Chapter 10 Elara merged with Zorak.

Elsewhere,

The sky over the Blue Planet was dark and grim, laced with relentless bolts of lightning that tore through the heavens. Torrential rain obscured the view, making the battlefield even more perilous. Amidst the raging storm stood Zorak the Dragon, his colossal form defying the enemy to protect Violet at all costs.

Above him, the roar of Zira's battle squadrons filled the skies, encircling Zorak like a swarm of hornets. Inside the cockpit of the lead aircraft, Commander Zira's eyes burned with determination.

"We must stop him here and now!" she shouted through the radio.

Zorak let out a thunderous roar, a deep, primal sound that shook the very air. The shockwave caused several aircraft to shudder violently. Massive fireballs erupted from his jaws, targeting the nearest jets. Some exploded mid-air, raining shards of metal like an iron storm.

"Hold your formation!" Commander Zira commanded sharply, eyes locked on the tactical display in front of her. It showed Zorak's location and his movement patterns.

"Focus your fire on his wings!"

Missiles launched from multiple directions, zeroing in on Zorak's massive wings. Some hit their mark, exploding on impact and causing tremors through the dragon's immense body. Though his hardened scales deflected most of the damage, several spots began to crack and bleed.

Zorak whipped his massive tail in a wide arc, smashing several jets that had flown too close. Commander Zira watched intently, calculating a more effective strategy.

"Redirect your fire to his legs! Bring him down!"

Zira's troops quickly adjusted their attack, concentrating firepower on Zorak's muscular legs. The dragon roared again, pain now seeping into his mighty cries. Fireballs continued to rain from his mouth, though the heavy downpour began to dampen their heat—an unexpected advantage for Zira's forces.

Commander Zira seized the moment.

"All units, prepare for the final strike. We take him down now!"

Large missiles were launched in unison, striking Zorak's legs and torso with devastating force.

Zorak released one final, earth-shaking roar before collapsing to his knees, drained of strength. Zira's forces quickly surrounded him, securing the massive beast with high-energy restraints that pinned him to the ground.

"This battle is ours," Commander Zira declared firmly, watching as her troops cheered in triumph. The storm still raged on, but victory was already in their grasp.

Zorak lay motionless, his body severely wounded from the relentless assault. Rain poured heavily, and lightning continued to dance across the sky.

Commander Zira approached him, her stride confident, her gaze filled with triumph. She stood before the fallen dragon and sneered.

"Look at you now, Zorak," she said mockingly. "You sacrificed yourself for your comrade? And now you lie here, broken. Where is your friend now—why hasn't she come to save you, hmm? Hahaha…"

Despite his pain, Zorak slowly raised his head, eyes wise and unwavering as they met Zira's.

"You don't understand, Zira," he replied, voice weak but calm. "My sacrifice was not in vain. Violet has escaped. That is all that matters."

Zira scoffed. "And you think that makes you a hero? Your comrade won't stand a chance without you."

Zorak gave a faint smile, unbothered by her taunts.

"Violet is stronger than you think. You'll see."

Commander Zira raised her weapon, aiming it directly at Zorak's head.

"Your words won't change anything, Zorak. This is your end."

But before the trigger was pulled, a blinding flash tore through the skies—Elara Void had arrived, fused with Violet's ship, cutting through the storm like a blade of light.

Zira's forces recoiled at the sight of Elara, recognizing the threat she posed. Without hesitation, Elara swooped in, swiftly dismantling the energy restraints holding Zorak. In an instant, the great dragon was freed.

Zorak's eyes widened in shock.

"Elara?! Why are you here? What of Violet—tell me she's safe!"

Elara responded with calm assurance.

"Violet has safely delivered all four of her children. She sent me here to aid you, Zorak. Fortunately, there's still time. Let us unite."

Without delay, Zorak and Elara fused. A dazzling transformation ensued—the fusion gave birth to a stunning silver armor, merging the power of a legendary dragon with Elara's intelligence and technological prowess. Zorak emerged anew, mightier than ever, his strength radiating from his transformed form.

The battlefield stood in awe of the hybrid entity—Zorak, clad in radiant silver armor infused with cutting-edge technology. His fiery breath now integrated with lethal energy lasers, granting him devastating power. With unmatched agility, he unleashed beams of destruction upon the remaining enemy aircraft.

Lasers sliced through the storm clouds, bringing ruin to any who dared stand against him. The sheer force of Zorak's renewed power struck fear into the hearts of Zira's forces.

Commander Zira refused to retreat.

"Attack!" she ordered coldly. "Let's see who's really stronger, you monster!"

Jets lunged forward, but their efforts were futile. A powerful holographic shield surrounded Zorak, absorbing and reflecting incoming attacks back to their source.

"Enough, Zira!" Zorak's voice boomed across the sky. "You cannot stop me. I'm stronger than you could ever imagine!"

Zira did not flinch. Her remaining forces charged in, firing precisely.

"We'll see who falls first!" she snapped.

But once again, Zorak moved with lightning speed, dodging the assaults and retaliating with pinpoint accuracy. A direct aerial strike from above decimated more aircraft, and one by one, Zira's forces fell from the sky.

Amid the chaos, only Commander Zira remained. Her main ship was relentlessly hunted by the new Zorak-Elara fusion. Realizing the tide had turned, Zira made a final desperate decision.

She commanded two subordinates to flee and report the situation. They launched smaller escape vessels and vanished into the storm.

Left alone, Zira turned toward the ocean below. She fired rounds into the water, triggering a violent chemical reaction from the serum she carried. In a flash of light and explosion, she transformed—into a monstrous sea dragon.

The new form dwarfed even Zorak's. Her sea dragon scales shimmered beneath the stormy sky. She dived into the depths, adapting swiftly to her aquatic domain. Her rage and power surged through the ocean, awaiting her final confrontation with Zorak.

High above, Zorak and Elara sensed the shift. The battlefield had changed once again.

"A sea dragon?" Zorak muttered in disbelief.

Elara, ever composed, responded,

"We can't ignore this, Zorak. Prepare yourself. The true battle begins now."

And so, the war expanded—from sky to sea, amidst thunder and lightning. Two legendary dragons, Zorak and Zira, readied themselves for an epic clash that would determine the fate of the Blue Planet.