Chapter 1: Hope?

Trees turning into a lovely shade of gold, kids playing in the lovely weather. Dipping in the cool river and enjoying their swim before the winter freezes over. The adults of the village working hard, stockpiling for the long winter.

The Village of Despair has always lived in fear of the Dark Siders. The Dark Siders were a tribe of warriors made of the best warriors and accepted all races who swore loyalty with a blood oath that leaves a seal on their chest.

Stealing, killing and taking anything they desired, living with only 1 rule: The strongest will always prevail.

" Ryhaghhh!!! " Shouting came from the mountain pass, the invasion bells started chiming the double beat as the village knights straddle their horses to defend their beloved village from the invading Dark Siders.

Quickly, I sprung up to usher the kids out of the water back to their homes as I rushed home to gather my maile and armour and ready for battle.

" See you tonight Kol, you look beautiful as always. I promise I will be back alive and in one piece as much as I can. " Kissing her on the forehead as I left for the stables.

"Adam, are you ready for another successful battle? " I flung myself over the saddle and stroked the smooth mane of my trusted steed. " To the Northern Mountain Pass we go! Haha haha!" I bellowed as everyone turned to stare at this suicidal manic.

The Northern route up was the fastest, the most dangerous but the most scenic route. No Human in the right mind, be it knights or other officers would dare to enter this path for fear of the Dark Siders ambushing along with entering the Dragon's territory. But taking this risk also gives you the best look to find out how far have the Dark Siders scouts advanced into the Human Territory.

5 Dead scouts. Burned and charred. The majestic ice blue dragon coasted in the sky protecting his land. Legend has that only a few have laid eyes on the Dragon's treasure and made it back alive.