Sorry that it took me until Sunday to upload it, but Saturday was filled with practice and I only got a chance to type today. I hope you enjoy this chapter! :D
The crowd that we flew over cheered at seeing us in armor. I waved a little but felt very exposed and unsure. Julie seemed to love the attention, smiling brightly and waving every now and then. Bleu and Dawn began to lower when we reached the door we came out of earlier when we first arrived. Sarah and a couple hundred men and women stood there on horseback and dragons waiting for us.
"Wow." I breathed. "And there are supposed to be thousands more right?" Julie asks in disbelief. I nod my head. When Bleu and Dawn walk up to them, Sarah opens the camouflaged door and all the men follow behind Sarah. We walk close behind them, obviously not wanting to get lost.
We walked for about half and hour, which killed Julie of boredom until Sarah finally pointed to an exit. "Let's go, the rest of the tribes will be here soon." The men and women all nodded, the sound of metal clanged as they tried to get outside. Bright light poured down on us as we exited from the dark tunnels. I glance back and see we have come out of a similar tree like we did before.
Sarah stopped her horse and turned to make sure all of us got out. "We need to reach the clearing. Stay quiet, and low. Last thing we need is a creeper or skeleton to notice us." The soldiers followed her in silence as we trudged on till we reached a meadow with high grass that came up to their waists. Bleu turned his head to his right looking intently in that direction. "What is it?" I whisper. He begins to walk towards it, but Sarah cuts him off.
"Get your dragon back in position!" She snapped. Bleu narrows his eyes at her but continues to look to his right. Soon other dragons did the same, noticing something we didn't. Julie pointed to some grass moving in the distance. "The other tribes!" She said excitedly. Sarah turned and reared her horse so she could see over the grass. She saw the tops of helmets and shields and nodded to the rest of us. "Forward."
The soldiers marched in unison, staying synchronized. Pretty soon, the other opposite tribe's general recognized us rode his horse to Sarah. He was very tall and wore a dark green cloak and helmet. "Greetings." He called. Sarah nodded, "Likewise. Did the word spread to the existing tribes?" "Yes, I sent my messenger riders to inform the others." Sarah smiled approvingly. "Let us head to the East where the kingdom is located."
She raised her hand signaling us to march onward with the other tribe. "All dragon riders take to the sky. Warn us if enemies are approaching." I poked Bleu's side with my foot and he rose to the air; Julie not far behind us. I looked back to see all of the riders follow Julie and I. Dawn huffed in a superior tone and the other dragons huffed back. Dawn flew ahead of Bleu and the rest of the dragons followed behind her. Bleu flapped his powerful wings, keeping up with her.
We flew Eastward for and hour before we saw the kingdom rise in the distance. "Julie," I shouted over the wind, "Bring the dragons down, we need to have some cover!" She nodded in agreement and leaned forward as Dawn spiraled down closer to the army. The other dragon riders followed her. The army had doubled in size as other tribes met us along the way here.
About 3,000 people were below us marching in rhythm. Bleu and Dawn flew to the back of the army and landed walking along with everyone else on horseback. The heavy armor I wore made me sweat as the sun's rays rained down on us.
When we were about 1 mile from the kingdom we heard a piercing scream strike the quiet atmosphere. A dark cloud rose above the city, swirling like a tornado up into the sky blocking out the sun. We stopped abruptly. Bleu growled threateningly, sending a chorus of low roars through the dragons. I pulled out my diamond sword, my hand shaking. Julie got handed a bow from one of the riders and a quiver of arrows.
Another shriek pierced the air and then I saw it. It's huge muscular body rising from the smoke. It's evil eyes shining brightly. "You challenge me? Your efforts are wasted!" He roared deafeningly, rising higher into the air. "Enderman!" He called. "Destroy them!" Purple dust swirled around tall figures as they appeared near us. The growled fiercely sending the horses in a tizzy.
"To the city, and go to high ground!" Sarah yelled urging her horse to an Enderman. She yelled out a battle cry and stuck it in its stomach. It screeched in pain and swiped at her face. She blocked it with her shield. "Julie, Leo, get the riders in the sky, now!" One of the officers called.
We didn't waste time. Bleu and Dawn shot up into the sky like a rocket. Their powerful wings pressing against the winds that dared to push them back down. The rest of the dragons followed, staying tightly packed as a unit so they could handle the wind together. I heard battle cries come from the warriors sitting atop the dragons. Julie was doing the same. I soon realized I as well was doing it. Julie and I both guided the riders through projectiles that flew past us from the tornado.
We were almost to the kingdom. I could see the houses and some people rushing to get inside. They were looking up in fear. I followed their gaze and saw the Ender Dragon eyeing us. On his back sat King Jorge, or the former king. His face was twisted with rage. He held an enchanted bow in hand and was aiming it at us.
"You can not defeat the Ender King!" He shouted letting the arrow fire. I heard a dragon scream in pain as it shot through its wing. I turned to see a man and his dragon fall out of the sky, the dragon desperately trying to gain air again. I turned back to the king, anger marked all over my face. The Ender Dragon smiling evilly. His booming laughed echoed throughout the dark sky. More arrows were shot, and more screams could be heard.
"Spread out!" I shouted. But no one heard me. Bleu roared back to the remaining dragons and they soon dispersed, heading in different directions toward the kingdom. Julie and I stayed head on toward the Ender Dragon. Julie pulled back her bow and aimed it at an Enderman that had spawned atop one of the dragons. It teleported away and showed up on her dragon, she got up and ran to it, pulling out her sword. "Bleu!" I shouted.
Bleu turned and opened his mouth wide, I heard churning come from his mouth, "Julie! Move!" Julie hopped backwards as the fire shot from Bleu's mouth, burning the Enderman to a crisp. Dawn shook herself to free the ashes of the Enderman from her scales. Julie pulled up on Dawn's spikes, making her rise into the dark clouds. I tried to follow her but an arrow whizzed by Bleu's wing.
He spiraled avoiding it. I looked up to see the Ender Dragon flying towards me. "Fool!" He bellowed. I felt my stomach clench in fear. The dragon's bright eyes glowed with vengeance and hatred. My mouth dried; as he got closer everything seemed to go in slow motion. I could no longer hear the loud wind rushing past my ears, nor cold I hear the battle cries from both sides of the armies. My eyes locked with the Dragon's. This was my future? To face off with a beast of great magnitude…how am I supposed to accomplish this?
All these thoughts vanished when I saw a glimpse of Dawn's yellow sales from above. This wasn't over. I shouted into the wind, standing up and holding out my sword. Bleu cried out viscously, flying faster towards the Dragon. The dragon was so focused on me he never even noticed Julie and Dawn above him. She pulled back her bow aiming it at Jorge. She almost hesitated, but let the arrow fly from her hand.
It drove straight into Jorge's heart. He gasped arching backwards. Tears stung Julie's eyes as she watched him. The Ender Dragon looked up at Jorge with outraged eyes. Jorge smiled weakly to Julie and I, "Thank you…" He mouthed. He slipped off the Dragon's back with the smile still on his lips. The Ender Dragon's eyes narrowed at Julie and he lunged at her. But he had forgotten I was there.
Bleu unsheathed his claws and grabbed at the Ender Dragons neck. A loud roar erupted from the Dragon as Bleu sunk his claws in more. He shook us off, sending us back a little. Dawn dived next, going for his head. He snapped at her, but she flew away, Julie sending two arrows into his side.
He grunted in pain as they pierced his muscles. Bleu flew underneath him, me plunging my sword into his tail. "You rat!" The Ender Dragon cursed. He lashed his claws out at Bleu, slightly scraping his side. Bleu roared in pain but continued flying up.
I heard more screeches of pain come from the Dragon. I looked back to see more riders advance upon him. "Julie, Dawn, go for his wings!" I yelled over the wind that was picking up. I turned Bleu back to the Dragon. He tucked in his wings, making him cut through the air like a bullet. Bleu stretched out his claws and struck the arms of the Ender Dragon's wings. Dawn and Julie came down on his other wing not a second after.
He flapped wildly, trying to shake us off. But Dawn and Bleu held tight. I pulled back of Bleu's saddle, making him release the Ender Dragon. Julie did the same. Once we did this the Dragon tried to gain air again but it was too late. The ground loomed below him and he crashes to the ground with a thud. The riders circled above him above a mile up, keeping an eye out for Julie and I as we flew closer to him.
Bleu and Dawn hovered over him and we jumped down off their backs. I made my way up the black dragon that tried to stand himself up. Julie pulled back her bow aiming it at his heart in case he made a move. His eyes fluttered opened when I reached him. The bright glow that was once there was dimmer. He barred his teeth at us, but didn't get up and attack.
A deep growl came from him as he tried to stand up. Julie pulled back the string on her bow further, warning him to stay put. He frowned at her then turned to me. "You think you have won?" I said nothing. "You are a fool." He growled. "Silence!" I shout. He stands up, his wings dragging. "You are weak, Leo. More than I am now, you can't even bring yourself to think about your father!" I hesitate at his words. That was my mistake.
I feel a sharp pain go through my left side. "Ahh!" I yell as I fall to the ground. Bleu roars and dives toward the Ender Dragon. "Leo!" Julie shrieks. I feel blood trickle down my arm. I look down to see large gashes through my armor, blood trickling out of it. I star at in in utter shock. I hear Bleu, Dawn, and the other dragons attack the Ender Dragon, their roars deafening my ears.
I look up to see the Ender Dragon beginning to stand on his haunches, trying to swipe at the out of reach dragons. Before I even realize what I'm doing I grab my diamond sword and run up underneath the Dragon. I plunge the shimmering blade into his chest, hearing him roar in agony. I let go of the blade, still stuck in his chest, and run back to Julie as the Ender Dragon crashes to the ground, pushing the blade further into his heart. Bleu and Dawn swoop down to us, picking us up away from the twitching beast.
We had won. No more would the kingdom of Minecraftia suffer from the rage of this terrifying beast. The day of the Ender King, had finally fallen.