Following Grandmother, we embarked on a journey from our ho planet towards the small, floating island that hovered in the vastness of space. This particular island served as a vantage point, overseeing our plane, and it held the all-important teleportation gate, patiently awaiting our arrival.
"Is it just us?" I inquired, perplexed by the absence of any other Dragons or Deities nearby.
"Yes, the others are already waiting," Grandmother confird with a nod.
Without hesitation, we stepped through the gate, and the world transford around us. Colors stretched and shifted before settling into a new reality.
Surveying my surroundings, I couldn't help but be taken aback by the unfamiliar sight that stretched before my eyes.
"Where are we?" I asked, montarily lost in the spectacle.
"The Council. Stay by my side," Grandmother's words were a solemn reminder, and I nodded quickly in response.
We had erged from the gate into a world unlike any I had ever experienced. Countless floating celestial islands adorned the sky, each brimming with vibrant mana and a multitude of otherworldly flora and fauna. Below these islands lay a sea of clouds, resembling an endless, ethereal ocean. The sky itself was devoid of the usual celestial bodies, bathed in a gentle, almost orange hue that cast an otherworldly glow over everything.
The island we had teleported to was substantial in size, dominated by a vast, open castle. What made it truly unique was the complete lack of ceilings, giving the castle an unusual, exposed design.
Grandmother led towards the castle without uttering a word. My eyes darted about, greedily soaking in the surreal panorama. The entire world exuded a breathtaking beauty that held spellbound.
As we approached, I noticed vague shapes on distant islands that appeared to be Dragons. Their sizes varied greatly, so towering and imposing, others more diminutive, each possessing its own distinctive features. My keen eyes even caught sight of what might have been humanoid dragons, though I couldn't be entirely certain.
The auras emanating from these beings were diverse, so unmistakably Dragon-like, while others carried more enigmatic signatures. It occurred to that we had reached the council's realm, a place shrouded in mystery, one that I never knew it even existed.
Part of wondered why the council had even constructed a gate in this place, but I kept my inquiries to myself, choosing to remain observant. Once we crossed into the castle, a surge of cosmic mana enveloped us, sending a shiver down my spine. We had teleported once again, albeit with a degree of subtlety that would be imperceptible to those lacking an affinity for cosmic mana.
"Fascinating," I couldn't help but mumble under my breath, marveling at the sheer wonder of the world I had entered.
Our arrival led us into an ancient temple perched upon a colossal pillar. A sweeping panorama revealed nurous similar pillars, each with Dragons standing proudly atop them. The middle of this ethereal congregation offered an open expanse, featuring a small, vacant platform.
Yet, what truly rendered speechless was the vista that unfolded above. Dozens of planets, each of varying sizes, along with countless brilliant stars, painted the sky with their radiant hues. My initial instinct was to dismiss this breathtaking sight as an elaborate illusion, but upon closer examination, it beca evident that it was undeniably real.
All those planets, the shimring stars, and the distant galaxies, they were not re fignts of my imagination. They existed in the boundless expanse above . A hushed reverence descended upon , and my breath seed to catch in my throat as I marveled at the cosmic spectacle.
For a brief mont, I lost myself in the beauty of the celestial bodies that adorned the firmant. It was as if the planets and stars were communicating with , their allure beckoning to join them among the cosmos. In that suspended mont, I nearly unfurled my wings and took flight, drawn to the allure of the stars and planets. It was a siren's call, and I was on the verge of succumbing to its enchantnt.
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However, a gentle cough from Grandmother served as a gentle reminder, snapping back to reality. With newfound clarity, I turned my attention back to the temple and the Dragons gathered upon the pillars, all awaiting the proceedings that were about to unfold.
Their imposing forms were perched atop towering pillars, casting an aura of grandeur and power.
A colossal green Dragon, easily twice my size, broke the silence with a haughty proclamation. "About ti you arrived!" His tone carried an air of arrogance as his gaze bore into us.
Grandmother maintained her poise, choosing to ignore his insolence. Yet, in that charged mont, a familiar voice resonated, emanating from a nearby pillar. "Mind your tone, Nazem! That's my wife and grandchild you are speaking to!" The voice was unmistakably Grandfather's, and his presence was enough to fill the chamber with a palpable authority.
In response to Grandfather's rebuke, the green Dragon, Nazem, begrudgingly lowered his head, restraining himself from further impertinence.
Before tensions could escalate any further, an ancient voice resonated throughout the temple, commanding everyone's attention. My gaze shifted to the far end of the temple, where an enormous gray Eastern dragon was coiled around a pillar. He possessed wise silver eyes and a pair of golden horns that glistened with tiless wisdom.
The sight of this regal figure evoked mories of the guardian Dragon I had encountered at the teleportation gate, standing beside Grandfather. This elder Dragon, however, exuded a sense of power far greater than I had ever witnessed. The profound aura that emanated from him compelled everyone, including Grandfather, Grandmother, and all those gathered, to bow their heads in reverence. Without hesitation, I followed suit, paying my respects to this ancient and mighty being who presided over the council.
"Aether, raise your head," the ancient Dragon addressed by na, a surprising familiarity that stirred my curiosity. Slowly, I lifted my head to et his gaze.
A benevolent smile graced his ancient draconic visage as he posed a pivotal question, "You have been chosen for a mission of imnse importance. Are you ready to serve, my child?"
With profound respect, I responded, "I will do my best, esteed elder."
His contemplative nod acknowledged my willingness. "Hmm, good."
However, the serene mont was disrupted as Grandmother suddenly voiced her objection. "My lord, I object. He is too young and inexperienced for this." Her words resonated throughout the chamber, and countless pairs of eyes turned towards her, so brimming with hostility. The ancient Dragon, however, remained composed, his presence undisturbed.
Grandmother's protest t a firm response. "This is a direct order from the King. Are you planning to defy his mandate?" he inquired with unruffled composure. An unseen weight seed to descend upon Grandmother, forcing her to grit her teeth and bow before the council.
In the tense silence that followed, my anxiety grew, and I found myself speaking almost instinctively, "Esteed Elder, my Grandmother is simply expressing concern for my well-being. I am eager to stand alongside the others and join this mission!"
The unseen pressure intensified, but Grandmother was granted a reprieve, rising once more. Her eyes, however, remained frosty and unyielding.
"And fight you shall, my child," the ancient Dragon declared, reaffirming my commitnt to the cause.
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