I just love writing this story so much! Anyway, to:
T-FighterX9: Glad that you like it!
Iceshadow911247: Consider me your friend! And you might have to wait about 9 months for my next birthday. Truer words have never been spoken about the Empire. And just wait until a certain Masters gets involved…
Guest: I'll try and include some LinSonia moments in this story.
Cat Minikay: I'm glad you enjoyed reading this.
Now for chapter 2.
Big Green Mess Hall…
Shen-Song was gobbling down a bowl and noodles and a side plate of dumplings. That Sonia made herself.
"This food is delicious!" Shen-Song said happily
"Glad you liked it." Sonia said taking a bite of her rice.
"Mind if we sit here?" Alpha Girl said walking up to Sonia. Second Squad was standing behind her.
"Have a seat." Sonia shrugged.
"Who's this little guy?" Kow-Loon asked thumbing Shen-Song.
"This is Shen-Song. I saw him fall of Cloud Kisses cliff." Sonia said
"And live?" Archer Lee asked appalled.
"If you knew who he really was you would understand." Sonia muttered
"What was that? I couldn't here you." Kow-loon stated
"She said if you knew who I really was you would understand." Shen-Song said happily.
"Why not just tell all of Big Green?" Sonia said sarcastically.
"Tell us what?" Alpha Girl asked
"Are they trustworthy?" Shen-Song asked nervously.
Sonia nodded.
Shen-Song whispered into Alpha Girl's ear.
With a wide-eyed expression, she passed on the news.
"Come with us."Alpha Girl said.
Second Squad led the two to the Second Squad briefing room.
"Are you certain he's the rightful King of Dragons?" Goldeneye asked
"Positive." Sonia said
"Ok, well then why is here and not ruling the people and dragons of the Dagon Empire?" Kow-Loon asked
"Tiny problem." Sonia said
"What?" Muscle Lee asked
"My mad-man uncle is in charge of the Empire, and from the way he killed my birth parents 12 years ago, burned my house I was living in, and killed the people I thought were my parents only a few house ago, I don't think he wants me to take my rightful place as King." Shen-Song said
"I just wished we knew more about The Dragon Empire, Shen-Songs birth parents, and Shen-Songs uncle. Then maybe we would know what Shen-Song is up against." Sonia said
"They taught us about the Dragon Empire in schools." Kow-Loon chimed in
"Yeah, but do you really remember any of that stuff?" Sonia asked. Kow-Loon shook his head
"I think I heard Wu the Wise say something about The Last Year of The Dragon Empire book in the Big Green Library." Archer Lee said
"Yeah, we can read the book and find out more about this mad-man Uncle." Alpha Girl said
Shen-Song yawned.
Everyone looked at the clock. Midnight.
"Or, Second Squad can read the book and tell us about it tomorrow, while I go take Shen-Song to bed." Sonia said
"And judging by the way you talked to us about this problem, you don't want us to tell First Squad about this just yet. Right?" Kow-Loon asked. Sonia nodded.
"Our lips are sealed." Kow-Loon said following Second Squad out the door.
Shen-Song's new room…
"But I'm not tired." Shen-Song yawned
"Because that yawn totally convinced me and Yaksha." Sonia said lifting up Shen-Song and putting him in his bed.
"I don't want to go to sleep." Shen-Song protested.
"How about I sing you a song my parents sung to me when I didn't go to bed?" Sonia said
"Ok." Shen-Song said lying down.
Sonia opened her mouth and began to sing softly:
Hush my love now don't you cry
Everything will be all right
Close your eyes and drift in dream
Rest in peaceful sleep
If there's one thing I hoped I showed you
Hope I showed you
Just give love to all
Shen-Song snuggled into his bed and started to doze off.
Oh my love… in my arms tight
Every day you give me life
As I drift off to your world
Rest in peaceful sleep
I know there's one thing that you showed me
Shen-Song curled up and started to snore lightly.
That you showed me
Just give love to all
Let's give love to all
Just give love to all
Let's give love to all
Sonia pulled the blanket over him.
Just give love to all
Let's give love to all
"Good night, you're Majesty." Sonia said leaving the room.
Sonia yawned as she tiredly made her way to her room.
Big Green Library…
"This should be th right book. Any special reason for the sudden interest in the Dragon Empire?" Wu the Wise asked as he brought a very old, and light book to Commander Apetrully and the men of First Squad.
"Just curious about a few things." Commander Apetrully said.
"Well, just put it back in the right place when you leave. I'm turning in for the night." Wu said as he let the group be.
Apetrully opened the book.
"Is there anything about the current King of the Dragon Empire?" Lin Chung asked
"Just this legend." Apetrully answered
"What's it say?" Mighty Ray asked
"It says; Long ago, the people and dragons of the Dragon Empire lived peacefully. King Yao and his lovely wife Mei lived peacefully with their beautiful Daughter, Sing-Sing." When Commander Apetrully turned the page to see a picture of Sing-Sing everyone gasped at what they saw.
Besides her hair being longer and curly and her eyes and lips being a darker shade of blue, Sing-Sing looked exactly like Mystique Sonia.
"Are they related? Because they sure do look a lot alike." Might Ray said
"The resemblance is strong, but I doubt they're related." Lin Chung said
Apetrully decided to continue.
"Sing-Sing was crowned queen at the age of 12 and ruled as a very kind queen. While being a very friendly and kind girl, Sing-Sing only had two friends. Brothers. Sons of the royal court jester. Shen-Wu, the eldest brother, and Fang, the youngest brother. The three supported each other and cared for one and another. But as the group grew older, there was a shift in the group. Shen-Wu and Fang both fell in love with Sing-Sing. Sing-Sing fell in love with Shen-Wu, and eventually, the two were married and Shen-Wu was crowned King. Fang became jealous. And allowed his jealousy to begin to cloud his mind. He began down the path of dark magic and evil. The last straw came when the birth of Sing-Sing and Shen-Wu's one and only child; Shen-Song." Apetrully turned the page to find the picture of a baby with a tuft a curly black hair, silver eyes, and blue lips being held by Sing-Sing while Shen-Wu started at them lovingly.
"Some say that something inside Fang's mind snapped and he began his long planned plot. On the 5th Anniversary of Shen-Wu's and Sing-Sing's wedding, Fang used his dark magic to burn down the palace and an evil army of Soldiers to take control of The Dragon Empire, The King, Queen, and infant prince were forced to flee, with Fang and his minions to follow them. No one knows what happened to the baby boy, but as the legend goes, Fang killed his brother quickly and before he killed Sing-Sing, he gave her an ultimatum; choose to become his queen or be burned alive. According to the legend, she rejected him claiming "That she could never love the man who killed her true love." Fang burned her alive and took control of the Empire. There are some hopefuls who believe…"Apetrully trailed off as he turned the page. Only to have it crumble to dust in his hands.
"Is there a picture of this Fang guy?" Might Ray asked
"Yes, here is one."Apetrully said turning a few pages back.
A picture of a 12 year old Sing-Sing, Shen-Wu, and Fang.
Fang had long silver hair, violet eyes, and was tall and lean.
The group looked at the picture in silence for a moment.
"Not… Look… Friendly." Jumpy said
"You're right. And upon knowing that he is not below killing his brother or the woman he loved, it makes me wonder what lengths he will go too to try and kill Shen-Song." Lin Chung said
Cave of Twin Maters…
"As we grow more powerful as does Lin Chung and First Squad. We must find a way to defeat them and take control of Hidden Kingdom."Twin Masters said to themselves
"Then perhaps, I could be of assistance." A voice said
Twin Masters turned to see a male tall, lean man with long silver hair and violet eyes, floating high above him.
"Who are you? And how did you enter our cave without us knowing?" Twin Masters growled
"Calm Down, my name is Fang. And you and I share a similar problem." Fang said
"Really?" Twin Masters asked skeptically.
"Yes, we do. You and I wish to plunge Hidden Kingdom into chaos and disaster, but a band of heroes by the name of First Squad, stands in our way." Fang said
"You wish to plunge Hidden Kingdom into chaos as well?" Twins Masters asked
"Actually, it's more along the lines of a never ending fire, but I see it as the same thing. But, I propose we do something about those heroes at Big Green and those idiots at East Citadel." Fang said slyly.
"We're listening." Twin Masters said
"If you can supply the army, I will give them more power than any creature ever could. All I want you to do is destroy Bug Green, East Citadel, and a certain 12 year-old boy." Fang said handing Twin Masters an orb that glowed an eerie black color.
"And this will destroy those pesky heroes and those idiots?" Twin Masters asked
"Yes. Now, there is the matter of, if you fail me…" Fang said darkly
"I will not fail you Fang. I will put my best armies in the line." Twin Masters said
"I know but remember this;" Fang's eyes began to glow black as a black and purple fire engulfed the entire cave. "Do Not Fail Me! Or There Will Be Consequences!" Fang shouted in unnaturally deep voice, before with just the snap of his finger, he and the fire disappeared.
Leaving Twin Masters to look around his cave in shock and wonder of the strange man.
Something tells me Twin Masters days in this story is numbered.