They heard a loud sound in the sky and they raised their head. They saw a helicopter flying toward their direction.
"That's the police force," Kuguru noticed.
"We have to hide before they spot-" a flash of light lightly blinded Drum before he could say anything else, "-us."
"-This is the Commander. I ask everyone to remain where they are. I need to talk with you.-"
Tasuku recognised the voice and said, "The Commander? It's him."
"Who's the Commander?" Ironchain asked.
"Well-" the helicopter landed near them before Tasuku explained. Once they sound started to die out he continued, "He's a high rank in the police force and...the one who rescue me after Jack hid from them."
Only the Commander walked out of the helicopter and said, "Hello dragons and kids. I am the Commander. I need to talk with everyone about what happened since you came here."
Chapter 27: Can We End This?
Tasuku stood up and nervously said, "Commander. Long-time no see."
The other's looked at Tasuku and sighted.
Commander smiled and replied, "It's been a while Tasuku, but I have to be strait to the point. As I said, I need to know everything that happened since dragons and demons appeared here. The government is aware of monsters roaming around and we fear that if this goes out, people will panic."
The dragons looked at each other's.
Jackknife grunted and said, "Understood. I'll explain everything from the start."
"You weren't everywhere you know," Drum said.
"I need to hear everything," Commander said.
The dragons explained everything that happened from the start, with more information's from the children. Commander listened carefully to what they said and nodded as he heard everything. Once they finished explaining everything, the darkness was starting to invade the town. They said a lot, but cut the useless details like what they ate or things that were trivia.
"So you... Jackknife came here three years ago and the others recently came here to arrest you for treason. Now you've changed idea because his motive where the right thing to do in his situation?" Commander asked.
"Yes," Tasuku said with a small smile. I'm so glad Jackknife won't be dragged away and that my friends will help us.
"Alright. Now that I know the reason you are here, I have to know something important," Commander started. They frowned when they saw him adjusting his glasses and lightly biting his lips, "What is going to happen once everything is over? Are you going to return to your world and never come back here? Are they more from other worlds that will come here? Are we in danger of a war against other worlds?"
The dragons looked at each other's. Jackknife answered first, "I will not leave Tasuku side. We are family and I won't let him alone."
Gao looked at Drum and Halberd. Halberd and his sister formed a strong bond and knew she'll be sad if he left while he'll miss Drum.
"We are going to return to our world," Ironchain replied, putting his hands on his waist, "As for the danger of a war against this world, there is no chance since it is a new world for us and a very alien one where we are a little more... vulnerable."
Halberd continued the answer, "Commander. Now that Earth has been discovered by us and some of us discovered it, probably around the world by few, more will come here."
Drum added, "They have many reasons. I know those like Axia will want to know how this world works and information's about it with some other from the Magic world. The food here is awesome. Just fantastic. You can be sure that lots will come for the food. It's just that good," he concluded with star in his eyes.
The Commander put his hand on his chin and knew it was true, "Then the world will be aware of them no matter what. It's just a question of time now."
"Commander. From the moment we discovered your world, you must know that your world will change, that you want it or not," Halberd warned.
"I know. This isn't something the government can't try to keep it a secret or try to ignore it. I'll have to call someone in the government and she will find how to deal with it. She is that good."
"Who is it?" Tasuku asked.
"She is the minister of defense. She is smart and proactive. You have to know that she's, in the few of the government to act as fast as she can. She isn't someone who likes to wait and see," the Commander responds with a smile. "Of course, once I talk to her, I don't know what will happen until everything is over, although, this isn't immediately important. There is an immediate problem right?"
Jackknife nodded, "Yes. As long as I have a bounty on my head, more will come. Some will be kind like Tsukikage, but others will be merciless like Gallows. The worse could come very soon and will destroy everything for my head."
"We have to stop this. We kind of reach that before you came," Tasuku said scratching the back of his head.
"The problem is that they won't stop until he's arrested," Kuguru commented.
The Commander thought about it and said, "Sadly, the government cannot offer any political protection. Everything is unknown and we are unorganised. This isn't a situation where the officials can improvise."
"If our world protect him, the Dragon world might start a war. That's what you think right?" Baku asked.
The Commander nodded.
"Well... Maybe if we could convince the Dragon Council, the bounty and the chasse will end," Drum suggested.
Ironchain snickered and replied, "They won't give up. They didn't after three years and they were ignoring where Jackknife was. The Dragon Council is really stubborn."
"Too much for their own good," Halberd agreed.
Ironchain grunted at Halberd.
Kuguru looked at the blue dragon and said, "Calm down."
Ironchain nodded and stopped grunting.
"As long as the situation remain, it will be best for our world to remain neutral in this," The Commander concluded.
Tasuku lightly lowered his head, but he was expecting this. He raised his head and asked, "Is the Dragon Council the highest rank in the Dragon World?"
Jackknife thought and replied, "No. There is a dragon who can take some decision above the council if he wants too. I cannot try and speak with him thought. He will only ignore me."
"You mean my father?" Drum asked.
The other's looked at Drum.
"You mean your father is like the king of the Dragon World?" Gao asked.
Drum scratched his hairs and replied, "In a way. He is the most powerful dragon of my world and defeated every dragons standing in his way. He united the dragons together long ago. He might be opened to Jackknife situation. He's wiser than the council."
Tasuku walked closer to Drum and asked, "If you are his son, you can ask him to listen to Jackknife claim."
Drum looked at Tasuku and sighed, "Don't count on me. My father is Fang Slade Terrestrial XIII and believe me, he won't listen to me."
"Why?" Tasuku asked.
"My father and I aren't in... good term," Drum chuckled nervously and nervously, "He doesn't listen to me. If I try talking to him, he'll give me one hell of a lecture and probably a painful kick. Also, when I came here alone, he's really pissed off against me and times will only make it worse."
"Drum's cannot use his family bond to help Jack," Tasuku concluded, turning his head toward Jack.
Halberd snapped his finger and said, "But The Punisher is high in the hierarchy and a powerful dragon. I know your father respect him. If he speaks on Jackknife behalf, it can be possible to end the bounty on his head and maybe obtain pardon for his treason."
Jackknife nodded negatively and replied, "I do not really believe it will be possible. This idea can be possible, but the chances are lower than we might think," he looked at Tasuku with uncertainty while the boy gave him the same look.
Everyone was silent and said nothing.
The Commander walked closer to Tasuku and put his hand on his shoulder, "Tasuku. What Jackknife said is true and the chance might be low for you, but there is little option for you. Ask yourself this, should you take your chance to hide with Jackknife forever or try to convince The Punisher to let Jackknife free and be forgiven for his crime? No one can take this decision except you and Jackknife. It should be Jackknife, but this is a family decision."
Tasuku took a while before replying, "So... This is our choice. Try to remain hidden or take the chance to talk to The Punisher," he closed his eyes and said, "I don't know. I don't know what we should do."
The Commander said, "Take your time."
Tasuku opened his eyes and nodded.
"Tasuku," Gao said, attracting his attention. Gao gave him a thumbs up and said, "No matter what. You can count on me."
Baku and Kuguru walked on both side of Gao.
"We are friend after all. We will support your choice," Baku said.
Kuguru added, "This is something we cannot choose for you, but no matter what, we shall respect your decision."
Ironchain, Drum and Halberd said nothing.
Tasuku looked at the Commander and said with a small smile, "Thank you. I'll think about it at home," he turned toward Jackknife, "Let's go."
Jackknife nodded and waited for the boy to climb on his back. He expanded his wings and flew away.
The other's watched the dragon flying away while the Commander returned in the helicopter.
"Wait!" Gao said rushing near him.
"What is it Gao?" he asked.
"Do you know where Tasuku lives?" Gao asked.
The Commander nodded and smiled, "Tasuku is lucky to have a friend like you," he said before giving the location of Tasuku's house.
"Thank you," Gao said.
"Gao Mikado. When Tasuku makes his choice, I want to know what it is. I'll give my report to the Ministry of defense now. I also need to speak with the other one who lives with a creature of another world too like Tetsuya," the Commander said. He climbed in the helicopter and it flew away.
The children and the dragons returned to their home, except Ironchain.
"Halberd, are you returning to the Mikado's home?" Ironchain asked.
"Yes. This is where we live for now," Halberd replied.
"Then I'm going to Kuguru's house," Ironchain suddenly said.
"What?" the other's yelled.
Halberd put his hand on his chest, feeling his heart breaking as he asked, "Why?"
Ironchain clenched his fist and yelled, "You want to know why? It's obvious! We are best friends since we came out of our eggs! We always supported each other's when things were hard! You are wise and always take the right decision because you cannot stand doing the wrong thing! You have a powerful sense of justice. No matter what happens, I always support your decision and believe you've done the right choice! You also know that I always support you! But now... Now! You never told during three years that you helped Jackknife to escape justice because you didn't believe in me! You didn't believe me! I never- I never felt so betrayed by you!" he breathed loudly after emptying the weight of his heart.
Halberd lowered his head. His tail was between his legs as he said, "I-" but couldn't say another world. An honest tear felt from his eyes and flew away.
The other's looked at Ironchain silently.
Drum crossed his arms and asked, "Didn't you exaggerated?"
"No! This is how I fell!" Ironchain yelled.
Drum saw that behind the blue dragon rage, he saw a dragon holding the best he could his tears, "Let's go."
"But-" Gao was cut.
"We have to go," Drum ordered. He pointed his back on the two boys.
Gao and Baku climbed on Drum's back, after Baku hesitated.
Ironchain looked at Kuguru and said, "Climb on my back. You'll guide me to your home."
Kuguru was unsure, but decided to accept. She didn't want Ironchain mood to worsen.
AC: This is the end of chapter 27.
Next chapter: The Decision.
This will have some interaction between Ironchain and Kuguru while Tasuku had to make his decision.