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Chapter 2: Trust Your Heart.


{Scene: Unknown}

The Dark Master was furious as he scratched his claws upon the floor after hearing that the attack on the mortal realm despite the destruction and the many lives his minions took it was a failure! He was reported on by a shadow messenger that the main force of the attack were decimated by a human who possessed a crystal that gave him armor and power. This one of the very pieces of the crystal he was looking for.

Not only did this human managed to repel his minions but he was assisted by a dragon. The very species of a dragon he once thought were gone. The Crystal was almost within his very grasp after years of searching. To finally gain hold even onto a piece would ensure his ultimate victory and interference from an angel dragon and sheer luck that a human managed to be empowered by the crystal had snatched away his chance. It infuriated him so much that he slammed down his left front claw upon his minion disintegrating it into a buff of black smoke.

The one he appointed for the attack appeared a short distance from behind his lord. He knew that his master was not happy in the slightest. Anyone with a clear mind knew to stay their distance as his anger was not to be trifled as the dark red dragon stared into the large crystal in front of him seeing his servant had returned.

"Speak of why it is you have failed me." The Dark Red Dragon demanded to know not bothering to turn his head in a low dark voice.

"Master…" The Dark Blue dragon slowly

approached until he was close enough to his superior that he could hear him plainly. "…I have returned with news and I offer my apologies for failing you."

The Dark Red Dragon growled. "I don't want your apologies. You know the penalty for failing me, do you?"

The Dark Blue Dragon shivered and bowed his head. "I do, Master. I don't deserve your mercy for failure. But I do know of that human who possesses that crystal."

This got the Dark Red Dragon's attention making him turn his head around to his servant. "What of that boy that caused you to fail me so miserably?"

"That boy fled after my forces were defeated. After that blasted guardian of his vanished, I maintained a distance and observed where the boy had fled to. I sent one of my remaining shadow minions to follow him to where he makes his home to watch him. Perhaps it would please you to know that not only does he have one of the pieces of the crystal but in my hopes, it may lead to the others as well." The Dark Blue Dragon explained and hoped his news would spare him his master's wraith.

"Hmm." The Dark Master hummed in thought. Though his servant had failed him it did please him to know that he was wise enough to have the boy followed to his home. There he could watch and report anything on what that boy would do. It could indeed lead to the others that he was seeking.

"Very well." He said as his servant looked up to him with a rather hopeful look. "Observe that human child. I want to know of anything suspicious with him. Learn of him and see if it's possible he can lead to the others. Keep your distance from him. I don't want him to learn that he is more capable than he realizes with the power of the crystal. Do not make a move upon him unless I say. Am I clear?" The Dark Master demanded.

"Yes, Master!" His servant nodded relieved that he would not be made an example of his failure for the time being.

The Dark Master nodded back at him. "Good. Leave me now. Rest and then go to that boy's place of domain. Learn what you can and report it to me."

"At once, my lord." The Dark Blue Dragon bowed lowly to his master before stepping back far from the Dark Master then vanished into shadow. The Dark Master looked back to the large crystal in front of him.

"Soon child you will know true fear. I will soon rip that crystal from your dying hand then my triumph will be at hand." He snickered before let out a booming laughter that filled the chamber. If the fates were unkind to the beings of light and peace the Dark Master would rule all realms under his iron grip. It would all fall upon a lowly boy who managed to discover there was more to the crystal than just a simple trinket he would have to learn more of it if he was to survive the coming trials ahead that the Dark Master would bring upon him.


{Next Scene: Human World}

{Saturday, March 13th, 2010: Noon-Time}

Back in the City in the realm of earth, it was in turmoil. Many lives were lost in the attack that was carried out by shadow-like demons. Reports were coming in from all over the city as the local law enforcement could not stand against the demons that struck from out of nowhere and ran rapid throughout the city before they vanished due to some unknown masked being.

No one could possibly explain who or what exactly those demonic creatures were. A couple of dozen lives were lost and three times that amount were wounded some which had life-threatening injuries. All the injured were trying to recover in the hospitals that they were taken too but what the officials of the city wanted more than the safety of their citizens they wanted answers on what the creatures were and what was the reason for the apparent unprovoked attack. So many were baffled and could not offer a single explanation and within the home where Gabriel lived, he too was baffled as he was watching the news reports upon the TV in his bedroom.

He had been watching the reports since he woke up in the morning as his battle from the other night had exhausted him greatly. His mother was greatly relieved that he was home as she heard the city was in chaos from unknown attackers. They stayed inside for the rest of the night and eventually he went to sleep. When he woke up he found breakfast sitting on his nightstand that was cereal and orange juice.

As he ate his meal he turned on the news and listened in. It horrified him to see that those creatures he fought caused so much chaos caused so much death and destruction. He was very lucky. If it wasn't for that dragon and the crystal he had that gave him armor and a weapon he would have been another unfortunate casualty.

It still concerned him, however. How and why is this happening? He continued to watch on the news as they brought up footage that was received by a civilian who said he was hiding out in one of the local schools. From cell phone footage he recorded a masked armored warrior fighting the shadow beings and won against them. It seemed the city had some kind of protector as the warrior only fought the creatures and did not cause any damage to anything else. The footage was only ten seconds as the person who recorded it did not want to stick around in case he was spotted and ran back into the safety of the school as he explained.

It was good to know that, Gabriel's identity was concealed by the mask and armor but he still could not make sense out of anything. Everything that had happened the other night scared him as well as it did fascinate him in away. But in truth, all he wanted to do was forget about it. He was happy the creatures were gone and that he got something useful to fight them off with and he even got to fight alongside an angel-like dragon. Now he just wanted to get back to the way things were.

Today was Saturday and school was out and given to the recent monster attack the schools would be shut down for awhile as reported on the news for the safety of the public until further notice which delighted, Gabriel. Now he could spend a good amount of time to enjoy himself and try to forget what happened.

The Best way he believed he could forget about last night's events was some fresh air outside. The Woods would be a good spot to clear his head. Putting on some clothes fit for going outside jeans and T-Shirt along with his socks and shoes he quickly went downstairs putting his dirty dishes into the dishwasher and told his mother he was going out into the nearby woods just to explore which she allowed given to how the news report said the creatures were gone and only they were in the city so the woods would be okay as long as he was careful which he promised he would be as he ran outside and into the woods that were always an ideal spot for some time alone.


{Scene chance: Woods}

Gabriel ran through the woods as it was very calm and rather peaceful. Most people never bother to come into the woods which meant he had it all to himself. The birds were singing in the trees and as he continued along some of the trails he turned down one of the trails to hear what sounded like a creek. Turning off the trail he was on he went through the brush of the forest which eventually led to a spot where it was a very tiny river flowing through the woods. The little splashes the water made a calming sound which relaxed, Gabriel. He found a large enough rock where he could sit on. This was just the right place for him to clear his mind.

As he sat there on the rock with a hand under his chin he heard rustling come from the woods. He looked to where he heard it but just assumed it was just an animal but the rustling got louder.

Gabriel stood up as the noise started to worry him. It was getting louder by the second which meant whatever was out there was coming closer and it had to be an animal and a big one at that.

Now he was starting to regret coming out here as the animal could be a bear as there's nothing bigger than that living out in the woods and deer would not come so close but emerging from around one of the larger tree's was something that, Gabriel could not believe he would see again.

It was an animal and a very majestic one at that. It was the very dragon he had fought beside the other night. He couldn't believe it. Though he was worried something told him that he was safe as the dragon came up to him.

"I-I-It's you again, from yesterday," Gabriel said. "I don't believe you're really are here."

"Greetings too you too, young Gabriel." The Sky blue dragon smile.

Gabriel really stocked that blue dragon could talk. "You talk too!? No way, and how you know name!?"

The Dragon smiled at him as it stood in front of the young man standing slightly taller than him. "My name is Sapphire. I am one an Ice Guardian Angel Dragons and I have been searching for you for eight years now."

"What? Searching for me?" Gabriel puzzled.

"That's right. I have young Gabriel." Sapphire confirmed. "Don't you remember me at all?"

"I couldn't possibly remember anything. If I ever met a dragon I am certain I would and the only time I recall meeting you was last night when those shadow creeps attacked." Gabriel replied.

The Dragon's face when blank as it seemed, Gabriel somehow lost all memory of him. This was rather concerning. He would have to take everything slow if he was going to get him to remember.

Gabriel was more confused than ever. This dragon apparently had been searching for him for more than eight years like they knew each other from that time? It didn't make any sense let alone a dragon to even exist. Which brought him to his first question. "Where do you come from?" he asked.

"From a land far above your own. An island that floats far above the clouds. It is called the Angel Realm where many of my kind once thrived for generations. A glorious utopia for all dragons." Sapphire explained.

"Sounds like it was." Gabriel folded his arms and listened with some fascination as he was now speaking with a dragon that apparently came from a majestic like the place.

"It was." The Dragon sighed in misery as there was horrible memory that shadowed over the home of his kind. But that was a tale that didn't need to be said for now. There were more pressing matters and it involved something that, Gabriel was carrying on his person for he could sense it.

"In your pocket, young one. You carry something very powerful." He pointed at the pocket in at,

Gabriel's left side. "You carry a crystal stone."

Gabriel remembered back at the house when he dressed up he put that crystal in his pocket. He didn't understand why he wanted to bring it with but he guessed that after what happened the other night he figured he should. Gabriel reached into his pocket and took it out.

"What is it actually?" Gabriel asked. "I see now it wasn't just some trinket I happened to get."

"It's an Elemental Crystal. Once believed to be something of folk tales and storybooks. But now even I am left to wonder." The Dragon explained. "You carry the Ice element crystal. There are five of them which each wields a power over an element which includes fire, water, forest, thunder and as you know now, ice. Their power is used by the light of all that is good and it can transform it wielders into warriors. As you may already know from last night's encounter."

"So that's what happened!" Gabriel mumbled holding onto the crystal and was in wonder. How could he be so lucky? But as he remembered how scary those shadow demons were and how he almost died that's when he felt he could rather be unlucky.

"Indeed." Sapphire confirmed. "Unfortunately those creatures that attacked your city may return. What we dealt with last night was only a mere taste of what's coming." He warned.

"What!?" Gabriel gasped.

The Dragon nodded. "I am afraid so. Not only is their master a ruthless cold-hearted conqueror that seeks to bring about destruction and ruin to all the realms and lead them into an age of darkness he seeks the crystal's that is the only thing he truly fears. If he gets hold of them then nothing will stand in his way. Young one, you hold the power now to protect your city and the world. With that, you will have to learn of its user's and I shall…"

Gabriel dropped the crystal at the dragon's feet to his surprise. Sapphire looked down to see the crystal sitting between his legs looking back up to see, Gabriel with a look of horror on his face slowly backing up.

"What are you talking about? I didn't ask for any of this!" He spat fearfully. "I don't want to be part of any of this. You know about that crystal. Why don't you take and go find a real hero."

The Dragon shook his head. "I am afraid it's not that simple. The Crystals are intoned to be used by those with the purest of hearts. They are only so few that can wield its power and you, Gabriel are the one who has received it as you saw the other night."

"No! It can't be?" Gabriel panted backing up into a tree. "That crystal needs to be carried with someone else. I am not some superhero! I never asked to be one and I almost died last night. Not that I don't appreciate the help you gave me but I can't be part of this. I don't want it! I just want to live a normal life!"

"Not everyone is destined for a normal life, Gabriel." The Dragon scooped up the crystal with his wing. "I know that from experience. Now you must retake this crystal and use it for it's your only true protection against the Dark Master and his shadow minions."

Gabriel shook his head again and moved to the side of the tree and headed back the way he came. "Again! I don't want it. Find someone else to give it to! I just want to live normal. I can never be part of this, I'm sorry!" He called at the dragon. "Just leave me alone!"

Sapphire tried to follow wrapping the crystal in the tip of his wing. "You don't understand, Gabriel. With all that transpired they know about you, crystal or not they may still come for you!"

"I don't think so!" Gabriel spat at the dragon growing a bit irritated that he was following him. "Just stay away from me and take that crystal with you. I don't want it! I'm going home and going to be normal. If those monsters come back I expect them to be dealt with by you and whoever you give the crystal to, goodbye!" He made it back to the trail and ran for home as Sapphire got caught up in some of the bushes due to his size.

He sighed as the young man disappeared out of sight. He knew that Gabriel was only scared of what he had gone through and found out. But he will have to accept what has been given to him and he must do so before the worst can happen. Sapphire pushed through the bushes and made it to the trail and saw where the young man went to. He would have to keep an eye on him for this was only the beginning and, Gabriel will need protection and to be returned of what is his whether he likes it or not. The Dark Master was rising and Gabriel will need to accept his destiny.

It had been a long day for, Gabriel. He had met the very dragon that had helped him the previous night against those monsters that attacked him only for the dragon to tell him that the crystal he had received a very long time ago was something of power which gave him extraordinary abilities to fight against those shadow creatures and that he needs to continue being a warrior. He couldn't do it! Nor could he accept that the crystal cannot simply choose another person. He didn't wish to be in extreme danger again with which he gave the crystal back to the dragon and ran.

How could this have all happened? He was just a normal teenager and he had to stay as one. He was no warrior he was just a plain teenager that goes to school. He makes sure he gets good grades and tries to be a good person. Being a warrior was beyond what he could possibly want to be. He didn't wish to always be in constant danger. How could he be fighting monsters? It didn't seem the dragon would be lying about something as serious as this was, but it just couldn't be. All Gabriel wanted to do after his encounter took some time to think and relax that dragon would most certainly be gone after he told him off.


{Scene chance: Gabriel's Home}

He returned to his house and acted like nothing happened out on his walk through the woods. His mother was happy to see her son enjoy himself as the recent monster attack on the city had put her on edge. She was worried for the safety of her children as with the latest on the News Reports talking more about the casualties sustained in the mysterious attack along with the destruction of some areas within the city she feared for her family and given to the report where monsters came close to the school where her children go to. It relieved her to know that schools will be closed till further notice.

Her Children were more than happy with not having to go to school. She wondered what could she possibly do now that her two children are now stuck at home? It was rare for her to have so much time to spend with them both. She had hoped when she did it would be under better circumstances, but she would make the most out of it. Instead of shutting her children indoors, she would make their day together as fun as it can be.

She had called for her young ones to come to play a few board games. Both Gabriel and her youngest daughter, Marie were eager to play with their mom. It was equally rare for them to have some time together. It was usually on the weekends she would be around more often as she didn't always have to work on the weekend unless there was an emergency.

The Family spent the entire day enjoying one board game after another. From Chess to checkers and even a few other board games they had of her children's choosing they all had a delightful time. Gabriel wasn't well skilled in some of the games he was playing with his family and due to that he had lost the most, but he enjoyed it for the games were not always about winning but having fun.

There were laughs and playful angry pouts when one would make a move that ruined their progress or sunk one of their figures. It was a fun day that helped take, Gabriel's mind off his encounter with a dragon known as, Sapphire.

Within the time it soon started to get dark. Thankfully the city was calm and there were no reports of those monsters that attacked the city the other day were in sight. Gabriel's Mother made her children dinner as they all sat and ate together at the family dining room table.

They all ate well with cooked steaks, four-cheese mashed potatoes, and peas. It was a delicious dinner. The Mother of the family was well crafted when it came to cooking. She possessed many qualities a good mother should have. The only thing she lacked was time with her dear children as her job always seemed to keep her away a lot. This day was a splendid day of fun and revelry she wished it could last longer but nothing is ever meant to last.

The Family worked together to pick up their messy plates and cleaned all the dishes. Once any leftover food was put away everyone went their separate ways in the house to do what was on their minds after dinner. Gabriel just wanted to go to his room and relax for a while.


{Scene chance His Room}

He laid upon his bed setting his head on one of his pillows and stared up at the ceiling. The thoughts of his encounter with, Sapphire came back to him. He twitched when the thoughts of what, Sapphire claimed he had to begin to go through his mind. It just could not be! He would not be what that dragon told him he had to be. He was going to live normal and nothing would change that. But then his thoughts were interrupted when a knock came at his door.

"Come in!" He called. The Door opened then his sister, Marie entered carrying a violin with her as she gave her big brother a kind smile.

"Hey, Big brother!" She greeted warmly. "I have been practicing a lot with my violin for the music class. I was wondering if I could share with you on my playing?"

Gabriel smiled widely. His little sister has always been the best in her class. Her playing was already on the mouths of many at school. And much like earlier with all the fun, he had had with his mother and sister earlier that day perhaps listening to her playing be it good or not might get the thoughts out his head about, Sapphire.

"Sure. I would love too." He replied which made his sister squeal in joy as she grabbed a nearby chair sitting down and using the bow to her violin, she placed it upon the strings and began to play in tune.

For the next whole hour, Gabriel listened in to his sister's soft melodies. She certainly was quite talented as she made soft rhythms and sweet melodies with gentle pushes and pulls of her bow upon the strings of the violin. Gabriel was well relaxed by his sister's music. Most certainly with her talent, she would get a standing ovation at the school plays. If she would keep her practice, she could use her talent to make it big in life. He always hoped the best for the little sister he loved so much.

Once she finished, she stood up from the chair. "What did you think?" She asked hoping that maybe she didn't annoy her brother as she worried that she may have played out of tune or messed up another way but, Gabriel gave her light applause.

"That was amazing! Thank you, Marie I really needed to hear that!" He praised which was met by a hug to him by, Marie.

"Thank, Gabriel!" She thanked squeezing him tightly. "The song I played was called 'Follow the heart.'"

After the hug was finished, Marie left, Gabriel's room as she was feeling quite tired. Gabriel too was feeling rather exhausted from all the days' activities and events. Seeing how it was already a few minutes past nine at night he was going to retire to bed. He went downstairs for a moment to tell his mother was going to bed and after a hug and kiss from her as well as best wishes for good dreams he went up to his room and shut the door and immediately changed into his pajama's and eagerly shut off his lights and snuggled under his blankets on his bed and rested soon enough falling to sleep.


{A few hours later at Mid-night}

Gabriel was resting peacefully as the night went on. He calmly snored as he was well comfortable upon his bed as his dreams carried him on but then a sudden noise made him stir. Then a slightly louder noise made him grumble. Then a louder noise made him open his eyes.

"What is that?" He mumbled as he woke up from a peaceful sleep. He rubbed his eyes to try and get the blur out of them so he could read the time on his clock. The red numbers upon his unset alarm clock read two in the morning.

"You got to be kidding me!?" He angrily mumbled only to hear the same noise that woke him, and it was coming from his window. He looked towards his window to see something large standing outside of it. He almost let out a scream but noticed the figure looked rather familiar. Quickly he got out of bed and walked to the window and opened to see it was the same dragon he met the previous day standing upon the roof outside his window.

"You again!? What the hell are you doing here?!" Gabriel spat in frustration as he told the dragon to leave him alone and not only did he not listen but he woke him up far too early in the morning and it was quite the risk of him coming to his home as his mom and sister could wake and notice they had visitor of a glorious sort at their home.

"My apologies for waking you. But you must understand…" Sapphire tried to explain but, Gabriel put up a finger to silence.

"Look! I told you I want nothing to do with that crystal or you! Just take it away. I want to be normal and that's it! I don't know how you found my home but just leave me be! Please!" Gabriel begged as he hoped he didn't have to deal with this again. "Now good night! And goodbye!" Gabriel shut his window then closed the curtains to make sure the dragon could not see through the window as he went back to bed.

Sapphire sighed as again he had failed to convince, Gabriel of his destiny. Respecting the young one's privacy, he spread his wings and leaped off the house and flew away holding the crystal in his paw.

"I'm sorry, Gabriel. But I must remain by your side for you truly don't understand yet. But you will have to accept that destiny has chosen you." The Dragon said as he flew onto into the night. The Dark Master no doubt knew about, Gabriel and he would soon send another attack and, Sapphire had to be there for, Gabriel for if the young man is killed not only would it mean another innocent life has fallen to the clutches of evil but the hope would die out and he would not allow it to happen.


{Sunday, March 14th, 2010:}

Soon enough the morning came all too soon for, Gabriel as it was already past eight in the morning when his mother had to knock on his door to wake him. It took a minute for him to get out bed as again he has woken abruptly. He was upset but not at his mother as it seemed she was unaware of what paid the house a visit in the early hours of the morning.

After a quick breakfast, Gabriel's mother had some unfortunate news. Her workplace had an emergency that required her to go to work to see to the issue is resolved.

"I'm sorry sweetheart, I know I made a promised that we'll go to the park today. But I had an emergency for news reports." Gabriel's mother said. Though it was understandable why she had to go it disappointed, Marie for she was going to go to the park today that her mother would take her.

I Feeling bad for his sister, "Maybe I'll sure take her to a park." Gabriel volunteered to take her.

"You do that for me, Gabriel!?" Marie said happiness. Her older brother nodded at her. "Thank you!"

Good and then now Gabriel will agree to take her, which his mother allowed as long as he promised to look out for her and to be careful which he swore he would. When their mother left to go to work waving her goodbye both, Gabriel and Marie got prepared to put on their shoes and, Gabriel got a knapsack and put some snack food in it so they had something to munch on when they go.

Once they were ready, they both left the house locking it up and after a long walk through the neighborhood they were at the park that was just a quarter of a mile from school which thankfully the creatures that attacked didn't damage it.


{Next Scene: The Park}

When they arrived, there were over a dozen children and their mothers and fathers all playing together around the swing sets, slides and monkey bars. It was a joy to see such wonderful sightseeing that the attack did not instill fear upon the populace, and they were out enjoying themselves.

Gabriel eager as his little sister joined in the fun as he pushed her on the swings and helped her up the slides and was there at the bottom when she slid down them among some of the other playground equipment. Everything was going great as he was enjoying the time he was having with his sister until there was a loud scream that ceased all the laughter across the playground.

All present at the playground turned to see something coming up the road near the playground. Gabriel couldn't believe what it was. It was a giant lizard-like monster. It walked on two legs much like a man but was three times bigger than a human as it stomped towards the playground. All the parents grabbed their kids and took off running for safety as Marie hid under one of the slides shutting her eyes in terror and covered her face.

The Lizard creature snarled and roared as it stomped upon the playground rearing its head back then shot out a large fireball at one of the swing sets setting it ablaze and causing an explosion. Gabriel couldn't believe this was happening again. The Lizard monster then eyed him narrowing its large eyes at the young man then reared its head back and shot a fireball at him.

He was defenseless as the fireball drew closer each second and right before it could hit him something grabbed him from his waist and pulled him upwards catching him by surprise. He yelped as he felt a furry paw upon him take him a couple of dozen feet off the ground, he looked up to see it was, Sapphire.

"I got you, Gabriel!" Sapphire smiled down at him and, Gabriel couldn't help but smile thankfully at him. The Dragon then opened his free paw revealing the crystal to, Gabriel. "You know what you must do."

Gabriel didn't know if he would take the crystal. For if he would take it then that would mean he would give up his normal life and be in danger. Everything would truly change for him. But then he heard a scream come from below. He and the dragon looked down to see the Lizard Monster was right in front of the slide where Marie was hiding. She was looking out from behind the slide to see the monster and screamed in terror as it had spotted her and was coming close.

"Marie!" Gabriel screamed in horror as the monster was about to attack his sister. He then looked at the crystal it was the only way to save his family. "Listen, I'm only doing this to save my little sister just this once, okay?" Sapphire nodded at him. Immediately he grabbed the crystal and immediately it began to glow and within a slight flash he could feel he was being changed like before.

"Its Morphin time!" He cried recalling a line from a favorite show of his and when the light faded, he found himself in the same armor as before.

Sapphire smiled down at the young man. He had done it again. Gabriel may not have fully accepted his destiny yet but when it came to protecting a loved one, he was willing to re-take what was his and his alone. He let go of, Gabriel who then fell towards the monster as he cried out in a battle cry getting the attention of the monster away from, Marie who again had taken back to her hiding place and covered her eyes in fear.

Gabriel slammed his two armored feet upon the Lizard monster then leaped from it and landed on his feet near the monster then ran at the beast slammed his shoulder into it effectively knocking it away from where his sister was hiding.

The Lizard Monster roared angrily at the armored warrior that had dared to strike it. Sapphire landed right next to, Gabriel and readied himself for battle as Gabriel did the same. He would not let this thing hurt his sister if it was the last thing he would do!

"STAY. AWAY. FROM. HER!" Gabriel growled at the Lizard Monster who only snarled at him and ran at them with razor claws extending from its fingers.

This fight would be lengthy if, Gabriel didn't think of something but then a sudden thought crossed his mind and he looked at, Sapphire who nodded at him. Feeling a new power building up in him, Gabriel extended his arms to his left slightly and, Sapphire moved his head slightly to the right and opened his mouth and together at the amazement of, Gabriel he shot what appeared to be ice from his hands and, Sapphire blew ice from his mouth and their ice blasts intertwined opened tiny blizzard vortex that then shot out two dozen sharp icy shards at the Lizard Monster just before it reached them.

Its eyes went wide for second realizing it was finished before the shards pierced him. Every shard that was shot from the blizzard vortex pierced deep into its body on nearly every part of its front letting out a painful cry before it fell onto its back dead.

Gabriel took a few breaths to calm himself realizing that once again he had done it. He used the crystal that transformed him into the armor and had beaten a monster with a power he had yet to understand. He quickly looked at the slide and noticed his sister was still there curled up with her hands over her face. She didn't see what had happened, but she looked alright.

It greatly relieved him to know that he protected his sister. Sapphire smiled and nodded at him proudly. He still has a long way to go but now at least knows that he cannot run from destiny, but the road ahead is still filled with uncertainty.

Gabriel wondered what will happen now. That new monster attack will no doubt change everything and seeing the damage it had caused around the playground and from where it came from how would any of this be explained but then a mysterious light flashed into the sky that temporary blinded, Gabriel and Sapphire and when the light faded they opened their eyes to see that where the monster had caused destruction it was gone along with the monster.

The Body of the Lizard Monster had vanished and the damage it caused such as the fires it created from his flame breath had dissipated and the damage no longer looked as bad. It was a mystery to them both but unbeknownst to them, a figure was standing upon a house just behind them that smiled at the two.

The Dragon and young man had done well once more and for that, he made sure the damage would not be so severe before the authorities would arrive. He turned around and two wings emerged from behind him as he took off into the sky and vanished before the young man and dragon realized they were being watched.

For now, that lizard-like monster gone, apartments and town buildings are rebuilt. I turn his head at his little sister who still at hiding an under one of the slides I started walked toward her long with Sapphire, He's bent down a said. "Hey, everything is alright now. You could open your eyes."

Marie removes both her hands slower to see her older brother as 'Knight Warrior Hero' with a smile. Lucky for him she didn't know I'm Knight Warrior Hero "Are you sure? Did the big bad monster gone?" She asked.

He nodded at her. " Yes indeed, that lizard monster finally has gone now. That why 'I'~ I mean 'We' did toke that monster down." We? a switch means 'Sapphire' did help and fight alongside with me together. Sapphire can't believe help himself with his smile what Gabriel saying.

"We?" Marie confused. She turned her head right side a saw dragon with halo ring top it heads soft smile at her, Marie shocked and scared stood up step back away from the dragon. This is her first time to see a real dragon.

"Hey, hey, hey. don't worry it's alright don't be scared. This Dragon won't harm you, I promise." Gabriel said as Knight warrior.

"A-Are you sure? You promise?" Marie Said. He nods by a smile at his little sister. "Okay, I'll trust you both and Thank you. I don't know what happens here but it is a good thing the monster is gone like you say, Mr. Hero."

"You don't have to worry, little si- I-I-I means little girl If anything happened you and peoples who live here, he and I will away be here and protest you all, right?" He turned his head at Sapphire by a smile.

Sapphire nodded "Indeed it is."

Marie surprise small gasp that dragon could talk like that. "It talks!? No way!"

"Believe me, young little girl, it not first-time this Guardian Angel Dragon that I could talk." Sapphire smile.

"Guardian Angel Dragon?" Marie confused.

"Yes." Sapphire nodded to her. "And I'm the one and only Guardian Angel Dragon here your homeworld. The name is Sapphire. And what your, young one?"

"Marie, Marie Keeble. It's nice to meet you, Sapphire" She introduced herself with a smile to Sapphire.

"A pleasure is mine, young Marie." Sapphire curtsied a bow to Marie that made her smile.

She turned her head at Knight Warrior Hero. "How about you? Do you have a name?"

Oh, that right! I need a superhero's name, I didn't want to tell everyone about my real name and secret identities included my friends and family also my little sister right in front me, thing thing thing...Wait! I've got it!

"The name is 'Frost Knight'." I introduced it to her with his smile.

"It nice to meet you, Frost Knight," Marie said.

Gabriel is known as Frost Knight's smile to his little sister. "It nice to meet you as well, Marie. I better get going now, I hope your big brother looking for you after monster did to him." I'm must play along with my sister I can't let her know that I'm 'Frost Knight' right in front of my sister.

"Oh my, I've forgotten about my big brother. I wonder he is, I'm really worried." Marie worried her big brother.

"Not to worry, I'm sure he still here around somewhere safe or maybe looking for you right now." Forst Knight said. " I'll search for your brother to you, Marie."

"Really? You will do that for me?" Marie said to him, he shook his head 'yes'. "Thank you very must!"

"Any-time, Marie." Frost Knight smile, he turns his head at Sapphire. "Sapphire, would you stay here with young Marie 'till I'll find her older brother?"

"I will." Sapphire nod.

Frost Knight started to rush to de-transformer back before someone knowns, he spots behind between buildings space gangway that well so I could transform back normal-form, I look both sides to make sure nobody else sees me. Good now goes is clear its time to transform back.

When I started to close both my eyes. "Power-down." I de-transform back my normal-form. I open my eyes able to see my normal clothes again. The Crystal glow floated appear right front me, I grade the crystal with my right hand and put my the pocket. I rush out the gangway between buildings, I turn my head right-side and saw Sapphire along with my sister Marie, I'm so glad she'll alright, I've gonna pretend what happened here so ran toward them. "Hey, Marie!"

Marie turned her head around her older brother. "Big brother, Keeble!" She started rushed toward her bother as well, He bent down and they hug each other. "I'm was so worrying about you, but I'm really happy you're okay!" She worried.

"Yeah! Same goes to you too, Marie." Gabriel said. I let go of a hug from his sister and stand back up and I look at Sapphire. "And I'm taking you the one who lookout, my little sister, right?" He asked.

"I am," Sapphire replied nods smiles.

"And I thank you for lookout, my sister." Gabriel bowed to him with smiles. "It's mean a lot."

"Yeah, Thank you very much," She bowed as well smiles happily. "Oh and Frost Knight too. I wonder where he is after he searches for you, big brother."

"I saw him pass thought while I search you, Marie. Forst Knight told me that you staying with Sapphire 'till I'll find you here." Gabriel said. "I pretty sure we'll see him again, right?" Gabriel said.

"Indeed, young one," Sapphire said. "I've must go as well, Forst Knight's waiting for me, you two must go home."

"We will," Marie said. "Thank again."

"Sure thing." Gabriel winked his right eye at Sapphire.

Sapphire winked his left eye at him, I know that Gabriel pretend don't really know what happens or know each other, he must keep a secret identity his love one away from danger. As for now, I started to scratch both wings out and within a few mighty flaps, he rose from the ground. "I see you both again, farewell." took off into the sky.

Both Gabriel and his little sister Marie raise and wave their hands in the air at Sapphire while he in the skies.

"Well, it is time we head home now," Gabriel said to his little sister. "Mom probably gets off her work right about now. Or maybe she comes home until tonight."

" 'Kay!" Marie nodded.


{Next Scene: Gabriel's house At Night-time}

"On breaking news, all peoples under attack the monster appeared downtown Lynn about three and a half hour ago at afternoon, 'Til unknown masked bring and unknown halo ring creature once again and defeated the monster that easily." The women news report said. "Of age 27 old men posting a video live on Facebook, it had 500,000 views, 5,7581 comments and 1,363 shared around a world for last 2 days ago. And another news, there's some white powered out of nowhere and rebuild half of the towns while the monster destroys a building. Also half of the peoples are in hospital who got injured 2 days on Friday, they're feeling better after 2 days it's felt like magic, let go live Ollie Williams who got injured with brocking leg at the hospital, how are you feeling, Ollie?"

"Miracles!" Ollie said with yell-out.

"That good to hear, Ollie." The women news report said. "Whoever did that with powered we'll give a big thanks and also that two unknown as well P.S. The School will be open on Wednesday."

It was quite a day for, Gabriel. He couldn't believe what had happened. So much had gone on that very day that it was impossible to describe. How could a trip to the park become a situation of terror? He had almost lost his sister. He was glad that he was able to save her from that lizard monster but if Sapphire hadn't come then it could have been the worst.

Gabriel understood now that there was no running from being what he is. Sapphire had told him he was made to be a warrior with the ice crystal he possessed. He tried to flee from it by giving it back to the dragon he had met but with the recent attack by the lizard monster that nearly got his sister showed that no matter if throw the crystal away they may come back and if he didn't have it then he wouldn't be able to transform into a warrior.

The Young man sat on his living room couch trying to think over the day's events. It didn't seem quite fair when he went in-depth about it in his mind. He never did ask to be a warrior. When he was younger, he used to dream about being a superhero but that was childhood antics. Who would have believed that such things on comics and TV were real?

If he had known what true danger he would have been put in and knew about that crystal when he was given it so long ago, he would have quickly thrown it into the garbage. He wanted to live as normal as he could be with his family. But now everything was anything but normal. Monsters attacked the city and one in the park. A Dragon comes out of nowhere acting like he knew him and tells him he is to become a warrior. It seemed like a mix between a dream and a nightmare, but it was all reality.

Earlier that day their mother came home bursting through the day panting heavily with a terrified look on her face. "Kids?" She called hoping to the heavens they were okay.

The Two children then ran into the hallway and saw their mother. "Mommy!" Marie cried.

"Mom!" Gabriel cried next as their, mother dashed to them dropping to her knee's as they all embraced each other.

"Oh, my children!" Their mother whimpered. "I'm so glad you're okay!"

"Me too, mommy." Marie replied hugging her loving mother as, Gabriel smiled and hugged his mother so glad to see her.

"Are you both okay?" She asked looking them over to be sure there wasn't any wounds of any kind on them both when she finally let go of them.

"We're both okay! Thanks to the nice dragon called, Sapphire and the Frost Knight!" Marie smiled.

"Frost Knight? A Dragon name, Sapphire?" Their mother inquired.

Gabriel sighed. "Yes, those two saved us and all in the park when they fought that monster. I got, Marie and we left as soon as they dealt with that beast." He explained.

Their Mother had a bit of look of disbelief on her face. It sounds like a complete fantasy but then with the news having told about the monster attacks and with eyewitness's she did believe the tale.

"Well I am happy to know that there's someone looking out for us." Their Mother smiled hugging her children again. "Since I am home early, how about I make us some dinner?" She offered.

"Yay!" Marie cheered. "I can tell you more about them as we eat!"

Gabriel's stomach grumbled. His fight with that monster lizard did make him work up an appetite. "That sounds great, Mom."

Marie continued to chirp for hours over how the dragon who actually could talk that was named, Sapphire and the Frost Knight on how heroic they were. Their mother listened as it was good to know that despite these mysterious strangers and how old folk tales about dragons seemed true after all there was something good about them. She easily believed her daughters telling for on the news there was an actual video of the scene.

Someone who was in hiding close by at the park managed to record some of the battles between the mysterious armored being and the Dragon against that giant fire breathing monster lizard.

The News reporter tried to make sense out of the situation as there was no denying it as the video had now become a viral sensation. Scientists over the world were now eager to learn about these mysterious beings and the military with all the recent attacks had now begun to send the national guard to the city. Until further notice, the city would have extra security for if two attacks came within such a short time then they had to take precautions.

Despite the shock that the battle was caught on a cell phone camera, Gabriel was glad to see that no one saw him transforming into his armor and that the cell phone footage only shown the battle up to the lizard monsters' destruction.

His mother decided to make dinner early since she was home and after an hour of cooking, they ate at the table mostly silently as, Marie had finally run of things to say that praised the dragon and the frost knight. After they finished, they cleaned up the table and each of them decided to do what they wanted or needed to do.

Gabriel's mother had to call up her work to discuss some important matters as with the upcoming military presence in the city it would be difficult to get to work at an appropriate time and with the military around it could be an issue that they would have to work around.

Marie stayed at the dining room table having gathered a few blank pieces of paper and crayons from her bedroom wanting to draw a few colored sketches. Gabriel had flopped on the living room couch and just listened to the sounds on TV. It was on the News Channel Network that continued to go over the recent events that had befallen the city.

Gabriel knew now there was no turning back from this. The City was on alert. Monster attacks may become frequent and his own family was put in danger. He got lucky twice, but a third time could be his end if he would go into battle again. He had to learn more about the crystal and the power it possessed and learn about his dragon friend.

Perhaps he could see him again in a quiet and secluded place. Maybe in the same spot from the woods. He decided he would go back during the night when everyone would be asleep. It would be the best time to go out with no one being able to catch him sneaking out.

It would be some time before got dark as, Gabriel

just past the time flipping through the channels on TV as his sister showed off some of her colorful sketches which consisted of many drawings of the dragon, Sapphire and even of the Frost Knight. All it did was make, Gabriel smile as her drawings may not be worthy of a museum but they were special in their own and it was like she was drawing something of himself. He couldn't tell her, but he was again so flattered that she liked the one who saved her life.

Gabriel took a mental list of questions. If the dragon would meet him this night, then he had best be prepared to ask him and not hold back anything. He was going to commit to this now and he had to do what he could to prepare for what would lie ahead. He spent the rest of the day watching funny cartoons and looking over more and more drawings of his sisters creation which by the end of the day they would have to buy new paper and would have to at least find the best picture she made to frame on her wall.

Night eventually came over the city. Most of the lights remained on within the city sectors while the neighborhoods only had some of their lights left on in the streets and in many houses with many people left on edge due to the recent attacks. It was difficult for many to find some sleep but for, Gabriel it was easy as he went to bed early. The sun was barely down when he said he was going to bed.

His mother let him for he had a busy day and his sister eventually fell asleep working yet another drawing which her mother had to take her up to her bedroom and tuck her into her bed. Before Gabriel went to sleep he set his alarm clock to midnight. He made the alarm only sound a low setting that it would only be loud enough for him to hear and wake him up but not disturb the others who would be sleeping by then.

When the clock struck at midnight his alarm clock beeped softly but he slept close enough to the clock to let the soft noise stir him awake. For once he actually was glad to get up in the middle of the night quickly slipping out of his pajama's and put on pants and a shirt and put a light red jacket on for it would be a little cold at this time of the night.

He quietly opened his bedroom door and stepped out of it and shut it when he exited for if anyone got up, they would not suspect someone didn't leave his room. He tiptoed down the stairs but forgetting that it was dark out he forgot to grab something to light his way from the supply closest and took a wrong step down the stairs and fell forward falling onto the floor thankfully carpeted and it was the last step of the stairs he missed and it didn't make too loud of a noise.

Gabriel groaned from the impact as now had woken him up entirely. Not the best way for someone to wake up from only a four-hour sleep but at least now he was wide awake. This time he went to the supply closest downstairs and found a flashlight and stepped out the door at the back of the house.


{Scene Change: Woods}

After he made it outside shutting the door behind him and walked towards the edge of the woods he flicked on his flashlight and found the trail that led into the dark woods. He walked down the

darkened trail using his flashlight to light his path. It was spooky as there was nothing but the sound of crickets and the hooting of an owl that made, Gabriel cringe.

The Tree's all brushed in a light breeze that made them move slightly as if they were alive. Gabriel recalled a certain scene in a Disney movie he once watched that had a princess run into the woods and she was plagued with fear that she imagined all the surrounding tree's were alive with glowing eyes that were filled with evil and terror with the branches all reaching out to get her. He shivered at the thought of that scene but then he chuckled lightly to try and shake that silly thought out of his mind.

He eventually found the very spot in the trail where it would cut off in another direction which, Gabriel followed off the trail and made his way to where he remembered he spoke with, Sapphire before. He hoped that he would be there as he didn't want to have to been trekking through darkened woods in the middle of the night all for nothing.

In time, Gabriel found the very spot in the middle of a clearing in the woods with a tiny river running calmly through it. It was a nice peaceful spot and he just hoped the dragon would be there. He waved his flashlight upwards making a signal hoping that if, Sapphire was around he would see it and within a couple of waves of the flashlight the very dragon came down from the sky.

Gabriel looked up to him with a smile as, Sapphire gave him one as well landing right in front of him.

"Good evening there, Gabriel. I didn't expect to see you out here this time of night." Sapphire greeted.

Gabriel nodded as this was quite uncommon for him to do but there was something he needed to say first. "Look, Sapphire thank you so much for your help…yesterday. For saving my sister and I want apologize for all that I did as well." He apologized.

Sapphire smiled warmly leaning his head over and nuzzled, Gabriel's hair. "It is well, young one. I know it was a lot to take in at once. I truly wish this did not befall you but sometimes we cannot escape our destinies no matter how far we try to flee from it."

"I understand that now. Which is why I came out here. I have many questions." Gabriel said which, Sapphire sat down on his haunches.

"I believed you would. Please sit down for I have much to say." Sapphire replied. Gabriel found a decent sized boulder to sit on and put down his flashlight turning it off as the open clearing was lit by fireflies and the full moon from the sky.

"First as you know the crystal you hold is the Ice Crystal allowing you to wield ice and transform into your armor." Sapphire began. "With the other elemental crystals out there, we must find them before the Dark Dragons and their master can."

"Dark Dragons?" Gabriel asked.

"Yes, they are ones who created the monsters that had attacked your city," Sapphire confirmed. "The Dark Dragons and their ruthless cold-hearted King known as the Dark Master who is the King of Darkness desires to find the very relics that can oppose him. If he should find them then he can use them for his benefit or in the least destroy them. He is a conqueror of realms. He will not rest until has claimed his hold upon this world and plunge it into the darkness where he would then rule supreme. He and his dark minions will slaughter anyone, and anything till their goal is achieved even if that means destroying every bit of life in the world."

Gabriel gasped in horror at that revelation. How could someone be so evil? So cruel? So black-hearted? Gabriel was starting to regret feeling like he had a change of heart but as his friend said he could not run away from this.

"If the Dark Master succeeds then your world is doomed. We have to find the crystals and bestow them upon those that are worthy to use them or if they already have found owners then we have to rally with them in order to stand a chance." Sapphire stated. "I have tried for so long to counter the darkness on my own. But I only could delay them up until now. You and the city you live in have been targeted now. We have to take a stand together, Gabriel, can I now depend upon you to stand with me against the coming darkness?"

Gabriel stood up from the boulder. He took a deep breath to ready himself for there was no turning back now. "Yes. I know that I cannot run, and I cannot hide from this. I am new and I have a lot to learn but I do ask a couple of things."

"What would those be, Gabriel?" Sapphire asked.

"Well, I still need to go to school and take care of my family. I want to be sure no one would get suspicious and perhaps we can meet out in his spot anytime I can so we can talk and maybe you can show me how to be better? Train me and show how to use my crystal since you know all about it?" Gabriel asked hoping he wasn't asking too much of himself here.

The Dragon smiled and nodded. "Of course. You should continue to live your life to the fullest, Gabriel. The Darkness may be lingering right now but the best we can do for now is carry on. I can keep watch and stay alert for any signs of impending attacks while you carry on with your school and family. And we most certainly can meet here anytime. All you have to do is come here and ill find you. Believe it or not, my young friend this very clearing holds many memories. Very fond ones that I treasure most dearly."

Gabriel didn't understand what he really meant for the clearing didn't seem like much. "Well, it's been enlightening and I am glad you accepted what I had to ask for."

Sapphire chuckled. "Its no trouble at all my, young friend. We all should do what we can to live our lives even in times of danger."

Gabriel shrugged his shoulders. "Guess so." He laughed.

"You better run home and get some sleep," Sapphire suggested as he could see into, Gabriel's eyes seeing he was in need of some rest.

"Alright, ill see you later. Goodnight." Gabriel picked up his flashlight and went to find the trail as, Sapphire watched his friend leave before spreading his wings and flew up into the sky. However, they didn't realize they were being watched from the forest.

Deep within the tree's behind thick brush was a woman outfitted in yellow-colored armor that had a skirt hanging from the waist of it with knee-high white boots. Standing by her side was a dragon similar to, Sapphire as they were watching the two friends meet and come to an agreement that they had to work together.

"Excellent." The Woman smiled. "We may now have a chance yet. Soon enough we indeed shall come together, and that Dark Master better watch it for he will go from pitch black to black and blue and red all over once we all are together as one." The Dragon next to her nodded in agreement for there was hope yet for this world.

つづく... {To Be Continued...}


[Update: I edited this chapter a little short. Sorry for keeping you waiting for so long, I was busy doing finding new jobs soon don't ask why you all do not want to know.]

[Another Update: My Grand Popo passed away Wednesday last night, Please let me know you guys had to say something for my Grand Popo, Please tell me. W.G.T.A.P. "With GOD All Things Are Possible!"]

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