Book 14: Chapter 59


    I heard phoenixes could be reborn in the mes of nirvana. You could say that happened with me in the dragons blood. At most, it would only be considered reconstructing my body, because I didnt actually die. I never knew dragons could be revived, since that was the ability of phoenixes ording to my knowledge. The lifespan of a dragon might be long, but it was just a dead mountain once it died.


    The me started from within as it did before, leaving just indiscernible residue behind. I never thought Id see Dragon Mom before me again. She sat to the side, looking at her ownst remains with surprise written all over her face. She didnt have any wounds on her. Thanks to her scales, she had proper clothing on, but my scales were my skin, so I had no means of creating clothes from them. Fortunately, I had Yings cloak. I had to make do with it; it wasnt cold, but it was embarrassing.


    Noticing me, Dragon Mom stood up. The panic and tinge of fear in her gaze became pleasant surprise and delight. She walked up to me and sped my face. She caressed my face, but she was no longer touching my skin. Though there was a degree of suppleness to the scales  thanks to my flesh underneath  my skin was no longer as soft as it once was. I could hear the sound of friction from scales rubbing. In a shaky voice, she said, My Son, thou have my blood nowThou Thou are now a dragon


    Mom What what exactly happened to you? I inquired.


    I definitely wasnt hallucinating. Absolutely not. I could feel Moms touch and warmth. She was definitely real. The dragon looked at my shocked expression. What surprised me was that she wasnt happy that she received a second life. To the contrary, she showed great sorrow in her eyes when she heard my question. She answered, Its gone.


    What is? The random response from her left me totally baffled.


    Why isnt she happy after obtaining a second life? Also, why does she look as though she lost something? Wait, could she now be incapable of transforming into her dragon form? Is that pile of residue what she lost? I wondered.


    Dragon Mom was on the verge of shedding tears. I took in a deep breath. I shouldfort her when she was feeling despondent. It wasnt tragic she couldnt transform into a dragon. After all, she was still very pretty in her human form. It was fine. Moreover, she coulde with me to the North in her human form. I might not have any means of bringing a dragon back. She could freely fly about in the vast desert, but the Imperial Pce in the North wasnt so spacious.


    Its all right, Mom. Its all right. Its fine. Even if you cant transform into a dragon, you are still pretty. Youre very pretty regardless if were talking about an elf or a humans perspective. Hence, you dont need to worry. Ill protect you from now on even if you cant transform into a dragon!


    I was just given new life. Not only did I have a body impervious to des, but I could also use magic. I said it before: I was Vyvyans biological son. My mana was derived from Vyvyans pure mana the Gdriel Tribe blessed her with. My mana was extremely powerful; it was just that I couldnt use it. Henceforwards, I was powerful as Sailor Moon transformed. I admit I could only hide behind Mommy Vyvyan, Mommy Elizabeth, Nier and Lucias backs in the past, but I could change that. Thats right, I was overpowered.


    However, my confident speech didnt cheer Dragon Mom up, nor did she smile as a result of it. Instead, I made her look sadder. A few tears coursed down her face. I never knew dragons cried. She noticed herself crying, so she swiftly raised her head and wiped her tears. I stood in front of her, but I was at a loss for what to do. She looked at me with her teary eyes, and then suddenly pulled me into her embrace with a vice-like grip.


    Help! Help!! Help!!! Im going to die!! Im going to die!! My bones are going to snap! I cant breathe! This boobies face wash is more terrifying than Vyvyan and Elizabeths! I cant see anything in this dark cave! I cant even see a light, let alone get air! I wished I could shout.


    Im sorry, but I take back what I said about being overpowered. I had body impervious to des and could utilise magic, but Id die to my moms boobie face washes


    I am fine I am fine I am fine Its just Its just Thy father It it was just as Inard told me Only thy thy father would protect me He protected me He protected me Like this Like this Protected me


    Dragon Mom wailed. Her yearning for my father and her memories of him drifted away with her cries. She hadnt seen many elves before, and my father was the elf she deeply loved. I never knew what he did to her, but I think I learnt a little when I witnessed her reaction. My father protected the dragon. An elf protected the dragon in front of me. He mustve used Time Reversal to use her time alive as a set point. He couldnt be by her side forever to protect her, so he used the spell. Inard didnt lie to her; he truly managed to protect her when she was in danger.


    My Mom protected me, and my father protected my Mom. I think that was why she was in so much agony. The spell was thest thing my father left with her. It was totally gone once it activated. The only thing she had left that was associated with him was her memories with him.


    The dragon tightly hugged me and wailed. She released her yearning for him ten-plus years with her cries. Dragons had a very, very long lifespan, so long that an elfs lifespan was a blink of an eye from their perspective. She mustve witnessed lots of new life and death, but that didnt mean that she didnt know pain. The pain of gaining and then losing was much more painful than having been alone from the start.


    The beautiful time was just a very short dream to her. While Inard was always by her side, it was far too short to her. She was swimming in bliss and happiness, but her lover became a skeleton before she knew it. Her life in the past crumbled within an instant, and then she had to return to lying on the boulder alone, waiting for someone in despair.


    The loneliness in her memories gnawed at her heart. Nobody could understand the pain and loneliness of waking up every night to see the space next to them empty. She bore with it for over ten years. She bore with the departure of her lover and was still lonely after ten years. She finally got to release her pent up feelings through her wails.


    The dragon in front of me no longer had any family members. I solved my bodys problem, and I received a bonus surprise gift. Therefore, it was time for me to return home. The North still needed me; it had just been established. My wives and children were still waiting for me. I couldnt stay in the desert. I wasnt my father. I couldnt abandon my wives and children. That being said, I couldnt just leave the dragon behind, either. She truly loved my father and me. I was only able to recover and obtain this power thanks to her sacrifices.


    I had to take her away, at least, to Troy City. I knew full well Vyvyan and Elizabeth were unlikely to ept her, since not only was she my fathers mistress, but another woman I called Mom. Using Mommy Vyvyans reaction as a sample, I wouldnt think Mommy Elizabeth would be very friendly


    The dragon finally released me then she wiped her tears. I gently grabbed hold of her hand: Mom, I need to discuss the future with you Im very thankful to you, because thanks to you, not only have I recovered, but Ive also be strong now. Therefore, we need to discuss the future.


    Dragon Mom appeared puzzled. In a confused manner, she eximed, What? What future? I I I will not allow thou!! Thy father once said that then died in a few years! I do not need thou to mention any future! Thou just need to stay by my side! Thou just need to live with me! I shalt protect thou! Thou need not worry!!


    Thats precisely why I cant ept it!


    I decided to be forthright with Dragon Mom. There was no way I could stay by her side. I wouldnt make apromise there. I wouldnt be able to return if I hesitated. I really liked her as a mom, but I couldnt stay there for her sake.


    I took in a deep breath before exining, Mom, I have my wives and children, as well. If I stay here, I wont be able to go back and see them. Nheless, I dont want to abandon you. Mom, I dont want to abandon you, so you can rest assured. If possible, I would like for you to leave with me. Come with me to where I live. Ill take care of you there.


    Honestly, I thought the suggestion was risky. I didnt know if Dragon Mom of could ept the offer. The desert was barrennd to me, but Moms memories lied there. It was where the dragon race once prospered. The ce had to be filled with her memories


    Moreover, my father passed away there, as well. Would it be too cruel to ask her to leave the desert? Although it would be the best oue could she ept it? Frankly, I wasnt confident she could ept it.


    I nervously awaited Dragon Moms response


    Sure, the dragon replied.


    The words I couldnt explicate: What the?! That decisive?!!