(Logan's P.O.V.)
I then came to, seeming like a couple of minutes after I blacked out, and I feel light, almost like a parachute is keeping me up in the air, and I then looked around, seeing floating islands in front of me, yet somehow on the bottom of them each is a upside down volcano, sprouting rainbow lava, and pouring like waterfalls.
I was beyond shocked to see versions of me, flying like Superman, in different forms like having extra arms, extra eyes, being short or very tall. I then heard a roar, and I turned around to see a very familiar dragon, the Night Fury, but for some reason, it wasn't exactly like Toothless. I and the team had watched 'How to Train Your Dragon', and it was incredibly spectacular!
I fell in love with the Night Fury, seeing incredible power, emotion, loyalty, and strength while the rest of the team went for the other species. The incoming Night Fury has emerald green eyes, a deep black pelt, with purple bordering the wings & sub wings, and there is a gold earring hoop latched to its left ear.
I felt like I should recognize this Night Fury, but before I could figure it out, the Night Fury landed on its back legs, becoming smaller, scales becoming skin, the wings and tail shrinking somewhat, but still retaining upon the body as fingers and toes appear, long black curly hair, and clothes appear, and I widened my eyes as I recognized the very face.
It's Esmeralda! Sure enough, it was her, and I was almost palming myself in realization that it's why the eyes, the purple accents, and the gold earring hoop was part of her because it's her! Esmeralda smiled warmly at me, "It's alright, Logan Valkara. The Spirits gave me a second chance, and I chose to be involved in your life as your chosen dragon, working together with the Purple Dragon Infinity Stone of Power.".
I blinked softly, "You were a Spirit?...What happened?". Esmeralda sighed softly with a scoff, "Frollo. Four years ago, he killed me with his sword just as I was trying to pull Quasimodo up into the balcony of Notre Dame. I let go of Quasi in the midst of my death, and thankfully, Phoebus saved him on the way down. To my horror, Frollo has somehow survived, and since then, I have heard rumors that he is working together with a demon, starting this war in the first place. Gratefully, Phoebus, Quasi, Djali, and my people escaped Sarip, and now they have joined King Mickey's army and staff.".
I shook my head, "Wow, and you chose to be my dragon, why?". Esmeralda smiled lightly with a chuckle, "Because you've seen the consequences of being powerless yet you fought back, fighting for family, friends, and love. That's why the Infinity of Power chose you not because you fight to be powerful, but because your power is the strength of your friendship, loyalty of your family, and the will of your love.".
I smiled bashfully when I saw her smirk upon the last few comments, and I then blinked in confusion, "So, you're a slightly different Esmeralda?". Esmeralda looked at me thoughtfully, "More or less. I saw your memories on the way down here, and I admit the thought of me living and Frollo dead in that movie was quite liberating, but as you've noticed, I am sort of dead, and besides, Phoebus moved on.".
I widened my eyes in surprise, "He found someone else, and you're not mad?". Esmeralda smiled wistfully, "In another life, I'd be happy to be his wife and all, but like him, I've moved on, and besides, I've found something better to fight for.".
I blinked at her before I exhaled softly, "Is there a reason why you chose to be a Night Fury of sorts?". Esmeralda chuckled warmly, "Think about it. I am loyal to my people, I love my family of friends, and I am mischievously sassy yet ferociously protective. That's Night Furies to a 'T', counting Toothless and me, right?".
I laughed lightly, "You got me there. So, now what?". Esmeralda smirked lightly, "I believe your mother told you about who's waiting?". I sheepishly smiled, "Yeah, Jasmine's father, the Sultan...".
Esmeralda smiled warmly, "Don't worry, Logan. He's a wonderful man, and I am sure he likes you. After all, we've been watching your progress since the first moment you've arrived, including the team, of course.". I nodded slowly, "I suppose you're right. How do we get there?".
Esmeralda looked at me softly, "Take my hand, and we will be there in a flash. I have to warn you through, it will be a tad rough.". I smirked softly, "It couldn't be any different than riding horses or driving a car.".
Esmeralda raised an eyebrow, "Let's see how you feel, and don't blame me, it's my job, deal?". I blinked softly, "You would fit in my old world seamlessly, that's for sure.". Esmeralda laughed softly, "You couldn't deny the fact that I would fight for feminism, could you?". I shook my head, realizing that she's right about that at least, and gave out my hand for her to grasp.
We held hands tightly, with Esmeralda asking warmly, "You ready?", and I took a deep breath, exhaling as I then spoke, "As I could ever be.". With a smile, Esmeralda flickered her wings momentarily, and I then felt something happening, almost like a rush of energy, and then a flash of light, soon knowing nothing.
After what seemed to feel like 10 seconds, I felt ground again, and I panted heavily, fighting the urge to puke, and I heard Esmeralda's voice, "Told you so.", hearing the smirk in there. I groaned lightly as I looked up from my position of my hands upon my knees after letting go of her hand suddenly, and seeing that she's almost concerned yet obviously amused, I spoke almost roughly, "Clopin raised you, didn't he?".
Esmeralda grinned widely, "Yep. He's practically my uncle.", a wistful look in her eyes. I nodded lightly, and I took a couple of deep breaths before I then looked around in astonishment and amazement. The sky is like a rainbow kaleidoscope, and the land is dotted with frosted trees and green grass, like a mix of winter and spring all at once.
I then took my first steps in this spiritual plane between the physical world and the heavens, something tingling at the back of my head, and I asked softly, "So, you know Mushu too?".
Esmeralda smiled warmly, "Indeed. We knew each other back in the heavens, and I endured his smug attitude when he got to be Pippa's dragon, and he received my sass when I was chosen to live again as a dragon of sorts. Through he hated being small when I am big in my dragon form, it certainly helped our perspectives upon talking about you, all of you, because when you say the oath soon after this, the Stone of Power will be yours to protect and wear, and when it's near the Stone of Reality, together, it's able to support any wish that's bigger than yourselves such as new planets, islands, or even cities.".
I blinked slowly, processing the explanation in slight surprise, asking softly, "And when alone?". Esmeralda smiled lightly, "When alone, the Stone can increase your physical prowess such as swimming to unreachable places or jumping up to high places where a normal person couldn't do.".
I widened my eyes in astonishment, and I exhaled, "And my dragon form?". Esmeralda nodded, "It shall come to you in a critical moment such as being trapped from helping your princess or protecting your brother from danger. Remember, if you need aid in desperate need during struggle of grasping your dragon form, I shall be there to help you focus.".
I smiled in appreciation when I heard that last comment, "Thanks, Esmeralda.". Esmeralda grinned in understanding, and looked ahead, "Ah, we're getting close, Logan. He's just over that crest.". I then looked in her direction, and saw a hill as we walked upon a path of earth, realizing that the Sultan is just over on the other side of the hill, seeing that the path is turning around the corner of the hill.
Under a minute, we reached the other side of the hill, and as I passed a large tree on the side of the path, I then saw him standing a few feet away from a golden brick bridge with Arabian tower posts as accentual architecture.
I took a deep breath, half hoping and half dreading about that fabled father and daughter's boyfriend/future son-in-law talk. I pray that this is going to end well. Neither way, I am going to confess my feelings to Jasmine one of these days sooner or later, even with or without her father's blessings.
