Prologue: Hades and The dragons Corruption.

Though the grounds of heaven glistened like rain had fallen, the liquid that shone wasn’t clear but red. It tarnished the pure grounds of heaven itself; the men who died, pawns in the game of Gods, were for the most part dead and those who were not, would soon be too.Their masters took stock of the outcome,considering their armies in numbers only.How many had fallen?How many remained strong and able to send to the next fight? A cry of victory was heard, Kronos was dead. Zeus rose to the throne calling himself the King of Olympus. With the voice of their master reaching to their ears the army of angels let out a shout of victory, their hands raised up high the fallen spirits in their hearts rose once again and they leapt forward abolishing their opponents out of the map of Heaven. The grounds of the world were divided among the three brothers; with Zeus taking over the Heaven and Olyumpus, Poseidon taking over the waters of sea and ocean and Hades being sent to the underworld.Upon this victorious day the jealousy and rage against his youngest sibling took control of the mighty god Hades, he was the oldest yet the youngest was the strongest. Southing out a plan to take control of all three divisioneries Hades wish to overthrow the rule of Zeus.Far away from the heroic lands of Olyumpus lied the lands of East where the Jade Emperor ruled the skies of Heaven and the ancient creatures which were known to be dark and vicious by the westerns were protecting the people of the East, they were not only holy, loyal yet also generous and kind. Loong (Dragons) having many animal-like forms like those of fish or turtles but mostly seen as the snake-like creatures with four legs. They protected the lands of the East from vicious man-eating creatures, some guarded the doors of Heaven and the Jade Emperor.

People rushing away, scattered like moths, their faces red; burning like acid- sweat rolling down their bodies, drowning them whole- BOOM!! Another hit,the devil Aoyin striked again, it’s ox shaped body covered with poker straight, straw like fur destroying everything which had blocked its way. Its mouth carefully grabbed the flesh of the human it ate, savouring it and enjoying the delicacy of the sweet blood which wept down its mouth, its crimson red eyes reminiscent of that of the blazing fire hungry for more. Its horns carefully rolled up , both sharp and strong.It’s irises carefully analyzing the situation; searching for its next prey.It found its prey. A young child shivered in the presence of the mighty, gruesome creature which made its way towards the newborn, tears came as if, at long last, his accumulated ocean of brine was trickling through.The beast was in front of the child.Its nasty breath tickling the sensitive skin of the baby, reminding him of the danger with he was to encounter. Death standing right behind ready to collect the soul of the kid. The beast leapt forward, opening its mouth the child then cried louder than it ever had before, screeching it’s little hands to the men running away, maybe signing them to help him? Maybe displaying his helplessness?

Baby: “Aaaa….”

The beast dug its teeth into the soft flesh with the blood flowing out the kid let out a cry painted with nothing but pain, it’s body trembled under the cold jaws of the beast within this very moment a strong magnetic force pushed the beast back; healing the wounds of the child the mighty dragon appeared for its people. Qiulong (Horned Dragon) the strongest of all nine noble dragons, a teenage looking dragon with horns emerging from it’s forehead.

Qiulong: “Aoyin! Thou were told not to disturb the peace of this land, do thou seek death?!” the dragon spoke, allowing the acid leak in it’s tone.

Aoyin: “Qiulong…” It hissed “If thy do not eat flesh what shall I eat! Quilong! Thou are a mighty dragon, and you understand the necessity of my kind! We need flesh!”

Quilong: “Aoyin, you know this very well that the human flesh is forbidden at all costs; your kind was instructed to feed on animal flesh!”

Aoyin: “Quilong! I’m a beast created solely for consuming the flesh of those humans and I shall continue to do so!”

Quilong : “Thou! Shall not!” shouted the Horned creature stomping its feet to the ground with the magnetic force sending the Ox creature flying back

It curled like a prawn on the ground, shaking ever so slightly from the impact with a great amount of force placed on it’s shaking legs it raised it’s chin locking its gaze into the Dragons which shot him an icy cold glare “Quilong! You shall regret what you did today!” hissed the best under its breath while running away into the dark woods.

The dark woods which stand as noble black knights,fresh from the fields of legend, releasing the sounds of a plethora of nocturnal ghosts, of they who may move safely with in the hug of the grey shadowed night.Darkness which comes as armstrong protective arms holding the spirits close until the promised dawn.In the depth of the woods roamed the another creature, recognized by Aoyin . Qiongqi, a large falcon-like creature with magnificent dark red wings pooping out from it’s back, it's body resembling a tigers with blak stripes embroidering it’s entire body. Both of them were defeated by the dragons; locating his fellow mate he made his way towards them allowing himself to clash with the ground beneath as he took rest under the shady tree.

Qiongqi: “Aoyin, you’ve returned...:``The creature spoke, it’s voice stern, almost cold. “I heard quite some cries and it seemed like you had quite a feast.”

Aoyin: ‘I would if I had not been interrupted by that snake Quilong ordering us to consume animals! What are we?! Vegetarians?!! Tch...what about you?”

“Underworld stopped me..”

“That leach…”

“Now, now gentlemen…’ A deep, cracked voice reached the ears of those beastly spirits,dark murderous aura devouring the surrounding.The smell similar to lazing fire lingering in the air. Hades. “Why not I provide some assistance?”

Aoyin: “Hades…” He hissed, making no effort to hide his displeasure upon the God’s appearance.

Qiongqi: “God of the underworld, what do you seek in the land of the east? And why shalt thou assist us yet ask nothing in return?”

Hades: “Brothers, I do not wish for you to be indebted to me, for I act according to my will. Do you not want to demolish the Loongs? Or was that my mistake?”

Aoyin moved to catch his partner’s eye, bobbing his head slightly he responded to him with a nod then shifted towards Hades “Very well...we accept your help.Hades.”

A devilish grin spread across the face of the mighty god, his eyes set ablaze with him being one step closer….

Chaos once again hit the land of the east, with people fallen dead on the ground, soil converted into the shades of brownish-red tainted with blood which flowed down the rocks and pebbles resembling the river Yangtze. Once again the plea of the humans reached the ears of the Dragons, with the two of them coming forth to end this madness. Quilong and Fuzanglong witnessed the scene they had never seen before. With the determination of stopping the two beasts the holy creatures strike forth with all their power yet no damage was done; stricken by this new discovery the creatures didn't give up. Yet they awaited the help of the Jade Emperor or their allies, that light of hope which was making them hold on. Attack after attack, the blood went running down the scales of the beast with their horns broken and their body worn out. They witnessed the scene of the people of the East being eaten while they could do nothing. Glistening liquid left their eyes while they let out a last cry, a plea of help in the form of a roar. Gazing up to the sky above they hoped for someone to come but no one did. They roared once again , begging the Jade Emperor to assist. Yet the call was unanswered and the deaths didn't stop.

The anger which captivated them whole for they could not stand the destruction which was brought upon the humans. It was then when a soft whisper came, it spoke with it's cracking voice "Hey…they are dying… " It moved to the other dragon "They need your help…no one is coming… " The whisper was low, almost hypnotizing, though it's voice rough and cold it was somehow soothing to the dragons. "I'll help you…come on…embrace me. Let us put an end to this destruction…" The dragons nodded in response to a dark aura surrounding the scenery giving them strength as they tore the beasts apart. The humans cheered in joy celebrating the victory of the dragons. But little did they know that it was the dragons who lost…

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