The sun dipped low on the horizon, casting an ominous glow over the landscape as Kento, Rena, and Leo strategized in the ruins of Kento's old town. The weight of their mission hung heavily in the air. The news of the awakened dragons sent a chill through Kento, awakening memories he had buried deep within.
"According to the Elders, these dragons have been dormant for a century," Leo said, pacing. "But now they're stirring, and if we don't stop them, another town will fall victim to their rage."
Kento clenched his fists, determination igniting within him. "They killed my family and friends. I won't let them do it again." Rena placed a hand on his arm, grounding him.
"Together, we can defeat them," she said. "But we need to be smart about this. We must find their lair before they reach the next town."
Leo nodded, pulling out a tattered map. "I've marked where they were last seen. They tend to nest near the mountains to the west. We should move quickly."
As the trio set off, the path grew steeper and more treacherous. The air crackled with tension, and Kento's heart raced with each step. Memories of fire and destruction flooded his mind, urging him to push forward.
They arrived at the base of the mountains as night began to fall. The sky was painted with dark clouds, and the distant roars of dragons echoed ominously. Kento could feel the vibrations in the ground, each roar a reminder of the pain they had inflicted on him.
"Stay alert," Leo warned, his eyes scanning the rocky terrain. "They're cunning and powerful. We must approach carefully."
As they climbed higher, the air grew colder, and the scent of smoke wafted toward them. The mountains were alive with the sounds of the awakening dragons. Kento felt his pulse quicken. This was it—the moment he had both feared and yearned for.
Suddenly, a deafening roar shattered the night. The ground trembled beneath them, and a massive shadow swept across the moonlit landscape. Kento and Rena exchanged determined glances as they prepared for battle.
"Get ready!" Leo shouted, unsheathing his weapon.
The first dragon emerged, its scales glimmering like molten gold, eyes glowing with an ancient rage. Kento recognized it immediately—the first of the three, the one responsible for the destruction of his town.
"This is Malakar, the Flame Tyrant!" Leo shouted, "We'll need to work together to defeat it!"
Malakar lunged at them, flames licking at its jaws. Kento felt a surge of fear but quickly steeled himself. "Rena, cover me!" he yelled as he charged forward, the Blade of Seven Killers glowing with power.
Rena summoned a barrier of light, deflecting the flames just in time. "I've got you!" she shouted, her voice filled with conviction.
Kento felt the warmth of her magic envelop him, giving him the strength to face Malakar head-on. He dodged the dragon's powerful jaws, swinging the Blade of Seven Killers in a calculated arc. The blade clashed against Malakar's scales, sending sparks flying.
"Keep it distracted!" Rena called, weaving spells of light to confuse the dragon. Kento used the opportunity to strike again, landing a deep cut along Malakar's side. The dragon roared in fury, swinging its massive tail toward him.
Kento barely jumped out of the way, adrenaline surging as he landed on a rocky outcrop. "We can't let it get away!" he yelled to Leo and Rena, who were working together to flank the beast.
Just as Malakar began to regain its footing, the ground trembled once more. The second dragon, a colossal beast with deep blue scales and piercing eyes, burst forth from the cave, joining the fray. Kento's heart sank as he recognized it.
"The Ice Wyrm, Zephyrion!" Leo shouted, eyes wide. "We have to be careful! It can freeze us in an instant!"
Zephyrion unleashed a torrent of icy breath, the air turning frigid. Rena quickly countered with a shield of light, but Kento could feel the strain of her magic.
"Focus on Malakar!" Kento urged. "I'll handle Zephyrion!"
Summoning his courage, Kento charged at the Ice Wyrm, narrowly avoiding its chilling breath. With the Blade of Seven Killers, he swung fiercely, channeling all his anger and pain into each strike. He could hear Rena and Leo battling Malakar, their voices steady despite the chaos around them.
But just as Kento landed a blow against Zephyrion, the final dragon emerged—a massive creature with obsidian scales and glowing red eyes: Drakar, the Shadow Devourer. The darkness emanating from it chilled Kento to the bone.
"Watch out!" Rena shouted, her voice tinged with fear. "It's here!"
With all three dragons now awakened and fighting, the odds felt impossibly stacked against them. Kento's heart raced as he faced the monsters that had caused him so much pain.
"Stay together!" Leo shouted, rallying them. "We can't let them divide us!"
Kento took a deep breath, feeling the weight of his past and the strength of his companions beside him. "We'll finish this together!" he declared.
As the three dragons roared in unison, Kento, Rena, and Leo prepared for the fight of their lives, ready to face the nightmare that had haunted Kento for far too long.