Chapter 4 : The fool and the blue hair.

All great movements are popular movements. They are the volcanic eruptions of human passions and emotions, stirred into activity by the ruthless Goddess of Distress or by the torch of the spoken word cast into the midst of the people.

Adolf Hitler

"Since I am not able to attack with Blaster blade, then I shall do this instead! Charge forward, King of Knights Alfred!"

I cannot control my own body anymore; it was as if some sort of magic is going on about wherever I am. Before I knew it, I was launching an aggressive attack at Gigarex with my Lionmane stallion that too is also under the influence of this madness.

"What is this power? Where does it come from?" Alfred asked himself, feeling a surge of power that he has never felt before in his entire life. His heart began to pump drastically and his muscles tightened. Raising his trusty sword at the direction of Gigarex while he charges at it and landed the sword at the giant roboticised dinosaur's head. "I apologised my friend, I really don't know what has become of me!" Alfred shouted.

The mighty dinosaur gave a loud roar, showing signs that he was in pain.

"First check! Critical get! Power to my other rear guard Maron! Critical goes to Alfred! Second check! Stand trigger get! Power and stand goes to Blaster Blade!"

And with that, I cut off 2 of Gigarex's cannons. I felt terrible after cutting off that beast's weapons. I hate it even more knowing that there is someone by the name of Aichi is controlling me in this senseless duel to the death.

"I…I…First damage check, draw trigger get! Power goes to the Vanguard and I draw a card. Now I have 5 damages and you have 3, if I get a heal trigger, I can still fight! Second check! …I lost. A critical trigger."

Alfred heard a lot of cheering after that, and was glad that this madness is over. "Now how do I…" Everything began to spin around him again and as he closed his eyes, everything disappeared and he was then awoken by his general Blaster Blade.

"My King! My King! Are you alright? Sire?"

Feeling groggy and not knowing what had transpired before this, Alfred gestured an ok sign and proceeded to get up from his bed. Only to be pushed down by Blaster Blade again. "My King, you must rest now. The kingdom is still in bad shape and so are you. We will take care of everything. The Yggdrasil Maiden, Elaine, will heal you of your wounds."

With a snap of Blaster blade's fingers, Elaine came through the door and sat down next to Alfred, placing her hands on his chest and began to chant a prayer for him. It was calming and soothing to Alfred and more importantly, it was effective.

As night befalls the land of the United Sanctuary, all was silent except that in the Dragon Empire nation.

"CURSE THAT CONFOUNDED CREATURE WHO DARED TO DO THIS AT ME!" roared Overlord who is obviously full of rage and bandaged throughout his body.

"Heil Overlord, you must not get up! You must rest in order to resume recovery of your wounds." The monk begged at the enraged Overlord, tugging Overlord's bandages in his right fist.

"I DON'T GIVE A DAMN ABOUT THAT! I WILL RIP HIM TO SHREDS THAT FAKE DRAGON!"

The rumble between the two creatures caused cupboards and wardrobes to fall down and some even break. Most of the servants of the Dragon Empire, were hiding elsewhere, away from their Master's rage.

Throughout the night in the Dragon Empire, it was the only noise that was made as all of the other dragons are on high alert. Nehalem the dragon knights were patrolling on the walls of the empire. It is paramount that their guards were kept up at all cost for the slightest drop of concentration would mean their downfall if the enemy were to catch them off guard. Guard Gryphons were placed outside the walls of the Dragon Empires as they are the first line of defence in case of invaders attacking.

However tonight was different than any other nights.

"Give safe passage for Miss Soul Savior Dragon!" one of the guards shouted.

The Dragon flew past the guards and landed on her two feet. Hearing the loud rampaging that was obviously made by Overlord, she walked through the hallway quietly. Compared to United Sanctuary, the Dragon Empire built their palace for those with the size of dragons. With the exception of one dragon, as he was too large.

Miss Soul tiptoed to the entrance of Overlord's door and just as she was about to place her claws on it, the door flung wide open and out a chicken went. After the chicken then came some embers.

"He will pay for what he has done to me!"

Overlord reached for anything his claws can grab and without knowingly, his rage has thrown him to the entrance of his room. His actions ceased immediately upon stumbling Miss Soul, who was standing at the side of the room's entrance door.

"What..purpose do you have here, miss?" asked Overlord, steadying himself.

"I am here to send you an invitation from King Alfred of the United Sanctuary. There will be a meeting of all the clans soon. Except for the invaders, of course." Miss Soul replied, stepping back from Overlord.

Upon hearing the invitation that Miss Soul had conveyed to him, Overlord took a deep breath and turned away. "Tell my friend King Alfred, that I will be joining him for the meeting. If you can be so kind, as to be my escort?" said Overlord, tapping his two index claws together. Since his scales are red, you cannot tell whether he was blushing or not.

"Well I never!" snapped Miss Soul, storming out of the castle.

This left Overlord shocked and speechless and before he knew it, Miss Soul had already left the Dragon Empire.

"Ack….ack…..ack…..what have I done…." Cried Overlord.

A shadow arose from behind Overlord and tapped his shoulder. "You are still too young my dear student."

Overlord turned around and genuflected with his right knee to the dragon that appeared before him.

It was the elder dragon, Waterfowl Dragon. His size was immense and was deemed a war veteran and a war hero.

"Master, I…"

"Don't have to say anything, my dear student. I have heard of your fight between you and your newfound enemy. I must say that this new enemy of yours have intrigued me. Nevertheless time is of the essence my dear student." said waterfowl.

"Come with me, my dear student. I think it is about time you better yourself for the new future. A change is coming, and so must you. To adapt to new surroundings is the key to survival as nothing stays the same forever."

"But Master! I am already the strongest dragon warrior out there! There is none that can match my powers should any come across m…"

"I think you see my point now, my dear student. Look at you, you are covered with bandages and yet you tried to hit on a female dragon." said waterfowl while covering his mouth to hide his muffling laugh.

As Overlord and waterfowl walked across the dark halls that are only filled with torches, they came onto the palace's fountain which was located underground of the castle. It was a fountain like no other, with Jade crystals formed the base of the fountain and everything on it. Its surrounding was filled with huge dragon statues, former Kings and generals of the Dragon Empire. Waterfowl, being huge, gestured Overlord to step back.

"I call upon thee, ancient dragons of the past. Heed my call! Time is of the essence and we need thy wisdom. I am only an old dragon who is waiting for death to consume me before I can join thy ranks. Hear me, O mighty dragons! Your child, your future, needs your assistance!" chanted Waterfowl. The same words were repeated over and over again.

Before long, the ceiling started to shake and rocks felled all over the place.

"It is time!" exclaimed Waterfowl with glee.

-to be continued-