The Queens Lost Crown (Book 1)

Chapter Eighteen

A burst of heat overwhelmed the entire area as flames burned the ground. Gloss got out of the grips of the female guards that were helping her and looked to what the distress call was. The scream was of a woman that burned to nothing in the arena, and it horrified Gloss. No matter how many times she has seen death, it will always and forever haunt her. 

The people of Arendelle were fleeing the arena in horror and distress. The guards and interns were trying to shoot arrows or slash at the dragon, but the monster slammed them into the stone walls. It made Gloss realize how powerful this beast was.

The Jeweled Dragon that stole her wings from her had it's eyes were emerald green full of greed and hunger for more precious items. She and dragon then made contact, and it stopped midway. It gave an evil smile to her. However, something about it felt familiar and strange.

"Well, well, well," it spoke in a low voice. "I guess we meet once again, Young Angel."

"Who are you?" Gloss commanded. "How dare you disturb an innocent village like this even after you have tortured enough?"

She noticed her sisters, Link, and Zelda were looking at her oddly. They didn't know of her power to speak to creatures of nature.

"Ah, so the rumors are true; you can understand us. This will be so easy to do."

The dragon then spit out this circle of light blue fire and landed right in the center. The flames burned and melted all the weapons that shot through it, so the beast was protected completely. It gestured Gloss to come closer. 

"How will I?" she asked. "My wings are gone."

"But you are immortal, are you not?" It said. "The flames may burn, but they won't kill you."

"How can I trust you?"

"Then I'll burn this kingdom down until it is nothing but ash and dust."

Taking in a large breath, Gloss jumped down from the ledge and walked towards the tall flames. It was beating hot, and while closing her eyes, she ran though the burning fire.She heard  the guards and the group yelling to her, but she ignored their calls. The flames tingled her skin, but there were no burn marks. 

"See," The Jeweled Dragon said. "Nothing happened to you."

"Now," Gloss said while brushing aside the beast's truth. "Tell me: why are you here?"

"Have you ever heard of the need to greed?"

"What does that have to do with anything?"

"Oh ho ho! You are one oblivious angel. Well, I have a lot of riches in my cave. However, I want-need- more. It's not enough."

"Then why come to Arendelle?"

"Although it is said that there are more valuable riches elsewhere, your kingdom not only has this gold, but it also has an intense amount of magic and power."

"So that's what you have come here for; wealth and power."

"You've got it, angel."

Gloss' fists tightened until her knuckles were white. He didn't just come for the money and power, she thought, he possibly wants something else.

"What else have you come for?" she blurted.

"Ah! No getting ahead of me."

"Tell me this instant," she commanded with words that pierced like a blade.

"Fine. I'll be simple and blunt. I want your magic."

"What? What magic could I possibly have?"

"DON'T BE DULL-MINDED ON ME, YOUNG ANGEL!" The dragon roared. "YOU KNOW OF THE POWER YOU HOLD!"

The Jeweled Dragon then slashed at Gloss with its sharp scales. She dodged the attack just barely, but the monster's large wings smacked her into the wall. She landed on her feet, but pain vibrated through her. She didn't care of it and blew her blinding dust into its eyes.

The dragon roared with pain as the particles made it into its sight, and Gloss quickly stabbed the beast with her sword. It let out a whimper of pain, but it was still able to attack where Gloss was standing. It laughed maniacally.

"I have echolocation, Young Angel," it spoke. "I can still see without my eyes."

Suddenly, Gloss felt herself transform. Her arms became thin and iron-like once more, and she felt more powerful. She slashed quickly and fiercely at the dragon as it struggled to keep up with her movements.

Her sword glowed with this golden light, and she stabbed the monster's wing. It yelped with pain as it stumbled backwards. Gloss' dizziness then suddenly came back to her. She began to fall, caught herself, but her form was transforming her back. When the nausea went away, the dragon held her to the wall by its claws.

"YOU'RE DEAD, ANGEL!!" the dragon shouted. "NO MATTER WHAT FORM YOU TAKE, YOUR POWER WILL BE MINE!"

Suddenly, the spikes on the back part of the Jeweled Dragon's tail pierced through Gloss' chest. She let out a light gasp as faint voices yelled her name. The spike then came out as blood flowed out of her wound. 

Gloss' vision then became blurred, but she strangely still had the energy to stay up. Slowly and weakly standing while pressing against her wound, she stared into the monster's eyes that were still full of evil. This voice then came to her.

Monstr... Ostav'te, i nikogda ne vozvrashchayutasya.... 

 It was of this spell being recited. Gloss raised her other hand and spoke it. She gained this memory. A faint glow of light, this dark power... some imbalance....

"Monstr, Ostav'te etu svyatuyu zemlyu" she said as her voice became angelic. "Ostav'te, i nikogda ne vozvrashchayutsya."

Suddenly, this golden light emerged from her palms, and it blasted towards the Jeweled Dragon. It roar this pain-filled scream. When the light vanished, the dragon burned to ash, and a crown of silver and diamonds clinked onto the floor. 

Gloss then felt heavy. She fell on her back to the ground because of her wound taking a hold of her. Her sword lost its gleam, and she let out this needed breath. Gloss noticed her sisters running towards her just before her vision turned dark.

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A/N: :O. O.M.G. WHAT HAPPENED?!?!? I know that's what most of you are thinking and that's good. It means you want to know what happens and your not bored of the story. Yay! Seriously though I know you guys are at the edge of your seats right now. BE PREPARED FOR THE NEXT CHAPTER! Trust me it's good. Cheers~