I don't only do stories for wins on our team's part. Finished a round 4 match today and a couple midterms this week, so here is one of the long overdue ones haha.
Into the Forest of Tranquility, Newbie thought, as he descended from the skies on his favourite Sky Dragon and prepared to dismount. As he took off his saddles, Newbie pulled out a treat from his pockets and stuffed it into the mouth of his own personal Sky Dragon, Serenity. "Don't let the others see," whispered Newbie. He'd been through thick and thin with Serenity, and this was another battle he expected to win with her. As Newbie's other Dragons and Wyrms landed, he trekked on the forest path and arrived in front of Life's vine maze. The entire Life encampment is located in the middle of a maze protected by enchanted magical vines, with the ability to withstand the wildest Thunderstorm and fiercest Firestorm. As Newbie prepared to enter the maze, he heard a familiar voice cry out, "Not so fast!"
Standing behind him was entropystarrover, Newbie's first opponent this War. "We meet again, m'lady. Are you here to stop me?" "I know your strength, but I will take one for the team again if I have to," Rov answered calmly, as a forest elemental would. Always so peaceful amid dire circumstances, these elemental, Newbie thought. And with that, Newbie commanded his cohort of Dragons forward. Rov was a deft elemental, almost managing to match the speed of the swift creatures of Air. However, she struggled to dodge the incessant attacks from the Dragons and Wyrms, only managing to cast a Heal here and there when she had to chance to. She'd be ripped apart if she stopped even for a moment longer to focus her energy. Sensing victory, the Dragons and Wyrms attacked more relentlessly, but one swift sidestep from Rov gave her the opportunity to summon a Gravity Shield. All of a sudden, the Dragons were repelled, giving Rov breathing room to call upon some Otyughs to Devour the unaffected Wyrms. Knowing the tide of battle has turned, Newbie knew he cannot stand around and let his minions do all the work. He drew his Owl's Eye and began to Snipe away at the Otyughs. However, he had no more offence after his trusty Wyrms had died. With reluctance and a heavy heart, Newbie shot at his own Dragons in hopes of draining them of some blood, which would perhaps let them bypass the Gravity Shield. He'd done the same to each Dragon but Serenity, and it was working! However, more Otuyghs came and devoured them as well. Rov seemed to be at her last leg at this point, gasping; one more strike and she would go down. "Do it, Master! I'll take a sacrifice for the greater good" Serenity beckoned. No...I won't. I'll finish Rov off myself, Newbie decided. As he leaped to strike the finishing blow at Rov, suddenly she pulled out a Pulverizer from her back and parried the blow! The force of it send Newbie flying even though his Owl's Eye took the brunt of damage. As Newbie collapsed against a tree, his Owl's Eye shattered and crumbled in his hands. "Go." Rov commanded, and an Emerald Dragon surged forward. Serenity dove in front of Newbie before the Dragon laid a hand on him, and Newbie closed his eyes as blood spattered against his face. It was Serenity's. "NOOOOO," Newbie cried. With that, Newbie threw down a Fog bomb and retreated with Serenity. Both of them were hurt, but Newbie would salvage Serenity's life and leave his dignity behind any day. They'd live to fight another day.
