Chapter 36

Steven didn’t sleep well that night, as his dreams were plagued nightmares where he could hear the voices of his parents telling him how disappointed they were with him, the taunts and laughter from the other fire dragon warrior students especially that boy who bullied all throughout the day.

“What’s wrong little flicker, you flames not hot enough”, his mocking and laughter echoed none stop in his ears.

“Stop it”, Steven begged but they still continued.

“Stop it”, Steven covered his ears to block the sound.

“Little flicker, too weak to conjure single flame”, the boy spoke with sly grin on his face.

“I. Said. STOP IT!!!!” Steven yelled and then everything erupted him flames, consuming everyone around him.

“Steven”, a familiar voice called from the flames that now surrounded him.

“No”, Steven muttered to himself, recognizing the voice before slowly turning his head to see who spoke.