Flight of the Dragun
Once upon a time, in a kingdom suspended between the earth and the sky, teeming with mystical creatures and characters of lore, lived a boy named Lyric. This unusual kingdom included humans and legendary creatures in equal parts, lending balance to the realm. Our protagonist, Lyric, was not an extraordinary boy but known for his brave heart and adventurous spirit. He was blessed with a kind heart and an ability that few in the kingdom possessed – the gift of understanding the language of dragons. For communicating with dragons was considered an ancient and forgotten art.
Our story sparks to life when one fine day, plain-looking Lyric ventured into Dragonstone Forest, dared on by few elder boys from his village. His task was to fetch a feather from a dragon. Dragon feathers were said to possess magical properties that were highly coveted across kingdoms. Gripped by trepidation but fortified by courage, Lyric approached the foreboding forest that was known to house the infamous Dragun, the dynast of dragons.
Stumbling through the swirling mists and twisted trees, Lyric found himself standing before the mouth of a calcified cavern, the reputed dwelling of the Dragun. Summoning his latent courage, the young boy stepped into the dragon's lair. What he found inside was not a menacing dragon ready to incinerate trespassers but a pathetic sight of the once-mighty beast, aged and crippled.
The mighty Dragun, with his ember eyes and glistening indigo scales, was stuck beneath a pile of fallen rocks. His giant wings were crushed, rendering him flightless. Lyric swiftly realized the dragon’s predicament. With a brave heart and unyielding determination, the young lad started moving the giant rubble, freeing the primal creature. This act of kindness towards the wounded creature instantly formed an unusual connection between the boy and the dragon.
Feeling an empathetic tug, Lyric started visiting Dragun daily, treating his bruised wings, and taken care of him. In return, Dragun taught Lyric the real ‘Language of the Dragons,’ a vastly forgotten magical dialect that could control elements and open portals to other realms.
Months turned into seasons and seasons into a year. Lyric and Dragun’s bond deepened, while Dragun's wounded wings recuperated. Yet, age had stolen the dragon’s strength, and his once-mighty wings refused to obey his orders. Seeing his friendship emanate sorrow, Lyric decided to repay the majestic creature for everything he had taught him.
Recalling an age-old legend, Lyric set forth on a journey across seven seas to the edge of the world to find the Golden Fleece, which was told to possess immeasurable healing powers. Enduring horrible perils and meeting new friends and foes, Lyric returned, victorious and exhausted, bearing the coveted Golden Fleece. He draped it across the weakened wings of Dragun, and lo and behold, the sagging, lifeless wings began to repair themselves, slowly regaining their strength and former glory.
The very next day, Dragun took his first flight in nearly an era. The sight of the gigantic dragon soaring majestically against the sky brought tears of joy to the bystanders, and the village was filled to the brim with jubilations, celebratory fireworks dancing in the sky, matched only by the radiant beauty of the dragon's iridescent scales.
A bond of bravery, resilience, and mutual respect was established that echoed through eons. Every villager, creature, and all different life forms began to look past their differences, uniting under the friendship of Lyric and Dragun. The tale of a brave young boy and a mighty dragon turned mortal spread throughout kingdoms, bringing hope, love, and unity among various life forms. It was then remembered and cherished as Flight of the Dragun.