19 Taken

Currently In the mountainous region known as Demon Ridge.

A human man had just attacked Oren,

Oren knew exactly who this man was, even before seeing him. He had felt this mans presence earlier albeit only slightly, as the man was trying to mask his aura, but Oren could still tell he was being followed. He just didn't alert the team because he wasn't quite sure what the persons motives were.

Now it was clear however. That attack just now was a fatal move! Oren most likely wouldn't have been killed, even if his Holy Meteor didn't react in time to intercept the lightning strike earlier, but he wolud have been seriously injured. That is how powerful this attack was.

The Man and Oren just stared at each other.

Wasn't this Harveys' dad Samson!!

"Whats going on, what are you doing here." Harvey yelled as Orens team rushed over.

They weren't sure what was going on. Could this elder have come to aid them or bring them news from the city? The group started thinking amongst themselves. They weren't sure, but they weren't dumb either!

Harvey put somethings' together then said "Dad why did you attack? Also, correct me if Im wrong but, your target was Oren?"

Hearing this the team stepped back. All but Emera who moved right beside Oren, voicing.

"Is he friend or foe?" as she took a defensive posture.

"Definitely foe, but don't make a move yet its about to get interesting," Oren told her.

He then looked towards Samson, "So are you gonna tell'em or should I, you don't have much time so hurry up get your lies straight."

"Ok so thats how you wanna play it. Ok," Harveys dad answered as he revealed a sinister smile. "Oren today I shall kill you. There is nowhere left for you to turn. The Queen is dead, Gerald is dead and James the coward is... probably dead too." He said looking at Oren and his team.

Samson expected them to be weakened at the sound of these words. He wanted to emotionally stir them up, but much to his surprise the opposite seemed to happen. Their magical auras started to surge, they were ready to throw down with this Elder. They alone probably had no chance but with Oren on their side it wouldn't even be a fight.

"Dad what is this about? What are you saying?" Harvey called out slightly confused.

"Shut up Harvey, and do as I tell you! Give me that sword and with it Ill be able to kill Oren." Samson commanded. Yet Harvey didn't move he just stood behind his team, silver sword in hand.

Samson sensing Harveys hesitation bellowed, "What are you waiting for! didn't you say this punk took Esholyn from you! Even Johnny your closest friend! I thought you wanted to get stronger and beat him someday. Which is the only reason you follow Him? Nows your chance! The City is no more! Help me kill Oren and Johnny, then you can keep Esholyn, of course that is after the black dragon rips the earthstone from her forhead. in which case she will die but you can keep the rest of her Im sure the fun parts will be intact."

Harveys actions spoke loud and clear. He stored the draconite sword in his storage ring as he stood on his teams side not budging. His face showing disgust before he asked Samson, "So your a traitor?"

"Ill fight him myself." Oren cut in he wasnt going to allow Samson anymore time to run his mouth. Oren was actually stalling for time, because, he had felt another presence. He didn't want to start fighting Samson and have his team attacked by this unknown entity.

Oren couldn't hold back any more, The words of Samson really made his blood boil. How dare he speak of Esholyn in such a way! Oren didn't know much about the intricate details of a woman being that he was only 11, but he knew that these fun parts should be and this really pissed him off! ...And why was everyone all of a sudden trying to kill Johnny!!

"Back up everyone and be on your guard"

Oren commanded his team, He knew he could easily beat Samson but something made him uneasy. Oren first had to be sure of a few things, He wasn't worried Harvey would betray him. In fact he knew Harvey would never allow Esholyn to be harmed his sense of duty was beyond reproach.

....Swiiiish.... Oren moved. In a flash he covered the few feet between him and Samson.... Clang.... Oren threw a fist which Samson countered. Samson was a war hero, his battle experience wasn't something Oren could match. At the same time Oren attacked Samson materialized his lightning blades and easily blocked Orens punch, but the force still knocked him back a few feet.

Swiiish.... Oren was in front of him again. He had nothing to fear about Samson, sure He was in hundreds of battles, but what did it mean? Nothing! Killing ants would never prepare you to fight a tiger.

Clang..... Orens gauntlets once again was blocked by a sword, the impact sent Samson back even further this time. He could tell Oren was only toying with him. He felt that Oren was holding back. He wasn't even using magic he was just punching. But why?

Samson knew he was in trouble but he didn't know just how much. He did have a backup plan however.

clang... clang.... Clang.... Oren just kept swinging his fist and Samson countered them, but this was strange as Samson thought hes not using magic nor does he seem like even serious. He looking down on me. This caused samson to become angry. He swung his sword ferociously, causing oren to jump back. He intended to put distance between him and Oren. As soon as he had the space he pointed both lightning swords at Oren ZZZZZNNNNTTTZZZZZ..... He loosed a massive electric blast, but Oren was waiting for this. Just before the lightning made contact... Fwoooosh..... A small golden sun appeared in front of Oren, but this time there was no explosion. Instead the holy meteor completely nullified the electric energy. While it just floated in front of Oren. Then with a wave of his hand the golden orb of flames vanished.

Oren then looked at Samson who realized this fight was over.

"I spared you for Harveys sake, Now get out of here before I change my mind." Oren said coldly he didn't want to kill Samson, not in front of Harvey anyway, and this other person was now hiding their presence Oren couldn't feel them anymore.

"HaHaHaHA....." Samson started laughing, Oren I admit I am not powerful enough to fight you, but you are too naive. You have a little power, yes, but you think your the strongest there is, which is simply childish.... He then screamed, Now are you gonna come out or should I tell my master you decided to go against him.

Oren was confused who was he talking to?

Ruummmble..... At that moment the earth split apart.... Fwwooosh.....A massive blue beast came from the fissure.....

It was a Dragon! An enormous blue dragon! Its wingspan alone had to be 200 feet long, From head to tail it was no less then 150 ft. It had forearms similar to a humans, being that it had, human like, hands except the huge claws on each scaly finger, while its huge hind legs and tail were more or less like a lizard. On its head sat two giant horns while down its spine were large sinister spikes.

Oren and team were shocked all except Sheara who had been next o them the whole time. Oren didn't know what to do even he was scared out of his wits.

This wasnt something he could handle this was an actual Dragon weren't they supposed to be gods or something. At this moment every single human was in awe even Emera was even stunned as she looked at this magnificent beast. She then looked at her own little stubs she couldnt help but be envious, but now wasnt the time for that. She voiced to Oren, "the situation is beyond our control we have to leave here now or we will all die."

"I don't think were gonna escape this time Emera," Oren responded He had no fear in his voice as he saw the monster in front of him had knew his team fates were resigned to death if this beast acted against them. He couldn't even feel its presence. He had sensed out the whole area, yet this Dragon doesn't seem to possess aura like humans. No this felt like the dragon was actually living energy. It seemed to be undetectable by sensing.

The Dragon however simply landed on the ground. It showed no interest in these puny humans before it.

"Samson you have grown very menacing." After a few moments the dragon actually started speaking in human tongue its' voice loud and powerful. "You and my brother came to seek my help in killing some Humans. Now I see these are children, tell me which of these caused you to slaughter my clansmen. You even went so far as to try to kill my appointed rulers daughter." When saying this He swept his eyes past Orens group briefly looking at Sheara who was standing behind Oren.

...Crackle... .....crackle.. The Dragons' aura started to surge the power it generated was beyond extreme just his aura alone was enough to shake the world around him. "When my brother kidnapped V'ajra I agreed to help on condition.... But today my brother has gone to far my, subjects lives are not to be slaughtered at his wish."

Oren and his group didn't say a word but Oren figured it out. The Dragon had most likely collected these lightning element beasts under his rule which is why Sheara was here. her mother was a Centaurion who wielded the lightning element. Also known as The Thunder Queen V'ajra. She must be the warbeast who ruled this area. He had some relation to her.

Samson was full of fear he could do nothing if this dragon wanted to swallow him whole. However he was here as the Darkness Dragons envoy. Even the This lightning Dragon knew better than to anger anger the black dragon.

Samson responded with a menacing voice. "Thunder God you don't know your place, I may have recognized you as a teacher once before, but the black dragon is the ultimate power. I've been loyal to only him for years. As you know I was not present when he kidnapped the Centaur Queen. I was appointed to handle this small matter, but seeing that the master knew that the centaur woman had ties to this boy who uses holy energy. He didn't want her to get in the way, were as you agreed to help with a promise of returning to full power as my Lord has. You have no word over me. My lord wants the holy energy user and the wielder of the ancient light taken care of and that's what I am going to do. You are here to assist if there is a problem. Worry about your clansmen later, the weak don't deserve to live in the black dragons world. Now I order you to kill the one with the holy aura, while I get rid of the ancient magic wielder. Or should I tell my master that you are unwilling."

Samson said this hoping the threat of the black dragon was enough to make the dragon known as the thundergod do his bidding, after all it seemed it had a agreement with the black dragon. But this was wrong approach.

"How dare you!" The thunder dragon roared as its' power surging even more, "Do you think we are weak to the point that some lowly human human can talk to me as equals or even give me orders." The dragon stared at Samson it was clearly enraged but it didn't act against him the threat seemingly worked.

The Dragon then looked at Orens' group. He paused for a second then said, "Holy aura user step forward or i will destroy you all," But Oren didn't move, If he did it would give Samson an opening and he wasn't going to allow that.

The Dragon noticed this and said, "Samson you and my brother have under underestimated this group, I sense 2 more great powers along with the holy aura. My brother is right to be cautious. Samson today you've made a grave error in killing my loyal servants. You believe you are special to the Black King but my brother only values power. The only reason he did not turn you into a mindless minion is because he needs someone who can touch the girl who wields the earthstone. After your job is complete he will dispose of you, and for that reason alone i wont kill you. No, Ill let your precious master handle that. As for me destroying the Holy aura user, I will not, he has protected two of my favorite subjects. Unlike my brother I have no reason to kill this boy. Yet my brother still has the centaur queen. So i have no choice but to exchange the girl for her... So I will take her to my brother myself." Then in a flash of lightning it was gone, along with Esholyn!.... Her and that massive Dragon just vanished!

Samson was stuck! No dragon meant no way to beat Oren. It had even taken Esholyn! Samson knew his life was over. Oren was going to slaughter him, he was already wondering how to beg for forgiveness.

Swoosh... Bang... Before Samson could finish thinking Oren was on him, Hitting him so hard his chest caved in while also launching him through the air like a human bullet.... Swiiiish.... Oren moved faster than the eye could follow easily catching up to samsons flying body. Banggg.... Oren hit him again, shattering his jaw this time sending him back down smashing through the earth creating a man sized whole at least a hundred feet deep. Oren wasn't finished yet. He immediately created 2 small meteors and launched them at the whole Samsons body had just created... Suddenly a massive light beam split through those two orbs, dissolving them just as his holy meteor did with the lightning Samson used.

What now? Oren and team looked towards the direction that light beam originated from. Spreading their senses, what is that? Oren said as a huge silver wolfman emerged in the distance, Was this an enemy or what? The team was on high alert with the events that just took place they were all on edge. Especially Oren who once again summoned a huge golden fireball dozens of times stronger than the first two. If this was an enemy he was going to wipe it out. "Oren, Noooo dont!" Johnny yelled, "That's my dad." At these word the whole team was startled. First, Harveys dad was a traitor, now Johnnys dad, Gerald, is here too, and he just stopped Orens attack. Was he an enemy also?

Gerald got closer to the group as Harveys dad jumped from the whole. Oren didn't go on the attack again he didn't know for sure what was going on, but if they were together he would kill both of them. As Johnnys father got closer they noticed his left arm and right leg were actually made of energy. He appeared as a large wolfman he looked kind of like leos beast form but he had a wolfs head and silver fur.

"Oren where's Princess Esholyn," Johnny's father asked immediately noticing she was missing.

No one said anything for a moment. Clearly they were still in shock

Johnny spoke first, "Shes' been taken by the thunder dragon. Dad what's happening? Why are you here? Who did this to you?" Johnnys' Dad was in bad shape. He didn't seem like an enemy, even if he was. He was in no condition to fight. His magic aura was fading, which is why Oren felt his aura going in and out earlier. He could possibly die at anytime, he was using magic to sustain his life but the amount of blood he lost must've been severe.

"Oren Harvey, Johnny" He started his voice weak and hoarse. "Samson betrayed the kingdom. The Queen is dead. The kingdom was destroyed, and Oren.... James was captured. The Black Dragon came personally, He killed everyone. He didn't turn them he just slaughtered them." At this all of the group froze they believed Samson was lying to shake them up, but now Gerald confirmed it!

The city was gone they had no home to return to and the Queen was dead! This news really hit them hard. For a moment they didn't speak. After a moment Oren spoke up with tears in his eyes. "Im going to make him pay for his crimes. With his life!" Oren said as his holy energy started rage.

Gerald abruptly put his arm on Orens shoulder. "Oren I need to ask him a few questions, please if you will let me." Oren looked at him and nodded in agreement. He then said "Im sorry Harvey..."

Swish.... In the blink of an eye, Oren was no longer standing near his team. He was now standing right behind Samson! Samson couldn't react he was frozen with fear as Oren grabbed him by both arms slightly under the shoulders. Shrrriiiiippp...Splat... Oren tore both of Samsons arms clear off his body, splattering blood everywhere... Samson let out a miserable shriek as He fell to his knees. His arms had been ripped off, He was a swordsman He would never fight again, but that didn't matter because Oren was going to kill him anyway.

"Okay so tell me the truth Samson," Gerald spoke, as Oren dragged Samson by the head placing him to kneel in front of Him

Samson looked up at him he knew he was going to die, "Gerald old friend yes I killed your wife. The black dragon wanted her eliminated, even to this day you don't know why. So now i will tell you. She possessed ancient magic her power could have caused trouble for the Dark Dragon, and thus he ordered me to kill her and any light user of her bloodline. He wanted me to prove my loyalty. I was going to kill Johnny too but suddenly he just stopped progressing in magic so I spared him believing he wouldn't be a threat but the day Orens group left I felt Johnnys energy and it was the same as his mothers. I then realized Id been tricked. Johnny must've had a seal placed on him to keep the power in check. A seal that was removed the day he left the city and so the black dragon wants him dead. If you didn't get in my way I wouldn't have harmed you but you followed me instead of dying with that witch. I then enlisted the thunder dragons help to trap you, but he has broken his vow to his brother. Little does he know that attack was boosted by a legendary artifact. Given to me by my master specifically because he wanted the troops of the Thundergod crippled, and now no matter what you do. He will keep sending reinforcements, Oren you may be strong but...."

.....Skkrrripppp... Oren had enough of it, as he ripped Samsons head off mid sentence.

The group was stunned, especially Harvey who was in utter shock Oren just ripped his dads head off. Although Harvey had no remorse for a traitor, as soon as, Samson had called the black dragon master Harvey had in his heart disowned this pathetic father.

Aftewards everyone just sat in silence.... It was clear they were all very upset about the situation. No one talked they just seemed to sulk....

Then Sheara suddenly spoke up "Oren, I think the girl is safe. I can feel her presence."

Oren was delighted at these words. He jumped up, Really!? how!? Where is she? He asked in a hurry.

She looked at Him, Saying Ill explain on the way come on...