Ice Crystal: Chaos Storm (book 2) Finished

Chapter 16

After a day of stumbling through the snow, I finally arrived at the ancient city. Built like a fortress, it seems as if it were untouched by the war. With it being tucked into the side of a mountain, it'd be a challenge for any army to conquer. Although, the war did reach the city. The bodies of the Chaos army lie far outside the city walls. It takes a lot of manpower to defend against any attack. How small it is, it shouldn't have been able to withstand much unless they had some powerful warriors.

A shadow looms overhead startling me. I've seen that shadow before and that was when Nada was falling towards the ground in her dragon form. "So you've come as I've predicted." Snow flurries around me as I shield my eyes from the massive black dragon. The scales on his legs are a deep crimson and his orange eyes glare at me in dim lighting, "I am Irin, the leader of the Dragons."

"Why are you here?" I slowly reach for Artenagon and then stop; He's not here for a fight.

"Only following the bidding of our new master, Relaria." He says landing, "We have always followed and fought next to the God of Chaos. I was awaiting your arrival to determine if you're worthy of our service. Now, transform into a dragon and we'll fight."

"I can't." I look at the ground, "I've no dragon's blood flowing through me. I inherited a lot from my mother than Nada did."

"Very well." He closes his eyes as he shrinks down to an Elf, "Draw your blade."

"It shattered during the fight with my sister." I look at him embarrassed, "I'm surprised that you're an Elf."

"We'll get to that later on, but only if you I deem you worthy." He looks like an Elf, but I can sense even more power from the leader of the Dragon's. His face is half covered in scales and his eyes are still that of a Dragon's and his eyes seem an even deeper orange than before. His dark scales translated to his pitch black hair. He's an Elf, but not, "Hand to hand combat it is then. Release the seals from your body and let's fight!"

"I refuse to use that power."

"Then you'll die." Snow flurries fly in the air where Irin was just standing. I didn't even see him move! He's got the speed of an Elf that's for sure. He skids to a halt next to me and lands a punch into my side. I couldn't react at all! "Get angry girl! Show me that power you used to defeat Nada! Show me that you're worthy!" He lands in front of me, jumps and kicks me in the face. I land with a hard thud on the frozen ground, "If you won't show me your power, then I should kill you here and now so that a new God can be chosen."

As he turns away from me, I grab his leg and struggle to stand up, "No. That's not happening. I made a promise to the people of this world that I'm going to right the wrong my family had caused to them. I won't be giving up the throne anytime soon!"

"Show me your power!"

The burning in my chest grows stronger as Irin throws me away from him. I'm pelted by blows as I lay in the cold snow. I get to one knee and thrown to the side once more as a fist lands into my face. I can heal, but I'll still bleed. I wipe the blood off with the back of my hand and stand once more, "My strength, my power, is never giving up."

"I can sense it." Irin smirks, "That power you were born with, is screaming to let loose. Come at me girl."

"First seal, release." I whisper as Chaos flows around me. Five seals, five chances, five gates; if I ever have to use the last seal, then I'm not myself anymore. If I use my full power, I'll become my sister. If I'm to prove that I'm the heir to my Father and the Throne, then so be it! The black and purple flames spiral around me flooding through the first seal. "I'll show you my resolve." We meet in midair clearing the ground around us sending the snow to the sides. Black electricity crackles between our fists cracking the ground around us. I slide in the air and aim a knee at his gut. He catches it with his free hand and pushes me back.