Ria felt a surge of energy.
She felt it as she said yes to him.
She felt it as he said yes to her.
She felt it as they kissed.
They kissed and everything changed.
They kissed and the world faded.
They kissed and they entered the system.
They entered the system and they saw it.
They saw it as it was: a game.
A game that was not a game.
A game that was a reality.
A game that was a fantasy.
A game that was a challenge.
A game that was a reward.
A game that was a quest.
A quest for the dragon's treasure.
A quest for the dragon's awakening.
A quest for the dragon's love.
They saw it and they understood it.
They understood it as it was: a system.
A system that was not a system.
A system that was a living entity.
A system that was a dragon.
A system that was him.
A system that was her.
A system that was them.
They understood it and they embraced it.
They embraced it as it was: a gift.
A gift that was not a gift.
A gift that was a choice.
A gift that was a chance.
A gift that was an opportunity.
An opportunity to explore, discover, and learn.
An opportunity to grow, change, and evolve.
An opportunity to play, have fun, and enjoy.
An opportunity to love, be loved, and belong.
They embraced it and they started it.
They started it as it was: an adventure.
An adventure that was not an adventure.
An adventure that was a journey.
An adventure that was a story.
An adventure that was a legend.
A legend of the dragon and his mate.
The beginning of chapter 6.