Chapter 16

Meanwhile, news of the defeat of Tri-goh's soldiers and mages had spread like wildfire to most part of the realm. The walls of the Tri-goh kingdom were rebuilt, fortified with renewed determination, and bolstered by the presence of extra mages among their ranks. Lessons were learned from their previous encounter with Albion, and they stood ready to defend their realm against any future threat.

In the heart of the Kingdom of Albion, at the majestic Dragon Citadel, an ancient presence stirred. Ghidorah, the eldest and wisest of the dragons, raised its head with a deep rumble, its scales shimmering in the dappled sunlight. The connection between dragons and the bearers of the dragon mark was a bond as old as time itself. Ghidorah's keen senses had detected a faint trace of the dragon mark's magic—a sign that the bearer, Lysanna, still lived.

The resounding roar that echoed from the Dragon Citadel was more than a mere sound; it was a proclamation, a call that resonated with all dragons across the land. The message was clear: the bearer of the dragon mark, a beacon of hope, remained alive. It was a signal that rippled through the skies, carrying with it the promise of renewed purpose.

Back in their hidden sanctuary, Lysanna, Alara, and Ikky felt a strange shift in the air, a sensation that seemed to touch their very souls. It was as if the world itself had taken notice of their resilience and tenacity. The trio exchanged knowing glances, their determination renewed by the knowledge that they were not alone, that there were forces greater than themselves rooting for their success.

As days turned into weeks, the trio found solace in their sanctuary. Lysanna's connection with her dragon mark deepened as she communed with the ancient magic it held. Alara honed her skills with a newfound intensity, her arrows finding their mark with unerring precision. Ikky's instincts remained sharp, his perception of the world around them a constant reminder that danger still lingered.

And high above, in the realm of dragons, Ghidorah's watchful gaze remained fixed on the mortal realm. The fate of kingdoms and the future of an entire world rested on the shoulders of these unlikely heroes, bound by destiny and the choices they would make.

With each passing day, the echoes of battles fought and victories won reverberated through the land. The Kingdom of Albion rebuilt itself, forging a new path under the rule of Queen Regent Talisa and the watchful eye of Ser Ector. And in their hidden haven, Lysanna, Alara, and Ikky found not only refuge, but also the strength to face the challenges that lay ahead.

As the oppressive rule of King Edmund was replaced with a more tempered leadership, the realm embarked on a journey of redemption and renewal.

In a gesture of compassion, Queen Talisa released queen Vivian, mother to Lysanna from the confines of the dungeon, a symbol of the old ways giving way to a new era. Queen Vivian, once a prisoner, was welcomed into the chambers of the queen, where she found herself not only free but also bestowed with a new title: Lady Vivian. The chains of her past were broken, replaced with the promise of a future under a kinder reign.

Yet, behind the walls of the palace, a web of complexities wove its threads. King Gawain, Queen Talisa's late husband, had a brother who had also passed, leaving behind a son to his care. This young man, bearing the same dragon blood that flowed through the veins of the royal family, was a living testament to the legacy of the dragons. His name was prince Eamon, adopted into the family of the king shortly after King Gawain's marriage to Queen Talisa, he had been overshadowed by the arrival of a true heir and a bearer of the dragon mark.

As whispers of the dragon blood's significance spread throughout the kingdom, a revelation came to light: it wasn't just the dragon mark bearers who possessed the potential to ride dragons. All those with dragon blood within them held a connection to these majestic creatures.