Morning sunlight painted the skies above 

Dragon village with strokes of gold and 

crimson.the scent of dew-covered grass filled 

the air, and a calm wind carried the distant 

sound of hooves on packed dirt.today was no

ordinary day.

Today , team from dragon village would depart

for The Great Battle Arena.

Rael,a former student of master Tenzin and 

now a soilder in the Aetherion kingdom, waited 

near the village gate beside a sturdy 

horse-drawn carriage.his uniform gleamed in 

the morning light,and a proud dragon village 

emblem was stitched on his shoulder.

Inside the village, excitement and emotions 

swelled.every villagers-young and old -had

gathered near the central path.the air was 

thick and pride, nerves, and anticipation.

Raikuro steeped forward first, dressed in his full 

black attire,mask on, sword strapped across 

his back.kaeli followed,icy wind trailing behind 

her faintly as her breath shimmered with focus.

Garrin carried his giant blade, the ground 

seeming to respond with each step.Lior has her 

healer's satchel secured tightly,her eyes warm

yet ready.

Than came Master Tenzin, stepping forward 

with calm authority.

He had just returned the night before from 

Aetherion after successfully registering their 

team for the tournament.

"I've completed our registration,"he announced.

"and now I return not just as your teacher - but

as your coach.I'll be with you all for every battle.

we go as one."

Rael gave a short nod."I'll serve as escort.the 

capital roads are safe,but this is official 

transport - we must follow protocol."

The villagers steeped forward, surrounding the 

team.

Old woman offered garlands made of forest 

lilies.children waved little cloth flags painted 

with dragons.a few of the village elders 

brought out a cearfully wrapped cloth:a

handmade banner bearing the emblem of 

Dragon village - a rising dragon etched in gold.

Raikuro bowed as the banner was tied to the top

of the carriage.

"I promise,"he said, turning to the villagers, his 

voice steady."we'll return victorious, for our 

village, for our future."

Tears glistened in the villagers eyes.

Than, someone began to sing - a soft voice 

cracking slightly with emotion.others joined in,

the melody rising like a prayer,a blessing for 

their warriors.

*Farewell Song Of The Dragon Village.

(Lyrics)

            Oh brave ones who walk the path unknown,

            with dragon's fire and hearts full-grown,

            The wind may howl,the storms may rise,

            But you are the stars in village skies.

           May your steps be strong, like the mountains wide,

           May the fire in your hearts never die nor hide,

           With the dragon's roar behind your name,

           May you rise in glory,not fall in shame.

          May strength be yours when trials come near,

         And courage silence every fear,

         Return with honour, sword,and flame,

         And bring our Village hope and name.

As the final note lingered in the morning air,

Master Tenzin steeped into the carriage beside 

Rael.the team boarded next, waving one last 

time to the crowd.

With creaking wheels and clattering hooves, the 

carriage rolled forward.

Children ran beside it for a short while before 

slowing to a stop.waving with all their might.

From atop a hill,the statue of the great Dragon 

loomed in silent watch.as if giving it's own 

blessing to the worriors headed into legend.

The journey had begun.

          To be continue.......