Chapter 6: Breath of Fire

Emlyn began her journey that morning. She said goodbye to Horrace as she got ready to head out into the Badlands. She was joined by Stella as they followed the same path they had when coming into the kingdom.

It wasn't long before the two reached the familiar sign, warning them of entry into the danger that swarmed beyond it. "Do you think it's a good idea?" Stella asked Emlyn who looked her way and smiled gently.

"Yes, we'll be fine. Tell me Stella, Horrace has the power to see the future, I can write out what happens with my mind, Camilla can unlock great powers when she's angry, what can you do?" Emlyn asked. Even though she already knew, she wondered.

"I can heal people with one touch, but it's not always easy depending on how they are injured. But I can enhance it with electricity," Stella stated and Emlyn nodded, hoping that would come in handy.

After walking, for what felt like forever, they found themselves at the mouth of a cave which went all the way through to another side, but something blocked their path. At the end of the dark cave they found a red dragon sleeping peacefully. Emlyn approached it gently though as she didn't want to make it angry or scare it.

The dragon heard, however, and glanced her way, standing and snarling. "Who dares to disrupt my slumber?" he questioned, bringing his large nose inches from her face.

Emlyn gently reached up and pet his nose gently. "I am Emlyn, and I am very sorry for disrupting you, but we only wish to get through to stop the evil forces presented by Camilla," Emlyn explained and in return the dragon bowed to her.

"I've waited a long time to meet you. May I offer my insistence to you?" The dragon offered for the prophecy had spread across all lands. "There's others waiting for you two. I can lead the way." He lowered his back to allow her and Stella to climb aboard.

The two nodded to each other and climbed on his back as he lifted and began to soar through the most magical place they had ever seen. It was filled by greenery, lights, and colorful water. Magic lights swirled around them and the dragon soared down to the water where the two reached down, running their fingers through it.

The sun was setting, and purple and red colors shown across the horizon and it shone on their faces, providing its warmth to them. The dragon seemed to know where he was going but he wanted them to have some fun too. He swirled in several loop-de-loops and zoomed across the sky at high speeds making the wind rush through their hair and faces.

He landed finally in a soft grassy meadow area and set them down. "We'll continue our journey tomorrow. Let us rest." The two laid under the dragon's wing and Emlyn smiled up at him.

"What's your name?" Emlyn asked him and he looked at her with gentle bright green eyes.

"Inferno." That was all he said and then they all let the darkness surround their minds.

But someone was wide awake and was getting ready to start her side of the game. She pulled out a match and set herself on fire, then the anger took over.