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Iceshadow911247: That's impressive. Well, the fourth line in the chapter was a Shoo moment, and he is funny in a crazy sort of way. I think Fang would have to have Sanity to lose it. And yes. Yes I am. You laughed during a dark chapter like that? What the cheese is up with you?

Ice wolf: It's cool. And as for the sequel… I want to do a sequel, but I don't think it will be possible. But, I'm certain that you'll love the ending. Believe me, I want to do a sequel, but I already know how everything is gonna end, so It's just not possible. I'm sorry, but I'm touched that you like this story so much. Once again, deeply sorry.

Cat Anykay: Oh you have no idea. I'm glad I can keep you somewhat guessing.

Guest: Shen-Song's position in royalty. I already planned two. And I forgot all about that to be honest.

T-FighterX9: I like the second idea. I think I can incorporate it into the next chapter. So, have fun on Vacation!

If any of you thought the last chapter was dark, which I admit it was, I'm hoping this one seems a bit darker.

The Dragon Kingdom was once a beautiful place.

Greenest grass anyone has ever seen, the sky a brilliant blue, clouds like cotton, the ponds and lakes were like pools of sapphire, and the best part was, humans and dragons lived in harmony. The adults would work with the dragon's assistance, baby dragons and the children of the kingdom would play together in the valley, and people would ride on the dragons back and the dragons would entertain them at the end of the day with Fireworks.

This was no longer the case.

The green grass, blue sky, with cotton like clouds were replaced with an ashy landscape, red sky with no clouds but an everlasting smoke smell. The ponds were dried up and the lakes were used as bathing pools for the dragons. Dragons, under a spell that Fang cast on them, used the humans as slaves. The humans worked hard all day and sleep very little at night. They only got one meal a day. And the children, once they were ten, were forced to work in the factory until they were twenty-five.

First Squad (minus Sonia), Second Squad, Commander Apetrully, Shoo, Highroller, and the Zebra Brothers frowned at the scene below them.

"This doesn't look good." Alpha Girl commented.

"I'm having trouble putting a positive spin on this." Commander Apetrully said

"You're telling me, I'm losing to a stinking egg!" Shoo shouted angrily as he threw his cards, which he seemed to get out of thin air, in front of a Dragon egg.

Everyone else, who like Shoo was tied to the upper palace by chain connected to their hands and feet, glared at the man.

"If I could move my arm, I would slap you right know." Kow-Loon said

"I'll do you one better, when Fangy lets us free, I'll slap myself!" Shoo said happily

Everyone else groaned.

"I hope Mystique Sonia and Shen-Song are ok." Alpha Girl muttered.

"I'm sure they're fine." Lin Chung reassured her.

"I'm not entirely sure how safe Shen-Song and Yaksha are, but isn't that Sonia down there being tied to a wooden pole?" Highroller asked

Everyone glanced down to see Mystique Sonia, without Yaksha, trying her best to put up a struggle, but was easily tied to the pole. Soldiers started to pile logs and sticks around the base of the pole.

"Awe crud. This can't be good." Mighty Ray said

"Enjoying the view?" Fang's voice came from behind them. He walked out in front of them with the whisper voice soldier following behind him.

"I will enjoy kicking your but when we get out of these stupid chains!" Archer Lee shouted

"Guard the tower." With that, Fang left with the whisper voice soldier, who looked at the group with an apologetic expression.

Meanwhile, in the dungeon…

Yaksha and Shen-Song were tied together by chains and put in the darkest, scariest part dungeon.

"Yaksha, I got to tell ya man, this just plain sucks!" Shen-Song said. Yaksha nodded.

"I just wish I could do something! Anything!" As Shen-Song's anger began to rise, the metal started to become very, very hot. Yaksha winced.

"Did I just do something painful?" Shen-Song asked in concern. Yaksha nodded.

"What you just did, was the harnessing of your powers." A male voice said

Then, a pale blue, inch tall, see through figure appeared in front of Yaksha and Shen-Song. Their eyes widened. The man bared resemblance to Shen-Song

"You see the creepy but kind of cool man in front of us too Yaksha?" Shen-Song asked. Yaksha nodded. "Good. I thought I was turning into Shoo." Shen-Song sighed in relief.

"Shen-Song, you are a strong, powerful, kind, and gentle young man. I should know, I was just like you when I was your age." The man smiled. Shen-Song's eyes lit up.

"Shen-Wu? Dad?" Shen-Song asked happily.

"You are ready to defeat my brother." Shen-Wu said happily.

"But how do we get out without me hurting Yaksha?" Shen-Song asked

"Just imagine the chains melting around you. You should be resistant to fire." Shen-Wu said

Shen-Song did as he was told, and the chains turned into liquid metal around him.

"OK, that was pretty cool! But how can we save our friends?" Shen-Song asked as Yaksha hopped on his head.

"I believe he should know the answer." Shen-Wu pointed to a window and disappeared.

"A dragon? I mean that would be helpful but-"Shen-Song started as he noticed the daze look faded from the Dragon's eyes.

"We are ready to serve you, you're majesty!" A group of voices rang in Shen-Song's head

"Um… who are you guys?" Shen-Song wondered out loud causing Yaksha to look at him in confusion.

"We are the Dragons of the Dragon Kingdom! We have been waiting for your return; your mere gaze set us free from Fang's wicked spell." The dragons said in unison

"Shen-Song like being Dragon King!" Shen-Song rubbed his hand together in glee.

"We're happy you like being Dragon King!" The dragon's said in unison

"Do you guys always talk in unison?" Shen-Song asked.

"No." The dragons said

"Just bust us out of here." Shen-Song said

With Lady Green, Rosefinch, Commander of Darkness, and Wu the Wise…

"What is that guy going to get out of tying Sonia to a wooden pole?" Commander of Darkness asked.

The little group of heroes were in a cage so close to the wooden pole, Sonia could hear every word.

"Pleasure." Sonia said tiredly.

"Come again?" Wu asked

"He's crazy about me." Sonia explained tiredly.

"I think he's just plain crazy." Lady Green remarked.

"Don't worry Sonia, I'm certain First and Second Squad are doing what they can to save you." Rosefinch said in a reassuring voice

3 burly soldiers walked up onto the platform. Fang followed them onto the stage; he held a torch in one hand.

"Citizens of The Dragon Empire, today we witness one of the most cruel and unforgiving human beings to ever graze hidden kingdom, to be burned at the stake." Fang started

"You're burning yourself." Sonia commented tiredly.

A laugh went through the audience. Fang growled and the audience stopped. Fang approached Sonia.

"The time has come Mystique Sonia, you stand on the brink of the abscise. But I can prevent any dark burning fire to hurt such a delicate and beautiful flower like you…" Fang whispered in Sonia ear and smiled deviously.

The group in the cage heard every word.

"I think I just threw up a bit in my mouth." Wu muttered to the group. They all nodded while frowning in disgust.

"Choose me…" Fang smiled the most seductive smile he could muster, which made Sonia throw up a bit in her mouth. "Or the fire." Fang glared.

The group in the cage was about to blow chunks when Sonia mustered up all her energy and spit in Fang's eyes.

This caused her, the group in the cage, and the entire crowd to laugh hysterically.

"Always leave them laughing." Fang said darkly before throwing the torch on to the pile of wood at Sonia's feet.

The group in the cage jumped back at the intensity of the flames.

"NO!" The group in the cage cried.

Part 1, complete.