Chapter 4 Pain

As the Young dragon absorbed the remnants of the beast his body grew and changed his wings almost big enough to fly his scales doubled but this new power that he gained unwillingly has had a huge drawback on him. Because of the sudden change his body wasn't ready and he would experience great pain.

Dragon: AGHHHHh

The dragon cried out in pain as it felt like his whole body was being ripped apart. Tears were dripping down the young dragons eyes like a waterfall and he couldn't see at all. The shrieks and cries of the dragon scared off all wildlife as their ears would explode from the loudness of his cries.

Dragon: "AGGH p-p-pleas- AGH h-help me."

The dragons voice could only be heard as roars as he was left alone screaming in agony as his body adapted to the sudden change. There was also something worse going on inside him in his soul itself. It was if his soul was being attacked by a dark force which was exactly what was happening the remnants of the powerful beast were trying to destroy his soul and take it for their own. The dragon noticed this but couldn't do anything as the pain he experienced was greater than anything you could imagine. It seems like this could be the end for this dragons story unless he can protect his soul. Suddenly the dragon heard a voice in his head.

???: my my young dragon it seems your life may end soon.

Dragon: did you come here just to tell me the obvious

???: quite the opposite my scaly little friend I have come to aid you.

Dragon: and what are you going to do kill me or something cause that's much better than the pain I am experiencing right now.

???: I will not kill you but first let me tell you who I am. I am the ancient god of dragons called Polarius. I see you haven't lived for long but you also are special because of your species and you power. You see you are a dark Aether dragon they became extinct long ago but it seems on survived. But there's more I'm interested about you like your abilities beyond that of a normal Aether dragon. You seem to possess a special power that has intrigued me.

Dragon: So What does it matter to you I'm about to die anyways

Polarius: it matters because I think you will be the next god of dragons

Dragon: w-wha- AGH d-d-d do you mean?

Polarius: you see my life will soon end as I have lived for as long as a god possibly could and I need someone to take my place in the future.

Dragon: This is kinda cliche but why me I'm weak. Heck I don't even have a name yet.

The dragon experienced much more pain as the darkness started to consume his soul.

Polarius: I see much potential in you. After all you did kill 2 of those 3 hunters.

Dragon: I was only able too because of my ability but that drained all my energy

Polarius: listen little dragon you don't have much time left. If you accept my offer for you to become the next god of dragons I will save you and I will give you a name.

The dragon knowing this was his only option if he wanted to live answered back.

Dragon: I-I

The dragon coughed up black blood

Dragon: I ACCEPT

The dragon then collapsed

Polarius: good now I shall heal you

Suddenly the darkness consuming the young dragons soul was wiped from it and absorbed by the soul itself.

Polarius: ah so giving his soul power let him absorb the darkness very good now he should heal but first. I shall name you. Your name will be....