Author Comment: Hello everyone. I'm bringing this episode early because tomorrow, I might not have electricity for a few days, depends on mother nature. We are going to have 10 to 25 mm of freezing rain.

If I lose electricity for too long, the next episode will be in 3 weeks, if not, it will be as usual. I hope for the best.

Drum had his head in the journal, progressing through the final bit of bit of the journal. He was glad it was almost over. It was the most he had to read for his entire life. His brain was exhausted from everything but managed to remember most of it. If he had to be honest, the way his grandpa writing evolved during all those millennials was the only thing that didn't bored him as much. The old dragon went to give way too much detail about every female he had a crush on to just focus on the important part. That was why he reached the important part faster. As for the will, it had nothing about the pretty female.

The red dragon frowned, as the will were seriously and demanding. He showed his fangs for a few seconds. The very thought of doing that was difficult. His fangs disappeared as he reached the last sentence. His lips pointed down and was quiet for a long time. He closed the journal and gazed at his buddy, who was by his side as he finished reciting everything.

"That's a lot he is asking of us," Drum commented.

Gao had to agree. He crossed his arms and gave his thought, "But I want to do everything I can to fulfill that wish."

"Grandpa Tenbu believe in us. He also believes in him. That's why he… died," the dragon sobbed, before regaining control of his emotions. He sighed, "I'm happy he has faith in us… Gao. We will do everything we can to respect his will."

The Mighty Sun Fighter nodded.

"But… I can't believe he is asking us to say nothing about his will to anyone else," the red dragon frowned at that part. He crossed his arms.

"He must have his reasons," the human thought back and wondered, "Is it because of the dragon who kidnapped Jackknife. He is an Omni Lord and I really don't like him."

"Maybe. Grandpa Tenbu wasn't close with every Omni Lords so… yeah," he sighed.

Gao nodded as he went on, "And I'm glad he didn't ask you to go after a few females to become an Omni Lord."

"It was just a joke he put there. Grandpa Tenbu has to be silly in his will," the dragon gazed at the journal before seriously saying, "Still. I have to wait for the right time to come before I am an Omni Lord. What does he mean by that?"

Gao raised his shoulder and grumbled, "Maybe it's just blocked until something happens. Still, you are already an Omni Lord in the eyes of Tenbu. He's not asking you anything specific except to have the heart at the right place," he bumped the shoulder of his buddy, "And we already have that together."

Drum chuckled and gazed at the window, "I swore I won't ever get my rage control me anymore. I think Tenbu was training me to become an Omni Lord from the start. It's so much less painful that dad's training and-" he was shaken when he heard the bell rang. He didn't know why but fear awoke from his spine, as if someone heard him said that. Gao was looking at the door leading outside his chamber he heard the sound.

"Who is it?" Gao wondered as he climbed down the bed, followed by his buddy.

They went at the entrance and the boy's buddy frozen when he saw who paid them a visit, "D-dad," the young dragon gulped.

"It's been a while son," Fang Slade Terrestrial The XIII grinned.

Episode 23: Dragon's visit

Drum's father wasn't the tallest dragon but a simple gaze was intimidating enough for any dragons who met him. He was wearing a bronze armor with a bronze helmet the same style as his son old armor but worn out by time. He gazed at his son with gray eyes as has he scratched his darker share of red and orange scales of his body covered with a few scars of his many battles. His tail was firmly bouncing on the ground for a second when he met the gaze of his son but stopped immediately after.

The old dragon stood in front of his child and asked, "I hope you have been good since last time we meet."

"I- I've been good!" the younger dragon shivered.

"It's been a while Fang Slade Terrestrial The XIII," Halberd said with Hanako by his side.

"Welcome in," Takashi said as the dragon went in the living room.

The older dragon sat on the couch and smiled, "It's good to be here. I managed to get a breather from that dragon."

Gao knew who he was talking about and asked, "And how is he doing?"

"Barlbatzz is getting a day off. I thought it was the perfect time to pay you a little visit," the XIII crossed his arms.

Drum wondered what happened to that dragon.

The black dragon was on the ground, his buddy covered by many bruises and bumps from the harsh training by Drum's father. He panted while under the watch of a panda dragon.

"W-where is Fang Slade XIII?" Barlbatzz demanded.

"He is paying his son a visit. He said to keep you on watch until he is back," the white and black panda dragon answered.

"Break!" the tall dragon yelled before immediately falling asleep and snoring.

"H-hum?" the other dragon said, expecting something worse. No havoc, just sleeping like a baby, what kind of training is our ruler giving him? He was scared of what it might be and found himself lucky to not witness it.

"He is probably sleeping right now, collapse by exhaustion," Drum's father casually said.

"I can completely believe that dad," his son grumbled.

The XIII looked at his young dragon and asked, "Anyway. I took this chance to visit you and check if you became stronger."

Drum nodded, "Of course I became stronger," he flexed his arms but, in his form, he couldn't show off his muscles.

"And where is that old dragon who was with you?" the older dragon asked as he searched around, "I bet he has some good stories to share."

The atmosphere was heavier.

"Grandpa Tenbu is gone," the youngling told his father as he gazed at the ground.

The XIII face turned from jovial to concern as he sat by the side of his son, "What happened?"

"Well dad…" Drum explained everything that happened when he was back. The battles against the Great Fiend and his demons and how Tenbu died. He crossed his arms and was about to talk about the journal. He couldn't because the bell rang and interrupted him.

"Someone else is coming?" Suzumi wondered as she stood up and opened the door.

"Hello Miss Suzumi. Is Drum here?" a voice said.

"Of course, he is you two," she replied with a hint of suspicion.

Drum and Gao were nervous when they heard those voices. They looked at the two visitors and a bad scenario was already beginning to write itself. Azi Dahaka and Kyoya paid them a visit.

The two dragon rulers met gaze and the heavy atmosphere turned into a burning one.

"Look who's here, the dragon me and my son defeated," the XIII grinned.

"We see that stupidity runs in the family," the three-headed dragon replied with a grin.

"What you said ancient one?" Drum's father countered, "I don't think you noticed but you are whispering."

"You are just deaf idiot," the darkness dragon replied.

Kyoya crossed his arms and said, "I think we came at the wrong time."

The two older dragons continued to throw insults at one each other's.

"Right," Gao said.

"Don't be mean you two," Hanako said.

"They won't end up in a fight Hanako… I really hope," Halberd commented.

The two rulers continued to threw a few more insults before they stopped. They both quietly grinned for a few seconds.

"We would have destroyed you if we were in a way," Azi Dahaka grunted.

"Keep saying that. Last time you attack our world, I personally beat you," The XIII replied.

"It was pure luck you won."

"Maybe yes. Maybe not. It all came down to one hit."

"No matter how many times we founded you with my claws, you always stood up against me. we can still see the scars," the darkness dragon concluded their little exchange.

"I didn't need to cut you to defeat you."

Their arguments turned into reliving some found memories of their battles, which left the witness confused.

"We are not dragons," Takashi briefly explained.

Drum's father said, "One time. I want to hear how you lost against my son," he chuckled, "That would be interesting."

"You have to thank your wife for that," Azi replied as they turned their attentions to everyone else.

"Azi. Did you forget why we came?" Kyoya asked.

"No. We had a fortunate meeting buddy," the ruler of Darkness Dragon World replied.

Drum sighed and gazed at his buddy, "I have trouble understanding dad sometimes."

"You're still young son. Anyway, I came to pay you a visit but there is more than I first thought," Fang Slade Terrestrial The XIII sat on the couch.

"We also came because of the current situation. How much do you know?" Kyoya asked.

"I know about Yamigedo, just like the rest of the family," the dragon replied while the grandmother of the Mikado family climbed down the stairs and joined them.

The silver-haired boy nodded, knowing they could speak more freely about what was going on, "We came here to ask about what you find out in the journal."

"We are getting restless about what Tenbu's intention are. Who knows what Tenbu had in his mind when he gave you his will?" the darkness dragon admitted.

"Will?" Drum's father asked as he crossed his legs, listening actively to the conversation.

The red dragon thought about what was left in the journal. He was nervous about telling his father about it, despite what Grandpa Tenbu said, "Well… you see…" he nervously sweated when his father gazed at his son, fire coming out of his eyes, "Where did you get that?"

The XIII was eating something and replied, "She," he pointed at the grandmother of the human family, "was king enough to offer me some food," he ate it with a large smile, "And it's delicious."

Azi Dahaka nodded, "It is," they said while eating.

"Now, answer my question son."

Drum gulped and nodded, "You see, Grandpa Tenbu left his will for what to do against Yamigedo and stop him from endangering the worlds," he resumed what he learned and said, "And he wanted to share this with Azi Dahaka and maybe you," he sighed, "Grandpa Tenbu expected you to pay us a visit eventually."

"Hum… I didn't know Tenbu was the Omni Lord but to guess my visit, I can believe that," the XIII said.

"We do not know the true power of an Omni Lord. We can however agree that you are his worthy successor," Azi Dahaka pointed his claw at the young dragon.

Both Drum and Halberd said, "You are the last dragon we expected to say that."

"That's nice Azi Dahaka," Gao said to avoid a situation from possibly escalating.

"My son, becoming an Omni Lord… Looks like I didn't train you hard enough if Tenbu expected you to become one!" his body seemed like it was on fire as he looked at his son.

"I don't want to die!" Drum cried as he tried to look as small as possible.

"I don't think it is a good idea to train him even more," Takashi said when he saw the little dragon almost losing consciousness.

"He doesn't have the time for that anymore," Suzumi said to the defense of the young dragon, "He has to fight against the demons and training will only put him in danger."

The father of the young dragon sighed, "I guess we have no time for father and son bonding."

Azi Dahaka sighed and the left head said, "I wouldn't call that bonding. You have to get drunk first," his eyes shined.

The two other head disagreed. "That isn't bonding either!"

"You had trained him enough if Tenbu that much faith in Drum," Suzumi commented.

"Fine," a small smile appeared on the face of the father of the young dragon. He gazed at Halberd and said, "What happened to you Halberd? You fought against the demons that much?"

The scale paled on the dragon as he replied, "I am simply training until I mastered the Mikado style. It is an efficient martial art."

"Who's you're master?" The XIII asked.

Halberd pointed at Suzumi.

Azi Dahaka was the one who puffed as they chuckled, "A human hurt you that much. Please. You are making us laugh," two seconds later, each of the head had a black eye. They submissively said, "We are sorry."

The XIII snickered but forced himself to not laugh, he felt the glare of the matriarch of the house, "And why such interest?"

"To protect my family better and make sure that no one left us like Tenbu, not when I can do something about it," the red dragon said with resolve.

The ruler of Dragon World nodded and turned towards Drum, "Now, let's get back to your duty son. You know you will have a lot of responsibility as the Omni Lord."

"I know. Tenbu already gave me a big one. It was already big to tell Azi Dahaka about his will and you but no one else in the Buddy Police Force," the young dragon sighed.

"Why is that?" Kyoya asked curiously. He was not expecting that. He gave a quick gaze at his buddy who weren't surprised, something he didn't tell me.

"We're believing that he has some… mistrust with some of the Omni Lords if he asked you to keep some of his plan a secret," the ruler of Darkness Dragon World said.

Drum sighed and nodded, "Yes."

The XIII slapped his hands and said, "Let's talk about it later. For now, we have some catch up to do son. We should go together outside for a while."

"But dad," the red dragon was interrupted and dragged away, "Gao. I'm counting on you," he gave a thumbs up as he was dragged outside the house by the tail.

They were a long and awkward silence in the living room. Azi Dahaka chuckled, "Now we get why Drum has so much potential to grew even more powerful. It's not just that he inherited a lot of his mother power but also his father."

"So, I think it's time you explain about the will of Tenbu," Kyoya brought it up with a small smile and a little glare at his buddy, who noticed it.

"Sure," Gao lightly smiled too.

"It's nice to have some time together right son?"

His son nervously replied, "Y-yeah but I don't think this is the right way."

The XIII was dragging his son on the ground of the street since he left home and many humans and monsters noticed it. It wasn't helping the youngling that both Tetsuya and Asmodai saw them.

"Asmodai is so going to tell everyone," the red dragon whined internally.

His tail was finally freed and he stood up. He gazed at his father and then at his surrounding. They were at the park. More precise, in the woods and alone, and once again I'm here.

The older red dragon sat on the ground and crossed his arms, his son did the same. The two quietly gazed at each other's. The young one was feeling the pressure of the older one and wondered if he would be crushed by it. He also hoped that he wouldn't have a surprise training after all.

"I could clearly see it son."

"H-hum?"

"The pain. You were greatly hurt when Tenbu left you and still are… just like when your mother left us. It's not that hard to notice it. I am your father," the XIII looked at his child.

Is… Is this a trap? Even so, he chose not to lie, "Y-yeah. Grandpa Tenbu left us and I… I really didn't take it well."

His father nodded, "Honestly, I can't believe this old dragon was the Omni Lord of our world."

"He is, I know it's hard to believe but Grandpa Tenbu was," the young dragon sighed.

The ruler of Dragon World crossed his arms, "Grandpa Tenbu. I don't remember you calling him like that when he went to check on you in this summer training, I did for you."

"Y-yeah. He's like a grandpa to me dad. He was always there to help me or teach me something when I was in trouble. Unless the lesson was for me to get out of it. Then it was some words of wisdom… When they weren't a female around to distract him," his voice was melancholic as he thought of the good old time.

"Your grandparents wouldn't like the competition you have given them," The XIII said.

"I know. But he acts like this with me so I just… called him Grandpa Tenbu and he loved it," he crossed his legs and closed his eyes, "He was so happy when I said that. He never really has children on his own. He adopted Yamigedo as his son and watched over him."

"And his life ended by his own son," his father said as he sat by the side of his child. He pat the head of his young dragon boy.

"D-dad."

"Just this time son. Just like when your mother was gone. Except you didn't hold my legs for many days, fearing you'll loses me too," he chuckled at his son past childish behavior.

"I'm not a kid anymore! I'm-"

"Almost an adult. It's okay to feel really sat. I was that way when she left," the older dragon commented. His eyes became got wet as sorrow came when the thought of his lost loved, "You brought her justice and you will do the same against this Yamigedo."

"The one Tenbu wants me to do as the new Omni Lord," he whispered.

"Yes. Drum Bunker Dragon," the ruler said, looking at his son, "Becoming an Omni Lord means that you will take a lot of responsibility. You are representing our world. The honor of every dragons will soon rest on you shoulders," he chuckled and tapped the head, "Looks like you got a greater destiny than just inheriting my position as king of Dragon World."

"I just have to prove it," he tapped at the Omni Lord Emblem, hidden in his armor, just in case someone was watching.

"When you are an Omni Lord, you better act like one."

"Like Tenbu?"

"No!" his father yelled, "You have to accept those responsibilities without running away from it. You have to accept that you will have the right and the wrong of the previous Omni Lords on your shoulders. If you act like one, then you will manage to correct the wrong. That's how you should act."

"Dad… I will," the young dragon said, I have to make sure your wish come true grandpa Tenbu. The wrong you had to do… I'll make sure to make it right. That's why you choose me. You believe in me. I will show you grandpa. He felt the hand of his father lightly pressing on his skull.

"Because if you cannot do this," the eyes of The XIII shined as the world seemed to burn around the dragon, "Then I'll have to punish you and remind you of everything. You are still my son."

"I won't! I won't dad!" he yelled. Before he was released.

"Good," the older red dragon said with a smile on his face, "Make your family proud."

"I promise."

"Good. Now let's get back home. All this built my appetite and I can hear your stomach."

"Me too dad."

They both snickered as they returned home.

"Don't expect me to act soft on you next time son,"

"Of course you won't."

Gao sighed after he finished explaining everything to Azi Dahaka and Kyoya. The two guests nodded. They understood everything.

"He is indeed asking you a lot," the darkness dragon commented.

"I still can't believe Tenbu put faith in you," Halberd grumbled, crossing his arms.

"I honestly can't believe it either," Kyoya commented as he gazed at his buddy, "However, we will do anything to help you. Our world is in danger," and I am giving this world another chance. "Still, that plan is asking for us to wait."

"It's because the time hasn't come for us to act," they replied before gazing at Gao, "Do not fear anything Gao. We won't try to attack the Earth anymore. We gave enough trouble to our buddy already and…" they gazed outside, "Yamigedo is an even bigger problem. If he cannot be stopped, then eventually our world will be in danger. As the king of Darkness Dragon World, it's my duty to prevent such event from happening."

"Thanks," Gao said.

Suzumi crossed her arms, "You better not cause any trouble or we will make you regret it," her eyes shined.

The instinct of the dark dragon was to shrunk down a little, feeling vulnerable in their SD form, "We won't."

Takashi asked, "And how are you going to help us anyway?"

"We already trying to control some of the destruction Yamigedo could cause," Kyoya explained, "So far, it's a moderate success. He could have kills so many people already but we are at zero."

"How is that possible?" Halberd asked.

Kyoya gazed at Gao. The Sun Fighter answered, "He told us that he sent people making sure that Yamigedo doesn't take the most drastic action. We don't know who it is thought."

"For their safety, their identity cannot be revealed. However, know that they do not wish to help Yamigedo devour the Earth but to stop it," Azi Dahaka explained to the rest of the family.

Kyoya adjusted his hair cut and lightly smirked, "And knowing of Yamigedo past, maybe we can help figuring out a little more about what happened with the Omni Lords and Yamigedo. You are all busy fighting against his demons but we aren't."

"And another thing. What happened to Jackknife? Troubadour told us Demios is with Tasuku," the ruler of Darkness Dragon World asked.

Gao resumed what happened.

The three head of the dragon smirked, "Of course he wouldn't stay behind when he could be with Tasuku again. He developed a strong attachment to the boy," they looked at the Mikado family, "We can also look in the matter. The Star Dragon World represent the light and Darkness Dragon world represent the darkness. We might be lucky and find out where our shadow can expand under their light," they raised their claws, "As for Demios, he will be greatly useful in battle and outside."

"We already trust him," the young Buddy Police Force officer replied.

They talked a little more about what Demios did at the Buddy Police Force.

"I'm wondering Gao. Can you use the Future Force like Tasuku?" Kyoya suddenly brought it up.

As he asked the question, Drum and his father returned in the house and were quiet.

The Mighty Sun Fighter looked down as he lightly bit his lips. His gazed when at the ground, before looking back at the face of Kyoya, "No. I'm trying to activate it and use it but I can't… That's how I defeated you but I just can't do it on my own. While I was away with Kiri, I tried but it never came."

"You are indeed very powerful Gao. The Future Force cannot be harvested that easily by you," Azi Dahaka began to explain. They raised their claw, "If you could harvest that power, you will be able to easily defeat Yamigedo just like you defeated me. Since you have so much raw potential, it is much harder for you to control it. You need more training to call it when you need it."

"I guess," Gao agreed.

"You can focus on training to use it and let us search for Jackknife," Kyoya said as he stood up.

"Can you use it yourself?" the boy asked.

The older boy turned around and smirked, "Now yes. Just recently thought. I'll tell you how I did later."

"That is a huge accomplishment for my buddy," the three-headed dragon added with pride in their voice.

"Congratulation Kyoya," Drum pouted as they went back in the living room and the two sat down.

"Do not worry about anything. We won't try to gain control of the Earth anymore. I can promise that without any hesitation," the silver-haired boy said.

Gao smiled and nodded.

He trusts me that easily… Or he knows I will? The other boy wondered.

"You better be because big bro can defeat you again," Hanako said.

Azi Dahaka chuckled, "Surely but it won't happen again. We are appreciating our freedom."

"You better be. Because even now, I can beat you," The XIII declared.

"Not. You were just lucky. We would have been victorious!"

And the two leaders argued once again but there was no tension in the room this time.

It was then that the elder of the house came and brought some lunch for everything. Drum's father didn't hesitate to serve himself and commented, "Earth food is as good as I remember," a large smiled came on his face after he said that.

"Got to agree. Even what they served in prison is better than anything in Darkness Dragon World," Azi Dahaka also ate.

The others did the same. It wasn't long before the dragons ate most of the lunch and the humans so little. Yet everyone was satisfied.

Drum gazed at the side and forced himself to say, "Kyoya… Azi Dahaka. Thank you for helping Tasuku. I'm sure he will be really happy to see Jackknife again."

"Do not thank us. We have to find the dragon first. That's all we can do so far," Kyoya replied.

"We are certain that Tenbu wanted us to do something like that. He played with everyone for this plan. Even us when we stole his journal," they concluded.

The XIII crossed his arms, "Drum. If the Omni Lord put his faith in you then I will put it too," he put his hand on the head of his son and he looked like he was suddenly on fire, "Better be careful in what you are doing. You are representing everything about our world. You better not bring shame to Dragon World. Bring pride and honor when you inherit my place!"

Drum gasped before managing to nod, "I-I w-w-w-will dad!"

"Good," a satisfied smile was on the face of the father as the flame suddenly disappeared.

For another hour, everyone talked together but since they were finished with anything important, it was just simple chat.

Eventually, the guests decided around the same time to leave. The two dragons and the silver-haired boy stood up.

"I think it's time to go. We have to begin searching for Jackknife too," Kyoya said to his buddy.

"Agreed. We have taken a lot of your time and we guess that your son has to finish his summer homework. Or advance them," his buddy said.

"It's already done. I'll be busy with the Buddy Police Force and that's already put behind," Gao said with a small smirk, first time of my life I pulled that off.

"Good. No distraction for you or my son," Fang Slade Terrestrial The XIII commented with an approval nod.

"Sure dad," the young dragon gave a thumbs up.

His father looked like he wanted to add something else but just nodded to himself that he didn't have to say it and turned around, walking to the exit, "It was fun seeing you again son. You too Halberd, I hope you kept training."

"Of course. I am training to protect my family and Hanako," the dragon replied before kindly gazed at his buddy.

"I'm not scare of those demons. Drum will put a stop to them and Halberd is here," Hanako said.

"Good."

Before they left, they went in the kitchen where they saw the pictures of Tenbu and Gao's brother. The three decided to pray at the fallen.

Azi Dahaka whispered to Tenbu, "And do not worry. I will do as you wish," he looked in the eyes of the ancient dragon in the picture, "And Drum will be safe."

And with a few last words, they all said farewell and the guests were gone. Drum sat on the sofa and had a small smile. Just seeing his father again was good, even if he had been dragged outside and intimidated by him a few times, I will make you proud. I will become an Omni Lord and accomplish grandpa Tenbu wishes.

The red dragon turned around and decided to train a little before it was time to eat while watching TV.

Later on, the night came and the moon was shining in the sky. Drum and Gao observed the few stars they could see by the window. The two wondered if there was a star representing Tenbu.

The dragon had a smile on his face, one that wasn't going to fade away as he thought of his grandpa. He smiled to reassure Tenbu in the afterlife, "Thanks dad," he whispered.

"Your dad really helped you," his buddy said. He asked, "How?"

"Dad put so much pressure on me. He always does that because… he believes I can do it. He scared me when he said he wanted me to bring pride and honor. In the end, he said it was fun seeing us. He also told me that I will correct the wrong of the previous Omni Lord. The wrong Tenbu did to Yamigedo. It's my duty to correct it."

Gao put his hand on his friend shoulder, "You're not alone Drum."

"Of course not. Gao… I think I'm really ready to become an Omni Lord now. I just need to wait," he said with conviction.

"I believe you are too," the human replied.

They decided to go to bed and closed the light. The night was peaceful and both had a rejuvenating night.

AC: This is the end of this calmer episode.

Next: The Great Assault Part 1