~The Dragon's Choices~

As I stood there mourning the loss of the dragon, I couldn't help but wonder what the future held for me. I had been given a great power and a great responsibility, but I didn't know how to carry it with me.

That's when the dragon's spirit spoke to me. Its voice was soft and warm, and it spoke of the choices that lie ahead. It told me that I had two paths to choose from, each with its own set of consequences.

On one side, there was the path of the Dragon Lord. I would become powerful beyond measure, a force to be reckoned with in the realm. But with that power, there would be a great cost. I would become the dragon's chosen successor, but my own identity would be lost in the process.

On the other side, there was the path of the Dragon Keeper. I would be a guardian, a protector of the dragon's legacy, using my power only for good, and preserving the dragon's memory beyond death. But the price of that path was steep: I would never know my true potential, and I would always be in the shadow of the dragon's power.

As I sat there, weighing the choices, I knew that I had a decision to make. Both paths had their own draw and their own risks, and I knew that whichever one I chose, it would never be the same again.

To this day, I carry the memory of that moment with me, and the choices I made that day still reverberate in my heart. And while the road ahead may be uncertain, I know that the dragon's spirit will always be with me, guiding me towards the path that is right for me.