Ash and I have been the closest of friends ever since we were young. We ate together, played together, trained together, fought together and became stronger together.
We were good at hiding ourselves and concealing our presence to hide from others. We were the best at 'hide and go seek' games. Now we were about to relive one of our favourite childhood memories here in the Imperial Military Headquarters.
Meanwhile, in the Imperial House.
Rick and Trent were the Generals on desk duty for that day. So they were in their both in their offices.
At exactly the same time, they both felt a sudden chill down their spine followed by the auras of suspicious people they hadn't felt before in the compound. And almost instantly, the auras disappeared as quickly as they felt it.
They both flew out of their seats and rushed out immediately. They met each other outside the house.
"You noticed it too?" Rick asked Trent.
"Yes. It came from the west side if the compound." Trent replied. "Who's on duty today again?"
"The Captain of Squad Four. Blaze, the flame dragon."
*
Approximately One Minute Ago
On the watchtower along the walls of the Imperial House..
Two guards patrolling along the walls of the watchtower passed by Blaze sitting down with his eyes closed and his left hand clutching a broadsword.
"Isn't that the captain of squad four? Why is sleeping when he is supposed to be on duty?" The first guard said.
SHHUUUSSSHHHH.
The second guard shushed the first and covered his mouth with his hand. "You idiot! He's not asleep." The second guard whispered. "He's meditating. That's how he stays anytime he's on duty. And nothing ever happens without him knowing."
"What! Why didn't you say so earlier."
"Fool. Didn't you hear?"
"Hear what?"
"That he is the strongest captain aside the ones who followed the emperor to the dungeon. They call him 'the Flame Lord'."
Blaze suddenly rushed to his feet and called out. "You two!"
"Yes sir!" The guards exclaimed and turned around, flustered.
"Sound the alarm. There's an intruder."
"What?! Intruder?!" The guards asked, confused.
"Now!!" Blaze shouted.
The two guards rushed off to ring the bell and announce the presence of an intruder.
That was when Blaze suddenly sprouted two large red dragon wings on his back.
Unleashed Monster Form
Partial Transformation "Dragon Wings"
Then Blaze flew off towards the direction of the aura he had felt. As he got to the wall on the left side of the compound, he noticed Rick and Trent were already at the scene. But the intruders were not. So he flew down
"You noticed it too?" Rick asked him.
"Yes. But it disappeared as quickly as I felt it." Blaze replied.
SNIFF. SNIFF.
Trent sniffed the area they felt the aura. "I sense two different scents. Two intruders. One went north, the other south. We have to split up."
Then the bell rang. Everyone in the compound now knew there was an intruder.
"Wait." Rick said as they were about to chase after the intruders. "We can't have everyone running around looking for an intruder. We have to keep the people chasing after the intruders few or we will lose them. Tell all soldiers to stand down. Let only the captains to go after them. The intruders... they are strong!"
All around the headquarters, the eleven remaining captains ton their weapons and went after the intruders.
They divided the team into two. Each general took six captains with him and split up.
The chase lasted a while, until they each were able to corner their target.
Jordan who had headed south was cornered in the training ground of squad seven. Though they did not know who they had been chasing. Jordan and Ash had put on disguises and covered their faces.
Right after the Fifteen squads were made, and the Captains were appointed. Jordan left for the dungeon.
So he thought this was the best chance to get to know the captains. And to train them too. Also, Jordan believed that the best way to train was to fight.
The captains of the fifteen squads were.
Captain of Squad One, and Head Captain, Grey.
Captain of Squad Two, and Head of the Royal Guards, Ace.
Captain of Squad Three, Jade.
Captain of Squad Four, Blaze.
Captain of Squad Five, Donna.
Captain of Squad Six, Tera.
Captain of Squad Seven, Tess.
Captain of Squad Eight, Kora.
Captain of Squad Nine, Ariel.
Captain of Squad Ten, Rose.
Captain of Squad Eleven, Violet.
Captain of Squad Twelve, Iris.
Captain of Squad Thirteen, Daisy.
Captain of Squad Fourteen, Derek.
Captain of Squad Fifteen, Rudy.
Trent and the captains of squad 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 had cornered Ash somewhere north of the compound.
While Rick and the captains of squad 4, 5, 6, 13, 14, and 15 had cornered Jordan.
Now with six captains and a general surrounding him, Jordan's decided it was time to stop running. And time to find out how strong they are.
"Now that you have cornered me, what will you do next?" Jordan said in a disguised voice.
Rick walked forward. "Now, we capture you."
"Oh? You really think you stand a chance? Seven against one. The odds are still against you." Jordan said with a grin on his mouth. "To be able to face me, you need all fourteen of you!"
"You really sound arrogant." Rick said. "Let is wipe that smile off your face."
Rare Skill: Physical Enhancement
Fire Element "Fire Fist"
A flame burst out if Ricks arms. But the flames didn't burn. The flames strengthened his arms.
Rick charged at his opponent and shouted. "Attack!" Commanding the rest if the captains.
Rick got close to Jordan and, JAB, JAB, CROSS. He rushed his fists at Jordan.
But Jordan dodged them. He moved his right leg back, and when he moved it forward again, he punched Rick in his torso.
The punch was hard, and it sent Rick flying backwards. But Rick withstood the punch. Jordan felt like he didn't punch his stomach but a rock.
Rare Skill: Physical Enhancement
Earth Element "Rock Shield"
"Oh!" Jordan smiled. "You shielded yourself right before my punch hit you. Smart."
Unleashed Monster Form
Partial Transformation "Dragon Claws"
Blaze who was flying in the air rushed in on Jordan and attacked him with his claws.
Jordan leapt back avoiding the attack. But that was when he noticed Donna swing a large blade at him.
Jordan barely dodges the blade by bending his upper body backwards. As Donna turned to swing her blade at him again, Jordan threw a punch at her that threw her across the field.
Blaze flew at Jordan again and tried slashing him with his claws a few times. But Jordan dodged each of the slashes and finally caught blaze by his right ankle.
Jordan threw Blaze away to Rick who he noticed was rushing towards him.
Blaze flew and crashed onto Rick pushing both of then to the floor.
That was when Derek attacked.