Ondragon's Hope

In the realm of the unknown where everything is the way it is supposed to be there is a key to the beginning and the end that controls the past, the present, and the future.

He was trained for this. He heard the sounds from 1000’s miles away. The sound he has been waiting for. The child is here. Finally, it has been a long time coming. The transcendent dragon – Monocorn was his given name - knew this moment would be coming. It was written in history many centuries ago. He knew he needed to find this abandoned toddler in the forest. He needed to act fast. He moved like his life depended on it because it did. This child was everything. Only a selected few know about this child, and that he will be coming in the future. Monocorn was one of them. He flew as fast as he could. He flew over many worlds and wormholes to land on Earth. He will not be here long. He just needs to get the child and bring him to safety. The road was not easy. When he needs to get somewhere very fast it takes a lot of energy out of him. Yet, he knew he needed to give this everything he got. Challenging landmines on his way included the land of the Magomotorians. He needed to get through their world that had an opening magnetic black hole in the middle just under the red mountain between the skyline and the black waterfall that was famous for its magnetic pull.

The Magomotorians were succulent-like creatures that liked to taste everything that came their way. They did not like outsiders much and they needed to be very fast and invisible to get through their world. He only needs a few seconds but if anything goes wrong, he could end up as their dinner as dragon meat was a delicacy in this world, and his scales are worth a lot of money. Each scale can be sown into any other creature to transform them and provide him with the same powers Moncorn had. It was life and death. He was a skilled warrior dragon; he made this trip a few dozen times when he was learning and practicing. He can do this.

He embraced his moments, went through his training and all his future moves in his mind, and in a few milliseconds, he was by the black waterfall on top of the magnetic black hole. Now he just needs to embrace the weight of the magnets as they pull him in multiple directions. Just a few more seconds, he thought. Perfect. He made it. He can see Earth now. Just a few more lightyears and smaller worlds with wormholes and he will be there.

He knew this first encounter would not be easy. Monocorn got there just in time as the child was sad and cold, and predators were already starting to surround him. Many creatures from the nine worlds down below were lurking around. The child was shivering with hunger and fear. He tried to run away, but he was too young and did not know what to do. The dragon lumbers after him. He opens his wings and encloses him gently in a protective cocoon. What comes next will open his mind and heart to many possibilities. It was amazing how such small things could change the course of a life. Monocorn was an amazing creature. He was one of the last kinds of translucent warrior dragons. You could only see him if he wanted you to see him. He can disappear in a second and blend into his surroundings so well that nobody could find him. He can take any shape and any lifeform he pleases.

The child looks up at the beast that had followed him into this dark and dangerous place. His heart thuds wildly as he tries desperately to hold his breath. The beast is huge and covered in green scales. Its eyes were wide and beautiful gold and red color. The child begins to wander slowly towards a tree, hoping it will be enough cover. Monocorn follows close behind.

The child is almost to the tree when a strong gust of wind blows his way. The tree suddenly moves away from its roots and starts flying. The boy falls through the air. Monocorn is right behind him, and watches and protects him.

When he hits the ground, everything goes black. He will never know that he landed just in time between two wormholes on a piece of everlasting fabric covering the great mammoth’s belly. Just one inch in either direction he would have been flying through time and space. When he wakes up, he is on the dragon's back flying toward a cliff. He wants to cry but no sound comes through. His eyes open wide with amazement. Monocorn lands by a beautiful and magical waterfall. The water resembled all colors of the universe and was continuously changing like a musical melody. The child watched the magical waterfall with wonder. All of a sudden, he had the sensation that he was the waterfall watching the child on the dragon’s back. He shook his head in disbelief and he was the child again yet had a connection to the waterfall and all its elements. He felt the water, its temperature, its route, and the animals in the water. It was like he understood the water.

Monocorn flapped his wings and flew up the side of the mountain. He entered another dark cave. They can stay here to rest for a few minutes. The child grew as they were going through multiple dimensions and worlds. He has now become a young boy. The boy could see only dimly as the dragon lowered itself into the water. He also sees a creature with long purple hair floating by the water. Then his vision becomes completely clear again. The figure had a shape similar to a woman with additional attachments to her body that looked like octopus arms. She came toward the boy and said: "My name is Lirith. I have been watching you since before you were born. Come here," she says. She reaches out her hand for him. He grabs her fingers and climbs up onto her shoulder, clinging tightly as they move forward. Monocorn knew they needed Lirith to help them get through their travel journey. There were places they could only go if they had her with them.

Lirith was a unique individual. She could change colors and shapes to her liking. She had rare powers that brought illusions and happiness to any creature who was near her. Because of her abilities, she would never get hurt and she was well-liked everywhere. All of the worlds were open to her. Even the great white divine world up in the high sky is close to the end of the seventh reality universe. Not many creatures had the privilege to get into that place. It contained all knowledge and power and multiple challenges to get access to its doors.

Lirith placed her hands under the water and began moving them along the rocky path. Suddenly they stopped. They were in front of a bright light. Lirith pulled her strength and energy together and stepped toward the light. It was difficult to know if the child could make it through the portals. He was so young and fragile, yet with each step on their path he learned and grew. The three of them were able to walk right through. They continued walking on their journey. They passed great flying creatures and amazing landscapes on their way. Monocorn followed them in silence. His job was to observe for now. He knew the bay was comfortable with Lirith. Monocorn was watching out for any danger that could harm the boy.

After some time, the lights began to fade and Lirith continued toward a new path. This path is getting them closer to their final destination. A place the boy can call home. Monocorn followed them toward this new universe. They need to make it through the next portal. In this world, there are magical creatures. There are dragons and elves and goblins and gnomes and centaurs, even trolls. All of these beings live together peacefully for most of the time. Monocorn wanted the boy to grow up and live in a safe place.

He still does not know yet because he is too young, but the Monocorn already could sense and could feel all the great energy beaming from this young boy’s body. Monocorn decided to call the boy Bemon. It was time for him to have a proper name in this realm. As they walked past the animals, Bemon reached out and touched each of them gently. He did not know why he reached out; he felt the need to do something. It was a reaction. It felt like he was touching their feelings as he gave comfort to those who needed it most. All the snail-like creatures and the goblins were grateful to Bemon for giving them the support they needed. Bemon felt their feelings and their gratefulness inside him. Just like when he was flying by the waterfall with Monocorn. And that’s just what sign Monocorn knew he needed.

Lirith stopped suddenly and turned around. “This is your home now, Ondragon,” she said. “Now go on! Be happy in this realm. You deserve it. With a wave of her hand, Bemon disappears. Monocorn takes a deep breath and sighs heavily. He thanks Lirith for her time traveling with them. Lirith jumps up toward a big rock that has an opening going toward her homeland the magic Abontero.

Monocorn knew Bemon was his responsibility now, he would watch out for him, and teach him so one day he can be the leader of this realm and many other realms. If everything goes well. There is a long road ahead of them. Monocorn grew tired of the travels between all the universes and worlds today and had the desire to rest, but before he went to sleep, he remembers one thing he must tell Bemon “You are my little boy now”. I will teach you and take care of you. Bemon looked at Monocorn and touched him gently. He felt the love and protection radiating from the dragon. Bemon was not afraid anymore. He felt safe with Monocorn. Bemon falls asleep after their long journey to his new home.

Ondragon was a unique place. It was a mix of multiple creatures as well as multiple universes with many moons and suns blending. You could step the wrong way and fall between the worlds. It was important to learn how to safely move around. There was the great hall that connected all the mixture of worlds like how an atom has its molecules connected with binds. One wrong reaction and the connection gets disrupted. Luckily there was also a simpler way to travel by mind transportation. Much easier Monocorn thought well once you have learned it.

Bemon awoke to the sound of a voice calling him, but it didn’t come from above. Instead, the voice came from all around him. He opened his mouth to speak but no words left his lips. Why is this keep happening? - he thought. The voice continued to sing. It was not a sound he recognized. Bemon looked around in amazement, but he couldn’t find the source. Where were the lyrics? Were they coming from everywhere or just from inside his head? He closed his eyes and concentrated hard to hear them better. Suddenly the song became louder. “Don't worry, I’m here to take care of you”. The voice grew stronger and louder. “You need not worry. You're going to be okay."

Suddenly he heard a loud bang in his ears. He turned to look at where the noise came from, but he couldn’t see anything anymore. He shook his head trying to clear the ringing from his ears. The voice faded away into nothingness.

Bemon did not know yet but that was the beginning of his initiation and training for this realm. He grew while he was asleep. He also learned while he was asleep. As he woke up, he knew the language spoken there. He could not wait to start and practice his Ondragonian with Monocorn. To his amazement when he woke up, he knew everything about this realm, about the universe and beyond. He stood up and walked outside. Monocorn was waiting for him. They watched the purple sun rising and the quadruple moon moving toward the other end of the realm. He did not look like a big scary monster anymore. Bemon knew he could trust him as he could feel everything Monocorn was feeling just like how he felt what all the creatures needed when they were traveling to this realm. Even though it was just yesterday when he was left abandoned on Earth, time worked differently here.

Time here in Ondragon was a continuum of past, present, and future with connections throughout many realms and realities. From here he could go to any time and space with the appropriate training and travel pattern. Bemon was learning very fast, he was absorbing everything around him. He was like a sponge soaking up water. Monocorn was very happy that Bemon was doing so well. Soon they can start their training for all the realms and the mastery of tools. Bemon will need to help creatures all over this and many other universes. He will need to spend a lot of time and have the patience to teach him all he knows. They will soon start a journey to experience many worlds with their beauty and dangers. Soon Monocorn can also tell Bemon the story of his birth and why he was abandoned.

Monocorn remembered his training. He will need to wait. There is only so much Bemon can absorb and learn. They will need time to start the training to unlock the key that represents the seven universes with the past, present, and future. Bemon will be the one, the only one who can save them all. Monocorn took a deep breath. He needs to be patient with his new son. Give him time to learn. Tomorrow they will begin their training toward the first challenge within the first realm in Canderonian. Until then he will just let Bemon explore Ondragon.