The battle between Zarathrax and the elder's army had began..... Meanwhile
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While Zarathrax was fighting with the previous army, the group had managed to infiltrate the Dragon's base.
It was on a sky piercing mountain. It was the biggest mountain in Infernum. Using their demon form and dark magic, they were able to blend in with the shadows, easily infiltrating the base without anyone noticing them.
As Zarathrax had said them, the number of guards stationed around the base was something they could easily manage with their abilities and now, since the elders had also joined the battlefield, it only made it easier for them to do their job.
On top of the mountain was a ginormous fortress. Inside it, a large room. The high ranking officials, who were also elders of the dragon race, were having a meeting about their current situation, but little did they know, the Draconics they were trying to get rid of had already infiltrated their base and were standing in the very room they were having a meeting in and no one, not even the elders seem to notice them.
The group didn't waste anymore time and quickly started acting, taking out the guards one by one until only the elders remained.
It was a frightening sight for them. Their guards were getting killed one by one, yet they couldn't see who was killing them. The group was still blended in the shadows and were killing the guards while remaining hidden in it. Only after the elders remained did they decided to show themselves.
"What are the demons doing here??" Said one of the elder
"I knew it!! We shouldn't have trusted the demons in the first place!! They are taking advantage of this whole situation to destroy us from the inside."
"You damned demons. Don't think you can get away with this. After we deal with you four and those Draconics, we will wipe your entire race from this planet." Said another elder
Hearing the elder's barkings, the group couldn't help but laugh at them. The very Draconics they were talking about are right in front of them smd don't even seem to notice.
The group didn't waste anymore time and dashed at them. They made sure not to kill them instantly and only injured them to the extent they can't walk properly. They made sure to reveal their identities before ending them for good to let them know who killed them. The expression on their faces was something to look at. They were shocked yet furious and couldn't stop barking even at death's door.
After they were done with the Dragon's base they headed to the Demon's base, which was underground, and did the same thing.
After completing their mission, they headed to their previous hideout where the battle was taking place. They just hoped that Zarathrax would still be alive when they arrive. They couldn't shake off this bad feeling they were having ever since they left the hideout, as if they were about to lose something precious to them. They knew why they getting that feeling and didn't want it to become a reality....but alas...they didn't knew what they feared would become a reality..
When they arrived at the place, it was completely changed. The previously lively place, that was full of life and energy was now as if it had experienced god's wrath. The fertile land was now completely scorched and barren. Huge craters filled with molten magma were almost everywhere they could see. The air filled with smoke and dust. The sky itself was covered with black smoke clouds and the whole place was and increasing the temperature even more. The place was so hot that they couldn't even resist the heat but somehow managed to keep up the pace and get closer until eventually, they saw something that they hoped they would never see.
In front of them was Zarathrax, lying on the ground covered with fatal injuries from head to toe. He looked like he would pass out any moment now. Although he took down sixty percent of the army along with the elders, forty percent of them still remained. The number and strength of the army was just too overwhelming for him until eventually he lost.
Seeing Zarathrax in such a state they quickly rushed towards him, while changing into their Dragon form. The army seeing the other Draconics appear rushed towards them and surrounded them from all directions, stopping them midway.
The group, not caring one bit by the fact that they were surrounded by an overwhelming number of soldiers just started slaughteting everyone in their way. The number was of soldiers was too much and although they weren't as strong as Zarathrax, the four of them were strong enough to defeat the remaining army, though they were injured here and there in the process.
Zarathrax was breathing his final moments. He would have passed out earlier but managed to hold on as he saw the group arrive.
They broke into tears at the sight of him. Seeing someone die whom you care for is always painful. First they lost their parents but Zarathrax was always there for them. For a moment they forgot everything that had happened that day to their parents and were happily living their lives but now the very person they loved the most was dying in front of them.
Noir who had a thing for Zarathrax ever since she first meet him was crying the most. She wanted to say something but Zarathrax spoke first..
"You guys. Please don't cry. Do not let my death hold you back and continue to live on happily. Find a place for yourselves in the world."
"Zarathrax!' Noir spoke
"I want you to know that I have always loved you. I wanted to let you know how I feel but I was always reluctant thinking you might hate me and now.... I am too late" Noir burst into tears again.
Zarathrax smiled and said his final words to Noor
"I had the same feelings for you but I think we both were reluctant to say it. If fate ever allows it, we might meet again." Zarathrax breathed his last breath and closed his eyes forever.
The battle between the Draconics and the two races now ended. It was recorded as the greatest battle in the history of Infernum and after the battle, the world of Infernum changed completely. The two races no longer existed. The Draconics wiped everyone of them and took control of the world and changed everything for good.
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Chapter 3: The End of Zarathrax
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