August 13, 2054. Thursday. 12:00 AM.
"Squeak! Hack! Cough! Gack!" The sound of the baby Drezo Regalia being born from the eggs.
Thousands of dragon eggs were laid out scattered as far as the eye could see. Warm energy pulsated from the golden egg to the thousands of multi-colored eggs in the heart of the Draconis Library.
It was midnight when a hundred large eggs with smiley faces were hatching. All players decided to take on the new species called Drezo Regalia. While a good amount of large eggs were born, there were more small eggs than large. Kiyro noticed that compared to the smiley face eggs, the smaller eggs bore smaller dragons, with the smaller dragons outnumbering the players three to one. He guessed that they were NPCs of the Drezo Regalia race.
New non-dragon players and NPC were running around the room from left to right, trying to find their partners. It was a special occasion where even the NPC was 'called' by their partner to help hatch the new baby Drezo Regalia. Most of the NPCs were kids around the age of nine to fifteen. Only a small handful of adults were called to partner with them. The NPCs partnered with smaller Drezo Regalia eggs, while the new players partnered with the dragons from the smiley face eggs. Oddly enough, there were no full-blooded Dwarves or Trolls in the room. The large room became noisy with life as the baby dragons began chirping and squalling.
"Food!"
"Gah, What is with this feeble leg!"
"Someone help meeeeeeeeeee."
The sounds of the baby dragon struggling for their first breath around the room. The instrumental chaos of life being born, all are resounding in one room.
"This is crap. Who is born as a baby!" Squealed a baby black dragon as he struggled out of the eggshell. More black dragons hatched from the large pool of dragon eggs than all the others. For every three eggs, a black dragon was born.
"Over here, someone brings some food!" Tino was running around with a bag filled with pet food. Tyrell was busily going from one dragon to another helping each player on how to form a contract. Even the infinity disciples were present in helping out the newborns because Tyrell was short on hands. New players, from humans to elves, were next to their partners as they helped out in the process of the Drezo Regalia's being born.
"I'm dying! I need some fooooooooood!" A baby green dragon was barely stumbling around on its legs. His human female partner brought him food and placed it in front of him. In seconds the green dragon put his whole face into it the bowl of food and devoured it.
Zero was in his Origin form, staring at the chaos in front of him. He did not know what to do but to stand in a daze at the scene before him. Baby Dragons were struggling for their life just to live just like Zero when he was first born. He couldn't help but find it funny to see the chaotic scene before him. They were all acting just like him, confused and desperately hungry.
"Zero, aren't you going to say something?" Agnis elbowed him out of his trance. She and Zeraph were next to him, watching the whole ordeal play out before them.
"Like what?" Zero whispered. He was not sure what to say at a time like this.
"You know. Welcome them?"
"You kidding me right? I'm not some spokesperson."
"Yea, but you're the first of your kind."
"I don't have an obligation to tell them anything."
"Stop being so rude and go say hi." Agnis pushed him forward, but he barely moved. His large body was the size of a bus, and he was still growing. He could feel the creaking joints of his body popping as if it was telling him that his body height was not the end.
"Fine." Grumbled Zero. He was not the type to be in front of a large crowd to give a speech. He could feel himself sweating; technically, dragons don't sweat, but still, it was nerve-wracking.
Having all those eyes stare at you when you are speaking and not messing up is difficult.
With each step he took to the middle of the room, he could feel his body slightly tremble. This was a game. He probably would not see most of these people in real life, so what did it matter? His body shook as if it was telling him it did matter. He was trying to wipe out the nervousness in his mind and even the rampant thoughts that did not help him. The closer he got to his destination, the more he could feel the players and baby dragon's gaze watching him, wondering what he would do next.
Going to the battlefield in the game and talking in front of hundred pairs of eyes were two different things—one required action by moving his body instinctively, while speaking was using one's mind more. The number of thoughts over his head for fear of messing up kept replaying in his head.
He stopped in front of the golden egg in the middle of the room. Everyone's gaze was towards him. Even the baby dragons halfway out of their eggs were staring intently at him. They knew what he was, but not who.
"My name is Zero, the Royal Librarian of this Draconis Library." Zero stood straight with his chest proudly out. Even though he was covering up his nervousness, he tried his best to sound unafraid. "As the new residence of the Library, you have access to the building and the land around it. This is the first ever sanctuary for all Drezo Regalia and their partners."
The new baby's eyes were glued to Zero with awe. They all gazed jealously at his large shiny body, black and gold coat, and beautiful horns that jut out of his head. He was not as large as an adult they had seen, but it was large enough for anyone to see that he had horns. Even his face was becoming dragon-like, his bulky muscles were thick and muscular, and his tail long and sleek. He was missing a pair of wings on the back of his shoulder.
"Being a species that has been brought back to life, we are given the knowledge and power to become something great. It is in our blood to have ties to our ancestral True Dragon. Their goal and promise to be the guardians of Noriene binds us to this day. Since you were born, our ties with the True Dragons and the land of Noriene have been entwined." Zero blew smoke as he took a breath. He was slowly getting into his speech. "Our species have passed nine laws from me and now to you. They are: One must have a partner. One must watch and record peace treaties between different species. One must say the oath to become a protector of Noriene.
One must not kill fellow Drezo Regalias. One must help fellow Drezo Regalias in a time of need. One must not steal each other's Krustallos. One must not interbreed between two different races of Drezo Regalia unless allowed by the True Dragon council. One must follow the laws of the True Dragons. One must not break any of the nine rules, or the True Dragons council would take the existence of a Drezo Regalia. With this, Drezo Regalia's oath once again makes us who we are. So welcome all new Drezo Regalia's to your new life as dragons."
A special message appeared in front of all the Drezo Regalia and their partner.
The Drezo Regalia Golden nine Laws
The ancient laws that the True Dragons had decreed to be absolute. If any of these laws are broken, consequences are followed depending on the severity of the crime. The heaviest crime is law number 6, where the punishment is the highest severity.
1. One must have a partner.
2. One must watch and record peace treaties between different species.
3. One must say the oath to become a protector of Noriene.
4. One must not kill fellow Drezo Regalias.
5. One must help fellow Drezo Regalias in a time of need.
6. One must not steal each other's Krustallos.
7. One must not interbreed between two different races of Drezo Regalia unless allowed by the True Dragon council.
8. One must follow the laws of the True Dragons.
9. One must not break any one of the nine rules, or their existence of a Drezo Regalia would be taken by the True Dragons council.
Zero went silent. He did not know what else to say next, and everyone stared at him even more strongly than before. He could not help but wonder if he said something wrong because they didn't even make a sound. It was just awkwardly silent.
"Drezo Regalia." Someone spoke cutting the silence in half.
"Drezo Regalia. Drezo Regalia. Drezo Regalia!" The chant grew louder to the point of the complete roaring of voices between everyone.
"Long live Drezo Regalia!" Everyone cheered at the top of their lungs. Their excitement was contagious, and even Zero could not help but smile. He had never gotten such a cheer before; even if it was not his name, he could feel the electrifying feeling it gave off. The voices finally died down to an audible level.
New dragons wobbled up to Zero as they looked at him like a hero.
"I feel so small. Is that what a dragon is supposed to look like/"
"I like his black scales."
"Oh, look. I'm on top of the world!" A white baby dragon was balancing on top of his head. Its chest puffed out with pride and excitement. Zero did not even see or feel the white dragon climb his back. One moment he saw it in front of him the next it was on his head. Even in its baby stage, the white dragon's speed was extraordinary.
"That's soooooooooo adorable." Agnis swooned. She rushed over to pick one of the baby dragons up.
"Hey, watch i-" A male dragon stopped short midway through his sentence and stared at her with large eyes. He was dazzled by her beauty. Other male dragons stared jealously at him while Agnis stroked his fluffy fur.
The others clamor over towards her in the hopes of getting petted. It could be said that a tidal wave of small baby dragons came at her with full force. Zero was alarmed at the large number of baby dragons swarming over her. He used his large body to block the baby dragon's from piling upon Agnis. He wrapped himself like a snake and blew a torrent of red fire around them.
"Enough!" Zero shouted as fire cackled like a storming tornado. He rumbled as smoke escaped his mouth and nose. His eyes glinted dangerously with the intent to do harm. He did not like the idea of his partner being suffocated to death.
All the baby dragons stood frozen on the spot. The intimidation skill was in full effect, and he could see them shaking in fear. Some ran towards their partner, hiding in their arms, while the others scuttled away before they could be endowed with fire. Even though Zero knew that the dragon's skin could take the fire, a baby's dragon skin only held up to a third of an adult dragon.
"I would appreciate it if you respected my partner's space." Zero hissed. The fire flickered out of his mouth every time he talked, making him look demonic.
Everyone whispered towards one another when they found out the first ever Drezo Regalia partner was her. They wondered who this unknown elf beauty had been seen everywhere with Zero. Now they knew and understood that she was off limits.
"With that being said, we have a couple of things to go over about being a Drezo Regalia. If you want to learn follow me." Zero uncurled around her, ducked his head under her, and lifted her onto his back. "I would appreciate it if you don't torture the other baby dragons. Your habit of torturing small animals is a best-kept secret." He whispered under his breath towards Agnis.
"What are you talking about? Torture? It's called animal love." Agnis hissed back. "You take out all the fun."
"If you call being buried alive fun, then I must decline. The thought scares me into thinking what you are trying to do is kill yourself.."
"Quit exaggerating. You're jealous that I don't pay attention to you anymore."
"Jealous? Me?" Agnis' words completely stumped zero. He never thought of her over-expressive attention to be jealous of an animal. Even being treated like a pet was something that he did not like. "I think you're getting yourself a bit confused there. I'm not competing for your attention. I'm just stopping an accident waiting to happen. You're my friend; why wouldn't I help you out."
Agnis didn't know what to say. So instead, she folded her arms and sat on his back, quiet thinking over what he had said.
"Sir?" A female baby blue dragon walked up towards Zero with awe.
Zero glanced down to see the young dragon. He couldn't help but think that she was adorable with her large eyes staring at him. The cuteness of a baby dragon's hit him like a wave. He had to shake it off to stop himself from patting the dragon's head like a dog. Then, with a deep breath, he let out air to help him bring him back to his senses.
"Yes?" His head loomed over her, so she stepped back in fright.
"I um... I was just wondering, could you..."
Agnis smacked Zero in the head. "You're scaring her. Back up. You're staring down into her soul like some reaper ready to take it away."
"What are you talking about?" Zero pulled back from the baby dragon and looked at Agnis funny as if she was spouting nonsense.
"Go ahead, cutie. He won't bite. I'll make sure of that." Agnis winked. The baby dragon gaped at Agnis with surprise. To see a beautiful elf taming a ferocious-looking dragon was not something one would see every day.
Zero puffed a smoke outwards and shook his head. The smoke curled around Agnis and the baby dragon, making them cough.
"You're making it difficult to breathe." Agnis wheezed.
"What level must I be to grow big like you?" The baby dragon coughed and hiccuped between each word.
"Past level one hundred. I'm not even in my adult form."
"You're not?" The baby dragon gaped, shocked to hear that Zero was still young.
"One needs to hit level 200 even to hit the beginning of their teenage years."
"Really?"
"Yes."
"Than, what about having wings?"
"I think it's around the same age."
"Kyaaaaaa!" The baby dragon squealed in happiness. "I can't wait until I fly."
"You and me both." Zero couldn't help but agree with what the baby dragon had stated. He was looking forward to the day he could fly freely in the sky. The endless clouds, the blowing winds, and even wondering what it would be like to free fall from the sky without worry. "Now, with that being said," He turned towards the large crowds of dragon and partner alike. They all surrounded him, watching and waiting for what he would say.
"Follow me and stay in line."