"CAP, PLEASE SEND REINFORCEMENTS TO MY AREA, I REPEAT, PLEASE SEND REINFORCEMENTS TO MY AREA. OVER." Hayden was catching his breath after the long run.. 'Fck I think I'm gonna die.'
His partner is alread dead. He's the only one surviving. Their captain ordered them to send 3 person each path. And obviously the situation is dire at their target area.
Who would've fucking thought that a fucking dragon resides at the temple that they're raiding? He trusted the investigation team when they told them that it was jud a rank C difficulty! But then how could a fucking huge dragon reside in it? That just doesn't make any sense!
Did they trick them?
No! Of course not. Why would they? They have been all together in one team, since 15 bloody years ago! It might just be a fault that rarely occured.
'Fuck, I can't think straight.'
His whole body is screaming in pain, but he endured it as it might affect his decision-making in this dangerous situation. Besides, this suffering is nothing compared to the life he lived before this. He didn't survive this 25 hellish years just to die pathetically here.
He ripped his sleeve and tied it to his open wound in his leg to stop the bleeding.
If it weren't for that motherfucker Jacob, his other teammate who ran by himself as soon as he felt threatened for his life, Lisa, their teammate would've survived.
Yeah, Fuck this.
SCREEEEEEEEE SCREEEEEEE
A sudden noice that echoed throughout the temple can be heard. It seems that the dragon is raging. Little did he know that it was just trying to clear its throat.
He tapped his Nano Tattoo again. 'Crown, send the coordinates of Cap. '
[Notice. Previous Capt. SuperEthan has left the area and has been logged out 20 minutes ago. Connection disconnected. Party 'PoisonApple' is currently disbanded.]
An A.I answered his question. Only he can hear the conversation between the two of them.
'What?!--Tell me you're lying!'
[Notice. Nano Device cannot lie. Would you like to check the Party details?]
"FUUUUUCKK! YOU FUCKING MOTHERFUCKERS! I WILL FUCKING MURDER YOUUU ALL!" He shouted his piece as he clenched his fists until it turned numb. But he quickly quited down, he have to calm himself down or the dragon will find his hiding spot. It would be a dead end to him 'cause even with his 15 years of experience of raiding, he cannot simply defeat a dragon. There's no way! Dragons are of the strongest race in the universe! So, of all means, it shouldn't find him no matter what!
The dragon already know though. Hayden just doesn't have an idea. It just didn't approach him as it is didn't want to scare him for the second time. It doesn't have an ounce of intent to kill him. And again, he didn't know all of this.
'I have to get outta here. I gotta survive-'
[Notice. SuperEthan has left you a recorded video message. Would you like to proceed to the video?]
What? Is he going to apologize? Baffled by the current notice Crown has sent, Hayden has no choice but to reply 'Yes'.
[Following your orders, proceeding to the video sent by SuperEthan.]
[ < Hi, my dear friend, Hayden. Nope, I'm not going to apologize. In fact, I am quite delighted by this situation. You know, you've been getting on my nerves this past few years and I finally got the chance to get rid of you. > ]
His eye twitched upon hearing the devastating speech of their captain, contrary to his gentle smiling face.
'What is he talking about? Getting rid of me? Why?' He couldn't think of a reason for Ethan to hate him. But one thing is for sure. His friend abandoned him.
[
"Who wants to be friends with a back stabbing bitch like you!"
It doesn't make any sense. He trusted him and even followed him for years. He already treated him like a family, although he doesn't show it on his face. He's an arrogant prick after all. He gotta keep his facade.
He could've just told him to step down the position. And he would've followed him without doubts. Why would he choose to let him die in this place?
[
Just as he thought that the message ended, he added, [
Every veins on Hayden's forehead popped out at the thought that he will die at his captain's will. "FUUUUUUUCK YOOU! YOU FUCKING SON OF A BITCH!"
He has every right to be angry. He decided that he will live and take revenge but that thought was popped right even before he can plan his survival! Everyone in his shoes would've lost their mind and go berserk. He can't even removed the Nano Machine in his body voluntarily because that is also breach of contract and if he force to remove it, Crown will definitely kill him one way or another.
He shouted his anger for 10 minutes. He yelled all the cuss he knew that existed in the universe. But he was far from being contented, he even cursed his captain's family down to his ancestors.
As soon as he calmed down, he was reminiscing the past. If he would've done better for his family, he would've received their support and he wouldn't die like this.
His thoughts were halted, as he heard a loud hoarse voice echoed throught the temple.
(Unknown being, can you understand me now?)
Thanks to Hayden's loud yelling earlier, the dragon has understood his language and tried to talk to him. Dragons are one of the ancient beings that is considered as one of the most intelligent race in the universe. Thus, it quickly absorbed his words and learned their tongue. There's no way Hayden wouldn't have know all of this. He is one of the knowledgeable on their team in terms of this. He didn't just take all those lessons for fun.
(I see, you can understand me. You. I would like you to offer me your body. I shall make it my vessel.)
"What? Are you crazy?" Seems like all the fear bones on Hayden's body has disappeared. But no, he just forgot that he was speaking to a dragon. And now he realized what he has done, horror began to show on his face.
'No. I'm gonna die anyway, what is there to fear?' He thought to himself as he mustered his strength and decided to come out of his hiding spot.
(Ho. You, are you not afraid of me anymore?)
"Yes." He bravely replied but his knees and hands were still clearly trembling.
[Notice. Your heart rate is rapidly increasing more than usual. My senses predicted that your life is in danger, initiating total defense.]
'Crown, stop the operation. That would totally be useless against a dragon.'
[... I see. Canceling the total defense.]
(Hmm.. Zu'u admir hin Kril .)
Hayden didn't understand what it said. Of course he couldn't. He's just a mere human, one of the weakest race that has yet to hear a dragon's language.
'Crown, please translate what he said.'
[Notice. It translates as 'I admire your braveness' .]
(Enough talking. Offer me your body. Your body and mine's compatibility is high. You are the perfect vessel I've been waiting in these past billions of years. KU HA HA HA HA!)
"W.. What are you talking about?"
(Ol fod hi entared het, hi felt aan suden urge do lah vahzah? Nid lost alun entared dii domain nunon fah nii entrans. Ahrk hi, fin secand gein wo entared het gent meyz dii veysum.)
[Notice. He said 'Just as when you entered here, you felt a sudden urge of magic right? No one has ever entered my domain except for its entrance. And you, the second one who entered here shall become my vessel.' ]
That explains the sudden earthquake that occurred as soon as they tried to open the door. He was able to avoid the falling boulders while Jason ran using his bloodline affinity of lightning to escape. Unfortunately for Lisa, she was crushed by the piling rocks.
He was sure that Jason also saw the dragon that inhabits this temple. He must've reported back to cap and that's when cap proceeded to his plan to abandon him here. Hayden and Jason were not on good terms, so it makes sense.
Now, about the dragon's words.. After a lot of thinking, he has decided. He's gonna die in about 10 minutes minimum anyway. So instead of disappearing without doing anything. He thought that maybe it's better this way. Yeah there's no other better way. Morevover the dragon said 'in the past billions of years.' that must mean he's been trapped here for a long time. It'll slightly makes him feel better if he takes his body instead. And then, Nano crown will detect that another soul has entered his body. Thus, making the contract void.
"I accept to be your vessel, but I have a condition.. Please carry my revenge for the ones who betrayed me."
The dragon slowly grinned and then it laughed.
(KU HA HA HA HA! That will be no problem for the great me! Finally! Let me proceed the procedure. Its gonna hurt but I assure you this will be successful, because it is none other than I, that will do the operation!)
Hearing him brag about it, makes him uneasy. 'Its gonna be fine right? He's a great dragon that far surpasses us, inferior races. Of course it will be fine.. I hope.'
But the dragon's skills were already rusty. For billions of years he was just trapped on the temple and was bored. He didn't do anything but sleep. He is bound to mess up the procedure. Hayden didn't think that far and neither did the dragon. It refuses to believe that his skills were already rusty, his pride wouldn't let him do so.
Waiting for his death, he closed his eyes. Many thoughts flooded in his mind. He thought that he was ready to accept if he could just take revenge. But it was far from that. He was not ready to die yet. He was scared shitless. Fuck, he was even trembling from the idea of dying. There's no doubt about it, he's afraid to die but it already is written in his fate. Either Crown will explode his head or the dragon will take over his body. He's bound to disappear.
He waited and waited but after 5 minutes, nothing was happening. He opened his eyes and that dragon had an indescribable face. He was confused.
"What's wrong? Why is there nothing happeni---UWAAAAAA!" he let out a loud scream full of agony, indescribable pain, and horror.
His uneasiness earlier was indeed spot on. The dragon messed up. Soon, his body parts started to explode one by one. A bright golden snake like started digging out his flesh.
"FUUUCKKK AAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! IT HURTS! IT HURTS! YOU FUCKING DRAGON! IT FUCKING HURTS! YOU SAID IT DOESN'T HURT! OH MY FUCKING GOD! WHERE'S MY ARMS? MY LEGS! A-AAAGH YOU FUCKING-- SOMETHING'S BURNING IN MY NECK! AARGH YOU FUCKING-- MOTHEEEERRRFUUUCKER WHERE THE FUCK ARE YOUUUUU!? I SWEAR I'M GONNA HIT YOU ATLEAST ONCE--"
Silence ingulfed the place. Neither Hayden's body nor the dragon's body could be found in the temple.
As soon as his eyes opened, a bright ceiling with a fancy chandelier was what greeted him. He wondered where did he get the chandelier but decided to brush it all off for later.
He wiped the sweat dripping on his forehead. He catched his breath. Until he calmed down. He have no idea why he's catching his breath and thought about what just happened.
"What the fucking hell is that fucking messy dream?"
He got up out of his bed. His blonde hair were messy. He was shirtless and covered in sweat.
"Wow, my neck burns? Its kinda itchy. " he pondered as he scratched his neck. He noticed that his voice sounded young. Maybe because he went drinking again and can't remember it. It doesn't make sense but it is the most believable explanation.
He yawned, and decided to go to the bathroom to wash his face. He rubbed his eyes. "Why the fuck am I still sleepy? It's bloody afternoon."
Eyes half-closed, he approached the sink and splashed water into his face. "Oh yeah, that fucking cleared my mind."
As soon as he lifted his face, he saw a young face that's in its 18's. His eyes widened at the sight. He touched his face bewildered.
"WHAT THE FUCKING HELL IS THIS?!"