DRAGON HEROES
Welcome back, everybody! So we are down to the penultimate story of the Death Egg saga! Lots of stuff happening for the last two stories! We're about to witness three different fights taking place at once, where the Anthro League space fighters prepare for their assault on the Death Egg and Blaze's team attempt to destroy the shield generator protecting it. There's also Sonic's team who have reached the Death Egg and are about to confront Dr Eggman! Can they put an end to the doctor's evil scheme? Or is there another threat waiting to emerge from the shadows? Surprises await as the story unfolds!
Death Egg War
Chapter 1 – The Anthro Space Fighters
Jimmy Lionheart squinted as he watched his comrades at the hangar of the Anthro League headquarters, ready themselves to board their spacecraft, but not before waiting for Empress Celeste. She was due to give a few final words before wishing them luck on their mission to attack the Death Egg. Hero stood beside him, eager to get started. Ignatius the Incineroar and Shu the Pikachu were also expecting the arrival of the empress.
"You're doing alright there?" Jimmy asked Hero as he looked at the dragon.
"Yes, I'm fine, gracias," replied Hero. "It's just that this is the first time I'm ever going to be flying out into space!"
"I understand that," said Jimmy. "This is definitely going to be one heck of a mission as we need to penetrate the inner workings of the Death Egg and destroy the reactor, given that Blaze and her team have already taken out the shield generator."
"Hopefully they have," said Ignatius. "For all we know, as it was reported, they're already at Brazil, so they must be inside the base."
"Do you think they'll be alright?" asked Shu.
"I don't know, but it's quite possible that they won't have a problem," said Jimmy. "They're all a strong bunch as they have dealt with dangerous enemies, so Eggman's robots shouldn't faze them the slightest."
Kalypso, Kip and Kass arrived. "Sup, brothers," they called. "Talkin' 'bout our friends over at Brazil, eh?"
"Yes, we are," replied Jimmy. "We believe that they'll pull off destroying the shield generator, at least, by the time our fleet set off into space."
"I believe they can do it," said Kalypso. "Even back when we used to serve King K. Rool, General Klump is an excellent strategist, so he'll come up with some sort of plan to accomplish the mission, that's for sure. He's got a lot of military experience."
Kip and Kass nodded in agreement.
"This is going to be one big ordeal," said Jimmy. "Even bigger than when we battled the Obsidian Devourers as the fate of the planet depends on whether we succeed destroying the Death Egg or not."
"Don't you worry too much, bro, cause I believe you'll make it, yo," said Kip with utmost optimism.
"Thanks for the pep talk, you guys," said Ignatius. "We really appreciate it."
"You're welcome," said Kass. "Eggman will soon be put in his place for good!"
"Well put, Kass," smiled Kalypso. "Anyway, we'll be leaving you guys now so we can wait for Klump and his team to return from Brazil. Good luck!"
"Better that you do that," said Jimmy. "Empress Celeste is about to be here any minute. See you three later!"
The kremlings beckoned a salute before leaving the hangar, and it was not long until Empress Celeste made her way in. All the fighters paid their attention to her as she prepared to deliver her speech.
"Greetings, everyone," she began. "As you all know, our strike team have reached Brazil so it is only a matter of time until they take down the shield generator protecting the Death Egg. Now it is the time for us to prepare for our assault, and we must emerge victorious if we are to restore peace to the world."
"Yes, absolutely," agreed the fighters.
Empress Celeste paused impressively. "Jimmy Lionheart, are you and the fleet ready?" she asked.
"All fighters are accounted for, Your Highness," replied Jimmy.
"Excellent," smiled Empress Celeste. "Now then, before I depart, I want to deliver a few words to all of you. This is going to be a dangerous mission since you will be flying into space, but I am very hopefully to all of you will survive. Once our strike team in Brazil have taken out the shield generator, it will be your cue to commence penetrating the inner workings of the Death Egg and destroy the reactor. Command your ships, brave soldiers, we and the rest of anthrokind wish you luck!"
The fighters cheered and as Empress Celeste left the hanger, they started to board their ships. Jimmy and Hero watched as Ignatius and Shu climbed inside theirs.
"This is the first time those two are heading to space," said Jimmy. "At least they received a bit of training to be prepared for what they'll be getting into."
"I'm sure they're going to do well on this mission, amigo," said Hero. "Ignatius and Shu may not have had any experience with space travel, but part of me senses that they have the spirit and determination to do their best."
"Yes, true," agreed Jimmy. "After all, they used to be under the traineeship of Emperor Tomohiro, master of the Ways of the Anthro."
"Then they won't have a problem," smiled Hero.
"I guess you're right," said Jimmy. "Anyway, let's get on our spacecraft. Everyone is waiting for our command."
So Jimmy and Hero climbed into their spacecraft and after putting on their helmets, Jimmy switched on the transmission. He cleared his throat. "Okay, we're all set," he spoke. "Is everyone else ready?"
"Yes, Jimmy, we are ready, willing and able!" replied Ignatius through the transmission.
Jimmy smiled. "Then this is it," he replied. "It's now or never. Prepare for the countdown in ten seconds!"
The fleet started up their engines as they anticipated for Jimmy's command for take-off. Hero felt very anxious as he knew that the pressure was about to be great, especially when he, Jimmy and the rest of the fleet leave the Earth's exosphere into the void of space.
"Jimmy, I'm nervous," he whispered.
"Be brave, my friend," soothed Jimmy. "Remember back when you stood up to the Pyre Squad when they called you out for your defection from the Obsidian Devourers. You showed courage back there and surely you can muster it up again for when we take flight to the stars."
"Yeah, you're right," said Hero as he felt some resolve. "I know I can do it."
Jimmy nodded and then he focused on the transmission. "In counting!" he announced. "Ten… nine… eight… seven… six… five… four… three… two… one… ignition and blast off!"
With that, the entire fleet let off a roar as they rose out of the ground and took off into the sky straight towards the exosphere.
Author's Note: This is it, the battle for the Earth is about to begin! Next chapter, we'll be seeing what's in store for Sonic and his team!