The Legend of Pyro: Cross Dimensions
Chapter 10: Practice Makes Perfect
Pyro stepped into the chamber and took up a defensive stance. The elder dragon pulled the lever and the gears and cranks began to turn. Pyro saw a target fly by and scorched with a fire ball. Five dummies came from behind and Pyro turned around breathed a large 'stream' of fire turning them to ash. Pyro was excited when more targets appeared right before him in a flash. Pyro decided to try something new he breathed fire on his hands and threw two fire balls at two separate targets. Pyro was feeling good, but was soon shocked when about 50 dummies surrounded him. Pyro was afraid at first but soon calmed down to face the challenge. Pyro unleashed the full power of his fire stream, but it wasn't enough there were still more dummies and targets all around him.
Pyro suddenly started to panic when his father's voice spoke in his head once again. "Pyro, remember what I said focus your power until it has nowhere to go but out." Pyro closed his eyes and spread his wings lifting himself into the air. His body suddenly began to radiate with fire as he crossed his arms across his chest. Pyro suddenly opened his eyes and unleashed a mighty roar that shook the entire chamber. Suddenly his body let out a huge explosion of fire and incinerated everything around him. The teacher shielded the other students from the blast as Pyro continued his roar. When everything got quiet everyone looked down in the chamber and saw Pyro on one knee breathing hard; when they looked around all they saw was ash and charred wood and brick.
Pyro stood in the middle of all the debris and started walking out of the chamber. Pyro walked to see the other dragons staring with shocked faces as he walked by. By then Volt had come to get Pyro and take him to the next area. Pyro was ready to move to the next training area when he heard a voice call our "Hey, wait up!" Pyro turned around to see Star running towards him. Star stopped and began to speak, "Listen Pyro, I'm sorry about what I said earlier, you were just trying to help. Also I was wondering if you could teach me how to shoot a fire stream like you did." Pyro was surprised at the sudden request, but noticed she was blushing. He let a quick smile come across his face and said, "Sure, but only if you teach me how to shoot a fire-ball the way you do." Star suddenly looked up to see Pyro smiling, and laughing. She then smiled back and said, "It's a deal". With that Pyro was off to the next training arena.
Pyro asked Volt what training was next. He responded saying, "Next we have flight training, since most dragons have wings we need to make sure they know how to use their wings to their advantage". Pyro then saw a large field in front of him and began to walk towards it. Once he arrived he saw many dragons flying through goals and loops in the sky or on the ground. Pyro was amazed by the sight and ran to the instructor nearby. Pyro stopped behind the other students and started listening to the instructors words. "Okay class today we are going to have a race, you will start here and go through each of the goals. Once you have gone through all the goals you will grab that red flag above me and touch down here on this platform". Pyro soon started to feel nervous he had only flown once and didn't go that well. Pyro then heard the instructor tell the other dragons they had 15 minutes to prepare themselves; to Pyro that would not be enough. Pyro started practicing he tried to stay in the air, but he kept wobbling and couldn't keep his balance. Pyro then stared to relax and his wings started to flap normally. Pyro felt a something click in his mind and he started flying. Pyro felt that he just belonged in the air and took off. Pyro flew through many gates and loops; the other dragons soon noticed and started watching him. Pyro came down feeling confident about the race. One of the dragons who watched the demonstration stepped out of the crowd and walked towards him.
Pyro saw the dragon out of the corner of his eye and began to face him. This dragon was black and had a few blue marks along his paws, sides, and tail; he also had silver horns and a tail spear. That was some pretty fancy flying, the young dragon spoke breaking the silence. "Thanks!" Pyro replied he then asked, "By the way what's your name?" The dragon quickly replied "I'm Skye, and you are?" "I'm Pyro, nice to meet you." Skye's eyes widened when he heard this "You mean the king?" "Yes." Pyro replied with a (what's the big deal face) on. Skye's surprised face went away and a nice smile replaced it. Skye then asked, "What are you doing here?" "I came here for training, if I'm going to be a good king I need to know the basics." Skye started laughing and nodded in agreement. A horn soon sounded and both of them turned their heads to see the other dragons getting ready for the race. Skye said, "We better hurry come on". Pyro quickly followed and took up his position.
Skye leaned over and whispered, "Don't think I'm going easy on you just because your royalty." Pyro laughed and said, "Hah, I wouldn't want it any other way, just try and keep up." The horn sounded and all the dragons took off. Skye was in the lead with two dragons behind him and Pyro behind them. Pyro saw the first goal and passed through it. Skye noticed that Pyro was behind, but he kept his focus and stayed ahead. Pyro saw the next goal coming up and he needed to pass the dragon in front of him. Pyro suddenly felt like someone was guiding his wings as he started to gain speed.
Pyro flew past the dragon before him and kept flying; when he got close to the gate he folded his wings back, and flew through. Pyro was neck to neck with the next dragon and neither of them was going to let up. Pyro saw the gate coming up and knew that they both couldn't fit through that goal; Pyro once again felt something on his wings and a strange image passed through his mind of a maneuver. Pyro flapped his right wing and tucked his left doing a barrel roll passed the next dragon. Pyro flew through the goal and he soon caught up to Skye. Pyro was a few inches behind Skye who was getting closer and closer to the last goal. Pyro felt another image pass through his mind showing him another maneuver. Pyro pulled back and with a single flap of his wings he jetted forward, and spun; Pyro flew by like a missile passed sky and flew through the finale goal. Pyro then dived down and grabbed the flag and landed on the platform below him. Pyro felt glad that he had won, but he was wondering what was happening to him.
Pyro stepped down from the platform and saw Skye running towards him. Skye started talking and said, "That was amazing, how did you do that?" Pyro replied "I don't know it, was just instinct I guess." Skye looked at him with a confused look on his face, but decided not to dwell on the subject. The two dragons soon took off into the air with smiling faces as they chased each other across the sky. Pyro's escort soon came to pick him up and stood by the gate, waiting for the young king to finish his game. Pyro saw Volt by the gate and flew down to great him. The two dragons soon left the field, but before Pyro was out of site Skye shouted, "See you tomorrow!"
Pyro turned around and shouted, "I'll be there!" Pyro then turned to Volt and asked, "What training is up next?" Before the lightning dragon could speak he heard a loud grumble coming from Pyro's stomach; Pyro lowered his head in embarrassment. The dragon smiled and said, "Well judging by the sound of your stomach, it's time for some hunting practice."