{"id":3377,"date":"2026-05-29T06:37:46","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T06:37:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/?p=3377"},"modified":"2026-05-29T06:37:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T06:37:47","slug":"full-the-boy-jumped-into-the-moat-for-the-wounded-dragon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/?p=3377","title":{"rendered":"Full &#8211; THE BOY JUMPED INTO THE MOAT FOR THE WOUNDED DRAGON"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Slowly\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">he began climbing upward through the freezing storm with the wounded dragon held in one arm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rain hammered his face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His fingers bled against the jagged stone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The freezing moat crashed violently beneath him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every wave threatened to tear him away from the wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Above\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">soldiers leaned over the battlements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Laughing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Waiting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cLet go already!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou\u2019ll drown eventually!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy ignored them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tiny silver dragon trembled against his chest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its breathing was weak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its broken wing hung lifelessly beside his arm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child tightened his grip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou\u2019re not dying today.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lightning flashed across the sky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a moment\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the dragon looked into his eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And something changed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fear inside the creature began to fade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CRACK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A stone broke loose beneath the boy\u2019s foot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The crowd gasped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His body swung violently away from the wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon nearly slipped from his grasp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNo!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child wrapped both arms around it instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His shoulder slammed into the stone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pain exploded through his body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But he never let go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not even for a second.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Slowly\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">inch by inch\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">he continued climbing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blood mixed with rain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His hands shook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His muscles burned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yet somehow\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">he reached the top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The moment his fingers touched the battlement edge\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">a spear slammed downward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WHOOOOSH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tip missed his head by inches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The captain stared down coldly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThrow him back.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The soldiers raised more spears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy looked down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The freezing moat roared below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There was nowhere to run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nowhere to hide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the tiny dragon suddenly moved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Weakly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Painfully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It lifted its head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And bit the spear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CRACK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The wooden shaft snapped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The soldiers froze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon was barely alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yet it was still trying to protect the child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy smiled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cGood job.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With one final effort\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">he pulled both of them onto the battlements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">THUD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon collapsed beside him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The soldiers immediately surrounded them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Steel glinted beneath the storm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Twenty spears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ten swords.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No escape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The captain stepped forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou should have drowned.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy stood between the soldiers and the dragon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNo.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The captain laughed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou think you can protect it?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child didn\u2019t answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because he already knew the truth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nobody else would.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So he had to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The captain drew his sword.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe king ordered every dragon exterminated.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt\u2019s only a baby.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt\u2019s still a dragon.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The captain raised the blade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cKill them both.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The soldiers advanced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon tried to stand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Failed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tried again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Failed again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its silver eyes filled with fear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy stepped closer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shielding it with his body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">something unexpected happened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A voice echoed from the crowd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSTOP!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everyone turned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An elderly servant pushed through the soldiers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old woman looked terrified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cPlease\u2026 don\u2019t do this.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The captain sneered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMove aside.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The woman pointed toward the dragon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI\u2019ve seen that mark before.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Silence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon\u2019s neck carried a strange silver symbol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One nobody had noticed until now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The captain frowned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhat mark?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old woman trembled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMy grandmother told stories\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lightning flashed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe royal dragons.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The words hit the crowd like thunder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The captain\u2019s face changed instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because every child in Ashkar knew the legend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hundreds of years ago\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">dragons and humans had fought together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dragon Riders protected the kingdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Until betrayal destroyed everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then the dragons vanished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most believed they were extinct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The captain shook his head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cFairy tales.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But he sounded far less confident now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old woman stared at the silver symbol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThat dragon belongs to the Royal Bloodline.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A nervous murmur spread through the soldiers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">a horn echoed from the watchtower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BOOOOOOOOOOOOM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everyone looked toward the mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another horn answered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fortress guards suddenly began screaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cINCOMING!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhat is that?!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The soldiers rushed toward the battlements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The captain followed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And froze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Far beyond the mountains\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">hundreds of lights filled the storm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At first they looked like stars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then they moved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Closer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The captain\u2019s face turned white.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because they weren\u2019t stars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They were eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hundreds of glowing eyes moving through the clouds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The storm itself seemed alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lightning exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thunder shook the kingdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And then\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the dragons appeared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not ten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hundreds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An entire sky filled with dragons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Black dragons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Red dragons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Golden dragons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Silver dragons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Massive wings covered the heavens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fortress erupted into panic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cDRAGONS!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cImpossible!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cRUN!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The captain stumbled backward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The nobles screamed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some collapsed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Others tried to flee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But it was already too late.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The largest dragon descended first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its silver scales illuminated the night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its wings stretched wider than the fortress itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every wingbeat created hurricanes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every breath shook the earth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BOOOOOOOOM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The giant dragon landed beyond the walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The impact cracked towers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stone shattered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Soldiers fell to the ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon slowly raised its head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its glowing eyes locked onto the wounded baby dragon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A mother.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The realization struck everyone instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The captain\u2019s knees nearly gave out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tiny dragon cried weakly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The giant dragon answered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A low rumbling sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gentle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Protective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The kind of sound a mother makes when she finally finds her lost child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The baby dragon crawled toward the battlement edge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy helped it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Slowly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The mother dragon watched every movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the impossible happened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The giant dragon lowered her head before the child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not before the king.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not before the nobles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before the barefoot orphan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The entire fortress fell silent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nobody understood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then another dragon landed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One by one\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the dragons lowered their heads toward the boy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"432\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-871.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-871.png 432w, https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-871-300x285.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 432px) 100vw, 432px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hundreds of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The captain stared in horror.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhat is happening?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An ancient voice suddenly echoed inside every mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not spoken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Felt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201cThe Oathkeeper has returned.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy froze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragons froze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The entire kingdom froze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The voice belonged to the giant silver dragon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ancient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Powerful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Older than the kingdom itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201cFor twelve years we searched.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child looked up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Confused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMe?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon\u2019s eyes softened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201cYes.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The storm began slowing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The rain became lighter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201cThe son of the Last Guardian.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Memories flashed through the boy\u2019s mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A woman singing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A silver necklace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Warm hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A voice saying:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Protect them.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The images vanished instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy staggered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhat does that mean?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The giant dragon looked toward the mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Toward the distant capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Toward the royal palace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then her eyes returned to him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201cThe kingdom lied to you.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The captain suddenly shouted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cDON\u2019T LISTEN!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Too late.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon continued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201cYou were never abandoned.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The child\u2019s heartbeat stopped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201cYour parents were executed protecting dragon hatchlings during the Great Purge.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The world seemed to disappear around him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The soldiers stared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The nobles stared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old servant woman covered her mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tears appeared in the boy\u2019s eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAll these years\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon lowered her head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201cThey died saving my child.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The wounded baby dragon pressed against the boy\u2019s leg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The same dragon he had just rescued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The same dragon his parents had once died protecting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The realization hit him like lightning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon continued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201cTonight you repeated their choice.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Silence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Heavy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Powerful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy looked down at the tiny dragon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It looked back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Neither moved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then the baby dragon slowly pressed its forehead against his hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A silver glow erupted instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The symbol on the dragon\u2019s neck blazed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A matching symbol appeared on the boy\u2019s wrist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sky exploded with silver light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every dragon roared at once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOAAAAARRRRR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mountains trembled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clouds shattered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The captain collapsed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because now he understood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The baby dragon wasn\u2019t ordinary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It wasn\u2019t a prince.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It wasn\u2019t a royal hatchling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It was something far greater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Dragon King.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The future ruler of every dragon alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And it had chosen the orphan boy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The giant silver dragon\u2019s voice echoed again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201cThe bond has been made.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tiny dragon climbed onto the boy\u2019s shoulder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its wounds began healing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its broken wing straightened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p 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captain collapsed to his knees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMercy!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Silver fire gathered inside the dragon\u2019s mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The soldiers fled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The nobles screamed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The captain sobbed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">a small hand touched the dragon\u2019s scales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cPlease.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon looked at him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cDon\u2019t kill him.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The captain stared in disbelief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon remained 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