In the meantime, after the destruction of the first bridge and the difficult decision the dragons had to make, the four dragons, the three water dragons and the leading fire dragon were rushing east, crossing another narrow passage between the rocks and another massive sandstone bridge, all the while leading a dragon, a red fire dragon with a golden mane Flamus, holding a young businessman and cook on his back, was running on the rock bridge, leading everyone one with the other, so behind the Flamus ran an olive Pengu with a golden-haired princess in a green dress of Lana Win on his back, behind Pengu was a purple-blue Amba running on her back and the mane of a young schemer, Little Noi, who held tightly to the indigo dragon's mane and at the very end ran the only blue Sisu without a passenger, from time to time looking back.
From the beginning of the separation, Sisu was the most torn of all dragons, on the one hand she left her friends because the weight of the matter required it, on the other hand she felt great fear and knew that she should come to the rescue, but the duty that was now imposed by the hostile actions of the Black Empress forced her to quite contradictory actions, Sisu even felt tearing pain, but there was no other option or decision, this time she was presented before a fait accompli.
- hey Sisu, watch out, look ahead because you will fall from the edge of the bridge in a moment. Amba said, steaming for herself as she ran.
- I know, but, no, it shouldn't end like this, we should help, do something, whatever I did, it was like a betrayal of our friends. Sisu said, furious only with herself.
- Sisu, please don't be so critical of yourself, you know very well that it was about provoking us, to stop us. Said Little Noi as she adjusted the wrists of her yellow suit.
- and if our friends, if Tong, Namaari, Raya, all fell into a trap, if this traitor and this murderess, Lao Bin and Pelona managed to catch them, and even worse, no!. I should not. Sisu shouted, stopping in place.
- Sisu what are you doing, Sisu wait!. Screamed Pengu watching her sister try to get back to the collapsed bridge.
- do not let the enemy win over you, you cannot be provoked, they are counting on it, you have to believe that our friends are safe, you have to believe, this is our greatest weapon. Boun said as he sat on the back of the red dragon.
- it's honestly true, from what I have heard they provoked you a few times, I do not judge anyone, but it is because of people like Lao Bin and others like him that you came to the Tunalos valley, it was not your fault to be provoked, but if today you allow yourself to be provoked and you leave us, the enemy will surely win, we need Sisu more than you think. Flamus said, standing in front of him trembling with fear and fear of the blue dragon looking straight into her blue eyes.
- you cannot let it be defeated, because the enemy will win, we need you, without you we will not be able to level our chances in the fight against the two guards. Flamus added, extending his dragon hand to the blue dragoness.
Sisu looked into the orange eyes of the fiery dragon and was about to give her hand before suddenly her own sister Amba stopped her.
- okay, my sister knows what to do, right. Amba said, holding her sister's paw and pushing away from the fire dragon.
- you know what, sister, you act like you're jealous. Sisu said in a whisper to which her sister quickly jumped to the side looking at her to the ground with more and more blush.
- me?, no! What are you talking about. Amba said, forgetting that she was carrying a clever schemer on her back.
- you know, Amba, that's very good because I noticed that our fiery friend has your sister in the eye from today. Little Noi said playfully and prophesying, and Amba, hearing her owl, quickly looked at herself but saw nothing suspicious.
The Flamus with Boun on her back passed the two dragonesses not paying much attention to Sisu, but his eyes glanced at her for a moment, at which Amba stuttered a little to finally gain new strength and ideas to do something extraordinary, but not only she saw it.
- sister, I have an eye on you, remember what the rules are. Pengu said, and Lana Wina, sitting on his back, shook her head.
- you know what my dragon. Lana Wina said as she stroked her dark green mane which sent another shiver of fear that she would lose some of her hair again.
- what I am supposed to know. Pengu asked nervously, looking back at the chief's daughter.
- and the fact that your rules are weird is all that's supposed to be wrong with it. She asked Lana Wina, pointing as Flamus started to run and Amba ran after him keeping pace with him.
- the rules are sacred and you can't fight them, and what does she do again. Asked Pengu, running after his sister.
- apparently wants to impress our fiery friend. Amba said in a joking manner, but her brother did not feel like such jokes.
- understand, we are a manifestation of elements that contradict each other. Pengu stated.
- and as for people, or not allowed. Lana Wina asked.
- of course no, it's forbidden, these are our rules. Pengu said quickly as he ran in front of Sisu after his sister.
- I knew that you are strange in your own way, but if you take it so seriously, I will not change your way of thinking. Lana Wina said looking with a smile at the two dragons currently racing against each other.
At the same time, the leading Flamus, while running through another of the many rock bridges, saw Amba running next to him with Little Noi on his back, while Little Noi was admiring the views now, which was an obvious deception because her eyes were focused on two dragons and one eye, of course, running next to the fiery dragon Amba rushed faster and faster, challenging Flamus, doing everything to be noticed again.
- well, who of us will be first. Amba asked, poking Flamus with her back.
- be careful, please, this is not a safe place, it should run in the middle. Flamus said, looking nervously at the uncertain and cracked edge of the bridge where Amba was just treading.
- Well, you probably are not afraid that I can be faster than you, go ahead. Said Amba.
- this is not what it is all about, but about you, this is a dangerous area, but if you want to be faster, please run ahead of me, you will be safe here. Flamus said and his words and fear of the purple-blue dragoness made Amba lose touch with reality for a moment.
Staring at the orange eyes of the fire dragon, Amba stumbled over her own paws causing a sudden uncontrolled movement all the way to the edge of the cliff and the breaking of part of the edge which caused only one thing, when Flamus screamed with all his strength, stretching his claws to the dragons, Amba suddenly fell into the abyss.
- Amba !. Flamus shouted with all his might, throwing himself to the edge, but what he saw afterwards was nothing wrong, on the contrary, Amba used his ability to run on materialized glaciers, ran next to the bridge and in the grace of her movements jumped on the rock bridge.
- You really thought something might have happened, how sweet. Amba said looking at the reddened fire dragon.
- that's not what it is about.
- what about.
- Amba, you acted irresponsibly, you endangered your life and that of your friend. Flamus said come he wanted to sound harsh enough, he was unable to raise his voice.
- oh there, I'm sure you liked what not. Delighted Amba said, knowing that what she wanted she had just achieved, but when she looked back and saw the terrified child, she understood that what she had done cost too much fear for outsiders.
- Noi, I, I didn't want to. Said Amba feeling only regret now and the little child instinctively fell off her back.
- Now you see why I don't like it. Pengu said, muttering something under his breath.
- You decided a bit, but I think nothing happened and that is what matters the most. Sisu said, picking up the little schemer from the ground and putting her on her own back.
- Don't be afraid, Noi, I'm more sure here.
- Thank you Sisu. Little Noi said tightly gripping the white and blue of her purple mane.
- I'm sorry, I didn't want to, it was not intended. Amba said, apologizing with all her heart, but Little Noi smiled at the dragons and winked at her.
- no matter, the most important thing is that it worked, Flamus really paid attention to you, congratulations, even I wouldn't have thought of it. She said Little Noi in a low voice so that only Amba and Sisu could hear her but also Pengu could hear it perfectly and it was he who stood between Amba and Flamus.
- maybe so we will stop wasting time and take care of our duty, our friends whom we have left behind are counting on us. Said Pengu before he jumped up after another loss of his hair, this time it wasn't done by chance or out of curiosity, but rather out of anger.
- You know what you said is not nice especially for Sisu. Lana Wina said, throwing a ball of dark green mane.
- I'm sorry. Pengu said, and he stuttered again, but this time it was not caused by another tearing of his hair, quite the contrary.
- well, you are a very good dragon. Lana Wina said, affectionately stroking the lime green dragon on the mane and neck.
- then let's go, Flamus lead. She added Lana Wina, probably the only one who currently knows how to shake a green dragon.
- yes, it's time to go, follow me and this time obey my orders, okay, even though I know fire, I know what and how when it comes to uncertain rocks, follow me. Flamus said as he ran with Boun sitting on his back.
Boun, hearing part of the conversation, and seeing the eyes of the violet-blue dragons, also laughed softly to himself as he saw an interesting bond between the two opposing dragons with their elements, which also gave rise to similar ideas in his head as his younger friend, currently sitting on Sisu's back.
- you know what Flamus.
- what, go ahead, what do you want me to say, don't be afraid I'm responsible and you don't have to whisper. Flamus said as Boun leaned close to his ear.
- I see something very interesting and I have to say it in your ear.
- I mean what.
- Amba is keeping an eye on you. Boun said, counting on the reaction that had just come.
When the last words of the black-haired entrepreneur were uttered, hearing that Flamus almost swallowed himself on his own paws as he ran among the great rocks, Flamus dusted his head shaking his golden mane regaining some of his balance, and his greater attention was focused only on one.
- Boun what are you talking about.
- you see, first Amba wanted to impress you and after all, when you were afraid for her, she was very infatuated with it, you see. Boun said.
- really. Flamus whispered softly, for a moment losing touch with reality and the notion of principles, and when he almost stumbled again, Flamus looked hard at the rocks and at the sky.
- this is madness, we have our rules and obligations, this must be nipped in the bud, I will do it when we finish our task. Flamus said, and Boun, sitting on his back, died heavily, because that was not what he expected.
- you're stupid. Stated Boun
- like your rules. Boun added shaking his head.
- these are the rules, end and period. Flamus whispered to his interlocutor, knowing that only the golden dragon could change this one rule as he created it so only he could change it.
Less than an hour later, four dragons stopped in front of the last bridge leading to the bottom of the hill, four dragons gasped gasping for air after a long and hard run, but when they saw the horizon and what rose above the horizon, the top of the granite mound, the four dragons they looked ahead in their full intensity, knowing that a great decision was coming, knowing full well that the two guards guarding the unknown relic would fight them, blindly fight while fulfilling the duties imposed on them.
Flamus, who was at the head of the four dragons, knew it best, no word, sentence, conviction, wisdom would stop two guards, and the coming night heralded only one, the coming day would be very hard because a great battle between dragons, between the elements, and there was only one thing to do. one thing, outsmart, defeat and overthrow, or quickly steal unknown relics.
Flamus walking on the rocky ground looked focused at the horizon and what was waiting for him tomorrow, Flamus looked back for a moment and then using his breath he lit a small fire, and a delicate fireball huddled on the ground without any wood or coal, next to her Flamus sat down inviting everyone, the water dragons and the three people accompanying him from the very beginning to explain, to discuss the plan of action.
- listen to me carefully now, tomorrow we are going to the top of the mound, but you must know that the second itself will be a challenge, the road to the top is steep and dangerous. Flamus said.
- Exactly, I was near the mound a few times and I saw the path in person, it is very steep, you have to brew there. said Lana Wina, staring at everyone.
- we can do what not. Little Noi said as she nudged the fire dragon.
- nothing will jump exactly together. Boun said, folding his hands in front of him.
- and are we waiting for our friends?. Sisu asked.
- no, no and no. Flamus said shaking his head, first directing his gaze to the two children.
- first of all, the two of you should not go to the top, it will not be a safe path, let alone a fight, I do not want you to risk it. Flamus said.
- I see it that way too, better b both of you stayed downstairs, besides, it would be good if you miss, Lana Wina stayed with them. Pengu said.
- but how, and who will help you, after all we talked earlier that you would involve the guards in the fight and we would steal the relics, that was our main plan, right!. She asked Lana Wina, getting up from in front of the fire.
- right, we were supposed to help you and you do not treat us as little children, because I was the only one who foresaw a lot, I noticed I would betray Irhabar, I'm perfect here to outsmart the dragon guards. Little Noi said as she stood beside the chief's daughter.
- besides, it's better not to leave us alone, the enemy may appear here when you fight at the top, and none of you can afford to stay with us and watch over us here, it won't be safer here than there. said Boun.
- something is it, maybe it will be better. Said Amba, directing only her words to the fiery dragon.
- if they come with us, they will distract us. Flamus said.
- by staying here, they will also distract us because we will be there and they will be here and we do not know what may happen here. Said Amba.
- I postulate that our human friends stay down here. Pengu said.
- I prefer our friends to be there with us, they won't fight the guards. Sisu said.
Yes, two voices were for, Amba and Sisu, while Pengu was totally against, and it was he who looked at the fire dragon, full of confidence that the fire dragon would make a similar decision as he and everything would end in a draw, which would also mean that their human friends would stay at the bottom. .
- agree, let them come with us, maybe it is also better. Flamus said, which of course did not like the lime water dragon, especially seeing as his sister was again gratefully staring at the fire dragon.
- if so, we have a lot of problems tomorrow, but if that's what you want, so be it.
- and what about our friends, we will wait for them. She asked Sisu this time it was she who looked with hopeful eyes but this time she did not receive any support from the fire dragon.
- we cannot wait for them, unfortunately, too much is at stake, we cannot allow ourselves a moment to delay, even an hour of waiting can cost us too much, surely the enemy has released his legions, bicycles and even the entire fortress, if they attack with all their I strongly doubt that the two guards could win, and we still have a tough fight ahead of us. Flamus said, adding to the fire a delicate ball of fire spit out of his mouth.
- just about the fight, what is your plan, because you surely have the truth. Little Noi asked looking at the red dragon who was the leader of everything now.
- as I said, the element of wind will extinguish my flames, but the wind can be stopped by the power of ice, it is your task, to fight the dragon wind, it should push it down and even block it. Flamus said.
- we'll be ready, we'll do our best, he promises. Pengu said, standing to attention.
- it is a pity to fight with soul mates but there is no other way out, more sorry that we cannot wait for our friends but we have no other choice, unfortunately the empress will not allow us to do so. Sisu said nodding her head in agreement.
- we'll do our best, we'll be close. Amba said, her eyes wide at the fire dragon, which, of course, was quickly caught by her brother again.
- I will take care of the earth dragon, as you know, the water is hollowing out the rocks, but the fire blows up everything, I will take care of the earth dragon, if it goes well I should even knock it off the top, remember they are fighting in their area, the great mound is full of rocks and winds so this it will not be an easy task. Said Flamus, giving final advice to his water dragon friend, and the orange eyes turned to the three accompanying people.
- and now you, my human friends, when you stand aside, the guards should not fight you, but when the fight begins and we trap them you will take the relics, but you must be very quick, when the guards see the lack of relics they will take target you. Flamus said.
Fire dragon come knew that, first of all, he will not convince three human friends and there is no other way his heart felt a deep fear, because what was planned could cost them their lives but there was no other way, someone had to turn away the eyes of the guards and someone had to steal the relics, everyone it had its purpose and nothing could be changed, nothing.
- so be it so, but if you do not say that I did not warn you and now let's sleep, tomorrow morning we have to climb the mountain and it will not be easy in itself, I expect sharp winds, and more. Flamus said, drawing his attention to the golden-haired princess sitting by Sisu.
- yes, not only winds, rocks also like to fall on people's heads, I hope there won't be a lot of them. Lana Wina said laying down next to Sisu as well as Little Noi and Boun laying down next to Sisu and Pengu.
Flamus, looking at the granite cone for a moment, felt at the end that it would not be an easy challenge, he was also ready to fight and risk even his own life to defend the prophecy, as ordered by the Golden Dragon, Flamus expected everything, a fight, a battle with two guards , accusations and everything possible, he also once fought against the three water dragons, but he was not able to deal the death blows, this in some way shook his conviction, shook his confidence and at the same time gave him some hope, he was not able to finish the work if they were also able to finish their work two guards, dragons are what they are, good-natured to all beings, sometimes naive but an oath means a lot.
- I don't know how the future will turn out, but I know that I have to do it here and now. Flamus said, then lay back down in his seat.
- I believe in you, I know you will give it all, I will give it all too, you have my word. Amba said, looking at the summit close to the lying fire dragon.
- you don't have to thank me, what I did, I did because I wanted to, because I didn't want the flames to burn any of you and I didn't want the criminals' blades to hurt these rascals. Flamus said he would turn his head so that his orange eyes could see Amba staring into the distance, Flamus got up and walked over to the purple blue dragons with her staring at the great granite peak.
- what you have done for us shows how big your heart is in you, despite all your oaths and missions, you were able to give up your oaths to save us, it is not a weakness and remember, do not let anyone convince you that you did wrong. Amba said, bringing her head close to that of the fire dragon.
- thank you, for your words, for your support, I can only hope that the guards, maybe they are the same as me, but I do not intend to check it, I prefer to avoid this possibility, I do not want to see how you or any of you will end up on the verge of life and death, whatever it might be for me, at least that's how I repent of my defeat. Flamus said, looking guilty at the ground.
Flamus, looking at the ground, clenched his jaws tightly, only the seed was angry, he did not feel anger towards anyone, he did not feel anger towards the accompanying dragons because they were not to blame here, he could feel justified anger towards the Black Empress because it was she who finally set everything in motion, despite this Flamus saw only the guilty in himself, everything was suddenly changed when the head of the fire dragon was suddenly raised by the purple-blue dragons.
- remember you are not guilty of this, you are not. whispered Amba, being sincere and tender in every word.
- do you really believe it?. Flamus asked.
- I know, I am sure that you failed was not your fault, everything bad is provoked by the Black Empress, besides, the future is what it is, maybe it was meant to be and today you have to face it, face your own understanding guilt, because in my heart you are not guilty here, you are not. Said Amba as she approached Flamus until she and the fiery dragon snapped out of Sisu's thoughts.
- go to sleep, and our brother better not see it. Sisu said playfully and her words suddenly snapped the two dragons from the momentary suspension between the world.
- yes, that's right, it's time to rest. Flamus said, lying on the rim as far as possible from the navy blue-blue dragonsess.
- okay, it's time to sleep, tomorrow we will face the future. Amba said as she lay down close to Sisu and her currently sleeping brother.
Amba lay down and closed her eyes, despite the uncertainty about the future and tomorrow's days, because the coming day could change everything, initiate the fall of the Golden Dragon, and his power given to the Empress could initiate destruction and captivity on an indescribable scale, and the fight itself with the two guardians of the pier would end tragically Amba was no longer afraid of this and something else, what she was not able to do and could not do, the rules of the Golden Dragon are what they are and her heart knew very well as well as the logic that soon she would have to hit herself because what was born each day could not, could not, it was not allowed, it was forbidden and could bring them death at the hands of the Golden Dragon.
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the rules are what they are, the sewn has always been set by the Golden Dragon, but why, why exactly, why the two hearts of the souls of different elements could not connect with each other, that is the question.