Backup. I and Thynorth… Always the backup. The final stand. The last choice, in case the battle gets out of hand. What if the Elders found out that Asikoitae lives hidden, inside of me? What if-384Please respect copyright.PENANAEgfBLnKSlj
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Are you alright, Thorn asked, looking down at me. “Yeah. I’m fine.”
Don’t lie. The Elders made us the backup, now you’re quiet and moping.
“I hate being backup. You know that.”
Look at it this way, it merely means that we’re valuable.
“That’s bull crap! You’re valuable, along with many others. But me? I’ve never been needed, wanted, or valuable to most. I may be strong and powerful, but I’m dispensable. If I’m to die, many will be glad I’m gone, few will mourn.” Because the spell will be lifted… All would know and remember my wretched actions. 384Please respect copyright.PENANAECHxY85RFy
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You’re not dispensable. You’re value and worth is great, love. I believe, that today will open eyes to that.
“I hope-” Suddenly bright green and red flame burst into existence in front of us, the sound of battle radiating from it. A image of our cliffs looking over the plains burned inside of it. It was time. “Fly to the plains, I’ll meet you there.”
Are you sure separating is a good idea?
“It’s our only decent option. The Elders showed the cliffs for a reason. The Wyvern Riders are probably trying to flank them. Since I’m Blade, and stuck in this form for a while, it’s best for me to take care of whatever is on the cliffs. And since you’re the Claw, you’ll be the most help on the plains. There’s to much cover on the cliffs for the riders to hide behind from you.”384Please respect copyright.PENANApNWJR3958U
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He huffed, slightly nudging me with his snout, Stay safe. I’ll see you soon. Then he flew out of our cave, giving his loudest roar.
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It didn’t take me long to get close to my destination on foot. I now sat in a tree, looking down at the cliffs, and beyond into the forest. There were enemy archers staring down at the plains, where dragons, wyverns and their riders fought heavily. About a hundred archers, give or take. They began knocking in arrows, raising their bows. “Rinvore te ael.” Burn them all. Bright red angry and wild fire consumed them in an instant, heating their armor, melting them within it. Their screams filled the forest, soon completely silent along with the fire.384Please respect copyright.PENANAIxJu42bsJ6
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I jumped down, carefully stepping over the bodies, to the edge of the cliff.384Please respect copyright.PENANAssv6s7rdn9
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Thynorth. Can you hear me?
I hear you.
I took care of the riders on the cliffs.
That was quick. I’m on my way.
Soon, I could sense him below the cliff.
Jump.
So I did, Thynorth flying towards me. When he reached me, I grabbed onto one of his spinal spikes, hoisting myself up.384Please respect copyright.PENANAcrgDaYE79w
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They have reinforcements on the way.
"How large?"
Thousands. I didn't see the end of it.
"We won't win. Our home will be lost." Thynorth dove, spewing fire at a few wyverns, and flew back up into the sky. Don't talk like that.
"Would you rather me give false hope?" No words came from him. Instead, I felt him grow tense. "What- by the Dragon Gods." He didn't exaggerate. I couldn't see the end of their incoming force... And yet, a grin was upon my face. "I'll hold them off for as long as I can."
No! You can't take them on by yourself. Don't be cocky.
"Trust me, Thynorth. I know what to do. Just make sure I don't get flanked, I'll be fine."
This is suicide. You'll die!
"No, I won't. There's Chaos Dragons among them."
Then-
"You know how those beasts work. They want us in chains, they want to rule over us. It's all about the power-trip for them. We'll live."
But we'll be in hell. Someone needs to at least retreat, and go to Emarenthae. Whether the Elders like it or not.
"You do it."
No. You should. Em adores you.
"I can't. If I leave, you won't be able to hold off this army like I could. Your elemental magick is slow, and limited. Please don't fight me on this, my Love. You know I'm right."
I just hate it, he said as he neared the ground. I jumped off, facing the army. "I know. Soar high. Be haste." He growled at the army, looking down at me. I love you.
"I love you too. Go." I took a deep breath, and quickly spread my arms wide, a wall of fire blocking their way. Thynorth then took flight to the east. To our closest and best ally.
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Surprisingly, no one flew after Thynorth, or released arrows at him. He was long gone now, and the fire was dying down. I raised my hands, and the fire grew to its former glory. However, as expected, Chaos Dragons walked through it. My magick can do very little against them. Because I rebelled against Hrongl by putting my other half- Asikoitae- in a mental cage. This is just part of my punishment
There were only a few. But just these few could pin us all down. If they're any good.
You're Asikoitae. The closest one said to me. The largest dragon that stood next to him, huffed. Yes and no. She rebelled. Asikoitae isnt free.
"And that part of me never will be again," I said as I transformed back into my Fire Dragon self.
You can't beat us. You'll fall in seconds.
I laughed, then you must've forgotten how I became Chaos itself. Brace yourselves, I won't let taking me down be easy.
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Then their black fire surrounded me.
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