The Choice

Lesse was about to fly and face the incoming invisible fighter jets when her body suddenly froze mid-air and dropped to the ground like a statue.

"Akkkkk...I can't move!"

"Stay down child, you still haven't recovered all your strength." Explained the Ancestral Dragon as he unleashed his suppressing power on her. Upon turning to Elric, he continued.

"Now listen to half dragon kid. Since you have the blood of our dragon lineage, you should know how valuable even just a single drop of your blood."

Elric looked at his body and lamented at the Ancestral Dragon's word.

"I believed you now have the right to know that we Dragon are actually in the war against Dragon Hunting Humans who call themselves the Guardians."

"I see. So that's why she confused me as a Guardians when she first met me and even tried to roast me quick." Elric thought as he looked at Lesse. The suppressing power holding Lesse was finally released and she transformed into her normal form again. Lesse heard Elric's thought and explained.

"You pop out of nowhere, of course, I will be cautious of you." She said in a telepathic reply.

Elric could not help but smile in submission. Any humans who'd see an actual dragon would jump in their seats just to make sure they were not mistaken!

"Anyway," The Ancestral Dragon continued. "As I said, since you are now a half dragon now, you will still be hunted for your blood and meat by those Guardians. In just a matter of minutes, they will finally arrive and you don't stand a chance against them unless you completely accept your fate to become a dragon."

Elric did not respond. he just looked at the burning ball before him and kept on analyzing is the situation.

"I'd rather die than forgetting my grandma. That is my decision." Said Elric with a resolute face.

"So are you willing to risk your family too?" replied the Ancestral Dragon.

"What do you mean?" asked Elric.

"I will be taking away the Dragon's power in you since you don't accept our power. Which obviously means, you will die during the process. .The Guardians will trace your presence here and would probably hold your parent's hostage until you show yourself to them. With your current power, you are no match against them. Consume that Dragon's essence and you are finally a complete dragon and you will have the chance to protect your loved ones. Albeit, from the shadows, since you are not allowed to show yourself to any humans anymore."

Elric looked at the great Ancestral Dragon before him and in the direction of his home.

How did all of this become this absurd? If only I did not go out and get into this mess, I could have been sleeping peacefully not minding these chaotic events. Elric could not help but blame himself.

"30 seconds before they arrive. So what is your choice human? Become a dragon and protect your family or surrender the blood and die in agony." pushed the Ancestral Dragon.