" I can't believe it" thought Oscar.
Was he really talking to a creature from another world? Feeling a sense of amazement come over him. His mind raced as he thought what his first words would be, surely this would go down in the history books of Remnant. Oscar knew he couldn't screw this up.
"What was that old saying again" he thought for a moment.
"First impressions are everything." He remembered, feeling the full weight of the reality of his situation come crashing down on him. If he messed this up he could bring un paralleled disaster upon Remnant that not even the strongest Grimm or the Great War couldn't match.
It was up to him now, gripped with anxiety he slowly mustered up the words reciprocating the greeting the large orange beast had said just moments prior.
"Heh..." he stuttered "he... heh... hello" Oscar stuttered again barely able to form the word.
More silence between the three. Oscar this time pushing up any last bit of courage he had while Simultaneously pushing away any trace of fear. Oscar then straightened out his posture, locking his legs and slightly puffed out his chest began to speak with more confidence than he had before.
Oscar drew in a breath holding it for a moment before he opened his lips to speak again. Oscar had to speak louder this time due to the roar of the engines drowning out what he said before.
"My name is Oscar Sloan, Council member of the Kingdom of Vale and honorary Representative of Remnant. I bid you fair greetings" Oscar said proudly.
" I assume you came in peace" Oscar quickly added on.
Another moment of silence. A slight breeze passed through the small assembly slightly blowing both Qrow's and Oscar's hair off to the side before the wind subsided returning the hair back into there groomed place. The dragon however due to the lack of hair seemed like a boulder remaining unmoved throughout the ordeal.
The dragon towered over the two humans showing no emotion in what would assumed to be his face. His eyes a dark shade of red looked intently at the two.
It was Qrows turn to speak to the dragon,
"since we have started off giving out our names I too shall offer mine." Qrow looked up at the dragon hand still on the stone.
"My name is Qrow Branwen Teacher at Signal Academy and a Huntsman" said Qrow.
The dragon remained silent studying the two before him. Oscar realizing the creature remained silent spoke again,
"well now that the formalities are done with let's get down to business." Said Oscar relaxing himself more.
"I won't hold back anything so as long as you remain truthful yourself Pyrdyrth" said Oscar eyeing the creature.
"Agreed" said Pyrdyrth quickly speaking in a soft monotone voice.
"I assume you would like to know where we come from" said Pyrdyrth.
"I believe that would be the best place to start" piped Qrow while Oscar just kept watching the creature.
"First and foremost we are Dragons, we hail from a land called the Dragon Realms." said Pyrdyrth with a booming voice.
Both Oscar and Qrow listened closely.
"For eons our race prospered with our ability to harness magic few went hungry limiting the amount of wars in our realm."
Qrow interrupted, "wait what is magic?"
This too sparked Oscars curiosity but he remained silent letting the creature who he now found out is a Dragon continue. The dragon was suprised at the question and a bit annoyed that he was interrupted, he always held disdain for those who interrupted others especially when he talked about his favorite subject which was history.
"Where to begin" he thought, he had only mentored a few dragons in his lifetime and it had been ages since his last.
Even then the youngest hatchling understood the basics of magic and how to feel it. He thought to himself for a moment stealing glances at the two bipeds before him.
" Well to put it simply magic is a force that can be felt, moved, and manipulated to benefit the user and others around them."
Taking a breath he continued on
"we dragons use magic for almost anything, it can also manafest itself in different elements earth, air, water, and fire are just some examples."
The dragon said proudly boasting in his knowledge.
"I see" Oscar replied, "so it's like dust then" Qrow chimed in.
"Excuse me?" Pyrdyrth said with a puzzled look on his face
"dust it acts similar to your magic but it is a physical object that has to be mined, we Huntsmen and huntresses use it alongside our Aura which is a manifestation of our soul allowing us to accomplish great feats of strength and skill." Said Qrow still wearing a blank expression on his face.
Oscar a bit annoyed that Qrow shared a vital piece of information that could of given them the upper hand Incase relations went south.
"Interesting I'll have to study this dust thing at a later date but anyways back to my story."
Pyrdyrth continued where he left off explaining all the history of the dragons including the prophecy of the purple dragon and how every ten generations one would be born that would become the most powerful of them all establishing peace and justice for all.
He also explained how Malefor the first of the purple dragons grew in pride eventually rebelling against his duties and swore to destroy the world and remaking it anew. Both Oscar and Qrow were unnerved at that last remark.
"So how did you get here then" asked Oscar inputting his first question.
"I was getting to that." Chided Pyrdyrth with more annoyance in his voice.
" We knew we couldn't defeat him so us Elders convened on what could be done about this situation, the idea was that we would be able to seal him inside the well of souls making it less harder to contain his magic." Pyrdyrth sighed
"when that failed the remaining elders reconvened as to what we should do next many days were spent arguing, bickering, and threats of expulsion from the council. After I argued tirelessly saying it is hopeless to continue fighting I drew up plans to have a large portal constructed, we built the portal in our capital city seeing as it was the last place untouched by Malefor and his forces, needless to that peace wouldn't last long when the portal was finished Malefor and his forces were nearing the city. Fearing impending doom we rushed to start the portal not caring where it would lead us, once it activated we herded everyone through before the portal closed. We rigged it to blow as soon as it closed needless to say we didn't want him chasing us. When we came through we honestly didn't expect to encounter a fully fledged civilization below, we are just as shocked as you are." Said Pyrdyrth planely.
"Well at least it's for a noble cause" thought Oscar feeling a little sympathy for the Dragon.
"Well in that case since you have so kindly explained who you are I will explain ours, this world is called Remnant. To be more precise you are currently on the continent of Sanus"
explained Oscar who noticed the Pyrdyrth's expression change from nothing into what he believed was curiosity. Oscar continued on with the history of Remnant filling him on the details of the Great War and other major events. He also explained that Remnant is home to two races one human and the other faunus, he also spoke of the Grimm and the ever consistent threat felt by them.
These discussions continued throughout the day closing at sunset and ending with the agreement that the dragons could settle just outside the city. As the meeting was wrapping up Oscar inquired about the stone asking if this will be needed in future discussions. Pyrdyrth replied
" No, not only does this act as a translator but it also allows us to learn your language the longer we speak while holding it the more I absorb." He looked at them both before saying
"and vice versa."
Both men were more than happy to let go since they have been holding it for hours.
"We shall meet again same time tomorrow I have to get back and bring my report" said Oscar. Pyrdyrth replied
"very well then I too need to get back to the others, farewell friend let this day bring us everlasting peace between our races."
Both parties made formal goodbyes, Oscar watched the mighty dragon spread his wings and take flight sending a gust of wind back towards the two. Oscar and Qrow braced themselves against the beat of the wind causing them to stumble backwards a bit.
When Oscar looked up he saw how far the Dragon had made his way from the aircraft, he had completely forgotten about the cargo onboard but lucky him he didn't need it. To him it seemed as if the conversation went smoothly albeit they hit a few rough spots but other than that,
"mission accomplished" he said with Qrow nodding in agreement.
Once they were safely inside the aircraft the engines roared louder slowly turning around and heading back to Vale. Oscar didn't know what lied ahead of him but he felt as if by fate he would be successful.
A/N: Wow guys just finished ch 3 I'm really excited as to where I am taking this story it probably won't be until Chapter 5 Spyro will make his appearance, I really want to flesh out this backstory before then it will make the story seem less two dimensional