His feeling was confirmed when he began his journey there

　　for monsters stronger than he`d ever faced were everywhere

　　the closer that the hero came to that enormous hill

　　the stronger were the monsters, but the stronger was his will

　　From the mountainside he looked toward the cloudy sky

　　so excited by his fate, he felt like he could fly

　　he ran toward the summit with a smile upon his face

　　no monster he encountered stood a chance to slow his pace

　　He worried as he passed through clouds and neared the mountain`s peak

　　that if there were a dragon there, it might be old or weak

　　but when the hero came to see the mountain`s icy top

　　he heard a mighty roar that seemed to make the whole world stop

　　It sounded more like thunder than the voice of any beast

　　and felt like an eternity before its echoes ceased

　　then he noticed, so far up that it was hard to see

　　the ruler of the skies announced itself in majesty

　　High above the mountain top he saw its fearsome wings

　　soaring through the sky as if it ruled all living things

　　a dragon so immense in size that he could only stare

　　and now it was his time to make a legend, then and there

　　He gathered up the confidence of all his years at war

　　envisioning the glory of the song which he fought for

　　only for a moment did the hero hesitate

　　he wouldn`t run from any dragon, no matter how great

　　The hero took his sword of fire in hand as he declared

　　challenging the dragon like no knight had ever dared

　　"dragon, do you rule this land of monsters from the sky

　　if you don`t surrender, then by my hand you shall die"

　　The dragon couldn`t disregard the challenge of a knight

　　and flew toward the mountain where the hero made to fight

　　"little human, why have I become your enemy

　　leave before I lose my patience, kindly leave me be"

　　When the dragon landed, the entire mountain shook

　　it gave the knight a terrible and condescending look

　　its massive form appeared to be unthreatened by his words

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　　"Evil dragon, it is on behalf of my empire

　　that I come to rid the world of your unruly fire

　　leave this place or die, but know that I`m the chosen one

　　I will be the greatest hero when our fight is done"

　　Without hesitation he called forth his fiery sword

　　and reaffirmed his challenge to the mountains` mighty lord

　　the dragon took a breath and then he filled the sky with fire

　　"if you wish to walk in hell, you`ll get what you desire"

　　The dragon sent a blazing breath of flames toward his foe

　　but the hero`s magic was enough to stand the blow

　　the dragon was surprised by how the brave young hero fought

　　it seemed that he was stronger than the mighty dragon thought

　　"That is not a mortal`s strength, you`re blessed with sacred fire

　　but I cannot imagine how that blessing could transpire

　　do not squander so divine a blessing in this way

　　leave this place now, you`d be wise to heed the words I say"

　　"Are you not the one who rules the monsters in these hills

　　responsible for everyone that every monster kills

　　on behalf of all mankind, I`m here to end your reign

　　any beast that keeps this land from us will die in pain"

　　Filled with righteous passion, the young hero swung his blade

　　but where it struck the dragon not the smallest wound was made

　　it seemed to be impossible, but then the dragon sighed

　　and with the flick of just one claw, the mountain opened wide

　　Rocks and rubble flew and soon the hero couldn`t see

　　but he held on til the dust at settled finally

　　a canyon had appeared beside the summit where they fought

　　the dragon seemed aloof despite the chaos it had wrought

　　"I have ruled these lands for many eras in this way

　　my kind has kept the chaos of your mortal wars at bay"

　　the dragon flapped its wings and filled the sky with storms and gales

　　the hero tried again, but couldn`t pierce the dragon`s scales

　　"Little human, do you know the powers you`d release

　　killing me would make a man the enemy of peace

　　these hills protect the demons to the north from human foes

　　just as they protect your kind from terrors no one knows"

　　The dragon`s words were lost upon the hero as they fought

　　glory was the only answer this young hero sought

　　the dragon was the strongest of the hero`s enemies

　　but still the hero knew that victory was his to seize

　　"Human child, I clearly see the powers that you hold

　　powers that were wielded by the warriors of old

　　maybe some old spirit gave you magic on a whim

　　but while you`ve tasted water, you have yet to learn to swim"

　　The hero kept attacking but the dragon only sighed

　　the dragon barely blinked with every blow that he defied

　　the hero pushed himself to overcome the dragon`s strength

　　to land even a single blow he`d go to any length

　　The dragon stood before him with an air of sad contempt

　　waiting for the end of this heroic last attempt

　　the hero lost his mind and bet his life on one attack

　　and finally the dragon had to take a small step back

　　All the hero saw was blinding light that filled the skies

　　the magic he had summoned took the dragon by surprise

　　two great swords of ice and fire against the dragon`s claws

　　filled with pure devotion to the hero`s righteous cause

　　It felt just like a lightning bolt had swallowed up the fight

　　even from the capital some noticed a strange light

　　the blinded hero wondered if the dragon was yet gone

　　and if he`d reached the end of the long quest which he was on

　　Drained of all his energy, the man fell to the ground

　　the dragon had been injured and he made a troubled sound

　　for he was truly shaken by the hero`s final stand

　　he`d finally been injured by a lowly mortal`s hand

　　The dragon raised his claw to see a single nail was cut

　　then looked upon the mortal one whose eyes were almost shut

　　he groaned and looked around at where he`d lived in solitude

　　and wondered why he`d spent so long in someone else`s feud

　　"Many generations of my kind have guarded here

　　but the end of this arrangement has become too clear

　　maybe it is for the best that humans meet their fate

　　if humans want a war, then they`ll no longer have to wait"