A/N: Hey guys welcome back, listen I have a few names for the other dragons but kind of wanna hear your thoughts, so if you could give me some good names for an Icewing and Seawing-since they're the most relevant rn, I'd appreciate that, I'll compare them to what I already have in mind and go from there.
As I followed behind the other Ice dragon I looked around the cave we were in, it seemed like it was made of ice, and not just the floor but the entire cave, that was slowly turning into a tunnel, with different passages branching out, but I remained behind the other dragon trying to figure out what the trial was about.
'So what is this "Diamond Trial" anyway?' I asked the system as the tunnel started to slope downward, [That should not concern the host, you should focus on surviving instead] it told him as the cave slowly got darker, but the weird glowing orbs attached to my spear provided light for me to see.
'What exactly do I get out of doing this exactly?' I asked after a few minutes as the faint sound of rushing water reached me. [You will get to live] I raised an eyebrow at that, not really believing it, [sigh Fine, yes you will get a boost to your Icewing for as well as all of its abilities, stronger frost breath, better resistance to the cold, and a small boost in size and stats]
'Did it just sigh?' I thought incredulously but the system remained silent as the sound of rushing water grew louder and louder. After another five minutes of walking we reached a massive cavern made of ice, with a large chasm running through the middle, the sound of rushing water came from within it but what drew my attention where the statues, at least ten statues that looked to be carved out of the purest ice in the world, and they were all shaped like dragons.
"We have arrived." the other Icewing said gruffly as he walked to the edge of the chasm then flew the short distance to the other side, where a much larger statue resided, there were also more dragon statues around it, and looking closer I saw that they even had facial expressions, most looked tired, and a few triumphant, as if they just won a hard fight, but one in particular caught my attention, this statue was the closest to the chasm with wings outstretched as if ready to take off and flee from something, and its face, was one of terror.
'Something is very wrong here.' I thought as the other dragon walked up to the massive statue and struck it with his spear, before I could question his strange actions the statues began to change. Right before us the statue made of ice melted, but instead of becoming a puddle on the ground, a large black dragon emerged from the ice and shook itself. 'A Nightwing?' I thought in surprise as I turned to the other icewing, who didn't look surprised.
"Oh is it time for this already? I was hoping to not have to be here for another few years after that last batch." the nightwing said as she stretched her wings, "Don't just stand there!" the icewing hissed at me "Get ready." he said as he took a fighting stance.
Still full of questions I copied him as he lunged at the nightwing, she dodged his spear thrust as clawed at him but he sidestepped, before he could raise his spear to strike again the nightwing smacked him with her wing throwing him off balance as I lunged forward jabbing my spear towards her chest to try and finish her in one blow. She ducked however and swung her tail catching me on the side and I stumbled trying to regain my balance as the icewing lunged forward again. This continued for a bit, me and the ice wing were slowly whittling down the massive dragon, and with a roar she pushed us back sending us both flying with her body weight, she half collapsed on the ground bleeding from several cuts on her wings and body, though we didn't look much better.
As we slowly rose starting to feel the effects of our injuries, the nightwing spat blood and glared at us, "Whichever of you survives, send that wretched Queen Diamond of yours my regards." she spat as we rushed forward one last time, ducking under a claw that nicked my nose. I threw myself to the side as I felt danger behind me. "cough hehe, looks like you missed." The nightwing grinned at the other icewing who scowled at her before drawing his spear out of her chest and stabbed her with it, one last time right in the heart.
As I came to my feet I glared at the other dragon, though I did notice with fascination how ice slowly spread from the wound of the nightwings chest, and soon she was just like any other sculpture in the cavern. The sculptures I realized as the other icewing turned to me, "I'm guessing this is where I'm supposed to let you stab me with that magic ice spear huh." I say already knowing the answer as the other dragon scowls even deeper, "Looks like you do have a brain, not completely useless after all." he growls as something inside me that has been kept in check for quite some time, finally snaps.
'This shit's personal now.' I think enraged at being called useless, "I swore I'd never let anyone call me that again, now you're about to find out why." I snarled as I threw down my spear. "What are you talking abo-" he starts confused but doesn't get to finish his sentence as I leap at him claws outstretched, lifting his spear he blocks my claws from ripping out his throat but he roars in pain as my back talons score his arms and he throws me back.
Clawing at the ground I get back up and we start to circle on another as we hiss and growl, still wielding the spear he lunges forward again but I duck and tackle him to the ground as we start to claw and bite and kick, all sense of dignity gone as we thrash about blood flying. I roar in pain as his serrated claws dig into my belly but I bite into his arm and he lets go with a roar as I grab onto one of his back legs with my tail and yank, hard.
With a grunt he falls and I leap onto his back and start tearing into his spine with sadistic pleasure as he screams and writhes beneath me. "YES TEAR HIS FLESH FROM HIS BONES!!" the voice roars with madness as I grab him by the horns and slam his head into the ice with a loud thud
That seems to snap him out of his pain induced panic though as he heaves upward, I try to use my ice gripping claws to keep hold but I still get shaken off, but not without taking bits of flesh with me and I hit the ground head first. Dazed I stumble as I try to get up as he lunges at me, I snarl and bite at him but he claws the side of my face then slams my head into the ice like I did with him. Still not finished with me, he starts ripping into my flesh but instead of letting it happen as he did, I fight back, clamping down on one of his front arms as he digs into my side with those accursed claws.
With a roar and most of my remaining strength, I manage to throw him off of me but in a final 'fuck you' his claws lash out and score a nasty hit on my wings. Looking at the bloody gash he grins showing his bloody teeth as I glare at the wound. Turning to him I let out a scream of rage and started to pummel him, no more claws, not teeth, just fists to face and a pissed off dragon. After five minutes he stops fighting back and I smack him one last time before going to the closest spear that was thrown down seemingly ages ago, as I limp back I admire my handy work.
Several chunks of flesh are missing from his flank, and I assume more on his spine as bloody gaps are left in their place. Gone are the beautiful pale blue scales of the noble icewing, in its place are bloody claw marks, instead of horns that look to be made of the purest ice, are broken pieces of bone that litter the floor, gone in the proud snout that spits forth chilling frost breath, now there is only a bloody mess of broken scales and teeth with one eye swollen shut and the other still glaring, full of hatred.
Looking down at this mess of a dragon, I know that I probably look just as back but still can't feel satisfaction, "How's that for useless." I sneer as I drive my spear into his heart, and the last flickers of defiance fade from his eyes as ice overtakes him form, just another sculpture, but much more damaged than the others.
I sit there for several minutes just breathing, slowly getting my rampant emotion under control before I slowly limp back, due to my damaged wing I almost don't make it across the chasm but slowly, I limp and drag myself back to the tunnels, claws to tired and sticky with blood to carry the remaining spear I carry the glowing orb in my mouth, with it dangling from its string as I make my way back outside, to the mouth of the cave. There waiting for me are the dragon I first met, most likely Queen Diamond, and her guards, as well as a pair of dragons that look just like me and the dragon I beat to a bloody pulp.
Stopping in front of the Queen I bow, and wait not raising my head as she walks around me surveying my wounds. "What happened?" she asked though she likely already knew, "I survived." I said simply as blood started to stain the snow around me red, "Is that all?" she asked as she stopped before me. Slowly raising my head I looked into her clear blue eyes, cunning ruthless eyes that seemed to hold a twinkle around the edges 'Another animus?' I wondered as I flexed my aching wing, "A large dragon sends her regards." I said and her eyes narrowed. She stared down at me for a few seconds before turning and walking away, "That will be all, congratulations on surviving, I look forward to seeing your future progress." she said before taking to the air followed by her guards as the other two approached me.
The pair of dragons that were most likely my parents glared at me for a moment before they sighed, "Come, we must return home, then we will tend to your wounds." the male dragon said before taking off, the female continued to glare a moment longer before she too took off behind her mate. As I took to the air I heard a chime- [Congratulations on surviving The Diamond Trial! Once you return to your world you will be given your rewards.] 'I'm ready.' I told it as the world started to spin.
Snapping awake I jolted awake and sprang out of bed, my body felt cold and aches all over, though no wounds were apparent I could still feel the sting of claws on my wings and side as I sat down on my bed. 'Alright what did I get?' I asked the system.
[For passing the diamond trial you received-
50 stat points per attribute
Enhanced frost breath
Sub-zero resistance(medium)
2,000 system points
[Here is your updated status]
Name:Carter Bate
Bloodline:Nightwing(100%),Icewing(100%), Seawing(25%)
Stats:
Health: 1050 (10500) 'dragon form'
Str:150 (1500) 'dragon form'
Agi:170(1700)
End:550(5500)
Vit:550(5500)
Abilities:
Active: Dragon Form(Nightwing, Icewing),claws,Animus magic,firebreath,frostbreath(medium), dragon scales
Passive: Night vision, High Heat resistance, Sub zero resistance(medium), enhanced senses, unbreakable body(new from animus magic), Enhanced regeneration(new from animus magic)
Nightwing only- Seer, Mind reading,
Icewing only-Frost breath
System points-3,705 (Various villains 'Nomu', Diamond Trial reward and daily training)
Looking over my stats I was quite happy with what I had though I noticed that the shop had changed its prices. 'What's with the price changed?' [Because most hosts would be lazy and not workout everyday like a certain freak of nature, you have been gathering points at a slightly accelerated rate, therefore the price was changed to reflect this, also the amount of exercise to gain points has been increased.]
[Observe]
System tasks-MHA
1-point- Daily exercise (500-push ups, sit-ups, squats, 15km run)
I shrugged not really caring, since I knew that I would get there eventually so I just focused on the next thing. 'What kind of trial will I have to face to get mastery of the Seawing bloodline?' [Don't worry about it ;)] I froze, the damn system has made two jokes and has winked at me 'I think I'm going crazy.' I think as I lay back down and drift off to sleep, dreaming of bloody claws and snow.