The mountains... They seemed to be calling Jacob. The excitement of climbing motivated the young man to go to that rocky place.
- I have not been to the mountain for a long time. This could be the perfect opportunity for a trip.
The path to the base of the mountain was complicated. The road was messy and full of obstacles.
- I hope I find something in these mountains. This trip is being very painful for my feet...
Once Jacob reached a great height he decided to rest for a moment. He sat on a large rock and looked around.
- It's been a few hours... But I'm finally here. Now it's time to explore... After a little rest.
The place was beautiful. Jacob felt so tiny watching the huge rocks. It seemed safe, he didn't feel any movement. Everything was silent. He could only hear the breeze.
After a few minutes Jacob resumed his trip.
- Well, I suppose any cave will do. Surely I can find something useful around here.
The young man found a cave with a very large entrance, and inside of it there was something bright. Very deep. What could it be?
Jacob went inside in the cave. When he was inside the boy could only hear his footsteps.
Once he was close enough he was surprised to see what it was. It was a pile of gold coins. And not only that, there were also gems, relics, rings and many other things. The place was full of treasures.
Jacob didn't have words for what he was seeing.
- How was this possible? I-I can't believe it...
Jacob could feel a deep breath in the place. Exactly behind him. But once he turned around it was too late. A pair of huge claws took him and lifted him.
Two bright eyes watched him intensely. It was a dragon... This world really was magical. Maybe too magical for him, because the dragon probably want to devour him for entering his cave.
Jacob tried to speak, but the words didn't come out. So the dragon was the first who say something.
- I should crush you like the dirty rat you are. Flithy thief.
- I-I'm not a t-thief! I-I just...!
- Silence! I'll be the one asking here. And don't lie to me or a fate worse than death awaits you. Do you understand?
- Y-Yes...
- Good. Now... Why are you here?
- I'm l-looking for an exit from this place. I'm not from this world...
The dragon grabbed him with more force. Now Jacob had trouble breathing.
- You think I'm stupid?
- N-No... It's... true...
The human's eyes gave the dragon a little confidence. Enough to create a doubt in him. After a moment the dragon released the human. Who desperately began to breathe.
- I'll give you a chance, but If I find out that you've lied to me. I'm not going to contain myself.
Jacob recovered after a few minutes. He got up and stared at the creature, who stared back at him. A real dragon. Amazing...
- What are you waiting? For me to change my opinion?
- N-No... From where I belong there are no dragons. So this is something unique to me.
- How odd... and disappointing. The dragons should rule all other cretures.
- Y-Yeah... Before I go... May I know your name?
- I'm not going to give my name to anyone who I don't know.
- I'm Jacob... a human.
- Jacob eh? You are one of the few who have the honor of knowing my name. It's Ignis. A majestic dragon. Can you see my perfection?
- Yes... You are... eh... Beautiful.
- Of course. I'm a superior creature. Everything you see in me will always be better than you. Lower creature.
- Goodbye, Ignis. I wont bother you anymore.
- Farewell Jacob the human. For a low creature, you didn't make me feel disgusted. It is an achievement that nobody had reached before.
- I feel honored... I suppose...?
- Naturally. The appreciation of a dragon isn't common.
I left the cave and the dragon. At last. And with my life intact. Well... Almost intact.
I hope not to run into any other dragon... I may not run with the same luck. If I get to see something shiny I will get away quickly.
After about an hour walking Jacob found another cave. This time it was different. The entrance looked like a temple, or that's what he believed. The place was in poor condition, but there could be something inside that could help him return to his world.
The place seemed dangerous, but I didn't have many options right now. Once inside, the boy lit his lighter.
What little he could see was debris and more debris. Until he approached the walls of the place.
In the drawings they showed a triangular stone, which apparently was able to take those who used it to another place. It was exactly what he needed! But would he be able to return it to his world? Although that wasn't his only problem. To use the stone it was necessary to reach the pinnacle of the highest mountain. Something almost impossible for him.
- I should search for the stone first...
After a long time looking for it, Jacob couldn't find anything. Until he saw a little glow in a corner of the cave. Could it be? He quickly went to find out what it was.
- Oh please... be the stone...
It wasn't the stone. Instead of that it was a sphere, transparent and of a slight celestial tone. It was incredibly attractive. Jacob could be watching it for entire minutes. But it wouldn't help at all.
It was getting dark outside. He would have to resume his search tomorrow. And he would have to find where to sleep, but before leaving he felt sad leaving something so beautiful there. Forgotten. So Jacob thought in a certain "superior creature" who would love something like that.
He quickly went to the cave of Ignis. Jacob expected to find him in a good mood, otherwise... He didn't even want to imagine it.
Would he like the gift?