The end of the story draws near and a hidden truth is about to see the light. I personally think it's about time to reveal some more of Dragonheart's past, and I have a whole series planned that is devoted to his past so I won't reveal all of it for now. Also, a new character enters the fray and will be present at the end of the series. I hope you enjoy Chapter 6.
The Malefor Chronicles Book 1: The Return of Malefor
Chapter 6: The Guardian
Dragonheart got up, taking one last look at one of the last people he considered an ally on Earth, and ran to what remained of the shed's doorway. He peered around the corner, making sure no one was ready to fire on him. He didn't see anyone in the area.
"Mary, another thermal scan please." he said
"Alright, I have good news and bad news." Mary responded, "Which do you want to hear first?"
"Give me the good news." answered Dragonheart.
"The good news is that I didn't detect anyone." said Mary.
"What's the bad news?" Dragonheart asked.
"The bad news is that I didn't detect anyone." Mary said.
A shout came from the field behind the building, Dragonheart looked over and saw the rest of the men hiding behind dumpsters on his side of the fence and a massive stone wall protruding from the earth in the middle of the field.
"Bash won't be able to hold out long, even with his Stone Projection." said Dragonheart
"What do you propose we do?" Mary asked.
"Get the Void Flyer online and send it here," Dragonheart answered, "land it behind the wall and we'll make our escape."
"Ok, I'll see what I can do." said Mary.
A couple seconds later a hole that was similar to the one Dragonheart and the three dragons went through earlier, only bigger, appeared in the sky. A sleek white ship that was made of the same mysterious metal as Dragonheart's armor came through and landed behind Bash's stone wall. Dragonheart ran out from behind the shed and ran towards the dragons and the Void Flyer, drawing the attention of the men near the fence, causing them to change targets to the one that was exposed and easier to shoot. Dragonheart activated his wrist cannon and started returning fire as he made his way to the wall.
"Get on the ship!" yelled Dragonheart, "Bash, fire up the engines!"
Just as Dragonheart was turning the corner, a bullet grazed his right shoulder and sent a jolt of pain throughout his body. Doing his best to ignore the pain, Dragonheart climbed aboard the Void Flyer and made his way to the cockpit and sat down in the pilot seat.
"Where do you suppose we go?" Bash asked.
"The only relatively safe place on Earth I know of is the Tower," Dragonheart answered, "and its fully stock with medical supplies, so we should be able to tend to our injuries."
"Sounds good to me, what we waiting for?" Bash asked.
"Absolutely nothing." Dragonheart answered.
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Four hours later, off the eastern coast of Africa, a ship flew over the ocean and landed in the hanger of a large tower. Our heroes exited the ship and went into the tower's meeting chamber, which at times doubles as the living room.
"I would like to personally introduce you all to the Tower." said Dragonheart, "The kitchen is fully stock, although I'd stay away from anything that isn't canned, there's first aid supplies in every bathroom, and bedrooms are down the hall to the left. And stay out of the lab, it's the definition of unsafe."
"Why? What's in it?" Cynder asked.
"Well, it depends on what's still in there, some of it might have escaped." Dragonheart answered, "Anyway, if anything goes bump in the night, it's probably not one of us. Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to make a call."
Dragonheart walked back into the hanger and went to a panel in the wall, pressed a button, and said into a mic: "Contact Pop Fizz." A light on the panel lit up and on the screen was a small, fuzzy, blue ball with long pointed ears and a handful of potions.
"Pop Fizz." said Dragonheart, trying to get the ball's attention, "Pop Fizz, get you head out of your potions for one second.
"What?" said the ball, turning around to face Dragonheart, "Oh, Dragonheart, what are you doing here?"
"Pop, I need your help with something, you think you can come help?" Dragonheart asked.
"Yeah, sure I can," said Pop Fizz, "I wasn't doing anything important anyway."
"Thanks Pop," said Dragonheart, "I 'll fill you in when you get here."
Ten minutes later a bright light filled the room for a split second and standing next to Dragonheart was Pop Fizz.
"So, what's the problem?" Pop Fizz asked.
"The men who attacked us had their bullets laced with an unidentified, acidic material and I need you to manufacture a counter agent to neutralize the effects." said Dragonheart."
"Alright, I'm going to need a sample of the substance and a lab that I can use?" asked Pop Fizz.
"There is a lab here but it might be a bit dangerous to use it, and you should be able to extract a sample from my shoulder." answered Dragonheart.
"Alright then, everything's set, as soon as I extract a sample I can get to work." said Pop Fizz.
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Nine hours later, Dragonheart retired to one of the many bedrooms in the tower and climbed into bed, five minutes later, he was asleep.
Dragonheart found himself in an empty, white, void. Suddenly, he heard the same voice that warned him say: "Hello again, Wielder of Light."
"Guardian, why have you contacted me?" Dragonheart asked.
"We don't have much time, he is watching." said the Guardian.
"Malefor?" asked Dragonheart.
"Yes, the one you and the dragons exiled two months ago." said the Guardian, "As for why I contacted you, I came to warn you that the exiled one is preparing for an attack upon you and all those whom you defend and mentor."
"Malefor is planning an attack on the Academy?" asked Dragonheart.
"Yes, soon he will attack and you must be ready to fight him or else all you love will fall before his evil." said the Guardian.
"Who is it that I shouldn't trust?" Dragonheart asked.
"We are out of time, if I stay any longer you will be in more danger than you already are," said the Guardian, "goodbye, brave Wielder, until we meet again."
The vast white expanse slowly faded until all was dark, a dark, menacing voice boomed through the darkness and said: "Pathetic fool, no matter how long you prepare, you will never defeat me. all you hold dear will burn, and you will watch helplessly as it does so. Now wake and be warned, I am coming to destroy you and I will love every second of it."
Dragonheart woke with the words of Malefor still echoing throughout his head and a shiver of fear ran down his spine.
Disclaimer: I'm not saying that the Guardian of Light is God, the Guardian is a supreme deity though, like Gozer from Ghostbusters 1 who was more of a sub-god or demigod (not to be confused with Rick Riordan's demigods) than an actual god.
I hoped you enjoyed chapter 6 and I tried my best to be accurate with how long it would take to fly from Louisiana to the general location of the Tower so more effort was put into this than other chapters and it's longer than the last few I posted.
