Bear's point of viewAs I head down the hallway to Ash's room, I hear the commotion and our young Dragons angry shouts…yes, he's not a happy dragon.We I open the door, there's at least six men trying to hold him down and if I weren't so worried for myself right now, I would probably laugh as these six big military guys try and hold down one twelve-year-old boy, but I think I've said this rather a lot lately. Dylan is no twelve-year-old boy.When he sees it's me who's entered the room, he lifts his head up as he looks at me and roars"You promised me I could stay behind."And then he launches himself at me.Shit, here we go!He hits me shoulder first before I've had a chance to step through the door, and we both tumble backwards, landing in a jeep in the corridor as the rest of the guy's scramble through the door to try and help.I swear I'm getting too old for this shit!"You said I could stay and wait for Ash."He roars as his first connects with my face…, and my god, the boy has s
Ash's point of view.I can hear the panic in Bear's voice as he tries to call me back. I know I'm not being fair to him, but here I am with the Dragon Heart Gem within my sights. How can I walk away and leave it here? What if these rouges get word of the war that we are planning, and they go into hiding taking the Dragon's heart with them? I may never see the precious stone again.No, I cannot take that risk, not when I have to think of Anna and the baby. I cannot walk out of here without the Dragon Heart in my hands.I know we are not ready for this war today, and I know this is not what we came to do, but I also know this is what I have to do.It's the stone that's calling me, it's in my head, but for some reason, it's telling me I must not leave it. It somehow needs me to harvest its true powers and the longer I am here with the stone then the more powerful it will become, and I know in my heart we need those powers to win this war maybe not so much for these rouges these are just
Bear's point of view.So, we're sitting in the meeting room with a few thousand men crammed into the space, plus the various screens scattered around the room making up the different teams from across the world discussing the fight ahead and how we are going to rescue Ash.Doogie jumps in as he says,"I think we need to move out as soon as possible, Bear. We know we can take down the rogues, we have more than enough men ready here, and we need to get Ash out of there before anything happens to him. What if they're torturing him, draining his Dragon power to make the Dragon heart gem stronger somehow."I nod my head as I reply,"Yes, I think you're right Doogie; I don't like the thought of leaving Ash on his own with these rogues god only knows what they're doing to him. I say we move out tonight, we can meet the delta team along the way and join forces if we hit quickly the rogues won't stand a chance against us."Everyone around the room starts agreeing with me when Dylan lets out a
Dylan's point of viewThe meeting room begins to empty as everyone piles out ready to get on with their tasks as they prepare for this war. Bear pats me on the back before he leaves me alone in the room. The screens all turn dark as the overseas teams log out no doubt to get on with their own planning and when I'm left on my own, I close my eyes and let my mind wander to Ash.I can see him.He's grinning as he sits in a cage high above a large cavern, the dragon stone sits directly in his sight. I swear I can feel the power radiating off the stone through him and my body begins to tingle.What the hell is that?I shrug it off as I concentrate on Ash and say.*I'm glad you're okay Ash, I've been so worried about you. I didn't want to leave you behind. I wanted to come for you, but Bear wouldn't let me*He chuckles as he replies*I know brother I I told Bear to use whatever means he could to keep you safe and get you back to the bunker. You have to understand should anything happen to m
Dylan's point of view So that's how my life goes for the next three days. I spend every spare minute on a mind link with Ash, where we connect to the dragon heart stone, regaining our lost powers. I cannot describe how powerful I am feeling right now, and although I still haven't changed into a dragon, I can feel its power running through me.The scales are showing themselves more and more each day, much to the amusement of Bear and the rest of the guys at the bunker. Still, I've got to say they've stuck by me through this, and although I cannot wait to see this dragon of mine, I'm still scared; what if something happens during this so-called shift? What if I can never be me again? That's what happened to Anna, and it scares the hell out of me.Ash tries to reassure me every day. He says he has seen the visions of us both shifting and that we are mighty dragons who will one day rule the lands again. He also assures me he has had visions of us turning back into ourselves. Back into ou
Dylan's point of viewWe wait for the stroke of midnight on the outskirts of the Rouge's territory. My heart feels as though it is going to beat out of my chest as I look around at Bear, Cookie, and the rest of the guys.How are they so calm…I guess when you do this for a living, it becomes a little easier.I have a few minutes spare as I link up with Ash.*I'm scared, Ash* I say as he replies.*Don't be little brother, everything's fine. The guys will have your back. They won't let anything happen to you. **I know…. I just don't want to let you down*He sighs,*Dylan, you could never let me down; you are an amazing young man even after everything life has thrown your way, you are kind and compassionate but also brave and strong. You are willing to fight for what you believe in…you'll be okay kiddo* *Thank you, Ash, * I whisper.*Please be safe*He smiles before he replies, don’t worry about me. I was born with a thousand lives. Just get that gem for me so I can deal with the Rogues
Ash's point of viewI sit and wait in my little cage high in the cavern, feeling surprisingly calm, but I think that's the effect the dragon heart gem has on me. I've never felt so powerful before; the scales keep appearing and then disappearing again, but the power stays with me.I feel as though I could take on the world.But the gem tells me it's not time, and for some reason, we must wait for the full moon.When the full moon hits, I watch in awe as the teams storm the cage; Picket is the first one to reach me, and I grin as he makes quick work of releasing me.I jump out, grabbing hold of the ropes as I abseil to the cavern's floor. I catch a glimpse of Dylan surrounded by a team as they haul him up to the Dragon heart; I know they will keep him safe.Rouge, and after Rouge comes after me, I get the feeling they don't want to let me go. They must actually think they are strong enough to capture me; that makes me chuckle as I only stayed to be with the stone. My time here has been
Ash's point of viewI lean over and kiss my sleeping beauty. If only this were a fairytale and one kiss would awaken her. If only life was that easy.Ophelia smiles as she says,"We shall have to wait for the next full moon before we can consult the moon goddess."I check my watch; the next full moon is a whole six hours away, six hours until I know if the dragon heart can really cure my beautiful Queen.Six hours too long!I kiss her lips again before I whisper,"I need you both back, baby' Don't forget your promise to me, Anna, your promise to find your way back to me."One last kiss on the lips before I reluctantly head back outside; I need to catch up on my team and my little brother. Who is not so little anymore as he towers over everyone around him.*Can't you shift yet?*I ask as he replies, *I don't know how, Ash, what if I'm like this forever*I chuckle as I reply, *Don't worry Dylan you won't be I've seen the visions of you changing back**Please ask the high witch if she k