The End of the Begining

In the time when the great evil came to the land, there were eight who could stop it. Only these few possessed the power, knowledge and ability to wield the great Dragon Blades. They posed a great threat to the Dark Lord Prain and his empire. In order to defeat the dark foe they would have to travel through time and space to reach his fortress in the forbidden lands. They used Leviticus’ most powerful teleportation spell. It took all of their powers to travel that far, but…it worked.

When they arrived in the forbidden Lands, they were suddenly amazed at how bleak and dark it was. The grass was dry and dead so it cut your feet when you walked. The trees were bleached and falling. The sky was forever dark, in an eternal night. The air was thick with a foul reek. The Ground was dust, the rain was like ink, and the sun did not touch this evil place.
As they walked along they all spoke through thought. Something about this place kept you from speaking for fear of the evil that ruled over the land.

“The castle of Lord Prain is on the far side of that mountain” said Will, “We will need to climb to preserve the dragons’ strength.”

“The castle is not guarded, because everyone in this land is dead” said Leviticus.

“Prain lives in the main hall. He is the most powerful sorcerer in the universe. Only the Brotherhood of the Dragon was able to defeat him last time” said Render.

“Then we will need all of our strength” replied Marina.

They reached the top at dusk. You never truly realize how dark it can be until all light leaves you and night rushes in. They decided to walk without the aid of light. They reached the front gate of the fortress. On it was engraved,

Out of all who enter,
None shall return.
Out of all who fight,
None shall survive.
Out of all who are just,
None shall remain.

“Sounds like as warm of a welcome as any” said Flint.

He pulled out his sword and smote the gate so hard that it shattered into thousands of pieces. They walked through the long hall to the throne of Prain.

“Welcome to my castle,” said Prain the False, “You are welcome to beg for your life, but I will not spare you. I see you brought the tools of mine imprisonment? Well, they will not help you! For I have grown in my power! I will smite you down this day! You and your people will be mine slaves!”

“No,” said a strange voice, “No! We will smite you this day! Your reign of evil is over! You end now!”

Then Marina, Leviticus, Render, Bonnie, Charity, Flint, and William felt strong and powerful. They struck at Prain with all of their being and there was a great light. Then there was a flash that illuminated the room.

Then the light dimmed Prain was gone, but there was another man standing there. It was one of the original riders who imprisoned Prain.

“Thank you,” said the rider.” “You defeated the most evil ruler in history. Something I and my companions could not do. For that you three riders are now masters and you five who are not riders may yet find a dragon. In fact…”

Then he disappeared and in his place were five eggs. In the months after the friends returned home. Render and Leviticus to their brothers home, Bonnie, Charity, Flint and Will to their world, and Marina to her home. One by one, the eggs hatched. And a new story begun.

~The Scribe