Sol Regem

Kai stood silently within the Queen's chamber of the Storm Spire. Beside him were Rayla and Callum. The other Ninja stood silently elsewhere. The Queen was a large Dragon with massive wings. By her side was Azymondias.

The sound of flaps echoed about the chamber, from the entrance of the sky. Came Firstbourne. The entrance was just large enough to fit the Mother of Dragons. Zubeia made space for the great Dragon.

Firstbourne's wings rolled against her back, Wu leaping from her back and landing with grace upon the ground. "Your majesty." Wu greeted, slowly walking forward. Coming to a stop before the Dragon Queen. "I am Wu, the youngest child of The First Spinjitzu Master."

The Dragon Queen leaned forward. "You have dragon blood." She noted.

Wu nodded in response. "May I introduce Firstbourne, Mother of Dragons."

The Queen glanced up at Firstbourne who stood silently. Her eyes observing those gathered closely. She roared in greeting, watching as the Queen gave a nod. Wu cleared his throat. "Your majesty, your Realm is under threat of invasion."

The Queen turned. "Did you all say that the Dark Mage was vanquished?" She questioned.

Wu looked at Kai, the Master of Fire understood what Wu wanted and proceeded to draw out the axe belonging to the Oni. Firstbourne roared in rage at the sight of it, snarling at the weapon. The Queen blinked in confusion, watching as Kai walked to stand beside Wu.

"That axe smells of death." The Queen muttered.

Kai glanced at Wu, his elderly mentor nodded. "Your majesty, this axe belongs to the ancient enemy of the Dragons."

Firstbourne growled, her eyes narrowed, she was restless about something. Wu glanced at the Mother of Dragons. "Hmm, Firstbourne is disturbed by something." He glanced back at the axe. "She has sensed the presence of the Oni within the Realm."

Callum glanced up at Firstbourne. "There might be a way for us to understand what Firstbourne's saying, my brother can translate for us." He suggested.

Wu turned, a small smile upon his lips. "Fetch him would you, it would benefit us all to know what Firstbourne knows about this ancient foe."

The group waited several minutes before Callum returned with Ezran behind him. Ezran was quick to greet Firstbourne. "She says that the Oni are present, and are stronger then they were before, though she can not identify where they are hidden the Dark Magic used by humanity here has created several large patches of Destructive Essence over the land." He translated.

Wu stroked his beard, walking back and forth. "Dark Magic, Destructive Essence."

Firstbourne growled once more. "She says that Dark Magic is an aspect of the Elemental Essence of Destruction, she's noted that here, the Dark Magic seems to draw of the primal side of Elemental Power, recharging it with their Destructive aspects. She believes the Oni have long been here, planting the seeds for their conquest of the Realm."

Kai glanced at the Queen who seemed to ponder this information. "How dangerous are the Oni?"

Kai and Wu exchanged a worried glance with one another. Firstbourne growled, her foot slamming into the ground. Ezran blinked. "Firstbourne says the Oni have grown in power, with all of Xadia united, we might be able to hold them back for a few days, a week at best. She notes that the only way the Oni are going to be defeated is with the use of Creation."

Wu glanced at the Ninja. "It is possible for us to utilise the power of Creation. There is an issue preventing us from using it however."

The Dragon Queen glanced down at Wu. "What issue?"

"The Four Weapons of Spinjitzu must be imbued with Elemental Power once more, since they last use in beating back the Oni, they were drained. Cole, Zane, Jay and Kai must travel to the place where the source of the Moon, Sun, Earth and Sky are strongest to imbue the weapons with their Elemental Power." Wu explained.

Kai glanced at Wu. "There is an issue with that as well, the Sun Forge was corrupted by Dark Magic shortly before the battle by Viren. I'm not sure my Fire alone will be enough to cleanse it."

Wu blinked, turning to face the Queen. "Are there some out there with an incredibly strong connection to the Sun to help cleanse the Sun Forge?"

The Queen nodded. "He has long been bitter and angry, but Sol Regem may be able to provide aid. That is if you can reason with him."

Wu turned to face Kai. "Kai, as the Master of Fire, you shall travel to meet this Sol Regem, convince him of the dark force that threatens this Realm." He stopped, turning to face Cole. "Cole, you must travel to where the Earth is strongest here, the Queen may be able to provide a guide for you. Once you have arrived, imbue the Scythe of Quakes with its Elemental Power."

"Zane, travel to where the Moon is strongest, imbue you the Shurikens of Ice once more with their Elemental Power. Jay, you shall remain here to imbue the Nunchucks of Lightning with their Elemental Power. I shall stay with you."

"Nya and Skylor, travel back with Queen Aanya to gather any humans able to fight. Word shall be sent once we've decided on a location for our stand."

Kai turned, putting the axe away. "Where would I find Sol Regem?" He questioned.

Rayla and Callum stepped forward. "We can take you to him, though he won't be happy to hear us again." She replied.

Kai nodded. "Right, we should get going then

Kai moved forward, the massive dragon of the Sun rested upon a rocky bed. His head was adorned with a crown and a large scar covering his eyes. He slowly lifted his head, turning it to face the direction of Kai, Callum and Rayla. "I smell death." He snarled, raising to his feet as stepped forward.

Rayla glanced at Callum, then at Kai who stood still. "Mighty Sol Regem, we come to you for aid." She began, stepping ahead of Kai. "The Sunforge has been corrupted by Dark Magic and must be cleansed."

Sol Regem remained silent. "So it has been, regardless, I smell human blood, the stench of death is clear on them both. They will perish."

"NO!" Rayla cried, stepping in front of Callum. "You can't kill them, not when all of Xadia is under threat."

Sol Regem laughed. "Xadia is under threat from humans, they will all die." He took a deep breath and unleashed a torrent of flames towards them.

Kai leapt forward, standing before Rayla and Callum, hands reached out towards the flames. "The fire is no longer your greatest strength Sol Regem." He said, bending the fire to his command as he forced it around the group.

The flames died down as Sol Regem leaned forward. "You are brave human, bending the fire to your command like that. What Dark Magic have you used to enhance yourself?"

Kai chuckled. "I have always been able to control fire, the perk of being its master. Your connection to the Sun is strong, and what it can do great. But it is only a primal form of my own power. I was there when the Sun Forge was corrupted, I fought against the one who corrupted it. He is dead now, killed when he tried to escape the devastation brought down upon his forces by Firstbourne."

"But the Sun Forge must be cleansed, my Golden Weapon, the Sword of Fire must be imbued with the Elemental Power of Fire once more, else all of Xadia will fall to the greatest darkness ever seen." He went on, drawing the Oni axe from his belt and chucking it into the ground. "Smell this and tell me what you draw from it."

Sol Regem sniffed the axe, pulling back in rage at the smell. "It's stench of death is far greater than anything I have ever smelled or seen. It is covered in death, forged by it. What manner of object is that thing?"

Kai closed his eyes. "That axe belongs to the ancient foe of the Dragons."

Sol Regem twisted his head slightly. "Ancient foe of the Dragons?"

"The Bringer of Doom, the Oni. Firstbourne said that they were the creators of Dark Magic, that Dark Magic is drawn from the Elemental Essence of Destruction, the power they control. And I know what the Oni can do, I have seen it firsthand, they are a threat to everyone. And they are here in Xadia, gearing up for their conquest. They will march, and if this Realm is not united as one, they will win." Kai snapped.

Sol Regem pulled back from Kai's outburst. "You have made your point, I might be able to put my hatred for humanity aside for the time being, if only to see this ancient foe of ours destroyed. However, I still don't see what this has to do with the Sun Forge being Cleansed."

Kai sighed. "It must be cleansed so that I can imbue the Sword of Fire with its Elemental Power once more, when it, along with the other Weapons of Spinjitzu are united, allows us to command the power of Creation, the only thing that can defeat the Oni."

Sol Regem rose to his full height. "And you require me to aid in cleansing the Sun Forge why? You are strong, powerful enough to do so on your own?"

Kai shook his head. "No, I'm not. If I had the Scroll of Forbidden Spinjitzu, then I might've, but Viren destroyed that, a good thing to. The ability to have greater power is not something a man like him should have."

Sol Regem spread his wings. "Very well, I will assist, though I will not carry the human."

Kai smirked. "That's fine, I can handle that myself." He closed his eyes, working past his fears, he opened them and, with his own Elemental Power, formed a dragon of fiery energy around him. "The Elemental Dragon of Fire shall do that." He reached down, grabbing the Oni axe and tucking it away.

"You take the object, why?" Sol Regem questioned.

Kai glanced at Callum. "Call it a way to help unite everyone for this coming war against the Oni." He said, taking flight with Callum rested upon the dragon behind him. Rayla climbed on Sol Regem, the great dragon taking flight afterwards.

Sol Regem was bound to appear some time soon. Yes, Aanya did make it to the fight, a little late, but never the less, she arrived. Next chapter, we see the Sun Forge cleansed, Kai, Callum and Rayla return to the Storm Spire and embark on the next part of their journey to the Silvergroove with Wu and Firstbourne. And we see The Oni begin marching on Xadia.