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Chapter 4 - Chapter 4

We start our quest to look for the third dragon amulet owner "so, how's the town here I haven't

gotten a chance to see it yet." Says Leon "Oh, I haven't actually checked it out either…" I say in

awkwardness while I scratches the back of my head. We continue to walk through the town

giving it a few glances as we haven't seen it before while still focusing on our main quest. "Ok

so this signal was actually in the forest so this should be a lot easier than breaking into a prison

and rescuing them" I Say with confidence.

We approach the forest when suddenly our amulets emit a bright and our companions appear in

front of them blocking the path "Master, stop we mustn't" Furah and Terra said with visible

concern "Furah what's wrong it's just a forest" I say confused Furah and Terra begin to explain

that this forest is more dangerous than any place we would ever encounter "It's said that every

evil spirit and mindless demons stray here nothing within that forest would let live, master" Furah

says in fear, "ok, but even if that's the case we have you two to protect us" I say still feeling

confident "well that is another concern in that forest we have no power, if we go in our life force

would be extracted and it would power the creatures in there, so we cannot have a physical

body within that forest" Terra says in fear. Leon putting on a brave face says "look your sister is

in there and we have to go to save another ally, I'm not one to leave someone behind so me

and Zander will go in with our swords and we'll push through until we find the third dragon user"

Me, Furah, and Terra were surprised by Leon's sudden bravery, Terra and Furah bow down and

return back to the amulets.

Me and Leon enter the forest and instantly feel the dark aura within it, but despite our growing

fear we keep going and hold our weapons out focused on finding the user, suddenly 3 stray

demons appear with their bodies twitching they jump towards us, but luckily we're able to but

their heads off with some effort, but then a spirit appears in front of us we try out swords but

they pass right through it, we fall to the ground trying to back up, suddenly we a bright light

appears and the spirit is gone then we see a guy. We get up and notice he has an amulet too.

"So... what are your names?" I inquire, breaking the silence with a sense of curiosity and

anticipation. The room is filled with an air of mystery as I await their response.

"My partner is named Coral she controls water but I haven't been able to get her out just

telepathic conversations, oh and I am Donnavan, but everyone calls me Don," he says in , his

voice carrying a sense of camaraderie and shared purpose. Their names, though simple, seem

to hold deeper meanings, hinting at the complexities of their individual identities.

"I'm Zander", "and I I'm Leon" we say eager to establish a connection with my newfound

companions, we then ask about the light that apparently saved us "Oh that's a spirit catcher it

holds weak spirits if it takes too long the spirit will either run in fear or be extremely damaged to

be even considered a threat anymore" Don says with confidence and pride from his creation

"wow we came in here to save you but you ended up saving us quite funny" Leon says trying to

sound more calm. Eventually we leave the forest with the help of Don's very apparent

intelligence.

"There we go out of the forest all thanks to me" Don says with a smug and snobby look, I frown

hoping that Don's apparent intelligence and smugness won't cause any problems or create

unnecessary tension within our group. Once we get back to our base, I decide to retreat to a

spare room, seeking solace in solitude. As I enter the room, I can't help but feel a sense of

unease lingering in the air. The walls seem to whisper secrets, and the dim light casts eerie

shadows that dance across the floor.

Reaching out to Furah through our unique mental connection, I question her motives, seeking to

understand the underlying reasons for her unwavering loyalty and kindness. "Why are you

treating me so kindly, Furah? And please, don't tell me it's JUST because I am your master." My

voice carries a mix of curiosity and vulnerability, as I yearn for a deeper connection with my

dragon companion.

There is a moment of silence as Furah ponders her response, her thoughts intertwining with

mine in a dance of shared consciousness. Finally, she speaks, her voice resonating within the

depths of my mind. "It's because you see me as a living being with feelings. You don't treat me

like an object or a tool." Her words strike a chord within me, revealing a profound truth that I had

not fully grasped until now. Furah's revelation surprises me, but I simply nod, acknowledging the

significance of her words before deciding to rest.

As soon as my eyes close, I am transported into another realm, a realm of dreams or perhaps

visions. In this ethereal landscape, I encounter a dragon girl, her scales as black as the night

sky. It is Opal, I realize, as she turns towards me, her eyes filled with a mixture of curiosity and

determination. "They really think they can change me? HA! As if," she scoffs, her voice carrying

a hint of defiance. Her words resonate within me, challenging the very notion of transformation

and the limits of our own agency.

"Hmm? Didn't notice you there. Are you here to help save the world? Cool, here's our location,"

Opal remarks, her tone shifting from skepticism to a surprising openness. Suddenly, coordinates

flood my mind, imprinting themselves upon my consciousness. The scene dissipates, leaving

me with a lingering sense of purpose and a newfound determination.

When morning arrives, I wake up abruptly, my mind still reeling from the vividness of the dream

or vision. "Man... that was strange," I mutter to myself, trying to make sense of the profound

experiences that have unfolded before me. Determined to uncover the truth behind these

visions, I decide to input the remembered coordinates into the machine, hoping that it will lead

us to our next destination.

As we proceed on our journey, attempting to locate our target, we are suddenly stoped when

Leon runs to me saying there's a demon in the village, its presence radiating an aura of

malevolence and power. Instructing the others to take different paths, I summon Furah, relying

on her strength and agility to engage in combat with the demon. However, to my surprise and

concern, Furah appears to be... losing? How is this possible? She struggles to keep up with the

demon's relentless onslaught, sustaining damage that threatens to overwhelm her.

She glances at me, her eyes filled with a mix of determination and desperation. "Master, this

demon is too powerful for me. We need to fuse!" Her words hang in the air, echoing the

possibility of a profound transformation that could alter the course of our battle. The concept of

fusion is not foreign to me, as I have witnessed it in various forms of media, but it's not like I

ever did because it's not technically real. Uncertainty grips me as I contemplate the risks and

rewards of such a decision.

Seeing Furah brought to her knees, her strength waning, I have no choice but to trust my

instincts and embrace the unknown. "Furah, fuse with me!" I declare, my voice filled with a

newfound resolve. Suddenly, her form vanishes, merging with mine as I am adorned in

unfamiliar attire. A surge of power courses through my veins, surpassing the boundaries of my

wildest imagination. The demon, now faced with a transformed and empowered version of

myself, is caught off guard, unable to match my speed and prowess. With each move, I counter

their attacks effortlessly, overpowering them swiftly and decisively.

Alongside our other two heroes, we press forward, our collective strength and determination we

defeat the demon. We return back to our base after the our battle, and we sit down gathering

our thoughts as I tell Don and Leon that I know where Opal the dragon girl with control of

darkness is.

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