Alpha

The dragon gave Adam a signal to follow him. Adam understood what the dragon meant. Adam told Freddy and Blacky not to follow him for a moment.

"Freddy, Blacky, I'm going to walk for a moment with the dragon. Both of you wait here, and remember, don't make any trouble." Adam said that to both of them. Both of them nodded, and then the dragon carried Adam onto his back and flew into the sky.

From above, he can see that the island is quite wide, with a hill in the middle. He looked around at the island and found that it was surrounded by a strange storm.

"Do you know why this island seems to be isolated from the outside world? As you can see, there is a storm that always protects this island. The storm created by owner of the wind control ring to protect the ring so it's not taken by the wrong person. The ring is a very dangerous item. With this ring, you can control the wind, the weather, and even the climate. That's why I really wanted to protect the ring." The dragon said to Adam.

"Actually, I don't really need the ring. I already have four guardians to protect me. I have also mastered two elements. I don't have any ambitions. I prefer to have lots of friends, to be useful to other people, and live in peace." Adam said.

"You know, sometimes I think about burying the ring in the cave and leaving that place to achieve my childhood dream. Do you think that's like running away from responsibility?"

"I don't know. but do you think it's safe to just bury it like that? what if someone manages to find it? without any protection, wouldn't it be easier? But as a friend, I really want to help you lighten the burden. I know what it's like to be lonely. Since I was 9 years old, my parents have left me to die. I had to fend for myself without relatives and friends in the midst of a cruel life in the city. People we consider friends can turn hostile to us in an instant. I am always sincere in helping, but sometimes there are people who take advantage of my kindness. If I may ask, What was your childhood dream?"

"Nothing special; I just want to travel the world. I want to see a lot of things. I want to know more and more."

"My advice is don't do it. it's all for your own good. Dragons in my world are considered as mythological creatures, meaning their existence is still in doubt. Imagine if you suddenly appeared. The whole world could be in chaos. Everyone would fight over having you, whether you live or die. that's the picture of human life out there."

"Wow, I never thought that my existence could cause disaster. Huh, so I was destined to stay in the cave forever. That's so unfair."

"Not really. You can wander around this island and make friends with anyone. The important thing is to not meet humans."

"I was thinking about handing over the task of looking after this ring to you. But I'm not sure if you are willing and able. I see. It seems like you are quite good. But it seems like you are not strong enough."

"What? Why do you sound like Inferno, my fire guardian? Don't judge a book by its cover."

"Hmmm, why don't we try it? Let me test whether you are worthy of this task or not. I will open a portal to a dimension where the ring is located. You will take it yourself because I am not allowed to go through that portal. And within an hour, you have to come back before the portal closes. If you fail, then it indicates that you are not worthy enough."

"What if I pass the test?"

"If you pass the test, then you can have it, but promise me, don't use it for evil and don't give it to anyone else. You should protect it with your might and soul. I will watch you from far away."

"Okay, that's not a problem. Now let's go back to the hut. Tonight we'll have a party."

"Hooray, I like parties."

They had a bonfire party that night. Adam cooks various kinds of food. Freddy helps cook. Blacky and Molly were playing near the campfire. The dragon just laid down and watched the two of them play. After the food was cooked they ate together. 

"Oi dragon, do you have a name?" Adam asked the dragon.

"No, since I was born, I was looked after by a wind controller who was very old at that time. He didn't call me by name. He treated me like other animal." The dragon explain to Adam.

"Then I will give you the name Alpha. How about it guys?" Adam asked to freddy and Blacky.

"It seems good, but what does Alpha mean?" Freddy asked.

"It's the first letter of the ancient Greek alphabet. Because he is the first and only dragon I have ever met."

"Okay, that makes sense. So from now on his name is Alpha." Freddy said while smiling.

"Ah, I remember something, Blacky, Freddy, and you Molly, Alpha and I will go somewhere to get the wind control ring. I can't take you all because we'll fly there. You three, just wait for us here." Adam said.

"Okay, make sure you come back safely. We will wait for you here." Freddy said.

"Then who will cook food for me?" Blacky asked.

"You'll just eat raw meat again, hahahaha..." Alpha said.

"No way, i will never eat raw meat again. Someone please help this poor cat." Blacky said with a pitiful face.

"No need to worry, Blacky. There's Chef Freddy who always help me cooking. he's good at cooking now. Right Freddy?" Adam said this while smiling at Freddy.

"Ah, don't praise me like that. I can't compare myself to you yet. But for Blacky, it doesn't matter. he can eat anything anyway."

"Except for vegetables, of course." Adam replied, followed by laughter from the others.