Less than a few minutes later, everyone with bated breath carried by the Golden Dragon stared at the breathtaking view, the view of the world from a bird's eye view, from the Golden Dragon's back was a view that hypnotized, enchanted, gave what no traveler had ever known, except for Sisu , Verana and Lucas knowing the world from the sky for the others it was a sight they had never seen before in the real world, apart from the world of dreams, everyone be it a human, a dragon or a creature like an armadillo and a millipede, all enchanted by the view of the world from the sky, dense clouds rushing around and the ground stared with their mouths wide open, their hair and manes rising in the wind, and for a moment almost everyone forgot about the most important mission.
While flying on the Golden Dragon's back, many pointed to various places and the edge of the horizon, truly not thinking about the upcoming problems and dangers, while flying when everything was forgotten for a moment. Sisu, sitting next to the visitor from another world, recalled the words spoken by Lucas, remembering how Lucas said that in his world his heart never chose her, but in this world it chose her as she chose him, why, why, what was the ultimate reason for it now the blue dragoness was the most interesting.
Lucas, can you tell me something. Said Sisu looking into the man's blue eyes seeing her own reflection in them.
- sure, ask. Lucas said genuinely smiling at the blue dragoness.
- you said that in your world your heart never chose, and here you chose me, tell me what caused it, what to call it, or yourself. Sisu asked.
- it's simple, I gave my heart a chance to choose, even though my teacher I met in my world said that love, like everything good and bad with a few exceptions, is born of fear and lies, but when something like this is free, when it is subject to random choices, and it's not born of fear and lies. all of this may be good, but for that to happen you need true madness or the given world must be free of fear and lies as your world is. Said Lucas describing the issue of everything.
- fear, lie, so our world is free. Sisu said.
- that's why you found me, you found me, Lao Bin and Raya, Flamus and Amba, this world is truly free and it's thanks to Aldibenorus, he absorbs this evil that gave you all freedom. Lucas said.
despite our stupidity. The Golden Dragon interjected, speeding further in the air space, breaking through another dense cloud and sewn on its back they made a great WOW.
- so since we are free you are a madman. Said Sisu paying no attention to anything except her beloved who was thinking intensively about something.
- yes, a madman, someone who is able to do everything, even against himself, sacrifice himself for others, do everything against everything, even against others, someone who sees more and can never be taken over by the world, destiny, nothingness, lack of choices, fear and lie, come to say that when I left my world there was a certain change felt in the bones and the world around me, people became so freer, memories of times gone by, I hope my gift of choice will change more, but and so Fear and lies will continue to rule, maybe someday something will change. Lucas said clenching his fists but quickly his grip lost strength when Sisu seeing his tension put her hands on his giving him great support.
- we can only hope, we can because today is our strength, in the end we are free from fear so. Sisu said.
- Exactly, and I still can't believe that you, I, you know. Lucas said revealing his shy nature, blushing slightly on his face.
- me too, I never thought that I would find my other half in a human and from another world, and to think that everything changes so much, first my family, brothers, sisters, then Druun, then Raya and her friends and now you and all that. Sisu said.
- I hope that someday you will forgive me, I shouldn't, and you have my word that one day I will give my life for all of you, for you. said the golden dragon for the second time, interjecting in the conversation.
It was another moment when Lucas supported the blue dragoness, feeling the clenched fist of the dragoness knew immediately how much anger and grief Sisu had to face.
- remember, Sisu, you don't have to be alone in this, I'm here with you and nothing bad will happen to you, I promise you that. said Lucas hugging Sisu which effectively chased away all bad emotions but not sudden despair.
- I never met my dad, never. Said Sisu between tears cuddling up to the man.
Flying Golden Dragon, hearing the words of the hurt dragoness, looked at the land full of anger at himself and his own mistakes, swearing deep down in his heart that no matter what the future brings, he will do everything to pay off his sins once and for all.
- I know that I'm not alone today and I thank you for that, thank you for everything, for. Said Sisu before she was suddenly cut off by a quick kiss given her by Lucas.
- I know, and you don't have to thank me, it's more me, because without all of you I wouldn't have found my way home, and for that I thank you all. Lucas said.
- it's just amazing. Little Noi said, getting everyone's attention, dragons and humans.
- what amazing. They?. Nitor Hazin asked.
- it's a normal thing. Tong said, holding tight to his golden mane.
- that's not what I mean, just a little unusual, but I mean the view I see, I don't think I've seen anything like it in my life, the view of the world from the heavens, it's really breathtaking, look. She said praises to Little Noi as she let go of her golden mane and her yellow wind-blown hair began to wave as well as her black hair.
- Noi, be responsible, the fact that we all sit safely does not mean that we can afford such a risk. Said Namaari holding Little Noi and Boun by the green robe.
- why not, Lucas and Verana will catch us right. Boun said confidently.
- of course. Verana said ready to fly at any moment.
- always ready. Lucas said.
- Hey, that's really cool. Said Raya raising her hands and at that moment a strong wind hit her, which first knocked off her head cap and herself into the arms of Lao Bin.
- Raya, are you crazy?. Lao Bin asked, holding Raya's hands tightly.
- I'm sorry, your gift, I guess. Raya said remorsefully.
- come on, there's a hat, I'll make a new one. Lao Bin said, waving his hand at everything.
- please. said Verana, running across the sky next to her, holding her hat.
- Thank you, but that's what you wanted to race for. she asked Raya, this time holding the gift from the samurai tightly.
- So I have nothing to do anyway. Verana said as she landed next to Gronus and Pengu who were staring at the beautiful sight.
- never in my life did I think that firstly I would see the world from the heavens and secondly that the Golden Dragon would allow me to see everything from its back and after my defeat, I should guard the relic today. Gronus said, fascinated.
- remember my friend, it's in the past today everything has changed and is changing before our eyes, really a lot. Pengu said, looking with his green eyes at the two closest dragons sitting in front of him.
- and to think that I was negative about this relationship at first, come on Flamus saved us so many times and especially my sister. Pengu added.
- if it wasn't for my rules, how stupid I was. Said the Golden Dragon, still listening to the conversation between dragons and humans.
- that's not important today, it's important to change the rules, let everyone know that they don't have to be afraid. Amba said, still holding Flamus by the right paw.
- that's right, we need to show our people that they don't have to be afraid anymore and what was evil and stupid will forever be erased and repaired. Flamus said and the Golden Dragon listening to him looked into space and at the sight of Buelion revealing itself on the horizon with great determination.
- so I will. The Golden Dragon said to himself.
- hey look, it's Buelion, you need to talk to the scouts quickly, surely Szan-Ka-Ran knows everything, quickly this way. Verana, starting into space again, said.
After a while, the Golden Dragon landed in front of the city, in front of part of the walls that have not yet been repaired, and the very appearance of the Golden Dragon carrying people, dragons and creatures on its back, and of course its visitor from another world, was something the inhabitants and soldiers had to face and digest everything in their heads, open mouth and wide eyes and silence was the order of the day until everything was suddenly interrupted by a screaming blond girl in a green dress leading behind her a running bald man with a long black beard in silver lamellar armor.
- Can you see it, dad! It's the mythical Golden Dragon. Lana Wina said, extending her hands up.
- carefully daughter, wait, what?, hey, what are you doing there, what's going on.
- no time to explain Mr. Szan-Ka-Ran, we need to know everything about the Empress's fortress. Lucas said as he landed in front of the chief of the northern Tunalos valley.
- Fortress coming soon?, So it's worse than I thought since you're looking for them, but what is he doing here, what is the Golden Dragon doing with you, I thought he wasn't with you, he preferred. Szan-Ka-Ran said.
- quieter Dad, apparently the Golden Dragon has seen the light and today I don't want to be passive anymore. Lana Wina said, and her words gave the Golden Dragon hope that Lana Wina was another person and a soul who had forgiven him.
- that's right, I won't run away from true duty anymore, no more stupidity, maybe someday I'll deserve to be called wisdom dragon but first, tell me what you know about the steel fortress. said the golden dragon.
- and that the Empress's fortress moved north. Szan-Ka-Ran said.
- so it happened, the Engineer knows how far they are, it's very important. Tong asked horrified.
- it's very strange what's going on now, the fortress was headed straight north as if the peak of the ages was its main target but our scouts who came back noted that the fortress is currently standing and smoking, as if there was an internal arson or something. Szan-Ka-Ran said, keeping an eye on the golden Dragon.
- where is it, where is the fortress. Lucas asked.
- in the middle of the Ula-Noar coniferous forest that borders the Ulain wetlands. Lana Wina said, looking at the Golden Dragon not with fear but with hope.
- Is it possible, something stinks here, and very bad. Says Nitor Hazin knowing the Engineer well.
- what do you mean by that. She told Raya.
- does the enemy want to deceive us or?. Namaari asked.
- hard to say. Answered by Nitor Hazuin.
- one thing is certain An engineer is a man who always has a plan, you can destroy everything and he always has a contingency plan anyway, it's something that is supposed to make us blind. Lao Bin said.
- maybe he wants to deceive us that he is harmless because he will not be able to outrun us. Little Noi said.
- but how did he know?. Boun asked.
- maybe he foresaw it too, maybe he's more of a madman than you, Mr. Lucas. Flamus said, ruffling his golden mane.
- and if so, can it be stopped?. Gronus asked.
- this is not the time to debate, we must hurry, it's time to fly to the forests of Ula-Noar, quickly. He told Pengu to rush everyone properly.
- please don't!, me Lana Wine, it's not time for you to come with us today so no, Lucas, Golden Dragon, this, we're going. He asked Pengu to which both Lucas and the Golden Dragon nodded as he looked at each other for a moment.
After all, the Golden Dragon soared into the sky, leaving behind the whole city filled with fascination and gossip.
Meanwhile, half an hour later, everyone, flying on the back of the Golden Dragon, first saw the great Ula-Noar forest full of firs and pines, many coniferous trees creating a dark, yet quiet and peaceful forest, teeming with life and everyday life, but that day one glance of an ordinary doctor in a black robe was enough to know that Ula-Noar is different today, because as you approached the smoke from above the horizon, which meant only one, it made most of the creatures think that they had fled the area, the forest was even more quiet and peaceful.
- I do not like this. Said the suspicious Nitor Hazin looking into the forest.
- but what exactly is the forest or the horizon and the smoke. Boun asked.
- the forest is so late, as if something scared everything away, I don't know what but it's something strange, I doubt it's a fortress, it's far away and yet. Nitor Hazin said.
- I personally am more concerned about the sight of the smoking fortress, what could have happened there. Little Noi asked, standing up in the center of the golden ridge.
- I don't know, I've never seen anything like it before, it's very strange, but it's definitely another Engineer's trick, I'm sure. Said Nitor Hazin staring intently at the view of the fortress.
The Golden Dragon drew closer and closer to the smoking fortress until all could see the fortresses actually in a strange state, the multi-towered steel fortress looked as if it had been cut off from the main power, stood on its side and smoked where the central great cannon once stood, Lucas seeing and, expecting a trap, suddenly took off into space, leaving Sisu and his new friends for a while, showing something to the Golden Dragon, to which he quickly nodded his head and landed in a small clearing overlooking the disabled fortress.
- come on quickly. Lucas Nowak said.
- but why, did something happen. she asked Raya without taking a step.
- We're expecting a trap, so you'd better stay here. Said the Golden Dragon lowering his back.
- exactly, it looks too beautiful, we have to check it personally because I don't want any of you to fall into a trap under the blade of one of the legionnaires. Lucas said as he waited for everyone to come down.
- wait, and if it's a trap, we'll stay here, what then. A panicked Amba said.
- will save you, remember that I am with you and we are not alone. Flamus said confidently.
- my hero. Amba said stealing a quick kiss from the red dragon.
- Okay, okay, enough of the tenderness. Tong said going down first.
- what are you doing. Lao Bin asked. Watching as first Tong, then Namaari, then Gronus and Verana descend from the golden ridge.
- we have to trust our friends, Lucas and the Golden Dragon know what they're doing. Said Namaari leading two earth and wind dragons behind her.
- you have my word, I checked everything with my eyes and I didn't see any opponent, I have x-ray eyes and I see a lot when I want to.
- Wait, that means you can see through your clothes. Raya screamed coming down to the ground, which immediately began to cover herself.
- I would like to see even your bones and internal organs, but I respect the right to privacy, otherwise I would burn myself with shame. Lucas said as he helped Sis down holding her both front paws.
- so now what are we waiting here, if the enemy has prepared a trap for you. Verana asked, landing on the ground.
Exactly, if we're safe, what about you? Gronus asked, jumping off the golden back.
- don't worry about us, as if we're ready, but you have to promise that you'll stay good here. Lucas said.
- Yes, we will be waiting for your return. Pengu said for everyone, poking his blue sister on the head.
- Yes, you have my word, we will not follow you to the fortress. She told Sisu in a broken voice because she herself was not sure and Lucas smiled at his beloved gave her another kiss and crashed into the sky flying straight to the fortresses of steel together with the golden dragon.
As Lucas and the Golden Dragon hit the steel fortress and the black smoke ceased to smolder, the watching Nitor Hazin shuddered knowing that what he was seeing was not a trap but a dodge.
- No, it's impossible, but it's not a trap.
- Nitor what are you talking about. she asked Raya.
- has something happened, something terrible, is Lucas in danger. Sisu asked herself wanting to run to help.
- no that's not that, look where the smoke was, the big cannon is missing. Nitor Hazin said, pointing to the empty space in front of the hangar and behind the empress's citadel.
- not impossible, but how, how could such a large gun disappear. Lao Bin asked.
- I think I can guess if our enemy surprised us again, it's some kind of vehicle. Little Noi asked, appearing in front of everyone in front of the millipede and the armadillo.
- so it seems, and now that our friends Lucas Nowak and the Golden Dragon storm the steel fortress, the Engineer and the Empress are on their way to the top with a cannon capable of destroying the ages and capturing the last shard! Nitor Hazin screamed in panic.
So what do we do, what do we do. Boun asked.
- We shouldn't inform our friends. Verana said ready to fly.
- I don't know if we have time for that, maybe it's time to act, besides we are dragons of four tribes and one hybrid. Pengu said looking out of the corner of his eye at his sister.
- so you're planning a fight. Namaari asked, a note of joy in her voice.
- so if we don't have time, we should strike as soon as possible. Flamus said.
- so now that we've made that decision, it's time to move on, but where?. Tong asked, drawing his axe.
- certainly to the top of the ages. Said Raya looking at the distant peak high up to the clouds.
- so let's not waste time, we have to stop them, we'll attack them first, Em, what about the cannon. Amba asked.
- and the action will not wake up, it will be concentrated only at the top, but everything can be possible there. Nitor Hazin said.
- yes, from legionnaires, to everything you don't know. Gronus said as the only one being the most careful at the moment, taking a large stone in his paws and writing something.
- Gronus what are you doing. Sisu asked looking at the ridge-colored earth dragon.
- I'm leaving a message for our friends, they'll be back soon and then they'll know what's going on, maybe they'll warn us eventually, oh I'm done, now I'm ready too, and now let's go quickly. Gronus said laying down the stone with the message engraved on it.
- so right on the road. Raya shouted getting on the back of the Tuk Tuk.
- let's not waste time, we have to stop them. Lao Bin said as he sat on Krun Win's back with Boun, Little Noi and Nitor Hazin.
Namari and Tong also jumped on the dragon's backs, the earth dragon and the wind dragoness, and all led by Sisu and Raya rushed deep into the forests only to see after a few meters the track of a caterpillar in the intersection of the forest leading straight northeast to the top of the ages.
Meanwhile, in the fortress, more precisely before the great breach after the main cannon, Lucas and the Golden Dragon landed to see before them a picture of destruction and despair, fragments of cracked legionnaires poured everywhere and in the very center lay she, the Black Empress, a woman cruel and evil to the bone, Black Empress in a black and gold dress raised her head and pushed her black hair away from her face, looking with pure anger at the two adversaries, but her words were not directed at them but at her servant.
- cursed traitor, traitor, traitor!. The Empress screamed, slamming her fist against the cracked steel floor.
- traitor!, tell me what happened here, and maybe I will be merciful to you today. Lucas said.
- merciful to her, you must be crazy, it's because of her that all this evil!. The Golden Dragon shouted, directing all his anger at the lying Empress.
- wait, I know you're angry but sometimes you have to do something generous, sometimes. Lucas said trying to reach out to the Empress but was quickly spat on by the evil woman.
- you, you!, ruined everything, I was about to reach godhood, and now I lie here defeated like my visions that the traitor will instill in me!, he betrayed me, took away the sources of power, the broken blade and left the fortress dead, because of you all!. The Empress screamed, spitting on the man's hand.
- took the blades, who betrayed you, tell us, at least once in your life do something honest and good. Said the Golden Dragon grinning.
- I won't tell you anything, go away!. shouted the Empress.
I know what happened here, the Engineer deceived her, he always had it in the plan, when she let herself be taken over by fear and lies, the Engineer is no different in this regard, he is also the same, maybe he has contingency plans but now I understand it all too well, he too lusts for power and power, he has always sought it, surely the blade led him to it, ha how stupid he is, he is also a puppet and nothing more. Lucas said smiling to himself and not losing his good humor until the Golden Dragon broke everything.
- wait, if he betrayed, he must be close to the target!. The Golden Dragon screamed, and his words sobered the newcomer from another world.
- well, it's a dodge, not a trap, how stupid I am, you have to stop it. Lucas said at the same time the entire fortress began to tremble and crack, one of the cracks formed under the lying Empress and Lucas just stood and watched as the chasm formed took the screaming Empress with him.
- Lucas, why didn't you do anything?. asked the surprised Golden Dragon.
- because it was real mercy on my part, a way out better for her than eternal prison or the tower itself, let it go with its fortress and now we must go quickly. Lucas said
Lucas and the Golden Dragon took to the air watching for a moment as the great steel fortress suddenly burst and collapsed under its own weight until suddenly a deafening explosion tore the great fortress to pieces, the huge steel towers broke into hundreds of pieces as well as the steel walls and the great caterpillars, and the great a cloud of fire rose in the air as did a cloud of black smoke covering the glorious sky.
Lucas and the Golden Dragon landed in a clearing near the destroyed fortress, but all they saw was an empty space and one stone with a message engraved on it.
- Lucas, where are they or something. asked the golden dragon.
- no, that's not it. Lucas said, pointing to the message stone.
- they rightly predicted the enemy's dodge, now they're with the big cannon and the Engineer, the rat that started it all, the evil of the empress and all, we don't have time, come on. Lucas said, and he and the Golden Dragon took to the sky, flying north-east, racing not with each other but with the time they had less and less.
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The great decision has already taken place, today the Black Empress has been defeated, betrayed, deceived by her servants the Engineer, is it really possible to surprise this man.