeply.
"Is Ace going to be alright, tama?"
Rena caressed her hand through Ace's hair, hoping the gentle touch will ease her son's troubled mind. Whatever is happening outside was going to be massive. She pray for Lance to succeed and hopefully come back to Ace.
"Only when Lance comes back will Ace be alright."
Because the Dragonoid Bond connected them long ago without them knowing.
Many people were evacuating from the destroyed areas with the help of the SDF. Men in black uniforms lead the citizens to a safe zone as the others prepare tanks.
The SDF activated the special barrier to keep the incoming dragon from going to other residential areas while simultaneously keeping the innocents from going near the battle zone.
Battle tanks already patrolling the deserted streets, ready to take fire.
"Dragon closing in. Tank-2, it is in front you. Do you have a visual?"
"Negative Commander. No sign-" Just then, the building next to them exploded, crumbling down like sand. The massive blow turned the tank around violently.
An enormous dragon emerged from the dust. It destroyed the building in front, not caring for the humans next to it.
"Visual clear. Ready to fire cannon."
"Fire!"
Rounds of shots fire at the dragon, exploding at contact. It hardly made any damage other than aggravating the already angry Monster. The dragon send a huge ball of fire, burning the building from the inside, sending the tank to retreat.
On the roof of another building, Lance and Devi observed the dragon. Lance smirked, "So, his element is fire." Devi scoffed, irritation written all over his face.
"Not only that, he's a stray too. Probably warming things up before the big boss arrives, devi."
Lance's mind flashed back to Ace's teary plea. "We need to end this fast before the worst happens. Devi, you stay up here until I call for you." His partner saluted.
"Roger, devi!"
The Dragonoid leaped off the roof, landing into a crouch just a few meters away from the dragon. He steeled his eyes against the bloody red ones. Lance can feel not only anger but pain from the Monster.
The dragon didn't want to do this, but he won't go against his sudden destructive desires.
Drop Impacts have that kind of effect on Monsters. Such phenomenon can enhance or alters any being's senses whether it came out as a good or bad thing.
I couldn't blame him one bit.
Lance pulled out his blue D-Gear and a blue Egg Drop. "Don't be afraid. I'll remove your pain right now." With a flick of the wrist, he sets the blue Egg Drop into his D-Gear. "My allies. I command you based on our ancient agreement and my blood, release your powers and take down the enemy!"
His D-Gear glowed bright and the wind around the Dragonoid swirled around, blowing his cloak upward. The atmosphere around crackled with intense power coming from by Lance's words.
"Release!"
A shot of blue light came and revealed a Water-Dark Monster: Water Blade, Aoyaiba.
With quick speed, Aoyaiba strike the fire-wood dragon with an arm. Before the enemy could retaliate, the water-dark dragon attacked once more but with its tail. The other flew back a bit from the onslaught offense.
Lance raised his hands and called for Water Drops. He directed a row of three to Aoyaiba who then absorbed the Drop Power into its body. Lance done this two more times, increasing his dragon power more.
Aoyaiba leaped into the air again, striking its opponent with its tail, causing the other to smash against the side of a building.
Lance watched all this blankly. "Do you understand? You need to leave." His words said calmly yet filled with authority. The dragon seems to not like this as it sends sharp vines towards Lance.
Before they could even touch him, another Water Monster appeared protecting Lance with its wings. Crystal Aurora Dragon.
"Idiot…" Lance muttered. Crystal Aurora Dragon did not like what the fire-wood dragon tried to do before. With a fierce roar, it leaped into the air, striking on top of the enemy. The Dragonoid was about to send Drop Power to his dragon, but stopped to look below him.
Devi groaned in despair. "This is not good, devi."
"What's not good, tama?" said a cheery voice behind the black Tamadora. Devi jumped in surprised. He turned around to find Tamazo with him on the roof.
"What are you doing here, devi?!"
"Tamazo is on a mission. Need to be here until the end, tama. Now, what's not good, tama?" Tamazo scooted over to stand beside Devi.
"Mission! Why are you-oh never mind, devi." Devi was just about done with his light counterpart. He signed, "Because Master Lance cannot give any more Drop Power because there's not much Water Drops, devi. Since there's just building around here, he can't attack without Drops, devi."
Tamazo made a gesture of rubbing his chin, seemingly contemplating the situation. "This isn't good, tama. Your partner is about to be dragon food, tama."
"Master Lance won't be defeated so easily, devi! He can find a way out of this no problem, devi!"
"Then, how is he going to get more Water Drops, tama?!"
At the same time, Rena was replacing a dry cloth with a cool, wet one on Ace's feverish forehead. When Rena finally got Ace to bed, she immediately went to find a water bowl and cloths for her son's state.
She brushed the sweaty bangs to the side. "Hang on, Ace."
Her hand then recoiled as soon as Rena saw Ace opened his eyes slowly. She gasped when Ace's blue eyes started glowing into a beautiful light-blue.
"Lance...Water Drops…" Ace breathlessly whispered. The air around him grew lighter as he closed his eyes.
Rena watched this all, tearing up a bit. Your connection is strong even from a long distance. I believe in the both of you.
Tamazo gasped when his red star glowed brightly. "Tama!"
Devi yelled, "What is it this time, devi?!"
Out of nowhere, many Water Drops appeared around Lance's feet. "What?" He looked up to see Tamazo with Devi, who both are staring with their jaws dropping. "But how-" His mind suddenly flashed back to Ace. His senses were telling him this was happening because of the boy, no matter how impossible it was.
He created Drops from such a distance. What else can you do?
Lance raised his arm, quickly forming five Drop Power and sending all to his water dragon. Crystal Aurora Dragon can feel its power increased. With a mighty roar, it send an ice beam towards the fire-wood dragon.
The dragon screeched from the icy attack. With such intensity and power, the fire-wood dragon became frozen. It completely shattered into pieces, leaving nothing but red sparkles behind. The particles flew towards the forest.
"Amazing, tama!~" Tamazo cheered, clapping joyfully. Devi, however, was far from looking happy.
"I knew it! I'm up, devi!" He flew down towards Lance. Tamazo blinked, baffled at his dark counterpart's sudden leave.
"What's with him, tama?"
Suddenly, the light from the Drop Impact in the forest glow more intense. Lance shifted forward, ready to face what is coming. "Get ready, Devi."
Devi landed with a soft thud. "He's the main battle, devi!" He reached into his purple star and pulled out an Armor Drop.
Out of the forest, a massive Dark Monster came with a vicious roar. The screech shattered more windows and the power from it alone cracked some building.
Chaos Devil Dragon finally appeared.
Tamazo gulped, starting to sweat from the sheer size of the dark dragon. "That's one huge dragon, tama."
Lance set the Armor Drop into his D-Gear. "Dragon Lord Zaerog Armor!" He whipped his cloak out of the way. "Cross-On!"
In a flash, Lance's entire body donned with a navy, dark dragon armor with a pair of green-to-red wings on his back. Tamazo whistled, "Not bad, tama!"
Lance dodged an attack from the dark dragon. He lead his opponent further into a wide alley. He took out his D-Gear and two Egg Drops: one blue and the other purple. He set them both into the device.
"My allies, release your powers and take down the enemy!"
Two shots of blue and purple ball of lights appeared, revealing a pair of Monsters. One was the Sea-Dragon and the other was a dark dragon.
Plesios and Pierdrawn.
Tamazo's eyes sparkled. "If only Ace was here to see this! This is so cool, tama! But what's with the clown-looking one, tama?"
Devi spun around, irritated as though he could hear Tamazo commentary. "Would you be quiet already, devi?!"
"Never, tama!"
With all four of his dragon allies in front, Lance activated his Armor Drop special ability. "Black Dragon's Wrath, activated!"
He created a storm of Water and Dark Drops around his feet. He then makes multiples of Drop Powers for each of his dragon, increasing their powers. All four dragons charged towards Chaos Devil Dragon, each attacking from different sides. The dark dragon roar from the pain, backing away slightly.
Lance then send more Drop Power. "You need to cool your head."
His dragon allies send blasts of icy beams towards the dark dragon. It slowly became frozen, unable to move.
Devi, with his arms on his hips, proudly stated, "We did it, devi!"
The ice around the dragon began to crack. The dark dragon free itself from its icy imprisonment, but came out much calmer, less angry.
Lance sighed in relief. He send a soft smile towards the now calm dragon. "I'm sorry for roughing you up. But you understand that you shouldn't be here." Chaos Devil Dragon seems to understand Lance's words. "Go back to where you belong."
Tamazo grinned from his place on the roof. "Looks like a happy ending, tama."
Of course, he had to take his words back when a barrage of cannons fire at the dark dragon. The SDF Commander ordered his men to keep firing.
"Are they trying to get kill, tama?!"
Lance and Devi watched in horror. The Dragonoid gritted his teeth. "Idiots!"
The dark dragon became even more enraged than before. It swiped at the tanks, causing them all to retreat from the area.
Lance held his arms out. "Lend me the Dragon Lord's dark powers. Gravity Breath!" He shoots dark pulses at dark dragon, trying to calm it down. The action seems to work as it began to back away.
One of the SDF men came forward. "Wow! He defeated the dragon!"
This made the dark dragon turned its sight to the remaining soldiers. It opened its mouth, charging a ball of dark energy.
Devi yelled, "It's charging up a Hell Ball! Run, devi!"
Tamazo gasped in horror, "They're doom, tama!"
Before Hell Ball came to contact, Crystal Aurora Dragon shielded the soldiers just in time. Lance jumped in front of his dragon. "All of you back away now." Yellow eyes glared the men down, sending shivers down their spines. They immediately retreated further.
Chaos Devil Dragon began to get more agitated. Ready to attack if no one can stop it.
Lance clenched his hands into fists. There's not enough Water and Dark Drops left. I need more power.
Rena watched her son's eyes opened once more with the same light-blue glow. You are giving too much, Ace. Please be careful.
"Please hurry, Lance."
Ace's breathing grew heavier and more labored. He can feel the Monster's pain and distress greatly. He even sense the distress from another, but this one was familiar to Ace.
Lance...the sky, the night, the stars...the wind, the clouds… Feel!
Sparkles rained down on Lance, each one revealing a Water or Dark Drop. Now there was a surge of them around Lance. The Dragonoid closed his eyes, whispering, "Thank you."
Tamazo and Devi cheered. "That's what I'm talking about, tama/devi!" Devi, however, immediately screamed after that.
"Quit copying me, devi!" All he got back was Tamazo laughing.
With outstretched arms, Lance formed six Drop Power towards his dragon allies. "Go!"
By his command, each one strike with all their might. Chaos Devil Dragon felt overwhelmed by their attacks, each one much stronger than before. With one final burst, the dark dragon was defeated.
It disappeared into purple sparkles. The particles became Dark Drops as they lowered themselves down into a crater where the dragon once stood, disappearing into thin air.
Devi sighed, suddenly feeling exhausted. "What a night, devi." He jumped when he heard the same cheery voice.
"You can say that again, tama!"
"Would you stop doing that, devi?!" Tamazo answer in the form of a hug, much to his dark counterpart's annoyance.
Lance transformed back into his normal attire. He wrapped his cloak back onto himself. "What are you doing here in the first place?"
Tamazo leaped back from his cuddling with Devi. "On a mission, tama! Have to make sure you come home to Ace, tama!"
Lance raised an eyebrow at the white Tamadora. "I see."
Devi smacked Tamazo upside the head. "Of course Master Lance is coming back, devi. He keeps his words far better than anyone I know, devi."
Black eyes blinked oh-so-innocently. "Like you, tama?"
"Like me, devi!" Proud smirk turned into a frown. "Hey!"
Lance shook his head at their antics. He walked away from them and headed towards the direction of Ace's house. "Hurry it up, you two." The two Tamadora followed the Dragonoid frantically.
"Wait for me, tama/devi!"
Lance looked down to his hand. He recalled the feeling when those Drops appeared suddenly during his fight against the dragons.
You are more than who you are, Ace. Why do you hide such potential?And how are you the only one who can make me feel this way?
The Dragonoid will find the answers he seeks. However, he felt pleased to know he didn't have to wait for years this time.
Author's Note: Again, I apologize for this late update. This was suppose to be out on Wednesday night, but things got in the way again. Never let your little cousins play in the same room where you type your stories; they would only ruin things for you.
Anyways, as you can see, I was able to put the first two episodes into this chapter. Even though there were suppose to be more characters, I am saving that for the next chapter. This one was all about the dragon battles.
I hope you guys love how I characterized Ace, Lance, Tamazo, Devi, and Rena. They seem a bit different from the anime, but rest assured that this is how I wanted them to be. Plus, I can't help but write them like these! Also, I hope you all like the moments between Ace and Lance. Their bond has more depth than you know. All will be reveal in the future!
Please leave a review or comment for this chapter! I hope to see you guys soon!