{"id":3057,"date":"2026-05-27T07:09:02","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T07:09:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/?p=3057"},"modified":"2026-05-27T07:09:02","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T07:09:02","slug":"the-last-dragon-throne","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/?p=3057","title":{"rendered":"THE LAST DRAGON THRONE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rain drowned the ruins of Arvendale in ash and blood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Flames crawled across shattered rooftops while smoke twisted into the black sky like dying ghosts. The village had once been alive with laughter, markets, children, and music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now it was silent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Except for the dragon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The wounded cub trembled beside the broken stone wall near the village gate, its blue scales streaked with mud and blood. One massive iron arrow pierced its wing completely, pinning part of the creature against fallen timber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It was young.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Too young.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its breaths came in weak, painful growls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And surrounding it in a tightening circle stood twelve dragon hunters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Steel armor gleamed beneath the storm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Crossbows loaded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Swords ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Masks carved from dragon bone hid their faces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Order of Ash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The deadliest dragon hunters in the empire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of them stepped forward through the smoke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Captain Veyr.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tall. Broad-shouldered. A scar split across his left eye like a knife wound from years ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He lifted his crossbow toward the dragon cub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cFinish it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cub tried to roar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Only blood came out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A tiny figure stepped into the rain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Barefoot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Small.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No older than eleven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy moved directly in front of the dragon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Protecting it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The hunters stopped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For one confused second, nobody spoke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child held only a cracked wooden spear barely taller than himself. His clothes were torn and soaked from rain. Dark hair hung across his face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He looked painfully ordinary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Captain Veyr almost laughed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMove aside, boy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child said nothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Behind him, the dragon cub growled weakly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trying to shield him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even while dying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another hunter lowered his weapon slightly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cKid doesn\u2019t understand what that thing is.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYes he does,\u201d Veyr muttered quietly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because the boy\u2019s eyes weren\u2019t afraid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not even a little.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Veyr stepped closer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThat creature burned this village.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy finally spoke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNo.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His voice was soft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Calm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt was trying to protect it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The hunters exchanged uneasy glances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One spat into the mud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cDragons don\u2019t protect humans.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child slowly looked back at the wounded cub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon lowered its enormous head beside him almost like a frightened animal seeking comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then the boy turned back toward the hunters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis one does.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rain hammered harder across the ruins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Veyr tightened his grip on the crossbow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou have ten seconds to move.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child planted the broken spear into the mud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNo.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The captain sighed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThen die with it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He pulled the trigger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">THUNK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The massive iron bolt exploded through the rain straight toward the dragon\u2019s skull.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child moved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Directly into its path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The hunters expected screaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A corpse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The bolt stopped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Frozen in midair inches from the boy\u2019s face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everything went silent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rain bent sideways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The air vibrated violently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Golden light burst beneath the child\u2019s skin like sunlight trapped inside his veins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ancient symbols ignited across both arms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not tattoos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Something older.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The hunters stumbled backward instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One dropped his crossbow into the mud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNo\u2026\u201d he whispered shakily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Captain Veyr\u2019s face drained white.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because he recognized the marks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every hunter in the empire did.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Mark of the Dragon Throne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A symbol erased from history centuries ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Impossible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child slowly raised his hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The frozen bolt crumbled into glowing dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And behind him\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The wounded dragon cub stood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blue fire leaked from its mouth into the rain while its glowing eyes locked onto the hunters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The broken spear in the child\u2019s grip suddenly ignited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not with normal flame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Golden fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ancient fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Royal fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One hunter backed away trembling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThat\u2019s not possible\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another whispered in horror:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe dragon heir\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Captain Veyr stared at the boy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"381\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-769.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3058\" srcset=\"https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-769.png 381w, https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-769-242x300.png 242w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 381px) 100vw, 381px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And for the first time in thirty years\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He felt fear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Five hundred years earlier\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Humans and dragons ruled together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not as enemies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As one kingdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Dragon Throne was the most powerful empire the world had ever known. Kings rode beside dragons through the skies. Cities floated among mountains. Oceans parted for their fleets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And at the center of it all stood one bloodline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The House of Auroryth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Children born with golden marks beneath their skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dragon-bonded royalty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The marks allowed them to speak with dragons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fight beside dragons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even share their power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But humanity grew afraid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because dragons did not age like men.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And rulers with dragon blood became nearly impossible to defeat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So the noble houses betrayed them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During a celebration known as the Feast of Embers, the royal family was slaughtered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every dragon rider hunted down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every egg burned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every child executed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Or so history claimed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But legends whispered one terrifying possibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One heir escaped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And if the bloodline ever returned\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragons would rise again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Captain Veyr had spent his entire life hunting dragons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since age seven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since the night blue fire consumed his home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He still remembered his mother screaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Still remembered enormous wings blotting out the moon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Still remembered finding only ashes afterward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Order of Ash took him in afterward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Raised him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trained him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Taught him one truth:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dragons destroy everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And dragon-blooded humans were worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because they controlled the beasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old hunter stared at the glowing symbols on the child\u2019s skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNo survivors\u2026\u201d he whispered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy tilted his head slightly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhat?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Veyr stepped backward slowly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThere were supposed to be no survivors.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lightning cracked across the ruins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child looked confused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI don\u2019t know what you mean.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The captain studied him carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Too carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy was thin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Undernourished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Barefoot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not raised like royalty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Which meant\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He didn\u2019t know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child had no idea what he truly was.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the hunters regained courage and lifted another crossbow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cCaptain, order us!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon cub snarled weakly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blue fire flickered around its mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child held up a hand gently toward the creature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instantly it calmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The hunters noticed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And fear spread further through the group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No chains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No commands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Veyr swallowed hard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhat is your name, boy?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child hesitated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cCaelan.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cFamily?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI don\u2019t have one.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Veyr\u2019s stomach tightened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of course not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The empire would have killed anyone connected to dragon blood generations ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another hunter stepped closer nervously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe should kill him now.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNo,\u201d Veyr snapped immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The others stared at him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The captain\u2019s voice lowered dangerously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou don\u2019t understand what this is.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rain poured harder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Caelan looked between them in confusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhat are these marks?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nobody answered immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because nobody wanted to say the words aloud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally Veyr whispered:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou are the last child of the Dragon Throne.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The battlefield shook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not from thunder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From something beneath the earth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon cub suddenly growled louder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its glowing eyes shifted toward the distant mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Afraid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Caelan gently touched the creature\u2019s neck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhat\u2019s wrong?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then he heard it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A scream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Far away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Massive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ancient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every hunter froze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Veyr\u2019s face went pale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNo\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another scream echoed across the storm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This time closer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Something enormous moved beyond the mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trees collapsed in the distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon cub whimpered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not in fear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In recognition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Caelan looked toward the horizon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhat is that?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Veyr answered quietly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe reason your bloodline was erased.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then the sky exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A colossal black dragon burst through the storm clouds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its wings stretched wider than castle walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scarred scales covered its body like molten stone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One eye missing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its roar shattered nearby buildings instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The hunters panicked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cFALL BACK!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cRUN!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIT FOUND US!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the massive creature ignored them completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its remaining eye locked onto Caelan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then slowly\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon descended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ground cracked beneath its weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blue fire leaked between its teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The wounded cub whimpered softly behind Caelan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The massive dragon stepped closer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Closer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hunters raised weapons desperately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">None dared fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then the impossible happened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The giant dragon lowered its head before the child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bowing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The hunters stared in horror.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Captain Veyr whispered the creature\u2019s name like a prayer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cVaerok\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Black King.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Last ancient dragon of the old wars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The monster responsible for destroying entire armies centuries ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Caelan looked confused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhy is it bowing?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vaerok\u2019s deep voice rumbled through the storm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not spoken aloud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inside their minds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cBecause you carry her blood.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every hunter went pale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Caelan blinked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhose blood?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon\u2019s great eye softened unexpectedly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe last queen.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Suddenly\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Memories exploded inside Caelan\u2019s mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A woman laughing beside golden towers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dragons flying beneath sunlight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A burning palace collapsing into flames.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Screaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A baby hidden inside a wooden cart while soldiers slaughtered dragon riders nearby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then darkness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Caelan staggered backward gasping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The glowing marks across his skin expanded further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The hunters stepped away in terror.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One whispered shakily:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHe\u2019s awakening.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vaerok turned toward the hunters slowly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou hunted us for five hundred years.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blue fire leaked from his jaws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cBut the throne has returned.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Captain Veyr drew his sword.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not toward Caelan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Toward the other hunters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everyone froze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cCaptain?!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Veyr\u2019s expression hardened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNo one touches the boy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another hunter stared at him like he\u2019d gone insane.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou\u2019d betray the Order?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Veyr looked toward the ruined village around them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The burned homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dead civilians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then toward the wounded cub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis village wasn\u2019t destroyed by dragons.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Silence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The hunters shifted nervously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Veyr slowly turned toward one man near the back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hunter Serad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Young.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nervous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Covered in soot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou burned it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Serad froze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhat?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe dragon was protecting these people.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Caelan looked shocked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Veyr pointed his sword directly at Serad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou started the fire to lure dragons here.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The other hunters stared in disbelief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Serad backed away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou\u2019re insane.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But Veyr remembered now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The oil barrels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The strange burn patterns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The civilians killed before the dragon even arrived.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And worst of all\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Crossbow bolts coated in black venom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not standard hunter weapons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Serad suddenly smiled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And the smile chilled everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou really figured it out too late.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then he ripped a black crystal from beneath his armor and smashed it against the ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The earth erupted instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Darkness exploded upward like smoke alive with screaming faces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hunters were thrown violently backward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vaerok roared in fury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Caelan covered his eyes against the blast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the darkness emerged creatures made entirely of shadow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not human.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not dragon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Something twisted between both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Serad laughed hysterically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe dragons were never the enemy!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The shadow creatures lunged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One tore through a hunter instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another ripped steel armor apart like paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blood splashed across the mud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chaos consumed the battlefield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vaerok unleashed blue fire that vaporized three shadows instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Caelan grabbed the burning spear instinctively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And the weapon answered him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Golden flames erupted skyward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The symbols on his skin blazed brighter than ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A voice echoed inside him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ancient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Royal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Protect them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Caelan stepped forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The spear moved on its own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One strike\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Golden fire exploded through a shadow creature, erasing it completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The hunters stared in 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class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Caelan stared upward in horror.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhat is that?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vaerok\u2019s voice trembled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe Voidwyrm.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A creature from before dragons existed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A monster sealed away by the Dragon Throne long ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Serad spread his arms wildly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe dragon kings imprisoned it beneath this land centuries ago! 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