Leo was coming back from Atlantis, holding the Starblade in his hand. He wanted to show it to Mia and the Village elder.
But as he approached the village, he felt a sense of dread. He saw smoke rising from the thatched roofs, and heard screams and roars. He smelled blood and fire. He realized that something terrible had happened.
He ran towards the village gate, hoping that Mia was safe. He saw that the wooden fence had been torn apart, and that the fields were trampled and burned. He saw bodies of villagers and animals lying on the ground, some still twitching. He saw claw marks and bite marks on the walls and doors. He saw flames and ashes everywhere.
He knew that only one thing could cause such destruction: dragons.
He had heard stories of dragons from the elder, who had raised him since he was a baby. He had never known his parents. The elder had told him that dragons were rare and elusive, living in the mountains and caves, away from humans. He had told him that dragons were majestic and wise, not cruel and savage.
But he also knew that dragons could be controlled by magic. He had heard rumors of a dark mage who was roaming the land, seeking power and revenge. He had heard that the mage had a grudge against their village, because they had refused to join his army or pay him tribute. He had heard that the mage had sworn to destroy them all.
He wondered if the mage had finally found them, and unleashed his dragons on them.
He felt anger and fear rise in his chest. He clenched his fists and drew his sword. He decided to fight his way to Mia's home, and find her. He hoped that she was still alive.
He entered the village, dodging fireballs and dragon tails. He slashed at any dragon that came near him, aiming for their eyes and throats. He saw other villagers fighting back too, using spears, axes, bows, and knives. He saw some of them fall, but he also saw some of them succeed in killing or wounding a dragon.
He made his way home, which was near the center of the village. He saw that it was still standing, but it was badly damaged. The roof was gone, and the walls were cracked. He saw bloodstains on the floor and furniture.
He called out for Mia and the Village Elder, hoping that they would answer.
He heard a weak voice from under a pile of rubble.
"Leo? Is that you?"
He recognized it as Mia's voice.
He ran towards the rubble, and lifted it with his strength. He saw Mia lying there, covered in dust and blood. She had a deep gash on her leg, and bruises on her face. She looked pale and tired.
But she was alive.
He felt a surge of relief and joy.
He hugged her gently, careful not to hurt her more.
"Mia! Thank God you're alive!"
Mia hugged him back, tears in her eyes.
"Leo! I love you too! I'm so glad you're here! I thought I would never see you again!"
They held each other for a moment, feeling each other's warmth and heartbeat.
They looked around them, and saw the chaos and carnage.
They felt sadness and anger.
They asked each other what had happened.
Mia told him that the dragons had attacked without warning, while most of the villagers were working in the fields or at home. She said that they had breathed fire and clawed at everything in their path. She said that some of them had riders on their backs, wearing black cloaks and masks. She said that they were the mage's followers, who directed the dragons with their commands.
She said that she had tried to escape with the village elder, but they had been separated by a wall of fire. She said that she had hidden under a table, but a dragon had found her anyway. She said that it had bitten her leg, but she had stabbed it in the eye with a knife. She said that it had let go of her leg, but it had collapsed on top of her, trapping her under its weight.
She said that she didn't know how long she had been there, until Leo came.
Leo listened to her story with horror and grief.
He felt proud of Mia, who had fought bravely against a dragon.
He felt grateful for himself, who had arrived just in time to save her.
He vowed to stop the mage and his dragons, find the elder, and save his village.
He said to Mia, "Don't worry, Mia. I'm here now. I won't let them hurt you anymore. I'll get you out of here, and find a safe place for you. Then I'll go after the mage, and make him pay for what he's done. I'll avenge our village. I'll end this madness."
Mia looked at him with admiration and concern.
She said to Leo, "Thank you, Leo. You're the best boyfriend ever. But please, be careful. The mage is very powerful and dangerous. He has many dragons and followers. He won't be easy to defeat."
Leo nodded, and smiled.
He said to Mia, "I know. But I'm not afraid. I have something he doesn't have: The Starblade. Its the Sunblade and the Moonblade combined!"
He kissed her forehead, and lifted her in his arms.
He carried her out of the home, and looked for a way out of the village.
He saw that the battle was still raging on, but he also saw that the villagers were gaining some ground.
He saw that some of the dragons had fled or fallen, and that some of the followers had been captured or killed.
Leo needed to find the Village Elder, and ask him how to stop the mage.
Leo ran through the forest, carrying Mia in his arms. He was looking for a safe place to hide her, and to treat her wound. He knew that the village was no longer safe, and that the dragons could return at any moment.
He remembered that there was a cave nearby, where the village elder, also known as Master Zane, used to meditate and pray. He hoped that the elder was still alive, and that he could help them.
He reached the cave, and saw that the entrance was hidden by some bushes. He pushed them aside, and entered the cave. He saw that it was dark and damp, but also spacious and quiet. He saw some candles and incense burning on a stone altar, and some books and scrolls lying on a wooden table. He saw the village elder sitting on a mat, his eyes closed and his hands clasped.
He recognized him as the village elder, the oldest and wisest man in the village. He had raised Leo since he was a baby. He had taught him everything he knew, from reading and writing, to hunting and fighting. He had also taught him about the legends and lore of their land, including the stories of dragons.
He called out to him, hoping that he would hear him.
"Master Zane! Master Zane! It's me, Leo! I need your help!"
Master Zane opened his eyes, and looked at Leo with surprise and joy.
"Leo! My boy! You're alive! Thank God!"
He got up from his mat, and walked towards Leo.
He saw Mia in his arms, and looked at her with concern.
"Mia! What happened to her? Is she alright?"
Leo said to Master Zane, "She's alive, but she's hurt. A dragon bit her leg, but she managed to stab it in the eye. She's bleeding a lot, and she's in pain. Can you help her?"
Master Zane nodded, and said to Leo, "Of course I can. Bring her here, quickly."
He led Leo to a corner of the cave, where there was a bed of straw and some blankets. He told Leo to lay Mia down on the bed, and to cover her with a blanket.
He then went to his table, and took some herbs and bandages from a chest. He returned to Mia's side, and began to clean and dress her wound.
He said to Mia, "Don't worry, my dear. You'll be fine. You're a strong and brave girl. You've done well."
Mia smiled weakly at Master Zane, and said to him, "Thank you, Master Zane. You're very kind."
She then looked at Leo, and said to him, "Thank you too, Leo. You're the best boyfriend ever."
She reached out her hand, and held Leo's hand.
Leo smiled back at Mia, and said to her, "You're welcome, Mia. You're the best girlfriend ever."
He kissed her hand, and held it tightly.
They looked into each other's eyes, and felt a surge of love.
Master Zane smiled at them too, and felt a surge of pride.
He finished treating Mia's wound, and said to them,
"There you go. You'll be alright now. Just rest for a while."
He then said to Leo,
"Leo, I need to talk to you about something important."
Leo looked at Master Zane with curiosity and concern.
He said to him,
"What is it, Master Zane?"
Master Zane said to Leo,
"It's about the dragons."
Leo felt a chill run down his spine.
He said to Master Zane,
"What about them?"
Master Zane said to Leo,
"Do you know why they attacked our village?"
Leo shook his head.
He said to Master Zane,
"No. I don't know. I thought they were peaceful creatures who lived far away from us."
Master Zane sighed.
He said to Leo,
"They were peaceful creatures once. But not anymore. They have been corrupted by an evil force."
Leo asked Master Zane,
"What evil force?"
Master Zane said to Leo,
"The Dragon's Eye."
Leo frowned.
He said to the village elder,
"The Dragon's Eye? What's that?"
The village elder said to Leo,
"It's an ancient artifact of great power and mystery. It was once a sacred relic of the dragonkin."
Leo asked the village elder,
"The dragonkin? Who are they?"
The village elder said to Leo,
"They are a race of humanoid dragons who lived in harmony with humans long ago. They were wise and noble beings who shared their knowledge and magic with us. They were our friends and allies."
Leo asked the village elder,
"What happened to them?"
The village elder said to Leo,
"A war broke out between them."
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